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01-09-21 | Colts v. Bills -6 | 24-27 | Loss | -113 | 44 h 40 m | Show | |
Rating: 3 Units Frank Reich returns to Buffalo: 28 years ago (Jan 3, '93) at this very site, in this very round, is his greatest moment as a Bill. Simply known as "The Comeback", Bills trailed 35-3 with 28 minutes left, but somehow won 41-38 (OT). Colts pulled away from a gritty Jags team to get this berth, while Bills certainly didn't take their foot off the pedal last week: 56 points (most since '66), vs Miami which had everything to play for. Josh Allen: 4,544 passing yards & 45 total TDs (both team records). But Indy got 253 rushing yards from rookie Taylor in win over Jacksonville. Eight straight covers for Buffalo (+112½ points) & 9-1 SU, with a 142-54 point edge in Bills' last 3 games. Lay the TD |
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01-03-21 | Titans -7.5 v. Texans | 41-38 | Loss | -104 | 53 h 26 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Even with that blowout loss in Lambeau on Sunday Night, the Titans can still clinch the AFC South with a win here. Cut Packer lead to 19-14, before the floodgates opened. Henry just missed out on another 100-yard game (23 carries: 98 yards). Let's hope that Watson's (24-of-34, 324 yards, 3 TDs with 0 INTs) throwing shoulder is OK after that hit he took at the end of the game. He is the first QB in team history with 30+ TD passes. Houston now has two 4-game losing streaks this year. RB David Johnson with 12 carries for 127 yards & a TD. Texans are 5-1 at home vs the Titans, but are hardly fired up. |
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01-03-21 | Seahawks -6.5 v. 49ers | 26-23 | Loss | -112 | 24 h 42 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units There’s an outside chance the Seahawks still can get the top seed. So Seattle won’t lack incentive. San Francisco is 2-6 in its last eight games with all of the defeats during this time frame coming by eight or more points. Healthy again at running back, the Seahawks should be able to wear the weary 49ers down, while Russell Wilson picks his spots. Wilson had four TD throws when Seattle defeated San Francisco, 37-27, in Week 8. Special teams could factor, too, as the 49ers have allowed a league-high five TD’s on returns, including giving up four defensive scores. The 49ers have had multiple turnovers in eight of their past nine games |
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01-03-21 | Cowboys -1 v. Giants | 19-23 | Loss | -113 | 50 h 52 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Giants have failed to reach 20 points in any of their past five games. Jones is far from 100 percent. He lacks the skill position weapons Andy Dalton has with the Cowboys. The Giants don’t have a healthy running back the caliber of Ezekiel Elliott and their wideouts can’t compare to Amari Cooper, Michael Gallup and CeeDee Lamb. Jones has been sacked 12 times in the past two games. Dallas has a pair of excellent pass rushers, DeMarcus Lawrence and Randy Gregory. New York is 2-5 at home this season. The Giants are at their worst when taking points at home failing to cover 11 of the last 13 times as a home ‘dog. Dallas has won the last seven meetings in the series, including 37-34 in Week 5 when Dak Prescott was lost for the season |
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01-03-21 | Jets +3 v. Patriots | 14-28 | Loss | -110 | 20 h 21 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Recommending the New York Jets hasn’t been as crazy as it sounds the past couple of months. In fact, the J-Men have not only won their last two games outright, but have been offering good spread value since midseason, covering 6 of their last 9, as they travel to Foxborough for the season-ended at Gillette Stadium vs. New England. The J-Men have been a better recommendation lately than the Patriots, who entered the Buffalo game last Monday having covered just 4 of their last 11 in 2020. And Bill Belichick has really had his problems as a favorite this season, dropping his last five in that role |
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01-02-21 | North Carolina +7.5 v. Texas A&M | Top | 27-41 | Loss | -110 | 33 h 21 m | Show |
Rating: 5 Unit Bowl Game of the Month What a way for the bowl season to wind up! Of course, the main sidebar to this one is the Texas A&M Aggies' snub from the playoff committee, denying them a shot at all the marbles. A&M not only has a superb QB/RB combo in Mond (2,050 yards, 19/3) & Spiller (986 yards & 7 TDs in just 8 games), but rank 14th & 3rd in total & rushing "D". However, that unit had better be at its best if it is to slow down the Tar Heels of North Carolina, who field RBs Carter & Williams (combined 2,385 yards & 28 TDs, & NCAA record 544 rushing yards in season-ending rout of Miami), as well as QB Howell: 6,993 passing yards, & 65 TDs with 13 INTs the last 2 years. Barnburner, despite Ag "D". |
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01-02-21 | Kentucky v. NC State +2.5 | 23-21 | Win | 100 | 25 h 6 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Yes, these squads have met in the past, the far distant past, as the split wins in 1909 & 1970. For the Wildcats of Kentucky, this makes 5 consecutive bowl years under Stoops (first UK coach to accomplish that), despite a losing season. 'Cats are led by RB Rodriguez: 701 yards & 6.9 yards per rush, but KU #121 in overhead production. Ninth bowl in eleven years for the Wolfpack of North Carolina State (5-3 SU/ATS), who opened quickly (4-1 & #22 in the polls), before losing QB Leary. However, they did get back on track, behind Hockman (64%), & RBs Knight & Person (1,371 yards). Definite feeling that the wrong team may be favored in this contest |
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01-01-21 | Ohio State v. Clemson -7 | Top | 49-28 | Loss | -115 | 82 h 49 m | Show |
Rating: 8 Unit College Bowl Game of the Year They meet again. For the 3rd time in the last 4 years, the Tigers of Clemson take on the Buckeyes of Ohio State in a National Playoff game, with CU winning & covering the first 2 such encounters: 31-0 (+1½) in the '16 Fiesta, & 29-23 (-2) in last year's Fiesta. As a matter of fact they also met in the '13 Orange Bowl, also won by the Tigers (+2), 40-35. As can be seen above, the Buckeyes have played only six games, due to Covid, but have been rightly included in this powerhouse quartet. They are led, of course, by QB Fields, who is a superb 56 TDs with only 8 INTs the past 2 years, although that may be a bit misleading, as he was 41 TDs with 3 INTs last season (2 interceptions in loss to these Tigers). So 5 picks this year, compared to last year's 40 TD and 1 INT regular season log. The not so hidden gem on OSU's team has to be running back Sermon, who set a school record with 331 rushing yards (11.4 yards per rush) in their 22-10 Big Ten Title win over Northwestern. Shades of Ezekiel Elliott in Ohio State's '14 Championship run? Well, maybe, but note that the Bucks took Wisconsin, 59-0, in that Big Ten Title game. A quick peek at the above stats shows OSU with a +8 turn over edge in just its half-dozen contests. If there were any doubts as to this year's Tiger edition, they were erased with their complete throttling of Notre Dame in the ACC title match, with a 541-263 yard edge behind 322 passing yards from Lawrence, & 124 rushing yards from Etienne (12.4 yards per rush), who was held to 1.6 yards per rush in their first meeting. Lawrence is at his best in the big game, while Fields not necessarily so in such important contests: two 2nd half picks in last year's tilt with Clemson; three INTs in this year's 42-35 win over Indiana, & just 12-of-27 & 2 more picks in Big Ten title win over Northwestern. CU didn't have the answers to LSU last year (who did?), but have otherwise been simply superb plays. Again! |
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01-01-21 | Cincinnati +9.5 v. Georgia | 21-24 | Win | 100 | 2 h 18 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units First meeting between these teams. As our clients are well aware, we've ridden the undefeated Bearcats of Cincinnati this season, with highly profitable results. Only regular season miss by a single point, when they took knee at the Central Florida one in the final minute, after overcoming a 2-TD deficit. QB Ridder leads an enviously balanced "O": 2,090 passing yards, 66%, & 17 TDs with 6 INTs. Eighth bowl in 10 years for Cincinnati (23-point cover vs BC in last year's Birmingham). But can they keep it up vs such a giant? For the Bulldogs of Georgia, this makes it 24 straight bowl seasons (longest current run), & 57th overall. Own the best run "D" in the land, & insertion of QB Daniels is a proven success (9 TDs with only 1 INT). But a bevy of 'Dawgs have opted out, thus a 'Cat call |
