Sunday, September 30, 2012

Week 4 NFL Picks: New York Giants vs Philadelphia Eagles Predictions & Odds

The New York Giants travel to their NFC East rivals the Philadelphia Eagles in this week 4 NFL Sunday night primetime match-up. The Giants vs. the Eagles is always a great and intense rivalry, and this one should be no different. The G-Men are the hotter team right now, but will they be able to steal a win on the road against Michael Vick and company? Here's a preview of what you can expect in the game.



Eli Manning has his team riding high right now, following a blowout win over the Carolina

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Saturday, September 29, 2012

Week 5 College Football Picks: Texas vs Oklahoma State Predictions & Odds

The conference schedule for the Big 12 starts heating up in week 5, as the Texas Longhorns travel to Stillwater to play the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Before the season began, if you had picked which team would be 3-0 with a number 12 ranking heading into the game, you likely would have sided with the Cowboys. Of course, that's not the case, and Texas comes in as the unbeaten, ranked team, looking to score a big road win as they work to reestablish themselves as a strong contender for the conference

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Ohio State vs Michigan State Picks, Predictions & Odds

The Big Ten takes center stage once again this weekend, as the Ohio State Buckeyes travel to play the Michigan State Spartans in a major showdown in the conference. The Buckeyes enter the Week 5 game ranked number 14, and have a 4-0 record. The Spartans are at 3-1, and have a number 20 record. With many of the top teams in the conference already suffering a defeat this year, this is a game with major implications, and could be a potential preview of the title game at season's end.



First year Ohio

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Friday, September 28, 2012

Hawaii vs BYU Picks, Predictions & Odds

Friday night on ESPN, Hawaii travels to BYU for a primetime showdown. The Warriors will look to score a big upset victory, while the Cougars will look to bounce back from a very low scoring, close loss on the road against Boise State in a kind of bizarre, and very memorable game. Here's what to expect as these two team's collide on Friday night to kick off your weekend of college football betting.



BYU lost 7-6 against Boise State last weekend, and as mentioned, this was a topsy-turvy kind of game,

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Thursday, September 27, 2012

Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens Picks, Predictions & Odds

The big Thursday night showcase game this week will feature the Baltimore Ravens welcoming the Cleveland Browns into town. This division rivalry is always interesting even when the teams are on opposite sides of the rankings, as they are once again. But the history there, with the Ravens formerly being the Browns, and the death of the owner who made that move, Art Modell, just recently, will ensure a high quality game. Here's a look at what to expect.



The Baltimore Ravens enjoyed a pretty

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Stanford vs Washington Picks, Predictions & Odds

As Stanford and Washington heading into their Pac-12 showcase this week, in Thursday night's ESPN college football prime time game, you'd be hard pressed to say you expected these clubs to be where they are. Stanford is suddenly the number 8 team in the country, sitting at 3-0 after knocking out national champion hopefuls USC. Washington, for its part, is at least 2-1 thus far on the season. So will the Cardinal keep cruising in this weeknight game?



Stanford was supposed to be a decent opponent

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Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Week 4 NFL Predictions: Top 5 NFL Picks Against The Spread

As week 4 of the 2012 NFL season continues, the league is displaying its parity once again, with almost every team sitting at 2-1 or 1-2, and very few either undefeated or winless. As the games get underway this weekend, here are a few of the top 5 NFL picks against the spread for Week 4 to keep in mind as you make your fantasy predictions.



At Baltimore -12 Cleveland

The Ravens are dealing with a ton of emotion right now. The death of Torrey Smith's brother followed by the comeback win over the

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Week 4 NFL Picks, Predictions & Odds

As the 2012 NFL season continues, week 4 will be the first week of the year with teams having bye weeks. Right now, the standings are packed across the league, as there are but a few undefeated or winless teams remaining. Here's a rundown of the week 4 NFL picks, predictions and odds.



At Baltimore -12 Cleveland: The Ravens stay on the home front in a short week and welcome a divisional opponent to town. They'll win, but the Browns beat the spread as Baltimore recovers from the intensity a few days

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Monday, September 24, 2012

Monday Night Football: Green Bay vs Seattle Picks, Predictions & Odds

On Monday Night Football here in week 3 of the 2012 NFL season, the Green Bay Packers travel to Seattle to take on the Seahawks in what should be a fun game. Aaron Rodgers and company will have to navigate the loud, unwelcoming surroundings in Seattle, home of the 12th man and one of the best home field advantages in the league. With both teams sitting even at 1-1 thus far, which team will grab their second victory on the year?



