Updated with all NFL
Gridiron Gold Sheet
NCAA Best Bets (26-23-2) FAU, La-Mon, Cincy, OK, OK/OSU over
NFL Best Bets (22-13-1) Jax, NYJ, Tampa, Atl
Marc Lawrence Playbook NCAA
5* (5-5) Wisky
4* (5-5) Ok St
3* (4-5-1) Fresno St
Upset pick (3-7) TCU
Betcha Didn't Know (4-15) Indy Colts
Awesome Angle (3-7) Wisky
Incredible Stat (4-5-1) Fresno St
Marc Lawrence Playbook NFL
5* (8-1) Carolina
4* (6-3) Philly
3* (5-4) NYG
Pointwise NCAA
1* (7-11-1) Cincy, Pitt
2* (4-6) Purdue
3* (4-6) ND
4* (12-6-2) Mich, Cuse
5* (12-8) Fresno St, Wazzu
Pointwise NFL
3* (2-7) Atl
4* (5-12-1) LAC, SF
5* (7-11) GB, KC
Power Plays
NCAA 4.5* (22-10) Pitt, Cincy, OK, Arz St
NCAA 4* (21-22) BYU, SMU, Navy, Mizz, Purdue
NFL 4* (6-2-1) Chicago
PowerSweep NCAA
4* (8-2) SMU
3* (11-8) TAMU, Texas
2* (12-7-1) Houston, Kansas St
Underdog (4-5-1) Miami FL
Tech Play (3-2-1) Nevada
Revenge Play (3-6) Texas
Situational Play (5-3) --
Series Play (5-2) USC
PowerSweep NFL
4* (4-5) NO
3* (5-3-1) Atlanta
I2* (2-6-1) Seattle
NFL System play (5-6) LAC
4* Pro Angle (0-2) --
Powers Picks NCAA
3* (12-7) NIU, Texas
2* (17-14) Tenn, Liberty, Pitt
Powers Picks NFL
3* (3-5) Philly
2* (15-2-1) Seattle, Buffalo
Sports Reporter
NCAA Super Best Bets (3-1) Troy
NCAA Best Bets (16-17) Miami-FL, N. Texas, Nevada, Purdue
NFL Super Best Bets (1-0)
NFL Best Bets (9-8) Nevada, Purdue
Red Sheet
90* Cincy (NCAA)
89* (11-9) Georgia
88* (17-22-1) Pitt (NCAA), Utah St, Bama, Philly
Winning Points
NCAA 4* (8-2) Wisky
NCAA 3* (4-6) Cincy
NFL 4* (4-5) LAC
NFL 3* (5-4) Cincy
Killer Sports, not including teasers
MTI 5* (0-1)
MTI 4.5* (6-4) Jax u46.5
MTI 4* (2-5) Wash +3.5
MTI 3* (0-0)
SBB 4.5* (1-4) NO/Cincy UNDER
SBB 4* (7-5-1) Oakland
Victor Kings's Totals Tipsheet
3* (4-5) Jax/Indy Under
2* (10-8) Car/Pitt Over, LAC/Oak Under
Gold Sheet
NCAA Key Releases (18-20-1) Cuse, Indiana, NW, Bama
NFL Key Releases (13-11-3) Carolina, LAC, SF
Tech Play (8-2) New Mexico
Wise Guys Contest Leader
Mike Muzyka (15-3)
2* Jax
1* NO
Gridiron Gold Sheet
