09-26-21 |
Packers v. 49ers -3 | Top | 30-28 |
Loss | -112 | 7 h 51 m | Show |
Jimmy Garoppolo in his first two games has exhibited the highs that show why the 49ers held onto him to try and compete for a Super Bowl this season. He’s also had the lows that explain why they traded up to No. 3 overall in the draft to select Trey Lance. One key for Garoppolo and the 49ers’ 2-0 start is the zero turnovers from under center. Giveaways were a significant problem for Garoppolo in each of the last three years, but he’s remedied the problem early in 2021. If he’s not giving the ball away, he’s plenty efficient to operate Kyle Shanahan’s offense successfully, even if it is a version of the offense that isn’t necessarily threatening defenses vertically. |
09-26-21 |
Bucs v. Rams +1 | Top | 24-34 |
Win | 100 | 3 h 16 m | Show |
The Rams made a huge improvement at quarterback this offseason, swapping out Jared Goff for Stafford in a trade with the Detroit Lions. They also have two of the NFL’s best after-the-catch receivers in Cooper Kupp and Robert Woods, which doesn’t bode well for a defense that hasn’t tackled well through the first two games of the year. Throw in the injuries that have plagued the Tampa Bay defensive backfield so far this season, and the defending champs have a huge challenge on their hands in this department. |
09-26-21 |
Jets v. Broncos UNDER 42 | Top | 0-26 |
Win | 100 | 3 h 47 m | Show |
The Jets did a much better job running the ball in Week 2 than in Week 1. They ran for 152 yards against the Patriots after gaining just 45 the week before against Carolina. Running the ball effectively will be huge in this one, to take pressure off Zach Wilson. If they run effectively, the game will go under the total. |
09-25-21 |
New Mexico v. UTEP +2.5 | Top | 13-20 |
Win | 100 | 15 h 57 m | Show |
The Miners have a little bit of an offense now. There’s balance, there’s a passing game, and this isn’t the team of the last several years that struggled just to get the chains moving. It has a mega-problem with mistakes – it’s last in the nation in turnovers, penalties and penalty yards – and it doesn’t convert on third downs. But it’s been able overcome that by running the ball well against the mediocre teams and controlling the clock. |
09-25-21 |
West Virginia v. Oklahoma -17 | Top | 13-16 |
Loss | -108 | 14 h 44 m | Show |
One stat that may come as a surprise is the stark difference in turnovers between Oklahoma and West Virginia. Entering this weekend, the Sooners have an impressive turnover margin of (+5), which is tied for 7th nationally. On the other side, the Mountaineers have a TO margin of (-6), which is near the very bottom of the FBS at 127th. If OU continues to take care of the ball while also creating extra possessions for itself, and if WVU continues to plague itself with mistakes of this variety, it’s going to be an extremely long night for the ‘Eers. |
09-25-21 |
Illinois +11 v. Purdue | Top | 9-13 |
Win | 100 | 10 h 56 m | Show |
The Illini enter Saturday’s 2:30 p.m. kickoff at Purdue (2-1) as double-digit underdogs, but Purdue was projected by most to finish near the bottom of the West Division, so the road game at Ross-Ade Stadium may be one of the most winnable games remaining this season. Especially with an Illinois offense finally getting healthy and a Purdue team that might not have one of its stars (David Bell) available on Saturday. Bielema says he still sees progress in recent weeks. The best way to show progress is to win, and the Illini are hungry for one Saturday. |
09-24-21 |
Liberty v. Syracuse +6.5 | Top | 21-24 |
Win | 104 | 6 h 8 m | Show |
Here comes the Syracuse pass rush. Granted, playing Ohio and Albany is no big deal, but the Orange generated four sacks and a whole lot of pressure in a 17-7 loss to Rutgers. Willis is mobile enough and quick enough with his reads to avoid getting hit too many times, but the Liberty line allows a ton of plays in the backfield and close to three sacks per game. Again, that’s partly because Willis is moving, but the Orange still have to get to him. Also, again, the Syracuse offensive line hasn’t been great, but the running game has been decent so far against the mediocre teams. The O has to establish the ground game right away |
09-23-21 |
Panthers v. Texans +8 | Top | 24-9 |
Loss | -103 | 7 h 39 m | Show |
Houston's defensive tackles have quietly been having an impressive season. Former Dallas Cowboy Maliek Collins is back to near his best, and currently ranks eighth in the NFL among defensive tackles for the highest pass-rush win rate, per ESPN. Sixth-round rookie Roy Lopez has had far more of an impact than most had expected, currently first among NFL defensive tackles in run-stop win rate. |
09-20-21 |
Lions +11.5 v. Packers | Top | 17-35 |
Loss | -102 | 8 h 54 m | Show |
Green Bay's string of six straight season-opening victories ended with a thud when the Packers fell 38-3 to the New Orleans Saints at Jacksonville, Florida. The Packers now will try to win their home opener for a ninth consecutive season. Aaron Rodgers threw two interceptions without a touchdown pass in the season opener. Green Bay's 35-point defeat marked its most lopsided loss in any game Rodgers has started. After trailing by as many as 28 points, the Lions made a frantic comeback before falling 41-33 to the San Francisco 49ers in a game that marked the Detroit debuts for head coach Dan Campbell and quarterback Jared Goff. I'll take the 12 in this one. |
09-19-21 |
Vikings +4 v. Cardinals | Top | 33-34 |
Win | 100 | 7 h 42 m | Show |
This is a classic week two match-up, one team looked real good, Arizona, against a team that didn't in Minnesota. I've said it 100 times, especially in week two, don't take what you just saw and apply it to this week. Expect the opposite as Minnesota comes away with the outright win. |
09-19-21 |
