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WAYNE ROOT
Millionaires---New Mexico
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Inner Circle---BYU
The Holy War in Sin City
Brigham Young (9-3) finished the season playing well, winning seven of its last eight games. BYU has a high-powered passing attack led by freshman quarterback Tanner Mangum, who completed 242 of 390 passes for 3,062 yards with 21 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Utah's defensive backs looked shaky at best down the stretch with Cory Butler-Byrd, Dominique Hatfield and Reggie Porter giving up their share of big plays. The Utes finished 96th in the nation for passing yards allowed to opposing quarterbacks with 253 per game, a big issue coming into a game against BYU's prolific pass offense. Tanner Mangum could end his storybook season in Provo with a win against the Utes. Throwing for at least 230 yards in 10 games this season, Mangum roasted Utah State in BYU's season finale to the tune of 284 yards and four touchdowns. BYU's advantage at the wide receiver position is undeniable between Mitch Mathews and everyone else in the Cougar wide receiving corps. Mathews dominated Utah State for 158 yards and two touchdowns to bring his season total to 11 touchdowns and 729 yards. BYU has five pass catchers with at least 400 yards to Utah's two. With the Utes struggling to contain opposing passers this year, BYU could be in for a big day through the air with talented Tanner Magnum hitting so many targets. The Cougars have extra incentive to win this game to send Bronco Mendenhall off with a 100th win as BYU's coach. There are storylines, incredibly even match ups and bad blood to spare in this rivalry, but when the dust settles Saturday night, BYU will come out on top with a 27-23 outright victory. This will be the last game for Mendenhall as head coach of the Cougars. He is leaving BYU to take over as the head coach of the ACC's Virginia Cavaliers. He's beloved in Provo by all and they will send him east with a big win.
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Pinnacle---Dallas Cowboys
What you saw last week may not be what you'll see this week. The Cowboys lost to a very good team that played remarkable in that of the Green Bay Packers. On the flip side, the NY Jets played their best game of the season against a very poor Tennessee Titans team. This game will be a lot closer than the scores of last weeks games entailed. I believe Jets will struggle to get out of the gates and that struggle could continue the whole game. I think the Cowboys offense will bite them and the Jets secondary will get burned. The Jets run defense is NY best defensive weapon so passing is the Cowboys easiest way into the end zone. Cowboys tight end Jason Witten has had over 100 yards receiving and a touchdown in his last two games against the Jets, and Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee had 11 tackles, an interception and a fumble recovery in his last time seeing Gang Green. The Cowboys are on the edge of elimination and with the NFL's best offensive line, they need to push the Jets around right from the get go. The last time Cowboys quarterback Matt Cassell saw the Jets defense, he threw for 400 yards and three touchdowns. The last time Cowboys running back Darren McFadden saw the Jets defense, he ran for 171 yards and two scores. Brandon Marshall and Eric Decker are having an unreal statistical season but that may change in this contest. The Cowboys have the defense to shut them down somewhat as they stalk and frustrate them starting with an incredible pass rush. The Cowboys spotlight will be on this Dallas team being the first Saturday night primetime game this season. Look for the most complete game this season from Dallas. -
Vegas Sports Informer
2 Unit Play. #202 Take New Mexico +8.5 over Arizona (2:00p.m., Saturday, Dec 19 ESPN - New Mexico Bowl)
Talk about a disappointing season for the Arizona Wildcats! Arizona was hit hard by the injury bug and with injuries and the lack of motivation for this game I like the plus points with the home crowd New Mexico. Arizona comes to New Mexico losers of 4 out 5 games while New Mexico has won 3 out of 4 games that included a big home wins over Air Force and Colorado St. Arizona is 1-6 ATS in the month of December and the Wildcats close out their horrible season with another loss.
3 Unit Play. #204 Take Utah -2.5 over BYU (3:30p.m., Saturday, Dec 19 ABC - Las Vegas Bowl)
The Holy War comes to Sin City as the Utah Utes do battle with the BYU Cougars. Should be a hard fought close game but with Utah playing the tougher schedule all season long I like Utah to win this game by 6 points or more. The coaching situation at BYU had me concern about BYU in this game because Bronco Mendenhall is going to Virginia with most of his coaching staff going with him so what kind of motivation will these kids have. Again Utah takes control of this game late in the second half and the Utes win another Holy War. Utah is 8-2 ATS in their last 10 bowl games and the Utes are 6-2 ATS in the month of December.
