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11-01-15 | Lions +3.5 v. Chiefs | 10-45 | Loss | -120 | 10 h 26 m | Show | |
Rickenbach NFL *8* Detroit Lions +3.5 -120 vs Kansas City @ 9:30 AM ET - Two teams that have had disappointing seasons are trying to get their seasons back on track. I see a lot of value in having the points in a match-up like this. The Lions have battled hard this season but truly have been done in by turnovers. With Stafford at the helm they do move the ball well and they just need to limit their mistakes and they can certainly hang tough with a 2-5 Chiefs team. I would not be surprised at all to see the Lions get the upset win in this one. Kansas City is 2-5 SU and ATS and they are already 0-3 SU and ATS against teams from the NFC North this season. The Chiefs are coming off of a rare win but it had a lot do with facing a Steelers team that was down to their third string QB. Turnovers were the difference in that game and that helped to drive the line value with this game in London. Play Detroit plus the points as an *8* play early Sunday. |
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10-29-15 | Dolphins +9 v. Patriots | 7-36 | Loss | -115 | 12 h 58 m | Show | |
Rickenbach NFL *8* Miami Dolphins +9 @ New England @ 8:25 ET - Miami is a rejuvenated team ever since the coaching change that occurred immediately after the London trip. The Dolphins have gone 2-0 since then and the 2 wins came by a combined margin of 46 points! While the Patriots are certainly one of the top teams in the league, I expect tonight's game to be a very tight one. New England barely got by the Jets last week as it took two late game TDs to pull out the win. While the Patriots 6-0 season record is certainly impressive, 4 of their 6 wins have come by a margin of 8 points or less. The Dolphins are 2-1 on the road this season and their lone loss away from home came by a margin of just 3 points. I like the physicality and intensity that this Miami team is bringing to the field since making the coaching change. They are up to the challenge here and catch the Pats off of a big come from behind win over a divisional rival. Miami is 7-4 ATS in Thursday games including 2-0 SU and ATS the past two seasons on Thursdays. The Patriots have covered just 5 of their last 14 games against divisional opponents. Also, the Pats have failed to cover any of their 3 Thursday games the last 2+ seasons. Statistically, the Dolphins weakness this season has been their rush D but, statistically, the Pats rush O is their weakness. In other words, those offset and I look for this to be a tight back and forth battle in Foxboro tonight. Play Miami plus the points as an *8* selection Thursday. |
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10-26-15 | Baltimore Ravens v. Arizona Cardinals OVER 48.5 | 18-26 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 21 m | Show | |
Rickenbach NFL *8* OVER 48.5 in Arizona vs Baltimore @ 8:30 ET - Taking a look at who Arizona has played this season you will notice they played a lot of teams that are struggling, particularly on offense. The toughest team the Cardinals have faced (based on their record this season) would be their game at Pittsburgh last week. But the Steelers didn't even have Ben Roethlisberger when the Cards faced them last week. With that said, I absolutely believe Joe Flacco and the Ravens solid passing attack is going to be a challenge for the Cardinals defense. Baltimore is averaging 26 points per game in their last 5 games. As for the Cards, the fact they only scored 13 points last week is deceiving. Arizona was done in by 3 turnovers last week as they actually moved the ball very well and amassed 469 yards of offense in the loss. I suspect a struggling Ravens defense already playing their fourth game west of the Mississippi this season is going to have problems trying to stop the high-flying Cardinals. Arizona was averaging 38 points per game this season before last week's "phony final" saw them total 13 points. That is helping to give line value with this total this week as this game should end up totaling at least 56 points. The over is 13-5 in Arizona games where the Cardinals are a favorite. The over is 9-4 in the Ravens last 13 games against teams with a winning record and the over is 7-3 when Baltimore is an underdog of 7.5 to 10 points. Play OVER 48.5 points in Arizona as an *8* selection Monday. |
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10-25-15 | Philadelphia Eagles +3 v. Carolina Panthers | 16-27 | Loss | -100 | 26 h 38 m | Show | |
Rickenbach NFL *8* Philadelphia Eagles +3 @ Carolina @ 8:30 PM ET - The Panthers will look enticing to most bettors in this spot...and that's just how I like it. Fading the masses. Grab the "unseen" value on the other side. The fact is that anything can happen in any game any week. But when I see a 5-0 team hosting a 3-3 team and only laying a field goal at home, it certainly grabs my attention. Many will want to back said 5-0 team but I love the underdog in this spot. The Eagles are getting their offense going, they have a bye week on deck, and they are catching the Panthers at the perfect time. Carolina is off of a huge win last week as they knocked off the Seahawks. Every team in the NFL has any match-up with Seattle circled on their calendar. That said, eking out a tough win last week over the Hawks was a major even for the Panthers. They will have trouble being able to duplicate that same intensity this week and that will spell trouble against the Eagles. Note that Carolina has played teams that entered this week with a combined record of 9-20 on the year. The Panthers haven't played a single team yet (until this week) that has at least a .500 record on the season. I feel their 5-0 mark is somewhat "fools gold" as a result and I look for the Eagles offense to continue to move the ball very well this week (944 yards total the past two weeks) plus to cut down on their mistakes. Reducing turnovers has been an emphasis for Philly coming into this game and I look for a huge effort heading into their bye week. The Eagles have gone 4-0 SU and ATS as a road dog of 3 points or less the last 3 seasons. Another outright win here would not surprise but I am certainly grabbing the available points in this one. Play Philadelphia plus the points as an *8* selection Sunday. |
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10-25-15 | Dallas Cowboys +3.5 v. NY Giants | Top | 20-27 | Loss | -110 | 22 h 34 m | Show |
Rickenbach NFL *10* Top Play Dallas Cowboys +3.5 @ New York Giants @ 4:25 ET - I look for the Cowboys to respond well to the QB change as Matt Cassel takes over the reins this week. Many are looking at the Giants here since they have early season revenge for the loss at Dallas. Now the G-men get that shot at revenge on their home turf Sunday. However, from a situational perspective (revenge aside) this is a brutally bad spot for the Giants. While Dallas is off of their bye week (and fired up and ready to get after it following the 30-6 shellacking at the hands of the powerful Patriots) the Giants are on a short week off of their Monday night loss to the Eagles. The Giants continue to be plagued by their own mistakes as well as questionable decisions of coach Tom Coughlin. They are a team that simply can not be trusted right now and I like having the points with the underdog here. I know that Dallas is struggling and has lost three straight games but I believe the bye week coinciding with the QB change will do wonders for this team. Cassel has had a lot of extra time to prepare for this start with the bye week coming at an opportune time for the Cowboys as they continued to deal with some injury issues. The Cowboys are 12-5 ATS as an underdog and Dallas is on a long-term 20-10 ATS run with off of a bye week. The Giants are off of a MNF loss to the Eagles and they've gone 2-5 ATS when off of a loss to a division rival the last 3 seasons. Play Dallas plus the points as a *10* Top Play Sunday. |
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10-25-15 | Oakland Raiders v. San Diego Chargers OVER 46.5 | Top | 37-29 | Win | 100 | 21 h 15 m | Show |
Rickenbach NFL *10* OVER 46.5 in San Diego vs Oakland @ 4:05 ET Sunday - Oakland has, arguably, the worst pass defense in the league this season. They are giving up 300 passing yards per game this season and they now have to face Phillip Rivers and the Chargers in San Diego. Rivers is off of his amazing performance at Green Bay last week where he threw for over 500 yards. Unfortunately for Rivers, he came up just short of the end zone at the end of that game and that prevented a San Diego victory. That also prevented a victory for me as I had the over in that game and it was certainly tough to come up just short when I had handicapped the game correctly knowing that the Packers would not be able to stop Rivers. I am looking for some payback here as I come right back with a San Diego Over. Rivers and the Chargers should move the ball well again this week but, this time, look for it to result in much more than just 20 points. Also, the real key here is that the rested Raiders offense likes to throw the ball and challenge teams through the air and I expect a big performance from them in this one. The Raiders have averaged 266 yards through the air their last 4 games and the Chargers are allowing 253 yards per game through the air in home games this season. Beautiful weather expected in San Diego Sunday so both teams can air it out here. Play OVER the total in San Diego as a *10* Top Play Sunday. |
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10-25-15 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers +3.5 v. Washington Redskins | 30-31 | Win | 100 | 18 h 10 m | Show | |
Rickenbach NFL *8* Tampa Bay Buccaneers +3.5 @ Washington @ 1 PM ET - The Buccaneers are off of their bye week and have been playing solid defense this season. Don't be fooled by the big point total they gave up in their game before the bye week. The Bucs only allowed 325 yards in that game. Also, the game the week before that definitely skewed the numbers as well. Thanks in large part to 5 Tampa Bay turnovers, the Buccaneers lost that game 37-23 even though they only allowed 244 yards! Of course all of these big points being allowed by Tampa Bay factors not only into the line but also public perception going forward. That is what helps drive line value for games like this and I see big value with Tampa Bay as an underdog in this one. TB will take advantage of a Washington defense that has allowed a total of nearly 900 yards of offense in their past two games! Also, the Redskins are just 3-10 ATS in their last 13 games against teams with a losing record. In home games with a posted total between 42.5 and 45 points, Washington has gone 1-5 ATS the last 3 years and an ugly 16-29 ATS long-term. I love the under-rated TB defense in this spot with the situational advantage of coming off of a bye week and facing a Washington team whose defense has been beaten up for two straight weeks. Play Tampa Bay plus the points as an *8* selection Sunday. |
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10-25-15 | Buffalo Bills v. Jacksonville Jaguars +4.5 | 31-34 | Win | 100 | 15 h 41 m | Show | |
Rickenbach NFL *8* Jacksonville Jaguars +4.5 vs Buffalo @ 9:30 AM ET Sunday - The Jaguars got beaten badly in each of their two prior trips to London. That is a little extra added motivation for Jacksonville heading into this one. Even though the Jags lost last week it really had a lot do with turnovers. I was impressed with the way that Jacksonville moved the ball. The Jaguars outgained the Texans in last week's game but lost by double digits due to the turnovers. The Jags come into this game on a losing skid but they have faced some tough match-ups and I see the Bills as the perfect opponent for Jacksonville to get healthy against. Buffalo has been very inconsistent this season and they are 2-3 in their last five games with one of those two wins coming by just a single point. That said, I see value with the generous points being offered to Jacksonville here. The Jaguars, statistically, have numbers very similar to Buffalo and the large point totals they've allowed recently are a bit of a 'fluke' when compared to the yardage numbers they've allowed. The Bills are only averaging 15 points per game in their last three games and they also have some significant injuries on that side of the ball. The Bills are on a 2-6 ATS run in games played on a neutral field and Buffalo also is 1-4 ATS as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points the last 3 seasons combined. They struggle in the favorites role again on Sunday and the hungry Jaguars are in this one all the way and just might steal the mild upset as well. Play Jacksonville plus the points as an *8* selection early Sunday in London. |
