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12-10-17 | Vikings -2.5 v. Panthers | Top | 24-31 | Loss | -110 | 26 h 8 m | Show |
Vikings The Minnesota Vikings have the inside track for the top seed in the NFC at the three-quarter mark of the season and put their eight-game winning streak on the line when they visit the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Minnesota, which holds the tiebreaker with Philadelphia for the No. 1 seed, has a chance to clinch the NFC North title. While the Vikings hold the tiebreaker over Philadelphia for home field throughout the playoffs, coach Mike Zimmer is more concerned with the immediate task at hand against an opponent also in contention for a division title. Carolina had a four-game winning streak snapped at New Orleans last week in a showdown for first place in the NFC South, but it sits one game behind the Saints and two back of Minnesota. Minnesota improved to 3-0 against NFC South competition with an impressive 14-9 road win at Atlanta last week, limiting the defending conference champion to three field goals and 275 total yards. The Vikings lead the NFC in scoring defense (17.0 points) and are the league's best third-down defense, holding Atlanta to 1-for-10 in such situations. Quarterback Case Keenum posted his fourth consecutive 100-plus passer rating and completed a season-high 83.3 percent of his passes at Atlanta, giving him five touchdowns and zero interceptions in the past three games. Vikings are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game and are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games in Week 14. Panthers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games in December. Vikings are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings. |
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12-10-17 | Packers -3 v. Browns | Top | 27-21 | Win | 100 | 26 h 8 m | Show |
Packers The Green Bay Packers are one week away from the potential return of star quarterback Aaron Rodgers and are trying to ensure he has a playoff race to rejoin. The Packers will try to keep their dwindling postseason hopes alive when they visit the winless Cleveland Browns on Sunday. The Packers enter the weekend ninth in the NFC with four games left while the Browns are just trying to avoid becoming the second NFL team to go winless in a 16-game season. Cleveland is dealing with its own issues at quarterback as rookie DeShone Kizer goes through some growing pains and ranks last in the NFL in scoring at an average of 14.7 points. Packers are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games in December and are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Browns are 1-7-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS win. Packers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings. |
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12-03-17 | Rams -7 v. Cardinals | Top | 32-16 | Win | 106 | 30 h 44 m | Show |
Rams While the Los Angeles Rams will have their top running back ready to go on Sunday, the Arizona Cardinals may be without theirs when they host their NFC West rivals. Todd Gurley has been a major reason why Los Angeles sits one game ahead of Seattle for first place in the division as he leads the NFL with 11 touchdowns and ranks second with 1,344 scrimmage yards. The 23-year-old Gurley registered 128 total yards in last Sunday's 26-20 triumph over New Orleans, which got the Rams back on track after their four-game winning streak was halted by Minnesota the previous week. The Cardinals, who snapped a two-game slide and remained in playoff contention with last week's 27-24 upset victory over AFC South-leading Jacksonville, could be missing Adrian Peterson due to the neck injury he suffered in the win. Arizona, which is one game behind Detroit for the second NFC wild card, also may be without Kerwynn Williams as the backup running back suffered cracked ribs versus Jacksonville. The Rams are second in the league with an average of 29.9 points scored. Los Angeles posted a 33-0 triumph over Arizona in England during Week 7. Rams are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Cardinals are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game. Road team is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings. |
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12-03-17 | Browns v. Chargers -13.5 | Top | 10-19 | Loss | -105 | 29 h 23 m | Show |
Chargers The Cleveland Browns are 1-26 over the past two seasons, but this Sunday's opponent doesn't need to be reminded who the win came against last year. The Los Angeles Chargers called San Diego home when they suffered that embarrassing defeat and will look for a different outcome in this season's matchup. The Chargers have recovered from an 0-4 start to get back into the playoff mix, and quarterback Philip Rivers has passed for 2,948 yards and 20 touchdowns against seven interceptions and is coming off a superb Thanksgiving Day performance in which he was 27-of-33 for 434 yards and three TDs in a win against Dallas. oted Eli Manning (210). Browns are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game and are 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 road games. Chargers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall. |
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12-03-17 | Bucs v. Packers -1 | Top | 20-26 | Win | 100 | 26 h 18 m | Show |
Packers The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are set to get Jameis Winston back at quarterback after a three-game absence due to a shoulder injury. The Green Bay Packers, who host Winston and the Buccaneers on Sunday, are still waiting on the return of star quarterback Aaron Rodgers but are seeing some encouraging signs from backup Brett Hundley. Winston rejoins a Tampa Bay squad that won its first two games with backup Ryan Fitzpatrick under center before dropping a 34-20 decision at Atlanta last week in a loss that severely diminished their already slim chances of making a run at a playoff spot in the NFC. Winston is not only returning to a team on the outside of the playoff hunt but one that will also have trouble protecting him after placing two offensive linemen on injured reserve. A rough start to Hundley's tenure as the starting quarterback left fans clamoring for Rodgers' return, but the UCLA product is beginning to settle in as the starter and is coming off his best performance - 245 yards passing with three TDs and no interceptions in a 31-28 loss at Pittsburgh last week. Buccaneers are 1-8-1 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game and are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 vs. NFC. Packers are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games in December. |
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12-03-17 | Colts v. Jaguars -9.5 | Top | 10-30 | Win | 100 | 26 h 18 m | Show |
Jaguars The Jacksonville Jaguars are attempting to end a nine-season playoff drought, and their upcoming stretch of home games surely can help with that quest. Jacksonville is tied with Tennessee for first place in the AFC South as it opens a three-game homestand on Sunday against the struggling Indianapolis Colts. The Jaguars also host Seattle and Houston during the stretch, and not playing away from home again until Dec. 24 rates as a huge opportunity. The Colts, who have lost five of their last six games, were routed 27-0 by the Jaguars on Oct. 22 as quarterback Jacoby Brissett was sacked 10 times and hit on eight other occasions. Jacksonville leads the NFL in scoring defense (15.3 points), total defense (281.8 yards) and sacks (41), with star defensive end Calais Campbell tied for third in the league with 11.5 sacks. The Jaguars have won three of the last four meetings. Colts are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. AFC South. Jaguars are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss. Colts are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 meetings. |
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12-03-17 | Patriots -8.5 v. Bills | Top | 23-3 | Win | 100 | 26 h 17 m | Show |
Patriots The Buffalo Bills gave their flagging playoff hopes a huge boost with a major upset on the road against a division leader and will try to do the same against one of their oldest rivals and a bitter nemesis. Buffalo will be looking to derail one of the league's hottest clubs when it hosts the AFC East-leading New England Patriots on Sunday. The Patriots have ripped off seven consecutive victories to tie Pittsburgh for the best record in the AFC and have dominated the series with the Bills, winning 26 of the past 30 meetings. Playing away from home has not fazed the Patriots, who have won 13 straight games on the road and 12 of their last 13 visits to Buffalo. The Bills moved back over .500 with an impressive 16-10 win at Kansas City last weekend after surrendering a staggering 135 points during a ghastly three-game slide. Quarterback Tom Brady, who leads the league in passer rating (111.7) and yards (3,374) is 26-3 against Buffalo and can set the all-time record for wins against one opponent with a victory Sunday. Tight end Rob Gronkowski, who has torched the Bills during his career with 11 touchdowns in 11 games, caught a pair of scoring passes in last week's 35-17 win over Miami, while speedster Brandin Cooks has six receptions in each of the last three games while scoring in two straight. Patriots are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points and are 12-2 ATS in their last 14 road games. Bills are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. AFC East. Patriots are 11-2 ATS in their last 13 meetings in Buffalo. |
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12-02-17 | Fresno State +9.5 v. Boise State | Top | 14-17 | Win | 100 | 53 h 23 m | Show |
Fresno State The Boise State Broncos are ranked 62 on offense, averaging 403.8 yards per game. The Broncos are averaging 149.3 yards rushing and 254.4 yards passing so far this season. The Fresno State Bulldogs are ranked 70 on offense, averaging 394.4 yards per game. The Bulldogs are averaging 159.7 yards rushing and 234.8 yards passing so far this season. The Fresno State Bulldogs are 4-2 while on the road this season, 7-1 against conference opponents. Bulldogs are 10-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record and are 5-0-1 ATS in their last 6 road games. Bulldogs are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 games on fieldturf. Broncos are 3-12 ATS in their last 15 home games. |
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12-02-17 | Georgia v. Auburn -2 | Top | 28-7 | Loss | -108 | 50 h 32 m | Show |
Auburn Saturday’s SEC championship game in Atlanta serves as a de facto play-in for the College Football Playoff, matching one of the most consistent teams in the nation with the hottest team in the land. Georgia has spent all season at or near the top of the rankings, its only misstep through 12 games coming against an Auburn team that it will face again for the conference title, after the Tigers overcame two losses to knock off the top-ranked Bulldogs and No. 1 Alabama in a two-week span. There certainly is plenty of focus on the fourth-ranked Tigers’ 40-17 dismantling of the Bulldogs in Auburn on Nov. 11, and Auburn’s key Saturday will be to frustrate Georgia’s vaunted rushing attack one again, after holding the No. 6 Bulldogs to 46 yards on the ground in the first meeting. Georgia rebounded from the loss to dominate Kentucky and Georgia Tech, sparked by a defense that is fifth nationally with 13.8 points per game allowed but surrendered 488 yards to the Tigers in its lone defeat. Quarterback Jarrett Stidham, who transferred from Baylor, is fourth nationally in completion percentage (68.5 percent) while passing for 2,682 yards and 16 touchdowns. The Tigers defense is ninth in the country in scoring defense (16.4 points per game) and 11th in total defense (303.3 yards per contest). Bulldogs are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Tigers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games in December. Favorite is 6-2 ATS in their last 8 meetings. |
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12-02-17 | TCU v. Oklahoma -7 | Top | 17-41 | Win | 100 | 46 h 13 m | Show |
Oklahoma Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield says winning a national championship, not the Heisman Trophy, is his main goal. The odds-on favorite for college football's most cherished award, who adorns this week's cover of Sports Illustrated, can take another big step toward accomplishing both feats on Saturday afternoon when the Sooners face TCU in the Big 12 Championship Game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Heisman voters must turn in their ballots by 5 p.m. ET on Monday so this is Mayfield's last chance to hammer down the award after finishing third last season and fourth in 2015. Oklahoma also enters the contest No. 3 in this week's College Football Playoff rankings so a win over the Horned Frogs would also likely lock up one of the four spots in the CFP. Mayfield threw for 333 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 50 yards when the teams met on Nov. 11, a 38-20 victory by the host Sooners who raced out to a 38-14 halftime lead and coasted to an easy win. Oklahoma has scored at least 30 points in 21 of its last 22 games and came up just a point short of that feat in the other, a 29-24 win over Texas on Oct. 14. Horned Frogs are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points and are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 neutral site games. Sooners are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. |
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12-02-17 | North Texas v. Florida Atlantic -11 | Top | 17-41 | Win | 100 | 46 h 30 m | Show |
Florida Atlantic The Florida Atlantic Owls are ranked 16 on offense, averaging 480.0 yards per game. The Owls are averaging 283.2 yards rushing and 196.8 yards passing so far this season. The North Texas Mean Green are ranked 20 on offense, averaging 469.7 yards per game. The Mean Green are averaging 184.1 yards rushing and 285.6 yards passing so far this season. The Florida Atlantic Owls are 5-1 at home this season, 8-0 against conference opponents. At home the Owls are averaging 42.2 scoring, and holding teams to 23.7 points scored on defense. The North Texas Mean Green are 3-3 while on the road this season. On the road, the Mean Green are averaging 29.0 scoring, and holding teams to 36.5 points scored on defense. Mean Green are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Owls are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Home team is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings. |
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12-01-17 | Stanford +4 v. USC | Top | 28-31 | Win | 100 | 29 h 29 m | Show |
Stanford Stanford will try to defeat USC in the Pac-12 championship game for the second time in three seasons when the No. 15 Cardinal meet the No. 9 Trojans at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Friday night. Stanford has won eight of its past nine following a 38-20 victory against No. 17 Notre Dame on Saturday, and USC has won four straight for the second time this season. These teams met Sept. 9 in Los Angeles and the Trojans played one of their best games of the season, piling up 623 total yards in a 42-24 victory inside the Coliseum. Both are different teams now. Stanford's go-to player continues to be running back Bryce Love, who had 160 rushing yards on 17 carries and scored a touchdown in the first meeting, one of 10 games with at least 100 yards rushing this season. USC will see a different quarterback as sophomore K.J. Costello replaced senior Keller Chryst four games ago and is coming off his best performance, throwing for 176 yards and four touchdowns with no interceptions against the Fighting Irish. The Trojans will have their hands full trying to block senior Harrison Phillips, who leads all FBS defensive tackles with 16.5 tackles for loss, including 6.5 sacks. The Cardinal also have a dependable secondary led by strong safety Justin Reid, the conference's co-leader in interceptions with five, including one against the Trojans earlier this season. Reid displayed his versatility against Notre Dame, totaling nine tackles (three solo), a sack and a pass breakup. Stanford has won seven of the past 10 games against USC. Cardinal are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games in December and are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 neutral site games. Cardinal are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 meetings in Southern California. |
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11-26-17 | Jaguars -5 v. Cardinals | Top | 24-27 | Loss | -110 | 47 h 14 m | Show |
