11-09-19 |
Iowa State v. Oklahoma -14 |
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41-42 |
Loss |
-120 |
30 h 54 m |
Show
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Taking OKLAHOMA. Undefeated season shattered. But I think this offense still drops a 50 spot tonight. Angry defense hasn't forced a TO in a month. Let's face it. Baylor still undefeated in Big 12 play. Ohio State, Penn State, Minny all undefeated in Big 10. Though that will change for 1 of the later after Saturday. LSU / Bama will take an L soon. Sooners still Oklahoma. They can still run things to a 12-1 record and hope for a Playoff Miracle. 4* Money Maker OKLAHOMA SOONERS
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11-09-19 |
Clemson -32 v. NC State |
Top |
55-10 |
Win
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100 |
81 h 25 m |
Show
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Taking CLEMSON. Undefeated, defending Champs, not in the Top 5 of the CFB Playoffs. I would lay 40 here. I think the Tigers demolish NC State who has been exposed the last 2 weeks giving up 89 points to Wake and BC. This is going to be a 55-10 type of game. 10* Money Bomb CLEMSON TIGERS
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11-09-19 |
Tennessee +2 v. Kentucky |
Top |
17-13 |
Win
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100 |
30 h 39 m |
Show
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Taking TENNESSEE. Kentucky playing a WR at QB and he is acting like a RB. Vols need 2 wins to get bowling. This is one. Vandy to end the year the other. 8* Sure Shot TENNESSEE
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11-09-19 |
Louisville +7 v. Miami-FL |
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27-52 |
Loss |
-110 |
25 h 48 m |
Show
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Taking LOUISVILLE. Off a bye week getting a TD on the road. We'll gladly accept. Hurricanes off whipping bitter rival on the road 27-10. Now laying this at home? Bit of a let down spot if you ask me. And how about UL being a game away from being bowl eligible? Who saw that after last years hot mess? Players falling right in line with their new HC. Miami 1-4 as faves. 4* Money Maker LOUISVILLE
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11-09-19 |
UAB v. Southern Miss -7 |
Top |
2-37 |
Win
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100 |
25 h 56 m |
Show
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Taking SOUTHERN MISS. I do like UAB. 6-2 looks nice, but no real upset, major wins. In off 30-7 at Tennessee. Now, rested So Miss off bye week. They are 5-3 but like UAB, 3-1 in Conference Play looking up at 4-1 La Tech. Just the scheduling spot I have to go with the home fave here. 5* Best Bet SOUTHERN MISS
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11-09-19 |
Stanford -3 v. Colorado |
Top |
13-16 |
Loss |
-110 |
25 h 49 m |
Show
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Taking STANFORD. Back with a QB behind center, we will take the small faves here. Off their bye-week, sitting at 4-4, nice staring at Colorado who has dropped 5 straight. Buffs haven't won a game in November since 2016! 5* Best Bet STANFORD
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11-09-19 |
Maryland v. Ohio State -42 |
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14-73 |
Win
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100 |
23 h 49 m |
Show
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Taking OHIO STATE. We had Michigan rolling these guys last time they took field. Terps scored 10 at Minny and 14 at Purdue, 17 at Temple. I don't think they score 10 here. Say they get 13-14. I'm not worried. OSU #1 in the rankings. Running it up, or just playing 100% till the clock says 0:00. Either way, they will get 54+. Would 66-14 really be out of the norm this afternoon? 4* Money Maker OHIO STATE
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11-09-19 |
Penn State v. Minnesota +7 |
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26-31 |
Win
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100 |
22 h 29 m |
Show
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Taking MINNY. Look. I get it. Minnesota has played nobody and nobody with back up QBs at times. But I am not as high as Penn State as some. They have been out-gained in 4 games (Buffalo, Pitt, Iowa, Michigan) and still won. I like PJ Fleck as a good motivator from his MAC days. Home dog getting a TD is nice. Should be a grinder for sure. 4* Money Maker MINNESOTA
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11-08-19 |
Washington v. Oregon State +10 |
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19-7 |
Loss |
-109 |
59 h 10 m |
Show
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Taking OREGON STATE. I cannot even think about taking Washington here. Losers of 3 of 4. Huge loss for us personally last week as we had them as a monster 10*. Laying double digits. Please, Beavers with 2 straight wins playing giddy here at home. 4* Money Maker OREGON STATE
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11-02-19 |
SMU v. Memphis -5.5 |
Top |
48-54 |
Win
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100 |
78 h 7 m |
Show
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Taking MEMPHIS. Line opened 3 and as high as 6 now at some shops. We have the lower ranked team vs the undefeated higher ranked team and laying a little chunk at home. SMU undefeated, but not sharp last week. Some call SMU HC Sonny Ykes since he isn't fond of playing much D. Or at least that is what I call him. You give up 73 and 96 yard TD passes last week to a back up QB on the road. Tigers tough at home. I think they win by 10. 8* Sure Shot MEMPHIS TIGERS
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11-02-19 |
Utah v. Washington +3.5 |
Top |
33-28 |
Loss |
-120 |
22 h 14 m |
Show
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Taking WASHINGTON. Will grab Chris Peterson and his troops as a small home dog. Look. He has had trouble when he is a favorite. Even at Boise, he thrived in the dog roll. And here, out of a bye week, at home. Forget. 18 straight wins out of the bye for Peterson. Eason doesn't turn the ball over, this is an outright win for the home team. 10* Money Bomb WASHINGTON HUSKIES
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11-02-19 |
Georgia -6 v. Florida |
Top |
24-17 |
Win
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100 |
74 h 27 m |
Show
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Taking GEORGIA. Here is another Radio Game I did on Monday. The line then, Florida laying 4. Heck, I even saw a sporadic 3.5 laying around. Opened at 6.5, dropped rose again. Not even sure of what to make of that. A group really trying for a 2 point middle? Well. I will say I was leaning Gators. And why wouldn't I? Fromm not looking like a guy some say should go #1 in the draft. Struggling last 2 games. But why do I see this turning into a big Bulldogs win going away. Both teams off bye weeks. What has been super for Georgia all year, their defense. 40 points allowed in 4 SEC games. You know how you do that. Control the clock. Gators have allowed LSU and South Carolina to both go for over 200 yards on the ground the last 2 games. Double digit win here for the visitors. 5* Best Bet FLORIDA GATORS
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11-02-19 |
Army v. Air Force -14.5 |
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13-17 |
Loss |
-105 |
75 h 33 m |
Show
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Taking AIR FORCE. This sure isn't last years Army team. The defense can't stop people. The offense is stagnant ranked 111. AF putting up over 36ppg. And a Top 20 defense to go with a Top 35 offense. 4* Money Maker AIR FORCE
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11-02-19 |
Rutgers v. Illinois -20.5 |
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10-38 |
Win
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100 |
74 h 15 m |
Show
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Taking ILLINOIS. Rutgers with a win over Liberty. They were a 7 point home dog to a team they were paying a million dollars too to come and lose a game. They salvaged Home Coming weekend for Alumni. Now to the road where they face the Illini. Huge game for Illinois. Sitting at 4-4, they need to get 5 wins. A pair of road games vs Michigan State and Iowa await, before home finale vs a struggling Northwestern team. Maybe they pick off Spartans who are really struggling. But it starts here with a big win over Rutgers. 4* Money Maker ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI
