Friday Bowling

Ok 1-1 the other night. Not going into too much detail because I want to get this posted before game time. Will post writeups on the other two games if I get a chance.

Notre Dame +3
Georgia -7
SC -2.5

Posted Record: 82-89-5

Wednesday Bowling

Yellow Jackets didn't turn out quite as I expected, won't go into much detail as we are short on time before the games start. Tonight I like:

Illinois -1.5
Arizona +4

Posted Record: 81-88-5

Monday Football

Very fortunate to notch a win on Florida Int. last night. I'm rolling with G Tech +3 for the Bowl game, and most likely be back with something for the night game.

Yellow Jackets +3

Posted Record: 81-87-5

Sunday Bowl Game

All right Titans didn't do what I hoped they would. Hopefully the bowl pick pans out a little better.

Florida Int. Pick

Posted Record: 80-87-5

Sunday Football

Today looks like a tough day and for me that means tread lightly. I have only one NFL play so far, I may be back with one more before the 4pm games and I will probably be playing the NCAAF Bowl game tonight. However I am starting off with just one play.

Titans +4

Posted Record: 80-86-5

Christmas Eve Bowl Play

All right folks nice win last night cashing SD State and the under. As I stated, State was just getting sold short there. Clearly we haven't had a great year by any means but we appear to be getting the winning vibe back. Hopefully we can finish strong and make back some of the coin we have dumped off to the book earlier in the season. Tonight's game I like the over. Hawaii has scored on just about everybody this season and I don't think Tulsa is going to slow them down too successfully. However, Conference USA has had a decent showing so far in the bowls and I think they may have what it takes to stick around in this game. Too tough to pick a side in my opinion, but I'll roll with the over. Another reason I like over here is that Hawaii's offense is almost entirely predicated on the pass, and I think Moniz and the talented receiving core put up 40-45 points tonight. If Tulsa wants to stick around in this game I think they're going to have to score their share of points, and I expect them to do just that.

Hawaii/Tulsa Over 74.5

Posted Record: 79-86-5

Thursday Bowling

All right folks well the public seems to be in love with Navy and I just think San Diego State is getting sold way short here. Let's not forget this is the team that had TCU on the ropes and lost the game by just 5. With the line all the way down to 3, I'm rolling with the Aztecs. First things first this is basically a home game for SD State. Next, Navy is a one-trick pony (granted its a pretty good trick) but I think SD State has the D to slow down the triple option. They played Air Force earlier this year, and won that game, and in my opinion AF is better than Navy this year. They play AF every year and are familiar with the triple option threat, plus they have extra time to prepare. The Aztecs have a solid defense, a good coach, and also a more high-powered and balanced offense than Navy. Finally, the field is a mess and I expect the game to be slowed down a bit, plus with all that running by Navy I think we can expect to see the clock ticking quite a bit. Aztecs and under for me.

SD State -3
Under 58.5


Posted Record: 77-86-5

Update

Nice day yesterday going 4-0. Inching back towards 500. Let's try to finish the strong with the bowls and end of the NFL season.


Posted Record: 77-86-5

Sunday NFL

Not a bad day last Sunday going 3-1-1. Here's the card for today.

Buffalo +5 Division rivarly, Miami off a nice win over the Jets, but Buffalo has a good offense and I think they hang around.
AZ/Car Under 37.5 No QB's to speak of, two garbage teams, no run defenses, lots of running.
Tenn -1 Lost 20-0 in Houston, now Collins is back, bitter rivalry, Tenn responds.
Jets +4 No Troy today, everybody is off the Jets bandwagon, not me.


Posted Record: 73-86-5

Sunday Plays

2-3 Yesterday. Got six picks for today.

One NBA Play
76ers pick

NFL:
Washington +1
Atlanta -7
Chicago +3
Miami +5
Seattle/SF Over 41.5

Posted Record: 70-85-4

Saturday Hoops Action

All right 1-1 last night with New Hampshire unable to muster a lick of offense. Got some college hoops for my fellow action junkies, here goes:

Alabama +6
Marquette -1
Pitt -8
Texas A&M +1.5
Fresno -1.5


Posted Record: 68-82-4

Friday Picks

All right folks hopefully last night was the start of a new era so to speak. Went from losing all season to a 3-0-1 night that could have easily been 4-0 is that Xavier dude missed just one free throw. Either way we'll take it. Here's today's card:

Bulls +1.5
and for my fellow degenerates watching the D-1AA game...
New Hampshire +7


Posted Record: 67-81-4

3-3 Sunday, disappointing missing the Lions Under by .5. Tonight I have one NFL play and three college hoops. Here's the card:

Kent State +14.5
Temple +1.5
Butler +2
Titans +3

Best of luck.

