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| Mike Handzelek's NFL Divisional Round Analysis/Review |
| Jan 23, 2023 |
| Saturday, January 21, 2023 Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Kansas City Chiefs (NFL) - 4:30 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -9.5/-110 Kansas City Chiefs Rating: 9* Mike's NFL Saturday Public Missed Perception Play (WIN off the BUY) This coaching matchup has very deep roots going back to 1995 thru 1999 when Andy Reid was the QB's coach for Green Bay then HC of Philadelphia while havin ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Super Wild Card Weekend Analysis/Review |
| Jan 20, 2023 |
| Sunday, January 15, 2023 Miami Dolphins vs. Buffalo Bills (NFL) - 1:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -10.5/-110 Buffalo Bills Rating: 8* Mike's NFL 2-Team Steamer Play (WIN off the buy) There's 2 legs left to my 3-team steamer so we'll pound those 2 here! Let's concentrate on money won & NOT value or risk. You play, you win & move on to the next one. We have a Miami team t ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 18 Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Jan 10, 2023 |
| Sunday, January 08, 2023 New York Giants vs. Philadelphia Eagles (NFL) - 4:25 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -16/-110 Philadelphia Eagles Rating: 8* Mike's NFL Headliner Moneyliner (WIN off buy) This is a game to earn that all-important bye for the 1st week of the NFC Playoffs. I expect a lift from back-in-the-lineup QB Jalen Hurts that backup Gardner Minshew just can't give ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Later End CFB Bowl Analysis/Review |
| Jan 3, 2023 |
| Monday, January 02, 2023 Utah vs. Penn State (NCAAF) - 5:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: +1/-110 Penn State Rating: 10* Mike's 12 Star College Bowl Play of the Year (DOUBLE WIN GOY) (BIG ML DOG WIN) Before we get into it, let's remember you have to play the right team & @ the right line to win consistently over the long run. You must do it @ a 60% or better clip. Utah is n ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 17 Analysis/Review |
| Jan 3, 2023 |
| Sunday, January 01, 2023 Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens (NFL) - 8:20 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -1/-110 Baltimore Ravens Rating: 9* Mike's 9 Star Sunday Night Football Late Steam (WIN off the BUY) I'm looking for QB Tyler Huntley to execute much better in this heated divisional rivalry. I question what Pittsburgh has left in the tank off that emotional win vers ... read more |
| Mike's CFB Bowl Season Late December Analysis/Review |
| Dec 30, 2022 |
| Wednesday, December 28, 2022 Kansas vs. Arkansas (NCAAF) - 5:30 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: +2.5/-110 Kansas Rating: 9* Mike's Underdog Of The Day (WIN) I like what Kansas HC Lance Leipold brings to the table. On the flip side, how does Arkansas HC Sam Pittman & his QB KJ Jefferson handle losing key WR's Jadon Haselwood & Ketron Jackson, TE Trey Knox , All-SEC C Ricky Str ... read more |
| Mike's NFL Week 16 Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Dec 27, 2022 |
| Sunday, December 25, 2022 Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Rams (NFL) - 4:30 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -3/-105 Denver Broncos Rating: 8* Mike's 8 Star NFL Ugly Pig Play of the Week (LOSS) I feel that Denver DC Ejiro Evero (former LA Rams defensive assistant - the past 5 years & with 15 years of experience) doesn't get enough credit for his pressure 3-4 defensive scheme th ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 1 Bowl Season Analysis/Review |
| Dec 25, 2022 |
| Saturday, December 24, 2022 Middle Tennessee State vs. San Diego State (NCAAF) - 8:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread +7/-110 Middle Tennessee State Rating: 8* Mike's CFB Late Steamer (WIN) When it comes down to bowl coaching experience, I believe in Middle Tennessee State's Rick Stockstill over San Diego State's Brady Hoke. This is especially true when Hoke's team is the favori ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 15 Analysis/Review |
| Dec 20, 2022 |
| Monday, December 19, 2022 Los Angeles Rams vs. Green Bay Packers (NFL) - 8:15 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -7/-115 Green Bay Packers Rating: 8* Mike's Monday Night Smart Play (WIN) This game isn't as intriguing as it would have been in the 60's when George Allen (before his Redskins' days) would have been matching wits with the legendary Vince Lombardi. However, what ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 14 Analysis/Review/Quick Notes |
| Dec 14, 2022 |
| Sunday, December 11, 2022 Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals (NFL) - 1:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: +5.5/-110 Cleveland Browns Rating: 8* Mike's Strongest System Of The Week (LOSS) If you played against any NFL home favorite that went worst to first in their division last year, these teams ( for the past 18 years) as divisional hosts in games with a game total of 4 ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 14 Analysis, Review & Notes |
| Dec 5, 2022 |
| Saturday, December 03, 2022 Fresno State vs. Boise State (NCAAF) - 4:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: +3/-105 Fresno State Rating: 9* Mike's Barking Out Loud Dogger (WIN & ML DOG WIN) Your average joe quickly glances then puts money on the home 9-3 SU Broncos after learning they dismantled these same Bulldogs 40-20 on this field back in Week 6. There's only 1 problem. This ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 13 Analysis/Review/Notes/Power Rankings |
| Dec 5, 2022 |
| Sunday, December 04, 2022 Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Detroit Lions (NFL) 1:00 PM EST Detroit Lions Premium Pick WagerWeb Play Title: Mike's NFL Sunday Snap-Backer Play (WIN) Play Selected: Money Line: 0 Rating: 9* Analysis: HC Dan Campbell & his Lions have been laughed at & chewed apart on every tabloid east or west of the Mississippi. Because of that, this persona is a hard thing to shake ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's First CBB Game of the Season |
| Dec 4, 2022 |
| Wednesday, November 30, 2022 Kansas State vs. Butler (NCAAB) - 6:30 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -150 Butler Rating: 9* Mike's First CBB Game of the Season (WIN) Hats off to brand-spanking new HC Jerome Tang (former assistant & associate HC for 19 years @ Baylor) for jetting out to an excellent 6-0 SU start. Upon further examination, they compiled that record versus the like ... read more |
| Mike's NFL Week 12 Analysis/Review/Notes/Power Rankings |
| Dec 1, 2022 |
| Sunday, November 27, 2022 Cincinnati Bengals vs. Tennessee Titans (NFL) 1:00 PM EST Cincinnati Bengals Premium Pick You Wager Play Title: Mike's NFL Late Steam Play Play Selected: Point Spread: -1/-110 (WIN) Rating: 8* Last-minute line movements toward the Titans is a squares' reaction to Ja'Marr Chase & Joe Mixon being out. Cincinnati QB Joe Burrow (2,890 passing yards & a 22/8 TD/IN ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 13 Analysis & Review |
| Nov 27, 2022 |
| Saturday, November 26, 2022 UTEP vs. Texas San Antonio (NCAAF) - 3:30 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: +17/-110 UTEP Rating: 9* Mike's Conference USA Eye-Catcher (WIN) It's been 1 year since the nationally televised game between these 2 @ the Sun Bowl in El Paso that was won by the Roadrunners 44-23. HC Jeff Traylor's squad is a combined 21-4 SU the past 2 seasons (9-2 this se ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 11 Analysis/Review/Notes/Power Rankings |
| Nov 25, 2022 |
| Thursday, November 17, 2022 Tennessee Titans vs. Green Bay Packers (NFL) - 8:15 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: +3/100 Tennessee Titans Rating: 8* Mike's Special Thursday Night Football Edition (WIN) Everyone's super-eager to hop all over the Packers' bandwagon virtue of their recent 31-28 OT victory (as 3 1/2-point dogs) over Dallas. There's many things that bug me about thi ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 12 Analysis/Review |
| Nov 21, 2022 |
| Saturday, November 19, 2022 Navy vs. Central Florida (NCAAF) - 11:00 AM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: +16/-110 Navy Rating: 8* Mike's Ground N' Pounder Game Of The Week (WIN) The 3-7 SU Midshipmen have been notorious for giving UCF problems in past meetings (Navy won 34-30 last season in M ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 10 Analysis/Review/Notes/Power Rankings |
| Nov 18, 2022 |
| Sunday, November 13, 2022 Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Kansas City Chiefs (NFL) - 1:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: +10/-120 Jacksonville Jaguars Rating: 9* Mike's NFL Sandwich Play Of The Week (WIN off the buy) Kansas City is an excellent team with an excellent QB who holds the longest SU win streak in 70 years with 23 wins in the months of November & December only. However, ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 11 Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Nov 14, 2022 |
| Saturday, November 12, 2022 Liberty vs. Connecticut (NCAAF) - 12:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: +14/-110 Connecticut Rating: 9* Mike's 9 Star Independent Point Spread Survivor (WIN + LARGE ML DOG) These 2 represent a minority of the 7 surviving independent (non-conference affiliated) teams left in the FBS. Its HC Hugh Freeze's 8-1 Liberty team riding a 6-game win streak ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 9 Analysis/Review/Notes/Power Rankings |
