Taking BUFFALO. Not a big fan of laying points like this on the road, but EMU is pretty bad on offense. The biggest drawback is that Buffalo has Toledo at home on deck. I just don't think the coach lets these guys look even a game ahead. They are ranked. They have a nice win at Syracuse under their belts. Reigning MAC Champs will look to get out of the gate fast. Think this should be a comfortable win. 4* Money Maker BUFFALO 

Taking BALL STATE. I do like this Toledo team. And they have double revenge fro last year losing 75-63 at home and 99-71 on the road. Ball State has actually won 4 straight in this series. I have to grab the points in this spot. 4* Money Maker BALL STATE 

Taking PACIFIC. 4* Money Maker 

Taking the WARRIORS. Rockets already with a win over the Warriors. I thought GS would show up at home on Christmas. They got beat by the Lakers. TNT for the world to see. I expect Steph Curry to be the big difference maker tonight. Double digit win for home team. 4* Money Maker GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS 

Taking IDAHO. 4* Money Maker 

Taking CAL BAKERSFIELD 4*  Money Maker

Taking CAL IRVINE. 4* Money Maker

Taking BELMONT. 4* Money Maker 

Taking GEORGIA STATE . 4* Money Maker 

Taking LA TECH . 4* Money Maker 

Taking OLD DOMINION. 4* Money Maker 

Taking William & Mary. 4* Money Maker 

Taking IONA. 4* Money Maker 

Taking INDIANA STATE. A nice number to grab here. This Loy-Chi team isn't that great putting the ball in the basket. Indiana State with 4 losses, 2 in the last 4 games to 11-1 TCU. Wins over on neutrals vs UNLV and Colorado, beat Western Kentucky, road win at GB. Maybe I'm on the wrong side as this line has ticked up a bit. But I am on the dog. 4* Money Maker INDIANA STATE 

Taking MICHIGAN STATE. Big number, I get it. But I think Northwestern is like Iowa. They rate about the same. And Sparty won that won 90-68. I see this playing out along the same lines. 4* Money Maker MICHIGAN STATE 

Taking OMAHA. This should be a nice little game if you can find a stream. I like these little schools. But give me Omaha in this spot. NoDakSt took both games last season, expecting some payback tonight though. Omaha just a tad bit better and should take care of business. 4* Money Maker OMAHA 

Taking TULSA. A lot of points here and I'll bite on the big dog. I know both teams don't give up many points.  Heck, Houston not allowing 60 on the year. But Tulsa does a pretty good also. Have to take the double digits. Tulsa 7-1 ATS last 8 on the road. 4* Money Maker TULSA 

Taking CINCINNATI. Will lay the big number with the Bearcats. 4* Money Maker CINCINNATI BEARCATS 

Taking OHIO STATE. Urban's swan song. We saw these guys destroy Michigan and their 'great defense.' Do we think that Washington has seen anything like this Buckeyes team in the PAC 12. Rose Bowl is a big deal for the conferences. But in today's day and age, they really are a step down from the Play-offs. This is all about motivation. And the OSU kids will want to send out their coach on a winning note. Not even going to overthink things. 10* Money Bomb OHIO STATE BUCKEYES

Taking MONTANA as a 4* Money Maker 

Taking MISSOURI. This is really a fade of an up and down Oklahoma State team. These guys were 1-4 on the road. Beating Kansas. Kansas put up 28. I think Missouri goes for 40+ this afternoon. This is a program looking for big wins. A bowl win will help the resume of QB Drew Lock. 4* Money Maker MISSOURI TIGERS 

Taking PITT. This is Stanford's 2nd trip to the Sun Bowl in 3 years. Yeah, they are pumped to be in El Paso. These guys had PAC 12 title dreams behind their RB, who just happens to be sitting out. I think Pitt is the hungrier group. This isn't a monster defense like Pitt saw in Clemson last time out. This will be a huge bowl win for a program looking to get back on track. 4* Money Maker PITT PANTHERS

Taking VIRGINIA as a 4* Money Maker 

Taking CINCINNATI here. I am actually kind of shocked that this line moved down a bit. I thought it would be moving up. Not sure why there is so much love for Virginia Tech. Hokies had to pay Marshall to come play to qualify and be bowl eligible. I think the Herd took the payday and got ready for their bowl game (who we cashed with) as it was 21-7 after 1 and off to the races. Back to the Hokies. This isn't Beamer ball. These guys are giving up more than 30ppg. 6-6 vs 10-2 yes the line looks low. But I am backing the Bearcats with something to prove beating an ACC team. 5* Best Bet CINCINNATI BEARCATS 