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12-31-20 | Ball State v. San Jose State -9 | 34-13 | Loss | -119 | 45 h 43 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units First meeting for this pair, who both are comparative bowl novices, although they have graced the holiday scene a few times. For the Cardinals of Ball State, this marks their first such trip since back-to-back losses in the '12 Beef 'O' Brady, & the '13 GoDaddy. The Spartans of San Jose St: SU & ATS wins in the '15 Cure, & the '12 Military. Just a single SU loss between them this year, with a combined 11-3 ATS log. SJSt: 11-1 ATS run (7-0 SU & ATS TY). Cards finished on a 4-0 spread run (+60½ pts), including holding Buffalo's top-ranked running game to 210 yards below its average, in MAC title game (22-pt cover). Key here is that 119th-ranked Card passing "D", which just be the edge. However, nothing strong. |
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12-31-20 | Mississippi State v. Tulsa +1 | 28-26 | Loss | -105 | 3 h 45 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units No, they've never met before. For the Golden Hurricane of Tulsa, just their first bowl since '16, after making the holiday scene 7-of-8 years, from '05 through '12. But when they do make a bowl, they take full advantage: 63, 45, 62, 52, & 55 pts in 5 of those 7, winning all 5 SU, covering 6. But a combined 9-27 SU run ('17-'19), before this year's 6-2 log, covering 7-of-8, & nearly taking 6th-ranked in the AAC title game. Bulldogs (+17) shocked LSU, 44-34, in opener, but just 2-7 since, 'tho QB Rogers has 30+ completions in his L4 games (SEC record), & threw for 336 yards vs Georgia's super "D". But Mississippi State has allowed 31+ pts 6 times this year. |
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12-30-20 | Florida v. Oklahoma -1 | 20-55 | Win | 100 | 35 h 32 m | Show | |
Just the 2nd meeting for these 2, the first coming in the '08 National Title Game, when Tim Tebow, Percy Harvin, & a spectacular Florida Gator "D" took down the Sam Bradford led Oklahoma Sooners, 24-14. Remember, Okies entered that one off a scoring barrage of 62, 66, 65, 61, & 62 points. First time in 4 yrs that an OU QB hasn't been in the Heisman picture, as such possibility is owned by Gator QB Kyle Trask, who leads that nation with 4,125 passing yards & 43 TDs with only 5 INTs, & fresh off a 408 passing yard effort in SEC title game vs 'Bama (10-point cover). But only 6 teams allow more first downs than Florida, while always potent Okies, behind frosh QB Rattler (2,784 passing yards & 25 TDs with 7 INTs) have shored up their "D" (17th). Fireworks galore, but OU more balanced |
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12-30-20 | Wisconsin v. Wake Forest +7.5 | 42-28 | Loss | -120 | 47 h 24 m | Show | |
Rating: 3 Units What a screwball season for the Badgers of Wisconsin, who have made it to a bowl for the 19th straight season. From a 94-18 point edge in their first 2 contests (+50½ points ATS), to a 76-40 point deficit in their remaining 4 games (-70½ points ATS). QB Mertz electrified everyone in his debut: 20-of-21 (5 TDs). But he has gone only 3 TDs with 5 INTs since, as the Badgers rank just 105th in passing "O" (93rd in total "O"). Their "D" is another matter: #1. The Demon Deacons of Wake Forest go bowling for the 5th straight year: 3-1 SU, 2-2 ATS. Move it with the best them, behind QB Hartman (10 TDs with only 1 INT), & lead the land in turnover edge (+23). Again, we'll grab the TD |
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12-29-20 | Colorado v. Texas -9.5 | 23-55 | Win | 100 | 59 h 43 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Of course these 2 have met multiple times, when they were in the Big 8 together, before the Buffaloes of Colorado jumped ship for the Pac 12 in 2011, a move that hasn't exactly been good, as this is just the 2nd bowl appearance for CU, since that change, namely a 38-8 loss to Oklahoma State, in the '16 Alamo, as 3-point chalks. In this one, they're pinning their hopes on running back Brussard (813 yards & 3 TDs, in just 5 games: 6.3 yards per rush). But Buffs have allowed 30+ points in 18-of-21 games. Longhorns of Texas are led by QB Ehlinger, who has amassed 11,267 yards & 93 TDs with 27 INTs over the past 4 years. In likely his last game, he won’t be going out with a loss. Note Steers with 20, 20, & 21 point covers in their last 3 bowl games |
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12-29-20 | Oklahoma State -1 v. Miami-FL | Top | 37-34 | Win | 100 | 78 h 38 m | Show |
Rating: 5 Unit Bowl Game of the Month No, not the 1st time that the Cowboys of Oklahoma State have faced off against the Hurricanes of Miami, but the 2nd, as UM (-36) nosed out Ohio State, 40-3, in 1991. By the way, UM went 12-0 that year (National Champion). From '86 thru '92, Miami finished 2nd, 1st, 1st, 1st, 3rd, 1st, & 3rd in the nation. Wow!! Fifteen straight bowls for Oklahoma State, under Gundy (9-5 SU & ATS). Have had to replace last year's top rusher (Hubbard, who opted out), although Jackson a decent 5.7 yards per rush, while QB Sanders an anemic 10 TDs with 8 INTs, but WR Wallace 16.5 yards per catch. 'Canes brought in QB King from Houston, & he delivered: 2,573 passing yards (22 TDs with only 5 INTs), with 520 rushing yards. But UM was mauled, 62-26, by North Carolina, in finale, allowing school-record 778 yards & 554 rushing yards! |
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12-28-20 | Bills -7 v. Patriots | 38-9 | Win | 100 | 8 h 58 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Prime Time Profit Play The Bills have a good pass offense, the Patriots do not. The Bills’ good pass defense figures to make the Patriots’ pass offense weaker than it already was (Cam Newton, 5 TD passes in 13 games!). With Patriots' CB Stephon Gilmore out, (he was 2019 NFL Defensive Player of the Year), the Bills’ pass offense moves up a notch higher in the match-up. Although they’ve clinched the AFC East, the Bills can still get the #2 seed and a second home game in the playoffs. Plus, sweeping an avenging New England after being tortured by them all these years would be a good way to maintain momentum and build more confidence |
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12-27-20 | Titans +3 v. Packers | 14-40 | Loss | -107 | 32 h 37 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Ryan Tannehill has 31 TD throws. Aaron Rodgers is having a brilliant campaign. But Green Bay’s defense hasn’t shown enough improvement allowing 24-plus points in three of the past five games. The Packers’ special teams have been awful, too. The Titans have produced at least 30 points in each of their last five games, averaging 37.4 points during this span. Tennessee has won and covered its last three road matchups, including knocking off the Ravens and Colts, 45-26. The Packers lost to the Colts on the road, 34-31 in overtime. |
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12-27-20 | Rams +1 v. Seahawks | 9-20 | Loss | -110 | 28 h 54 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Seahawks clinched a playoff berth for the 9th time 11 seasons under Carroll. Even though Russell Wilson has a career high 37 TDs, he also has a career high 13 picks. Not exactly Jameis Winston, but bye bye MVP Award. Both of these teams will clinch NFC West by winning their final 2 games. What in the world happened to the Rams last week? They had to be peeking ahead to this one. Their first half offense? Try 5 punts (1 blocked), an interception, & only 3 points vs an 0-13 team. What |
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12-27-20 | Bengals v. Texans -7 | 37-31 | Loss | -110 | 24 h 4 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Houston has Deshaun Watson. Cincinnati has Brandon Allen or Ryan Finley. Enough said. The Bengals might be able to run on the Texans’ league-worst rush defense – if Joe Mixon returns from a lengthy foot injury. Mixon hasn’t played since Week 6 so he can’t be counted upon. The Bengals lack the quarterbacks who can take advantage of the Texans’ porous secondary, which has become worse with the suspension of Bradley Roby. Aging J.J. Watt could have one more big game in him given the Bengals’ pass protection problems. Cincinnati’s chore is made more difficult by traveling on a short week having just hosted the Steelers this past Monday night |
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12-27-20 | Browns -10 v. Jets | 16-23 | Loss | -100 | 24 h 59 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units 28th matchup between these two. Browns lead this series 15-12, which included that classic divisional matchup in 1986 at 'The Mistake by the Lake'. That 2OT barnburner was one of the greatest ever and surprisingly enough, is the only time these two have battled in the playoffs. Even when the Jets win, they lose. The Jags now hold that #1 draft spot for Lawrence. However, have to hand it to NY, as it was in command of that game from the coin flip. Jets "D" got a big 4th down stop & the "O": 2 late first downs. |
