Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Tuesday 8* (Regular Play) on Louisville vs. Georgia @ 6:30 p.m. ET
The Georgia Bulldogs face the Louisville Cardinals in the Belk Bowl Tuesday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Louisville with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Louisville rolled into bowl season with three straight wins, including two big road victories in Boston College and Notre Dame. The Cardinals were a solid 5-1 ATS away from home and have also covered in four of their last five bowl appearances. 2. Georgia had hopes of a New Year’s Day bowl this season but instead settles for a trip to North Carolina. The Bulldogs blew their chances at a large bowl bid with a loss to Georgia Tech in the final and could come out flat in this game after a disappointing season by their standards. 3. The Cardinals have the inside scoop on the Bulldogs defense and tendencies, with defensive coordinator Todd Grantham serving under Mark Richt at UGA from 2010-13. Louisville brings a dominating defense of its own into the postseason, giving up just 294.1 yards per game – sixth best nationally. The Cardinals grabbed the second most interceptions in the country, with 25 total.
Play on Louisville as an 8* Regular Selection Tuesday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Tuesday 8* (Regular Play) on LSU vs. Notre Dame @ 3:00 p.m. ET
The LSU Tigers face the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the Music City Bowl Tuesday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on LSU with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Notre Dame backed into bowl season on four straight loss and had just one win since mid-October. The Fighting Irish have allowed an average of 44.5 points per game during that four-game slide. 2. The Tigers have one of the best defensive units in the country, allowing only 305.8 yards per game. Louisiana State is especially stingy against the pass, giving up just 162.3 yards through the air per game. The Tigers allowed only nine passing touchdowns all season and picked off 10 passes. 3. The Irish offense has a QB controversy brewing this bowl season. Everett Golson was terrible down the stretch with 10 interceptions in the final six games as well as countless fumbles and miscues. Notre Dame replaced him with Malik Zaire in the final game of the season. Zaire is reportedly getting the start in the Music City Bowl despite attempting just 20 career passes and facing one of the best defenses in the country.
Play on LSU as an 8* Regular Selection Tuesday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Monday 10* (Top Play) on OVER in Arkansas vs. Texas @ 9:00 p.m. ET
The Arkansas Razorbacks face the Texas Longhorns in the Texas Bowl Monday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in Arkansas with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Longhorns defense has been terribly inconsistent this season, giving up big scores not only to the likes of TCU but also Iowa State and BYU. Texas’ defense seemed to handle the bottom half of the Big 12, puffing up its defensive numbers, the crumbled against stiffer competition. 2. Arkansas showed its explosiveness on offense this season. The Razorbacks hung 75 points on FCS foe Nicholls State but also scored a pile of points on tough SEC defenses like Ole Miss and Georgia. The Hogs can break big gains on the ground and averaged 5.21 yards per run this season. 3. Arkansas’ passing game is underrated and with Texas keying on stopping the run, the opportunity to look downfield could be there on playaction. Quarterback Brandon Allen has thrown for 18 touchdowns and only five interceptions this season, and is healed up from a hip injury suffered against Missouri in the season finale. Big things are expected from Allen next year, and the Texas Bowl could be his coming out party.
Play on OVER in Arkansas as a 10* Top Selection Monday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Monday 8* (Regular Play) on Clemson vs. Oklahoma @ 5:30 p.m. ET
The Oklahoma Sooners face the Clemson Tigers in the Russell Athletic Bowl Monday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Clemson with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Oklahoma is returning QB Trevor Knight under center after he injured his neck back on Nov. 8. Clemson will try to capitalize on a rusty passer, throwing a lot of pressure at the Sooners QB. The Tigers ranked second in the ACC with 44 sacks and were tops in the conference with 122 tackles for a loss. 2. Clemson has the top defense in the country, giving up only 259.6 yards per game. The Tigers have given up just 97.7 rushing yards per game and set their sights on OU’s powerful rushing attack. The last time the Sooners faced a stout run defense they were locked down 48-14 by the Baylor Bears – getting shutout in the three final quarters. 3. Clemson will be without standout freshman QB Deshaun Watson, who tore his ACL, but luckily have a solid backup in senior passer Cole Stoudt, who started seven games this season. The Tigers offense won’t see a decline in production thanks to that depth at QB.
Play on Clemson as an 8* Regular Selection Monday.
Good luck, Scott

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Monday 8* (Regular Play) on West Virginia vs. Texas A&M @ 2:00 p.m. ET
The West Virginia Mountaineers face the Texas A&M Aggies in the Liberty Bowl Monday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on West Virginia with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Texas A&M backed into the postseason with two straight losses and just two wins in its last seven games. The Aggies opened the season strong but were exposed in a very competitive SEC. 2. West Virginia can put up points in a hurry, averaging 33.2 points per game behind an explosive passing attack that ranks third overall in the FBS. Texas A&M has had trouble finding the end zone ever since Alabama wrote the blueprint for shutting down the Aggies with a 59-0 slamming in mid-October. Since that game, Texas A&M is averaging just over 21 points per game. 3. WVU head coach Dana Holgorsen has the inside scoop on the Aggies, having worked under Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin at Houston. Sumlin is already on the hot seat after a disappointing 2014, and Holgorsen is trying to get his program to the top of the Big 12 after showing its ability to win some big games this season. Expect WVU to be one step ahead of the Aggies Monday.
Play on West Virginia as an 8* Regular Selection Monday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 8* (Regular Play) on Cincinnati at Pittsburgh @ 8:30 p.m. ET
The Pittsburgh Steelers host the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Cincinnati with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Cincinnati could be playing the best football of any team in the AFC right now. The Bengals have just one loss in their last six games, including a huge win against Denver on Monday. That lone defeat came at the hands of the Steelers, so there is plenty of motivation to erase that loss with an AFC North title on the line Sunday night. 2. Cincinnati has a dominating running tandem in Jeremy Hill and Giovanni Bernard. The Bengals marched for 207 yards against the Broncos and have averaged 179 yards on the ground per game in their last three games. The Bengals can wear down the Steelers front line with those two dynamic backs and own time of possession (32:35 average last three games). 3. The Bengals defense has finally found its form and looked incredible on Monday night. Cincinnati sacked Peyton Manning twice and forced him to throw four interceptions. It watched Ben Roethlisberger pass for 350 yards and three touchdowns three weeks ago, so expect the Bengals to bring the same intensity and get Big Ben on his heels.
Play on Cincinnati as an 8* Regular Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 8* (Regular Play) on Detroit at Green Bay @ 4:25 p.m. ET
The Green Bay Packers host the Detroit Lions Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Packers aren’t playing their best football down the stretch. Green Bay took a loss to Buffalo three weeks ago and was anything but dominant against Tampa Bay in Week 16, not breaking away until late in the fourth quarter. The Cheeseheads are not in top form with the postseason closing in quickly. 2. The Lions have the opportunity to build some major momentum before the postseason with a win and divisional title over the Packers. Detroit has won four in a row and already has a 19-7 victory over the Packers this season. Yet, books continue to disrespect the Lions in this matchup. 3. Detroit’s defense continues to set the bar in the NFL. This stop unit limited the Packers to a touchdown in their Week 3 meeting and gives up only 16.8 points per game – second lowest in the NFL. The Lions pass rush was able to get to Aaron Rodgers twice and force a number of hurries in that first meeting, limiting the Packers star QB to 162 yards on 16-for-27 passing. Detroit has the best rush defense in the NFL - 63.8 yards against per game – and will take Eddie Lacy out of the equation, leaving Rodgers to face the Lions pressure.
Play on Detroit as an 8* Regular Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 10* (Top Play) on Carolina at Atlanta @ 4:25 p.m. ET
The Atlanta Falcons host the Carolina Panthers Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Carolina with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Panthers bring a ton of momentum into this matchup for the NFC South title, winning three straight to put themselves in a position to punch a playoff ticket. The Falcons, on the other hand, have just one win in their last three contests. 2. The Panthers defense is rounding into form at the right time. This unit was among the best in the NFL last year but had trouble playing to those standards in 2014. However, over the last three games, Carolina has allowed an average of just 13.3 points on 275 yards against per contest. The Panthers have been especially stingy against the pass, giving up an average of 166 yards through the air in that three-game span with eight total sacks in those outings. 3. Cam Newton looked like his normal self in last week’s win over Cleveland. Despite being injured in a car accident the week before, Newton wasn’t afraid to break off big run and finished the day with 65 yards rushing and touchdown. If Newton continues to grab big yards when plays break down, Carolina is a very tough team to stop. The Panthers can dominate the football and time of possession, holding on to the pigskins for more than 38 minutes last week. That will keep Atlanta’s high-powered pass game on the sidelines.
Play on Carolina as a 10* Top Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 8* (Regular Play) on Kansas City vs. San Diego @ 1:00 p.m. ET
The Kansas City Chiefs host the San Diego Chargers Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Kansas City with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Kansas City will be without QB Alex Smith for the season finale, which puts extra emphasis on the Chiefs ground game. Luckily, KC is going up against a soft San Diego defense that just surrendered 355 yards on the ground to San Francisco and has given up an average of 184.3 rushing yards the last three games. 2. This is the season finale in Arrowhead, where despite the Chiefs’ slim playoff chances, the ground will give the Chargers offense fits at the line of scrimmage. This line has come down to far with the injury to Smith and the public is overreacting, opening up value on the home side. 3. The Chargers aren’t playing great football and needed a remarkable comeback against a damaged San Francisco team last week. If the 49ers had properly closed the door, San Diego would be on a three-game skid heading into Week 17. The Bolts defense has allowed more than 28 points a game over their last four contests.
Play on Kansas City as an 8* Regular Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 10* (Top Play) on OVER in Baltimore vs. Cleveland @ 1:00 p.m. ET
The Baltimore Ravens host the Cleveland Browns Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in Baltimore with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Baltimore is coming off just 211 yards of offense in a loss to Houston – a season low for this squad. The Ravens can’t run the risk of having another down day on that sides of the ball, not with a playoff spot on the line. Baltimore won’t roll the dice versus Cleveland and will lay it on thick, needing a win and a loss from San Diego. 2. These AFC North rivals played Over the total with a 23-21 Ravens win in Week 3. Baltimore has leaned toward the Over when playing divisional games, topping the number in five of its last seven versus AFC North foes. Cleveland has allowed some big scores to divisional members this season, giving up 30 in losses to Pittsburgh and Cincinnati. 3. The Browns hand the ball to rookie QB Connor Shaw Sunday. Oddsmakers want to drop the total with Shaw taking snaps but is he that must worse than Brian Hoyer or Johnny Manziel. Shaw has a capable running game and a safe passing option in TE Jordan Cameron. There is an overreaction to Cleveland’s QB situation and great value with the Over in Week 17.
Play on OVER in Baltimore as a 10* Top Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 10* (Top Play) on Nebraska vs. USC @ 8:00 p.m. ET
The USC Trojans face the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the Holiday Bowl Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Nebraska with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. With the firing of Nebraska head coach Bo Pelini, the public has puffed up this spread to the point where value is undeniable on the Huskers. Bettors are getting a steal on this team as the public overvalues the coaching impact. 2. Nebraska RB Ameer Abdullah is one of the most dominant rushers in the country and can single-handedly control the pace and tempo of this game. He rushed for 126.92 yards per game and 18 touchdowns on the ground. He’s also a threat to reel in the short pass for big gains after the catch. 3. Nebraska will bring a ton of pressure to fold the USC offensive line, which has struggled to keep QB Cody Kessler clean all season. Kessler was sacked 30 times and doesn’t have much of a running game behind him to relieve some of that pressure. The Trojans rush for only 3.9 yards a carry and have only scored 16 touchdowns on the ground. With the fear of a run game, Nebraska can confidently bring multiple pass rushers on almost every snap.
Play on Nebraska as a 10* Top Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 8* (Regular Play) on Penn State vs. Boston College @ 4:30 p.m. ET
The Penn State Nittany Lions face the Boston College Eagles in the Pinstripe Bowl Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Penn State with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Penn State won’t budge to Boston College’s run-heavy playbook Saturday. The Nittany Lions are ranked No. 2 in the country in yards allowed and have locked down opposing run games to just 84.8 yards per game – tops in the FBS. 2. Penn State has the linebackers to contain BC’s dual-threat QB Tyler Murphy. The Nittany Lions have plenty of speed on defense and will contain Murphy to the pocket and force him to throw the ball under pressure. Murphy has just 10 touchdown passes to 11 interceptions on the season. 3. This is a big turning point for Penn State’s football program following the Sandusky scandal. The Military Bowl is the Nittany Lions first game back from a postseason ban and head coach James Franklin is looking to make a statement with a big bowl win that can start this program heading back toward the top.
