Take Florida State.

This is my EARLY GAME WINNER.

Game 605.

10:00 am pst.

Ninth-ranked, Florida State has won eight in a row while Miami has dropped three of the last four, both SU and ATS. The three losses were by an average of 22.0 PPG. One of the teams was Louisville (74-58), a team that FSU dispatched of quite easily two weeks ago, 78-65, as a 6.5-pt underdog. The defensively deficient Hurricanes are going to get steamrolled here. They are 1-9 ATS the L10 as a home underdog. Take the Seminoles. Thank you.

Take Butler.

This is my TV GAME WINNER.

Game 625.

10:00 am pst.

15-2 Butler, let a 10-pt halftime lead go in Wednesday's, 78-71 stinging loss to Seton Hall. Expect the Bulldogs to bounce back strong here against a Blue Demons team  that they have beat 10 straight and have covered the last four (7-3 ATS overall L10). Defensively (fourth) and on the boards, Butler dominates here. They are 6-1 ATS the L7 on the road. DePaul is 1-4 ATS the L5 vs. teams with a SU winning record. Take the Bulldogs. Thank you.

Take Michigan State.

This is my BEST BET PLAY.

Game 862.

4:00 pm pst.

After an 8-game SU win streak, Michigan State suffered, as Tom Izzo put it, "The worst beating ever since he's at East Lansing", in a 72-41 shellacking at the hands of Purdue. The Spartans return home to face a Badgers squad that they have beaten the L7 meetings. MSU, which has too much offensive prowess for Wisconsin, is 5-0 ATS the L5 at home, 9-4 ATS the L13 following an ATS loss, and 5-1 ATS the L6 overall. Take the Spartans. Thank you.

Take Orlando.

This is my TBT.
Game 527.

7:35 pm pst.

LA is all about the offense. But this doesn't bode well as Orlando owns the NBA's top defense, especially without Paul George. The Clippers tend to get over valued. this is why they are just 1-4 ATS the last five games. The Magic are red-hot, covering the last five overall and the last four on the road. Take Orlando. Thank you.

Take Denver.

This is my ANNIHILATOR.

Game 529.

7:35 pm pst.

Golden State hasn't won a game since around Christmas, dropping nine in a row SU and going 3-6 ATS. they face one of the toughest defenses in the league here against a Denver squad that is looking for a little payback, having lost and failed to cover the last three meetings, all last season. The Nuggets are 5-2-1 ATS the last eight at the Warriors and 4-1 ATS the last five overall. The Warriors are 2-5 ATS the last seven on one days rest and 2-5 ATS the last seven overall. Take Denver. Thank you.

Take FAU.

This is my CRUSHER.

Game 614.

4:00 pm pst.

MT State is on an eight-game SU slide in which they are just 3-5 ATD, while FAU is riding a 7-1 ATS run and a 7-2 SU mark. The Blue Raiders are 1-5 ATS the last six on the road and 3-10 ATS the last 13 overall. Take the Owls. Thank you.

Take OKC.

This is my BB.

Game 510.

5:05 pm pst.

Oklahoma City is starting to strode, winning 12 of the last 15 SU and going 11-2 ATS the last 13. They have won and covered the last two in this series and five of the last six meetings, including the only matchup this season. Toronto, which is just 4-6 SU the last 10 and 3-6 ATS the last nine just can't get in sync. The Thunder are 14-3 ATS the L17 on one days rest, 5-1 ATS the L6 vs. teams with a winning percentage of over .600, and 21-8 ATS the L29 overall. Take Oklahoma City. Thank you.

Take Boston.

This is my CTB.

Game 504.

4:05 pm pst.

Boston, which sits atop the Atlantic at 27-11, has dominated the lowly, Detroit team (14-27), winning six of the last seven SU (5-2 ATS), including a 21-point win and cover in the December meeting. We all know the Celtics are loaded offensively, but their defense ranks second, yielding just 104.3 PPG. The Pistons are the NBA's worst rebounders on the offensive boards and will have no second chance shots here. Detroit is 5-13-1 ATS the L19 on the road and 1-10 ATS the L11 on one days rest. Take Boston. Thank you.

Take FSU.

This is my SHOCKER.

Game 792.

4:00 pm pst.

Virginia, coming off back-to-back losses, is a far cry from the team that won the Big Dance a season ago. yes, they have a strong defense, but are losing to lesser teams due to an offense that can not score (55.7 PPG). They have crushed bettors, covering just two of the last 13 outings, At 14-2, FSU, which is riding a seven-game SU hot streak, has too much on both sides of the court here. Take the Seminoles. Thank you.

Take BC.

This is my CONSENSUS play.

Game 785.

3:30 pm pst.

Both teams bested Virginia and their tough defense over the last week or so. Prior to that, Syracuse covered just one time in their last 10 games. This is way too many points because these two teams match up well. Look for a big let down for the Orange following their victory over the Cavaliers. Syracuse is 0-7 ATS the L7 as a favorite and 0-8 ATS the L8 at home. Take Boston College. Thank you.

Take Clemson.

Game 283.

5:00 pm pst.

 Whether you are a novice sports bettor or a seasoned veteran, it is vital to know why a game has been given the number it has. The line on the College Football Playoff Title Game is at 5.5 as of post. LSU has a record of 14-0 playing in the SEC, arguably the toughest conference in college football. Personally, I feel the line should be closer to 6.5 or even 7.0, given that the game is being played in New Orleans, Louisiana. If the location would have been in Dallas, Texas, the line would have been a 3.0. The odds makers know the general public, which are favorite bettors to begin with, are thinking the same thing and will bet this number up. I feel for betting purposes the line is exactly where it should be. I think many out there might be overlooking just how good of a coach and a team, Dabo Swinney and Clemson is. In his 12 years as the head coach of the Tigers, Swinney has compiled a record of 130-30 and two National Championships. The team is 29-0 the last two seasons. Let's not forget their two Nationals Titles have come over Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide. As game time approaches, there will be Clemson money coming in. Some by fans and some by the "sharps." Now it's time to touch on the elephant in the room. As a handicapper, I must always look at a team's record, recent performances, and strength of schedule. Yes, LSU faces a tougher slate of opponents. But, we must not overlook the amount of close games they played this season. Texas, Florida (closer than the score), Auburn, and Alabama were all very tight games. At times, their offense needed to score to win, as their defense got beat. In the high-flying ACC, none of Clemson's foes could put up points on their fast and ferocious, defense. So I am not putting too much stock in the disparity between these two teams schedules. Isaiah Simmons is going to be the one you read about the day after the game. The Butkus Award winner is not only an incredible linebacker, but he drops back and acts as a safety. He is a threat to the LSU both behind the line of scrimmage and in front. Quarterback, Joe Burrow has yet to face a player of his ability. Trust me when I say, Burrow will have nightmares about him for years to come. Burrow deservedly won the Heisman. He is an amazing athlete that we have watched mature way beyond his years. He can run and he can throw. More importantly, he thinks well on his feet and reads and reacts to defenses as quick as any quarterback in the nation. All this and yet, many say that Trevor Lawrence, if was eligible this year to enter the draft (not eligible until 2021), would go before Burrow. To be honest, it's would be a good argument. Lawrence has never lost a game he has started at the collegiate level. I like Burrow and think he has a bright future in the NFL. However, Lawrence will have a better game because he faces a defense that leaks at times. He has already faced and conquered solid SEC defenses in the Title game. Because of this, he has confidence entering this Title game. Lawrence can and will exploit the leaks and shine here. I believe this game will be tighter than most think and will come down to the team that makes fewer mistakes. The team that wins this game will be because their defense was able to stop the others quarterback. Burrow and the LSU "O" has not faced a "D" like that of Clemson. Take Clemson. Thank you.    

