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Are you a degenerate gambler? Perhaps you’re someone who picks games against the spread just for fun and to see how smart you really aren’t? If this describes you, or if you just like to be entertained by a crazy sports columnist, you’re in luck, because you’ve stumbled across Against All Odds: NCAA and NFL Picks, a weekly post from the start of the football season, all the way to the Super Bowl, where me, Mike Drakulich (PSN), the man behind Pittsburgh SportsNation, takes on my father, Michael J. Drakulich (MJD), in picking NCAA and NFL games against the Vegas line! Check out the Draftkings welcome offer to see how you can win big and find many bonuses.
I cover both the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pitt Panthers during the season for the fabulous NGSCSports.com!
Normally, we always include the local teams here in Western Pennsylvania, which are Pitt, Penn State, West Virginia, and the Pittsburgh Steelers among our weekly picks. This gives me the chance to take shots at the opposing teams I really dislike, enraging certain readers, and adding delight to my busy weekends.
All in all, both my dad and I are pretty good at picking these games, but don’t take our word for it. You’re on your own when you place your bets, so don’t blame us if you lose… but you can share your winnings with us if you wish.
Itchy vs Scratchy. Pepsi vs Coke. Black Spy vs White Spy. Cheers vs Gary’s Old Towne Tavern. History is full of rivalries, but none are better than father vs son! Who will rise above the other this season and become the 2022-23 Against All Odds Champion?
It’s the final week of the regular season in the NFL, and the College Football Championship on Monday night in this week’s edition of Against All Odds.
This Saturday has two NFL games to be enjoyed on Orthodox Christmas, where we Serbs will be celebrating Christmas with family and friends all day, enjoying superb food, drinks, with pig on the dinner table, and pigskin on the TV.
There will be no better gift given than the news today that Damar Hamlin, former of our Pitt Panthers and now with the Buffalo Bills, has shown a remarkable recovery after suffering cardiac arrest on the field last Monday night featuring the Bills and Bengals.
Prayers to Damar for his continued recovery to full health, and a Merry Christmas to all who celebrate this weekend.
Catch you all next week for the start of the NFL Playoffs!
Week 19
Against All Odds Lines as of 1/6/2023
NFL
Saturday, January 7th
Kansas City (13-3) at Las Vegas (6-10)
Game Time: 4:30 PM at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV.
Vegas Line: Kansas City -9.5
The Pick: PSN: Las Vegas | MJD: Kansas City
Chiefs playing for #1 seed, and should win, but not seeing by ten or more.
Tennessee (7-9) at Jacksonville (8-8)
Game Time: 8:15 PM at TIAA Bank Stadium, Jacksonville, FL.
Vegas Line: Jacksonville -6.5
The Pick: PSN: Jacksonville | MJD:
Jacksonville both wins and covers handing them the AFC South Title.
Sunday, January 8th
Baltimore (10-6) at Cincinnati (11-4)
Game Time: 1:00 PM at Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH.
Vegas Line: Cincinnati -6.5
The Pick: PSN: Cincinnati | MJD: Baltimore
Bengals playing great and Ravens falling faster than Wile E. Coyote.
NY Jets (7-9) at Miami (8-8)
Game Time: 1:00 PM at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL.
Vegas Line: Miami -3.5
The Pick: PSN: NY Jets | MJD: NY Jets
The Fish will be down to Skylar Thompson at QB while the Jets trot out Joe Flacco. If the Dolphins lose here, and they will, they will be out of the playoffs in an epic collapse.
Cleveland (7-9) at Pittsburgh (8-8)
Game Time: 1:00 PM at Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA.
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh -2.5
The Pick: PSN: Pittsburgh | MJD: Pittsburgh
Steelers win their 3rd straight to get to nine wins, and somehow, someway, sneak into the AFC Playoffs as the #7 seed.
New England (8-8) at Buffalo (12-3)
Game Time: 1:00 PM at Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, NY.
Vegas Line: Buffalo -6.5
The Pick: PSN: Buffalo | MJD: Buffalo
The Bills will be on a high playing for their teammate in Damar Hamlin.
NY Giants (9-6-1) at Philadelphia (13-3)
Game Time: 4:25 PM at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA.
Vegas Line: Philadelphia -14.5
The Pick: PSN: NY Giants | MJD: NY Giants
The Eagles are good, but not over two touchdowns good over the Giants, even if they rest players.
LA Chargers (10-6) at Denver (4-12)
Game Time: 4:25 PM at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, CO.
Vegas Line: Denver -3.5
The Pick: PSN: LA Chargers | MJD: LA Chargers
The Chargers finish off the regular season on fire by taking down the hapless Broncos.
Detroit (8-8) at Green Bay (8-8)
Game Time: 8:20 PM at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI.
Vegas Line: Green Bay -4.5
The Pick: PSN: Green Bay | MJD: Green Bay
The Packers, like the Steelers, go from 2-6 to the playoffs by taking down a rising Lions team.
Monday, January 9th
National Championship Game
#3 TCU (12-1) at #1 Georgia (13-0)
Game Time: 7:30 PM at SoFi Stadium, Santa Clara, CA.
Vegas Line: Georgia -12.5
The Pick: PSN: TCU | MJD: Georgia
TCU shocked me by beating Michigan, so I’ll go with them to cover. Dad says Dawgs in a rout!
Against All Odds Pick Results
PSN: Last Week: 4-6 | Overall: 90-80 .529 —
MJD: Last Week: 6-4 | Overall: 87-83 .511 -3
Against All Odds: NCAA/NFL Picks History
2021 Champion: MJD
2020 Champion: MJD
2019 Champion: MJD
2018 Champion: MJD
2017 Champion: PSN
2016 Champion: MJD
2015 Champion: MJD
2014 Champion: PSN
2013 Champion: PSN
(MJD leads series 6-3)
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From Midland, "The Basketball Capital of Pennsylvania", located 35 miles NW of Pittsburgh along the Ohio River. This former steel town was home to storied athletes such as Dave Alston, Norm Van Lier, Simmie Hill, and the legendary 1965 Midland High School Basketball Team.
There's nowhere on earth that is more dedicated to its sports teams like Western Pennsylvania and the city of Pittsburgh. The passion and pride of Pittsburgh's fan base is second to no one. From the NFL, NHL, MLB, NCAA football and basketball, to W.P.I.A.L. high school sports, "The City of Champions" has it all!
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