Bet √: NCAAF Pick$

 All the M&Ms - from the TWO jars your girlfriend refilled last weekend because of the slight  possibility of some snotty kid dressed as Spider Man knocking on the door in hopes of landing some $$ instead of hard candy - are GONE. And Manny Diaz is still the head coach of the Miami Hurricanes! 

 I don't know how in the world sending your sugar levels through the roof of a Miami condo after consuming a ridiculous amount of Skittles and Diaz somehow still being employed in Coral Gables are related. But it's November, real stormy outside and the the Hurricanes (4-4 SU/3-4 ATS) are would you believe it .. playing for a third straight win on Saturday. We're even on the move around here after a 4-2 week, improving to 23-17 in 2021 college football bets.

Let's take a Bet √ of the college football betting board: 

Georgia Tech @ Miami ML -420/415: Rarely would anybody in their right betting mind recommend laying such a money price -- especially on the Hurricanes, who haven't exactly been money as home favorites this season. But Miami, which has made several roster changes in recent weeks, has found its footing after knocking off two ranked opponents in consecutive weeks. QB Tyler Van Dyke, who showed he was ready to play way back in training camp, is the real deal. 

Auburn @ Texas A&M (-4): Auburn, coming off a SU win vs. Ole Miss, has been fortunate to catch some of their opponents in bad spots, including last week when they played a Rebels squad at less than 100 percent. Auburn also played Arkansas and LSU at the right time. The Aggies, off a bye and looking improved on offense, are bit undervalued in this spot. 

Navy (+21.5) @ Notre Dame: The 'Shipmen, who recently made a switch at starting quarterback, have been competitive in recent weeks with five covers in their last six games, and all of them as double-digit 'dogs. Navy also stood up to Cincinnati, before losing by a touchdown. Notre Dame, off another rivalry game, has a habit of playing down to the level of competition. Stock up on all the points..

 

On the line: Navy, (+21.5) road underdogs at Notre Dame, will look to continue an impressive streak of covering the spread as double-digit 'dogs, including five of their last six games. 

Bet √: NFL Pick$

 It's November and the leaves are starting to turn in places not named Miami, some of us are getting older, and others, like many NFL bettors for example, are going to be trying to pick every game on the betting board because they're chasing money or want to surprise someone with a new Porsche before Thanksgiving.

 Here's a friendly tip: Don't bet every NFL game.

 Finding an edge on NFL games - on a weekly basis - requires a lot of time and work. Keep that in the back of your mind when picking NFL games to bet on. My NFL picks, fortunately, are heating up with the dip in the weather (unless you're in Miami right now) as I went 3-1 in the NFL last week, and would have had a clean sweep if not for the late weirdness in Tennessee-Indy.

 Here's a Bet √ of the rest of Week 9 NFL slate - after the Colts landed the Jets back to normal grounds on TNF. Note: 21-13-1 with NFL picks, including 5-2 the last two weeks, I was 11-6 I'm November. Take advantage of them now because my FREE NFL picks will not be available for too much longer. In the meantime .. 

 Remember: Don't bet them all!

Houston @ Miami (46.5 U): A change at QB (Tyrod Taylor) was good enough to believe the Texans, for all their problems on offense, can control some pace to the game, while looking respectable on defense vs. a shaky Miami OL. Throw in possible thunderstorms and we could be in for a sloppy affair at Hard Rock Stadium.

Cover up: The Patriots, coming off a road win vs. the Los Angeles Chargers, head into Week 9 as short favorites at Carolina. 

New England @ Carolina (+4): The over/under total - Do your homework, kids - equates to a low-scoring game in this spot with the Patriots facing a rugged Panthers defense a week after a road win vs. the Chargers. Carolina, despite their struggles on offense, are constructed to slow the pace of the game and now have a game-changer in Stephon Gilmore. Bad spot for New England.

Atlanta (+6) @ New Orleans : The Saints are all of a sudden worst at starting QB - no matter who starts vs. the Falcons. And getting almost a touchdown in a divisional game with possible wild card race implications is enough to side with Atlanta a week after losing to Carolina. The Falcons, out Calvin Ridley for a second straight game, have had plenty of practice time without their star WR to scheme enough plays on offense for another of their talented players to take advantage of. Besides, the Braves won the World Series?! 

