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50 Units WASHINGTON REDSKINS (-9)


Larry Ness' 20* NFL Total of the Year (amazing 15-5 run since '03!)
My 20* is on StL/Az Over at 4:15 ET.

NFL Total of the Year 20* StL/Az Over.


Malinsky - Top of the Ticket

4* Green Bay (-4)


Larry Ness' NBA 24* (1st TY / 2-0 TY in college hoops!)
My 24* play is on the LA Lakers at 9:35 ET.

24* LA Lakers.


BIG Al

At 4:15 pm, our Rivalry Game of the Month is on the Washington Redskins minus the points over Dallas.

At 1 pm, on Sunday, our selection is on the Miami Dolphins plus the points over Cincy, as Cam Cameron's crew falls into 9-0 and 15-0 ATS systems. Let's take a look at our 15-0 angle.

At 4:15 pm, our NFC West Game of the Month is on the Arizona Cardinals minus the points over St. Louis.

Jim Feist

My free pick of the day is the game between (437) SF 49ers and (438) CLE Browns. Take "(437) SF 49ers". A long road trip for this 49er's club. They take on a Browns team that may have blown their playoff chances, losing at Cincy Sunday. The 49ers (5-10 SU/ATS) have been poor on offense, last in the NFL in scoring. QB Alex Smith (shoulder injury) is out and 35-year old QB Trent Dilfer (7 TDs, 12 INTs) has a concussion, but QB Shaun Hill has impressed the last two games. Hill was 14-for-18 for 149 yards with one TD passing and one running in a 20-13 victory over the Bengals, and led the way in a 21-19 upset of Tampa Bay Sunday. They will use RB Frank Gore to attack the weak Cleveland run defense and Gore has 138 and 89 yards the last two games. Cleveland (9-6) could have clinched with a victory over the down-and-out Bengals (6-9) Sunday, but blew it in a 19-14 defeat. "Our playoff game is Cincinnati," insisted LB Willie McGinest last week. Well, they blew it. Now the Browns need to win and hope Tennessee loses at Indy later in the evening. Even after with a shutout two weeks ago, the Browns defense is still last in the NFL allowing 378 yards per game. The rush defense allows 129 yards per game (28th), and the pass defense allows 249 yds (30th). RB Frank Gore should do well against this soft Cleveland front line. Before this game, the highest favorite the Browns have been this season was 4, now they lay 12 points. That's way too many with such a bad defense.

Michael Cannon

Sunday's Early NFL Action

20 Dime

CHARGERS

10 Dime

BROWNS

5 Dime

STEELERS

Insider Sports Report

5* Detroit/Green Bay (NFL) OVER 39
Range 37 to 41

4* Chicago +1 over New Orleans (NFL)
Range +2.5 to -1.5

3* Pittsburgh -3 over Baltimore (NFL)
Range -1.5 to -5

3* Alabama -3.5 over Colorado (NCAAF)
Range -2 to -5.5

Drew Gordon:

Tonight's Game...

1. 200,000* Titans
2. 50,000* Alabama

1. Titans- While playing against the Colts at home has been a dangerous proposition this season (5-2 ATS there), season finales are completely different story, as they're just 2-12 ATS over their last 14, not to mention 0-6 ATS against the division in that spot. We'll take it a step futher, as Tennessee has covered 3 straight against the Indy, including a 22-20 cover as a 7-point dog earlier this season. But you guys know I rely on a lot more than just trends, so let's break down some match ups...
Biggest mismatch is the Titans outstanding run game against a Colts rush defense which has again faded down the stretch, allowing 132 rushing yards per game over their last 4 weeks. We saw the Colts struggle (and fail to cover) against both run-oriented Jacksonville and Oakland, and they'll struggle again tonight.
Of course, we can't mention this contest without mentioning the obvious motivational disparity between these two teams. Colts are the # 2 seed and have a bye, therefore there's literally nothing for them to play for this week. Dungy has had no qualms about resting Manning and company for most of the season finale, therefore, we shouldn't expect much different tonight.

The Titans on the other hand, are in a "win and your in" situation, which is precisely the kind of motivation that I look for in Week 17 match ups. Facing a Jim Sorgi led Colts for most of the game is music to my ears, as the Titans starting defense will play the entire game, and that's a mismatch if I've ever seen one.

