Kansas City vs. Philadelphia 6:30 ET

Chiefs (+) over Eagles- Let us hope that out boy MVP Patrick Mahomes is as healthy as the KC brass are telling us he is. There have been things said that leads me to think that they are not been completely forthright. I like the Chiefs here especially with the public (so far) and for the most part backing the Eagles. The part that I don’t get is why is everybody (well it seems that everybody) is willing to play against the leagues MVP and best player. I guess when it comes down to it the number for the Philadelphia defense are the dominate factor, ranking No. 1 against the pass and leading the league in sacks. No matter here. Take KANSAS CITY!

San Francisco at Philadelphia 3:00 ET

49ers (+) over Eagles- Well, I believe that the two best teams in the NFC made it into the Championship game which has the No. 1 seed hosting No. 2. The storyline here is has multiple  facets as the emergence of quarterbacks Jalen Hurts who many believe had this kind of potential and Brock Prudy that he was the least respected player drafted. You guys don’t need me to guide you in this game if you or even I can figure out who will win the turnover battle. San Fran is 15-0 in their last 15 games when they have either won or tied the turnover battle. Niners enter this contest riding a 12-game win streak and are 20-6 ATS in January while the Eagles are 1-6 ATS in January. Look for a purdy win...take SAN FRANCISCO!

Dallas at San Francisco 6:30 ET

Cowboys (+) over 49ers- How bout dem Cowboys...a huge win for Dallas last week over the offensively limited Buccaneers and now it is off to the Bay area in what NFC fans consider a classic match-up. San Francisco brings the No. 1 defense against the NFL inception leader in Zak Prescott who has thrown 16 to the opposition while missing five and a half games. After last weeks win I was sure that I would be on the 49ers but the odds maker  has deemed this the bogus line on the week.The price here is ridiculously low for the two teams resume and looks way too inviting for the favorite. Cowboys 12-5-1 ATS in their last 18 road games and the road team is 4-1-1 ATS in the last six meetings. Take DALLAS!

Cincinnati at Buffalo 3:00 ET

Bills (-) over Bengals- One of the most surprising aspects of the Bengals season is that they were the Super Bowl loser and had the best point spread record (13-4) in the NFL this season. Cincinnati was so lucky to survive a flawed Ravens team last week when we all saw it the game swung 14 points on one play. Usually, it is said that one play among all the plays in a game will not be the difference...HA. The Bengals are without three offensive line starters and although Joe Burrow has been able to withstand numerous sacks in the past it all will take its toll sooner or later. They were out-gained in both of their last two games by Baltimore and have been behind in yardage to opponents in 11 of their 16 games. Take BUFFALO!

New York at Philadelphia 8:15 ET

Eagles (-) over Giants- The Giants actually looked like a real football team in their win at Minnesota last Sunday as Danny Dimes delivered his best game in his four year career. His most important contribution was the 80 yards rushing on seven attempts that kept New York’s drives alive. Playing against the Vikings defense was a treat that the Giants won’t see again. Ole Danny Dimes will have to deal with the NFL’s No. 1 passing defense and the No. 2 defense overall allowing just 301 YPG. New York’s defense who people are raving about their improvement is still ranked No. 25 allowing 358 YPG while the Eagles offense is No. 3 overall gaining 390 YPG. Hurts will be back after four weeks (all non-covers). This time they hold court. Take PHILADELPHIA!  

NOTE: Originally this game was posted in error with the Giants as the side...They are NOT.

Dallas at Tampa Bay 8:15 ET

Cowboys (-) over Buccaneers- Other than Aaron Rodgers no other quarterback has taken the verbal beating that the Cowboys Dak Prescott has incurred this week after his pitiful 14-for-37 for 128 yard performance with one interception against at Washington in their season final. Just throw that game out as Dallas knew Philadelphia would handle the Giants easily and they just went through the motions an never real put forth an effort. If the NFL ever cared about a team laying down it was that one as the Boys has 64 rushing yards and just 182 total yards the lowest in the league this season. but, believe it or not Tampa Bay who has the worst rushing game in the NFL averaged just 12 more yards per game than that output. Tom Brady is 7-0 lifetime against Dallas including a win to opening season. Despite have the No. 2 rated passing game behind Mahomes the Buccaneers will not be able to overcome the coach of Todd Bowles and OC Byron Leftwich who blame their inefficiency on injuries. It’s a poor cobbler who blames his tools. I should note that Prescott missed five games and still led the league in interceptions.You will see a different Cowboys club Monday night as this is one game he will not miss. Take DALLAS!

Baltimore at Cincinnati 8:15 ET

Ravens (+) over Bengals- Will he or will he not...nah no way that Lamar Jackson plays and that means that Baltimore will rely on their No. 4 starter a quarterback. Anthony Brown will most likely get the start as back-up No. 3 Tyler Huntley was limited in practice thru Thursday. Brown made his first career start last week against these same Bengals and was 19-of-44 for 286 but had a pair of interceptions and a lost fumble. having seen the Cincy defense as fresh as last week should be helpful. Ravens defense isn’t what is once was but is still No. 10 allowing just 324 YPG. but still No. 3 against the run allowing just 92 YPG while Bengals run game is ranked near the bottom at 29 and the Ravens even without Jackson are No. 2 in rushing at 160 YPG. Play BALTIMORE!   

New York Giants at Minnesota 4:40 ET

Really now Giants Vikings- Really now, I haven’t hear one person this week say that they like the Vikings in this game. In Las Vegas it seems everyone is enamored by the Giants and are predicting an outright win but with just 3-points to work with that is not such a stretch.No one believes that Minnesota is as good as their 13-4 record would indicate. These two played one of the most exciting game of the season on Christmas eve as the Vikings pulled out a 27-24 win as Greg Joseph made a 61-yard field goal as time expired. A little clash of trends to fog your head has the Giants 7-0 ATS after a SU loss and the road team is 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings but...the favorite is 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings. Do what you want...Take MINNESOTA

Miami at Buffalo 1:00 ET

Bills (-) over Dolphins- Man if you don’t like the Bills to win here you must be stuck on the 1972 undefeated Dolphins. Miami is a shipwreck with 25-year old rookie Skylar Thompson at quarterback who completed 20-of 31 passes against the Jets last week but just for 152 yards as the Dolphins failed to score a touchdown. The Bills split the series each winning at home but Miami was 2-0 ATS. Josh Allen Buffalo’s most valuable asset has 400 passing yards in the loss and threw four TDS in the victory and he is 8-2 against Miami. The Dolphins who started the season 8-3 have not won a playoff game since 2000 and that stat will remain. Take BUFFALO!

LA Chargers at Jacksonville 8:15 ET

Jaguars (+) over Chargers- With the way Jacksonville finished the season winning their last five and 6-of-7 that the public would side with the Jaguars. Not-so from what I have seen so far as the Chargers and Herbert is what the public likes. Sure why not they have great tam colors and no matter which uniform they decide to wear (except of course that deep navy they sometimes wear) they are always pleasing to the eye. Okay, enough that. The Jaguars trek to the playoffs was so unlikely as they have had coaching issues and were only 4-29 the last two seasons and started this year 2-6 so they were 6-35 before their flash finish. Trevor Lawrence is of course the key to the Jags moving forward and will key personnel hurting for LA and a home field the improbable may happen. The Chargers are 9-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings including 5-0 ATS at Jacksonville. But, the lone Jaguars win and cover came in week 3 when the Jags pounded a wounded Chargers club 38-10 with Lawrence throwing three TDS. Jax 5-1-1 ATS versus the AFC. Take JACKSONVILLE!

Seattle at San Francisco 4:30 ET

Seahawks (+) over 49ers- Here we go with my nominee for MVP Geno Smith leading the upstart Seahawks in the Wildcard weekend against the NFL’s most dominating defense owned by San Francisco. The 49ers defeated Seattle twice 2-13 (-5) and 27-7 (-8.5) holding the Seahawks to a total 493 yards combined in both games. On the season they allow just 300. which is truly amazing when you think of today’s NFL offenses. The Niners also come with the No. 5 offense even with their season long quarterback issues thy have the No. 8ranked rushing attack while the Seattle rush defense is ranked 30 out of 32 allowing 150 yard on the ground per week. But, sometimes the numbers just don’t pan out. QB Brock Purdy who every knows was the final pick in the 2022 draft has been excellent at protecting the ball while throwing multiple touchdown passes in six straight games (how bout dat). Here’s some fun stuff. Hawks are 6-2 ATS in eight Wild Card games and despite their two losses this season the Seahawks are 15-7-1 ATS in the last 23 meetings. But the balance the stats SF is 8-0 ATS against the NFC West this season...they finish 8-1 ATS. Take SEATTLE!