| Nov 11, 2022 |
| Sunday, November 06, 2022 Las Vegas Raiders vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL) - 1:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -139 Las Vegas Raiders Rating: 9* Mike's AFC Mushes' Nightmare Play (LOSS) Jon Q. Public & many high-circulation tabloids are heavily buying into HC Doug Peterson's 2-6 SU Jacksonville entry since they've determined an almost equal 2-5 SU Raiders' squad have too man ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 10 Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Nov 7, 2022 |
| Thursday, November 03, 2022 Appalachian State vs. Coastal Carolina (NCAAF) - 7:30 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: +3/-110 Coastal Carolina Rating: 8* Mike's CFB Special Thursday Big Belter Play (WIN) We have HC Shawn Clark's (3rd season) perennial Sun Belt finalist in the Appalachian State Mountaineers (5-3 SU) invading HC Jamey Chadwell's (5th season) always-dangerous Coasta ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 8 Analysis/Review/Notes/Power Rankings |
| Nov 4, 2022 |
| Monday, October 31, 2022 Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns (NFL) - 8:15 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: +3/100 Cleveland Browns Rating: 9* Mike's Rare MNF Mushes' Nightmare Play (WIN) The mushes are really lovin' the Bengals here! They immediately see their better 4-3 SU record (Cleveland 2-5) as well as their 5 straight covers (Browns 1-3-1 ATS during that span & 0-4 S ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 9 Analysis/Review/Quick Notes |
| Nov 1, 2022 |
| Saturday, October 29, 2022 Illinois vs. Nebraska (NCAAF) - 3:30 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -285 Illinois Rating: 9* Mike's True Defenders Play (WIN) There's no substitute for the DC Ryan Walters' tenacious 3-4 defensive scheme that's raked havoc through 7 games as Illinois is #1 in ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 7 Analysis/Review/Notes/Power Rankings |
| Oct 29, 2022 |
| Sunday, October 23, 2022 Indianapolis Colts vs. Tennessee Titans (NFL) - 1:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: +2.5/-105 Indianapolis Colts Rating: 10* Mike's Public Missed Perception Play Of The Week (LOSS) It certainly looks like Indy QB Matt Ryan (1,765 passing yards, 8/7 TD/INT ratio, 67.2% completions) looks like he finally got his feet wet last week when he passed for 3 ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 8 Analysis/Review/Quick Notes |
| Oct 24, 2022 |
| Saturday, October 22, 2022 Akron vs. Kent State (NCAAF) - 12:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: +16/-110 Akron Rating: 8* Mike's MAC Daddy Weekender Play (WIN) It's been a tough last 2 nights with a QB injury yet again & a 4 TO night/loss by a FG. The line is drawn & the winning streak starts here where the 1-6 SU Akron Zips meet the 2-5 SU Kent State Golden Flashes. While Jo ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 6 Analysis/Review/Notes/Power Rankings |
| Oct 21, 2022 |
| Sunday, October 16, 2022 Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles (NFL) - 8:20 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -6.5/-115 Philadelphia Eagles Rating: 8* Mike's Sunday Night Prime-Time Power Play (WIN) Let's not overthink this pick. There's many things I like about Philadelphia. I like what progress HC Nick Sirianni so far just less than 2 full seasons in the City of Brotherly Lo ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 7 Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Oct 19, 2022 |
| Saturday, October 15, 2022 Minnesota vs. Illinois (NCAAF) - 12:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -240 Minnesota Rating: 8* Mike's Big Ten Big Bopper (LOSS) These Golden Gophers of HC P.J. Fleck (6th season in Minny) have mostly held the Fighting Illini in check while visiting Champaign posting a not-too-shabby 6-2 SU & ATS record since 2003. Adding to it is a revenge factor/pa ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 5 Analysis/Review/Notes/Power Rankings |
| Oct 14, 2022 |
| Sunday, October 09, 2022 Seattle Seahawks vs. New Orleans Saints (NFL) - 1:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -5/-110 New Orleans Saints Rating: 9* Mike's 9 star NFL Earlybird Special (WIN) Ok, cool your jets Saints' faders who think they've thrown in the towel after a 1-3 SU start! Why? Because QB Geno "crappy-on-the-road versus good defenses" Smith will be under center. Yes ... read more |
| Mike's Week 6 CFB/MLB Wild Card Analysis/Review/ Notes |
| Oct 10, 2022 |
| Saturday, October 08, 2022 Southern Mississippi vs. Troy (NCAAF) - 7:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -6.5/-110 Troy Rating: 9* Mike's 9 Star CFB Below The Belt Knockout Play! (WIN) We're heading to the Sun Belt West Division for this tussle between Will Hall's (2nd season, 5-11 overall) Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles (2-2 SU & 4-0 ATS) & Jon Sumrall's (1st season, 3-2 ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 4 Analysis/Review/ Quick Notes/Power Rankings |
| Oct 5, 2022 |
| Sunday, October 02, 2022 New England Patriots vs. Green Bay Packers (NFL) - 4:25 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: +9.5/-110 New England Patriots Rating: 8* Mike's NFL Public Missed Perception Play (WIN) The Patriots have lost their starting QB Mac Jones (2nd season) to a high ankle sprain for at least a few weeks. All those mushes (those with low winning percentages) think the ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 5 Analysis/Review |
| Oct 3, 2022 |
| Saturday, October 01, 2022 Texas Tech vs. Kansas State (NCAAF) - 12:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -7.5/-105 Kansas State Rating: 9* Mike's CFB Earlybird Stronghold (WIN) There's much more to this than just the facts that the Red Raiders (just 12 starters back TY) have lost 10 of 11 & the past 6 (going 1-4-1 ATS) in a row in this series. Yes, HC Chris Klieman (4th season ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 3 Analysis/Review/Notes/Power Rankings |
| Sep 28, 2022 |
| Sunday, September 25, 2022 Kansas City Chiefs vs. Indianapolis Colts (NFL) - 1:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: +6/-115 Indianapolis Colts Rating: 9* Mike's NFL Public Missed Perception Play (WIN) Yep, it appears that Kansas City has another cakewalk this week when they take on winless Indianapolis. As you've seen thus far, the first few weeks proceed in a very unusual way ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 4 Analysis/Review |
| Sep 25, 2022 |
| Saturday, September 24, 2022 Texas vs. Texas Tech (NCAAF) - 3:30 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: +7/-110 Texas Tech Rating: 8* Big Time Revenger Play (WIN) History may not support a win since the Red Raiders only have 4 wins in this series since 99'. Texas Tech got embarrassed last season after losing their QB in a 70-35 rout @ Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. 1st-yea ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 2 Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Sep 22, 2022 |
| Sunday, September 18, 2022 Cincinnati Bengals vs. Dallas Cowboys (NFL) - 4:25 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -7/-110 Cincinnati Bengals Rating: 9* Mike's 9 Star NFL Road Warrior Play (LOSS) 'm not buying for a second the Super Bowl loser jinx the following season here! OC Brian Callahan (who'll be aware of where Rookie Of The Year & MLB Micah Parsons will be lining up as wel ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 3 Analysis/Review |
| Sep 19, 2022 |
| Saturday, September 17, 2022 Michigan State vs. Washington (NCAAF) - 7:30 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: +3/-110 Michigan State Rating: 8* Mike's CFB Public Missed Perception Play (LOSS) The initial reaction of most mushes here is ex-Indiana, now Washington Huskies QB Michael Penix should have success (won 24-0 in 20' & lost 20-15 LY) since he did in a few Big 10 games while ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 1 Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Sep 14, 2022 |
| Sunday, September 11. 2022 Baltimore Ravens vs. New York Jets (NFL) - 1:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -7/-105 Baltimore Ravens Rating: 8* Mike's Background Checker Play (WIN) There's more than a few returns for this game as newly-inserted Jets' starting QB Joe Flacco gets the call (led the ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 2 Analysis/Review |
| Sep 13, 2022 |
| Saturday, September 10, 2022 South Carolina vs. Arkansas (NCAAF) - 12:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -9/-110 Arkansas Rating: 9* Mike's SEC Game Of The Week (WIN) Shane Beamer (son of former Va. Tech HC Frank Beamer) enters his 2nd season (7-6 overall) @ SC after being under Lincoln Riley @ Oklahoma as Asst. HC/TE Coach. I feel this team is still in transition & last week's ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's MLB Early September Anaysis/Review/Quick Notes |
| Sep 9, 2022 |
| Wednesday, September 07, 2022 Atlanta Braves vs. Oakland Athletics (MLB) - 3:37 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -275 Atlanta Braves Rating: 8* MLB Dynamic Duo Play 1 (LOSS) The BIG SPENCE as in Strider is 3-0 with a brilliant 1.08 ERA over his last 4 starts. Oakland come in NOT having faced him yet so there's the unfamiliarity advantage. But what gets the dough is his stingiest ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB End of Week 1 Analysis/Review |
