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12-02-17 | Ohio State -6 v. Wisconsin | Top | 27-21 | Push | 0 | 30 h 37 m | Show |
Ohio State vs. Wisconsin 8:00 ET Buckeyes (-) over Badgers- As a fan I want so much for Wisconsin to win this game (except that I'm posting the Buckeyes) just so Alabama doesn't make it to the Championship Playoffs. The Badgers have the top defense in the country and have 12 wins without a loss but none of their wins have come against ranked teams. I don't believe that Ohio State can get to the CFP because of their 31-point 55-24 loss to Iowa. The last time these two met was in the Big Ten Championship game in 2014 when the Buckeyes crushed the Badgers 59-0. My final thoughts are that 'Vegas' has made the two-loss Buckeyes a strong favorite over an undefeated foe. Too much speed and too many options with fire-power for Whisky to contend with.Take OHIO STATE! |
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12-02-17 | Hawks +5 v. Nets | Top | 114-102 | Win | 100 | 3 h 57 m | Show |
Atlanta at Brooklyn 3:00 ET Hawks (+) over Nets- This is a totally different Nets club then what we saw last season. They have already won nine games and did not reach that total until game 42 last season. Brooklyn has been very competitive this season and are on a 7-0 ATS run heading into this afternoon's encounter against Atlanta. The Hawks who are 0-4 ATS in the last four meetings finds this matchup a bit differently this time around as they are the underdog. With rolls reversed the Hawks fly high with a win today. Take ATLANTA! |
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12-01-17 | Spurs v. Grizzlies +5 | Top | 95-79 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 23 m | Show |
San Antonio at Memphis 8:00 ET Grizzlies (+) over Spurs- Streaks abound here as San Antonio has won their last three and the Grizzlies have lost nine straight games and their coach. The Memphis coaching change surprised most NBA insiders but it didn't help as they were held to just 95 points in their last at San Antonio on Wednesday. The Griz have been in the NBA playoffs eight straight years but they are missing an important cog in that point guard Mike Conley who has an Achilles injury. The Spurs are just 4-5 straight-up and 2-7 ATS on the road. Take MEMPHIS! |
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12-01-17 | Stanford +4 v. USC | Top | 28-31 | Win | 100 | 33 h 24 m | Show |
Stanford vs USC 8:00 ET Cardinal (+) over Trojans- i'm very pleased with this PAC-12 Championship matchup as 'we' posted the winner between these two the first time they played. These two met Sept. 9 with USC posting a 38-20 Megabucks Best Bet win for 'us' when the out-gained the Cardinal 624-342. The Trojans have won four straight since their 49-14 beating at Notre Dame while Stanford who has won eight of their last nine are off a win over the Fighting Irish with a short week before this championship game. The Cardinal usually play the Trojans tough winning seven of the last 10 and they will get the money here. Take STANFORD! |
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11-30-17 | Redskins v. Cowboys +2 | Top | 14-38 | Win | 100 | 20 h 16 m | Show |
Washington at Dallas 8:25 ET Cowboys over Redskins- Last time I looked Kirk Cousins was the NFC's leading passer and yet the Redskins are a 5-6 club that is looking to measure up in this round-up with the Cowboys. You see before the 'Boys embarked on their current 3-game losing streak scoring less then 10 points in every game they destroyed the 'Skins in Washington 33-19. Of course that was when Ezekiel Elliot ran for 150 yards and I have word that he won't do that again...at least not this week. Dallas is still running at a 4.4 yard clip without Elliot but Dak Prescott has been affected the most with five interceptions since Elliots departure while have thrown only four all last season. Dallas knows the can handle Washington and will make the proper adjustments. Take the COWBOYS! |
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11-29-17 | UNLV v. Northern Iowa +1 | Top | 68-77 | Win | 101 | 9 h 37 m | Show |
UNLV at Northern Iowa 8:00 ET Panthers over Rebels- Can it be? Can UNLV return to national prominence? They are 6-0 straight-up and 5-1 ATS playing patsies at home with one away game on a neutral site. Northern Iowa is 3-0 at home and are off a loss to Villanova and this is their first 'lined' game at home. The Rebels appear to have an offensive advantage ranking 9th for offensive field goal percentage and 37% from 3-point range. The problem here is that this is UNLV's first true road game and their shooting percentages will drop against a team that allows just 44.5 points per game at home. These two met in Oklahoma City in the 2010 NCAA tourney with the Panthers winning at the buzzer 69-66. Same result here. Take NORTHERN IOWA! |
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11-28-17 | Heat +5 v. Cavs | Top | 97-108 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 37 m | Show |
Miami at Cleveland 7:00 ET Heat (+) over Cavaliers- After a slow start the Cavaliers have started to put it together winning their last eight led by LeBron James who has been his usual unstoppable self. Miami has won three straight themselves and will see coach Eric Spoelstra up against former Heat NBA champions Dwayne Wade and James. Despite their winning streak Cleveland his managed to win 'playing short' with Shumpert and Thomas and others ailing. Miami won 3-of-4 meeting last season and do it again here. Take MIAMI! |
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11-27-17 | Cavs +2.5 v. 76ers | Top | 113-91 | Win | 100 | 6 h 40 m | Show |
Cleveland at Philadelphia 7:00 ET Cavaliers (+) over 76ers- Wait a second...okay. O have to write this to garner the true impact of the 76ers being favored over LeBron James and the Cavaliers. Although Philadelphia is 16-5 ATS and 10-1 ATS at home against Cleveland in the James era it was an underdog every time. Now, this season they they are 14-4 ATS while the Cavs are 6-12-1 ATS on the season but, 6-3 ATS on the road. After a rocky start Cleveland has won seven straight. Take the CAVALIERS! |
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11-26-17 | Duke v. Florida +2.5 | Top | 87-84 | Loss | -107 | 8 h 1 m | Show |
Duke vs. Florida 10:30 ET Gators (+) over Blue Devils- What do you do when your senior leader All-American guard Grayson Allen is in foul trouble and you are trailing Texas by 13-points in the second half. Well, if you are Duke you let one of the four freshman take over and 6'11” Marvin Bagley did just that scoring 34 points and adding 15 rebounds to lead the Blue Devils comeback. Florida will try and beat you with their backcourt led by Chris Chiozza who had 26 points and 10 assists in Florida's 111-105 double-overtime win over Gonzaga. Duke has dominated this series leading 13-4 but they are far from home and the Gators have enough experience and depth to win here. Take FLORIDA! |
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11-26-17 | Panthers v. Jets +6 | Top | 35-27 | Loss | -115 | 19 h 25 m | Show |
Carolina at New York Jets 1:00 ET Jets (+)**** over Panthers- It appears Carolina is on a roll winning their last three and already with more wins this year (7) then the entire 2016 season. Cam Newton is certainly the center piece and was outstanding in the Panthers last game two weeks ago dismantling of Miami 45-21. This week New ton will get his favorite receiver back as Greg Olsen return for the injured list and the Jets have had difficulties with tight ends this season allowing six touchdowns. New York has already surpassed most expectation with four wins as they are 3-2 straight-up at home and 6-0 ATS in their last six. Better then thought of the Jets fly high here. Take NEW YORK! |
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11-25-17 | Washington State v. Washington -10 | Top | 14-41 | Win | 100 | 25 h 32 m | Show |
Washington State at Washington 8:00 ET Huskies (-)***** over Cougars- I really had to do a 'double-take' when I first saw this 'number' as Washington opened a 'double-digit' favorite and my instinct told me 'no way.' But, this is a way and a reason at this points of the season the odds-makers are not making mistakes. Washington is forced into the roll of spoilers as the Cougars can clinch a PAC-12 conference Champion game appearance with a win here while the Huskies are only bowl bound. Disappointed with the College Football Playoffs Washington has won seven of the past eight meetings including the last four. Washington State's two losses were on the road where their opponents outscored them by eight points per game while the Huskies are 6-0 at home going 4-2 ATS. Take WASHINGTON! |
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11-25-17 | Celtics v. Pacers +3 | Top | 108-98 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 25 m | Show |
Boston at Indiana 8:00 ET Pacers (+)**** over Celtics- Indiana has gotten hot at the right time winning their last five (5-0 ATS) with nine of their next 11 at home. Boston bounced back after their loss after 16 straight wins and will be a little short handed tonight with two more forwards down for this contest. Although the Celtics have won 17 of their last 18 their stamina is starting to wear thin. Pacers 5-3 both straight-up and ATS at home and win here. Take INDIANA! |
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11-25-17 | Alabama v. Auburn +5 | Top | 14-26 | Win | 100 | 20 h 41 m | Show |
Alabama at Auburn 3:30 ET Tigers (+)**** over Crimson Tide- The 'Iron Bowl is without a doubt the 'Game' of the day as these two SEC rivals need no extra incentive to play this game. Alabama is going into Jordan Hare Stadium #1 and has won seven of the last nine meetings but are ravaged by injury to linebackers and have moved freshman into more demanding rolls. I'm going to pull out some NCAA trends where undefeated clubs as road favorites are 7-15 ATS in their final game of the regular season. Add that Auburn is 8-1 ATS at home against undefeated SEC opponents. Take AUBURN! |
