It’s NFL Wildcard Sunday and Picks4Players is back at work, analyzing the league and predicting winners. FREE picks once again today from your consultants at P4P

January 10, 2010 by Crit Dahippo · Leave a Comment 

With the JETS and Cowboys rolling into the second round of the NFL playoffs after impressive victories yesterday against the Bengals and Eagles respectively, your team here at Picks4Players has some very strong opinions on both games today, wrapping up Wildcard weekend 2010.  In game 1 today the Baltimore Ravens travel North to New England to face the big Mass-hole, Bill Belichik and his New England Patriots who are a 3 1/2 point favorite with a point TOTAL of 43.  Game 2 is a rematch of last week’s game between the Green Bay Packers and the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, AZ.  Green Bay blew out Arizona last week in a relatively meaningless game.  The point spread started the week with the Cardinals as a 2- 2 1/2 point favorite but at kick-off today it looks like the Packers will be favored by 1 1/2 points with a point TOTAL of 47 1/2.

New England, the capital of Front-Runner Nation, is cautiously optimistic that their ‘magic’ from their fake dynasty of the past eight seasons (tainted by multiple documented cheating incidents-Spy Gate and the Human Growth Harrison for starters) will resurface just in time to make another Super Bowl run.  That’s not happening.  Just a few weeks ago  New England sports talk radio sounded off with statements such as, ‘In Bill  we Trust! Can we REALLY trust Bill anymore?’  Let’s get a few things straight New England, as a fan base you define the term fair-weather, and as far as Bill Belichik’s place in history, no he isn’t the ‘best coach in the history of the NFL,’ at best he’s the fourth best NFL Head Coach named Bill, firmly behind Bill Walsh, Bill Parcells, and of course Bill Cowher.  In fact, Belichik’s in-game adjustments have been either non-existent or just flat out wrong because the Pats performance in second-halves of games has been laughable at best.  A genius, puh-leeeez!  Now, as far as the game goes today.  It will be clear, blustery, and freezing cold in Foxborough and that will actually favor Baltimore’s physical style.  The only ones who take any stock in the ‘Patriots Mystique’ are Patriots fans.  Nobody in the NFL fears the Patriots.  Nobody.  With no Wes Welker today, all of New England has praising his replacement Julian Edelman.  Praise his all you want but as soon as he runs his first Welker slant route and Ray Lewis lights him up like a Christmas tree, look for the Pats to crumble, turn the ball over, point fingers, and take cheap shots like a Vince Wilfork finger in the eye.  The fact is that the Pats are not very talented and this has been a highly successful season for them.  A season that ends today.  Our pick:  Baltimore + 3 1/2, and if you are feeling ballsy, take the Ravens on the $ line.  We also like UNDER 43

 

In game 2., normally we would be inclined to stick with a favorite strategy of ours, if all the money is headed in one direction, we typically like to go the other way.  With all of the money being played on Green Bay there has been a 4 point swing in the spread favoring the Packers.  Again, in most cases we would be all over Arizona.  In this case however, we just don’t see it.  Green Bay dominated last week and we see more of the same.  The Packers are just a better all around team and the Cardinals propensity for turning the ball over will haunt last year’s NFC Champion.  Look for Aaron Rodgers and the Pack to roll in the desert.  Our Pick: Green Bay - 1 1/2 and we also like OVER 47 1/2.

 

Enjoy the day’s action and well be back Friday or Saturday with all of next weekend’s NFL action covered.  Best of luck from your team here at Picks4Players.

FREE WINNING SELECTIONS!!! NFL Regular Season Final Sunday and Picks4Players remains in first place in the 30th Annual National Handicapper’s Bowl!

