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The Hook and LadderConference Championship PicksConference Championship Week.
Colin (Last: 4-3, YTD: 63-74): Oregon -9.5*, Miami Ohio +7.5, Oklahoma State +15.5, UNLV +2.5*, Alabama +5.5, Troy -6, Iowa +22.5, Louisville +1.5
Justin (Last: 3-5, YTD: 66-67): Washington +9.5*, Oklahoma State +15.5, Boise State -2.5*, Florida State -1.5*
Consensus (Last: 2-2, YTD, 47-52): Oklahoma State +15.5
*Head-to-heads: Justin (3), Colin (0)
2023-12-0236 minThe Hook and LadderWeek 11 PicksColin (W10: 5-4, YTD: 48-62): Penn State +5.5, Rutgers +1.5, Miami +14.5, Utah +9.5, TCU +10, Georgia -10.5, Kentucky +10.5, UCF +2.5, BYU +7, San Jose St +1, Arkansas -3
Justin (W10: 7-3, YTD: 55-53): Penn State +5.5, Wake Forest +2.5, Virginia Tech PK, TCU +10, Kentucky +10.5, UCF +2.5, BYU +7, San Jose St +1, Arkansas -3
Consensus (W10: 2-2, YTD: 39-45): Penn State +5.5, TCU +10, Kentucky +10.5, UCF +2.5, BYU +7, San Jose St +1, Arkansas -3
*Head-to-heads: Justin (3), Colin (0)
2023-11-101h 13The Hook and LadderWeek 10 PicksFading the pod has probably been profitable.
Colin (3-5, 43-58): Texas Tech -3, Illinois +2.5, Missouri +16, Pittsburgh +21.5, Ohio State -18.5, USC +3.5, UCLA -3*, LSU +3, Texas A&M +3, Iowa State -2
Justin (3-6, 48-50): Texas Tech -3, Syracuse -1.5, Illinois +2.5, Michigan State +3, Arkansas +6, Clemson +3, Kansas State +4.5, USC +3.5, Arizona +3*, Texas A&M +3, Iowa State -2
*Head-to-heads: Justin (2), Colin (0)
Consensus (0-4, 37-43): Texas Tech -3, Illinois +2.5, USC +3.5, Texas A&M +3, Iowa State -2
2023-11-0259 minThe Hook and LadderWeek 6 PicksNowhere to go but up. (We said that last week, too).
Colin (4-8, 26-38): Rutgers +13.5, UCLA -3, Ohio State -19, Syracuse +8.5, Georgia Tech +20.5, California +9.5, Minnesota +20
Justin (5-4, 26-30): Army -2.5, UCLA -3, Ohio State -19, Arizona State +4.5, Syracuse +8.5, Louisville +6.5, Wyoming +6.5, California +9.5, Oklahoma +6.5
Consensus (4-4, 29-33): UCLA -3, Ohio State -19, Syracuse +8.5, California +9.5
Head-to-head: Justin (2), Colin (0)
2023-10-051h 15The Hook and LadderWeek 4 PicksBig weeks for their teams, maybe some smaller cards.
Colin (9-5, 20-20 overall): Auburn +8, Rutgers +24, San Jose State +3.5, Cincinnati +14.5, California +21.5, Clemson +2.5, Pittsburgh +8, Michigan State +8, UCLA +5, Memphis +7, Iowa +14.5, Kansas State -6, Purdue +6.5, SMU +6.5
Justin (6-7, 19-20 overall): Virginia +10, San Jose State +3.5, Vanderbilt +14.5, Clemson +2.5, Pittsburgh +8, Michigan State +8, Memphis +7, Alabama -7, SMU +6.5
Consensus (5-3, 11-9 overall): San Jose State +3.5, Clemson +2.5, Pittsburgh +8, Michigan State +8, Memphis +7, SMU +6.5
Head-to-head: Justin (2), Colin (0)
2023-09-211h 12The Hook and LadderWeek 3 PicksAnother week filled with consensus plays -- and Colin forces a head-to-head out of spite.
Colin (7-5 last week, 11-15 overall): Georgia Tech +18.5, Kansas State -3.5*, Indiana +10.5, Illinois +15, Florida +6.5, South Alabama +7.5, Miami-Ohio +14.5, Boston College +26.5, Michigan State +16.5, LSU -9.5, West Virginia -1, BYU +8.5, Troy -3, Colorado State +23.5
Justin (6-6 last week, 13-13 overall): Georgia Tech +18.5, Missouri +4.5*, Indiana +10.5, Purdue +2.5, Illinois +15, South Alabama +7.5, Buffalo +3.5, Miami-Ohio +14.5, Ohio +3.5, Michigan State +16.5, Minnesota +7.5, Houston +7.5, Colorado State +23.5
Consensus (4-3 last week, 6-6 overall): Georgia Tech +18.5, Indiana +10.5, Illinois +15, Florida +6.5, South Alabama +7.5, Miami-Ohio +14.5, Michigan State +16.5, Colorado State +23.5
*Head-to-head: Justin (1), Colin (0)
2023-09-151h 49The Hook and LadderWeek 2 PicksTensions are high after a disappointing Week 1. Can a group-thinky Week 2 return the peace?
Colin (3-9 last week, 4-10 overall): Purdue +3, Baylor +8, Tulane +7.5, SMU +16.5, Alabama -7, Cincinnati +7.5, Virginia +6, Texas Tech +7, Boise State +3.5, Stanford +29.5, Eastern Michigan +21, Washington State +6.5
Justin (6-6 last week, 7-7 overall): North Carolina State +7.5, Baylor +8, Tulane +7.5, Nebraska +3.5, SMU +16.5, Arizona +9.5, Cincinnati +7.5, Texas Tech +7, Boise State +3.5, Arizona State +3.5, Rice +10, California +6.5
Consensus (2-2 last week, 2-3 overall): Purdue +3, Baylor +8, Tulane +7.5, SMU +16.5, Cincinnati +7.5, Texas Tech +7, Boise State +3.5
Head-to-head: Justin (1), Colin (0)
2023-09-071h 16The Hook and LadderWeek 1 PicksThe guys give out their best bets for a loaded weekend in college football.
Colin (1-2): Nebraska/Minnesota O42.5, Georgia Tech +8, Miami-Ohio +17.5, Virginia +28, East Carolina +36.5, Boise State +15, Wyoming +14.5, West Virginia +20.5, South Alabama +6.5, UCLA -14.5, San Jose State +16.5, LSU -2.5
Justin (1-1): Utah -6.5, UConn +14.5, Georgia Tech +8, Miami-Ohio +17.5, North Texas +7, Toledo +9.5, Wyoming +14.5, Colorado State +11.5, South Alabama +6.5, Louisiana Tech +20.5, UTSA -120, Buffalo +28
Consensus (0-1): Georgia Tech +8, Miami-Ohio +17.5, Wyoming +14.5, South Alabama +6.5
Head-to-head: Justin (1), Colin (0)
2023-08-311h 52The Hook and LadderWeek 0 Picks and National Championship/Heisman FuturesIn the final pod of the preseason, the guys talk through their national title futures, look at the Heisman Award odds board, and give their best bets for the first day of college football season.
Futures
Justin: Clemson +1800, Washington +4000, Utah +8000
Colin: Jalon Daniels Heisman +10000
Week 0Colin: Ohio +3, UTEP PK*, Hawaii +18
Justin: Ohio +3, Jacksonville State +1.5*
Consensus Play: Ohio +3
*Head-to-head
2023-08-2545 minThe Hook and LadderConference Tournament PicksAfter finishing the regular season positive (Justin: 46-38; Colin: 43-39), the guys get ready for March. They each have 10U to spread across the following conference tournaments: ACC, Big East, Big 12, Big 10, Pac-12, SEC, A10, AAC, and MW.
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JUSTIN
ACC: 3U Virginia +360
B10: 1U Illinois +1200
B12: 1.5U TCU +750
P12: 4.5U Arizona +210
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COLIN
ACC: 2U Virginia +360, 0.25U Notre Dame +50000, 0.50U Virginia Tech +3500
B12: 1U TCU +750
Big East: 1U Providence +1900
B10: 1U Illinois +1200, 0.5U Rutgers +3000, 0.5U Michigan +1800
2023-03-071h 00The Hook and LadderCollege Basketball Picks 2/4The guys get set for a rivalry Saturday -- as Justin preps for a visit to The Garden.
