Oakland Raiders versus Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills enter the game 3-0 at home and 4-2 overall this season. Oakland comes into play coming off a win and are 3-4 on the season. The Raiders won the meeting between the two teams last December as a home favorite. A 2.5 point home favorite, the Bills are at -3.91 and average on the Team Strength Oscillator, while the Raiders are slightly higher at -3.09. The teams are even in terms of the Power Ranking Indicator. Given the Bills record at home and favorite status, I lean towards the Bills in a tight game.
Los Angeles Chargers versus New England Patriots
After starting off 0-4, the Chargers have won their last three. They head into New England against a Patriots team that is finding its stride. A 7.5 point favorite, the Patriots hold a decided advantage of in terms of both the Power Ranking Indicator and the Team Strength Oscillator. The defending Super Bowl champions won the last meeting between the teams as a road favorite in 2014. I expect a relatively easy win for the Patriots.
Chicago Bears versus
The Saints are one of the hottest teams in the NFL having won their last four games. At 4-2, they are a 9 point favorite over the 3-4 Bears. New Orleans won the last two meetings as a road favorite and hold a large advantage in terms of the Power Ranking Indicator, +23 to +5. They also have a “burning hot” status on the Team Strength Oscillator, while the Bears are “ice cold up” at -5.09. Another advantage for the Saints is that they are tied for second in Team Volatility. They are winning most of the team as a favorite and losing as an underdog. A large favorite in this game, I expect a big win for the Saints in this one.
Houston Texans versus Seattle Seahawks
After a sluggish 1-2 start, the Seahwaks are riding a three-game winning streak. The come in as a 5.5 point favorite against the 3-3 Texans, who are battling in the tight AFC South. Not a surprise, the Seahawks are “burning hot” in terms of the Strength Oscillator and +19 and climbing on the Power Ranking Indicator. In addition, they are fourth in Team Volatility. The Texans are “ice cold down” on the Strength Oscillator and are 12 points less on the Power Ranking Indicator. Seattle should win this game and likely cover the spread in the process.
Dallas Cowboys versus Washington Redskins
Dallas enters Washington coming off a blowout win against the 49ers, while the Redskins suffered a 34-24 loss to the Eagles. Both teams are 2.5 games behind the Eagles in the NFC East and need a win. The Cowboys are a 2.5 point road favorite and won both meetings between the teams last season. While the Redskins hold edges in both the Power Ranking Indicator and Strength Oscillator, the Cowboys have the Redskins number lately. Dallas is the favorite on the road and I think they will continue their head-to-head edge over Washington.
Denver Broncos versus Kansas City Chiefs
Both teams enter play having lost two straight. The Chiefs are more than a touchdown favorite and won both games between the teams last season. Despite the recent losses, the Chiefs still hold a +30 to +18 advantage in the Power Ranking Indicator. They also are +10.43 on the Team Strength Oscillator compared to +6.07 for the Broncos. Another thing in the Chiefs favor is that they are 8th in Team Volatility. The Broncos have a difficult time scoring and while the defense should keep them in the game for a while, the Chiefs should win this one going away.
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