By: Dr. Bob | 1/3/2010 1:00 PM
The Dolphins grade out as slight favorites in this home contest vs. the Steelers, so getting three points at home is great value. Also, must win teams have struggled late in the season.
By: Dr. Bob | 12/20/2009 4:15 PM
The 49ers always give 100 percent under Singletary, but they figure to have a letdown here after an emotional win over the Arizona Cardinals and a short week. Give the points.
By: Dr. Bob | 12/12/2009 12:00 AM
The oddsmakers are giving the Chicago Bears just enough points on Sunday afternoon to cash an underdog ticket against Aaron Rodgers and the visiting Green Bay Packers.
By: Dr. Bob | 12/6/2009 1:00 PM
Ben Roethlisberger is expected back for the Steelers, but do not expect a scoring barrage vs. the Raiders. Instead, look for Pittsburgh to stay conservative with eyes toward next week.
By: Dr. Bob | 12/5/2009 8:00 PM
Georgia Tech defeated Clemson 30-27 back in Week 2, but the Clemson defense improved vs. the run since then while the Tech attack has been slowed by other good defenses.
By: Dr. Bob | 11/27/2009 12:00 AM
Nevada's offense has put up some eye-popping numbers on the ground, but they won't have the same success against the Boise State Broncos on Friday night.
By: Dr. Bob | 11/22/2009 1:00 PM
The Saints may be 9-0, but they are depleted in the secondary for this game and Bucs QB Josh Freeman seems capable if taking fullest advantage. Take the double-digit home dog.
By: Dr. Bob | 11/14/2009 12:00 AM
After opening the season with six losses, the Tennessee Titans have taken their last two games and look to continue the run at home on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills.
By: Dr. Bob | 11/8/2009 1:00 PM
The Dolphins beat the Patriots with the Wildcat last season, and Miami is running the ball well again this year while New England is not defending the run well. The Fish are live dogs.
By: Dr. Bob | 11/1/2009 1:00 PM
Dallas can score, but the Seahawks are underrated defensively as that unit is better than the league average when they are at full strength. Take the big points with Seattle.
By: Dr. Bob | 10/26/2009 12:00 AM
Some models suggest a Washington cover tonight at home against Philadelphia, but Dr. Bob finds the current spread too close to call when the Redskins host the Eagles.
By: Dr. Bob | 10/25/2009 4:15 PM
The Atlanta and Dallas offenses both have an advantage over the opposing defense, and this total seems deflated because there teams have not converted yardage to points so far. Go Over.
By: Dr. Bob | 10/18/2009 12:00 AM
The Jets will take the straight win this afternoon but they won't get the cover. Back the Bills at home in Buffalo on Sunday when they host their in-state AFC East rivals.
By: Dr. Bob | 10/17/2009 12:00 AM
Notre Dame's offense is solid behind Jimmy Clausen, but Matt Barkley and the USC Trojans will prove to be too much for the Irish this afternoon in South Bend.
By: Dr. Bob | 10/11/2009 1:00 PM
Who would have though that the Bengals defense would grade out slightly better than the normally stout Ravens defense at this point in the season? Take the big points in this spot.
By: Dr. Bob | 10/10/2009 12:00 AM
Sam Bradford is supposed to be back under center for the Sooners today in Norman when Oklahoma takes on the Baylor Bears as 28-point favorites in Big 12 action.
By: Dr. Bob | 10/5/2009 12:00 AM
Brett Favre is getting the pregame hype and Adrian Peterson will be the postgame hero when the Minnesota Vikings host the Green Bay Packers for tonight's MNF contest.
By: Dr. Bob | 10/4/2009 4:15 PM
The Broncos have taken a lot of criticism for going 3-0 vs. a soft schedule, but in actuality, they grade out nicely even adjusting for their schedule. They should prove it today vs. Dallas.
By: Dr. Bob | 10/3/2009 7:00 PM
Indiana is in a prime letdown situation here after coming with a couple of minutes of upsetting Michigan on the road last week. That does not bode well for them sticking with Ohio State.
By: Dr. Bob | 9/28/2009 12:00 AM
The blowout loss suffered by the Panthers back in Week 1 is still giving Carolina some line value in Week 3 when Jake Delhomme & Co. take on the Dallas Cowboys.
By: Dr. Bob | 9/27/2009 1:00 PM
The Lions are supposed to be improved, but they have not shown that on the field and the offense may actually be worse with Stafford at the helm. Back the Redskins as road chalk here.
By: Dr. Bob | 9/26/2009 12:00 AM
Alabama's offense should move up and down the field with ease against the Arkansas defense, putting the cover in this one on the shoulders of the Crimson Tide defense.
By: Dr. Bob | 9/20/2009 1:00 PM
The New England defense is just a shell of what it was in recent year, and Mark Sanchez and the Jets running game should continue to flourish today. The Jets defense is also improved.
By: Dr. Bob | 9/19/2009 12:00 PM
With their Big Ten schedule looming, don't look for Joe Paterno and Penn State to be too fired up about running away from Temple in Happy Valley today.
By: Dr. Bob | 9/13/2009 1:00 PM
The Falcons and Dolphins were two of the biggest surprises in the NFL last season, but it is Atlanta that will come closer to duplicating that success this year. Atlanta covers here.
