Denver comes off two straight home field wins where they have a hefty advantage , especially playing in the Sports Authority Field at 5,280 feet above sea level. Their amazing D, has a way of winding opponents. But on the road in Cincinnati where the Bengals' are playing their 2016 home opener, their edges are few, considering how tough the Bengals can be on their opposition. Cincinnati is coming off a tough 24-16 loss to the rival Pittsburgh Steelers and desperately need a victory to stay in the early AFC North race, so I expect they leave everything on the field today in a hyped up environment .

Cincinnati Bengals to cover 1 unit reg selection 

Robert Griffin III went down in Week 1, and Josh McCown was set to take over for him. But, he also got injured, and the Browns, but in my humble opinion thats good news and not bad news for the Browns.Former USC QB Cody Kessler is a better option than the erratic Griffin and the aging MCGown. Cleveland has some top level WRs with Pryor and Coleman and off course Gordon who may play soon . With that Im betting they surprise the wildly inconsistent Browns and the pundits and cover the spread here in South Florida . 

Play on the Cleveland Browns to cover 1 unit reg selection

The Vikings have been a profitable team to back against the spread under head coach Mike Zimmer, covering 16 of their last 18, including seven in a row and look like viable bets against a Carolina side, that despite of being top tier squad and 14-0 L/14 SU at home, matchup in average fashion vs a side like Minnesota that is very under rated and tougher than nails defensively. 

Play on the Minnesota Vikings to cover 1 unit reg selection

Louisville after exerting an enormous amount of energy against Florida State in a blowout win last week, will now be in a huge letdown situation this week against Marshall. Last week Marshall, was completely caught looking ahead to this game, in a ugly loss to Akron. Now redemption is key in what will be the Thunderding Herds biggest reg season game of the season.

Play on Marshall to cover 1 unit reg selection

upset shocker - underdog 

UCLA had a extremely strong game vs BYUs struggling offense last time out but it must be noted that , UCLA’s run defense in the recent past was one of the weakest aspects of their defense. In their last five games dating back to last season, the Bruins had allowed at least 175 yards rushing in all of them. Now against Stanford's methodical attack, Im betting will see their problems resurface. With the Bruins senior defensive end a key catalyst last week looking banged up and limping , I expect UCLA will not be as explosive off the line, and MCaffery and company to once again show their superiority in PAC12 play. It must also be noted that the 2012 Pac-12 Championship Game was the closest UCLA has gotten to beating Stanford in their last eight meetings  (24-27), but in the 7 straight reg season losses the Bruins  have lost by an average   36.1 -16.4 score. Look for history to repeat itself this Saturday.

Stanford to cover 1 unit reg selection 

The Gators have had great success against the Vols in ESPNGameDay games. Florida and Tennessee have played seven times with GameDay in town, with the Gators recording a 6-1 mark in those games — despite just one of those appearances coming during Florida’s current 11-game winning streak against the Vols. I have not been impressed by either side this season, and maybe especially by the Vols as the media consistently year after year expects big things from them. This in my opinion is just media bs, and delussional. 

Florida also has a perfect 4-0 record against Tennessee in Knoxville when GameDay is in town, winning the last two such meetings — including one in 2012 — by 17 points. Getting this many points is golden in my humble opinion. 

Take the points Florida to cover 1 unit reg selection 

Both these sides N.Carolina and Pittsburgh are offensively explosive and will rip the others side apart. James Madison racked up 209 yards on 50 carries last week against the Tar Heels, so expect Conner to get his fair share of carries for the Panthers and for him to be key in a PittsU cover.

Pittsburgh to cover 1 unit reg selection

BYUs defense has been very strong this season ,but the reason they are 1-2 is because of their inability to move the chains. Quite honestly, they have played some very strong Ds, so I will give them the benefit of the doubt , especially here against a suspect West Virginia defense , that has yet to be tested. BYU cannot afford to drop to 1-3 and will leave everything on the field today in what could be a su upset. 
Take the points with BYU 1 unit selection

With Syracuse football three games into the season and sitting at 1-2 after a 45-20 loss to South Florida last Saturday, their are many who are losing hope in the program under HC Barbers. He is on the hot seat, this week, and Im betting his team will now step up to the plate vs a pedestrian UConn gridiron crew. This is a winnable game for the Orange, but with us getting points with a side, that can score , I feel we have an edge.