Justin (22-16): Iowa St +1.5, VT -1, Clemson -1, Colorado St +4, Indiana +1.5, LSU +13, Notre Dame +3, Memphis -6.5, Auburn +9.5
Colin (18-20): Oklahoma St -2.5, VT -1, Clemson -1, Gonzaga +4.5, Indiana +1.5, LSU +13, Miss St -3.5, Notre Dame +3, Memphis -6.5, Auburn +9.5
2023-02-051h 00The Hook and LadderCollege Basketball Picks 1/7The guys recap the college football season, look at the national championship game, and give their plays for a loaded CBB Saturday.
CFB Final:
Colin: 4-3, 67-55
Justin: 4-2, 67-53
CBB:
Justin: WVU +1.5, Villanova -1.5, Auburn -1.5, Richmond -2.5, Oklahoma State +1.5, Illinois -6.5, Michigan State -4.5, Baylor -7, Florida -7.5
Colin: WVU +1.5, Florida -7.5, Villanova -1.5, St. John’s +7, Auburn -1.5, Richmond -2.5, Louisville +9.5, Illinois -6.5, Pitt -2.5, Baylor -7
2023-01-071h 01The Hook and LadderWeek 7 PicksThe guys look to get back on track in consensus plays -- as Justin gains ground in the season-long race.
Justin (W6: 5-4, YTD: 27-24): Utah -3.5 vs. USC, Oregon State -3.5 vs. Washington St, Kentucky +4.5 vs. Mississippi State, Syracuse -3.5 vs. North Carolina State, East Carolina -4.5 vs. Memphis, Florida State +3.5 vs. Clemson, West Virginia +3.5 vs. Baylor
Colin (W6: 4-7, YTD: 27-23): USC +3.5 @ Utah, Penn State +7 @ Michigan, Alabama -7 @ Tennessee, Kentucky +4.5 vs. Mississippi State, Syracuse -3.5 vs. North Carolina State, East Carolina -4.5 vs. Memphis, Duke +7 vs. North Carolina, West Virginia +3.5 vs. Baylor
2022-10-141h 15The Hook and LadderWeek 4 PicksThe guys look to rebound after some Week 3 struggles. Sh*t happens. Back on the grind for Week 4.
Colin (W3: 4-5, YTD: 14-10): Wake Forest +7.5, Arkansas +2.5, Tulsa +21.5, Michigan State +3, Kansas State +13.5, Auburn -7, California -3, Oregon State +6.5, Oregon -6.5
Justin (W3: 4-7, YTD: 13-13): Florida +10.5, Texas A&M -1.5, Michigan State +3, Texas Tech +6.5, Auburn -7, California -3, SMU +2.5, Notre Dame +2, Oregon State +6.5
Consensus Play (W3: 2-3, YTD: 7-5): Michigan State +3, Auburn -7, California -3, Oregon State +6.5
2022-09-231h 18The Hook and LadderWeek 3 PicksFresh off a money-making Week 2, the Spray-and-Pray Saturdays have returned. With no time to gloat, Colin and Justin get right back in the weeds and break down the Week 3 slate. Just when it feels like there might be a bit too much group think, they go head-to-head on the season's first lock fight.
Colin (W2: 6-2, YTD: 10-5): Syracuse -1, Louisville +2.5, Washington -3, Oregon -3.5, SMU +3, Fresno State +12.5, Nebraska +11.5, Indiana -5.5, N.C. State -10
Justin (W2: 4-3, YTD: 9-6): Syracuse -1, Louisville +2.5, Michigan State +3.5, LSU +2.5, Auburn +3, South Carolina +24.5, Texas A&M -5, Nebraska +11.5, Indiana...
2022-09-151h 20The Hook and LadderWeek 2 PicksColin and Justin talk the importance of avoiding overreactions as they breakdown the Week 2 slate plus find a diamond in the rough at the end of the pod.
Justin (5-3 W1, 5-3 YTD): Pittsburgh +6.5, BYU -3, Iowa -3.5, Stanford +9.5, Kansas State -7.5, Kentucky +6, Oklahoma State -11.5
Colin (4-3 W1, 4-3 YTD): Pittsburgh +6.5, Arkansas -8, Appalachian State +19, Duke +10.5, Illinois -4, Kansas State -7.5, Navy +6.5, Kentucky +6
Consensus (3-1 W1, 3-1 YTD): Pittsburgh +6.5, Kansas State -7.5, Kentucky +6
2022-09-081h 06The Hook and LadderWeek 1 PicksThe guys walk through their favorite plays and break down the big games.
Justin: UTSA +4.5, Indiana -1, Syracuse +4.5, Old Dominion +6.5, North Texas +11.5, San Diego State -5.5, Florida +3, Colorado +14
Colin: UTSA +4.5, Indiana -1, Colorado +14, LSU -3, East Carolina +11.5, Florida +3, Oregon +17.5
Consensus: UTSA +4.5, Indiana -1, Colorado +14, Florida +3
2022-09-021h 13The Hook and LadderSEC Preview and Win TotalsCan anyone match Alabama and Georgia? Who can emerge from the pack in the SEC west? The guys talk through the nation's strongest conference.
Colin: LSU O7, Arkansas U7.5, Miss St O6.5, Florida O7, Kentucky U7.5
Justin: Mississippi State O6.5, Georgia O11, Alabama O11, Missouri U5.5, Florida O7, South Carolina U6
2022-08-272h 11The Hook and LadderPac-12 (+ BYU & Notre Dame) Preview and Win TotalsThe guys try to piece together the Pac-12. Is there too much Utah hype? What to make of USC? Plus Justin talks value angles on BYU and Colin goes in depth on Notre Dame.
Colin: USC O9.5, Oregon O8.5, Arizona St U6.5, Colorado U3.5, UCLA U8.5
Justin: USC O9.5, Arizona St U6.5, Washington St U5.5, Colorado U3.5, UCLA U8.5, Notre Dame O8.5
2022-08-272h 14The Hook and LadderBig 10 Preview and Win TotalsJustin talks realistic expectations for Rutgers, the guys try to make sense of the Nebraska hype, and who in the conference is the biggest challenger to Ohio State.
Colin: Indiana O4, Nebraska U7.5, Purdue U7.5, Iowa O7.5, Penn State O8.5, Maryland U6
Justin: Nebraska U7.5, Purdue U7.5, Ohio State O11, Maryland U6
2022-08-272h 20The Hook and LadderBig 12 Preview and Win TotalsThe guys talk through a loaded Big 12. How close is Kansas? Is Oklahoma top-dog? Is the market too high on Texas? And which sleeper team might be worth a flier to win the whole conference?
Colin: Oklahoma State O8.5, Iowa State O6.5, Texas U8
Justin: Oklahoma O9.5, West Virginia U5.5
2022-08-231h 40The Hook and LadderACC Preview and Win TotalsThe guys break down the middle-heavy ACC, discuss Clemson as a legit title contender, and evaluate which teams in the next tier might be for real.
Colin: Clemson O10.5, Virginia U7.5, Georgia Tech U3.5, Virginia Tech O6.5, Wake Forest O8.5
Justin: Virginia U7.5, Georgia Tech U3.5, Virginia Tech U6.5
2022-08-231h 50
The Hook and LadderNCAA Tournament Preview Part 2: Bracket BreakdownThe guys dive into the bracket, region-by-region, and give their thoughts on the tournament as a whole. Within each region, Justin and Colin list the favorite, the top contenders, the paper tigers, the bracket busters, and their picks to win.
2022-03-151h 02The Hook and LadderConference Tournament Preview and PicksThe guys run through the top-9 CBB conferences ahead of Championship Week (A10, AAC, ACC, Big 10, Big 12, Big East, Mountain West, Pac-12, SEC) and give their favorites, sleepers, and value bets in each conference.
American:
Colin: Memphis +400
A10:
Justin: Richmond +1000
Colin: Richmond +1000
ACC:
Colin: Virginia +1200
B12:
No picks
BE:
Justin: Xavier +1700
Colin: Seton Hall +1500
B10:
Colin: Rutgers +1500
MWC:
Justin: Nevada +6500
Colin: Nevada +6500
P12:
2022-03-091h 07The Hook and LadderCollege Basketball Picks 2/3/2022The guys try to snap out of their funk with a debate-inspired version. Both Justin and Colin bring a few plays to the table, and together they decided on the pod's top plays. For today...Washington State -2.5, Oregon -2, Georgetown +5.