TCU vs Georgia 7:30 ET

Bulldogs (-) over Horned Frogs- It has been a beautiful ride for 200-to-1 Horned Frogs but they will seem like toads after the way Georgia tough tenacious bulldog defense closes them down. Yeah, that defense that has allowed 71 points their last two games and yet they still rank fifth nationally in scoring defense at 14.6 PPG. TCU is tied for fourth nationally scoring 41.1 PPG but may be without their leading rusher Kendre Miller (1,399 yard rushing and 17 TDS. He will be missed and the Bulldogs defense will hone in on QB Max Duggan who wasn’t even the opening day starter. Yeah, this Sonny Dykes is a genie. Duggan had 41 touchdown passes before this his senior season and Dykes had him benched before the season started. TCU is 5-11 ATS in last 16 games at neutral sites while Dogs are 8-3 ATS in last 11 bowl games and 15-7 on neutral sites. Okay, enough of all that. The line is ridiculously high and there is a reason for that...take GEORGIA!

Detroit at Green Bay 8:20 ET

Lions (+) over Packers-Now it is the Packers who are hot and the Lions have won seven of nine after a 1-6 start and Green Bay has had to win their last four to get into this contest which is actually a play-in game. Detroit behind Jared  Goff has the No. 4 offense in the entire NFL and are averaging 384 YPG while the packers have been in and out and are ranked No. 16 as Goff has out-performed Rodgers. The Lions have come on strong and are 12-2 ATS versus the NFC North and they are 8-1 ATS overall last nine and they are 9-2 ATS in the last 11 meetings. Take DETROIT!

LA Chargers at Denver 4:25 ET

Bronco (-) over Chargers- This one belongs in the you have got to be kidding me category. Think about it, think about what we have seen out of Denver  and Russell Wilson and then think of what we have seen Justin Herbert do. Now, think of how many points LA is favored by over the 4-12 Broncos whose offense is so inept they set an NFL record for fewest points by a team after 10 games and they still scored just 16 PPG. Chargers are locked-in there playoff spot and will be resting. Well, one thing is that The Broncos have always played the Chargers tough as they are 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings and they are 5-1 ATS in six meetings at home.Take DENVER!  

New York Giants at Philadelphia 4:25 ET

Eagles (-) over Giants- Oh man what a slaughter...a massacre, a killing, a brutal murder that is only a few of the terms that will be used when describing the final result of this contest. There will be no contest! I don’t care who is the Eagles quarterback because their defense will disassemble New York offense especially with the limited time that’s gong to be given to the starters for New York. A win for Philadelphia will assure them the No. 1 seed and a bye week. After two losses they are ready to re-establish their NFC dominance. Take PHILADELPHIA!

Cleveland at Pittsburgh 1:00 ET

Browns (+) over Steelers- If turn-about is fair play then this one should work out just fine. It was in the final Monday Night game last season when the favored Browns when into to Pittsburgh and were eliminated from the payoffs and Mike Tomlin insured himself another winning season. This time around the Browns are already out of the post season and Pittsburgh needs a win here to have a shot. This to me makes the line very shallow as the home team is  motivated incentive and a reason to play. Pittsburgh needs to win and for the Patriots to lose to Buffalo (very possible) and for the Jets to beat Miami also very possible. The Steelers have won three straight to get into this position as most thought (as did I ) that they were dead in the water a month ago. Kenny Pickett the Pitt rookie has out preformed veteran Deshaun Watson who has led the browns on just three TD drives in five starts. So, he better be ready for the Steel Curtain (sorry guys not even close) but it will be Mick Chubb who has averaged 147.3 yards rushing. Take CLEVELAND

New York Jets at Miami 1:00 ET

Jets over Dolphins- Both of these clubs thought that they were going to the playoffs at the halfway point...Ha it is a long season and both the Jets and Dolphins failed miserably in the second half. After a 5-2 start New York won just two of their next nine games. As for Miami they started 3-0 lost three straight and then won five straight before December and were 8-3 but haven’t won since dropping their last five games. Both clubs are short on quarterbacks and are using their fourth different starter of the season. For Miami it will be back to their third stringer Skyer Thompson who has yet to win a game. The Jets will not be playing Zach Wilson at QB under any circumstances and with Mike White once again is play hurt and will be sidelined with a rib injury. Jets have the No. 3 overall defense allowing just 311.6 YPG, while Miami’s offense is ranked No. 6 gaining 368 YPG (note: most of those yards came when Tua was leading the charge). Take NEW YORK!

Tampa Bay at Atlanta 1:00 ET

Falcons (-) over Buccaneers- Who’s favored here...and Tom Brady says that the Buccaneers will go all out here, although they are locked into their playoff spot. I personally like him but I don’t believe him, yes he is right that they need to work but gee it’s week 18 and they can’t fix it in one week. Think of it Atlanta is favored and not just by a field goal. Tampa Bay is a sucker play and don’t fall for it. Bet no them the first week of the playoffs if you want but NOT here. Take ATLANTA!

Kansas City at Las Vegas 4:30 ET

Chiefs (-) over Raiders- Oh my how the Raiders supporters are rallying around Jarrett Stidham because of the 500 yards of offense that Las Vegas accumulated against the NFL top defense owned by San Francisco. The Niners thought that they  would cruise through Las Vegas but this is the NFL and for the most part you have to earn your wins and they did in the end as the new Tom Brady is emerging. Unlike SF, KC has something to play for, a number one seed and a first round bye in the playoffs. The Chiefs have defeated the Raiders 9-of-10 including a come-from-behind 30-29 win on a Monday night after trailing 17-0 in October. Mahomes eats up the Riders throwing 26 TD passes and only three INTs. That was Stidman’s first start anywhere since 2018 when Auburn played Purdue in the Music City Bowl. And guess what, he was limited in practice this week because of a sore elbow. Take KANSAS CITY!

Penn State vs Utah 5:00 ET

Nittany Lions (+) over Utes- So far, when I hear people speak of this game they feel Utah will destroy Penn State and the first thing I think of is, that gee the line is under a field goal how much better can they be. The Utes were the favorites to be the Pac-12 team to break into the CFP and did what we here expected be over-rated and win out in the end but still be short of their season goal. The Utes won six of their final seven games capping with a crushing pounding of USC. Unheralded Penn State finished 10-2 and their losses came at the hands of two CFP participants Michigan and Ohio State and I don’t think the Utes are of that stature. The Lions have not had a large number of transfers leaving (probably because these guys actually go to school and graduate). here we go with the Pac12 non-conference where Utah is 4-10 ATS while the Nittany Lions are 13-6-1 ATS in non-conference games. Take PENN STATE!

Purdue vs Louisiana State 1:00 ET

Tigers (-) over Boilermakers- In a times where ridiculous lines have become commonplace this one turns my head as the odds makers are giving the Boilermakers no respect. The feelings must be so hurt that maybe the lack of respect will lessen their self confidence...man, this is way out of whack. Or is it! Under further review we find Purdue in shambles. Not only has their head coach left with members of his staff and they are left with just 38 scholarship players after the transfer portal was busy including their All-American QB Adian O’Connell and his record setting receivers along with All Big Ten linebackers. Tigers 20-8 ATS after a loss and 52 ATS in their last seven bowls. Lay it...take LSU!

Tulane vs USC 1:00 ET

Green Wave (+) over Trojans- Usually when teams like this meet in a major bowl like the Cotton Bowl and once is a conference champion and one is not I would most likely side against the conference winner. But, this battle sets up differently. Granted both teams are 11-2 and deserve to be here but the disappointment USC feels after beating by Utah had many players despondent and have opted out of this to them meaningless exhibition. Not only will Heisman winner Celeb Williams sit out (finger injury) but so are a pair of offensive line starters and their Biletnikoff Trophy winning receiver is getting ready for the draft I always thought the best way to get read is to play and show your wares). The Green Wave have talent and will be excited to play in the school’s first Cotton Bowl appearance and they are 15-3 ATS in their last 18 games being under-valued while USC is 0-5 ATS in their last five bowl games and 1-11 ATS in their last 12 games at neutral sites. Take TULANE!