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10-22-15 | Seattle Seahawks v. San Francisco 49ers OVER 42 | 20-3 | Loss | -108 | 28 h 26 m | Show | |
Rickenbach NFL *8* OVER 42 in San Francisco vs Seattle @ 8:25 ET Thursday - This series has been an under series and each of the past five meetings over the past two seasons (one was in post-season) have stayed under the total. However, with former San Francisco head coach Harbaugh now at Michigan - instead of patrolling the sidelines in his khakis with the 49'ers - I would not be surprised a different result tonight. Some of the "edginess" of the San Francisco defense seems to have departed right along with Harbaugh. The Niners have given up an average of 441 yards per game in their last five games and I don't see them slowing down Seattle here. As for the Seahawks defense, they've struggled on the road this season. The Hawks are allowing an average of nearly 30 points per game on the road this season and, even though they were at home last week, they did allow 27 points. Losing their defensive coordinator to Atlanta (new head coach there) certainly seems to have bolstered the Falcons but hurt this Seahawks defense. That shows just how important Dan Quinn was to the Seahawks defense. The total on this game is right around a 42 but has flirted with the 42.5 mark. Seattle has gone 27-13 to the over in games with a posted total between 42.5 and 45 points. In October games the over is 52-35 in Seattle games. The 49'ers are 4-2 to the over this season and they've gone 7-3 to the over in October games the last 3 seasons combined. Hawks defense struggles again on the road and the Niners overall struggles on defense continue. Play OVER 42 in San Francisco as an *8* selection Thursday. |
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10-19-15 | NY Giants v. Philadelphia Eagles -5 | Top | 7-27 | Win | 100 | 52 h 41 m | Show |
Rickenbach NFL *10*Top Play Philadelphia Eagles (-) vs New York Giants @ 8:30 ET - The Eagles finally got their offense on track last week at home against New Orleans. Philadelphia pounded out over 500 yards of offense in that game. Philly will build on that momentum here on the offensive side of the ball. Also, what is so often overlooked with the Eagles is how well their defense plays. Because of having a hurry-up offense on the other side of the ball, the Philadelphia defense has to spend a lot of time on the field. Even with all the time spent on the field, the Eagles defense has allowed 395 yards or less in all but one of their games this season. Contrast that with the Giants defense which has been shredded for an average of over 300 passing yards per game this season. The Eagles haven't even allowed 300 passing yards in a game yet this season. Overall, Philly also has the Giants number. Philadelphia has won 11 of the last 14 meetings between these NFC East rivals and, by the way, only one of those 14 games was decided by less than 6 points. Lay the points with the Eagles. Play Philadelphia minus the points as a *10* Top Play Monday. |
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10-18-15 | New England Patriots v. Indianapolis Colts OVER 54 | 34-27 | Win | 100 | 28 h 42 m | Show | |
Rickenbach NFL *8* OVER 54 in Indianapolis vs New England @ 8:30 ET - Andrew Luck and TY Hilton are both listed as probable for this game. The Colts, after a slow start on offense this season (a lot of wasted opportunities) have averaged 26 points per game in their last 3 games. In the last three match-ups between these teams there have been a pair of overs and one push. Both teams have tremedous firewpower on offense and they each come into this match-up with two overs in their last three games. Both clubs rely heavily on their aerial attacks and the Pats defense has allowed 283 passing yards per game at home this season while the Colts defense is allowing an average of 332 passing yards per game in their last three games. I just don't see many defensive stops likely in this game as the Pats have the #1 offense in the league and the Colts, when Luck is at the helm, are also one of the elite offensive units in the game. When an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points, the Colts are on a 52-31 run to the over including 6-2 the L8. The over is 22-11 in Pats games against the AFC South including a perfect 4-0 the last 3 years. Play OVER the total in Indianapolis as an *8* selection Sunday night. |
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10-18-15 | San Diego Chargers v. Green Bay Packers OVER 50.5 | Top | 20-27 | Loss | -109 | 24 h 38 m | Show |
Rickenbach NFL *10* Top Play OVER 50.5 in Green Bay vs San Diego @ 4:25 ET - San Diego's game versus Pittsburgh Monday night stayed under the total despite the fact that the Chargers had over 400 yards of offense. San Diego has one of the top offenses in the league and I expect Phillip Rivers and Company to expose a Packers defense that has put up better numbers than expected largely due to facing a number of subpar offenses in their early season schedule. That all changes today. San Diego is averaging 410 yards per game this season and the over is 8-2 in their last 10 non-conference games. Also, after playing on Monday Night Football, the over is 13-7 in the Chargers next game. As for the Packers, the over is 28-16 in games where they are a favorite of 10 points or more. Also, against the AFC West, the over has gone 18-8 the last 26. As a home favorite of 10.5 to 14 points, the over is 19-10 in Green Bay games. San Diego has major issues with their run defense and with the Packers able to run all over them that will also open up the passing attack for Aaron Rodgers and Company. The result here, with clear weather conditions expected also, will be a back and forth high-scoring affair. Play OVER the total Green Bay as a *10* Top Play Sunday. |
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10-18-15 | Kansas City Chiefs +4 v. Minnesota Vikings | 10-16 | Loss | -105 | 20 h 14 m | Show | |
Rickenbach NFL *8* Kansas City Chiefs +4 @ Minnesota @ 1 ET - The Vikings may be rested off of their bye week but I still do not believe this is a good situation for them. They suffered a tight loss against undefeated Denver the prior week. It was a tough defeat for the Vikes and now Minnesota also has a pair of key NFC North battles on deck after this less important non-conference battle against the Chiefs. With that said, I think the hungrier more motivated team that you're going to see in this match-up Sunday is going to be the 1-4 Kansas City unit. Having "let one get away" last week versus Chicago and desperate to get back into the win column, look for a huge effort from KC here. Kansas City also is likely to rally after the injury to RB Charles last week. Often, in the first game after a key injury, you see all of the players really step up their game in an attempt to compensate for a key player's absence. With that said, huge effort coming from the Chiefs Sunday. Play Kansas City plus the points as an *8* selection Sunday. |
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10-18-15 | Denver Broncos v. Cleveland Browns +4 | Top | 26-23 | Win | 100 | 20 h 13 m | Show |
Rickenbach NFL *10* Top Play Cleveland Browns +4 vs Denver @ 1 ET - Denver is undefeated on the season and they certainly deserve accolades for how strong their defense has been this season. But, at the same time, they have certainly been fortunate to remain undefeated. Last week at Oakland the Broncos only managed 15 first downs while the Raiders had 20. It was the 3rd time this season that Denver has been held under 300 yards of offense. This week the Broncos have another tough road match-up as they visit Cleveland. The Browns have played quite well since their opening week loss and, last week, Cleveland picked up their 2nd win in their last 4 games. The Browns amassed more than 500 yards in their win at Baltimore last week. They have averaged 357 passing yards per game in their last 3 games. Even though that win at Baltimore was a big win over a hated rival, there of courese is no way the Browns are going to overlook this great opportunity afforded by hosting an undefeated team this week. Look for Cleveland to step up large in this game while Denver gets caught already thinking this is a win and looking forward to their bye week. I expect the Broncos to get upset here but certainly am grabbing the points withe the underdog Browns though I do expect an outright upset victory. In five games this season, last week marked the second time already this year that Denver did not score an offensive TD. The Broncos luck runs out this week. Play Cleveland plus the points as a *10* Top Play Sunday. |
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10-15-15 | Atlanta Falcons v. New Orleans Saints OVER 51.5 | 21-31 | Win | 100 | 29 h 56 m | Show | |
Rickenbach NFL *8* OVER 51.5 in Atlanta vs New Orleans @ 8:25 ET Thursday - The Saints have one of the worst overall defenses in the league so far this season. The Falcons defense against the pass has been awful so far this year. Look for plenty of yards through the air in the dome tonight for both teams. The Falcons game versus Washington last week stayed under the total but they are 7-1 to the over the last 3 seasons when they are a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points. Atlanta is averaging 32.4 points per game this season and they should get at least 30 again tonight. As for the Saints, their game flew over the total last week as the Eagles scorched them for 39 points. Their defense simply can't stop anybody right now. But New Orleans does move the ball well, particularly at home. Though their most recent home game stayed under the total they did have 438 yards of offense in that game against Dallas. Drew Brees and Company will be moving the ball well again tonight but the Saints defense is not going to slow down Matt Ryan and Company as the Falcons roll on offense continues as well. New Orleans has gone 7-2 to the over in their last 9 October games. In home games with a posted total of 49.5 points or more, the Saints have gone 26-16 to the over. Play OVER 51.5 points in New Orleans as an *8* play Thursday. |
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10-12-15 | Pittsburgh Steelers +4 v. San Diego Chargers | Top | 24-20 | Win | 100 | 50 h 36 m | Show |
Rickenbach NFL *10* Top Play Pittsburgh Steelers +4 @ San Diego @ 8:30 ET Monday - The Steelers blew a 20-7 lead against the Ravens last week and ended up losing 23-20. Needless to say that defeat has not sat well with Pittsburgh and they're going on the road with a full head of steam as a result. Pittsburgh had won back to back games before that loss and Michael Vick, taking the place of the injured Ben Roethlisberger, was more of a game manager but certainly did a decent enough job in that game. Look for him to do even more in his second start with Pittsburgh as the more time he's had since the Roethlisberger injury the more prepared he is to work a full game-plan with his teammates. The Chargers are coming off of a tight win over the Browns last week and certainly have not been overly impressive so far this season. The Chargers rallied to beat Detroit in week one but how impressive is that now? The horrible Lions still have not won a game this season. Then the Chargers lost two straight games and then they barely got by another weak team, the Browns, last week. I am just not impressed with what San Diego has done so far this season and I see good line value with the underdog Steelers coming in fired up after a tight loss in their last game. Pittsburgh also does have a rest edge since their game was on a Thursday. Also, the Steelers are known for performing well at this critical time of year. In games in weeks 5 through 9 the Steelers are on a 73-28 SU Run and 62-36-3 ATS run. The Steelers are 10-4 ATS their last 14 against San Diego and the Chargers have failed to cover three straight games. Look for that poor ATS streak to reach 4 in a row on Monday night. Play Pittsburgh plus the points as a *10* Top Play Monday. |
