Taking the BREWERS. Tough spot for the Rox. Had them Monday and Tuesday. In LA. Extra innings in Chicago. Now in Milwaukee. Pen the difference maker in my eyes. This is a good team that I still think people are underestimating. 4* Money Maker MILWAUKEE BREWERS 

Going OVER tonight. Canucks give up goals. Flames with an average goalie. Something tells me this is 3-3 in the 2nd. 4* Total Money OVER Canucks/ Flames 

Taking OAKLAND. Have to grab the dogs at this price. As a Yankees fan, gotta say, scratching my head with Sevie getting the start. A 6.58 ERA in July, 4.86 in August, 3.98 September. 2.2, 5.2,7,5 - those are Sevie's 4 September starts. His first postseason last year, 4 starts 16 innings 10 earned runs. Oakland isn't a push over. 3-3 vs NYY this season. A's a tough little bunch. Who had these guys winning 97 games this year? I did have their over win total. But I wasn't expecting this. House money for the visitors tonight. 4* Money Maker OAKLAND A's 

Taking TORONTO and going PUCK LINE. You know we don't lay huge numbers. Not in MLB, and not on the ice. I want to play the over here also. Just not sure that Montreal can get 2 goals. 4* PL Money TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS 

Taking the ROCKIES. Had these guys yesterday, and faded the Cubs in the same spot. So again will side with the dogs. Freeland and Lester both come in dealing. That being said. I have faded the Cubs in too many to count spots since winning the World Series. Even this year, it is as if they just go thru the motions most of the time. Shocks me how they have trouble scoring sometimes. Now, both bullpens aren't that good. It could get ugly. Even fading Chicago I give them the edge here simply because in a win or go home, we will see Cole Hamels before the regular pen guys. That being said. This time of year, both teams are hot. Both pitchers in top form. But after losing at home yesterday, the pressure is on Chicago. Rox in back to back wild-card games losing last year in Arizona. I think they get that W and move on to Milwaukee next. 4* Money Maker COLORADO ROCKIES 

Taking the ROCKIES. Will also be on the Brewers when a line is posted.  No write ups today with day action. You know from the videos we've been in AC hitting all the sports books. 4* Money Maker COLORADO ROCKIES

Taking the BREWERS. 

Taking the RAVENS. Not sold one bit on the Steelers. Baltimore cashed for us nicely last week, (had Bucks on MNF). Ravens 5-1-1 last 7 ATS in the series. Pitt won both last year. Probably see some points tonight, but in the end, we get that outright win. 5* Best Bet BALTIMORE RAVENS 

Taking the CHARGERS. Not really a fan of laying 2 scores. But I think this is a spot where Rivers and the company drop 30+. Let's toss out the huge loss of Jimmy G. That has to suck the wind out what was thought by some to be a playoff bound season. We have see the CJ Beathard show behind center. Didn't we see an 0-9 start and he goes 1-5. I see the offense with points of 10-10-10-13 .. 21 at home vs NYG and 23 at Washington in his first start. Not sure how he pulled out 2 TDs. But I can't see him coming in and going toe to toe with Rivers. Chargers defense not elite. But neither are the Niners. 3rd road game in 3 weeks even though it is in state. 4* Money Maker LA CHARGERS 

Taking the GIANTS. You have to know by now how much I hate NY. But I am not blinded by my heart. They have some major problems. For me here, all about the spot for the Saints. Off a huge OT win at Atlanta. Division rival. Now back to back roadies. Home dog who finally got a win last week as a dog. Saints defense is far from decent and even farther from good. This NY team still has some weapons. Barring a huge shift in weather, (not calling for winds), this game should be wild one. We have cashed fading the Saints in Week 1, and playing them in Week 3. What is clear in all 3 games. They could easily be 3-0 or 0-3. Don't think they should be favored, especially outside on the road. 8* Sure Shot NEW YORK GIANTS

Going UNDER. Dallas has gone under in 11 of their last 12. This offense is sputtering. The defense has been solid. Lions off huge win Sunday night over the Patriots. Defense showed up finally for them. Or are the Pats slipping with Brady having trouble with nobody to throw to? Dak has nary a soul to throw to also. If we get steady Zeke, that milks the clock for us. Stat-ford, I mean Stafford can air it. But I just can't get off the fact of how poorly this Cowboys team has performed for almost a year now. 4* Total Money UNDER Lions / Cowboys 

Going UNDER here in Tennessee. Have you seen these two play? One, Wentz still shaking off the rust. Titans a tough team to play. Maybe their last 2 big wins, over the Jags 9-6 and Houston 20-17 were more being familiar with opponent and grinding out an ugly win. But Philly comes in with bigger fish to fry on deck as the Vikings come to down. An out of conference loss won't way as heavy. We saw the Eagles lose outright on the road in Tampa. Different offense in place though for Titans. Not going to shock me to see 17-3, 20-0, 20-17. First team to 20 wins. 4* Total Money UNDER Eagles/ Titans 

Taking the BENGALS. Have to fade the Falcons here. So we backed them against the Eagles and Panthers. But had New Orleans last week and will go against them again this week. That was a tough division game. OT to boot. And you had the ball pushed down your throat for TD in that OT. Injuries starting to mount for Falcons. Always a soft spot for Cincy and I don't know why. They always seem to break my heart as the calendar turns later and later in the fall months. Back to back roadies, and 3rd road game in 3 weeks has me down-grade this a bit. But Cincy has been a strong ATS team in Septembers. (15-6-2) 4* Money Maker CINCINNATI BENGALS 

Taking the PATRIOTS. Maybe I should have thought more about pupil facing teacher last week. Lions going all out for their coach, who knows a thing or 2 about the Patriots, after having their backs to the wall out of the gate. Well now it is time to back another home team with their backs to the wall. Not saying if NE loses here they can't real off 10 straight when they get their WRs back. But there is no way I can back Miami in this spot. Maybe Brady and Hoodie are on the outs. And if it is, so be it. We have always heard after a loss or 2. Well. this is it. Brady done. Pats done. Dynasty over. It takes a lot for not to be on the Dolphins. When I see 6.5, all I think about is Joe Public saying no way the Pats don't win by a TD. They've lost 2 in a row. They're due! - We all know that sports betting isn't that simple. It is simple for me though. If the end has finally arrived for New England, it will be with me backing them to win by a Touchdown over their division rival. Small play - 4* Money Maker NE PATRIOTS 

