Minnesota Golden Gophers.

Las Vegas Strip Move.

Game 146.

9 AM PST/12 PM EST.

Minnesota has grinded opponents down to the tune of a 4-0 record. This team certainly has an outside chance at winning the conference. They have manhandled every opponent thus far, including their last, a big 34-7 win at Michigan State. They now face a Purdue team that they have had their way with, taking four consecutive meetings both straight up and against the spread. I know that laying double-digits or more is a lot between conference opponents. But, look for Mohamed Ibrahim to pad his stats even more. The running back already has over 567 yards rushing with eight TDs. By the way he’s averaging over 6.4 yards per carry. He offers quarterback Tanner Morgan a big luxury that most teams do not have. This team is the second ranked rushing team in the nation. His legs allow Morgan to open up the passing game. And that’s exactly what they are going to do here. Purdue gives up quite a few points. They’re equally porous against rush and the pass. On the flipside, the Boilermakers are very good at passing the ball. However, the Golden Gophers also ranked second in the country in points allowed, yielding a mere 6.0 points per game. They rank second against the pass and third against the rush. They’re going to completely shut down the Purdue offense. And when they do Ibrahim’s legs will control the tempo and the clock and keep the Boilermakers defense on the field. The Golden Gophers are 5-0 ATS the last five games at home, 19-7-1 ATS the last27 versus conference opponents, and 24-9-1 ATS the last 34 overall. Take Minnesota. Thank you.

Tulane Green Wave.

Friday Night Lights Play.

Game 105.

4:00 PM PST/7:00 PM EST.

Houston is enduring a very disappointing season so far. Not only are they just 2-2 straight up, anyone that follows them in the Sportsbook is getting crushed as they are 1-3 against the spread. On the other hand, Tulane is playing quite well. There are 3-1 both straight up and against the spread so far. And I like the fact that they come off their first loss of the season. They will be in “bounce back” mode here. The Green Wave can certainly keep pace offensively with the Cougars here. They are actually averaging more points per game than their opponent. It is their defense that will be the major difference here. Granted they haven’t played some of the toughest offensive powerhouses yet. But defensively they are playing spectacular. I doubt Houston will be able to move the ball in the air in this matchup. And they’ve had a lot of problems establishing the rush this season. They have their main offenders playing at all key positions and yet they still had trouble against inferior defenses. Well, they’re playing a defense here that is not inferior in any way, shape, or form tonight. The Cougars are 1-4 ATS the last five in September, 2-6 ATS the last eight versus teams with a winning record, and 2-5 ATS the last seven overall. The Green Wave are 4-1ATS the last five versus conference opponents, 14-6 ATS the last 20 following a straight up loss, and 5-1 ATS the last six overall. Take Tulane. Thank you.

Green Bay Packers.

Touchdown Play.

Game 481.

1:25 pm pst/4:25 pm est.

Both the Green Bay Packers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are two of the best teams in the NFC. The Packers redeemed themselves from a season-opening loss in Minnesota to come back last week and devour Chicago at home. Tampa Bay has won and covered both of their outings this season, both on the road in Dallas and in New Orleans. It’s no secret the Buccaneers offense is sputtering. I know how good their defense is but their offense is sputtering. Now they are stepping up in class and facing the best “D” they have had to face so far this season. That’s right, the Green Bay Packers own a very good defense. Tom Brady is going to run into some issues trying to get the passing game going as his receiving core is severely depleted. To make matters worse, he hast to face the fourth ranked pass defense in the NFL. Now I know how good the Buccaneers defense is. They currently ranked first, yielding just 6.5 points per game. However, the Packers are running the ball with enormous success. They will be able to control the tempo and the clock here, keeping the Bucs defense on the field and tired and come the second half. I feel Tampa Bay is due for a huge let down folks. As I mentioned earlier this is the first big test of the season and Green Bay knows they can’t afford another loss like they did two weeks ago. The Packers are 10-4 ATS the last 14 versus the NFC, 20-8 ATS the last 28 on grass, 12-5 ATS the last 17 following a straight up win, and 9-3 ATS the last 12 versus winners. Take the Packers. Thank you.

Atlanta Falcons.

Late Info Move.

Game 483.

1:25 PM PST/4:25 PM EST.

One of the worst mistakes to make in sports betting is the judge a current weeks games from the last few weeks outcomes. Having said that, I feel the Atlanta Falcons should not be an underdog in this game with the Seattle Seahawks. At the very least, this game should be pick ‘em or even the Falcons minus one. I understand that Atlanta is 0-2 straight up. But we don’t get paid here with wins. We get paid with covers. They are perfect 2-0 against the spread the season. They kept very close games with two very good teams; the New Orleans saints and the Los Angeles Rams. Meanwhile, the Seattle Seahawks, which own one of the worst offenses in the NFL, are favored here. Let’s face it, Seattle’s offense ranks 31st in total yards, 28th in passing yards, 32nd in rushing yards, and 29th in points scored. Not only that, but they’ve turned the ball over four times already. The Atlanta Falcons defensive statistics are not the most impressive. But they have improved quite a bit this season. On the flipside, the Falcons offensive passing game has struggled to say the least. But reports are that Marcus Mariota is going to get Kyle Pitts more involved this week. If that happens great. If it doesn’t, they can still rely on one of the most proficient running games we have seen so far this pro football season. They rank seventh in rushing, averaging over 145 yards per game on the ground. You are going to see a heavy dose of Cordarrelle Patterson here. He is running for over 5 yards per carry. And trust me when I tell you he is a workhorse. He he’s going to keep the lackluster 25th ranked rush defense of the Seahawks on their toes and honest. Thus, allowing Mariota to open up the passing game. Remember the Falcons are still scoring points, accounting for over 26.5 PPG already. And I do think Mariota will have success in the air in this matchup especially without safety Jamal Adams in the secondary for the ‘Hawks. Atlanta is 4-1 against the spread the last five meetings with Seattle. And they are money on the road covering seven of the last nine away from home. By the way just in case you’re keeping score, Seattle is a 6-13 against the spread the last 19 versus NFC opponents. I Like the Falcons outright here. But I will take the points. Take Atlanta. Thank you.

Los Angeles Rams.

NFL Game of the Month.

Game 485.

1:25 PM PST/4:25 PM EST.

Guys, the Rams are one of the best teams in football. They opened up the season against the Bills and got shellacked. They followed up last week with a win over Atlanta. Now odds makers overvalued them last week, making them a double-digit favorite while they only won by four-points. That was the team just getting back on track after their season opening loss. On the other hand, the Cardinals were thumped in their season-opener by Kansas City at home. Now I was in the stands for their trip to Las Vegas last week as they beat the Raiders in overtime. Guys in all honesty, Arizona didn’t beat Las Vegas. Las Vegas beat themselves. Following that game, the Cardinals are due for a big let down here. And trust me, the Rams are just the team to put them in that let down spot. Los Angeles has taken 10 of the last 11 meetings straight up, going 9–1-1 against the spread since 2017. FYI, just in case you’re keeping score, they are 7-0 against the spread the last seven meetings at the State Farm Stadium. The Cardinals defense ranks 32nd in scoring, getting plowed for over 33.5 points per game. Rams quarterback, Matthew Stafford is going to absolutely dissect and decimate the 31st ranked passing defense in football. Look for Los Angeles to get back on track here, lighting up the scoreboard offensively, while their defense gets a well-needed dominating performance. The road team is 11-4-1 ATS the last 16 overall meetings in this series. The Cardinals are 0-6ATS the last six at home, 1-4 ATS the last five following a straight up win, and 1-4 ATS the last five versus the NFC. My friends the Rams are going to make a statement in this match up. Take Los Angeles. Thank you.

Tennessee Titans.

No Limit Play.

Game474.

10:00 am pst.1:00 pm est.

My friends I live here in Las Vegas. I watch the Las Vegas Raiders practice. And I was at the game last week when they blew the lead and lost in overtime to the Arizona Cardinals. In the second quarter of that game, while they were still up 20-0, I leaned over to my buddies and I said they’re gonna’ lose this game. My friends, this is not Fresno State. Quarterback Derek Carr, while he has talent, he is not a winner. He makes very bad decisions and does not react well to defenses. Not only that but the Raiders play-calling so far the first several weeks of the season has been absolutely atrocious. To be quite honest with you, the wrong team is favored here. I have the Tennessee Titans at least a two-point favorite on my power ratings. The Titans strength, without question comes from the legs of running back Derrick Henry. And they have certainly had trouble establishing the run so far thus resulting in their winless record, both straight up and against the spread sports fans. But coming off that embarrassing 41-7 loss in Buffalo last week is going to prompt this team to get back on track. That defeat will light a fire under their butts and will be the reason why they start winning again. This team has a lot of talent guys. And let’s face it, the Raiders defense is absolutely horrible. I know the Titans stop-unit’s numbers are just as bad. But that is a direct result of the fact that their offense isn’t running the ball with success and they are experiencing a lot of three and outs. That will all change here in this matchup. Like I said I know the Raiders team. And mentally they will not recuperate so fast from last week’s overtime loss. By the way, they are point spread poison. Here’s a few against the spread stats for you; Las Vegas is 1-7 the last eight versus teams with losing record, 1-5 the last six following a straight up loss, 1-4 the last five on the road, and 4-9 the last 13 overall. Tennessee will win this game out right. Look for Derrick Henry to run wild. Take the Titans. Thank you.

Arkansas Razorbacks.

Las Vegas Strip Move Game of The Month.

Game 403.

4:00 PM PST/7:00 PM EST.

Let’s go to a big SEC matchup on Saturday with the Arkansas Razorbacks traveling to AT&T Stadium to take on the Texas A&M Aggies. One of the most pleasant surprises so far this college football campaign has been the Razorbacks. They started the season by getting a win and cover over Cincinnati at home. Then the following week did the same at home against South Carolina. They did take their foot off the gas a little bit last week to get a win and no cover against Missouri State. Don’t read too much into that, folks. They were in look ahead mode, had a lead through the third quarter, took their foot off the gas, and took out some of their starters. On the other hand, many people thought that Texas A&M would be a dark horse for the College Football Playoff this season. To say this team was overrated would be an understatement. They are having trouble moving the ball, lacking both an air attack and ground assault. While the Razorbacks defense has allowed a lot of points, I just don’t see the Aggies offense scoring too much here. I know, I know, I know Texas A&M has a good defense. They own the 10th ranked pass “D” in the country. But this game is not about the Arkansas passing game. It is about their potent and explosive rushing attack. This is a team running for nearly 250 yards per game. And they will absolutely steamroll the 82nd ranked Texas A&M run defense. Having that potent rushing attack will allow the Razorbacks to control the clock and the tempo in this matchup. They will keep the Aggies defense on the field and by the second half backpedaling and gasping for air. The Razorbacks have covered four straight in this series, are 8-1 against the spread the last nine in the month of September, and 5-1-1 against the spread the last seven overall. They are money and they are going to win this game out right. But I will take the pints anyway. Take the Razorbacks. Thank you.  

Texas Longhorns.

Touchdown Play.

Game 399.

12:30 PM PST/3:30 PM EST.

Right now, it looks like to back up quarterbacks will take the helm in this matchup. For Texas, Hudson Card will be calling the plays. And Texas Tech will have Donovan Smith under center. Granted Smith has taken a few more snaps in his tenure than his counterpart. However, he does not have the luxury of a solid running attack. Bijan Robinson is a monster running back, guys. Last year, in 10 games he tallied over 1,127 yards rushing and 11 touchdowns. He’s also pretty darn good out of the backfield, adding another 26 receptions and four TD’s. This season he is off to an amazing start, accruing 311 yards on the ground with five scores, averaging over 6.1 yards per carry. By the way, he has also added seven receptions for 132 yards and another touchdown. The Red Raiders were pushed around last week by the Wolfpack. As a matter fact, they were downright manhandled. The Longhorns will exploit their weaknesses here. Not only did they lose 27-14, but it was their second consecutive game without covering the spread. On the other hand, the Longhorns are riding a four-game ATS win streak. Please remember that this team lost a squeaker, 20-19 to Alabama just a few weeks ago. A lot of teams would have folded after that. But they came back to crush UTSA last week. They have won the last four meetings in this series straight up, going 3-1 against the spread. This includes a 70-35 drubbing a season ago. They have covered five of the last six meetings at Texas Tech and nine of the last 12 overall meetings guys. Take Texas. Thank you.

Michigan Wolverines.

High Roller Play.

Game 328.

9 AM PST/12 PM EST.

We are going to go to the Big Ten as two 3-0 teams will meet. Maryland demolished Buffalo, Charlotte, and SMU, while Michigan steamrolled Colorado State, Hawaii, and Connecticut. To say that this matchup would be a step up in class for both teams, would be an understatement. However, it is significantly more of a step up in class for the Terrapins. The Wolverines have dominated this series, winning and covering six consecutive meetings, with the average margin of victory coming by 33.6 points per game. Maryland quarterback Tualia Tagovailoa is going to be in for a long day trying to have any success in the air against the very stingy Michigan secondary. Not only because the Michigan defensive backfield is loaded with playmakers. But also, because Maryland does not have the luxury of a strong well-balanced office. Even if they did have a good ground game, the Wolverines front-seven is ferocious. On the flipside, Michigan does have a well-balanced offense. Quarterback JJ McCarthy is going to dissect the very young and inexperienced Maryland secondary. He does have the luxury of having an awesome rushing attack. The Wolverines are loaded with talented ball-carriers. Blake Corum and CJ Stokes will get the bulk of the workload on the ground. The tandem have already tallied 349 yards rushing and eight TDs. If you recall a year ago, the Terrapins started the season off 4-0. Then their conference schedule began and they finished the regular-season campaign going 2-6 straight up and 1-7 against the spread.  The Wolverines must come out here and make a statement to the rest of the Big Ten that they are a true force to be reckoned with. And they will give the Buckeyes some serious competition. Maryland is 6-14 ATS the last 20 on the road, 17-36 ATS the last 53 versus conference opponents, and 17-37 ATS the last 54 versus teams with a winning record. Michigan is 8-3 ATS the last 11 home, 5-0 ATS the last five versus conference opponents, and 7-2 ATS the last nine overall. The Wolverines will make a statement not just to the Big Ten, but to the rest of the top-25. Lay the points with the Wolverines. Thank you.

Clemson Tigers.

Consensus Play.

Game 339.

9:00 AM PST/12:00 PM EST

Say what you want about DJ Uigaleile, but the Clemson Tigers are 3-0. They opened up the campaign with a conference win and cover at Georgia Tech. Then at home, they beat both Furman and Louisiana Tech straight up but didn’t cover either outing. This may worry many people out there who are looking to bet Clemson. However, it doesn’t worry me. That tells me that the Tigers took their foot off the gas the last few weeks. But are looking to make a statement in their conference. No, the quarterback is not very exciting or explosive. But with this team you don’t have to be a big play quarterback at all. They can move the chains on the ground and pass off the run with 5-yard dinks and dunks over the middle. DJ knows that Cade Klubnik is right over his shoulder if he can’t get the job done. This is further motivating the more experienced play-caller. We’re hearing a lot about the Wake Forest passing attack. Yes, they’re averaging over 300 yards per game in the air. But who the heck are they played? VMI, Vanderbilt, and Liberty are not formidable foes. None of those teams measure up defensively like the “D” they are facing this weekend. Once again, this season the Tigers stop-unit is outstanding. The news this week is that they give up yardage in the air and that this is not a good match up for them with the Demon Deacons. Well, they shut down the Yellow Jackets in the season opener 41-10. I expect their defense to frustrate and smother the Wake Forest offense here big-time. Understand that this is a conference game and the Tigers want everyone in their conference to know that they own the ACC. Clemson has taken the last 10 meetings in this rivalry straight up covering three of the last four. Now I could tell you that the average margin of victory was huge in each one of those wins. Let me just use last years meeting as an example. The Tigers had their way with the Demon Deacons winning 48-27. Their “D” is better this season. Clemson is 4-0 ATS the last four conference games, 4-0 ATS the last four road games, and 12-5 ATS the last 17 road games versus team with a winning home record. Take the Tigers. Thank you.

Syracuse Orange.

Friday Night Lights Winner.

Game 308.

4:30 PM PST/7:30 PM EST.

