Another season is over... I didn't get the column this season so I got lazy and didn't post anything. Had the best season of my life though and finished with a 51-34-6 Record for a winning record of .594.

I obtained that record in the Pool that I commish each year. This was the 8th year of the pool and just happened to take it down. Here were my picks for the whole year (these can also be viewed at the pools website http://pools4pimps.zoomshare.com/0.html):


Serge’S PICKS FOR WEEK #17
Game Type
Bet Amount-$100(min $10-max $70)
PICK*
N.F.L. Game #1:
$25
Buff +7
N.F.L. Game #2:
$25
GB -6
College Game orN.F.L. Game #3:
$25
Jak PK
N.F.L. Over/Under:
$25
NO-Chi Ov37.5
PRIME TIME:
$50
indy-tenn Ov43
Total:
2-3 $50

Serges PICKS FOR WEEK #16
Game Type
Bet Amount-$100(min $10-max $70)
PICK*
N.F.L. Game #1:
$25
GB -7
N.F.L. Game #2:
$25
Mia +23
College Game orN.F.L. Game #3:
$25
Phi +3
N.F.L. Over/Under:
$25
oak-jac UNDER 39.5
PRIME TIME:
$50
SD -8.5
THURSDAY BONUS GAME:
$50
pitt-stl UNDER 45.5
Total:
3-3 $100

Serge’S PICKS FOR WEEK #15
Game Type
Bet Amount-$100(min $10-max $70)
PICK*
N.F.L. Game #1:
$25
Indy -10.5
N.F.L. Game #2:
$25
NO -3
College Game orN.F.L. Game #3:
$25
Atl +10.5
N.F.L. Over/Under:
$25
Buf-Cle U47
PRIME TIME:
$50 push $25
Minn -7
THURSDAY BONUS GAME:
$50
Denver +1
Total:
2-3-1 $75
Serge’S PICKS FOR WEEK #14
Game Type
Bet Amount-$100(min $10-max $70)
PICK*
N.F.L. Game #1:
$30
Bucs PK
N.F.L. Game #2:
$20
Cle -3.5
College Game orN.F.L. Game #3:
$20
Tenn PK
N.F.L. Over/Under:
$30
Mia-Buf Un 37.5
PRIME TIME:
$50
NO-Atl Ov 42
THURSDAY BONUS GAME:
$50
Chi-Was Un 37.5
Total:
2-4 $70

Serge’S PICKS FOR WEEK #13
Game Type
Bet Amount-$100(min $10-max $70)
PICK*
N.F.L. Game #1:
$25
Detroit +3
N.F.L. Game #2:
$25
Cle PK
College Game orN.F.L. Game #3:
$25
SD -4.5
N.F.L. Over/Under:
$25
Bills-Skins U37.5
PRIME TIME:
$50
Pitt-Cin Under 48
THURSDAY BONUS GAME:
$50
GB-Dal Over 51.5
Total:
4-2 150

Serges PICKS FOR WEEK #12
Game Type
Bet Amount-$100(min $10-max $70)
PICK*
N.F.L. Game #1:
$25
Clevland -4
N.F.L. Game #2:
$25
Denver +3
College Game orN.F.L. Game #3:
$40
LSU -13
N.F.L. Over/Under:
$10
Cards-49ers o38
PRIME TIME:
$50
NE vs Phi over 49
THURSDAY BONUS GAME:
$50
GB-Det O48
Total:
4-2 $135

Serges PICKS FOR WEEK #11
Game Type
Bet Amount-$100(min $10-max $70)
PICK*
N.F.L. Game #1:
$15
Packers -10
N.F.L. Game #2:
$35
Bucs -3
College Game orN.F.L. Game #3:
$15
Nevada +9
N.F.L. Over/Under:
$35
Car-GB O38
PRIME TIME:
$50
Den-Tenn U39.5
Total:
4-1 $100