Play on Penn State as an 8* Regular Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 8* (Regular Play) on Virginia Tech vs. Cincinnati @ 1:00 p.m. ET
The Cincinnati Bearcats face the Virginia Tech Hokies in the Military Bowl Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Virginia Tech with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. As always Virginia Tech has one of the better defenses during bowl season. The Hokies ranked 16th in the country in yards against and limited their last three opponents to 42 total points – an average of only 14 points a game. 2. The Bearcats coasted into bowl season on an extended winning streak, however, those victories came against bottom feeders in the AAC. Cincinnati’s only notable win during its seven-game run was a 54-46 shootout over East Carolina. This team is not as strong as its record would advertise. 3. The Hokies have a tremendous front seven that can put pressure on opposing passers and snuff out the run. Virginia Tech ranked in sacks per game - 3.83 – and tackles for a loss per game - 8.75 – in the country. The Bearcats aren’t used to playing under such pressure and will crumble with VT dominating the line of scrimmage.
Play on Virginia Tech as an 8* Regular Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Friday 10* (Top Play) on North Carolina State vs. Central Florida @ 8:00 p.m. ET
The Central Florida Knights face the North Carolina State Wolfpack in the St. Petersburg Bowl Friday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on NC State with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. North Carolina showed character toward the end of the season and turned a mid-season slide into a strong finish with wins over North Carolina and Wake Forest to finish off the regular season. The Wolfpack covered the spread in four of their five final games and have gone 4-1-1 ATS in their last six bowl appearances. 2. Central Florida has puffed up its record thanks to an incredibly weak schedule. Outside of a last-second win over East Carolina in the season finale, the Knights handled bottom feeders like SMU, South Florida, Tulsa and UConn in the second half of the season. Central Florida will be exposed by a tougher NC State programs Friday. 3. NC State will look to ground and pound the UCF defense, coming off a 388-yard performance with the run against UNC. The Knights defense isn’t as good as its numbers would indicate, taking on much weaker offensive programs down the stretch. That stop unit was exposed in the fourth quarter versus ECU, which put up 21 points in the final frame and would have knocked off UCF if not for a 51-yard prayer that was answered in the end zone with no time remaining.
Play on North Carolina State as a 10* Top Selection Thursday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Friday 8* (Regular Play) on OVER in North Carolina vs. Rutgers @ 4:30 p.m. ET
The North Carolina Tar Heels take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in the Quick Lane Bowl Friday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in North Carolina with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. North Carolina is one of the most explosive offenses in the country, averaging 34.2 points per game behind a passing game ranked 24th in the nation, tossing up 279.7 yards through the air an outing. 2. North Carolina fired defensive coordinator Vic Koenning after the stop unit gave up 38.9 points on 495.9 yards per game. The Tar Heels won’t put up much of a fight and will lean on their offense to keep them in the game. 3. The Scarlet Knights were 4-2 Over/Under away from New Jersey this season. Rutgers doesn’t have much of a defense either, giving up almost 31 points on 439.5 yards against per game.
Play on OVER in North Carolina as an 8* Regular Selection Friday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Friday 8* (Regular Play) on Illinois vs. Louisiana Tech @ 1:00 p.m. ET
The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs face the Illinois Fighting Illini in the Heart of Dallas Bowl Friday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Illinois with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Illinois finished strong with two wins in its final two games to make the bowl cut. The Fighting Illini ride that momentum into this matchup and are a Big Ten tested programs. 2. The Bulldogs stumbled to end the season with two losses in their last three games. Louisiana Tech allowed an average of 29 points in that span and face an Illinois offense that can explode in the passing game. 3. This Bulldogs defense relies on turnovers to keep their heads above water. Louisiana Tech was tops in the country in takeaways but faces a Fighting Illini team that has relied on its stop unit in big games, getting their share of takeaways in its three conference victories. La Tech coughed the ball up 25 times this season, so the tables could easily turn on the Bulldogs.
Play on Illinois as an 8* Regular Selection Friday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Wednesday 10* (Top Play) on Fresno State vs. Rice @ 8:00 p.m. ET
The Rice Owls face the Fresno State Bulldogs in the Hawaii Bowl Wednesday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Fresno State with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Bulldogs defense played well down the stretch, giving up an average of just over 23 points in its last four games – a big uptick from their season average of 32.6 points against. 2. Fresno State’s time between the bowl game has allowed RB Marteze Waller time to heal up from a shoulder injury suffered in the third quarter versus Boise State in the season finale. Waller rushed for 1,292 yards and scored 11 touchdowns this season. 3. Rice has been poor defensively in its last two games away from home, allowing 76 points to Louisiana Tech and 41 points to Marshall in its final two road games. The Owls allowed an average of 30.3 points per game on the season – 91st in the nation.
Play on Fresno State as a 10* Top Selection Wednesday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Wednesday 8* (Regular Play) on Central Michigan vs. Western Kentucky @ 12:00 p.m. ET
The Central Michigan Chippewas face the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in the Bahamas Bowl Wednesday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Central Michigan with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Chippewas had one of the most overlooked defenses in the country, giving up only 331.2 yards against per game – 16th in the country. Central Michigan is especially stingy against the run, allowing an average of only 119.8 yards on the ground per game. 2. The Hilltoppers are ripe for a letdown heading into the Bahamas Bowl. Not only is WKU traveling to paradise for bowl season – it’s first bowl game outside the US since the 30’s – but the Hilltoppers are still fat and happy with a season-ending overtime win against Marshall, which ended the Thundering Herd’s undefeated season. 3. Western Kentucky isn’t much on defense and if the offense isn’t firing, the Hilltoppers don’t have a way to slow down opponents. WKU allowed more than 39 points on 502 yards against per game – 123rd in the nation. Central Michigan has shown it can put up points with 38 and 34-point efforts in Weeks 10 and 12.
Play on Central Michigan as an 8* Regular Selection Wednesday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Tuesday 10* (Top Play) on OVER in San Diego State vs. Navy @ 9:30 p.m. ET
The Navy Midshipmen face the San Diego State Aztecs in the Poinsettia Bowl Tuesday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in San Diego State with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Outside of the Army-Navy game, the Middies have been smashing the total with a four-game Over streak to wrap the regular season. Navy averaged 43.5 points in that span – over 10 points more than its season scoring average. 2. San Diego State was the best Under bet in college football this season, playing Over the total only once. That has trimmed this total too much and offers solid value on the other side of the number. 3. As stout as their defense can be, SDSU has been hot offensively in recent games. The Aztecs finished the season by averaging 33 points in the final four games, a significant leap from their 25.8 season scoring average. Navy has given up some big scores in recent games, allowing South Alabama to score 40 and giving up 49 points to Notre Dame. The Midshipmen haven’t had much time to study and prepare for the SDSU offense, playing Navy the previous weekend and finishing final exams before this bowl game.
Play on OVER in San Diego State as a 10* Top Selection Tuesday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Tuesday 8* (Regular Play) on Marshall vs. Northern Illinois @ 6:00 p.m. ET
The Northern Illinois Huskies face the Marshall Thundering Herd in the Boca Raton Bowl Tuesday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Marshall with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Marshall wobbled a bit at the end of the season, failing to cover in its final three games while losing to Western Kentucky in a wild overtime shootout. The Herd have had time to put those problems behind them and prepare for NIU. Marshall didn’t taste defeat until Nov. 28 and are a deserving big favorite Tuesday. 2. The Thundering Herd have had time to heal up, most importantly RB Devon Johnson, who was limiting down the stretch of the season with a shoulder injury. Johnson is backed up by Steward Butler, who exploded for 233 yards when Johnson was out against WKU. That two-pronged attack is overwhelming and will wear through the Huskies defense. 3. Northern Illinois won a weak group in the MAC this season and haven’t faced a true test since non-conference play. The Huskies are just 2-7 ATS in their last nine bowl appearances and face a balanced Marshall squad that has covered in five of its last six contests with non-conference opponents.
Play on Marshall as an 8* Regular Selection Tuesday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Monday 8* (Regular Play) on Cincinnati vs. Denver @ 8:30 p.m. ET
The Cincinnati Bengals host the Denver Broncos Monday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Cincinnati with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Bengals defense has been sharpening its claws with the playoff hunt heating up. Outside of a 42-21 loss to Pittsburgh in Week 14, Cincinnati has allowed an average of just nine points in its last four contests. The Bengals have been getting good pass pressure with their front four and that has allowed them to drop linebackers into coverage – an important task in defeating Denver. 2. The Bengals need this win to clinch a postseason spot. Cincinnati doesn’t want to head into a Week 17 showdown in Pittsburgh needing to knock off the Steelers on their home turf to punch a postseason ticket. 3. The Bengals have the ground game to control the pace of the game and keep Peyton Manning and the Broncos attack iced on the sidelines. Cincinnati has a potent one-two punch in RBs Jeremy Hill and Giovanni Bernard and has dominated time of possession the last three games – averaging 32:14 TOP. In the shutout win against Cleveland, the Bengals held on to the ball for 38:52.
Play on Cincinnati as an 8* Regular Selection Monday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Monday 8* (Regular Play) on Brigham Young vs. Memphis @ 2:00 p.m. ET
The BYU Cougars face the Memphis Tigers in the Miami Beach Bowl Monday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on BYU with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Cougars are a seasoned bowl program going up against a Memphis team that hasn’t been bowling since 2008. Expect the lights to be a little bright for the Tigers Monday. 2. Brigham Young is playing its best football to end the year and won’t lose too much momentum with this bowl game early into the month The Cougars have won four in a row, going 3-1 ATS in that span. Brigham Young was 4-2 SU and ATS away from Provo this season and covered in four of its last five bowl games. 3. Memphis struggled when stepping up in competition this season. The Tigers fell to UCLA and Ole Miss and puffed up their record with wins against weak AAC opponents. They take on a powerful BYU offense that averaged 36.2 points per game despite losing its top QB and RB midway through the schedule.
Play on Brigham Young as an 8* Regular Selection Monday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 8* (Regular Play) on Arizona vs. Seattle @ 8:30 p.m. ET
The Arizona Cardinals host the Seattle Seahawks Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Arizona with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Arizona has the running game and zone-blocking technique to keep the ball moving on the ground. The Cardinals, despite losing RB Andre Ellington, where able to push St. Louis around for 143 yards rushing last Thursday. Establishing the ground game is not only important to keeping the pressure of QB Ryan Lindley, but will ice Seattle’s offense on the sideline. 2. Arizona’s defense continues to keep it in games. The Cardinals are one of the most aggressive stop units in the league and will throw plenty of pressure at Russell Wilson Sunday night. Arizona had seven sacks in the loss to Seattle on Nov. 23 and has 33 sacks and numerous QB pressures on the season. 3. Arizona head coach Bruce Arians isn’t going to back off on offense with this third-string QB taking snaps. Arians says he will attack the Seattle secondary with deep throws and won’t dumb down his playbook. The Cardinals have some talented targets down field and a proven third-down option in WR Larry Fitzgerald, who missed the first meeting with Seattle. Arizona has covered the spread in six of its last eight home games versus the Seahawks.
Play on Arizona as an 8* Regular Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 10* (Top Play) on OVER in Oakland vs. Buffalo @ 4:25 p.m. ET
The Oakland Raiders host the Buffalo Bills Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in Oakland with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Bills defense is bound for a letdown after such a solid performance against the Packers last week. On top of that, Buffalo travels out to the West Coast and has a lookahead trap with New England ahead on the schedule. 2. Buffalo’s offense has been stuck in mud the past two games, but this team has shown explosiveness with the football. The Bills put up 26 and 38 points in the two weeks prior and face an Oakland stop unit giving up 27.2 points per game. 3. Oakland will be looking to get the ball out quickly and keep the Buffalo pass rush at bay Sunday. The Raiders offensive line has performed well at home and rookie QB David Carr has thrown for 10 touchdowns in his last five starts inside O.co Coliseum. The emergence of RB Latavius Murray has helped keep opposing defenses honest and given Oakland a big-play weapon on the ground. The Raiders have played Over the total in five of their last seven games.
Play on OVER in Oakland as a 10* Top Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 10* (Top Play) on Indianapolis at Dallas @ 4:25 p.m. ET
The Dallas Cowboys host the Indianapolis Colts Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Indianapolis with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Indianapolis is still in the hunt for a top seed and home field in the AFC, so this non-conference matchup is very important to the Colts. Not having to travel to Denver or New England could be the difference when it comes to making the Super Bowl. 2. Dallas is terrible at home. The Cowboys are just 2-5 ATS inside AT&T Stadium this season and welcome an Indianapolis offense that will be right at home on the turf inside. 3. The Colts bring the best passing game in the NFL to Arlington, and even with WR TY Hilton nursing an injury, Andrew Luck has plenty of options. Dallas has given up an average of 256 passing yards over the past three games and opponents have been able to convert on third down on 44.69 percent of their snaps. On the other side of the ball, Indianapolis’ defense is tops in the league on third downs (32.95%).
