12-30-12

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Total Line for 12/30/2012
(Won last game)
Today's Winning Team is:
NBA - Los Angeles Clippers : u195.5
Cost: -110


Run Line for 12/30/2012
(Lost last 4 games)
Today's Winning Team is:
NBA - Los Angeles Clippers : -9
Cost: -110

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Ben Burns
10* Detroit Lions

Blue Chip Under Phi / NYG

Main Event Dallas

Under Dal / Was

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jeff scott ports

4 unit

green bay

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Paul Leiner

100* Princeton +8.5

100* Lions / Bears Over 46

50* Giants -7

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Totals 4 You Selections for Early Sunday, December 30th

2012 National Football League Final Day Triple Lock Parlay!!!!!
Philadelphia under 46 1/2
Chicago/Detroit under 45
Carolina/New Orleans under 54

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Baltimore/Cincinnati over 41
Houston/Indianapolis over 46 1/2
Jacksonville/Tennessee over 41 1/2
Tampa Bay/Atlanta under 45 1/2

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Totals 4 You Selections for Late Sunday, December 30th

2012 National Football League Must-Win Game Total of the Year!!!!!
Dallas/Washington under 50

Late NFL Best Bets
Green Bay/Minnesota over 45 1/2
Kansas City/Denver over 42
Oakland/San Diego under 39
Arizona/San Francisco over 39

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From Platinum Plays.

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the Carolina Panthers +5 over
the New Orleans Saints

Best Bets




the Philadelphia Eagles +7 over
the NY Giants

the Tampa Bay Buccaneers +4 over
the Atlanta Falcons

the Detroit Lions +3 over
the Chicago Bears

the Houston Texans -6½ over
the Indianapolis Colts

500K NBC Lock/Month

the Washington Redskins -3 over
the Dallas Cowboys


Best Bets


the Dallas/Washington Game OVER
the Total Of 49 Points

the Green Bay Packers -3 over
the Minnesota Vikings

the San Francisco 49ers -16½ over
the Arizona Cardinals

the St Louis/Seattle Game OVER
the Total Of 42 Points






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the Buffalo Bills -3 over
the NY Jets

the Seattle Seahawks -11 over
the St Louis Rams

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Lenny Stevens

20 green bay
20 washington
10 chicago
10 new orleans
10 philadelphia

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Never Win Sports

20* Indianapolis
20* Oakland
20* New England
20* New Orleans
20* Tennessee

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MajorCovers

Nfl philly+7

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Bill Hilton- Gameday

3-New England -10
2-Washington -3
2-Minn +3'

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RM29

Thursday he went 1-1
Friday he went 0-3
Yesterday he went 0-3 (including a loss on a level 2 play)

Today - all level 1
Cowboys +3.5
Houston/Indy over 46.5
Seattle - 10.5

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Jimmy Boyd 12/30
5* (NFL) Buffalo Bills +3.5

3* (NFL) Washington Redskins -3
3* (CBB) Southern Illinois -4
3* (NBA) LA Clippers/Utah Jazz OVER 195.5

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Marc Lawrence
NFL PLAYS
Sunday 12/30
NFL - 4* Game 331 - Rams (+10.5) - Division Play of the Year
NFL - 3* Game 320 - Vikings (+3.5)

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Fargo's 10* NBA SUNDAY ENFORCER (PERFECT 3-0 SAT.)


Milwaukee Bucks at Detroit Pistons Dec 30 2012 7:35PM


Miami is on a two-game losing streak and both losses came against the teams in this matchup. Detroit defeated the Heat on Friday by 10 points at home while Milwaukee took them out last night by nine points at home. The Pistons have the big advantage here of having a day off since their big win while the Bucks have to travel and play the next day after their upset victory. Milwaukee is now four games over .500 on the season following consecutive wins at home but this is not a spot the Bucks have prospered in this season. Milwaukee is 0-5-1 ATS this season in the second of a back-to-back set. This includes going 0-1 when going from home to the road as after the Bucks defeated Indiana, they lost by 10 at Memphis the following night. The Pistons snapped a six game losing streak last Friday and are riding a 3-1 streak over their last four games even though two of those games came against hapless Washington. Still, they are playing with confidence and after the Bucks win last night, they know they have to come to play tonight. Milwaukee is 0-4 ATS in this underdogs price range while going just 5-10 ATS following a win. Meanwhile the Pistons are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 home games against teams with a winning road record and are riding a four-game cover streak. While going 2-13 against the Western Conference, Detroit is a much more respectable 8-9 against the Eastern Conference. 10* (802) Detroit Pistons


Prediction: Detroit Pistons




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Utah Jazz at Los Angeles Clippers Dec 30 2012 9:35PM


I'm playing on Utah and LA to finish UNDER the total. I won with the Jazz when these teams faced each other at Utah a couple of nights. For tonight's rematch, I feel that the value lies in the total. Note that the O/U line is a handful of points higher than it was just two nights ago. While the Jazz were able to score at home, the Clippers have been very stingy at home. They're allowing only 90.9 ppg here on the season, limiting opposing teams to just 42% shooting. Even including Thursday's result, the UNDER is still 6-3 in Utah's last nine games and 8-3 in LA's last 11. I expect a slight slower tempo and a much lower final combined score and feel that the number is generously high. *9 best bet


Prediction: under


Team Del Genio 10* Conf Game of the Month


Southern Illinois at Missouri St. Dec 30 2012 6:30PM


Play on Southern Illinois at 6:30 ET. This is some GREAT value in having to only lay a couple buckets against a Missouri State team that has been truly awful so far. The Bears come into Sunday's MVC opener on an eight-game losing streak and their only two wins have coming against non-DI teams, Malone College and Philander Smith. We're not making this up. It has gotten downright ugly in Springfield with MSU shooting just 37.6% for the season, including 26% from three-point range. It also doesn't help that they are making less than 60% of their free-throw attempts. Five of their previous six losses have come by double digits, and one of those was to non-lined Alabama A&M. They scored just 47 pts in that matchup and then managed only 51 in a 20-point loss to New Mexico State last weekend. It was another awful shooting night for the Bears, who were only 19 of 57 from the floor. Over the last two seasons, they are now 0-6 ATS after scoring 55 pts or less. They have gone six straight games without scoring 55. Meanwhile, this is a bad matchup with Southern Illinois for a variety of reasons. This is a revenge-minded Salukis teams, and not for just a pair of losses last year, but six in a row overall to Missouri State! And it's not just the team that's anxious for revenge. First year HC Barry Hinson was fired five years ago by MSU after averaging 18.7 wins for a nine-year period. So he will REALLY want to win here. Southern Illinois is off a loss at Utah State last Saturday, which was understandable as they were not only a 6.5-pt underdog, but also playing w/out rest in USU's own tournament. The Aggies shot 60% in that game (including 6 for 9 from three-point range), something that Missouri State won't be doing here. SIU has a significant edge on the boards here as they +6 in rebounding differential while MSU is -6 for the season. Southern Illinois is our 10* Missouri Valley Game of the Month


Prediction: Southern Illinois




Fargo's 10* CBB SUPREME ANNIHILATOR (82% CBB RUN)


Wofford at Virginia Dec 30 2012 1:00PM


Wofford is coming off a big upset at Xavier as it won by a point as 9.5-point underdogs last Saturday. That does two things for us here as it provides a possible letdown spot even though it was a week ago and it will guarantee that Virginia does not take the Terriers lightly. The Terriers went to the CBI Tournament a year ago, which is another reason Virginia will not look past them, but they are in rebuilding mode as the roster consists of 12 players that are either freshmen or sophomores. This is a very average team that has trouble scoring as they are averaging just 59.2 ppg on 38.1 percent shooting and those number drop in road games. That is a problem against Virginia which has one of the best defenses in the nation as the Cavaliers are allowing just 51.7 ppg on 35.4 percent shooting and those numbers drop to 47.6 ppg on 31.8 percent shooting in eight home games where the Cavaliers are a perfect 8-0. Virginia was riding an eight-game winning streak as well as a six-game cover streak before losing against Old Dominion at the Richmond Coliseum in its most recent game last Saturday. The Monarchs came into that game 1-10 and were missing two key players so it is pretty obvious Virginia just didn't show up for that one. The Terriers are also a good defensive team but Virginia is 20-9 ATS in its last 29 games against teams averaging 64 ppg or less while Wofford is 3-13 ATS in its last 16 road games following an outright win as an underdog. 10* (824) Virginia Cavaliers - Supreme Annihilator


Prediction: Virginia




Marc's Double Perfect ATS College Hoops Top Play!


