Against All Odds: Pittsburgh SportsNation's Vegas Picks

By Mike Drakulich, Pittsburgh SportsNation

Presenting PSN's Vegas Picks, a weekly feature matching wits between myself and my dad. I choose the games and make my picks for the week, and my dad (MJD) agrees or disagrees. Each week we include the local teams, Pitt, Penn State, WVU, and the Steelers unless they are not scheduled.

Bowl Season has arrived as two games are scheduled for this Saturday, a little warm up to get you ready for NFL Sunday and some very exciting match-ups.

Last week was another so-so, ho-hum record as I went 4-5-1, same as the elder statesman happened to go, as well, so at least I didn't lose any ground to the ole man! Honestly, though, the trio of Navy, Atlanta, and the Steelers were big time let downs, as I expected those three games to be a cinch...but that is how the cookie crumbles in the world of wagering. Nothing is for certain.

Week 16:

NCAA

New Mexico Bowl: (7-5) Arizona (-9.5) over Nevada (7-5) ...MJD picks Nevada

Idaho Potato Bowl: (10-2) 18 Utah State (-10.5) over Toledo (9-3) ...MJD picks Toledo


NFL

(7-6) Pittsburgh (-1.5) over Dallas (7-6) ...MJD picks Pittsburgh

(9-4) Green Bay (-3) over Chicago (8-5) ...MJD picks Green Bay

(7-6) Minnesota (+3) over St. Louis (6-6) ...MJD picks St Louis

(6-7) Tampa Bay (+3.5) over New Orleans (5-8) ...MJD picks New Orleans

(10-3) Denver (-2.5) over Baltimore (9-4) ...MJD picks Baltimore

(9-4) Indianapolis (+8.5) over Houston (11-2) ...MJD picks Houston

(4-9) Detroit (-6) over Arizona (4-6) ...MJD picks Arizona

(10-3) New England (-5.5) over San Francisco (9-3-1) ...MJD picks San Francisco


* BOLD denotes Home Team


Standings:


Mike P. Drakulich (Jr): Last Week: 4-5-1 / Overall: 75-63-2**

Mike J. Drakulich (Sr): Last Week: 4-5-1 / Overall: 67-71-2**

**Replacement Refs costing 1 win


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