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Saturday, 29 November 2025

Boxing Picks 2025- Frazer Clarke vs Jeamie TKV (Saturday 29th November)

The Night of Champions in Riyadh was every bit as good a card as it looked like it could be on paper and the winners will all be moving into 2026 with confidence and some big fights ready to take place.

Not everything went perfectly- Bam Rodriguez continues to show he is one of the top pound for pound fighters in the sport, but his hopes of becoming Undisputed Super Flyweight have taken a step backwards when it was reported that 28-4 Andrew Moloney is going to insist on taking his mandatory shot at the IBF World Champion.

Eddie Hearn will be hoping that something can be done for his charge, but he has also insisted that Rodriguez is willing to move up to Bantamweight safe in the knowledge that he is clearly 'the man' in the 115 pound Division.

He could easily choose to still fight in Japan- Takuma Inoue has become the WBC World Champion in the Bantamweight Division and may take us a step closer to a potential Super-Fight against The Monster, and Takuma's brother, Noaya Inoue.

Abdullah Mason and Devin Haney both deserve a lot of credit for their own performances having shown fans plenty to be encouraged into 2026, while David Benavidez is not going to wait for Dmitry Bivol and/or Artur Beterbiev in the Light-Heavyweight Division and instead is on course to face Zurdo Ramirez for the Cruiserweight World Title next May.


Some reports suggested the Saudi Arabian money that has been pumped into Boxing was going to be slowed down in 2026, although those have since been refuted.

This is something to keep an eye on, perhaps not as soon as next year, but in the coming years with the 'investment' made in the sport offering very little real return. Big events in bigger ticketed sites will perhaps help, but it was never a sustainable approach to offer everyone as much money as was being offered to make the big fights, especially as fighters would rather sit and wait for a payday rather than being active.

2026 might be another big year, but fans should perhaps be prepared for the huge cards we have been witnessing to return to the kind of events that have been more prevalent in recent years.


After a long wait, Boxxer are finally ready to begin the deal with the BBC after leaving Sky and the Heavyweight bout for the British Title has captured some of the imagination this week.

Ben Whittaker is also out this weekend, albeit on a Matchroom card instead of being with Boxxer, as November comes to a close.

There are still some big fights to close out the year, but attention will soon turn to 2026 where we already are aware of some very interesting nights in the first couple of months of the New Year.



Frazer Clarke vs Jeamie TKV

When the original bout was scheduled, Frazer Clarke and Jeamie TKV seemed to be on good enough terms that the British Title was the only concern for the two Heavyweights.

Whether it is prompting from the Promoter, who is putting his first card together for a new broadcasting partner, or whether it is the delay in this bout taking place, there has been a clear shift in how the two main event Boxers feel about one another.

They have been pushing one another all week and the weigh-in face off came close to seeing everything kick off and that makes this an intriguing Heavyweight clash.

The winner is going to have some big opportunities presented to them in 2026- Frazer Clarke's two fights with the new WBO World Champion Fabio Wardley should make it pretty easy to try and chase that rematch if he is to win this, while in general he will be back on track after the crushing loss in the second of those contests against Wardley.

Frazer Clarke has been set as the favourite, which is no surprise considering his amateur experience and being a former Olympian.

He has also had the tougher experience in the pro ranks compared with Jeamie TKV, although the latter showed his qualities before a controversial loss to David Adeleye.

Jeamie TKV showed he can box to a plan and a mistake from the referee allowed David Adeleye to produce a huge punch that ultimately changed the outcome of the bout. That was also for the British Title, which will help TKV in terms of knowing what to expect, but Frazer Clarke is arguably a better Boxer than Adeleye and is going to be comfortable if this becomes a contest dominated by the jab.

After all of the tension that has been growing between the two this week, you have to expect a fight to break out as they get comfortable with what the other is bringing into the ring.

You do have to wonder if the Jeamie TKV rib issue is fully cleared up in between the slight delay in the bout taking place, but the 32 year old is not going to have any regrets about his choices and he can give Frazer Clarke something to think about.

However, the ultimate feeling is that the higher quality shots will be coming from Frazer Clarke the longer the fight goes and the former Olympian has shown he has enough pop to force Jeamie TKV to eventually have to take a backwards step.

The cards may be needed, but this is a home fight for Frazer Clarke and he may have enough to force a Stoppage after building the momentum through the middle of this contest. Doing so will be a way of making a statement about being ready to move onto the next level in a Division where an old rival is now a full Heavyweight Champion and Frazer Clarke will want to show he is past domestic level with a big performance on what could be a big platform.


One of the chief supports on the undercard is a battle between unbeaten fighters for the English Welterweight Title.

Anthony Yarde came up short at World level again last week, but his stablemate Joel Kodua can edge to the victory over Bobby Dalton, the defending Champion.

It is Bobby Dalton who has a bit more experience having had a couple of fights that have lasted this distance, but Joel Kodua did the same in his last bout and he may have the power edge in the contest.

This could see Joel Kodua put together a few more eye-catching moments on his way to taking the title on the cards.


Both sides are insisting that Ben Whittaker's previous Promoter have not deliberately scheduled an important card on the same night that the Midlander is making his debut under the Matchroom banner.

There may be some bitterness that Whittaker has decided to leave Boxxer, but the Light Heavyweight feels the delay in the television deal has stalled his career. At 28 years old, Ben Whittaker is very much looking to get in with some of the top names in the Division over the next twelve months and he feels like Eddie Hearn is the Promoter that can help make things happen.

Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev are rumoured to be meeting in a decider having secured a win apiece over the other, while David Benavidez is set to move up to Cruiserweight and may choose not to return to Light Heavyweight.

This opens the door for the likes of Ben Whittaker and he is expected to make relatively short work of Benjamin Gavazi, even if the underdog comes into this one with a 19-1 record having bounced back from a debut defeat.

However, the German has nothing that really stands out on his resume and might not have the footwork to keep up with Ben Whittaker.

Ben Whittaker is perhaps lacking top level power, but he is a quality Boxer and hits hard enough to turn the screw on this kind of opponent as soon as he wants.

Some feel Whittaker is perhaps guilty of showboating within bouts, especially when he knows he is levels above the opponent, but trainer Andy Lee brought out a spiteful performance from his fighter when crushing Liam Cameron. He will be demanding his charge makes a statement from the opening bell and Ben Whittaker should have all of the qualities to do that against a limited opponent.


The undercard is filled with local talent and a rematch between Cameron Vuong and Gavin Gwynne after the former was given a controversial Decision victory when they met twelve months ago.

Cameron Vuong has had another couple of fights under his belt and the younger fighter will want to show how much he learned when edging past Gwynne last year.

The oddsmakers are on top of that bout, but it could be worth backing Aaron Bowen to pick up a vacant Midlands Title by showcasing early power against Tom Cowling.

This is another step upwards for Aaron Bowen, but there is some excitement around what he has been producing and the local support should push him forward.

Tom Cowling will look to box himself away from trouble, but the Bowen power can make an early impact in this one.

MY PICKS: Frazer Clarke to Win Between 7-12 @ 3.00 William Hill (1 Unit)
Joel Kodua to Win by Decision/Technical Decision @ 2.37 William Hill (1 Unit)
Ben Whittaker to Win Between 1-5 @ 2.00 Sky Bet (2 Units)
Aaron Bowen to Win Between 1-5 @ 3.00 Sky Bet (1 Unit)

Boxing 2025: 26-75, - 41.54 Units (131 Units Staked, - 31.71% Yield)

Friday, 28 November 2025

College Football Week 14 Picks 2025 (Friday 28th November-Saturday 29th November)

In previous years, Rivalry Week was all about the one-off game and having bragging rights for a full year.

While this is still the case for some teams, for others the game in front of them represents the final hurdle as far as earning a spot in the College Football Playoff is concerned.

Others still can afford a defeat this week and still remain on course to achieve all they want- think back to the Ohio State Buckeyes of 2024 who lost to the Michigan Wolverines AGAIN, and still earned a spot in the Playoff and ultimately finished the season as National Champions.

Now that is not to say that the entire Buckeye nation is not looking for revenge and to end this losing run against the Wolverines, but they certainly have more room to operate than say a team like the Mississippi Rebels, who will be facing rivals Mississippi State Bulldogs on the road.

Lane Kiffin's future will be confirmed on Saturday, but Friday is about winning to move into the Playoff, or losing and likely seeing Mississippi miss out.

The Alabama Crimson Tide, Miami Hurricanes, BYU Cougars and Oklahoma Sooners all have big games in which they are trying to stay alive in the Playoff conversation and so Rivalry Week has become so much more in 2025.


It was another inconsistent week for the College Football Picks in what has been another tough season.

Bad bounces hurt in places, but there have been too many poor selections and so the next few weeks need to be almost perfect to turn the numbers back around.

Games in Week 14 have been spread over a few days and selections from the Saturday offerings will be added to this thread, which begins with two Black Friday Picks.


Mississippi Rebels @ Mississippi State Bulldogs Pick: Double digit wins have become very common for the Mississippi Rebels (10-1) under Head Coach Lane Kiffin, but those successes have earned Kiffin plenty of attention.

After teams in the SEC fired Head Coaches during the course of the season, Lane Kiffin's name was at the top of the shortlists in Florida and LSU, two schools that feel they can offer the Head Coach more than Ole Miss.

A final decision on his future is expected to be announced as soon as Saturday, but an agreement has been made to keep Lane Kiffin as Head Coach for this hugely important Egg Bowl against rivals Mississippi State Bulldogs (5-6).

