Bruce and I with this week’s Take The Points, our attempt at education, information and entertainment on all things sports. Hey, I said it was an attempt, not that we pulled it off. Lots of EURO talk. some NBA and … Continue reading Take The Points–July 2, 2021
The calendar turns to July, which just brings us one month closer to the return of college football. I know, I know. I’ll wait for you to wipe away the tears of anticipation. Betting odds are up for the national title, with all the usual suspects. Top 10, via Draftkings Team Odds 1 Alabama +225 2 Clemson +300 3 Ohio St +400 4 Oklahoma +650 5 Georgia +700 6 Iowa St +2800 7 LSU +4000 7 Texas A&M +4000 7 Florida +4000 10 Texas +5000 One of the first things I look at when looking at preseason futures (usually win … Continue reading National Title Odds and Returning Production
We had all four of us back together again? What was the special occasion? Well, mostly schedules breaking right, but also, the NFL Draft plus the Kentucky Derby in the same weekend. We led off the NFL Draft talk, doing … Continue reading Take The Points–April 30, 2021
We finally got the whole gang back together. After more than a year of doing solo guests shows for Take The Points, we got all four of us together. What momentous occasion could spur such a development? Well, the NCAA … Continue reading Take The Points–March 19, 2020 (Calcutta Style)
Between the multiple jobs this year, including a high school sprint through basketball season, along with the Covid unknowns, I did not do my weekly college basketball power ratings this year. Well, I felt like doing them for the tournament. I guess I just got the itch while doing some brackets. So, here are my power ratings for all 68 teams in the field. Remember, these are spread ratings, so the lower the number the better. For example, Gonzaga at 0 is the baseline. They would be a 9.1-point favorite over Kansas, for example. Illinois would be a 5.9-point favorite … Continue reading From Gonzaga To Norfolk: Power Rating The Tournament Teams
Here is this week’s episode of Take The Points, on Wabash TV. Bruce and Weez this week. 0:00–Intro, community calendar, national days 16:00–National championship game recap 27:00–NFL talk, Saturday picks 40:20–NFL, Sunday picks 53:30–Super Bowl picks 56:00–NHL Stanley Cup picks … Continue reading Take The Points–Jan. 15, 2020
With the regular season in the rearview, it is time to see how Bruce and I did on our win total predictions. NFC NFC East Weez Bruce Cowboys 9.5 Over Over Eagles 9.5 Under Under Giants 6.5 Under Over Redskins 5.5 Under Under NFC West 49ers 10.5 Under Under Seahawks 9.5 Under Over Rams 8.5 Under Under Cardinals 7 Over Over NFC North Vikings 9 Under Under Packers 9 Under Under Bears 8.5 Under Under Lions 6.5 Over Over NFC South Saints 10.5 Over Over Buccaneers 9.5 Under Under Falcons 7.5 Over Over Panthers 5.5 Under Under So, in the … Continue reading Preseason NFL Over/Under Predictions Review: An exercise in mediocrity.
Here is this week’s episode of Take The Points, on Wabash TV. Bruce and Jamey this week. Season To Date Best Bet Results Weez: NCAA 20-10, NFL 14-16, Total 34-26, Superdog 33.5.Bruce: NCAA 17-14, NFL 17-15, Total 34-29, Superdog 32.Jamey: … Continue reading Take The Points–Jan. 8, 2020
With the NFL regular season completed, and the Heisman out of the way tonight. it is time to take a quick look at the NFL postseason awards, how I would vote and how I expect it to go. NFL MVP What I think it will be: 1) Aaron Rodgers. 2) Patrick Mahomes 3) Josh Allen. How I would vote: 1) Patrick Mahomes. 2) Aaron Rodgers. 3) Derrick Henry. This is Aaron Rodgers’ award by almost all accounts. He has the narrative of “the old man’s last hurrah” and the argument that the younger Patrick Mahomes has plenty of time to … Continue reading NFL Postseason Awards
Here is this week’s episode of Take The Points, on Wabash TV. Bruce and Lucas this week. 0:00–Intro, community calendar, national days, what’s on TV 14:20–NCAA football 25:00–NCAA football bets 37:00–NFL 43:00–NFL Bets 51:00–Black Monday predictions, college basketball Season To … Continue reading Take The Points–Jan. 1, 2020
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