4* Money Maker GEORGE MASON

Taking MICHIGAN STATE here. Big number to lay with Sparty dropping 2 straight. Add in us cashing on Nebraska in their recent wins and this looks like a  bad play. But I am not so sure. We have revenge from a loss last year to the Cornhuskers. We know they won't be looking ahead to a big game vs Maryland next. Both teams 3-3 so Michigan State cannot, and will not look past this team. The recent losses and poor game vs Wiscy make me think we see a crisp, methodical, 20 pt win here tonight. In another spot, Nebraska would warrant a selection. But an angry Izzo bunch is not the place. 4* Money Maker MICHIGAN STATE

4* Money Maker TEXAS A&M

4* Money Maker AUBURN

4* Money Maker CALGARY FLAMES

Taking SOUTH CAROLINA here. If Ole Miss had Sebastian Saiz playing, I am on the Rebels here. But with him out undergoing an eye surgery, I think Miss has a problem down below. The line is still short in my eyes, but the Carolina defense is very good holding teams to 39% shooting. 4* Money Maker SOUTH CAROLINA 

4* Money Maker ST BONAVENTURE

Taking IOWA STATE here. Iowa State is 25-4 SU and 24-4 ATS last 29 games as a home favorite of 3 points or less or a pick. Iowa State is 38-3 SU at home the past 3 years. 4* Money Maker IOWA STATE

4* Money Maker EDMONTON OILERS

4* Money Maker LOYOLA MD

4* Money Maker DETROIT TITANS

4* Money Maker UTAH JAZZ

4* Money Maker COLORADO

Looking for the bigger payday with TAMPA on the PL. Florida had won 12 in a row before dropping 2 straight. They are wrapping up a 6 game road trip close to home. But I think Tampa gets the best of them here. Bolts on a little 4 game win streak themselves. You can lay they money, but I am looking to double my investment. 4* PL Money TAMPA BAY

Taking the BRONCOS here. Had Cincy last week and quite frankly, I think we should have had a win. I said in my write up that the only thing that would cost us is Burfict to start acting the fool. Well.. Let's move on. Manning looked pretty good coming off the bench against SD. Now he has a week of practice to get back in sync with his WRs. Facing this Steelers secondary, it should be a good day for him. Steelers Big Ben got banged around. He faces another defense here. If he goes down, I don't have that much faith in Landry. If Manning goes down, we have seen Brock win some games already. For me, it is about the defenses. Broncos with one better. QBs are a wash. Brown is a beast, but Big Ben needs time to get him the ball. Denver has a couple guys who can play wide-out themselves. Not the best line for us, but I think the Broncos have been one of the best teams all year, and will show it this afternoon. I saw Brock go for 296 and 3 TDs on the road in a loss at Pitt nearly a month ago. Revenge time for the Broncos. 4* Money Maker DENVER BRONCOS  

Going DRAKE on the ML here. These have dropped 5 in a row and 9 of 10. But I am calling upset this afternoon. Drake 12-3-2 ATS last 17 vs SIU including 7 outright wins 10. Worth a shot. If you want, you can grab the points. 4* Money Maker DRAKE BULLDOGS

4* Total Money UNDER Conn/Hou

Taking the PANTHERS here. Oh my goodness. When oh when will this team get any respect. I thought Minny would knock off Seattle last week. And they probably should have. Coulda Woulda Shoulda. Enter Seattle. Again. Not impressed with this team. It was crazy, bitter cold last week. I had the Under as a Free Video Pick. Will most likely be a bit warmer here. Again. As I said last week about Seattle. Who were they beating when Wilson was having video game numbers. Yes, they rolled a Vikes team on the road with a depleted defense. Facing them again. Not so easy. Maybe Lynch plays. Maybe he doesn't. I think he suits up for sure. I don't think it will matter. This Carolina defense, with rest. Forget about it. Cam is unbelievable. I have knocked him for years. But all the guy does is win. And win with less around him. He does have a pretty good TE in Olsen though. And TEs have been problems for the Seahawks. As much as we hear about the Seattle defense, and the Legion of Doom, sign me up for the Panthers here. 5* Best Bet CAROLINA PANTHERS 

