4* Money Maker TB BUCCANEERS

Taking the SAINTS here. New Orleans off their bye week. Well, if you had the Redskins like I did 2 weeks ago, you would have thought NO had back to back bye weeks. So they can Rob Ryan as the defense was what I think the worse in all of the NFL. Look. I had NYJ last week. Houston, short week, off a big win on MNF, with a TJ Yates? Looked like the Jets were off a short week instead of extra rest. But what we have seen was a Texans defense put together a nice season, and a pair of wins that peek the public's attention. I'm not buying Yates or Hoyer here for the Texans. Most time when teams make in-season changes, they get a balls to the wall performance right out of the gate that normally generates a big win. Getting points, it just adds value with Dennis Allen taking over the New Orleans D. 5* Best Bet NEW ORLEANS SAINTS 

Taking KANSAS CITY here. What a deflated spot for the Bills here. Off a Monday loss at New England. Come on. You know damn well that Rex Ryan put in tons of extra effort and the players wanted that win. Everyone gets up for the Pats. So Buffalo is playing their 3rd straight road game. A pair of prime time divisional battles. Now they travel to Arrowhead? Good luck with that. 10* Money Bomb KANSAS CITY CHIEFS  --- this line is down to 4 now with injury.. You do not have to play as a 10* - It isn't he QB who is the most valuable player on the field. 

Taking the BENGALS here. Cashed with these guys Sunday night. But Cincy now has dropped a pair and that undefeated start is now 8-2 with the 6-4 Steelers climbing the standings. Enter the Rams. I will fade dome teams in November/December often. The Rams offense does not impress in the least. Add in a QB problem as Foles will be back. He was benched for ineptness. Gurley hasn't looked good because the OL is beset by injuries. The STL defense is alright, but not ready to slow down the Bengals. Cincinnati comes in off b2b national tv losses. They should be able to easily make this a 14-20 win. 8* Sure Shot CINCINNATI BENGALS 

4* Money Maker MONMOUTH

4* Money Maker IOWA

Taking AIR FORCE here. These guys have just be rolling lately. Home, on the road. Doesn't matter. They have wrapped up the MWC Mountain Division and face San Diego State next week to see who is the conference champion. A win here, and they have home field. Win here, and they lock up back to back 10 win seasons for the first time ever. There was no let down after beating Utah State and facing Boise on the road. Boise couldn't exact revenge as 10pt faves. Now the Falcons are laying nearly 10 on the road. The stats show me they are the superior team on the field here Saturday. 4* Money Maker AIR FORCE FALCONS 

4* Money Maker COLORADO AVALANCHE 

4* Money Maker IDAHO

4* Money Maker PACIFIC

4* Money Maker DALLAS STARS

Taking MISSISSIPPI STATE. Nice revenge spot for the home team. Time to bring the Egg Bowl back to Starkville. I like Dak. Final home game for the QB. 4* Money Maker MISSISSIPPI STATE 

Taking TEMPLE here. So we have Connecticut in off a win. Not just any win. A win that saw the fans storm the field. A win where they got bowl eligible with a 6th win. And finally, a win that knocked Houston from the ranks of the undefeated. Now they hit Philly against a tough Temple defense. The Owls are looking to lock up an AAC East Title. Temple looked sharped knocking off Memphis last week. No let-down for a team looking to lock up a conference title. 8* Sure Shot TEMPLE OWLS 

4* Money Maker GEORGE MASON

4* Money Maker HAWAII

Taking ALABAMA here. This was a free for all offensive explosion last year, 55-44. Tide looking to wrap up the SEC West. I don't think they will have a problem here. Yes, Auburn will put a up fight in the Iron Bowl. But let's be honest here. This team hasn't played well all year. This offense hasn't gotten its act together. They limped past Jacksonville State. Ok, road game vs LSU on deck, which they got smacked 45-21. Lose at home Miss State 17-9. They needed 4 TOs at home to get by San Jose State. 30-27 win at Kentucky. A FG as time expired to force OT vs Arkansas, they lose. Lose at home to Ole Miss. Beat a bad Aggies team. Lose to Georgia, beat Idaho.  Now they face arguably the best team in the land. Yes, they will be motivated. But that will only get you so far. Alabama will eventually pull away to a 20pt win. 5* Best Bet 