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11-24-17 | Knicks v. Hawks +2 | Top | 104-116 | Win | 100 | 9 h 49 m | Show |
New York at Atlanta 7:30 ET Hawks (+) over Knicks- New York has been one of the 'feel good' stories in the NBA where they jettisoned their over-rated 'Super Star' in Carmelo Anthony and have a nucleus of young promising talent. Of course the Knicks are led by center Kristaps Porzingis who is fourth in the NBA in scoring averaging 27.3 points per game and with plenty of scoring from teammate Tom Hardaway Jr. who is returning to Atlanta for the first time since coming over to New York. The Knicks have had the advantage of playing 12 home games where they are 9-3 straight-up and 10-2 ATS. On the road it os a different story for the young Knickerbockers who are just 1-4 both straight-up and ATS on the road. The lowly Hawks are just 1-6 at home but 3-4 ATS and will get the money here. Take ATLANTA! |
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11-24-17 | Iowa v. Nebraska +4 | Top | 56-14 | Loss | -105 | 17 h 43 m | Show |
Iowa at Nebraska 4:00 ET Cornhuskers (+)**** over Hawkeyes- Is this the same Iowa team that put up 55 points and 487 yards against Ohio State...of course it's not! The Hawkeyes had scored under 20 points in four of their five Big Ten games before the Buckeyes and have scored just 14 and 15 in their last two. That's good news for the Cornhuskers defense which gave up 609 yards to Penn State last week. Both these clubs are 3-5 in conference play and Iowa has had their moment. Finally, Mike Riley Nebraska head coach is 21-7-1 ATS after consecutive losses and 13-1 ATS as a dog. (Take ML). Take NEBRASKA! |
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11-24-17 | Navy v. Houston -4.5 | Top | 14-24 | Win | 100 | 23 h 0 m | Show |
Navy at Houston 9:00 ET Cougars (-)*** over Midshipmen- I can't help this one and I always hate playing against the Navy (it's a WWII Dad thing). The Midshipmen who are undergoing trials at Annapolis daily are off a huge effort at Notre Dame (cover) and have the Army up next. Even for these guys who are trained to remained focused they have to be thinking about the Cadets as they have revenge on their mind after last season's loss to West Point. Take HOUSTON! |
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11-23-17 | Giants +7.5 v. Redskins | Top | 10-20 | Loss | -105 | 25 h 6 m | Show |
New York Giants at Washington 8:30 ET Giants (+) over Redskins- Washington dropped their second straight after blowing a 15-point lead with under 4-minutes to play in the Super Dome in New Orleans on Sunday. The heart break of the realization that they are now 4-6 instead of 5-5 and it will take two weeks to get even again. The Giants were 'our' Major Shocker' winner over KC and have regrouped after two months of awful football. The Redskins defense has fallen to 31st and with Eli Manning posting a 17-8 record as a starter against Washington while Kirk Cousins in 2-4 against the Giants. Take NEW YORK! |
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11-22-17 | Celtics v. Heat +3.5 | Top | 98-104 | Win | 100 | 9 h 41 m | Show |
Boston at Miami 7:35 ET Heat (+) over Celtics- The Boston Celtics are on a record run after dropping their first two games to start the season and have reeled off 16 straight wins going a phenomenal 15-2-1 ATS. So strong are the Celtics that they are even 9-1 both straight-up and ATS on the road while Miami has yet to 'cover' at home. Boston has won eight straight in this series but the last three wins have come by and average of four points. Although the Heat are 3-5 straight-up at home they are 0-7-1 ATS. Look for the Heat's Goran Dragic to break out of his mini shooting slump and for Miami to end Boston's streak. Take the HEAT! |
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11-21-17 | Bulls +6 v. Lakers | Top | 94-103 | Loss | -105 | 12 h 22 m | Show |
Chicago at L.A. Lakers 10:30 ET Bulls (+) over Lakers- It is interesting that the Lakers can be such a strong favorite against anyone even a bottom feeder like the Bulls. Chicago is 3-11 over all and are just 1-7 on the road but the points have helped as they are 4-4 ATS. These two clubs split four games last season but both clubs have gone through major changes with Chicago getting the worst of it. 'We' used Los Angeles as a Best Bet winner Sunday over Denver 127-109 and have problem playing against them here. Take CHICAGO! |
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11-20-17 | Cavs v. Pistons +2 | Top | 116-88 | Loss | -107 | 8 h 53 m | Show |
Cleveland at Detroit 7:00 ET Pistons (+) over Cavaliers- The LeBron James led Cavaliers have won four straight and three straight on the road are now 9-7 on the season and will be in Detroit up against the Pistons who has won nine of their last 12. Cleveland who is using Dwyane Wade more and more off the bench will be without guard Iman Shumpert has joined Derrick Rose on the injured list. Note that all of the Cavaliers wins during this mini 4-game streak have come against sub .500 teams. Take DETROIT! |
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11-19-17 | Nuggets v. Lakers +5.5 | Top | 109-127 | Win | 100 | 8 h 30 m | Show |
Denver at L.A. Lakers 9:30 ET Lakers (+) over Nuggets- Don't think for a minute that I believe that Lonzo Ball will every but anything more then a 'Rich man's Rickie Rubio. He has great vision and can grab you an occasional rebound but offensively he is a liability and player you don't even have to guard and his defense is weak. Luke Walton has seen enough to remove Ball from any competitive contest in the fourth quarter. Los Angeles has dropped their last two both at home but I expect them to rebound here and get the money. Tale the LAKERS! |
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11-19-17 | Eagles v. Cowboys +6 | Top | 37-9 | Loss | -105 | 27 h 43 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Dallas 8:30 ET Cowboys (+) over Eagles- Well, Jerry Jones gambled and Dallas lost. Zeke Elliot will miss the next five games as his six-game suspension was finally enforced. Last week's game a 27-7 loss to Atlanta was the Cowboys in their first game without Ezekiel Elliot was a disaster as we predicted and that isn't when I expect out of them the rest of the way. I understand Philadelphia is the best team in the NFL (8-1) and have won seven straight including six straight covers and are coming off a bye week but the rolls are so reversed here as the Eagles are favored in the heart of Texas. Dallas isn't as bad as they looked and will get 'professional' here. Take the COWBOYS! |
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11-19-17 | Lions v. Bears +3 | Top | 27-24 | Push | 0 | 19 h 19 m | Show |
Detroit at Chicago 1:00 ET Bears (+) over Lions- If ever a bigger group of 'paper lions' every existed anywhere it is here. Detroit enters the Windy City having won their last two and knowing that they have defeated the Bears seven of the last eight meetings in this series but are only 1-4 ATS in the last five meetings. Chicago has dropped their last two and no doubt has trouble on offense with rookie Mitch Trubiskey the Bears have scored 20 or more points just twice in nine games. Still, Stafford will give you a chance as he has 17 interceptions to go with his 22 TD passes. Ground control and defense. Take CHICAGO! |
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11-18-17 | Celtics v. Hawks +7 | Top | 110-99 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 28 m | Show |
Boston at Atlanta 7:30 ET Hawks (+) over Celtics- Boston should be feeling really good about themselves after their comeback win over Golden State to extend their winning streak to 14 games. Some might think that the Celtics got the benefit of 'home court' officiating as they attempted 18 more free throws then the Warriors in their Thursday's 92-88 victory. Oh, well that's been the storyline forever in the NBA. This version of the Hawks has shown little to brag about as they are 3-12 on the season but they won their first home game 126-80 over Sacramento which was the largest margin of victory in franchise history. The Celtics should be a little flat here as the Hawks soar. Take ATLANTA! |
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11-18-17 | Princeton +4 v. St. Joe's | Top | 58-71 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 46 m | Show |
Princeton at St. Josephs 7:00 ET Tigers (+) over Hawks- My first impression without know who plays for who is that the Atlanta-10 should be favored over and Ivy League school. Now, St. Joes' is 1-1 after opening with a loss against Toledo and then defeating powerhouse Illinois-Chicago on the road. Now, the return home for their 'home opener and host Ivy power Princeton. The Tigers are 0-2 both straight-up and ATS losing to at Butler and at home as a beaten favorite against Brigham Young. It's a matter of numbers especially early in the season. The Hawks are way to small a favorite to be taken seriously here. The Tigers roar off with their first win. The difference in competition played is huge. Take PRINCETON! |
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11-17-17 | Heat +5.5 v. Wizards | Top | 91-88 | Win | 100 | 8 h 52 m | Show |
Miami at Washington 7:00 ET Heat (+) over Wizards- This is the second of back-to-back meetings as the Wizards were able to win 102-93 in Miami on Wednesday. Washington's back court duo of John Wall and Bradley Beal took command against the Heat scoring 53 points as they outscored the South Beach Boys by 16 points at the free throw line. This time around the Heat will go inside to Hassan Whiteside who is averaging 16.3 points and 15.8 rebounds since returning to the lineup. Miami won both contests in Washington last year and they are 22-8-1 ATS in their last 31 trips to D.C. Take MIAMI! |
