We're gonna stay with the limited chatter for now. It got us to 7-2 last weekend, right? Yes it did. Quiet assassin INDEED.
ST MARYS +1 vs Memphis--"GAELS getting 1 point ONLY?!? Big D are you crazy?" Yes. Crazy for cash baby
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE +11.5 vs Michigan--We cant pass up taking the JACK RABBITS right? Too many pal.
AKRON +7.5 vs vcu--Another "crazy" pick. "Big D come on! Everyone LOVES vcu!" Uh huh. Take the ZIPS. You will brag to your friends tomorrow. Again. Still.
CALIFORNIA +3 vs unlv--"Big D have you truly lost it? The GOLDEN BEARS?!? Really?!?!" When you are 4-0 this evening, people will want to be YOU.
Now due to the passing of this famous cat this week, we must play this video. RIP Bobbie Smith. God bless the Detroit Spinners and god bless you. Good luck!
So not a lotta talk got us to 4-2. 2-1 on Friday and 2-1 on Saturday. Now it's Sunday. There's very few games on the schedule. That only matters for your bookie. Now the picks.
OLE MISS+11 vs florida
ST LOU -1.5 vs vcu
OHIO ST-1.5 vs wiscy
Again, very little chatter. Good luck and god bless.
Editor's Note--Hi. Ho. How goes it? There's a football game Sunday. "Super Baugh" "Har Bowl" "Bro Bowl I" catchy names like that. Big D always gives us surprises on Super Bowl Sunday. And by surprises, I mean cash in the wallet. And as you all know, this ISN'T always due to the football game! It could mean while you are enjoying your "pre-game" festivities, there's some roundball on the hardwood?! Hmmmmm??!? Take it away on the Super Day, Large Richard!!--R.B.
Ahhh the Super Bowl. The paegantry. The hoopla. The wagering. And of course, the DAYTIME basketball!!
Yep! The thing that everyone cares so much about? The bookmaker ALSO cares about. And posts some very difficult lines. In the daytime basketball? Well...... not so much. Here goes.
Louisville was #1 in the whole country in the college hoops a few weeks back. Then they lost 3 of 4. Lost all 4 vs the spread. Now they got MARQUETTE. Not a team that you want to play if you are REALLY trying to get "better". MARQUETTE also has covered 17 of 22 as a road underdog the last 4 years. The points will be generous. Take em.
In the NBA, the "lake show" has turned into the "swamp show". Meaning the Lakers are NOT your big brother's, father's, grandpappy's, or great-grandpappy's Lakers. They went 0 fer January on the road for the first time in their illustrious history. Now they are at DETROIT. Big D surmises that they will lay points cause, after all, they are "the Lakers". Um, we'll take those points. In MOTOWN. With the PISTONS.
Now THE GAME. We almost passed. "SACRELIGE!" You scream? Ok. Ok. We will do something. As we like to say, these games with the hype? Usually don't pan out to be soooo good. So in your minds, who do you think has the biggest chance to whup the other team? Like who has been involved in blowouts more this season? Why its the 49ERS. So they posted a little prop bet saying SF -7.5 +180. Which means if you laaaay MORE points then the regular 3.5 line, you get paid odds. +180 seems to fair odds for a game that could easily end with SF winning by 8 or more. We will go there.
And in the same vein, the total is 47.5 points. If we are gonna go with SAN FRAN, we gotta think they will score more than 28. Maybe 35. Well 52.5 points is 5 points higher than the regular over/under line. We get 2.1:1 to take THIS kind of over? We'll do it! More bang for our bucks if you will.
So on this SUPER SUNDAY, with 2 brothers doing battle, we recap happily with: MARQUETTE+ whatever @ louisville, DETROIT+ whatever vs Los Angeles Lakers, SF -7.5 vs Baltimore @ 1.8-1, and OVER 52.5 SF/Baltimore @ 2.1-1. Good luck god bless. And may your wallet be even heavier after this Sunday. This week's tune bought to you by long time follower Pete F. Enjoy......
Editor's Note--Well, well, well. What were you thinking when Joey Flacco hit that kid running like the wind down the sideline in Denver last Saturday night? I wasn't thinking much, other than if he catches this and runs for a TD, I win. If he doesnt catch it, I win. That's a nice feeling. Then in the nightcap, #7 for SAN FRAN broke a record. Thats a nice feeling too. It was probably a nice feeling for the Nevada sportsbook operators, who knew after Saturday they would be seeing a nice profit and staying in business. Sunday was less good. But, we got a nice glimpse of the vintage Big D. Going where others are afraid. That man has ice in his veins. Speaking of, you got some happy returns for us in the Championship Weekend for us big boy?--R.B.
Well, thanks for the kind words Richie. But Sunday still left us wanting. However, things have been VERY clear for us this week. VERY, VERY clear. Here goes.
Quick! The last time San Francisco won a road playoff game? 1988. Quick! How many road playoff games have the 49ers won in their history? 2. They had some gents named Brodie, Montana, and Young play QB for them. This kid #7 Kapernick certainly has an opportunity to be great. But is he those guys just mentioned, just yet? No he is not. And who remembers Joey Montana looking bewildered in the Meadowlands during a January playoff day, while the Giants were running roughshod over he and his mates 49-3? We're not saying this is going to happen in HOTLANTA on Sunday but Big D will tell you that the mere mortals think because this kid is sooooooooo fast, that the astroturf will make him faster. Maybe. You know who else it makes faster? The defense of ATLANTA. Wanna know San Fran's record in domes this year 1-2. The scores? 16-13 loss to the Rams (where #7 threw a pitch to Manti Te'o's girlfriend, who wasnt there, and cost them the game). 23-3 win to the Saints who we know aint all that this year. And a 23-13 loss to the Vikings. Kapernick might be fast but his big meaty lineman aint. And they CERTAINLY are built for a high grass field like they have in the friendly confines of Frisco. MATTY ICE plays on blacktop baby. With FAST runners. And they win almost all the time there. 8-1 this year. Oh the line? San Fran -4. The total? 48.5. You read that right. Road favorito in the NFC Championshipo game. No respect for the FALCS. That changes come Sunday. Take ATLANTA and UNDER, pal. You can thank Large Richard later.
In the nightcap, in the chilly suburbs of Boston, will be an interesting one. The line is 9? Opened at 9.5. Lets have some more fun with numbers again. Who has the most road victories of any QB in NFL History? Um, not Eli Manning. Not even Mark Sanchez (yes, they both have 4). Its JOEY FLACCO with 5. And if anyone watched LAST year's BALTIMORE vs New England AFC Championship, it probably should be 6. Now how about these numbers.......1,4,3,6,3,19. Those are the final margins of victory the last 6 times, the RAVENS and Pats have played. Yes its mostly been the Pats who win. Oh the 19? Why that was a few years back IN the playoffs when BALTIMORE beat New England at New England 33-14. Here's one more set of numbers you might enjoy. JOE FLACCO is now 7-4 in the playoffs in his career. Since JOE has been in the league, wanna know what Tommy Brady's playoff record is? 8-6. You read that right. What does this all mean? FLACCO doesnt get a lot of respect versus the "Big Star" Brady. And the line reflects that. It also means these two teams are pretty evenly matched me thinks. Sure, the pats could win, but 9 points?!? Really? TAAAAAAAAAAAKE baby. TAAAAAAAAAAAAAKE.
So the happy, happy recap: ATL+4 vs San Fran, UNDER 48.5 ATL/Sf. and BALT+9 @ New England.
Good luck. God bless. And as is always the case, you dont have to be a star baby, to get Big D's money. Or be in HIS show. Tell us how long you hum this tune when the Purple and White #5 is throwing the ball to other Purple and White guys all night on Sunday.
