GAME OF WEEK (NFL) AAA's 10* TOTAL OF THE WEEK!
(NFL) Minnesota vs. Chicago,
Total: 39.50 | -102.00 Under
Result: Loss
This is a 10* TOTAL OF THE WEEK on the OVER between the Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Bears.

We don't subscribe to any single handicapping methodology, but instead feel that being flexible with ones approach is the best way to secure profits over the longterm. Sometimes we keep it simple, while other times we'll take into account numerous different factors, like motivation, scheduling and significant injuries. Recognizing classic "spot bets" is something we always do as well, IE: the "look ahead" spot, the "let down" spot and the "trap" game. One set of criteria which we always use when making our decisions are Against The Spread (ATS) statistics.

The Vikes are coming off a poor 14-7 loss to the Lions, while the Bears are coming off a 38-14 setback in Green Bay. It would be easy to pull the trigger on the "under" in this one. Why not? Minnesota QB Sam Bradford is questionable and if he does play, how effective will he be (rookie RB Dalvin Cook is also out with injury)? Things are going so well in Chicago, that it's scrapped starting QB Mike Glennon and moved onto rookie Mitch Trubisky. And so far the strength of each team has been on the defensive side of the ball to this point of the season.

But the NFL is anything but predictable and we think these offenses will have their opportunities on the national stage. Note that Minnesota has seen the total go OVER the number in three of its last four games when the total in the contest is set between 35.5 and 42 points, while Chicago has seen the total go OVER the number in five of its last eight off a loss against a division rival. This number is just a little low, play the OVER.

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