Take Golden State.

This is my SLAM DUNK.

Game 715.

7:35 pm pst.

Golden State didn't look 100% in their season opening win over Oklahoma City on Tuesday. However, the Warriors are motivated tonight. For starters, the Jazz are touted to be one of the Western Conference teams that can compete for the WC crown. Next, Utah won 3 of the 4 meetings last season, including the final 3, and both in Salt Lake City. In one of those meetings (the final matchup), the Jazz won by 40 points, which is the worst defeat since Steve Kerr took over the team. Utah did win their opener but allowed Sacramento to score 117 points. the Favorite is 5-1 ATS the L6 meetings in this series. Take Golden State. Thank you.

Take San Antonio.

This is my LVSM.

Game 716.

5:35 pm pst.

While the Spurs have dropped in class, they still have a great coach and an experienced squad. So I have no problem laying a short number with a team that is 10-4 ATS the L14 meetings in this series, 4-0 ATS the L4 vs. NBA NW, and 10-2 ATS the L12 at home. Take the Spurs. Thank you.

Take Houston.

This is my ESPN WINNER.

Game 714.

5:05 pm pst.

Houston finished the 2017/2018 regular season with the NBA's best record and then forced Golden State to 7 games in the Western Conference Finals. The Warriors won last night so expect the Rockets to come out here and make a statement in front of a friendly, Toyota Center crowd. The Home Team is 5-1 ATS the L6 meetings in this series. Take Houston. Thank you.

Take Green Bay.

San Francisco is riding a 3-game SU skid, en route to a 1-4 overall record (both SU and ATS), and enter this contest limping. RB, Breida and WR, Garcon left Sunday's game, while the team is already missing several DB's (check status on all injured players). It took 4 missed FG's and a missed PAT by Crosby for Green Bay to lose last week. Future Hall Of Famer, Aaron Rodgers passed for a season-best, 442 YP in that game, and I expect him to have another huge day here, as he will devour a banged-up, 49ers secondary. The Packers are 11-4-2 ATS the last 17 meetings in this series. Take Green Bay. Thank you.  

Take Chicago.

Surprisingly, not Green Bay or Minnesota, but Chicago, is atop the NFC North, at 3-1. The Bears have won 3 in a row SU, and own a 3-1 ATS mark on the campaign. After a solid start, Miami has now dropped their L2, both SU and ATS. The Dolphins "D" is weak, both against the pass and the run. Chicago QB, Trubisky is heating up, while he, Howard, and Cohen have combined to own the #9 rushing unit in the NFL. Defensively, the bears rank #2 in Points Allowed (16.2 PPG), #1 vs. the rush, and 9th vs. the pass. Khalil Mack is a monster. Chicago is 4-1 ATS the L5 on grass, 4-1 ATS the L5 in October, and 5-1 the L6 overall. Take the Bears. Thank you.

Take Colorado.

Colorado can take total control of the PAC 12 South with a win here. The Buffaloes are a perfect, 4-0 ATS against FBS opponents, en route to a 5-0 SU mark. The Trojans are 0-4 ATS the last 4 at home, 1-4-1 ATS the last 6 vs. Conference foes, and 5-15-1 ATS the last 21 overall. I like Colorado SU here, so getting a TD is a gift. Take Colorado. Thank you.  

Take Virginia Tech.

Virginia Tech has taken 4 of the L5 meetings over North Carolina (going 5-0 ATS), including the L2, by a combined, 93-10 score. The Tar Heels have just 1 win and 1 cover on the season and come in here with real QB woes. The Hokies own a well-balanced offense and defensively will shut down the Tar Heels rushing game with their stop-unit that ranks 8th vs. the rush. Take Virginia Tech. Thank you.

Take UCF.

This is a very short number to lay for a Central Florida team that wants to both, remain in the Top-10, and keep their 18-game win streak alive. Last year's meetings saw the Knights win and cover both, outscoring the Tigers, 102-68. UCF's defense is going to frustrate UM's QB, White. Take Central Florida. Thank you.

Take UAB.

The odds makers wanted to make this line more attractive, but I feel it should be closer to -24. UAB likes to beat up lesser teams, and believe me, Rice is certainly a lesser team. They proved that again last week, as they put up a mere, 3 points against UTSA. The Blazers have covered 3 in a row and 4 of 5 this season. The Owls rank 110th offensively and 120th defensively. This game is going to get ugly. Take UAB. Thank you.  

Take Florida.

Vanderbilt is clearly outmatched here, as the Commodores have experienced double digit losses in 8 of their last 9 SEC defeats. Florida's quick and stingy defense (14.8 PPG Allowed) is going to shut down an already stunted, Vandy offense. The road team is 8-2 ATS the last 10 meetings in this series. The Gators are 5-1 ATS the last 6 games at the Commodores and 4-0 ATS the last 4 games overall. take Florida. Thank you.

Take USF.

South Florida is a perfect, 5-0 SU on the season and ranks 23rd in the polls. They need to win and win with authority to maintain their Top-25 ranking. Tulsa had just 1 good showing this season, a 7-point loss to Texas. But the Golden Hurricanes have lost 4 in a row SU and are 0-4 ATS the L4 games at home. The very well-balanced offense of QB, Blake Barnett (1308 YP, 65.1% CR, 9/4) and RB, Jordan Cronkite (606 YR, 5 TD's) are going to light up the Tulsa "D". Particularly Cronkite, as he faces the 114th ranked run defense here. The Bulls are 8-2 ATS the L10 vs. teams with a losing record. Take South Florida. Thank you.

Take Texas Tech.

This is my TD play.

Game 105.

4:30 pm pst.

Whether starting QB, Bowman (check status) or dual-threat backup, Duffey is at the helm, I must side with a Texas tech squad that ranks #1 in total offense, especially getting a TD here. TCU has underachieved, looking a far cry from traditional Horned Frogs teams. They are crushing bettors going 2-11-1 ATS the L14 as a home fav, 0-4 ATS the L4 conference games, 1-5 ATS the L6 vs. teams with a winning record, and 2-6 ATS the L8 overall. Take the Red Raiders. Thank you.

Take App State.

This is my NO LIMIT.

game 101.

5:00 pm pst.

I have no problem laying 10 points with an App. State team that has covered 8 in a row. Especially against ATS poison, Ark State, who has covered just once since last November. The Mountaineers rank #2 in scoring, averaging 51.8 PPG behind a Top-10 rushing attack. Not a good matchup for a Red Wolves "D" that ranks 124th vs. the run. App State is 4-0 ATS the L4 on the road and 4-0 ATS the L4 Conference games. Ark State is 0-5 ATS the L5 games at home and 0-5 ATS the L5 games vs. teams with a winning record. Take the Mountaineers. Thank you.  

Take Los Angeles.

This is my NFC WEST GOM.

Game 473.

1:25 pm pst.

There is no team in the NFL, right now playing as good of football as the Los Angeles Rams. They are off to a 4-0 start (3-0-1 ATS). Their offense ranks 1st in Total Yards, 2nd in Passing Yards, 7th in Rushing Yards, and 2nd in Scoring. The "O" averages a whopping, 35.0 PPG. Jared Goff and Todd Gurley are devouring defenses. The QB has 1406 YP, a 72.4% CR, 11/2. The RB has 338 YR and 4 scores. Gurley is going to shred the 27th ranked Seattle rush defense while Goff and his talented corps of receivers will exploit a Seahawks secondary that will be missing Safety, Earl Thomas, who broke his leg LW. Defensively, LA is very tough. But let's be honest, Russell Wilson has no air attack whatsoever, ranking 29th. The ground game is almost as bad. Gone are the days of Marshawn Lynch. If you recall, the rams routed the Seahawks, 42-7, back in December. There is no reason why this matchup won't be any different of an outcome. Seattle is 2-5 ATS the L7 at home and 2-6-1 ATS the L9 vs. the NFC West. Los Angeles is 6-2 ATS the L8 on the road and 4-1 ATS the L5vs. the NFC West. Take the Rams. This is a chance for them to further distance themselves from the rest of the Division. Thank you.  

Take Baltimore.

This is my LVSM.

Game 451.

10:00 am pst.

I give Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns a lot of credit. The rookie QB has brought excitement and pride back to Cleveland. But, they are still a "work in progress." Remember, this team is 1-31 the L2 seasons. Mayfield hasn't faced a real defense yet (Pitt, NO, NYJ, Oak). Baltimore, at 3-1 both SU and ATS, has allowed 14 points or less in their 3 victories. The Ravens "D" ranks 2nd in Total yards, 4th vs. the Pass, 4th vs. the Run, and 3rd in Points Allowed. Their front-7 will slow down the Browns ground game while the secondary will get even better here as they welcome back CB, Jimmy Smith. Joe Flacco is off to the best start of his career (1252 YP, 64.3% CR, 8/2). The QB and his talented receiving corps will exploit the 23rd ranked pass defense of Cleveland. The Ravens are 5-0 ATS the L5 meetings in this series and 13-4 ATS the L17 vs. the AFC North. The Browns are 5-15-1 ATS the L21 vs. teams with a winning record and 6-17 ATS the L23 at home. Take Baltimore. Thank you.