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11-02-19 |
Michigan -21 v. Maryland |
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38-7 |
Win
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100 |
72 h 32 m |
Show
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Taking MICHIGAN. Well, when I did the radio show Monday this line was up from 16.5 to 18.5. I was like, well, 20 should be easy. Now I need 22. Still think we get it. Michigan let the frustration of not betting ranked teams out in a big way over ND last game. Doubt we get a let-down. And why would we? Well, Michigan State on deck. No. Wolverines no position to overlook anyone. Even a bad Terps team. And yes, Maryland is bad. Everyone excited with a 79-0 win over Howard and 63-20 thrashing of Syracuse. Then reality hit. Lost to Temple. Then the wheels fall off the season getting smashed by Big 10 teams. 40-14 at Purdue, 52-10 at Minny, 59-0 vs Penn State. Wolverines win this one 38-14, 44-13. Something in that range. Can't see Terps cracking at most 17 points. 4* Money Maker MICHIGAN WOLVERINES
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11-02-19 |
Old Dominion v. Florida International -17 |
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17-24 |
Loss |
-109 |
71 h 20 m |
Show
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Taking FIU. These guys gave up 50 last week. Played sloppy with turnovers. What better remedy then a 1-7 team that can't stop your rushing attack. 4* Money Maker FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL
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11-02-19 |
Liberty -23 v. UMass |
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63-21 |
Win
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100 |
71 h 11 m |
Show
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Taking LIBERTY. No way these guys should have opened as a 4pt fave and then get steamed up to a touchdown over Big 10 Rutgers. Rutgers getting rolled by Big 10 teams is one thing. Getting beat up by an Independent not named Notre Dame is another. Now. Hello UMASS. We had Rutgers laying 17 opening weekend winning 48-21. Rutgers won 44-33 over Liberty. Now. Last year in a wild 63-59 UMass OT win, Flames QB Calvert tossed 4 INTs. He has 2 total on the season. UMass has 3 QBs who have all thrown for more INTS on the year! Mass in a huge rebuild. Liberty looking for payback and in off a loss. 4* Money Maker LIBERTY FLAMES
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10-26-19 |
San Diego State -13 v. UNLV |
Top |
20-17 |
Loss |
-110 |
49 h 47 m |
Show
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Taking SAN DIEGO STATE. Rocky Long has the Aztecs back in the hunt this year. Defense a Top 10 unit and should be able to man handle UNLV late night here. Revenge for home loss last year. 5* Best Bet SAN DIEGO STATE
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10-26-19 |
California +21.5 v. Utah |
Top |
0-35 |
Loss |
-110 |
48 h 13 m |
Show
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Taking CAL. Big ballsy play as a 10*. I get it. 3 straight losses. An offense that can't score 20. But, we are getting 3 TDs tonight. Utah with their own injured QB. Maybe he plays a bit. Maybe he gets hurt. Bears defense hasn't give up more than 24 points in 14 straight games. I'm looking for a score or 2 and we should be home free with a win. Thought about the Under 37.5, but this is a 6 full points lower than any Cal total this season. Bears on a 13-3 under run in PAC 12 games and 10 of their last 11 on the road have gone under. Just tossing out some trends for you. 10* Money Bomb CAL BEARS
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10-26-19 |
Florida Atlantic -13.5 v. Old Dominion |
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41-3 |
Win
|
100 |
42 h 33 m |
Show
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4* Money Maker FLORIDA ATLANTIC
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10-26-19 |
Auburn v. LSU -10 |
Top |
20-23 |
Loss |
-114 |
42 h 52 m |
Show
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Taking LSU. Give me these guys at home all day long here. No look ahead here. These guys are taking care of business every week. Saw Bo Nix toss 3 INTs vs the Gators. This defensive backfield is just as good. Delpit or Stevens will have some big plays this afternoon. Burrows the Heisman leader right now. LSU by 20+ 8* Sure Shot LSU TIGERS
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10-26-19 |
Western Kentucky +5 v. Marshall |
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23-26 |
Win
|
100 |
40 h 28 m |
Show
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Taking WESTERN KENTUCKY. Herd come in off huge last win over Lane Train's Florida Atlantic squad. Now favored over WKU who is on a 8-1 ATS run overall and have covered 5 straight in this series. 4* Money Maker WESTERN KENTUCKY
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10-26-19 |
Wisconsin v. Ohio State -14 |
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7-38 |
Win
|
100 |
39 h 34 m |
Show
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Taking OHIO STATE. Buckeyes 9-1 SU and 7-2-1 ATS last 10 in the series vs Wiscy. Badgers, in the old, let-down, look ahead spot get picked off on the road by Illinois. Let's not also forget them playing down on the road to Northwestern either squeezing out a 24-15 win. Same Northwestern team OSU throttled 52-3. Smallest margin of victory so far for Ohio State, 24. That's FAU and Mich State. Mich State who Wiscy beat 38-0. That was after OSU put the nail in their season coffin though. Even looking at who they each played, I still think this is a 20pt win for Ohio State. 4* Money Maker OHIO STATE
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10-26-19 |
Oklahoma -23 v. Kansas State |
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41-48 |
Loss |
-110 |
39 h 37 m |
Show
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Taking the SOONERS. 49-70-55-52. Those are the points Oklahoma has put up on the road so far this season. #1 offense in the land. But more impressive, 28th in total defense. Normally they are in wild 50-40 shoot-outs. But the defense has looked solid so far. And let's be honest, Kansas State is still a bit below par right now. Like their new HC. And down the road 23 points is too many. Not here. Not now. Sooners still need style points to keep up with Ohio State and LSU, even Alabama who continue to push the 50pt mark. KSt can't stop the run and Oklahoma, besides Hurts going for 700 on the ground in addition his 20/3 2300 passing numbers, has two other backs, Brooks and Sermon going for 8.5 and 7.2 yards per carry also. Too much for Wildcats to slow down. 4* Money Maker OKLAHOMA SOONERS
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10-24-19 |
SMU -13.5 v. Houston |
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34-31 |
Loss |
-117 |
23 h 4 m |
Show
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Taking SMU. Pony Express is back. Look. These guys have visions of being this year's UCF. Undefeated and looking for a New Year's Day Bowl. They aren't crashing the playoffs. And they have a big game on deck vs Memphis. But the Mustangs should be able to take care of Houston. Clear rebuild going on. When your 50 TD QB from last year red-shirts after a couple games, it is a lost season. Maybe if they beat the Sooners to start things off things would be different. But here we are. Houston with a walk on QB, the coaches son to be exact, leading the way tonight. 14 not close to be enough points. They struggled putting up 24 at Connecticut. Out yarded 440 to 290. Got a TO in when Uconn was in their territory - plus a missed FG and turnover on downs at the 2 help. Not getting those breaks vs the Pony's who are putting up 44ppg and over 500 yards of offense good for 7th best in the land. 4* Money Maker SMU MUSTANGS
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10-19-19 |
Michigan v. Penn State -9 |
Top |
21-28 |
Loss |
-105 |
58 h 8 m |
Show
