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NY Jets lineman celebrate their victory over the Miami Dolphins by hoisting kicker Sam Ficken after he connected on a game-winning field goal. (Image: Adam Hunger/AP)

LOLJets: Revenge Victory Against Miami in 10 FG Game

The New York Jets (5-8) defeated the Miami Dolphins (3-10) in a sloppy 22-21 game that featured 10 combined field goals from both teams, including the 44-yard game-winner from Jets’ kicker, Sam Ficken, as time expired. A controversial defensive pass interference call on Miami’s Nik Needham ultimately decided the outcome […]

The Los Angeles Rams took down Russell Wilson and Seattle on Sunday night, and were the only one of four NFL leaders against the spread to cover. (Image: Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

NFL Betting Recap: Bad Day for NFL Leaders Against the Spread

Three of the four NFL leaders against the spread faltered on Sunday, as Buffalo, New Orleans, and Green Bay, failed to cover. The Rams were the only NFL leader against the spread that covered. Buffalo, who had the best overall record against the spread at 8-3-1, narrowly failed to cover. […]

Appalachian State running back Darrynton Evans had three rushing touchdowns to lead the Mountaineers to the Sun Belt Conference Championship. (Image: AP)

College Betting Recap: Big Action on Smaller Conference Championships

There were only nine college football games on Saturday, but there was plenty of betting on the conference championships. While there were large wagers on the Big 10 and SEC conference matchups, the smaller conference championship games also saw significant action. Caesars Palace Director of Trading, Jeff Davis, told Covers.com […]

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow led the Tigers to the No. 1 spot in the final College Football Playoff Rankings, and will face No. 4 Oklahoma in the semifinal on Dec. 28. (Image: Jason Getz)

Final College Football Playoff Ranking Has LSU No. 1, Ohio State No. 2

Ohio State and LSU knew they would be the top two teams in the final College Football Playoff rankings, they just didn’t know which team would finish first. Of course, the coaches for both teams each thought they should be the No. 1 seed. The 13-member committee eded the drama […]

Cincinnati quarterback Andy Dalton is playing again after being benched and could be a key to the Bengals-Browns game on Sunday in Cleveland. (Image: Getty)

One Bet, $100: Upset Alert for Bengals-Browns Game

Even before the NFL season started, I was telling anyone who would listen that the Cleveland Browns were overrated. I think Sunday’s Bengals-Browns game in Cleveland is going to illustrate my point, which is why I’m using this week’s One Bet, $100 to take the Bengals and the 10.5 points. […]

The Buffalo Bills defense will get a test against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday as the two angle for the NFL Playoffs. (Image: Getty)

NFL Playoff Jockeying Begins Sunday with Three Key Games

The NFL playoffs are still a month away, but there are three key games on Sunday that could benefit the winner once the postseason begins. In the AFC, Buffalo is hosting Baltimore, while Kansas City is at New England. The NFC has San Francisco at New Orleans. All six of […]

Charlie Brewer of Baylor lost the first game against Oklahoma, but is hoping for a different outcome in the Big 12 Championship. (Image: AP)

Baylor Seeks Revenge Against Oklahoma in Big 12 Championship

Three seasons ago, Baylor had just one win. This season, the team is playing in the Big 12 Championship against Oklahoma Saturday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. If the 11-1 Bears upset the Sooners, they have an outside chance to get into the College Football Playoff. Saturday’s game is […]

Louisiana-Lafayette coach Billy Napier has been rumored to be a candidate for several college football openings, and might be a distraction to his team in the Sun Belt Championship game against Appalachian State. (Image: Getty)

One Bet, $100: Sun Belt Championship History Favors Appalachian State

There are some marquee conference championships this weekend, including the SEC, Big 12, and Pac-12, but I’m bypassing those, and looking at the Sun Belt Championship game. With my One Bet, $100 I like Appalachian State, and giving away 6.5 points to Louisiana-Lafayette. The Sun Belt Championship will be played […]