Taking the COWBOYS. Look. This is a difficult call I get it. We look at Dallas, the offense has been terrible, Dak,terrible for a years worth of games. Why will that change now? Well. For me, I really like this spot today. We have the Lions coming in off their Super Bowl. Let's face it. They get humiliated on MNF Opening night. They show up with about a quarter to play in SF to make the score respectable. Then, the game their new HC is probably most worried about. Not the Bears. Or Packers. Or Minny.. No. New England. His former boss. A team that is the Apex predator of all teams. The most hated QB and HC and franchise in all of football. And he only just left a few month ago with all he knew about all his players. Wish I really thought about that more last week cause I would have unloaded ML on the home dogs. So where to go but down? Dallas is the desperate team now. They will be the ones pulling tricks out there pockets. They need to do something, and they need it done yesterday. I am also on this under 44. Because of the Cowboys said woes on offense. But I think this defense is pretty good. They will give Stafford from problems. I see this shaping up to be a 23-13 type of game. 10* Money Bomb DALLAS COWBOYS 

Taking CAL and going ML. You can grab the points, but I think the Ducks will be prime for a road loss tonight. Man. We had a brutal loss backing Oregon last week. Putting that behind us though. But that is easy when you just lose some cash. We wake up and it is a new day. For the players. That is a really bad game. And for the coach, you have to be thinking, well, what the heck was he thinking! A kick in the teeth like that is tough to come back from. Being on the road makes it doubly tough. And as a fave, well good luck. Off a bye, have to grab the home dogs. 4* Money Maker CAL BEARS 

Taking FRESNO. Rested home team. I'm in. Toledo off a win over Nevada. But playing that game is much different than the Bulldogs on the road. Blocked punt and KO TDs help the cause. But Reno also has allowed 50pts in 8 of their last 12 games. Come on. Bulldogs should take care of business at home tonight. Fresno 9-2 ATS last 11 at home and 14-3 ATS last 17 overall. Not going to knock Toledo offense who has scored 60 twice this season. But this is a long way from Ohio vs a pretty solid defense. 4* Money Maker FRESNO STATE 

Taking OHIO STATE. Look. Not a fan of either school. OSU has the W's lately in the series, 5 of 6 SU. Penn State 3-1 ATS last 4. But the numbers show me how much more dominate Buckeyes have been. The Bosa loss can't be overlooked. This defense isn't elite. But McSorley hasn't matched last years numbers either. Haskins is putting up huge numbers for the OSU offense right now. These lines are normally double digits. 7, 17, 17.5, 14, 15. Now it's a baby number. 73-8 overall , 47-3 in Big 10 play for Meyer here at OSU. Lost at home 17-14 to Mich State in 2015. 2016, on this field 24-21. Remember that game. 21-17 OSU, line up for FG, blocked, to the house 24-17 PSU. And of course, who can forget them getting demolished 55-24 by Iowa last year. I see something close to a 10pt win here. 10* Money Bomb OHIO STATE 

Taking BOISE tonight. Will lay the big number. Had Boise in their no-show at Oklahoma State. Well this is the team they take out all that frustration on. Both teams off byes. So they each have had time to lick their wounds off losses. But this Boise team is much better. Hello. Laying 3 scores on the road. We are winning by 20. And could probably stretch this to a near 30pt in the area of 42-14 type of game. The defense for Boise should have no problems containing this Cowboys offensive unit. 5* Best Bet BOISE STATE

Taking NORTHERN ILLINOIS. Huskies the top dogs in the MAC for me. Off 3 straight losses. Iowa, Utah, Florida State. Pretty decent teams. EMU off a tough loss at San Diego State and a 1-2 road trip. Beat Purdue, lost to Buffalo. Northern Illinois though 16-1 SU last 17 vs Eastern Michigan. 10 straight. 7-3 ATS last 10. Now catching points? Maybe this is the old low hanging fruit game and NIU has fallen on hard times. But I need to see them in MAC play to make that determination.  4* Money Maker NORTHERN ILLINOIS 

Taking INDIANA. Small play here as we fade my state's laughing stock of a football team. Man. I really thought we could get a coach in here that could keep NJ's talented players home. This is as bad as things have been in like 20 years. As if losing to Kansas wasn't bad enough, they get housed by Buffalo. From the MAC? Who took off the entire 2nd half and Rutgers still didn't have a prayer. Indiana isn't a dominate Big 10 team. But they have been kicked around enough to want to lay some pain on a bad squad. Have to fade Rutgers at every turn from here on out. 4* Money Maker INDIANA HOOSIERS 

Taking TEXAS TECH today, going ML. We can grab them at 3.5/4, but I have faith in our home dog. I do like West Va. Have a nice Heisman ticket on Grier. But hitting the road vs offense. Should be a tad more difficult for the defense then the K-State squad they just faced. Or Youngstown. Or Tennessee. Game looks to play out high scoring as we see a 77 as the opening total. I'm rolling with the Red Raiders. 4* Money Maker TEXAS TECH

Taking BUFFALO. So, at first look, yes. Fade the Bulls off beating Rutgers. Yeah, Rutgers is not a good team. But it is still a Big 10 team, that you mauled on the road. Looking at the numbers, and being an NJ guy, we see that Buffalo really took the foot off the gas in the 2nd half. They are ready for Army. They face Army enough not to be had by their offense and the defense can make a stop or two. And what about Army. Man, tough loss at Oklahoma. I always give the service academies a bump in my ratings just because of the career paths they have chosen. It is do the job, back to work. But that is a draining affair. Again OT at Oklahoma. Offense held the ball for 45 minutes. Not tired at all here? They converted 3rd and 4th downs. Buffalo pulls away last for a double digit win. 8* Sure Shot BUFFALO BULLS 