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Taking PENN STATE. I just think this is going to be a beat down. Michigan is done. I think Harbaugh is out of here. White-out game vs these guys? Forget it. Penn State line is going to maul the Wolverines on both sides of the ball. We can beat the Michigan / Harbaugh vs ranked teams thing to death (1-6 on the road). PSU defense clear edge over Michigan. This team is in real trouble. I don't think they score 10 points tonight. 10* Money Bomb PENN STATE
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10-19-19 |
Baylor v. Oklahoma State -3.5 |
Top |
45-27 |
Loss |
-110 |
55 h 55 m |
Show
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Taking OKLAHOMA STATE. Had Bears last week and that bit us in the butt. But that is who they are. Beat bad teams. Lose to decent teams. Now on the road, the 'Ranked' and "Undefeated" Baylor Bears are dogs. Chuba Hubbard to run all over the Bears. 8* Sure Shot OKLAHOMA STATE
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10-19-19 |
Minnesota -28 v. Rutgers |
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42-7 |
Win
|
100 |
29 h 6 m |
Show
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Taking MINNESOTA. I can't even think of backing the school in my own backyard unless I am getting 30+. 34 might get me to take a look. 45-10 or something like it. PJ Fleck won't let this team look ahead or slip up. 4* Money Maker MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS
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10-19-19 |
LSU -17 v. Mississippi State |
Top |
36-13 |
Win
|
100 |
29 h 9 m |
Show
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Taking LSU. I see this as a 20+ point win for LSU. Miss State having trouble scoring lately. 10 points at Tennessee! If Auburn is dropping 56-23 on you, I see LSU getting mid 40s at a minimum. Even at home, State going to have problems containing Burrows. QB problems don't help. Having your defense drafted into the NFL doesn't help. LSU can really name their score tonight. 8* Sure Shot LSU TIGERS
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10-19-19 |
Clemson -23 v. Louisville |
Top |
45-10 |
Win
|
100 |
123 h 47 m |
Show
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Taking CLEMSON. So, last year 77-16. Not that I am expecting that. But, we did cash Louisville last week. A wild, wild, 62-59 game vs Wake. Going on the road and knocking off a ranked team is a big deal coming off last season's 2-10 train-wreck. Even catching this big number, I don't think it's close. Clemson putting up some big numbers. 45-14 last week. 52 vs Charlotte, 52 vs GT. 41-6 at Syracuse. Can you say Louisville is along the lines of GT, SU? Even a down FSU? Forget this Tigers QB as a Heisman guy. The Heisman guy is his RB. 7 yards a carry. Heck, Dixon with 6ypg. Birds gave up 123 and 95 last week to a pair of Wake RBs. I am sure Clemson tailbacks licking their chops here. How about Tee Higgins seeing a Wake WR going for 196. I think Clemson drops 50 easy today and Cards don't have the horses to stay within 30. Also. Let's not rule out some Playoff Points. OSU and Oklahoma putting up big numbers. LSU and Alabama will cancel each other out, or will they? Pour it on 80s style. 8* Sure Shot CLEMSON TIGERS
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10-19-19 |
Florida -4.5 v. South Carolina |
Top |
38-27 |
Win
|
100 |
51 h 10 m |
Show
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Taking FLORIDA. I get the thinking. Let-down off that LSU loss. I don't think so. Gators with bye-week next week. They know they need this game. A big what-if last week with an end-zone INT and stopped at LSU 2. Had lead at half-time. Tough loss for sure. But South Carolina comes in giddy upsetting Georgia. Deeper looks shows 4 Bulldogs turnovers help the cause greatly. Getting out-yarded by nearly 200 yards. Not sure who is QBing for Gamecocks, but I still think they don't score more than 13 points. 5* Best Bet FLORIDA GATORS
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10-18-19 |
Ohio State -27 v. Northwestern |
Top |
52-3 |
Win
|
100 |
108 h 57 m |
Show
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Taking OHIO STATE. How the heck is Northwestern keeping this within 30 points? Nebraska 13-10, Wiscy 24-15, 31-10 Michigan State. So 10-15-10 vs Big 10 teams. Ohio State has given up 17 in 2 Big 10 road games. 48-7 at Nebraska, 51-10 at Indiana. Is Northwestern on either of their levels? 99-17 outscoring conference foes on the road for OSU. Ohio State is scoring 40-50 here. I don't think Wildcats get past 10 - and if they do, Buckeyes will surely answer any score. 5* Best Bet OHIO STATE
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10-17-19 |
UCLA v. Stanford -6.5 |
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34-16 |
Loss |
-113 |
34 h 40 m |
Show
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Taking STANFORD. Both teams rested coming in. Bruins after getting wrecked by Oregon State giving up 48 points. Oregon State, had only beat Cal Poly coming into that game vs UCLA. Bruins are a hot mess. Stanford looks like it is turning a corner. Chip Kelly now 4-14 as Bruins HC. Might be time to start looking for someone else. 4* Money Maker STANFORD
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10-12-19 |
Washington v. Arizona +6.5 |
|
51-27 |
Loss |
-110 |
49 h 8 m |
Show
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Taking ARIZONA. Tate looked pretty good last week. Somehow these guys sitting atop their side of the PAC 12. And what is going on with Washington? Chris Peterson has to start feeling the heat a little bit, no? A pair of losses as a double digit favorites. Sumlin has turned this around since that opening loss out in Hawaii. Wildcats on a 4-1-1 ATS run getting points in PAC 12 games. Lets circle back to Washington vs Stanford last week. Score says 23-13. But, giving up nearly 500 yards and not getting 300 yourself. Back to back on the road, and as faves. I think we have a live dog here. 4* Money Maker ARIZONA WILDCATS
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10-12-19 |
Louisville +7 v. Wake Forest |
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62-59 |
Win
|
100 |
57 h 17 m |
Show
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Taking LOUISVILLE. Ok. Shaking my head as I see a bunch of 6.5s out here. Maybe a total bomb play on my part. But something doesn't look right to me. Wake, "ranked" inside the Top 20. Undefeated. And laying a pretty short number vs a 3-2 team. I had UL way back vs ND to open things up. I like their new HC. I think they are eager to put last years debacle behind them. Coming in off wild win over BC. 56-35 Wake in road beat down last year. Think UL is live here. 4* Money Maker LOUISVILLE
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10-12-19 |
Charlotte v. Florida International -5 |
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23-48 |
Win
|
100 |
56 h 14 m |
Show
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Taking FIU. You know I like Butch Davis and Florida International. Think their QB looks healthy after being banged up early. Not a really huge number to cover. FIU has disappointed early on. But I think after their last game, huge win over brutal UMASS, you get some confidence in your step. 4* Money Maker FIU
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10-12-19 |
UMass v. Louisiana Tech -31 |
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21-69 |
Win
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100 |
56 h 7 m |
Show
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Taking LOUISIANA TECH. I don't care what kind of number you hang, have to fade UMass. 48 allowed at Rutgers. 52 at Charlotte. 44 at FAU. They gave up 62 at home to Coastal Carolina! 4* Money Maker LA TECH
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10-12-19 |
North Texas +3 v. Southern Miss |
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27-45 |
Loss |
-100 |
45 h 55 m |
Show
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Taking NORTH TEXAS. You know I like this QB Fine. And the fact that Mean Green has won and covered 3 straight in the series helps. Both teams in off byes. We are licking our wounds after getting our teeth kicked in by Houston. But we won't back away. This game is a toss up. But Southern Miss has not had an answer for this NT offense. More of the same this game. 4* Money Maker NORTH TEXAS
