If you haven't heard, let me tell you about the best tag team in pro wrestling for a long damn time now, #demboys aka the Briscoes, the current and 7-time Ring of Honor World Tag Team champions. Hailing from a chicken farm on Sandy Fork by god Delware, the Briscoes are two of the realest guys in the sport today.
My first introduction to Jay and Mark, the Briscoes came when watching CZW's inaugural Best of Best tournament. From that day, its been a pleasure to watch the career of #demboys progress. During the second round of the tournament, the brothers faced off in a classic encounter that caught the attention of the many die-hard wrestling fans.
The Briscoes have been with ROH since Day 1 (great promo about that). At the time, Mark was 17 and too young to compete in Pennsylvania. Lately dem boys have been cutting some great promos like this one which is relevant as they are set to defend the straps vs. the Young Bucks at ROH's 10th anniversary show on March 3rd.
Since I know Billy is on the Pats at -2.5 or better, that is the side I am on too. It's easy to get carried away during the Super Bowl with all the props and whatnot but I decided to keep it simple. There is certainly a lot of value to be found.
The only prop I'm focused on is if Kelly Clarkson will sing the national anthem in over/under 1:34. I am on the under 1:34 however insider sources at the sound check in Indy have her test runs coming in at almost exactly 1:34. She normally sings her anthems in less time but might be adding a little for such a big occassion. However, I still feel good about the under. Not the greatest bet in the world but I see value!
I am also locking in my UFC 143 picks and scouring the internet high and low for free Super Bowl contests.
I've been watching UFC Primetime and while Carlos Condit is a great dude, the UFC needs Nick Diaz to win to set up the epic Diaz vs. GSP bout later this year. I think the cardio of Diaz gives him the edge and would not be suprised to see this fight going all five rounds with Diaz winning 3 or 4 rounds. Diaz is currently a -225 favorite.
Last week, I looked really square going 0-2 to make me 4-2 on the year. I felt like the Bengals-Texans looked much worse than it was. The JJ Watt interception turned the game and the defense did a great job the rest of the game. The Steelers bet was just bad.
The Cincy-Houston game is off to a great start with Cincy leading 7-0 in what should be low scoring. I was on CIN +3 and the moneyline. And then when lots of money came in on Houston, got a little more of Cincy at +4 and +180 moneyline.
NO-Detroit
Don't have much action on this game, included it in a few teasers. Even with Drew Brees, I don't think -10.5 or -11 offer much value. Looks really nice teased down though.
Atl-NYG
No action at all on this game. Giants are pretty hot right now but still lots of people expecting Falcons upset.
Pitt-Den
-8 and -9 is a lot for a road team in the playoffs especially one as banged up as Pitt. But Tebow is so horrible, I still really like this play.
Last week's Week 17 picks went 4-0 with the Bengals teaser also covering to add a bonus. Let us take a look at tow picks for Wild Card weekend.
Steelers -8 vs. Broncos
This is a lot to lay a road team in the NFL playoffs esp. with an offense looking as dismal as the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, Tim Tebow will be lucky to score any points against the solid Pittsburgh D. Only way Denver covers is if this game goes under so that might be a good bet as well.
Bengals +3 vs. Texans
Bengals should have beat the Texans the first go round even though that was a home game. Texan's offense is incredibly dismal with the Texans dropping the last 3 including one to the godawful Colts. Bengals should be able to get enough points in this one to beat the Texans straight up so the moneyline looks like a nice bet as well.