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11-15-17 | Cavs v. Hornets +2.5 | Top | 115-107 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 19 m | Show |
Cleveland at Charlotte 8:00 ET Hornets (+) over Cavaliers- 'King James' (see Knicks Kanter) will try and rule over Charlotte once again as Cleveland has beaten the Hornets six straight times and in 10 of the past 11 meetings. The 'Queen City' (King George's wife) club has lost their last four but are 4-1 straight-up and ATS at home. The Cavaliers we all know have been struggling and are just 1-5-1 ATS against teams with losing records. The Hornets will have the benefit of Nic Batum's debut tonight and his added offense will help push them over the top. Take CHARLOTTE! |
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11-14-17 | Raptors +6.5 v. Rockets | Top | 129-113 | Win | 100 | 9 h 42 m | Show |
Toronto at Houston 8:00 ET Raptors (+) over Rockets- The Rockets have blasted off and have now won six in-a-row all without point guard Chris Paul. During this streak Houston is averaging 120.2 points with James Harden leading the way in the past six games with 35.8 points per games along with 11.5 assists. Toronto is 0-4 ATS in their last four games overall but will be on point tonight. Take TORONTO! |
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11-12-17 | Patriots v. Broncos +8.5 | Top | 41-16 | Loss | -130 | 26 h 53 m | Show |
New England at Denver 8:30 ET Broncos (+) over Patriots- How, awful were the Broncos last week, I mean really, that makes four straight losses where they weren't even competitive starting with losing to the pitiful Giants at home. There is really very little for me to say about New England, Tom Brady...blah blah blah, Bellichick Blah Blah Blah. I know. This is one of those I can't explain games, because one team is so much better then the other. Brock Osweiler has come full circle getting the starting nod will help because Siemian was God-awful. New England will control the ball and the scoreboard and see to it that Denver is always in striking distance. Take the BRONCOS! |
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11-12-17 | Jets v. Bucs +2.5 | Top | 10-15 | Win | 100 | 18 h 21 m | Show |
New York Jets at Tampa Bay 1:00 ET Buccaneers (+) over Jets- All summer day after day after day I hear who bad the Jets were...'they might not win a game', the Browns and Niners have improved but not the Jets. Well, they are not going to the Super Bowl but New York has won four games and are favored here in their 10th. But, the storyline here is not that they are favored on the road but that their former quarterback who holds the New York Jets franchise record touchdown passes 31 Ryan Fitzpatrick is playing for Tampa Bay as they are lucky enough to have 'Shameless' Winston is sidelined. Oddly enough, Josh McCown as a Tampa Bay QB went 1-10 as a starter. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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11-11-17 | Cavs v. Mavs +6 | Top | 111-104 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 9 m | Show |
Cleveland at Dallas 8:30 ET Mavericks (+) over Cavaliers- Has LeBron already left Cleveland? By the looks of their current run and overall play it is hard to see James saving the Cavaliers who have lost six of their last eight. (The worst stretch since the return of 'King James'). Dallas at 2-10 is overall and just 1-5 both straight-up and ATS at home but Cleveland is just 1-4 ATS in their last five meetings in Dallas and just 2-8 ATS in the last 10 meetings overall. Mavericks rookies sensation Dennis Smith Jr. is picking up the slack as aging super-star Dirk Nowitzki has scored in single figures in each of the last three games. Still, the Cavaliers are in a funk. Take DALLAS! |
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11-11-17 | Notre Dame v. Miami-FL +3.5 | Top | 8-41 | Win | 100 | 25 h 23 m | Show |
Notre Dame at Miami 8:00 ET Hurricanes (+) over Fighting Irish- Undefeated Miami-FL is once again an underdog at home and they are just going to have to go out and repeat what happened last week when Virginia Tech came to town and got beat down. This match-up along with the SEC Georgia/Auburn matchup are the 'prime' games among a slue of great games Saturday. Most of us are aware of the storyline history of these two schools where Notre Dame has an 18-7-1 series advantage, but the Hurricanes have won the last five in Miami. Contrast in styles here as the Irish will run the ball every chance they get and Miami will have to throw the ball in order ti win. At home...it's the HURRICANES! |
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11-11-17 | Georgia v. Auburn +3 | Top | 17-40 | Win | 100 | 21 h 58 m | Show |
Georgia at Auburn 3:30 ET Tigers (+) over Bulldogs- “Oh Lordy” would I love to be in Jordan-Hare Stadium for this smash mouth SEC affair. No. 1 Georgia has it on both sides of the ball and has dominated the Tigers at Auburn winning seven of the last 10 outright. Yet, the nation's top-ranked team is favored by less then a field goal. Now, with the understanding that the Tigers are ranked No. 10 and have scored over 40 points in each of their last five games (tying a school record). The Bulldogs won 13-7 last season in Athens without scoring a touchdown. This time it won't matter. Take AUBURN! |
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11-10-17 | Washington v. Stanford +6.5 | Top | 22-30 | Win | 100 | 14 h 54 m | Show |
Washington at Stanford 10:30 ET Cardinal (+) over Huskies- Washington has won their last two after their shocking 13-7 loss to Arizona State coming off last weeks 38-3 win over Oregon. Stanford at 6-3 and having a disappointing season after last week loss to Washington State can actually make it to the PAC-12 title game with a win here and with the Huskies upsetting the Cougars two weeks from now. It is plausible and the Cardinal need just to win here first. A few notes: Washington is 1-9 ATS off a double-digit ATS win and Stanford is 7-0 ATS a conference home dogs of 4 or more points and they are 11-2 ATS after a conference loss. Getting points is a bonus. Take STANFORD! |
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11-10-17 | Magic v. Suns +4 | Top | 128-112 | Loss | -115 | 11 h 10 m | Show |
Orlando at Phoenix 9:00 ET Suns (+) over over Magic- Phoenix who started the season with the worst opening day loss in NBA history had a brief rebound winning 4-of-7 but have now lost their last four both straight-up and ATS. Gone is Eric Bledsoe to Milwaukee who played only one game for the Suns and left 21-year old guard Devin Booker to run the show. Phoenix has won four straight meetings until Orlando won during their last trip to the desert. It's just a good time and spot for the Suns. Take PHOENIX! |
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11-09-17 | Thunder v. Nuggets +1.5 | Top | 94-102 | Win | 100 | 12 h 54 m | Show |
Oklahoma City at Denver 10:30 ET Nuggets (+) over Thunder- So, the NBA 'experts' believe that Oklahoma City who is struggling at 4-6 to find a fit with Carmelo Anthony and Paul George will mess at one time or another this season. Yeah, just like the Knicks messed with Anthony. Russell Westbrook is his same exciting self but with Anthony's 'stop-and -shoot' offense to deal with the offensive flow has stooped. The Thunder has had command in this series winning nine straight meetings until the season's final game last year in Oklahoma City. Maybe down the line but, right now play against OKC. Take DENVER! |
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11-09-17 | Seahawks v. Cardinals +6.5 | Top | 22-16 | Win | 100 | 10 h 51 m | Show |
Seattle at Arizona 8:25 ET Cardinals (+) over Seahawks- I'm really not to 'high' on either of these teams except that without any doubt the Seahawks have the better quarterback in Russell Wilson. Drew Stanton the 33-year old veteran will start for Arizona and he has stepped in to 'cover' for Palmer before. As bad as I believe the Cardinals are they actually have 'life' with Adrian Peterson gaining yards in chunks and the fact that they play tough in Division games going 6-1-1 ATS in their last eight against NFC West rivals. Seahawks shot themselves in the foot leading the NFL in penalties having committed 41 in the past three games. Note the underdog is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings. Take ARIZONA! |
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11-07-17 | Clippers +4 v. Spurs | Top | 107-120 | Loss | -108 | 11 h 42 m | Show |
L.A. Clippers at San Antonio 8:35 ET Clippers (+) over Spurs- Both these clubs are getting over or through early tough spots as the Clippers have dropped four of their last five including their last two at home in day-time starts Saturday and Sunday while San Antonio has won their last two after losing four straight. This is just the third road game for the Clippers who have won both their road encounters while the Spurs are 4-1 at home both straight-up and ATS. LA seems to get ready to play against San Antonio as they won three of four meetings last season and six of the last nine meetings. Take the CLIPPERS! |
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11-06-17 | Nets +1.5 v. Suns | Top | 98-92 | Win | 100 | 11 h 18 m | Show |