Jaguars The Jacksonville Jaguars have been one of the biggest surprises in the NFL this season as they sit atop the AFC South after finishing last season in the basement with a 3-13 record. The Jaguars attempt to maintain first place in the division when they visit the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. Jacksonville owns a one-game lead in the South over Tennessee thanks to a winning streak that reached four games with last Sunday's 19-7 triumph at Cleveland. The Jaguars' defense has been a huge reason for their turnaround, as it has allowed a league-low average of 14.1 points per game. Arizona is in the midst of its first losing streak of the campaign as it has dropped back-to-back contests against Seattle and Houston. Jacksonville has held opponents under 10 points in six of its first 10 games and can become the fifth team since 1940 to do so in seven of its initial 11 contests. Leonard Fournette ranks third in the AFC with 740 rushing yards and has registered four 100-yard performances, which is tied for the most in the league this season and second-most by a rookie in franchise history. Blake Bortles has excelled against the NFC on the road, recording 1,144 passing yards and 11 touchdowns in four career games. Jaguars are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 road games. Cardinals are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game and are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games in November. |
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11-26-17 | Saints +2.5 v. Rams | Top | 20-26 | Loss | -115 | 47 h 14 m | Show |
Saints Not much was expected of the New Orleans Saints and Los Angeles Rams before the start of the season, but expectations change. The two division leaders will square off on Sunday when the Saints put their eight-game winning streak on the line against the host Rams. Los Angeles leads the NFC West but saw its four-game winning streak come to an end last week in a rare struggle for the offense, 24-7 at Minnesota. The Rams are in for a test against another top defense in New Orleans, which held six of its last eight opponents to 20 or fewer points. New Orleans is averaging 30.2 points -- third in the NFL -- and is taking the pressure off quarterback Drew Brees and the passing game with a ground attack led by veteran Mark Ingram and rookie Alvin Kamara. Ingram was named the NFC's Offensive Player of the Week after rumbling for 134 yards on just 11 carries in last week's win and is over 1,000 yards from scrimmage on the season (806 rushing, 213 receiving). Kamara is on the verge of 1,000 yards as well (459 rushing, 447 receiving) and scored at least one TD in each of the last four games. Saints are 12-2 ATS in their last 14 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Rams are 3-11-1 ATS in their last 15 vs. NFC. |
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11-26-17 | Panthers -5.5 v. Jets | Top | 35-27 | Win | 100 | 44 h 48 m | Show |
Panthers The Carolina Panthers are looking very much like the team that went to the Super Bowl two years ago, with Cam Newton back in MVP form. Newton and the Panthers will try to regain the momentum they had before the bye week and earn a fourth consecutive win when they visit the New York Jets on Sunday. Newton enjoyed his best game of the season before the bye, throwing for 254 yards and four touchdowns while adding 95 yards on five carries in a 45-21 win over the Miami Dolphins. New York went into its bye with a sour taste after dropping a 15-10 decision at Tampa Bay. Newton figures to get a big weapon back on Sunday in tight end Greg Olsen, who suffered a broken foot in Week 2 but was taken off injured reserve on Monday and spent the week practicing with the team in anticipation of playing Sunday. Panthers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games. Jets are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games in November. |
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11-26-17 | Bucs v. Falcons -10 | Top | 20-34 | Win | 105 | 44 h 47 m | Show |
Falcons The Atlanta Falcons have worked their way back into the NFC playoff picture, and they’ll try to solidify their standing with a third consecutive victory when they host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. The Falcons have won three of their last four games, while the Buccaneers have captured two straight following a five-game skid. The Falcons are back in the wild-card race after posting a 34-31 win at Seattle on Monday and are beginning a stretch of three straight home games, although the next two are against division leaders Minnesota and New Orleans. Tampa Bay has been unable to get its ground game going, even with Doug Martin back from suspension. The offense has turned things around with Fitzpatrick at the helm, though, simply by taking care of the ball. Tampa which has one of the league’s worst pass defenses was torched for 365 yards through the air last week. Buccaneers are 1-7-1 ATS in their last 9 games after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game. Falcons are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game. Favorite is 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 meetings. |
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11-26-17 | Bears v. Eagles -13.5 | Top | 3-31 | Win | 100 | 44 h 46 m | Show |
Eagles Alshon Jeffery insists that his concerns lie with the future rather than the past, so much so that a meeting with his former team doesn't hold as much weight as what potentially is ahead. For now, the immediate is all that is on his plate as Jeffery looks to lend a hand in helping the surging Philadelphia Eagles to their ninth straight win on Sunday when they host the Chicago Bears. The Eagles have the best record (9-1), scored the most points (320), thrown the most passing touchdowns (25) and have the best red zone efficiency (73.53 percent) in the league this season. Chicago, on the other hand, continues to experience growing pains with losses in three straight to reside in the cellar of the NFC North. Bears are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game and are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games. Eagles are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win. |
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11-25-17 | Arizona v. Arizona State +2.5 | Top | 30-42 | Win | 100 | 48 h 13 m | Show |
Arizona State The nation's oldest rivalry will have more meaning than usual when Arizona State hosts Arizona in a Pac-12 game on Saturday afternoon. Both teams enter their 91st meeting tied for second in the South Division behind USC, and second place would be the highest finish for either team since Arizona won the division in 2014. The Wildcats have the most proficient offense in the Pac-12 and remain the only FBS team that averages at least seven yards per carry. Their run game is spearheaded by quarterback Khalil Tate, who has gained 1,325 yards on the ground, despite not becoming a full-time player until the fifth game. Both teams have struggled against the pass this season and sit at the bottom of the conference rankings, but Arizona State quarterback Manny Wilkins likely has good memories of his last game against Arizona, when he completed 43-of-58 passes for a career-high 372 yards and three touchdowns last season. I look for Arizona State to get the home victory. |
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11-25-17 | Northwestern -16.5 v. Illinois | Top | 42-7 | Win | 100 | 48 h 34 m | Show |
Northwestern No. 23 Northwestern looks for its seventh straight win when it concludes the regular season on the road against Illinois in the battle for the Land of Lincoln Trophy on Saturday. The Wildcats are riding their longest winning streak since 1996 following a 39-0 rout of Minnesota, which vaulted Pat Fitzgerald's team into the Top 25 and kept it on track to win 10 games for the second time in three seasons. Northwestern has scored 31 or more points in three of its last four games and hopes its offense continues to click as it searches for its third consecutive win in the rivalry with the Fighting Illini. Illinois is left to pick up the pieces after being held to 105 total yards in the 52-14 setback to eighth-ranked Ohio State. The Fighting Illini have dropped nine consecutive games under second-year head coach Lovie Smith. Justin Jackson racked up 166 yards on the ground in the win against Minnesota to become the sixth player in Big Ten history to reach 5,000 rushing yards. Linebacker Nate Hall was named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week after recording seven tackles, 2.5 sacks, an interception and a fumble recovery against the Golden Gophers. Illinois has been held to 17 points or fewer in seven of its last eight contests. NW Wins this one big. |
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11-25-17 | Alabama v. Auburn +5 | Top | 14-26 | Win | 100 | 47 h 3 m | Show |
Auburn The SEC West title is at stake on Saturday when top-ranked Alabama visits sixth-ranked Auburn in the Iron Bowl and the contest also carries College Football Playoff implications. The Tigers fall out of CFP consideration with a loss while the Crimson Tide would all but clinch a spot in the four-team playoff with their 12th consecutive victory. Auburn has averaged 44 points while recording four consecutive victories after it looked like it was falling out of contention and coach Gus Malzahn is glad his team has this opportunity. Sophomore quarterback Jalen Hurts has thrown 14 touchdown passes against one interception and has accounted for 22 total touchdowns while leading an offense that ranks seventh nationally at 41.4 points per game. Junior wideout Calvin Ridley has 52 receptions for 858 yards and he ranks third in school history with 2,672 receiving yards. Junior running back Kerryon Johnson has been superb with 1,172 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns but the Tigers will need a strong performance from sophomore quarterback Jarrett Stidham (2,445 yards, 16 touchdowns, four interceptions) against Alabama's stingy defense. I see him playing well here at home. Auburn is tied for eighth nationally in scoring defense (16.6) and ranks 10th in total defense (302.3) while receiving solid campaigns from junior pass rusher Jeff Holland (team-best nine sacks) and junior middle linebacker Deshaun Davis (team-leading 58 tackles). Crimson Tide are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 conference games. Tigers are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 conference games. |
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11-25-17 | Indiana v. Purdue -2.5 | Top | 24-31 | Win | 100 | 44 h 40 m | Show |
Purdue The Indiana-Purdue rivalry is always a big game in the state of Indiana, but this season's game means even more as the two teams will battle to finish .500 and be bowl eligible when they play Saturday afternoon. Both teams come into the contest 5-6, with the Boilermakers having won two of three and the Hoosiers are on a two-game winning streak, including a 41-0 rout of Rutgers last weekend. The Hoosiers will be tested by the Purdue defense, which ranks 18th in the country in scoring, allowing 18.9 points a contest. Quarterback Elijah Sindelar leads the Boilermakers' attack, passing for 1,544 yards and 12 touchdowns this season. First-year coach Jeff Brohm is known for his offensive acumen, but this season, the Boilermakers are defined by their defense, which has held 10 straight opponents to 28 points or fewer. Purdue has allowed an average of 74 rushing yards over the last four games, and was boosted by the return of linebacker T.J. McCollum from an ankle injury. McCollum has 14 tackles and two sacks over the last two contests and will be a big key if the Boilermakers are going to advance to a bowl game. Back the Boilermakers here at home. |
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11-25-17 | Ohio State -11.5 v. Michigan | Top | 31-20 | Loss | -110 | 44 h 35 m | Show |
Ohio State Eighth-ranked Ohio State looks to stay in the hunt for a College Football Playoff spot when it travels to Ann Arbor to face Michigan in one of the greatest rivalries in sports. The Buckeyes trounced Illinois 52-14 to clinch a berth in the Big Ten Championship game against No. 4 Wisconsin on Dec. 2 and hope to continue their mastery of Michigan by downing their arch rivals for the 13th time in the last 14 meetings. The Wolverines are left to lick their wounds after losing quarterback Brandon Peters in the third quarter of the 24-10 setback to the Badgers. Peters was carted off with a head injury and is currently in the concussion protocol, and the Wolverines may be forced to turn to John O'Korn, who has thrown one touchdown compared to five interceptions in 2017. The Wolverines are left to lick their wounds after losing quarterback Brandon Peters in the third quarter of the 24-10 setback to the Badgers. Peters was carted off with a head injury and is currently in the concussion protocol, and the Wolverines may be forced to turn to John O'Korn, who has thrown one touchdown compared to five interceptions in 2017. Ohio State has won six of the last seven meetings in Ann Arbor. Take Ohio State and lay the number. |
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11-24-17 | Iowa -3.5 v. Nebraska | Top | 56-14 | Win | 100 | 24 h 41 m | Show |
Iowa Iowa found itself ranked as high as 20th in the College Football Playoff rankings coming off an unlikely thrashing of Ohio State earlier this month, but the offense that was so proficient against the Buckeyes has returned to its early-season form. The Hawkeyes may catch a bit of a break in that regard in their final regular-season contest, however, when they travel to Nebraska on Friday to face the worst defense in the Big Ten as the teams battle for the Heroes Trophy. Nebraska surrendered league-worst marks of 34.6 points and 429.9 yards under first-year defensive coordinator Bob Diaco. During the 1-5 slide that may very well mark the beginning of the end for third-year coach Mike Riley, Nebraska is coughing up an average of 43.2 points and 510 yards - numbers made worse after giving up 609 yards in last weekend's 56-44 defeat at No. 11 Penn State. Iowa is 9-2 in trophy games since the start of the 2015 season and has won three of the last four meetings in this rivalry, including both games in Lincoln. Take Iowa on the road. |
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11-24-17 | Missouri -9 v. Arkansas | Top | 48-45 | Loss | -106 | 22 h 11 m | Show |
Missouri Two teams headed in opposite directions square off Friday, when red-hot Missouri visits Arkansas in a Southeastern Conference clash. Missouri has won five straight games – all by at least 28 points – while Arkansas has dropped two straight and five of its last six. The Tigers have dubbed their comeback from a 1-5 start the “Keep It Rollin’ Baby Tour,” and they have kept it rolling in impressive fashion. Missouri is coming off a 45-17 win at Vanderbilt, which marked its closest contest during the winning streak and made the Tigers bowl-eligible for the first time since 2014. The Razorbacks’ only wins since the start of October were a pair of one-point victories over Ole Miss and Coastal Carolina, although they gave No. 16 Mississippi State a scare last week before losing a 28-21 decision. The game could be the last at Arkansas for coach Bret Bielema, who has posted an underwhelming 29-33 record in five seasons with the school. Although quarterback Drew Lock leads the nation with 38 touchdown passes – two shy of the SEC single-season record, it has been a resurgent running game that has re-ignited the Tigers’ offense. Missouri has topped 175 rushing yards in five straight games, with senior Ish Witter (822 yards, four touchdowns) and freshman Larry Rountree III (577, six) leading the way. The defense has undergone a dramatic turnaround as well, holding five straight opponents under 400 total yards after doing so only once in the first six games. Missouri in a blowout here. |
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11-24-17 | Northern Illinois -3 v. Central Michigan | Top | 24-31 | Loss | -115 | 20 h 42 m | Show |
N. Illinois The Central Michigan Chippewas are ranked 75 on offense, averaging 392.5 yards per game. The Chippewas are averaging 144.3 yards rushing and 248.3 yards passing so far this season. The Northern Illinois Huskies are ranked 70 on offense, averaging 399.3 yards per game. The Huskies are averaging 194.8 yards rushing and 204.5 yards passing so far this season. The Central Michigan Chippewas are 2-2 at home this season, 5-2 against conference opponents and 2-2 against non-conference opponents. At home the Chippewas are averaging 24.0 scoring, and holding teams to 29.5 points scored on defense. The Northern Illinois Huskies are 3-2 while on the road this season, 6-1 against conference opponents and 2-2 against non-conference opponents. On the road, the Huskies are averaging 25.6 scoring, and holding teams to 21.6 points scored on defense. |
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11-20-17 | Falcons v. Seahawks -2.5 | Top | 34-31 | Loss | -120 | 75 h 49 m | Show |