Play on Indianapolis as a 10* Top Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 8* (Regular Play) on Chicago vs. Detroit @ 1:00 p.m. ET
The Chicago Bears take on the Detroit Lions Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Chicago with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. There is major turmoil in the Windy City but let’s not forget this is still a heated divisional rivalry. The Bears are at home and have a chance to play spoiler to the Lions postseason hopes. This is a lot of points to give the host team – regardless of the situation. 2. With Jimmy Clausen getting the start, expect a healthy dose of RB Matt Forte, who has been chomping at the bit for more touches. Not only with a run heavy attack keep the Lions potent pass game off the field but it will also relieve some of the pass rush pressure from Detroit’s defense. 3. For the amount of weapons Detroit has on offense, the scoring attack just hasn’t produced this season. The Lions managed only 16 points against Minnesota last week and has scored 20 or fewer points in four of their last six contests. Giving 8.5 points on the road could be a tall task for this team.
Play on Chicago as an 8* Regular Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 10* (Top Play) on OVER in Bowling Green vs. South Alabama @ 9:15 p.m. ET
The Bowling Green Falcons face the South Alabama Jaguars in the Camellia Bowl Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in Bowling Green with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Bowling Green is 3-0 Over/Under in its last three bowl games and overall, the Falcons last five bowl appearances have seen an average of 70 points per game. Bowling Green scored 29.8 points per outing and allowed 33.9 points against this season. 2. South Alabama is hoping to jump start its offense after firing offensive coordinator Robert Matthews and rehiring former UAB playcaller Bryant Vincent, who was a Jaguars assistant for three years before leaving for the Blazers, who no longer exist. South Alabama averaged only 22.1 points per game, so expect a major uptick in scoring with some new wrinkles thrown into a once-stagnant attack. 3. The Falcons play one of the fastest paces in college football, getting to the line faster than most programs. Bowling Green averaged 80.6 plays per game – 14th in the country – and had 27 touchdown drives that last two minutes or less. South Alabama will be on its heels having not faced many teams that play at that breakneck pace. The Jaguars defense faced an average of 71.8 plays per game, and that number dropped to 67.7 in the final three games of the season.
Play on OVER in Bowling Green as a 10* Top Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Saturday 8* (Regular Play) on OVER in San Francisco vs. San Diego @ 8:25 p.m. ET
The San Francisco 49ers host the San Diego Chargers Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in San Francisco with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Chargers offense has sputtered the last two weeks, putting up a combined 24 points in losses to the Patriots and Broncos. San Diego will likely be without RB Ryan Mathews again, so the offense will lean heavily on the pass. The Bolts have a ton of options downfield and can strike in a hurry. 2. The pressure is off the Niners, with the playoffs unobtainable following last week’s loss. San Francisco has also struggled to score in recent weeks, but with nothing lose the 49ers could open up the offense. The running game is banged up, so Colin Kaepernick could be called upon to put the scoring attack on his back Saturday. 3. Oddsmakers have trimmed this total to a dangerous low and is offering great value with the Over. Both teams have weapons who can erupt for big scores and also have two defenses known for taking turnovers back for points. It won’t take much from two very capable teams to top this total Saturday night.
Play on OVER in San Francisco as an 8* Regular Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 8* (Regular Play) on Air Force vs. Western Michigan @ 5:45 p.m. ET
The Air Force Falcons face the Western Michigan Broncos in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Air Force with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Air Force picked up a big win before bowl season, knocking off the Colorado State Rams in the finale game of the schedule. The Falcons finished the year on a 6-1 SU run and covered in five of those seven games. 2. Western Michigan backed into bowl season with a loss to Northern Illinois in the regular season finale. The Broncos didn’t knock off anyone of note this season and failed whenever they did step up in competition. Air Force on the other hand scored big-name victories over CSU and Boise State this year. 3. Much is made of the Falcons’ triple-option offense but the Air Force defense has been the big reason this program has done so well. The Falcons are giving up only 24.2 points per game and played with a similar speed on that side of the ball, leading to 33 sacks this season. The 3-4 defense is undersized by makes up for it in speed and smarts. They were able to slow up Boise State and Colorado State – two of the most explosive offensive teams in the country.
Play on Air Force as an 8* Regular Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Saturday 8* (Regular Play) on Philadelphia at Washington @ 4:30 p.m. ET
The Washington Redskins host the Philadelphia Eagles Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Philadelphia with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Eagles can’t afford to drop another game after losing to Dallas last Sunday. Philadelphia will be very motivated to rebound from that loss and stay in the NFC East title hunt, and won’t take any chances Saturday. Expect the Eagles to pile on the points. 2. The Redskins offensive line is doing a terrible job of protecting the passer. Washington allowed Robert Griffin III to get sacked seven times against the Giants and have allowed 53 sacks on the season – second most in the NFL. Philadelphia has an aggressive pass rush that is among the fastest defenses in the league. The Eagles have 47 sacks on the season – second most in the NFL. 3. Turnovers have killed the Eagles offense, especially when it comes to QB Mark Sanchez recently. Philadelphia will be careful with the playcalling and lean on dynamic RBs LeSean McCoy and Darren Sproles. Philadelphia’s relentless pace and dominating ground game will wear on Washington. The Redskins allow an average of 7.9 points per fourth quarter – fourth most in the NFL – and the defense will be running on empty come the final quarter after chasing around the Eagles around all afternoon.
Play on Philadelphia as an 8* Regular Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 8* (Regular Play) on Utah vs. Colorado State @ 3:30 p.m. ET
The Colorado State Rams face the Utah Utes in the Las Vegas Bowl Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Utah with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Utes were one of the most underrated teams in the country this season. Utah stumbled toward the end of the schedule but was a solid bet away from home with a 5-1 ATS record on the road. 2. Colorado State could have found itself in a much bigger bowl if not for a loss to Air Force in the final game of the regular season. It was only the Rams’ second loss of the season but dropped them enough to play on the opening weekend of bowl season, leaving them deflated for the Las Vegas Bowl and wondering what could have been. 3. Colorado State is reeling after head coach Jim McElwain took the job in Florida. The Rams are left with interim coach and offensive coordinator Dave Baldwin for Saturday. After such a great year, CSU has suffered some rough times heading into bowl season.
Play on Utah as an 8* Regular Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 8* (Regular Play) on Nevada vs. UL Lafayette @ 11:00 a.m. ET
The Nevada Wolf Pack face the UL Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns in the New Orleans Bowl Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Nevada with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. UL Lafayette looks like the better team when measuring the records of these two teams, but the Ragin’ Cajuns didn’t earn a win over any noteworthy opponents and lost to FCS Appalachian State in the second last game of the year. 2. Nevada has a potent offense that averaged 31.3 points per game. The most impressive part of the Wolf Pack attack is that it gets stronger as the game goes on. Nevada averages 19.4 points per second half, including a FBS-best 12.9 points per fourth quarter. UL Lafayette allows an average of 8.5 points per fourth quarter – 102nd in the country. 3. Oddsmakers are trimming this spread with the Ragin’ Cajuns holding a home-field edge in New Orleans but Nevada travels well and boasted a 5-1 ATS away from home this season. There is great value with the Wolf Pack Saturday.
Play on Nevada as an 8* Regular Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Thursday 8* (Regular Play) on OVER in Jacksonville vs. Tennessee @ 8:25 p.m. ET
The Jacksonville Jaguars host the Tennessee Titans Thursday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in Jacksonville with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Jaguars expect QB Blake Bortles to be ready to go after nursing a foot injury this week. Bortles put up solid numbers against Tennessee back in Week 6, passing for 336 yards, a touchdown and an interception in a 16-14 road loss to the Titans. Tennessee has allowed more than 260 yards passing per game in its last three outings. 2. The Titans defense gave up just 16 points to the lowly Jets last week but have been beaten badly in the three game priors, allowing an average of more than 41 points in that span. With a total this low it won’t take much from the Jaguars offense to exploit that weakness and push this final score well Over the number. 3. Neither team has a dominant rushing attack, with Jacksonville putting RB Denard Robinson on IR, and the Titans losing dynamic RB Dexter McCluster and sharing carries between ineffective RBs Bishop Sankey and Shonn Greene. Both offenses will be looking to pass, which will keep the yardage high and the clock stopped – a perfect combo for Over bettors.
Play on OVER in Jacksonville as an 8* Regular Selection Thursday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Monday 8* (Regular Play) on New Orleans at Chicago @ 8:30 p.m. ET
The Chicago Bears host the New Orleans Saints Monday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on New Orleans with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Saints are in must-win mode after a bad loss to Carolina last week. New Orleans is not out of the NFC South race and head coach Sean Payton isn’t giving up on the season. He shook things up in the Big Easy this week, trimming some fat off the roster and holding one-on-one meetings with players, trying to light a fire under his team. 2. Chicago, on the other hand, is just counting down the days until the 2014 schedule is finally over. The Bears suffered a bad loss to Dallas at home last Thursday, losing WR Brandon Marshall in the process. The coaching staff is blasting QB Jay Cutler and there is a poison atmosphere in the Windy City. 3. The Saints love to play on the Monday night stage, going 5-2 ATS in their last seven MNF games. Unlike past seasons, this New Orleans team has shown a toughness on the road. It has won back-to-back games away from home, thanks in part of a balanced offense that can run the ball and take pressure off QB Drew Brees and the passing attack.
Play on New Orleans as an 8* Regular Selection Monday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 8* (Regular Play) on Philadelphia vs. Dallas @ 8:30 p.m. ET
The Philadelphia Eagles host the Dallas Cowboys Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Philadelphia with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Eagles torched the Cowboys on Thanksgiving, with their speed exposing what is a slow-moving, lumbering Dallas defense. Philadelphia will once again pick up the tempo and leave the Cowboys in their dust Sunday night. 2. The Eagles’ speed isn’t just reserved to the offense. The Philadelphia defense is one of the fastest stop units in the NFL and were one of the few teams to crack Dallas’ talented offensive line. Philadelphia had Cowboys QB Tony Romo on the run all night – recording four sacks – and snuffed out RB DeMarco Murray, allowing just 73 yards on 20 carries from the NFL’s rushing leader. 3. The Cowboys defense has fallen apart since the beginning of November. It’s allowed an average of 26.8 points per game in its last five games and can’t get opposing defenses off the field. The Cowboys are watching foes convert on 51.22 percent of their third downs over the past three games. That’s killed Dallas’ time of possession numbers – holding on to the ball for an average of only 28:58 in that span. Playing keep away from the Eagles is Dallas’ best chance at staying in this game but it will be tough to do with the defense getting rolled over.
Play on Philadelphia as an 8* Regular Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 10* (Top Play) on OVER in San Diego vs. Denver @ 4:05 p.m. ET
The San Diego Chargers host the Denver Broncos Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in San Diego with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Chargers have a potent passing game with four receiving options that can do damage. Keenan Allen, Eddie Royal, Malcolm Floyd and Antonio Gates can all step up and explode for a big day, making this a very difficult pass game to stop. 2. Denver has been plagued with issues inside the red zone but broke out of that funk against the Bills last week, scoring three TDS on three tries inside the 20-yard line. The return of TE Julius Thomas should boost that red-zone attack. Thomas leads the NFL in red-zone touchdowns this season. 3. San Diego’s rushing game could be slowed by an injury to RB Ryan Mathews. That puts more pressure on Philip Rivers and the passing attack to keep the chains moving. Rivers faced a similar issue against the Broncos in Week 8 with Mathews out and the rushing corps banged up. He threw the ball 41 times, putting up 252 yards and three touchdowns in a 35-21 loss that played Over the 50.5-point total.
Play on OVER in San Diego as a 10* Top Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 8* (Regular Play) on Indianapolis vs. Houston @ 1:00 p.m. ET
The Indianapolis Colts host the Houston Texans Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Indianapolis with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Indianapolis knows it has a target on its back and can’t afford to slip up in December. The Colts are just ahead of the Texans in the AFC South standings and holding out hope for a shot at home field in the postseason. This is a must-win for Indianapolis. 2. The Colts have dominated the Texans at home since Houston brought back a franchise. The Texans are 0-12 SU and 3-9 ATS in Indianapolis with their last road cover coming way back in 2008. 3. Houston’s defense has been a bend-but-don’t-break unit, allowing 373 yards per game (25th in NFL) but just an average of just 20 points per game (7th in the NFL). The Colts erupted for 33 points and 370 passing yards from Andrew Luck in their win over the Texans back in Week 6, with TY Hilton having another big game versus Houston. He caught all nine passes thrown his way for 223 yards and a touchdown.