Don’t look now, but Syracuse is 3-0, both straight up and against the spread this season. They opened the campaign up by slamming Louisville 35-7. They followed that up with a demolishing 48-14 win over Connecticut. And last week they showed what they were made of by getting a 32-29 win at home against Purdue. They stepped up in class twice this season and have proved that they are for real. On the other hand, point spread poison, Virginia has yet to cover a game this season despite going 2-1 straight up. They had a hard time with Richmond in their season-opener, was absolutely manhandled by Illinois losing their second-game of the year, 24-3, and had a hard time the entire game eking out two-point victory over Old Dominion. Orange quarterback Garrett Shrader has been superb, throwing for over 705 yards passing on a 66.2% completion rate with eight TDs and zero INT‘s. The play-caller is a dual-threat, adding over 202 yards on the ground with three more scores. The backfield of Sean Tucker (252 yards rushing two TDs) along with a stellar receiving core consisting of four wideouts already at or approaching 100-yards receiving, makes this Syracuse team very dangerous offensively. They are averaging over 37-points per game. On the other hand, Virginia is having a very hard time putting any points on the board, averaging a mere 17.7 points per game. They’ve already committed five turnovers. This does not bode well as Syracuse already has three takeaways on defense. The Orange stop-unit matches up quite well with a Cavaliers “O”. Virginia stepped up in class against Illinois and gave up big plays, both in the air and on the ground. Syracuse is just as loaded and just as well-balanced. The fact that the Orange has a strong running game will allow them to control the clock and the tempo here, keeping the Cavaliers defense on the field and their offense off of it. Even when Virginia does have the ball guys, they will run into a very stout, very angry, very capable Syracuse “D.” The Cavaliers are 1-4 ATS the last five games played on field turf, 1-5 ATS the last six games played in September, and 0-4 ATS the last four games played overall. The Orange are 8-3 ATS the last 11 games played versus conference opponents, 7-1 ATS the last eight games played at home, and 10-3 ATS the last 13 games played overall. By the way, Syracuse are also great starters, getting us bettors paid in the month of September, going 15-5-1 ATS the last 21 games played in the month of September. Take the Orange. Thank you.

Houston Astros on the run line.

Grand Slam Play.

Game 921.

4:05 PM PST/7:05 PM EST.

You would think that clinching the division and only one-win away from a 100-win season would allow Houston to coast into the postseason. However, with New York starting to heat up, they do not want to lose the top seed in the American League. They play a Baltimore team that mathematically still has a chance at a Wildcard spot. They are just four-games back of that opportunity. The Astros are the hottest team in baseball winning nine of their last 10 outings. They are doing it with a combination of explosive hitting and stifling pitching. In those nine victories in the last 10 contests, they have outscored opponents by a combined, 57-14. The pitching matchup heavily favors the away team here today. Justin Verlander and Kyle Bradish are scheduled starters. Verlander has the best earned run average in the Majors. He’s also gone 14 straight innings without allowing a run. On the campaign the right-hander is 17-3 with a 1.78 ERA. In 23 career starts against Baltimore, he is 10-5 with a 3.64 ERA. You would think his numbers wouldn’t be as impressive when he travels. But the two-time Cy Young Award winner is 8-2 with an ERA of 1.78 on the road in 2022. He also looking to get 20-wins this season. Bradish owns a 3-7 record with a 5.05 ERA on the campaign. He has lost his last two starts. And while pitching at Oriole Park this season he is winless at 0-5 with a whopping ERA of 5.80. The Astros are 13-3 the last 16 in Baltimore, 13-3 the last 16 on the road, 5-0 the last five versus right-handed starters, and 4-0 the last four versus the American League East. Take Houston on the run line. Thank you.

San Francisco Giants.

Grand Slam Play.

Game 957.

5:40 PM PST/8:40 PM EST.

San Francisco has taken three straight meetings with Colorado. including Games 1 and 2 of this series. With just 14-games remaining in their regular season, the Giants are 9.5-games back of a Wildcard spot. Although it is a longshot, they still have a chance of making the postseason. Therefore, they must keep their foot on the gas and continue to win. The Rockies have been eliminated from any chance at the playoffs. So, they are not playing for anything at all folks. What really does interest me here today is the pitching matchups. Logan Webb and German Marquez our scheduled starters. Webb is 13-9 with a 3.02 ERA on the campaign. On the road he owns is a respectable record of 5-3 with a 3.07 ERA. And over his last three turns, he is 2-1. You can always depend on Webb to go about six or so solid innings. Marquez is 8-11 with a whopping ERA of 5.14 on the campaign. At home he is just 2-5 with a 6.78 ERA. And over the last three outings his ERA is 6.50. The Giants are 4-0 the last four versus teams with a losing record, 4-0 the last four on the road, and 11-5 the last 16 following a win. Take San Francisco here. Thank you.

New York Mets.

Crusher Play.

Game 907.

4:40 PM PST/7:40 PM EST.

Some teams might take their foot off the gas once they clinch a playoff berth. However, the New York Mets cannot. With a 7-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 1 of this series yesterday, New York reserved a postseason spot for themselves. But they still want to take the division and reach 100-wins on the season. The Atlanta Braves are right behind them, just one-game back in the NL East. So, they must keep their foot on the gas folks. Not only that, but there jut six-games away from reaching the milestone of 100-wins in a season. Carlos Carrasco and Aaron Ashby are scheduled today. Carrasco is 15-6 with a 3.70 ERA on the campaign. Over his last three starts, the right-hander is 2-1 with a 1.84 ERA. And in four career starts against the Brewers, he is 2-1 with a 3.12 ERA. Ashby is 2-10 with a 4.58 ERA on the season. Just over his last three turns, he has allowed 12 earned runs in 15.2 innings pitched. As a matter of fact, the team has lost seven straight appearances made by the left-hander. And at American Family Field this season, he owns a record of 1-3. The Mets have taken three of four the season against the Brewers. They are also 5-1 the last six on the road, 19-7 the last 26 versus the NL Central, and 5-0 the last five overall. Take New York. Thank you.

Atlanta Braves on the run line.

Grand Slam play.

Game 954.

4:20 PM PST/7:20 PM EST.

The Atlanta Braves still have a very good shot at taking the NL East. They sit just 1-game back of the New York Mets in the division. Not only that, but they would love to hit 100-wins this season. They enter game 1 of this series with the Washington Nationals after sweeping the Philadelphia Phillies 3-0. They have dominated Washington once again this season, taking nine of the last 10 meetings alone in 2022. Speaking of the Nationals, they own the worst record in all of baseball. They have thrown in the towel on the season a long time ago folks. And recently, they have dropped six of their last eight overall. Cory Abbott and Kyle Wright are schedule starts today. Abbot is 0-2 with a 4.37 ERA on the campaign. The team has lost his last three and eight of his last nine overall appearances. I don’t expect him to pitch more than a few innings. When Washington goes to their bullpen, please remember they rank 30th it’s in the league with a Team ERA of 5.03. On the other hand, Kyle Wright, who is 18-5 with a 3.18 ERA on the campaign is trying to become the first Atlanta pitcher to win 20-games in over 19 years. He is 2-0 with a 3.21 ERA against Washington this season alone. And at home in 2022, he has been stellar, sporting an 11-2 record with a 2.82 ERA. The Nationals are 1-5 the last six on the road, 10-43 the last 53 versus the NL East, and 16-40 the last 56 during Game 1 of a series. The Braves are 40-13 the last 53 at home, 35-16 the last 51 versus the NL East, and 23-7 the last 30 during Game 1 of a series. Take Atlanta on the runline. Thank you.

Green Bay Packers.

Late Bail Out Play.

Game 288.

5:20 PM PST/8:20 PM EST.

The Green Bay Packers are one of the favorites to win the NFC and furthermore, to win the Super Bowl this season. And yet in their season-opener against the Minnesota Vikings, they took a 23-7 spanking. On the other hand, the Chicago Bears fans are talking playoffs already after their season-opening 19-10 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. One thing about Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers is that they do not take losing lightly. They are 6-0 against the spread after the last six regular season losses, with an average margin of victory coming by better than 15-points per game. You have got to admit, Chicago is severely outclassed here. And with the way Green Bay is looking for some vengeance and little payback after the week 1 ass-whoopin’, the Bears are in big trouble. To add insult to injury, the Pack have dominated this division rivalry, taking six consecutive meetings, both straight up and against the spread. By the way, the average margin of victory in those six wins is 12.5-points per game. I think we can all agree that Justin Fields is a long way away from running the Chicago office with any efficiency. And trying to compete with an angry Green Bay team…wow I feel bad for the young quarterback. Green Bay is 11-3 ATS the last 14 following a straight up loss, 7-2 ATS the last nine at home, and 9-4 ATS the last 13 versus the NFC. Chicago is 4-12 ATS to last 16 as an underdog, 0-5 ATS the last five versus the NFC North, and 4-9 ATS the last 13 overall. I’m not crazy about laying double-digits in the NFL, especially in Week 2. However, the Packers are going to open up a can of whoop-ass here and get back on track, making a statement to the NFC and the entire league. Lay the points and take Green Bay to the bank. Thank you.

Atlanta Falcons.

Late Info Move.

Game 277.

1:05 PM PST/4:05 PM EST.

Guys, I’m not looking to take away anything from the Rams. But they are way overvalue here. They were outscored by 21-points in the second half and absolutely dominated by the visiting Bills, getting thumped, 31-10 and their season-opener a week ago. Granted Buffalo is one of the AFC‘s favorites to take the conference and moreover the Super Bowl, but coming off a beating like that will affect any team mentally. On the other hand, Atlanta will come in here, I believe a little extra-motivated, having blown a 26-10 fourth-quarter lead at home against their division rival, New Orleans last week. Let’s face it, losing the game by two-points with a field goal with 19 seconds left in regulation, will sting quite a bit. Watching Los Angeles’ defense get gashed last week tells me that Atlanta’s running back, Cordarrelle Patterson and rookie wide receiver, Drake London can and will move the chains here this week against them. Let’s not forget that the Falcons defense was one of the poorest in the league last season and did rank dead-last in sacks. However, last week they did get to the fleet-footed Jameis Winston four times. Until Matthew Stafford gets the luxury of a capable ground attack to keep the defenses honest, I think he’s in for a very long season. I’m not trying to compare the Falcons defense to the Bills, which did tally seven sacks and three interceptions a week ago. But the Atlanta stop-unit is definitely much-improved. And certainly, good enough to make some noise here. And once again, because they have a good ground game to control the clock and the tempo. This game will be a lot closer than the double-digit point spread. The road team is 5-1 ATS the last six meetings in this series. The Falcons are 4-1 ATS the last five meetings against the Rams and 5-2-1 ATS the last eight on the road. The Rams are 1-4 ATS the last five as a favorite and 2-5 ATS the last seven overall. This is way too many points for Los Angeles to lay. Especially looking the way they look right now. Take Atlanta here. Thank you.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

NO LIMIT GAME OF THE MONTH.

Game 271.

Sunday, September 18.

10:00 AM PST/1:00 PM EST.

Both Tampa Bay and New Orleans opened this season with wins. The Buccaneers dominated the Cowboys, 19-3 to get the victory and the cover. Meanwhile, the Saints had a very tough time with what was supposed to be the division doormat Falcons, needing to outscore them 17-3 in the final quarter to get a one-point victory, 27-26, failing to get a cover as a six-point favorite. Tampa Bay is slated to win the NFC South and touted want to win 11.5-games this season. On the other hand, New Orleans many people predict to finish second in the competitive division. But are forecasted it to win just 8.5-games. If the Buccaneers are going to get their goal of an NFC Title, they must beat their division rival here. Last season they dropped both meetings straight up and against the spread in this rivalry. Trust me when I tell you the Buccaneers have had this game circled since the schedule came out. They are fully aware of the fact that the only team that could give them a hard time in the NFC South season is the Saints. There is no arguing the fact that Tom Brady is a much more reliable and capable quarterback than Jameis Winston. Although the Saints roster is chock-full of ball-carriers, none of their running backs had a season opening performance as good as Leonard Fournette’s 127 yards rushing. The 1-2 punch of Brady and Fournette will keep the New Orleans defense very honest. They cannot key on either their passing game or the run game. They have to be ready for anything as Brady and Fournette are one of the most-dangerous QB/RB tandems in the NFC. The Saints defense have a few leaks in it and playing against the Falcons last week exposed those leaks. Head Coach, Todd Bowles is looking to make a splash here in his first year in Tampa Bay at the helm and make a statement to the rest of the division, and moreover the entire conference that the Buccaneers are a team to be reckoned with. His coaching staff, a unique one, as both Kacy Rogers and Larry Foote are sharing the role of defensive coordinators, have watched the tapes from last week’s game and will further exploit those leaks here in this week’s matchup. New Orleans is 4-9 ATS the last 13 versus teams with a winning record, 1-4 ATS the last five games played at home, and 0-5 ATS the last five games played in Week 2. Tampa Bay is 7-3 ATS the last 10 games played versus teams with a winning record, 6-2 ATS the last eight games played versus the NFC South, and 4-1 ATS the last five games played as a road favorite. Take the Buccaneers. Thank you.

Dolphins/Ravens Under.

NFL Total Blockbuster.

Games 263/264.

10:00 AM PST/1:00 PM EST.

My friends, I’m going to keep this analysis just like me, very short and extremely sweet. (Lol) Last year’s meeting between these two teams resulted in a total of 32-points scored. As a matter fact, coming into this match up eight of the last 11 Dolphins contests have gone under the total. And seven of the Ravens last 10 have gone where? That’s right, under the total as well. Both offenses seem to be a little bit out of sync at the moment, looking like it’s going to take a little while for the squads to mesh and get in a groove. However, both defenses are looking pretty strong right now. Both head coaches are looking to continue their winning ways. And therefore, will not tolerate any mistakes or turnovers by their teams here. I think this is going to be a very slow-moving game as both teams will try to establish the run. Something they’ve yet to do this season. The under is 5-0 in the Dolphins list five on the road as well as seven of their last nine versus the AFC. It is also 6-0 in the Ravens last six as a favorite and 5-2 in their last seven versus the AFC as well. Take the under here in a very low scoring contest. Thank you.

Miami Florida.

Top-Rated Play.

Game 197.

6:00 PM PST/9:00 PM EST.

You know sports fans, it was only a few short weeks ago Texas A&M was a preseason top-five team. But to be honest guys, it feels like years, doesn’t it? They opened up the campaign with a very unimpressive, 31-0 win over Sam Houston State. While quarterback Haynes King threw for 364 yards and three touchdowns, he still tossed two interceptions. All this and the Aggies couldn’t establish the run against the outclassed Bearkats. Then, last week their offense sputtered drastically tallying a mere 186 yards, while allowing 315 yards of offense in a 17-14 loss at the hands of Appalachian State at home. This team has serious quarterback issues. And let’s face it they aren’t running the ball with any success either. One team that is not having quarterback issues, is the Miami Hurricanes. Tyler Van Dyke has already passed for over 446 yards, while his tandem of ball-carriers Henry Parrish Jr. and Thaddius Franklin Jr. have run for over 340 yards and seven scores already. Traditionally, we have seen the Hurricanes struggle in the trenches against SEC opponents. However, with the way they have controlled the clock by running the ball and then passing off the run, I don’t think that’s going be an issue here this week. They have playmakers. And the Aggies do not, plain and simple. Up next for both teams are middle Tennessee for Miami and Arkansas for Texas A&M. I feel that the Hurricanes come in here a lot looser, a lot more confident, and don’t have the same problem the Aggie’s have in looking ahead to next week’s opponent. Miami is 5-1 ATS the last six on the road. While Texas A&M is just 1-4 ATS the last five overall. I think the ‘Canes can win this game outright. But I will take the points here. Take Miami. Thank you.

Michigan State.

TD PLAY.

Game 185.

4:30 PM PST/7:30 PM EST.

Guys, I understand that Michael Penix Jr. is causing some excitement up in Washington. And I also understand that he’s familiar with Michigan State from his days with Indiana. However, for the life of me, I can’t figure out why so many people are siding with the Huskies here. Granted, neither team has really been tested so far this season. But please understand that Michigan State went 10-2 in the regular season a year ago, beating some very tough teams, including Michigan and Penn State. Then devoured Pitt in a late-December Bowl game. On the other hand, Washington was a disaster a season ago. They went just 4-8 finishing the campaign with four consecutive losses. Oh, and by the way just in case you’re keeping score, they took a beating in mid-September, losing to Michigan 31-10. The same Michigan team that in late-October, Michigan State bested, 37-33. Both offenses can pass the ball with success. However, I expect the Spartans running game to be the difference here folks. Michigan State is 6-0-1 ATS the last seven nonconference games, or 4-0-2 ATS the last six games played in September, and 4-0 ATS the last four games played overall. Washington is 2-5 ATS the last seven following a straight up win, 1-5 ATS the last six versus teams winning record, and 0-4 ATS the last four versus the Big Ten. Take the Spartans here plus the points. Thank you.