49ers v. Eagles +3 | Top | 17-11 |
Loss | -110 | 4 h 39 m | Show |
The Eagles’ offense is going to be able to take advantage of a 49ers defense that’s banged up. DeVonta Smith is going to feast on a gettable secondary. |
09-18-21 |
Oklahoma State +3.5 v. Boise State | Top | 21-20 |
Win | 100 | 12 h 12 m | Show |
It’s been a rough two games so far with tight battles against Southwest Missouri State and Tulsa, but it’s been a bit of a rebuilding job with the coaching staff, and QB Spencer Sanders was out early on. That’s why you have the soft openings – the hope is to be ready for a game like this. The defense has been able to make up for the offensive problems with a good pass rush and enough stops to keep the team in games. It’s been a high-wire act, but the O proved it could explode – coming up with a 21-point fourth quarter comeback to get by Tulsa 28-23 – and now the attack gets a Boise State defense that’s struggling to get off the field – at least it did against UCF |
09-18-21 |
Jackson State v. UL-Monroe -4 | Top | 7-12 |
Win | 100 | 4 h 49 m | Show |
There's very little about this game that says play the Warhawks but this number is way to peculiar for me not to jump on it. |
09-18-21 |
Fordham +31.5 v. Florida Atlantic | Top | 14-45 |
Win | 100 | 2 h 32 m | Show |
There’s an effective enough of an offense to take advantage of every opportunity. The Rams don’t miss when they get inside the red zone, they’re solid at coming up with third down conversions, and the line has been solid so far for the ground game and at keeping teams out of the backfield. There hasn’t been a whole lot of luck overall, but Tim DeMorat is coming off a big 352-yard, three touchdown passing day in the loss to Monmouth, and this week the passing attack should keep pressing an FAU defense that’s not stopping anyone on third downs and doesn’t have any sort of a pass rush. |
09-18-21 |
USC v. Washington State +7.5 | Top | 45-14 |
Loss | -109 | 7 h 7 m | Show |
So what’s really the problem at USC? It was able to get by San Jose State with relative ease and chalk up the Stanford game to a bad day. However, there hasn’t been anything from the defensive line so far – it’s not getting behind the line – and there are WAY too many penalties and mistakes so far. Wazzu has a similar problem to USC’s – the talent in place isn’t producing yet. Turnovers aren’t an issue, and the parts are there to start doing a whole lot more to keep the chains moving, and again, USC probably won’t bring the pressure. |
09-17-21 |
Central Florida v. Louisville +7 | Top | 35-42 |
Win | 100 | 15 h 46 m | Show |
The season did not start well for Louisville, but over its last six quarters, it has put up 54 points. The Cardinals had to replace a ton of talent at the skill positions this year, but quarterback Malik Cunningham is an experienced signal-caller and a very good athlete. Cunningham has a history of being turnover-prone but has just one interception this season in 60 pass attempts. He has six total touchdowns with four coming on the ground. Hassan Hall and Jalen Mitchell will help power the ground game. |
09-12-21 |
Bears v. Rams UNDER 46.5 | Top | 14-34 |
Loss | -103 | 15 h 40 m | Show |
Chicago's offense will be led by quarterback Andy Dalton who looked okay last season as he recorded 2,169 passing yards and 14 touchdown passes. However, he was in Dallas last season so one has to wonder just how sharp he is going to look in a new offensive system. |
09-11-21 |
Hawaii +11 v. Oregon State | Top | 27-45 |
Loss | -108 | 14 h 4 m | Show |
The Oregon State Beavers scored 21 points in their opening game of the season but did not score 14 of those points until the final quarter. Quarterback Chance Nolan threw for just 157 yards, while the leading rusher through one game is Trey Lowe with only 27 yards, as Oregon State has gained only 78 yards rushing while passing for 285 yards. Trevon Bradford leads all Oregon State receivers with 75 yards. |
09-11-21 |
Illinois v. Virginia UNDER 56.5 | Top | 14-42 |
Win | 100 | 2 h 29 m | Show |
In addition to the offense playing well, the hope is that the defense can build off of the shutout from their first game after allowing 29.6 points per game last season. The strength of the defense is in the linebacker group with Nick Jackson leading the defense with 12 tackles while Noah Taylor and Hunter Stewart combined for 12 tackles and 3.5 for loss. In addition, safety Joey Blount is going to make plenty of plays in the middle of the defense as he had eight tackles in the first game and expects to remain a key piece in the Cavaliers' defense. |
09-06-21 |
Louisville v. Ole Miss -9 | Top | 24-43 |
Win | 100 | 10 h 26 m | Show |
The Cardinals do have to replace quite a bit of production on both sides of the ball, as top two receivers Tutu Atwell and Dez Fitzpatrick both went to the NFL. Leading rusher Javian Hawkins (133 carries for 822 yards and seven touchdowns) is also gone, while Louisville also lost key linebacker Dorian Etheridge (50 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, four sacks). |
09-04-21 |
New Mexico State +31.5 v. San Diego State | Top | 10-28 |
Win | 100 | 11 h 44 m | Show |
The San Diego State Aztecs are a run-heavy offense and senior running back Greg Bell is back for the 2021 season The world will be on the Aztecs in this one but I think SDSU will keep this on the ground, eating up enough time to keep the Aggies within the number. There is a slight advantage to a team who has already played. They should make just enough improvement. |
09-04-21 |
Bethune-Cookman +21 v. UTEP | Top | 28-38 |
Win | 100 | 9 h 54 m | Show |
It’s not like UTEP is Alabama quite yet. The Miners are coming off a dominant 30-3 win over New Mexico State, but they still have to prove they can crank up a consistent offense and New Mexico State is really, really bad at college football. Bethune-Cookman hasn’t played since 2019, but it’s had time to build back the parts, the offense isn’t going to have too many problems with turnovers, and it’s a fast attack that likes to keep things moving. |
