Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Thursday 10* (Top Play) on OVER in Texas-San Antonio vs. Southern Mississippi @ 8:00 p.m. ET
The Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners host the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles Thursday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in Texas-San Antonio with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Southern Miss returns QB Nick Mullens to the huddle after he missed the last two games with a foot injury. The Golden Eagles air attack, which averages 271.1 yards per game, stumbled without him. They managed just 114 passing yards in the loss to Marshall last week. 2. Texas-San Antonio’s defensive numbers are paper thin, thanks to a schedule packed with soft opponents. The Roadrunners, who sit a respectable 37th in total yards allowed, have been gashed for big scores against tougher opposition. 3. The Roadrunners offense will need to do the heavy lifting in this game. Texas-San Antonio takes on a weak Southern Miss stop unit that’s giving up a massive 452.6 yards per game and an average of almost 37 points.
Play on OVER in Texas-San Antonio as a 10* Top Selection Thursday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Thursday 8* (Regular Play) on East Carolina at Cincinnati @ 7:00 p.m. ET
The Cincinnati Bearcats host the East Carolina Pirates Thursday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on East Carolina with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. East Carolina got an eye opener in a loss to Temple two weeks ago. The Pirates have had a bye week to iron out any wrinkles and head coach Ruffin McNeill has shown he’s prepared his teams to rebound well, with McNeil posting a perfect 9-0 ATS record off his last nine losses. 2. Cincinnati has won three in a row, but all have come against basement programs in the AAC – SMU, UCF and Tulane. Oddsmakers are giving the Bearcats too much credit against a very talented ECU squad. 3. Cincinnati will likely have QB Gunner Kiel under center Thursday, despite a nagging injury to his ribs. East Carolina has one of the best defenses in the AAC and will put Kiel’s toughness and mobility to the test Thursday. The Pirates only allow 339.4 yards per game for an average of only 23 points.
Play on East Carolina as an 8* Regular Selection Thursday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Wednesday 8* (Regular Play) on OVER in Bowling Green vs. Kent State @ 8:00 p.m. ET
The Bowling Green Falcons host the Kent State Golden Flashes Wednesday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in Bowling Green with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Falcons can quickly light up the scoreboard, averaging 35.8 points per home game this season. Bowling Green has the second-bets passing offense in the MAC, throwing for 276.1 yards per outing. 2. Kent State’s defense is terrible. The Golden Flashes have allowed almost 426 yards per contest, including 217.7 passing yards per game. Bowling Green should have no problem picking apart a secondary that has allowed 17 passing touchdowns and intercepted only five passes. 3. Bowling Green could get caught looking ahead to next week’s clash with Toledo, suffering a letdown on defense Wednesday night. The Falcons are anything but a shutdown stop unit, allowing 526.9 yards per game – 126th in the country, which is the third worst yards against.
Play on OVER in Bowling Green as an 8* Regular Selection Wednesday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Tuesday 8* (Regular Play) on OVER in Buffalo vs. Akron @ 8:00 p.m. ET
The Buffalo Bulls host the Akron Zips Tuesday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in Buffalo with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Buffalo has given up a total of 157 points over the past five contests – an average of more than 31 points per game in that span. The Bulls were tossed 37-14 by Ohio last week. 2. The Zips aren’t much better at stopping the football, allowing more than 28 points per game over their last three games. Akron got thumped 27-10 by Bowling Green last week. 3. Akron QB Kyle Pohl returned to action last week and was rusty after sitting out two weeks due to injury. A week to shake off the dust and heal up should be beneficial. The Zips have put up some big numbers with Pohl under center and should do well against a weak Bulls stop unit.
Play on OVER in Buffalo as an 8* Regular Selection Tuesday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Monday 10* (Top Play) on Philadelphia vs. Carolina @ 8:30 p.m. ET
The Philadelphia Eagles host the Carolina Panthers Monday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Philadelphia with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Panthers offense is a mess, producing an average of just 12 points per game over the past three weeks. Carolina’s run game is gaining ground and the passing game managed only 151 yards in the loss to New Orleans last week. That’s not enough to keep pace with the Eagles high-octane offense. 2. Mark Sanchez gets the start for the injured Nick Foles in Week 10. Oddsmakers may be discounting Philadelphia for its backup passer, however, Sanchez has plenty of experience and Chip Kelly’s offense is a system that doesn’t need an elite passer. The Eagles won’t skip a beat with a new arm under center. 3. Philadelphia has taken care of business inside Lincoln Financial Field, covering the spread in five of its last seven home stands. The Eagles have also come through on the Monday night stage, covering in nine of their last 13 Monday nighters.
Play on Philadelphia as a 10* Regular Selection Monday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL 10* (Top Play) on UNDER in Green Bay vs. Chicago @ 8:30 p.m. ET
The Green Bay Packers host the Chicago Bears Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on UNDER in Green Bay with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Chicago has turned to the turf in recent meeting with the Packers and will likely do the same Sunday night. The Bears defense has been terrible so it will be on the offense to chew up the clock and own time of possession, taking Aaron Rodgers and the Packers attack out of the equation. 2. Green Bay has some injury woes on the offensive line and that could open the door for the Bears defense. Chicago has to push Rodgers out of the pocket to limit his impact. Rodgers isn’t as mobile as usual, nursing a nagging hamstring injury heading into Week 10. 3. The Packers defense is getting some key starters back off the bye week. Corner Sam Shields, safety Morgan Burnett and defensive end Datone Jones are slated to return. The week off has given Green Bay some added time to sure up a stop unit that has allowed big gains. However, Green Bay knows that if it is to make a run at the Super Bowl it will need to tighten up on defense. Sunday night is a good starting point.
Play on UNDER in Green Bay as a 10* Top Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL 8* (Regular Play) on OVER in Oakland vs. Denver @ 4:05 p.m. ET
The Oakland Raiders host the Denver Broncos Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in Oakland with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Broncos continue to pile up the points, averaging 30.6 points a night on 407.6 yards per game. That’s led to a 6-2 O/U record on the year, including five straight Over winners. 2. Oakland showed it can score against the top defenses in the league with a 24-point effort in the loss to Seattle. The Raiders got some impressive drives out of rookie QB Derek Carr, who pass for two touchdowns against the Seahawks. Oakland won’t have to score much to tip this final score Over the number. 3. The Raiders defense is allowing 26.4 points per game this season. They limp into Week 10 with some serious injury concerns in the secondary, just in time to get picked apart by Peyton Manning and his talented receiving corps. In the four games versus the Raiders since Manning joined the Broncos, he’s passed for 1,288 yards and 11 touchdowns, completing 81 percent of his passes in those games.
Play on OVER in Oakland as an 8* Regular Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL 8* (Regular Play) on Detroit vs. Miami @ 1:00 p.m. ET
The Detroit Lions host the Miami Dolphins Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Detroit with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Lions return not only WR Calvin Johnson Sunday but also dynamic RB Reggie Bush. Those additions to the offense should kick start this Lions scoring attack that has been stuck in mud most of the season. 2. Miami rolls into Sunday on a three-game winning streak but that record seems a bit inflated. The Fins beat a Bears team fighting itself, took down the hapless Jaguars and had a favorable setting against a Chargers team that had to cross the country for an early 1 p.m. ET kickoff – 10 a.m. their time – last Sunday. Detroit will expose that paper winning streak Sunday. 3. Detroit’s defense is the top stop unit in the league right now and will clamp down on a Dolphins offense that has had issues protecting its passer at times. The Lions are holding foes to just 15.8 points on 290.4 yards per game.
Play on Detroit as an 8* Regular Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL 10* (Top Play) on NY Jets vs. Pittsburgh @ 1:00 p.m. ET
The New York Jets host the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on NY Jets with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. New York’s defense has gone unnoticed by many but is still coming to play each and every Sunday. The Jets are giving up only 319.4 yards per game – sixth in the NFL. The pass rush has totaled 25 sacks on the season and face a Steelers offensive line that is known for giving up big QB hits. Pittsburgh has allowed Ben Roethlisberger to get sacked 23 times this year. 2. New York has a rushing attack that can grind out yards and keep Roethlisberger on the sidelines. The Jets are among the best teams in the league in time of possession and freezing out the hot hand of Big Ben is their best game plan Sunday. 3. This is a desperate Jets squad looking to snap an eight-game losing skid. Head coach Rex Ryan is on a very hot seat and the players are sick of dealing with all the bad press surrounding this skid and the future of its coach. Expect an agitated Jets squad to come out strong and put Pittsburgh on its heels.
Play on NY Jets as a 10* Top Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 10* (Top Play) on Oregon at Utah @ 10:00 p.m. ET
The Utah Utes host the Oregon Ducks Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Oregon with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Utah is coming off a crushing overtime loss versus Arizona State last week and is ripe for a letdown against the powerful Ducks Saturday night. Utah was holding out hope for chance to win the Pac-12 and perhaps sneak into the College Football Playoff picture. But with those dreams dashed, the Utes will have a tough time getting up for Week 11. 2. The Utes are in the midst of a QB controversy between Travis Wilson and Kendal Thompson heading into this big matchup. Not having your QB position ironed out by this time in the season is a major issue, especially when trying to match the production of the Ducks offense. Alternating passers will disrupt the timing and chemistry in the Utah offense. 3. Utah has been the best in the country at pressuring the passer but will have a tough time keeping pace with Oregon’s up-tempo attack, which will wear down the Utes stop unit and slow those rushers. The Ducks have been just as dangerous on defense, with 25 sacks of their own. Oregon also does a great job forcing turnovers, with 18 takeaways on the year. Those can quickly turn into points with this team.
Play on Oregon as a 10* Top Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 8* (Regular Play) on Alabama at Louisiana State @ 8:00 p.m. ET
The Louisiana State Tigers host the Alabama Crimson Tide Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Alabama with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Crimson Tide need another resume booster to get back in the conversation for the College Football Playoff. Alabama has outscored its last two opponent 93-20 and is finding its form just in time for this massive SEC showdown in Death Valley. 2. Alabama isn’t afraid of Tiger Stadium, and has been a consistent ATS winner in its recent trips to LSU. The Crimson Tide have covered the spread in seven of their last 10 trips to Death Valley. 3. The Tigers have been pushed around for big scores against elite SEC competition, allowing Auburn to score 41 points and Miss State to hang 34 points. Even Florida managed 27 points versus LSU. Alabama’s offense is clicking at the right time, with a balance of rushing dominance and explosive passing. The Tide showed no mercy versus Texas A&M and won’t take their foot off the gas if they get LSU on the ropes Saturday.
Play on Alabama as an 8* Regular Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 10* (Top Play) on Notre Dame at Arizona State @ 3:30 p.m. ET
The Arizona Sun Devils host the Notre Dame Fighting Irish Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Notre Dame with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Notre Dame Everett Golson has shown an ability to take games over, doing so with both his arm and legs. He passed for three scores and added another three on the ground in the win over Navy last weekend. 2. Arizona State doesn’t have the firepower to keep up with the Irish if they pull away Saturday. The Sun Devils are averaging only 23 points over their last three games – a sharp decline from their season scoring of 34.4 points per game. 3. Arizona State QB Taylor Kelly is back under center but still slowed by his broken foot. Notre Dame will unleash its pass rush, trying to move Kelly around in the pocket. Arizona State has allowed 22 sacks on the season, including four against Utah last week. Notre Dame was able to get to Kelly six times last season, winning 37-34 in South Bend.
Play on Notre Dame as a 10* Top Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 8* (Regular Play) on Oklahoma vs. Baylor @ 12:00 p.m. ET
The Oklahoma Sooners host the Baylor Bears Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Oklahoma with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Sooners have a dominating ground game that can chew up yardage and control the pace of the game. Oklahoma, which rumbled for 510 yards on the ground versus Iowa State, will keep the Baylor offense on the sidelines as long as it can Saturday. 2. The Bears aren’t used to playing opponents who can hit back with the same type of scoring force. Oklahoma can match Baylor’s offensive output but also comes in with a stout defense that limits opponents to just 21.8 per game – second in the Big 12. 3. Oklahoma has locked down opposing rushing attacks this season, limiting opponent to just 117.9 yards per game – 18th in the country. Baylor depends on its up-tempo rushing attack to give QB Bryce Petty breathing room. With the Bears unable to break big runs, the Sooners will put the pressure on Petty to produce. He was just 13 for 36 for 223 yards versus West Virginia when BU’s rushing game fell flat.
Play on Oklahoma as an 8* Regular Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Friday 8* (Regular Play) on OVER in Wyoming vs. Utah State @ 8:00 p.m. ET
The Wyoming Cowboys host the Utah State Aggies Friday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in Wyoming with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Utah State has played Over the total in two straight games, putting up 34 and 35 points in wins over UNLV and Hawaii respectively. Freshman QB Kent Myers has picked up the offense with Utah State losing two top passers to injuries. Myers threw for 186 yards and three touchdowns against Hawaii while the rushing game plowed the way for 235 yards on the ground. 2. Wyoming turned to its offense with its last two games on the road. The Cowboys scored 31 at Colorado State and 45 points at Fresno State, playing Over in both games. Wyoming is one of the hot Over plays in the country, topping the total in five straight outings. 3. This Mountain West showdown has all the making of a shootout, with Wyoming and Utah State topping the total in four of their previous five clashes. A jacked-up crowd in Laramie and possible snow in the forecast – making tackling tough for defenders on the run – will only add to this offensive explosion.
Play on OVER in Wyoming as an 8* Regular Selection Friday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Friday 8* (Regular Play) on Memphis at Temple @ 7:30 p.m. ET
The Temple Owls host the Memphis Tigers Friday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Memphis with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Memphis has built momentum with two straight wins and three victories in its last four games. The Tigers have scored 40 or more points in those three wins. 2. The Tigers face a Temple offense that has sputtered to just 44 total points in its last three contests. The Owls have mustered only 224.7 yards per game in that span – the third lowest offensive production in the country during that stretch. 3. Temple is bound for a massive letdown against Memphis after stunning East Carolina last week. The Owls shocked AAC-leading ECU 20-10 as 9.5-point home underdogs. With that upset likely being Temple’s highlight of the season and a trip to state rival Penn State next week, the Owls could lack focus Friday night.