Posted Record: 64-81-3

NFL Sunday

Disappointing going 1-2 yesterday. Kind of ironic that I called June Jones a good coach and I believe it was his decision not to kick the field goal at the end of the game that cost us the cover. That and an SMU player dropping a pick in the end zone to end the first half. Anyway on to today, here's the card:

Cleveland +6
San Fran +9
Tampa Bay +3
Detroit +5
Detroit/Chi Under 43.5
Dallas +5

Posted Record: 61-78-3

Saturday NCAAF

All right folks big up to Miami great MAC title win for the boys from Ohio. Nice to notch one in the W column for us too. Today the card is very short.

SMU +9 Tough squad with a great coach. UCF rolled everybody this year but I look for a spirited effort from the Mustangs today.

South Carolina +4.5 They had them on the ropes 20-6 last time out and blew it with four second half turnovers. Between Garcia Lattimore and Alshon Jeffrey I think SC has a more balanced offense than the one-trick pony that is Cam Newton (albeit a very talented on trick). Not to mention Auburn had to lay it all on the line against Bama last week to come back and save their season and its very hard to follow up a game like that with another great performance. If SC builds a first half lead I will hedge with Auburn second half because they have been a second half team all year.

Nebraska +4 Look I know Taylor Martinez is a little banged up but he has been all season and I have to imagine he has so much adrenaline today he won't feel the pain. Not to mention Helu is an excellent running back and Nebraska has a great defense, a recipe for keeping a close game. Last year everyone thought Texas was head and shoulders above Nebraska and the game came down to a last second FG. Not to mention Okie played a real tough hard fought game against Okie State last week and again hard to follow that up.

Best of luck everyone.

Posted Record: 60-76-3

Friday NCAAF

Well the record is a clear reflection of the type of year it's been and last night we had another tough loss with the Texans winning on the field in the third quarter and blowing the cover in the fourth.
Onto tonight I love Miami Ohio catching 17. I will be the first to say Northern Illinois is the class of the MAC this year no doubt. But Miami Ohio just handled a very good Temple team last week and they have lost some very tight contests to NIU in the past, triple revenge angle here. Let's not forget Miami was missing some key O Linemen and since getting them back, their running back has 325 yards. MAC Championship game wayyyy too many points for me.

Miami (Ohio) +17

Posted Record: 59-76-3

NFL Thursday

2-2 Sunday.

Houston Texans +8

Posted Record: 59-75-3

NFL Sunday

1-4 yesterday just cannot seem to pick my nose right now and I am definitely fade material. Here's my card for today:

Atlanta -2
Atlanta/GB Over 48.5
Minny -2
Pitt -.5/Tenn +11 Teaser

Best of luck everyone.

Posted Record: 57-73-3

Saturday NCAAF

1-3 Last time out and just can't seem to get off the snide. College football is winding down and we will try to make the most of today's card. Here's what I got for today.

Cincy +2.5: two pretty even teams, don't think UConn can score with them, Cincy needs this win to become bowl eligible. Important game for UConn too, but I think Cincy stacks the box to stop Toddman and I'll take my chances with letting Frazer beat us with his arm. UConn got blown out by Louisville who has a balanced offense and I think Collaros and Pead provide enough balance to win this one.

Penn State first half +.5: This is by no means a fade of Michigan State but they are coming off several tough games, and Penn State's level of play with McGloin at QB has elevated and now things have opened up for Royster and as a result PSU has been played much better. Only thing that scares me is that Mich State is a gritty team that loves to come from behind and I think its more likely that PSU wins the first half then the whole game.

Florida +2: Just think we're getting the better team here as a small dog and I won't hesitate to pull the trigger on it. Granted Florida consistently beats FSU and maybe this is State's year to win, but I don't think so. Florida has only gotten beat by very good teams and when they played the cream of the crop a la Oklahoma they got demolished. Don't think Florida is Oklahoma but I think they have a great chance of winning and covering this game. Florida got a great win against Georgia who has definitely validated themselves as a worthy opponent. Florida has the tenth ranked D in the country and I think they slow down Ponder. Gotta grab the Gators at this cheap price in my opinion.