All of the attention is on Mississippi with the feeling being that a win for the Rebels will actually take them into the College Football Playoff, although there is also an outside chance it will be good enough to compete in the SEC Championship. Upsets will be needed for that to happen so the sole focus for the Rebels is making sure they win this game and avoid all the distraction around the Head Coach.

However, this is also an important game for the Mississippi State Bulldogs who are trying to end a three year wait to become Bowl eligible and who are also hoping to snap the two game losing run in this rivalry.

Both teams are playing after Bye Weeks, but there is going to be a question about how much Lane Kiffin's future has been a distraction to the players. They do have so much to earn out of winning this game, but the Rebels will have to focus if they are going to beat a Mississippi State Bulldogs team that have been plenty competitive, despite the 1-6 record in the SEC.

The Bulldogs have struggled to run the ball in recent outings and that is going to be an issue with the team likely to be a little one-dimensional in this game.

Blake Shapen has been sharing a bit of time with Kamario Taylor at Quarter Back and they are going to have to deal with the Ole Miss pass rush, regardless of who is operating behind Center. The Bulldogs Offensive Line have struggled to protect the Quarter Back as much as they have had issues in run blocking and that pressure can lead to mistakes, especially facing this Rebels Secondary that are still playing very hard in the bid to help the team reach the College Football Playoff.

This is a rivalry game so you have to expect motivation to help players produce at a higher level than they have been, but it is tough to see how the Mississippi State Defensive Line can slow the Rebels on the ground. In recent games they have allowed teams to rip off some big gains rushing the ball and Ole Miss are always going to use the Offensive Line to make life that much easier for Quarter Back Trinidad Chambliss.

Rushing the ball with some efficiency should also keep the pocket clean when the Quarter Back does drop back to throw the ball and this Rebels team have made some big passing plays in the four game winning run.

The Rebels have won four of the last five in this rivalry series and three of those wins have been by more than 7 points.

Distractions off the field and the decision to be made by the Head Coach have to be factors, but Ole Miss can show they are ready to compete in the College Football Playoff by putting together a solid road win in Starksville.


Indiana Hoosiers @ Purdue Boilermakers Pick: They have one foot in the Big Ten Championship Game, but the Indiana Hoosiers (11-0) will be motivated to beat a rival and finish the year unbeaten.

A win in Week 14 will likely be all the Hoosiers need to earn their place back in the College Football Playoff too and the development of this school over the last eighteen months has been really impressive. They are the Number 2 Ranked team in the Playoff Rankings and Indiana are going to want to maintain momentum ahead of what is expected to be a battle of unbeaten teams against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Big Ten Championship Game.

The Purdue Boilermakers (2-9) would love to throw a spanner into the works for a rival, but they are 0-8 in the Big Ten even if Head Coach Barry Odom insists there has been growth for a team that finished 1-11 last season.

Sustaining drives will be hugely challenging for the Boilermakers who are not expected to be able to run the ball with any kind of consistency.

This is not an Indiana pass rush that has been getting to the Quarter Back in recent games, but this is a Secondary that have been capable of making plays as teams have perhaps become a little too one-dimensional against them. The Hoosiers will certainly feel they can contain the Purdue threat considering the Boilermakers have not scored more than 16 points in any of the last three games, while suffering blowout losses to the Buckeyes and Washington Huskies.

Indiana should be pretty comfortable putting the ball on the ground and using the Offensive Line to open up some solid lanes against this struggling Purdue Defensive Line.

It should all lead to Fernando Mendoza having time when he does step back to throw and the Hoosiers should be able to exploit this Secondary. A couple of key players will be back to shake off any fitness issues ahead of what is expected to be an appearance in the Big Ten Championship Game and Indiana may not want to give too much away on the film tape, but they should still be comfortable in moving the ball both through the air and on the ground.

You have to expect the Boilermakers are going to be hugely motivated by the fact that they were blown out 66-0 in Indiana last season.

However, this Hoosiers team may be even better than the one the Boilermakers travelled to face last season and Indiana could run through this spread, even if the Buckeyes failed to cover a similar number.


Miami Hurricanes @ Pittsburgh Panthers Pick: Six teams still have some pathway into the ACC Championship Game and being able to keep alive Playoff consideration hopes.

Two of those are meeting in the early Saturday slot in College Football knowing they have to win and then hope things break their way later in the day.

The team that is perhaps going to have to go into the political business is the Miami Hurricanes (9-2) who have a win over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, but are just 5-2 in the Conference this season. They are clearly playing with 'style points' in mind and the Hurricanes are plenty respected as the highest Ranked team in the ACC, but they are unlikely to find a way into the top twelve without playing in, and likely winning, the ACC Championship Game.

Miami will have to first concentrate on this one before looking for a number of results to land their way the rest of the way- losing would mean elimination from all talk of a Playoff spot and so that has to be the focus, rather than concerning themselves too much about the upsets that will be needed to earn a spot in the Championship Game instead.

They are travelling to another interested party in the permutations when facing the Pittsburgh Panthers (8-3) who actually did Miami a favour by knocking off the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in Week 13. 

It means Pittsburgh have improved to 6-1 in the Conference and the path into the ACC Championship Game is much easier to manage- they need to win in Week 14 and hope either SMU or Virginia are upset as big favourites.

Again, those other games are out of the control of the Panthers and so the sole focus has to be on winning at home and matching the nine wins that were secured in the 2022 season.

Credit has to be given to Pittsburgh for the way they played in the big win over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, but this is another significant test for them. They are going to be trying to run the ball against a very good Miami Defensive Line, which is important to at least slow down the Hurricanes pass rush that will be looking to expose the inexperience of Mason Heintschel at Quarter Back.

It has to be said again that the Panthers deserve credit for the Offensive output in the win last week and Heintschel will have taken a lot of confidence from having what is arguably his best game of the season. However, doing the same against the Miami Hurricanes is another big test for a young Quarter Back and especially if the pocket is collapsing around him.

Throwing in this Miami Secondary is not going to be easy under the pressure expected and Mason Heintschel will have to be wary of the Interceptions that can be created by the road team.

Haynes King got himself into an early hole in the loss last week, but Miami have to be very confident that Carson Beck can avoid the same type of mistakes at the Quarter Back position.

His Offensive Line is likely going to make sure that Beck is kept in third and manageable spots on the field and that should give the Quarter Back the time to attack this Pittsburgh Secondary that has been allowing players to thrive when throwing against them. The pocket is likely going to be kept clean for Carson Beck, but he will have noted that the Panthers picked up two more Interceptions last week in the win over the Yellow Jackets and winning the turnover battle feels vitally important to the outcome of this one.

Carson Beck had 2 Interceptions in the loss to the SMU Mustangs, but has bounced back in this three game winning run- in those victories, Beck has 8 Touchdown passes without throwing an INT and that gives the Miami Hurricanes the edge.

In recent seasons, Pittsburgh have been a very good home underdog to back, but they are 0-2 against the spread in that spot this season, including a blowout to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Head Coach Pat Narduzzi had suggested the game was not as important as others before that defeat, which may have contributed to the eventual performance, but the Panthers have also been well beaten by the Louisville Cardinals at home and Miami can at least offer an argument to the Playoff Committee by winning well here.


UCF Knights @ BYU Cougars Pick: The pressure is on the BYU Cougars (10-1) to finish the Big 12 season with one more win and improve the 7-1 record, while also confirming a spot in the Championship Game.

Of course there has to be a benefit from the fact that the Cougars will have no one else to blame but themselves if they are not able to secure a spot in that Championship Game and keeping Playoff hopes alive. The permutations have become very simple in the fact that the Cougars have to win this game and they are set as a big favourite to do that.

No one wants to underestimate the UCF Knights (5-6), especially as they have the motivation to earn a sixth win and to become Bowl eligible. Hopes were kept alive by beating struggling Oklahoma State in Week 13, but the Knights know they have to be a lot better to secure a win over one of the top teams in the Conference, especially having only produced a 2-6 record in Big 12 play.

Prior to that win, the Knights had been struggling and suffered blowout losses to the Texas Tech Red Raiders and Baylor Bears during a run of three straight defeats. This has been a team that have been struggling to run the ball and to ease the pressure on Quarter Back Tayven Jackson, and that is likely going to be an issue in this game against a tough BYU Defensive Line.

Some Quarter Backs have had recent success throwing the ball against the Cougars Secondary, although that is also as BYU have begun to play soft with a lead. Tayven Jackson will have a challenging time playing behind the chains, while that will also give the Cougars pass rush plenty of encouragement to pin the ears back and get after him when he drops back to throw the ball.

The Cougars should be more encouraged when they have the ball and this is a team that have continued to defy expectations after winning at Cincinnati as well as they did last week.

BYU's Offensive Line should be able to establish the run in this game against a 'weaker' opponent than some faced in recent weeks, while young Quarter Back Bear Bachmeier has been growing as a passer the longer the season has gone on. He will have seen the recent numbers that the UCF Secondary have been allowing and the Cougars should be able to move the ball with consistency, as long as they are not thinking too far ahead and what a win will mean to the team.

Last season the Cougars won very well as an underdog on the road at UCF, but they are hosting in Week 14 of the 2025 season and that should contribute to another strong win in this campaign.

