Saturday, September 28, 2013

RYAN STEELE'S WEEK 4 NFL PICKS, BEST BETS, AND OPINIONS

After passing on the Thursday night game, here is how I see Week 4 unfolding.  Also GAME OF THE MONTH goes among the Best Bets package!!!!

Baltimore Ravens (-3) VS. BUFFALO BILLS:  Ravens defense is back on track after that ugly opener versus Denver.  Bills meanwhile have to be a bit shaken after the beating they got at the hands of the New York Jets defense last week.  Can't see Joe Flacco losing to a rookie in E.J. Manuel.  THE PICK:  Baltimore Ravens (-3)

Indianapolis Colts (-7.5) VS. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS:  Some are calling this a trap game which on paper it is after the Colts beat the San Francisco 49ers last week and welcome Seattle the week after this one.  Still you can't possibly back the Jaguars under any circumstances right now given how epic their futility is and should continue to be.  THE PICK:  Indianapolis Colts (-7.5)

Seattle Seahawks (-2.5) VS. HOUSTON TEXANS:*****THIS GAME IS ONE OF RYAN STEELE'S BEST BETS FOR WEEK 4.  USE THE BUY NOW TAB ON THE HOMEPAGE TO PURCHASE.*****

Cincinnati Bengals (-4) VS. CLEVELAND BROWNS:*******THIS GAME IS ONE OF RYAN STEELE'S BEST BETS FOR WEEK 4.  USE THE BUY NOW TAB ON THE HOMEPAGE TO PURCHASE.*****

DETROIT LIONS (-3) VS. Chicago Bears:  Here is what is interesting about this game.  The Lions are well into the plus range in yardage differential while the 3-0 Bears are in the negative.   That means that the Bears have gotten more than a little luck to be undefeated and it came be argued that the Lions are the better team.  Like the price here at home.  THE PICK:  Detroit Lions (-3)

Pittsburgh Steelers (-1.5) VS. Minnesota Vikings:  This is the slop the NFL is sending over to promote the game in Europe.  Not sure why the league thinks the NFL needs promotion since it is worth billions of dollars and its games lead the rating every week.  Anyways Matt Cassel is in at QB for the Vikes which could give them a spark but the Steelers are the much better team on paper.  No thank you.  THE PICK:  PASS

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (-2.5) VS. Arizona Cardinals:  The Buc's go with rookie Mike Glennon who could be without both starting receivers in Mike Williams and Vincent Jackson as both are injured.  The Cardinals have once again been pathetic despite the arrival of Carson Palmer.  The points look enticing but I wouldn't touch this one either.  THE PICK:  Arizona Cardinals (+2.5)

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (-4) VS. New York Giants:  Here is the thing.  This is a perfect time to bet on the Giants.  The line is begging the public to bet on Big Blue.  However you can't possibly go with a team that is missing three fifths of their starting offense line against the team that leads the NFL in sacks.  This could get ugly quick.  THE PICK:  Kansas City Chiefs (-4)

TENNESSEE TITANS (-3.5) VS. New York Jets:  I would never feel comfortable laying points with the Titans no matter how solid their start was.  The extra half point is trouble against a very stout New York Jets defense that surely can keep this one a game.  THE PICK:  New York Jets (+3.5)

Washington Redskins (-3) VS. OAKLAND RAIDERS:  Shocked to see the winless Redskins a road favorite against a 1-2 Raiders team.  Yes Terrell Pryor is likely out with a concussion but still this line is wonky.  Matt Flynn is the real wild card in this one as we don't have enough of a book on him in meaningful games to make a judgment on his ability.  THE PICK:  Washington Redskins (-3)

DENVER BRONCOS (-11) VS. Philadelphia Eagles:  Interesting line here as offense will be flowing out of every corner of this one.  The Eagles must scrap the Chip Kelly system at least for this week as putting the defense out there that much against Peyton Manning and company is a recipe for major failure in this game.  Could go either way with this one but Eagles a bit too mistake-prone for this one to stay competitive into the second half.  THE PICK:  Denver Broncos (-11)

Dallas Cowboys (-2) VS. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS:******THIS GAME IS ONE OF RYAN STEELE'S BEST BETS FOR THE WEEK.  USE THE BUY NOW TAB ON THE HOMEPAGE TO PURCHASE.******

ATLANTA FALCONS (-2) VS. New England Patriots:******THIS GAME IS ONE OF RYAN STEELE'S BEST BETS FOR THE WEEK.  USE THE BUY NOW TAB ON THE HOMEPAGE TO PURCHASE.******

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (-6.5) VS. Miami Dolphins:******THIS GAME IS ONE OF RYAN STEELE'S BEST BETS FOR THE WEEK.  USE THE BUY NOW TAB ON THE HOMEPAGE TO PURCHASE.******
 

Thursday, September 26, 2013

RYAN STEELE'S THURSDAY NIGHT OPINION: 49ERS/RAMS

San Francisco 49ers (-3) VS. ST. LOUIS RAMS:  For the first time since the season began no BEST BET on the Thursday night game.  However as far as opinion is concerned, both teams are in desperate need of a win and the home run has been on a crazy good run in covering the Thursday night game.  The oddsmakers clearly want you to take San Francisco since the line is only -3 and no doubt it is tempting.  The 49ers are also 0-5 ATS their last five games in the division and 1-5 ATS  in their last six against the Rams and 1-4 ATS in St. Louis.  However I can't see the 49ers losing three in a row.  Looks like a classic push.  Either way I wouldn't put any dough on this.  THE PICK:  PASS