Take Wisconsin.

This is my BIG TEN GAME.

Game 410.

4:30 pm pst.

This game was -20 at on Tuesday morning. The line went down to -17. And it makes no sense to me as this game has the makings of a massacre. Nebraska hasn't won a game since October of last year, riding a 1-7 ATS run. Wisconsin possesses a stifling defense and one of the best rushing units in college football. The combination is going to prove to be fatal for Nebraska. The Cornhuskers are 2-5 ATS the L7 vs. the Badgers, 1-5 ATS the L6 conference games, and 5-15-1 ATS the L21 overall games. The Badgers are 7-3 ATS the L10 games played in October, 5-1 ATS the L6 conference games, and 13-3 ATS the L16 games played following a bye week. Take Wisconsin. Thank you.

Take Colorado.

This is my HR.

Game 356.

1:00 pm pst.

You've got to love a line of -2.5 with Colorado here, as the Buffaloes are off to their first 4-0 start in 20 years. This is a very well-balanced team on both sides of the ball. Don't put too much stock in an Arizona State offense that posted 52 points on a defenseless, Oregon State squad last week. M&M (Montez & McMillian) will shred the Sun Devils "D". The Home Team is 5-0 ATS the L5 meetings in this series. Take Colorado. Thank you.

Take Texas.

This is my Shocker Play.

Game 398.

 9:00 am pst.

It's all about the line! And I like getting more than a TD with Texas here. The Longhorns are 5-0 ATS the L5 meetings with the Sooners. As a matter of fact, the L4 matchups in this series were all separated by 7 points or less. Oklahoma can score points on just about any team in the nation, but their defense leaves a lot to be desired...especially against the pass (97th). A matured, Sam Ehlinger (64.7% CR, 1185 YP, 9/2) has played mistake-free the L4 outings, all wins. This game is being played in Dallas, Texas. The Sooners are 2-8 ATS the L10 neutral site games. Take the Longhorns. Thank you.

Take Northwestern.

This is my NO LIMIT.

Game 373.

9:00 am pst.

Northwestern will bounce back here with a vengeance, after a heartbreaking, 20-17 loss and cover to Michigan last week, as a 15.5-point 'dog. This is way too many points to give a Wildcats team that is 7-3 ATS the L10 games played following a loss and 7-0 ATS the L7 games played at Spartan Stadium. MSU can not stop the pass (115th). In comes NW QB, Thorson (60.8% CR, 927 YP). Take the Wildcats. Thank you.

Take Cleveland.

This is my CONSENSUS PLAY.

Game 269.

1:05 pm pst.

Oakland is 0-3, after losing 3 HT leads. The Raiders have 31 new players and need time to mesh. The defense is sorely missing, traded DE, Kahlil Mack. The Cleveland offense, led by (probable, check status), rookie QB, Baker Mayfield, along with RB, Carlos Hyde, and WR, Jarvis Landry, will move the chains and put points on the board. The Browns (not played since Thursday), bring in a rested, and fresh, "D", racking up 11 sacks and forcing 11 TO's. Cleveland is 4-1 ATS the L5 vs. the AFC and 7-2 ATS the L9 meetings in this series. Oakland is 3-8-1 ATS the L12 vs. the AFC and 4-11-2 ATS the L17 overall. Take the Browns. Thank you.

Take New England.

This is my AFC EAST GOM.

Game 252.

10:00 am pst.

Yes, Miami is 3-0 (both SU & ATS), but scheduling was a factor. However, going into Foxborough, where the Dolphins have lost 9 straight (7-2 ATS), and facing a Patriots team that hasn't lost 3 in a row since 2002, will put an end to their streak. Miami lacks the pass rush to prevent Tom Brady from exploiting their 29th ranked secondary. The Home Team is 11-1 ATS the L12 meetings in this series. New England is 20-7 ATS the L27 vs. the AFC. Miami is 1-5 ATS the L6 on the road. Take New England. Thank you.

Take Washington State.

This is my PAC 12 GOM.

 Game 150.

3:00 pm pst.

Washington State comes off a painful, 39-36 loss at USC to return home, where they are 5-0 ATS the L5 as a PAC 12 fav. The Cougars have won and covered the L3 meetings over the Utes. Utah doesn't have the offense to contend in this matchup. The team tends to fold like a cheap suit when stepping up in class. WSU is 7-0 ATS the L7 at home, 7-3 ATS the L10 vs. conference foes, and 4-0 ATS the L4 overall. Take Washington State. Thank you.

Take Georgia.

This is my CRUSHER PLAY.

Game 166.

12:30 pm pst.

I don't normally like to lay this type of wood, but Georgia likes to run it up against SEC opponents. Tennessee has both QB and defensive issues. Last season's meeting saw the Bulldogs crush the Vols, 41-10. There's no reason why this season's matchup won't be any different of a massacre. The Volunteers are 2-5 ATS the L7 on the road, 0-4 the L4 in the conference, and 1-6 the L7 overall. Take the Bulldogs. Thank you.

Take Syracuse.

This is my SHOCKER play.

Game 129.

9:00 am pst

Clemson, although deserves their status, tends to be a team that oddsmakers give a little too much credit to when making the line. They are a fan favorite and that reflects in the overestimation once again here. Orange QB, Eric Dungey (62.4 % CR, 763 YP, 9/1) and his talented receiving corps can and will exploit the "shaky" Tigers secondary that showed cracks against both the Aggies and Yellow Jackets. Syracuse is 7-3 ATS the L10 vs. teams with a winning record and 6-1 ATS the L7 on the road. Clemson is 2-5-1 ATS the L8 vs. teams with a winning record and 1-4 ATS the L5 overall. Take the Orange. Thank you.

Take Colorado.

This is my HR.

Game 108.

6:00 pm pst.

UCLA is 0-3 SU (1-2 ATS). The Bruins have QB issues, but it doesn't matter who is at the helm, as the offense can't either pass or run the ball. They have faced some tougher opposition, but will once again meet a superior foe here. Colorado , at 3-0, thrashed both CSU and Nebraska, and enter this game with more talent at both sides of the ball. The "Big 3", QB, Montez (73.4% CR, 855 YP, 8/2), RB, McMillian (290 YR, 3 TD's), and WR, Shenault jr. (455 YR, 3 TD's) will devour the UCLA doormat of a defense, that's yielding 37.7 PPG. The Buffaloes are 4-1 ATS the L5 meeting vs. the Bruins. The Bruins are 3-8 ATS the L11 conference games. Take Colorado. Thank you.

Take Memphis.

This is my FNL winner.

Game 105.

5:00 pm pst.

Memphis owns a top-10 offense in Total Yards (593), Rushing Yards (309.5), and scoring (49.5 PPG). This doesn't bode well for a Tulane defense that can't stop the pass (120th), the run (99th), and yields 30.0 PPG (91st). The 1-2 punch of QB, White (1064 YP, 12/1) and RB, Henderson (709 YR, 8 TD's), will light up the scoreboard here. The Tigers are 13-3-1 ATS the L17 meetings with the Green Wave and 4-1 ATS the L5 meetings at the Green Wave. Take Memphis. Thank you.

Take LAR.

This is my TNW.

Game 102.

5:20 pm pst.

After the worst pointspread fav loss going down since 1995, to Buffalo LW, normally, I would anticipate Minnesota to bounce back. But, the Vikings offense is banged-up and the combination of QB, Cousins, 6.9 YPP, and no real rushing attack (31st) to speak of, we must side with an LA Rams team that is 3-0, both SU and ATS, and outscoring opponents by 22.0 PPG. Minny is 0-4 ATS the L4 vs. teams with a winning record, while LA is 4-1 ATS the L5 vs. teams with a losing record. Take the Rams. Thank you.

Take New England.

This is my NFL GOM.

Game 487.

5:20 pm pst.

The big story this week is that Matt Patricia faces his former team. The Detroit Lions 1st-year Head Coach spent 13 seasons with the New England coaching staff. But it won't be a warm reunion. The Patriots come off an embarrassing, 31-20 defeat at Jacksonville last week. Bill Belichick and Tom Brady don't take losing lightly, going 25-7 ATS following a SU loss since 2008. Take New England. Thank you.

Take Wisconsin.

This is my LATE INFO MOVE

Game 407.

5:30 pm pst.

