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09-27-18 | Vikings v. Rams OVER 49 | 31-38 | Win | 100 | 41 h 14 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on MIN@LAR to go Over. The Vikings didn't show up last Sunday, and the Buffalo Bills made them pay for it. They won't have to wait long for a chance at redemption, playing just five days later on the road at LA. The Chargers are Super Bowl favorites, but this looks like a tough spot for the home team. Injuries to several key defenders might open the door for Kirk Cousins to have a big game. History certainly favors the Vikings, as they have won five straight meetings versus the Rams. LA was the favorite in two of those five games. Previous meetings between these teams have been high scoring, especially in LA where six of the last seven have gone over the total. The Vikings were bailed out by a questionable roughing the passer penalty in Green Bay in Week 2, and given what we saw on Monday night, questionable penalties might continue to be an issue. I'll take the Over. GL,
Jesse Schule |
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09-24-18 | Steelers +1.5 v. Bucs | 30-27 | Win | 100 | 7 h 38 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers come into Tampa Bay looking for their first win, but there are a long list of controversies plaguing this team. It's time for Big Ben and company to put up or shut up. This is it, do or die. They know their chances of coming back from an 0-2-1 hole aren't great. They know that the only way that people will stop asking questions about locker room issues will be to put a "W" on the board. The Bucs are 2-0, and fans are buzzing about "Fitzmagic". I have seen enough of Ryan Fitzpatrick over the years that I know it would be naive to think he's going to be magical every week. The Bucs are in danger of being humbled here at home by a desperate Steelers team. Take PIT. GL, Jesse Schule
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09-24-18 | Steelers v. Bucs OVER 54 | 30-27 | Win | 100 | 7 h 37 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on PIT@TB to go Over the total. Until the NFL does something about the roughing the passer penalties on traditionally textbook quarterback sacks, it's going to be hard to bet on too many unders. Big Ben is going to be tough to stop if you aren't even allowed to hit him when he's scrambling. He might be on the wrong side of 30, and a little overweight, but he's proven to be one of the more elusive quarterbacks in the NFL. The Bucs defense has allowed over 400 yards of total offense in each of their first two games, and I expect the Steelers to pile on the points here in Tampa. Take Over. GL,
Jesse Schule |
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09-23-18 | Patriots -6.5 v. Lions | 10-26 | Loss | -103 | 103 h 8 m | Show | |
This is a 10* play on the New England Patriots. New England is coming off an ugly 31-20 loss at Jacksonville, but they are in a good spot to bounce back with a convincing win here in Detroit on Sunday night. The Lions are coming off a 30-27 loss at San Francisco, but it would be a mistake to assume that was a close game. It was 30-17 halfway through the fourth quarter, and Detroit scored twice in garbage time. Former New England assistant Matt Patricia may have bitten off more than he can chew, leaving the Patriots to become the head coach in Detroit. Lions fans are already calling for heads to roll after a dismal start. The Pats have won their last four versus the Lions, all four of those games decided by at least seven points. My money is on a big bounce back for Belichick and Brady. Take NE. GL, Jesse Schule
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09-23-18 | Saints v. Falcons -163 | 43-37 | Loss | -163 | 123 h 49 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Atlanta Falcons. Matt Ryan and the Falcons exercised some demons in last week's home win over Carolina, and I like their chances of rolling to another home win this week versus the Saints. New Orleans has been lit up by Ryan Fitzpatrick (nothing magic about a 35 year old backup quarterback) and Tyrod Taylor. The Browns outgained the Saints 327-275 in Week 2, and Tyrod Taylor had more passing yards than Drew Brees. If the Saints thought that Alvin Kamara would be able to make up the loss of Mark Ingram, they were wrong. Kamara has run for just 75 yards on 21 carries in two weeks. The Falcons are 5-1 ATS in their last six home games, and the home team is 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings. Take ATL. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-23-18 | Broncos v. Ravens OVER 43 | 14-27 | Loss | -109 | 96 h 50 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on DEN@BAL to go Over the total. Both the Broncos and the Ravens are known for their defense, and because of that we see an extremely low total for this Sunday's game in Baltimore. The thing about this game that catches my eye, is how both these teams have leaned on their passing game. The Ravens ran 55 passing plays and just 22 running plays last week. In Week 1 they ran 38 passing plays and 34 running plays in a blowout win over Buffalo. Case Keenum has put up solid numbers in his firs two games in Denver, throwing for 551 yards and three TDs. History tells us we could see plenty of points here. The Ravens have gone over in 10 of their last 14 overall, and the over is 4-1 in the last five head to head meetings. Take Over. GL,
Jesse Schule |
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09-23-18 | Packers v. Redskins +3.5 | 17-31 | Win | 100 | 96 h 50 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Washington Redskins. The Packers looked pretty bad in a Week 1 win over the Bears, needing to rally from a 17-0 halftime deficit. Then they opened up a 20-7 lead on the Vikings at home in Week 2, only to blow it and ended up settling for a tie 29-29. Aaron Rodgers has been playing hurt with a sprained knee, and he will not be 100 percent here in Washington. Rodgers has always been better at home, and Green Bay is just 7-9 straight up in their last 16 road games. The home team is 3-1-1 ATS in the last five head to head meetings, and I like the Skins plus the points at home. Washington actually out-gained Indy 334-281 last week, but they were hurt by costly penalties. Alex Smith could have a big day against a questionable Packers defense. Take WAS. GL, Jesse Schule
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09-20-18 | Jets v. Browns -155 | 17-21 | Win | 100 | 81 h 5 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Cleveland Browns. The New York Jets looked like world beaters in Week 1, crushing the Lions by a score of 48-17. Sam Darnold threw for 198 yards and two TDs on 16-of-21 passing, and fans were ready to call him a first ballot Hall of Famer. Then reality set in when they lost to the Dolphins at home in Week 2. Darnold was picked off twice, and the Jets couldn't get anything going on the ground. Now they head out on the road on a short week to play the Browns, who have looked great despite not winning a game in years. Realistically though, the Browns defense has looked All World against Ben Rothlisberger and Drew Brees (two guys with Super Bowl rings). I don't think the Jets will be able to do anything on offense here in this game, and the Browns should finally win a game. Tale CLE. GL,
