Oregon -20 (-120) Before all of this NIL and portal craziness, G5 teams like JMU could compete better against the ranked teams. But did you notice that this season there were no upsets of top ranked teams by a G5 teams? In fact, even among the almost playoff teams like Notre Dame, USC, Utah, BYU, etc. there were almost no close games with G5 teams. The disparity is widening and this season it really was glaring. Tulane beat Duke, Memphis over Arkansas, early season, but those don't quite fit the matchup we see here with Oregon and JMU. And it's playoff football. You saw what Washington did to Boise.

When we last saw Oregon in the playoffs, it was getting hammered by Ohio State and it was over by halftime (or sooner). I think that plays into the Ducks being ready from second one in this game. They are also likely going to get back some of their injured receivers and OL after 3 weeks off. But their depth is good enough almost without the added help. It's in Autzen and it'll be tough on the JMU offense and a spectacle that the JMU hasn't been part of yet. Lots of credit to Bob Chesney for rebuilding this team after Cignetti left. He's a great coach, but has already signed on with UCLA for next year. His players HAVE to be thinking of their next move too.

The JMU QB Alonza Barnett is dangerous running the ball, and will take off when plays break down and make some nice gains. Hoping Oregon puts a spy on him. His receivers aren't all that good, and Barnett throws his passes with little touch...more like lasers. So I think Oregon can afford an extra guy spying on him. Barnett had some awful games this season too, Louisville being a good example. Oregon has a great coaching staff, and their run game is really a major strength. Makhi Hughes, the leading rusher from 2024 in the AAC, couldn't even break into the top 3 and has redshirted (another example of the G5/ P4 disparity). Dante Moore aint bad either. I also think Oregon's defense will pressure Barnett into sacks, mistakes, and possibly a turnover or 2. Lots of points and an early score by JMU makes that spread difficult to cover, but I think Oregon comes out ready from the get go.

NFL, NCAA Playoffs and a lot more!

Las Vegas Golden Knights -127

Line looks a little off to me but Schmid is 11-2-4 this yr 2-0 lifetime vs Calgary and the Knights are 9-2-5 on the road this yr all far better than Calgary has to offer take the Knights

NBA

550 Denver/Houston OVER 236.5

Denver is 18-8 Over this season
Denver is 9-3 Over at home this season
Houston is 15-8 Over this season
Houston is 10-4 Over on the road this season

Oregon Under 47.5, James Madison has a legit defence coming into this game second in yards allowed I could see Oregon winning this game in the ballpark of 28-10

Oakland-Mich St Under 155.5

I wrote earlier in the week about Mich St 's strong tendancy to play Under in their home games. We lost that bet, so let's get some revenge.

Yesterday the Sixers won straight-up taking + 6. Bringing our mini winning streak back up to 2 in a row,

Sometimes it can be a challenge trying to pick out the right game to post if your betting 6 to 8 games. So, in that sense luck does factor into my record I suppose, but even so, we've been making some sports books very unhappy the last few months. Please like this post if you find it helpful in your handicapping. Let's Go!

rutgers -11.5

Rutgers has won 12 of its last 13 home night games against non-Conference opponents.
Penn has lost six of its last seven away games when playing with a rest advantage.
Rutgers has won the first half in 18 of its last 21 night games against non-Conference opponents at Jersey Mike’s Arena

Ole Miss Rebels/Black Bears/Landsharks -3
Ole Miss roster intact and their only loss this season was to Georgia on the road
Ole Miss outgained Tulane by almost 300 yards in their first meeting
Tulane's defense ranks 103rd in Success Rate allowed while Ole Miss has the No. 1 quality drive rate in the FBS
Ole Miss has won and covered each of the last four meetings against Tulane
Rebels are scoring 37 points per game while allowing 20 points per game. There's your cover

Ole Miss First Half lay the 10.5 its clobbering time again Ole Miss no trouble first match against Tulane.Kiffin gone but Ole Miss players still here there d held Tulane to total passing yards 57. They will be playing from behind and the passing game just isnt there. Ole MISS AND SAME RESULTS 45 -10

Bears ML -120…lost to Packers just 2 weeks ago at Lambeau in game they easily could have won if not for Caleb Williams late int..Packers injuries are mounting and none worse than losing Micah Parsons…Bears get revenge and increase their half game lead in division

Ole Miss should take care of business but will not be blowouts.

Tulane +17

GL

Oregon -20.5 Lanning very good at being the bully when big favorite. ask Mike Gundy at OSU. JMU looked very average in conference championship game until finally pulling away very late. Oregon will make a statement today.

Wolverhampton +0.25. I think this is the game Wolves finally get the first win. Theya re at home vs. a winnable opponent. I think we get the best performance of the year from them and I will take the + money on the handicap

Bears -2

Tailing Mark Lawrence here. I think the Packers are not going to keep all the momentum going with Parsons out for the season and running into a red-hot Bears team with a confident QB on a mission.

Rangers under 5.5 -112

Both goalies have been solid this season, the total has gone under in 5 of the last 7 Philadelphia’s games and 12 of the last 17 against the Rangers and 6 of last 7 Rangers’ games as well as 8 of last 9 games at home. Good luck.

Green Bay +1.5
I expect Caleb Williams to struggle in this game, as he will likely be without wide receivers Rome Odunze and Luther Burden. Bears’ backup WR Olamide Zaccheaus is averaging less than 1 yard per route run.Green Bay’s defense ranks 5th relatively against play action compared to standard dropbacks.Jordan Love averaged 8.5 yppp versus the Bears in week 14

Philly -.5
GB +7.5

Philly alot to play for and got out of there funk this week with GB to not get vblown out in Chicago on a cold night.

Philly-7. Playing for momentum as playoffs near. This is the get right game for Philly

Minnesota Wild -130

Wild take on the Oilers this afternoon. Both teams have playing very well now after they made trades. Both teams are 7-2-1 in their last ten games. Wild have won six straight, Oilers two straight. Wild are 12-3-4 at home this year. Oilers are just 9-9-1 on the road. Take advantage that Minnesota is under valued as they are a top team on the league. Wild win.