January 3, 2010 by Crit Dahippo · Leave a Comment 

Happy New Year to our loyal followers.  As you know, it is our intention to provide you, the player, enough information and free advice on selecting games that when you pull the trigger on your weekly selections, the playing field will be tilted in your direction.  From the inception of our site more than two years ago we have given out our selections for FREE.  Every pick, absolutely FREE!  This NFL season has been a banner year for Picks4Players and as we enter the final regular season weekend, your consultants here at P4P continue to maintain a slight lead in picking NFL games ATS (Against the Spread) in the 30th Annual National Handicapper’s Bowl as featured in Pro Football Weekly.   We look to increase that lead this Sunday as we head into the playoffs in our effort to close out our competitors in this prestigious event.  We’ll keep you posted but you can also track our results at www.NHBowl.com.  From the snowy East Coast to the West Coast and all points in between, we hope you have a Happy, healthy, and prosperous 2010.

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 

….and only one unbeaten team remains! Picks4Players and The NFL are heating up in an East Coast blizzard

December 20, 2009 by Crit Dahippo · Leave a Comment 

After going 3-0 this week with correct selections of the underdog 49ers on Monday Night and the Saturday Night  upset special Dallas Cowboys to go along with our riding the favored Colts and  Peyton Manning on Thursday, your team here at P4P, on Sunday, looks to extend our lead in the 30th Annual National Handicapper’s Bowl, as featured in Pro Football Weekly.  After Dallas dismantled Drew Brees and the Saints in the SuperDome last night, Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts are the lone remaining unbeaten team this year, but with the way the Jags marched up and down the field on the Colts, don’t look for them to be the first team to go 19-0.  Their time will come and they will go down.

Here are PICKS4PLAYERS BEST BETS for NFL week 15 . 

Miami @ Tennessee (-5)

The Titans are playing better football lately but Miami is battling for a playoff spot and will give Tennessee all it can handle.  We see this as more of a field goal game that should go down to the last possession. 

OUR PICK: MIAMI +5

 

Tampa Bay @ Seattle (-6 1/2)

The Seahawks have been tough at home only losing once all year, while the Bucs have been a disaster on the road.  The Bucs have also lost 3 of the last 4 by more than double digits and must travel to the cold Seattle weather.  This one shouldn’t be close.

OUR PICK: SEATTLE -6 ½

 

Cincinnati @ San Diego (-7)

Too many points for the top NFL scoring defense.  Cincy is giving up only 16 points per game and should keep the score within a touchdown.  We figure this game could turn into a track meet in the second half so the over (43) also seems like a strong play. 

OUR PICK: CINCINNATI +7   

 

San Francisco @ Philadelphia (-9)

With Westbrook and Maclin both out for the Eagles, the 49ers should be able to slow down the Philadelphia passing attack.  Cold weather should play a part in keeping the score low and creating a tight game to the wire.

OUR PICK: SAN FRANCISCO +9


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

December 6, 2009 by Crit Dahippo · Leave a Comment 

 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

November 26, 2009 by Crit Dahippo · Leave a Comment 

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.

Sunday November 15th in the National Football League - Let the Jockeying for playoff spots begin

November 15, 2009 by Crit Dahippo · Leave a Comment 

Your consultants here at P4P went 5-3 yesterday in NCAA action.  A day that should have ended with a 6-2 record were it not for a late and unimportant Cal score as they were trying to run out the clock against a bumbling Arizona Wildcats squad.  Oh well, it’s water under the bridge and we can’t un-ring the bell, but we can offer you more FREE selections that will continue to sway the playing field in your direction and away from the house.  With the first Thursday  game of the year out of the way and still more teams having BYEs this week, we are looking at a very limited slate this weekend.  There are, however, some excellent games out there with some clear money making opportunities.

Home Team In CAPS

Our Selection In Bold

Cincinnati Bengals +7  at  PITTSBURGH STEELERS: 1pm EST - Leadership atop the division is at stake when these two rivals clash once again.  The Bengals won the first match-up of the season and will look to have all tie-breaker advantages against the Steelers.  The Steelers are playing great, like the champions they are, but Cincy has won 6 of the last 7 meetings.  Pittsburgh should win, but not by more than a touchdown.  Take the Bengals and the points. 