Editor's Note--One of the those rarest of rare occasions, last weekend with Big D taking the collar. Even on his big lock. Safe to say, Redskin Coach Shanahan won't be getting any holiday cards from him. But this week, is a new one. With some pretty steep ramifications. With some pretty PUBLIC teams. Hmmm. Can he come back from defeat? What did the wisemen always say? "DONT bet against him". Take it away Large Richard.--R.B.
Nothing to say about last week. A lot to say about this week. Here we go.
Hear the rumor there was some trouble for some of the casinos paying off their sportsbook winners last week cause ALL FOUR favorites came in? Big D did. Hear the rumor that if all the public teams--Denver, Green Bay, Seatlle, and New Englland--win and cover this week, perhaps a FEW sportsbook operators are in REAL bad shape? Big D did. So....
There is a reason those big buildings with all that entertainment and glitz exist in Las Vegas. And it AINT because clowns come up to the wagering window and win all the time. Even half the time. Sometimes even a quarter of the time. So........
Denver played the 2nd easiest schedule in 23 years in the 2nd half of the season. Anyone remember what BALTIMORE did with "big bad" New England in Foxboro last year? Right. Look it up.
SAN FRANCISCO? 14-1-1 under Harbaugh at home during his tenure versus teams not named NY GIANTS. Are the 49ERS playing the Giants on Sunday? No they are not.
Seatlle has a real good team. Been covering a bunch in a row. Anyone talking ATLANTA this wknd? Anyone?!? How about when ATLANTA played the aforementioned Giants a few weeks back? When the line was nice and tight like this one? Seattle definitely banged up (with a new kicker this week FYI!).
Finally, New England in their last 8 playoff games have covered how many? 1. Thats right. 1. Anyone taking HOUSTON this week?!? Anyone?!?!
Soooooooo you can see where this is going. The "insane" Big D is going to give you 4 picks this week! All the ones most people hate!! Funny that right? Cause he thinks them buildings with the glitz and glamour are still standing nice and tall come Sunday night. You think he's nuts? Well then go play with the public and tell everyone how smart you are. There wont be any I told you so's from Big D. He wont need to, you will be soooooooo angry at yourself.
The happy recap: BALT+9.5 @ Denver, SF-2.5 vs Green Bay, ATL-2 vs Seattle, and HOUSTON+9.5 @ New England.
Then you can sing this little ditty out loud like the fellas who run the sportsbooks in Nevada and all over the globe. A team Big D likes to be on this wknd.
Editor's Note--Welp, the Eagles sure didn't get off the bus last Sunday versus the G-men. But luckily neither did the Bears or Cowboys, well much anyway. 2-1 record in the NFL for those who went along with Large Richard. And look at this, the NFL playoffs are upon us. Normally, these games are sooooooooo difficult to decipher. The bookmaker gets to study really well because there's only 4 games on the slate. 2 on Saturday. 2 on Sunday. Now then, why does Big D have a smile on his face like the Cheshire Cat? Let's find out, eh??!?!--R.B.
Richie, we are very excited about the NFL postseason. 4 games this week. 4 games the next. 2 after that. Then the BIG game. That's 11 choices. Well 22 if you count the Over/Unders. WHICH we do. Whole lotta fun. Here we go.
It's gonna be cold, and maybe even snowy in Green Bay on Saturday night. For the rematch between the Vikes and the Pack. Not sure if that was a fluke that the Vikes won last week. What wasn't a fluke is that both defenses have trouble stopping the other guys' offenses. Snow, schmo. Cold, mold. 46 is the total? OVER in Green Bay, baby. O-V-E-R.
"Ray Ray" Lewis is quitting as soon as the Ravens lose. He has a nice ESPN gig waiting for him. Well, if our studying is correct, and most of the time it IS, he might be able to cover the Divisional Playoffs NEXT week for ESPN, because we wouldn't be so shocked if INDY wins outright in Baltimore. You say balderdash? Quick, who was the last defensive coordinator of the Ravens before this year? Why it was none other than Chuck Pagano. Head coach of the COLTS. You watching the last 6 weeks of the season? Who is waaaaaaaaay hot? Who is waaaaaaaaaaaay cold? Now you are going to give us 6.5 points? Not 3 points? Thank you bookmaker. Take.
Finally, we did a quadruple take when we saw this line. Yeah, yeah, yeah we are well aware of how "awesome" Seattle is this year. How about this now handsome. If Seattle couldve gone just 4-4 this year on the road INSTEAD of 3-5, they would be playing this game at home. Where they are very tough. Like a wiseman once told Big Dick, "there's a REASON that certain teams play on the road in the playoffs, and certain teams are at home." Yep. One is better than the other. Only, in this case, the bookmaker has deemed Seattle favorites by 3 points. AT WASHINGTON. You think the 100,000 REDSKIN fans wont be loud for their first playoff game since 1999? Friends, this line is off by 4 or 5 points. You RARELY get this anytime in the NFL, let alone the playoffs. Which is why BIG DICK'S 2013 PLAYOFF LOCK OF THE YEAR is quite simply, WASHINGTON getting 3 at HOME! We are crying with joy. Truly.
The happy recap? OVER 46 GB/Minnesota, INDY+6.5 @ Baltimore, and the lock of the year: WASHINGTON+3 vs Seattle.
Come Sunday night, no matter what kind of fan you are, this will be your favorite song. Trust us. Check back with us on Monday for the National Championship play in the college. Otherwise, good luck. god bless. enjoy.
Editor's Note--Well, some funky things occured last Sunday to cause a 1-2 NFL Week 16 performance. Big D is seething. You know your bookie is running now. Whatchu got Large Richard?--R.B.
Anger doesn't explain the half of it, Richie. We are gonna make this short and sweet. Happy New Year and all that other junk to all of youse and yah fambulies. Here goes.
What 3 teams KNOW for SURE they dont get to the playoffs if they lose this Sunday? Why it's the Giants, Bears, and Cowboys that's who. You can do all kinds of other analysis paralysis, scenarios, matchups, what ifs, etc. We will be doing this:
EAGLES+7 @ Ny Giants, LIONS+3 vs Chicago, and REDSKINS -3 vs Dallas. And you might want to wait till the last minute with that REDSKINS game. Washington could be in no matter what. Win or lose. By gametime. In which case when the game means EVERYTHING for Dallas and not much for the SKINS, then? Well, then, take the SKINS with 2 hands AND 2 feet!
Good luck. God bless. And hopefully you dont NEED things as much as these teams above, and this guy below. NEEEEEEEEEEED. Indeed.
Editor's Note--Well a tough start to the college bowl season but let's see if Big D can build on that massive win in the Hawai'i Bowl on Monday night. SMU a 12 point dog? Really? They won by 30. Outright. What have you bought us today Big D? There's probably some bills to be paid following the Xmas holiday. Thank you--R.B.
Yes, Richie we are back on the proverbial horse. And we have some games right away here. Today, tomorrow, and Saturday. Let's go!
3pm eastern today. Noon in Vegas. 10 a.m in Oahu. Aloha. It's San Jose State vs Bowling Green. So what you say? How about that Bowling Green went 10-1 UNDER this year? Paying attention now? Dont think the bookmaker did. He put the total at 44.5. Not saying San Jose isnt good, but they will struggle to score points. As Bowling Green's opponents often do. UNDER.
Tomorrow the GOOOPHERRRS of MINNY-SODA are getting 13 points in the Meineke Car Care Bowl! A double digit dog in a pre-New Years Day bowl game?!? Yes please. The generous points will be taken thank you.
Finally, in the Kraft Foods Fight Hunger Bowl in San Francisco, Saturday afternoon, NAVY is getting 14.5 points vs Arizona State. Are you kidding me?!? More than 2 touchdowns with the MIDSHIPMEN running that well oiled option offense? Thank you bookmaker. No, really. Thank you!
