CFB West Virginia Mountaineers 2015 Wins Projection

West Virginia Mountaineers

Big 12

2014 Record: 7-6
2015 Preseason Win Total O/U: 8

Key Fact: 9 returning starters on defense

2015 Schedule and Win Projection

Georgia Southern - W

Liberty - W

BYE

Maryland - W

@ Oklahoma - L

Oklahoma State - W

@ Baylor - L

BYE

@ TCU - L

Texas Tech - W

Texas - L

@ Kansas - W

Iowa State - W

@ Kansas State - W

Projected Record: 8-4 (P)

CFB Duke Blue Devils 2015 Wins Projection

Duke Blue Devils

ACC

2014 Record: 9-4
2015 Preseason Win Total O/U: 7

Key Fact: Returns entire defensive secondary

2015 Schedule and Win Projection

@ Tulane - W

North Carolina Central - W

Northwestern - W

Georgia Tech - L

Boston College - W

@ Army - W

BYE

@ Virginia Tech - L

Miami (FL) - W

@ North Carolina - L

Pittsburgh - W

@ Virginia - W

@ Wake Forest - W

Projected Record: 9-3 (O)

CFB Clemson Tigers 2015 Wins Projection

Clemson Tigers
ACC

2014 Record: 10-3
2015 Preseason Win Total O/U: 8.5

Key Fact: Lost 9 defensive starters

2015 Schedule and Win Projection

Wofford - W
Appalachian State - W
@ Louisville - W
BYE
Notre Dame - L
Georgia Tech - L
Boston College - W
@ Miami (FL) - W
@ NC State - W
Florida State - L
@ Syracuse - W
Wake Forest - W
@ South Carolina - W

Projected Record: 9-3 (O)

CFB Boston College Eagles 2015 Wins Projection

Boston College Eagles
ACC

2014 Record: 7-6
2015 Preseason Win Total O/U: 5.5

Key Fact: 5 new offensive line starters

2015 Schedule and Win Projection

Maine - W
Howard - W
Florida State - L
NIU - L
@ Duke - L
Wake Forest - W
@ Clemson - L
@ Louisville - L
Virginia Tech - L
NC State - L
BYE
@ Notre Dame - L
@ Syracuse - W

Projected Record: 4-8 (U)

One Game to Watch 6/8/15

One game to watch on 6/8/15:
USA vs Australia (Women's World Cup Soccer, Firat Stage, Group D) 7:30e

Let's make it interesting:
Spread +2
Over/Under 3 goals 
First half spread +1

Why you should watch:
Turn your patriotism up to 11 and break out the stars and stripes for Team USA's first match of the 2015 Women's World Cup. The Americans are favored to advance out of their group and should carve up a susceptible Australian side.

My bets: USA - 2, Over, USA -1 first half (2-1 on 6/4)

Pick 3 games:

1. USA vs Australia 7:30e

2. Tampa Bay Lightning @ Chicago Blackhawks (NHL) 8:00e

3. St Louis Cardinals @ Colorado Rockies (MLB) 8:40e

Continuous Viewing Lineup:

7:30e USA vs Australia

9:00e Lightning @ Blackhawks (3rd Period)

One Game to Watch on 6/4

One game to watch on 6/4/15:
Cleveland Cavaliers @ Golden State Warriors (NBA Finals, Game 1) 9:00e

Let's make it interesting:
Spread -5.5
Over/Under 204 points
Tristan Thompson Over/Under 2.5 Made Free Throws

Why you should watch:
The wait is over! NBA playoffs return tonight on the West coast. Will LeBron bring a championship to Cleveland? Will Steph Currey add to his trophy case? The storylines surrounding this Finals are as numerous as flops in an NBA season. This is the one game to watch on 6/4!

My bets: Golden State -5.5, Over, Over (1-2 on 6/3)

Pick 3 games:

1. Cavaliers @ Warriors 9:00e

2. Chicago Cubs @ Washington Nationals (MLB) 7:05e

3. New York Mets @ Arizona Diamondbacks (MLB) 9:40e

Continuous Viewing Lineup:

7:05 Cubs @ Nationals (First 7 innings)

9:00e Cavaliers @ Warriors

One Game to Watch 6/3/15

One game to watch on 6/3/15:
Chicago Blackhawks @ Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL Stanley Cup Finals, Game 1) 8:00e

Let's make it interesting:
Moneyline
Over/Under 5 goals
Total 1st period goals over/under 1.5

Why you should watch:
With no real marquee matchup in the 16 baseball games today, it again falls to the NHL to be the game of the night. The Chicago Blackhawks and Tampa Bay Lightning kick off the Stanley Cup Finals tonight in Tampa. These teams have very similar styles and feature speed and tempo, which should make for some exciting games over the next couple weeks.