Wisconsin is going to come in here pissed off, after losing to BYU last week, 24-21, as a 23.5-point favorite. That loss ended a 41-game overall win streak and 12-straight at home. The Badgers have the rushing game and the defense to grind down the Hawkeyes in this meeting. Wiscy is 11-1 ATS the L12 games played on the road, 4-1 ATS the L5 games played vs. Conference foes, and 8-3 ATS the L11 games played following an ATS loss. I would hate to face the Badgers here. Take Wisconsin. Thank you.

Take Virginia.

This is my ACC GOM.

Game 348.

9:30 am pst.

Louisville is 0-3 ATS and give QB, Malik Cunningham his first start of the season. The redshirt freshman came off the bench the L2 games and played well but there is a big difference in pressure coming in college football between, coming off the bench and starting . This is the ACC opener for both schools. But, Virginia has had this game marked for vengeance, as they dropped the L3 meetings in this series. This year's Cavaliers team is much improved from recent years. Dual-threat QB, Bryce Perkins dons a 64.1% CR, with 670 YP, and a 7/1 TD/INT ratio in the air, along with another 239 YR and 2 TD's on the ground. RB, Jordan Ellis is a stud, rushing for 380 Yards and 5 TD's. The Cardinals are 0-6 ATS the L6 games played in the month of September, 2-9 ATS the L11 games played vs. teams with a winning record, and 7-18-1 ATS the L26 games played overall. Take Virginia. Thank you.

Take Navy,

This is my ODDSMAKERS MISTAKE PLAY.

Game 473.

9:00 am pst

It confuses me that the Middies aren't a DD fav here. Navy has taken 8 in a row in this series, SU, going 7-1 ATS, and come in here, sporting the qualities to extend their domination of the 'Stangs. The Midshipmen will eat up a ton of clock with their #2 ranked ground attack and put points on the board. SMU QB, Ben Hicks just doesn't have the skills himself or the supporting cast to keep pace. The Mustangs are 1-4 ATS the L5 at home, 1-6 ATS the L7 conference matchups, and 1-6 ATS the L7 overall. Take Navy. Thank you.

Take Washington State.

This is my FNL Play.

Game 309.

7:30 pm pst.

I feel this game is going to be a lot tougher than people expect. So, as the line rises to 4.5, I must side with a WSU team that has covered all 3 of their contests this season. The Cougars took down the Trojans LY, 30-27, with Sam Darnold at the helm. The 2018 USC team have played stiff competition, however, penalties, mental errors, and poor coaching has proved that this squad is a step down in class from LY;s team. SoCal haven't covered a game since the first week of November 2017. They are 1-6 ATS the L7 at home, 0-6 ATS the L6 in September, 2-7 ATS the L9 vs. teams with a winning record, and 3-14-1 ATS the L18 overall. Take Washington State. Thank you.

Take Seattle.

This is my MNF Winner.

Game 285.

5:15 pm pst.

Chicago won just 5 games LY and blew a 20-point lead LW in their opener. A stinging defeat that will linger. Now, the general public has bet this game up to a -4.5. They face a Seattle team that has Russell Wilson at the helm and Pete Carroll on the sideline. The Seahawks are 4-1 ATS the L5 meetings in this series and 8-3-1 ATS the L12 on MNF. The Bears are 3-9 ATS the L12 in September and 2-5-2 ATS the L8 vs. the NFC. Take Seattle. Thank you.

Take San Francisco.

This is my LAS VEGAS STRIP MOVE.

Game 282.

1:05 pm pst

Jimmy Garoppolo lost his first ever game as a pro starter last week. But the QB has nothing to be ashamed of as he faced one of the NFL's elite, and certainly one of the stoutest defenses in the 24-16 defeat in Minnesota. He now returns to Levi's Stadium in front of a friendly, home crowd to face a Detroit team that comes off a short week, having gotten crushed on MNF. The Lions have no pass rush whatsoever, allowing rookie QB, Sam Darnold of the Jets to put up 198 YP and 2 TD's in the air. On the flipside, the 49ers are going to blitz, blitz, and blitz, wreaking havoc on an already-battered, Matthew Stafford. Detroit has dropped 12 in a row SU at San Francisco and have a dismal, 1-11-1 ATS record vs. NFC West opponents. Under a TD is a gift here. Take the 49ers. Thank you.  

Take Philadelphia.

This is my SKY'S THE LIMIT PLAY.

Game 275.

10:00 am pst.

Ryan Fitzpatrick will not have the same success against the tough, Philly defense as he had LW, throwing for 439 YP and 3 TD's in the teams, 48.40 victory over New Orleans. Tampa Bay scored on 6 of their first 7 possessions. I looked this up, I couldn't find this ever happening before in the teams history. The Eagles have one of the fastest, hungriest, and most-ferocious stop-units in the NFL. Overall, they come in here with a lot to prove after winning the Super Bowl LY and having a lackluster, 18-12 win over the highly-touted Falcons in their opener. Philadelphia is 5-2 ATS the L7 on the road, 10-3 ATS the L13 vs. the NFC, and 4-0 ATS the L4 overall. Take the Eagles. Thank you.   

Take Missouri.

This is my TEN DIMES PLAY.

Game 191.

4:30 pm pst.

Already off to an 0-2 start (both SU and ATS), Purdue's comes in here with a defense that ranks 107th, yielding over 291 YPG in the air. In comes a high-flying, Missouri team (who BTW, is 2-0 both SU and ATS), with  gunslinger, Drew Lock. The QB leads an offense accounting for 45.5 PPG, ranking 3rd nationally, in the pass, with 396 YPG up top. Defensively, the Tigers will be the first real test for a Boilermakers offense. Purdue just can't go score-for-score with Missouri here. The Tigers get the bettors paid, going 7-1 ATS the L8 vs. teams with a losing record, 4-1 ATS the L5 on the road, 4-1 ATS the L5 non-Conference games, and 9-2 ATS the L11 overall. Take Missouri here. Thank you.

Take Minnesota.

This is my LATE INFO MOVE.

Game 152.

12:30 pm pst.

Miami-Ohio comes in here 0-2 (both SU and ATS), donning some of the poorest, offensive statistics in the nation. Now, they must face a 2-0 (both SU and ATS), Minnesota team that can both, run and pass the ball, offensively, while their defense has allowed a mere, 12.0 PPG. They have one of the stingiest units in the country against the run, ranking 8th, and yielding just, 62.5 YPG on the ground. The Redhawks are 0-6 ATS the L6 non-Conference games while the Golden Gophers are 4-0 ATS the L4 non-Conference games. Take Minnesota. Thank you.

Take Duke.

This is my UNDERDOG OUTRIGHT WINNER.

Game 165.

12:30 pm pst.

With word of Daniel Jones sidelined here, the line went from -2 up to -6.5. But HC, David Cutcliffe has junior QB, Quentin Harris primed and ready to go. Not only that, but the Duke defense is strong, having held Army to 14 points and Northwestern to just 7 points. Baylor, who hasn't covered a game yet, steps up in class here, after facing Abilene Christian and Texas-San Antonio. The Blue Devils are 5-0 ATS the L5 overall, 6-1 ATS the L7 in September, and 20-5-1 ATS the L26 non-conference games. The Bears are 0-4 ATS the L4 at home, 3-7-1 ATS the L11 in September, and 0-4-1 ATS the L5 non-conference games. Take Duke. Thank you.

Take Hawaii.

This is my HIGH ROLLER.

Game 117.

9:00 am pst.

Don't mind taking Hawaii flying cross-country here, as the Rainbow Warriors are off to their first 3-0 start in over a decade. They already toppled the Rams in the high-altitude of Colorado State Stadium, and faced a similar, option-offense in their home beating of Navy. Army had issues in their loss vs. a high-flying, Duke team two weeks ago. The Black Knights are 2-5 ATS the L7 vs. the MWC and 3-8 ATS the L11 following an ATS win. Take the Rainbow Warriors. Thank you.

Take Baltimore.

This is my THURSDAY NIGHT WINNER.

Game 101.

5:20 pm pst.

Baltimore has revenge on their mind for 9 months. The Ravens had this game marked on their calendar since a December 31st, last-minute, come from behind, Bengals victory, ousted them from an AFC Wild Card spot. The Baltimore defense allowed just 153 total yards and 3 points, while recording 6 sacks in their opener vs. Buffalo. This along with a healthy, Joe Flacco, and his newly stocked arsenal of receivers, will be the difference here. Cincy had a big, 34-23 win over Indianapolis in Week 1. However, their "D" let Andrew Luck throw for 305 YP, while the Colts ST's unit tallied 86 return yards. The Ravens are 12-3 ATS the L15 vs. the AFC North, 3-0-1 ATS the L4 on the road, 5-1 ATS the L6 in Week 2, and 5-2 ATS the L7 in the month of September. Take Baltimore. Thank you.

Take Boston on the RUN LINE.

This is my AL EAST GAME OF THE WEEK.

Game 922.

