Saturday, August 31, 2024 Miami Florida vs. Florida (NCAAF) - 3:30 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: +2.5/-105 Florida Rating: 8* Mike's First CFB Play Of Season (LOSS) Before we get started, let's remember that last season's success was sealed by very selective & effective handicapping that strictly takes into account coaching changes (head & assistants) as well as the revolving carousels on each of the 134 teams created by the pandemic-driven, omnipresent transfer portal. We'll keep an eye on new coaches like Kalen DeBoer (ex-Washington HC) who took over for Nick Saban @ Alabama & Mike Elko (ex-Duke HC) whose taken over the reigns Texas A&M replacing Jimbo Fisher. Now, let's head down to 'The Swamp" for an intrastate battle between the always-hyped Hurricanes & their overrated Miami native/HC Mario Cristobal (he's actually paid $8M a season?) versus Florida & their HC Billy Napier whose team plays the toughest schedule in the country. Having said that, it's PARAMOUNT that he gets off to a great start since he'll be a TD or more underdog throughout 5 straight November games versus the juggernaut schedule of Georgia, @ Texas, LSU, Ole Miss & @ Florida State. Last time here in 08', Miami lost 26-3. But while many give a quick rebuttal to point out that Miami snatching ex-Washington State QB Cam Ward (67% completions & a 25/7 TD/INT ratio) should solve some of their recent woes, nobody is paying attention to Florida's Graham Mertz who completed 73% of his passes & finished with a 20/3 TD/INT ratio. In addition, they ALSO landed their highest overall recruit in 9 seasons with 5-star QB D.J. Langway out of Willis HS in Texas. My bottom line points out Napier is a better-performing HC in this spot than Cristobal (one of the worst ATS HC's in CFB). Let's look @ some overwhelming numbers. Napier's an amazing 11-2 SU/ATS as an underdog of fewer than 5 points as a HC. In this same exact scenario (location/ATS) 2 seasons ago, the Gators upset Utah 29-26. Last season @ Gainesville, they also beat Tennessee 29-16 in September. I'm expecting #29 K Trey Smack to play a key role down the stretch (nailed a 54-yard FG last season). The dagger for us in this game has to be Florida's home opener record against non-conference opponents. Since 1980, the Chop Shop has gone a near-perfect 37-0-1 SU. Here's where we're going. We're wearing the hip boots & invading Gainesville's Ben Hill Griffin Stadium to play the FLORIDA GATORS (buying to a key + 4 1/2 @ -155 for 8 Stars as my First CFB Play Of The Season! Notes: Forthcoming Mike Handzelek's 2023-24 CFB Overall Record: 0-1 for -1,240 Net Units
 

Sniper Wes - Sniper Wes 30-day ALL SPORTS PASS Are you tired of sitting on the sidelines while others cash in on their sports bets? Sniper Wes is here to help you with his unparalleled advice that's designed to HELP YOU WIN! His 30-day all sports subscription is perfect for getting a month of plays to get started with the action. He has a PROVEN track record in MULTIPLE sports that comes from years of experience analyzing odds and trends. This expert is ready to share his insights WITH YOU! Invest in your success. Invest with one of the best. GUARANTEED TO WIN or you get another 30-day subscription FREE!

Click here to view all of today's premium picks.