MY PICKS: Mississippi Rebels - 6.5 Points @ 1.80 Ladbrokes (1 Unit)
Indiana Hoosiers - 28.5 Points @ 1.91 Bet365 (1 Unit)
Miami Hurricanes - 7 Points @ 1.91 Ladbrokes (1 Unit)
BYU Cougars - 17.5 Points @ 1.91 Bet365 (1 Unit)
Oklahoma Sooner - 10.5 Points @ 1.91 Bet365 (1 Unit)
Illinois Fighting Illini - 7 Points @ 1.91 Bet365 (1 Unit)
Alabama Crimson Tide - 5.5 Points @ 1.91 Bet365 (1 Unit)
USC Trojans - 21.5 Points @ 1.86 Bet Fred (1 Unit)

Week 13: 3-3, - 0.35 Units (6 Units Staked, - 5.83% Yield
Week 12: 4-2, + 1.64 Units (6 Units Staked, + 27.33% Yield)
Week 11: 1-5, - 4.09 Units (6 Units Staked, - 68.17% Yield)
Week 10: 3-3, - 0.33 Units (6 Units Staked, - 5.50% Yield)
Week 9: 3-3, - 0.19 Units (6 Units Staked, - 3.17% Yield)
Week 8: 2-3, - 1.18 Units (5 Units Staked, - 23.60% Yield)
Week 7: 4-1, + 2.62 Units (5 Units Staked, + 52.40% Yield)
Week 6: 2-4, - 2.22 Units (6 Units Staked, - 37% Yield)
Week 5: 1-5, - 4.20 Units (6 Units Staked, - 70% Yield)
Week 4: 2-4, - 2.14 Units (6 Units Staked, - 35.67% Yield)
Week 3: 4-4, - 0.36 (8 Units Staked, - 4.50% Yield)
Week 1: 1-4, - 3.14 Units (5 Units Staked, - 62.80% Yield)
Week 0: 2-1, + 0.75 Units (3 Units Staked, + 25% Yield)

Thursday, 25 November 2021

NFL Week 12 Picks 2021 (November 25-29)

The season is moving at a rapid rate and hitting Thanksgiving Day is usually a strong turning point towards the home stretch towards the PlayOffs.

Week 12 is also one in which I am looking to bounce back after three rotten weeks of NFL Picks, but I will add to this thread before the Sunday games.

For now you can read my thoughts on the Thanksgiving Day games to be played.


Chicago Bears @ Detroit Lions Pick: Despite some rumours of recent years, the Detroit Lions (0-9-1) are still one of the two teams that have a permanent place playing on Thanksgiving Day and they will once again get the day underway with a game at home. There have been suggestions the NFL may remove the honour that has been given to the Lions and another season in which they are struggling massively does not really do much for those who want to stick with tradition.

The Lions are winless in 2021, but at least they won't be the first team to finish a regular season with a 0-17 record having earned a tie at the Pittsburgh Steelers.

They will be hosting a Divisional rival in Week 12 of the 2021 season with the Chicago Bears (3-7) once again being given the call to head into Mo-Town to take on the Detroit Lions. Two seasons ago, the Bears narrowly won here thanks to a late Touchdown to take the lead and they are favoured to win here despite some difficulties in the preparation.

Injuries are not helping the Bears who have lost Justin Fields at Quarter Back and will also be missing Khalil Mack on the Defensive side of the ball. Even without Mack, the Bears Defensive unit did as much as they could against the Baltimore Ravens, but the Offense struggled yet again and it sounds like Head Coach Matt Nagy will be fired before completing the season.

With those rumours rampant enough that the Head Coach was asked about them, I do wonder if the Bears will be focused even with this game being played on National television on a Holiday. Failing to be ready to compete is going to end with another defeat for the Bears and the season will not be able to end quickly enough, but they do match up well with the Detroit Lions.

Having a veteran at backup Quarter Back will be a big help for the Chicago Bears and Andy Dalton should be able to have a strong outing, even if Allen Robinson is not able to go. The Chicago Offensive Line has struggled in pass protection, but the Lions have generated very little pressure up front in recent games and that should mean Andy Dalton has all of the time he needs to throw against this Secondary.

The Quarter Back should be aided by David Montgomery who scored two Touchdowns against the Detroit Lions earlier this season and who scored the winning Touchdown when these teams met on Thanksgiving Day in 2019. Chicago's Offensive Line may have had some issues in pass protection, but they have opened up some decent running lanes and that should give David Montgomery every chance to rip off some big gains against this struggling Detroit Defensive Line.

Third and manageable spots can only bode well for Andy Dalton and I do think the Bears will have every chance of moving the chains and especially if they know the Head Coach is going to be fired whether they win or lose. That should provide enough motivation for the Bears, rather than a situation where the players want to make sure the Head Coach is thrown under the bus, and I do think a veteran presence at Quarter Back is important for the Chicago Bears after back to back close defeats.

Motivation is the one aspect that raises doubts, but they played well Defensively in the Week 11 defeat to Baltimore and their backup Quarter Back. The Bears could be up against another backup behind Center in this Thanksgiving game too if Jared Goff is not able to go for the Lions, but it may actually not be the worst thing for Chicago if they are facing someone that was banged up enough to miss out playing just a few days ago.

Detroit will be encouraged by the way they have been able to run the ball and I do think they are going to lean on D'Andre Swift who has been able to rip off some big gains on the ground. He had a decent game against the Cleveland Browns despite that team being one that can close on the run, and even the improved performance of the Chicago Defensive Line in recent games may not be enough to clamp down on the Running Back.

Controlling the clock and the field position is going to be hugely important for the Lions and keeping Jared Goff or Tim Boyle in third and manageable spots is vitally important. Like the Bears, the Offensive Line has not been as strong in pass protection as they have in opening up the run, but the Chicago Defensive Line do have the kind of players that can breakthrough the Line and get after the Quarter Back if Detroit need time for their running routes to develop.

It would not be a surprise if a big play from the Chicago Defensive Line makes the difference between the teams on the day and I think the Bears can be backed here.

Detroit are struggling Offensively and, at best, they are going to have a banged up Quarter Back who is going to be facing a pass rush pressure in his face. Both teams should have success running the ball, but the Bears Defensive Line may be the best unit on the field in this one and they can make enough plays to give their team the possessions to win and cover.

The rumours about Matt Nagy have to have an impact on the way this game is played, but the players may already know the Head Coach is gone and losing in front of the nation to a winless team would be embarrassing. That may focus the Bears who won here on Thanksgiving Day two seasons ago and Chicago are 5-2 against the spread in the last seven in the series between these NFC North rivals.

There are some terrible trends opposing both teams, but Chicago are 4-1 against the spread in their last five against a team with a losing record and I will look for them to win and cover in the first of three Thanksgiving Day games.


Las Vegas Raiders @ Dallas Cowboys Pick: This may be a non-Conference game, but it is Thanksgiving Day and playing well on this day is going to be a big motivation for the players that are able to take to the field. The Dallas Cowboys (7-3) dropped their Week 11 game at the Kansas City Chiefs, but they still have a healthy lead in the NFC East and look the favourite to win the Division with the other three teams all holding losing records.

That defeat to the Chiefs hurt the Las Vegas Raiders (5-5) who have dropped to the bottom of the AFC West with three losses in a row behind them. There were so many positives when the Raiders were three games above 0.500, but this has been a difficult season for them off the field with Jon Gruden fired over emails he sent before he took over as Head Coach here and Henry Ruggs released and looking like he will be facing multiple years in jail after a car crash that left a victim dead.

It certainly hasn't helped the Raiders concentrate on their Football and the short week means little time to prepare for this game. The Raiders were also beaten here on Thanksgiving Day in 2013 and they are going to have to be a lot better all around if they are going to beat a Dallas team that have been really strong at home.

Dallas hold a 4-1 record at home in 2021, although things are not going as smoothly as Mike McCarthy will have been hoping. Injuries and Covid-19 issues have been a problem for Dallas and they could be without their top two Receivers for this one, while Dan Quinn's Defensive unit have just fallen away from the kind of high standards they were setting earlier this season.

Dak Prescott did not play as well as he would have liked in the loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, but he has largely been in top form at Quarter Back and I do think the Cowboys can bounce back with Prescott leading the way. I do think he will be looking to lean on his running game a little more in this one with the likes of Amari Cooper and CeeDee Lamb potentially sitting, although Lamb looks to be on the right path to playing in this one despite suffering a concussion in Week 11.

Even then, Dallas will look for their powerful Offensive Line to get back to basics and set the team up Offensively by controlling the clock on the ground. Ezekiel Elliot and Tony Pollard give the Cowboys a strong one-two punch out of the backfield and I think they will pick up from where Joe Mixon and the Cincinnati Bengals left off last week.

For large parts the Las Vegas Defensive unit have played well, but they have not been given a lot of support from the Offensive side of the team. Short fields being given up through turnovers, or too many three and outs has meant the Raiders Defense have spent too much time on the field and eventually worn down in their losses to the Kansas City Chiefs and Cincinnati Bengals in their last couple of games.

If the Raiders Defensive Line can make some plays against the run, they will feel they can get too Dak Prescott who may have to rely on Receivers with whom he does not have the same chemistry as those who are absent. It can lead to stalled drives or settling for Field Goals and that should mean the Raiders have a chance to at least keep this close even if they cannot win outright.

The three losses in a row will have dented the confidence of the road team and Derek Carr is not playing at a very good level right now. He is not being helped by the players around him that have been unable to stretch the field as the Raiders would have liked and that has just closed the space around the Receivers that Derek Carr prefers to target, most notably Darren Waller.

Derek Carr can not afford to hold the ball for too long to set routes develop as he faces up to the Dallas Defensive Line that have generated a really effective pass rush in recent games. Micah Parsons is coming into his own and the Raiders could face some pressure if they are left in third and long spots, although Josh Jacobs is set to have one of his better games of the season.

