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Here are PICKS4PLAYERS BEST BETS for NFL week 17.

 Pittsburgh @ Miami (+3)

Pittsburgh would seem to be the more serious of these 2 contenders and we expect them to come full throttle against the Dolphins.  Miami is just a flat out average NFL team while the Steelers are the defending champs and will play with a ton of pride today.

OUR PICK: PITTSBURGH -3

 Baltimore @ Oakland (+10 ½)

With everything on the line for Baltimore, they have to travel west to face an Oakland team which has been competitive at home lately especially in a big underdog scenario.  Baltimore will try to shorten the game using their strong ground game to control the clock.  For this reason we like the Raiders to stay within 10 points.  
OUR PICK: Oakland + 10 1/2

 

Green Bay @ Arizona (-3 ½)

Combined both teams have won 12 of their last 15 games and with the possibility of playing each other again next week, we see both teams not showing too much today.  So we like Green Bay getting the 3½ to keep it close.

OUR PICK: GREEN BAY +3 ½    

 

Tennessee @ Seattle (+4)

In this battle of teams going absolutely nowhere, Chris Johnson will be highly motivated today seeking a 2000 yard rushing season.  Tennessee has won 7 of 9 with the only losses being to Indy and San Diego so we TennesSEE rolling to a double digit victory.

OUR PICK: TENNESSEE -4 

Rush Hour in the NFL - The Drive toward the playoffs - P4P’s got you covered

 Spin is a funny thing.  How an individual or a group chooses to look at things is not always how things actually are.  Case in point, the Sunday Night ‘Flex’ game in the NFL.  This week the originally scheduled Sunday Night game was the Patriots at Miami.  That, however, has changed to the always intriguing Arizona (yawn!!!) Cardinals versus the speeding in excess of 100 MPH Minnesota Vikings.  Sure Favre is a great story that we’re all sick of, but he is actually holding up his end of the deal, playing seemingly mistake-free football.  The spin surrounding this ‘flex’ game is the response in New England.  Not once has anybody from reporters, to sports-talk radfio, to fans mentioned the clear slap in the face of the Patriots by the NFL by bumping their game from prime time.  In fact, all anyone is saying in ‘Denial Nation’ is, ‘finally, we (becasue they’re all part of the team) get a 1 pm game.’  Spin it people, spin it.  The reality is, and it is more clear by the day, the Pats are irrelevant to the rest of the country.  While still solid and capable, they strike fear in nobody.  Now on to the real issues of the day; 

Here are PICKS4PLAYERS BEST BETS for NFL week 13.

 Denver (-6) @ Kansas City

The Broncos are fresh off their beating of the Giants where they travel to Kansas City to face the Chiefs.  The improving Broncos defense should limit the horrrrible Chiefs offense.  Look for a 17-7 Broncos victory.

OUR PICK: DENVER -6

Oakland @ Pittsburgh (-14)

The return of Ben Roethlisberger should spark the Steelers offense and the porous Raiders offense will struggle against an angry Steelers defense.  It is highly unlikely that the Raiders will even score double digits.

OUR PICK: PITTSBURGH -14

 

Tampa Bay (+6) @ Carolina

Clearly this is an easy road trip for the Bucs.  They have battled hard in recent weeks and we think they will keep this close without Carolina QB Jake Delhomme playing.  In this low scoring game getting 6 points will come in handy.

OUR PICK: TAMPA BAY +6   

 

Houston @ Jacksonville (+2)

This line has jumped 2 points in favor of the Jaguars in one day and it doesn’t seem justified.  The Jags have been solid at home winning 4 straight.  Their running attack should have their way with the porous Texans run defense.

OUR PICK: JACKSONVILLE +2

Gobble, Gobble…..Turkey Day, Black Friday and College Football Winners

Here are PICKS4PLAYERS BEST BETS in College Football for November 26th & 27th.

Coming off a strong 5-2 week in our college picks, Picks4Players is ready to give you the edge for this Thursday and Friday in College Football. More rivalry games this week. Also, don’t forget your consulting team here at P4P, are in 3rd place in Pro Football Weekly’s National Handicappers Bowl. Follow our progress all season long at www.NHBowl.com. 

Our picks in BOLD

THURSDAY
Texas @ Texas A&M (+22) 
The Aggies are looking to avenge last years 49-9 thumping by the Longhorns. The Aggies might have what it takes to at least keep this close until halftime. They feature a good ground game, which if used right, can control the clock and keep the ball out of Colt McCoy’s hands. We like getting more than 3 TD’s in this match up.