Take the points with Syracuse to cover 1 unit reg selection

East Carolina is a very inconsistent team with more talent than many might suspect. They are 7-0 ATS last 7 vs the ACC and have an edge here vs a Virginia Tech team getting to much respect for wiping out  a horribly coached Boston College side by a 49-0 count last week. ( Hokies are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.)

Pirates are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.

East Carolina to cover 1 unit reg selection 

USC is one of the most talented teams in all of college football despite of starting their season 1-2 . Their two losses came to Alabama and Stanford , teams that are ranked the top ten the nation and that could easily be playing for a national championship this season. Replacing replacing Max Browne with redshirt freshman Sam Darnold for Friday night's game at No. 24 Utah to will also add a new look to an offense that needs to move the chains more regularly and more than capable of doing so. Note: In 3 games, in mostly mop up duty, Darnold is 14 of 22 for 136 yards and two touchdowns, with one interception.
Meanwhile, Utah, owns a inconsistent offense and an aggressive defense. The difference maker tonight comes via the Trojans superior athletes . USC's defense, led by Jackson and linebacker Cameron Smith, has much more talent than any other opponent Utah has seen so far this year.

Trojans are 29-11 ATS in their last 40 games following a straight up loss.Utes are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 Friday games.Utes are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games.Utes are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 conference games.

Play on the USC Trojans to cover 1 unit reg selection

Both Tom Grady and incumbent 2nd string QB Jimmy Garoppolos are out. One with suspension and the other due to injury. Texas has a under rated D, and today vs New Englands offense being lead by a rookie third stringer in Jacoby Brissett I am betting moving the ball will be difficult. Meanwhile, Texas will do just enough scoring to get the cover, vs the Pats tough D.

Play on the Houston Texans to cover 1 unit reg selection

The Bears are coming off a disappointing 23-14 Week 1 loss in Houston against the Texans as 4.5-point underdogs and have no wins in their past six home contests. This Monday night against QB Wentz who impressed last weekend, throwing a pair of touchdown passes in a Eagles  a 29-10 beat down on the Cleveland Browns ,  I believe the Bears will be in trouble this Monday night. If the Bears get the victory, it will not come easily. Thus getting points with the Eagles is golden in my betting opinion. 

Eagles to cover 1 unit reg selection 

After blowing a big lead in KC last week and finally losing 33-27 in embarrassing fashion in OT, the Chargers will be in a letdown scenario this week at home. Meanwhile, the Jags almost pulled of the upset vs the Packers last week losing 27-23, and Im betting use that momentum this Sunday to their advantage. Bottom line here, is  that this is an improved  Jaguars team   and more  talented team with more weapons on offense, and it’s  defense is the most impressive as they held up well against Packers superstar quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Charges quarterback Philip Rivers is not even remotely as mobile as Rodgers, and despite of being a savvy veteran Rivers  Im betting will have problems staying upright today.

Play on the Jaksonville Jags to cover 1 unit reg selection  

QB Andrew Luck is very mobile , and despite of a shoddy D, he is a one man wrecking crew with his arm and legs. The Broncos speedy pass rush, has only sacked Luck once in 2 games against him, so don;t count the kid or his team out here, especially against a TD spread.

Play on the Indy Colts to cover 1 unit reg selection 

Now in a letdown situation after a back and forth affair vs New Orleans last week , that they won late , Im betting the Raiders are susceptible and vulnerable this week. I know their opponents the Falcons despite of shabby week 1 performance at home , will be ready to bounce back behind Matt Ryan and company this week on the road. 

Take the points with the Atlatna Falcons to cover

The Dolphins lost 12-10 in Seattle last week, and looked lost on offense while the Pats upset the Arizona Cardinals 23-21 as big dogs.  The Pats were without 3 starting lineman, QB Brady and TE Gronkowski , but are so deep and well coached that all comers are in trouble. After being bruised and beaten in a physical game on the West Coast last week, Im betting the Fins wont be much of a factor this week, and will go home to Miami 0-2.

Miami is 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game, which happened against Seattle and 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games on fieldturf and a ugly 1-8 ATS in their last 9 vs. AFC East and 3-13 ATS vs AFC. New England is 19-7-1 ATS in their last 27 home games and get the nod here again today. 

Play on the New England Pats to cover 1 unit reg selection 

The Ravens are coming off a 5-11 season and are now healthier this season, and are back with a bruising D, as was the case in last weeks 13-7 win vs Buffalo. Meanwhile, Cleveland is now going to be with Robert Griffin III and will have a great deal of problems scoring this week, and a game that will be even more lopsided that the linesmakers expect. 

