Week 9 NFL Football Betting Power Rankings-Ratings

Week 9 NFL Football Betting Power Rankings-Ratings Courtesy of Alex Smart, An Award-Winning Professional Football Handicapper Featured on Touthouse.com. If you are Betting on NFL Football in Week 9, Be Sure to Buy Alex’s Expert NFL Picks

1: Tennessee Titans (7-0 ATS, 7-0 SU) (LW: 1) If the world didn’t believe in the Tennessee Titans before Monday night, they sure do now. The Titans used a massive 2nd half effort to knock off the Colts 31-21 and cover their seventh game without a blemish this season. They should get tested this weekend against a Green Bay team that is 11-3-1 ATS in their L/15 road games.
Next Up: Home vs. Packers (-5)

2: New York Giants (5-2 ATS, 6-1 SU) (LW: 5) The defending champs played the part in Pittsburgh, upsetting the Steelers 21-14 behind a relentless defensive effort and timely special teams play. They’re still in the midst of a brutal stretch of games which sees them take on Dallas next.
Next Up: Home vs. Cowboys (-9)

3: Arizona Cardinals (5-2 ATS, 4-3 SU) (LW: 4) For the first time in three East Coast trips this season, the Cards came out with a betting victory, but they’re still 0-3 SU after losing 27-23 in Carolina. It’s not quite a trip all the way east next week, but they pay a visit to the suddenly frisky Rams in their Week 9 betting affair.
Next Up: Away @ Rams (-3)

4: Baltimore Ravens (5-2 ATS, 4-3 SU) (LW: 8 ) The Ravens continued their impressive early-season play by destroying Oakland 29-10. They’re about set to embark on a three-game road trip, but their first stop is in Cleveland, the team with the 30th ranked offense in the NFL.
Next Up: Away @ Browns (+1)

5: Philadelphia Eagles (5-2 ATS, 4-3 SU) (LW: 7) By all rights, the Falcons should’ve easily covered the spread against the Eagles on Sunday afternoon, but wins are wins, and Eagles bettors have had plenty of them this year. They’re 8-1 ATS in their L/9 road games and head all the way to Qwest Field next weekend.
Next Up: Away @ Seahawks (-7)

6: Cleveland Browns (5-2 ATS, 3-4 SU) (LW: 11) Surprise, surprise! The Browns have been on fire since their bye week, covering three straight games as underdogs of at least a touchdown. They’re back to AFC North play next week when they take on Baltimore, a team which already beat them 28-10 earlier this season.
Next Up: Home vs. Ravens (-1)

7: Atlanta Falcons (4-3 ATS, 4-3 SU) (LW: 2) Atlanta gave it their best effort in Philadelphia, and had they had an extra timeout in their pocket, the final score would’ve likely been at worst 20-14. It was a harsh beat for Falcons bettors which took the 9.5-points. They’re just 1-3 ATS on the road this year, and head to the West Coast this weekend.
Next Up: Away @ Raiders (-3)

8: Chicago Bears (4-2-1 ATS, 4-3 SU) (LW: 9) HC Lovie Smith has to be worried about his defense during the bye week, which has allowed 20+ points to five of their L/6 opponents. The good news it that one opponent that didn’t reach 20 also happens to be the same team that is on the slate this week.
Next Up: Home vs. Lions (-13)

9: Buffalo Bills (4-3 ATS, 5-2 SU) (LW: 3) Buffalo fell back into a tie for first place in the AFC East by losing in Miami 25-16. Save a 38-17 victory against the Fins at the end of last season, the Bills have only averaged 12.7 ppg in their L/6 in division.
Next Up: Home vs. Jets (-5.5)

10: Washington Redskins (5-3 ATS, 6-2 SU) (LW: 13) The Skins escaped with an ATS victory over the Lions by the skin of their teeth. QB Jason Campbell still has yet to throw an interception this season, but that’s going to be tested next week against a Steelers team which has picked off six passes this year and is notorious for forcing mistakes by the opposing QB.
Next Up: Home vs. Steelers (-2.5)