4:10 pm pst.

Boston is 13-4 vs. Toronto this season. The #1 lineup in scoring (5.41 RPG) and Team BA (.269) averages over 5.79 RPG at Fenway Park, while Toronto accounts for a mere, 4.40 RPG as a guest. Aaron Sanchez gets the start here. The RH is 4-5 with a whopping, 5.17 ERA this season, including an 0-1 mark in 3 starts vs. the Red Sox. David Price takes the hill at home. The LH is 14-6 with a 3.57 ERA in 2018, which does include a perfect, 3-0 record in 3 turns vs. the Blue Jays. Toronto is 1-8 the L9 in Boston, 9-25 the L33 overall vs. Boston, 6-26 the L32 vs. LH starters, and 2-9 the L11 on the road. Take the Red Sox on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Take Houston on the RUN LINE.

This is my EARLY WINNER.

Game 915.

10:10 am pst.

Houston has taken 4 of the 5 meetings this season over Detroit. The Astros are in a fight with the A's for the lead in the West, while the Tigers are done for the season. Houston puts up over 5.46 RPG on the road, while Detroit averages just, 4.10 RPG at home. RH, Gerrit Cole is 13-5 with a 2.86 ERA this season. LH, Daniel Norris is making just his 5th start and sports a deplorable, 0-3, 5.47 record. The Astros are 8-1 the L9 vs. LH starters, 47-18 the L65 on the road, and 21-8 in Cole's L29 starts. The Tigers are 16-38 the L54 vs. RH starters, 14-40 the L54 at home, and 2-7 in Norris' L9 starts. Take Houston on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Take Los Angeles.

This is my MNF Winner.

Game 481.

7:20 pm pst.

Living in Las Vegas, I read about the Raiders every day. I wish the team well, but I feel there's a lot more hype to them than anything. Oakland has a new boss that hasn't coached in a decade, in Jon Gruden. The team just dealt away their most0talented defender to Chicago, in Khalil Mack. And, they enter this campaign with the oldest roster in the NFL. Los Angeles is one of the most-complete teams in the League. They have a frustrating "D" (48 sacks LY). You can bet that Aaron Donald and Ndamukong Suh will get to QB, Derek Car, who is looking out-of-sync in the scheme. Offensively, the Rams are stacked higher than pancakes at your favorite diner. Todd Gurley is a bruising RB and Jared Goff will exploit a Raiders secondary that had only 5 INT's last season. Los Angeles is 4-0 ATS the L4 meetings in this series while Oakland is 3-9-2 ATS the L14 overall games. Take the Rams. Thank you.  

Take Baltimore.

This is my AFC GOM.

Game 460.

10:00 am pst.

Nathan Peterman was named the starter for Buffalo this week. Making just his 3rd career start, this QB just doesn't have that it takes to move the chains on a very tough, Baltimore stop-unit, even without CB, Jimmy Smith (suspended 4 games). The Ravens come in here motivated, having missed the Playoffs for the 3rd straight season. HC, John Harbaugh is tired of playing bridesmaid to the Steelers in the AFC North. QB, Joe Flacco has a slew of talented, new receivers in Michael Crabtree, John Brown, and Willie Snead. The Home Team is 6-1 ATS the L7 meetings in this series. The Bills are 1-4 ATS the L5 at the Ravens. The Ravens are 7-3 ATSZ the L10 in Week 1. Baltimore gets the win and the cover here. Take the Ravens. Thank you.

Take Stanford.

Game 388.

5:30 pm pst.

Revenge is a dish best served cold. Stanford comes in here motivated, having dropped the L2 vs. USC. Southern Cal had their hands full with UNLV last week. Despite the win, it made it 5 straight outings the Trojans have failed to cover. The USC defense has more holes than the Titanic. They face a Stanford team needing vengeance from the L2 meetings and come in here with a confidant QB, and a RB looking to make a statement after rushing for a career-low, 29 yards last week. The Trojans are 1-4 ATS the L5 meetings, 0-4 ATS the L4 in September, and 3-12-1 ATS the L16 overall. The Cardinal are 4-0 ATS the L4 vs. teams with a winning record, 4-1 ATS the L5 at home, and 4-0 ATS the L4 overall. Take Stanford. thank you.

Take Fresno State.

This is my NO LIMIT.

Game 375.

4:30 pm pst.

The line here is floating around a +2.5. I would prefer a +3, so either shop it, or for the extra .20 cents, buy it. That's just to be smart, but trust me, you aren't going to need it. Minnesota threw up 48 points last week on a New Mexico State squad that was without almost half of their defensive starters. They now face a Fresno State "D" that (outside of powerhouses, Alabama and Washington), allowed 21 or less points vs. every regular season foe, a season ago. The Bulldogs are 11-0 ATS the L11 vs. teams with a winning record, 6-0 ATS the L6 in September, 9-1-1 ATS the L11 on the road, 6-1 ATS the L7 non-conference, and 20-6-1 ATS the L27 overall. Take Fresno State. Thank you.

Take Air Force.

This is my LATE INFO MOVE.

Game 317.

11:00 am pst.

Don't think for a minute that stepping down from a 63-14 thumping at the hands of Oklahoma gives FAU any "street cred" against Air Force. Say what you want about HC, Lane Kiffin, but his Owls are 0-4 SU the L4 in regular season play vs. non-Conf USA BCS teams. Not only can the Falcons run, and run, and run.... but Air Force can cover too, as they are 7-2 ATS the L9 as a visiting 'dog, 9-3 ATS the L12 in September, and 16-5 ATS the L21 non-conference games. Take the Falcons. Thank you.

Take Central Michigan.

This is my CRUSHER PLAY.

Game 336.

12:00 pm pst.

Saying that Kansas' OT loss to Nicholls State last week, wasn't as bad as it seems, is just early season propaganda coming out of Lawrence. The Jayhawks are a deplorable, 3-37 SU the L40 overall and haven't won a road game since early 2009. The 1-2 punch of QB, Poljan and RB, Ward, will light up the scoreboard. But it will be the Chippewas defense that will shine here. With another 4 takeaways last week, the stop-unit has over 35 the last year and change. Kansas is 7-18-1 ATS the L26 non-conference games, while Central Michigan is 6-1 ATS the L7 overall. Take the Chippewas. Thank you.

Take Vanderbilt.

This is my NO LIMIT.

Game 184.

4:30 pm pst.

This contest is a perfect example of the disparity between the strength of certain Conferences. Vanderbilt is considered the bottom of the SEC barrel, while Middle Tennessee State is Conference USA royalty. Over the last few seasons, the Commodores have covered 6 straight over C-USA foes. They have won and covered the L3 vs. the Blue Raiders, by a combined, 92-43. Vandy seems to enjoy brutalizing non-SEC teams, covering 8 of the L10 opportunities. MT State has crushed bettors, going 5-9-1 ATS the L15 as a 'dog, 2-6 ATS the L8 vs. SEC opponents, and 1-5 ATS the L6 on the road. Lay the -3 with the Commodores. Thank you.

Take Louisiana Tech.

This is my CONSENSUS PLAY.

Game 177.

4:00 pm pst.

The Bulldogs, who won and covered LY's meeting over the Jaguars, 34-16, bring back most of their 2017/2018 squad. This is a team that finished last season winning and covering their L3, including a 51-10 Bowl crusher over the Mustangs. They are 6-0 ATS the L6 vs. the Sun Belt. South Alabama is 8-17 ATS the L25 at home, 2-6 ATS the L8 in September, and 14-31 ATS the L44 overall. Lay the -10 with Louisiana Tech. Thank you.

Take Colorado.

This is my FNL play.

Game 148.

6:30 pm pst.

Dual-threat junior QB, Steven Montez and several returning offensive starters will shred a Colorado State defense that was 97th in total "D" last season and allowed Hawaii to put up 617 total yards in LW's, 43-34 loss. The Rams are 0-8 ATS the L8 overall. This line is floating around -7.5. You won't need it, but just to air on the side of caution, buy it down. Take the Buffaloes. Thank you.

Take Northwestern.

This is my LATE INFO MOVE.

Game 135.

5:00 pm pst.

Northwestern owns a veteran OL and a great ball-carrier. Word is that starting QB, Thorson will play but if he doesn't, 4th year backup, Green can handle the load. The offense will wreak havoc on the young, inexperienced defense of Purdue, bringing back just 4 starters. The Wildcats have won the L4 meetings SU, going 3-1 ATS, by a combined, 127-58. The Road team is 5-1 ATS the L6 meetings in this series. Northwestern is 4-1 ATS the L5 at Purdue, 4-0 ATS the K4 on the road, 19-7 ATS the L26 Conference games, 4-1 ATS the L4 in August, and 7-1 ATS the L8 overall. Take the Wildcats. Thank you.

Take New York on the RUN LINE.