NCAA Best Bets (26-23-2) FAU, La-Mon, Cincy, OK, OK/OSU over
NFL Best Bets (22-13-1) Jax, NYJ, Tampa, Atl
Marc Lawrence Playbook NCAA
5* (5-5) Wisky
4* (5-5) Ok St
3* (4-5-1) Fresno St
Upset pick (3-7) TCU
Betcha Didn't Know (4-15) Indy Colts
Awesome Angle (3-7) Wisky
Incredible Stat (4-5-1) Fresno St
Marc Lawrence Playbook NFL
5* (8-1) Carolina
4* (6-3) Philly
3* (5-4) NYG
Pointwise NCAA
1* (7-11-1) Cincy, Pitt
2* (4-6) Purdue
3* (4-6) ND
4* (12-6-2) Mich, Cuse
5* (12-8) Fresno St, Wazzu
Pointwise NFL
3* (2-7) Atl
4* (5-12-1) LAC, SF
5* (7-11) GB, KC
Power Plays
NCAA 4.5* (22-10) Pitt, Cincy, OK, Arz St
NCAA 4* (21-22) BYU, SMU, Navy, Mizz, Purdue
NFL 4* (6-2-1) Chicago
PowerSweep NCAA
4* (8-2) SMU
3* (11-8) TAMU, Texas
2* (12-7-1) Houston, Kansas St
Underdog (4-5-1) Miami FL
Tech Play (3-2-1) Nevada
Revenge Play (3-6) Texas
Situational Play (5-3) --
Series Play (5-2) USC
PowerSweep NFL
4* (4-5) NO
3* (5-3-1) Atlanta
I2* (2-6-1) Seattle
NFL System play (5-6) LAC
4* Pro Angle (0-2) --
Powers Picks NCAA
3* (12-7) NIU, Texas
2* (17-14) Tenn, Liberty, Pitt
Powers Picks NFL
3* (3-5) Philly
2* (15-2-1) Seattle, Buffalo
Sports Reporter
NCAA Super Best Bets (3-1) Troy
NCAA Best Bets (16-17) Miami-FL, N. Texas, Nevada, Purdue
NFL Super Best Bets (1-0)
NFL Best Bets (9-8) Nevada, Purdue
Red Sheet
90* Cincy (NCAA)
89* (11-9) Georgia
88* (17-22-1) Pitt (NCAA), Utah St, Bama, Philly
Winning Points
NCAA 4* (8-2) Wisky
NCAA 3* (4-6) Cincy
NFL 4* (4-5) LAC
NFL 3* (5-4) Cincy
Killer Sports, not including teasers
MTI 5* (0-1)
MTI 4.5* (6-4) Jax u46.5
MTI 4* (2-5) Wash +3.5
MTI 3* (0-0)
SBB 4.5* (1-4) NO/Cincy UNDER
SBB 4* (7-5-1) Oakland
Victor Kings's Totals Tipsheet
3* (4-5) Jax/Indy Under
2* (10-8) Car/Pitt Over, LAC/Oak Under
Gold Sheet
NCAA Key Releases (18-20-1) Cuse, Indiana, NW, Bama
NFL Key Releases (13-11-3) Carolina, LAC, SF
Tech Play (8-2) New Mexico
Wise Guys Contest Leader
Mike Muzyka (15-3)
2* Jax
1* NO
Thanks Giant419 for starting this, great idea!