Jesse Schule |
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09-20-18 | Jets v. Browns UNDER 41 | 17-21 | Win | 100 | 10 h 39 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Over 4.5 sacks. So far this season, the Browns have been getting after the quarterback. They sacked Big Ben four times in Week 1, and they sacked Drew Brees three times last week. We aren't going to compare Sam Darnold to a couple of savvy veterans who both have Super Bowl rings. This is a rookie starting on the road on a short week, and I think he's going to make mistakes, including holding on to the ball too long. The Browns are fortunate that they have Baker Mayfield as their backup quarterback, because Tyrod Taylor has taken a pounding so far. Taylor was sacked seven times against the Steelers and three times last week in New Orleans. Take Over 4.5. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-17-18 | Seahawks v. Bears -200 | 17-24 | Win | 100 | 9 h 1 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Chicago Bears. The Bears appear to have improved a lot since last year. They gave the Packers a scare at Lambeau in Week 1, and the addition of Khalil Mack is bad news for opposing quarterbacks. Mack made an impact right away, returning an INT for a TD against the Packers. The new look Seattle defense was lit up in a Week 1 loss at Denver, allowing Case Keenum to throw for 339 yards and three TDs. Russel Wilson did all he could to keep the game close, but the running game was non existant. Seattle only carried the ball 16 times for 64 yards. The Bears are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 14 home games, and they should be able to grind out a win against this Seattle team that is clearly on the decline. Take Chi. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-17-18 | Seahawks v. Bears UNDER 43.5 | 17-24 | Win | 100 | 9 h 60 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on SEA@CHI to go Under. The Bears appear to have improved a lot since last year. They gave the Packers a scare at Lambeau in Week 1, and the addition of Khalil Mack is bad news for opposing quarterbacks. Mack made an impact right away, returning an INT for a TD against the Packers. The new look Seattle defense was lit up in a Week 1 loss at Denver, allowing Case Keenum to throw for 339 yards and three TDs. Russel Wilson did all he could to keep the game close, but the running game was non existant. Seattle only carried the ball 16 times for 64 yards. The Bears are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 14 home games, and they have also seen the under trend at 6-1 in their last seven overall. Take Under. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-16-18 | Giants +3.5 v. Cowboys | 13-20 | Loss | -112 | 158 h 38 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Giants. Neither of these two NFC East teams looked like playoff contenders in Week 1, but the Giants defense did look pretty solid. Saquon Barkley also showed signs of living up to all the hype, and in a division game between two teams that have a history of playing close games, I'll take the dog. Six of the last 10 meetings between these teams have been decided by five points or less, including two games decided by just one point. The Giants have covered the spread in five of the last seven meetings, and the Cowboys have failed to cover in five of their last seven home games. I expect this game to be close, but the Giants look closer to being a contender in my opinion, so I'll take the points. Take NYG. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-16-18 | Raiders v. Broncos -5.5 | 19-20 | Loss | -100 | 101 h 12 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Denver Broncos. The Broncos led 17-10 at halftime in their Week 1 win over the Seahawks, and they look good in Week 2 against Oakland. Case Keenum had a huge game, throwing for 339 yards and three TDs on 25-of-39 passing. The Raiders looked pretty bad in their Week 1 home loss to the Rams, and Derek Carr really struggled. He threw for 303 yards on 29-of-40 passing with no TDs and three INTs. The Raiders have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six road games, and they are 1-5 ATS in their last six trips to Mile High Stadium. The home team has won four straight in this series. Take DEN. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-16-18 | Browns v. Saints -8.5 | 18-21 | Loss | -110 | 98 h 48 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the New Orleans Saints. My biggest bet in Week 1 was on the Browns +7 at home versus Cleveland, and I had that bet circled since the beginning of the summer. The Browns are no doubt going to be better this year than they were in 2017, but I wasn't impressed with their Week 1 tie versus the Steelers. When you really look at the stats, the Steelers turned the ball over six times, and they still had 472 total yards of offense. Without the turnover advantage the Browns would have been blown out. The Saints were unimpressive in their Week 1 home loss to Tampa, but I think they will be far better here in Week 2. Take SAINTS. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-16-18 | Vikings +2 v. Packers | Top | 29-29 | Win | 100 | 150 h 17 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings were one win away from going to the Super Bowl last year, and that was after losing their starting quarterback and leading rusher Dalvin Cook. Their success was a testament to just how good they are on defense, ranking 1st overall in total yards, 2nd against the pass and 2nd in quarterback sacks. With an upgrade at quarterback and a healthy Cook in the backfield, Minnesota is my pick to win the Super Bowl this season. They face the Packers in Green Bay in Week 2, and Aaron Rodgers is expected to be playing with a sprained knee. Rodgers was knocked out of last year's 23-10 loss at Minnesota, and ended up missing the Packers final nine games of the season. He engineered a miraculous comeback against the Bears last week, but the Packers defense wasn't very impressive. The Bears averaged over 5 yards per carry, and led 17-0 at halftime. Erasing a 20 point deficit against the Bears is one thing, but if they fall behind the Vikings I don't like their chances of pulling off another comeback. Take MIN. GL,
Jesse Schule |
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09-13-18 | Ravens v. Bengals +1.5 | 23-34 | Win | 100 | 86 h 38 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals offense was firing on all cylinders in a Week 1 win at Indianapolis, and I like Cinci as a home dog on Thursday night versus Baltimore. Andy Dalton threw for 243 yards and two TDs on 21-of-28 passing. AJ Green had six receptions for 92 yards and a TD and Joe Mixon had 149 total yards with a TD. With everyone healthy and playing at the top of their game, this Cincinnati offense is one of the best in the league. I am not sure we learned much about Baltimore in their 47-3 home win over Buffalo in Week 1. The Ravens haven't had a lot of success at Cincinnati in recent seasons, losing four of their last five visits. They are 3-7 straight up in the last 10 meetings between the two teams, and 4-9 ATS in their last 13 at Cincinnati. The Bengals won 31-27 at Baltimore last year, and AJ Green didn't play in that game. I am not sold on Baltimore as a road favorite here. Take CIN. GL,
Jesse Schule |