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10-11-15 | San Francisco 49ers v. NY Giants OVER 43 | 27-30 | Win | 100 | 26 h 34 m | Show | |
Rickenbach NFL *8* OVER 43 in NY Giants vs San Francisco @ 8:30 ET - The 49'ers offense certainly has struggled so far this season but the Giants porous pass defense certainly should provide the perfect remedy. New York has allowed 316 passing yards per game so far this season. Also, the Giants certainly could be in a flat spot here from an intensity level and emotional standpoint. Not only is New York off of a big road win last week over a team that was off to a good start this season (Buffalo), the Giants also have huge games on deck with the Eagles and Cowboys (a pair of division rivals) up next on their schedule. That makes this a tough spot for the Giants defense to really "bring it" and they're also likely to take the Niners offense "lightly" since they have struggled so much early this season. The other side of the equation here is that I expect the New York offense to roll though the Niners D. San Francisco has allowed an average of well over 400 yards per game in their last three games. The Giants are averaging 25.5 points per game so far this season. With these teams likely to battle tooth and nail all the way that means a 28-27 or 28-24 type game is to be expected. Great value with this total as low as it is. The Niners are 5-2 to the over as a road dog of 3.5 to 7 points the last three years. Play OVER the total in the NY Giants game as an *8* selection Sunday. |
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10-11-15 | Denver Broncos v. Oakland Raiders +5.5 | Top | 16-10 | Loss | -110 | 22 h 32 m | Show |
Rickenbach NFL *10* Top Play Oakland Raiders +5.5 vs Denver @ 4:25 ET - This is a contrarian play and it's the type of play I love to make. The Broncos are undefeated on the season but have survived some very close calls so far on the year. They had to get a game-ending INT in the end zone to secure their week one win over Baltimore. They had to come back from a late deficit to defeat the Chiefs in week two it was very nearly a "miracle" win. Then in week four they barely hung on to beat the Vikings. Even in week three they had to come back from an early deficit against the Lions. To me, week five looks like the "slip up" spot for the Broncos as they've been "playing with fire" far too often this season and are now going to get burned. Denver, despite being 4-0 on the season, has only outgained their opponents by an average of 28 yards per game! I also like the angle here that Oakland head coach Jack Del Rio was the recent defensive coordinator for the Broncos for three seasons. Look for this to play a role in today's outcome and, off of a tight loss last week, I look for the Raiders to bounce back this week. Oakland has won 2 of 3 (and could easily be 3-0) since their opening week debacle against Cincy (the game that they lost their starting QB). I really like what I have been seeing from the Raiders and feel this is a trap game for a Broncos team that is 4-0 but hasn't really been playing like a dominant team. They've been "just getting by" and that catches up with them here because coach Del Rio and the Raiders want this divsional game in the worst way today. Nice home dog upset looms here. Play Oaklnad plus the points as a *10* Top Play Sunday. |
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10-11-15 | Arizona Cardinals v. Detroit Lions OVER 44.5 | Top | 42-17 | Win | 100 | 21 h 10 m | Show |
Rickenbach NFL *10* Top Play OVER 44.5 -116 in Detroit vs Arizona @ 4:05 ET - The Cardinals are fired up after scoring just 22 points in their loss to St Louis last week. Keep in mind, Arizona has gone over the total in all four of their games this season and they had averaged 42 points per game in their first three games of this season. After falling short in Week 4, I look for a huge response from Arizona here in Week 5. Look for the Cardinals to take advantage of a Lions defense that has been extremely weak against the pass this season. Not only are teams averaging nearly 275 yards per game through the air against the Lions, opponents have completed 100 of 128 pass attempts against Detroit. That works out to a 78% completion percentage which is absolutely ridiculous. I just don't see the Lions defense as being able to stop Arizona's offense in this one. However, I do expect the Lions to put up a good show on offense in this one and match the Cards point for point. Detroit is averaging nearly 250 yards per game through the air and that is even though they've faced some tougher defenses like Seattle and Denver in recent weeks. The Lions can (and will) move the ball through the air against a Cardinals pass defense that got scorched by Drew Brees and the Saints earlier this season. After recently facing some weaker offenses, the Cards will be tested again this week by a tough passing attack. This total is likely to move higher as we approach gametime and the over is 7-3 in Lions games with posted total of 45.5 to 49 points. Also, the over is 12-4 in the Cardinals last 16 games as a favorite and a perfect 3-0 when Arizona is a road favorite of 3 points or less. Play OVER the total in Detroit as a *10* Top Play Sunday. |
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10-11-15 | Chicago Bears +10 v. Kansas City Chiefs | 18-17 | Win | 100 | 18 h 8 m | Show | |
Rickenbach NFL *8* Chicago Bears +10 -124 @ Kansas City @ 1 ET - The Bears had a rough start to the season but they truly played a hellacious schedule. Getting that first win on of the season last week against Oakland will do wonders for this team's confidence and I firmly believe that they will give the Chiefs all they can handle here. Kansas City is questioning themselves right now after they let one get away against Denver three weeks ago and then got embarrassed by Green Bay two weeks ago and then got trounced at Cincinnati last week. Having lost three straight and now facing a Bears team with a little momentum off a much needed win, the Chiefs are simply an overpriced favorite in this spot. Note that the Bears are on a 17-6-2 ATS run against the AFC West. The Chiefs have been scorched for over 440 yards EACH of the last two weeks and playing defense like that is going to make it difficult to cover this large number. Play Chicago plus the big points as an *8* Play Sunday. |
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10-08-15 | Indianapolis Colts +3 v. Houston Texans | 27-20 | Win | 100 | 11 h 50 m | Show | |
Rickenbach NFL *8* Indianapolis Colts + points @ Houston @ 8:25 ET - Sure we would rather see Andrew Luck on the field than Matt Hasselbeck but here's one important, comforting thought to keep in mind. Two words. Ryan Mallett. I hate to sound so harsh. But I do find humor in the fact that Houston is getting a ton of backing here because it's now Hasselbeck against Mallett. Is Mallett really going to answer the call here? The Texans had four turnovers last week and the Colts have won 15 straight games against divisional foes. I fully comprehend they are a different team without Luck at the helm but it's hard to knock a 15-0 run...especially when you're trying to knock that run with a Texans team that is just 1-3 on the season. Houston is also an ugly 6-12 ATS in their last 18 home games. The Colts are 0-4 ATS on the season so, having burned their backers so far this season, the value pendulum is swinging more and more TOWARD them not away from them. I am happy to back them here knowing that the 2-2 Colts have won two straight games and Hasselbeck led them to the game-winning score last week. The Texans are just 1-3 this season and are questioning themselves. By the way the Colts are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games against teams with a losing record. Play Indianapolis plus the points as an *8* selection Thursday. |
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10-05-15 | Detroit Lions v. Seattle Seahawks OVER 43 | Top | 10-13 | Loss | -106 | 11 h 13 m | Show |
Rickenbach NFL *10* Top Play OVER 43 in Seattle vs Detroit @ 8:30 ET Monday - While I certainly have tremendous respect for the Seattle defense, there are a couple of key factors as to why I see this game flying over the total tonight. With the injury to Marshawn Lynch (now OUT for this game), I look for the Seahawks to rely more on their passing attack then they otherwise would. As for the Lions, their rushing "attack" (if you can even call it that) is among the league's worst. This will, of course, force Detroit to try and beat the Seahawks through the air. With both teams relying on passing attacks you have the perfect recipe for an over. There is much more in the way of stoppages of clock when you have incomplete passes, sideline routes, etc. The over is a perfect 3-0 in the last 3 games where Seattle hosted Detroit. The over is 50-34 in Seattle's October games and the over is 26-15 in Seahawks' games against the NFC North. The over is 49-34 in Detroit's October games. I love the fact that each of these teams is off of back to back unders and that is helping to keep the total lower on this game than it should be. Play OVER 43 in Seattle as a *10* Top Play Monday night. |
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10-04-15 | Dallas Cowboys v. New Orleans Saints -3 | 20-26 | Win | 100 | 19 h 4 m | Show | |
Rickenbach NFL *8* New Orleans -3 vs Dallas @ 8:30 ET - The struggles for Dallas will continue. The Cowboys currently have Weeden at QB and each of his last 9 starts (yes, 9 in a row) have resulted in losses. With the Cowboys without starting QB Romo as well as star WR Bryant, the going will continue to get tougher. Dallas blew their game against Atlanta last week as the Cowboys are showing they have a number of weaknesses in the defense that can be exploited. Couple that with an injury-depleted offense and you have a team that could be in for a rough stretch. Certainly the Cowboys, just like last week, appear to be in trouble this week. The Saints are an 0-3 team that, at home and winless, will have huge intensity and emotional edges at play for them and in their favor tonight. Once we knew Brees was pronounced as ready to go here we knew this would be a play. We've got Brees over Weeden. We've got the home field edge. We've got the hunger that an 0-3 start brings and we've got edges in the injury department with the key injuries belonging to the Cowboys in this one. Dallas is on a 14-21 ATS run in dome games. New Orleans is 5-2 ATS in October games the past two seasons and they are so hungry to get into the win column after their tough start to the season in the opening month. Play New Orleans -3 as an *8* selection Sunday. |
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10-04-15 | Minnesota Vikings v. Denver Broncos OVER 42 | Top | 20-23 | Win | 100 | 15 h 51 m | Show |
Rickenbach NFL *10* Top Play OVER 42 in Denver vs Minnesota @ 4:25 ET - This is a contrarian play because certainly the Denver defense has been fantastic this season. The key to this play is that Denver is off of back to back big primetime wins and now faces a second straight non-conference opponent while having an AFC West foe (and currently the team 2nd to them in the standings) up next. That makes this a tough spot in the schedule for the Denver defense to maintain its intensity and I look for the Vikings to take advantage. Minnesota has gone under in all 3 of their games this season and Denver has stayed under the total in 2 of their 3 games this season but I look for the Vikings to build off of their 31 point performance last week. The Broncos are averaging 25 points per game so far this season and this is a low total we're dealing with here. The Vikings are 6-0 to the over in their last 6 games with a posted total between 35.5 and 42 points. The Broncos are 8-0 to the over in October games the last two seasons. With double perfect angles in effect here I'll gladly grab the over in a game that from a situational perspective (Vikings defense should have given up more than 14 points last week based on yardage allowed) is offering huge value to the over here. Play OVER 42 in Denver as a *10* Play Sunday. |