Newsletter Records thru November 5 and this weeks picks:
MEGALOCKS
1st Release (7-1-2) North Carolina
Gridiron Gold Sheet
NCAA Best Bets (26-23-2) FAU, La-Mon, Cincy, Oklahoma, Oklahoma/Oklahoma State OVER
NFL Best Bets (22-13-1) Jax, NYJ, Tampa, Atl
Marc Lawrence Playbook NCAA
5* (5-5) Wisky
4* (5-5) Ok St
3* (4-5-1) Fresno St
Upset pick (3-7) TCU
Betcha Didn't Know (4-15) Indy Colts
Awesome Angle (3-7) Wisky
Incredible Stat (4-5-1) Fresno St
Marc Lawrence Playbook NFL
5* (8-1) Carolina
4* (6-3) Philly
3* (5-4) NYG
Pointwise NCAA
1* (7-11-1) Cincy, Pitt
2* (4-6) Purdue
3* (4-6) ND
4* (12-6-2) Mich, Cuse
5* (12-8) Fresno St, Wazzu
Pointwise NFL
3* (2-7) Atl
4* (5-12-1) LAC, SF
5* (7-11) GB, KC
Power Plays
NCAA 4.5* (22-10) Pitt, Cincy, OK, Arz St
NCAA 4* (21-22) BYU, SMU, Navy, Mizz, Purdue
NFL 4* (6-2-1) Chicago
PowerSweep NCAA
4* (8-2) SMU
3* (11-8) TAMU, Texas
2* (12-7-1) Houston, Kansas St
Underdog (4-5-1) Miami FL
Tech Play (3-2-1) Nevada
Revenge Play (3-6) Texas
Situational Play (5-3) --
Series Play (5-2) USC
PowerSweep NFL
4* (4-5) NO
3* (5-3-1) Atlanta
2* (2-6-1) Seattle
NFL System play (5-6) LAC
4* Pro Angle (0-2) --
Powers Picks NCAA
3* (12-7) NIU, Texas
2* (17-14) Tenn, Liberty, Pitt
Powers Picks NFL
3* (3-5) Philly
2* (15-2-1) Seattle, Buffalo
Sports Reporter
NCAA Super Best Bets (3-1) Troy
NCAA Best Bets (16-17) Miami-FL, N. Texas, Nevada, Purdue
NFL Super Best Bets (1-0)
NFL Best Bets (9-8) Nevada, Purdue
Red Sheet
90* Cincy (NCAA)
89* (11-9) Georgia
88* (17-22-1) Pitt (NCAA), Utah St, Bama, Philly
Winning Points
NCAA 4* (8-2) Wisky
NCAA 3* (4-6) Cincy
NFL 4* (4-5) LAC
NFL 3* (5-4) Cincy
Killer Sports, not including teasers
MTI 5* (0-1)
MTI 4.5* (6-4) Jax/Indy Under
MTI 4* (2-5) Redskins
MTI 3* (0-0)
SBB 4.5* (1-4) Saints/Bengals Under
SBB 4* (7-5-1) Oakland
Victor Kings's Totals Tipsheet
3* (4-5) Jax/Indy Under
2* (10-8) Car/Pitt Over, LAC/Oak Under
Gold Sheet
NCAA Key Releases (18-20-1) Cuse, Indiana, NW, Bama
NFL Key Releases (13-11-3) Carolina, LAC, SF
Tech Play (8-2) New Mexico
Wise Guys Contest Leader
Mike Muzyka (15-3)
2* Jax
1* NO
Westgate Supercontest Leader
Personal Gourmet (36-9-0) TB, Jax, Det, LAC, Sea
Newsletter Records thru November 5 and this weeks picks:
MEGALOCKS
1st Release (7-1-2) North Carolina
Gridiron Gold Sheet
NCAA Best Bets (26-23-2) FAU, La-Mon, Cincy, Oklahoma, Oklahoma/Oklahoma State OVER
NFL Best Bets (22-13-1) Jax, NYJ, Tampa, Atl
Marc Lawrence Playbook NCAA
5* (5-5) Wisky
4* (5-5) Ok St
3* (4-5-1) Fresno St
Upset pick (3-7) TCU
Betcha Didn't Know (4-15) Indy Colts
Awesome Angle (3-7) Wisky
Incredible Stat (4-5-1) Fresno St
Marc Lawrence Playbook NFL
5* (8-1) Carolina
4* (6-3) Philly
3* (5-4) NYG
Pointwise NCAA
1* (7-11-1) Cincy, Pitt
2* (4-6) Purdue
3* (4-6) ND
4* (12-6-2) Mich, Cuse
5* (12-8) Fresno St, Wazzu
Pointwise NFL
3* (2-7) Atl
4* (5-12-1) LAC, SF
5* (7-11) GB, KC
Power Plays
NCAA 4.5* (22-10) Pitt, Cincy, OK, Arz St