Play on Memphis as an 8* Regular Selection Friday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Thursday 8* (Regular Play) on Cleveland at Cincinnati @ 8:25 p.m. ET
The Cincinnati Bengals host the Cleveland Browns Thursday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Cleveland with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Browns have built some confidence against some weaker opponents, picking up wins over Tampa Bay and Oakland recently. But this team has also beaten quality clubs like Pittsburgh and New Orleans along the way. Books aren’t giving Cleveland much respect in this Ohio rivalry. 2. The Bengals are likely to be without RB Giovani Bernard, who is a true game breaker for this offense. Cincinnati was able to survive without him against the lowly Jaguars last week, but Cleveland knows this team very well and the lack of Bernard’s ability to run and catch the ball takes a major cog out of the Bengals attack. 3. Cleveland has played Cincinnati tough in recent meetings, covering the spread in three of their previous five clashes with a push in that span. The underdog has also been the sharp play when these AFC North rivals collide, cashing in 11 of the last 14 meetings between these Ohio teams.
Play on Cleveland as an 8* Regular Selection Thursday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Thursday 8* (Regular Play) on OVER in Wake Forest vs. Clemson @ 7:30 p.m. ET
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons host the Clemson Tigers Thursday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in Wake Forest with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Clemson’s offense has sputtered the past three games, averaging just under 19 points per game. The Tigers, however, are coming of a bye week and head coach Dabo Swinney has ironed out the wrinkles in his teams attack. 2. Clemson is expecting QB Deshaun Watson to be available after missing the last two weeks with a broken hand. Watson has thrown for 12 touchdowns and just two interception while tacking on an additional 147 yards and three scores on the ground. 3. Wake Forest’s defensive numbers were puffed up against weaker opponents to start the season but the Demon Deacons have shown their true colors in recent weeks. Wake Forest has allowed an average of 32 points over the last three games, giving up 213.3 yards passing per game in that span – a sharp digression from their season average 179.8 passing yards against.
Play on OVER in Wake Forest as an 8* Regular Selection Thursday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Tuesday 8* (Regular Play) on Akron vs. Bowling Green @ 8:00 p.m. ET
The Akron Zips host the Bowling Green Falcons Tuesday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Zips are back home after two straight road games, including a crushing collapse at Ball State last week. Akron held a 21-6 lead but turned the ball over five times and lost 35-21. The Zips are looking forward to getting that taste out of their mouths in front of a fired-up home crowd. 2. Bowling Green lost a huge MAC matchup with Western Michigan a possible preview for the MAC Championship Game two weeks ago. The Falcons were outscored 13-0 in the second half after holding the lead at half and run the risk of a massive letdown on the road Tuesday. 3. Akron returns No. 1 QB Kyle Pohl from concussion Tuesday. Pohl missed the last two games for the Zips, in which they sputtered on offense. He had them on a three-game winning streak before going down, with Akron averaging 27 points per game in that span.
Play on Akron as an 8* Regular Selection Tuesday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Tuesday 8* (Regular Play) on OVER in Kent State vs. Toledo @ 8:00 p.m. ET
The Kent State Golden Flashes host the Toledo Rockets Tuesday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in Kent State with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Rockets are among the top offensive teams in the MAC, putting up 35 points on 504.9 total yards per game this season. Toledo has topped the total in back-to-back outings and a profitable 6-2 Over/Under on the year. 2. Kent State’s defense has allowed a massive 426.2 yards of offense per game this season, watching opponents pile up an average of more than 29 points. The Golden Flashes are especially terrible against the run, where Toledo excels. They rank 110th in the country defending the rush, getting bulldozed for 217.2 yards on the ground per outing. 3. Toledo running back Kareem Hunt is nursing a tender foot so the offense may turn to QB Logan Woodside to keep the chains moving. More passing is great for Over backers, who want the chains to move and the clock to stop.
Play on OVER in Kent State as an 8* Regular Selection Tuesday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Monday 10* (Top Play) on UNDER at NY Giants vs. Indianapolis @ 8:30 p.m. ET
The New York Giants host the Indianapolis Colts on Monday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Under in NY Giants with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Giants’ best plan of attack is to slow down the Colts high-scoring attack by keeping Andrew Luck and his talented group of receivers off the field. New York has the offense to do it, and will go with a run-heavy attack and the short, quick-hit passes on their new West Coast offense. That will eat up the clock and limit the amount of damage Indianapolis can do. 2. The Colts were embarrassed on defense by the Steelers last week, giving up 55 points on 639 total yards. Indianapolis is tightening the bolts on this stop unit and has focused on improving the stop unit this week. Expect a stout effort from the Colts defenders Monday night. 3. The Giants are back home for the first time in four weeks, playing back-to-back road games before enjoying a bye in Week 8. New York’s defense has played well inside MetLife Stadium, allowing just 17 and 20 points in its last two home stands – wins over Houston and Atlanta respectively. The G-Men welcome another indoor team to East Rutherford, where the temperatures will dip into the 40s. The Colts haven’t had the best success in outdoor venues, putting up only 24 points in Denver, and managing 34 points – 14 of those in garbage time – at Pittsburgh last week.
Play on UNDER at NY Giants as a 10* Top Selection Monday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 10* (Top Play) on Pittsburgh vs. Baltimore @ 8:30 p.m. ET
The Pittsburgh Steelers host the Baltimore Ravens Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Pittsburgh with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Steelers come into this Sunday Night Football rivalry matchup fueled by revenge. Pittsburgh took one of the chin from Baltimore in Week 2, losing 26-6. The Black and Yellow look to return the favor in Week 9. 2. Pittsburgh is playing some of the best football in the league right now. The Steelers handled the Texans on Monday Night Football two weeks ago and erupted for 55 points in a blowout win against the Colts last Sunday. Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU and ATS in its last six games but is still not getting the respect it deserves from the oddsmakers and presents great value inside Heinz Field Sunday night. 3. Baltimore’s secondary is without corner Jimmy Smith Sunday night and goes up against Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger, who has thrown for 787 yards and eight touchdowns the last two games. Antonio Brown will command the attention of Lardarius Webb, which leaves some mismatches in the passing game. Pittsburgh will spread the ball around, hitting up RB Le'Veon Bell and TE Heath Miller for key gains, and will keep the Ravens defense guessing.
Play on Pittsburgh as a 10* Top Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 10* (Top Play) on OVER in Seattle vs. Oakland @ 4:25 p.m. ET
The Seattle Seahawks host the Oakland Raiders Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in Seattle with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Seahawks haven’t been the same over the past three games, losing twice and barely scratching out a win at Carolina last week. Seattle returns home looking to right the ship, and will want to put on a good show for the 12th Man at CenturyLink Field. 2. The Seahawks offense has sputtered during that three-game span, especially the rushing attack. Seattle managed 119 yards versus Carolina last week – well below its season average of 148.4. The Raiders won’t put up much of a fight, allowing 130.1 yards rushing an outing. 3. Oakland may seem completely outgunned in this matchup, but Seattle’s stop unit is not the same on that rolled to a Super Bowl victory last season. The Seahawks defense is allowing 350.3 yards per game and goes up against an Oakland team that has had success passing the ball behind rookie QB Derek Carr, who has five touchdowns and only one interception in his last three games. Carr has gone up against some of the top corners in the game and hasn’t backed down. Over bettors will only need a couple scores from Oakland to blow this total out of the water.
Play on OVER in Seattle as a 10* Top Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 8* (Regular Play) on San Diego at Miami @ 1:00 p.m. ET
The Miami Dolphins host the San Diego Chargers Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on San Diego with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Chargers cross the country for this early kickoff on the heels of back-to-back losses. However, while many see this as a tough spot for the Bolts, San Diego is motivated to snap this mini skid and go into a much-needed bye week on a positive. 2. San Diego returns RB Donald Brown in Week 9, which isn’t making much of a blip on the radar. But this is a huge plus for the Chargers, who have been operating with a makeshift rushing game the past few weeks. Having Brown back takes some of the pressure off QB Philip Rivers, who has been an early MVP candidate. The defense won’t be able to drop back in coverage with the threat of the run back in the Bolts game plan. 3. Miami is bound for a letdown after two wins over struggling offenses. The Dolphins took road wins from Jacksonville and Chicago, giving up a total of just 27 points in those two games. San Diego, which ranks 10th in scoring (25.6 ppg) and boasts the eighth-best pass game (267.5 ypg) is a major step up in competition for Miami. The Dolphins have allowed an average of 30 points in their three losses this season.
Play on San Diego as an 8* Regular Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 8* (Regular Play) on Philadelphia at Houston @ 1:00 p.m. ET
The Houston Texans host the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Philadelphia with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Houston may be able to pull off a couple of impressive defensive touchdowns here and there, but this team doesn’t have the firepower to hang with Philadelphia. If the Eagles get ahead, the gap will be too larger for Houston to overcome with Ryan Fitzpatrick at QB and the offense being forced to abandon the run. 2. Philadelphia’s defense has shown up in recent weeks, especially against the run. The Eagles struggled to contain opposing rushers to start the year but have given up an average of just 94 yards on the ground in their last three, including putting the breaks on Arizona’s ground game last week. Philadelphia’s speed on defense will be able to quickly close up any gaps, and limit the amount of daylight Arian Foster sees. 3. Houston has been terrible against the pass this season and run into a budding passing combo in Eagles QB Nick Foles and WR Jeremy Maclin. Maclin reeled in 12 balls for 187 yards receiving and two touchdowns against Arizona last week and has found the end zone six times this season.
Play on Philadelphia as an 8* Regular Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 10* (Top Play) on Utah at Arizona State @ 11:00 p.m. ET
The Arizona State Sun Devils host the Utah Utes Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Utah with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Utes continue to be undervalued by everyone, with their late games going unnoticed. That means there is plenty of value in Utah heading into Week 10, coming off three straight wins and covers against so very tough teams. 2. Arizona State has also been hot in its recent contests. The Sun Devils are winners of three straight but run the risk of a major lookahead spot this Saturday with a high-profile matchup with Notre Dame on national TV on deck in Week 11. 3. Arizona State sends QB Taylor Kelly out into the fray after he took a shot to the head against Washington last week. The Sun Devils rules out a concussion, however, it’s been a long season for Kelly, who missed time with a foot injury recently. Utah will test Kelly’s condition with an aggressive defense that leads the Pac-12 in sacks (35) and tackles for a loss (66).
Play on Utah as a 10* Top Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 10* (Top Play) on OVER in Mississippi State vs. Arkansas @ 7:15 p.m. ET
The Mississippi State Bulldogs host the Arkansas Razorbacks Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in Mississippi State with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. These two SEC rivals have been total toppers in recent action. Arkansas went Over the number in its last two games while MSU has played above the total in three of its last four outings. The Razorbacks and Bulldogs have played Over in six of their last seven clashes heading into Week 10. 2. Arkansas defense is not up to the SEC standard. The Hogs were rolled for big scores in losses to Georgia, Texas A&M and Auburn, and now face a Miss State program that averages 42.3 points an outing. 3. The Bulldogs defense is also below averages, especially in recent weeks. Mississippi State has allowed a total of 114 points the last four games – an average of 28.5 points per game. Arkansas has a potent ground games - 258.9 ypg – and puts up more than 39 yards a contest. The Bulldogs allowed 504 total yards to Kentucky last weekend.
Play on OVER in Mississippi State as a 10* Top Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 8* (Regular Play) on OVER in South Florida vs. Houston @ 4:00 p.m. ET
The South Florida Bulls host the Houston Cougars Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in South Florida with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Bulls have been bullied in the past four games, giving up some big scores. South Florida has allowed an average of almost 30 points per game in that span, including a 34-17 defeat to Cincinnati last week. 2. Houston has found its offensive swagger in recent games. The Cougars managed only 12 points in a heartbreaking loss to UCF but since then have put up scores of 28 and 31 points the past two games. Quarterback Greg Ward Jr. is settling into the offense and is able to break gains with his legs as well. 3. South Florida is expected to give talented dual-threat backup QB Quinton Flowers significant snaps against Houston Saturday. Flowers is coach Willie Taggart’s way of shaking up the offense and could dazzle when given his shot against the Cougars, breaking off big gains for big scores.
Play on OVER in South Florida as an 8* Regular Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 8* (Regular Play) on Virginia Tech vs. Missouri @ 12:30 p.m. ET
The Virginia Tech Hokies host the Boston College Eagles Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Virginia Tech with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Virginia Tech is running the risk of a three-game slide against Boston College and is playing for pride against an Eagles team that has thrived away from home. The Hokies need to stack the line and force Boston College QB Tyler Murphy to throw the ball. Virginia Tech has six interceptions on the year but has taken two back for touchdowns. 2. A lot is made of Boston College’s success on the road, going 3-0 heading into Week 10. However, the Eagles haven’t face the toughest competition away from home, visiting UMass, NC State and Wake Forest. Lane Stadium is easily the most hostile territory BC has visited all season. 3. Head coach Frank Beamer is putting his confidence in QB Michael Brewer, and will Boston College clamping down on the run game, Brewers will need to hit multiple targets and get the Eagles on their heels. A couple quick strikes from Virginia Tech and Boston College could be on its heels and needing to go away from the run to catch up.
Play on Virginia Tech as an 8* Regular Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Friday 8* (Regular Play) on Tulsa at Memphis @ 8:00 p.m. ET
The Memphis Tigers host the Tulsa Golden Hurricanes Friday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Tulsa with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. While Tulsa is among the bottom of the barrel when it comes to FBS programs, Memphis isn’t deserving of this monstrous spread. The Tigers are terribly inconsistent and if they don’t stayed focused Friday, the Golden Hurricanes could easily get close enough to cover. 2. Memphis beat up on lowly SMU last week – and Tulsa is no SMU. The Golden Hurricane can actually put up a good fight, having scored more than 26 points per game in their last four, including a 38-30 loss to South Florida two weeks ago. Tulsa had a 20-point lead at halftime versus USF but let it slip away, proving this team does have the potential to hang in the AAC. They’re coming off a bye and would nothing more to snap their current losing skid Friday. 3. Tulsa always comes to play against Memphis. The Golden Hurricane have won four of their last five meetings with the Tigers, covering in all but one of those games. The road team has also been the smart play when these schools collide, with the ATS win going to the visitor in four of their last five encounters.