FRIDAY 
Pittsburgh @ West Virginia (+2)
Let’s face it, we just don’t trust Dave Wannstedt when he has a little prosperity, or at all for that matter. In this year’s edition of the Backyard Brawl, with West Virginia having the home crowd behind them, we see this as a close game throughout. The Mountaineers take control in the 4th quarter however, and win this outright.

Alabama @ Auburn (+11 1/2) 
The Iron Bowl is one of college football’s greatest rivalries. Auburn was shutout last year so we see them with extra motivation this time around to avenge last year. Alabama just doesn’t have enough offense to blow out the Tigers this year. We like the home team getting points.

Illinois @ Cincinnati (-18)
The Bearcats welcome back QB Tony Pike to their Big East leading offense and combine that with one of the best defenses in the nation, we don’t think the Illini stand a chance. This game is the boat race of the day! 

Check back Saturday for more college picks.

He’s Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!!! Sergeant C4 and his explosive NFL picks along with G$’s NHL and Crit’s NCAA plays of the day

As our loyal followers know, we aim to please. You overloaded our server. We were listening and we heard you loud and clear.  Making his return engagement, and through his agent agreeing in principle to a multi-week contract with Picks4Players, is none other than Myth Busters frequent guest contributor and the show’s resident explosives expert Sergeant JD Nelson, aka JD, aka Clark, but best known as Sergeant C4.  C4 will be delivering his fireworks show via www.Picks4Players.com every Thursday for the remainder of the NFL season and playoffs.  C4 specifically requested Thursdays so he could help protect and serve all the players out there. Whether it’s in the weekly office pool, for Thursday night Football, or really for any and all games on the NFL weekly slate, Sergent C4 wants to help you, ‘Take a bite out of the Line’.  Enjoy his contributions as C4 is one of a kind.

In addition, in today’s update we are featuring G$’s razor sharp NHL play of the day as well as Crit ‘TheGreek’ Hippo’s NCAA Basketball lock of the night.  We feel very strongly about our recommendations and hope they help enhance your enjoyment of tonight’s action as well as getting the NFL weekend kicked off right.  As always, this advice is for entertainment purposes only!!!  

With that being said, enjoy the post…..and here are C4’s NFL picks: 

Alright this should be fun: 
 
Miami +3 at Carolina. I’m not sold on Miami and Carolina keeps winning: Carolina -3
 
Cleveland +3 1/2 at Detroit.  At least Detroit can score: Detroit -3 1/2
 
Buffalo +9 at Jacksonville. Jacksonville keeps winning and Buffalo has the curse of T.O. Jacksonwille -9
 
Pittsburgh -10 at KC.  Pittsburgh should be in full pissed off mode: Pittsburgh -10
 
Indy -1 at Baltimore. I don’t think Indy will go undefeated but they’ll beat Baltimore. Indianapolis -1
 
Atlanta + 6 1/2 at NYG. Hoo boy- two teams that are hard to predict: Giants - 6 1/2
 
SF + 6 at GB. Alex Smith hasn’t proven he can will consistantly: Green Bay - 6
 
Seattle + 11 at Minnesota. Brett Farve has…. Minnesota - 11
 
Washington +12 at Dallas. Washington has life, Dallas should be pissed. Good rivalry game where Dallas wins….but not by 12..Washington + 12.
 
New Orleans - 11 1/2 at Tampa Bay. Does New Orleans ever cover?  Tampa Bay +11 1/2
 
Arizona - 9 1/2 at St Louis. Warner is back the the STL…Arizona - 9 1/2
 
Jets = 10 1/2 at New England. Provided the Pats don’t go on 4th and 2 all game I’d take the Patriots.  Patriots - 10 1/2
 
Cincinnati - 9 1/2 at Oakland. I thought the spread would be 17, so it’s a bargain at 9.5! Cincinnati - 9 1/2
 
San Diego at Denver -NO LINE. San Diego is hotter right now… Chargers
 
Philly - 2 at Chicago. The Bears are who we thought they were!  Philly -2
 
Tennessee + 4 1/2 at Houston. The Titans are rolling! Tennessee + 4 1/2

HOCKEY ….and now here is G$’s NHL pick o’ the day. Columbus +115 @ Dallas. Dallas is playing back-to-back nights coming off a hard fought win @ Detroit last night. Columbus on the road is a respectable 5-4 while Dallas at home is only a .500 team.

