Trend Dummy
Trend Dummy
Trend Dummy (not his real name) is a veteran sports betting writer, who really should be a lot smarter by now. Starting with a betting trends fascination in 1993, Dummy has been chasing trends, patterns, streaks and mathematical anomalies ever since. A serious data miner with real databases and legitimate betting acumen, he sometimes stretches stats to fit a narrative. The data sources are legit, the ‘trends’ are legit – you decide if the trends have handicapping value or not.
Posts By Trend Dummy
September 25, 2025 - Trend Dummy
Seahawks Cardinals Picks, Seattle ML, Darnold OV
Seahawks Cardinals picks for Thursday night in Week 4? We are on Seattle ML and the OVER Sam Darnold passing yards prop. Read More
September 25, 2025 - Trend Dummy
Week 4 Trends – Bucs Own Eagles
Week 4 NFL trends see continuing streaks around MNF and more from the NFL betting database. Read More
September 19, 2025 - Trend Dummy
NFL 0-2 Teams Out of Playoffs
Your team is 0-2 and you can forget about the playoffs. That's what history tells us. Read More
September 17, 2025 - Trend Dummy
Dolphins Bills Picks, TNF James Cook Props
Buffalo almost always wins at home and the Dolphins almost always lose in Buffalo - your Dolphins Bills picks are .... Read More
September 17, 2025 - Trend Dummy
Week 3 Trends – Chiefs Never Win at NYG
Week 3 NFL betting trends find some UNDER trends and compelling ATS streaks as well. Check out Trend Dummy's research. Read More
September 13, 2025 - Trend Dummy
Week 2 Trends: Super Bowl Rematch
Week 2 NFL betting trends offer a bounty of one-sided angles you should consider before placing your Week 2 wagers. Read More
September 10, 2025 - Trend Dummy
Washington Green Bay Picks, Commanders, Deebo
Some Washington Green Bay picks goodness for Thursday in Week 2 - Commanders to cover and Deebo to excel. Read More
September 06, 2025 - Trend Dummy
Ravens Bills Week 1 Pick, OVER again?
If it feels like we just made Ravens Bills picks, we did in January. Week 1 pick goes the same way - OVER the total. Read More
September 05, 2025 - Trend Dummy
Chiefs Chargers Brazil Pick, Week 1 Prediction, Odds
The Brazil game features the Chiefs and Chargers and also a likely UNDER bet. Read More
September 04, 2025 - Trend Dummy
Eagles Cowboys Week 1 Pick
How does your Eagles Cowboys Week 1 pick shape up? We like the total here and predict a parade of TDs and an easy OVER bet. Read More
September 02, 2025 - Trend Dummy
Week 1 NFL Trends – Eagles, Chiefs, Lions
Week 1 NFL betting trends seem to hold steady year over year, despite the changes in rosters and coaching. Check it out. Read More
September 01, 2025 - Trend Dummy
Bet against Super Bowl losers in Week 1
There was a time, not too long ago, when betting against the loser of the Super Bowl in Week 1 of the following season was a lock. A guaranteed winner. Easy money. Read More
February 10, 2025 - Trend Dummy
Super Bowl Coin Toss Odds Should Not Be 50-50
The Super Bowl coin toss is definitely not a 50-50 proposition. Just look at the facts and win your wagers on the Super Bowl. Read More
February 09, 2025 - Trend Dummy
Best Super Bowl 59 Props, Jalen Hurts Bets, Patrick Mahomes Picks, Odds
The Best Super Bowl 59 props actually focus on three of the best Super Bowl 59 players - Hurts, Mahomes, Barkley. Read More
February 03, 2025 - Trend Dummy
Eagles Chiefs Super Bowl Pick, Philly ML
Super Bowl 59 picks lean UNDER in the rematch but the best Eagles Chiefs Super Bowl pick in Philly ML. Read More
January 28, 2025 - Trend Dummy
Super Bowl 59 Betting Trends
History doesn't always foretell the future but when it comes to Super Bowl 59 betting trends, it sure seems to offer great value. Read More
January 25, 2025 - Trend Dummy
Bills Chiefs AFC Championship Pick, Buffalo Covers
It's Allen vs Mahomes again, but this time the Bills Chiefs AFC Championship Game pick favors underdog Buffalo on the road. Read More
January 22, 2025 - Trend Dummy
Commanders Eagles Betting Picks, NFC Championship OVER?
