It’s STILL Bowl Season!

We went 1-1-1 on Friday to bring our Bowl record to 6-4-1. Let’s find a few winners for Saturday.

Saturday, Dec. 30

TaxSlayer Bowl

Mississippi State vs. Louisville (-7) | O/U: 63

Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson leads a potent offense against a Mississippi State team that has lost their star quarterback and head coach. MSU ‘s defense is good enough to hold Louisville down for a little while but eventually I think this could turn into a high scoring game. Louisville’s defense can be exploited both running and passing so I expect freshman quarterback Keytaon Thompson to eventually ...

Can Manchester City finish the English Premier League undefeated?

Only once since the English Premier League started in 1992 has a team gone the entire season undefeated. That feat was accomplished by the 2003-04 Arsenal, which won 26 games and drew 12 while losing zero. Arsenal’s undefeated season came 100 years after Preston North End last went an entire league season without losing. To say it isn’t common in the top-flight of English football would be an understatement. However, Manchester City could equal the feat this term.

Manchester City has played 20 of the 38 game schedule without a loss. The team has accumulated 19 wins and one ...

Friday Bowl Fest!

A 1-1 split on Thursday brings our bowl record to 5-3. Here’s a look at Friday’s 5 game slate.

Friday, Dec. 29

Belk Bowl

Wake Forest (-3) vs. Texas A&M | O/U: 65.5

Texas A&M is playing for an interim coach as Kevin Sumlin was fired after the regular season and motivation could be lacking. Wake Forest is looking for their 2nd bowl win in a row and has a big advantage with quarterback John Wolford. This could be a high scoring game but I have more confidence in Wake Forest showing up with a big effort. Let’s ...

Bowling for $!

We go 1-0 yesterday to take our bowl record to 4-2. Let’s take a look at Thursday’s four game slate.

Thursday, Dec. 28

Military Bowl

Virginia vs. Navy (-1) | O/U: 52 ...

NHL Picks: December 29

Buffalo Sabres versus New Jersey Devils

The Sabres come in with the worst record in the Eastern Conference, while the Devils are clinging to the lead in the Metropolitan division. New Jersey won easily as a road underdog on October 9 and hold a huge +27 to +2 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator. Buffalo is first in Team Volatility, which is another strong indicator to pick the Devils. Look for New Jersey to roll in a sleeper of a game.

Philadelphia Flyers versus Tampa Bay Lightning

Tampa Bay has the best record in the NHL and the Flyers are ...

NFL Picks: Week 17

Green Bay Packers versus Detroit Lions

The Packers head into the season finale at 7-8, while the Lions are 8-7. Neither Detroit won the first meeting between the teams this season as a road favorite on November 6. They hold the edge on the Power Ranking Indicator, +19 to +15. They also are “burning hot” on the Team Strength Oscillator versus “average down” for the Packers. Both teams are in the top 10 in Team Volatility, and as a 7.5 point favorite, bodes well for the Lions. The Lions will win the last game of the season to secure a ...

The Bowling Continues!

Another day of college football as the bowl season continues. I see one potential opportunity for us to improve our 3-2 bowl record.

Wednesday, Dec. 27

Independence Bowl

Florida State (-14.5) vs. Southern Miss | O/U: 49

Odell Haggins is the interim coach for Florida State and it appears the players will be motivated to play hard for him. Also, a win for FSU would help them avoid their first losing season since 1976. Despite that, I’m not sure FSU is good enough to be favored by more than two touchdowns against anyone, even a mediocre Southern ...

Are the Vegas Golden Knights a real contender for the NHL Stanley Cup?

The NHL is about to re-start after the Christmas break, and odds makers have had a serious look at possible Stanley Cup winners. As of December 26, Vegas is tied for second favorite in odds to lift the NHL Stanley Cup. Few would have believed an expansion team would have such great futures odds. However, the Golden Knights haven’t been your typical expansion franchise.

The Tampa Bay Lightning are currently odds on favorites to win the NHL Stanley Cup. Listed at +600, the Lightning’s odds reflect their fantastic performance through 35 games. Tampa Bay has the most points ...

Bowl Madness!

A 2-0 sweep brings our bowl record to 3-2. Let’s see if there is anything for us during Tuesday’s action.

Tuesday, Dec. 26

Heart of Dallas Bowl

Utah (-6.5) vs. West Virginia | O/U: 56.5

While West Virginia will be without quarterback Will Grier once again, it’s their defense that has been the problem. This is a mediocre Utah team but head coach Kyle Whittingham is 10-1 in bowl games at Utah so they will be prepared. The line has drifted out a bit with the confirmation Grier won’t be playing so while I think West Virginia has ...

Bowl-O-Rama!

A four game Saturday/Sunday slate makes up the continuation of our NCAAF Bowl previews. We had a 1-2 start to the bowl games so hopefully we can bounce back with a few winners.

Saturday, Dec. 23

Birmingham Bowl

South Florida (-3) vs. Texas Tech | O/U: 66.5

With two high powered offenses, this game will most likely be decided by who can get a timely stop on defense. A lot will depend on how South Florida bounces back from a disappointing loss to UCF. While I think there will be points, there are a few too many ...