Play on Indianapolis as an 8* Regular Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 10* (Top Play) on Cincinnati at Cleveland @ 1:00 p.m. ET
The Cleveland Browns host the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Cincinnati with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Browns are giving the ball to Johnny Manziel under center, and that prompted a line move on Cleveland. Regardless of public opinion, the Browns are marching out a rookie QB for his first start and this spread has no business being this short. There’s great value on Cincinnati here. 2. The Browns offense was also out of sorts before throwing a completely new QB into the mix. Star WR Josh Gordon was targeted seven times and made just two catches for 15 yards in his first game back. This is Manziel’s first week working with the first teamers and you can expect more than a few miscues Sunday. The Bengals have 12 interceptions on the season. 3. Cincinnati is in danger of slipping back in the AFC North and falling out of the playoff picture. The Bengals will institute a run-heavy game plan behind RBs Jeremy Hill and Giovani Bernard. Hills is more of a downhill runner while Bernard has the ability to catch the short pass and pick up gains after the catch. Cleveland is allowing 129.5 rushing yards per game which ranks 26th in the NFL.
Play on Cincinnati as a 10* Top Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF 8* (Regular Play) on OVER in Navy vs. Army @ 3:00 p.m. ET
The Navy Midshipmen face the Army Black Knights in M&T Bank Stadium Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in Navy with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Middies finished the regular season on a four-game Over tear, averaging 43.5 points in that span. That a huge jump for Navy’s season scoring average of 34.5 – ranked 33rd in the country. 2. Army also exploded for some big scores down the home stretch, playing Over in it is final three games. The Black Knights hung an average of 33.7 points on opponents in that span – a significant increase from their season average of just 26.3 points per outing. 3. Neither team has been sound defensively. The Midshipmen handed over an average of almost 35 points per game in that four-game finish, while the Black Knights watched opponents put up 34.7 points in their final three games. Another factor is that these teams don’t turn the ball over much, both ranked among the Top 35 in giveaways. Last year’s game was marred by a sloppy performance from Army, which snuffed out numerous offensive sets. This season, the classic college rivalry has shootout written all over it.
Play on OVER in Navy as an 8* Regular Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Thursday 10* (Top Play) on OVER in St. Louis vs. Arizona @ 8:25 p.m. ET
The St. Louis Rams host the Arizona Cardinals Thursday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in St. Louis with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Oddsmakers are dangerously dropping this total way too low for a primetime game. While the Rams defense has shutout its last two opponents and the Cardinals offense has underperformed, these NFC West rivals know each other very well and the window is open for a much higher scoring game than books are predicting. 2. St. Louis has found new life with the football. The rushing attack is picking up steam, putting up 172 and 131 yards on the ground the last two games, which has opened up the passing game. Quarterback Shaun Hill is hitting his targets, with four touchdowns and just under 400 yards the last two outings. 3. Books are discounting Arizona QB Drew Stanton, especially for his recent road woes. Stanton hasn’t played well away from home in his last three trips, however, two of those games were in Denver and Seattle – two of the toughest venues in the NFL. Stanton was also without WR Larry Fitzgerald in two of those last three road starts. He’ll have Fitzgerald and underrated RB Kerwynn Williams at his disposal Thursday night. Williams had 100 yards on 19 carries versus the Chiefs last week, in place of injured RB Andre Ellington.
Play on OVER in St. Louis as a 10* Top Selection Thursday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Monday 8* (Regular Play) on Atlanta at Green Bay @ 8:30 p.m. ET
The Green Bay Packers host the Atlanta Falcons Monday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Atlanta with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Falcons are building momentum heading into the home stretch of the season, having won three of their last four, including a huge victory over the Arizona Cardinals last Sunday. Atlanta is try to stay atop the NFC South and earn that automatic playoff bid with the wild card out of the question. 2. The Falcons were able to dominate the NFL’s best defense with the ground game last week, rushing for 142 yards on 34 carries and chewing up 37:03 in time of possession. Atlanta faces a Green Bay stop unit allowing 132.2 rushing yards per game – 29th in the NFL. The Falcons can control the pace of the action and keep Aaron Rodgers and Packers powerful offense on the sidelines. 3. While many point to the Falcons issues on the road, Atlanta has been right at home in Lambeau Field in recent trips to Wisconsin. The Falcons have covered in each of their last four games in Green Bay. The road side has also been the big winner when the Falcons and Packers collide, covering in seven of the last eight overall meetings between these two franchises.
Play on Atlanta as an 8* Regular Selection Monday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 8* (Regular Play) on New England at San Diego @ 8:30 p.m. ET
The San Diego Chargers host the New England Patriots Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on New England with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Chargers defense isn’t generating any pressure on opposing passers, with only 18 sacks on the season. The last thing they want to do is giving Tom Brady extra time to pick apart the secondary. 2. The Patriots are coming off a game in which they limited the Green Bay Packers potent passing game to only 26 points – a solid defensive effort despite giving up 478 yards. New England is used to protecting against the deep ball – having just played Green Bay, Detroit, Indianapolis and Denver - and will face a Chargers offense with plenty of speed downfield. 3. Those expecting a dropoff in play due to the cross-country trip from the Patriots are dead wrong. In fact, the Pats have been on the West Coast since losing to Green Bay. New England flew directly to San Diego and has practiced there all week, getting accustomed to the time change. The Patriots have won five of the last six meetings with San Diego, posting a 4-2 ATS mark in those games.
Play on New England as an 8* Regular Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 10* (Top Play) on OVER in Denver vs. Buffalo @ 4:05 p.m. ET
The Denver Broncos host the Buffalo Bills Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in Denver with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Bills know what lies ahead for them at Mile High and will need to turn up the intensity in the passing game if they’re going to keep pace with Peyton Manning & Co. The Broncos put up 16 points per first half – a number that jumps to 19.7 at home. Buffalo will fall behind fast and turn to the passing game to dig themselves out. 2. Buffalo has the fifth-ranked stop unit in the NFL, allowing just 312.4 yards per game. But playing in the thin air of Sports Authority Field – especially against the Broncos’ up-tempo attack – can leave even the stingiest stop units running on empty. There’s a reason why Denver has gone over in 19 of its last 27 home games. 3. The Broncos offense has stalled inside the 20-yard line since star TE Julius Thomas went down with an injury. Denver is working around those problems, and should at least have TE Jacob Tamme on the field Sunday. Tamme and a rejuvenated run game will give Denver plenty of options inside the red zone.
Play on OVER in Denver as a 10* Top Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 8* (Regular Play) on Baltimore at Miami @ 1:00 p.m. ET
The Miami Dolphins host the Baltimore Ravens Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Baltimore with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Ravens missed out on a big win versus San Diego last week, getting edged by one points, and are try to stay in the race for the top spot in the AFC North. Baltimore have covered in each of its last four meetings with the Dolphins and has comes away with the cash in four of its last five trips to Miami. 2. Baltimore’s rushing attack is ranked among the best in the NFL, rumbling for 131.8 yards per game. Running back Justin Forsett has stepped up, averaging an incredible 5.6 yards per carry on the ground. Miami was just rolled for 201 yards rushing against Denver and gave up 277 yards on the ground to the Jets last week. 3. Ravens QB Joe Flacco has been steady under center in the past three games, passing for a total of 637 yards with four touchdowns and zero interceptions. Baltimore’s balanced attack is helping boost their production on the scoreboard, scoring 34 and 33 points in their last two outings.
Play on Baltimore as an 8* Regular Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 10* (Top Play) on Indianapolis at Cleveland @ 1:00 p.m. ET
The Cleveland Browns host the Indianapolis Colts Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Indianapolis with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The controversy has started in Cleveland, where pressure is on QB Brian Hoyer to fight for his job. Hoyer was yanked after throwing two interceptions against Buffalo last week, forcing the Browns to go with rookie Johnny Manziel. Hoyer will be playing extra tight knowing the bench is just one bad throw away. 2. Indianapolis will try to add to that pressure with a devastating pass rush that has recorded 34 sacks on the season – tied for fifth most in the league. The Colts defense has nine sacks the last two games. 3. There’s a personal edge to this game for the Colts, with former Cleveland castoffs RB Trent Richardson and KR Josh Cribbs on Indianapolis’ roster. The Browns gave up on both players, who will undoubtedly want to show up their former club. Richardson will go up against a run defense allowing 132.5 yards per game. The Colts will rally around these two guys and lay it on thick in front of the Cleveland faithful Sunday.
Play on Indianapolis as a 10* Top Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 10* (Top Play) on OVER in Boise State vs. Fresno State @ 10:00 p.m. ET
The Boise State Broncos host the Fresno State Bulldogs Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in Boise State with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Boise State is blowing away opponents in recent games. The Broncos have outscored their last two foes – Wyoming and Utah State – 113-33. They’ve scored 50 of more points in five of their last seven games, averaging 50.6 points in that span. 2. Fresno State is no stranger to high scores, averaging over 29 points on the year, and knows it will have to come out firing if it wants to keep pace with the Broncos. The Bulldogs have upped their production to 35 points an outing over their last three contests. 3. Boise State has played Over the total in seven straight games heading into Saturday, and have topped the number in five of its six contests on the Smurf Turf. These MWC rivals have played Over in five of their last seven clashes.
Play on OVER in Boise State as a 10* Top Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 8* (Regular Play) on Wisconsin vs. Ohio State @ 8:17 p.m. ET
The Ohio State Buckeyes face the Wisconsin Badgers in Lucas Oil Stadium Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Wisconsin with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Buckeyes march out unproven third-string QB Cardale Jones for the Big Ten title game, after losing J.T. Barrett to a broken ankle last week. Jones not only faces the pressure of the programs biggest game of the season but also a stingy Wisconsin defense. 2. The Badgers have a dominant offensive line that has plowed the road for the third-ranked rushing attack in the country, picking up 334.2 yards on the ground per game. Running back Melvin Gordon is gained 2,260 yards rushing and will control the pace of the game and wear down the Buckeyes stop unit over four quarters. 3. As mentioned, Wisconsin’s defense doesn’t give much to its opponents. The Badgers are limiting foes to only 260.3 yards a contest – second lowest in the FBS. They’ve locked down opposing passers for an average of only 156.6 yards and have 35 sacks on the year.
Play on Wisconsin as an 8* Regular Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 10* (Top Play) on Kansas State vs. Baylor @ 7:45 p.m. ET
The Baylor Bears host the Kansas State Wildcats Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Kansas State with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Kansas State’s defense is tuning up just in time for this showdown with the Bears explosive offense. Outside of a loss to TCU, the Wildcats have limited their last four opponents to an average of just under 12 points in that span – including high-powered West Virginia, which bested Baylor 41-27 in Week 8. 2. Baylor has puffed up its record and stats with a soft schedule. It’s why the Bears are currently on the outside of the College Football Playoff picture entering this high-pressure game. Baylor just avoided an upset to Texas Tech last week, showing just how fragile this program is right now. 3. The Wildcats have dominated Baylor at the window in recent meetings, covering the spread in four of their last five encounters. Kansas State was once again among the top money makers in the college ranks, with an 8-3 ATS record heading into Saturday. It’s also covered in 13 of its last 15 road games, with a push in that span.
Play on Kansas State as a 10* Top Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 8* (Regular Play) on Missouri vs. Alabama @ 4:00 p.m. ET
The Alabama Crimson Tide faces the Missouri Tigers in the Georgia Dome Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Missouri with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Missouri has an underrated defense which ranks 16th nationally - 330.9 yards allowed per game – and has allowed just under two touchdowns an outing. The Tigers have an aggressive pass rush that has totaled 38 sacks this year – most in the SEC. 2. Alabama must be careful of a letdown following a very emotional win over Auburn in the Iron Bowl. The Tide were jacked up to exact revenge on the Tigers for last year’s shocking upset and may find themselves flat in this game. Alabama allowed 44 points to Auburn last weekend – definitely causing red flags to fly for a defense that allows an average of only 16.9 points per game. 3. The Tigers are accustomed to life away from home. They’ve covered in all five road games this season and have an 11-0 SU and ATS road streak going back to last season.
