Introducing Johnny 5

I'd like to welcome our newest handicapper to the HC&P team, Johnny 5. He will be picking the scores of all the Big 10 games this fall. Here is his first installment.

Thursday, Sept 2nd
Indiana over Townson 45-13
Ohio St over Marshall 42-9
Minnesota over Middle Tenn St 24-17

Saturday, Sept 4th
MSU over Western Mich 34-10
PSU over Youngstown St 31-6
Mich over Conn 27-21
Illinois over Missouri 24-20
Notre Dame over Purdue 35-24
Wisc over UNLV 38-13
NW over Vandy 20-14

Iowa over EIU 34-6
*Pick-to-Click: Marvin McNutt

Johnny 5

#10-Indiana Hooisers

Indiana is no longer a basketball school. Unfortunately, it has never been a football school either. QB Ben Chappel returns to give the crimson and cream hope as does a weak early season schedule. If Indiana can defeat Michigan at home, they will likely start 5-1. After that however the road gets much tougher. The Hoosiers play Ohio State, Iowa, Penn State and Wisconsin this year. Look for 2 or at most, 3 conference wins for Indiana this fall.

#11 Minnesota Golden Gophers

Desperation is a stinky cologne and the Gophers once again reek. Adam Weber returns but he will have little help. There is an exception this season to Minnesota's annual weak preconference schedule...........a visit from USC in week 3. With Indiana not on the schedule, I would not expect more than 1 conference victory from this group.

2010 Big Ten Preview

Hello again loyal degenerates, after a several month hiatus, we are back and ready to fund your next shopping spree with stone cold, lead pipe locks.

We'll start the fall with our Big 10 season preview the next 5 days. If you will recall last season, our Big 10 preview/predictions were spot on other than the fact that we for some unknown reason thought Ron Zook was a competent coach. As of press time, we have no idea where Coach K is and Slap Shot Bob is currently holding out for a new contract. Apparently he thinks picking 39% winners warrants a raise. Stay tuned, the madness begins Thursday.

WE'RE BACK

2/24

NCAAB Record: 77-58-6 +39.1 units
5* 1-0-1 +5 units
4* 2-1 +3.6 units
3* 12-6-1 +16.05 units
2* 52-42-4 +13.2 units
1* 10-8 +1.25 units

3* Indiana St +10
2* Minny +3 (-105)
2* Oky St +9
2* St. Louis +4.5
1* Bradley +4.5
1* Penn St +8 (-115)
1* Arkansas -1.5
1* Temple -4

Still looking at a couple more...

2* Depaul +14
2* Colorado +14
2* Charlotte +10
2* SDSU +8
1* Arkansas -1.5 (adding a unit to this)


NBA Record: 35-26-1 +19 units
5* 1-0 +5 units
3* 7-3 +11.1 units
2* 19-16-1 +2.6 units
1* 8-7 +0.3 units


3* Rockets +4.5 (-115)
2* Wizards +1.5 (-115)
2* Bucks -6
2* Pistons +4

COACH KRACKER

KABOOOOOOMMMM!!! 5* BOMB on the Warriors wins outright by 4 points as a 5pt dog! I called for a 5-7pt win by the Warriors. 3* BOMB on the Pistons +5 wins outright as well!! Overall we picked up another +7.75 unts pushing us to almost +60 units in the last month!!



NCAAB Record: 77-57-6 +41.3 units
5* 1-0-1 +5 units
4* 2-1 +3.6 units
3* 12-6-1 +16.05 units
2* 52-41-4 +15.4 units
1* 10-8 +1.25 units

2* WV/UConn over 136


NBA Record: 33-26-1 +16 units
5* 1-0 +5 units
3* 7-3 +11.1 units
2* 18-16-1 +0.6 units
1* 7-7 -0.7 units

2* Wizards +2.5
1* Hawks +5

COACH K-2/21

NCAAB Record: 75-56-6 +39.35 units
5* 1-0-1 +5 units
4* 2-1 +3.6 units
3* 12-6-1 +16.05 units
2* 51-41-4 +13.4 units
1* 9-7 +1.3



2* ASU -1.5

1* Duke -12.5 (-105)

1* St. Bonny +4.5 (-105)





NBA Record: 31-24 +10.2 units
3* 6-3 +8.1 units
2* 18-16 +0.6 units
1* 7-5 +1.5 units

2* Pistons +5

2* Warriors +5

2* Hawks/Warriors under 212.0

2* Warriors +10 and Pistons +10 (5pt teaser)

1* Rockets +2

1* Blazers -1

BOOM SHAKE THE ROOM

6-2 overall last night picking up another +7.4 units!! We have a trio of 3* BOMBS dropping tonight! Good Luck!!


NCAAB Record: 74-56-6 +36.35 units
5* 1-0-1 +5 units
4* 2-1 +3.6 units
3* 11-6-1 +13.05 units
2* 51-41-4 +13.4 units
1* 9-7 +1.3


3* UNI/ODU over 113



NBA Record: 31-21 +19 units
3* 6-1 +14.7 units
2* 18-15 +2.8 units
1* 7-5 +1.5 units

3* Blazers -3
3* Magic -6.5
2* Nets +3

BOMBS OVER BAGHDAD

BOMBS WERE DROPED LAST NIGHT. BOMBS WENT KABOOOOOOOM!!! Picked up another 6.6 units and tonight we'll look to continue our Bookie Beat Down!!

NCAAB Record: 69-54-6 +30.95 units
5* 1-0-1 +5 units
4* 2-1 +3.6 units
3* 11-6-1 +13.05 units
2* 46-39-4 +8 units
1* 9-7 +1.3 units

2* Marquette -6.5
2* Cuse +1.5
2* St. Mary's -7
2* Arkansas St +7
2* Tenn Tech +10
2* Minny pk
2* Washington -3 and Florida -4 (5pt teaser)

NBA Record: 30-21 +17 units
3* 6-1 +14.7 units
2* 17-15 +0.8 units
1* 7-5 +1.5 units

2* Celtics +3.5

BOOM GOES THE DYNAMITE!

KABOOOOOOM!! 5* BOMB cashes easily along with both 3* BOMBS!! Finished the evening 3-2 +7.7 units pushing our overall units to +43.45 since coming back here on the blog site January 24th. That's an average of around +14-15 units of profit per week!!

