Rating: 4 Unit NCAAF Game of the Week

Oklahoma State's Rudolph is now at 378 passing yards per game with 11 touchdowns and only 1 interception (5 touchdowns last week). Try an average of 41.8 points per game in Oklahoma States L24 regular season games. TCU counter with balanced attack, behind QB Hill (8 touchdowns with 2 interceptions), & 245.7 passing yards per game. Tcu covered its last road game by 18 points, but is on a 4-9 spread slide.

Rating: 4 Unit NCAAF Mismatch of the Week

The Hawkeyes don't let this type get away. QB Stanley has 8 touchdowns in his 1st 2 starts, tying Iowa State in the final 1:09, winning it in OT. North Texas has a 288-164 point deficit in their last 7 lined games. They trailed SMU 54-17 in the 4th.  No brainer here!

Rating: 4 Unit NCAAF Game of the Week

The Baylor Bears are fast approaching pre-RG3 status. A home loss to UTSA, with greater than a 100-yard deficit is simply unfathomable, on heels of allowing 48 points and 585 yards to Liberty. Duke comes in with a nicely balance 538-191 yard edge in 26-point cover vs Northwestern (41-10 in 4th). I just can't see any other outcome.

Rating: 3 Unit NCAAF Play of the Day

The Boise State Broncos must regroup off blowing a 31-10 lead in the 4th vs Washington State, losing in OT (had won 110 straight, with 21+ point lead in 2nd half). And QB Rypien is ailing.. The New Mexico Lobos turned a 30-5 deficit after 3 vs New Mexico State into 30-28 loss (missed 2-point try in final 1:11). The visitor is 16-3 ATS in Boise State games

Rating: 4 Unit PAC-12 Game of the Week

Series is full with classic outcomes so why not another on tonight? Rested Cardinals got 180 rushing yards from Love in rout of Rice (led 55-0 in 4th). USC found itself in dogfight (they were tied 21-21 in 4th) before disposing of Western Michigan, 49-31. Jones had 159 rushing yards) and Darnold again. However, the visitor is a perfect 8-0 ATS in Stanford games.

Rating: 3 Unit NCAAF Inter-Conference Play of the Day

Star RB Pettway should return for Eagles, who needed no help in last week's 41-7 undressing of Georgia Southern, with 351-70 rushing yards and 535-78 total yard edges. Bryant for Watson last week: 16-of-22, 236 passing yards & 77 rushing yards. A 56-3 win, & 34-5 first down edge. Champs obviously still loaded.

Rating: 4 Unit NCAAF Game of the Week

'Herd killed us last week, with a pair of kick off returns for touchdowns and a pick-6 in 31-26 (2-point cover) win over Miami-O (25-15 first down, 429-267 yard deficits). 'Pack did everything but win at South Carolina (29-12 first downs, 504-246 yards, and 36:41-23:19 time edges), behind Finley's 415 passing yards. Give the points in a romp.

Rating: 4 UnitsNCAAF Game of the Week

Vols give you your money's worth, topping 37 points 8 times last year, while allowing more than 30 points 7 times. Replacing QB Dobbs & RB Kamara not an easy task for HC Jones. Jackets always among top rushing teams (#9 in '16), while Vols came in at 103 in containing the run

Rating: 4 Unit Inter-Conference Game of the Week

Preseason's 1st & 3rd ranked teams. The 'Noles retain 10 starters from last years 21st ranked defense, so moving it against this unit quite a task for "normal" opponents. However, the 'Tide, despite losing 10 starters, simply reloads, with QB Hurts & RBs Scarbrough & Harris true elites. Florida State QB Francois first to test latest Saban stop unit

Rating: 4 Unit MLB Game of the Week

Colorado and the Los Angeles Dodgers refuse to lose, so the Arizona Diamondbacks are doing the same in order to keep pace atop the National League West. The Diamondbacks will go for their seventh consecutive victory and a three-game sweep when they visit the major league-worst Philadelphia Phillies for the series finale today. Colorado (45-26), Arizona (43-26) and Los Angeles (43-26) are turning the NL West into baseball's most hotly contested division, and the Diamondbacks are the hottest in the bunch with wins in six straight and nine of their last 10.  Arizona starter, Ray is enjoying a string of five straight dominant wins in which he allowed a total of one run over 37 innings while recording 48 strikeouts. The 25-year-old is well on his way to a second straight 200-strikeout season with 107 in 82 1/3 frames and is limiting opponents to a .184 batting average.

Rating: 3 Unit MLB Play of the Day

Pineda allowed two runs, six hits and one walk while striking out six in 6 1/3 innings of a 4-2 victory over Kansas City on Monday. The 28-year-old Dominican hasn't yielded more than three earned runs in his last eight starts since permitting four in his first outing of the season. Pineda, who is 4-1 with a 2.18 ERA in five home starts this season, is 3-1 with a 2.70 ERA, a 1.10 WHIP and .219 batting average against in five starts versus Oakland.

Rating: 3 Units

Gonzalez looks to remain unbeaten after allowing two runs over 6 2/3 innings in a victory at Colorado on Thursday. The 31-year-old Floridian has worked at least six frames and yielded fewer than three earned runs in each of his five outings this season. Gonzalez has made six career starts against Arizona, going 2-1 with a 3.44 ERA.

Rating: 3 Units

Washington starter, Scherzer limited Atlanta to two hits over seven scoreless innings last Tuesday with seven strikeouts and three walks for his best effort of the young season. The 32-year St. Louis native yielded three earned runs over 12 2/3 innings in his first two starts of the campaign and has yet to surrender a home run in three outings. Curtis Granderson is 9-for-27 with two homers against Scherzer, who was 2-1 with a 0.87 ERA versus the Mets in 2016 and is 5-3 with a 1.83 mark in his career against them.

Rating: 3 Unit MLB Play of the Day

This is a great price on Cole Hamels. The Rangers' lefty ace was actually in a similar range against both the Indians and Angels, but considering how Seattle has played, this spot looks like a bargain. Yes, Hamels has an 0-2 TSR, but he didn't factor into the decision either time. It had been an ugly 2-8 start for Seattle before taking the first two games of this series. They've held Texas to just one run and it was a 5-0 shutout yesterday. However, the Mariners are only 7-14 the L3 seasons following a shutout victory. While Texas is 13-6 after getting shutout, over the L3 seasons.

