Taking the COLTS. Man. I know it's ugly. But we have gone ugly before, with, albeit mixed results. As good as this Texans offense has looked, we can't say the same of the defense. And that is why this is a play mainly. This defense has lost guys across the field for various reasons. Colts have a bit of talent. I think they can put up 13-20 points. And I think that keeps us alive for at least a back door. Now as you know, most times I take dogs and I expect outright wins. In this case. I think we hang tough before maybe losing by 10. 4* Money Maker INDIANAPOLIS COLTS

4* Total Money UNDER Falcons/ Panthers

Going BRONCOS and it will be ugly. Denver defense at least keeps us close in this one. I do like Wentz. But the guy doesn't know when to quit. This Broncos defense will make him do something stupid. The prodigal son returns to Elway, as Osweiler is now behind center. He will be tasked with not turning the ball over. Broncos losers of 3 straight, on a short week off being humiliated by KC on Monday night, and playing their 3rd straight road game. A bonus early game on East Coast. What can go wrong? Maybe Philly gets caught looking ahead to Dallas next week? Maybe the Denver pass rush does it's thing, and the 'No Fly Zone' returns. Maybe the Broncos triple-headed rush attack gets to nearly 200 yards. The points to good to pass up. 4* Money Maker DENVER BRONCOS 

Taking the RAMS in early action. Ugh. Real bad territory we are entering. Rams as a road fave, for an early start-time. Yikes. But like the Giants, LA is in off their bye week. Eventually, the old adage of, we are what we are, takes hold. This Rams bunch is a new breed starting with their new HC. It has had a profound effect on the players. The Giants are the NJ team looking like it is in the mix to get one of the top QBs in the draft. Eli has nobody to throw to. Yes, I think NYG still have some playmakers on defense. But the run game and OL are miserable. WRs are nearly non-existent. Do the Giants have a coaching edge with McA-doo-doo? I don't think so. 4* Money Maker LA RAMS 

Taking the BENGALS. Ugh. Man I have cashed and lost, multiple times with this Jags team. And now this line is moving up. I have liked their defense for the last 2 years. They are monsters. 33 sacks! Very talented. But 20 of those were vs the Texans and Colts. Now they have a RB to cover their brutal QB. But Cincy brings a decent unit to town this afternoon. Daulton has some weapons, and is a bit more polished than the guy across from him. Bengals turned things around with their OC change. I would really like to see more Mixon to keep the defense in check so we can get some Green targets. Are the Jags really this much better than Cincy? I won't be shocked if we pull this puppy out 23-20. 4* Money Maker CINCINNATI BENGALS 

Taking the TITANS here. Now these guys have given me fits this year. I really thought they would be an improved club. I had them in Game 1 against Oakland. I really thought this offense would be a ground and pound type unit with a decent defense to fall back to. I still like the run game. I don't like the Ravens at all. I had Miami against the Ravens and was smashed. But that I think has more to do with the state of the Dolphins. This Baltimore team is still a banged up unit. Flacco has some extra rest, but we could easily see Mallet here. And to be honest, I think that is a better option if you like the Ravens. Flacco has been bad. 8 INTs and 6 TDs. I think the combo of Murray and Henry is the difference and wears down this Baltimore front. 8* Sure Shot TENNESSEE TITANS 

Taking VIRGINIA TECH. I do like my 'Canes, but I think they get picked off here. I mean, not really picked off as they are dogs, but this team has been really getting all the breaks so far this season. A couple injuries will catch up with them. Losing Walton has been a big blow to the run game.  Has Miami just been playing down the last couple weeks? 4 wins by 18 points. Just think VT a bit better on the defensive side of the ball right now. 5* Best Bet VA TECH 

Taking ALABAMA tonight. I hear everyone saying that Georgia should be 1 in the Playoff Poll. That 'who has Alabama beat' this year. You can't use the 'eye test'. Is that really a question when we are talking about the Tide? Well let's see. In 2014, 1st year of the Playoffs, Bama was the 1 seed and lost to eventual National Champion Ohio State. In 2015, they were the 2 seed and won the National Championship. In 2016 they lost in the National Championship to Clemson. Do people forget that epic game? 2 of the 3 years they were in the Championship. You can say they can easily be 2-0 or 0-2. But don't tell me that this coach will not have his teamed fired up here. I don't care if they are laying 30. This guy destroyed Vandy because statistically speaking, Vandy was the best defense in the SEC. You don't think that riled him up when a reporter asked how does it feel to face the best defense in the SEC? And Saban thinking to himself, I have had 18 defensive guys drafted to the NFL the last 4 years. I know LSU is talented. But their coach is in over his head tonight. 5-0 SU 4-1 ATS last 5 vs LSU with Bayou Kitty Cats putting up barely 10ppg. When you are this good, you need every bit of motivation for the disrespect card to be played. And the Committee just made LSU road kill. 8* Sure Shot ALABAMA

Wanted to take SMU +475 on the ML, but the site doesn't allow it. These guys can score. You can take the 2 TDs, but I won't be shocked in the least when we pull this out ML. 4* Money Maker SMU

