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Quarterback Justin Herbert of the Oregon Ducks throwing a pass against Utah. (Image: Steve Dykes/Getty)

CFB DFS Day Slate: Stack SMU, Tulane, Oregon

With Thanksgiving over, the college football season is winding down. Week 14 marks the final regular season slate for most teams, as conference championship games start on Dec. 7. This week’s DFS day slate features an intriguing set of games, including possible sneaky games between Wake Forest-Syracuse, and Tulane-SMU. Quarterbacks […]

Andy Dalton and the Cincinnati Bengals will try and be one of the NFL winless teams that gets a victory this Sunday. (Image: AP)

Cheap NFL DFS Plays of the Week: Dalton, Lindsay, Shepard

Sunday’s Week 13 slate features 11 games with plenty of potential for firepower from big-time DFS point earners like Patrick Mahomes and Christian McCaffrey. To squeeze in these high-priced guys, we need some cheap DFS plays this week. Luckily, I’ve found my usual five for $5,000 or less. Consider these […]

Thanksgiving Day Football in Dallas Provides Bounty of Warm Memories

Thanksgiving Day Football in Dallas Provides Bounty of Warm Memories

Thanksgiving is as much about football and gambling as it is about turkey and dressing. Family dinners are now scheduled around game time. If you grew up in Dallas (or Detroit), football on Thanksgiving Thursday was a rite of passage and way of life — one in which Thanksgiving dinner […]

Oakland Raiders coach Jon Gruden has led his team to a 6-5 record and is right at the NFL win total of six set by oddsmakers. (Image: AP)

Buffalo, Oakland Surprisingly Over Oddsmaker’s NFL Win Totals

With five games remaining for most teams, the NFL win totals are starting to become clearer. Several teams have already reached the total that oddsmakers set before the start of the season. Others have a slim chance of getting there. The Los Angeles Rams were pegged to have 10.5 victories […]

Washington running back Salvon Ahmed (26) evades Washington State defenders in the snow during UW’s victory in the 2018 Apple Cup in Pullman, WA. (Image: James Snook/USA Today Sports)

Air Raid Comes to Seattle, Washington State/Washington in Apple Cup

Friday features the Apple Cup, which is the annual rivalry between Washington State (6-5) and Washington (6-5) that began in 1900. UW comes into this year’s Apple Cup as a -7 favorite against Wazzu. The Pac-12 has already been decided, but the Washington State and Washington game will be the […]

Ohio State defeated Penn State on Saturday, and were rewarded with the No. 1 spot in the College Football Playoff Rankings over LSU. (Image: Getty)

Ohio State, LSU Switch Spots Again in College Football Playoff Rankings

Ohio State and LSU have once again traded places atop the College Football Playoff Rankings. In the fourth edition, released Tuesday night, the two undefeated teams flip flopped for the second time. Clemson, who is the only remaining team without a loss, was No. 3. Georgia has the last playoff […]

Buffalo has the No. 3 defense in the NFL, and it should be an advantage in the Bills-Cowboy game on Thanksgiving. (Image: USA Today Sports)

One Bet, $100: Buffalo Should Pull Off Upset in Bills-Cowboys Game

Of the three Thanksgiving games, the one that should be the most entertaining is Bill-Cowboys. I also think it is the one that has the most potential from a betting standpoint. So with this holiday special of One Bet, $100, I am taking Buffalo on the moneyline. The Bills, who […]

With quarterback Jeff Driskel, right, questionable for the Lions-Bears game, undrafted rookie David Blough might be starting on Thanksgiving. (Image: AP)

Lions-Bears Start Thanksgiving NFL Games Off with a Real Turkey

Detroit and Chicago’s already long-suffering seasons might be entering another chapter on Thanksgiving Day in the Lions-Bears game. Detroit is one loss away from being officially eliminated from the playoffs, while Chicago is also in danger of missing the postseason. Both teams have injuries that will affect them going into […]

New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons during a 2018 game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Image: Getty)
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New Orleans Saints Seek Revenge Against Atlanta Falcons on Thanksgiving