Injury has slowed down Jacobs at Running Back, but he will be operating behind an Offensive Line which has helped the Raiders pick up some solid gains on the ground in terms of yards per carry. Being in large deficits have forced Las Vegas to get away from the run, but Josh Jacobs should be able to move the ball on the ground in the early part of this game and that should ease the pressure on Derek Carr at Quarter Back.

He will still need to make plays, but operating out of third and manageable is a big difference than third and very long and I expect Carr to have a decent game too. The ball hawking Dallas Secondary will have to be respected, but I do think the Raiders can establish the run and that will give them a chance to move the ball with relative consistency.

The Cowboys have played well off a straight up loss and have covered the last four times in that situation, while they have been very good at home and as the home favourite. They are capable of taking a game away with their ability to create turnovers and with an Offensive unit that can pile up some big numbers, but the Raiders have a 4-1 record against the spread in the last five as the road underdog.

Add in the short week which may leave the Cowboys without a couple of key players and I think there is going to be enough from the Las Vegas Raiders to keep this one close even if they are unable to avoid a fourth defeat in a row.


Buffalo Bills @ New Orleans Saints Pick: The last six weeks have been a difficult time for the Buffalo Bills (6-4) who have lost three of their last five games, including a blowout loss to the Indianapolis Colts last time out. A big game is on deck for the Bills, but they can't overlook this Thanksgiving Day game after losing the lead in the AFC East to the New England Patriots and I do expect to see a focused performance from the road team.

Another team looking to bounce back from recent setbacks is the New Orleans Saints (5-5) who have dropped three games in succession and fallen a little further behind the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC South. Those three consecutive losses have also pushed the Saints down the overall standings and the Wild Card berths may be beyond them if they cannot begin to turn things around soon.

New Orleans will be back in action next Thursday Night, but injuries are piling up with Alvin Kamara set to miss out again. Mark Ingram may also be missing for the Saints and they may struggle to get the run going into this game despite the Buffalo Bills giving up a huge amount of yards to Colts Running Back Jonathan Taylor in Week 11.

In the main part, the Buffalo Defensive Line have been pretty good at clamping down on the run and I do think the absence of Alvin Kamara hurts the New Orleans Saints. Sean McDermott is a solid Head Coach and even in the short week I imagine he is going to be looking for the Buffalo Bills to force Trevor Siemian to beat them through the air.

The backup Quarter Back has been well protected, but Trevor Siemian has had difficulty in finding consistency throwing the ball down the field with the Saints continuing to miss the presence of Michael Thomas. New Orleans have had some good performances from the Receivers that are available, but they are inconsistent performers and this Buffalo Secondary should be capable of making enough plays to ensure their team are in a position to bounce back from the embarrassing loss to the Colts.

If the Bills can set up some shorter fields for their Offensive unit, I do think they are going to be capable of pulling clear and covering this spread. They are a big road favourite and the public look to be behind Buffalo, which is never a great position to want to be in, but the Bills should be capable of showing they are much better than their performance in Week 11 and try and build some momentum before the Week 13 meeting with the New England Patriots.

Josh Allen did not play well and has admitted that he cannot continue to be as guilty in hurting his team with turnovers as he has been. The Quarter Back has not played with the consistency he produced last season, but Josh Allen can be as dangerous with his legs as he can be with his arm and I also think the Dome conditions in New Orleans will suit this entire Buffalo Offensive unit down to the ground.

The Buffalo Offensive Line has been able to make plays on the ground, but it looks like being a much tougher task against the New Orleans Defensive Line. However, Philadelphia were able to make some really strong gains with their rushing Offense in Week 11 and I do think Buffalo have been able to run the ball well enough to at least get in front of the chains and open up the playbook for Josh Allen.

There are some solid Receiving options in the Buffalo rotation and getting in front of the chains will give Josh Allen a chance of making sure he is hitting the likes of Stefon Diggs, Cole Beasley, Emmanuel Sanders and Dawson Knox down the field. New Orleans are a talented team, but they are one that can give up some significant plays through the air and I do think Josh Allen can out-duel Trevor Siemian in leading his team to an important win to try and get back on track.

New Orleans will hope their Defensive Line can clamp down on the run and put them in a position to unleash the pass rush towards Josh Allen. Mistakes have occurred when Allen has felt pressure or been forced to try and do too much, and that may be the best way for the Saints to keep this close.

However, they are not the same team with Trevor Siemian at Quarter Back and he is just as likely to make an errant throw or two that gives the Bills a chance to pull clear and cover this spread.

Buffalo are 3-0-1 against the spread in their last four following a loss, while they are 4-1 against the spread in their last five following a blowout loss at home. The Bills are also 7-3 against the spread in their last ten road games and I think they will really enjoy the conditions indoors compared with playing in the outdoors.

Sean Payton has led New Orleans to an 8-2 record against the spread in their last ten as the home underdog, while they are 4-1 against the spread in their last five off a loss. That one loss against the spread in that time occurred in Week 11 and I think the Buffalo Bills can find a way to win this one by at least a Touchdown and then take the extra time to prepare for a big game with the New England Patriots.

I expect the Bills to show off their power behind both the Offensive and Defensive unit in this one and I will look for them to cover on the road.


Atlanta Falcons @ Jacksonville Jaguars Pick: We may be past the halfway point of the regular season, but even being two games below 0.500 has not dented the ambitions of the Atlanta Falcons (4-6). Teams in the NFC have struggled for consistency and there is still every chance that the Falcons can right their wobbling ship and get back into contention for Wild Card spots in the Conference.

That should keep them focused after back to back embarrassing losses to the Dallas Cowboys and New England Patriots, while the Atlanta Falcons have had a little more time to prepare for this Week 12 game. They do have a very big game coming up against Divisional rivals the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but the Falcons have to win this game to move back alongside the likes of the New Orleans Saints in the Conference.

As poor as the last couple of outings have been for the Atlanta Falcons, they are facing the Jacksonville Jaguars (2-8) who have lost two in a row and who look like they have are having some real struggles from an Offensive point of view. They did upset the Buffalo Bills in a Defensive encounter, but the Jaguars have been hit hard by injuries on the Offensive side of the ball and I think that may show up here.

Much depends on James Robinson and whether he can establish the run, but that has not been something that has been very easy to do against the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons Defensive Line have stepped up their level of play and they did not play badly on this side of the ball in the blow out loss to the New England Patriots.

Trevor Lawrence should have some spaces to exploit in the Secondary, but he has not really played as well as the Jaguars would have liked in recent weeks. He has not been helped by the lack of top Receiving options and injuries have hurt the Jaguars in the passing game and I do think Trevor Lawrence is still a work in progress, which should give the Atlanta Falcons an opportunity to get back to winning ways.

A struggling passing game has been a major problem for the Atlanta Falcons as Matt Ryan has been given very little time by his Offensive Line and the absence of Calvin Ridley has been a blow for the team. It doesn't help that the Falcons have struggled to open up running lanes and left Ryan in third and long spots, but there have also been suggestions that the Falcons have been predictable with their play.

You have to think the extra preparation time will allow the Falcons to put some creases into their Offensive output, while Cordarrelle Patterson should be able to play to give Matt Ryan a solid safety valve to rely upon. His return should also mean Atlanta have a little more success running the ball and it should be key to the outcome of the game with Ryan likely to have a bounce back game with extra preparation time to get the Atlanta Falcons back on track.

They are not an easy team to trust, but the Falcons are 10-4 against the spread in their last fourteen games against a team with a losing record and I think they can win on the road at a struggling Jacksonville team.


Pittsburgh Steelers @ Cincinnati Bengals Pick: All four teams in the AFC North have a winning record and all will believe they can earn a Wild Card spot in the Conference at the very least. The Division is up for grabs over the coming weeks and so every one of the Divisional games remaining is going to be very important and games that will mean more than most.

The Pittsburgh Steelers (5-4-1) have failed to win either of their last two games and that has seen them fall off the pace being set, while the Cincinnati Bengals (6-4) returned from their Bye Week and ended a run of back to back losses. They were big winners over the Las Vegas Raiders to get back on track and the Bengals already hold a win over the Pittsburgh Steelers this season.

Earning another won't be easy, but they look like they could match up well with the Steelers who have been struggling on both sides of the ball. Some of the Defensive injuries have not helped Pittsburgh, but they could be back at full strength on that side of the ball ahead of this game and that is very important for them.

The Defensive Line have just had some issues stopping the run and I do think Joe Mixon is going to show off some of the talent that had him compared with Le'Veon Bell when the latter was with the Steelers. Joe Mixon should be able to keep the Bengals in front of the chains in this one and that should make things a little easier for Joe Burrow.

The Quarter Back has the talent and the supporting cast to expose some of the Pittsburgh issues in the Secondary, but running the ball means Joe Burrow will not have to hold onto the ball for too long. That is all important to keep the Pittsburgh pass rush from getting on top of him and it should mean Cincinnati are in a position to keep the ball moving and hurt a Steelers Defensive unit that has given up plenty of yards in their loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 11.

It might not need to be a game in which the Bengals need to score too many points though and that is because the Steelers are still having issues with their own Offensive play. Ben Roethlisberger has not looked like himself and I am not sure he will be playing with Pittsburgh in 2022, while the Steelers Offensive Line has struggled in pass protection as well as run blocking.

Big Ben did have some successes throwing the ball last week, but he will be put under pressure by the Bengals pass rush and I think that is going to be a key to the outcome of this Divisional game.

The Bengals Secondary have been hurt by some big plays in recent games, but Pittsburgh have been guilty of throwing the ball in front of the Defensive units they have been facing and I think the Cincinnati team can beat Pittsburgh for a second time this season.