Kansas State -14: K State has the opportunity to go a Bowl Game for the first time since 2006 and the Mean Green frankly stink. If a legitimate Big 12 team like K State can't take care of business against a bottom of the barrel Sun Belt team then I don't know what's going on with college football. The line seems a little short but I will roll with the team that I think is far superior and should be well-motivaed in this one.

Oklahoma +2.5: Ok State is a very solid football team, but Oklahoma is playing for a shot to play in the Big 12 Championship game and I have to roll with them catching a couple points in this game. Think their passing attack is too much for Okie State here with Broyles and Landry Jones and DeMarco Murray really provides some nice balance for this offense. Sooners for me.

Posted Record: 56-69-3

Sunday NFL

All right nice to get a winning day in the books yesterday going 3-1.

Balt/Car Under 37
Detroit +6
San Fran -3.5
New England -4

Posted Record: 55-66-3

Saturday Night NCAAF

All right folks been a hectic day and I apologize for not posting earlier. Hopefully we can grab some winner tonight here's the card for the rest of the day.

Rutgers +11
SD State +2.5
Tennessee -8
Oklahoma -7

Posted Record: 52-65-3

Friday NCAAF

All right another dud last night. Needless to say its been a discouraging season but I am not going anywhere. Tonight I like Fresno, as I think this line is inflated. Vegas can pretty much pick any random number in the 30 to 40 range and they're still going to get a lot of Boise action. I'm not here to tell you I don't think Boise is a solid football team, but I think Fresno is a pretty legitimate contender, and they also run the ball well and I feel pretty good about them getting over four touchdowns in this game.

Fresno +29.5

Posted Record: 52-64-3

Thursday

Sorry folks little error on the record should have read 52-62 last time out. Again hasn't been a great season. Changing up the strategy a little bit for the rest of the year and we'll see how it goes. No excuses but I have had a ton of things on my plate and in all honesty have not been able to devote as much time as I'd like.

Tonight's game reminds me a lot of last week's Thursday game. The team that everyone thinks is better is a one point dog, but I'll take the home team on a short week of rest. Also for those who doubt Tyler Thigpen, many think he is the best third-stringer in the game, and I know that might sound a little funny, but this is the NFL, these guys are professional athletes. Nothing makes me happier than seeing the pompous asshole that is Jay Cutler demoralized, and I think that's what we see tonight.

Miami -1

Posted Record: 52-63-3

Wednesday NCAAF

Disappointing Sunday going 1-3 with the Tampa Bay keeping it close with a hell of a special teams performance by Jacoby Ford and KC just dumping the game in Oakland's lap late in the game. This guy Todd Haley obviously has the Chiefs playing decently but as they say on ESPN, come on, man! Tonight I'm on the Bowling Green Falcons. They seem to be getting on the right track have played a very close game with Temple recently and I think they are better than their record indicates, while Miami Ohio has a putrid offense so I will grab the points here.

Bowling Green +2.5

Posted Record: 52-32-3

Sunday NFL

Just got absolutely crushed yesterday. Hoping for a better day today.

Panthers +6.5
Browns +3.5
Falcons -9
Chiefs -1

Posted Record: 51-59-3

Saturday NCAAF

All right 1-1 last night with Houston not quite able to pull off the cover. Big card today, lots of games I like and I have narrowed down the card to these eight. Best of luck.

Army +6.5
Clemson -3.5
Ok. State -8.5
Hawaii +21
La Tech -1
Utah +5
South Car -4.5
Texas A&M +3

Posted Record: 49-53-3

Two for Friday

All right folks nice win on Arky State last time out. Tonight I smell a rat here as Central Florida has been a covering machine all year and they have become a public sweetheart after playing a couple games where they had the opportunity to showcase their talents on national TV. Houston is no slouch either, though, and although they lost their first two quarterbacks, they clearly recruit well at QB because their 3rd stringer had five TD's last game and I think UCF's defense might be running all over the field tonight. You can bet Houston will be pushing the pace all night.