Taking the VIKINGS. So we like the UNDER in this game also. Same thinking. If you like the Bears here, then you must be all over the 0-7 on the road SF 49ers beating the 12 win Rams as double digit dogs. No cover. Winning. I can't see it.  You are telling me the Bears will be pulling new tricks out of their bag, and throwing in new wrinkles to confuse Minny who they are more than likely playing again next week. They want to try to knock out the Vikes to face the defending champs, Eagles with Foles behind center who the team does nothing but rally behind? Not buying it. Taking the Vikings who seem to have turned the offense around since canning their OC. 8* Sure Shot MINNESOTA VIKINGS

Taking the RAVENS. Another Super Contest pick for me.. Tied for 42 heading into the final Sunday. So I like Baltimore. Everyone will be on the upstart Browns. I think this defense is too much for the rookie to deal with on the road. Ravens bringing some fire today - let's not forget a TD pass with 40 something seconds left, at home, to knock them out of the playoffs last year. Focused, they deliver us the W . 5* Best Bet BALTIMORE RAVENS 

Taking HOFSTRA. 4* Money Maker 

Taking the BILLS. These guys haven't given up. They did lose (covered late) vs NE last week. But if we look at their 2 previous games at home. Beating the Lions and losing a tough one to the Jets. As we saw with the Jets vs GB, they haven't quit on their coach. This Bills team still has a pretty solid defense. And Miami wants no part of being in Buffalo in January. Back to teams showing fight. I think its safe to say the Dolphins have given up on their coach. We faded them 2 weeks ago in Minny and the Vikings ran them out of town. They still had a shot at the playoffs. And after scoring first to take a 7-0, Jags control the entire game. Nothing. No desperation. Jags off a loss to a 4th string QB picked up off the street. Where was their motivation? But pros with pride showed up for a road win. And as long as we are on road wins. How about Miami 1-11 SU last 12 on the road. 0-6 and 1-5 ATS last 6. Back on Dec. 2, Bills put up over 400 yards of offense and lost 21-17. That is what 3 TOs will do to a team on the road. 10* Money Bomb BUFFALO BILLS 

Taking the PACKERS. So we had the Jets last week and Rodgers came to play. So there is zero chance I don't back him at home. No way he lets the Lions come in here and hand him an L. Detroit 2-29 SU last 31 here. Packers with a lame duck fill in HC. He will let Rodgers do whatever the heck he wants to do. Again - Rodgers came to play in the Meadowlands. Down 14-0, 21-7, 35-20. There was no quit. And I expect the same here at home. Domers like the Lions want nothing to do with the weather in Green Bay last Sunday in December. 4* Money Maker GREEN BAY PACKERS

Taking the GIANTS. Grabbed these guys in the Super Contest and will play them here. Don't think we see much from Dallas. It is their bye week. Could be Eli's last game. Either way, if they can't beat Cooper Rush by 10, this team has huge problems heading into next season. 4* Money Maker NY GIANTS 

Taking SAN FRAN tonight. 4* Money Maker SAN FRANCISCO DONS 

Taking OKLAHOMA tonight. I will grab 2 TDs with an offense that is #1 in college putting up nearly 50ppg. Look. We had Bama several times through the season and they did nothing but print money for us. I can't say a single negative thing about Alabama. I am just taking 14 points with a team that can score every time it touches the ball. We just need the defense to make a stop or two. Obviously easier said than done. I will sprinkle some ML on the Sooners also. 4* Money Maker OKLAHOMA SOONERS 

Taking CLEVELAND today. 4* Money Maker CLEVELAND CAVALIERS 

Taking NC GREENSBORO this afternoon. 4* Money Maker NCG 

Taking NOTRE DAME. Actually played this on the ML for a little bit. This ND is tough. I am not taking anything away from Clemson. But they haven't faced a real team in weeks. Should have put this out when I could have gotten a bit of higher number. I thought it would come down game day based on ND alum pounding their school. This slight move is probably based on people waking up to the fact that ND can play, and Clemson is sending out a freshman QB laying nearly 2 TDs. 4* Money Maker NOTRE DAME 

Taking EAST TENNESSEE STATE. 4* Money Maker ETSU 

Taking KANSAS. 4* Money Maker KANSAS JAYHAWKS 

Taking FLORIDA here. Just a small Money Maker 4* on the Gators. This play for me in really based on how is Michigan going to respond. If they are fired up and ready to take out all the pain from getting blasted by Ohio State out on Florida, we will know very early. And then if you want, you could possibly buy out in some live betting. But my guess is we see them lay an egg. 10 straight wins and a spot in the Playoffs with a win vs your hated rivals. 62-39. Gators with a little revenge angle from opening game loss last season. Won't be shocked if we see another Michigan defensive player sit out either. Huge New Years Day bowl for Florida after a 4-7 season. Again. Where are the Wolverines after thinking they would be in the Sooners spot if they won? 4* Money Maker FLORIDA GATORS 