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

RYAN STEELE POSTS 2-3 MARK FOR NFL WEEK 3, 8-2 SMACKDOWN IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 4

By Ryan Steele

Hey it happens.  Can't have 17 winning weeks out of 17.  Took a slight loss for Week 3 in going only 2-3 but it wasn't 1-4 and it wasn't 0-5.  We still are way in the money for the season at 9-5 and looking for more in Week 4.  After winning the Thursday night BEST BET on Kansas City, I hit on only the Carolina Panthers (-1) Sunday while dropping three on the St. Louis Rams (+3.5), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+7), and the self-destructing Pittsburgh Steelers (+2.5).  Pittsburgh would have surely won that game if they didn't continually shoot themselves in the foot but that is gambling.  Anyways be sure to sign up for Week 4 as we get back on the gravy train.

However the flip side was an absolute annihilation of the college football spread Saturday to the tune of an 8-2 mark.  Yup that's right:  8 and freakin' 2.  That's mucho money for those of you lucky enough to be on board for Week 4.  I am killing it in college football this season and Week 5 looks just as nice.  Be sure to use the BUY NOW tab to sign up for Week 5's picks.

Saturday, September 21, 2013

RYAN STEELE'S NFL WEEK 3 PICKS AND BEST BETS

By Ryan Steele

Already chalked up a BEST BET winner Thursday night on Kansas City (+3) and looking to further improve my already great 8-3 mark for the season with four more pick prime plays this week.  Here is the rest of the slate with some free leans thrown in.

WASHINGTON REDSKINS (-2) VS. Detroit Lions:  Man have the Redskins stunk it up this season.  You almost can't lay money on them no matter the situation given how dreadful they have been.  As far as where I would lean, the desperation factor is clearly in the Redskins' corner since this pretty much is their season here as an 0-3 mark will doom them before September is through.  The Lions also don't have a good history of playing on the road either as they struggled way too much against a mediocre Vikings team in the opener.  THE PICK:  Washington Redskins (-2)

CAROLINA PANTHERS (-1) VS. New York Giants:******THIS GAME IS ONE OF RYAN STEELE'S BEST BETS FOR THE WEEK AND IS FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.*****

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (-7) VS. Arizona Cardinals:  The knee-jerk reaction here is to side with New Orleans since Arizona is traveling east for an early game.  However the Cards have a solid recent history as an underdog or 8 or less as shown by a 12-4 mark ATS.  The Saints defense will have a tough time with the three receiver element the Cards can present in Larry Fitzgerald, Michael Floyd, and Andre Roberts.  THE PICK:  Arizona Cardinals (+7)

DALLAS COWBOYS (-3.5) VS. St. Louis Rams:******THIS GAME IS ONE OF RYAN STEELE'S BEST BETS FOR THE WEEK AND IS FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.*****

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (-7) VS. Tampa Bay Buccaneers:******THIS GAME IS ONE OF RYAN STEELE'S BEST BETS FOR THE WEEK AND IS FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.*****

MINNESOTA VIKINGS (-6) VS. Cleveland Browns:  Boy this is a major sucker bet here as no one in their right mind would take the Browns here after dealing away Trent Richardson and now having to go with Brian Hoyer at QB in place of Brandon Weeden.  The Vikings are nothing to write home about though and the one strength of the Browns is their run defense which should help against Adrian Peterson.  The angles actually favor the Browns here so I am leaving this messy game alone.  THE PICK:  PASS

Green Bay Packers (-3) VS. CINCINNATI BENGALS:  Interesting game here as the Bengals have not lived up to the preseason hype so far this season and are a home dog in a non-divisional game which usually is a good betting trend.  However the Packers are a beast on offense and the angles favor them in some capacities.  Tough one to call but slight edge to Green Bay.  THE PICK:  Green Bay Packers (-3)

TENNESSEE TITANS (-3) VS. San Diego Chargers:  Another tough one as the Chargers are traveling east for the second week in a row which is a betting no-no.  However the Titans are still a joke at QB with the pathetic Jake Locker and Philip Rivers is locked in right now no matter who he is throwing to.  I would ride the hot arm in this game.  THE PICK:  San Diego Chargers (+3)

Houston Texans (-2.5) VS. BALTIMORE RAVENS:  Truth be told the Texans have gotten a bit lucky to be 2-0 due to some late game breaks.  They haven;t played that well through the first two games but the record speaks for itself.  The Ravens are going to be ticked off at being home underdogs only three weeks into their Super Bowl defending season.  I don't like this game one bit.  THE PICK:  PASS

MIAMI DOLPHINS (-2.5) VS. Atlanta Falcons:  Don't discount the Dolphins' 2-0 start as they are riding a great defense and also improved play at QB with Ryan Tannehill.  The Falcons hurt badly right now with injuries taking a major bite out of their offensive line and receivers leading into the game.  Miami playing with confidence and have the rush to be in Matt Ryan's face throughout this contest.  THE PICK:  Miami Dolphins (-2.5)