Taking SEATTLE on the RUN LINE. Ok, no way I can ever grab LeBlanc laying this kind of wood. He has a nice 1.83 ERA his last 6 starts though. And the Rangers are checked out the year. 2-8 their last 10. Both wins over this Seattle team. Payback perhaps. Will look to play the Mariners all series long. 4* RL Money SEATTLE MARINERS

Taking COLORADO. Now normally, I would be looking at the the dog in this spot. But I cannot come anywhere near UCLA right now. The Westgate send out line for this was PK back in July. Well, when you lose your starting QB. A back up transfers. You have a young QB learning a new offense from an old NFL coach who ran a great College offense, and a father of a QB questions play calling. Safe to say you are having a tough go. Chip Kelly will have this team back on track soon enough. But it will take some time. Colorado cruising at 3-0. Will like to smack around the bigger PAC 12 name  and has revenge for 27-23 loss last year. No lack of focus for Buffs. Bruins with 12 straight losses away from the Rose Bowl. The Colorado defense isn't any great shakes for sure. But the offense is running very well right now. Should easily get to the mid 30s and that should be enough for a double digit cover. 10* Money Bomb COLORADO BUFFALOES 

Taking the TWINS. Probably should just grab the RUN LINE all weekend vs White Sox. Will be fading CWS both games of the double header. Chicago has all but packed it in. Home team will want to win for the fans who are showing up. Twins haven't quit as they are winners of 7 of their last 10. Sox 3-7, all but have checked out. 4* Money Maker MINNESOTA TWINS

Taking the PIRATES. Another team that has not sent up the white flag. 7-3 their last 10. 5 straight losses for the Reds. And 5 runs in those games. A 3-7 run that include getting shut out 4 times and scoring 1 run twice. 4* Money Maker PITT PIRATES

Taking the TWINS. Probably should just grab the RUN LINE all weekend vs White Sox. Will be fading CWS both games of the double header. Chicago has all but packed it in. Home team will want to win for the fans who are showing up. Twins haven't quit as they are winners of 7 of their last 10. Sox 3-7, all but have checked out. 4* Money Maker MINNESOTA TWINS

Taking the VIKINGS. Maybe this is a sucker play. I see 6.5 in spots, 7. A few 7.5 - For me. A total overreaction line off Minny losing at home to the Bills. No way around it. Do we forget last year in Minny, Rams scored on first drive, then, nothing. 24-7 win with the Vikes scoring 17 in the 4th. This is a HUGE gave for Minnesota. Off a terrible loss. They have a tie. They need a Win. Rams are as talented as any team in the league. Some CB problems now for LA. Cousins needs a good game. He beat the Rams last year while playing for the Redskins. Believe it or not I am also liking the Over 49.5 a bit. Revenge yes for the Rams. But Vikings really with their backs to the wall tonight. 4* Money Maker MINNESOTA VIKINGS 

Taking NC tonight. Just think this is too many points, even with a road team on a short week. This is still a conference game. National TV. Heels will be pumped up. Miami defense is solid. They have solved their QB troubles. But laying 18 in a conference game. Visiting coach on a bit of a hot seat. Dogs for me. 4* Money Maker NORTH CAROLINA 

Taking the ROCKIES. So worried about starting my football for the weekend, totally missed out fading the Phillies for the rest of the season. Put a fork in these guys. We will lay the most I have laid all year with Colorado. 4* Money Maker COLORADO ROCKIES 

Taking the MARINERS. Wish that the sites had a RL for Seattle at +170 like we are seeing for Oakland right now. Well, we cashed the A's last night and they wrapped up a Wild Card spot. I know that we can think, well, A's will want to maybe go for home field. Maybe. But these guys have been absolutely rolling for months. They celebrated, as they should after clinching a playoff spot. Leake and the Mariners have some pride and will want to get a win after watching Oakland dance on their field last night. 4* Money Maker SEATTLE MARINERS 

Taking OAKLAND. Seattle playing out the string. Can't see them really playing with much fire. Paxton back after being out with pneumonia. Not sure how much he has in the tank. A's still fighting for that Wild Card home game facing the Yankees. I'll grab them as small dogs tonight. Mariners 1-5 last 6 at home. 4* Money Maker OAKLAND A's 

Taking TAMPA here. I did a video way back in mid-July taking the Bucs in Week 1 over the Saints. Lo and behold not only did they roll the Saints, the come back vs the rested Super Bowl Champs and deliver another outright win as short dogs. Now they get the 0-2 desperate Steelers and again, an ever so slight home dog. I know Pitt needs this win. But this team is in turmoil right now. No Bell. Players calling out Bell. Bryant twitting about getting traded to prove he's good. That is a lot of off shield non-sense. Not to mention their on field play which hasn't been all that spectacular. Enter TB. I said I like FitzMagic behind center better than Crab Legs. Guy is a gritty vet. We saw him lead the Jets to some wins with his veteran presence and players around him. Same spot here. Jackson and Evans are good players with some time under their belts. Something to prove to nay-sayers. OJ Howard had 6 TDs last year. He's a good TE who I think should get to 10 TDs if Fitz is here the entire year. Just a whole different atmosphere in Tampa. Players saying if they are winning, Crabby shouldn't get the starter spot back. Give me the Bucs again. 5* Best Bet TAMPA BAY BUCS

Taking the PATRIOTS tonight. Not wasting any time getting down on this game. Will probably see some 7s by game time. Hate taking a public team like this, especially in an ESPN spot like this. But I can't fade Brady and Hoodie off a loss. Especially when we see Brady yelling at teammates. Pats don't lose many game a year. Losing to a tough defensive team like the Jags on the road is one thing. Them losing to this Lions team. Not likely. Ex DC faces mentor. Give me BB all day long. This Lions defense hasn't looked good in its first 2 games. Matt STATSford seems to be good only in garbage time. This game to me has 37-20 written all over it. 5* Best Bet NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 

