4* Money Maker COLUMBUS

4*  Money Maker TULSA 

4* Money Maker CAROLINA HURRICANES

4* Money Maker DETROIT 

4* Money Maker FLORIDA STATE

Taking the VIKINGS here. A little payback from their home loss beat down at the hands of GB. This is tough though. We have Minny off a big win that everyone saw on Sunday night destroying the Giants. And we have GB in off a humiliating loss at Arizona. Winner takes the NFC North and gets a home playoff game. Easy to think Rodgers at home is the play. But the OL didn't look good last week. Minny HC Zimmer is a defensive guy, and will probably have something special in store here after being ambushed at home by the Pack. AP is again the best RB in the land leading the league in rushing. Bridgewater is playing mistake free ball. We'll grab the points and won't be shocked if we get an outright win tonight. 10* Money Bomb MINNESOTA VIKINGS

4* Money Maker ARIZONA CARDINALS

Taking the STEELERS here. Hate laying this as we did last week in a loss. But Pitt still has some life in them. And truth be told, I can't see Tomlin having these guys lose b2b weeks to the Ravens and Browns. A pair of teams that have no business even being in games played against the Steelers. Big Ben has the weapons. Johnny Football is out and Austin Davis is in. I don't think Pitt will be scoreboard watching. They just have to win this game and see what happens. 4* Money Maker PITTSBURGH STEELERS 

Taking the PATRIOTS here. Not a fan of laying double digits on the road to a division foe. Generally, that doesn't build your bankroll in the NFL. But after catching the Jets last week, we will flip the script and take NE here. Miami is going nowhere fast. I am pretty sure that they will be looking for their 3rd HC in 4 months come Monday. Brady and BB rarely lose b2b games. The fact that Miami has beaten them down here adds some motivation for the Patriots. Plus we have Coach Hoodie under fire for the 'kick' in their overtime loss. Make no mistake, there won't be any OT here. There will just be a focused NE team because BB does not like looking like a fool. Pats need home field and the bye. I don't see Miami putting up much of a fight here. 4* Money Maker NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 

Taking the JETS here. Tough spot for NYJ. Off the big win over the Pats. Now on the road facing their ex HC in a win and in playoff scenario. Bowles has done a great job here in his first year, while Ryan has the Bills at an impasse. They were suppose to be ready for the playoffs, not missing them for the 15th straight year or whatever it is. No McCoy. The defense was the league sack masters last year (54), now at near the bottom (20). Players calling out other plays. Star DE Mario Williams rumored to be cut after season. You know, the usual Rex Ryan team drama that is in place after a couple years, not Week 17 of year 1. I did have the Bills when they played at the Meadowlands in Rex's return. I do know that the Bills have the series trends. But that was when their HC was on the other side lines. I like Bowles more than Ryan here. I am sure FitzMagic has more to prove to the club who cut him. It isn't like ownership is going to be trying to tackle the guy. The D doesn't have a personal vendetta against the guy. 4* Money Maker NY JETS

Taking the GIANTS here. Look. Chip is fired. The Eagles players probably relieved. Never took to the guy. But I think the motivation is for the Giants HC. The old man deserves better, especially the way the G-Men played last Sunday night. If he does hang it up, or let go, I expect a nice send off in his final home game. On the other side of the field. Well, remember when people though Chip was a racist for releasing guys? Maybe he was just a terrible NFL coach. At least the Titans can go get him now! As for the Eagles players, maybe they play good and say see, it was the coach. That is a BIG maybe. For the Giants, you know his players love him and will run through walls for him. 8* Sure Shot

Taking the FALCONS here. Well. It comes to this. Way back in August I did a quick video with Doug Upstone at the Westgate saying how I loved the Falcons as my Best Bet team to go over their win total. Well. We are half a game away. After a quick start, ATL faltered. But they can end their season with a tidy 3 game win streak and 9 wins. Enter the Saints and a horrible secondary. That plays right into our stretch with Ryan and Jones. We did cash these guys over the undefeated Panthers as a Top 10. And a let might could be in order. But I don't think their new HC is going to have them flat here. For NO, Brees is a bit banged up. Who knows how long he plays. There are also rumors about their HC. Saints going through the motions. While a first year HC is looking to build something. 5* Best Bet ATLANTA FALCONS 