09-04-21 |
Campbell v. Liberty UNDER 65 | Top | 7-48 |
Win | 100 | 6 h 2 m | Show |
These are two horrible defenses, based on what we saw in the Spring, but I always say that when it looks to good to be true it usually is. If this game is a blowout expect there to be enough ground attack to keep this one UNDER the total. |
09-04-21 |
Miami-OH +23 v. Cincinnati | Top | 14-49 |
Loss | -110 | 4 h 2 m | Show |
The Miami Redhawks did not play much during the 2020 season as three games isn’t a great sample size but this could be the season that sophomore quarterback Brett Gabbert can take that next step. During his limited 2020 action, he went 23-of-35 for 384 yards with four touchdowns and did not throw an interception. They were able to return seven of their starters from last season so that means they have a chance to evolve as an offense with some extra chemistry. |
09-03-21 |
South Dakota State v. Colorado State OVER 51.5 | Top | 42-23 |
Win | 100 | 16 h 33 m | Show |
Colorado State should be able to throw a bit which will give us just enough offense to push this game over. The receiving corps is good, TE Trey McBride is great, and the South Dakota State secondary might have a few issues. The Jackrabbits didn’t give up multiple touchdown passes until the national championship loss to Sam Houston State, but the teams on the slate that could throw were able to do it. |
09-03-21 |
Michigan State v. Northwestern -3 | Top | 38-21 |
Loss | -110 | 15 h 1 m | Show |
Reed and Nailor make up a dynamic duo at wide receiver for Michigan State, no matter who is playing quarterback. However, Northwestern was a very good pass defense last year, allowing just 195.3 passing yards per game (19th in FBS) and just 5.2 yards per pass attempt (first in the FBS). The Wildcats also return star safety Brandon Joseph, who was tied for the lead the nation with six interceptions in 2020. The MSU wide receivers going against the NU defensive backs should be a heavyweight battle, and might be the most fun matchup to watch. |
09-03-21 |
Saint Francis +33 v. Eastern Michigan | Top | 15-35 |
Win | 100 | 13 h 2 m | Show |
Is anyone except me going to be on the Red Flash, not like;y, but I'm not going to lay big numbers early on against teams who are treating these games like their national championship. The offense got a big, efficient passing season two years ago, and while the main men are done, there are just enough dangerous playmakers – like WRs Brandan Lisenby and Kahtero Summers – to potentially be a problem. Eastern Michigan has to prove it can generate a steady pass rush, and the secondary has to be able to make more plays after a rocky 2020 |
09-03-21 |
Old Dominion v. Wake Forest OVER 61.5 | Top | 10-42 |
Loss | -110 | 13 h 42 m | Show |
Wake Forest had its struggles on defense last season, allowing 435.7 yards and 32.8 points per game. After failing to get much offense going against Clemson in last season's opener, the Demon Deacons scored 20 or more points in their eight remaining games and went over 30 in five of those contests Such high-powered offense was due in no small part to Wake Forest’s success through the air, led by Sam Hartman’s 247.1 passing yards per game, good for a top-five finish in the conference and a top-30 mark nationally. |
09-02-21 |
Sam Houston State v. Northern Arizona +11.5 | Top | 42-16 |
Loss | -115 | 6 h 58 m | Show |
Northern Arizona returns much of its defensive core. The defense will be tested against the Bearkats, who return such star players as quarterback Eric Schmid. Schmid threw for 2,808 yards and 20 touchdowns last year, and added another eight scores on the ground. The Lumberjacks had a solid pass defense in the spring, and hope their efforts can limit their opponent’s potent offense. |
09-02-21 |
South Florida +19 v. NC State | Top | 0-45 |
Loss | -102 | 5 h 14 m | Show |
The Bulls finished the season on an eight-game losing streak, although two of those losses were by fewer than three points. The Wolfpack are led by fourth-year sophomore quarterback Devin Leary, who started just three games last year due to a broken left foot suffered on Oct. 17 against Duke. Leary, who also missed 20 days of 2020 fall camp due to COVID-19, had won three straight games prior to the injury. In his four games last season, he passed for 890 yards, eight TDs, and just two interceptions |
09-02-21 |
UC Davis +23 v. Tulsa | Top | 19-17 |
Win | 100 | 5 h 41 m | Show |
The Aggies know how to run the ball. They don’t necessarily dominate the time of possession battle, but they’re great at keeping the chains moving with manageable third-down opportunities, and they’re able to bust off runs in chunks. 3-2 in the FCS spring session, they averaged 226 rushing yards per game and balance it all out with an efficient passing attack. The running back combination of Lan Larison and Ulonzo Gilliam will average over five yards per carry this season, the defense has a strong pass rush, and it’s an experienced enough team to not beat itself with a whole slew of mistakes. |
09-02-21 |
The Citadel v. Coastal Carolina UNDER 55 | Top | 14-52 |
Loss | -110 | 4 h 25 m | Show |
The Citadel is going to run, run again, and then run again with an occasional downfield pass in the mix. Coastal Carolina might have had time to prepare for the option attack, but it’s a whole other problem when it’s in action. The Bulldogs are great at grinding out drives, they’re going to dominate the time of possession battle – they’re going to have the ball for close to 35 minutes. |
08-28-21 |
Southern Utah +24.5 v. San Jose State | Top | 14-45 |
Loss | -105 | 17 h 8 m | Show |