Houston +2.5
Over 63

Posted Record: 48-52-3

Tuesday NCAAF

Not what we wanted last night going 0-2, would've like to grab one win there, but we didn't. Tonight I'm on Arkansas State, as I think they are a significantly better team. Unless Dasher beats us single-handedly, I think we can pull out a win here.

Arkansas State +2

Posted Record: 47-52-3

Monday NFL

All right folks that was more like it going 5-2. Have to say it hasn't been a tremendous season but we'll keep working and hopefully end up with a small profit by season's end. Not what we hoped for but you can't be upset with a small victory in this business. Monday night I am going with:

Houston +5.5
Over 51

Posted Record: 47-50-3

Sunday NFL

All right folks 3-3 day yesterday missing Kentucky by a point. Pretty big card for today. I expect a good effort from these teams:

49ers -2.5
Lions -2.5
Panthers +2.5
Bills +7.5
Chargers -3.5
Arizona -3
Saints -1


Posted Record: 42-48-3

Saturday NCAAF

All right folks nice win on La Tech. Hate to even say this because I didn't get either posted but had NC State and UConn. Won't them towards the posted record obviously because they were not posted. Like today's card a lot, hope we can have a positive day.

Kansas State +4.5
Kentucky +6
Florida +2
Nebraska -7.5
Air Force +7
USC +6.5


Posted Record: 39-45-3

Tuesday NCAAF

All right folks, not our best Sunday going 2-3, with the Chargers absolutely handing the game away on a sterling silver platter. I stand by the pick, as the Chargers completely outgained and outplayed the Pats with the exception of plain old dumb mental mistakes, including leaving the ball on the ground for the other team to scoop up when the play is not over, on multiple occasions. On to today, I like this play a fair amount. Conference game, last year it was decided by ten points. Boise is improved and LA Tech arguably got worse, but I'm on:

Louisiana Tech +37.5


Posted Record: 38-45-3

NFL Sunday

Really tough day yesterday. Couple teams that I expected to hand around just got beat up. Let's try to get a few wins back today.

Cincy +3.5
Philly/Tenn Under 42
Browns +13
Carolina +2
Chargers -2.5


Posted Record: 38-45-3

Saturday NCAAF

All right folks a nice day last Saturday and a bunch of days off. Four games below .500 right now and we're going to do our best to finish strong and get back in the black. Big card for Saturday, let's hope it goes well:

Iowa -6
Iowa State +20.5
Arizona State +3
LSU +6
Tennessee +17
Missouri +3
Air Force +18.5

Posted Record: 36-40-3

Saturday NCAAF

All right 1-1 last night, only 17 points in the second half but we got off to such a fast start that we missed the under. Today's card for the rest of the day is:

Army +7
Idaho -1.5
Wisconsin +4
SDSU +1.5

Posted Record: 33-39-3

Friday NCAAF

All right folks Cincy and Under to me. Cincy too much firepower tonight I believe, though they get a spirited effort from the Ville.

Cincy -3
Under 57

Posted Record: 32-38-3

Wednesday Night Football

Rolling with the Thundering Herd tonight. Is Central Florida going to just keep mopping teams up, I think not. Marshall has played some tough teams and they play much better at home. Marshall lost a tough game last year against UCF that started their collapse, and I'm sure they have not forgotten that.

Marshall +6.5


Posted Record: 32-37-3

Monday NFL

Well yesterday was a humbling day and that's all I have to say about it. Hope it doesn't happen again this season. Going to take a few days off, but I will be back.


Posted Record: 32-37-3

Sunday NFL

All right folks still trying to eclipse the .500 mark, going 3-3 between Friday and Saturday. Here's the card for Sunday, let's hope we can follow up last Sunday's performance...

Buffalo -2
St. Louis +3
KC +7
Carolina -3
San Fran -3


Posted Record: 32-32-3

Saturday NCAAF

All right folks won't be around tomorrow morning so here is the card...off to a pretty in start in the two games so far, we'll see if ULL can keep it together:

Michigan -4.5
Pitt/Notre Dame Under 50
Tulane pick
Louisiana Tech -1

Will update the record later. Best of luck.