Tonight we're coming right back with a 4* BOMB!!


NCAAB Record: 65-52-6 +24.35 units
5* 1-0-1 +5 units
4* 1-1 -0.4 units
3* 10-6-1 +10.05 units
2* 44-37-4 +8.4 units
1* 9-7 +1.3 units

4* Mizzou -2.5
3* Penn St +7 (-105)
2* Ohio St -3
2* Seton Hall pk
2* Ball St pk
2* Illinois St -5


NBA Record: 30-20 +19.2 units
3* 6-1 +14.7 units
2* 17-14 +3 units
1* 7-5 +1.5 units

2* Knicks -2 (-105)

BOMBS ON YOUR MOMS

BOMBS are dropping tonight!! A 5* and a pair of 3*'s. Let's have ourselves a big night!!

NCAAB Record: 62-50-6 +16.55 units
5* 0-0-1 +0 units
4* 1-1 -0.4 units
3* 8-6-1 +4.05 units
2* 44-36-4 +10.6 units
1* 9-7 +2.3 units

5* Eastern Illinois -4.5
3* Will & Mary +3
3* Wake Forest +6
2* Miss St +3
1* Creighton +9

V-DAY

NCAAB Record: 56-44-6 +14.35 units
5* 0-0-1 +0 units
4* 1-1 -0.4 units
3* 7-6-1 +1.05 units
2* 41-34-4 +9 units
1* 7-3 +4.7 units


2* Illinois +2.5
2* Louisville +8
2* Cuse/Louisville under 150.5

I'll be back with an update....

3* Rutgers +11.5

2* St.Josephs +4.5

2* St.Johns +5.5

1* USC -7

1* Minnesota pk

1* Boston College +9

1* La Salle +4.5

1* Bowling Green pk

1* Northwestern/Minnesota over 135

DESPERATION?

NCAAB Record: 49-34-4 +15.15 units
5* 0-0-1 +0 units
4* 1-1 -0.4 units
3* 7-5-1 +4.35 units
2* 37-30-2 +9.4 units
1* 4-2 +1.8 units





3* Wash St +11

2* ODU -14

2* St. Louis +5

2* Murray St -11.5

2* Xavier +4.5

2* Wright St -13

2* Miss St -10

2* Va Tech -6.5

2* Marquette -9

2* Loyola Marymount +5

1* Rhode Island +4

1* Loyola-Chi -6

1* Portland -2

1* Youngstown St pk

TGIF

2-1 last night!! Nailed the 3* BOMB on Boise and another profitable night!! Kind of a large card in NCAAB considering the small amount of games but my numbers say we're showing value in these spots so we'll ride it out. FYI, I won't be around tomorrow at all. Good Luck!!

NBA Record: 30-19 +20.3 units
3* 6-1 +14.7 units
2* 17-14 +3 units
1* 7-4 +2.6 units

1* Sophs -12

NCAAB Record: 47-32-4 +15.55 units
5* 0-0-1 +0 units
4* 1-1 -0.4 units
3* 7-5-1 +4.35 units
2* 35-28-2 +9.8 units
1* 4-2 +1.8 units

2* Pitt +3 (-105)
2* Idaho St +5 (-115)
2* Dartmouth +6.5 (-105)
2* Niagra +10 and Manhattan +16 (5pt teaser

COACH K-FEB 11

Been a few days...but we're back and ready to do some damage tonight!! We started off on FIRE in NCAAB but have cooled down a bit thanks to our BOMBS not cashing like I'd hoped they would. NBA remains hot as we are hitting at a 63% clip!! Either way we are still positive in both arenas and look to add some more tonight.

NBA Record: 30-18 +22.7 units
3* 6-1 +14.7 units
2* 17-13 +5.4 units
1* 7-4 +2.6 units

2* Nuggets -5 (bought half)

NCAAB Record: 45-32-4 +10.55 units
5* 0-0-1 +0 units
4* 1-1 -0.4 units
3* 6-5-1 +1.35 units
2* 34-28-2 +7.8 units
1* 4-2 +1.8 units

3* Boise St +7
2* MTSU -5

COACH K

Who Dat?! Hope you were all able to cash the 2* +200 Saints to win the Super Bowl play I put out 2 weeks ago when I said that not Favre nor Manning would beat the Saints!! In a rush so here's tonight's card. First 5* BOMB of the NCAAB season dropping tonight! This should be a 10+ point winner.

NCAAB
5* New Mexico St -2
2* West Virginia -5 (wait on this to go down)
2* Texas +2.5 (wait on this to go up)
2* Citadel +7

NBA
3* Mavs/Warriors over 218
2* Hornets +9.5
2* Warriors +5 (-115)

SNOWVECHKIN

The Caps have now won an outrageous 14 in a row after defeating Pittsburgh in what was the best regular season NHL game I have ever seen. The Caps have 3 tough road games this week before the Olympic Break......if they win all 3 they will tie the NHL record of 17 consecutive wins held by the Pittsburgh Penguins.

SUPER SATURDAY

NCAAB Record: 35-26-3 +17.25 units
4* 1-0 +4 units
3* 4-4-1 -1.35 units
2* 28-20-2 +13.8 units
1* 3-2 +0.8 units

Early Plays
2* Wake Forest +4.5
2* Ball St +7 (bought 1/2)

Afternoon/Evening
4* Memphis -4.5
3* Miss St +3.5
3* E. Mich -2
2* Michigan +1
2* Detroit +2
2* Memphis +0.5 and Michigan +6 (5pt teaser)

Still looking at a few more...be back in a bit

Added
2* Nova -3.5 HALFTIME
2* Drexel -6.5
2* KU/Nebraska over 133

****UPDATE****
Nice 3-0 Start to the day! Card is now final. Good Luck!!

Adding
2* N. Illinois +3
2* Wright St +8

FINAL CARD
4* Memphis -4.5
3* Miss St +3.5
3* E. Mich -2
3* Auburn +6
2* Nova -3.5 HALFTIME
2* Drexel -6.5
2* N. Illinois +3
2* Wright St +8
2* Michigan +1
2* Detroit +2
2* Wake Forest +4.5
2* Ball St +7 (bought 1/2)
2* KU/Nebraska over 133
2* Louisville -15 and UCLA +8.5 (5pt teaser)
2* Memphis +0.5 and Michigan +6 (5pt teaser)
1* Richmond -1.5

COACH K DROPPIN BOMBS ON YOUR MOMS

Nailed the 4* BOMB on Zona last night and finished 4-2 +4.35 units to get back on track!! We put our undefeated 3* BOMB record in the NBA to the test again. Let's get 'em!!