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10-04-15 | St Louis Rams +7.5 v. Arizona Cardinals | Top | 24-22 | Win | 100 | 15 h 50 m | Show |
Rickenbach NFL *10* Top Play St Louis Rams +7.5 @ Arizona @ 4:25 ET - Arizona got a huge win for a 2nd straight week last week. St Louis, despite another strong defensive effort, suffered their 2nd straight loss last week after opening up with a big week one win over the Seahawks. With the Cardinals off of a divisional win last week (and now having to get geared up for another one) I see a big edge with the hungry dog in this match-up. St Louis has been playing solid defense while the Cardinals have been benefitting greatly from turnovers so far this season. This is helping to overinflate this line and the Cards do have back to back road games on deck and could get caught looking past the 1-2 Rams. Arizona has enjoyed so much success at home that it's easy to get overconfident and off back to back victories by huge margins the Cards intensity drops some here. The Rams have lost three straight to the Cardinals so there is no doubt that their intensity level will be high. St Louis has played the much tougher schedule so far this season and that has not been properly factored into this line. We step in and take advantage of that. Play St Louis plus the points as a *10* Top Play Sunday. |
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10-04-15 | Oakland Raiders v. Chicago Bears +3.5 | 20-22 | Win | 100 | 12 h 37 m | Show | |
Rickenbach NFL *8* Chicago Bears +3.5 vs Oakland @ 1 ET - The Bears are a traditional ugly dog here. I love having an 0-3 team that is a home dog against a team that isn't your typical road favorite. Oakland certainly is not use to dominating foes and, in fact, they have a horrible road record in recent years. Let's not forget that the Bears have faced a very tough schedule to start this season and this has certainly factored into their tough start. Chicago has won 3 of their last 4 meetings with Oakland and they are getting more adjusted to the schemes of the new coaching staff with each week that goes by. The Bears have lost to the powerful Seahawks so far this season as well as to a pair of teams that are undefeated on the season, Arizona and Green Bay. Taking a big step down in class here and the Bears are so hungry for that first win and I'll grab the extra value here considering the Raiders are an over-inflated road fave in this one. Play Chicago +3.5 as an *8* selection Sunday. |
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10-04-15 | NY Jets v. Miami Dolphins +2 | 27-14 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 8 m | Show | |
Rickenbach NFL *8* Miami Dolphins +2 vs New York Jets @ 9:30 AM ET Sunday - Getting drilled 41 to 14 by Buffalo last week means there is no doubt the Dolphins will be ready for this one. The Jets may still have a false sense of security from their 2-0 start to the season. The loss last week (and the 4 turnovers that helped create it) are a sign of things to come for a Jets team that has benefitted early this season from being on the right side of turnovers. That catches up to the Jets here as the Dolpins are in a desperate spot having lost two straight and needing to get back on track with a key divisional win after after the loss to a divisional foe last week. The Dolphins did have nearly 400 yards of offense last week but they were done in by turnovers. Miami will get much more than the 14 points (scored last week) out of that type of yardage this week. Play Miami plus the points as an *8* selection very early Sunday. |
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10-01-15 | Baltimore Ravens -2.5 v. Pittsburgh Steelers | 23-20 | Win | 100 | 11 h 47 m | Show | |
Rickenbach NFL *7* Baltimore Ravens -2.5 -125 @ Pittsburgh @ 8:25 ET - The Ravens are 0-3 on the season but the teams they have faced are a combined 8-1 so far this season. The Steelers are 2-1 this season but the teams they have faced are a combined 5-4 so far this season. Pittsburgh also has a big mess with the absence of Ben Roethlisberger who will be out for awhile. Though Michael Vick is a veteran QB, the 35 year old certainly has seen a decline in skills as he's aged. Additionally, he just hasn't played very much in recent seasons. Making matters even more difficult for him here is that he didn't even join the Steelers until late August. Simply put, this is a very tough situation for him to be thrust into. This is especially true since the Steelers will be facing a bitter division rival whose backs are against the wall with their 0-3 start. The Ravens tough defensive front seven will have their ears pinned back here ready to attack Vick and Company from the very first possession all the way to the final whistle. The Ravens are 0-3 for the first time in franchise history (nearly 20 years!) and they went into Heinz Field twice last year (once in regular season and once in playoffs) and they got the outright win each time. They can get another big road win here. Lay a little extra juice to get the -2.5 if you can and play Baltimore for a *7* selection Thursday night. |
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09-28-15 | Kansas City Chiefs +6 v. Green Bay Packers | 28-38 | Loss | -102 | 12 h 26 m | Show | |
Rickenbach NFL *8* Kansas City Chiefs +6 @ Green Bay @ 8:30 ET - The Chiefs are ready to step up big here after they let one get away against Denver last week on Thursday night. Kansas City blasted the Patriots 41-14 on MNF last season and coach Andy Reid has a long history of performing well in primetime from his history with the Eagles. He'll have the Chiefs fully prepared here - especially by virtue of having the additional time since they haven't played since Thursday the 17th. While Kansas City is certainly going to be fired up to get back on track after last week's disappointment, the Packers may have trouble matching the Chiefs' intensity. Green Bay is off of a double revenge win last week over Seattle. That was a huge Sunday night win for the Packers over the Seahawks. Duplicating another big primetime performance in back to back weeks is a lot to ask of any team...but especially one still trying to move forward with the loss of Jordy Nelson causing some pain to say the least. It is early in the season for sure but worth noting that the two teams Green Bay has played this season are a combined 1-5 this year while the two teams Kansas City has played this season are a combined 4-2 so far. Look for Green Bay to drop to 0-3 ATS in their last 3 Monday night appearances while the Chiefs improve to 13-6 ATS in their last 19 road games and 16-8 ATS in their last 24 games against teams from the NFC North. Turnovers got the best of KC last week. I like backing them for a response after 5 turnovers killed them in last week's game. Play Kansas City plus the points as an *8* selection Monday. |
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09-27-15 | Denver Broncos -3 v. Detroit Lions | 24-12 | Win | 100 | 13 h 43 m | Show | |
Rickenbach NFL *8* Denver Broncos -3 @ Detroit @ 8:30 ET - Normally I am the type of capper who takes an 0-2 team and goes against a 2-0 team. I am definitely a contrarian in my style overall. However, there are times like this where a team is just "clicking" and there is no way I would pick against them. That is the case with this Denver team. The Broncos defense has been superb so far this season and Denver is also seeming to gel a bit under coach Kubiak. That was a question mark for this team for this season but the defense has certainly responded well and the offense is also starting to "click" now. Peyton Manning and Company notched 3 TDs through the air in their win over KC last week and that divisional win (and the fact that the offense finally put it all together) has done wonders for the confidence of this team. The Broncos also benefit from extra rest here since they are off of the Thursday night game. Denver is 6-1 ATS their last 7 off of a Thursday game. Also, get the Lions out of their divisions and they certainly aren't powerful "lions" as Detroit is 9-19-1 ATS in their last 21 games outside of their own division. Detroit is 2-8 SU and 3-7 ATS in their last 10 as an underdog and their confidence (even if they get a lead here) is shaken by the early season meltdown at San Diego where they blew a huge lead. The loss by double digits to Minnesota last week certainly did not help the confidence level of the Lions. These are two teams going in opposite directions early this season and I look for that directional trend to continue here. Play Denver -3 as an *8* selection Sunday. |
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09-27-15 | Buffalo Bills v. Miami Dolphins OVER 41.5 | Top | 41-14 | Win | 100 | 9 h 43 m | Show |
NFL *10* Top Play OVER 41.5 in Miami vs Buffalo @ 4:25 ET Sunday - This total was as high as a 45 earlier this week and now has dropped to as low as a 41 as of gameday morning. This is offering exceptional value to the over. This will be the first NFL road start for Bills QB Tyrod Taylor but he's loaded with confidence right now. He helped lead Buffalo to a huge win over Indianapolis in Week One and, even though they fell short against the Patriots in Week 2, he helped guide the Bills to a 32 point showing on the scoreboard. With all the weapons the Bills now have at the skill positions, I look for another big day out of Taylor and Company on Sunday. Miami gave up nearly 400 yards to Jacksonville last week and their defense will face a much tougher test this week. However, the good news for Dolphins fans is the fact that the Miami offense produced 344 yards through the air last week and their taking on a Bills defense that allowed over 500 yards of offense to the Patriots last week! Both teams should move the ball very well throughout this game and the aerial attack has keyed both offenses so there should be a bit of an air show today in Miami and "over players" love the aerial attack rather than the ground game. The over is 7-3 in Dolphins games in the month of September the last 3 seasons and, once again, the heat and humidity of South Florida at this time of year helps to wear down the defenses. Play OVER the total in Miami as a *10* Top Play Sunday. |
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09-27-15 | San Francisco 49ers +7 v. Arizona Cardinals | Top | 7-47 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 25 m | Show |
NFL *10* Top Play San Francisco +7/+6.5 @ Arizona @ 4:05 ET - The Cardinals are 2-0 SU and ATS this season and, as such, are getting a little bit too much respect from the betting markets here. Though they won huge last week (49-23) they were actually outgained 335 to 300. As for the 49'ers, after their big home win in week one, they did fall short last week on the road but it was also a deceiving final scored. San Francisco lost 43 to 18 last week at Pittsburgh but they were only outgained by 44 yards in that game. These 'false finals' from last week are helping to give some nice line vaue this week as this is a key divisional game where the 49'ers are seeing opportunity with the 0-2 start this season for the Seahawks. The NFC West lead can be shared by the Niners with a win over the Cards today. Motivation goes a long way in football and the Niners have plenty of it today and certainly seem rejuvenated by the off-season coaching changes. San Francisco has played better on both sides of the ball than many expected and, again, don't let last week's final score fool you. That was also a tough scheduling spot for the Niners as they had to head east on a short week after a late Monday night game. In road games with a posted total between 42.5 and 45 points the Niners are on a long-term 27-13 ATS run (including 4-0, 100% the last 3 years)! The Niners are also 5-1 ATS their last 6 in dome games. As a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points the Cardinals are just 22-32 ATS. Also, the Cards are on a long-term 25-34 ATS run when they enter a game off of two or more consecutive wins. Play San Francisco plus the big points as a *10* Top Play Sunday. |
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09-27-15 | New Orleans Saints +10 v. Carolina Panthers | 22-27 | Win | 100 | 5 h 25 m | Show | |
