PRO BOWL

AFC/NFC UNDER 74.5 2 stars

This is the highest total in 6 years. The players don't want to get hurt. With Ray Lewis playing in this one who always seems to give 100% and high winds expected this game should stay UNDER

NFL Championships

At the end of the Ravens/Texans game Ed reed rolled his left ankle. The Ravens are obviously downplaying this but Hedgie thinks it'll play a role in this game. Brady and the pats run an uptempo game to exploit their matchups and not let defenses change personnel groups. With the Pats 31st ranked defense this game should have plenty of scoring. The Pats have gone OVER in their last 7 games. All those totals ranged from 47-50.

Ravens/Pats OVER 50 3 stars

The last time these two teams met the Giants stacked the line and were determined not to let Frank Gore run on them. After 6 carries for zero yards Gore got hit on the knee and did not return. The Niners still won that game 27-20. Having said that the Gmen are now a different team riding a hot streak with alot of confidence. But Hedgie thinks with all the rain this week and more forecast for sunday that the niners have the edge. With home field , a little extra rest and an edge in special teams the Niners should prevail with much help from Frank Gore's legs this time.

NINERS -2 2 stars

NFL Playoffs

Giants +7.5 2 stars

Giants/Packers OVER 52.5 2 stars

Ravens -7.5 3 stars - The Ravens are 8-0 at home this year albeit 4-3-1 against the spread. This game sets up nicely for the Ravens. They played the Texans earlier this year and won 29-14 while the Texans had Matt Schaub under center. The Texans average 153 yards per game and that game the Ravens held them to just 93 rushing yards. (60 less than their average). Now they get to face Rookie TJ Yates who's making only his 7th start. The Ravens have played in 7 playoff games over the least 3 years all on the road. This battle tested veteran squad finally gets a home game and they will capitalize on it today ! Ravens 27 Texans 13

(you can also consider buying a full point protecting against a back door cover with a late score. getting the game from -7.5 to -6.5 cost an extra 20 cents of juice - ravens -6.5 -130)

Nfl playoffs

Apologies for the late post

Saints/ niners under 46.5. 1 star

Pats/ broncos over 50 1 star


Stronger options for tomorrow. Coming soon...

Nfl Playoffs 1/08

Falcons +3 2 stars

falcons are a balanced workman like team. with julio jones healthy falls have many weapons and will use no huddle vs giants who have struggled with that. also, john abraham is quietly having a great year while being limited to snaps all year to save his health for the playoffs. gmen will have their hands full

Broncos +8.5 2 stars

steelers are banged up. big ben not 100% , ryan clark (safety) out with blood disorder , mendenhall done last week with knee injury, and pounckey (center) most likely out. Tough to cover such a big number on the road no matter who you play. Broncos have a good defense and will be playing with a lot of emotion. +8.5 great value with a game expected to total low 30's

1/07

Texans -3 (-130) 2 stars
This line has been creeping higher and is now -4 in most spots. The Hedgie expects this game to be another low scorer as well so the Hedgie will take shot buying an extra 1/2 point or Point to get this game to the Texans -3. Leaning UNDER as well but hedge is gun-shy with that number based on losing the under the last time these two teams met. Recall 20-19 in Cinci? TJ Yates scored a TD trailing 13-19 with 2 seconds left to win and push the total over 38.5. Earlier this week Andy Dalton had the flu and missed wednesday practice which is a valuable game planning day. At home and with the better defense Texans should take this game . Texans 20 Bengals 13

1/4

Clemson -3. 2 stars

1/03

Va Tech Hokies +3 1 star

12/02

Penn state +7 2 stars

Mich St +3 2 stars

Happy New Year

Jets/Dolphines OVER 38.5 1 star

Falcons/Bucs OVER 45 3 stars

Giants -3 3 stars