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Sports Nostradamus

CBB
Syracuse
Missouri
Fairfield
DePaul

NFL
Over Titans
Browns
Bills (ML)
Steelers

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(GAME: 1*): Giants-Panthers o41 (-110: Risking 1.10 units to win 1.00 units) - TBD (TBDu)
(GAME: 1*): Raiders +5.5 (-110: Risking 1.10 units to win 1.00 units) - TBD (TBDu)
(GAME: 2*): Cardinals-Titans o42 (-110: Risking 2.20 units to win 2.00 units) - TBD (TBDu)
(GAME: 2*): Rams +7 (-110: Risking 2.20 units to win 2.00 units) - TBD (TBDu)
(GAME: 1*): Packers +7 (-110: Risking 1.10 units to win 1.00 units) - TBD (TBDu)

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Dominic Brando's Inner Circle from Tim Donaghy's Ref Picks site

Sunday Free Pick (Direct from Our NCAAB Member Ticket): 1 Unit Charleston Cougars -9/-130 over Marist Red Foxes (2PM ET)

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Free Selection from Arthur Ralph Sports

Our Free Plays are 1139-871 (57%) over the last 5 1/2 years College FB 65-38 this yr,NFL 41-31:

Free winner Sun NE Pats PK

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Cappers Access

49er's -5
Cowboys -6.5
Steelers +2

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Gamblers Data

Free Plays Sunday

San Diego -1 (ncaa bb)

Denver (ncaa bb) -3.5

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Bob Balfe

December 15th 2013

Sunday NFL Comp Pick & Dolphins 70/1

Dolphins -1 over Patriots

The Patriots might be the best coached team in the history of the NFL. This roster is not good at all. This is a team that has had miracle comebacks this year. Let’s not forget they have been down and out to some bad teams only to come back and win in dramatic fashion. Not only do I think the Dolphins are the better team, but I also think this team at 70/1 is a great future bet to win the super bowl. This defense is as good as it gets when they are on their A game and that signature win in Pittsburgh is just the start this team needs to get on a huge roll at the end of the season. Take Miami

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Today's NBA Picks

New Orleans at Denver

The Nuggets look to bounce back from their 103-93 loss to Utah on Friday as they host a New Orleans team that is 6-15 ATS in its last 21 road games. Denver is the pick (-6) according to Dunkel, which has the Nuggets favored by 9 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Denver (-6). Here are all of today's picks.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 Time Posted: 8:00 a.m. EST

Game 801-802: Houston at Sacramento (6:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Houston 122.963; Sacramento 113.997 Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 9; 209 Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 6; 214 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Houston (-6); Under

Game 803-804: Minnesota at Memphis (6:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 114.970; Memphis 120.236 Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 5 1/2; 204 Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 3; 196 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Memphis (+3); Over

Game 805-806: Portland at Detroit (6:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Portland 123.676; Detroit 124.260 Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1; 211 Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 4; 207 Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+4); Over

Game 807-808: Orlando at Oklahoma City (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 110.009; Oklahoma City 132.776 Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 23; 201 Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 13; 205 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (-13); Under

Game 809-810: New Orleans at Denver (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 115.824; Denver 125.145 Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 9 1/2; 200 Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 6; 205 Dunkel Pick: Denver (-6); Under

Game 811-812: Golden State at Phoenix (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 116.641; Phoenix 122.912 Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 6 1/2; 217 Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 1; 210 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (+1); Over

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NCAA Basketball Picks

LaSalle at Villanova

The Wildcats host a LaSalle team today that is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 non-conference games. Villanova is the pick (-13) according to Dunkel, which has the Wildcats favored by 22. Dunkel Pick: Villanova (-13). Here are all of today's games.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 Time Posted: 8:00 a.m. EST

Game 813-814: Syracuse at St. John's (12:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Syracuse 70.690; St. John's 68.534 Dunkel Line: Syracuse by 2 Vegas Line: Syracuse by 4 1/2 Dunkel Pick: St. John's (+4 1/2)

