Tag: NCAAF
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CW9: Week 7 college football betting guide
The CW9 will take a weekly look at nine of the college football games that I’m interested in from an investment standpoint. I will focus on a number of factors, such as unit specific mismatches, scheduling opportunities and discovering value in the the market perception of teams. You can follow all of my plays for…
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DeGen and Juice Episode 8: CFB Week 7 betting preview part two
Collin Wilson (@Collin1) and I (@stuckey2) dive deep into the college football betting action on Saturday, focusing on the most intriguing matchups, prime lookahead spots and the letdown potential for both Michigan State and Iowa State. We also have you covered on the latest key injuries and offer our weekly ML underdog parlay (a 12-1…
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DeGen and Juice Episode 7: CFB Week 7 betting preview part one
Collin Wilson (@_Collin1) and I (@stuckey2) recap all of the betting action across college football from Week 6 and talk value on the card for the weekday games in Week 7. At least listen to hear us make fun of ourselves for betting UNLV on Saturday. Enjoy! Be part of the Action Download the Sports…
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College football futures betting watch – Week 6
The College Football Playoff selection committee will reveal its first top 25 rankings on October 31st. The Action Network will bring you the latest CFB rankings along with power ratings, current futures odds and some chatter about the paths of the potential teams involved throughout the remainder of the season. Updated Odds – October 10th…
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Football Bad Beats: Moose Club Week 6
According to a recent story from the USA Today, Nevada now has dangerous moose. However, anybody that bets football knows that Nevada has always been full of moose. The term "Moose" has been used for years within the sports betting world to reference a bad beat. It originated within some of the old school gambling…
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Sunday Morning Coffee: Week 7 college football projections
Welcome to Sunday Morning Coffee, a short look at college football projected lines before release in Las Vegas or offshore. This weekly column examines where the point spread should open or trend. Hangover, overlook and general box score notes from the week’s previous action will be captured to help any college football investor get action…
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Week 6 Saturday six pack: Six college football pounders
Each week, I will pick out a new variety six pack for Saturday morning in addition to my six favorite situational sides on the college football card. Short and simple. Charleston Southern +27 You know I love my big FCS dogs catching FBS teams in sandwich spots; Indiana should sleepwalk through this game after a…
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What’s On When and Where on Saturday: College Football Week 6
Make sure you get your pregame started early, since four of the top five teams kick off at noon ET. Keep your eye on the storm coming up the Gulf. It doesn’t look like it will significantly impact any games directly, but it is certainly worth monitoring. All games are free except for Marshall at…
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CW9: Week 6 college football betting guide
The CW9 will take a weekly look at nine of the college football games that I’m interested in from an investment standpoint. I will focus on a number of factors, such as unit specific mismatches, scheduling opportunities and discovering value in the the market perception of teams. You can follow all of my plays for…
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DeGen and Juice Episode 6: CFB Week 6 Betting Preview Part Two
Collin Wilson (@_Collin1) and I (@stuckey2) dive deep into the college football card this Saturday to find the best bets on the board while sprinkling in some NFL and MLB talk. We also share our worst moose and best sportsbook stories. Enjoy! Be part of the Action Download the Sports Action app at the App…
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Moose club Week 5 – The Redskins were not the worst beat of the weekend
A late edition this week since I obviously had to create a new list after the double moose on the last football play of the weekend. The term "Moose" has been used for years within the sports betting world to reference a bad beat. It originated within some of the old school gambling forums over…
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DeGen and Juice Episode 5: CFB Week 6 Betting Preview Part One
Collin Wilson (@_Collin1) and I (@stuckey2) take a closer look at the betting week that was in college football while also touching on some college hoops and NFL. I also tell Collin that I told him not to bet Tennessee (lie) and I swear off Clemson once again (lie). Enjoy! Be part of the Action…
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Sunday Morning Coffee: Week 6 CFB Projections
Welcome to Sunday Morning Coffee, a short look at college football projected lines before release in Las Vegas or offshore. This weekly column examines where the point spread should open or trend. Hangover, overlook and general box score notes from the week’s previous action will be captured to help any college football investor get action…
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Week 5 Saturday 6 Pack: Six College Football Pounders
Each week, I will pick out a new variety six pack for Saturday morning in addition to my six favorite situational sides on the college football card. Short and simple. SMU/UConn Over 76 Since I only have five situational spots I like using current lines, I am throwing in a total this week. SMU has…
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What’s On When and Where on Saturday: College Football Week 5
