Taking NORTH DAKOTA STATE. Now. You know I have South Dak State and Mike Daum winning this conference. But I have to take the Bison at home. 41-4 under HC Richman since 2014 - They have 13 of the last 20 in the series, and 11 of the last 12 here in Fargo. 5* Best Bet NORTH DAKOTA STATE 

Taking BOSTON COLLEGE. Will grab the tough home dog. Who has Clemson beat? I see one good vs Florida. And that was the Gators in a slump. BC played Texas Tech tough in a winter tournament. Beat Duke here and just lost by a point on the road to Virginia. Might even go +180 ML. 4* Money Maker BOSTON COLLEGE 

4* Total Money OVER North Carolina/ Florida State

Taking DUQUESNE. Look. I don't expect much from either club this year. I think they are at the bottom of the A10 conference. That being said, in a basic PK game like this, I will grab the home team. GW has lost every game they haven't played at home this year. Florida State, Kansas State, Xavier, Penn State. GW won both games last year, but I'm on the home team serving up a win and a plate of revenge. 4* Money Maker DUQUESNE 

Taking MARQUETTE. Just thing they are the better team. Plus, we have double revenge from last season. 4* Money Maker MARQUETTE

Taking NASHVILLE. I know all about the 'Vegas Flu' as the Knights continue to ring up wins. What a great story for Las Vegas. But I do like the Preds here. They have been in town since New Years Eve. Yeah, they probably had a good time. But they aren't just in for a day and out. They have been here. Like the Knights, probably just relaxed yesterday. Give me the solid dog. 4* Money Maker NASHVILLE PREDATORS 

Taking DEPAUL. Again. One of those spots. I know GT isn't it's old dominate self. And DePaul beat them last year. I think it is a rebuilding year for Patrick Ewing's group. They won some games. But I think the Blue Demons are the better team tonight. 4* Money Maker DEPAUL 

Taking SAN DIEGO STATE. So we get a little triple revenge as Colorado State won both regular season games by 1, and 8 in the MWC Tournament. This isn't the same Rams team. Don't get giddy over 8 wins. They score 70 and give up 75. They beat their cupcakes. Give me the Aztecs to win this one by 10. 4* Money Maker SAN DIEGO STATE 

Taking MISSISSIPPI STATE here. Have to grab the home dog in conference play. Home team 23-9 ATS last 32 in the series. Bulldogs 13-3 ATS last 16 at home vs Razorbacks. Give me the better defensive team. 4* Money Maker MISSISSIPPI STATE 

Taking the WILD and going PUCK LINE. Not going to lay over 150. A couple days for Florida. Just think Minnesota wins this one. Nothing fancy. 4-1. 4* PL Money  MINNESOTA WILD 

Taking PORTLAND. Cavs with Boston on deck for a big ESPN game. I think the Trailblazers bring the proverbial 'A' game vs the big, bad LeBron Cavaliers. 4* Money Maker PORTLAND 

Taking TCU. Baylor a different team without G Lual-Acil in there. Just can't get the offense going. This is a big game for TCU. Just lost to Oklahoma. Now in a tough spot vs the Bears. Kansas on deck. Then at Texas and Oklahoma. After starting 12-0, they can be 13-4 in a blink of an eye. 4* Money Maker TCU 

Taking MANHATTAN. Pretty simple for me. I think the Jaspers are the second best team in the MAAC. Marist on the other hand, I have pegged at the bottom. Manhattan 5-2 ATS last 7 when visiting the Red Foxes. 4* Money Maker MANHATTAN 

Taking JAMES MADISON here. Just one of those spots I am going against the numbers. Madison gives up more than they score. They have 4 wins on the year. W&M come in with 8 wins, scoring almost 90ppg. And are faves. 4* Money Maker JAMES MADISON 

Taking CENTRAL MICHIGAN. Chips have controlled this series winning 4 straight winning by 10 on the road and 23 on this court. Maybe the line is too good to be true. But laying a bucket, I'll grab the home team. 4* Money Maker CENTRAL MICHIGAN 

Taking TOWSON. So I had these guys both right near the top of CAA play. Tigers coming in off loss to a good College of Charleston team. They each won on their own courts last year. Just feel that Towson is the better team. 4* Money Maker TOWSON 

Taking ALABAMA. So here we are. 3rd times a charm right. Who takes the crown? I had Clemson ML last year. Had Alabama minus points the year before. Back to the Tide. Look. All I heard coming into the playoff selection was how Bama didn't play anyone. Lost to the only good team they played. Didn't deserve to be here. Forget the fact they were ranked #1 all year long. You don't think Saban uses this crap to motivate. Hard to motivate when you have been favored in 50 straight games or whatever it is. Well. After I typed that I went all the back to the 2010 season. 1 game. They were a 1.5pt dog at Georgia in 2015. They won 38-10. These guys are healthy. The defenses might offset. But Bama offense has the edge. They aren't facing Watson who carved them up. Heck, we saw what he did in his brief NFL stint. No. They get Kelly Bryant. 13 TDs 6 INTs on the year. In the 2 previous Championships, we saw 76-75, Bama by 1. That was with Watson. As good as Clemson is. I can't sit here and think they are that good right now. I know you will here about their great bowl run the last few years. We aren't laying 6.5 like the previous 2 years. It's a FG. And I am in on the Tide. 8* Sure Shot ALABAMA 

