THIS WEEKEND'S PICKS

                         COLLEGE FOOTBALL

* Nevada + 9   vs  Boise St.

This is a bitter rivalry, which I think the Wolfpack can keep close this year at home.

* Kansas St -11  vs  Texas

The Wildcats are coming off their bye and their first loss, which was decimating, but they are coming back healthy, which I believe will make a world of a difference.  I like K state pretty big.

 
                                NFL

* Jacksonville + 6   at   Buffalo

I like what Chad Henne has done for this team, which is give them some respectability and motivation.  On the other hand, I don't like what Chan Gailey has done for this Bills team as a coach.  I think he should be fired, because he shouldn't have been hired in the first place.  Jaguars are playing tough as of late and can win this game, or at least keep it real close.

* Tampa Bay  + 7   at  Denver

Although they just lost a close heart breaker, the Bucs are still a hot team and I expect them to play tough again and come close to winning this one as well

SEC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME 2012

I, like a lot of bias LSU fans, think that the Tigers probably should be in Alabama's spot for this game, considering the way that they looked like they could have beat them prior in this season.  The fact of the matter is that they didn't and there's no use thinking of it.  The Crimson Tide have showed worthiness of this game along with the Bulldogs, who are the hottest team in the SEC right now.  I happen to have trust issues with Mark Richt and his teams, due to the fact that he has underachieved in certain big games in the past.  I'm not saying this game will be like one of those instances, but it could be.  I love their QB Aaron Murray and what he can do with his feet, so that could bring the Tide trouble.  On the other hand, I think Bama has one of the most focused teams in this league and will be more than ready for this match up.  I'm not picking this game, although Georgia +8 looks attractive.  I said attractive, not sexy.  Georgia plus 8 does not give me wood.  When I configure a score for the game in the computer in my head, I come up with:

CRIMSON TIDE 24  BULLDOGS 20

Enjoy

COLLEGE BASKETBALL PLAYS

* NORTH CAROLINA  -8.5   vs   BUTLER

* GEORGETOWN  +8.5  vs  INDIANA

* UCLA  -12  vs  GEORGIA

NFL WEEK 11 PLAY

* TAMPA BAY  pk   at   CAROLINA

I thought this team would go on a winning streak a few weeks back and I think it continues today.

PREDICTED SCORE : BUCS 23   PANTHERS 20

NBA PLAY

* CHARLOTTE +7  at   MINNESOTA

The Bobcats have had mostly success playing in Minnesota, and may be able to keep the fire they have going right now, on a two game winning streak, tonight at the T-Wolves.  I don't know if they'll get their third in a row, but I do expect them to keep it within 7, so I'm taking the Bobcats for a second night in a row.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 12 PLAY

** UTAH ST.  -3  at   LOUISIANA TECH

A great defense almost always beats a great offense.  Tech has been unbelievable scoring this year, but not so much on the defensive side of the ball.  Utah St has been impressive as a balanced team and have a great defense.  For the Bulldogs to be underdogs at home, I think it's obvious that the Aggies can slow them down and win this game.

Take the ML or bet them down to -2.5 if you can to be safe.

NFL THURSDAY NIGHT PLAY

* BUFFALO  -1.5    vs   MIAMI

I think the reason why the Dolphins laid such a huge egg this weekend at home vs the Titans is because they already peaked this season and are about to slide downward.  To recover from such a debacle, much like their performance Sunday, is very tough.  Buffalo has played better defense in the last three losses and knows this team, plus, has them at home after they just lost a demoralizing game.  Take the Bills.

NBA PLAY

** CHARLOTTE  -2   vs  WASHINGTON

FRIDAY NIGHT BBALL PLAYS

So for those College basketball followers and those who maybe didn't see, the Florida Gators vs GTown Hoyas game was canceled last night at halftime due to a wet floor.  They will not resume this game at all for the whole season, so it is null and void.  I had the Gators -5 for the game and it was 27-23 when they cancelled at half.  So this is like a tie, because you get your money for the bet back, but my record in College Bball is like that of these two teams, 0-0.  I did go 2-0 last night in the NBA and am 3-0 overall for the year.  I intend on bringing more winners your way, all I ask is that you have patience, because it won't be every night, or even every week or month.  What I will bring is a 60% winning percentage or higher with the picks. Enjoy!