New Orleans Saints -13 1/2 at ST. LOUIS RAMS: 1pm EST - It’s hard to tell who misses who more.  Do the now defensively lifeless NY Giants miss former defensive coordinator and current Rams head Coach Steve Spagnuolo or is  Spags kicking himself that he actually took the Rams job.  Either way, Spagnuolo and the Rams will suffer an excruciating a$$ kicking today at the hands of another former Giant assistant, Sean ‘don’t call me Walter or Gary’ Payton.  The Saints are explosive and fun to watch.  The Rams will try to pressure Drew Brees with a variety of blitz packages, but that will only play right into the Saints game plan.  Look for the Saints to crush St.Louis today in the Edward Jones Dome. 

Dallas Cowboys -3 at GREEN BAY PACKERS:  4:15 pm EST - Aaron Rodgers, like he has all season, will be hit hard and often.  The league leader in getting sacked, Rodgers will put forth an admirable effort, but it’s hard to get the ball down field to your receivers when you are constantly on your back.  Dallas has gotten its’ swagger back, even if it is a bunch of false bravado. The Cowboys still  are not a great team, but they do pressure the opposing QB consistently which will make for a long and painful day for Mr.Rodgers.

Philadelphia Eagles at SAN DIEGO CHARGERS: 4:15 pm EST - OVER 47 - Look for an aerial show that would make Don Coryell proud.  Philip ‘Cry Me A’ Rivers will look to expose Philadelphia’s suspect secondary by throwing a lot to his group of big and physical receivers.  Westbrook returns for Philly which should make McNabb’s play-action fakes much more effective and look for DeSean Jackson and rookie WR Jeremy Macklin to each make big plays today.  This will be one of the most enjoyable and exciting offensive games of the NFL season.

Denver Broncos at WASHINGTON REDSKINS: 1pm EST - UNDER 36 1/2 - Everything written about the above game being an offensive aerial show and one of the most exciting games of this NFL season does NOT apply to this game.  This will be one of the most boring and offensively inept games in the NFL this season and for that matter, maybe the last few seasons.  This has all the makings of a 13-9 snooze fest.

New England Patriots at INDIANAPOLIS COLTS:  8:20 pm EST - OVER 48 - A few things you need to know before this game; neither team’s defense is as good as they’ve been in the past.  Weather inside Lukas Oil Stadium will not be a factor and the two premier QBs in the NFL will put on a show tonight.  As entertaining as San Diego vs.Philly will be, this game in Indianapolis will also be a great show to wrap up this Sunday’s NFL action.

As always, good luck, play wise, play smart, and play on player.  Enjoy the day and make it a profitable one.

College Football Home Stretch - Bowls are at stake and P4P has your winners- absolutely FREE!!!!!

November 14, 2009 by Crit Dahippo · Leave a Comment 

As we head down the home stretch of the college football regular season, we are finding some great value on the college lines.  Many teams will be looking ahead with rivalry weekend not far away.  Others will be fighting hard for bowl eligibility and some will be fighting to keep their coaches employed.

 

Here are P4Ps favorite college plays for Saturday, November 14th. 

 

They are rated 1-8, with #1 being our favorite pick.

 

Our pick in BOLD:

 

Home team in CAPS:

 

#1) Arizona (+3) over CAL

Cal has thrown in the towel.  They looked lifeless after losing Jahvid Best last weekend.  Arizona controls its Rose Bowl destiny with QB Nick Foles throwing for over 300 yards per game.

 

#2) Tennessee (+6) over MISSISSIPPI

Monte Kiffin’s defense won’t be toting any guns this weekend but Lance’s Dad’s D will make all the difference here against a struggling Rebel offense.  The Volunteers offense has improved enough to keep this within a touchdown and the elder Kiffin has made things much more difficult for offensive coordinators around the SEC.  Despite being short a few felons (allegedly) this week, we still like Tennessee.

