Rating: 3 Unit NFLX Play of the Day

Green Bay 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.

Rating: 4 Unit NFLX Game of the Week

Bill Belichick to go full bore tonight in his quest to find the lineup he’ll need to open the season without QB Tom Brady. New England brings a 4-0 SUATS mark this year into preseason skirmishes against NFC South competition. And thanks to the schedule maker, Bill Belichick’s team owns a distinct 2-day rest advantage over the Panthers this evening. Given Carolina’s struggles in this series (1-6 SU and 0-6-1 ATS in preseason contests), and Bilichick's 5-0 SUATS log on Fridays in exhibition games the last four years, I cement my contentions with THE CLINCHER: Carolina is 0-8 ATS in preseason home openers versus AFC opponents.

Rating: 4 Unit NFLX Game of the Week

Pete Carroll has been been nothing special in home openers against NFC opposition, where they are 1-3 SUATS in his career. Worse, Carroll remains winless in preseason contests against Minnesota (0-3 SUATS). Another clincher, though, is the Vikings’ DOUBLE REVENGE aspect they take into this affair as Seattle not only handed them their worst loss of the season last year in a 38-7 win at Minnesota the first week in December but also ended their campaign with a 10-9 win in the Twin Cities in the opening round of the playoffs as well. With revenge the Vikes enter with a sterling 8-2 SU and 7-2-1 ATS mark in Game Two’s of the preseason. The Vikings are also 8-1 SU and 7-2 ATS in preseason play under head coach Mike Zimmer, including a pristine 3-0 SUATS with revenge.

Rating: 3 Unit MLB Play of the Day

Baltimore's power show has helped it win seven consecutive games, and major-league home run leader Mark Trumbo (23) is one of the players who is aware of what is at stake on the final day of the month.  Baltimore's starter, Chris Tillman is on a superb run against the Mariners, compiling a 7-0 record and 2.96 ERA in nine career starts. Seattle was pounded 8-1 by Pittsburgh on Wednesday.

Rating: 3 Unit MLB Play of the Day

Washington starter Roark has struck out 21 in his last two starts after fanning just nine over 17 innings in his first three outings. He has gone seven frames without allowing a run three times this season, the other coming when he gave up four hits against Atlanta on April 13. Roark beat the Royals in his lone appearance against them as he yielded one hit in 4 2/3 scoreless innings of relief on Aug. 23, 2013.  While defending world champion Kansas City has dropped six of its last seven games and been shut out in three of its last four contests.

Rating: 3 Unit NBA Play of the Day

The Los Angeles Clippers just suffered their worst loss of the season against one of the NBA's best teams and now face another top-tier squad when they visit the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday. The Clippers were drilled 114-90 by the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday and now open a five-game road trip against the Spurs, who have won 41 consecutive home games. San Antonio is 32-0 at home this season after delivering a 93-85 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday.

Rating: 3 Units

Thad Matta has established himself as one of the most successful coaches in the country during his 12-year stay at Ohio State, but the three-time Big Ten Coach of the Year had yet to begin his career when the Buckeyes last received a visit from Akron. Two in-state rivals square off for the first time since 1989 - the year before Matta became a college assistant - when the Buckeyes host the Zips in the first round of the NIT today.  The Buckeyes, who have not lost to an Ohio team in Columbus since 1994, are 112-3 at home against unranked non-conference opponents under Matta.

Rating: 3 Units NBA Play of the Day

The Thunder failed to step up last week in losing and failing to cover road games against elite opponents the Clippers and Warriors. The Spurs play better defense than those two teams and have covered 69 percent of their first 29 home contests.

Rating: 3 Units

The Tar Heels received 14 points and 10 rebounds from Brice Johnson in Tuesday's five-point win against Syracuse, as the senior forward notched his 18th double-double of the year. Johnson has shot at least 50 percent from the floor in seven straight games, including a dominant 13-of-17 effort en route to 29 points and 19 rebounds in the first matchup with Duke.

Rating: 4 Unit NCAAB Game of the Week

LSU: ‘Hey, let’s get a freshman from another country who won’t play past this season for us, who handles the ball a lot but can’t shoot three-pointers, and we’ll have him and the rest of the team be coached by Johnny Jones. Senior forward Alex Poythress has returned for Kentucky and LSU’s lack of defense figures to get him the offensive game-plan focus and the beginning of an inside-outside rout. “We have come together as a team,” declared Ben Simmons following the Jan. 5, 85-67 home win vs. Kentucky. Well, sure, as a 8-7 team, since

Rating: 4 Unit NCAAB Play of the Day

Akron is 9-3 ATS in their last 12 vs. Mid-American, 16-7-1 ATS in their last 24 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600, and 50-23 ATS in their last 73 home games. While Kent State is 3-7 ATS in their last 10 vs. Mid-American, 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record, and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

Rating: 3 Units

Northern Illinois is 20-7-3 ATS in their last 30 home games, 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following a ATS win, and 32-15-4 ATS in their last 51 vs. Mid-American. While Ball State is 1-3-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Northern Illinois and 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

Rating: 3 Unit NCAAB Play of the Day

Angry Frank Martin hosts Probably Soon to be Fired Mark Fox, who must have consulted the Drexel head coach about how to get water from a rock and then applied it to the Bulldogs’ offense. In addition, South Carolina is 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record, 16-5 ATS in their last 21 home games, and 21-9 ATS in their last 30 games overall.

Rating: 3 Unit NCAAB Play of the Day

Creighton is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 Wednesday games, 24-11-1 ATS in their last 36 games overall, and 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 vs. Big East. While Providence is 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games overall, 1-6 ATS in their last 7 vs. Big East, and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

Rating: 4 Unit NCAAB Game of the Week

Senior Day for Louisville! Last game ever here for their players. Tech head coach Brian Gregory holds up ‘Please Don’t Kill Us’ sign.

Rating: 3 Unit NBA Play of the Day

Boston is 6-2-2 ATS in its last 10 meetings versus Utah but played horrible 10 days ago in losing to the Jazz in Salt Lake City, 111-93. The Jazz had played a game while the Celtics were rusty since that was their first game following All-Star break. The Celtics have the stronger bench and strong revenge motivation.