Mississippi State vs Illinois 12:00 ET

Illini over Bulldogs- Looks like a pretty even match to me with both teams 8-4 on the season ranked at No. 22 for Mississippi State and No. 21 Illinois. The situation with the passing of State’s coach Mike Leech puts it all in a different prospective. Most feel that the Gipper is showing up and that the Bulldogs with heavy hearts pull off a miracle victory...Nah, not here, Illinois coach Bret Bielema has the nation’s No. 1 scoring defense allowing just 12.3 PPG. Three members of his staff have left for greener pastures as Bret signed a $6 million a year through 2028. So, they lost coaches but Mississippi has lost 10 players to the transfer portal and I think they will come up short here. The Illini haven’t won a Bowl game since 2011 in the Hungry Bowl and they are hungry now! Take ILLINOIS!

Carolina at Tampa Bay 1:00 ET

Buccaneers (-) over Panthers- When you ranked dead last in rushing in the NFL averaging at only 77 yards per game you have no business playing for the division title, but somehow Tampa Bay with Tom Brady at QB they can accomplish that feat with a win at home today. The Buc’s have been burning their backers money the entire season and have covered just once in their last 13 games covering 3 1/2 months. After a horrid start Carolina has gone 5-5 under Steve Wilks and can win the division with a victory here and again next week at New Orleans (Not gonna happen). The Panthers have covered just once in their last five trips to Tampa Bay and the favorite is 5-1 ATS in the last is meetings. Take TAMPA BAY!

Indianapolis at New York Giants 1:00 ET

Colts (+) over NY Giants- Man what great memories of the Baltimore Colts with Johnny Unitas, Lenny Moore and their own marching band. I was nine years old an in attendance of that 1958 NFL Championship game that went into overtime (1st ever)

with the Colts Allen Ameche scoring a touchdown to cover as 3.5-point favorites.It  is said Baltimore owner Carroll Rosenberg instructed coach Beeb Embank to pass on the field goal to score the TD to win 23-17. Now-a-days he would only have to call one of the NFL advertising sponsors to get down. Take INDIANAPOLIS!

Cleveland at Washington 1:00 ET

Browns (+) over Commies- This line looks a bit short to me when you consider where these two teams are and who is going to play. Let me start with Washington who despite not winning a game in a month still controls their own destiny as they must of course win here and then at Dallas next week. For Cleveland there is no such pressure as they have been eliminated from playoff competition. But we will have everybody’s favorite human being Deshaun Watson at QB once again and he is 2-2 in his four starts and is off a Christmas Day performance that looked like he wanted to be somewhere else completing just 15 of 31 passes for 135 yard, no TDS and 1 INT.  Carson Wentz was a starter when these guys were called Redskins (How dare they) and now he is back as the original starter in the most important game of the season against a non-play off, sub. 500 team and they are favored by less that a field goal. I don’t buy it and neither should you. Take CLEVELAND!  2

New Orleans at Philadelphia

Saints (+) over Eagles- If Philadelphia wins they lock up the number 1 seed in the NFL and if the Saints fail they will be eliminated from the post season. All things being even both side had the same talent the same situation you would have to say the team getting disqualified is greater motivation. That being said even with Gardner Minshew leading the charge the Eagles are stronger. The Saints defense has stepped it up the last eight games and are allowing just 15.6 points per game over that span. They have won their last two and will be entering this contest with a lot of confidence and a lot to play for. The Saints are 40-19 ATS in their last 59 road games while the Eagles are 1-4 ATS against teams with losing records. Take NEW ORLEANS!   

Ohio State vs Georgia 8:00 ET

Buckeyes (+) over Bulldogs- I so love this side so much it scares me because I have never considered the other side and usually you look for pros and cons to support your position but don’t care here. Ohio State last played against Michigan and they had a second half that was an anomaly and outscored the Buckeyes 28-3 although the Buckeyes had more total yards and seven more first downs. There is no doubt in my mind that Georgia is the best ream I have seen this season but they don’t win ever game by 50 points. Both clubs have stellar defenses as with the Bulldogs who are ranked No. 2 nationally in scoring defense allowing just 12.8 ppg while Ohio State is No. 13 allowing 19.2 ppg. Bulldogs are 3-8 ATS following an ATS win. Take OHIO STATE!

TCU vs Michigan 4;00 ET

Wolverines (-) over Horned Frogs- My first thoughts were that Michigan who dominated Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship game and opened such strong favorites would just run rough shod over the Horned Frogs. The number has come down and so have I on the Wolverines. Remembering that any team rarely looks as good one game to another and things just don’t always fall into place. so, here TCU losers of the Big 12 Championship game to Kansas State is in the CFP and not many expect much of them here. Frogs looking to prove they belong and have a chip-on-their-should after backing into the CFP. Take TEXAS CHRISTIAN!

Iowa vs Kentucky 12:00 ET

Hawkeyes over Wildcats- Last Bowl season these two met in the Citrus bowl a game that Iowa dominated and Kentucky won 21-17. Both clubs have been challenged offensively this season and both with be down to their third string backup quarterbacks as injuries and transfer abound. The Wildcats will also be without their top running back and although the Hawkeyes will be without their starting QB he was so ineffective any replacement even a 3rd stringer could be much worse looking for revenge the Hawkeyes defense could rule the day but their offense is that bad. Take KENTUCKY!

Alabama vs Kansas State 12:00 ET

Wildcats (+) over Crimson Tide- The question here is just how motivated are the Crimson Tide going to be after all their goal is the CFP and they are even playing on New Year’s Day. Nick Saban is aware as he keeps insisting this game is important to them. Alabama’s QB Bryce Young the 2021 Heisman winner will play but the Tide have lost 15 players to the transfer portal including five offensive lineman. While Alabama was the preseason No. 1 Kansas State was even ranked in the Top-25 but managed to hand undefeated TCU their lone loss in the Big-12 title game. Bama just 1-5 ATS against teams with winning records while the Wildcats are 4-1 ATS against winning teams and are 5-1 ATS at neutral sites. Take KANSAS STATE!

Tennessee vs Clemson 8:00 ET

Tigers (-) over Volunteers- Both of these clubs will be without their starting quarterbacks and for one side the impact will be too much to overcome and for the other it is a blessing. Clemson’s Dabo Swinney insisted that DJ Uiagaleli be the tigers quarterback and it took almost two full season’s before he benched because of overall poor play and now he’s in the transfer portal. Tennessee is not as pleased that QB Hendon Hooker tore his ACL and will be replaced by Joe Milton III (yes that Joe Milton III) who’s talents are still unknown. The Tigers QB Cade Klubnik entered the ACC Championship game in the second quarter and went 20-24 for 279 yards. The Volunteers are 0-4 ATS at neutral sites while the Tigers are 20-6 ATS at neutral site and 11-3 ATS in their last 14 bowl games. Take CLEMSON!

Ohio vs Wyoming 4:30 ET

Bobcats over Cowboys- Ohio was 3-9 last season and had the biggest college football single season turn around this year going 9-4 this year. The turn around is due to QB Kurtis Rourke a fourth year starter but he will not be playing due to a torn meniscus. Wyoming who ended their season with a 30-0 loss at Fresno State and will be without their top rusher but have able runners to back up the run game. The Bobcats without their QB have a bigger gap to make up and the just don’t perform well out of conference where they are 1-9 ATS in their lat 10. Cowboys 6-1 ATS after a SU loss and are 4-0 ATS in their last four bowl games. Take WYOMING!  