Friday NCAAF

Ok lost another one last night and sit right at five hundred as of now. Good time to get it going in the right direction. Hopefully we can get that started with these two tonight:

Uconn/Rutgers Over 44
UL Lafayette +24

Posted Record: 29-29-3

Thursday

Real tough one last night losing by 1/2 a point. Look to bounce back Thursday night with Kansas State +11, as Nebraska has not faced a real test yet and their offense struggled last week against South Dakota State so let's see how they do against K State tonight. Huge conference game for both teams, should go down to the wire.

Kansas State +11

Posted Record: 29-28-3

Wednesday NCAAF

All right folks tough loss on the Dolphins. Tonight I'll be on the Under in this Conference USA showdown. UCF one of the top defenses in the country, I look for this game to be low-scoring.

UAB/UCF Under 48.5


Posted Record: 29-27-3

Nice day yesterday going 4-1 and getting hosed on our one loss with a last-second touchdown pass for us to lose...but we'll take a good day like that any day. Monday night I'll be on the Dolphins, I think we see two suspect defenses tonight but Miami's is better than NE in my opinion.

Dolphins Pick


Posted Record: 29-26-3

Sunday NFL

All right folks tough day yesterday going 2-4. Couple tough losses, a couple just plain bad bets. Today we will be on:


Broncos +6.5 Like Orton and the boys to continue their success through the air today and slow down the Titans run game.
Pitt -2.5 What an impressive job by the Steelers so far, Balty not so much.
San Fran +6.5 Atlanta off a huge win against the Saints and the Niners really need a win, and have a talented team.
Wash +5.5 Donovan against his old team divisional game expect it to be close.
Giants -3.5 They gotta right the ship this week.

Posted Record: 25-25-3

Saturday NCAAF

All right folks, picked up a nice win last night. Here's the card for today:

Virginia +7
Kentucky +3
Florida Int. +17
Indiana +10
Iowa/PSU Under 40.5
Florida +8.5

Best of luck to everyone, let's make it another day in the black.

Posted Record: 23-21-3

Update

Absolutely pathetic meltdown by the Aggies last night. Won the first quarter, tied the second, won the fourth, and lose the third 21-0??? What? Still came out of there with a push but if A&M wasn't the right side last night then I don't know what was. As posted before I am on Utah State +4.5 tonight and hopefully won't get completely screwed as we did tonight. Best of luck everyone.


Posted Record: 22-21-3

Thursday/Friday Action

All right folks nice win with the Bears to get above the .500 mark. Thursday we will be on the Texas A&M Aggies +3 and Friday Utah State +4.5 I'd suggest locking these in now as I think the lines will only get smaller. Will be back for the weekend

Thursday- Texas A&M +3
Friday- Utah State +4.5


Posted Record: 22-21-2

MNF

Alright for tonight we will be rolling with Chicago. As much as I hate to say it, Jay Cutler is looking much better under the direction of Mike Martz (he's still an asshole, and his arm is still not as good as John Elway's, yes he said that) and he is showing some maturity and ability to win games. Bears D looks pretty solid and the loss of Ryan Grant won't help the Packers. In this big division rivalry I'll take my chances on the home dog that's showing some promise this season.


Posted Record: 21-21-2

Update

All right folks, 4-2 day, our two losers gave really lame efforts but we'll always take a positive day. Sitting at five hundred right now. Will be back tomorrow.

Posted Record: 21-21-2

NFL Sunday

Adding

Rams +5
Jags +3
Indy/Denver Under 47

Sunday NFL

All right folks not a good day for us, Bama showed their potential late and the comeback was a testament to their character as a team but unfortunately could not cover the number for us. Three NFL plays today...we will get it moving in the right direction soon.

Falcons +3
Cowboys +3
Panthers +3


Posted Record: 17-19-2

Saturday NCAAF

All right folks picked up a nice win on the under Thursday night. Saturday's card is honestly not very appealing to me so I'm going to keep it simple and hope for the best.

Temple +14
Alabama -7
Georgia Pick

Posted Record: 16-17-2

Thursday NCAAF

All right folks this Thursday night game presents a rather interesting and somewhat unpredictable scenario. As you may know, Randy Shannon first played for Wanstedt at Miami, then coached under him before he became a head coach. Needless to say, Wanstedt knows Shannon, and Shannon knows Wanstedt. I think this benefits each team more defensively. Also, Pittsburgh has a freshman QB and teams have just been stacking the box to stop Lewis and I think we can expect to see that again tonight. Shannon ripped Miami after last weeks turnover-ridden loss to Ohio State. I would be surprised to see anything but a Miami win tonight, but I think the safer play is the Under. BOL everyone.