4* Money Maker LOYOLA MARYMOUNT

Taking ARIZONA here. Had the Cardinals when they won 38-8 and will lay it again here. I had the Redskins last week. Not exactly how I envisioned things. Surely didn't envision the Packers OL getting away with so much against the DL that is for sure. But let's be perfectly clear here. This league is about QBs. And Rodgers was better than Cousins. And Rodgers was facing a defense that is nowhere near what he faces here in the desert. We know how he does out here. We saw a couple weeks ago. What has changed? They beat the Redskins? I am taking the rested home team here. A team that flat-out destroyed this group recently. The Arizona defense is a menace to all QBs. The GB defense is not up to the task here. 8* Sure Shot ARIZONA CARDINALS 

4* Money Maker APPALACHIAN STATE

4* Money Maker COLUMBUS

4* Money Maker UC IRVINE

4* Money Maker PORTLAND

Taking the PATRIOTS here. Part of me doesn't like this line, but my thinking is simple. There is no way I am laying against Tom Brady losing 3 straight. Especially off a bye week. It isn't as if we have to cover double digits. We don't even need to cover a TD.  If Edelman plays for NE, it is a plus. Even not being 100% still opens things up as he has to be respected if hobbled. Again, I think this is about Brady hitting Gronk. In Miami, we saw a steady diet of run plays by the Pats. Obviously working in new RB Steven Jackson. Belichick worked him 7 times vs the Jets, and 14 against Miami. I am sure he will see 20 here against the KC. He isn't the 1000 yard pounder from his Rams days, but he is someone who is fresh, albeit at a ripe old age of 32 in mid January. Alex Smith is a nice QB for KC. He does however have 4 INTs in his last 3 games. He has some help in a very good TE in Kelce. But it does look like WR Maclin will not be full throttle with a high ankle sprain. I know KC is red hot. By some freak mistake, I thought the Texans defense who stymie these guys. I should know better then back a team led by an ex-Browns QB. You get a big fat shut-out and TOs galore when you do that. I think this line represents that win, plus the overall win streak of KC. I said in my write up last week that the Chiefs were beating bad teams. I thought Houston was not bad. My mistake. This is a big step up facing Brady on the road. I clearly remember cashing KC destroying NE 41-14 on MNF last year. And clearly remember NE going 13-2 and winning a Super Bowl. So, we have a bit of revenge from that game which is an added bonus. 10* Money Bomb NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 

4* Money Maker HOFSTRA

4* Money Maker CHARLESTON

4* Money Maker UL LAFAYETTE

4* Money Maker NC WILMINGTON 

4* Money Maker  BUTLER

4* Money Maker ILLINOIS STATE

4* Money Maker IONA

Taking PORTLAND here. Heading out to the WCC and the Pilots here. These guys are in off a 3 game road losing streak. with their last being an 11 point set-back vs Gonzaga. But being home should give us the push to get us a 10pt here. These guys can score. They put 87 in both home wins over WCC teams Loyola Marymount and Pepperdine. The Toreros of San Diego not as offensively inclined averaging a mere 60ppg. 10* Money Bomb PORTLAND PILOTS

4* Money Maker RICE OWLS

4* Money Maker NASHVILLE PREDATORS

Taking MONTREAL here. So, Chicago has won 8 straight and 13 of 16. Montreal, has rotated wins and losses last 6,  and have lost 13 of 17. Yet, we find the Canadiens anywhere from +105 to -105. Home team in series is 11-1 L12 and we see that Montreal is 7-1 last 8 at home vs Blackhawks. 4* Money Maker MONTREAL CANADIENS 

4* Money Maker UAB

4* Money Maker TULSA

4* Money Maker CHARLOTTE

4* Money Maker NC WILMINGTON 

4* Money Maker NORTHERN KENTUCKY

4* Money Maker COLORADO STATE

4* Money Maker WYOMING

4* Money Maker CALGARY FLAMES

4* Money Maker ALABAMA

4* Money Maker PHILADELPHIA FLYERS

4* Money Maker ST BONAVENTURE

4* Money Maker CLEMSON

Taking NORTHERN IOWA here. Have to grab these guys here. Looks a little too easy for my liking so that is why we aren't going Top 10. Indiana State is a poor shooting team (40%). NIU at 48% --We are 39 from behind the stripe, they are nearly 32. We don't have a huge game up next. I'll bite. 5* Best Bet NORTHERN IOWA 