 

 #3) OREGON STATE (-13 ½) over Washington

This is the time of year that the Beavers get hot.  The line on this game has jumped 3 points this week and with good reason.  Huskie QB Jake Locker will not be 100% in this game with an injured hamstring. 

 

#4) OHIO STATE (-16) over Iowa

We seriously doubt that the Hawkeyes will find the end zone this week, missing their top running back and QB Stanzi.  The Buckeye offense has come to life in the past 2 weeks.  Iowa was undefeated for the first 7 weeks through a series of smoke and mirrors.  They were exposed, at home, last Saturday and they will get blown out today.

 

#5) TCU (-20) over Utah

A huge revenge game for the Horny Frogs after losing to the Utes last year.  The TCU defense has not allowed a team to score more than 18 points all year and Utah will be starting a true freshman QB.

 

#6) Stanford (+10 1/2) over USC

The Cardinal is one of the few teams that has shown success on USC’s home field in the past 5 years.  We love getting 10+ points against a stagnat USC offense.  Coach Harbaugh is solid and Stanford is a direct reflection.

 

#7) Michigan State @ PURDUE OVER 53

Neither team will have much success stopping the other.  Both teams will reach the 30 point mark.  This, along with the majority of the other Big 10 games jump right to the top of the list in the Tostiotos Who Gives a Rat’s A$$ Bowl.  Lots of points is the only saving grace here. 

 

#8) Notre Dame (+7) over PITTSBURGH

The Fighting Irish have not lost a game this year by more than 7 points.  Look for them to fight hard for Chuck Weis’ job.  Insert fat joke here; Charlie Weis is a winner.  He wins when nobody else can, in fact, he’s the only living person to beat Gastric Bypass Surgery and actually gain weight wearing his UnderArmour gastric band……Every week we keep waiting for PITT to crumble like every Dave Wanstedt coached team, but apparently this group doesn’t see Wanstedt’s cheezy mustache as a sign of weakness or as a distraction.  Don’t underestimate Wanstedt’s leadership and his ability to lead his team to an unlikely collapse at just the wrong time.

NFL Sunday and P4P Free Selections, Explosive Guest Picker

November 8, 2009 by Crit Dahippo · Leave a Comment 

As you, our loyal followers know, we here at P4P do everything we can to provide all the players out there with just enough of the right information, coupled with the necessary intuition to ‘go with our rather large guts’ to help sway the playing field in your direction.  For that reason we are pleased to welcome to Picks4Players a special guest selector today who we expect to provide explosive picks today.

 

You may be familiar with today’s special guest if you watch the TV show MythBusters.  As a frequent guest contributor to that show and their resident explosives expert, Sergeant JD Nelsonis very familiar with the National Football League.  We can’t go into the depth of his NFL resume as it is on a ‘need to know’ basis.  We think you’ll appreciate Sergeant Nelson’s candor and style.  Check out Sergeant Nelson’s selections at the bottom of this posting and enjoy the day. 

 

Here are PICKS4PLAYERS BEST BETS for NFL week 9.

 

Our pick in BOLD

 

Kansas City (+6 ½) @ Jacksonville

The Chiefs are coming off a bye week to face a Jaguar team that is 0-7 as a home favorite.  Both of these teams look evenly matched so we will take the points here.  Quite frankly these teams seem to be headed in the opposite directions. If anyone can figure out the Jaguars, please stand up…please stand up. 

 

Miami @ New England (-10)

After Miami introduced the NFL to the Wildcat offense last season, embarrassed the Patriots and completely exposed Bill Belichik as clearly not the best in-game strategist, the Pats have figured it out. New England completely shutdown the wildcat in the first meeting this season, so look for more of the same with the Patriots coming off the bye week.  Also, Joey Porter loves to hear himself talk almost as much as I like to hear him talk.  His comments about Tom Brady essentially begging for calls was right on point, however, on this brisk and sunny New England Sunday, Porter’s comments will only come back to bite the ‘Phins in the a$$.  Brady will throw for at least 4 TD passes in this Pats rout.