4* Money Maker VALPO

4* Money Maker MISSISSIPPI 

4* Money Maker APPALACHIAN STATE

5* Best Bet CENTRAL FLORIDA

Taking OHIO STATE here. Part of me was thinking to myself. Man, listening to these comments, no way the Buckeyes show up at Michigan this weekend. Guys talking about going pro. Guys bad mouthing the coaches play calling. Now, I didn't think OSU would flip a switch last week and get this offense going. And I don't see that happening here either. I have said numerous time while backing Houston in my write ups, and on my weekly podcast, with their OC gone, the O will struggle. This is still a very talented team. And I don't think for one second that Meyer is going to let these guys mail in a game at Michigan and then a bowl game. 5 first downs last week? OSU has been double digit faves all year. In the Super-Book Game of the Year odds in August, Buckeyes were -9.5 here. Now they are +1 or pk. After a 10-1 year! I have faith in Meyer. 4* Money Maker OHIO STATE 

Taking EAST CAROLINA here. Look. We rolled fading Cincy last week and South Florida rewarded us 65-27. Bearcats have now given up 33,53,38,33 and 65 on the road. ECU playing for that 6th win and a bowl birth. Part of me says hey, Cincy got blasted, they will show up here. But the defense has been absolutely terrible. I don't see it changing. They are going bowling already. Playing on the road vs a desperate team. 4* Money Maker EAST CAROLINA 

Taking OLD DOMINION here. I will be the first to say this. When I see a 2 win laying points on the road to a 5 win team, it raises eyebrow. FAU has revenge from last year. Ok. But does that make them 4 points better? On the road? Off what was their biggest game of the year, a 20-14 OT loss at Florida? How are they getting up for this game? OD's HC says this is the biggest game in the programs history. Win, and the get the schools first ever bowl bid. I'm grabbing the home pup here. 5* Best Bet OLD DOMINION 

Taking UAB here. I thought Illinois was going to struggle and they have. Blazers are a tough little squad. Line opened at 2 and I see 4s now. Not scared to lay a little with UAB. In my eyes, they should compete for a top spot in CUSA with a talented returning roster. 4* Money Maker UAB

4* Money Maker JAMES MADISON

Taking BUFFALO here. Mass has lost 6 of 7 with the lone win over miserable Eastern Michigan (1-10). They haven't had a bye week. That is a long, painful season. Bulls with their final shot at getting that 6th win for a bowl birth. Buffalo QB Licata with 15 TDs after 29 last year but tossed 4 in last years 41-21 road win. RB Anthone Taylor rushed for 237 that day. Both have under achieved to this point, but maybe the seeing Minutemen across from them, they will have a flash-back to greatness. 4* Money Maker BUFFALO BULLS 

Taking NAVY here. The ol' bubble burst for Houston. Undefeated season gone with a tragic loss at UConn. So now, utterly deflated, with their QB banged up, in comes the Midshipmen. Good luck getting prepared for this offense. Navy could very well secure a New Years Bowl spot winning out here. Navy QB Reynolds will get a Heisman look. Navy doesn't turn it over, and controls the clock running the ball. That takes away the powerful offense of the Cougs, and limits a defense that has no trouble causing INTs for opposing quarterbacks. 10* Money Bomb NAVY 