Make sure you hit the liquor store and get back to your couch by 7:30 p.m. ET, since five of the top 15 teams kick off between 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. The originally scheduled game between Memphis and Georgia State was canceled this week so that Memphis could play its postponed conference game with…
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CW9: Week 5 College Football Betting Guide
The CW9 will take a weekly look at nine of the college football games that I’m interested in from an investment standpoint. I will focus on a number of factors, such as unit specific mismatches, scheduling opportunities and discovering value in the the market perception of teams. You can follow all of my plays for…
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DeGen and Juice Episode 4: College Football Week 5 Betting Part One
Collin Wilson (@_Collin1) and I (@stuckey2) look back at the week that was in college football from a betting perspective and also take a look at the upcoming spreads for the weekday games in Week 5. Slam (@slamdeal) also joins us for the first 10 minutes to talk Las Vegas. We go through some of…
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Football Bad Beats: Moose Club Week 4
I can’t believe pucks and hoops are right around the corner. We are just weeks away from losing unders on empty net goals with 1.9 seconds left and cursing +8 underdogs who foul down 7 with 0.6 seconds left. We all should cherish this time of the year when we only have to deal with…
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Sunday Morning Coffee: Week 5 CFB Projections
Welcome to Sunday Morning Coffee, a short look at college football projected lines before release in Las Vegas or offshore. This weekly column examines where the point spread should open or trend. Hangover, overlook and general box score notes from the week’s previous action will be captured to help any college football investor get action…
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Week 4 Saturday 6-Pack: Six Situational College Football Pounders
Each Saturday, I will pick out a new variety 6-pack for Saturday morning in addition to my six favorite situational sides on the college football card. Short and simple. UMass +28 Great spot to fade Tennesee in a noon kick after a heartbreaking loss to Florida with a tough conference game against Georgia on deck.…
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What’s On When and Where: College football Week 4
The below channel guide is organized by kickoff time and includes every college football game involving an FBS school along with the spread/total – something only true degenerates will appreciate. I have added the DirecTV channels in parentheses next to each game for your reference. This is the first weekend without any cancellations. Neutral site…
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CW9: Week 4 college football betting value breakdown
The CW9 will take a weekly look at nine of the college football games that I’m interested in from an investment standpoint. I will focus on a number of factors, such as unit specific mismatches, scheduling opportunities and discovering value in the the market perception of teams. You can follow all of my plays for…
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DeGen and Juice Episode 3: College Football Week 4 Betting Part Deux
Collin Wilson (@_Collin1) and Preston (@SportsCheetah) join me to preview this Saturday’s college football card, as we try to provide valuable insight across the board before you get your action down this weekend. I even allowed some NBA betting talk, but cut that off after two minutes. Be part of the Action Download the Sports…
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DeGen and Juice Episode 2: College Football Week 4 Part 1
Collin and I dive into what we learned from Week 3 and look into the weekday games for Week 4. We also touch on the NFL, SuperContest, and even some reality TV. Come listen to us laugh at ourselves for our Missouri/Purdue bets. Be part of the Action Download the Sports Action app at the…
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Sunday Morning Coffee: Week 4 CFB Projections
Welcome to Sunday Morning Coffee, a short look at college football projected lines before release in Las Vegas or offshore. This weekly column examines where the point spread should open or trend. Hangover, overlook and general box score notes from the week’s previous action will be captured to help any college football investor get action…
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Saturday 6-Pack: Six Situational Pounders
Each Saturday, I will pick out my six favorite situational sides on the college football card. Short and simple. North Texas +22 Great spot to catch Iowa sleeping after a road OT win at Iowa State with a home game against Penn State on deck. SMU +22.5 Got a 22.5 after waiting for the 21+.…
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What’s On When and Where: Week 3
The below channel guide is organized by kickoff time, and includes every college football game involving an FBS school along with the spread/total – something only true degenerates will appreciate. Keep in mind that Indiana/FIU and Georgia Tech/UCF were both canceled. Also, Florida State/Miami was postponed until October. The only game below that you won’t…
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DeGen and Juice: Episode 1
Stuckey and Collin discuss the Week 3 college football card while touching on the Super Contest, Ted Cruz, and Brian Cushing. Be part of the Action Download the Sports Action app at the App Store or Google Play
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CW9: Nine Week 3 CFB Spots to Scoop
The CW9 will take a weekly look at nine of the college football games that I’m interested in from an investment standpoint. I will focus on a number of factors, such as unit specific mismatches, scheduling opportunities and discovering value in the the market perception of teams. You can follow all of my plays for…