This is my BEST BET PLAY.

Game 964.

4:05 pm pst.

JA Happ is a prefect, 5-0 since joining the Yankees. The LH owns an overall record of 15-6 with a 3.80 ERA this season. Francisco Liriano has not notched a victory since April 28th, going 0-4 with a 6.28 mark in 4 August starts, en route to a 3-9, 4.82 overall record on the campaign. Detroit accounts for just 3.43 RPG on the road while New York averages over 5.51 RPG at home. The Tigers are 0-5 the L5 vs. LH starters, 16-46 the L62 on the road, and 17-43 the L60 overall. The Yankees are 35-17 the L52 vs. LH starters, 65-25 the L90 at home, and 23-7 the L30 vs. the AL Central. Take New York on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Take Boston on the RUN LINE.

This is my RUN LUNE GOW.

Game 924.

3:35 pm pst.

Boston has dropped 6 of their L9 outings and have New York creeping up on them, just 6.5 GB. Playing Miami is just what the doctor ordered. The Red Sox have made a meal out of most opponents the last few years, particularly the Marlins, who they have beaten in all 3 meetings in 2018, 10 of the L12 overall, while winning 6 consecutive matchups at Fenway Park. Things just can't get worse for Miami as they are a dismal, 7-19 the L26 contests to bring the NL East cellar dwellers to 53-80, 22 GB. Boston owns the #1 offense in baseball is RPG (5.37) and Team BA (.269). They account for over 5.72 RPG at home, nearly 2 runs more than does Miami on the road (4.06). David Price gets the home start here. The LH is 14-6 with a 3.50 ERA TY, fanning 149 batters in 149.1 IP. Taking the mound on the road is Trevor Williams. The RH dons a 3-7, 4.23 mark this season. The Red Sox are 43-13 the L56 IL games, 48-17 the L54 at home, and 42-15 the L56 vs. the NL East. The Marlins are 2-9 the L11 vs. LH starters, 25-55 the L80 on the road, and 5-16 the L21 vs. teams with a winning record. Take Boston on the RUN LINE. Thank you.  

Take Baltimore.

This is my LATE BAILOUT.

Game 275.

4:00 pm pst.

Baltimore is 3-0 SU in the pre-season, while Miami's 0-2 mark, makes the team 0-5 (both SU and ATS), their L5 outings going back to last season. The Dolphins have no defense and a very poor ground gamed. The Ravens are stacked at all key positions, have a lot to prove, and are led by a HC that wants to win in pre-season play. Baltimore is 8-0 ATS the L8 vs. Miami. Take the Ravens. Thank you.

Take San Francisco.

This is my TD play.

Game 271.

1:30 pm pst.

San Francisco's trio of QBs, Beathard, Mullens, and Garoppolo have teamed up for 661 YP. Indy QB, Andrew Luck is slated to take a few more snaps here but his backups, Brissett, Walker, and Kaaya are just horrible. With no ground game to speak of, the Colts just can't score. The 49ers have a HC that believes in strong pre-season play. The Road Team is 5-1 ATS the L6 meetings in this series. Take San Francisco. Thank you.

Take Pittsburgh.

This is my CASH MONEY PLAY.

Game 268.

1:00 pm pst.

Pittsburgh's offense has accounted for 65 points this pre-season, while Tennessee is 0-2, both SU and ATS, and has tallied a combined, 31 points thus far. Last year, the Steelers went 3-1 SU and ATS in exhibition play while the Titans went 1-3 SU and ATS. The Home Team is 4-1 ATS the L5 meetings in this series. Take Pittsburgh. Thank you.

Take Green Bay.

This is my FNL play.

Game 263.

7:30 pm pst.

Reports are that Aaron Rodgers (check game time status) won't see action tonight. Whether he does or not, it won't matter here. Kizer, Hundley, and Boyle have combined for 635 YP and 5 TD's this preseason. NFL talk is that Kizer and Hundley are in a fight for the #2 spot. Derek Carr is slated to take a few more snaps but this Oakland offense has struggled to put points on the board and seems to be favoring the ground game. Take Green Bay. Thank you.

Take Boston on the RUN LINE.

This is my BEST BET PLAY.

Game 912.

10:05 am pst.

Yes, Cleveland has been playing well, but looking at the L6 weeks, the Indians last played a team with a winning record in the July 13-15 series vs. the Yankees. Today, they give Adam Plutko the start. The RH is 4-3 with a 4.62 mark on the season, with his last Win coming June 24th. Boston sends David Price to the mound. the LH is 4-0 with a 1.80 ERA in his L6 starts, en route to a 13-6, 3.69 mark on the campaign and owns a 10-2, 2.24 career record vs. Cleveland. The Red Sox average 5.67 RPG at home while the Indians account for 4.59 RPG on the road. Cleveland is 1-4 the L5 vs. LH starters while Boston is 40-13 the L53 overall. Take the Red Sox on the RUN LINE. Thank you.  

Take Arizona on the RUN LINE.

This is my BEST BET PLAY.

Game 980.

6:40 pm pst.

Arizona has taken 2 of 3 over Los Angeles this season, including Game 1 of this series yesterday. The Angels have dropped 4 of their L5 while the Diamondbacks have won 5 of their L6. Odrisamer Despaigne is making just his 2nd start since March 31st. The RH has an ERA of 6.29 in 24.1 IP this season. Clay Bucholz gets the nod at home. The RH is 6-2 with a 2.47 mark on the campaign, winning 5 of his L6 outings. LA is 1-4 the L5 on the road, 1-5 the L6 vs. teams with a winning record, and 1-5 the L6 vs. RH starters. Arizona is 5-2 the L7 at home, 4-1 the L5 vs. teams with a losing record, and 4-0 the L4 vs. RH starters. Take the Diamondbacks on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Take Tampa Bay on the RUN LINE.

This is my RUN LINE GAME OF THE WEEK.

Game 918.

4:10 pm pst.

How can a team, in just three seasons, go from being a World Series Champion to being one of the worst teams in baseball? Well, the Kansas City Royals did just that. 2015, they won it all. 2018, as of late-August, they dwell in the cellar of the AL Central, 34.5 GB, at 38-87. Tampa Bays only crime is sharing the Division with Boston and New York. The Rays are basically locked into the #3 slot in the AL East, but are still giving chase. They have taken all four meetings vs. the Royals this season and send their best pitcher to the mound here. LH, Blake Snell leads the pitching staff in both Wins and ERA, and has quietly amassed a 14-5, 2.10 record. Taking the hill on the road is Glenn Sparkman. The RH is making just his second career start, as he is 0-1 with a 4.95 mark on the campaign. Kansas City is 18-41 the L59 on the road, 6-22 the L28 vs. the AL East, and 11-45 the L56 vs. teams with a winning record. Take Tampa Bay on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Take Baltimore.

This is my NFLX GAME OF THE WEEK.

Game 431.

5:00 pm pst.

Baltimore is 10-0 SU and 9-1 ATS the L10 pre-season contests. The Ravens HC, John Harbaugh puts a lot of stock in exhibition games. Joe Flacco is his starting QB and will see action here. But backups, Griffin III, Jackson, and Woodrum are all able play-callers. Indianapolis, although will be a better team this season with a Healthy, Andrew Luck, the team overall does not have the personnel to compete here. Luck's backups fall way short on talent. Take the Ravens. Thank you.

Take New York on the RUN LINE.

This is my BEST BET PLAY.

Game 966.

10:05 am pst.

New York is back on track, winning 9 of their L13 games to own baseball's 2nd best overall record at 77-46. JA Happ goes to the mound here. The LH has recorded 3 consecutive wins since being traded to the Yankees. Over his career, the 35-year old is 7-1 with a 3.36 ERA at Yankee Stadium. Ryan Borucki gets the road start. The LH has struggled over his last several turns. At home, NY averages over 5.58 RPG, a full run more than does Toronto on the road (4.50 RPG) The Blue Jays are 0-4 the L4 vs. the Yankees, 6-22 the L28 vs. LH starters, and 2-5 the L7 on the road. The Yankees are 8-22 the L30 vs. teams with a losing record, 35-17 the L52vs. LH starters, and 63-23 the L86 at home. Take New York on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Take San Francisco.

This is my NO LIMIT PLAY.

Game 423.

5:00 pm pst.

San Francisco is a highly-touted team this season. They have a HC that puts forth a strong effort in pre-season play. Houston is a decent team but falls short at the QB position with Weeden, Webb, and Watson. The 49ers need to keep their foot on the gas here. Take San Francisco. Thank you.

Take Minnesota.

This is my CASH MONEY PLAY.

Game 418.

10:00 am pst.

Minnesota lit up Denver in Week 1, 42-28. We all know how good the Vikings defense is, so shutting down the Jaguars offense won't be an issues. It's the Minny offense with Cousins, Sloter, and Siemian that will shred the Jacksonville "D". Take the Vikings. Thank you.