Northern Iowa at Wichita State Dec 30 2012 6:00PM


Play on: Northern Iowa (Game 817) Note: When the Panthers take on the Shockers in a Missouri valley contest at Wichita State this Sunday, Northern Iowa will take the court looking to avenge a pair of losses suffered in this series last year. That's good news considering they are 11-2 SU and 9-4 ATS in this series when seeking revenge, including 4-0 SUATS when WSU is off a win of 7 or more points. With NIU 5-1 SU and 6-0 ATS as dogs in conference openers the last six years, we'll grab the points in this payback today. We recommend a 3-unit play on Northern Iowa. Thank you and good luck as always.


Prediction: Northern Iowa






SCOTT SPREITZER'S CBB TOP DOG SHOCKER! *42-23 Run!


Northern Iowa at Wichita State Dec 30 2012 6:00PM


I'm taking the points with Northern Iowa on Sunday. First glance and you'll see Wichita State with an 11-1 record, looking to make it three straight over Northern Iowa, who sports a 7-5 mark. But last year's sweep was done by a different looking Shocker squad. WSU returned just two starters to this season's team and now they've lost three important cogs to injury. Guards Evan Wessel (finger) and Ron Baker (foot) are out indefinitely. The two averaged a combined 12.8 ppg & 4 apg, getting 19 and 25 minutes per game, respectively. But the main injury is the one suffered by leading scorer and rebounder Carl Hall. I went against the Shockers and cashed when Tennessee won 69-60 as a short underdog. Hall scored 21 of his team's 60 points in that game, making 9 of 10 shots, while grabbing 9 rebounds. The rest of the team combined for 39 points on 12 of 45 shooting with just 19 rebounds. The Shockers have seen their scoring dip from an average of over 70 ppg down to 62 ppg in the two games since Hall has been sidelined (thumb). Wichita built that record with those three players and against an extremely soft schedule. Meanwhile, Northern Iowa, who returned four starters from last year's squad, has already played St. Mary's at home, UNLV on the road, with neutral site games against Memphis, Louisville, and Stanford. By the way, the Panthers beat SMC and came within five points of both Memphis and Louisville. This is a team that's flying under the radar heading into Mo-Valley action. They're 10-2 ATS on the road against teams playing better than .800 basketball. I expect UNI to grab a big conference road win in this one, but my play is to take the points for insurance. I'm backing Northern Iowa, plus the points on Sunday. Thanks! GL! Scott Spreitzer.


Prediction: Northern Iowa



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Dallas Cowboys at Washington Redskins Dec 30 2012 8:30PM


At 8:30 pm, on Sunday, our selection is on the 'under' in the Dallas/Washington game. This selection is purely technical in nature, as it falls into 59-24 and 160-105 Totals Systems of mine. Additionally, since 1984, 40 of 59 NFC East Division games have gone 'under' the total when the line has been higher than 44 points. Finally, Dallas has gone 'under' in nine of 10 road games the past two seasons when the line has been higher than 44 points, and Washington has gone 'under' in 12 of 17 games vs. winning teams. Look for a low-scoring game in this critical NFC East game on Sunday night. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.


Prediction: under


Bet Type: TOTAL






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Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers Dec 30 2012 4:25PM


At 4:25 pm, our selection is on the SF 49ers minus the points over Arizona. Last week, the Niners were blasted 42-13 by the Seahawks, and that defeat put the Niners in a precarious position, as they no longer control their own destiny to earn a 1st round bye. Instead, they must root for the Vikings to upset Green Bay on Sunday. Even worse for San Francisco: it now must win this afternoon to claim its second straight NFC West crown. I think it will, as NFL teams are an awesome 26-10 ATS at home off a 21-point (or worse) defeat, if they're a winning team, and favored by more than seven points. And it certainly won't hurt to see an Arizona team that's lost six straight road games -- and one which will hand the quarterback reins to Brian Hoyer, who will make his first NFL start. The Cards have dropped three straight in SF by an average of 20.7 ppg, and the 49ers are a super 14-4 ATS off an ATS loss. This will be another rout. Lay the points. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.


Prediction: San Francisco 49ers






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Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings Dec 30 2012 4:25PM


At 4:25 pm, our selection is on the Minnesota Vikings + the points over Green Bay. Last week, the Vikes went into Houston and blew out the AFC South leaders, 23-6. And that road win followed a road triumph in St. Louis where Minny routed the Rams 36-22. Now, the Vikes return home with an opportunity to make the Playoffs for the first time since 2009. With such a prize on the line, I think the Vikes will rise to the occasion, and upset Green Bay. For technical support, consider that .500 (or better) home dogs (or PK) are an awesome 73% ATS if they're off back to back road wins. Last week, Green Bay won 55-7 over the Titans. Unfortunately, road favorites (or PK) have covered 0 of 9 division games off win by more than 40 points. Take Minnesota. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.


Prediction: Minnesota Vikings






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Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals Dec 30 2012 1:00PM


At 1 pm, our selection is on the Cincy Bengals minus the points over the Baltimore Ravens. Last week, the Ravens upset the defending Super Bowl Champs -- the NY Giants -- and snapped a 3-game SU/ATS losing streak. Cincinnati also won last week with an impressive 3-point win at Pittsburgh to knock the Steelers out of the Playoff chase. Both Baltimore and Cincy will be in the post-season, and they may even have a re-match next weekend. But for this contest, I'm going to play on the Bengals. Even though the Ravens were impressive last week, they're still a team going in the wrong direction, as they're 1-3 SU/ATS over their last four games, while Cincy is on a 6-1 SU/ATS run. Even worse for the Ravens: since 1980, winning teams are a poor 230-296 ATS on the road off an upset win, if they're not favored by 7 points. Take the Bengals. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.


Prediction: Cincinnati Bengals




Larry Ness' 10* NFL Total GOY (the Big One)


New York Jets at Buffalo Bills Dec 30 2012 1:00PM


My 10* NFL Total GOY is on the NYJ/Buf Over at 1:00 ET.


The weather will be typically Buffalo-like and the game will have many angles as to just who and who isn't coming back next year. Both Rex Ryan and Chan Gailey (15-32) have to be worried about their jobs plus Sanchez and Fitzgerald, despite big dollars owed each, are surely concerned.Sanchez was not even expected to start but Ryan revealed Thursday that Sanchez would start the season finale due to a concussion McElroy sustained while being sacked 11 times against San Diego.The New York Jets' season appears to be ending much the way it began, fit for a three-ring circus.However, Sanchez can draw on good Week 1 memories, his best game of the year (266 yards with a 3-1 ratio & 123.4 rating), as the Jets beat the Bills, 48-28.He faces a Buffalo D which has allowed 28.4 PPG, the second-worst total in the NFL. The Bills have lost seven of nine after Sunday's 24-10 defeat at Miami Buffalo's offense continues to sputter, putting the focus on quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick's struggles even more. The Bills have scored 13 offensive touchdowns over their last eight games with Fitzpatrick accounting for eight TDs and seven interceptions over that span, However, on the year he has a 23-16 ratio, needing two TD passes to surpass his career-high of 24, set last season (he'll get them!). CJ Spiller has run for 241 yards and a TD on 39 carries (6.2 yards per carry) in two games since Fred Jackson suffered a season-ending injury. He enters the last game of the season with 1,185 yards on 6.5 YPC.He'll face a NYJ rush D which ranks 27th (35.3 YPG). Both QBs have little to lose and I'm betting will thrive. The poor weather report gives us an even lower 'target' than anticipated and I'm "all in!"