Seahawks The Seattle Seahawks spent much of the days following their last victory grousing about playing on a short week, but there will be no such complaints when they host the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night. Seattle will be playing for the first time since losing All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman for the season in a win over Arizona on Nov. 9. Atlanta, which had lost four of five before dominating Dallas last weekend, also is expected to be without a marquee player after running back Devonta Freeman sustained a concussion against the Cowboys. Atlanta is averaging a dozen points fewer than last season's leading-leading average of 33.8 and had failed to score more than 17 in its last four losses before posting its highest point total since Week 3. Russell Wilson has carried the offense, leading the NFC with 2,543 yards while throwing for 19 touchdowns against six interceptions. Doug Baldwin has a team-high 54 catches while tight end Jimmy Graham has six TDs in the past five games. Wilson is averaging 330.3 passing yards while tossing 11 TDs over the past four games. Graham has 55 catches and eight touchdowns in eight regular-season games against Atlanta. Falcons are 0-6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game. Seahawks are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 Monday games. |
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11-19-17 | Bills v. Chargers -5.5 | Top | 24-54 | Win | 100 | 47 h 30 m | Show |
Chargers Philip Rivers never has missed a start since becoming a first-string NFL quarterback, and he hopes to stretch the streak to 186 in a row when the Los Angeles Chargers host the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Rivers self-reported a concussion on Monday but is rapidly improving, and the expectation is that he will be on the field against the Bills. Buffalo has a new starting signal-caller as rookie Nathan Peterman was elevated over running threat Tyrod Taylor despite the team's 5-4 record. Buffalo ranks just 28th in total offense (292 yards per game) and 30th in passing offense (180.4), and coach Sean McDermott is hoping that punching up the attack will lead to more victories. But starting a rookie QB does not make sense to me. The pass rush has been superb with 29 sacks (tied for second in the NFL), and stars Joey Bosa (9.5) and Melvin Ingram (8.5) likely are salivating at the thought of pressuring a rookie who is making his first start. Safety Tre Boston (career-best three interceptions) recorded his first multi-interception effort in last Sunday's loss to Jacksonville and has been a solid surprise for a unit that ranks ninth in scoring defense (19.1 points). Rivers has passed for seven touchdowns in his last three meetings with the Bills and became the eighth quarterback in history to surpass 4,000 career completions last week, reaching 4,005. Bills are 1-11 ATS in their last 12 games following a double-digit loss at home. Chargers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Home team is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings. |
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11-19-17 | Chiefs -10 v. Giants | Top | 9-12 | Loss | -113 | 43 h 27 m | Show |
Chiefs After limping into their bye week, the AFC West-leading Kansas City Chiefs hope to take advantage of a soft second-half schedule and pull away from the pack. That stretch begins with a trip to face the struggling New York Giants on Sunday. Kansas City was the best team in the NFL during a dominant 5-0 start, but it has stumbled to three losses in its last four games - including a 28-17 defeat at Dallas last time out. The Giants have plenty of areas in which they can improve – they’ve been outscored by 88 points during a 1-8 start and are coming off a 31-21 loss at previously winless San Francisco. Kansas City still boasts the No. 5 offense in the league, but the unit has slowed down some after a hot start led by Alex Smith and rookie running back Kareem Hunt. They will be better vs this Giants defense. Eli Manning will make his 209th consecutive start at quarterback, but it seems more and more likely that his tenure in New York is winding down. The Giants have the 28th-ranked scoring offense in the league, and they’ve been even worse on the other side of the ball. New York ranks 31st in total defense and has surrendered at least 400 total yards in four straight games and five of the last six. Reid’s teams are 16-2 in games following a week off. Chiefs are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss and are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 road games. Giants are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game and are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games in Week 11. |
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11-19-17 | Bucs v. Dolphins +1 | Top | 30-20 | Loss | -110 | 43 h 27 m | Show |
Dolphins The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Miami Dolphins sure look weathered after an unexpected bye in Week 1 forced the teams to navigate their way through the season without any semblance of a break. With injuries accumulating at a rapid pace, the beleaguered Buccaneers and Dolphins look to get back on track at the other's expense Sunday in Miami. The Buccaneers had dropped five in a row before Ryan Fitzpatrick stepped in for an injured Jameis Winston (shoulder) and engineered two long scoring drives in Sunday's 15-10 win over his former team, the New York Jets. While Miami's defense has come under fire of late, its pedestrian offense is scoring an NFL-worst 15.2 points per game while averaging a second-worst 275.0 yards per contest. "There is a lot of football left. The pieces are in the locker room, I truly believe that," said Jay Cutler, who has tossed nine touchdown passes over his last four games. Familiar target Jarvis Landry (NFL-best 61 receptions) has found the end zone in five of his last six. The 34-year-old Cutler has utilized his running backs in the passing game a bit more since Jay Ajayi was traded to Philadelphia earlier this month, with Kenyan Drake rolling up 196 scrimmage yards in the past two games. Buccaneers are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games overall and are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games. Dolphins are 8-3-2 ATS in their last 13 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game. |
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11-19-17 | Rams v. Vikings -2 | Top | 7-24 | Win | 100 | 43 h 26 m | Show |
Vikings Two teams that have streaked to the top of their divisions collide on Sunday, when the Minnesota Vikings host the Los Angeles Rams. Minnesota owns a two-game lead in the NFC North on the strength of a winning stretch that reached five games with last week's 38-30 triumph over Washington. Case Keenum, who made nine starts for the Rams last season, will be making his eighth for the Vikings as they aim to produce at least 33 points for the third consecutive contest. Los Angeles already has reached or eclipsed that amount in three straight games and leads the NFL with an average of 32.9. The Rams are coming off their fourth consecutive victory, a 33-7 triumph over Houston in which Jared Goff became the first player in franchise history to throw for 300-plus yards (career-high 355) with three touchdowns and no interceptions in back-to-back games. Los Angeles, which is one game ahead of Seattle in the NFC west, is 4-0 on the road this season but has lost four straight meetings with the Vikings. Keenum has filled in more than admirably for the injured Sam Bradford, throwing for 1,774 yards with 10 TDs and five interceptions in seven starts, and hopes to keep a now-healthy Teddy Bridgewater on the bench with another strong performance on Sunday. Adam Thielen is Keenum's favorite target as he ranks third in the league with 793 receiving yards, including a season-high 166 on eight catches last week. Rams are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Vikings are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a winning road record and are 21-6 ATS in their last 27 home games. Rams are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 meetings. |
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11-18-17 | Missouri -7.5 v. Vanderbilt | Top | 45-17 | Win | 100 | 32 h 7 m | Show |
Missouri Two teams fighting to gain bowl eligibility square off Saturday, when Vanderbilt hosts Missouri for a Southeastern Conference clash. The Tigers are looking for their fifth straight victory, while the Commodores hope to break through for their first win in SEC play. Missouri’s season appeared to be in shambles when it lost five straight to fall to 1-5, but Barry Odom’s team has rallied for four consecutive blowout wins – including lopsided home victories over Florida and Tennessee over the last two weeks – and needs just one more triumph to be eligible for a bowl. The odds are longer for the Commodores, who have dropped six of seven since a 3-0 start and need to close out the regular season with wins over Missouri and at Tennessee to become bowl-eligible. The Tigers beat the Commodores 26-17 last season for the first of their two SEC wins. Missouri is trying to become the 13th team in FBS history and the second ever in the SEC to become bowl-eligible after starting 1-5. Missouri has scored 45 or more points in four straight games for the first time in program history. Tigers are 6-0 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Commodores are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. |
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11-18-17 | NC State v. Wake Forest -1.5 | Top | 24-30 | Win | 100 | 32 h 40 m | Show |
Wake Forest Wake Forest hopes to parlay a record-setting offensive performance into its third win in four games when it hosts No. 22 North Carolina State on Saturday. The Demon Deacons racked up a school-record 734 yards of offense, erasing a 14-point halftime deficit and routing Syracuse 64-43 last Saturday, becoming bowl-eligible for the second straight season after not reaching one since 2011. Demon Deacons senior quarterback John Wolford is also playing at a high level, accounting for a school record-tying six touchdowns last week to give him a school-record 69 for his career, eclipsing the old mark of 65 set by Riley Skinner in 2009. The Wolfpack edged Boston College 17-14 last week after back-to-back losses to No. 9 Notre Dame 35-14 and No. 3 Clemson 38-31. Demon Deacons are 9-2-1 ATS in their last 12 conference games and are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 games overall. Wolfpack are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 meetings in Wake Forest and Home team is 17-4 ATS in their last 21 meetings. |
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11-18-17 | Arizona State -7 v. Oregon State | Top | 40-24 | Win | 100 | 27 h 9 m | Show |
Arizona State Arizona State needs to win one of its two remaining games to become bowl eligible. The first – and clearly best – shot for the Sun Devils will be Saturday afternoon when they visit 1-9 Oregon State. Last Saturday night in Los Angeles, Arizona State fell short in a 44-37 shootout versus UCLA to fall to .500 and now needs to beat either the Beavers or rival Arizona (7-3) the following Saturday to become postseason eligible for the sixth time in the last seven seasons. A win also would at least clinch a .500 regular-season record for the seventh time in the last eight years for the Sun Devils – a stretch that would be the program’s longest since an eight-in-nine-year run from 1985-93. Oregon State, meanwhile, wrapped up its fourth straight losing season more than a month ago and now is trying to avoid a second winless Pac-12 campaign in the last three years. The Sun Devils had won three of four entering the UCLA game but fell short against the Bruins despite racking up advantages in total (584-573) and rushing yards (294-192). Sun Devils are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS loss. Beavers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss. |
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11-18-17 | Iowa State -9 v. Baylor | Top | 23-13 | Win | 100 | 27 h 38 m | Show |
Iowa State Iowa State controlled its own destiny for a spot in the Big 12 championship game before dropping tight games the last two weeks and cannot afford to surrender anymore ground. The Cyclones will try to avoid a third consecutive setback when they visit Baylor on Saturday. Iowa State is going through the week of practice without a firm handle on the quarterback situation after starter Kyle Kempt went down with an injury to his throwing shoulder last week and freshman Zeb Noland came on strong in relief. Kempt is considered day-to-day by the Cyclones staff and was back at practice on Sunday, though he was not making any throws. Whoever gets under center for Iowa State on Saturday should not have too many problems against a Bears secondary surrendering an average of 269.9 yards passing - 113th out of 129 FBS teams. Baylor's lone win this season was a 38-9 romp over winless Kansas on Nov. 4, but it followed that up by dropping a 38-24 decision to Texas Tech last week to mark the sixth time in as many Big 12 losses that it surrendered at least 33 points. Cyclones are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game. Bears are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games in November. |
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11-18-17 | Minnesota v. Northwestern -7 | Top | 0-39 | Win | 100 | 24 h 59 m | Show |
Northwestern Northwestern will try to match its longest winning streak in 21 years when the Wildcats host Minnesota in a Big Ten game on Saturday. Northwestern has won six in a row in the same season for the first time since a seven-game winning streak in 1996, the only year the Wildcats repeated as Big Ten champions. Northwestern and Minnesota each feature quarterbacks who can do damage on the ground and through the air. Minnesota quarterback Demry Croft ran for 183 yards and three touchdowns in a 54-21 victory Saturday against Nebraska, the most points scored for the Golden Gophers since a 63-26 win against Indiana in 2006. Northwestern quarterback Clayton Thorson has eight rushing touchdowns this season and 18 in his career, tying him for third among quarterbacks in school history. When he needs to throw, Thorson has a dependable receiver in Bennett Skowronek, who caught seven passes for 117 yards and a touchdown in a 23-13 win against Purdue on Saturday. The Wildcats have the second-best run defense in the Big Ten at 109.6 rushing yards allowed per game, and they're led by one of the top middle linebackers in the nation in Paddy Fisher, who comes in second in the conference at 9.5 tackles a game. Golden Gophers are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS win. Wildcats are 21-5 ATS in their last 26 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. |
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11-13-17 | Dolphins +10 v. Panthers | Top | 21-45 | Loss | -125 | 55 h 6 m | Show |
Dolphins The Carolina Panthers are nipping at the heels of first place in the NFC South due in large part to their top-ranked defense, which has yielded an NFL-low 274.1 yards per game while their 29 sacks are second-best in the league. The Panthers look to continue their dominance on Monday night when they host the Miami Dolphins, who average an NFL-worst 14.5 points per game. Given time, Dolphins quarterback Jay Cutler completed a career-high 81 percent of his passes (34 of 42, 311 yards) in Sunday's 27-24 loss to Oakland. While the Dolphins have dropped two straight to even their record, the Panthers have answered a two-game skid with two wins of their own to remain a half-game behind streaking New Orleans in the NFC South. Miami's beleaguered ground attack took a step forward in the wake of the team trading Pro Bowl selection Jay Ajayi to Philadelphia, as Kenyan Drake amassed 104 yards from scrimmage versus Oakland. Wideout Jarvis Landry, who also found the end zone against the Raiders, is second in the NFL with 56 catches while his 344 receptions since entering the NFL in 2014 is the most in league history by a player in his first four seasons. Fellow wideout DeVante Parker showed no signs of an ailing ankle last week by reeling in five catches and 76 yards, but his toes have found the end zone on just one occasion this season. Dolphins are 8-3-2 ATS in their last 13 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Panthers are 5-13-1 ATS in their last 19 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game and are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games. Dolphins are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 meetings. To many points to pass up here so back the Dolphins. |
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11-12-17 | Texans v. Rams -11.5 | Top | 7-33 | Win | 100 | 27 h 40 m | Show |