The Packers have had two very different performances in their first

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Sunday, September 23, 2012

Week 3 NFL Picks: Philadelphia Eagles vs Arizona Cardinals Predictions & Odds

The Philadelphia Eagles head to the Arizona Cardinals this weekend for a match between old NFC East rivals, before the Cardinals were rightfully moved out West. it's also a surprising meeting between two 2-0 teams, and features some other intriguing angles as well. Here's a rundown of what to expect with the Eagles vs. Cardinals game here in week 3 of the 2012 NFL season.



The Eagles have stumbled and fumbled through way through 2 games, but somehow they have emerged with wins in both of them.

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Week 3 NFL Predictions: Pittsburgh Steelers vs Oakland Raiders Picks & Odds

The Pittsburgh Steelers make a trip to the West coast this weekend, as they travel to Oakland to take on the Raiders. These two put on drastically different performances last weekend, and we'll see if that carries into this weekend and the results of this game. The Steelers of course will enter the game as favorites, but will they be able to pull off the road victory amongst the rowdy black hole faithful of the Raiders?



Oakland went to Miami last weekend and just got destroyed by the Dolphins. The

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Saturday, September 22, 2012

Michigan vs Notre Dame Picks, Predictions & Odds

For Notre Dame, this is likely the biggest game in the tenure of Brian Kelly as head coach for the Fighting Irish, as his undefeated number 11 ranked team plays at home against number 18 Michigan, in a Saturday evening showcase match-up. They'll be looking to move to 4-0 for the first time since 2002, which is pretty hard to believe. However, they won't have it easy with the Wolverines, particularly since Michigan has had the edge on them as of late.



In their annual rivalry, the Wolverines have

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College Football: Kansas State vs Oklahoma Picks, Predictions & Odds

In one of four matches between ranked college football teams this weekend, the number 15 Kansas State Wildcats travel to play the number 6 ranked Oklahoma Sooners. Each team has cruised against subpar opposition thus far on the season, so it's the first real test for both squads. Bob Stoops has seen so many promising seasons go down the drain as of late it seems, so will he be able to keep his team heading in the right direction with a big conference win here?



Oklahoma has played UTEP and Florida

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Friday, September 21, 2012

UFC 152 Fight Card, Predictions & Odds

UFC 152 takes place this Saturday night on pay-per-view, and it's an intriguing card which includes two championship fights. Of course, the headline fight is Jon Jones defending his light heavyweight strap against Vitor Belfort, as Bones steps into the cage following the cancellation of UFC 151 because he wouldn't accept replacement opponent Chael Sonnen, after Dan Henderson suffered an injury.



He'll be looking to put on a show here against the UFC legend, to help win back some of the fans he lost

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Baylor vs UL Monroe Picks, Predictions & Odds

On Friday night, the Baylor Bears travel to Malone Stadium to take on the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks. If you just had to do a double take at the first sentence, you're certainly not the only one out there. Why exactly is this a showcase game here in the 2012 college football season? Didn't Robert Griffin III leave for the NFL as the number 2 pick, leaving the Bears shorthanded? And since when does anybody pay attention to Louisiana-Monroe?



Well, the Warhawks scored a massive upset in their first

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Thursday, September 20, 2012

New York Giants vs Carolina Panthers Picks, Predictions & Odds

Week 3's big Thursday night game of the week features the New York Giants heading to Carolina to take on Cam Newton and the Panthers. This is an intriguing game to see just where both of these clubs are after two weeks. Will Newton lead his team to another big home victory, or will the Giants get two in a row in the W column after a disappointing week 1 home loss?



The schedule has been a bit crazy for the Giants. They opened the season on a Wednesday night, then had a week and a half off until

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BYU vs Boise State Picks, Predictions & Odds

Thursday night's ESPN college football showcase game features the Boise State Broncos playing on their vaunted blue turf, and welcoming the Brigham Young Cougars into town. Boise State is back into the top 25 after their win last weekend, and they certainly don't want to fall right back out. They light up the scoreboard at home, and in primetime games, so will they be able to take care of business in that fashion against BYU?



The story for Boise State this season was of course that so many of

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Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Week 3 NFL Predictions: Top 5 NFL Picks Against The Spread

There are a lot of intriguing games on the docket for week 3 in the 2012 NFL season. Most of the games for the weekend are in-conference, but out of the division, save for a few exceptions on both counts. Here's a rundown of the top 5 NFL picks against the spread for week 3 for you to keep in mind as you make your fantasy predictions.



