1347 Results for author: FairwayJay

College Football Playoff Push – 12 Teams to Watch in November

November is Knockout Month for College Football Playoff and Championship Chase November is time for the biggest rivalry games in college football. These are season-defining games for many teams including those not in the running for a conference title or the college football playoff and championship chase. But November is also knockout month as the list of teams is narrowed down from the final contenders to the final four that compete in the college football playoff to crown the national ... More

NFL Handicapping – Inside the Numbers Week 8

Handicapping and Analyzing Stats – NFL Inside the Numbers Week 8 Throughout the NFL season, I go inside the numbers and review weekly box scores, stats, game recaps and more after watching many of the NFL games. For over a decade, I have kept a proprietary database of statistical information and utilized relevant rushing numbers, statistical guidelines and situations to better assist me in sports investing and providing point spread winners. You can read my weekly Fairway’s ... More

College Football Results, Rankings and Week 10 Major Match-ups

Week 10 Major Match-ups Includes Alabama at LSU as College Football Playoff Rankings are Released The college football playoff selection committee will release the season's first rankings on Oct. 30, and ESPN will reveal the rankings Tuesday night. I reviewed the weekend results and AP rankings for the Top-10 in this article at BetAmerica. The Week 10 major match-ups that will draw big betting action and interest at the sportsbooks, and determine first place in some of the Power 5 ... More

Fairway’s Football Forecast – Week 8 NFL Picks and Predictions

Identifying Underdogs and Parlays for Profit – Week 8 NFL Picks We continue with our NFL picks, predictions and parlays with a focus on underdogs. Like our weekly college football picks and predictions producing profit, we take a similar approach in the NFL. However, with fewer games each week, finding four underdogs to join Fairway’s Foursome is far more challenging. Still, we’ll Chip-in our thoughts and analysis, and modify our course management along the way. Do your best ... More

NFL Week 9 Look-Ahead Lines And Betting Market Moves For Week 8

Here is a weekly article I provide for TheLines with some insight into the betting market moves and advance look-ahead lines for NFL games. The Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas provides the advance look-ahead lines each week on Tuesday for the following weeks games. I provide some thoughts and insight on using those advance lines and not overreacting to recent results while also recognizing potential letdown situations and scheduling dynamics that can impact performance and the betting ... More

College Football Week 9 Underdog Picks and Predictions

Identifying College Football Underdogs and Parlays for Profit – College Football Week 9  Professional sports handicapper FairwayJay continues his search for value and underdog winners with his Week 9 College Football Picks The final weekend of college football in October has arrived, and the contenders are separating from the pretenders. Many teams are still pushing for a winning season and bowl bid, while the highly-ranked teams are shooting for a conference title, championship game, ... More

College Football Defensive Dominators

Stat Profiles of Top Teams and Defensive Dominators Last week we took a deep dive into the stats for offensive production and identified the college football teams with the most balanced offenses that are powerful and productive. Now we turn to the defensive side of the ball and isolating college football’s defensive dominators. Using these statistical indicators and profiles will assist us in our college football handicapping and weekly pursuit of profit. While many bettors love to bet ... More

NFL Handicapping – Inside the Numbers Week 7

Handicapping and Analyzing Stats – NFL Inside the Numbers Week 7 Throughout the NFL season, I go inside the numbers and review weekly box scores, stats, game recaps and more after watching many of the NFL games. For over a decade, I have kept a proprietary database of statistical information and utilized relevant rushing numbers, statistical guidelines and situations to better assist me in sports investing and providing point spread winners. You can read my weekly Fairway’s ... More