Kyle’s Pick(s)
2 UNIT = Miami Dolphins @ Detroit Lions – LIONS -2.5 (-110)
(Note: I’m risking 2.00 units to win 1.82 units)
After last weeks win in London it is hard to say that this is the same old Lions. They initially missed a game winning field goal, but a delay of game penalty game them another opportunity to win it. Prater made sure the next attempt was going for 3 points, as the Lions came back from a 21-0 hole to beat the Falcons. That kind of stuff doesn’t happen to the Lions. They are usually on the opposite end of disastrous events. At 6-2, this is usually where the Lions begin to take a dose dive. Head coach Jim Caldwell has this team feeling confident about themselves, though. The biggest surprise about this Lions run is that they have been doing it without Calvin Johnson and Reggie Bush. Johnson and Bush are two of the biggest talents on the Lions’ roster, but the emergence of Golden Tate has really taken off the heat of the elite talent. Tate has 800 yards and 3 touchdowns, averaging 100 per game. Johnson and Tate haven’t really been able to get into a rhythm together due to the injury. However, when they get going, and if everyone can stay healthy, the offense will be a major threat. I see Calvin having a big game on Sunday. Thus far it hasn’t been the offense winning them games, rather the defense has. The Lions are 1st in the NFL in total defense, allowing only 290 yards per game and 15.8 points. Running the ball against them has become an afterthought. 2nd in the NFL, Detroit is giving up just 74 yards a game. The Dolphins’ offense is based off a run game to open up the chances for quarterback Ryan Tannehill to connect down-field. Miami is 4th in the league in rushing; however, I tend to side with a strong defense to limit good ground teams at home. Statistically the Lions’ offense hasn’t excelled to our expectations, but any team would without their number 1 running back and wide receiver. Moreover, the Lions have been getting adjusted to a new OC. If this game were in Miami the Dolphins probably win, but in Detroit after a bye week, the crowd is going to be fired up and the Lions are going to be hungry to put the Lions in a place they haven’t been in a long time: a record of 7-2.
2 UNIT = Miami Dolphins @ Detroit Lions – LIONS -2.5 (-110)
(Note: I’m risking 2.00 units to win 1.82 units)
After last weeks win in London it is hard to say that this is the same old Lions. They initially missed a game winning field goal, but a delay of game penalty game them another opportunity to win it. Prater made sure the next attempt was going for 3 points, as the Lions came back from a 21-0 hole to beat the Falcons. That kind of stuff doesn’t happen to the Lions. They are usually on the opposite end of disastrous events. At 6-2, this is usually where the Lions begin to take a dose dive. Head coach Jim Caldwell has this team feeling confident about themselves, though. The biggest surprise about this Lions run is that they have been doing it without Calvin Johnson and Reggie Bush. Johnson and Bush are two of the biggest talents on the Lions’ roster, but the emergence of Golden Tate has really taken off the heat of the elite talent. Tate has 800 yards and 3 touchdowns, averaging 100 per game. Johnson and Tate haven’t really been able to get into a rhythm together due to the injury. However, when they get going, and if everyone can stay healthy, the offense will be a major threat. I see Calvin having a big game on Sunday. Thus far it hasn’t been the offense winning them games, rather the defense has. The Lions are 1st in the NFL in total defense, allowing only 290 yards per game and 15.8 points. Running the ball against them has become an afterthought. 2nd in the NFL, Detroit is giving up just 74 yards a game. The Dolphins’ offense is based off a run game to open up the chances for quarterback Ryan Tannehill to connect down-field. Miami is 4th in the league in rushing; however, I tend to side with a strong defense to limit good ground teams at home. Statistically the Lions’ offense hasn’t excelled to our expectations, but any team would without their number 1 running back and wide receiver. Moreover, the Lions have been getting adjusted to a new OC. If this game were in Miami the Dolphins probably win, but in Detroit after a bye week, the crowd is going to be fired up and the Lions are going to be hungry to put the Lions in a place they haven’t been in a long time: a record of 7-2.
