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Gaming Today September 5-11
Winning Points
Pointwise
VSIN Point Spread Weekly
Playbook's Wise Guys Contest
Killer Sports NFL Report
Phil Steele's Inside the Pressbox - College
Phil Steele's Inside the Pressbox - NFL
Powers' Picks
Gridiron Gold Sheet
Power Sweep
Sports Reporter
Victor King's NFL Totals Tipsheet
Marc Lawrence's Playbook
Gold Sheet
Power Plays
Nelly's Green Sheet
CKO Plays Only
Red Sheet Plays Only
2018 Newsletter records thru September 2
2017 Newsletter records
2016 Newsletter records
Rx Weekly Newsletter Pick
Football Podcast:
Marc Lawrence's September 5 Podcast with Victor King - Against the Spread
Zcode NFL week 1 predictions
Atlanta Falcons vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Super Bowl-winning quarterback Nick Foles will start on Thursday night for the Eagles. The Falcons will have wide receiver Julio Jones back for the game as Matt Ryan’s favorite target is fit to play. Although the Falcons have a lot of hype behind them, the Eagles have momentum from last season.
Winner: Philadelphia
Tennessee Titans vs.Miami Dolphins<o
></o>
Are the Miami Dolphins better than they were last season? The team was fourgames below .500 and finished third in the AFC East. Tennessee made theplayoffs and beat the Kansas City Chiefs in round 1. The offense wasn’tgreat but the team was 8-4 in the AFC. Miami should be good enough at home toget the win, however.<o></o>
Winner: Miami
<o></o>
Buffalo Bills vs.Baltimore Ravens<o></o>
Nathan Peterman will start under center for the Buffalo Bills. After tradingTyrod Tyler, the Bills could take a major step backwards this year. TheBaltimore Ravens are always solid defensively. Both finished 9-7 last season,but the Ravens should start the season with the win.<o></o>
Winner: Baltimore
<o></o>
Houston Texans vs.New England Patriots<o></o>
New England is the favorite to win the AFC. Opening against Houston, whowent 3-9 last season, shouldn’t be a problem for Tom Brady and company.<o></o>
Winner: New England
<o></o>
Jacksonville Jaguarsvs. New York Giants<o></o>
The Giants haven’t named a starting quarterback yet. It does look likely tobe Eli Manning once more, however. Jacksonville made the playoffs last season,but three of the team’s losses came to NFC teams. Regardless, if Manningis at QB, the Giants will struggle.<o></o>
Winner: Jacksonville
<o></o>
Pittsburgh Steelervs. Cleveland Browns<o></o>
Pittsburgh has dominated its rivalry against the Cleveland Browns overthe decades. This season’s first meeting shouldn’t be much of a difference. TheBrowns are still the Browns, and the team will take a beating once more thisseason.<o></o>
Winner: Pittsburgh
<o></o>
San Francisco 49ersvs. Minnesota Vikings<o></o>
This isn’t the San Francisco 49ers people remember. This is JimmyGaroppalo’s team, which won its last five games of last season. Minnesota doeshave a solid defense and new quarterback Kirk Cousins will make the offensebetter. But don’t count out Garoppalo in a close game.<o></o>
Winner: Minnesota
<o></o>
Tampa Bay Buccaneersvs. New Orleans Saints<o></o>
New Orleans was one defensive stop away from making the NFC ChampionshipGame. Minnesota’s miracle disallowed that from happening. Drew Brees andcompany have a chip on their shoulder this season. The Bucs won just once inthe NFC South last season. Things won’t get any better this year.<o></o>
Winner: New Orleans
<o></o>
Cincinnati Bengalsvs. Indianapolis Colts<o></o>
It is a new era in Indianapolis as Frank Reich takes over as head coach. TheColts should have Andrew Luck under center as he has returned to practice froma foot injury. The Bengals fired their offensive coordinator and somehow thehapless Marvin Lewis is still the head coach. Andy Dalton could be replacedsoon and NBC Sports reported Colin Kaepernick is being considered as a newquarterback. Things are dire in Cincinnati.<o></o>
Winner: Indianapolis
<o></o>
Kansas City Chiefsvs. LA Chargers<o></o>
Patrick Mahomes is now the Chiefs new quarterback. Expect him to struggle,especially against a Chargers team that improved as the season went on lastyear.<o></o>
Winner: LA Chargers<o></o>
<o></o>
Dallas Cowboys vs.Carolina Panthers<o></o>
Ezekiel Elliot is back for the Cowboys. Without him last season, the teamstruggled mightily. Dallas is far better with him in the backfield. Carolinaisn’t a pushover, however. The Panthers were just 7-5 in the NFC last year andsuffered all losses against NFC teams. At home against Dallas, Carolina shouldsqueeze by with a win.<o></o>
Winner Carolina
<o></o>
Seattle Seahawks vs.Denver Broncos<o></o>
The Case Keenum era starts in Denver a season after he led the MinnesotaVikings to the NFC Championship Game. He is an upgrade, but the Seahawks haveRussell Wilson. The Seahawks will be better this season than last year’s 9-7record. Who knows about the Broncos.<o></o>
Winner: SeattleSeahawks
<o></o>
Washington Redskinsvs. Arizona Cardinals<o></o>