Play on Missouri as an 8* Regular Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 8* (Regular Play) on Marshall vs. Louisiana Tech @ 12:00 p.m. ET
The Marshall Thunder Herd host the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Marshall with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Marshall takes the field with vengeance Saturday, coming off its first loss of the season. While the Thundering Herd are likely out of the big bowl game conversation, they don’t want to let a C-USA title slip through their hands. Expect an extra effort from the Herd. 2. Louisiana Tech comes out of the C-USA West, a much weaker side of the conference. The Bulldogs were able to punch their ticket to the title game with an 8-4 record and have been bowled over by tougher competition this season, not to mention a bad loss to Old Dominion in the second last game of the season. 3. Marshall has too much punch on offense. Quarterback Rakeem Cato is one of the better unknown talents in college football, passing for 3,314 yards and 35 touchdowns. He’s backed by a dominating rushing attack, which ranked seventh in the country with an average of 288.5 yards per game. Running back Devon Johnson is questionable with a shoulder injury Saturday but behind him is Steward Butler, who rumbled for 233 yards in the loss to Western Kentucky last week.
Play on Marshall as an 8* Regular Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Friday 10* (Top Play) on Oregon vs. Arizona @ 9:00 p.m. ET
The Oregon Ducks face the Arizona Wildcats at Levi's Stadium Friday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Oregon with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Oregon’s lone loss came at the hands of the Wildcats, so Friday’s Pac-12 title game is loaded with revenge for the Ducks. Oregon not only needs to win the conference crown to stay in the College Football Playoff picture but winning in blowout fashion over their one defeat would definitely boost their sitting with the CFP committee and earn a possible No. 1 seed. 2. Arizona QB Anu Solomon is showing his inexperience as the pressure mounts. The freshman is averaging just under 199 yards passing over his last five games, and failed to throw a TD pass in two of those games. The Wildcats top receiver Samajie Grant won’t start Friday night after being cited for a DUI. 3. While Oregon’s offense gets all the attention, the Ducks stop unit has tightened up in recent weeks. Oregon allowed an average of just 18 points per game in its last four contests. The Ducks are putting an emphasis on shutting down the big plays Arizona’s offense is known for and is taking Friday’s game very personal after losing the last two meetings with the Wildcats – allowing a combined 73 points in those defeats.
Play on Oregon as a 10* Top Selection Friday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Friday 8* (Regular Play) on OVER in Bowling Green vs. Northern Illinois @ 7:00 p.m. ET
The Bowling Green Falcons face the Northern Illinois Huskies at Ford Field Friday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in Bowling Green with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Bowling Green can put up points in a hurry, averaging 30.8 points per game heading into the MAC Championship. The Eagles put 47 points on the Huskies in last year’s conference title game. 2. Northern Illinois average nearly as many points as Bowling Green, averaging 30.6 points per contests, and run one of the most dominating rushing attacks in the league. The Huskies march for more than 246 yards a game and should have no issues with an Eagles defense that has been gashed for an average of 495.2 yards against. 3. NIU knows how dangerous this Bowling Green team can be, and want revenge for last season’s stunner in the MAC title game. The Huskies won’t take any chances and will lay it on thick if they get up Friday night. These teams blew away total in last year’s conference championship, with the Eagles taking a 47-27 victory that trumped the 58-point total.
Play on OVER in Bowling Green as an 8* Regular Selection Friday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Thursday 8* (Regular Play) on Chicago vs. Dallas @ 8:25 p.m. ET
The Chicago Bears host the Dallas Cowboys Thursday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Chicago with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Dallas makes another cold weather trip to the Windy City. The Cowboys were embarrassed in Chicago last season, playing in sub-zero temperatures. Dallas didn’t want any part of that game. This season, the mercury isn’t as low but the forecast is calling for temperatures in the low 30s and winds making it feel a lot colder on the field. Expect the Cowboys to be out of their comfort zone Thursday. 2. The Cowboys defense is crumbling. The stop unit has overperformed all season but is getting exposed in recent weeks. Dallas is allowing 404.7 yards per game over its last three contests, which ranks third worst in the NFL during that span. 3. Chicago is hungry for a victory after getting rolled by the Lions on Thanksgiving Day. Expect a healthy dose of RB Matt Forte, who only carried the ball six times last Thursday. The Cowboys were bowled over for 256 yards rushing in the loss to the Eagles and will have a tough time slowing down a motivated Forte Thursday night.
Play on Chicago as an 8* Regular Selection Thursday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Thursday 8* (Regular Play) on UCF at East Carolina @ 7:30 p.m. ET
The East Carolina Pirates host the UCF Knights Thursday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on UCF with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Knights can capture a share of the AAC regular season title with a win in East Carolina Thursday night. Central Florida rides a three-game winning streak into this season finale, including a tough road win in South Florida last week. 2. East Carolina was looking like a Cinderella out of the AAC early in the season but the wheels fell off the bus with losses at Temple and Cincinnati. The Pirates righted the ship with wins over AAC basement dwellers Tulane and Tulsa and are getting too much credit for those victories from oddsmakers in this game. 3. UCF has a smothering defense that ranks tops in the AAC and fourth in the nation, allowing only 271.2 yards per outing this season. East Carolina has avoided the AAC’s top defenses until now but was upended by Temple, which has the fourth-best defense in the conference, holding the Pirates to only 10 points.
Play on UCF as an 8* Regular Selection Thursday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Monday 8* (Regular Play) on NY Jets vs. Miami @ 8:30 p.m. ET
The New York Jets host the Miami Dolphins Monday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on NY Jets with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Jets are making a switch at QB, turning back to Geno Smith over Mike Vick. Smith looked much for comfortable under center in relief of Vick last week, posting a 97.6 QB rating – his highest of the season. 2. The Dolphins were rolled for more than 200 yards rushing versus Denver’s so-so ground game last week. Miami, which ranks 10th in rushing defense at 104.2 yards per game, goes up against a potent Jets run playbook, with a strong RB tandem in Chris Ivory and Chris Johnson. New York is picking up 136.4 yards on the ground an outing – third best in the NFL. 3. Miami’s secondary is beat up heading into this Monday matchup, and New York has the talent to exploit that weakness with speedsters Percy Harvin and Eric Decker. The Jets run game will open up the passing lanes, especially on playaction. Play on NY Jets as an 8* Regular Selection Monday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 8* (Regular Play) on Denver at Kansas City @ 8:30 p.m. ET
The Kansas City Chiefs host the Denver Broncos Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Denver with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Denver hasn’t played its best football the last two weeks, losing to St. Louis and narrowly avoiding another upset against Miami. The Broncos know that level of football won’t cut it in Arrowhead Stadium. Expect Denver to pick it up against this divisional foe, covering the spread in eight of their last 12 games versus AFC West rivals. 2. The Broncos aren’t just leaning on their passing game to get the job done and can keep the Chiefs defense on their toes with the emergence of their rushing attack. Denver rumbled for 205 yards in the win over Miami and had 118 yards against Oakland three weeks ago. A potent running game will limit the amount of pressure Kansas City can bring at Peyton Manning, opening up the passing attack. 3. The Chiefs have weapons but aren’t the most explosive offense, picking up only 5.3 yards per play – 21st in the NFL. If Denver gets up big – and it will – Kansas City can’t shift into that next gear. We saw this in the first meeting between these teams, when the Broncos jumped out early and Kansas City couldn’t come back, despite keeping Denver out of the end zone in second half.
Play on Denver as an 8* Regular Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 10* (Top Play) on New England at Green Bay @ 4:25 p.m. ET
The Green Bay Packers host the New England Patriots Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on New England with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Patriots have faced and conquered some of the elite passers in the NFL this season. New England has wins over Peyton Manning, Andrew Luck, and Matthew Stafford the last three games, so facing a red-hot Aaron Rodgers is nothing new to this secondary. 2. The Patriots offense isn’t getting the respect it deserves in this matchup. New England is putting the ball in the end zone any which way it can. One week, Tom Brady is hitting his WRs for huge strikes. The next TE Rob Gronkowski is plowing through the secondary. And the week after that, New England is rushing the ball down its opponent’s throat. The Pats have far too many ways to find paydirt. 3. Green Bay’s defense has depended on turnovers to make up for its sub-par stats. However, don’t expect New England to just hand the ball over. The Patriots have just nine turnovers on the year with all nine coming via Tom Brady, either by interception of fumble. New England just isn’t going to give Green Bay any extra chances with the football.
Play on New England as a 10* Top Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 8* (Regular Play) on New Orleans at Pittsburgh @ 1:00 p.m. ET
The Pittsburgh Steelers host the New Orleans Saints Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on New Orleans with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Saints are being undervalued in this matchup, with oddsmakers looking to their past struggles away from home when setting this line. New Orleans has been a bad pay on the road but has already shown it can win away from the Big Easy with a huge divisional victory in Carolina. 2. New Orleans isn’t relying solely on the passing game against the Steelers. The Saints have an impressive balance on offense, and are able to pound the football with RBs Mark Ingram and Pierre Thomas. New Orleans has the ninth-best rushing attack in the NFL, averaging 124.8 yards on the ground per game. They are among the top teams in time of possession - 30:46 – and can take the air out of the Steelers offense. 3. Saints TE Jimmy Graham is a handful for any defense, but Pittsburgh has been bullied by big TEs this season. Eight of the 19 receiving touchdowns Pittsburgh has allowed have been caught by tight ends. Graham had two TD catches in last week’s loss to Baltimore.
Play on New Orleans as an 8* Regular Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 10* (Top Play) on OVER in Tampa Bay vs. Cincinnati @ 1:00 p.m. ET
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in Tampa Bay with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Tampa Bay has given its opponents great starting field position this season, rankings among the bottom of the NFL in punting stats. The Bengals have a dangerous return team that should have Cincinnati in striking distance on most drives. 2. Tampa Bay’s defense has beat up on some offensively-challenged teams recently, slowing down Washington and Chicago. The Bengals are getting their legs back under them after having key weapons in and out all season. Receiver AJ Green is back to full strength and dynamic RB Giovanni Bernard will have another game under his belt since return from injury. The Cincinnati offense – which has erupted for big games – should be firing on all cylinders in Week 13. 3. The Bucs are seeing some explosiveness of their own with the football. Rookie WR Mike Evans has been dominating opposing secondaries in recent weeks, totaling 505 yards and six touchdowns in the past four games. With his deep-ball threat drawing attention, it also opens up the offense for easier passes underneath and draw plays. Play on OVER in Tampa Bay as a 10* Top Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 10* (Top Play) on Washington State vs. Washington @ 10:30 p.m. ET
The Washington State Cougars host the Washington Huskies Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Washington State with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Washington State is putting in a good fight to end the season. The Cougars knocked off Oregon State in Corvallis two weeks ago and challenged Arizona State last weekend, scoring a combined 70 points in those games. Washington State is the No. 1 passing team in the country with 488.8 yards per game. That explosive attack always makes Wazzu a threat to cover. 2. The Huskies have watched the wheels come off a promising season with just two wins in their last four games. Washington gives up a ton of yards through the air – 278 yards per game – and have failed to cover versus WSU in the last two Apple Cups. The Huskies are a dangerous team to bet on, leading the land with 31 fumbles – 10 of those going the other way. 3. As mentioned above, Washington State has covered in the past two meeting with Washington – both as an underdog. The Cougars are a valuable home pup Saturday, with the underdog covering in 14 of the last 19 clashes between these state rivals. These Week 14 games are one of the few times bettors can throw the matchups out the window and wager on pure motivation.
Play on Washington State as a 10* Top Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 8* (Regular Play) on Pittsburgh at Miami @ 7:00 p.m. ET
The Miami Hurricanes host the Pittsburgh Panthers Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Pittsburgh with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Panthers’ offense is peaking down the home stretch of the season, averaging almost 38 points per game over Pitt’s last three contests. The Panthers are a ground-and-pound team with the 14th best rushing attack in the country picking up 253.6 yards per game. 2. The Hurricanes are spinning out of control in the final games of the schedule. After stringing together three straight wins, the Canes have dropped back-to-back contests, including a bad 30-13 loss to Virginia last week. Miami allowed 195 yards on the ground versus the Cavaliers and take on a more potent running attack in Pitt Saturday. 3. The Panthers still need one more win to become bowl eligible, aiming for magic win No. 6 Saturday in Coral Gables. The road team has been the wise play in recent meetings between these programs, covering in each of their last four clashes.