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10-12-19 |
UAB -12 v. UTSA |
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33-14 |
Win
|
100 |
55 h 23 m |
Show
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Taking UAB. San Antonio with a backup QB and not much else to help him out. UAB out of football in 2015 before coming back.. And back to back bowl games for them to boot! Last 2 games vs UTSA, 27 and 23 point wins for the Blazers. 4* Money Maker UAB
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10-12-19 |
Texas Tech v. Baylor -10 |
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30-33 |
Loss |
-107 |
6 h 43 m |
Show
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10-12-19 |
Alabama -16.5 v. Texas A&M |
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47-28 |
Win
|
100 |
54 h 32 m |
Show
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Taking ALABAMA. I get it. Big number. Not worried. A&M wilts at home vs the best teams in the land. And make no mistake, Bama is a top unit. We have been burned by a late TD and last second covers while backing the Tide. Don't think that is a problem here. One. We aren't laying nearly 30. Tua won't be sitting out after putting up 40 in the first half. I know that Saban has had problems against QBs like this. I just think the defense is finally up to the challenge. And speaking of defense. How is A&M slowing down what looks like 3-4 NFL wide-outs lining up? uh, they aren't. There will be wide open guys zig zagging all over the place. 4* Money Maker ALABAMA
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10-12-19 |
Oklahoma -10.5 v. Texas |
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34-27 |
Loss |
-105 |
50 h 1 m |
Show
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Taking OKLAHOMA. Yes. Tom Herman has great underdog numbers. I just have this game closer to 15 than I do to 10. Texas with a ton of secondary injuries. Sooners going to put up 40-50 points. I am also on the OVER 75 here. I have this game rated out in the 48-31 range. 4* Money Maker OKLAHOMA SOONERS
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10-12-19 |
Rutgers v. Indiana -27.5 |
Top |
0-35 |
Win
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100 |
72 h 40 m |
Show
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Taking INDIANA. Have to say. As a Jersey guy, it pains me to see how brutal Rutgers is. Every time I watch 30 for 30 The U, I think to myself. Man, can Rutgers just keep NJ kids in this state for a few years. Ah, what could be. That being said, in reality land, Rutgers is terrible. They have scored a grand total of 23 points their last 4 games vs Big 10 games. All 23 at home, 16 vs BC, 7 vs Maryland. Did I mention getting blasted 30-0 at Iowa and 52-0 at Michigan. Ok, Hoosiers may not be that level. The fact Indiana put a 31 spot up on Michigan State is enough for me to get behind them. Yeah, even a Sparty team that was possibly looking past Indiana. Is Rutgers that much better than UConn who Hoosiers beat 38-3? I don' think so. Eastern Illinois lost here 52-0. I can see something in between like the 45-10 range. I feel safe laying 30 here off a bye week. 5* Best Bet INDIANA HOOSIERS
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10-05-19 |
Michigan State v. Ohio State -19.5 |
Top |
10-34 |
Win
|
100 |
45 h 48 m |
Show
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Taking OHIO STATE. I know Michigan State brings a defense. But until I see the Buckeyes offense slowed down, I am not getting in front of it. 26-6 last year, 48-3 the year before. The question isn't will Sparty slow down Ohio State. The question is can Michigan State get into double digits to sneak in the back door! I'll forgive giving up 31 to Indiana (OSU 51-10 @Indy this season) last week with Ohio State on deck. Clear look ahead. But, Sparty struggled with Arizona State at home. They got 3 INTs from Northwestern. OSU putting up 52ppg giving up 8. - Sparty always seems a bit slow vs OSU. And I don't think their D is up to the task vs these athletes. 5* Best Bet OHIO STATE
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10-05-19 |
Georgia -24 v. Tennessee |
Top |
43-14 |
Win
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100 |
44 h 16 m |
Show
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Taking GEORGIA. So we lost with the Bulldogs against ND. That was a pretty physical game and bye week was much appreciated. Now time to get back to business. And that is destroying week teams to make the top SEC teams look powerful and mean. Hello Tennessee. Oh how the Vols have fallen. Guys quitting the team in September. Georgia by 41 and 26 the last 2 games. This should shape up as a 30pt win. Not bothered by the OC for Tenn having been on GA sidelines. The Vols offense and QB situation in complete shambles. Tenn 4-13 ATS last 17 at home. 8* Sure Shot GEORGIA BULLDOGS
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10-05-19 |
Ball State v. Northern Illinois -5 |
Top |
27-20 |
Loss |
-102 |
46 h 4 m |
Show
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Taking NORTHERN ILLINOIS. Don't be fooled by Northern Illinois coming in with 3 straight losses. Playing at Utah, Nebraska and Vanderbilt is a bit of step of from MAC play. Now the huge drop off to Ball State. A team that NIU has dominated going 17-3 last 20, 10 straight wins and 7 straight ATS covers. Huskies much better team, battle tested. Nothing better than coming home where you are 47-9 SU last 56 games. This should be a 10 point win. 10* Money Bomb NORTHERN ILLINOIS
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10-05-19 |
TCU v. Iowa State -3 |
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24-49 |
Win
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100 |
39 h 27 m |
Show
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Taking IOWA STATE. Can't have faith in TCU. What team is showing up? The one that used 3 QBs in putting up 51 last week vs Kansas? The one that lost at home against SMU ? This game is going to be ugly. Give me the SR QB at home in Purdy. 4* Money Maker IOWA STATE
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10-05-19 |
Oklahoma State -9.5 v. Texas Tech |
Top |
35-45 |
Loss |
-110 |
43 h 47 m |
Show
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Taking OKLAHOMA STATE. This is not your old Texas Tech team. First off. They are on their 3rd QB of the season. Their old offense is in the NFL. This team is struggling right now. We will toss out the recent numbers head to head based on that. New regime for the Red Raiders. Will on across the field, Gundy just keeps the offense churning. I just don't think Red Raiders can keep up. I know double digits on the road, in conference is a tough pill to swallow. But TT, 1-7 SU and 1-6-1 ATS last 8 games. Tech put up 14 against Arizona and 16 vs Oklahoma. Can't have faith backing that. Add in a revenge spot for the Cowboys. 5* Best Bet OKLAHOMA STATE
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10-04-19 |
Central Florida -3 v. Cincinnati |
Top |
24-27 |
Loss |
-115 |
27 h 22 m |
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Taking UCF. I get it. People down on these guys right now. Their undefeated and Playoffs hope dashed by a loss at Pitt. Now everyone thinking that Cincy is live home dog. I get it. But this line will probably bottom out around here. I saw some 4.5s which are no long gone. Central Florida just on a 28-1 SU regular season run. That is tough to ignore. Again, we are small fave. Cincy off a blowout win over Marshall. I think that dropped this line a bit. UCF rolled Uconn in a final score that was not even that close. UCF putting up nearly 50ppg and has scored 30 or more in 31 straight games. Not saying UCF is Ohio State, but Cincy can be had by some speed across the field. How about Cincy just 1-5 last 6 as a home dog. 8* Sure Shot UCF
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09-28-19 |
Hawaii v. Nevada -1.5 |
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54-3 |
Loss |
-125 |
47 h 49 m |
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Taking NEVADA. Wolfpack on a 6-1 SU/ ATS run here vs Hawaii. Not hot and sunny here. Cold coming in. Hawaii on road always tricky. Last 5 games here have all be 10+ point wins for Nevada. Rainbows also -12 in turnovers on the year. Again, on the road, you can't turn the ball over multiple times and expect to win games. 4* Money Maker NEVADA