Well, like our SMU pick this play on TEXAS I wanted to be ML on the site. There are no +230s, or any MLs posted so we will put the points here. I have faded the Longhorns several times this year with mixed results. The defense is the real deal. We won't get into the trends on when their HC is in an underdog role, though it is favorable. Just think the defense is the real deal. And that gives us the chance to outright this. OPINION - Texas ML

Taking KENTUCKY here. Now. We can think let-down after a huge win last week. But wins are not taken for granted in this program. And coming off a win where they turned the ball over 4 times, well, the 'Cats might have some pep in their step. Not so much for Ole Miss. If their lame-duck Coach had any thoughts of taking over, or finding a gig at some other smaller program, well that went out the window after blowing a 31-7 lead. Where is the motivation? Are they running the table and making a bowl? I doubt that. Kentucky has Vandy on deck, who they should beat. Then a loss at Georgia. Then home vs Louisville who isn't having a great year. These guys can get to 9-3 and a decent bowl. Huge motivation this afternoon. 4* Money Maker KENTUCKY 

Taking OKLAHOMA today. uhhh. Yes - I know I said I liked the Cowboys to win the Big 12. But I just can't right now. Big hitter RB Hill left last weeks game and is banged up. I do like our QB a lot. It should probably be a shoot-out with Mayfield under center across from Rudolph. Sooners have run off 15 straight wins on the road and 20 of 21 wins in Big 12 play. Loser is out of any playoff talk. Oklahoma already with a big win under their belts winning at Ohio State. You can grab the points but I don't think it is necessary. 10* Money Bomb OKLAHOMA SOONERS 

Taking SOUTH CAROLINA here. Have to grab these points. Georgia off monster win over Florida. A bigger foe in Auburn on deck. Newly minted #1 team in Playoff Poll. Not that I think we score and outright win here. But Dawgs now have the bulls-eye on their backs. Getting every teams 'A' game. This is either a Georgia blow-out, or SC is within 10. I am think 30-20. 4* Money Maker SOUTH CAROLINA 

4* Total Money OVER NT/LT

Taking MICHIGAN STATE. Really should probably sprinkle some ML on this game also. We have revenge from getting trucked last year 45-12. We have the undefeated Penn State National Championship hopes dashed in an epic collapse at the Horseshoe against Ohio State. Where is the motivation? A total flat spot for PSU. Beating Michigan 42-13, losing in that fashion 39-38 to OSU and now having to face Michigan State. Man. That is a tough stretch. Have to grab the points here. 4* Money Maker MICHIGAN STATE 

4* Total Money OVER Western/Vandy

Taking the NETS tonight. First game for the Nets on their west coast swing. Now. Sometimes I think the east team is a little flat in game 1 out here. But in this case, I am not so sure. The Lakers are really a hot mess. Just lost Nance. Ball is, well, whatever you think of him. This is a rebuilding year for both clubs. Something just tells me though that D'Angelo Russell has a huge night tonight.  Magic called out Russell. He is saying all the right things, but you know inside he has something to prove to Magic and the Lakers. Brooklyn looking to end 3 game slide. Lakers in off last second loss. I'll grab the small dog and won't be shocked at +125 outright win. 4* Money Maker BROOKLYN NETS 

4* Total Money OVER Marshall/ Florida Atlantic 

Taking BUFFALO tonight. We did cash with the Coyotes as a nice dog on the road trip. The lone win on the season. But this is not a good time. They are back from their East Coast swing. The defense is terrible allowing nearly 5 goals a game. The Sabres play some defense. Buffalo, off their winless start, has rebounded to win some games. Sabres also riding a nice 6-1 trend here in Arizona. 4* Money Maker BUFFALO SABRES 

4* Total Money UNDER Bills/Jets

Taking the BILLS here. Ugh. I have had an up and down year on Thursday nights especially taking home teams. But in this case I am going road team. Not much of travel from Buffalo to NJ. Short week for both. Jets in off their 3rd straight tough loss. Look. We have cashed with NYJ a couple times this season. And we faded them a couple times. They are clearly not the 0-16 team many thought. They are still fighting. But they can't close games. Bills bring a better QB and a much better rush attack. Jets have some problems vs the run. Both defenses I think are decent units. Bills have played very well on the road. 9-3 losers at Carolina. Won at Atlanta. Lost 20-16 at Cincy. Think we see a lot of McCoy, and Taylor can beat you. Guy is very underrated. Don't think the Jets will get much on the ground. And, even though he has been good, I can't trust McCown. 4* Money Maker BUFFALO BILLS 

Taking the WARRIORS tonight. This is one of those spots where we will see GS show up. They aren't winning 80, 75, 72, 70 games. They will cruise to first place. They will pick and choose spots to play their stars. That is just the game in today's NBA. Spurs still missing pieces. They have dropped 3 straight. Easy to think they cover since they are home. But Warriors come in on fire. 141-113 of the Clippers. Clips were 4-1 and probably were looking past the Pistons when they got picked off the game before. But GS had to make an example out of someone. And now they get to show the league they are for real by crushing an injured SA squad. 4* Money Maker GS WARRIORS 