Brooklyn at Phoenix 9:00 ET Nets (+) over Suns- Last season when the NBA scheduled this matchup they were happy to know at least one of these team would get a win. Last Tuesday the Suns played the Nets in Brooklyn and posted their first road win of the season and today less then a week later these two will finish their season series in Phoenix. After the worst opening game loss in NBA history and starting the year 0-3 the Suns have bounced back to win 3-of-4. Brooklyn has dropped their last four and are 0-4 straight-up on the road. But, the Nets have a small measure of revenge after last week home loss to the Suns. Take BROOKLYN! |
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11-06-17 | Lions v. Packers +3 | Top | 30-17 | Loss | -115 | 11 h 11 m | Show |
Detroit at Green Bay 8:30 ET Packers (+) over Lions- Both these clubs were off to quick starts but are on losing streaks as the Lions have dropped their last three and Green Bay without Aaron Rogers have lost their last two. In week 17 last season the Packers went onto Detroit and took the NFC Central away from the Lions with a 31-24 win as a 3.5-point favorite. This time around the Lions are favored at Green Bay and in this contest and even though the Packers will be playing Brett Hundley at quarterback have had an extra week to prepare. Add that the Lions are just 1-5 in their last six strips to Green Bay. Take the PACKERS! |
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11-05-17 | Thunder v. Blazers +2.5 | Top | 99-103 | Win | 100 | 12 h 44 m | Show |
Oklahoma City at Portland 9:00 ET Trailblazers (+) over Thunder- Most believed that the Thunder would be much improved with the addition of Paul George and of course Carmelo Anthony. Before the season the Vegas 'experts' asked me which team would have the most disappoint season and I responded it's Oklahoma City. Sometimes less is more and with the addition of Anthony the ball will no longer flow among teammates as it did when Russell Westbrook ran the show. Portland is 0-4 ATS in their last four hoe games and now they get to be an underdog in familiar surroundings. Take the TRAILBLAZERS! |
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11-05-17 | Raiders v. Dolphins +3 | Top | 27-24 | Push | 0 | 27 h 48 m | Show |
Oakland at Miami 8:30 ET Dolphins (+) over Raiders- Oh boy is this going to be fun. Miami head coach Adam Gase decided the best way to improve the NFL's worst offense which is last in points scored 13.1 and yards per game with 252 is to trade your star running back. Gone is Jay Ajayi but we anxiously welcome the return of Jay Cutler. Oakland on the other hand has dropped five of their last six games and are the only NFL team without and interception. Although I am sure with Cutler throwing the way he does they will get at least one Sunday. They may get that interception but it won't matter as Miami has a history of beating the Raiders going 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings and note that the underdog is 5-2 ATS in the last seven. Take MIAMI! |
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11-05-17 | Rams v. Giants +5 | Top | 51-17 | Loss | -110 | 19 h 15 m | Show |
L.A. Rams at New York Giants 1:00 ET Giants (+) over Rams- The questions here is, 'Can or will a team play hard for themselves or each other when they have no respect for their coach?' No less then four New York Giants players failed to return to practice the first day back after they team had a bye week and were given six days off. Head coach Ben McAdoo who has had to fine and suspend one player already for leaving the field and returning to the locker room while the game was still being played, (he had been benched) fined all four players with one getting suspended for Sunday's game because he didn't even bother to call the team, he was a no phone, no show. New York has actually played good run defense and that will spell the difference Sunday. The Giants are 0-3 at home while the Rams are 3-0 on the road while New York is 8-0 ATS in the last eight meetings...shit happens! Take the NEW YORK GIANTS! |
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11-04-17 | Warriors v. Nuggets +9 | Top | 127-108 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 7 m | Show |
Golden State at Denver 9:00 ET Nuggets (+) over Warriors- After a slow start the NBA Champion Golden State Warriors have rebounded nicely with two huge road victories over the Clippers and Spurs by an average of 24 points. There are a couple of reasons the Warriors started so slowly including boredom and the fact that all their opponents are giving their best effort when facing the current champs. Denver has a new face in 4-time All-Star Paul Millsap and he has been the Nuggets leader early in the season. Take DENVER! |
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11-04-17 | Clemson v. NC State +7.5 | Top | 38-31 | Win | 100 | 16 h 29 m | Show |
Clemson at N.C. State 3:30 ET Wolfpack (+) over Tigers- The Tigers realize that they must win-out to have a chance at reaching the Championship series and with their series record against N.C. State they should enter this fray with plenty of confidence as they have won the last five meetings and 9-of-10. But, NC State is 6-1-1 ATS as home dogs of 6 or more and will be ready here. Clemson is 1-4 ATS in the last five meetings but are 6-2 in their last eight meetings in Raleigh. A balanced offense and the return of Nyheim Hines at running back will be key for the Pack. Take NORTH CAROLINA STATE! |
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11-04-17 | Wake Forest +15 v. Notre Dame | Top | 37-48 | Win | 100 | 16 h 11 m | Show |
Wake Forest at Notre Dame 3:30 ET Demon Deacons (+) over Fighting Irish- Notre Dame has reeled off six straight since their 20-19 home loss to No. 2 Georgia and have moved into the third spot in the College Football Playoff rankings. Notre Dame blasted No. 10 USC 49-14 and handled NC State easily last week 35-14 and have cover six in-a-row. After three straight losses the Deacons come alive and defeating Louisville 42-32 last week. Wake Forest exploded on offense against Louisville posting 625 yards in total offense led by quarterback John Wolford throwing for five TD's last week. Wake Forest has enough to keep this close especially with the Irish looking at Miami-FL next week. Take DEMON DEACONS! |
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11-04-17 | Penn State v. Michigan State +10 | Top | 24-27 | Win | 100 | 22 h 39 m | Show |
Penn State at Michigan State 12:00 ET Spartans (+) over Nittany Lions- I refer to this contest as the 'bubble-burst' game for Penn State. The Nittany Lions look like they were headed to the CFP Final-4 as they led Ohio State from the opening kickoff to well, almost the finish. Not only were the Lions outscored 19-3 in the final quarter but they were out-gained by the Buckeyes by nearly 300 yards for the game as they were handed their first defeat of the season surrendering 529 yards on defense. Teams that are unbeaten after six or more wins and then lose are just 3-15 ATS the next time out since 1980. After last season's 45-12 loss the Spartans seek revenge. Take MICHIGAN STATE! |
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11-03-17 | Raptors +1.5 v. Jazz | Top | 109-100 | Win | 100 | 11 h 32 m | Show |
Toronto at Utah 9:00 ET Raptors (+) over Jazz- Utah is a perfect 5-0 both straight-up and ATS at home so far this season and host the Raptors who will be playing their sixth road game and are 2-3 straight-up and 3-2 ATS. This 'price' seems a bit cheap to me for a team that is undefeated at home and has won three straight. Maybe the fact that Toronto is 8-0 ATS in the last eight meetings and 4-0 ATS in their four meetings in Utah. The Jazz seem to have all the advantages entering this contest but Vegas doesn't agree. Take RAPTORS! |
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11-02-17 | Bills v. Jets +3.5 | Top | 21-34 | Win | 100 | 10 h 56 m | Show |
Buffalo at New York Jets 8:25 ET Jets (+) over Bills- The Buffalo Bills (5-2) have a chance to move into a first place tie with New England with a win tonight for the first time since 1995. The Bills have done it for the most part on defense where they lead the NFL in turnover ratio with a plus-14. The Jets have dropped three straight after holding the AFC East lead themselves before returning to form. Buffalo defeated the Jets in the season opener 20-12 but are favored for the first time on the road and the underdog is 4-1 ATS in this series. Take NEW YORK JETS! |
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10-31-17 | Thunder v. Bucks +2 | Top | 110-91 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 41 m | Show |
Oklahoma City at Milwaukee 8:00 ET Bucks (+) over Thunder- sometimes in life 'less is more' and so is the case as I predicted in Oklahoma City. Most people believe that adding Carmelo Anthony to the Thunder roster would be a great compliment to Russell Westbrook and help push OKC into the top tier of clubs. But, I believe that just the opposite is happening that with Anthony's 'stop and shoot' offense can only slow down Westbrook. Even with budding superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo emerging the Bucks are just 2-5 ATS in their last seven as hosts against the Thunder. Tonight the hosts prevail. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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10-30-17 | Wolves v. Heat +3.5 | Top | 125-122 | Win | 100 | 7 h 55 m | Show |
Minnesota at Miami 7:30 ET Heat (+) over Timberwolves- They are only five games into the season the the Miami Heat (2-3) have already had a team meetings after losses to San Antonio and Boston. The Heat have been without center Hassan Whiteside who has yet to play and Miami has gone to a smaller quicker line-up that is looking to run the floor. The Heat will put up plenty of 3-pointers while Minnesota will try and get the ball in low to Karl-Anthony Towns who averages 24.8 points and 11.8 rebounds at center while ranking just 24th in 3-pointers made. Take MIAMI! |
