Cowboys Losing In December Boosts Packers vs. Ravens on Monday Night Football – NFL Picks

The Dallas Cowboys losing in December has become part of the landscape, no matter how much team owner Jerry Jones wants to downplay it. Sunday’s loss to the Giants furthers the importance of tonight’s Packers vs. Ravens match-up on Monday Night Football.

Before Sunday’s Cowboys’ loss, the common stance was that of a physical game in wintry Wisconsin. The Packers can now aim for a first round bye if they win at least 4 of their next 5 games. They have reason to be optimistic based on the following chart which shows how the Dallas Cowboys fare in December games.

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Iverson Answers 76ers Call To Start Resurgence, Against Nuggets – NBA Picks (12/07/09)

Allen Iverson is coming out of retirement. In the tearful press conference video below, Iverson answers reporters’ questions on why he has answered the Philadelphia 76ers call to help restart a franchise which not long ago complied and traded him. Iverson’s return means that he will, not only, start games but also the 76ers resurgence at the box office.

The Denver Nuggets come into town to face a Philadelphia team that has lost 8 straight games, and 10 out of 11. Iverson’s return changes this path in the sense that he provides something the team is missing: leadership. The Sixers lost it when they refused to re-sign Andre Miller this past summer. It was a confusing move, not to offer him the same type of deal that he got from the Portland Trail Blazers.

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Oden Injury To Open Up Trail Blazers Trade Talks – NBA Picks (12/06/09)

Last night’s injury to Center Greg Oden dampened the mood on an impressive Portland Trail Blazers' win against the Houston Rockets. But, look for the Oden injury to open up Trail Blazers trade talks. Many will talk of a jinx that has befallen the team when it comes to injury to Portland big men: Bill Walton, Sam Bowie and Greg Oden.

When GMs call to offer their sympathy for the Oden injury, theywill also make their pitch as to why they are Portland’s best trade partner Look for the New York Knicks and Philadelphia76’ers to be first in the mix. The Knicks are looking for young players on cheap contracts and might be willing to offer David Lee, especially if it helps them unload Jared Jeffries.

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LeBron Dancing Is Bulls’ Shot – NBA Picks (12/05/09)

Getting embarrassed on national television is one thing. LeBron dancing to the rhythm of the beating they were taking is another. The Bulls’ shot to right the ship is tonight against the Toronto Raptors. That is why it is my marquee match-up for tonight Even Money’s NBA Picks.

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Even Money’s NBA Picks: ESPN, LeBron vs. Rose; Kobe vs. Wade (12/04/09)

Tonight the player match-ups are more intriguing than the team ones as the LeBron James (Cleveland Cavaliers) faces Derrick Rose (Chicago Bulls). Then, later Kobe Bryant (L.A. Lakers) welcomes Dwyane Wade (Miami Heat) to the Staples Center. Both games are televised nationally on ESPN.

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Cleveland, Over

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Even Money’s NFL PICKS Week 13– All Sunday Games, Vikings Full Speed

Vikings vs Cardinals is my other my marquee match-ups for NFL Picks Week 13. The question is whether Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota offense can run over the Arizona Cardinals.
Minnesota (-3.5), Over (48) – Vikings have one focus - the Superbowl - and they, along with Peterson, are full speed ahead.
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Even Money’s NBA Picks: NBA ON TNT, KG vs. Duncan (12/03/09)

Celtics vs. Spurs is my marquee match-up for today’s NBA Picks. The game is tonight's nationally televised NBA ON TNT opener, featuring KG vs. Duncan Since losing two in a row and the last one to the Indiana Pacers, the Boston Celtics have won 5 out 6 games. The one loss comes at the hands of the most dominant of the teams they faced – the Orlando Magic. Celtics are a very balanced team that lets opponents dictate flow. Three of four losses are to upper-echelon teams and come on the front end of a back to back.

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Even Money’s NFL PICKS Week 13– Cowboys, Giants: Standing Tall or Coming Up Short?

Cowboys vs. Giants is one of my marquee match-ups for NFL Picks Week 13. The playoff implications are clear for Dallas and New York. Dallas still has an outside shot of a bye but at worse can host a home playoff game by winning 4 of the next 5 games. For New York, winning 4 of the next 5 games give them a mathematical chance at a playoff Wild Card seeding.

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Even Money’s NBA Picks December 2, 2009: Raptors vs Hawks

Raptors vs Hawks is my marquee match-up for today’s NBA Picks. It is the battle of two players – Chris Bosh and Joe Johnson - who are playing for the “Maximum”, and to the possible detriment of their team. Though nothing in their individual numbers indicate a “me-first” disposition, recent losses show that the teams are not focused.

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Even Money’s NFL PICKS Week 13 Thursday Night Football – Jets, Bills: Not Legal Tender

Even Money’s NFL PICKS Week 13 Thursday Night Football – Jets, Bills: Not Legal Tender
Jets vs Bills is Thursday’s match-up for NFL Picks Week 13. The battle features two New York teams that will most likely be left out in the cold when playoffs are slotted. The New York Jets are favored by 3 points. Since the home team normally gets up to 3 points, then the odds are-makers have the Jets winning by up to 6 points.

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Even Money’s NBA Picks December 1, 2009: Heat vs Trail Blazers

Even Money’s NBA Picks December 1, 2009: Heat vs Trail Blazers

Even Money’s NBA Picks November 30, 2009: Grizzlies vs Jazz

Even Money’s NBA Picks November 30, 2009: Grizzlies vs Jazz

Even Money’s NFL PICKS Week 12 Monday Night Football – Patriots, Saints Come Marching In

Week 12 Monday Night Football – Patriots, Saints

Even Money’s NBA Picks November 29, 2009: Rockets vs Thunder

Even Money’s NBA Picks November 28, 2009: Trail Blazers vs Jazz

Even Money’s NBA Picks November 28, 2009: Trail Blazers vs Jazz

Even Money’s NFL PICKS Week 12 - Sunday Games

Even Money’s NFL PICKS Week 12 – Texans, Colts: Stampede or Two-Step?

Even Money’s NBA Picks November 27, 2009: Cavaliers vs Bobcats

Read the article for today's marquee match-up: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Charlotte Bobcats Even Money’s NBA Picks 11/27/09

Even Money’s NBA Picks November 26, 2009: Magic vs Hawks

Read the article for today's marquee match-up: Orlando Magic vs Atlanta Hawks Even Money’s NBA Picks 11/26/09

Even Money’s NFL Picks Week 12 Thursday Games

Even Money's NBA Picks 11/25/09

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NBA PCM Team Ranking – Season 2008-09

NBA PCM Team Ranking – Season 2008-09

The PCM (Positive Contribution Meter) is a Composite System that analyzes team and player results using the same formula, across 3 categories, and measures on the “aggregate”, making no adjustments for minutes played.