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (-19) VS. Jacksonville Jaguars:  I always advise never to bet on games where the line is above 15 and that still holds true.  Late game letdowns and boredom lead to backdoor covers but the Jags are so inept I can actually consider this game as a bet.  Seattle could shut them out.  Amazing how big this line is however.  THE PICK:  Seattle Seahawks (-19)

SAN FRANCISCO (-10) VS. Indianapolis Colts:  We will see a very annoyed 49ers team coming into this one after getting destroyed by the Seahawks last week.  However the DUI bust and likely looming suspension of top pass rusher Aldon Smith is a major distraction and he will be on the bench for this one.  The Colts meanwhile feel like they stole their difference-maker in RB Trent Richardson despite the fact he will play little this week in his first game there.  I like the points given the turmoil enveloping the 49ers at this juncture.  THE PICK:  Indianapolis Colts (+10)

NEW YORK JETS (-2.5) VS. Buffalo Bills:  Sorry I just can't bet on the Jets no matter what given their awful offensive play.  They should give rookie QB E.J. Manuel fits in this one as their defense is solid but two bad teams equals no thank you.  THE PICK:  PASS

Chicago Bears (-2.5) VS. PITTSBURGH STEELERS:******THIS GAME IS ONE OF RYAN STEELE'S BETS BETS FOR THE WEEK AND IS FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.******

DENVER BRONCOS (-15) VS. Oakland Raiders:  Letdown game here as the Broncos come off an emotional win over Peyton's brother Eli last week.  The Raiders have a history of playing well against the Broncos and remember top Peyton protector Ryan Clady is done for the season which will lead to some issues with the opposing pass rush.  The Raiders have enough to keep it from being a whipping.  THE PICK:  Oakland Raiders (+15)

Remember to use the BUY NOW tab on the homepage to purchase this week's picks.  Good luck.


Friday, September 20, 2013

RYAN STEELE BEST BET WINNER ON KANSAS CITY THURSDAY NIGHT GETS WEEK 3 OFF TO NICE START

By Ryan Steele

I am really starting to perfect this Best Bet on the Thursday night game bit.  For the third time in three weeks, I nailed a BEST BET pick on the Thursday night game, this time on the Kansas City Chiefs getting 3 points.  The heavy money went Philly's way as predicted since the -3 line was a sucker bet all the way in classic form.  Figuring the Eagles would rebound at home and not lose two games in a row in front of their fans after blowing one against San Diego the week before, the oddsmakers had a bomb line on their hands that would being in tons of money.  That is exactly what happened with the exception of the money they paid me for winning on the Chiefs.  Again it is all about picking apart the sucker bets and incorrect lines the oddsmakers release each week and less on the teams themselves.  My 8-3 mark proves this works.  Be sure to get in on the rest of the Week 3 picks and beyond.


Thursday, September 19, 2013

RYAN STEELE'S WEEK 3 NFL PICKS READY TO GO, WEEK 3 BETTING LINES

By Ryan Steele

All right folks nothing but winning so far through two weeks as I bring a collective 7-3 record in Week 3 and I expect nothing but more money to keep coming into our bank.  Use the BUY NOW tab on the homepage to purchase Week 3's picks or to sign up for the season package.  For the third week in a row, the THURSDAY night game is one of my BEST BETS so hurry and sign up today to get the pick along with the rest of the choices.  Below are the Week 3 betting lines.

THURSDAY

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (-3) VS. Kansas City Chiefs

SUNDAY

WASHINGTON REDSKINS (-2) VS. Detroit Lions
CAROLINA PANTHERS (-1) VS. New York Giants
NEW ORLEANS (-7) VS. Arizona Cardinals
DALLAS COWBOYS (-3.5) VS. St. Louis Rams
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (-7) VS. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
MINNESOTA VIKINGS (-6) VS. Cleveland Browns
Green Bay Packers (-3) VS. CINCINNATI BENGALS
TENNESSEE TITANS (-3) VS. San Diego Chargers
Houston Texans (-2.5) VS. BALTIMORE RAVENS
MIAMI DOLPHINS (-2.5) VS. Atlanta Falcons
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (-19) VS. Jacksonville Jaguars
SAN FRANCISCO (-10) VS. Indianapolis Colts
NEW YORK JETS (-2.5) VS. Buffalo Bills
Chicago Bears (-2.5) VS. PITTSBURGH STEELERS

MONDAY

DENVER BRONCOS (-15) VS. Oakland Raiders


Sunday, September 15, 2013

RYAN STEELE MAKES IT 2 WINNING WEEKS OUT OF 2 IN THE NFL

By Ryan Steele

It was somewhat of a struggle Sunday for NFL Week 2 but we still pulled out a winning week with a 3-2 mark with my played picks.  After winning on the New York Jets (+12) versus the New England Patriots on Thursday, we split my four selections Sunday.  We took home the money on the Buffalo Bills (+3) versus the Carolina Panthers which was the most obvious mistake made by the oddsmakers this week.  Why the 0-1 Panthers who are as shaky as they get favored on the road is beyond me.  I than also cashed on the Green Bay Packers (-7) over the Washington Redskins as the latter's awful defense was no match for Aaron Rodgers and friends.  The losses were on Cleveland (+6.5) and St. Louis (+6.5) which came up short by only the half point.  However we still have won every single week in both college football (3/3) and in the NFL so really what more can you ask for?  My NFL mark is now 7-3 and more money is out there to be made.  Be sure to sign up for Week 3 using the BUY NOW tab on the homepage.