While San Jose State suffered only one loss, one win was all that Southern Utah managed in its condensed spring 2021 campaign, a 34-24 road victory against Cal Poly. One encouraging takeaway from the Thunderbirds' 1-5 record, however, is that no single loss was by more than eight points. In fact, four of them were decided by three points or fewer. They’ll look to extract some confidence out of having so many close endings and aim to finish games on a better note, especially with both of their road losses coming by just a single point. |
02-07-21 |
Chiefs v. Bucs UNDER 56 | Top | 9-31 |
Win | 100 | 5 h 49 m | Show |
The Chiefs' defensive backs have been just as good as they've seemed, and the pass rush, with a blitz-heavy gameplan, will get to Tom Brady often enough to force a few key mistakes. |
12-24-20 |
Hawaii v. Houston -9.5 | Top | 28-14 |
Loss | -107 | 11 h 27 m | Show |
The coronavirus pandemic is having an effect on this game. The game is usually played in Albuquerque at the University of New Mexico but will move to Texas due to restrictions in the state. It’s the first appearance in this bowl game for both teams. Familiar territory for the Cougars will prove to be the difference. |
12-14-20 |
Ravens v. Browns UNDER 45.5 | Top | 47-42 |
Loss | -103 | 14 h 52 m | Show |
This isn’t the same Ravens offense from Week 1. Only one offensive line starter remains from the crew that played bully-ball and controlled games at the line of scrimmage. The Ravens still gain yards on the ground (they lead the league in team rushing yards). But they aren’t as explosive and have taken a step back passing. |
12-12-20 |
Fresno State v. New Mexico +13.5 | Top | 39-49 |
Win | 100 | 14 h 43 m | Show |
The Lobos were able to run on a Wyoming defense that should’ve been able to shut down the ground game. The Fresno State run defense has struggled. Utah State and UNLV aren’t exactly dominant on the ground, but they were able to get things going, and Hawaii ripped off 323 yards in the opener. New Mexico won’t throw on the Bulldogs, but if they can rip off yards in chunks they'll cover this double digit number. |
12-12-20 |
LSU +23.5 v. Florida | Top | 37-34 |
Win | 100 | 10 h 17 m | Show |
Florida’s mindset might be on the SEC Championship next week, there’s not enough of a ground game to worry about, and there’s just enough of a Tiger pass rush to get a little bit of pressure on Kyle Trask. For all of the great things the Gators are doing, they’re not quite putting games away like Alabama is. |
12-12-20 |
North Carolina +3 v. Miami-FL | Top | 62-26 |
Win | 100 | 7 h 4 m | Show |
Miami might have a gaudy record and a slew of fun playmakers including an elite quarterback, but they haven’t had to deal with a whole lot of high-end offenses. The Canes gave up 550 yards to Clemson, over 500 to Louisville, and over 400 to NC State. They won two of them, but now they have to deal with the most balanced and dangerous attack outside of Clemson’s. |
12-10-20 |
Patriots v. Rams OVER 44 | Top | 3-24 |
Loss | -101 | 8 h 47 m | Show |
Though Cam Newton didn’t provide much passing production, Newton helped lead another effective rushing effort, carrying 14 times for 48 yards and two touchdowns. Damien Harris finished with 80 yards on 14 carries, and Sony Michel added 35 yards on 10 attempts. It was the first time the Patriots had scored 45 points in a game since 2015 (51-17 vs. Jacksonville). Expect both offenses to keep rolling |
12-10-20 |
Florida Atlantic v. Southern Miss +9.5 | Top | 31-45 |
Win | 100 | 6 h 13 m | Show |
The FAU passing game has hit 200 yards once – against a hapless UMass team – and the O as a whole is only averaging 329 yards and 18 points per game. The Southern Miss defense hasn’t been a rock, but it’s been able to hold up well against mediocre offenses – it hasn’t t allowed more than 304 yards in any of the last three games. |
12-07-20 |
Washington Football Team v. Steelers UNDER 43.5 | Top | 23-17 |
Win | 102 | 12 h 18 m | Show |
The Washington defense continues to be terrific. The D is second in the NFL in first downs allowed, it’s been great at keeping the big pass plays to a minimum, and the run defense hasn’t allowed more than 70 yards in either of the last two games. The two takeaways in each of the last two help, too. |
12-05-20 |
UCLA v. Arizona State -2.5 | Top | 25-18 |
Loss | -110 | 10 h 20 m | Show |
If all goes well, UCLA will bring its starting quarterback out of a two-week quarantine to play an opponent staging its home opener in early December after having its last three games canceled. UCLA’s two victories this season came against California and Arizona, teams that are a combined 0-6. |
12-05-20 |
Boston College v. Virginia -3.5 | Top | 32-43 |
Win | 100 | 5 h 34 m | Show |
Boston College isn’t getting into the backfield at all. The program that used to be known for a whole lot of sacks and a whole bunch of big plays behind the line is last in the ACC at generating tackles for loss and doesn’t have enough of a pass rush to matter. Virginia leads the ACC in tackles for loss allowed and has one of the best pass rushes in the nation. |
12-05-20 |
Ohio State v. Michigan State +23.5 | Top | 52-12 |
Loss | -110 | 2 h 30 m | Show |
Ohio State still has to clear two more rounds of daily testing before they actually take the field. Until the Buckeyes release their Game Day Status Report on Saturday morning, we still don't know exactly who won't be available for Ohio State this weekend. Too much uncertainty from Ohio State to lay this big number. |
12-04-20 |
UL-Lafayette +3 v. Appalachian State | Top | 24-21 |
Win | 100 | 14 h 48 m | Show |
Louisiana's offense is firing. The Cajuns have mauled opposing defenses in their last four games. The Cajuns are averaging better than 44 points and 500 yards over that span. |
11-28-20 |
Coastal Carolina v. Texas State OVER 58 | Top | 49-14 |
