Sports Picker VIP Results for 12-22-2014 (1-2 for -1.1 Units)

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Mon, Dec 22, 2014 at 6:28 AM

12/22/2014 2:00 PM Reduced Football 212 Memphis* -2 -105  vs BYU
Risking 2.00 To Win 1.90 (WINNER)

12/22/2014 2:00 PM Reduced Football 211 BYU/Memphis* Under 56 -102 
Risking 1.00 To Win 0.98 (Loss)

We have an early bowl game on today, starting at 2PM EST. I am taking the Memphis Tigers over BYU. For me this one comes down to who has the healthier team, and its clearly Memphis.

BYU has been just decimated with injuries this year, losing their starting QB Taysom Hill back in October and their starting running back Jamaal Williams in November. They managed to recover and end the season on a 4 game win streak as replacement QB Christian Stewart did a solid backup job to close out the season.

Looking at Memphis, they come into this game on a 6 game win streak. QB Paxton Lynch has been a consistent dual-threat, throwing for 18 TDs and adding another 10 rushing. To complement the offense, the D has been very solid down the stretch, they area allowing only 17.1 points per game and they only allowed 20 points to USF and Tulsa over their final 6 games of the season, the rest were stuck at 13 or less.

This game should feature some strong defense, BYU will match up well against the Memphis run, so I expect a few big plays to be the deciding factor in this one. Memphis just has more options on offense and I think it will make the difference and lead them to a 27-16 type win in this one. Play Memphis and lean on the under. 

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Mon, Dec 22, 2014 at 2:13 PM

12/22/2014 8:30 PM Reduced Football 131 Denver Broncos* -3 -110 vs Cincinnati Bengals
Risking 2.00 To Win 1.82 (Loss)

I was going to pass on this one but with the line down to -3 I think its worth a play now. There has been all kinds of talk about Payton Manning not being healthy or what he was at the beginning of the year. I dont buy it. I think he was under the weather for a week, and should be just find now. I will also take Manning over Dalton any day of the week. Lay the short line on the Broncos to get the win on the road and maintain control of their playoff destiny.

Lets Get It

Rob

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