Taking OKLAHOMA. Backing the Sooners to make it to the Championship. Strength vs strength. Georgia defense, vs the Heisman winner and a monster offense. I know, I know. Defense wins champions. Stoops can't win big games. Throwing that out here. This Sooner defense is good enough to slow things down on Georgia. I don't think the Bulldogs can do the same with Oklahoma. I am trying to find the offense they faced that is anything like what they see in this game. I have no idea what the heck happened at home vs Iowa State. Laying 31, losing outright. That is some mind-boggling crap. But that being said - Sooners went to the Horseshoe and dominated Ohio State. They took care of a pretty tough TCU squad twice. Georgia put up 50+ on Missouri who put up 16 on Texas. Not that I like comparing teams this way. But Georgia has yet to face this kind of team. I think Sooners win this by double digits. 10* Money Bomb OKLAHOMA 

Going UNDER the total here. Citi Field in January. Should be a blast. I don't think it will be 20 degrees. Really interested to see the fan turnout for this. I just have to think Under. Not the usual rink for these guys. I know it is hockey. I know it is suppose to be cold. But this Only twice in the 9 Winter Classic Games played has this total gone over 5.5 - There were 2 that ended at 5 goals. 4* Total Money UNDER Sabres/ Rangers 

Going OVER the total here. Won't be shocked if we are over 50 by halftime today. UCF will put up some points. I think Auburn will get 40+. Look. We can sit here and say, oh, Auburn mails it in. They were a game away from the playoffs. And I can't blame you for that thinking. But then they get a match-up vs the only undefeated team. I think that will peak their interest. Again. Yes, they beat then #1 Georgia, and then #1 Alabama. But playing an undefeated team, even from the AAC will get their attention. Scott Frost and all the assistants stayed on to complete the 13-0 season. We know they will all-in here. Slaying an SEC team? A team that beat a pair of #1 ranked teams. Heck. That is a nice trophy to hang their hats on their. This game has absolute 45-44 thriller written all over it. Or the Tigers absolutely mail it in and get throttled 47-13. I am betting on a wild shoot-out. 5* Best Bet OVER Auburn/ Central Florida 

Going UNDER here. South Carolina fired their OC. Have a young QB. Facing a tough Michigan defense. Michigan gets its best QB back. Though how rusty or at least a little out of sync will he be since he hasn't thrown a pass in a game since a loss to Wiscy on November 18th. 4* Total Money UNDER South Carolina/ Michigan 

-- I know this line has moved since we put it out -- Still take SF - They will cover a TD -- Taking the NINERS. Well. Faded the Jimmy G show last week. That didn't work out well. But we see they aren't playing for a higher pick. I said in games we took SF that they like Jimmy and their HC. Rams I think will rest up here after a fine season and get ready for the playoffs. 4* Money Maker SF NINERS

4* Total Money UNDER Saints / Bucs

4* Total Money UNDER  Bengals / Ravens 

4* Total Money UNDER Raiders / Chargers

Taking the TITANS. Not sure where the Jags motivation is? They are locked into the 3 seed. They host a home game. Even off that SF loss, I can't see them risking getting guys injured. Maybe they play a half. I had Tennessee last Sunday. Win and they are in. I'll back the small home fave. 10* Money Bomb TENNESSEE TITANS 

Taking the FALCONS here. Man. All I am  hearing is talk about the Panthers. I know this isn't the same Super Bowl team as last year. The offense clearly not the same. I know Julio is banged up. But hell. It is Week 17. Playoff spot on the line. Time to man up. They win, they are in. They lose. And they need Arizona to beat Seattle. Just take care of business yourself. As for Carolina. They have some possible seed movement. Anywhere from 2-6. Not sure how they play it. They get down early, they might pull back. They just played a really tough game vs TB needed everything to win. Atlanta 7-2 ATS last 9 here at home vs Panthers. 5* Best Bet ATLANTA FALCONS 

Taking GEORGIA STATE. Now. As much as I love ULL in the Sun Belt, I think these guys can battle for the top spot. Troy is the defending champs. But that was kinda of get hot at the right time. They were not even .500 in league play. I'll grab the Panthers ML here. 4* Money Maker GEORGIA STATE 

4* Total Money UNDER Bears/ Vikings 

4* Total Money UNDER Jets/ Pats

Taking the COLTS. So Indy has lost 6 straight and 9 of 10. Yet, are favored. Look. Normally this a game I would mark a giant X through during the regular season. But final game of the season. Most likely, final game of Pagano's reign for the Colts. I will back the home team. As bad as this team is, likely assured the 3rd pick in the draft, they haven't quit. Oh, they blow 10pt leads like that is what you are suppose to do to win games. But they aren't mailing games in. Can't see them doing it here. Not with Frank Gore also probably heading out the door. They will play for that old timer for sure. Texans have been riddled with injuries all year. Not even sure they get off the plane. This is the game the Colts should win by 10+. Not get up 17-0 and somehow lose  21-20. 4* Money Maker INDIANAPOLIS COLTS 

