Are you a degenerate gambler? Perhaps you’re someone who picks games against the spread just for fun and to see how smart you really aren’t? If this describes you, or if you just like to be entertained by a crazy sports columnist, you’re in luck, because you’ve stumbled across Against All Odds: NCAA/NFL Picks, a weekly post from the start of the football season, all the way to the Super Bowl, where me, Mike Drakulich (PSN), the man behind Pittsburgh SportsNation, takes on my father, Michael J. Drakulich (MJD), in picking NCAA and NFL games against the Vegas line! Check out the Draftkings welcome offer to see how you can win big and find many bonuses.

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• Though, this may differ if you were to pick Team B (risk 100$ to win 150$). The NCAA Basketball Odds and lines section also offers point spreads; sometimes the Moneyline can get a little high when we’re talking about the high Juice, so bettors tend to go with the spread in such cases to lessen the juice if you were to pick the.
• January 7, 2020. College Football. 2020 NCAA College Football Championship - Odds to Win. Clemson (#3) +185. New Live Odds & Bowls Scores. Bet on the 2020 College Football Playoffs Championship Las Vegas Odds at Bovada Sportsbook. NBA Basketball Odds. 1st Wager will never be a Losing Bet at MyBookie.

Joel Ayayi #11 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs on March 10, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ethan Miller/Getty Images/AFP Back in February and March, we watched teams win their conferences and accept bids into. This means if you would wager $100 on the Buckeyes to win the national championship, you would collect $600 if they did. Alabama is the Vegas favorite to repeat as national champion, as the Crimson. As of Monday, March 27, the booking site Bovada had UNC listed with the greatest odds of winning the NCAA tournament - with odds at +140. Vegas Insider has Gonzaga listed with the greatest chances.

Normally, we always include the local teams here in Western Pennsylvania, which are Pitt, Penn State, West Virginia, and the Pittsburgh Steelers among our weekly picks. This gives me the chance to take shots at the opposing teams I really dislike, enraging certain readers, and adding delight to my busy weekends.

All in all, both my dad and I are pretty good at picking these games, but don’t take our word for it. You’re on your own when you place your bets, so don’t blame us if you lose… but you can share your winnings with us if you wish.

Itchy vs Scratchy. Black Spy vs White Spy. Cheers vs Gary’s Old Towne Tavern. History is full of rivalries, but none are better than father vs son! Who will rise above the other this season and become the 2020-21 Against All Odds Champion?

Against All Odds: NCAA/NFL Picks Week 11

Lines as of 11/26/2020

The week that both of us have been patiently waiting for in Against All Odds finally arrived, and of course it happens the same week… I was feeling quite good about going 7-3 until I found out my dad ended up 8-2. For the second time in two weeks, I had a player heading for the endzone with under 30 seconds left that if he scores gives me the cover and the win, only to watch said player kneel at the one and kick me in the acorns yet again.

It is what it is, however, and I have to be stoked about finally climbing over .500 for the season to now be 51-49, still two games behind my dad.

We only disagreed on two games this week, so should the football gods be kind, perhaps we will be tied heading into the twilight of the season.

Who Does Vegas Pick To Win Ncaa

May all of you have a Happy Thanksgiving with your families and the best of health!

NCAA

Friday, November 27th

#13 Iowa State Cyclones (6-2) at #17 Texas Longhorns (5-2)

Game Time: 12:00 PM at Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, TX.

Vegas Line: Texas -1.5

The Pick: PSN: Iowa State MJD: Texas

When I saw the line trending towards the Cyclones it immediately caught my attention. So with my first thought being go with my gut, I am doing just that, and I’m predicting that it will be a sad afternoon in Texas for the Longhorns.

#2 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (8-0) at #25 North Carolina Tar Heels (6-2)

Game Time: 3:30 PM at Kenan Stadium, Chapel Hill, NC.

Vegas Line: Notre Dame -4.5

Who Does Vegas Pick To Win National Championship

The Pick: PSN: Notre Dame MJD: Notre Dame

This could be thee game where Notre Dame finally trips up… or that is what a few of the experts are saying, as they see UNC with the backs against the wall and coming out swinging this week. I say the Irish survive yet again, and do so by just enough to cover.