Rickenbach NFL *8* New Orleans Saints +10 @ Carolina @ 1 ET Sunday - It sounds overly simplistic but, simply put, this line is just too big. The line on Carolina, of course, needed to be adjusted iwth Drew Brees being out for this game. However, for the Panthers to be a double digit favorite against a team that still has a plethora of talent, even without Brees, is "off" in my opinion. The Saints, with their 0-2 start, have their backs against the wall and I expect a huge effort from the entire team here as they all look to step up in the absence of Brees. Keep in mind, we don't need them to win this game to get the cash. We just need the Saints to keep it respectable and I certainly see them staying within one score of the over-rated Panthers. Carolina is 2-0 to start the season but they played a Jacksonville team that was 3-13 last year and a Houston team that was only one season removed from a 2-14 record. Give the Panthers credit for their two victories certainly but they are not some kind of juggernaut that merits this big line, in my opinion. Extreme line value here because of the Saints home loss to Tampa Bay last week. Perception is so against New Orleans right now that the value is with them. Look for them to put forth their best effort so far this season and hang tough with Carolina on Sunday. The Saints are 7-2 SU their last 9 on grass and the past two seasons they have gone 3-1 SU and ATS when they enter a game off of two or more consecutive losses. Play New Olreans plus the big points as an 8* selection Sunday. |
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09-27-15 | Atlanta Falcons -1 v. Dallas Cowboys | 39-28 | Win | 100 | 5 h 24 m | Show | |
Rickenbach NFL *8* Atlanta Falcons -1 @ Dallas @ 1 ET Sunday - Already without Dez Bryant, the Cowboys injury situation is now further magnified by the absence of Tony Romo. The Cowboys truly won a miracle game in week one against the Giants. Then Dallas went on the road (the game Romo got hurt in) and beat an Eagles team that looks totally "out of sorts" early this season. In other words, it's hard to put much value into either victory the Cowboys have so far this season. Now Dallas must contend with a Falcons team whose defense has been flying all over the field early this season. With the coaching change, as expected, the Atlanta D has been looking Seattle-esque early this season. This is going to give Cowboys QB Brandon Weeden and Co. all types of trouble in this one while, at the same time, the Falcons take advantage of Cowboys defense that is off of a huge effort against Philly but was torched by the Giants in Dallas in week one. In fact, the Cowboys have been struggling in home games for quite some time. In a home game with a total between 42.5 and 45 points, Dallas is 12-18 ATS. Overall, Dallas is just 8-10 ATS in home games the last 2+ seasons and they just don't seem to play with the same overall intensity that they have been playing with on the road in recent years. The Falcons look like a completely rejuvenated team and their big comeback against the Giants last week also gives them added confidence this week. Play Atlanta -1 as an *8* selection Sunday. |
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09-24-15 | Washington Redskins v. NY Giants -3 | 21-32 | Win | 100 | 9 h 19 m | Show | |
Rickenbach NFL *8* New York Giants -3 -120 vs Washington @ 8:25 ET - The Giants have suffered two tough losses to start the season as, in both games, they have blown late double digit leads. This is now the perfect spot to back the Giants and look for them to bounce back huge. They are hosting a Redskins team that is off of a win but also that has caught a scheduling break early this season. Washington started with a Miami team (who beat the Skins and then proceeded to lose at a poor Jacksonville team). The Redskins then hosted a St Louis team that got caught still celebrating their big win over the divison rival Seattle Seahawks. Tonight's game will prove to be a much tougher test for the Redskins as the Giants have their backs against the wall and they are ready to come out kicking and fighting and doing whatever it takes to win this. I feel the Redskins are not ready to match the emotional, physical, and psycholological intensity that the Giants will bring into this game. The line drop from -4 to -3 on the Giants is certainly an added value as well. Washington is just 4-23 SU (and 8-19 ATS) as an underdog the last 3 seasons. Also, the Redskins are 6-19 ATS in games with a posted total between 42.5 and 49 points the last 3 seasons. The Giants are 6-1 ATS on Thursday night football and have won and covered each of the last four meetings with the Skins. Play the New York Giants -3 as an *8* selection Thursday. |
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09-21-15 | NY Jets v. Indianapolis Colts -7 | Top | 20-7 | Loss | -100 | 52 h 43 m | Show |
Rickenbach NFL *10* Top Play on Indianapolis Colts -7 vs NY Jets @ 8;30 ET - The Colts home opener on MNF should absolutely bring out the best in them. Indianapolis is 5-1 straight-up and 4-1-1 ATS as a home favorite in a range of 3.5 to 7 points the past two seasons. They are in a great spot here to add to that record. The Colts are off of a disappointing loss at Buffalo last week but they catch the Jets off of a big win - as a host to Cleveland last week - that was a deceiving final score. The Jets did win the game 31 to 10 but their yardage edge was only 333 to 321. The big edge was the 5 to 1 in turnovers and all of this is helping to give great line value to the Colts in a bounce back spot here. Indianapolis, overall, has gone 14-4 SU and 12-5-1 ATS in home games the prior two seasons. The Colts are fired up for their home opener tonight. The Jets are an atrocious 2-12-2 ATS when on the road in an underdog role against nondivisional foes. Outside of the AFC East and away from home, look for the Jets to again get blasted tonight. Andrew Luck and the Colts have treated me well in primetime games (Thurs Nt, Sun Nt, Mon Nt) and, in fact, are 16-6-2 ATS in their last 24 appearances under the lights. I look Indy to get the job done once again here. Play Indianapolis minus the points as a *10* Top Play Monday. |
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09-20-15 | Seattle Seahawks +3.5 v. Green Bay Packers | 17-27 | Loss | -110 | 28 h 43 m | Show | |
Rickenbach NFL *8* Seattle +3.5 @ Green Bay @ 8:30 ET - Green Bay, of course, is seeking revenge for their two losses at Seattle last season and certainly the Packers are happy they are finally the host in this one. However, the loss of Jordy Nelson to a season-ending injury just before the season started was a tough blow for this Packers offense. Sure they moved the ball well against the Bears but now they are facing the stifling defense of the Seahawks and Seattle is fired up after their OT loss to the Rams featured way too many mistakes. The Hawks defense will be flying to the ball again today as they look to take advantage of the Nelson-less Packers. A big concern for Green Bay here is the fact that they allowed over 400 yards of offense to Chicago last week. The Packers sieve-like defense will face an even tougher test today with the Seahawks in town. Seattle is 13-6-1 ATS the last 4 years when they are off of a straight-up loss. You might expect the Seahawks to sometimes be "flat" off of a divisional game but they are actually 9-4 ATS and an amazing 13-0 straight-up the last 3 years when off of a divsional game. I do expect them to get the outright win here but certainly am grabbing the generous points being offered. Play Seattle plus the points as an *8* selection Sunday. |
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09-20-15 | Dallas Cowboys v. Philadelphia Eagles -4.5 | Top | 20-10 | Loss | -109 | 24 h 39 m | Show |
Rickenbach NFL *10* Top Play Philadelphia -4.5 vs Dallas @ 4:25 ET Sunday - If you're not from the Philly area you can't even come close to comprehending the hatred that the Eagles NFL fans have for the Cowboys. It honestly defies comprehension. That said, today's game is essentially their "Game of the Year". Honestly. Hosting the Cowboys. Eagles off of a road loss...and a tough one at that. Philadelphia home opener. All the variables are in place for this to be a massive early season game for the Eagles. Philadelphia played the first half last week like they were still stuck in "preseason mode" and it ultimately cost them against the Falcons. Once the Eagles got rolling in the second half (on both sides of the ball) they were clearly the better team. This week, there is no way the Eagles come out flat to start this game like they did at Atlanta. With that said, the Eagles are absolutely going to take advantage of a Cowboys team missing Dez Bryant. Philadelphia lost by 11 the last time these teams met but the Eagles had won each of the two pior meetings. It's payback time here as the Eagles look to atone for that loss to Dallas back in December. The Cowboys lost a lot of talent from last year's team and one of those key defectors, DeMarco Murray, comes back to haunt them today. Play Philadelphia minus the points as a *10* Top Play Sunday. |
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09-20-15 | Baltimore Ravens v. Oakland Raiders OVER 42 | 33-37 | Win | 100 | 23 h 20 m | Show | |
Rickenbach NFL *8* OVER 42 in Oakland vs Baltimore @ 4:05 ET Sunday - Forsett is probable for the Ravens. Carr is probable for the Raiders. Suggs is out for the Ravens. All of these injury situations are good news for Over players and offense will be the emphasis for each of these teams Sunday. The Ravens are ready to respond after scoring just 13 points against a tough Broncos defense last week. The Raiders are ready to respond after losing Carr to injury in last week's game and only ending up wtih 13 points as a result. The Raiders defense was gouged fo nearly 400 yards last week and they'll have trouble stopping Baltimore here. The Ravens defense took a major hit with the Suggs injury and Carr has plenty of weapons at his disposal to exploit the Ravens defense. The over is 5-1 the last 3 seasons in Raiders game with a posted total between 42.5 and 45 points. The over is 5-3 the last 3 seasons in Ravens games in that same posted total range. Both teams are hungry here and both teams are emphasizing the offensive side of the ball after poor performances last week. That spells O-V-E-R this week. Play OVER the total in Oakland as an *8* selection Sunday. |
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09-20-15 | Atlanta Falcons +2.5 v. NY Giants | 24-20 | Win | 102 | 20 h 15 m | Show | |
Rickenbach NFL *8* Atlanta Falcons +2.5 @ NY Giants @ 1 ET Sunday - With the Falcons off of their upset win at home over the Eagles and now on the road coupled with the fact that the Giants are off of a road loss and now back home you the "knee jerk reaction" is to back the Giants in this one. However, that is also what is giving the Falcons so much line value here. The fact is that the Giants were poor in more aspects of the game than just clock management in Sunday night's loss at Dallas. The Giants allowed the Cowboys to torch them for 356 yards through the air. If it weren't for three Dallas turnovers the game would have turned out much differently. The Falcons are still known for the fact that they were one of the worst defenses in the league last season. However, with the coaching change, one can already see the huge difference in how Atlanta is playing on that side of the ball. They were flying all over the field against the Eagles highly talented offense and the Falcons D made many big plays in that game. I look for more of the same today and am backing Atlanta in a "mild upset" here. The Falcons are 12-6 ATS the week after Monday night football. The Giants are still licking their wounds after the heartbreaking divisional loss last week. Play Atlanta plus the points as an *8* selection Sunday. |
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09-20-15 | New England Patriots v. Buffalo Bills OVER 44 | Top | 40-32 | Win | 100 | 20 h 16 m | Show |