UCLA Bruins.

Las Vegas Strip Move.

Game 134.

11:00 AM PST/2:00 PM EST.

Both teams have gotten off the solid 2-0 starts. But Chip Kelly’s Bruins are certainly stronger and deeper by far. They have a monster offensive line that has paved the way for a ground attack averaging 241 yards per game on 5.8 yards per carry. And DTR, is the real-deal at quarterback, completing 75.9% of his passes for 399 yards, and three TDs already. The Bruins have a backfield of very talented ball-carriers to go along with the dual-threat quarterbacks dangerous arm. Going back to last season, this team has now won five consecutive games straight up going 4-1 against the spread. While South Alabama shows some promise, let’s face it, they don’t face the same level of competition as UCLA does. As a matter fact, a season ago they stepped up in class in late-November and got thumped 60-14 at the hands of Tennessee. They actually finished the 2021-2022 campaign on the four-game losing streak. The Jaguars are traveling for their second consecutive week and have to face a well-rested Bruins team that have the luxury of playing home for the third consecutive contest. South Alabama is just 1-6 ATS the the last seven on the road while UCLA is 4-1 ATS is the last five overall. This is the Bruins last chance to fine-tune their squad before hitting their conference schedule. Take UCLA. Thank you.

Georgia Bulldogs.

SEC Game of the Month.

Game 121.

9:00 AM PST/12:00 PM EST.

My friends, the Georgia Bulldogs leapfrogged the Alabama Crimson Tide in the polls this week to take over the No. 1 spot in the nation. Stetson Bennett has matured quite well, growing into an amazing quarterback. So far this season, he has thrown for 688 yards, with a 75.4% completion rate, three TDs and zero INTs. He will dissect the South Carolina Gamecocks defense that allowed Arkansas to light them up for 44-points a week ago. The Gamecocks are dealing with a banged up secondary here. This does not bode well going against the highflying offense of the Bulldogs. Offensively, South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler has been utterly unimpressive, throwing three interceptions against just two touchdowns. More importantly guys, if Georgia doesn’t annihilate South Carolina here knowing that Alabama faces Louisiana Monroe later today, they may lose their top-ranking. Kirby Smart is not going to let that happen. They must keep their foot on the gas here, run the score up, and leave no doubt for pollsters. They took last year’s September meeting by score of 40-13. And this year’s matchup should be even more of a mismatch. The Gamecocks are 3-12 ATS the last 15 versus the SEC and 1-5 ATS the last six versus teams with a winning record. The Bulldogs are 20-6 ATS the last 26 following an ATS loss and 35-16 ATS the last 51 on the road. Take Georgia. Thank you.

Houston Astros on the run line.

Grand Slam Play.

Game 962.

4:20 PM PST/7:20 PM EST.

The Houston Astros have their sites on a 100-win season. Not only that, but they know the New York Yankees have started to heat-up again and don’t want to relinquish the A.L.’s top-spot, knowing they just very well may be facing the Yankees for the pennant. They face an Oakland A’s team that currently possesses the worst overall record in the American League. They have dominated this series taking three in a row overall and four of the last five at Minute Maid Park. The A’s are absolutely atrocious. They rank at or near the bottom in every major offensive category. And own one of the poorest pitching staffs in the Majors. Facing an Astros team that is on a 12-3 run with a dangerous offense and the baseball’s second-ranked pitching staff is going to prove to be fatal here. James Kaprielian and Lance McCullers are scheduled today. The Oakland right-hander is 3-9 with a 4.79 ERA on the campaign. Over his last three starts, he is 0-2 with a whopping ERA of 8.10. By the way, he is winless in his last five turns, going 0-4 with a no decision.  The Houston right-hander is 3-1 with a 2.20 ERA on the season. He has made five appearances in 2022, never going less than five innings pitched, and never allowing more than three earned runs. By the way, at home this year, he is a perfect 2-0 with a 1.00 ERA. Oakland is 4-10 the last 14 versus the AL West, 3-9 the last 12 versus right-handed starters, and 3-10 the last 13 overall. The Astros are 43-18 the last 61 versus division opponents, 59-25 the last 84 during Game 1 of a series, And a 46-18 the last 64 at home. Take Houston on the run line. Thank you.

New York Yankees.

Crusher Play.

Game 919.

4:10 PM PST/7:10 PM EST.

My friends, cream rises to the top. Having said that, the Yankees have won three in a row and six of their last eight to now give them a six-game lead in the competitive, A.L. East. Not only does New York want to widen their cushion in the division, they also want to make sure they have one of the two best records in the American League. And they also wouldn’t mind catching Houston for the overall best record in the League. There is no debating that Aaron Judge is going to probably sign one of the most lucrative deals in the history of the sport after the season. He is on-fire at the plate. And the rest of the offense has started to heat up as well. Just over the last three-games, the lineup has accounted for 27 runs scored. On the other hand, Boston is now four-games under .500 and dwelling in the cellar of the division, 17-games back. Technically they have a chance at a Wildcard spot. But at 10.5-games back of that, it is highly unlikely. The Red Sox have dropped six of their last seven as their erratic lineup just can’t compensate for their atrocious pitching. Speaking of pitching, Nelson Cortez and Brayan Bello are scheduled here today. The New York right-hander is 9-4 with a 2.73 ERA on the campaign and has not allowed more than three runs in his last eight turns. On the road he is a very respectful 5-3 with a 3.15 ERA in 2022. Bello is 1-5 on the season with an ERA of 5.79. At home things don’t get too much better for the Boston right-hand as he is 1-3 with a 5.01 ERA on the campaign. With the way that the Yankees lineup has begun to surge and the fact that they know they need every win they can get right now, getting them at this price is a bargain. They are 4-1 the last five versus the A.L. East and 7-2 the last nine versus right-handed starters. Take New York. Thank you.

Tennessee Titans.

Touchdown Play.

Game 475.

1:25 PM PST/4:25 PM EST.

Very quietly the Tennessee Titans have become the favorites to take the AFC south. A lot of smart money here in Vegas came in on them to actually win the Super Bowl at 15-1. And here in Week 1 of the regular season, they match up against the New York Giants team that is touted to finish dead-last in the NFC East, and win only seven games. New York is in a rebuilding year once again. And to be quite honest there’s a lot of question marks surrounding the team. Their quarterback has it big question mark on him as well as the entire offensive line. The team was the dismal 4-13 a season ago. Now they must face a perennial playoff contender which ranked second in the NFL in rushing defense and sixth on third down defense. The Giants are 0-5 ATS the last five on the road, 0-5 ATS the last five during Week 1 of the season, and 0-6 ATS the last six overall. Take Tennessee. Thank you.

New Orleans Saints.

High Roller play.

Game 455.

10:00 AM PST/1:00 PM EST.

It is imperative that as the season begins the New Orleans Saints get a big division win here. The Atlanta Falcons are a team in transition to say the least. This is a true rebuilding year for them. And is an ideal opportunity for New Orleans to make a statement in the NFC South. The Falcons are in real trouble in this series opener. They are without Matt Ryan for the first time since 2008. This team was one of the worst in all of the NFL a season to go offensively. And it doesn’t look like they made too many improvements to better themselves. New Orleans is 4-0 ATS the last four meetings in Atlanta. By the way the road team is 5-1 ATS the last six overall meetings in the series. Take the Saints. Thank you.

Philadelphia Eagles.
Las Vegas Strip Move.
Game 465.
10:00 AM PST/1:00 PM EST.

The Philadelphia Eagles are one of the best teams in the NFC. They’re loaded with talent both on offense and on defense. My friends, this line of this game should be definitely closer to a touchdown. Once again, this season of the Detroit Lions have very little to be excited about. They are slated to win just six-games. Jalen Hurts is another year older and more experienced. He will exploit the vulnerable Lions secondary. Meanwhile, the Eagles “D” will take advantage of serious mismatches here. This game will get ugly. Take Philadelphia. Thank you.

Baylor Bears.

Oddsmakers Mistake Play.

Game 403.

7:15 pm pst/10:15 pm est.

Whispers are saying that this contest is a big revenge game for BYU. If you recall a season ago, they got knocked out of the rankings by Baylor in a 38-24 defeat. Reports are that most of the Cougars defense is back this season. The Cougars are expected to be a solid on the “D”. There is also talk that Baylor might not be at the same level this year as they were last year. But it’s hard to argue the fact that this team went 11-2 during the regular season and then crushed Mississippi in the Bowl campaign. They are money to us bettors, coming off a 10-4 against the spread mark a season ago. BYU’s well-balanced offense looked pretty good, piling up 50-points on South Florida last week. But, South Florida ain’t no Baylor. The Bears are one of the toughest teams in the Big 12. I feel the wrong team is favored here. Baylor has been money to us bettors, going 4-0 ATS to last four in September, 4-0 ATS the last four versus non-conference opponents, 6-1 ATS the last seven on the road versus teams with a winning record, and 5-1 ATS the last six overall. I like the Bears outright here. But I will take the points to err on the side of caution. Take Baylor. Thank you.

Pittsburgh Panthers.

Touchdown Play.

Game 348.

12:30 pm pst/3:30 pt.

The Panthers are 3-0 all-time against the Volunteers. This includes last years, 41-34 win at Neyland Stadium. USC-transfer quarterback, Kedon Slovis will dissect the Tennessee secondary. The Vols give up a ton of yards and moreover, a lot of points when having to face gunslinging QB’s. The wrong team is favored here. Tennessee is 6-13 ATS the last 19 on grass, 16-36-1 ATS the last 53 following an ATS win, and 2-6 ATS the last eight versus the ACC. Pitt is 5-0 ATS the last five games following an ATS loss, 6-2 ATS then last eight versus a team with a winning record, and 11-5 ATS the last 16 games overall. Take the Panthers. Thank you.

Alabama Crimson Tide.

Annihilator Play.

Game 335.

9:00 am pst/12:00 pm est.

This line opened up just over -14 and was quickly bet up to -20-ish. I normally fade the general public. But even they have to win sometime. And I agree with them here. I see a lot of news out there saying that Texas is 7-1-1 all-time against Alabama. They are hoping to jump back into the national spotlight with a big win here. But hope doesn’t win games, folks. As expected in both of these team’s season openers, Alabama blew up Utah State, 55-0. And Texas devoured Louisiana Monroe 52-10. With all respect to the Longhorns, this team was absolute point spread poisonous a season ago, failing to win or cover six of their final seven games. This season they are touted as an also-ran to take the Big 12 conference behind the Sooners. Reality check here as Alabama is an entirely different monster. This is the number one team in the country. And this is their first big test. Make no mistake of it, head coach Nick Saban is going to go out of his way make a statement here and destroy Texas. ‘Bama has a stout defense that will frustrate quarterback, Ewers and running back, Robinson. Dual-threat Alabama QB, Young has an arsenal at his disposal offensively. Granted, going from Utah State to Texas is a step-up in class for Alabama. However, don’t think for a second they don’t have the personnel to pile up points here. To add insult to injury, look for Saban and his coaching staff to send a message to the Longhorns for future reference when they look to join the SEC in a few years. The Crimson Tide are 4-0 ATS the last four nonconference games. While the Longhorns are just 1-4 ATS the last five versus teams with a winning record. The number may scare you at first, but don’t let the oddsmakers affect you. Take Alabama. Thank you.

Central Florida.

Friday Night Lights Winner.

Game 316.

4:30 PM PST/7:30 PM EST.

My friends, these two teams had very different season-opening contests. Louisville, as a 5.5-point favorite, got shredded by Syracuse, 31-7. Central Florida devoured South Carolina State, 56-10. Please keep in mind that the Knights have had two extra days to rest, heal, and prepare for this matchup than did the Cardinals. The Louisville offense is in trouble. Granted, this is just Week 2 for this team, but they have now lost and failed to cover three straight (going back to last season) getting outplayed and outclassed in all three of those contests. On the other hand, Central Florida has won four straight (going back to a season ago) and seven of the last eight SU going back to October of last season. John Rhys Plumlee is a monster quarterback. Not only is he a solid passer, but he can also run the ball with great efficiency. He has the luxury of having a talented core of receivers and a backfield chock-full of solid ball-carriers. Malik Cunningham is a good QB. But as we have seen through his tenure at Louisville, he can’t carry this offense alone. Knights head coach, Gus Malzahn really fortified his team. Particularly on the “O” where he has an Alabama-transfer in Javon Baker and a Florida transfer in Kemore Gamble. This tandem will be one of the most exciting in college football this season. I just don’t see Louisville and their lackluster secondary contending with the Central Florida passing attack. Please remember that last season the Cardinals won a heartbreaker, 42-35 in this matchup. The Knights have had this game circled since the schedule came out, looking for a bit of revenge. Louisville is 7-15-1 ATS the last 23 on the road, 3-8 ATS the last 11 versus the AAC, and 2-5 ATS the last seven overall. Take Central Florida. Thank you.

St. Louis Cardinals on the run line.

Home Run Play.

Game 962.

4:45 PM PST/7:45 PM EST.

St. Louis is running red-hot, winning eight of their last 10 outings. And believe me folks, they need to continue to keep their foot on the gas to keep their cushion in the NL Central. They are a division leader and have an 8.5-game lead over Milwaukee in the division. They face of Washington team that is the first team in the Majors to be eliminated from any chance at the postseason. The Nationals are done and aren’t playing for a single thing. Today’s starting pitchers are Corey Abbott and Jordan Montgomery. The Washington right-hander is 0-2 with a 4.39 ERA. And has only pitched two innings this month in relief. Overall, this season, he is 0-2 with a 4.39 ERA. On the other hand, The St. Louis left-hander has been stellar since coming over from the Yankees. He is 5-0 with a 1.47 ERA in six starts since joining the Cardinals last month. Overall, on the campaign, he is a very respectful 8-3 with a 3.15 ERA. And when taking the mound at home in 2022, he is a perfect 6-0 with a 3.15 ERA. I just don’t see the lowly Nationals 26th-ranked offense competing here against the surging Montgomery and contending with the Cardinals third-ranked lineup. Washing is 2-5 the last seven versus the NL Central while St. Louis is 7-3 the last 10 versus the NL East. Take the Cardinals on the runline. Thank you.

Tampa Bay Rays.

Crusher Play.

Game 970.

3:40 PM PST/6:40 PM EST.

With about a month left in the regular season, Tampa Bay is starting to surge. Their bats have come alive, resulting in seven wins in their last eight contests. They currently own a Wildcard spot and are just 4.5-games back of New York for the coveted top-spot in the American League East. They face a Boston team they have dominated, taking three in a row and nine of the last 11. Not only that, but they have owned them in Tropicana Field, taking 23 of the last 32 meetings at home. The Red Sox have now sunk to last place in the division, 15-games back and nine-games back of a Wildcard opportunity. Starting pitchers today are Pivetta and Springs. The Boston right-hander owns a 1-4 record with a 5.34 ERA against Tampa Bay as they have swatted 27 hits in 32 innings. Over his last three outings, he is 0-1 with a whopping ERA of 5.27. The Rays left-hander is 7-4 on the campaign with a 2.62 ERA. Over his last three turns, he is 2-1 with a 3.12 ERA. And at Tropicana Field in 2022 his ERA shrinks down to 1.91 in 47 innings pitched. The Red Sox are 1-5 the last six on the road, 16-36 the last 52 versus the American League East, and 1-5 the last six versus teams with a winning record. Take the Rays. Thank you.

Arizona Diamondbacks.

Grand Slam Play.

Game 911.

6:40 PM PST/9:40 PM EST.