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09-10-18 | Rams v. Raiders OVER 49 | 33-13 | Loss | -110 | 705 h 55 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on LAR@OAK to go Over the total. The Rams were the highest scoring team in the league last year, but they ranked in the bottom half of the league defensively. They play on the road in Oakland in Week 1, and I think this game has shootout written all over it. The Raiders are looking to bounce back from a brutal 2017 season, and Derek Carr should be better this year. He threw for almost 4,000 yards with 28 TDs and just six INTs in 2016. The last time these teams met, the Rams opened up a can of whupass, winning 52-0. That sets up a nice revenge spot here for the Raiders. The Rams have gone over in seven of their last eight road games, and the over is 5-1 in their last six overall. Take Over. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-09-18 | Bears +9 v. Packers | 23-24 | Win | 100 | 106 h 30 m | Show | |
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09-09-18 | 49ers v. Vikings -6 | 16-24 | Win | 100 | 124 h 38 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings were one win away from going to the Super Bowl last year, and that was after losing their starting quarterback and leading rusher Dalvin Cook. Their success was a testament to just how good they are on defense, ranking 1st overall in total yards, 2nd against the pass and 2nd in quarterback sacks. With an upgrade at quarterback and a healthy Cook in the backfield, Minnesota is my pick to win the Super Bowl this season. They play their home opener against San Francisco, and the 49ers are optimistic about the future since bringing in Jimmy G. I don't think San Francisco has anything to be optimistic about here in Week 1, and I expect it to be a long day for Garoppolo. Vikings are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games in September, and the home team is 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings between these teams. Take MIN. GL,
Jesse Schule |
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09-09-18 | Bengals +3 v. Colts | 34-23 | Win | 100 | 124 h 37 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Cincinnati Bengals. While the Colts are hoping to be better with Andrew Luck back at quarterback, I am not sure they have surrounded him with enough talent. This team was 4-12 last year, and they lost leading rusher Frank Gore, and three of their top receivers. The Colts ranked 30th in total defense last season, and losing their best defensive player, nose tackle Johnathan Hankins isn't going to help. They were 31st in sacks last year, and if they can't pressure the quarterback they will leave their inexperienced secondary exposed. Andy Dalton and A.J. Green could have a field day here at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Bengals are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 road games, and 13-5-2 ATS in their last 20 games in September. Take CINCI. GL,
Jesse Schule |
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09-09-18 | Steelers v. Browns +7 | Top | 21-21 | Win | 100 | 2782 h 43 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Cleveland Browns. I had this game circled back in the beginning of the summer, and since then the money has really come in on the Browns. While it's been a long time since the Browns have actually won a game, they are expected to be a lot better here in 2018. Tyrod Taylor might not be your favorite quarterback, but he's a pretty solid bet as an underdog when you are looking to cover the points as a home dog. Taylor's biggest asset is his dependability, protecting the football and not making many costly mistakes. In a rivalry that has seen three straight games decided by four points or less, an improved Browns team at home getting points is quite attractive. The Le'Veon Bell situation has gone from bad to worse, with members of the offensive line publicly blasting Bell for putting himself above the team. The Steelers have failed to cover in five of their last seven season openers, and I think they'll have their hands full here in Cleveland. Take CLE. GL, Jesse Schule |
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09-06-18 | Falcons +3 v. Eagles | 12-18 | Loss | -125 | 59 h 59 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Atlanta Falcons. The Eagles begin their Super Bowl defense at home on Thursday night, against a Falcons team that they beat in the Divisional round of last year's playoffs. The Falcons were just two yards away from a last minute go ahead TD in that game, losing 15-10. Nick Foles was solid, throwing for 246 yards on 23-of-30 passing. Foles was outstanding in last year's playoffs, but I think it might be a little naive to think that the Eagles won't miss Carson Wentz. We've seen six years of data that suggests Nick Foles is nothing more than a backup quarterback. His last season as a starter was rather unimpressive, completing just 56 percent of his passes with 7 TDs an 10 INTs in 11 starts for the Rams in 2015. Prior to that he started eight games for Philly, completing 59 percent of his passes with 13 TDs and 10 INTs. He looked a lot more like that guy during the pre-season. Matt Ryan followed up his 2016 MVP campaign with a disappointing 2017 season. That came as no surprise, as the Super Bowl Hangover is well documented. It's Philly's turn to suffer the dreaded post Super Bowl slump. Take ATL. GL,
Jesse Schule |
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02-04-18 | Eagles v. Patriots OVER 48 | Top | 41-33 | Win | 100 | 302 h 33 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Super Bowl to go OVER the total. |
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01-21-18 | Vikings -170 v. Eagles | 7-38 | Loss | -170 | 149 h 14 m | Show | |
This is a 10* play on the Minnesota Vikings. I had the Vikings over the Saints last week, and here is what I said prior to kickoff: "Things have changed since the Vikings beat the Saints by a score of 29-19 in Week 1, but the Vikings defense hasn't slipped up at all. Minnesota has held four of it's last five opponents to 10 points or less, and the Vikes rank first overall in total defense. A lot of people will talk about the quarterback matchup between Case Keenum and Drew Brees, and the knee jerk reaction is to say that the Saints have a huge advantage. Keenum hasn't played like a backup quarterback stepping in to be a game manager, he has a higher QBR than Tom Brady, Drew Brees and Russell Wilson. The Vikings are 11-1 ATS in their last 12 home games versus a team with a winning road record, and I think their defense will make enough plays to get past the Saints here at home" While I might have got lucky at the end, it was another stellar performance from Case Keenum. He threw for 318 yards and a TD on 25-of-40 passing, including the walkoff TD to Stephon Diggs. The Eagles won a close game against the Atlanta Falcons last week, and Nick Foles played well enough to win. He will have to be a lot better here this week to beat the Vikings. I think this is Minnesota's game to lose. A home game in the Super Bow appears to be destiny for the Vikes. Take MINNY. GL,
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01-21-18 | Jaguars v. Patriots -9 | 20-24 | Loss | -105 | 146 h 25 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the New England Patriots.