Serge’S PICKS FOR WEEK #10
Game Type
Bet Amount-$100(min $10-max $70)
PICK*
N.F.L. Game #1:
$30 push 15
Bills -3
N.F.L. Game #2:
$20
GB -6.5
College Game orN.F.L. Game #3:
$30
Dallas -1
N.F.L. Over/Under:
$20
STL-NO over44.5
PRIME TIME:
$50
Indy -3
Total:
3-1-1
85
Serge’S PICKS FOR WEEK #9
Game Type
Bet Amount-$100(min $10-max $70)
PICK*
N.F.L. Game #1:
$30
Sea +2.5
N.F.L. Game #2:
$30
Was -3.5
College Game orN.F.L. Game #3:
$20
vtech +1.5
N.F.L. Over/Under:
$20
Car-Tenn U37
PRIME TIME:
$50
Steelers7.5
Total:
3-2 $90
Serge’S PICKS FOR WEEK #8
Game Type
Bet Amount-$100(min $10-max $70)
PICK*
N.F.L. Game #1:
$20
St Louis +3
N.F.L. Game #2:
$20
Chi -4
College Game orN.F.L. Game #3:
$40
Indy -6.5
N.F.L. Over/Under:
$20
Oak-Tenn Un 41.5
PRIME TIME:
$50
Packers +3
Total:
3-2
$110
Serge’S PICKS FOR WEEK #7
Game Type
Bet Amount-$100(min $10-max $70)
PICK*
N.F.L. Game #1:
$55
NE -13.5
N.F.L. Game #2:
$15 PUSH $8
Dallas -10
College Game orN.F.L. Game #3:
$15
South Fl -2.5
N.F.L. Over/Under:
$15
Balt Buff OV34
PRIME TIME:
$50
Indy -3
Total:
2-2-1
$113
Serge’S PICKS FOR WEEK #6
Game Type
Bet Amount-$100(min $10-max $70)
PICK*
N.F.L. Game #1:
35
NE -3.5
N.F.L. Game #2:
20 push $10
Tenn +3
College Game orN.F.L. Game #3:
25
Pitt -3.5 (college-wed)
N.F.L. Over/Under:
20
Ravens-Rams OV38
PRIME TIME:
$50
NYG -3
Total:
2-2-1 $95
Serge’S PICKS FOR WEEK #5
Game Type
Bet Amount-$100(min $10-max $70)
PICK*
N.F.L. Game #1:
25
Giants -3
N.F.L. Game #2:
25
NE -16
College Game orN.F.L. Game #3:
25
LOUISVILLE-UTAH over 61
N.F.L. Over/Under:
25
No car under 43.5
PRIME TIME:
$50
Bills +10
Total:
$150
5-0
Serge’S PICKS FOR WEEK #4
Game Type
Bet Amount-$100(min $10-max $70)
PICK*
N.F.L. Game #1:
$25
indy -9.5
N.F.L. Game #2:
$25
arizona +6
College Game orN.F.L. Game #3:
$25
wisconsin -7.5
N.F.L. Over/Under:
$25
ari-pitt O41.5
PRIME TIME:
$50
NE -7.5
Total:
$100
3-2
Serge’S PICKS FOR WEEK #3
Game Type
Bet Amount-$100(min $10-max $70)
PICK*
N.F.L. Game #1:
$55 push-$28
Indy -6
N.F.L. Game #2:
$15
Denver -3.5
College Game orN.F.L. Game #3:
$15
Cleveland +3
N.F.L. Over/Under:
$15
StL Tampa Over38.5
PRIME TIME:
$50
NO -4.5
Total:
1-3-1
$43
Serge’S PICKS FOR WEEK #2
Game Type
Bet Amount-$100(min $10-max $70)
PICK*
N.F.L. Game #1:
$35
Denver -9.5
N.F.L. Game #2:
$35
Dallas -3.5
College Game orN.F.L. Game #3:
$15
Buffalo +34
N.F.L. Over/Under:
$15
Colts Titans U 46
PRIME TIME:
$50
Chargers-Cheaters over 46
Total:
$115
4-1
SERGE’S PICKS FOR WEEK #1
Game Type
Bet Amount-$100(min $10-max $70)
PICK*
N.F.L. Game #1:
$25
KC +3
N.F.L. Game #2:
$25
Seattle -6
College Game orN.F.L. Game #3:
$25
Bills +3
N.F.L. Over/Under:
$25
Mia-Was Under 35
PRIME TIME:
$50
49ers -3
THURSDAY BONUS GAME:
$50
Colts -6
Total:
$150
4-1-1

Are You Ready For Some Football?

September is finally here and summer is all but gone. With Labor Day behind us, the time has come to start another NFL season. On Thursday night, Peyton Manning and his Indianapolis Colts will start defending their Superbowl Title as they host last season’s comeback team of the year, the New Orleans Saints.

News stands and Internet blogs are piling up as football fans look to find details that can give them insight into the first week of the gridiron battles. To help everyone along, I’ll be offering my own advice. I’ve been picking games for the last five years and so far boast a winning percentage of 55% against the spread. Although these may be exceptional numbers, I aim to break the elite mark of 60% this season. So stick with me each week as I analyze the schedule and give you my expert advice on four to six NFL games.

Here are this week’s picks:

· Kansas City Chiefs +3.5 @ Houston Texans
In the first four weeks of the season it is important to take advantage of the spreads and take as many underdogs as possible because the general public tends to go heavy on favorites, thus forcing line-setters to balance out the action and making the favorites less attractive. Kansas City’s game against Houston is a perfect example of selecting an underdog early in the season.
Houston’s additions at Quarterback and Running Back will improve this team in the long run. However, before Ahman Green can be a force in Houston’s backfield, he will need at least a couple of weeks to gel and get used to his offensive line’s tendencies, that’s if he doesn’t get hurt before then. On the other hand, Larry Johnson should have a great week and should lead the Chiefs to a win over the Texans. Take the Chiefs with the 3.5 points.

