Welcome back y’all for your week two edition of my self-punned sports betting guide. I hope y’all enjoy some profits last weekend like I did from last weeks edition. A healthy amount of props, money line and spread success. While topping it with nailing both of the upset of the week calls. Namely the Lions over the Chiefs and Texas over Alabama. This week we are wrapping it all into one. Sit back and enjoy the read as we take on the odds of this weeks iteration of the football season.
Upset of the Week
Lets start this off with last weeks headline winners. Last weeks underdogs stood tall. Let’s see if we can run it back with this weeks Goliath slayers.
NFL Prediction
New York Jets over Dallas Cowboys. (+320): Say it now. He’s crazy, he’s gone mad, Rodgers is gone! I hear y’all, but I believe in the idea of defense winning championships. The Cowboys enjoyed immense success in a disappointing Giants performance. Now the MetLife Dome neighbor is going to bring the pride back to the New York name. In a defensive masterpiece they are going to limit the cowboys to under 20 points and Zach Wilson will be carried by his last name counter part Garrett Wilson to a 24-20 victory.
NCAA Prediction
Minnesota over North Carolina (+235): The Golden Gophers strike gold in an upset over No. 20 North Carolina Tar Heels. North Carolina Maye have a chance with their Heisman candidate and his also pun-inducing last name. Minnesota has played upset maker several times in recent years and are always a tough out. I think the keep the potent Tar Heel ground game in check and does just enough to grit this one out. Minnesota 28 over North Carolina 21.
Money Lines
NFL Picks
Detroit Lions over Seattle Seahawks (-215): Starting off in an attempt to appease the Michigan natives who traffic this website and also pay my thanks to these blue blood Lions securing my upset of the week call. Seattle looked uninspired and very out of synch to what many figured would be a number one draft pick contending Rams team. The Lions on the other side of the spectrum just knocked off the defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs. They ride that wave into a 2-0 start while breathing even more hype and life into a championship deprived, but dedicated and loyal fanbase.
NCAA Prediction
Missouri over Kansas State (+150): Missouri holds their home turf in a revenge game from last season. Hear the Tigers roar with victory by an aerial attack from leader of the pack Brady Cook. Along with an underrated defense set to pounce on any scheme Kliemen and Co draw up.
Spreads
NFL Prediction
Green Bay Packers (+1 and 1/2 at -105) over the Atlanta Falcons (-1 and 1/2 at -115): Staying near Michigan is the state of Wisconsin NFL historic Packers franchise. I have loved Jordan Love’s potential since the beginning of the end of the Rodgers dynasty controversial draft pick. He showed in week one that he’s ready for his shot. Years learning behind a HOF have this guys mentally sharp with a live enough arm to be a high quality starter in the NFL. The Falcons impressed me last week, but Riddler is the downfall these week. The offense is not dynamic enough and they will likely lose this week, let alone cover.
NCAA Prediction
Northwestern Wildcats (+18 at -110) over Duke Blue Devils (-18 at -110): Staying in the northern half of the country we take a Wildcats squad who showed some signs of competitive football despite the black cloud of drama hanging over the university. Smoking UTEP 38-7. A team they should blowout yes, but it’s nice to see they could actually do it. I don’t think they upset Duke, but they showed enough competence last week to have me believe they can keep it within the 18 point margin of error the books have granted us bettors.
NFL Prop
Jamar Chase First TD Scorer (+650): After being embarrassed by Cleveland last week Chase leads his team into the bounce back by securing the first touchdown of the game. I did predict Calvin Ridley with this same prop and I got a Phelan I can do it again this week.
Wolverine Winner
My final gift to the Michigan faithful where this website made its home. I give you the Wolverine Winner. Your weekly parlay prediction that the helps you enjoy another Michigan win. This week I appease fans of multiple Michigan universities.
Michigan (-40), Central Michigan(+34 and 1/2), and Eastern Michigan (-285) for a final parlay odds of +390: I see this being a powerhouse state in the sportsbook world. Michigan can dominate Bowling Green, Central Michigan can hang in closer than that with Notre Dame, and Eastern Michigan should handle UMass with no issues. No cheeseburger scandal will disrupt the spirit and talent of this Michigan team and with some help from local counterparts in their beautiful state they will all help you pocket some extra cash.
Thank y’all for again for your continued belief in my ability to calculate the odds and piece together the puzzle of winning money in this hobby. Let’s come together and win this weekend together. Study on your own. Do your research. I just hope this article becomes part of your weekly routine. Good luck to everyone and remember I’ve got a Phelan these predictions will make your victories so much sweeter.