Rating: 4 Unit NCAAB Game of the Week

Wichita State is 42-15-1 ATS in their last 58 vs. Missouri Valley, 21-9 ATS in their last 30 Saturday games, and 59-26-2 ATS in their last 87 games following a straight up win. While Illinois State is  4-12 ATS in their last 16 Saturday games and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.

Rating: 4 Unit NCAAB Game of the Week

St. Joes is 15-5-2 ATS in their last 22 games after allowing more than 90 points in their previous game, 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 games overall, and 41-16-1 ATS in their last 58 games following a straight up loss. While UMass is 7-16-2 ATS in their last 25 games overall, 5-12-1 ATS in their last 18 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record, and 5-12-2 ATS in their last 19 vs. Atlantic 10.

Rating: 3 Unit NCAAB Play of the Day

Georgia Southern is 9-2 ATS in their last 11 vs. Sun Belt, 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Tuesday games, and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. While Georgia State is 7-19-1 ATS in their last 27 games overall, 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win, and 3-14-1 ATS in their last 18 vs. Sun Belt.

Rating: 3 Unit NBA Play of the Day

All-Star guard Dwyane Wade is listed as questionable due to his aching left knee when the Miami Heat host the Indiana Pacers today. Wade has missed the past two games due to the soreness from an injury he suffered during practice last Wednesday. Indiana recorded a 105-102 road victory over the Orlando Magic on Sunday for its fourth win in five games, a stretch that includes an impressive road win in Oklahoma City.

Rating: 3 Unit NBA Play of the Day

The Nets don't get much help being at Barclays Center dropping 17 of their last 21 there entering the All-Star break. The Hornets have gotten healthier with the result being five wins in their last six games entering break. The Hornets have the deeper bench. Kemba Walker and Nicolas Batum are having big seasons. The Nets rely heavily upon center Brook Lopez, but Charlotte has tightened its defense with Michael Kidd-Gilchrist back from injury

Rating: 3 Unit NCAAB Play of the Day

Utah is  4-9 ATS in their last 13 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600 and 2-6 ATS in their last 8 Sunday games. While USC is 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 home games, 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games following a ATS loss, and 12-5-1 ATS in their last 18 games following a straight up win.

Rating: 3 Unit NBA Play of the Day

Sacramento has playoff talent, but the team is never going to come together under George Karl. Denver doesn't have superstars. The Nuggets aren't glamorous. They have been covering spreads, though, quietly going 14-3 ATS in their last 17 games. During this span, Denver has posted SU victories while being an underdog against the Pistons, Bulls, Raptors, Pacers and Warriors. The Nuggets should be sky high for this matchup as Michael Malone returns to Sacramento where he coached before being letting go. Malone, unlike Karl, has inspired his team to defend.

Rating: 4 Unit NCAAB Game of the Week

The Badgers won the first meeting, at their Kohl Center, 77-76, a much-needed win for them at the time and it was achieved with the assistance of a free-throw attempt disparity of 36 to 16. "It was hard to play," said MSU head coach Tom Izzo about the fouls called. "But that had nothing to do with missing the five or six layups we missed. Layups. Hard to condemn anything else or anyone else." He’ll take the high road and I’ll take the Spartans. Lay the Spartans, that is. Two huge back-to-back road efforts vs. Top 10 opponents should not be allowed to be given by anyone, not even the bubbly Badgers.

Rating: 4 Unit NCAAB Play of the Day

Boise State is 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. Mountain West and 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. While New Mexico is 46-17-2 ATS in their last 65 Wednesday games, 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up win, and 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following a ATS win. In addition Boise State is 3-7 ATS in the last 10 meetings vs New Mexico

Rating: 4 Unit Play of the Day

Los Angles is 9-21 ATS in their last 30 games following a ATS win. While Cleveland is 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points, 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games overall, and 5-2 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record

Rating: 3 Units

Toronto is 6-6 ATS in their last 22 vs. NBA Northwest, 7-3 ATS in their last 10 game following a straight up win, and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games playing on 1 days rest. While Minnesota is  9-25-1 ATS in their last 35 home games, 2-6 ATS in their last 8 vs. Eastern Conference, and 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a double-digit loss at home.

Rating: 4 Unit NBA Game of the Week

The Spurs only would have a slight edge – if Gregg Popovich chose to play his second team against the Lakers' starters. San Antonio has the strongest bench in the league and they could see a lot of action since the Spurs played at Dallas last night. San Antonio is a perfect 8-0 SU and ATS when playing without rest, including defeating the Lakers, 108-95, on the road Jan. 22.

Rating: 4 Unit NCAAB Game of the Week

St. Josephs is 16-2 ATS in their last 18 games following a double-digit loss at home, 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 games overall, and 40-16-1 ATS in their last 57 games following a straight up loss. While Fordham is 8-18 ATS in their last 26 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600, 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games overall, and 2-6 ATS in their last 8 vs. Atlantic 10. In addition St. Josephs is 9-2-1 ATS in the last 12 meetings.

Rating: 3 Unit NBA Play of the Day

The Clippers nipped the Magic, 103-101, at home on Dec. 5 when they were missing their injured starting backcourt of Chris Paul and J.J. Redick. Orlando also was playing much better then. Since the start of this calendar year, the Magic have gone 1-12 SU, 2-11 ATS with the lone victory during this span coming against hapless Brooklyn. Until the Magic regain their mojo they are fade material

Rating: 3 Unit NBA Play of the Day

Green blamed himself for Golden State squandering a 24-point lead in a 108-105 win at Philadelphia on Saturday but redeemed himself with a rare “perfect” triple-double, going 9-of-9 from the floor at the New York Knicks the next night and finishing with 20 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in a 116-95 triumph. he Wizards are struggling through a tough part of the schedule and have the misfortune of returning home to face the top team in the league after falling at Oklahoma City on Monday. Washington watched Russell Westbrook go for a triple-double in the 114-98 setback and has dropped six of its last eight games.

Rating: 3 Units

VCU is 10-1 ATS in their last 11 vs. Atlantic 10, 14-2 ATS in their last 16 games following a straight up win, and 10-2 ATS in their last 12 games following a ATS win. While La Salle is 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record, 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games overall, and 6-20 ATS in their last 26 Wednesday games.