Taking TORONTO here. Just like the Leafs in this spot. Might look to the Ducks down the road coming up as they will be home a lot the next couple weeks. Toronto has dropped 3 straight. Yet, we get a short line like this. I know Anaheim has injuries. Just think Leafs get off the snide tonight. 4* Money Maker TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS

Taking the MAGIC. Just one of those spots. I know it is their 3rd straight road game. But they were off yesterday, so I think that helps out our legs tonight. Memphis likes to slow things down, while Orlando is looking to speed up the pace. They have drastically improved their offense from last year. I know Grizzlies have owned this series recently, but I am bucking that trend tonight. 4* Money Maker ORLANDO MAGIC 

Taking CENTRAL MICHIGAN tonight. I know that Western Michigan was a nice pick last year with Fleck. But this is a new year. Central Michigan in off a nice easy blow-out 56-9 over Ball State. WMU comes in off 20-17 OT win. Before that, they lost 14-13. That was on the heels of their 7 OT epic 71-68 game. CMU was trounced last year 49-10 so you know they are looking to redeem themselves here for an ESPN audience. 4* Money Maker CENTRAL MICHIGAN 

Taking the HORNETS tonight. As much as I like the Bucks and think they will be a nice little squad to back this year, I can't in this spot. Off a loss, you would think that against facing the Thunder, Milwaukee would bring their 'A' game. Well, getting run out by almost 20 at home is not a good look. Now they face a decent Charlotte team playing with revenge from their 103-94 loss just a week ago in Milwaukee. 4* Money Maker CHARLOTTE HORNETS

Taking the PACERS tonight. I mean, maybe this line is a trick and they are begging us to take Indiana. Cavs have dropped 3 straight. They have covered once so far this year. Can't trust them yet. It is as simple as that. 4* Money Maker INDIANA PACERS

Taking the ASTROS tonight. Can't back Hill. Just trying to figure out why he Hill hasn't gone more than 5 innings or 80 pitches this post-season. Were they saving him so he can go 8+ tonight? Verlander. What a run. 4-0 2 ERA so far this postseason. 9-0 1.53 ERA since coming to Houston. 4* Money Maker HOUSTON ASTROS 

Going OVER the total in MACaction tonight. When I see a couple of poor teams get together, I think over. Add in a weekday game for these smaller schools and it really gets my attention. BG has given up 48 in each of their last 2 games, both at home. Kent is averaging 10.. 10! points a game this year. Putrid. But I am an against the grain kind of guy. So I see 34-30 game tonight. 4* Total Money OVER Bowling Green/ Kent

Taking the PELICANS tonight. Gonna look to fade this Magic team. A tough b2b off a big win last night. They have been really get up and down the court and not playing much defense. Just a scheduling spot for a small play tonight. 4* Money Maker NEW ORLEANS PELICANS 

4* Money Maker MONTREAL CANADIENS 

Going ISLANDERS on the PUCK LINE. Not going to lay the big number with NYI. Look. This Knights team has been great out of the gate. Nobody is going to argue about a 8-1 start. But coming off a 6-1 home-stand, I think they get a douse of reality. These guys haven't been on the road since the start of the season. I will watching this team a lot over this 6 game stretch. 4* PL Money NY ISLANDERS 

Taking the COYOTES. Ugh. Yeah. Backing this hot mess. But they have been playing better. Obviously I am a little down on the Flyers defense and think Arizona can break through. They had a 3-1 lead in NJ Saturday before allowing 2 3rd period goals losing 4-3. 4* Money Maker ARIZONA COYOTES 

Taking the LIONS tonight. One. I like a team coming off their bye at home. Two. Steelers, have mostly been not as explosive in their road tilts as Big Ben's doesn't have those gaudy Heinz Field numbers behind him. Detroit has 9 INT so if Ben gets rushed a bit, maybe he turns into Jaguars Ben where is talking retirement again. With Rodgers gone, this NFC is wide open. Lions need any wins. Pitt can lose this and still have control over the AFC North. With Cincy at 2 wins, the Browns, and a miracle 4 win Ravens team who could now be without Flacco, they can drop a non-con game. Wins equal a wild-card spot for Detroit. Give me the home pups. 4* Money Maker DETROIT LIONS 

Taking the COWBOYS here. Simple in my thinking here. Dallas just better. Dak is having another solid campaign. Yeah, they are only 3-3. But they are in much better shape than the Redskins who have dropped both division games already. They are in better shape health wise. They obviously have a little better OL and rush game which I think will be the difference maker today. I am going ML here as this line is bouncing around a bit. I have never been a fan of Jason Garrett. And as long as he doesn't do something stupid, Cowboys should walk away with a relatively easy win. 10* Money Bomb DALLAS COWBOYS 