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Football bad beats: The Moose Club, Week 2
The term "Moose" has been used for years within the sports betting world to reference a bad beat. It originated within some of the old school gambling forums over 15 years ago and has stuck ever since. The most active season for the actual animal Moose is in the autumn (obviously), as this is the…
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Sunday Morning Coffee: Week 3 Point Spreads
Welcome to Sunday Morning Coffee, a short look at College Football projected lines before release in Las Vegas or offshore. This weekly column examines where the point spread should open or trend. Hangover, overlook and general box score notes from the week’s previous action will be captured to help any college football investor get action…
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CW9: Nine CFB games for the Week 2 slate
The CW9 will take a weekly look at nine of the college football games that I’m interested in from an investment standpoint. I will focus on a number of factors, such as unit specific mismatches, scheduling opportunities and discovering value in the the market perception of teams. You can follow all of my plays for…
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Wild first CFB weekend against the numbers
Isn’t it good to have football back?! One of the really cool recent scheduling trends in college football is the loading up of big games over the Labor Day holiday weekend. It allows the networks to cash in on big-name teams playing each other, complete with sponsored "kickoff" branding, and it allows some top teams…
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Sunday Morning Coffee: Week 1 Aftermath
Welcome to Sunday Morning Coffee, a short look at College Football Projected Lines before release in Las Vegas or Offshore. This weekly column examines where the Point Spread should open or trend. Hangover, Overlook, and general Box Score notes from the Week’s previous action will be captured to help any College Football investor get action…
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Pac-12 Officials Hold Colorado State to 3 Points in a Dominant Week 1 Win
It takes a special kind of farce to shock people about the performance of a Pac-12 officiating crew, but don’t ever underestimate the level of incompetence that this group can achieve. Last night in Denver, their drink of choice was Offensive Pass Interference as they called 3 questionable ones on Colorado State. That sounds bad…
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CW9: Nine Week 1 Angles to Consider
The CW9 will take a weekly look at the 9 of the College Football games that I have interest in from an investment standpoint. I will focus on a number of factors, such as unit specific mismatches, scheduling opportunities, and discovering value in the the market perception of teams. You can follow all of my…
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2017 Pac-12 South Betting Preview: One-Horse Race
South Division Can a team from the South division finally win the Pac-12? It seems hard to believe, but a team from the South has not won the Conference since 2008 (USC). Oregon or Stanford won the Pac-12 for seven straight years before Washington took home the title last season. USC appears to be the…
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2017 Heisman Betting Preview: Hey Darnold
Preseason Heisman betting can be as tough as predicting what number will hit on a roulette spin, but there are some position trends that you should at least be familiar with before you put your chips down on the wheel. Since 2000, 14 of the 17 Heisman Trophy Winners have been quarterbacks. Two of the…
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Oklahoma State Cowboys 2017 Betting Preview: Pieces are in Place for the Pokes
Offseason Notes It’s hard to imagine any team had a better offseason than Oklahoma State. Yes, offseason. After the Cowboys dominated Colorado 38-8 in last season’s Alamo Bowl, projections and predictions for 2017 have soared. It’s not like folks thought OSU was some sort of world-beater after going 10-3 overall and 7-2 in the Big…
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2017 Oklahoma Sooners Betting Preview: What About Life After Bob?
We received great feedback on the local perspective included within the Ohio State Team Preview. As a result, we reached out to Oklahoma Insider, Andrew Gilman (@andrewgilmanok), for his take on the 2017 Sooners, which you will find in the italicized text below. Offseason Notes Out are running backs Samaje Perine and Joe Mixon, both…
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Week 1 Returning Production Mismatches: Defensive Advantages
This is part 2 of the Week 1 Returning Production matchup analysis; you can find part 1 here For this piece, I simply compiled a list of the week 1 matchups with the largest S&P+ Returning Production discrepancies from a defensive vs offensive perspective. Below you will find a list of the 10 largest gaps,…
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Week 1 NCAAF Returning Production Mismatches: Offensive Advantages
As you may have noticed while reading the Conference and Team Previews, Returning Production is one of numerous angles that I consider when capping College Football during the preseason. As the season progresses, these production charts diminish in value as players acquire experience. Additionally, Returning Production is much less critical when evaluating teams with elite…
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2017 Big 12 Betting Preview
Big 12 Preview The Big 12 Championship Game is back! For the first time since 2010, the Big 12 will play a conference championship game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington during the first weekend of December. The Big 12, which, naturally, consists of 10 teams and is void of divisions, will feature a regular season…
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Ohio State Buckeyes 2017 Betting Preview: Barrett or Bust