4* Money Maker MONMOUTH

Taking the COWBOYS here. Dallas opened as a small fave. I still see them -1 or pk at some spots. I am sure the Panthers money will pour down, even against a public team like the 'Boys. A pair of undefeated QBs meet up today. 10-0 Cam, 3-0 Romo. Tough to wonder might what have been for Dallas if they had a full season of Tony behind center. Fact is though. This team changes dramatically with him on the field. Saw that last week on the road. Normally the Cowboys are laying premium numbers at home and have terrible ATS to prove it. But this line is right on point. If Romo and Dez were here all year and Dallas is 9-1 or whatever, we might be laying a FG or more. Panthers win ugly for sure. We cashed them as our 10* last week. I think the Dallas OL matches well against Carolina D. Dallas will control the lock as they have before. You can't stack 8,9 in the box against Romo. I see this as a 26-23, 30-24 type of affair, which Dallas keeps their slim play-off hopes alive. 8* Sure Shot DALLAS COWBOYS 

4* Money Maker CAL IRVINE 

Taking the EAGLES here. Sanchez, Bradford. Does it matter? The defense has been terrible. Now, I will be honest and say that I have lost this year when I took the Saints after their defense gave up 49 points to NYG. Not saying the Eagles/Giants are the same in any way. But the situation remains the same. Philly got blitzed by a rookie QB playing on the road to tune of 5 TD passes. What is Stanford to Megatron do? Look. Eagles still have some talent on offense. Lions defense has shown up recently. But I think Chip is on the very hot seat now in Philadelphia. Why won't I be shocked to see Sanchez do something against a Lions defense that is 29th in scoring and leads the league in turning the ball over? I will gladly grab any points with these two squaring off. Again, giving up 500+ yards at home to a rookie. Time for the Eagles to man up here. 4* Money Maker PHILADELPHIA EAGLES 

4* Money Maker UCSB

4* Total Money UNDER Ottawa/Colorado 

4* Money Maker ARIZONA COYOTES

4* Money Maker STL BLUES

10* Money Bomb ILLINOIS STATE

4* Money Maker HIGH POINT

4* Money Maker SAMFORD

4* Money Maker CALGARY

4* Money Maker VALPO

4* Money Maker SOUTHERN UTAH

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4* Money Maker OAKLAND

4* Money Maker OHIO BOBCATS

4* Money Maker SOUTH ALABAMA

4* Money Maker INDIANA

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Taking SAN DIEGO STATE here. Holy cow. 16 point faves losing outright scoring 43 points and shooting 28% from the field. Sign me up for a huge effort here against ECU. Aztects by 20. 4* Money Maker SAN DIEGO STATE 

Taking the PATRIOTS here. If I could have grabbed the Bills at 9.5 even 8, maybe I play them. But at a TD, I am on the Brady's. I know that Buffalo is in with extra rest. Last we saw NE they were pulling out a late win over the Giants. No Edelman. More OL problems. No problem for the hooded one roaming the sideline. Fact is. BB owns RR. He is clearly in the guys head. Rex talks a great game. And I am a Rex fan. But when the game is on, he like others facing Pats, over-thing and get away from their game plans. I can't discount a pair of division games over Miami and the Jets. Now the Pats. I get these are pros. But let's be honest, Rex wanted to beat NYJ like nobodies business last week. NE gets everyone's  'A' game week in, week out. The line reflects the Patriots injuries. Brady vs Taylor. Gronk vs who-ever gets that terrible nod. New England defense is actually pretty decent. Rex on the Jets. He played NE tough. Rex in Buffalo. It was a flat-out Patriots burial. The score doesn't reflect the dominance. Pats 22-2 SU vs Bills. Clearly have an edge here. Again, Ryan off arguably the biggest win in his career beating his former employer. 4* Money Maker NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

Taking MEMPHIS here. UT-Arlington in off a huge win over Ohio State. Only place to go is down. I have both of these guys pegged for middle of their respected conferences. Tigers have some dynamic youth on the roster. This is a big number, but I think the talent gap reflects that, and coupled with UTA's big win, Tigers should cover this number. 4* Money Maker 