Play on the Baltimore Ravens to cover 1 unit reg selection 

The Steelers looked absolutely dominant in their opener, walking all over Washington with impunity. That easy win wont have them ready for the nasty football thats coming their way via a harcore group of gridiron bandits called the Cincinnati Bengals. I know Cincinnati has lost 5 of their L/6 vs the Steelers but , are a profitable 4-1-1 ATS , and are 7-2 L/9 overall on the road and a perfect 9-0 ATS and are my bet today, taking points.

Play on the Cincinnati Bengals to cover 1 unit reg selection 

Oklahoma (1-1) was No.3 in the preseason polls before being upset by Houston in its opener. They showed their vulnerabilites as the Cougars were superbly effective against the Sooners, particularly on defense where they were constantly pressuring Baker Mayfield. Meanwhile, Ohio State Urban Meyer told reporters on Monday that he's called his former offensive coordinator Herman to get thoughts on what the Cougars were doing with personnel on the defensive side of the ball so he can work on scheming for Oklahoma. Hey guys, I know the Sooners are motivated and need this game badly, after losing to Houston, but like the rip from the Rolling Stones classic so eloquently states " You don't always get what you want. 

Lay it and play it with the Ohio state Buckeyes 1 unit reg selection 

Duke to cover 1 unit reg selection 

Alot has been made of former SEC QB and LSU tansfer Anthony Jennings coming to ULL, but it must be noted that the South Alabama  Jaguars have already beaten a team led by an SEC quarterback this season. In fact, they've beaten an entire SEC team as was the case their 21-20 season-opening win over Mississippi State.

South Alabama followed that game up by falling 24-9 at home to Sun Belt power Georgia Southern, but truly gained my respect in that game as they were in a letdown situation. 

South Alabama to cover 1 unit reg selection 

Eastern Michigan has one thing going for it, and that is a capable explosive offense. I know their defense is atrocious, but playing an explosive Missouri side, last week,  will now seem like a walk in th park, as they go up against a pedestrian Charlotte offense . With that said,  I am betting Charlotte wont be able to keep up on the scoreboard. 

Play on Eastern Michigan to cover 1 unit reg selection

Oregon to cover - late steam

Appalachian State gave Tennessee all they could handle in week of the this season, and almost pulled of the upset of a power 5 team on the road. Now here at home against the Miami Canes they are listed as underdogs, and offer up great value on the line. The Mountaineers are the real deal, and todays ESPN audience will get a close look at their cohesiveness . 

Take the points with App State 

Rutgers power spread offense will give New Mexicos atrocious defense fits this afternoon. Yes, even if all three of their QBs play and especially if they play all three pivots. 

Rutgers to cover 1 unit reg selection 

When Roethlisberger was healthy last season, Pittsburgh scored more than 28 points per game, and are always dangerous with him under center. Pittsburgh scored 34 against the Denver Broncos’ top-ranked defense, and 30 points against the Seattle Seahawks, who were second in total defense, and with the no huddle attack, will fluster the Skins. I know alot has been made of cornerback CB Josh Norman being signed by the Redksins, but he comes into a Skins defense that was 25th against the pass in 2015, ranking 22nd in opposing quarterback rating and while his presence will make a difference and wont be enough in my opinion for a enormous turnaround. Tonight against explosive WR Antonio Brown he may look quite average. Meanwhile, the Steelers despite of being without Le’Veon Bell who is suspended for the first three games of the season, look good as Pittsburgh’s offense never missed him last year as he did not play in quite a few games as RB DeAngelo Williams rushed for 11 touchdowns and 907 yards on 200 carries, and could have a field day against a Skins defense that ranked second-to-last in opponents’ yards per carry a year ago. On the other side of the ball, QB Cousins of Washington will have problems staying upright today vs an aggressive and resurgent young Steelers front 7.

Play on the Pittsburgh Steelers to cover 1 unit reg selection

The Vikings begin the season by travelling to Tennessee to face  a much improved Titans side, lead by second year quarterback Marcus Mariota. The Vikings  offensive line had a horrible time protecting the quarterback in  preseason play and will be in deep again vs a ramped up Titans D.

Titans are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games in Week 1.

Play on the Tennessee Titans to cover 1 unit reg selection 

 Derek Carr blossomed into arguably the NFL's best young quarterback accumulating almost 4,000 yards, 32 touchdowns and just 13 interceptions,and is ready to advance into stardom here this season.  On the other side of the ball the New Orleans offensive line that struggled in the preseason now faces one of the NFL's best pass rushers in Mack. Big trouble for the Saints today in the Byou. The Saints are 2-5 ATS L/7 September games, and 1-4 ATS L/5 week 1 games.Road team is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.Raiders enter this opening road game having covered 5 of their L/6 away dating back to last season.