Check back tomorrow for our snappy NFL Week 17 picks! The happy recap for the college choices: Today: UNDER 44.5 San Jose State/Bowling Green, Friday: MINNESOTA+13 vs Texas Tech, Saturday: NAVY+14.5 vs Arizona State.
And you will hear this song a few times on Saturday afternoon, we surmise..........
Editor's Note---Ahhh. Week 16 of the NFL. Most teams are done. Some teams are in. And a neat, select few NEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEED to win to keep hope alive. Welcome one, welcome all. This week and next are historically the 2 best weeks in the NFL for Big D and his merry men, women, and monkeys. You long time followers know the reason why. One time with feeling: WHO NEEEEEEEEEEEEEEDDDDDDDDDDDS THE GAME(S)?!?!?!--R.B.
Glad you asked that question everyone! Well there's 3 teams that come to mind who neeeeeeeeeeeeed the game. Here goes.
Miami has a bit of hope left. Sure they need help from almost everyone else to lose, but they have a glimmer. But they MUST win. So you know who we will take at PLUS 4.5? BUFFALO BILLS that's who!
Also at 1pm eastern is the showdown on the Three Rivers in western PA. The steelers NEEEEEEEEEEEED the game. They laaaaaaaaaaaaay 4.5. We always tend to like the underdog in a BENGALS game. Now that Pittsburgh NEEDS it? We LOVE CINCY!
Finally, in our play of the week, da Bearsssss go out to ARIZONA and lay 5.5. Da Bearsssss have lost 6 of 7 after starting off 7-1. Now if they lose, and dont get some help, they are kaput for the playoffs. They really neeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed the game on Sunday. They might get it but it wont be easy. TAKE!
The happy recap of teams that DONT neeeeeeed the games: BUFFALO+4.5 @ miami, CINCY+4.5 @ pitt, and ARIZONA+5.5 vs Chicago. And with that extra money coming to you on Dec 23, a merry christmas to all and to all a good night!
Now go ahead and sing along to this tune. Feel free to substitute "bookie" for baby and "money" for love. One of the classics of all time........
Editor's Note--Well, well, well. You know Dasher and Dancer and Donner and Cupid. Silly bookmakers making lines that look stupid. But do you recall the most famous handicapper of all......It's bowl season. It's Christmas time. There's a full slate. Here we have the big man already dissecting games while you worry about what to get Aunt Gert. That's ok. Old Gertie is probably worth it. It's also worth it for you to listen to 3 early college bowl games that Big D is playin. Gooooooooooooo!--R.B.
Well Richie, you are correct in your headline. There is a Christmas Eve bowl game in Hawaii. BUT, before that, there are 2 others we like. Beginning tonight.
SAN DIEGO STATE is playing a home bowl game. Against nemesis Byu. Why is Byu favored? More famous name? Why ask why? Take the points in the "Point"settia Bowl. Get it? Got it? Good. Tonight!
Saturday early (noon eastern. 7 a.m in Oahu. Aloha!) theres a game in the N'Awlins Superdome. Why its the New Orleans Bowl. Who is in that game? Why louisiana-lafayette from not too far, and the EAST CAROLINA PIRATES from further. The line is a sneaky 5. Well, sneakily take the PIRATES, who will steal this one, getting 5. They've been playing like real swashbucklers down the stretch!
Finally, Christmas Eve. 8pm eastern. 3pm in Oahu is the Hawai'i Bowl. Most of you on the mainland will be eating dinner, or perhaps finished with dinner, whilst hopefully enjoying your time with friends and family. In the background? That TV is gonna be on, isnt it? And as you sip your eggnog, the TV is going to be showing images of palm trees and sandy beaches. Perfect. What's more perfect? You telling people that the coach of SMU is June Jones who used to successfully coach the University of Hawai'i for a bunch of years. The fans are going to be pulling for June and his underdog MUSTANGS. Sure Fresno has been a "house a fire" lately, but 12.5 points pal? Really? Mr. Jones wont allow his team to celebrate at the luau until AFTER the game. Look for a close one. Take.
So the happy recap: Tonight: SAN DIEGO STATE+3.5 vs byu, Saturday: EAST CAROLINA+5 vs La-Lafayette, Monday: SMU+12.5 vs Fresno.
Tomorrow? Tune in for what really is the start of the BEST two weeks all year in the NFL for Big D and his merry men, women, and monkeys. Week 16 and Week 17, of course! Don't miss it.
And of course no Christmas time bowl edition would be complete without this staple. Aloooooooooooooooooooooha all! Mele Kalikamaka indeed.
Editor's Note--Does it ever happen where we can just lose a game with Big D where you just turn off the TV and do some gardening in the 1st quarter? Like, "ahhhh this game is kaput."? No. No, we cannot. 0-3 last week and 7 more points we go 3-0? Unreal. Painful even. Well, I wouldn't want to be your bookmaker this week. Your bookmaker doesn't even want to be your bookmaker this week. Big D? Let's get those winners back.--R.B.
No small talk. Just action. NOW.
Bears banged up. Packers still not altogether. It's going to be windy in the "Windy City". That all adds up to a nice, boring, stinky, UNDER game, doesn't it? It does.
Somehow JACKSONVILLE has covered 5 of 6. Somehow Miami hasn't scored more than 20 points in 6 weeks. Somehow Miami is favored by 7. Somehow we will take JACKSONVILLE in the putrid "battle of Florida".
Finally, the smelliest game of the week? Perhaps year? Why it's KANSAS CITY at Oakland, of course. Don't mess around in this series. Just take the underdog. Cause the underdog has covered 17 of 18 in this bitter rivalry. KC is the underdog. Take the 2.5 points and thank Big D later, pal.
So the happy "smelly" recap: UNDER 43 GB/Chi, JAX+7 @ miami, and KC+2.5 @ oak. Good luck and god bless. And speaking of holding your nose......enjoy
Editor's Note--Now there is one bad ass man. Before and After. I came in 10th out of 200 again in the horsie contest down in Atlantic City at the beautiful Borgata Hotel and Casino. A good time was had by all. Glad those of you who attended could make it. A little better luck next time will surely promote us to stardom in the handicapping world. Speaking of a bad ass man, at all times, and ALREADY a big, big star in the handicapping world? Ladies and gentleman.......Big D!--R.B.
Yes Richie. Nice photos. Before and After. Nice horsie tournament too. Well done. Well done.
The colleges for the most part are off this week and the bowl season will begin in a week and a half. No good in the colleges here last week. Luckily, for us, Mr LUCK got us a winning week in the NFL. Again. Speaking of........
In the last 10 years who are the 2 best teams getting 10 or more points in the NFL? Why its the OAKLAND RAYYYYYDUHHHS and the MIAMI DOLPHINS, that's who! Lord knows they have both had plenty of opportunities as well! And lookie here, OAKLAND is a 10.5 point home dog tonight in the Thursday night special. You might say, "Big D?! Are you mad? The RAIDERS havent covered 5 straight. Not even close". To which the reply: "You know, um Denver hasnt covered in 3 straight either." Oh sure they've "won" those games. But not where it counts baby. Just win, baby, indeed. RAYDDDDUUUUUUUUUHS+10.5 at home pal. In the NFL network game tonight. Your friends will be impressed.
The DOLPHINS come all the way across the country to play the "angry" 49ers. Lets just say the coach playing musical QBs, Harbaugh, mightve made a bad call last week. Ya think? MIAMI hasnt given up. Their defense aint bad. Oh and the magical 10.5 we get? We take then. Thanks.
Finally, the aforementioned Mr. LUCK for the COLTS? A real star. Real good at home too. You know what the average home COLT game score is? 22-19. You'da thought it'd be higher yes? So does the bookmaker. He put the total at 49. The last 12 games between Tennessee and Indy have gone UNDER 11 times. This is an out of the box winning play, matey. UNDER to REALLY impress your pals.