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12-26-20 | Dolphins -2.5 v. Raiders | 26-25 | Loss | -113 | 10 h 43 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Raiders aren’t exactly stretch-runners as they are in the midst of another familiar December fade with four straight spread Ls. Maybe giving Marcus Mariota more snaps isn’t a bad idea after he looked very serviceable in relief of a hurting Derek Carr (strained groin) last Thursday vs. the Bolts, but even Alabama would have trouble scoring enough points to overcome a Vegas D that’s allowed 30 or more a staggering nine times in 2020 (only the Jets have been as bad). It can’t be good news for Jon Gruden that Miami just ran over Bill Belichick’s defense to the tune of 250 rush yards last week, either, while the careful Tua (only 2 picks in 8 starts) is making Brian Flores smile by avoiding the sorts of mistakes that often befall rookie QBs. The Dolphins are also the anti-Raiders, having won 8 and covered 9 out of their last 10 as they get closer to their first playoff berth since 2016 |
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12-26-20 | Liberty +7 v. Coastal Carolina | 37-34 | Win | 100 | 9 h 55 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units These former Big South outfits have met many times, with 7-7 SU split, between the Chanticleers of Coastal Carolina, & the Flames of Liberty (most recently in '16, when CC (NL) rolled 42-7, in its 3rd double digit win season in 4 years (3-9, 5-7, & 5-7 years since jumping to FBS status in '17). But 14 starters, including QB McCall: 2,170 passing yards 23 TDs with 2 INTs, & running back Marable: 844 rushing yards returned this year &, they're 1 of 4 teams in the nation with no losses, ranking 9th in the polls, proving worth with 22-17 win over BYU, holding prolific Coog "O" scoreless over L27:28. The 23rd ranked Flames are just a 15-14 loss to NC State from matching CC's perfect log. QB Willis: 2,040 passing yards & 20 TDs with only 4 INTs (3 picks vs NC State), along with 807 rushing yards. Call upset |
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12-26-20 | 49ers v. Cardinals -5.5 | 20-12 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 3 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units This really isn’t a road venue for the 49ers since Arizona’s State Farm Stadium has been their new home away from home. Nick Mullens hasn’t come through for the 49ers throwing at least one interception in eight of 10 appearances. San Francisco is holding out hope that Jimmy Garoppolo, George Kittle and Deebo Samuel will all be able to see action here to team with emerging star Brandon Aiyuk. The Cardinals beat the 49ers when San Francisco was healthy, 24-20, opening week. The 8-6 Cards have won four games by 15 or more points. San Francisco is 5-9 and out of playoff contention |
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12-26-20 | UL-Lafayette v. UTSA +14 | 31-24 | Win | 100 | 5 h 43 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The virus certainly made its mark on this day, which had originally scheduled six games, thus dropping the Gasparilla, Independence, & Guaranteed Rate Bowls. What a year. So sad. This one has the Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns & Roadrunners of UTSA meeting for the first time. For La-La, this marks its 8th bowl in 10 years, winning & covering 4 straight, while hosting the New Orleans Bowl ('11-'14), but just 1-2 SU & 0-3 ATS since. QB Lewis (2,128 yards) has thrown a TD pass in 17 straight games. Cajuns a 132-51 point edge in L3 games (+40 pts ATS). For the 'Runners, note running back Sincere McCormick's 1,345 yards (748 yards after contact). Utsa rarely fades, & is only 12 pts from a 14-2 spread run and a solid 9-3 spread mark its last 12 as a dog. We'll grab generous spot |
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12-25-20 | Vikings v. Saints -6.5 | 33-52 | Win | 100 | 6 h 15 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Minnesota doesn't have a better offense, or defense, than the Saints, who are playing home off a home loss, in a game with playoff seeding implications as well as some emotional fodder because it was the Minnesota uniforms who eliminated them from what they thought was going to be Super Bowl season last year. Injuries and missed practices suggest a gutted linebacker group for Minnesota in this game (as the defense prepares to play against Alvin Kamara and LaTavius Murray) and a definite absence for TE Kyle Rudolph |
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12-24-20 | Hawaii +9.5 v. Houston | 28-14 | Win | 100 | 2 h 7 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Rainbows of Hawaii take their usual place in a Christmas Eve bowl, but, for once, they aren't in the role of hosts (8 Hawaii Bowl appearances in the last 19 years). So it's off to New Mexico. Oh, sorry, it's off to Texas, with the New Mexico Bowl being played in Frisco, Texas. Incredible. The 'Bows are led by QB Cordeiro, who has thrown for 1,947 yards, with just an 11/6 TD/INT ratio. However, he lives for the long TD pass, and he can run it (4.2 yards per rush). Only Wyoming & San Diego State have contained that 'Bow offense. The Cougars of Houston are led by QB Tune, who is similar to Cordeiro. Hawaii: 32+ points 6 of last 10 outings, with Houston allowing 30+ points in 19 of last 25 games. Hawaii has seen much tougher defenses than this and Cordeiro will have some opportunities. I do believe this Bowl game will be a lot closer than what this spread would suggest |
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12-23-20 | Georgia Southern -5.5 v. Louisiana Tech | 38-3 | Win | 100 | 24 h 52 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units New Orleans Bowl Book Nailer These 2 have never met, although they both are bowl tested. Third holiday classic in 4 years for the Eagles of Georgia Southern, who are again among the premier rushing yardage squads, placing 9th, or better, in 5 of their 7 years in the FBS. Their opponents in this one, namely the Bulldogs of Louisiana Tech own the longest active winning bowl streak in the land, 6 straight, with 5 of the 6 coming by 14 points, or more (7-1 ATS bowl run). So why not keep it going? Well, replacing 14 starters has them a shadow of former selves, with just 98 rushing yards per game (119th). QB Anthony (1,479 yards) is decent, but can't erase 52-10 windup loss to TCU. Close to home, but Eagle call. |
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12-22-20 | Central Florida v. BYU -6 | 23-49 | Win | 100 | 10 h 36 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Third meeting between these 2, with first 2 going to the home team by 7 & 7 points. By the way that the BYU Cougars got out of the gate: 9 straight wins, with a 367-110 point edge in their first 8 lined games (+110 points ATS), & a 34½ point cover at Boise, they looked unstoppable, moving to #8 in the polls. But a trip to Coastal Carolina cost them dearly (22-17 loss, scoring just 3 points in 2nd half). QB Wilson is their meal ticket: 3,267 passing yards & 30 TDs with only 3 INT, with BYU ranking 8th & 9th in total "O" & "D". Same has been said about the offense of the Knights of Central Florida, who rank 2nd, 5th, & 2nd in passing, scoring, & total "O", behind QB Gabriel (3,353 passing yards & 30 TDs with 4 INTs). Edge in this one is obvious: only 10 schools have a worse "D" than UCF |
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12-21-20 | Steelers v. Bengals +14.5 | 17-27 | Win | 100 | 6 h 54 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Even though it's been 4 weeks since Burrow's injury, you can't help but think about the connection between his and Carson Palmer's knee injuries. Of course, Palmer's came in this very same stadium against the Steelers in the '05 Wild Card. The Steelers went on to win that game & 2 more road games (Indy & Denver) on their way to winning Super Bowl XL. The Steelers are favored by two touchdowns despite a down-trending offense that has topped out at 19 points in their last three games. And that was when Baltimore was missing guys all over the place. Revenge for blowout loss earlier vs. division rival, home dog on Monday night |
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12-20-20 | Chiefs -3 v. Saints | 32-29 | Push | 0 | 29 h 4 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Would you believe that the defending champion Chiefs haven't covered since Nov 1st? And would you believe that the league's MVP, Patrick Mahomes, is in off a career worst 3 interceptions? And would you believe that the Saint "D" is the best in the NFL? If all of that isn't a recipe for atonement, we don't know what is. Sure, New Orleans as a true elite, but have to see an angry Mahomes & Co taking this one |