Play on Tulsa as an 8* Regular Selection Friday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Friday 10* (Top Play) on OVER in Tulane vs. Cincinnati @ 8:00 p.m. ET
The Tulane Green Wave host the Cincinnati Bearcats Friday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in Tulane with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Cincinnati is expected to have star QB Gunner Kiel in action Friday after he suffered bruised ribs against South Florida last week. Kiel is second in the AAC in passing, tossing for 292.7 yards per game and connecting for conference-best 20 touchdowns and just six interceptions. 2. The Bearcats offense is finding its form in recent outings. Cincinnati has averaged more than 36 points per game over its last three games, since laying an egg versus Memphis. The Bearcats get up for these standalone Friday games, topping the total in seven of their last nine Friday tilts. 3. Tulane is coming off a bye week, tinkering with its stumbling offense. Quarterback Tanner Lee returns after missing two games with injury and gets some help in the backfield from tailback Sherman Badie, who is second in the ACC in rushing. Cincinnati’s defense won’t put up much of a fight. The Bearcats have allowed 489.3 yards per game – 118th in the nation – which has translated into an average of 32 points against.
Play on OVER in Tulane as a 10* Top Selection Friday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Thursday 8* (Regular Play) on Carolina vs. New Orleans @ 8:25 p.m. ET
The Carolina Panthers host the New Orleans Saints Thursday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Carolina with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. New Orleans hits the road for a big letdown spot after a huge win over the Packers last week. The Saints are a wretched bet away from the Big Easy, going 3-9 ATS in their last 12 road tilts. New Orleans puts up 24.5 points per game away from home, compared to 33.7 inside the Superdome. 2. The Saints defense is still among the worst in the league and gets even worse on the road. New Orleans is giving up 31.2 points per road game – ranked fourth worst in the NFL. They give up a 123.5 rushing yards per road game and face a Carolina attack that can chew up the turf – and returns RB DeAngelo Williams this week. 3. Carolina is tough team to top at home, especially against the spread. The Panthers are 3-1 ATS inside Bank of America Stadium this season and have gone 9-2-1 ATS in their previous dozen home contests. Carolina showed it can still contend with the top teams in the NFC, losing a tight one to Seattle last week, and need a win over the Saints to stay on top of the NFC South. The Panthers have covered in nine of their last 12 against the Saints.
Play on Carolina as an 8* Regular Selection Thursday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Thursday 8* (Regular Play) on Louiville vs. Florida State @ 7:30 p.m. ET
The Louisville Cardinals host the Florida State Seminoles Thursday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Louisville with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Getting the points on a home team is always a plus, but Papa John's Cardinal Stadium will be rocking for this weekday war against the defending national champs Thursday night. Jameis Winston – one of the biggest villains in college football - won’t be able to hear himself think at the line of scrimmage. 2. The Cardinals boast the top-ranked defense in the FBS, giving up only 245.1 yards per game. Louisville has allowed just 14.6 points per game and has stuffed the run for a mere 68.8 yards per outing. Florida State RB Karlos Williams is expected to play Thursday but has been embroiled in multiple controversies all week, stemming from an assault claim and robbery accusation, with little focus on football. 3. Florida State has been a terrible play this season. The defending national champs have seemed disinterested and flat on numerous occasions. It nearly cost them an undefeated record and possible shot at another national title against Notre Dame two weeks ago. Heading into Thursday, the Seminoles are just 1-6 ATS on the year.
Play on Louisville as an 8* Regular Selection Thursday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Monday 8* (Regular Play) on Washington (+) @ Dallas @ 8:30 PM ET The Washington Redskins visit the Dallas Cowboys Monday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Washington with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. On paper this game might look like it should be "all Dallas" but the Cowboys haven't fared well in this role in more ways than one. First off, as a large favorite of 6 or more the Cowboys have failed to cover the spread 7 times in a row. That includes their match-up against the Texans earlier this year when we successfully played against Dallas with Houston. Secondly, the Cowboys are an amazing ugly 1-9 ATS in their last 10 Monday night games. 2. Teams are always up for facing the team that had the long-standing moniker of "America's Team". Factor that in with facing them in primetime on national TV and the fact that it's a Monday nighter and you have all the right reasons for a team to be sky high with emotions when facing the Cowboys. It's no wonder that Dallas has lost the money in 9 of their last 10 MNF games. 3. The Redskins are an ugly 2-5 on the season but they are a double digit dog in this one and are coming off of a confidence-building win over the Titans last week. Dallas is caught in a bit of a sandwich spot here too. They are off of a big win over another division rival, the Giants. New York was trying to climb back into the NFC East race so that was a huge win for the Cowboys. It's also hard for Dallas not to get caught to looking ahead to their game next week, they are hosting the Cardinals and Arizona entered Sunday's action as the only NFC team other than the Eagles or Cowboys with just one loss on the season. Statistically the Redskins defense has been solid this season and their offense has been soli through the air. Their ugly record is what is helping to give us line value in this one and we'll gladly take it. Play on Washington as an 8* Regular Selection Monday. Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 8* (Regular Play) on New Orleans vs. Green Bay @ 8:30 a.m. ET
The New Orleans Saints host the Green Bay Packers Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on New Orleans with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Saints find themselves at home in a must-win game on the Sunday night stage after letting a victory slip away at Detroit last Sunday. New Orleans can boost itself back into the mix in the NFC with a win against Green Bay in Week 8 – an opportunity this veteran team will jump at. 2. The Packers have a dinged up secondary, with injuries to starting CB Sam Shields and SS Morgan Burnett leaving them thin against a potent Saints passing game. Drew Brees is savvy enough to pick on any replacements and with TE Jimmy Graham getting healthier, Green Bay could have some bad mismatches in coverage Sunday night. 3. This is the Saints at home in primetime – a potent combo for bettors. New Orleans is a completely different team inside the Superdome, averaging 33.72 points per game there over the last four seasons – compared to just 24.38 points per road game in that span. The Saints are a perfect 6-0 on Sunday Night Football under head coach Sean Payton heading into this primetime matchup.
Play on New Orleans as an 8* Regular Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 10* (Top Play) on Philadelphia at Arizona @ 4:05 p.m. ET
The Arizona Cardinals host the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Philadelphia with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Eagles are coming off a much-needed bye week, allowing head coach Chip Kelly to tinker with his up-tempo attack. Philadelphia boasts the third-best offense in the NFL – averaging 30.5 points per game – but still has plenty of room for improvement. 2. The Cardinals defense is able to overwhelm opponents with its speed, but rarely does Arizona run into an offense that is quick than it. The Eagles attack will neutralize the Cardinals’ greatest strength on defense and sap the energy out of the stop unit. 3. While the Eagles offense gets all the headlines, the defense has been even better. Philadelphia just shutout the Giants 27-0 before the bye week and has proven it is a threat to score even without the football. The Eagles have three defensive scores and also pose a big threat on special teams, with two blocked punts equalling touchdowns and scores on punt and kick returns this season.
Play on Philadelphia as a 10* Top Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 10* (Top Play) on OVER in NY Jets vs. Buffalo @ 1:00 p.m. ET
The New York Jets host the Buffalo Bills Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in NY Jets with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Jets have been a value Over play this season, topping the total in four of their last six outings, including back-to-back Over paydays heading into Sunday. New York’s offense continues to be dismissed, despite putting up 25 points against the Patriots last Thursday. 2. Buffalo’s running game took a hit with injuries to CJ Spiller and Fred Jackson. That leaves the Bills to lean heavily on their passing game, which is finding its footing under QB Kyle Orton and rookie WR Sammy Watkins. A pass-heavy playbook is an Over bettors’ dream, with big gains and constant clock stoppages. 3. These AFC East rivals have paid out for Over backers in recent meetings, topping the total in four of their last five clashes. The Over has also been the smart play when the Jets and Bills meeting in New Jersey, where the Over has hit in four straight games.
Play on OVER in NY Jets as a 10* Top Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 8* (Regular Play) on Atlanta vs. Detroit @ 9:30 a.m. ET
The Atlanta Falcons face the Detroit Lions in London, England Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Atlanta with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Falcons offense has sputtered the last three weeks, bottoming out in a 29-7 loss to Baltimore last week. Atlanta is looking at this overseas trip as a chance to wake up the scoring attack, which features one of the best receiving tandems in the league, in Julio Jones and Roddy White. Expect those playmakers to shine on this big stage. 2. Detroit has also struggled to score the football in recent weeks. The Lions haven’t been the same offense with WR Calvin Johnson on the sidelines and even if the dynamic wideout is playing, he’ll be less than 100 percent. Detroit has managed only 17.5 points per game the last six weeks, and only 16 points per game away from the Motor City. 3. Atlanta has covered the spread in four of their previous five meetings with Detroit, including three straight victories SU and ATS going back to 2008. The Falcons have outscored the Lions 88-55 in that span.
Play on Atlanta as an 8* Regular Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 10* (Top Play) on Washington vs. Arizona State @ 10:45 p.m. ET
The Washington Huskies host the Arizona State Sun Devils Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Washington with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Arizona State finds this road trip to Washington sandwiched between two tough spots. The Sun Devils are coming off a huge win over Stanford and then host Utah the following week. There could be a total lack of focus on this dangerous Huskies squad. 2. Arizona State appears to be giving senior QB Taylor Kelly the nod for this game, after missing three games with a broken foot. The Huskies will put that tender foot to the test. Washington is second in the Pac-12 in sacks with 27 and thrives on putting pressure on the passer. Kelly will get flushed from the pocket and UW will expose his lack of mobility. 3. Washington QB Cyler Miles is doubtful with a concussion, putting the ball in the hands of freshman Troy Williams. Williams stepped in versus Oregon last week, passing for just 37 yards but showing his explosive running ability. He scrambled for 28 yards and a touchdown in relief of Miles. He won’t face much of a threat from the ASU defense, which has allowed opponents to score 27.8 points on 425.2 yards against per game.
Play on Washington as a 10* Top Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 8* (Regular Play) on Louisiana State vs. Mississippi @ 7:15 p.m. ET
The LSU Tigers host the Mississippi Rebels Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Louisiana State with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Oddsmakers are in a rare spot, giving points to LSU at home in a huge night game on homecoming weekend. Tiger Stadium will be rocking and Ole Miss will succumb to Death Valley, one of the best home-field edges in college football. 2. The Tigers showed they still have claws with a 41-3 trouncing of Kentucky last weekend. Louisiana State has allowed an average of just 8.8 points per game at home this season, and boasts the fourth-ranked pass defense in the land, giving up just 156.2 yards per game through the air. 3. Ole Miss depends on turnovers to give its offensive extra chances, leading the SEC with 20 takeaways on the year. However, Louisiana State is a disciplined team that has only coughed the ball up nine times all season. The Tigers also force their fair share of turnovers as well, recording 16 takeaways heading into Week 9. Rebels QB Bo Wallace has fallen off the pace in recent games and completed only 46.4 percent of his passes against Tennessee last week.
Play on Louisiana State as an 8* Regular Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 10* (Top Play) on OVER in Kentucky vs. Mississippi State @ 3:30 p.m. ET
The Kentucky Wildcats host the Mississippi State Bulldogs Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in Kentucky with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Mississippi State is an offensive juggernaut, putting up an average of 41.8 points this season. The Bulldogs have an explosive dual-threat QB in Dak Prescott, who tacked on 576 rushing yards and eight TDs. 2. Kentucky’s defense has suffered through some tough weeks during its recent schedule. The Wildcats gave up 41 points to LSU last week and allowed 38 points in an upset win over South Carolina in Week 6. 3. Kentucky does have the chops to put points on the board. The Wildcats hung 45 points on South Carolina and tallied 48 points versus Louisiana Monroe in Week 8. They’ll also get a lift from a jacked-up crowd in Lexington, where UK averages 37.8 points per game – compared to just 16.5 on the road.
Play on OVER in Kentucky as a 10* Top Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 8* (Regular Play) on OVER in Arkansas vs. UAB @ 12:00 p.m. ET
The Arkansas Razorbacks host the UAB Blazers Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in Arkansas with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Razorbacks get a break from SEC play and a chance to score some style points against the Blazers Saturday. This lofty spread is calling for a high-scoring effort from Arkansas, which ranks 38th in the country in scoring with 38.3 points per game. 2. The Blazers are likely without QB Cody Clements, who is nursing a concussion. That means UAB is giving the ball to Jeremiah Briscoe, who challenge for the starting job in the spring and showed moments of brilliance in limited action, most notably passing for 231 yards and two touchdowns on just five completions against Mississippi State back in Week 2. 3. The Blazers won’t put up much resistance on defense against the potent Arkansas run game. Alabama-Birmingham allows 394.4 yards per game, equaling an average of 28.4 points against. The Blazers have played Over in four of their last six games while the Razorbacks are 6-2 O/U in their last eight overall.
Play on OVER in Arkansas as an 8* Regular Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Friday 8* (Regular Play) on Brigham Young at Boise State @ 9:00 p.m. ET
The Boise State Broncos host the BYU Cougars Friday night. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Brigham Young with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Despite these teams separated by conference, this rivalry continues to be on the better lesser-known grudge matches in college football. Brigham Young won outright and covered last season at home and won ATS in Boise the year before. 2. The Cougars offense continued to put up big scores with backup QB Christian Stewart taking over for the injured Taysom Hill, throwing for 408 yards and four touchdowns while adding 47 yards on the ground versus Nevada last week. Brigham Young lost 42-35 but are more than capable of keeping pace with the Broncos. 3. BYU is expected to return top RB Jamaal Williams, who missed last week with an ankle injury. Williams rushed for 395 yards and scored three touchdowns before going down on October 9. His return gives Stewart some support in the backfield and will keep Boise State’s defense honest. The Broncos has allowed 101 points over the past three games.