Saturday, November 28th

Penn State Nittany Lions (0-5) at Michigan Wolverines (2-3)

Game Time: 12:00 PM at Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI.

Vegas Line: Michigan -2.5

The Pick: PSN: Michigan MJD: Michigan

How many wins does Penn State have again Dean Wormer?

Zero, point, zero.

Expect the number to grow to 0-6 after the Wolverines finally play a game up to expectations. Win or lose, it’s far past the time Jim Harbaugh takes a hike from the once proud program that was Michigan.

Pitt Panthers (5-4) at #4 Clemson Tigers (7-1)

Game Time: 3:30 PM at Memorial Stadium, Clemson, SC.

Vegas Line: Clemson -24.5

The Pick: PSN: Pitt MJD: Pitt

Kenny Pickett has been the difference maker for Pitt since returning from injury, and despite the loss of SS Paris Ford, the Panthers defense has raised their play to another level the past two weeks. Clemson has not played in three weeks, and Trevor Lawrence has not thrown a pass in a game in over 35 days. The Tigers may very well win their game and avenge their only loss at home in regulation since the last time they played these Panthers, but I freaking guarantee it won’t be by 24 plus points.

#22 Auburn Tigers (5-2) at #1 Alabama Crimson Tide (7-0)

Game Time: 3:30 PM at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL.

Vegas Line: Alabama -13.5

The Pick: PSN: Alabama MJD: Alabama

War Eagle vs Roll Tide!!! I heard these slogans yelled out daily during a fantastic week in Cancun once, but I’m afraid my old buddy with the wide brimmed hat and the cigar is going to be sad once again as his beloved Auburn Tigers get slap stomped by Bama once again.

NFL

Sunday, November 29th

LA Chargers (3-7) at Buffalo Bills (7-3)

Game Time: 1:00 PM at Bills Stadium, Orchard Park, NY.

Who Does Vegas Pick To Win Ncaa Tournament

Vegas Line: Buffalo -5.5

The Pick: PSN: Buffalo MJD: Buffalo

The Bills… well, sometimes you just never know what team they intend to bring out of the tunnel weekly. My weak guess is that they will rise up and beat down a lousy team traveling across country with nothing to play for.

Carolina Panthers (4-7) at Minnesota Vikings (4-6)

Game Time: 1:00 PM at US Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN.

Vegas Line: Minnesota -4.5

The Pick: PSN: Minnesota MJD: Carolina

With Christian McCaffrey out, it’s hard to envision the Panthers making any noise vs the Vikings who are just a better team at this point in the season.

NY Giants (3-7) at Cincinnati Bengals (2-7-1)

Game Time: 1:00 PM at Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, OH.

Vegas Line: NY Giants -4.5

The Pick: PSN: NY Giants MJD: NY Giants

The Bengals just have the worst luck. Even I, as a lifelong Steelers fan, feel pretty badly about what happened to Joe Burrow last week. This kid has the look, is tough, and gained my respect, but it looks as if his rehab is going to be a long and painful one. I’m hoping the best for him and to see him back in uniform and 100% healthy as soon as possible. Cincinnati, minus their leader in Burrow, and Joe Mixon are in for a miserable week vs Daniel Jones and the Giants who are playing a little better after a rough start. Plus they still can win the worst division in the history of sports.

Baltimore Ravens (6-4) at Pittsburgh Steelers (10-0)

Game Time: 1:15 PM at Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, PA.

Vegas Line: Pittsburgh -4.5

The Pick: PSN: Pittsburgh MJD: Pittsburgh

Against All Odds, the Steelers got shafted yet again by the NFL and their COVID protocols. It doesn’t matter who plays or doesn’t play for the Ravens this week. Baltimore is headed into a buzzsaw to face an angry team that has the chance to all but sew up the AFC North title with a win. Chalk up victory #11 for Pittsburgh in a beatdown of their rivals.

Kansas City Chiefs (9-1) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-4)

Game Time: 4:25 PM at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL.

Vegas Line: Kansas City -3.5

The Pick: PSN: Kansas City MJD: Tampa Bay

Tom Brady is still playing beyond his age, but he is not the mistake free machine we once knew. Tampa will be playing with fire with another loss, but I can’t see how Tampa can right their ship in time to face Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, who are just scoring at will.