Play on the Raiders to cover 1 unit reg selection 

The Ravens were victimized by injuries in 2015, finishing with a 5-11 SU record including a 1-4 SU run following the loss of QB Flacco to a knee injury. However,with the return of multiple starters from their injuries the Ravens look poised for a rebound. 

Baltimore was undefeated SU/ATS in preseason action, with their D holding opponents to just 15 PPG. That a good omen vs a  Bills squad that struggled to score points in NFLX action, averaging just 13.75 points per game. 

Baltimore to cover 1 unit reg selection 

Cals explosive offense is going to score, that is for sure, but Im also betting their horrid defense , adjusts enough to stop San Diego State at the key times, and for the Bears to get the cover. 

Play on the California Bears to cover 1 unit reg selection

WSU lost 45-42 in opening action last week to a lower FCS opponent as their defense looked very defecient, as is evident by Eastern Washington Eagles quarterback Gage Gubrud going 34 of 40 for 474 yards, five touchdowns and one interception in his first career start. Needless to say that was Ugly, and here on the blue turf things wont get much better. 

Boise State to cover 1 unit reg selection

The NM State football team is set for its second rivalry game in a row as it kicks off the home slate with Rio Grande rival New Mexico. Aggies are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 home games and are 8-20 ATS in their last 28 non-conference 16-34-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.Road team is 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 meetings and Im betting on the Lobos here in this spot. 

Play on the New Mexico Lobos to cover 1 unit reg selection

Missouri leads the nation with 100 plays per game after Saturday’s opener. It a high pace take no prisoners offense, and today against a E.Michigan defense that is tearfully limited in talent I expect some huge numbers to go on the board in what will be a lopsided cover.

Play on Missouri to cover 1 unit reg selection 

The Miners are coming off a season-opening victory after racing past NM State 38-22 on Sept. 3. Aaron Jones leads the nation in rushing while Terry Juniel is the national leader in punt return yards after the week one victory. Texas is 1-0 after upsetting no. 10 Notre Dame, 50-47, in a double-overtime thriller on Sept. 4 at Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium and will now be in a letdown situation which sets the stage for a meidcore Texas Longhorns performance that will allow us to get the cover here. 

Play on the Utep Miners to cover 1 unit reg selection 

Play on the South Carolina GameCocks - LATE STEAM 

 We hear alot about the 29 game win streak that Florida owns vs Kentucky, but some have been close in this big time rivalry. Last season Kentucky held Florida to only 245 yards but still lost 14-9 and 2014 it took the Gators 3 Ots to get the win. Now after both teams less than desrireable week 1 performances will now go head to head in the swamp. After watch Floridas offense struggle against UMass horrible D, Im wondering how good the ole Gators really are. Yes, I know Kentucky blew a big lead last week vs Southern Miss, but this week Im betting they have enough in the tank to stay close enough for a cover. 

Kentucky to cover 1 unit reg selection 

The Badgers upset the LSU Tigers last week 16-14 and now will be in a major let down situation for a lower tiered opponent (Akron zips). You can say what you want in press conferences and to the media, about being ready to compete again at a high level, but thats rarely the case as these types of affairs, like the Badgers experienced vs LSU have a way of draining a persons biological battery. With that said, lets grab the points with the Zips.

Play on the Akron Zips to cover 1 unit reg selection

Western Kentucky to cover 1 unit reg selection 

Ohio State is expected to cruise here,  but I am  not expecting it to be nearly as easy as the Bowling Green victory 77-10. Philip Montgomery, former offensive coordinator at Baylor has the Canes scoring and today I can see them doing enough damage to stay close.

Play on the Tulsa Cans to cover 1 unit reg selection

Illinois State to cover 1 unit reg selection

This is a critical conference matchup with NC State, and the Pirates look good entering this action, as the key players are healthy, after gaining plenty of confidence and showing a promising connect between QB Nelson and WR Jones in a 52 to 7 win vs W.Carolina last week. The 688 total yards were the most for the E Carolina offense since a 2014 win vs N.Carolina in a 70-41 win. Im betting they give the Wolfpack vulnerable D all they can handle this week on their way to a cover.

Play on E.Carolina to cover 1 unit reg selection

Purdue's coach Darrell Hazell said last week his defensive line might be the team's most impressive group, despite of not being deep. Their healthy right now which means their going to be very tough on Cincinnati offense. 