Rams Unlike their next opponent, the bye week did not cause the Los Angeles Rams to lose any steam, and they look to keep the pedal pressed to the floor when they host the Houston Texans on Sunday. Los Angeles outscored its foes 60-17 in winning back-to-back games prior to the bye and returned from the break to put a 51-17 beating on the New York Giants last week. The triumph, which helped give the Rams a one-game lead over Seattle in the NFC West, extended their winning streak to three games and marked the third time this season they eclipsed the 40-point mark. Jared Goff completed only 14 of his 22 pass attempts, but four were for touchdowns - including 52- and 67-yarders in the second quarter. Houston had won two of three before its bye week but has dropped two straight since, including last week's 20-14 setback against Indianapolis. The Texans, who are two games out of first place in the AFC South, again will turn to Tom Savage at quarterback for the second straight game in the wake of rookie Deshaun Watson's season-ending knee injury. Gurley leads the NFL with 10 touchdowns and ranks second with 1,024 yards from scrimmage. Texans are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Rams are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. |
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11-12-17 | Saints v. Bills +3 | Top | 47-10 | Loss | -115 | 23 h 24 m | Show |
Bills The New Orleans Saints are winners of six in a row and don't appear to be slowing down despite taking some cheap shots from opponents. The Saints will try to keep their cool and make it seven straight when they visit the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. The Bills will try to attack that secondary with a passing attack that sits 30th in the league at an average of 186.9 yards. Quarterback Tyrod Taylor threw for 285 yards last week at the New York Jets, but Buffalo committed three turnovers and was behind 27 points before a pair of touchdowns late made the score a slightly more respectable 34-21. Buffalo has yet to lose at home and got a new weapon for Taylor with a trade for wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin last week. Benjamin, who recorded 32 receptions for 475 yards and two TDs for Carolina before being dealt for draft picks, is expected to make his Bills debut on Sunday. Saints LT Terron Armstead (chest) and S Kenny Vaccaro (groin) both missed practice this week and are questionable for Sunday. Saints are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games on turf and are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games in Week 10. Bills are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. |
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11-12-17 | Bengals v. Titans -4.5 | Top | 20-24 | Loss | -107 | 23 h 24 m | Show |
Titans The Tennessee Titans aren’t winning pretty, but they keep winning. The Titans aim for their fourth straight victory when they host the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. The Titans are playing a third straight AFC North opponent after eking out wins over Cleveland (12-9 in overtime) and Baltimore (23-20) the past two weeks. Tennessee is tied with Jacksonville atop the AFC South, while the Bengals are two games behind Pittsburgh in the AFC North. The Titans have won seven of their last eight home games, including three straight. Cincinnati’s punchless offense has been unable to do anything on the ground, as rookie Joe Mixon leads the team in rushing with just 284 yards and is averaging a meager 2.9 per carry. The Bengals are minus-9 in turnover margin as they have coughed up the ball 15 times. The defense was excellent early in the season, especially against the pass, but has given up more than 400 yards in two of the team's last three games. The Titans’ defense has been just as up and down but has thrived on takeaways, as it has forced 12 turnovers - including eight in the last four games. Tennessee QB Marcus Mariota has made 16 touchdown passes and thrown three interceptions in his last nine home contests. Bengals are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games in November. Titans are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 home games. |
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11-12-17 | Chargers +5.5 v. Jaguars | Top | 17-20 | Win | 100 | 23 h 23 m | Show |
Chargers The Jacksonville Jaguars haven't won more than five games in a season since going 8-8 in 2010 and the rising squad looks for win No. 6 this year when it hosts the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. Standout rookie running back Leonard Fournette will be back on the field for Jacksonville after serving a one-game suspension for violating a team rule. The Chargers had a bye last week and can't afford to drop three games below .500 if they want to remain a viable AFC playoff contender. Rivers has thrown 11 touchdown passes without an interception in his last three contests against the Jaguars. Defensive coordinator Gus Bradley was fired as Jacksonville's coach last December with a 14-48 record and he certainly will have his unit (seventh in scoring defense at 19 points per game) ready for this contest. Star pass rushers Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram each have recorded 8.5 sacks while cornerback Casey Hayward intercepted two passes in last season's win over Jacksonville. The Chargers have won the last six meetings, including a 38-14 victory last season. Chargers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Jaguars are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points. |
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11-12-17 | Vikings v. Redskins +1.5 | Top | 38-30 | Loss | -104 | 23 h 22 m | Show |
Redskins The Minnesota Vikings have won four in a row to claim a two-game cushion atop the NFC North, but that hardly means Case Keenum's job is secure behind center. With now-healthy quarterback Teddy Bridgewater looming on the horizon, the 29-year-old Keenum looks to strengthen his grip on the starting reins as the Vikings return from their bye to visit the Washington Redskins on Sunday. Keenum has been successful, albeit unspectacular during the win streak, averaging 213.75 yards while throwing for four touchdowns total against three interceptions. Washington's Kirk Cousins completed over 66 percent of his passes for the fourth straight week in a 17-14 win over Seattle, and hopes a return to FedEx Field can provide a boost as he has thrown for 958 yards and six touchdowns in his last three home games. Rob Kelley found the end zone twice versus the Seahawks. Vikings are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a bye week. Redskins are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games in November and are 8-3 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Home team is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings. |
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11-11-17 | TCU v. Oklahoma -6.5 | Top | 20-38 | Win | 100 | 51 h 21 m | Show |
Oklahoma There will be plenty on the line on Saturday night when TCU visits Oklahoma. The teams enter the contest tied for first place in the Big 12 Conference, and the winner will remain in strong contention for one of the four coveted College Football Playoff spots. Oklahoma came in at No. 5 and TCU was sixth in this week's CFP rankings. Another quality win this weekend could be just enough to move the winner into the top four next week. Perhaps even more important is that the victor will also have the inside track for one of the two spots in the Big 12 Championship Game on Dec. 2 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Tex., a contest that likely will ultimately decide if the Big 12 can garner one of the four CFP spots. Mayfield, considered by some to be the frontrunner for the Heisman Trophy, leads the nation in completion percentage (71.7), pass efficiency rating (201.6) and is second in total offense (378.6 yards) and passing yards per game (358.4) after throwing for a school-record 598 yards and five touchdowns in last week's 62-52 win at Oklahoma State. Running back Rodney Anderson recorded his third straight 100-yard rushing game with 111 yards and a touchdown while sophomore wide receiver Marquise Brown hauled in a career-high nine passes for 265 yards and two touchdowns. Senior DE/LB Ogbonnia Okoronkwo tops the Big 12 in sacks (8.0) and is second in tackles for loss (14.0) and leads a Sooners defense. Horned Frogs are 3-11 ATS in their last 14 games on grass and are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win. Sooners are 9-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. |
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11-11-17 | Tennessee v. Missouri -12.5 | Top | 17-50 | Win | 100 | 51 h 30 m | Show |
Missouri Three weeks ago, it was Missouri that appeared to be in disarray, but perspective is everything. Suddenly, the Tigers’ situation seems far more suitable than the parade of struggling programs coming to town that includes Tennessee, which visits for an SEC East matchup on Saturday. After sitting at 1-5 following a five-game losing streak, Missouri has reeled off three straight blowout wins – including a 45-16 rout of Florida last week – and has a favorable remaining schedule in order to run the table. The Tigers’ once-punchless offense is back in sync and has put up 165 points during the three consecutive wins. The Volunteers have no such luxury, although they did snap a four-game skid with a 24-10 win over Southern Miss last week. Missouri’s defense has made 29 tackles for loss during its three-game winning streak after posting 27 in its previous five games. Volunteers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games on fieldturf. Tigers are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 games in November and are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall. |
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11-11-17 | Alabama -14 v. Mississippi State | Top | 31-24 | Loss | -105 | 50 h 9 m | Show |
Alabama Top-ranked Alabama will be without two of its defensive stalwarts when it looks to remain unbeaten in Saturday's SEC visit to No. 18 Mississippi State. Senior middle linebacker Shaun Dion Hamilton was lost for the season with a broken right kneecap in last Saturday's victory over LSU while sophomore linebacker Mack Wilson will miss four-to-six weeks due to a foot injury. Alabama leads the nation in scoring defense (9.8 points per game) and ranks second in total defense (243.8 yards per game). The Crimson Tide continue to be ranked second in the College Football Playoff poll behind Georgia and can't afford a slip-up against a Mississippi State squad brimming with self-belief after four consecutive victories. The Crimson Tide rank ninth in scoring offense (40.9) and have won by more than 30 points on five occasions. Sophomore quarterback Jalen Hurts has been intercepted just once in 175 attempts and his 616 rushing yards rank second on the squad behind junior Damien Harris (730). Alabama has won nine consecutive meetings and rolled up 615 offensive yards in last season's 51-3 victory. Crimson Tide are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games. |
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11-11-17 | Purdue v. Northwestern -4.5 | Top | 13-23 | Win | 100 | 50 h 5 m | Show |
Northwestern Northwestern has won four straight games, including three in a row in overtime, to take over sole possession of second place in the Big Ten West heading into its game Saturday against visiting Purdue. The Wildcats are the first team in FBS history to win three consecutive overtime games, making them bowl-eligible for a third straight year. Purdue ended a three-game losing streak with a 29-10 victory against Illinois on Saturday, but lost quarterback David Blough for the season with a dislocated ankle. Blough led the Big Ten last season with 3,352 passing yards and 25 TDs, lost the starting job this season and then regained it in the third week before a shoulder injury limited him again. Northwestern’s RB Jackson has surpassed 100 yards rushing in his three previous games against the Boilermakers, totaling 147 yards and two touchdowns as a freshman, 116 yards and a touchdown as a sophomore and 127 yards and two touchdowns last season. Jackson is coming off a season-high 31 carries for 154 yards and a touchdown in 31-24 victory against Nebraska last week. Boilermakers are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Wildcats are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. |
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11-11-17 | Arkansas State -10 v. South Alabama | Top | 19-24 | Loss | -110 | 48 h 55 m | Show |
Arkansas State The South Alabama Jaguars are ranked 108 on offense, averaging 347.1 yards per game. The Jaguars are averaging 124.3 yards rushing and 222.8 yards passing so far this season. The Arkansas State Red Wolves are ranked 21 on offense, averaging 466.9 yards per game. The Red Wolves are averaging 142.9 yards rushing and 324.0 yards passing so far this season. The Arkansas State Red Wolves are 2-2 while on the road this season, 4-0 against conference opponents. On the road, the Red Wolves are averaging 34.2 scoring. Red Wolves are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 games on fieldturf and are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games overall. Jaguars are 4-17 ATS in their last 21 games in November. Red Wolves are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings. |
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11-11-17 | Georgia v. Auburn +3 | Top | 17-40 | Win | 100 | 47 h 37 m | Show |
Auburn The “Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry” takes on an added level of national importance Saturday when No. 2 Georgia visits No. 10 Auburn in a SEC matchup that will have wide-ranging College Football Playoff implications. The Bulldogs, who are atop the playoff rankings this week and clinched a berth in the SEC title game with last week’s 24-10 victory over South Carolina, clearly have the most to lose, but the play of freshman quarterback Jake Fromm continues to impress. The Tigers have losses to No. 4 Clemson and No. 25 LSU, but with victories against Georgia and top-ranked Alabama – both at home – still could reach the SEC championship game. The Tigers have set a school record by scoring 40 points or more in its five conference victories, and on the season is one of five FBS teams averaging more than 220 yards rushing and 200 yards passing. Quarterback Jarrett Stidham, a transfer from Baylor who did not play last season, leads the SEC in completion percentage (66.8 percent). Auburn is third in the SEC and ninth nationally in points allowed per game (16.9). Bulldogs are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Tigers are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Home team is 8-2 ATS in their last 10 meetings. |
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11-11-17 | Florida v. South Carolina -5.5 | Top | 20-28 | Win | 100 | 43 h 17 m | Show |
South Carolina While the top spot in the SEC East is already accounted for, South Carolina still has some bowl jockeying to do as it hosts conference rival Florida on Saturday afternoon. The Gamecocks were worthy opponents in last week's 24-10 loss to No. 1 Georgia and have two winnable games ahead before wrapping up their regular-season schedule against powerhouse Clemson. Will Muschamp's crew couldn't do much on offense against the vaunted Bulldogs - not many teams have - but the South Carolina defense was impressive in its own right, limiting Georgia to its second-lowest point total of the season. The Bulldogs needed 53 carries to amass 242 yards on the ground, and relied on a pair of TD passes from Jake Fromm to remain unbeaten on the season. Gators have dropped four straight and have surrendered a whopping 88 points in back-to-back losses to Georgia and Missouri. Gators are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games in November. Gamecocks are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. |
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11-11-17 | Oklahoma State v. Iowa State +7 | Top | 49-42 | Push | 0 | 43 h 7 m | Show |
Iowa State No. 21 Iowa State had a chance to control its own destiny in the race for a spot in the Big 12 championship game but suffered a disappointing loss at West Virginia last week. The Cyclones will try to bounce back by securing their third win over a top-15 opponent when they host No. 15 Oklahoma State on Saturday. Iowa State, which knocked off Oklahoma and TCU during a four-game winning streak to put itself in first place in the Big 12, could not muster the same effort at West Virginia last week in a 20-16 setback but quickly turned the page. The Cowboys are coming off their own setback after a wild Bedlam showdown against rival Oklahoma saw them fall 62-52. The Cyclones are going to need to generate more offense to keep up with the Cowboys and they failed to reach 20 points in either of their last two contests. Senior Kyle Kempt, who took over at quarterback after a loss to Texas in the Big 12 opener and guided the team to wins over Oklahoma and TCU, is completing 66.9 percent of his passes with 10 TDs. Cowboys are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 conference games. Cyclones are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 home games. Home team is 8-3 ATS in their last 11 meetings. |
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11-10-17 | Washington -6 v. Stanford | Top | 22-30 | Loss | -110 | 30 h 19 m | Show |