My bets: Blackhawks, Over, Over (0-3 on 6/1)

Pick 3 games:

1. Blackhawks @ Lightning 8:00e

2. DC United @ Chicago Fire (MLS) 7:00e

3. Philadelphia Union @ Columbus Crew SC (MLS) 7:00e

Continuous Viewing Lineup:

7:00 DC United @ Chicago Fire (First Half)

8:00e Blackhawks @ Lightning

Other options:

French Open Tennis Quarterfinals

Full MLB slate (16 games)

FBS Master Schedule Grid

I have completed a full schedule grid for the major conferences for the 2015 College football season. Feel free to use the spreadsheet as you see fit. The main goal here was to create a master schedule grid for those who need it.

If you think of any improvements or create new content from it, I only ask that you make what you can available to as many people as possible.

https://goo.gl/YptNFm


Thanks to @alangweaver for the help with this.

One Game to Watch 6/1/15

One game to watch on 6/1/15:
New York Yankees @ Seattle Mariners (MLB) 10:10e

Let's make it interesting:
Run Line
Over/Under 6 runs
Moneyline

Why you should watch:
Showdown between Michael Pineda and Felix Hernandez in one of the late slots tonight. Both pitchers have been great this season and with a total sitting at 6, viewers should expect a low scoring duel.

My bets: Mariners -1.5, Under 6 runs, Mariners (2-1 on 5/28)

Pick 3 games:

1. Yankees @ Mariners 10:10e

2. NY Mets @ San Diego Padres (MLB) 10:10e

3. Baltimore Orioles @ Houston Astros (MLB) 8:10e

Continuous Viewing Lineup:

8:05e Orioles @ Astros 8:10e (First 7 innings)

10:10e Yankees @ Mariners

Other options:

Full MLB slate

Continuing French Open action

2015 Football Schedule Grid for the American Athletic Conference

One of the things I find myself looking for every year when football season rolls around is a clean, usable schedule grid for each conference. Whether it is just for quick reference or for statistical analysis, a schedule grid for each conference comes in handy.

But each year I struggle to find schedule grids in a format I can re-purpose to my needs. As part of my full build up for college football this year, I have decided to release, in plain spreadsheet format, a full schedule grid by conference. Feel free to use it as you see fit.

Once I have completed the master spreadsheet, I will post up a link. This work is still in progress, but I am ready to release the grid for the American Athletic Conference and have inserted it below there is also a link to a standalone sheet. https://goo.gl/OZbYSq (hat tip to @sports_ref for their great data.)

Week 1

Week 2

Week 3

Week 4

Week 5

Week 6

Week 7

Week 8

Week 9

Week 10

Week 11

Week 12

Week 13

Week 14

Week 15

UCF

FIU

@ Stanford

Furman

@ South Carolina

@ Tulane

UCONN

@Temple

Houston

@ Cincinnati

@ Tulsa

BYE

East Carolina

USF

BYE

Cincinnati

Alabama A&M

Temple

@ Miami (OH)

@ Memphis

Miami (FL)