Play on Pittsburgh as an 8* Regular Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 8* (Regular Play) on Mississippi vs. Mississippi State @ 3:30 p.m. ET
The Mississippi Rebels host the Mississippi State Bulldogs Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Mississippi with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Ole Miss has fallen out of the College Football Playoff picture but that has diminished the Rebels’ fight heading into the Egg Bowl. Mississippi would love nothing more than to spoil the Bulldogs playoff hopes with an upset Saturday. The home team has covered in five of the last six meetings between these rivals. 2. Ole Miss is out for revenge after losing to MSU last season. The Rebels will turn to their stingy defense to get the job done. Ole Miss is giving up only 310.4 yards and a FBS-best 13.5 points per game this season. The Rebels have limited opposing passers to an average of just 179 yards through the air and have picked off an SEC-leading 19 passes. Bulldogs QB Dak Prescott has 10 interceptions on the year, including three in the loss to Alabama. 3. Mississippi State’s defense has been beaten up by the pass all season, getting burned for 281.4 yards through the air per game – 120th in the country. Ole Miss may be done its top WR but there is plenty of firepower on this offense, despite what last week’s embarrassing shutout loss to Arkansas says.
Play on Mississippi as an 8* Regular Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 8* (Regular Play) on Michigan at Ohio State @ 12:00 p.m. ET
The Ohio State Buckeyes host the Michigan Wolverines Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Michigan with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Wolverines season has been a bust and head coach Brady Hoke will likely be shown the door – if Michigan fails to put up a good showing against rival Ohio State. The Wolverines are playing with house money in “The Game”, which should take the pressure off for this high-stakes showdown. 2. Ohio State isn’t playing its best football right now. The Buckeyes have won but failed to cover in their last two contests, getting a scare at Minnesota then allowing Indiana to put up 27 points. Ohio State has allowed more than 29 points per game in its last three and this spread is awful lofty for a stop unit losing its focus. 3. It’s “The Game”. Like most heated college rivalries, all stats go out the window. The Wolverines know they can stun the Buckeyes, nearly knocking them down last season in a 42-41 loss as 17-point home underdogs. Michigan QB Devin Gardner was a monster in that game, passing for 451 yards and four touchdowns and adding another score on the ground. Gardner isn’t intimidated by big bad OSU and is getting a ton of points to play with Saturday in Columbus.
Play on Michigan as an 8* Regular Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Friday 10* (Top Play) on Tulsa vs. East Carolina @ 8:30 p.m. ET
The Tulsa Golden Hurricane host the East Carolina Pirates Friday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Tulsa with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. East Carolina is still in the hunt for the AAC title and needs win in its last two games, as well as losses from Memphis and Cincinnati, to do so. However, the Pirates could get caught looking past the 2-9 Golden Hurricane and to next week’s important finale with Central Florida. 2. Tulsa has an underrated passing attack, headlined by WRs Keyarris Garrett and Keevan Lucas. The Golden Hurricane are averaging 270.6 passing yards per game and take on an ECU secondary that has allowed an average of 267.8 yards through the air. The Pirates roll the dice on defense, looking for big plays. If Tulsa can make them miss on those INT tries, there is big yardage to be had. 3. The Golden Hurricane will have a packed house on Friday night. Not only is this a holiday but also senior night for Tulsa. East Carolina has lost its last two road games and is just 2-3 ATS away from home on the season.
Play on Tulsa as a 10* Top Selection Friday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Friday 8* (Regular Play) on OVER in Virginia Tech vs. Virginia @ 8:00 p.m. ET
The Virginia Tech Hokies host the Virginia Cavaliers Friday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in Virginia Tech with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. These rivals come into the season finale with five wins apiece. The winner of this game gets lucky win No. 6 and becomes bowl eligible. Expect the Cavs and Hokies to leave it all on the field, making for an easy Over winner Friday. 2. Virginia Tech’s vaunted defense hasn’t been up to code this season, allowing some massive scores. The Hokies stop unit stiffened up toward the end of the schedule but was burned for a total of 63 points in its last two home games. Virginia is coming off its best offensive effort since September, putting up 30 points in a win over Miami. 3. Hokies coach Frank Beamer is looking to backup QB Brenden Motley to help jump start this offense. Motley is expected to split snaps with Michael Brewer and will give Virginia Tech a dangerous weapon on the ground, running draws, option and wildcat plays.
Play on OVER in Virginia Tech as an 8* Regular Selection Friday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Friday 8* (Regular Play) on OVER in UCLA vs. Stanford @ 3:30 p.m. ET
The UCLA Bruins face the Stanford Cardinal at the Rose Bowl Friday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in UCLA with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Both teams are on a mission Friday. The Bruins can clinch the Pac-12 South title with a victory as well as puff up their postseason resume with win over the Cardinals, while Stanford is out to improve their bowl standing with a victory over a ranked foe. With each team out to impress, points will be plenty Friday afternoon. 2. Stanford’s top WR Ty Montgomery is out with a shoulder injury and oddsmakers are discounting his impact far too much. The Cardinal can still move the ball, and have WR Devon Cajuste who reeled in seven passes for 109 yards receiving against UCLA last season. 3. Stanford has long been a thorn in the side of the Bruins, who haven’t beaten the Cardinal since 2008 – six straight losses. With a shot at the South title and a place in the Pac-12 championship on the line, UCLA won’t run the risk of another defeat at the hands of Stanford. If the Bruins get some space on the scoreboard, expect them to run it up without slowing down Friday.
Play on OVER in UCLA as an 8* Regular Selection Friday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Thursday 10* (Top Play) on OVER in San Francisco vs. Seattle @ 8:30 p.m. ET
The San Francisco 49ers host the Seattle Seahawks Thursday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in San Francisco with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Seattle has roughed up some less-than-threatening offenses in recent games, taking wins against Carolina, New York, Oakland and Arizona – all of which are struggling to produce with the football. The Seahawks defense is not what is used to be and oddsmakers are overvaluing those efforts against bad scoring teams. 2. San Francisco has been waiting for this game since last season. The 49ers staff has broken down this Seattle stop unit and knows just where to strike. The Niners have plenty of weapons to do so and would love nothing more than to explode for big scores in front of their faithful inside their new stadium. 3. San Francisco’s defense is also overrated, knocking around lesser foes in recent weeks. The Niners stuffed the Redskins and Giants, dodged a bullet versus the Saints and lost to the Rams, despite their offensive struggled. Let’s not forget the 42-point flogging Denver laid on San Francisco on Sunday Night Football in Week 7.
Play on OVER in San Francisco as a 10* Top Selection Thursday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Thursday 8* (Regular Play) on Texas Christian at Texas @ 7:30 p.m. ET
The Texas Longhorns host the TCU Horned Frogs Thursday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on TCU with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Texas Christian needs to score style points in order to boost their place in the College Football Playoff standings. The Horned Frogs are trying to put a bad loss to Baylor behind it and will pile on the points against this Lone Star State rival. 2. Texas has won three straight games but that win streak is only skewing the odds and creating extra value on TCU. The Horns knocked off Texas Tech and Oklahoma State – two programs counting the days until the season ends – and caught West Virginia in a sandwich spot, off a loss to TCU and before facing Kansas State. Texas is not as good as advertised right now. 3. The Horned Frogs have a dominating defense that can cause chaos with turnovers. Texas Christian has grabbed 11 fumbles and intercepted 17 passes, going up against a Longhorns offense that has put the ball on the ground 11 times this season – second most in the Big 12.
Play on TCU as an 8* Regular Selection Thursday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Thursday 10* (Top Play) on OVER in Texas A&M vs. LSU @ 7:30 p.m. ET
The Texas A&M Aggies host the LSU Tigers Thursday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in Texas A&M with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Texas A&M is trying to save face on a disappointing season and will be out to spoil LSU’s bid at a big bowl the best way it knows how – score a lot of points. The Aggies have the firepower, averaging 321.2 yards passing per game and 36 points per contests. 2. Unfortunately, the Aggies can’t seem to be as effective on defense. Texas A&M gives up big gains, allowing more than 445 total yards per outing. They’ve given up 72 points the last two games – both topping the total. 3. Louisiana State coach Les Miles knows that in order for his Tigers to make a notable bowl game this postseason they’re going to need to do more with the football. Expect Miles to open up the playbook and leave it all on field Thursday night. We’ve seen LSU put up big numbers in wins over Kentucky and Florida. Play on OVER in Texas A&M as a 10* Top Selection Thursday. Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Thursday 8* (Regular Play) on Philadelphia at Dallas @ 4:30 p.m. ET
The Dallas Cowboys host the Philadelphia Eagles Thursday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Philadelphia with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Dallas is coming off a tough and physical Sunday night win in New York and has a short week to heal up for this up-tempo affair with the Eagles and their high-octane offense. The Cowboys could be a few steps behind Thursday. 2. The Cowboys defense is having a tough time getting off the field on third downs, allowing opponents to convert on 45.45 percent of third-down attempts. Things have been especially bad the last three games, with opponents moving the chains on 53.33 percent of their third downs. 3. Philadelphia finally got its rushing attack on track versus the Titans last week, with RB LeSean McCoy running for 130 yards and a score. That balance on offense – Eagles averaging 315.3 passing yards per game under QB Mark Sanchez – will be tough from Dallas to stop. There is just too much firepower on this offense.
Play on Philadelphia as an 8* Regular Selection Thursday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Thursday 8* (Regular Play) on OVER in Detroit vs. Chicago @ 12:30 p.m. ET
The Detroit Lions host the Chicago Bears Thursday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in Detroit with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Both of these passing games have underperformed this season. With deep threats on both sidelines, this NFC North matchup could quickly turn into a shootout. There’s too much talent to stay down for long. 2. Detroit’s defense was exposed in last week’s loss to the Patriots, giving up 34 points. Chicago will follow that blueprint in hopes of giving its porous stop unit some breathing room. The Bears defense has been roughed up on the road, allowing 23.8 points per game away from the Windy City – compared to just 18.6 ppg at home. Chicago has allowed a total of 106 points in its last two road stops. 3. These NFC North rivals have topped the total in four of their past five clashes inside Ford Field. Chicago is 5-1 O/U on the road while Detroit has tipped the total in five of its last seven Thursday contests.
Play on OVER in Detroit as an 8* Regular Selection Thursday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Tuesday 8* (Regular Play) on Miami (Ohio) vs. Ohio @ 7:00 p.m. ET
The Miami (Ohio) RedHawks host the Ohio Bobcats Tuesday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Miami (Ohio) with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Despite a losing record on the season, Miami (Ohio) is one of the better plays in college football. The RedHawks have covered in seven of their 11 contests this year, playing above the oddsmakers’ expectations. 2. Ohio has been terrible on the road, losing four of its five games away from home. The Bobcats average just 13 points per road game this season – compared to more than 24 points averaged at home. 3. The RedHawks have an explosive air attack that averages 283.2 yards passing per game. The Bobcats so happen to be allowed 265.4 yards passing per game. RedHawks QB Andrew Hendrick can also so damage with his legs, giving Miami (Ohio) a dangerous weapons to keep the chains moving.
Play on Miami (Ohio) as an 8* Regular Selection Tuesday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Monday 10* (Top Play) on OVER in New Orleans vs. Baltimore @ 8:30 p.m. ET
The New Orleans Saints host the Baltimore Ravens Monday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in New Orleans with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Saints have dropped back-to-back games at home, so don’t expect Sean Payton to lay down for a third straight loss on Monday Night Football. New Orleans was limited on offense last week. It won’t happen again. 2. Baltimore is no slouch in the offensive fireworks department. The Ravens can quickly pile up the points and take on a Saints defense that has allowed 255.2 yards through the air per game – 26th in the NFL. Baltimore has topped the total in five of their last six road games – ranked third in road scoring at 26.2 per away game. 3. It’s Monday night in the Big Easy, which means the Saints are putting on a show. New Orleans has seen an average total of almost 58 points in its last eight night games. The Saints have also scored at least 28 points in seven straight Monday Night Football showcases.
Play on OVER in New Orleans as a 10* Top Selection Monday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Monday 8* (Regular Play) on OVER 41.5 in Buffalo vs. NY Jets @ 7:00 p.m. ET
The Buffalo Bills faces the New York Jets at Ford Field in Detroit Monday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in Buffalo with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. This is a big change of venue from the snowy confines of Ralph Wilson Stadium in Buffalo. Thanks to the massive snow storm in Western New York, the Jets and Bills hit the fast indoor track of Ford Field which should speed up both offenses. These two AFC East rivals have topped the total in five of their previous six head-to-head clashes. 2. The Bills had success finding paydirt against the Jets in Week 7, scoring 43 points in a one-side win that topped the total. Buffalo QB Kyle Orton hooked up with WR Sammy Watkins for 157 yards and a touchdown. Watkins has had some extra time to get healthy and should be a huge threat in this makeshift Monday nighter. 3. The Jets have some real speed on their roster that will benefit from this game being bumped to Ford Field. Not only does New York has a blistering rushing attack behind Chris Ivory and QB Mike Vick, but versatile WR Percy Harvin has been used in both the passing and running playbooks and is set up for a big night on Monday.