However, I am not sure the Bengals will blow the Steelers away and it has to be remembered that they earned fewer yards than Pittsburgh in the road win earlier this season. Beating the same Divisional opponent twice in a year is very difficult and I do think the Steelers can make enough plays on both sides of the ball to at least keep this one relatively close.

Cincinnati are just 1-4 against the spread in their last five games as the home favourite, while Pittsburgh are 19-7-1 against the spread in their last twenty-seven as the road underdog.

The Steelers have a strong record in Cincinnati too and I think getting more than a Field Goal start with a team that will have Defensive reinforcements should be enough on the spread.


Carolina Panthers @ Miami Dolphins Pick: Two teams from opposing Conferences will meet over Thanksgiving Weekend with every belief that they can earn a PlayOff spot at the end of this season. It may be surprising when note both have losing records, but the Carolina Panthers (5-6) and Miami Dolphins (4-7) will be looking to build some momentum before entering late Bye Weeks.

The Panthers were beaten by the Washington Football Team in Week 11 in Cam Newton's first start at Quarter Back having returned to the team that Drafted him. He has taken over from Sam Darnold as the starter, but that loss also means Carolina have lost the last nine games in which Cam Newton has started at Quarter Back.

This is a chance to end that run, but they are facing a Miami Dolphins team that have won back to back games and who look like they might have the push that will take them back into PlayOff contention. Games coming up give the Dolphins the chance to do that, but this looks like it could be a really difficult match up for them.

While the Carolina Defensive Line has struggled to stop the run of late, the Miami Dolphins have not really been able to open many holes for Myles Gaskin and even the performance against the New York Jets looks like being an exception to the rule. The Miami Offensive Line have been struggling in all aspects of their play for some time and I am not sure they are going to be able to exploit the issues the Panthers have had and they do not match up well with their opponent.

Tua Tagovailoa has been playing well over the last couple of games at Quarter Back, but he will be throwing into a strong Carolina Secondary. While I expect him to make some good throws, Tagovailoa is also operating behind an Offensive Line which has not played well in pass protection and who will be facing a pretty solid Carolina pass rush.

I expect those pass rushers to give Tua Tagovailoa some issues when it comes to waiting for his Receivers to get down the field and it is a key part of the reason I feel the Carolina Panthers will win this game on the road.

The Panthers do match up well with the Dolphins on the other side of the ball too and the return of Christian McCaffrey is very important for Carolina. For much of the season, Miami have struggled to stop the run and I do think McCaffrey and Cam Newton can use their legs to keep the Panthers in front of the chains and that should make it possible for Carolina to move the ball down the field and score the points they need to win here.

Cam Newton will have to be aware of the strength of the Miami Secondary, but he should have time to make his throws with the way his Offensive Line have been playing. An ability to scramble with the ball also helps and I think the Panthers can get the better of this non-Conference opponent.

Carolina are 10-2 against the spread in their last twelve road games and can put in a full effort knowing they will be entering their Bye Week following this game.

Brian Flores has Coached Miami well and his team are always in games even when set as the underdog, especially at home, but I do think this is not a good match up for the Dolphins on either side of the ball. I think the Carolina pass rush may be the key factor in the outcome of the game and I think they can rattle Tua Tagovailoa, while the Panthers are expected to control the clock with their rushing Offense and that can lead to a win for the road favourite here.


Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Indianapolis Colts Pick: Reaching the PlayOffs is the bare minimum that both of these teams will have been expecting of themselves before the season began, but only the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-3) are playing up to the level they would have been hoping. They snapped a two game losing run with a win over the New York Giants on Monday Night Football, although there is still plenty for the Buccaneers to play for as they look to finish with the top Seed in the NFC.

They are going to have to fight for that right through to the final week of the regular season with the way things are looking, but the Buccaneers will have to prove themselves on the road if they are going to earn the top Seed. Tampa Bay have simply not been as good on the road in 2021 and both Bruce Arians and Tom Brady have noted that in recent weeks.

Now they head back out on the road to take on the Indianapolis Colts (6-5) who have moved back above 0.500 thanks to a blow out win over the Buffalo Bills. Even then, the Colts would not hold a PlayOff spot if the season ended now and they are still 2 games behind the injury hit Tennessee Titans in the AFC South having lost both games to their Divisional rival.

Indianapolis blew out the Buffalo Bills thanks to Jonathan Taylor who scored five Touchdowns alone in Week 11 with a dominant performance on the ground the key. The Colts have an Offensive Line that feel they can bully any opponent they face, but it will still be a big challenge for them to impose themselves on the Tampa Bay Defensive Line who have prided themselves on being able to stop the run.

I am not sure they will be able to clamp down on Taylor and the Colts totally, but the Buccaneers may dare Carson Wentz to try and beat them through the air and it is something that could give them the edge in the contest if they can make the Colts rely on the pass. Carson Wentz has not played badly in recent weeks, but he has not been able to put together big passing days, while Wentz is never far away from making a big mistake which can be costly for his team.

The Offensive Line has at least protected Carson Wentz of late, but the Buccaneers Secondary is looking a little healthier and this side of the ball will come down to the line of scrimmage. Both teams will feel they can win there and it will certainly be the area from which Tampa Bay can find a big win if they can find a way to limit the damage Jonathan Taylor is able to do.

So far this season we have yet to see Tampa Bay at their best on the road, but this looks a good chance for Tom Brady and the Offensive unit to have a solid outing. Bruce Arians and the Buccaneers prefer the pass to the run, but I think they will have a reasonable balance in this game which gives the Super Bowl Champions an opportunity to win an important game to match the Green Bay Buccaneers record for the season.

The Colts Defensive Line have allowed some big plays on the ground, but rushing the ball is something the Tampa Bay Buccaneers can move away from. Leonard Fournette has played well when he has been given the ball, but Tom Brady has the Receiving options to expose some of the Indianapolis Secondary who have allowed over 250 passing yards per game in their last three games.

Tampa Bay have really protected Tom Brady well and I think the likes of Mike Evans and Chris Godwin can pick up some big gains through the air which will give the Buccaneers every chance of scoring enough points to win this non-Conference game. Rob Gronkowski gives Tom Brady another valuable Receiving option and I think Tampa Bay can finally produce a solid road performance to get into a position to win this game.

The Buccaneers have not covered in their last six as the road favourite, but Indianapolis are 1-6 against the spread as the home underdog.

The Colts are coming in off a big win, but that may be tough to back up with the match up in front of them and I will look for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to have too much Offensive firepower for Indianapolis to stick with.

It feels like the sharps are behind the road team here and I want to be on their side and against the public who are sticking with the home underdog.


Philadelphia Eagles @ New York Giants Pick: Joe Judge might be given some time to turn things around for the New York Giants (3-7), but the Head Coach has heard the frustrations of the fans. That is based around some of the Offensive play-calling that Jason Garrett had been offering and the former Dallas Cowboys Head Coach has been relieved of his role as Offensive Co-Ordinator at the Giants.

The fans will be arriving for this Divisional game hoping to see some improvement from the Giants on that side of the ball, even though they are playing on a short week having been blown out by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football. The Giants are still in contention for a Wild Card spot if they can turn their form around and that will need to begin here against their NFC East rivals.

The Philadelphia Eagles (5-6) look to be rolling with three wins from four games and they will be getting excited when seeing how the Dallas Cowboys are playing at the moment. A win for the Eagles will have the fans believing they can push for a Wild Card spot in the NFC at the very least and they are playing with some real confidence at the moment.

Both of these teams will actually look to attack the other in very similar ways- the Offensive Lines have been playing really well and helping the Eagles and the Giants establish the run. Both are going up against Defensive Lines that have given up some big plays on the ground so you have to imagine the likes of Miles Sanders, Jordan Howard and Saquon Barkley all to have big games.

Running the ball should open things up for the two Quarter Backs too and both Jalen Hurts and Daniel Jones are going to be throwing into a Secondary which has struggled to make plays. Out of the two, I think Jones is the more confident passer and he certainly has some big time Receiving weapons compared with Hurts and the Eagles, but this does feel like a game in which both teams will move the ball and it could easily come down to which of the two teams has the ball last to determine a winner.

Daniel Jones has struggled at times with the pass protection that has been offered to him, but he may benefit from the fact that the Eagles have not been able to generate much of a pass rush of late. With Barkley likely to be able to establish the run, I think Jones will have a bit more time to throw the ball down the field, while losing Jason Garrett's vanilla play-calling can only benefit the Quarter Back.

I think that is important for the New York Giants and they can certainly make enough plays to make use of the amount of points that are being given to them. Stopping the Philadelphia Eagles will not be easy considering the form they have been showing of late, but a close, competitive game means getting more than a key number of points is crucial.

Games between these NFC East rivals do tend to be competitive and that is underlined by the fact that the underdog is 4-1 against the spread in the last five in the series.

The Giants are also 5-2 against the spread in their last seven as the underdog and they are 5-1 against the spread in their last six against Divisional opponents.

This feels like it will be a game that comes down to the final touches and I will look for the New York Giants to keep this close with their ability to match up well with the Philadelphia Eagles.


Los Angeles Chargers @ Denver Broncos Pick: None of the teams in the AFC West have a losing record and some of that has to be down to the way each have been performing against opponents from the NFC East. It does mean that every Divisional game increases in importance and especially as we get into Week 12 of the regular season and with all four teams chasing a Divisional crown as well as a potential Wild Card spot in the PlayOff.

The Denver Broncos (5-5) had won two in a row, but they were beaten by the Philadelphia Eagles last time out and that has dropped them back into 0.500 for the season. They are hosting the Los Angeles Chargers (6-4) who had lost three of their previous four games, but rallied late in their win over the Pittsburgh Steelers and they are half a game behind the Kansas City Chiefs at the top of the Division.