Taking ARIZONA. Going ugly, sure. But do you really have that much faith in this Bears team laying this on the road? This is a big number for a young team. I know they have a good defense. And that is a nice edge. Would it be shocking to see Josh Rosen come in ala Baker Mayfield style and pull out the win this afternoon? I faded the Cards last week against the Rams. But like Week 1, I am back on them at home. It would really help the cause if we used our great RB more. That would really make life easier for whoever is behind center. We have seen the Bears in back to back prime time games. Blowing a lead vs GB and then beating Seattle, who, people still bet on like it's 2014. Public will be all over Chicago. Arizona off one of the worse performances of the season so far. Might also be looking at the Under 38 here. But right now, 4* Money Maker ARIZONA CARDINALS 

Going UNDER the total. Ok. So Dallas has a decent defense I think. Seattle offense nothing special. Cowboys OL once the best in the league, has a couple issues. We won't even start on the lack of fire-power on Dallas O. Until I see a lot more out of the Cowboys offense, I think the Under is an auto-play for me right now. 4* Total Money UNDER Dallas/ Seattle 

Taking the SAINTS early. Should probably go ML for +150 the way we have cashed NFL. But we aren't greedy. We grind out day in, day out. I know NO has not looked good this year. I faded them Week 1. Backed them Week 2. And here we are again. Big edge for me is the Saints staff. We have seen this Atlanta offense sputter for over a year now with their play calling. Maybe Sark opens things up. Even if that is the case, NO has some horses of their own. We haven't really anything close to an 'A' game from New Orleans. Falcons a very good team, but I think they clipped here at home. 4* Money Maker NEW ORLEANS SAINTS 

Going UNDER the total here. Somehow the Titans pulled out a win with Blaine Gabbert under center, 20-17 over the Texans. Even in a potential let-down spot off a big win over the Pats, I can't see this defense giving up 20 points. They have double revenge from last year. That is a nice little extra motivation. Where this line is at, it shows me that Mariotta will probably be under center. I would think it would be closer to 9-10 if it is Gabbert facing this defense. Fournette still a little banged up. I can see the Jags going through the motions and still pulling out a 23-9 game here. 4* Total Money UNDER Titans/ Jags

Taking the REDSKINS. Faded these guys in Week 1. Was going to fade them in Week 2 but was worried about any hurricane remaining weather with dome Colts in town. But this is an easy play for me. One. I like Alex Smith. That guy is not going to do anything stupid to hurt you. Two. How about GB's first 2 games this season. A huge come from behind win over the Bears when Rodgers went out, then returned. Last week, they blow a lead. Had a bad call against them. Should have lost on FG. End up in a tie. How do they respond off 2 last second games like that. And hit the road for the first time this season. Plus, you see this line, some 2.5s even. You know just like me. You hear in your sleep, some uniformed troll saying how easy Packers are this week. Same line they said last week in Philly / Tampa game. home dog please. 4* Money Maker 

Taking the NINERS. Faded these guys Week 1 vs Minny and was sweating bullets before pulling out the cover. But Jimmy G can play. And this is a nice number to grab on SF as dogs. KC defense not exactly world beaters. Early line on this was 2, 2.5. Now we are 6.5 and 7. Niners as a dog will always be something I look for. Jimmy G 8-1 SU and 7-2 ATS in his brief career. Against a defense that gives up some points, I'll grab the dogs. 4* Money Maker SF NINERS 

Taking the RAVENS early. Catching Denver in their first road game of the year. 1-9 ATS and SU last 10 on the road. Coming cross country. Off a last second win over the Raiders. We have extra rest. Broncos in my eyes, paper tigers. I think the Ravens are the better team. Plain and simple. Coaching edge in our favor. Defense should be able to contain Keenum. Denver held off a bad Seattle team. They need a miracle comeback vs a Raiders team that in its first 2 games, seem to only show up for 1st halves. No such luck today. 10* Money Bomb BALTIMORE RAVENS 

Will grab ARIZONA STATE. Big dogs for sure. Faded Washington last week and couldn't cash. But the offense to me is still a bit of a question mark. I get the huge revenge angle for Washington. Arizona State has 12 straight covers with 11 straight-up wins vs Washington! What the heck is that? This is a big number, and ASU has played decent for Herm. 4* Money Maker ARIZONA STATE 

Taking OREGON. Will grab the ducks on the ML. I just think this is a different team when Herbert plays. This guy makes the offense go. 52ppg down to 15ppg - I know Stanford is good. They have a Heisman guy in RB Love. But I feel the Ducks want to show they are back after 4-8 and 7-6 seasons. This is a huge game for the program in a revenge role. 5* Best Bet OREGON 

Taking LA TECH. So nice little spot to grab 3 TDs. LSU stole our soul last week as we backed Auburn. But off that huge upset, we get them in a bit of let-down spot. Nothing like a last second win and then a game vs a mid-major. Make no mistake though, this big brother/ little brother fight has huge implications for the dogs. How many of this kids grew up wanting to play for LSU? And they are at La Tech. Total disrespect card to be played along with huge dogs in an instate battle. Skip Holtz group should battle for their conference championship. I am still not sold on LSU even after that big road win. Down 21-10 last second FG to win on road. Ole Miss on deck. LSU should win, but I can't see them covering this number vs rested dog with a chip on their shoulder. 5* Best Bet 

Grabbing RICE and the points. Owls have covered 6 of the last 8. Off a bye (last played at Hawaii), while Southern Miss bye caused by Hurricane. Southern Miss is probably the better team based on Rice's 1-11 record last season. But sometimes you get a new coach and every thing changes. They have covered both games vs Houston and Hawaii putting points on the board. Against Houston, they put points up early. In Hawaii, it was late. That is where that long travel comes into play. But it also shows no quit. So we get an under-achieving Southern Miss team laying a pretty big number. Give me the hungrier team with something to prove. 5* Best Bet RICE OWLS 