At Indianapolis -3 Jacksonville

Andrew Luck has his first career victory out of the way, and he gets to stay at home and welcome the Jacksonville Jaguars onto his

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Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Week 3 NFL Picks, Predictions & Odds

Week 3 action here in the 2012 NFL season is loaded with a full schedule of games, beginning with another Thursday night special. Here's the rundown for the complete lineup of week 3 NFL picks, predictions and odds.



NY Giants -1 At Carolina

The Giants needed 500 yards from Eli Manning in order to come back and beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Here though, the pass rush will contain Cam Newton, and Manning will limit early mistakes to lead the Giants to victory on the road.

At Chicago -7.5 St.

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Sunday, September 16, 2012

Baltimore vs Philadelphia Picks, Predictions & Odds

One of the highlight games here in week 2 of the 2012 NFL season will see the Baltimore Ravens travel up I-95 a stretch and pay a visit to the Philadelphia Eagles. Both teams won their games in week 1, although they certainly looked quite a bit different in the process. There's also some off the field news which could play an impact on the outcome of this game. So will the Ravens clamp down on Michael Vick and company?



The big news of course is the sad passing of Ravens owner Art Modell. Modell,

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New York Jets vs Pittsburgh Steelers Picks, Predictions & Odds

In one of the biggest games of the second week of the 2012 NFL season, the New York Jets head to Pittsburgh to take on the Steelers. Both of these teams are led by their great, attacking defenses, and both have high aspirations for the season, although the Jets were dealing with a lot of criticism before the year began. So will Rex Ryan lead his team to another big victory, or will the Steelers grab their first win of the year?



Last weekend, the premier game was Sunday night's match between the

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Saturday, September 15, 2012

Alabama vs Arkansas Picks, Predictions & Odds

The Alabama vs. Arkansas SEC showdown this weekend is a bit different than it was projected to be. Alabama, the number 1 team in the country and the defending national champs, were to be heading to their top 10 ranked conference and division rivals, in a huge match-up with implications for the entire season. And now? Well, not so much.



Last week, Arkansas was absolutely stunned by Louisiana-Monroe, losing 34-31. You can call that a fluke or a bad weekend or the result of a couple of tough breaks,

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Friday, September 14, 2012

Florida vs Tennessee Picks, Predictions & Odds

The Florida Gators will head on the road to meet their SEC brethren and rivals in the Tennessee Volunteers this weekend. While this is a longstanding, fierce rivalry, there really hasn't been much competition between the two clubs as of late. After Tennessee won the game in back to back seasons in '03 and '04, Florida has reeled off seven straight victories, many of which have come in blowout fashion.



This year though, the gap between these two programs has certainly been closed, as each looks to

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Washington State vs UNLV Picks, Predictions & Odds

On Friday night, Washington State travels to Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas to take on the UNLV Rebels. UNLV has gotten off to a disappointing 0-2 start on the season, while Washington State has split their first two games of the year. Even on the road, Washington State will be the large favorites in this game, and UNLV will need to pull out all the stops in order to get their first win of the 2012 campaign.



These clubs met in 2011 for the first time in 20 years, and it wasn't much of a game.

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Thursday, September 13, 2012

Week 2 NFL Point Spreads & Odds

Week 2 of the 2012 NFL season gets started with another exciting Thursday night game, before moving into a full slate of exciting games on Sunday afternoon. From division rivalries to early season showdowns, surprise upstarts and performances and much more, there's a lot to look at here in week 2. Here's a quick overview of the week 2 NFL point spreads and odds. For every game, the favorite is listed first.



 

At Green Bay -6 Chicago 51.5 -$285 +$245: Green Bay plays host to their old

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NFL Week 2 Predictions: Top 5 NFL Picks Against the Spread

There are a lot of great games on the docket for week 2 of the 2012 NFL season. If you're looking to get in on the action and place a few bets, or just make the right moves with your picks league, then here are a few games for you to consider. Check out the top 5 games in week 2 for betting against the spread.



At NY Giants -7.5 Tampa Bay

The Giants welcome the Buccaneers into town, and welcome rookie head coach Greg Schiano back to New Jersey, where he coached at Rutgers for so long. Tampa Bay

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Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Notre Dame to the ACC

Breaking news has come in the ever-changing world of NCAA conferences, realignment and rumors that Notre Dame, famously an independent school, will join the Atlantic Coast Conference. This move will be for all sports, while the football team actually will remain independent. It's a unique scenario with potential benefits for both sides, and also leaves the ACC as a likely future home for Notre Dame football if they ever decide to give up their independence.



However, that doesn't mean that Notre

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Week 2 NFL Predictions Against the Spread

It's good to have NFL football back in our lives, and the action continues here in week 2 of the 2012 NFL season with some more great games. We don't have to wait long either, as everything will get going immediately with another Thursday night game.