Bottom line, based on the number in this contest, its clear oddsmakers do not believe Manning will be on the field for very long. If that's the case, how can you not like this Titans team, with a full head of steam and their destiny in their hands, against the Colts 2nd and 3rd stringers?! Not only have the Titans proven a tough match up for the Colts over their last 3 match ups, but they have the superior motivational edge against an Indy team that could really care less.

Take the Titans comfortably over the Colts as your top-rated play of the day.

2. Alabama- Obviously, the Saban-era hasn't started the way Tide fans had hoped for, sitting at 6-6 and playing in December's Independence Bowl instead of in January. However, if Saban thought his team's loss to UL Monroe was bad, a loss here to Colorado would be devastating for the program and his reputation. His tremedous ego simply couldn't take that, and I believe he's prepared more for this game than any other this season (and definately more than he prepared in the pros).
There's no doubt Saban can coach, and given the extra time, its going to a lot for Cody Hawkins and this Buffalo offense to get anything done against a well-prepared Crimson Tide defense, especially considering they're allowing just 18 on 257 total yards over their last 3 games.

If you watched Alabama down the stretch, you know its not their defense that's the problem, but their offense, scoring a laughable 12 ppg over their last 3 contests! Lucky for the Tide, they get just what the doctor ordered in a Buffaloes defense that's been mediocre over their last 3 games, allowing a mind-boggling 45 ppg on 519 total yards. If Saban can't find a way to beat this Colorado defense with all the time he's had to prepare, then he might as well hang it up, plain and simple.

Bottom line, Colorado overachieved this season, while Alabama underachieved. However, with the spotlight clearly on the Tide and Nick Saban in this game, Alabama must deliver. There's no doubt they have the superior defense, and also the playmakers neccessary to beat this Colorado stop-unit... Now it comes down to execution, and I say they get it done Sunday night in Shreveport.

Take Alabama over Colorado in tonight's Independence Bowl.

Today's Games...

1. 50,000* Chargers
2. 50,000* Redskins

Lockoftheday

Today's Lock:
Broncos/Vikings Under 42 & Tennessee Titans -300

The Broncos offense is dismal. Jay Cutler is a terrible decision maker. He chokes in the red zone. Minnesota's run defense is top notch. Minnesota will establish the run. The weather will be very cold in Denver. This game goes Under.


Jimmy The Moose

Game: San Francisco 49ers at Cleveland Browns Dec 30 2007 1:00PM
Prediction: Cleveland Browns

Reason: San Francisco has won their last 2 games SU and ATS but this has been another disappointing season for this once proud organization. The 49ers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games. On the road they are 2-5 SU and ATS. Chris Weinke will be starting for the 49ers today and that just doesn't sound right. Cleveland needs to win and hope the Titans lose tonight inorder to make the playoffs. The Browns are 6-1 SU and ATS at home this season. In their last 8 games as a favorite they are 7-1 at the window. In their last 10 games overall they are 8-2 ATS. The Browns are by far the more talented team and will take this one easily. Play on the Browns


WAYNE ROOT

Chairman - Chicago
Millionaire - Colorado Buffs
Money Maker - Oakland
No Limit - Baltimore
Insiders Circle - Atlanta
Billionaire - Miami
Chairman - Air Force

Brian Sherwood

TAMPA BAY +1.35 over Carolina PINNACLE

Again, the game means nothing to the home side and John Gruden will not risk injuries to key personnel. However, this isn?t the Patriots they?re playing, this is the woeful Panthers that will have as much trouble moving the ball on the Bucs back-ups as they would against the starters. Besides, the Panthers are banged up and a final road game to end the season is more of a inconvenience to them then anything else. At least the Bucs are in good spirits knowing that they?re going to the playoffs and Gruden has stated emphatically that the Bucs are playing this game to win. The Panthers favored on the road here is ludicrous. The Panthers ended their season last week with a gritty home performance against the Boys and will have about as much interest in this one as Siegfried and Roy would at a nanny?s convention. Play: Tampa Bay +1.35 (Risking 2 units).

