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 […]
Broncos plus 4 at Panthers Down Christian McCaffrey and D.J. Moore plus possible defensive starters due to a COVID-19 outbreak, the 4-8 Panthers have no business being this high of a favorite. Denver also is 4-8, but the Broncos showed last week they are still fighting hard covering against the Chiefs in a 22-16 road […]
Raiders minus 7 1/2 at Jets Rich Kotite. Bruce Coslet. Even Lou Holtz. The Jets have had some bad coaches throughout their history. Adam Gase can take his rightful place among those coaching dregs. You want two things going for you in a handicap: Liking one side and confidently fading the other side. That’s the […]
By Stephen Nover Steelers minus 10 hosting Ravens The Ravens are dealing with a stacked deck here. But this game sure looks like it is going to be played. That’s too bad for the Ravens because they are missing so many key components that I can’t see them staying within double-digits of the Steelers. This […]