Win | 100 | 4 h 30 m | Show |
Coastal Carolina will bounce back from a mediocre offensive performance last week against App State. Texas State has given away 17 turnovers so far – among the most in the nation. Anticipate CC making a major offensive statement in this one. |
11-27-20 |
Oregon v. Oregon State +13 | Top | 38-41 |
Win | 100 | 11 h 32 m | Show |
There aren’t enough plays in the backfield so far on a consistent basis, it got run over way too easily by UCLA, and the team overall hasn’t been nearly as sharp or as dominant as it should be. Oregon State is dangerous. RB Jermar Jefferson has been phenomenal so far – 120 yards or more in all three games – QB Tristan Gebbia has been inconsistent, but okay, and the team is bringing just enough pop to keep up the pace with whatever Oregon does. |
11-27-20 |
UMass +37.5 v. Liberty | Top | 0-45 |
Loss | -108 | 3 h 24 m | Show |
The Minutemen need to force a few fumbles, they have to at least move the chains a bit, and they have to hope the Flames are a bit down after the brutally-tough close loss to NC State last week to ruin the perfect season. |
11-26-20 |
Washington Football Team +3 v. Cowboys | Top | 41-16 |
Win | 100 | 7 h 53 m | Show |
While Colt McCoy taking over as Redskins QB will generate the most headlines this week, this game is likely to be won in the run game. When Washington beat Dallas last month, the Redskins held Ezekiel Elliott to just 33 yards on the ground in a stout defensive effort. |
11-26-20 |
Texans v. Lions +3 | Top | 41-25 |
Loss | -100 | 3 h 6 m | Show |
It’s not like Houston’s defense is shutting anything down on a consistent basis. Part of the reason the Texan passing game is rocking is to make up for the problems on the defensive side. Houston is dead last in the NFL against the run and no one has picked off fewer passes. |
11-23-20 |
Rams v. Bucs UNDER 48.5 | Top | 27-24 |
Loss | -104 | 15 h 10 m | Show |
This game will be similar to the Super Bowl a couple years ago when when both pass rushes made life uncomfortable for Brady and Goff. |
11-22-20 |
Chiefs v. Raiders UNDER 56.5 | Top | 35-31 |
Loss | -110 | 2 h 35 m | Show |
The Raiders are dealing with adversity as they had eight players activated from the COVID reserve list Saturday and will be without four starters due to COVID-19. The Chiefs are 0-5 O/U in their last five games vs. a team above .500.The Under is 6-2 in Kansas City's last eight prime-time games. |
11-22-20 |
Packers v. Colts UNDER 51.5 | Top | 31-34 |
Loss | -103 | 6 h 53 m | Show |
The Colts allow the fourth-fewest points per game and second-fewest passing yards per game, also ranking fourth against the run this year. The Colts defense is one of the best in football, but they haven’t faced a quarterback like Rodgers, who’s having one of the best seasons of his career. As long as Green Bay stops the Colts’ rushing attack, the score won’t get out of control. |
11-22-20 |
Cowboys v. Vikings UNDER 49.5 | Top | 31-28 |
Loss | -107 | 6 h 39 m | Show |
Over the last four games, Zeke Elliott has failed to get past 65 yards on the ground and hasn’t scored. He’s been hampered by his hamstring, but he also hasn’t had anywhere to move. Despite the week off, I need to see a better Cowboy offense before I get involved with overs. |
11-22-20 |
Bengals v. Washington Football Team UNDER 47.5 | Top | 9-20 |
Win | 100 | 3 h 52 m | Show |
Two horrific offenses get together and the public loves the OVER? This is an easy cash for Dana Lane. |
11-21-20 |
Tennessee v. Auburn -10 | Top | 17-30 |
Win | 100 | 9 h 22 m | Show |
The running game isn’t working, the passing attack managed 107 yards against Arkansas, and nothing seems to be happening even with the offensive line not playing all that poorly. |
11-21-20 |
California -2 v. Oregon State | Top | 27-31 |
Loss | -110 | 6 h 23 m | Show |
A lot of Cal’s struggles against UCLA could be attributed to the fact that it was the Bears’ first game of the season and much of their preparation time was restricted by the absence of all their defensive linemen for COVID-19-related reasons. There is no such excuse this week, as the defensive linemen returned to practice this week |
11-21-20 |
Illinois +17 v. Nebraska | Top | 41-23 |
Win | 100 | 3 h 16 m | Show |
Nebraska has to deal with the dynamic sort of playmaker its offense has been looking for on a consistent basis in the Scott Frost era. |
11-20-20 |
New Mexico v. Air Force -7.5 | Top | 0-28 |
Win | 100 | 16 h 5 m | Show |
The stats don’t tell the story for the New Mexico defense. The front doesn’t generate a lick of pressure or plays in the backfield, and the reason for the great numbers against the run are because everyone spent so much time throwing the ball. |
11-20-20 |
Purdue +2 v. Minnesota | Top | 31-34 |
Loss | -110 | 5 h 54 m | Show |
Purdue: Aidan O'Connell, quarterback: He is a pretty accurate quarterback and calm in pressure situations. Counting the Nebraska game last year where he entered in the 4th quarter because Jack Plummer broke his ankle he engineered three game-winning drives in the last five minutes in his first five games. He is generally an accurate thrower and makes good decisions most of the time. |
11-20-20 |
Syracuse +19.5 v. Louisville | Top | 0-30 |
Loss | -115 | 14 h 10 m | Show |
I'll take Syracuse against a team that can't help but to turn the ball over with three giveaways in each of the last two games and five times overall. The Syracuse secondary might have lost key talents, but the defense leads the ACC in takeaways and the D overall hasn’t been gouged lately. It hasn’t been a rock, but if Louisville’s offense keeps having issues with picks, the Orange will stay alive. |
11-19-20 |
Tulane v. Tulsa -5.5 | Top | 24-30 |
Win | 100 | 8 h 5 m | Show |