Notre Dame vs South Carolina 3:30 ET

Gamecocks (+) over Fighting Irish- Man, this is a tough call with all the defections and transfers and such but there has got to be a winner and I believe we have one. We’ve heard in a million times in our life and that is what goes around comes around and nothing could be better for Notre Dame quarterback Tyler Buchner who started the season as the Fighting Irish starting QB but an injury sidelined him until Drew Payne was force to enter the transfer portal. Both of the Fighting Irish defensive and offensive captains have opted out including impact player and All-American tight end Michael Mayer which is a huge loss. Spencer Rattler the transfer form Oklahoma got hot the second half of the season and lead the Gamecocks who have no run game to speak of to a 7-2 close of the season with upset wins over Tennessee and Clemson. look for more of the same. Take SOUTH CAROLINA!

Pittsburgh vs UCLA 2:00 ET

Panthers (+) over Bruins- The quarterback position is up for grabs for both schools in this year’s Sun Bowl as UCLA’S Dorian Thompson-Robinson hasn’t decided if he’s going to play or not while former USC QB Kedon Slovis Pittsburgh’s starter for the season has once again entered the transfer portal and won’t be around. Nick Patti filled in for Kenny Pickett in last year’s Peach Bowl but broke his collarbone in the first quarter and will get the start here. The Panthers really don’t mind who is under center because of their three-headed running trio that average nearly 200 yard son the ground. As part of the Pac-12 it isn’t surprising that the Bruins are 2-7 ATS against winning teams and 7-19-1 ATS in their last 27 non-conference games. Take PITTSBURGH!

Texas vs Washington 9:00 ET

Longhorns (-) over Huskies- Okay here we go with that ‘don’t make sense’ shit. Washington is 10-2 SU and ranked No. 12  and has the No. 2 ranked offense averaging 521 yards behind Michael Penix Jr. who leads the nation in passing yards averaging 377 yards through the air and had 4, 354 yards on the season. Texas will be without their tow top running backs All-American Bijan Robinson and Roschon Johnson have both opted out. So, No. 20 Texas who lost four games by a total of 18 points and have their top backs out be favored. Once again I believe the odds maker is trying to tell us something and that is Texas is much better with or without their star players. Take TEXAS! 

Oklahoma vs Florida State 5:30 ET

Seminoles (-) over Sooners- They are B-A-C-K! Florida State after a two year bowl absence and will be playing in their back yard for the most part with this game in Orlando. The last time these two met in was in Miami at the Orange Bowl in 2000 as the Sooners closed out a National Championship. This time around as a huge underdog Oklahoma can finish below .500 as they ended up just 3-6 in Big-12 play. The spread on this contest is a bit on the strong side and that is a reflection on the Oklahoma having three of their starting offensive lineman opted out and are preparing for the NFL draft along with running back Eric Gray. The Seminoles are 10-3-1 ATS in their last 14 Bowl games and the Sooners are 1-6 ATS against teams with winning records.  Take FLORIDA STATE!  

Texas Tech vs Mississippi 9:00 ET

Red Raiders (+) over Rebels- These contest bring conflict to the table as Mississippi enters have lost their last three while Texas Tech has won their last three including our Big-12 Game of the Year 51-48 win over Oklahoma. The Red Raiders had a five game lull winning just once as QB Tyler Shough returned for their final three games. Ole Miss and Lane Kiffin attract plenty of attention as their no. 8 ranked offense averages 262 yards rushing ranking No. 3 on the ground. rebels closed the season with three straight losses to Alabama, Arkansas and Mississippi State. look for the trends to continue. Take TEXAS TECH!

Oregon at North Carolina 8:00 ET

Ducks (-) over North Carolina- As Al Pacino once said, ‘There is something really really wrong here’... I mean look at the Tar Heels averaging 474 YPG on offense and were averaging over 525 yards a game until their final three outings when they led the nation in offense at season’s mid-point. Carolina closed the season with three straight losses to Georgia Tech, NC State and Clemson gaining 150 yards in each game below their average. Oregon led by Bo Nix did sustain an offense that averaged 508 YPG ranked 4th nationally and scoring 39.7 PPG ranking ninth. Heels surrender 440 YPG and that is their down. Look for the Ducks who opened the season with a 49-3 loss to Georgia and closed their year with a loss at Oregon State to come out strong and will show no mercy. Take OREGON!

Kansas vs Arkansas 5:50 ET

Jayhawks (+) over Razorbacks- Opening the season with three straight wins and a 23-21 loss to Texas A&M so much more was expected from this Arkansas team that ranks 6th nationally in rushing yards per game at 225 and balanced passing attack that averages  230 YPG. defense has been a sore spot for both these clubs as the Razorbacks allow 453 YPG and the Jayhawks aren’t much better allowing 451 YPG. Kansas lost six of their final seven and is playing their first bowl game since 2008. The Jayhawks were 5-0 before TCU and managed just one win against Oklahoma State the rest of the year after QB Jalon Daniels was injured and returned for the final two games losses to Texas and Kansas State. Take KANSAS!

Central Florida vs Duke 2:00 ET

Knights (+) over Blue Devils- Under first year coach Mike Elko Duke has returned to Bowl action for the first time in four years. The Blue Devils improved from No.102 to 34th in scoring offense and from No. 127 to No. 36 in scoring defense. They No. 11 in take-aways and also rank 6th only turning the ball over 0.6 times a game. central Florida is on the move and this will be their last game playing for the American Athletic Conference a they enter the Big-12. This is their seventh straight bowl game and they have dominated the ACC offensively for years and average 236 yards on the ground this season and are seventh nationally. Take CENTRAL FLORIDA!

Wisconsin and Oklahoma State 10:15 ET

badgers (-) over Cowboys- These schools are veterans when it comes to Bowl appearances as the Badgers are making their 22 straight showing and for Oklahoma State it will be their 18th straight bowl game. After a 5-0 start the Cowboys lost five of their last seven games as QB Spencer Sanders when down with an injury and has opted out of this encounter. Wisconsin who fired their coach mid-season will also have inexperience at quarterback as three year starter Graham Mertz who entered the transfer portal and he will be replace with either a senior or freshman who combined have thrown 11 career passes. OK State will also be without their leading rusher and tackler while Badgers 1,000 yard running back Braelon Allen is looking forward to showcasing his talents. Take WISCONSIN!

Coastal Carolina vs East Carolina 6:45 ET

Pirates (-) over Chanticleers- Coastal Carolina has one of the more outstanding quarterbacks in the country in Grayson McCall who has entered the transfer portal but will still play in this game. McCall has thrown for 8,019 yards and 78 TD passes and only eight interceptions as a four-year starter. The Chanticleers can reach 10 wins for the third straight year while the Pirates have won a bowl game in nine years and have had back-to-back winning seasons for the first rime since 2013-14. East Carolina at 7-5 is favored over a 9-3 Coastal team and that seems a bit odd but, the Pirates have QB Holton Ahlers a five year starter who has thrown for 3,408 yards and 23 touchdowns with five  interceptions this season. Chanticleers are 2-8 ATS against winning team and are 13-5-1 ATS against winning team. Take EAST CAROLINA!

LA Chargers at Indianapolis 8:15 ET

Colts (+) over Chargers- These Colts have been something else this season and what else I couldn’t tell you other than we’ve don’t pretty well betting on and against them. Indy has lost four straight including losing the biggest lead in NFL history. Now, don’t you think that would embarrass you. The Chargers have been even better to us as we have no problems fading Herbert in the right spots and this is one of them. Indianapolis has changed quarterbacks once again and this time it will be Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles who with any luck won’t have to face Joey Bosa who does not appear to be ready. The Chargers are 1-3-1 ATS after a SU win and the underdog is 7-2-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Colts 5-0 ATS after allowing 30 points or more. Take INDIANAPOLIS!

Tampa Bay at Arizona 8:15 ET

Cardinals (+) over Buccaneers- Tampa Bay leads the NFC South with a 6-8 record and is looking to back into a playoff spot by winning the division with a less than .500 record. With Carolina and New Orleans at 6-9 but holding the tie-breaking edge, so it just adds pressure on an already flawed team. Arizona is already out of the playoff  picture and will have former Penn State QB 26-year old first time-starter Trace McSorely under center while the GOAT Tom Brady has started 330 times. Bucs are 1-10-1 ATS in their last 12 games overall and are dead last in rushing. Cardinals 4-0 ATS in the four meetings. Take ARIZONA!  