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09-28-19 |
UCLA v. Arizona -6.5 |
Top |
17-20 |
Loss |
-105 |
47 h 49 m |
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Taking ARIZONA. No no no. Not sold on UCLA. Even though they buried us coming back from a 49-17 hole. What do they have in the tank here after putting up 63? And really. A team that had not scored more than 14 in a game scored 50 in 20 minutes. Not buying it. Arizona in off bye and back to back road games for bad teams helps our cause. UCLA now 2-16 last 18 SU on the road. 5* Best Bet ARIZONA
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09-28-19 |
Houston v. North Texas -2.5 |
Top |
46-25 |
Loss |
-110 |
124 h 0 m |
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Taking NORTH TEXAS. Was looking at this game before the King news. Figured to be a high scoring affair. King a beast with 50 TDs last season. But do not overlook Mason Fine. He's no slouch. Mean Green should be at top of CUSA North. Balanced O that is stacked with experience. Defense can be shaky. But little brother vs big brother and now a blow like this to Cougars. 8* Sure Shot NORTH TEXAS
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09-28-19 |
Ohio State -17 v. Nebraska |
Top |
48-7 |
Win
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100 |
58 h 16 m |
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Taking OHIO STATE. Rolled with these guys last week. Putting up 70+ with Nebraska on deck. And said Cornhuskers trailed on the road last week by 14 multiple times as a near 14 pt road favorite. Buckeyes are scoring 44+ tonight. I think the defense does the rest in a 20+ pt win. 5* Best Bet OHIO STATE
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09-28-19 |
Kansas State v. Oklahoma State -4 |
Top |
13-26 |
Win
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100 |
58 h 56 m |
Show
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Taking OKLAHOMA STATE. One, we have the ol' unranked team favored over 'ranked' team. Love seeing that nonsense. So, again, K-State ranked? Based on a win over Mississippi State? Nicolls State, Bowling Green, road win at Miss State. Barely over 100 yards passing from your QB. A 100 yard Kick return, leading rusher 59 yards on 17 carries. Look. We were big on Texas last week over the Cowboys. Muffed punt cost me the cover the there. But, Spencer Sanders looks solid at QB. This defense will be fine vs Wildcats. 10* Money Bomb OKLAHOMA STATE
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09-28-19 |
New Mexico v. Liberty -6.5 |
Top |
10-17 |
Win
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100 |
57 h 36 m |
Show
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Taking LIBERTY. New Mexico off their biggest game of the year vs New Mexico State. Now have to fly cross country. Hugh Freeze really has this team moving the ball. Liberty won by 9 last year. Their QB last week had 300 yards passing on just 10 completions last week. Eventually Liberty will be up by 20 and New Mexico is going to have to get away from their strength of running the ball. 8* Sure Shot LIBERTY
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09-28-19 |
Virginia +12.5 v. Notre Dame |
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20-35 |
Loss |
-103 |
54 h 10 m |
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Taking VIRGINIA. We faded both of these teams last week with mixed results. We knew VA off that big win over FSU would be looking ahead to the Irish. But we thought ND would be worked by Georgia. Instead, we got a pretty good slug-fest. Now Irish in off a close, tough loss instead of a beat down. Beat down, we get a real focused ND squad. Tough loss, we have heads hanging thinking what could have been. Virginia defense will travel and the backdoor should be open in what should be about a 10pt game. 4* Money Maker VIRGINIA
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09-28-19 |
BYU v. Toledo +2.5 |
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21-28 |
Win
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100 |
51 h 44 m |
Show
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Taking TOLEDO. Just missed with these guys last week, but will take them as a home dog here. BYU defense a bit leaky giving up 72 in their last 2 games. Rockets no slouch putting up 37ppg good for 11th in the nation. 4* Money Maker TOLEDO ROCKETS
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09-27-19 |
Duke +3 v. Virginia Tech |
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45-10 |
Win
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100 |
34 h 16 m |
Show
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Taking DUKE. Have to be disappointed if you are Va Tech fan. Struggling vs Old Dom and Furman. Guess everyone is still thinking about Duke/ Alabama to open the season. Since then, 45 and 41 points put up in a pair or blowouts. 4* Money Maker DUKE
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09-26-19 |
Navy v. Memphis -10.5 |
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23-35 |
Win
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100 |
24 h 18 m |
Show
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Taking MEMPHIS. A little revenge in order. Turnovers and ensuing time of possession really wore out the Memphis defense last year. Not so much here at home. Too much fire poor for the run first Midshipmen. 4* Money Maker MEMPHIS
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09-21-19 |
Utah State -4.5 v. San Diego State |
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23-17 |
Win
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100 |
127 h 30 m |
Show
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4* Money Maker UTAH STATE
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09-21-19 |
UCLA v. Washington State -18 |
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67-63 |
Loss |
-110 |
80 h 15 m |
Show
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Taking WASHINGTON STATE. Maybe you didn't catch my video that I did on this game. But I will repeat myself. UCLA is not a good team. Not now. Not next week. Not last year. 1-16 SU run on the road. How about 3-15 SU last 18. Oh. ATS, OK. Washington State 11-2-1 last 13 ATS vs Bruins. Also on a 11-2 ATS run at home. We have extra rest. We have Mike Leach who, famous for offense, does have a decent defense. UCLA with 14ppg and that won't get it done. Totally abused as we cashed with Sooners last week. On heels of a brutal loss to San Diego State who scored a grand total of 6 points in a win over Portland. And lets not forget backing UCLA at Cincy. Chip and company look completely lost. 4* Money Maker WASHINGTON STATE
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09-21-19 |
Toledo -9 v. Colorado State |
Top |
41-35 |
Loss |
-112 |
80 h 17 m |
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Taking TOLEDO.. Rams in off getting crushed by Arkansas. This is a bad team. A bad team with no QB. Rockets with a ton of experience and should contend for MAC Championship. 5* Best Bet TOLEDO ROCKETS
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09-21-19 |
Notre Dame v. Georgia -13.5 |
Top |
17-23 |
Loss |
-110 |
124 h 10 m |
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Taking GEORGIA. Listen. Notre Dame cannon compete on the road with top programs. 0-8 in their January Bowl Game vs elite team getting outscored by 21ppg. Make no mistake about it. Georgia is an elite team. 30-3 losers to Clemson last year. 44-28 losers to Ohio State in 2016. Do I have to go back to 2013 and Bama crushing them in NCG 42-14. Even in the regular season. Last year 24-17 losers at USC. And SC had been down lately. Losers at Stanford 38-20 and 41-8 at Miami U in 2017. 45-27 at USC in 2016. Look. ND a good program. But they get exposed by real football schools as they do not have the depth and speed to keep up. Irish defense will be in for a long day against this Bulldogs OL. Ian Book can't do it by himself. Balanced Georgia and better defense at home. I'll lay the big number. 8* Sure Shot GEORGIA BULLDOGS
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09-21-19 |
Oklahoma State v. Texas -6 |