Play on Brigham Young as an 8* Regular Selection Friday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Friday 8* (Regular Play) on OVER in Cincinnati vs. South Florida @ 7:00 p.m. ET
The Cincinnati Bearcats host the South Florida Bulls Friday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in Cincinnati with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Bulls erupted for 38 points in a shootout win against Tulsa. South Florida stalled out of the gate and put up 31 points in the second half. Running back Marlon Mack led the charge with 130 yards and two touchdowns, giving him eight scores on the season. 2. Cincinnati has poured on the points in recent weeks, scoring a combined 75 points in the last two games. The Bearcats are putting up an average of 34.3 points on the season and are playing at home for the first time since October 4. 3. Neither side has a shutdown defense. The Bulls have given up 29 points per game on an average of 418.3 yards against. The Bearcats have actually been worse, allowing 34.5 points per outing with opponents racking up an average of 524 yards – sixth worst in the country.
Play on OVER in Cincinnati as an 8* Regular Selection Friday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Thursday 8* (Regular Play) on San Diego at Denver @ 8:25 p.m. ET
The Denver Broncos host the San Diego Chargers Thursday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on San Diego with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Chargers have been a thorn in the side of the Broncos in recent years. The Bolts went into Mile High and won last December and took Denver to the brink in the postseason, covering the spread in both of those road games. Going back further, San Diego has come away with the cash in 11 of their last 17 clashes with their AFC West rivals, including two pushes in that span. 2. Denver is ripe for a letdown Thursday, coming off a one-sided win over San Francisco on Sunday Night Football. The short week won’t help things, either. Neither does a trip to New England the following week. 3. San Diego is one of the best time of possession teams in the NFL, chewing up an average of 32:37 per game – fifth best. Although the Bolts couldn’t control the football versus Kansas City last week, San Diego will look to sit on the ball and ice Peyton Manning on the sideline. In the win over Seattle, the Chargers dominated the clocked with 42:15 TOP. And, in their win at Denver in 2013, the Bolts burned through 38:49 in TOP. Expect a patient San Diego offense to take their time and limit how much action the Broncos potent pass game gets.
Play on San Diego as an 8* Regular Selection Thursday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Thursday 8* (Regular Play) on Virginia Tech vs. Miami @ 8:00 p.m. ET
The Virginia Tech Hokies host the Miami Hurricanes Thursday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Virginia Tech with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Virginia Tech is finally back home after two tough road games, including a loss to Pittsburgh last week. The Hokies are getting a field goal from oddsmakers after some less-than-impressive showings, but this is a must-win game for Virginia Tech which runs the risk of falling off the pace in the ACC Coastal. 2. The Hokies rushing attack couldn’t find traction with star RB Marshawn Williams out with an ankle injury versus Pitt. Williams’ status is not official but Miami coach Al Golden expects to see Virginia Tech’s freshman standout Thursday. The Hurricanes have struggled against the run this season, allowing 151.57 yards on the ground per game. 3. The Hokies have been cash cows versus the Canes in recent years, covering the spread in 10 of their previous 13 clashes. Virginia Tech has also won ATS in five of their last seven games versus Miami in Blacksburg.
Play on Virginia Tech as an 8* Regular Selection Thursday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Tuesday 8* (Regular Play) on OVER in UL Lafayette vs. Arkansas State @ 8:00 p.m. ET
The UL Lafayete Ragin’ Cajuns host the Arkansas State Red Wolves Tuesday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in UL Lafayette with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Ragin Cajuns erupted for 34 points versus Texas State last Tuesday, jumping out to a 21-3 halftime edge and never looking back. UL Lafayette got a massive game from QB Terrance Broadway, who threw for 225 yards and a score as well as rushed for an additional 113 yards on the ground. 2. The Red Wolves flexed their offensive muscle in a 52-10 beating of Georgia State. Arkansas State compiled 618 total yards on offense and come into Tuesday with the 29th ranked offense in the country, putting up 454 yards per game. 3. The Ragin Cajuns have their hands full with ASU’s rushing attack. UL Lafayette has struggled on defense, allowing 30.8 points on 426.7 yards against per game. It has allowed opponents to run for 4.61 yards per carry and have watched opposing rushers find the end zone 14 times this season.
Play on OVER in UL Lafayette as an 8* Regular Selection Tuesday.
Good luck, Scott.

Rickenbach Monday NFL: *10* Pittsburgh (-) @ 8:30 ET - The Texans are earning respect this season after last year's debacle. But that is helping to give us some line value here. After opening up at a -4 this line has come down to a -3 and people are overlooking the fact that the Texans are 1-15 straight-up in their last 16 games as an underdog. In other words, it's easy to lay a small number against a team that has performed so poorly in the underdog role. The Texans are also 0-3 ATS on Monday Night Football in the prior two seasons. Though the Steelers fell short against Cleveland last week the result on the scoreboard was not reflective of the fact that the Steelers actually had more first downs than the Browns. Pittsburgh will be fired up nonetheless after an embarrassing 31-10 result in what was the 4th road game in 5 weeks for the Steelers. Pittsburgh is happy to be back home as this is just their 3rd home game this season. The Texans gave up over 450 yards of offense to the Colts last week while the Steelers held Cleveland to just 8 completed passes Sunday! Both of these teams run the ball well but the Steelers possess the much better defense and the line value is big here as people are overvaluing the Texans return to respectability this season while also undervaluing how solid this Steelers team still is (especially at home) because of the false final last week - Steelers played much better than 31-10 final would indicate. Grab the line value with a small home favorite that is very angry and fully prepared to put up a huge performance on their home field in primetime action.

Rickenbach Sunday NFL: *8* Denver (-) @ 8:30 ET - San Francisco is 2-1 on the road this season after coming back from a big deficit to beat the Rams in St Louis last week. Now, on a short week after MNF the 49'ers must travel to the high altitude of Denver and the Niners haven't traveled well this season. Yes they beat the Rams but they were down on the scoreboard for much of that game and San Francisco was also outgained in each of their two prior road games this season. Now they face one of the league's best teams and we get line value with the Broncos at home in this one. Denver has won all 3 of their home games by at least a TD this season and the margin should have been in even greater in their wins over Indianapolis and Kansas City. Late scoring was the difference in each one of those games. The Broncos are 18-6 ATS as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points the last 3 years combined. The 49'ers history of performance after playing on Monday Night Football is not good as they are 14-24 ATS. Also, when it's back to back road games and the latter road game is in the thin air of Colorado, the uphill climb is even steeper. Look for Denver to take it to San Francisco early and often in this one. Back to back primetime affairs will be tough for the Niners as this is a Sunday Night match-up. While the Broncos have had this game circled since failing to get the job done in their other biggest game so far this season...the loss at Seattle. Denver earns some respect back with a huge home win here.

Rickenbach Sunday NFL: *8* New York Giants (+) @ 4:25 ET - This is the perfect spot to fade the public. Everyone saw Dallas upset the defending super bowl champs in Seattle last week. Then, on Sunday night, everyone saw the Giants lay and egg against the Eagles in a game where New York was dominated by Philadelphia in every facet of the game. This is precisely why this line has climbed as high as a full touchdown. In a divisional match-up where the Giants will be looking to get back in the NFC East race and the Cowboys will get caught still celebrating their huge road win to the West Coast, this one sets up perfectly for a play on the underdog. Note that home favorites who played at Seattle in their prior game have covered the spread just 3 times in the last 16 times this has occurred. Also note that Dallas is an ugly 3-9 ATS at home when they are off of a win. This is the week when the hype catches up to the Cowboys as the Giants have had this divisional match-up circled after losing both games to Dallas last season. After tough start to the season, the Giants offense was rolling for 3 straight games before they ran into a fired up Eagles time in primetime Sunday night action last week. Don't let the result fool you from last week, the Giants offense will bounce back and the defense will be fired up after hearing all about Romo and Murray all week long heading into this match-up. Look for the Giants to improve to 8-3 ATS in the month of October as they fight the Cowboys all the way in this one and have a good shot at the outright upset.

Rickenbach Sunday NFL: *10* Oakland (+) @ 4:25 ET - Here is another case of an ugly home dog worth the investment. The Raiders are still winless on the season but they are off of a very strong effort against the surprising Chargers last week and now Oakland is hosting an over-rated Cardinals team. Yes, Arizona has a solid record so far this season but they have been outgained in 3 of their last 4 games and it's only because of a positive turnover margin that they've achieved the record they have on this young season. We liked what we saw from QB Carr last week and the Raiders run game also got going. With Arizona having QB issues and dealing with many injuries on the defensive side of the ball, the Raiders will surprise many this week as we're grabbing the points but expecting the outright win. Note that Arizona has big games coming up against 5-1 Philly and 5-1 Dallas and the Cardinals will get caught overlooking an improved Raiders team here. Look for Arizona to drop to 3-8 ATS in the month of October while the Raiders improve to 6-2 ATS in October games and win for the 5th time in their 6 all-time meetings with the Cardinals. Arizona has been giving up a ton of yardage in recent weeks and the Raiders should enjoy another huge effort on offense just like last week against the Chargers.

Rickenbach Sunday NFL: *8* Jacksonville (+) @ 1 ET - Cleveland's 31-10 victory over Pittsburgh looks impressive on the scoreboard but the yardage in the game was nearly equal and the Steelers actually had more first downs. In other words, the play on the field certainly wasn't reflected in the final numbers on the scoreboard! This is helping to give solid line value to the Jaguars in this one. Yes, Jacksonville is winless on the season but they almost notched their first victory at Tennessee last week. The Jaguars actually had 27 first downs compared to just 14 for the Titans. The gritty effort by the Jaguars on the road is indicative of the fight that these Jags team still has in them and getting to take on the Browns in the warmth and humidity of Jacksonville in October will also help the Jaguars in this one. Look for Cleveland to get caught still celebrating their huge divisional win over the Steelers from last weekend. The Jaguars do have a solid defensive line that excels at the pass rush and the Browns recently lost their all pro center, Mack. Look for the Browns to drop to 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games against teams with a losing record.

Rickenbach Sunday NFL: *10* OVER the total in Green Bay @ 1 ET - These teams are a combined 9-3 to the over this season and another high scoring affair should be on tap here. Green Bay's QB Rodgers is on fire this season and should have no trouble with a Carolina secondary that has allowed over 900 yards of passing in their last 3 games. The Packers secondary also is in bad shape here as they are battling injuries plus the Green Bay defense is known for trouble with mobile quarterbacks. Carolina's QB Newton appears to be healthy and, like Green Bay, the Panthers have been displaying a potent aerial attack on opponents this season. Carolina is 5-2 to the over the last 3 seasons when they are a road dog of +3.5 to 9.5 points. Also, 8 of the 11 all-time match-ups between these clubs have gone over the total and that includes 4 of the 5 all-time match-ups in Green Bay. With sunny weather and moderate winds and mild temperatures expected in Green Bay Sunday afternoon look for both offenses to excel. The fact that each defense just faced physical teams (Miami and Cincinnati) also helps the cause here as each defense is showing some wear and tear after last Sunday's battles. Green Bay has scored 107 points the last 3 weeks. Carolina has scored 68 points the last 2 weeks. The offenses stay hot in this one.

‎Rickenbach Saturday NCAAF Game #359 - *10* Stanford Cardinal @ 10:30 PM ET - The physicality of Stanford continues to dominate the Sun Devils in recent years. The last two times these teams have met The Cardinal have won by a combined 38 points. Look for more of the same here. The odds makers are certainly telling you something with this line. Arizona State has a better record and is ranked higher than Stanford and yet they are a home dog to The Cardinal. Don't be fooled, it is with good reason that Stanford is favored. The Cardinal only have one straight-up loss in Pac 12 action and that was a game in which they outgained USC by more than 100 yards but lost because of 2 turnovers compared to 0 turnovers for the Trojans. Stanford went a combined 13-7 in conference action the last two seasons and that type of dominance continues in this critical Pac 12 battle late Saturday night. There is a simply huge defensive edge for the Cardinal here that can not be ignored. Arizona State allows 215 more yards per game than does Stanford. Looking at each teams' game against Southern Cal exemplifies this. The Cardinal allowed less than 300 yards to the Trojans while the Sun Devils allowed nearly 500 yards to USC in their match-up two weeks ago. Note that Arizona State is 0-4 ATS the last three years as a dog of 3.5 to 10 points. Also, Arizona State is 8-14 ATS in games with a posted total between 52.5 and 56 points. This is not surprising because the Sun Devils prefer high scoring affairs. Get ASU involved in a lower scoring physical grudge match and they can not hang and that will be the case again here as Stanford's physicality wins out once again.

‎Rickenbach Saturday NCAAF Game #387 - *8* Tennessee Volunteers @ 7 PM ET - Ole Miss is an amazing 6-0 ATS in addition to being 6-0 straight-up this season. However, the Rebels allowed over 400 yards of passing last week and allowed a total of almost 400 yards of offense in their prior game as well. The point is that Mississippi has been playing with fire in recent games and if you play with fire long enough you eventually get burned. The Volunteers of Tennessee come into this game having displayed a solid defensive effort on the year. The Vols stubbed their toes in two games this season but in the other four games this season Tennessee has allowed an average of just 11.5 points per game. The combined record of those teams is 14-9 this season and none of those opponents have a losing record. The Vols will be fired up here to face one of the top-ranked teams in the country so a huge effort on the defensive side of the ball is expected. At the same time, the Rebels defense has certainly shown some chinks in its armor recently and the Volunteers will take full advantage. Note that Tennessee is 4-2 (80%) ATS as a road dog of 14.5 to 17 points. Also, the Volunteers are 23-12 ATS in road games with a posted total between 42.5 and 49 points. Though the Rebels have a phenomenal ATS record this season note that Mississippi is an ugly 7-13 ATS in home games with a posted total between 42.5 and 49 points. Look for the undefeated Rebels to get caught looking ahead to what they perceive to be their two toughest tests left on their schedule (hosting Auburn and a road game at LSU). That said, don't be surprised when the double digit underdog Volunteers give Ole Miss all they can handle in this one.