Rating: 3 Unit NBA Play of the Day

Yeah it's chalky to back the Spurs at home, but the numbers are overwhelming: Not only did San Antonio enter the last week of January unbeaten at AT&T Center, but were 17-7 ATS there and on pace to shatter the record for largest point differential in NBA history. The Spurs were 14-5 the first 19 times laying double-digits this season.

Rating: 3 Unit NCAAB Play of the Day

Iowa has won 13 straight games at Hawkeye-Carver Arena dating back to last season and hopes to continue its home dominance by beating the Wildcats for the fourth consecutive time in Iowa City. Northwestern is heading in the wrong direction following a lopsided 76-45 loss to 11th-ranked Michigan State. The Wildcats have dropped four straight games, including their last two contests by an average margin of 26.5 points, after a 15-3 start fueled hopes of earning their first NCAA Tournament bid in program history. Northwestern is 0-5 against ranked opponents in 2015-16

Rating: 3 Unit NCAAB Play of the Day

Arizona looks up, sees Oregon 5-2 in Pac 12 play, themselves at only 4-3, and decides to play ball.

Rating: 3 Unit NBA Play of the Day

Just when Jrue Holiday gets off his minutes restriction, the Pelicans lose Eric Gordon indefinitely with a broken finger. If the Pelicans are serious about clawing their way into having a chance for the last playoff spot in the West they need to take advantage of their current seven-game home stand

Rating; 3 Unit NCAAB Play of the Day

Host UCF covered the spread in 11 of its first 13 games. Double-revenge home dog here.

Rating: 4 Unit NCAAB Game of the Week

USC is 16-6-1 ATS in their last 23 games overall, 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600, and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 vs. Pacific-12. While Oregon State is 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up loss, 5-12 ATS in their last 17 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record, and 5-14 ATS in their last 19 vs. Pacific-12

Rating: 3 Unit NCAAB Play of the Day

The Volunteers are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 Wednesday games, 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up win. While the Commodores are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 versus Southeastern Conference opponents and 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.  In addition, the Underdog is 7-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings.

Rating: 3 Unit NCAAB Play of the Day

The Boilermakers are 21-9 ATS in their last 30 versus the Big Ten, 35-16 ATS in their last 51 games overall, and 19-9 ATS in their last 28 games following a straight up win. While the 8-22 ATS in their last 30 versus the Big Ten, 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games following a ATS loss, and 4-17 ATS in their last 21 games following a straight up loss.

Rating: 4 Unit NCAAB Game of the Week

Tribe are 14-5 ATS in their last 19 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600, 22-8-1 ATS in their last 31 Saturday games, and 11-5-1 ATS in their last 17 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. In addition, the road team is 4-1-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings

Rating: 3 Unit NCAAB Play of the Day

The Boneheimer returns! If he and Dave Bing make a pact with the Devil to return to their teens for a day, then the Orange would look a lot better in this spot. In addition, the Orange are 6-23-2 ATS in their last 31 Saturday games and 5-22-2 ATS in their last 29 vs. Atlantic Coast.

Rating: 4 Unit NCAAB Game of the Week

The St. Mary's Gaels are 2-1 while on the road this season, 5-0 against conference opponents, and 9-1 against non-conference opponents and on the road, the Gaels are averaging 71.0 scoring, and holding teams to 56.7 points scored on defense.  In addition, Gaels are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Pepperdine while the road team is 16-5 ATS in the last 21 meetings.

Rating: 3 Unit NCAAB Play of the Day

The Huskers’ first two true roadies were losses by 24 points at Villanova, and by 14 points at Creighton.  No difference here.

Rating: 4 Unit NCAAF Bowl Game of the Day

This years Kansas State team is not Snyder's most dominant edition, outplaying only 1-of-9 conference opponentss (0-12 Kansas). QB Hubener is just 9 touchdowns with 9 interceptions  and 47.8%, and cannot ignore Kansas State's #109 and #101 offense an defense rankings. Also, a 226-139 point deficit in its L6 games, and 2-10 ATS bowl record. It's another matter for the Hogs, who've had stat edges in 9-of-12 games, and that includes bowl-bound Toledo, TexA&M, Tennessee, Auburn, Ole Miss, and Lsu. QB Allen (3,125 yards, 65.1%, 29 touchdowns with 7 interceptions) leads the SEC in touchdown passes, yards per attempt (9.08), and total QB rating (87.2). RB Collins ranks 16th in the land with 1,392 yards, 17 touchdowns. Thus, a balanced attack that was held in check just once. Guess who? Right, Alabama. And the Wildcats are no Crimson Tide. Obviously, I always respect Snyder in the dog role, but allowing 31+ points 7 times in an 8-game stretch this year hardly a hopeful sign. And UA (-7) took Texas, 31-7, in last year's Texas Bowl.

Rating: 5 Unit NCAAF Bowl Game of the Year

What a start Michigan made, opening at 5-1, with a 160-14 point edge when they entertained Michigan State, holding a 23-21 lead in the closing seconds only to botch a punt, which was returned for a touchdown after the clock ran out. But then 4 straight wins, before wipe out 42-13 finale loss Ohio State (369-57 rushing yard deficit). Improved, but vulnerable. Offense revolves around QB Rudock (2,739 yards, 64%, 17 touchdowns and 9 interceptions), as UM ranks 97th in rushing. But try nation's 4th-ranked defense though. Thus, the Gators, and their 109th ranked offense should definitely feel the heat. Florida has also welcomed new head coaching (McElwain from Colorado State), with a 10-3 log the result, although it has been the takeaway that has been the major contributor (4 in upset of OleMiss, 5 in rout of Georgia). In their SEC title match with Alabama (29-15 loss), the Gators were on the short end of 25-7, 233-15 rushing yard, 437-180 rushing yard margins (touchdowns on 85-yard   punt return and 46-yard pass). At least Michigan can move it.  In addition, Michigan is 5-1 ATS in their last six after an ATS loss.   5-1 ATS in their last six after a straight up loss. 9-3 ATS in their last 12 after giving up more than 200 yards on the ground.