Washington will start Alex Smith against the Arizona Cardinals. Some expectan improved Redskins team compared to the one Kirk Cousins led last year. TheCardinals suffered through injuries to key players last season but reeledoff two wins to finish .500. Neither was good against NFC rivals last season,but Smith’s arrival should make Washington the better team on Sunday.<o></o>
Winner: Washington
<o></o>
Chicago Bears vs.Green Bay Packers<o></o>
Chicago was 0-6 in the NFC Central last season. Just one of the Bears’ fivewins came against NFC teams. Green Bay has a healthy Aaron Rodgers. An NFL week1 win may be difficult to get, but the Packers will win at home.<o></o>
Winner: Green Bay
<o></o>
New York Jets vs.Detroit Lions<o></o>
Sam Darnold has been named the New York Jets’ starter. The Jets willstruggle with a rookie QB. Detroit will have the experienced Matt Stafford. Ahome win to start the year will get Lions’ fans excited for a possible playoffrun.<o></o>
Winner: Detroit
<o></o>
LA Rams vs. OaklandRaiders<o></o>
The LA Rams have one of the best one-two punches in the NFL with Todd Gurleyand Jared Goff. The Rams were a perfect 4-0 against the AFC last season. Theteam’s offense was electric and should be just as good this year. The Raiderslost four straight last season to kill all playoff hopes. Derek Carr was unableto replicate his 2016 and now the Raiders have traded top linebacker KhalilMack. The team’s 2018 season may be a long one in Oakland.<o></o>
Winner: LA Rams<o></o>
Atlanta Falcons vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Super Bowl-winning quarterback Nick Foles will start on Thursday night for the Eagles. The Falcons will have wide receiver Julio Jones back for the game as Matt Ryan’s favorite target is fit to play. Although the Falcons have a lot of hype behind them, the Eagles have momentum from last season.
Winner: Philadelphia
Tennessee Titans vs.Miami Dolphins<o
></o>Are the Miami Dolphins better than they were last season? The team was fourgames below .500 and finished third in the AFC East. Tennessee made theplayoffs and beat the Kansas City Chiefs in round 1. The offense wasn’tgreat but the team was 8-4 in the AFC. Miami should be good enough at home toget the win, however.<o
></o>Winner: Miami
<o
></o>Buffalo Bills vs.Baltimore Ravens<o
></o>Nathan Peterman will start under center for the Buffalo Bills. After tradingTyrod Tyler, the Bills could take a major step backwards this year. TheBaltimore Ravens are always solid defensively. Both finished 9-7 last season,but the Ravens should start the season with the win.<o
></o>Winner: Baltimore
<o
></o>Houston Texans vs.New England Patriots<o
></o>New England is the favorite to win the AFC. Opening against Houston, whowent 3-9 last season, shouldn’t be a problem for Tom Brady and company.<o
></o>Winner: New England
<o
></o>Jacksonville Jaguarsvs. New York Giants<o
></o>The Giants haven’t named a starting quarterback yet. It does look likely tobe Eli Manning once more, however. Jacksonville made the playoffs last season,but three of the team’s losses came to NFC teams. Regardless, if Manningis at QB, the Giants will struggle.<o
></o>Winner: Jacksonville
<o
></o>Pittsburgh Steelervs. Cleveland Browns<o
></o>Pittsburgh has dominated its rivalry against the Cleveland Browns overthe decades. This season’s first meeting shouldn’t be much of a difference. TheBrowns are still the Browns, and the team will take a beating once more thisseason.<o
></o>Winner: Pittsburgh
<o
></o>San Francisco 49ersvs. Minnesota Vikings<o
></o>This isn’t the San Francisco 49ers people remember. This is JimmyGaroppalo’s team, which won its last five games of last season. Minnesota doeshave a solid defense and new quarterback Kirk Cousins will make the offensebetter. But don’t count out Garoppalo in a close game.<o
></o>Winner: Minnesota
<o
></o>Tampa Bay Buccaneersvs. New Orleans Saints<o
></o>New Orleans was one defensive stop away from making the NFC ChampionshipGame. Minnesota’s miracle disallowed that from happening. Drew Brees andcompany have a chip on their shoulder this season. The Bucs won just once inthe NFC South last season. Things won’t get any better this year.<o
></o>Winner: New Orleans
<o
></o>Cincinnati Bengalsvs. Indianapolis Colts<o
></o>It is a new era in Indianapolis as Frank Reich takes over as head coach. TheColts should have Andrew Luck under center as he has returned to practice froma foot injury. The Bengals fired their offensive coordinator and somehow thehapless Marvin Lewis is still the head coach. Andy Dalton could be replacedsoon and NBC Sports reported Colin Kaepernick is being considered as a newquarterback. Things are dire in Cincinnati.<o
></o>Winner: Indianapolis
<o
></o>Kansas City Chiefsvs. LA Chargers<o
></o>Patrick Mahomes is now the Chiefs new quarterback. Expect him to struggle,especially against a Chargers team that improved as the season went on lastyear.<o
></o>Winner: LA Chargers<o
></o><o
></o>Dallas Cowboys vs.Carolina Panthers<o
></o>Ezekiel Elliot is back for the Cowboys. Without him last season, the teamstruggled mightily. Dallas is far better with him in the backfield. Carolinaisn’t a pushover, however. The Panthers were just 7-5 in the NFC last year andsuffered all losses against NFC teams. At home against Dallas, Carolina shouldsqueeze by with a win.<o