Taking MARSHALL. Will sprinkle some +180 ML on this puppy also. I like the Herd team. A lot of starters back. Could battle for top spot in CUSA East and get into the Championship Game. Have to love a home dog vs Power 5 school. Also playing with revenge. NC State for me is a mid-pack ACC team. Wolfpack defense for me allows us to cover, and even get the outright win. 8* Sure Shot MARSHALL 

Taking TCU. I am tossing out Herman's great under dog record. Because Gary Patterson has absolutely owned Texas. 155-33. That isn't a typo. Last 4 games vs Texas, Horned Frogs 155-33. I think this line is a little short. Texas pulled out a big home win over SC. While TCU was undone vs Ohio State with some miscues. Well they take out that frustration on in-state rival and shows the State of Texas where the premier program is. 4* Money Maker TCU HORNED FROGS 

Taking VIRGINIA as our Top Play. Like this team. Like the coach. Clearly 2 programs going in opposite directions. Petrino at the 'Ville misses Lamar Jackson behind center. I just can't see them really keeping pace with the Cavs. Bronco Mendenhall will have the team focused in revenge mode. Too much offense as Virginia jumps out fast (last week 35-7 3 minutes to go in 2nd Q) and never looks back. 10* Money Bomb VIRGINIA CAVALIERS 

Taking IOWA STATE. So a lot of things working here. We Akron off their first Big 10 win beating Northwestern on the road. Back to back roadies vs Power 5 schools. Last year 41-14 Zips lost at home. Riding high after win and thinking they can knock off another Power 5 school? Let-down game after huge victory? What about the Cyclones desperation? Sitting at 0-2, these guys in the all too familiar 'circle the wagon' situation. TCU and Oklahoma State road trips await. You think these guys are looking ahead? They already know their schedule. No way they under estimate Akron here. Especially with them coming in off a win. 4* Money Maker IOWA STATE 

Taking USC. Said on twitter the other night the send out line on this was USC -15.5. 15.5! SC has looked terrible the last 2 weeks vs Stanford and Texas. Offense sputtering. Getting stuffed at the 1 in that Texas game was really the turning point for me. Up 14-13 and going in, that changes everything. And on the road, that will suck the wind right out of your sails. Wash St comes in averaging 40ppg. But this is a big step up from Eastern Washington. Think the proverbial hot seat is entering the picture for the staff at USC. The good news is that Helton and Co. have won 12 straight at home. And, will be looking for revenge for last years road loss. Desperate team, I'll lay the short number. 4* Money Maker USC TROJANS 

Taking the INDIANS, fading the Sox as they clinched last night vs hated Yankees in the Bronx. I saw this early today and the Indians were a small dog. I held off putting the game out because I was waiting for the line flip. I think we get a couple innings of Sale, then some guys we can rake and punch across some runs. 4* RL Money CLEVELAND INDIANS 

Taking FLORIDA ATLANTIC. Well, Lane laid an egg for us way back in Week 1. But I will grab him and his squad as a nice double digit dog tonight. I like UCF. And I think the Heupel hire is solid. But this is still his 3rd game as HC. This is a HUGE game for not only bragging rights of these smaller schools, but has monster ramifications for recruiting the same players. And let's be honest, the way Florida and FSU have fared lately, they can be moving up on the players they are going after. That is a different write up all together. So I like FAU and the points. Just think this is going to be a lot closer than this line. 6-1 ATS as double digit dog for the Lane Train. 4* Money Maker FLORIDA ATLANTIC 

Taking the BROWNS. Yeah - You can say it is tough backing a team as a FG fave when they haven't won a home game since Dec 2016! We can say Cleveland could, or should be 2-0 if they had a decent field goal kicker. We can say with certainty that the Browns do have a good defense. And that my friends, is why we are rolling with Cleveland. Tough spot for a rookie QB, on the road, and a short week for the icing on top. Was also thinking about the Under but will just attack the small home fave and build our bankroll. 5* Best Bet CLEVELAND BROWNS 

Going CUBS on the RUN LINE.. Sorry for the late add guys. Was down in AC checking out the Bally's Wild West Sports Book. And lost track of time. Tri-State gamblers. Come say hello if you see me in any of the NJ books. -- So we cashed last night with Cubbies. Will do it again. Think Arizona is playing out the string. Cubbies still fighting. 4* RL Money CHICAGO CUBS 

Taking the CUBS. Wanted to also sprinkle in some on the +145 RL. For me, D-Backs are done. Dropped 3 straight, 5 of 6 and 8 of 10. Think we can end talk of a Wild-Card berth. Cubs fighting the Brewers for the Central. A 2.5 game lead. They can't afford to lose. And I am not saying, well they have to win so they win. But I think that teams that are more focused are the clear play over a team that is deflated and playing out the string. Chicago has won 5 of 6 here in Arizona. 4* Money Maker CHICAGO CUBS

Going UNDER the total. Got hurt yesterday with our totals, but will attack again under the number. Bears have a good defense. I think they get after Russell Wilson tonight. This Seattle O has some problems. Wilson is a very good QB, and has solid stats on MNF. But the problem is the rest of the team just is not at that level. Off a terrible game at Denver (470 yards allowed), now in a back to back road situation. I think HC Pete Carroll gets the troops to rally off that game. Don't see many points. First team to 20 probably wins this thing. Seattle under in 5 of their last 7 on the road. Bears under 6 of their last 7 overall and under 6 of their last 8 at home. 4* Total Money UNDER Seattle/ Bears 

Taking the METS. These guys putting together some wins, while Philly has been in a slide. Wheeler has been very sharp the 2nd half.  8-1 with a 1.32 ERA, 69 strikeouts and 12 walks in 68 innings. I'll grab the small road dog throwing the pitcher with some solid road stats to help our cause. Mets 10-2 in Wheeler's last 12 starts and are 5-2 his last 7 starts vs Phillies. 4* Money Maker NY METS