Taking MIAMI tonight. Almost want to go +200 on ML. But we'll grab the points. Now. I still think The U is a year from really being a top program again. Richt can coach and recruit. Have to like them in the home dog role. We have seen them demolish Va Tech and ND on this field. They have pulled some magic out of the rear-ends this year in last second wins over FSU and G-Tech. Plus, that crazy turnover chain! Everyone always sleeps on Wiscy. All they do is churn out 10 win seasons so we can't overlook them. But the points are too good to pass up. 4* Money Maker MIAMI HURRICANES 

4* Money Maker NORTHERN KENTUCKY 

Taking ALABAMA. Did you even have to look to see where I was going with this game? Unranked giving points to ranked. And not just a ranked team, but a team in the Top 10. 4* Money Maker ALABAMA 

Might come back with a few CBB - will be adding NFL also - 

Taking UAB here. These are who I think are the top 2 CUSA teams. Will gladly take the Blazers at home. Mid Ten playing their 5th straight away game. Off a 1-4 neutral court run. Miami, USC, Princeton, Auburn. Not exactly cupcakes. Now they have to get up for their biggest challenge. I think the Blazers in a better scheduling spot. UAB 8-1 ATS last 9 in series, and 6-0 ATS here at home. 4* Money Maker UAB 

Taking STL. Too many points. Think Bilikens are an improved group this year. 4* Money Maker STL BILLIKENS 

Taking ARKANSAS here. As much as I love cashing my small schools, like my Top 10* Money Bomb last night on Idaho, or our Best Bet last night on UL Lafayette. I do come back to big schools when I see something I like. And there is nothing more I like in college hoops than the old 'unranked' laying points to the 'ranked' team. I can't knock the Vols. Only losses to NC and Nova. Not too shabby. Now, scoring 90ppg like the Hogs you would think you are just beating up on the Samfords of the world. Well, 104 on Oral Roberts I'll give you. 101 on UConn offsets that. They did lose to NC 87-68. But even with the Vols playing NC to the bitter end, we have to look deeper. That was a home game for Tenn. Much like this is for Arkansas. I see this as 10-13 point win. 4* Money Maker ARKANSAS 

Taking the POINTS with IOWA STATE. These guys went into Oklahoma and won. They win ugly. They lose ugly. They can play defense. They can put up points on offense. This is a scrappy bunch. This is a home game for Memphis and it looks a bit low to me. They do have some trouble slowing teams down, even if they march up and down putting their own points on the board. But the Cyclones won't be shocked. They see Big 12 spread offensives all the time. I think their defense can do enough to maybe pull out the outright this afternoon. 4* Money Maker IOWA STATE 

Taking WICHITA STATE. Not in the habit of laying double digit with road faves. But, will in this case. Connecticut is really down. This is not the old Jim Calhoun days. Actually shocked Kevin Ollie still has this gig. Remember when he was on the NBA radar. He won a title, but not with any of his players. His core guys went 16-17 last year. I don't see how they stay within 10. Heck. I think Shockers win by 15-20. Huskies with 5 losses already. Auburn, Arizona, Arkansas, Michigan State, Syracuse. They have an OT win over Monmouth. Who they trailed at home, by 6 at the half. They have an OT win over Columbia. Columbia! Who they trailed by 11 at half. Wichita will want to get their AAC career off to a nice start. Thumbing Uconn would do that. 4* Money Maker WICHITA STATE 

Taking LOUISVILLE here. Big edge for the Cards. First, the coach. Plenty of bowls under his belt. Miss State HC left for greener pastures. Second. QBs. Last year's Heisman who had a pretty good follow up season, in his last college game. For the Miss State, their season starter lost for the year in Egg Bowl vs Ole Miss. I just think this lines up with a lot of positives for UL. Like I said - Mullen to the Gators. No Fitzgerald. Tough to overcome a UL team looking to make up for last years 29-9 loss to LSU, another SEC team. No lack of focus as their QB is looking to go out on a high note. 8* Sure Shot LOUISVILLE 

Taking USC. You can grab the points, but we will grab the +250 for a nicer payday. I know everyone is talking about OSU snub. But how do you think SC feels? These guys have similar resumes. But OSU was trucked by Iowa allow 50+ to a 6 loss team. At least getting pummeled on the road in South Bend isn't as ugly. SC is 20-2 with Denard under center. 4* Money Maker USC 

Taking ULL. Had these guys in a loss at Clemson. I think they beat these guys by 15-20 tonight. As I have said. I think these guys can be Sun Belt Champs and get fitted for dancing shows. Ark-LR is the gang that can't shoot straight. 38% from the field. 25% from 3, 64% FT. Getting outscored by about 10 a game. 5* Best Bet UL LAFAYETTE