COLLEGE HOOPS….and here is  Crit ‘ The Greek’ Hippo’s NCAA College Basketball play o’ the day: Cal travels to NYC  to  play against Syracuse in the Gahden.  Cal is favored by 1 1/2.  Jim Boeheim tends to recruit some knuckleheads and punks, but they won’t be punk’d in this nationally televised game in their backyard.  Syracuse should be in their customary 2-3 zone forcing Cal to bomb away from the perimeter.  Cal was one of the best 3-point  shooting teams in the nation last year and tonight they will have no problem taking the 3-ball, making them could be another story.  Syracuse will constantly have a hand in the Cal shooters’ face and they will own the defensive glass.  Cal will take their role of favorite and in typi-CAL fashion they will not get it done.  Take Syracuse + 1 1/2.

ENJOY THE ACTION PLAYERS

College Football Bowl Drive Begins on the 1st Saturday in November

Top college football picks for Saturday, November 7^th, 2009.

 

We will continue to rate our plays this week to help our loyal followers manage their money better.  We at Picks4Players are always looking to give you (the player) the advantage by offering our expertise for free.  Why pay for your picks when you can come to us for “FREE” selections.  We always stand behind our picks.  Our record proves it!!!

 

Here are our favorite college plays for today.  They are rated 1-8, with #1 being our favorite pick.

 

Our pick in BOLD

Home team in CAPS

 

#1) PENN STATE (-5) over Ohio State

Penn St. is just too fast on defense and too skilled on offense.  We rate this as our TOP PLAY!

 

#2) Washington (+5) over UCLA

UCLA can’t run the ball which plays into Washington’s defensive strength, defending the pass.  With Washington coming of a bye this seals the deal.  Washington in an outright win.

 

#3) Usc (-10) over ARIZONA STATE

Don’t mess with an angry Trojan.  USC will be a very motivated to avenge last week’s loss.

 

#4) S. Carolina (+7) over ARKANSAS

The difference here is S. Carolina can stop the pass and Arkansas can’t.

 

#5) Kansas @ KANSAS STATE OVER 55 ½

A battle of 2 teams who can’t stop the pass.  This will be an aerial show.

 

#6) MICHIGAN (-5) over Purdue

Michigan brings in the highest scoring offense in the Big 10, which of course doesn’t say much.  Purdue, however, coming off a shutout loss will have all kinds of problems in the Big House.  Michigan in a rout.  This will be Rich Rodriguez’s signature game in putting his impression on the Michigan program.  He likes to run things up against inferior opponents.

 

#7) Lsu (+7 ½) over Alabama

Neither team will have much success on offense and this should be close al the way.

 

#8) MIAMI (-13) over Virginia

The Miami defense combined with a strong passing game should equal a 3 TD victory for the Hurricanes.  Jacory Harris will have a huge day and Uva will continue to search for a football identity other than their decades old identity that they S.U.C.K.

 

Have a great weekend and enjoy the football action from your pals, partners, consultants and teammates at Picks4Players.

 

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Top College football picks for Saturday, October 24^th.

HOME TEAM IN CAPS

 

Iowa PK over MICHIGAN STATE

Iowa has the inside track for the Rose Bowl and they won’t let up this week against the Spartans with 16-13 revenge on their minds from last year.  Iowa brings the better run game and better defense against the Spartans.

 

Minnesota +16 ½  over Ohio State

The Golden Gophers might not score much in this game but they will do just enough to cover the spread against the horrible Buckeye offense.  Terelle Pryor might be the worst throwing QB in the BIG 10.  As long as Minnesota doesn’t give OSU and bunch of short field opportunities, this should be an easy cover for the Golden Gophers.

 

Auburn +7 ½ over LSU

LSU coach, Les Miles, is 0-12 as an SEC home favorite so we will go with the trend here and say Auburn will do enough offensively to keep it close, in what should be a very low scoring game.  With that being said, we also like UNDER 50 1/2

 

Tcu -2 ½ over BYU

TCU has giving up 18 points or less in 17 out of the last 18 games.  Last year TCU crushed BYU 32-7.  Not much has changed this year, so this should be a win and cover for the visiting Horned Frogs with ESPN Gameday live from Provo, Utah.  Look for Chris Fowler and the Gameday crew to bring back the no longer politically correct Utah state motto, ‘Be Quiet before I marry the both of you.’