Offseason Notes If you are looking for team specific commentary, please reference the bonus section at the bottom of this team preview for a deep dive into the Buckeyes 2017 season from the perspective of who I go to for unbiased, in depth Ohio State info, Scott Springer (@springco). Expected Win Totals CW Projected Total…
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2017 ACC Atlantic Betting Preview: Chop Chop, Get in Here
ACC Atlantic Preview The 2017 ACC Atlantic Division sports 3 teams (Clemson, Florida State, Louisville) capable of playing in a New Years Six Bowl, and another that could finally have a breakthrough season (NC State). I took a stab at Florida State to win the ACC at +135 when first released; that number has subsequently…
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2017 ACC Coastal Betting Preview: Do the Hokie Pokie and Get Your Money Down
ACC Coastal Preview The ACC Coastal Division is a total crapshoot in 2017. The media pundits have proclaimed the Miami Hurricanes as the favorite to win this division at +163, but Virginia Tech is not far behind at +178. Further inspection reveals that Bud Foster may have his best defense in years in Blacksburg, so…
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Michigan Wolverines 2017 Betting Preview: Maize and Youth
Offseason Notes Michigan only returns 5 starters from 2016, but that does not necessarily mean the season is lost. The Wolverines may lack experience, but the roster will be filled with an abundance of talent. Ohio State dealt with similar turnover last season, but they still managed to get to the College Football Playoff. I…
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Michigan State Spartans Betting Preview: The Leftovers
Offseason Notes Sparty ranks way down on the S&P+ Returning Production chart at 124th in the nation. The Michigan State offseason was characterized by attrition and turmoil, something Sparty fans didn’t want to see after a 3-9 season in 2016. The losses that will hurt the most occurred in the spring after a number of…
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Maryland Terrapins Betting Preview: Scheduling Brutality
Offseason Notes Maryland returns 14 Starters (7 on each side of the ball) from a 6-7 2016 team that started off 4-0 before losing 7 of its final 9 games, including a 36-30 defeat to Boston College in the Quick Lane Bowl. Their 6 wins in 2016 were against teams that had a combined 20…
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Penn State Betting Preview: Playoff Bound?
Offseason Notes Penn State, ranked 27th overall in S&P+ Returning Production, brings back 16 starters in 2017, including over 90% of their skill players snaps. The Nittany Lions will attempt to defend their B1G Title with one of the most talented rosters in the country. The offense should be absolutely electric once again as Penn…
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Indiana Hoosiers 2017 Football Betting Preview: Start Popping Your Popcorn
Offseason Notes The big news out of Bloomington this offseason was that Indiana Defensive Coordinator Tom Allen would replace Kevin Wilson as Head Coach. Wilson, who allegedly was let go due to player treatment issues, was subsequently hired by Ohio State, Indiana’s week 1 opponent. The first Indiana season opener against a conference opponent in…
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Northwestern Wildcats Betting Preview: 2017 B1G Champs?
Offseason Notes Northwestern ranks 30th in S&P+ Returning Production as they bring back 16 starters, 8 on each side of the ball. The Wildcats will have an extremely experienced roster playing for one of the most stable coaching staffs in FBS, as Pat Fitzgerald enters his 12th year in Evanston with both an Offensive and…
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2017 Purdue Boilermakers Betting Preview: It’s a True Brohmance
Offseason Notes Purdue, ranked 62nd in S&P+ Returning Production, brings back 13 starters from a team that lost 7 in a row to finish the 2016 season after a 3-2 start. This offseason, Purdue hired a new Head Coach, Jeff Brohm, who experienced tremendous success while at Western Kentucky especially on the offensive side of…
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2017 Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Preview
Offseason Notes Iowa will be dealing with plenty of turnover in the experience department in 2017 as they come in at 118th in the S&P+ Returning Production rankings. Kirk Ferentz became the longest tenured coach in FBS after Bob Stoops announced his retirement. Coach Ferentz’s son, Brian, will move from OL Coach to Offensive Coordinator…
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2017 Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Preview: Going Low
Offseason Notes Huskers only return 10 starters from their 2016 squad and rank 126th in S&P Offensive Returning Production. They must replace a number of key starters on the offensive side of the ball including QB Tommy Armstrong, who will be replaced by Tulane transfer, Tanner Lee. The Blackshirts will also need to replace their…
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Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Preview: Fleck Can Row Through This Schedule
Offseason Notes Minnesota has plenty of turnover to deal with this offseason on both the coaching staff and roster. PJ Fleck enters as the new Head Coach after getting Western Michigan to a New Years Six Bowl game. Fleck brought over his Offensive Coordinator at Western Michigan, Kirk Ciarrocca, to take the same position for…
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Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Preview
Offseason Notes Rutgers brings back 13 starters from an abysmal 2016 season. Chris Ash returns for his second year as Head Coach still searching for his first Conference win after Rutgers finished 0-9 in the B1G in 2016. Ash brought in former Minnesota Head Coach, Jerry Kill, as the new Offensive Coordinator. Kill, Rutgers’ 8th…