The argument to go over with Colts-Bears Super Bowl match is supported by trends and comes down to two proven offenses combined with a Colts’ defense that could be overachieving and a Bears defense that is struggling with injuries and has been underachieving. 48.5 points is easily within range of these offenses if they maintain the form of their last game [...]
+200 to +210 on the BEARS to win the Super Bowl 2007!
The Indianapolis-Chicago line opened with the Colts instilled as a 7.5-point favorite. That number was quickly bet down to an even touchdown. That tells me that the sharp bettors and Windy City wise guys saw the obvious value in getting the team with the better defense above a key number and the early action was on the Bears [...]
AFC Championship Picks: New England Patriots vs Indianapolis Colts
Peyton Manning’s going to prove himself on Sunday against Tom Brady’s Patriots and with the knowledge that victory means playing for a league title against a foe weaker than those he’s faced on the way to the game of his life.
Indianapolis has good pass-run mix with Joseph Addai and Dominic Rhodes. Addai became the starter in the playoffs after topping 1,000 yards this season. But against Baltimore last Saturday, Rhodes played a quietly crucial role in the fourth quarter. Addai rushed for 236 yards for the last 4 games and Rhodes for 120 yards [...]
NBA Picks: Los Angeles Lakers vs Dallas Mavericks
The Lakers were in San Antonio last night as they upset the Spurs. They should be a little tired and drained after such a big win. Dallas is clearly one of the two best teams in the west (Suns) [...]
NFC Championship Picks: New Orleans Saints vs Chicago Bears
The big key for Chicago will be the play of Rex Grossman, who has been consistently inconsistent this year.
The season was something of a roller coaster for Grossman, with seven games in which his passer rating exceeded 100 - second only to St. Louis’ Marc Bulger - but also five games in which he was below 37, the most by any starter [...]
NCAAB Picks: Arizona St. Sun Devils vs UCLA Bruins
The Arizona St. Sun Devils are now 2-0 ATS over their last two meetings with UCLA, that includes losing by just 9 their last visit here as the 13pt dog. Their last two meetings has seen the Devils lose by just 9pts once and only a one point difference in their previous meeting [...]
NBA Picks: Indiana Pacers vs Miami Heat
Indiana is 18-4 SU in this series, including 6-0 ATS when taking points. With Miami 11-22 ATS as a non division home favorite off three or more road games, we’ll grab the points with Indiana here tonight [...]
NBA Picks: Sacramento Kings vs Toronto Raptors
With Sacramento 15-6 SU & ATS in this series, and having been favored in each of the last 12 meetings with the Raptors, we’ll back the Kings here tonight. Look for Sacramento to [...]
NBA Picks: Los Angeles Lakers vs San Antonio Spurs
The Spurs have allowed 84 points or fewer per game in two of their last three at home. The Lakers have allowed 100 points or more per game in their last three on the road [...]
NBA Picks: Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers
Orlando Magic is 30-68 SU on the road past 3 years. Los Angeles Lakers are 10-2 ATS this year against a team with a winning record. LA Lakers are 16-4 SU at home this season. LA Lakers are 3-0 SU and ATS this year after scoring 85 points or less [...]