Taking WEST VIRGINIA here. West Va opened as a dog and is now -1 or even 1.5 in some spots. You can find ML at -110, -115 around also. Arizona State is basically playing a home game 11 miles from their home field. Yet, ASU didn't rate as the proverbial -3 that is a base starter line for a home team. And they are now dogs. Wildcats opened up ranked in the Top 15 but finished 6-6. The defense gives up a bunch of yards which is good news for West Virginia since HC Dana Holgorson has a pretty good offensive attack. Mountaineers also pretty good at forcing turnovers which is always helpful. 4* Money Maker WEST VIRGINIA 

4* Money Maker NASHVILLE PREDATORS

4* Money Maker PITTSBURGH PENGUINS

4* Money Maker COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS

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4* Money Maker EVANSVILLE PURPLE ACES

4* Money Maker INDIANA STATE 

4* Money Maker AUBURN TIGERS

4* Money Maker TEXAS TECH

Taking PENN STATE here. Could be one of the uglier games of the bowl season, but I like the points. I think the Lions are pumped about being here. Excited about taking on the SEC. While Georgia is in transition. HC is fired. New HC is not here. Players going through motions. Small play, but won't be shocked if Penn State has a shot to steal an outright win here. 4* Money Maker PENN STATE 

Taking MISSISSIPPI here. Going for the 10* Mississippi SWEEP here as we cashed State the other night. Ole Miss was run out of the building last year by TCU 42-3 and will be looking to get back on track as they had won and covered 6 straight bowls before that debacle. Now they can take out some Big 12 revenge on the Cowboys of Oklahoma State. Cowboys looked like they were the real deal at 10-0 before dropping a pair to Baylor and Oklahoma. Talent wise, Ole Miss is as good or better than nearly every one in the country which can attest to their win over Alabama. But they do pull some lack luster games. Losses at Memphis and Florida and a crazy loss at home to Arkansas. I think Hugh Freeze has the Rebs primed here. I think that loss LY will motivate here and a 10 win season is important. 10* Money Bomb OLE MISS

4* Money Maker ORLANDO MAGIC

Taking IOWA here. Will gladly take the points with this rugged bunch. Under the radar all year. Only loss to MSU in Big 10 Championship Game. A game they probably should have won. These guys really haven't gotten any respect this year. And it continues here. Iowa forces TOs (+12), they have a steady QB in Beathard. Stanford though, they have feel a bit slighted here. Yes, they are in the Rose Bowl for the 3rd time in 4 years, which was PAC 12 royalty before the BCS and Playoffs began. But that could be a let-down for them. Iowa here for the first time in 25 years. Will grab the points here. 8* Sure Shot IOWA HAWKEYES 

Taking OHIO STATE here. I know that after dropping the Big 10 Championship OSU looked like a lost cause with guys talking about going pro, and getting touches and other prima donna antics. But I have faith in Urban Meyer. The guy gets results 9-2 in bowls including 7 wins by double digits. Now we have to win by just a TD. ND is a great story. I wrote them off after the first wave of their injuries. But with 2 heart breaking losses as their only blemishes, this team needs to be respected. We know the OSU staff won't let these guys over look anyone, especially a team like the Irish. ND took it to LSU last year in a bowl game. And even though OSU isn't in the Bowl Playoff, but the Fiesta is a nice landing spot. I can't see the OSU stars not showing up in their college finale's. The questions about being limited in their final 2 games, losses even, will get in their heads and more importantly their wallets. I look for a crisp offensive day and the OSU defense to keep ND in check. 5* Best Bet OHIO STATE 

Taking TENNESSEE here. Trying to figure out what I am missing here. 8-4 Vols a not so small favorite vs a 10-2 Northwestern team that is ranked 12-13 depending on the poll. While I talk to 'commoners' eating fried pickles at Buff Wild Wings these past couple bowl games, one thing is clear. They love the Wildcats. 4* Money Maker TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS 

4* Money Maker CALGARY FLAMES

Taking ALABAMA here. Saban has lost his last 2 bowl games. I think that losing streak ends tonight. Look. I like Sparty. I am a Sparty backer often. But not in this spot. Really. MSU should have lost to Michigan. Beat OSU in terrible weather. Pulled a miracle over Iowa. Luck of the Irish? I know you need some good luck along with good play, but how many rabbits are in this hat? I think Bama stuffs this rush attack and makes Cook beat them. Which, when you have NFL players littered across the defense is a tough task. Tide will ground and pound, but I won't be surprised one bit when Kiffen takes some big shots down field. 8* Sure Shot ALABAMA 