Friday, September 13, 2013

RYAN STEELE'S NFL WEEK 2 PICKS

Thursday

New York Jets (+12) OVER NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS:  WINNER!

Sunday

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (-2.5) VS. Miami Dolphins:  This is a strange line because on paper the Colts should be about a 6.5 favorite given their vast advantage in talent but we saw last week in their struggle to beat Oakland that they also are a bit overrated.  The line is a bit of an overreaction to their close call last week and the Colts qualify for a 34-11-4 ATS home momentum angle.  THE PICK:  Indianapolis Colts (-2.5)

Carolina Panthers (-3) VS. BUFFALO BILLS:  THIS GAME IS ONE OF RYAN STEELE"S BEST BETS FOR THE WEEK AND IS FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.  USE THE BUY NOW TAB ON THE HOMEPAGE TO PURCHASE.******

HOUSTON TEXANS (-9.5) VS. Tennessee Titans:  Big line with both teams coming off a win but that just shows you the utter lack of respect the betting world has for the Titans.  Quite frankly Tennessee is still a dog in my view despite their over the Steelers last week so I understand the reasoning for the 9.5.  Houston was sleepwalking through the first half of their road win against the Chargers in Week 1 before getting their act together and I can see them being more focused this time around.  Betting line is begging you to take the points off the Titans win but I don't value that victory much so I won't fall for it.  THE PICK:  Houston Texans (-9.5)

BALTIMORE RAVENS (-6.5) VS. Cleveland Browns:******THE GAME IS ONE OF RYAN STEELE"S BEST BETS FOR THE WEEK AND IS FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY!  USE THE BUY NOW TAB ON THE HOMEPAGE TO PURCHASE.******

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (-7.5) VS. San Diego Chargers:  The Eagles at least for one half showed how potent the Chip Kelly offense can be and they won't meet much resistance against a horrid San Diego defense that allowed the Houston Texans to march up and down the field in blowing last week's game.  The thing is that Philip Rivers still has some talent (4 TD's in Week 1) and is capable of keeping this close.  However can also see the Eagles running them out of the building early and putting the defensive clamps down on the mistake-prone Rivers.  Trends going in both directions so I will pass.  THE PICK:  PASS

GREEN BAY PACKERS (-7) VS. Washington Redskins:********THIS GAME IS ONE OF RYAN STEELE'S BEST BETS FOR THE WEEK AND IS FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.  USE THE BUY NOW TAB ON THE HOMEPAGE TO PURCHASE.******

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (-3) VS. Dallas Cowboys:  We don't know yet how good the Chiefs are as they didn't get much of a test at all in going against the worst team in the NFL in the Jacksonville Jaguars last week.  They give the requisite 3 points to a Cowboys team who really didn't look great themselves against the Giants but who benefited from six turnovers.  Tough call here as there is value on both sides but Andy Reid has had the Cowboys' number over the years and has plenty of notes on them from playing them twice a season for the last 14 years when he was Philly's coach.  THE PICK:  Kansas City Chiefs (-3)

CHICAGO BEARS (-6) VS. Minnesota Vikings:  I am sorry the Bears should not be giving 6 points to anyone no matter who good they looked last week.  This is still an offensive that goes through long cold spells and the Vikings defense is a much better outfit than they looked last week versus Detroit.  This is a game of adjustments every week and can't see Minnesota getting run over two weeks in a row in the division.  Divisional games always bring out the best in teams when it comes to performance and for that alone the Vikings should keep it competitive throughout the game.  THE PICK:  Minnesota Vikings (+6)

ATLANTA FALCONS (-6.5) VS. St. Louis Rams:  THIS GAME IS ONE OF RYAN STEELE'S BEST BETS FOR THE WEEK AND IS FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.  USE THE BUY NOW TAB ON THE HOMEPAGE TO PURCHASE.******

New Orleans Saints (-3) VS. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS:  Lots of controversy in Tampa right now as QB Josh Freeman missed a team picture on the heels of his awful performance in Week 1 against the New York Jets.  The Saints came up with a huge win at home against the Atlanta Falcons and should not have a letdown here since this is still a divisional game.  Ordinarily a home underdog in the division is a nice betting ankle but things look like they are about to implode in Tampa so go the other way.  THE PICK:  New Orleans Saints (-3)

Detroit Lions (-1.5) VS. ARIZONA CARDINALS:  The Cards continue to lose games they should win such as last week's late fade versus the St. Louis Rams.  The Lions meanwhile steamrolled the Minnesota Vikings and could be a tad overconfident going out on the road.   Perfect trap game scenario as Carson Palmer has this Cardinals offense in high gear from a passing perspective.  The Lions defense is nothing to write home about either so the points looking nice in a solid bounceback on the home club.  THE PICK:  Arizona Cardinals (+1.5)

