deskgameFor what it’s worth, I’m not into gambling. Casinos are as almost pleasant as purgatory to me. But a lottery makes sense. A good thing, if education gets a boost from our collective ventures into the vice life. That money-sucking sound from every lottery state around us is mind-numbing. And blood-sucking.
deskgameDon’t nitpick about how the odds and rankings compare. Tennessee entered this week undefeated and ranked No. 1 in the nation but lost to Florida on the road by 30 points. With so much parity in college basketball, the regular season is more of a survival challenge than an expectation to win every game.
deskgameThat type of dependability matters in big games, and if the Fighting Irish’s ground game stalls, Leonard could be forced to throw more than he typically does. Greathouse could have himself a terrific evening.
deskgameI also enjoy the Jackpot feature on the homepage that showcases the largest jackpots available to win across multiple games.
deskgameOne bet to consider is Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith to record 125+ receiving yards (+290 odds). Smith has been unguardable in the CFP and averaged 145 yards in the Buckeyes' last two games. Texas has a stout pass defense but surrendered 296 yards against Arizona State in the quarterfinal.