11: New Orleans Saints (5-3 ATS, 4-4 SU) (LW: 14) It was a good news/bad news week for the Saints. They pulled the mild upset of the Chargers on the other side of the pond, but are likely to lose three starters at some point due to the steroid scandal of last week.
Next Up: Bye

12: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-3 ATS, 5-3 SU) (LW: 6) Tampa Bay was a victim of some questionable officiating and a tight betting line against the Cowboys over the weekend. They lost 13-9 in a typical Bucs slobber knocker, but get the great news of taking on the pathetic Chiefs next week before their bye.
Next Up: Away @ Chiefs (-9)

13: Miami Dolphins (4-3 ATS, 3-4 SU) (LW: 16) QB Chad Pennington classified their game against Buffalo as a “must win,” and they responded by beating the Bills 25-16. They can make a real case for being a playoff-caliber club next week if they find a way to win in the Rockies.
Next Up: Away @ Broncos (+3.5)

14: Green Bay Packers (4-3 ATS, 4-3 SU) (LW: 12) The Pack were 0-3-1 ATS and 1-3 SU against the AFC South since the division was formed heading into their game with the Colts two weeks ago, but they snapped that by pounding Indy 34-14. They’ve got another shot at the South next week when they take on the Titans.
Next Up: Away @ Titans (+5)

15: Carolina Panthers (4-3-1 ATS, 6-2 SU) (LW: 10) Carolina bettors might be whining about another narrow defeat, but it won’t concern QB Jake Delhomme and the Panthers, who are now a full game in front of the field in the NFC South. After their bye week, they could expand that lead, as there are games with Oakland, Detroit, and Atlanta on the horizon.
Next Up: Bye

16: St. Louis Rams (3-4 ATS, 2-5 SU) (LW: 21) Rams bettors are now a perfect 3-0 under Jim Haslett. They lost 23-16 in Gillette Stadium, but were really never threatened to lose against the 9-point spread. If they’ve got a chance of making the playoffs, this next game hosting Arizona is a must-win.
Next Up: Home vs. Cardinals (+3)

17: Oakland Raiders (3-4 ATS, 2-5 SU) (LW: 15) Oakland’s offense never really stood a chance against the best defense in the NFL, as they only managed 234 net yards against the Ravens in their 29-10 defeat. They’ve lost their L/2 meetings against AFC South opponents by the combined score of 69-13, so it could be more bad news on the horizon when the silver and black host Atlanta.
Next Up: Home vs. Falcons (+3)

18: Pittsburgh Steelers (3-4 ATS, 5-2 SU) (LW: 17) A horrible snap on a punt in the 4th quarter cost the Steelers nine points between the safety and the touchdown on the ensuing drive to hand them a 21-14 defeat to the defending champions. They’ve now failed to cover four straight games against the NFC East and travel to Washington next week.
Next Up: Away @ Redskins (+2.5)

19: New England Patriots (3-4 ATS, 5-2 SU) (LW: 19) It was touch and go for the Patriots, but they moved into a tie for first place in the AFC East with their 23-16 victory over the Rams. They failed to cover for the second time in three weeks though, and have a huge battle with Indianapolis next week.
Next Up: Away @ Colts (+5)

20: Dallas Cowboys (3-5 ATS, 5-3 SU) (LW: 24) Oddsmakers clearly over-adjusted for the absence of Tony Romo when the Boys battled with the Bucs. They were only 1-point favorites and covered with their 13-9 victory. They’re just 2-6-1 ATS over their L/9 against next week’s opponent, the Giants.
Next Up: Away @ Giants (+9)

21: Indianapolis Colts (3-4 ATS, 3-4 SU) (LW: 18) Is the run of domination for the Colts over in the AFC South? It’s sure an uphill climb from here, as their loss to Tennessee dropped Indy four games behind the division leader. They are in serious danger of losing their third straight when the Pats visit Lucas Oil Stadium this weekend.
Next Up: Home vs. Patriots (-5)

22: Seattle Seahawks (3-4 ATS, 2-5 SU) (LW: 26) For the second straight week, Seattle bettors picked up a victory. Even though they got reamed by the Giants earlier this season, the fact that they’ve got another NFC East opponent next week could be lead to a third straight cover. They’re 5-2 ATS in their L/7 meetings against the East.
Next Up: Home vs. Eagles (+7)