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12-20-20 | Jets v. Rams -17 | 23-20 | Loss | -105 | 29 h 48 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Who would have ever thought the Jets could have a coach worse than Rich Kotite? Congratulations Adam Gase, who surpassed Kotite with the Jets having lost a franchise-record 13 consecutive games. New York has been outscored by 132 points in six away contests for an average road loss of 22 points. This is the Jets’ second West Coast game in a row. Sean McVay is licking his lips envisioning a passing attack against the Jets young and talent-deficient cornerbacks. The Jets are 4-13 ATS in their last 17 road matchups versus opponents with a winning home record. Sacks leader Aaron Donald faces a Jets squad ranking last in points and total yards. |
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12-20-20 | Seahawks -4 v. Washington Football Team | 20-15 | Win | 100 | 26 h 50 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units These 2 have played 3 times in the playoffs in the last 15 years, with the Seahawks taking 3 out of 3. The last being 2012, when RGIII crumbled to the turf in FedEx Field, basically ending his career as Washington's savior. Sad to say the least. Russ is back! 21/27, 206 yards, 4 TDs with 1 INT. That gives him a team record 36 TD passes. The Seahawks tied the team record with its 5th game of 35+ points. Four straight Ws for Wash after that 2-7 start. Now a game up in the NFC East. Here's hoping Alex Smith is OK |
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12-20-20 | Bucs -6 v. Falcons | 31-27 | Loss | -111 | 26 h 34 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units First matchup of these two teams this season. They will meet again in Week 17. By that time, the Bucs postseason status may be solidified, so this one is huge for Tom and company. Bucs D has gone 4 straight games with 5+ sacks (6 vs Minn.). Best start for Tampa (8-5) since '16. Brady had his 6th game with 2+ TD passes & 0 picks & joined Jameis Winston as only Tampa Bay QBs with 30 TDs. On the other hand, the Falcons officially eliminated from the playoffs after Ryan's 3 picks in LA. Bucs |
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12-19-20 | Alabama -17 v. Florida | Top | 52-46 | Loss | -109 | 104 h 51 m | Show |
Rating: 4 Unit SEC Championship Game of the Week No doubt, some of the glitter has come off this one, with last week's incredible Gator loss to Lsu (57-yard field goal off penalty in L0:23), but still another 609 yards. Trask now 3,717 yards & 40 TDs with only 5 INTs, but Florida 100th in rushing. 'Tide: 41+ points in L10 games. Jones 27 TDs with 3 INTs, 3,321 yards, 76%. We don't jump this ship. |
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12-19-20 | Boise State v. San Jose State +6.5 | 20-34 | Win | 100 | 73 h 22 m | Show | |
Rating: 3 Units A completely rare happening when the spread on a game between these 2 squads comes in a less than a TD, with 3 of their last 5 meetings showing the Broncos as 36, 40, & 31 point chalks. Not the case this time around, as Boise, although 5-1 straight up, has covered just once since October, while ranking 107th in rushing "O", as well as 86th in rushing "D". The Spartans rank 13th in scoring "D", have covered 10-of-11, & are undefeated, with their 2 road games resulting in 22 & 8½ point covers |
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12-19-20 | Bills -5.5 v. Broncos | 48-19 | Win | 100 | 5 h 16 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Bills had no problem handling the Broncos last season holding them to 134 total yards in a 20-3 home victory. Things don’t look any better this time around for the Broncos. Their pass rush is missing Von Miller and their secondary has become severely short-handed minus their two top cornerbacks, suspended A.J. Bouye and injured Bryce Callahan. Josh Allen has made great strides from a year ago. Allen has accounted for 35 touchdowns spearheading a balanced attack that has produced 30 or more points in six games. Drew Lock has thrown 13 interceptions in his last nine starts. Denver has scored 21 or fewer points in six of those starts. |
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12-19-20 | Clemson v. Notre Dame +10.5 | Top | 34-10 | Loss | -109 | 99 h 16 m | Show |
Rating: 3 Unit ACC Mismatch of the Day Rematch Tigers, losing in 2 OTs 6 weeks ago, with a 205-32 rushing yard deficit. No Lawrence, though Ugalaleilei threw for 439 yards (2 TDs with 0 INTs). Etienne: 1.6 yards per rush. Three Clemson turn overs were key. ND: 511-262 point edge L14 games, & a 254-125 point edge L6 outings. Tigers post-season kings, but tight. |
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12-19-20 | Texas A&M -13.5 v. Tennessee | 34-13 | Win | 100 | 69 h 35 m | Show | |
Rating: 3 Units There’s no buying in to Tennessee’s 42-point outburst last week against Vanderbilt. They still rank 109th nationally in scoring at 20.0 points per game, and had been held to 21 or less in six straight games, all losses, prior. The Vols are woeful against the pass, ranking 105th, and that should allow Aggies’ uneven QB Kellen Mond to get off to a good start. He’s topped 300 yards twice and thrown 3+ scores four times, and once getting his team out to a lead, the Aggies can lean on their 30th-ranked rushing attack. Outside of the conference championship games, no one has more to play for than A&M, who beat Florida and only lost to Alabama. A statement win where they impress on both sides of the ball is needed, and that’s what the Aggies turn in |
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12-19-20 | Oklahoma v. Iowa State +5.5 | Top | 27-21 | Loss | -108 | 96 h 36 m | Show |
Rating: 4 Unit Big-12 Championship Game of the Week What a thorn in the side of the Sooners, have these Cyclones been (5-0 ATS, +85 points). On a 7-1 ATS run, behind QB Purdy (5 TDs last year), & RB Hall (#1 in land). Sooners always get this one (8-0 SU in Big12 title games), & a 48-16 points per game edge in their L4 games. Could be an epic. |
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12-18-20 | Ball State v. Buffalo -13 | 38-28 | Loss | -118 | 77 h 57 m | Show | |
Rating: 3 Units Katie, bar the door! These 2 sure can light up the scoreboard, with Bulls at 51.8 points per game (rank 1st in scoring & rushing "O" (Patterson: 18 TDs), & on an 18-5 ATS MAC run. Cards on 5-0 SU run, & are 6-0 in the dog role, with Plitt at 7 TDs with 1 INT the L2 weeks. But needed TD in L0:29 to take Western Michigan. Bulls’ RB Jaret Patterson is the best player on the field. Buffalo has won all of their games by at least 19, including a 31-point win over Miami (OH), who beat Ball State. The Bulls play keep away and limit the Cardinals passing attack. |
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12-17-20 | Chargers v. Raiders -3 | 30-27 | Loss | -108 | 9 h 21 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Nothing more the Chargers would love to do than knock the Raiders out of playoff contention like they did in Week 17 in 2011, which allowed Tebow and company to take the AFC West with an 8-8 record. Herbert (36/44, 243 yards, 2 TDs 1 INT) threw a beautiful pass to set up that game winning 43-yard field goal last week. That is the Chargers first win this season vs a team with more than 2 wins. The Raiders fired their defensive coordinator after Sunday night’s home loss to the 9-4 Colts. Therefore, rookie Chargers’ QB Justin Herbert is likely to see things he didn’t see in the first meeting between these AFC West rivals back on November 8, when the Chargers had 75 offensive snaps to the Raiders 50 and 9.5 more minutes of possession time, but still managed to lose 31-26 |
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12-13-20 | Washington Football Team v. 49ers -3 | 23-15 | Loss | -108 | 28 h 47 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Kyle Shanahan holds special animosity toward Washington because both he and his father, Mike, were fired by Washington owner Daniel Snyder following the 2013 season. Kyle gave the game ball from last season’s 9-0 shutout of Washington to his father. San Francisco is healthier. It’s a short week for both teams having each played on Monday. Washington has it rougher with a long trip to Arizona’s home stadium, the temporary hosting spot for San Francisco’s home games. Not playing in the Bay Area isn’t such a bad thing for the 49ers considering they are 1-4 at Levi’s Stadium and 4-2 in true road games |
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12-13-20 | Chiefs -7 v. Dolphins | 33-27 | Loss | -104 | 26 h 8 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Chiefs have won their last 11 road, or neutral site, games. They are 12-6-1 ATS laying points. Patrick Mahomes is on another insane tear with an 18-to-1 touchdown-to-interception ratio during Kansas City’s last seven games, all victories. Miami lost 20-13 to Denver two weeks. The Chiefs are 2-0 versus the Broncos beating them by a combined 33 points. Miami cornerback Xavien Howard has an NFL-leading eight interceptions. But Howard can’t be responsible for both Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce. Hill leads the NFL in touchdown receptions with 13 while Kelce is far ahead of any other tight end in receptions, yards and touchdowns. The Dolphins are committed to playing rookie Tua Tagovailoa. Perhaps Tagovailoa will emerge as a superstar to justify his lofty draft position. But right now Mahomes versus the inexperienced rookie is a huge mismatch |