Take Cleveland.

This is my BEST BET PLAY.

Game 414.

4:30 pm pst.

With the #1 overall draft pick and a few other key acquisitions, Cleveland has brought some excitement back to the city and their fans for the first time in years. With a 20-10 win and cover over the Giants LW, the browns are now 5-0 both SU and ATS their L5 exhibition contests. Buffalo has very little to be optimistic about and won't risk any playmakers here. Take Cleveland. Thank you.

Take New York.

This is my TOUCHDOWN PLAY.

Game 403.

5:00 pm pst.

Washington blew a 17-0 lead in their pre-season opener to New England. Now, rookie RB and projected starter, Derrius Guice is sidelined for the season after suffering a torn ACL in LW's, 26-17 loss. The Redskins don't have too many playmakers and even less to be excited about for the upcoming season. Predicted as the NFC East's last place team and slated to win just 7 games, the team won't jeopardize any other key personnel. New York is in the same boat in both their Division and overall on the season. But the team did come out in Week 1 and showed some pride as they blanked Atlanta, 17-0. With 3 able QB's this year and a HC that led a very competitive pre-season squad last year (3-1 ATS), the Jets will come in here motivated and eager to impress their fans. Take New York. Thank you.

Take Cleveland Indians on the RUN LINE.

This is my BEST BET PLAY.

Game 971.

4:10 pm pst.

No other 1st place team in baseball has a lead over the rest of their Division than does the Indians. Cleveland, at 67-51, owns a 12.5-game cushion over the Twins in the NL Central. Corey Kluber is on pace to have the most successful campaign of his career. The 32-year old has been an 18-game winner three times in his first 7 seasons. This season, the RH is 14-6 with a 2.74 mark, walking just 20 with 153 K's, in 161.0 IP. Sal Romano takes the mound at home. The RH is 7-9 with an ERA of 4.94, getting plowed for 125 hits and 70 runs (67 ER's), walking 45, with just 87 K's, in 122.0 IP. The sophomore pitcher has given up a whopping, 21 HR's. This doesn't bode well as he faces an Indians offense that ranks 3rd in homers, with 164 round-trippers. Overall, the Tribe ranks 3rd in scoring (5.12 RPG), 4th in Team BA (.259), and 1st in SB's (96). The Indians are 6-1 the L7 at the Reds, 12-2 the L14 vs. RH starters, and 21-8 in Kluber's L29 road starts. Take Cleveland on the RUN LINE. Thank you.  

Take Arizona.

This is my CMP.

Game 282.

7:00 pm pst.

LA has covered just 2 pre-season games over the L2 exhibition seasons. Philip Rivers' backups are Cardale Jones and Geno Smith. Sam Bradford's backups are Josh Rosen and Mike Glennon. They should have no problem putting points up on a Chargers defense that is non-existent in pre-season play. Take the Cardinals. Thank you.

Take Minnesota.

This is my TD play.

Game 279.

6:00 pm pst.

Minnesota is a team loaded with talent on both offense and defense. The Vikings are (along with the Eagles) the favorites to take the NFC. Denver is a mess, touted to finish last in the AFC West. Case Keenum and Paxton Lynch are in for a long night against the stout Minny "D". Take the Vikings. Thank you.

Take Cleveland on the RUN LINE.

This is my BEST BET Play.

Game 923.

4:10 pm pst.

Cleveland has taken 20 of the L27 meetings in this series. Trevor Bauer has won each of his L3 starts,  allowing 2 runs and 9 hits in 19 2/3 IP, with 24 K's. The RH is 11-6 with a 2.25 ERA this season and owns a career, 7-3, 3.28 record in 16 appearances (14 starts) against Chicago. James Shields is winless over his L4 turns. The RH is 5-7 in 21 lifetime starts vs. the Tribe. Cleveland is 5-0 the L5 vs. RH starters, 10-4 the L14 on the road, and 5-0 in Bauer's L5 overall starts. Chicago is 19-48 the L67 vs. teams with a winning record, 2-6 the L8 at home, and 6-15 in Shields' L21 overall starts. Take the Indians on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Take Detroit.

Game 277.

7:30 pm pst.

The Raiders are not a team to try hard in pre-season play, covering just 4 games over the L5 exhibition seasons (4-16 ATS). New HC, Jon Gruden was just reported saying that his playmakers won't see too much action, if any. The Lions have a solid corps of backups that will be getting the bulk of the play here. The team is touted to finish 3rd in the NFC North and to win just 7.5 games. So they need a solid showing here for their own morale and the sake of the fans. Take Detroit. Thank you.

Take Green Bay.

This is my TOUCHDOWN PLAY.

Game 268.

5:00 pm pst.

Green Bay is once again an NFC elite team. This is a solid squad with a HC that does win in exhibition play. The Packers are 6-1-1 ATS the L2 pre-seasons. They possess an offense loaded with solid talent at the QB, RB, and receiver positions. QB's, Kizer and Hundley will put points on the board. Tennessee's key players were all big names on the collegiate level. Leading rusher, Derrick Henry is the teams workhorse and won't see too much action, if any. Take Green Bay. Thank you.

Take Washington.

This is my HIGH ROLLER PLAY.

Game 265.

4:30 pm pst.

There is no doubt that New England is the team to beat in the AFC. However, when it comes to pre-season football, HC, Bill Belichick is not known for trying too hard and certainly not to risk any of his playmakers. Washington is picked to finish last in the NFC East, touted for just 7 wins this upcoming season. They must have a good showing for their confidence, their proud city, and their fans. Giving this team 3.5 points is a gift. Take the Redskins. Thank you.

Take Cleveland.

This is my CASH MONEY PLAY.

Game 257.

4:00 pm pst.

The L2 seasons, Cleveland finished a combined, 1-31. Bringing in Baker Mayfield with the #1 overall pick has generated excitement. But the Browns front office has put quite a few talented players around the QB. The team is slated to win 5.5 games this season. One thing for sure, the entire organization knows they must start getting the city revved up so ticket sales start coming in. This is a team that was 4-0 both SU and ATS last pre-season. New York is in trouble. Outside of Saquon Barkley and Odell Beckham jr., Eli Manning doesn't have too many weapons at his disposal. The 37-year old QB just might be the 4th best starting QB in the NFC East. The Giants only covered 1 pre-season game a year ago and that was in Week 4. Take the Browns. Thank you.   

Take the New York Yankees on the RUN LINE .

This is my RUN LINE GAME OF THE WEEK.

Game 973.

5:10 pm pst.

New York is in unfamiliar territory. Prior to this series, the Yankees have dropped 5 in a row, their longest drought of the season. Yes, since they lost Aaron Judge, the team is just 3-6 (prior to this series), and yes, their ace, Luis Severino has lost 3 straight decisions. But facing Chicago is just what is needed to get their confidence back and put a few W's in the win column. This is the series between these two AL rivals in 2018. NY took Games 1 and 2 by a combined, 11-3. The Yankees have dominated the White Sox, taking 19 of the L27 matchups and on the season, score more than a RPG overall (NY 5.13 RPG/CHI 4.06 RPG). Severino is 14-5 with a 3.08 ERA on the campaign, as the RH has 159 K's and only 36 BB's on 143.1 IP. Lucas Giolito takes the mound at home. The RH owns a 7-8, 5.97 record this season, with just 77 K's and a whopping, 68 BB's in 120.2 IP. New York is 24-7 the L31 vs. the AL Central. Take the Yankees on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Take Baltimore.

This is my Hall of Fame Game Winner.

Game 242.

5:00 pm pst.

The Baltimore Ravens take pre-season play very seriously, as they are 8-0 both SU and ATS the L2 NFL exhibition campaigns. John Harbaugh's team is once again picked to finish 2nd in the AFC North behind Pittsburgh. This doesn't sit well with the Head Coach. The team has 4 solid QB's on their roster. Each could be a starter in the League. Chicago, on the other hand, will not jeopardize Mitch Trubisky any time soon, especially with a team slated to win just 6 1/2 games this season. Take the Ravens. Thank you.

Take Washington on the RUN LINE.

This is my LATE INFO PLAY.

Game 956.

4:05 pm pst.

Washington has taken all 3 games in this series by a combined, 21-13. As a matter of fact, the Nationals have dominated the Reds, winning 7 straight meetings and 13 of the L16. Max Scherzer has won 4 consecutive starts en route to a 15-4, 2.30 record on the season. The RH owns a career 3-1 mark vs. Cincy. Tyler Mahle (7-8, 4.53 ERA TY) is 0-2 in his L3 outings, allowing 16 runs and 20 hits, including 5 HR's. Washington is 6-2 the L8 at home, 9-4 the L13 vs. the NL Central, and 50-20 in Scherzer's L70 starts. Take the Nationals on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Take New York on the RUN LINE.