 

Penn State -4 ½ over MICHIGAN

Michigan just isn’t very good yet and they have the 83rd rated defense in the NCAA.  Rich Rodriguez is still trying to get it done with Lloyd Carr’s players and this is just not their time.  Penn State should move the ball and control the game.

 

STANFORD -6 over Arizona State

The Cardinal return home after back to back road losses to face an Arizona State team that has won two in a row.  The Cardinal is undefeated at home and have put up big numbers led by RB Toby Gerhart.  We see the strong Stanford ground game and scrappy defense controlling this one.

 

Colorado +4 ½ over KANSAS STATE

Last week Kansas, this week Kansas State.  Look for the improved Buffalos to again control this game and dominate the Wildcats especially in the ground game where the Colorado defense is giving up less than 50 yards per game.  UPSET SPECIAL, take the Buffs on the $-line.

 

Some other selections we like:

 

Notre Dame vs. Boston College TOTAL points:  OVER 55

 

Oklahoma vs. Kansas TOTAL points:  OVER 54

 

Idaho vs. Nevada TOTAL points: OVER 67 

 

Monday Night Football Wild West Blockbuster Tonight- FREE WINNING PICKS

Picks4Players remains hot picking winners ATS (against the spread).  While one of our 5 star plays tanked (Philadelphia and who in their right mind would’ve put money on the Raiders) we were solid in putting our necks on the line and taking Kansas City and accurately predicting the Ravens to cover at Minnesota.  In fact our prediction of Baltimore winning outright was set to happen but the Ravens’ field goal attempt sailed wide left as time expired.  

With another solid weekend ATS (against the spread) your partners here at P4P continue to climb in the standings of Pro Football Weekly’s National Handicapper’s Bowl.  Picks4Players is currently in 2nd place for the season and closing fast on the top spot  picking games against the spread in the wild, wacky, and highly unpredictable National Football League.  To follow our progress in the NHB please click on the link www.nhbowl.com/Games.php

In tonight’s Monday Night match-up, the 5-0 Denver Broncos, with their recently vacated Bandwagon completely refilled, roll into Southern California to face a desperate and explosive San Diego Charger team.  The Broncos bandwagon has swayed the number tonight from San Diego -4 at the start of the week to -3 at the time of publishing this post.  The TOTAL point number for the games is 44.

We’ve had consistent and unified thoughts on this game since we first saw the line early in the week; a Charger blowout.  I’m sorry, but despite the heavy money being laid on Denver this week we just see it as fuel to Philip Rivers always irrational emotions.  It goes without saying that any Monday night crowd will be electric, but this crowd will be ’superCharged’.  Tonight will bring all of us back to the days of ‘Air Coryell’ and Dan Fouts to JJ.  Look for the notoriously slow starting Chargers to come out on fire and take it to the Broncos early and often.  We see a final score of 38-17.

OUR PICKS tonight for you The Players:  CHARGERS -3 and OVER 44

Enjoy the game.

NFL SUNDAY- P4P is Hot- Here we go again!!!!

Here are PICKS4PLAYERS BEST BETS for NFL week 5.

 

As a special treat for our loyal followers, we are giving you free direct access to our 5 star selections in the Pro Football Weekly National Handicapper’s Bowl.  We are currently in 3^rd place in the overall standings and have correctly selected 4 straight FIVE STAR games.

 

This Sunday we have 2 games which we feel are 5 STAR worthy

 

Kansas City @ Washington, 1pm EST

Current Line: Washington -6 ½  

Washington coach Jim Zorn is on the hot seat and he has never beating an AFC foe.  There is a lot of panic and distraction in DC and we are not talking health care.  Washington is playing good defense but a look inside the numbers show they have faced some of the worst offenses in the NFL.  Look for KC to be able to move the ball and keep this close enough to cover the number.

Our Pick: Kansas City +6 ½

 

Philadelphia @ Oakland, 4:05pm EST

Current Line: Philadelphia -14   

The Eagle defense is going to make life very tough on poor old Jamarcus Russell.  He has 3 different offensive linemen who have to figure out the Eagle blitz scheme.  Even the best of offensive lines have trouble with the zone blitzes.  The Philly offense just needs to score 21 points to cover this number.   

Our Pick: Philadelphia -14

 

Best of the Rest as we see it at P4P, and as always, our Picks are FREE, FREE, FREE!!!