So good luck and god bless and the happy recap: OAKLAND+10.5 vs Denver, MIAMI+10.5 @ SanFran, and UNDER 49 Indy/Tenn.
And now, you could probably guess the music for this week.....still a classic song after 40+ years. A lot better than this drek that's out there now. Enjoy
Editor's Note--Ever hear the expression "March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb"? Well that's kind of how it's gone this November. (Maybe not for your bookmaker). I, for one, won't forget it anytime soon. Especially that I have been growing a mustache to raise funds for men's health. They call it "Movember". Very catchy. Anyway, it comes off tonight, (the mustache) November 30. I thought about wearing it for the big horse racing contest tomorrow at the Borgata Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, NJ, but it just didn't feel right. What does feel right is raising money for this "Movember" movement. If you'd like to take some of that loooooooooooong green Big D has been making all of us this season, and give, thank you so very much. And here is the link to do such a thing: http://us.movember.com/team/520237 Notice my name on the right and just click and donate. Thanks! Now speaking of Big D, give us some more fancy plays in the NFL, big fella!!--R.B.
Yes Richie, a very worthy cause. Please donate folks if you can. Now enough with the public service announcements. Let's take the money they're giving out in the NFL.
Who is the best underdog in the league the last 2 years? Why it's the SEAHAGS of SEATTLE that's who! 11 out of 12 to be exact. That 3.5 points looks awfully low though in Chicago, doesn't it? But when you look at da Bears banged up offense, and the SEATTLE beefed up defense, it's too many pal. TAKE!
Another team riding a trend? The JAGWIRRRRRRES of JACKSONVILLE. They've covered every road game this year. They are at Buffalo. Buffalo lays 6. Buffalo's record their last 20 games? 5-15 friend. That's straight up. They've won 5 games out of 20 and they lay 6. Thanks bookmaker. We'll take again.
Finally, which direction are the Lions going? Down. Which direction are the COLTS going? Playoffs. Detroit is laying 4.5. Oh yeah? Cause they "almost" won against the Texans on Turkey Day? They might "almost" win this one too. Take the points bro. Take the points.
And the happy recap? SEATTLE +3.5 @ Chicago, JACKSONVILLE+6 @ Buffalo, INDY+4.5 @ Detroit. Hey, look at that. 3 "unsavory" road dogs. All getting less than a TD. Funny that. And by funny, we mean straight cash homey.
Now that I've gotten a good upfront view, Richie even looks like a few of these cats below. And it also looks like you will be singing this song to your bookmaker come Sunday evening. Hope to see you all at the Borgata tomorrow. Good luck and god bless!
Editor's Note--Ok. Ok. An off week for Big D. And by off week, I mean 3 wins and 3 losses. He started out good with his 2-1 in the college however. Speaking of the college, there are some very big games this week, no? Yes. Maybe Big D will have something to say about this. Maybe he'll have something else to say. All I know is I will be listening. You will too. If you like money.--R.B.
Well Richie, 3-3 does not make us happy. In the least. What does make us happy is you, Richie B, will be participating in the $15,000 Borgata Horse Racing Contest this Saturday from the beautiful Borgata Hotel and Casino Atlantic City, New Jersey. We look forward to you winning the contest this Saturday (your 10th place finish out of 200 last time was VERY exciting), and winning the prize money AND the trip to Las Vegas to compete in the national championship of horse players. For those of you who can make it down to AC on Saturday, please come along and support the economy on the Jersey shore, who could use it these days. The contest starts at noon and runs all day. Now on to the plays.
Well, yes, there are some very high profile games on Saturday. Games that will help decide the champions even. You know where we are going? AWAY from those games. To the more obscure games. Crazy like a fox we are.........
UCONN showing some moxie. Cincy showing some whatever. Last home game for the HUSKIES baby. Might even go to a bowl. They get 5.5? Too many pal. Too many. Take.
In the big game down South. No, not that game, silly. The Louisiana Lafayette at FLORIDA ATLANTIC game! The OWLS! Who? The OWLS that's who! Afterwards we can all go down to Boston's on the water in Delray Beach. They are getting 9.5 at home? Wha?!? Take pal. Take!!
Finally, in a place we always venture, but haven't quite this year.......Till now! Everyone together with feeling ALOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHA!!! The SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS head out to Waikiki Beach baby. Hawai'i is playing better? Yes they are. But they are still 2-9. So is SOUTH ALABAMA. But the line is NOT a pick em see? Its Hawai'i minus 6. So when all the jokers and mortals "chase" (with their joker, mortal losses) the last game of the night by saying "Hawai'i is gonna kill them". You can be there to scoop that money. Cause you will be telling the bookmaker "SOUTH ALABAMA plus the 6 brah. A million times." Or something like that....
So the happy recap: UCONN +5.5 @ Cincy, FAU+9.5 vs La-Laf, and SOUTH ALABAMA + 6 @ Hawai'i. Good luck and god bless. Check back tomorrow for the NFL winners. And since we are in the mood......
Editor's Note--Well it's the traditional Thanksgiving holiday. I don't know about you, but once again I'm having a ginormous feast. And I say this once again, because my wallet is absolutely bulging by following Big D's Picks. Again. Still. 5-1 last weekend in his selections!!! Sweet lobster fricasee! Today, because we got people moving around, and some games tomorrow, Big D, once again (still), will lay out all 6 of his selections on Thanksgiving Eve. And you will RUN, not walk, to your sports investment windows. Quick like. Big D, the floor is yours, so is your name. Which, not coincidentally, is the name of many a first born son around the globe to honor a man such as yourself. A very happy Turkey Day to you indeed, sir.--R.B.
Richie, thank you for your kind words. On behalf of us here at BigDicksPicks we wish you and yours a happy and healthy holiday. A great holiday, Thanksgiving, where all of us can give thanks and share love. We can also share your bookmakers money.....let's go.
Well that was a snappy, 3-0 in the college last weekend right? Right. You liked how we sprinkled in the right calls with THE OHIO STATE, RICE, and RUTGERS? Yes you did. Well you know what? The bookmaker hasn't learned.
RICE and RUTGERS are getting 2 points each at utep and pitt respectively. Wanna know how many teams with winning records utep and pitt have beat this year? None. Do RICE and RUTGERS have winning records? Um, they are both going to bowl games. That means yes. RUTGERS at 10-1 might be going to a BCS bowl game. And they are dogs? Thanks bookmaker we will take.
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY is the best team you'll never see play in a bowl game. They are banned this year. They are 11-0 this year. They play archrival Michigan. THIS is THE OHIO STATE's bowl game. They lay 3.5? They win by 10 or more, pal. Lay it.
Now to the NFL. Without magicianry by the Pats, we wouldve had a perfect weekend in the NFL last week too. Again. Still. But 2-1 pays the bills friend. This week? It looks like 3-0 again baby.
Cowboys and Indians on Thanksgiving?!? How nice! Well REDSKINS anyway. WASHINGTON always gives Dallas trouble in Big D (the town, not the person, wiseguy). Cowboys aint back son. 3.5 is a nice gift. That we will be thankful for at Turkey Time. Pass the points and the gravy. Take.
Dunno about you but we dont try and fight trends. We encourage them. Jacksonville has played 10 games this year. You know how many they've covered? 5. You know where? On the road. So, ipso facto, the road team has covered ALL of the games when Jacksonville plays. The TENNESSEE "TUXEDO" TITANS are AT jacksonville sunday. That means they are the road team. They lay 3. Lay it pal. That's too good a trend.
Finally, Sunday is still November yes? NOT January right? Therefore, we will take GREEN BAY at the Giants getting a "mere" 2.5 points. Now if they play again in January, when it REALLY counts, you will see us with the g-men. Understand? Good. Take in the night game Sunday to round out your fancy lobster, turkey, and champagne weekend.