There has been a lot of rumors flying around regarding the health of Tom Brady, who reportedly suffered a hand injury in practice mid week. I'll take a banged up Brady over Blake Bortles any day. Last week the Jaguars were helped by a handful of poor coaching decisions by the Steelers, but they can't rely on superior strategy here at Foxboro. I expect Bill Belichick to have more than a few tricks up his sleeve. The fact that the Jags have won back to back playoff games has masked just how poorly Blake Bortles has actually played. He's only thrown for 301 yards and two TDs on just over 50 percent passing in those games. He's missed a ton of short passes to wide open receivers all season long, and that has continued to haunt him in these playoffs. Leonard Fournette comes in after suffering an ankle injury last week, and he's likely not quite 100 percent. The Patriots defense stuffed the run last week, holding Derrick Henry to 28 yards on 12 carries. New England has covered the spread in five straight home playoff games, and I expect another double digit win for the defending champs here on Sunday. Take NE. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-14-18 | Saints v. Vikings -190 | Top | 24-29 | Win | 100 | 135 h 36 m | Show |
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01-07-18 | Panthers v. Saints -5.5 | Top | 26-31 | Loss | -115 | 150 h 54 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the New Orleans Saints. The Saints gave up 11 points in the final five minuted to blow a 24-20 lead in Tampa last week. The result didn't matter, because Carolina lost to Atlanta, and New Orleans clinched the NFC South. The Panthers did not look great in their 22-10 loss to the Falcons, and Cam Newton threw three interceptions while throwing for just 180 yards and a TD on 14-of-34 passing. As bad as those numbers are, that has been the norm for Cam Newton this year. He's failed to throw for 200 yards in five of his last six games. He's been bothered by a shoulder injury that has kept him from practicing this week. The Panthers lost to the Saints twice during the regular season, and Cam threw for just 340 yards, 2 TDs and 3 INTs on 34-of-53 passing. The Saints have won seven straight home games, including a double digit win over Carolina. The Panthers have failed to cover in six straight against New Orleans, and they are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 versus the NFC South. The Saints are 23-4 ATS in their last 27 home games versus a team with a winning road record. Take NO. GL,
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01-07-18 | Bills +7.5 v. Jaguars | 3-10 | Win | 100 | 145 h 22 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Buffalo Bills. Jesse Schule |
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01-06-18 | Falcons v. Rams -5.5 | Top | 26-13 | Loss | -108 | 128 h 22 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the LA Rams. The Atlanta Falcons are limping into the playoffs, looking nothing like the team that went all the way to the Super Bowl a year ago. Matt Ryan is struggling, throwing as many picks (4) as TDs in his last five starts. He will face a Rams defense that ranks 4th in the NFL in quarterback sacks with 48. While the Falcons played a tough, hard fought game against Carolina just to get into the playoffs, the Rams rested their starters last week against San Francisco. Todd Gurley racked up 280 yards and three TDs on 43 carries in his last two starts, and he's likely to get a heavy workload here on Wildcard Weekend. Julio Jones took a big hit in the win over Carolina, and his status for Saturday is listed as questionable with injuries to his ankle and ribs. Devonta Freeman is expected to play despite suffering a knee injury. The Rams led the NFL in scoring during the regular season, averaging over 29 points per game. LA looks a lot more like last year's Falcons than the current version of this Atlanta team. If Matt Ryan plays like he has the last several weeks, this game will be over in a hurry. Take LAR. GL,
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12-31-17 | Chiefs v. Broncos -3 | 27-24 | Loss | -120 | 99 h 47 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Denver Broncos. |
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12-31-17 | Browns +12 v. Steelers | 24-28 | Win | 100 | 95 h 19 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Cleveland Browns. |
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12-31-17 | Redskins -145 v. Giants | 10-18 | Loss | -145 | 73 h 52 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Washington Redskins. The final week of the NFL regular season brings many interesting storylines. While most people focus on the teams battling for playoff position, there is another battle that is less talked about. That is the battle for the top draft picks. The Giants are in a position to get one of the top picks in this year's draft, and with Eli Manning struggling this year, there has been talk that they are in the market for a quarterback. The Giants are a mess, with several players trashing each other in the media. Their entire receiving corps is made up of second and third string players, and their best players in the secondary won't play against the Redskins on Sunday. Washington has won three of the last four in this series, and the Redskins are coming off back to back wins with a chance to get back to .500 with a win in their season finale. I like Kirk Cousins and the Redskins to end the season on a high note. Take WAS. GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-25-17 | Steelers v. Texans +10 | 34-6 | Loss | -116 | 171 h 46 m | Show | |
This is a 10* play on the Houston Texans.
The Texans have lost four straight, but last week they were crushed in a 45-7 loss at Jacksonville. After the game reporters asked Jadeveon Clowney: "Are they really that much better than you?". Clowney was left speechless, and could only shake his head. I don't think the Texans want to face similar questions this week, playing at home on Christmas Day versus the Steelers. Pittsburgh is coming off a massive loss to New England, and the potential game winning score was overruled by replay officials. This looks like a classic let down spot for Pittsburgh, and they are dealing with a ton of injuries. Antonio Brown is sidelined for the rest of the year, and might be able to return for the playoffs. The Steelers have already clinched the AFC North, so they don't have a lot to gain in these final two games. Their top priority should be to keep their top players healthy, and that might mean cutting back on the workload for players like LeVeon Bell. The Steelers have won eight of their last 10 games, but they only won once by double digits during that span. They won close games to inferior teams such as Green Bay and Indianapolis. Playing on the road on Christmas Day with questionable motivation, I expect a half-hearted effort from Pittsburgh here. The Texans are 3-3 in their last six home games, and not one of those losses came by more than 10 points. Take HOU. GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-24-17 | Seahawks v. Cowboys -4.5 | Top | 21-12 | Loss | -114 | 139 h 31 m | Show |
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12-24-17 | Rams v. Titans +7 | 27-23 | Win | 100 | 144 h 51 m | Show | |
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12-24-17 | Falcons v. Saints -5.5 | 13-23 | Win | 100 | 144 h 47 m | Show | |
This is a 9* play on the New Orleans Saints. |
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12-24-17 | Bills v. Patriots UNDER 47 | 16-37 | Loss | -115 | 15 h 55 m | Show | |
This is a 9* play on BUF@NE to go UNDER the total.