4* Money Maker SAN FRANCISCO 

4* Money Maker SANTA CLARA

4* Money Maker SIU EDWARDSVILLE

Taking OKLAHOMA here. Right off the bat you have to lean Sooners as they are laying to the #1 team in the land. Plus. I will be honest here. I was somehow hoping we would see OKLA as a dog or pick. I really didn't think odds-makers loved these guys like this. But it just adds to my thinking that Stoops does better when he starts under the radar. And this.. Did anyone catch the NC/Baylor game Tuesday night. I was watching some of that and that basically cements this selection. I put out NC as a Free Pick on my daily video. I said, I will follow the money here. Baylor down to basically 3rd stringers in key skill positions. With the way things went down in the ACC Championship, my thinking is, hey, we can win 12 games. That is something worth accomplishing. Well. Here I sit in the 3rd Q and NC battled back after being down 28-10 to get to 28-24. I get the 'disrespected' angle for Clemson. Oklahoma lost to these guys 40-6 last year! Both teams can say that doesn't matter. I mean, the QBs starting here didn't play last year. But there are guys on both sides of the ball. And I know one coach remembers taking a beating like that for sure. People mock the Big 12. But Baylor, TCU, Oklahoma. These guys can play with anyone. Final though. As I always say on my weekly podcast. 3.5 and 7.5.. Sign me up for the fave. Same as a 2.5 or 6.5 dog. How many times do we here the square at the water cooler saying, no way so and so doesn't win by a touchdown. Same thing here. Oh, I'm getting three AND a Half.. 5* Best Bet OKLAHOMA SOONERS 

Taking HOUSTON here. If there was ever a team happy to be here against a team not. Upstart Houston, with 1 loss (on the road minus their QB) vs the old, wily vets, Florida State. FSU was NC a couple years ago. Was in the playoffs after that. And are now, in the Peach Bowl. Basically a who is on TV right now game ahead of the Orange and Cotton Bowl Play-Offs. What a slap in the face for a pretty good team. Off a win over rival Florida, facing the AAC Champ. That being said, they aren't thrilled to be playing at noon. I had FSU a few years ago when they met Northern Illinois in a lesser bowl. The man handled that squad. But I think Houston is a bit different. Their HC was OC at tOSU last year winning a title. He won't let his guys get overwhelmed by a helmet. 4* Money Maker HOUSTON COUGARS 

4* Money Maker GEORGIA STATE

4* Money Maker NORTHERN IOWA

Taking LOUISVILLE here. Should have maybe made this a 10. A&M with a lot of questions. QBs leaving. Questions surrounding the HC. Man, the luster is really off this shine. To think, Johnny Football could be starting this game if he stayed! UL should have the fans as Nashville isn't that far from home. Cardinals come in winners of 5 of 6, while Aggies 3-4 last 7. Where is the excitement for A&M? I think the timing of the transfers hurt and Sumlin will be asked questions about that as opposed to the bowl and UL. Off-field distractions are real, and to be honest, I don't like what I have seen from A&M for the last 2 months. 5* Best Bet LOUISVILLE CARDINALS 

4* Money Maker NORTHWESTERN 

Taking MISSISSIPPI STATE here. Final game for Dak Prescott. I have liked this kid, and made a tidy profit backing him the last couple years. LY in bowl action we actually cashed Georgia Tech over these Bulldogs in what I thought would be a let-down game. But here in Charlotte, Belk Bowl action, we are all in MSU. I said on my podcast last week, this NC State is a joke. Yes, they 7 win team. But their first wins were against Troy, Old Dom, South Alabama and Eastern Kentucky. Not exactly a juggernaut of football teams. Heck, not even remotely challenging teams. Then to beat BC and Wake, both 3-9 overall, one with 1 win, the other with 0 in ACC play. How about win 7 over 4-8 Syracuse who was 2-6 in conference play? Maybe this line is too good to be true. Bulldogs lost by 2 to LSU. No shame in that. Lost on the road to A&M, when A&M was ranked in the Top 15 and a perfect 5-0. Losing to Alabama. Then to Ole Miss where they were down 21-0 in a 5 minute span thanks to a fumble and INT. I know NC State is basically the 'home' team here but they lost by a TD or more to every bowl team they faced this year. Secondary coach Tony Hughes for MSU in his final game before taking his first HC job in 30 years of coaching. A little added plus for the defense to shine for their coach. 10* Money Bomb MISSISSIPPI STATE 