Rickenbach NFL *10* Top Play OVER 44 in Buffalo vs New England @ 1 ET Sunday - New England's game stayed under the total in week one even though the Pats gave up 464 yards in that game. The Bills game stayed under the total in week one even though Buffalo allowed Indianapolis 23 first downs. Amazingly the Colts only turned that steady movement on the field into 14 points. So, in a nutshell here, you have two teams who each scored at least 27 points last week but whose defensive performance was not all that impressive but yet they are each coming off an under. That makes for tremendous value to the over in week two. The over is 12-5 in Patriots game where the line is between +3 and -3 the last 3 years. The last time these teams met they combined for only 26 points but their three prior meetings all totaled at least 44 points. The Bills have more offensive weapons now than past teams and they put that on display in week one against Indianapolis. At the same time, Brady is still Brady and this Pats offense will once again function like a machine under Belichick in week two. Play OVER the total in Buffalo as a *10* Top Play Sunday. |
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09-17-15 | Denver Broncos +3 v. Kansas City Chiefs | 31-24 | Win | 105 | 11 h 23 m | Show | |
Rickenbach NFL *8* Denver Broncos +3 @ Kansas City @ 8:25 ET Thursday - The Broncos are certainly still in the process of adjusting to coach Gary Kubiak and trying to get the offense in sync with Peyton Manning and Company. However, one thing is for certain. The defense was fantastic in week one and I look for a repeat effort tonight. Conversely, the Chiefs defense struggled last week as they were outgained 396 to 330 in last week's game. Kansas City was fortunate to win the turnover battle 2 to 0 in that game and that has helped to result in some line value here. The Chiefs are a strong -3 in this game and I feel they are over-valued. Denver has won each of the last four meetings between these teams and I look for the Broncos to have some different "quick offense" options available after their offensive line did struggle in last week's game. They'll have some special play-calling in place to allow for Manning to have a much better game this week. Head coach Andy Reid has struggled often in big games since taking over the Chiefs and I look for that to be the case again here. The Broncos went 12-1 straight up (and 9-3-1 ATS) in divisional match-ups the last two seasons while the Chiefs have only gone 5-7 straight-up in divisional match-ups under coach Reid. It's generous that the Broncos are receiving a solid 3 here. Play Denver +3 as an *8* selection Thursday. |
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09-14-15 | Philadelphia Eagles -3 v. Atlanta Falcons | Top | 24-26 | Loss | -100 | 50 h 34 m | Show |
Rickenbach NFL *10* Top Play Philadelphia Eagles -3 @ Atlanta @ 7:10 ET - The Eagles uptempo offense is tough to stop. With Sam Bradford now at QB and DeMarco Murray at RB, it just became exponentially healthier. Chp Kelly has done some great things to shake up the rest of the league with his aggressive approach on offense. The Eagles, as long as Bradford stays healthy, are likely to again be a true juggernaut on offense again this season. Atlanta hasn't faced Philadelphia since 2012 so all the looks they will see will difficult to deal with. Watching it on film is one thing. Actually dealing with it on the field is another. The Eagles have been a Top Five offense each of the past two years while the Falcons were near the bottom of the league in defense last season. Though Quinn may prove to be a good hire who does some great things in Atlanta, it's going to take him some time to get things rolling here. With that said, the Eagles are completely capable of dominating the overmatched Falcons defense in this one. Philadelphia's defense also looks improved heading into this season as they continue to work Chip Kelly's "style" of players into the roster and they are building the units they want. Getting Kiko Alonso on board is a huge plus too. The last two years, under Chip Kelly, the Eagles are 3-0 straight up and ATS on Monday nights. Philly is also 4-1 straight up and ATS in games where they are a road favorite of 3 points or less. The Falcons have gone 4-10 ATS in games where their line ranges from +3 to -3 the last two seasons combined. Play Philadelphia minus the short number as a *10* Top Play Monday. |
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09-13-15 | NY Giants +6 v. Dallas Cowboys | 26-27 | Win | 100 | 27 h 57 m | Show | |
Rickenbach NFL *8* New York Giants +6.5 @ Dallas @ 8:30 ET - The Giants have lost each meeting with the Cowboys each of the last two years. However, three of the four losses came by five points or less and the average margin of the four defeats was just 5.25 points. The Giants also outgained Dallas in 3 of the 4 meetings. The Cowboys running back by committe methodology will be tested early this season as they try to adjust to life without DeMarco Murray at running back. Look for this to put extra pressure on Tony Romo and the passing game. It's tough to get a big margin in these division rivalry games and this is especially true when you've undergone some major offseason changes, as the Cowboys surely have with departure of Murray. The Giants will be highly motivated here as coach Coughlin knows he on the hot seat coming into this year. New York has had back to back losing season and the best way to put "the talk" on the back burners for awhile would be with a huge divisional win to kick off the season. I am not expecting an outright victory here but certainly would not be surprised should that occur. The key here though is the big points as Dallas is going to be challenged all the way just to win this game let alone cover it. The Cowboys took a big gamble on the defensive side of the ball too as they picked up Greg Hardy. He's already suspended for the first four games of the season and it looks like Dallas could be a little weaker on each side of the ball to start this season. With that said, the Cowboys don't merit being favored by nearly a full TD against a division rival that, unlike them, did improve in the off-season. The Giants hasd some solid pickups in free agency and also did well in the draft and that goes for both sides of the ball. Their depth has now improved and their chomping at the big to get this season started and end their losing streak against the Cowboys. Play the New York Giants +6.5 as an *8* selection Sunday. |
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09-13-15 | Cincinnati Bengals v. Oakland Raiders OVER 43 | Top | 33-13 | Win | 100 | 23 h 56 m | Show |
Rickenbach NFL *10* Top Play OVER 43 in Oakland vs Cincinnati @ 4:25 ET - The Raiders ranked as one of the worst teams in the league on offense last season. However, Oakland still managed to go 10-6 to the over last season thanks to a porous defense and some strong performances from QB Carr from time to time. This Sunday looks like another one of those "times" for Carr. The Oakland signal-caller has some more playmakers to work with in the passing game this season and I expect an aggressive approach in the Raiders playcalling as they look to get the ball downfield early and often in this one. Cincinnati did not impress defensively last year and the Raiders are more than willing to push the tempo in this one and challenge the Bengals secondary frequently in this game. In home games with a posted total between 42.5 and 45 points last season, the OVER went 4-1 (80%) in Oakland. The Bengals solidified their offensive line in the draft and QB Dalton has plenty of weapons at his disposal to help the passing game further support a solid Cincinnati ground attack. Cincy is off yet another first round playoff exit so they are hungry to push the tempo early this season and I see both teams happy to get into a back and forth style that lights up the scoreboard in this one. Neither team is solid defensively and I like both QBs to exploit the advantages against questionable secondaries for each defense. Play OVER 43 in Oakland as a *10* Top Play Sunday. |
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09-13-15 | Baltimore Ravens +4.5 v. Denver Broncos | Top | 13-19 | Loss | -110 | 23 h 53 m | Show |
Rickenbach NFL *10* Top Play Baltimore Ravens +4.5 @ Denver @ 4:25 ET - The Broncos have some adjusting to do. Yes, Peyton Manning is still here but this team lost a lot of key cogs in the off-season. Additionally, they have to adjust to head coach Gary Kubiak. It's likely to be a tough adjustment phase for the Broncos and this is particularly true early this season. With that said, there is a lot of value here with a Ravens team that has a fanastic system in place under their GM Newsome. The Ravens simply have a "plug and play" system that continues to produce year in and year out. Their passing game took a few hits in the off-season but they re-stocked well in the off-season with the draft, etc. Additionally, the defense was once again "Ravens D" last year and outperformed expectations as they even looked like the Ravens D of old quite frequently last season. They can step up in big games like this for sure and it would not be surprising to see Kubiak and Manning not quite on the same page together right off the bat this season. This makes it even more likely that the Ravens can get revenge for a bad loss here at Denver in 2013. With revenge on their minds as well as with having a handful of points to work with, this one easily got the call as my top side play of the week. The outright upset would not surprise and I'll grab the points here. This Broncos team is not on par with prior years' versions. Play Baltimore +4.5 as a *10* Top Play Sunday. |
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09-13-15 | Indianapolis Colts -2.5 v. Buffalo Bills | 14-27 | Loss | -110 | 20 h 31 m | Show | |
Rickenbach NFL *8* Indianapolis Colts -2.5 @ Buffalo @ 1 ET - Buffalo certainly has imrpoved recently as was evidenced by their 9-7 record last season. However, this line is still giving them way too much respect here as they host a team that very nearly made it to the Super Bowl last season. Much is being made of Buffalo's head coach Ryan and the fact that he had success in shutting down Andrew Luck back in 2012. The key flaw in that theory is that Luck has matured tremendously since then and there is no comparison between his NFL knowledge then compared to where he is now. The Colts will once again have one of the top offenses in the league this season and let's not forget that the Bills are going with their 4th defensive coordinator in as many seasons! In addition, the fact that Buffalo added LeSean McCoy at RB is certainly a postiive but this offense was among the worst in the league last season and McCoy will find it much tougher to function in this offense compared to what he enjoyed in Philadelphia's system. The Colts certainly made some noise in the off-season and now have even more weapons at their disposal on offense. The Colts are well worth the short price here on the road as their systems are intact whereas the Bills are still adjusting to all the changes. Buffalo will improve as the season goes on but this is a tough challenge for them in Week One. Play Indianapolis minus the points as an *8* selection Sunday. |
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09-10-15 | Pittsburgh Steelers +7 v. New England Patriots | 21-28 | Push | 0 | 59 h 2 m | Show | |
Rickenbach NFL *8* Pittsburgh Steelers +7 @ New England @ 8:30 ET Thursday - The contrarian way of looking at games when handicapping the NFL is something that has treated me well through the years. Indeed the contrarian vantage point is something I will use again not only on opening night this season but throughout the 2015 NFL season. Most are lining up to take Tom Brady and Company in this one because his suspension was lifted and he's now able to play right away in Game 1 of the Patriots season. With all the focus on Brady being able to play, a lot of focus has been taken away from other key factors and this has resulted in great line value with Pittsburgh available at a full +7 in this game. The Patriots don't have the quality or depth of receivers they use to. This situation is exasperated in Game 1 with the Brandon LeFell injury and the fact that Julian Edelman (though playing) is bothered by an ankle injury. The Patroits also have been severely distracted by the whole Deflategate saga and they are going to have their hands full with Pittsburgh on opening night. The Steelers will be without RB Le'Veon Bell and WR Martavis Bryant but I like their depth at the skill positions. The Steelers are without their center, Maurkice Pouncey, but the rest of the offensive line looks stronger then it has in recent seasons and the Steelers have had plenty of extra to prep for being without Pouncey (out till late season). Pittsburgh has allowed some veteran players to go from the defense and Polamalu has retired. But the Steelers (on both sides of the ball) are a team built on their systems and the right personnel is in place to execute those systems. The Pats are being asked a lot here as, of course, the defending Super Bowl champions will have a target on their back all season long and this line being in the 7 range certainly seems a bit inflated. The Steelers are in this one all the way and it would not suprise to see them pull off the upset. Play Pittsburgh +7 as an *8* selection Thursday. |