Against All Odds Pick Results

MJD: Last Week: 8-2 Overall: 53-47 — (.530)

PSN: Last Week: 7-3 Overall: 51-49 -2 (.510)

Against All Odds: NCAA/NFL Picks History

2019 Champion: MJD

2018 Champion: MJD

2017 Champion: PSN

2016 Champion: MJD

2015 Champion: MJD

2014 Champion: PSN

2013 Champion: PSN

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Back in February and March, we watched teams win their conferences and accept bids into the greatest tournament of all time. Then the Coronavirus hit and the entire sports world was shut down, including March Madness. That was a shock to everyone’s system.

With protocols in place, there’s a much higher percentage we get March Madness in 2021. Here’s a very early prediction on teams who will potentially make the final four.

Gonzaga

You can never rule out Gonzaga. Gonzaga has their entire core returning and have added a premier freshman in Jalen Suggs. But most important, Gonzaga’s schedule is mayhem. Nothing is set in stone and the schedule hasn’t yet been released.

Currently, reports are that Gonzaga will take on Michigan State in Orlando in November, Tennessee in Orlando in early December, Baylor in Indianapolis right after their bout against Tennessee, and then they’ll take on Big Ten’s best team, Iowa in South Dakota. All four of those teams are highly regarded as premier teams in the league and most certainly top 25 teams.

A slate like this before conference play should help keep this veteran group prepare moving forward and into the NCAA Tournament. Gonzaga will lose Filip Petrusev as he’s going to play overseas. They’ll also lose Killian Tillie, who was the lone senior on the squad last season.

Currently, Gonzaga is +150 to make the Final Four, but if there was ever a favorite to do it, they appear to be the likely candidates.

My Pick: Gonzaga +150 at BetOnline (visit our BetOnline Review)

San Diego State

In the tournament, defense matters. San Diego State were ranked the third best defensive team in the nation. While the Aztecs will lose Malachi Flynn to the draft, they should still be a threat in the Mountain West and to the NCAA as a whole.

Yes, SDSU is also losing Yanni Wetzell and KJ Feagin, who were two more starters from last season. Therefore, SDSU will return veteran grad transfers to take over their place. Veteran assets are what you look for in teams trying to make it deep into a tournament.

Flynn averaged 17.6 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game for San Diego State. There will be big shoes to fill for San Diego, but just like last season, this team will be focused and ready to go under Brian Dutcher.

San Diego State were 30-2 on the regular season. The winning culture has been built. The Aztecs will face Saint Mary’s, Missouri, Central Florida, and Arizona State. Their game against BYU might be postponed to next season or canceled. Still, SDSU has a solid group of games before their conference slate.

The transfers include Terrell Gomez who shot 52.9 percent from three last season in Big West games and Maryland transfer Joshua Tomaic who has a bit of pop from long range. He won’t be premier in the post but he still brings a dynamic to this team.

After a 30-2 season, SDSU will be just fine. Another big season is in store for the Aztecs. These College Basketball oddsmakers are missing the potential that SDSU has.

My Pick: SDSU +525 at BetOnline

Louisville

Look… I wanted to add Duke, North Carolina, Virginia. But then I’d get tweets telling me that I only took favorites and that I don’t know what I’m talking about. Louisville can do damage this year in the ACC. But it’s going to be a tough division all together. That’s what will help make these guys better.

The Cardinals went 15-5 in conference play last season and 24-7 throughout the year. This team is losing veteran leader and top player Jordan Nwora to the draft, but this team is still feared. The Cardinals have been taught to play incredible defense and that won’t change. The offense was very inconsistent last season but when you have a solid defense, even with a bad day on offense, you have the chance to win.

Currently, in practice, Louisville has this thing where the player that performs the best in practice gets to wear a “gold jersey.” This doesn’t seem like much, but the chemistry seems to be forming well with Louisville.

They have added a graduate transfer in Carlik Jones to take over Nwora’s position. Carlik Jones will be a terrific defender for Louisville, as he averaged nearly 1.5 steals per game with Radford.

Then they also added a graduate transfer from San Francisco, Charles Minlend. He’s an aggressive player with great finishing around the rim. He loves contact and finishes strong. That’s what you need the ACC. There are some big guys down low, and you need players that can work around the perimeter, but who also aren’t afraid of contact inside.

My Pick: Louisville +650 at BetOnline