Taking SEATTLE here. As you know, I have no love for Seattle and am not a fan at all of the team. Think the run game is terrible. OL hasn't been good in years. The defense has lost a step or two. But yet, here they are favored by a full TD in some spots. Watson has been great since coming in for the Texans. But the defense is still a bit suspect. This is a tough spot for any QB. Forget about a rookie QB in this stadium. I am not even concerned with the 'inmates running the prison' comment. I heard inmates running the asylum, but I think the old man just screwed up the expression. That being said. Who knows what the Texans do? Even if they circle the wagons and say this is for us. Or do something in pre-game/anthem. They are in Seattle. The suppose safe landing spot for Kap. Won't make a lick of difference. Wilson has this team on a 4 game win streak. 4* Money Maker SEATTLE SEAHAWKS 

Taking the JETS today. Been up and down on this team this season. Won, lost, pushed with them and against. Want to pull the trigger ML here but man is it tough. This team was suppose to be win-less right? Going for the #1 pick. Needs a QB. Well McCown has better numbers than last years MVP Matt Ryan, or at the very least the same but with more TDs. Don't trust the Falcons in the elements. Good be an issue today. We have them really in a free-fall. Should have lost to the Bears opening day (we had Chicago). Beat GB (had ATL). Should have lost at Detroit. Out-muscled by the Bills (loser for us). Bye week. Lost as double digit faves to Miami (we had Phins). Then in a game you would think they had circled, a complete no-show in loss at NE. I think their QB and OC are on the hottest of seats. Sark is gone at the end of the year. Has no clue what he is doing. Julio Jones off the field near end-zone! Jets actually have a decent defense. Offense finding its stride and McCown likes TE Jenkins. 4* Money Maker NY JETS

Taking the NINERS today. If we really wanted to be gamblers we would bite on the 500+ ML. But as I do take dogs generally to win outright, in this spot, I think we hang close for the game or at least back door it. San Fran was just mauled at home. That was on the heels of a bunch of competitive losses. So we know the team plays hard for their new coach. I think they just ran out of steam after a couple OT games and a late rally then loss at Washington. Eagles are very full of themselves. Have to be thinking easy win vs a win-less team. A lot of big talk in town about Wentz, playoffs, MVP. Short week for Philly offset by SF coming back east for an early start time. 4* Money Maker SF FORTY NINERS 

Taking the BILLS today. This is a tough little squad. A very good defense and the offense is sneaky good. Everyone back on the Raiders bandwagon. Like I have said multiple times as we have won fading them, last year everything went right. This is a tough road game for them. Huge game by Amari and big comeback have everyone thinking the Raiders are back. I think even with a bit of extra rest, Buffalo still the play over LAR. 4* Money Maker BUFFALO BILLS 

Taking the SAINTS today. Never a fan of laying big numbers like this. But in the back of my head, I hear, Pick the Winner. And when I do that, I see the Saints comfortably by double digits today. Bears won last week throwing 7 passes. Come on. What a terrible performance by Cam and the Panthers. Yes, Bears extremely tough at home. Should have beat the Falcons. Beat the Steelers and Panthers and losing a tough one to the Vikings. They scored an OT win over a beat up Ravens team, but I see blow-out losses at Tampa and Green Bay. Drew Brees is a pretty good QB. He seems reborn so far. The trading of AP helps balance the rush attack and take some pressure of the old timer. I just think John Fox has babied Mitch a bit too much lately. Because if they fall behind here and it is 10-14-17 to 0-3.. You need the rook to start chucking. Tough spot in the dome for a rookie QB against a team that sees it's opening in the division, and now the conference with Rodgers down. Could be the swan song for Brees and Payton. Big game for Nawlans. 5* Best Bet NEW ORLEANS SAINTS 

Taking the CHARGERS today. I know it would be easy to fade these guys coming east to face the Pats. But Rivers has always played NE tough. Let's be honest here. I am not sold on the NE defense being 'fixed.' Shutting down the Falcons who they stymied last in the Super Bowl and then did it the entire game last Sunday says more about Atlanta then NE. That Falcons staff is in trouble but that is a whole other story. Ryan was the only QB who hasn't thrown for 300 yards vs this defense. Oh, Rivers will get his yards. He has some toys to play with. They also have a couple pass rushers in Bosa and Ingram. 4* Money Maker LA CHARGERS 

4* Money Maker LA DODGERS

4* Money Maker NEW MEXICO STATE

4* Money Maker WYOMING

4* Money Maker BOSTON BRUINS

4* PL Money TB LIGHTNING

Taking NORTHWESTERN and going ML. +2.5, 3, I guess you grab the points. But if I am taking that kind of a number with a home dog, like most dogs I take, I am thinking they win outright. Tough spot for Sparty with Penn State and Ohio State on the horizon. Maybe they overlook the Wildcats a bit. Third road game in 4 weeks for Michigan State. Big game for the home team. 4* Money Maker NORTHWESTERN 