Good luck...Larry


Prediction: over






Larry's 10* NFL Wk 17 Las Vegas Insider (10-4 run)


Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants Dec 30 2012 1:00PM


My 8* NFL Week 17 Las Vegas Insider is on the NY Giants at 1:00 ET.


The New York Giants sat at 7-7 late last year but closed with impressive wins over the Jets and Cowboys, giving them the NFC East title. Four wins later and the Giants earned their second Super Bowl trophy in five years (both over the Pats). A "repeat performance" hardly seems likely, though. New York led the NFC East most of the season, getting off to a 6-2 start that seemed to indicate the defending Super Bowl champs were once again contenders. However, the Giants have since dropped five of seven, including consecutive losses the last two weeks, 34-0 in Atlanta and then getting CRUSHED in Baltimore by the Ravens (who entered in full-blown free-fall mode), 33-14. Last week's defeat in Baltimore eliminated them from winning the division. Now New York must beat Philadelphia (4-11) and hope Chicago, Minnesota and Dallas all lose in order to gain the No. 6 seed as a wild card. "Obviously, the scenarios are very possible," quarterback Eli Manning said. "It's not like a bunch of huge upsets have to happen. These are three divisional games being played and in the division, you never know what might occur." That's an optimistic take but the good news is the Giants draw the Eagles, who have played horribly, all but assuredly costing Andy Reid his job, who is the NFL's longest-tenured coach. Philly opened 3-1 but warning signs were everywhere, as the three wins came by a combined four points. It surely wasn't all Vick's fault but the QB seems to have learned little in his career about reading defenses or making good decisions (evidenced by his nine INTs and four lost fumbles in his nine games). Vick went down with a concussion in a Week 10 loss to the Cowboys, 38-23. Rookie Nick Foles has started the last seven games and while he's shown promise, he couldn't get the Eagles into the win column, save once. The Eagles dropped EIGHT straight games after their Week 4 win over the Giants, before finally breaking through with a 23-21 win at Tampa (Foles threw two late-game TD passes, overcoming a 21-10 deficit). Two losses have followed that win (Philly has now lost 10 of 11) and last Sunday in a 27-20 loss to the Redskins, Foles was sacked five times, causing him a concussion. That's landed him on IR, so it's back to Vick, who hasn't played since suffering a concussion during a loss to the Cowboys on Nov 11 but has been cleared to return for a few weeks now. Eagle fans will point out that they've won EIGHT of their last nine vs the Giants, including the last five in New York. However, this Eagles team just doesn't have much left, while the Giants are not 'dead' just yet and have an uncanny habit of "playing lucky" in these types of situation. "Our fans are here," coach Tom Coughlin said. "We're excited to play in front of our fans and I hope that engenders the same kind of result this Sunday." That's EXACTLY what I expect. The Giants last two games at Met-life Stadium have been a 38-10 win over the Packers and a 52-27 win over the Saints. That's an average winning margin of 26.5 PPG. Well, that may be too much to expect but covering this number (currently about a TD or just a wee bit more) should be no problem.


Good luck...Larry


Prediction: New York Giants


Bet Type: SPREAD






Larry's 10* PERFECT STORM-NFL (14-4 s/2011)


Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals Dec 30 2012 1:00PM


My 10* PERFECT STORM is on the Cin Bengals at 1:00 ET.


The Bengals joined the Steelers and Ravens last year as the third AFC North team to qualify for the playoffs, led by a pair of rookies, QB Andy Dalton and receiver AJ Green (both Pro Bowlers). However, backing up a playoff season with another one the following year has not been a Cincinnati trait (last accomplished in 81-82). The Bengals ended a long playoff drought in 2005 by winning the AFC North but then followed with 8-8, 7-9 and 4-11-1 years. The team won the AFC North again in 2009 but fell to 4-12 in 2010.Then came last year’s wild card appearance.The Bengals host the Ravens Sunday, with both teams having clinched playoffs spots and are pretty much locked in their respective slots. The Ravens could move to the No. 3 seed with a win and an unlikely New England loss to Miami but Cincinnati is stuck in the AFC six-hole with nowhere to go. That said, the Bengals are the much hotter team, having won and covered SIX six their last seven and found a way to win in Pittsburg last week, despite three giveaways and only 14 yards rushing. Last week's scoring drought was rare, as Cincy's averaged 25.6 PPG in winning SIX of seven. Meanwhile, the Bengal defense has allowed just 12.1 PPG in that same span.The Ravens finally broke out of their slump last Sunday, routing the Giants, 33-14 in Baltimore.However, we all know that Flacco's been solid at home this season, while struggling badly on the road. Flacco's QB rating at home is 99.0 (15-5 ratio) with Baltimore averaging 31,8 PPG, while his QB rating is 75.4 on the road (7-5 ratio) with the Ravens averaging just 18.1 PPG. Cincy's ferocious pass rush (45 sacks) will be after Flacco all afternoon and I expect to see the Joe Flacco we saw in the beginning of December (three-game slide), NOT the confident we saw vs the suddenly slumping Giants. Flacco was greatly helped by Baltimore rushing for a season-high 224 yards last week, but the Cincinnati defense has allowed an average of only 58.0 yards on the ground over its last four contests. Speaking of defenses, we haven't seen a "typical" Baltimore one all season.The Bengal train keeps rolling!


Good luck...Larry


Prediction: Cincinnati Bengals






Larry Ness' Superstar Triple Play (3-in-1)


Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints Dec 30 2012 1:00PM


My 8* play is on the NO Saints at 1:00 ET.


After disappointing seasons, the Carolina Panthers and New Orleans Saints are both looking to use their Week 17 meeting to springboard them to better things next year.However, it's unclear whether a win in New Orleans on Sunday will help keep Carolina from making sweeping organizational changes.Since starting 2-8, the Panthers (6-9) have won four of five. They've won three straight by double digits, including a victory against the NFC's top seed Atlanta, but it still might not be enough for owner Jerry Richardson to retain coach Ron Rivera for another year. Rivera is 12-19 in two seasons at the helm and still has two years remaining on his contract. But even a 7-9 finish would likely be a disappointment for a team that seemed to have a shot at its first playoff berth since 2008-09 after Cam Newton burst on the scene as a rookie last season and the team won four of its final six games. Newton contributed to many of Carolina's "close losses" early on but he's somewhat salvaged his 2012 season with 10 TDs and just one INT (four rushing TDs) in Carolina's 4-1 run.The Saints (7-8) will miss the playoffs for the first time in four years. New Orleans faced an uphill fight after the team's suspensions because of the bounty scandal and started 0-4. Despite going 7-4 since, including Sunday's 34-31 overtime win at Dallas, during which Drew Brees threw for 446 yards and three TDs, the Saints were eliminated from contention due to other results. New Orleans' defense will try to avoid infamy on Sunday. The Saints have surrendered 6,512 yards this season, 281 shy of the record 6,793 given up by the 1981 Baltimore Colts. The Saints have allowed 434.1 YPG, over 40 yards more than the next worst team.However, they have improved recently, allowing 376.8 YPG over the last five games. The Saints' 41-0 shutout of Tampa Bay two weeks ago was the team's first since 1995. Carolina had lost four straight in the series before Newton accounted for 324 total yards and two scores in a 35-27 win on Sept 16. A Saints victory on Sunday gets them to 8-8 and it seems like a real goal for this team. Brees (7 TDs / 0 INTs. the last two games) has his mojo back (nine INTs in a three-game losing streak) and that's not mentioning RBs Ingram and Sproles playing well again. The Panthers seem to be a popular pick here but I believe they'll run into a highly motivated and revenge-minded Saints team and especially here in New Orleans, I'll take Brees over Newton anytime.