Taking WOFFORD. 4* Money Maker WOFFORD TERRIERS 

Taking MINNESOTA. Just do not like the Hawks. Nice home spot for the Wolves to get an easy win under their belts. I will lay it thinking 115-100 type of game. 4* Money Maker MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES 

Taking HOFSTRA. So I think these guys should be fight for the CAA top spot. They are a tough little team. I have the Pride just outside of the top 100 teams. And that might now sound sexy, but this is a CAA team. Blue Hens are at best a .500 club while Hofstra will make a run at 25 wins. I'll lay it. 4* Money Maker HOFSTRA 

Taking SOUTH DAKOTA STATE. I will lay this number. I know it is hefty on the road. But there will be zero home court on a Friday afternoon on Christmas break. 4* Money Maker SOUTH DAKOTA STATE 

Taking the JAZZ. Just a bad spot for Philly. In off OT road loss at Boston. That was a game they really wanted. Celtics have really had their number. Heading to the 4th with a lead, scoring first 4 points of OT- Outscored 13-2 to end the extra session. Give me the home team off a big win. 4* Money Maker UTAH JAZZ 

Taking the KINGS. Would have faded the Lakers even if LeBron was playing. Now we get LA in off a huge win crushing the Warriors on the road. Only place to go but down and be in a flat spot. 4* Money Maker SACRAMENTO KINGS 

Taking VANDY. Won't be shy about laying a couple points even if Baylor has a bit of home edge playing in Texas. Bears come in losers in 4 of their last 6. Their wins, a TD pass with 6 seconds to go over Oklahoma State. And win over Texas Tech who canned their HC after the game. How about that Baylor didn't beat a team with a winning record this year? Vandy was competitive in their games. I give them a pass on getting run out by Georgia. The other bad loss was to South Carolina after they played ND on the road and lost 22-17. They just ran out of gas in the 2nd half to SC. They have better talent right now with Shurmur at QB and a 1000 yard RB averaging 7 yards a carry. 8* Sure Shot VANDERBILT 

Taking MINNESOTA and going PUCK LINE. I guess you can lay the -150. That is nearing my max lay with faves. I think we get a good game from the Wild. Well rested, last played Saturday. Series 1-1 this year, Wild a 4-3 OT win, Chicago a 3-1 win. Minny in with 4 straight losses. We'll see if they right the ship tonight. 4* PL Money MINNESOTA WILD 

Taking TAMPA and going PUCK LINE. Not a huge return, but I am not risking 2-1. Down on Philly - You know this. Coaching change. I don't think it really matters. This should be a 5-2 game. 4* PL Money TB LIGHTNING 

Taking MINNESOTA. I get that long time Georgia Tech HC is hanging things up. I don't think that warrants a line move like this though. I like PJ Fleck. Looks like firing the DC was the right move. Closing out the year winning 2 of 3 blasting Wiscy 37-15 and a pretty decent Purdue team 41-10. Plenty of prep time for the new DC to come up with a good plan. We will take the dogs and won't be shocked by an outright win. 4* Money Maker MINNESOTA 

Taking the WARRIORS. This is a spot where we get GS full effort. Christmas Day vs LeBron and the Lakers. Time for Curry and Company to remind some people who is charge of the West and the Champions are. Nothing else to even say or to overthink. Warriors by 15-20. 4* Money Maker GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS 

Taking the BUCKS. Knicks losers of 4 straight, 9 of 10 and 11 of 13. Their 2 wins? An 2pt OT win over Charlotte 126-124, and a 2pt 136-134 OT win over these Milwaukee Bucks. Bucks going to come into MSG and lay it on NY. Knicks with more losses this month than Milwaukee has on the season. Talk about adding insult to injury. 2 wins this month, both in OT. No way this doesn't get ugly. 4* Money Maker MILWAUKEE BUCKS 

Taking the RAIDERS here. Should really go ML here on the sites for +120. Final game here for Oakland. Should be an insane atmosphere. Now- Normally I like to fade home teams when they honor former players or come out with retired jerseys and so-on. But not here. We have a complete disaster on the other sideline with the Vance Joseph led Denver Broncos. Guy should have been canned for that FG on Saturday night. So Denver limps in officially eliminated from playoff action. Raiders have shown life playing at home. Dog outright tonight. 5* Best Bet OAKLAND RAIDERS 

Taking SEATTLE. I will say this. I thought this would be a down year. Have these guys Under their win total. But yet, here they are. Fighting for a playoff spot. Now, last week was a brutal loss losing to San Fran. But that just gets us in a prime spot today. No way they are losing at home. Especially off a poor performance. KC comes in off that Thursday loss (we had LAC) with extra rest and time to stew on blowing that game. There is more going on in KC so. They lost hunt and we see a close game vs the Raiders. An OT game vs Baltimore at home. Blowing 14pt leads and losing at home. This line is 2.5 or 3 in most spots. If this game was in KC, would you be laying 8 points on a team 0-4-1 ATS last 5? Home about this - Seattle 11-1-1 ATS last 13 as home dogs. 4* Money Maker SEATTLE SEAHAWKS 