Play on OVER in Buffalo as an 8* Regular Selection Monday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 10* (Top Play) on NY Giants vs. Dallas @ 8:30 p.m. ET
The New York Giants host the Dallas Cowboys Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on NY Giants with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Dallas could get caught in a huge lookahead spot Sunday night with a short week to prepare for the Eagles on Thanksgiving Day Thursday. That showdown with Philadelphia is much bigger game in the division race than this matchup with the Giants. 2. The Cowboys picked up an easy win over the Jaguars in London two weeks ago but showed some big weakness in the two losses before that victory. Dallas has been unable to get opponents off the field on third down, due in part to some poor tackling and injuries to the defense. 3. Dallas does not like cold weather games and the forecast for the Sunday nighter is looking ugly. There is an 80 percent chance of rain in East Rutherford with temperatures in the low 40s and winds could add to that impact. The Giants have a decisive home-field edge.
Play on NY Giants as a 10* Top Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 10* (Top Play) on OVER in Denver vs. Miami @ 4:25 p.m. ET
The Denver Broncos host the Miami Dolphins Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in Denver with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Denver is ready to bounce back after a terrible offensive effort versus St. Louis last week – a game in which we won big on the Rams. The Broncos are back home and looking to get on track for the home stretch of the season. WR Emmanuel Sanders is expected to return, giving Peyton Manning one of his favorite targets. 2. Miami knows it will need to score some points to have a fight chance against the Broncos. The Dolphins have struggled to find paydirt when inside the 20-yard line this season but take on a Denver defense that has allowed opponents to score touchdowns on 60 percent of their trips inside the 20-yard line over the last three games. 3. The Broncos have been a reliable Over play, topping the total in 34 of their last 56 games, including going Over in 31 of their last 44 contests inside Sports Authority Field. Denver has also paid out for Over backers in 41 of its last 56 games coming off a loss.
Play on OVER in Denver as a 10* Top Selection Sunday. Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 8* (Regular Play) on Philadelphia vs. Tennessee @ 1:00 p.m. ET
The Philadelphia Eagles host the Tennessee Titans Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Philadelphia with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Titans were thrashed by the Steelers running game last week, allowing 206 yards on the ground. Now, Tennessee is facing the up-tempo pace of the Eagles offense that has been itching to have a breakthrough with the run game. Look for LeSean McCoy to finally have the big day everyone has been waiting for. 2. The Eagles are a tough team on their own turf, going a perfect 5-0 SU inside Lincoln Financial Field with a 4-1 ATS record in those games. On top of that, Tennessee has covered just twice in its last eight road trips. 3. Tennessee has had a short week to prepare for the Eagles after playing on Monday night. The Titans pass game is currently ranked ninth in the NFL but that’s because team have been able to run at will against their stop unit. Philadelphia has some deep threats that will test that secondary in Jeremy Maclin and Jordan Matthews.
Play on Philadelphia as an 8* Regular Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 8* (Regular Play) on OVER in Houston vs. Cincinnati @ 1:00 p.m. ET
The Houston Texans host the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in Houston with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Both of these teams have very overrated defenses that have underperformed all season. The Bengals rank 28th in yards allowed, giving up 385.7 yards per game, while the Texans sit 30th in the NFL after allowing 389.5 yards an outing. 2. The Bengals have been off and on when it comes to moving the chains but QB Andy Dalton is coming off a brilliant passing game in which he threw for three touchdowns. Cincinnati welcomes back RB Giovanni Bernard also, giving Dalton another weapons. Bernard has picked up big gains both running and catching the ball this season. 3. Houston RB Arian Foster is a game-time decision for this game and sources close to the team don’t expect him to see much action – if any. That means the Texans will be looking to pass the ball more than usual. Houston only throws on 47.58 percent of its plays – lowest in the NFL. That pace will see an uptick Sunday, which is great for the Over.
Play on OVER in Houston as an 8* Regular Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 10* (Top Play) on Nevada vs. Fresno State@ 10:30 p.m. ET
The Nevada Wolf Pack host the Fresno State Bulldogs Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Nevada with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Fresno State is terrible on the road. The Bulldogs have only one win away from home this season, giving up an average of 40.4 points in those road tilts. They’ve manage to cover just twice in their last seven games as the visitor. 2. Nevada needs this win to stay in the picture for the MWC Championship Game. If that doesn’t serve as motivation enough, it’s Senior Night Saturday and Fresno State has been talking smack all week, stating that they’re going to “paint Reno red”. That message made it all the way to head coach Brian Polian, who won’t call off his dogs if the Wolf Pack get up big. He would like to get all his seniors into the game and to do so, must have a healthy cushion on the scoreboard. 3. The Wolf Pack have the firepower to blow away the Bulldogs. Nevada has averaged 34 points in its last four games and faces a FSU defense that ranks among the bottom of the nation. The Bulldogs allow 491.6 yards against per game – which puts them 116th in the FBS. On offense, Fresno State’s biggest weapon, RB Marteze Waller, is nursing a shoulder injury and will be less than 100 percent if he actually plays.
Play on Nevada as a 10* Top Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 10* (Top Play) on OVER in Tennessee vs. Missouri @ 7:30 p.m. ET
The Tennessee Volunteers host the Missouri Tigers Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in Tennessee with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Tennessee has exploded for massive gains the last two games, hanging 45 and 50 points on South Carolina and Kentucky respectively. The Vols need one more win to become bowl eligible and will be leaving it all out of the field on Senior Night. 2. Tennessee’s defense is without two key starters Saturday. Linebacker AJ Johnson and DE Michael Williams are suspended pending a police investigation into assault charges. Johnson is one of the most dominant defensive players in the country and the SEC’s second-leading tackler. Not having him at middle linebacker is a massive blow to Tennessee against an offense like Missouri. 3. The Tigers scoring attack has produced on the road the last two trips, scoring 42 points in a win at Florida and 34 points at Texas A&M last week. Missouri is averaging 36.5 points per road game – second best in the SEC – and have gone Over in 10 of their last 12 road tilts.
Play on OVER in Tennessee as a 10* Top Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 8* (Regular Play) on Boston College at Florida State @ 3:30 p.m. ET
The Florida State Seminoles host the Boston College Eagles Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Boston College with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Boston College has a taste for upsets, having already stunned Southern Cal this season. The Eagles love the underdog roles and have covered in four of their last five games when getting the points. This team already has six wins to make the bowl cut and is playing with house money, looking to boost their postseason resume with an upset against the defending national champs. 2. Florida State isn’t focusing on the lowly Eagles Saturday. The Noles are looking ahead to a season-ending rivalry with Florida and the upcoming College Football Playoffs. The Seminoles have a bad habit of not going all out and with so much still to come, you can expect a flat effort from FSU Saturday. 3. This Boston College defense is no joke and has had two weeks to prep for Florida State. The Eagles are giving up only 21.9 points per game and actually rank ahead of FSU in terms of yards allowed, with just 323.5 per game. On offense, BC has a dangerous playmaker in QB Tyler Murphy, who has passed for 1,293 yards but is doing most of the damage with his feet. He’s rushed for 1,006 yards on the ground and will keep the chains moving for the Eagles.
Play on Boston College as an 8* Regular Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 8* (Regular Play) on Texas-San Antonio at Western Kentucky @ 12:00 p.m. ET
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers host the Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Texas-San Antonio with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Western Kentucky has put up big numbers against inferior opponents and now face a true test with this Roadrunners defense. Texas-San Antonio is ranked 34th in yards allowed and has given up just 23.9 points per game. This senior-rich defense will stymy the WKU attack Saturday. 2. Western Kentucky could come out flat in this matchup. The Hilltoppers are off a big win over Army and have a road date with undefeated Marshall in the season finale. This is setting up as a lookahead spot for Western Kentucky. 3. The Roadrunners snapped a three-game slide with a win over Southern Mississippi last week. Texas San-Antonio isn’t the most power offense but doesn’t face much resistance from a WKU stop unit allowing 508.3 yards an outing and almost 40 points per game. Texas-San Antonio has actually produced better away from home, averaging 20.8 points per road game – compared to an average of just 12 points at home.
Play on Texas-San Antonio as an 8* Regular Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Friday 8* (Regular Play) on San Diego State vs. Air Force @ 9:30 p.m. ET
The San Diego State Aztecs host the Air Force Falcons Friday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Aztecs have a big game under the Friday night lights, sitting at 5-5 on the season and needing one win to become bowl eligible. San Diego State only has two chances left to get win No. 6. 2. San Diego State is undefeated at home this season, taking a perfect 4-0 mark into Qualcomm Stadium Friday night. The Aztecs average 31.8 points per home game – compared to an average of just 19 points on the road. 3. SDSU has been great at stunting the spread offense, which Air Force runs exclusively. The Aztecs can credit their 3-3-5 defensive look which allows the secondary to react and make tackles. San Diego State ranked 32nd overall in defense, giving up just 349.1 yards per game, and has covered in five straight meetings with the Falcons, including a 27-20 win at the Academy last season.
Play on San Diego State as an 8* Regular Selection Friday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Friday 8* (Regular Play) on OVER in Rice vs. UTEP @ 8:00 p.m. ET
The Rice Owls host the UTEP Miners Friday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in Rice with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. UTEP has won four of its last five games on the shoulders of an underrated offense that has put up an average of 36.5 points in those four victories. The Miners have a potent rushing attack that rolls for 227.9 yards per game, with RB Aaron Jones doing most of the damage. 2. Rice has been a solid Over play all season, bringing a 6-4 O/U record into Friday’s game. The Owls and Miners have topped the total in eight of their previous 10 conference clashes. 3. The Owls are capable of exploding for big scores. Rice has put up 40 or more points on the board four times this year and will be out to erase a rough showing versus Marshall last week, in which it scored only 14 points on 180 total yards of offense.
Play on OVER in Rice as an 8* Regular Selection Friday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Thursday 8* (Regular Play) on OVER in Texas State vs. Arkansas State @ 9:30 p.m. ET
Texas State Bobcats host the Arkansas State Red Wolves Thursday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in Texas State with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Red Wolves have gone Over the total in five straight games, averaging 42.6 points per game in that span. Arkansas State has scored 52, 40, and 44 points in their last three road games. 2. Texas State is among the bottom of the barrel in defense, giving up 433.9 yards per game. The Bobcats have benefitted from a softer schedule in recent weeks, which is leading oddsmakers to believe that this stop unit is improving. However, listless opponents have more to do with those improved defensive numbers than Texas State itself. 3. Arkansas State was stunned by Appalachian State last week and will be out to erase that loss Thursday night. With a short week, the Red Wolves are itching to get back on the field. They’ll leave nothing to question and could top this total by themselves if they get the Bobcats on their heels.
Play on OVER in Texas State as an 8* Regular Selection Thursday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Thursday 8* (Regular Play) on Oakland vs. Kansas City @ 8:25 p.m. ET
The Oakland Raiders host the Kansas City Chiefs Thursday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Oakland with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Raiders defense showed some teeth in a 13-6 loss to San Diego last Sunday. Oakland limited Philip Rivers to 193 yards passing, sacking him twice and hurrying the Chargers QB multiple times. 2. Kansas City is in a tough situational spot, on a short week following a huge win over Seattle Sunday. Not only are the Chiefs ripe for a letdown after that win but they could also get caught looking ahead to the next two games – versus Denver and at Arizona. 3. Oakland is a desperate team, coming into this huge home game on Thursday night. The Raiders are highly motivated to snap their winless season against the Chiefs. The team has been practicing at night this week in order to ready for the primetime stage. Oddsmakers are adding to that motivation by handing Oakland a pile of points at home.
Play on Oakland as an 8* Regular Selection Thursday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Thursday 8* (Regular Play) on North Carolina at Duke @ 7:30 p.m. ET
The Duke Blue Devils host the North Carolina Tar Heels Thursday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on North Carolina with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. After stumbling for the first half of the season, UNC has pulled up its socks and has won three of its last four contests heading into this ACC rivalry. The Tar Heels have averaged almost 37 points per game in those three victories. 2. Duke is ripe for a massive letdown after losing to Virginia Tech last week. The Blue Devils fell 17-16 as 3.5-point favorites, snapping a four-game win streak and suffering just their second loss of the season. That hiccup could very well cost Duke a shot at a big-name bowl game and it could have a tough time putting that mistake behind them on a short week. 3. North Carolina is looking for a taste of revenge against Duke Thursday. The Blue Devils have managed to come away with close victories in the last two meetings between these rivals and another tight contest is in store Thursday.
