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Isaiah Crowell should lead the Cleveland Browns to a cover as an underdog in the week 15 NFL picks. Flickr

AFC North: Do you believe in Cleveland win total miracles?

May 19, 2017

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The once vaunted AFC North took a step back last season, with two of its usual contenders falling off a cliff. Can Cincinnati and Baltimore… Read More ›

The Kansas State Wildcats will attempt to exceed expectations again this season. Flickr/http://bit.ly/1eKL8Bx

Big 12 small on meaningful games, but big on intrigue in week 1

August 19, 2016

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Handicapping, NCAAF:

The Big 12 season opens with plenty of duds. Six of the 10 teams square off against FCS teams, meaning no line is given. But… Read More ›

Jay Cutler had a better season than some expected last year and could lead the Bears to a sneaky week 10n Survivor pool victory. Flickr/http://bit.ly/1h1u2Q5

Way too early look at week 1 NFL odds

April 20, 2016

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Handicapping, NFL:

Oddsmakers are already tipping their hands at what teams they anticipate to jump out of the gate in 2016 in the NFL. Here’s the way… Read More ›

Quarterback Peyton Manning had a tough season, but the Broncos were one of the NFL's best. Flickr/https://www.flickr.com/photos/craigindenver/8238961319/in/photolist-dy3Qae-aTBaE4-d9b3ho-pppGJN-7ypUrS-dcfpbi-oKxfcz-qjCBFT-fL7Eao-qAqNze-98ZGLU-5rQAhU-dcfrWD-dcfsbB-jHcR8R-qAqPnM-dcfwJ2-dPGmqA-bCTopP-7ypMdd-d9b1Vy-d9aHJG-d9az7W-9eKL1L-cMFPbA-9eGHaT-9mxw8R-9eKN1S-fL8gMz-8Z2cYq-dPAJer-dZUL2j-9mAx2f-8YY8NF-5TGkRM-32ZDDg-9mAyPJ-9mxwZc-9eKQfw-gVwzYr-dyrXL7-9mAybo-d9aUDA-445G7E-d9aCZQ-d9azzS-7jRsJ2-mfY1Qf-XmAVu-7vidft

Here’s why you should fade the public and go with Denver in Super Bowl 50

January 31, 2016

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Handicapping, NFL:

It’s tempting to follow the public and go with Carolina in Super Bowl 50. But there’s a reason why underdogs had their best season since… Read More ›

Alabama has been stellar against the spread at home this season. Flickr

Why you need to start watching SEC college basketball

January 28, 2016

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Handicapping, NCAAB:

The college basketball season is about to heat up during the final full month of conference basketball. Before that starts, don’t miss out on what’s… Read More ›

How Denver reached Super Bowl 50 against the spread

January 27, 2016

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Handicapping, NFL:

Much like Carolina, it took awhile for oddsmakers to adjust to Denver. Unlike the Panthers, the Broncos weren’t near as reliable against the spread. The… Read More ›

Jonathan Stewart is a not a good option in the 2018 fantasy football draft. Flickr/http://bit.ly/1NcEbGn/Parker Anderson

How Carolina reached Super Bowl 50 against the spread

January 26, 2016

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Handicapping, NFL:

Carolina wasn’t only the best team straight up during the 2015 NFL season. The Panthers did serious work to the spread during its 15-1 campaign.… Read More ›

Adrian Peterson should be avoided in the upcoming fantasy football draft. Flickr/http://bit.ly/1fo7Sqm/Mike Morbeck

Underdogs have best year in NFL since 2006

January 23, 2016

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Handicapping, NFL:

Betting the favorite has always been the classic underdog story. This year in the NFL, that underdog story didn’t work out well for the vast… Read More ›