Right here, find a list of some of the week 2 NFL predictions against the spread which you should be considering. There are lots of opportunities to pick upset winners or to play with the spread and back a surprise team or two. Take a look.

At NY

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Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Week 2 NFL Picks, Predictions & Odds

An exciting week 1 of the 2012 NFL season has come to a close, which means it's time to start looking ahead to next weekend. There's another great slate of match-ups on the docket, including division rivalries, early season tests, and much more. Here's the rundown with a complete collection of week 2 NFL picks.



At Green Bay -5 Chicago

The Packers are coming off a disappointing week 1 loss at home to the 49ers, while the Bears looked strong in their opening match against the Colts. Starting 0-2,

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Monday, September 10, 2012

Cincinnati vs Baltimore Picks, Predictions & Odds

The first of two Monday night games in week 1 of the 2012 NFL season, and by most accounts the more interesting of the two games, pits AFC North rivals against one another as the Cincinnati Bengals travel to Baltimore to play the Ravens. Not only are they divisional rivals, but they're also both playoff teams from last year, and they're both teams that are looking to do even better here in 2012. So which one gets moving with a big week 1 victory?



Baltimore is a perennial contender, but for all of

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Monday Night Football: San Diego vs Oakland Picks, Predictions & Odds

Week 1 of the 2012 NFL season gets underway with a special two game showcase on Monday Night Football. The second of those two games will showcase two AFC West teams against one another, as the San Diego Chargers head on the road to play the Oakland Raiders. Both teams have a lot of question marks to answer for the upcoming year, but both teams are also feeling optimistic about their chances.



San Diego has been the classic case of wasted potential and wasted talent over the past several seasons.

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Sunday, September 9, 2012

Carolina vs Tampa Bay Picks, Predictions & Odds

The Carolina Panthers and Cam Newton will head down to Tampa Bay to play the Buccaneers and their new head coach, Greg Schiano, formerly of Rutgers. Newton is looking to build on his fantastic rookie campaign, and take the Panthers from a team to keep an eye on in the future, to a team to watch right now. The Buccaneers are simply looking for a fresh start and some reinvigoration, so which NFC South team will get the upper hand with a week 1 win?



Schiano was a surprising hire, but the Buccaneers

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NFL Week 1: New England vs Tennessee Picks, Predictions & Odds

The Tennessee Titans play host to the New England Patriots in week 1 of the 2012 NFL season. For the Titans, it's the dawn of a new era, as quarterback Jake Locker takes the reins for the team, and tries to show that he has what it takes to be a top level player in the NFL. Of course, for the Patriots, it's business as usual for that franchise. So will the Titans notch a big, surprising early win, or will the Patriots keep things rolling?



The New England Patriots are locked and loaded, and ready

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Saturday, September 8, 2012

Florida vs. Texas A&M Picks, Predictions & Odds

The Florida Gators travel to Texas to take on the Texas A&M Aggies in a game with two big welcomes. For the Gators, it's a welcome back to the top 25 in the country, at least for now. They're currently ranked at number 24 in the nation. For the Aggies, it's a welcome to SEC football, and just a small smart to the many challenges that will be awaiting them on the rest of the year.



This is an important year for Florida and head coach Will Muschamp. Florida really needs to take a major step ahead

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Purdue vs. Notre Dame Picks, Predictions & Odds

Purdue travels to South Bend to take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish this Saturday. The two teams enter with a shared 1-0 record, but of course, these two teams aren't really on equal ground. The Fighting Irish have high hopes for their 2012 season, and third year head coach Brian Kelly knows he better start delivering. At one of the highest profile of places all across the country, year three may as well be now or never time if no progress is shown on the field.



It's not doomsday just yet for

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Friday, September 7, 2012

NFL Picks Week 1: Indianapolis vs Chicago Predictions & Odds

Fans in Indianapolis are very excited to see the regular season debut of new quarterback Andrew Luck this Sunday, as the Colts head to Chicago the play the Bears. This will be an intriguing game for football fans, as they see not only what Luck looks like, but also what the Bears look like after they have brought in some more players in the offseason to try to take things to the next level.



For Chicago, this is a very big season for them, and they want to compete for a championship. They have

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Utah vs. Utah State Picks, Predictions & Odds

An intrastate rivalry game takes center stage on Friday night as the Utah Utes travel all the way to Utah State to play the Aggies. Utah, of course, is embarking on its 2nd season in the Pac-12, while Utah State calls the WAC home. But will the Utes be able to throw around their big conference muscle, or will the Aggies play tough on their home turf?