BYE

@ BYU

UCONN

UCF

@ Houston

Tulsa

@ USF

@ East Carolina

BYE

Connecticut

Villanova

Army

@ MIssouri

Navy

@ BYU

@ UCF

USF

@ Cincinnati

East Carolina

@ Tulane

BYE

Houston

@ Temple

BYE

East Carolina

Towson

@ Florida

@ Navy

Virginia Tech

@ SMU

@ BYU

Tulsa

Temple

@ UCONN

USF

BYE

@ UCF

Cincinnati

BYE

USF

Florida A&M

@ Florida State

@ Maryland

BYE

Memphis

Syracuse

@ UCONN

SMU

@ Navy

@ East Carolina

Temple

Cincinnati

UCF

BYE

Temple

Penn State

@ Cincinnati

@ UMASS

BYE

@ Charlotte

Tulane

UCF

@ East Carolina

Notre Dame

@ SMU

@ USF

Memphis

UCONN

BYE

Houston

Tennessee Tech

@ Louisville

BYE

Texas State

@ Tulsa

SMU

@ Tulane

@ UCF

Vanderbilt

Cincinnati

Memphis

@ UCONN

Navy

BYE

Memphis

Missouri State

@ Kansas

@ Bowling Green

Cincinnati

@ USF

BYE

Ole Miss

@ Tulsa

Tulane

Navy

@ Houston

@ Temple

SMU

BYE

Navy

Colgate

BYE

East Carolina

@ UCONN

Air Force

@ Notre Dame

BYE

Tulane

USF

@ Memphis

SMU

@ Tulsa

Houston

BYE

Army

SMU

Baylor

North Texas

@ TCU

James Madison

East Carolina

@ Houston

BYE

@ USF

Tulsa

Temple

@ Navy

Tulane

@ Memphis

BYE

Tulane

Duke

@ Georgia Tech

Maine

BYE

UCF

@ Temple

Houston

@ Navy

@ Memphis

UCONN

@ Army

@ SMU

Tulsa

BYE

Tulsa

Florida Atlantic

@ New Mexico

@ Oklahoma

BYE

Houston

ULM

@ East Carolina

Memphis

@ SMU

UCF

@ Cincinnati

Navy

@Tulane

BYE

Game Viewing Selections for 5/30/15

Another batch of great sports is on tap for today. In lieu of a full write up, here are some prime selections for how to spend your day of sports watching today. I hope to return to full daily write-ups tomorrow.

Games to Watch:

3:50e Dual in Detroit (IndyCar)

5:00e San Jose Earthquakes @ Toronto FC (MLS)

7:15e Dodgers (Frias) @ Cardinals (Wacha) (MLB)

8:00e Chicago Blackhawks @ Anaheim Ducks (NHL)

There is also some Arena Football tonight, but the matchups are a bit weak. If I had to pick one, it would be 7:35e New Orleans @ Tampa Bay.

Crunched for Time

I'm a bit short on time today, so instead of a full write up, I figured I'd give some early College Football win totals I liked.

If you are just looking for a game to watch, it's Game 7 between the Lightning and Rangers.

Here are the win totals picks:

Boston College Over 5.5

Maryland Over 4.5

UNLV Over 2.5

I'll have a full write up on Over/Under season win totals when I launch my FBS schedule sheet.

One Game to Watch 5/28/15

One* game to watch on 5/28/15:
Chicago White Sox @ Baltimore Orioles (MLB) (Doubleheader) 1:05e

Let's make it interesting:
First Game Moneyline
Second game Moneyline
Combined Total Runs O/U (both games)

Why you should watch:
This is the first day in a long while that there is no playoff hockey or basketball on TV, so we are looking at an all MLB slate today, and it's not a great one. As such, im going to cheat a little bit and pick both games of the White Sox and Orioles doubleheader as the one game to watch today. 3 rookie pitchers and Chris Sale will all take the mound in a single admission double header. These types of games are rare and there should be a good amount of scoring to keep this interesting. The White Sox / Orioles doubleheader extravaganza is the one game to watch on 5/28.

My bets: White Sox, White Sox, Under 15.5 total runs in both games. (1-2 yesterday)

Pick 3 games:

1. White Sox @ Orioles 1:05e

2. New York Yankees @ Oakland Athletics (MLB) 10:05e

3. Jack Sock vs Pablo Carreno-Busta (ATP) 1:00e

Continuous Viewing Lineup:

1:05e White Sox @ Orioles (doubleheader)

8:05e  Boston Red Sox @ Texas Rangers (MLB) (First 7 innings)

10:10e Pittsburgh Pirates @ San Diego Padres (MLB)

Other options:

Continuing French Open action

One Game To Watch 5/27/15

One game to watch on 5/27/15:
Washington Nationals @ Chicago Cubs (MLB) 8:05e

Let's make it interesting:
Over/Under 6.5 runs
Moneyline
5 inning line

Why you should watch:
Rubber match in this potential NL playoff preview with two aces taking the mound. Scherzer vs Lester is a matchup you will want to be watching, but may come across as the undercard with two of the game's most exciting young players going head to head in Bryant and Harper. The weather is Chicago and the pitching in the series so far has given fans two exciting games to start the week. An evening at Wrigley Field is the one game to watch on 5/27.

My bets: U 6.5 runs, Cubs, Cubs (0-3 yesterday)

Pick 3 games:

1. Nationals @ Cubs 8:05e

2. Anaheim Ducks @ Chicago Blackhawks (NHL) 8:00e

3. Real Salt Lake @ LA Galaxy (MLS) 10:30e

Continuous Viewing Lineup:

8:05e Nationals @ Cubs (First 7 innings)

10:00e Ducks @ Blackhawks (3rd period)

11:00e Real Salt Lake @ Galaxy (2nd half)

Other options:

Full MLB slate

Continuing French Open action

One Game to Watch 5/26/15

One game to watch on 5/26/15:
New York Rangers @ Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL Eastern Conference Finals, Game 6) 8:00e

Let's make it interesting:
Over/Under 5 goals
1st Period goals O/U 1.5
Moneyline

Why you should watch:
The Rangers will give this game their all in yet another attempt to avoid playoff elimination. New York's record in elimination games says that this won't be an easy door for the Lightning to shut. Expect the defense to shine here in the one game to watch on 5/26.