The AFC is tightly bunched up and so it is very important to try and build some momentum as we finish up the November schedule and get into the home run towards the post-season. There is an extra game on the regular season schedule in 2021, but that is not going to have a major impact on the focus of teams and both the Broncos and Chargers will be desperate to post a win on Sunday.

It is the Los Angeles Chargers who will enter the game as a narrow favourite and I certainly think they are playing well enough to get the better of the Denver Broncos who have a losing record when facing AFC opponents. Beating up on the NFC has proved to be the key for the Broncos, but Teddy Bridgewater and company are not playing with consistency and Vic Fangio has to be feeling the Head Coach seat warming up underneath him.

Teddy Bridgewater is going to be operating behind a banged up Offensive Line and it has not been as easy running the ball against the Chargers Defensive Line in recent games as it has been for much of the season. That may see the Los Angeles Chargers looking to clamp down up front and force Bridgewater to find the time to try and beat them down the field, but that will be an issue behind this Offensive Line if the Chargers continue to generate a solid pass rush.

The veteran Quarter Back has largely avoided mistakes, but the Broncos continue to struggle without a consistent player in this position since Peyton Manning retired. Rumours suggest they will get a massive upgrade in the spot next season, but for now the Broncos may have issues moving the ball with any consistency and that should give Justin Herbert and the Chargers every chance of winning this Divisional game on the road.

Unlike the Chargers Defensive Line, Denver have begun to wear down up front and I do think the road team will be able to move the ball on the ground to keep Justin Herbert in third and manageable spots. Austin Ekeler is as big a threat catching the ball out of the backfield and taking short passes a considerable distance down the field, and I do think that helps the Quarter Back who has some big time Receiving options to target when he drops back to throw down the field.

Being able to establish the run either on the ground or with short passes should mean Herbert does not need to hold the ball for too long. That should also calm the Denver pass rush and it should open up the passing lanes for Mike Williams and Keenan Allen who can win their battles on the outside against the Defensive Backs.

The Chargers do not have the best recent record at Mile High, but they are 4-1 against the spread in their last five on the road as the favourite. They have also covered in their last five against teams from the same Division, although the Broncos will be strong coming out of the Bye and that has to be respected.

Denver have not played well against the AFC though and he has failed to cover in any of his last four in that spot and I will look for the Chargers to win and cover here.


Los Angeles Rams @ Green Bay Packers Pick: Two of the leading teams in the NFC are meeting in Week 12 and this could have serious ramifications for the Number 1 Seed in January. There is only one team that will be receiving a Bye this season and these two teams will both believe they can earn that spot.

The Los Angeles Rams (7-3) are coming out of a Bye Week after losses in back to back games and Sean McVay has spoken about the benefit of having that time to re-evaluate and get back to basics. Matthew Stafford has been struggling with some issues with his back, but the Quarter Back should be ready to go in this one and he has been practicing all week.

He certainly looks to be in better shape than Aaron Rodgers who will be starting for the Green Bay Packers (8-3) and looking to drag the team back from a disappointing loss to Divisional rivals the Minnesota Vikings. Aaron Rodgers has admitted that his toe is causing plenty of discomfort and the Green Bay Packers are down a couple of Offensive Linemen that could spell trouble against the Los Angeles Rams.

Revenge will be on the mind of the latter after losing in the PlayOff at this Stadium back in January, and they are certainly looking healthier on the Defensive Line which has to benefit the Rams. Aaron Donald was not in peak shape back in January, but he looks strong again and the Los Angeles Rams will be looking to get after Aaron Rodgers who may not be able to scramble away from pressure in the same way he has been able to do in his career.

The Packers will look to ease the pass rush by running the ball, but establishing the run against the Los Angeles Rams Defensive Line is a huge challenge for any team in the NFL. AJ Dillon may have some decent gains, but the banged up Offensive Line is going to be under pressure and I think the Rams can clamp down on the Green Bay Packers.

Los Angeles are all in when it comes to the Super Bowl, and their Defensive unit has played well even in the back to back losses suffered. The key for the Rams is seeing how they can cope without Robert Woods who has been lost for the season, although the Bye Week has given Los Angeles the chance to get Odell Beckham Jr up to speed.

Matthew Stafford's main target will remain Cooper Kuup and the Green Bay Packers may have some difficulty stopping the Rams, especially if they play as they did last week in the defeat to the Minnesota Vikings. The quick passing game can be very dangerous when Stafford is at his best, and it also opens things up on the ground for the Rams.

Injuries in the Secondary could leave Green Bay exposed and I do think the Los Angeles Rams can bounce back with the extra preparation time that will have been afforded to Sean McVay and his Coaching staff.

Revenge is motivation enough, but the Rams are also 10-3-1 against the spread in their last fourteen off a loss. The Packers are another team who regularly bounce from losses with Aaron Rodgers at Quarter Back, but they are surprisingly 1-4 against the spread in their last five as the home underdog and I think this is a good time for the Rams to be visiting town.


Seattle Seahawks @ Washington Football Team Pick: When the Monday Night Football selections were made back in April, the feeling would have been that this would be an important game in Week 12 of the regular season. Both the Washington Football Team (4-6) and the Seattle Seahawks (3-7) are used to playing Football in January, but the season has been a difficult one for both.

However, there is an expanded PlayOff this season and that means a team that finishes 8-9 will have a chance of earning a spot in the post-season come January. The pressure is on both of these teams though with their losing records and that makes it a very important Monday Night Football game for both Washington and Seattle.

Injuries have not really helped either team and both have become used to playing second string Quarter Backs this season. At least the Seahawks have Russell Wilson back in the line up, but the veteran has not looked himself and there are rumours that he is no longer happy playing with the Seahawks and under Pete Carroll as Head Coach.

The Seahawks have lost back to back games, while the Washington Football team have won back to back games and the momentum is with the home team. Travelling across the country is not ideal for Seattle who have other players that have been banged up, but Russell Wilson has to be feeling a little better with a couple of games under his belt and I do think the Quarter Back will have a much better outing than what we have seen from him since his return from an injury.

Chris Carson is out, but Alex Collins is capable of running the ball and I do think he can help Seattle establish the run in this one. With injuries on the Washington Defensive Line, I do think establishing the run will just offer Russell Wilson a touch more time to find the likes of Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf down the field.

He has not been at his best, but Russell Wilson is not someone that has been used to Quarter Backing teams that are on the brink of losing three games in a row.

Seattle will have some drives stalling on current form, but the Defensive unit have at least stepped up their play and that is important in keeping the Seattle Seahawks in games. They have really found a way to clamp down on the run in recent games and I do think they can get the better of the Washington Offensive Line which has not been able to open too many big holes up front.

Antonio Gibson will make some plays, but the Seahawks can at least force the Football Team to throw the ball from third and long spots and that is an issue for the home team considering the pass protection breakdowns they have had in recent weeks. Taylor Heinicke has shown he is a capable backup, but this is a Quarter Back that has struggled for consistency throwing the ball and I am not sure being in third and long is the best spot for him to try and expose the Seattle Secondary.

I expect Taylor Heinicke to have some success, especially as Seattle have struggled to generate a strong pass rush, but moving the ball from obvious passing down and distance is never easy.

I do worry about the spot with Seattle possibly playing spoiler for rivals San Francisco next week, while the Pete Carroll/Russell Wilson rumours are of concern too. It may see the Seahawks self-combust over the remainder of the 2021 season, but they can still get back into PlayOff contention with a win here and next week and I think Wilson will want to show he is far from done after back to back defeats.

Seattle have a strong record against the spread coming off a straight up loss, while they have a much stronger record on Monday Night Football than the Washington Football Team. This is effectively a pick 'em game and I think the run will be more effective for Seattle that can lead them to an important victory on the day.

MY PICKS: Chicago Bears - 2.5 Points @ 1.91 Sky Bet (2 Units)
Las Vegas Raiders + 7.5 Points @ 1.91 Bet365 (2 Units)
Buffalo Bills - 6.5 Points @ 1.91 Paddy Power (2 Units)
Atlanta Falcons - 2 Points @ 1.91 William Hill (2 Units)
Pittsburgh Steelers + 3.5 Points @ 1.91 Paddy Power (2 Units)
Carolina Panthers - 2.5 Points @ 1.95 Bet365 (2 Units)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers - 3.5 Points @ 1.95 Bet365 (2 Units)
New York Giants + 3.5 Points @ 1.95 Bet365 (2 Units)
Los Angeles Chargers - 2.5 Points @ 1.91 Paddy Power (2 Units)
Los Angeles Rams - 1.5 Points @ 1.91 Paddy Power (2 Units)
Seattle Seahawks @ 1.91 Paddy Power (2 Units)

Thursday, 28 November 2019

College Football Week 14 Picks 2019 (November 29-30)

The final week of the regular season is here in the 2019 College Football year and that means the last chance for some teams to try and give the College Football PlayOff committee something to think about.

The main team you think of in that regard has to be the Alabama Crimson Tide as they are arguably the biggest name that won't be playing in Championship Saturday in Week 15.

And just because you are playing in a Championship Game next week it doesn't mean you can afford to simply win out as the Committee are clearly looking to see who can impress. The likes of Clemson and Georgia have overmatched opponents on the road, but they can't afford to let those opponents hang around as the rivals would like to do.

Ohio State have a big challenge in front of them as they head to the Big House to take on Michigan, but they are arguably the team that can perhaps afford a loss more than any other along with the LSU Tigers who host the Texas A&M Aggies.