Denver at LA Rams 4:30 ET

Broncos (-) over Rams- This has got to be the ‘You have got to be kidding’ game of the week. With both these teams at 4-10 there really shouldn’t be much interest in the match-up except that the Super Bowl Champs are a home underdog to one of the worst offensive teams ever to grace the NFL averaging 15.6 points. With 12 different offensive line-ups and leading the league in sacks allowed and by now have just given up while Hackett’s Broncos are fighting for his job. Take DENVER!

Las Vegas at Pittsburgh 8:15 ET

Raiders (+)  over Steelers- This would have been an emotional day as it was with the anniversary of Franco Harris’s Immaculate Reception and now with his passing just day’s before he was to be honored it should have a strong impact. Las Vegas after  horrid start to the season have won 4-of-5 and have blown leads of 13 points or more four this season. Trubisky will sit if Pickett clears protocol and they are just 4-11 after a SU win and the Raiders are 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings. Take LAS VEGAS!

Philadelphia at Dallas 4:25 ET

Cowboys (-) over Eagles- The soaring Eagles are 13-1 on the season and a perfect 7-0 SU on the road but just 2-5 ATS because they have been favored. Hurts is out and a Gardner Minshew will run the show and he has been more than capable in his limited play although he was 7-13 as a starter at Jacksonville. He had 186 yards 2 TD’s and an interception against the Cowboys last year in a loss. Dak Prescott was out in the first meeting and will look to raise he stock against one of the top defenses in the NFL. So...lay it! Take DALLAS!

Cincinnati at New England 1:00 ET

Patriots (+) over Bengals- How can anyone possibly play on the Patriots and against the Bengals after what we all witnessed last week. New England was in a dead heat with Las Vegas as time was expiring and for some reason decided that they had to win the game on the final play and second to Franco’s catch this could be the wildest final play of all time. Cincinnati meanwhile came from 17-0 and forced five straight turnover to defeat megabucks Tampa Bay. With the jets loss Thursday Cincy has clinched a playoff spot and will be care free and easy...nothing comes easy in the NFL. Take NEW ENGLAND!

Detroit at Carolina 1:00 ET

Panthers ()+) over Lions- Here me roar... the Lions are lining up their pray and have the Panthers in sight alone with a possible wild card spot. Since blowing a huge lead to the Dolphins on October 30 Detroit has won six of seven games and have gone 7-0 ATS over that span. Carolina who is still just one-game off the lead in the NFL South was completely shut down at Pittsburgh last week and will atone for that with an all out effort here. The home team is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings and the underdog is 8-2 ATS in the last eight meetings. Panthers 4-0 ATS last four versus the NFC. Take CAROLINA!

Wake Forest vs Missouri 6:30 ET

Tigers (+) over Demon Deacons- Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman is on the brink of setting numerous ACC records starting with his next touchdown pass. His task should be that much easier as three of Missouri’s standout defenders are deferring to the NFL draft and will not be in play. That being known the odds makers never blink and the price hasn’t changed even with other entering the transfer portal.  Missouri played a much tougher schedule and played some pretty good defense ranking No. 28 allowing only 337 ypg. Deacons just 4-10 ATS last-14 on grass and the Tigers are 5-1 ATS on grass. Take MISSOURI!

Air Force vs Baylor 7:30 ET

Bears (-) over Falcons- The moment I saw this match-up I knew I would have Air Force...not so fast my friend. Of course that was my keen jerk reaction and I stayed with it for a while. But, Baylor has dropped their final three games and after playing seven straight bowl opponents they will have played a much tougher schedule. Air Force leads the nation in rushing and total defense as well as time of possession but this isn’t New Mexico or UNLV it is a Big-12 power and they will wear down the Falcons. Take BAYLOR!

Western Kentucky vs South Alabama 9:00 ET

Jaguars (-) over Hilltoppers- Last season I saw the Hilltoppers in the Boca Bowl blow out Appalachian State 59-38 as Bailey Zappe threw six touchdown passes, zero interceptions and for and for 422 yards. Austin Reed has replaced Bailey and has thrown for 4,249 yards and 36 TD passes for 8-5 Western Kentucky and was named USA New Comer of the Year. This is year’s squad overall is not as good as last year’s version and they will be up against the No. 11 defense in yards allowed surrendering just 303.4 per game. Toppers are 1-4 ATS against the Sun Belt Conference and the Jaguars are 4-0 ATS in non-conference games as well as  8-3 ATS on field turf. Take SOUTH ALABAMA!

Liberty vs Toledo 7:30 ET

Flames (+) over Rockets- In recent season’s the Liberty Flames have come to national prominence and have won three straight Bowl games. But, the enter this fray having lost not only three straight but lost their head coach as well as Hugh Freeze who departed for Auburn. Toledo is led by quarterback Dequan Finn and have never lost (3-0) to the Flames. The problems for the Rockets is that a one-man gang doesn’t fare well against tough defenses. Liberty was wasted by New Mexico State 49-14 last time out allowing over 200 yards rushing and they are 13-3-1 ATS after allowing 200 or more rushing yards. Add that the Rockets are 1-5 ATS both against winning teams and on neutral sites. Take LIBERTY

LA Rams at Green Bay 8:20 ET

Packers (-) over Rams- Never before has a defending Super Bowl Champion (4-9) won only four games after 13 weeks of play and never before has Aaron Rogers with and his Packers so inept. Green Bay who has dominated the NFL North with during Rodgers’ rein with occasional pressure from the Vikings. As it is the Packers have won seven of the last eight meetings going 8-0 ATS with Rogers tossing 20 TD passes and only three interceptions. The Rams are 31st on offense ahead of only Houston averaging 283 YPG and are 1-4 ATS after a SU win. That’s enough for me. Take GREEN BAY! 

Marshall vs Connecticut 2:30 ET

Thundering Herd (-) over Huskies- Who-ray for the Huskies who in the previous seven seasons have had five coaches and nothing close to a winning season. After Connecticut upset Liberty 36-33 to become bowl eligible under first year coach Jim Mora Jr. for the first time since 2015. In that game the Flames out-gained UConn by 165 yards as the Huskies were out-gained in 9-of-11 games. But they were so over-come with glee and emotion with the win that the team (in uniform) remained on the field for an hour after the game to celebrate with the fans. The next week they were pounded by Army and they will have trouble moving the ball against the Herd who are No. 9 on defense in yards allowed while the Huskies barely average 300 YPG. Take MARSHALL!

New York Giants at Washington 8:20 ET

Commies (-) over Giants- the Giants have on once in six weeks and from what I see out there most expect them to come to life here in Washington a team that they played to a 20-20 tie two weeks ago in New York where the Giants blew a 10-point fourth quarter lead. The former Skins held Barkley in check in the first meeting and this time the league’s No. 4 defense will squash Danny Jones. The Dores are 6-1 ATS in their last seven overall and take control here. Take WASHINGTON!   

Cincinnati at Tampa Bay 4:25 ET

Buccaneers (+) over Bengals- Man, Tom Brady once again an underdog at home up against the NFL’s points spread leader Cincinnati at 10-3 ATS while Tampa Bay is dead last at 3-8-1 ATS. You know what has been said for eons and that is out with the old and in with the new as Joe Burrow takes over the mantle as the NFL’s winner! Yeah, it might seem that way but The Buc’s Tom Brady actually leads the NFL in competitions and yardage so the problem falls elsewhere. Burrow mentioned this week that this is just another game but I don’t believe Tampa Bay is approaching it the same way. The Bucs are desperate for a win as their playoff spot slips away. take TAMPA BAY!

Tennessee at LA Chargers 4:25 ET

Titans (+) over Chargers- We were winners with and against both these clubs last weeks as our Vegas Insider jaguars won outright over Tennessee and the Chargers cleaned house with our Sunday Night Stand alone winner over Miami. So, what I am trying to get to is that I believe that i have a really good feel for what is going on and I can see th Titans being a bully to a banged up team that rose to the occasion on national TV and now will revert to form. The Titans are 14-5 ATS on the road against winning teams and th Chargers are 7-20 ATS in their last 27 home games against teams with winning records. Take TENNESSEE!