Arizona has won nine of their last 11 outings, including Game 1 of this series yesterday by a score of 5-0. The Diamondbacks need every win they can get right now as they are two losses away from being eliminated from a Wildcard opportunity. San Diego is on a three-game slide, being outscored by a combined 26-5. Today’s schedule starters are Merrill Kelly and Joe Musgrove. Kelly is 12-5 with a 2.84 ERA on the campaign. Musgrove owns a 9-6 record with a 3.01 ERA this season. The Diamondbacks right-hander seems to be getting better as the season progresses, going 6-0 with a 2.01 ERA in his last 12 starts. And in 12 career starts against the Padres, he owns a very respectable record of 8-2 with a 2.34 ERA, including a 1-0 mark with a 0.90 ERA in two outings this season. The Padres right-hander has struggled for several months now, losing six straight decisions since late-June before a decent outing against the Giants on Wednesday. Arizona is 6-1 the last seven versus right-handed starters. San Diego is just 2-5 the last seven at home. Take the Diamondbacks. Thank you.

Clemson Tigers.

Monday Money Maker.

Game 235.

5:00 PM PST/8:00 PM EST.

One of the best teams in the nation is the Clemson Tigers. This is a team that a season ago went 6-2 in the ACC and 10-3 overall, ending the campaign with the win over Iowa State in the Cheez-It Bowl. They’ve got a great coaching staff, a quarterback with another year experience under his belt, and from what reports are saying, one of the most-ferocious defenses in the nation. They were in a rebuilding year a season ago, and yet they still finished at 10-3. What most impressed me about this team last season, was the fact that they closed it out with six straight wins. Not to mention five covers in those six wins. They must come out here and begin the campaign making a statement. Not just to the rest of the conference, but the rest of college football. They want the nation to know they are a force to be reckoned with and they’re going to make a statement here in their season opener and crush Georgia Tech. They’ve had this game circled since the schedule came out anyway, because last year‘s 14-8 victory over the Yellow Jackets was the closest margin over the last seven meetings. Dabo Swinney likes to make teams pay for stuff like this, guys. They’ll make them pay for that here. FYI, Georgia Tech is on a 1-7 ATS run. This game is going to get ugly folks. Mark my words. Clemson wins, covers, and make a statement. Take the Tigers. Thank you.

Boise State.

High Roller Play.

Game 201.

7:30 PM PST 10:30 PM EST.

I really feel the wrong team is favored here. I know Oregon State won all six of their games at Reser Stadium a season ago. But up until last season this team was absolutely horrible at home, going 6-16 their previous 21 games in their own house. We always hear about how great Boise State is on the blue carpet. However, on the road they’ve been money, going 19-6 straight up the last 25 away from home and covering five of the last six as a visitor. Standout quarterback, Hank Bachmeier is back at the helm along with an arsenal at his disposal, returning all four lineman and his workhorse running back, George Holani. In the ball carrier, Bachmeier has the luxury of passing off the run and keeping the Beavers defense honest. They can control the clock and keep the OSU “D” on the field. And more importantly, their offense off of it. Take the Broncos. Thank you.

Notre Dame.

TV Game Winner.

Game 171.

4:30 PM PST/7:30 PM EST.

We put together two of the most successful and storied schools in the history of college football. There’s no doubt that Ohio State is a very good team. They rank number two in the preseason poll. And are supposed to run away with one of the toughest conferences in the nation. However, Notre Dame comes in ranked fifth in the country. There’s a lot of pressure on the Buckeyes to win and win right away. What concerns me about this team is their defense. We all know offensively they’ve got a couple of guys that are potential first rounders for sure. But I think we would all agree, their “D” has slipped over the last few years, giving up a lot of points. And sometimes not just to ranked opponents. Notre Dame can come in here with some confidence. They’ve got seven starters returning on offense and eight starters returning on defense. Reports are that new defensive coordinator; Al Golden has got this team believing they can shut down just about any offense in the nation. I feel this is way too many points to give a game a team like Notre Dame, which comes in here with a lot less pressure. The Fighting Irish is 4-0 ATS the last four on the road, 7-1 ATS the last eight nonconference games, 4-1-1 ATS the last six versus the Big Ten, and 7-1 ATS the last eight overall. I’ll take the points with Notre Dame here folks. Thank you.

San Diego State.

Bookie Buster.

Game 206.

12:30 PM PST/3:30 PM EST.

Let’s go to Snapdragon Stadium where the Arizona Wildcats visit the San Diego Aztecs. My friends, I doubt I will hurt anyone’s feelings if I come out and state that Arizona football absolutely sucks. Let’s face it, this team is on a 1-23 straight up run. On the flipside, San Diego State is a very complete and solid football team. They come off a 12-2 season. Once again, this year they are known to have a phenomenal ground attack, while also possessing a ferocious stop-unit. They now have Braxton Burmeister at the helm to bring a new dynamic to the offense, a passing attack. Not only does this team come in here excited to have a new 35,000-seat stadium, but they will come out here confident, knowing that they went 2-0 against Pac-12 opponents a season ago. One of those wins was a 38-14 victory over Arizona. Overall, this team is 6-2 against ATS the last eight versus this conference, including straight up wins over Utah, UCLA, and Stanford. I just don’t see how the Wildcats can possibly either move the chains on this stingy defense, or slow down this powerful, now double-threat offense. Arizona is 5-12 against the spread the last 17 nonconference games, 8-24 against the spread the last 32 road games, and 0-4 against the spread the last four versus the Mountain West Conference. Under a touchdown here as a gift. Take the Aztecs. Thank you.

Georgia Bulldogs.

Touchdown Play.

Game 210.

12:30 PM PST/3:30 PM EST.

When playing against the Pac-12, Oregon did very well last year. But when they stepped out and up in class, they took a beat down at the hands of Oklahoma. That’s what they’re doing here in their season opener. They are stepping out and up in class. I know Georgia lost a lot of key players. But please understand that the SEC and particularly the Georgia Bulldogs are deep, deep, deep. Bo Nix is at the helm for the Ducks. To be honest with you I wasn’t all that’s crazy about the quarterback when he was with Auburn. And let’s face it, the Bulldogs know Bo Nix. He had a better ground game and a much better “D” on his last squad. And yet, he couldn’t get the team over the hump of beating solid opponents. Please understand that the Georgia defense, outside of one game a season ago in which day exacted their revenge later on in the National Championship, did not allow a single opponent to post more than 18-points. And usually, it was seven or less points allowed. The Bulldogs need to come out here and make a statement to the SEC and to the nation that they are a true force to be reckoned with. Quarterback, Stetson Bennett is it an experienced, intelligent, play-caller. Not only that but he makes very few mistakes. He only tossed seven INT’s compared to 29 TD’s a season ago. That along with the fact that this team has got a solid ground game and a ferocious defense tells me that Oregon is in for a very long day here. The Ducks are 8-18-1 ATS the last 27 games played in the month of September, 1-4 ATS the last five games played versus non-conference opponents, and 6-13 ATS the last 19 games played overall. Take the Bulldogs. Thank you.

East Carolina.

Consensus Play.

Game 194.

9:00 AM PST/12:00 PM EST.

I’m gonna’ go back to the drawing board. There’s an old rule to sports betting, keeping an eye on in-state rivalries. Well. NC State and East Carolina will renew an in-state rivalry when the two sides kick off their season on Saturday. ECU comes off their best season in years winning seven games and was supposed to go to a Bowl, but unfortunately due to a Covid outbreak their game was canceled with Boston College. NC State ranks 13th in the nation. Coming off a solid 9-3 finish a 9-3 campaign. They’ve got all four starters returning on the offensive line and 10 returning starters on defense that was second in the nation against the past last year. But these two teams and these two coaching staffs know each other very well. While the Wolfpack has had the upper hand in recent years, the Pirates certainly come in here motivated. And with a punchers chance to win this game outright, let alone cover the point spread. If NC State does have a weakness, it is when they travel with a 5-13 ATS slide the last 18 on the road. By the way, as an interesting sidenote, the home team is 5-1 against the number the last six in this series. That’s why I’m taking East Carolina. Thank you.

Kansas City/Chicago over.

American League Central Total of the Month.

Games 921/922.

5:10 PM PST/8:10 PM EST.

The long regular season has started to take it’s tall on these two clubs. Particularly their pitching staffs. Kansas City ranks 27th with a Team ERA of 4.74. While Chicago ranks 20th with the Team ERA of 4.06. As a matter of fact, the last four meetings in this series, all in the month of August have gone over the total, combining for 45 runs scored. Coming into today’s match up, the Royals have gone over in six of their last seven outings. And the White Sox, three of their last four. Bubic and Lynn are scheduled starters. Bubic is 2-9 with a 5.62 ERA. August has not been kind to the left-hander. He is 0-3 with a 6.12 ERA in five starts in the month. Lynn is 3-5 with a 5.00 on the campaign. He is certainly not a kid anymore. That’s for sure. The over is 5-1 in the Royals last six versus right-handed starters and 4-1 in the White Sox last five at home. Take the over. Thank you.

Atlanta Braves on the runline.

Home Run Play.

Game 910.

4:20 PM PST/7:20 PM EST.

The Atlanta Braves are looking to take over the NL East from The New York Mets. However, Atlanta has dropped three straight. The only thing that has helped is the fact that New Yorke has drop their last two. Losing Game 1 of this series to Colorado extra motivates this team here today. The Braves have taken the four previous meetings this season against the Rockies. Feltner and Wright are schedule starters. Feltner is 2-5 or 5.87 ERA on the campaign. And has made two career starts against Atlanta, going 0-2 with a whopping ERA of 19.06. Wright has some of the most impressive numbers this season, going 16-5 with a 2. 99 ERA. He has won each of his last three starts and nine and his last 10 decisions. At home this season he has been outstanding, going 10-2 with a 3.05 ERA. The Rockies are 3-10 the last 13 following a win, 8-22 the last 30 versus the NL East, and 16-41 the last 57 on the road. I expect the Braves offense to explode here today. Take Atlanta on the run line. Thank you.

Dodger/Mets under.

Grand Slam Play.

Games 907/908.

4:10 PM PST/7:10 PM EST.

These are two of the best teams in all of baseball. Not only that but they own two of the most explosive offenses in the Majors. However, they both also possess two of the best pitching staffs. Four of the five meetings between these two powerhouses this season have gone under the total. Three of the Dodgers last four overall games have gone under the total, while six of the Mets last seven have also done the same. Anderson and the deGrom are schedule starters here. Anderson owns a 13-2 record with a 2.69 ERA. DeGrom is 3-1 with a 2.15 ERA. Both have done very well on against today’s opposing lineups. deGrom, in 10 regular season starts against the Dodgers has an ERA of just 2.87. He also, in 13 innings pitched in the playoffs against them own a very impressive 1.38 ERA. Anderson owns an ERA of just 2.42 in four career starts against the Mets in his career. The under is 13-5-1 in the Dodgers last 19 versus the NL East and 7-1 in the Mets last eight at home. Take the under. Thank you.

Arizona Diamondbacks.

Home Run Play.

Game 960.

6:40 PM PST/9:40 PM EST.

Philadelphia may possess a Wildcard spot and a better record than Arizona, but the Diamondbacks seem to be the Phillies kryptonite at Chase Field. They have taken six straight meetings in this rivalry at home, which includes Game 1 of this series yesterday by a score of 13-7. The Diamondbacks have now won four consecutive games and have Zac Gallen starting today. Over his last seven turns, the right-hander is 5-0 with an anemic ERA of 0.80. As a matter fact, he has not been defeated in his last 13 outings. Aaron Nola takes the bump for Philadelphia. The right-hander is 9-10 with a 3.08 ERA on the campaign. And he owns a 1-1 career mark in three starts against the Diamondbacks, with a whopping area of 6.06. Take Arizona. Thank you.

Atlanta Braves on the run line.

Grand Slam Play.

Game 956.

4:20 PM PST/7:20 PM EST.

After winning 15 of their last 17-games, Atlanta dropped the last two matchups with St. Louis. They must turn it around here to better their situation and catch New York in the NL East. They have taken all four meetings with Colorado this season. Jose Urena and Max Fried are schedule today. Urena is 2-5 with a 5.98 ERA. The right-hander will be making his 16th career start, and 19th overall appearance against the Braves, possessing a 2-9 record with a 6.50 ERA against them. Fried, who is 12-4 with a 2.52 ERA on the campaign, owns a career record against the Rockies of 1-1 with a 2.86 ERA in four appearances, which includes three starts. Colorado is 1-8 the last nine versus left-handed starters, 2-10 the last 12 following a win, and 7-22 the last 29 versus the NL East. Atlanta is a 20-7 the last 27 at home versus right-handed starters, 42-15 the last 57 following a loss, and 12-3 the last 15 versus the NL West. Take the Braves on the run line. Thank you.

Tampa Bay Rays on the run line.

Interleague Game of the Month.

Game 975.

3:40 PM PST/6:40 PM EST.

Tampa Bay has dominated Miami, taking five consecutive meetings in this series, including both matchups this season. And the Rays have taken seven of their last nine overall outings to earn a Wildcard spot in the American League. And with just a seven-game deficit behind the Yankees in the A.L. East, they can gain some ground with some victories for sure. The Marlins are just deplorable. They have gotten crushed in Interleague play, going 16-36 to last 52 against the American League. None of their statistics are any better, as they are 17-41 the last 58 versus teams with a winning record, 14-37 the last 51 versus the American League East, 6-20 the last 26 at home, McClanahan and Luzardo are scheduled starters here today. The Tampa Bay left-hander is 11-5 with a 2.20 ERA on the campaign. And in two career starts against the Marlins, he is 2-0 with an ERA of just 0.82. This includes a 4-0 win back at the end of May when he dominated the Miami lineup, striking out nine batters in six scoreless innings. Luzardo is 3-5 with a 3.34 ERA on the season. He has faced Tampa Bay just once in his career, approximately one year ago when you gave up two runs in four innings pitched in a loss. The Rays are 38-15 the last 53 versus the NL East, 7-1 the last eight versus left-handed starters, and 5-1 the last six or following a win. Take Tampa Bay on the run line. Thank you.

New York Mets on the run line.

Best Bet Play.

Game 958.

10:40 AM PST/1:40 PM EST.

New York has taken all three games in this series, dominating Colorado once again this season, going 5-1 against them. The Mets are looking to extend their lead over the Braves in the National League East. And facing the Rockies will help them achieve their goal. Colorado is just phoning it in right now. They are dead-last in the National League West, possessing one of the poorest records in the N.L. Things go from bad to worse when they travel, sporting the worst road record in the Majors, at 18-42 away from home. Max Scherzer and German Marquez are scheduled here today. Scherzer is 9-3 with a 2.33 ERA, making his second attempt trying to become the third active pitcher to record 200 career wins. Marquez has struggled, recording a 6-10 record with a whopping 5.22 ERA on the campaign. Over his last three turns, the right-hander is 0-1, with a 5.50 ERA. Scherzer has been stellar at home, going 4-1, with an anemic 1.71 ERA. The Rockies are 6-22 the last 28 versus the N.L. East, 0-6 to last six versus teams was a winning record, and 14-41 the last 55 on the road. The Mets are 4-0 the last four versus the N.L. West, 39-13 the last 52 versus teams with a losing record, and 36-15 the last 51 at home. Take New York on the run line. Thank you.

Baltimore Ravens.

High Roller Play.

Game 122.

4:00 PM PST/7:00 PM EST.

Both head coaches announced that their starters will see some action today in the first half. Preseason predictions have the Washington Commanders to finish third in the NFC East, while the Baltimore Ravens (depending on the sportsbook you wager at) are being slated to compete for the AFC North. The Commanders are expected to win 7.5-games, while the Ravens are touted to win 10-games. Having said all that, whether Carson Wentz plays or not, Washington is not going to jeopardize their regular-season starting quarterback for too long in this final preseason contest. Let’s face it, their backups are inexperienced and unpolished. On the other hand, Tyler Huntley will get a lot of the snaps here. And he has looked very good this August. Let’s not forget that the Ravens are a team that like to win an NFL exhibition play, riding a 22-game win streak. Looking at the Baltimore defense, they have held two good offensive squads in check this preseason. And there’s quite a few household names on their stop-unit still looking to solidify a Slot and either the second or third strings of this squad. They will contain the Commanders “O”. Take the Ravens. Thank you.

Las Vegas Raiders.

NFL Touchdown Game of the Month.

Game 116.

5:15 PM PST/8:15 PM EST.