‎Rickenbach Saturday NCAAF Game #317 - *10* OVER the total in Northern Illinois @ 5 PM ET - Northern Illinois' game last week stayed under the total despite the Huskies allowing 552 yards in their game hosting the Chippewas. After getting embarrassed at home by Central Michigan, look for Northern Illinois to push the pace early and often against Miami of Ohio this week. Note that Miami (Oh) also saw their game stay under the total last week despite the fact that they had over 350 yards through the air last week on the road at Akron. The Redhawks are 6-3 to the over the last three seasons when they are playing a team with a winning record. Also, this total is near the 56.5 mark and Miami (Oh) is 7-4 to the over in games with a posted total between 56.5 and 63 points. This total opened up at a 58. Northern Illinois likes to push the pace on offense but we are getting line value here because the Huskies have been involved in so many unders this year. Fired up after a home loss but with a struggling defense it means this one will be all about the offense at Northern Illinois this Saturday. The Huskies have allowed 34 points or more in 3 of their last 4 games. The Redhawks have allowed 29 points or more in 6 of their 7 games this season. Take advantage of the low total posted in this one. Line value.

‎Rickenbach Saturday NCAAF Game #319 - *8* OVER the total in Ohio University @ 2 PM ET - Amazingly, Ohio University's game last week stayed under the total despite the fact the Bobcats totaled 513 yards of offense. Saturday they are hosting Akron and, also quite amazingly, the Zips game stayed under the total last week as well despite them allowing 412 yards off offense. Akron only gave up 19 points last week and Ohio University only scored 13 points last week but, as you can see from these statistics above, those were 'fluke' results and it's helping to give great line value with this total on Saturday's card. Note that we are well aware of the fact that Akron has been an "under machine" in recent years but there is significant line value with the low total posted here plus it is also noteworthy that the Zips are 4-1 to the over in games where they are a road favorite of 3 points or less. Also, when entering a match-up off of two or more consecutive wins Akron is 5-3 to the over. Ohio University has also been an "under machine" in recent seasons but once again, it's the line value with the low total posted here plus also note that the Bobcats are 5-2 to the over as a home dog of 3 points or less. Ohio U is also 3-1 to the over the last three seasons when they enter a game on a losing streak of two games or more. Remember, Ohio had big offensive stats last week it just didn't convert to points on the scoreboard but the Bobcats previous two home games this season saw them averaging 35 points per game. As for the Zips, they are averaging a solid 265 yards per game through the air this season and Ohio's defense has been victimized through the air all season long this year.

‎Rickenbach Saturday NCAAF Game #326 - *8* West Virginia Mountaineers @ Noon ET - We faded Baylor last week and cashed in easily...although it should have been even easier. The Horned Frogs were up by 21 with less than 12 minutes to go in the game before the Bears rattled off 24 straight points. While there is no doubt that Baylor should be commended for their strong effort note that it will be much tougher to duplicate such an effort on the road. That said, all signs point to another big challenge for the Bears this week as they face the 4-2 Mountaineers. Remember last year West Virginia was a large dog against Oklahoma State and did get the upset win. This year, against Oklahoma, the Mountaineers gave the Sooners a big challenge deep into the game before finally falling short and failing to cover in the end. West Virginia beat Baylor the last time the Mountaineers hosted the Bears. But last year down in Texas the Mountaineers were embarrassed and they are seeking their revenge here. Baylor's early season schedule was filled with cupcakes and just as they've been exposed each of their last two games (note that Texas nearly equaled Baylor's yardage and TCU nearly beat the Bears), they once again will struggle against a respectable foe here. That gives great line value to the big home dog.

Rickenbach Friday NCAAF *8* Temple Owls + points @ 9 ET - The Owls catch Houston in a good spot here as the Cougars will get caught still celebrating their outright upset road victory at Memphis. Last week, Houston knocked off the Tigers thanks to five Memphis turnovers. Note that the Cougars only had 15 first downs in the game and they will struggle to get any kind of positive margin on the scoreboard against the Owls in this one. Temple is seeking revenge for last year's 22-13 loss to the Cougars and the Owls are allowing an average of just 14 points per game this season. The current total posted on this game is 51 points and note that the Owls are an amazing 9-1 (90%) ATS in road games with a posted total between 49.5 and 52 points. The Cougars have turned the ball over 13 times in their 4 home games this season. As for the Owls, they have forced 10 turnovers in their two road games this season. Continued opportunistic play on the part of the Owls while the Cougars offense continues to struggle means this game could be an outright upset for the road team. Even if Temple does not pull off the upset, the Owls should easily stay within one score here and that's all that is needed to cash this ticket. Play Temple plus the points as a regular *8* selection Friday night.

Thursday NFL *8* New York Jets + the points @ 8:25 ET - Taking big dogs in games where weather has potential to be a strong factor is a smart play. Weather can be the great equalizer. That said, a lot of rain is expected in Foxboro Thursday and it's not expected to let up until the latter stages of this game Thursday night. Though the New York Jets have looked ugly this season, a primetime divisional match-up will have them fully focused and the weather is likely to help neutralize a solid Patriots offense. Note that New England is just 7-10 ATS the L3YR when they enter a game off of two or more consecutive wins. The Patriots enter this game off of wins against the Bengals and Bills but now face a Jets team that has covered three of it's last four match-ups with the Pats. Yes, the Jets are an ugly 0-5-1 ATS this season but that is also what is helping to drive the line value in this one. New England was installed as a huge home favorite here and the weather could be a deterrent to the Pats being able to impose their will against the Jets Thursday night. With New York sitting at 1-5 on the season this is truly their biggest game of the year remaining on their schedule. The only other primetime game the Jets have scheduled is a Monday night game later in the season against a Dolphins team that is only 2-3 on the season. With that said, expect a fully focused effort from the Jets in this one as they will pull out all the stops to remain competitive against a hated division rival. Play the New York Jets plus the points as a regular *8* play Thursday night.

Thursday NCAAF *8* OVER the total in Pittsburgh‎ @ 7:30 ET - The Panthers host Virginia Tech Thursday night in a key ACC Coastal Division match-up. The Hokies have long been known for their prowess on special teams and defense but these areas have not been quite as prolific for Virginia Tech this season. Note that the Hokies have allowed an average of 22 points per game in their last 5 games and that included match-ups in their last two games with teams that are now a combined 5-7 on the season. Though the Pitt Panthers are just 3-3 on the season they have totaled more than 400 yards of offense in four of their six games. Also, the Panthers put up 35 points and 537 yards of offense the last time they hosted Virginia Tech. That match-up was in 2012 and the Hokies did get their revenge in 2013 so that means it's payback time for the Panthers here. Though Pitt should be able to put plenty of points on the board in this one they are unlikely to be able to stop the Virginia Tech offense. The Hokies are averaging 30.5 points per game this season on an average of 411 yards of offense per game. The defensive reputation of Virginia Tech is helping to give some line value on the over in this one. Note that 4 of the last 5 match-ups between these teams have gone over the total. Also, the last four times the Hokies have been a road dog of 3 points or less, 3 of the 4 games have gone over the total. The last nine times the Panthers have been a home favorite of 3 points or less, 6 of the 9 games have gone over the total. Play OVER the total in Pittsburgh as a regular *8* play on Thursday night.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Tuesday 8* (Regular Play) on Louisiana @ Texas State @ 8 p.m. ET
The Texas State Bobcats host the UL Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns Tuesday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Louisiana with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Texas State is off of a 35-30 win over Idaho last week but the Bobcats were a 17 point favorite in that one so they certainly did not impress. In fact, the first downs in that game were 33 to 14 in favor of the Vandals so Texas State was living by the big play in that game. The "false final" that resulted in that game is helping to give some line value here as, even though this game is being played at Texas State, the wrong team is favored. 2. Louisiana is coming off of a 34 to 31 win over Georgia State. Though the Ragin' Cajuns failed to cover the big number in that one it had a lot to do with being off of a bye week which followed a tough loss at Boise State. The fact that UL Lafayette has battled the likes of teams like Boise State and Mississippi on the road this season helps to prepare them for a road match-up like this rare Tuesday night affair. The Bobcats schedule pales in comparison to the schedule the Ragin' Cajuns have faced. 3. Over the last 3 seasons Louisiana is 4-1 ATS in games where the posted line is between -3 and +3. In other words, the Ragin' Cajuns thrive on key match-ups expected to be close games. They prove that again here. As for the Bobcats, look for Texas State to drop to 5-10 ATS in games against conference competition as they've continually struggled to get the cash against conference foes in recent seasons.
Play on Louisiana as an 8* Regular Selection Tuesday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Monday 8* (Regular Play) on St. Louis vs. San Francisco @ 8:30 p.m. ET
The St. Louis Rams host the San Francisco 49ers Monday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on St. Louis with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Niners continue to struggle on offense, despite a surplus of talent. San Francisco is averaging only 22 points per game. The 49ers have been able to run the ball but will need to air it out to cover this spread Monday – averaging only 207 passing yards per game. Colin Kaepernick has seven passing TDs to four INTs this season. 2. Rams QB Austin Davis is playing beyond his years, passing for 1,129 yards and completing 67.8 percent of his throws. He’s coming off a 375-yard, three-touchdown performance against the Eagles last week. He’s put up 702 yards and six TDs in the past two games. 3. This Rams offense has been able to keep the chains moving on third down, boasting a 46.15 percent success rate. Davis has been a rock on third downs, completing 70.3 percent of his passes and connecting for five of his touchdowns. St. Louis will pick up those needed yards and milk the clock, wearing down the Niners defense.
Play on St. Louis as an 8* Regular Selection Monday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 10* (Top Play) on Philadelphia vs. NY Giants @ 8:30 p.m. ET
The Philadelphia Eagles host the New York Giants Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Philadelphia with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Eagles offense has hit a bit of a speed bump in recent weeks. They were shutout versus the 49ers and managed two touchdown against the Rams last week. Chip Kelly has worked with QB Nick Foles in improving his execution and RB LeSean McCoy is anxious to have a breakout game after struggling to live up to his standards. 2. Philadelphia doesn’t need to have the football to score. The Eagles have scored four non-offensive touchdowns – two off blocked punts – and go up against a Giants team that has been prone to mistakes in the past. 3. New York’s already thin rushing corps took another knock when RB Rashad Jennings went down with a knee injury. That leaves rookie RB Andre Williams to shoulder the load. The Giants offense may be forced out of its game plan if Williams can’t gain ground, leaving Eli Manning open to the Eagles’ lightning-quick blitz packages. Philadelphia has 11 sacks on the season, including four against St. Louis last Sunday.
Play on Philadelphia as a 10* Top Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 8* (Regular Play) on Seattle vs. Dallas @ 4:25 p.m. ET
The Seattle Seahawks host the Dallas Cowboys Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Seattle with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Dallas has leaned on the run game this season, jumping on the back of DeMarco Murray and taking some of the pressure off Tony Romo to produce. Murray goes up against the top run stop unit in the league, throwing a major wrench in the Cowboys’ game plans. 2. Dallas’ linebacker corps is banged up with Bruce Carter and Rolando McClain listed as questionable this week. While it looks like at least one of the two will play Sunday, they’re facing a bruising back in Marshawn Lynch – who hits just as hard as any linebacker – and a sleek dual-threat QB in Russell Wilson. Those two combined for 194 yards on the ground against the Redskins last Monday. Dallas ranks 20th against the run, giving up 122 rushing yards per game. 3. Seattle is coming off a less-than-stellar effort against Washington – a game that was much closer than the final score indicated - and is looking to return to form in front of its frenzied home fans. The Seahawks have covered in 40 of their previous 18 games in front of the 12th Man, with one push in that span.
Play on Seattle as an 8* Regular Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 10* (Top Play) on OVER in Oakland vs. San Diego @ 4:05 p.m. ET
The Oakland Raiders host the San Diego Chargers Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in Oakland with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Chargers are down to a fourth stringing running back, leaving them no choice but to air it out – which sound great to Over bettors. Philip Rivers could be the best QB of the 2014 season, completing an impressive 70.3 percent of his passes. 2. Oakland has had two weeks to tinker with its stumbling offense. The Raiders fired Dennis Allen and brought in Tony Sparano on an interim basis. He’s already injected this team with new life and is preaching a faster-paced attack. 3. San Diego has nearly eclipsed a few totals on its own this season, putting up an average of 26.6 points per game and boasting the seventh most-potent pass game in the league (281.2 yards per game). These teams have topped the total in five of their last seven clashes in the Bay Area.
Play on OVER in Oakland as a 10* Top Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 8* (Regular Play) on OVER in NY Jets vs. Denver @ 1:00 p.m. ET
The New York Jets host the Denver Broncos Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in NY Jets with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Denver lost RB Montee Ball to injury last week, leaving the Broncos very weak in the rushing game. Peyton Manning will be making extra throws Sunday, which is never a bad thing for fans of the Over. 2. The Broncos hung 41 points on the Arizona Cardinals defense last week, nearly topping the 47-point total by themselves. Denver faces a downtrodden Jets stop unit that is wearing thin. New York has been stout against the run but hasn’t been able to slow down opposing passers, facing the likes of Aaron Rodgers, Matt Stafford, Philip Rivers and Jay Cutler in recent weeks. Now, it goes against possibly the greatest QB of all-time in Manning. 3. After getting shutout by the Chargers in Week 5, the Jets offense has nowhere to go but up. A simplified attack, featuring a lot of RB Chris Ivory and Chris Johnson should be able to find the end zone a few times. New York could sneak a few more points across the line with Denver looking ahead to next week’s home date with San Francisco.
Play on OVER in NY Jets as an 8* Regular Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 10* (Top Play) on Alabama at Arkansas @ 6:00 p.m. ET
The Arkansas Razorbacks host the Alabama Crimson Tide Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Alabama with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Alabama was stunned in Oxford last week and took a lot of heat in the media this week. Head coach Nick Saban will want to shut up those doubters with a perfect performance on the road Saturday. Expect him to show no mercy. 2. Arkansas doesn’t have the defensive prowess to slow down Alabama. The Tide boast a balance attack that’s putting up 549.2 yards an outing – 10th in the country. The Hogs allowed 45 and 35 points to SEC opponents already this season, setting the bar for a Bama blowout. 3. Arkansas is dependent on the run game, sitting seventh in the country in yards on the ground. They’ll run into a massive Alabama defensive line that has limited opponent to just 64 yards rushing per game. Bama crushed Arkansas 52-0 last season, holding the Hogs to 165 yards on the ground, and covered easily. The Crimson Tide has covered the spread in five of their last six clashes with the Razorbacks.