Game 815-816: Wright State at Miami (OH) (2:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Wright State 54.752; Miami (OH) 50.310 Dunkel Line: Wright State by 4 1/2 Vegas Line: Wright State by 1 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Wright State (-1 1/2)

Game 817-818: LaSalle at Villanova (2:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: LaSalle 56.802; Villanova 78.685 Dunkel Line: Villanova by 22 Vegas Line: Villanova by 13 Dunkel Pick: Villanova (-13)

Game 819-820: UC-Santa Barbara at San Diego (5:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: UC-Santa Barbara 60.758; San Diego 59.560 Dunkel Line: UC-Santa Barbara by 1 Vegas Line: San Diego by 1 Dunkel Pick: UC-Santa Barbara (+1)

Game 821-822: Troy at Kansas State (6:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Troy 46.339; Kansas State 66.336 Dunkel Line: Kansas State by 20 Vegas Line: Kansas State by 14 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Kansas State (-14 1/2)

Game 823-824: Western Michigan at Missouri (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Western Michigan 53.426; Missouri 65.907 Dunkel Line: Missouri by 12 1/2 Vegas Line: Missouri by 15 Dunkel Pick: Western Michigan (+15)

Game 825-826: Pepperdine at Washington State (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Pepperdine 47.610; Washington State 65.025 Dunkel Line: Washington State by 17 1/2 Vegas Line: Washington State by 9 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Washington State (-9 1/2)

Game 827-828: Northeastern at Fairfield (1:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Northeastern 54.847; Fairfield 53.826 Dunkel Line: Northeastern by 1 Vegas Line: Northeastern by 3 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Fairfield (+3 1/2)

Game 829-830: Marist at College of Charleston (2:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Marist 41.868; College of Charleston 56.461 Dunkel Line: College of Charleston by 14 1/2 Vegas Line: College of Charleston by 10 1/2 Dunkel Pick: College of Charleston (-10 1/2)

Game 831-832: Manhattan at NC-Wilmington (2:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Manhattan 55.867; NC-Wilmington 54.994 Dunkel Line: Manhattan by 1 Vegas Line: Manhattan 4 1/2 Dunkel Pick: NC-Wilmington (+4 1/2)

Game 833-834: Bowling Green at Morehead State (2:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Bowling Green 52.302; Morehead State 54.058 Dunkel Line: Morehead State by 2 Vegas Line: Morehead State by 6 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Bowling Green (+6 1/2)

Game 835-836: Drexel at Davidson (2:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Drexel 60.529; Davidson 57.673 Dunkel Line: Drexel by 3 Vegas Line: Drexel by 1 Dunkel Pick: Drexel (-1)

Game 837-838: Wyoming at Denver (4:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Wyoming 57.989; Denver 58.853 Dunkel Line: Denver by 1 Vegas Line: Denver by 3 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Wyoming (+3 1/2)

Game 839-840: UC-Irvine at Eastern Washington (5:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: UC-Irvine 59.737; Eastern Washington 55.333 Dunkel Line: UC-Irvine by 4 1/2 Vegas Line: UC-Irvine by 1 Dunkel Pick: UC-Irvine (-1)

Game 841-842: Montana State at Portland (5:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Montana State 43.493; Portland 60.054 Dunkel Line: Portland by 16 1/2 Vegas Line: Portland by 14 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Portland (-14 1/2)

Game 843-844: Georgia Southern at UAB (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Georgia Southern 47.975; UAB 60.772 Dunkel Line: UAB by 13 Vegas Line: UAB by 15 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Georgia Southern (+15 1/2)

Game 851-852: Chicago State at DePaul (4:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Chicago State 47.095; DePaul 57.812 Dunkel Line: DePaul by 10 1/2 Vegas Line: DePaul by 14 Dunkel Pick: Chicago State (+14)

