Daily Play Recap
11/30 - 100 Dime - Notre Dame - Win
11/29 - 100 Dime - Georgia Tech - Win
11/28 - 50 Dime - Dallas Cowboys - Win
11/27 - 75 Dime - N.Y. Knicks - Loss
11/26 - 50 Dime - Milwaukee Bucks - Win
11/25 - 50 Dime - Iowa State (CB) - Win
11/24 - 100 Dime - L.A. Rams (-130) - Loss
11/23 - 100 Dime - Miami-Florida - Win
11/22 - 50 Dime - Florida (CB) - Win
11/21 - 50 Dime - N.C. State - Win
11/20 - 50 Dime - Alabama (CB) - Win
11/19 - 50 Dime - Eastern Illinois (CB) - Win
11/18 - 50 Dime - Gonzaga (CB) - Win
11/17 - 75 Dime - Baltimore Ravens (-130) - Loss
11/16 - 150 Dime - BYU - Loss
11/15 - 75 Dime - Washington - Win
11/14 - 75 Dime - Tulsa - Win
11/13 - 75 Dime - Northern Illinois - Loss
11/12 - 75 Dime - Toledo - Win
11/11 - 50 Dime - Dolphins-Rams Over - Loss
11/10 - 75 Dime - Pittsburgh Steelers - Win
11/9 - 100 Dime - Washington Huskies - Loss
11/8 - 100 Dime - Memphis (buy half-point) - Push
11/7 - 50 Dime - East Carolina - Win
11/6 - 50 Dime - Western Michigan - Loss
11/5 - 50 Dime - Ball State - Win
11/4 - 75 Dime - St. Joseph's (CB) - Loss
11/3 - 100 Dime - LA Chargers - Win
11/2 - 75 Dime - Tennessee - Loss
11/1 - 75 Dime - USF - Win
Big Mike's Tompkin's Rating System
My focus, like any smart strategist, is on long-term success and building consistent profit over time.
As a seasoned analyst and former player, I like to keep things straightforward. That's why I developed the Yardage Rating System. It’s simple, intuitive, and keeps plays in perspective, just like measuring progress on the field.
At the top of my scale is the 100-yard play. This is my strongest recommendation, the kind of insight that doesn’t come along every day, but can make a significant impact when it does.
Now I realize listing a play in terms of "yards" is somewhat confusing, although I think conceptually it so much simpler that any "star" system that others use. So, for sake of clarity, I will bow down to pressure and substitute the word "dimes" for "yards" as so many other handicappers do at this site.
Back to my system....
When I have smaller releases, like 50- or 75-yard plays, they shouldn’t be overlooked. Their value is all about context, how I’m reading the game at that moment in relation to the current state of our bankroll.
Remember, it’s always about perspective. Each play has its place. Understanding that is key to making the most of my analysis.
Who is "Big Mike" Tompkins?
I've been in and around sports my entire life. Played three years of college football at the FCS level as a defensive lineman. At 6-7, 270 you know why they called me "Big Mike." Played basketball, too. After graduation, I was invited to the Buffalo Bills training camp, but an injury ended those dreams. I did, however, spend a few years playing Arena Football before I called it a career.
Bottom Line: I PLAYED the game. I KNOW the game.
With years of experience on the field and behind the scenes, I bring you an unmatched blend of knowledge and expert analysis. Understanding game strategies provides me insight and an edge when handicapping. I offer daily analysis that goes beyond the numbers.
Today's Complimentary Play
They are a go-against team, plain and simple! I am talking about the Aaron Rodgers-led, heartless, soulless, gutless New York Jets, who are 3-8 this year and come into today's home game with 7 losses in their last 8 games. At least the Jets didn't lose last week, but that was only because they didn't play!
Let's face it, Rodgers should have not returned after shredding his Achilles tendon 2 seasons ago. He is a shell of his former self, and I have no confidence in his fading skills, nor do I have any confidence in the Jets' defense which has allowed 23 points or more in 5 of their last 6 games,
Seattle is resurgent, as the Seahawks have shaken off their 1-5 slide with back-to-back outright upset wins over division rivals San Francisco and Arizona, and they are very much alive for the NFC West Division crown!
Geno Smith was able to help his team to a 23-6 win and cover last year at home against the Jets - his former team - and this season he gets the chance to head into his old stomping grounds and lead his Seahawks to another win and cover over his former team.
Jets continue to remain grounded in the fog. Play Seattle as the small road favorites.
3♦ SEATTLE
(On a 1♦ to 5♦ basis)