Taking IDAHO. Look. I have these guys winning the Big Sky. To do that. You need to prove yourselves. What better way than to get some revenge. North Dakota won both games last year. Doing it by taking out last year's Big Sky Champs is what is needed tonight. 10* Money Bomb IDAHO 

Taking TEXAS STATE. Have to take the points here. Both teams not expected to do much in the Sun Belt. 4* Money Maker TEXAS STATE

Taking NEW MEXICO STATE. First bowl game in nearly 60 years for the Aggies. These guys looked pretty evenly matched in my eyes. Not a far ride for Aggies backers. Word is they will be rolling in pretty deep with fan support. Huge game for the school. 5* Best Bet NEW MEXICO STATE 

Taking RIDER. Not sure Canisius keeps up the scoring here. Broncs 4-1 ATS last 5 visiting the Griffs. Road team on a 7-3 ATS run. 4* Money Maker RIDER 

Taking TOLEDO. Just one of those spots where I can't bet the Ivy. Toledo is a MAC monster this season. But they aren't the worse of the bunch either. There will be zero home court advantage for Penn. Getting any points is a gift. I think we can win this one outright. 4* Money Maker TOLEDO 

Taking MICHIGAN STATE. Now. I will say that I was looking at Washington State. They lose their top 2 WRs for the game. Not that should matter since they have other players with 30+ catches. What really flipped me to Sparty is 1 - The coaches. Does anyone really have faith in Mike Leach? He tossed his hat into the ring of HC openings. Who knows if he was serious. But the coaches under maybe raised an eyebrow. Freshened up resumes. Dantonio, I know, will bring his A game. Dude got into with Michigan HC over the bowls. This team will come out angry with something to prove. 17-4 ATS 14 outright wins in Dantonio's last 21 listed as dogs. Now. This opened with Wash State as a the fave. Now it is a pk or even MSU favored. Either way, Sparty is the play. 8* Sure Shot MICHIGAN STATE 

Taking SAN DIEGO tonight. Easy to look at SF. I like the Dons. Off a big win over Nevada. Swept SD last year including a 60-43 blowout on this court. Payback for the Toreros. 5* Best Bet SAN DIEGO 

Going UNDER the total in the Alamodome. Maybe I'm a giant sucker. But the only way I see this game going over is if we get a 20-20 tie and trade scores in OT. We know that Stanford is going to pound the ball and try to run all game with Love. TCU is an under machine, 10 of their last 13. Paterson always has a tough defense. The holding teams to under 100ypg rushing should be taken with a grain a salt since they face some air-raid attacks in the Big 12. But what can't be overlooked is that 5 teams had season low yards vs them. And all teams, had over a 100 yards per game less facing TCU then their season averages. 4* Total Money UNDER Stanford/ TCU 

Taking SOUTHERN UTAH. A nice 8-1 ATS run last 9 has me on SUU. These guys normally split out in their games winning at home the last couple years. Last year though, road teams won both games. Bobcats 2-6 ATS last 8 on the road. Add in that Montana State also on a 2-8-1 ATS run in Big Sky play. We are on the home team. 4* Money Maker SOUTHERN UTAH 

Taking MILWAUKEE here. A little home dog, but will grab ML. At a point or 2, I think we win. I am not betting dogs to lose by a bucket. Oakland is my pick to win the Horizon. But I look at this line and think, if it's too easy, it usually is. 4* Money Maker WISC-MILWAUKEE 

Taking WRIGHT STATE. So, my first thought is to fade off a win at Georgia Tech. But then I look at this conference match-up. And what I see is Wright State blow-outs at home over UIC. 87-49 last year. By 14 in 2016. (Plus a 31pt in 2016 conference tourney) - They have won 5 of the last 6 SU. UIC with 3 wins in their last 10 games. Trinity Christian, Dartmouth and Wisconsin- Parkside. I don't think they have been taking it easy, before flipping the switch for a road game in Dayton. 4* Money Maker WRIGHT STATE 

Taking OKLAHOMA STATE. Man. Was really on these guys coming into the year. Thought the offense would really carry them to the Playoffs. Well, here we are in Orlando with a 9-3 record. Rudolph will score on this defense. I think 10 wins is big for the club. They have a chance to win back to back bowl games. No way that VT has the offense to trade punches. And let's not get wrapped up in the Hokie defense. 21st best passing defense?  Who have they faced that runs a similar offense? West Va in Week 1? Remember that the ACC replaced a couple QBs this year. Watson, Trubisky, Kaaya, Peterman. I won't bore you with their schedule. But beating Old Dom and ECU by big numbers isn't all that impressive. They scored more than 24 in 1 ACC game this year. They didn't even face the best ACC passing teams. I think that the big play ability of the Cowboys is a big difference maker this afternoon. 4* Money Maker OKLAHOMA STATE 

Taking TULSA. 15? As I say. If it looks too easy.. I think they are begging people to take ECU. We have all the stats in our favor. Not sure I can remember laying a number like this with an AAC team I have ranked this low in conference. 4* Money Maker TULSA 

