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NFL Handicapping Podcast with @FairwayJay – Week 4

Welcome back to another week of FairwayJay's NFL Handicapping Podcast! Each week on the NFL handicapping podcast, FairwayJay will analyze the upcoming Sunday games and touch on the Thursday night contest. Thoughts on the previous week’s games and results will be incorporated into the analysis and handicap of the current week’s games.  If something happened over the weekend that has betting ramifications you can bet it’s being covered by FairwayJay each week on the Vegas Sports Zone ... More

NFL Lookahead Lines Week 5

LVH in Las Vegas posts NFL Lookahead Lines - Week 5 Each week during the NFL season, the LVH Superbook (@LVSuperBook) in Las Vegas (formerly the Hilton) releases the betting lines for the following week’s games. These lines offer a glimpse at the projected betting lines at least 10 days in advance of the games. These 'NFL Lookahead Lines' or advance lines can be useful in not only projecting ahead to next week’s games and lines, but also to keep you from over-reacting to one game or the ... More

NFL Inside The Numbers – Week 3

Handicapping and Analyzing the Stats - NFL Inside the Numbers Throughout the NFL season, I 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. Every week during the NFL season I provide my thoughts and insight on my NFL ... More

Monday Night Football Handicapping Week 3

Monday Night Football Handicapping Oakland at Denver

AFC West division rivals collide on Monday Night Football

Prime time Monday Night Football Handicapping match-up features division rivals as the Broncos (2-0) host the Raiders (1-1). Denver looks like the team to beat in the AFC after two games, and they are being priced as such with the Broncos a 14.5-point favorite over the Raiders and the total at 48.5 (49 to 50 in Las Vegas). The handicapping of this contest presents some interesting dynamics considering the Bronco’s explosive offense and the Raiders reliance on the ground game with an improved offense and defense early this season.... More

College Football – Situational Handicapping

Oregon State in tough college football situation at San Diego State I've written many articles on college football situational handicapping, including this one on emotion, let down and scheduling situations. Saturday, September 21 another similar situation is likely to play out in San Diego when the Oregon State Beavers (2-1) travel to take on the San Diego State Aztecs (0-2). Those who use power ratings know this line has been adjusted by nearly 10 points based on early season results. ... More

College Football Handicapping – Big Betting Favorites

College Football Handicapping – Week 4 SEC features Big Betting Favorites North Texas @ Georgia (-33) Early start in Athens, as Georgia hosts North Texas as a huge favorite off a bye. The class difference in this college football handicapping contest is enormous, as is the betting line. But the Bulldogs focus and preparation had to be towards their key SEC home game next week vs. LSU. North Texas head coach Dan McCarney is slowly turning the fortunes of the Mean Green in his 3rd season. ... More

College Football Betting – Big SEC Favorites

Florida and LSU are 16-point college football betting favorites Week 4 Tennessee at Florida (-16) Marquee matchup in week 4 SEC action, and this key contest in the Swamp shows more emotional components involved in college football betting and handicapping. Tennessee (2-1) was dominated by the Ducks last week in Oregon, losing 59-14 while allowing over 680 yards. The Gators (1-1) had a buy following their 5-turnover performance and 21-16 loss at Miami. The Gators lackluster offense ... More

NFL Inside the Numbers – Week 2

Handicapping and Analyzing Stats – NFL Inside the Numbers Follow @FairwayJay on Twitter Throughout the NFL season, I review box scores, stats, game recaps and more after watching many of the NFL games, and recap in my weekly NFL Inside the Numbers article. 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. ... More