Taking IOWA STATE. Grabbing a little ML +160 also. Tough in-state battle. Give me the points. ISU has covered 8 of 10 here. Like our QB better than theirs. Stanley for Iowa barely getting over 100 yards. I looked at that game and thought NI would show up. After looking at the roster, they had same holes to fill. Tough to do vs a Big 10 school. But a Big 12 program, and a bitter in-state rival. Well this screams upset to me. 4* Money Maker IOWA STATE 

Taking COLORADO. Nebraska hasn't played yet. I like the Frost hire. But this is a tough spot for an opening game. True frosh starting at QB. This line also looks a little short in my eyes. Might sprinkle some ML also. Buffs young, but I think there was so much work to do at Nebraska, this is a pretty even match-up talent wise. 4* Money Maker COLORADO 

4* Money Maker NAVY

Opinion KANSAS ML 

Taking DUKE. Duke rolled these guys last year. We can say, oh revenge at home for Northwestern. And we had these guys last week. But we also watched them not score a point in the 2nd half after putting up 31 in the first half. Not sure this veteran Duke team turns it over 3 times to help the cause. 4* Money Maker DUKE BLUE DEVILS 

4* Money Maker LIBERTY

Taking SOUTH FLORIDA. I'll even dabble in the +150 ML here. I know we are breaking in a new QB. But I will back the home dog here. Both teams in off easy wins. South Florida has some cupcakes on deck. G-Tech has a bigger game vs Pitt on deck. Maybe it is because I am a Charlie Strong fan. Even losing a bunch of talent, I feel that here in Year 2, he has enough to knock off a bigger school. 4* Money Maker SOUTH FLORIDA 

Taking ARIZONA. Should probably just go ML. Revenge. Arizona looking terrible in Week 1. Everybody goes crazy over one week and what they just saw. 4* Money Maker ARIZONA 

Taking TCU. Just can't get behind SMU at any price. Sonny Dykes? I guess you think he was an OC for the Frogs and might know some ins and outs. But I am not buying that angle tonight. SMU was down 36-0 before scoring vs North Texas last week. TCU isn't taking their foot off the gas. Is 52-20 really that far fetched? Last year, I had SMU and the points on the road and was rewarded with a cover. Actually had an early 19-7 lead before TCU poured it on. So we won't be taking this team for granted. 4* Money Maker TCU 

4* Total Money UNDER Falcons/ Eagles 

Taking the FALCONS. I know it is easy to take Philly. Defending champs, Home opener. Crowd pumped up. They have guys who missed out on the Super Bowl run returning to the lineup. But the QB play is iffy for me. We now that Wentz is out for a big. Foles got banged up this August. Falcons have revenge from the playoff loss. And playing outside in Philly now, as opposed to later in the winter or January is a big difference. Atlanta has a pretty solid defense themselves. The offense isn't too shabby. I am also on the under 46 in this game. 4* Money Maker ATLANTA FALCONS 

4* Money Maker OAKLAND A's

4* Total Money UNDER Reds/ Pirates

Taking VIRGINIA TECH. I think FSU is a very good program. But I think they start a little slow tonight. Might take a game or 2 to get things flowing in real time under new HC Willie Taggart. This guy could have a QB problem depending on how things go. VT had all summer to get ready for the Noles. I think they can keep this close and have a shot at an outright upset if things go to plan and they get a turnover or 2. 5* Best Bet VIRGINIA TECH 

4* Money Maker TEXAS RANGERS

4* Total Money UNDER Yanks/ A's 

Astros off Sunday night win over Angels. Now playing a day game. - TWINS as an Opinion Play

4* Total Money UNDER Reds/ Pirates

Taking LSU and going ML. You can grab the points - But for me, if I am taking small points like this, I have to believe in my numbers and that at this price, we can get an outright win. I know Miami is a trendy pick this year. Everyone high on them. I like them, am a fan. But money is money. And LSU is not some joke program. They get kids who can play. And in Game 1, right out of the gate with the nation watching, these guys will want to make a statement. No 'turnover chain' nonsense. I believe that Ed Orgeron is on the hot seat of LSU. 9-4 seasons won't cut it. Talent is there every year and he needs to deliver soon. 5* Best Bet LSU TIGERS 