4* Total Money OVER Tampa/Colorado 

4* Money Maker IOWA STATE

8* Sure Shot  NEBRASKA

4* Money Maker NASHVILLE PREDATORS

4* Money Maker COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS

4* Money Maker CAROLINA HURRICANES

4* Money Maker WEST VIRGINIA 

5* Best Bet NORTHWESTERN 

4* Money Maker AKRON ZIPS

Taking ALABAMA here. The Nick-tator arrives back for a shot at another NC. And, I think he gets it done tonight. If you listen to my podcast, I am going to be repeating myself here. Clemson has the disrespect card, and will be showing it at the door. #1 team getting nearly a TD. On the heels of getting points from the Sooners. I get they are angry with something to prove. But looking at this team, I don't think they have enough to get it done. Look at this ACC and who they beat? Are you impressed? I'm not. I get you can only play who is in front of you. I understand completely. I say that all the time. But, when you struggle in some games, and see those teams losing, well, I think you are in for a rude awaking here. Alabama gets the benefit of extra practices. I don't know the HC, but I am pretty damn sure that he loves extra prep time for a Title Game. They saw how it helped Ohio State last year. Well, it is there turn now. I know that Bama has historically had trouble with the running, duel-threat QB. But I have seen them shut done runners this year. Maybe it is the play-calling. Maybe it is faster, smarter players. Whatever the case may be. The Clemson edge that everyone thinks they have, is muted at best. Bama going for Championship 4 in 7 years. Tigers, might be arriving here a year ahead of schedule. Tide playing much different since their lone loss. Coker is a solid QB. He has a beast RB in Henry. I said in taking them last week that OC Kiffen will open things up. I am betting he does it again. Roll Tide. 5* Best Bet ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE 

4* Money Maker EDMONTON OILERS

4* Money Maker NC STATE

Taking the REDSKINS here. The Packers actually opened at +3 according to early reports on my twitter feed. I wasn't going to bite at that number, I waited for it to come down a bit. I won't be shocked if this gets to PK or +1 for Washington. Fact is. Everyone is going to say Aaron Rodgers vs Kirk Cousins? Give me a break, oh and points to boot. Let's not get ahead of ourselves. Has anyone watched this up and down GB team the last few weeks? Obviously this isn't a vintage Packers team. They lost to every division team at home. With a chance to wrap up a home game, they lose at home. Now, people say, oh, they did this on purpose. Are you kidding me? You take home playoff games. Because, I will tell you this. Fed Ex field is going to be electric. What a pumped group of guys here for the Redskins. The joke of the NFC East. The team that pretty much every 'expert' thought would be in last place, rebuilding. Well lookie here. The Redskins are actually playing better than GB coming into today. They are also the better rested club. Any time off is a good thing, and GB was playing a full 60 in Sunday nights loss. Few people  realize that this Redskins team is pretty solid. But we are the few who do $ 8* Sure Shot WASHINGTON REDSKINS 

4* Money Maker TULANE

Taking the VIKINGS here. I see this line, and I immediately think we should be on Seattle. I mean really. Laying this on the road? I get they came here a month ago and wallop Minny. But the Vikings are still NFC North Champs. They still have the best RB in the league. Who, rushed for 18 yards on 8 carries in that game. The defense, well, I think the Vikings have the better defense here. Zim is a great defensive coach and I think he is ready here in the rematch. Can't discount the Minny 13-3 ATS run either especially catching points. Vikings with only 2 losses of more than 3 points last 15 games. This is all about redeeming themselves, at home, and getting a nice number. Game should be a lot closer than the last one. 5* Best Bet MINNESOTA VIKINGS 