Pitt/Miami Under 49


Posted Record: 15-17-2

Update

All right folks nice win last night on the Niners. Would have loved to see them pull off the upset but the cover is more than sufficient for me. Off to a bit of a slow start, but we will get this moving in the right direction. Be back later in the week.


Posted Record: 15-17-2

Monday NFL

Just a horrendous day from start to finish yesterday. No excuses just have to move forward. Started a little slow last season and finished just fine. We know the public absolutely mopped up on the Colts last night, and I think Vegas gets it back tonight with a San Fran cover. Think we see San Fran generate some defensive turnovers and use the ground game enough to cover the number.

Forty Niners +5

Posted Record: 14-17-2

Sunday NFL

All right 5-4 day yesterday with some really good picks and some not so hot. Four plays for today...


Chi/Dal Under 40.5
Arizona +7
Redskins +3
Giants +5


Posted Record: 14-14-1

Saturday NCAAF

All right folks nice win last night on Nevada as their offensive prowess was too much for Cal as expected. Moving on to today's card I have a handful of games I like. Unusually big card for me but I'm rolling with it...

Iowa State +4
Temple +6
Vandy +12
Colorado -12.5
Minnesota +11
Washington +3
Miss State +7.5
Texas Tech +3
Arizona -1.5

Posted Record: 9-10-1

Friday NCAAF

Nice relatively easy win last night on NC State. On to tonight I will be rolling with Nevada against Cal. I don't think people quite realize that Nevada is a very respectable, seasoned team with a high-powered offense led by Colin Kaepernick. Nice chance for the Wolfpack to gain some credibility here, and I think they get it done tonight. Don't quite understand all the love for Southern Miss so I'll be laying off that game, though Kansas did knock off G Tech last week as two touchdown dogs and this may be a letdown spot for them.


Nevada +2.5


Posted Record: 8-10-1

Thursday NCAAF

Tough loss Monday night with the Jets losing with an incredible defensive performance and lackluster offensive effort. Jets just can not win it all with Sanchez at QB this year he can talk about how 15-1 would be fine all he wants it's just not happening despite the quality of their D...On to tonight rolling with N.C. State who opened up as a 1 point home pup and the line quickly jumped across zero to -2.5. N.C. State not a fantastic football team but I think they do enough at home on ESPN Thursday Night game to win and cover. The public perception of Cincy is way off in this one as their coach Brian Kelly is now at Notre Dame, Tony Pike is gone (though Collaros is solid as I have stated before), and Mardy Gilyard is also gone. I think we see a hard fought, sloppy game tonight with N.C. State emerging the victor. Best of Luck.

NC State -2.5

Posted Record: 7-10-1

MNF

All right folks going to tread lightly early in the season especially the NFL season. Like the college card this weekend but for now let's try to win some coin on MNF. I'll be taking the New York Jets tonight. Everybody and their brother is on the Ravens here and the line has been bet all the way down from 3 to a pick, but I think as long as Sanchez does not ruin in with picks, the Jets have a great defense, a solid run game and a coach that knows the Baltimore system.

Jets Pick

7-9-1

Saturday NCAAF

All right folks slow start to the season. I like today's card quite a bit so let's hope we can get into the positive. Rolling with:

South Florida +16 Florida is still a very talented team but we saw them have a lot of trouble even getting a clean snap last week I'm sure they will have improved upon yet but I think people are mistakenly expecting Tebow's Florida to take the field, and this is not Tebow's Florida.

Airforce -2 BYU coming off a nice win against Washington in Week One, good spot for them to let down against a tough Airforce team.

Alabama -12 Penn State is a good football team but the problem is they like to play the same style of football as Bama and simply put, you can't beat Bama at their own game. PSU has a nice running back in Royster but a freshman at QB and you really just don't run on Bama. Add to that the fact that Bama has McElroy back and while Ingram is out I am fully confident in Richardson and Lacy can hold his own too. Bama way too deep too physical for PSU to hang for four quarters.

Alabama/PSU Under 44 Don't see much scoring out of PSU with a freshman QB and Bama's excellent run defense. I'm sure they will try to shorten the game and play ball control to keep it close but I can't see them scoring more than 14 honestly.

