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Sunday February 9
Gold Key Pick, Over 48.5 Total Points, Kansas City/Philadelphia (Super Bowl LIX, 6:30 et) (Dome) (WINNER)
The
Eagles of the NFC East won the NFC Championship for their
fourth-year Head Coach Nick Sirianni, and stand at 17-3 Straight Up,
and 13-7
Against The Spread. Their Offense has been consistently good, and
they score enough to win. Trends favoring the Over in Eagles
events include 10-6 Over
off a SU win, 12-4 Over in non-Conference Play, and 5-2 Over vs this
foe.
The World Champion Chiefs won the AFC out of the
West Division for their long-tenured Head Coach Andy Reid, and stand at
17-2 SU, and 9-10 ATS. They have reached the Super Bowl in five
out of their last six seasons, and won the last two. The Chiefs
also simply score enough points to win, and this one can be
high-scoring. Super Bowl LIX is being played in the New Orleans
Superdome.
The Totals line stands at 48.5. We'll go with the Over here tonight in a Gold Key Pick.
--Rich Green
Admin@GoldKeyGames.com
Sunday January 26
Gold Key Pick, Over 47 Total Points, Washington at PHILADELPHIA (NFC Championship, 3 et) (Weather) (WINNER)
The
Commanders of the NFC East Division advanced from the Wild Card spot
for their first-year Head Coach Dan Quinn to reach the NFC Title Game
here. They hold a record of 14-5 Straight Up, and 12-7 Against
The Spread. The Commanders have won seven games in a row SU, and
can score and give up points here. Trends favoring the Over
include 6-2 Over as Dogs, 9-4 Over off a SU win, and 4-1 Over vs this
rival.
The
Eagles won the NFC East and two Home Playoff games for their
fourth-year Head Coach Nick Sirianni, and stand at 16-3 SU, and 12-7
ATS. They figure to put points on the board here in Division
Play. Trends favoring the Over in Eagles events include 9-6 Over
off a SU win, 8-3 Over vs this opponent, and 5-1 Over in Division Play.
The Totals line stands at 47. We'll go with the Over here today in a Gold
Key
Pick.
--Rich Green
Admin@GoldKeyGames.com
Monday January 20
Gold Key Pick, Notre Dame +8.5 over Ohio State (College Football Championship, 7:30 et) (Ret. Roof) (Loser)
The
Top Five ranked Fighting Irish enter the College Football Championship at 14-1 Straight Up, and 11-2-2 Against The Spread for
their third-year Head Coach Marcus Freeman. They are on 13-0 SU,
and 9-0 ATS winning runs, and can keep this one closer than expected. The Irish are 7-0 ATS vs the Big Ten lately.
The
Top Ten ranked Buckeyes of the Big Ten Conference enter the Big Dance
at 13-2 Straight Up, and 9-6 Against The Spread for
their sixth-year Head Coach Ryan Day. They are a powerful team
that deserves the Favorite role here. This event is being played
in Atlanta.
The line stands at Buckeyes -8.5. We'll take those points and the Irish to cover for us here tonight in a Gold
Key
Pick.
--Rich Green
Admin@GoldKeyGames.com
Sunday January 19
Gold Key Pick, Baltimore -1.5 over BUFFALO (NFL Playoffs, 6:30 et) (Weather) (Loser)
The
Ravens won the AFC North Division and advanced here to the Divisional
Round with a win at Home over the Steelers. They stand at 13-5
Straight Up, and 11-6-1 Against The Spread for their long-tenured Head
Coach John Harbaugh. Positive trends for the Ravens include 5-0
SU and ATS lately, 7-1 SU in Conference Play, and 11-3 SU on the Road.
The Bills won the AFC East Division for their
long-tenured Head Coach Sean McDermott and handled Denver at Home to
start their Playoff run. They hold a record of 14-4 SU, and 11-7
ATS, and this one may be the best game to watch this weekend. The
Bills show almost all good trends here, with the exception of 1-4 ATS
vs this foe.
The line opened at Bills -1.5 and moved to the Ravens. We'll go
with the Road Ravens to cover for us here tonight in a Gold
Key
Pick.
--Rich Green
Admin@GoldKeyGames.com
Saturday January 18
Gold Key Pick, DETROIT -8.5 over Washington (NFL Playoffs, 8 et) (Roof) (Loser)
The
Lions won the top seed in the NFC out of the North Division with a
record
of 15-2 Straight Up, and 12-5 Against The Spread for their fourth-year
Head Coach Dan
Campbell. They got a Bye week off, and figure to be prepared for
this rival. Positive trends for the Lions include 5-0 ATS at Home
in this match up, 9-1 ATS off a SU and Double Digit ATS win, and 14-1
SU lately.