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10-29-17 | Steelers v. Lions +3 | Top | 20-15 | Loss | -115 | 26 h 25 m | Show |
Pittsburgh at Detroit 8:30 ET Lions (+) over Steelers- Three weeks ago the talk was that Pittsburgh was done and 'Big Ben' should hang-up his cleats. Well, the Steelers currently own a two-game lead in the AFC Central and now they trouble are off-field matters where great players can't get on the field which Mike Tomlin has deemed a 'distraction.' Detroit may have the highest paid quarterback in the NFL but they also own a defense that has forced 14 turnovers including nine interceptions. The Lions have had an extra week after their 52-38 loss at New Orleans which gave Stafford time to heal a sprained ankle. Take DETROIT! |
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10-29-17 | Cowboys v. Redskins +2 | Top | 33-19 | Loss | -105 | 22 h 24 m | Show |
Dallas at Washington 4:25 ET Redskins (+) over Cowboys- The health of the Redskins is a major concern here if you are looking to back Washington who lost three offensive linemen and injured a fourth in their loss to Philadelphia Monday night. They have signed a lineman who was released by the Ravens on Monday. Dallas is fresh off their 40-10 romp over San Francisco which can hardly be considered a test of any sort. The Cowboys lost their field goal kicker and that is always problematic for any club. The Cowboys have won six of the last eight meetings but also have issues with Elliott's court appearance on Monday. Note: The underdog is 25-9 ATS in the last 34 meetings. The best goes on...Take WASHINGTON! |
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10-29-17 | Falcons v. Jets +6.5 | Top | 25-20 | Win | 100 | 19 h 54 m | Show |
Atlanta at New York Jets 1:00 ET Jets (+) over Falcons- Don't be afraid! I know we all expect Atlanta to put it together at some time and what could be better then playing the Jets. The thing is I don't think it matters who they play. The Falcons may be suffering from the worst post Super Bowl hangover in NFL history. I know there are plenty of teams that didn't get back to the playoffs after the 'Big Game' but this Falcons team just doesn't pass the eye test...they don't look good at all. They have three losses all to AFC East teams losing to Miami, Buffalo and New England and now face the Jets who blew a 14-point fourth quarter lead to the Dolphins last Sunday. This is more about the Falcons...take NEW YORK JETS! |
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10-28-17 | Michigan State v. Northwestern +3 | Top | 31-39 | Win | 100 | 19 h 19 m | Show |
Michigan State at Northwestern 3:30 ET Wildcats (+) over Spartans- No. 16 Michigan State (6-1, 4-0) has won four straight, is 4-0 in Big Ten action, 5-2 ATS and are in a three-way tie with Ohio State and Penn State at the top of the East. After the season they had last year (3-9) this is a big surprise for Big Ten 'experts' who again picked the Spartans to finish near the bottom. After an 0-2 start in conference play Northwestern has posted a pair of wins winning at Maryland and at home over Iowa. State has struggled on offense and were more then lucky to pull off their win at Indiana last week. The Wildcats will move the ball with all-time leading school rusher Justin Jackson and QB Clayton Thorson. Take NORTHWESTERN! |
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10-28-17 | Penn State v. Ohio State -6 | Top | 38-39 | Loss | -120 | 19 h 7 m | Show |
Penn State at Ohio State 3:30 ET Buckeyes (-) over Nittany Lions- Okay, to me this is the game of the day and I find the nation's No. 2 ranked team almost a full underdog. Does that not seem a bit strange to you...it does to me! Last season the rolls were reversed as Ohio State entered their fray against the Lions undefeated and were upended. But, this time it is Penn State that is unbeaten and a heavy underdog Buckeyes. This 'line' seems extremely high as the Nittany Lions are No. 1 in scoring defense allowing just 9.6 points per game and yet The Buckeyes are almost a touchdown favorite. Then you realize Urban Meyer teams are 20-1 after a bye week and 5-0 against Top-25 opponents. Take OHIO STATE! |
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10-27-17 | Rockets v. Hornets +3 | Top | 109-93 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 34 m | Show |
Houston at Charlotte 7:00 ET Hornets (+) over Rockets- Houston has dominated this series of late winning 12 of the last 13 meetings straight-up and are off a last-second buzzer beater to defeat Philadelphia on Wednesday. Both clubs are off wins and the Rockets are 3-0 on the road although only 1-2 ATS while Charlotte is 2-0 st home with a pair of point spread wins. Houston has struggled so far with their long range shooting (28%) and are know for playing little defense especially on the road. Take CHARLOTTE! |
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10-25-17 | Rockets v. 76ers +4 | Top | 105-104 | Win | 100 | 8 h 48 m | Show |
Houston at Philadelphia 7:00 ET 76ers (+) over Rockets- It should be an exciting season for both these clubs as 'fresh' faces have been added to this year's version of each club. Houston has the addition of Chris Paul and the 76ers have added No.1 draft pick Markelle Fultz. The problem is both these players have health issues with Paul down for a month and Fultz is day-to-day with fluid in his shoulder. Without Paul the Rockets are shooting just 27.5% from 3-point range while attempting 43 3-pointers a game. Houston has won seven straight in the series hasn't had to face the young studs the 76ers now have playing with Joel Embid and Ben Simmons along with Fultz. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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10-22-17 | Broncos v. Chargers +1.5 | Top | 0-21 | Win | 100 | 20 h 7 m | Show |
Denver at L.A. Chargers 4:25 ET Chargers over Broncos- 'Break-up the Chargers!' Los Angeles (I'm still having troubles with that) has won two straight after dropping their first fur of the season. Denver on the other hand has dropped 2-of-3 including a bashing by the previous winless NY Giants on Sunday night. The Broncos already have a win over the Chargers on opening Monday night but they surrendered the 'cover' as Phillip Rivers put up two late scores that just brought LA (+3.5) in under the wire is a 24-21 loss. Denver has won six of the last seven meetings but the Chargers have the more experienced quarterback and a fresh coach that believes LA could be 6-0. O like confidence. Take LA CHARGERS! |
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10-21-17 | USC +3.5 v. Notre Dame | Top | 14-49 | Loss | -105 | 26 h 54 m | Show |
U.S.C. at Notre Dame 8:00 ET Trojans (+) over Fighting Irish- I must start by saying I watched all of USC vs. Utah last week and I must admit that I was not impressed with the Trojans. The Utes just shoved and ran the ball right down USC's throat and their was nothing the Trojans could do to stop it. I'm afraid with Notre Dame power game that USC will have trouble containing the Irish offense. But, still the Trojans will have the best running back in Ronald Jones in the game along with the best quarterback Sam Darnold who out classes Irish QB Brandon Wimbush by a wide margin. Beware of Trojans...Take SOUTHERN CAL! |
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10-20-17 | Cavs v. Bucks +2.5 | Top | 116-97 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 43 m | Show |
Cleveland at Milwaukee 7:00 ET Bucks (+) over Cavaliers- Cleveland won the game they 'wanted,' Opening Night, when the defeated the visiting Boston Celtics and LeBron James adversary Kyrie Irving. Milwaukee had the advantage of visiting Boston and out lasted the down trodden Celtics and posted an 108-100 victory. I still believe the LeBron James is the 'King' as his opening night performance will help attest but there is a 'new' kid on the block and at 22 years old Giannis Antetokounmpo maybe be the 'best' other player I the league. The 'Greek Freak' was outrageous in his season debut scoring 37 points with 13 rebounds three assists and three steals in the Bucks win over Boston Wednesday. Cleveland has eight new players and have Kevin Love now playing center while the Bucks who make the playoffs last season are in their home opener. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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10-19-17 | Chiefs v. Raiders +3 | Top | 30-31 | Win | 105 | 10 h 20 m | Show |
Kansas City at Oakland 8:25 ET Raiders (+) over Chiefs- Both these clubs find themselves off of losses as Kansas City fell from the ranks of the undefeated (last NFL team to lose) losing to the Steelers 19-13 on Sunday while Oakland dropped their fourth straight after a quick start to the season and is now 2-4. Two of the better quarterbacks will face-off with Alex Smith emerging as an offensive leader the Chiefs would seem to have better balance then the Raiders who rely more on Derek Carr. Carr who played injured did not show much mobility and seemed tentative in his first start since his neck injury. Smith has had the best of the Raiders going 9-1 with 19 TD's and just four interceptions while Carr has lost five straight to Kansas City but has 14 TD passes in his last six home games. In a mild surprise...take OAKLAND! |
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10-19-17 | Memphis v. Houston -3 | Top | 42-38 | Loss | -108 | 10 h 51 m | Show |
Memphis at Houston 8:00 ET Cougars (-) over Tigers- Memphis (5-1) blew the 'cover' but sunk the Navy 30-27 last week and now travel to Houston (4-2) for this pivotal AAC showdown as the No. 25 ranked team in the nation. The Tigers have defeated two ranked team this season and now are an underdog the a Cougars club that has lost much of its bite after losing head coach Herman to Texas. Major Applewhite returns to Houston with his club blowing a 10-point lead and losing to Tulsa 45-17 and says his club was 'humbled' after their loss. When we have here...is a ranked team an underdog against a team that lost big on the road. I'll take the Cougars to claw away a victory. Take HOUSTON! |