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NFL

Week 15

Redskins (3-10) @ Falcons (3-10)— Washington will start Cousins here- they've shut RGIII down for year. How is Atlanta favored by six points over anyone? They’ve lost six of last seven games, haven’t won game by more than 8 points all year. Falcons are 2-4 at home, 2-2 vs spread when favored, but last time they were favored was Week 7. Atlanta’s last three games were all decided by 4 or less points; last week they became first team (1-3-1) to lose to Rodgers-less Packers. Redskins lost last five games while allowing average of 30.8 ppg. Skins allowed two special teams TDs in snow at home last week; they’ve scored 12.3 ppg in last four games, with five TDs on last 48 drives, with 20 3/outs- they allowed five TD drives of less than 50 yards in last three games. Washington is 0-2 on carpet this year, losing by 15-7 in domes at Dallas/Minnesota. Falcons won last three series games by 10-14-7 points; last time they lost to Redskins was 2003. NFC South non-divisional favorites are 9-6-1 vs spread, 8-2-1 at home. NFC East underdogs are 5-10, 4-7 on road. Three of last four Washington games stayed under the total.

49ers (9-4) @ Buccaneers (4-9)—Niners pulled out slugfest with Seattle last week, still lead race for second Wild Card spot; they’ve won last three games, giving up 12 ppg (3 TDs on 33 drives). 49ers were held to 9 or less points in three of four losses, with only exception 23-20 loss in Superdome. Bucs won four of last five games, covered five of last six; they won last three home games, after losing first four, two which were by 2-3 points. Tampa was even in turnovers in each of first six games; in seven games sice, they’re+13, with 19 takeaways in last six games- they won at Detroit, led 21-7 at half in Seattle, so they’ve improved, but last week was first time in last nine games they held team under 19 points. 49ers won field position in nine of 13 games and lost three of four teams they did not- they’ve won 16 of 21 series games, hammering Bucs 48-3 in last meeting two years ago; this is their first visit to Tampa since 2004. NFC West non-divisional favorites are 14-5-1 vs spread, 6-1 on road. NFC South underdogs are 9-8 vs spread, 2-3 at home. Last five 49er games, last three Tampa Bay games stayed under total.

Seahawks (11-2) @ Giants (5-8)—Super Bowl is in Swamp Stadium in seven weeks; Seahawks need to keep winning to wrap home field edge thru NFC playoffs so they can get back here then, and their home edge is significant. While Seahawks are 5-2 SU on road, their wins are by 5-3-12-5-23 points, with losses at Indy/SF- they’re 4-2 as road favorites, but just as easily could’ve lost to Texans/Rams/ Falcons on road, all non-playoff teams. Giants had won four in row after 0-6 start, but Week 12 loss to Dallas burst their bubble; in last two weeks, they fell behind Redskins 14-0 but rallied to beat dysfunctional Skins, then got blasted by Chargers last week, KO’ing them from contention. Giants are 2-4 vs spread as underdogs this year, 3-3 SU at home, with losses by 18-15-3 points- they’ve given up 283 rushing yards in last two games, bad news vs Lynch.. Seattle is 4-6 overall vs Giants, winning 36-25 in last visit here in ’11; they’ve lost six of eight visits to play Big Blue in Swamp. NFC West non-divisional favorites are 14-5-1 vs spread, 6-1 on road; NFC East underdogs are 5-10 vs spread, 1-3 at home. Three of last four Seattle games stayed under the total.

Cardinals (8-5) @ Titans (5-8)—Two teams going in opposite directions: Arizona won five of last six games (4-1-1 vs spread) with last three wins all by 13+ points, Titans lost seven of last nine games after 3-1 start- they’ve lost last four home games, with last two (vs Jags/Colts) by combined margin of five points. Arizona is just 2-4 SU on road, winning by FG in Tampa, by 13 in Jax; since they close out with games vs Seattle/49ers, they’d best win here, to stay within game of 49ers so Week 17 showdown stays important. Titans lost last four home games, by 9-14-2-3 points, but three of four teams that beat them will make playoffs; they’re 1-4-1 vs spread in last six games as an underdog. Cardinals were underdogs in first seven games this year, are 4-0-1 vs spread when favored (1-0 as road fave). Titans were +8 in turnovers in first six games; they’re -8 in last seven. Tennessee won four of last six series games after losing first three; Cardinals lost 20-17 in ’09, their only visit to Music City. NFC West non-divisional favorites are 14-5-1 vs spread, 6-1 on road; AFC South underdogs are 8-14-1 vs spread, 2-7 at home. Over is 5-1-1 in last seven Tennessee games.