Play on North Carolina as an 8* Regular Selection Thursday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Tuesday 8* (Regular Play) on Ohio vs. Northern Illinois @ 8:00 p.m. ET
The Ohio Bobcats host the Northern Illinois Huskies Tuesday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Ohio with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Ohio is sitting outside the bowl picture with a 5-5 record and only two games to pick up that decisive sixth win. The Bobcats will be extra motivated at home in what the program is calling their “Bobcat Blackout” inside Peden Stadium Tuesday. 2. Ohio is a tough team in Athens. The Bobcats are 4-1 SU and ATS inside Peden Stadium, averaging 27.2 points per home game compared to just 13 points per road game. 3. The Bobcats have revenge on their minds facing NIU Tuesday. The last time these MAC rivals clashed, Ohio gave up a 20-0 halftime lead to the Huskies to lose 23-20 in the 2011 MAC Championship Game. That crushing loss isn’t forgotten by some of the Bobcats’ senior players, who celebrate Senior Night Tuesday. Expect a strong motivated effort from Ohio at home.
Play on Ohio as an 8* Regular Selection Tuesday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Monday 8* (Regular Play) on Tennessee vs. Pittsburgh @ 8:30 p.m. ET
The Tennessee Titans host the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Tennessee with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Steelers defense has been a far cry from those stingy stop units of the past, allowing 240.3 passing yards per game. Pittsburgh has been burned on big plays, allowing 21 completions of 25 or more yards this season. The Titans have some home-run hitters on this struggling offense and will be going all out on national TV. 2. After two straight road games, and staring down a challenging final stretch of opponents in the final five weeks of the season, the Steelers could get caught looking past the Titans Monday and ahead to next week’s bye. 3. Pittsburgh has a tough time putting up points on the road. At home, the Steelers are averaging 35.6 points point game. However, away from Heinz Field, that production dips to 16.6 points per game. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger just isn’t the same on the road, throwing for an average of 355.2 yards at home compared to just 240 yards per road game. Four of his five total interceptions have come in opposing stadiums as well.
Play on Tennessee as an 8* Regular Selection Monday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 8* (Regular Play) on New England at Indianapolis @ 8:30 p.m. ET
The Indianapolis Colts host the New England Patriots Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on New England with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Patriots have had Andrew Luck’s number in their last two meetings. New England has picked off Luck seven times in those limited encounters, including four picks in last season’s AFC Divisional Round matchup. 2. The Patriots know the best way to stop the Colts is to keep Luck and the offense on the sidelines. New England has the perfect offense to do so, with underneath targets in TE Rob Gronkowski and WR Julian Edelman catching balls for short gains that keep the chains moving and clock ticking. The Pats dominated time of possession in their last meeting, holding on to the football for 35 minutes. 3. If the game does dissolve into a shootout, the Patriots have more than enough firepower to hang with Indianapolis. New England has averaged more than 40 points a contest during their five-game winning streak.
Play on New England as an 8* Regular Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 10* (Top Play) on Detroit at Arizona @ 4:25 p.m. ET
The Arizona Cardinals host the Detroit Lions Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Detroit with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Cardinals lost No. 1 QB Carson Palmer to a knee injury and now are forced to ride backup Drew Stanton the rest of the year. Not only is the emotional letdown tough to recover from, but Stanton will face the NFL’s top defense with a front four that can quickly collapse the pocket and put pressure on the passer. Stanton is in over his head Sunday. 2. Speaking of the Lions defense, Detroit ranks tops in the NFL, giving up just 283.4 yards an outing, including only 71.3 yards on the ground per game. It hasn’t allowed a single 100-yard rusher so far this season, which means Arizona won’t be able to relieve some of the pressure on Stanton by giving RB Andre Ellington a heavy work load. The Lions are limiting foes to only 15.8 points per outing. 3. Detroit’s offense should be picking up steam in their second week with Pro Bowl WR Calvin Johnson back in the fold. Johnson was huge in his first game back from injury, reeling in seven passes for 113 yards and a touchdown. Having that type of weapon forced the defense to send multiple guys at Johnson, leaving breakout WR Golden Tate in single coverage for big gains.
Play on Detroit as a 10* Top Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 8* (Regular Play) on St. Louis vs. Denver @ 1:00 p.m. ET
The St. Louis Rams host the Denver Broncos Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on St. Louis with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Rams pass rush has strung to life after laying dormant for the first half of the season. St. Louis has 16 sacks in their last four games, including eight against San Francisco and three against Arizona last week. Pro Bowl DE Robert Quinn’s return to form has been a big part of that resurgence, totalling six sacks in the last four games after going without one for the first five contests of the season. 2. Denver is playing its third straight road game in Week 11 with plenty of travel in between. The Broncos have gone all the way East to lose to the Patriots, then came all the way West to take down the Raiders. Now, Denver hops another plane to St. Louis to face a Rams team that is coming off its own three-game road run, and will be energized by the home crowd. 3. St. Louis is handing the ball to veteran QB Shaun Hill for this matchup after the magic wore off on Austin Davis. Davis wasn’t getting the job done and was turnover prone with five interceptions to only three TDs in his last three games. Hill is a capable backup who would have stayed the Rams No. 1 if not for a leg injury.
Play on St. Louis as an 8* Regular Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 10* (Top Play) on OVER in New Orleans vs. Cincinnati @ 1:00 p.m. ET
The New Orleans Saints host the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in New Orleans with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Saints are always a threat to light up the scoreboard at home, averaging 31.2 points inside the Superdome compared to just 25.2 on the road. New Orleans has gone Over the total in four of its last five home stands. 2. The Bengals will enjoy the fast turf inside the Superdome, especially with top WR AJ Green getting healthier. Green hasn’t exploded for a big game yet since returning from a toe injury. Cincinnati will target him early and often against a Saints defense that’s allowed 259.2 yards through the air per game this season – 24th in the NFL. 3. The Bengals defense was supposed to be a strength this season but they’ve allowed 391.9 yards per game – 30th in the NFL. Against elite QBs, Cincy has been burned for big scores, allowing Tom Brady and the Patriots to put up 43 and Andrew Luck and the Colts to score 27. The Bengals face another top-tier passer in Drew Brees Sunday.
Play on OVER in New Orleans as a 10* Top Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 10* (Top Play) on Oregon State vs. Arizona State @ 10:45 p.m. ET
The Oregon State Beavers host the Arizona State Sun Devils Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Oregon State with this Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Arizona State is ripe for a letdown Saturday after taking a huge win against Notre Dame last weekend. The Sun Devils could get caught coming out flat, which is all Oregon State needs to cover this spread. 2. Despite a four-game losing slide, with three of those losses coming at home, Corvallis is still one of the toughest venues in college football. Arizona State has covered only twice in their last eight trips to Reser Stadium. 3. Oregon State can explode for big points – something that always makes the Beavers a live underdog. Quarterback Sean Mannion has thrown for 230 and 419 yards the last two games. Arizona State showed some soft spots in their defense, nearly letting Notre Dame back into the game last week.
Play on Oregon State as a 10* Top Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 8* (Regular Play) on Michigan State at Maryland @ 8:00 p.m. ET
The Maryland Terrapins host the Michigan State Spartans Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Michigan State with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Maryland catches Michigan State in a bad mood Saturday. The Spartans dropped out of the playoff picture with a loss to Ohio State at home last weekend. This MSU program doesn’t fall into many funks, having covered in five of its last six games off a loss. 2. Maryland lost top WR Stefon Diggs to a lacerated kidney in the win over Penn State last week. The Terrapins have the 69th ranked pass game in the nation but will take a major blow with Diggs out, especially against a stingy MSU stop unit that allowed only 311.4 total yards a game. 3. The Terrapins defense has been roughed up for big scores in recent weeks. Prior to the victory over Penn State, Maryland allowed 52 points to Wisconsin, 32 points to Iowa and 52 to Ohio State. The Spartans have the fire power to lay it on thick and try to earn some style points before bowl selection rolls around.
Play on Michigan State as an 8* Regular Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 10* (Top Play) on OVER in Notre Dame vs. Northwestern @ 3:30 p.m. ET
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish host the Northwestern Wildcats Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in Notre Dame with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Irish are off a heartbreaking loss to Arizona State, which wiped all chances of a shot at the college playoff away. Notre Dame is ripe for a letdown after traveling all the way West for a bad loss last week. 2. The Irish can put up points in a hurry, scoring almost 35 points per game and nearly clawing their way back against ASU with 28 unanswered points. Notre Dame can air it out, tossing for 306.3 yards through the air an outing and QB Everett Golson is always a threat to break off a big run. 3. The Wildcats have struggled defensively in recent outings. Besides a sleepy 10-9 loss to a terrible Michigan team last week, Northwestern had allowed 38 and 48 points in the two games prior – both going Over the number. It’s allowed an average of 32 points in the last three games – a sharp uptick from the Wildcats’ season average of just over 24 points a contest.
Play on OVER in Notre Dame as a 10* Top Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 8* (Regular Play) on Kansas vs. TCU @ 3:00 p.m. ET
The Kansas Jayhawks host the TCU Horned Frogs Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Kansas with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Jayhawks actually have momentum on their side heading into this Big 12 matchup. Kansas took its first conference win of the year over Iowa State last weekend and stay in Lawrence for this Week 12 game. 2. Texas Christian is still trying to stay in the playoff mix. The Horned Frogs won’t gain much from beating KU, and will be instead looking ahead to a high-profile contests with Texas next week. A lookahead spot could leave TCU unfocused, making this mountain of points a tough cover. 3. TCU hasn’t played well away from Fort Worth, in fact it hasn’t played away from home much at all. Throwing out a cakewalk in SMU, the Horned Frogs lost at Baylor then squeaked out a 1-point win at West Virginia, their lone ATS blemish. The defense allowed a total of 91 points in those two games – very uncharacteristic for TCU.
Play on Kansas as an 8* Regular Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 8* (Regular Play) on Clemson Tigers at Georgia Tech @ 12:00 p.m. ET
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets host the Clemson Tigers Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Clemson with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Tigers welcome back QB Deshaun Watson back from an injured finger. The freshman star hasn’t played since Oct 11. He’s thrown for 1,176 yards, 12 touchdowns and only two interceptions while adding 147 yards and three scores on the ground. 2. Georgia Tech has been rolling over weaker ACC opponents but now face the No. 2 defense in college football. The Tigers give up just 252 yards per game, most importantly have locked down opposing rushing attack to just 90.9 yards an outing. 3. With Clemson’s offense on track and the defense shutting down the ground game, the Yellow Jackets will fall behind fast and be forced to throw the football – something they really don’t like to do. Georgia Tech averages just 145.7 yards passing per game and throw the ball on just 21.76 percent of their snaps – fifth fewest in the FBS.
Play on Clemson as an 8* Regular Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Friday 8* (Regular Play) on OVER Central Florida vs. Tulsa @ 8:00 p.m. ET
The UCF Knights host the Tulsa Golden Hurricane Friday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in Central Florida with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Golden Hurricane have played Over in four straight contests, with an average of more than 63 total points being scored in that span. 2. Central Florida has also leaned toward the Over in recent games, topping the total in three of its last four. Those Over winners averaged more than 56 total points. 3. The Knights will do the majority of the scoring in this game, with Tulsa ranked among the basement teams in defense. The Golden Hurricane have allowed 483.8 yards against per game – 115th in the country – leading to an average of 39.2 points against, which is 121st in the nation.
Play on OVER in Central Florida as an 8* Regular Selection Friday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Thursday 8* (Regular Play) on OVER in Miami vs. Buffalo @ 8:25 p.m. ET
The Miami Dolphins host the Buffalo Bills Thursday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in Miami with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Buffalo’s offense stalled out versus Kansas City on the weekend, with rookie WR Sammy Watkins and RB Fred Jackson slowed by injuries. The Bills didn’t get much from these talents in Week 10 but are expecting them to be much healthier – and impactful – Thursday night. 2. Miami’s offense rumbled over a speed bump versus Detroit last Sunday, managing only 16 points against the NFL’s top defense. However, in the previous five games, the Dolphins averaged almost 31 points per game. We’ll see a return to form at home Thursday night. 3. Miami has looked to its run game to balance out the offensive attack. But with Buffalo boasting the eighth-best run defense in the league – only 96.1 yards against per game – and Pro Bowl tackle Branden Albert out with a knee injury, Miami could look to pass much more than usual Thursday night. The Dolphins have thrown the ball on just 58.11 percent of their snaps – 20th in the NFL – but turned to the air on 68.33 percent of their offensive plays versus the Lions.
Play on OVER in Miami as an 8* Regular Selection Thursday.
Good luck, Scott.