Taking the SAINTS. Had NE over the Steelers last week and that bit me in the behind. We will again fade Pitt though. New Orleans not looking overly impressive of late. And, as I said when we took Dallas on Thursday night, they were losing at Dallas or Carolina. Well, they lost at Dallas. A total flat spot vs Tampa on the road. Then in their 3rd road game, it was ugly vs the Panthers. I don't think the Steelers can slow down any part of this Saints offense. Do you know what I see after 3 games like that. I see a team that can win ugly. A team that isn't, just Brees putting up 40. A team that can make some stops when it needs them. After dropping 3 straight Pitt had all their marbles ending the Patriots hex on them. They won, finally. Speaking of wins, a W here wraps up home field for New Orleans. Lay it. 4* Money Maker NEW ORLEANS SAINTS 

Taking the JETS. Smacking myself for not taking them last night when I saw 3s and even a 3.5 pop up on the sites. I was liking NYJ before the Rodgers will or will not play rumors swirled. New York not a great team. But as we saw Saturday (we ended up with a push at 7) there is no quit in this bunch. Now we have GB in off having their season officially ended by the Bears. But has this team really impressed us this year at all? They are playing for a lame-duck coach who won't be back. I think they are thinking about Christmas with their families. This is one of those do they even get off the plane games. If A-Aron is sitting today, I would expect this line to move even more. 4* Money Maker NY JETS

Taking the FALCONS. Cam looked absolutely terrible. Probably will be out as reports are starting to come he could be done. I had the over MNF and man, what a pathetic pick by me. And for that, I am sorry. But as I said on my free pick video taking Carolina, that was a game I felt they were playing for their coach. Won't be shocked to see him get the boot after the way things have gone after a 6-2 start. 6 straight losses now, no QB and a coach with a cloudy future. Look - I will be the first to say Falcons were a disappointment. And I won't be shocked to see them part ways with at least their OC who wastes, arguably, the best WR in the NFL. Atlanta doesn't want to end up in the basement of the South. Sitting at 5-9, same as Tampa, I think they take care of this beaten Panthers team. They left everything they had on the field vs the Saints. Packing it in for Christmas, road team gets the call. 4* Money Maker ATLANTA FALCONS 

Taking the COWBOYS. Only way to go in this spot. Off their first shut-out since Quincy Carter was their QB! Look. We had Indy last week. Real tough spot for the Cowboys off that OT Philly win. And a rough stretch in general. 5 straight. Road wins over Philly and Falcons. A Redskins game. That Saints Thursday nighter. A stinker was coming. It came. Let's not sell the Colts short either. They are a tough foe right now. So Bucs in a back to back road spot. 5 wins. Looks like they have lame duck coach who could be canned after the season. Perhaps the GM heads out also. As good as the TB QB tandem has been putting up points, 31 TDs it also has 15 INTs. And we won't talk about the terrible defense. Don't be confused by last week vs the Ravens. And I type that knowing we had Baltimore to get it done. Dak won't throw the ball 23 times for 131 yards. Amari Cooper could have 100 yards by half-time. Zeke will Zeke. Cowboys need to lock up their playoff spot. This is the spot. Now next week in New York with a wild-card game vs possible Seattle after that. They win this by double digits. Rest some guys vs the Giants. Ready for the playoffs. 10* Money Bomb DALLAS COWBOYS 

Taking the VIKINGS. Cashed with these guys last week, back on them again. I know that taking a division home dog in revenge spot is nice. Especially with a guy like Stattsford who can garbage time a back-door cover. But like last week, this play is based on the new OC getting things done. This team has been waiting to break out and I think with their season on the line again, we get another good effort. Let's not short change the defense that recorded 9 sacks last week. Safe to say Year 1 of the Patricia Era is closing out poorly. Lions scoring 16ppg and are getting out-yarded every week. Minny should crack 30 and this is a 10+ point win. 5* Best Bet MINNESOTA VIKINGS 

Taking the TEXANS. Now. Before last week, Eagles as a home dog. I'm on them. Dome team outside for 2nd straight week. We pulled out a push with NYJ +7 last week in bad weather. Shouldn't be too bad tomorrow. Back to Philly. Though Foles should have started and stayed behind center a bit longer. But they yanked him for a non 100% Wentz. I have raved about Foles in this posts in the past. Not so much in this spot. Double digit dog with a HUGE road win. Maybe the Rams are down a bit. Either way huge win. Just feel that Houston playing some great ball right now. Getting points makes this a no-brainer play on the road team. 4* Money Maker HOUSTON TEXANS 