This is my BEST BET Play.

Game 912.

10:05 am pst.

Of the 6 victories New York has over Baltimore this season, none have come by a single run. As a matter of fact, the average margin of victory is 5.66 RPG. The Orioles average just 3.40 RPG on the road while the Yankees account for 5.60 RPG at home. Alex Cobb (2-14, 6.08 ERA TY) gets the road start. The RH has lost 5 straight to fall to 0-7 in his L9 trips to the mound. Over his career, the 30-year old possesses a 4.26 ERA in 14 encounters with NY. Sonny Gray takes the hill at home. The RH has notched 3 consecutive wins and has dominated Baltimore in 2018, going 3-0 with a 2.00 ERA, limiting the O's to a 1.69 BA in 3 starts. The Yankees are 4-1 in Gray's L5 starts vs. the Orioles, 37-18 the L57 at home, and 59-28 the L87 overall. The Orioles are 3-16 in Cobb's L19 starts, 14-53 the L67 on the road, and 10-42 the L52 road games vs. RH starters. Take New York on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Take Boston on the RUN LINE.

This is my BEST BET Play.

Game 922.

4:10 pm pst.

Besides the fact that Boston accounts for 5.80 RPG at home while Minnesota averages 4.49 RPG on the road, there is a major difference in starting pitchers here. RH, Jake Odorizzi (4-6, 4.37 ERA TY) owns a 5.93 ERA in 9 career starts at Fenway Park. RH, Rick Porcello (12-4, 3.93) beat the Twins last month and owns a lifetime, 3.75 ERA against them. Minnesota is 2-5 the L7 at Boston, 4-9 the L13 vs. teams with a winning record, and 1-4 in Odorizzi's L5 starts vs. teams with a winning record. Boston is 56-21 the L77 vs. RH starters, 36-15 the L51 at home, and 5-1 in Porcello's L6 overall starts. Take the Red Sox on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Take Arizona on the RUN LINE.

This is my NL WEST GAME OF THE WEEK.

Game 961.

7:10 pm pst.

Arizona, at 56-48, is sitting just 1.5 GB of Los Angeles in the West while San Diego dwells in the cellar of the Division, 16 GB, at 42-63. Zack Greinke has been superb. The RH (11-5, 3.05 ERA TY) is 6-0 with a 1.57 ERA in his L7 starts, and has won 8 of his L9 decisions. The 34-year old owns a 10-2, 2.14 career record in 20 starts vs. San Diego. Luis Perdomo is 1-5 with a 6.99 mark TY. The RH has a lifetime, 4-4, 5.15 lifetime record in 11 games (7 starts), vs. Arizona. The Diamondbacks are 9-3 the L12 vs. teams with a losing record, 16-7 the L23 on the road, and 5-0 in Greinke's L5 road starts. The Padres are 8-25 the L33 overall, 0-5 the L5 at home, and 0-6 in Perdomo's L6 overall starts. Take Arizona on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Take Houston on the RUN LINE.

This is my HOME RUN Play.

Game 922.

11:10 am pst.

Houston has taken Games 1 and 2 of this series by a combined, 12-1. Detroit has now dropped 6 in a row, en route to a 4-20 skid. Francisco Liriano has not notched a W since April 28th, going 9 straight turns without a win, as the team is 1-8 in those starts. The LH is 3-5 with a 4.74 ERA this season. Justin Verlander has went at least 5.0 IP in all 20 of his starts this season, yielding 3 ER's or fewer in 18 of those starts, to bring him a 9-4, 2.05 record in 2018. The Tigers are 1-6 the L7 at the Astros, 17-43 the L60 on the road, and 0-7 in Liriano's L7 road starts. The Astros are 21-7 the L28 vs. the AL Central, 51-23 the L74 at home, and 21-9 in Verlander's L30 overall starts. Take Houston on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Take Philadelphia on the RUN LINE.

This is my NL EAST GAME OF THE WEEK.

Game 957.

1:10 pm pst.

Philadelphia continues to win as the Phillies took Game 1 yesterday, 2-0, to give the team their 12th victory in their L16 outings, and a 1.5 game lead in the NL East. RH, Aaron Nola has won 4 straight starts en route to a 12-2, 2.27 record. The 1st place Philadelphia team faces a Miami team with the worst record in the NL at 39-57. The Marlins are just 21-28 at Marlins Park, averaging a mere, 3.53 RPG. RH, Trevor Richards is 2-5 with a 5.24 ERA on the season. Philadelphia is 8-3 the L11 vs. Miami, 4-1 the L5 on the road, and 14-3 in Nola's L17 starts. Miami is 1-4 the L5 during Game 2 of a series, 1-5 the L6 vs. the NL East, and 1-4 in Richards' L5 home starts. Take Philadelphia on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Take Houston on the RUN LINE.

This is my RUN LINE GAME OF THE WEEK.

Game 970.

1:10 pm pst.

Houston took Game 1, 3-0, to hand Detroit their 5th consecutive loss and their 19th defeat over their L23 contests. Since the start of the season, the Astros have been one of the AL's top teams. They are now 4 games ahead of Seattle in the AL West at 63-34. RH, Michael Fulmer (3-8, 4.11 ERA) is winless in his L4 starts. RH, Gerrit Cole owns a 9-2, 2.57 record this season, and a 2-1, 2.70 mark in 4 career starts vs. the Tigers. Detroit is 1-5 the L6 at Houston, 0-9 in Fulmer's L9 starts vs. the AL West, and 21-52 the L73 on the road. Houston is 20-7 the L27 vs. the AL Central, 15-4 in Cole's L19 overall starts, and 50-23 the L73 at home. Take the Astros on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Take Boston on the RUN LINE.

This is my HOME RUN Play.

Game 973.

5:15.

Boston owns the best record in baseball (59-29), while Kansas City owns the worst (25-61). Boston enters this contest having won their L3. Kansas City enters this contest having lost their L6. Boston owns the #1 scoring lineup in the Majors, averaging 5.19 RPG. Kansas City's lineup ranks 30th, averaging 3.45 RPG. Chris Sale gets the road start. The LH is 8-4 with a 2.41 ERA on the season, including a 3-0, 1.00 mark with 44 K's, in his L4 turns. Jason Hammel gets the nod at home. The RH is 2-10 with a 5.56 record on the campaign, going winless in his L6 outings. The Royals are 1-6 in Hammel's L7 starts, 16-36 the L52 at home, and 13-38 the L51 overall. Take the Red Sox on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Take the New York Yankees on the RUN LINE.

This is my BEST BET Play.

Game 973.

4:05 pm pst.

New York got swept by Tampa Bay, losing three in a row for the first time in 2018. This will not sit well with the Majors' best team. Game 1 of this series had an opening line of -$1.30. But that was with Jonathan Loaisiga on the mound for New York. And yet, the Yankees still came out and beat the Phillies, 4-2.Game 2 sees Luis Severino on the hill at a much higher price. The RH is 11-2 with a 2.24 ERA on the season, striking out 123 batters in 104.2 IP. The 24-year old faces a Philadelphia lineup that ranks 25th with a Team BA of just .235. Jake Arrieta gets the nod at home here. The RH owns a 5-5, 3.42 record on the campaign, with only 54 K's in 79.0 IP. The TCU alum has yielded 71 hits, including 7 HR's. It's going to be a long, tough outing for him against the deadly Yankees offense that was kept quiet in their last series, but averages over 5.16 RPG. New York is 6-1 in Severino's L7 Interleague starts, 10-3 their L13 IL road games, and 12-4 the L16 IL overall games. Look for the Yankees bats to come back to life here as Severino shuts down the Phillies lineup. Take New York on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Take Houston on the RUN LINE.

This is my BEST BET Play.

Game 919.

5:15 pm pst.

What a disparity there is between these two teams. Houston sits atop the AL West at 45-25 overall while Kansas City dwells in the cellar of the AL Central at 27-46. The Astros are the best road team in baseball, sporting a 26-11 away mark and averaging over 6.00 RPG as a guest. The Royals are the worst home team in the Majors, at 10-23 in Kauffman Stadium, accounting for just 3.55 RPG as host. RH, Charlie Morton is 7-1 with a 2.82 ERA on the season while RH, Jakob Junis is 5-6 with a 4.05 record on the campaign. Houston is 6-0 in Morton's L6 starts during Game 1of a series, 22-7 the L29 games played on the road, and 8-0 the L8 games played overall. Kansas City is 5-22 the L27 games played vs. teams with a winning percentage of over .600, 1-4 the L5 games played at home, and 19-41 the L60 games played overall. Take the Astros on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Take Golden State.

This is my LVSM play.

Game 507.

6:05 pm pst.