DENVER +3 +1.06 over Minnesota PINNACLE

This choice is predicated on the fact that we expect the Redskins to beat the Cowboys at 1:00 PM, leaving this 4:00 PM contest meaningless for the Vikes. The Vikings looked like a sure thing to make the playoffs three weeks ago but now they need help in the form of a Dallas win to have a shot at making it. When they come out for the opening kick-off the Vikes will be aware of their fate and they?re not going to like it. As a result of that, the Vikings will be an emotionless squad wrapping up a season that has turned out to be a huge disappointment. It?s one thing to miss the playoffs when you?re on the outside looking in but that?s definitely not the case here. The Vikes were on the inside looking out and were a huge favorite to secure a spot but when it counted most they went Dirk Nowitski on everyone. Now they need help and chances are great they won?t get it from Dallas. What we could see here, as the Skins close out the Cowboys, is this line taking a huge drop because the Vikes will deflate big time as the score from the Dallas/Washington game becomes final. So, you can take your chance on Minnesota being eliminated before this one kicks off and bet this one now, as we?re doing. If Dallas miraculously beats the Skins, we?ll be sorry but we just don?t see that transpiring. Play: Denver +3 +1.06 (Risking 2 units).

St. Louis +2.25 over ARIZONA PINNACLE

Take the six points if you like, we?ll step in and take the Rams straight up because we truly believe they?ll beat this sickening Cardinals team. The Cards were a 10-point favorite over the Falcons last week and nearly lost, as the game went into OT before the Cardinals pulled it out, Watching them celebrate after the win was probably the sickest thing I?ve ever seen in 35 years of watching sports. They beat the Falcons by the skin of their teeth for God?s sake, a team that rolled over and died weeks ago and now they?re expected to win over the Rams? We don?t think so. Earlier in the yearm as a 10-point favorite over Frisco in the midst of a playoff run, the Cardinals lost to them outright. St. Louis can move the ball, their defense has been playing so much better over that past few weeks and they would like nothing more then to close out the season with a win. Furthermore, the Cardinals defense made the Falcons Chris Redman look like the second coming of John Elway last week and if he shredded them, Marc Bulger should eat them alive. Arizona makes us sick. Play: St. Louis +2.25 (Risking 2 units).

Stan Sharp

Stan Sharp | NFL Side
triple-dime PIT -3.0 vs BAL

Analysis: All 3 of Stan's NFL Bettors agree that PITTSBURGH will WIN this Game today as Baltimore has no reason to play as they aren't going to the Playoffs and no matter what happens today the Steelers still will be going to the Playoffs so Baltimore can't even play the role of spoiler. TAKE PITTSBURGH as STAN'S NFL SEASON ENDING BIG BET OF THE YEAR and make them a TRIPLE DIME PLAY

JWhip

JWhip | NFL Side
triple-dime bet428 GBP -4.0 vs  DET

Analysis:
Packers -4 (3 Units)

Packers are in the playoffs and are the No.2 team in the NFC playoffs - they have nothing to play for right? Wrong

All the talk this week along has been how bad the team looked last week against the Bears in the cold.

According Packers head coach Mike McCarthy his team "will play to win this game," and the Lions look like just what the doctor has ordered. Green Bay has won 12 of their last 14 games against the Lions; Brett Favre has 700 completions and 8,155 passing yards against Detroit, which are his best against any team.

Lions coach Rod Marinelli said he is "very disappointed" in the way this season has gone. His team finally won last week, but the team iss just simply "down and out" according to local reports.

This could be offensive coordinator Mike Martz last game with the Lions, and he looks to be going on in style... He was quoted as saying RB TJ Duckett better have an "oxygen mask" ready in Green Bay, because he'll be getting the ball frequently.

This should play right into the Packers defense, which is allowing 93 rushing yards pre game at home and just 14 points on the season.

Take the Pack as they will use this game to get their mojo back for the playoffs.

cokin 3* minn wind: mizz  nba: 3*port hat: san sy: gs   nfl: 3* wash,minn  hat: chi sy: jax    bowl: wind: colo

feist: 5* neast pl: fla st   5* gs pl: phil tot: bulls ov   nfl: 5* atl pl: car pb: hou tot: az ov no un   passed on bowl

scotty: 3* mizz tko: harv,flast   nba: 4* gs tko: memp,phil  nfl: 4* az tko: mia  in: atl  passed on bowl