Alabama State minus 6 1/2 at Mississippi Valley State Mississippi Valley State could be the worst team in the country. The Delta Devils have strong credentials for this: Last in defense giving up 99.6 points a game. Last in points per possession and near the bottom in scoring at 55.7 points per game. They also […]
Gone, but never forgotten. So many noteworthy baseball players died in 2020, including seven Hall of Famers. Only once before, in 1972, had so many baseball Hall of Famers died in a single year. I’m very glad 2020 finally is finished, but I’ll remember these seven Hall of Famers because I grew up watching them. Bob […]
Michigan State minus 4 hosting Purdue The buy sign is back on Michigan State after the Spartans won their second straight game beating 15th-ranked Rutgers, 68-45, at home this past Tuesday. It wasn’t just the Spartans winning, but how they won. This probably was Michigan State’s best defensive game of the season. The Spartans held […]
St. Louis minus 8 1/2 hosting Duquesne Handicapping college basketball has never had a pandemic element to it until 2020. Now COVID-19 issues have to be taken into consideration with certain teams. It’s become part of the handicap. There’s an Atlantic 10 Conference opener today between Duquesne and St. Louis that is a perfect example […]
Warriors at Bucks Under 232 (Early Start) My first look on NBA Christmas Day games is to the Under. Concentration can be called into question on this day because players probably were with their families celebrating the holidays. This matchup fits other handicapping elements to the Under in addition to having an early start time. […]
Believe it or not, there’s a worse NFL coach than Adam Gase. His name is Anthony Lynn and he was on full display last night. Lynn’s Chargers beat the undermanned Raiders, 30-27 in overtime. Those who had the underdog Chargers and the Over were winners. But at what price to your health? Brilliant rookie quarterback […]