Golden State has taken all 5 meetings with Cleveland in the 2017/2018 season, going 4-1 ATS, and outscoring the Cavaliers by an average of 10.8 PPG. The Cavs just don't match up well here. Kyle Korver has been a non-factor, averaging just 1.3 PPG, JR Smith has made serious errors, and no other team members have been significant outside of LeBron James and Kevin Love. Cleveland owns a dismal, 17-33-1 ATS mark at home this season. Golden State can and will close out the series here, not wanting to give Cleveland any momentum. The Cavaliers are 8-20 ATS the L28 games played vs. the NBA Pacific. The Warriors are 4-1 ATS the L5 games played overall. Take Golden State. Thank you.

Take Los Angeles on the RUN LINE.

This is my BEST BET Play.

7:07 pm pst.

Los Angeles has taken all 5 meetings over Kansas City this season, by an average of 2.6 RPG. The Royals give Ian Kennedy the nod here. The RH (1-6, 6.08 ERA) is winless over his L10 starts, going 0-6 with a 7.42 ERA. Shohei Ohtani takes the mound at home. The RH had a ND in his last turn, allowing just 1 run on 3 hits, with 5 K's, in 5.0 IP, en route to a 4-1, 3.18 mark on the campaign. Kansas City is 17-36 the L53 vs. RH starters, 16-35 the L51 vs. teams with a winning record, and 0-5 in Kennedy's L5 starts. Los Angeles is 4-1 the L5 vs. RH starters, 5-1 the L6 at home, and 4-0 in Ohtani's L4 starts on 6 days rest. take the Angels on the RUN LINE. Thank you.

Take Golden State.

This is my LVSM.

Game 505.

6:00 pm pst.

Golden State has taken all 4 meetings over Cleveland this season, by an average of 11.5 PPG. Over the L2 seasons, the Warriors have won 9 of the 10 matchups with the Cavaliers, going 7-3 ATS. LeBron James has accounted for 40.0 PPG in this year's Finals, but outside of him and Kevin Love, no other Cleveland player is contributing. The trio of Durant, Thompson, and Curry have posted a combined, 79 and 76 points in Games 1 and 2. Curry and Thompson are besting Hill and Smith in the back court while Durant is solid at both ends of the court. The Cavs are 5-15 ATS the L20 games played vs. the NBA Pacific and 2-10 ATS the L12 games played on 2 days rest. Take the Warriors. Thank you.  

Take Cleveland.

Game 503.

5;05 pm pst.

In Game 1, Golden State shot 51.1% from the floor, 95% from the FT line, and only committed 8 TO's...and yet the game still went to OT. LeBron James had 51 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists while the Cavaliers outrebounded the Warriors, 53-38. Andre Igoudala (check status) is expected to miss his 6th consecutive game , which makes the team once again short-handed up in front. All 5 starters for the Warriors played 45 or more minutes in the opener while the only player for the Cavs to top 39 minutes played was James (47:32). Cleveland is 4-0 ATS their L4 games played vs. the Western Conference, 5-1 ATS their L6 games played vs. teams with a winning percentage of over .600, and 5-1 ATS their L6 games played overall. Golden State is 0-4 ATS their L4 games played vs. the Eastern Conference, 0-4 ATS their L4 games played on 2 days rest, and 6-18 ATS their L24 games played following a SU win. Take the Cavaliers. Thank you.

Take Cleveland.

Game 501.

6:05 pm pst.

Whether Kevin Love plays or not (concussion), giving LeBron James 12+ points is a mistake. Cleveland has already ousted Indiana, Toronto, and Boston this post-season. Golden State has their own injury woes as well. Andre Igoudala is out (leg) and Draymond Green is expected to play but reports say that he won't be 100% (ankle). King James is averaging 34.0 PPG, 9.2 RPG, and 8.8 APG in the 2018 playoffs. The Cavaliers are 4-1 ATS their L5 games played vs. Western Conference opponents and 4-1 ATS their L5 games played overall. The Warriors are 1-6 ATS their L7 games played vs. Eastern Conference foes and 4-10 ATS their L14 games played on 2 days rest. Take Cleveland. Thank you.

Take Golden State.

This is my WC Game of the Year.

Game 511.

6:00 pm pst.

Both teams had significant players sitting out in Game 6. Both Andre Igoudala (knee) and Chris Paul (hamstring) are listed as questionable for Game 7. Golden State is back in Championship form, possess the better supporting cast, and have momentum in their favor. Houston ranks #2 in scoring behind Golden State, and is known strongly for their defense. However, they can not stop the juggernaut that is the Warriors. Offensively, James harden can not do it alone. The Favorite is 4-1 ATS the L5 meetings between these teams. The Rockets are 6-14 ATS their L20 games played vs. the NBA Pacific. The Warriors are 9-4 ATS their L13 Conference Finals games. take Golden State. Thank you.

Take Houston.

This is my CTB play.

Game 509.

6:05 pm pst.

Yes, Houston is going to be without Chris Paul here, and the Guard is a major factor, but the Rockets still have Eric Gordon in the back court to accompany James Harden. Golden State isn't without their own injury woes as Forward, Andre Igoudala sat out the L2 games and is questionable tonight (knee). The Warriors must face a very aggressive and extremely talented defense. Lest not forget that James Harden will not have another poor shooting performance. Golden State is 4-9 ATS the L13 at home and 4-17 ATS the L21 on 1 days rest. Houston is 4-1 ATS the L5 on the road and 7-1 ATS the L8 on 1 days rest. Take the Rockets. Thank you.

Take Cleveland.

This is my CTB play.

Game 710.

5:35 pm pst.

Down 3-2, and his back to the wall, the best player in the game, LeBron James will take game 6 on his back. The Forward is averaging 33.2 PPG, 8.8 RPG, and 8.8 APG in this post-season. The Home Team has covered all 5 games his series. The Favorite is 4-0 ATS the L4 meetings in this series. Boston is 1-4 ATS their L5 on the road. Take Cleveland. Thank you.

Take Golden State.

This is my LVSM,

Game 507.

6:05 pm pst.

Giving Golden State points is never a bright idea. The Warriors won Games 1 and 3 but dropped Game 2 and the most recent, Game 4. The problem here is that they are 10-4 ATS the L14 games played at the Toyota Center. Please remember Forward, Andre Igoudala sat out the last game but is expected to play here (check status). Golden State doesn't take losing lightly, especially in the post-season, where they have been the top representative in the West, the L3 seasons. They are 8-3 ATS their L11 Conference Finals games. Houston is 1-4 ATS their L5 games played following a SU win. Take the Warriors. Thank you.

Take Boston.

This is my CTB play.

Game 708.

5:35 pm pst.

The Home team has on and covered all 4 matchups this post-season. Boston has been money at home TY, going 36-14 SU and 31-17-2 ATS. Cleveland is just 6-9 ATS in these playoffs. The Celtics are 10-2 ATS their L12 games following an ATS loss and 18-6 ATS their L24 games played at home. Take Boston. Thank you.

Take Houston.

This is my LVSM.

Game 505.

6:00 pm pst.

Houston answered a Game 1 defeat with a big, 22-point win in Game 2. The Rockets now must bounce back and even the series after an embarrassing, 126-85 whooping in Game 3, which was their worst loss of the season. Golden State tends to get over-inflated at home, where they are 20-27-1 ATS TY. On the other hand, Houston is 27-19 ATS as a visitor. The Warriors are 4-15 ATS their L19 on 1 days rest while the Rockets are 5-1 ATS their L6 on 1 days rest. Take Houston. Thank you.

Take Cleveland.

This is my CTB.

Game 706.

5:35 pm pst.

Boston is just 1-5 SU and 2-4 ATS this post-season. This is the time of year and moreover, the exact series that having Irving, Hayward, Larkin, and Thiels healthy, would be vital. Unfortunately, they are all out with injuries. LeBron James will do what he does...lead his team. The Forward is averaging 32.9 PPG on 54.5% shooting, with 839 RPG, and 9.4 APG, in the Playoffs. The Home Team is 4-1 ATS the L5 meetings in this series. Take Cleveland. Thank you.

Take Houston.

This is my HR.

5:05 pm pst.

Houston took Game 2 of this series, with authority. Now, the Rockets go into Oakland, where they defeated the Warriors, 122-121, in the only regular season meeting this year. Golden State tends to receive a bit too much credit by the oddsmakers at home. They are just 19-27-1 ATS as a host, while Houston dons a 27-18 ATS mark as a visitor. The front court of Ariza, Tucker, and Capela will be the difference here as both back courts will have their moments. The Rockets are 10-3 ATS their L13 games played on 3 or more days rest. The Warriors are 6-13 ATS their L19 games played vs. teams with a winning percentage of over .600, 3-8 ATS their L11 games played at home, and 9-22 ATS their L31 games played vs. teams with a SU winning record. Take Houston. Thank you.