Play on Alabama as a 10* Top Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 8* (Regular Play) on Texas Christian at Baylor @ 3:30 p.m. ET
The Baylor Bears host the TCU Horned Frogs Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Texas Christian with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Baylor didn’t look go in its win over Texas last weekend. The Bears narrowly avoided a potential upset thanks to a goal-line fumble from the Horns and a fake punt that picked up a crucial first down in the second half. Baylor now faces a much tougher challenge in TCU, which just flexed its Big 12 muscle in a win against Oklahoma. 2. The Horned Frogs are once again the defensive elite in the conference. Texas Christian’s stop unit came up huge against the Sooners last Saturday and roll into Waco ranked seventh in points allowed (13.5) and yards allowed (279.2) per game. 3. While defense is the life blood of this TCU squad, it showed it can be just as dominant with the football. The Horned Frogs scored 37 points versus OU and has ranks 12th in scoring in the nation, with an average of 42.8 per contests and dual-threat Trevone Boykin has injected his name into the Heisman conversation after posting 395 total yards of offense last week.
Play on Texas Christian as an 8* Regular Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 10* (Top Play) on OVER in Clemson vs. Louisville @ 3:30 p.m. ET
The Clemson Tigers host the Louisville Cardinals Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in Clemson with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Clemson has exploded for 91 points the past two games, with QB DeShaun Watson passing for 702 yards and eight touchdowns in that span. The Tigers jumped up to 10th in the nation in passing yards, with 335.8 per game. 2. The Tigers ground game is just as capable of putting up big numbers. Clemson rushed for 226 yards in a 41-0 win over North Carolina State, getting 62 yards and two scores from Watson and a combined 143 yards on the ground from their trio of running backs. 3. Louisville has No. 1 QB Will Gardner healthy but hasn’t officially announced his status for Week 7, with freshman Reggie Bonnafon leading UL to victories in his two starts. However, the Cardinals are averaging 36 points in the four games under Gardner, with the sophomore passing for eight TDs and just two INTs. Expect to see him under center to match the Tigers’ potent pass game.
Play on OVER in Clemson as a 10* Top Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 8* (Regular Play) on Georgia at Missouri @ 12:00 p.m. ET
The Missouri Tigers host the Georgia Bulldogs Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Georgia with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The suspension of UGA star RB Todd Gurley may have scared off some bettors but there is plenty of firepower behind Gurley on the Bulldogs depth chart. Backups Nick Chubb and Sony Michel have combined for 447 rushing yards and five touchdowns this season. 2. Georgia may lean on the run game but has a very talented passing attack that will get a few more takes Saturday. Quarterback Hutson Mason is completing 68 percent of his passes and has thrown seven TDs to just three INTs. 3. Missouri’s offense isn’t as potent as once thought. After picking on cupcakes in the early going, the Tigers have scored just 48 combined points the last two games – a big dip from their season average of 34.6. Georgia’s offense may get the headlines but this Bulldogs defense is one of the most talented in the land, locking down opponents to just 335 yards per game.
Play on Georgia as an 8* Regular Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Friday 8* (Regular Play) on San Diego State vs. New Mexico @ 9:30 p.m. ET
The New Mexico Lobos host the San Diego State Aztecs Friday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on San Diego State with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. San Diego State is showing confidence in freshmen QB Nick Bawden, who is taking snaps for the injured Quinn Kaehler. Bawden didn’t turn too many heads in the loss to Fresno State last week but he should be more collected and confident with another week working with the first teamers. Bawden can make plays with his legs if need, picking up 36 yards on eight carries versus the Bulldogs. It should be noted that his two interceptions were tipped before falling into the hands of the defense. 2. San Diego State head coach Rocky Long has the inside edge on Friday’s opponent, having served at New Mexico for 10 seasons. Long left for SDSU in 2008 but will feel right at home in Albuquerque Friday night, putting his players at ease in this road game. 3. The Lobos defense is among the bottom of the college football heap, ranked 119th in yards against (501.6 ypg) and allowing 33.6 points against. The Aztecs can ground and pound behind RB Donnel Pumphrey, who has rushed for 561 yards and nine touchdowns – tied for third for most rushing TDs in the country.
Play on San Diego State as an 8* Regular Selection Friday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Thursday 8* (Regular Play) on Indianapolis at Houston @ 8:25 p.m. ET
The Houston Texans host the Indianapolis Colts Thursday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Indianapolis with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Houston Texans live and die through their defense. If the stop unit can create chaos and force turnovers – often times scoring on those turnovers – the pressure is off a lack lustre offense to produce. Unfortunately for Houston, the Colts do a good job protecting the football. Indianapolis only has two fumbles on the season, those actually coming last week against the Ravens. A reinforced lesson on securing the ball this week will limit those mistakes Thursday. 2. The Texans offense is banged up coming into a short week. Receiver Andre Johnson and RB Arian Foster were both question marks to play in Dallas last Sunday and now have a closing window to heel up before Thursday. Foster was very vocal about his disdain for the weekday games in the media, still playing on a tender hamstring that has him limited in practice this week. Johnson also missed practice with an ankle injury but is expected to play. 3. While the Colts offense is getting all the headlines – and very well should be leading the league in scoring (31.2 ppg) – the defense has done a great job pressuring opposing passers and picking up 12 sacks on the season. Indianapolis had four sacks versus the Ravens in Week 5. Houston QB Ryan Fitzpatrick has struggled with interceptions with good protection – tossing six INTs to just five TDs – so things could get ugly when the Colts pressure forces him to throw some wayward passes.
Play on Indianapolis as an 8* Regular Selection Thursday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Thursday 8* (Regular Play) on BYU at Central Florida @ 7:30 p.m. ET
The Central Florida Knights host the BYU Cougars Thursday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on BYU with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. BYU is being discounted by oddsmakers after the loss of star quarterback and Heisman hopeful Taysom Hill, who broken his leg last week against Utah State. The ball is handed to backup Christian Stewart, who had a rough outing in relief of Hill, throwing three interceptions in the loss to the Aggies. Stewart has now had a week to run with the first teamers and the senior will be called upon to manage the game, not make plays like Hill. There is enough talent around him to keep the chains moving and keep BYU competitive. 2. The Cougars will lean on RB Jamaal Williams and a dumbed-down playbook against the Knight Thursday. Brigham Young relied on Hill to pick up gains on the ground but Williams has 395 yards rushing and three touchdowns, and will get a lot more touched Thursday. Central Florida gave up 117 yards rushing to Houston last week and allowed those Cougars to control the clock, with a 32:17/27:43 edge in time of possession. Expect BYU to grind it out on the ground and eat the clock in those road spot. 3. Central Florida barely squeaked out a victory versus Houston last week, forcing a goal-line fumble to save the ‘W’. The Knights have struggled to produce points this season. Outside of beating up on FCS Bethune Cookman for 41 points, UCF has only averaged 17 points in its other three contests. The Cougars defense is giving up only 22 points per contest and rank among the toughest run defenses in the country.
Play on BYU as an 8* Regular Selection Thursday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL 8* Monday (Regular Play) on Washington vs. Seattle @ 8:30 p.m. ET
The Washington Redskins host the Seattle Seahawks Monday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Washington with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Seahawks have enjoyed a bye week to prepare for this Monday nighter but Washington has also had an extended period to ready for the defending Super Bowl champs. The Redskins played the Thursday night game last week, giving them 11 days off to tinker with their sets and pound out a game play for the Seahawks, who make a cross-country trip to DC. 2. The Washington pass rush is one of the best in the league. Featuring the likes of Jason Hatcher, Ryan Kerrigan, and Brian Orakpo, the Redskins front seven will throw the kitchen sink at Seattle QB Russell Wilson and try to get him on the run. The front seven has also swallowed up opposing rushers, giving up only 87 yards on the ground per game this season. Washington is going to take the lanes away and force Seattle to throw the ball. 3. In their loss to San Diego, the Seahawks were dominated in time of possession, allowing the Chargers to hang on to the football for more than 42 minutes. Washington will take a similar plan of attack, leaning on RB Alfred Morris to ground and pound against the defense and chew up as much clock as possible. The Redskins have had success when Morris gets the lion’s share of the offensive workload and head coach Jay Gruden has hinted at a healthy dose of the run game Monday night.
Play on Washington as an 8* Regular Selection Monday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL 10* (Top Play) on New England vs. Cincinnati @ 8:30 p.m. ET
The New England Patriots host the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on New England with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. It seems like the betting market is ready to write off the Patriots after their embarrassing loss on Monday Night Football. New England found itself in a tough spot last Monday – a spot even the best of teams would struggle in. The Pats were playing their third road game in four weeks and it happened to be at one of the toughest venues in the NFL, Arrowhead Stadium. A return home for a primetime game is just what Belichick, Brady & Co. need. 2. There is reason to panic in New England. The Patriots run the risk of falling off the pace in the AFC and can’t afford to let these home games slip away. New England are a solid bet at home, covering in seven of its last nine inside Gillette Stadium. 3. The Bengals have built a 3-0 record against some shoddy defensive clubs. They were able to knockoff the Falcons and Titans, who ranked 29th and 28th respectively in points against, and took down AFC North rival Baltimore which ranks among the bottom of the league in pass defense (260.2 yards per game). Cincinnati gets a test versus a Patriots defense that boasts one of the better linebacker corps in the NFL. They’ll be able to pressure QB Andy Dalton –something opponents haven’t been able to do - and snuff out the short pass to RB Giovanni Bernard.
Play on New England as a 10* Top Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL 10* (Top Play) on OVER in San Diego vs. NY Jets @ 4:25 p.m. ET
The San Diego Chargers host the New York Jets Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in San Diego with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. San Diego has been a different offense at home this season. It hung 30 points on the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks and their vaunted defense in Week 2’s upset then scored 33 against the hapless Jaguars last weekend – both games going Over the total. The Bolts are burning opponents for 392 yards per game and have averaged 22.5 first downs at home, compared to just 17.5 on the road. The Over has paid in four of the Chargers last five home games, going back to last season. 2. The Jets got out a lot of bad blood during a players-only meeting for their offense following last week’s loss to the Bears. New York hasn’t had trouble moving the chains – ranked 11th in total yards (366) – but can’t seem to get out of their own way when it comes to the red zone. A potent ground game is picking up steam behind RB Chris Ivory and veteran Chris Johnson. Ivory is a threat to run or catch and could get more touches inside the 20-yard line, taking the ball out of Geno Smith’s shaky hands. San Diego happens to be the worst red-zone defense in the NFL, allowing opponents to score a touchdown on 85.71 percent of their ventures inside the 20-yard line. 3. The Jets defense is undoubtedly their biggest strength but this Chargers team knows how to wear down an opposing stop unit and strike for big gains. San Diego is among the top teams in time of possession, holding on to the ball for an average of 32:51. With the rushing corps banged up, the Bolts don’t have much choice but to air it out more than usual. They passed on 39 percent of their snaps last week after throwing on just over 32 percent of their plays in the three games prior. San Diego ranks fifth in passing yards per game, tossing it up for an average of 282.2 yards.
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 Denver vs. Arizona @ 4:05 p.m. ET
The Denver Broncos host the Arizona Cardinals Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Denver with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Arizona is expected to start backup Drew Stanton in place of the injured Carson Palmer Sunday. While Stanton was solid in his last outing, this Denver defense has had two weeks to prepare for the backup. The Broncos’ pass rush is picking up steam with eight sacks in the first three games and will look to make life uncomfortable for Stanton and the Cardinals offensive line. 2. Peyton Manning has had two week to stew over the overtime loss to Seattle in Week 3. Manning brought the Broncos back and forced the added time but didn’t get a chance to take the field in OT. He’s hungry to erase that loss and get Denver back on track. The Broncos have covered in each of their last six games coming off a loss. 3. Arizona’s defense doesn’t have the pass rush to disturb Manning. The Cardinals have just three sacks on the year and have allowed 244.7 passing yards per game – ranked 18th in the NFL. This defense needs the pass rush to hurry the opposing QB in order to force mistakes and create turnover chances for the secondary, and that isn’t happening. This is an overly aggressive pass defense that could get burned by Manning’s pump fakes and passing prowess.
Play on Denver as an 8* Regular Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 8* (Regular Play) on Houston at Dallas @ 1:00 p.m. ET
The Dallas Cowboys host the Houston Texans Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Houston with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Cowboys are a bit of a shocker to start the season 3-1, coming off a massive victory over New Orleans on Sunday Night Football last week. This Dallas team is ripe for a letdown in Week 5, especially with Texans fans migrating to Arlington and spoiling the Cowboys already-weak home-field advantage inside AT&T Stadium. 2. Dallas’ three wins have come against struggling defensive squads. It’s only real test on that side of the ball was San Francisco in Week 1, and all the Niners did was pick off Tony Romo three times and forced three Cowboys fumbles – recovering one. The Texans thrive on turnovers caused by the pass rush, as we saw from J.J. Watt & Co. against Buffalo last Sunday. 3. Dallas’ defense has played beyond itself in the last three games. The Cowboys, which ranked dead last in the league in defense in 2013, are still pretty much the same unit minus the injured Sean Lee and some departed stars. They’ve been able to create more turnovers, and have gotten extra down time with the offense running the ball more often than last season. It’s easy to look good when you’re not on the field. Houston’s defense will make for quick three-and-outs and force this shaky Dallas stop unit to play added minutes. Expect the other cleat to drop for Big D’s ‘D’ Sunday afternoon.
Play on Houston as an 8* Regular Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 10* (Top Play) on Miami at Georgia Tech @ 7:30 p.m. ET
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets host the Miami Hurricanes Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Miami with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Things are starting to fall into place for this young but talented Miami squad. The Canes are coming off a big win over Duke last weekend, defeating the Blue Devils thanks to a dominating defense that only allowed 10 points and 264 total yards, while picking off two passes and recovering a fumble in the big ACC victory. 2. Georgia Tech’s triple-option offense can be a handful for most teams, but Al Golden’s Hurricanes have seen it all before. In fact, Miami has had great success shutting down the Yellow Jackets’ rushing game. Miami has won five in a row against GT, covering in all five of those games. The Canes possess the speed on defense to close in on runners and make the tackle before they pick up steam. 3. Miami freshman QB Brad Kaaya is getting more comfortable in his role. After being plagued by turnovers in his first few games under center, Kaaya passed for two touchdown on 223 yards with no interception against Duke. He hasn’t been rattled on the road either, with his stats actually improving in enemy territory. The Yellow Jackets don’t have much standing in the way this week. Georgia Tech allows 401.2 yards per game and has allowed a total of 62 points the last two games.