These two teams saw plenty of one another this week, as they practiced together Tuesday and Wednesday. Thus far this preseason, New England is 1-1 straight up, while Las Vegas is 3-0 straight up. They are a combined, 5-0 against the spread. Having said that, reports are that some major starters will see action here in the first half. But there is no way Bill Belichick is going to jeopardize his starting quarterback or some of his key offensive players for too long in this contest. As we all know, the Patriots are the most successful team in the history of the NFL. But this team is not the team we are so accustomed to seeing over the last two decades or so. While they are touted to finish either second or third in the AFC East (depending on the book you like to wager at), they are slated to only win 8.5-games. Barring a major issue or injury, the Buffalo Bills will run away with their division. Any hope that this offense has depends on Mac Jones as their future. As I stated earlier, they will not jeopardize him. On the other hand, the team getting the most ink in the news the last several seasons, is certainly the Las Vegas Raiders. They’ve had a notorious coach come and go. They’ve had several players already caught up in legal issues and are also gone. They play in the most modern stadium in sports today, in the most exciting city in the world today. However, all this and yet they are still expected to finish last in the AFC West and win just 8.5-games. This is a team very deep at major positions, with several household names trying to earn spots both on the second and third strings. Understand that they have a big payroll and they must continue to win to keep individual home game ticket sales up and season-ticket holders happy. The players know this as well as the fans. Sharing the division with three teams that are significantly higher-rated stresses urgency for the team to go into the regular-season undefeated. This will give the team some momentum while exciting their fan base. Once again, they are deeper at major positions and the urgency is there for them to go into the regular season as big winners. Take the Raiders. Thank you.

New York Mets on the runline.

Grand Slam Play.

Game 958.

4:10 PM PST/7:10 PM EST.

New York Mets have a two-game cushion over the Atlanta Braves in the NL East. With less than a quarter of the regular-season remaining, they need to keep their foot on the gas. They face a Colorado Rockies team they have had their way with, taking three of four meetings in 2022, including game 1 of this series. Overall, they have taken six of the last seven meetings going back a bit, and are a perfect 4-0 in this rivalry the last four games played at Citi Field. Chad Kuhl and Chris Bassitt are scheduled starters. Kuhl is 6-7 with a 5.16 ERA on the campaign. And in three career starts against the Mets, he is 1-1 with a 4.73 ERA. He comes off six consecutive outings giving up a lot of runs. He has allowed 29 earned runs in 24.6 innings pitched. Away from home, his ERA soars to 6.08. Oh, by the way over the last three outings, his ERA is a whopping 13.91. Bassitt owns an 11-7 record with a 3.26 ERA on the season. He is facing the Rockies for just the second time. He started against them over seven years ago as a member of the A’s, allowing just one run in five innings. He has not allowed an earned run in his last three turns, going 20.0 innings pitched. And at home this season, he has a low, low ERA of just 2.55. Colorado is 6-20 the last 26 versus the NL East, 14-39 the last 53 on the road, and 3-8 the last 11 overall. Take New York on the run line. Thank you.

Houston Astros on the run line.

Grand Slam Play.

Game 966.

5:10 PM PST/8:10 PM EST.

The Houston Astros have played just about the most consistent baseball we have seen this season. They currently own the best record in the American League at 79-45. With a combination of solid hitting and stellar pitching, this team is a true force to be reckoned with. They rank eight in the Majors in scoring, averaging 4.59 runs per game. And second in pitching, with a Team ERA of 3.07. As a matter fact, they rank in the top-10 in just about every offensive and pitching category there is. They have had their way with the Minnesota Twins this season, taking all four meetings against them. They have outscored their American League rival by a combined 21-5, blanking the Twins in two of those games. Minnesota has turned ice-cold, riding a four-game slide, and dropping nine of their last 14 outings. Over the last week or so, their offense has absolutely sputtered, accounting for just nine-runs in the last five contests. And that’s just not going to do it in a match up with a Houston lineup that has exploded. As far as pitching goes, today Dylan Bundy and Framber Valdez are scheduled. Bundy is 7-5 with a 4.60 ERA on the campaign. And in nine career appearances, which includes eight starts against the Astros, he is 0-3 with a 4.10 ERA. Valdez owns some very respectable numbers, going 12-4 with a 2.72 ERA this season. He is unbeaten over his last six starts, going 4-0 with a 2.93 ERA. And in his career, in six lifetime appearances, which includes three starts against the Twins, he’s 2-1 with a 2.70 ERA. The Twins are 0-4 the last four versus the American League West, 0-4 the last four versus teams with a winning record, and 1-6 the last seven on the road. Take Houston on the run line. Thank you.

Atlanta Braves on the run line.

Early Game Winner.

Game 951.

9:35 AM PST/12:35 PM EST.

Winning 13 of their last 15 games, Atlanta is right on the heels of New York in the NL East. They sit just two-games back in second place in the division. They have had their way with Pittsburgh this season, taking all six meetings in this National League rivalry. The Braves have outscored the Pirates 30-12. And only one-game was decided by a single run. Kyle Wright and Mitch Keller are scheduled starters today. Wright is 15-5 with a 3.14 ERA on the campaign. The team has won 17 of his 23 appearances in 2022. And he personally has won six of his last seven decisions. Keller is 4-9 with a 4. 49 ERA on the season. And at home at PNC Park, he has been absolutely deplorable, going 0-5 with a 4.80 ERA. Atlanta is 8-0 the last eight on the road and 5-1 the last six versus the NL Central. Pittsburgh is 0-4 the last four at home and 8-21 the last 29 versus the NL East. Take the Braves on the run line. Thank you.

Houston Astros on the runline.

Home Run Play.

Game 918.

5:10 PM PST/8:10 PM EST.

The Houston Astros have had their way with the Minnesota Twins this season, taking all three meetings. The Twins are riding a three-game slide. And although they need wins not just to better themselves in the division, but to earn a wildcard spot, they are struggling. Although the Astros dropped two of three to the Braves in their last series, they really have played consistent baseball since Opening Day. Today Sanchez and Verlander are scheduled. Sanchez is 3-3 with a 7.68 ERA on the campaign. And in his career, in seven appearances, which includes four starts against Houston, he is 3-2 with a 6.20 ERA. Verlander owns a 15-3 record on the season with an anemic ERA of just 1.95. And in 39 career starts against Minnesota, he possesses an incredible record of 21-10 with just a 2.82 ERA. Minnesota is 1-5 the last six versus the AL West, 1-5 the last six on the road, 1-4 the last five versus right-handed starters, 2-5 the last seven following a loss, and 4-11 the last 15 versus teams with a winning record. They are struggling and Houston is not. Take the Astros on the run line. Thank you.

Atlanta Braves on the runline.

Grand Slam Play.

Game 905.

4:05 PM PST/7:05 PM EST.

The Atlanta Braves are sitting just three-games behind the New York Mets in the NL East and want the top-spot in the division. They are playing very strong baseball right now, winning 12 of the last 14 outings. They are doing it with a combination of solid hitting and stellar pitching. They face a Pittsburgh Pirates team that is one of the worst squads in baseball. Let’s face it, this team is making reservations to play golf already for October. Lol. Atlanta has taken all five meetings with Pittsburgh this season. And going back a bit, are 19-7 the last 26 overall meetings. Today Max Fried and JT Brubaker are schedule starters. Fried is 11-4 with a 2.60 ERA on the campaign. And is 2-1 in four career starts versus the Pirates. Brubaker, who is 3-10 with a 4.19 ERA this season has lost both of his career starts against the Braves with a whopping ERA of 7.30. The Braves are crushing it away from home riding a 7-0 record the last seven on the road. Not only that but they are also 4-1 the last five versus the NL Central and 35-16 the last 51 versus right-handed starters. The Pirates are 8-20 the last 28 versus the NL East and 0-5 the last five at home versus left-handed starters. Take Atlanta on the runline. Thank you.

Pittsburgh Steelers.

High Roller Play.

Game 417.

Saturday, August 20, 2022.

4:00 PM PST/7:00 PM EST.

+3.5.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are a team steeped in tradition. For the first time in as far back as we can remember, they are kicking off a campaign without Ben Roethlisberger at the helm. This is partially the reason why they’re only touted to win 7.5-games this season. They are expected to finish dead-last in the AFC North. And are an NFL longshot at 100-1 to win the Super Bowl. Well, this team has a very loyal fan base that expects a playoff-caliber squad every season. Let’s put a pin in that. We will circle back around to it. The Jacksonville Jaguars are without question, once again in a rebuilding year. There is talent on this team. The future is certainly in the hands of players like Trevor Lawrence. However, no one expects too much from them this season. They are predicted to win just 6.5-games. Most preseason prognosticators have them finishing third in the AFC South. And they too are 100-1 to win the Super Bowl. The big difference in these two teams is the fact that the Jaguars fan base is growing each season despite knowing that they are still rebuilding. There is no urgency for the team to win right now. We can also look at the depth charts. Pittsburgh is certainly deeper at key offensive positions. They have a slew of known quarterbacks fighting for second third and fourth string slots. Not to mention a couple of household names trying to make the squad in the backfield and as receivers. Known traditionally as a defensive powerhouse, they will establish their “D” here. Steelers long time head coach, Mike Tomlin has been in Pittsburgh over 15-years. One thing he likes to do each August, is get some wins in preseason play. Going back the last four preseasons, the Steelers are 10-3 straight up an 8-4-1 against the spread. Tomlin is a coach that actually puts forth effort in exhibition play. Well, newly acquired Jaguars head coach, Doug Pederson would love to make a splash. But he certainly isn’t going to jeopardize any of his key players before the regular season begins. Just for the record, the Jaguars are 1-8 straight up and 3-6 against the spread the last three preseason campaigns. I love the line here +3 1/2. Take the Steelers. Thank you.

Tampa Bay Rays on the run line.

Home Run Play.

Game 974.

1:10 PM PST/410 PM EST.

The Tampa Bay Rays are fighting to stay close to the first place New York Yankees in the American League East. Not only that but they are fighting for a Wildcard spot as well. They currently sit in third place in the competitive division, nine-games back. They desperately need wins at the moment. And what better team to face to achieve their goal than the Kansas City Royals. They did split Games 1 and 2 of this series. However, the Royals are one of the poorest teams in the American League. They own one of the worst away records in the league, going 20-38 on the road this season. This does not bode well as the Rays are a very good home team, sporting a 36-23 mark at Tropicana Field in 2022. But it is the pitching matchup today they compels us to side with the home favorite here. Kris Bubic and Drew Rasmussen are schedule starts. Bubic is 2-7 with a 5.11 ERA on the campaign. Rasmussen owns a very respectable 7-4 record with a 2.80 ERA. When on the road, the Royals left-hander is just 1-3 with a 4.81 ERA. Meanwhile at home, the Rays right-hander has been stellar, going 4-1 with a 1.87 ERA. Kansas City is just 3-9 the last 12 meetings in Tampa Bay and 8-18 to last 26 meetings overall. They are also just 1-6 the last seven on the road, 17-35 the last 52 on astroturf, and 0-5 the last five versus right-handed starters. The Rays are 4-1 the last five versus the American League Central, 82-40 the last 122 at home, and 4-1 the last five versus left-handed starters. Take Tampa Bay on the run line. Thank you.

Boston Red Sox.

Grand Slam Play.

Game 971.

1:05 PM PST/4:05 PM EST.

The Baltimore Orioles and the Boston Red Sox are not only trying to make a Wildcard spot, they are both also trying to stay out of the American League East cellar. While the Orioles did take Game 1 of the series yesterday. Overall, the Red Sox are playing a little more consistent baseball. Both on the mound and at the plate, they are playing some good baseball folks. Today’s pitching matchup significantly favors the away team. Michael Wacha and Kyle Bradish are scheduled starters here. Wacha is 7-1 with a 2.44 ERA on the campaign. This does include a 3-0 record with a 3.79 ERA on the road this season. On the other hand, Bradish has struggled, possessing a 1-4 mark with a 6.38 ERA. At home he is winless, going 0-3 with a 6.52 ERA. He also goes between four and five innings tops. And with the lackluster Orioles bullpen, I like the Red Sox bats to come alive here. Take Boston. Thank you.

Indianapolis Colts.

Touchdown Play.

Game 410.

10:00 AM PST/1:00 PM EST.

The Indianapolis Colts are a highly-touted team, expected to win 10-games this season. There is a lot of pressure on this team to win. Losing their first preseason outing a week ago to the Buffalo Bills is forgivable. But they must get the team some momentum here today. And get their fans and season-ticket holders excited. They are deep at all the major offensive positions. They are loaded at quarterback, have some very good ball-carriers, and a slew of solid receivers. On the other hand, no one expects too much of the Detroit Lions once again this season. They are touted to win just six-games and finish and dead-last in the NFC North. They do have some quality talent at key positions. But they don’t have depth at all. On top of that their offensive line is absolutely deplorable. The last few seasons Indy has done well in the month of August, going 6-1 straight up and six-0-1 against the spread. Take the Colts here today. Thank you.

Carolina Panthers.

Bookie Buster Play.

Game 403.

4:00 PM PST/7:00 PM EST.

Preseason predictions for both the Carolina Panthers and the New England Patriots aren’t very optimistic. Carolina is slated to finish third in the NFC South and win just six-games. New England, depending on what sportsbook you bet at is either second or third choice for the AFC East. And is predicted to win just 8.5-games. A far cry from what we are used to them being. No one expects too much from the Carolina Panthers. And, to be honest, the Patriots are iffy to make the postseason. Carolina head coach, Matt Rhule and New England top-dog Bill Belichick are in very different places their careers right now. Rhule is going to try to make a name for himself in the NFL as a head coach. Meanwhile “the Hoodie” has nothing left to prove, guys. The Panthers fans know not to expect too much. But are very loyal fans. The Patriots devoted following know that they are not the same team that they are so used to seeing the past two decades. But they too are very loyal. Having said this neither coach is going to jeopardize any of their key players for too long in this matchup. So, this game comes down to a few things guys. For starters, depth chart. And the Panthers, believe it or not, are significantly deeper at the quarterback, running back, and wide receiver positions. They have some household names looking to make this team as second or third-stringers. Both teams have done well the past several years in the month of August. But Matt Rhule is looking to make more of a splash and get his team, as well as their fans excited. That along with the fact that they are much deeper at key offensive positions, urges me to side with the Panthers here. Especially because news of Mac Jones getting play time has move this line approximately seven-points. They are putting way too much stock in the situation. Take Carolina folks. Thank you.

San Francisco Giants on the run line.

Home Run Play.

Game 914.

6:45 PM PST/9:45 PM EST.

San Francisco is just 4.5-games back of a Wildcard spot. They have taken games 1 and 2 of this series by a combined score of 8-2. They have had their way with Arizona, taking 37 of the last 53 overall meetings. And take it up a notch when playing their division rival at Oracle Park, taking 21 of the last 26 meetings at home. Overall, the Giants are starting to heat-up, winning five in a row and eight of their last 10 contests. Not only has the offense been exploding, but their pitching staff has been absolutely outstanding. Today Zach Davies and Carlos Rodon are scheduled. Davies it’s just 2-4 with a 4.11 on the campaign. And when the right-hander takes it on the road, things get worse, as he is 1-3 with a 5.00 ERA this season away from home. He has been getting shelled resulting in the team losing seven of his last nine turns. On the other hand, Rodon has some very respectable numbers. The left-hander is 11-6 with a 2.95 ERA overall on the season. Over his last three outings, he is 3-0 with a 1.47 ERA. And when at home in 2022, he has been lights-out, sporting a 6-1 record with an anemic 1.89 ERA. The team has won his last three starts, which are all wins for the pitcher as well. San Francisco is 10-1 the last 11 versus teams with a losing record, 4-0 the last four versus right-handed starters, and 5-0 the last five at home. Take the Giants on the run line. Thank you.

Philadelphia Phillies on the run line.

Grand Slam Play.

Game 901.

3:40 PM PST/6:40 PM EST.

Dropping their last two games, while both the Mets and the Braves are winning, the Phillies have now dropped to 11.5-games back in the division. But they still own a Wildcard spot in the NL. This team needs to get back on track and pile up some victories. What better team to face in to do that than their Reds. Cincinnati is one of the poorest home teams in the National League, sporting a 25-34 record this season at Great American Ball Park. They dropped five of their last six coming into today’s series opener. Their offense is struggling to say the least. Prior to Sunday’s victory, their lineup accounted for two runs or less in five consecutive contests. All this while they’re pitching staff has gotten shelled, allowing five runs or more in seven of the last nine outings. While Noah Syndergaard has had serious problems on the road this season, he’s had enormous success against the Reds in his career, going 5-0 with a 2.11 ERA in six starts against them. The right-handers record will certainly improve as he will get more run support with the Phillies than when he was with the Angels. Mike Minor, who is 1-9 with a 6.24 ERA on the campaign, is horrible. His home record in 2022 is 0-6 with a 6.25 ERA. And overall, the team has lost his last nine appearances. And 11 of his 12 total appearances this season. The Phillies are 4-0 the last four versus the NL Central, 4-0 the last four versus left-handed starters, 4-1 the last five following a loss, 9-3 the last 12 on the road, and 13-4 the last 17 overall. Take Philadelphia on the run line. Thank you.