NCAA 4* (21-22) BYU, SMU, Navy, Mizz, Purdue
NFL 4* (6-2-1) Chicago
PowerSweep NCAA
4* (8-2) SMU
3* (11-8) TAMU, Texas
2* (12-7-1) Houston, Kansas St
Underdog (4-5-1) Miami FL
Tech Play (3-2-1) Nevada
Revenge Play (3-6) Texas
Situational Play (5-3) --
Series Play (5-2) USC
PowerSweep NFL
4* (4-5) NO
3* (5-3-1) Atlanta
2* (2-6-1) Seattle
NFL System play (5-6) LAC
4* Pro Angle (0-2) --
Powers Picks NCAA
3* (12-7) NIU, Texas
2* (17-14) Tenn, Liberty, Pitt
Powers Picks NFL
3* (3-5) Philly
2* (15-2-1) Seattle, Buffalo
Sports Reporter
NCAA Super Best Bets (3-1) Troy
NCAA Best Bets (16-17) Miami-FL, N. Texas, Nevada, Purdue
NFL Super Best Bets (1-0)
NFL Best Bets (9-8) Nevada, Purdue
Red Sheet
90* Cincy (NCAA)
89* (11-9) Georgia
88* (17-22-1) Pitt (NCAA), Utah St, Bama, Philly
Winning Points
NCAA 4* (8-2) Wisky
NCAA 3* (4-6) Cincy
NFL 4* (4-5) LAC
NFL 3* (5-4) Cincy
Killer Sports, not including teasers
MTI 5* (0-1)
MTI 4.5* (6-4) Jax/Indy Under
MTI 4* (2-5) Redskins
MTI 3* (0-0)
SBB 4.5* (1-4) Saints/Bengals Under
SBB 4* (7-5-1) Oakland
Victor Kings's Totals Tipsheet
3* (4-5) Jax/Indy Under
2* (10-8) Car/Pitt Over, LAC/Oak Under
Gold Sheet
NCAA Key Releases (18-20-1) Cuse, Indiana, NW, Bama
NFL Key Releases (13-11-3) Carolina, LAC, SF
Tech Play (8-2) New Mexico
Wise Guys Contest Leader
Mike Muzyka (15-3)
2* Jax
1* NO
Westgate Supercontest Leader
Personal Gourmet (36-9-0) TB, Jax, Det, LAC, Sea
Seahawks cover!
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The top two guys in the Supercontest like Seattle:
Marc Lawrence's Perfect System NFL Game of the Year is on Seattle:
NFL - 4* Game 271- Seahawks (+10) - NFL Perfect System GOY
Edges - Seahawks: 13-4 SU and 15-2 ATS in this series with a .500 or less record … Rams: 3-14 ATS as division favorites against avenging opponents, including 0-5 ATS when coming off a loss … We cement the call with these two systems from our Perfect System Club, as it tells us to: PLAY AGAINST any Game Eight or greater NFL home favorite off its first loss of the season of they scored more than 14 points in the loss. That's because these 'bubble burst' teams are 0-12 ATS in this role since 1988. In addition our Perfect System Club also notes that NFL division home favorites that have scored 99 or more points in their last three games combined, including 33 or more in their last game, who won 11 or more games last season are 0-12 ATS if they are facing a .500 or less opponent that allowed less than 28 points in its last game if the foe is not off a double-digit win … With Seahawks QB Russell Wilson 7-1 ATS in this NFL career ads a division dog, including 6-0 ATS away, we recommend a strong 4* play on Seattle. Thank you and good luck as always.
Brad Powers has Seattle as his Game of the Week.
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Mendoza Line Newsletter Tracking (through 11/11/18)
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.
