Going back to the early 2000's, the Clemson Tigers were considered to be one of the top teams in the ACC, but often times they lived in the shadow of the Florida State Seminoles as the only real national power in that Power 5 conference. The tide started to shift in 2008 when Dabo Swinney took over the reins as Clemson's head coach.
Heading into this Saturday's conference championship game against Pittsburgh, the Tigers are one win away from their fourth-straight ACC title as well as their fourth appearance in the College Football Playoff in as many years. Ranked No. 2 in the latest CFP Top 25, they are also heavy 27.5-point favorites at BetAnySports online sportsbook to accomplish both of these impressive feats.
The biggest thing in the Tigers' way for the slated 8 p.m. kickoff at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte this Saturday night is looking past the resurgent Panthers. In Clemson's run to the 2016 national title with a stunning upset over Alabama, its only loss that season was a 43-42 upset at home as a 21.5-point favorite against Pitt. This was the only previous meeting between the two conference foes heading into this game.
It is unlikely that the Tigers will fall prey to a false sense of security against the Panthers this time around, but from a betting standpoint, they are 1-5 against the spread this season when closing as a 21-point favorites or higher. As part of my coverage of the ACC this season for Sports Betting Stats, the link below is to my complete preview of this year's ACC Championship Game along with my free betting pick.
LINK: ACC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME CLEMSON TIGERS VS. PITTSBURGH PANTHERS PICK - BETTING ODDS
Friday, November 30, 2018
Sunday, November 25, 2018
Packers at Vikings Closes Out Sunday's NFL Slate
The Green Bay Packers have posted a shaky 4-5-1 record in their first 10 games this season to add quite a bit of importance to Sunday night's NFC North battle against the 5-4-1 Minnesota Vikings. Both of these teams were considered to be solid playoff contenders before the season got underway, but they are now each chasing the surprising 8-3 Chicago Bears in the division standings.
These two bitter rivals already battled their way to a 29-29 tie in the first meeting this season with Minnesota closing as a slight road favorite in the Week 1 tilt. The other big storyline in this game is Packers' quarterback Aaron Rodgers going up against the Vikings' Kirk Cousins in a matchup between two of the most prolific passers in the NFL this season. Rodgers has the slight edge in total passing yards (3,073) over Cousins (2,947) and they have each thrown 19 touchdown passes in their first 10 games.
As part of my weekly NFL coverage for SportsBettingStats.com, the link below is to my complete game preview and free betting pick for Sunday night's matchup with betting lines provided by BetAnySports online sportsbook.
LINK- GREEN BAY PACKERS AT MINNESOTA VIKINGS PICK - ODDS AND ATS PREDICTIONS
These two bitter rivals already battled their way to a 29-29 tie in the first meeting this season with Minnesota closing as a slight road favorite in the Week 1 tilt. The other big storyline in this game is Packers' quarterback Aaron Rodgers going up against the Vikings' Kirk Cousins in a matchup between two of the most prolific passers in the NFL this season. Rodgers has the slight edge in total passing yards (3,073) over Cousins (2,947) and they have each thrown 19 touchdown passes in their first 10 games.
As part of my weekly NFL coverage for SportsBettingStats.com, the link below is to my complete game preview and free betting pick for Sunday night's matchup with betting lines provided by BetAnySports online sportsbook.
LINK- GREEN BAY PACKERS AT MINNESOTA VIKINGS PICK - ODDS AND ATS PREDICTIONS
Sunday, November 18, 2018
Vikings and Bears Highlight Sunday's NFL Slate
Sunday Night Football in Week 11 offers a classic NFC North battle between the Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Bears with the winner gaining a key edge in the division title race. The Vikings come in at 5-3-1 and they are a half game behind the 6-3 Bears. BetAnySports online sportsbook has Chicago listed as a slight 2.5-point home favorite with the total line set at 44 points. This will be the first meeting this season followed by a rematch in Minnesota in the final week of the regular season.