4* Money Maker HOUSTON COUGARS

Taking IOWA here. The #1 team in the country in the land getting points from an unranked team. Sign me up. 5* Best Bet IOWA HAWKEYES

I am sure this line is going to come down, but I think we still cover the 3 here. 

4* Money Maker KANSAS STATE

4* Money Maker WILLIAM & MARY

Taking NEVADA here. I said on my podcast last week, the organizers of the NOVA HOME LOANS ARIZONA BOWL can not be happy. I mean really, a pair of lower tier MWC teams? What a disgrace. 6-6 vs 7-5. This game is a prime example of why we need LESS bowl games! Can someone tell me what channel the American Sports Network is on Fios? So, I will grab Nevada here. They like to rush the ball, and turn it over less. We are getting points from a common opponent, and we have revenge for a loss last year. 4* Money Maker NEVADA 

4* Money Maker TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS

4* Money Maker CAROLINA HURRICANES

Taking AIR FORCE here. A couple teams that look nothing alike on offense today. Cal's Goff will be throwing like a madman. And the Falcons will be running like the wind. The Bears do have time to prepare for the AF option attack. But will it matter? Cal ranked #102 against the run, while AF chugs in at #2 on the ground. Air Force QB Roberts actually threw for over 270 in 2 straight wins against bowlers Utah State (35 points)and Boise (38 points), so Cal will have it's handful with this offense. Both those teams have better D's than the Bears. AF also bring a defense ranked in the top 25 to the tilt. Can't see the Bears being pumped about this match-up. On the other hand, Mountain West team getting a TD from a PAC 12 one. Motivation all with the Air Force Academy here. 4* Money Maker AIR FORCE 

4* Money Maker MEMPHIS

4* Total Money UNDER Wings/Wild

Taking the MAGIC here. Orlando a surprising bunch so far this season in a good way. New Orleans, not so much. A step backwards for them. 3rd game in 4 days for Pelicans. They hung tough with the Heat on Christmas day. Followed that up the next day with a home win over the Rockets. I can see a flat spot for them here against a Magic team that is on a 12-3-1 ATS run their last 16. 4* Money Maker ORLANDO MAGIC 

Taking CENTRAL MICHIGAN here. Minny has been slumping going 1-4 down the stretch. After their HC Kill announced his resignation, they went out and lost a tough one, 29-26 to Michigan. They hung tough their next 2 roadies, losses to OSU (28-14) and Iowa (40-35). Is this why they are favored at 5-7? I said this on my Wednesday podcast. 6-6 Washington favored by 9 over 9 win Southern Miss and 5-7 Minny minus points over 7 win CMU. They are begging you to grab the dogs and I am betting Washington rolls. But I have different thought about the Gophers... Well- here they are. I just touched on 1-5 slide to end the year. New HC Clayes has fired his OC and QB coach. That leaves Mitch Leidner with little time to learn whatever new schemes will be introduced. Cooper Rush had a fine season for the Chipps. This is also a near home game for them. I know Minny is pumped for even getting a bowl after 5 wins. But I will lean on the dogs from the MAC here. Getting a win over a Power 5 school is excellent motivation. 4* Money Maker CENTRAL MICHIGAN 

Taking ARIZONA here. Looking for the Cardinals to wrap up a first round bye here. Simple as that. They lose here with Seattle on deck, GB would just need to win at home next over the Vikings who they throttled in Minny already and they are the 2 seed pushing the Cards to 3. Can't see that in the plans for Arizona. I know Rodgers as a dog is very inviting, but I am not accepting. 4* Money Maker ARIZONA CARDINALS 