Play on Miami as a 10* Top Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 10* (Top Play) on OVER in Western Kentucky vs. UAB @ 7:00 p.m. ET
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers host the UAB Blazers Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in Western Kentucky with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Hilltoppers can put up points in a hurry, averaging 44 points per game behind a pass attack that ranks second in the nation. Quarterback Brandon Doughty had a bit of a down day versus Navy, so expect him to bounce back with a huge passing day against a UAB defense that has yet to this this type of air attack. 2. The Blazers defense has gone up against some lack lustre offenses so far this year, with the exception being the 41 points Mississippi State hung on them in Week 2. On top of that, UAB is without safety and top tackler Bobby Baker, and has been forced to juggle the secondary against one of the most dominating passing games in the country. 3. Alabama-Birmingham has held its own on offense – averaging 35.8 points - and could find its best chance versus WKU is to get into an all-out shootout. The Blazers scored 34 points against the SEC-tested MSU defense and put up 49 and 41 versus Troy and FCS Alabama A&M. They can tear up the turf with a solid rushing attack behind RB tandem Jordan Howard and D.J. Vinson, who face a porous WKU run defense which has been rolled for an average of 238.2 yards on the ground per game.
Play on OVER in Western Kentucky as a 10* Top Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 8* (Regular Play) on Texas vs. Baylor @ 3:30 p.m. ET
The Texas Longhorns host the Baylor Bears Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Texas with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. While these programs are heading in different directions, this is a Texas-sized rivalry in which many of those stats and records get tossed out the window. Texas has dominated this Big 12 battle but recently the Bears have taken on the rolls of favorites, sparking a talented Texas team to relish the role of spoiler at home Saturday. 2. The Longhorns are being discounted for losing to two very talented teams in BYU and UCLA, and got a lot of confidence back by blanking Kansas last weekend. This is a talented defense that limited the Bruins to just 20 points – only three points in the first half – back in Week 3. They’re second behind Baylor in the conference with 16 sacks and already have nine interceptions and six forced fumbles. 3. Baylor is lighting up the scoreboard but has yet to be tested by a defense like Texas. The Bears have punished cushy stop units like Iowa State and small-conference cupcakes but could get a rude awakening against a young but talented Texas team. On top of that, BU has a huge matchup with TCU next week and could get caught looking past this hungry rival and to the Horned Frogs dominating defense.
Play on Texas as an 8* Regular Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 8* (Regular Play) on OVER in North Carolina vs. Virginia Tech @ 12:30 p.m. ET
The North Carolina Tar Heels host the Virginia Tech Hokies Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in North Carolina with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. This Virginia Tech offense has shown some explosiveness, putting up 35 points in the win over Ohio State and against Western Michigan last week. The Hokies are still renowned as a defensive team, but Beamer ball hasn’t been as stingy as past seasons. Virginia Tech is giving up more than 20 points an outing and went Over the total in Week 5, allowing the mid-major Broncos to score 17 points. 2. North Carolina has allowed an incredible 120 points against the past two games, including a 70-41 loss to East Carolina. The Tar Heels defense ranks 124th in the country and has been flattened by opposing passers, who have thrown for an average of 353 yards. While VT does most of their damage on the ground, it won’t matter which way the chains move – run or pass – just that they’ll be moving Saturday afternoon. 3. To offset the miserable defense, UNC has had to counter with a potent scoring game. The Tar Heels are 23rd in the country in scoring - 40.8 – and are coming off a shootout with Clemson, losing 50-35. North Carolina has blown away the total in its last two games, and bettors should expect another busy day for scorekeepers in this ACC matchup.
Play on OVER in North Carolina as an 8* Regular Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Friday 10* (Top Play) on OVER in Syracuse vs. Louisville @ 7:00 p.m. ET
The Syracuse Orange host the Louisville Cardinals Friday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in Syracuse with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Orange are back home after two straight losses, including many missed opportunities versus Notre Dame last week. Syracuse forced four fumbles – recovering three – and grabbed two interceptions – but couldn’t capitalize on those turnovers. Don’t expect them the Orange to miss those opportunities for easy points at home Friday. 2. The Orange test their mettle against a Louisville defense that ranks No.1 in stopping the run. The Cardinals are giving up just 58.2 yards on the ground per game but those numbers are inflated by a weak schedule that hasn’t truly tested that stop unit. The highest any of their four FBS opponents rank in the rushing stats is 69th in the country while most sit near the bottom of those categories. The Orange will expose that defense with a ground game that’s picking up 232.5 yards per outing. Duel-threat QB Terrel Hunt is a handful and the RB combo of Prince-Tyson Gulley and Adonis Ameen-Moore keeps fresh legs carrying the football for SU. 3. Louisville is hoping to have starting QB Will Gardner back on the field Friday after he missed last week with a knee injury. Gardner practiced in limited roles this week and his status is still up in the air. However, the Cardinals will be going up against a shaky SU defense – regardless of who is under center. The Orange still allowed Notre Dame to explode for 31 points despite all those takeaways and watch Maryland hang 34 points on the scoreboard two weeks ago. Perhaps the most telling detail for SU’s defense is the fact FCS Villanova managed to score 26 points in a narrow overtime win for the Orange in the season opener. Syracuse has been especially bad slowing down the passing game, giving up 256 yards through the air per game – 90th in the country.
Play on OVER in Syracuse as a 10* Top Selection Friday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Thursday 8* (Regular Play) on Green Bay vs. Minnesota @ 8:25 p.m. ET
The Green Bay Packers host the Minnesota Vikings Thursday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Green Bay with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Packers got their groove back against the Bears this past weekend, with the offense finally waking up and producing 38 points on 358 yards of offense – 302 coming from the arm of Aaron Rodgers. Green Bay knows that Minnesota is a much-improved defense but there are too many weapons on the Packers attack and this unit is starting to click. 2. Green Bay’s defense had its moments in Week 4. It was bowled over by the run game but managed to lock down the Bears potent passing game for just 17 points while picking off two passes and forcing three fumbles. The Packers stop unit won’t be taking on the same threats against Minnesota, which trots out a rookie QB on a bum wheel and running game missing its biggest star. Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater, who was impressive in his first career start, is nursing an ankle injury and had a short week to recover. If he does play, you can expect Green Bay to throw pressure at the young passer in order to move him around and test that injury. 3. Minnesota has improved with Mike Zimmer taking over, but stopping the run remains a sore spot for the stop unit. The Vikings have allowed 113.2 yards on the ground per game despite playing opponents not known for their dominant ground games. The Packers can do some serious damage and take pressure off Rodgers with Eddie Lacy gaining ground. He only carried the ball 17 times against the Bears and has been relatively quiet to start the season – rushing for 161 yards and one touchdown. Lacy is primed for a breakout game and Thursday night is the perfect stage. He had 110 yards and a touchdown and 94 yards and a score in the two games against Minnesota last season.
Play on Green Bay as an 8* Regular Selection Thursday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Thursday 8* (Regular Play) on Central Florida at Houston @ 7:00 p.m. ET
The Houston Cougars host the Central Florida Knights Thursday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Central Florida with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Central Florida need some time to retool following two tough losses and a pick-me-up win against FCS Bethune Cookman two weeks ago. The Knights are coming off a bye week, giving QB Justin Holman more time to work his way into the offense and create chemistry with his deep receiving corps. Expect a big uptick from the 204.3 yards passing average UCF has posted through three games. 2. Houston is not the explosive team it once was. It has puffed up its scoring number against FCS Grambling State and a weak UNLV team, but had to battle for touchdown versus Texas-San Antonio and BYU. The Cougars have taken to the turf in recent outings and run into a UCF defense that has allowed only 102.3 yards rushing per game so far this season – 20th in the country. The Knights limited Penn State to 57 total rushing yards and slowed down Bethune Cookman to 72 yards on 42 carries – an average of just 1.7 yards per carry. 3. The Knight have won four in a row over Houston and have also taken four straight conference openers going back to their days in the C-USA. Central Florida plays four mid-week matchups this week – a roll the UCF players enjoy. And UCF backers have also loved those weekday games, with the Knights covering in each of their previous Thursday night matchups.
Play on Central Florida as an 8* Regular Selection Thursday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Monday 8* (Regular Play) on Kansas City vs. New England @ 8:30 p.m. ET
The Kansas City Chiefs host the New England Patriots Monday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Kansas City with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The oddsmakers are giving New England far too much credit in this Monday matchup when the truth is the Patriots have done nothing of note so far in 2014. They’ve beaten two terrible teams – Minnesota and Oakland – and couldn’t cover the 14-point against the Raiders last week. New England lost on the road in Miami in Week 1 and now heads to one of the toughest venues in the NFL – Arrowhead Stadium. 2. Tom Brady is showing his age in 2014, passing for just 632 yards through three games with a dismal 58.8 completion rate and 82.9 QB rating. The Patriots offense doesn’t have the deep ball threats it used to and Brady doesn’t have the arm strength or accuracy to take advantage of his open targets. Kansas City won’t have any issues plugging up the short passing lanes, currently ranking 10th against the pass and allowing just 223.7 yards through the air per game. 3. The Chiefs offense is starting to gain traction, scoring 34 points against Miami in Week 3. Kansas City returns RB Jamaal Charles from an ankle sprain this week, giving them a dynamic rushing attack with fellow RB Knile Davis emerging as a true red-zone threat. They also get speedster De'Anthony Thomas in the mix after he missed the start of the season with a hamstring injury. New England’s defense has put up some impressive numbers against weak opponents but will be exposed against a loaded KC offense Monday night.
Play on Kansas City as an 8* Regular Selection Monday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 8* (Regular Play) on New Orleans at Dallas @ 8:30 p.m. ET
The Dallas Cowboys host the New Orleans Saints Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on New Orleans with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. New Orleans needs a big game after starting the season with back-to-back losses. The Saints were able to take a win over a beleaguered Vikings side last week, and ride momentum into Sunday Night Football. While New Orleans has struggled away from home, the Saints will be comfortable inside the fast track of AT&T Stadium which will have a large cheering section for the opposing side – which is always the way in Arlington. New Orleans always seems to shine on the primetime stage too, and has been a moneymaker on the Sunday night broadcast in the past. 2. Dallas defense hasn’t been truly tested yet. Remember, this stop unit ranked dead last in the NFL last season and didn’t improve at all. The Cowboys have played three offensively-challenged teams in San Francisco, Tennessee, and St. Louis, and now go up against a power Saints attack that will bully the soft Dallas secondary with bigger stronger receivers. 3. The Cowboys have been able to find offensive success behind RB DeMarco Murray, who leads the NFL in rushing through three weeks. However, the Cowboys could be quick to abandon the run if – and when – they get down on the scoreboard to the Saints. That puts the ball in the hands of Tony Romo, who is not the same potent passer he was before undergoing back surgery this offseason. Romo is having a tough time hitting his targets on deep routes and has already been picked off four times this season.
Play on New Orleans as an 8* Regular Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 10* (Top Play) on Philadelphia at San Francisco @ 4:25 p.m. ET
The San Francisco 49ers host the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Philadelphia with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Eagles roll into Levis Stadium with a ton of momentum, starting the season 3-0. The scary thing is that Philadelphia has not yet played a complete game. The Eagles have found themselves playing from behind in all three weeks, but with a challenge like San Francisco on the road, expect Philadelphia to put in its first full four-quarter effort Sunday. 2. Philadelphia has been stellar in the final 15 minutes of games. While they’ve had to battle back on the scoreboard, the Eagles have dominated the fourth quarter after wearing down opponents with their up-tempo offensive pace all game. The 49ers have been the opposite. San Francisco has fallen apart at the end of games and has failed to score a single point in the fourth quarter in each of its first three games. 3. The Niners defense hasn’t been able to absorb the losses of Aldon Smith and NaVorro Bowman, allowing opponents to air it out for 226.3 yards per game and registering only four sacks. The Eagles will stretch the linebackers out with their dynamic passing game, hitting LeSean McCoy and Darren Sproles for quick tosses then setting up downfield strikes. McCoy has yet live up to his top billing, and a big stage like this seem like the perfect place for the playmaker to have his breakout game.
Play on Philadelphia as a 10* Top Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 8* (Regular Play) on Carolina at Baltimore @ 1 p.m. ET
The Baltimore Ravens host the Carolina Panthers Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Carolina with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. This matchup features two teams who lean on the run but don’t necessarily have the horse to execute that game plan Sunday. However, while Baltimore struggles to find legs behind the injured Bernard Pierce, the Panthers welcome back DeAngelo Williams. Williams gives Carolina balance on offense and will chew up some clock, keeping the ball out of the hand of the Ravens offense and wearing down a thinning defensive unit. 2. Carolina was supposed to struggle with the pass game this season but rookie WR Kelvin Benjamin and TE Greg Olsen have stepped up, giving the Panthers legit weapons downfield. Cam Newton is getting healthy and should improve on a pass game that ranks 10th overall in the NFL, averaging 259.7 passing yards per game. 3. This Carolina defense is ready to rebound from a poor outing against Pittsburgh last week. The Panthers, who boast one of the top stop units in the league, allowed 37 points to the Steelers in Week 3. However, Ron Rivera are his defense have been working on fixing any leaks and are eager to erase that embarrassing performance. With the Ravens run game banged up, Baltimore will need to lean on the pass more to move the chains. The Panthers can get aggressive and throw a lot of pressure at QB Joe Flacco. Carolina has eight sacks for far this season, and led the NFL with 60 sacks in 2013.