Rating: 4 Unit NCAAF Bowl Game of the Day

Since 2004, the Vols have posted just 5 winning campaigns, including a pair of 7-6 years. That is, until this season, when they took full advantage of no less than 18 starters (10 offensively), although it hardly seemed the case, as they opened at 3-4, with tough losses to Alabama, Oklahoma, Florida, and Arkansas (combined 40-10), after leading or tied in the 4th quarter in each. However, note turning a 21-point deficit to Georgia, into a 38-31 win, along with a 5-game SU run to wind it all up, including that 53-point outburst versus a Vandy team which had allowed just 21 points per game in its first 11 games. QB Dobbs is their key, although he finished 68th in pass efficiency (2,125 yards, 60%, 15 touchdown and 5 interceptions). However, he led the SEC in QB rushing yards (9 touchdowns).

Rating: 3 Unit NCAAB Play of the Day

Who was 9-0 ATS when the week began? St. Mary’s! Who consistently fails to hold up in true road games and is 0-3 SU and ATS in them this season to uphold the reputation? BYU! St. Mary’s has two players averaging 7 assists per game, guards Emmett Naar and Joe Rahon, the latter a transfer (some would say refugee) from Boston College. BYU can score; the Gaels can score more.

Rating: 4 Unit Bowl Game of the Day

For the Sooners, high hopes abounded, as they got off to a 4-0 start, averaging 42 points per game, but were dashed in a dispirited 24-17 loss to eventual 5-7 Texas, including a 313-67 rushing yard deficit. However, that's when they took stock and streamed to their current 7-0 SU run (6-1 ATS), by an average score of 52-19. They are led by QB Mayfield (#2 in pass efficiency, 3,389 yards, 68.6%, 35 touchdowns with only 5 interceptions), RB Perine (1,291 yards, 6.1 yards per rush, with 15 touchdowns), and WR Shepard (1,201 yards, 15.2 yards per catch, 11 touchdowns). Not quite like last year, when the Sooners quarterbacking was shaky. Sooners electrifying, and the Tigers just continue to win. Clemson couldn't stop North Carolina's Williams, so I am going for Mayfield and the Sooners.  Oklahoma is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall. 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up

Rating: 4 Units

This year appeared dismal for Mississippi State, until Prescott and his do-everything talent, opted to return for his Senior year. And he is once more extremely dangerous, as shown in Mississppi State's 51-50 win over Arkansas, in which he threw for 508 yards and 5 touchdowns, and ran for 46 yards and 2 touchdowns. By season's end he became only the 6th SEC player to account for at least 100 touchdowns. This year, he is at 284.4 passing yards per game, 67%, and 25 touchdowns with 4 interceptions, while leading the Bulldogs with 541 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns. The Wolfpack of North Carolina State opened at 4-0, but those wins came versus teams with Power Ratings of 25, 27, 28, along with a non-lined outfit. Just 3 wins thereafter, against Wake Forest, Boston College, and Syracuse, teams with 3-9, 3-9, and 4-8 records. So nary a win over any sort of quality opponent, although they did stay with Clemson for a half, before inevitable 56-41 loss (623-389 yard deficit). QB Brissett is an efficient 61.3%, and solid 19 touchdowns with 4 interceptions,  but the North Carolina State running game is a shambles with the loss of Dayes (6.5 yards per rush, 12 touchdowns), and Thornton. The Bulldogs with a totally different psyche from last year's bowl loss

Rating: 4 Unit NFL Game of the Week

Quick revenge shot for Falcons, who were taken apart, 38-0, just 2 weeks ago, along with a 424-230 yard deficit. At least Atlanta save some face, by snapping 0-6 SU and 0-9 ATS slides (1st cover since Oct 4) in 23-17 win over Jags. Still -79 points ATS last 10 games, and 0-5 ATS in division play. Panther magic continues, although blowing 35-28 lead in 3rd was a bit scary. Cam simply superb: 5 touchdown passes in 3-of-5 tilts (19 in those 3). Now 18 straight regular season wins. Falcs 1-15 ATS as underdogs of greater than 3 points off 2 road games

Rating: 3 Unit NFL Play of the Day

- It has all fallen apart for the Ravens, who got off to that horrid 0-3 and 1-6 start. At least they've been competitive at home, with first 5 games decided by 4 points or less SU. That is until the last 2 weeks, namely 35-6 and 34-14 losses to smoking Seahawks and Chiefs. First time in their 20-year history, that the Ravens have dropped 5 home games. And it hardly gets any easier, as Pittsburgh not only finished last weeks game with Denver on a 24-0 run, but has topped 29 points in its last 6 games. Ben is now at 337 passing yards per game. No stopping the Steelers now.

Rating: 3 Unit NBA Play of the Day

The red-hot San Antonio Spurs are racking up the victories and look for their seventh in a row when they visit the Minnesota Timberwolves today. San Antonio posted a 106-92 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Monday to raise its record to 24-5, second best in franchise history behind the 25-4 opening stretch in 2010-11.The Spurs have won by nine or more points during 17 of their first 20 victories.

Rating: 3 Unit NFL Play of the Day

Seven straight wins for the Cards, who were saved when vet Freeney forced Minny fumble in final 0:05. No question that Arizona plays its best ball on the road (32-19 points per game edge), and not about to go into late swoon after last years disastrous finish (without Palmer, who is now at 4,003 yards and 31 touchdowns with only 9 interceptions). Eagles 6-2 SU when Bradford starts and finishes, but no Philly touchdowns in final 40:38 versus Buffalo. Kelly is 2-10 ATS off 2 wins, and 1-8 ATS versus the NFC West. And Eagles are 0-9 ATS off 2 SU/ATS wins versus non-division.

Rating: 4 Unit NCAAB Game of the Week

URI made a huge deal about beating Nebraska at home last season. As if the program had crossed some kind of magic threshold into the upper echelon of college basketball’s elite and magical historical layer of majestic honor by beating the Big Ten’s twelfth-best team (‘twelfth-best’ team in ‘Big Ten’ gotta love that), which would go 5-13 in conference play and 13-18 overall. Tim Miles and Husker holdovers will remember watching the post-overtime court-storming. “They're so unselfish and committed to the program that they deserve a moment like this," said Rhode Island head coach Dan Hurley. Come on, man! Jim Baron’s Rams beat Syracuse on the road when the Orange were good! Twenty-six of URI’s 66 points in 45 minutes were scored by guard E.C. Matthews, who was red-carpeted to the free-throw line for 14 of URI’s 33 charity attempts. Matthews now watches in street clothes, injured.