Taking the RAMS here. Going ugly with St Louis for sure. But I have to think that Seattle will be content with a 7-10 pt win here. Winning by 2 touchdowns every week is hard. Yes, they have revenge from the week 1 loss. But this is a different team on both sides of the ball. Gurley the best back on the field with Lynch out. No Graham at TE for Seattle. Baldwin has been putting up good numbers. But with a play-off spot clinched, and a sexier, Arizona team on deck, I will grab the points here. 8* Sure Shot STL RAMS 

4* Total Money UNDER Panthers/Falcons

Taking the JETS here. Would really like to rate this play higher. We are coming to the end of the regular season. We have backed the Jets several times through the season. How many times can I say. Veteran QB. Solid RB. Solid OL. A pair of good, veteran WRs. A stout D against the run. A slower, yet still very good CB in Revis. A coach who isn't flash and bravado. Patriots banged up, still. They seem to have guys in and out every week. Well, the Steelers defense has put the Jets back right up against it this week. With this short line, obviously I am thinking pull the outright win here. 4* Money Maker NY JETS

Taking the STEELERS here. I had the Steelers on a Thursday night in what seems like years ago. Remember Michael Vick at QB? K Josh Scobee missing the Atlantic falling off the Titanic? 23-20 loss. Yeah. Time for a little pay back. Jimmy Clausen (1-13 SU 4-10 ATS career) leading the injury depleted Ravens this afternoon? How about recently signed Ryan Mallet? Matt Schaub who is 2-8 SU 3-7 ATS his last 10 starts? Steelers even with that big win last week still are looking here to officially punch their play-off ticket. Ravens have lost their last 2 at home by 29 to KC and 20 to Seattle. Were they looking ahead to this game? We beat Pitt already, we get a sweep and things are great! The Ravens are woefully under skilled with their depleted roster right now. Steelers are clearly clicking on all cylinders. Hate laying these points, especially in a division road situation. Small play here. 4* Money Maker PITTSBURGH STEELERS 

Taking the TEXANS here. How can you like a Titans team that is 2-13 SU and 3-10-2 ATS last 15 at home. Brandon Weeden had a rough go in Dallas. But here he is. Win and in for the Texans right now. They have the best offensive player in Hopkins on the field, and the best defensive guy in Watt. They beat these guys 20-6 already when Mettenberger was behind center. Again, hate laying points with a 7-7 team on their 3rd QB, but Tennessee is eyeing a top pick. Can't see much effort here. 4* Money Maker HOUSTON TEXANS 

Taking the FALCONS here. Panthers still undefeated and chasing history. This is how I see this. Falcons blown out by Carolina 38-0 just 2 weeks ago. They manage to hang on for a road win last week. Now Panthers in off a last second win over NYG. We all know how they played out. Huge lead. A WWF/ MMA fight breaks out between a WR and CB. I have a feeling about 3 things here. 1. If this game is close, we get a cover regardless. Falcons take an early lead, and Panthers rest some guys. Panthers get an early lead, get conservative, and Atlanta gets in through the back-door. 10* Money Bomb ATLANTA FALCONS 

Taking TAMPA BAY here. Will lay it with an unlikely fave. We have extra rest which is always helpful. We have a slumping team coming in to play. A team that our HC use to helm and lost at last year. I am sure they will play extra hard here for their coach. Bears won't be able to slow RB Martin. Winston has taken nice steps. Cutler will likely do something great and something equally stupid. I always say on my podcast. When I see 3.5 and 7.5 they are begging you to grab the dog. And 2.5 and 6.5 they have you saying, no way so and so doesn't win by TD or field goal. 5* Best Bet TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS 

Taking the REDSKINS here. Yes. Tough to take a team that has 1 road win their last 10. But Cousins is playing very well lately. The entire team is. Last road game, I faded Washington and they won in Chicago. Last we saw Philly they were turning the ball over Sunday night vs Arizona and getting destroyed at home. Now, the Eagles can still win the NFC East with a pair of wins. Redskins need to take care of business today to be champs. And I think they will. Philly hasn't managed to do much right this year. Nobody giving the Redskins any respect. I still here how the Giants will be division champs. Are you telling me DeSean Jackson doesn't have Cousins ear here? He will take it to the house at least twice. 4* Money Maker WASHINGTON REDSKINS 