 Chicago @ Pittsburgh  ML: The Steelers, left for dead just a couple of weeks ago, are humming on defense and improving along the offensive line as they welcome a Bears team light on points production. The consensus among many of the pundits is that Pittsburgh is still a flaud living on borrowed time. The reality: The Steelers were my pick to win the AFC title. 

Buffalo @ Jacksonville (48.5U):  What do you get when you put the worst team vs. the best defense in the league on the same football field? A slow, low-scoring game thanks to the Jags coming off a bye week and Buffalo, for all their success, still struggling to find the gas pedal on offense - especially when they play outside the AFC East.

Green Bay @ Kansas City (48U): Upset alert .. which translates into a serious look at the under total in this spot. Kansas City, a short home favorite before Aaron Rodgers was scratched, is now -7.5 despite not being very good against the spread over the last season or so. Which leads to the Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes being a bit overrated in my book. Meanwhile, the Packers, still have Davante Adams, and Jordan Love, who has sat for a while, now has a chance to prove all the hype was for real. 

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Miami heat: Goya Black Beans

A quick lunch for me around the kitchen in Miami must include Goya Black Beans. 

Goya Black Beans - or unos buenos frijoles negros as we say en casa in the 305 - over a pile of smooth white rice is a perfect and affordable lunch to fuel on before preparing for your next meeting.

 And best of all (A 15 oz. can of) Goya Black Beans, already prepared with olive oil, onion and bell pepper, take about five minutes - 5 MINUTES - after I add chopped onions, cilantro, a teaspoon of sugar and another drop of olive oil before heating over the stove, and serving. 

Miami heat: Goya Black Beans over white rice is a perfect and affordable lunch for anyone making it happen in the 305. 

 Goya Black Beans, while full of flavor and convenient for someone like me, are also a great source of fiber and protein. And if you have Goya Black Beans leftovers .. NO PROBLEM. Just freeze your Goya Black Beans for a better taste later. 

You can purchase Goya Beans, available in Red Kidney (Beans), Chick Peas, Pink Beans and Pinto Beans, among other type of Goya Beans, c for approximately .95 cents at your local market in Miami. Because when its lunchtime around here ..  Si es Goya .. it has to be really good! 

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Bet ✓: NCAAF Rank$

 

Welcome back, college football bettors -- even those of you calling for Miami head coach Manny Diaz to be fired. 

Well, fortunately for Diaz, the Hurricanes (4-4 SU), winners of two straight games, including last week as +10 road underdogs vs. Pittsburgh, start November as ACC Coastal contenders, still, after putting extra weight on the shoulders of young players - such QB Tyler Van Dyke and S James Williams  - looking to compete, while save facing for a once proud football program. 

Unlike players already counting their respective NFL 💰 checks. The Hurricanes (-420) are a good bet to beat Georgia Tech on Saturday. So, let's do a Bet ✓ of our Top-10 Ranking$:

1.) Georgia: Who will play QB this week? Who cares .. since the 'Dogs proved once again they are fueled by a dominant defense. But beware: At some point (SEC Championship Game?), Georgia will definitely need to keep up on the scoreboard. Track value on those under totals.

2.) Ohio State: The Buckeyes, perfect in Big 10 play and squarely in the CFP hunt, weren't exactly perfect vs. Penn State, yet walked away with nearly walked away with a double-digit win last week. Keep an eye on those over totals.

3.) Oregon: Don't discount the Ducks trashing Colorado - especially coming off ho-hum wins over Cal and UCLA. The physical nature of the Ducks - on both sides of the ball - makes them a legit CFP contender if they win the rest of their games - before January. Look for value down the road .. when you see the Ducks as 'dogs.

4.) Oklahoma: The Sooners have a different feel with Caleb Williams under center. However, one question always lingers around Oklahoma: Is their defense good enough to win the whole thing? Proceed with plenty of caution.

5.) Alabama: Can you picture Nick Saban blowing out candles off a birthday 🍰? Exactly. Neither can I. But looking for bet value on Alabama to make the CFP can still turn out very sweet for you.

 

This close: #5 Alabama, coming off a bye, host LSU on Saturday with their CFP hopes on the line.

6.) Michigan: Sorry. The Wolverines led practically the entire way, before suffering a bad beat vs. Michigan State. They still have way too much talent, and upcoming tilt vs. Ohio State. So, we're not throwing in the towel just yet.