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Taking UTAH STATE. I'll the double digits with the Aggies. Here are the win margins the last few home games over San Jose State. 26 last March. 18 in 2016. 28 in 2014. 14-3 ATS last 17 for Utah State over Spartans in this series. 4* Money Maker UTAH STATE 

4* Total Money OVER Missouri / Texas

Taking MISSOURI. We already are on the over in this game. I am just thinking that the Tigers are just playing that much better. Texas barely got here. They get up for 'bigger' named teams. I think Missouri puts up 40+. As long as the Longhorns get off the bus, both side and total should cash easily. But we have seen some duds so far. As we rolled with FAU and La Tech, teams scoring 50, but both games went under. (We didn't have sides in either game) But I would hate this one to end up 44-13 and kick myself for not being on the team I believe is going to cover. 5* Best Bet MISSOURI 

Taking BOSTON COLLEGE. I like Steve Addazzio. I think the kids really play for him. We saw wins over Louisville and Florida State. They get up for big games. Playing a bowl game, even in Yankee Stadium is big for these guys. And really, how is Iowa laying points to anyone. Forget about them ripping apart Ohio State. That is clearly a blip in their season. These guys are a barely a .500 team that isn't that good. Iowa 0-5 SU their last 5 bowl games. Losing by 27 to Florida, 29 to Stanford, 17 to Tennessee, 7 to LSU and 17 to Oklahoma. Now, they are playing BC in the Bronx - Zero motivation factor in a step down spot. 5* Best Bet BOSTON COLLEGE 

Grabbing SOUTHERN MISS and all the points today. How can we not take this dog? I love to gamble as much as the next guy, and the ML +510 or whatever seems inviting. But instead, I will just play the points. First. Basic handicapping brings us to the motivation factor. FSU was a team many thought would be in the Playoffs. You lose your QB and it is all down hill to a 6-6 season just to make this bowl to keep a streak alive. Their HC bolts to Texas A&M. Their defensive leader is sitting out. For Southern Miss, this is a Super Bowl. A chance to beat Florida State. You know their players won't be just going through the motions which could be the case on the other side of the field.  4* Money Maker SOUTHERN MISS

Going UNDER the total here. Someday's you really like the games. Other days, not so much. I guess you can back Utah and their 10-1 SU HC in his last 11 bowl games. I guess you can back K-State and their 78 HC, who may or may not retire at years end. I wouldn't even argue if you wanted to grab UCLA on the ML. But as our sole Tuesday bowl action selection, I think we have a nice winner on tap. So NIU brings a pretty decent defense to the game, but the offense leaves a lot to liked. The Duke defense ranks a bit better, but their offense is even behind NIU. If this game goes to OT, we are in trouble - Because every other scenario that I have sees this play out to the teams rarely even scoring a combined 45. 4* Total Money UNDER Duke/ Northern Illinois 

Going UNDER the total tonight. Where the heck is any motivation for the Raiders? 3000 miles from home. 30 degrees. Cold, miserably Philly on Christmas night. It's reported that Del Rio has a 50/50 shot at coming back next year. I see this playing into a 24-10, 27-14 type affair. 4* Total Money UNDER Raiders/ Eagles

4* Total Money UNDER Steelers/ Texans

Taking FRESNO here. Going with the team that has the better defense. Long trip for Houston. Fresno has played in Hawaii already this season. Cougars on 3rd QB. Have to give it to Tedford, 1-11 to 9-4. Kids are obviously buying in. Applewhite, also in his first year at Houston. Applewhite's first game was last years Las Vegas Bowl where they lost 34-10 to San Diego State. 13-1 in 2015, 9-4 last year, and now 7-4. Just don't see much motivation for Houston. 4* Money Maker FRESNO STATE BULLDOGS 

Taking the COWBOYS this afternoon. Tough laying with Dallas at home especially with their terrible HC. But we are getting a fresh and angry Zeke back. That is enough to move the needle for us to Dallas. This Seattle team is in turmoil. Giving up tons of points. 72 points allowed last 2 weeks! Defense players tweeting at each other. Wilson is a great QB. Guy, by himself, has this team still alive for the playoffs. Now, we have seen Dallas and their brain dead HC crumble with playoffs on the line before. But I can't undervalue the return of Elliot. That is a huge boost. Coming off a 35pt home loss, you expect Seattle to be angry. But the defense is a shell of its former self. My thinking. Zeke, fresh off his break, bullies Seahawks late and Dallas wins this by 10. 5* Best Bet DALLAS COWBOYS 

Taking ARIZONA. Simple thinking for me here. Giants mail it in here on Christmas Eve. The Eli show comes to an end at home, against rival Redskins. That is the game the Giants go all out. This has been a brutal year all around for NY. The coach. The QB. The WR. The defense. Everything. Good news is they will draft high. Last week they left it all on the field in a near win vs the Eagles. They can't get up like that again. Not a chance. Not 3 weeks in a row. Next week. We'll look to NYG. Both teams playing for pride. Final home game for the Cardinals. Give the fans an early Christmas gift with an easy win! 10* Money Bomb ARIZONA CARDINALS 