Good luck...Larry


Prediction: New Orleans Saints








Hollywood Sports' 25* REVENGE GAME OF THE YEAR!


Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals Dec 30 2012 1:00PM


At 1:00 PM EST on Sunday, we will be playing the Cincinnati Bengals (306) minus the point(s) versus the Baltimore Ravens (305). The playoff picture is pretty much settled in the AFC with all six teams clinching their spots last weekend. Cincinnati (9-6) will be the 6th seed no matter what while Baltimore will likely be the 4th seed hosting Indianapolis -- with the outside chance of a Patriots loss (along with their victory) seeing them host these Bengals next week. Yet one team seems particularly motivated to play well in this game -- and it is Cincinnati who looks to avenge their rough 44-12 loss to Baltimore that began the season. Said head coach Marvin Lewis: "We didn't kick the season off very good, and now we get to finish it at home … We don't know who we will play (in the playoffs) or where. We just have to take it on ourselves." For Lewis, that means bringing their "A-Game": "More in focus, though, is the Baltimore Ravens. They are a good team that just won our division and a team that beat the snot out of us in the first game … The only thing that is at stake is you go out and play to win the game every time we go … That's important." The Bengals are building confidence having won six of their last seven games which includes wins against their nemesis Steelers last week as well as a decisive win over the defending Super Bowl Champion Giants. Led by defensive lineman Geno Atkins, the Cincy defense is becoming elite. Over their last six games, they are limiting teams to just 264.3 total which makes them the stingiest defense in the NFL over that span. Over their last four games, they are holding teams to only 58.0 rushing YPG. But this is a team that still needs work for an offense that ranks 20th in the NFL. Look for the Bengals to press to keep their momentum going against the Ravens -- while getting some revenge from the beginning of the season -- after their 13-10 win at Pittsburgh as a 3-point underdog. Cincinnati has covered the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games after a point spread win. The Bengals have also covered the spread in 8 of their last 10 games after holding their last opponent to 14 points or less. Cincy has now covered 4 of their last 5 games against teams with a winning record. And they have covered 4 straight against teams from the AFC. Furthermore, in their last 7 meetings with the Ravens in Cincinnati, the Bengals have covered the spread (and won straight-up) 5 of these contests. Furthermore, they are supported by a situational angle that has been 76% effective since 1983. Teams with a winning percentage in the 60-75% range listed in the +/- 3-point range coming off a win on the road by three points or less now facing a team with a winning record have then covered the point spread in 34 of the last 45 situations where these conditions applied.


Baltimore (10-5) played one of their best games in months last week against a listless Giants team as they triumphed by a 33-14 score. But we remember how bad the Ravens have looked the previous three weeks that all ended in losses (and a fired offensive coordinator). Just how motivated will Baltimore be in this one since (a) New England will unlikely lose to Miami and (b) a playoff matchup with young Indianapolis is probably more attractive than a third contest against a heated divisional rival? Baltimore has some key injured players that may quickly hit the bench in this one. As it is, the Ravens have underachieved this time of season having failed to cover the point spread in 6 of their last 7 games played in December. And Baltimore is not nearly as good on the road as they are at home. While the Ravens average 352.5 total YPG, this number plummets to only 297.6 total YPG when on the road. In fact, Baltimore is being outgained by 65.7 total YPG away from home this season. Expect Baltimore to suffer yet another letdown in this one after being 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games after a victory. The Ravens passed for 309 yards in that contest -- but they are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games after passing for at least 250 yards in their last game. Baltimore did hold the Giants to 67 rushing yards in that one -- and they have failed to cover the point spread in 4 straight games after holding their last opponent to 90 rushing yards or less. And in their last 5 games against teams with a winning record, the Ravens are just 1-3-1 ATS. Together, these team trends produce our specific 46-10-3 ATS combined angle for this situation. Lastly, because Baltimore raced to a 24-7 halftime lead last week, they now fall into a historical "play-against" angle that has been 81% effective since 1983. Road underdogs (or pick 'ems) who score 23-27 PPG (Baltimore: 25.4 PPG) who scored at least 24 points in the first half of their last game -- now facing a team that holds their opponents to 18-23 PPG (Cincinnati defense: 20.2 PPG) -- these road teams have then failed to cover the point spread in 25 of the last 31 situations where these conditions applied. Cincinnati does not want to begin the playoffs on the heels of a home loss versus a Ravens' team that crushed them by 32 points to begin the season. To pull an upset next week, Lewis needs his team confident -- and a win here goes a long way to establish that swagger. 25* NFL Revenge Game of the Year with the Cincinnati Bengals (306) minus the point(s) versus the Baltimore Ravens (305). Best of luck for us -- Frank.


Prediction: Cincinnati Bengals


Bet Type: SPREAD






IRON HORSE 10* SUNDAY NIGHT GAME OF YEAR (DAL/WAS)


Dallas Cowboys at Washington Redskins Dec 30 2012 8:30PM


The NFC East is up for grabs after the NY Giants went on their 2-5 SU losing skid their final seven games of the season. Now the winner of this Sunday Night Football game between Washington and Dallas will win the division title. While Washington hasn't been a Playoff contender the past few years, beating division opponents is the one thing that they have done extremely well, owning a 9-2 ATS record against NFC East foes since last season, including a perfect 5-0 ATS (4-1 SU) this year! One of those wins came against this Cowboys squad, in Dallas, 38-31, back on November 22nd. Now this streaking Redskins squad is 6-0 SU & ATS since November 18th and rookie QB Robert Griffin has scored 31 points or more in 4 of those 6 games. With the Cowboys allowing 33 points or more in 3 of their last 5 games, we'll lay the points with Redskin's QB RGIII, as he can prove he's the real deal by taking the Skins to the Playoffs by winning the biggest game of his short NFL career in front of a national television audience on Sunday Night Football.
10* Play On Washington


Prediction: Washington Redskins


Bet Type: SPREAD




Team Del Genio 10* NFC East GOY (Dal/Was)


Dallas Cowboys at Washington Redskins Dec 30 2012 8:30PM


Play on Dallas at 8:30 ET. Surprise, surprise. It seems as if all the talking heads are handing the division to the Redskins. And it's fairly easy to understand why. Dallas seems to ALWAYS fail in the clutch. In fact, they have ended the last two regular seasons by losing playoff-elimination games to their other NFC East rivals, Philadelphia and the Giants. With Tony Romo at QB, the Cowboys are just 1-5 SU in playoff/elimination-type games. Meanwhile, Washington has the exciting RGIII & has won and covered its last six games to surge in front of the division. The Redskins are one of five teams that have not won a division title since 2002's realignment. But, at the risk of being a "party pooper," they have also escaped by the skin of their teeth in almost all of those wins. Four of those six wins have come by a touchdown or less. The two that were not came against Philadelphia and Cleveland. They did win in Dallas on Thanksgiving Day, 38-31 as a three-point dog, a misleading final considering a 28-3 halftime advantage. It was their fifth consecutive ATS win over the Cowboys. But lost in the shuffle is how well the Cowboys have been playing of late. They did lose LW in OT vs. New Orleans, getting a bad break in the extra period as the Saints recovered a fumble, allowing them to kick a GW chip shot FG. Prior to that loss, however, Dallas had won five of six games. Their only loss was to the Redskins. QB Tony Romo has been outstanding since that defeat, throwing for over 1300 yds w/ a 10-1 TD-INT ratio in four games. He is averaging 353 yds passing per game his L5 contests. The Cowboys actually play better on the road, as shown by a 4-3 SU/5-2 ATS record. In the second half of the season, Dallas has turned the ball over more than once in only one game - the loss to Washington. I realize that this is a highly contrarian play given Dallas' previous big game woes, but at least they have experience in such settings while this is arguably Washington's biggest game s/ 1999. Remember when Dallas opened the season by stunning the Giants? No one gave them a chance that night, including us. Take the points in a game that figures to come down to the wire. Dallas is our 10* NFC East Game of the Year.