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12-13-20 | Titans v. Jaguars +7.5 | 31-10 | Loss | -110 | 26 h 53 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Jaguars normally seem to give the mighty Titans a decent game, losing just 33-30 in their first meeting. Whereas the Titans are an inconsistent play (haven't posted more than a 2-game spread run all season), the seemingly hapless Jags are on a 4-1 spread run, losing 4 of their last 5 games by 2, 4, 2, & 3 pts, allowing a consistent 27, 24, 27, 27, & 27 pts. Sure, the Titans, with the powerful Henry, can move it, but on defense, they rank just 25th. We'll grab the TD in this game. |
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12-12-20 | Virginia +2.5 v. Virginia Tech | Top | 15-33 | Loss | -105 | 97 h 5 m | Show |
Rating: 5 Unit ACC Game of the Month We're well aware of the fact that the Hokies are 15-1 SU in this series. But 4 straight losses for Tech (-52 points ATS) who've allowed 30+ points in 16-of-21 games. Cavs are just the opposite: 4-0 lately, & at 39.3 points per game in L3 lined games. Armstrong: 287 passing yards & 130 rushing yards in last week's rout of BC. |
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12-12-20 | Auburn -6 v. Mississippi State | 24-10 | Win | 100 | 53 h 1 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units This is a chalk series, as the Bulldogs are on a 4-12-1 ATS run, while dropping their last 6 home games ATS. Their only win following opening week rout of Lsu, came against 0-8 Vanderbilt. The SU winner has covered all 9 Tiger contests, & yet another |
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12-12-20 | Navy v. Army -7 | 0-15 | Win | 100 | 24 h 52 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Recent history in this epic series has the dog on a 7-2 spread run. Before the triple option, it was all Middies, but Cadets now own a 6-1-1 series run, despite last year's 31-7 Navy rout. But Perry has departed, with Middies unheard of 46th in rushing. Army? Try #3 in run "O", & #4 in total "D" |
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12-12-20 | Alabama -31.5 v. Arkansas | 52-3 | Win | 100 | 45 h 24 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Bucking Hogs, who've covered 9-of-11 is a bit scary, but, unless 'Tide is looking past them, it's lights out here. 'Bama "D" is improving, with its "O" the best. Jones: 3,113 passing yards, 76%, & 27 TDs with only 3 INTs, with Smith leading the nation in receiving. 'Tide has topped 40 points in its last 7 games |
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12-12-20 | Wake Forest +2 v. Louisville | Top | 21-45 | Loss | -110 | 50 h 22 m | Show |
Rating: 3 Unit Conference Play of the Day The respective records of these two, are hardly indicative as to their true worth. For the Deacons, only slips have come vs the likes of Clemson, North Carolina State, & North Carolina, the latter 2 by scores of 45-42 & 59-53, both on the road, with Wake posting 32 & 30 first downs vs those powers, who've accumulated a combined record of 15-6. Cardinals' 7 losses have also come vs upper tier squads, succeeding only vs the likes of Western Kentucky, 2-6 Florida State, 1-10 Syracuse. Revenge for last year's 62-59 wrenching loss. |
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12-10-20 | Patriots v. Rams -4.5 | 3-24 | Win | 100 | 5 h 27 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Back-to back games in SoFi Stadium for the Pats, as last week, the Pats embarrassed the Chargers, 45-0 (12th shutout under Belichick). He has now won in 50 different stadiums, as the Pats have won 4-of-5. Of course, this is the 1st time that these 2 have played since Super Bowls LIII, when the Pats (-2½) won 13-3 for Brady & Belichick's 6th title. Rams beat the Cardinals last week for the 7th straight time as Goff had 351 passing yards. L.A. ranks 6th & 2nd in total "O" & "D", while Pats are 21st, & 16th |
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12-08-20 | Cowboys v. Ravens -8 | 17-34 | Win | 100 | 2 h 9 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Is it possible that horrid Cowboys (3-8) are in a better position than the Ravens (6-4)? When 'Boys lose, they really lose. Zeke: 39 yards from scrimmage in that Thanksgiving Day debacle vs the 'Skins. He also lost his 5th fumble of the year (had 5 in his previous 4 seasons combined). No, 60 rushing yards as a team will not get it done (122-yard deficit). And that "D" also continues to let this team down, now allowing 20+ points in EVERY game this season (longest streak in team history |
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12-07-20 | Bills +1 v. 49ers | 34-24 | Win | 100 | 12 h 59 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units This was the Super Bowl Chris Bermann always wanted, but never got. He was close in '88, '90, '92, & '93, but it never happened. What a game that would have been, it wouldn't have mattered if it was Montana or Young under center. Bills got it done vs the Chargers last week. Nothing fancy, offensively, but were in control from the coin flip. What an upset for the Niners in L.A. last week. Back-to-back sweeps of the Rams. Consider that the Bills are 4-0 vs |
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12-06-20 | Broncos v. Chiefs -13.5 | 16-22 | Loss | -105 | 33 h 37 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Chiefs absolutely own this team. Since Mahomes has taken over, KC is 6-0 vs Denver. And he has done it every way imaginable: in the snow, & left-handed escaping Von Miller's grasp on MNF 2 years ago. What a joke that the Broncos/Saints game wasn't delayed, but the Ravens/Steelers was. Makes zero sense. Denver had no chance in that one, with their 12 passing yards the fewest in the NFL since 2016. On the other hand, there are the Chiefs: Mahomes, Hill, etc. Best start since 2003 for KC. Additionally, KC is 9-1 ATS the L10 versus Denver. |
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12-06-20 | Bengals v. Dolphins -10.5 | 7-19 | Win | 100 | 25 h 2 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units This one could have been a battle of the young guns. However, as we all know, Burrow as KOed for the season 2 weeks ago. Let's hope these 2, along with Herbert are battling in the playoffs for years to come. Where does this team go without Burrow? When you are TD home dogs to any NFC East team, you have pretty much answered that question. Bengals are now 1-13-1 in one possession games over the last 2 seasons. Dolphins' Fitz'magic' got it done again last week, and against one of his many former squads. Miami has now won 6 of its last 7 games, & grabs this contest |
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12-06-20 | Browns v. Titans -5.5 | 41-35 | Loss | -103 | 25 h 59 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units This will loom large come January in regard to playoff seedings. The head-to-head tie-breaker between these two is enormous. The Browns got their 8th win last week in Jacksonville. That's 3 straight. Not the most impressive win, but that running attack is very impressive, keeping them in the thick of the AFC playoff race. Chubb: 144 rushing yards & a TD. The Titans went into Indy & took complete control of AFC South. Derrick Henry is simply a monster: 27 rushes, 178 yards, 3 more TDs. When Titans are cooking, well.. |
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12-06-20 | Saints -2.5 v. Falcons | 21-16 | Win | 100 | 25 h 36 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Saints just keep marching on. A couple of weeks ago we mentioned the fact that New Orleans has had a 6-game winning streak in each of the last 4 seasons. Well, that run has now been extended to 8 games, after opening the year at 1-2. And they've done it without Brees, which seems unfathomable. But Hill has filled that void quite nicely with his do-it-all capacity. And by the way, how about that Saint "D", ranking 3rd in the NFL. Falcons did everything right against the Raiders last week. But not here |
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12-05-20 | UCLA +3 v. Arizona State | 25-18 | Win | 100 | 55 h 54 m | Show | |
Rating: 3 Units If any squad carries the "rusty" label, these 'Devils certainly qualify, as they haven't seen any action since their 28-27 loss to USC on opening week. Right, 4 straight cancellations. Bruins have allowed 48 & 38 points on the road this year, but check 244, 267, & 281 rushing yards L3 weeks (+47½ points ATS) |
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12-05-20 | Baylor v. Oklahoma -21.5 | 14-27 | Loss | -109 | 52 h 18 m | Show | |
