With the regular season drawing to a close, the Saturday games begin. Football on Thursdays Sundays and Saturdays? ‘Tis the season to be jolly. As always, trends are provided by everyedge.com.

Saturday, December 16, 2006

Dallas Cowboys at Atlanta Falcons – Georgia Stadium (Artificial)

The Cowboys were being anointed as odds-on favorites to take the NFC championship, but were given a swift kick between the legs last week by the New Orleans Saints.

Line: Dallas -3½ (Opening: Dallas -3)

Over/Under: 43½ (Opening: 43)

Records: Dallas 8-5 (7-5-1 ATS), Atlanta 7-6 (7-6 ATS)

Game Time: 8pm EST

Key Points: Dallas LB Oliver Hoyte is having trouble with his knee and is listed as questionable.

The Falcons have a trio of notable players who have a 50 percent chance of playing.

RBs Warrick Dunn (calf) and rookie Jerious Norwood (knee) as well as CB Jason Webster (groin) are listed as questionable.

WR Ashley Lelie is probable but has a thigh injury, ditto for LBs Keith Brooking and Ed Hartwell and CB DeAngelo Hall who all have knee injuries.

The Cowboys are 2-8 ATS in their last road game of the season, since 1996.

Dallas is 4-9 ATS before a matchup with Philadelphia.

The Cowboys are 8-2 ATS before an appearance on Monday night.

Dallas is 4-14-1 ATS as a road favorite.

Atlanta is 2-9 ATS after a SU/ATS win vs. an opponent with a .500 or better record.

The Falcons are 5-10 ATS in the first of back-to-back home games.

Atlanta is 3-10 ATS as a home underdog.

WinnerOnline Opinion: Tony Romo and the Cowboys bounce back and take one against Atlanta.

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