Rating: 3 Unit National League Play of the Day

Romano has earned the chance to make his big-league debut after an excellent spring and two strong starts for Triple-A Louisville. The 23-year-old has posted a 1.38 ERA and 0.92 WHIP in his first two starts in the minors this season. Romano is starting in place of fellow rookie Rookie Davis, who is on the 10-day disabled list after being hit by a pitch on the forearm Tuesday at Pittsburgh.

Rating: 3 Units MLB Play of the Day

St. Louis will try to turn a corner behind Opening Day starter Carlos Martinez, who opposes Yankees southpaw CC Sabathia.  Martinez had an impressive debut. He has walked just one batter in 12 1/3 innings. The 25-year-old has two scoreless innings of relief in his career against the Yankees, but has seen plenty of Castro (1-for-11 against Martinez).

Rating: 2 Units

Texas starter Perez continued to struggle with his control Sunday against Oakland as he issued three more walks to give him seven in 11 1/3 innings, but he worked around six hits to toss 5 1/3 scoreless frames en route to a win. The 26-year-old will pitch on the road for the first time in 2017 hoping to forget about last season's woes away from home (2-8, 5.78 ERA).

Rating: 3 Units

After going 7-0 with a 3.57 ERA in 22 appearances (15 starts) at Kauffman Stadium in 2016, Duffy draws his first assignment of the new season at home after holding Houston to two runs in seven frames en route to a win on Saturday. It was a solid follow-up performance for the California native, who allowed one run and struck out eight over six innings in a no-decision on Opening Day at Minnesota.

Rating: 3 Units

Norris was held out of the decision in his season debut after yielding three runs, seven hits and three walks with a pair of strikeouts over 6 1/3 innings in a 7-5 loss to Boston last Sunday. Cleveland starter  Alex Avila is 6-for-16 with a homer against Bauer, who was 2-1 versus Detroit in 2016.

Rating: 3 Units MLB National League Play of the Day

Arroyo struggled in his return to the Reds on Saturday, surrendering six runs on six hits - two homers - and three walks in four innings at St. Louis. The 40-year-old Floridian pitched for Cincinnati from 2006-13, going 105-94, but has not appeared in the major leagues since 2014 with Arizona due to Tommy John surgery and subsequent elbow soreness. Arroyo has recorded 16 wins - his most versus any team - against 10 losses with one complete game and a 3.54 ERA in 34 career outings (31 starts) against Milwaukee.

Rating: 3 Unit MLB Play of the Day

The Blue Jays are 16-5 in their last 21 interleague home games vs. a team with a losing record, 20-7 in their last 27 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter, and 17-8 in their last 25 interleague home games.

Rating: 3 Unit MLB Play of the Day

The Cardinals have lost their first two series of the season, dropping two of three at home to both the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati. St. Louis was shut out twice by the Reds, including an 8-0 drubbing in Sunday’s series finale. No one in the Cardinals’ starting lineup ended the game with a batting average over .300, and the club has recorded just 11 extra-base hits through six games.  Washington starter, Roark was excellent in his season debut, limiting Miami to two runs and three hits over six innings with six strikeouts. The 30-year-old retired 13 of the last 14 batters he faced and gave up just one extra-base hit.

Rating: 3 Unit MLB Play of the Day

Atlanta starter, Teheran did not get a decision in Atlanta’s loss to the Mets on Opening Day, but he pitched well in scattering four hits while striking out six over as many scoreless innings. The Braves averaged just 3.37 runs in Teheran’s starts last season and could not score push across a run in Monday's 6-0 defeat to New York. Teheran blanked the Pirates over 7 2/3 innings in his only start against them in 2016 and is 3-1 with a 3.51 ERA in seven games (six starts) against Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh starter Cole took the loss in Monday’s season opener at Boston, giving up five runs on seven hits in five innings.

Rating: 3 Unit MLB Play of the Day

Strange split of series this season with road team winning each of first two, most recently a wild 135-130 Cleveland win at Philips Arena on March 3 that was an early warning sign of Cleveland’s ongoing post-All-Star break defensive woes. Maybe some relief is on the way for Cavs, as J.R. Smith (14-for-25 from 3-point range over the last three games entering the week) finally finding his rhythm, so there’s a little less pressure on the Cavs’ shoddy defense. But LeBron played a season-high 52 minutes in Game 76 on Sunday (a double-OT win over Indiana), and the defense couldn’t stop a fairly simple pin-down action from freeing up Paul George (causing some serious friction between James and Tristan Thompson) that could have won the game for Pacers. A lot of points to cover especially since Boston lost again last night to these same Hawks.

Rating: 3 Unit MLB Play of the Day

Michael Fulmer gets the start for Detroit and he looked great all last season with a 3.06 ERA and 1.12 WHIP and during day games he went 5-0 in 8 starts with a 1.78 ERA, .181 BAA and 0.84 WHIP. He'll also get a Boston squad today who are not starting Xander Bogaerts or Hanley Ramirez (their typical, #3/#4 hitters) today.

Rating: 3 Unit NBA Play of the Day

Quick turnaround from make up game on Monday at Target Center, when Minnesota snapped the Blazers’ winning streak thanks to Blazer C Karl-Anthony Towns’ 34 pts. and 12 boards. Revenge is in the air, as recent trajectories of these sides have been time zones apart. Portland took a 14-3 SU mark its last 17 into the week to move into the final spot in the West playoff race, while sagging T-wolves were just 3-7 SU and vs. spread last 10 after Monday’s victory. And while Blazers still in playoff drive, Minny resorting to experimentation, as Tom Thibodeau has been playing both of his PGs, Ricky Rubio and Kris Dunn, at the same time in the past week, with mixed results. Meanwhile, let’s note Minnesota has officially become the NBA version of the Buffalo Bills, with its playoff drought now reaching 13 seasons (since Kevin Garnett led the T-wolves to the West finals vs. the Shaq-Kobe Lakers in 2004...where did the years go?), the second-longest in NBA history

Rating: 3 Units

The Blue Jays led the American League in BB% at 10.1% so if he doens't have control over his pitches it could be a long day for Snell. Blue Jays should get their men on base against Snell we just have to hope that they don't leave them stranded as they did in their series against Baltimore (hitting 1 for 16 with men in scoring position). Snell faced Toronto twice last season and gave up 6 runs (3 earned) in just 7.2 innings of work. He had a .747 OPS against right-handed batters compared to a .656 OPS against left-handed batters and tonight, unfortunately for him, he will be facing NINE right handed batters.