Bearcats are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 non-conference games.Boilermakers are 5-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.

Play on the Purdue Boilermakers to cover 1 unit reg selection

Penn State opened its season last week with a 33-13 home victory over Kent State.Pittsburgh defeated Villanova last week by a score of 28-7.Pittsburgh has been the favorite since the summer when early lines opened for this tilt, but the Nittany Lions have closed the gap and in my opinion for good reason. Heinz Field is rocking and rolling come Saturday. Although, it may not exactly be in favor of the home team. Penn State is expected to have a huge crowd make the trip to Pittsburgh, meaning that blue and white should be fairly dominant in the stadium, making this less of a road game than the casual observer may believe.

Take the points with Penn St (cover)

Wyoming to cover 1 unit reg selection

The Carolina Panthers have had many sleepless nights thinking about, what they could  have done differently to have played better in their subsequent Super Bowl loss to the Denver Broncos. Now with revenge at hand I believe QB Cam Newton and company have formulated a way to deal with the Broncos speedy front 7. On offense I expect all the new parts of the Denver offense will stall here, and not produce in key situation, which will help Carolina get their revenge. 

Projected score: Carolina 27 Denver 13

Play on carolina to cover 1 unit reg selection 

The Seminoles return 17 starters from a team that went 10-3 last year. All 11 are back on offense, led by Heisman candidate running back Dalvin Cook (1,691 yards at 7.4 yards per carry last season) and, of course, the entire offensive line. This game is being played in Orlando but is just a half hour down the road from their own diggs, so I would still say this is a home game for the Seminoles.

Noles have gone 8-0-2 when they have played in Orlando dating back to 1952. hMississippi has lost alot of players to graduation, and despite of a top flight QB are in my opinion a lesser opponent.

Play on Florida State to cover 1 unit reg selection 

Notre Dame clobbered and embarrassed Texas last season in both teams opener winning by a 38-3 count. With revenge on board in a high energy home environment a different type of outcome is expected,Look for the big Longhorns running back duo o f D’Onta Foreman and Chris Warren III to smash through the lanes behind the strongest Oline in the Charlie Strong era and be the catalyst for a Texas cover.  Note: The Irish returns just seven starters (three on offense and four on defense) in 2016. Since 2004, the previous low total of returning starters entering a season was 10 (2007).

Both Arizona and BYU are returning starters from explosive offenses, but the difference maker comes on the defensive end of the field. Defensively, the Cougars return eight starters from a squad that gave up 22.8 points a game. Arizona has eight starters although Arizona Cats couldn’t stop anyone last year, giving up an ugly average of 30.5 points a night. BYU also has the superior talent level. Granted that BYUs coaching staff behind New head coach Kalani Sitake might look different, but the attention will still be on their attack and staunch defense that must be respected. 

Play on the BYU Cougars to cover 1 unit reg selection

Play on Kentucky Wildcats to cover 1 unit reg selection 

Ron Caragher's team returns 15 starters looking to make it back-to-back postseason trips. San Jose State improved from 3–9 to 6–7 last season and Im betting they will once again improve. The Spartans are in my humble opinion being disrespected with a line that should be closer to +3 in my opinion. Tulsa 's D, is just not a pretty looking unit, and fade material .( The team gave up nearly 40 points a game & 5 yards a carry last season, and dont look much improved this year )

Take the points 1 unit reg selection with San jose State

North Carolina to cover 1 unit reg selection 

 UCLA Quarterback Josh Rosen is the offensive key to the teams attack success this season but , the Bruins behind new cooridnator Kennedy Polamalu. will still consistently pound the ball behind the talented trio of Soso Jamabo, Nate Starks and Bolu Olorunfunmi and cause mucho headaches for all sides they encounter . I like them enough to believe that they could even win the PAc 12 championship. Texas A&M is going to be in deep shiite here today. 

Play on the UCLA Bruins to cover 1 unit reg selection 

The Mountaineers went 11-2 SU last year in their first full season of FBS eligibility and return 15 starters, including 1,423-yard rusher Marcus Cook, and QB Taylor Lamb. Its not easy beating a POWER 5 side, like Tennessee, but covering with a talented underrated side is a viable option, and a  quality bet that must not be ignored. Note: Can be played at +20 to +23. 