NCAAB Record: 35-26-3 +16.25 units
4* 1-0 +4 units
3* 4-4-1 -1.35 units
2* 28-20-2 +13.8 units
1* 2-2 -0.2 units

1* Yale +21.5

NBA Record: 16-8 +19.4 units
3* 5-0 +15 units
2* 14-11 +3.8 units
1* 5-4 +0.6 units

3* Pistons +3.5
2* Hawks -8
2* Kings +3
2* Wizards +18 and Nets +18 (5pt teaser)
1* Nuggets +8.5
1* T'Wolves +10.5

THE TITANIC

2nd losing night in a row, but we're coming right back and firing a 4* BOMB and a 3* BOMB at them tonight!!

NCAAB Record: 31-24-3 +11.9 units
3* 4-3-1 +2.1 units
2* 25-19-2 +10 units
1* 2-2 -0.2 units

4* Zona +10
3* Cinci +3.5 (-115)
2* LSU +7
2* Duke -12
2* Buffalo +1.5
2* Detroit +15.5


NBA Record: 16-8 +19.4 units
3* 5-0 +15 units
2* 14-11 +3.8 units
1* 5-4 +0.6 units

BACK TO REALITY?

Suffered a losing night, going 4-5 and dropping 2 units but nailed another 3* BOMB pushing us to 9-3!! Let's get back on track tonight!!

NCAAB Record: 29-21-1 +12.7 units
3* 4-3-1 +2.1 units
2* 23-16 +12.8 units
1* 2-2 -0.2 units

2* NCST +6
2* UMASS +8
2* Colorado +14.5
2* Penn St +15 (-115)
2* UTEP -7
2* Pitt/WV over 127
2* WV -5 and NCST +11 (5pt teaser)

NBA Record: 16-8 +21.2 units
3* 5-0 +15 units
2* 13-9 +6.2 units
1* 5-3 +1.7 units

2* Bulls +2
2* Heat +6 (-115)
2* Jazz/Blazers under 196.5
1* Wizards +6

GROUNDHOG'S DAY

Great way to kick off Feb!! 5-2 +5.7 units last night!! We are 41-24-1 +35.9 units in the last 8 days!!

NCAAB
3* Cuse/Providence under 169
2* Nebraska +4
2* Miami +7
2* Mississippi +11
2* Seton Hall/Nova under 166


NBA
2* Grizzlies +10
2* Clippers +8.5
2* Bucks +10
2* Pacers +2

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

NCAAB Record: 25-18-1 +10.3 units
3* 2-3-1 -3.9 units
2* 22-13 +15.4 units
1* 1-2 -1.2 units

3* Louisville -6
1* Texas ML -135




NBA Record: 14-6 +21.6 units
3* 4-0 +12 units
2* 11-6 +8.8 units
1* 3-2 +0.8 units

3* Kings +12
2* Bucks/Heat over 188
1* Grizzlies +2
1* Wizards +6
1* Mavs/Jazz under 200.5

THE WIZARD OF WESTWOOD

Since returning to Hot Chicks & Picks two weeks ago, Coach K has proven to be the the master of the hardwood, ripping off winning nights in both the NBA and NCAA. We will look to utilize Coach K's knowledge as March Madness approaches since outside of Iowa, I haven't watched a full college basketball game in 3 years.

NCAAB Record: 23-15-1 +13 units
3* 1-2-1 -3.6 units
2* 21-11 +17.8 units
1* 1-2 -1.2 units

3* Maryland +4.5

3* Pitt/USF over 126

2* Miami -2

2* Tennessee -8

2* Duquesne -7

NBA Record: 11-6 +14.6 units
3* 3-0 +9 units
2* 9-6 +4.8 units
1* 3-2 +0.8 units

3* Nuggets/Spurs under 198

2* T’Wolves -1.5

2* Celtics/Lakers under 196

COACH KRACKER

NCAAB Record: 22-13-1 +15.2 units
3* 1-2-1 -3.6 units
2* 20-9 +24.6 units
1* 1-2 -1.2 units



2* Cinci -8.5

2* San Fran +12.5 (-115)

2* Nevada -17





NBA Record: 9-5 +12.8units
3* 3-0 +9 units
2* 7-5 +3 units
1* 3-2 +0.8 units



2* Grizzlies -7

2* Bucks -4

2* Blazers +8.5



Also played the Hawks, but couldn’t get it up in time for the post.

COACH K

8-5 overall and another profitable night picking up +4 units!!



NCAAB Record: 21-10-1 +19.8 units
3* 1-2-1 -3.6 units
2* 19-6 +24.6 units
1* 1-2 -1.2 units

2* Wiscy-Mil -7.5

2* Brown +5

2* Butler -8 (-105)

2* Harvard/Columbia over 133




NBA Record: 9-5 +6.1units
3* 1-0 +3 units
2* 5-4 +1.2 units
1* 3-1 +1.9 units



3* Thunder -1.5

3* Bulls +4.5

2* Warriors +2

2* T’Wolves -1 (-105)

2* Blazers +5.5

1* Sixers +7
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COACH K IS A FLAME THROWER

4-0 SWEEP in NCAAB including a 3* BOMB WINNER on Florida and a split in the NBA helps us to a 5-1 evening +8.8 units!! We are now 16-4 +22 units this week!!

NCAAB
3* St. John’s +8.5 (personally grabbed 9, but will grade at 8.5)

2* Indiana St -1

2* Oregon -4

2* Mississippi -4

2* Oregon St +4

2* Mississippi St -3.5

2* Pitt/Rutgers over 125.5

1* Pacific -3.5

1* Loyola Chi +9.5



NBA
3* Suns -2

2* Magic -3.5

2* Raptors/Knicks under 217.5

1* Magic/Celtics over 189.5

COACH K REMAINS WARM

6-3 overall last night picking up +4.2 units and making us 11-3 +14.2 units the past 2 days!!

NCAAB
3* Florida -9
2* James Mad +3 (bought 1/2)
2* Charlotte +2
2* Providence +10 and Wichita St -1.5 (5pt teaser)


NBA
2* Heat +3.5
2* Spurs -3

COACH K HEATING UP!!