Tulsa held the Oklahoma State offense to just 16 points in the opener, and it was able to hold its own in wins over high-powered UCF and SMU teams, especially against the run. It kept the SMU passing attack from going off, but to beat Tulane it’s mostly about keeping the dangerous running game from going off. |
11-18-20 |
Northern Illinois +15 v. Ball State | Top | 25-31 |
Win | 100 | 14 h 53 m | Show |
Ball State is seeking its first winning streak over Northern Illinois since 2007-08. Prior to last year's 27-20 victory in DeKalb, the Huskies had defeated the Cardinals 10 straight times. Ball State enters this game giving up 449.5 yards and 34.5 points per game. The Cardinals have been particularly susceptible to the pass (269.0 ypg, 10th in MAC) in the early going with no interceptions through two games compared to 15 last year, which led the conference. |
11-18-20 |
Western Michigan -105 v. Central Michigan | Top | 52-44 |
Win | 100 | 13 h 19 m | Show |
Kaleb Eleby has hit 71% of his passes for 546 yards and six touchdowns – three in each of the two games – with two touchdown dashes. Central Michigan hasn’t faced anyone with a decent passing game, and while the secondary has been fine, it’s about to get hit hard. Western Michigan has the defensive front to consistently be accurate in the backfield, the offensive line is giving Eleby and company a whole lot of time to work, and the O has yet to turn the ball over. |
11-17-20 |
Akron +25.5 v. Kent State | Top | 35-69 |
Loss | -110 | 14 h 55 m | Show |
The defense wasn’t all that bad against a good Ohio team last week. The D has been okay on third downs, the offensive line isn’t allowing a ton of plays behind the line, and freshman QB Zach Gibson is promising, hitting 18-of-30 passes in each of his first two games with a few big plays last week. The Kent State O line will give up plays in the backfield. |
11-16-20 |
Vikings v. Bears UNDER 43.5 | Top | 19-13 |
Win | 100 | 15 h 14 m | Show |
Neither team has scored more than 25 points since 2017 in the Vikings/Bears contests. Adam Thielen, alongside Justin Jefferson, leads the air attack for the Vikings, but he has caught over 60 yards just three times this season and hasn't broken 40 receiving yards in his last two starts. Mitch Trubisky, who has been battling with Nick Foles for the starting QB job all season, is listed as doubtful with a right shoulder injury. |
11-15-20 |
Ravens v. Patriots UNDER 44 | Top | 17-23 |
Win | 100 | 7 h 11 m | Show |
The 2020 Ravens offense ranks 23rd in DVOA — which measures a unit’s overall efficiency — and 22nd in yards per play. Baltimore’s defense, though, is allowing just 17.8 points per game, the best mark in the league. That group ranks fifth in DVOA, seventh against the pass and first against the run. |
11-15-20 |
Broncos v. Raiders UNDER 51 | Top | 12-37 |
Win | 100 | 3 h 22 m | Show |
Both teams' run games are roughly average, but the Broncos put more in the box to stymie the run against a beat-up Raiders offensive line and put their good cornerbacks on islands. |
11-15-20 |
Eagles v. Giants UNDER 45 | Top | 17-27 |
Win | 100 | 2 h 1 m | Show |
Quarterback Carson Wentz has struggled throughout what has been his worst season as a pro with a league-high 12 interceptions to go with four lost fumbles. His 58.4 completion percentage and 6.2 yards per attempt are career lows. Second-year quarterback Daniel Jones is 191 of 306 for 1,878 yards and eight TDs against nine interceptions. The Giants are big across their three-man defensive front and allow just 3.7 yards per rushing attempt. That ranks fifth in the league. |
11-14-20 |
Arkansas v. Florida -17 | Top | 35-63 |
Win | 100 | 9 h 20 m | Show |
Arkansas has played poor passing teams in Georgia, Mississippi State, Auburn and Tennessee, so the Razorbacks pass defense may be a little inflated. Texas A&M’s Kellen Mond was 21 of 26 for 260 yards and three touchdowns. Florida isn’t getting enough credit for a defensive turnaround. If that continues and the Gators hold Arkansas below its season averages, the team in orange and blue will easily cover. |
11-14-20 |
TCU +3.5 v. West Virginia | Top | 6-24 |
Loss | -115 | 3 h 25 m | Show |
TCU is in revenge mode after a 20-17 loss in Fort Worth last season. The Horned Frogs put 34 points on the board last week in a win over Texas Tech and scored 33 in their defeat of Baylor a week before that. The team has averaged more than 270 rushing yards per game in the last two weeks. Quarterback Max Duggan has combined with running backs Darwin Barlow and Zach Evans to give the Horned Frogs a multifaceted ground game. |
11-13-20 |
Florida Atlantic v. Florida International OVER 40.5 | Top | 38-19 |
Win | 100 | 8 h 39 m | Show |
You know how it goes, two horrible offenses equal an OVER play. The running game for both teams will play a big role in cashing this ticket. |
11-12-20 |
Colts v. Titans UNDER 48.5 | Top | 34-17 |
Loss | -109 | 10 h 53 m | Show |
The Colts defense is still terrific. It might not be as strong as it was over the first part of the season, but no one’s able to do too much on the ground. The Colts running game still isn’t dominant, and Phil Rivers still can’t seem to have the same good games twice The Titans have failed to get to 300 yards in total offense in two of the last three games. |
11-11-20 |
Eastern Michigan v. Ball State -8 | Top | 31-38 |
Loss | -117 | 11 h 7 m | Show |
Caleb Huntley is among the MAC’s best running backs – he tore off 130 yards and two scores – and Drew Plitt is a veteran passer who should be able to hit the rebuilding EMU secondary for close to nine yards per pass. The Cardinals are better equipped for some sort of a shootout. They steadily scored last week and should keep the pressure on all game long. |
11-10-20 |
Miami-OH +9.5 v. Buffalo | Top | 10-42 |
Loss | -103 | 10 h 40 m | Show |