Play on App State to cover 1 unit reg selection 

ither Wilton Speight or John O'Korn will start at quarterback for the Wolverines, but both offer up headaches for a D, that allowed Californias new group to put 51 points in them. Michigan has a veteran offensive line, elite defensive line and outstanding coaching for both groups and will easily blowout and cover here . Projected score 57-6 

These two under achieving teams, have two coaches that are on the hot seat after two dismal seasons. Paul Johnosn of GTech and Steve Addazio will be primed for a bounce back, and Im expecting a hard fought game here in Dublin Ireland that will see the underdog cover the number. 

Take the points with Boston College 1 unit reg selection

The Wildcats should be a better team this season, by simply  staying healthy.  QB Ertz after a shorted season last year because of injury and WR Pringle will I am betting  boost the offense. With the bulk of the front 7 returning, I expect Webbers young men to surprise some people including those bettors that go against them today vs a over hyped Stanford side, that has had a tenedency in the recent past  to start slowly. 

Kansas State to cover 1 unit reg selection 

Montana State has a new coach and new take no prisoners rough and tumble old school attitude. Idaho will have a hard time dealing with this hardcore group of gridiron manicacs. 

Montana State to cover 1 unit reg selection

Hoosiers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 vs. CUSA. Heat or no heat ,  and despite of some off season player  losses, Indiana is still the superior side. Asking 10 points here, is not asking alot. 

Play on Indiana to cover 1 unit reg selection 

Senior running back Kendall Anderson ran for 1,418 yards and 16 touchdowns last season and helped the Tribe reach the FCS playoffs and Im betting despite of some nagging injuries will be the catalyst in a WM cover tonight vs a NC State option that is not a viable sie option at more than 4 TDs.

Play on William Mary to cover 1 unit reg selection 

Charlotte was destroyed byConference USA defenses in 2015. The line was whipped, the skill players were neutralized and the team decayed into a turnover machine and it wont get much better here today vs a Lousiville side who will show little mercy in their opener. I rarely like to lay this many points, but this spread is very beatable. 

Play on the Louisville Cardinal to cover 1 unit reg selection

The Carolina Panthers are the real deal, and despite of being continually being underestimated by both the public and the so called experts they continue to find ways to win, as was the case against Seattle NFL top rated D last week in a win. Meanwhile, After watching GB almost upend the Arizona Cardinals last week, it became of obvious that the same weaknesses that the Packers running game and company took advantage of  will be exploited by a slick  HC Rivera who has a uncanny ability to read matchups and prepare well for them. Arizona has really been struggling against the run, have allowed 381 rushing yards in their last three outings. With that said, look for the mobile Cam Newton , who leads the  league's highest-scoring offense (500 points) to be over powering and  devastating in this matchup, as will RB Jonathon Stewart. On the other side of the ball, Panthers DT Kawann Short, who had a team-high 11 sacks and will pose huge matchup  problems  for Arizona as their start QB Palmer, operates best in a clean pocket, something that wont happen today. The Panthers won a 27-16 wild card meetings last season, but both teams are much better now.

 It must be noted Arizona is just 2-6 SU in their L/8 road play off games in the Super Bowl era.

CAROLINA is 13-1 ATS L/14 in home games versus excellent offensive teams - averaging >=375 yards/game in the second half of the season since 1992 with the average margin of victory ringing in at 8.4 ppg.CAROLINA is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - averaging >=350 yards/game in the second half of the season over the last few season, with the average margin of victory coming in at 15.3 ppg. Carolina is  7-0 ATS L/7 in games where the line is +3 to -3 this season winning SU by an average of 11 ppg.

NFL Generals Club Play off Game of the Year - Play on the Carolina Panthers to cover 2 unit TOP Selection

 Seattle is a team that is built to compete with a side like Carolina . They play the same type of ball only better and have more successful big game experience. The Hawks have allowed 7,5, 13.23,6,9 points respectively in their L/6 games, and it will be their defense that will be the difference maker here today. Seattle is 2-0 in their L/2 visits here, and I wont be surprised by a SU win again.

Seattle is 0-7 ATS  against teams who commit 1 or less turnovers/game in the second half of the season. SEATTLE is 8-1 ATS  in road games after allowing 150 or less passing yards in their last game.

Seattle to cover 1 unit reg selection 

 I really respect the defending Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots, but Kansas City is a team that could very well upend them. Watching how well the Chiefs have played over the L/8 weeks, gives credence to my backing them today. KC has 8 straight wins and  have allowed an average of 11.5 ppg including a shutout of Houston in the Wild card game. The great Tom Brady has his hands full today.

KC is 6-0 ATS L/6 against AFC East division opponents over the last few seasons and 15-5 ATS L/20 in road games against conference opponents.