5-0 SWEEP yesterday! Let's get after 'em again tonight!!



NCAAB
2* BC +3.5
2* AF +19
2* Rutgers +17.5
2* South Carolina +8 (-115)
2* WV/Depaul over 123
2* Michigan +9 and K-State +7.5 (5pt teaser)

NBA
2* Lakers/Wizards under 199
1* Bucks +7

COACH K-1/25

NBA
2* Nuggets -5
2* Clippers +11.5
1* Celtics/Clippers under 189

NCAAB
2* Kansas -12
2* Furman -2

YOU PLAY TO WIN THE GAME

THE PRODICAL SON RETURNS!!

We are proud to announce Coach K has been signed to a 1 year, incentive based contract with HC&P! Here is his entry today:

NFL
5* Saints -3 (bought 1/2)
3* Jets +9
2* Saints/Vikes under 54
2* Saints +200 to win the Super Bowl

Well fellas, we've got ourselves 3 games left in the NFL and I plan on taking home all 3! Let's get right to it...WHO DAT WHO DAT WHO DAT GONNA BEAT DEM SAINTS?! Nobody! Not Brett Favre. Not Peyton Manning. Don't be surprised to see the Jets take out Manning today.

Without giving you every stat in the book that anyone can look up for themselves I'll give you the very simple and easy reasons why the Saints not only destroy the Vikes today, but win the Super Bowl. First off, home field advantage. The Vikes are 4-4 on the road this year losing their last 3 in a row. 3 of their road wins came in the first 5 weeks of the season when they were playing their "best ball of the year" against the likes of the Rams, Browns and Lions. Woo hoo! Their only other road win came against the Packers.

I think we all how the Saints have done this year at home and the advantage the Super Dome gives them. Aside from the last couple of games in the regular season, when the Saints were clearly resting ppl, they have dominated at home. But, here is the BIG reason why they will have success today...NOISE! Look at what the Vikes fans did to Romo and the Boys last week. Look at what the Saints fans did to Warner and the Cards. When the offensive line cannot hear, they are a split second slower, giving the defense a slight advantage on every passing down. Since the Vikes and AP have not shown they have been able to run the ball or take control on the ground for the last 7-8 weeks or so, I'm going to bet they won't have a whole lot of success today. Thus, forcing the Vikes into predictable passing situations and giving the Saints a clear advantage!

Bottom line here...Saints by 2 TD's or more. And with that said, we'll go ahead and play the Saints -3 and buy the half point for a little insurance (just in case, b/c we all know how important that 1/2 pt can be on the number 3).


I'm going to keep this one small...the Jets seem to be a team of destiny right now and with the Joes in love with the Colts, it makes me like the Jets even more. The Colts seem to have snuck by all year long. They've trailed in half of their games this year so that tells me they are a very good team to have won the amount of games they have won, but it also tells me they are beatable.

Anytime we're getting more than a TD and I have a top tier defense, I have to take a look. Anytime, that top tier defense is a top tier running team, I have nice looking play. Anytime those 2 factors are going up against a team who isn't a top tier defense, I'm ready to put my money where my mouth is. Bottom line here is I feel the Jets have a very good chance to steal a W tonight. We're looking at a total of 40 in this game (down from 41) so Vegas and the sharps both feel there won't be a ton of points scored in this game and neither do I. Can the Jets put up 17 points today? Yes. Will they hold Indy to 24 or less? Most likely. If the Jets score 17 or more this baby cashes.

NCAAB
3* Indiana St +6
3* Seton Hall -3
2* ECU +9
2* Iowa +10.5 and Youngstown St +5 (5pt teaser)

THE KING IS CROWNED!

After years and years of battles, Mr. Thursday Night has finally been crowned as the king of college football. The final tally in the Bowl Challenge was Mr. Thursday Night 6, Coach K 4. We attempted to contact Coach K but he was unavailable for comment.

There will be a short break on the site mainly because nobody gives a fuck about the NBA and our NHL "expert," Slapshot Fraud, has not shown his face since a disgraceful 2009.

NATIONAL TITLE GAME!

Coach K is on Texas plus 3.5. MTN is on Bama -3.5. The bowl challenge currently stands at 5-4 MTN.

ORANGE BOWL!

It's finally here. Both Coach K and MTN agree on Iowa plus 6. MTN has placed his 401k on the Iowa moneyline. GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HAWKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BOWL CHALLENGES TIGHTENS

MTN now leads the bowl challenge 5-4 with 4 games left.

Both Coach K and MTN agree on TCU -7 tonight.

MTN TAKES CONTROL

A 4-1 day for Mr. Thursday Night has put him in the drivers seat of the 1st annual Hot Chicks & Picks Bowl Challenge. The current tally board reads 4-2 MTN after FSU and PSU took care of business on New Years Day.

MR. THURSDAY NIGHT
ARKANSAS -6.5 VS EAST CAROLINA
MICHIGAN STATE +8 VS TEXAS TECH
OKLAHOMA STATE +3 VS OLE MISS
USF -7 VS NORTHERN ILLINOIS
SOUTH CAROLINA -4 VS UCONN

COACH K likes ARKANSAS, MICHIGAN STATE, OLE MISS, NORTHERN ILLINOIS AND UCONN.

NEW YEARS' DAY

Both Coach K and MTN went 3-2 yesterday and each picked up a point in the bowl challenge which now is tied at 2. Here are Mr. Thursday Night's picks for today:

NORTHWESTERN +9 VS AUBURN
FLORIDA STATE +2.5 VS WEST VIRGINIA
OREGON -4 VS OHIO ST
PENN STATE +1 VS LSU
FLORIDA -12.5 VS CINCY

**Update-Coach K has chimed in, he has the same picks as MTN other than the WVU/FSU game and LSU/PSU.

NEW YEARS EVE

Coach K got on the board last night after a horrific effort out of Arizona. The bowl challenge now stands tied at 1. 5 games on the slate today:

COACH K:

OKLAHOMA -10 VS STANFORD
IOWA STATE +2 VS MINNESOTA
MISSOURI -6.5 VS NAVY
AIR FORCE +5 VS HOUSTON
VIRGINIA TECH -5.5 VS TENNESSEE

MTN:
STANFORD +10 VS OKLAHOMA
IOWA STATE +2 VS MINNESOTA
MISSOURI -6.5 VS NAVY
HOUSTON -5 VS AIR FORCE
VIRGINIA TECH -5.5 VS TENNESSEE

BOWL CHALLENGE CONTINUES

MTN and Coach K, aka the Mega Powers teamed up last night for two winners. Despite what Slapshot Fraud may tell you, UCLA dominated that football game and would hammer Temple 9 times out of 10. Two more games today, and we do have a disagreement between Coach K and MTN. Heading into today, MTN leads 1-0.