The happy recap? Thursday: WASHINGTON+3.5 @ Dallas, Saturday: THE OHIO STATE-3.5 vs Michigan, RICE+2 @ utep, RUTGERS+2 @ pittsburgh. Sunday: TENN -3 @ jacksonville, GB+2.5 @ ny giants.
Enjoy ALL the trimmings friends. And what would Thanksgiving be without THIS clip? Very appropo no? P.S. You are Lucy and your bookmaker is Chuck. Good luck and god bless.
Editor's Note--Well, here we are, the week before Thanksgiving. Games in the pro football get a tad more meaningful, yes? Blistering NFL prognosticator Large Richard is here again. With 3 more winners. We know it. He knows it. Most importantly, your bookie KNOWS it. Go Big D! Go!--R.B.
Richie, the NFL has provided some nice patterns thus far and we dont see that slipping anytime soon. There's some FABULOUS plays on this weeks card. We will give you 3 of em. Starting......NOW......
Dallas is back! Back to Dallas that is. Where they dont cover the spread a whole lot. They play the "stinky" BROWNS of CLEVELAND. The line is 8. That's a bunch. Especially when them Cowboys are a mere 2-10 as a home favorite. Take take.
Payton Manning went 3-13 his rookie year for the COLTS. Andrew Luck is 6-3 already in his rookie year for INDY. The "patsies" have trouble on defense. They are laying 9.5 points? 37-31 was the final score for the Pats last week? Sounds like it could be the final THIS week. And the COLTS could be the winners. Way too many pal. Take.
Finally, the highest over/under on the board is 54.5 with Oakland and New Orleans. Don't try and scare us bookmaker. BOTH teams could score 55 here. OVER pal. O-V-E-R.
So the happy happy recap: CLEVELAND+8 @ Dallas, INDY+9.5 @ New England, OVER 54.5 NO/Oakland.
Richie we hear you are growing a fine mustache to raise money for men's health? The movement is called "Movember" and you grow a mustache for the month of November?! Very nice. We also hear you need a haircut. Speaking of teardrops for your bookmaker, do you look and sing like this guy now? Nice outfit too. Have a good weekend.......
Editor's Note--Not sure what to make of those losses on Saturday in the college. I, for sure, stood with mouth agape, as ARMY was tied 7-7 with 11 minutes to go and somehow lost 28-7, NOT covering the 18 point spread. Not happy times. Then on Sunday and Monday, the sage Big D smashes 3 winners on 3 selections. Happy times. Now lets see what this weekend brings. Today the college. Tomorrow the pros. Fire away oh sage one--R.B.
Richie, it does seem like our losses are so razor thin and our wins are "in the bag" early on, doesn't it? But like Paul Sorvino said in one of the most underrated movies of all time, "The Gambler", "They dont pay for halftime scores, Axel". To main character James Caan. About not giving some sob story about woulda, coulda, shoulda. So we don't cry in our soup. Or are history books.....
Speaking of history, who did ARMY lose to? Why it was RUTGERS. For some reason the 9-1 SCARLET KNIGHTS are now 6 point dogs to Cincy. RUTGERS wins this game, they are going to a BCS bowl. Not saying they will definitely win, but 6 points? Strong defense. Capable QB. Winning almost every week. Too many pal. Take.
You know who would be #1 in the land if they didnt have "NCAA isssues"? Why it would be THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY. Yes sir. Did you know they are 10-0 and CANT go to a bowl? Well guess what? This week and next week ARE their bowls. And they get 3 points at Wisconsin? Are you jimjammin me? You arent? Good we will take with the perhaps best in the land BUCKEYES.
Finally, we are on this play like white on RICE. Since June Jones has coached Hawaii and smu wanna know how many times he's covered vs RICE? 0. 0 for 10. And the OWL said "Who?" RICE OWLS. That's who. With the 3.5 point gift at home for RICE from smu? We take baby.
So the happy recap: RUTGERS+6 @ cincy, OHIO ST+3 @ Wiscy, and RICE+3.5 vs smu. Good luck. God bless. Check back tomorrow. And we win these 3, what a wonderful world it will be. Like this guy says:
Editor's Note--Finally, some decent weather in the Northeast! What? Sunny and 60 degrees? Well, try and enjoy it if you are able. Speaking of enjoyment, here's a nice powerful pack of picks from Large Richard....Take it away, grand maestro!--R.B.
We thought we were in the bag for a winning week and the gambling gods threw us a few curves last week. Try to curve us on these picks. G'head.
New England has a great offense and a not so great defense. This is why they go OVER a lot. Buffalo has a so-so offense and a bad defense. This is why THEY go OVER a lot. When they play each other? It's fireworks. Don't try and scare us bookmaker with your "lofty" 51 point total. Last time these 2 played New England scored 45. In the second half!! OVER baby.
Speaking of, these aint your brother's Tampa Bay Bucs. 4 straight OVERs. 5 out of 6. San Diego be sinkin. They will be slingin. In regular times, a 47.5 total might scare people. These aint regular times. OVER in Tampa, pal. O-V-E-R.
Finally, the Chiefs haven't lead a game in regulation all season. That means they are bad. Pittsburgh, however is no great bargain when laying double digits. Which they are on Monday night on the shores of the Monongahela River (and 2 others, thus THREE Rivers, got it?). Big D puts that in his abacus, and it smells like one thing can certainly happen here. UNDER friend. UNDER.
So the happy recap for the NFL is as follows: OVER 51 NE/Buf, OVER 47.5 TB/San Diego, and UNDER 43 PIT/Kansas City. Good luck and god bless and here's a fitting goodbye to not just this recent storm, but ALL the possible next storms, for our friends in the Northeast US. Enjoy.
Editor's Note--A very close to winning--but then a losing--weekend in the college football. A few winners in the Breeders Cup. It was just too bad MIZDIRECTION went from 20-1 to 6-1 by post time. But hey, an $80 winning exacta is nothing to sneeze at. And that's for a $2 wager, and as we know, Big D don't bet $2. We had an election where things didn't really change much. We just hope there's hope. Speaking of, we got Big D ready to get busy in the college football again. Goooooo!--R.B.
Well Richie, it wasn't the best week ever recorded, and this new storm that hit the northeast wasn't really necessary, but we move forward with an interesting 3 selections......
ARMY had a big win versus archrival AIR FORCE last Saturday on the shores of the Hudson River. Will make for a very interesting ARMY - NAVY game in a few weeks. Rutgers kinda going backwards after a great, great start. 17 points feels a little low, no? That's ok. We'll take the BLACK KNIGHTS of ARMY plus the points anyway.
Aforementioned AIR FORCE laid an egg last week, whilst San Diego State shocked Boise State. You didnt see that? Big D did. So did the oddsmaker. And he jacked this line from like 6 to 9.5. AIR FORCE always has some tough, tough guys who come back strong after losses. That's too many pal. Take the FALCONS of AIR FORCE.
Oh one of our favorite teams of all time, aforementioned NAVY is starting to roll. Once again. Bowl chances and all. Now they travel to Troy. The line is a pick em. Really? NAVY, a much better team here, boys, girls, and monkeys. We pick em THE MIDSHIPMEN of NAVY.
Well the happy recap shows an interesting pattern here, hey? Commander in Chief indeed. ARMY+17 @ Rutgers, AIRFORCE +9.5 @ San Diego State, and NAVY pickem @ Troy. The armed forces. If the Marines had a team, we mightve picked them too. Good luck. God bless. Try to stay dry and warm in the northeast, and all of our best wishes to you and yours.
Editor's Note--I was actually very pleased to hear from so many of you yesterday and for those who are just tuning in, please read the previous post, as well as this one, down below, for some snappy plays in the horsie races today and tomorrow! In the real world, the rebuilding effort will be a tough one, but we'll get there. Anyhow, maybe you'll be able to watch some horse racing and NFL this weekend? That would be a good thing. An even better thing will be when you can't close your wallet. Big D whatchuuuu got?--R.B.