4* Money Maker TB LIGHTING

4* Money Maker SIU EDWARDSVILLE

Taking the BENGALS here. Pretty simple here for me. I think Cincy in the better team. I thought these guys have Super Bowl talent the last 2 years. What would this line be if the Red Rocket was playing? It would be at least a 6 point swing. Fact is, as great as Big Ben to Brown is, that is all Pittsburgh is right now. The run game is in shambles. Bengals with a pretty diverse attack. If they let AJ off the reigns a little bit, I think this really turns into an easy win for Cincy here. They have a couple of guys in Atkins and Dunlap who really get after the QB. I know Big Ben is big, but he isn't mobile. These 2 have split so far this year, but the AFC North belongs to the Bengals as they win here going away. 5* Best Bet CINCINNATI BENGALS 

4* Money Maker COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS

4* Money Maker PITTSBURGH PENGUINS

4* Money Maker FLORIDA STATE

Taking the TEXANS here. What a great match-up here. A pair of ultra hot teams. KC, winners of 10 straight after starting out 1-5. That lone win, opening day vs these same Texans. Who, started out 2-5 and won 7 of their last 9 to win the South. A lot has changed since September. The least being both teams playing well. I like KC, I do. But man. The Texans are getting to play the old disrespect card here at home. 10 in a row is great. But was their a playoff team in there over the coarse of the last month or so? We need to head back to them coming out of their bye week to face Denver to see a team still playing or with a winning record. And even with 5 INTs (4 of Manning) they didn't put many points on the board (5 FGs). In fact, Alex Smith threw for 204 yards, 80 coming on TD pass. They also barely eclipsed 100 yards rushing. Point being here, the Texans defense is playing some monster defense. Much like the Broncos were doing most of the season. And that is the big difference maker here especially with a force like JJ roaming on that side of the ball. I am not sure if you line up 10 casual NFL fans in a room if 8 of them know who the Texans HC is. But Bill O'Brian has done a great job with 4 QBs this season! I had to hit Wikipedia to show me that the last Chiefs Play-Off was 1994 with Joe Montana and Marcus Allen beating the Warren Moon led Houston Oilers. I do have a vivid memory of them blowing a 38-10 lead to the Colts and losing 45-44. That is some Andy Reid football right there. Being a favorite is different. And this being a home dog in NFL playoff action, well count me in. 10* Money Bomb HOUSTON TEXANS 

Taking ND here. So Pitt beat these guys last year. Come in ranked, with just 1 loss. And are sitting as small dogs to the unranked Irish. I'll bite on the homies. 4* Money Maker NOTRE DAME 

4* Money Maker TOLDEO

Taking IOWA STATE here. Cyclones are 30-1 SU last 31 at home. Do you know who they lost to? Baylor. Last year. 79-70. Bears swept ISU last year, and it's time for some revenge. Iowa State doesn't put the other team on the line. They have a PG who rarely turns the ball over. And solid front court scoring. Let's get it done in Ames today. 5* Best Bet IOWA STATE 

4* Money Maker HARVARD

Taking UAB here. 2nd road game in 3 days for UTEP. They are 2-9 ATS last 11 on the road. UAB playing very well right now. As a 20pt fave Thursday over San Antonio, they could have mailed it in with this game on deck. Instead, they won by 22. Clearly focused right now. I played on the Miners getting points Thursday and they did cover for us. But I think the Blazers handle things by 15-20 here. 10* Money Bomb UAB BLAZERS 

Taking FLORIDA here. LSU finally with a big win. Now off that monster win over Kentucky, wonder into Gator country. 4* Money Maker FLORIDA

4* Money Maker NASHVILLE PREDATORS

4* Money Maker TB LIGHTNING 

4* Money Maker KENT

4* Money Maker LOYOLA MARYMOUNT

4* Money Maker WISC-MILWAUKEE

4* Money Maker OTTAWA SENATORS

10* Money Bomb TROY

4* Money Maker UTEP

4* Money Maker MARSHALL

4* Money Maker CHARLESTON 

4* Money Maker FAIRFIELD

4* Money Maker DREXEL

4* Money Maker HAWAII

4* Money Maker STL BLUES

4* Money Maker CAROLINA HURRICANES

4* Money Maker NORTHWESTERN 

4* Money Maker DENVER PIONEERS

4* Money Maker WYOMING COWBOYS

4* Money Maker PITT PANTHERS

4* Money Maker WAKE FOREST

4* Money Maker NEBRASKA 

4* Money Maker TEXAS

4* Money Maker PHILADELPHIA FLYERS