></o>Winner Carolina
<o
></o>Seattle Seahawks vs.Denver Broncos<o
></o>The Case Keenum era starts in Denver a season after he led the MinnesotaVikings to the NFC Championship Game. He is an upgrade, but the Seahawks haveRussell Wilson. The Seahawks will be better this season than last year’s 9-7record. Who knows about the Broncos.<o
></o>Winner: SeattleSeahawks
<o
></o>Washington Redskinsvs. Arizona Cardinals<o
></o>Washington will start Alex Smith against the Arizona Cardinals. Some expectan improved Redskins team compared to the one Kirk Cousins led last year. TheCardinals suffered through injuries to key players last season but reeledoff two wins to finish .500. Neither was good against NFC rivals last season,but Smith’s arrival should make Washington the better team on Sunday.<o
></o>Winner: Washington
<o
></o>Chicago Bears vs.Green Bay Packers<o
></o>Chicago was 0-6 in the NFC Central last season. Just one of the Bears’ fivewins came against NFC teams. Green Bay has a healthy Aaron Rodgers. An NFL week1 win may be difficult to get, but the Packers will win at home.<o
></o>Winner: Green Bay
<o
></o>New York Jets vs.Detroit Lions<o
></o>Sam Darnold has been named the New York Jets’ starter. The Jets willstruggle with a rookie QB. Detroit will have the experienced Matt Stafford. Ahome win to start the year will get Lions’ fans excited for a possible playoffrun.<o
></o>Winner: Detroit
<o
></o>LA Rams vs. OaklandRaiders<o
></o>The LA Rams have one of the best one-two punches in the NFL with Todd Gurleyand Jared Goff. The Rams were a perfect 4-0 against the AFC last season. Theteam’s offense was electric and should be just as good this year. The Raiderslost four straight last season to kill all playoff hopes. Derek Carr was unableto replicate his 2016 and now the Raiders have traded top linebacker KhalilMack. The team’s 2018 season may be a long one in Oakland.<o
></o>Winner: LA Rams<o
></o>Zcode ATS Picks Week 1
The NFL regular season is ready to kick off. Here are some of theinteresting match ups for the first weekend. Note that Power RankingIndicator is from the end of last season.<o></o>
[FONT="]Tennessee Titansversus Miami Dolphins[/FONT]<o></o>
The Titans should be in the mix for top spot in the AFC South, while theDolphins look to be a factor in the AFC East. Tennessee is a one-point favoriteon the road. The two teams met last season and the Dolphins won as thehome favorite. Tennessee is +23 on the Power Ranking Indicator compared to +9for the Dolphins. With their preseason play, the Titans are “ice cold up” onthe Team Strength Oscillator, while the Dolphins are “dead”. I think the Titanswill get their revenge atoning for last season’s defeat. Tennessee will win bya touchdown.<o></o>
[FONT="]San Francisco 49ersversus Minnesota Vikings[/FONT]<o></o>
Minnesota looks to move to the top of the NFC this season after losing lastyear in the NFC Championship game. The 49ers hope to get back into the playoffmix and come in as six-point underdogs on the road. Minnesota has a +31 to +9advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator and “average up” to “average” statuson the Team Strength Oscillator. The teams haven’t met in the regular seasonsince 2012, so past performance in head to head match ups shouldn’t beconsidered. The 49ers should put forth a solid performance, but on the roadagainst a better team, will come up short. Take the Vikings minus the six.<o></o>
[FONT="]Kansas City Chiefsversus Los Angeles Chargers[/FONT]<o></o>
The two teams battled last season for honors in the AFC West. The Chiefs wonboth head to head battles last season and won the division thanks for afour-game winning streak to close the season. Despite holding a +26 to +12advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator, the Chiefs are three-point underdogs.The Chargers are “average down” on the Team Strength Oscillator, as are theChiefs. In what should be a back and forth, look for the Chargers to takecare of home field advantage and narrowly escape with a win.<o></o>
[FONT="]Dallas Cowboys versusCarolina Panthers[/FONT]<o></o>
The Cowboys enter the season trying to fill the holes vacated by JasonWitten and Dez Bryant. Hoping to get back into the post season this year, theystart with a tough test against the Panthers, who come in a 2.5-point favorite.Carolina holds a +24 to +18 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator and“burning hot” versus “ice cold down” on the Team Strength Oscillator. In thelast meeting between the teams in 2015, the Panthers won as a road favorite.Dallas doesn’t have enough firepower to take care of the Panthers in Carolina.Go with Carolina -2.5.<o></o>
[FONT="]Chicago Bears versusGreen Bay Packers[/FONT]<o></o>
The Bears should be improved over last season, however they face the Packerswith a healthy Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay. The Packers enter as eight-pointfavorites and hold a +13 to +7 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator. Withtheir preseason play, the Bears are “burning hot”, while the Packers are “icecold down”. However, preseason often means nothing in terms of how teams willplay when it matters. The Packers took both meetings last year as a road dogand home favorite. Perhaps the Bears can cover the spread, but the Packerscertainly should win the game.<o></o>