4* Total Money UNDER Jags/ Niners

Taking the JAGUARS. Man. Every where I look I see the Niners are back with Jimmy G. I had these guys with Jimmy the Gent. I get it. They are playing hard. I wrote this in previous write ups. They are playing hard for the new coach, and their QB. But as they say. Defense travels. We can mock Bortles all day long. And who can blame you? Fact is though, the guy has been very good lately. 900+ yards and 7TDs 0 picks last 3 games. And the Jags have been getting into the end zone. Not getting FGs like SF. Jimmy G is moving the ball, but trading 3 and 7 just doesn't add up to Ws. We saw this Jax defense frustrate Big Ben and a pretty good Steelers team to the tune of 5 INTs. Back to how our defense travels. This defense has 51 sacks. SF has given up 42. Good for 8th worse in the league. Jags have allowed just 21 (4th best). SF at tied for 6th least sacks. Jags 2nd in INTs with 20. SF 5th worse with 7. 4* Money Maker JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 

4* Total Money UNDER Chargers/ Jets

Taking the TITANS. Had these guys last week ML and they let me down. Now I will grab them as a nice home puppy. Rams off a huge win over Seattle, 42-7. That was their statement game. Much like when we had the Jags over the Seahawks as their statement game. Now, we can see a bit of a let down. They have the Niners at home to close out their season. I just think with a desperate Tennessee team, this is too many points. Titans 9-1 SU their last 10 at home. Have to take the home team this afternoon. 4* Money Maker TENNESSEE TITANS 

4* Total Money UNDER Lions/ Bengals

Taking the CHIEFS today. Hate laying huge numbers like this. Went 1-1 last night with the big faves. But this NFL season is crazy. I think the gap between the teams is this big. And not just this game. Look across the card. Just huge lines. As a big dog guy, you can only hold your nose so many times as you get burned during a season. So for here. Win and in KC gets the nod. I thought Miami would be a playoff team. I thought Cutler back with his old coach would produce nice numbers. They have some decent WRs in Miami. They had a decent home run hitting RB before trading him away. The defense has talent. And it will get them a new HC on Black Monday in 2 weeks. Andy Reid isn't calling plays on offense and lo and behold they scored 30 in 2 of the last 3 games. I think Dolphins are going through the motions. We saw how good KC can be as they roared out of the gate. And we saw them flat out awful. They are on the upswing again. Dolphins have been bad on the road. They pulled out a miracle win for us in Week 1. Lost to Jets 20-6. Shut out by Ravens 40-0. Lost by 24 at Carolina, 18 at NE, 8 at Buffalo. Pulled a gem out of the butts in Atlanta 20-17. We know they aren't scoring 20. Chiefs averaging nearly 30ppg last 3. 4* Money Maker KC CHIEFS 

Taking the VIKINGS. Again. I will lay the big number. Not happy about it. But Minny is playing for a bye week, and a shot at home field throughout the playoffs. Possible since Eagles lost their QB. Ya never know. Now. If GB had A-Aron behind center. Different story. But that went out last week in their loss. No Rodgers. That is a dagger. They might be OK for a half. But I think the reality sets in. Fact is Hundley has been terrible. OT wins at Cleveland and over TB. Not exactly Vikings type teams. Did we see them get blanked by Baltimore? The only game he looked half-way decent in was against the Steelers. And we now that Pitt plays down to teams. And the fact that they admitted to looking ahead to New England. I think McCarthy is a terrible coach. It is obvious. No Rodgers, the team is pathetic. Zimmer is a great coach. They will be playing for blood tonight. Just look at this line. They are begging us to take the Packers. 8-9pt division home dog rivalry game. I'm not buying it. This is a deflated Packers team. 4* Money Maker MINNESOTA VIKINGS 

Taking MISSISSIPPI STATE. Will lay the big number. Bulldogs crushed Southern Miss by 42 last year on the road. They have been beating up lesser teams to start this year. This should probably be another 15-20 point win. 4* Money Maker MISSISSIPPI STATE 

Taking the RAVENS. I'm going say this. I can make a case for taking every dog this NFL weekend. But then we will be dead broke. Like last December, the faves continue to crush. We have picked our spots with faves. Some cash, some lose. Laying basically 2 TDs in the NFL is not a recipe for long term success. But I look at Ravens as a team still alive for the playoffs. They get a Colts team that has an OL that has gotten their QB sacked 43 times this season. We had them last week on Thursday. They couldn't contain Brock! You would think they would play with some pride at home. You figure their HC is done after this season. Ravens win out, and are in the playoffs. 5 straight losses for the Colts. They blew another double digit lead, at home to boot! Indy hasn't scored more than 17 points in a game in over a month. Baltimore somehow averaging 30ppg their last 7 games. Ravens have forced 33 TOs, most in the league. I think our D is good for a pair today, and that should generate at least 10 extra points for us. 4* Money Maker BALTIMORE RAVENS 