| Sep 6, 2022 |
| North Carolina vs. Appalachian State (NCAAF) - 12:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -130 Appalachian State Rating: 8* Mike's CFB Saturday Multi-Hit Parlay (LOSS) The main thing that's alarming has to be a red flag raised toward North Carolina last week (56 1/2-point favorites). In the waning moments of the first half, they were up just 21-14. This is against a Florida A&M Rattl ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's MLB Team Progression Halfway Point Standings Overview |
| Sep 2, 2022 |
| For a more accurate view of team progression, let's examine the MLB Standings from around the halfway point INSTEAD of the All-Star period. Here's what the real 2nd half standings would be today. AL East -- Baltimore 34-17, Tampa Bay 30-21, Boston 29-24, Toronto 26-23, NY Yankees 21-31. AL Central -- Cleveland 29-25, Chi. White Sox 28-27, Minnesota 22-26, Kansas City 25-31, Detroit 20-35. AL ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's 8 Star CFB Opening Play |
| Sep 1, 2022 |
| Let's remember that it's a "tread lightly" approach early on in the CFB season until teams solidify their lineups. Hopefully, COVID-19 protocols won't radically jumble rosters like it did the past 2 seasons. Nevertheless, this renewal of the "Backyard Brawl" is BACK (for the 105th time) with these 2 tangling for the first time since 2011 (WV @ -7 winning by 1, 21-20). In fact, the dog has covere ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's End of August MLB Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Aug 31, 2022 |
| Tuesday, August 30, 2022 Tampa Bay Rays vs. Miami Marlins (MLB) 6:40 PM EDT Tampa Bay Rays Premium Pick YouWager Play Title: Tuesday Goose-egger Play Selected: Money Line: -182 Rating: 9* (WIN) Analysis: Shane McClanahan is in a groove! He's a torrid 1.89 ERA clip his last 3 (2.20 ERA on the year) & has a steady 2.21ERA @ night. Shane's 2 career starts versus Miami has yielded an out-of-th ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Late August MLB Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Aug 27, 2022 |
| Thursday, August 25, 2022 Los Angeles Angels vs. Tampa Bay Rays (MLB) - 1:10 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -170 Tampa Bay Rays Rating: 10* Rare 10 Star Afternoon Delight Play (WIN) RHP Drew Rasmussen is simply ripping up the AL with excellent mechanics! His scarcity & unfamiliarity ALSO comes into play here as he's faced L.A. just once in his career throwing a scoreless innin ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Mid To Late August MLB Analysis, Review/Notes/Records |
| Aug 21, 2022 |
| Saturday, August 20, 2022 Kansas City Royals vs. Tampa Bay Rays (MLB) - 4:10 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -202 Tampa Bay Rays Rating: 9* Mike's Saturday Afternoon Delight (WIN) These Rays have been crafty! In the Willy Adames trade last May, Rasmussen came over from Milwaukee as a reliever. Pitching coach Kyle Snyder then converted him into a 4 to 5-inning starter that has p ... read more |
| Mike's Mid-August Monday Night Avenger Play/Analysis/Review/Notes/Records |
| Aug 17, 2022 |
| Monday, August 15, 2022 San Diego Padres vs. Miami Marlins (MLB) - 6:40 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Moneyline Miami Marlins Rating: 9* Mike's Monday Night Avenger Play (WIN) Since the VTD system shuts down too early before game time, here's a play for Monday night for no charge. In 2013, Sandy Alcantara got his big break when the 17-year-old Dominican was signed by the St. Louis ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Mid-August MLB Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Aug 15, 2022 |
| Saturday, August 13, 2022 Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Kansas City Royals (MLB) - 7:10 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -228 Los Angeles Dodgers Rating: 9* Mike's Saturday Night Sizzler (WIN) Mark Prior (ex-Cubs pitcher & now pitching coach with the L.A. Dodgers) & staff has groomed Andrew Heaney well. This southpaw has a devastating low 90's sinking fastball along with a curveball w ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Early August MLB Analysis/Review/Notes/Standings |
| Aug 9, 2022 |
| Wednesday, August 03, 2022 Cincinnati Reds vs. Miami Marlins (MLB) - 6:40 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -200 Miami Marlins Rating: 8* Mike's Bookies' Analytical Nightmare Play (WIN) The books are scared & running as they've posted an inflated line in hopes of flocking the timid away. Don't fall for it! Yes, the Reds are 15-5 versus Miami their last 20. However, Sandy Alcantar ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's End of July MLB Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Aug 1, 2022 |
| Saturday, July 30, 2022 Philadelphia Phillies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB) - 7:15 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -152 Philadelphia Phillies Rating: 9* Mike's Intrastate Momentum Driver (WIN) This intrastate rivalry has very deep roots going back to 1887. Remember when the NL first expanded to 2 divisions from 1969 thru 1993, it was the Phillies & Pirates who took home 15 of th ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Late July MLB Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Jul 29, 2022 |
| Thursday, July 28, 2022 Seattle Mariners vs. Houston Astros (MLB) 8:10 PM EDT Houston Astros Premium Pick YouWager Play Title: Thursday MLB Firestarter Play Selected: Money Line: -136 Rating: 9* (WIN) Analysis: The Astros were obviously getting prepped for this series by the lackluster effort in their latest & only loss via 3-game sweep to Oakland (it was the A's 1st sweep of a series as ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Mid-July MLB Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Jul 22, 2022 |
| Friday, July 15, 2022 Philadelphia Phillies vs. Miami Marlins (MLB) - 6:40 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -163 Miami Marlins Rating: 9* Mike's MLB Firestarter (WIN) RHP Sandy Alcantara is a hot commodity. He's an excellent groundball-inducing pitcher (49%) whose dominating pitches are mainly his sinker & slider. However, his 2-strike change-up is difficult to adjust to. Look f ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Early-Mid July MLB Quick Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Jul 11, 2022 |
| Sunday, July 10, 2022 Miami Marlins vs. New York Mets (MLB) - 1:40 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -118 New York Mets Rating: 9* Mike's Sunday Sizzler Score (WIN) I firmly believe NY Mets' RHP Taijuan Walker will have a day! His 4-0 SU record & 0.54 ERA is second to none during afternoon games. Grab the MIAMI MARLINS-NO SCORE 1st Inning for 9 Stars! Tampa Bay Rays vs. Cinci ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Early July MLB Quick Analysis/Review |
| Jul 4, 2022 |
| Sunday, July 03, 2022 Chicago White Sox vs. San Francisco Giants (MLB) - 4:05 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -118 San Francisco Giants Rating: 8* Mike's MLB Sunday Sonata (WIN) The pitcher who'll be providing some musical notes for us (as in goose eggs) is SF's RHP John Brebbia. He'll be facing a Pale Hose lineup who hit RHP'ing to the tune of a low .239 BA. The Giants are in ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Late June MLB Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Jun 26, 2022 |
| Sunday, June 26, 2022 Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Tampa Bay Rays (MLB) 1:40 PM EDT Tampa Bay Rays Premium Pick YouWager Play Title: Mike's Major Command Play Of The Day Play Selected: Money Line: -245 Rating: 8* (WIN) McClanahan has shown excellent mechanics over his last 3 & I expe ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Mid-Late June MLB Analysis/Review |
| Jun 24, 2022 |
| Monday, June 20, 2022 Detroit Tigers vs. Boston Red Sox (MLB) - 7:10 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -180 Boston Red Sox Rating: 9* Mike's MLB Monday Line-Mover (WIN) This may be a pitching matchup between 2 rookie phenoms but they seem to be going in the opposite directions. Detroit's RHP Alex Faedo has not looked good over the last 3 with a ballooning 6.92 ERA while Boston RH ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Mid-June Belmont Stakes/MLB Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Jun 14, 2022 |
| Tuesday, June 13, 2022 Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St Louis Cardinals (MLB) - 7:45 PM EDT Pick: Moneyline: -190 St. Louis Cardinals Rating: 9* Mike's NL Firestarter Doubleplay Premium Pick (WIN) (WIN) The system didn't offer this pick @ post time (an hour before game) so here are my 2 bets for this game. Bet 1-- I'm expecting Zack Thompson to make the most of his ML home debut (was mostly rel ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's MLB Early June Quick Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Jun 8, 2022 |
| Saturday, June 04, 2022 Boston Red Sox vs. Oakland Athletics (MLB) - 4:05 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -125 Boston Red Sox Rating: 9* Mike's 1st Inning Firestarter (WIN) Yes, Nicky P. may have a higher-looking 3.95 ERA overall. After closer examination, he's pretty snug & confident when visiting the A's & has the numbers to prove it. In addition, Pivetta has his Red Sox 3-0 ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Latest May MLB Analysis/Review |
| May 30, 2022 |