Taking the CHARGERS. I know that this could be a bit of let-down spot for LAC. There is no home field advantage. Winning out and a KC loss somewhere will get them a bye week. I thought that Chargers were a good team starting the year. I think they are better now. They have 2 nice comebacks under their belts. Zero quit in these guys. I know Baltimore is a good defense. But I think LAC can put up what KC did, and possibly more. Against KC and NO, two offense I would say rate well to the Chargers, we saw 24 points allowed. This LA team has a better defense. They will stop the rush game. And if come to Lamar Jackson throwing the ball. Let's look at his last 5 games. Yards -- 131-147-125-178-150. We won't talk about his completion % - Or the rankings of the Tampa, Chiefs, Raiders, Falcons or Bengals defenses. 4* Money Maker LA CHARGERS 

Taking the HEAT. Nice spot for the home team. Small dog playing well. Bucks come in off huge win at Boston. Let down written all over this one. 4* Money Maker MIAMI HEAT 

Taking NORTH CAROLINA. Kentucky 0-2 on neutrals (Seton Hall Duke) - Being undefeated at home is nice, but sometimes you need to come to play. And NC will be in town to play. No let down after crushing Gonzaga. When you are Carolina, you don't let down vs a fellow Blue Blood like Kentucky. A let down would be not covering 27 vs Kent State. Lay it here. 4* Money Maker NORTH CAROLINA 

Taking SAN FRANCISCO. Not worried about that non cover vs N Arizona where they shot only 41%. SF was clearly playing down in a look ahead spot. This is the where the 'A' game comes to play. 4* Money Maker SAN FRANCISCO DONS 

Taking the TITANS. Was close to using these guys in the Super Contest (was in the Top 20, now Top 40) - It does look painful laying points with this offense. But I can't see a 4th string QB getting it done on the road. Yes, Redskins have over achieved with the way they have been playing. They are 4-3 on the road (Tampa, Giants, Arizona, Jaguars) - Are any of those teams playoff bound or alive here in December? Washington with 16-16-13 points scored their last 3 games. I won't be shocked to see a 30-9 game like the Titans dropped on the Jaguars two weeks ago. 4* Money Maker 

Taking ARMY today. Right off the bat you know Army is showing up big time for the Armed Forces Bowl. Army has won 3 straight bowl games over SMU, North Texas and San Diego State. Houston comes in with 2 straight bowl losses vs San Diego State and Fresno State. Where is the Cougar motivation? They lose their QB and were blitzed in their final game 52-31 by Memphis. We add game and we see the Cougars dropping 3 of their last 4. Army has reeled off 8 straight after losing by a TD at Oklahoma. Houston canned their DC, will be without their best DL and will also be missing some other key DL members. Black Knights roll. 10* Money Bomb ARMY 

Taking HARVARD. A 4-5 Ivy team laying nearly 2 TDs to a A-10 school. I'm in for a little revenge on last years 58-48 loss. 4* Money Maker HARVARD 

Taking WAKE FOREST. Grabbing the dog here. And why wouldn't we? We have Memphis coming in off of blowing their conference championship. To face, a 6-6 team. Yeah. They will be pumped for this game in Alabama. Did I mention their all-world RB is sitting out as he enters the NFL draft. Wake won't bring much defense. But they do bring an offense that can put up some points. Again. Enter Wake off of a 59-7 win over Duke to get bowl eligible. Tigers in off another loss to UCF in the Title Game. Wake took out Texas A&M last year and is looking for 3 straight bowl wins. How about the fact that Memphis has beaten 1 bowl team this year? 4* Money Maker WAKE FOREST 

Taking UCF. As much as we liked Ill State last year, this is a different team. I have UCF rated inside the Top 50- Redbirds, not so high sitting closer to 200 than 100. We will lay the double digits as Knights look for some NIT revenge. Illinois State getting outscored on the season and UCF always with a tough defense. 4* Money Maker UCF 

Taking IRVINE. Will grab the nice dog here. Have backed these guys before. Nice veteran team back with starters. Should be class of the Big West. 4* Money Maker CAL IRVINE 

Taking FIU here. Should be a wild one and getting the points is fine by me. Total has been bet up a bit, and I still think it goes over. Toledo defense not that good. And with the MAC as a whole 1-11 SU last 12 bowl games, how do you back them laying points to a team from a better conference. And I have backed these guys a couple times the last 2 years. I like Butch Davis. The can recruit. This will be a solid school in another 2 years. Back to back 8-4 seasons and bowls. Last year didn't end well with a bad 28-3 loss to Temple. Just too many points to pass up in a pretty even matched game. 4* Money Maker FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL 