2022-02-031h 03The Hook and LadderCollege Basketball Picks 1/29/22Justin (13-22): Kentucky +5, Alabama +2, Tennessee +2.5, TCU +3.5, West Virginia +8, Mississippi State +7, Ole Miss +1, Syracuse PK, Louisville +8.5, Virginia +4, Maryland +1.5, Michigan +4.5, Xavier -1.5, St. John’s +13.5
Colin (17-16): Kentucky +5, Tennessee +2.5, Oklahoma +9.5, West Virginia +8, Florida St -2, Maryland +1.5, Illinois -3, Xavier -1.5
Consensus (7-10): Kentucky +5, Tennessee +2.5, West Virginia +8, Maryland +1.5, Xavier -1.5
2022-01-291h 14The Hook and LadderCollege Basketball Picks 1/25/2022Justin (12-21): TCU +2.5, UCLA +2
Colin (14-14): Rutgers -3, TCU +2.5, Baylor -13, Colorado +8, UCLA +2
Consensus (6-9): TCU +2.5, UCLA +2
2022-01-2539 minThe Hook and LadderCollege Basketball Picks 1/22/22Justin (9-13, -5.3U): Auburn -3, Ole Miss +12.5, Syracuse +11.5, Miami -1, Louisville -2, Kansas State +8, TCU +5.5, St.John’s +3, DePaul +8, Colorado +5, Utah +6
Colin (9-8, +0.2U): Minnesota -1.5, Auburn -3, LSU +5, Ole Miss +12.5, North Carolina +2, Arkansas -8, Notre Dame +2, Baylor -3, Seton Hall -3, Colorado +5, Utah +6
Consensus (5-6, -1.6U): Auburn -3, Ole Miss +12.5, Colorado +5, Utah +6
2022-01-221h 08The Hook and LadderCollege Basketball Picks 1/18/22The guys give their takeaways from a busy weekend in college basketball and then talk through a loaded Tuesday night slate.
Justin (7-7, -0.7U): West Virginia +6.5, Oklahoma +3.5, UNC -2.5, VCU -2.5, St. Bonaventure +2.5, Vanderbilt +6.5, Northwestern +2, Florida State +5
Colin (7-5, +1.5U): Oklahoma +3.5, UNC -2.5, VCU -2.5, Tennessee -6.5, Northwestern +2
Consensus (4-3, +0.7U): Oklahoma +3.5, UNC -2.5, VCU -2.5, Northwestern +2
2022-01-181h 02The Hook and LadderCollege Basketball Picks 1/15Justin (1-3, -2.3U): TCU +1.5, Kansas State +4.5, Tennessee +5.5, Mississippi State -1, South Carolina +4, Ole Miss +9.5, Virginia -3.5, Arkansas +7.5, Creighton +9.5, Seton Hall -1.5
Colin (1-2, -1.2U): Kansas State +4.5, West Virginia +11.5, South Carolina +4, Ole Miss +9.5, Virginia -3.5, Arkansas +7.5, Syracuse/Florida State U149.5, Creighton+9.5, BYU +4.5
Consensus (0-1, -1.1U): Kansas State +4.5, South Carolina -4, Ole Miss +9.5, Virginia -3.5, Arkansas +7.5, Creighton +9.5
2022-01-1557 minThe Hook and LadderCollege Basketball Picks 1/13The guys recap the College Football Playoff National Championship game and discuss what the future looks like at Georgia. Then, they shift their attention into the CBB season -- Justin is at 57% this season, but he'll pretend to be 0-0 for the pod *wink*.
Justin (0-0): Washington State -6.5, Iowa -3, BYU +13.5, Oklahoma State +7.5
Colin (0-0): Washington State -6.5, Georgetown -1.5, Oregon +10.5
Consensus (0-0): Washington State -6.5
2022-01-1354 minThe Hook and LadderCollege Football Playoff Final Picks, Bowl Game BreakdownsJustin and Colin dive into all of the big bowl games, give their breakdowns of the matchups and where each teams is trending heading into the offseason. Then, the guys discuss props, total, and spread picks for the biggest game of the year, Alabama-Georgia for all the marbles.
2022-01-111h 18The Hook and LadderBowl Game ATS Picks and College Football Playoff PreviewThe guys return to discuss the marquee bowl games, opt-outs, COVID cancellations, Rutgers's inclusion, and the College Football Playoff in addition to their ATS picks for one of the best college football weeks of the year.
Colin (77-70 ATS, 21-35 ML, 4-4 O/U, -0.48U): Louisville -1.5, N.C. State -1.5, Virginia Tech +3.5, Clemson -1, Oregon +4.5, North Carolina -9, Michigan State -2.5, Arizona State +6.5, Penn State -1, Kentucky -2.5, Cincinnati +13.5, Georgia -7.5, Mississippi State/Texas Tech U58.5
Justin (72-70 ATS, 20-37 ML, -4.65U): Louisville -1.5, Mississippi State -9.5, N.C. State -1.5, Iowa...
2021-12-272h 28The Hook and LadderBowl ATS Picks and Game Breakdowns - Part 1The guys dissect the coaching carousel and the transfer portal and give their leans for the first half of the bowl slate.
Colin (74-68 ATS, 21-35 ML, 4-4 O/U, -1.28U): Northern Illinois +10.5, Appalachian State -3, Marshall +5.5, San Diego State +3, Missouri +4
Justin (69-69 ATS, 20-37 ML, -6.55U)L UAB +7, Marshall +5.5, San Diego State +3, Missouri +4
Consensus (35-27 ATS, 9-12 ML, +7.45U): Marshall +5.5, San Diego State +3, Missouri +4
2021-12-171h 17The Hook and LadderConference Championship ATS Picks, Game Breakdowns, Moneyline Sprinks, and College Football ChatterThe guys talk coaching carousel, College Football Playoff, and breakdown this weekend's games!
Colin (71-65 ATS, 19-33 ML, 4-4 O/U, -1.63U): UTSA +3.5, Oregon +2.5, Baylor +5.5, Georgia -6.5, Houston +10.5, Pittsburgh -3, UTSA +140, Oregon +120, Baylor +190, Houston +350
Justin (67-65 ATS, 18-34 ML, -4.35U): UTSA +2.5, App State -2.5, Alabama +6.5, Wake Forest +3, Iowa +11, UTSA +140, Oregon +120, Alabama +200, Wake Forest +130, Iowa +360
Consensus (34-26 ATS, 8-11 ML, +7.35U): UTSA +3.5, Oregon +2.5, UTSA +140, Oregon +120
2021-12-032h 00The Hook and LadderWeek 13 ATS Picks, ML Sprinkles, and Game Breakdowns + Small Week 12 RecapThe guys react to last week's blood bath, but quickly turn the page to rivalry weekend with several big games...
Colin (68-58 ATS, 18-30 ML, 4-3 O/U, +4.38U): Mississippi State -1, East Carolina +14.5, North Carolina +6.5, Washington +1.5, Michigan +8.5, Florida State +2.5, Rutgers +1.5, Penn State -1, Navy -12, Oklahoma State -4, California +6.5, East Carolina +500, North Carolina +200, Michigan +260, California +230
Justin (62-61 ATS, 16-32 ML, -6.20U): Mississippi State -1, Washington +1.5, Michigan +8.5, Penn State -1, Minnesota +7, LSU +6.5, Kentucky +3, Oklahoma +4.5, California +6.5, Minnesota +240, LSU +210, Oklahoma +160, California +230
Consensus (31-19 ATS, 6-8 ML, +11.65U): Mississippi State -1, Washington +1.5, Michigan +8.5, Penn State...
2021-11-252h 38The Hook and LadderWeek 12 ATS Picks, Game Breakdowns, and ML SprinklesColin (64-52 ATS, 3-3 O/U, 15-26 ML, +5.50U): Wake Forest +4.5, Michigan State +19.5, Texas +3, Colorado+7, Virginia +14.5, Cincinnati -10.5, Auburn -7, Oregon +3, Texas Tech +10.5, Oregon State +3, Air Force/Nevada O52.5, Wake Forest +170, Texas +130, Colorado +240, Oregon +140, Texas Tech +320, Oregon State +140, Hawaii +115
Justin (60-52 ATS, 14-28 ML, +1.80U): Iowa State +4, Wake Forest +4.5, Northwestern +11.5, Georgia Tech +17.5, Colorado +7, Indiana +7.5, USC +3, Kansas State -1, Auburn -7, Oregon +3, Oregon State +3, Iowa State +155, Wake Forest +170, Colorado +240, USC +140, Oregon +140, Oregon State +140
Consensus (31-19 ATS, 6-8 ML, +11.65U): Wake Forest +4.5, Colorado +7, Auburn -7, Oregon +3, Oregon State +3, Wake Forest +170, Colorado +240, Oregon +140, Oregon State +140
2021-11-202h 01The Hook and LadderWeek 11 Recap, Takeaways, and Game BreakdownsColin leads the Hook and Ladder boys to another winning week, while the Consensus Plays continue to rock and roll. Justin can't get enough of Rutgers' first true blowout win since joining the Big 10. Towards the end, the guys debate the College Football Playoff, while Colin dissects exactly what Notre Dame needs to sneak in.