Top |
30-36 |
Push |
0 |
44 h 18 m |
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Taking TEXAS. Not backing a freshman tonight. Tough place to play. I was down a bit on Texas. Had LSU over them to open things up. But Longhorns have been putting up plenty of points. Cowboys also, 52-56-40. But this defense a little tougher than Oregon State, McNeese and Tulsa. Oklahoma State has really owned Texas going 7-2 SU last 9. Time for some payback. Again, Spencer Sanders on the road. Not buying it. 3rd road in 4 weeks for Cowboys. Ehlinger looking good. 8* Sure Shot TEXAS
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09-21-19 |
Old Dominion +28.5 v. Virginia |
Top |
17-28 |
Win
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100 |
44 h 12 m |
Show
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Taking OLD DOMINION. They guys hung vs Va Tech. Now, a run first team, who look to milk the clock, getting 4 TDs. And, 4 TDs from a team that let it all hang out in huge program win over Florida State. Now, Noles not be old time Noles, but for Virginia, huge, huge win. And, hello Notre Dame on deck. Do we really expect them to come out and put 40 plus after rallying last week? Play down to the competition week with ODU off a bye ready for this VA attack. 5* Best Bet OLD DOMINION
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09-21-19 |
Washington -4.5 v. BYU |
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45-19 |
Win
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100 |
103 h 46 m |
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Taking WASHINGTON. We had Utah over BYU in Game 1. They didn't look all that good vs Utah who looked rusty out of the gate. Now they are a small home dog vs Washington. I won't blame you for wanting to jump on them here. Everyone pumped up to take on a big brother PAC 12. But, like last week when we had Air Force. BYU is in off 2 emotional games. A huge OT road win against Tennessee. And then last week they knocked off USC, again, in OT. Have been out-yarded in all their games. Last year Washington won 35-7. In off a fairly easy win over Hawaii, I expect a 10+ point win for the visitors. 10* Money Bomb WASHINGTON HUSKIES
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09-21-19 |
Miami-OH v. Ohio State -38.5 |
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5-76 |
Win
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100 |
41 h 54 m |
Show
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Taking OHIO STATE. Yeah, laying nearly 40. 138-31. or 46-10 the average score in OSU games. Freshman QB for Miami O who was just trucked by Cincy (35-13) who was rocked by Buckeyes (42-0). Looking for something along the lines of their Indiana game, 52-10 range. OSU will get to 45+. In Miami O two real games, they have scored 14/13 points. Do they get 10 in The Horseshoe? 4* Money Maker OHIO STATE
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09-21-19 |
Temple -13.5 v. Buffalo |
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22-38 |
Loss |
-110 |
40 h 13 m |
Show
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09-21-19 |
SMU v. TCU -9.5 |
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41-38 |
Loss |
-102 |
40 h 13 m |
Show
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09-21-19 |
Coastal Carolina -16.5 v. UMass |
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62-28 |
Win
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100 |
38 h 8 m |
Show
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Taking COASTAL CAROLINA. Mass has to be one of, if not, the worse team in college football right now. 27 loss at Rutgers. 25 points loss to FCS Southern Illinois, at home! 35 at Charlotte. Coastal a tough bunch. Win at Kansas. Tough vs Eastern Michigan. Until UMass shows us something, we fade them. 4* Money Maker COASTAL CAROLINA
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09-20-19 |
Air Force +8.5 v. Boise State |
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19-30 |
Loss |
-110 |
54 h 29 m |
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Taking AIR FORCE. Had these guys last week, will come right back to them. Look. Boise at home is not the same as years past (7-17 ATS run)-We discussed last week when we took and won with another underdog. Granted, Boise taking a late knee got us the W. That being said, still high on Falcons. Triple option always tricky to prepare for. AF 11-2-1 ATS run as away dog. 48-38 revenge game for the Falcons. No Rypien to bail out Boise to the tune of 5 TDs. Freshmen QB laying to a tough dog. 4* Money Maker AIR FORCE
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09-20-19 |
Florida International +7 v. Louisiana Tech |
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31-43 |
Loss |
-110 |
7 h 40 m |
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Taking FIU. I like Butch Davis. Thought these would be better out of the gate, but QB injuries can knock down really any program. Not a fan of LT as a favorite, especially sporting a 3-10 ATS home fave run. Dogs, yeah, we will jump on Skip. Not laying a TD though in a conference opener. FIU 8-1 ATS playing team with a winning record so they can hang tough. 4* Money Maker FIU
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09-14-19 |
Oklahoma -22.5 v. UCLA |
Top |
48-14 |
Win
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100 |
68 h 28 m |
Show
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Taking OKLAHOMA. This UCLA team. Geez. Had them them in both of their losses this season. And they have looked terrible. I am the first to say we don't overreact to a game. But I have seen nothing the last 2 games that says Chip Kelly is going to be able to keep up here. This opened at like 18/19. I still think anything under 30 is a gift. 14 pts in for UCLA. Sooners with 700 yards of O in their games. Oklahoma a bye week next. UCLA with PAC 12 home opener up next. Only way this game is close is if UCLA manages 3 8 minute TD drives to keep visitors off the field. Not happening. 10* Money Bomb OKLAHOMA SOONERS
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09-14-19 |
Florida -8 v. Kentucky |
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29-21 |
Push |
0 |
68 h 40 m |
Show
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Taking FLORIDA. I am high on Gators, not so much on Kentucky. We had Florida huge in Game over Miami. Turnovers burned us. Florida can bring the pressure. Also if anyone forgot, Wildcats ending a 31 year winless streak last year beating the Gators. That game featured Kentucky amassing over 300 yards on the ground. Well, Benny Snell is in the NFL with those 175 yards, and QB Wilson and his 101 is out. We had Toledo over these guys. You know I am backing the road faves in a big revenge spot. Better offense. Better defense. 5* Best Bet FLORIDA GATORS
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09-14-19 |
Western Kentucky v. Louisville -8 |
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21-38 |
Win
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100 |
65 h 44 m |
Show
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Taking LOUISVILLE. So- I think WKU is on the decline, while UL is on the rise. Haven't seen anything out of Western that makes me think they hang here. UL still has work to do for sure. But the new coach is bringing change and I see a 14pt win today. 4* Money Maker LOUISVILLE
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09-14-19 |
Alabama -25 v. South Carolina |
Top |
47-23 |
Loss |
-109 |
64 h 29 m |
Show
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Taking ALABAMA. Yeah, I will lay a quarter on the road. Freshman QB vs the Tide. Bama in a normal game wins by, like 22-23 a game. Now they get to feast on a young signal caller. This is Charleston Southern. I can't see South Carolina getting into the teens here. Alabama is good for 45+ today. 8* Sure Shot ALABAMA
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09-14-19 |
Stanford v. Central Florida -7 |
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27-45 |
Win
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100 |
64 h 25 m |
Show
