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The ATS Checkdown: Week 12 Picks Against the Spread

Matt McEwan

by Matt McEwan in NFL Football

Updated Jan 17, 2018 · 9:38 AM PST

As we prepare to give thanks to all the wonderful people in our lives, don’t forget about your two favourite hosts who won you some cash last week, giving you some extra spending money for all the Black Friday deals. But at this point, Matt and Sascha would completely understand if you wanted to save all your gratitude for our game-picking puppy, Pepperoni, who is now 8-2 against the spread this season.

Wondering how this pooch does it? Have a look below, then listen to the podcast, in which Matt and Sascha ramble on about some stuff …


While I have plenty to be thankful for in this world, I have to throw an early shoutout to my pup, Pepperoni, who is likely the reason I am still employed here at SportsBettingDime.com. Just when you start questioning how a dog can possibly be this good at picking ATS winners, he goes and tosses another perfect week at us, showing us all just how easy it is.

Fortunately, Pepperoni’s smarts are starting to rub off on Sascha and me, as we both posted winning records last week. It should also be known that consensus picks went 2-0 last week, moving us to 5-1 now in the last two weeks.

Heading into Thanksgiving weekend, it’s not just our dinner plates that are full. With bye weeks over, the ATS Checkdown crew has a full plate of games to pick for the first time since Week 4. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the sweet sounds of us making fun of the Buffalo Bills as you enjoy your Thanksgiving feast — which obviously includes football.

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