4* Money Maker STL BLUES

4* Money Maker CAROLINA HURRICANES

Taking TULSA here. I get the ole, win one for the gipper. Beamer's last game. But how much do these guys have in the tank. Obviously, Tulsa isn't a great team. They, like the Hokies are a 6-6 club. But Va Tech had to really rally to go bowling. They had a big, emotional final home game vs North Carolina and then in their last game vs in-state rival Virginia. Are the Hokies looking to run up the score and win by 20? Tulsa has put up 38 or more in 5 of their last 6 games. Give me the 2 scores. 4* Money Maker TULSA GOLDEN HURRICANE 

4* Total Money OVER Indiana/Duke

Taking INDIANA here. Punching myself a bit because I was going to play them early in the week, but was wavering with the total. Now we've gone from 2 to 3.  Hoosiers thrilled to be here. Not exactly a bowl perennial team. Duke limped to the finish line after a good start they had their world turned upside down by Miami in a crazy finish. They never recovered. I like QB Nate Sudfeld for Indiana. I think he will have RB Howard on the field with him. As I write this Christmas evening, there is still no word on his status. Regardless, I think the Hoosiers offense is going to be able to move the ball on Duke this afternoon. 4* Money Maker INDIANA HOOSIERS

Looking to go OVER the total here. Mike Leach has a stud QB in Luke Falk. Kid tossed 36 TDs and just 8 INTs. He didn't play in the regular season finale as he was out with a concussion. He will be fine here. Canes QB Brad Kaaya isn't as prolific, but he did throw 15 TDs to just 4 INTs. I know that Miami didn't really want to be here. They were holding out for the Pinstripe Bowl in the Bronx. If they come unmotivated, Cougars can get 40+ on their own and we need a few garbage points for the cover. If they arrive motivated with their part-time coach, we can see easily see a game with both teams in the 40s. 4* Total Money OVER Canes/Cougars 

4* Total Money UNDER Conn/Marsh

Taking the CAVS here. Honestly, I think they are begging you to take Cleveland with these points. I know GS is hot with just 1 loss on the year. But the Cavs are a tough crew. So, you can grab the 7, but I am going ML for a 4* selection. 

Site won't let me grab CAVS ML +255... But that is how I am playing this one.

Taking the RAIDERS here. We cashed last week with a tidy 10* Money-Bomb on San Diego. That was last week. We had the Bolts in perhaps their final home game in San Diego. We had Miami on a short week Monday night loss. All our ducks were in a row. And they are lining up perfectly for Oakland tonight. Chargers should be drained emotionally after that win last week. They do have revenge for an earlier home loss. But I don't think they get it here. And I am not a fan of laying this big a number with the Raiders who haven't been faves like this in some time. But alas... Much like SD last week, Oakland could be playing their final game in front of home fans in what will be Charles Woodson's home game swan song. 5* Best Bet OAKLAND RAIDERS 

Taking SAN DIEGO STATE here. Clearly a down year for Cincy who had high hopes of an AAC Championship. They couldn't beat the top teams and were hammered in those games. Enter the Aztecs who are playing great of late, going 7-2 ATS last 9. Aztecs can control the clock and keep the pass-happy Bearcats off the field. And if the leaky Cincy defense is allowing quick TDs, we get a lead, and milk it. Bearcats have a habit of falling behind. SDST has already made this trip to Hawaii before. Minimal distractions for them. While Bearcats are used to a Decembers in Cincy with ice, snow and frigid temps. Too much sun and fun for this group. Nearly made this a Sure-Shot selection. 4* Money Maker SAN DIEGO STATE 

4* Money Maker CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE

4* Money Maker PACIFIC

4* Money Maker PERPERDINE

4* Money Maker HAWAII

Taking BOWLING GREEN here. Just think the offense will be too much to handle here. Nothing more to say.. Falcons will get their 40+. I don't see Georgia Southern getting to within 10. 5* Best Bet BOWLING GREEN 

4* Money Maker IDAHO STATE

Taking HAWAII here. So, Northern Iowa comes in off a huge win over in-state and then #5 ranked Iowa State to find themselves a dog to Hawaii. 5th straight road game for Panthers and this one nearly on the other side of the world for them. Rainbows nice and rested haven't played in 10 days. I thought we would be grabbing a bucket here, but I will lay the triple. 4* Money Maker HAWAII RAINBOWS

