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Episode 84: NFL – Indianapolis at Dallas

Peter can’t help but vent about the Jim Harbaugh and Michigan situation, as he runs the show solo this week! Rajon Rondo has been traded to the Mavericks, but does that make Dallas a title contender? Meanwhile, baseball free agency continues with the Padres as a big spender, plus Marcus Mariota wins the Heisman trophy. Also, NFL Week 16 predictions against the spread and Sidney Crosby had the mumps.

QUICK HITS

– Jim Harbaugh offered lucrative deal by Michigan
– Rajon Rondo traded to Mavs
– Sidney Crosby had the mumps
– Marcus Mariota wins the Heisman
– San Diego Padres making off-season moves

RECAP

Peter: NFL 3-3
Joel: NFL 4-2

PICK 6

Peter versus Joel
NFL WEEK 16
Detroit at Chicago (+8.5) (SUN, 1 PM ET)
– Atlanta at New Orleans (-6) (SUN, 1 PM ET)
Kansas City at Pittsburgh (-3) (SUN, 1 PM ET)
Indianapolis at Dallas (-3.5) (SUN, 4:25 PM ET)
Seattle at Arizona (+9) (SUN, 8:30 PM ET)
Denver at Cincinnati (+3.5) (MON, 8:30 PM ET)

Episode 81: NFL – New England at Green Bay

The Ray Rice story continues, as the former Baltimore Raven running back wins his appeal! Meanwhile, the NFL Thanksgiving games happened, so Peter and Joel give you their thoughts on the last quarter of the season. Will the Philadelphia 76ers win an NBA game soon? Also, NCAAF Week 14 picks, NFL Week 13 predictions against the spread, and the Red Sox make some Kung Fu Panda moves.

QUICK HITS

– College Football Top Four Teams: BAMA, ORE, FSU, MSU
– Thanksgiving games
– Ray Rice wins appeal, allowed to sign with another team
– Red Sox acquire Sandoval, Hanley Ramirez
– 76ers start 0-15
– Samaje Perine rush record

RECAP

Peter: NCAAF 7-0, NFL 3-3
Joel: NCAAF 4-3, NFL 2-4

PICK 6

Peter versus Joel
NCAAF WEEK 14
– Michigan at Ohio State (-20.5) (SAT, 12 PM ET)
Florida at Florida State (-7.5) (SAT, 3:30 PM ET)
Mississippi State at Ole Miss (+2.5) (SAT, 3:30 PM ET)
Minnesota at Wisconsin (-14.5) (SAT, 3:30 PM ET)
Notre Dame at USC (-7) (SAT, 3:30 PM ET)
– Auburn at Alabama (-8.5) (SAT, 7:45 PM ET)
– Extra Point: Georgia Tech at Georgia (-12) (SAT, 12 PM ET)
— Peter: EXTRA POINT
— Joel: West Virginia at Iowa State (+13) (SAT, 12 PM ET)

NFL WEEK 13
Washington at Indianapolis (-10) (SUN, 1 PM ET)
Cleveland at Buffalo (-3) (SUN, 1 PM ET)
– New Orleans at Pittsburgh (-4.5) (SUN, 1 PM ET)
New England at Green Bay (-3) (SUN, 4:25 PM ET)
– Denver at Kansas City (+1.5) (SUN, 8:30 PM ET)
Miami at New York Jets (+7) (MON, 8:30 PM ET)

Episode 77: NFL – Baltimore at Pittsburgh

The San Francisco Giants win the World Series with an astounding performance by pitcher Madison Bumgarner! Meanwhile, the NBA season tips off, so Peter and Joel give you their predictions for the season. Will the media darling Cavaliers have what it takes to win the title? Also, NCAAF Week 10 picks, NFL Week 9 predictions against the spread, and the debut of the college football playoff rankings.

QUICK HITS

– Giants win World Series
– NBA season preview
– Joe Maddon likely to manage Cubs
– Florida State and Louisville play tonight
– First college football playoff rankings revealed

RECAP

Peter: NCAAF 3-4, NFL 1-5
Joel: NCAAF 5-2, NFL 1-5

PICK 6

Peter versus Joel
NCAAF WEEK 10
Wisconsin at Rutgers (+11) (SAT, 12 PM ET)
TCU at West Virginia (+6) (SAT, 3:30 PM ET)
– Florida vs Georgia (-13) (SAT, 3:30 PM ET)
Auburn at Ole Miss (-2.5) (SAT, 4 PM ET)
Arizona at UCLA (-4) (SAT, 10:30 PM ET)
Utah at Arizona State (-5) (SAT, 11 PM ET)
– Extra Point: Oklahoma State at Kansas State (-14) (SAT, 8 PM ET)
— Peter: Indiana at Michigan (-7) (SAT, 3:30 PM ET)
— Joel: EXTRA POINT