Philadelphia at Chicago 1:00 ET

Bears (+) over Eagles- Okay, I must admit that while they were undergraduates I hardly expected for these two No. 1 quarterback draft picks to emerge as they have. Philadelphia’s Jalen Hurts has taken over the MVP talk on all media outlets and his adversary for Chicago Justin Fields is setting NFL rushing records for QB’s in every start. The Eagles have soared over their last three opponents covering while having a 575 yards gained advantage and that’s pretty dominating. Meanwhile, the Bears have lost their last six and nine of 10 but the have the No. 1 rushing team in the NFL with 189 YPG most provided by QB Fields. Oh, did I fail to mention that that behind that same guy Chicago is dead last in passing.Eagles are just 2-6 ATS in their last eight rod games and the Bears have been so terrible that I can’t even find a positive trend...honest. The positive thing will come with the results. Take CHICAGO!

Dallas at Jacksonville 1:00 ET

Jaguars (+) over Cowboys- At this point of the season it appears like Dallas can do just about whatever they want. The didn’t want to crush the Texans last week  and were on cruise control until the final four minutes when they turned it on and posted an uninspiring 27-23 victory. When we saw from Vegas Insider winner Jacksonville last week may have been the blooming of Trevor Lawrence as he delivered the type of performance that we have expected. As quick as the cowboys look at home they seem to lose something when playing on natural grass where they are just 3-7 ATS in their last 10. The dog is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. Take JACKSONVILLE!

Rice vs Southern Mississippi 5:45 ET

Owls (+) over Golden Eagles- Rice enters this bowl contest with three straight losses and the worst record of any teams in bowl games with just five wins in 12 contests and they got here because of the schools academic record. But, these Owls can play averaging 25.3 PPG a full 2-points better than Southern Mississippi who last won a bowl game in 2016 and they are 11-15 in bowl games while Rice is 7-5. These two were conference foes for 17 years in the CUSA from 2005-2021 and were 6-6 head-to-head. The Eagles 1-5-1 ATS in their last seven bowl games.

Take RICE!

Fresno State vs Washington 3:30 ET

Cougars (+) over Bulldogs- Fresno State started the season 1-4 and now they are favored to win their 10th game of the year over a Pac-12 club. The Cougars are playing in their seventh straight bowl game some started by Mike Leech and had won three in-a-row before nationally ranked rival Washington ended their regular season but they are 7-1 ATS after a SU loss. The Bulldogs are 0-2 against the Pac-12 this season losing Oregon State and USC and 2-7 ATS in their last nine bowl games. Take WASHINGTON STATE!  

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Florida vs Oregon State 2:15 ET

Beavers (-) over Gators- If this were a game of environmental significance I would of course take a gator to best a beaver. But, this Gator maybe toothless. Florida (6-6) has had roller coaster ride on the season with the end coming crashing down with losses at Vanderbilt and at rival Florida State and they were never in either contest. Oregon State enters the Vegas Bowl with six straight covers and that sort of has my attention but, the key here is what we are getting out of the Swamp. The Gators will be without starting quarterback Anthony Richardson who threw for 17 TD’s and ran for nine more had over 3,500 yards from scrimmage as well as three other stalwarts and that’s not the last of it. At QB with be John Miller a third-year transfer from Ohio State who gets the nod because back-up Jalen Kitna is in the clink on child pornography charges (Gee, that must make dad John shutter). The Beavers will chomping on the toothless Gators. Take OREGON STATE!

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Indianapolis at Minnesota 1:00 ET

Colts (+) over Vikings- Minnesota is in the same spot this week as last when what they need is one victory to clinch the division and a playoff. They are coming off a 34-23 loss at Detroit and are hosting the leagues’ second worst scoring team averaging 16.1 PPG who lost to Dallas 54-19 on December 4. In that contest the Cowboys scored 33 unanswered fourth quarter points and the Colts have had two weeks to regroup and wash away the stench they carried after that game.The Vikings are not respected by the odds makers so I why should I. Take INDIANAPOLIS!

San Francisco at Seattle 8:15 ET

Seahawks (+) over 49ers- Maybe the Niners don’t really need a quarterback with experience as they are able to post wins because the the NFL toughest and No. 1 overall defense. San Fran already posted a win over the Seahawks in September and Seattle has dropped their last two games and needs a win in the worst way to right the ship. The 49ers have nothing but positive stats except for one and this trend is way vital. They are just 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 meetings in Seattle and 6-15-1 ATS in the last 22 meetings overall. Take SEATTLE!

New England at Arizona 8:15 ET

Cardinals over Patriots- Arizona as we might remember start the 2021 season with seven straight wins and it has been all downhill since. The Cardinals are 4-8 and with five games remaining are 3-games behind the conference leader. Cliff Kingsbury the Red Birds leader is on the hot seat here as the disappointment of the season falls on him and the best shortstop in the NFL Kyler Murray as he has thrown for less than 200 yard in each of the past two games. New England has lost their last two and are having problems at the quarterback position as well as Mac Jones has fallen short of a solid rookie season. In need it’s... ARIZONA!

Miami at LA Chargers 8:20 ET

Chargers (+) over Dolphins- I have it on good authority that the Chargers are coming to play this week against the favored Dolphins. Los Angeles (I still have trouble with that) is truly banged up and always do enough to lose but with an excuse be it coaching, penalties or player miscues the always seem to disappoint. Miami was man-handed by the 49ers last week and stayed in southern Cal as opposed to returning round trip to and from Miami. Charger defense has allowed 150 or more yards rushing six straight games but no to worry Miami only averages 89 YRP ranking No. 28. Running the ball is where LA need to shine as they try to recover from an 86 yard performance against Vegas last week and are 9-3 ATS the week after gaining less than 90 yards on the ground. So, it all comes out that that home team gets the Money going 7-3 ATS last 10 meetings. Take LA CHARGERS!

Kansas City at Denver 4:05 ET

Broncos (+) over Chiefs- This is a grand match up to the point that the NFL moved it out of the Prime time position. Kansas City has the Number One offense in the NFL in multiple categories including points scored with 29.2 PPG. Denver can boost of the No. 3 defense in yards allowed and No. 2 in points allowed at 17. The Chiefs have won 13 straight in the series and are 7-1 ATS in their last eight trips to Denver while the Broncos (+6) who lost 10-9 last week are 0-7 ATS after a point spread win as well as 1-4 TAS last five at home. But, the Chiefs are in the point spread doldrums and will do just enough to get by. In spite of all that I have given you...take DENVER!

Jacksonville at Tennessee 1:00 ET

Jaguars (+) over Titans- Why does it seem that every week I am looking to play on the Jaguars and against the Titans. Honestly probably more successful against Tennessee but Jacksonville was a huge winner for us over the Ravens two weeks ago. Shiny Jacksonville quarterback Trevor Lawrence has had limited practice time this week and is questionable and C.J. Beathard would lead the charge if the ‘big-guy’ can’t make it. With such a drop off in possible QB usage I have to believe that Lawrence will start and the Titans are in for a battle if the Jaguars can bite the leg of Derek Henry. Coming off their worst game of the year the Jaguars surprise in the division game. take JACKSONVILLE!  

Cleveland at Cincinnati 1:00 ET

Browns (+) over Bengals- I love just about everything about this match up as the AFC defending Champs are off a huge victory over Kansas City last week as Joe Burrow remains undefeated against Patrick Mahomes. But, one team who Burrow has yet to beat on the field is the Browns. Cleveland finally has their starting quarterback in Deshaun Watson who was less then stellar last week against Houston. With the rust being played out I expect a bit of improvement from Watson and a letdown by the Bengals. Take CLEVELAND!

Army vs Navy 3:00 ET

Cadets (+) over Midshipmen- It has not been the best of seasons for these two service academies who both enter this fray below .500. Navy has been idol since Nov. 19 when the dominated and upset Central Florida 17-14. The Army is second in the nation averaging 306 YPG rushing while the Middles are No. 4 in rushing defense allowing just 85.8 YPG. The outright wins are so very important in this rivalry but the Knights are 5-0-1 ATS in the last six meetings. Take ARMY!

Las Vegas at LA Rams 8:15 ET

Rams (+) over Raiders- I just love it and if ‘we’ lose this match-up I will have more than egg on my face. Los Angeles is having the worst season after a Super Bowl victory. We all expect a down fall after winning the Big-One but injuries and down play have a decimated roster have been the major factor. Las Vegas on the other hand was so over-rated that they had to tank the first half of the year and then when the public soured on them they started to win. So now, the public is back and they are ready to tank again. PS...2nd worst defense in NFL. Take LA RAMS!