Denver Broncos (-4.5) VS. NEW YORK GIANTS:  There is no doubt Peyton Manning was a monster in Week 1 with 7 touchdown passes agianst the Baltimore Ravens.  However the line is a bit inflated as the Giants are a much better team than they were last week against Dallas.  In fact despite five turnovers the Giants were in position to take the lead with 2 minutes to go before the last turnover finished them for good.  The Giants are a nice bet getting points as a home underdog here as Eli Manning is surely motivated to beat his brother for the first time in his career.  THE PICK:  New York Giants (+4.5)

OAKLAND RAIDERS (-5.5) VS. Jacksonville Jaguars:  Sorry I really want nothing to do with this slopfest in waiting.  I never like to bet in a game with two bad teams and that certainly applies here.  Let it go.  THE PICK:  PASS

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (-3) VS. San Francisco 49ers:  What a great game this is going to be.  The 49ers looked like the best team in football last week in beating the Green Bay Packers while the Seahawks typically struggled on the road in the 1:00 slot.  They are a much more potent team at home as the home crowd will be going delirious in this one.  Tough call either way since both teams are among the best in the game and with no clear angle going in either direction, embrace the points.  THE PICK:  San Francisco 49ers (+3)

CINCINNATI BENGALS (-6.5) VS. Pittsburgh Steelers:  I really don't know what to make of either of these two as they both looked so shaky and downright miserable at times in losing their respective openers.  The Bengals have the clear edge in talent but 6.5 is asking a lot versus a proud Pittsburgh team looking for a rebound.  THE PICK:  Pittsburgh Steelers (+6.5)


RYAN STEELE THURSDAY NIGHT WINNER ON NEW YORK JETS TO GET WEEK 2 OFF TO WINNING START

By Ryan Steele

That's right.  Absolutely had it dead to right last night in taking the points (+12) with the New York Jets against the overrated New England Patriots.  I saw this game a mile away which I hinted at the other day when I said there were already some outrageous lines that the oddmakers screwed up on.  This was a classic as the Las Vegas minds foolishly gave 12 big points to another team despite the fact the Patriot offense was in shambles and was going against a very stout and underrated Jets defense.  After the Pats put up ten quick points early on, Rex Ryan dialed up the pressure as they gave up only a meaningless field goal.  Thus 12 points was a gift and gets Week 2 off to a winning start.  My season NFL record is a stellar 5-1 with four more big best ready to go for the weekend.  Use the BUY NOW tab on the homepage to purchase the picks.



Thursday, September 12, 2013

RYAN STEELE BEST BET SET TO LAUNCH THURSDAY NIGHT ON PATRIOTS/JETS

Hey gang.  Back again with more potentially big winners for NFL Week 2.  We went 4-1 in Week 1 as we started off giving the spread a nice whipping.  Thursday night's game between the New England Patriots giving 12.5 to the New York Jets is a BEST BET that can be accessed by purchasing using the BUY NOW tab on the homepage.  The oddsmakers royally screwed up this line and a prime betting opportunity presents itself.  As far as the rest of the week is concerned, free leans and the rest of the BEST BET package will be available Friday.

Monday, September 9, 2013

RYAN STEELE GOES 4-1 FOR NFL WEEK 1 IN A SPREAD SMASHDOWN

What a way to start.  Hope for those of you who purchased the NFL WEEK 1 picks that you bet heavy because if you did than you are swimming in dough like I am this morning.  After winning easy with the Denver Broncos (-7.5) for the Thursday night openers, I followed that up by going 3-1 with Sunday's plays.  Let's take a look.

WINNERS

Kansas City Chiefs (-4) over Jacksonville Jaguars:  Not sure what the oddsmakers were thinking in having this spread so damn low.  This was a license to steal having Andy Reid in his first game back going up against the worst team in the NFL.  Easy easy money.

Oakland Raiders (+9.5) over Indianapolis Colts:  Go ahead and try to find another handicapper who took woeful Oakland.  I did and I won easy.  The Colts defense is terrible and I banked on a running QB giving them problems.  Over 100 rushing yards later by Terrell Pryor and a win is in the bank.

Detroit Lions (-5) over Minnesota Vikings:  The Lions offense was shockingly inept at times last season but they didn't allow the Vikings to think about winning on their turf like they did last season.

LOSSES

Chicago Bears (-3.5) VS. Cincinnati Bengals:  I am fair here in that the line popped to 3.5 right before the game.  Most got it at 3 however which was a push.  So in actuality I had a 3-0-1 week for many but I am transparent when it comes to his for legitimacy purposes.

So there you have it.  Three winning weeks out of 3 when you combine college football and the NFL.  Don't waste any time signing up NFL week 2 or college football Week 3.  Already got some nice games lined up.  Get going.




Sunday, September 8, 2013

TWO WINNING WEEKS OUT OF 2 FOR RYAN STEELE IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL

By Ryan Steele

Yup that's right.  Made it two winning weeks out of two after going 7-5 with my prime college football picks Thursday-Saturday.  That brings my two week total to 9-5 as the winning has commenced.  Let's take a look at how Week 2 went.

