NBA.......

Pacers -3 over Celtics. This line stinks like the cabbie who dropped me off at La Guardia last week. The Celtics just came off an impressive win over the Magic, despite being down over twenty points in the second half. Guess what? This is an old team and will be running on empty tonight. While I ordinarily have disdain for the road favorite, not all are created equal. Situational release: Pacers -3 over Celts.....


Suns vs. Trailblazers Over 192. This is not the same Suns squad of years ago, however they are still capable of putting up points. Furthermore, the Trailblazers should have no problems scoring at will. Why pick the winner when the over is staring you right in the face? Consider this a gift.....Suns-Blazers Over 192.

2012: Year Of The Dog

Without a clue as to what the Chinese have to say about 2012, we at Propick Sports are declaring it: the year of the dog! After a rough Christmas weekend, we are treading lightly this week, since many games have a preseason atmosphere. There are however, some compelling story lines and games with major playoff implications.

Chiefs +3 over Broncos. This line may be +2.5 by kickoff time. Have no fear. After laying an egg against the Raiders last week, the Chiefs have an interim head coach looking to make a case for leading this team for the next year and beyond. As for quarterback Kyle Orton, he was absolutely vilified by Denver fans. How badly was he treated? Try having billboards calling for your benching littered throughout the roadways in Denver. One must always be cautious with regards to "betting emotionally" but we at Propick are confident in this call. Chiefs +3 over Broncos.

Lions -5 over Packers. No this is not a misprint. Green Bay at home is ordinarily a no brainer in this matchup. However, the Packers have nothing to play for with the #1 seen in the NFC and home field already secured. With Aaron Rodgers and several other starters benched, expect the Lions to pull away in what is the equivalent of a preseason game.

Dallas +3 (and moneyline +125) over Giants. In full disclosure, the president of Propick Sports is a season ticket holder and Giants fan. That said, this line absolutely stinks. With rumors swirling over Tony Romo's injured hand, Felix Jones not being able to play,etc, the line remained at Giants -3. With the public leaning heavily on the Giants (and expecting a convincing victory), it is hard to climb aboard the common man express. The Release.....Cowboys +3 over the Giants.

Merry Christmas........

My two Monster plays this weekend are: Kansas City -2.5 and Arizona +4.5. Due to family/holiday obligations there is no time for a write up. Load up on these games and thank us later!

From all of us at Propick Sports Have a Merry Christmas.

Stay Classy San Diego.............

Despite a dismal 6-7 record, the San Diego Chargers find themselves only one point underdogs in tonight's contest against the Baltimore Ravens. While the Chargers have played better as of late, they are still a train wreck. Head coach Norv Turner has managed to keep his job in previous years as a result of the Chargers late season heroics. That said, this year should prove to be too much for Norv to overcome.

The Ravens are 10-3 and find themselves in a position to stay atop their division and possibly secure homefield advantage throughout the playoffs. In addition, they should be getting middle linebacker Ray Lewis back for tonight's game. With the Chargers offensive line struggling and battling injuries, common sense suggests the Ravens win this game going away.

Chargers +1 over the Ravens. This line opened the day at Chargers +2.5. After seeing underdogs cover all day, I am going to side with Vegas on this one. The smartest minds are in Vegas, not in anytown USA. You want to follow the common man off a cliff? Be my guest. Tonight I will be releasing the Chargers who traditionally come alive in the month of December......Stay Classy San Diego. Chargers +1 over the Ravens.

Total Of The Year!!!!

Bills vs Dolphins UNDER 42.5. No write up due to time constraints. I will be releasing more holiday winners later. Stay Tuned!!!

Mr. Personality......

In an attempt to regain some much needed relevance in the Los Angeles football scene, the Bruins of UCLA, made the mother of all splashes. Rather than opting for the "it" coach to lure their fans back to the Rose Bowl, UCLA decided on former NFL crybaby/siss face Jim Mora jr. Despite having zero college coaching experience, Mora's immaturity should serve him well going forward.

Whether it was the smug attitude towards everyone in his wake, or just his expressions that conjured up images of a child having his ball taken away from him, I cannot wait until this guy goes up against Lane Kiffin and the Trojans. Regardless of who wins, I cannot recall two sons of coaches with such cantankerous personalities being matched up against each other mano a mano. In fact, the game will be an afterthought. The pre and post game whining and bellyaching along the sidelines for sixty minutes is all I care about. Whoever emerges victorious from their epic battles will look like the kid who got the keys to a brand new car, while the loser will look as if they are in desperate need of a diaper change. Well done UCLA, well done!

Now onto college hoops. If I do not regain my handicapping form, I will be the Jim Mora jr. of prognosticating. Today's college GOY (game of year for any neophytes out there) is Michigan State +4 over Gonzaga. Izzo has a big, talented young squad and there is no better coach in the college ranks. When Michigan State loses, it is a result of being outclassed, not out hussled. The Release.....Michigan State +4.

Aloha.....

After an icy past few NFL releases, I will keep it short. While no one likes a quitter, no one can tolerate a Loser! With that in mind, I release Hawaii +2.5 over Pacific tonight in NCAA hoops.

While some may view this as a desperate attempt to get back on the horse, I choose to view this as a wise investment. Good luck all!