My bets: U 5 goals, U 1.5 goals, Lightning (0-3 yesterday)

Pick 3 games:

1. Rangers @ Lightning 8:00e

2. Atlanta Hawks @ Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA) 8:30e

3. Atlanta Braves @ LA Dodgers (MLB) 10:10e

Continuous Viewing Lineup:

7:05e Washington Nationals @ Chicago Cubs (MLB) (First 5 innings)

8:00e Rangers @ Lightning

Other options:

Full MLB slate

Continuing French Open action

One Game to Watch 5/25/15

One game to watch on 5/25/15:
Chicago Blackhawks @ Anaheim Ducks (NHL Western Conference Finals, Game 5) 9:00e

Let's make it interesting:
Moneyline
Over/Under 5 goals
Total Home goals O/U 2

Why you should watch:
With home ice advantage restored, the Ducks need to avoid a loss to the Blackhawks in Anaheim to keep their Stanley Cup dreams alive. Unlike the other playoff game tonight, there is little chance of this game becoming anything less than exciting. Look for the Ducks to play aggressively to avoid having to work deep into the game and for their great power play and penalty kill units to get some work. The importance of this Game 5 makes Blackhawks @ Ducks the one game to watch on 5/25.

My bets: Blackhawks, U5, U2 home goals (1-2 yesterday)

Pick 3 games:

1. Blackhawks @ Ducks 9:00e

2. San Francisco Giants @ Milwaukee Brewers (MLB) 2:10e

3. Golden State Warriors @ Houston Rockets (NBA) 9:00e

Continuous Viewing Lineup:

7:07e Chicago White Sox @ Toronto Blue Jays (MLB) (First 5 innings)

8:10e Atlanta Braves @ LA Dodgers (MLB) (First 5 innings)

9:00e Blackhawks @ Ducks

Other options:

French Open Tennis

Full Memorial Day MLB slate

One Game to Watch 5/24/15

One game to watch on 5/24/15:
Tampa Bay Lightning @ New York Rangers (NHL Eastern Conference Finals, Game 5) 8:00e

Let's make it interesting:
Moneyline
60 Minute Line
Total O/U 5

Why you should watch:
The Conference Finals for the NHL so far this season have been phenomenal viewing. With great games coming nearly every night, it is hard not to recommend Game 5 of a 2-2 series heading back to The Garden. The potential for one of these teams to win their crucial third game of the series, and considering the fireworks which have already been seen in this series, Lightning @ Rangers is the one game to watch today.

My bets: Rangers moneyline, Rangers 60 minute line, Under 5 goals. (2-1 yesterday)

Pick 3 games:

1. 8:00e Lightning @ Rangers

2. 1:35e New York Mets @ Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB)

3. 12:00e Indianapolis 500 (Racing)

Continuous Viewing Lineup:

8:00e Lightning @ Rangers

11:00e Atlanta Hawks @ Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA) (4th Quarter)

Other options:

French Open Tennis

MLS matchups

One Game to Watch 5/23/15

One game to watch on 5/23/15:
Anaheim Ducks @ Chicago Blackhawks (NHL Western Conference Finals, Game 4) 8:00e

Let's make it interesting:
Puck Line (-1.5)
Highest Scoring Period
Over/Under 5 goals

Why you should watch:
I was tempted to go with one of the high potential MLB games for today's matchup as I believe the Blackhawks win handily today, but the instant classic status of Game 2, followed by a down game for Chicago leaves a high chance of fireworks in this one.

Watch for Quenneville, coach of the Blackhawks, to return to a more recognizable line usage and for the Ducks to play a bit less inspired around the blue lines.

With home ice advantage returning to Anaheim, this game becomes even more important for the Hawks, making it the one game to watch today.

My bets: Blackhawks -1.5, 3rd period highest scoring,  O 5 goals (3-0 yesterday)

Pick 3 games:

1. Ducks @ Blackhawks 8:00e

2. New York Mets @ Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB) 4:05e

3. Golden State Warriors @ Houston Rockets (NBA) 9:00e

Continuous Viewing Lineup:

4:05e Mets @ Pirates (First 7 innings)

6:00e Portland Timbers @ Toronto FC (MLS) (2nd Half)

7:15e Baltimore Orioles @ Miami Marlins (MLB) (First 5 innings)

8:00e Ducks @ Blackhawks

11:00e Warriors @ Rockets (4th Quarter)

Other options:

Fantastic MLB slate today.