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10-18-17 | Wolves +2 v. Spurs | Top | 99-107 | Loss | -115 | 11 h 31 m | Show |
Minnesota at San Antonio 9:30 ET Timberwolves (+) over Spurs- So, the Spurs have decided that LaMarcus Aldridge is their future as they just signed him to a $72.3 million dollar contract this will keep him in San Antonio for at least another four years. This is the same guy who has to sit out 'crunch' time because of his offensive liabilities as he just can't play on the perimeter or make free throws when it counts. Minnesota of course added Jimmy Butler, Taj Gibson and Jamal Crawford to go with Andrew Wiggins and center Karl-Anthony Towns. Even though the Spurs have won the last 11 meetings this 'line' says things are about to change as the Spurs are without Tony Parker and Kawhi Leonard. Take MINNESOTA! |
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10-15-17 | Steelers +4.5 v. Chiefs | Top | 19-13 | Win | 100 | 21 h 20 m | Show |
Pittsburgh at Kansas City 4:25 ET Steelers (+) over Chiefs- Hey, what's going on here? The Steelers look like a battered and beaten club after their crushing loss to Jacksonville and now they travel to Kansas City to play the only undefeated (5-0) team in the NFL. The 'line' opened 4.5 against I expected it to rise as work of the internal problems the Steelers are facing and I have seen just the opposite as the line has moved down. Now, that either means that huge amounts of money has surfaced Pittsburgh or the 'inside men' know whats going on and expect the 'Men of Steel' to regroup and win. I trust the 'Inside men.' Take PITTSBURGH! |
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10-15-17 | Packers v. Vikings +3.5 | Top | 10-23 | Win | 100 | 18 h 59 m | Show |
Green Bay at Minnesota 1:00 ET Vikings (+) over Packers- Now, this one seems a bit 'off' to me as the ailing Vikings with no running back and an injured quarterback would be such a small underdog to Green Bay and Aaron Rogers. I am aware Sam Bradford most likely won't play and I think the Vikings are better off for it. Face it, a quarterback with mobility challenges is not a part of today's game (see Eli Manning) and Minnesota will be better with Casey Keenum who is more then capable. This one just doesn't look right...take MINNESOTA! |
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10-08-17 | Packers v. Cowboys -2 | Top | 35-31 | Loss | -125 | 9 h 7 m | Show |
Green Bay at Dallas 4:25 ET Cowboys(-) over Packers- Well, it looks to me like the faithful have lost their faith in the 2-2 Cowboys. Dallas was a beaten (outright) home favorite last Sunday as the LA Rams came to town gained over 400 yards and time of possession as well. Aaron Rogers is as good as he ever was passing for at least 300 yards in five of his last six games, unfortunately for him the pressure the Cowboys put on him will make him think that he has been 'hog-tied' as the Dallas defense raises to stuff the Packers. Remember the Cowboys did have an 11-point lead in the fourth quarter against the Rams until they started think about Green Bay coming to town. Take DALLAS! |
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10-08-17 | Panthers +3 v. Lions | Top | 27-24 | Win | 100 | 6 h 37 m | Show |
Carolina at Detroit 1:00 ET Panthers (+) over Lions- I am perplexed by a few things with this game the 'price' not withstanding. The perception from the public, the wise guys and supposed 'sharps' all interested in the same side of this one. Well, when that happens I throw out all stats and try to figure out why. I admit that the Lions are one replay and count-off away from being 4-0 both straight-up and ATS while Carolina is off an outright upset win over New England. But, 'Is there something I'm not aware of about this game', something the 'books' would know but not 'us.' With social media the way it is I don't think they can keep information away from any of 'us.' So, what I am saying is I will swim upstream in this one somehow, someway we will get there! Join me with CAROLINA! |
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10-07-17 | Washington State v. Oregon +3 | Top | 33-10 | Loss | -110 | 26 h 34 m | Show |
Washington State at Oregon 8:00 ET Ducks over Cougars- Washington State has opened the season with five straight wins including their upset win over USC 30-27 which closed out a 5-game homestand. The Cougars Senior quarterback Luke Falk will lead a one-dimensional offense (1,718 passing yards) that has scored 41 points per game and has yet to see the road. Oregon has a habit of putting up points as well having scored 248 points in five games but will be without starting quarterback Justin Herbert who broke his collarbone. Playing their first road game of the season at game six is not good for the visitor. Washington State has one the last two meetings but it's time for the Ducks to fly here. Take OREGON! |
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10-07-17 | Miami-FL v. Florida State +3.5 | Top | 24-20 | Loss | -120 | 21 h 9 m | Show |
Miami-FL at Florida State 3:30 ET Seminoles (+) over Hurricanes- I love when these two teams meet but this season the match-up was pushed back because of Irma but the rivalry is as intense as ever. Florida State (1-2) who has won seven straight in this series but has major issues coming into this pivotal battle as they have lost their quarterback for the year and haven't been able as of yet to pick-up the pieces. The Hurricanes blow into Tallahassee a perfect 3-0 having won eight straight games dating back to last season and their average margin of victory has been 21 points. The Seminoles must rely on their defense to rise as that have yet to show any consistency on offense scoring just three touchdowns on 12 trips inside the Red Zone. Still, State's entire season is on the line here. Take FLORIDA STATE! |
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10-02-17 | Redskins +7 v. Chiefs | Top | 20-29 | Loss | -105 | 11 h 33 m | Show |
Washington at Kansas City 8:30 ET Redskins (+) over Chiefs- The Kansas City Chiefs are the lone remaining undefeated team ending Week 4 Monday night as they host Washington. The Chiefs offense has a 'new' look this season with the electrifying rookies Kareen Hunt who leads the NFL with 401 yards rushing (3 games) and has three 50-yard-plus touchdowns. The Redskins whopped the Raiders 27-10 last Sunday night as Kirk Cousins threw for 365 yards while winning Player of the Week award. The last time the Chiefs played on a Monday night the crushed New England 41-14 in 2014 but that won't help here. Take REDSKINS! |
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10-01-17 | Raiders +3 v. Broncos | Top | 10-16 | Loss | -100 | 22 h 55 m | Show |
Oakland at Denver 4:25 WT Raiders (+) over Broncos- Last season the Raiders appeared to have the AFC wrapped up and then Derek Carr went down and Oakland went into the tank losing out the final two weekends including the final Sunday at Denver and were dominated 24-6. It looked to me like the Raiders took last Sunday night off as they were never in it against Washington while Denver was laying down at Buffalo. (Bills AFC GOM Winner) Oakland has revenge on its mind and get the money here. Take OAKLAND! |
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10-01-17 | Giants v. Bucs -2.5 | Top | 23-25 | Loss | -120 | 22 h 48 m | Show |
New York Giants at Tampa Bay 1:00 ET Buccaneers (-) over Giants- I am loving it! The entire pre-season everyone was touting the Giants to beat Dallas and run away with the NFC East...HA! Here they are 0-3 and truly caught up stream without a paddle, they have no running game (zero, nada, none) and their defense allows 153.3 yards per game. Eli Manning is immobile and is forced to rush his throws which have become increasingly inaccurate. Tampa Bay is off a lackluster performance at Minnesota where Winston threw three interceptions and they ran for just 26 yards. Look for a strong defensive effort from the Buccaneers as the Giants offense sputters again. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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10-01-17 | Jaguars v. Jets +3.5 | Top | 20-23 | Win | 100 | 19 h 2 m | Show |
Jacksonville at New York Jets 1:00 ET Jets (+) over Jaguars- Don't get the idea that 'we' are taking New York because of any Jet-lag (please excuse that one) after their game in London last Sunday. Teams returning to the States (please stand) from England actually show a winning record the past nine games winning seven. Jacksonville is felling really good about themselves and it all revolves around the running game as Leonard Fournette has help give Blake some breathing room. New York is off their best defensive effort in nine years while holding Jay Ajayi to less then 30 yards. They will do it again to Fournette and they will record their fourth straight win over the Jaguars. Take the J-E-T-S! |
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09-30-17 | Oklahoma State v. Texas Tech +10.5 | Top | 41-34 | Win | 100 | 25 h 4 m | Show |
Oklahoma State at Texas Tech 8:00 ET Red Raiders (+) over Cowboys- There will be football filling the air Saturday when these two high scoring offense take the field. Talk of being one of the Final-4 was stopped in Stillwater after Oklahoma State beating at the hands of TCU as Heisman candidate Mason Rudolph turned the ball over three times although passing for 398 yards. Texas Tech (3-0) is undefeated and is 6-0-1 ATS the past seven years in their Big-12 opener and is averaging 45-points per game. The winning team has scored 45 points or more in eight of the last 10 meetings and with QB Nic Shimonek passing for 416 yards per game give the Red Raiders a fighting chance. Take TEXAS TECH! |