4* Money Maker FLORIDA PANTHERS

4* Money Maker NASHVILLE PREDATORS

4* Money Maker DRAKE

4* Money Maker VANDERBILT

4* Money Maker WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE

4* Money Maker HOFSTRA

Taking the BENGALS here. Last we saw Cincy, we were cashing the Texans as a big dog MNF out-right winner. And the Cardinals were man-handling the Seahawks on the road. Granted, this isn't the same old Seattle. But make no mistake, Arizona wanted to take care of business last week. Now they get Cincy in off a loss. Everyone wants to blame their QB. But drop passes cost them here. So they had their slip up. They have been excellent the rest of the year. Arizona has a pair of roadies at SF and STL up next. Clearly more important to win conference and division games. I see their 'slip up' tonight. 4* Money Maker CINCINNATI BENGALS 

4* Money Maker FRESNO STATE 

Taking COLUMBUS. Normally shy away from teams on b2b. But we are home laying a short number. Plus, Sharks are looking to complete a 6-0 road trip. I'm looking for some fatigue here and wouldn't be shocked if the Blue Jackets can cover a +250 PL number. 4* Money Maker BLUE JACKETS 

4* Money Maker UAB

Taking the VIKINGS here. I am sitting on a nice Minny win total and NFC North future ticket so maybe I am biased here. But everything that I have seen of this team is exactly what I expected back in August. Love their HC Zimmer as he is a tidy 16-3 ATS last 19 games. He has this defense fluid right now. Teddy Bridgewater doing a great job with MVP AP running the ball like he is on a mission. I have lost with GB the last couple weeks. Tony George was on my podcast the other night and we are both shaking our heads at this GB defense. Or lack of I should say. No run game. The Lions all but gift wrapped a game last week and the Pack couldn't close. Vikes flat out know. We win this one here, we bury GB here, and Lambeau in December won't matter. 5* Best Bet MINNESOTA VIKINGS 

4* Money Maker MISSISSIPPI 

Taking the COLTS here. Ugh. Going have to hold my noise with these stinkers today. I am not a fan of Indy at all. All I have said this year in fading Luck is that the guy is .500 QB vs anyone other than the AFC South. I actually like the veteran Hasselbeck here. He has had a couple weeks to prepare with the bye. He is already 2-0 this year filling in. The guy played in a Super Bowl in case you forgot! This isn't like the Cowboys wheeling in Weeden and Cassell or Yates coming in off the streets. I get it though. You see Matt Ryan at home. He has Julio Jones. A new HC on the sidelines. Let's be honest here. I have the Falcons sitting at a over 8.5 wins on a future ticket. But these guys are not that good. I thought they would be, but they haven't. They lost at SF with Gabbert QBing and like a 4th string RB in the game. They have problems. Cousins, Weeden, Gabbert, Ryan Mallet, Zach Mettenberg. These are the QBs that were leading teams to losses vs Atlanta. I am not saying Hasselbeck is the end-all, be-all. But the guy is better then what this team has faced. Clear edge with the Colts staff on the sidelines in my eyes. 4* Money Maker INDIANAPOLIS COLTS 

Taking MIAMI here. Right off the bat, I'm a Cowboys fan. But come on. I know Romo is back. But is he really ready for a game. Game speed is something that is always talked about. That is why they milk the preseason for 2 games before the 'starters' playing meaningful minutes. Takes time to get in a rhythm. Now, off an injury, Romo is coming in slinging? I don't doubt for a minute he raises the spirits of the entire roster. But let's be honest. This line wasn't doing a good of springing RBs for yards. Or was it more the RBs are average, and the back-up QBs were such garbage teams stacked the line? Either way, I am leaning Miami here. These guys have finally woke up. It took a miserable start and a coaching change. They need to make a move and get some wins. They do have the Jets next week, but they are in no position to be 'looking ahead.' They are in a 7 team log jam of teams with 4-5 wins. Everyone counts. Tannehill hasn't been terrible. Miller is a solid RB. Miami gets some pressure on QBs, but the Cowboys are even worse. Suh and Wake vs this OL is going to be a nice story Sunday. That being said, we are on Miami at home here. 4* Money Maker MIAMI DOLPHINS 