Take Seattle.

This is my LI play.

Game 307.

3:40 pm pst.

The Seahawks play more close games than any other team in football. I am not looking to take away any respect from Aaron Rodgers and a Packers team that won their last five outings. But, Russell Wilson, who is having a career year, has the ability to escape the pocket and make big plays here. The fourth ranked rushing attack of Seattle will shred the Green Bay 23rd ranked rush defense. One more item, Seattle is 8-1 SU as a visitor this season. The Seahawks are 8-1 ATS the L9 as a road underdog and 11-3-1 ATS the L15 overall on the road. Take Seattle. Thank you.

Take Houston.

This is my OM play.

Game 305.

12:05 pm pst.

I don't normally judge a matchup by a previous meeting, but these two AFC rivals met mid-October when Houston won, 31-24. It's not the win I am judging this release by, it's the difference in the point spread. In the earlier matchup, Kansas City was a 3.5-point favorite. Now, they are laying nearly a TD more. Since then, defensive end, J.J. Watt has returned and seems to be back at 100 percent. He will be headache for Chiefs quarterback, Patrick Mahomes. Hyde, Watson, and Johnson JR. are a devastating threat on the ground and face the lax, 26th ranked run defense here. The road team is 6-1 ATS the L7 meetings in this series. The Texans are 5-2-1 ATS the L8 on the road. The Chiefs are 2-8 ATS the L10 playoff games.Take Houston. Thank you.

This should be an all-out fight, however, at 12 years younger and more power, look for, Munguia to stay undefeated. MUNGUIA

Take Tennessee.

This is my TD play.

Game 303.

5:15 pm pst.

On paper, Baltimore is a better team. However, being a better team and covering nearly double digits in the postseason are two entirely different things. Running back, Derrick Henry (1,746 total yards, 18 total TD's) led the NFL in rushing while quarterback, Ryan Tannehill led the league with a 117.5 passer rating. The duo will score points on the third ranked defense of the Ravens. There is another "X" factor that benefits the Titans. Defensive coordinator, Dean Pees spent several years on the Baltimore staff and knows head coach, John Harbaugh and the team well. Tennessee is 6-1-1 ATS the L8 vs. the AFC, 4-0 ATS the L4 on the road, and 6-2 ATS the L8 overall. Take Tennessee. Thank you.

Take W-GB.

This is my CRUSHER.

Game 752.

4:00 pm pst.

The Green bay offense is exploding for over 82.0 PPG. They enter this matchup covering five of the last six with outright wins over NIU and NKU. Milwaukee is point spread poison, covering just once in their last 11 contests. Take the Phoenix. Thank you.

Take BC.

This is my DOW.

Game 739.

3:00 pm pst.

How Georgia Tech is a road favorite here against a solid. Boston College team  at home astounds me. The Yellow Jackets are 4-9 ATS the last 13 in this role. The home team is 5-0 ATS the L5 meetings. Take the Eagles. Thank you.

Take Minnesota.

This is my TEN STAR.

Game 301.

1:25 pm pst.

While San Francisco is a solid team, there is a huge disparity ATS when they are playing on the road, compared to playing at home this season. The 49ers are 6-2 ATS away from Levi's Stadium, but just 3-4-1 ATS when playing host. Quarterback, Jimmy Garoppolo has won two Super Bowls, but never as a starter. And, to be honest, there is a lot more pressure on him than his counterpart, Kirk Cousins, who outdueled future Hall Of Famer, Drew Brees in last week's, 26-20 OT win against New Orleans. Winning on the road in the loudest and craziest venue in the NFL says a lot about the play caller. Look for running back, Dalvin Cook (1,654 total yards , 13 total TD's) to eat up the clock and move the chains on the 17th ranked rush defense here. The underdog is 5-2 ATS the L7 meetings. The Vikings are 7-3 ATS the L10 vs. the NFC, 5-2 ATS the L7 on the road, and 4-1 ATS the L5 overall. Take Minnesota. Thank you.

Take Virginia.

This is my ACC GOW.

Game 692.

1:00 pm pst.

Virginia has taken the last four in this series SU and the last three ATS, by 15, 26, and 14 points. Their #1 defense has always shut down the Syracuse "O". The Orange are on a six-game ATS skid and have only covered once in the last 10 outings. Take the Cavaliers. Thank you.

Take TCU.

This is my OM play.

Game 628.

11:00 am pst.

This line should be closer to an -8 or a -9. TCU, at 11-3 possess one of the best defenses in the nation (61.6 PPG allowed). The Cowboys are 2-5 ATS the L7 overall. Take the Horned Frogs. Thank you.

Take La Salle.

This is my Consensus play.

Game 650.

11:00 am pst.

La Salle has already notched as many wins as they did all last season (10). Moreover, they are covering, at 11-5 ATS. GMU is on a three-game SU and AYS slide  and will have no answer for 6'8", 250 lb. forward, Ed Croswell. The Explorers are 8-2 ATS the L10 at home and 10-3 ATS the L13 overall. The Patriots are 3-7 ATS the L10 on the road and 3-8 ATS the L11 as an underdog. Take LaSalle. Thank you.

This Friday night on Showtime from Atlantic City, Claressa Shields looks to win titles in a third weight class, as she moves down to 154 to face Ivana Habazin for the vacant WBC and WBO junior middleweight titles. There is a huge disparity in these two fighters as well as an even bigger disparity in the quality of their opponents. Habazin has lost three of her previous four big "step-ups". Shields is too big, too strong, and too polished. SHIELDS 

Take Gonzaga.

This is my CRUSHER.

Game 683.

7:00 pm pst.

At 16-1, the #1 ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs face a team they know very well. The 7-10 San Diego Toreros have not fared well in this series, dropping more than 10 straight. Both offensively and on the boards, they just can not contend here. Take Gonzaga. Thank you.

Take Y State.

This is my BB.

Game 608.

4:00 pm pst.

Youngstown State has covered 6 straight meetings in this series and enter this matchup covering 7 of the L8 on the season. Oakland and their 323rd ranked offense (64.0 PPG) just can't keep pace here. The Penguins are 4-0 ATS the L4 at home. Take Youngstown State. Thank you.

Take CS Northridge.

This is my BIG WEST GOM.

Game 852.

7:00 pm pst.

Northridge has covered 7 straight in this series and comes on here winning 2 of their L3 (both SU and ATS) since seeing the return of their top scorer, Lamine Diane (30.7 PPG/11.3 RPG). Long Beach State has yet to win a road game this season, going 0-9 SU and 3-6 ATS as a visitor. Take the Matadors. Thank you.  

Take Toronto.

This is my BB.

Game 554.

4:05 pm pst.

Toronto took the earlier meeting this season to give the team their eight SU win in the last nine matchups. The Raptors stifling "D" will completely shut down the Trailblazers lackluster "O". Portland is 1-6 ATS the L7 on the road and 1-5 ATS the L6 on one days rest. Take Toronto. Thank you.

Take South Carolina.

This is my SEC GOW.

Game 614.

4:00 pm pst.

After consecutive road wins at Clemson by 13 (six-point 'dog) and Virginia by 11 (10-point 'dog, South Carolina came home to lose outright by seven points to Stetson, a team they were favored by 22-points. Look for the Gamecocks to bounce back string here, once again as an underdog, with something to prove. Florida is 0-4 ATS the L4 following a SU win and 4-10 ATS the L14 overall. Take South Carolina. Thank you.