2021-11-161h 51The Hook and LadderWeek 11 Game Breakdowns, ATS Picks, and Moneyline SprinklesColin (58-49 ATS, 3-2 O/U, 12-24 ML, +2.80U): Penn State +1.5, UCF +7.5, Baylor +6.5, Mississippi State +5.5, Georgia Tech -1.5, Florida State +3, Missouri +1.5, Ole Miss +2.5, LSU +3, Wake Forest -1, Washington State +14, Miami/FSU O60, Baylor +190, UCF +240, Florida State +120, Ole Miss +110, Washington State +450
Justin (56-49 ATS, 13-26 ML, +1.15U): Penn State +1.5, Baylor +6.5, West Virginia +6.5, Minnesota +5.5, Florida State +3, Missouri +1.5, Maryland +13, LSU +3, Washington State +14, Baylor +190, West Virginia +200, Minnesota +170
Consensus (28-18 ATS, 5-8 ML, +8.80U): Penn State +1.5, Baylor +6.5, Florida State +3, Missouri +1.5, LSU +3, Washington State +14, Baylor +190)
2021-11-122h 07The Hook and LadderWeek 10 Recap, Game Breakdowns, and Takeaways + College Basketball AppetizerThe guys break down another winning week for the pod and another scorching week for Colin, who is up nearly a dozen units over the last two weeks. What's been working for him from a handicapping perspective? We dig into his process. ALSO: CBB returns and the end of the podcast features a trio of Justin's plays for opening night of the college hoops season.
2021-11-091h 14The Hook and LadderWeek 10 ATS Picks, Game Breakdowns, and ML SprinklesColin (49-48 ATS, 3-1 O/U, 11-22 ML, -3.70U): Nebraska +15, Ole Miss -8.5, North Carolina -2.5, Penn State -9.5, Oklahoma State -3.5, Purdue +3, Arkansas -4, Tennessee -110, Oregon -7, Stanford +290, Nebraska +520, Purdue +140
Justin (52-46 ATS, 10-22 ML, +0.40U): Wake Forest +2.5, Purdue +3, TCU +7, Boise State +5.5, Washington +7, Texas +6.5, Hawaii +7.5, Wake Forest +120, Purdue +140, TCU +220, Boise State +170, Washington +230, Texas +200, Hawaii +250
Consensus (27-18 ATS, 4-8 ML, +7.10U): Purdue +3, Purdue +140
2021-11-051h 37The Hook and LadderWeek 9 Recap, Game Breakdowns, and TakeawaysRed-hot week for Colin, Justin rises back into the black, the guys break it all down -- plus key wins for their favorite teams. Initial look at CFP resumes as well. Jam-packed review pod.
2021-11-041h 52The Hook and LadderWeek 9 ATS Picks, Game Breakdowns, and ML SprinklesWhat a freaking slate.
Colin (39-43 ATS, 10-18 ML, 2-1 O/U, -9.45U): Iowa +3.5, Rutgers -1.5, Indiana +5.5, Virginia Tech +4.5, West Virginia +7, Vanderbilt +16.5, Florida +14.5, TCU +3.5, Texas Tech +20, Texas Tech/Oklahoma O66.5, Houston PK, California +1.5, Mississippi State +1, Auburn -2, Penn State +18.5, Virginia -3, Indiana +184, Vanderbilt +590, Purdue +250)
Justin (44-41 ATS, 10-20 ML, -1.10 U): Michigan -3.5, Indiana +5.5, West Virginia +7, Boston College +6.5, Northwestern +7.5, TCU +3.5, Houston PK, California +1.5, Mississippi State +1, Auburn -2, North Carolina +4, BYU -2.5, Washington +2.5, Indiana +184, Boston College +205)
Consensus Plays (22-16 ATS, 4-8 ML, +3.70U): Indiana +5.5, TCU +3.5, Houston PK, California +1.5, Mississippi State +1, Auburn -2, Indiana +184)
2021-10-292h 04The Hook and LadderWeek 8 Recap, Game-by-Game Breakdowns, and AnalysisJustin and Colin discuss a Week 8 blood bath. Was it a public week despite all the stink? The guys try to dissect where they went wrong.
2021-10-281h 34The Hook and LadderWeek 8 Game Breakdowns, ATS Picks, and ML SprinklesColin (36-35 ATS, 9-18 ML, 2-1 O/U, -3.35 U): Kansas State +1, Northwestern +24, Purdue +3.5, UCLA -1, Maryland +4.5, Colorado +8.5, Iowa State -7, Washington State +4.5, Air Force -3, N.C. State -3, Oregon State +3, Purdue +145, Washington State +165, Oregon State +140
Justin (38-35 ATS, 8-17 ML, +0.50 U): Texas Tech +1, Wisconsin -3, Clemson +3.5, UCLA -1, Maryland +4.5, Iowa State -7, Washington State +4.5, Louisville -4.5, USC +7, Georgia Tech +7, Miami +3.5, Oregon State +3, West Virginia +4.5, USC +220, Georgia Tech +210
Consensus Plays (20-13 ATS, 4-8 ML, +5.00 U): UCLA -1, Maryland +4.5, Iowa State -7, Washington State +4.5, Oregon State +3
2021-10-221h 35The Hook and LadderWeek 7 Recap & Game-by-Game BreakdownsJustin and Colin recap a bloody Saturday, go game-by-game, and discuss which teams are trending up and which teams are trending down as we hit the halfway point of the season.
2021-10-191h 39The Hook and LadderWeek 7 Game Breakdowns, ATS Picks, and ML SprinklesConsensus Plays (17-9 ATS, 3-5 ML, +7.10U): Texas -5, Auburn +3.5, Virginia Tech +5, Miami +7.5, Mississippi State +17.5, TCU +13.5, Utah +1, Auburn +160, Virginia Tech +170, Miami +240, TCU +420
Colin (30-29 ATS, 8-14 ML, 2-1 O/Us, -1.55U): Clemson -13.5, Texas -5, Auburn +3.5, Texas A&M -8, Virginia Tech +5, Miami +7.5, Vanderbilt +18.5, Mississippi State +17.5, North Carolina State -3, Stanford -1, TCU +13.5, Utah +1, Auburn +160, Virginia Tech +170, Miami +240, Vanderbilt +710, TCU +420
Justin (33-28 ATS, 8-12 ML, +4.60U): Texas -5, Auburn +3.5, Minnesota +4, Indiana +5, Virginia Tech +5, Miami +7.5, BYU +6, Mississippi State +17.5, Ole Miss -3, TCU +13.5, Kansas State +6.5, Washington -1.5, Utah +1, Indiana +170, Miami +240, BYU +200, Virginia Tech +170, Kansas State +210, TCU +420...
2021-10-152h 20The Hook and LadderWeek 6 ATS Picks, Game-by-Game Breakdowns, and ML SprinklesColin (23-25 ATS, 2-0 O/U, 7-8 ML, -0.80U): Oklahoma -3.5, Rutgers +5, Maryland +21, Arkansas +6, Syracuse +6.5, Auburn +15, TCU -1.5, UTSA +4, LSU +3.5, Nebraska +3.5, Texas A&M +18, Iowa/PSU U41.5, Rutgers +170, Arkansas +190, Syracuse +200, UTSA +150, LSU +140, Nebraska +150, Auburn +570)
Justin (26-22 ATS, 7-7 ML, +5.75U): Tulane +6, Stanford +12.5, South Carolina +10.5, Oklahoma -3.5, West Virginia +3, Arkansas +6, UMass +3.5, Syracuse +6.5, Auburn +15, Boise State +5.5, LSU +3.5, Nebraska +3.5, Utah +3, Tulane +190, South Carolina +330, Arkansas +190, Syracuse +200, Boise State +190, Auburn +570)
2021-10-081h 38The Hook and LadderWeek 5 Recap & Game-by-Game BreakdownsJustin and Colin balance a tough week for their favorite teams (Rutgers and Notre Dame) with a strong week for their wallets. The guys each take in 2+ units, while consensus plays move to 17-9, +7.80U overall. They run through almost every game on a wild Saturday, breaking down big upsets (Kentucky over Florida, Stanford over Oregon) and dominant performances (Georgia and Alabama).