MLS schedule with marquee matchups.

One Game to Watch 5/22/15

One game to watch on 5/22/15: New York Rangers @ Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL Eastern Conference Finals, Game 4) 8:00e


Let's make it interesting:
Over/Under 5 goals
Pick Em
Double Result 1st/3rd Periods

Why you should watch: 
With eleven goals scored in Game 3, these teams have been consistently lighting the lamp with great speed and somewhat suspect goalkeeping. The high potential for goals and the possibility of Tampa Bay taking a commanding lead in the series makes Rangers@Lightning the one game to watch tonight.

My bets: O 5, Rangers win, Rangers win 1st/3rd (0-3 yesterday)


Pick 3 games:

1. Rangers @ Lightning 8:00e

2. Cleveland Cavaliers @ Atlanta Hawks (NBA) 8:30e

3. Chicago Fire @ Columbus Crew (MLS) 8:00e

Continuous Viewing Lineup:

7:05e New York Mets @ Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB) (First 5 innings)

8:00e Ranger @ Lightning (1st and 2nd periods)

10:00e Cavaliers @ Hawks (2nd Half)


Other options:

More college baseball on tap today with some great games featured in the PAC12 Tournament.

Continuing PGA action at the Crowne Plaza Invitational.

Continuing tennis action at the Geneva Open.

One Game to Watch 5/21/15

One game to watch on 5/21/15: Anaheim Ducks @ Chicago Blackhawks (NHL Western Conference Finals, Game 3) 8:00e


Let's make it interesting:
Over/Under 5 Goals in the game
Player to score First Goal
Corey Perry  O/U .5 points


Why you should watch: 
After a thrilling triple overtime showdown in Game 2 of the series, the Ducks and Blackhawks get back together in Chicago for more fireworks. The United Center is a palace of hockey and the fans as well as the players should be in prime postseason form. Ducks @ Blackhawks is the one game to watch tonight.

My bets: U 5 goals, Jonathan Toews first player to score, Corey Perry O .5 points
(2-1 yesterday)


Pick 3 games:

1. Ducks @ Blackhawks 8:00e

2. Houston Rockets @ Golden State Warriors (NBA) 9:00e

3. Los Angeles Dodgers @ San Francisco Giants (MLB) 3:45e

Continuous Viewing Lineup:

7:10e Milwaukee Brewers @ Atlanta Braves (First 5 innings)

8:00e Ducks @ Blackhawks (1st Period)

9:00e Rockets @ Warriors (2nd Quarter)

9:45e Ducks @ Blackhawks (3rd Period +)

Jump back to Rockets @ Warriors after hockey for the end of the game.

Other options:

More college baseball on tap today. The second round of the Colonial tournament has some potential.

In PGA action, the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial kicks off today. Defending champ: Adam Scott.

Continuing tennis action at the Geneva Open.

One Game to Watch 5/20/15

One game to watch on 5/20/15:
Cleveland Cavaliers @ Atlanta Hawks (NBA Eastern Conference Finals, Game 1) 8:30e

Let's make it interesting:
Cavaliers +1
Over/Under 197
Lebron James: Rebounds+Assists O/U 17.5

Why you should watch:
The top two seeds in the NBA's  Eastern Conference square off in game one. This is some of the best basketball the association has to offer and features it's biggest star in Lebron James. Scoring should be plentiful, and with both sides able to call on fantastic 3 point shooters, Cavs @ Hawks is the one game to watch tonight.

My bets: Cavs +1, O 197, Lebron U 17.5 Rebounds+Assists.

Pick 3 games:

1. Cavs @ Hawks 8:30e

2. Rangers @ Lightning (NHL) 8:00e

3. Arkansas @ Florida (College Baseball) 9:00e

Continuous Viewing Lineup:

7:10e Cardinals @ Mets (First 5 innings)

8:00e Sporting KC @ NE Revolution (1st Half)

8:45e Rangers @ Lightning (2nd Period)

9:45e Cavs @ Hawks (2nd Half)

Other options:

International soccer friendlies are sprinkled throughout the day. None of which require much attention from those who are not national fans.

There is a full slate of MLB games, highlighted by a handful of interleague showdowns, but the pitching matchups leave much to be desired on a night with conference championships on TV.

There is also an interesting bunch of College Baseball conference tournament games going on all day.