Taking OHIO STATE today. I know everyone is loving #2 and undefeated Penn State. I know we hear that the Buckeyes have beaten 'bad' teams. They scored just 16 vs Oklahoma who we have seen give up 35 and 41 to Baylor and K-State on the road. So OSU is off the bye week and has revenge for a regular season loss last season. But Penn State was Big 10 Champs and were jobbed out of a BCS bowl bid that went to OSU. Who is more pissed here? That being said, I like Meyer more than Franklin, especially with the extra prep time. 4* Money Maker OHIO STATE 

Taking WAKE today. Home dog with a nice defense. I'll bite. UL off big win over Florida State. Even a QB-less Seminoles team is considered a major road win in this league. Let's not forget UL losing b2b to BC and at NCST. 3 straight losses for Wake, but it wasn't against chopped liver. GT, Clemson and even FSU are still solid programs.  4* Money Maker WAKE FOREST 

Going OVER the total here. What is there to say? As much as I want to back the Cowboys, I had them last week and still think they are the Big 12's best team, I just can't see them stopping West Va. Grier can and will move the ball here. Back to back 5 TD pass games. Who is going to be shocked at 34-28 at halftime? The big play ability for the Pokes is very dynamic. They can get huge runs or catches. A lot of ways to score here. 4* Total Money OVER

Taking OKLAHOMA STATE today. Have to back these guys again. Won some, lost some with my Big 12 pre-season faves. We are on the over here, but I think we have seen that Oklahoma State can make a stop every now and then. In fact, winning last week relying more on the defense, than their offense. 4* Money Maker OKLAHOMA STATE 

4* Money Maker BUFFALO

Taking the DODGERS tonight. Even after the Houston bats pounced on our LAD bullpen, I think we still hold the edge in that scope of the game. And the fact that LA had been absolutely flawless through the playoffs gives me reason to have faith in that belief. Yu Darvish is no stranger to the Astros, Texas, or Minute Maid Park. 4-1 2.61 ERA in 6 career games here with a .74 WHIP helps our cause tonight. So enter McCullers for Houston. 3 games, 2 starts. Against the Sox, 2 earned in 3 innings getting lifted after allowing 3 hits and 2 walks. Pitched a gem against the Yanks, and continued it in 4 innings of relief. But as good as that was, I still have my doubts. He had a 2.69 ERA end of June. End of the regular season it was 4.25. I guess you have to hit the DL for a month when you post an ERA approaching 10 in July in 4 starts. I guess he improved to an ERA near 7 in his 3 September starts. So maybe he is back in his May form that saw him give up 4 runs in 6 starts spanning 36+ innings for a .99 ERA. Darvish had a 2.49 ERA in 10 away games for Texas and a 2.30 ERA in 5 away games for LA. I know everyone was waiting for the Astro bats to come alive. But LA has a couple decent bats themselves. Have to grab LA as a dog here based on the value of the team and their starter tonight. 4* Money Maker LA DODGERS 

Taking FLORIDA STATE here. Everyone and their moms will be on BC. Eagles in off a pair of great road wins. Winning at UL as 20 point dogs. Then showing no letdown as they crush Virginia 41-10. So the Noles are limping along. And, come on. This isn't a surprise as they lose their QB against Alabama. But this is still a talented group. It isn't like we are be asked to cover 10 here. Look at some of these lines the last few years. -21 -9.5 -17 -23.5 -29 -14.5 -21.5 .. that is just how much better FSU has been. Not saying they covered every one of those numbers either. Just showing the drastic change in numbers because of the Seminoles injuries. As much as BC has to be thinking they can win this one, how about the FSU players saying man, we can't mail this season. We are freakin' Florida State! Normally, and probably 99% of the time I would be dogging it up on BC. But I don't think the value is there tonight. 4* Money Maker FLORIDA STATE 

Taking the CLIPPERS tonight. Cashed nicely with these guys as a top Sure-Shot play over the Jazz, and will come back on the road vs the Trailblazers. I like this team. Just think they are getting overlooked since they traded CP3. They still have some pretty decent guys left. I do like this Portland back-court. But that being said, I think LAC is a live dog and won't be shocked at an outright win. 4* Money Maker LA CLIPPERS 

Taking the DOLPHINS tonight. Managed a miracle push last week with these guys, and are back on them again. Look. I have said this multiple times in backing Miami. This is a pretty good defense. And now that Moore is behind center I actually think the offense will improve. Look. I don't blame Gase for getting and starting Cutler. The guy had decent success in his system in Chicago. But Matt Moore wasn't terrible in his time under center. So I think he helps a lot. They have a RB, TE and WR to score. We cashed our GOW on Minny over these Ravens. This is a really banged up team. Ok, they have a defense. But if you don't like my Miami play, there is no way you can feel confident laying points with Baltimore. The WR injuries are mounting for BLT. Do you trust Falco? I sure don't. Guy has thrown a pick in 13 of his last 16 games. Wish I got the 3.5 at opening since the Ravens are 3-12 ATS last 15 laying more than a FG. 5 TD, 8 INTs 17 sacks for Flacco so far. I know it is a short week for both teams. But I think the arrow is actually pointing up for Miami. 4* Money Maker MIAMI DOLPHINS 