Prediction: Dallas Cowboys


Bet Type: SPREAD






Team Del Genio FAMOUS NFL Trifecta (64% This Year)


Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings Dec 30 2012 4:25PM


Play on Green Bay at 4:25 ET. Minnesota cannot be allowed to make the playoffs. Going into last week, QB Christian Ponder was actually averaging fewer yds per pass than RB Adrian Peterson was averaging per rush attempt. No Vikings receiver has gone for more than 53 yds since Week 10. Green Bay has owned this NFC North rivalry, taking five in a row and 10 of the last 13. This includes a 24-13 win at Lambeau back in Week 13 in spite of Peterson going for 210 yards. Despite the remarkable season, he cannot be counted on that kind of performance every week. Quietly, the Packers have won nine of 10 and are in position to earn themselves a first round bye, which seemed unlikely even a month ago. But QB Aaron Rodgers is back to playing remarkably well. He has been particularly brilliant through the years against Minnesota, completing 73% of his pass attempts w/ a 14-3 TD-INT ratio and 122.3 QB rating in beating them five straight times. He is just lethal indoors. In his last nine dome games, Rodgers has averaged 317 passing YPG w/ a 27-2 TD-INT ratio while also completing 71% of his passes. Even better is that Rodgers now seems to have a run game to support him. Despite lacking a clear #1 RB, the Packers offense has gone over 100 yds rushing six of the last seven games, including five straight. HC Mike McCarthy has owned the NFC North, going 10-1 ATS the last three years. Again, Minnesota does not "seem" like a playoff team, thus a loss here seems like what "should" happen. Take Green Bay.


Prediction: Green Bay Packers


Bet Type: SPREAD




Fargo's NFL SUPREME ANNIHILATOR (PERFECT WK17 LY)


Jacksonville Jaguars at Tennessee Titans Dec 30 2012 1:00PM


I was waiting to catch the latest injury news in this game and the news is not good for Jacksonville while it is much better for Tennessee. The Jaguars have an injury list that is loaded with players on the IR with wide receiver Cecil Shorts the latest to go on. The Jaguars five players from the defense that are listed as probable and while that means they will most likely go, they are not close to 100 percent on that side of the ball. Coming off a gallant effort against the Patriots, the defense is in for a long day Sunday. For Tennessee, it was feared Chris Johnson may not be able to go but he has been upgraded to probable after getting hurt in Green Bay last week. The Titans got pummeled against the Packers and I expect a big effort to close out the season to springboard into next year as this is a talented team but nothing went right this year. Tennessee will also be out for revenge as it was one of just two teams that the Jaguars defeated this season, and the only one since the middle of September. The Titans were embarrassed last week and players and coaches were quoted afterward that they have one game left to get it right and this is the perfect opponent for that to happen. Tennessee is 10-2 ATS in its last 12 games after scoring 14 points or fewer in two straight games while the Jaguars are 1-4 ATS against teams with a losing record. 9* (312) Tennessee Titans


Prediction: Tennessee Titans




Fargo's 10* NFL DARK HORSE DANDY (SWEET 10-4 RUN)


St. Louis Rams at Seattle Seahawks Dec 30 2012 4:25PM


Seattle is playing at a very high level right now so this will not be a very popular pick but the majority of mine in the NFL aren't popular anyway. The Seahawks are coming off a blowout win over San Francisco to keep their divisional hopes alive but those hopes are slim. Seattle needs to win and have San Francisco to lost at home against Arizona and that is pretty unlikely so we could see Seattle resting some players as the game progresses. It was the third straight blowout victory for the Seahawks as they have outscored their opponents 150-30 but keeping this up is extremely difficult. Because of the big wins, the line has gone through the roof and that is proven by the fact that Seattle was laying the exact same number against the Cardinals at home three weeks ago and the Rams cannot be compared to Arizona. St. Louis has closed strong and while it will not make the playoffs, finishing with a winning record is the goal right now. The Rams are 4--1 over their last five games and they have not lost on the road since mid-October at Miami, going 3-0-1 since then. This is a revenge game for Seattle but that is not a big factor and it actually goes against the Seahawks as we play against home favorites that are revenging a loss after two consecutive covers as a favorite. This situation is 23-5 ATS (82.1 percent) over the last 10 seasons. 10* (331) St. Louis Rams


Prediction: St. Louis Rams


Bet Type: SPREAD






Fargo's 10* NFL SUNDAY ENFORCER (PERFECT WK17 LY)


Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots Dec 30 2012 4:25PM


The Patriots played a horrible game at home against San Francisco two weeks ago and instead of coming out and rebounding huge last week, they struggled again against the Jaguars. New England won but if was hardly a good effort and the Patriots know that they need a big game heading into the playoffs. New England is still in line for the top seed in the AFC but it needs both Houston and Denver to lose. The Texans play early so New England will know its fate but that doesn't mean it will quit should Houston win as a first round bye would still be a possibility should Denver lose. That scenario isn't likely but as stated, the Patriots are going to play to win and win big to get their momentum and confidence back in order. The Dolphins are not going to give in either as they have won two straight games but those both came at home against the lowly Jaguars and Bills. They have lost three straight road games and overall have been outgained in nine of their last 11 games and 11 of 16 on the season. They hung tough against New England in the first meeting and we are actually getting line value on the Patriots as they were favored by eight points in Miami and are favored by only two more points here. New England is 18-6 ATS in the last two weeks of the regular season under head coach Bill Belichick so it will again play full out for four quarters. 10* (304) New England Patriots


Prediction: New England Patriots


Bet Type: SPREAD






Fargo's 10* NFL TOTALS DOMINATOR (PERFECT WK17 LY)


Dallas Cowboys at Washington Redskins Dec 30 2012 8:30PM


Dallas and Washington are playing for the NFC East and neither team will want to get into a shootout as that is where the majority of mistakes can be made. We are getting a lot of value here as well based on recent results and recent meeting history. These teams met on Thanksgiving and the game flew over the number as 69 points were scored on a 47-point closing number. Additionally, both teams have been involved in high-scoring games of late as Dallas as gone over in two straight games and even though both went into overtime, that did not come into play. Meanwhile Washington has gone over in three straight games and because of these factors, we are seeing a very high number here. Not counting Dallas playing New Orleans last week, this is the highest total the Cowboys have seen and for Washington, it has gone under in the last four games where the total was 48 points or higher. Add to the fact this is the Sunday night game and the public will be all over the over so the market had to adjust. Dallas is 7-0 to the under in its last seven games on the road with a total of 45.5 or higher while Washington is 12-5 to the under in its last 17 games against teams with a winning record. 10* Under (315) Dallas Cowboys/(316) Washington Redskins


