The biggest NFL point spread in over 30 years goes off Sunday when the Jets visit Foxboro to play the Patriots. It appears that the J-E-T-S season is over before it even starts, as injuries to Sam Darnold and other key players have crippled the team’s ability to move the ball. Meanwhile, the Pat have been ROLLIN’!
We get our first match-up of top10 ranked teams when No. 3 Georgia hosts No. 7 Notre Dame in Athens Georgia on Saturday night. This contest will be just the third in their history with Dawgs taking both including the latest a 20-19 victory in 2017 with Jake Fromm behind center. The public appears to be backing the underdog Irish , but is that right way to bet this game?
The defending champion New England Patriots host the Steelers on Sunday night of Week 1 action. Both teams will be looking to replace arguably their best receiving option with WR Antonio Brown traded to Oakland and the retirement of Rob Gronkowski. The Pats are a six-point home favorite for this game with the total line on the board at most betting shops at 51 points. Read on to get Mann’s detailed analysis and suggested wager.
An old adage in football betting is good teams win but bad teams cover. That may come into play in Week one when Notre Dame visits Louisville as a huge 20-point favorite. The Cardinals were dreadful on defense last season but return 10 starters so an improvement based on experience should be expected. Mann digs into all the numbers to come up with his prediction on which squad will cover the spread.
In the first official weekend of the college football season, ACC rivals meet in Chestnut Hill when Boston College welcomes Virginia Tech to Alumni Stadium. The Hokies hold an 18-9 in all-time advantage versus the Eagles including a 9-4 record when playing in Boston.
Last season the Wolverines finished with 10 wins starting the regular season with a loss and ending the season with a loss. The defense will have some big shoes to fill with three players taken early in the draft, but there is talent on the roster that can step up to fill the void. The O/U wins line is set at 9.5 so Michigan bettors only need them to match last season’s win total. CFB handicapper thinks he has this team all figured – Get his forecast.
The Texas 2019 team season wins line is set at 9.5, so a repeat of last season’s ten wins will have over bettors cashing their tickets. However, the Longhorns return only three starters to defense, but that may be balanced out by a favorable schedule. Mike Mann weighs it all out and gives out his opinion on which side of the total line he believes will get you the money.
Will the Sooners dominate again this season and hit boxcars in wins in 2019? Can Iowa State improve off their 6-3 Big 12 record and improve on their 2-2 mark in non-conference games? College football handicapper Mike Mann gives out his analysis and recommended over/under for each Big 12 teams win total line.
The Irish have only five road games on the 2019 schedule, but two are against teams that are ranked higher than them. Notre Dame has been dismal under HC brain Kelly going 1-9 over their last ten road games against ranked opponents. Can they turn it around this season? Get Mann’s best bet pick on this Team Wins O/U wager.
The Sooners will be going with a new QB in 2019, but it’s not some wet behind the ears rookie. Bama spot starter Jalen Hurts comes in as a transfer so Oklahoma may not miss a beat. Read on to get our cappers’ in depth look at this season’s schedule and how he thinks the QB transition will play out versus the team win number.