Taking the PANTHERS here. This team isn't sexy but they continue to win. I faded them last week in what I thought would be a let-down spot. There is no let down in this team. They hit the road for 2 after this game, so they want to get all the wins they can to get this home field. I also had the Redskins last week. Never in doubt. But that was at home, vs a Saints team that is absolutely terrible on defense. A little step-up in class to say the least. I absolutely own this Washington team. 5-1 when I play one of their games. These guys are win-less on the road. Loss by 11 at NYG, 14 at NYJ, 17 at NE, and a TD pass in OT in Atlanta. I don't think they have faced a defense like this. Carolina tied for the league lead in INTs. Cousins with 7 of his 9 picks on the road. 10* Money Bomb CAROLINA PANTHERS 

Taking the BEARS here. Man, was this group was left for dead or what. But this is the NFL. Any given Sunday right? Well, we cashed huge with the Chiefs last week over this Denver team. Manning, clearly at the end of the line. Not sure what Brock will bring. Maybe he brings some downfield passing. That would be new for Denver. But this play is about how well the Bears are playing. How about we have HC John Fox facing the team that canned him? You don't think his new guys want to stick it to Denver here for the coach? 5* Best Bet CHICAGO BEARS 

Taking the JETS here. Love this spot. The ol' what have you done for me lately. Last time we checked. We were cashing in with Bills last Thursday night with Rex getting back at his old club. Then we rolled out a youtube free pick on the Texans getting double digits who went out and pulled the outright win. The public loves the last thing they see. And they saw the Texans knock off the undefeated Bengals while New York was bumbling along in a home loss. FitzMagic and the Jets have extra rest, and Fitzy might know a thing or two about this Texans defense since he was their QB. TJ Yates making his 6th career start on a short week. If NYJ has any thought that they should be making a wild-card run, then this is one of those circle the wagons, all hands on deck type of games. I'm in. 8* Sure Shot NEW YORK JETS 

4* Money Maker VANCOUVER CANUCKS

4* Money Maker NEVADA

8* Sure Shot CHATTANOOGA

4* Money Maker WESTERN ILLINOIS

Taking VANDY here. Home dog, nearly a TD with a much better defense. I will grab it nearly every time. A&M last road game was nearly a month ago, which they lost at Ole Miss 23-3. In fact, their last home game before that was September 26th. Must be nice to get bowl eligible early with Nevadas, Ball States and Western Carolinas coming to town. Much bigger name in LSU up next for the Aggies. Vandy with just 4 wins, doesn't seem to quit in games. They were blitzed at Houston, but other than that, this defense has kept them in nearly every game. Final home game of the year. Crowd should make a difference. And with a couple more bowls added, it wouldn't surprise me to see some 5-7 teams bowling this year. 4* Money Maker VANDERBILT

Taking MISSOURI here. If you listened Wednesday night to my podcast, you heard Tony George bring up great points about this week of CFB. Final home games. Senior Days. All great angles to look to add value to your pick. Also mentioned, like my Virginia Tech pick, the final home games of some very good coaches. Gary Pinkel wraps up his career to actually fight a bigger fight. Pinkel is 20-3 SU in his final home games of the season and we are getting a TD to boot. Now, the Tigers offense isn't exactly setting world on fire. This team is all about their defense, which is one of the best in the nation (8th total yards, 5th total points 14.7ppg). Yes, they are off a pretty emotional win. But sitting on 5 wins, with a Friday road game at Arkansas, they know this is one they need. Vols in off a 24-0 win over North Texas where they were installed as 41pt faves. I would think 'look-ahead', but look-ahead to a 5 win team? 4* Money Maker MISSOURI TIGERS 