Washington beat Philly n December when Jalen Hurts got hurt. The Eagles might put the hurt on the Commanders here.... Read More
January 20, 2025 - Trend Dummy
NFL Championship Betting Trends
NFL championship betting trends have shown a distinct lean to home teams in recent years. Read More
January 19, 2025 - Trend Dummy
Ravens Bills Picks, AFC Divisional Betting OVER
Baltimore is a small favorite, home dogs have bitten hard in the playoffs - your Ravens Bills pick is therefore..... OVER Read More
January 18, 2025 - Trend Dummy
Notre Dame Ohio State Pick, Buckeyes Cover?
What is the best Notre Dame Ohio State pick Monday? Some experts forecast a low-scoring game, we see an easy Buckeyes victory. Read More
January 15, 2025 - Trend Dummy
Washington Detroit Pick, NFC Playoff Betting
The Lions are determined to get to the Super Bowl, the Commanders probably can't hang with them - but that total .... Read More
January 14, 2025 - Trend Dummy
NFL Divisional Playoff Betting Trends
Trend Dummy is back with hours of NFL database mining nuggets, arming you with NFL divisional playoff betting trends galore. Read More
January 13, 2025 - Trend Dummy
Minnesota LA Rams Wild Card Pick, MNF UNDER?
The Rams are at home in Arizona, the 14-win Vikings are road favorites - Minnesota LA Rams Wild Card pick leans UNDER. Read More
January 11, 2025 - Trend Dummy
Washington Tampa Bay Wild Card Pick, OVER easy?
A safe Washington Tampa Bay Wild Card pick? No such thing with two erratic squads but we like the game to go OVER Sunday. Read More
January 09, 2025 - Trend Dummy
Ohio State Texas Picks, Cotton Bowl Chalk and UNDER
The Buckeyes seem to be the best team left in the CFP - so the Ohio State Texas pics lean Buckeyes and UNDER. Read More
January 08, 2025 - Trend Dummy
Penn State vs Notre Dame Pick, CFP Semi OVER?
The Notre Dame Penn State pick in the national semi final game leans OVER the total despite lots of UNDER money. Read More
January 07, 2025 - Trend Dummy
Steelers Ravens Wild Card Pick, Pitt Dog Line
Pittsburgh is slumping, Baltimore is pumping - the Steelers Ravens Wild Card pick is a value play at +10. Read More
January 06, 2025 - Trend Dummy
NFL Wild Card Betting Trends
Playoff betting is a whole new level of football handicapping and finding NFL Wild Card betting trends that matter will help. Read More
January 04, 2025 - Trend Dummy
Minnesota Detroit Picks, Week 18 OVER
What's the best Minnesota Detroit picks in Week 18? It's hip to be square, we play the OVER. Read More
January 03, 2025 - Trend Dummy
Cincinnati Pittsburgh Picks, Bengals ML, UNDER
The Bengals need to win. The Steelers want to win. Your Cincinnati Pittsburgh picks might be as easy as handicapping motivation. Read More
January 01, 2025 - Trend Dummy
Week 18 Betting Trends
Bettors get to consider Week 18 betting trends - check out the angles with divisional battles and playoff seeding in play. Read More
December 30, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Lions 49ers Pick, Chalk and OVER MNF
The Lions 49ers pick leans into injury situations and defensive frailties to come up a chalk and OVER parlay bet. Read More
December 25, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Falcons Commanders Pick, Week 17 SNF Bets
Michael Penix vs Jayden Daniels - you like the Commanders, we like the Falcons to win outright here in Week 17 SNF. Read More
December 24, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Ravens Texans Pick, Christmas Day Betting Trends
Christmas Day and a seemingly obvious bet on the late game - our Ravens Texans pick leans heavily Baltimore. Read More
December 23, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Saints Packers Pick, MNF First Half Spread
The first half spread is where we look for our Saints Packers pick in the Week 16 Monday Nighter at Lambeau. Read More
December 23, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Week 17 NFL Betting Trends
Week 17 is the trickiest week for handicapping the NFL. Trend Dummy explains why and shows which trends and angles are meaningful. Read More
December 20, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Pittsburgh Baltimore Pick, Chalk and Over?