Rating: 4 Unit NHL Play of the Week

Hart Trophy candidate Connor McDavid (NHL-best 65 assists, 94 points) and Leon Draisaitl are riding high with respective 10-game point streaks after the former had a goal and two assists while the latter tallied in overtime against Anaheim. McDavid has erupted for 19 points (six goals, 13 assists) and Draisaitl has 18 (five goals, 13 assists) during that stretch for Edmonton, which has outscored Los Angeles 7-2 en route to winning each of the last three meetings. The Kings officially saw their long-shot postseason plans come to an end Sunday as a lack of offense once again did in the club during a 2-1 setback to Arizona. Los Angeles, which is averaging just 2.4 goals per contest for fifth-worst in the league, has recorded two goals or fewer in 42 of its 78 games this season - including each of the last three encounters with the Oilers. The Oilers sport a 17-5-3 mark versus Pacific representatives while the Kings have dropped 15 of 26 encounters (11-13-2) against division foes.

Rating: 4 Units

The normal North Carolina size edge, which Williams has exploited all season for a nation’s-best +13 rebound margin, and resultant dominance on the offensive glass, might come harder this weekend for the Heels. That’s because, against the Ducks, Williams is likely reluctant to go with his normal bigs of 6-10 Kennedy Meeks and 6-9 Isaiah Hicks at the same time, as the defensive match ups caused by Oregon’s lineup figure to force Roy’s hand. That’s because Williams could get away with committing Hicks or Meeks to Oregon’s mobile 6-9 pivot Jordan Bell, but neither would be a good fit against the Ducks’ 6-7 wing Dillon Brooks, their most likely other defensive assignment. Expect, then, to see Williams use a lot more of F Luke Maye, which might not be an altogether bad thing after Maye excelled (16.5 ppg) in last weekend’s regionals at Memphis, including hitting the game-winning jump shot in the last second vs. Kentucky. But Maye’s presence will likely be at the expense of either Meeks or Hicks (and also perhaps of 6-10 frosh Tony Bradley, who has played key minutes for UNC in the Dance), which would correspondingly limit some of the trademark dominance the Heels have displayed on the boards all season...especially on the offensive glass. There is also going to be plenty of pressure on Heel PG Joel Berry to hit some outside shots (especially with 6-8 wing Justin Jackson misfiring repeatedly beyond the arc last weekend, when he hit just 3 of 13 triples in Memphis) and to limit his TOs, both of which have been recurring issues in the Dance.

Rating: 4 Units

While South Carolina's joyride might be coming to an end vs. tall, deep, and experienced Gonzaga, the point spread of 6½ seems enticing enough to shade the dog. The Zags have four DD scorers, with their top seven players logging 17 or more minutes per game. Rotating seven-footers Przemek Karnowski (12.2 ppg, 5.8 rpg) and Zach Collins (9.9 ppg, 5.7 rpg) represent inside size rarely encountered TY by USC. But Gonzaga really only pulled away from upstart Xavier in the Elite Eight when the Zags finally started hitting their treys (12 of 24 vs. the Musketeers), and Chris Mack’s Big East overachievers ran out of gas. Hitting from distance is hard to do vs. the in-your-face (but rarely fouling) Gamecock defense, as USC’s foes have found out. Opposing coaches have been praising the Cocks for how well they “close out.” One of the more impressive occurrences in the tourney has been the development and confidence shown by the South Carolina attack, which suffered through some erratic stretches in the regular season.

Rating: 3 Unit NBA Play of the Day

These two played for the first time this season just 12 days ago at the Air Canada Centre, and Toronto cruised to a 25-point victory fueled by a 51-33 rebounding advantage and a 44%-26% edge in three-point shooting. The Raptors have won 9 of the last 10 at home against Indiana, covering 7 of those meetings, and are 5-1 SU overall in their last 6 games. Indiana was in a 3-way logjam for the 5-thru-7 spots in the Eastern playoff pecking order on Monday, so with Toronto in a fight with Washington for the 3-4 slots, this is a potential first-round playoff match up for both. Raptor G DeMar DeRozan has regained his shooting stroke, and F Serge Ibaka starting to fit in nicely with his new team.

Rating: 4 Units

 Wisconsin is aiming for its third Final Four berth in the last four seasons. The Badgers became the only team in the nation to advance to four straight Sweet 16s when they upset No. 1 overall seed Villanova in the Round of 32 last weekend thanks to continued terrific play from Bronson Koenig. The Badgers have two key seniors with multiple Final Four experience in Koenig, who has drained 11 3-pointers en route to 45 points through two games of this event, and Nigel Hayes, who is averaging 17.5 points and nine boards through two NCAA contests. Ethan Happ, who notched at least 10 points and eight rebounds in five straight games, is another cause for concern for the Gators. 

Rating: 4 Units

Sure, surging Kentucky (on 13-game win skein) in its sixth Sweet 16 in eight years under HC John Calipari—is seeking to avenge its earlier 97-92 loss to UCLA, which ended the Wildcats’ 42-game home win streak. In that high-profile clash in early December, the balanced Bruins had six players score in DDs, while hitting a sizzling 53% from the field, compared to 41.2% for UK. It can be tough as nails and oh-so-rare to knock off Calipari twice in the same campaign. But prefer to support UCLA (third Sweet 16 in last 4 years), who lead the nation in scoring (90.3 ppg), FG percentage (51.9%), assists (21.5 pg) and assist-to-TO ratio. The Bruins have also been hustling more on the stop end (42% FGs allowed; 5.4 bpg; 11th nationally) down the stretch. Admittedly, the Wildcats’ defense is more “connected” after finally internalizing Coach Cal’s philosophy. Nevertheless, UK will once again have trouble slowing down the explosive Bruin attack now that sharp-shooting sr. G Bryce Alford has snapped out of his mini-slump by canning 4 of 11 from distance in his team’s 79-67 victory over defensively-sticky Cincinnati in the Round of 32. The same can’t be said for the Wildcats’ frosh sensation, 6-3 G Malik Monk, who has converted a rim-clanking 20 of 64 from the field (7 of 26 from deep) in his last six outings. The Wildcats’ gifted 6-10 frosh C “Bam” Adebayo has become a greater force in the paint area down the stretch. But UCLA also has been benefiting from more instrumental play supplied by unheralded 7-0 jr. C Thomas Welsh (10.8 ppg), who has scored 27 pts. along with 15 caroms so far in the Big Dance. Moreover, the finely-tuned Bruins have amassed 47 assists while committing a meager 9 TOs vs. gritty Kent State and the defense-oriented Bearcats. And, since the boys from Westwood have transcendent 6-6 frosh Lonzo Ball (considered the likely top lottery pick in the next NBA draft) and UK does not, believe the Wildcats, who narrowly escaped vs. Wichita State in the Round of 32, drop to 0-3 as an underdog their last 3 campaigns.