Vandy +10 Great win for LSU in Week One, another let down spot. Vandy is far from the class of the SEC but they have a decent program and with LSU's sometimes stagnant offense, I like the Commodores to keep a game here.

Tennessee +11 Yes Oregon hung 72 or whatever it was on whatever high school program they played last week but the Vols are a tough SEC team and the game is in Knoxville. Tennessee with some important losses (Berry, Williams) but I think a program like Tennessee can fill the gaps enough to keep a competitive game with Oregon.

Best of luck everyone.


Posted Record: 4-6-1

Thurs NCAAF

Sorry this is at the last second folks but I'm on the Mississippi State Bulldogs +1.5 tonight.

Posted Record: 4-5-1

Monday NCAAF

All right folks lackluster start at best. We will get this going in the right direction very soon. Tonight is a great time to start as I think Virginia Tech is a great bet against the WACkest #5 seed in the history of college football.

Virginia Tech Pick


Posted Record: 4-5-1

NCAAF Saturday

All right folks dropped our baseball game last night, got a bunch of runs up early and then stalled out. Kawakami was sufficiently bad, but Miller showed some promise and the braves bats were silent. On to today, got a nice card for the College games:

Florida -38 Probably 2nd best team in the country vs. MAC opponent
Texas -31 Should be a thrashing, Gilbert is green but can't see Rice scoring much.
Conn/Michigan Under 53 Tempted to take UConn here, but 53 in a UConn game is high.
Kansas State -2 K-State has a nice program, UCLA nice D but not much offense.
LSU -8 Tons of UNC suspensions, not so long ago that LSU was national champ.
Fresno -2 Everybody loves Cincy, but they lost their coach Brian Kelly, their stud QB in Pike (Collaros is a decent replacement, tho) and Mardy Gilyard who will be catching passes on Sundays. Fresno's not bad and Cincy loses to much.


Posted Record: 1-2-1

Friday 9/3/2010

All right folks 1-1-1 yesterday. Stupid to take a mid-level conference against the class of college football, that is, the SEC. Otherwise nice win on the Cyclones and a near victory with Pitt, but they played sloppy so we'll take a push. Nothing in college foots tonight but will definitely be back tomorrow with plays, and for my fellow action junkies...

Atlanta Braves/Florida Marlins Over 9.5
Two terrible pitchers, neither of whom should or would be starting if not for injuries.


Posted Record: 1-1-1

Thursday NCAAF Picks

All right folks, words can not describe how excited I am at the return of College football. Before I get into the picks, just a quick word of advice on money management. I suggest to anyone who plans to bet the picks for the season that they establish a bankroll and bet 5% of the original bankroll per game. Now on to the picks...

Southern Miss +14
Iowa State -4 (Posted this at 5 originally but it is readily available at 4)
Pitt +3

Let's get off to a good start. Best of luck fellow degenerates.

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2010-2011 Football Season

OK folks we are just about ready to get the blog up and running again with football season getting under way. I just wanted to give everyone a heads up that the picks will be coming very shortly. I hope to make this season at least as profitable as the last and hope you folks can make some nice coin with the picks. Best of luck to all, and I will see you back here soon.

Update

Tough loss on Notre Dame. The football season has been pretty decent but we are winding down now with only a few games left. I'll be back with at least one play for Sunday and of course back for the Superbowl. I've only bet three of 'em in my life; Steelers over the Seahawks, G-Men over the Pats, and Cards over the Steelers (+6.5). All winners so far, let's keep the streak alive.


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Monday Action

Nice hit on the Jets game and nice win for the Jets. I'll be on Notre Dame +3.5 tonight. Best of luck everyone.


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Sunday Football

Not a good day yesterday going 1-2. I'm on the Under 42.5 in the Jets Chargers game. I think the Jets will rely on the run game heavily as usual and I don't see them scoring much on the Chargers defense so they will have to manage the game and rely on their defense as they generally do.

Jets/Chargers Under 42.5


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Saturday Football

Today I'll be on:

Arizona +7- Gotta go with Warner here, as the Saints did not exactly close out the season strongly, and he three weapons in Fitzy, Doucet, and Breaston. Also, the addition of Beanie Wells has really been big for this team giving them more balance on offense. I think they learn from last week's defensive mistakes and shore up the D today.