Saints (10-3) @ Rams (5-8)—New Orleans averaged 18.8 ppg in splitting first six road games, with wins by 2-8-4 points, and losses at Swamp/Foxboro/Seattle- they average 31.4 ppg at home. Lousy St Louis team ambushed Saints 31-21 here two years ago; while I doubt Saints will take Rams lightly, they’re in Carolina sandwich, having beat Panthers at home Sunday night, with potential division-clinching rematch in Charlotte next Sunday. Rams play hard on defense but are deficient on offense with Clemens at QB; they’ve scored five TDs on defense/special teams in last three wins, lost last five games when they didn’t score on defense/ST. St Louis scored 27+ points in all five of its wins; they’re 3-3 at home, with losses by 24-5-7 points. Rams are 4-7 vs spread as underdogs this year, 2-2 at home; they’re +14 in turnovers in five wins, -7 in eight losses. NFC West non-divisional underdogs are 7-6-1 vs spread, 2-1 at home. NFC South favorites are 9-6-1 vs spread, but 1-4 on foreign soil. Last four New Orleans games stayed under total; Rams are 5-4 SU this season when game goes over total, 0-4 when it stays under.

Bears (7-6) @ Browns (4-9)—Chicago travelling on short week after pummeling Dallas Monday night; Bears allowed 20+ points in every game this year- they’re 1-5 vs spread in game following a win, 2-4 SU on road, beating Steelers/Pack (night Rodgers got hurt). Chicago ran ball for 135-199 yards in last two games, but Browns’ run defense has been stout, allowing 112 or less yards on ground in last five games. Cleveland gagged in Foxboro last week, blowing 26-14 lead in last 2:00 of brutal 27-26 loss, their 4th loss in row while allowing 31.8 ppg; Browns are 2-4 at home, with only wins over divisional rivals Bengals/Ravens. Will Cleveland stick to run, taking advantage of Bear rush defense that allowed 204.1 ypg over their last seven games? Campbell had 398 yards, no picks in air last week; most yards they’ve run for this year is 126, vs Lions in Week 6. Home side won all three meetings since Browns were revived in ’99; Bears lost 20-10 in only visit here, in ’05. NFC North non-divisional underdogs are 4-8 vs spread, 3-7 on road; AFC North favorites are 8-9, 6-5 at home. Three of last four Chicago games, five of last six Cleveland games went over the total.

Texans (2-11) @ Colts (8-5)—Indy clinched division last week despite losing, now they’re playing for seeding; Colts are 4-2 SU at home, 1-3 as home favorites, winning by 4-6-5-8 points, with losses to Miami/Rams. Indy is 3-0-1 vs spread in game following a loss this year. Houston fired coach Kubiak after second loss to Jags in three weeks, so Wade Phillips is interim coach rest of way. Texans lost last 11 games, now their play caller is gone with a first-time QB, so that’s not good; they’re 1-5 SU on road despite being favored three times- they’re 1-1-1 as road dogs, losing away games by 21-31-1-3-7 points, with win at San Diego in opener. Colts trailed 21-3 at halftime at Reliant when Kubiak had stroke; Indy rallied to win 27-24, but are just 4-4 in last eight games after 4-1 start, getting outscored 114-24 in first half of last six games. Houston had 483 yards in first meeting, outrushing Colts 143-69. Texans have only one takeaway (-5) in their last four games. Home teams are 2-5-1 vs spread in AFC South divisional games, 1-3 if favored. Five of last six Houston games, six of last seven Colt games went over total.