COACH K: IDAHO -1 AND NEBRASKA -3

MTN: IDAHO -1 AND ARIZONA +3

TUESDAYS BOWL GAMES

Both Coach K and MTN took one on the chin last night. Texas A&M dominated the first half but turnovers and special teams prevented them from winning the game. Two more games tonight, Coach K and MTN are in agreement on these so be sure to lock it down ASAP. The bowl contest still stands at 1-0, MTN.

UCLA -4 VS TEMPLE

WISCONSIN +4 VS MIAMI

MR. THURSDAY NIGHT: 1, COACK K: 0

And the beatdown begins. A late touchdown by CJ Spiller gives the Clemson Tigers the cover over Kentucky. Overall we went 2-0-1 yesterday and 4-0-1 on the weekend. Today's matchup features Georgia and Texas A & M. Both Coach K and MTN have taken:

TEXAS A&M +7 VS GEORGIA

BOWL CHALLENGE!

We have some exciting news to report this morning on HC&P. Coach K, no doubt embarassed by being dominated by Mr. Thursday Night all year, has issued a challenge. The two titans of the industry will pick against the spread the remaining bowl games. Whoever has the best record at the end wins a game used #8 Cedar Falls Sluggers, Skyler Boyer jersey. This one of a kind jersey was used during the "bat bag bowl" in Cedar Rapids, IA. Here are today's selections:

MR. THURSDAY NIGHT-CLEMSON -6.5
COACH K-KENTUCKY +6.5

SUNDAY FOOTBALL

The tally board from yesterday reads Mr. Thursday Night 2, Coach K 0. Just one bowl game today but plenty of NFL action.

CLEMSON -6.5 VS KENTUCKY

DETROIT LIONS +14.5 VS SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

PITTSBURGH STEELERS -3 VS BALTIMORE RAVENS

Well I'm sure all you degenerates got a lump of coal for Christmas so it's time to make some money. The next 10 days will be filled with college bowl game locks so grab your egg nog, Captain Morgan and enjoy.

PITTSBURGH -1.5 VS NORTH CAROLINA

USC -7 VS BOSTON COLLEGE

THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL

We're back after a brief break, been recovering from the drunken christmas lights tour bus. Colts go down tonight folks, book it!

JACKSONVILLE +3.5 VS INDIANAPOLIS

SLAPSHOT FRAUD

SLAPSHOT BOB RETURNS!

Slap Shot Bob comes back from some very special NFL picks:


2* RAIDERS +1 vs Redskins
2* COWBOYS -3 vs Chargers
1* JAGUARS +3 vs. Dolphins

LINGY DINGY DONG UPDATE

Our NBA expert, Lingy Dingy Dong is taking a short vacation as he recovers from diaper rash. Hopefully he will be back to making horrible assesments of the NBA when 2010 comes around. Get well soon Lingy Dingy Dong!

THURSDAY NIGHT NFL

It's Coach K vs Mr. Thursday Night once again. For the record, the last two head to head battles between these titans of their industry have gone the way of MTN.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS -10 VS CLEVELAND BROWNS

MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL

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WEST PREVIEW-LINGY DING DONG

There’s nothing like the Wild Wild West when it comes to NBA basketball. We all love the up and down style the west brings. The competitiveness. The star players. The stacked teams. Outside of Lebron and D Wade, there’s not much happening out East. But out west, outside of the Spurs and their boring basketball, there’s not much that’s NOT happening.

Kobe, Ron Ron, Bynum emerging as a star to lead the favorite Lakers. Dirk having a career year. Nash and Amare. Carmelo and Chauncey. Roy and LaMarcus. Kevin Durant. Deron and Boozer. And of course let’s not forget 2 of the best white big men, Birdman and Kaman.

Is this going to be another year where a team with a 50-32 record misses the playoffs? Is this going to be the year that the Clippers finally live up to the hype? To answer the first question, yes. the second….no.

Predictions:

1. Lakers – way too much talent plus they are the DEFENDING CHAMPS

2. Denver – Melo is putting up MVP type numbers and with Mr. Big Shot running the point, look for this team to make a run for the title

3. Dallas – with Dirk taking the summer off, he is going to make a run at the MVP trophy and lead his team to a potential title. When Howard returns healthy, look out for the Mavs

4. Portland – most talent top to bottom but do they have enough experience? My guess is no.

5. San Antonio – they’ll always be there but they don’t have the youth to last through 4 rounds of the playoffs

6. Utah – very talented team with 2 stars and depth, but they just don’t have enough to topple the big dogs in the west

7. Phoenix – hot start ends in cold finish and another early exit for the Suns

8. Oklahoma City – Durant is becoming one of the best in the league and will lead his team to the playoffs.


Lakers v OKC – a laugher for the Lakers in this sweep

Denver vs Phoenix – in one of the most exciting, high scoring series ever, the Birdman proves to be too much for Amare and the Nuggets take it 4-2

Dallas vs Utah – another exciting series with scoring everywhere. Young vs old with Kidd vs Williams. Dirk vs boozer. What more could you ask for? In the end, Dirk proves to be too much as the Mavs take it 4-3.

Portland vs San Antonio – Spurs run out of gas and Portland’s depth and youth is the difference.

2nd Round

Lakers vs Portland – Portland gives the Lakers a scare after taking game 1. Kobe realizes that he’s only got a couple more good years in him and kicks it into high gear to lead the Lakers to a 4-3 win.

Dallas vs. Denver – in one of the best playoff match ups in NBA history, Denver and Melo prove to be too much and Chauncey acts as Robert Horry and seals the deal late in game 7.


Finals

Lakers vs Denver – Lakers take the first 2 games and it appears there is too much size with Pao and Bynum. However, the Nuggets make some defensive changes and the Birdman proves to be the difference shutting down the Lakers inside presence. The Lakers still win a close one in Denver, and seem to be in control. However, Kobe once again returns to the resort where he got in trouble and does it again. He loses focus and this helps the Nuggets finally make the next step and win the series on the Lakers home floor in 7.

