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Skinny Minny

Patriots at Vikings
This should be a pretty good game and a good barometer to see if the Vikings are real.  They are not going to put up a lot of points, that is for sure. But they won' t make many mistakes.  This going to be a low-scoring grind out game.  I like the team with the loud, frenzied home crowd and the athletic defense.
Tmoney says Vikings +2

College Picks

I am a little late here on these picks, been crazy this week.

Oklahoma at Missouri
I like Mizzou to take care of the depleted sooners.
Tmoney says Missouri -1.5

Minnesota at Ohio St.
Minnesota is down this year for sure.  They won't stop the machine, but they will cover the big nut.
Tmoney says Minnesota +27.5

Tmoney NFL Week 8 Picks

Games That I Would Bet if it Were Not Illegal

Ravens at Saints
The Saints have an extra boost of energy at the Superdome. Both teams are coming off a bye week and some rest and both teams records are probably better than the talent.  I like the Superdome spunk to carry the day.
Saints -2

Jags at Eagles
The Jags got a bad one out of their system last week at Houston.  I like their D to keep this one close.
Tmoney says Jags +7

Bucs at Giants
The Bucs are surging, playing good D finally.  9 is just too much.
Tmoney says Bucs +9

Rams at Chargers
I think the hype on the Chargers is over done, especially with an injured D.  Again, way too many points for a competitive game.
Tmoney says Rams +9.5

The Best of The Rest

Cards at Packers
Two bad teams, take the points.
Tmoney says Cards +4

Niners at Bears
Ride the wave.
Tmoney says Bears -16

Falcons at Bengals
Another tight one.
Tmoney says Falcons +3.5

Texans at Titans
Yucky.
Tmoney says Texans +3

Seahawks at Chiefs
Huard went down today in practice so no pick.
Tmoney says DNP

Colts at Broncos
Broncos snuff the Colts.
Tmoney says Broncos -2

Steelers at Raiders
Who cares who the QB is?
Tmoney says Steelers -9

Jets at Browns
The Browns can't score.
Tmoney says Jets +1.5

Cowboys at Panthers
Romo to the rescue.
Tmoney says Cowboys +5.5

NFL Week 8 Picks Around the Web

NFL Week 8 picks and analysis around the web:

Peter King
USA Today
Yahoo Experts
Sportsline Experts
Harmon Forecast on Sportsline
ESPN Experts
NFL.com game-by-game Analysis

College Week 9 Picks Around The Web

College football picks for the week 9 from around the web:

USA Today
Yahoo Experts
Sportsline Experts
Harmon Forecast on Sportsline

Eastern Showdown

I was in Vegas yesterday and I layed down 6 bets on the early games, and against my better judgement, a 5-point 6-game teaser on the same games:

Panthers +3 Push
Packers +5.5 Win
Pats -5.5 Win
Texans +8 Win
Chiefs +5.5 Win
Steelers -2.5 Big Loss

Not only did the antics at the end of the Steeler's game cost me my sanity and interest in the rest of the season, but it cost me pretty big on the 8-1 payout I would have got if Jeff Reed is allowed to kick the field goal at the end of regulation. I have to say the 10-second run-off rule is the dumbest one in the book. The Seahawks proved it last week and rears its ugly head again this week.

Giants at Cowboys
This is an important game that will shape the outcome of the NFC East this year.  I think it will be a tight, physical game, and for that reason, I like the points here.  The Giants do enough to cover.
Tmoney says Giants +3.5

Tmoney NFL Week 7 Picks

Games I am Betting

Chargers at Chiefs
The Chargers are better. However, Arrowhead is a tough place to play and the Chiefs need a win.  I see low scoring defensive battle.
Tmoney says Chiefs +6

Panthers at Bengals
The Panthers seem to have it going now and they have their 2nd AFC North road game in a row.  The Bengals can't get the O clicking and the line is banged up. Teams have learned you can run all over the Bengals.  I like the the Panthers in a close one.
Tmoney says Panthers +3.5

Redskins at Colts
The Skins aren't as bad as their record and the Colts aren't as good as their's.  This could look like the Titans or Jags game, Portis running wild to keep it within a score.
Tmoney says Redskins +9

Cards at Raiders
The Cards are pissed.  They are better than 1-5 and should have won the KC and Bears games.  Green will have them fired up and they will win.
Tmoney says Cards -3

The Best of the Rest

Jags at Texans
Jags will win, Texans cover.
Tmoney says Texans +10

Pats at Bills
Brady has a good history against Bills.
Tmoney says Pats -6

Steelers at Falcons
Steelers win in a close one.
Tmoney says Falcons +3

Packers at Dolphins
Packers cover.
Tmoney says Packers +5

Eagles at Bucs
Bucs tighten it up.
Tmoney says Bucs +6

Lions at Jets
Yucky game of the week.
Tmoney says Lions +4

Broncos at Browns
Charlie will be Fryed.
Tmoney says Broncos -5

Vikings at Seahawks
Tough to win in Seattle.
Tmoney says Seahawks -7

Weekend in Vegas

I am going to Vegas this weekend with the boys.  Going to legally bet some money.

WVU at UConn
I am going to borrow some stats from USA Today.  WVU leads the nation in rushing.  UConn is ranked 105 against the run.  WVU will go up and down the field.
Tmoney says WVU -23

Texas at Nebraska
Texas is getting solid as the young QB matures this year. However, they are going into a hostile environment for Nebraska's most meaningful game in years.  I like the home dog.
Tmoney says Nebraska +5.5

UCLA at Notre Dame
The UCLA D has done well this year, but they are down possibly to the their 3rd QB as Patrick Cowan can't talk.  IF Washington and Oregon put up 30 points each, Brady Quinn will put up more.
Tmoney says Notre Dame -13.5

Rutgers at Pitt
I want to see Pitt do well and I was surprised to learn they are 6-1.  But I expect them to choke at some point and Saturday may be the day. Rutgers in undefeated and they want to prove they are for real.  Take the points in a close game.
Tmoney says Rutgers +7

Wahoos

Keep your Thursday night spicy.

UNC at Virginia
My theory is simple on this one. UVa is bad.  UNC is worse.  UNC is ranked 100th in scoring offense and 115th in scoring defense.   The Wahoos are at home, and although their offense ain't great, their defense is decent.  Just bet the better team.
Tmoney says Virginia -7

NFL Week 7 Picks Around the Web

NFL Week 7 picks and analysis around the web:

Peter King
USA Today
Yahoo Experts
Sportsline Experts
Harmon Forecast on Sportsline
ESPN Experts
NFL.com game-by-game Analysis