Taking MARSHALL. So South Florida playing a quasi-home game - Do you really think that matters? Banged up QB - 5 straight losses , all by double digits by nearly 20ppg. The OC left for McNeese State. I think that is a step backwards! Look. Marshall defense very good. Doc Holiday a perfect 5-0 SU/ ATS in bowl action. Herd come in off loss at Va Tech. But don't fool yourselves. They got a nice payday from the Hokies to show up, lay down, and get VT bowl eligible. Low scoring affair that Marshall should wrap up 29-13. 5* Best Bet MARSHALL 

Taking YALE. Monmouth win-less and looking at probably a 5-7 win season. Yale should get to 20 Ws - Last year, Monmouth by 21. Time to kick a team when they are down. Payback. 4* Money Maker YALE 

Taking HOLY CROSS. Following the trends here. Holy Cross 8-2 ATS this season, Canisius on a 1-7 ATS run. 5 of those as dogs, did not cover any. Losing at 9.5 faves outright. Their only 2 covers on the year. A 1 pt win as a PK, and somehow a win as a 1.5 dog on the road. Holy Cross losses are to all Top 100 teams. They take care the visitors tonight. 4* Money Maker HOLY CROSS 

Taking GEORGIA STATE. This a tough Sun Belt team. I have NCW winning 11,12 games this year. 4* Money Maker GEORGIA STATE 

Taking IRVINE. This is a good little Big West team. They should about 25 games this year. That is nearly double of what this EMU team will put up. Don't be fooled by EMU 5-1 home record. Rochester College - Goshen - Central State for 3 wins. Drexel, who is a bad CAA team. And the Boston Terriers. This is a step up in competition. Should be a 10pt win. 5* Best Bet CAL IRVINE 

Taking TOLEDO. Don't sell the Rockets short. They just ran out Mid Ten St. That was off beating a tough Marshall team. 8 straight wins. Cornell won't be able to keep up here. 15-20 margin of victory tonight. 4* Money Maker TOLEDO 

Taking SOUTH DAKOTA STATE  - So we are spinning our wheels 64-67 in CBB. Not going to bore you with big write ups. I can only say so much about ratings and others and why I like a team. Now we just need a 15-2 run to get college hoops rolling. 4* Money Maker SOUTH DAKOTA STATE 

Taking MONTANA STATE. Denver not good with the money posting a 1-7-1 ATS run last 9 games. 4* Money Maker MONTANA STATE 

Taking UAB. We have a huge motivational edge as the Blazers folded up their football program couple years ago. Now here they are- A small fave over this MAC team. And let's be honest. Northern Illinois pulled off a miracle win over Buffalo. And I am not saying that because I had Buffalo. I mean, really. That was a miracle. Offense, one of the worse in college, ranked 123rd in offense yards per game. Some how, down 29-10, scores basically 20 pt in the 4th to win 30-29. No way they catch lighting in the bottle twice. UAB brings one of the better defense to the party. In fact, they are 11th in offensive yards allowed. So 11th D vs 123 O - I will lay the short number and then be ready to cash our ticket. 4* Money Maker UAB 

Taking GREENSBORO.  You know how we feel about these guys. 4* Money Maker NC GREENSBORO 

Taking COLORADO and going PUCK LINE. Will tell you this. Sometimes I get set in my ways on the ice. I don't laying heavy faves, and when its in the price range I tend to go PL over ML. So we like the AVS in this spot. Islanders on the road in the front end of a back to back. An easier win on deck with Arizona. 4* PL Money COLORADO AVALANCHE

Taking CAL BAPTIST. This is tough little school. I said in previous write up how good this coach and program was at the lower level. SE Louisiana is one of the worse programs in the land. 4* Money Maker CALIFORNIA BAPTIST 

Taking MINNESOTA tonight. Kings won 141-130 when these guys played last. Now, they are in off win over Dallas. Back to back roadies vs a revenging home team. Add in that Wolves lost all 4 on their road trip. Time for some home cooking. 4* Money Maker MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES 

Taking the RAMS. LA offense sure didn't look good in Chicago. I think things will be different at home. Both teams in off losses. But Rams still battling for that home field with New Orleans. Eagles defense has been a MASH unit nearly all season. Dallas put up nearly 600 yards off offense. Again. Bears defense and the cold a lot different than this Philly team that looks like it sold its soul for last years Super Bowl Win. 38-17 sounds about right. 5* Best Bet LA RAMS 

Taking the PATRIOTS. Had both of these losing sides last week. And I gotta tell ya. What was The Hoodie thinking? How do you not punch it in and go up 37-28. If you fail, Miami is pinned in their 5 or closer. You take a FG and all hell breaks loose on the final play. I can't blame Tomlin too much. The guy is a big dummy. Takes Big Ben out and then puts him. The FG attempt. Just terrible. Now - Who do we think is bouncing back this afternoon? What HC/QB combo do you think we should be backing? Big Ben with rib issues. Maybe they get their RB back. They couldn't do anything against the 2nd worse rush defense in the league. 5 straight wins for NE in the series. How about Pats off SU loss and a fave of 3 or less, 20-0 ATS run. They are on a 14-4 ATS run in games after losses regardless of line. Now 3 straight losses for Steelers. Big Ben 7 TDs 6 INTs last 4 games. The run game has been lost. Anytime we get the Pats and a short number like this, we have to grab it. 4* Money Maker NE PATRIOTS 