Taking the CELTICS. A little quick revenge on the plate tonight. Bucks went into Boston after the Celtics lost their big-money FA signing and on the heels of a furious comeback that fell short. Of course they will be flat in their home opener. But this is still a deep Boston team. I really like the coach. And everyone loves the Greek Freak. Guy is a beast. I think Celtics might even pull this out straight up tonight. 4* Money Maker BOSTON CELTICS 

Taking MONTREAL tonight. So we have the revenge angle working in our favor off a 5-1 loss. Kings playing 3rd road game in 4 days. Plus 4th roadie of a road trip. Canadiens, sitting at 2-6, favored over 7 win LA teams. What is there no to like! 4* Money Maker MONTREAL CANADIENS 

4* Total Money OVER Sharks/ Pens

Taking TORONTO and looking for big money on the PUCK LINE. You can lay the -155, but you know me, I look for that extra value. We found it last night on the Blues PL in a big way, and I expect the same tonight. Both teams rested, Leafs last played Monday, Canes Tuesday. I like that Toronto is home for a few games here. Carolina played at home, then hits the road for this game, before heading back home. Just one of those strange scheduling spots. 4* PL Money TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS 

Taking NORTHERN ILLINOIS. So the Huskies have won 9 straight in this series and that is a nice little trend. But what really gets me on them tonight is scheduling. Eastern Michigan has now dropped 5 straight. They lose on last second FG last week to rival Western Michigan 20-17. The week before, down 28-21, they score a TD and go for 2 and the win against Army with 49 seconds left only to be denied in a 28-27 loss. How about 20-15 loss at Toledo before that? 24-20 at Kentucky. Those are tough to swallow. How about 4th road game in 5 games? Northern Illinois up 31-7 at the half last week cruising to a 48-17 win comes in a bit fresher no doubt. EMU 7-23 ATS last 30 conference games. Wow. 4* Money Maker NORTHERN ILLINOIS 

Taking the BLUES and going PUCK LINE for a bigger payout. I guess you can lay the -160 because I think we win by 2+ goals. Just like this spot for STL. Haven't played since losing in Vegas on the 21st. So they have been home a couple days, and get the Flames off an 3-2 OT Win over Nashville where they battled back from down 2-0. That takes a bit out of you I would think. Again. Rested at home. Blues 7-2 last 9 at home vs the Flames. 4* PL Money STL BLUES 

Taking the CLIPPERS here. So Utah ran them out of the playoffs last year. But both teams lost a big star in the off-season. That being said, I just like the LAC roster more. So, they beat up the Lakers and then rolled Suns. Now they get to really put it together against a 'better' team. And what better way to open up things and get see how good you are than by beating a team that has success against you. Just think Clips have something to prove here. 8* Sure Shot LA CLIPPERS 

Taking CHICAGO and going PUCK LINE. Really don't want to lay the heavy number so I am looking for the bigger payday on the PL. Vegas. What is there to say? What a start for an expansion team. But a bit of reality has set in with some goalie injuries. Hopefully Chicago wasn't out parting the last couple days in town. We should have a 4-1 winner tonight. 4* PL Money CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS

Taking the AVS tonight. Just like this spot. Yes, they have dropped 3 straight. But with a couple extra days off, I think they come out strong tonight. Dallas is starting a 5 game road trip so they will be a team will be looking to fade this week. 4* Money Maker COLORADO AVALANCHE 

Taking the DODGERS. Would have liked to put this out when it was a bit cheaper. And this is really top end of where I want to be with any MLB fave. I will probably sprinkle some +135 RL on this also. Look. We all know about how Kershaw has poor postseason numbers. I will say, 5 HRs is a bit concerning this playoff run. But on the whole, HRs are up across the board in MLB and even the best pitchers have been serving up long bombs. Google a great article on Randy Johnson/ Kershaw postseason from Sporting News. He has had really 2 bad games in his 21 post season games. 15 earned in 2 starts. 4 inning 7 earned vs Cards in 2013. And 8 earned in 6.2 innings vs Cards in 2014 vs the Cards again. - So on to this series. As much as I like Keuchel, the guy is a different pitcher away from home. It is just that simple. 3.53 ERA road this year (2.26 home) -5.42 last year (3.60) - 3.77 in 2015 (1.46) - 3.04 in 2014 (2.79) . In 2013 he had 10 relieve appearances with his starts. But in 2012 his rookie year, 11.10 road ERA in 6 starts, and again 2.95 at home in 10 starts. Not saying he is getting shelled for 5 in 3 innings. But I think LAD can get some runs. And the clear edge of the Dodgers in the bullpen will probably be the difference maker in this series. 5* Best Bet LA DODGERS 

Taking the FLAMES. Calgary 4-1 last 5 here in Nashville. Preds a perfect 3-0 at home so far. But Calgary comes in winners of 3 straight on the road. 4* Money Maker CALGARY FLAMES 