New Orleans at Tampa Bay 8:15 ET

Saints (-) over Buccaneers- Over the years it has been a losing proposition to fade Tom Brady as he in the greatest winner in NFL history. But, under the current circumstances with limited offensive talent to work with and a head coach that has never been successful as a head coach in his prior experiences. The Buccaneers at 5-6 are in perfect position leading the NFC South by two-games in the loss column over all other division clubs. New Orleans has lost their last two getting shut out by the 49ers last week and have averaged just 250 YPG their last three contests. The Saints are 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings including 4-0 ATS in their last four at Tampa Bay. Bucs 1-7-1 ATS in their last nine home games. But guess what, I am not fading Tom Brady tonight. This is not the same Saints team that was led by Sean Payton. Take TAMPA BAY!

Kansas City at Cincinnati 4:25 ET

Bengals (+) over Bengals- All that I’ve heard all week is how Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs are looking to extract a measure of revenge against the Bengals who knocked Kansas City out of the playoffs after trailing by double-digits. Kansas City has won five straight and Mahomes leads the NFL with 3,585 yards and 29 TD passes while Cincinnati has won their last two and after an 0-2 start they are 7-2. Here’s the dilio, KC is 0-7-1 ATS in their last eight games versus the AFC and they are 1-4 ATS in their last five trips to the Queen City. Bengals 7-1 ATS in their last eight home games. take CINCINNATI!

Miami at San Francisco 4;25 ET

49ers(-) over Dolphins- Hey, ya know what I just Heard on Las Vegas radio (no not Brittany pears) but that Miami’s offense in a fraud...personally I don’t think so but they make a good point which I shall share with you all. It was pointed out to me that the Dolphins have been lucky enough to have played against some of the NFL’s worst defenses including games against the Lions, Texans, Bears, Browns and Ravens. They will see a different animal on the West coast as the Niners rank No. 1 in total defense allowing just 281 YPG and are 7-2 ATS last nine home games and Fins 0-3-1 ATS against teams with winning home records. Take SAN FRANCISCO!

New York Jets at Minnesota 1:00 ET

Jets (+) over Vikings- Believe it or not but Minnesota can clinch the NFC North with a win here and a Jacksonville win at Detroit. Seems silly at this point of the season but the division is that weak. That won’t matter here as the Vikings will have to wait a week at least. New York has found the magic elixir and his name is Mike White who has replaced Zach Wilson leading the Jets to a season high 466 yards of offense against the Bears last week. The club has responded to the change and now believe that with their defense (Ranked No. 5) they can make the playoffs and cause some damage. Like what they do against the Vikings. Take the NEW YORK J-E-T-S!  

Tennessee at Philadelphia 1:00 ET

Eagles (-) over Titans- I am a bit surprised at what I am seeing surrounding this game as I expected people to gravitate to the high flying eagles especially after them beating the packers without much difficulty and the Titans falling tat home to Cincinnati. Philadelphia has incentive as a win clinches the division along the best record currently in the NFC. Tennessee is have problems in the red-zone as their one sided offense meets resistance closer to the goal. Eagles No. 2 on defense allowing just 304 YPG and are No. 4 on offense averaging 382 YPG. The home team is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings and the beat goes on...take PHILADELPHIA!  

Jacksonville at Detroit 1:00 ET

Jaguars (+) over Lions- Here I am thinking that Detroit is that hot team and now the book-makers do this. What you ask? Well, the Lions and Jaguars have the same record (4-7) and the Lions had won three straight until Thanksgiving against the Bills but have covered four in-a-row while Jacksonville is off their thrilling come-from-behind win over the Ravens winning for only the 2nd time in their last eight games. I though I saw something in the Jags last week that make me believe that they are getting better and by the looks of this line so do the odds-makers. Take JACKSONVILLE!

Clemson vs North Carolina 8:00 ET

Tar Heels over Tigers- How could they, how could they make this Clemson team more than a TD favorite here. Come-on, their quarterback is atrocious and is getting worse every week. Once thought to be a potential super star this guy should be sitting the bench. Now, how bad is their back-up at QB that Dabo doesn’t make a change. Letting this kid play is a firer-able offense (never Happen). North Carolina has been a major disappointment for the second straight year and they are so tempting because of and offense that averages close to 500 YPG. I guess the issue is that they allow about 450 YPG. But, this is the ACC Championship game and it is December when the Tigers are 15-2 ATS in their last 17 games and they are 20-7 ATS at neutral sites. Add that the favorite is 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings. Tar Heels are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games at neutral sites. Take CLEMSON! 

Purdue vs Michigan 8:00 ET

Wolverines (-) over Boilermakers- Michigan was the most impressive of all contenders last Saturday just waylaying out the Buckeyes. The question here is can they keep their intensity for the Big Ten Championship game. Purdue has a future pro at quarterback with Adian O’Connell who has thrown for over 3,000 yards and has 22 TD’s but has been hampered by injuries this season. The Wolves have the second best defense in the country allowing just 262.3 YPG and just 83 yards rushing. Purdue did good the get here and it was mostly the schedule and defense ranking No. 34 allowing just 347 YPG. Wolves 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. Take PURDUE!  

Central Florida at Tulane 4:00 ET

Knights (+) over Green Wave- Win or lose I’m pretty sure of one thing and that this will be an exciting game with a pair of clubs that score just a hair under 35-point per game. This is a rematch of a the regular season game at Tulane which Central Florida won 38-31 in a game where they had a 17-point lead late in the third quarter and the game wasn’t as close as the final might make you believe. The Knights ran for 336 yards and dominated time of possession 35-23. Tulane is 43-21-2 ATS at home but the dog in this series has won the last four. Take CENTRAL FLORIDA!  

Kansas State vs Texas Christian 12:00 ET

Wildcats (+) over Horned Frogs- This is sad for me because I believe that TCU is good enough to win the National title, I love their backs and defense. But, the odds-makers who I trust more than any wife (nah kidding) tells ‘us’ that the Horned Frogs will not make it. Now, I like Kansas State and other than last week I’ve been riding Martinez and the Wildcats and for good reason as they are 8-3 ATS this season. Number is too inviting for an undefeated team. Take KANSAS STATE!

Utah vs Southern California 8:00 ET Utes (+) over Trojans- Oh man the guys aren't giving Southern California too much room here to win and not cover. Utah has already defeated the Trojans at home in a non-cover 34-33 victory at home. Have you seen these two teams of late, USC is electric and QB Caleb Williams is now the Heisman favorite while Utah like the rest of the state is very vanilla. When comparing team stats the USC offense has a 50-yard per game advantage but Utah wins on the defensive side of the ball by almost a 100 yards. Quick note USC is 1-10 ATS in their last 11 at neutral sites and the underdog is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings. Take UTAH!

Buffalo at New England 8:15 ET

Patriots (+) over Bills- Is Buffalo just slogging their way their the season before they start to show some real stuff that is expected of them or is what you see is what you get. Or can they be the most overrated team in the NFL and just don’t measure up to other expectations. are No. 2 in totals gaining 416 a game and they are No. 3 in passing with Josh Allen leading the way. The Bills Josh Allen is their leading rushing with Singletary close behind but, Allen has been involved in over 500 plays between his passing and running and that much usage with take its toll especially in the NFL. The Patriots are not in Buffalo’s class and the Bills are 3-0-1 ATS in their last four trips to Bean-town but they are 1-3-1 ATS in their last five road games and the Pats are 7-3 ATS at home and 6-2 ATS in their last eight games overall. Belichick will find a way to steal this one. Take NEW ENGLAND!

Pittsburgh at Indianapolis  8:15 ET

Steelers (+) over Colts- Wait a second...Indy is the home team. Not paying too close attention until the weekend and I had thought because of the meager line that the game was in Pittsburgh. So what they bookie is saying is that the Steelers would be favored at a neutral site. Everybody is pulling for Jeff Saturday and well this Monday after defeating the Raiders in Las Vegas and battling the Eagles to the final gun in the City of Brotherly Love (that is a frickin’ joke) the return home with a Dickens thought of Great Expectations. Too bad the odds-makers sees disappointment in store for Colts fans. Take PITTSBURGH!