WINNERS

-OHIO STATE (-28):  Was a little too close for comfort with Ohio State (-28) versus San Diego State but that was only because of the injury to QB Braxton Miller.  Still Ohio State covered the number by 7 giving us the win!

-BOSTON COLLEGE (-3):  B.C. took care of business as a BEST BET winner over Wake Forest by 14.  Easy win there as the line was ridiculous.

-NORTHWESTERN (-17):  Northwestern covered the number against an overrated Syracuse team by 21.  Solid win there.

-SOUTH FLORIDA (+23):  Took guts to take South Florida off a loss to McNeese State but you have to have no fear when value presents itself.  Find someone else who won on this.  You won't find it anywhere.  

-WEST VIRGINIA (+21):  Couldn't believe West Virginia was getting 21 against a good but flawed Oklahoma team.  Took two seconds to jump on this easy winner.

-OHIO (-4.5):  Just got under the line by winning by six but Ohio should have actually destroyed North Texas.  Still we will take it.

-Colorado State (+10.5):  Was a gut feeling here against a Tulsa team I don't respect.  Winner!

LOSSES

-TEMPLE (+3):  Dumb, dumb, and dumb.  Will never look at Temple again this season.

-MISSOURI (-17):  Close but not cigar.

-OREGON STATE (-27):  Sigh!

-USC (-15.5):  Damn Lane Kiffin sucks.

-IDAHO (+28):  Still had a winning week.

So overall we are now 9-5 going in to Week 3 and looking for more.  Be sure to get on board for Week 3 picks which will be delivered via e-mail towards the weekend.

Friday, September 6, 2013

RYAN STEELE WINNER ON CENTRAL FLORIDA FRIDAY NIGHT!!!!

Another day and another winner. This time I tabbed Central Florida giving 24.5 to woeful FIU. Big spread but no doubt about this one. 38-0 later my leans are 2-0 and best bets are 2-0. More on tap for Saturday.

RYAN STEELE'S COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 2 FRIDAY NIGHT PICKS

Two games Friday night.  Let's take a quick gander.

BOSTON COLLEGE (-3) VS. Wake Forest:******THIS GAME IS ONE OF RYAN STEELE'S BEST BETS FOR COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 2 AND IS FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.  USE THE BUY NOW TAB ON THE HOMEPAGE TO PURCHASE.*****

CENTRAL FLORIDA (-24.5) VS. Florida International:  Central Florida passed the smell test last week in a 38-7 destruction of Akron but the Zips are nothing to write home about so we don't truly know the scope of how good they are.  They do however qualify in a very profitable 24-9 ATS home favorite angle which goes with teams that win the opener.  THE PICK:  Central Florida (-24.5)


RYAN STEELE'S NFL PICKS WEEK 1

By Ryan Steele

***Already have a best bet winner in the books with Denver (-7.5) over Baltimore.  Got four more Best Bets that you can access by purchasing using the BUY NOW tab on the homepage.  Picks will be promptly delivered via e-mail.  Here is how the rest of the schedule looks with leans or no opinions on the other contests.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS (-7) VS. Tennessee Titans:  The Titans are one team I just can't ever back on the road given the fact they have a truly horrendous defense and one of the worst passer's in the NFL.  The Steelers meanwhile are almost always money at home, especially in openers.  However the Titans will be able to run on the Steelers which could help them control the clock a bit and keep this one from getting out of hand.  Not in love with the game given the Steelers' own issues on defense but they get the overall lean at home.  THE PICK:  Pittsburgh Steelers (-7)

Kansas City Chiefs (-4) VS. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS:*******THIS GAME IS ONE OF RYAN STEELE'S BEST BETS FOR THE WEEK.  USE THE BUY NOW TAB TO PURCHASE.*****

Seattle Seahawks (-3.5) VS. CAROLINA PANTHERS:  Home underdog alert.  This is another sucker bet line as the oddsmakers clearly want you to bet Seattle given all the pub about them being a Super Bowl contender and giving only 3.5 to a shaky Carolina team who got off to a horrendous start last season. Very tempting indeed but home underdogs in Week 1 have universally been a great bet given the fact the home team feels a bit ticked off at the disrespect they are getting without even playing a game.  Cam Newton is fully capable of keeping the Panthers in this one and a field goal game is not out of the question.  Seattle is a terrific team with the best defense in the NFL however and can easily control the clock.  Too much uncertainty here.  No thanks.  THE PICK:  PASS

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (-9.5) VS. Oakland Raiders:*******THIS GAME IS ONE OF RYAN STEELE'S BETS BETS AND IS FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.  USE THE BUY NOW TAB TO PURCHASE.******

New England Patriots (-8.5) VS. BUFFALO BILLS:  I have said on more than one occasion that home underdogs opening day are always good bets.  This is especially true when it is a divisional game.  The angles are pointing heavily on the betting angles for the Bills BUT the giant issue in this one is the fact E.J. Manuel is making his first start.  Could he pop off for 400-yards passing in his debut like Cam Newton two years ago?  Not likely at all, especially against a Bill Belichick coached team.  The Bills do have a history of hanging with the Patriots at home however so I will lean with them.  THE PICK:  Buffalo Bills (+8.5)

