(Irrational advice for the gambler trying to win big just to break even for the holidays)
NFL
San Diego Chargers (+3) vs. Tennessee Titans – Now that the in-laws are busy helping your kids clean up after Christmas dinner, it’s time to sneak away for a little NFL action. The Chargers are red hot having covered the spread in 5 of their last seven and amazingly are a perfect 5-0 against the number when visiting Tennessee. As for the Titans and that feel good holiday story of Vince Young, well, they might be rolling but they’re only 6-8 against the spread this season. You might have to sneak in a few extra sips of grandma’s special eggnog to get through the holiday but at least there’s more opportunities to make back the money you spent on presents.
College Football
Boston College (+7 ½) vs. USC – The half point, a degenerate’s best friend. The Trojans might be without their do everything tailback because of an early Christmas present but with him they’re only 3-9 against the spread this year. As for BC, they’re just above average having covered in 6 out of 11 contests. Pete Carroll loves sticking it to us degenerates but I have faith that he’ll do the right thing and take a knee when his team is up 30-24 late in the fourth. He’d better, or else this holiday is going to be uglier than your mother-in-law’s upper lip. Better make sure you keep your flask handy all weekend. You’ll need to drink heavily just to handle your crazy family never mind your gambling woes.
English Premier League
Tottenham vs. Fulham (+185) – While the house is quiet, get your ass out of bed early, spike that morning coffee and let it ride on Fulham. I don’t normally advise betting against Harry Redknapp but Craven Cottage is turning into a house of pain for the visitors lately, just ask Man U. Fulham ran all over the Red Devils with an impressive 3-0 win and now they’re looking to stick it to the Spurs. You’d better hope this one pays off otherwise your New Year’s plans might be scaled down slightly. Don’t worry; the wife will understand when you tell her watching the ball drop is the same as being there.
To all my degenerate friends out there, I wish you a safe and happy holiday and may all your parlays pay out.
(Chris Shellcroft is the lead blogger for Just Blog Baby, occasional contributor on Lake Show Life and an all around righteous dude. You can follow him on Twitter.)