Kansas City to cover 1 unit reg selection 

Coaching and defense wins championships. Alabama is loaded with NFL calibre talent on defense, and Nick Saban is one of the greatest College Football coaches of all time and most certainly this generation. I am not going to go in detail, here about the matchups and discrepancies associated with this game, as its everywhere all over the internet . Instead I will keep it simple. Don;t be surprised if Alabama dominates the Clemson Tigers. It must be noted that national championship calibre teams don't turn the ball over as much as Clemson has this year, and I can see a huge gridiron karmic payback wreaking havoc on them here in the spot light tonight. 

Note: Alabama has allowed an average of 8 ppg in their L/5 tilts. 

Play on Alabama to cover 1 unit reg selection 

Alabama to cover 1 unit reg selection 

Im wiping the slate clean when handicapping this contest and not using recent performance markers to qualify this matchup. This version of the Redskins has no where near the experience of their opponents and in the post season, this means alot. On one side we have one of the leagues top QBs in Aaron Rogers, and he goes up against a very inexperienced Cousins at the helm of the Skins offense. With that said, I have no problems backing the men from Green Bay in this tilt. The Packers have won five of the past six games in this series. In the most recent, Rodgers threw for a career-high 480 yards with four touchdowns in a 38-20 home win in September 2013.

Washington is is 2-10 ATS  vs. excellent punt coverage teams, allowing 7.5 or less yards per return.GB is 9-2 ATS L/11 off a division game.

Green Bay Packers to cover 1 unit reg selection 

The Bengals are at a disadvntage vs the Steelers here in this play off game, as they are expected to be  without starting QB Andy Dalton and instead will have AJ McCarron at the helm of the offense. He is an adequate replacement, but across the field , a far superior battle tested big game pivot  Ben Roethlisberger will takes snaps for the Steelers. Big Ben is an amazing 18-2 sU and 17-3 ATS from game 6 out in tilts he has started in the state of Ohio. 

The Steelers are 9-1 ATS  when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons. The Bengals are just  7-18 ATS in home games vs. excellent passing teams with a completion pct. of 64% + and 3-12 ATS  in January games since 1992. HC Lewis is 0-6 ATS  in the Wild Card round of the playoffs as the coach of the Bengals. 

Play on the Pittsburgh Steelers to cover 1 unit reg selection 

Going up against the four-time defending national champions North Dakota State  is a huge challenge, but not knowing who will start under center for that opponent adds a diverse degree of difficulty for  preparation for the No.1 ranked  Jacksonville State Gamecocks. The Bisons will probably play both QBs in a rotational situation.North Dakota State is pursuing its 13th national title and fifth straight, and know how to win the big game. This Bisons side is one of the greatest programs of all time in College football, and it would be a fools game to go against them. With that said, laying a FG is not a difficult decision here. 

North Dakota State to cover 1 unit reg selection 

Green Bay was embarrassed  in a 38-8 beatdown at Arizona last week and will be in a hge bounce back mode this week vs a  Minnesota side that they beat 30-13 to stop a 3 game skid on Nov.22.Minnesota has won only once in its last 12 meetings at Lambeau Field and Im betting their on the wrong side of the final score here tonight.Rodgers has won 10 of his last 11 versus the Vikings, throwing for 28 touchdowns and three interceptions.Rodgers is also 13-2 SUATS in his NFL career in division games when playing off a SUATS loss, including 8-0 ATS when facing a opponent off a win.

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The Arizona Cardinals are  in contention for the No. 1 seed in the NFC as they prepare for a rematch with the visiting Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.The Seahawks, who had a five-game winning streak snapped by the St. Louis Rams last week, have locked up a playoff berth and will be on the road for the first round of the postseason. The Cardinals won the first matchup with a 39-32 victory in Seattle on Nov. 15 and will be in revenge mode and ready to enter the play offs on a winning note, which many of us know is important for the hopes of any post season side.

Seahawks are 16-5-1 ATS in their last 22 road games vs. a team with a winning home recordCardinals are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games.

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The Jets own just two wins over teams headed for the playoffs - Washington and New England and are getting far to much respect here on the road.The Bills will miss the playoffs for the 16th straight year, but both Ryan and general manager Doug Whaley , but would love nothing more than ruin the Jets chance at a play off birth. 

