Under The Big Top
THE NFL
BUTTA
1. Colts (-5) over Saints - I know the Saints are the sentimental favorite here, but wishing and hoping won't make it so. Yes, they have an incredible offense, but let's not forget that the Vikes thrashed this defense in the NFC Championship. It was the Vikings, and Brett Favre's, many mistakes that cost Minny their chance to be in Miami. I could go on and on breaking down the matchups, but all that needs to be said is this: Peyton and the Colts won't make the same mistakes the Vikings did. I'm with Dungy. This one looks like a rout waiting to happen to me, and that's the way I'm going to play it.
THE NBA
SU WINNERS (8-2 last night, 35-21 for the week)
RAPTORS and CELTICS
TOTALS (5-6 last night, 24-33 for the week)
OVER - Kings/RAPTORS (216 1/2)
UNDER - Magic/CELTICS (188)
BUTTA (1-1 last night, 3-4 for the week)
1. RAPTORS (-7 1/2) over Kings - The Dinos are a much different team than we've seen the past few years. They're potent on offense, and Turkey-Glue gives them a toughness and hoops IQ that they have been missing. That's all that really needs to be said other than the fact the Kings stink when they go all the way east, and the Raptors have that Sunday afternoon mojo at home.
2. Magic/CELTICS (U188) - Two solid defensive teams hunker down in a huge game for both.
ALL THE REST (8-3 last night, 29-28 for the week)
BUTTA, NO BREAD
1. Magic (+3) at CELTICS - I read my schedule wrong on Friday when I looked ahead to this game. If you recall, I warned against getting on both these teams in their Friday matchups due to the C's having to travel to Orlando. Of course, that was an error on my part, but it doesn't change my feeling on how this one turns out. In fact, the events of Friday night only enhances it. What the venue does though, is get me off pulling the trigger here. The numbers don't back this opinion up either, but if the Magic stay with feeding the beast inside, they'll get the Celts in trouble. That's why I'm calling for the Magic to win this game outright.
You just have to love short and sweet. It's a crystal clear beginning to a glorious Sunday here in this most beautiful of places. Have a terrific day, and I hope you all enjoy what has become like a national holiday. Please be careful out there, and I'll see you all back here tomorrow on Super Hangover Day!
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