X-MAS 20120 - DECEMBER 25 SPORTS PICKS

NCAAB ytd: 31-24-1 (+7.63units)
Utah -12 (.5units)
Hawaii -2.5 (.5units)
Baylor -4 (.5units)

NCAA FB bowls: ytd 6-2-1 (+2.07units)
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NBA ytd: 52-47-2 (-7.95units)
Denver (.5'units)
LAL -2 (1.5units) -

NHL ytd: 21-29-2 (-7.47units)
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NFL 71-74
DAL -6.5 (2units) Since taking over, Garrett's Boys are averaging 32 PPG, while their D remains their weakness. AZ lost to the worst team in the league last week. I'll fade Red Skelton and lay the points. SCORE: Cowboys 33-Cardinals 14.

PIT -14 -**WINNER**

WAS +7 (1unit)-while it's still on the key number, I'll lock on the Skins with the points. The Jags have won by more than 7 points in only 3 games this year (vs. Bills, Titans & Wade's Cowboys). MJD's knee injury could also dampen the Jags running offense. Check this trend: Jacksonville is 0-8 ATS in games off a loss against a division rival. I'm hoping 'good' Rex will be playing Sunday. Score: Jaguars 21-Redskins 24.

NYG +3 (4units): my tournament life now rests on the arms of Eli, or is that the Play Book of Eli? I'm playing the 'let-down after a big emotional loss angle". The Packs emotional loss to New England will be hard to bounce back from, IMO. Eli's players-only meeting this week should get them the bounce back game here after their 4th quarter melt-down last week. SCORE: Giants 24-Packers 14

ATL -2 (1unit)- the Saints allowed 87 points in their last 3 road games (Dallas, Cincy and Baltimore), which doesn’t bode well with a tough road environment on a Monday night. Isn't Ryan streaking at home? Score: Saints 28-Falcons 33

TB -6 (.5units) - more of an anti-seahawk play, Score: Seahawks 15-Buccaneers 24

BUF +9 (1unit): Pats will win but Bills will cover. 2 cold-weather teams. Score: Patriots 28- Bills 21 also like the OVER 44 (3units)

KC -5 (1unit): Chiefs are 6-0 at home and need the W to stay ahead of the Bolts. SCORE: Titans 15- Chiefs 28

DET/MIA UNDER 41.5 (.5units)
IND/OAK OVER 47.5 (1unit)
WAS/JAC OVER 45 (1.4units)
NO/ATL OVER 48.5 (2units)
NE/BUF OVER 44 (3units)

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