Rating: 3 Units The season flies by so quickly, that the fact that the Bears had dropped 5-of-6 games to start the year, was lost on many. Snapped that streak with a win over Kansas State, in the last 0:00 (Brewer 2 TDs 0 INTs), but now run into a Sooner squad which is more complete than its recent editions, which were unstoppable on offense, but a sieve, defensively, resulting in a 2-9 spread streak. Not the case this time around, ranking 23rd in total "D". Have a 165-50 point edge in last 3 games (+54½), & dominated the Bears past 2 seasons. |
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12-05-20 | Clemson -21.5 v. Virginia Tech | Top | 45-10 | Win | 100 | 105 h 60 m | Show |
Rating: 4 Unit ACC Game of the Week All is right in Tiger world with the return of Lawrence (403 passing yards, 2 TDs and 0 INTs), with 581-246 yard edge vs Pittsburgh, which had held 380-312 yards per game edge. Hokies fading fast: 3 straight losses (-52 points ATS), allowing 29, 26, & 30 first downs. And they've ceded 30+ points in 15 of their last 20 contests. No other way to go. |
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12-05-20 | Stanford v. Washington -11 | 31-26 | Loss | -114 | 48 h 14 m | Show | |
Rating: 3 Units Oh, how the Cards have fallen. Were annually among the elites, with a stellar overland game, to complement an always fearsome passing game. But they've been patsies of late, with last week's 24-23 win over California, made possible when the Bears missed a PAT kick in the final minute. Check a 418-165 rushing yard deficit over their last 2 games. By the way, that win snapped a 6-game losing skein, both SU & ATS. Huskies barely got by Utah last week, which serves to lower the line, & this a home series (8-1 ATS |
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12-05-20 | Iowa v. Illinois +13.5 | Top | 35-21 | Loss | -103 | 101 h 37 m | Show |
Big-10 Game of the Week Illini overland game seems a hidden gem, as only Wisconsin has contained it: 472, 181, 338, & 285 in their 4 games since that opener (319 rushing yards per game). Four straight wins for Hawkeyes, but just 34 & 19 yard edges & a 16-yard deficit in their last 3 games. And a 192-79 Illini rushing yard edge last year. |
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12-05-20 | Texas v. Kansas State +10 | Top | 69-31 | Loss | -110 | 94 h 5 m | Show |
Rating: 3 Unit Big-12 Play of the Day Dog continues to come through in Texas games, now standing at 29-12-1 ATS. Texas never trailed Iowa State until L1:24 in 23-20 loss. Ehlinger just 1 TD with 0 INTs, but he's 23 TDs with only 5 INTs for the season. Home team is 4-1 ATS in Wildcat games (+81 points). Kansas State needs it for .500 campaign, & is 12-5 ATS lately. |
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11-30-20 | Seahawks v. Eagles +6.5 | 23-17 | Win | 100 | 8 h 9 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Rematch of last year's Wild Card game in Philly, when the Seahawks (+2½) upset the Eagles behind Russ & DK Metcalf. Eagles now 3-6-1. "O" line useless in Cleveland, yielding 5 sacks, while Seahawks' Wilson just passed Peyton for most wins (92) by a QB in their first 9 seasons. Philly is 0-4 SU this season vs teams currently over .500, with Wentz owning NFL-high 18 turn overs this season. Seahawk "D" ranks dead last in the NFL, so Eagles a chance |
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11-29-20 | Bears v. Packers -7.5 | 25-41 | Win | 100 | 104 h 38 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units We have been stung by the Bears of late, unable to shake those late comebacks in the early season. But they've failed to top 17 pts in 3 of their last 4 games, losing all 4, while QB Foles now has 8 picks. The Packers have settled down following their 4-0 SU/ATS start, & enter this off an OT loss to the Colts. Thus their 3rd loss of the year, so note that they followed up their earlier 2 losses with 35-20 & 34-17 romps over Houston & San Francisco. Ditto. |
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11-29-20 | Saints -5.5 v. Broncos | 31-3 | Win | 100 | 98 h 37 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units This matchup would be completely different with a packed Mile High. Not the case in '20. Here they come. After an 0-3 start the Broncs have won 4-of-7. Saints are now a mind-boggling 6-0 without Brees since last year. Have won 7 straight, averaging 29.6 points per game during that streak. Hill: 18/23 for 233 yards, 51 rushing yards & 2 rushing TDs vs Falcons. And that "D" stepped up , sacking Ryan 8 times. Broncos: no opening TD drive in their last 13 games |
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11-29-20 | 49ers v. Rams -7 | 23-20 | Loss | -105 | 98 h 31 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Can Niners' depleted squad play spoiler vs the Rams? They're allowing 32.7 points per game during their 3-game losing streak (first 3-game losing skein since 2018), with Mullens 1 TD with 2 INTs vs New Orleans last week, his 6th career start with at least 2 turnovers (0-6 record in those 6). Rams are coming in off their Monday Nighter with the Bucs, but are 5-0 with |
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11-29-20 | Dolphins -6.5 v. Jets | 20-3 | Win | 100 | 96 h 8 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Adam Gase Bowl. Is this the one the Jets finally win? Tua got knocked out of the game in Denver, but is expected to start this one. He was sacked 6 times by the Broncos. Fitzpatrick in relief: 12-of-18, with 117 passing yards, but 0 TDs & an end zone pick in the final minute, snapping Dolphins' 5-game winning streak. The Jets have never been 0-10 until now, & are 0-8 vs AFC for first time since 1996. They completed just 3 passes in first half vs Chargers, 4 if you count the awful 'pick-6' from Flacco. No Jet revenge |
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11-28-20 | Arizona v. UCLA -10 | 10-27 | Win | 100 | 80 h 56 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Bruins sure can move it, with last week's 267-88 rushing yard edge over Oregon a prime example. Took 'Ducks to limit, despite absence of Thompson-Robinson (expected to start here). 'Cats have allowed 34+ points in 8-of-9 contests, with 27-0 windup at Washington serving as misleading final. It's UCLA in this one! |
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11-28-20 | Mississippi State v. Ole Miss -9.5 | 24-31 | Loss | -110 | 76 h 40 m | Show | |
Rating: 3 Units That shocking opening week Bulldog upset of Lsu, along with its 27-point cover seemed an omen of things to come for the season, especially with Stanford transfer Costello tossing 5 TDs. However, that was a one-game wonder, as Costello has thrown exactly 1 TD since then, with Mississippi State on a 1-5 SU & ATS run, losing its L3 road games by a combined 96-26 margin. Rebels give up points by the bushel, but counter with a 46.2 points per game "O". And they're 14-4 ATS lately |
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11-28-20 | Auburn v. Alabama -24 | Top | 13-42 | Win | 100 | 99 h 51 m | Show |
Rating: 4 Unit SEC Game of the Week What an offense! 'Tide now at 49.5 points per game & Jones at 347 passing yard per game (18 TDs with only 3 INTs). So 35+ points in every game since start of '19, & that "D" is finally coming around. "Iron Bowl" has provided innumerable shockers thru the years, but can't see pedestrian Tiger "O" keeping this one close. Lay it. |
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11-28-20 | Kentucky v. Florida -23 | Top | 10-34 | Win | 100 | 94 h 48 m | Show |
Rating: 3 Unit SEC Play of the Day From the frying pan into the fire for Kentucky, who had held 8-of-13 foes under 18 points, before L2, in which they were stung for 49 points per game, including last week's 63 points by Alabama. Offensively, try 10, 3, & 3 points 3-of-last-4. Florida's Trask now 31 TDs with only 3 INTs, with Florida topping 35 points last 9 games. Gator call |
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11-27-20 | Notre Dame -4.5 v. North Carolina | 31-17 | Win | 100 | 52 h 6 m | Show | |
Rating: 3 Units The 'Heels have been one of our darlings since the return of Mack Brown, along with the arrival of QB Howell, who stands at 23 TDs with 6 INTs following last year's brilliant 38 TDs with 7 INTs, with running backs Williams & Carter the perfect complements. However, that Irish "D", which held Clemson's running back Etienne to 1.6 yards per rush, while owning a 234-87 rushing yards per game edge, seems simply impenetrable. QB Book is also one of the best, with his 11/1 TDs to INT ratio again. Come too far |
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11-27-20 | Nebraska v. Iowa -13.5 | 20-26 | Loss | -110 | 49 h 19 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Didn't take the Hawkeyes long to straighten it all out, after opening with a pair of heartbreaking losses, with a 125-35 point edge in routs of Michigan State, Minnesota, & Penn State (+78 points ATS). They've done it mainly by the takeaway route, but have been one of the more reliable chalk plays for years, with the favorite covering 30 of their last 46 games. Nebraska still searching for answers, with their quarterback situation highly fluid, while unable to contain opposition rushing games thus far. Momentum is all Iowa. |