The Bears have won 14 of their last 17 home games against Minnesota straight-up with an 8-2 edge against the spread in the last 10 matchups at Soldier Field. The total has stayed UNDER in five of the last six meetings in Chicago.
As part of my weekly NFL coverage for the betting site, Sports Betting Stats, the link below is to my complete preview of this game along with my free betting pick.
LINK: MINNESOTA VIKINGS AT CHICAGO BEARS PICK - ODDS AND AGAINST THE SPREAD PREDICTIONS
The Bears have won 14 of their last 17 home games against Minnesota straight-up with an 8-2 edge against the spread in the last 10 matchups at Soldier Field. The total has stayed UNDER in five of the last six meetings in Chicago.
As part of my weekly NFL coverage for the betting site, Sports Betting Stats, the link below is to my complete preview of this game along with my free betting pick.
LINK: MINNESOTA VIKINGS AT CHICAGO BEARS PICK - ODDS AND AGAINST THE SPREAD PREDICTIONS
Saturday, November 10, 2018
NBA Weekend Betting Tip Sheet
As part of my weekly coverage of the NBA for Scores and Stats' sports betting website (www.scoresandstats.com), I put together a betting power ranking early in the week and a betting tip sheet heading into the weekend's games. Early action in the NBA has already revealed a few good teams to go with like the Portland Trail Blazers (9-3 both straight-up and against the spread) and a few to go against like the Los Angeles Lakers (5-8 SU and 3-8 ATS). You can also factor in a few telling league trends to get a good feel on how to bet the games.
The link below is to this weekend's NBA betting tip sheet as previously posted on Scores and Stats.
LINK: NBA Betting Tip Sheet: The Trail Blazers at the Top
The link below is to this weekend's NBA betting tip sheet as previously posted on Scores and Stats.
LINK: NBA Betting Tip Sheet: The Trail Blazers at the Top
Friday, November 9, 2018
Bulls and Bearcats Battle it Out in an AAC Week 11 Tilt
The AAC has been one of the most competitive Mid-Major conferences in college football this season led by the undefeated No. 12 Central Florida Knights. At one point earlier this year, both the South Florida Bulls and the Cincinnati Bearcats were also in the national rankings. The Knights are the only AAC team currently listed in the latest College Football Playoff rankings, but Cincinnati is holding the No. 25 spot in the most recent AP Top 25.
A quick look at the current conference standings have South Florida at 3-2 in the AAC's East Division heading into Saturday night's clash against the 4-1 Bearcats. UCF is at the top of the list at 5-0 followed by Temple at 4-1. Over in the West Division, Houston (4-1) has a one game lead on SMU (3-2).
Cincinnati has been listed as a 12-point home favorite at BetAnySports online sportsbook for the 7 p.m. kickoff on ESPNU with the betting line for the total set at 55 points. Each if these teams have shown the ability to light things up on offense with the Bearcats holding the clear edge in this matchup on the other side of the ball. As part of my weekly coverage of AAC football for Sports Betting Stats, the link below is to my complete game preview and free betting pick for this divisional tilt.
LINK- SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS AT CINCINNATI BEARCATS PICK - ODDS AND AGAINST THE SPREAD PREDICTIONS
A quick look at the current conference standings have South Florida at 3-2 in the AAC's East Division heading into Saturday night's clash against the 4-1 Bearcats. UCF is at the top of the list at 5-0 followed by Temple at 4-1. Over in the West Division, Houston (4-1) has a one game lead on SMU (3-2).
Cincinnati has been listed as a 12-point home favorite at BetAnySports online sportsbook for the 7 p.m. kickoff on ESPNU with the betting line for the total set at 55 points. Each if these teams have shown the ability to light things up on offense with the Bearcats holding the clear edge in this matchup on the other side of the ball. As part of my weekly coverage of AAC football for Sports Betting Stats, the link below is to my complete game preview and free betting pick for this divisional tilt.
LINK- SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS AT CINCINNATI BEARCATS PICK - ODDS AND AGAINST THE SPREAD PREDICTIONS
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