Take ULL.  

Football is all about the matchups. So, don't hesitate to lay two TD's here as the Ragin' Cajuns are far superior on both sides of the ball. ULL puts their seventh ranked rushing attack (265.3 yards per game) against the Mia-Oh 81st ranked rush defense. Look for the three-headed monster of running backs, Mitchell, Calais, and Ragas (2,755 yards rushing, 32 TD's combined) to devour the porous, Redhawks defense. Miami-Ohio owns some of the nation's poorest offensive numbers. Things will go from bad to worse here as they must line up against the 20th ranked ULL defense (19.9 PPG allowed). The Ragin' Cajuns are 4-0 ATS the L4 nonconference games and 17-7 ATS the L24 overall games. Take ULL. Thank you.  

Take New Orleans.

This is my NFC WC GOM.

Game 146.

10:05 am pst.

Normally, getting more than a TD in the postseason with a 10-6 team would be inviting. And it looks like running back, Dalvin Cook will return to the Vikings backfield (check status). However, this game is being played in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, which is just about the loudest and wildest venue in football. So, laying more than a TD with a Saints team that has averaged 40.0 PPG over the last month and that has covered their last three outings, leaves no doubt. Future Hall-Of-Famer, Drew Brees is on fire, tossing 15 TD's and more importantly, 0 INT's during that four-game span. Running back, Alvin Kamara and tight end, Jared Cook have heated up, while wide receiver, Michael Thomas has set a single-season mark for receptions (149). Minny has one offensive weapon in Cook, who will be compromised here. Even if the ball-carrier is 100 percent, he still must line up against the league's fourth ranked run defense. The Saints are 5-1 ATS the L6 meetings vs. the Vikings and 8-3 ATS the L11 vs. the NFC. The Vikings are 4-14 ATS the L18 vs. winners and 2-5 ATS the L7 road playoff games. Just to err on the side of caution, buy this number down for the extra few pennies. Take New Orleans. Thank you.     

Take Buffalo.

This is my AFC WC GOM.

Game 141.

1:35 pm pst.

Both teams took it easy last Sunday, locked into their playoff seeds. When they last met, a little more than a year ago, Houston prevailed, 20-13. And despite Buffalo still in a maturing phase, their defense sacked Deshaun Watson seven times. Well, since then, the Bills stop-unit  has gotten better. They rank fourth vs. the pass, 10th vs. the rush, and second overall in scoring, yielding a mere, 16.2 PPG. Yes, offensively, Buffalo hasn't posted better than 17.0 points in over a month. However, they did face the defenses of Baltimore, Pittsburgh, New England, and the improved, New York Jets. They run the ball very well and will move the chains against the NFL's 25th ranked run defense. J.J. Watt is slated to return here. A player of his caliber will always have an impact. But, he hasn't seen action in months and his timing might be a bit off. The Bills are 8-1-2 ATS the L11 on the road. The Texans are 1-6 ATS the L7 as a home favorite. Take Buffalo. Thank you.

Take the UNDER in the BILLS/TEXANS matchup.

This is my AFC WC TOM.

Games 141/142.

1:35 pm pst.

This season, these two teams have combined to play 11 overs and 21 unders. I don't see the Houston offense putting up too many points on the stingy, Buffalo "D" (16.2 PPG allowed). We all know that the Bills "O" is a slow moving unit that doesn't light up the scoreboard. And with defensive end, J.J. Watt back on the field, scoring is going to be a rarity. Both teams have solid running games to eat away the clock. The under is 5-1 in the Bills L6 vs. winners, 19-7 in the Bills L26 on the road, 8-2 in the Texans L10 as a home favorite, and 21-10 in the Texans L31 vs. the AFC. Take the UNDER. Thank you.  

Take Ohio.

Nevada will be without three defensive starters for this game, nose tackle, Hausia Sekin, safety, Austin Arnold, and cornerback, Daniel Brown, and also linebacker, Gabriel Sewell for the first half (suspensions). Even if these players were playing, the Wolf Packs, 102nd ranked defense would have their hands full with the Bobcats, 20th ranked offense. Ohio comes in here red-hot, having thumped Bowling Green and Akron by a combined, 118-27. The Bobcats are 4-0 ATS the L4 Bowls, 5-1 ATS the L6 on neutral sites, 18-8 ATS the L26 nonconference games, and 19-7 ATS the L26 vs. winners. Take Ohio. Thank you.

Take St. Louis.

This is my MM.

Game 609.

4:00 pm pst.

St. Louis has covered five of the last seven meetings in this series and enters this matchup the hotter team, having won their last three SU, while Duquesne has dropped their last two SU and three straight ATS. Both squads are missing some key players but, the Billikens have much more depth. St. Louis is 4-0 ATS the L4 on the road and 36117 ATS the L53 as an underdog. Take the Billikens. Thank you.

Take Cincinnati.

Boston College comes into this matchup without several key faces. Head coach, Steve Addazio was fired. Although Ohio State's co-offensive coordinator , Jeff Hafley will take the reins next season, wide receivers coach, Richie Gunnell will serve as interim head coach here. The Eagles rank 107th in passing and are known as a running team. But, workhorse running back, AJ Dillon (1,685 yards rushing, 14 TD's) is sitting this one out to prepare for the upcoming NFL draft. The high-flying Cincy team comes off back-to-back losses to Memphis (both covers), following a nine-game SU win streak, with a lot to prove. Boston College is 2-7 ATS the L7 Bowls and 1-5 ATS the L6 nonconference games. Take the Bearcats. Thank you.  

Take Baylor.

Outside of blowing up a less than stellar, Georgia Tech team, the Georgia offense has not performed well over recent months. To be quite honest, Bulldogs quarterback, Jake Fromm tends to fold like a cheap suit in big games. Baylor comes in here getting the bettors paid, covering five straight and has played very well against solid opposition. The Bears are 6-1 ATS the L7 as an underdog and 5-2 ATS the L7 Bowls. Take the Bears. Thank you.   

Take Alabama.

Jim Harbaugh is not a bad coach by any means. He is a pretty sharp guy. He is just not successful when it comes to Bowl games, going 0-3 the last three Bowl contests. Now, he faces the experienced, Nick Saban and an Alabama team that feels playing in anything but a CFP is an insult. Behind arguably the best wide receiving corps in the nation and a bruising running attack, the Crimson Tide has too much offense for the Wolverines to both contend with on defense and keep pace with on offense. Michigan is 1-4 ATS the last five Bowls. Alabama is 6-1 ATS the last seven vs. the Big Ten. Take the Crimson Tide. Thank you.

Take Auburn.

With all respect to Minnesota and their 10-2 record, they scaled back their nonconference slate to no Power 5 teams. But, yet still had trouble with and failed to cover against South Dakota State, Fresno State, and Georgia Southern. On the other hand, Auburn had just about the toughest schedule in the nation. The Hawkeyes and badgers went head to head with the Golden Gophers and beat them. Well, a combination of the Tigers stout and stingy defense (18.6 PPG allowed) and a healthy dose of dual threat quarterback, Bo Nix will be too much for them here. Auburn is 6-0 ATS the L6 nonconference games, 10-2 ATS the L12 as a favorite, and 10-3 ATS the L13 overall. Take the Tigers. Thank you.

Take Wyoming.