2021-10-051h 55The Hook and Ladder"Spray and Pray" - Week 5 ATS Picks, ML Sprinkles, and Game Breakdowns1:30 - Week 4 Recap
45:30 - Week 5 Picks
Colin (16-20 ATS, 6-7 ML, 1-0 O/U, -3.50 U): Wisconsin -2, Minnesota +2.5, USC -7.5, Florida State -4.5, Stanford +8, Kansas State +12.5, Alabama -14.5, Florida -7.5, Oklahoma State -3.5, Mississippi State +7.5, Northwestern +12.5, UCLA -3, UCLA/ASU O55.5, Minnesota +115, Kansas State +390
Justin (19-17 ATS, 4-4 ML, +3.00 U): Maryland +3.5, TCU +5, Missouri -3, Minnesota +2.5, Stanford +8, Alabama -14.5, Kentucky +8.5, Oklahoma State -3.5, Mississippi State +7.5, Northwestern +12.5, Indiana +13, Washington +2.5, LSU -3, Arizona State +3, TCU +160, Stanford +250, Kentucky +260, Mississippi State +260, Northwestern +390, Indiana +390
Consensus (9-6 ATS, 3-2 ML, +3.90 U): Stanford +8, Alabama -14.5, Oklahoma State -3.5...
2021-10-012h 34The Hook and Ladder"Eating Stink" -- Week 4 ATS Picks, ML Sprinkles, and Game Breakdowns1:35 — Wake Forest-Virginia
5:30 — Liberty-Syracuse
13:40 — Notre Dame-Wisconsin
23:45 — LSU-Mississippi State
26:30 — SMU-TCU
29:20 — Missouri-Boston College
34:40 — Texas-Texas Tech
39:00 — Villanova-Penn State (Why?)
40:05 — Texas A&M-Arkansas
44:05 — Rutgers-Michigan
53:35 — Illinois-Purdue
56:10 — Clemson-N.C. State
59:30 — Iowa State-Baylor
63:15 — Louisville-Florida State
65:45 — UCLA-Stanford
67:25 — Kansas State-Oklahoma State
71:50 — Nebraska-Michigan State
76:10 — Kentucky-South Carolina
79:00 — West Virginia-Oklahoma
80:45 — North Carolina-Georgia Tech
83:15 — Indiana-Western Kentucky
86:55 — California-Washington
90:05 — Oregon State-USC
91:20 — Colorado-Arizona State
Colin (10-13 ATS, 5-6 ML, -2.75U): Virginia -4, Syracuse +6.5, Mississ...
2021-09-241h 39The Hook and LadderWeek 3 Recap & Game-by-Game TakeawaysColin and Justin review a very split week for the podcast and discuss the dangers of "seeing the board clearly." The guys talk about some surprising results for the week, which teams might be the best in the country, and what constitutes a "bad beat." Most important topic -- the value of home field advantage so far, and when the market will shift on it.
2021-09-221h 50The Hook and LadderWeek 3 ATS Picks, Moneyline Sprinkles, and Game Breakdowns11:10 - UCF @ Louisville
16:55 - Maryland @ Illinois
21:20 - Cincinnati-Indiana
27:55 - Virginia Tech @ West Virginia
34:15 - Michigan State @ Miami
40:50 - Minnesota @ Colorado
47:40 - Nevada @ Kansas State
53:00 - Purdue @ Notre Dame
60:40 - Alabama @ Florida
66:00 - Nebraska @ Oklahoma
70:45 - Florida St @ Wake Forest
73:25 Tulsa @ Ohio State
75:30 - USC @ Washington St
77:45 - Northwestern @ Duke
81:20 - Mississippi St @ Memphis
84:50 - Auburn @ Penn State
95:05 - Virginia @ North Carolina
97:20 - Tulane @ Ole Miss
2021-09-171h 57The Hook and LadderWeek 2 Recap & Game-by-Game TakeawaysJustin and Colin run through the Week 2 slate, identify the most overwhelming and underwhelming performances of the week, highlight their correct calls and address their incorrect calls. Which teams have deserved upgrades and which teams have deserved downgrades (*cough* Washington *cough*) through two weeks?
2021-09-151h 23The Hook and LadderWeek 2 ATS Picks, Moneyline Sprinks, and Game Breakdowns + Week 1 RecapWeek 1 Recap
1:50 — Rutgers-Temple
3:25 — UCF-Boise State
6:20 — Ohio State-Minnesota
8:30 — East Carolina-App State
10:10 — Virginia Tech-North Carolina
12:25 — Michigan State-Northwestern
14:30 — Penn State-Wisconsin
16:55 — Tulane-Oklahoma
20:50 — Oregon-Fresno State
24:20 — Maryland-West Virginia
27:40 — Marshall-Navy
28:10 — Indiana-Iowa
32:05 — Miami-Alabama
34:30 — Texas-Louisiana
36:45 — Purdue-Oregon State
38:50 — Texas Tech-Houston
40:50 — Clemson-Georgia
45:00 — LSU-UCLA
48:25 — Nevada-California
48:55 — BYU-Arizona
50:50 — Notre Dame-Florida State
55:45 — Ole Miss-Louisville
Week 2 Breakdowns
59:15 — Illinois +10 @ Virginia
62:50 — Oregon +14.5 @ Ohio State
67:00 — Pittsburgh -3 @ Tennessee
69:45 — South Carolina -2...
2021-09-101h 56The Hook and Ladder'Big Ten Dogs Week' - Week 1 ATS Picks, ML Sprinkles, and Game Breakdowns2:40 — Week 0 Recap
11:05 — Temple +14 @ Rutgers
14:20 — Boise State +5.5 @ UCF
21:50 — Ohio State -14 @ Minnesota
25:45 — East Carolina +11 vs. Appalachian State (N)
28:35 — North Carolina -5.5 @ Virginia Tech
31:40 — Michigan State +3.5 @ Northwestern
35:10 — Penn State +5.5 @ Wisconsin
38:25 — Tulane +31 @ Oklahoma
39:35 — Stanford +3 vs. Kansas State (N)
42:15 — Fresno State +20.5 @ Oregon
45:10 — West Virginia -3 @ Maryland
49:40 — Indiana +3.5 @ Iowa
53:25 — Marshall -2.5 @ Navy
55:10 — Miami +19 vs. Alabama (N)
59:20 — Louisiana +8 @ Texas
61:00 — Oregon State +6.5 @ Purdue
65:00 — Texas Tech PK vs. Houston (N)
66:55 — Clemson -3 vs. Georgia (N)
70:00 — LSU...
2021-09-011h 24The Hook and LadderNational Championship Futures, Heisman Picks, and Week 0 BetsJustin and Colin release their final preseason bets on the eve of the 2021 CFB season. They try to find value in the national championship market, tale advantage of some opportunities in the conference futures market, and take a couple of fliers in the Heisman race. Oh, and, they have game picks. The guys break down Week 0's slate: Illinois-Nebraska, Hawaii-UCLA, and Fresno State-UConn.
2021-08-2841 minThe Hook and LadderSEC PreviewIn their final conference breakdown, Justin and Colin analyze the SEC. The guys go head-to-head quite a bit in the SEC West, but find some common fades in the SEC East. Is this Georgia's year to compete with Alabama? Does LSU have the ceiling of a CFP contender? Can anyone from the middle of the pack jump up toward the top? All that, win totals, and more in this SEC preview.
1:45 — Open
3:05 — Alabama
9:55 — Texas A&M
16:35 — LSU
22:25 — Ole Miss
29:00 — Auburn
35:10 — Mississippi State
40:35 — Arkansas
48:15 — Ge...
2021-08-271h 20The Hook and Ladder"A Risky Proposition" -- Pac 12 PreviewJustin and Colin worry they are too group-thinky in their Pac 12 Preview edition of the Hook and Ladder podcast. The guys are high on the good teams and low on the bad teams...and in their win totals basically test a no-middle theory. Will it work? No clue, but the guys have picked their lane and their staying in it.
2:30 — Open
5:00 — Oregon
15:10 — Washington
21:25 — Utah
27:55 — Arizona State
34:00 — UCLA
37:40 — Colorado
40:25 — Arizona
44:05 — Stanford
49:35 — Washington State
54:20 — California
60:55 — Oregon State
65:00 — USC
2021-08-241h 11The Hook and Ladder"No Fundy with the Gundy"; Big 12 Preview (S2, E4)Justin and Colin jump into the Big 12. What is the ceiling for Oklahoma? Is Texas back? Can TCU or Iowa State surpass the Sooners? Will Kansas win a game in conference? The guys give their win total projections and despite the merit of coaching vs. talent vs. returning production in the Big 12.