3 Unit Play. #206 Take Ohio +8 over Appalachian St (5:30p.m., Saturday, Dec 19 ESPN - Camellia Bowl)
Yes Appalachian St is playing their first bowl game but I'm shocked that they opened up a -9 point favorite. As of Thursday afternoon this number was bet down to -7.5 and I still believe good value is still on the Ohio Bobcats. Ohio is coming off a huge road win over Northern Illinois as a 12-point underdog and the Bobcats have won 3-straight games. Ohio has played a tougher schedule and getting a plus touchdown in this game I will take Ohio in this Camellia Bowl. Ohio is 6-0 ATS against non-conference opponents and Appalachian St is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
6 Unit Play. #208 Take Georgia St +2.5 over San Jose St (7:00p.m., Saturday, Dec 19 CBSC - Cure Bowl)
So San Jose St is playing a bowl game with a 5-7 record and in the Cure Bowl they are the favorite. Georgia St this season were covering machines going 8-3-1 and the end of the season the Panthers defense was playing lights out. San Jose comes to Orlando Florida losers of 4 out of 6 games and their defense was given up big plays in that losing streak. Georgia St has great leadership on offense keyed around their senior QB Nick Arbuckle and if gets time to throw on Saturday I see Arbuckle picking apart the San Jose St secondary. San Jose has a good secondary so this matchup will be interesting and in the second half I see the Panthers taking control of this bowl game. Georgia St is 4-0-1 ATS against a team with a losing record and the Panthers are 8-3 ATS against non-conference opponents.
4 Unit Play. #210 Take Louisiana Tech -2 over Arkansas St (9:00p.m., Saturday, Dec 19 ESPN - New Orleans Bowl)
The Mercedes-Benz Superdome will be a great matchup between these two teams and we like the La Tech Bulldogs in this bowl game. Yes I know the Red Wolves come to the Big Easy on a 8-game winning streak but if you take out the blowout loss the Bulldogs received in their last game against Southern Miss I believe this game is La Tech -5 or higher. LA Tech will be looking to erase that bad showing against Southern Miss at home and the Bulldogs killed themselves with turnovers and lack of heart in the second half. Should be a high scoring game and team that can stop the run wins and I believe the Bulldogs defense will make the key stops in this Big Easy bowl game. I see Louisiana Tech winning this game between 3-6 points and the Superdome will have a Bulldogs crowd. La Tech is 10-1 ATS following a double-digit loss at home and the Bulldogs are 4-0 ATS against Sun Belt teams.Comment
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Robert Ferrigno
2 unit Utah -2.5
3 unit Under 42 JetsvsCowboys
2 unit Jets -3Comment
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PhillyGodFather
2% Byu/Utah un 51Comment
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Jack Jones
NFL
15* Jets -3Comment
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VSI NFL FOOTBALL WEEK #15 PLAYS
3 Unit Play. Take #303 Under 42 NY Jets at Dallas (8:25p.m., Saturday December 19 NFL)
The NY Jets are still in the playoff hunt while the Dallas Cowboys are planning their vacations probably right now. Cowboys offense has been M.I.A. since Romo has been out and their last 5 games the Boys are averaging 14ppg. I see the Jets winning this road game and I see defense being the big key and I see this game flying UNDER.Comment
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Indian Cowboy
6-Unit Play. Take Monaco (-105) over Troyes (2 p.m., Saturday, December 19) (French Ligue 1)
Troyes is awful. Not only are they in last place in the French top flight, but it isn't even close. Troyes has SEVEN points out of a possible 54. They are already essentially resigned to their fate of being relegated to the second division next year in France. Troyes are winless at home in ten league matches only scoring six while allowing 14. Monaco have scored nearly three times more goals (17) away than Troyes has at home. Monaco also has the second most goals in the league in away matches. And what makes this match even more in the favor of Monaco is that they are in the midst of battling out for a Champions League spot for next season. Outside of first place PSG, no one will find it easy to clinch a French spot in the UCL next year. Currently Monaco is tied for second on 31 points with Angers, and just one point in front of Caen. If this were any other team in the middle of the table, I wouldn't just fade Troyes. But because we are on a Monaco side that is going in the right direction with motivation and goals in mind, this is important for them. Currently undefeated in their last five league matches, Monaco take advantage of low-hanging fruit in the form of three points over Troyes. 3-0 to the away side in this one.