Washington Eighth-ranked Washington knows it must win out to have a chance at reaching the four-team College Football Playoff as it enters Friday's Pac-12 road contest at Stanford. The Huskies are ranked ninth in the CFP rankings and lead the Pac-12 North Division by a half-game over Washington State and Stanford. Washington features the nation's top-ranked defense (240.9 yards per game) and stands sixth in rushing defense (91.1) as it attempts to slow down Cardinal star Bryce Love. The junior has rushed for 1,456 yards -- second nationally behind San Diego State's Rashaad Penny (1,602) -- and has recorded 11 runs of 50 or more yards this season. Stanford's special teams unit will have their collective eyes on Huskies senior punt returner Dante Pettis, who has four return touchdowns this season and an NCAA-record nine during his career. Washington posted a 44-6 victory over Stanford last season for only its third win in the past 12 meetings. Huskies are 5-0 ATS vs. a team with a winning record and are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 conference games. Cardinal are 2-6-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Huskies are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings. |
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11-05-17 | Chiefs +2.5 v. Cowboys | Top | 17-28 | Loss | -100 | 32 h 22 m | Show |
Chiefs The Cowboys have won two straight on the back of Elliott, who has rushed for 297 yards and four touchdowns over the last two contests. The Chiefs are tied for the best record in the AFC and own the league’s No. 3 offense. Kansas City’s offense has clicked thanks to the flawless play of quarterback Alex Smith and the emergence of rookie Kareem Hunt, who leads the NFL in rushing yards (763) and scrimmage yards (1,070). The Chiefs have failed to crack 300 total yards in the two of their last three games, however, and they haven’t topped 100 rushing yards in any of their last three contests. The defense has masked its issues by forcing 13 turnovers, including five in last week’s 29-19 win over Denver. Smith’s 16 touchdown passes are tied for the third-most without an interception to start a season in NFL history. I’m looking for him to have a great game vs. this Cowboys defense. |
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11-05-17 | Rams -4 v. Giants | Top | 51-17 | Win | 100 | 29 h 50 m | Show |
Rams The Los Angeles Rams aim to at least maintain a share of first place in the NFC West when they visit the downtrodden New York Giants on Sunday. Los Angeles has won four of its last five games, with the lone setback in that span coming against Seattle - the team with which it is tied for the division lead. The Rams, who are 3-0 on the road this season, are coming off a bye week that was preceded by a thorough 33-0 thrashing of Arizona in which Jared Goff threw for a touchdown and ran for another. New York also is returning from its bye after dropping a 24-7 decision to the Seahawks in Week 7. The defeat was the third in as many home games this season for the Giants, who have allowed at least 24 points in each of their last five losses. Todd Gurley, who ranks fifth in the league with 627 rushing yards, is seeking his fourth straight 100-yard performance on the road. The 23-year-old enters the contest third in the NFL with 920 yards from scrimmage and shares the league lead with eight overall touchdowns, including three as a receiver. Goff also has been a beast away from home, throwing for 671 yards and six TDs without an interception. Lay the points with the Rams on the road. |
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11-05-17 | Falcons -2 v. Panthers | Top | 17-20 | Loss | -115 | 29 h 49 m | Show |
Falcons Despite playing well below expectations, the Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Falcons still are right in the thick of the race in the NFC South. One of the underachieving contenders can pick up a huge divisional victory when the Panthers host the Falcons on Sunday. Things haven’t been pretty for either offense lately, but both teams are a game or less behind division-leading New Orleans, and matchups like Sunday’s will be pivotal as the clouded playoff picture begins to take shape The Falcons have won the last three meetings, with Matt Ryan passing for 362 yards per game with seven touchdowns and one interception in those contests. Atlanta’s high-powered offense still is moving the ball effectively but has had a tough time hanging on to it and punching it into the end zone. Ryan has thrown a touchdown pass in 26 consecutive games, the longest active streak in the league, and has an NFL-record stretch of 62 straight contests with at least 200 passing yards. Take the Falcons on the road. |
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11-05-17 | Bucs v. Saints -6.5 | Top | 10-30 | Win | 100 | 29 h 48 m | Show |
Saints The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were expected to be the darlings of the NFC South in the preseason, poised to take over the division while the New Orleans Saints played out the end of Drew Brees' career near the bottom of the standings. The two teams reversed that narrative so far this season, and the first-place Saints will go for their sixth consecutive win when they host the last-place Buccaneers on Sunday. Brees is solid as always, but the big improvement over the last five games for New Orleans has come on the other side of the ball, where rookie cornerback Marshon Lattimore is proving to be an impact player. That surging Saints defense will take on a Tampa Bay offense that failed to find the end zone in a 17-3 home loss to Carolina last week, the team's fourth straight setback. Tampa Bay quarterback Jameis Winston is dealing with a shoulder injury but practiced on Wednesday - the first time he joined the mid-week practice since suffering the injury on Oct. 15. He is not at 100%. I’m looking for the Saints to get the easy win and cover. |
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11-05-17 | Ravens v. Titans -3.5 | Top | 20-23 | Loss | -105 | 29 h 48 m | Show |
Titans The Tennessee Titans hope the return of dynamic wide receiver Corey Davis helps ignite their offense when they host the Baltimore Ravens in a crucial AFC matchup on Sunday. The Titans have won two straight to climb into a tie for the AFC South lead despite a passing offense that ranks 26th in the league. Baltimore expects to have Joe Flacco back under center after the veteran quarterback sustained a concussion on a vicious hit by Kiko Alonso in last week's 40-0 win over Miami. Flacco returned to the team the next day vastly improved and is on the path to make the start, according to coach John Harbaugh. Davis, who was the fifth pick in last year's draft, has missed most of the season with a significant hamstring injury. He returned to practice on Monday and looks to jump right into the team's No. 1 receiver role. Flacco has just six touchdowns and eight interceptions on the season and has failed to throw for more than 235 yards in any game this season. Tennessee will likely look to get the ground game involved, too, led by its tandem of DeMarco Murray and Derrick Henry, who have combined for 703 yards on 161 yards and four touchdowns. Keep in mind the Ravens run defense is one of the worst in the league. The Titans have allowed 15.7 points per game allowed in its last three and will get the cover here. |
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11-04-17 | Colorado v. Arizona State -3.5 | Top | 30-41 | Win | 100 | 11 h 24 m | Show |
Arizona State Looking for its third win over a top-25 opponent in five games, Arizona State hit a sizable speed-bump last week in falling to visiting USC 48-17. Now the Sun Devils will try to regroup when they host Colorado on Saturday night to cap their annual Salute to Service week. Arizona State entered the USC game with three wins in its previous four outings, beating Oregon (37-35), defending Pac-12-champion Washington (13-7) and Utah (30-10), but was gashed by the Trojans for 607 total yards, including 341 on the ground. Colorado, meanwhile, entered last weekend having dropped four of its previous five but rebounded with one of its best all-around games of the season in thrashing visiting California 44-28 and now is seeking to maintain the momentum with only three regular-season contests remaining. Arizona State has won seven of eight all-time against Colorado. |
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11-04-17 | Northwestern -2 v. Nebraska | Top | 31-24 | Win | 100 | 6 h 56 m | Show |
Northwestern Nebraska and Northwestern were on the winning side of the handful of pulse-pounding finishes the Big Ten delivered last weekend, and their recent meetings in Lincoln have not lacked for drama either. A budding rivalry resumes Saturday when the Cornhuskers host the Wildcats for sole possession of second place in the West Division. Trailing by 12 points in the fourth quarter last Saturday, junior quarterback Tanner Lee threw for two fourth-quarter touchdowns, the last of which came with 14 seconds remaining, and passed for a career-high 431 yards - 192 in the final period - to send Nebraska to a 25-24 win over Purdue. Northwestern was forced into overtime for a second straight week before junior linebacker Nate Hall intercepted a pass at the front of the end zone in the third extra session to upend then-No. 18 Michigan State 39-31. Home-field advantage has meant very little in six games between the Cornhuskers and Wildcats since Nebraska joined the Big Ten in 2011, as the road team has won all but one. All three meetings in Lincoln have been decided by three points or fewer, and the Cornhuskers' only win over the Wildcats over that period came on a Hail Mary with no time left en route to a 27-24 victory in 2013. The Cornhuskers' 40 rushing yards last weekend was their lowest total since netting 31 against USC on Sept. 15, 2007. Take NW. |
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11-04-17 | Iowa State +3.5 v. West Virginia | Top | 16-20 | Loss | -117 | 6 h 55 m | Show |
Iowa State With a bowl game assured for the first time since 2012 and preseason expectations of a ninth-place Big 12 finish already well exceeded, Iowa State will try and move on to even bigger and better things when it travels to West Virginia on Saturday. The surprising Cyclones enter the weekend in a four-way tie for first place and are ranked 15th in this week's inaugural College Football Playoff poll. The thought of Iowa State being ranked ahead of schools like USC, Stanford and Michigan State in the CFP rankings would have been laughable back in August coming off a 3-9 campaign that featured only wins over lowly San Jose State, Kansas and Texas Tech. But the Cyclones have been the feel-good story of college football so far in 2017 in their second season under Matt Campbell, defeating a pair of top-five ranked opponents in Oklahoma (38-31) on Oct. 7 and previously unbeaten TCU (14-7) last week. The Cyclones are 4-1 in league play for the first time in school history and their 6-2 start is their best since 2012. Iowa State is one of two teams in the nation, joining SMU, yet to lose a fumble this season. Look for Iowa St. to get the road win. |
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11-04-17 | Penn State -9.5 v. Michigan State | Top | 24-27 | Loss | -108 | 2 h 28 m | Show |
Penn State No. 7 Penn State will try to rebound from a painful loss and keep its hopes alive in both the Big Ten and College Football Playoff races when it visits Michigan State on Saturday. A late collapse led to the Nittany Lions' 39-38 setback at Ohio State last Saturday, dropping James Franklin's squad to the seventh spot in the initial CFP rankings released this week. The Spartans also suffered a difficult defeat, falling in three overtimes at Northwestern, and they enter Saturday's tilt tied with Penn State in the Big Ten East Division, a game behind the first-place Buckeyes. The Nittany Lions had the top scoring defense in the country prior to allowing 529 yards, and it has permitted its last two opponents to convert on a total of 8-of-8 red zone trips. McSorley threw for 376 yards and four TDs in last year's 45-12 win over the Spartans as Penn State knotted the all-time series at 15-15-1. I like Penn St to bounce back this week. |
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11-04-17 | Wisconsin -11.5 v. Indiana | Top | 45-17 | Win | 100 | 2 h 24 m | Show |
Wisconsin While the teams at the top of the Big Ten East beat up on each other, Wisconsin is cruising atop the West Division and does not have a ranked team on its schedule the rest of the way. The Badgers, who were slotted at No. 9 in the first College Football Playoff rankings released on Tuesday, will try to stay undefeated Saturday when they visit an Indiana squad that has yet to earn a conference win. Wisconsin holds a two-game lead over Northwestern and Nebraska in the West and already beat both of those teams, giving it the inside track to the Big Ten Championship Game. The Badgers have home games against Iowa and Michigan before finishing up the regular season at Minnesota and they continue to impress on the defensive end, where their average points allowed of 12.9 is good for fifth in FBS. The Hoosiers are not quite as sharp on defense and are coming off a 42-39 loss at Maryland that marked the third time in five Big Ten games that they allowed more than 40 points. Wisconsin took the last nine meetings by an average of 36.8 points and I see another easy cover for them here. |
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11-04-17 | Kansas State +3.5 v. Texas Tech | Top | 42-35 | Win | 100 | 2 h 23 m | Show |
Kansas State Teams that generate offense in much different ways tangle Saturday when the potent running game of Kansas State visits the high-octane passing attack of Texas Tech in a Big 12 matchup. The Wildcats have rushed for 470 yards and six touchdowns over the last two weeks against Oklahoma and Kansas, while the Red Raiders rank sixth in FBS in passing offense (348.1 yards per game) and 10th in total offense (504.4). Kansas State is coming off a 30-20 victory at Kansas sparked by 128 yards rushing and two touchdowns by sophomore Alex Barnes and a 99-yard kick return for a score by D.J. Reed. The Wildcats are second in the Big 12 in rushing at 199.5 yards per game, second in yards per carry (5.1) and third in rushing touchdowns (18). Texas Tech quarterback Nic Shimonek completed his first eight passes for 149 yards as the Red Raiders scored 20 points in the first quarter last week against No. 9 Oklahoma. The Red Raiders struggled to generate offense thereafter and lost 49-27 to the Sooners while surrendering 617 yards in dropping their third straight game after starting the season 4-1. Texas Tech leads the all-time series 9-8 but the Wildcats have won five of the last six meetings. I’ll back the better team in Kansas St. |
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10-29-17 | Steelers -2.5 v. Lions | Top | 20-15 | Win | 100 | 31 h 57 m | Show |
Steelers – 2.5 Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger hopes to leave his penchant for throwing interceptions this season in his rear-view mirror on Sunday night, when he faces the aggressive defense of the Detroit Lions. Roethlisberger has answered a five-interception performance with efficient showings in back-to-back wins over Kansas City and Cincinnati. Roethlisberger would be wise to lean on former Michigan State star Le'Veon Bell, who has amassed at least 180 yards from scrimmage in three of his last four games. Detroit's Matthew Stafford took last week's bye to work his way past hamstring and ankle injuries while also soothing his mind after getting intercepted three times in a 52-38 loss to New Orleans on Oct. 15. Steelers are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game and are 14-6-1 ATS in their last 21 games in October. Lions are 1-6 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. |
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10-29-17 | Panthers +1.5 v. Bucs | Top | 17-3 | Win | 100 | 23 h 21 m | Show |
Panthers +1.5 The Carolina Panthers are reeling from back-to-back losses and their star quarterback caused yet another round of controversy this week, but they’re still in better shape than the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Both teams need something positive when they square off in an NFC South matchup Sunday at Tampa Bay. Despite both clubs’ recent struggles, the Panthers are just one-half game behind division-leading New Orleans, and the Buccaneers can put themselves right back in the mix in the wide-open NFC South with a win on Sunday. Tampa Bay has lost three straight, and the defense has struggled during the skid. Carolina managed only 293 total yards and committed three turnovers – two of which were returned for touchdowns – in a 17-3 loss at Chicago last week. Star quarterback Cam Newton didn’t respond well, walking out of a press conference on Wednesday after being asked about the struggling offense, which ranks 19th in the league. The Panthers boast one of the league’s best defenses, however, ranking fourth against both the run and pass and third in total defense. Tampa Bay’s biggest concerns are on defense - particularly in the secondary as they rank 30th against the pass and have given up at least 260 yards in every contest. Tampa Bay’s biggest concerns are on defense - particularly in the secondary as they rank 30th against the pass and have given up at least 260 yards in every contest. |
