Bet √: (Week 13) NFL Pick$

 Does the thought of having to see Nick Saban's face on TV again make you so sick you want to call your cable provider and cancel the SEC Network right now - after throwing the degree you earned from LSU in the garbage? 

That means you like Nick Saban as much as I do because he's cost you plenty of college football betting money. And you still think the Miami Dolphins are going to win the Supper Bowl.

So, here are some Week 13 NFL picks before you head for the nearest emergency room or some how manage to fire up the grill in time for your favorite day of the week to make money betting on football. (Note: I'm at 35-21-1 in NFL picks for the entire season, including 2-3 last week.)

Cardinals @ Bears (+7.5): There's something weird about asking a bunch of 'Birds, especially with a few of their most important wings clipped and coming off plenty of rest, to come out of their nest in early-December -- no matter how friendly the 'Bears' may appear right now.

Giants @ Dolphins (U42.5): NFL betting lesson of the day: NFL bettors can make a wager on the estimated amount of total points - in this case 42.5 - between both Giants and Dolphins, for example, to reach 43 (over) or 42 and less (under). But I know you aced Ms. Rollins Algebra class in seventh grade so we're going to assume you know this is a perfect spot to go under considering both teams struggle to score, and Giants RB Saquon Barkley, expected to see a heavy workload with the injury to Daniel Jones, has had another week to get his legs under him. And the Dolphins run defense is a bit to shaky.

Ravens @ Steelers (+3): Have you ever been so desperate you're open to doing whatever it takes to .. make it happen? The Steelers, listening to bad vibes all week, are desperate. The Ravens, still the darlings of the AFC, are not. And prone to turning the football over.

Broncos (+9.5) @ Chiefs: Denver, a solid road underdog in this spot, are on a run of impressive wins, including a straight up score last week vs. the Chargers. Kansas City, a weak proposition against the spread still trying to find its way on offense, is too risky of a bet right now.

Middle ground: Can the Steelers (+3), home underdogs to the rival Ravens on Sunday, get back on track in their pursuit of an AFC playoff spot?

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Bet √ : NCAAF Championship Saturday

 Welcome back, my college football betting friends. We've made it to Championship Saturday?!?

Unfortunately, that means we have arrived on the last Saturday with college football for a while, but we still have picks to make so let's take a Bet √ of the conference title games that caught my attention and you should consider wagering on. 

(Note: We are 34-23-1 so far in college football this season, including 3-1 last week with wins by Florida, Michigan and ATS cover courtesy of Auburn. Which reminds me: never, never equate recent bias to making college football bets because, for example, Alabama, a +6.5 'dog vs. Georgia this week, squeaking out a win in the Iron Bowl has no impact on what will happen in the SEC Championship Game. See below.)

Oregon (+2.5) vs. Utah: Here's another hot betting tip: There is no way to measure 'revenge' so we'll forget Utah beat Oregon 30-7 to end their national title hopes. And instead focus on the similarities with both teams - despite Utah jumping out to a 28-0 lead the last time both teams met with the aid of a punt return for a touchdown and several untimely turnovers. Oregon has also moved on quite nicely without injured receivers Johnny Johnson III and Jaylon Redd. My gut also tells me there is a Mario Cristobal yet-to-be told storyline to this game. And remember: a few Cuban sandwiches, a box of croquetas de jamon and multiple shots of whiskey fit in perfectly on a Friday night. No matter where you're watching or betting.

Alabama (+6.5) vs. Georgia: It will be interesting to see how No. 1 Georgia, relatively unchallenged all season, reacts to any kind of adversary in this spot. The 'Dogs proved they could overcome mistakes vs. inferior competition the likes of Florida and Tennessee. But facing Alabama, loaded with skills players on both sides of the ball, including QB Bryce Young, is clearly a step up. I'll trust Young is able to make multiple throws in key spots here - like he did when 'Bama needed him most vs. Auburn. I'm not so sure Mr. Bennett can do the same against a 'Tide defense littered with stars accustomed to making big plays in big games. Besides, I'm already envisioning another plate of sausages and peppers. And Alabama vs. Georgia CFP rematch.

Iowa vs. Michigan (-10.5): So much for Jim Harbough not being able to win the big .. but why rehash Ohio St., porous on defense and not very well coached, being overvalued all season when the Wolverines are legit good on both sides of the ball, including on offense where they can hurt anyone with a vertical passing game at any point. Pour yourself some more whiskey before yelling 'redemption' - an important word to keep in mind if you're a serious college football bettor - and buy a betting ticket on Michigan to cover vs. an overrated Iowa team that might be lucky to find the end zone more than once. 

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Second chance: Oregon (+2.5), knocked out of national title contention by Utah earlier this season, gets another chance against the Utes in the Pac-12 Championship Game. 

Hoop Dreams: Auto Nation Orange Bowl Basketball Classic

 Has your insanely ridiculous Gators men's basketball fandom reached the point you go sleep downstairs each time your significant other comes to bed wearing a 'Noles t-shirt?

And you live in South Florida? 

You will get a chance to brag about how your favorite college basketball team owns the state when it comes to Div. I hoops, while smearing yellow mustard all over your significant other's white pants, on Saturday, December 11 when the Gators participate in the 2021 Auto Nation Orange Bowl Basketball Classic at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Florida. 

 The Gators, two-time national champions (2005-06, 2006-07), and one of the premiere brands in all of college basketball, will meet the South Florida Bulls in one-half of a full day of hoops, which will feature four state schools lacing them up for bragging rights. 

 Florida State also plays Central Florida as part of the 2021 Auto Nation Orange Bowl Basketball Classic.

So, are you ready to root on the Gators, and check out the Family 4-Pack for $99 right now? Visit www.orangebowl.org for more information on how you can purchase four tickets, which includes four hot dogs, four sodas and four bags of chips, to the 2021 Auto Nation Orange Bowl Basketball Classic.

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