This Degen Game of the Week matchup between the two worst teams in the NFL is so ugly, there’s a possibility it ends in a 0-0 tie. The Miami Dolphins (0-4) are outright tanking and losing games on purpose to secure the #1 pick in the 2020 NFL draft, while […]
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Pac-12 After Dark: Khalil Tate and Arizona Are Home Dogs Against UW
It’s the ultimate battle of cats and dogs when the UW Huskies head down to Tucson to take on quarterback Khalil Tate and the Arizona Wildcats in the last game on the college football schedule for this week’s installment of the Pac-12 After Dark. Sometimes when you need action, you’ll […]
Seattle Seahawks, Atlanta Falcons, Washington Redskins are Road Game Favorites
The Seattle Seahawks, Atlanta Falcons, and Washington Redskins are three road teams in Week 7 that are favored against their opponents. Seattle is at Cleveland, and laying 1.5 points. Atlanta travels to Arizona, and is giving away 2.5 points. Washington will be at Miami in the battle of the winless […]
Vandy, Georgia Tech, Akron, Not so Dandy Against the Spread
Vanderbilt, Georgia Tech, and Akron are all college football teams that bettors might want to consider when thinking about the spread. Not because they are so good at covering it, but because they come up short. All three teams are 0-5 this year against the spread, and their futility might […]
One Bet, $100: How Low Can Washington, Miami Go?
Washington and Miami are playing the Winless Bowl on Sunday. I’m avoiding picking a winner, and instead, I’m going with the under with my One Bet, $100 pick. The over/under line is 41, and I am betting on both teams to keep the score low. There are a couple of […]
Five Players to Target in NFL DFS Priced Below $5,000 This Sunday
When trying to squeeze value out of a lineup, every dollar counts. And when you can find players priced below $5,000 who are capable of scoring more than 20 DFS points on any given Sunday, you should consider adding them to your roster. Heading into Week 6 of the NFL […]
New England Patriots (6-0) Haven’t Played Anyone and May Not Have To
The New England Patriots have made the most of a soft opening schedule with a 6-0 start. A strong defense has led the way, but a closer look might lead fans to feel like the perennially powerful Pats just haven’t played anyone yet. Their schedule for the rest of the […]
Friday Night Football: Buffs and Ducks Tango with Colorado at No. 13 Oregon
This week’s late game on the Friday Night Football slate also doubles as an installment of the Pac-12 After Dark, with the Colorado Buffaloes (3-2) clashing against the #13 Oregon Ducks (4-1) in Eugene, Oregon. Oregon flew out of the gate with a 2-0 record in Pac-12 conference play, but […]
(Review) College Football 150: The American Game on ESPN
Halfway through what ESPN is calling “a year-long, multi-platform storytelling experience,” there are some things to be learned from College Football 150: The American Game. This multi-layered series marks ESPN’s celebration and exploration of 150 years of college football. “The American Game” is an 11-episode documentary series focusing on college […]
Jonathan Taylor, Justin Fields, Jake Fromm are Viable Heisman Trophy longshots
Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa has been the favorite, but there might be some Heisman Trophy longshots to consider. Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields, Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm, and Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor could all pull off the upset. One player that gamblers could have gotten insane odds on was LSU […]
One Bet, $100: Oklahoma-Texas Game Will See Longhorns Cover
The Oklahoma-Texas game is one of the biggest rivalries in college football, and the subject of my “One Bet, $100†pick for this week. Texas is an 11-point underdog, and I believe they will cover that number. Last week’s “One Bet, $100” was another loss. I picked SMU, who was […]
Alabama, Clemson Return From Byes as Heavy Favorites
Oh Alabama and Clemson, we’ve missed you so. Both the No. 1 and No. 2 teams had last Saturday off, but return to the gridiron this Saturday. As usual the Crimson Tide and the Tigers are both double-digit favorites. Clemson is a 27-point pick over Florida State at home. Alabama […]
Philadelphia Eagles Begin a Mid-Season Schedule of Pain
The Philadelphia Eagles are 3-2 and tied with the Dallas Cowboys for the NFC East division lead. But, their next six games in the next seven weeks may be the toughest stretch for any team this season. When it’s over, the Eagles season might well be done as well. The […]
The Red River Rivalry Could Be a DFS Paradise
The day slate for this Saturday’s college football games offers many tough choices in the DFS world as offensive powerhouses like Oklahoma and Texas take the field in the Red River Rivalry. Which two quarterbacks should we draft among Sam Ehlinger, Jalen Hurts and Tua Tagovailoa? Which Crimson Tide receiver […]
Can Short Week of Preparation Derail Undefeated Patriots?
No NFL team has been able to beat the undefeated Patriots this season. Can a short week be the factor that upends the Super Bowl favorite? Oddsmakers don’t believe so. They have made New England a 16.5-point favorite against the New York Giants. It is the fourth time in six […]
Pac-12 Quarterback Injuries Piling up Early in Season
The amount of Pac-12 quarterback injuries is alarming, as several of the conference’s signal callers have gone down this season. There are 12 universities in the Pac-12, and five team’s starters have missed at least one game. The most serious are USC’s J.T. Daniel, and Cal’s Chase Garbers. Daniels tore […]
Home Dog Alert: Sam Darnold Returns to the Winless Jets in Week 6
The usual losing suspects are home dogs once again in NFL Week 6 with the New York Jets, Miami Dolphins, and Arizona Cardinals getting points at home. QB Sam Darnold returns from a bout of mono, but even with Darnold back in the lineup, the Jets are a 7-point home […]
Penalties in the NFL – Are the Refs Really Calling More?
Even the game announcers are saying it: The refs are calling more penalties and slowing down the NFL games. It does feel like there are a lot more yellow flags on the field, but what do the numbers have to say? So far, the answers are mixed. The NFL office […]
Four Players to Target in Thursday Night Showdown
This week’s Thursday night NFL game features the New York Giants visiting the New England Patriots in what’s expected to be a rout, as the Patriots are listed as 17-point favorites. That line makes it apparent that, in Thursday night showdown cash games, DFS players should focus on New England, […]
Waiver Wire Pickups: Will Fuller, Matt Breida, Sam Darnold, Jon Hilliman in Week 6
Heading into Week 6 of your NFL fantasy football league, you should consider adding WR Will Fuller (Houston Texans), RB Matt Breida (SF 49ers), QB Sam Darnold (NY Jets), or backup RB Jon Hillman (NY Giants) to your rosters. It’s always a fun fantasy football week when your team puts […]