0:50 — Open
1:25 — Oklahoma
10:50 — Iowa State
17:30 — TCU
22:40 — Texas
30:05 — Oklahoma State
37:30 — West Virginia
44:25 — Texas Tech
52:25 — Kansas State
56:50 — Baylor
60:05 — Kansas
2021-08-231h 06The Hook and LadderBig Ten Preview (S2, E3)Justin and Colin dig into the Big Ten, analyzing win totals and seeing if there is any true contender for Ohio State. Can the bottom eat the middle in this conference? Is the public sleeping on Minnesota? Are Penn State and Michigan on the verge of rebound years? Regression for Indiana? All that and plenty of Rutgers love on this preview pod.
1:50 — Open
3:25 — Ohio State
14:40 — Penn State
20:25 — Indiana
28:20 — Michigan
34:35 — Rutgers
40:10 — Maryland
42:35 — Michigan State
47:00 — Wisconsin
51:05 — Iowa
54:15 — Northwestern
56:10 — Nebraska...
2021-08-141h 09The Hook and LadderACC Preview (S2, E2)Justin and Colin give their full breakdown of the ACC. Why are both so high on Clemson? Is North Carolina catching too much hype? Which mid-tier teams are primed to overachieve? The guys go through all of that and more, plus give their win totals projections for all 14 ACC teams and Notre Dame.
1:10 — Open
2:50 — ACC General Breakdown
7:10 — Clemson
18:00 — North Carolina
27:30 — Miami
35:25 — North Carolina State
41:05 — Boston College
45:45 — Wake Forest
50:55 — Florida State
56:55 — Louisville
62:00 — Syracuse
65:40 — Pittsburgh
71:15 — Virginia Tech
74:00...
2021-08-101h 35The Hook and LadderAAC Preview (S2, E1)Hook and Ladder is BACK. Justin and Colin return with the first of their series of preseason podcasts, again reaffirming their stance as a P6 Podcast by breaking down the American Athletic Conference. In the pod, you'll find breakdowns of each team including the guys' picks O/U season win totals. Can anybody catch up to Cincinnati? Part 1 of the multi-part season preview focuses on The American.
2021-08-101h 34The Hook and LadderNational Championship Picks!!!The guys are stoked to get "The Game" tonight...we've been waiting for Gonzaga-Baylor all season, and tonight, we finally get it. The guys dissect the matchup, give their picks, and evaluate some props for tonight's game.
Colin (42-45): Gonzaga -4.5
Justin (52-43): Baylor +4.5
2021-04-0626 minThe Hook and LadderFinal Four PicksJustin and Colin try to dissect trends from the NCAA Tournament, as they attempt to decipher different strategies to betting college hoops in March vs. the rest of the regular season. They dive into how good Gonzaga is, why Gonzaga is so good, and who can possibly beat Gonzaga. Lastly, they break down betting angles for tonight's Final Four games.
Justin (51-43)...Baylor -5
Colin (42-44)...Houston +5
2021-04-0342 minThe Hook and LadderSweet 16 PicksJustin and Colin are back to break down the *second-best weekend of the college basketball season, diving into the Sweet 16. The guys break down every game, discuss matchup edges, and which teams they may be biased against.
Colin...Oregon State +7, Baylor -7.5, Arkansas -11.5, Syracuse +6.5, Florida State +2.5, UCLA +6.5, Oregon +2
Justin...Baylor -7.5, Arkansas -11.5, Houston -6.5, Creighton +13, Florida State +2.5, UCLA +6.5, Oregon +2
2021-03-2746 minThe Hook and LadderNCAA Tournament Megapod 2 - Round 1 ATS PicksColin and Justin break down every First Four and First Round game and give their analysis and picks ATS. Another 2-hour show, another megapod. Every game is broken down in depth in order of the game's schedule...ex) R1 breakdowns begin with Virginia Tech-Florida, the 12:15 tip-off on Friday, and end with Oregon-VCU, the 9:57 tip-off on Saturday.
Colin…(34-33)
UCLA +2
Drake -1.5
VT +1
Oral Roberts +16
Loyola Chicago -4.5
UNC -1.5
UNT +7.5
St. Bona +1.5
Bama -16.5
Missouri +1
Ab...
2021-03-182h 00The Hook and LadderNCAA Tournament Megapod 1 - Bracket BreakdownBasically, the Hook and Ladder's "One Shining Moment." Justin and Colin, NCAA Tournament junkies, once guilty of cutting an afternoon of high school to watch the NCAA Tournament's opening round, go absolutely in depth in the biggest megapod of the year. We've literally got it all...
- Contenders, Paper Tigers, Bracket Busters, Sleepers, Marquee Matchups, Region-by-Region Breakdowns
Sit back, relax, and let the information flow.
2021-03-162h 05The Hook and LadderConference Tournament MegapodJustin and Colin break down the upcoming conference tournaments in the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12, SEC, AAC, and Big East, and give their value picks in each conference. They parse through the brackets to find the best matchups and potential draws, looking for value on some favorites and some bombs. To discuss the nation's best conferences (Big Ten and Big 12), the guys are joined by a special guest friend of the pod!
Justin
AAC - Houston -125
ACC - Georgia Tech +1300, Clemson +2500
BE - St. John's +2000, Marquette, +6000
B10...
2021-03-091h 41The Hook and LadderCollege Basketball Picks 3/6Justin and Colin, with midnight Friday night vibes and a live, semi-interactive studio audience, break down a top-heavy Saturday slate in CBB. This is the final Saturday of the regular season, and it's been a fun ride...double the content coming in March. Picks...
Justin (34-25)...
Louisville +2 vs. Virginia, Ohio State -2 vs. Illinois, LSU +2.5 @ Missouri, UCLA +2 @ USC, Utah -3 vs. Arizona State, Providence +4.5 vs. Villanova, VCU -2.5 vs. Davidson
Colin (24-26)...
Virginia -2 @ Louisville, Ohio State -2 vs. Illinois, Rutgers -3 @ Minnesota, LSU +2.5 @ Missouri, UCLA +2 @ USC, Marquette -2 vs. Providence...
2021-03-0642 minThe Hook and LadderCollege Basketball Picks 2/27Great Saturday slate, Justin and Colin look to finish February and head into the best month of the year trending in the right direction.
Justin (25-20, Last: 5-6)
Indiana +8
North Carolina +2.5
Louisville +5.5
Texas Tech -3
Kansas +5.5
Oklahoma -5
LSU +4.5
Florida +2.5
Xavier +4.5
Utah +5.5
Boise State +6.5
Colin (19-21, Last: 4-4)
Notre Dame -6
Texas Tech -3
Kansas +5.5
Oklahoma -5
Kentucky -2.5
Alabama -5
2021-02-271h 30The Hook and LadderCollege Basketball Picks 2/20Justin and Colin look to back up a scorching hot Saturday with another winning weekend. The guys breakdown the top-15 or so games on another loaded Saturday. Justin decides to test out a new "motivation" theory, while Colin debates the quality of coaching and the weather in Texas...while he prepares for a ski trip with his college buddies for the weekend.
Justin (20-14, Last: 7-2)
West Virginia +4
Texas Tech +2.5
Virginia -1
Notre Dame +2
Minnesota +5.5
LSU -4.5
Missouri -3.5
Florida -8
2021-02-201h 11The Hook and LadderCollege Basketball Picks 2/13Justin and Colin, off a solid week last week, look to keep the momentum going this Saturday. The guys break down 15-20 games and give plenty of picks.
Justin…
Creighton +3 vs. Villanova
Providence -1.5 @ DePaul
Michigan State +5.5 vs. Iowa
LSU +2.5 vs. Tennessee
Arkansas +3 @ Missouri
Oregon +2 @ Arizona
Washington State +7.5 vs. USC
Virginia -6.5 vs. North Carolina
Loyola Chicago -4 @ Drake
Colin…
UConn/Xavier U134.5
Providence -1.5 @ DePaul
Michigan State +5.5 vs. Iowa
LS...
2021-02-131h 14The Hook and LadderCollege Basketball Picks 1/30As we approach the stretch run in the CBB season, the Hook and Ladder podcast is diving into college hoops, and Colin and Justin will be giving picks ATS every Saturday. Today, they dive into the SEC-Big 12 Challenge, discuss the impact of a COVID pause, chat zig zag theory, and give a bunch of picks on Saturday's slate.
Consensus Plays: Alabama -1, Texas Tech -3.5, Kansas +2.5, Arkansas +2.5, Texas A&M -1, Ole Miss -3.5, Seton Hall +5.5, Providence -3.5, Clemson +5.5, Arizona State -1.5, Purdue -2.5
Split Plays: Virginia Tech +5, Wisconsin -4.5, Georgia Tech +4.5 (Justin); Virginia -5...