The Patriots are coming off a massive win in Pittsburgh, but Tom Brady didn't exactly light it up in the victory. Brady threw for 298 yards with a TD and an INT on 22-of-35 passing in Pittsburgh. He's looked a little off the last few weeks, throwing just two TD passes and four INTs in his last three starts. One of those was a 23-3 win over the Bills in Buffalo, and he threw for just 258 yards and an INT on 21-30 passing in that game. The Pats ran the ball for 191 yards and a pair of TDs, and we could see Bill Belichick lean on the run here in a cold weather game at Foxboro this week. The Bills come in as winners of three of their last four, and they allowed an average of just 11 points in those three wins. The Bills beat New England by a score of 16-0 in Foxboro last year, and the under is 3-0 in Buffalo's last three visits to New England. The under is 9-2 in the Bills last 11 games on fieldtur, while New England has failed to reach the total in five straight games in the month of December. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-24-17 | Dolphins v. Chiefs UNDER 43.5 | 13-29 | Win | 100 | 15 h 31 m | Show | |
This is a 9* play on MIA@KC to go UNDER the total. |
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12-18-17 | Falcons -6.5 v. Bucs | 24-21 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 46 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Atlanta Falcons.
The Bucs host the Falcons on Monday Night, and this game will feature a pair of struggling quarterbacks. Jameis Winston threw for 285 yards and a pair of TDs on 26-of-38 passing in a loss to Detroit last week, but he was picked off twice and lost a fumble in that game. He's 0-5 in his last five starts, and he's thrown seven TD passes and five picks during that span. He's facing an Atlanta defense that ranks 3rd in the league against the pass, in a game that the Falcons need to win. Matt Ryan is also struggling, he completed just 55% of his passes for 221 yards with one TD and three INTs against the Saints last week. The Falcons still managed to win that game, and one of the reasons for that is that they have one of the NFL's most talented running back duos. Tampa ranks 23rd in the NFL against the run, and the Falcons ran all over them a few weeks ago. I expect another strong performance from Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman here tonight. The Falcons own Monday Night Football, they are 5-0 ATS in their last five Monday night games. The Bucs have failed to cover in five straight against divisional opponents. Take ATL. GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-17-17 | Patriots -155 v. Steelers | Top | 27-24 | Win | 100 | 115 h 9 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the New England Patriots. |
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12-17-17 | Rams +1 v. Seahawks | 42-7 | Win | 100 | 158 h 18 m | Show | |
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12-17-17 | Packers v. Panthers -150 | 24-31 | Win | 100 | 133 h 55 m | Show | |
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12-17-17 | Ravens v. Browns +7.5 | 27-10 | Loss | -115 | 39 h 34 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Cleveland Browns. The 0-13 Browns appeared to be well on their way to earning their first "W" of the season last week, but the Packers tied the game with 17 seconds left of the clock, and went on to win in overtime. The Baltimore Ravens suffered a similar fate in Pittsburgh, blowing a double digit lead in the fourth quarter of a 39-38 loss. The Ravens beat Cleveland by a score of 24-10 at home earlier this season, but Cleveland out-gained them 386-337 in total yards. The Ravens have won their last three games at Cleveland, but all three of those wins came in games decided by less than seven points. Josh Gordon doesn't look like a guy that hasn't played football for three years. He's caught seven passes for 154 yards and a TD in two games back. Deshone Kizer had his best game of the season last week, throwing for 214 yards and three TDs on 20-of-28 passing against the Packers, but was also picked off twice. Cleveland's defense has been surprisingly good, ranking 12th in total defense allowing 328.5 yards per game. History tells us that these two teams play close games, and I expect another hard fought battle in bad weather in Cleveland on Sunday. Take CLE. GL,
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12-16-17 | Chargers +1 v. Chiefs | 13-30 | Loss | -110 | 139 h 50 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the LA Chargers.
The Chargers are on a roll, coming into KC as winners of four straight, and seven of their last nine. I bet on LA last week in their 30-13 home win over the Washington Redskins. Here is what I had to say before the kickoff: "Philip Rivers and the Chargers are back in business after winning six of their last eight games. They are locked in a three way tie for first in the ACF West, with Kansas City and Oakland also at 6-6. The Chargers control their own destiny, with a game against the Chiefs at Arrowhead next week, and a home game against the Raiders in their season finale. Rivers has thrown eight TD passes and just one INT in his last four starts. He's coming off a pair of 300+ yard games against Dallas and Cleveland." Rivers threw for 319 yards and two TDsin the win over Washington. The Chiefs have lost six of their last eight overall, and two of those losses came at home. Last week's win over an Oakland team in disarray does little to convince me that they have solved all of their problems. Alex Smith threw for 268 yards and an INT on 20-of-34 passing, and was sacked four times in the win over Oakland. He faces the league's 3rd ranked pass defense on Saturday, and the Chargers rank 5th in the NFL with 37 quarterback sacks. Take LAC. GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-11-17 | Patriots v. Dolphins +12 | 20-27 | Win | 100 | 21 h 58 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Miami Dolphins.
The Patriots will play at Miami on Monday Night, but they could be looking ahead to next Sunday's game against the Steelers. A win would put them level with Pittsburgh at 11-2, setting up a massive game to decide who finishes with the best record in the AFC, securing home field advantage throughout the playoffs. The good news for New England is, Rob Gronkowski will be well rested for the game against Pittsburgh, as he serves a 1-game suspension this week. They could be thin in the backfield with both Mike Gillislee and Dion Lewis possibly out due to illness. The Dolphins are coming off an impressive 35-9 win over the Broncos. Jay Cutler threw for 235 yards and a pair of TDs, while Kenyan Drake ran for 120 yards and a TD on 23 carries. Cutler didn't play in a 35-17 loss at New England a few weeks ago, and the Dolphins last two losses in this series came with their backup quarterback under center. Prior to that they lost at New England last September by a score of 31-24, and they won outright in three straight home meetings versus the Pats. The home team has covered the spread in 10 of the last 11 meetings between these two teams. I'll take the points. Take MIA. GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-10-17 | Ravens +5 v. Steelers | Top | 38-39 | Win | 100 | 16 h 23 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Baltimore Ravens. |
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12-10-17 | Redskins v. Chargers -6 | 13-30 | Win | 100 | 123 h 26 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the LA Chargers. |
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12-10-17 | Packers -170 v. Browns | 27-21 | Win | 100 | 125 h 7 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Green Bay Packers. |
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12-07-17 | Saints v. Falcons UNDER 53.5 | 17-20 | Win | 100 | 33 h 11 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on NO@ATL to go UNDER the total.