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02-01-15 | Seattle Seahawks v. New England Patriots UNDER 48.5 | 24-28 | Loss | -105 | 317 h 2 m | Show | |
Rickenbach NFL *8* UNDER the total in Super Bowl @ 6:30 ET Sunday, February 1st - Though we felt somewhat burned by the fact that the Patriots game did not go over the total in the divisional round, credit must certainly be given to the Pats defense for shutting down Andrew Luck and the Colts. That said, another UNDER result coming New England's way (with more solid defense) in the Super Bowl should not surprise. The last 3 times the Pats were in the Super Bowl the average total points scored has been 38. Couple that with the fact that the Seahawks result of an over in the NFC Championship Game was a miracle and you have some nice value with the lofty posted total in the Super Bowl this year. Note that the Seahawks game was 19-7 with just over two minutes left when the crazy Seattle comeback ensued. That said, note that Seattle had seen 5 of their prior 7 games stay under the total before their crazy finish against the Packers. As for the Patriots, each of their last 3 games away from home has stayed under the total. Also, New England is on a long-term 22-11 run to the UNDER in playoff games. Play UNDER the total in the Super Bowl as an *8* selection. |
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02-01-15 | Seattle Seahawks v. New England Patriots +1 | Top | 24-28 | Win | 100 | 317 h 3 m | Show |
Rickenbach NFL *10* Top Play NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS vs Seattle @ 6:30 ET Sunday, February 1st - The Patriots are on a mission and, as tough as it is to repeat as NFL Champions, the Seahawks face an even tougher task then most teams who have earned themselves the opportunity to repeat. Note that Seattle is facing New England, and mastermind coach Bill Belichick, when he's off of back to back Super Bowl losses. The Patriots, in their last two visits to the Super Bowl, lost to the Giants each time. One defeat occurred in 2008 and the most recent loss occurred in 2012. By the way, the last team to repeat as Super Bowl Champions was the Patriots when they won it back to back in 2004 and 2005. For the Pats and Belichick, this offers even more motivation for this Super Bowl. The Patriots want to take away the sting of losing in their last two trips to the big game and they also want to maintain their status as the only team in this century to repeat as Super Bowl Champs. That's right, the last team to do it was Denver back in '98 and '99. Motivation and history aside here, the biggest key to this play is that no team is playing as complete as football is New England is right now. The power running game, the physical defense, an elite quarterback, and all of these factors are strengthened by having an amazing head coach. As for the Seahawks, while I certainly respect their solid defense and the success that Russell Wilson has had on the other side of the ball for Seattle, there is no doubt the Hawks do not belong in this game. Green Bay had them beat in the NFC Championship Game and let's not forget that the Packers barely slipped by the Cowboys in the Divisional Round. With injuries to Richard Sherman and Earl Thomas (even if they turn out to be minor and they do play in the Super Bowl) will certainly not help matters for a Hawks defense that struggled earlier this season when they were not healthy. After their miracle comeback win over the Packers, the Seahawks luck runs out here. Belichick and the Pats machine (that truly is what they are, a machine with amazing systems), will hoist the trophy this year. Play New England as a *10* Top Play. |
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01-18-15 | Indianapolis Colts v. New England Patriots -6.5 | 7-45 | Win | 100 | 144 h 38 m | Show | |
Rickenbach NFL *8* NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (-) vs Indianapolis @ 6:40 ET - As for Monday evening, the weather is expect to be decent (by New England winter standards) for Sunday's AFC Championship game so the Patriots offensive machine should be able to execute at it's highest level in this game. With that said, I won't hesitate to step up now on the Patriots as this line has dropped to 6.5 in some spots (including some big books) as of Monday evening. Though the Pats got caught in a bit of "back and forth" with the Ravens in the Divisional Round, the Patriots will not only match Indy score for score in this one, they just might be unstoppable on offense. The Colts faced a struggling and injured Peyton Manning last week. That had a lot to do with my play against the Broncos in the divisional round. Manning just didn't look right late this season and the Colts took advantage. But now the Indy defense faces the potent machine in this one: the Patriots offense led by Tom Brady. Note that the Pats have scored 274 points in their last 7 meaningful home games (Bills game in season finale did not matter). That works out to an average of 39 points per game! The Pats simply can't be stopped in Foxboro. The last time these two teams met (earlier this season) the Patriots rolled by a 42-20 final score! A similar result would not surprise. As for supporting trends, the Patriots are 3-0 straight-up and ATS against the Colts in their last 3 meetings. The Pats have won those games by an average score of 48-22. New England is 9-1 ATS the last 3 seasons in home games with a posted total of 49.5 points or more. The Patriots are at their best against strong teams as they have gone 15-9 ATS the L3 seasons against teams with a winning record. As for the Colts, they normally fade as a season goes on. They are 5-9 ATS when they face teams with a winning record past the mid-point of the season. Of course we are now in the post-season and, just like last year, the Patriots eliminate the Colts from the post-seasons. Andrew Luck got his signature win over this predecessor last week as they beat Peyton Manning and the Broncos. Getting a second straight big road win is too much to ask. Especially when that road win must come in Foxboro against Bill Belichick and Company. The Colts will score their fair share here but they won't be able to stop the Patriots. Play New England minus the points as an *8* Play selection. |
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01-18-15 | Indianapolis Colts v. New England Patriots OVER 53.5 | Top | 7-45 | Loss | -102 | 144 h 13 m | Show |
Rickenbach NFL *10* (Top Play) OVER the total in New England vs Indianapolis @ 6:40 ET Sunday, 18 January - As for Monday evening, the weather is expect to be decent (by New England winter standards) for Sunday's AFC Championship game. With that said, I won't hesitate to step up now on this total. The Patriots and Ravens served me well in the divisional round as that game flew over the total and more of the same is expected here. That's because the Pats struggled to stop the Ravens and it's likely that Andrew Luck and Company will "have their moments" against the Patriots questionable D. But it's also likely the Patriots will not only match Indy score for score in this one, they just might be unstoppable. The Colts faced a struggling and injured Peyton Manning last week. That had a lot to do with my play against the Broncos in the divisional round. Manning just didn't look right late this season and the Colts took advantage. But now the Indy defense faces the potent machine in this one: the Patriots offense led by Tom Brady. Note that the Pats have scored 274 points in their last 7 meaningful home games (Bills game in season finale did not matter). That works out to an average of 39 points per game! The Pats simply can't be stopped in Foxboro. But the Colts will put up their fair share as they've scored at least 23 points in 14 of their 18 games this season! The last time these two teams met (earlier this season) they combined for 62 points. A similar result would not surprise. Perhaps New England hits their 39 average noted above and the Colts hit that magical 23 noted above? That's 62 folks. As for supporting trends, the Patriots are 10-0 to the OVER the last 3 seasons when they are home with a posted total of 49.5 points or more. As for the Colts, they are 27-13 to the OVER in games where they are a road dog of 3.5 to 7 points. That's a long-term trend. As for short-term, in the last 3 seasons, the Colts are 9-4 to the OVER when they are a dog of 3.5 to 9.5 points. Andrew Luck can lead his team to some big points and no one doubts that. Couple that with the Pats' offensive machine and you have the makings of an offensive showcase here. Play OVER the total in New England as a *10* Top Play selection. |
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01-18-15 | Green Bay Packers +7.5 v. Seattle Seahawks | Top | 22-28 | Win | 100 | 141 h 44 m | Show |
Rickenbach NFL *10* Top Play GREEN BAY PACKERS (+) @ Seattle @ 3:05 ET Sunday, 18 January - The Packers came up just short of covering the spread in their win over the Cowboys in the Divisional Round. They did win the yardage battle handily in that game though and the payoff for Packers backers will come this week. A generous amount of points are being offered here considering the weak offenses which Seattle has faced of late. Certainly I am well aware of the fact that the Seahawks have covered 7 straight games but the level of offenses they faced must be considered. Seattle's defense is solid, certainly not arguing that point. But the Hawks have faced Arizona twice (Cardinals without their starting QB each time), San Francisco twice (49'ers finished the season looking completely inept as a team), St Louis (Rams without their starting QB), Philadelphia (Eagles inconsistent with Sanchez at QB), and Carolina (Panthers made the playoffs but with a losing record). The point is that the Packers offense, even with Aaron Rodgers hobbling some, is absolutely going to present the biggest test that the Seahawks defense has had in a long time. Seattle is a little overconfident right now and their defense gets tested here. Let's not forget that the Panthers did roll up 362 yards against the Seahawks in the divisional round. For comparison sake, note that the Packers defense held a much more potent offense (the Cowboys) to 315 yards in the divisional round. Additionally, the Packers certainly have not forgotten about the beating they took at Seattle in the opening game of this season. Time for a little payback? Without a doubt! That said, I'll gladly grab the big points here. Green Bay is on a long-term 7-3 ATS run when installed as a road dog of 7.5 to 10 points. The Packers have gone 5-2 ATS against teams with a winning record this season. Seattle has certainly been a spread covering machine the last few seasons but it's so insanely tough to repeat as Super Bowl champs. That said, just getting to the Super Bowl will be a huge battle for the Hawks. In other words, great line value with all the points here as the Packers are fully capable of pulling off the upset. Play Green Bay plus the points as a *10* Top Play selection. |
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01-11-15 | Indianapolis Colts +7 v. Denver Broncos | 24-13 | Win | 100 | 141 h 46 m | Show | |
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 8* (Regular Play) on Indianapolis at Denver @ 4:40 p.m. ET |