[FONT="]Los Angeles Ramsversus Oakland Raiders[/FONT]<o></o>
The Rams enter the season with high hopes in the NFC, while the Raidersfigure to battle in a very tight and competitive AFC West. The teams met in thepreseason this year and last, but haven’t played in the regular season since2014. Los Angeles holds a +30 to +8 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator and“burning hot” versus “ice cold up” on the Team Strength Oscillator. Despitewhat appears to be a mismatch, the Rams are only one-point favorites. The lineis telling me something and that is to go with the home underdog. In a closegame decided by perhaps a field goal, go with the Raiders to start the season1-0.<o></o>
The NFL regular season is ready to kick off. Here are some of theinteresting match ups for the first weekend. Note that Power RankingIndicator is from the end of last season.<o
></o>[FONT="]Tennessee Titansversus Miami Dolphins[/FONT]<o
></o>The Titans should be in the mix for top spot in the AFC South, while theDolphins look to be a factor in the AFC East. Tennessee is a one-point favoriteon the road. The two teams met last season and the Dolphins won as thehome favorite. Tennessee is +23 on the Power Ranking Indicator compared to +9for the Dolphins. With their preseason play, the Titans are “ice cold up” onthe Team Strength Oscillator, while the Dolphins are “dead”. I think the Titanswill get their revenge atoning for last season’s defeat. Tennessee will win bya touchdown.<o
></o>[FONT="]San Francisco 49ersversus Minnesota Vikings[/FONT]<o
></o>Minnesota looks to move to the top of the NFC this season after losing lastyear in the NFC Championship game. The 49ers hope to get back into the playoffmix and come in as six-point underdogs on the road. Minnesota has a +31 to +9advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator and “average up” to “average” statuson the Team Strength Oscillator. The teams haven’t met in the regular seasonsince 2012, so past performance in head to head match ups shouldn’t beconsidered. The 49ers should put forth a solid performance, but on the roadagainst a better team, will come up short. Take the Vikings minus the six.<o
></o>[FONT="]Kansas City Chiefsversus Los Angeles Chargers[/FONT]<o
></o>The two teams battled last season for honors in the AFC West. The Chiefs wonboth head to head battles last season and won the division thanks for afour-game winning streak to close the season. Despite holding a +26 to +12advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator, the Chiefs are three-point underdogs.The Chargers are “average down” on the Team Strength Oscillator, as are theChiefs. In what should be a back and forth, look for the Chargers to takecare of home field advantage and narrowly escape with a win.<o
></o>[FONT="]Dallas Cowboys versusCarolina Panthers[/FONT]<o
></o>The Cowboys enter the season trying to fill the holes vacated by JasonWitten and Dez Bryant. Hoping to get back into the post season this year, theystart with a tough test against the Panthers, who come in a 2.5-point favorite.Carolina holds a +24 to +18 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator and“burning hot” versus “ice cold down” on the Team Strength Oscillator. In thelast meeting between the teams in 2015, the Panthers won as a road favorite.Dallas doesn’t have enough firepower to take care of the Panthers in Carolina.Go with Carolina -2.5.<o
></o>[FONT="]Chicago Bears versusGreen Bay Packers[/FONT]<o
></o>The Bears should be improved over last season, however they face the Packerswith a healthy Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay. The Packers enter as eight-pointfavorites and hold a +13 to +7 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator. Withtheir preseason play, the Bears are “burning hot”, while the Packers are “icecold down”. However, preseason often means nothing in terms of how teams willplay when it matters. The Packers took both meetings last year as a road dogand home favorite. Perhaps the Bears can cover the spread, but the Packerscertainly should win the game.<o
></o>[FONT="]Los Angeles Ramsversus Oakland Raiders[/FONT]<o
></o>The Rams enter the season with high hopes in the NFC, while the Raidersfigure to battle in a very tight and competitive AFC West. The teams met in thepreseason this year and last, but haven’t played in the regular season since2014. Los Angeles holds a +30 to +8 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator and“burning hot” versus “ice cold up” on the Team Strength Oscillator. Despitewhat appears to be a mismatch, the Rams are only one-point favorites. The lineis telling me something and that is to go with the home underdog. In a closegame decided by perhaps a field goal, go with the Raiders to start the season1-0.<o
></o>
Newsletter tracking (through 9/9/2018)...
