NFL Picks-and-Preview Sample

                     M     T     W     T     F     S     S     MON 9:00 EST
          BUFFALO  39.5  39.5  39.5                            turf
at     PITTSBURGH    -3    -3    -3                            Weather#:
                                                      702-451-0616 (EXT 2052)
KEY INJURIES:
BUFFALO
Probable:      RB Thurman Thomas (sore buttocks), CB Jeff Burris (thigh)
               WR Andre Reed (groin), G Ruben Brown (foot) 
Questionable:  None
Doubtful/Out:  WR Steve Tasker (foot), WR Justin Armour (foot)
PITTSBURGH
Probable:      None
Questionable:  DB Randy Fuller (ribs), WR Yancey Thigpen (hamstring/toe),
               DE Brentson Buckner (knee), G Brenden Stai (ankle)
Doubtful/Out:  LB Greg Lloyd (knee, season), WR Ernie Mills (knee surgery),
               DE Ray Seals (rotator cuff), DB Alvoid Mays (knee),
               LB Patrick Scott (torn acl, season) LB Jason Gildon (knee)
               RB Fred McAfree (hamstring)

                 *** PREDICTED WINNER vs Spread: PITTSBURGH -3 ***

   Preview/trends: PITTSBURGH is capable of dominating Buffalo with their
   defense. The Steelers had 206 yds rushing and 191 passing last week and are
   finally moving the ball offensively. At home, on Monday night, they are
   capable of playing well. They are still tough up front against the run and
   BUFFALO's Kelly has looked very shaky the opening 2 weeks. Look for his
   problems to continue. Losing WR Tasker has left Kelly without downfield
   threats, and RB Thomas isn't running the ball well either. The Bills have a
   solid defensive unit and will get better as the season progresses. But their
   offense is not very good right now and Pittsburgh will take advantage of
   their mistakes. Lay the points!

   -  Buffalo is 5-2 ATS last 7 meetings
   -  Buffalo is 3-5-1 ATS as road dog on Monday night
   -  Pittsburgh is 8-0 ATS next after Browns/Ravens
   -  Pittsburgh is 19-6-2 ATS reg season non-div home fav the last 10 years
   -  Pittsburgh is 9-1 ATS in last 10 Mon night games

BUFFALO (2-0)  PR:53.5                  PITTSBURGH (1-1)  PR:55
                  SCORE    SPREAD                         SCORE    SPREAD
@ NY GIANTS       23-20  ( -6.0 L)      @ JACKSONVILLE     9-24  ( -3.5 L)
NEW ENGLAND       17-10  ( -5.0 W)      BALTIMORE         31-17  ( -4.0 W)
@ PITTSBURGH                            BUFFALO
DALLAS                                  BYE
BYE                                     HOUSTON
INDIANAPOLIS                            @ KANSAS CITY
MIAMI                                   CINCINNATI
@ NY JETS                               @ HOUSTON
@ NEW ENGLAND                           @ ATLANTA
WASHINGTON                              ST LOUIS
@ PHILADELPHIA                          @ CINCINNATI
CINCINNATI                              JACKSONVILLE
NY JETS                                 @ MIAMI
@ INDIANAPOLIS                          @ BALTIMORE
@ SEATTLE                               SAN DIEGO
@ MIAMI                                 SAN FRANCISCO
KANSAS CITY                             @ CAROLINA

VS SPREAD  W/L            W/L           VS SPREAD  W/L            W/L
HOME       1-0    AWAY    0-1           HOME       1-0    AWAY    0-1 
GRASS      0-0    TURF    1-1           GRASS      0-1    TURF    1-0 

FAV        1-1    DOG     0-0           FAV        1-1    DOG     0-0 
ALL GAMES  1-1                          ALL GAMES  1-1    

BUFFALO'S AVERAGES:                     PITTSBURGH'S AVERAGES:
SCORING: 20 POINTS PER GAME             SCORING: 20 POINTS PER GAME
RUSHING: 115 YARDS PER GAME             RUSHING: 154 YARDS PER GAME
PASSING: 206 YARDS PER GAME             PASSING: 139 YARDS PER GAME

PREVIOUS MEETINGS:
11/11/94 BUF (+2.5) 10 at PIT 23         1/ 4/95 BUF (+7) 21 at PIT 40