Both offense are one dimensional, with most of their success coming on the ground. The big difference here are the facts that the Panthers are horrible defending the rush and the Cowboys are one of the best in the nation at defending it. Wyoming, which plays a higher level of competition, is also 8-1 ATS the L9 vs. the S-Belt, 5-2 ATS the L7 in December, and 4-1 ATS the L5 Bowls. Take the Cowboys. Thank you.

Take Navy.

The awkward, Navy option is extremely difficult to defend. Throw into the mix Malcolm Perry (1,804 yards rushing, 21 TD's on the ground, 1,027 yards passing, 6 TD's in the air) and any defense in the country is in trouble. The Middies played and beat some very good opponents. Kansa State is a good team, however, they too are one dimensional, solely relying on the run. Well, Navy counters with the 17th ranked run defense in the nation. The Middies will control the clock with their option offense while slowing down the Wildcats "O" with their stingy run "D". Navy is 5-0 ATS the last L5 Bowls and 12-3-1 ATS the L16 overall. Take the Midshipmen. Thank you.

Take Florida.

Game 252.

5:00 pm pst.

Make no mistake of it, the Orange Bowl just may be the biggest mismatch this Bowl season. The 10-2 Florida Gators are on a three-game win and cover streak (covered six of last seven) against better competition. Quarterback, Kyle Trask (2,636 yards passing, 67.6 percent completions rate, 24/6) will shred the 70th ranked lax, pass defense of Virginia here. The Cavaliers offense, which has put up points on lesser foes, is going to be brutalized by the nation's eight ranked defense (14.4 PPG allowed). The Gators have won three straight Orange Bowls, by the average of 23.0 PPG. In front of a friendly, Florida crowd, they will continue their streak. Florida is 7-2 ATS the L9 Bowl games and 7-2 ATS the L9 nonconference games. Take the Gators. Thank you.

Take Western Kentucky.

Game 246.

9:30 am pst.

Western Michigan had only one very strong performance in 2019, a 37-34 OT win against Ohio. Other than that, the Broncos have fallen short when facing strong adversaries. Western Kentucky owns the best scoring defense in the CUSA (20.1 PPG allowed). WMU won't have the same success here that they had in MAC play. The Broncos are 1-6 ATS the lasts seven in December and 2-8 ATS the last 10 as an underdog. The Hilltoppers are 4-1 ATS the last five in December and 7-2 ATS the last none overall. Take Western Kentucky. Thank you.

Take Oakland.

Oakland need a lot of help to make the playoffs...a lot. But the team has had success against Denver covering the last four meetings and winning three of the four, including a September, 24-16 victory. The Broncos are 4-11 ATS the L15 vs. the AFC West and 2-7-1 ATS the L10 as a home favorite. Take the Raiders. Thank you.

Take KC.

During their current five game SU and ATS win streak, the Kansas City defense has allowed just 9.6 PPG. They face an LA team that is -13 in TO's the last six games. The Chargers are 1-5 ATS the L6 meetings in this series and 0-5 ATS the L5 vs. the AFC West. Take the Chiefs. Thank you.

Take Clemson.

Game 243.

5:00 pm pst.

Disregard the baloney about the Tigers strength of schedule. Clemson is the most well-rounded team in the nation. They have won the last two meetings against the Buckeyes (2014, 2016), both in the postseason. This is a team possessing an enormous amount of speed on both sides of the ball and a very stout offensive line. But I am betting not just on the players, but on the coaches here. Dabo Swinney's (9-1 ATS the last 10 in the postseason), substantial big game, bowl experience, and success will play a big part over the first year head coach, Ryan Day. Ohio State is 1-4 ATS the last five vs. the ACC. Take Clemson. Thank you.

Take the UNDER.

Games 241/242.

1:00 pm pst.

When two of the best offenses in the country square off, logic tells you to play the over. That's what the odds makers are hoping you'd do. Don't fall into the trap here. As good as the offenses are, the defenses are just as talented. We have two savvy quarterbacks and two very smart head coaches. Look for both offensive units to establish the run and then pass off of it. You won't see too many mistakes in this matchup, either on the field or on the sidelines.  I do see scoring here, but not enough to justify the high total. The under is 8-2 in the Sooners last 10 vs. the SEC, 18-3-2 in the Sooners last 22 in December, 5-3 in the Tigers last seven on neutral sites, and 5-1-1 in the Tigers last seven nonconference games. Take the UNDER. Thank you.

Take Notre Dame.

Game 238.

9:00 am pst.

This is a very short number to lay with a talented, Notre Dame team that is on a five-game SU streak, covering the last four. The Iowa State defense had major problems this season when facing well-balanced offenses. It doesn't get too much more complete than the Irish "O", which ranks 13th, averaging over 37.1 PPG. The Cyclones own a one-dimensional offense, revolving around quarterback, Brock Purdy and the passing game. Well, he must face the ferocious, third ranked pass "D" in the nation here. ISU is 2-5 ATS the last seven nonconference games, 0-4 ATS the last four neutral site games, and 1-5 ATS the last six December games. Take Notre Dame. Thank you.

Take Air Force.

Game 236.

7:15 pm pst.

The 10-2 Air Force Falcons are a very good team on both sides of the ball. They possess one of the nation's best scoring offenses (34.3 PPG), spearheaded by the No. 3 ranked rushing attack in college football. The Falcs will decimate the 78th ranked rush defense of the Cougars here. On the flipside, Washington State is lethal in the air, but has no running game to speak of. Air Force can key on the pass with one of the strongest and stingiest stop units in the land (19.8 PPG allowed). The Falcons are 21-7 ATS the L28 nonconference games and 5-2 ATS the L7 Bowl games. Take Air Force. Thank you.

Take Iowa.

Game 234.

5:00 pm pst.

Iowa plays some of the toughest competition in the country being in the Big Ten and yet their fifth ranked defense hasn't allowed a single opponent to put up more than 24 points this season. USC is no defense and all offense. Against this "D" on this platform, expect the Trojans to "O" to get very frustrated and make mistakes. Southern Cal is 0-4 ATS the L4 Bowls, 0-5 ATS the L5 vs. the Big ten, and 0-7 ATS the L7 neutral site games. Take Iowa. Thank you.

Take L Tech.

Game 224.

1:00 pm pst.

Louisiana Tech has won the last nine games started by J'Mar Smith. The quarterback leads a very potent offense (34.0 PPG) that will move the chains on the solid Miami defense. The Hurricanes can pass the ball, especially against the Bulldogs secondary. But, without any running attack whatsoever, the 'Canes won't be able to eat away any clock, keeping Smith and the 'Dogs "O" off the field. On a side note, Skip Holtz has won all of his Bowl games the last five years and playing in front of a friendly, Shreveport crowd will help to extend his streak. L Tech is 6-1 ATS the last seven Bowls, 6-2 ATS the last eight in December, and 7-3 ATS the last 10 as an underdog. Take the Bulldogs. Thank you.        

Take Green Bay.

This is my MNF WINNER.

Game 481.

5:15 pm pst.

With no Dalvin Cook to keep the Packers defense honest, we must side with the red-hot, Green Bay team which is riding a three-game SU win streak. The Packers have Detroit up next while the Vikings have the Lions on deck. Minnesota is 2-11 ATS the L13 MNF games and 4-13 ATS the L17 vs. teams with a winning record. Green bay is 5-2 ATS the L7 on the road and 6-1 ATS the L7 vs. teams with a winning record. Take the Packers. Thank you.

Take Dallas.

This is my NFC EAST GOM.

Game 475.

1:25 pm pst.