CLEVELAND BROWNS (-1) VS. Miami Dolphins:  Here is another rule of thumb that has helped me make some big money in this business and avoid pitfalls.  Avoid games between two bad teams which is what we have here.  While the Browns and Dolphins stand every chance of improving, they still have a long way to go to get to playoff mode.  Thus I always throw games like these out.  However in the interest of helping those who have to pick every game, the Browns have a 32-10 ATS angle as a slight favorite at home opening week against a non-division foe.  THE PICK:  Cleveland Browns (-1)

CHICAGO BEARS (-3) VS. Cincinnati Bengals:********THIS GAME IS ONE OF RYAN STEELE'S BEST BETS FOR THE WEEK AND IS FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.  USE THE BUY NOW TAB TO PURCHASE.*****

DETROIT LIONS (-5) VS. Minnesota Vikings:******THIS GAME IS ONE OF RYAN STEELE'S BEST BETS FOR THE WEEK AND IS FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.  USE THE BUY NOW TAB TO PURCHASE.******

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (-3) VS. Atlanta Falcons:  Best game of the week hands down between two of the best offenses in all of football.  They split the series last season and are likely to do so in 2013 as well.  Defense is in short supply on both sides and in an expected shootout like this if the spread if 3 or less, you ride with the home team.  THE PICK:  New Orleans Saints (-3)

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (-3.5) VS. New York Jets:  If it wasn't for the Jacksonville Jaguars, the New York Jets would be the worst team in the entire NFL.  They throw rookie QB Geno Smith to the wolves and the kid if clearly not ready for this off his 3-INT mess in his last preseason game versus the New York Giants.  On top of that, star CB Darrell Revis is back with a massive chip on his shoulder going up against his old team.  The Buc's have one of the most improved defenses in football so this one can get ugly quick.  THE PICK:  Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-3.5)

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (-4.5) VS. Green Bay Packers:  Conflicting angles going in both directions here so this is a scary one.  With the spread at 4.5, it is in the danger area of being volatile.  The Packers had no answer for Kapernick in the playoffs last season however and that the image that stand out in my brain.  THE PICK:  San Francisco 49ers (-4.5)  BONUS:  THE OVER of 48 looks like a great bet!!!!!!!!!!

ST. LOUIS RAMS (-4.5) VS. Arizona Cardinals:  My mantra of avoiding betting in games between two bad teams is in play here but the 4.5 is high in my opinion as I thought this would be a classic 3.  THE PICK:  Arizona Cardinals (+4.5)

DALLAS COWBOYS (-3.5) VS. New York Giants:  Toughest game to call of the week.  The Giants are 4-0 in Jerry Jones' new stadium but you have to think Dallas is going to be pumped to stop that trend.  The angles go both ways in this one, with Dallas qualifying for a 20-6 ATS home favorite angle versus a divisional foe, while the Giants haev a 33-19-2 ATS line going their way.  Flip a coin or pass.  THE PICK:  PASS

WASHINGTON REDSKINS (-3.5) VS. Philadelphia Eagles:  The big unknown is how Chip Kelly's offense will work in a real game that counts.  No one knows which makes this game one big risk to invest in.  No thanks you II.  THE PICK:  PASS

Houston Texans (-3.5) VS. San Diego Chargers:  Another sucker bet here as Houston will be played by the majority given the low line.  The Chargers have rebuilt their entire front office and while QB Philip Rivers looks on the downside of his career, the extra half-point has me leaning their way.  THE PICK:  San Diego Chargers (+3.5)


RYAN STEELE NAILS BEST BET ON DENVER (-7.5) THURSDAY NIGHT

By Ryan Steele

That's right folks.  Absolutely dominated last night with my first BEST BET of the season and kudos to those who purchased the package before the game.  Hope you made a lot of money.  I did well :).

Now as far as the game and the line was concerned, this was a CLASSIC "sucker bet."  By sucker bet I mean that the oddsmakers BEGGED you all to take the Ravens by installing the line at -8.5 early this week.  How could the defending Super Bowl champs be getting 8.5?  Hell that is a steal!!!! probably went the thinking of many uninformative bettors.  Well Vegas got what they were looking for as a ton of money went Baltimore's way which eventually lowed the number to -7.5.  Still the money poured in on Baltimore while yours truly didn't think twice to take Denver, EVEN at -8.5 which I did.  Why?  When Vegas tells you to do one thing, you do the other.  Also the motivation was CLEARLY on Denver's side after that rough loss in the playoffs last season.  Motivation equals covers.  So I laughed all the way to the bank.  Hope you did too.

So that means I am now 2-0 in college football and 1-0 with the NFL in a great start.  I got four more plays for Week 1 NFL and more than that in college football Week 2 so be sure to make the purchase of the picks so you too can get on the winning.  Use the BUY NOW tab on the homepage so I can e-mail you the picks right away.  Good luck my friends.


Thursday, September 5, 2013

RYAN STEELE BEST BET ON DENVER/BALTIMORE THURSDAY NIGHT

That's right folks.  Going to hit the very first game of the season with regards to my prime plays as one side clearly stands above the other when crunching the numbers and angles.  The Broncos/Ravens game is a part of my Week 1 Prime Plays package which can be purchased for $19.99 using the BUY NOW tab above.  You can also purchase the season-pass for $199.99 which is by far the cheapest among the pro handicapping circuit with just as good results.  Already 2-0 on college football (3-0 counting the lean on Florida State).  Hurry and get aboard!!!!!  Time to start winning.  (All picks delivered via e-mail address).