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09-30-17 | Iowa v. Michigan State -4 | Top | 10-17 | Win | 100 | 21 h 23 m | Show |
Iowa at Michigan State 4:00 ET Spartans (-) over over Hawkeyes- This was the first game 'I spied' upon getting the opening lines for this week and it is really a great spot for a number of reason. Starting with the fact that 'we' were 2-0 with Iowa (+) over Penn State and the Irish 'against' Michigan State last week and that the Hawks were out-gained by 300 yards and the Spartans out-gained the Irish by 150 yards. I am expecting the Hawkeyes to be flat this time out after losing on the final pay of the game against the Lions while the Spartans were making mistakes and now I expect a huge rebound here out of them. Take MICHIGAN STATE! |
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09-30-17 | Georgia v. Tennessee +8.5 | Top | 41-0 | Loss | -110 | 21 h 31 m | Show |
Georgia at Tennessee 3:30 ET Volunteers (+) over Bulldogs- Georgia (Heavy Hitter) was part of our 'Big Game' Sweep Saturday and now with the pressure off they remain a favorite in tough SEC territory. The Volunteers slept-walked through their contest against Massachusetts (17-14) last week with the thought of today's encounter in their heads. Rocky-Top will be 'rockin' Saturday and Tennessee will be ready for the Bulldogs running game will be balance it out with John Kelly who leads the SEC in rushing. Take TENNESSEE! |
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09-29-17 | USC v. Washington State +5 | Top | 27-30 | Win | 100 | 13 h 16 m | Show |
USC at Washington State 10:35 ET Cougars (+) over Trojans- This will be State's fifth straight home game to open the season scoring at least 31 points in every game as they are 1-0 in PAC-12 action with a win over Oregon State. The Trojans are 2-0 in conference play with wins over Stanford and California and are 5-1 ATS in their last six visits to Pullman and 19-3-1 overall. But, coach Mike Leach is 9-1 ATS with Washington State as an underdog against undefeated foes. The Cougars average over 44 points per game led by 4th year quarterback Luke Falk who is completing 77% of his passes with 14 touchdowns and only one interception. Take WASHINGTON STATE! |
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09-24-17 | Raiders v. Redskins +3.5 | Top | 10-27 | Win | 100 | 27 h 32 m | Show |
Oakland at Washington 8:25 ET Redskins (-) over Raiders- Oakland has been the darlings of the 'public' so far winning and getting the money in both their games against the Jets and Titans. Washington lost their home opener to Philadelphia and then went to Los Angeles and shocked the Rams. History is not on the Raiders side in this Sunday night encounter as they are 1-8 straight-up and 3-6 ATS against the NFC East including 0-3 straight-up and ATS after a win. Add that they are 0-7 ATS when entering a Sunday night game off two straight wins. Take the REDSKINS! |
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09-24-17 | Chiefs v. Chargers +3.5 | Top | 24-10 | Loss | -115 | 23 h 35 m | Show |
Kansas City at L.A. Chargers 4:25 ET Chargers (+) over Chiefs- The Chiefs are off and running posting two impressive wins over New England and Philadelphia averaging 35 points in the process. San Diego (oops) Los Angeles is off to another poor start (0-2) losing their first two games by a combined five points and have lost six straight in a series that has the Chiefs ahead 58-54-1. Kansas City has defeated AFC West opponents in 11 straight games but will have their hands full with Melvin Gordon and Phillip Rivers leading the Chargers offense. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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09-24-17 | Broncos v. Bills +3.5 | Top | 16-26 | Win | 100 | 20 h 32 m | Show |
Denver at Buffalo 1:00 ET Bills (+) over Broncos- Okay here's the deal, Denver has looked like the best team in the NFL manhandling both the Chargers and Cowboys at home. Having used the Broncos as my 'highest-rated' Megabucks release I was pleased but not surprised. The Bills on the other hand are the same old story with one win over the Jets (if that counts) at home and a tough 'cover' last week against Carolina. It appears the Denver just does not like playing Buffalo as they are 1-6 ATS in their last seven meetings. Coming off Dallas is not treat as teams are just 3-7 ATS after beating the Cowboys and the Broncos are 1-8 ATS as favorites before facing the Raiders. Take BUFFALO! |
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09-23-17 | Penn State v. Iowa +13 | Top | 21-19 | Win | 100 | 25 h 16 m | Show |
Penn State at Iowa 7:30 ET Hawkeyes (+) over Nittany Lions- There are number of factors that play into this selection as they big, bad Lions (3-0) come roaring into Kinnick Stadium after throttling their first three opponents by a combined score of 141-14. Last season at home Penn State won easily 41-14 as a 7-point favorite and now they are bumped to almost twice that number and that is a tough price to beat. Iowa is a club that plays well at home as a conference home dog (9-2 ATS) as well as a when looking for revenge (7-1 ATS). Sure, the Lions have the flash in McSorley and Barkley but the Hawkeyes counter with Nathan Stanley (10-TDs, 1-Int) who manages the game without mistakes. Take IOWA! |
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09-23-17 | Mississippi State v. Georgia -4 | Top | 3-31 | Win | 100 | 24 h 27 m | Show |
Mississippi State at Georgia 7:00 ET Bulldogs (-) over Bulldogs- Happy to say 'we' used Mississippi St (+7) 37-7 as a 'Heavy Hitter' OUTRIGHT winner over LSU but, do I expect another high level energy and flawless performance...No I do not. Although State has outscored it's opponents 143-28 teams that 'upset' LSU are a poor 18-30 ATS (Thanks ML) next time out. Georgia 'hurt' 'us' a couple weeks back by taking Notre Dame down as a outright dog winner and here they stand as a shrinking favorite. This is the home teams' SEC opener and they are bring a ground game that Miss. St. has not seen the likes of. Take GEORGIA! |
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09-23-17 | San Diego State v. Air Force +3.5 | Top | 28-24 | Loss | -105 | 25 h 45 m | Show |
San Diego State at Air Force 7:00 ET Flacons (+) over Aztecs- San Diego State has surprise a few this season by not this guy where was on them twice against Arizona State and Stanford both outright wins. The Aztecs have the nation's leading rusher in Rashaad Penny who already has three Mountain West Conference Offensive Player of the Week awards. Penny averages 196 yards rushing per game as he enter the conference opener in Colorado Springs where Air Force is 18-2 straight-up in their last 20 contests which including 5-0 ATS as underdogs. Bad spot for Aztecs who upset Stanford on a TD pass with less then a minute to play. Time runs out on them Saturday. Take AIR FORCE! |
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09-23-17 | Central Florida +4.5 v. Maryland | Top | 38-10 | Win | 100 | 21 h 59 m | Show |
Central Florida at Maryland 3:00 ET Knights (+) over Terrapins- Maryland has opened the season 2-0 scoring over 50-points in both wins while averaging 315 yards rushing with wins over Texas and Towson. Central Florida has had a three week break due to weather and scored 61 points points themselves in their opener against Florida International who had 17. The Knights will be looking to atone for their sloppy 30-24 loss last season in Orlando will extra time between contests gives us a trend favoring the Knights 12-4-1 ATS in Game 2 off a win and rest. Add that Maryland is just 5-10 ATS as a non-conference home favorite. Take CENTRAL FLORIDA! |
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09-21-17 | Rams v. 49ers +3 | Top | 41-39 | Win | 100 | 11 h 31 m | Show |
L.A. Rams at San Francisco 8:30 ET 49ers (+) over Rams- Two of the NFL's weakest clubs will meet tonight with a pair of rookie coaches leading the way. The Rams posted an opening week win over the also hapless Colts but fell as a favorite to Washington last week. San Francisco is 0-2 and has yet to score a touchdown playing as good as it could against Seattle in their 12-9 loss last Sunday. The Niners have lost two of their stellar starts on defense as Eric Reid and Reuben Foster but have seem the emergence of Carlos Hyde who ran for 124 yards against Seattle last week. This time he runs for the win. Take SAN FRANCISCO! |
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09-18-17 | Lions v. Giants -3 | Top | 24-10 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 10 m | Show |
Detroit at New York Giants 8:30 ET Giants (-) over Lions- The Giants are off their dismal offensive performance in their opening game scoring just 3 points in their loss to Dallas. New York was without Odell Beckham Jr. and it affected their already weak running game that managed just 35 yards on the ground and just two first downs in the first half. Detroit meanwhile was came from behind winner as they closed out Arizona with in the 4th quarter scoring the final 19 points of the game. The battle between quarterbacks Eli Manning and Mathew Stafford should fill the air with footballs as both as used to fourth quarter come-backs as they are No. 1 and 2 in 4th quarter comebacks. Tonight the Giants won't need it. Take NEW YORK! |
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09-17-17 | Cowboys v. Broncos +3 | Top | 17-42 | Win | 100 | 21 h 57 m | Show |