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Taking UCF. Backing the little guys here. You know this team is licking their chops to get a Power 5 school in town. And they get a PAC 12 program to boot. You know we don't love the PAC 12, especially on the road. And this UCF team has shown it can play with the big dogs. Not sure how Stanford's defense holds up here. Tough place to play. 4* Money Maker UCF
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09-14-19 |
Air Force +5 v. Colorado |
Top |
30-23 |
Win
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100 |
62 h 5 m |
Show
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Taking AIR FORCE. So Colorado comes in off huge rivalry games. Wins over Colorado State and Nebraska. The Cornhusker Comeback was a wild down 17-7 win 34-31 OT win. If there was a ever a spot for a little letdown, here it comes. Triple Option team who is off their bye week. Now, this isn't a huge number, but worth the value on the dog. A good schedule spot for Air Force. They will want to show up against in-state 'big brother.' How pumped will this crowd be for Air Force after Nebraska? 5* Best Bet AIR FORCE
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09-13-19 |
Washington State v. Houston +9.5 |
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31-24 |
Win
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100 |
47 h 39 m |
Show
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Taking HOUSTON. Will grab the home dogs here. Ok not exactly at home, but NRG is a mere 5 miles from campus. Cougars took out the Sooners here. Let's just say that the COUGARS will win this game! Ok -ok, both teams use the Cougars nick-name. Mike Leach bring the air raid back into Big 12 country where it started. Look. I am no fan of PAC 12 teams. Especially laying a number like this. We had Houston and the points with some ML sprinkled in vs Oklahoma to start the year. We will do it again here. Hurts cut them up on the ground. Leach teams not much into running. Again, we have King behind center who was good for 50 TDs last season. Should be a back and forth type of game. Back door open regardless. 4* Money Maker HOUSTON COUGARS
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09-07-19 |
Minnesota v. Fresno State +3.5 |
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38-35 |
Win
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100 |
58 h 58 m |
Show
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Taking FRESNO. had these guys last year on the road vs Minny. Time for some revenge. Never know what Gophers team is showing up. Bulldogs 22-7 SU under Tedford and 9-0 ATS as dogs. Minny on a 2-10 SU run away from home. 4* Money Maker FRESNO STATE
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09-07-19 |
Central Florida -10.5 v. Florida Atlantic |
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48-14 |
Win
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100 |
55 h 35 m |
Show
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Taking CENTRAL FLORIDA. This program doesn't look like it skips a beat. FAU hung around for a cover last week. This week though, I don't see UCF taking their food off the pedal. In state game, forget it. Knights will drop 50 on Lane's crew. 4* Money Maker UCF Knights
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09-07-19 |
Western Kentucky v. Florida International -7 |
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20-14 |
Loss |
-110 |
54 h 11 m |
Show
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Taking FIU. Another team that hurt me last week. Will come back with them as home faves. Still think this team will battle for conference title. WKU is in major rebuild. Butch Davis has done well in CUSA play and off a loss with 16 starters back, at home. 10 pt win in the making. 4* Money Maker FIU PANTHERS
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09-07-19 |
Wyoming v. Texas State +7 |
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23-14 |
Loss |
-105 |
42 h 44 m |
Show
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Taking TEXAS STATE. Wyoming was a 16 point home dog and managed to win 37-31. Maybe a bit of over-reaction here? Texas State opened up on the road against Texas A&M. Talk about a tough place to play. Look. Wyoming got 3 Missouri TOs, one for a TD. Another an INT in the endzone. Texas State turned the ball over 4 times themselves. And still nearly covered a big number. Give me the home dog. 4* Money Maker TEXAS STATE
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09-07-19 |
San Diego State v. UCLA -7.5 |
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23-14 |
Loss |
-110 |
52 h 35 m |
Show
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Taking UCLA. Had these guys vs Cincy, will come right back. Look. San Diego State is in off a 6-0 win, at home, over Portland. If Chip Kelly can't get his team to win this one by double digits, Bruins need to start looking for a new HC. 4* Money Maker UCLA BRUINS
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09-07-19 |
Illinois -21 v. Connecticut |
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31-23 |
Loss |
-107 |
51 h 8 m |
Show
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Taking the ILLINOIS. How do you think of backing Connecticut? Forgot about that game 1 squeaker. That will probably be the only time we see this defense keep someone in the 20s. Last year points allowed. 40, 3 times - 50, 5 times - 60, 2 times.. 38 and 22 in their other 2 games. This should be 40-10. 4* Money Maker ILLINOIS
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09-07-19 |
Southern Miss +16.5 v. Mississippi State |
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15-38 |
Loss |
-105 |
38 h 54 m |
Show
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Taking SOUTHERN MISS. Will take the big dogs here vs instate rival. Experienced bunch on the offense with 10 guys back. They won't be scared. Miss State has to replace 3 defensive starters now in the NFL and have just 4 guys back on that side of the ball. MSU got 5 turnovers and still couldn't cover vs UL Lafayette last week giving up nearly 500 yards to their offense. I think we hang tough. Don't be shocked to see So Miss with a big special teams play. 4* Money Maker SOUTHERN MISS
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09-07-19 |
Kennesaw State +4 v. Kent State |
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23-26 |
Win
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100 |
49 h 18 m |
Show
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4* Money Maker KENNESAW STATE
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09-06-19 |
Marshall +12.5 v. Boise State |
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7-14 |
Win
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100 |
20 h 4 m |
Show
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Taking MARSHALL here. First off. Prime let down spot for Boise. I mean, outscoring Noles 23-0 on the road. Hats off, plenty of props. Now they are home on their Smurf Turf. Well, it isn't as magical as it was years ago. 11-20-1 ATS and 6-14 ATS vs winning teams under this coach. Herd no walk over. Should be primed to contend for their own conference title. This just seems a bit inflated based on that win. And again, freshmen QB leading the way. Boise can easily win this and not cover. I think this is going to be a close game. 4* Money Maker MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD
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09-02-19 |
Notre Dame v. Louisville +20.5 |
Top |
35-17 |
Win
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100 |
131 h 8 m |
Show
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Taking LOUISVILLE. Irish couldn't cover 20 in 4 contests last year. Can't see them doing it here. Ok, ND has Ian Book back at QB. But - lost their leading rushing and receiver. And 4 of their top defensive guys. We see them get rolled in January Bowl games because they don't have the depth to compete. Not that UL is a New Year's Day bowl team, but the talent is still ACC level and pretty decent. Satterfield comes over from Appy State where he was 28-4 in Sun Belt play. This team absolutely quit on Bobby Petrino last year. Leading Florida State before losing 28-24. Then they get wholloped 66-31 by Georgia Tech. And then the wheels just fall off as they allow 56-77-54-52-56. That is nuts. But, a new regime in charge. A new attitude. A defensive coach with 10 starters back, 6 on offense. UL players have been waiting a year to redeem themselves. Irish to open a good start and getting 20. 10* Money Bomb LOUISVILLE