The Commanders of the NFC East Division advanced
here to the Divisional Round off a SU Dog win at Tampa Bay. They
stand at 13-5 SU, and 11-7 ATS for their first-year Head Coach Dan
Quinn. The Commanders have won six games in a row SU, and are 1-6
ATS vs this foe.
The line stands at Lions -8.5. We'll go with the Home Lions to cover for us here tonight in a Gold
Key
Pick.
--Rich Green
Admin@GoldKeyGames.com
Monday January 13
Gold Key Pick, RAMS +2.5 over Minnesota (NFL Playoffs, 8 et) (Ret. Roof) (WINNER, OUTRIGHT)
The
Rams won the NFC West Division for their long-tenured Head Coach Sean
McVay and stand at 10-7 Straight Up, and 7-7 Against The Spread.
They have won five out of their last six games SU, and can keep this
one closer than expected. Positive trends for the Rams include
5-1 ATS lately, 9-4 SU at Home, and 4-1 ATS in January.
The
Vikings of the NFC North Division made it to the Wild Card Round for
their third-year Head Coach Kevin O'Connell with a record of 14-3 SU,
and 11-5-1 ATS on the season. Their only SU losses were twice vs
Detroit, and at this rival. The Vikings are 1-4 ATS in January
lately. This one is being played at Glendale, AZ due to the LA wild fires.
The line stands at Vikings -2.5. We'll take those points and the Home Rams to cover for us here tonight in a Gold
Key
Pick.
--Rich Green
Admin@GoldKeyGames.com
Sunday January 12
Gold Key Pick, BUFFALO -7.5 over Denver (NFL Playoffs, 1 et) (Weather) (WINNER)
The
Bills won the AFC East Division for their long-tenured Head Coach Sean
McDermott and stand at 13-4 Straight Up, and 10-7 Against The
Spread. They rested many key players last week, and figure to be
tough at Home here. Positive trends for the Bills include 5-0 ATS
with Rest off a SU loss, 8-1 ATS vs average or better AFC West Division
rivals, and 4-1 ATS at Home vs this opponent.
The
Broncos made it to the Wild Card Round here out of the AFC West with a
record of 10-7 SU, and 12-5 ATS for their second-year Head Coach Sean
Payton. They return to the Playoffs for the first time since
their 2015 Super Bowl win, and look to advance. Negative trends
for the Broncos this afternoon include 1-7 ATS vs this foe, and 1-4 ATS
as Dogs.
The line stands at Bills -7.5. We'll go with the Home Bills to cover for us here today in a Gold
Key
Pick.
--Rich Green
Admin@GoldKeyGames.com
Saturday January 11
Gold Key Pick, Under 42 Total Points, Chargers at HOUSTON (NFL Playoffs, 4:30 et) (Ret. Roof) (Loser)
The
Chargers reached the Wild Card Playoffs out of the AFC West Division
for their first-year Head Coach Jim Harbaugh with a record of 11-6
Straight Up, and 12-4-1 Against The Spread on the season. Their
Defense helped get them here, and this one can be lower scoring than
expected. Chargers games are 12-4 Under on the Road lately.
The
Texans won the AFC South Division for their second-year Head Coach
Demeco Ryans and stand at 10-7 SU, and 7-8-2 ATS. They had
problems scoring vs good teams this season. Trends favoring the
Under in Texans events include 6-1 Under at Home, 8-3 Under in
non-Division Play, and 6-3 Under off a SU win.
The Totals line opened at 44.5 and has dropped. We'll go with the Under here today in a Gold
Key
Pick.
--Rich Green
Admin@GoldKeyGames.com
Friday January 10
Gold Key Pick, Ohio State -6 over Texas (Cotton Bowl, 7:30 et) (Ret. Roof) (WINNER)
The
Top Ten ranked Buckeyes of the Big Ten Conference enter the College
Football Playoff
Semifinals at 12-2 Straight Up, and 8-6 Against The Spread for
their sixth-year Head Coach Ryan Day. They are coming off two
strong wins and look best here. The Buckeyes are 5-2 ATS lately.
The
Top Five ranked Longhorns of the SEC stand at
13-2 Straight Up, and 8-7 Against The Spread for their four-year Head Coach Steve Sarkisian.
They played well enough in spurts as Prohibitive Favorites to advance
here, and will need to step it up to run with this rival.
Negative trends for the Longhorns this evening include 1-5 ATS vs the
Big Ten, 3-6 ATS lately, and 1-4 ATS in January.