Early mover.. 4* Money Maker NOTRE DAME

4* Money Maker FIU 

High on this team... 9 starters back on O, 7 on D. -- Liberty making the jump from FCS. They did beat Baylor last year. But lets not get to excited. Coastal Carolina, who was 10-3 their last year in FCS went 3-9 their first year with the big boys. Liberty was 6-5 last year. Not sure what to expect from Turner Gill who stunk up Kansas in his last gig on the big stage. 4* Money Maker OLD DOMINION 

Taking MISSISSIPPI early. 4* Money Maker

Taking TEXAS STATE. So. Both teams with young QB. If this was really any other Big 10 school, or Rutgers had a junior or senior behind center, I would be on the home team. Wins will be tough to come by for both clubs. At Ohio State for Rutgers next as Chris Ash heads back to his coordinator days. But this team can't look ahead. I just don't think they are going to be very good this year. My son plays on a football team with the brother of a Rutgers player. The dad has echoed my same concerns about QB play. But also just about many Rutgers players not being on the physical level as their Big 10 counterparts. Texas State won't be confused with Texas or TCU or even SMU. But it is Year 3 of HC Withers run. I think they can keep it close. 4* Money Maker TEXAS STATE 

Taking TEXAS. I am sure the Longhorns staff had this game circled since Week 2 of last year. Big game for Texas. A lot of off-field distractions for the Terps. This isn't even a real 'home' game as it is played at Fed Ex field. 4* Money Maker TEXAS LONGHORNS 

Taking FLORIDA ATLANTIC. Have to grab the big points with Lane's squad. CUSA Champs this year. Have to be thought of as the top program with Marshall on their heels. This is a huge game for them. As a small, mid-major conference team, they have to show they can play with the big boys. Sooners breaking in a new QB and always a bit shaky on defense. I like that last year on the road, they lost to Wiscy 33-14. That is a tough venue and tough team to play. Shows me they won't be intimidated. Defense has 10 starters back which is huge to me getting this many points. Can't discount the fact that FAU new starting QB is a Sooners transfer. As if he needs more motivation for his first of the year.  8* Sure Shot FLORIDA ATLANTIC

Taking WISCONSIN tonight. Going to lay the big, big wood in this spot. I think Wiscy can quietly win the Big 10. Lot of drama around Ohio State. Michigan hasn't won a big game under Harbaugh. Nebraska is not ready for the big leap. Michigan State has struggled. This team just always seems to be in the mix. They get a Western Kentucky team that did win the CUSA in 2015 and 2016. But they lose their starting QB. Just 3 offensive starters back. Opening up in Madison is tough for any school. 2nd year HC Mike Sanford will have some more growing pains this season. Badgers should win the West in the Big 10. Should be able to name the score behind this offense tonight. 4* Money Maker WISCONSIN BADGERS

Opinion WESTERN MICHIGAN 

4* Money Maker NORTHWESTERN 

Taking TULANE. So the early line on this was +13. That would have been a really nice home dog to bark at. But this is still a good number. I nearly made this a ML on the sites and will be looking for +200 in Jersey Sports Books this week. Wake breaking in a new starter behind center. Never an easy task. Green Wave bring back their QB, 2 top WRs, and a 800 yard back. 4* Money Maker TULANE GREEN WAVE

Taking UCF - Yeah. tough laying this on the road, especially with a new HC running the show. But this still is a very explosive offense. And UConn only brings back 2 starters on the defensive side of the ball. How about UCF saying they are National Champs last year after going undefeated. These guys don't lack any swagger. I expect them to come out fast to prove to people they are just as good as last year and need respect from voters. 4* Money Maker UCF 