Mendoza Line Newsletter tracking (through 9/9/2018)
Not every newsletter gets posted every week, and I'll try to note when the record doesn't include every week of the season.
Another note is that the grading is based on the line indicated in the newsletter at the time of publication, not the closing line. Many of these newsletters will claim a win against the best available line as it moves throughout the week, but these records reflect the outcome against the line they were willing to make a play on in their newsletter.
CKO
11* (0-2)
10* (4-3)
Totals (1-0)
Gridiron Gold Sheet (7-1 overall so far this week)
NCAA Best Bets (6-5)
NFL Best Bets (3-0) (Detroit -6.5 pending for Monday Night)
Marc Lawrence Playbook NCAA
5* (0-2)
4* (0-2)
3* (2-0)
Upset pick (1-1)
Betcha Didn't Know (1-9)
Awesome Angle (2-0)
Incredible Stat (0-2)
Marc Lawrence Playbook NFL
5* (1-0)
4* (0-1)
3* (0-0) (Oakland +1 pending for Monday Night)
Pointwise NCAA
1* (0-3-1)
2* (0-2)
3* (0-2)
4* (4-0)
5* (1-3)
Pointwise NFL
3* (1-0)
4* (0-2)
5* (0-1) (Detroit -6.5 pending for Monday Night)
PowerSweep NCAA
4* (2-0)
3* (2-2)
2* (2-2)
Underdog Play of the Week (0-2)
Tech Play of the Week (0-0-1)
Revenge Play of the Week (0-2)
Situational Play of the Week (2-0)
Series Play of the Week (0-1)
PowerSweep NFL
4* (0-1)
3* (1-0)
2* (0-1)
NFL System play (1-0) (Oakland Under 49.5 pending for Monday Night)
4* Pro Angle (0-0)
Powers Picks NCAA
3* (1-2)
2* (1-6)
1* (0-0)
Powers Picks NFL
4* (0-0)
3* (0-0)
2* (2-0)
1* (0-0)
Sports Reporter
NCAA Super Best Bets (0-0)
NCAA Best Bets (2-3)
NFL Super Best Bets (0-0)
NFL Best Bets (2-0)
Red Sheet
89* (2-2)
88* (1-6-1)
Winning Points
NCAA 4* (2-0)
NCAA 3* (0-2)
NFL 4* (1-0)
NFL 3* (1-0)
Killer Sports, not including teasers
MTI 5* (0-0)
MTI 4.5* (1-0)
MTI 4* (0-1)
MTI 3* (0-0)
SBB 4.5* (0-0)
SBB 4* (1-1)
Victor Kings's Totals Tipsheet
3* (1-0)
2* (1-1)
PowerPlays
NCAA 4.5* (3-1)
NCAA 4* (3-3)
NFL 4* (1-0)
Gold Sheet
NCAA Key Releases (4-4)
NFL Key Releases (2-0) (Rams -4 pending for Monday Night)
SI Tip Sheet (We didn't get this one this week. May drop if we don't see it next week.)
NCAA (2-2)
NFL (0-0)
Mendoza Line Newsletter tracking (through 9/9/2018)
Not every newsletter gets posted every week, and I'll try to note when the record doesn't include every week of the season.
Another note is that the grading is based on the line indicated in the newsletter at the time of publication, not the closing line. Many of these newsletters will claim a win against the best available line as it moves throughout the week, but these records reflect the outcome against the line they were willing to make a play on in their newsletter.