NFL SUNDAY

2-2 yesterday, big day today will make it another winning week.

EAGLES +4 AT ATLANTA

BEARS -9 VS RAMS

COWBOYS -1 AT GIANTS

CARDINALS +3.5 VS VIKINGS

COACH K

3* Cal -6.5
3* Pitt +3 (buy 1/2)
3* ECU +3
3* La Tech -16.5 and Rutgers +5 (7pt teaser)
3* Clemson +8 and Arizona +14 (7pt teaser)
2* Rutgers -2
2* FIU -1.5
2* Nebraska/Texas under 47
2* ECU +9 and Pitt +8 (7pt teaser)

CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND

1-1 last night sets us up for the finest weekend of the year. I personally gaurantee all four of these are stone cold winners or your money back.

FLORIDA -5.5 VS ALABAMA

NEBRASKA +14.5 VS TEXAS

CINCINNATI -2 VS PITTSBURGH

GEORGIA TECH -1 VS CLEMSON

THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL

Yes ladies and degenerates, it is once again Thursday Night. Tonight we've got a college play for the Rose Bowl and our NFL lock of the month. And you are all welcome for the lock of the decade on Tuesday, I would like to thank the Virginia Tech Hoakies for funding my new 72 inch flat screen. Boom shaka laka.

NEW YORK JETS -2.5 AT BUFFALO BILLS

OREGON DUCKS -9.5 VS OREGON ST BEAVERS

LOCK OF THE YEAR

MENS COLLEGE BASKETBALL

VIRGINIA TECH -2 AT IOWA

MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL

A 6-4-1 week puts more money in our pocket. Also we once again saw Mr. Thursday Night dominate Coach K. Here's tonight's lock that should kick-off a monster week:

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS +1.5 VS SAINTS

NFL SUNDAY

A 5-3-1 week thus far has in a great spot to finish out the week:

PITTSBURGH +8 VS BALTIMORE

CINCY -13 VS CLEVELAND

AN EARLY X-MAS PRESENT FROM COACH K

NCAAF:
3* Mississippi St +8
3* South Carolina +3.5
3* Duke +11 and NCST +13 (7pt teaser)
2* Florida -25
2* Maryland +6
2* Utah St +3
2* Kentucky +3
2* Kansas +3.5
1* Oky St +8

NCAAB:
2* Louisville -3
2* Wichita St +2
2* Nova -13.5
2* Fresno St -3
2* St Johns +6

RIDE THE LIGHTNING

Red hot folks. I hope you all gave thanks for Mr. Thursday Night on Thursday. We've got some interesting matchups today with rivalry week.

OKLAHOMA STATE +8 VS OKLAHOMA

ARIZONA -3 VS ARIZONA STATE

GEORGIA TECH -7.5 VS GEORGIA

NOTRE DAME +10 VS STANFORD

BLACK FRIDAY

2-1 yesterday in the NFL will help to kickstart a monster weekend for Mr. Thursday Night. Here's what we're looking at today:

Auburn +10 vs Alabama

Illinois +20.5 at Cincy

TURKEY DAY TRIFECTA

Today my friends I present you with 3 sure fire locks that will surely make your Thanksgiving enjoyable even if you're stuck with the in-laws and uncle Eddie. Unfortunately it doesn't sound as though Matthew Stafford aka John Elway 2.0 will play due to the injury he sustained at the end of the game last week. With Stafford out, I suggest you put a little Culpepper on your turkey to end up with some extra spending cash for shopping on Black Friday.

DETROIT LIONS +11.5 VS GREEN BAY FUDGE PACKERS

DALLAS COWBOYS -13.5 VS OAKLAND RAIDERS

DENVER BRONCOS +7 VS NEW YORK GIANTS

MONDAY BLOODY MONDAY

The legend of Matthew Stafford has begun. I am proud to report that Gay Cutler is now the 4th best QB in the NFC North. We just missed a 3-0 NFL Sunday and ended up finishing the weekend at .500. We've got a pair of winners for you tonight, once again at no additional charge to you, the loyal gambling degenerates.

TEXAS -15 VS IOWA (COLLEGE B-BALL)

HOUSTON TEXANS -3.5 VS TENNESSEE TITANS

SUNDAY NFL

Another winning day yesterday and as a reward, today I present 3 NFL picks absolutely free of charge plus a bonus lock from Coach K, who claims you can be the "mortgage" on this one.

DETROIT -3 VS CLEVELAND

MINNESOTA -11 VS SEATTLE

ARIZONA -9 VS ST. LOUIS

**COACH K LOCK OF THE CENTURY**

BALTIMORE +2 VS INDIANAPOLIS

10/21-SATURDAY PICKS

Arizona +6 vs Oregon

Cal +7.5 vs Stanford

Washington Staet +31 vs Oregon St

BYU -10 vs Air Force

Notre Dame -6 vs UConn

MR. THURSDAY NIGHT

OKLAHOMA STATE -17 VS A PUTRID COLORADO BUFFALOES SQUAD

IT'S THE FINAL COUNTDOWN

MISSISSIPPI -5 VS TENNESSEE

WISCONSIN -8.5 VS MICHIGAN

COLORADO +5.5 VS IOWA STATE

IOWA +17 VS OHIO STATE

IDAHO +31.5 VS BOISE STATE

OREGON -17 VS ARIZONA STATE

5 STAR BONUS PICK FROM COACH K: TCU -20 VS UTAH.

TWO FOR THURSDAY

Today and today only, Mr. Thursday Night offers two selections at no additional charge to you, the gambling degenerate.

The Bears are who we thought they were but they'll rally against a slumping 49ers squad. We also like Rutgers to knock off USF.

RUTGERS -2 VS USF

CHICAGO BEARS +3 VS SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

NBA PREVIEW

NBA PREVIEW…..KIND OF by: Lingie Dingie Ding Dong

First things first, I would like to apologize to you all for the tardiness of this post, I was busy with my precious little new born baby girl.

The last few years of the NBA has been no surprise. We all knew 2 years ago that a healthy Celtic team would take the cake and last year with Mamba, Gasol, Odom and the crew, that no one could touch the Lakers. And we were all right.