Well, Richie I'm glad you asked. Now enough with the small talk. Let's get down to brass tacks. And leather saddles......And touchdowns.
First, lets get the NFL winners. CARDS looked bad on Monday night eh? San Fran (both baseball and football!) has a way of doing that to teams. Some say "the pack is back". Not laying 11 points they aint. ARIZONA pal. That's waaaaaaaaay too many.
The Rayddddddddddduhs and the Bucs played long ago in a Super Bowl. Final score? 48-29. Prediction for Sunday? 48-29. That's OVER 45.5 isnt it? Yes it is. OVER baby.
Finally, in a game of inches, "how bout them COWBOYS" came a few shy of beating the g-men. The 6 turnovers also mightve had something to do with it. We bet BIG D (the team, not the person, wiseguy) will NOT have 6 turnovers Sunday night in hotlanta. We are well aware the Falcons are 7-0. They might go 8-0, but not without a fight to the end. 4 points looks awful funny friend. Take em with DALLAS.
Now on Saturday, we got about the best damn horse racing of the year. And we plan to cash in. Quite a bit. With selections as follows:
Race 4 Juvenile Turf 2:50pm eastern / 11:50 a.m. Pacific: #4 GERVINHO Win, Place, and Show at 15-1, Exacta box 4-12 (IMBOUNDTOSCORE at 20-1. You wont even know what to do with yourself when you hear the payouts on this race.....)
Race 5 Filly and Mare Sprint 3:35/12:35: #6 TURBULENT DESCENT win, place, and show, exacta box 3-6 (DUSTANDDIAMONDS -- TURBULENT DESCENT)
Race 7 Turf Sprint 4:57/1:57: Exacta Box 11-13 (MIZDIRECTION - UNBRIDLED'S NOTE. By now you have to go somewhere else to watch because you've just hit a 20-1 over a 5-1 and have messed up the TV)
Race 8 Juvenile 5:36/2:36: 9 Win (POWER BROKER. Thats what you are my friend.) 7-9 exacta box (CAPO BASTONE -- POWER BROKER. You are the capo di capo baby)
Race 9 Turf 6:18pm/3:18pm: 2 Win Place and Show (Thats TURBO COMPRESSOR at 15-1!!) and an exacta box 2-11 (SLIM SHADEY. You will now be the real SLIM SHADEY and you will be standing up with a lotta Ben Franklin's pal. This is 15-1 over 10-1. Can you say cashey cashey?)
Race 10 Sprint 6:58pm/3:38pm: 11 AMAZOMBIE to win (your bookie is by now "am a zombie") Tro' in an 8-11 exacta box for the belly punch too (CAPITAL ACCOUNT--AMAZOMBIE).
Race 11 Mile 7:40pm/4:40pm: 1-3 Exacta Box (MR COMMONS -- OBVIOUSLY. And by now, you are OBVIOUSLY not MR COMMONS when you hit this one at 15-1 over 6-1. Good times. Really good times.)
Race 12 The Classic. 5 million big ones at stake. Thats's right. None of this $2mm Kentucky Derby junk. 5 large bro. 8:35pm/5:35pm: Now you have a pile of dough that you never imagined. (Well maybe you did imagine it. It aint like Big D hasnt delivered this kind of stuff before.) We will play it like a chessmaster. All the longshots coming in today? And we had em all? Awesome. Now we will take a favorite. Cause "wiseguys" will think there's no chance a favorite comes in now. #5 GAME ON DUDE to Win. Also a 2-5 Exacta Box FLAT OUT -- GAME ON DUDE just for kicks. Now head to your finest restaurant and buy for a few pals. You've earned it!
The happy recap for the NFL? ARIZONA +11 @ green bay, OVER Oakland/Tampa Bay 45.5, DALLAS+4 @ atlanta.
And finally, we got odds that Mr. Joel will sing this song tonight on the telethon. I always liked this live version. He wrote this as a science fiction song. Too bad he has to sing it too often during times of strife and grim reality. Here's to hearing this song again during happier times. Enjoy the song. Say some prayers. And go get em!
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Despite far too many unfavorable "100 year events" that seem to have happened in the last 20 years or so, we know someone who hasn't stopped writing, when the times looked the bleakest. And here he is for another "hopeful distraction" this week, Big D.--R.B.
We will second Richie's comments about thoughts and prayers here at Big Dick's Picks. We know many of you still don't have electricity back, and some might have just got it back, and we appreciate you tuning in. So why don't we start with some good news? You deserve it.
Hey did anyone say SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS?! You heard that?!? So did your bookmaker! Did you PRESS the wagers too? Like taking them in Game 3 and Game 4 like Big D said? ON TOP of your 8-1 "SF Giants to win 2012 World Series"?!?! You did?!? Bully for you. How great was that magical baseball season?! That was as good a type of thrashing, you will ever see. So much so that you miss it already, right? Well pitchers and catchers report to spring training in about 110 days. Start the clock baby. Start the clock.
The college football was a tougher 1-2 wknd but we got a remedy for that.
You know how in all the polls its #1 Alabama and then in some form the next 3 are Oregon, Notre Dame, and Kansas State? Well we leave Bama alone, for now, but let's just say this is usually the weekend where things get a "little funny" in college football. Like upsets. Or near upsets. So what are we gonna do? Why we'll take USC, PITTSBURGH, and OKLAHOMA STATE thank you very much. Who do they play? Why they play Oregon, Notre Dame, and Kansas State. What do they get? Why USC+7.5, PITT+16.5, and OK STATE +9.5. That's a whole lotta lumber from where we sit. Take pal. Take.
Oh hey, is there a horsie race tomorrow? Why there's a few. Its called the Breeders Cup. And its the all star meet of Horse Racing. And its Friday AND Saturday. The girls go Friday. The boys Saturday.Today we will give Friday's selections and tomorrow we will give Saturday's. We are talking about ponies that are normally like 7-5 that might be 8-1, people! We are also talking about some of the finest, legendary handicapping you might ever see anywhere!! And if you don't know that, you have been missing out! Just ask around about Big D's history in the Breeders Cup. G'head. Thank your lucky stars that you have tuned in today! Not a lot of explanations on the picks today, just a lot of doggone winners! Horsegone winners, if you will. And here they are........
All races Friday at Santa Anita Park in lovely Pasadena, California:
Race 6 (Juvenile Fillies Turf) 5:20pm/2:20 pm: Exacta Box 8-13 (TARA FROM THE CAPE/FLASHY WAYS. You gonna get paid a bunch on this one baby)
Race 7 (Juvenile Fillies Dirt) 6:08pm/3:08pm: 2 to win (EXECUTIVEPRIVILEGE) and a 1-2 Exacta Box (BEHOLDER/EXECUTIVEPRIVILEGE)
Race 8 (Filly and Mare Turf) 6:48/3:48: 9 to win (MARKETING MIX) and a 6-9 exacta box (LADY OF SHAMROCK/MARKETING MIX. Luck of the irish here baby!)
Race 9 (Ladies Classic) 7:30/4:30: Exacta Box 7-8 (INCLUDE ME OUT/LOVE AND PRIDE. Trust Big D, when you win this one, there will be a lot of love and pride pal.)
So there's the horsies for Friday. The football happy recap: PITT+16.5 @ notre dame, OK STATE+ 9.5 @ Kansas state, and USC+7.5 vs oregon. Good luck, god bless, and tune in tomorrow for NFL and Saturday horsie picks!!
Speaking of winners and hope.......this is about the best song ever written and angel voices and faces like this, are some real good reasons, why we fix what ails us in this land. Not just today, but everyday. Hope does spring eternal. Good luck and god bless and we'll see you back here tomorrow......