The line stands at Buckeyes -6. We'll go with the Buckeyes to cover for us here tonight in a Gold
Key
Pick.
--Rich Green
Admin@GoldKeyGames.com
Thursday January 9
Gold Key Pick, Notre Dame -1.5 over Penn State (Orange Bowl, 7:30 et) (Weather) (WINNER)
The
Top Five ranked Fighting Irish enter the College Football Playoff
Semifinals at 13-1 Straight Up, and 10-2-2 Against The Spread for
their third-year Head Coach Marcus Freeman. They are on 12-0 SU,
and 8-0 ATS winning runs, and can prevail here. The Irish are
also 8-0 ATS as Favorites lately.
The Top Five ranked Nittany Lions of the Big Ten
Conference stand at 13-2 SU, and 8-7 Against The Spread for their
long-tenured Head Coach James Franklin. Their only two SU losses
were versus top-ranked teams, and they must be respected.
Negative trends for the Lions here include 1-6 SU in January, and 1-7
ATS as Dogs.
The line stands at Irish -1.5. We'll go with the Irish to cover for us here tonight in a Gold
Key
Pick.
--Rich Green
Admin@GoldKeyGames.com
Thursday January 9
Gold Key Pick, Notre Dame -1.5 over Penn State (Orange Bowl, 7:30 et) (Weather) (WINNER)
The
Top Five ranked Fighting Irish enter the College Football Playoff
Semifinals at 13-1 Straight Up, and 10-2-2 Against The Spread for
their third-year Head Coach Marcus Freeman. They are on 12-0 SU,
and 8-0 ATS winning runs, and can prevail here. The Irish are
also 8-0 ATS as Favorites lately.
The Top Five ranked Nittany Lions of the Big Ten
Conference stand at 13-2 SU, and 8-7 Against The Spread for their
long-tenured Head Coach James Franklin. Their only two SU losses
were versus top-ranked teams, and they must be respected.
Negative trends for the Lions here include 1-6 SU in January, and 1-7
ATS as Dogs.
The line stands at Irish -1.5. We'll go with the Irish to cover for us here tonight in a Gold
Key
Pick.
--Rich Green
Admin@GoldKeyGames.com
Sunday January 5
Gold Key Pick, Over 42.5 Total Points, San Francisco at ARIZONA (NFL Football, 4:25 et) (Ret. Roof) (WINNER)
The
49'ers of the NFC West Division stand at 6-10 Straight Up, and 5-11
Against The Spread for their long-tenured Head Coach Kyle
Shanahan. Beset with injuries from the start, they failed to
return to the Playoffs for the first time in four years. Trends
favoring the Over in Niners games include 4-2 Over lately, and 5-1 Over
vs this opponent.
The Cardinals enter this Division match up for
their second-year Head Coach Jonathan Gannon with a record of 7-9 SU,
and 10-6 ATS on the year. They will miss the post season for the
eighth time in their last nine seasons. Cardinals events are 11-5
Over at Home lately.
The Totals line stands at 42.5. We'll go with the Over here today in a Gold
Key
Pick.
Gold Key Pick, DETROIT -3 over Minnesota (NFL Football, 8:25 et) (Roof) (WINNER)
The
Lions are tied for first place in the NFC North Division with a record
of 14-2 SU, and 11-5 ATS for their fourth-year Head Coach Dan
Campbell. They can wrap up their Division and a first round Bye
with a win here this evening. Positive trends for the Lions
include 8-0 ATS vs this foe, 9-0 SU in Conference Play, and 7-0 SU in
Division Play.
The Vikings enter this Division match up for
their third-year Head Coach Kevin O'Connell at 14-2 SU, and 11-4-1 ATS
on the season. They have won nine games in a row SU and can also
win their Division and a first round Bye with a win here this
evening. The Vikings are 2-6 ATS in January lately, and 0-4 ATS
at this rival.
The line stands at Lions -3. We'll go with the Home Lions to cover for us here tonight in a Gold
Key
Pick.
--Rich Green
Admin@GoldKeyGames.com
Saturday January 4
Gold Key Pick, Cincinnati -2.5 over PITTSBURGH (NFL Football, 8 et) (Weather) (Loser)
The
Bengals of the AFC North Division under their sixth-year Head Coach Zac
Taylor stand at 8-8 Straight Up, and 10-6 Against The Spread on the
season. They have been playing well and need a win here and some
help to make the post season. Positive trends for the Bengals
include 7-1 ATS on the Road, 21-4 ATS vs rivals off Dog role at this
point of the season, and 4-1 ATS lately.