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10-29-17 | Raiders v. Bills -2 | Top | 14-34 | Win | 100 | 23 h 21 m | Show |
Bills – 2 The Buffalo Bills have been perfect at home thus far this season and look to remain that way when they host the Oakland Raiders on Sunday. Buffalo improved to 3-0 at New Era Field last week, when it scored 10 points over the final 2:28 of the fourth quarter for a 30-27 triumph over Tampa Bay. LeSean McCoy ran for his second touchdown of the contest before Stephen Hauschka booted a 30-yard field goal with 14 seconds remaining as the Bills remained one-half game behind first-place New England in the AFC East. Oakland also is coming off a late comeback victory as it rallied to edge Kansas City 31-30 after Derek Carr drilled a 2-yard TD pass to Michael Crabtree on the final play of the game from scrimmage. Hauschka has converted all five of his field-goal attempts of 50 or more yards for the Bills this season and has made 12 in a row overall to tie Matt Prater, Justin Tucker, Blair Walsh and Robbie Gould for the longest such streak in NFL history. McCoy's multi-touchdown performance versus the Buccaneers was his 17th since 2010, most among active players. Buffalo has won at least four of its first six contests for only the fourth time during its 17-year postseason drought. Raiders are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Bills are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. |
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10-29-17 | Chargers +7.5 v. Patriots | Top | 13-21 | Loss | -110 | 23 h 18 m | Show |
Chargers + 7.5 Tom Brady is carrying the New England Patriots at age 40 and looks to help his team improve to 6-2 at the season's midway point when they host the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. Brady has passed for an NFL-high 2,208 yards and is tied for second with 15 touchdown tosses as he squares off against Philip Rivers and the Chargers. The 35-year-old Rivers is having a solid season with 1,816 yards and 12 touchdowns and is looking forward to his first matchup with Brady since 2014. The Patriots have won three consecutive games and are fresh off a 23-7 triumph over Atlanta in a Super Bowl rematch. Los Angeles also has won three straight games to recover from an 0-4 start and trounced Denver 21-0 last Sunday. Chargers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record and are 12-4-1 ATS in their last 17 road games. Bottom line here is I think this will be a close game so take the points. |
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10-29-17 | Vikings -10 v. Browns | Top | 33-16 | Win | 100 | 20 h 2 m | Show |
Vikings – 10 The Minnesota Vikings have had success no matter who lines up under center, while the Cleveland Browns have had the opposite experience. The Vikings look to win their fourth straight game and pad their lead in the NFC North when they face the winless Browns on Sunday at London’s Twickenham Stadium. Minnesota has endured injury woes on offense, as quarterback Case Keenum has played well in place of Sam Bradford (knee) while running backs Latavius Murray and Jerick McKinnon have stepped up since rookie Dalvin Cook (knee) was lost for the season. The Vikings’ defense has been terrific, holding four straight opponents under 275 total yards to rank fourth in the league in total defense. Minnesota gave up a season-low 208 yards in a 24-16 win over Baltimore last week. As Zimmer noted, turnovers have been a huge concern for Cleveland, which has an NFL-high 19 giveaways - including three in each of its last three contests. The Browns benched quarterback DeShone Kizer, only to go back to the rookie out of Notre Dame after Kevin Hogan struggled in his only start. Vikings are 24-7 ATS in their last 31 games on fieldturf. Browns are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS win and are 2-14 ATS in their last 16 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. |
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10-28-17 | Nebraska v. Purdue -4.5 | Top | 25-24 | Loss | -105 | 23 h 17 m | Show |
Purdue Nebraska was wrapping up an unlikely ascension into the Top 10 when it faced Purdue last season - an occurrence that may have as well happened a lifetime ago for embattled coach Mike Riley. The Cornhuskers hope to recover from consecutive routs against two of the Big Ten's elite programs Saturday when they come off a bye week to face Purdue. After a 6-7 campaign in his first year at the helm in 2015, Nebraska won its first seven games in 2016 - a stretch that reached a head following a 27-14 home win against Purdue - and rose to No. 6 in the coaches' poll before consecutive losses to Wisconsin and Ohio State. A 3-2 start in his third year at the helm quickly dissolved whatever goodwill last season established before the Badgers and Buckeyes made Riley's seat that much hotter by outscoring the Cornhuskers 94-31 in Lincoln to begin October. The Boilermakers, who upset Nebraska 55-45 two years ago in West Lafayette, gave Wisconsin all it could handle two weeks ago in a 17-9 setback in Madison before they were stunned 14-12 at Rutgers last weekend. Cornhuskers are 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss.Boilermakers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss. |
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10-28-17 | Vanderbilt v. South Carolina -6.5 | Top | 27-34 | Win | 100 | 20 h 53 m | Show |
South Carolina South Carolina looks to keep alive its slim hopes of an SEC East title when it hosts Vanderbilt on Saturday. The Gamecocks have won eight straight meetings and 22 of 26 all-time, but they had to rally from a 10-point halftime deficit for a 13-10 victory in last season's opener. Both teams are coming off bye weeks, but they’re headed in opposite directions. With a win, South Carolina would become bowl-eligible for the 13th time in 14 seasons, and it technically still is in the SEC East title race, although it needs to win at Georgia next week and get some help in the form of someone handing the Bulldogs a second conference loss. The Commodores went into SEC play riding high after a 14-7 win over Kansas State, but they’ve lost their first four conference games by an average margin of 31.5 points. Vanderbilt hasn’t beaten South Carolina since 2008. South Carolina’s defense took center stage in a 15-9 win at Tennessee two weeks ago, racking up a season-high seven sacks while surrendering only 253 total yards. The Gamecocks have been especially tough in the red zone, allowing only 12 touchdowns on 26 trips inside the 20 – tied for second in the SEC. South Carolina has held all seven opponents below their season scoring average – Vanderbilt averages 22.4 points. Commodores are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 conference games. Gamecocks are 5-1-2 ATS in their last 8 conference games. |
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10-28-17 | NC State +7.5 v. Notre Dame | Top | 14-35 | Loss | -130 | 20 h 35 m | Show |
NC state Notre Dame wasn't forecast as a national title contender but the No. 10 Fighting Irish are suddenly knocking on that door as they enter Saturday's home contest against No. 15 North Carolina State. Notre Dame was unranked to start the season after going 4-8 last year but is now part of the College Football Playoff discussion after five straight victories by 20 or more points. North Carolina State is thriving as well with six consecutive victories and it features one of the nation's top defensive players in senior end Bradley Chubb, who ranks second nationally with 14 tackles for loss. Wolfpack are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games. Fighting Irish are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points and are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. |
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10-28-17 | TCU -6 v. Iowa State | Top | 7-14 | Loss | -118 | 20 h 34 m | Show |
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10-28-17 | Georgia -13.5 v. Florida | Top | 42-7 | Win | 100 | 19 h 29 m | Show |
Georgia The Georgia Bulldogs have been here before, building a special season with aspirations of a SEC title and maybe more on the horizon until traveling to Jacksonville, Fla., where the Florida Gators lay waste to those plans by winning another installment of the World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party. Here comes Georgia again on Saturday, ranked third in the nation, but the Gators remain confident despite a two-game losing streak. Florida spent last week’s bye working to improve an offense that scored just 33 points in narrow losses to LSU and Texas A&M, and ranks 95th in the country in scoring offense at 23.7 points per game. The Bulldogs also were off last week and feature the nation’s 10th-best rushing offense (282.9 yards per game) and fourth-best defense (12.6 points per game). The Bulldogs’ dynamic duo of Nick Chubb and Sony Michel have combined for 1,180 yards rushing and 14 rushing touchdowns, fueling an offense that has averaged 42.5 points in four conference games. Freshman quarterback Jake Fromm has established himself as the No. 1 quarterback, passing for 326 yards and two touchdowns in a 53-28 rout of Missouri two weeks ago. The Georgia defense is giving up just 82.1 rushing yards per game and may have defensive tackle Trenton Thompson back from a knee injury this week. Bulldogs are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 conference games. Gators are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss.
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10-28-17 | Louisville v. Wake Forest +3 | Top | 32-42 | Win | 100 | 16 h 16 m | Show |
Wake Forest Louisville coach Bobby Petrino has made a name for himself over the years by guiding some of the more explosive passing games in college football, so he was among the many surprised last weekend when his team leaned on the running game to get a much-needed win. The Cardinals attempt to climb back to .500 in ACC action Saturday when they visit Wake Forest. The Demon Deacons welcomed back a pair of their key offensive performers in quarterback John Wolford and running back Cade Carney last weekend, but their return was not enough in a 38-24 setback at Georgia Tech. Wake Forest has lost three straight after winning its first four games and dropped six of its last seven in conference play, beginning with last season's 44-12 loss at Louisville. Wolford, who missed the team's 28-14 loss on Oct. 7 at Clemson with a left shoulder injury, threw for 252 yards versus Georgia Tech - becoming one of only three quarterbacks in school history to pass for at least 1,000 yards in four seasons - and totaled three touchdowns. Cardinals are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games in October and are 0-8 ATS in their last 8 games on fieldturf. Demon Deacons are 6-0-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss. |
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10-28-17 | Oklahoma State -7 v. West Virginia | Top | 50-39 | Win | 100 | 16 h 58 m | Show |
Oklahoma state After yielding 23 unanswered fourth quarter points at winless Baylor and barely holding on for a 38-36 victory, 22nd-ranked West Virginia's defense now takes on the nation's No. 1 offense as 12th-ranked Oklahoma State visits Morgantown on Saturday afternoon. The two schools, along with Oklahoma and Iowa State, are tied for second at 3-1 in the Big 12 behind unbeaten TCU (7-0, 4-0), and a loss will likely eliminate the loser from earning one of the two spots in the Big 12 title game. Oklahoma State comes into the contest averaging 584.6 yards per game which ranks No. 1 in the nation while West Virginia is fifth (539.4). The Cowboys come in off a 13-10 overtime scare at Texas, the first time this season they were held under 41 points in a game. Quarterback Mason Rudolph, who already owns 30 school records, leads the nation in passing yards (2,650) and passing yards per game (378.6), completing 161-of-242 attempts (66.5 percent) for 19 touchdowns and four interceptions. The defense, which held Texas to just 42 yards rushing, is led by linebackers Justin Phillips and Chad Whitener while safety Ramon Richards had the game-clinching interception in overtime at Texas to go along with six tackles. Cowboys are 28-11-1 ATS in their last 40 games in October. Mountaineers are 7-21 ATS in their last 28 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. |
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10-26-17 | Dolphins +3 v. Ravens | Top | 0-40 | Loss | -112 | 7 h 19 m | Show |
Dolphins Journeyman Matt Moore is fresh off a brilliant comeback performance and now will serve as the starting quarterback when the Miami Dolphins visit the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday. Moore came off the bench after Jay Cutler suffered multiple cracked ribs on Sunday to rally Miami from a 14-point deficit and record a 31-28 victory over the New York Jets. Moore threw two touchdown passes during a 17-point fourth quarter and brings a more boisterous approach than the introverted Cutler, who could miss multiple contests. Miami has won three straight games, so it is experiencing better times than the Ravens, who have allowed an average of 27.6 points while losing four of their last five contests. Running back Jay Ajayi (442 yards) is saddled with a 3.5-yard average that is well below the 4.9 mark of last season's breakthrough campaign, but he will have a shot at posting his third 100-yard performance of the year against a Baltimore squad that ranks last in the NFL in rushing defense (145.3 yards per game). Moore will try to pump life into a sagging offense that ranks 31st in scoring (15.3 points) and dead last in total offense (261.8 yards) as well as try to make a downfield threat out of receiver Jarvis Landry, who is averaging just 8.1 yards on 45 receptions. Defensive end Cameron Wake has recorded six sacks after posting 2.5 against the Jets. Dolphins are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 games in Week 8. Ravens are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Underdog is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 meetings. |
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10-22-17 | Saints -4 v. Packers | Top | 26-17 | Win | 100 | 26 h 7 m | Show |
Saints Aaron Rodgers is sidelined with a broken collarbone, and that leaves all eyes on quarterback Brett Hundley when the Green Bay Packers host the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Hundley will be making his first career start and must upgrade his play after throwing three interceptions in relief of the injured Rodgers in last Sunday's loss to Minnesota. The Saints have rattled off three straight wins after an 0-2 start, and quarterback Drew Brees sees things falling into place. Saints are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Packers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss. Saints are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings. |
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10-22-17 | Panthers -3 v. Bears | Top | 3-17 | Loss | -117 | 26 h 7 m | Show |
Panthers Rookie quarterback Mitch Trubisky has faced tough assignments in his first two starts for the Chicago Bears, and now the opposition gets even tougher. Trubisky and the Bears host the Carolina Panthers and their excellent defense on Sunday. The Bears haven’t asked too much of Trubisky in his first two starts, as he has passed for only 241 yards with two touchdowns and one interception while primarily focusing on handing off to Jordan Howard. Leaning on the ground game might not be a viable option against the Panthers, who rank fifth in the NFL against the run and allow just 3.4 yards per carry. Carolina had a two-game winning streak snapped with a 28-23 loss to Philadelphia last week and they should bounce back nicely in this spot. Panthers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games. Bears are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win. Panthers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Chicago. |
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10-22-17 | Bucs v. Bills -3 | Top | 27-30 | Push | 0 | 26 h 6 m | Show |