The defending MAC champs continue to be one of those Find A Way teams, but now it has more of an offense to help the cause. AJ Mayer has taken over the quarterbacking gig, and he pitched a gem in the 38-31 win over Ball State, leading the way to 28 second half points in the late rally. He finished with 212 yards and three touchdowns, the running game did just enough to get by, and again, there was actually a Miami offense to worry about after so many struggling performances last year. Even bigger was a huge day from a defensive front that lived in the Ball State backfield. The combination of Lonnie Phelps and Dominique Robinson combined for four of the team’s six sacks, there were enough big stops late to survive |
11-10-20 |
Akron +28 v. Ohio | Top | 10-24 |
Win | 100 | 9 h 15 m | Show |
The Ohio offense wasn’t able to dominate in the loss to Central Michigan. If it’s working like it’s supposed to, it gets the ground game going and controls the tempo – it didn’t do that. Akron’s run defense was pushed too much in the 58-13 loss to Western Michigan, but the combination of Jeremiah Knight and Teon Donald ran well, and the offensive front wasn’t all that bad even though there were a few too many plays allowed in the backfield. Slow down the Bobcat running game just enough, average over four yards per carry again and we'll have an easy winner. |
11-09-20 |
Patriots v. Jets OVER 41 | Top | 30-27 |
Win | 100 | 13 h 42 m | Show |
Newton has thrown more picks (seven) than touchdown passes (two), but he’s still producing with his legs. He has six rushing TDs. The Jets have struggled containing mobile quarterbacks. They probably won’t have Quinnen Williams and traded good run stopper Avery Williamson to Pittsburgh last week. Gregg Williams has to script a good scheme to slow Newton and the Patriots top-five rushing game. |
11-08-20 |
Seahawks v. Bills UNDER 55.5 | Top | 34-44 |
Loss | -110 | 3 h 54 m | Show |
Minnesota was able to control the game against Seattle by hammering away a few weeks ago, only to see it slip away at the end. Get ready for Buffalo to power away for a third straight week to keep Wilson off the field. |
11-08-20 |
Broncos v. Falcons UNDER 49 | Top | 27-34 |
Loss | -110 | 2 h 24 m | Show |
The under is 11-3-1 off a SU Broncos win and 11-5 in the Falcons last 16 home games. |
11-07-20 |
New Mexico v. Hawaii UNDER 64.5 | Top | 33-39 |
Loss | -106 | 12 h 4 m | Show |
Both teams will run the ball just enough to keep this game under the total. |
11-07-20 |
Texas A&M v. South Carolina UNDER 59 | Top | 48-3 |
Win | 100 | 10 h 44 m | Show |
With a bye week to heal nagging injuries and to focus on fixing execution issues, South Carolina has the ability to play spoiler against the visiting Aggies but in order to do that they must be the better defensive team. When Mike Bobo left Colorado State to become the Gamecocks' offensive coordinator, he brought transfer quarterback Colin Hill with him. Hill is a serviceable field general but is not the quarterback capable of taking South Carolina to that next level. He has a tendency to hold on to the ball too long, as he's taken a sack in every game and went down five times against LSU. |
11-07-20 |
Troy v. Georgia Southern UNDER 53 | Top | 13-20 |
Win | 100 | 3 h 54 m | Show |
The Troy run defense continues to be strong. It got hit hard by Georgia State in a loss a few weeks ago, but four of the nine touchdowns allowed were against BYU and the D has allowed just 3.6 yards per carry. The defensive front is good enough overall at getting around the ball and into the backfield to give the Eagles problems. |
11-07-20 |
Nebraska v. Northwestern UNDER 53.5 | Top | 13-21 |
Win | 100 | 3 h 23 m | Show |
Some shifting of personnel took place on the interior offensive line against Ohio State with left guards being shuffled and center Cameron Jurgens taking a rest. This is important to note as the Huskers need to fire on all cylinders for Dedrick Mills and Ronald Thompkins to rack up chunk plays on the ground. Getting to the Northwestern defense, linebackers Paddy Fisher and Blake Gallagher are absolute terrors to game plan around. One will be constantly spying Martinez and both play exceptionally well in coverage. Safety Brandon Joseph broke out against Iowa last week and will be a pain when Nebraska attempts the deep ball unless Husker speedsters can get significant separation |
11-06-20 |
BYU v. Boise State UNDER 64 | Top | 51-17 |
Loss | -107 | 12 h 48 m | Show |
This will be more of a grinding game than anything high-flying. Wilson will be more steady than sensational. |
11-05-20 |
Wyoming v. Colorado State UNDER 55 | Top | 24-34 |
Loss | -110 | 9 h 24 m | Show |
The Cowboys couldn’t do enough to stop the Nevada passing game, but it bounced back fast with a great day in a 31-7 against Hawaii. The defense didn’t allow the Rainbow Warriors to get anything going down the field with their passing game – averaging just 4.2 yards per throw – and now it’s going to swarm all over the Colorado State passing attack. |
11-05-20 |
Packers v. 49ers OVER 48 | Top | 34-17 |
Win | 100 | 4 h 23 m | Show |
With Dalvin Cook running for 163 yards on a miserably windy day last week, the last-place Vikings upset the first-place Packers. For all the focus on Green Bay’s limited arsenal of playmakers, it was a cruel reminder of the team’s greatest weakness from last season and its inability to bolster it for this season. |
11-05-20 |
Utah State v. Nevada UNDER 56.5 | Top | 9-34 |
Win | 100 | 8 h 38 m | Show |
The Aggies have generated a mere 418 yards of total offense and 20 points in the first two games, both blowout losses. There’s no downfield passing game, the team is dead last in the Mountain West in both total offense and total defense, there haven’t been any takeaways. The Wolf Pack are keeping the ball for close to 35 minutes a game, the offense will be efficient from the start, and it’ll be a third straight win to make an early statement in the Mountain West race. |
