‘Tis the contest season
I’m counting on everyone who opens this email to enter VSiN’s contest for the College Football Playoff.
Here is what you need to know about the VSiN Road to Jansanity Contest:
>Free to play.
>Grand prize of $5,000 to winner.
>Pick CFP games against the spread before each round (so you will end up making 11 picks).
>Each game is weighted differently by VSiN to add to the challenge.
>Picks due 30 minutes before kickoff of first game of each round.
>Read the contest rules and then register at VSiN.com/Jansanity
Registration opens today and the entry deadline is Thursday, Dec. 19.
Why should you enter? Beyond the $5,000, we actually found a VSiN host through our first contest back in 2017.
You never know. (And, as you may have heard, we have an opening!)
One Pro tip: Now’s a great time to get your VSiN College Football Playoff Betting Guide. There are 27 pages of previews, picks and predictions. Plus Brent Musburger and Steve Makinen pick a side and total for every bowl game. Download the PDF here.
We’re posting our bowl previews on VSiN.com, so they are updated with the latest lines and player opt-outs. First up is Saturday’s Salute to Veterans Bowl (South Alabama vs. Western Michigan).
Rams kick into gear
Did you have the No Touchdown bet at 200-1?
The Rams (+3) defeated the 49ers 12-6 on a rainy Thursday night in Santa Clara, marking the first game of the season without a TD. For the record, the game went Under the closing Total of 49.
Everything we have posted on Week 15 is here, including our experts’ Best Bets.
Lombardi explains his decision
Michael Lombardi, who is leaving VSiN to become general manager of the football program at North Carolina, joined The Lombardi Line to talk about how the deal came together for him and new head coach Bill Belichick.
The Tar Heels’ win total is 6.5 at DraftKings and 7.5 at FanDuel. Zach Cohen takes a look at their win prospects.
Tune in for Friday Football selections
Matt Youmans will announce the Week 15 picks on the Circa Friday Football Invitational show tonight from 9-11 ET.
We are down to 13 handicappers competing for $25,000 put up by Circa owner Derek Stevens in a weekly NFL and college football pick’em contest.
Las Vegas pro bettor Chuck Edel has a commanding six-point lead. Pro bettor Steve Fezzik and handicapper Kelly Stewart were the cuts in the Survivor-style portion of the contest after Week 14. Two more will be cut after this weekend. >>Standings.
The contest selections are posted on VSiN.com and VSiN Pro subscribers get an email with the 91 picks right after the show.
Today in college basketball
Greg Peterson has posted his Best Bets for today’s menu.
>Adam Burke‘s top plays will be up later today.
Quick Hits
NBA: Zach Cohen will post his Best Bets later this morning.
NHL: Look for Jonathan Davis‘ picks by mid-day on our NHL page.
Horse Racing: 1/ST Bet handicapper Jeff Siegel will post his picks later this morning.
This is The VSiN Daily newsletter for Friday, December 13. Sign up for this free email and get picks and insights delivered to your in-box every morning.