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11-26-20 | Washington Football Team v. Cowboys -3 | 41-16 | Loss | -100 | 50 h 36 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Dallas is 8-1 SU all-time vs Washington on Thanksgiving. Most recent results: Dallas 31-23 in '18, Boys 31-26 in '16, Skins 38-31 in '12, behind the brilliance of RG III, Boys 27-20 in '02). Dallas snapped its 4-game losing streak to get their 1st win since Oct 11th, with 31-28 win over Minnesota. And Zeke: 21 rushes, 103 yards. Hard to believe that's his first 100-yd game this season. In addition, the short week favors the home side as well. The Washington Football team beat the Bengals 20-9 at home. Alex Smith earned an important victory, but Washington is still 0-4 against the spread on the road this year. |
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11-26-20 | Texans v. Lions +3 | 41-25 | Loss | -110 | 22 h 7 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Eight years ago, these 2 battled here on Thanksgiving. Texans trailed in that one 24-14 in the 3rd quarter, only to come back & win 34-3, giving them. That win gave them an 11-1 record, on way to ending that season losing to the Pats in the Divisionals. Houston in off first W, Watson: 344 passing Yards, 2 TDs with 0 INTs. His last 5 games: 12 TDs & zero picks. Lions couldn't have looked any worse in Carolina vs their 2nd string QB, with Stafford suffering the first shutout of his career (159th start). The Texans are in the midst of a forgettable season with 3-7 SU, 2-7-1 ATS mark. |
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11-23-20 | Rams v. Bucs -4 | 27-24 | Loss | -103 | 9 h 1 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Great Monday Night matchup, with this one looming large when it comes to Wild Card implications in January. These 2 have some playoff history, with both times in the NFC Title game and both with some pretty weird scores: Rams 9-0 in "Big Sombrero" in '79, & Rams 11-6 in St Louis in '99. Rams 4-0 at home allowing 13 points per game, & 6-1 in the NFC. No picks in last week's 27/37, 302 yards, 0 TDs with 0 INTs, Goff effort. His 4th game without a pick (4-0 in those 4). Brady's record vs all teams besides New Orleans this year: 7-1. He was a mere 28-of-39 for 341 yards, 3 TDs and 0 INTs, & a rushing TD vs Carolina last week |
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11-22-20 | Chiefs -7 v. Raiders | 35-31 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 2 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Revenge? Of course, as the Raiders are the only team to beat the Chiefs since the Packers came into Arrowhead on Oct 27, 2019 & took KC, 31-24, on Sunday night football. KC has gone 19-1 SU since that game. Three straight wins for the Raiders, allowing only 14.7 points per game during that run. Five takeaways vs the Broncos (had 5 total takeaways in their first 5 contests), and 3-0 vs AFC West foes for 1st time since 2010. Chiefs on their 2nd 4-game winning streak this year, with the first one broken by a 40-32 loss to these Raiders. Revenge could be overrated, but not so in this situation |
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11-22-20 | Dolphins -3.5 v. Broncos | 13-20 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 39 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Battle of a couple of QBs who have already shown signs of brilliance. Of course, Tua came into the NFL with much more fanfare, but Lock has shown he can hold his own. Problem with Lock: Mahomes isn't going anywhere, while Tua timed it perfectly with Brady heading to NFC South. Best start (6-3) for Dolphins since 2001, & on their first 5-game win streak since 2016. Tua is the first rookie to win his first 3 games since Lamar did it in '18. He was a solid 15-of-25, 169 yards, 2 TDs 0 INTs. Drew's 4 picks do not get it done in the NFL. Stats say it's the Broncos, but can't buck oncoming Dolphins |
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11-22-20 | Eagles v. Browns -2.5 | 17-22 | Win | 100 | 5 h 30 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Many a Browns fan is still hurting over the fact that the Browns took Tim Couch over Donavan McNabb in the 1999 draft. Since then, the Browns have played exactly one playoff game (36-33 loss to Pitt in '02 Wild Card), while McNabb took the Eagles to 4 straight NFL Title Games from '01-'04. Eagles off to worst start since 2012 (3-5-1). Were 0/9 on 3rd downs vs the Giants last week. First game since '04 without a 3rd down conversion. By comparison, best start (6-3) for Browns since '12. Cleveland in off 3rd time in 5 games with 200+ rushing yards. Chubb & Hunt: 126 & 104 rushing yards |
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11-22-20 | Titans v. Ravens -6 | 30-24 | Loss | -109 | 4 h 21 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units While neither team is up to their normal standards, the Titans' drop has been the more obvious, losing 3-of-4, with the offensive line main culprit, as that unit is hurting. The Ravens well remember losing to Tennessee in last year's Divisionals, & have been pointing to this one ever since. The ineptitude of place kicker Gostkowski eventually has a bearing on a team's morale, Defensively, the Titans rank 25th, & the Ravens rank 8th. |
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11-21-20 | Oklahoma State v. Oklahoma -7 | 13-41 | Win | 100 | 25 h 43 m | Show | |
Rating: 3 Units Sooners have tightened up that "D", with a 124-30 point edge since trailing Texas Tech 7-0, & a 60-34 first down edge as well. 'Pokes' L3 games decided by 3, 7, & 2 points ATS, & haven't covered since Oct 3rd. Took Kansas State on 85-yard fumble return, which offset a 370-256 yard deficit |
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11-21-20 | Michigan v. Rutgers +13 | 48-42 | Win | 100 | 24 h 27 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Well, it didn't take the Wolves long to revert to form, following their opening week destruction of Minnesota, as they've gone 0-3 both SU & ATS since, not only failing to cover, but 24, 13½, & 31 ATS point setbacks. Can't run, & in off a 373-47 rushing yard deficit in 48-11 loss to Wisconsin, which represented their worst home loss since 1935, while off to their worst start since '67. With all of the preseason hype now completely gone, focus iffy |
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11-21-20 | Wisconsin -7.5 v. Northwestern | Top | 7-17 | Loss | -104 | 21 h 43 m | Show |
Rating: 4 Unit Big-10 Game of the Week Wow! Check Badgers' 343-47 rushing yard edge at Michigan, so now a 94-18 point edge this year (+50½ points ATS), & 11-1 as road favorites (37-21, 38-17, 49-11 wins L3 road games). 'Cats 5-0 ATS lately, with 3½, 4½, & 4 point covers L3, & Ramsey just 6 TDs with 4 INTs for the season. When Wisky is cookin', jump in. |
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11-21-20 | Iowa v. Penn State +1.5 | 41-21 | Loss | -110 | 20 h 23 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units First 0-4 start for the Nits since '01, despite 30-17 first down & 501-298 total yard edges in 30-23 loss to Nebraska, with fumble return TD the difference. Hawkeyes bouncing back nicely off 24-20- & 21-20 losses, but note just 1-first down & 34-yard edges in rout of Minnesota. Extremely tight series. A take. |
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11-21-20 | Cincinnati -5.5 v. Central Florida | Top | 36-33 | Loss | -103 | 26 h 46 m | Show |
Rating: 4 Unit CFB Game of the Week What a match! Knights rank 17th, 1st, 10th, & 1st in run, pass, scoring, & total "O", behind Gabriel's 417.7 passing yard per game (21 TDs 2 INTs). Bearcats have been our "meal ticket", with 1,096-379 rushing yard edge in their L4 games: 31½, 32½, 15, 12½ point covers! Defensively, it's all Cincinnati, ranking 10th in total "D", compared to Central Florida's 110th spot. No, not off this horse. |
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11-21-20 | UTSA -9.5 v. Southern Miss | Top | 23-20 | Loss | -114 | 20 h 4 m | Show |
NCAAF Play of the Day Explosive 'Runners in sweet bounce back effort vs Utep: 600-246 yard edge in 24½ point cover. Ten points from 13-1 ATS run, while Eagles -136½ points ATS L10, allowing 35.2 points per game in L9 outings. Revenge! |
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11-19-20 | Cardinals +3 v. Seahawks | 21-28 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 22 m | Show | |
Rating:Â 2 Units Third straight great Thursday Night matchup. This looms large when it comes to division rankings & tie-breakers. As we've mentioned before, it's Russell Wilson vs Russell Wilson 2.0. What a win for the Cards vs the Bills last week, after trailing 23-9 in the 2nd half. Murray: 22/32, 245 yards & 1 TD with 1 INT. Also 61 rushing yards with 2 TDs. And he was 4/4 for 75 yards, with successful game-winning "Hail Mary" throw. He is now the 1st QB with a rushing TD in 5 straight games since Tobin Rote in 1956. 'Hawks have lost 3-of-4, since starting at 5-0, with 10 Wilson turn overs in his last 4 games. No TDs & 4 INTs last week |