7.) Michigan State: See above. The Spartans, while very good, were literally gifted a big win by Michigan. Shock me again. And come around, here. Until then .. bet against the Spartans.

8.) Cincinnati: I know. I know. The Bearcats, sporting a terrific defense and opportunistic offense, are undefeated and all. Its the committee I worry about when they pit the 'Cats vs. the rest of the CFP candidates.

9.) Notre Dame: Brand names MATTER! So, don't fade the Irish just yet. Even with their struggles to consistently run the ball with any success.

10.) Wake Forest: Sam Hartman for Heisman ?!?? The Demon Decans, riding the first 8-0 start in school history, should be taken very seriously -- especially if you're looking to bet those over totals .. because Wake Forest just keeps scoring and scoring ..

Bet √: NFL Rank$

 Who cares when the Miami Dolphins might actually win another game, since sports betting in Florida is now live thanks to the launch of a Hard Rock Sportsbook app by the Seminole Tribe - despite pending lawsuits challenging the state's gaming deal with the tribe. 

 That's right! Despite any 'official announcement', other than a low-hanging promo of a free $100 bet with your first deposit on the app, it's finally legal for bettors in Florida to bet on game lines, spreads, futures and player props, among other forms of bets, via the Hard Rock Sportsbook app - controlled by the Seminole Tribe, of course - just days before a hearing in federal court seeking an injunction. 

 So, if you live in Ft. Lauderdale, for example, and want to make a bet on your favorite NFL team, you will be able to do so with just a few clicks on your device of choice, including your new iPhone 13, perhaps, after selecting from one of the tribe's partners such as Hialeah Park & Casino before you can place a bet (from anywhere in the state.) 

 But don't erase Joey Franco from your contact base just yet, because there's a good chance you might have to meet him in the back of your favorite pizza shop in Davie every Thursday for another several months.

In the meantime .. 'HOW 'BOUT THEM COWBOYS?!?!!? Let's take a Florida-style NFL Bet √ before Week 9:  

1.) Cowboys (6-1): Dallas not only reaffirmed on SNF what we've been selling you on around here for a while now, they proved their not just a bunch of stars and scrubs. This is an athletic, versatile and explosive bunch with game-changers on both sides of the ball. And you should bet them to win the NFC.

2.) Packers (7-1): A deep and well-coached team with a Hall of Fame QB who totally knows how to pull your chain. And also still pretty good at adjusting at what he has and doesn't have, while still winning games. Bet on the Packers going on a long run .. if you're in Florida and looking to get into the market.

3.) Steelers (4-3): Remember when Ben was old and .. Never mind. We've been telling you to buy low all along despite the Steelers troubles -- which seem like a distant memory with a very soft part of the schedule coming up. Start looking at bets for the Steelers to win the AFC. 

Made of steel: The Steelers (5-3), coming off a road win vs. the Cleveland Browns, and heading into a soft spot in their schedule, could likely factor in the AFC title chase.

4.) Rams (7-1): Another team likely to make a deep run in January. And apparently, stocking up to do that just that. But Matthew Stafford should still concern you come playoff time. Tread carefully.

5.) Bucs (6-2): Looking more each week like last year's Super Bowl splash was a mirage -- especially after a terrible showing in New Orleans. I would not be putting all your Christmas stocks on Tampa Bay.

6.) Bills (5-2): Buffalo continues to beef up on a soft spot of their schedule, including last Sunday's alright win over the Dolphins.  Buffalo managed to pull away late, but let's not forget it was 3-3 at the half. We're not very impressed with the Bills -- especially when they step out of the AFC East.

7.) Ravens (5-2): The Ravens deserve top billing for the time being, but Lamar Jackson can definitely be schemed for in the playoffs. And it's hard to imagine him carrying the Ravens deep into January.

8.) Cardinals (7-1): See above. They're excited to watch over some wings and beer during the regular season, but how far can a QB with the skill set of Kyler Murray really get you? 

9.) Raiders (5-2): The Raiders, off their bye week, are definitely going to make the playoffs, and should continue to benefit from from a lackluster AFC West, which has faltered in recent weeks.

10.) Bengals (5-3): Questions aplenty on both sides of the ball after getting caught napping by the Jets, here. But I trust this is still a very good roster backed by a solid coaching staff.

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