Taking the RED WINGS tonight. Wings looking to get off the snide and I think they get it done tonight. Start off a 3 game road trip and this one is winnable. Not sold on Sabres even though we have grabbed them a couple times this season already. 4* Money Maker DETROIT RED WINGS 

Taking the DUCKS tonight. Like this spot for Anaheim. Haven't played much lately, last game was Friday. Philly already knocked off the Ducks on the road this season, a 3-2 OT win. I expect a good game here as Anaheim starts a 4 game, 6 day road trip. Small dog the play. 4* Money Maker ANAHEIM DUCKS 

Taking CAROLINA here. Easy to see TB and 7-1-1 and think why not grab them being a small dog. They are very good putting the puck in the net. Just think Carolina is a tough home team. They play defense. Just think everyone remembers what is fresh in their minds. And pounding the Pens 7-1 will surely get people jumping on Lightning dog play. Give me the small home fave. 4* Money Maker CAROLINA HURRICANES 

Taking the RAPTORS here. Just think that Spurs asking a lot of guys to make up for injury losses. They have taken care of business so far. But people I guess forget how good this Toronto team is. Worth a ML shot. 4* Money Maker TORONTO RAPTORS 

Taking the WARRIORS. Well. We haven't been around this team since fading them opening night. But off another loss, I will get my feet wet. This is a just a spot I think they have one of those 20+ blow outs. I get they will be sleepwalking most of the time because they are so much better than teams. But I don't think we have seen a vintage game yet from GS and I think we get a good performance tonight. 4* Money Maker GS WARRIORS 

Taking the REDSKINS. Just think this is a decent number to grab. Eagles might be reading their own press clippings a bit too much. With revenge, will take Washington. Cousins has a good grasp of this offense and I expect some points here. 4* Money Maker WASHINGTON REDSKINS 

Taking the PISTONS. Can't trust this process yet. Philly unable to get into the win column. No way they lose 4 straight right? Let's not forget that Philly is breaking in a bunch of young guys who haven't played as a unit all that much. Takes time to get in sync. 4* Money Maker DETROIT PISTONS 

Taking the RANGERS and going Puck Line. I guess we can go ML. But something tells me we get a very good game tonight from NY. They have struggled a bit out of the gate, but they are a good team. We catch San Jose in the middle of a road trip and maybe they are a starting to get a bit sluggish here on the east coast. 3rd game in 4 days. Let's try to get the big money tonight. 4* PL Money NY RANGERS 

Taking the BRONCOS. Lost with these guys last week. Not laying anything near double digits. Still think this is one of the better defensive teams in the league. Zero home field edge for Chargers. We had SD when these guys first played. Will take the road team here looking to wipe a bad taste out of their mouths. 4* Money Maker DENVER BRONCOS 

Taking the BENGALS today. Might even put some +200 ML down on this puppy. I know that Cincy looked bad early. But I think this is a different team since the OC change. I think Mixon has a big day today. This Bengals team isn't afraid to go toe to toe with the Steelers. And what is Pitt anyway? Yeah, we cashed them last week over KC. But they have had the Chiefs number lately. Can someone explain the Jags game? I had Pitt. Jags 3rd straight road game. Figured they were out of gas. And they maul Pitt and have Big Ben talking retirement again. Cincy off their bye week so there is zero lack of focus. I just think they are trying to sucker us in with this line. We've seen 1 line over 3 just once in the last 10 meetings. Still on the dogs though. 8* Sure Shot CINCINNATI BENGALS 

Taking the PACKERS today. 12pt line move with Rodgers out. Are you kidding me? I will grab GB at this price. So no OL or run game for the Pack. I get it. I can see the Saints love. People see 50 points last week. Well 30 something was non-offensive. I don't like Brees as much out of the dome. Especially on grass. NO still has a leaky defense. Packers still have some solid WRs and Hundley has a week of practice under his belt. GB with a lot to prove as a team because all they hear is they are done since A-Aron is down. 4* Money Maker GREEN BAY PACKERS 

4* Total Money OVER Panthers/ Bears

Opinion -- taking a shot on these guys to finally win a game. 

Taking the RAMS here. Ok. So we are in London. Rams coming from Florida, while Arizona is flying, what, a quarter the way around the world. That can't be helpful. I guess everyone is loving the Cards since AP had a big debut. I am not sold. I think the Rams have a better defense than the Bucs. Rams played in England last year so they have a bit of an edge as to what expect. I like the Rams new staff. The offense is much improved. The defense getting better by the week under Wade Phillips. Gurley should have a nice game for us also. Again. Palmer will be on the run much of the game. Not sure what to expect from AP. I mean, he easily could have left it all on the field to prove he can still play. Not jumping on the Arizona train for sure. Short line on a neutral field seems right to me. Even turning the ball over 5 times to Seattle this team had a chance to win. They're scrappy. I'm in. 5* Best Bet LA RAMS 