NFL WEEK 9
Arizona at Dallas (-4) (SUN, 1 PM ET)
– New York Jets at Kansas City (-10) (SUN, 1 PM ET)
Washington at Minnesota (-2.5) (SUN, 1 PM ET)
Denver at New England (+3) (SUN, 4:25 PM ET)
– Baltimore at Pittsburgh (-1) (SUN, 8:30 PM ET)
Indianapolis at New York Giants (+3) (MON, 8:30 PM ET)

Episode 76: NCAAF – Ole Miss at LSU

The World Series has begun, so Peter and Joel give their take on whether the Royals or the Giants will win it all. Where does Steve Nash rank all-time, in terms of small point guards, with his career now in jeopardy? Also, NCAAF Week 9 picks, NFL Week 8 predictions against the spread, and Peyton Manning breaks the all-time career passing touchdown record.

QUICK HITS

– World Series begins
– Steve Nash out for year with back problems

RECAP

Peter: NCAAF 4-3, NFL 4-2
Joel: NCAAF 4-3, NFL 4-2

PICK 6

Peter versus Joel
NCAAF WEEK 9
– Texas at Kansas State (-10) (SAT, 12 PM ET)
– Michigan at Michigan State (-17) (SAT, 3:30 PM ET)
– Florida Atlantic at Marshall (-28) (SAT, 3:30 PM ET)
Ole Miss at LSU (+3.5) (SAT, 7:15 PM ET)
Ohio State at Penn State (+14.5) (SAT, 8 PM ET)
– USC at Utah (+1) (SAT, 10:30 PM ET)
– Extra Point: Mississippi State at Kentucky (+14.5) (SAT, 3:30 PM ET)
— Peter: EXTRA POINT
— Joel: West Virginia at Oklahoma State (-1) (SAT, 3:30 PM ET)

NFL WEEK 8
Detroit vs Atlanta (+3.5) (SUN, 9:30 AM ET) (in London, England)
– Chicago at New England (-5.5) (SUN, 1 PM ET)
Philadelphia at Arizona (-2) (SUN, 4:05 PM ET)
Indianapolis at Pittsburgh (+3.5) (SUN, 4:25 PM ET)
Green Bay at New Orleans (-2) (SUN, 8:30 PM ET)
– Washington at Dallas (-10) (MON, 8:30 PM ET)

Episode 70: NCAAF – Georgia at South Carolina

Peter and Joel give their take on Ray Rice’s release and suspension from the NFL for his domestic abuse incident. Is Roger Goodell’s job on the line? Also, NCAAF Week 3 picks, NFL Week 2 predictions against the spread, and the Atlanta Hawks are up for sale.

QUICK HITS

– Ray Rice released/suspended indefinitely
– Adrian Peterson facing arrest
– Atlanta Hawks up for sale, GM Danny Ferry takes leave of absence
– Serena and Cilic win U.S. Open

RECAP

Peter: NCAAF 2-5, NFL 4-2
Joel: NCAAF 2-5, NFL 3-3

PICK 6

Peter versus Joel
NCAAF WEEK 3
– UCF at Missouri (-9.5) (SAT, 12 PM ET)
Georgia at South Carolina (+5.5) (SAT, 3:30 PM ET)
Iowa State at Iowa (-10) (SAT, 3:30 PM ET)
– Tennessee at Oklahoma (-20.5) (SAT, 8 PM ET)
USC at Boston College (+17) (SAT, 8 PM ET)
UCLA vs Texas (+7.5) (SAT, 8 PM ET) (in Arlington, TX)
– Extra Point: Purdue vs Notre Dame (-28.5) (SAT, 7:30 PM ET) (in Indianapolis, IN)
— Peter: Miami (OH) at Michigan (-31) (SAT, 3:30 PM ET)
— Joel: West Virginia at Maryland (-3.5) (SAT, 12 PM ET)

NFL WEEK 2
New England at Minnesota (+3) (SUN, 1 PM ET)
Detroit at Carolina (-2.5) (SUN, 1 PM ET)
– New York Jets at Green Bay (-8) (SUN, 4:25 PM ET)
– Kansas City at Denver (-13) (SUN, 4:25 PM ET)
– Chicago at San Francisco (-7) (SUN, 8:30 PM ET)
Philadelphia at Indianapolis (-3) (MON, 8:30 PM ET)