Miami vs New York NFL Football Spread/Handicapping
As we saw on Thursday night there is nothing better than a couple of division rivals in what is essentially a playoff elimination game.
As we saw on Thursday night there is nothing better than a couple of division rivals in what is essentially a playoff elimination game.
Last week the Bears and the Lions stumbled but with the Lions already having a win in the bag on Thanksgiving it is on the Bears to try and keep pace in the NFC North.
Both of these teams really need this one for slightly different reasons. For the Titans they are on the fringe of the playoff race, needing a win to maintain their current place in the pecking order.
I know that every league and every sport has its meaningless games but they just seem harsher in the NFL, maybe it is because the game is so physical so it is hard to imagine playing when there is really nothing at stake (except paychecks).
NFC Heavyweight Showdown – Saints and Seahawks Monday Night
The New Orleans Saints and the Seattle Seahawks meet on Monday Night Football this week in a battle of the top two seeds in the NFC.
Disappointment Bowl – Giants Host Skins in Battle of the NFC East Basement
The NFL schedule makers must have been drooling at the prospect of a prime-time Sunday Night matchup between the Skins and the Giants but things haven’t gone as expected – only pride will be on the line Sunday – not control of the NFC East.
After a day without basketball the Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat will hit the court on Friday in a battle of division leaders.
The Philadelphia Eagles host the Arizona Cardinals in a battle of the birds on Sunday.
The Houston Texans host the New England Patriots on Sunday. At the start of the season it appeared this matchup would be between a pair of teams atop their respective divisions, but the Texans have sputtered and only the Patriots have taken care of business, but don’t be surprised if Houston is eager to play the spoiler role in front of their home crowd.
Florida lost to Georgia Southern last week which is making this matchup between the supposed two best teams in the state of Florida look like a battle between the haves and have nots.
Baylor vs TCU College Football Spread/Handicapping
If you were believing the success of the Baylor Bears was too good to be true than you were not all surprised with what happened last week when they were dominated on the road at Oklahoma State.
The 11th-ranked Michigan State State Spartans have some work to do before making it through to the Big Ten title game with a date against the 8-3 Minnesota Golden Gophers still in front of them.
The Warriors continue to struggle on the road as they lost at Dallas in the second game of their current road trip. It was also the second game of a back to back but this is a young team and it is early in the season so that shouldn’t matter all that much.
While it may sometimes be overshadowed by the rivalry games in Alabama and Florida, the battle for South Carolina is always one of the weekend’s more lively affairs. This weekend the South Carolina Gamecocks and Clemson Tigers will meet with each side ranked in the top 10.
The top-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide will make the trip out to Jordan-Hare Stadium on Sunday to take on the fourth-ranked Auburn Tigers in the Iron Bowl.
Rangers conclude Road Trip With Black Friday Matinee in Boston
The Boston Bruins will attempt to rebound from their worst outing of the season – a 6-1 loss at the hands of the Detroit Red Wings Wednesday when they host the New York Rangers.