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11-16-20 | Vikings v. Bears +3.5 | 19-13 | Loss | -115 | 12 h 60 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Don't look now, but the Vikings are suddenly a dangerous team. If Cook continues to pound the rock like he has, the Bears will have their hands full. Is there a better running back in the NFL than Dalvin Cook? Try 22 rushes, 206 rushing yards, 2 TDs (also 46 receiving yards). Cousins: 13/20, 220 yards, & 3 TDs with 0 INTs. First game this season with 2+ TD passes & no picks. Bears putting up only 16.7 points per game in 3-game slide. That's 23 points, or fewer, in all 6 Nick Foles starts this year (2-4 record). Six straight games with fewer than 100 rushing yards (first time since '08-'09). But Bear "D" gives us Monday Night home division dog |
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11-15-20 | Seahawks v. Rams -2 | 16-23 | Win | 100 | 28 h 49 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The slate of great games just continues with this NFC West battle. Trust us, both teams are rooting for the Bills & Saints today, with log jam that is the NFC West standings. Seahawks not exactly the "Legion of Boom" anymore. Gave up 44 pts to the Bills, which is the most in Pete Carroll's 11 seasons. Most passing yards allowed thru 8 games by any team in the Super Bowl era (2,897 including 386 in Buffalo). And check Russell Wilson's 4 turn overs in a game for the first time since '16. This one features the Rams' top-rated "D" vs the Seahawks' 31st & last defense. A sweet edge |
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11-15-20 | Bills v. Cardinals -2.5 | 30-32 | Loss | -110 | 29 h 53 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units What a great inter conference matchup we have here. Super Bowl preview? A long shot for sure, but this is the National Football League, after all. A 7-2 start for the Bills, the best for them since 1993 (the last of 4 consecutive Super Bowl appearances). Josh Allen vs Seahawks last week: 31-of-38, 415 yards, 3 TDs with 0 INTs, & a rushing TD. Wow! His 3rd game of the season without a turn over. Bills 3-0 in those games. Murray has that Cardinal "O" clicking: 21-of-26, 238 passing yards, & 3 TDs with 0 INTs, along with a career-high 106 rushing yards with a rushing TD. Fourth straight game with 30+ points, tying a franchise record. Cards |
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11-15-20 | Bucs -5.5 v. Panthers | 46-23 | Win | 100 | 26 h 2 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Brady takes on the Panthers again. Of course, his most famous battle with Carolina was XXXVIII, when the Pats won 32-29. If you drew 2 & 9 in your Super Bowl pool, you thought you had zero chance of winning. Think again. The 'under' also seemed in the bag, until 37 points in the 4th quarter were scored. Four straight losses by the Panthers, all by 8+ points. McCaffrey has scored 2 TDs in each games he's played this season, but Tampa has won by 31-17 & 38-10 following its 2 previous losses |
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11-15-20 | Jaguars v. Packers -13.5 | 20-24 | Loss | -107 | 25 h 33 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Mark Brunell Bowl. Granted, he only played in 2 games for the Pack (never started), in 1994, before being traded to Jacksonville, which worked out well for the Jags, as they made the 1996 AFC Title game. Rodgers joined Brady (2007) as the only players with 24+ TD passes & 2 picks in their first 8 games of a season. Packers have now scored 30+ points in 6 of their first 8 games of this season (best in the league). The last time Green Bay did that was in 1963. Jags allowing 32.4 points per game during 7-game losing streak, Jacksonville's worst start since '14. When the Bay reaches 30 points, it covers |
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11-14-20 | UNLV v. San Jose State -14.5 | 17-34 | Win | 100 | 80 h 6 m | Show | |
Rating: 3 Units Spartans still can't get their overland game in tune, ranking 113th in rushing, but 23rd in passing. Held San Diego State's 349 rushing yards per game to just 101 yards in upset (22-point cover). UNLV lost by 14 points ATS in 1st road game |
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11-14-20 | Fresno State -10 v. Utah State | 35-16 | Win | 100 | 74 h 47 m | Show | |
Rating: 3 Units Bulldogs seem to have regained a bit of their form which staked them to their 22-6 record in '17 & '18, winding up with a pair of bowl wins & covers. They were killed by the departure bug in '19, with just 2 returning offensive starters, & ensuing 4-8 record, although 4 of those 8 losses came by a total of 9 points. Opened this year with disappointing loss to Hawaii, before solid wins over Colorado State & UNLV, along with 25½ point ATS edge. Utah State owns an 80-20 point deficit. Enough said. |
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11-14-20 | Wake Forest v. North Carolina -13.5 | 53-59 | Loss | -109 | 69 h 27 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Every other week for North Carolina, while Wake Forest there by the week. However, check 382-216 UNC point edge last 9 outings. Off 338 rushing yards vs Duke, ranking 13th in run & 5th in total "O". Wake: 13 take aways L4 weeks (224 rushing yards per game in those 4), but host 10-1 & 8-1 ATS in Wake Forest & UNC tilts |
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11-13-20 | East Carolina v. Cincinnati -27.5 | Top | 17-55 | Win | 100 | 78 h 26 m | Show |
CFB Game of the Week What? Get off this horse? Never. Check 897-173 Bearcat rushing yard edge L3 games: 31½, 32½, 15 point covers. Edging up the polls, & +224 points ATS since '18. Pirates out of Tulane tilt early (31-7 in 3rd), with a 277-35 rushing yard deficit. Sure, Central Florida looms for Cincinnati, but still the play. |
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11-11-20 | Toledo +3 v. Western Michigan | 38-41 | Push | 0 | 11 h 37 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units These 2 took care of patsies last week, with 38-3 & 58-13 rompers, with 484-256 & 524-267 yard edges. Still can't trust Western Michigan and their 12-21 spread run. Toledo is 3-0 SU/ATS the last three in the series. Last season, the Rockets racked up 275 yards on the ground, en route to a 31-24 win. The offensive line and running game remain a strength for Toledo and the Broncos remain vulnerable on the ground. Last time here in Kalamazoo, the (+4.5) Rockets won by a score of 51-24 |
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11-08-20 | Saints v. Bucs -4.5 | 38-3 | Loss | -109 | 54 h 43 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units What a matchup! Can the Bucs get revenge from that Week 1 beatdown in New Orleans? This one is huge when it comes to deciding who wins the NFC South. Brady does not want to give the tie-breaker to Brees & Co. Brees has now passed Tom for the most TD passes in NFL history: 560. They're tied for the NFC South lead, with the Saints in weekly nail biters, while the Bucs' 5 wins have been more of a 'Brees': 14, 18, 7, 28, 25 points. Only reinforces Tampa call. |
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11-08-20 | Dolphins v. Cardinals -4.5 | 34-31 | Loss | -105 | 50 h 33 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Battle of 2 of the more exciting QBs in the NFL: Kyler vs Tua. Did anyone check the stats of the Dolphins' upset of the Rams? If not, try Ram edges of 31-8 in first downs, 131-55 in rushing yards, 340-90 in passing yards, & 471-145 in total yards. That 326-yard deficit was the most by a winning team since 2002. A defensive TD & special teams TD obviously helped. How about the Cards with 100+ rushing yards in each of their first 7 games of the season for their first time since 1984. They've scored 20+ points in 10 straight games, including their 37-34 comeback OT win over the previously undefeated Seahawks. And again. |
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11-08-20 | Panthers v. Chiefs -10 | 31-33 | Loss | -110 | 47 h 34 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Chiefs laying many a discomfort with NFL double digit chalks aside. Another 5 TD passes for Mahomes vs the Jets (31/42, 416 yards, 5 TDs and 0 INTs). That's his 2nd game with 400+ passing yards & 5 TDs, passing the great Len Dawson with his 10th career 4+ TD passing game, now holding the Chiefs' record in that department. Back-to-back 30 point games for Chiefs (1st time this season). For the Panthers, Bridgewater took a vicious hit in that loss. Have dropped 6-of-7 vs Atlanta. When Chiefs are rolling, jump on board |
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