4* RL Money MIAMI MARLINS

4* RL Money KC ROYALS 

4* Money Maker WASHINGTON NATIONALS 

Taking the CARDINALS. Fading the Cowboys. Can't stand the HC. This guy is a miserable human who has cost bettors thousands of dollars over the years. Time for us to collect a little payback. Cowboys are set heading to the regular season. Arizona has a new coaching staff. They drafted their future QB, Josh Rosen. Sam Bradford is getting paid 15 Million right now. So, maybe he doesn't care much since he is getting him money. But the guy probably wants to prove he can stay on the field. I see him as their Opening Day starter. If they collapse, then I see the big rookie coming in, week 4, after a bye - along those lines. That being said, sorta liking the under a bit here also. But in any case, we are going - 5* Best Bet ARIZONA CARDINALS 

4* Total Money UNDER Wyoming / New Mexico State

4* Total Money UNDER Hawaii / Col State

Taking MIAMI here on Saturday as my Top MONEY BOMB 10* play. So.. we did lose with the Colts on Monday night. Had them ML and it cost us. But now we will fade the Ravens heavy in another road game. This is their 4th pre-season game. Time to rest up the troops. They had their 'game' last week. I look for Miami to leave the starting units in a bit at home. Maybe we get lucky with a nasty, Miami hot and humid day that will really make the Ravens mail it in for us. 10* Money Bomb MIAMI DOLPHINS 

4* Money Maker TENN TITANS

Going UNDER here. Not really sure why this is so high. Andy Reid never cared about pre-season. We have new HC facing old team he was OC for. So safe to say the old team knows what he will call on offense with his young QB. And the HC will tell his DC what the opposing team will likely be deploying. Add to it that I think the Bears will struggle in a new system. Can't see this going over. 4* Total Money UNDER Chiefs / Bears

Taking TAMPA. This offense is putting up points this pre-season. 56 of them. Double the 27 that the Lions have produced. They seem to be wanting to work on defense. But I don't think you just turn on 30ppg in August. I'm telling you now I am down on Tampa at +9 and it is now +7. Don't count this out. 4* Money Maker TB BUCCANEERS 

Taking the JETS. Regular season, Pre-Season. tis the season. Don't matter to me. I am not high on this New York Football Giants team. On the flip side - I think there is a lot to be excited if you are Jets fan. They have a nice little QB problem that will not only help them win tonight. But could net them a pretty 2nd rounder if another team loses their starting QB in the next 2 weeks. 4* Money Maker NY JETS

Taking the BROWNS. So Wentz is back taking reps with the first team. Foles is giving the green light after a little shoulder injury last week. I think we see a lot of Sudfeld tonight. And not that is a bad thing for Philly catching points. All Nate did was toss for over 300 yards and 3 TDs vs the Patriots. But this is the Browns. The lowly Browns. The Cleveland Browns who even pre-season wins are something to get excited about. And make no mistake, this is an improved team. Their opening line vs Pitt has dropped and their odds on winning the division have increased. Tough laying with the record of the Browns HC. But I'll holding my nose. 4* Money Maker CLEVELAND BROWNS 

5* Best Bet --- INDY COLTS

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No way the A's win again right? Get out the brooms. Is it that crazy to think Oakland beats the Yanks in a 1 game playoff? 4* Money Maker OAKLAND A's 

Taking the CHARGERS. Faded Seattle last week. I think this team is an Under Win Total this season. Already locked in on that last month for plus money. So I don't expect in the pre-season. Give me some Geno Smith vs the back ups. I think he tosses at least 2 TDs if he gets the entire second half. Cardale Jones wasn't impressive at all. Maybe he gets the 2nd half as the Chargers look for a back-up to Phillip Rivers. My money is on Geno. I know that he never would get the chance to replace Eli with the Giants after his time with the Jets. But I think that was some learning experience. Maybe he has grown up. Enough of my Geno rant. Chargers tonight. 4* Money Maker LA CHARGERS 

Taking the RAIDERS. Another spot I almost went ML. Think the Raiders with their new HC are the play this pre-season. But what really intrigues me and why I like them is that I think EJ Manual is the real wild card. He is a guy that is looking to make something happen. He doesn't want to be a 3rd stringer. He is, like Teddy Bridgewater, a guy who was a starter. Connor Cook had better numbers last week, so I think we will see some friendly fire from both and that overcome whatever offense tosses together. 4* Money Maker OAKLAND RAIDERS