I bet on the over in New Orleans home win over Carolina on Sunday, winning that bet with the final score of 31-21. I also bet the over in the Falcons loss to Minnesota, but lost that bet as Atlanta lost 14-9. Neither of those games saw enough combined points to reach tonight's total, and I believe that both teams may come in looking to run the ball on a short week. The Saints duo of Mark Ingram and Alvin Kamara have combined to run for over 1500 yards and 16 TDs. Kamara is also a serious threat in the passing game, ranking second on the team with 59 receptions for 614 yards and four TDs. The Falcons have two of the league's best backs in Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman. While history tells us that these two teams have a history of playing high scoring games, both teams are far better defensively than they have been in previous seasons. Atlanta ranks 6th in the NFL in pass defense, allowing just 208 yards per game. The Saints rank 11th, allowing just 217 yards per game. That's a huge improvement for a New Orleans team that had ranked dead last in pass defense the last few years, and got off to a terrible start again this year. Last week they held Cam Newton to 183 yards and two TDs on 17-of-27 passing. The under is 6-2 in the Saints last eight at Atlanta. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-04-17 | Steelers v. Bengals +6 | 23-20 | Win | 100 | 15 h 11 m | Show | |
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12-03-17 | Eagles -190 v. Seahawks | Top | 10-24 | Loss | -190 | 156 h 11 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Seattle Seahawks have been one of the league's strongest home teams over the past several seasons, so it seems odd to see them as a significant underdog here at home this week. Injuries have taken their toll on this team though, with Kam Chancellor and Richard Sherman both done for the season. Earl Thomas, Bobby Wagner and Shaq Griffin are also banged up. They have a tough assignment against the Eagles, as Philly ranks 1st in the NFL against the run, allowing just 65 rushing yards per game. Seattle's banged up running backs have struggled. Seattle is barely averaging 100 rushing yards per game, ranking 20th. The Seahawks have lost back to back home games to Washington and Atlanta, and it doesn't get any easier this week against an Eagles team coming in riding a nine game winning streak. Philly has allowed 10 points or less in three of their last four games, and with Seattle battling so many injuries on both sides of the ball, I can see the Eagles winning big on the West Coast. Take Philly. GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-03-17 | Panthers v. Saints OVER 47.5 | 21-31 | Win | 100 | 149 h 52 m | Show | |
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12-03-17 | Vikings v. Falcons OVER 47 | 14-9 | Loss | -110 | 149 h 27 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on MIN@ATL to go OVER the total. |
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11-30-17 | Redskins -122 v. Cowboys | 14-38 | Loss | -122 | 22 h 58 m | Show | |
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11-26-17 | Broncos v. Raiders OVER 43 | 14-21 | Loss | -110 | 138 h 22 m | Show | |
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11-26-17 | Saints v. Rams -145 | 20-26 | Win | 100 | 138 h 13 m | Show | |
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11-26-17 | Bills v. Chiefs OVER 46.5 | 16-10 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 43 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on BUF@KC to go OVER the total.
The Buffalo Bills have given up 135 points in three straight losses, and they appear to have given up on this season. They decided to bench starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor in last week's game against LA, and rookie Nathan Peterman threw five INTs in just the first quarter. Taylor came in and threw for 158 yards and a TD and ran for 38 yards and another score, but the Bills lost by a score of 54-24. The Chiefs have lost four of their last five, and rookie RB Kareem Hunt hasn't run for 100 yards since Week 5 at Houston. He should be due for a breakout performance against a Buffalo defense that has allowed an NFL high 16 rushing TDs this season. The Chiefs defense has been questionable all season long, even during their 5-0 start. Kansas City ranks 26th in the NFL in total defense, and injuries to several starting linebackers isn't going to help much. The Bills have gone over the total in five straight overall, and six of their last seven when coming off a loss. I expect both teams to put points on the board here in Kansas City this week. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule |
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11-23-17 | Chargers +1 v. Cowboys | Top | 28-6 | Win | 100 | 77 h 48 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the LA Chargers. |
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11-23-17 | Vikings v. Lions +3 | 30-23 | Loss | -105 | 25 h 27 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Detroit Lions.
The Vikings are sitting in first place in the NFC North with an 8-2 record, but I am still a skeptic. This is a team that lost both it's starting quarterback and it's leading rusher early in the year. Veteran backup Case Keenum has done a terrific job, and Latavius Murray and Jerrick McKinnon have done a decent job filling in for Dalvin Cook. But when I look at Minnesota's schedule, I see wins against Cleveland, Tampa, Baltimore, Chicago and Green Bay without Aaron Rodgers. They lost at home to Detroit in October, and now they come into the Motor City asked to cover a handful of points as a road favorite. I look at the Lions, and I see a team that is far better than it's 6-4 record. Three of those four losses came in one possession games, and that includes a controversial 30-26 loss to the Falcons, when Detroit's game winning TD was called back after video review. The Vikings have lost three straight versus the Lions, despite being favored to win in two of those three games. The underdog is 9-3-1 ATS in the last 13 meetings between the two teams, and the Vikings have failed to cover in seven of their last 10 road games. Take DET. GL, Jesse Schule |
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11-20-17 | Falcons v. Seahawks OVER 45 | Top | 34-31 | Win | 100 | 42 h 54 m | Show |
This is an 8* play on ATL@SEA to go OVER the total.