2021-01-301h 11The Hook and LadderCFP National Championship Preview and Bowl Game ReviewJustin and Colin both lean Buckeyes plus the points, citing the wide range of outcomes. The guys break down bowl season, which teams impressed, which teams didn't, and which teams could be factors into 2021. They also reminisce about a rocky year picks-wise, both finishing in a tie at a remarkably disappointing 47%. As they've said all along though, they're more than just picks...you come for the entertainment as well.
2021-01-111h 47
The Hook and LadderHoliday Special -- BOWL PICKSHo, ho, ho! It’s the most wonderful time of the year: bowl season. Justin and Colin give picks on every bowl game from here on out. The guys think there is money to be made in non-conference action, and try to exploit the overvalued and cash in on the undervalued.
Marshall-Buffalo (2:30), Louisiana-UTSA (7:45), Georgia State-Western Kentucky (10:05), Liberty-Coastal Carolina (14:40), Oklahoma State-Miami (16:30), Texas-Colorado (21:40), Wake Forest-Wisconsin (25:35), Iowa-Missouri (30:30), Florida-Oklahoma (33:35), Tulsa-Mississippi State (38:55), Ball State-San Jose State (42:05), West Virginia-Army (44:25), TCU-Arkansas (47:20), Georgia-Cincinnati (50:25), Northwestern-Auburn (54:05), Kentucky-N.C. State (57:45), Ole Miss-Indiana (61:50), Iowa State-Oregon (65:05), Texas A&M-North Carolina (68:05), Alabama-Notre Dame (79:55), Ohio State-Clemson (94:50)
Colin (44-50)
Bu...
2020-12-251h 40The Hook and LadderConference Championship Week Review and CFP ReactionJustin and Colin break down the conference championship games, and try to evaluate which teams are trending in the right direction for bowl season. The guys also do a live reaction to the College Football Playoff reveal...SPOILER: The committee got it right!
2020-12-241h 13The Hook and LadderConference Championship Week Picks -- Mega Pod for a Mega SlateIn a virtual tie in the standings coming down the home stretch, Justin and Colin do a well-researched deep dive into the best CFB weekend of the season — conference championship weekend. Can Clemson get revenge on Notre Dame? Will Florida keep things tight with Alabama? Can you bet on Clay Helton? Is there value in the Mountain West? The guys answer all that and more in this 2-hour mega picks pod.
Regular Season Games
Rutgers-Nebraska (5:35), Texas A&M-Tennessee (10:00), Wake Forest-Florida State (12:05), Utah-Washington State (15:50), Air Force-Army (17:40), Ole Miss-LSU (18:30), Missouri-Mississippi State (23:25), Wisconsin-Minnesota (25:15), Penn State-Illinois (30:05), UCLA-Stanford (32:55), Michigan State-Maryland (37:25), Ar...
2020-12-181h 59The Hook and LadderWeek 15 Review -- LSU De-cleats Florida, Frauds in South Beach, and Integrity from USCJustin and Colin break down another awesome Saturday and recount the electricity shared in Colin's basement Saturday night. Heading into conference championship week, the guys are tied in the standings...with losing records. But Notre Dame is (probably) playoff bound and Rutgers won three B1G games for the first time since 2014, so they're not too upset.
2020-12-141h 20The Hook and LadderWeek 15 Picks -- Fading Bama? StarkValue in StarkVegas? Conference Championship Look-AheadsSEC
Alabama-Arkansas (9:10), Georgia-Missouri (15:20), Tennessee-Vanderbilt (21:30), LSU-Florida (29:00), Auburn-Mississippi State (31:35)
Big Ten
Rutgers-Maryland (36:46), Illinois-Northwestern (41:10), Minnesota-Nebraska (44:53), Penn State-Michigan State (47:08), Iowa-Wisconsin (51:13)
Big 12
Oklahoma State-Baylor (56:16)
Other
Random Musings/Leans (58:26)
ACC
Wake Forest-Louisville (64:37), Miami-North Carolina (69:03), Florida State-Duke (73:08), Virginia-Virginia Tech (73:23)
American
Houston-Memphis (77:08), Navy-Army (77:45)
Pac-12
Arizona-Arizona State (80:50), Utah-Colorado (83:13), Cal-Washington State (84:50), USC-UCLA (85:08), Stanford-Oregon State (87:47)
Wrap-Up
Conference championship look-ahead lines (89:47), Picks/Review (94:20)
Picks
Colin (38-43)
Arkansas +32.5 vs. Alabama
Mississippi St +7 vs. Auburn
2020-12-121h 36The Hook and LadderWeek 14 Review -- Is Ohio State in trouble?Justin and Colin dive into the weekend of college football and apologize for another week of mediocre picks, despite finding themselves in the black for the weekend.
2020-12-091h 14The Hook and LadderWeek 14 Picks -- Coastal-BYU, Pac-12 Chase Spots, Chop BabyJustin and Colin break down the Saturday slate, including the massive mid-major battle between BYU and Coastal Carolina and a huge one in Piscataway for Rutgers. The guys sniff out some stinky lines and find themselves learning more about the Pac-12. Forced to record virtually, please forgive any technical difficulties!
Other
BYU-Coastal Carolina (1:40), Wyoming-New Mexico (10:10), Appalachian State-Louisiana (11:50)
Pac-12
Oregon State-Washington (17:35), Oregon-Cal (21:40), Colorado-Arizona (26:30), Oregon State-Utah (33:45), UCLA-Arizona State (39:30), USC-Washington State (42:45)
American
Tulane-Memphis (48:35), Tulsa-Navy (51:05)
ACC
Notre Dame-Syracuse (54:30), BC-Virginia (61:15), NC State-Georgia Tech (65:18), Clemson-Virginia Tech (69:52), Miami-Duke (73:53)
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2020-12-042h 14The Hook and LadderWeek 13 Review -- Rutgers Chops, Notre Dame Impresses, Bama's Defense ImprovesA very happy week for Justin and Colin, despite their mediocre picks record...Rutgers comes back to beat Purdue, Notre Dame holds off North Carolina, and the CFP picture begins to take shape. Is the Big Ten in trouble? Is Texas A&M deserving? Does the Pac-12 have a chance? The guys break down these questions along with the entire Saturday slate in their Week 13 review.
4:25 -- Pac-12
26:14 -- Big 12
37:00 -- AAC
43:43 -- SEC
65:26 -- Big Ten
79:02 -- ACC
2020-11-301h 33The Hook and LadderWeek 13 Picks -- College Football Playoff Rankings Review, Six Consensus Plays, and Plenty of VolumeThe guys are thankful for a moderately full college football season. Colin attempts to use volume to catch Justin in the season-long race.
CFB Playoff Rankings Recap (2:27)
Big 12 (16:35)
Texas-Iowa State (17:00)
Oklahoma State-Texas Tech (24:57)
Baylor-Kansas State (26:48)
TCU-Kansas (30:07)
Big 10 (32:58)
Nebraska-Iowa (33:06)
Ohio State-Illinois (37:03)
Indiana-Maryland (41:39)
Michigan-Penn State (45:46)
Michigan State-Northwestern (55:03)
Rutgers-Purdue (58:30)
AAC (64:27)
SMU-East Carolina (64:53)
ACC (68:01)
Notre Dame-North Carolina (68:08)
NC State-Syracuse (79:30)
Clemson-Pittsburgh (86:12)
Louisville-Boston College (88:24)
Duke-Georgia Tech (90:58)
Virginia-Florida State (91:13)
Other (94:20)
Pac-12 (97:06)
Cal-Stanford (97:13)
Oregon-Oregon State (98:38)
USC-Colorado (103:21)
UCLA-Arizona (106:25)
Washington-Utah (107:24)
SEC (110:51)
Kentucky-Florida (111:16)
Missouri-Vandy (114:09)
Alabama-Auburn (115:20)
Ole Miss-Miss State (119:40)
Texas A&M-LSU (123:38)
Georgia-South Carolina (124:11)
2020-11-272h 09The Hook and LadderWeek 12 Recap -- Boomer Sooner, James Franklin on the Hot Seat, UCF Miracle CoverJustin and Colin break down an awesome weekend in college football. Justin continues his steady season, maintaining a four-game lead over Colin. The guys marvel at Oklahoma's progress, identify bogus analytics on Penn State, and try to make sense of Ohio State's passing game struggles with Indiana.
2020-11-261h 53The Hook and LadderWeek 12 Picks -- Boomer Sooner, J.T. Daniels, Big Week in the Big TenThe guys break down a hefty Week 12 slate, trying to make sense of the Pac-12 and buying low on a few home dogs. Justin tries to keep a tight card, and Colin finds value with a few massive favorites.