Taking the GIANTS tonight. Last week we faded NY in our big GOW and cashed our 10* on the Jags. Well we are on the G-Men for Sunday night. One, I am a Cowboys fan. But I don't let teams I like blind me. Garrett has to go as HC. I have been saying this for the last few years. Anyone who has purchased plays gets a full run down on why he is a terrible coach. Like I said last week. I thought Coughlin would really fire up the players to avenge his firing. Tough spot for NYG against a very good defense. Dallas defense is ok, but nothing like the Jags. Eli has some players to help with ODB back and Barkley in the backfield. Can't count out the banged up Dallas OL. Giants never had problems generating pressure on Cowboy QBs. Dallas O in turmoil. Stacked Ds all year to shut down Zeke and force Dak to beat you with one of the worse WR groups in the league. Giants 5-2 ATS last 7 in the series. 10* Money Bomb DALLAS COWBOYS 

Taking the RAMS. Will lay this very hefty number. And I'm a dog guy. Especially with a division foe like this. But Arizona looks bad. I had them last week. And maybe this number is pumped up a FG based on how poorly they looked last week. But do we expect a big offensive game here? Fact is, (we had Raiders/Under) the 2nd half of MNF the Rams found their groove on both sides of the ball. This is their home opener. Against a team they demolished last year by a combine score off, stop me if you have heard this 100 times already this week, 66-15. What has changed? Cards bring in a new HC in Steve Wilks, a DC guy. Preseason is one thing. Everyone playing hard for the new regime. Regular season a lot different as every team is playing hard, on every play. Arizona O build around their stud RB. But if Rams get off to a fast start. Which, judging by last year, and 2nd half Monday night, they will. That renders their opponents best player useless. 23 points in the second half. Defense with 3 INTs. I get Bradford is a decent game manager. And you have Fitz at WR, Johnson at RB to try to milk the clock and score some points. But are they putting up over 20? Because I don't see their defense holding the Rams to less than 34. This has 34-13 written all over it. 40-17 wouldn't shock me. 4* Money Maker LA RAMS 

Going UNDER the total. Chargers coming out east. Early start. I know LAC allowed some points last week. But we can't overreact to that. KC has some weapons, Bills not so much. This team was going to struggle this year. And they will. 47-3. Both defenses with something to prove after giving up a combined 85 points last week. As of this writing, I am actually leaning Bills and the points here on Tuesday night.  4* Total Money UNDER Chargers/ Bills 

Taking the DOLPHINS here. Have to say. Had the Under in their Game 1. After a few weather delays, we got a shoot out. We did cash the Jets as a nice dog outright. But I think we our getting some value in this spot. Jets looked great. But let's be honest here. Rookie QB now making his second start. Every team looks bad in this division because the Patriots sit a the top. But I think Miami will toss some new wrinkles at the rookie. The defense isn't a bad unit. Offense is decent enough. Again, I think we have extra value based on the Monday night factor. 5* Best Bet MIAMI DOLPHINS 

Opinion 

Taking the METS. Getting arguably the best pitcher in baseball or at least the NL this year. Possibly CY Young winner. As a huge dog. Sign me up. I know Sale is good. But are the Sox really letting this go 7-8-9 innings. They are setting up their playoff rotation. Time to rest guys. Sale has had some bad Septembers. Give me New York here. 4* Money Maker NY METS

Going UNDER the total. Now. Had Falcons and Under in the Eagles first game. I expect the defense to show up again. And I had Tampa and the points in their monster win on Sunday. 48 points. And this opens at 44, some 43.5 around. Look. Eagles have a defense. And, I thought TB would have an improved D. But Foles is not Dome Drew Brees. And as much as I like FitzMagic as a steady vet, now 3-1 in his Tampa starts, this is a tougher battle. Philly with extra rest can only help the defense better prepare. While the Bucs let it all hang out vs a division rival. First glance has me looking towards the Eagles. But sometimes when a line looks to go to be true, it often is. for now 4* Total Money UNDER Eagles/ Bucs 

Taking the VIKINGS. Rodgers plays, doesn't play. Wouldn't make much difference to me. Like I said last week in taking Minny. Best defense in football. Bears are pretty good. But GB gets another angry division foe. I think Minny is reppin' the NFC in the Super Bowl. I am not that high on Packers defense. Rodgers could be fired up. Vikes knocked him out of game last year on a 'cheap shot.' But we do know that Minny has no qualms about taking shots on the QB. And real fast to last week vs SF. A bit sloppy in the cover. But maybe they were just a tad more focused on this match-up instead. And as long as we are on last week. How about that comeback. Bears, whoever. down 20-0 3 minutes left in the 3rd? That is a lot of gas being used up in the tank. 5* Best Bet MINNESOTA VIKINGS

Taking the STEELERS. Not going to over react to 5 TOs on the road and a tie at Cleveland. They could have, and probably should have won that game anyway. Now they are home. Big Ben totally different QB at Heinz field. Numbers back it up. Bell loss not the problem in their last game. KC will be in another shoot-out. Difference being, Pitt has a defense that can make stops. Back to back road games for KC. I think this is a 10pt win for the home team. 8* Sure Shot PITTSBURGH STEELERS 

Taking UTAH. Utes have played these guys tough last 2 years. Not thinking much have changed. Tough test again on the road for Washington. They couldn't get it done vs Auburn. Tigers better than these Utes for sure. But a tough conference foe on the road. Not an easy task. Have to grab the home dogs. 4* Money Maker UTAH 

Going UNDER. Not sure where the points for USC will come from. I don't think the Texas defense is as bad as it appears. I think this will be a 27-13 type of game. 4* Total Money UNDER Texas/ USC

Taking PURDUE. I know MizzU has revenge for last years loss (35-3). But this is a tough spot. Boilermakers now 0-2 after a terrible loss to Eastern Michigan. 0-2 and desperate. First road game of the year. Plus, Tigers have South Carolina on deck. I have this game as a toss up. So getting this amount of points on the home dog is a big bonus. 4* Money Maker PURDUE BOILERMAKERS 

Taking ALABAMA. I don't know. I can see this being a 30 point game. Tide can really name the score. I had Bama last year and they rolled these guys. I know that previously, Ole Miss had won 2 of the last 3 before getting demolished last year. I think we can see something like that again tonight. 4* Money Maker ALABAMA 