 

Houston (+9) @ Indianapolis

Under normal circumstances this would look like a great spot for Indy, but Indy will be without 3 starting defensive backs, which can’t be good facing the NFL’s 4th best passing team.  We also like OVER 49.

 

Baltimore @ Cincinnati (+3)

After an emotional win over Denver last week, Baltimore goes on the road to face the Bengals off a bye week. Again, this looks like an even match up but we like the fresher Bengals to win outright.

 

San Diego (+4 ½) @ NY Giants    

With a late afternoon start to this one, the San Diego body clocks with feel right on-time.  The odds makers have not caught up to the currently lousy NY Giant defense.  Let’s get real about this NY Giants squad, they are not very good.  Their early season schedule explains the hot start, the win over Dallas was their lone quality win, and when they’ve faced quality NFC teams, they barely show up.  Things aren’t looking good in the NYC.  Wasn’t it after week 3 that we were hearing about the ‘Subway Super Bowl’ or the ‘Meadowlands Miracle Super Bowl’ or whatever they wanted to call the never to happen Giants-J.E.T.S. JETS, JETS, JETS, Super Bowl.

 

Dallas @ Philadelphia (-3)  

The Eagles welcome back Brian Westbrook this week to an offense that was on all cylinders last week.  Dallas has played well the past couple of weeks but the cold Philly air will put a chill to the Dallas offense.  Philly will begin to assert themselves as one of only a few legitimate contenders in the far more entertaining NFC.

Sergeant JD Nelson’s NFL C4 Selections:
Scouring the odds for this weeks football games….

Niners 4 over Tennessee…take the niners they’ll win by 10 I see.
Baltimore 3 over Cincy…I like Cincy…dont know why                                                   Indy 9 over Houston….Indy kills crappy teams. Indy
Atlanta 10 over Warshington ummmm dont know
Green Bay 9.5 over Tampon Bay…Tampa Sucks take Green Bay
Chicago 3 over Arizona…which teams are going to show up? No pick
New England 10.5 over Miami…Pats are at home and will cover
Nah Orleens 13.5 over Carolina…not too sure but i’d take N.O.
Seattle 10 over Detroit…Seattle is not that good, but good enough. SEA
NYG 4.5 over San Diego….This is the time SD starts playing well. SD
Philly 3 over Dallas….Philly is tough unless they play the Raidahs. PHI
Pittsburgh 3 over Denver… who the F knows…Home team wins..Denver

Monday Night Football Live from Miami

September 21, 2009 by Crit Dahippo · Leave a Comment 

Peyton Manning and the Colts roll into Miami for a week #2 Monday night showdown against Bill Parcells’, I mean Tony Sporano’s Dolphins ( 0-1). After a lackluster opener for both teams you can bet that the Miami crowd will be boisterous. Indianapolis (1-0) will start the game as a 3 point favorite and the point total on the game is 42.

After much research, debate, dialogue, and hunch detecting your team at Picks4Players likes the following plays for tonight’s AFC match up:
Miami + 3 and UNDER 42

Best of luck to all you players out there. Play wise, Play smart, manage your account, play on!

College Football Saturday- Week 2

September 12, 2009 by Crit Dahippo · Leave a Comment 

After doing extensive research, here are P4P’s favorite college games for the second weekend of the 2009 season.

Friday night we like Toledo to cover (+3 1/2) against Colorado. Toledo had
almost 500 yards last week in a losing effort and they are home
tonight on ESPN. Also, with that much offense, take the OVER at 55.