Taking the DOLPHINS. Thinking about ML in this spot. I think Miami has a lot to prove. We had them last week and it didn't work out. I will go back again tonight for the same reasons. All the QBs for Miami need to do something. That is a huge factor for me in pre-season. And by them competing against each other, that should generate points for us. I am not high on the Panthers for the season. But that really doesn't matter here. It comes down to back up QB play. And I think getting points, the hungrier group lays on the road side of the field. 4* Money Maker MIAMI DOLPHINS 

Taking the CHIEFS. Faded the Falcons last week, and will do it again tonight. When I do pre-season, I look at who has things to prove. Atlanta has nothing to prove. KC is handing over their QB position to Mahomes. Well Henne and McGloin are looking to prove they are NFL backups. While Litton is an undrafted rookie. Whoever is behind center will be looking to make the coaches remember their play. Falcons are looking to escape camp with no injuries. Doubt they keep a 3rd string QB. But Schaub is 37, so maybe if one really impresses this August, something could happen. But that really doesn't weigh much on my selection tonight. We are on KC. 4* Money Maker KC CHIEFS 

Taking the JETS, again. Rolled with these guys last week. Will do it again. I see anywhere from +1 up to +3, but with some heavy (-130, -135) juice. If you can get a ML, I would take what you can get. Obviously think these guys win outright. Just not any MLs posted on the site yet. So we again will look to the NY QBs to be an advantage tonight. Everyone with something to prove. If Darnold is getting the nod with the 1st string, I can't see him playing for 2 series and sitting out. Kid is a rookie and needs reps. Plus, we have Teddy B. He is looking to prove he is healthy and can still contribute. Plus, McCown. Last year's starter. I really can't see a downside of any of those 3 guys playing the entire 2nd half of Game 2 Pre-Season. Redskins after Alex Smith will counter with Colt McCoy and Kevin Hogan. I think the Jets have the edge. 4* Money Maker NY JETS 

4* Total Money UNDER

4* Money Maker  PITT PIRATES

4* Money Maker TB RAYS

Taking the MARINERS. Will grab Paxton at this price. Well his ERA is a higher than last year, but he did pass his strike-out total from 2017. Problem is that he has nearly doubled his HRs allowed. A's do bring some power. That being said, Paxton is 3-0 3.32 ERA in 7 games vs Oakland. He had a monster 16 strike-out game vs the A's back in May. I like Fiers. I have backed in over the years. He is a guy I like to look at in a nice dog role. He had a great 2.77 ERA in his home Detroit starts but on the road, that ballooned up (4.77). Both these teams right in the thick of the AL West and Wild-Card race. Should be a dog-fight, but I think we have the edge on the hill. 4* Money Maker SEATTLE MARINERS 

Taking the BRONCOS. Know. I guess you can say that ex-Bronco Trevor Siemian wants to take it to his old club - I can see that angle. But I can also see that after Case Keenum, Paxton Lynch is going to want to prove to Denver that they made the right choice by keeping him. Vikes are a team that has high hopes this regular season. Denver off a bad year, had a coach with something to prove. Have to take the home team in this spot. 4* Money Maker DENVER BRONCOS 

Taking the JETS. Will lay this number. Look. Falcons ready for regular season. They have their minds set on the NFC South and taking out the Saints. They are not looking to prove anything here in Pre-Season. New York looking for a fresh start. They drafted their QB of the future in Darnold. They also have Teddy Bridgewater who wants to show he can still play in this league. And, old vet Josh McCown. 4* Money Maker NY JETS 

Taking the BREWERS and going RUN LINE. With the ML basically even, we will look for the bigger payday minus the runs. Peralta's road BAA (.172) is great and his WHIP (1.24) is not terrible. He has been pretty solid all year long. Not really sure what to expect from Gausman in his first home start for the Braves. 4* RL Money MILWAUKEE BREWERS 