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The Jags emerging star QB Bortles can set another club record Sunday as he needs 179 passing yards to eclipse Mark Brunell's single-season mark of 4,367. The upstart pivot has thrown at least two TD passes in nine of his last 11 games and is one of three quarterbacks in league history (Dan Marino and Matthew Stafford) to record 35 scoring tosses in a season while under the age of 24. I know the Texas controls its own destiny here and needs a win badly for a division crown status, but Jacksonville is a team that will have little pitty on this teams post season aspirations, and are more than capable of dumping the apple cart.

Texans are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a losing road recordJaguars are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. AFC South.

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Pittsburgh needs to beat the Browns and have the Buffalo Bills knock off the New York Jets in order to earn a wild card spot. I know The Browns are 1-9 in their last 10 games and have a question at quarterback again with Johnny Manziel in the concussion protocol. However with some long lost pride availble to be rescued from this season, here at home in their final game of the season , Im betting the Browns will be at their best , and give the Steelers a run for their lives.

Steelers are 5-22-1 ATS in their last 28 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.

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Oregon to cover 1 unit reg selection 

Arkansas took all season to wake up, but when they did , they rolled, and won 4 of their L/5 including wins over LSU and Ole Miss. From a head to head matchup stance Arkansas has out gained KState by an average 117 yards per game. With this game just down the road from Fayetville, the Hogs will have some huge fan support and they get the nod today in what Im betting will be a beatdown. Kansas State is 2-7 SU and 1-8 ATS L/9 Bowl games... HC Snyder has a had history of Bowl stinkers failing to cover 11 of 16 chances. 

Arkansas to cover 1 unit reg selection 

 Penn State enters this game off back to back season ending losses, but its interesting to to note that Big 10 Bowl team off back to back SU losses have failed to cover only 1 of their L/13 bowl appearances.  Georgia has an interim coach and in non conference games teams like this are 1-7 SU/ATS. Tough sledding for Georgia today should be expected as 15 yr vet HC Mark Richt is gone.  Oh, I forget to mention that QB Christian Hackenberg og Bulldogs only completed 53% of his passes this season,  not not exactly send shivers down a Penn State defense, that despite of some late season collapses, is still extremely solid.

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Ole Miss has been disappointing in many ways this year despite of having a boatload full of NFL talent. The Rebels allowed 300 yards or more in four of their last six games,and thats not a good omen going up against what can be an explosive downfield Cowboys 7th ranked national aerial attack. ( 325 passing yards or more in each of their last six games with 21 touchdown passes and just three interceptions). Take the points 

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I am betting Iowa , has a blueprint to upset Stanford SU and more importantly as we are concerned to get us the cover ATS. As was the case when Northwestern beat up the Cardinal defensive front while smashing away with  225 rushing yards. Follow that up with the  Oregon  Ducks pounding the  Stanford D for 231 yards via the run game which included  and three scores, and Notre Dame's  tenacious consistent ground attack  for 299 yards and two touchdown averaging over eight yards per carry, showed Iowa that you beat Stanford vs their own game. the Hawkeyes, averaged 192 yards on the ground this season, and exploded for 200 plus yards in 7 games, while their won D, is staunch, and has allowed only 200 yards, once this season. D vs D, in what will be a very physical tough game. The points look golden.

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The Florida Gators  defense is of the top tier variety with the speed, athleticism, on the front seven that is unmatched  against the run. With an  NFL-caliber secondary that allowed 175 yards per game, their opponents  Michigan will have alot of difficulties moving the ball down the field. Both teams I  am betting will struggle on offense, but the difference maker will come via the superior athleticism of Gators and their ability to not turn the ball over(+10), which cannot be said, about the Wolverines (-6).

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 MSU is the real deal and have proven that they are every bit as tough  on both sides  of the ball as any of the other top tier teams in the country as was the case against  Ohio State when they pulled of the win. The toughness , of the Spartans became evident to anyone who watched their games this season and are more than capable of hanging tough against a Crimson Tide offense that has had problems scoring more than 30 points this season. So if we can just get two TDs, from MSU ....getting the cover here is of the high probability type wager. Plus Spartans – Mark Dantonio and his staff are one of the very few groups in football that can duel against the brainy HC Saban and his group.

Sparty has dropped a grand total of just four games straight-up, in their l/38 overall games and posted a perfect 4-0 SUATS record in their L/4 Bowl events  the last four years. Cook is 34-4 SU as a starting QB. 

Michigan State is also 12-1-1 ATS as dogs 10 points or less and have won 9 of those games SU..Alabama Heisman winning bowl sides are 0-7 ATS as favorites  8 pts or more.

 Michigan State to cover 1 unit reg selection