CKO
11* (0-2)
10* (4-3)
Totals (1-0)
Gridiron Gold Sheet (7-1 overall so far this week)
NCAA Best Bets (6-5)
NFL Best Bets (3-0) (Detroit -6.5 pending for Monday Night)
Marc Lawrence Playbook NCAA
5* (0-2)
4* (0-2)
3* (2-0)
Upset pick (1-1)
Betcha Didn't Know (1-9)
Awesome Angle (2-0)
Incredible Stat (0-2)
Marc Lawrence Playbook NFL
5* (1-0)
4* (0-1)
3* (0-0) (Oakland +1 pending for Monday Night)
Pointwise NCAA
1* (0-3-1)
2* (0-2)
3* (0-2)
4* (4-0)
5* (1-3)
Pointwise NFL
3* (1-0)
4* (0-2)
5* (0-1) (Detroit -6.5 pending for Monday Night)
PowerSweep NCAA
4* (2-0)
3* (2-2)
2* (2-2)
Underdog Play of the Week (0-2)
Tech Play of the Week (0-0-1)
Revenge Play of the Week (0-2)
Situational Play of the Week (2-0)
Series Play of the Week (0-1)
PowerSweep NFL
4* (0-1)
3* (1-0)
2* (0-1)
NFL System play (1-0) (Oakland Under 49.5 pending for Monday Night)
4* Pro Angle (0-0)
Powers Picks NCAA
3* (1-2)
2* (1-6)
1* (0-0)
Powers Picks NFL
4* (0-0)
3* (0-0)
2* (2-0)
1* (0-0)
Sports Reporter
NCAA Super Best Bets (0-0)
NCAA Best Bets (2-3)
NFL Super Best Bets (0-0)
NFL Best Bets (2-0)
Red Sheet
89* (2-2)
88* (1-6-1)
Winning Points
NCAA 4* (2-0)
NCAA 3* (0-2)
NFL 4* (1-0)
NFL 3* (1-0)
Killer Sports, not including teasers
MTI 5* (0-0)
MTI 4.5* (1-0)
MTI 4* (0-1)
MTI 3* (0-0)
SBB 4.5* (0-0)
SBB 4* (1-1)
Victor Kings's Totals Tipsheet
3* (1-0)
2* (1-1)
PowerPlays
NCAA 4.5* (3-1)
NCAA 4* (3-3)
NFL 4* (1-0)
Gold Sheet
NCAA Key Releases (4-4)
NFL Key Releases (2-0) (Rams -4 pending for Monday Night)
SI Tip Sheet (We didn't get this one this week. May drop if we don't see it next week.)
NCAA (2-2)
NFL (0-0)
Newsletter tracking (through 9/10/2018)...
Mendoza Line Newsletter tracking (through 9/10/2018)
Updated to include MNF
Not every newsletter gets posted every week, and I'll try to note when the record doesn't include every week of the season.
Another note is that the grading is based on the line indicated in the newsletter at the time of publication, not the closing line. Many of these newsletters will claim a win against the best available line as it moves throughout the week, but these records reflect the outcome against the line they were willing to make a play on in their newsletter.
CKO
11* (0-2)
10* (4-3)
Totals (1-0)
Gridiron Gold Sheet
NCAA Best Bets (6-5)
NFL Best Bets (3-1)
Marc Lawrence Playbook NCAA
5* (0-2)
4* (0-2)
3* (2-0)
Upset pick (1-1)
Betcha Didn't Know (1-9)
Awesome Angle (2-0)
Incredible Stat (0-2)
Marc Lawrence Playbook NFL
5* (1-0)
4* (0-1)
3* (0-1)
Pointwise NCAA
1* (0-3-1)
2* (0-2)
3* (0-2)
4* (4-0)
5* (1-3)
Pointwise NFL
3* (1-0)
4* (0-2)
5* (0-2)
PowerSweep NCAA
4* (2-0)
3* (2-2)
2* (2-2)
Underdog Play of the Week (0-2)
Tech Play of the Week (0-0-1)
Revenge Play of the Week (0-2)
Situational Play of the Week (2-0)
Series Play of the Week (0-1)
PowerSweep NFL
4* (0-1)
3* (1-0)
2* (0-1)
NFL System play (2-0)
4* Pro Angle (0-0)
Powers Picks NCAA
3* (1-2)
2* (1-6)
1* (0-0)
Powers Picks NFL
4* (0-0)
3* (0-0)
2* (2-0)
1* (0-0)
Sports Reporter
NCAA Super Best Bets (0-0)
NCAA Best Bets (2-3)
NFL Super Best Bets (0-0)
NFL Best Bets (2-0)
Red Sheet
89* (2-2)
88* (1-6-1)
Winning Points
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NFL 4* (1-0)
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Killer Sports, not including teasers
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Victor Kings's Totals Tipsheet
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PowerPlays
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NCAA 4* (3-3)
NFL 4* (1-0)
Gold Sheet
NCAA Key Releases (4-4)
NFL Key Releases (3-0)
SI Tip Sheet (We didn't get this one this week. May drop if we don't see it next week.)
NCAA (2-2)
NFL (0-0)
Mendoza Line Newsletter tracking (through 9/10/2018)
Updated to include MNF
Not every newsletter gets posted every week, and I'll try to note when the record doesn't include every week of the season.