Prediction: under


Bet Type: TOTAL




Marc's Jaw Dropping 17-0 ATS NFL Sunday Night Key


Dallas Cowboys at Washington Redskins Dec 30 2012 8:30PM


Play On: Washington Redskins (Game 316) Note: Talk about pressure: the Cowboys can still win the NFC East with a victory here, but a loss means they’re out of the playoffs for a third consecutive season. Ironically, this marks the 4th time in the last 8 years that Dallas finds itself in a "win and they are in" game the final week of the season. They lost 20-10 as 12.5-point home favorites against St. Louis in 2005, were destroyed 44-6 at Philadelphia in 2008, and were gorged 31-14 at the Giants last year. Even worse for Dallas fans, they’ve had to endure seeing their team’s last three games decided on the final play. Considering the Pokes’ dreadful 3-15 SU and 2-16 ATS effort in season-enders, it’s doubtful they’ll find themselves close enough to win in the closing moments. Especially considering that since 2010 NFL teams who played New Orleans the prior game are 1-16 SU and 0-17 ATS when priced "between the 3's" (+3 to -3). This jaw dropping stat tells us the Boys will be home for the holidays once again this year as teams in must-win situations are often gassed the following week after defending Drew Brees’ aerial assault. Washington’s current 6-game win streak is the club’s longest since 1996 and even though a win today will clinch the NFL East title for the first time since 1999, the ‘Skins are still in the playoffs regardless of the outcome. With RGIII slated to start, we love the fact that the Fab 5 rookie QB’s are 26-9-2 ATS at home in 2012, including 13-1-1 ATS since Game Ten! Meanwhile, Dallas coach Jason Garrett has struggled to a 1-5 ATS mark when playing with revenge from Game Thirteen out (0-4 versus division foes), plus he’s a money burning 1-11 ATS as a favorite or dog or 3 or less points in a division affair. Washington has cashed five straight tickets against their blood rivals and we think they’ll make it six in a row in this Sunday night flex-game special on NBC. We recommend a 3-unit play on Washington. Thank you and good luck as always.


Prediction: Washington Redskins


Bet Type: SPREAD






Marc's Double Perfect NFL Division Play Of Year!


St. Louis Rams at Seattle Seahawks Dec 30 2012 4:25PM


Play On: St. Louis Rams (Game 331) Note: Currently on a 4-0 SUATS run in which they have outscored the opposition 150-30 the last three games, the Seahawks are searing like angus beef on an open-fire grill. The problem this week, however, is the fuel gauge is running down and Jeff Fisher’s Rams are one tough piece of meat. That’s evidenced by the fact that a win by St. Louis today would leave them undefeated in division play under Fisher this year. No, the Rams can’t make the playoffs but they can end the season with a winning record and that excites Fisher. "This is a chance to finish out on a winning note and a chance to be undefeated in the division. If we're able to do that, I'd say then we can jump into the offseason with optimism for next year." QB Sam Bradford echoed Fisher’s sentiments. "We all realize what's at stake, obviously," Bradford said. “We found the playoffs aren't in the picture still, but if we go up and beat Seattle, we'd be undefeated in our division and finish with a winning record, which are two things we'd really like to accomplish (this) week." With Fisher’s contemporary, Peter Carroll, 0-6 SUATS in his NFL career in games after facing the 49ers (0-5 with Seattle), we look for the Rams to improve to 10-3 ATS as a dog under Fisher here today. The clincher in this game is the fact that teams in this league a rocky 10-25 ATS since 1980 when playing with no rest off three consecutive double-digit ATS wins during the regular season, including 0-12 ATS when if they own at least one loss on the season and are off a double-digit win taking on a .400 or greater opponent. With that we recommend a 4-unit play on St. Louis. Thank you and good luck as always. Don't make a move on Sunday night's key NFL clash between the Cowboys and Redskins until you learn of the amazing Awesome Angle inside the game that is a jaw-dropping 17-0 ATS in NFL games the last three years. Get it now and win real good with Marc tonight!


Prediction: St. Louis Rams


Bet Type: SPREAD






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Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants Dec 30 2012 1:00PM


Play On: Philadelphia Eagles (Game 313) Note: First off, let’s diffuse the negative judgment right away. Yes, New York is still mathematically alive for a playoff spot but it would take a miracle on 34th Street for it to happen as they need a win here and losses by Chicago, Dallas and Minnesota for that to happen. For openers defending champions have failed miserably in season finales against division foes, going 0-7 ATS as favorites of 4 or more points since 1980. Then there’s Eli Manning and his distasteful record in home games where, since his rookie season, he stands 2-8 SUATS as a division favorite during the 2nd half of the season. Philly, who beat the Giants 19-17 in September before going on an 8-game losing side immediately thereafter, has covered seven of the last nine series meetings, including five straight at the Meadowlands. In addition, Michael Vick is expected to be back behind center here and the dog-killer is 11-3 ATS in his career taking points when his team is off a SUATS loss, including 5-0 ATS as a dog of 4 or more points. Meanwhile, if you were to put tape over the names of these teams you’d insist the wrong team is favored. That’s because the Eagles enter the game sporting the better offense and the better defense. In addition, in games against 10 same common opponents this season Philadelphia owns a net 70 YPG stat advantage over New York. So why is it that a team allowing 34 YPG more than it gains on the season is a touchdown favorite over a team that gains 17 YPG more than it allows? It’s the ‘Super Bowl champion in a must-win situation’ syndrome. Making matters worse is the fact the G-Men have seen their net stats slip -52 YPG over the course of the 2nd half of the season. The clincher: Philadelphia coach Andy Reid is 12-2 ATS in his career with the Eagles as a division road dog of more than 5 points, including 7-0 ATS in games in which the Over/Under total is set at 41 or more points. Look for an inspired effort in what appears to be Reid's final game with the Eagles. Tape up this live dog. We recommend a 3-unit play on Philadelphia. Thank you and good luck as always. Don't miss this: Marc's Top Rated NFL Division Play of the Year kicks off Sunday and best of all it's backed with a pair of 100% ATS perfect winning angles inside the game. Get it now and 'learn while you earn' with Marc this Sunday!


Prediction: Philadelphia Eagles


Bet Type: SPREAD




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Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings Dec 30 2012 4:25PM


Play On: Minnesota Vikings (Game 320) Note: When it comes to must-win games between two teams playing on the final week of the season, the question begs: is it better to rely on the old or the new? Proven from the past, the Packers take the field looking to clinch the No. 2 seed and a bye week with a win today knowing they are 17-1 SU and 12-4-2 ATS in season finales. They are however, just 3-9 SUATS under head coach Mike McCarthy in games after scoring 30 or more points when facing a doe off back-to-back wins, including 1-4 SU and 0-5 ATS as favorites. Our main concern, though, is a Green Bay offense that has scored more than 28 points on only four occasions this season (FYI: they tallied that many 11 times last year), one whose production is 7 PPG and 49 YPG down from last season. The born-again Vikings enter off three SU underdog wins in a row and are in mandatory need of a win to gain a spot in this year’s postseason. The good news is that since 1980, teams off three SU dog wins are 18-7 SU and 17-7-1 when facing a division opponent, including 5-0 SUATS when the foe is off a double-digit ATS win. Knowing stud RB Adrian Peterson needs 208 rushing yards to break Eric Dickerson’s single-season NFL record (he had 210 yards in the first meeting with Packers this year), we’ll opt for the re-charged dogs here today. We recommend a strong 3-unit play on Minnesota. Thank you and good luck as always. Don't miss this: Marc's Top Rated NFL Division Play of the Year kicks off Sunday and best of all it's backed with a pair of 100% ATS perfect winning angles inside the game. Get it now and 'learn while you earn' with Marc this Sunday!