The Ravens can tie the Steelers for the division lead - our Pittsburgh Baltimore picks lean home team and OVER the total. Read More
December 18, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Denver LA Chargers Picks, Week 16 TNF OVER
The Broncos visit the Chargers as small dogs but the total is more appealing when considering Denver LA Chargers picks. Read More
December 17, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Week 16 NFL Betting Trends
Database diver Trend Dummy finds dozens of interesting Week 16 betting trends to consider. Check out the angles and streaks. Read More
December 16, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Week 15 Monday Night Picks: Vikings, Falcons
Two MNF games, two picks - Week 15 predictions side with Atlanta and the Vikings to cover spreads here. Read More
December 13, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Green Bay Seattle Pick, Jacobs Prop
Our Green Bay Seattle pick leans road team to cover and UNDER the total as the Packers visit the Seahawks Sunday Night. Read More
December 11, 2024 - Trend Dummy
LA Rams San Francisco Pick, TNF Road Cover
Can the Rams follow up a big home with a big divisional road win? Our LA Rams San Francisco pick predicts they can. Read More
December 10, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Week 15 NFL Betting Trends
See Week 15 NFL betting trends featuring divisional and non-conference spread and total angles. Read More
December 07, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Bengals Cowboys Picks, MNF Dog and UNDER?
Bengals Cowboys picks? Don't blindly bet OVER as there is stuff going on. And we don't trust Cincy as road chalk either. Read More
December 05, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Week 14 NFL Betting Trends
Week 14 betting trends show some money-making dog trends and some unmistakable OVER trends. See Trend Dummy's deep database dive. Read More
December 04, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Green Bay Detroit Pick, TNF Week 14 Betting
The Lions are surprisingly small favorites to the Packers - our Week 14 TNF Green Bay Detroit pick leans UNDER the total. Read More
December 02, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Browns Broncos Picks, MNF UNDER play?
Cleveland catches 6 points in Denver, but our Browns Broncos picks focus on the total instead here on MNF in Week 13. Read More
November 29, 2024 - Trend Dummy
49ers Bills Pick, Buffalo Covers SNF
Sunday Night, Week 13 - the 49ers Bills pick leans rusted Buffalo as home chalk against injury-riddled San Francisco. Read More
November 27, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Week 13 NFL Betting Trends
Thanksgiving and Thursday trends show perfection in several games, check out the Week 13 NFL betting trends list. Read More
November 26, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Dolphins Packers Pick, TNF Late Game Bets
Green Bay loves the cold, Miami hates the cold. Is this a real thing? Our Dolphins Packers pick leans into it. Read More
November 24, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Ravens Chargers Pick, MNF Faves Cover
Baltimore travels to LA off a bad loss and our Ravens Chargers pick calls for them to atone as small road favorites. Read More
November 21, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Eagles Rams Pick, Philly Defense Prevails
Philly travels west to face LA on SNF and the Eagles Rams pick steers clear of the small spread and focuses on the total. Read More
November 19, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Pittsburgh Cleveland Pick, TNF OVER
The Steelers lose on Thursdays, the Browns win on Thursdays - therefore our Pittsburgh Cleveland pick is? OVER..... Read More
November 19, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Week 12 NFL Betting Trends
Week 12 features divisional and non-conference battles with some one-sided betting trends. Read More
November 17, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Texans Cowboys Picks, Houston Covers MNF
A Texans Cowboys pick on Monday Night? Don't trust Dallas at home, even when catching seven points. Read More
November 13, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Week 11 NFL Betting Trends
What is up for Week 11 betting trends? Intriguing TNF angles and some MNF doozies, check it out. Read More
November 12, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Washington Philadelphia Pick, Eagles Cover TNF
Who is your Washington Philadelphia pick in the Week 11 TNF game? We see the Eagles covering a small home number here. Read More
November 10, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Dolphins Rams Pick, MNF Goes OVER
The MNF Dolphins Rams pick? The total is high but not high enough for LA and Miami in Week 10. Read More
November 07, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Week 10 Trends: Chiefs Dominate Broncos
See our Week 10 NFL betting trends wrap featuring streaks on Monday Night Football and long UNDER runs as well. Read More
November 06, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Cincinnati Baltimore Prediction, High Scoring Again
Is 6 points too much for the Ravens to cover vs the Bengals? Maybe. Is the total too low? Our Cincinnati Baltimore prediction says yes. Read More
November 01, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Tampa Bay Kansas City Prediction, MNF UNDER?