4* Money Maker CS FULLERTON

5* Best Bet LOYOLA CHICAGO 

Taking WISCONSIN here. Man. 10 points. Seems pretty high considering these two are smack dab next to each other in the polls. And both of them bring pretty highly rated defenses to the game. So in a case like this, I have to act on my gut and do what I do best. Think completely opposite of the public. Northwestern comes in with 3 straight wins, but after 2 straight at home, enters Madison knowing that the Badgers want some revenge for last years 20-14 defeat. We have Wisconsin, in revenge mode, with a week of extra rest and prep time. Final home game for the seniors. Forget it. Wiscy should cruise 34-13. 10* Money Bomb WISCONSIN BADGERS 

4* Money Maker MONMOUTH

Taking VIRGINIA TECH here. Good spot I think for the Hokies. Last home game for Beamer. I can't see them laying an egg even against a NC team that looked unstoppable last week vs Miami. That was a big revenger and we cashed nicely with 'Heels as a Best Bet. Hokies have won 4 of 5 vs NC and 9 of 11. Only thing really holding me back from this is the fact that Virginia Tech has had so much success vs North Carolina. I do like this NC team as I have cashed with them in their last 2 blow-outs. I just feel get a real good effort from the home team here in the 180th, and final home date for the coach. 4* Money Maker VIRGINIA TECH

Taking PENN STATE here. Will grab the home pups off the bye. Michigan in off a double OT road win in their first back to back roadies of the year. Tough place to play here in Happy Valley. Penn State has won 3 straight at home vs the Wolverines but will be looking for payback for last years 18-13 road loss. And let's look at Michigan on the road. We talked about last weeks nail-biter. How about that close call at Minny? Plus, as an added bonus the Wolverines have Ohio State on deck! I hear the talk of Michigan wins, OSU beats Mich State, and next week winner takes all for Big 10 Title. Well, this is the perfect 'trap' spot to clear up any doubts of who is representing the East side of things. Nittany Lions rested, with revenge get it done outright here. 5* Best Bet PENN STATE 

4* Money Maker CHICAGO BULLS

Taking SOUTH FLORIDA here. Look, the Bulls can actually win the AAC East. They own the tie-breaker over Temple as we cashed them last week as a home dog. Same spot here. South Florida has the better defense and are playing with some purpose. Cincy 1-3 on the road with losses to Memphis, BYU and Houston. South Florida 7-2 ATS this year and still getting zero respect from the bookmakers. 4* Money Maker SOUTH FLORIDA

4* Money Maker DETROIT RED WINGS

4* Money Maker DUQUESNE

4* Money Maker IONA

4* Money Maker EASTERN KENTUCKY

4* Money Maker JAMES MADISON

4* Money Maker TULSA

4* Money Maker ORAL ROBERTS

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4* Money Maker MARQUETTE

4* Total Money OVER Oregon State/ Rice

Taking the TITANS here. Have to grab the FG here. Let's look at the Jags for a sec. Yeah, they look improved. Ending their road woes with a win over Baltimore. But that game was a gift. 3 straight turnovers for BLT in the second half. A penalty, that should not have happend becuase the Jags committed a penalty first. And you get a FG to win. They looked tough against the Jets the week before. A NYJ team that was losing guys left and right. Titans seem refreshed with their coaching change. They have secondary questions, but I like the overall defense. With a pair of temas that have been losing for awhile, there aren't really many positive trends. I do like that the underdog is 6-2-1 ATS last 9 in the series. 4* Money Maker TENNESSEE TITANS

4* Money Maker UAB

4* Money Maker COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS

4* Money Maker DALLAS STARS

4* Money Maker FURMAN

4* Money Maker TOWSON

4* Money Maker TEMPLE

4* Money Maker KENNESAW STATE

Caps haven't played in days. Well rested. I almost want to go PL here for +250. 

4* Money Maker WASHINGTON CAPITALS