11-04-20 |
Bowling Green +23.5 v. Toledo | Top | 3-38 |
Loss | -110 | 13 h 9 m | Show |
The combination of a strong offensive line, a decent stable of running backs, and a promising Matt McDonald at quarterback, the Falcons should be able to stay within this generous number. |
11-04-20 |
Buffalo v. Northern Illinois +14 | Top | 49-30 |
Loss | -114 | 11 h 13 m | Show |
The defense has a shot to keep this in range. The line has to undergo an overhaul, but the linebacking corps is expected to be a huge improvement and the secondary is going to be among the MAC’s best. The offense might have a slew of concerns, but it’s going to come out with an attitude after last year, and it’s going to try blasting away from the start. Can the Huskies frustrate the Bulls? NIU will own the time of possession battle |
11-01-20 |
49ers v. Seahawks UNDER 54 | Top | 27-37 |
Loss | -114 | 6 h 38 m | Show |
Pete Carrol's team will be hoping to bounce back with a big W at home in rainy Washington State come Sunday. The visiting 49ers have had a difficult time with injuries so far this season and sit bottom of the NFC West, with a record of 3-4. The big problem for Pete Carroll is on offense this week. Carlos Hyde, Chris Carson, Rashad Penney, and Travis Homer are all questionable, leaving the Seahawks short of numbers at running back. |
11-01-20 |
Steelers v. Ravens UNDER 46 | Top | 28-24 |
Loss | -109 | 2 h 32 m | Show |
Per the Baltimore Ravens injury report, they will likely be without their starting running back for Sunday’s game. Mark Ingram is listed as doubtful with an ankle injury he suffered versus the Eagles in Week 6. Ingram has 250 all-purpose yards and two scores on the season. Given that the Steelers are first in the league against the run (413 yards allowed), I didn’t see Ingram having much success anyway. |
11-01-20 |
Raiders v. Browns UNDER 47.5 | Top | 16-6 |
Win | 100 | 0 h 29 m | Show |
With Odell Beckham suffering a season ending ACL injury, the Browns offense will be shorthanded |
10-31-20 |
Nevada v. UNLV +14 | Top | 37-19 |
Loss | -110 | 18 h 48 m | Show |
The shame in this is Covid has prevented a packed house at the brand new Allegiant Stadium, home of the Raiders and the Rebels. This will be the first sporting event that will have some fans since March. This is also one of the biggest rivalries that no one knows about and its between the athletes and fans. The winner of the game gets to paint the Fremont Cannon either blue or another coat of red paint for the third straight year. A few players are back on the depth chart after not being on there last week. Senior offensive lineman Matt Brayton is back and could play. The Rebels get some depth back at tight end with Giovanni Fauolo returning (he will have to sit the first half due to his involvement in the fight against UNR at the end of last season), and freshman Alex limes returns. Look for the Rebels to control the clock and be there in the end for an outright victory. |
10-31-20 |
Virginia Tech -3.5 v. Louisville | Top | 42-35 |
Win | 100 | 9 h 5 m | Show |
Virginia Tech has been the more productive offense this season — averaging nearly 10 more points and 60 yards a game. Virginia Tech is 11-4 after losses during Justine Fuente’s tenure with memorable bounce-back wins in 2019 (over Miami) and 2018 (over Virginia). Tech has to make sure last week’s 10 penalties for 112 yards was a fluke. |
10-31-20 |
Ole Miss v. Vanderbilt +18 | Top | 54-21 |
Loss | -110 | 10 h 18 m | Show |
The Vanderbilt Commodores have tried to make up for lost time, hoping unexpected practice time will be evident when they finally play their first game in three weeks. Vanderbilt coach Derek Mason says he had more offensive players available over the past two weeks, giving more time for freshman quarterback Ken Seals to work with teammates on timing, pass protection and improving his reads on pass plays. The Ole Miss secondary has been hit by COVID issues and injuries. |
10-30-20 |
Hawaii +1.5 v. Wyoming | Top | 7-31 |
Loss | -110 | 16 h 39 m | Show |
The Rainbows 323 yards put up on Fresno State in the season-opening 34-19 win were the most by the program since putting up 344 in a win over Nevada back on early October of 2016. QB Chevan Cordeiro ripped off several big runs, Miles Reed came up with a 109-yard day, and the program known for its high-powered passing game was consistently good for a full four quarters. |
10-30-20 |
Minnesota v. Maryland +20 | Top | 44-45 |
Win | 100 | 14 h 7 m | Show |
Maryland QB Taulia Tagovailoa didn't look bad physically, but he made several bad decisions, including a couple of picks when throwing into double coverage. He focused too much on the deep ball and was hesitant to run when opportunities presented themselves. It was his first college start, so mistakes are to be expected. It will be telling to see how much he improves on Saturday. I think we'll see a dramatic improvement against the Gophers. |
10-29-20 |
Falcons v. Panthers UNDER 51.5 | Top | 25-17 |
Win | 100 | 9 h 21 m | Show |
The Panthers beat the Falcons 23-16 less than three weeks ago in Atlanta, with Bridgewater throwing for 313 yards and two touchdowns, and running back Mike Davis piling up 149 yards from scrimmage. Matt Ryan is 16-9 against the Panthers with 39 touchdown passes with 17 interceptions, but he was held without a scoring pass in the last meeting. It was Ryan's second straight game without a TD pass. There has been speculation Ryan and Jones could be trade targets if the struggling Falcons are ready for a massive roster rebuild after firing general manager Thomas Dimitroff and Dan Quinn. |
10-26-20 |
Bears v. Rams OVER 44.5 | Top | 10-24 |
Loss | -109 | 15 h 37 m | Show |
When all anyone has to talk about is how great both of theses teams defenses are, I've been doing this long enough to know that spells an OVER. |