Taking the TITANS here. Should really be playing +125/+130 that the sites are offering. I am trying to get back to that #1 NFL Capper Spot. No shame being ranked where I am right now. But we are looking forward to a big month here after we go 31-10 (76%) last December - Let's jump right in on the Giants. Are you really impressed with a 5-8 record. Wins over Mark Sanchez and the Redskins. Chase Daniel and the Bears in OT (and let's not forget Bears nearly lost at Arizona, lost at Miami. Totally different on the road) A final minute over the Nick Mullens led 49ers. A wild shoot out vs Tampa and back up QB Fitzharris before Winston came in. 7 straight losses. A last minute win over a backup QB. A wild-shoot out over a backup QB and the worse defense in the league. A loss to Philly. An OT win. And a gift bag of Mark Sanchez and Josh Johnson. Oh Christmas came early for sure for the GMEN. Give me Tennessee all day with extra rest. They will run over the soft Giants all afternoon. 10* Money Bomb TENNESSEE TITANS 

Taking the VIKINGS. This is it for Minny. Had these clowns Monday night and they were brutal. Canned their OC who was suppose to be the 'hot' name for one of the soon to be opened HC jobs in the NFL. Well. The smart money ain't on that happening now. I like this spot based on 2 things. One - that poor MNF performance and the canning of the OC and two. How about the clouds that Miami is coming in on? Nowhere to go but to have that bubble burst. Now. As having the Patriots last week I am shocked that they didn't try to get 7 and instead settle for a FG. Heck. Run another run play and have them try to go 97 yards or whatever. So- Miami off a huge win and could be a flat spot. Desperate Vikes need to win out. How about Dolphins 1-10 SU last 11 on the road. Yikes. 5* Best Bet MINNESOTA VIKINGS 

Taking the RAVENS. I know what everyone is thinking. Laying points like this with Lamar Jackson, and off that brutal OT game vs KC. I get it. You are worried. Well don't be. This Tampa defense, if it is plays more for the run, will give up chunks of yards, and enough points for a 10pt win. Did you miss the collapse last week (we got a miracle cover with NO) - plenty of mistakes to go around. Special teams looked like garbage. OL fell apart. Winston doing Winston things. How is that going to fly vs this Ravens defense coming in angry, vs a team that will be out of it's element and quite frankly, not a good team. As good as this TB QB combo is putting up 31 TD passes, they also have 24 INTs. I am sure we see at least 2 turnovers this afternoon. Tampa 2-12 SU last 14 on the road including a 3-9 ATS run in their most recent 12 games.  In 6 road games this season - 40 at New Orleans, 48 at Chicago, 34 at Atlanta, 37 at Cincinnati, 42 at Carolina, and 38 at NYG.  I know that this Baltimore team isn't the Greatest Show on Turf, but we will get our 30 today. 8* Sure Shot BALTIMORE RAVENS 

Taking the COLTS here. As a Dallas fan, tough to go against them as they are playing some inspired football right now. But the way this game falls, it is a great situational spot for Indy. 5 straight wins anchored by wins over bitter rival Philly. The last game, a wild OT affair. That off of a huge home upset of New Orleans. Colts in off big win over the Texans. Just feels like the way Indy has been playing (minus that Jax game), this is spot they win 27-17. I can see the Boys and their flake HC really mailing it in here. They have Tampa at home, then close at the Giants. With a 2 game lead in the NFC East, I think we see them lay an egg. 4* Money Maker INDIANAPOLIS COLTS 

Taking WEST VIRGINIA. Think this should be a double digit win for West Va even on the neutral court. Rhode Island a poor shooting club. Add in that 'Neers will be pressuring all game and this can get ugly quick. 4* Money Maker WEST VIRGINIA

Taking DENVER. I get the love on the Browns. It is like taking a chain off a rabid dog finally firing Hue Jackson. Look. I am no fan of the Denver HC. I don't like him, the Dallas HC or the Charger HC. I don't even name them. They are garbage. But I think the sexy pick on the Browns is really putting whipped cream on crap. Mayfield will have his hands full, or really feet moving Chubb and Miller have 25 sacks between them. It won't be easy for the rookie. And at least with a veteran QB on the other side of the field, with a RB closing in on 1000 yards, I like the chances of the home team. Broncos off a terrible loss at San Fran should take care of business here. 4* Money Maker DENVER BRONCOS 