| Sunday, May 29, 2022 New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays (MLB) - 1:40 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -131 Tampa Bay Rays Rating: 9* Mike's AL East Double-Play (WIN) & (WIN) Ride the Rays on the ML & for McClanahan to shut down the Yankees (play NO SCORE for Inning 1- NY Yankees) for an AL East Double-Play! Pittsburgh Pirates vs. San Diego Padres (MLB) - 4:10 PM EDT Pre ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Preakness Exotics & Later May MLB Analysis/Review |
| May 26, 2022 |
| Tuesday, May 24, 2022 Kansas City Royals vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (MLB) - 9:40 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -205 Arizona Diamondbacks Rating: 10* Mike's Tuesday Power Play (WIN) Arizona's Zac Gallen is on another planet right now! Look for him to stay hot as he keeps the Royals' bats on ice. Take the KC Royals NOT to score in Inning 1 for 10 BIG Stars! Saturday, May 21, ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Mid-May MLB Quick Picks Reviews |
| May 18, 2022 |
| Sunday, May 15, 2022 Baltimore Orioles vs. Detroit Tigers (MLB) - 1:40 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -137 Detroit Tigers Rating: 10* Mike's Sunday Prime Advantage (WIN) Simply put -- Tyler Wells has a struggling 6.30 ERA during day games & the Orioles' bats are hitting .211 versus LHP'ing. Being without heavy-hitter Ryan Mountcastle (out indefinitely with a wrist injury) drop ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Top Of May NBA Analysis/Review |
| May 7, 2022 |
| Tuesday, May 03, 2022 Golden State Warriors vs. Memphis Grizzlies (NBA) - 9:30 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -2/-110 Golden State Warriors Rating: 9* Mike's NBA Sledge Hammer Play (LOSS) Don't think Draymond Green won't be playing with fire in his eyes! Golden State is out for the sweep & may have a solid chance IF Steph Curry can control the offense with 3-point FG's & dis ... read more |
| Mike's Top of May MLB Analysis/Review |
| May 7, 2022 |
| Friday, May 06, 2022 Tampa Bay Rays vs. Seattle Mariners (MLB) - 9:40 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -125 Seattle Mariners Rating: 10* Mike's 1st Inning Blanking Play (WIN) Gilbert's been lights-out this season with 3-0 record & 0.50 ERA over the last 3. For the year, his numbers are staggering with 0.64 ERA as Seattle went 5-0 SU in his 5 starts. Grab the Tampa Bay Rays to NO ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's MLB Opening 10 Stars Analysis/Review |
| Apr 28, 2022 |
| Saturday, April 23, 2022 Baltimore Orioles vs. Los Angeles Angels (MLB) - 9:07 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -250 Los Angeles Angels Rating: 10* Mike's 1st of 2 Rare MLB 10 Stars (LOSS) Since coming over from the Mets, RHP Noah Syndergaard has impressed & shown great mechanics (especially early on) in compiling an early 2-0 record & excellent 1.59 ERA. His Angels' debut was a ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's 1st NBA Play Of The Year Analysis/Review |
| Apr 22, 2022 |
| Monday, April 18, 2022 Toronto Raptors vs. Philadelphia 76ers (NBA) - 7:30 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -7.5/-110 Philadelphia 76ers Rating: 9* Mike's 1st NBA Play Of The Year (WIN) Here's some undeniable facts. The Raptors will not have starters Scottie Barnes (ankle) & Gary Trent Jr. (illness). 76ers won Game 1 by 20 despite horrible shooting performances from Joel Embi ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Big Dance Finals Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Apr 6, 2022 |
| Monday, April 04, 2022 North Carolina vs. Kansas (NCAAB) - 9:20 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -190 Kansas Rating: 8* Mike's National Championship Smart Play (WIN) The cinderella Tar Heels & first-year HC Hubert Davis come into this 29-9 SU & pegged as an underdog 8th-seed who was a 100-1 long shot when the tourney first began. Elite HC Bill Self (29th season) & his #1 seed J ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's UConn/SCarolina Championship Analysis/Review |
| Apr 5, 2022 |
| This is a national championship that certainly has more notoriety coming from the head coaches more than the teams. UConn HC Luigi "Geno" Auriemma (born in Italy but grew up in Norristown, Pa.) is now in his 37th season & has earned 11 national championship (out of 11 tries), 22 final four appearances (now @ 15 straight) & 3 USA Olympic golds during his tenure. He goes up against South Carolina HC ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's UConn/SCarolina Championship Analysis/Review |
| Apr 5, 2022 |
| This is a national championship that certainly has more notoriety coming from the head coaches more than the team. UConn HC Luigi "Geno" Auriemma (born in Italy but grew up in Norristown, Pa.) is now in his 37th season & has earned 11 national championship (out of 11 tries), 22 final four appearances (now @ 15 straight) & 3 USA Olympic golds during his tenure. He goes up against South Carolina HC ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Final 4 Analysis/Review |
| Apr 3, 2022 |
| Saturday, April 02, 2022 Villanova vs. Kansas (NCAAB) - 6:09 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -4/-110 Kansas Rating: 8* Mike's CBB Public Missed Perception Play (WIN) Many prognosticators are but I'm surely not under-estimating the significance of 30-7 SU 2nd-seed Villanova losing 5-star ranked recruit & senior G Justin Moore is for HC Jay Wright's charges. Ironically, his re ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Sweet 16/Elite 8 Analysis/Review |
| Mar 28, 2022 |
| Sunday, March 27, 2022 Miami Florida vs. Kansas (NCAAB) - 2:20 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -5.5/-110 Kansas Rating: 9* Final Four Ticket Puncher (WIN) HC Bill Self is coaching with laser focus as he's trying to win one for his dad who recently passed away in January. He's using star G Ochai Agbaji to perfection. Agbaji (19.7 PPG) has vastly improved his senior season & h ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Sweet 16/Elite 8 Analysis/Review |
| Mar 28, 2022 |
| Sunday, March 27, 2022 Miami Florida vs. Kansas (NCAAB) - 2:20 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -5.5/-110 Kansas Rating: 9* Final Four Ticket Puncher (WIN) HC Bill Self is coaching with laser focus as he's trying to win one for his dad who recently passed away in January. He's using star G Ochai Agbaji to perfection. Agbaji (19.7 PPG) has vastly improved his senior season & has ... read more |
| Mike's March Madness NIT Firestarter |
| Mar 24, 2022 |
| Tuesday, March 15, 2022 Belmont vs. Vanderbilt (NCAAB) - 7:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -175 Vanderbilt Rating: 9* Mike's NIT Firestarter Play (WIN) This game won't feel like a real road game to 3rd-year HC Casey Alexander & his Belmont Bruins since they'll travel less than a mile to take on Nashville neighbor Vanderbilt in the NIT. The 25-7 SU Bruins hail out of the Ohio ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CBB Championship Weekend Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Mar 13, 2022 |
| Saturday, March 12, 2022 Northern Colorado vs. Montana State (NCAAB) - 8:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -165 Montana State Rating: 10* Mike's 10 Star March Madness Thunderstruck Play (WIN) HC Danny Sprinkle (an excellent recruiter) enters his 3rd season @ his alma mater where he was a freshman on the last team to make it to the NCAA Tournament back in 1996. He's now lookin ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Late February CBB Dog Zinger Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Feb 27, 2022 |
| Saturday, February 26, 2022 NC Wilmington vs. Delaware (NCAAB) - 4:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 5/-110 NC Wilmington Rating: 8* Saturday CBB Barking Out Loud Dog Zinger (WIN) As far as CBB selections are concerned, we continue to exercise that coined phrase "discretion is the better part of valor". This matchup is a rematch of the December 29th contest where UNC Wilmingto ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Early-Mid February CBB Analysis/Review |
| Feb 21, 2022 |
| Sunday, February 20, 2022 Temple vs. Cincinnati (NCAAB) - 2:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 7/-110 Temple Rating: 8* Mike's CBB Sunday Sleeper Selection (WIN) When the Owls & Bearcats meet, it's usually a down-to-the-wire affair like this season's earlier meeting won by Temple 61-58 @ the Liacouras Center. In fact, the last 6 meetings were won by a total of just 20 points ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Super Bowl Side & Winning Props Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Feb 14, 2022 |
| Sunday, February 13, 2022 Los Angeles Rams vs. Cincinnati Bengals (NFL) - 6:30 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -185 Los Angeles Rams Rating: 8* Mike's SB Public Missed Perception Play With Winning Props (WIN) Don't be fooled (like the mushes have) by Cinderella Cincinnati! Queen City Joe (Burrow) & Co. caught Kansas City after they just played a OT thriller in a win over Buffal ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Early Week CBB Analysis/Review |
| Feb 8, 2022 |
| Tuesday, February 8, 2022 Illinois vs. Purdue (NCAABB) Illinois Premium Pick My Bookie Pick Title: Big Ten Motivator Play Play Selected: Pointspread +6/-110 Rating: 9* (LOSS) Even though this game just juggles seeding for the Big Ten Tournament, I still look for a battle down to the wire. The first meeting on January 17th was billed appropriately with Purdue as 1 1/2-point dogs going ... read more |