This year, I don’t think we’ll see much surprises anywhere either. Here’s a breakdown of what we will most likely see in the playoffs:

Starting out East:

1. Celtics

2. Cavs

3. Magic

4. Hawks

5. Heat

6. Chicago

7. Philly

8. Toronto


Celts vs Raps – this is a laugher and a sweep by the Celts. Too much talent. Nice run for Chris Bosh in Toronto though. See you in the states in 2010.

Heat vs Hawks – a repeat of last year’s first round match up ends the same way. Too much D Wade and the Hawks just can’t seem to get over the hump.

Magic vs Chicago – Chicago’s play last year vs the Celtics was a fluke. They are a solid team but lack a superstar. Magic win in 4.

Cavs vs Philly – Cavs squeak one out 3-2. Without Lebron, this might be the worst team in the league. Thankfully for the Cavs, Lebron can single handily beat Philly.

Celts vs. Heat – another laugher for the Celts. D Wade manages to win one game for the heat but Celts roll again 4-1.

Cavs vs Magic – in a highly anticipated match up of last year’s Eastern Conference finals, the Magic show that they are the superior team. Lebron does all he can to lead his team to victory, but Shaq proves to be the worst off-season pick up with his inability to defend the pick and roll. After the game, Delonte West goes postal on everyone but Lebron ending the Cavs franchise. Lebron ends up in New York, where the Knicks, even with the best player in the world, continue their losing ways.

Celts vs. magic – although the Celtics are old, they are also seasoned vets who can turn it on and off when need be. They did enough during the regular season to get the #1 seed and then rested. With the Big Ticket, Paul “I have the softest body of an athletic NBA player ever” Pierce, Jesus Shuttlesworth stroking the 3, Sheed adding even more experience and the underrated mastermind behind it all, Rajon Rondo, there is no one in the East who stand a chance against this squad. Rashard Lewis proves that he is one of the most overpaid athletes and Vinsanity’s old age comes out as he struggles all series long. Celts roll to the finals 4-1.

BLOCKBUSTER SATURDAY

Lots of locks to hammer today. I present these winners at no additional charge.

ARKANSAS -7 VS SOUTH CAROLINA

KANSAS -2 AT KANSAS STATE

STANFORD +7.5 VS OREGON

OKLAHOMA STATE -7 AT IOWA STATE

PENN STATE -5 VS OHIO STATE

LSU +7.5 AT ALABAMA

UCONN +17 AT CINCY

USC -10 AT ARIZONA STATE

MR. THURSDAY NIGHT

Back on track with 3 out of the last 4 Thursdays being winners.

EAST CAROLINA +13 VS VIRGINIA TECH

MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL

Mr. Thursday Night is taking the 12 points and winning this sucker easy!

ATLANTA FALCONS +12 AT N.O. SAINTS

IOWA FOOTBALL=GONG SHOW

New Mexico State +44 vs Ohio State

Wisconsin -7 vs Purdue

Missouri -3 at Colorado

Michigan State -3.5 at Minnesota

DOUBLE PLAY THURSDAY

Two locks for all you degenerates tonight.

YANKEES/PHILLIES OVER 9


NORTH CAROLINA +16.5 VS VIRGINIA TECH

WEEKEND WRAPUP

Drank a little bit too much last night therefore I was unable to get my NFL picks in on time which is probably a good thing. Of course the alcohol abuse last night was in celebration of yet another stunning Hawkeye victory. Early line for next week vs Indiana is -17.5. Heartbreaking loss on Thursday when North Carolina shit the bed in the 2nd half but a 2-1 Saturday brought us back to even.

MOTHER OF GOD

COACH K

The red hot Coach K has phoned in a free 3* selection:

OLE MISS -6 VS ARKANSAS

SATURDAY'S PICKS

Going with an all Big 10 theme today since your Iowa Hawkeyes are alone in first place for the 1st time since 1990. Not a lot of exciting matchups today, hopefully we can get some upsets to shake it up.

Northwestern -5 vs Indiana

Illinois +11 at Purdue

Penn St -4 at Michigan

MR. THURSDAY NIGHT

Going for 3 in a row on Thursday with this lead pipe lock.

NORTH CAROLINA -2.5 VS FLORIDA STATE

MONDAY NIGHT LOCK OF THE YEAR

SAN DIEGO SUPER CHARGERS -3.5 VERSUS DENVER DONKEYS

KEEP THE DREAM ALIVE

What a Saturday! 2-1. Yankees, Capitals, Coyotes and Hawkeyes all win!!!!!!!!

MR THURSDAY NIGHT-10/17

Arkansas +25 at Florida

Texas -2.5 vs Oklahoma

Minnesota +17 at Penn State

MR. THURSDAY NIGHT

A new winning streak continues tonight for the King of Thursdays. Decent Big East matchup takes place in Tampa this evening as Cincy travels to South Florida. While it would help our Hawks a bit if the Bearcats lose, I think they'll take care of business to win and cover during a competitive ballgame.

CINCY -2 AT USF

MR. MONDAY NIGHT

JETS -3 AT DOLPHINS

SATURDAY RECAP/SUNDAY PICKS

By Mr. Thursday Night

Well F me in the A, two narrow losses in the college game yesterday. We had the right side with Wisconsin however 3 fluke, non-offensive touchdowns by OSU and some horrible coaching by Fat Biliema cost us. Coach K allegedly had another good day but I am unable to confirm this, no documentation at press time. Another narrow win for the Hawkeyes moves them to 6-0. Early thoughts on the game have me seeing it as unlikely Iowa wins in Madison next week.

On to the pro game where I must tell you I am starting perhaps the worst team in fantasy football history today. Due to bye weeks, injuries and shitty drafting, my lineup includes: Kelly Washington, Patrick Crayton, Tashard Choice and Beanie Wells. Unless AP goes off for 450 yards and 5 touchdowns, I am in trouble.

PATRIOTS -3 AT BRONCOS

COLTS -3.5 AT TITANS

MR. THURSDAY NIGHT-10/10

Only two games jump out at us right now, might add more later.

WISCONSIN +16 AT OHIO STATE

LSU +7.5 AT FLORIDA

PIMPHAND STRONG

Last week 3-2 Overall 7-5 Treading water here boys. I wish i had as much time as that DB Coach K.