Taking SAN DIEGO STATE here. I know you worry about option running offenses. Normally, it is a team you take the points with they step up in class against a bigger school. But let's not forget that Rocky Long has seen this offense plenty. Air Force and New Mexico have the same run game. Aztecs defense gave up just 502 yards in those 2 games this year. Now SDST doesn't thrill you out of the stadium with their offense. But in RB Penny, they have a guy who can explode for us. Guy is a beast and will go over 2000 yards in this game. The defense should be the difference for us covering this number. 5* Best Bet SAN DIEGO STATE 

Taking EVANSVILLE. These guys were crushed by Duke. But they were also missing a pair of key guards. Now. They don't suit up here, we could be in trouble. My feelings is that, chances are you are getting beat by Duke either way. Why not rest when you can and get ready for conference play. Especially vs a team that beat by double digits 3 times last year. I'm looking for a triple revenge a big showing this afternoon. 4* Money Maker EVANSVILLE 

Taking NEVADA tonight. Really like this group. Have moved on them a few times already. Another Vegas Tournament game here. No other real reason for me. Think this is a game that Nevada should win by 20. 4* Money Maker NEVADA 

Taking BRADLEY. Have these guys as a little MVC sleeper. Think the doggy bites here. I had Ole Miss a couple games ago and they lost in OT to Ill State as they trailed by 10 at the half. I think Bradley is better. Maybe they take them 'seriously'. But I don't think that really matters. I think this game is a toss up. Points are a bonus. 4* Money Maker BRADLEY 

Taking INDIANA STATE. Might be a sucker play. I have the Sycamores to win this one by 10-15 points. Elon ending a long road trip. These guys just want to get home for Christmas. Should be coasting to a nice win today. 4* Money Maker INDIANA STATE

Taking LAMAR here. A little Vegas Tournament action before Christmas. Southland Conference Lamar. These are the type of small schools I always take early on. Nobody really knows much about them. They have returning starters from their CIT team. So they are experienced in a tournament atmosphere. This is big for these guys. As much as I am a Big West guy, give me the Cardinals here. 4* Money Maker LAMAR 

Taking CENTRAL MICHIGAN here. Man how times have changed. Last year we were riding a Cowboys wave with this team. Now we have a banged up QB who was the 'top pick' in the NFL draft coming into the season having thrown 13TD passes this year! Shane Morris for the Chips is on a nice 14-2 TD/Int run his last 5 games. 4th straight bowl for CMU, lost last year in Miami Bowl. Facing a week offensive team that has a pretty decent defense, I think the Chips are in position to pull out a nice 10pt win on the day. 10* Money Bomb CENTRAL MICHIGAN 

Taking UL LAFAYETTE. Don't be scared of taking this Sun Belt team. These guys have 4 starters back. Should really be an NCAA team if they win their tournament. They have good depth, they hit their FTs. Clemson off big wins over South Carolina and Florida. Are they really taking this group seriously? How many kids on campus tonight? The dog is the hungry wolf looking to take down the big prey. Sun Belt vs ACC. You know who wants it more. Plus we are getting good points. +520 ML won't shock me. 4* Money Maker UL LAFAYETTE

4* Total Money UNDER Pacific/ Arizona State

Taking IDAHO. You know by know that I am high on both these teams to win their conferences. But I am down on Irvine. They just are not scoring enough. Don't be fooled by the numbers. They aren't averaging 70 a game. That is inflated after score 91 and 112 vs Chapman and Poets. They haven't cracked 70 since November 24th vs Northern Arizona. Idaho is winning, and winning big at home. This should be at least a 10pt win for us. 4* Money Maker IDAHO 

Taking PORTLAND here. I have backed Sac State several times last season. But, that was more in conference play. Hornets lost their catalyst before the season started. Judging by 63ppg, (which would be lower if we took out 94 scored against Antelope Valley!!), they miss Graves. Give me the more balanced unit in this tournament. 4* Money Maker PORTLAND PILOTS

Going OVER the total in St Pete. Could have made a play in FIU also. Like the dog catching points. Not much travel for them. First bowl in years. You know they are coming to play. Butch Davis will have the crew ready. Temple with a lot to prove as they are at 6-6. Clearly moving the needle lately as Nutile has been solid behind center with 9TDs and just 2 picks down the stretch. So they are playing to be over .500 for their first year HC. So both 1st year HCs with much to prove. It might get ugly at times. But I think both teams surpass 30. If things really break in our favor, this could be over in the 3rd quarter for us. 4* Total Money OVER Temple/ FIU

Taking LIBERTY this afternoon. People surely will remember that Ft Wayne is coming off an absolute beat-down of Indiana, on the road, winning 92-72. And now, a dog to Liberty. If they beat Big 10 Indiana by 20, they should beat Big South Liberty by 50! Well, Liberty is a tough squad. Plays defense. Should be in the fight for Big South Championship. Not as sexy as beating Indiana, but they did win at Wake. 4* Money Maker LIBERTY 

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Taking the BLAZERS. So I see a lot of the money coming on the Spurs. They are still nursing Leonard back. Give me Portland. Think their guards get to the basket and are the difference tonight. 4* Money Maker PORTLAND TRAILBLAZERS

