MIKE'S 5* BIG 12 CHAMPIONSHIP TOTAL OF THE YEAR

The Oklahoma State Cowboys are averaging 30.2 points per game and while Texas is holding opponents to 325.3 yards per game (27th), they are much better at stopping the run than the pass.

Okie State has a well-balanced offense that ranks 50th on the ground and 40th through the air, and Texas has injuries on the defensive side of ball. 

As for the Cowboys' defense, there are holes to exploit and they've given up 30+ points in consecutive games, both as favorites, and now they're coming up against one of the best teams in the nation.

I would not be surprised if both teams put up 30+ points in this game, and I love the over. 

5* PLAY ON OVER. 

MIKE'S AAC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME BOOKIE BREAKER

The Tulane Green Wave are 11-1 on the season, with the lone loss coming to Ole Miss as a two-touchdown underdog in Week 2. Their defense has played at a high level in recent weeks with 10, 22, 8 and 16 points allowed.

Sure, SMU has consistently been running up the score through an eight-game winning streak, but they'll be without starting quarterback Preston Stone who got injured in last week's win against Navy. 

3* PLAY ON TULANE GREEN WAVE. 

MIKE'S 5* ACC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME OF THE YEAR

The Louisville Cardinals are coming off a disappointing loss as a home favorite against Kentucky, their second loss for the season.

The Florida State Seminioles are undefeated 12-0, but they have to rely on backup QB Tate Rodemaker who completed only 12-of-25 passes for 134 yards in last week's 24-15 win at Florida.

FSU might have to lean on their running game here, but note that Louisville is holding opponents to 96.8 rushing yards per game (12th) and 3.3 yards per carry (15th). 

5* PLAY ON LOUISVILLE CARDINALS. 

MIKE'S NHL MONEYLINE MONEYMACHINE

The Nashville Predators saw a six-game winning streak come to an end with a 6-1 loss to Minnesota on Thursday. Now they'll face a Rangers team that is automatic on the road, coming into this game 9-2-1 away from home on the season and 8-1 in their last 9 vs. a team with a winning record. The road team is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings.

3* PLAY ON NEW YORK RANGERS. 

MIKE'S NHL MONEYLINE MONEYMAKER

I have the Boston Bruins as the much better team, and I'm happy to back them at this price against a Toronto team that they've beaten in four straight meetings. 

3* PLAY ON BOSTON BRUINS. 

MIKE'S NHL MONEYLINE MA$$CRE

The Detroit Red Wings are 4-1 in their last five games and 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. The Montreal Canadiens are coming off a 5-1 loss to Florida and they are 0-4 in their last 4 home games.

3* PLAY ON DETROIT RED WINGS. 

MIKE'S 5* CBB GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET

This looks like a good spot to fade the SMU Mustangs who have struggled to cover spreads lately, going just 1-4-1 ATS over their last six games. They are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games as a home favorite of 13.0 or greater and 4-12 ATS in their last 16 games as a home favorite.

The Texas A&M Commerce Lions defeated St. Josephs' 57-54 as an 18-point road favorite on Nov 17 in their last game as an underdog. They are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog of 13.0 or greater and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. 

5* PLAY ON TEXAS A&M COMMERCE LIONS. 

MIKE'S NHL MONEYLINE MONEYMAKER

Both teams will be playing on short rest and off a loss, as the Nashville Predators lost 4-3 to the Rangers yesterday while the Buffalo Sabres took a 6-2 loss in Carolina. 

The Preds have won six in a row before suffering back-to-back losses, but most of their success has come on home ice. I think their slide will continue here as they've been playing over their heads while the Sabres, IMO, are better than their recent performances would suggest.

The Sabres are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing as the favorite.

3* PLAY ON BUFFALO SABRES. 

MIKE'S CHIEFS/PACKERS SUNDAY NIGHT NFL BOOKIE BREAKER

The Kansas City Chiefs are coming off a 31-17 win in Vegas. They covered the spread in that game, but are still only  9-21-1 ATS in their last 31 games as a favorite of 3.5-10.0 and 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games following an ATS win.

The Green Bay Packers have played their best football of the season in recent weeks and come into this game 3-1 SU and ATS in their last four games. They'll be playing on extra rest since their 29-22 win in Detroit on Thanksgiving. The Packers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games as an underdog of 3.5-10.0.

3* PLAY ON GREEN BAY PACKERS.

MIKE'S 5* COLTS/TITANS NFL TOTAL OF THE MONTH MAX BET

The Tennessee Titans have scored more than 17 points in only one of their last seven games.

The Indianapolis Colts defense has come around following a poor start to the year and has held opponents to 13, 6, and 20 points through their last three games.

Offensively, the Colts will be without the 2021 NFL rushing champion Jonathan Taylor who underwent thumb surgery earlier this week. 

The under is 6-0 in Colts' last 6 games as a road favorite and 31-14 in their last 45 games in December.

The under is 18-6 in Titans' last 24 home games and, 6-2 in Titans last 8 games as an underdog of 0.5-3.0 and 6-2 in Titans last 8 games in December.

5* PLAY ON THE UNDER. 

MIKE'S 5* NINERS/EAGLES NFL GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET

The Philadelphia Eagles will play an elite opponent for a fourth straight game following wins over Dallas, Kansas City and Buffalo. Now they'll run into a San Francisco team that has answered a three-game losing streak with three wins.

I think the Eagles are due for a letdown game, and you can't play anything but your absolute best to keep up with this Niners team. 

The 49ers are 15-6 ATS in their last 21 games as a favorite. The 49ers are 21-6 ATS in their last 27 vs. NFC. The 49ers are 7-2 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.

The Eagles are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games as a home underdog of 0.5-3.0.

5* PLAY ON SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS. 

MIKE'S PANTHERS/BUCS NFL BOOKIE BU$TER

The Carolina Panthers are 1-10 SU and 1-8-2 ATS on the season, but I think they can get a cover here against a Tampa Bay team that is overvalued by the betting market after going 4-1 ATS in its last five games. 

The Buccaneers are 4-10-1 ATS in their last 15 games as a favorite. There are few if any trends supporting Carolina, but these ugly spots betting against the public are often where we can find value. 

3* PLAY ON CAROLINA PANTHERS.