Rating: 4 Units

Top-seeded Gonzaga looks for its third trip to the Elite Eight when it faces pressure-based West Virginia in today's NCAA Tournament West Region Sweet 16 contest at San Jose, Calif. Ball-handling will be of utmost importance for the Bulldogs when they face the fourth-seeded Mountaineers, who are the national leaders in turnovers forced at 20.1 per game. West Virginia's relentless approach is known as "Press Virginia" and the squad said it feels overlooked despite the school reaching the Sweet 16 for the fourth time in 10 seasons under coach Bob Huggins

Rating: 4 Units

Tyler Dorsey continued his recent tear as he poured in 27 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer with 38.4 seconds remaining, in the comeback win against Rhode Island. Brooks scored 19 points and pulled down seven rebounds to become the Ducks' all-time leader in NCAA Tournament scoring with 123 points as he passed Joseph Young (105) and Elgin Cook (117). Jordan Bell secured a game-high 12 rebounds as the Ducks erased an 11-point deficit in the second half and matched a program record for most wins in a season.

Rating: 4 Units

None of the current UCLA players likely remember when the Bruins knocked off the top-seeded Bearcats in double-overtime to reach the Sweet Sixteen in 2002, but the Bruins probably learned a lot about it during their off day. Like that day when Dan Gadzuric dominated the middle, Jason Kapono was sharp from outside and freshman point guard Cedric Bozeman ran the offense smoothly and efficiently, UCLA will need 6-10 freshman T.J. Leaf to be the best post player on both teams, Bryce Alford to shoot a high percentage from outside and Ball to distribute the ball well. A player the Bearcats may have trouble matching against is 7-foot forward Thomas Welch, who should find room to implement his dangerous mid-range game.

Rating: 4 Units

The Gamecocks were somewhat of an afterthought after losing five of their last seven leading up to the event, but they used a dominant second half to rout Marquette 93-73 on Friday for their first NCAA Tournament win since 1973. They also figure to have something of a home-court advantage playing at Bon Secours Wellness Arena, although the Blue Devils say they relish the thought of a hostile environment.Duke's Mike Krzyzewski has made an NCAA-record 23 trips to the Sweet 16 as a coach. The Blue Devils rank third in 3-point defense, holding opponents to 29.2 percent

Rating: 4 Units

In addition to owning far and away the Missouri Valley Conference's top scoring offense (81.5 points), the Shockers boast the conference's top marks in field-goal percentage defense (37.6 - fourth in the nation), 3-point percentage defense (30.9 - 17th) and rebounding margin (plus-9.2 - third). Leading scorers Markis McDuffie (11.7 points) and freshman guard Landry Shamet (11.2) shot a combined 4-of-17 against Dayton but received plenty of help from Zach Brown (12 points, 3-of-3 from beyond the arc) and Rashard Kelly (eight, career-high 11 rebounds). Shamet has connected on a 3-pointer in 24 consecutive games and made a freshman school-record 70 on the season, while Conner Frankamp has recorded at least one in 21 straight contests and leads the team with 71.  A victory on Sunday by Wichita State, which is tied with Drake at 1,202 wins, will make it the winningest program in MVC history.

Rating: 4 Units

Senior center Mangok Mathiang matched his career high with 18 points to go along with five rebounds in the win against Jacksonville State. Sophomore forward Deng Adel scored 16 points in his first NCAA Tournament appearance after the Cardinals missed last season's tournament due to a postseason ban, while Quentin Snider added 16 points and five assists against the Gamecocks. Donovan Mitchell shrugged off a 3-for-15 performance from the field in his first tournament appearance by grabbing a career-high 10 rebounds as Louisville finished with 16 offensive boards. Louisville has won all three meetings with Michigan.

Rating: 4 Units

A contrast in styles figures to make for an intriguing second-round NCAA Tournament Midwest Region matchup tonight when Iowa State takes on Purdue in Milwaukee. The fifth-seeded Cyclones feature a high-scoring four-guard attack while the fourth-seeded Boilermakers boast one of the nation’s most-imposing front lines, led by national player of the year-candidate Caleb Swanigan.  The 6-9, 250-pound Swanigan totaled 16 points, 14 rebounds, four assists and a trio of blocked shots in Thursday’s 80-70 first-round win over Vermont while fellow forward Vince Edwards added a game-high 21 points - with 15 coming in the second half. Swanigan, Edwards and a 7-2 Isaac Haas combined for 25 of Purdue’s 38 rebounds as the Boilermakers finished a plus-10 on the glass and overwhelmed the Catamounts in the paint.

Rating: 3 Units

Florida and Virginia meet Saturday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament’s East Region in Orlando, Fla. in a matchup of two power-five conference teams are excellent defensively. Both squads will look for better performances after the fourth-seeded Gators shook off a sluggish first half to pull away from East Tennessee State and the fifth-seeded Cavaliers actually relied on their offense to hold off UNC-Wilmington. Virginia, which leads the nation in scoring defense, shot 51 percent and received a career-high 23 points off the bench from Marial Shayok in the five-point victory.  Florida, which came into the tournament averaging 9.5 turnovers (third in the nation), committed eight in the first half.

Rating: 3 Units

Arizona forward Lauri Markkanen had 20 points and six rebounds in Thursday’s 100-82 win over No. 15 seed North Dakota as the Wildcats dominated the paint and shot 58 percent from the field. The 7-foot freshman averaged 20 points to lead Arizona to the Pac-12 tournament title but faces a tough matchup Saturday against Saint Mary’s 6-11 center Jock Landale, who averages 16.2 points along with 9.2 rebounds and recorded his 16th double-double of the season in the win over VCU. Landale will need to avoid foul trouble against a formidable Arizona frontline that includes 7-foot center Dusan Ristic, who had 12 points on 5-of-10 shooting against North Dakota. Arizona averages 76.9 points

Rating: 4 Units

A decade ago, Butler began establishing itself as one of the gold standards for mid-major basketball programs. Relative unknown Middle Tennessee, a 12th seed which is coming off a first-round upset in the NCAA Tournament for the second straight season, will be looking to take another step toward that end when the Blue Raiders tangle with the fourth-seeded Bulldogs in the second round of the South Region today in Milwaukee. Middle Tennessee, which led by as many as 17 in Thursday’s 81-72 triumph over fifth-seeded Minnesota, beat Michigan State in the first round last season as a No. 15 seed before falling to Syracuse. The Blue Raiders, who have already set a school record for wins (31), have won 20 of their last 21 games and have wins this season over SEC schools Ole Miss and Vanderbilt.