Editor's Note--Forget about "Frankenstorm" that's about to grab the East Coast of America, Big D just smashed his NFL pick last night, AND has come that much closer to a HUGE World Series longshot play. He had a tough time of it last week in the NFL, but he's started off 1-0 this week. Maybe he wont give just his customary 3 picks this week, could there be a fourth?!? And what about the baseball, sir? As we sit on top of the catbird seat, once again, while mere mortals look at us in awe. Again. What say you oh rosemary and sage?!?--R.B.
We are proud of how both the TAMPA BAY BUCS and the SF GIANTS performed last night but we got more work to do. Wood to chop. Let's address the baseball first, then the NFL.
The guy who has been really pitching lights out recently for the GIANTS? VOGELSONG. The Tigers aint hittin boys and girls and monkeys. SF's worst pitcher lately? BUMGARNER. He mowed the Tigers down last night like he was Cy Young his damnself. The Tigers are approaching "neeeeeeeeeeed the game" status. You know what that means. We neeeeeeeeed to take the other side. SF GIANTS +130 on Saturday night to get that much closer to a sweep. Take.
In the NFL, wanna guess how many times in a row the underdog has covered in the old school Chiefs vs RAYYYYYYYDUHS rivalry? 9. And 15 out of 16!! Guess who the underdog is on Sunday? Da RAYYYYYYDUUUHSSS. Big comeback saved their season last week in OAKTOWN. kc doesn't know who the right QB should be. Yet they lay 1.5. Take pal. Take.
Whenever you see the G-MEN these days on the road, they are worth a look. Now they are at Big D. How bout them Cowboys??, havent been relevant since that statement was coined almost 20 years ago. Yes, the GIANTS are a slight favorite but they play well in Dallas. Lotta NYers making the trip to "Jerry's House" to root their team on. Lay it pal. Lay it.
Finally, not one, but TWO, bonus plays. First in the baseball. If the GIANTS of baseball win on Saturday, take them again on Sunday vs Verlander for the sweep. Some of you thought Big D was nuts to take SF in the first place, you'd be a fool to think that now. Take. AND in the Sunday night NFL clash, IF you go at least 1-1 in the afternoon (OAKLAND/NY GIANTS), take MR DREW BREES and his SAINTS +6 @ Denver. This one smells like a field goal game. Too many points pal. Too many.
So the happy recap: Saturday night: SF GIANTS+130 @ detroit, Sunday: OAKLAND +1.5 @ kc, NY GIANTS -1.5 @ Dallas. BONUS plays on Sunday night: SF GIANTS + ? @ Detroit (when SF is up 3-0 in the series), NO +6 @ denver (when you go at least 1-1 during the day).
Good luck and god bless and what kind of fool is going to go against Big D now that you see what is happening thus far this week? Speaking of.......I've got my outfit picked out for Sunday. His outfit wiseguys. His.
Editor's Note--Big D took the collar in the college football last week with some gut wrenching backdoor losses. Hey, a loss is a loss. A win is a win too. Speaking of, are the SF GIANTS 8-1 to win the World Series anymore? Oh they aren't? You did play that at the beginning of the playoffs didnt you, like Big D said? Well Big D, let's crack that college football again like you continue to crack the baseball, please.--R.B.
Richie, we are all well aware of how an 8-1 shot can erase a LOT of losses. But that's not gonna cut it around here at Big Dick's Picks. We dont like the word "loss". Lets get right to the football cause we got an NFL game tonight too!!
First, tonight. Minnesota looks good record wise. TAMPA BAY looks good versus the number wise. It pays this year to take the dog in Viking games. Pay us, baby. TAMPA +6.5. Too many pal.
On Saturday, we will bounce back. By going to our bread and butter. NAVY always good as a road dog. SAN DIEGO STATE (always good to go AGAINST unlv on the road, except for last week with some real trickeration), and a quiet newcomer that's making loud noises in the halls of sportsbooks, NEW MEXICO.
We'll call em this week's fearsome foursome. Tonight: TAMPA+6.5 @ minnesota. Saturday: NAVY +3.5 @ east carolina, SAN DIEGO STATE -18 vs unlv, NEW MEXICO +14 vs Fresno state.
And the baseball? Oh that. Yeah. In 2012, this has already happened in the clip below. They won the series that year too. That's the value you get with Big D, boys and girls and monkeys. Stay with your "SF GIANTS 8-1 to win 2012 World Series" winning ticket for now. No need to hedge or press. Yet. Good luck and god bless.
Editor's Note--A painstaking 1-2 weekend in the NFL last week. This too, shall change. Big D is back with 3 more Sunday specials and we're thrilled. Looks like some old teams that used to be very good, could be slippin. Big D knows. Big D knows.....--R.B.
The NFL was unkind to us last weekend. Luckily not as unkind, as the college football was kind to us. But lets not mince words here. The league is about to get turned on its ear.
Now Indy was a fine team when Mr. Manning was the QB. He is gone and along came this Andrew Luck. Who has shown some real potential. He didnt look too good last week though. You know who does seem to look good despite a crappy record (NOT versus the spread), and very bad press? WEEDON and the CLEVELAND BROWNS. The line in this game in Indy is Indy -2.5. Doesnt that smell funny? Sure it does. Take the points when the young guy that's not supposed to be "the man", shows up the guy who is.
Everyone screams, "The Pack is back!" after their fine performance on Monday night versus the previously undefeated Texans. Well, you know who is 5-1 vs the spread and 3-0 at home and who REALLY is back? Why, it's the ST LOUIS RAMS! That's who. Packers are going to have a tough time making the playoffs this year, baby. Tougher time when they lose this game at ST LOUIS, Sunday, pal! We get 5.5 points? At home? Take.
Finally, Pittsburgh aint your older brother's Pittsburgh. Getting older and pretty banged up. They lay a tiny 1.5 at CINCY on Sunday night. The mere mortals will be jumping on the Steelers right? Not us friend. Home cookin. BENGALS in a "shocker", to create even more uncertainty in the league.
So: CLEVELAND +2.5 @ Indy, ST LOUIS+5.5 vs Green Bay, and CINCY+1.5 vs Pittsburgh, to complete the further "Changing of the guard". Good luck. God bless. And here's a clip of one of the most famous changing of the guards of all time. And an old Monkey Business Blog favorite........Enjoy!
Editor's Note--Yo, yo, yo. Holla! 3-0 in the college for Big D and his peeps last week. Holla. Guess what today is? This week's college selections, yo! So pass the Olde Gold ( a big rap line back in the 80s referring to passing the fine Malt Liquor 40 oz bottle of Olde English 800. Usually in times of celebration. It is charcoal filtered as well). Large Richard, whatchoo gots for this week, professaaaaaaah?!? We learnin and earnin with your words, baby.--R.B.
Richie, thank you for the kind words and the trip down memory lane to "Yo! MTV Raps!" We loved the "Olde E" back in the day, but now we are into fine champagne and lobster. And on Saturday night when WESTERN KENTUCKY made the improbable comeback to complete our perfect college weekend, the sparkling wine was flowin. Now let's get back at it. And a baseball pick........
First the baseball. The main reason we chose the SF GIANTS to win the whole shebang (at 8-1 mind you), was TIMMY LINCECOM's comeback late in the season. Well he pitches tonight versus a so-so Wainwright. And he gets odds of +125? TIMMY does us proud again. SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS, pal. Take.
Now for the football. To build on our 3-0 performance in the college we throw out these 3 morsels. Lookie here! unlv is on the road again. You know what that means. A whole lotta bad news for unlv! BOISE STATE lays 28 on the home blue carpet? Lay it pal. LAY IT!
You know who has a nice team this year? Oregon State. You know who is an awful favorite? Oregon State. You know they are favored by 10.5 to UTAH? Now you do. Take.
Finally, the best team in the land got better last week didnt they? NOT Alabama silly. The WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS friend!!! They lay 3.5 to Lose-ee-anna Monroe. LAY IT. They cover every week, bros and broettes.