MEGALOCKS
1st Release (8-1-2)
Gridiron Gold Sheet
NCAA Best Bets (29-24-3)
NFL Best Bets (22-16-2)
Marc Lawrence Playbook NCAA
5* (5-6)
4* (6-5)
3* (4-6-1)
Upset pick (3-8)
Betcha Didn't Know (4-15-1)
Awesome Angle (3-8)
Incredible Stat (4-6-1)
Marc Lawrence Playbook NFL
5* (8-2)
4* (6-4)
3* (5-4) (NYG +3 pending for Monday night)
Pointwise NCAA
1* (8-11-2)
2* (4-7)
3* (6-6)
4* (13-7-2)
5* (13-9)
Pointwise NFL
3* (2-8)
4* (6-12-1) (San Fran -3 pending for Monday night)
5* (8-12)
PowerSweep NCAA
4* (8-3)
3* (13-8)
2* (12-9-1)
Underdog Play of the Week (4-6-1)
Tech Play of the Week (4-2-1)
Revenge Play of the Week (4-6)
Situational Play of the Week (5-3)
Series Play of the Week (5-3)
PowerSweep NFL
4* (5-5)
3* (5-4-1)
2* (3-6-1)
NFL System play (6-6)
4* Pro Angle (0-2)
Powers Picks NCAA (5-0 overall this week)
3* (14-7)
2* (20-14)
1* (0-0)
Powers Picks NFL (His 2* NFL picks remain the hottest in the game)
4* (0-0)
3* (3-6)
2* (17-2-1)
1* (0-0)
Sports Reporter
NCAA Super Best Bets (4-1)
NCAA Best Bets (17-20)
NFL Super Best Bets (1-0)
NFL Best Bets (10-9)
Red Sheet
90* (0-0-1)
89* (12-9)
88* (19-24-1)
Winning Points
NCAA 4* (8-3)
NCAA 3* (4-7)
NFL 4* (5-5)
NFL 3* (5-5)
Killer Sports, not including teasers
MTI 5* (0-1)
MTI 4.5* (6-5)
MTI 4* (3-5)
MTI 3* (0-0)
SBB 4.5* (1-5)
SBB 4* (7-6-1)
Victor Kings's Totals Tipsheet
3* (4-6)
2* (12-8)
PowerPlays
NCAA 4.5* (23-12-1)
NCAA 4* (23-25)
NFL 4* (7-2-1)
Gold Sheet
NCAA Key Releases (20-22-1)
NFL Key Releases (14-12-3) (San Fran -2.5 pending for Monday night)
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.
MEGALOCKS
1st Release (8-1-2)
Gridiron Gold Sheet
NCAA Best Bets (29-24-3)
NFL Best Bets (22-16-2)
Marc Lawrence Playbook NCAA
5* (5-6)
4* (6-5)
3* (4-6-1)
Upset pick (3-8)
Betcha Didn't Know (4-15-1)
Awesome Angle (3-8)
Incredible Stat (4-6-1)
Marc Lawrence Playbook NFL
5* (8-2)
4* (6-4)
3* (5-4) (NYG +3 pending for Monday night)
Pointwise NCAA
1* (8-11-2)
2* (4-7)
3* (6-6)
4* (13-7-2)
5* (13-9)
Pointwise NFL
3* (2-8)
4* (6-12-1) (San Fran -3 pending for Monday night)
5* (8-12)
PowerSweep NCAA
4* (8-3)
3* (13-8)
2* (12-9-1)
Underdog Play of the Week (4-6-1)
Tech Play of the Week (4-2-1)
Revenge Play of the Week (4-6)
Situational Play of the Week (5-3)
Series Play of the Week (5-3)
PowerSweep NFL
4* (5-5)
3* (5-4-1)
2* (3-6-1)
NFL System play (6-6)
4* Pro Angle (0-2)
Powers Picks NCAA (5-0 overall this week)
3* (14-7)
2* (20-14)
1* (0-0)
Powers Picks NFL (His 2* NFL picks remain the hottest in the game)
4* (0-0)
3* (3-6)
2* (17-2-1)
1* (0-0)
Sports Reporter
NCAA Super Best Bets (4-1)
NCAA Best Bets (17-20)
NFL Super Best Bets (1-0)
NFL Best Bets (10-9)
Red Sheet
90* (0-0-1)
89* (12-9)
88* (19-24-1)
Winning Points
NCAA 4* (8-3)
NCAA 3* (4-7)
NFL 4* (5-5)
NFL 3* (5-5)
Killer Sports, not including teasers
MTI 5* (0-1)
MTI 4.5* (6-5)
MTI 4* (3-5)
MTI 3* (0-0)
SBB 4.5* (1-5)
SBB 4* (7-6-1)
Victor Kings's Totals Tipsheet
3* (4-6)
2* (12-8)
PowerPlays
NCAA 4.5* (23-12-1)
NCAA 4* (23-25)
NFL 4* (7-2-1)
Gold Sheet
NCAA Key Releases (20-22-1)
NFL Key Releases (14-12-3) (San Fran -2.5 pending for Monday night)
Rx Newsletter Play of the Week Record is 4-6
Rx Newsletter Play of the Week
After last Sundays UNDER loss on the Jaguars/Colts I am going with the Texans/Redskins UNDER 42 1/2 for this weeks play. I continue this week with Victor King's top newsletter play, a 3 star, from the current issue of the Totals Tipsheet. If you bet this, you might want to bet it early!