Dallas at Denver 4:25 ET Broncos (+) over Cowboys- Ya know, all week I'm lookin' at the Broncos and I'm thinking why should Dallas come in here and be favored? Yes, they just dominated their main division competition at home and travel for a non-conference affair. Denver is off their Monday Night win (barely) over the Chargers and have had only six days but did not have to travel anywhere. They were home the entire week and signing former starting quarterbacks for insurance. Great spot for Broncos. Take DENVER! |
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09-17-17 | Patriots v. Saints +7 | Top | 36-20 | Loss | -115 | 19 h 21 m | Show |
New England at New Orleans 1:00 ET Saints (+) over Patriots- Maybe it's just that the Pats are done. It happens to dysentery all the time. Where teams go from the best to absolutely dreadful over night the Giants of the 60's the . It just looks like the same old Saints team that hasn't had a winning record since 2013. Injuries just continue to haunt New England as they lost another receiver with Danny Amendola going down throws to Brandin Cooks who was with Brees and the Saints for three years with consecutive 1,000 yard seasons. The Patriots showed very little for the preseason and what we saw in their first game leaves a lot of questions. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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09-16-17 | Clemson v. Louisville +3.5 | Top | 47-21 | Loss | -115 | 27 h 5 m | Show |
Clemson at Louisville 8:00 ET Cardinals (+) over Tigers- Wow, what a great match-up with the Heisman winner up against the defending National Champs. Clemson enters Pope John's Cardinal Stadium with 10 consecutive games on opponents fields and are 3-0 lifetime over Louisville including a 42-36 win at home last season. In that game Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson accounted four 457 yards and four touchdowns. In two games against Purdue and North Carolina the Heisman winner is averaging 505 yards per game 385 of which is passing. Look for the home team to gain some revenge for last season's loss at Clemson. Take LOUISVILLE! |
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09-16-17 | UCLA v. Memphis +3.5 | Top | 45-48 | Win | 100 | 22 h 34 m | Show |
U.C.L.A at Memphis 12:00 ET Tigers (+) over Bruins- We have seen the Bruins move the ball through the air coming from behind against Texas A&M and routing Hawaii 57-23 while passing for 820 yards in two games. The problem for UCLA is that they have surrendered 332 yards rushing per game. That is not good for Jim Mora's squad as Memphis had two 100-yard rushers in the first-half of their opener ran for over 300 yards. With this game starting at noon Eastern time it is essentially a 9AM start for the West Coasters. Take MEMPHIS! |
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09-10-17 | Giants v. Cowboys -4 | Top | 3-19 | Win | 100 | 23 h 26 m | Show |
New York Giants at Dallas 8:30 ET Cowboys (-) over Giants- The entire summer and throughout the preseason I heard everywhere how it was the Giants were going to dethrone Dallas and win the NFC East. And while that was a buzz the Cowboys were in a mess of their own as Elliott was most likely sideline. Talk was of how the Giants took the 'Boys down twice last year and they have their 'number.' Well, the worm has turned as Elliott is able to play and New York's Super-star Odell Beckman Jr. might well be sidelined with a high ankle sprain. The Cowboys were a 1-point favorite in last years opener and although the thought is that the Giants have improved this year the line is much stronger. Take DALLAS |
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09-10-17 | Seahawks +3 v. Packers | Top | 9-17 | Loss | -104 | 19 h 18 m | Show |
Seattle at Green Bay 4:25 ET Seahawks (+) over Packers- This is not a spot where I feel completely comfortable and I will explain. Seattle won and covered all four of their preseason games and for the most part I have learned that when a team puts that much importance to the preseason they get taken down in week one. But, this is a unique situation as the Seahawks are not put into the position of being a favorite and they will get points here as the underdog. Green Bay has hosted an won the last two meetings winning both game easily. No so fast my friend. Take SEATTLE! |
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09-09-17 | Stanford v. USC -5 | Top | 24-42 | Win | 100 | 22 h 42 m | Show |
Stanford at Southern Cal 8:30 ET Trojans (-) over Cardinals- Man, after all the hype I had to endure for weeks about how good Southern Cal was all I have heard this week is how they are not the team many thought they were, this after one game. Stanford has had the best of it in this series the past decade winning the last three and seven of the past nine as they return from Australia off a 62-7 win over Rice. USC was tie in the 4th quarter against upstart Western Michigan before pulling away late winning 49-31. Although the Cardinal are 11-3 ATS in the last 14 meetings the Trojans have won 10 straight against FBS competition. Underrated USC gets it done here...Take the TROJANS! |
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09-09-17 | Georgia v. Notre Dame -5 | Top | 20-19 | Loss | -110 | 21 h 53 m | Show |
Georgia at Notre Dame 7:30 ET Fighting Irish (-) over Bulldogs- Georgia's true freshman quarterback Jake Fromm became the storyline when he enter the game in mid-first quarter to lead the Bulldogs to a 31-10 victory over Appalachian State. The Irish meanwhile were running over Temple 49-16 behind three 100-yard rushers. Quarterback Fromm will find that playing on the road and against the Notre Dame defense will be much different than beating the Mountaineers at home. Tough spot for any QB much less a first road game for a freshman. Take NOTRE DAME! |
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09-09-17 | Auburn +6 v. Clemson | Top | 6-14 | Loss | -115 | 20 h 14 m | Show |
Auburn at Clemson 7:00 ET Tigers (+) over Tigers- Okay let get this out of the way...Tigers win! There are so many things that I like about this game where I first saw the match-up. We will see some contrast here as Clemson enters the contest racking up 665 offensive yards in their 56-3 win against Kent while Auburn pounded Georgia Southern 41-7 holding the Eagles to 78 total yards. AU will be going with former Baylor QB Jarrett Stidham behind center and his experience and talent will overcome Death Valley. Take AUBURN! |
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09-02-17 | Michigan v. Florida +6 | Top | 33-17 | Loss | -115 | 6 h 25 m | Show |
Michigan vs. Florida 3:30 ET Gators over Wolverines- A great match-up to start the season between two storied programs in Arlington Stadium. Michigan who lost 11 players to the NFL draft is ranked 9th while Florida who has back-to back SEC East Division titles will be without 10 players suspended for selling books. Hey we all understand most of the Platers at Florida may not be able to read anyway but the sure know how to play football. The Wolverines who are 16-3-1 in 20 regular season games against the SEC are 3-0 lifetime against the Gators including a 41-7 win in the Citrus Bowl the year before last. Something will have to give here as Michigan has won 28 straight openers and Florida hasn't lost a season opener since 1989 winning 27 in-a-row. This time the gators keep it close and possibly upset the Wolves outright. Take FLORIDA! |
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08-26-17 | Chargers +2.5 v. Rams | Top | 21-19 | Win | 100 | 10 h 49 m | Show |
L.A. Chargers at L.A. Rams 8:00 ET Chargers (+) over Rams- The first 'new' battle for Los Angeles takes place Saturday and the undefeated Rams host the winless Chargers in what is sure to become a heated rivalry. The Rams are now being led by No. 1 overall draft pick second year quarterback geoff Goff who will be opposed by the Chargers veteran QB Phillip Rivers. Most likely, neither of these clubs will make the playoffs as they just have too many better teams to climb over. The Rams who won just 4-of-16 games last season and averaged only 14 points per contest while the Chargers averaged almost 26 points with their five wins. Take CHARGERS! |
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08-21-17 | Giants v. Browns +1.5 | Top | 6-10 | Win | 100 | 9 h 25 m | Show |
New York Giants at Cleveland 8:00 ET Browns (+) over Giants- The Giants are expected to give the Cowboys a run for the NFL East as they have addressed their lack of running game in the off-season and have what could be considered the best receiving corps in the league. Eli Manning is one of the elite quarterbacks and with this group to throw to with Odell Beckham leading the way but he won't be seeing much if any action tonight. Cleveland has a long way to go to gain respectability but with 'fresh' personnel and better coaching they will show marked improvement. The Browns will show up here but the Giants may not. Take CLEVELAND! |
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08-19-17 | Packers v. Redskins -3 | Top | 21-17 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 47 m | Show |
Green Bay at Washington 7:30 ET Redskins (-) over Packers- It has always been said about the NFL pre-season and often enough about the regular season as well that 'you' should never make evaluations and over-react to a teams performance their first game out. For the fans of the clubs from the Nation's Capitol the Redskins can't possible be as bad as they looked (or played) against the Ravens in their opener as they garnered only 138 total yards on offense. Washington had only 39 yards rushing and allowed four sacks and scored just 3-points their 20-3 loss. Green Bay meanwhile won easily at home 24-9 over Philadelphia and are now getting points from a team that managed just a field goal. The Redskins are favored by more points then the scored last week and that sends up a 'red flag.' Take WASHINGTON! |