The Steelers enter this Division match up for
their long-tenured Head Coach Mike Tomlin with a record of 10-6 SU and
ATS. They've made the playoffs, and still have a chance to win
their Division with some help. The Steelers are coming off three
losses vs top teams in the League.
The line stands at Bengals -2.5. We'll go with the Road Bengals to cover for us here tonight in a Gold
Key
Pick.
--Rich Green
Admin@GoldKeyGames.com
Friday January 3
Gold Key Pick, Minnesota -9.5 over Virginia Tech (Duke's Mayo Bowl, 7:30 et) (Weather) (WINNER)
The
Golden Gophers made it as Bowlers out of the Big Ten Conference for
their long-tenured Head Coach PJ Fleck with a record of 7-5 Straight
Up, and 9-2-1 Against The Spread. They appear to be mostly
healthy, and have covered seven of their last eight games ATS.
Other positive trends for the Gophers include 7-0 ATS with Rest vs less
than above average rivals, and 7-0 SU in Bowls.
The Hokies of the Atlantic Coast Conference
under their third-year Head Coach Brent Pry finished their regular
season at 6-6 SU and ATS. They show numerous injuries especially
on Offense. This event is being played at Charlotte, NC.
The line stands at Golden Gophers -9.5. We'll go with the Golden
Gophers to cover for us here tonight in a Gold
Key
Pick.
--Rich Green
Admin@GoldKeyGames.com
Thursday January 2
Gold Key Pick, Notre Dame -1 over Georgia (Sugar Bowl, 4 et) (Dome) (WINNER)
The
Top Five ranked Fighting Irish enter the College Football Playoff
Quarterfinals at 12-1 Straight Up, and 9-2-2 Against The Spread for
their third-year Head Coach Marcus Freeman. They are on 11-0 SU,
and 7-0 ATS winning runs, and can prevail here. The Irish are
also 7-0 ATS as Favorites lately.
The Top Two ranked Bulldogs of the SEC hold a
record of 11-2 SU, and 4-9 ATS for their long-tenured Head Coach Kirby
Smart. Their only two losses were at powerful Conference teams,
and they figure to perform well here. This should be a great game
to watch.
The line stands at Irish -1. We'll go with the Irish to win for us
here today in a Gold
Key
Pick.
--Rich Green
Admin@GoldKeyGames.com
Wednesday January 1
Gold Key Pick, Under 52 Total Points, Texas/Arizona State (Peach Bowl, 1 et) (Ret. Roof) (Loser)
The
Top Five ranked Longhorns of the SEC enter the College Playoff
Quarterfinals here for their four-year Head Coach Steve Sarkisian at
12-2 Straight Up, and 8-6 Against The Spread. They have one of
the top Defenses in College Football, and this one can be lower scoring
than expected. Trends favoring the Under in Longhorns games
include 8-2 Under lately, 7-3 Under off a SU win, and 8-4 Under as
Favorites.
The Top Five ranked Sun Devils of the Big Twelve Conference
stand at 11-2 SU and ATS for their second-year Head Coach Kenny
Dillingham. They are red hot having won and covered six in a row,
and received a Bye before this event. Trends favoring the Under
in Sun Devils games include 5-0 Under vs the Southeastern Conference,
and 5-1 Under as Dogs.
The Totals line stands at 52. We'll go with the Under
here today in a Gold
Key
Pick.
--Rich Green
Admin@GoldKeyGames.com
Tuesday December 31
Gold Key Pick, Alabama -15.5 over Michigan (Reliaquest Bowl, Noon et) (Weather) (Loser)
The
Top Fifteen ranked Crimson Tide of the Southeastern Conference under
their first-year Head Coach Kalen Deboer stand at 9-3 Straight Up, and
7-5 Against The Spread on the season. Most of their starters will
play this afternoon. Positive trends for the Tide include 5-1 ATS
vs the Big Ten, and 4-1 ATS lately.
The Wolverines of the Big Ten Conference hold a
record of 7-5 SU, and 5-7 ATS for their first-year Head Coach Sherrone
Moore. Several of their key players plan to sit this one
out. Negative trends for the Wolverines include 1-7 ATS in the
last game of the season, and 1-5 ATS vs the SEC.
The line opened at Crimson Tide -11.5 and
steadily moved up. We'll go with the Crimson Tide to cover for us
here today in a Gold
Key
Pick.
--Rich Green
Admin@GoldKeyGames.com
Monday December 30
Gold Key Pick, Missouri -2.5 over Iowa (Music City Bowl, 2:30 et) (Weather) (WINNER)
The
Top Twenty ranked Tigers of the Southeastern Conference finished their
regular season with a record of 9-3 Straight Up, and 8-4 Against The
Spread for their fifth-year Head Coach Eliah Drinkwitz. They are
on current 4-0 ATS and 5-2 SU winning runs, and look best here.