Baltimore +6.5- I think the Baltimore running game and defense will be enough to keep this one close.

Baltimore/Indy Under 44- Their meeting during the season was 17-15 and I expect a very similar result in this one.



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Update

1-1 Sunday with a tough loss on Green Bay. I will be back for the weekend with picks but tonight I will be on Clemson -4.5 in College Hoops.



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Sunday Football

Nice day yesterday going 2-1, losing the Under on the Jets game by a pretty narrow margin. It was a pretty defensive game, but just a few too many big plays and touchdowns rather than field goals. But it was a low total, I took a shot at it and I don't regret the play. On to today I feel good about the picks. Probably like Green Bay a little more but playing them the same.


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Saturday Football

OK folks, here's what I'm rolling with for the weekend. Playoffs are tough but let's see what we can do.

Jets +3 I know the Bengals get some players back this week and this game is in Cincy but the New York Jets dominated both lines of scrimmage last week and I think they do the same today. Granted this is Sanchez's first playoff game but the Jets game plan will be heavily favoring the run. Also, I think the Jets defense is for real, and the Bengals have really struggled to put up points. I don't think the Jets will have anywhere near as easy a time today, as Cincy will probably be expecting run a lot and loading the box but I think I have to roll with the better team and that is the J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS.

Jets/Bengals Under 34.5 Like I said it won't be as easy for the Jets to score this week, and Bengals O/Jets D matchup definitely favors the Jets in my opinion.

Dallas -3.5 Very tough to win two divisional games in one year, and Dallas won the last one, a very meaningful game too, very convincingly. This game is in Dallas again so I don't think we should expect things to change too much. If you stick to the running and defense motto for the playoffs I think you have to roll with the Boys in this one.

Tomorrow's Games:

Baltimore +3.5 Again going with running and defense. Granted Flacco vs. Brady is not a great matchup for us but Ray Rice has really been impressive this season and I'll take Ray Lewis and Ed Reed on my team in the playoffs any time. Patriots might win it but probably not by more than a field goal.

Green Bay -1 This line has come all the way across 0 from +3 to -1. Green Bay has an excellent defense and Aaron Rodgers I believe has proven he is a more than capable QB. Arizona played a very weak schedule and I think Green Bay is coming together as a team much better than the Arizona Cardinals. Kurt Warner is a wily veteran and I hate to bet against him but I think the Packers defense gets it done in this one.



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IMPORTANT

Folks, a certain individual who has not a drop of honest blood nor a bone of integrity in his body has attempted to hijack my business. He is currently selling my picks at johnsbets.com....DO NOT BUY THESE PICKS.

I am not the owner of that domain or website. Consequently, all future business will be transacted at johnbets.com (NOTE THERE IS NO "S" IN JOHN) But for now we're still giving everything free right here.

Also, do not use the sportsbook link I previously posted (I have deleted all of them) as that same individual stands to gain from your business.

This individual has also operated that website under my name for a period of time and I am pursuing legal recourse in this regard. This guy is a scam artist trying to charge $2600 for a year, I can assure you you are at the wrong place if that is the price you see.

Monday Football

OK, turning it around a little cashing the ticket on Ohio State and the Under. I actually had a great day in NFL yesterday going 5-1, but did not post as I thought it was wiser to tread lightly being the last week of NFL. And of course, because I did not post the picks, they will not count towards my record. Wish you folks could have profitted with me but late season NFL can be very tough to predict.

Tonight I will be rolling with the TCU/Boise Under 53. There is very little doubt in my mind that TCU is the better team in this one, but I think with TCU's defense as stout as it is the Under is the play. Boise has had a great season but at this point it should be clear that the Mountain West is no joke. If Boise wants to have any chance in this one, they need to bring their best D to the table.

Boise/TCU Under 53.


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Update

Tough losses on Auburn and LSU but hit the LSU under. Ohio State looking good so hopefully we can take home a couple W's on this game.


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Update

Ok LSU not looking good but the under looks solid with no offense from the Tigers. We'll see how it pans out. For the 5:00 game I'll be on Ohio State +4.5 and the Under 51.

Friday Football

I'm on Auburn -8.5 but did not get it posted in time. This afternoon I like LSU pick and the Under 43.5. Will be back later.


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