Play on Carolina as an 8* Regular Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 10* (Top Play) on OVER in NY Jets vs. Detroit @ 1 p.m. ET
The New York Jets host the Detroit Lions Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in NY Jets with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Detroit is one of the most power offensive attacks in the NFL but has stalled the past two weeks. The Lions hung 35 points on the Giants in Week 1 but have since scored a combined 26 points the past two games. Don’t expect those numbers to stay down much longer. There is too much fire power on this depth chart and QB Matt Stafford will be much more efficient after a sloppy two interception game versus Green Bay last week. 2. The Jets’ offense, which ranks eighth in the NFL at 376 yards per game, could be much better if not for their terrible play in the red zone. New York has missed out on numerous scoring opportunities due to careless play and turnovers inside the 20 but take on a Lions side that hasn’t protected their end zone all that well. Detroit ranks among the bottom of the league in red-zone defense, allowing opponent to score a touchdown on 62.5 percent of their trips inside the 20-yard line. Those missed opportunities will turn into points Sunday. 3. Neither teams’ secondary is going to shut down opposing WRs, especially New York’s pass defense which limps into Week 4. The Jets are missing CB Dee Milliner and it looks like Detroit star WR Calvin Johnson will play after returning to practice Friday. The Lions secondary is a bit overrated heading into this matchup. Detroit benefitted from a terrible game from Green Bay QB Aaron Rodgers and heavily depends on the pass rush to pressure the passer. When the front seven can’t get to the QB, the secondary is exposed for big gains.
Play on OVER in NY Jets as a 10* Top Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 10* (Top Play) on Nevada at San Jose State @ 10:30 p.m. ET
The San Jose State Spartans host the Nevada Wolf Pack Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Nevada with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Nevada has had an extra week to prepare for San Jose State, enjoying a bye following their close loss to Arizona. The Wolf Pack showed it could run with the big boys but hanging 28 points on the Wildcats, despite a slowed-down attack that dominates time of possession. Nevada eats up 36:32 per game, which ranks fifth nationally. 2. San Jose State has a hard enough time scoring with the football – let alone when its offense is cooling on the sidelines for extended periods. The Spartans have mustered only 20.7 points per game through three games, including a lone touchdown in the loss to Minnesota. San Jose State is also working in a new QB in Joe Gray after Blake Jurich struggled to move the chains and the offense committed five turnovers last week. Expect more delays as this offense sputters with a new QB under center. 3. Nevada is able to wear down opponents with its clock-eating attack and dominating ground game. The Wolf Pack managed just 108 yards rushing versus Arizona, due to playing from behind, but will look to get RB Don Jackson going early. Nevada also has a capable passing game with QB Cody Fajardo airing it out for 321 yards and three touchdowns versus the Wildcats two weeks ago.
Play on Nevada as a 10* Top Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 10* (Top Play) on OVER in Tulsa vs. Texas State @ 8 p.m. ET
The Tulsa Golden Hurricane host the Texas State Bobcats Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in Tulsa with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Texas State has shown some muscle on offense, averaging more than 40 points per game behind a balanced attack that sits 14th in the country in total yards per game. The Bobcats put up 35 points in last week’s loss to Illinois, getting a huge game from QB Tyler Jones who passed for 336 yards and four touchdowns. 2. Tulsa has the ability the move the chains through the air, averaging 313.7 passing yards per game. The Golden Hurricane have a dynamic QB-WR combo in Dane Evans and Keevan Lucas, connecting on four touchdowns already this year. That pass-happy attack keeps the ball moving and the clock stopped, a big reason why Tulsa has topped the total in each of its last four games. 3. The Golden Hurricane have plenty of defensive woes heading into Saturday. They were flattened by Oklahoma for 52 points on 580 yards and then gave up 50 points to Florida Atlantic on 518 yards. Tulsa knows it’s only chance to keeping pace with Texas State is to turn this into a shootout, which is great for Over backers.
Play on OVER in Tulsa as a 10* Top Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 8* (Regular Play) on Washington vs. Stanford @ 4:15 p.m. ET
The Washington Huskies host the Stanford Cardinal Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Washington with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Stanford hasn’t played up to its usual standards but books are still making the Cardinals sizable favorites in this Pac-12 matchup. Stanford is prime for a lookahead against a dangerous rival, with a trip to South Bend on the schedule the following week for a huge game with the Irish. 2. Washington is 4-0 out of the gate and is improving each week. While it looked shaky versus Hawaii in Week 1, it is coming off convincing wins over Illinois and Georgia State. The Huskies have a potent offense, averaging 41.2 points per game heading into Saturday. Stanford has some impressive stats on defense but have padded their number against some weaker opponents, and the loss to Southern Cal looks even worse with USC stumbling in its last game. 3. Overshadowed by Washington’s success on offense is a Huskies stop unit that has kept opposing passers on the run. Washington has recorded 19 sacks – tied for the national lead – and will make life uncomfortable for Stanford QB Kevin Hogan, who has been sacked six times through three games.
Play on Washington as an 8* Regular Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Saturday 8* (Regular Play) on OVER in Boston College vs. Colorado State @ 12:30 p.m. ET
The Boston College Eagles host the Colorado State Rams Saturday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in Boston College with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Rams can put up points in a hurry thanks to a high-octane passing game that ranks 11th in the country, averaging 340 yards per game through the air. Colorado State QB Garrett Grayson has thrown for over 400 yards in back-to-back games and has had a bye week to break down the Boston College defense. 2. The Eagles have one of the most dominant rushing attacks in the country, rumbling for more than 336 yards per game on the ground. Dual-threat QB Tyler Murphy is a one-man offense, tacking on an additional 500 yards and five touchdowns with his legs so far this season. The Eagles road that offense to back-to-back Over winners heading into Saturday. 3. Neither side has been sharp defensively, with their early numbers skewed by weak opponents in non-conference play. Colorado State gave up 37 points to Boise State and allowed FCS UC Davis to post 21 points, and now travel across the country for an early kickoff in Boston – opening the door for a very flat defensive outing Saturday. The Eagles rank among 11th in total yards against but those averages are off due to meetings with offensive inept programs UMass and FCS Maine. Against Southern Cal, Boston College needed to outscore the Trojans in a 37-31 shootout.
Play on OVER in Boston College as an 8* Regular Selection Saturday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Friday 8* (Regular Play) on Fresno State at New Mexico @ 8:00 p.m. ET
The New Mexico Lobos host the Fresno State Bulldogs Friday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Fresno State with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Fresno State took a break from one of the toughest non-conference slates in the country to beat up on FCS Southern Utah last week, thumping the Thunderbirds 56-16 as 17.5-point favorites. The Bulldogs’ previous three games came against football heavyweights Southern Cal, Utah and Nebraska. This matchup with New Mexico is a step down in competition for FSU, which shouldn’t be intimidated by hitting the road for a Friday night fight. 2. Fresno State’s defense was bullied by those big-name programs, currently ranking 125th in yards against per game, but isn’t as bad as those stats would indicate. The Bulldogs defeated the Lobos 69-28 last year on the arm of now-departed Derek Carr, and know that this year it will need to slow down New Mexico’s triple-option offense and win this matchup with defense. 3. The Bulldogs offensive production is a bit skewed as well, going against elite competition for the first three games. Fresno State was still able to do some damage against those major conference powers and showed an explosive rushing attack versus Southern Utah, racking up 389 yards on the ground. The Lobos have been bulldozed by opposing teams this season, giving up an average of 309 yards per game on the ground – dead last in the FBS. New Mexico narrowly escaped with a win over rival New Mexico State and failed to cover as a 4-point favorite because it couldn’t slow down the Aggies on third down. Now, with Fresno State pushing the pile for easy third-down conversions, the Lobos won’t be able to stop the chains from moving Friday night.
Play on Fresno State as an 8* Regular Selection Friday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NCAAF Thursday 8* (Regular Play) on UCLA Arizona State @ 10 p.m. ET
The Arizona State Sun Devils host the UCLA Bruins Thursday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on UCLA with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Bruins have a curtain over their QB plans Thursday night, staying silent on whether or not star quarterback Brett Hundley will take the field. Hundley is nursing an elbow injury and could give way to backup Jerry Neuheisel, who showed he was capable of the starting gig with a two-touchdown effort versus Texas. The market may be discounting the Bruins for Hundley’s injury but there is plenty of value in UCLA Thursday night. 2. Arizona State’s defense was exposed in its game versus Colorado, allowing the Buffaloes to rack up 545 yards of offense. The Sun Devils are still learning new schemes and don’t have much experience to help the transition. Arizona State watched Colorado convert on third down on 44 percent of their tries, as well as execute on a fourth down attempt. The Sun Devils can’t afford to let UCLA stay on the field Thursday. 3. UCLA coach Jim Mora is going to be extra careful not to spot ASU a big lead Thursday. The Bruins have fallen behind the Sun Devils in recent meetings and have had to battle back all game. Watch for Mora to control the pace of the game with strong rushing attack, leaning on Paul Perkins and Jordan James to beat up an Arizona State stop unit that allowed 232 yards on the ground to Colorado. UCLA put up 217 rushing yards in the win over Texas and will repeat that dominance Thursday.
Play on UCLA as an 8* Regular Selection Thursday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Thursday 8* (Regular Play) on Washington vs. NY Giants @ 8:25 p.m. ET
The Washington Redskins host the New York Giants Thursday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Washington with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Redskins went toe-to-toe with NFC East frontrunner Philadelphia in Week 3, showing they have the offensive pace to put big numbers on the board. The Redskins lost 37-34 but covered as 4-point underdogs and enter Week 4 averaging 27 points per game – fifth most in the NFL. 2. On the other side of the field, the Giants continue to suffer growing pains with their new offense. New York more than doubled its production through the first two weeks last Sunday, scoring 30 points in a win over Houston. They’ll get a test against a very aggressive Washington stop unit that, while failing to record a sack Sunday, had plenty of hard hits on Eagles QB Nick Foles. 3. The Redskins have had a full week for QB Kirk Cousins to work with his first-team receivers and develop better chemistry on the field. Cousins proved he could handle the start load, passing for 427 yards and three touchdowns Sunday. The Giants secondary looked strong last week but was going up against Texans QB Ryan Fitzpatrick. New York has allowed 258.3 passing yards per game and faces a Washington downfield attack with plenty of weapons, as well as a dominating RB in Alfred Morris to keep them honest.
Play on Washington as an 8* Regular Selection Thursday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Monday 8* (Regular Play) on OVER in NY Jets vs. Chicago @ 8:30 p.m. ET
The New York Jets host the Chicago Bears Monday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in NY Jets with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Bears showed just how dangerous their offense can be with a comeback win on Monday Night Football last week. Chicago erupted for 21 points in the fourth quarter and will be looking for a much stronger start against the Jets Monday. Top WRs Brandon Marshall and Alson Jeffery, both battling injuries, are expected to play Monday. 2. New York has exceeded expectations on offense already through two weeks of football. The Jets hung with the Packers for most of Week 2’s contest, putting up 24 points in the loss. New York is getting steady play from QB Geno Smith and the running tandem of Chris Johnson and Chris Ivory is providing pop on the ground. 3. Neither side has been impressive on defense in the opening games of the schedule. Chicago gave up 20 points in the first half versus San Francisco and was rolled by Buffalo, which isn’t known for its scoring prowess. The Jets couldn’t stop the Packers last week, allowing 31 points, and had moments of weakness against the Raiders in Week 1.
Play on OVER in NY Jets as an 8* Regular Selection Monday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 10* (Top Play) on Pittsburgh at Carolina @ 8:30 p.m. ET
The Carolina Panthers host the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Pittsburgh with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Steelers have been aching to get back on the primetime stage after getting embarrassed on Thursday Night Football by the rival Ravens last week. Pittsburgh is a proud franchise, so that one-sided loss has been fueling the fires heading into this Sunday finale. The Steelers have also covered in five straight meetings with the Panthers. 2. Carolina was able to lock down Detroit’s potent pass attack in Week 2, allowing only seven points and snuffing out potential scoring drives by forcing turnovers. However, the Steelers aren’t just able to do damage down field and are returning to their ground-and-pound roots thanks to versatile RB Le’Veon Bell, who tops the NFL in yards from scrimmage. The Panthers will have a tough time tracking Bell, who has been a real weapon in the short passing game. 3. The Panthers rushing attack limps into Sunday Night Football. De’Angelo Williams is dealing with a thigh injury, Mike Tolbert is nursing a sore chest, and Fozzy Whitaker could be out with a quadriceps injury. Jonathan Stewart is the lone heathy RB on the depth chart but isn’t used to shouldering the entire load. Pittsburgh will be able to ignore the banged up ground game and attack Cam Newton, forcing him to rush his progressions. Newton was sacked five times versus Detroit and could really feel the heat against a Pittsburgh defense that is dying to prove itself.
Play on Pittsburgh as a 10* Top Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 10* (Top Play) on OVER in Miami vs. Kansas City @ 4:25 p.m. ET
The Miami Dolphins host the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in Miami with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Kansas City has been slow out of the blocks when it comes to scoring in 2014. After averaging 27.9 points per game – third most in the NFL – last season, the Chiefs have totaled just 27 points in the first two games of the season. There’s just too much firepower on this team not to have a breakout on the scoreboard. Running back Jamaal Charles practiced Friday and looks like he’s going to play despite a high ankle sprain, adding a dynamic option to KC’s attack. Quarterback Alex Smith is taking responsibility for the slow start and will spark a scoring turnaround in Week 3. 2. Miami showed its offensive prowess with 33 point against the Patriots in Week 1. The Dolphins suffered a letdown trap at Buffalo last week but with the Fins returning home to South Beach, the offense should continue to put up respectable numbers. Miami is missing RB Knowshon Moreno, so the playbook could lean toward the pass more – never a bad sign for Over backers. 3. Kansas City has some emerging weapons in RB Knile Davis and TE Travis Kelce who lead the team in rushing and receiving respectively. These are two relatively unknown talents when compared to the Chiefs’ other stars. With the Miami defense keying in on Charles, Smith and Bowe, KC’s depth on offense will show up and continue to put up big numbers out of nowhere. This total is one of the lowest on the Week 3 board but it is players like Davis and Kelce who will make the difference for Over backers.
Play on OVER in Miami as a 10* Top Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.