Comedian vs. The Coin: Big Ten Week 2

Editor’s Note: Each Week During the Football Season Stand-Up Comedian and Co-Host of the Punch Drunk Sports Podcast, Jayson Thibault, picks games against the flips of a John F. Kennedy Half-Dollar. 

The Contestants

Jayson Thibault is a stand-up comedian and original member of the Punch Drunk Sports Podcast along with Air Shaffir and Sam Tripoli.  On Nov. 27, Thibault will be recording his new comedy album, “Covidiot” during his performance at The Market Lounge & Comedy Club in Valparaiso, Indiana.  FTB is without question THE No. 1 Penn State football site in Northwest Indiana, so far all our readers in the area (Brian) be sure to check him out! 

The JFK Half-Dollar Coin was first minted in 1964. This particular 50-cent piece we’re flipping has been in the cup holder of a 2015 Toyota Camry for some time and is a tad sticky. If it picks winners, we’re not going to wash it. If it doesn’t, we’re spending it.   

The Format

Thibault picks 10 games against the spread. The JFK Coin picks 10 games against the spread via flip (Heads = Favorite. Tails = Underdog.) Simple.

STANDINGS

TEEBS’ FREE MONEY WINNERS

OHIO STATE (-13) over Penn State

Penn State screwed me out of a perfect 5-0 college record last week, so it’s time to flip the pick and get that paper back. Penn State’s already lost versus a basketball school from the 80s. Now, unfortunately, they’re playing a football team from the 2000s. Plus, with no fans in Beaver Stadium, guess that means Trump’s Tulsa rally in June remains the largest Whiteout of 2020.   

MISSISSIPPI STATE (+30.5) over Alabama

Of course, Alabama will win. But they won’t cover. Dassssa LOTTA points. 

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (-19.5) over New York Jets

Look for Le’Veon Bell to exact his revenge on his ex. Andy Reid could trade-in his laminated play card for a Shoney’s menu on the sideline Sunday and still cover this one. If you want to get freaky, take the OVER on the Bell rushing yards/rushing TDs prop bet.  

Rest of Teebs’ Selections:

BILLS (-3.5) over Patriots

PACKERS (-6.5) over Vikings

EAGLES (-9) over Cowboys

COLTS (-2.5) over Lions

NOTRE DAME (-20) over Georgia Tech

OKLAHOMA (-14.5) over Texas Tech

NORTH CAROLINA (-6.5) over Clemson

JFK COIN’S TOP FLIPS 

LOS ANGELES RAMS (-3.5) over Miami Dolphins  

A Jefferson Nickel asked me earlier this week if I liked Tua. I said, “Tua what?” Tom shook his head and said, “No, Tua. Do you like Tua?” I said, “Tua what?” This went on for 47 minutes. For the record, I don’t. Just can’t turn my back on a Harvard man, no matter how destitute he looks. 

DETROIT LIONS (+2.5) over Indianapolis Colts

Whether it’s winning close games or being intimate with his wife, Phillip Rivers can never seem to pull it out. Take the Lions. 

FLORIDA (-12.5) over Missouri 

Yeah, Florida coach Dan Mullen put his foot in his mouth a few weeks ago, but at least he didn’t stick anything in a shark like the last guy. 

Rest of JFK Coin’s selections:

PENN STATE (+13) over Ohio State

AUBURN (+3) over LSU

RUTGERS (+11) over Indiana 

KENTUCKY (+17) over Georgia

BILLS (-3.5) over Patriots

BROWNS (-2.5) over Raiders

GIANTS (+11.5) over Buccaneers (Monday)

BONUS: Teebs’ Pandemic Parlay Pick of the Week

LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS (-8.5) over Denver Nuggets (2020 Game 5 Western Semis)

Scrapping the parlay and giving you a single pick that can’t lose this week. The Clippers are advancing to the Western Conference Finals for the first time in this loser franchise’s history! They’re up 3-1, not the Atlanta Falcons (not that I’m bitter or anything), and their owner’s nickname is Ballz. That’s a lot to like. Put all your money on the Clip Show to hammer the coffin shut!