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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 minded 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 (MPD), 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 2025-26 Against All Odds Champion?
Another bad week in the books, and what was a solid ten games over .500 and a six game lead over my dad has been reduced to identical 62-58 records.
This week is the Thanksgiving Week Special, and there are no witty write ups, no bullshit whatsoever– just picks, and this time, in honor of rivalry week, I’m upping the games to 20 total.
Play time is over, and settling for no less than 14 wins this week.
May you and your families enjoy a great Thanksgiving, filled with food, football, and family.
Week 14
Against All Odds Lines as of 11/26/2025
NCAA Football
Friday, November 28th
#7 Ole Miss (10-1) at Mississippi State (5-6)
Game Time: 12:00 PM
Vegas Line: Ole Miss -6.5
The Pick: MPD: Ole Miss | MJD: Ole Miss
#4 Georgia (10-1) at #23 Georgia Tech (9-2)
Game Time: 3:30 PM
Vegas Line: Georgia -13.5
The Pick: MPD: Georgia | MJD: Georgia Tech
#2 Indiana (11-0) at Purdue (2-9)
Game Time: 7:30 PM
Vegas Line: Indiana -27.5
The Pick: MPD: Indiana | MJD: Indiana
#3 Texas A&M (11-0) at #16 Texas (8-3)
Game Time: 7:30 PM
Vegas Line: Texas A&M -2.5
The Pick: MPD: Texas A&M | MJD: Texas
#25 Arizona (8-3) at #20 Arizona State (8-3)
Game Time: 9:00 PM
Vegas Line: Arizona -2.5
The Pick: MPD: Arizona State | MJD: Arizona State
Saturday, November 29th
#1 Ohio State (11-0) at #18 Michigan (9-2)
Game Time: 12:00 PM
Vegas Line: Ohio State -10.5
The Pick: MPD: Michigan | MJD: Michigan
#13 Miami (9-2) at #24 Pitt (8-3)
Game Time: 2:00 PM
Vegas Line: Miami -7.5
The Pick: MPD: Pitt | MJD: Pitt
#5 Texas Tech (10-1) at West Virginia (4-7)
Game Time: 12:00 PM
Vegas Line: Texas Tech -24.5
The Pick: MPD: WVU | MJD: Texas Tech
Kentucky (5-6) at Louisville (7-4)
Game Time: 12:00 PM
Vegas Line: Louisville -2.5
The Pick: MPD: Louisville | MJD: Louisville
#6 Oregon (10-1) at Washington (8-3)
Game Time: 3:30 PM
Vegas Line: Oregon -6.5
The Pick: MPD: Oregon | MJD: Oregon
LSU (7-4) at #8 Oklahoma (9-2)
Game Time: 3:30 PM
Vegas Line: Oklahoma -9.5
The Pick: MPD: Oklahoma | MJD: Oklahoma
Penn State (5-6) at Rutgers (5-6)
Game Time: 3:30 PM
Vegas Line: Penn State -12.5
The Pick: MPD: Penn State | MJD: Penn State
#14 Vanderbilt (9-2) at #19 Tennessee (8-3)
Game Time: 3:30 PM
Vegas Line: Tennessee -3.5
The Pick: MPD: Tennessee | MJD: Tennessee
Virginia Tech (3-8) at #19 Virginia (9-2)
Game Time: 7:00 PM
Vegas Line: Virginia -9.5
The Pick: MPD: Virginia | MJD: Virginia Tech
#10 Alabama (9-2) at Auburn (5-6)
Game Time: 7:30 PM
Vegas Line: Alabama -5.5
The Pick: MPD: Alabama | MJD: Alabama
NFL
Thursday, November 23rd
Green Bay (7-3-1) at Detroit (7-3)
Game Time: 1:00 PM
Vegas Line: Detroit -2.5
The Pick: MPD: Detroit | MJD: Green Bay
Kansas City (6-5) at Dallas (5-5-1)
Game Time: 4:30 PM
Vegas Line: Kansas City -2.5
The Pick: MPD: Kansas City | MJD: Kansas City
Cincinnati (3-8) at Baltimore (6-5)
Game Time: 8:20 PM
Vegas Line: Baltimore -7.5
The Pick: MPD: Cincinnati | MJD: Cincinnati
Friday, November 28th
Chicago (8-3) at Philadelphia (8-3)
Game Time: 3:00 PM
Vegas Line: Philadelphia -7.5
The Pick: MPD: Chicago | MJD: Philadelphia
Sunday, November 30th
Buffalo (7-4) at Pittsburgh (6-5)
Game Time: 4:25 PM
Vegas Line: Buffalo -4.5
The Pick: MPD: Pittsburgh | MJD: Pittsburgh
Against All Odds Results
MPD: Last Week: 4-6 | Overall: 66-64 — | (.508)
MJD: Last Week: 5-5 | Overall: 66-64 — | (.508)
Against All Odds: NCAA/NFL Picks History
2025-26 Champion:
2024-25 Champion: MPD
2023-24 Champion: MPD & MJD
2022-23 Champion: MPD
2021-22 Champion: MJD
2020-21 Champion: MJD
2019-20 Champion: MJD
2018-19 Champion: MJD
2017-18 Champion: MPD
2016-17 Champion: MJD
2015-16 Champion: MJD
2014-15 Champion: MPD
2013-14 Champion: MPD
(MJD leads series 6-5-1)
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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.
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