This week’s Thursday Night Football game is also the third and final game of a Thanksgiving holiday triple header in the NFL featuring the New Orleans Saints (9-2) at the Atlanta Falcons (3-8). The Saints need one more win to lock up a postseason berth. They hold a four-game lead […]

New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees congratulates WR Michael Thomas after a touchdown drive in the Superdome. (Image: Chris Graythen/Getty)

Don’t Be a Turkey: Gobble Up These Thanksgiving DFS Plays

It’s Turkey Day yet again and you know what that means – a heaping, helping of Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys. This year features the matchups of Chicago-Detroit, Buffalo-Dallas and New Orleans-Atlanta. Here are some Thanksgiving DFS plays for you, a veritable cornucopia of quarterbacks, running backs and receivers: Drew […]

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh and quarterback Lamar Jackson during pregame warmups. (Image: Getty)

Baltimore Ravens Now 3/1 Odds to Win 2020 Super Bowl

The Baltimore Ravens (9-2) are now the clear favorite to win Super Bowl 54 at 3/1 odds. The Ravens face a tremendous test this weekend when they host the San Francisco 49ers. Lamar Jackson, the favorite to win the MVP, leads a high-octane Ravens attack that averages 35.1 points per […]

The Philadelphia Eagles and LA Rams clash in December 2018. (Image: Getty)

NFC Playoff Picture: Bleak Wild Card Bubble for Rams, Eagles

The NFL playoff picture is crystal clear in the NFC heading into Week 13 with Los Angeles Rams and Philadelphia Eagles on the bubble as a desperate long shot to secure a Wild Card berth. If the playoffs were to begin to today at the start of Week 13, the […]

Dallas owner Jerry Jones, right, has voice his displeasure with the Cowboys season, and coach Jason Garrett could be fired at the end of the season. (Image: Getty)

Rumors Surround Jason Garrett Following Cowboys Latest Loss

After the Dallas Cowboys’ loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday, there is new speculation that coach Jason Garrett could be fired. It’s the same rumor that’s been floating around for the past two years, but oddsmakers are starting to post odds on possible replacements. Dallas owner Jerry Jones […]

The Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Titans during a 2018 AFC South game in Nashville, TN. (Image: Andy Lyons/Getty)

AFC Playoff Picture: Four 6-5 Teams Fighting for Wild Card

The NFL playoff race is heating up, and the AFC picture features four teams with a 6-5 record – the Pittsburgh Steelers, Oakland Raiders, Indianapolis Colts, and Tennessee Titans – fighting for one of two wild-card berths. The New England Patriots (10-1) currently have the #1 seed locked up in […]

Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson hurt sportsbooks by leading the Seahawks over Philadelphia on Sunday. (Image: AP)

NFL Betting Recap: Sportsbooks Split on Seattle, Detroit

It was a push for the sportsbooks in NFL Week 12, as they won on Detroit, lost on Seattle, and watched Tampa Bay hit the over for the ninth straight week. William Hill reported that 81 percent of the tickets written were for Seattle, and 76 percent of the money […]

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones helped the Crimson Tide score more than 50 points against Western Carolina, but will be tested next week against Auburn. (Image: USA Today Sports)

College Football Betting Recap: Alabama, Auburn Big Blowout Winners

College Football Week 13 saw 18 teams, including LSU, Alabama, and Auburn score 50 or more points in their respective games, while Miami reached a new low. The over on Saturday was definitely a bettor’s best friend. Of the 12 games that offered an over/under, the over was 9-3, including […]

San Francisco Niners TE Greg Kittle celebrates a first down against the Green Bay Packers at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. (Image: Ezra Shaw/Getty)

Quickie Recap NFL Week 12: Pats and Niners First Teams to 10 Wins

The New England Patriots (10-1) and San Francisco 49ers (10-1) became the first teams in the NFL this season to reach double-digit victories. The Niners and Patriots secured the “10 win” milestone in only 12 weeks of action. The Niners are at the onset of a difficult three-game stretch, but […]