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01-11-15 | Dallas Cowboys v. Green Bay Packers -6.5 | Top | 21-26 | Loss | -103 | 161 h 56 m | Show |
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 10* (Top Play) on Green Bay vs. Dallas @ 1:05 p.m. ET |
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01-10-15 | Carolina Panthers v. Seattle Seahawks -10.5 | 17-31 | Win | 100 | 50 h 19 m | Show | |
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Saturday 8* (Regular Play) on Seattle vs. Carolina @ 8:15 p.m. ET |
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01-10-15 | Baltimore Ravens v. New England Patriots OVER 47.5 | Top | 31-35 | Win | 100 | 47 h 40 m | Show |
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Saturday 10* (Top Play) on OVER in New England vs. Baltimore @ 4:35 p.m. ET |
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01-04-15 | Detroit Lions +6.5 v. Dallas Cowboys | Top | 20-24 | Win | 100 | 74 h 47 m | Show |
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 10* (Top Play) on Detroit at Dallas @ 4:40 p.m. ET |
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01-04-15 | Cincinnati Bengals v. Indianapolis Colts OVER 49 | 10-26 | Loss | -110 | 70 h 8 m | Show | |
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 8* (Regular Play) on OVER in Indianapolis vs. Cincinnati @ 1:05 p.m. ET |
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01-03-15 | Baltimore Ravens +4 v. Pittsburgh Steelers | Top | 30-17 | Win | 100 | 55 h 26 m | Show |
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Saturday 10* (Top Play) on Baltimore at Pittsburgh @ 8:15 p.m. ET |
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01-03-15 | Arizona Cardinals +6.5 v. Carolina Panthers | 16-27 | Loss | -110 | 52 h 46 m | Show | |
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Saturday 8* (Regular Play) on Arizona at Carolina @ 4:35 p.m. ET |
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12-28-14 | Cincinnati Bengals +3.5 v. Pittsburgh Steelers | 17-27 | Loss | -110 | 27 h 42 m | Show | |
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 8* (Regular Play) on Cincinnati at Pittsburgh @ 8:30 p.m. ET |
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12-28-14 | Detroit Lions +7.5 v. Green Bay Packers | 20-30 | Loss | -110 | 23 h 38 m | Show | |
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 8* (Regular Play) on Detroit at Green Bay @ 4:25 p.m. ET |
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12-28-14 | Carolina Panthers +3 v. Atlanta Falcons | Top | 34-3 | Win | 100 | 23 h 37 m | Show |
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 10* (Top Play) on Carolina at Atlanta @ 4:25 p.m. ET |
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12-28-14 | San Diego Chargers v. Kansas City Chiefs | 7-19 | Win | 100 | 19 h 14 m | Show | |
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 8* (Regular Play) on Kansas City vs. San Diego @ 1:00 p.m. ET |
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12-28-14 | Cleveland Browns v. Baltimore Ravens OVER 39 | Top | 10-20 | Loss | -105 | 19 h 13 m | Show |
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 10* (Top Play) on OVER in Baltimore vs. Cleveland @ 1:00 p.m. ET |
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12-22-14 | Denver Broncos v. Cincinnati Bengals +4 | 28-37 | Win | 100 | 24 h 13 m | Show | |
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Monday 8* (Regular Play) on Cincinnati vs. Denver @ 8:30 p.m. ET |
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12-21-14 | Seattle Seahawks v. Arizona Cardinals +8 | 35-6 | Loss | -110 | 31 h 60 m | Show | |
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 8* (Regular Play) on Arizona vs. Seattle @ 8:30 p.m. ET |
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12-21-14 | Buffalo Bills v. Oakland Raiders OVER 39 | Top | 24-26 | Win | 100 | 27 h 56 m | Show |
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 10* (Top Play) on OVER in Oakland vs. Buffalo @ 4:25 p.m. ET |
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12-21-14 | Indianapolis Colts +3.5 v. Dallas Cowboys | Top | 7-42 | Loss | -105 | 27 h 55 m | Show |
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 10* (Top Play) on Indianapolis at Dallas @ 4:25 p.m. ET |
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12-21-14 | Detroit Lions v. Chicago Bears +9.5 | 20-14 | Win | 100 | 24 h 32 m | Show | |
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 8* (Regular Play) on Chicago vs. Detroit @ 1:00 p.m. ET |
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12-20-14 | San Diego Chargers v. San Francisco 49ers OVER 40.5 | 38-35 | Win | 100 | 31 h 15 m | Show | |
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Saturday 8* (Regular Play) on OVER in San Francisco vs. San Diego @ 8:25 p.m. ET |
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12-20-14 | Philadelphia Eagles -7 v. Washington Redskins | 24-27 | Loss | -115 | 27 h 20 m | Show | |
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Saturday 8* (Regular Play) on Philadelphia at Washington @ 4:30 p.m. ET |
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12-18-14 | Tennessee Titans v. Jacksonville Jaguars OVER 40 | 13-21 | Loss | -110 | 26 h 0 m | Show | |
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Thursday 8* (Regular Play) on OVER in Jacksonville vs. Tennessee @ 8:25 p.m. ET |
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12-15-14 | New Orleans Saints -3 v. Chicago Bears | 31-15 | Win | 100 | 76 h 14 m | Show | |
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Monday 8* (Regular Play) on New Orleans at Chicago @ 8:30 p.m. ET |
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12-14-14 | Dallas Cowboys v. Philadelphia Eagles -3 | 38-27 | Loss | -120 | 52 h 14 m | Show | |
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 8* (Regular Play) on Philadelphia vs. Dallas @ 8:30 p.m. ET |
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12-14-14 | Denver Broncos v. San Diego Chargers OVER 50.5 | Top | 22-10 | Loss | -107 | 48 h 50 m | Show |
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 10* (Top Play) on OVER in San Diego vs. Denver @ 4:05 p.m. ET |
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12-14-14 | Houston Texans v. Indianapolis Colts -6.5 | 10-17 | Win | 100 | 45 h 46 m | Show | |
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 8* (Regular Play) on Indianapolis vs. Houston @ 1:00 p.m. ET |
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12-14-14 | Cincinnati Bengals +1.5 v. Cleveland Browns | Top | 30-0 | Win | 100 | 45 h 45 m | Show |
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 10* (Top Play) on Cincinnati at Cleveland @ 1:00 p.m. ET |
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12-11-14 | Arizona Cardinals v. St. Louis Rams OVER 39.5 | Top | 12-6 | Loss | -105 | 28 h 30 m | Show |
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Thursday 10* (Top Play) on OVER in St. Louis vs. Arizona @ 8:25 p.m. ET |
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12-08-14 | Atlanta Falcons +13 v. Green Bay Packers | 37-43 | Win | 100 | 47 h 40 m | Show | |
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Monday 8* (Regular Play) on Atlanta at Green Bay @ 8:30 p.m. ET |
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12-07-14 | New England Patriots -3.5 v. San Diego Chargers | 23-14 | Win | 100 | 32 h 37 m | Show | |
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 8* (Regular Play) on New England at San Diego @ 8:30 p.m. ET |
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12-07-14 | Buffalo Bills v. Denver Broncos OVER 47.5 | Top | 17-24 | Loss | -103 | 27 h 9 m | Show |
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 10* (Top Play) on OVER in Denver vs. Buffalo @ 4:05 p.m. ET |
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12-07-14 | Baltimore Ravens +3 v. Miami Dolphins | 28-13 | Win | 100 | 24 h 7 m | Show | |
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 8* (Regular Play) on Baltimore at Miami @ 1:00 p.m. ET |
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12-07-14 | Indianapolis Colts -3.5 v. Cleveland Browns | Top | 25-24 | Loss | -100 | 24 h 5 m | Show |
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 10* (Top Play) on Indianapolis at Cleveland @ 1:00 p.m. ET |
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12-04-14 | Dallas Cowboys v. Chicago Bears +4 | 41-28 | Loss | -115 | 23 h 40 m | Show | |
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Thursday 8* (Regular Play) on Chicago vs. Dallas @ 8:25 p.m. ET |
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12-01-14 | Miami Dolphins v. NY Jets +7 | 16-13 | Win | 100 | 14 h 53 m | Show | |
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Monday 8* (Regular Play) on NY Jets vs. Miami @ 8:30 p.m. ET |
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11-30-14 | Denver Broncos -1 v. Kansas City Chiefs | 29-16 | Win | 100 | 27 h 12 m | Show | |
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 8* (Regular Play) on Denver at Kansas City @ 8:30 p.m. ET |
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11-30-14 | New England Patriots +3 v. Green Bay Packers | Top | 21-26 | Loss | -100 | 23 h 8 m | Show |
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 10* (Top Play) on New England at Green Bay @ 4:25 p.m. ET |
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11-30-14 | New Orleans Saints +5 v. Pittsburgh Steelers | 35-32 | Win | 100 | 20 h 43 m | Show | |
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 8* (Regular Play) on New Orleans at Pittsburgh @ 1:00 p.m. ET |
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11-30-14 | Cincinnati Bengals v. Tampa Bay Buccaneers OVER 44 | Top | 14-13 | Loss | -110 | 20 h 44 m | Show |
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 10* (Top Play) on OVER in Tampa Bay vs. Cincinnati @ 1:00 p.m. ET |
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11-27-14 | Seattle Seahawks v. San Francisco 49ers OVER 39.5 | Top | 19-3 | Loss | -108 | 25 h 55 m | Show |
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Thursday 10* (Top Play) on OVER in San Francisco vs. Seattle @ 8:30 p.m. ET |
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11-27-14 | Philadelphia Eagles +3 v. Dallas Cowboys | 33-10 | Win | 105 | 21 h 13 m | Show | |
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Thursday 8* (Regular Play) on Philadelphia at Dallas @ 4:30 p.m. ET |
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11-27-14 | Chicago Bears v. Detroit Lions OVER 47 | 17-34 | Win | 100 | 20 h 16 m | Show | |
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Thursday 8* (Regular Play) on OVER in Detroit vs. Chicago @ 12:30 p.m. ET |
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11-24-14 | Baltimore Ravens v. New Orleans Saints OVER 50 | Top | 34-27 | Win | 100 | 24 h 0 m | Show |
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Monday 10* (Top Play) on OVER in New Orleans vs. Baltimore @ 8:30 p.m. ET |
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11-24-14 | NY Jets v. Buffalo Bills OVER 41.5 | 3-38 | Loss | -110 | 21 h 18 m | Show | |
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Monday 8* (Regular Play) on OVER 41.5 in Buffalo vs. NY Jets @ 7:00 p.m. ET |
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11-23-14 | Dallas Cowboys v. NY Giants +4 | Top | 31-28 | Win | 100 | 46 h 37 m | Show |
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 10* (Top Play) on NY Giants vs. Dallas @ 8:30 p.m. ET |
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11-23-14 | Miami Dolphins v. Denver Broncos OVER 47.5 | Top | 36-39 | Win | 100 | 42 h 54 m | Show |
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 10* (Top Play) on OVER in Denver vs. Miami @ 4:25 p.m. ET |
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11-23-14 | Tennessee Titans v. Philadelphia Eagles -11 | 24-43 | Win | 100 | 39 h 25 m | Show | |
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 8* (Regular Play) on Philadelphia vs. Tennessee @ 1:00 p.m. ET |
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11-23-14 | Cincinnati Bengals v. Houston Texans OVER 43.5 | 22-13 | Loss | -105 | 39 h 58 m | Show | |
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NFL Sunday 8* (Regular Play) on OVER in Houston vs. Cincinnati @ 1:00 p.m. ET |