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09-01-19 |
Houston +24.5 v. Oklahoma |
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31-49 |
Win
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100 |
70 h 22 m |
Show
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Taking HOUSTON here. If I could get the +850, I would be taking here on the site MONEY LINE. Look. This is a monster line vs a team with a QB that put up 50 TDs last year. New HC who loves to run and gun. Sooners have to replace their own QB. Albeit, they bring in some guy you may have heard of who was 26-2 at Alabama. I get that Oklahoma reloads, but replacing 4 OL that are now in the NFL is a tough bill to fill. Sooners never had much of a defense. So the points, I think, are double what they should be. All we need is a turnover or 2 and we can be in lead with home faves playing catch-up. 4* Money Maker HOUSTON COUGARS
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08-31-19 |
SMU +3 v. Arkansas State |
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37-30 |
Win
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100 |
46 h 34 m |
Show
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Taking SMU. Have to like getting Texas QB Shane Buechele to take over for the Mustangs. Sonny Dykes with 16 starters back to help the cause. Arkansas State starting over with a new QB and RB - plus new OC and DC. Red Wolves should be the faves in the Sun Belt West, but this is a tough game out of the gate. Would much rather be backing them as dogs, then small faves. Will lean on what should be an explosive WR corps with the Buechele behind center. A deep defense should help also. 4* Money Maker SMU
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08-31-19 |
Northwestern v. Stanford -6 |
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7-17 |
Win
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100 |
208 h 3 m |
Show
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Taking STANFORD. A lot of love for Northwestern. But I am not biting. Stanford a solid club. These guys always seem to field a tough team. And this isn't an easy road spot for Northwestern either. These guys have been known to get picked off out of conference. Akron and Duke got them last year. 4* Money Maker STANFORD
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08-31-19 |
Eastern Michigan -5.5 v. Coastal Carolina |
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30-23 |
Win
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100 |
112 h 29 m |
Show
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Taking EASTERN MICHIGAN. 7 offense and 10 defensive starters back including a senior QB and RB to lead the charge. So, Coastal is still new to the big boy football conferences. I know MAC isn't a powerhouse, but it does rate higher than the Sun Belt. Especially vs a team just a couple years into FBS play. A young QB and defense aren't recipes for success in many games. This should be a 10-14 win for the road team. 4* Money Maker EASTERN MICHIGAN
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08-31-19 |
Ole Miss v. Memphis -5.5 |
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10-15 |
Loss |
-109 |
109 h 13 m |
Show
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Taking MEMPHIS. Nice experience back for us. We have an AAC team favored over the big, bad SEC. Makes sense. Ole Miss with 3 offensive starters back and a freshman QB. New OC a familiar name in Rich Rodriguez. Even on defense we see a new coordinator. Least we forget this team is coming off NCAA scholarship restrictions. That takes away from depth. So. We have a program with little depth. New schemes on both sides of the ball. And hungry mid major favored to win their conference. 4* Money Maker MEMPHIS TIGERS
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08-31-19 |
Toledo +12 v. Kentucky |
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24-38 |
Loss |
-106 |
75 h 18 m |
Show
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Taking TOLEDO. Will grab a the double digits with the MAC favorite. I know it's SEC Kentucky. But this is football, not hoops. They don't reload talent. They lose a big play maker at RB. 10 starters back for the Wildcats. Rockets come in with a lot of seniors and returning starters. Not only will this game be close, won't be shocked at an outright win. 4* Money Maker TOLEDO ROCKETS
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08-31-19 |
Boise State v. Florida State -5.5 |
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36-31 |
Loss |
-110 |
47 h 42 m |
Show
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Taking the SEMINOLES. I know FSU was down last year. But come on. Part of me wants to take Boise based on this line. It screams take the dogs. But I can't pull the trigger as this is a home game in Florida. With so much to prove, Noles have to make a statement out of the box they are back. Beating an above average mid major is a nice start to the season even if that team is breaking in a new QB on the road. 4* Money Maker FLORIDA STATE
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08-30-19 |
Utah State +3.5 v. Wake Forest |
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35-38 |
Win
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100 |
260 h 17 m |
Show
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Taking UTAH STATE. Just a little fishy with this line. Aggies do return their great QB - but having 2 returning on offense (7 on D) doesn't really spell short line to me. Wake has been bowling 3 straight years. 12 returning starters. Yet, laying basically home field to a Mountain West team with a new HC. I'll bite on the small dog with the odd line. 4* Money Maker UTAH STATE AGGIES
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08-30-19 |
UMass v. Rutgers -14.5 |
Top |
21-48 |
Win
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100 |
330 h 41 m |
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Taking RUTGERS. These guys basically in my backyard. And nothing would make me happier for them to start winning games in the Big 10 and bringing some respect to our State's football status. Chris Ash needs a big win for his program. UMass is the right opponent to start the year. A new HC breaking in schemes. Just 8 returning starters. Last year, 4 wins, 3 vs FBS teams. All 8 losses by double digits. 34 at BC, 21 at Georgia Southern, 39 at FIU, 16 at Ohio, 39 at Georgia, 19 vs BYU, 16 vs USF. Look Rutgers not some awesome program. 1-11 last year and laying 2 TDs. This is probably Ash's best team. As bad as they were last year, they didn't quit. Nearly beat Northwestern and Michigan State. Lost to Penn State here by a TD. 8* Sure Shot RUTGERS
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08-30-19 |
Wisconsin v. South Florida +13.5 |
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49-0 |
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93 h 33 m |
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Taking SOUTH FLORIDA. This is a big number. South Florida in August could be pretty nasty weather wise. Will Wisconsin last in the humidity? The offense will bring Jonathan Taylor to lead it's rush attack. But I'm not sold on the QB, or a defense that doesn't have any preseason All Big 10 players. With 9 offensive and 6 defensive starters back, Bulls much more experienced than last year's team. 7-0 out of the gate faded to 7-6. But I have senior QB, RB, TE, WR 4 returning OL started and nearly 2 touchdowns at home. 4* Money Maker SOUTH FLORIDA
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08-29-19 |
Utah -4.5 v. BYU |
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30-12 |
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100 |
227 h 32 m |
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Taking UTAH. So this line has been sliding down. I get BYU is tough at home. But I really like this Utah team. I am as of this writing Tuesday, trying to find the best number for them to win the PAC 12. That is where I think this team is. Great coach. Like the defense. Always solid units. Returning starters. They check all the proverbial boxes. 5* Best Bet UTAH UTES
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