| Mike's First CBB Pick Of The Season Analysis/Review |
| Feb 6, 2022 |
| Saturday, February 05, 2022 Mercer vs. Chattanooga (NCAABB) Chattanooga Premium Pick My Bookie Play Title: Mike's First CBB Pick Of The Season Play Selected: Point Spread: -11/-110 Rating: 8* (WIN) Now that we've seen the CBB season take root, we'll dive into it & play premiums with accents on sharp line play & the important intangible called motivation. HC Lamont Paris (5th season a ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Championship Round Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Jan 31, 2022 |
| Sunday, January 30, 2022 San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams (NFL) - 6:40 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -175 Los Angeles Rams Rating: 9* Mike's Public Missed Perception Play Of The Week (WIN) Forget the regular season! Forget the 6-game losing streak! All of it occurred in regular season & means nothing here! When it comes to QB's & the playoffs, remember Jimmy Garoppol ... read more |
| Mike Handzeleks NFL Divisional Round |
| Jan 26, 2022 |
| Saturday, January 22, 2022 San Francisco 49ers vs. Green Bay Packers (NFL) - 8:15 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -240 Green Bay Packers Rating: 8* Mike's NFL Divisional Round Perfect Storms Play (LOSS) What really stands out for me in this game is the MANY intangibles that favor the Green Bay Packers. The frozen tundra (possible wind chill factor of minus-1 or less) will be ju ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's 1st CFB Bowl Installments Analysis & Review |
| Dec 20, 2021 |
| Saturday, December 18, 2021 Oregon State vs. Utah State (NCAAF) - 7:30 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -280 Oregon State Rating: 9* Mike's CFB Public Missed Perception Play (LOSS) Kudos to HC Blake Anderson & the 10-3 SU Aggies of Utah State for a lopsided 46-13 Mountain West Conference Championship win over San Diego State (who are a 1-dimensional run-heavy team). However, tha ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 13 Analysis/Review/Notes/Power Rankings |
| Dec 12, 2021 |
| Sunday, December 05, 2021 Philadelphia Eagles vs. New York Jets (NFL) 1:00 PM EST Philadelphia Eagles Premium Pick MyBookie Play Title: Mike's Sweet History Lesson Play Play Selected: Money Line: -220 Rating: 8* (WIN) Analysis: Yes, these teams are only separated by 1 game SU in the loss column with the Jets @ 3-8 & Eagles @ 5-7. It looks like Philly QB Jalen Hurts will be a game-time deci ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 14 Analysis/Review |
| Dec 5, 2021 |
| Saturday, December 4, 2021 Georgia vs. Alabama (NCAAF) - 4:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 7/-110 Alabama Rating: 8* Mike's CFB Public Missed Perception Play (WIN) Kudos to the HC Kirby Smart & his undefeated Georgia "Junkyard Dogs" for an undefeated regular season! Their success has been p ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek NFL Week 12 Analysis/Review/Notes/Power Rankings |
| Dec 1, 2021 |
| Sunday, November 28, 2021 Minnesota Vikings vs. San Francisco 49ers (NFL) - 4:25 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -165 San Francisco 49ers Rating: 9* Mike's NFL Analytic Nightmare Play (WIN) Both of these 5-5 SU squads know that this game will most likely have Wild Card implications. The winner can actually go up 2 games on the loser via the head-to-head playoff tiebreaker. Even ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 11 Analysis/Review/Notes/Power Rankings |
| Nov 24, 2021 |
| Sunday, November 21, 2021 Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings (NFL) 1:00 PM EST Minnesota Vikings Premium Pick MyBookie Play Title: Mike's NFC North Showdowner Play Play Selected: Point Spread: 1.5/-110 Rating: 9* (WIN) Analysis: The lines-makers are PANICKING! They made the wrong team favored. The mushes & TV personalities can knock Minnesota QB Kirk Cousins as much as they want. Howe ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Playoff Power Rankings With Projected Scenarios |
| Nov 24, 2021 |
| It's time to project who makes the CFB Playoff which will begin with the CFB Playoff Semi-Finals played @ the Cotton Bowl & Orange Bowl on New Year's Eve. The winners will then meet on January 10, 2021 @ Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Here are my Top 7 Playoff Power Rankings with my projected scenarios. #1 GEORGIA BULLDOGS -- They're 11-0 with a roadie @ Georgia Tech (the Clean, Old-Fashion ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 12 Analysis/Review/Notes/College Playoff Update |
| Nov 21, 2021 |
| Saturday, November 20, 2021Arizona State vs. Oregon State (NCAAF) - 10:30 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 3/-110 Oregon State Rating: 9* Mike's CFB Saturday Night Bailout Play (WIN & ON DOG ML) They were calling for HC Jonathan's Smith's (he was the Beavers' QB from 98' to 01') head in Corvallis after a dismal 9-22 SU his 1st 3 seasons. With 10 offensive & 9 defensive starte ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 10 Analysis/Review/Notes/Power Rankings |
| Nov 15, 2021 |
| Sunday, November 14, 2021 New Orleans Saints vs. Tennessee Titans (NFL) - 1:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 3/-115 New Orleans Saints Rating: 9* Mike's NFL Public Missed Perception Play (WIN) Yes, the Titans are legitimate. However, HC Mike Vrabel's hasn't won MORE than 5 in a row SU & they're in an un-familiar "hunter" instead of "hunted" role today. The Tennessee defense ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 11 Analysis/review/Notes |
| Nov 14, 2021 |
| Saturday, November 13, 2021 Western Kentucky vs. Rice (NCAAF) - 2:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -18/-110 Western Kentucky Rating: 8* Conference USA Bowl-Bounder Play (WIN) HC Tyson Helton & his Hilltoppers from Bowling Green, KY took it on the chin last season when they finished 5-7. This year's rendition is 5-4 SU & is looking to become bowl-bound with 1 win in their f ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 9 Analysis/Review/Notes/Power Rankings |
| Nov 11, 2021 |
| Sunday, November 07, 2021 Tennessee Titans vs. Los Angeles Rams (NFL) - 8:20 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -7/-115 Los Angeles Rams Rating: 9* Mike's Strongest Play On The Board Full Prep (LOSS) Look for HC & offensive guru Sean McVay (his offensive averages 30.6 PPG) to get innovative as usual. He won't give away too many secrets (have an away MNF NFC West game with the 49 ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 10 Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Nov 7, 2021 |
| Saturday, November 6, 2021 Tulsa vs. Cincinnati (NCAAF) - 3:30 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 22.5/-105 Tulsa Rating: 8* Mike's CFB Public Missed Percep ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 8 Analysis/Review/Notes/Power Rankings |
| Nov 2, 2021 |
| Sunday, October 31, 2021 Tennessee Titans vs. Indianapolis Colts (NFL) - 1:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 1.5/-110 Indianapolis Colts Rating: 9* Mike's NFL Earlybird Dependable (WIN OFF BUY) You have to shop around for the right numbers & then use the proper line to your advantage. This sportsbook is going in the wrong direction! Nobody remembers Week 3 in Tennessee (besi ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 9 Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Oct 31, 2021 |
| Saturday, October 30, 2021 Michigan vs. Michigan State (NCAAF) - 12:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -190 Michigan Rating: 9* Mike's Great Lakes State Debate Play (LOSS) Jon Q. Public is speaking LOUDLY about how Michigan State's 11-2 ATS run will continue here in East Lansing. In this game, I believe the Spartans' "D" (ranked 87th) will be unequivocally exposed. Michigan (17 ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's World Series Game 4 Winning Edges Play |
| Oct 31, 2021 |
| Houston Astros vs. Atlanta Braves (MLB) - 8:09 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 1.5/-210 Houston Astros Rating: 9* Mike's World Series Game 4 Winning Edges (WIN) There's a few systems that come into play for Game 4 of the World Series. The first one takes a look @ how teams have struggled mightily in trying to put together back-to-back wins. Yes, teams win 2 in a row. But as o ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's World Series Game 2 Analysis/Review |
| Oct 28, 2021 |
| Many people will be riding the loosey goosey plus fat & happy Atlanta Braves who already took away the Stros' home field advantage with their shocking Game 1 upset @ Minute Maid Park. Believe it or not, home favorites in this price range (-110 to -125) have covered to the tune of 15-6 (72%) the past 21 World Series'. I'm not counting on Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa & Alex Bregman to ever go a com ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 7 Analysis/Review/Notes/Power Rankings |
| Oct 25, 2021 |
| Sunday, October 24, 2021 Cincinnati Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens (NFL) - 1:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 6.5/-115 Cincinnati Bengals Rating: 8* AFC North Battle For Supremacy Play (WIN) Usually the home team rules & pulls away from their closest rival in these type of games. The eye test says 5-1 SU & 1st-place in the AFC North Baltimore has just put up 34 on the Charger ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 8 Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Oct 24, 2021 |