4* Money Maker GEORGE WASHINGTON 

Taking SOUTH CAROLINA here. We have faded St John's a few times already most recently with Incarnate Wood! and NJIT beating them outright. Now they face a tough Gamecocks team. Chris Mullin will be calling out to Mark Jackson, Walter Berry, Malik Sealy, Boo Harvey, Ron Artest. Please send me ex-Redmen to help me win. Big rebuilding project for St Johns. Red Storm have problems shooting and facing this South Carolina team that allows 38% from the field, will make a long night. 4* Money Maker SOUTH CAROLINA 

Taking VCU here. Off 3 straight losses. But look at the competition. Cincy, Georgia Tech, Florida State. Clearly not playing push-overs. Buffalo off 2 straight home wins over Binghamton (2-8) and Montana State who gives up over 80ppg. Lost by 21 at Iowa, 23 at Duke. Lost by 19 at Old Dominion, who VCU beat by 9 here. A 22pt loser at St Joes. They have a pair of neutral court wins over NC A&T and Vermont. VCU needs a big win here and the Bulls are a perfectly wrapped Christmas gift for them to get at home. 5* Best Bet VCU 

Taking TEMPLE here. Pretty simple thinking here. Both teams in this bowl is a disappointment. They had higher goals before a pair of late losses. I was leaning Toledo before their HC, OL, TE, ST, LB. DB, stretch coach and recruiter left for Iowa State. Have to think Temple staff will be focused to get a 10 win season. Better defense should slow down this MAC offense that is capable of putting up points in bunches. 4* Money Maker TEMPLE OWLS 

Taking GEORGETOWN here. Have to think they have a big bounce back after losing to NC Ashville. That was on the heels of being a 10pt fave and losing by double digits to Monmouth (we love that team$). So looking here, I see a Hoyas team that is in desperate need of a win. Former NBAer Mark Price is the leader of the 49ers so you know he will be leaning on younsters trying to get his system installed. 4* Money Maker GEORGETOWN HOYAS

4* Money Maker NORTH TEXAS

4* Money Maker  WINNIPEG JETS

Taking the SAINTS here. New Orleans loves the prime time having won 16 of their last 17. With this short number, I think we make it 17 of 18. Brees can still put up points. And even though the Saints defense is terrible, could be worse than terrible, I look for them to step up at home tonight. Lions mired in their own lost season. They are 2-9 ATS last 11 on the road. My free pick will be the Over on this game. I expect the Saints to win in a 34-24 type of affair. 4* Money Maker NEW ORLEANS SAINTS 

4* Money Maker MINNESOTA WILD

Grand Canyon? I am going to be honest. I am guessing these guys are in Arizona. I am pretty sure Houston still is a program that plays in the the AAC right?  The line is 2. Give me the 'LOPES' as they are called for a small play. 4* Money Maker  GRAND CANYON

4* Money Maker SOUTHERN ILLINOIS

Taking SOUTH FLORIDA here. Have made money with these guys the last few weeks. WKU no slouches. A very nice team. Prolific offense. But this is what I see here. One, public all over the Hilltoppers because of their QB who is putting up crazy numbers. Two, the line has come down which for me, says someone buried Bulls already. I don't put much stock in half points. If I am taking a favorite, I expect it to win and easily cover the spread. And if I am on a dog, I am clearly expecting an outright win. I always say this on my weekly podcasts, so maybe sprinkle a unit on the +120 or whatever the ML is for you. Finally. The defense. South Florida has a pretty decent one. I think they played a bit of a tougher schedule, and look to be peaking at the right time. Final thought on this. Travel. Not much for the Bulls, a shade or 2 under 1000 miles for WKU. Bulls should have some fans to help them out here. 4* Money Maker SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS 

Taking the STEELERS here. Part of me was pulling to take Denver here. Off a pour offensive game. Losing to the Raiders, their bitter rival, at home no less? Brock is looking like a game manager lately. And honestly, Ronnie Hillman and CJ Anderson don't inspire confidence needed to keep Big Ben and his prolific offense off the field. Steelers seem to score at will. Can never count this guys out. Pitt needs to win out for a play-off spot. I think they handle this Denver defense at home and put up a 10pt win for us. 5* Best Bet PITTSBURGH STEELERS