The Seahawks have held five of their last six opponents to less than 20 points, but the loss of Richard Sherman and Kam Chancellor is likely to hurt their defense. They host the Atlanta Falcons on Monday Night Football, and Atlanta is coming off a 27-7 home win over Dallas. Matt Ryan has had an off year, but he has a history of putting up big numbers against the Seahawks. He faced Seattle twice last year, throwing for over 300 yards in both games, including a 26-24 loss at Seattle. The Falcons knocked Seattle out of the playoffs with a 36-20 home win in the first round. These two teams have a history of playing high scoring games, as six of the last seven head to head meetings have gone over the total. The total for this game is actually lower than it was in each of the last four meetings. The Falcons leading rusher is expected to miss the game due to a concussion, and Seattle has struggled to run the ball all season long. We should expect to see both teams air it out early and often. Russell Wilson ranks 3rd in the NFL in passing yards, and he's thrown for 749 yards and six TDs in his last two home games. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule |
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11-19-17 | Eagles -170 v. Cowboys | Top | 37-9 | Win | 100 | 152 h 43 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Philadelphia Eagles. |
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11-19-17 | Lions -155 v. Bears | 27-24 | Win | 100 | 132 h 28 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Detroit Lions. |
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11-19-17 | Redskins v. Saints OVER 51.5 | 31-34 | Win | 100 | 11 h 36 m | Show | |
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11-19-17 | Chiefs v. Giants OVER 45 | 9-12 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 35 m | Show | |
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11-12-17 | Patriots v. Broncos OVER 46 | Top | 41-16 | Win | 100 | 83 h 49 m | Show |
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11-12-17 | Vikings v. Redskins +1.5 | 38-30 | Loss | -115 | 75 h 58 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Washington Redskins.
Washington is just 4-4, but the Skins are coming off an impressive road win at Seattle. This could breath new life into a team that has faced plenty of adversity. The Vikings come into the nation's capital as a favorite, boasting a 6-2 record. You might remember that Minnesota was in a similar spot last seasons, and would go on to lose five of their final eight games, missing the playoffs. If we take a look at the Vikings schedule, it's tough to pick even one impressive win. Wins over the Bears, Browns, Bucs and Baltimore don't hold up to Washington's wins over the Seahawks in Seattle, the Rams in LA, and the Raiders at home. The Redskins have gotten several key players back from injury, and Kirk Cousins finally appears to be developing some chemistry with his new receiving corps. One would have thought that the Vikings would have been in trouble losing their starting quarterback Sam Bradford, and star running back Dalvin Cook. Case Keenum has overachieved, and I expect him to struggle here on the road in a hostile environment against a defense that is far better than the likes of Cleveland who he faced last week. Take WAS. GL, Jesse Schule |
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11-12-17 | Browns v. Lions -11.5 | 24-38 | Win | 100 | 75 h 39 m | Show | |
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11-12-17 | Steelers v. Colts OVER 43.5 | 20-17 | Loss | -115 | 75 h 38 m | Show | |
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11-06-17 | Lions v. Packers | Top | 30-17 | Win | 100 | 184 h 18 m | Show |
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11-05-17 | Raiders -160 v. Dolphins | 27-24 | Win | 100 | 131 h 10 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Oakland Raiders.
The Raiders get a boost with the return of their star running back this week, while the Dolphins will adjust to life without theirs. It was a curious move by Miami, sending Jay Ajayi to the Eagles via trade. The league's worst offense just lost it's most dynamic player. The move could be interpreted as throwing in the towel just halfway through the season. The Raiders have lost five of their last six, but starting quarterback Derek Carr missed three of those games. The Dolphins were without their starter Jay Cutler, and backup Matt Moore threw for just 176 yards and two picks on 25-of-44 passing in a loss to Baltimore last week. The Raiders are dealing with injuries on defense, and they haven't played well defensively this season. The Dolphins sad sacked offense may not have the weapons to take advantage of that. The Fish come into this game with one quarterback with cracked ribs (Cuter) and a backup with a sore back (Moore). The Dolphins are 15-43-2 ATS in their last 60 home games versus a team with a losing road record. Take OAK. GL, Jesse Schule |
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11-05-17 | Chiefs v. Cowboys OVER 48.5 | 17-28 | Loss | -110 | 128 h 4 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on KC@DAL to go OVER the total. The Kansas City Chiefs are ranked 29th in the NFL against the pass, and they have allowed an NFL worst 19 passing TDs. The Cowboys are also struggling on the defensive side of the ball, and we could see a high scoring battle here in Dallas on Sunday. The Cowboys defense has given up less than 20 points in each of it's last two games, but I think that's a bit of fool's gold. The beat the 49ers by a score of 40-10 in San Francisco, but if it wasn't for a few costly turnovers, the Niners would have put more points on the board. Last week's 33-19 win at Washington was aided by weather. They face a Chiefs team today that ranks 3rd in the NFL in scoring, and has totaled 60 points in their last two games. The Cowboys have gone over in four of their last five home games, while the Chiefs have gone over in six of their last seven overall. The Chiefs lost their last visit to Dallas by a score of 31-26, and another high scoring game is expected this Sunday. Take OVER. GL,
Jesse Schule |
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11-05-17 | Rams -190 v. Giants | 51-17 | Win | 100 | 149 h 59 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the LA Rams. Jesse Schule |
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11-02-17 | Bills -170 v. Jets | 21-34 | Loss | -170 | 83 h 39 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Buffalo Bills. |
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10-30-17 | Broncos v. Chiefs OVER 39 | 19-29 | Win | 100 | 13 h 29 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on DEN@KC to go OVER the total. |
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10-29-17 | Steelers -165 v. Lions | 20-15 | Win | 100 | 14 h 31 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers will visit the Motor City on Sunday night, and they are firing on all cylinders coming off back to back wins over Kansas City and Cincinnati. The Lions are coming off a blowout loss at New Orleans, and they've lost three of their last four overall. Not only are these teams trending in opposite directions, but the Lions have dug themselves into a hole early, trailing at halftime in each of their last four games. The Steelers have their power running game working, with LeVeon Bell running for over 300 yards the last two weeks. The Lions rank among the top teams in the NFL in rushing yards allowed, but if you look at their schedule, you will see that they've played a bunch of teams that struggle to run the football (Arizona, NYG, Minnesota). They were lit up by Saints running back Mark Ingram in their loss at New Orleans. The Steelers are 8-1 in their last nine versus Detroit, and two of those wins have come at Detroit. Take PIT. GL, Jesse Schule
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10-29-17 | Cowboys v. Redskins OVER 48.5 | Top | 33-19 | Win | 100 | 53 h 38 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on DAL@WAS to go OVER the total.