Bills Two teams with issues at quarterback face off when the Buffalo Bills host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Struggling Tyrod Taylor will remain under center for the Bills but Tampa Bay is unsure who will get the call after Jameis Winston suffered a shoulder injury last week. Winston sustained a sprained AC joint in his throwing shoulder on a sack in last week's loss at Arizona and appears headed for a game-time decision. Ryan Fitzpatrick came off the bench and rallied for the Bucs from a huge deficit last week in a 38-33 setback. Taylor has yet to throw for more than 224 yards in any game this season and posted a career-low yards per attempt in a 20-16 loss last time out at Cincinnati. Buffalo coach Sean McDermott, however, told reporters earlier in the week that Taylor retains his full confidence. The home team has won eight of the last nine meetings in the series. Buccaneers are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game. Bills are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game. |
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10-22-17 | Ravens v. Vikings -5.5 | Top | 16-24 | Win | 100 | 26 h 5 m | Show |
Vikings Despite an injury-riddled offensive backfield, the Minnesota Vikings are in good shape in the NFC North. The Vikings will try to win their third straight game and remain atop the division standings when they host the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. The Vikings seem to have found an answer to their injury woes at quarterback with Case Keenum excelling in place of Sam Bradford (knee), and Jerick McKinnon has put up big numbers in two games since rookie running back Dalvin Cook was lost for the season. Minnesota has the benefit of leaning on one of the league’s best defenses, which has been especially tough against the run. Baltimore is coming off a bad loss – 27-24 in overtime to visiting Chicago – and has plenty of problems on both sides of the ball. The teams are meeting for the first time since 2013. Baltimore’s passing game is a mess, as Joe Flacco has thrown one touchdown pass and six interceptions over the last four games and the team ranks 31st in the league in passing. Ravens are 5-14-2 ATS in their last 21 games following a straight up loss. Vikings are 20-6 ATS in their last 26 home games. |
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10-22-17 | Jaguars -3 v. Colts | Top | 27-0 | Win | 100 | 26 h 4 m | Show |
Jaguars With Andrew Luck sidelined, possibly for the rest of the season, Jacoby Brissett remains under center as the Indianapolis Colts host the Jacksonville Jaguars in an AFC South Division contest on Sunday. With 1,209 yards passing, Brissett has played fairly well in Luck's stead, but the former Patriot backup has thrown just three touchdown passes on the season. The Colts have also coughed up three second-half leads and have fallen into last place in the division. Jacksonville hopes to have rookie sensation Leonard Fournette in the backfield for Sunday's game. Fournette left last week's 27-17 loss to the Rams in the second half after suffering a leg injury and he has missed two practices during the week. He is expected to play. Fournette is second in the league in rushing yards with 596, behind only Kareem Hunt's 630, and his six rushing touchdowns lead the NFL. Jaguars are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss. Colts are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game. Jaguars are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings. |
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10-21-17 | USC v. Notre Dame -3.5 | Top | 14-49 | Win | 100 | 52 h 42 m | Show |
Notre Dame One of the highest-profile rivalries in college football will continue with its 91st edition Saturday when No. 16 Notre Dame hosts No. 10 USC. The Trojans won eight in a row in the series from 2002 to 2009, but haven't won two straight against the Fighting Irish since, something they can accomplish this year. USC has been tied or trailed at the start of the fourth quarter in four of six games this season. The Trojans overcame a seven-point deficit in the final quarter last week against then-No. 23 Utah before holding on for a 28-27 victory when a two-point try by the Utes failed in the final seconds. Notre Dame hasn't faced that challenge in its victories, winning those five games by an average of 28 points, but the Fighting Irish came up short in its only meeting against a ranked opponent this season, losing 20-19 to then-No. 15 Georgia on Sept. 9. Notre Dame quarterback Brandon Wimbush sat out his team's last game against North Carolina two weeks ago because of a right foot injury, but coach Brian Kelly said earlier this week that Wimbush is 100 percent. Notre Dame ranks ninth in the nation in turnover margin with 14 takeaways against eight turnovers. Trojans are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games on fieldturf. Fighting Irish are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following a bye week. Favorite is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 meetings. |
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10-21-17 | Michigan v. Penn State -9.5 | Top | 13-42 | Win | 100 | 52 h 35 m | Show |
Penn state No. 2 Penn State begins the most difficult portion of its schedule Saturday night when it hosts a Michigan team looking to prove it belongs among the Big Ten elites. The 15th-ranked Wolverines are enduring a sluggish stretch that includes a home loss to Michigan State and an overtime win against East Division doormat Indiana, and they hope to hang around against a dominant Nittany Lions crew that's coming off a bye week. Penn State is coming off back-to-back routs of Indiana and Northwestern, but faces a daunting three-week run that also includes visits to No. 6 Ohio State and No. 19 Michigan State. The Nittany Lions have won 14 straight regular-season games since a 49-10 loss at Ann Arbor a year ago. The Wolverines rank 11th in the Big Ten in passing offense and senior John O'Korn has struggled since taking over the starting job from the injured Wilton Speight. Wolverines are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Nittany Lions are 10-0-2 ATS in their last 12 games on grass. Favorite is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings. |
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10-21-17 | Wake Forest +5.5 v. Georgia Tech | Top | 24-38 | Loss | -110 | 52 h 34 m | Show |
Wake Forest Georgia Tech is two one-point losses away from being undefeated on the season, but the Yellow Jackets enter Saturday’s home contest with Wake Forest with no time to wonder what could have been. The Yellow Jackets face a Wake Forest team that threw a scare into Clemson before having its bye last week, and Georgia Tech’s remaining schedule features matchups with the No. 8-ranked Tigers, No. 14 Virginia Tech, Virginia and No. 3 Georgia. The Demon Deacons started the season 4-0 before suffering a pair of losses to Clemson and Florida State, and begin a pivotal stretch in which Wake Forest plays three of its next four games on the road. Wolford has completed 63.2 percent of his passes this season with eight touchdowns and only one interception, while rushing for four touchdowns and 6.3 yards per carry. Redshirt freshman receiver Greg Dortch ranks second in the ACC and 19th nationally with 136 all-purpose yards per game, finishing with 156 yards against the Tigers. Wake Forest’s defense is surrendering only 16.7 points per game, third the conference and 12th in the country. Demon Deacons are 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 conference games. Yellow Jackets are 9-21-2 ATS in their last 32 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Demon Deacons are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings. |
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10-21-17 | LSU v. Ole Miss +7.5 | Top | 40-24 | Loss | -130 | 51 h 17 m | Show |
Mississippi No. 25 LSU could be accused of playing to the level of its competition, given its two straight wins over ranked opponents following a stunning home loss to Troy. What that translates to on Saturday might depend on which Ole Miss team shows up to host the Tigers. The Rebels had lost three straight before last week’s 57-35 home win over Vanderbilt, but the offense that has flourished versus weaker opponents has struggled against tougher competition. The Rebels lead the SEC in passing (357.2 yards per game) by a wide margin and rank ninth nationally with quarterback Shea Patterson spreading the ball around to a talented receiving corps. That group includes the SEC’s leading receiver A.J. Brown, who averages 113 yards per game and has topped 100 four times. The home team has won each of the last five meetings in the series. Tigers are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Rebels are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Underdog is 13-4 ATS in their last 17 meetings.
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10-21-17 | Indiana v. Michigan State -6.5 | Top | 9-17 | Win | 100 | 48 h 33 m | Show |
Michigan state No. 19 Michigan State returns home Saturday looking to build on a pair of big road wins when it faces an Indiana squad still looking for its first victory in Big Ten play. The Spartans have won three straight, including triumphs at Michigan and Minnesota the last two weeks, while the Hoosiers are coming off a tough overtime loss to the Wolverines and face their fourth straight nationally ranked conference foe. Michigan State's running game got a big boost last week with the re-emergence of junior LJ Scott, who recorded career highs in carries (25) and rushing yards (194) after sitting out the previous game with an undisclosed injury. The Spartans also are powered by one of the top defenses in the country, ranking in the nation’s top 10 in total defense (fifth, 263.8 yards per game) and rushing defense (eighth, 93.3). Even though Indiana has played very good pass defense the last two weeks, quarterback Brian Lewerke likely will be happy to see the Hoosiers because it will mean playing in Lewerke has a plethora of receivers from which to choose and is itching to throw the ball more, and the Spartans' coaches likely will try to open it up to keep Indiana from stacking the line against the run some better weather. Spartans coach Mark Dantonio is 7-1 against Indiana, including 4-0 at home, although the loss was suffered last year in overtime. Hoosiers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Spartans are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games. Hoosiers are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 meetings in Michigan State. |
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10-21-17 | Louisville v. Florida State -7 | Top | 31-28 | Loss | -100 | 44 h 0 m | Show |
Florida state Louisville announced its presence as a national championship contender in 2016 by annihilating then-No. 2 Florida State, but both teams find themselves struggling just to stay relevant in the Atlantic Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference just over 13 months later. A pair of recent powers hovering around the .500 mark hope to improve their recent fortunes Saturday when the Cardinals visit the Seminoles. Eventual Heisman Trophy winner Lamar Jackson accounted for five touchdowns as Louisville throttled Florida State 63-20 last September - a victory that marked the third of four straight games in which the Cardinals scored at least 59 points. While the offense has more than held up its end of the bargain this season despite not maintaining the same pace as last season's team, the defense has not after giving up at least 520 total yards for the third time in 2017 in last weekend's 45-42 home loss to Boston College. The Seminoles avoided their first 1-4 start to a season since 1975 with a 17-10 triumph at Duke. The Seminoles rank 121st in the country in scoring offense (18.2 points) and 110th in total offense (346.6 yards), but a new offensive line tweak seemed to spark them against Duke as left tackle Derrick Kelly moved to left guard while freshman Josh Ball took over at Kelly's old spot. Florida State allowed a season-low two sacks while its 84th-ranked rushing attack (144.8) churned out a season-high 228 yards on the ground, including 115 from freshman Cam Akers. Cardinals are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games in October. Seminoles are 13-4-1 ATS in their last 18 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. |
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10-21-17 | Iowa v. Northwestern +2 | Top | 10-17 | Win | 100 | 44 h 57 m | Show |
Northwestern Northwestern looks to build on its first Big Ten win when it hosts Iowa on Saturday. The Wildcats kicked off conference play with losses to No. 5 Wisconsin (33-24) and second-ranked Penn State (31-7) before rebounding with a 37-21 road victory against Maryland, and they hope to notch back-to-back wins for the first time this season by knocking off the Hawkeyes for the second time in as many years. The Hawkeyes hope to have ironed out a few wrinkles on offense during their bye week after beginning Big Ten play 1-2 for the first time since 2013. Senior running back Justin Jackson racked up a season-high 171 yards and two touchdowns in the win against Maryland to break the Wildcats' all-time rushing record previously held by Damien Anderson (4,485). Jackson needs 38 more yards to move past Anthony Davis (4,676) into eighth place on the Big Ten's career rushing list. Charlie Kuhbander was named the Big Ten's Special Teams Player of the Week after becoming the first freshman in Northwestern history to kick three field goals in a single game. Hawkeyes are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 games following a ATS win. Wildcats are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games in October. Home team is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings. |
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10-15-17 | Steelers v. Chiefs -4 | Top | 19-13 | Loss | -105 | 28 h 20 m | Show |
Chiefs – 4 The Pittsburgh Steelers were the last team to defeat the Kansas City Chiefs, and they’ll try to do it again when the teams meet Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs, who were ousted from last year’s playoffs with an 18-16 home loss to the Steelers, are the lone unbeaten team remaining in the NFL. Kansas City’s offense has been far more effective through five games in 2017, ranking second in the NFL in total offense and leading the league in scoring. The Steelers have lost two of three, including an ugly 30-9 setback against Jacksonville last week in which Ben Roethlisberger threw five interceptions. Pittsburgh has struggled a bit on offense despite boasting a star running back in Le’Veon Bell and the league’s leading receiver in Antonio Brown, who has recorded three 100-yard performances already this season. Brown’s likely matchup with Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters will be a key, as will the Steelers’ ability to give Roethlisberger time against Kansas City's strong pass rush. The Steelers have had the best pass defense in the league, but they rank 28th against the run. Kansas City’s offense is running smoothly with Alex Smith at the helm and surrounded by a wealth of weapons. Rookie running back Kareem Hunt leads the league in rushing (609 yards) and scrimmage yards (775) and has scored six touchdowns, while receiver Tyreek Hill is a threat to score every time he touches the ball. Steelers are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game. Chiefs are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Steelers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Kansas City. |
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10-15-17 | Chargers +4 v. Raiders | Top | 17-16 | Win | 100 | 28 h 19 m | Show |
Chargers +4 The Oakland Raiders are expected to have their star quarterback on the field Sunday as they attempt to halt a three-game slide when they host the AFC West-rival Los Angeles Chargers. Derek Carr is slated to return after missing just one game due to a transverse process fracture in his back as Oakland still plans to host the contest despite an unhealthy level of air quality caused by the devastating wildfires in the Bay Area. Carr was injured in the Raiders' 16-10 loss at Denver on Oct. 1 but had a miserable showing in a 27-10 setback at Washington the previous week, completing 19-of-31 passes for only 118 yards and a touchdown while throwing his first two interceptions of the season. Los Angeles is coming off a 27-22 road win over the New York Giants after beginning the campaign with four straight losses, although three of the defeats were by a combined seven points. Los Angeles is hoping for another strong performance from Melvin Gordon, who was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week after rushing for 105 yards on 20 carries and making six catches for 58 yards and a pair of touchdowns versus the Giants. The 24-year-old, who is tied for the league lead among running backs with three receiving TDs, gained a total of 114 yards on 36 rushes over his previous three games. Philip Rivers has excelled in Oakland of late, passing for 949 yards and eight touchdowns with only two interceptions in his last three visits. Los Angeles LB Melvin Ingram (7.5) and DE Joey Bosa have combined for 12 sacks, the most in the league among two teammates. Chargers are 11-4-1 ATS in their last 16 road games. Raiders are 6-14 ATS in their last 20 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Underdog is 14-2 ATS in their last 16 meetings.