NBA FRIDAY NIGHT PLAYS

I love me some Friday nights, and some NBA basketball on these nights.

*BROOKLYN  Moneyline  at   ORLANDO

** NEW YORK -6  vs  DALLAS

I love the Knicks at home right now, they are pretty dang good, and I also consider this an opportunity for them to really stick it to this Mavericks team.  Dirk and Sean Marion  are out.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL PLAY

Let the season begin!  The last two years during the regular season I've been pretty good picking these games.  I may only have like 20 picks all year, but I expect to have at least a 60% winning percentage with these plays, like the last two seasons.  So to all followers, rock on!


* FLORIDA  -5  vs   GEORGETOWN

NFL WEEK 10 PLAYS

* DALLAS -1.5   at  PHILLY

For the last time.  Mike Vick is done!  I don't understand how people still think he has some left.  I heard on ESPN Radio someone saying, well maybe if he went to a smaller market team like Buffalo or Arizona, oh that could work.  NO!  He is completely finished and so is Andy Reid in Philly because he is still continuing to play him.  The rookie, Nick Foles looks ready to play in this league.  Who knows, they may even had a winning record right now if they would have started him all this time.  They are on a short week this week, and they know that their coach will be fired.  This doesn't mean they won't play hard for him, but it's just not working. Now they play Dallas who needs a win and can definitely dominate them.

PREDICTED SCORE : COWBOYS 27  EAGLES 10

*** DETROIT -1.5  at MINNESOTA

Now you can see a little bit of what I was talking about when I said the Vikings coach sucks.  They are about to completely slide, I think.  Teams are figuring out their QB and he hasn't done squat lately, and the Lions are beginning to go on a role, while trying to hold on in the play-off race.

PREDICTED SCORE : LIONS 24  VIKINGS 20

COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEDNESDAY NIGHT PLAY

* BOWLING GREEN  +1.5  at   OHIO

The Bobcats have been good in their home finale and have beat the Green Falcons in the last three, including a nail biter 29-28 in Bowling Green last year.  Well BW has had a week off and has played really good defense all season.  A good defense usually beats a good offense, and a good offense is pretty much what Ohio has, along with some key players on their O line out or banged up for this game.  I think this will be a great game to watch, even though it's a Mid-American Conference match up, and I like the Green Falcons to pull this upset.

TEASER ACTION

I've played four parlays, including teasers all year, and I hit a 7 team teaser and a 5TT last week which I posted, and everyone and their mom seems to be hitting parlays this season, so why not..



COLTS  + 4

GIANTS + 3

BUCS + 4

BRONCOS + 3.5

DOLPHINS + 1

LIONS + 5

COWBOYS +6

THIS WEEKEND'S PLAYS

Now as for college football, I'm going back on my Maryland +7.5 vs Georgia Tech, due to the fact that their LB will be starting at QB for the Terrapins.  Aint that some shit, huh.  So stay away folks.
As for the NFL I have some plays and I also have a 5 team 6 point teaser that I feel is hitting, so it is as follows:

CAROLINA + 9
MIAMI + 3.5
TAMPA BAY +7.5
ALABAMA -2
USC + 14.5


NFL WEEK 9 PLAYS

** CAROLINA +3  at WASHINGTON

The Redskins defense has gotten so bad, as a result of a lot of key injuries, and for the umpteenth time, their defensive coordinator, Jim Haslett is a terrible coach.  This team seems to be a little bit on the decline, maybe like last year.  As for Cam Newton, and as bad of football he's played in the past few weeks, I think he will have a good game and lead his team to victory.  He has something to prove in this game, because he still thinks he is the better of the two of these dual threat QB's.

* MIAMI  -2.5   at  INDIANAPOLIS

The Colts have been pretty decent at home this year, and now have a winning record.  Now some analysts are talking about this team getting into the play-offs.  PLAY-OFFS??? Not this year so slow down tiger.  I think they will lose this weekend and it could be kind of bad.

*** TAMPA BAY  +1  at   OAKLAND

With extra time to rest and prepare, all the traveling the Bucs have done may not affect them too much at all. With G Nicks out for the year, there has to be more of a sense of urgency with this team and I think coach Schiano will stress that this week.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYS

* USC + 8   vs   OREGON

* MARYLAND +7.5  vs   GEORGIA TECH