In the battle for NFC East supremacy, we must side with a Dallas team that has won and covered four in a row against Philadelphia. Dak Prescott has presided over the last three, including a 37-10, October dismantling. The Eagles were lucky to get victories the last two weeks against much lesser foes, but are crushing bettors at 1-4 ATS the last five. Look for Prescott to dissect the weak, Philly pass "D". The road team is 11-5 ATS the L16 meetings in this series. The Cowboys are 6-1 ATS the L7 at the Eagles and 16-5 ATS the L21 vs. the NFC East. The Eagles are 4-10 ATS the L14 at home and 3-7 ATS the L10 vs. the NFC. Take Dallas. Thank you.

Take Pittsburgh.

This is my 10 STAR.

Game 467.

10:00 am pst.

Pittsburgh is clinging to the No. 6 seed in the AFC but needs to win here. New York is out of the postseason and is playing for nothing. They weren't all that good when they had something to play for. The Steelers stingy "D" (18.5 PPG allowed) will completely shut down one of the worst offense in football. After winning three in a row SU and ATS (7-1 SU L8, 9-3 ATS L12), Pitt suffered a tough loss last week and will bounce back here against a NY team that hasn't covered since late-November (0-3 ATS L3). The Steelers are 4-1 ATS the L5 meetings in this series, 4-1 ATS the L5 on the road, and 5-2 ATS the L7 vs. losers. The Jets are 1-6 ATS the L7 vs. the AFC, 3-8-1 ATS the L12 at home, and 0-5-1 ATS the L6 in December. Take Pittsburgh. Thank you.

Take Baltimore.

This is my LIM.

Game 473.

10:00 am pst.

Baltimore, which has won 10 in a row SU and seven of the last eight ATS, will sew up the top seed and home field in the AFC playoffs with a win here. There is also a huge revenge factor here as the Ravens suffered a 40-25 loss in Week 4 to the Browns. Cleveland is no match for the NFL's No. 1 scoring offense and will be in dire straits facing the league's No. 4 defense. Baltimore is 8-2-1 ATS the L11 at Cleveland, 4-0 ATS the L4 on the road, and 5-0 ATS the L5 vs. the AFC. Take the Ravens. Thank you.

Take SF.

This is my NFC WEST GOY.

Game 452.

5:15 pm pst.

San Francisco can secure the NFC's top seed by wining this week and next week. Look for the 49ers 2nd ranked ground attack to wreak havoc on the Rams 23rd ranked run defense. LA can't run the ball at all and rely solely upon the passing game. This doesn't bode well as San Francisco owns the NFL's #1 pass "D". The Rams are 2-6 ATS the L8 meetings in this series and 4-12-1 ATS the L17 as an underdog. Take the 49ers. Thank you.

Take Boise State.

This is my LAS VEGAS BOWL WINNER.

Game 216.

4:30 pm pst.

 Chris Peterson, who left Boise State after eight seasons for Washington, is coaching his final game for the Huskies. U-Dub is a good team, but at 7-5, fell way short of preseason expectations. Boise State, which won its final six games of the season en route to a 12-1 mark, is in a bowl for the 18th consecutive year. As of posting this, it looks like Jaylon Henderson will continue to quarterback the Broncos, although Hank Bachmeier has been cleared to play.

 Both teams match up well, but playing in Sam Boyd Stadium gives a big edge to Boise State, which has won this event four times since 2011 and is also 3-0 vs. UNLV on this field over that span. On a side note, this team was getting points just once in 2019, when they bested Florida State, 36-31 as a 6.5-point 'dog.

 The Broncos are 7-0 ATS the last seven as an underdog and 7-3 ATS the last 10 bowl games. Take Boise State. Thank you.

Take FAU.

This is my BOCA RATON BOWL WINNER.

Game 212.

12:30 pm pst.

Without a doubt, the wrong team is favored, as I feel the Owls should be a FG fav. Maybe the odds makers are putting too much stock in the fact that defensive coordinator, Glenn Spence is the interim head coach in the wake of Lane Kiffin's departure for 'Ole Miss. This is the home stadium for FAU which lost their opening two games on 2019 to Ohio State and UCF, before rattling off 10 wins in their final 11 outings, all by double-digits.

 Both offenses can light up the scoreboard, but the FAU defense (led nation in takeaways and interceptions) is much tighter than the leaky, SMU "D" (31.8 PPG allowed).

 The Owls are 4-0 ATS the last four vs. winners, 7-3 ATS the last 10 in December, and 5-1 ATS the last six overall. Take Florida Atlantic. Thank you.

Take CMU.

This is my NEW MEXICO BOWL WINNER.

Game 207.

11:00 am pst.

Under head coach, Jim McElwain (MAC Coach of the Year), CMU had the biggest turnaround in college football from a season ago (1-11 to 8-5). The Chippewas possess a very well-balanced offense (40th pass, 40th rush) that accounts for over 31.9 PPG. Quarterback, Quenten Dormady (2,148 yards passing, 14/6) and running back, Jonathan Ward (1,404 all purpose yards, 16 TD's) are a potent, 1-2 punch.

 San Diego State is known to have one of the stingiest defenses in the country (12.8 PPG allowed), however, the statistics are skewed as the team has only faced one offense ranked among the top 61 nationally. It won't be so easy as they line up against a stout offensive line that allowed Dormady to be sacked just 11 times this season.

 Central Michigan is 5-1 ATS the last six nonconference games. San Diego State is 3-8 ATS the last 11 in the month of December. Take Central Michigan. Thank you.  

Take Dallas.

This is my CTB play.

Game 551.

5:05 pm pst.

Philly has dropped the L2 SU and has failed to cover 3 straight. Dallas is a covering machine, getting the bettors paid 12 of the L16 outings. These teams match up well but the Mavs have covered the L3 meetings and enter tonight 10-2 ATS this season on the road. Take Dallas. Thank you.

Take Toronto.

This is my OM play.

Game 544.

4:35 pm pst.

Toronto has taken 6 consecutive meetings with Washington SU (4-2 ATS). The Wizards are flat and face a raptors team riding a 3-game win and cover streak. On both ends of the court, Toronto is superior. Particularly the matchup between their offense and the 30th ranked Washington defense. The Wizards are 1-5 ATS the L6 at the Raptors and 2-8 ATS the L10 on 1 days rest. The Raptors are 18-7-1 ATS the L26 at home and 27-7 ATS the L34 on 1 days rest. Take the Raptors. Thank you.

Take Memphis.

This is my CONSENSUS PLAY.

Game 541.

4:05 pm pst.

Memphis has covered 5 of the L6 while Cleveland is on a 4-14 overall ATS slide and is just 4-14 SU the L18 at home. The Grizzlies have too much offensive firepower and will shred the Cavs "D" here. Cleveland is 18-38-3 ATS the L59 on 1 days rest and 2-6 ATS the L8 as an underdog. Take Memphis. Thank you.

Take UTEP.

This is my SHOCKER.

Game 725.

5:00 pm pst.

This is way too many points to give a feisty, UTEP team that is 8-1 ATS this season (also 8-1 SU). Especially, for the overrated, Houston team that is not the same force they were a season ago (6-3 SU, 3-6 ATS). The Cougars are 1-4 ATS the L5 at home and 1-6 ATS the L7 vs. winners. Take the Miners. Thank you.

Take Utah.

This is my BB play.

Game 531.

4:35 pm pst.