Rating: 3 Units

The Seminoles need to cut down on the 16 turnovers they committed against Florida Gulf Coast, but their offensive potential was on full display. Star guard Dwayne Bacon (17.1 points) scored 25 points against the Eagles while freshman forward Jonathan Isaac (12.1, 7.7 rebounds) recorded 17, 10 rebounds, five assists, three blocks and two steals. The Seminoles also blocked nine shots and got double-digit scoring from point guard Xavier Rathan-Mayes (10.4 points, 4.9 assists) and wing Terance Mann (8.6, 4.7 rebounds), but they will face a tougher defensive opponent in the Musketeers. With a win, the Seminoles would tie the school record for wins set in 1971-72, when they advanced to the NCAA Tournament championship game.

Rating: 4 Units

Villanova opened its title defense with a 20-point win against Mount St. Mary's in which the team overcame a dreadful start, missing its first eight shots and not taking a lead until 2:33 remained in the first half.  The Wildcats likely can't afford another slow start against a Badgers team that topped Virginia Tech on Thursday behind Bronson Koenig and Nigel Hayes, two seniors with a pair of Final Fours on their resume.

Rating: 4 Units

Third-seeded Notre Dame finished the regular season with six wins in seven games and hopes to ride that momentum when it takes on sixth seed Virginia in the quarterfinals of the ACC tournament Thursday in Brooklyn, N.Y. The 16th-ranked Fighting Irish scored at least 80 points in five of six contests before losing 71-64 on Saturday at Louisville.  Notre Dame is 4-2 in ACC tournament play, including winning the championship in 2015.

Rating: 4 Units

A roster laden with seven freshmen was supposed to be Iowa's major impediment from returning to the NCAA Tournament, and the team appeared to have little hope of making a fourth straight Big Dance until it ended the regular season by winning four in a row, including victories over then-ranked Maryland and No. 23 Wisconsin. The run began on Feb. 21 when the Hawkeyes ended a three-game losing streak with a 96-90 home triumph over Indiana behind 35 points from Big Ten leading scorer Peter Jok. The Hoosiers spent the bulk of the first half of the season ranked inside the top 10 - rising as high as No. 5 - before a season-ending injury to OG Anunoby and a three-game absence from leading scorer James Blackmon Jr. contributed to a 3-8 finish to the regular season.

Rating: 4 Units

Duke had lost three of four before opening the tournament with a 79-72 win over Clemson in the second round Wednesday, riding three 20-point scorers. ACC first-team selection Luke Kennard and freshmen Jayson Tatum and Frank Jackson were the three to reach 20 points in Wednesday's win and senior forward Amile Jefferson recorded his eighth double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Louisville is 0-1 in ACC tournament play, having lost in the quarterfinal to North Carolina two seasons ago in its debut campaign in the conference.

Rating: 3 Units

The Buckeyes are coming off a home upset over Wisconsin but they are just 4-10 ATS this season following a victory. Additionally, they are just 3-7 on the road with two of those coming in the conference by just four points combined and the other coming at Navy.

Rating: 3 Unit NCAAB Play of the Day

Michigan State looks to continue its push toward an NCAA Tournament bid when it hosts reeling No. 15 Wisconsin in a key Big Ten Conference contest today. Losers of three of their last four, the Badgers enter the matchup just one-half game behind Purdue for first place in the conference standings, while the Spartans are coming off a win on Thursday that has them within one-half game of a three-way tie for fourth in the league.

Rating: 3 Unit NCAAB Play of the Day

Top-ranked Gonzaga is aiming to set a school mark for consecutive victories when it visits Brigham Young in Provo, Utah for today's West Coast Conference game. The Bulldogs tied the record set by the 2014-15 team with 22 consecutive victories and were elevated to the No. 1 spot on Monday for just the second time in program history. Gonzaga has dominated opponents with an average winning margin of 23.8 points and 15 victories by 20 or more points, including eight by 30 or more. The Bulldogs haven't even trailed in the last 224 minutes, 31 seconds of playing time and only three of their games have been decided by single digits.

Rating: 3 Unit NCAAB Play of the Day

With 17 straight victories, Oregon is riding the longest win streak in program history. Now, the 10th-ranked Ducks will try to add another milestone Saturday as they seek their first-ever win in Boulder when they visit Colorado. Oregon hasn’t lost since a 65-61 setback against Georgetown on Nov. 21, and 12 of the 17 wins have been by double digits. Thursday’s 73-67 victory at Utah didn’t fall into that category, but it was impressive nonetheless as the Ducks used a 15-4 run in the second half to break open a tight game in a tough environment. Forward Dillon Brooks scored a game-high 19 points to lead the way as he returned to the starting lineup after sitting out the previous contest with a foot sprain.

Rating: 3 Unit NHL Play of the Day

The Washington Capitals have not lost in regulation in 12 games but they face a much more daunting streak as they prepare to visit the Dallas Stars on Saturday night. Riding a torrid 10-0-2 stretch. While Washington has ascended to its perch at the top of the NHL standings, Dallas has been unable to reclaim the form that produced a Western Conference-best 109 points in 2015-16.  Dallas has won at least two games in a row only once since Nov. 10-11, and Thursday's 3-0 setback at the Islanders dropped the team to 3-12-4 following a victory.

Rating: 3 Unit NCAAB Play of the Day

Kentucky coach John Calipari has the best seat in the house and it should only get better as his team - loaded with future pros - continues to mature. The Wildcats should have little trouble avenging a 75-70 loss to the Tigers in Auburn, Ala., last season that snapped an 18-game winning streak in the series. The Tigers could be without freshman forward Danjel Purifoy (13.7 points, 5.8 rebounds per game), the team's second-leading scorer and rebounder who missed Tuesday's 77-72 victory in Missouri because of an ankle injury.