The top OVER UNDER newsletter pick (3 star) is now 25-16 over the last three years or 61% on these picks.
Victor Kings's Totals Tipsheet - 2018 Record
3* (4-6)
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
After last Sundays UNDER loss on the Jaguars/Colts I am going with the Texans/Redskins UNDER 42 1/2 for this weeks play. I continue this week with Victor King's top newsletter play, a 3 star, from the current issue of the Totals Tipsheet. If you bet this, you might want to bet it early!
The top OVER UNDER newsletter pick (3 star) is now 25-16 over the last three years or 61% on these picks.
Victor Kings's Totals Tipsheet - 2018 Record
3* (4-6)
Victor Kings's Totals Tipsheet - 2017 Record
3* (8-5)
Victor Kings's Totals Tipsheet - 2016 Record
3* (13-5)
Newsletters:
Power Plays
Power Sweep
Victor King's NFL Totals Tipsheet
Gaming Today November 14-20
Pointwise
Red Sheet
Records:
2018 Newsletter records thru November 11
2017 Newsletter records
2016 Newsletter records
2017 Wise Guys Contest Final Results
Rx Newsletter Play of the Week
Football Podcast:
Marc Lawrence's November 14 Podcast with Victor King - Against the Spread
Power Plays
Power Sweep
Victor King's NFL Totals Tipsheet
Gaming Today November 14-20
Pointwise
Red Sheet
Records:
2018 Newsletter records thru November 11
2017 Newsletter records
2016 Newsletter records
2017 Wise Guys Contest Final Results
Rx Newsletter Play of the Week
Football Podcast:
Marc Lawrence's November 14 Podcast with Victor King - Against the Spread
Newsletters:
Power Plays
Power Sweep
Victor King's NFL Totals Tipsheet
Gaming Today November 14-20
Pointwise
Red Sheet
VSIN Point Spread Weekly
Powers' Picks
Gridiron Gold Sheet
Records:
2018 Newsletter records thru November 11
2017 Newsletter records
2016 Newsletter records
2017 Wise Guys Contest Final Results
Rx Newsletter Play of the Week
Football Podcast:
Marc Lawrence's November 14 Podcast with Victor King - Against the Spread
Power Plays
Power Sweep
Victor King's NFL Totals Tipsheet
Gaming Today November 14-20
Pointwise
Red Sheet
VSIN Point Spread Weekly
Powers' Picks
Gridiron Gold Sheet
Records:
2018 Newsletter records thru November 11
2017 Newsletter records
2016 Newsletter records
2017 Wise Guys Contest Final Results
Rx Newsletter Play of the Week
Football Podcast:
Marc Lawrence's November 14 Podcast with Victor King - Against the Spread
MEGALOCKS week 12, first released pick posted here each week. Record 8-1-2 so far, going for our 7th straight win. This game was not up earlier today at some books, I hesitated to post it but I didn't have time to research it. Not sure if it's due to the CA fires, or an injury or whatever. I'd look into it before wagering any big money on the game. Mega posted it around 4pm, the line has FALLEN.