| Saturday, October 23, 2021 Eastern Michigan vs. Bowling Green (NCAAF) - 12:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -170 Eastern Michigan Rating: 9* Mike's CFB Earlybird Dependable (WIN) I still can't figure out how 2-5 SU Bowling Green went to Big Ten Minnesota (on their Homecoming) & shocked the Golden Gophers 14-10 as 31-point dogs. Well, those days are long gone for a Falco ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 6 Analysis/Review/Notes/Power Rankings |
| Oct 19, 2021 |
| Monday, October 18, 2021 Buffalo Bills vs. Tennessee Titans (NFL) - 8:15 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 6.5/-110 Tennessee Titans Rating: 8* Mike's MNF Smart Play (WIN) The 4-1 SU Buffalo Bills (1st place-AFC East) are playing the best football in the NFL since Week 2 as they've out-scored their opponents 156-41 their last 4 games. I'm not trying to bust the Bills' Mafia bub ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 7 Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Oct 18, 2021 |
| Saturday, October 16, 2021 Fresno State vs. Wyoming (NCAAF) - 3:30 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 3.5/-110 Wyoming Rating: 8* Mike's CFB Ugly Pig Game Of The Week (LOSS) It maybe easy to play the bubble-burst theory since Wyoming just suffered their 1st loss of the season last week when it fell to Air Force in Colorado Springs 24-14. Yes, it appears like HC Kalen Deboer (2nd ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 5 Analysis/Review/Notes/Power rankings |
| Oct 12, 2021 |
| Monday, October 11, 2021 Indianapolis Colts vs. Baltimore Ravens (NFL) - 8:15 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 7.5/100 Indianapolis Colts Rating: 8* Mike's MNF Mushes Nightmare Play (WIN) The mushes had an excellent weekend as the favorites went 10-5-1 or 11-5 ATS in some places. One of the things you have to look @ is strength of schedule. The Horseshoes' opponents went 10-10 ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 6 Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Oct 10, 2021 |
| Saturday, October 09, 2021 Georgia Southern vs. Troy (NCAAF) - 7:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -5.5/-110 Troy Rating: 9* Mike's Tricky Sun Belt Optimizer (WIN off the buy) The 2-3 SU Troy Trojans remain 1/2 game behind Georgia Southern Eagles in the standings of the Sun Belt. For this one, I don't see how newly-inserted HC Kevin Whitley's 127th-ranked out of 130 defense ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 4 Analysis/Review/Notes/Power Rankings |
| Oct 5, 2021 |
| Monday, October 04, 2021 Las Vegas Raiders vs. Los Angeles Chargers (NFL) - 8:15 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -160 Los Angeles Chargers Rating: 9* 9* Shootin' From The Hip MNF Firestarter (WIN) I'm not expecting the Chargers to come out flat after their 30-24 upset road win over Kansas City. Why? Because they take on a Las Vegas squad that's more than fortunate to be 3-0 ( ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 5 Analysis/Review |
| Oct 3, 2021 |
| Saturday, October 2, 2021 Oregon vs. Stanford (NCAAF) - 3:30 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 8/-105 Stanford Rating: 9* Mike's PAC-12 Shocker Play (WIN) The 3rd-ranked Oregon Ducks have lulled themselves to sleep the past 2 weeks with cream puff wins over Stony Brook 48-7 & Arizona 41-1 ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 3 Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Sep 28, 2021 |
| Sunday, September 26, 2021 Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Los Angeles Rams (NFL) - 4:25 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 1.5/-110 Los Angeles Rams Rating: 9* Mike's NFL Public Missed Perception Play (WIN) Jon Q. Public is SOLD on Tompa Bay! That's right, Tompa Bay. Are they an excellent football team? Yes. But the analytics, strength of schedule & venue indicate a slip up or 2 along ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 4 Analysis/Review |
| Sep 27, 2021 |
| Saturday, September 25, 2021 Louisville vs. Florida State (NCAAF) - 3:30 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -115 Louisville Rating: 8* Mike's Saturday Afternoon Smart Play (WIN) Has there been any effective QB established for 2nd-year OC Kenny Dillingham (coached with HC Mike Norvell @ Memphis)? It's been McKenzie Milton & Jordan Travis battling it out back & forth. FSU's offense ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 3 Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Sep 21, 2021 |
| Saturday, September 18, 2021 Auburn vs. Penn State (NCAAF) - 7:30 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -200 Penn State Rating: 8* Mike's Saturday Night Perfect Storm Play (WIN) If you missed the 10* or earlier picks, don't miss this one! ESPN College Gameday invades Happy Valley for the 3rd-ever meeti ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 2 Analysis/Review/Notes/Power Rankings |
| Sep 21, 2021 |
| Sunday, September 19, 2021 New Orleans Saints vs. Carolina Panthers (NFL) - 1:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 3.5/-110 Carolina Panthers Rating: 8* Mike's NFL Public Missed Perception Play (WIN) While Jon Q. Public & the mushes are SOLD on the Saints after Week 1, it's a bit premature to say they'll play with that same savvy in Week 2. In 2020, New Orleans opened the seaso ... read more |
| Mike's NFL Week 1 Analysis/Review |
| Sep 13, 2021 |
| Sunday, September 12, 2021 Chicago Bears vs. Los Angeles Rams (NFL) - 8:20 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -7/-119 Los Angeles Rams Rating: 8* Mike's NFL Earlybird Dependable (WIN) Backing this solid team for early Sunday is the best direction to take when it comes to the NFL's Week 1 of uncertainty. What is certain is Chicago's opening day record before beating the Lions 27- ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 2 Analysis/Review/Game Notes |
| Sep 12, 2021 |
| Saturday, September 11, 2021 Iowa vs. Iowa State (NCAAF) - 4:30 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -190 Iowa State Rating: 8* Mike's CFB Public Missed Perception Play (LOSS) Here's a CLASSIC over-reaction (72% of public on the Hawkeyes) to the Iowa 34-6 blowout win over Indiana last week. In that game, both offenses ran 64 plays as we saw a young QB (Year 2) in Indiana's Michael P ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 1 Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Sep 5, 2021 |
| Mike Handzelek's 9* CFB Week 1 Public Missed Perception Play Analysis/Review/Notes Saturday, September 04, 2021 Texas San Antonio vs. Illinois (NCAAF) - 7:30 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 7/-115 Texas San Antonio Rating: 9* Mike's CFB Week 1 Public Missed Perception Play (WIN) It's Week 1 in CFB where on 1 side lessons are learned & the other smart plays are carried out. R ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Late August MLB Analysis/Review |
| Aug 29, 2021 |
| Saturday, August 28, 2021 Boston Red Sox vs. Cleveland Indians (MLB) - 4:05 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -136 Boston Red Sox Rating: 8* Mike's Saturday Afternoon Delight (WIN) No this pick has nothing to do with the "Starland Vocal Band". But it has much to do with how the (63-63) Tribe has been playing versus the AL East. While they've been the best in their division in int ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's MLB Humpday Hottie/Friday Analysis/Review |
| Aug 14, 2021 |
| Wednesday, August 11, 2021 Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Philadelphia Phillies (MLB) - 7:05 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -134 Los Angeles Dodgers Rating: 9* Mike's MLB Attention Grabber (WIN) The mushes got the best of us yesterday after winning 7 in a row. Tonight, the game that has caught my attention focuses on an NL East-West matchup. New found Phillies' pitching gem Kyle Gibs ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's MLB Early August Analysis/Review |
| Aug 9, 2021 |
| Saturday, August 07, 2021 Minnesota Twins vs. Houston Astros (MLB) - 7:10 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -188 Houston Astros Rating: 10* (2) Mike's MLB Revenge MONSTER Play (2 Wins) First things first as in I'm not buying Michael Pineda (the team's just 6-9 in his 15 starts, 3-7 their L10). Second, the Astros will show up here (Oakland just 3 games back) as the Twins have beat ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's MLB Text Book 10*/Master Play Analysis/Review |
| Jul 29, 2021 |
| Tuesday, July 27, 2021 Oakland Athletics vs. San Diego Padres (MLB) - 10:10 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -152 San Diego Padres Rating: 9* Tuesday's Inter-League Master Play (WIN) Don't under-estimate it! The Padres' latest addition of a leadoff-hitter in 2B Adam Frazier (batting .324) from Pittsburgh is a BIG one. San Diego is in an ugly mood after dropping 2 to Miami. They ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NBA Finals Analysis/Review |
| Jul 19, 2021 |
| Wednesday, July 14, 2021 Phoenix Suns vs. Milwaukee Bucks (NBA) - 9:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 4.5/-110 Phoenix Suns Rating: 9* Mike's NBA Attention Grabber (WIN off the BUY) Game 3 to me was a psychological low for the Suns as in they just didn't get up for it. It showed up in their shooting, having a low amount of shots in the paint & settling for mid-range conteste ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NBA Analysis/Review With MLB Recap |
| Jun 20, 2021 |