Pac-12
UCLA-Oregon (5:34); Oregon State-California (9:49); Arizona-Washington (14:52); USC-Utah (19:51); Washington State-Stanford (23:32)
SEC
Florida-Vanderbilt (27:51); LSU-Arkansas (29:20); Alabama-Kentucky (33:43); Tennessee-Auburn (36:01); Georgia-Mississippi State (40:43); Missouri-South Carolina (43:53)
Big 12
Kansas State-Iowa State (46:57); Oklahoma-Oklahoma State (51:03)
American
UCF-Cincinnati (57:56)
ACC
Louisville-Syracuse (66:51); Clemson-Florida State (70:10); Virginia Tech-Pittsburgh (73:36); Liberty-NC State (78:46)
Other
San Diego...
2020-11-202h 06The Hook and LadderWeek 11 Review -- Big Week in the Big Ten, Making Sense of the Pac-12Justin and Colin give a long-winded break down of an exciting Week 11 slate...Colin gloats about his 6-3 Saturday, while Justin struggles to regurgitate the Rutgers-Illinois debacle. The guys open with the ACC, then touch on the American, the Big 12 (the land of unders), the Big Ten, the Pac-12 (???), and the SEC (Florida's Offense WOW).
2020-11-181h 42The Hook and LadderWeek 11 Picks -- 4 Consensus Plays, a Notre Dame Fade, Pac-12 After DarkJustin and Colin try to stay disciplined staring at a near-full slate of Saturday games. Consensus plays: Virginia Tech -1.5, Tulsa -2.5, Ole Miss -11, Washington State +10.5.
2:40 — ACC
32:08 — American
41:22 — Big 12
49:33 — Big 10
67:09 — Pac 12
77:42 — SEC
84:47 — G5
88:42 — Summary
2020-11-141h 33The Hook and LadderWeek 10 RecapJustin goes 4-3, Colin goes 2-5...but remains unfazed thanks to the Notre Dame's win over Clemson. The guys break down a rough Saturday across the board, where they went right, where they went wrong, and which teams could be overvalued and undervalued in Week 11.
2020-11-121h 27The Hook and LadderWeek 10 PICKS! 3 Consensus Plays, 1 Lock Fight, 4 Games in the Bullpen, and Plenty of CheeseJustin and Colin meet virtually for the first time since Week 1 -- bear with them for any technical difficulties. The guys go sea-deep on Notre Dame-Clemson, sniff out the cheesy lines, and seek buy-low/sell-high spots. Another spray-the-board-shit-your-pants Saturday!
ACC
0:58 — Clemson -5 @ Notre Dame
25:30 — Miami -11 @ NC State
33:05 — VT -14 vs. Liberty
38:11 — FSU -2.5 vs. Pittsburgh
American
43:57 — Cincinnati -13.5 vs. Houston
48:00 — SMU -17.5 @ Temple
Big 12
49:43 — Texas -6.5 vs. West Virginia
55:35 — Oklahoma State -12.5 @ Kansas State
Big 10
60:58 — Michigan -3 @ Indiana
67:29 — Northwestern -3.5 vs. Nebraska
71:47 — Iowa -6.5 vs. Michigan State
80:10 — Ohio State -38 vs. Rutgers
Pac-12
86:17 — Oregon State -1.5 vs. Washington State
92:50 — USC -10.5 @ Arizona State
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2020-11-062h 14The Hook and LadderWeek 9 Picks Pod!Mega picks pod! The guys look to build on a 9-5 week 8, and do a deep dive into virtually every game this weekend…time stamps in the description…
ACC
1:16 — Clemson -27 @ BC (pre-Trevor Lawrence news)
6:52 — Wake Forest -12.5 @ Syracuse
11:03 — Notre Dame -20 @ Georgia Tech
16:38 — Virginia Tech -3.5 @ Louisville
22:11 — Charlotte +9.5 @ Duke
22:52 — North Carolina -7 @ Virginia
American
27:13 — East Carolina +17 @ Tulsa
27:49 — Memphis +6.5 @ Cincinnati
33:40 — Temple +4 @ Tulane
34:13 — UCF -3 @ Houston
36:51 — Navy +12.5 @ SMU
Big 12
39:12 — Kansas State +3.5 @ West Virginia
2020-10-302h 03The Hook and LadderWeek 8 Recap -- 9-5 Week for the Pod, 2-0 Consensus PlaysBoth eager to record following winning weeks (and signature Ws for Rutgers and Notre Dame), the guys recap an electric CFB Saturday conference-by-conference, and try to find examples of box score fraud and potential sell-high/buy-low spots for the upcoming week.
0:45 -- Picks Recap (Colin 5-2, Justin 4-3)
3:38 -- ACC Recap
34:28 -- American Recap
47:17 -- B12 Recap
57:13 -- B10 Recap
83:45 -- SEC Recap
93:01 -- CUSA/Mountain West/Sun Belt Recap
2020-10-261h 44The Hook and LadderWeek 8 Picks -- Two Consensus Plays, a Lock Fight, and the Return of the Big Ten (& the Mountain West)Justin and Colin break down the first near-full college football Saturday; the guys have two consensus plays and engage in their first lock fight.
2:07 — Week 7 Review
12:30 — Notre Dame State of the Program
14:25 — Rutgers State of the Program
16:53 — Louisiana-Lafayette -2.5 @ UAB
18:01 — Illinois +19.5 @ Wisconsin
24:41 — Georgia Tech +3.5 @ Boston College
27:18 — Florida State +4.5 @ Louisville
32:27 — Notre Dame -10 @ Pittsburgh
39:10 — Alabama -21 @ Tennessee
41:58 — N.C. State +14.5 @ North Carolina
46:35 — Virginia Tech -8.5 @ Wake Forest
50:18 — Clemson -46 @ Syracuse
50:57 — Virginia +12.5 @ Miami
54:06 — Tulane +20 @ UCF
54:4...
2020-10-231h 59The Hook and LadderWeek 7 Picks -- All About the DogsJustin and Colin break down another terrific Saturday slate, and each shares their favorite 7 plays on a juicy Saturday. FOUR CONSENSUS PLAYS; is that good or bad? Both guys are all over the underdogs this week. Full cards and analysis after you hit PLAY.
2020-10-171h 20The Hook and LadderWeek 6 Recap -- Right, Wrong, Square, Sharp, Early Week 7 LeansJustin and Colin break down almost every game from a thrilling Week 6 and try to make sense of the first month or so of the college football season. How good is Georgia's D? How good is Alabama's O? Is Ole Miss for real? Is UNC for real? Can anybody stop Clemson? Fans in the SEC? Plus...plenty of value on underdogs for Week 7! TUNE IN!
2020-10-131h 39The Hook and LadderEpisode 5 -- Picks, More Picks, SEC Overreactions, and Trying to Make Sense of the Big 12Justin and Colin break down the best slate to date in college football, evaluate several "look ahead" spots, and find consensus plays in the SEC. The guys look to build on a 4-1 week by discussing virtually every game on the college football card...and also make plans to watch together on Saturday.
2020-10-101h 38The Hook and LadderEpisode 4 -- Tupe Hot, Colin Not; the ACC Race, and Week 5 Picks ATSJustin and Colin break down an eventful week 4 on the gridiron, use advanced stats to decipher which wins are flukey and which are not, discuss the very deep ACC, and give their ATS picks for Week 5. Another CONSENSUS PLAY; find out who the guys have!
2020-10-021h 44The Hook and LadderEpisode 3 -- The C-USA Parlay Cashes, Pac-12 Returns, and Full Weekend PicksJustin and Colin break down a successful Week 3 of college football betting, try to make sense of the 0-2 Duke Blue Devils, discuss what the return of the Pac-12 and B1G mean in terms of the CFP picture, and give their Week 4 picks. SPOILER: We've got another consensus play.
2020-09-251h 27The Hook and LadderEpisode 2: Week 2 Hits/Misses, Big Ten Back, Week 3 PicksJustin and Colin discuss their takeaways from Week 1, question the depth of the Big 12, and discuss the Big Ten's decision to play college football. The guys also break down an awesome Saturday slate and give their picks ATS.
2020-09-181h 26The Hook and LadderWeek 2: BYU Takes, Notre Dame’s Ceiling, Sneaky Heisman Picks, Big Ten Politics, and Cuse ConsensusJustin and Colin break down the opening weekend of the college football season, preview the season ahead, and give their picks and best bets for the first weekend of P5 college football.
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