Another note is that the grading is based on the line indicated in the newsletter at the time of publication, not the closing line. Many of these newsletters will claim a win against the best available line as it moves throughout the week, but these records reflect the outcome against the line they were willing to make a play on in their newsletter.
CKO
11* (0-2)
10* (4-3)
Totals (1-0)
Gridiron Gold Sheet
NCAA Best Bets (6-5)
NFL Best Bets (3-1)
Marc Lawrence Playbook NCAA
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3* (2-0)
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Marc Lawrence Playbook NFL
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3* (0-1)
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3* (0-2)
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Pointwise NFL
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5* (0-2)
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3* (2-2)
2* (2-2)
Underdog Play of the Week (0-2)
Tech Play of the Week (0-0-1)
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2* (1-6)
1* (0-0)
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3* (0-0)
2* (2-0)
1* (0-0)
Sports Reporter
NCAA Super Best Bets (0-0)
NCAA Best Bets (2-3)
NFL Super Best Bets (0-0)
NFL Best Bets (2-0)
Red Sheet
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88* (1-6-1)
Winning Points
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Killer Sports, not including teasers
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Victor Kings's Totals Tipsheet
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PowerPlays
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NCAA 4* (3-3)
NFL 4* (1-0)
Gold Sheet
NCAA Key Releases (4-4)
NFL Key Releases (3-0)
SI Tip Sheet (We didn't get this one this week. May drop if we don't see it next week.)
NCAA (2-2)
NFL (0-0)
MEGALOCKS week #3. 1st pick released here each week, record so far 1-0-1.
<header class="entry-header" style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; background-color: rgb(249, 249, 249);">[h=1]Vanderbilt at Notre Dame – College Football Predictions[/h]</header><footer class="entry-footer" style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; background-color: rgb(249, 249, 249);"></footer>[FONT="]Vanderbilt at Notre Dame – College Football Predictions
The Game
The Irish are off to a 2-0 start and welcome the feisty Commodores to South Bend on Saturday afternoon. Notre Dame’s defense has been rock solid so far but the offense has been a little underwhelming. Vanderbilt crushed MTSU and Nevada in their first two games but this is a WHOLE different ball game.
Let’s dig in to the analysis.
The Details
Notre Dame -14.5 Vanderbilt (51.5)
MEGALOCKS LINE – Notre Dame -11
“Vegas” Implied Projected Score: Notre Dame 33 Vanderbilt 18.5
The Match-Up
Notre Dame offense vs Ball St defense
The Irish have done enough on offense to start the campaign with a couple of wins but they are ranked #94 in offense and #104 in rushing. Yes, they played Michigan in week one, but they also got the Ball St Cardinals at home in week two (117 yards rushing). Brandon Wimbush is a threat to take it to the house on every play when he is running the ball but he has struggled so far MATRICULATING down the field in the passing game. We all remember the big (jump ball) TD he threw against Michigan but that is his only TD pass of the season (4 INT). The offensive line still needs to find it’s way after losing a pair of 1st round NFL draft picks. Vandy has held down a pair of really good passing teams so far and allowed just 17 points in two games. They have also bagged 9 sacks and 6 turnovers. Last season the Commodores got PLOWED in conference play vs the run and the key to this game is the ability of Notre Dame to get the ground game (finally) going despite having no proven weapons in the RB group.
Vanderbilt vs Notre Dame defense
The Commodores scored 76 points in their first two games but they face one of the best defenses in college football on Saturday. We like the experience and savvy of QB Kyle Shurmur who has not thrown an INT yet this season (4 TDs) and a committee of running backs that is good enough to keep the Irish defense honest. Notre Dame has not had much to worry about in terms of defending the entire field so far this season and they will need to be aware of Vanderbilt’s ability to take some deep shots. The Irish secondary is solid but they will have to be on their toes. The Commodores’ top-3 RBs all average over 5 yards per carry so far but Notre Dame is allowing just 2.84 yards per carry. Vanderbilt will need to avoid turnovers and get something done on the ground to have a shot of winning straight up. Not impossible, but unlikely.
Trends, Intangibles and More!
Vanderbilt opens SEC play next week (South Carolina) whilst Notre Dame visits Wake Forest…..Vanderbilt HC Derek Mason has a .500 ATS mark as a road dog.
Summary
The Irish have scored 24 points in each of their first two games and have struggled to run the ball and win the time of possession battle (#111). Vanderbilt is a smart team that will not kill themselves with mistakes. Catching a couple of TDs or more seems like a decent move in a game that should be relatively low scoring. Notre Dame covers this game if they get the ground attack ripping through the Vandy defense. It’s hard to see that happening based on watching the first two games but that’s why they play the games, yo.