[FONT="]Stanford at California – College Football Predictions[/FONT]
[FONT="]The Game[/FONT]
[FONT="]The BIG GAME.[/FONT]
[FONT="]The Cardinal have won eight straight in this match-up but the Bears are a different animal right now and are bowl eligible after SHOCKING THE WORLD with a road win over USC last Saturday night. Two teams enter. Who will emerge with the win?[/FONT]
[FONT="]The Details[/FONT]
[FONT="]Stanford -2.5 California (45)[/FONT]
[FONT="]MEGALOCKS LINE – Stanford -3[/FONT]
[FONT="]“Vegas” Implied Projected Score: Stanford 23.75 California 21.25
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[FONT="]The Match-Up:[/FONT]
[FONT="]Stanford offense vs California defense[/FONT]
[FONT="]Yes, guy.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Stanford finally has a healthy Bryce Love in the backfield and that will make the excellent Cal defense (#1 PAC 12 YPP allowed) respect the pass AND the run. Speaking of the pass, QB KJ Costello continues to impress and is #1 (!!) in the PAC 12 in passing efficiency and has completed 67% of his passes with a decent 23-10 TD to INT ratio. Costello has also been working recently without all-UNIVERSE WR JJ Arcega-Whiteside who is still 2nd in the FBS with 11 receiving TDs (listed as Q on the injury report this week). The good news is that the TE combo is devastating and Colby Parkinson had four (!) TDs vs Oregon St. Our primary concern on offense is a banged up offensive line. The good news? They should not have to score too many points to beat Cal (more on that below) and Bryce Love is the healthiest he has been since the beginning of the season. Any attempts to “model” the Stanford rushing attack need to take that into consideration. Cal’s defense has been rock solid all season and will make Stanford earn every point that they get. The Golden Bears have the #16 ranked defense in the FBS despite playing in the kooky and crazy PAC 12.[/FONT]
[FONT="]California offense vs Stanford defense[/FONT]
[FONT="]It’s been a struggle but the Golden Bears have managed to do enough to bag six wins. They are dead last (!) in the PAC 12 in total offense and haven’t cracked the 300-yard barrier in any of their past three games (242,291,207). The good news is that the QB situation is “settled” and they are finally not barfing all over themselves with turnovers. RB Patrick Laird is a beast and on the all-MEGALOCKS team BUT is still only averaging 4.3 yards per carry despite being tougher than a $3 steak. The Golden Bears are only averaging 9.7 yards per reception as a team and are going to have to find a way (as always) to take advantage of any scoring opportunities they can find. The Stanford D is a sub-par unit by their standards (#10 PAC 12 YPP allowed) and will have to rise to the occasion against a horrible offense. <grabs popcorn>[/FONT]
[FONT="]Trends, Intangibles and More![/FONT]
[FONT="]As noted earlier Stanford has bagged eight consecutive wins over the Golden Bears…….Stanford was 27-12 in road games under HC David Shaw heading into this season and are 2-2 this season with losses coming to undefeated ND and Washington (lost by 4; outgained the Huskies 424-371).[/FONT]
[FONT="]Summary[/FONT]
[FONT="]This feels like a bad spot for the Golden Bears. They are coming off a massive upset over USC which marked the first time in approximately 109 years that they beat the Trojans. Cal also achieved their first goal of becoming bowl eligible which is a big deal in year two of the Justin Wilcox regime. Pop the champagne, yo. Potential issue? That makes three straight MEAT GRINDERS (Washington, Washington St, USC) and Stanford is coming off a win over a tomato can with a healthy Bryce Love. Fun fact. Cal hasn’t scored more than 17 (!!!) points vs anyone other than Oregon St since September. Yup. Stanford should find a way in this one.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Conclusion[/FONT]
[FONT="]Official play: Stanford -2.5 -107[/FONT]