LSU coach Ed Orgeron has led the Tigers to the SEC Championship game against Georgia on Saturday. (Image: AP)

SEC Championship Could be College Football Playoff Warmup for LSU

The SEC Championship game is a must-win for Georgia if they want to stay in the top four of the College Football Playoff Rankings. But LSU coach Ed Orgeron talks like it’s his team that needs the victory. The 12-0 Tigers are 7-point favorites for Saturday’s game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium […]

Clemson is an overwhelming favorite to beat Virginia and claim its fifth consecutive ACC Championship on Saturday. (Image: Sean Rayford/Traverse City Record-Eagle)

Undefeated Clemson Favored by 4 TDs in ACC Championship

No. 3 Clemson (12-0) is widely expected to dominate Saturday’s ACC Championship Game in Charlotte against No. 23 Virginia (9-3), but the Tigers will face the pressure of knowing that a loss could eliminate them from the College Football Playoff. FanDuel Sportsbook has Clemson as an astounding 28.5-point favorite over […]

Clemson's No.1 running back Travis Etienne scored big in DFS in Week 1. He looks to repeat that performance in Week 2. (Image: Clemson Tigers)

Stack Clemson on DFS Conference Championship Saturday

Conference championship games are finally here, and with them come plenty of DFS goodness. Many of the top-scoring players in college DFS will be available on this slate from such teams as Clemson, LSU, and Oklahoma. Here is a look at some of my top selections for the slate. Quarterbacks […]

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross III returns in Week 14 from a serious should injury and could be a DFS boon. (Image: DraftKings)

NFL Week 14 DFS Value Plays: Lock in Bo Scarbrough, John Ross

NFL Week 14 DFS is a big slate, with 13 games up for selection. With superstars like Christian McCaffrey and Lamar Jackson on the slate, we’ll need to dive deep and find those sub-$5,000 value plays to fit in the high-priced guys. While I may have cheated slightly with Drew […]

Oregon will need a near perfect game from quarterback Justin Herbert if they are going to upset Utah in the Pac-12 Championship game on Friday. (Image: GoDucks.com)

Oregon Hopes to Play Spoiler to Utah in Pac-12 Championship Game

Oregon coaches and players are trying not to be star struck for Friday’s Pac-12 Championship game, but it’s hard with the players Utah puts on the field. The Ducks will have their hands full with the offense and defense, and it is difficult for them to discern what Utes players […]

New York Giants quarterbacks, Daniel Jones and Eli Manning, during warmups at Texas Stadium. (Image: Jerome Miron/USA Today Sports)

Eli Manning to Start for NY Giants, Daniel Jones Sprained Ankle Injury

New York Giants quarterback, Daniel Jones, suffered a high ankle sprain injury against the Green Bay Packers in Week 13 and will most likely miss the next game. Head coach Pat Shurmur said Eli Manning will get the start against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football if Jones’ ankle […]

Carolina coach Ron Rivera was let go on Tuesday, but who will be the next NFL coach fired? (Image: CBSSports.com)

Panthers Fire Ron Rivera, Who’s Next?

When the Carolina Panthers let head coach Ron Rivera go on Tuesday, pundits immediately asked, who’s the next NFL coach on the chopping block? Rivera was a bit of a surprise. He wasn’t on any of the betting boards to be the next coach fired. Still, the Panthers decided it […]

Chicago coach Matt Nagy needs a victory in Thursday’s Cowboys-Bears game to keep the team in the playoff hunt. (Image: AP)

Cowboys-Bears Could be Must-Win Game for Jason Garrett, Matt Nagy

Thursday night’s Cowboys-Bears game features two teams with identical 6-6 records, and potential job implications for head coaches Jason Garrett and Matt Nagy. Both are rumored to be on the hot seat, and when the regular season ends on Dec. 29, the two could be out of their jobs if […]