Taking the COLTS. Now, I will be fading Indy Week 1 regular season. But here, I will be on them as a live ML play. Just having Luck back with a helmet on will be a huge motivation for this team. They bring in a new coach. A clean slate for all. I think Seattle is down. I already moved on them Under 7.5 +125 weeks ago. I know they win in pre-season. But I just think this team is trending backwards. Brissett was not terrible. I think people forget how the Colts were in games and led games before falling apart late. Give me the dogs tonight. 4* Money Maker INDIANAPOLIS COLTS 

Taking the RAVENS. Had Baltimore last week. All in on them today. A second game for them while the Rams ease into the pre-season. Rams are thinking big this season. Can't see them really getting up for a game in early August. 5* Best Bet BALTIMORE RAVENS 

Taking the BROWNS. As much as I am not high on the Giants, this Browns team cannot go any lower. Pre-season, off-season, tis-the-season. These guys just need wins. Now or never for Hue Jackson. 0-16 last year. But we saw them go 4-0 in August. They beat the Giants last pre-season and lost the regular season rematch. Everyone is so down on Cleveland that I will be backing them probably through Regular Season Week 2. 4* Money Maker CLEVELAND BROWNS 

Taking MIAMI. I think regular season, TB might be a play some weeks for me. And here in pre-season, I think losses are easily explainable. Miami though for me, is hungry. They have some QB intrigue. Tannehill working his healthy after last year. Brock in town. The guy who is looking to redeem himself from an anchor contract he signed. Bryce Petty looking to make a mark. I think the up arrow is heavily on Miami tonight. 4* Money Maker MIAMI DOLPHINS 

Taking the BILLS here. Ready to move on these guys pretty big. We have Sean McDermott, new HC in Buffalo, old DC for Carolina. So we know that the Panthers already would be vanilla. This brings them to flat out spoiled vanilla. I am down on Carolina for the regular season. But that being said, new coach, new QB in the wings for the Bills. They have AJ McCarron who is looking to make a name for himself after being back-up in Cincy. 10* Money-Bomb BUFFALO BILLS 

OPINION  -- OVER Yanks/ Sox

4* Money Maker TORONTO BLUE JAYS

4* Money Maker SF GIANTS

4* Money Maker SF GIANTS

4* Money Maker PITT PIRATES

4* Money Maker KC ROYALS

4* Money Maker MILWAUKEE BREWERS

4* Money Maker STL CARDS

4* Money Maker NY METS

Taking the MARINERS on the RL. Now, Borucki has been solid for the Jays. But they have waved the white flag. Seattle playing for a wild-card spot. Let's not discount Gonzales at home. Solid numbers as he has posted a 2.88 ERA in 10 starts and a decent 1.18 WHIP. Pitching well of late, with a 1.54 ERA in his last 34+ innings. 4* RL Money SEATTLE MARINERS

Taking OAKLAND, going RL. A's a tough bunch. Not going to lay these huge numbers with them or any teams the last 2 months of the year. Maybe we can find a dog every once and awhile. But for now, we are looking for Run Line plays to move on. 4* RL Money OAKLAND A's 

4* Total Money OVER Tigers/ A's

4* RL Money ARIZONA D BACKS

Going UNDER the total here. Also on the RAVENS -2.5  -- 4 of the last 5 in Canton have gone under. I think we see that again tonight. Even in the regular season these 2 aren't offensive machines. So even with new HC Nagy, and offense first guy, I still think we don't get much from Chicago. I can't see either coach putting anyone in this game for longer than a series tops. Nobody wants to lose a key guy August 2nd. I will be shocked if a team scores more than 20 here. 4* Total Money UNDER Bears / Ravens 

Taking the RAVENS, also on the UNDER tonight. Not expecting much from the starters on either side of the field. But what intrigues me here is the QBs in play for Baltimore. RG3 and rookie Lamar Jackson. RG is looking to show he can still play in the league. Lamar is looking to prove himself as the guy to take the torch from Flacco. Harbaugh has the Ravens ready to play. Or at least cover. A perfect 6-0 ATS run in his first pre-season game of the year. 4* Money Maker BALTIMORE RAVENS 