Utah, which owns the NBA's #1 three-pt shooting offense, comes in here winning three in a row SU. Atlanta is on a five-game SU slide (1-4 ATS) in which the average margin of defeat is 15.6 PPG. The Hawks are absolutely horrible offensively and things go from bad to worse for them as they face one of the best defenses in basketball. Take the Jazz. Thank you.

Take Duke.

This is my MM.

Game 712.

4;00 pm pst.

Wofford is in "let down" mode here after Sunday's, surprise, 68-64 win over UNC as an 11.5-pt underdog. Duke knows not to take this matchup lightly and comes in here healthy and well-rested, having not played since December 6th. The potent, Blue Devils offense (93.4 PPG) is going to be too much for the Terriers to handle. Wofford id 1-4 ATS the K5 as an underdog and 1-4 ATS the L5 vs. teams with a winning percentage of over .600. Take Duke. Thank you.

Take Charlotte.

This is my BB play.

Game 517.

4:05 pm pst.

Charlotte enters this matchup red-hot, winning 4 of the L5 both SU and ATS while Cleveland  is on a 2-16 SU slide and has only covered 4 of the L17 outings. The Hornets took 3 of 4 meetings with the Cavaliers last year, by an average margin of 23.6 PPG. Nothing has changed since. Look for the Charlotte deadly outside shooting of Charlotte to devour one of the worst 3-pt defenses in the NBA. Cleveland is  3-7-1 ATS the L11 at home. Charlotte is 5-1 ATS the L6 on 0 days rest. Take the Hornets. Thank you.

Take New Orleans.

This is my MNF WINNER.

Game 334.

5:15 pm pst.

New Orleans need to win here. They must not only get back on track after last week's, 48-46 loss to San Francisco,, but they also are fighting for a better postseason seeding. Indy is on a 3-game SU slide, dropping 5 of the L6 SU and only covering twice in the L7 outings. Look for Drew Brees to pick apart the NFL's 21st ranked pass defense here. The Colts "O" relies solely on the ground game but faces the #2 run defense in football. The Saints are 4-1 ATS the L5 vs. losers and 8-3 ATS the L11 overall. Take New Orleans. Thank you.

Take Miami.

This is my ATR play.

Game 583.

5:05 pm pst.

Miami has won and covered the L5 in this series, including a 120-101 shellacking in the only meeting this season. Morant is back in the lineup for Memphis but it won't change the outcome as the Heat are superior at both ends of the court, Miami is 10-4 ATS the L14 as a road fav, 11-5 ATS the L16 on 1 days rest, and 17-8-1 ATS the L26 overall. Take the Heat. Thank you.

Take Detroit.

This is my CONSENSUS PLAY.

Game 578.

4:05 pm pst.

Washington beat Detroit, 115-98 in the only meeting this season, back on November 4th. However, the Pistons were without Griffin, Rose, and Jackson. They haven't won in Washington since 2014 but have won and covered the L3 in Detroit  and are 17-5 SU the L22 at home in this series. The Wizards are 1-4 ATS the L5 on the road, 2-5 ATS the L7 as a 'dog, and 2-6 ATS the L8 overall. Detroit is 4-0 ATS the L4 on 1 days rest, 13-6 ATS the L19 as a home fav, and 5-2 ATS the L7 overall. Take the Pistons. Thank you.

Take Denver.

This is my BB.

Game 574.

5:05 pm pst.

Denver has taken the L4 against New York, going 3-1 ATS, winning by 12, 7, 18, and 31 points. As a matter of fact, the Nuggets are 16-7 ATS the L23 at home laying DD's. The lackluster Knicks just won't be able to put up any points on the scoreboard against the #1 defense (101.2 PPG allowed) in the NBA. NY is 2-8 ATS the L10 vs. Denver and 6-20 ATS the L26 following an ATS win. Take the Nuggets. Thank you.

Take Minnesota.

This is my TEN STAR WINNER.

Game 331.

5:20 pm pst.

Minnesota is just one game behind Green Bay in the race for the NFC North title. They own a very well-balanced team, ranking in the top 10 on both sides of the ball. Don' t put too much stock in LA's, 45-10 romp over Jacksonville last week. That reflects in the short line here, which is to our advantage. Philip Rivers has tossed 20 TD's but has 15 INT's and two fumbles. Kirk Cousins has been significantly more reliable (24 TD's, 4 INT's) and also has the luxury of having a solid ground game on the legs of Delvin Cook (1,108 yards  rushing, 13 TD's). There will probably be as many or more Vikings fans in the stands here, as been the case for many of the Chargers home games this season, where they have covered just twice as a host. Overall, Los Angeles is 7-18-1 ATS the last 26 at home. Take Minnesota. Thank you.

Take Orlando.

This is my CONSENSUS PLAY.

Game 565.

12:35 pm pst.

Orlando has dropped their L3 outings but playing New Orleans is just what the doctor ordered to change that. The Pelicans are on an 11-game SU slide only covering once during the drought. This matchup heavily favors the Magic on both ends of the court. Orlando is 4-0 ATS the L4 on the road. New Orleans is 0-4 ATS the L4 at home. Take the Magic. Thank you.

Take Tampa Bay.

This is my LI MOVE.

Game 305.

10:00 am pst.

Tampa Bay has won 3 in a row SU and can in all reality, finish the season winning  their final 6 games. Meanwhile, Detroit is on a 6-game SU slide and lost 9 of the L10 SU, only covering once over the L8 outings. Offensively, they face the NFL's #1 rush defense. Defensively, they line up against the league's 2nd ranked pass offense and its 3rd in scoring (29.1 PPG). The road team is 5-1 ATS the L6 meetings in this series. The Lions are 1-6 ATS the L7 vs. the NFC. Take the Buccaneers. Thank you.

Take Tennessee.

This is my AFC SOUTH GOM.

Game 314.

10:00 am pst.

Outside of Baltimore, no AFC team is playing as well as Tennessee, which is 6-1 SU since Tannehill took over the reins. They have covered 4 straight. The matchup heavily favors the Titans with Derrick Henry's legs while the Texans offense relies upon their ground game, but faces a very tough run defense. Houston is 1-4 ATS the L5 vs. the AFC South and 2-5 ATS the L7 overall. Tennessee is 4-0-1 ATS the L5 vs. the AFC and 3-0-1 ATS the L4 at home. Take the Titans. Thank you.

Take Seattle.

This is my NFC GOM.

Game 315.

10:00 am pst.

Coming off an embarrassing, 28-12 loss and no cover to the Rams last week, brought the Seahawks to 10-3. Seattle is one full game behind San Francisco in the NFC West and needs to win here. Ron Rivera has been fired as head coach of the Panthers as the team is riding a five-game SU (1-4 ATS) slide. Carolina's defense is one of the worst in the NFL, particularly against the rush (29th) and will get plowed here as the third ranked run offense in football comes to town. The Seahawks are 10-3 ATS the last 13 on the road. The Panthers are 1-5 ATS the last six vs. the NFC. Take Seattle. Thank you.

Take Gonzaga.

This is my OM PLAY.

Game 757.

7:00 pm pst.

This line should be a pick em or Gonzaga -1. They have the depth and experience to beat Arizona, as they did last November, 91-74. The Wildcats have covered just once over the L5 outings and outside of 3-pt shooting are inferior to the bulldogs in just about every other category. Take Gonzaga. Thank you.

Take WSU.

This is my REVENGE GOW.

Game 732.

3:00 pm pst.

Last season, Oklahoma thumped a Wichita State team that shot 24%, 80-48. The Sooners are just 1-4 ATS the L5 and face a Shockers team that just routed the Cowboys, 80-61. Wichita State is 5-2-1 ATS the L8 at home and 18-7-2 ATS the L27 overall. Take the Shockers. Thank you.