PortPortSports
(NFL)
*2 UNITS* DETROIT LIONS (-2.5)
*2 UNITS* OVER 49.5 SAN FRANCISCO 49'ERS @ NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
*2 UNITS* TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (+3)
*2 UNITS* SAN FRANCISCO 49'ERS (+6)
*2 UNITS* BALTIMORE RAVENS (-9.5)
*2 UNITS* UNDER 45.5 JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS @ DALLAS COWBOYS
*2 UNITS* UNDER 47 ATLANTA FALCONS @ TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
(NFL)
*2 UNITS* DETROIT LIONS (-2.5)
*2 UNITS* OVER 49.5 SAN FRANCISCO 49'ERS @ NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
*2 UNITS* TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (+3)
*2 UNITS* SAN FRANCISCO 49'ERS (+6)
*2 UNITS* BALTIMORE RAVENS (-9.5)
*2 UNITS* UNDER 45.5 JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS @ DALLAS COWBOYS
*2 UNITS* UNDER 47 ATLANTA FALCONS @ TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
Bob Balfe
November 9th 2014
Sunday NFL Comp Pick
Falcons -3 over Bucs
Atlanta has lost a 5 in a row and have not won since blowing this same team out on a Thursday Night. Tampa is just a bad football team. They don’t have a starting QB that is their go to go and the running game is suffering because of injury. The Falcons have struggled because of their offensive line, but in a game like this the skilled players on Atlanta trump any talent the Bucs have on offense. Matt Ryan is too good a QB to lose six straight especially against a team that has no identity. Take the Falcons.
November 9th 2014
Sunday NFL Comp Pick
Falcons -3 over Bucs
Atlanta has lost a 5 in a row and have not won since blowing this same team out on a Thursday Night. Tampa is just a bad football team. They don’t have a starting QB that is their go to go and the running game is suffering because of injury. The Falcons have struggled because of their offensive line, but in a game like this the skilled players on Atlanta trump any talent the Bucs have on offense. Matt Ryan is too good a QB to lose six straight especially against a team that has no identity. Take the Falcons.
NFL Nov 09 '14
1:00p Miami Dolphins vs Detroit Lions
Take: Detroit Lions -2½-115 in 2h
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL 8* (Regular Play) on Detroit vs. Miami @ 1:00 p.m. ET
The Detroit Lions host the Miami Dolphins Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Detroit with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Lions return not only WR Calvin Johnson Sunday but also dynamic RB Reggie Bush. Those additions to the offense should kick start this Lions scoring attack that has been stuck in mud most of the season. 2. Miami rolls into Sunday on a three-game winning streak but that record seems a bit inflated. The Fins beat a Bears team fighting itself, took down the hapless Jaguars and had a favorable setting against a Chargers team that had to cross the country for an early 1 p.m. ET kickoff – 10 a.m. their time – last Sunday. Detroit will expose that paper winning streak Sunday. 3. Detroit’s defense is the top stop unit in the league right now and will clamp down on a Dolphins offense that has had issues protecting its passer at times. The Lions are holding foes to just 15.8 points on 290.4 yards per game.
Play on Detroit as an 8* Regular Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.
-= TOP PLAY =-
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NFL Nov 09 '14
1:00p Pittsburgh Steelers vs NY Jets
Take: NY Jets +6-105 in 2h
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL 10* (Top Play) on NY Jets vs. Pittsburgh @ 1:00 p.m. ET
The New York Jets host the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on NY Jets with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. New York’s defense has gone unnoticed by many but is still coming to play each and every Sunday. The Jets are giving up only 319.4 yards per game – sixth in the NFL. The pass rush has totaled 25 sacks on the season and face a Steelers offensive line that is known for giving up big QB hits. Pittsburgh has allowed Ben Roethlisberger to get sacked 23 times this year. 2. New York has a rushing attack that can grind out yards and keep Roethlisberger on the sidelines. The Jets are among the best teams in the league in time of possession and freezing out the hot hand of Big Ben is their best game plan Sunday. 3. This is a desperate Jets squad looking to snap an eight-game losing skid. Head coach Rex Ryan is on a very hot seat and the players are sick of dealing with all the bad press surrounding this skid and the future of its coach. Expect an agitated Jets squad to come out strong and put Pittsburgh on its heels.
Play on NY Jets as a 10* Top Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.
Sport Date Matchup Book Starts
NFL Nov 09 '14
4:05p Denver Broncos vs Oakland Raiders
Take: Total 50 ov-110 in 5h
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL 8* (Regular Play) on OVER in Oakland vs. Denver @ 4:05 p.m. ET
The Oakland Raiders host the Denver Broncos Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in Oakland with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Broncos continue to pile up the points, averaging 30.6 points a night on 407.6 yards per game. That’s led to a 6-2 O/U record on the year, including five straight Over winners. 2. Oakland showed it can score against the top defenses in the league with a 24-point effort in the loss to Seattle. The Raiders got some impressive drives out of rookie QB Derek Carr, who pass for two touchdowns against the Seahawks. Oakland won’t have to score much to tip this final score Over the number. 3. The Raiders defense is allowing 26.4 points per game this season. They limp into Week 10 with some serious injury concerns in the secondary, just in time to get picked apart by Peyton Manning and his talented receiving corps. In the four games versus the Raiders since Manning joined the Broncos, he’s passed for 1,288 yards and 11 touchdowns, completing 81 percent of his passes in those games.