Taking TEXAS TECH. Not sure why all the love on Houston. This team really has only a few good games under their belt. Both HCs, for me, are on the proverbial 'hot seat'. Maybe a bit more at TT. I think this could be a back and forth affair. I will back the Red Raiders. 4* Money Maker TEXAS TECH 

Taking NORTH TEXAS. Like this little squad. Arkansas blew a 27-9 lead last week. Will have their hands full with a Fine QB for NT. Mean Green should be able to put up some passing yards with the best QB in conference.  Enough points for us to easily back NT. 8* Sure Shot NORTH TEXAS 

Taking BOISE here. Will grab the small points with the dog. I know a lot of times I am grabbing MLs at 3 or less. But I can see this one really coming down to something late. For me, the Boise defense is the difference maker. 10 guys back on that side of the ball. Cowboys always tough at home, especially when you see this short number. But a new QB behind center, vs a team that is always tough. Again. Comes down to someone making a stop. And I am betting on the road dogs to come through. 4* Money Maker BOISE STATE 

Taking AUBURN today. Look. I had LSU on the ML over the Hurricanes. But I am laying it and expecting a 15-20 point win Saturday afternoon. Right off the bat - Huge revenge spot for us blowing 20-0 lead last year. Home team on a 16-2 SU and 13-4-1 ATS run. LSU still has some QB issues. Do we really think they are coming in here and winning? Because, if I am taking a dog, I think it wins outright. I don't think the back door will be in play here. Guess people forget that Auburn smacked both Georgia and Alabama when they were ranked #1 on this field. This is a good Tigers team. 10* Money Bomb AUBURN TIGERS 

Taking OHIO here. Nearly made this a ML play. I have Ohio as the best in MAC East. I know Virginia isn't a sexy big school, but for the MAC, it's a big game. Off their bye week, I expect them to be more than ready to hang with this ACC team. Now. We did cash backing Virginia last week. But in this spot, game being played in Vandy's Stadium with Hurricane in town. I can't think they are fully focused here. As much as they need this win, I think Ohio is the hungrier team with less on their plate right now. Bobcats can stop this run game and force Perkins to beat them with his arm which he hasn't shown much consistency in doing. Solich is a solid mid-major coach and has pulled some upsets out of his hat before. 5* Best Bet OHIO BOBCATS 

Taking PITT. Almost went ML here. I'll grab the home dogs off a rough game as they were humbled by in state big brother, Penn State. G-Tech defense for me is why I lean on the homers. Don't see them making a key stop along the way. A little revenge on tap at Heinz today. 4* Money Maker PITT PANTHERS 

Going SYRACUSE on the ML in this spot. You can grab 3. But really. If it's that close, I am betting on the Orange to get the outright win. Westgate sent this out as a GOY at FSU -9.5. I would have been on Syracuse then also. Fact is for me, I don't think Noles are that good. They weren't good last year. They really haven't impressed this year. We did cash with Va Tech over them already this season. I'm still trying to figure out all the love for Willie Taggart. Guy was 47-50 before coming to FSU. Am I missing something in his coaching history? Getting South Florida ranked in 2016 is what got him the job here? He'll get top Florida recruits? Syracuse isn't anything special. But Dino Babers at least has shown me he can produce. 7-5, 12-2 at Eastern Illinois ranked 25th and 4th. Bowling Green 8-6, 10-3 pair of Bowl Games. Syracuse a pair of 4-8 to start, and 2-0 here in Year 3. They had a couple tough road losses to LSU and NC State covering as big dogs. They squeezed out 3pt home wins over Pitt and that epic Clemson game. They hit the road for a pair of tough back to back losses at Miami and FSU. The wheels came off the next 3 games, but that was a very good showing for this team in my eyes. I think we have the better coach. The players obviously will be playing with a chip on their shoulder. Hate that the Orange are getting public love, but we are riding the home dogs. 4* Money Maker SYRACUSE 

Taking RUTGERS on the ML. I know. Why in the world are we taking a stab with arguably 2 of the worse teams in Power 5 play. But Kansas is off their first win in what seems like a decade. Maybe they think they can get a 2 game win streak since Rutgers comes in getting trucked by Ohio State. But the Jayhawks are not the Buckeyes. You have to know that Rutgers will be eyeing this as a must win game as they aren't ready for Big 10 power house teams. And like us taking Syracuse on the ML. If we think that we cover getting 3 points, then why not put a couple more bucks in our pocket on the ML. I'm not thinking we lose 24-23 on a last second FG. 4* Money Maker RUTGERS 

Going UNDER the total tonight. Starting out last week with Falcons and the Under. Will be using Cincy as a Free Pick though. Ravens have lost 7 of the last 9 SU (doggy is 6-2 SU/ ATS L8) in the series averaging less than 20ppg. In fact, huge revenge spot as the Bengals knocked Baltimore out of the playoffs on a 4th down play to end the year and put the Bills in the playoffs in Week 17. We have a pair of division rivals facing off. Two teams that know each other pretty well. Cincy on a 7-3 Under run at home. Ravens 8-3 Under run last 11 in AFC North play. Under has cashed 4 of the last 5 in the series. 4* Total Money UNDER Ravens/ Bengals 

Taking WAKE here. There is a lot of love coming down on BC. And I get it. I like their HC. They are in a revenge spot from last years game. Hurricane approaching so maybe Wake isn't 100% focused on football. But the Eagles are not a good bet covering the number as a fave. They thrive more in a dog role when nobody is counting on them. Might be looking to pull the trigger on the Under 55.5 here. If the winds start picking up early and heavy rains come into play. 4* Money Maker WAKE FOREST 

Taking OLD DOM. So lost with these guys in Week 1. I really thought they were going to be an improved team. Have them Over their season win total. Will go ML. A rarity for me with a fave, albeit a small one. 4* Money Maker OLD DOM