Things could really change quickly in College Football if there are some upsets in this week, but the Pac-12 and Big 12 Conferences can't afford for their top teams to be beaten again before the Championship Games are played. It is going to be interesting viewing across the Thanksgiving weekend to say the least.


A narrow winning record in Week 13 is welcome as it makes it four straight weeks in College Football that I have returned a positive return. One more solid week will give me some momentum to take into the shortened Week 15 and the Championship Games that are going to be played before College Football takes a short break prior to the Bowl Games beginning in the middle of December. The College Football Semi Final Games are played on Saturday 28th December and we should have a clearer picture of what the top four could potentially look like by the end of Week 14.


Boise State Broncos @ Colorado State Rams Pick: The Mountain West Championship Game is set to go next week as the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors will take on the Boise State Broncos, but the Mountain Division Champions have to complete their Conference play in Week 14. You could understand that some will wonder how much effort the Broncos want to put into this game knowing another big one is coming up in a weeks time, but Boise State are targeting an unbeaten Conference record in 2019 and that should keep the focused.

They head to the Colorado State Rams who have surpassed the three wins earned in 2018, but who are going to have a second losing season in a row under Mike Bobo. There is some pressure building on Bobo with suggestions the Rams will be moving on from the Head Coach before the 2020 season is played, but a win over the visiting Broncos could be a boost for Bobo heading into another off-season without a Bowl Game.

Colorado State have lost two games in a row, but this is a team who have been competitive so the immediate reaction might be to think this is a very big number for them to be given. However the Rams lost a rivalry game and there has to be some motivational issues if they believe their Head Coach is on the hot seat.

The visitors are using the chance to finish the regular season unbeaten within the Conference as a big motivational tool considering Boise State have not managed to do that since moving to the Mountain West Conference. Even using a third string Quarter Back has not been a problem for the Broncos and they will feel they can deal with the expected cold conditions in Colorado on Friday.

With snow potentially a problem, the key for both teams is going to be able to run the ball and that is where the Boise State Offensive Line looks to be the dominant one in the trenches. The Broncos should be able to establish the run, while Colorado State have struggled to do the same in recent weeks and now have to face a Defensive Line which is giving up less than three yards per carry.

Being unable to run the ball puts pressure on the Rams to throw and while they have some decent numbers I do have to worry about how they are going to deal with the Boise State pass rush. In perfect conditions you may think Patrick O'Brien can make some plays throwing the ball, but that might not be the case on Friday with the weather that is being forecast and I like the Boise State Broncos to earn a statement win on the road to show they are ready for the Championship Game in Week 15.

The Broncos have covered in their last four visits to Fort Collins and I will back them to do that here.


Georgia Bulldogs @ Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Pick: A place in the SEC Championship Game has already been secured by the Georgia Bulldogs, but they have one terrible loss on the resume which is yet to have an impact on their College Football PlayOff Ranking. Another loss in the next couple of weeks will be hard to ignore for the Committee so there is a pressure on the Bulldogs, but I honestly think they will struggle to make the PlayOffs even as the SEC Champion if they are beating by rivals Georgia Tech in Week 14.

The only loss suffered by the Bulldogs has come against a team with a losing record in the South Carolina Gamecocks and the Clemson Tigers face them in Week 14. One loss like that can be forgiven, but Georgia will be punished by the Committee if they fall to a second team with a losing record and one who have lost by 28 points to the Tigers and were blown out here by Virginia Tech two weeks ago.

It has been a difficult season for the Yellow Jackets, but most expected that as they were moving on from Paul Johnson's triple option Offense and installing a pro Offense under Geoff Collins in his first season as Head Coach. For the third time in five seasons Georgia Tech are going to finish up with a losing record, but there have been some positive signs and the school know they are going to have some teething problems with the massive change in Offensive schemes while previously recruiting players who would be suited to Johnson's system.

James Graham and the Offense produced the most yards of the season in the win over NC State in Week 13 to underline the progress made by the Yellow Jackets, but the Georgia Defense is one of the best in the nation. Graham has been able to rely on Jordan Mason when it comes to running the ball, but the Georgia Tech Offensive Line is not going to get much change out of this Bulldogs Defensive Line which has held teams to 1.7 yards per carry in their last three games against SEC opponents.

That will only mean more for Graham to do at Quarter Back which looks like a difficult task for an inexperienced player. This Bulldogs Secondary has held up against every opponent they have faced and they should be able to close the holes that Graham wants to throw into which could lead to turnovers and drives being stalled quicker than the Yellow Jackets would want.

Georgia's Defensive unit is as good as any in College Football, but the Offense has not really matched them despite Jake Fromm being a Quarter Back that is expected to take the step to the next level. My concern for the Bulldogs is that they are not going to have enough Offense to win games, but they have managed to get through their schedule as it is although this is a chance for Fromm to impress.

D'Andre Swift is another player who is set to take a step into the next level, and the Running Back might find more spaces in this game to aid Fromm. Swift and the Bulldogs have had some issues establishing the run against SEC Defensive Lines, but the Georgia Tech Defensive Line is not of those level and we should see Swift and company establishing the run very effectively.

Jake Fromm will then be given a chance to at least sling the ball around and have one of his better games from a statistical point of view at least. The Bulldogs are only averaging 215 passing yards per game in 2019, but Fromm should be able to make some big throws while his team are running the ball well and I do think Georgia can pull away for a blow out win.

The Bulldogs won by 31 points when they last played here in 2017 and they have covered in their last nine games in this part of Atlanta. The road team has been dominant against the spread in this rivalry series and I think the Georgia Bulldogs will be looking for a big win ahead of the SEC Championship Game to keep themselves firmly in the PlayOff Committee's thoughts.


Wake Forest Demon Deacons @ Syracuse Orange Pick: Three weeks ago it looked like the Wake Forest Demon Deacons were not only about to have a fourth straight winning record in a row under Dave Clawson, but the team were very much involved in a race to reach the Championship Game in the ACC. Back to back losses including a blow out to the National Champions Clemson have ended those dreams, but Wake Forest were back to winning ways against the Duke Blue Devils in Week 13.

Another win in Week 14 will see Wake Forest surpass the previous best of eight wins in a season under Clawson and will also set them up for a rare double digit winning year.

Those have to motivating factors as Wake Forest look to finish up the regular season with consecutive wins in what has been a surprisingly strong season for the Demon Deacons. However outside of the Clemson Tigers this entire Division has felt like teams that were supposed to be good have underachieved and those that were perhaps going to have difficulties have excelled.

Wake Forest are one example of that, but their hosts the Syracuse Orange are another as they have slipped from finishing 10-3 in 2018 to having a 4-7 record in 2019 with Bowl eligibility looking unlikely. There are enough teams struggling to reach the six win mark which may give Syracuse a backdoor into the Bowl season if they can win this game at finish up at 5-7, but Dino Babers will be disappointed as he looks to avoid finishing with just four wins in three of his four seasons as the Head Coach here.

There is an opportunity for Syracuse in this game and I do think they will be motivated with the final home game of the season and the final game for some of their Senior players. It looks like a good match up for them Offensively with Syracuse showing they can run the ball very well and the Demon Deacons Defensive Line not being able to contain teams on the ground.

It is very important for Syracuse to be able to run the ball as they can control the clock and also make things easier for Tommy DeVito who has struggled for consistency at Quarter Back. Being in third and manageable rather than second and long is key for DeVito considering his lack of consistency when dropping back to throw and I do think he can be successful if the Orange are running the ball like they should be able to do.

In that situation DeVito will be throwing against a Wake Forest Secondary which has allowed some big numbers throughout the 2019 season and it will also ease the pass rush pressure that the Demon Deacons can generate.

Wake Forest will believe in their own Offensive strengths to make sure they can stay with Syracuse and I do think they have a little better balance than the Orange. Jamie Newman has shown he is very much a dual-threat Quarter Back and that will make things a little more difficult for Syracuse who have struggled up front to clamp down on the run.

The Demon Deacons Offensive Line have not opened up big holes, but they should have success like everyone else seemingly have had against Syracuse when it comes to pounding the ball. With a Quarter Back like Newman I do think Wake Forest will be confident in their abilities to make some big plays Offensively, although the Quarter Back will have to be close to his best considering the improvements the Orange Secondary have made in recent games.

Turnovers feel like they are going to have as big an impact as they can in any game in this one. As well as Jamie Newman has played, I do think he has made a couple of mistakes which Syracuse will look to capitalise on and this has the makings of a game that could come down to which of these teams hold the ball last.

The Demon Deacons are playing with revenge having lost at home to Syracuse in the 2018 season, but this is a team who are not completely at ease on the road and also coming off wins when it comes to covering spreads. This has been a difficult season for Syracuse and you do wonder if they can motivate themselves for this game, but I think trying to finish the season at home with a fifth win that may yet be good enough for a Bowl is enough to keep them competitive.

With that in mind I will take the points in this game.


Notre Dame Fighting Irish @ Stanford Cardinal Pick: If the Notre Dame Fighting Irish had just one loss on the season and that was the one against the Georgia Bulldogs I think they would be in the mix for a spot in the College Football PlayOff even in their position as an Independent school. Unfortunately another loss to the Michigan Wolverines is not as strong as the one to the Bulldogs and the Fighting Irish know that being a two loss team without a Championship Game is simply not going to be good enough for the Committee deciding the PlayOff top four.

The 2019 season for Notre Dame has been a lot better than the one that the Stanford Cardinal have suffered through with injuries being a big reason they are at 4-7 for the season. This is going to be the first losing record Stanford have experienced since 2008 and they had never won fewer than eight games during David Shaw's time as Head Coach.