Las Vegas at Seattle 4:05 ET

Raiders (+) over Seahawks- What a great season it has been for the Raider haters as Vegas suckered the locals into a win total that was 7.5 and they bought into it, but, the sentiment has switched off as Las Vegas has taken down it’s backers 7-of-10 times. Watching them recover and get a gift win at Denver has lifted their spirits and confidence. Seattle has been great running off a 5-game SU and ATS winning streak before being exposed in Germany two weeks ago. Rust shows here as Raiders surprise. Take LAS VEGAS!

LA Chargers at Arizona 4:05 ET

Cardinals (+) over Chargers- Like I said the Chargers do just enough to get you beat as they covered their last two against the points but lost both games outright to the Chiefs and Niners. Arizona on the other hand after starting, oh what was it 6-0 or 7-0 last season has been one the the worsts covers in the NFL. Coaching has been called into question along with a shortstop playing QB who refuses film study and would rather just wing it. But that will work against these guys because they know how to lose. Take ARIZONA!  

Baltimore at Jacksonville 1:00 ET

Jaguars (+) over Ravens- We know what the Ravens are now for and they are living up to that expectation and even more. Baltimore’s defense is among the leaders in all defensive stats, as they are 2nd in forced turnovers, 3rd in fewest rushing yards allowed and 3rd best in third-down stoppage. Jackson leads the NFL in YPA with 6.9 and that helps the weakness in other parts of his game. Stats are great and I have a few for you. The Ravens are is 0-4-1 ATS in their last five visits to Jacksonville and the home teams is 8-2-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings. Take JACKSONVILLE!

Tampa Bay at Cleveland 1:00 ET

Browns (+) over Buccaneers- Poor Tommy-boy is taking the heat from every where except at home where it is now peaceful and his number and play are as good as ever. To me the problems start with head coaching along with injuries and a receivers corps that lead the NFL in dropped passes. The Bucs are 0-7-1 ATS as the sod seems to slow them down while the Browns without Watson at QB average over 150 yards on the ground and will dictate the tempo. Take CLEVELAND!

Washington at Washington State 10:30 ET

Cougars (+) over Huskies- What great season it has been for transfer QB Michael Penix Jr. for the Huskies leading the nation with 3,869 yards passing with a 5-game winning streak entering this fray. Washington State has won their last three and ended a 7-game skid to Washington last year. The Huskies are just 2-8 ATS in their last 10 road games and the Cougars are 5-0 ATS at home. I just have one reservation and that came when the State QB said that it’s just another game. It is not just another game and when I hear that I remember I have seen those types come up short. I hope not this time. Take WASHINGTON STATE!  

Kansas at Kansas State 8:00 ET

Jayhawks (+) over Wildcats-There in no question who the better team is, the question is have the down trodden Jayhawks improved enough and are healthy enough to sty with the Wildcats offense. But Adrian Martinez the Cats QB will be missing here. Kansas leads the series but has dropped the last 13 meetings not winning since 2008. Jayhawks are 10-3-1 ATS in their last 14 road games and should be able to move the ball enough to threaten the Wildcats. Take KANSAS!

Notre Dame at USC 7:30 ET

Fighting Irish (+) over Trojans- USC is electric and if got to see them last week against UCLA you have to be impressed with their speed, power and quarterbacking. Caleb Williams has the Heisman committee retooling their votes and for good reason. I never expected for Notre Dame to be where they are now after the start they had to the season but they have been a steady big game winner for us when we had them. USC has a defense that leads the nation in turnover differential with a plus-21 when the nearest competitor has +14. The Fighting Irish depend on their defense and allow just 316.8 YPG while the Trojans surrender 405 YPG. The difference keeps this one close. take NOTRE DAME!

Oklahoma at Texas Tech 7:30 ET

Red Raiders (+) over Sooners- We have had both these teams racked especially Oklahoma who was our Power Play winner Saturday over Oklahoma State. after jumping out to an early 28-0 lead the Sooners cruised to victory against the Cowboys how were playing with an injured quarterback. The Red Raiders have dropped 10 straight in this series and yet they are merely a 2-point underdog. looks inviting doesn’t it. But, the home team is 13-3 ATS in their last 16 meetings and Oklahoma is just 1-5 ATS against teams with winning records. Take TEXAS TECH!

LSU at Texas A&M 7:30 ET

Aggies (+) over Tigers- Talk about reversal of fortunes these two clubs have each done the exact opposite of what was expected of them this season. To start with with Brain Kelly coming into ‘cajun’ territory where there were defections before he arrived and he is battling for the SEC championship while Texas A&M...well. It started with Saban accusing the No. 6  Aggies of buying players and they were supposed to threaten Alabama and they have been a huge flop. Whoever the got they have over-paid for what we’ve seen on the field.  Last year we posted LSU (+6) as a Game of the Year and the WON Outright 27-24 and it’s only right we reverse the field and call the Aggies here. take TEXAS A&M!   

Oregon at Oregon State 3:30 ET

Beavers (+) over Ducks- Bo Nix has been everything to Oregon this season not only because of his contributions in winning nine games but he was a big part of their two losses as well. The Ducks need only to win here for a chance at the Pac-12 Championship with a win here and they are favored by a meager field goal.Nix did get banged up last week and hasn’t practiced because of a injured right foot received last week. Road team is 11-4-1 ATS in the last 16 meetings but the Beavers are 14-3 ATS in their last 17 games as hosts while the Ducks are just 2-5 ATS on the road against teams with winning records in last seven. Take OREGON STATE!

South Carolina at Clemson 12:00 ET

Tigers (-) over Gamecocks- Believe me when I say this is the rivalry for South Carolina and is the most important game on both their schedules. For the Gamecocks coming off their Vegas Hotline 63-38 win over Tennessee it will be a struggle to get mentally ready and maintain focus to face a legitimate contender for the title. Clemson has not passed the eye-test every often as they have not been impressive in their wins. This is a series that has been total domination of the Cocks by the Tigers. Clemson has won seven straight and is 72-42-4 in 118 meeting and 4-1 ATS in the last five meets. Don’t over-react to last week win by USC they won’t be close here. Lay-it! Take CLEMSON!  

Florida at Florida State 7:30 ET

Gators (+) over Seminoles- I have an affinity for both these clubs and follow them intently as I usually attend a number of their games yearly. What I saw this season was two clubs change forms and personality from previous versions. It has been a while since the Seminoles were a factor. and Florida since Meyer left is not of same level. In rivalry game like this I usually look toward the underdog for obvious reasons. FSU has eight wins their most since 2016 and after a 3-10 start third year coach Mike Norvill’s squad is 13-6. In their last four contests State has outscored Georgia Tech, Syracuse, Miami and Louisiana 173-39. But it is the defense between these two that will be the difference as State is ranked No 11 allowing just 293 YPG while the gators rank 100 allowing 413 YPG. add that the favorite is 16-5 ATS in the last 21 meetings. Take FLORIDA STATE!  

North Carolina State at North Carolina 3:30 ET

Wolfpack (+) over Tar Heels- Both of these clubs are off losses with The Tar Heels losing for just the second time and it probably eliminated one of the nation’s top offenses from reaching the College Football Playoff. NC State dropped their second straight to Louisville after falling to weakling Boston College the previous week. This is like east meets west as NC brings a potent offense 493 YPG and the Wolfpack provide a stout defense allowing just 323 YPG. The problem for NC State is the current condition of their starting QB how was injure last week and has left the duties possibly to a red shirt freshman. A start is born...Take N.C STATE!  

Arkansas at Missouri 3:30 ET

Tigers (+) over Razorbacks- Thank you Razorbacks for coming through as our Megabucks (13-4 76%) 42-27 OUTRIGHT winner over Mississippi last Saturday. Arkansas has six wins and that means that they are bowl bound no matter the outcome here. Missouri on the other hand need to win here to become bowl eligible and they will be ready here. The Tigers should have already qualified for the post season spot but blew a few chances where they should have won (see Auburn) and will get it done today. Arkansas has an exciting offense and won last year 34-17 breaking a 5-game losing streak in the series, but the home team is 9-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Take MISSOURI!