3-Unit Play. Take Bayer Leverkusen (-125) over Ingolstadt (9:30 a.m., Saturday, December 19) (German Bundesliga)
Leverkusen have responded well after missing out on the knockout stages of the Champions League almost two weeks ago. Bayer won their league match last weekend in dominating fashion 5-0, and they then followed that up with a 3-1 away win in the German Cup. Leverkusen already have three away wins in the league this season, and this is a prime opportunity to nab another. Bayer's form has them currently in six place in the standings and within striking distance (two points out) from another Champions League contending birth. Newly promoted Ingolstadt is still a vulnerable side, having scored a league low 11 goals from 16 matches. This isn't a good attacking offense, so there is a a win to be had for Leverkusen away today. Play them here.Comment
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Ben Burns football
CFB per fav - Utah
CFB cust app - app st
CFB blue chip total - ark st/la tech under
NFL blue chip total - jets/dall over
NFL MAIN EVENT - dallasComment
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Fat Jack
#202 NEW MEXICO +12
#204 utah UNDER 53.5
#206 APPALACHIAN STATE -8Comment
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EZWINNERS
NCAAF
2* (202) New Mexico +8
2* (203) BYU +2
2* (205) Ohio +7.5
2* (208) Georgia So +1.5
2* (209) Arkansas St. +1.5Comment
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Line Drive Sports
3* BYUComment
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Greg Dempson
Arizona Wildcats vs. New Mexico Los Lobos
The Gildan New Mexico Bowl
University Stadium, Albuquerque, New Mexico
This games kicks-off at 2:00 ET Saturday and it is a neutral site contest in name only as the Lobos are playing at home and getting 8.5 points. After going 10–04 straight up last year, the 2015 season was a struggle for Arizona. Graduation as well as injuries plus 12 consecutive weeks without a bye played a great part in the Wildcats’ demise as they finished this season at 6–6 straight up losing four out of their last five contests.
The Wildcats have allowed 30 or more points in eight of their nine PAC–12 games plus they were torched for 45 or more points in five contests this season. The Wildcats are 99% certain to have Scooby Wright back but they will still be without three starters on defense and the Wildcats were that ranked in the bottom half of the PAC–12 against the run. Quarterback Anu Solomon is questionable as of this report as he suffered a concussion at Arizona State in their seasons finale.
The Lobos finished strong winning three out of their last four contests with three outright double-digit dogs winners. The Lobos are ranked 9th in the nation in running averaging close to 247 yards per game. The Lobos were 5–2 at home this season while the Wildcats went 2–4 away from home. New Mexico is basically one dimensional as they run and then run some more so to be successful they will have to control the time of possession and put points on the board as Arizona has a balanced attack whether they are running or passing. Arizona and New Mexico faced two common opponents this season and the Wildcats had a huge edge in points scored and allowed as well as yards gained.
The unknown factor in this game should be obvious, New Mexico hasn’t appeared in a Bowl game since 2007 while the Wildcats certainly expected to finish higher than 6 – 6 after last season’s 10–4 mark.
View From the 50 Yard Line
· The Lobos are 5–0 ATS vs. the Wildcats winning the last two games straight up in 2007/2008 as underdogs of 9 or more points.
· Arizona is 19–35 ATS as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points.
· New Mexico is 10–02 ATS off an upset win vs. a conference rival as a home underdog.
· The Wildcats are 10–23 ATS in road games after scoring 37 or more points in their last game.
· The Lobos are 33–16 ATS vs. good offensive teams that average 31 or more points per game.
· Arizona’s head coach Rodriguez is 01–14 ATS after covering the spread in two out of their last three games.
· Play on underdogs of 3.5 to 10 points after a win by 10 or more points vs. a conference rival when playing against an opponent that’s off a road game where both teams score 31or more points. This system is 44–18 = 71% ATS since 1992.
Arizona vs New Mexico Pick
My Every Edge Bowl game for opening day is on the New Mexico Lobos at +8 or more.Comment
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Ken Thompson Saturday
Utah Under 54 1*
Georgia State +120 1*
Over LA Tech 67 1*Comment
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CAPPERS ACCESS
(NFL)Jets
(CFB)New Mexico
(CFB) BYU
(CFB)Louisiana TechComment
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