Miami Dolphins on the money line.

Laws Vegas Strip Move Play.

Game 127.

4:30 PM PST/7:30 PM EST.

Both the Miami Dolphins and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have high hopes this season. Miami is currently second favorite in the AFC East while Tampa Bay is by far and away the top-seed to win the NFC south. The Dolphins are touted to win nine-games this season, while the Buccaneers are expected to win 11.5-games. But the big discrepancy I see is the leap for both to win their conferences. Miami is a bit of a longshot at 25-1 to win the AFC. Tampa Bay is the odds-on favorite at 5-2 to win the NFC. Having said all that, both have relatively new head coaches looking to make a splash however. The Dolphins need to make more of a statement here. They need to tell the rest of their division and moreover, the entire conference that they are a force to be reckoned with. People already know the Buccaneers are just that. Also, looking at the depth charts, believe it or not the Dolphins are a little deeper at key offensive positions than the Buccaneers. They have quite a few household names vying for the second and third slots on their offense. And, I do feel that their backup quarterbacks are a little further along my friends. Not to mention that their back up running backs are outstanding. You’ve got an offensive head coach going up a defensive head coach. However, Tampa Bay has a lot more to lose by jeopardizing some of their key players and backups here. As I said, I feel Miami is a little deeper at key offensive positions and have a little more to prove. Take the Dolphins on the money line. Thank you.

Cleveland Browns on the money line.

Friday Night Lights Play.

Game 111.

4:00 PM PST/7:00 PM EST.

The Cleveland Browns are in a very tough division. And yet they are favorites to take the AFC North. Prognosticators also have this team touted at winning 9.5-games. The Jacksonville Jaguars are still rebuilding. They play in the AFC South in which they are predicted to finish third. This is a team that is slated to win just 6.5-games. Looking closely at these two squads, they are both pretty stacked at the quarterback position. However, Deshaun Watson is expected to start for Cleveland. His future in this league is uncertain. Therefore, I feel that him starting here is his only real chance at the moment to make a splash for himself. They also have several other quarterbacks that are pretty darn good on this team. Not only that, but they are a little deeper at some key areas such as their ground game and the receiving corp. This is also a team that is known to play a little harder in the month of August, going 9-2 straight up and 7-4 against the spread the last three preseasons. Compare that to a Jacksonville team that was 4-7 straight up and 5-6 against the spread the last three preseason campaigns. Jaguars fans know it’s going be another long season with some ups and downs. Therefore, there is no pressure on them to win right out of the gate. And they are not going to jeopardize any major players here. On the other hand, the Browns are a little deeper. And they have to make a statement of the rest of their division that they are a force to be reckoned with. Take Cleveland on the money line.. Thank you.

New England Patriots.

Thursday Night Winner.

Game 106.

4:00 PM PST/7:00 PM EST.

This season, the New England Patriots are expected to win just 8.5-games. Well sports fans, I cannot remember the last time they were touted to win so few contests. Their opponent today, the New York Giants, are expected to win just seven outings this season. Let’s be honest, no one expects too much from the team again this year. They are predicted to finish dead-last in the very competitive, NFC East. Meanwhile, the Patriots are thought to finish second behind the Bills in the AFC East. Those numbers just don’t add up to me to be honest with you, my friends. This is a team steeped in tradition with a lot of success the last 20+ years. They are currently 50-1 to win the Super Bowl. That’s just not gonna’ sit well with their loyal fans. They must come out and get their fans excited for the upcoming campaign with a big win in their first performance this season. Not only that but they’re a little deeper at some key positions than the Giants. They have a couple of good backup quarterbacks, a couple of solid running backs, and a slew of very talented receivers. Well, New York has a couple of quarterbacks and running backs you may know. Several of their second and fourth string players at those positions are either out or questionable here today. One more item I’d like you to keep in mind. The last three preseasons, New England is 9-2 straight up and 8-3 against the spread. I expect them to come out and make a statement here today and get their loyal fans as well as their roster excited. Take New England. Thank you.

Houston Astros on the run line.

Grand Slam Play.

Game 972.

5:10 PM PST/8:10 PM EST.

The Houston Astros, like so many other opponents, have dominated the Texas Rangers again this season. They took Game 1 of this series yesterday by a score of 7-5. That victory gave them three straight in this rivalry, eight of the list 10 this season, and 39 of the last overall 54 meetings. The American League West’s top-team now owns an 11.5-game lead in the division. Meanwhile, things aren’t looking too good for Texas. Despite being in third-place in the West, they are 13-games under .500, 22-games back in the division, and 10-games back for a Wildcard spot. Their offense is erratic at best. And their pitching staff has been downright deplorable. This does not bode very well as they face a lineup today that has been heating up recently. Not only does Ranger starter, Glenn Otto allow a lot of runs on a lot of hits, but the team has lost his last eight starts. On the other hand, that is not the case with Astros ace, Justin Verlander. The team has won his last seven turns and 16 of his 20 overall starts in 2022. The seasoned veteran has been stellar. During those last seven outings, he is allowed a total of four earned runs in 50.2 innings pitched. Texas is 1-6 the last seven during game 2 of series, 2-7 the last nine versus right-handed starters, 2-6 the last eight on grass, and 4-11 the last 15 versus the American League West. Take Houston on the runline. Thank you.

New York Mets on the run line.

Grand Slam Play.

Game 904.

4:10 PM PST/7:10 PM EST.

New York has won four in a row and eight their last 10 to give the first-place team a seven-game cushion in the NL East. They took Game 1 of this series yesterday by a score of 5-1 to give the Mets their third win in four meetings with the Reds in 2022. Speaking of Cincinnati, they are just dreadful. They are currently 16-games back, tied for third-place with the Cubs in the NL Central with an overall record of 44-64. They happen to be one of the poorest road teams in baseball, sporting a 20-32 mark away from home. This is a team which possesses a lineup that has been erratic at best and currently the 29th-ranked pitching staff. They send Mike Minor to the mound today. The left-hander is 1-8 with a 6.19 ERA on the campaign as as a team has lost his last eight appearances. Carlos Carrasco takes the hill at home. The right-hander is 12-4 with a 3.82 ERA on the campaign. And has been outstanding at CitiField, donning a 7-1 record with a 3.41 ERA at home this season. By the way, the team has won his last six turns. In those six turns he has allowed three or less runs in each. The Reds are 6-15 the last 21 at the Mets, 1-5 the last six on the road versus right-handed starters, and 16-35 the last 51 during Game 2 of a series. The Mets are 5-1 the last six versus the NL Central, 13-3 the last 16 following a win, and 40-19 the last 59 at home. Possessing top-five rankings both on the mound and at the plate, look for New York to win another game here. Take the Mets on the run line. Thank you.

New York Yankees.

Grand Slam Play.

Game 963.

7:10 PM PST/10:10 PM EST.

The New York Yankees have dropped five straight for the first time in the 2022 season. And yes, the Seattle Mariners did take two of three in the earlier series approximately a week ago. Their cushion in the AL East is down to 9.5-games. Anyone looking at the standings wouldn’t worry. But New York must turn it around immediately. That means a big win here today. And facing the AL West’s second-place Seattle team would not only get them going, but also make a statement. The Mariners own a Wildcard spot along with a 10-game lead for their divisions second-place slot. The Yankees aren’t slumping. They are skidding. There is a huge difference. Over the last nine contests, the New York lineup has tallied six or more runs six times. Over their last 10 outings, Seattle has accounted for six or more runs just three times while their pitching staff has gotten plowed. The M’s lineup is erratic at best. And facing a Bronx Bombers team that is in a “must-win” situation, will be fatal for the team. Taillon and Gilbert are slated to take the hill today as starters. The Yankees right-hander is 2-0 with a 3.57 ERA in three career starts vs. the Mariners. The Mariners right-hander is 1-0 with a 4.38 ERA in two lifetime starts vs. the Yankees. Seattle is 16-35 the last 51 versus New York at T-Mobile Park, 1-4 the last five during Game 1 of a series, and 3-7 the last 10 versus team with a winning percentage of over .600. New York is 36-16 the last 52 overall versus Seattle, 38-15 the last 53 during Game 1 of a series, and 6-1 the last seven on Monday. Take the Yankees. Thank you.

Baltimore Orioles.

Home Run Play.

Game 926.

10:35 AM PST/1:35 PM EST.

Four-games separate the American League East’s second place thru fifth place teams. But the only team in the division on a winning streak is the Baltimore Orioles. They have won five in a row. And are just one-game back of a Wildcard spot in the American League. They have taken games 1 and 2 of this series with the Pittsburgh Pirates, outscoring their National League opponent by a combined 7-3. Pittsburgh possesses some of the poorest numbers in the Majors, both on the mound and at the plate. This is a team which is in last-place in the NL Central at 43-64, dropping seven of their last 10 outings. They are also one of the worst road teams in baseball, sporting a dismal, 19-35 away record. This does not bode well as Baltimore is a whopping 31-20 at Oriole Park this season. Bryce Wilson and Spenser Watkins are scheduled starters today. Wilson is 1-6 with a 6.20 ERA on the campaign, while Watkins is 4-1 with a 3.80 ERA this season. For just about three straight months, Wilson has gotten crushed, giving up tons and tons of runs. As a matter of fact, he has allowed 34 runs in his last nine starts, in which he’s pitched only 39.9 innings. On the other hand, Watkins has allowed three runs or less in eight consecutive starts. By the way, the team has won his last four straight and six of his last seven overall turns. The Pirates are 1-7 the last eight following a loss, 1-6 the last seven versus the American League East, and 15-40 last 55 Interleague games. Take the Orioles. Thank you.

Philadelphia Phillies on the run line.

Home Run Play.

Game 956.

3:05 PM PST/6:05 PM EST.

Currently, the Philadelphia Phillies own a Wildcard spot for the National League postseason. But at nine-games back in the NL East, they certainly want to better their situation in the division. And what better team to face than the Washington Nationals. The Nationals possess the Majors worst overall record at 36-72. Not only that, but as of this morning, they are 32-games back in the NL East and 23-games back of a Wildcard slot. They have lost three in a row, which includes both Games 1 and 2 of this series by a combined score of 12-6. Philly has taken three straight and eight of the last 10 over Washington this season alone. Going back a bit, they are 22-8 the last 30 overall meetings in this NL rivalry. Both on the mound and at the plate, the Nationals are significantly outclassed. Their pitching staff ranks 30th with a Team ERA of 5.20. And their offense ranks 27th in scoring, averaging just 3.81 runs per game. This does not bode well as Philadelphia ranks in the top-10 in both of those areas. Today Patrick Corbin and Ranger Suarez are set to take the hill. Corbin is 4-15 with a 6.57 ERA this season Suarez is 7-5 with a 3.60 ERA. Corbin has gotten shelled for four or more runs in five straight turns. As a matter of fact, the team has lost his last eight starts. Suarez has not allowed a run in his last three outings. While the team has won five of his last six turns. The Nationals are just 3-9 the last 12 on the road, 16-41 won the last 57 versus left-handed starters, and 15-37 the last 52 overall. Philadelphia is 37-17 the last 54 on grass, 9-2 the last 11 versus the NL East, and 8-1 the last nine overall. Take the Phillies on the runline. Thank you.

New York Yankees.

Grand Slam Play.

Game 927.

5:15 PM PST/8:15 PM EST.

Despite possessing one of the best records in baseball and a 10.5-game lead in the American League East, the Yankees are just 6-8 since the All-Star break. They need to get back on track. The Cardinals have seemed to turn it up the last week or so, winning six of their last seven outings. However, their last two series were against the Cubs and the Nationals. Let’s face it, neither one of those two teams are going to do better than last place in their perspective divisions. Regardless of how they’ve been doing the last few weeks, New York still possesses the top-scoring lineup and the third-ranked pitching staff in the Majors. St. Louis ranks in the top-10, both on the mound and at the plate. But facing the Yankees is a big step up in class from their last several opponents. Nestor Cortes and Dakota Hudson are starters today. Cortez, who is 9-3 with a 2.53 ERA on the campaign has allowed just three runs in the last 19 innings, covering four appearances, including three starts. The team has won 14 of the left-handers 19 appearances in 2022. Hudson is a 6-6 with a 4.10 ERA on the campaign. However, he has struggled big-time recently. He has just one win in his last six appearances as the team has lost his last four turns. The Yankees are 4-0 the last four meetings with the Cardinals, 19-7 the last 26 following an off day, 30-14 the last 44 following a loss, and 52-21 the last 73 versus the NL Central. By the way, St. Louis has problems in Interleague action going 2-7 the last nine IL games. And moreover, a lot of trouble with the AL East going 17-36 the last 53 versus the division. Take the Yankees. Thank you.

Las Vegas Raiders.

Hall Of Fame Game Winner.

Game 101.

5:00 PM PST/8:00 PM EST.

The Las Vegas Raiders have a lot of pressure on them to win. They have a very big payroll. They have head coach starting his first full season, looking to make a splash. And they must change the public persona about their off-the-field legal situations the last few years. Preseason prognosticators have this team winning approximately eight-games. Well, that’s not going to cut it for a team that needs to put fans in the stands. Here in Vegas, the scuttlebutt is a lot of season-ticket holders are trying to unload their tickets. This is something that will reflect on the team. The Jacksonville Jaguars, let’s face it, no one expects a lot from them this season. They are touted to win just 6.5-games. While there’s talent on this team. It’s going take a few years for them to start winning. Believe it or not, they are predicted to finish third in the AFC South, while the Raiders are predicted to finish last in the AFC West. A big win here for Las Vegas can change a lot of things for this team right away. Not only that, but they are a little deeper on the depth chart. They have some very good players looking to make the second and third strings at key positions. Moreover, this is a team that historically tries in NFL preseason, going 5-2 both straight up and against the spread the last seven. Meanwhile, the Jaguars are just 1-6 straight up and 2-5 against the spread their last seven in August. Take the Raiders. I see this line bouncing a bit. Just to be fair, and we all get the same number. Play this team on the money line. Thank you

Los Angeles Dodgers.

Grand Slam Play.

Game 963.

6:45 PM PST/9:45 PM EST.

With over 100 games already played, the Los Angeles Dodgers are showing no signs of letting their foot off the gas. They have won seven of their last 10 outings, which includes Game 1 of this series with the San Francisco Giants. As a matter fact, the Dodgers seem to be looking to further widen their lead on the rest of the NL West. They currently own a 12-game cushion. And have truly dominated the rest of the division, going 45-16 the last 61 against NL West representatives. The Giants are on a 3-9 run and seem to be showing signs of fatigue. This is not a good situation for San Francisco, as they have dropped five straight against Los Angeles. Today, Tyler Anderson and Alex Wood are scheduled. Anderson is 11-1 with a 2.61 ERA on the campaign. Wood owns a 7-8 record with a 4.11 ERA. The Dodgers are 8-1 the last nine on the road and 41-17 the last 58 versus left-handed starters. The Giants are 0-8 the last eight versus the NL West and 2-5 the last seven versus left-handed starters. Take Los Angeles. Thank you.

Milwaukee Brewers on the run line.

Home Run Play.

Game 957.

4:05 PM PST/7:05 PM EST.

Milwaukee made the news yesterday by trading away Josh Hader. However, they got Taylor Rogers in return. This tells me they’re going to do everything they can to make a real push in the second half of the season and extend their lead in the NL Central. They are currently leading the second-place St. Louis Cardinals by three-games in the division. Today is a very good situation for the Brewers. Just about everybody in the National League has dominated the Pittsburgh Pirates. But they have really had their way with them. They are 7-2 the last nine meetings in Pittsburgh. And 42-17 the last 59 overall meetings. The Pirates are starting to spiral. This is a theme riding a seven-game losing streak as they are being outscored by an average of two runs per game during the slide. Corbin Burnes is scheduled to face Bryse Wilson. Burnes is 8-4 with a 2.31 ERA on the campaign. He seems to be getting stronger this year. Over his last eight starts, he is 5-0 with a 2.08 ERA. And over his career, he is a perfect 6-0 with a 2.63 ERA in 18 games, which includes six starts against the Pirates. On the other hand, Wilson has really struggled this season, going 1-6 with a 6.31 ERA. In five lifetime appearances, which includes four starts against the Brewers, he is 1-2 with a 4.30 ERA. Milwaukee is 12-5 the last 17 following a loss, 5-0 the last five following an off day, and 6-1 the last seven versus right-handed starters. Take the Brewers on the run line. Thank you.