Positive trends for the Tigers include 6-1 ATS lately, and 16-0 SU as
Favorites.
The Hawkeyes of the Big Ten Conference stand at 8-4
SU, and 7-4-1 ATS for their long-tenured Head Coach Kirk Ferentz.
They will be without their star RB for this event. Negative
trends for the Hawkeyes include 0-3 ATS as Dogs, and 1-7 ATS with Rest
vs opponents off a SU and ATS win.
The line stands at Tigers -2.5. We'll go with the Tigers to cover for us here today in a Gold
Key
Pick.
--Rich Green
Admin@GoldKeyGames.com
Sunday December 29
Gold Key Pick, BUFFALO -10 over Jets (NFL Football, 1 et) (Weather) (WINNER)
The
Bills of the AFC East under their long-tenured Head Coach Sean
McDermott stand at 12-3 Straight Up, and 9-6 Against The Spread on the
season. With a win here they wrap up the second Playoff position
in the AFC, and can rest players in their final week. Positive
trends for the Bills include 7-3 ATS lately, and 8-4 ATS at Home vs
this foe.
The Jets enter this Division match up for their
interim Head Coach Jeff Ulbrich with a record of 4-11 SU, and 5-10 ATS
on the year. They look to play the spoiler role here during a bad
season. Negative trends for the Jets include 3-9 ATS lately, 5-12
ATS on the Road, and 3-8 ATS in December.
The line stands at Bills -10. We'll go with the Home Bills to cover for us here today in a Gold
Key
Pick.
Gold Key Pick, MINNESOTA -1 over Green Bay (NFL Football, 4:25 et) (Roof) (WINNER)
The
Vikings are tied for first out of the NFC North Division at 13-2 SU,
and 10-4-1 ATS for their third-year Head Coach Kevin McConell.
They go for their ninth SU win a row in an important event here.
Positive trends for the Vikings include 7-1 SU at Home, 9-3 ATS on
Sundays, and 10-4 ATS lately.
The Packers enter this Division match up for their
sixth-year Head Coach Matt LaFleur with a record of 11-4 SU, and 9-6
ATS. They have covered their last five games ATS, and are red
hot. This should be a great game to watch.
The line stands at Vikings -1. We'll go
with the Home Vikings to win for us here today in a Gold Key
Pick.
--Rich Green
Admin@GoldKeyGames.com
Saturday December 28
Gold Key Pick, UConn +2.5 over North Carolina (Fenway Bowl, 11 am et) (Weather) (WINNER, OUTRIGHT)
The
Huskies under their third-year Head Coach Jim Mora stand at 8-4
Straight Up, and 7-4-1 Against The Spread. They want to be here
and can keep this one closer than expected. Positive trends for
the Huskies this morning include 4-1 SU lately, and 7-3 ATS on
Saturdays.
The Tar Heels of the Atlantic Coast Conference stand
at 6-6 SU, and 2-9-1 ATS for their interim Head Coach Freddie
Kitchens. This program failed the past four years as Bowlers, and
get
Bill Belichick as Coach next season. Negative trends for the Tar
Heels include 2-13 ATS lately, 2-12 ATS on Saturdays, and 1-7 ATS as
Favorites.
The line opened at Tar Heels -4.5 and has dropped. We'll take
those points and the Huskies to cover for us here today in a Gold
Key
Pick.
Gold Key Pick, Miami-Ohio -2.5 over Colorado State (Arizona Bowl, 4:30 et) (Weather) (WINNER)
The
Redhawks of the MAC East Division hold a record of 8-5 SU, and 6-7 ATS
for their long-tenured Head Coach Chuck Martin. They have been
stellar in Coach Martin's career as Bowlers. Positive trends for
the Redhawks include 8-0 ATS after allowing at least 35 points in
Conference play, 8-3 ATS away from Home on Saturdays, and 5-0 ATS in
Bowl games.
The Rams of the Mountain West Conference under their
third-year Head Coach Jay Norvell finished the regular season at 8-4
SU, and 7-4-1 ATS. They had great success in Conference Play and
deserve to be here as Bowlers. Negative trends for the Rams this
afternoon include 0-5 ATS in December, and 1-3 ATS as Dogs.
The line stands at Redhawks -2.5. We'll go
with the Redhawks to cover for us here today in a Gold Key
Pick.
--Rich Green
Admin@GoldKeyGames.com
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