There are some suggestions that Shaw may decide to move on at the end of this season, but Stanford won't be pushing the Head Coach who has guided them to the Pac-12 Championship Game in two of the previous four seasons.

Injuries on both sides of the ball have hurt Stanford and they are going to be in for a very difficult game Offensively in this one. Davis Mills will continue to play the Quarter Back position in place of KJ Costello, but he has played well enough for the Stanford Offense to have faith in him, although they have not played a team with the kind of Defensive unit as the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

With struggles to run the ball with any consistency, Stanford are going to lean on the Mills arm but he is facing a Secondary which has been strong all season. The pass rush pressure up front should be able to rush Mills and bring him down a couple of times and Notre Dame might also be able to set him up for a couple of Interceptions.

I expect a lot better balance from the Notre Dame Offense during the game as they should be able to move the ball with both the ground and pound and throws from the Quarter Back. Injuries have hurt Stanford on this side of the ball too and the Defensive Line is not as strong as the one they had in 2018 so the Fighting Irish should always be ahead of the chains as long as they avoid big time Penalties.

Ian Book had a very good game against the Boston College Eagles in Week 13 and I think he can pick up from where he left off. All season the Stanford Secondary has struggled, but they have allowed 330 passing yards per game in their last three and I do think Book is going to be able to have his way with them in this game too.

The Quarter Back is well protected by his Offensive Line so he should have time to dissect the Cardinal Secondary and I think Notre Dame will be able to cover the number with the better Offense showing up on the day.

Notre Dame have some strong trends from recent games while Stanford are 2-8 against the spread in their last ten games. The Fighting Irish are 7-3 against the spread in their last ten games here too and I will back them to get the better of a big number in Week 14.


Oregon State Beavers @ Oregon Ducks Pick: Mario Cristobal has already guided the Oregon Ducks to nine wins in 2019 to match the number he achieved in his first year as Head Coach in Eugene. However the Ducks have likely lost their chance of making the College Football PlayOff after losing to the Arizona State Sun Devils in Week 13 to drop to 9-2 for the season, although they have confirmed their spot in the Pac-12 Championship Game to be played next week.

It is up to Cristobal to pick his players up after the upset to the Sun Devils but being ready to take on the Civil War against the Oregon State Beavers should be enough to motivate the home team. Some of the players will be upset that the Ducks have likely lost their chance of playing in the PlayOffs, but Oregon can win a Championship and be involved in a big Bowl Game later this year while also securing a strong end of year Ranking spot.

There is going to be plenty of motivation on the other side of the field too as the Oregon State Beavers chase the win they need to be Bowl eligible. Like Oregon, the Beavers have to pick themselves up from a devastating loss in Week 13 when they were beaten by a single point by Washington State that leaves them at 5-6 for the season.

Jonathan Smith is helping the team progress in his second year as Head Coach having more than doubled the two wins earned in 2018 and he is looking to snap their two game losing run to the Oregon Ducks.

It won't be easy for the Beavers to do that although I have to respect they have largely been competitive throughout the 2019 season. A blow out loss to the Utah Utes is the one bad result on the schedule for Oregon State, but that was in October and they are playing well behind Jake Luton at Quarter Back.

Luton is going to need to have a big game for Oregon State to earn the road upset in this Week 14 game and that is largely because the Beavers have not been able to run the ball with any consistency to ease pressure on the Quarter Back. The Offensive Line is unlikely to open too many big holes against this Oregon Defensive Line which has held teams to 3.2 yards per carry in 2019.

However the better news for Jake Luton has to be the recent play of the Ducks Secondary which has seen them give up some big plays through the air. There is still a significant pass rush that Oregon can put together which could force Luton to throw the ball quicker than he would like, and he has to be careful of avoiding Interceptions as extra possessions are going to tip the edge to Oregon by a significant margin.

Things should be a little more comfortable for Oregon when they have the ball in their hands as they have some top skill players that can make the difference for them. CJ Verdell is getting closer to cracking the 1000 yard mark on the ground and he should be able to reach the 87 yards he needs in this game and go beyond the landmark number.

Running the ball has opened things up for Justin Herbert who will be wanting to put some more good Football on the tape as scouts begin to narrow down those players they want their teams to pick up in the next NFL Draft. Herbert should be able to have a huge game against the Oregon State Secondary which has given up some massive yards throughout the season.

Interceptions have kept the Beavers from being blown out though and that is going to be the key for them in this one if they are going to upset the odds, but Oregon have been the stronger team when these teams have headed to the field in recent seasons. I do think they are the better team in this one too and Oregon will be looking to make a statement to keep themselves in with some hopes of impressing the College Football PlayOff Committee.

Oregon State do have a decent record when it comes to the spread in recent visits to Eugene and that has to be respected. I would be expecting a high-scoring game with both teams having successes, but Oregon have the better Defensive unit and I expect them to show up and ultimately help the Pac-12 North Division winners to the cover.


Texas A&M Aggies @ LSU Tigers Pick: At this stage of the season you don't really want to be opposing what looks to be the best of the SEC representatives playing in College Football. However the LSU Tigers are giving up quite a lot of points against the Texas A&M Aggies who are better than their record might suggest.

There is no doubting the Aggies have taken on one of the toughest schedules in College Football this season being a member of the SEC West and also having the National Champions Clemson on their list. Ultimately you can't ignore the fact that the Aggies have come up short, but Jimbo Fisher has made them competitive and it might be difficult for LSU to blow them out despite dominating the majority of opponents they have faced.

The Tigers don't need a flashy win to remain on course for a place in the College Football PlayOffs at the end of this season, but they simply know winning two games in a row will be enough for them. LSU had a much easier day last week than the Texas A&M Aggies who narrowly went down to a defeat to the Georgia Bulldogs, but the Tigers have not covered in their last two games since beating the Alabama Crimson Tide and I do think this could be another competitive performance from the Aggies.

Motivation is with the Tigers who were beaten in a ridiculous game that went into seven Overtimes before Texas A&M came out on top. That is clearly on the minds of the players, but LSU should know they have bigger fish to fry and just need to make sure they get into the SEC Championship Game unbeaten and with their own destiny within their controls.

LSU should be strong enough Offensively to at least have plenty of success in this one and Joe Burrow is almost certainly going as the Number 1 Overall Pick in the next NFL Draft. However this could be a bit of a challenge for the Quarter Back as the Aggies Defensive unit have really stepped up their play down the stretch and Texas A&M are going to want to match the nine wins earned in 2018 which can only happen if they win this game and their upcoming Bowl Game.

Even with the improvement in mind, I do think LSU are going to move the ball Offensively with the kind of balance they have on that side of the ball. As good as the Aggies have been, the Tigers have shown they can move the ball and score points against other top SEC Defenses they have faced and the key to the cover for the road team is going to be their performance when they have the ball in their hands.

Kellen Mond has given the Aggies some balance from the Quarter Back position and I do think the road team can have their own successes in this one. As the competition has stepped up, the Tigers Defensive Line has had one or two issues stopping drives and I do think Texas A&M can run the ball with success which will open up some passing lanes for Mond.

Even the LSU Secondary has allowed almost 275 passing yards per game across their last three games and I will look for Mond and the Aggies to move the ball and at least stay relatively close to the Tigers.

Texas A&M do not have a very good record against the LSU Tigers when it comes to the spread in recent seasons. However they have covered in losses to Clemson and Georgia this season, while only just missing out against the Alabama Crimson Tide and the chance to play spoiler can see the road team keep this one within this spread.

MY PICKS: Boise State Broncos - 14 Points @ 1.91 Bet Victor (1 Unit)
Georgia Bulldogs - 28 Points @ 1.91 Bet Victor (1 Unit)
Syracuse Orange + 3.5 Points @ 1.91 Bet365 (1 Unit)
Notre Dame Fighting Irish - 16.5 Points @ 1.91 William Hill (1 Unit)
Oregon Ducks - 19.5 Points @ 1.91 Bet365 (1 Unit)
Texas A&M Aggies + 17 Points @ 1.91 Bet365 (1 Unit)
Kansas State Wildcats + 4.5 Points @ 2.05 Bet365 (1 Unit)
Colorado Buffaloes + 28 Points @ 1.91 Bet Victor (1 Unit)
Oklahoma State Cowboys + 12.5 Points @ 2.00 Bet365 (1 Unit)

Week 13: 4-3, + 0.64 Units (7 Units Staked, + 9.14% Yield)
Week 12: 6-3, + 2.53 Units (9 Units Staked, + 28.11% Yield)
Week 11: 5-3, + 1.55 Units (8 Units Staked, + 19.38% Yield)
Week 10: 4-1, + 2.73 Units (5 Units Staked, + 54.60% Yield)
Week 9: 2-5, - 3.18 Units (7 Units Staked, - 45.43% Yield)
Week 8: 4-4-1, - 0.47 Units (9 Units Staked, - 5.22% Yield)
Week 7: 3-3, - 0.24 Units (6 Units Staked, - 4% Yield)
Week 6: 2-5, - 3.18 Units (7 Units Staked, - 45.42% Yield)
Week 5: 6-1, + 4.40 Units (7 Units Staked, + 62.86% Yield)
Week 4: 3-2, + 0.73 Units (5 Units Staked, + 14.60% Yield)
Week 3: 3-5, - 2.18 Units (8 Units Staked, - 27.25% Yield)
Week 2: 5-7, - 2.57 Units (12 Units Staked, - 21.42% Yield)
Week 1: 3-2, + 0.67 Units (5 Units Staked, + 13.40% Yield)

Season 2019: 50-44-1, + 1.43 Units (95 Units Staked, + 1.51% Yield)