[FONT="]Stanford at California – College Football Predictions[/FONT]
[FONT="]The Game[/FONT]
[FONT="]The BIG GAME.[/FONT]
[FONT="]The Cardinal have won eight straight in this match-up but the Bears are a different animal right now and are bowl eligible after SHOCKING THE WORLD with a road win over USC last Saturday night. Two teams enter. Who will emerge with the win?[/FONT]
[FONT="]The Details[/FONT]
[FONT="]Stanford -2.5 California (45)[/FONT]
[FONT="]MEGALOCKS LINE – Stanford -3[/FONT]
[FONT="]“Vegas” Implied Projected Score: Stanford 23.75 California 21.25
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[FONT="]The Match-Up:[/FONT]
[FONT="]Stanford offense vs California defense[/FONT]
[FONT="]Yes, guy.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Stanford finally has a healthy Bryce Love in the backfield and that will make the excellent Cal defense (#1 PAC 12 YPP allowed) respect the pass AND the run. Speaking of the pass, QB KJ Costello continues to impress and is #1 (!!) in the PAC 12 in passing efficiency and has completed 67% of his passes with a decent 23-10 TD to INT ratio. Costello has also been working recently without all-UNIVERSE WR JJ Arcega-Whiteside who is still 2nd in the FBS with 11 receiving TDs (listed as Q on the injury report this week). The good news is that the TE combo is devastating and Colby Parkinson had four (!) TDs vs Oregon St. Our primary concern on offense is a banged up offensive line. The good news? They should not have to score too many points to beat Cal (more on that below) and Bryce Love is the healthiest he has been since the beginning of the season. Any attempts to “model” the Stanford rushing attack need to take that into consideration. Cal’s defense has been rock solid all season and will make Stanford earn every point that they get. The Golden Bears have the #16 ranked defense in the FBS despite playing in the kooky and crazy PAC 12.[/FONT]
[FONT="]California offense vs Stanford defense[/FONT]
[FONT="]It’s been a struggle but the Golden Bears have managed to do enough to bag six wins. They are dead last (!) in the PAC 12 in total offense and haven’t cracked the 300-yard barrier in any of their past three games (242,291,207). The good news is that the QB situation is “settled” and they are finally not barfing all over themselves with turnovers. RB Patrick Laird is a beast and on the all-MEGALOCKS team BUT is still only averaging 4.3 yards per carry despite being tougher than a $3 steak. The Golden Bears are only averaging 9.7 yards per reception as a team and are going to have to find a way (as always) to take advantage of any scoring opportunities they can find. The Stanford D is a sub-par unit by their standards (#10 PAC 12 YPP allowed) and will have to rise to the occasion against a horrible offense. <grabs popcorn>[/FONT]
[FONT="]Trends, Intangibles and More![/FONT]
[FONT="]As noted earlier Stanford has bagged eight consecutive wins over the Golden Bears…….Stanford was 27-12 in road games under HC David Shaw heading into this season and are 2-2 this season with losses coming to undefeated ND and Washington (lost by 4; outgained the Huskies 424-371).[/FONT]
[FONT="]Summary[/FONT]
[FONT="]This feels like a bad spot for the Golden Bears. They are coming off a massive upset over USC which marked the first time in approximately 109 years that they beat the Trojans. Cal also achieved their first goal of becoming bowl eligible which is a big deal in year two of the Justin Wilcox regime. Pop the champagne, yo. Potential issue? That makes three straight MEAT GRINDERS (Washington, Washington St, USC) and Stanford is coming off a win over a tomato can with a healthy Bryce Love. Fun fact. Cal hasn’t scored more than 17 (!!!) points vs anyone other than Oregon St since September. Yup. Stanford should find a way in this one.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Conclusion[/FONT]
[FONT="]Official play: Stanford -2.5 -107[/FONT]