New York Mets on the run line.

Grand Slam Play.

Game 903.

4:05 PM PST/7:05 PM EST.

The New York Mets are the hottest team in baseball winning six in a row. They own one of the best overall records in the Majors. And heading into Game 1 of this series facing a team they have dominated. Not just that but they get to go up against the team that possesses the worst overall record in baseball. New York owns a three-game lead in the NL East with an overall record of 64-37. Washington dwells in the division cellar, 30-games back at 35-68. The Mets have taken eight of the last 10 meetings against the Nationals this season alone. And going back a bit, they have taken 16 of the last 21 matchups. New York’s pitching has been good for several seasons. The problem they have had in the past, is that their hitting was very inconsistent. Well, that’s not the case this season. They currently ranked fifth in baseball offensively, averaging over 4.7 runs per game. They also have a Team Batting Average of .256, which also ranks them at fifth. Both on the mound and on the plate, Washington is significantly outclassed here. They rank 27th in scoring, accounting for a dismal, 3.82 runs per game. And they rank dead-last in the Big Leagues with a team ERA of 5.14. Max Scherzer and Patrick Corbin are schedule today. Scherzer is 6-2 with a 2.09 ERA on the campaign. And owns a career record of 2-0 against the Nationals. Corbin is 4-14 with a 6.49 ERA this season. The team has lost all five of his starts in July, in which the pitcher got losses in four of those starts. He also owns a lifetime record of 5-9 with a 4.51 ERA against New York. The Nationals statistics and trends are just horrible. They are 22-58 the last 80 at home, 17-64 the last 81 versus division opponents, and 17-37 the last 54 overall. My friends, they are being outscored by nearly 1.5 runs per game as it is. And facing a New York team that is starting to truly surge is going to make things go from bad to worse for them. Take the Mets on the run like. Thank you.

New York Mets.

Grand Slam Play.

Game 957.

10:40 AM PST/1:40 PM EST.

The New York Mets are the hottest team in the Majors, winning five straight. This does include GAMES 1 and 2 of the series against Miami, outscoring the Marlins by a combined 10-4. To say the Mets have dominated their division opponent would be an understatement. They have taken four of the last five meetings at LoanDepot Park and are an overall 10-4 the last 14 meetings. New York has shown consistency all season long both on the mound and at the plate. The offense ranks sixth in scoring, while they’re pitching staff ranks fifth in Team ERA. This does not bode well for a Miami team which has been the epitome of inconsistency in both areas. Their lineup has struggled, while their pitching staff has begun to show fatigue. Taijuan Walker and Pablo Lopez are scheduled here. Walker owns an 8-2 record on the campaign with a 2.67 ERA. Lopez is 7-5 with a 3.03 ERA. The Mets are 6-1 the last seven on the road, 4-0 the last four versus right-handed starters, and 35-16 the last 51 versus the NL East. Miami is 0-6 to the last six at home, 0-5 the last five home games versus right-handed starters, and 0-5 the last five versus division opponents.  Take the Mets. Thank you.

Philadelphia Phillies.

Grand Slam Play.

Game 905.

4:15 PM PST/7:15 PM EST.

Philadelphia has won their last three outings, including Games 1 and 2 of this series. They have dominated Pittsburgh, taking six of the last seven meetings. The Pirates are on a five-game slide. Both on the mound and at the plate, they are absolutely dreadful, possessing some of the poorest stats in the Majors. Suarez and Keller are scheduled starters here. Suarez is 2-0 in four career appearances against Pittsburgh. Keller in two career starts against Philadelphia is 0-2 with a 12.00 ERA. The Pirates are 1-5 the last six at home, 1-6 the last seven versus the NL East, and 2-8 the last 10 at home versus left-handed starters. The Phillies are 5-0 the last five on the road, 21-10 the last 31 following a win, and 23-11 the last 34 versus right-handed starters. Take Philadelphia. Thank you.

Los Angeles Dodgers on the run line.

Home Run Play.

Game 962.

7:10 PM PST/10:10 PM EST.

Winning eight in a row, the Dodgers now possess the best record in baseball at 64-30. They come off a sweep of division rival Giants and enter Game 1 of this series with another team they have dominated, the Nationals. They have taken nine of the last 10 meetings against the NL East’s last place squad. Only one of those nine victories have come by a single run. As a matter of fact, Los Angeles has outscored Washington 58-21 in those last 10 matchups. Reliever turned starter; Paolo Espino takes the mound on the road today. The right-hander has not earned a victory as a starter as the team has lost six of his seven appearances made as a starter. On the other hand, the Dodgers have won nine consecutive starts made by Tony Gonsolin, who happens to be 11-0 on the campaign. Not only that but he owns an anemic 2.02 overall ERA. He gets even tougher at home where he is 7-0 with a 1.12 ERA. Los Angeles accounts for nearly one and a half runs more while they’re pitching staff yields more than two runs less. They are also 53-15 the last 68 at home, 43-17 the last 60 versus right-handed starters, and 44-18 the last 62 overall. Take the Dodgers on the run line. Thank you.

Toronto Blue Jays.

Grand Slam Play.

Game 915.

10:35 AM PST/1:35 PM EST.

Only five games separate the AL East’s second and fifth place teams. However, the only team on a winning streak in the competitive division is the Toronto Blue Jays. They have won five straight games. On the other hand, the Boston Red Sox are certainly struggling. They have lost four in a row and eight of the last nine. This does include Games 1 and 2 of this series by a combined score of 32-6. The Blue Jays have dominated the Red Sox, taking eight of the last 10 meetings, all in 2022. Striping and Bello are scheduled starters today. Stripling is 5-3 with a 3.03 ERA on the campaign, showing consistency all season long. As a matter of fact, the team has won 10 of his last 14 appearances. In all 14 of those appearances, the right hander has pitched very well. Bello, on the other hand is making just his third appearance. The 23-year-old has pitched an overall 8 innings, walking six, striking out seven, and possessing a whopping ERA of 10.13. It used to be that visitors had a tough time in Fenway Park. But Boston is 23-22 at home this season while Toronto is four and one the last five as a guest against them. The Red Sox are 2-5 the last seven at home, 9-23 the last 32 versus the AL East, and 0-6 the last six versus right-handed starters. Take Toronto. Thank you.

Tampa Bay Rays.

Diamond Play.

Game in 921.

5:10 PM PST/8:10 PM EST.

As we begin the second half of the baseball campaign, the Rays sit in second place in the competitive, AL East, 12- games back of the Yankees. However, they are a game and a half ahead in the Wildcard spot. On the other hand, the Royals dwell in the Central cellar, 13-games back in the division and 13 1/2 games back of a Wildcard slot. Kansas City owns one of the poorest home records in baseball at 19-27 at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals possess some of the worst statistics, both at the plate and on the mound. They are she definitely outclassed in this matchup. Drew Rasmussen and Brad Keller are scheduled for today. Rasmussen owns a very respectable, 5-3 record with a 3.22 ERA. While Keller is 5-9 with a 3.96 ERA. And in five career appearances against Tampa Bay, four of which are starts, he is 1-3 with a 6.86 ERA. The lackluster Royals lineup has trouble putting up runs against any staff. But against this staff, they will be shut down completely. Take Tampa Bay. Thank you.

San Francisco Giants/Los Angeles Dodgers under the total.

Home Run Play.

Games 951/952.

7:05 PM PST/1005 PM EST.

Both San Francisco and Los Angeles went into the All-Star break winning. The Giants were on a 7-3 run. while the Dodgers won nine of their last 10. It’s no secret that these two division rivals know each other very well. This season alone they played to four unders in the five matchups. Carlos Rodon and Mitch White are scheduled starters today. Rodon is 8-5 with a 2.66 ERA on the campaign. White is 1-2 with a 4.20 ERA this season. Rodon’s last 11 appearances have been seven unders, two overs, and two pushes. In White’s last five appearances, four have gone under the total. The under is 11- 2-3 in Los Angeles’ last 16 versus the NL West and 7 -1-1 in San Francisco’s last nine during game 1 of the series. Take the under. Thank you.

New York Mets on the money line.

Home Run play.

Game 907.

11:20 AM PST/2:20 PM EST.

The New York Mets are playing some amazing baseball. They have won four in a row and 10 of their last 14 outings. This includes Games 1, 2, and 3 of this series with the Chicago Cubs. With All-Star break beginning tomorrow, New York would love to widen their cushion in the National League East over the Atlanta Braves. They currently have a 2.5-game lead in this division. The Chicago Cubs are one of the most disappointing teams in the NL this season. They have lost nine straight contests, to drop them into a last-place tie with a Cincinnati Reds in the NL Central at 34-57. They are 15.5-games back at this point. In my opinion, the team has already thrown in the towel on the campaign playing with no heart or emotion. Both on the mound, and at the plate, the Mets significantly outclass the Cubs. They score a half run more per game while their pitching staff allows a full run less per game. There was a time when Chicago was dangerous at Wrigley Field. But this season they are a mere 17-32 at home. This does not bode well as they face a New York team that is one of the best in baseball when traveling, sporting a 30-19 road record. David Peterson and Adrian Sampson are scheduled starts today. Peterson is 5-2 with a 3.48 ERA this season, which includes a 2-1 record with a 2.84 ERA on the road. Sampson owns a 0-1 record with a 3.33 ERA. The team has lost two of his four starts. Going back to last season the Mets have taken six of the last seven meetings with the Cubs, are 4-0 the last four on the road, and 7-3 the last 10 versus right-handed starters. Take New York on the money line. Thank you.

Atlanta Braves on the run line.

Home Run Play.

Game 957.

1:05 PM PST/4:05 PM EST.

The Atlanta Braves are hot on the trail of the New York Mets in the NL East. Winners of 13 of the last 18 outings, Atlanta is just two-games back in the competitive division. With All-Star break just around the corner, they want to close that gap. There is no better opponent for them to face to achieve that goal than Washington. The Nationals possess the worst overall record in baseball at 30-62. The team has dropped 12 of their last 13 contests, finding new and improved ways to lose. The Nats offense, or lack thereof, ranks 27th in baseball in scoring, averaging a mere 3.85 runs per game. That would be bad enough. But their pitching staff ranks 29th, with the Team ERA of 5.14. As a matter of fact, in most offensive and pitching categories, they rank at or near the bottom in the Majors. The Atlanta has dominated Washington once again this season, taking nine of the 11 meetings between them and outscoring them 79-40. Max Fried takes mound on the road today. The left-hander owns a 9-3 record with a 2.56 ERA on the campaign as the team has won his last nine starts. Paolo Espino, who is making his 27th appearance, is only making his seventh start of the season. The right-hander has an 0-2 record with a 3.42 ERA. The team has lost his last three starts. Overall, this is a team that has dropped 20 of his 26 appearances in 2022, which does include six of his last seven. Atlanta is 15-4 the last 19 on the road, 37-16 the last 53 versus the NL East, and 38-16 the last 54 overall. The Braves account for approximately a run more per game while their pitching staff yields almost two runs less per game here. Take Atlanta on the run line. Thank you.

New York Mets Game 1 on the money line.

Early Game Winner.

Game 953.

11:20 AM PST/2:20 PM EST.

New York took Game 1 of this series on Thursday with authority, crushing Chicago, 8-0. That defeat handed the Cubs their seventh straight loss. In my opinion, this team has thrown in the towel already on the season. They are playing without any heart or emotion. It used to be that they were a good home team. That isn’t the case this season, as they are just 17-30 at Wrigley Field in 2022. Meanwhile they face a visitor who is extremely good on the road. The Mets are 28-19 as a guest this season. Taijuan Walker and Marcus Stroman are starting today. Walker, who is 7-2 with a 2.63 ERA on the campaign, has had six consecutive solid starts in which the team went 4-2. Stroman, who is 2-5 or 4.91 ERA this season, is absolutely horrible at home, going 0-3 with a 9.33 ERA. Both on the mound and at the plate, New York significantly outclasses Chicago. They are 4-1 the last five versus the Cubs, 4-1 the last five on the road, and 4-1 the last five versus the NL Central. The Cubs are 17-39 the last 56 at home, 4-10 the last four versus right-handed starters, and 4-10 the last 14 versus the NL East. Take the Mets on the money line. Thank you.

Los Angeles Dodgers on the run line.

Grand Slam Play.

Game 929.

6:35 PM PST/9:35 PM EST.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have already dominated their division. And in all sincerity, the National League. Today, they get an opportunity to also dominate the city of Los Angeles. This is a team that does very good in Interleague play, going 41-18 the last 59 in those contests. They are also very successful in playing the American League West, sporting a 30-12 record of the last 42 games against the division. Things aren’t looking too good for the Los Angeles Angels. They currently sit in fourth place in their division, 20-games back, dropping 10 of their last 12 contests. They lost both meetings against the Dodgers this season. And going back a bit further, they are on an 0-4 slide against their cross-town rivals. Clayton Kershaw and Patrick Sandoval are scheduled today. Despite missing five weeks of action due to a lower back issue, Kershaw is 6-2 with a 2.40 ERA on the campaign. Over his career he has had enormous success against the Angels, going 8-2 with a 2.31 ERA in 14 starts. Sandoval, despite an ERA of just 2.95 is only 3-4 on the season. Over his career, he has not done too well against the Dodgers, sporting a 0-2 record with a 4.76 ERA in four games, which includes three starts. And by the way, the team has lost six of his last seven appearances. Overall, the Dodgers account for more than a run more per game and allow just about a run less per game. Take Los Angeles Dodgers on the run line. Thank you.

Houston Astros on the run line.

Home Run Play.

Game 926.

5:10 PM PST/8:10 PM EST.

With the midway point of the regular season coming near, the Houston Astros have shown no signs of slowing down. They own are tied for second best overall record in all of baseball at 58-30. And currently have an 11-game lead in the American League West. They have had their way with this division, going 23-8 the last 31 versus AL west opponents. Today in Game 1 of this series, they face the divisions last place, Oakland Athletics. They have taken seven of the last eight meetings in this rivalry, which includes a 5-1 mark in 2022. Cole Irvin and Jake Odorizzi are scheduled starters today. Irvin, who is 3-7 with a 3.32 ERA this season has gotten decimated by the Astros in his career. In six lifetime starts against them, he owns a 0-4 record with a 5.57 ERA, which includes 0-1 mark this season alone. Odorizzi is 4-2 with a 3.38 ERA on the campaign. And over his last four starts, he seems to be getting even stronger, possessing a 4-0 mark with a 1.87 ERA.  In their five victories over the A’s this season, the Astros have outscored them by a combined, 27-10. Today’s matchup won’t be any different. They are 47-19 the last 66 during Game 1 of a series, 44-20 the last 64 at home, and 5-1 the last six versus left-handed starters. The Athletics are 2-8 the last 10 on the road, 0-5 the last five following an off day, and 15-38 the last 53 versus teams with a winning record. Take Houston on the run line. Thank you.

Tampa Bay Rays.

Home Run Play.

Game 966.

4:10 PM PST/7:10 PM EST. 

The Tampa Bay Rays are looking to what solidify their second place standing in the competitive American League East. The division is the only in baseball consisting of five teams with a winning record. However, the Rays are starting to distance themselves from the rest of the pack. They sit a game and a half ahead of both the Red Sox and the Blue Jays and 2.5-games ahead of the Orioles. What better opponent to face to achieve their goal than Boston. They have taken five consecutive meetings against their division rival and seven of the last eight this season alone. Just in this series they have won Games 1, 2, and 3 by a combined score of 20-8. It seems as though the Red Sox have had their 15 minutes of fame and the long stretch of the first staff of the regular season has taken its toll on them. They have now dropped seven of their last nine. Their pitching staff has totally fallen apart, allowing five runs or more runs in seven of those last nine outings. Playing in Tropicana Field is difficult on any visitor as the Rays are one of the best home teams in baseball, sporting a 28-17 record as host. Speaking of pitching, Kutter Crawford gets the start here for the guest. While he has not pitched too shabby in recent weeks, he does not have too many starts under his belt. This is just the fifth time he will take the mound as a starter in his short two seasons in the Majors. The way the Tampa Bay lineup has been exploiting the Boston pitching staff tells me he is in for a long day here today. On the flipside, Drew Rasmussen gets the nod at home. He has pitched quite well over recent weeks but a lack of run support has resulted in few wins. But his numbers are very respectable, a 5-3 record with a 3.10 ERA which does include a 3-0 mark with a 1.65 ERA at home this season. Look for Tampa Bay to extend their domination of Boston again today. Take the Rays. Thank you.