| Saturday, June 19, 2021 Milwaukee Bucks vs. Brooklyn Nets (NBA) - 8:35 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 1/-105 Milwaukee Bucks Rating: 8* Mike's Eastern Conference Championship Entry Exam Play (WIN) While NBA playoff home teams in Game 7's are a solid 109-31, the Nets have gone against that grain winning in Toronto in 14' & losing @ home to the Bulls in 13'. The deciding fac ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Sets Record In Belmont Stakes Plus MLB Analysis, Review & Notes |
| Jun 6, 2021 |
| Oakland Athletics vs. Colorado Rockies (MLB) - 9:10 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 1.5/-135 Colorado Rockies Rating: 8* Belmont Big Payout Winning Exotics/Bonus MLB Runliner Belmont TRIPLE WINS On Exotics-----MLB LOSS This Oakland A's team has been lucky thus far going 11-7 in 1-run games & have gone a deceiving 15-8 versus southpaws despite hitting .235 versus them. On the ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's First NBA 10 Star & NHL Combo |
| Jun 2, 2021 |
| Sunday, May 30, 2021 Vegas Golden Knights vs. Colorado Avalanche (NHL) - 8:10 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -185 Colorado Avalanche Rating: 9* Mike's 1st NHL Playoffs Selection Of Season (WIN) It looks like these teams are even finishing tied in the regular season with 82 points & with the Av's #1 in offense with 3.7 goals per game versus Vegas's defense who yield 2.1 go ... read more |
| Mike's Saturday MLB With His Hot Preakness Combo Package |
| May 20, 2021 |
| Saturday, May 15, 2021 Kansas City Royals vs. Chicago White Sox (MLB) - 7:10 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -182 Chicago White Sox Rating: 9* 9* MLB Plus Exacta-Trifecta-Superfecta Combos MLB-LOSS on WSox PREAKNESS-WIN on Rombauer Derby's over & my RACE & PLACE have arrived! But first, let's get to the bases for a Saturday night game. Let's start by saying KC's LHP Mike Mino ... read more |
| 1st MLB Play Of The Season + Kentucky Derby Analysis/Review |
| May 5, 2021 |
| Saturday, May 01, 2021 Los Angeles Angels vs. Seattle Mariners (MLB) - 9:10 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -130 Los Angeles Angels Rating: 8* 1st MLB Game Of Season + Kentucky Derby High Payout Exotics (WIN) I've gauged MLB the 1st month & its produced some key strategies. For this one, we have an Angels' team with the advantage. Not only are they looking to execute revenge fo ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Gonzaga-Baylor X's & O's Post-Game Analysis |
| Apr 10, 2021 |
| It's nice to grab that last win in a phenomenal CBB handicapping season. I didn't expect it would be this easy. So why was the Bears (we bought to play them @ +9) such an easy cover & outright underdog win? It can be summed up in 2 words: Scott Drew. Baylor's HC used that same energy I use to compete in handicapping. For him it came down to a lack of respect. He was fed up with 2 decades (2003 ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CBB Semi-Final & National Championship Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Apr 6, 2021 |
| Monday, April 05, 2021 Baylor vs. Gonzaga (NCAAB) - 9:20 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 4.5/-105 Baylor Rating: 7* Mike's National Championship Spread-beater (WIN) In the semi-finals, it looked like U.C.L.A. opened up some serious blueprints for hanging with the Zags'. I feel Baylor HC Scott Drew will capitalize on it here. The Bulldogs have the best overall team on pape ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CBB Sweet 16 Round Analysis/Review |
| Mar 29, 2021 |
| Sunday, March 28, 2021 Florida State vs. Michigan (NCAAB) - 5:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 2/-110 Florida State Rating: 9* Mike's CBB Public Missed Perception Play (LOSS) This is the round that both of these teams were ousted in the last NCAA tournament in 19'. Michigan is again in that familiar role of 2-point favorites (lost to 9th-seeded Texas Tech 63-44) while Flori ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's First & Second Round March Madness Analysis/Review |
| Mar 23, 2021 |
| Monday, March 22, 2021 Ohio vs. Creighton (NCAAB) - 6:10 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 5.5/-105 Ohio Rating: 8* Mike's Live Mad Dog Of The Night (LOSS) Nobody's given HC Jeff Boals & his Bobcats any credit for getting to & beating the last NCAA champion of this tournament. With Guard Jason Preston being consistent thus far as a floor general & 6'8" Dwight Wilson tough on t ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Opening CBB Conference Championship Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Mar 15, 2021 |
| Sunday, March 14, 2021 Virginia Commonwealth vs. St. Bonaventure (NCAAB) - 1:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -145 St. Bonaventure Rating: 8* Mike's CBB Conference Tournament Play Of The Day (WIN) Per status quo, we have a matchup between the #1 seeded St. Bonaventure Bonnies (15-4 SU) versus the Virginia Commonwealth Rams (19-6 SU) in the Atlantic 10 Conference. The 1st m ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's SB Perfect 10 With ATS Side & 9 Paybacker Props Each Star Rated Analysis |
| Feb 8, 2021 |
| Sunday, February 7, 2021 Kansas City Chiefs vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL) - 6:30 EST Pick: Pointspread: +3.5/-115 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Rating: 5* (WON 8--LOST 2) Analysis: Ex-Temple & now Tampa Bay HC Bruce Arians said it best, "No risk it, no biscuit." That's the way he coaches & his team reflects it. Speaking of Arians, don't think he'll be short in sharing KC S Tyrann Matthieu's tend ... read more |
| NFL Championship Round Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Jan 25, 2021 |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Playoffs 10* Strongest Play Of Year -Championship Round Analysis/Review/Game Notes Sunday, January 24, 2021 Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Green Bay Packers (NFL) - 3:05 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -170 Green Bay Packers Rating: 10* Mike's NFL Playoffs Strongest Game Of Year (Single 10*) (LOSS) For my 4th & final GOY, I'm heading to the "Frozen Tun ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Divisional Round Analysis/Review/Game Notes |
| Jan 20, 2021 |
| Sunday, January 17, 2021 Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New Orleans Saints (NFL) - 6:40 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -147 New Orleans Saints Rating: 9* Mike's Strongest Play Of The Day (LOSS) All I've heard all week long was how it's very difficult to beat a good team 3 consecutive times in the same season. That is PARTLY true! In college hoops is where this applies. Why? Because ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Wild-Card Round Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Jan 13, 2021 |
| Sunday, January 10, 2021 Chicago Bears vs. New Orleans Saints (NFL) - 4:40 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -10/-108 New Orleans Saints Rating: 9* Mike's Strongest Play On The Board Full Prep (WIN) Both of these teams met in Week 8 @ Soldier Field in a game that gave New Orleans (minus Michael Thomas) a hard-fought 26-23 OT win. The win was HC Sean Payton's 6th straight (caree ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Bowls 3 Last 10* Strongest Bowl Play Of The Day Analysis/Review |
| Jan 5, 2021 |
| Saturday, January 02, 2021 Oregon vs. Iowa State (NCAAF) - 4:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -225 Iowa State Rating: 10* Mike's 10* Strongest Bowl Play Of The Day (WIN) At equal strength, there's not a whole lot separating these 2 besides some key intangibles. However, the core of the Oregon receiving corp has opted out for this game. Why is that so significant? Because the ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 17 Analysis/Review |
| Jan 5, 2021 |
| Sunday, January 03, 2021 Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions (NFL) - 1:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 3.5/-110 Detroit Lions Rating: 8* Mike's 8* NFL Ugly Pig Game Of The Week (WIN) Plays are scarce in a week where the majority of teams have a whole list of players as questionable or teetering whether to rest them or not. However, there is still a very small minority that ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Bowls 2 With CFB Bowl Game Of Year DP Analysis/Review |
| Jan 2, 2021 |
| Friday, January 01, 2021 Auburn vs. Northwestern (NCAAF) - 1:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 4.5/-115 Auburn Rating: 8* Mike's CFB Public Missed Perception Play (LOSS) These 2 met before in a bowl game back in 2010. It was an 38-35 OT thriller as NW failed on the last snap trying the old fumblerooskie play. This game loses some luster as the Auburn brass decided to cut tie ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 16 Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Dec 28, 2020 |
| Sunday, December 27, 2020 Tennessee Titans vs. Green Bay Packers (NFL) - 8:20 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -165 Green Bay Packers Rating: 8* Mike's Sunday Night Bailout Play (WIN) The line for this wasn't looking favorable early. However, the ML here looks appetizing. Yes, the Titans have an excellent club that will win the AFC South. However, much of their successes have ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Bowls #1 Analysis/Review |
| Dec 28, 2020 |