Prediction: Minnesota Vikings


Bet Type: SPREAD




Nick's 10* NFL week 17 TOTAL of the Year


Dallas Cowboys at Washington Redskins Dec 30 2012 8:30PM


With both squads needing a win to further their playoff hopes, we expect both offenses to be operating at full throttle and will side with the over here. Both teams have been 'over' teams this season and despite the fact that Washington is looking at it's third highest number of the season, and they have fallen under the number wiht those high totals, with the urgency here on both sides, we see this one rolling over the total. Take the over.


Prediction: over






Sam Martin's 25* DIVISION GAME OF THE YEAR (8-0)!!


Dallas Cowboys at Washington Redskins Dec 30 2012 8:30PM


25* Play on Washington. We were successful in backing Washington and fading Dallas against the spread last week, and we'll stay put this week in backing the Redskins at home this Sunday night over Dallas in a huge NFC East showdown. The winner of this game wins the division and moves on to the playoffs while the loser likely goes home (Dallas is out with a loss, Washington could possibly advance with help). The Redskins are peaking at the right time and enter this game on a perfect 6-0 run - also covering the spread in all six games. Dallas had a late comeback last week to force overtime against New Orleans, but ended up falling by three points to end a streak of games which saw the Cowboys win three straight close games.


Last week's results give a huge edge to Washington here and they already enjoy a massive home field edge that will be even bigger now that this game has been moved to prime time. On the field the Redskins enjoy a massive advantage in the running game, averaging 85 more rushing yards per game than the Cowboys and allowing 20 rushing yards fewer on the season. And that number figures to be even greater in this game, as Dallas is all of a sudden completely lost with their rush offense, putting up final rushing yardage figures of 49, 87, and 40 yards in their last three.


Dallas has a better pass offense than the Redskins, however we don't like the idea of Romo having to throw the ball here on the road in a must-win division night game without a serviceable rushing attack behind him. Romo hasn't proven himself to be reliable in this situation and we expect more than few turnovers as a direct result. Washington wins and covers here at home as the Cowboys late season struggles continue! 25* NFC East Game of the Year on Washington.


Prediction: Washington Redskins


Bet Type: SPREAD






Sam Martin's 20* NFL


Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings Dec 30 2012 4:25PM


20* Play on Green Bay. Sunday's Green Bay vs. Minnesota game is one of the few contests this weekend that actually matter as far as the playoffs are concerned, and we'll back the Packers who seem to be properly motivated to come away with their fifth straight win and cover here. While Minnesota obviously has motivation to play well here, so do the Packers, who can clinch a first round bye with a victory, and we fully expect that to happen against a Minnesota team that not only is in a bit of a letdown coming off their outright win in Houston last week, but also a Vikings squad that does not possess a credible passing threat we feel is necessary to beat the Packers.


While Adrian Peterson is staring down NFL rushing records, he is getting no help from the passing game, which has been held to 171 yards or less in five straight games. Minnesota has been able to disguise that weakness thanks to Peterson's running and some great defense, but the Vikings won't be able to contain a motivated Green Bay team here with a first-round bye on the line - especially after Aaron Rogers has led GB to five straight wins (4-1 ATS) in this series with the Packers averaging 32 points per victory.


The Packers racked up 435 total yards in their win and cover back in Green Bay against this Vikings team earlier this month - a game that saw the Packers give up a season-high 240 rushing yards. The Packers won't be fooled by this offense twice, and will dare the Vikings to beat them through the air. On the other side of the ball, Rogers put up 283 passing yards the first time around and here in a dome setting there's no reason to think he won't have another great day. Home field advantage not enough as the Packers offense has too much firepower and pull away in the second half! 20* Play on Green Bay.


Prediction: Green Bay Packers


Bet Type: SPREAD






Sam Martin's 20* REVENGE GAME OF THE MONTH (8-0)!!


Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers Dec 30 2012 1:00PM


20* Play on Pittsburgh. There's a lot going on in this week's Cleveland vs. Pittsburgh matchup, and while we expect a number of professional handicappers to stay away from this game, we feel there is great matchup and motivational factors favoring the home side. We'll back the Steelers to come out on fire, not only from failing to make the playoffs after a tough loss last week against Cincinnati, but also to avenge an earlier season loss against the Browns in Cleveland that snapped a 16-1 Pittsburgh winning run in this series.


Big Ben wasn't in the lineup for that loss in Cleveland, with Charlie Batch taking the snaps that day. This time around, it's the Browns who will be without their top two quarterback with both Weeden and McCoy out with shoulder injuries. That means Thad Lewis (former Duke quarterback) will take his first NFL snaps ever in this game against an angry Pittsburgh defense - on the road no less - and without the help of running back Trent Richardson, who will also miss this game due to injury.


Pittsburgh has been saying all the right things in practice this week, and with a number of professionals we don't expect the letdown game that most teams would suffer after being knocked out of playoff contention. Instead, the Steelers will go up against a Cleveland defense that has given up 38 and 34 points in the last two weeks, and will surely be lost offensively with all of their playmakers unable to compete. Steelers name their score here and blowout the Browns as they take their frustrations out against a Cleveland squad that resembles a fourth-quarter preseason team! 20* Play on Pittsburgh.


Prediction: Pittsburgh Steelers




Eddie Keen’s 20 Unit NFC MONSTER MONEY MAKER!


Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings Dec 30 2012 4:25PM


Play the PACKERS! Green Bay (11-4) has locked up its postseason berth by winning the North and now seeks a first-round bye after routing Tennessee 55-7 last week. A loss and a San Francisco win over lowly Arizona or a Seattle victory over St. Louis, though, would drop the Packers to the No. 3 seed for another date with Minnesota. The Vikings have covered just 6 of the last 22 against teams with a winning record. GREEN BAY is 14-5 ATS when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. GREEN BAY is 10-1 ATS versus division opponents over the last 2 seasons. GREEN BAY has to keep momentum and play this game as if there is a chance for a bye. PLAY THE PACKERS!


Prediction: Green Bay Packers






Rickenbach TOP *10* NFL *GAME OF THE YEAR*!


Dallas Cowboys at Washington Redskins Dec 30 2012 8:30PM


Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL *10* (TOP Play) Washington over Dallas @ 8:30 ET - The Dallas Cowboys travel to Washington to take on the Redskins on Sunday Night. This is a battle for a playoff spot and the NFC East Championship. Dallas is 8-7 SU overall this year while Washington comes in with a 9-6 SU overall record this season. Washington is averaging 384.8 yards per game overall this year. Dallas is allowing 24.8 points per game overall this year. Washington is scoring 27.2 points per game overall this year and 25.4 points per game at home this season. Dallas is 4-13 ATS last 17 games against division opponents. Dallas is 9-25 ATS last 3 years against conference opponents. Washington is 13-4 ATS last 3 years against division opponents including a perfect 5-0 ATS this year. Washington is 5-0 ATS last 3 years overall vs Dallas. Washington is the better team here and will get the win here tonight! Play Washington as a *10* TOP Play selection Sunday.


Prediction: Washington Redskins






Rickenbach MASSIVE NFL *SHOCKER* EARLY! 61% TY!


Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants Dec 30 2012 1:00PM


Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL *8* (Regular Play) Philadelphia over NY Giants @ 1 ET - The Philadelphia Eagles travel to New York to take on the Giants on Sunday. Philadelphia is 4-11 SU on the season while the NY Giants are 8-7 SU overall this year. NY Giants are allowing 387.8 yards per game overall this year. Philadelphia is averaging 356.7 yards per game overall this season. NY Giants are giving up 31.3 points per game their past 3 games overall. Philadelphia is 4-1 SU and ATS overall vs NY Giants the past 3 years including 2-0 SU and ATS in New York. Philadelphia is 4-1 ATS last 5 road games against a team with a winning home record. NY Giants are 2-6 ATS last 8 games against a team with a losing record. NY Giants are 3-10 ATS last 13 home games against a team with a losing road record. Philadelphia is 7-1-1 ATS last 9 meetings overall in this series. Underdog is 13-2-1 ATS last 16 meetings in this series. Road team is 3-0-1 ATS last 4 meetings. Philadelphia keeps this one close and don't be surprised by an outright win. Play Philadelphia as a *8* Regular Play selection Sunday.