4* RL Money  OAKLAND A's 

Taking the MARLINS. Straily with decent road splits sporting a 3.27 ERA in 8 starts and a respectable .213 BA against. Atlanta bringing up a Triple A youngster in Allard. Braves the better team. But whenever I see a call up, or spot start guy, guy off DL, I am going the other way. Pitch limits and unknowns. You can't think about laying a number like this on any fave in this spot. 4* Money Maker MIAMI MARLINS 

Taking the ROCKIES. Had Colorado last night and they blew a 4-0 lead. I still think they are the better team. Gray is better than his numbers. A lost year for the Cards. 4* Money Maker STL CARDS

4* Total Money UNDER Angels/ Rays

Taking the METS. This is not a good team. But getting this price, I will jump in. Nats just dealt a gut-punch that Harper on the block. This team was suppose to be getting ready for a World Series run. Instead, they are talking about dealing their young OFer. This year a total disappointment for both teams. But Mets have already been miserable since May with their injuries. Nats are in a downward spiral in my eyes. Injuries. Twitter. Trade rumors. Poor on-field performances. I'm grabbing the ugly dog. 4* Money Maker NY METS

Taking the GIANTS. Rodriguez has been pretty solid in the starter role. Rookie having a nice run with just 1 bad outing all year. Obviously, if they deal in the next 4 hours this line will move. Speaking of deals - Padres already have dealt. Bullpen not as strong. Richard has been awful this month. 4* Money Maker SF GIANTS 

Taking the ASTROS. I was looking to fade Paxton in his last start and he was pushed back. I will do it again tonight. Hasn't pitched since July 12. That was 17 pitches. Now off a small bull-pen session. Can't see a 120 pitch night. He will be limited. Not entirely sold on the Mariners bullpen. A nice surprise year no doubt. But this Houston team is pretty good. The fire one starter after another at you. Cole has 186 Ks (134.2 innings) on the year and is enjoying his time out of Pitt it seems. The splits are very close. 1.02 WHIP on the road (.93 home) .193 BA Against (.173 home) - 2.56 ERA to 2.52. If nothing, looks pretty consistent to me. Houston in off getting swept by the Rangers. Maybe they half-assed things. You enter a series 20 games ahead of a team, you might slack a bit. But sitting just 4 games ahead of Seattle, I expect a fired up team tonight to end this slide. 4* Money Maker HOUSTON ASTROS 

Taking the ROCKIES. Will fade the Cards here off the series against the Cubs. Would have really loved the Rox if STL would have finished off the sweep. But that being said, you know those teams hate each other. A bit of a let down tonight. And let's not forget that C-Mart is not the same. Was great in April/ May. But of late, eh, 10 innings 8 earned. Colorado is hot, I will grab the dogs. 4* Money Maker COLORADO ROCKIES 

Taking the PHILLIES. Nola with some great numbers on the year. Can't really nit-pick on his splits either. A  .99 WHIP on the year, 1.00 on the road. A .202 BA Against, .190 on the road. Kid is really coming into his own this season. As for David Price. Well you know how I love to end my write ups with the Price is NOT right. An ERA of near 7 this month. So he was 'sharp' vs Detroit for 6 innings zero runs. This Philly team is not the Tigers. And yes, the Sox are having an epic season on pace for what, like 111 wins or something like that. But Price has 6 of their 33 loses. There is enough value here especially with us sending Nola to the bump to back the road dogs. 4* Money Maker PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES 

4* Money Maker SEATTLE MARINERS

4* Money Maker CHICAGO WHITE SOX

4* Money Maker MIAMI MARLINS

4* Money Maker PITT PIRATES

Taking OAKLAND. How can you step in front of the A's? Erasing deficits like it's their job. Look Rangers are bad. Maybe not Orioles bad. But this team will have some missing faces soon. The bullpen is brutal. Even if we are down 4-1 in the first, how can you not feel confident in a come-back? After a great start, Colon is sporting a 6+ ERA his last 11 starts. 4* Money Maker OAKLAND A's 

Taking the MARLINS. Why so much love for the Nats? This team is falling apart. If Mad Max isn't on the hill, how can you trust them. Yeah, I had the Brewers yesterday and Roark pitched well. But I am not impressed. I can't see them 'flipping the switch' and somehow running off 20-3 run or something along those lines. Straily has pitched well lately. Only reason Milone is favored is because he wears a Washington Nationals cap. 4* Money Maker MIAMI MARLINS 