Baltimore Orioles.

Grand Slam Play.

Game 929.

5:05 PM PST/8:05 PM EST.

The hottest team in baseball is not the Yankees, the Astros, or the Dodgers. Don’t look now, but the Orioles have won nine consecutive games. Not only that, but they have hit the .500 at 44-44. One more victory and every single team in the American League East will have a winning record. With their current hot streak, only 3.5 games separate four teams in the division. The way Baltimore is playing right now, they can go into All-Star break in second place. What better team to face to achieve that goal than Chicago. The Cubs are riding a five-game losing streak and own one of the worst home records in baseball at 17-28 at Wrigley Field. In my opinion, Chicago has already thrown in the towel on the season. They’re playing without any heart or emotion. And I doubt things are going to get any better. This is a team which possesses a very erratic lineup and the 25th ranked pitching staff in baseball. Spenser Watkins takes the hill on the road. The right-hander has a 2-1 record with a 4.15 ERA this season. And he seems to be getting better as the campaign is progressing, going 2-0 with a 1.02 ERA in his last three turns. Justin Steele takes in mound at home. He is 3-5 with a 4.13 IRA in 2022. While he is striking batters out, the left-hander is also having a problem with control. To me, baseball is the streakiest of all the major sports and you cannot go against a team that is streaking like Baltimore is at the moment. They have taken both meetings against Chicago this season by a combined score of 13-5. The Cubs are 17-36 The last 53 at home and 7-20 the last 27 Interleague games, Take the Orioles. Thank you.

Los Angeles Dodgers.

Home Run Play.

Game 907.

4:45 PM PST/7:45 PM EST.

Los Angeles snapped their seven-game win streak yesterday in game 1 of this series to St. Louis, 7-6. The Dodgers have just a few games left before the All-Star break and would love to widen their lead in the NL West. This is a team that does not take losing lightly and are excellent in “bounce back“ mode. They have taken eight of the last 11 overall meetings with the Cardinals. And come in here today with Tony Gonsolin on the mound. The right-hander is a perfect, 11-0 on the campaign with an anemic ERA of just 1.62. This is a guy who owns a 4-0 record with a 2.21 ERA on the road this season. While the team has won his last eight turns. St. Louis sends veteran, Adam Wainwright to the hill. The right-hander has lost his last two outings to bring his record to 6-7 with a 3.15 ERA in 2022. Look for Los Angeles to get back on track here as they are 53-20 the last 73 versus the NL Central, 6-1 the last seven road games versus right-handed starters, and an overall 39-16 the last 55 games versus right-handed starters. Take the Dodgers. Thank you.

Houston Astros.

Home Run Play.

Game 971.

6:35 PM PST/9:45 PM EST.

With the Yankees starting to show signs of mortality, the Astros know they can go in to All-Star break possibly tied with New York for the best record in the American League and in all of baseball. It’s a slim chance, but it is still a chance. Houston is running red-hot winning 11 of their last 13 contests. Their lineup is exploding. In eight of those last 11 victories, they accounted for five or more runs. All this while their pitching staff has been absolutely outstanding. They have allowed more than three runs just three times in those last 13 overall games. They enter this match up with confidence knowing they have taken three straight and seven of the last 10 meetings this season alone over Los Angeles. Going back a bit they certainly have had their way in the series going 50-23 the last 73 overall meetings. Today Luis Garcia gets the road start. Despite coming off a tough outing, he recorded his fourth win in four straight turns. On the hill for the Angels is Noah Syndergaard. Overall, he has pitched well. However, run support has been an issue as the team has dropped five of his last six starts. Los Angeles is struggling to say the least. They are 3-13 the last 16 during Game 1 of a series, 8-24 the last 32 versus right-handed starters, and 6-15 the last 21 at home. Take the Astros. Thank you.

Cleveland Guardians.

Home Run play.

Game 916.

4:10 PM PST/7:10 pm est.

A half-game separates the AL Central’s second place Guardians and the third place, White Sox. I will tell you that neither team is piling up victories right now. However, Cleveland has taken four of five meetings with Chicago this season. And going back to last season, four the last five meetings at Progressive Field. Scheduled starters today are Lance Lynn and Cal Quantrill. Quantrill has a considerably lower ERA this season. And in eight career appearances versus the White Sox, which includes four starts, he has an ERA of 2.03. Lynn Lynn, in three starts at Progressive Field over his career is 1-2 with a 3.32 ERA. Lynn is only making his sixth appearance on the campaign while Quantrill is making his 17th. He has certainly been the more consistent of the two pitchers. The Guardians are 8-2 the last 10 home games versus teams with a losing record. Take Cleveland. Thank you.

New York Yankees.

Game 977.

4:05 PM PST/7:05 PM EST.

New York took Games 1 and 2 of this series with authority only to lose Game 3 in the 10th inning last night. Well folks, the Yankees do not take losing lightly. They certainly don’t take losing lightly to their archrival, the Red Sox. While Boston does occupy second place in the competitive American League East division by just a half-game, this team is certainly starting to show signs of fatigue. The lineup has been erratic at best, while they’re pitching staff has allowed five or more runs in nine of the last 12 contests. This does not bode well when that pitching staff has to face the top-scoring lineup in baseball. That’s right, New York accounts for over 5.22 runs per game, which tops the league. They also lead the league in OPS and home runs. All this while they possess the Majors No. 2 ranked pitching staff. Speaking of pitching, James Taillon and Nick Pivetta are scheduled starters today. The Yankees hurler is 9-2 with a 3.63 ERA on the campaign. And in for career starts against Boston, he owns a 2-0 record with a 1.46 ERA. The Red Sox starter is 8-6 with a 3.68 ERA in 2022. And in his career in four appearances, which includes three stars, is 0-2 with a 6.75 ERA versus the Yankees. New York is 5-2 the last seven meetings in Fenway Park and 10-3 the last 13 overall meetings with Boston. They are also 23-8 the last 31 versus the American League East, 39-12 the last 51 versus right-handed starters, and 24-8 the last 32 following a loss. The Red Sox are 1-4 the last five versus the American League East, 1-4 the last five versus right-handed starters, and 1-4 the last five at home. Take the Yankees. Thank you.

Los Angeles Dodgers on the run line.

Home Run play.

Game 960.

1:10 PM PST/4:10 PM EST.

Los Angeles has had their way with most opponents this season. But when it comes to Chicago, they have absolutely dominated. They have taken all six meetings with the Cubs in 2022. And going back a bit further, the Dodgers have taken nine consecutive matchups in this National League rivalry. LA is rolling, riding a five-game win streak, winning nine of their last 10 overall outings. Meanwhile Chicago is slumping, dropping three straight and five of the last seven. Both on the mound and at the plate, the Cubs are significantly outclassed here. When you match up a team that averages over five runs per game with a team that allows over five runs per game, bad things are going to happen. Drew Smyly will be making his first start in nearly six weeks. In six career appearances, which includes four starts against the Dodgers, the left-hander is 0-2 with a 4.22 ERA. Julio Urias takes the mound at home. He sports a 2.57 ERA on the campaign. And in his career, in five appearances, which includes three starts against the Cubs, he is 1-1 with a 3.38 ERA. The Cubs are 5-13 the last 18 on the road, 7-21 the last 28 versus the NL West, and 6-14 the last 20 following a loss. Take the Dodgers on the run line. Thank you.

Baltimore Orioles.

Home Run play.

Game 966.

4:05 pm pst.

Looks can be very deceiving my friends. Case in point, the Baltimore Orioles record. Yes, they are in last place, 20.5-games back in the American League East. However, the division is the only division in baseball that’s sports four teams with winning records. Meanwhile the Orioles themselves possess a 40-44 mark on the campaign. Trust me when I tell you if this ball club was in any other division in baseball, not only would they have a winning record, they might even be a division leader. They are currently riding a five-game win streak. This includes a Game 1 win yesterday over the Angels, 4-1. They have taken three of four meetings in 2022 with Los Angeles. And going back a bit further five of the last six overall matchups. Talk about a disappointing team. The Angels, which had some high hopes this season, are 17-games back in the West, sitting in fourth place, with a dismal record of 38-46. If you just look at the records on the road and at home in the situation it will make you gasp. Baltimore is 22-17 at Oriole Park, while LA is a 17-23 on the road. Reid Detmers and Tyler wells are scheduled. Detmers comes off two extremely bad outings, allowing nine earned runs in just 8.2 innings pitch. The team has lost his last six turns. On the other hand, Wells has allowed two runs or less in four straight appearances and has won his last five consecutive outings. The Angels are 1-12 the last 13 versus the American League East, 5-17 the last 22 on the road, and 8-21 the last 29 versus right-handed starters. Take the Orioles. Thank you.

Tampa Bay Rays on the run line.

Grand Slam play.

Game 979.

3:40 pm pst.

Tampa Bay owns sole possession of second place in the American League East by just a half-game. My friends, second-place in the toughest and most competitive division in all of baseball is big. With All-Star break just around the corner the Rays want, and more importantly need every victory they can earn right now. And playing the lowly Reds is perfect. Cincinnati owns the worst record in all the National League. They rank 21st in scoring and dead-last in the Majors in Team ERA. Speaking of pitching, Luis Castillo takes the mound at home here. There are rumors that he is a target with the trade deadline approaching. He comes off two solid performances. However, if you want to talk about solid performances, look no further than Tampa Bay starter, Shane McClanahan. He leads the American League in ERA, opponents average, and WHIP. Not to mention he is tied for the league-lead in strikeouts. He has allowed two or less runs in 11 consecutive turns. Meanwhile the team has won nine of his last 11 starts. The Tampa Bay bats have started to heat up. Just over the five victories in the last six outings their lineup has accounted for over 39 runs. This spells doom for Cincinnati. The Rays are 5-1 the last six games on the road, 8-2 the last 10 versus the NL Central, and 5-0 less five versus right-handed starters. Take Tampa Bay on the run line. Thank you.

Los Angeles Dodgers on the run line.

Home Run play.

Game 916.

7:10 pm pst.

Guys, I’m going to be very honest here. If I was a Chicago Cubs fan, or a season-ticket holder, I would ask for my money back. This team is playing with no heart or emotion whatsoever. Not only that, but it really feels like they’ve already thrown in the towel on the season. They may be sitting currently in third place in the NL Central, but they might as will be sitting on Mars. Let’s face it, the Cubs, Pirates, and the Reds really have no chance in this division, let alone at the playoffs. The NL Central is a two-horse race between the Brewers and the Cardinals. But that doesn’t mean they should stop trying. Having said that, the Cubs have lost all three meetings with the Dodgers this season. And going back a bit further, six consecutive matchups. Just this season alone, they’ve been outscored by Los Angeles, 20-3. But this is just indicative of their season. The only thing worse than their erratic lineup has been their deplorable pitching.  Today Mark Leiter Jr. gets the start. Come on guys, this guy was out of the Big Leagues since 2018. That’s how desperate this team has been to put some new and fresh blood on the field. He is currently the owner of a 2-2 record with a 4.85 ERA. Speaking of pitching, Tony Gonsolin takes the hill at home. He is a perfect, 10-0 on the season with a 1.54 ERA. In his 15 appearances in 2022, the right-hander has not allowed more than two earned runs in a single outing. So, both on the mound and at the plate Chicago is significantly outclassed her. Let’s face it guys, the Dodgers own the No. 2 scoring offense and the No. 2 pitching staff in the Majors. As I said, the Cubs are outclassed. There are also 4-10 the last 14 on the road and 0-4 the last four versus the NL West. Take the Dodgers on the run line. Thank you

Miami Marlins.

Best Bet play.

Game 907.

4:10 pm pst.

The New York Mets are starting to show signs of stress and fatigue. Their lineup has been erratic, while their pitching staff, although still respectable, has dropped to 13th in the league with a Team ERA of 3.85. Speaking of dropping, this team has lost five of the last nine outings for the reasons I just stated. They own a slim, 2.5-game lead in the NL East as the Atlanta Braves, the Philadelphia Phillies, and the Miami Marlins have all gained a little traction. Miami is starting to heat up, winning five of their last six contests. And today, they send Daniel Castano to the hill. The left-hander has allowed two runs or less in six of seven appearances in 2022. For New York, Trevor Williams gets the nod. The right-hander is 1-5 with a 4.34 ERA on the campaign. And in five career appearances, which includes three starts against the Marlins, owns a 0-1 record with a 4.26 ERA. My friends, I feel the wrong team is favored here. One team is running hot and the other is not. The Marlins are 5-0 the last five versus the NL East, 6-1 the last seven on grass, and 5-1 the last six versus right-handed starters.  Take the Marlins. Thank you.

Houston Astros on the run line.

Crusher play.

Game 974.

5:10 pm pst.

If any other team in baseball where on the eight-game win streak, we would certainly say they were running red-hot. However, it seems that the Houston Astros have been running hot all seasoned long. They own the Majors second best overall record at 53-27. Not to mention that they have a 13.5-game lead in the American League West. On the other hand, the Kansas City Royals are once again struggling, to say the least. They possess one of the worst records in all of baseball and dwell in the American League Central division at 29-50, a whopping 15.5-games back. Houston has taken four of the five meetings over Kansas City this season. Going back a bit the Royals are 0-4 the last four matchups at the Astros and an overall 1-6 the last seven match ups. Brad Keller and Christian Javier are starting pitchers today. Keller, is 3-9 with a 4.24 ERA. Javier, who is 6-3 with a 2.58 ERA on the campaign has never faced Kansas City as a starter (two relief appearances). The Royals are significantly outclassed in this matchup, both on the mound and at the plate. Take the Astros on the run line. Thank you.

Minnesota Twins

AL Central Game of the Week.

Game 965.

11:10 am pst.

As we near the midway point of the regular season, the Twins seem to be getting hotter while the White Sox seem to be cooling off. Minnesota has taken Games 1 and 2 of this series to now give them a 4.5-game cushion in the division. As a matter of fact, they have dominated the White Sox in 2022, taking all five meetings with their American League Central rival. Going back a bit they have taken seven in a row against them. Joe Ryan and Lance Lynn are scheduled starters today. Ryan owns a 6-3 record with a 3.00 ERA this season. As a second-year Major Leaguer, the right-hander has not faced Chicago in his career. Lynn is 1-1 with a 4.50 ERA on the campaign and is only making his fifth start of the year. While team has won three of his four turns, he has given up a total of 11 earned runs so far. He has had success against Minnesota over his career. But he still trying to get back in sync and is not the pitcher he once was. The White Sox lineup has certainly struggled recently. And facing the leagues sixth-ranked pitching staff, I don’t see things changing here for them. They are 1-6 the last seven at home. Take the Twins. Thank you.

Houston Astros on the run line.

MLB Crusher play.

Game 920.

5:10 PM PST/8:10 PM EST.

As we approach the All-Star break, the Houston Astros aren’t taking their foot off the gas. They have won seven in a row and nine of their last 10 contests. The team is perched atop the American League West with a record of 52-27, and a 13.5-game cushion in the division. They took Game 1 of this series yesterday 7-6, giving them three victories in the four matchups with the Kansas City Royals in 2022. Scheduled starters are Zack Greinke and Luis Garcia. The Royals right-hander is 2-4 with a 4.38 ERA on the campaign. In all sincerity, the 38-year-old is not the pitcher he once was. And now he must face an Astros lineup that is striding. Just over their current seven-game win streak, they have outscored opponents 41-12. Garcia has won his last three starts, owning a 6-5 record with a 3.54 ERA this season. Kansas City has trouble facing the right-handers going 16-35 the last 51 against them. To make matters worse they are dominated by AL West representatives going to 37-83 the last 120 versus the division. Houston is 42-19 the last 61 at home and 41-16 the last 57 overall. Both on the mound and at the plate, the Astros are far superior. Their lineup accounts for more than half a run per game, while their pitching staff allows just about two runs less per game. Take Houston on the run line. Thank you.