Prediction: Philadelphia Eagles




Rickenbach NFL *TOTAL OF THE MONTH*! 31-9 78% TY!


Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions Dec 30 2012 1:00PM


Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL *10* (TOP Play) OVER in Chicago at Detroit @ 1 ET - The Chicago Bears travel to Detroit to take on the Lions on Sunday. Chicago is 9-6 SU overall this year while Detroit is 4-11 SU overall this season. Detroit is averaging 414.2 yards per game overall this year. Chicago is scoring 26.4 points per game on the road this year. Detroit is allowing 27.4 points per game overall this year and 27.3 points per game at home this season. The Over is 31-16 last 3 years in all games for Detroit. The Over is 6-1 last 7 games for Chicago after they allow 15 points or less. The Over is 5-1 last 6 road games for Chicago. The Over is 10-3 last 13 games when Chicago is off a SU win and 9-3 last 12 games off an ATS win. The Over is 8-1 last 9 games when Detroit is off a double digit SU loss at home. The Over is 14-6-1 last 21 games when Detroit is off an ATS loss. Plenty of points scored in this one. Play OVER in Detroit as a *10* TOP Play selection Sunday.


Prediction: over




Rickenbach MASSIVE NFL *DOMINATOR* Sunday! 61% TY


Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings Dec 30 2012 4:25PM


Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL *8* (Regular Play) Minnesota over Green Bay @ 4:25 ET - The Green Bay Packers travel to Minnesota to take on the Vikings on Sunday afternoon. Green Bay is 11-4 SU overall this year while Minnesota has a 9-6 SU overall record on the season. Minnesota is 6-1 SU at home this year where they are scoring 24.7 points per game. Minnesota is 3-0 SU last 3 games where they are scoring 26.7 points per game. Minnesota is 5-1 ATS at home this year. Green Bay is 1-4 ATS last 5 games on artificial turf. Minnesota is 5-2-1 ATS last 8 games on artificial turf. Home team is 4-1 ATS last 5 meetings overall in this series. Minnesota gets the win here today. Play Minnesota as a *8* Regular Play selection Sunday.


Prediction: Minnesota Vikings




Burns' Blue Chip TOTAL OF THE YEAR! *34-20 YTD!*


Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants Dec 30 2012 1:00PM


I'm playing on Philadelphia and NY to finish UNDER the total. The earlier meeting between these teams produced just 36 points. The Giants, who have scored just 14 points their last two games, have seen six of their last seven games fall below the total. The Eagles saw each of their last two games finish above the number. However, neither produced more than 47 points. Also, both of those were at Philly. In their road games, the UNDER is 6-1 on the season. The Eagles averaged just 16 ppg in those seven road games, an average combined score of 41.3. The Giants have now seen the UNDER go 7-2 the past few seasons when playing a team with a losing record in the second half of the season. That number is 44-25 to the UNDER over the long-term. On a cold and windy day, I feel this number will prove too high. *10 Blue Chip


Prediction: under




Eddie Keen’s 20 UNIT NFL BLOWOUT BURIAL!


Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers Dec 30 2012 1:00PM


PLAY THE STEELERS! Bottoom line, whether this is a real rivalry anymore or not, is Pittsburgh is NOT losing to CLEVELAND twice in one season. The Steelers and Coach Mike Tomlin aren't rolling over despite missing the playoffs. The Browns are starting Thaddeus Lewis at QB with Brandon Weeden and Colt McCoy out with injuries. Trent Richardson is also out of this game. CLEVELAND will find it difficult to score. PITTSBURGH is 30-7 straight up against CLEVELAND since 1992. Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger with something to prove, and Cleveland with no talent to withstand the maligned Pittsburgh defense adds up to a BLOWOUT! PLAY THE STEELERS!


Prediction: Pittsburgh Steelers




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Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts Dec 30 2012 1:00PM


I'm playing on HOUSTON. The Colts are playing their starters and they have their head coach back - for the first time all season. While they appear to be serious about wanting to win, the fact is that a victory can't help their positioning. On the other hand, the Texans still could have a chance at helping themselves. I expect them to be the more motivated team. Defensive end J.J. Watt noted: "We know what it takes," said defensive end J.J. Watt, two sacks shy of Michael Strahan's single-season record of 22 1/2. "We're going to get focused, and then we're going to come out there and earn ourselves home-field advantage." The Colts, who are great against losing teams but only 1-2 ATS against teams with a winning record, may have eked out a win last week but they didn't exactly look dominant doing it. Indeed, they were outgained by a lopsided 507-288 margin, giving up a whopping 352 yards on the ground. I expect that to spell trouble against the Texans, who are surely licking their collective chops. The Texans are 3-1 ATS the last four times that they were listed as road favorites in the 3.5 to 7 range. They know what's at stake and I expect them to take care of business. *10 Personal Favorite


Prediction: Houston Texans




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Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions Dec 30 2012 1:00PM


I'm playing on DETROIT. The Lions rank near the top of the league, in the category of most disappointing season. A talented team, they lost close games in a variety of different ways. That string of close losses eventually caught up with them - fighting so hard to to come up just short, over and over again, will do that. They've been blown out each of the past two weeks. Neither of those were divisional games though. Neither had playoff implications like this one. The Lions have had an extra day of rest and preparation time here (last game was a Saturday) and that often can be more helpful than it sounds. More importantly, they get to host the hated Bears, a team which beat them by six at Chicago back in October. Better yet, they can play a role in keeping them out of the playoffs. I don't believe that lack of motivation will be an issue. This is an opportunity to show some pride, get some revenge and to give the home fans something to take into the offseason. As Cutler said of the Lions: "It's safe to say the Lions are disappointed in their season, so they would love nothing more than to make us disappointed for the rest of the year." Coach Schwartz would note: "You want to end the season on a high note. Last year we were a playoff team ... It does give you a little bit of feeling going into the offseason. It's one of 16, but it is the last one that we play. Nobody wants teams to celebrate at your own expense. I think that's important." The Lions beat the Bears 24-13 here last season. I expect them to be at their best again this afternoon. *10 Best Bet


Prediction: Detroit Lions




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Dallas Cowboys at Washington Redskins Dec 30 2012 8:30PM


I'm playing on Dallas and Washington to finish UNDER the total. Memories of Thanksgiving will have many expecting another shootout. While that could happen, I don't expect it to. True, including the "Turkey Day" loss, the Cowboys have seen the "over" go a profitable 6-2 in their games at Dallas. However, its also true that the UNDER is 5-2 in their games away from Dallas, which have been significantly lower-scoring. For the season, Cowboy road games are averaging 42.8 points, just 17 in the first half. Meanwhile, Washington home games have been lower-scoring than Washington road games, four of seven staying below the total. Romo was forced to throw the ball 62 times in the last meeting, matching a career high. The Cowboys played that game without starting running back DeMarco Murray though and he's back in the fold now. That should lead to more running plays and significantly less pass attempts. While Griffin gets all the attention, the Skins have quietly developed a potent ground game. We should see a heavy dose of Alfred Morris. Just because one game in this series is high-scoring doesn't mean the other will be. Recently in this series, the two games have been vastly different from each other. Last season, one game produced 34 points and the other 58. The previous season, one game finished 20 and the other 63. On a cold night, with both teams helping to chew up the clock with frequent running plays, look for the final score to prove lower-scoring than most will be expecting. *10


Prediction: under