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 2 BETTING LINES

By Ryan Steele

College football Week 2 kicks off tomorrow (Thursday) so let's take a look at the lines of which I plan on destroying to build on my 2-0 prime plays opener.

THURSDAY

EAST CAROLINA -20.5 FAU (away)

FRIDAY

BOSTON COLLEGE -3 Wake Forest
UCF (away) -24.5 FIU

SATURDAY

Florida 3 MIAMI
KENTUCKY 17 Miami Ohio
MICHIGAN STATE 23.5 South Florida
Oklahoma State 26 UTSA
Houston 3 TEMPLE
OHIO 5.5 North Texas
NORTH CAROLINA 21.5 Middle Tennessee
Cincinnati 7.5 ILLINOIS
OKLAHOMA 20.5 West Virginia
GEORGIA 3 South Carolina
OHIO STATE 28 San Diego State
Utah State 9.6 AIR FORCE
TULANE 6 South Alabama
Oregon 21.5 VIRGINIA
Duke 6 MEMHIS
NORTHWESTERN 12 Syracuse
INDIANA 13 Navy
NEBRASKA 28.5 Southern Miss
Texas 7 BYU
LSU 34.5 UAB (away)
MISSOURI 17 Toledo
TULSA 10 Colorado State
AUBURN 13 Arkansas State
BALL STATE 7.5 Army
PENN STATE 23 Eastern Michigan
BAYLOR 27.5 Buffalo
Bowling Green 7.5 KENT STATE
TENNESSEE 13.5 Western Kentucky
KANSAS STATE 10 Louisiana-Lafayette
MICHIGAN 3.5 Notre Dame
OREGON STATE 27 Hawaii
Minnesota 16.5 NEW MEXICO STATE
WYOMING 27.5 Idaho
UTEP 6.5 New Mexico
USC 15 Washington State
Arizona 10.5 UNLV
STANFORD 26.5 San Jose State


Tuesday, September 3, 2013

RYAN STEELE NAILS FLORIDA STATE LEAN OVER PITTSBURGH

Another day and another winner.  Gave you all a free LEAN on Florida State giving 10 to Pittsburgh in a joke of a matchup.  Easy pickings as the oddsmakers screwed up royally there.  Be sure to get on board for Week 2 of the college football season as I see a nice package unfolding.  Use the BUY NOW tab to purchase your picks which will be e-mailed to you promptly on Friday.

Monday, September 2, 2013

FLORIDA STATE/PITTSBURGH PICK

Florida State (-10) VS. PITTSBURGH:  First step for Florida State on their way to a possible BCS game and maybe more.  The Seminoles graded out as the best team in all of college football heading into the season when combining both offense and defense and Pittsburgh has a decent history of starting slow.  Both advanced metrics favor Florida State when they have the football and when Pittsburgh does. Only thing keeping this a prime play is the nice showing of home underdogs Opening Day.  LEAN:  Florida State (-10)

_____Ryan Steele

NFL WEEK 1 LINES

Some interesting contests right out of the chute and already I have my eyes on some interesting possible picks which I will get to later in the week.  Of course I will publish free LEANS which are opinions on the games that I am not playing as prime selections. 

THURSDAY

DENVER 9 Baltimore

SUNDAY

New England 10.5 BUFFALO
PITTSBURGH 7 Tennessee
NEW ORLEANS 3 Atlanta
Tampa Bay 3 NEW YORK JETS
Kansas City 3.5 JACKSONVILLE
CHICAGO 3 Cincinnati
CLEVELAND pick Miami
Seattle 3 CAROLINA
DETROIT 4.5 Minnesota
INDIANAPOLIS 9.5 Oakland
ST. LOUIS 4.5 Arizona
SAN FRANCISCO 4.5 Green Bay
DALLAS 3 New York Giants

MONDAY

WASHINGTON 3.5 Philadelphia
Houston 3.5 SAN DIEGO

2-0 START TO COLLEGE FOOTBALL, BE SURE TO SIGN UP FOR WEEK 2

That's right betting time is here and the college football season is already underway with a 2-0 start thanks to Rutgers (+9.5) over Fresno State and Alabama (-20) over a joke of a Virginia Tech team.  I smelled those two out a mile away and nailed them big time to already earn money for those who got onboard the money train.  Week 2 in college football looks just as promising so be sure purchase the weekly or seasonal package using the BUY NOW tabs above.


NOW I GOT MY OWN PAGE

Once again yours truly is back for another go at it in beating down the spread each and every week of the NFL season.  We have had three winning seasons in three years while with the Boss and am looking to make it four in a row.  Be sure to purchase your season pass to get all the picks e-mailed directly to you.  Or you can simply buy one week at a time.  Use the BUY NOW tab above or on the homepage.

Ryan Steele's Winning Percentages With the Fantasy Sports Boss

2012:  57 percent
2011:  61 percent
2010:  55 percent

RYAN STEELE'S 2013 NFL PICKS SEASON PACKAGE ONLY $249.99.