SATURDAY:

Vanderbilt +14 1/2 over LSU down on the Bayou.
LSU is 1-16 at home against the spread (ATS) in games v. the SEC. Vandy coach Bobby Johnson says this
is their deepest team in a long time and they return 19 of 22 starters. Vandy is also featuring a new no-huddle offense
that enabled them to totally dismantle Western Carolina in the opener. LSU battled and survived against a rejuvenated
Washington squad last week in Seattle and will be excited to be in front of their toothless fans for their home opener tonight.
Excitement sometimes equals jitters and mistakes. Look for Vanderbilt to cover the number and if you want a little extra action,
take OVER the 44 1/2 total.

South Carolina (+7) over Georgia between the hedges in Athens, GA
Check the history on this one, in 7 of the last 8 meetings between these two teams, the winner has scored
less than 20 points. While the Cocks didn’t light it up offensively in their opener, they had plenty of opportunities. Spurrier and his
Cocks will score some and will cover the touchdown spread.

USC -7 over Ohio St. at the Horseshoe in Columbus
Pete Carroll is 6-0 v. the Big 10 and 11-2 when a team is facing his teams
in a revenge game. Ohio State and Terrell Prior will have to make huge plays all
night long to keep up with USC in this Rose Bowl rematch

UCLA +10 over Tennessee
The spread has jumped 3 points (from -7 to -10 this week) Norm Chow
will be ready for Tennessee, where he spent time as the NFL Titans offensive coordinator. This will be an
interesting game with many story lines from Lane Kiffin and his dad Monte taking over in Knoxville to Skippy Neuheisel
at the helm of his alma mater with renewed expectations for success for the Bruins. With such a dramatic swing in
the spread, we see no other choice than going the other way. 10 points is too much to spot UCLA.

Wake Forest -3 over Stanford
The old 9am start on the Stanford body clocks is always a serious disadvantage for the West Coast team heading East.
Plus this is second road game in a row to start the Cardinal’s season and while Harbaugh is preaching all the right things
to his players, it’s hard to imagine that this group has the mental or physical toughness to overcome these obstacles. Even good
teams that travel West to East struggle, so things don’t look good for Stanford, but it looks like a golden opportunity for you the
‘player’. Also, Wake Forest runs a triple option offense that confuses teams.

Kansas -11 over UTEP
Kansas 20-5 ATS as favorite and 17-3 ATS after a win. UTEP is on a
big downer after losing to Buffalo. Look for the rebirth of the University of Texas
at El intercepted Paso today as Coach ‘Slim’ Mangino and the Jayhawks roll over the Miners.

Houston/Oklahoma St. over 67
This is an all offense special. 2 high powered spread offenses. This should be fun to watch.

Air Force +4 over Minnesota
Minnesota is 4-21 when giving up more than 200 yards rushing and look for the Falcons to gain more
than 200 yards on the ground and cover the 4 point spread.

Oregon -11 over Purdue
Oregon will be fired up and has had a long time to prepare for this
one. They are 15-6 ATS at home and Purdue gave up 500 yards and 26
first downs last week. Oregon is moving forward after a tumultuous opening week
and look for them to explode today and release a ton of pent up frustration.

Here are a few others that you may want to consider:

Iowa St. +6 over Iowa
Iowa lost its star RB Jewel Hampton in the last week of training camp and will start Red-Shirt Freshman
Adam Robinson in his place. Iowa State is 6-0 in non-conference revenge games and this in-state rivalry
will be attended by none other than Iowa governor Chet Culver himself. This should be a tight game all the
way down to the wire.

Auburn -15 over Mississippi St.
Mississippi St. has scored 1 TD in the last 4 years against Auburn. Did we mention that Mississippi State has scored
only one touchdown against the Tigers in the last four years. Look for Auburn in a rout.

Tulane +18 over BYU
Sandwhich game for BYU. Stormin’ Mormons may be looking past the Green Wave as they play Florida State next week.
BYU’s huge win last week over #1 Oklahoma was special, but there could be and should be a little bit of a let down.
They will win, but 18 is too big a number today.

From your squad here at P4P, Good luck. Play wise, play smart, play on player.

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