Taking ARIZONA and will look for the big payday on the RL. If I am backing Corbin and the DBacks, I am not looking at a simple 1-0 win. Corbin has some good road splits on the year. 2.86 ERA in 14 starts, a 1.05 WHIP and respectable .211 BAA. Career wise, 8-3 4.66 vs Rox - 1-0 this year 3.60 ERA in 2 starts. But on the other side we have Gray. Right off the bat we see Arizona has had success vs him. 0-2 6.23 ERA here at home. A 4.98 ERA in 6 career starts vs Arizona. He has been hit at home this year. 4.56 ERA in 13 starts, .264 BAA and 1.35 WHIP. We will back the road team here. 4* RL Money ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS 

4* Total Money UNDER Raiders/ Rams

Taking the RAIDERS. Think these guys can score a bit. I am on the Under 49.5 already, but am coming in on the puppy. Not sure what we see out of the Rams as this is a non-conference throw away game with Arizona on deck. Enough points to roll the dice. 4* Money Maker OAKLAND RAIDERS

Taking the JETS here on Monday night. Think this team is going to surprise some people this season. Think they have some players on both sides of the ball. For the Lions, a new regime. New HC takes over. And to be honest, I don't think he is some defensive wizard. Wasn't like the Patriots were a Top 5 defense in his time over there. Yeah, they are paying their QB a ton of cash. But I can't see this group being a .500 team. I see this 6.5 and can here every square in NJ at one of the new sportsbooks saying, uh, Jets are crap, Bowles sucks. No way the Lions don't win by a touchdown. 4* Money Maker NY JETS

4* Total Money UNDER Redskins / Cardinals 

Taking CAROLINA. Will grab the Panthers at this price. I like Dallas. Am a Cowboys fan. And they have much better ATS on the road than at home. But this team to me, isn't going to be that good. Unless a couple WRs really have huge years, this is a lost season. Load up the line, control Zeke, let Dak have one of his WRs beat you. That plays well into a good Panthers defense. Not a huge fan of Cam. But the guy has the weapons around him to get us the win and cover this afternoon. 5* Best Bet CAROLINA PANTHERS 

Taking ARIZONA. Pretty sure everyone is sleeping on the Cards because of the QB play. But this team is not that bad. Always a solid defense. They have a very good RB to take the pressure off said QB play. I actually like the new HC. You know the defense will just as good or better than past editions. Not expecting what I saw in Pre-Season from ARZ. That is more to me. A new HC, guys playing hard all game. And other teams going through the motions. Will really have to work to get those kind of TOs from Washington. Redskins have their own new signal caller in Alex Smith. And he's a guy I have back with mixed results over his career. And also a guy who isn't in the habit of bad INTs. At this price, even against AP at RB, who might run angry since Cards cut him last year. Think we have enough to get the outright win this afternoon. 8* Sure Shot ARIZONA CARDINALS 

Taking the BROWNS. How many times did this guy kick my nuts in last year with lines I thought were too short. I will subject myself to abuse just once this opening weekend. 4* Money Maker CLEVELAND BROWNS 

Taking MINNESOTA here. Wish I grabbed this earlier for myself. This is about as high I will want to go with Minny. I think this is a very good team. Great coach - probably the most underrated guy in the league. Defense always a top unit. But I have to tamper expectations because we have a new OC in town. I still think this is a win for us. SF is getting a bit too much love in my eyes. Everyone loving Jimmy G. Again, Minny HC will have something special to unleash on the youngster. 4* Money Maker MINNESOTA VIKINGS 

4* Total Money UNDER Steelers/ Browns

4* Total Money UNDER Jags /Giants

4* Total Money UNDER Titans/ Dolphins

Taking TAMPA. I know this is crazy. But I like the Bucs more with FitzMagic behind center. Veteran guy. Smart. Won't lose the team. He has good weapons to work with. This is a bundle of points. Tampa defense isn't that bad. TB went 2-1 with Fitz last season. The line is a bit inflated as everyone will be hammering the Saints with Winston out. They should be able to mount some pressure on Brees. Just once in the last 8 match-ups have the Saints won by more than 7. Can't lay double digits in division play. Dog time. 4* Money Maker TB BUCCANEERS 

Taking the JAGUARS. Also like the Under in this game. But we are all in on Jax. First off. You don't think that Tom Coughlin has been telling these guys to stick to NYG on every play. The guy was run out of town and replaced by a joke of a coach. Jags were already miles ahead of the GMen in talent. Yes, they drafted a nice RB, signed some OL, have a healthy ODB. But do we really think Eli, a statue, is going to be able to buy some time and make something happen against this pass rush and secondary. Jags defense will dominate. The offense will do enough to win this by double digits. Coughlin gets revenge against a team he hoisted Super Bowl Trophies with and got a kick in the ass out the door as a thank you, while the crappy GM stayed on board. 10* Money Bomb JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS

Taking the BENGALS. Yeah, The Colts are 46-30 with Luck behind center. But did you see anything in his brief August games that say this is a guy ready to come under live fire? Bengals have missed the playoffs last 2 years. Marv clearly on the hot seat as many though he would be canned last year. We saw 53 points from these guys in Week 4 of pre-season! That is normally under territory. But we saw that the 'starters' for Cincy held a 20-7 lead at the half over the Colts. Look - Pre-Season doesn't matter much to me when the calendar says September. But Indy, I think has a long way to go with Luck getting up to speed with his new HC and the playbook. Cincy always has a tough defense. Daulton has some nice weapons. He can beat bad teams. This isn't Pitt or NE that he is battling. 5* Best Bet CINCINNATI BENGALS 

Taking RICE. Hawaii rewarding backers with a pair of big wins. But this line is inflated in my eyes. Have to grab the points. Simple as that. Can't give up free points. 4* Money Maker RICE OWLS 

4* Money Maker FRESNO STATE

Taking VIRGINIA. Again, a game I will sprinkle some ML +205. I'm a Bronco fan. Think he is a good coach. He has 8 starters back on D. Which will help against the Hoosiers who have 7 back on offense. I do think Indiana could be a bowl team this year. But, I have to grab the points with the visitor. VA with revenge for last years lost. I think if they can pound the ball and control things, they can pull out the outright win. 4* Money Maker VIRGINIA