Rating: 4 Unit NFL Game of the Week

The perfect Panthers stand at 12-0 SU this year, and 16-0 SU in regular season play, behind 2nd best defense in the league, and Newton's leadership (5 touchdowns with 1 interception last week and now 25 touchdowns and 10 interceptions this year). Missed spread last week via pair of botched PATs and 2-point runback off failed 2-point try (497-334 yard edge) versus Saints. For Falcons, it all continues. Five straight losses (last 1:39 at Tampa), and now at 6-6 SU, after 5-0 start, and a horrid 0-8 ATS run (-58 points).

Rating: 5 Unit NFL Game of the Month

Talk about opposite directions! The Saints are in off their 1st no-TD showing in 155 games, with Brees TDless for first time in 46 games. New Orleans on 0-3-1 ATS slide (-61½ points), and 6-12-1 ATS since '14. Panthers, of course, are perfect: 11-0 SU, 9-2 ATS TY, & 11-3 since last year, with their only misses by 3½, 3½, 2½ points. Have topped 26 points in their last 9 games, are +16 turn overs. That defebse is superb, while Cam and mates should feast on Saints horrid stop unit (NFL's worst). And Carolina 11-3 ATS as series visitor

Rating: 4 Unit NFL Game of the Week

Talk about streaky. Chiefs came from 9-1 ATS run, to 3-9, to current 5-0 (+89 pts). Five straight wins, with 761 rushing yards, and a 14/0 turnover advantage. They have a 62-16 point edge in their 2 division road games so far, with vastly improved Raiders victim #3. The dog is 7-3 ATS in Oakland games, with the only misses by a mere 1½, 4, & 2 points. Carr's touchdown pass in final 1:21 versus Titans snapped 3-game Oakland slide, but note the Raiders losing their last home game by 19 points ATS. Chiefs 9-3 ATS as series guests

Rating: 3 Unit NHL Play of the Day

The Boston Bruins hope to begin the December portion of their schedule the exact same way they ended November when they kick off a three-game road trip against the Edmonton Oilers today. Boston concluded last month with five consecutive victories, including Friday's 4-3 home triumph over the New York Rangers. Edmonton is beginning a five-game homestand after capping a 1-3-1 road trip with a 3-0 setback at Toronto on Monday. The Oilers were blanked twice on the trek, which saw them score a total of five goals, but have earned points in three of their last four contests (2-1-1). Boston registered three of a possible four points against the Oilers last season

Rating: 4 Unit NFL Game of the Week

Current Falcon futility continues. Opened at 4-0 (+42 points ATS), but just the reverse since, going 2-4 SU and 0-6 versus the points (-43½ pts). And Ryan, who has been remarkably steady, was responsible for 3 of Atlanta's 4 second half turnovers in blowing a pair of 14-point leads versus the Colts. The Vikings had their confidence shaken a bit with 30-13 loss to the Packers, but are still +44½ points ATS in their last 9 games. Minny is 7-1 ATS off a division game, and a superb 19-4 ATS versus non-division opponents. I'll grab this dog

Rating: 3 Unit NFL Play of the Day

Now that's what I call a statement. Tampa Bay QB Winston tied a rookie record with 5 touchdown passes in 45-17 rout of a decent Philly squad, with Martin contributing 235 rushing yards just for good measure. Indianapolis is going it without Luck, with Hasselbeck leading a 17-0 windup versus the Falcons. So a field goal favorite here. Well, the underdog has covered ALL TEN Colt games this season, and Tampa is 13-0 ATS as a road underdog off reaching 28+ points. Underdog call here!

Rating: 4 Unit ACC Game of the Week

Ten straight wins for North Carolina +108½ points ATS in their last 8 games. They blew a 14-point lead in the final 3:00 at Virginia Tech, but won in overtime.  NC State highly respectable 7-4 SU, but the fact is that they've played nobody (last 3 wins versus 3-8, 3-8, 3-8 squads). The favorite is 8-2 ATS in NC State games.

Rating: 4 Unit SEC Game of the Week

"Iron Bowl". Tigers bowl eligible, but on a 2-12 ATS run. Note allowing 26 first downs and 479 yards to 3-8 Idaho, and ranking 87th on offense. Won't do much with 3rd-ranked Alabama defense, which has held 8-of-11 opponents under 18 points. And check Jones with 3 punt returns for touchdowns the past 2 games. Alabama in an easy one.

Rating: 3 Unit NCAAF Play of the Day

 Bye-bye to perfect season for Houston, who came from 256 rushing yards per game to 110 in loss to U Conn. A bit gimpy at QB, but still 12th in rush defense. So Navy won't run on that unit, right? Wrong. Winner to AAC title game, and Navy at 348 rushing yards per game, behind Reynolds' leadership (418.5 per game last 4 games)

Rating: 4 Unit NCAAF Game of the Week

The Aztecs are super hot. Six straight wins and covers (+118 points ATS), with Price and Pumphrey: 292 rushing yards versus Wyoming. Won't be contained by hopeful UNLV's  109th-rated defense. Add that to the fact that the visitor is 12-3 ATS in Vegas games

Rating: 3 Unit NCAAF Play of the Day

The Eagles have a 175-43 point edge their last 4 games, and +103 points ATS this year. AB Mullens had 5 touchdowns with 0 interceptions last week and had 30 touchdowns with 7 interceptions this year.  ODU a 296-167 point deficit in their last 9 games, ranking #101 and #103 in scoring and total defense.