Kyle Whittingham is still the head man in charge here for the Utah Utes. Last year, the Utes finished 8-5, a respectable showing, although it

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Thursday, September 6, 2012

Pittsburgh vs. Cincinnati Picks, Predictions & Odds

In this week's college football Thursday night showcase game, the Pittsburgh Panthers travel to play the Cincinnati Bearcats in a Big East rivalry game that won't be a Big East rivalry game for long, as Pittsburgh leaves the conference for the ACC following the season. Nonetheless, it's an important conference game for this season, as each club tries to position itself at the head of the pack and in line for a big bowl game. However, if this wasn't a Thursday night game, all on its own, you can be sure

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Week 1 NFL Picks: Seattle vs Arizona Predictions & Odds

The NFC West begins their battle for the 2012 NFL season as the Seattle Seahawks visit the Arizona Cardinals. Both of these teams have a lot of questions, but one squad definitely seems to be more optimistic than the other. The San Francisco 49ers appear basically assured of winning the division once again, but the Seahawks are positioning themselves to try to make a run towards the Wild Card. Will get they moving in the right direction in year 3 for head coach Pete Carroll?



Carroll has never been

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Wednesday, September 5, 2012

NFL Week 1: Atlanta vs Kansas City Picks, Predictions & Odds

On Sunday afternoon, the Atlanta Falcons visit Kansas City to take on the Chiefs in each team's 2012 NFL season opener. The first week of the season is always an exciting time, however, this is a big game for each team as they try to set the tone for what the rest of the season has in store for themselves. So will the Falcons come out ahead and establish themselves as title contenders, or will the Chiefs begin erasing the memories of their poor 2011 showing?



The Chiefs really struggled out of the

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Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants Picks, Predictions & Odds

The 2012 NFL season gets underway with a special Wednesday night opener, as the Dallas Cowboys head to New Jersey to play the defending Super Bowl champions, the New York Giants. Games are always intense for these division rivals, but should be even more so with this game, as it's a rematch of the final regular season game of last season. With the playoffs on the line for each team, the Giants won the game, stamping their ticket to the postseason and of course going on to win it all, while the Cowboys

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Tuesday, September 4, 2012

NFL Power Rankings Week 1

With the first week of the 2012 NFL season ready to get started, here's a quick look at the week 1 NFL power rankings and projections to help get you prepared for all of the opening action.

1. New York Giants: The defending champs deserve to be in the number 1 position. Eli Manning, Tom Coughlin and their 2nd Super Bowl victory deserve that much.

2. New England Patriots: The Patriots are just as talented and deep as they were last season, maybe even more so. They will win and win big this

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Week 1 NFL Picks, Predictions & Odds

The 2012 NFL season is finally getting underway, and there's an exciting slate of opening week match-ups, beginning with the season kickoff featuring the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys. Take a look at every game on the schedule for week 1 right here.



NY Giants -4 Dallas

The Giants begin their championship defense with a home game against the rival Cowboys, who they beat in the final week of the season last year to make the postseason. The Giants won't let down their home faithful here,

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Monday, September 3, 2012

Georgia Tech vs. Virginia Tech Picks, Predictions & Odds

 

Two ACC opponents and Coastal division rivals meet on Labor Day evening in an ACC showcase as the conference looks to get back into the mix as a premiere one in major college football. Georgia Tech will head up to Blacksburg to play the Virginia Tech Hokies. Virginia Tech enters the game ranked as the number 16 team in the country, and Georgia Tech is looking to make a splash as perhaps a dark horse candidate to emerge this season.



Virginia Tech, of course, is usually right at the

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Saturday, September 1, 2012

Clemson vs Auburn Picks, Predictions & Odds

Clemson vs. Auburn has turned into quite the rivalry over the past few seasons. The South Carolina, ACC Tigers, won the contest last year, coming back from an early upset, avenging a defeat from 2010. They would go on to win the ACC crown later in the season. In the 2010 showdown, it was the SEC Tigers from Alabama that got the nod in a huge comeback win, riding Cam Newton to victory there, and then to the BCS championship.



Opening up the season here in 2012, it's the third straight season that

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Michigan vs Alabama Picks, Predictions & Odds

Football fans don't have to wait very long this year until the first high profile match of the season. Things get off to a fast and furious start during college football's opening weekend, with a huge showdown between the Michigan Wolverines, and the Alabama Crimson Tide, in a neutral site match at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas. Michigan comes into the game ranked at number 8, and Alabama at number 2, so this is a serious game with serious implications for the rest of the year.



Michigan won 11 wins in

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