Bills (4-9) @ Jaguars (4-9)—Not sure why Buffalo is favored in this game, but they are. Jax won four of last five games, impressive spurt after 0-8 start; they’ve scored six TDs on 27 drives last two games, after scoring total of six TDs in previous seven games. Jags ended 0-5 schneid at home last week, beating Texans for second time in three weeks despite getting outgained 406-281- all nine of their losses this year are by 10+ points. After turning ball over 19 times in first ten games, Jags have only one giveaway (+5) in last three. Jax gave up 221 rushing yards in Week 8 loss, then had its bye; since then, they’ve allowed average of only 70.8 yards/game on ground. Buffalo lost five of last six games; they’re 1-5 on road, with losses by 7-13-18-13-21 points- only win was 23-21 at Miami in Week 7. Home team is just 5-7 in this series, with Bills 3-2 in five visits here; Jags lost 34-18 at Buffalo LY, but both sides had different coaches. AFC East non-divisional favorites are 6-4 vs spread, 1-1 on road; AFC South underdogs are 9-14-1, 2-7 at home. Six of last nine Buffalo games, five of last six Jaguar games went over total.

Patriots (10-3) @ Dolphins (7-6)—New England won last three weeks by total of seven points; they’re first team since ’00 Chiefs to win three consecutive games, when they trailed by 10+ points in all three. In last four games, Pats were outscored 57-10 in first half, then outscored foes 105-55 after halftime, but now Gronkowski is done for year; his presence revitalized their passing game. Pats trailed Texans/Browns by double digits last two weeks, two poor teams; Brady’s heroics are camouflaging a very ordinary supporting cast. Miami won three of last four games; they’re 3-3 at home this year, with all six games decided by 4 or less points. Fish are 6-3 vs spread as an underdog; they’re +5 in turnovers in last six games, and haven’t lost a fumble in last five (Miami/Jax only teams to do that). Dolphins won field position in last three games by 7-16-10 yards. Patriots won last seven series games, with five of seven wins by 10+ points; they’ve won last three visits to Miami by 27-14-7 points. Underdogs covered five of six AFC East divisional games, with home dogs 3-0. Six of last eight Patriot games went over total; under is 5-1-1 in last seven Miami games.

Eagles (8-5) @ Vikings (3-9-1)—Minnesota is still competing, losing bizarre 29-26 game in Baltimore last week (five TDs scored in last 2:05) after playing deep into OT previous two games; they’ve covered five of last six games, winning last two home games (scoring 34-23 points) after losing first three. Vikings are 6-4 as an underdog this year. Philly is hot, winning last five games (4-1 vs spread) while scoring 31.6 ppg; this is only their second game on carpet all season, having won 36-21 in Swamp back in Week 5. After plodding thru six inches of snow in win over Detroit last week, they should feel very fast in a dome. Eagles are 5-1 SU on road, with only loss at 11-2 Denver; they’ve run ball for 180.3 ypg in last four games. In their last four games, Vikings have only four TDs, seven FGs on 13 red zone drives, which cost them in these close games- they would’ve lost to Bears in OT had normally reliable Gould not missed 46-yard FG. NFC East non-divisional favorites are 9-10 vs spread, 3-3 on road; NFC North underdogs are 4-8, 1-1 at home. Five of last seven Philly games stayed under the total; 11 of 13 Minnesota games went over.

Jets (6-7) @ Panthers (9-4)—Carolina had 8-game win streak snapped last week; they’re in a Saint sandwich, facing Rob Ryan’s defense last week/next, Rex Ryan’s defense this week. Panthers won/covered last five home games, winning by 38-15-24-4-21 points; they didn’t have turnover last week, which is worrisome vs Jet team that is +1 in turnovers in its six wins, -19 in its seven losses. Carolina was even in turnovers in each of its last three games. Jets are 1-4 vs spread in games following a win, losing by 3-25-13-40-23 points; they’re 2-3 as road underdogs this year- this is only their second game on grass all year- they lost 38-13 (+3.5 at Tennessee in Week 4. Home teams won four of five series games, with four of five games decided by 11+ points. Jets lost two of three visits here, losing by 11-27. Six of nine Carolina wins are by 15+ points; they held last three opponents to 62.3 rushing yards/game, doubt Geno Smith is beating this defense with his arm. AFC East non-divisional underdogs are 11-13 vs spread, 3-10 on road. NFC South favorites are 10-6-1, 9-2-1 at home. Five of last seven Jet games went over the total; last five Carolina games stayed under.