Play on OVER in Oakland as an 8* Regular Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.
-= TOP PLAY =-
Sport Date Matchup Book Starts
NFL Nov 09 '14
8:30p Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers
Take: Total 53½ un-110 in 9h
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL 10* (Top Play) on UNDER in Green Bay vs. Chicago @ 8:30 p.m. ET
The Green Bay Packers host the Chicago Bears Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on UNDER in Green Bay with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Chicago has turned to the turf in recent meeting with the Packers and will likely do the same Sunday night. The Bears defense has been terrible so it will be on the offense to chew up the clock and own time of possession, taking Aaron Rodgers and the Packers attack out of the equation. 2. Green Bay has some injury woes on the offensive line and that could open the door for the Bears defense. Chicago has to push Rodgers out of the pocket to limit his impact. Rodgers isn’t as mobile as usual, nursing a nagging hamstring injury heading into Week 10. 3. The Packers defense is getting some key starters back off the bye week. Corner Sam Shields, safety Morgan Burnett and defensive end Datone Jones are slated to return. The week off has given Green Bay some added time to sure up a stop unit that has allowed big gains. However, Green Bay knows that if it is to make a run at the Super Bowl it will need to tighten up on defense. Sunday night is a good starting point.
Play on UNDER in Green Bay as a 10* Top Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.
-= TOP PLAY =-
Sport Date Matchup Book Starts
NFL Nov 10 '14
8:30p Carolina Panthers vs Philadelphia Eagles
Take: Philadelphia Eagles -6½-120 in 1d
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Monday 10* (Top Play) on Philadelphia vs. Carolina @ 8:30 p.m. ET
The Philadelphia Eagles host the Carolina Panthers Monday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Philadelphia with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Panthers offense is a mess, producing an average of just 12 points per game over the past three weeks. Carolina’s run game is gaining ground and the passing game managed only 151 yards in the loss to New Orleans last week. That’s not enough to keep pace with the Eagles high-octane offense. 2. Mark Sanchez gets the start for the injured Nick Foles in Week 10. Oddsmakers may be discounting Philadelphia for its backup passer, however, Sanchez has plenty of experience and Chip Kelly’s offense is a system that doesn’t need an elite passer. The Eagles won’t skip a beat with a new arm under center. 3. Philadelphia has taken care of business inside Lincoln Financial Field, covering the spread in five of its last seven home stands. The Eagles have also come through on the Monday night stage, covering in nine of their last 13 Monday nighters.
Play on Philadelphia as a 10* Regular Selection Monday.
Good luck, Scott.
1:00p Miami Dolphins vs Detroit Lions
Take: Detroit Lions -2½-115 in 2h
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL 8* (Regular Play) on Detroit vs. Miami @ 1:00 p.m. ET
The Detroit Lions host the Miami Dolphins Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Detroit with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Lions return not only WR Calvin Johnson Sunday but also dynamic RB Reggie Bush. Those additions to the offense should kick start this Lions scoring attack that has been stuck in mud most of the season. 2. Miami rolls into Sunday on a three-game winning streak but that record seems a bit inflated. The Fins beat a Bears team fighting itself, took down the hapless Jaguars and had a favorable setting against a Chargers team that had to cross the country for an early 1 p.m. ET kickoff – 10 a.m. their time – last Sunday. Detroit will expose that paper winning streak Sunday. 3. Detroit’s defense is the top stop unit in the league right now and will clamp down on a Dolphins offense that has had issues protecting its passer at times. The Lions are holding foes to just 15.8 points on 290.4 yards per game.
Play on Detroit as an 8* Regular Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.