23: New York Jets (3-4 ATS, 4-3 SU) (LW: 20) The Jets almost embarrassed themselves by losing outright to the Chiefs, but salvaged a 28-24 victory when Brett Favre hooked up with Laveranues Coles with 1:00 to go for the game-winning touchdown. They’re now 0-3 ATS against the AFC West, but are an encouraging 3-1 ATS against the rest of the NFL.
Next Up: Away @ Bills (+5.5)

24: Kansas City Chiefs (3-4 ATS, 1-6 SU) (LW: 28) Kansas City was handed a gift from Brett Favre in the form of a 91-yard INT return for a touchdown to give them a 3-point lead late in the 4th quarter. But Favre giveth and Favre taketh away, as he threw the game-winning touchdown with 1:00 to go. They had no trouble sticking within the number last week, but could struggle next week against the Bucs, a team they haven’t covered against since 1993.
Next Up: Home vs. Buccaneers (+9)

25: San Diego Chargers (3-4-1 ATS, 3-5 SU) (LW: 22) The Chargers are in need of a gut check in a hurry. After getting beaten 37-32 against the Saints in London, they are now 0-3 SU and ATS on long road trips. None of their remaining road endeavors are exactly short trips, and they’re going to have to use their bye week to get things together if they’re going to make the playoffs.
Next Up: Bye

26: Houston Texans (2-5 ATS, 3-4 SU) (LW: 30) If not for a total meltdown against Indianapolis, the Texans would be 4-3, in second place in the AFC South, and tied for a Wild Card spot. Football bettors shouldn’t be overly impressed with wins over Miami, Detroit, and Cincinnati, but if they can win in Minnesota next week, the Texans may be worth taking note of.
Next Up: Away @ Vikings (+4.5)

27: Jacksonville Jaguars (2-5 ATS, 3-4 SU) (LW: 23) Those distinct boos that you’re hearing from the south are coming from Jacksonville. The Jags are just 3-4 and are well outside of the playoffs right now. The only thing to look forward to is a game in Cincinnati next week. They’re 3-0-1 ATS and 4-0 SU in their L/4 against the Bengals.
Next Up: Away @ Bengals (-7.5)

28: Denver Broncos (1-5-1 ATS, 4-3 SU) (LW: 27) There’s only one team left in the NFL with only one victory against the spread, and they reside in Denver. They’ll look to snap the dastardly losing streak that dates back to the opening Monday night of the season when the Fins come to town next week.
Next Up: Home vs. Dolphins (-3.5)

29: San Francisco 49ers (2-6 ATS, 2-6 SU) (LW: 25) HC Mike Nolan didn’t know he was getting a Christmas gift in disguise last week when he got fired before the Niners took on the Seahawks. At least he didn’t have to watch San Fran get trounced 34-13 as 5-point favorites, the fifth straight game which resulted in a loss for Niners bettors.
Next Up: Bye

30: Detroit Lions (2-5 ATS, 0-7 SU) (LW: 29) Just when Lions bettors thought they had their third straight cover, they snapped defeat from the jaws of victory by giving up a game-covering field goal with 2:00 left to lose 25-17 to the Skins. They’ll try to get the goose-egg out of the win column next week against Chicago, a team they are just 2-5 SU against in their L/7.
Next Up: Away @ Bears (+13)

31: Minnesota Vikings (2-5 ATS, 3-4 SU) (LW: 31) Minnesota has already failed to cover the spread against the Titans and Colts this year, and will have a chance to add the Texans for the AFC South trifecta this weekend.
Next Up: Home vs. Texans (-4.5)

32: Cincinnati Bengals (2-6 ATS, 0-8 SU) (LW: 32) In a season of complete and utter despair, at least the Bengals have a really nice draft pick to look forward to. They were crushed by the Texas 35-6 on Sunday afternoon, marking the third straight disappointment for Bengals bettors. More good news… after Jacksonville comes to town, Cincinnati has a bye week.
Next Up: Home vs. Jaguars (+7.5)