Take Utah.

This is my MISMATCH GOM.

Game 766.

1:00 pm pst.

In just what might be the biggest mismatch of the day, Utah and Weber State meet in Ogden. The Utes own the 7th ranked offense in the nation. Offensively, the Wildcats just don't measure up to contend in this matchup. Weber State is 0-5 ATS the L5 vs. teams with a winning percentage of over .600. Take Utah. State. Thank you.

Take Army.

Game 303.

9:00 am pst.

In one of the biggest traditions in college football, Army faces Navy for the 117th time to compete for the Commander-In-Chief's Trophy. These squads happen to be two of the healthiest in the nation. Prior to the Black Knights current-three game win streak in this series, the Midshipmen dominated for 14 consecutive years. The 2018 meeting landed on the number to give the bettors a push, however, Army have covered seven of the previous against Navy.

 Statistically, both teams mirror one another. The Middies rank first nationally in the rush (361.1 yards per game on the ground) while the Black Knights rank second (311.7 yards per game on the ground). Both own just about the poorest numbers in the air, both are decent vs. the pass, and very strong vs. the run.

Quarterback's, Malcolm Perry and Kelvin Hopkins Jr. are dual-threat's, with Perry having a bit more success with his arm. But, don't be surprised as there will probably be more Elvis and Bigfoot sightings in the stands than there will be pass attempts as both play callers lead their squads in rushing. The double digit point spread urges me to take the underdog here, which kills just as much clock as the favorite. Take Army. Thank you.

Take LA.

This is my CONSENSUS PLAY.

Game 541.

5:05 pm pst.

Minnesota is on a downward spiral, having lost 6 in a row both SU and ATS. Their 27th ranked defense is going to get shredded by the NBA's 6th ranked offense of LA here. The Clippers are 12-4-1 ATS the L17 at the Timberwolves , 4-0 ATS the L4 on 1 days rest, and 5-1 ATS the L6 overall. Take Los Angeles. Thank you.

Take Philadelphia.

This is my BB play.

Game 534.

4:05 pm pst.

Don't put too much stock in the fact that both meetings last year were won by 1-pt by Philly. This is a much different New Orleans team this year as they are riding a 10-game SU losing streak in which they are a dismal, 1-9 ATS. Philadelphia is shredding opponents, winning 8 of the L9 SU and covering 5 of the L6. The 76ers are far superior on both ends of the court and on both boards. The Pelicans are 0-5 ATS the L5 on the road. Take Philadelphia. Thank you.

Take Milwaukee.

This is my CONSENSUS PLAY.

Game 518.

6:35 pm pst.

The Bucks are blazing through the opposition, as they have won 15 straight outings. The #1 offense in the NBA is accounting for over 120.5 PPG while the Pelicans defense gets plowed for over 119.5 PPG, ranking 29th. Zion is still out and until he returns to action, not much will change for the 6-0 New Orleans team. The Pelicans are 0-4 ATS the L4 on the road, 0-7 ATS the L7 on 1 days rest, and 0-6 ATS the L6 overall. Take the Bucks. Thank you.

Take Phoenix.

This is my ATR play.

Game 516.

6:05 pm pst.

Phoenix, which has covered their L3 coming into tonight, beat Memphis in the earlier meeting, 114-105. Since then, the Grizzlies have been bitten by the injury bug, and now have a few key players banged up. The Suns bring in the NBA's 5th best scoring offense to face its 26th ranked scoring defense of the Grizzlies. Phoenix is 9-3 ATS the L12 vs. losers. Memphis is 0-4 ATS the L4 following an ATs win. Take the Suns. Thank you.

Take Seattle.

This is my NFC WEST GOM.

Game 157.

5:20 pm pst.

Seattle, at 10-2, is playing some of the best football in the NFL. MVP-candidate, Russell Wilson (3,177 yards passing, 67.4 percent completion rate, 26/4) leads one of the most well-balanced offenses in the league. This is a team that is on a five game SU win streak, while covering four straight. Los Angeles is a far cry from the team that went to the Super Bowl a season ago. Opponents now know how to best the Rams. This is why they beat the teams they should and lose to the better teams. The Seahawks are 4-0 ATS the last four vs. the NFC, 6-1 ATS the last seven on the road, and 25-11-1 ATS the last 37 in the month of December. Take Seattle. Thank you.

Take Pittsburgh.

This is my LIM.

Game 153.

1:25 pm pst.

Arizona got shellacked by LA last week, 34-7, to give the Cardinals their 5th SU loss in a row. QB, Kyler Murray was sacked 6 times and doesn't have the chops to bounce back here, especially against the stingy, Steelers defense that ranks 7th vs. the pass and 6th in points allowed, yielding just 18.8 PPG. Devlin Hodges will continue to shine as he faces the 32nd pass defense in the league. Pittsburgh is 10-3-1 ATS the L14 following an ATS win and 8-2 ATS the L10 overall. Arizona is 1-3-1 ATS the L5 vs. winners and 1-4 ATS the L5 in December. Take the Steelers. Thank you.

Take Tennessee.

This is my 10 STAR WINNER.

Game 155.

1:25 pm pst.

Oakland has yet to defeat a team with a current winning record. Tennessee is on a 5-1 SU and ATS streak. Coincidentally, the Titans got hot when Ryan Tannehill took the helm. The offense has since become one of the most well-balanced in football, with the arm of Tannehill and the legs of Derrick Henry. The road team is 4-0 ATS the L4 meetings. The favorite is 9-2 ATS the L11 meetings. Take Tennessee. Thank you.

Take Ohio State.

This is my BIG TEN GOY.

Game 120.

5:00 pm pst.

Ohio State is the most complete team in college football. Not only that, but they get us bettors paid, going 9-3 ATS this season. This includes a 38-7 shellacking of Wisconsin just six weeks ago. We all know how explosive the Buckeyes are offensively (No. 1, 49.9 PPG). But it is their defense that will shine here (No. 4, 11.8 PPG allowed). You see on a team full of playmakers and future NFL players, the best player on the field, and maybe in the country, is defensive end, Chase Young, who has tallied 16.5 sacks in 10 games (two-game suspension). He will wreak havoc on the 96th ranked passing unit of the Badgers and allow the rest of the Buckeyes "D" to focus on Jonathan Taylor and the ground game. These two Big Ten rivals met three times in recent years in the same situation, with OSU winning and covering all three. Take Ohio State. Thank you.

Take Clemson.

This is my STL play.

Game 122.

4:30 pm pst.

We're laying more wood than a union carpenter here. And it doesn't scare me one bit.  It's hard to believe that Clemson's schedule is under the microscope as some feel, despite a 12-0 record, the Tigers don't belong in the CFP. Dabo Swinney will have his boys put the pedal to the metal here to leave no doubt. This is a team (9-3 ATS) that has covered six of the last seven outings and have won each by no less than 31 points. Virginia is in real trouble here. The Cavaliers pose no threat on the ground (110th) and in the air, face the nation's top pass defense. Oh, by the way, the Tigers also rank No. 1 in scoring "D", allowing a mere, 10.1 PPG. Clemson is 14-3 ATS the last 17 on neutral sites, 18-7-1 ATS the last 26 in the conference, and 17-5 ATS the last 22 overall. This game is going to get uglier to watch than the MNF hit Lawrence Taylor put on Joe Theisman back in the day.Take Clemson. Thank you.  