 

Baltimore @ Minnesota, 1 pm EST

Current Line: Minnesota – 3

Did anyone see the hit that Ray Lewis put on a defenseless Ochocinco last week.  While Chad’s helmet flew off it is a miracle that his head stayed on.  If you think there was passion behind that hit just imagine how the Ravens are aching to hit Brett Favre.  Brett’s never been on a 5-0 team and this dream ride he’s been on for the start of the season will take a hit today.  Look for the Ravens in an outright upset and take them on the money line if you feel lucky.

Our Pick:  Baltimore +3

 

Our best picks on the TOTALs side of the action:

 

New England vs. Tennessee total points: 40 4:15 pm EST

While the weather will not be ideal, the Patriots will look to get Tom Brady’s timing back against two rookie corners.  Brady single-handedly lost the game last week against the Broncos with two horrendous passes, one to Moss in the End Zone and one to Welker that would have most likely been a score.  Nobody feels worse than Brady and look for them to put up a lot of points.  Kerry Collins will answer a few times as well.

Our Pick: OVER 40

 

New Orleans vs NY Giants total points: 47 1/2  1 pm EST

OUR Pick: OVER 47 ½

 

Arizona vs. Seattle total points: 46 ½  8:30 pm EST

OUR Pick:  OVER 46 1/2

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Picks4Players Top College football picks for Saturday, October 17^th.

HOME TEAM IN CAPS

 

ALABAMA -17 ½ over South Carolina

The Alabama defense has been dominant, giving up less than 90 yards in the first half of 4 out 6 games on the year.  South Carolina has been giving up 4.3 yards per rush and QB Steven Garcia has been very erratic leading the ‘Cocks.  If Alabama gets up early, Garcia will have a difficult time playing catch up and he will commit turnovers leading to a run-a-way victory for the Crimson Tide.

 

ARIZONA -4  over Stanford

Arizona is looking for revenge over Stanford after last years defeat.  This will be toughest test the Stanford ground game has had to face all year and we think the Stanford defense was exposed last week against Oregon State.  Look for Arizona QB Nick Foles to continue his hot play over the past couple of weeks.

 

MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE +4 1/2  over Mississippi State

Why Mississippi State would schedule this game on the road is a head scratcher.  They are going to get ambushed this week facing a good Middle Tennessse State team that can put some points on the board. This game is also on TV which should get the home crowd fired up more than usual.  A MTSU game usually equals lots of moonshine, some being consumed out of Souvenir Ketchup Bottles that look like Curt Schilling.  Now when you add a national TV audience, I don’t know if we’ll be able to keep all of our teeth in place for this one.

 

ARIZONA STATE -6 ½ over Washington

This line just keeps climbing and with good reason.  Washington gives up more yards on the ground than any Pac 10 team.  With the late start in Tempe, look for the Sun Devil co-eds to be both liquored up and fired up for this one.  Jake Locker simply can’t do it himself for the Huskies, but count on him having a great time after the game with a few of the aforementioned ASU co-eds.  He is a stud.

 

WISCONSIN -2 ½ over Iowa

Wisky outgained Ohio State by over 200 yards last week and we think they will give the Iowa defense all it can handle this week.  Iowa has not run the ball particularly well this year and when they have to pass look for the Wisconsin defense to get a couple of picks.  As an added bonus, Wisky is playing this with revenge from last year.

 

TEXAS -3 over Oklahoma

Everyone will tell you Oklahoma has a great pass defense but other than BYU who have they faced that can really throw the ball?  Look for Texas to have some success throwing the ball while the Texas defensive line will give Sam Bradford all he can handle.  Remember Bradford will be without all world TE Gresham for the remainder of the year.

 

COLORADO +10 over Kansas

The Kansas defense has been brutal over the past 2 weeks yielding over 32 points per game.  Colorado’s new QB who looked impressive last week should have a big day throwing the ball and keeping this one close the entire way.  It would not be a surprise to see Colorado win the game.

P4P ‘en fuego’ ATS, win week #5 of the National Handicappers Bowl

Your consulting team at Picks4Players continues our consistent and strong selecting of football games ATS (Against The Spread).  With a big weekend last week in which we were 3 for 3 in our 5 star selections, P4P won Week #6 of the NHB and climbed to third overall.  

In fact, with our recent hot streak we’ve adopted the title of ‘The Nipsy Russell’ of Sports Handicapping:                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Track P4P on-line, or follow our tweets, our free selections, can’t be beats.  Add us to your favorites, and tell all of your peeps, P4P’s may be FREE, but we’re playing for keeps.

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