Rating: 3 Unit NCAAB Play of the Day

The Vikings are 8-20-2 ATS in their last 30 games as an underdog. 7-18-1 ATS in their last 26 road games vs. a team with a winning home record, and 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. While tbe Raiders are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 home games following three or more consecutive road games, 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a favorite, and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games overall.

Rating: 3 Unit NCAAB Play of the Day

After receiving an unlikely challenge in its Big East opener, No. 1 Villanova hits the road Saturday for an intriguing matchup against No. 9 Creighton. Two of the five remaining unbeaten teams in Division I offer fans a showdown between the Bluejays' high-octane offense and the Wildcats' strong, improving defense.  Villanova won last season's meetings by 14 and 25 and has taken four straight in the series.

Rating: 3 Unit Bowl Play of the Day

This year marks an historic first for Temple, which had managed just a single 10-win season in its first 85 years ('79), & hadn't matched it, before last year's 10-4 mark. So back-to-back double digit win campaigns for a school that had formerly achieved that milestone just once, previously. And as far as bowl appearances go, this is their 4th in the last 8 years, but just their 6th in their history ('79 Garden State, & '34 Sugar, with Pop Warner on the sidelines). They've run off an unprecedented ELEVEN straight covers, & enter this on a 7 game SU run, with a 157-33 point edge in their last 5 games (+73½ points ATS). QB Walker is the first Temple player to reach the 10,000 yd mark for his career, while RBs Thomas & Armstead have an exact same 918 yards (13,14 TDs). But it's the defense that rules, ranking 2nd, 8th, & 3rd in passing, scoring & total defense. Probably, Owls' most impressive game was their 528-352 yard edge in 46-30 win over potent South Florida, as Bulls average 515 yards per game.

Rating: 3 Unit NCAAB Play of the Day

No. 17 Wisconsin looks to win its fifth straight game when it makes the short trip to Milwaukee today to face Marquette in the 123rd edition of the I-94 rivalry. The Badgers come into the in-state showdown having won seven of their last eight games, including a comfortable 78-44 victory over Idaho State on Wednesday, and hope to continue their strong run by beating Marquette for the third time in the last four years.

Rating: 4 Unit Big-12 Game of the Week

The Jays snapped a 9-game losing streak in OT win vs Texas, after tying it in final 0:07. Six take aways were obviously the key. Kansas State a 28-7 wind up in win at Baylor, so now bowl eligible. Kansas State at 264 rushing yards per game in their L4 games, and should continue vs KU's 111th ranked run defense. The Cats own them

Rating: 4 Unit Holiday Weekend Game of the Week

Total mismatch here, as Tulsa at 44 points per game in L8 lined game, and in off 348-88 rushing yard edge at Central Florida. Evans, Brewer, Flanders, & Co keep on doing it. Cincinnati a 26-112 point deficit in their L4 games. Just one cover since Sept 10th.

Rating: 3 Unit CFB Play of the Day

The visitor still the way to go in Bronco games. No TD passes from Rypien vs Unlv, but another 206 McNichols rushing yards (143 per game and 22 TDs). Four straight wins for Falcons (8-3 SU), but on 1-6 ATS slide, needing 22-yard TD pass in final 0:32 to get by 3-8 San JoseState. Broncos in this one!

Rating: 4 Unit CFB Game of the Week

Pirate woes continue: 1-7 SU & 1-6-1 ATS since Sept 10th. And are -90½ points ATS in those 8 games. Own #4 passing offense , but no defense. Middies are at 356 rushing yards per game in their L5 outings, & in off 390 rushing yards in 2-pt win over highly potent Tulsa, (just 1 punt). QB Worth (233 yards last week) leads rout.

Rating: 3 Unit Conference Play of the Day

Shocking upsets for these 2 last week, with Pittsburgh never quitting at #2 & 3-TD favorite, Clemson, winning on 48-yard field goal in L 0:06. So underdog now 20-10 ATS in Pittsburgh games. Never-say-die Devils overcame 14-0 deficit vs #17 North Carolina, for 1st ACC win, behind nicely balanced 467 yards. Take any points.

Rating: 4 Unit PAC-12 Game of the Week

Washington State finally exploded in 69-7 blowout over Arizona, with Falk 32-of-35 (91%) and 6 touchdowns. Califormia 66-27 point and 704-362 yard deficits hosting Washington. Cougars are +88 points ATS at home this year

Rating: 4 Unit PAC-12 Blowout of the Week

Just a single cover for Arizona, that coming vs mighty Washington. Arizona allowing 43 points per game in 16-of-17 lined games of late (82-24 point deficit L2 home game). Colorado held Ucla without a TD over final 49:04 and are 8-1 ATS by 80 points.

Rating: 3 Unit PAC-12 Play of the Day

The perfect Huskies enjoy a 48-17 point per game edge so far, and in off aforementioned 704-362 yard edge (California), with Browning a sweet 6/0 (34/3 this year). Trojans super hot, with 5-0 run (40-19 point per game edge) behind 18/5 from Darnold and 394 Jones rushing yards in the L2 weeks. Still a Universitl of Washington call

Rating: 3 Unit Play of the Day

I know that this may seem like a habit, but the fact is that the Cowboys have been extremely good to me, amd there is no reason not to continue the ride, as they've been down for so long that the word "complacency" just isn't their vocabulary. Check balanced 261 rushing yards, 257 rushing yards last week behind QB Allen RB Hill. They have won last 5 games, while covering all 5 by combined 85 points. And a year ago, Hill wrecked the Rebs, with 232 rushing yards. Sure, this one is on the road, but the 'Pokes upset Boise in last vistor role (16-0 point cover). Vegas has had sporadic success but has allowed 38 or more points 4 times this year, and the visitor is 17-8 ATS in Unlv contests.

Rating: 3 Unit Conference Play of the Day

Wyoming continues with solid run, capped with overcoming 28-20 deficit in 4th versus Boise, winning on a safety. Nice balance and Hill at 144.5 rushing yards per game (#3). Utah State at -144½ points ATS their L14 lined games. To cap it off, they come in off a 40-7 thrashing.  Wyoming on a 4-0 SU run (+66 points ATS), and no sign of slowing down. In this, they have a few scores to settle, while Utah State is a shadow of former self.

