The under bet continued its hot streak as 11 of the games last week stayed under the total line, four games went over, and there was one push; Denver @ Indianapolis with a total line of 44. Over the past four weeks 43 out of 64 games in the NFL have stayed under the total line which equates to a 67% winning percentage on that play. Last week overall scoring in the games continued to drop as five … [Read more...]
NFL Week 14 – Top 3 Over/Under Plays of the Week
The under bet was the best play for the third week in a row. 11 games stayed under the total line while only five games went over. In the last three weeks, 32 out of 48 games stayed under the total which equates to 67%. The amazing fact about week 13 is that ten games’ totals were only six points either way from their total line. Five games stayed under their total by three points or less making … [Read more...]
NFL Week 13- Top 3 Over/Under Plays
NFL Week Thirteen- Top 3 Over/Under Plays of the Week For the second week in a row the under bet was the best play as defense was the name of the game. Eleven games stayed under the total, while only five games went over. 20 out of 32 teams scored twenty points or less and six teams scored ten or less points. The lowest scoring game was a tie at 23. The Jets pounded out a 17-6 win over the … [Read more...]
NFL Week 12 – Top 3 Over/Under Plays
While two weeks ago the over was the strong play, this past week was all about the under. Ten games stayed under the total, while only five games went over. There was one push as the total in the Jets @ Patriots game matched the line at 45. There were some close calls as Miami and Carolina combined for 41 points against a 43.5 point line, Pittsburgh and Kansas City pushed their game over in … [Read more...]
Game Preview: Texas Long Horns at Texas A&M
Texas (11-0) at Texas A&M (6-5), Thursday November 26, 8:00PM The math has gotten pretty simple for the Texas Longhorns. Just keep winning and you get to play for a national championship...probably facing Alabama or Florida. Considering most people think the Big 12 North is a bit of joke this may be the last big hurdle, a big-time rivalry game on the road against the team that loves to … [Read more...]
NFL Week 11 – Top 3 Over/Under Plays of the Week
Last week’s totals results reversed a two week trend that slightly favored the under bet, with nine games going over the total and only six staying under. All six games that stayed under did so by double digits. The 49ers and Bears combined for only 16 points with a 43.5 total line. The Ravens shut out the Browns, but could only manage 16 points of their own. The Packers held the Cowboys to only … [Read more...]
Game Preview: West Virginia at Cincinnati
Game Preview: West Virginia (7-2) at Cincinatti (9-0) 8:00 PM Friday I love mid-week football. Thursday night is great and Tuesday and Wednesday are really fun. But I am not sure how I feel about Friday night. The matchups are usually not that great and there is something that just doesn't feel right. Nevertheless there is a game this Friday, a critical Big East tilt with BCS implications … [Read more...]
NFL Week 10 – Top 3 Over/Under Plays
For the second week in a row the under bet was a slightly better play than the over. Seven games stayed under the total while six games went over. The surprising thing about week nine were how many high powered offenses where held in check. While New Orleans still managed to score 30 points against the Panthers, almost ten points below their average which was enough to keep this game from going … [Read more...]
Game Preview: Connecticut at Cincinnati
This game has so many great story lines I just couldn't ignore it. Forgive me if they are not all wager related. Of course you have Cincy pitching a perfect season so far, sitting on the outside of the BCS championship game...and you have the sadness of UConn, having lost one of their own and displaying so much pride, dignity and courage. Throw in the possible return of Tony Pike who was maybe … [Read more...]
Game Preview: Virginia Tech at East Carolina
Both teams enter this weekend with 5-3 records but are looking at the remainder of their seasons very differently. Virginia Tech's loss last week pretty much eliminated their division, conference and BCS hopes while East Carolina still has a lot to play for in Conference USA. This lack of motivation might be a factor, although it should be noted that Virginia Tech might want to exact revenge for … [Read more...]