A Tampa Bay Kansas City prediction in the Week 9 MNF game seems to trend OVER but we buck that trend with an UNDER bet. Read More
October 31, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Texans Jets Picks, Rodgers Covers TNF?
Is this the end for the Jets? Our Texans Jets picks say no as the home team covers a small spread here. Read More
October 29, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Week 9 NFL Trends
Check out the Week 9 betting trends with several long streaks at risk and intriguing non-conference angles. Read More
October 27, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Giants Steelers Pick, MNF Game UNDER?
The Giants are in trouble here against the Steelers but we lean towards the total wager here and not the spread. Read More
October 25, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Cowboys 49ers Betting Prediction, SNF goes OVER
San Francisco is riddled with injuries and Dallas is riddled with doubt - the Cowboys 49ers betting prediction is.... Read More
October 23, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Vikings Rams Pick, TNF Dogs Win
The Rams get healthier while the Vikings try to avoid regression on the road. Our Vikings Rams pick is .... Read More
October 23, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Week 8 NFL Betting Trends
Week 8 NFL betting trends lean Patriots, Bengals, Bears vs Chargers OVER and lots more predictions. Read More
October 21, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Ravens Buccaneers Picks, MNF Chalk, OVER?
Week 7 MNF scrap between Tampa and Baltimore sees Ravens Buccaneers picks going chalk and OVER. Read More
October 17, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Week 7 Trends – Chargers UNDER again?
Week 7 NFL trends see UNDER value and Detroit Lions value, check out the database results now. Read More
October 16, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Broncos Saints Pick, TNF OVER, Payton Brees Feted
Sean Payton returns and Drew Brees is honored at halftime - what is the safe Broncos Saints pick on TNF? Read More
October 13, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Bills Jets MNF Pick, UNDER play?
The Bills and Jets have each lost two straight and the Jets introduce a new coach. We focus on the total. Read More
October 11, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Bengals Giants Picks, Cincy Covers SNF
Can the Bengals do what the 49ers did in TNF - which is cover as 3.5-point road chalk against an inferior team? Read More
October 08, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Week 6 NFL Betting Trends
Trend Dummy finds angles for Week 6, don't wager a penny until you make sure there are no evil trends waiting to wreck your bet. Read More
October 08, 2024 - Trend Dummy
49ers Seahawks Thursday Night Football Pick
Seattle bites hard as a home dog, while the 49ers have stumbled as road chalk. Let's play the OVER instead. Read More
October 06, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Saints Chiefs Picks, MNF UNDER trends
MNF Week 5 sees injuries dominating KC and New Orleans and the trends point to Saints Chiefs picks UNDER. Read More
October 05, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Cowboys Steelers Pick, SNF UNDER again?
Dallas is injured and fading, the Steelers seem to be surging. Is the UNDER in danger on SNF? We think not. Read More
October 02, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Tampa Bay Atlanta Picks, Falcons cover
The Falcons should be favored by more here so our Tampa Bay Atlanta pick leans home team on TNF. Read More
October 01, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Week 5 NFL Betting Trends
More Week 5 trends, check out Trend Dummy's database mining results with totals and spreads alike. Read More
September 30, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Seahawks Lions Betting Picks, MNF Chalk Covers
Seahawks Lions picks anyone? Don't be scared to be a square on MNF, Detroit should win easily here. Read More
September 27, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Chiefs Chargers Betting Picks, KC, UNDER?
