Jeff Michaels
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FRI 5% ALERT >> CFB 14-3 (82%) RUN >>> #1 PROFIT 5% IN 2026 AND #1 ON 5% S/NOV 2024!
WAGERTALK'S #1 HANDICAPPER ON 5% TOP PLAYS IS 13-4 (77%) ON CFB 5% AND 14-3 (82%) OM ML 5% PLAYS!
Jeff has continued his 5% mastery with 5% going 4-1 (80%). 24-9-1 (73%) and 80-42-5 (66%) since November 2024!
CFB 5% are 13-4 (77%) with Football 5% going 4-1 (80%) and 15-6 (71.4%)!
All ML 5% top plays are 3-0 (100%) and 14-3 (82%)!
All FB Best Bets (4%/5%) are 24-12 (67%) with FB MLB Best Bets 6-1 (88%)!
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THE PLAY: SMU -8.5 (-114)
(203) Virginia at (204) SMU: Spread
SMU -8.5 (-114)
SMU Mustangs Performance
Current Record: The Mustangs are coming off a misleading win against Boston College, where they secured a 25-16 victory despite being outgained by 104 yards. The Mustangs’ recent bye week should reset their momentum and bring back the energy and efficiency they displayed earlier this season, contributing to an overall more favorable matchup.
Home Underdog Success: At home, SMU boasts a 6-1 (86%) record as underdogs or favorites up to -12. Notably, they have covered the spread by an average of 20.5 points per game.
Offensive Efficiency: SMU’s offense is robust, averaging:
484 yards per game,
346 passing yards per game,
An impressive 76% completion rate.
Virginia Cavaliers Performance
Recent Struggles: Virginia has faced difficulties in their last outings, particularly noted in their two losses where they allowed 400+ yards on defense.
Outgained in Recent Games: In their last three games against FBS opponents, Virginia has been outgained by:
83 yards,
259 yards,
142 yards.
Betting Trends
According to system data, away underdogs off a win while being outgained by at least 120 yards have a record of 35-61-3 (37%). This highlights the potential for SMU to capitalize on Virginia’s vulnerabilities when they meet.
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Yet another handicapper from the Cleveland area following Marc Lawrence, Phil Steele, Ralph Michaels, Ed Meyer, and Bryan Leonard. In fact, Jeff's hunger for handicapping began at a young age, being surrounded by parents who made sports betting a daily routine. Jeff then worked for both North Coast Sports and Phil Steele Publications, learning the intricacies of sports betting and becoming a profitable handicapper. Throughout his college years, Jeff's mathematical and analytical prowess helped him develop a betting strategy that turned sports betting into a profitable venture.
Jeff now joins the Sports Memo Marketplace after selling picks on several small sites. Jeff handicaps the traditional sports of NFL, CFB, the NBA, College Basketball, and MLB while showing real prowess in the WNBA. He has dominated the teaser market and has spent a lot of his focus on sides. While also adding in a share of props (especially NFL & MLB), as well as totals.
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