| Western Kentucky vs. Georgia State (NCAAF) - 3:30 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 3.5/-110 Western Kentucky Rating: 8* Mike's Intra-State CFB Saturday Steamer Play (LOSS) Mike's staying in-state as his 1st 2 plays will be played in the state of Alabama. I love the fact that Western Kentucky has a score to settle for a 27-17 loss to the Panthers in the 2017 Cure Bowl. 2nd-year ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 15 Analysis & Review |
| Dec 22, 2020 |
| Sunday, December 20, 2020 Kansas City Chiefs Vs. New Orleans Saints, 4:25 ET @ Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, LA Chiefs favored by 3 1/2 Pick: New Orleans (WIN) Analysis: This is no doubt the marquee matchup of the day with everyone anticipating how QB Drew Brees will play coming back for his 1st start off the injured list. I feel his Saints' teammates will be motivated about his ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 16 Analysis/Review |
| Dec 22, 2020 |
| Saturday, December 19, 2020 Tulsa vs. Cincinnati (NCAAF) - 8:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -13.5/-110 Cincinnati Rating: 8* Mike's 8* Saturday Night Bailout Play (LOSS) These 9th-ranked Bearcats (8-0 SU & 6-0 in the AAC) could have a college football playoff spot on the line if a few team ahead of them get upset. AAC League commissioner Mike Aresco awarded Cincinnati hom ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 15 Analysis/Review With Reg. Seas. GOY |
| Dec 14, 2020 |
| Saturday, December 12, 2020 Navy vs. Army (NCAAF) - 3:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -279 Army Rating: 9* Mike's 9* Armed Forces Smart Play (WIN) There's a lot of nostalgia here with 7-2 SU Army hosting 3-6 SU Navy for the first time since World War II in 1943. Since the best ground game usually rules, we can't ignore the best defense to shut down it. That clearly belongs t ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 14 Analysis/Review |
| Dec 14, 2020 |
| Sunday, December 13, 2020 Minnesota Vikings vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL) - 1:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -7/-105 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Rating: 10* Mike's Headliner Moneyliner (WIN) What? Laying the lumber? What would you do if a rested Kershaw's throwing for the Dodgers in a WS Game 7? If the shoe fits, just wear it! You're going to give 22-year veteran DC Todd Bowles ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 14 Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Dec 9, 2020 |
| Saturday, December 05, 2020 Oklahoma State vs. TCU (NCAAF) - 12:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -135 Oklahoma State Rating: 8* Mike's CFB Headliner Moneyliner (LOSS) There's more than doubt surrounding T.C.U.'s personnel available each week due to COVID 19 concerns. HC Gary Patterson went as far as saying there were close to 40 guys missing last week when luckily playing Kan ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 13 Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Dec 9, 2020 |
| Tuesday, December 08, 2020 Dallas Cowboys vs. Baltimore Ravens (NFL) - 8:05 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -9/-110 Baltimore Ravens Rating: 9* Mike's Tuesday Night Special (WIN) The Ravens come in @ 6-5 SU & are in must-win mode. Having a rested QB in Lamar Jackson speaks louder than just words here. The key fact to remember is he gets to face the 32nd (dead last) rushing de ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 13 Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Dec 2, 2020 |
| Saturday, November 28, 2020 Penn State vs. Michigan (NCAAF) - 12:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 1/-110 Penn State Rating: 9* Primed-Up Bowl Game Visitor Play (WIN) It was a very tough road yesterday as Liberty HC Hugh Freeze played his starting QB in the 2nd half WITH a comfy lead despite Coastal Carolina looming on deck. Today's a new day & we'll look @ 2 bad Big ten tea ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 12 Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Dec 2, 2020 |
| Sunday, November 29, 2020 San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams (NFL) - 4:05 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 6.5/-110 San Francisco 49ers Rating: 8* Mike's NFL Public Missed Perception Play (WIN) I'm not quite sure where Jon Q. Public is going loving the Rams this week. The reality says they have to get up for another heated intra-divisional battle after 2 straight emotion ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 12 Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Nov 24, 2020 |
| Saturday, November 21, 2020 Virginia Tech vs. Pittsburgh (NCAAF) - 4:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -146 Virginia Tech Rating: 8* Mike's Public Missed Perception Play (LOSS) Jon Q. Public has spoken & unanimously agree that the Panthers' "D" will shut down the Virginia Tech run game & execute revenge for a 28-0 pasting they took last season on Bud Foster Day in Blacksburg. ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 11 Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Nov 24, 2020 |
| Monday, November 23, 2020 Los Angeles Rams vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL) - 8:15 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 5/-115 Los Angeles Rams Rating: 8* Mike's MNF Attention Grabber (WIN) There's no running from the fact that 2020-21 Prime Time Dogs are a sitting-pretty 21-12 ATS coming into tonight. Further analytics reveal when Rams' HC Sean McVay travels to Eastern Time Zone ve ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 10 Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Nov 17, 2020 |
| Thursday, November 12, 2020 Indianapolis Colts vs. Tennessee Titans (NFL) - 8:20 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 1/-110 Indianapolis Colts Rating: 8* Mike's NFL Intra-Divisional Survivor Play (WIN) This is your classic spring-backer with the Tennessee Titans getting out-gained in a 7-point win over Chicago & the Indianapolis Colts out-stating Baltimore in a 14-point loss. The ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 11 Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Nov 17, 2020 |
| Saturday, November 14, 2020 Baylor vs. Texas Tech (NCAAF) - 4:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -116 Baylor Rating: 8* Mike's Big 12 Ugly Pig Game Of The Week (LOSS) There were a majority of our plays cancelled this week due to COVID-19 protocol. The cream of the crop has been washed out so we'll proceed with caution & hope teams will play the personnel they've listed as avail ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 10 Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Nov 11, 2020 |
| Saturday, November 07, 2020 Tennessee vs. Arkansas (NCAAF) - 7:30 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -115 Tennessee Rating: 9* Mike's CFB Strongest Play Of The Week (LOSS) Yes, it's Tennessee! The Vols may not look the part @ 2-3 SU but they lost to 3 very good football teams as in Alabama, Georgia & Kentucky. Their opposition in Arkansas (also 2-3 SU) have a perfect record versus ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 9 Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Nov 11, 2020 |
| Monday, November 09, 2020 New England Patriots vs. New York Jets (NFL) - 8:15 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 10/-120 New York Jets Rating: 8* Mike's MNF Sharp Play (WIN) There's MANY red flags to draw for this game. How can a 2-5 SU New England team be favored by over 10 when they've averaged around 12 PPG their last 4 games? QB Cam Newton has been inconsistent of late & is ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 9 Analysis & Review |
| Nov 1, 2020 |
| Notre Dame vs. Georgia Tech (NCAAF) - 3:30 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 21/-115 Georgia Tech Rating: 8* Mike's Traditional Look-Ahead Dogger (WIN) The Fighting Irish of HC Brian Kelly have to be a little frustrated with the pollsters (who seriously have little idea how to accurately rank teams) after getting bumped from their No. 3 status by an Ohio State team playing their ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 8 Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Nov 1, 2020 |
| Sunday, November 01, 2020 Indianapolis Colts vs. Detroit Lions (NFL) 1:00 PM EST Indianapolis Colts Premium Pick Betcris Play Title: Mike's NFL Earlybird Dependable Play Selected: Money Line: -153 Rating: 8* (WIN) The Colts sit 4-2 SU & just 1 game behind the Tennessee Titans in the AFC South race. The key is they come off their bye week & got a chance to rest their main cog defensively i ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 7 Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Oct 28, 2020 |
| Sunday, October 25, 2020 Detroit Lions vs. Atlanta Falcons (NFL) - 1:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 1.5/-110 Detroit Lions Rating: 9* Mike's NFL Wreck-A-Mend Strongest Play On The Board (WIN) Even though newly-promoted from DC to now HC Raheem Morris got a shot in the arm last week when his Falcons put up 40 points in a lopsided win over Minnesota, they've gone 1-5 SU ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 8 Analysis & Review |
| Oct 25, 2020 |
| Saturday, October 24, 2020 Louisiana Tech vs. Texas San Antonio (NCAAF) - 8:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 2.5/-104 Texas San Antonio Rating: 8* Mike's CFB Previous Week Retreader (WIN -- OUTRIGHT) Yep, last week was a very un-characteristic week as 2 teams including UTSA had the cover but let it slip away @ the end. The Roadrunners out-gained Army 383 t0 358 but someho ... read more |
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