Rating: 4 Unit Big-10 Game of the Week

Michigan defensive mystique about vanished (27.5 points per game in their last 4). Needed all of Rudock's 440 passing yards and 6 touchdowns to take Indy in OT. Home team is 6-0 ATS in Penn State Big-10 games and the they covered their last home game by 35 points

Rating: 4 Unit NFL Game of the Week

Redskins in middle of Patriot, Saint, Panther, Giant run, so it doesn't get any easier for 3-5 outfit, which ranks 25th on offense. That 210-yard deficit at New England was fully expected in light of the unrelenting machine that the Pats represent. But note a 748-172 Redskin rushing yard deficit over their last 4 games. Ripe for the plucking. Saints in off OT loss, despite another 387 passing yards with 3 touchdowns and 1 interceptions from Drew who now has 898 passing yards with 10 touchdowns and 2 interceptions the past 2 weeks. They have amassed 66 first downs in those 2 games.  Blowouts have become a near norm for the Redskins. They’ve lost 10 games by 17 or more points during the last two and one-half seasons. Historically November is a brutal month for Washington. The Redskins have dropped 20 of their last 27 games during the month, including going 0-4 last November.

Rating: 4 Unit NHL Game of the Week

Off to the best start in franchise history, the white-hot New York Rangers go for their eighth consecutive victory when they visit the Ottawa Senators for a Saturday matinee. The Rangers extended their point streak to 11 games with a 6-3 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Thursday - the first time they allowed more than two goals since Oct. 15. Mats Zuccarello had a goal and two assists in Thursday's victory to boost his team-high point total to 15 for New York, which has outscored its opponents 27-9 during the winning streak.

Rating: 3 Unit Play of the Day

Peyton Manning returns to his former home once again. What a defense the Broncos displayed in rout of splendid Packers, with a 500-140 yd edge, neutralizing Rodgers, in the process. Now at 7-0 for the 1st time since '98, when they upset the Packers in the SuperBowl. Catching Colts off their Monday Nighter with Carolina is a definite plus, as is the revenge motive for last years 24-13 home playoff loss to Inddianapolit. the Underdog is 7-0 ATS in Colt games this year and Andrew is 2-0 versus Peyton. But Denver is 6-0 ATS off a SU underdog win, while Indy is 1-10 ATS at home versus a non-division opponent who is off a SU and ATS win.

Rating: 4 Unit PAC-12 Game of the Week

Miraculous overtime win for Oregon last week, giving up 37 first downs and 742 yards. They are -62½ points ATS this year, and rank 84th, 125th, 117th, 115th in run, pass, scoring, total defense. Th Underdog is 13-4-1 ATS in California games. I call the upset here.

Rating: 4 Unit NCAAF Game of the Week

Return of QB Browning paid instant dividends for the Huskies (263 passing yards with 4 touchdowns and 0 interceptions), in 41-point cover versus Arizona. Washington is now +94 points ATS in their L8 lined games. Just 60-yard edge for Utah in 11-point ATS loss versus Oregon State. Rank 75th on offense, with QB Wilson only with 10 touchdowns with 7 interceptions for the season. Plus they lost their last road game 42-24.

Rating: 4 Unit NFL Game of the Week

A week ago, I gave a couple of solid reasons for backing the Browns over the Rams, such as Cleveland with an 11-3 ATS record as an underdog, as well as 10-1 ATS off a loss. Well, four lost fumbles put those stats into the trash bin. Still, the dog is 12-3-1 ATS in Cleveland games, and the Browns are 9-0 ATS as non-division home dogs. And try 6-0 ATS off scoring less than 14 points. But the Cards have a 34-22 points per game edge away this year, and are 7-0 ATS versus an opponent off a double digit SU loss. All things considered, Card call.

Rating: 3 Unit NHL Play of the Day

After eliminating St. Louis in the first round of the playoffs, the Minnesota Wild look to continue their run of good fortune against the Blues today when the Central Division rivals meet at Scottrade Center. Zach Parise tallied twice to close out the playoff series in the spring and also scored in Minnesota's 3-2 victory over St. Louis on Oct. 10 to give him eight goals and five assists in the last 14 meetings.

Rating: 4 Unit Big-10 Game of the Week

It was a good time for Michigan's bye week, off that incredible loss to Michigan State. Harbaugh won't let them stay down. A 183-41 point edge in their last 6 games. Minnesota was also off last week. However, they have just one cover since thei opener, and lost their last underdog role by 23 points ATS. Michigan gets revenge for last year.

Rating: 4 Unit ACC Game of the Week

A resounding 58 point shutout win at Miami for perfect Tigers (567-146 yard edge). Now +125½ points ATS their L8 games. NC State in off 4 touchdowns of 57 or more yards and 322 yards in the 1st quarter of 35-17 win versus Wake. Days: 205 rushing yards (12.8 yards per rush). But they just aren't up to this task

Rating: 4 Unit NFL Game of the Week

Well, what do you know? He's human after all. The initial interception (pick-six) for Brady in win over Indy (not by enough: Colt touchown in final 1:19), so he is now only 14 touchdowns with 1 interception for the season (71%). The Jets just continue to do it, now standing at 4-1, both SU & ATS, with the SU winner covering New York games by 17½, 20, 9, 11½, & 7½ points. So why not another? Home team is 29-8 ATS in Pat games, and New England is at 36.4 points per game in their last 8 games. Jets +39½ points ATS on road this year, but Pats are 8-0 ATS at home versus opponents who are off 2 wins

Rating: 4 Unit Pac-12 Game of the Week

Stanford comes into this one on a 7-1 ATS run of late, (+82 points), with a 949-410 rushing yard edge in their L3 games (McCaffery: 605, including 243 and 4 touchdowns versus Ucla). The Huskies in off 385-338 yard edge versus Oregon, but a 26-20 loss (RB Gaskin: 155 yards). But Washington ranks 112th and 100th in rushing and total offense.

Rating: 4 Unit Game of the Month

- Eagles finally came alive in the 39-17 throttling of the Saints, who are in search of  anything that will come to their aid. No, those 34 first downs, 186 rushing yards, and 519 total yards (Bradford: 333 passing yards, and now has 8 touchdowns with 6 interceptions) aren't to be dismissed, but consider the opponent. That snapped a 9-0 ATS dog run in Philly games. And the pup is 8-2-1 ATS in the Giants' last 11 games, as well. Three straight wins for New York,  but no cover versus the Niners, despite 30 first downs and 525 yards. Eli a superb 41-of-54 with 3 touchdowns and only 1 interception in that one, and is a respectable 10 touchdowns wih 2 interceptions for the season, which hasn't been the case, recently.