Chiefs (10-3) @ Raiders (4-9)—KC righted ship with dominant special teams game in snow last week, scoring on both punt/kick return as McClusker looked like Gale Sayers in snow; Chiefs haven’t swept Raiders since ’06, as series was split four of last six years, but they’ve won eight of last ten visits here and spanked Oakland 24-7 (-9) at Arrowhead in Week 7, sacking Pryor ten times and scoring a defensive TD, while its two scoring drives were just 55/23 yards. Chiefs are 5-1 on road, 4-0 as road favorites, winning away games by 26-10-9-10-35 points; they’ve had TD on defense/special teams in all five of their road wins. Oakland lost three in row, five of last six games; ; they’re 3-3 at home, 2-3 as home dogs, losing in Coliseum by 10-29-4 points- they’ve given up special teams TD in three of last five games and allowed 144-143 rushing yards in last two games- their lack of depth due to salary cap hell has been exposed in recent weeks, as has their uncertainty at QB, where undrafted McGloin is playing over 1st-round pick Pryor. Favorites are 5-2 vs spread in AFC West divisional games this year. Last three Chief games went over total; over is 5-0-1 in last six Oakland games.

Packers (6-6-1) @ Cowboys (7-6)—Dallas is 5-1 SU at home this year, 3-2 as home favorites, winning by 5-24-15-4-7 points; Pokes are on short week after dismal 45-28 loss Monday night when Bears never punted, second time (out of 3 NFL-wide) that’s happened to Cowboys this year. Green Bay is now 1-4-1 without Rodgers after 22-21 win over 3-10 Falcons last week; they lost 27-13/40-10 in two road games he didn’t start, are 0-4 vs spread as underdogs this year. Dallas will move ball/score points; they converted 12-23 on 3rd down in last two games; not sure Packers have enough weapons to take advantage of Cowboys’ depleted defense that allowed 27 plays of 20+ yards in its last four games. In their last six red zone drives, Pack has two TDs, three FGs. Home teams won 13 of last 14 series games; Packers lost last nine visits here, with last win in ’89- teams haven’t played since ’10, Green Bay hasn’t been here since ‘07. NFC East non-divisional underdogs are 4-10 vs spread, 4-7 on road; NFC North favorites are 5-11-2 vs spread, 3-7-2 at home. Seven of last ten Packer games stayed under total; last six Dallas games went over.

Bengals (9-4) @ Steelers (5-8)—Bengals won last three games to hold its division lead, but they’re only 3-4 on road, with wins by 3-3-7 points- they’re 1-3 as road favorites, as home teams are 10-2-1 vs spread in their games this season. Pitt lost tough games by 2-4 points last two weeks to slide out of contention; they lost 20-10 (+7) at Cincy in Week 2, getting outrushed 127-44, turning ball over twice (-2). Steelers won three of last four home games, covered last three tries as an underdog; they’re +8 in turnovers in their five wins, -12 in losses, with red flag 1-2 record in games where turnovers were even. Bengals scored 40+ points in last three home games but have 20-17-17 in last three on foreign soil; Dalton hasn’t been sacked in his last three games (86 PA). Pitt allowed 181 rushing yards to Miami last week, are -15/-10 in field position last two weeks. Series was swept five of last six years; Bengals’ only sweep since ’98 was four years ago, but they did split last four visits here. Home teams are 7-2 vs spread in AFC North divisional games, 2-0 if home dogs. Last three Bengal road games stayed under total; three of last four Pittsburgh games went over.