Rating: 4 Unit NCAAF Game of the Week

Relentless Tulsa superb of late. Six wins (43+ points in all 6), with 362 rushing yards (Flanders: 249, 5 TDs), in last weeks romp over Memphis. Pirate QB Nelson at 297 passing yards per game, but ECU not hosting UConn this week.

Rating: 3 Unit NCAAF Play of the Day

Three straight losses for Virginia, but not until final 0:13 vs Louisvile. So Virginia now on 10-2-1 ATS run, while the underdog is 16-4-1. Just 1 Wake TD in last L2 games. They can't run (#120) so 4-0 start history.

Rating: 4 Unit SEC Game of the Week

Vanderbilt has flexed defensive muscles more than a few times, but not vs this oncoming train, that has 192-53 point edge their L4 games (+89 points ATS), with 1,488-345 rushing yard edge (Pettway: 236 yards last week, and 123+ in 5-of-6). Vandy has posted

Rating: 3 Unit NCAAF Play of the Day

The perfect Broncos impressive enough to rank as #20 in this week's national polls. They are led by Sr QB Terrell, who ranks 4th in the land in passing efficiency with 1,995 passing yards, with a 72% completion rates and 20 touchdowns with only 1 interception, Jr RB Franklin, who ranks 7th in rushing: (909 rushing yards per game), and Sr WR Davis, who comes in at 20th (92.4 receiving yards per game). Terrell has burned the Cards for 617 passing yards the past 2 years, and Western Michigan has 179-71 point edge in its last 4 games. Ball State counters with RB Gilbert (538 rushing yards the last 3 weeks), but that is not enough.

Rating: 4 Unit SEC Game of the Week

Well, I liked the Tigers a hole lot last week thinking that they would rout Arkansas , but I never stepped out. A 42½ point cover, with a 543-25 rushing yard edge. Now a 1,181-240 rushing yard edge in their last 3 games. Mississippi was at 42 points per game, before 21 at Lsu, as 10-0 lead turned into 38-21 loss. Just 133 rushing yards per game the last 2 weeks. Kelly: 308 passing yards.  this choice is not any knee-jerk reaction to last week. The fact is that the War Eagles are once more among the elites, losing early to just #3 Clemson and  #9 Texas A&M.

Rating: 3 Unit NCAAF Play of the Day

Broncos blew most of a 25-point lead over Colorado State and a 14-0 lead over Byu. But still a 571-322 yard edge over the Cougars. Rypien and McNichols: 295 passing yards per game and 131 rushing yards per game. Cowboys +50 points ATS L3, and Hill in off 289 rushing yards (10.0 yards per rush) vs Nevada. But stepping up in class in this one.

Rating: 4 Unit Big-12 Game of the Week

Four losses for Texas this year, with 3 coming by just 7, 5, 3 points. Nicely balanced offense, with Foreman's 146 rushing yards per game ranking 2nd in the land, and Buechele has 13 touchdowns with 5 interceptions. The home team is now 6-0 ATS in Steer contests, which matches a 5-0 ATS home run in Baylor games. Baylor is a perfect 6-0, but I am calling a mild upset

Rating: 4 Unit Prime Time Game of the Week

Panthers come in rested off taking Virginia, on 93-yard KO and 59-yard INT return for touchdowns.  Pitt ranks 7th in rushing defense, but Virginia Tech is 10th in that column, and 10th in total defense. A 174-36 point edge in 4-of-5 Virginia Tech games (Syracuse), with a +115 point ATS edge. Also take note QB Evans has 19 touchdowns with only 2 interceptions.

Rating: 4 Unit PAC-12 Game of the Week

Not only do the Huskies own this series, but are at +219 points ATS in L18 lined games, while posting a 257-82 point margin for the season, and an incredible 114-27 point edge in their L2 games (+75 points ATS) vs likes of Stanford and Oregon. Hopeful Beavers improved, but only serves as focus.

Rating: 4 Unit SEC Game of the Week

The 'Tide has been installed as 17-point or less favorite 4 times this year, responding with 52, 48, 49, 49 points. So why not another, despite Aggies ranking 16th in scoring and 8th in total offense? Last week, Alabama held Tennessee and its 437 yards per game offense to 143 yards in 26-point cover

Rating: 4 Unit PAC-12 Game of the Week

The Cougars for real. They come into this contest with 1,109 yards, a 93-49 point edge, and +53 points ATS in the past 2 weeks vs Oregon and Stanford. Falk has 370 passing yards per game with 16 touchdowns and only 4 interceptions. Bruins' Rosen has 750 passing yards in the L2 weeks, but can't run (1 rushing yard vs Arizona State). Washington State 13-1 ATS along with being +43 points their L2 home games

Rating: 4 Unit NCAAF Game of the Week

The Rockets come into this one at +164 points ATS in their L19 games (15-3-1), with rout of Eastern Michigan cushioning 55-53 loss at Byu. Late Falcon cover last week, but still a 311-110 point deficit in their L6 lined games. This one is going to be over early

Rating: 3 Unit Conference Play of the Day

The Raiders have but a single loss, a 47-24 setback at 2-4 Vanderbilt, while Western Kentucky stands at 3-3, losing in OT to Vanderbilt, and by 2 points in last week's 55-53 final at Louisiana Tech (trailed 49-24). So competitive vs all but 1 opponent: Alabama. Beat Middle Tennessee by 30 points last year

Rating: 4 Unit PAC-12 Game of the Week

Bears sure didn't lose much with Webb for Goff, as he now has 5 straight 4-TD games, and at 429 passing yards per game with 22 touchdowns and only 6 interceptions. Last year, Cal posted 36 first downs and  760 yards in 30-point win over the Beavers. So, with Oregon Stat now allowing 40 points per game in its L13 lined games, and on 5-18 ATS run, I'll call for a repeat.

Rating: 3 Unit PAC-12 Play of the Day

Huge line move following last weeks results, which saw Washington hold 214-29 rushing yard edge over Stanford (0.9 yards per rush). Multiple Browning TD passes in every game. A 187-61 point edge so far. Three straight OU losses ('07). Seeking a defense (46 points per game in Pac12), and -46 points ATS in L3 home game.

Rating: 4 Unit Big-12 Game of the Week

Can be no questioning the vast improvement of Long Horns, who are now at 261 rushing yards, 256 passing yards per game (329 rushing yards, 239 passing yards at Oklahoma State (killed by the big play). Texas is +64½ points ATS L3 versus Oklahoma, who shook demons with 1st cover in last weeks 52-46 win at Tcu. Still -68½ points ATS L5 games.