Conclusion
Official play: Vanderbilt +14.5 -110 (play down to +14)
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<header class="entry-header" style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; background-color: rgb(249, 249, 249);">[h=1]Vanderbilt at Notre Dame – College Football Predictions[/h]</header><footer class="entry-footer" style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; background-color: rgb(249, 249, 249);"></footer>[FONT="]Vanderbilt at Notre Dame – College Football Predictions
The Game
The Irish are off to a 2-0 start and welcome the feisty Commodores to South Bend on Saturday afternoon. Notre Dame’s defense has been rock solid so far but the offense has been a little underwhelming. Vanderbilt crushed MTSU and Nevada in their first two games but this is a WHOLE different ball game.
Let’s dig in to the analysis.
The Details
Notre Dame -14.5 Vanderbilt (51.5)
MEGALOCKS LINE – Notre Dame -11
“Vegas” Implied Projected Score: Notre Dame 33 Vanderbilt 18.5
The Match-Up
Notre Dame offense vs Ball St defense
The Irish have done enough on offense to start the campaign with a couple of wins but they are ranked #94 in offense and #104 in rushing. Yes, they played Michigan in week one, but they also got the Ball St Cardinals at home in week two (117 yards rushing). Brandon Wimbush is a threat to take it to the house on every play when he is running the ball but he has struggled so far MATRICULATING down the field in the passing game. We all remember the big (jump ball) TD he threw against Michigan but that is his only TD pass of the season (4 INT). The offensive line still needs to find it’s way after losing a pair of 1st round NFL draft picks. Vandy has held down a pair of really good passing teams so far and allowed just 17 points in two games. They have also bagged 9 sacks and 6 turnovers. Last season the Commodores got PLOWED in conference play vs the run and the key to this game is the ability of Notre Dame to get the ground game (finally) going despite having no proven weapons in the RB group.
Vanderbilt vs Notre Dame defense
The Commodores scored 76 points in their first two games but they face one of the best defenses in college football on Saturday. We like the experience and savvy of QB Kyle Shurmur who has not thrown an INT yet this season (4 TDs) and a committee of running backs that is good enough to keep the Irish defense honest. Notre Dame has not had much to worry about in terms of defending the entire field so far this season and they will need to be aware of Vanderbilt’s ability to take some deep shots. The Irish secondary is solid but they will have to be on their toes. The Commodores’ top-3 RBs all average over 5 yards per carry so far but Notre Dame is allowing just 2.84 yards per carry. Vanderbilt will need to avoid turnovers and get something done on the ground to have a shot of winning straight up. Not impossible, but unlikely.
Trends, Intangibles and More!
Vanderbilt opens SEC play next week (South Carolina) whilst Notre Dame visits Wake Forest…..Vanderbilt HC Derek Mason has a .500 ATS mark as a road dog.
Summary
The Irish have scored 24 points in each of their first two games and have struggled to run the ball and win the time of possession battle (#111). Vanderbilt is a smart team that will not kill themselves with mistakes. Catching a couple of TDs or more seems like a decent move in a game that should be relatively low scoring. Notre Dame covers this game if they get the ground attack ripping through the Vandy defense. It’s hard to see that happening based on watching the first two games but that’s why they play the games, yo.
Conclusion
Official play: Vanderbilt +14.5 -110 (play down to +14)
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Rx Newsletter Play of the Week Record is 1-0
Rx Newsletter Play of the Week
This week's play is the LA Chargers Buffalo Bills UNDER 43 or 42'. We are going back to the well with Victor King's top newsletter play, a 3 star, from the current issue of the Totals Tipsheet. If you bet this, bet it as early as possible to preserve line value.
The top OVER UNDER newsletter pick (3 star) is now 22-10 over the last three years or 69% on these picks.
Victor Kings's Totals Tipsheet - 2018 Record
3* (1-0)
Victor Kings's Totals Tipsheet - 2017 Record
3* (8-5)
Victor Kings's Totals Tipsheet - 2016 Record
3* (13-5)
Rx Newsletter Play of the Week
This week's play is the LA Chargers Buffalo Bills UNDER 43 or 42'. We are going back to the well with Victor King's top newsletter play, a 3 star, from the current issue of the Totals Tipsheet. If you bet this, bet it as early as possible to preserve line value.
The top OVER UNDER newsletter pick (3 star) is now 22-10 over the last three years or 69% on these picks.
Victor Kings's Totals Tipsheet - 2018 Record
3* (1-0)
Victor Kings's Totals Tipsheet - 2017 Record
3* (8-5)
Victor Kings's Totals Tipsheet - 2016 Record
3* (13-5)
Alternate links to Power Sweep and Power Plays
I just posted those newsletters to google drive. If you are still having a problem with the direct links to Northcoast We be Bad try these google drive links:
Power Sweep
Power Plays
I just posted those newsletters to google drive. If you are still having a problem with the direct links to Northcoast We be Bad try these google drive links:
Power Sweep
Power Plays