By: Dr. Bob | 9/12/2009 12:00 AM
It's the marquee game of Week 2 on the college football slate and the Trojans will move to 2-0 in this Top 10 matchup at the Horseshoe against Terrelle Pryor and the Ohio St. Buckeyes.
By: Dr. Bob | 9/4/2009 12:00 AM
The Texas Longhorns have BCS aspirations this season with Colt McCoy under center, but they'll fail to cover this spread vs. Louisiana-Monroe on Saturday night in Austin.
By: Dr. Bob | 12/1/2008 8:30 PM
Houston's ability to move the ball against Jacksonville should decide this one in a battle for the AFC South cellar. Lay the points on the Texans versus the Jaguars.
By: Dr. Bob | 11/23/2008 1:00 PM
Neither team has shown much on the defensive side of the ball this season, and Houston's offense has the edge making the Texans the play Sunday in Cleveland.
By: Dr. Bob | 11/16/2008 8:15 PM
Even with Tony Romo back at QB for Dallas in this one, Washington remains the play at home Sunday night. Take the Redskins against the Cowboys in this NFC East battle.
By: Dr. Bob | 11/8/2008 3:30 PM
Look for Alabama's tenure as No. 1 in the BCS to last just a week. LSU has s huge home field advantage and that makes the Tigers plus the points the play vs. the Tide.
By: Dr. Bob | 11/9/2008 1:00 PM
Even with Rex Grossman at QB for the Bears, they are the play as home underdogs this Sunday. Cash a ticket on Chicago when they play host to the Tennessee Titans.
By: Dr. Bob | 11/2/2008 1:00 PM
After starting 0-3 the Browns have bounced back to win three of four and have a huge offensive edge on the Ravens in this one. Cleveland is the pick against Baltimore.
By: Dr. Bob | 11/1/2008 12:00 PM
Northwestern will be without thair star running back and starting quarterback, and that gives Minnesota a big edge. Go with the Golden Gophers at home vs. the Wildcats.
By: Dr. Bob | 10/27/2008 8:35 PM
Tennessee looks to move to 7-0 on the season against an inconsistent Indianapolis squad. Lay the points on the Titans at home Monday when they host the Colts.
By: Dr. Bob | 10/26/2008 1:00 PM
With two solid offenses on the field, the fans in London should see a lot of scoring on Sunday. Cash the New Orleans Saints as the underdogs and play the Over as well.
By: Dr. Bob | 10/19/2008 1:00 PM
Two old black-&-blue rivals meet in the Windy City Sunday, and if they can avoid special team mistakes the Minnesota Vikings should be able to cover the Chicago Bears.
By: Dr. Bob | 10/12/2008 4:15 PM
While the Cowboys are clearly one of the elite teams in the NFL so far, they will not cover this spread at Arizona. Cash the Cardinals plus the points when they host Dallas.
By: Dr. Bob | 10/11/2008 12:00 PM
East Carolina came out of the gate strong this season but has since cooled down. Look for the Virginia Cavaliers to pull off the upset at home when they host the Pirates.
There's a lot riding on this game, both on the national front as well as in the Big 12 Conference. Look for a shootout with the Oklahoma Sooners topping the Texas Longhorns.
By: Dr. Bob | 10/5/2008 1:00 PM
Peyton Manning has been off after missing preseason, and the Colts are struggling both with the run and on defense. The Texans can score and get the call as home dogs.
By: Dr. Bob | 10/4/2008 3:30 PM
This might seem like too many points, but the Golden Bears have advantages on both sides of the ball vs. the Sun Devils. Cash California as home favorites vs. Arizona St.
By: Dr. Bob | 9/28/2008 1:00 PM
Sure, Kansas City is a bad football team. But Denver has no business laying this many points on the road. Take the Chiefs and the points when they host the Broncos.
By: Dr. Bob | 9/26/2008 8:00 PM
Louisville has the better defense in this Big East matchup with Connecticut, and the Cardinals have been improving on offense. Lay the points on the 'Ville at the Huskies.
By: Dr. Bob | 9/22/2008 8:30 PM
The Chargers are winless after a couple of tough losses to open the campaign, but San Diego should net their first win and cover tonight vs. Brett Favre and the New York Jets.
By: Dr. Bob | 12/30/2007 4:15 PM
The Steelers will be without QB Ben Roethlisberger and RB Willie Parker, but Pittsburgh's defense should still help them across the line with a win and cover vs. the Ravens.
By: Dr. Bob | 12/30/2007 1:00 PM
The Saints still have a shot at the playoffs with a win, but with a sieve for a defense and the Bears still playing hard, look for Chicago to win this one straight up at Soldier Field.
By: Dr. Bob | 12/23/2007 4:15 PM
Oddsmakers know bettors love to play teams in must-win situations this time of year, and that's why this line is too high for Tennessee to cover Sunday vs. the New York Jets.
By: Dr. Bob | 12/16/2007 1:00 PM
The Steelers are at their best vs. good teams at home, which explains why they are 5-0 ATS at home as single-digit favorites. Lay the small spot vs. Jacksonville today.
Bobby Petrino's dash to Arkansas earlier this week might help lighten the mood for the Falcons this Sunday in Tampa. Take Atlanta and the points when they travel to Tampa Bay.