Take LSU.

This is my TD play.

Game 118.

1:00 pm pst.

Georgia would certainly benefit from a good showing here. But wanting to play well and actually doing so are two entirely different things. To contend with the nation's top team, you must be a complete squad. Well, Georgia falls short offensively. The 76th ranked passing offense is going to once again be without wide receiver, Lawrence Cager (ankle) and will not have the use of wide receiver, George Pickens until the second half (disciplinary). Quarterback, Jake Fromm has barely completed 50 percent of his passes over the last month. The Bulldogs can run the ball but facing the ferocious Tigers stop-unit with a one-dimensional offense, is going to be an uphill battle. On the flipside, Heisman-candidate, Joe Burrow leads the nation's No. 2 offense in both passing and more importantly, scoring. While Georgia is good, LSU is great. The Bulldogs are 0-3-1 ATS the last four meetings in this series and 2-5 ATS the last seven games played following an ATS win. The Tigers are 6-2 ATS the last eight games played vs. teams with a winning record and 15-7 ATS the last 22 games played vs. conference foes. Take LSU. Thank you.

Take CMU.

This is my 95% ANGLE PLAY.

Game 106.

9:00 am pst.

The MAC West has fared well in the championship game, winning 9 of the L13. CMU enters the title game covering 9 of the L10 with the #1 offense in MAC play (515.0 YPG). Miami-Ohio ranks 115th in passing, 98th in rushing, and 96th in scoring. The Redhawks just can't keep pace offensively in this matchup. The Chippewas are 5-1 ATS the L6 in conference play, 5-0 ATS the L5 as a favorite, and 6-1 ATS the L7 overall. Take CMU. Thank you.  

Take the UNDER in the ULL.

This is my TOM.

Games 107/108.

9:00 am pst.

ULL has played to 6 UNDERS over the L7 outings while APP State has played to 6 UNDERS in the L8 contests. Both teams play tough defenses as the Ragin' Cajuns rank 11th, yielding 17.8 PPG and the Mountaineers ranks 18th, allowing just 18.8 PPG. The UNDER is 6-1 in ULL's L6 in conference play, 4-0 in ULL's L4 vs. winners, 5-2 in APP State's L7 in conference play and 6-1 in APP State's L7 vs. winners. Take the UNDER. Thank you.

Take Los Angeles.

This is my CONSENSUS PLAY.

Game 527.

7:35 pm pst.

LA owns the best record in the West at 19-3, which includes a 10-1 mark on the road. Portland is 4-4 since Carmelo Anthony has arrived, but LeBron James is coming to town and he does not like to share the spotlight. Take the Lakers. Thank you.

Take Minnesota.

This is my OM play.

Game 515.

5:05 pm pst.

Minny has covered 8 straight against OKC, winning 6 of those 8 SU. the Timberwolves are superior both offensively and on the boards. Minnesota is 4-1 ATS the L5 on the road and 8-2 ATS the L10 as a road 'dog. Take the Timberwolves. Thank you.

Take Brooklyn.

This is my ATR play.

Game 513.

4:05 pm pst.

In juries haven't affected Brooklyn as they are 7-3 (SU and ATS) since Irving joined LeVert on the injury list. Charlotte, which is 3-7 SU and 4-6 ATS their L10, just doesn't measure up offensively here. The Nets are 10-4 ATS the L14 vs. the Hornets and 4-1 ATS the L5 overall. Take Brooklyn. Thank you.

Take Dallas.

This is my TEN STAR WINNER.

Game 101.

5:50 pm pst.

Dallas, which leads the NFC East at 6-6, has Chicago this week, Los Angeles next, then two division rivals in Philadelphia and Washington. The Cowboys need every win they can get right now. They have the NFL's #1 offense in yards (432.8 YPG) and face a team that owns its 29th offense in the same category (281.8 YPG). The dismal, Bears, which average a mere, 17.7 PPG just won't be able to keep pace here offensively. They have no ground game to control the clock and keep the Cowboys "D" honest. Dallas is 8-3-1 ATS the L12 as a road favorite. Chicago is 2-5 ATS the L7 at home. Take the Cowboys. Thank you.  

Take Portland.

This is my CTB play.

Game 878.

7:00 pm pst.

This line should be closer to DD's. Portland, which is 6-1 SU and ATS is playing very good basketball. CSN, at 1-7 SU and 3-4 ATS just doesn't have the horses to run in this matchup. Take the Pilots. Thank you.

Take Virginia.

This is my BB Play.

Game 831.

4:00 pm pst.

Virginia enters this contest at a perfect, 7-0. Purdue is 4-3 and despite having this game circled since an Elite 8, OT loss last March, will once again be disappointed. The Cavaliers again own the nation's #1 defense, yielding just 40.3 PPG and also 1st in FG%, allowing opponents to shoot a mere, 28.8%. The Boilermakers do not have an explosive offense to compete here. Virginia is 36-15 ATS the L51 on the road and 4-0 ATS the L4 vs. the Big ten. Purdue is 1-4 ATS the L5 vs. winners and 1-4 ATS the L5 vs. the AC C. Take the Cavaliers. Thank you.

Take UTEP.

This is my DOW.

Game 791.

6:00 pm pst.

UTEP, which is 5-0 SU and 2-0 ATS on the campaign, already thumped NMSU, 65-50 a few weeks ago. The Aggies are missing two key guards in Henry and Harris and just aren't the same team without them. they are 8-1 ATS the L9 nonconference games and 3-7 ATS the L10 at home. Take UTEP. Thank you.

Take Arkansas.

This is my CRUSHER PLAY.

Game 778.

5:00 pm pst.

Arkansas, which is 7-0 SU and 5-2 ATS, has won and covered the L3 meetings with Austin Peay. The Razorbacks are 6-0 SU and 5-1 ATS at home outscoring visitors by 24.5 PPG. The Governors will face the nation's #3 ranked defense here. Austin Peay is 1-6 ATS the L7 on the road and 2-5 ATS the L7 vs. the SEC. Arkansas is 8-2 ATS the L10 nonconference games and 6-1 ATS the L7 vs. the OVC. Take the Razorbacks. Thank you.

Take GM.

This is my SD play.

Game 756.

4:00 pm pst.

With an 8-1 record, George mason is playing solid basketball. They are on a 3-game SU and ATS hot streak, in which they took down ODU, Nebraska, and NMSU. When stepping outside of the A10, the Patriots are money, going 9-3 ATS the L12. Take George Mason. Thank you.

Take Iowa.

This is my MM play.

Game 763.

4:00 pm pst.

Syracuse hasn't looked too sharp thus far, falling to every good foe they have faced. meanwhile, Iowa stepped up twice, covering both against Tennessee and Texas Tech, winning outright vs. the Red Raiders as a 7-pt 'dog. Must side with the hotter team getting points here. take the Hawkeyes. Thank you.

Take New England.

This is my LB.

 Game 473.

5:20 pm pst.

Say what you want about the New England offense but Tom Brady is still piling up "W's". This is the game they get back in sync. Their No. 1 defense (10.6 PPG allowed) will shut down Deshaun Watson and the Houston "O". The Patriots have taken the L8 meetings in this series SU, going 6-2 ATS. They are 7-3 ATS the L10 vs. the AFC, 10-4 ATS the L14 in December, and 6-2 ATS the L8 on the road. The Texans are 1-4 ATS the L5 vs. the AFC, 2-9-1 ATS the L12 in December, and 1-5 ATS the L6 at home. Take New England. Thank you.