-= TOP PLAY =-
Sport Date Matchup Book Starts
NFL Nov 09 '14
1:00p Pittsburgh Steelers vs NY Jets
Take: NY Jets +6-105 in 2h
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL 10* (Top Play) on NY Jets vs. Pittsburgh @ 1:00 p.m. ET
The New York Jets host the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on NY Jets with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. New York’s defense has gone unnoticed by many but is still coming to play each and every Sunday. The Jets are giving up only 319.4 yards per game – sixth in the NFL. The pass rush has totaled 25 sacks on the season and face a Steelers offensive line that is known for giving up big QB hits. Pittsburgh has allowed Ben Roethlisberger to get sacked 23 times this year. 2. New York has a rushing attack that can grind out yards and keep Roethlisberger on the sidelines. The Jets are among the best teams in the league in time of possession and freezing out the hot hand of Big Ben is their best game plan Sunday. 3. This is a desperate Jets squad looking to snap an eight-game losing skid. Head coach Rex Ryan is on a very hot seat and the players are sick of dealing with all the bad press surrounding this skid and the future of its coach. Expect an agitated Jets squad to come out strong and put Pittsburgh on its heels.
Play on NY Jets as a 10* Top Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.
Sport Date Matchup Book Starts
NFL Nov 09 '14
4:05p Denver Broncos vs Oakland Raiders
Take: Total 50 ov-110 in 5h
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL 8* (Regular Play) on OVER in Oakland vs. Denver @ 4:05 p.m. ET
The Oakland Raiders host the Denver Broncos Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on OVER in Oakland with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Broncos continue to pile up the points, averaging 30.6 points a night on 407.6 yards per game. That’s led to a 6-2 O/U record on the year, including five straight Over winners. 2. Oakland showed it can score against the top defenses in the league with a 24-point effort in the loss to Seattle. The Raiders got some impressive drives out of rookie QB Derek Carr, who pass for two touchdowns against the Seahawks. Oakland won’t have to score much to tip this final score Over the number. 3. The Raiders defense is allowing 26.4 points per game this season. They limp into Week 10 with some serious injury concerns in the secondary, just in time to get picked apart by Peyton Manning and his talented receiving corps. In the four games versus the Raiders since Manning joined the Broncos, he’s passed for 1,288 yards and 11 touchdowns, completing 81 percent of his passes in those games.
Play on OVER in Oakland as an 8* Regular Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.
-= TOP PLAY =-
Sport Date Matchup Book Starts
NFL Nov 09 '14
8:30p Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers
Take: Total 53½ un-110 in 9h
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL 10* (Top Play) on UNDER in Green Bay vs. Chicago @ 8:30 p.m. ET
The Green Bay Packers host the Chicago Bears Sunday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on UNDER in Green Bay with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. Chicago has turned to the turf in recent meeting with the Packers and will likely do the same Sunday night. The Bears defense has been terrible so it will be on the offense to chew up the clock and own time of possession, taking Aaron Rodgers and the Packers attack out of the equation. 2. Green Bay has some injury woes on the offensive line and that could open the door for the Bears defense. Chicago has to push Rodgers out of the pocket to limit his impact. Rodgers isn’t as mobile as usual, nursing a nagging hamstring injury heading into Week 10. 3. The Packers defense is getting some key starters back off the bye week. Corner Sam Shields, safety Morgan Burnett and defensive end Datone Jones are slated to return. The week off has given Green Bay some added time to sure up a stop unit that has allowed big gains. However, Green Bay knows that if it is to make a run at the Super Bowl it will need to tighten up on defense. Sunday night is a good starting point.
Play on UNDER in Green Bay as a 10* Top Selection Sunday.
Good luck, Scott.
-= TOP PLAY =-
Sport Date Matchup Book Starts
NFL Nov 10 '14
8:30p Carolina Panthers vs Philadelphia Eagles
Take: Philadelphia Eagles -6½-120 in 1d
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Monday 10* (Top Play) on Philadelphia vs. Carolina @ 8:30 p.m. ET
The Philadelphia Eagles host the Carolina Panthers Monday. “The Bulldog” breaks down his selection on Philadelphia with his Three-Factor Analysis: 1. The Panthers offense is a mess, producing an average of just 12 points per game over the past three weeks. Carolina’s run game is gaining ground and the passing game managed only 151 yards in the loss to New Orleans last week. That’s not enough to keep pace with the Eagles high-octane offense. 2. Mark Sanchez gets the start for the injured Nick Foles in Week 10. Oddsmakers may be discounting Philadelphia for its backup passer, however, Sanchez has plenty of experience and Chip Kelly’s offense is a system that doesn’t need an elite passer. The Eagles won’t skip a beat with a new arm under center. 3. Philadelphia has taken care of business inside Lincoln Financial Field, covering the spread in five of its last seven home stands. The Eagles have also come through on the Monday night stage, covering in nine of their last 13 Monday nighters.
Play on Philadelphia as a 10* Regular Selection Monday.
Good luck, Scott.