· Detroit Lions +2 @ Oakland Raiders
A weak Raiders team is at home to kick off the season. The Raiders’ do have home-field advantage, but that won’t be enough to get them passed the Detroit Lions. The Lions looked good during the pre-season and they shouldn’t have any problems handling the lowly Raiders. Don’t get me wrong, the Lions are a terrible team too and I wouldn’t pick them any other week. But this Sunday, the Lions will conquer Raider Nation’s Black Hole and they will squeak out the win in a low scoring affair. Take the Lions with the 2 points.

· Tennessee Titans +7 @ Jacksonville Jaguars
The Titans have a young and exciting team and they should be fun to watch this season. Even though Jacksonville has a solid Defensive core, they just aren’t fast enough to stop Vince Young from scrambling and finding ways to gain positive yardage. With Young being on the cover of this year’s edition of the Madden video game, many believe that he will get injured this season because of the Madden Curse. Since 1999, the players that have appeared on the cover of the popular game have either had a serious injury, or the worst season of their careers. However, this is the year that Young will do what the Boston Red Sox did in 2004 and reverse the curse. Take the Titans with the 7 points.

· Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Seattle Seahawks –5.5
Like everything else in this world, there are exceptions to every rule. This is one of the few times that you will see me select a favorite early on in the season. I simply could not resist this soft line. The Seahawks looked good in all aspects of their game in the pre-season. Look for Matt Hasselbeck to bounce back after his worst season as a starter last year. Between him, Shaun Alexander and Deion Branch, they should have enough firepower to light up the scoreboard against Jon Gruden’s Bucs. Take the Seahawks at minus 5.5.

With all the off-season transactions and drama, this season should be an enjoyable one for any football fan. I hope you’re all as excited as I am about the first week of the NFL season. After all, none of us have a losing record – yet. Until next week, Break your Bookie and Squish the Fish.

2006 NFL Season Final Numbers

Well well well, here we are, 6 months later and I am finally updating my final numbers from this past NFL Season. This was certainly an exciting season as Payton and the Colts were finally crowned as the Champions of the NFL. After many strong seasons the Colts finally managed to reach the Superbowl and win it in, despite the Bears' kickoff return touchdown on the first play of the game.

After it was all set and done, I would have to say that I too had a very successful season handicapping both NFL and College football games. Unlike the 2006 Indianapolis Colts, I did not achieve my original goal of .600%, but I must say that my skills as a handicapper have improved drastically.

Here are my final numbers from this past season:

College Record (14-6-1) .691
Monday Night Football Record (6-4) .600

Overall Record (44-37-1) .543

Next year i will still aim high and hope to reach the elite mark of .600 Overall. Until next September, Break your Bookie and Squish the Fish!!!

Week #16 Picks

Well with 2 weeks to go in the season, this is where games start getting interesting. Teams are resting starters and others are giving it their all to get that wild card spot. This equates to tough decisions by bettors and cappers alike. Here are my picks for the week:

NFL: Rams -2 WIN
NFL: Broncos -3 LOSS
Over-Under: Car-Atl Under 40.5 WIN
MNF: Jets-Phins Over 37 LOSS
MNF: Eagles +7 WIN

Another good pick this week are the Chargers at -4 in Seattle. I'll be back early next week to give you an update on my record going into the final week of the season. Until then... Break your Bookie and Squish the Fish!!!

Week #15 Selections

This has been a very busy for me. I did not have time to make any weekend picks but I do have a couple of solid selections for tonight's Monday Nighter and for the first Bowl Game of the season tomorrow. I hope to improve on my current record:

Overall Record (39-34-1) .534
Monday Night Football Record (4-3) .572
College Record (14-5-1) .725

Here are the picks that will help me improve on this. I am happy with my season thus far but I wont be satisfied until I hit the .600 mark:

MNF: Colts -3 WIN
Poinsettia Bowl: Northern Illinois +12.5 LOSS

I promise to have my picks early next week. Until then... Break your Bookie and Squish the Fish!!!

N.F.L. Week #14

This week my picks are all posted on http://www.pools4pimps.zoomshare.com/. Just in case you are too lazy to click, here they are:

NFL: Atl Falcons -3 WIN
NFL: Ind Colts -1 LOSS
Over-Under: Broncos-Chargers Over 42 WIN
NFL: SD Chargers -6.5 WIN
Prime Time (THU): Browns-Steelers Over 33 WIN

No college this week but I promise to post some Bowl Selections when the lines come out on www.americasline.com. Until then... Break you Bookie and Squish the Fish!!!

Week #13 Selection

Short and sweet... Here they are:

NFL: Colts -7 LOSS
NFL: KC -5 LOSS
O/U: Packers-Jets Under 43 LOSS
College: Florida -2 WIN
College O/U: USC-UCLA Under 47 WIN
MNF: Panthers -2.5 LOSS

Overall Record (33-29-1)
Monday Night Football (4-2)

Back with the results on Tuesday. Until then... Break your Bookie and Squish the Fish!!!