Taking the RAYS - Come on with the Orioles. 29 wins. These guys can very well be historically bad as this season ends. Rays play day in, day out. Prices like this, have to fade Baltimore every time. 4* Money Maker BALTIMORE ORIOLES 

Taking the BREWERS. Just not a fan of the Nats right now. Won't be shocked to see Milwaukee make a move here before the break. Think these guys are the real deal. Roark with an ERA over 7 since June. Sign up on Peralta. The kid has been great in his 2 home starts. 2 starts 13 innings 16 Ks 4 walks 4 hits 1 run. A .100 BAA .62 WHIP .69 ERA - for the year, 7 starts 2.65 ERA .96 WHIP - 50Ks 18 hits in 37.1 innings. 4* Money Maker MILWAUKEE BREWERS 

Taking the GIANTS. Like this Suarez kid. He had just reeled off 6 starts allowing 2 or less runs before his last game before the All-Star break. I think he is really a different pitcher since his first 8 starts. A 2.28 ERA in his last 8 starts. Paxton, again, a guy who I like, is sporting a 5.70 ERA his last 6 starts. Can't think about laying 2-1 on his first start off DL. 4* Money Maker SF GIANTS ..

liked SF as big dogs, will grab them as short dogs. 

Taking OAKLAND. Thought about taking the A's RL +135 here. This Texas team is bad. Who is getting dealt this week? A's playing well. Mike Minor hasn't been terrible at home. But again, Rangers are just suffering a bad year. Montas has shuttled back and forth from AAA. But 3-0 in his 4 road starts, 2.66 ERA in 23 innings. He just seems to get by throwing the ball. A 3.35 ERA in his 8 starts shows he's a decent pitcher. But the low strikeout number, 30 in 48 innings tells me he isn't an elite, sexy arm. Especially in this day and age of hitters not caring about Ks. We'll grab the A's, who sit just 2.5 games back in the Wild Card hunt. 4* Money Maker OAKLAND A's 

Taking the JAYS. Like what Borucki has done so far. In his 2 home starts, 14 innings, 1.93 ERA 13Ks and just 2 walks. 1.07 WHIP. Twins look to be sellers in coming days after a surprise run last year. Berrios better at home than on the road. 4* Money Maker TORONTO BLUE JAYS 

Taking the MARLINS. We did cash Atlanta last night, but are flipping that today. And this is really just on how Chen pitches at home. A 1.83 ERA in those 7 starts. 1.07 WHIP, .204 BA Against. And as I said yesterday, Miami is really a surprising team that has not quit.  Teheran has had an uneven year. I will grab the small home dogs. 4* Money Maker MIAMI MARLINS 

Taking the BRAVES. Will tell you, a bit weary with this short number. But the haves and have nots in MLB this year cannot be clearer. As we look at Miami, we have to think they are a have. Yes I said a HAVE. Who thought they would have 43 wins at this point. Now the Braves have really improved. This is a team that people knew had talent and was waiting for it to produce. And they have. 2 games out of first behind, the PHILLIES. Again. Where are the Nats? Enough of my rant. I like Newcomb. He hit a rough patch. His numbers this year vs Miami. 2 games, 2-0 12 innings - 5 hits -1 run allowed in back to back May starts. And he beat Urena in both of those starts. But in his 12 innings. 9 hits and 7 earned. At this price, have to side with the road team. Miami has dropped Urena's last 4 starts vs Atlanta. 4* Money Maker ATLANTA BRAVES 

Taking the CARDINALS. I'll grab Poncedeleon here. The debut for the rook. Guy had a brain surgery!  How can we not cheer for him in this spot? That being said. What is up with this number? Most guys making their first MLB starts are dogs. But a near PK? I know the Reds are bad. But people love Castillo. His lines are always moving down. Not sure why with is 5+ ERA. STL has hit him, 0-3 5+ ERA in 4 starts. STL 11-1 last 12 in Cincy and 17-4 last 21 in the series. 4* Money Maker STL CARDS