Rating: 3 Unit ACC Play of the Day

You won't find another game this season that means so much. Louisville's mercurial QB Jackson: 1,451 yards, 17 touchdowns in the last 3 weeks. Plus a 254-90 point edge this year (+84 points ATS). Clemson proved worth with 82-52 play, 318 yard edge in rout of Georgia Tech. Watson: 304 passing yards. However, I am sticking with the Cards in this one.

Rating: 4 Unit SEC Game of the Week

All South Carolina games are close to spot, but they had just 91 rushing yards versus Kentucky's 254 rushing yard per game defense last week (#124, #127, #124 in run scoring, total offense). Texas A&M comes into this one cooking: 29-9 and 38-7 windups versus Auburn & Arkansas (Knight: 407 yards last week).

Rating: 4 Unit Conference Game of the Week

Yellow Jackets came from 511 yards versus Vanderbilt to just 124 versus Clemson, with QB Thomas minus 25 yards on 10 rushes. Now on 2-9-1 ATS slide. The visitor is 11-4-1 ATS in Miami contests, and with them rested off 45-10 point, 549-241 yard edge at Appalacian State QB Kaaya 21-of-27 and  368 yards in that one.

Rating: 5 Unit NCAAF Game of the Month

I don't know if there are any questions on this one!  Try a 195-62 point edge for Cards so far (+81 points ATS), with Jackson at 972 yards and 10 touchdowns the L2 weeks (led  Florida State 63-10). Simply amazing. Marshall in off just 2nd home loss in L23 games, but it was something else: 44½ point ATS loss, despite 413 passing yards from Litton. No doubt about this one!

Rating: 4 Unit PAC - 12 Game of the Week

Just a 50-yard edge for Cards over Southern California, but a 27-10 win, behind McCaffrey's 165 rushing yards and 56-yard TD catch. Now +138 points ATS in their last 20 games. Just 125 and 50 rushing yards for Ucla versus only 2 legitimate opponents, so this will depend almost entirely on Rosen, who ranks 73rd in passing efficiency. And the Bruins have been lit up for 30+ points 8 times since last year. This is a very reasonable number.

Rating: 3 Unit NCAAF Play of the Day

Vastly improved Knights took Maryland into OT, despite 4-0 turn over deficit. Nicely balanced 455 yards in that one. FIU owns 211-47 point deficit in their L5 lined games, and  QB Holman hurting. Give up the points

Rating: 4 Unit Mismatch of the Week

Trojans showed their mettle in tight loss to Clemson (29-point cover, only 28-yard deficit). But Eagles have an 83-0 point edge in their L6 quarters, and are 10-2 ATS. QB Mullens, RB Smith, etc, etc

Rating: 4 Unit SEC Game of the Week

Oh, how Alabama wants this one, after 2 straight losses to Mississippi, with last years 5 turn overs the key. Kelly bombed 'Tide for 3 long TD passes last year, but Ole Miss was manhandled in 2nd half by Florida State. Visitor is 10-1 ATS in Alabama games, so site not a problem. Revenge rears its head here.

Rating: 3 Unit NCAAF Play of the Day

Aztecs lost cover versus Cal in final 0:56, despite another splendid showing by Pumphrey who had 281 rushing yards (#1 rusher in land). Now +168 points ATS last 11 lined games, with a 135-38 point edge in L3 road games. NIU has 177-71 point deficit their L4 games, as well as a 536-290 rushing yard deficit this year.

Rating: 4 Unit NCAAF Inter-Conference Game of the Week

Both teams are off to routs of horrible teams, with the Raiders in their usual passing display with 633 passing yards (Mahomes had 483 yards with 4 touchdowns and 0 interceptions. The Sun Devils in 34-10 2nd half edge for their wipe out, but return only 4 offensive starters. The did get 180 passing yards and 89 rushing yards from Wilkins, but they are allowing 369 passing yards. Texas Tech can't wait for this one.

Rating: 3 Unit NCAAF Play of the Day

Vols were tied for 8th in the land in the "Polls" column, after winding up 2015 with a 35 points per game average, and 9 returning offensive starters. But they needed a 67-yard Dobbs TD pass to extend Appalachian State into OT (20-13 win), with only 127 rushing yards. Beamer-less Tech overcame 4 lost fumbles for rout of Liberty, allowing just 1 offensive TD. Hokies as a double digit dog is definitely the play.

Rating: 4 Unit NCAAF Game of the Week

It was a huge comeback win for Jags at Mississippi State last week, overcoming a 20-7 deficit in the 4th, behind QB Davis and RB Thomas. But they had a 239-94 rushing yard deficit in the game.  That in itself spells big trouble versus and unstoppable Georgia Southern running game that has been #1 in the nation the L2 years.  Last week in their opener they had 420 rushing yards along with 34 first downs.

Rating: 4 Unit Inter-Conference Game of the Week

A premier matchup the first week of the NCAAF season, despite Eagles failing to get a single preseason vote, while Clemson is once again figured as one of the Top 2 teams in the nation. As Watson is under center for Clemson, there is only 1 way to go. Now +115 points ATS in last 15 games, and on 27-4 SU run. Auburn still respectable, but outgained only 4 opponents last year

Rating: 4 Unit NCAAF Game of the Week

Can the hapless 'Cats finally turn the corner? Have been whipping boys since '10, but their faithful have hopes of a resurgence, behind 9 returning offensive starters, although that defense is, as always, cause for concern. I rode the Eagles, with much success, last year, including a 167-44 point edge in their L3 regular season road games. Chalk inviting 9-0 in UK games, but not here

Rating: 3 Unit NCAAF Play of the Day

Quite a comedown for Broncos, despite last year's 9-4 mark, as they were -107½ points ATS in L6 regular season games, before routs in final 2 outings (38½ bowl cover). UL-La lost L2 home games by 46 points ATS, and came from 8-1 line skein to current 2-7-1 ATS mark. No offense or defense to compete

Rating: 3 Unit NFLX Play of the Day

Los Angeles is coming off winning back-to-back home games during this preseason. One might think these teams are primed for a letdown. However, one of my favorite football analysts, Lee Corso, would say, “Not so fast, my friend!” That’s because teams in this role are a solid 50-28-2 ATS (3-0 last season) when taking to the road off a pair of home victories in the preseason since 1983.   If these same teams go as dogs and they respond huge, going 20-5-1 ATS.