Mich. st -4.5
Illinois

Wisconsin +16
OSU

Kentucky
South Carolina -9.5

Alabama -4.5
Mississippi

And just for kicks

Meetchicken
Iowa over 47

O-fer Goofer last week in the NFL......0-3. Lets give it a shot again

Indy -3.5
Tenn

Washington
Carolina -4

Atlanta
San Fran -2.5

Jets -1.5
Miami

E-MAIL I GOT FROM LINDGREN

Well, unfortunately, softball is over for me this year. We still have 3 weeks left, but I broke my ankle last night while breaking up a double-play at 2nd. They didn’t turn it, btw.

The SS got all pissy and was in my face when I was laying there. I came in a little high with my feet, but as far as I’m concerned, I own every part of 2nd base as the runner. He needs to get in the air or get to the side or he’s gonna get smacked, which he did. Unfortunately, my right foot jammed into the bag and broke my ankle. I did put a big ol’ strawberry on the SS’s thigh, so it all evens out.

Here are my final stats, or pretty close to what they were. I think I had more walks, but our manager doesn’t always keep the best book.

Batting Average: .767 (5 pts higher than last year)
RBI’s: 153
HR’s: 2
Doubles: 9
Triples: 1
Walks: 39

We also keep some less traditional stats that are important, but don’t usually show up in the box score.

GG: 14
These are Gold Gloves and signify a great (not good, great) play you made. I play catcher and got most of them for blocking the plate. It’s manager discretion and he’s pretty good about being fair. You can pretty much assume that I saved our team 14 runs with each GG.

FT+: 13
These are forced throws you made the fielder make by running aggressively that ended with something good happening like an overthrow or error.

SB: 29
We count stolen bases even though you can’t technically steal. These are extra bases you took due to hustle when the outfielder or whoever lolly-gags the ball in. The manager and guys on the bench immediately say SB when there’s one in question and there’s usually not a dispute. It feels pretty good to move up into scoring position late in the game while everyone is chanting SB-SB.

If people realized how many extra runs you can score in a game, more people would pay attention to base running. You have to pick your spots and can’t be stupid, but a lot of guys don’t have half the arms they think they do and you can abuse them.

Our team takes the year off until January when we’ll lift 3 days a week. I can’t wait until next year. I heard Miken is coming out with a new bat and I’ve already started saving

FRIDAY UPDATE

By Mr. Thursday Night

Well we finally got that Thursday Night monkey off our back. Nebraska exploded for 27 points in the 4th quarter to pull away from the fraud that is the Missouri Tigers. Coach K went 4-0 last night, also playing Nebraska and mastering the MLB playoffs. If you haven't already, I suggest you head over to coachkwins.com and check out Coach K's new site. He's red hot right now folks. FYI-Matt Holliday=Bill Buckner.

Looking ahead to this weekend, I've got a few plays in mind. At this point I do not plan on taking Iowa -8. While I like the Hawks to win this game and perhaps win it easily, I don't like them enough at -8 to bet on it. Colin Cowherd of ESPN Radio just proclaimed Iowa -8 the lock of the year. More to come tomorrow.

LOCKTOBERFEST CONTINUES

By Mr. Thursday Night

Decent matchup in the Big 12 tonight as Nebraska travels to Columbia to take on the Missouri Tigers. Looks like a 90% chance of heavy rain so that'll make for some great football viewing unless of course you'd rather watch your team, your town, your Phoenix Coyotes play in Buffalo as they attempt to go 3-0 on the young season. I think the rain gives a slight edge to the Cornhuskers as they like to run the ball a bit more than Mizzou. The line is currently Mizzou -2 but we are going to go ahead and take the Huskers as an outright winner and expose the Missouri Tigers as the fraud that they are.

NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS ML AT MISSOURI TIGERS

MLB PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS

Yanks over Twins in 3
Angels over Sox in 5
Phillies over Rockies in 5
Cardinals over Dodgers in 4

Yanks over Angels in 7
Cardinals over Phillies in 6

Yanks over Cards in 6

LOCKTOBER CONTINUES......

By Mr. Thursday Night

A winner on Monday Night caps an otherwise average weekend for Mr. Thursday Night. Although it wasn't posted on here, Coach K also hit last night to cap his incredible 3 day run. Coach K has been kind enough to continue to post some plays on HC&P however if you want his entire board head on over to www.sportsmoneymanagers.com.

Today we are blessed to have a one game playoff between the Twins and Tigers. Detroit sends young Rick Porcello to the hill against the Twins Scott Baker. I am projecting fat Miggy Cabrera shows up to the ballpark drunk and the Twins coast to the ALDS where they will be swept by the New York Yankees.

MINNESOTA TWINS -1.5 (+135) VS DETROIT TIGERS

MR. MONDAY NIGHT

6 POINT TEASER-GB +11 AND OVER 40

WEEKEND RECAP

Well this past week went just like the previous several have: lose Thursday, win big on Saturday, give some of it back on Sunday. Luckily, late Saturday Night, in a drunken daze, I stumbled into the online Blackjack room and took the house for all it was worth. The big winner this weekend was Coach K who went a documented 15-3. Still undecided on a play tonight. Should be a good football game though. Huge weekend coming up, keeping an eye on that Iowa/Michigan line. If it comes down to Iowa -6, the farm will be wagered on the Hawkeyes.

MR. THURSDAY NIGHT-10/4

A 2-1 day brings our Saturday total to 11-2 the past two weeks. 3 locks in the NFL today:

TENNESSEE -3 AT JACKSONVILLE

DALLAS -3 AT DENVER

WASHINGTON -7 VS TAMPA BAY

COACH K-WWW.SPORTSMONEYMANGERS.COM

5* Texas Tech -34.5
3* Miami Ohio +29
3* Vanderbilt +10
3* Cal +11.5 and UCLA +12 (7pt teaser)
3* Penn State pk and Boston College +11 (7pt teaser)
2* SMU +28
2* Tulsa -17
2* Arkansas -1
2* New Mexico State +17
2* UTEP +14.5
2* Ohio State -17

10/3-MR. THURSDAY NIGHT

We hope to continue our hot Saturday streak with these 3 stone cold, led pipe, throw away the key, locks:

UCLA ML +175 AT STANFORD

WISCONSIN +3 AT MINNESOTA

MICHIGAN STATE -4 VS MICHIGAN