Rating 4 Unit NFL Game of the Week

After facing the likes of Tyrod Taylor, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Marcus Mariota, Blake Bortles and Ryan Mallet, the Colts step way up in quarterbacks drawing Tom Brady and the NFL’s top offense. New England is averaging 37.2 points per game while leading the NFL in total yards and passing yards. Indianapolis is 21-7-1 ATS in its last 29 home games. That record is trumped by New England’s dominance of the Colts during the Chuck Pagano era. The Patriots are 4-0 SU and ATS versus the Colts in the last three years – and that’s against Andrew Luck. The  Patriots have buried the Colts during this span winning 59-24, 43-22, 42-20 and 45-7. That comes out to average victory of 29 points.

Rating: 3 Unit Big-10 Game of the Week

The Wolves are a true force. First FBS team with 3 straight shutout wins in 20 years, with a 160-14 point edge in their last 4 games, ranking #2, #2, #1, #2 in run, pass, scoring and total defense. Spartans are 6-0 SU, but -45½ points ATS. They had the #8 defense last year but are 56th this year.  The Spartans failed to cover the spot in any of their first six starts.  They were out-yarded by Oregon, Air Force, and Central Michigan and were hard-pressed to dismiss disheveled Rutgers.

Rating: 4 Unit NCAAF Game of the Week

The Mountaineers have surrendered 17 sacks. To date, no one has figured out how to slow down the Baylor attack. Baylor is on pace to lead the nation in total offense for the third straight year; this after finishing #2 in 2011 and 2012. And their best players, OL Spencer Drango and DE Shawn Oakman – surefire first round draft picks – work in the trenches. The Bears have won 18 straight in Waco. WVU’s best player, DB Karl Joseph, has been lost for the season. The Mountaineers have won only 11 of their last 29 league games.

Rating: 3 Unit NFL Play of the Day

The Cardinals defeated the Lions with Drew Stanton at quarterback last season, 14-6. Arizona is much more potent this season with a healthy Carson Palmer averaging 37 points per contest. Arizona had covered its past eight games with Palmer as a starter until last Sunday’s loss to the Rams when the Cardinals had to settle for field goals instead of touchdowns during many trips inside the Red Zone. Matthew Stafford entered Week 4 having thrown the most interceptions in the NFC. A short week after playing the physical Seahawks on Monday doesn’t leave the Lions in a great spot either physically or mentally.

Rating: 4 Unit BIG-12 Game of the Week

After facing Tcu and Baylor (118-88 point deficit), the Raiders will feel like a runner with weights removed. Mahomes at 367 passing yard per game, but no run defense for Tech. Iowa State's in off most lopsided win in 2 years. But even after all that, it won't happen hear!  Tech primed to unload on Cyclones for a big win.

Rating: 3 Units

One reason a loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday was so crushing is that it meant Keuchel, who is 15-0 with a 1.46 ERA at home, would have to make the start on the road. The All-Star is 5-8 with a 3.77 ERA on the road in 2015 but won at Arizona on Friday and will be making Tuesday’s start on three days’ rest for the first time in his career. Keuchel struck out nine and scattered three hits in seven scoreless frames at New York on Aug. 25 and is 2-1 with a 1.13 ERA in three career starts against the Yankees.

Tanaka tuned up on Wednesday against Boston and was reached for four runs on five hits and a walk in five innings without factoring in the decision. The Japan native will be appearing in his first postseason since joining the Yankees and will try to keep the ball in the park after yielding 25 home runs in 154 total innings. Tanaka made his lone career start against Houston on June 27 and was ripped for six runs on seven hits – three homers – in five innings.

Rating: 3 Unit SEC Play of the Day

This is the first underdog role for Alabama since the '09 SEC title game where they beat Florida 32-13. Alabama ranks just 37th on offense, but 4th and 12th in run and total defense. Georgia comes in off a 318-yard edge over South Carolina, with another 3 touchdowns from Chubb who has 100+ yards in 12 straight games. Georgia is formidable, but Alabama excels in this setup.

Rating: 4 Unit BIG-10 Game of the Week

Michigan comes into this one owning a 94-14 point edge in their last 3 games (24½ point cover versus BYU), with a 733-201 rushing yard edge. Maryland was exposed by West Virginia, and just out of their league versus the BIG-10 upper echelon teams. It's the first road game since 9/3 for Michigan, but own the 2nd best defense in the nation. No contest in this one.

Rating: 3 Unit MLB Play of the Day

The Toronto Blue Jays are on the verge of clinching the American League East for the first time since 1993 while the Baltimore Orioles are gently sinking to the bottom. The Blue Jays will try to take advantage of the scuffling Orioles when they visit Baltimore for the opener of a four-game series on Monday. Toronto starter Estrada has put himself right behind David Price in a potential postseason rotation by allowing two or fewer earned runs in five of his last six starts. The 32-year-old followed up eight scoreless innings on Sept. 17 by holding the New York Yankees to two runs in 6 2/3 innings without factoring in the decision on Tuesday. Estrada is 2-1 with a 3.32 ERA in five games – three starts – against Baltimore this season.

Rating: 3 Unit NFL Play of the Day

The Bills have a 307-120 rushing yard edge this year, while the Dolphins have a 284-116 rushing yard deficit. And Miami is a 3 point favorite? As per usual, Buffalo couldn't stay with the Patriots, despite an overly hyped crowd, as a quick 7-0 lead melted into a 37-13 deficit. But Taylor was 23-of-30 (76.7%) for 242 yards, but he had 3 touchdowns with 3 interceptions and now has 4 touchdowns and 3 interceptions for the season. Tannehill comes in with 3 touchdowns and 0 interceptions while completing 67% so far, but that rushing yard edge for Buffalo cannot overlooked. The Bills won, 29-10, here a year ago.