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10-15-17 | Rams +2.5 v. Jaguars | Top | 27-17 | Win | 100 | 28 h 0 m | Show |
Rams + 2.5 The Jacksonville Jaguars are beginning to make believers with their swarming defense that recorded an eye-opening 10 sacks in the season opener and picked off Ben Roethlisberger five times in a 30-9 win at Pittsburgh last week. The Jaguars will look to slow down Jared Goff and the visiting Los Angeles Rams, who lead the NFC in scoring, when the two teams meet on Sunday. The Rams will look to run the ball with Todd Gurley against the Jaguars' suspect rushing defense, which ranks second to last in the NFL. Gurley leads the league with seven touchdowns, four of which have come on the ground. Goff has thrown for an average of 272 passing yards per game with seven touchdowns and just three interceptions. Rams are 11-5-1 ATS in their last 17 games in Week 6. Jaguars are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points. Rams are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings. |
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10-15-17 | Browns v. Texans -9 | Top | 17-33 | Win | 100 | 25 h 56 m | Show |
Texans – 9 The Houston Texans couldn't be more thrilled with the way their rookie quarterback is performing while the Cleveland Browns have already benched their latest quarterback of the future. The Browns will turn to Kevin Hogan under center when they visit the Texans on Sunday. Winless Cleveland started rookie DeShone Kizer at quarterback in each of the first five games but benched him in favor of Hogan during a 17-14 loss to the New York Jets last week. The Browns will give the starting job to Hogan, a second-year player out of Stanford, for Week 6. Houston rookie DeShaun Watson, who was passed over in the draft by Cleveland, became the first rookie in NFL history with five total touchdowns in back-to-back games when he threw five TD passes against the Chiefs last week. Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins hauled in three TD receptions last week and has five on the season, one more than his 16-game total from 2016. Browns are 0-9 ATS in their last 9 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game and are 5-23 ATS in their last 28 games following a straight up loss. Texans are 19-6-2 ATS in their last 27 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Browns are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 meetings. |
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10-15-17 | Packers -3 v. Vikings | Top | 10-23 | Loss | -105 | 25 h 56 m | Show |
Packers – 3 Aaron Rodgers has done a masterful job masking what ails the Green Bay Packers, as the two-time NFL MVP continues to throw touchdowns passes despite several moving parts in the offensive line and backfield. Rodgers may see the return of several key cogs as the Packers vie for their fourth straight victory on Sunday when they visit the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Rodgers earned NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors after he capped a three-touchdown performance with a 12-yard scoring strike to Davante Adams in last week's 35-31 come-from-behind victory at Dallas. Under Rodgers' watch, Green Bay ranks fourth in the NFL in points scored (26.2), third in third-down conversions (48.4 percent) and first in red zone efficiency (78.9 percent). Minnesota has seen a revolving door at quarterback of late as Case Keenum likely will be under center with Sam Bradford sitting out practice this week after aggravating his knee injury in Monday's 20-17 win at Chicago. Keenum completed 17 of 21 passes for just 140 yards in relief last week and likely will make his fourth start of the season on Sunday. Packers WR Jordy Nelson collected 14 receptions for 227 yards and three touchdowns in two contests last season versus the Vikings. Packers are 19-6-1 ATS in their last 26 games in October. Vikings are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 vs. NFC North. |
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10-14-17 | Michigan State -4 v. Minnesota | Top | 30-27 | Loss | -110 | 53 h 19 m | Show |
Michigan State – 4 No. 22 Michigan State is ranked for the first time this season and will look to keep its momentum moving forward when it visits Minnesota for a Big Ten matchup on Saturday. The Spartans are coming off an upset at then-No. 7 Michigan, while the Golden Gophers return home after a second straight last-minute loss at Purdue. Coach Mark Dantonio has his team back in the title hunt in the Big Ten thanks to a defense that has allowed 14 or fewer points in four of its five contests while ranking second in the country in pass efficiency defense and fourth in total defense (258.6 yards per game). Offensively, sophomore quarterback Brian Lewerke has been outstanding, leading the team in passing (1,057 yards, nine touchdowns) and rushing (309, three) and ranking third in the conference in total offense (273.2 yards per game). Minnesota has been tied or in the lead in the last five minutes of its two conference losses, so coach P.J. Fleck isn’t panicking and will stay with Conor Rhoda (786 yards, five TDs) at quarterback. Injuries have hurt the Golden Gophers in recent weeks, and Fleck will have to replace four sidelined starters – three on defense – for this week’s game. Michigan State had a turnover margin of minus-6 through the first three games of the season but is plus-7 over its last two contests without a single turnover by the offense. Spartans are 18-6-2 ATS in their last 26 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Golden Gophers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 home games. Road team is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings. |
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10-14-17 | Utah +13 v. USC | Top | 27-28 | Win | 100 | 53 h 53 m | Show |
Utah + 13 Five of the six teams in the Pac-12 South Division have one loss and two will meet up Saturday when No. 13 USC hosts No. 23 Utah at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Stanford moved to No. 25 in the coaches' poll after handing the Utes their first loss of the season last weekend, while the Trojans bounced back from their only defeat two weeks ago against No. 9 Washington State by defeating Oregon State on Saturday. Troy Williams led Utah to nine wins last season, including a 31-27 victory against visiting USC, but the Los Angeles-area native lost the starting quarterback job this season to sophomore Tyler Huntley, who hasn't played since suffering a shoulder injury against Arizona on Sept. 22. Williams was back in the starting lineup last weekend against Stanford, but was intercepted twice late in the game to spoil the comeback, and coach Kyle Whittingham wasn't ready to commit to a starter against the Trojans earlier this week. USC has also been dinged by injuries, particularly at wide receiver and the offensive line, but starters are beginning to filter back and the Trojans still have their best two offensive weapons in quarterback Sam Darnold and running back Ronald Jones II. Darnold, who made his first career start against the Utes last season, has been steady but not as spectacular as many envisioned heading into this season. The Utes have a difference maker on defense in linebacker Sunia Tauteoli, who recorded 11 tackles in last week's loss to Stanford, including 3 1/2 for losses. He's not only big, fast and athletic, but the 26-year-old is more mature physically and mentally than most of his opponents. Utes are 14-3 ATS in their last 17 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Trojans are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. |
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10-14-17 | Purdue +17 v. Wisconsin | Top | 9-17 | Win | 100 | 48 h 21 m | Show |
Purdue + 17 Wisconsin might already have passed the most difficult test on its Big Ten West schedule, but bigger goals remain. The sixth-ranked Badgers will try to stay undefeated and stay on course for a spot in the Big Ten championship game when they host Purdue on Saturday. The Boilermakers are on the uptick under first-year head coach Jeff Brohm and own a defense strong enough to overcome four turnovers from the offense in a 31-17 win over Minnesota last week. Purdue is no stranger to top-level competition and will be playing its third top-20 opponent this season against the Badgers after home losses to Louisville and Michigan. Wisconsin's defense and running game are top-notch but my feeling is Purdue can and will keep this one close. Take the points. Boilermakers are 9-1-2 ATS in their last 12 road games vs. a team with a winning home record and are 12-3-2 ATS in their last 17 road games. |
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10-14-17 | Auburn -7 v. LSU | Top | 23-27 | Loss | -105 | 48 h 18 m | Show |
Auburn – 7 Auburn couldn't have asked for a better start to its conference schedule - but the real test begins this weekend, as the No. 11 Tigers kick off a three-game road trip with a visit to LSU. Auburn has racked up 144 points in three games to open SEC play, and will look for a similarly dominant offensive showing against an LSU team ranked inside the top 30 in points allowed per game. Auburn's latest triumph - a 44-23 rout of Ole Miss - saw the Tigers rack up 561 yards of total offense while breaking out to a 35-3 halftime lead and cruising from there. LSU’s Etling has thrown six touchdowns against just one interception in 2017, will need to be at his best against an Auburn pass defense limiting opponents to just 176.3 yards per game - 20th-fewest in Division I. Etling has exceeded 200 passing yards just once in six games this season. Auburn QB Jarrett Stidham leads the SEC in completion percentage (71.2) and yards per attempt (9.7). Auburn is 5-0-1 ATS in their last 6 games in October. LSU is 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games. |
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10-14-17 | Northwestern -3 v. Maryland | Top | 37-21 | Win | 100 | 48 h 12 m | Show |
Northwestern – 3 A pair of Big Ten teams looking to rebound from blowout losses meet Saturday afternoon when Northwestern visits Maryland. The Terrapins won their conference opener at Minnesota before suffering a 62-14 loss at Ohio State last week while amassing only 66 yards - their lowest total since 1960. Max Bortenschlager, who was bumped into the starting role after injuries to the team's top two quarterbacks, had a grand total of 16 yards and was sacked more times (five) than he had completions (three). Bortenschlager was forced from the game after a hard hit in the third quarter and remains day-to-day, according to head coach DJ Durkin, which could give a start to preseason fourth-stringer Caleb Henderson. The Wildcats had three turnovers and junior quarterback Clayton Thorson continued to struggle in last week's 31-7 home loss to Penn State. Saturday will mark the first meeting between Northwestern and Maryland, which joined the Big Ten in 2014. Head coach Pat Fitzgerald cites issues along the offensive line as the primary culprit for the Big Ten's 11th-ranked scoring offense (25.6 points) but it is improving. Wildcats are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 road games. Terrapins are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. |
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10-14-17 | Michigan -7 v. Indiana | Top | 27-20 | Push | 0 | 45 h 42 m | Show |
Michigan – 7 No. 16 Michigan looks to bounce back from its first loss of the season when it hits the road to face Indiana on Saturday. The Wolverines turned the ball over five times and were held to 300 total yards in the disappointing 14-10 defeat to 22nd-ranked Michigan State, and they hope to kickstart a moribund offense that's been hobbled by a porous offensive line that ranks 118th nationally in sacks allowed (3.2) and 115th in tackles for loss allowed (7.6) per game. Michigan has dominated the series with the Hoosiers for the past three decades, winning the last 21 meetings, including nine straight in Bloomington, and the Wolverines aim to get back on track in their quest for their first Big Ten title since 2004. Indiana bounced back from a 45-14 loss to third-ranked Penn State by blanking FCS outfit Charleston Southern 27-0, which was the Hoosiers' first shutout in 24 years. Michigan leads the nation in total defense (213 yards per game). Look for Indiana to have problem on offense all day. Wolverines are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games following a ATS loss. Hoosiers are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. |
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10-13-17 | Washington State -15 v. California | Top | 3-37 | Loss | -110 | 31 h 10 m | Show |
Washington State – 15 Off to its first 6-0 start since 2001, No. 9 Washington State looks to avoid a letdown Friday on the road against a California team that has lost three in a row. The Cougars are tied with Washington atop the Pac-12 North standings following back-to-back wins over USC and Oregon, while Cal is looking to regroup after being held to 93 yards of total offense in last Saturday’s 38-7 loss to the Huskies. Quarterback Luke Falk has thrown for 19 touchdowns with just two interceptions for Washington State, which played its first road game last Saturday and held Oregon almost 40 points under its season average in a 33-10 win over the Ducks. Known for their Air Raid offense, the Cougars have been just as impressive on defense, ranking sixth in the nation in passing defense (allowing 146.3 yards per game), tied for seventh in sacks (3.5 per game) and eighth in passing efficiency defense (99.97). The numbers don’t bode well for a Cal team that has been outscored by an average of 20.7 points in losses to USC, Oregon and Washington. Cal leads the all-time series 46-27-5, but Washington State posted a 56-21 victory in Pullman last season. Cougars are 14-3 ATS in their last 17 games following a ATS win. Golden Bears are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Cougars are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 meetings in California. |
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10-08-17 | Chiefs v. Texans +1 | Top | 42-34 | Loss | -110 | 33 h 50 m | Show |
Texans + 1 The NFL's lone unbeaten team at the quarter pole, the Kansas City Chiefs put their perfect record on the line when they visit the Houston Texans and rookie sensation Deshaun Watson on Sunday night. It will mark a short turnaround for Kansas City, which needed a last-second field goal to edge the Washington Redskins on Monday night. The Texans have been a different team since handing the keys to the offense to Watson, who accounted for five touchdowns in last week's 57-14 demolition of visiting Tennessee, but star defensive lineman J.J. Watt cautioned against getting carried away by the performance. Quarterback Alex Smith has played superbly for the Chiefs, who have scored at least 21 second-half points in three of their four victories, but is wary of the challenge presented by Houston. Watson, who guided Clemson to the national championship in January, threw for 283 yards and four touchdowns and rushed for another score to earn AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors. DeAndre Hopkins is Watson's favorite target with 31 receptions, but fellow wideout Will Fuller returned from injury to make a splashy debut against the Titans with a pair of touchdowns among his four catches. Running back Lamar Miller scored his first two touchdowns of the season last week, piling up 131 yards from scrimmage, while rookie D'Onta Foreman provides a solid complement. Texas ranks fifth overall in yards surrendered (291.5). Houston's 19-12-win last season ended a three-game losing streak in the series, including a playoff rout in January 2016. Chiefs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when playing on Sunday following a Monday night game. Texans are 19-6-2 ATS in their last 27 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
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10-08-17 | Packers +2.5 v. Cowboys | Top | 35-31 | Win | 100 | 29 h 47 m | Show |
Packers + 2.5 The Dallas Cowboys dominated Green Bay in mid-October a year ago, but the Packers avenged that loss with much higher stakes three months later in the playoffs. The Cowboys will be out to avenge that loss -- their second postseason defeat in three years to Green Bay -- when the clubs square off on Sunday afternoon in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys have a more recent memory to purge after blowing an 11-point lead in 35-30 home loss to the Los Angeles Rams last weekend to fall to 2-2 on the season. That's the only history that concerns Green Bay coach Mike McCarthy, who is dealing with key injuries at running back and wide receiver. Green Bay has had 10 days to recover following a 35-14 blowout win over Chicago, a game in which it lost running backs Ty Montgomery (broken ribs) and Jamaal Williams (knee) along with wideout Davante Adams (concussion) to injuries. Montgomery practiced with chest protection while Adams is in the league's concussion protocol, but Aaron Rodgers overcame their absences by throwing for four touchdowns as the Packers improved to 3-0 at home. Despite a quadriceps injury that knocked him out of a Week 2 loss at Atlanta, wideout Jordy Nelson has five touchdowns and 17 receptions in his three other games. Green Bay ranks fifth in the league against the pass at 188.5 yards per game. Running back Ezekiel Elliott led the NFL with 1,631 yards rushing in 2016, helping Dallas rank No. 2 in the league (149.8), but the ground game's output has dipped to 114.3 despite Elliott receiving at least 20 carries in three of the four games. Prescott has thrown eight touchdown passes, including three in last week's loss, but his three interceptions are one shy of his total from his stellar rookie campaign. Star wideout Dez Bryant is off to a slow start with a pair of two-catch games, although he had five receptions for a season-high 98 yards against the Rams. Dallas ranks 20th against the pass (231.8 yards). Packers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games on fieldturf. Cowboys are 1-7 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Packers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings. |
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