So the VERY happy recap: BOISE STATE -28 vs unlv, UTAH+10.5 @ Oregon state, and WESTERN KENTUCKY-3.5 vs La-Monroe.
God luck and god bless and in keeping with this week's theme, we once upon a time went to college and acquired some knowledge:
Editor's Note--Yes Big D lost the CARDS game (silly CARDS) and Verlander got him as he pitched light's out versus the ATHLETICS, but 2 quick questions, 1)Are the SAN FRAN GIANTS 8-1 to win the World Series anymore? No. No they are not. And we got a nice ticket that says, "SF GIANTS TO WIN 2012 WORLD SERIES. X to pay 8X". And Big D's "X" aint $2 boys, girls, and monkeys. And 2) The college football last night? Winnah. Now we have the NFL selections today. Hi Large Richard, you cool cat! HI!--R.B.
Tough luck on the baseball last night. We are aware there are Game 5s today, but we will pass. Stay tuned for more baseball choices next week and go GIANTS. Now to the NFL.
Matt Cassell is officially out. Brady Quinn is officially in as the CHIEFS QB. However, that was a fine defensive effort last week versus the Ravens by KC. Tampa on a VERY looooooong cold streak as a favorite (losers in 6 of 7). CHIEFS respectable 7-4 as road underdog. 3.5 points is nice here. Take.
Looks like Matty Ice gettin some rhythm in Hotlanta. The Rayyyyyyyyyyyduhs put up 34 against the Steelers (and gave up 31). Seems like there could be some real throwing of passes in the perfect weathered Georgia Dome. 48.5 seems high on the Total, but it ain't with these 2 pal. O-V-E-R.
Finally, the Dolphins play in front of about 50 people these days, despite playing better. They are home to the very nice, surprising RAMS, of ST LOUIS. The new coach FISHER has turned their fortunes around. Well, certainly for their wagering fans. They are 4-1 this year versus the spread. Miami bad bad home favorite. Take baby. Just take.
Another Happy Recap: KC+3.5 @ Tampa Bay, OVER Atl/Oakland 48.5, ST LOUIS+3.5 @ Miami. And Big D will be out clubbing with these folks below soon. Hey the CHIEFS colors are red! Big D will be wearing the same outfits his lady friends have on. WITH the matching glasses. Dance like them too. Cool indeed.
Editor's Note--Whilst we were all proud of the Big D 2-1 record for college football last week (well Big D wasnt. Remember he only smiles a little with perfection), some of you "poo-pooed" his baseball selections. He did lose Game 1 in the OAKLAND vs Detroit series, and remember he took BOTH the ATHLETICS and SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS to win the World Series at 8-1. Those are the selections some of you poo-pooed. Well you know what? The only poo-poohing going on right now is that of your bookmaker in his pantalons (french for pants).You laughing at OAKLAND or SAN FRAN today pal? Only if you're crazy.Lotta talk about debates these days. You can try and debate that Big D doesnt "bring it" nearly everyday, but you would lose that debate. Oh sage one, the floor is yours. Go forth and let us all prosper.--R.B.
Richie, what's the old adage? "The game aint over till the fat lady sings?" Well the game aint over. No fat lady singin. The baseball is quite interesting, no? We feel like pressing our investments today ok? The reds havent lost 3 straight at home all year? Thats nice. If CAIN pitches a shutout they will lose, yes? We'll go with the GIANTS. Oh Verlander on the hill for the Tigers tonight in OAKTOWN? He's a decent sized favorite? Oh. Thats a lotta GOOD news for the ATHLETICS. Take. And just so we give you action all day long, try the CARDS to oust the Nationals. After all, the Nats NEEEEEEEEEEEEEEED the game.
And since we are feeling so peppy. We'll play 1 college game tonight. 1 tomorrow night. 1 Saturday night. Spread it around. Speaking of spread, best team in the country right now? No, silly, not Alabama. We're talking point spread baby. Why its the WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS friend. They are at Troy tonight laying 2. Going for their 9th straight conference victory and their 15th (!!) straight pointspread victory, we will lay it.
Tomorrow night? NAVY has righted the ship in a big way. Now theyre talking bowl chances. Get a tiny 1.5 at Central Michigan. Wanna know how many games the Chippewas of Central Michigan have covered out of their last 25? 4. Friday eve it will be 4 of 26. Take.
Finally, in a makeup game from the original August 30th schedule we'll play those fancy BULLDOGS of LA TECH who will be getting 7.5 at home versus the "mighty" Texas A+M. Wanna know how many games out of the last 13 LOUISIANA TECH has covered? 12. That's h-o-t. Like B-I-G D-I-C-K. Take.
So the soon to be happy recap: Today at 1pm Eastern in the daytime playoff businessperson's special (oh my!!!) SF Pick em @ Cincy, STLOUIS CARDS pick em @ Washington, and OAKLAND+140 vs Detroit.
In the football tonight: WESTERN KENTUCKY -2 @ Troy, Tomorrow NAVY+1.5 @ Central Michigan, and Saturday LA TECH+7.5 vs Texas A&M.
Good luck and god bless. And for some nice reminiscing of October baseball in years gone by:
Editor's Note--No winners out of 3 in the NFL last week for Big D. That ended his blistering hot streak. I am a wagering man, and I will tell you that won't happen again this season. So there. I think this is called a "bounce back". Some might call it a return to normalcy. Whatever you call it, we are ready to run, not walk, to the windows, Big Kahuna (Hawai'ian for "an expert in his field"). Go get 'em champ.--R.B.
We aren't just mad, we are Super mad. Thus, we will get on with the show. And that show being the baseball AND the NFL.
4 teams in Major League Baseball history have come back from 13 or more games behind to make the playoffs. 2 of those 4 have won the World Series. WON. The 5th team that has accomplished that feat is now the ATHLETICS from OAKLAND. Howdy. FLAMING, STEAMING hot. Big D is a big studier of history. The A's have that "somethin' somethin''". They also have that +180 against Verlander on Saturday night in Game 1. Wanna guess how Verlander is in the playoffs? 3-3 with a 5.57 ERA. Hiya. ATHLETICS are the choice here.
We feel so good about that, we'll even take the ATHLETICS at great odds to win the whole shootin' match. Yep. The World Series. We'll also play the GIANTS of SAN FRANCISCO to win the World Series too. Look out!
In the NFL, the New York football Giants are not in their "prefered role". As in, they are large home favorites. CLEVELAND has a bad record, 0-4, but 3-1 versus the number, pal. The only number that counts. Take the BROWNIES in the swamps of Jersey.
Used to be an easy wager to take the underdog in the Bengal game. Not so much this year? Big D is here to tell you that trend starts up again tout d'suite (that's right now, in French, you jokers). Doesn't that line of 3.5 look AWFULLY low on Sunday? Yes it does. That's why we'll take the sneaky tough DOLPHINS of MIAMI.
Finally, on Monday night, it looks like its curtains for the J-E-T-S this year don't it? Best defensive player out. Best offensive player out. Crushing victory last week. Welp, in the topsy turvy world of the NFL, you could be ground chuck one week, and steak and lobster the next. We like steak and lobster. The Texans are really gonna lay 8.5 on the road? Keep in mind the JETS are 2-2 with losses to Pittsburgh and San Francisco. Keep this in mind and take the home team that looks perfect for a big suuuuuuuuuuue-prize!
So: OAKLAND+180 @ Detroit, OAKLAND to win World Series at 8-1 odds, and the SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS also at 8-1 odds to win the World Series, in the baseball. CLEVELAND+9 @ Giants, MIAMI+3.5 @ Cincy, and J-E-T-S +8.5 vs Houston in the football. Good luck and god bless. And since we are with "gang green" this week, let's give a tribute to the greatest J-E-T of them all. Courtesy of some kid's technology project. Go!