Taking me some money earnin' FURMAN tonight. How do you play the Vols off that NC loss? I can't. Up by 6 at half and getting run out 11-3 to end the game and lose 78-73. Rough one. Furman is a leader in the So Con. They have seniors. They can hit their 3s. They have a pounder inside in Rafferty. I think we stay inside this number. 4* Money Maker FURMAN 

Taking LA TECH on the ML. You can go +5 if you want, but it's Bowl Season, and we are gambling! Like me some Holtz coaching. Skip Holtz has won 3 straight bowls with the Bulldogs. We are sitting at 6-6, winning our last 2 games. So obviously getting over .500 is huge. As is winning another Bowl. They face a 7-5 SMU squad who lost their coach to Arkansas and the SEC. Not sure how much motivation they have playing. I know this is a game in Texas, but LA Tech has been in this area 3 of the last 4 years. Nothing new to them. But it is all new for the Mustangs. They haven't been bowling since 2012 Hawaii Bowl. So without their season long play-caller now ex-HC, I think SMU falls a little short offensively. We know their defense gives up points. I expect Holtz to get the most out of his team as he has done in previous bowls. 5* Best Bet LA TECH BULLDOGS 

Taking IRVINE tonight. Have to grab the points with the Anteaters. They have strung some losses together on this road trip. I can accept that. But they haven't been run out of games. They can rebound. The have some size. Tough defenders. For me, this is just a value spot on a team I like. 4* Money Maker CAL IRVINE 

Taking WESTERN ILLINOIS. These guys played early with the Leathernecks winning by a bucket. Fast forward and Western is now 7-2 winning it's last 2 games by double digits. Eastern 2-7 without it's PG Lewis. WIU bringing defense allow 63pgg and 38% shooting from the floor. Eastern has 2 wins. They crushed something called Fontbonne 96-44. The other 80-79 over IUPU at home. Western beat IUPU 90-77. Against comparable teams, Western is just putting up better numbers right now. Have to grab the points even though it does look 'too easy'. And nothing is gambling is ever as easy as it looks. 4* Money Maker WESTERN ILLINOIS 

Taking MURRAY STATE. Might even get a little +150 ML on this guy. Love my mid major home puppies vs the power conferences. Auburn will in for a battle tonight. We actually cashed the Tigers last game over Mid Ten State. That was a tough call as my initial lean on the short line was towards the dog. But we went home fave and cashed. Tonight, not a fan of Auburn laying in this spot. Racers always tough at home. That gets ramped up in non-con play vs one of the big boys. While Auburn was in a dog fight vs Mid Tenny, Murray cruised past Marist. This is one of those circle games for the home squad. 4* Money Maker MURRAY STATE 

Taking MISSOURI STATE. As I have said a couple times, I like this team. I think they should win the MVC. They are off a horrific loss. And yeah, it is horrific. Anytime a 12 point favorite loses outright, that is a terrible loss. So after 8 days off, it is time to get back in the win column. 4* Money Maker MISSOURI STATE 

Taking SABRES here. Faded the Bruins last night, in a loss. And will do it again. For me. Same thing applies. Now 5 games in 7 days including this back to back spot. Buffalo off for 3 days waiting for Boston to come to town. Give me the home ice doggy. 4* Money Maker BOSTON BRUINS

Taking FLORIDA ATLANTIC. Yeah. I will lay 3+ TDs with Lane. The guy is a kook and a total follow on Twitter trolling old teams and coaches. So we get an extra home game with the Owl. Let's be honest. They can write their own score in. I am expecting at least 50. Lane will love to run it up here. You know he is looking for his next job already. Akron out of the MAC is miserable on defense. This is an average team like what FAU beat up all year in CUSA. Do we forget Akron down 38-0 in the 3rd in MAC Championship Game before Toledo called off the dogs for an unlikely back door cover (45-28)? Owls 9th in scoring just under 40 game. If this was another year, or some other team, I would be worried about motivation. But FAU has won 3 games each of the last 3 years. The home fans will be pumped to come see them roll to a Bowl Win. 8* Sure Shot FAU 

4* Total Money OVER Marshall/ Xavier

Taking MARSHALL tonight. Also going to be on the OVER 175. Look. A team scoring 90ppg and getting 22 should really be an auto play. Xavier off a big comeback home win. Not expecting that close a game tonight. But I do think we keep this within 3 Touchdowns! I just think we are going to see high scoring affair tonight and I think the points can get us a 2-0 night. 4* Money Maker MARSHALL 

Taking the PENGUINS, and going Big Money on the PUCK LINE. You can lay the -160. But I am looking to build my Bowl and NFL bankroll. Avalanche beat Pitt last week 2-1. They were out-shot 40-28. I expect a revenge Pens team to drop at least 4 goals tonight. Colorado has score more than 2 goals just twice in their last 9 games. 3 in their last 10 if you take a 3-2 shoot-out win into account. 4* PL Money PITT PENGUINS