Ravens (7-6) @ Lions (7-6)—Detroit continuously shoots itself in foot, turning ball over 20 times in last six games (-15); they’ve lost three of last four games, are big disappointment considering they’re only NFC North team whose QB stayed upright all year. Lions are 3-3 as home favorites, winning at home by 10-8-1-30 points, with big win vs Rodgers-less Packers. Ravens won last three games to stay in contention, surviving bizarre game last week where lead changed hands five times in last 2:05. Baltimore is 1-5 on road, with four of six games decided by exactly three points; they’re 3-2-1 as underdogs this year- this is only second time they’ve been a dog in their last seven games. Lions lost in blizzard last week despite having KR/PRs for TDs; they were outgained 478-228. Home side won all three Raven-Lion games, with Baltimore crushing Detroit 48-3 in last meeting four years ago. AFC North non-divisional underdogs are 8-5-2 vs spread, 5-3-2 on road; NFC North favorites are 5-11-2 vs spread, 3-7-2 at home. Six of last eight Detroit games, three of last four Raven games went over the total. Both teams will be glad for dome setting after playing in snow last week.

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Dave Essler

double-dime bet
322 MIA 8.0 (-110) vs 321 NEP
Analysis: Two team tease:
Jacksonville +8 to Miami +8

double-dime bet
328 OAK 4.5 (-110) vs 327 KAN

double-dime bet
323 PHI / 324 MIN UNDER 51.0

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LARRY NESS' 10* NFL WEEK 15 GOIN' OVER TOTAL =Arizona Cardinals at Tennessee Titans OVER

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Stephen Nover

321 NEP vs 322 MIA double-dime bet

309 ARI / 310 TEN OVER 41.5 double-dime bet

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Today's NHL Picks

Los Angeles at Chicago

The Kings head to Chicago following a 5-2 win over Ottawa yesterday and look to build on their 6-0 record in their last 6 games after allowing 2 goals or less in the previous game. Los Angeles is the pick (+125) according to Dunkel, which has the Kings favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (+125). Here are all of today's picks.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 Time Posted: 9:00 a.m. EST

Game 51-52: Philadelphia at Washington (3:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 10.492; Washington 11.848 Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 1 1/2; 5 Vegas Line & Total: Washington (-150); 5 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Washington (-150); Under

Game 53-54: Tampa Bay at Detroit (5:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay 11.024; Detroit 10.105 Dunkel Line & Total: Tampa Bay by 1; 6 Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-130); 5 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+110); Over

Game 55-56: Florida at Montreal (6:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Florida 10.784; Montreal 12.429 Dunkel Line & Total: Montreal by 1 1/2; 4 Vegas Line & Total: Montreal (-200); 5 Dunkel Pick: Montreal (-200); Under

Game 57-58: Calgary at NY Rangers (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 11.660; NY Rangers 9.191 Dunkel Line & Total: Calgary by 2 1/2; 6 Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-185); 5 Dunkel Pick: Calgary (+165); Over

Game 59-60: Los Angeles at Chicago (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 12.666; Chicago 11.450 Dunkel Line & Total: Los Angeles by 1; 6 Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-145); 5 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (+125); Over

Game 61-62: Edmonton at Anaheim (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 10.935; Anaheim 12.569 Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 1 1/2; 5 Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-210); 5 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (-210); Under

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StatFox Super Situations - FoxSheets

CBB UC-IRVINE at E WASHINGTON
Play On - Any team (E WASHINGTON) revenging a road blowout loss vs opponent of 20 points or more, with 2 more starters returning from last year than opponent, in the first ten games of the season
61-28 since 1997. ( 68.5% 30.2 units )

CBB PEPPERDINE at WASHINGTON ST
Play Against - Underdogs of +145 to +350 vs. the money line (PEPPERDINE) good 3 point shooting team - making >=37% of their attempts, in December games
232-56 over the last 5 seasons. ( 80.6% 81.6 units )
18-7 this year. ( 72.0% -0.2 units )

CBB MANHATTAN at UNC-WILMINGTON
Play On - Home underdogs vs. the 1rst half line (UNC-WILMINGTON) after 4 straight games - allowing a shooting pct. of 40% or less
78-38 since 1997. ( 67.2% 36.2 units )