Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Holy Wagers - Turkey Edition

These picks are for the games for Thursday through Sunday of Thanksgiving week. You can always view my season long track record in the upper left hand corner using the link. I have a 57% winning percentage with a +8 betting units for the year. Remember, all wagers should be for 1 unit, with the exception of 2 units on the Most Blessed Wager. Now for the picks.

COLLEGE

Memphis -7.5 vs. SMU - [Most Blessed Wager of the Week] The Tigers have hit their stride, and will be playing an awful Pony defense in their fired coach's last game. Prediction - Memphis 42 SMU 21

Kentucky -3 vs. Tennessee - This game is important and on the road for the Vols. Not good, since their best player is Neyland stadium. I think this will be close but a late score ruins the Vols hopes for Atlanta. Prediction - Kentucky 28 Tennessee 24

UConn +17 @ West Virginia - WVU is playing for a shot at the National Title game, assuming the Big 12 eliminates itself. I think they will be playing a bit tense against a solid UConn team. Just too many points. Prediction - WVU 42 UConn 28

PRO

Seattle -3 @ St Louis - The Rams only scored 13 last week against the 49ers, and I just dont think they have the guns to outscore the Seahawks. Prediction - Seattle 27 Rams 13

Titans -1.5 @ Bengals - Despite losing Monday night, the Titans had their strongest passing performance of the season and moved the ball all up and down the field on Denver. A few costly turnovers and three plays given up over 50 yards were the only difference. I expect the Titans D to return to form with Haynesworth back. Prediction - Titans 34 Bengals 27

Chicago -1.5 vs. Broncos - Denver is just not that good away from home. They were largely outplayed by the Titans, yet their win will probably give them some false confidence. The Bears will sling it around and get a turnover or two, not unlike Denver's trip to Detroit earlier this year - Prediction - Chicago 31 Denver 21.

Good luck, and Happy Thanksgiving!

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