Rating: 4 Unit SEC Game of the Week

Tigers were never in the LSU game going down 24-0 at the half, with a 411-160 rushing yard deficit. QB Johnson their only offense? They are Now 1-8 ATS in SEC play. Bulldogs and Prescott 5 touchdowns a 0 interceptions this year picking up where they left off in '14, and the dog is 8-1 ATS in Mississippi State contests. The wrong team is favored in this one

Rating: 3 Unit SNF Smoker

Rodgers has a tremendously balanced offense with Eddie Lacy and Randall Cobb. Picking up veteran James Jones, a wide receiver Rodgers is comfortable with, was a huge plus. Seattle’s defense isn’t as dominant on the road and currently is minus holdout star safety Kam Chancellor. Seattle is far from intimidating away from CenturyLink Field. The Seahawks are 2-9 SU and ATS during their last 11 September road games. Marshawn Lynch hasn’t been as effective on the road and he’s running behind a mediocre-at-best offensive line that when the shuffling finally stopped starts two players who went undrafted and one who was taken in the seventh round of the draft. This has Green Bay’s written all over it.

Rating: 3 Unit NFC Game of the Day

The Cowboys have a veteran, productive, high-percentage in passer in Tony Romo as an underdog against the Sam Bradford-led Eagles, who are all about “potential.” Bradford, a 58.2% career completion percentage person, has played all of one real game for Philly. It wasn’t pretty, and although there is potential to improve, potential at -5 is a tightrope walk. The Eagles could not run DeMarco Murray much on Monday Night because of the scoreboard situation. The situation was that they were trailing by 17 points at halftime. A lot of people assume that when they start 0-0 here, Murray will make the Cowboys suffer for letting him go to Philadelphia in free agency. But he’s no lock to run as well as he did behind the Eagles line as he did behind the Dallas line. Different blocking schemes. And the Cowboys know how to make him fumble.

Rating: 4 Unit SEC Game of the Week

Rebel QB race is over with Kelly tossing for 346 yards and 4 touchdowns versus Fresno, in 73-21 balanced romp (22-point cover). Just 1 offensive touchdown for 'Tide in last years loss to Ole Miss, so you know Alabama will be more than ready. Super balance, behind Coke and Henry, and they held Wisconsin to 40 rushing yards.  In addition,  This is a big revenge game for the Tide who are 8/2 SU and 7-3 ATS with revenge under Nick Saban

Rating: 4 Unit NCAAF Game of the Week

After a strong performance versus Towson on Week 1, ECU’s top ball-carrier, Chris Hairston, had only 15 yards on 17 carries versus Florida. This is the biggest Navy team ever. The five projected starting OL average 288 pounds. The three fullbacks range from 245 to 255. The top WR, Jamir Tillman, stands 6’4”. The QB, Keenan Reynolds, belongs in the Heisman conversation. Reynolds is on course to set the NCAA career mark for rushing touchdowns. ECU gave a spirited effort in Gainesville in a futile quest to avenge last year’s bowl loss. Navy opened with Colgate and was idle last week. The Midshipmen are an easy call.

Rating: 3 Unit MLB Play of the Day

Duffey has been off since Sept. 6 as the Twins try to keep the rookie fresh down the stretch, and he will be trying to continue a string of five straight starts allowing three or fewer earned runs. The 24-year-old scattered two runs and six hits across 6 2/3 innings at Houston on Sept. 6 and struck out eight without factoring in the decision. Duffey is making his first start against Detroit and is 1-0 with a 2.53 ERA at home. While Detroit starter Lobstein lost his fifth straight major-league start dating back to May on Wednesday, when he was reached for five runs and seven hits in 5 2/3 innings against Tampa Bay. The 26-year-old owns only one quality start in those outings but is not getting a lot of help from his offense, which totaled seven runs in the five games. Lobstein did not fare well against Minnesota on May 13, when he was ripped for six runs and seven hits in 2 1/3 innings to suffer the loss.

Rating: 3 Unit NFL Play of the Day

Last year, when the Seahawks played on this field, the Rams (+6½) pulled the 28-26 upset, thanks, in part, to a successful faked punt late in the game. So you know that Seattle who is 47-20-1 ATS lately will be more than prepared. Still one of the best teams in the NFL, especially with that impregnable defense. The addition of TE Graham from New Orleans gives QB Wilson another key option. Rams swapped Bradford for Foles, but their offensive line is still a problem, with the use of rookies needed, so that will take some time. St Louis lost its last home game by 16½ points ATS, and now face determined Seahawks team.

Rating: 4 Unit Inter-Conference Game of the Week

Last week I was on Michigan State and it appears that they were looking to this game versus Oregon.  As a result they produced a non-cover win at Western Michigan when they led 34-10 late in 3rd quarter.  In that game the Spartans allowed an unthinkable 365 Passing yards, so new Duck QB Adams (19-of-25 last week) could be trouble, and note 485 rushing yards (Freeman: 180). But Michigan State is +164 points ATS in their last 20 games, and are hungry this one.

Rating: 3 Unit NCAAF Play of the Day

These 2 were placed 21st & 22nd in our "Polls" column, and have responded accordingly. Oklahoma's Mayfield had 388 passing yards and 3 touchdowns in new Air Raid Offense (439-88 passing yard edge versus Akron), under new offensive coach Riley. The Tennessee Vols turned in 29 first downs, 399 rushing yards, and 604 total yards in rout of Bowling Green, but check 433 passing yards. It will be a shootout with Okie taking it at the end.

Rating; 4 Unit MLB Game of the Week

Greinke has moved to the front of the NL Cy Young Award race by going 10-1 with a 1.47 ERA in 12 starts since June 27. The major-league ERA leader turned in another stellar performance on Tuesday, when he allowed one run against the Giants while throwing 114 pitches over 7 1/3 innings. Greinke held the Angels to two runs in eight frames on July 31.  Angels starter Tropeano has been recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake to start in place of Matt Shoemaker, who hopes to return from a strained right forearm next week. The 25-year-old is making his fourth start of the season for the Angels and aiming to improve on his last outing, when he allowed six runs over 4 1/3 innings in an 8-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox on Aug. 20.

Rating: 3 Units

The Hokies are always a premier dog, and are especially primed for this one, after doing a number on the national champs last year. However, this Buckeye team has no weaknesses, as they were >41 points 11 times last year, and +106½ points ATS in their last 3 games. You can forget the fact that the dog is 7-0 ATS in OSU games. Elliott is unstoppable, as are all QBs. A huge revenge call here.