The Cowboys come into this NFC East rivalry game with a 3-3 record, but those wins came against the Giants, Cardinals and winless 49ERS. They are coming off a 40-10 win at San Francisco, which on the surface of things seems like a positive result for their defense. The score doesn't tell the whole story though, as San Francisco had been moving the ball with ease, only to see promising drives end in turnovers. Rookie quarterback CJ Beathard threw for 235 yards on 22-of-38 passing, with no TDs or INTs. Kirk Cousins should be primed for a big game against this suspect Cowboys pass defense. Cousins threw for 303 yards and three TDs in a loss to the Eagles on Monday Night. Last year he threw for a season high 449 yards and three TDs in a 31-26 loss at Dallas, and he threw for 364 yards in a 27-23 home loss to the Cowboys. We saw at least 50 combined points in both those games, and I expect to see another high scoring game here in Washington. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule |
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10-29-17 | Falcons -4 v. Jets | 25-20 | Win | 100 | 96 h 9 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Atlanta Falcons. At 3-4 the Jets have been far more competitive than anybody thought they would be this season. We can't give them too much credit though, as their wins have come against the Browns, Dolphins and Jaguars. Atlanta's offense hasn't been as prolific as it was last year, but this week looks like a good spot for the Falcons to bust loose. The Jets pass defense has surrendered more yards than the Cleveland Browns this season, and in the past two games opponents have thrown for 583 yards and six TDs. Julio Jones is still the most dominant receiver in the game, and the Jets are going to have a tough time keeping him under wraps. "He's going to be a load," Jets head coach Todd Bowles said about Jones. "He's been triple-teamed and quadrupled. ... He's that great." This is a must win game for Atlanta, and with all the talent on both sides of the ball, they should prove to be too much to handle for a below average Jets team. Take ATL. GL, Jesse Schule
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10-23-17 | Redskins v. Eagles -4.5 | 24-34 | Win | 100 | 11 h 3 m | Show | |
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10-22-17 | Saints v. Packers UNDER 48 | 26-17 | Win | 100 | 133 h 14 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on NO@GB to go UNDER the total.
The Packers rank 26th in the NFL in rushing offense, averaging just 88 yards per game on the ground. Any success they have had this season has come from the arm of Aaron Rodgers, who will be sidelined for the remainder of the season with a broken collarbone. Brett Hundley came in to throw for 157 yards with a TD and three INTs in last week's 23-10 loss at Minnesota. They tried to run the ball, but with little success, totaling 72 yards on 24 carries. The Saints come in as winners of three straight, and two of those three wins came on the road. New Orleans has been solid defensively during that span, shutting out the Dolphin in London, and holding the Panthers to 13 points in Carolina. The Packers have a whole host of injuries aside from Aaron Rodgers, with several key players in the secondary ailing, and an offensive line that has been banged up all season. It's going to be asking a lot of Brett Hundley to keep this game close. I expect the Saints to grind out a win here in a low scoring game at Lambeau. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule |
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10-22-17 | Cardinals v. Rams -140 | 0-33 | Win | 100 | 7 h 1 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the LA Rams. The NFL's highest scoring offense will be on display in London this weekend, when the high flying Rams take on Arizona at Wembley. The Cardinals put on quite a show offensively in a 38-33 home win over Tampa last week. While scoring 38 points was impressive, giving up 33 to Tampa's offense led by backup quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick raises some eyebrows. Arizona ranks 25th in the league against the pass, and only Cleveland has allowed more passing TDs than the Cardinals. Jared Goff has had a pretty good start to the season, throwing for almost 1500 yards with eight TDs and just three INTs. He has struggled against elite defenses the last two weeks, but he should be primed for a big game here in London. Carson Palmer has struggled this season when facing heavy pressure, and he could be in trouble against this tough Rams pass rush. LA ranks second in the NFL with 20 sacks on opposing quarterbacks. Take LAR. GL, Jesse Schule |
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10-22-17 | Bucs v. Bills -150 | 27-30 | Win | 100 | 7 h 1 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Buffalo Bills. The Buccaneers are coming off a 38-33 loss to Arizona last week, and Jameis Winston left the game early with a shoulder injury. He's expected to start here in Buffalo, but it remains to be seen how effective he will be against this tough Bills defense. Buffalo is coming off a bye week, and should be ready to pound away with their high powered running game. The Bucs have struggled to defend the run, and last week they gave up 134 yards and two TDs to a 32 year old Adrian Peterson. LeSean McCoy ran for 110 yards in Week 1, but hasn't reached the century mark since. He should benefit from the week off, and I like Shady to have a big game here against the Bucs. Tampa has looked brutal in both road games so far, and they are in a tough spot playing in cold weather in Buffalo. Jameis Winston has thrown three INTs this season, all of those on the road. Last year he was picked off 18 times, and 12 of those INTs came on the road. Take BUF. GL,
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10-22-17 | Saints -180 v. Packers | 26-17 | Win | 100 | 7 h 0 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the New Orleans Saints. The Packers rank 26th in the NFL in rushing offense, averaging just 88 yards per game on the ground. Any success they have had this season has come from the arm of Aaron Rodgers, who will be sidelined for the remainder of the season with a broken collarbone. Brett Hundley came in to throw for 157 yards with a TD and three INTs in last week's 23-10 loss at Minnesota. They tried to run the ball, but with little success, totaling 72 yards on 24 carries. The Saints come in as winners of three straight, and two of those three wins came on the road. New Orleans has been solid defensively during that span, shutting out the Dolphin in London, and holding the Panthers to 13 points in Carolina. The Packers have a whole host of injuries aside from Aaron Rodgers, with several key players in the secondary ailing, and an offensive line that has been banged up all season. It's going to be asking a lot of Brett Hundley to keep this game close. I expect the Saints to grind out a win here in a low scoring game at Lambeau. Take NO. GL, Jesse Schule |
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10-22-17 | Cardinals v. Rams OVER 45 | 0-33 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 60 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on ARI@LAR to go OVER the total. The NFL's highest scoring offense will be on display in London this weekend, when the high flying Rams take on Arizona at Wembley. The Cardinals put on quite a show offensively in a 38-33 home win over Tampa last week. While scoring 38 points was impressive, giving up 33 to Tampa's offense led by backup quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick raises some eyebrows. Arizona ranks 25th in the league against the pass, and only Cleveland has allowed more passing TDs than the Cardinals. Jared Goff has had a pretty good start to the season, throwing for almost 1500 yards with eight TDs and just three INTs. He has struggled against elite defenses the last two weeks, but he should be primed for a big game here in London. Both these teams have well balanced offenses, and we should see plenty of scoring. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule
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