Taking UCONN. Coaching change having a positive effect for the Huskies. This Manhattan team is bad. Putting up barely 50ppg. 36% FG shooting.. Connecticut should win this one by 25. 4* Money Maker UCONN 

Taking TOLEDO. This is not the last years Mid Ten State. New coach. It shows. Rockets a tough team and leader in the MAC. I have Blue Raiders as barely a 10 win team. 4* Money Maker TOLEDO ROCKETS 

Taking the JETS here. I'll grab the points in this one. I guess it looks real easy to take the Texans and this defense vs a rookie QB. But I see a team that won by 2 at Washington 23-21. 19-17 at Denver. 37-34 at Indy. 20-17 loss at Tennessee. 20-7 win at Jax. I won't include 27-20 loss at NE. But I don't see a dominate team on the road. Loss by 5 at home to the Giants. Needed the Pick 6 Perriman of the Bills to toss another INT to win 20-13. 19-16 vs the Cowboys. Where is the dominance? 42-23 short week home win over Miami and back-up QB? I will give them Titans and Cleveland in back to back home games. But overall, this team has really gotten a lot of breaks, and luck along the way. There is a lot of love and I think inflated price on the Texans. Could be a nasty day as the weather is calling for 39-40 degrees and rain. Domed team from Houston playing in cold and nasty NJ weather. I'm dogging up. 4* Money Maker NY JETS 

Taking FRESNO STATE. Big turn around for this program under Jeff Tedford. Not a chance in hell they take this game for granted. Mountain West vs PAC 12 and the little brother has something to prove. Nobody expected much from Herm Edwards at ASU. Yet, they are bowling. Good for him. But they will be without a huge piece of the offense as their star WR is sitting out getting ready for the NFL Draft. Bulldogs bring it and win this one going away. 5* Best Bet FRESNO STATE 

Taking NORTH TEXAS. Will also be sprinkling in some ML on Mean Green. Right off the bat. Where is the motivation for Utah State? Yeah. A great year. 10-2 - close loss at Michigan State. Ranked in the Top 25. But losing to Boise crushed their MWC Title hopes. So here they are in an early bowl game vs Conference USA, in the New Mexico Bowl, which they have been to already. To add insult to injury, their HC is off to greener pastures to take over Big 12 Texas Tech and probably will be bringing his OC and DC with him. North Texas gets a shot at 10 wins and win a bowl game. NT is the only team in FBS to not trail a team by more than 1 possession in a game this season! 3 losses in conference play by a combined 13 points (3-8-2). Live dogs. 8* Sure Shot NORTH TEXAS 

Taking KANSAS. As we said when we had Penn the other night. This is not last years Villanova team. Jayhawks by double digits. 5* Best Bet KANSAS

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Taking NORTH DAKOTA STATE. I have seen this line as low as 6 and as high as 12.5. All I know is that NDST is going for its 7th title in 8 years and their coach is heading to Kansas State after this season wraps up. 4* Money Maker NORTH DAKOTA STATE 

Taking the CHARGERS. Lost with these guys last week as they sleep-walked setting for FGs last Sunday. I get it short week. Big, bad KC with their awesome rookie QB. They didn't have an easy Sunday as the Ravens took them to OT. And what I really take away from that, and why I had this circled early in the season. The defense. Not the Chargers defense. But the Ravens defense. That is like the old-school Steelers, Seahawks defenses of past. Where you get hit on every play. And the next game you are just mush. Baltimore brings that type of defense every game. And they got it for a game, plus OT. The short home week doesn't help them much other than sleeping in their own beds. I have been on LAC all season. This is a good team. The offense behind Rivers will carve up this KC defense. The Chargers defense isn't terrible. I think they can make some plays here. Bonus with the 3.5, but I won't be shocked at an outright win tonight. 8* Sure Shot LA CHARGERS 

Taking NEW MEXICO and will be looking for some ML action also. How are you backing Colorado who is 9-26 on the road and are laying points? I get that New Mexico hasn't looked good in its last 2 games. But this team was thought of as a Top 3 in the MWC. Colorado a bit lower in the PAC 12. If they had a pair of respectable losses their last 2 games, this game is a Pk or Lobos favored. But - 85-60 at St Mary's shooting 35% and 4-16 (15%) from 3 and you aren't hanging close to anyone. And losing 100-65 to New Mexico State. Well. 28% shooting from the floor will spell doom vs a last place team from any conference. Inflated home dog value. I think New Mexico outright. 4* Money Maker NEW MEXICO 

Taking the SABRES and going PUCK LINE. I see this line up over -150 tonight and I won't lay that. I am looking for the bigger payday. Look. We had Buffalo Saturday. Up 2-1 heading to the 3rd and get blitzed in a 6-2 loss. Now they catch LA, off a loss in Detroit, coming further east. Bad spot for LA vs a Sabres team looking for someone to take their frustration out on. 4* PL Money BUFFALO SABRES