Chiefs Chargers betting picks are obvious in Week 4 - or are they? Can KC cover a TD road spread? UNDER anyone? Read More
September 25, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Cowboys Giants Betting Picks, TNF Goes UNDER?
Dallas does not want to lose three straight and the Giants are better than we think. We see the Week 4 TNF game UNDER. Read More
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September 22, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Jaguars Bills Betting Picks, MNF OVER?
Buffalo usually wins at home and the Jaguars are struggling. But the Bills seldom win on MNF. OVER maybe? Read More
September 21, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Chiefs Falcons Picks, SNF UNDER again?
KC could go up top a lot minus Isiah Pacheco but we still the Chiefs Falcons picks leaning UNDER on SNF. Read More
September 18, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Patriots Jets Picks, UNDER Thursday Night
Short week, scrappy defenses, sloppy offenses. The Jets and Patriots usually play UNDER, will Week 3 TNF be the same? Read More
September 16, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Falcons Eagles Picks, MNF game OVER?
Philly can't be trusted with a point spread, especially vs a Falcons team coming off a bad loss. But the total? Check the OVER here. Read More
September 14, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Bears Texans Betting Pick, Home Team Covers
The Texans are who the Bears want to be - but not yet, Our Bears Texans pick sides with Houston. Read More
September 12, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Bills Dolphins Betting, UNDER, Miami ML
What are the Bills Dolphins picks in Week 2? On a short week, we see UNDER and Miami ML. Read More
September 08, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Jets 49ers Betting Picks, MNF Goes UNDER
Jets 49ers picks? How about stout defenses stifling high-powered offenses? We see the Week 1 MNF game going UNDER. Read More
September 07, 2024 - Trend Dummy
LA Rams Detroit Lions Picks, SNF Odds
The Rams and Lions battled in mid-January, they run it back in Week 1 with Detroit favored at home by a field goal. Read More
September 03, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Packers Eagles Picks, Brazil Game Props
The Packers Eagles picks are tricky with a neutral site in Sao Paulo Brazil and two teams aiming for the top of the NFC. Read More
September 01, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Ravens Chiefs Betting Prediction, Henry Prop Pick
What's your Ravens Chiefs betting prediction to start the season? Don't trust either team to cover? We trust the UNDER bet. Read More
February 11, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Super Bowl 58 Picks, Prop Bets, Betting Trends
Our Super Bowl 58 picks? Plenty of props but the side is 49ers -2 and the total is OVER 47.5. Get the 49ers Chiefs predictions. Read More
January 27, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Lions 49ers Picks, NFC Championship Prop Bets
NFC Championship Game Picks? Try fave and UNDER as the Lions season crashes out at San Francisco. Read More
January 26, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Chiefs Ravens AFC Championship Picks, UNDER Bet?
Kansas City could be in over its head in Baltimore. The Chiefs Ravens AFC Championship picks lean chalk and UNDER. Read More
January 10, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Philadelphia Tampa Bay Picks, Prop Bets, Wild Card Trends
Do you trust the Eagles? Do you trust Baker Mayfield? How then to make Wild Card Philadelphia Tampa Bay picks? Look UNDER... Read More
January 09, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Dolphins Chiefs Picks, Pacheco Wild Card Props
Does the weather impact our Dolphins Chiefs picks? Somewhat, but injuries point to KC covering here in a low-scoring game. Read More
January 02, 2024 - Trend Dummy
Pittsburgh Baltimore Picks, Prop Bets
The Steelers need to win, the Ravens need to stay healthy, but not get rusty. Your Pittsburgh Baltimore picks are..... Read More
December 30, 2023 - Trend Dummy
Dolphins Ravens Picks, Game OVER, Receiving Props
Baltimore hosts Miami looking to avoid another letdown spot - out Dolphins Ravens picks? Lots of OVER picks and props. Read More
December 29, 2023 - Trend Dummy
Lions Cowboys Picks, OVER, Gibbs Prop
Dallas has won 15 straight at home and the Detroit defense is limping. Our Lions Cowboys picks go chalk and OVER in Week 17. Read More