Taking the CHARGERS here. Lost with the Dolphins on Monday night. But the silver lining of that loser is that with Miami officially out of the playoffs, this cross country flight is looking like a great spot to pound San Diego. Phillip Rivers is a total gamer. He will never quit no matter the score or the record. This Miami team. Not sure they have half the heart. Chargers have been in some tough games. The law of averages says they are basically due for an easy win. What better spot to back them than with an uninterested team traveling 3000 miles on a short week? 10* Money Bomb SAN DIEGO CHARGERS

4* Total Money OVER Browns/ Seahawks

Taking the PACKERS here. Finally a bit of a run game and a balanced attack on both sides of the ball for Green Bay. I know there is a lot of love out there for the Raiders. Winning at Denver. This is GB. This is Aaron Rodgers. Do we expect them to come out here and lay an egg? Have a let down game? I mean, the let-down should be with the young Raiders off a win over bitter rival Denver right? Oakland secondary can be exposed. Raiders lost to Minny by 16 and Chiefs by 14 here. GB beat Minny by 17 on the road and the Chiefs by 10 at home. Not comparing, but when I see a common opponent, I do take notice. Packers looking to lock up the division and need wins. 4* Money Maker GREEN BAY PACKERS

Taking the CHIEFS here. Ugh. Not a fan of laying a TD on the road but KC is absolutely on fire since a slow start. And the Ravens. I mean, the coach basically said he is holding try-outs to see how guys look for next year. KC is the fray of a crazy wild-card mix with the Jets and Steelers. They can't overlooked this injury riddled team who loves to lose close games. Schaub? Claussen? Ryan Mallet? Alex Smith isn't a huge star in this league. But the one thing you can say is that he doesn't turn the ball over and he wins games. 4* Money Maker KC CHIEFS

Taking the FALCONS here. So we cashed nicely with our Money-Bomb 10* on the Jaguars last week in an absolute rout of the Colts posting 51 points in a beautiful win. Oh how I wish every game is that easy! On the flip side of that coin is Atlanta. In off a 38-0 beating at the hands of the Panthers. So, we have the Jags pretty full of themselves. And the Falcons, quite frankly, looking to stop the bleeding. Oh how the luster is off of new HC Quinn. A fast 5-0 start is now floundering at 6-7. I will be honest. 13 games in, I am not expecting Matt Ryan to flip a switch and be an old version of himself. Bortles is clearly the better QB right now. But Atlanta is still a veteran team, and I like them off a bad shut-out loss. 4* Money Maker ATLANTA FALCONS

Taking the COLTS here. We cashed big last week with the Jags as our Top 10* and off that pasting, we like Indy here. I have bashed the Colts all season long. But I like the coach. He gets this team ready and they win. 16-1 SU and 13-3-1 ATS last 17 in the division. And they gave up 51 to the Jaguars. On the heels of losing 45-10 to the Steelers. Look. Getting bashed by Pitt is one thing. Getting lit up by the young Jaguars. Let's be honest. Maybe they were looking past that game or just going through the motions. They know this division game is much more important. 5* Best Bet COLTS

Taking the BEARS here. Yes, I have lost this outfit the last 2 weeks. And it does hurt to come back to them a 3rd time. But. If we take out the 0-3 start to the season where Green Bay (8), Arizona (25) and Seattle (26) beat them soundly, these guys haven't lost by more than 6 points the rest of the way. I know Minny has the extra rest, and Bears in off their own last second misery. But this is a bit of a hefty price to pay. Bears HC Fox has a veteran QB who seems to flourish when not the favorite.  8* Sure Shot CHICAGO BEARS

4* Money Maker NJIT

Taking the JETS here. Tough taking NY on the road off 3 straight wins. But how can we back Dallas? We have tried before and failed miserably. They can't win without Romo. They need to run the ball to have any remote of winning. Jets bring a top rushing defense to the battle. NYJ do have the Patriots on deck. But looking at the numbers, they are 15-4 ATS in road games before facing New England. They need to win every game and not worry about the Chiefs or Steelers if they want a play-off spot. I know the 'Boys are technically still alive. But these guys are 1-7 against anyone other than NFC East teams. Jets with clear edge with the steady FitzMagic behind center. Ivory is a nice back. Decker and Marshall are a nice veteran pair who should be able to score against Dallas secondary. 4* Money Maker NEW YORK JETS 

4* Money Maker UAB