Taking the VIKINGS this afternoon. Rolling large on Minny. And why wouldn't we. First. Flacco is having a terrible year. 4 TD and 8 INTs in his 6 games so far this season. Last time I checked, Vikes bring a very solid defense to the table. In fact, they have allowed just 2 300 yard passers their last 22 games. They lost by 3 in OT at home last week to the Bears. They needed 2 huge special team TDs (96KO 77Punt) to even get to OT. I am just taking Zimmer here as the coach. The guy gets the most out of his players. The defense alone should help us get 10-13 points off of TOs and field position. 10* Money Bomb MINNESOTA VIKINGS 

Taking the PANTHERS today. I know it is easy for me to say let's grab the Bears. We have cashed with them here at home a couple times already. But I think this a flat spot off that OT road win last week. Panthers in licking their wounds from a Thursday night clunker. Something tells me people are overreacting a bit on Chicago. I like their run game, but I think Cam and the Panthers offense puts some points up today. 5* Best Bet CAROLINA PANTHERS 

Taking NOTRE DAME tonight. Have to like this team. And what a schedule. Have to say, if they end up with 1 loss, they must be considered for the playoff. I had USC last week. Didn't work out for me. And I just think that playing all these games is taking a toll on the Trojans. 8 straight so far. 6 of those teams will most likely be bowling. Already lost at Washington State. Now ND in revenge mode after last years 45-27 loss. 4* Money Maker NOTRE DAME

Taking OLE MISS tonight. Really want to pull the trigger on the +220 ML. Rebels 14-6 ATS last 20 in the series. LSU in off upset wins over Florida and Auburn. Mississippi 6-3 ATS last 9 as home puppies. Ole Miss has a huge dark cloud over their heads. But I think the kids rally here at home in their own 'bowl' , the Magnolia Bowl with no post season allowed this year. Give me the home dogs. 4* Money Maker OLE MISS REBELS 

Taking SMU this afternoon. Will grab these guys off their bye. Last time I backed them, we were losing at Houston, but with over 500 yards of offense. After a week to recoup, they will be more than ready to face this week Cincy offense. 116th in total offense. They can't get in the end-zone, 117th in scoring. Mustangs putting up over 500 yards a game good for 11th nationally, and 6th in scoring at nearly 44ppg. The defense is no great shakes. And they give up points. Judging by wins over UConn and Arkansas State, I see the same outcome this afternoon. One of those 44-24 type games. Even 44-30 gets us the money. I would be really shocked if the Bearcats get more than 30 points on the board today. Mustangs need to get wins for a bowl bid. They did play 2 years ago and Cincy smoked them 41-3. Any remaining players will motivate their younger teammates to exact that revenge. 5* Best Bet SMU 

Taking MICHIGAN STATE this afternoon. So we have Sparty in off a giving up a back-door cover to Minny. But they dominated the stats. The Hoosiers come in off a big comeback, but eventual loss to Michigan. 10 points in the final 4 minutes is a nice job by them vs a very good Wolverine defense. But have to think of what they have left in the tank after losing in over-time. As an added bonus, Michigan State in with revenge as Indiana won last year winning in OT as a home dog. 5* Best Bet MICHIGAN STATE 

Taking VIRGINIA today. One. We have to fade BC off that huge win over Louisville last week. 45 points. Where did that come from? But I like this VA team. We have had them a couple times already. I like their coach. I think he brings a tricky defense to the table today for BC. Again. BC not know for putting up points like that. I think they are walking into a tough contest today. This Cavs team has really improved it's play. Just think that Mendenhall has these guys ready today. A win here basically locks up a bowl bid for the first time in a long time for Virginia. 4* Money Maker VIRGINIA 

Taking TEXAS TECH at high noon. Talk about a revenger. Holy cow. 66-10 losers last year in Ames! Well. I think the Red Raiders are much better this year. They actually have a bit of a defense to help out their prolific offense. Yeah. TT has Oklahoma on deck. But do we really think they are looking past this team. Hello 66-10 last year. Not a chance that happens. Yes. Tech blew a 35-17 3rd Q lead last week at West Va. But I have hard time believing that the Cyclones shut down this Red Raiders offense. 4* Money Maker TEXAS TECH 

Taking OKLAHOMA STATE. Look. Had the Sooners last week and again, like all Oklahoma teams before it. They give up a big lead and forget to score in the 2nd half. Well. We have Texas off that big comeback and have to wonder what they have left in the tank for State today. I know Herman's record as an underdog. That is fine. But the Cowboys were my pick to win the Big 12. And now that we have had a couple other teams join the 1 loss ranks, well the playoff door is wide open for Oklahoma State to enter the party. I expect OKST to come out fast and no doubt equal, or beat that 20-0 lead that the Sooners put up on Texas early. But unlike Oklahoma, the Pokes play a full game for us and deliver the 10+ point victory. 10* Money Bomb OKLAHOMA STATE 

Taking the YANKEES today. No way the Astros lose 4 straight after 100+ win year right? No way Houston drops 4 straight, at home no-less. With Verlander? The guy has been awesome since the trade. Well. I will take a shot with Sevie as a small dog. Yanks again, like our last win on them, playing with house money. The noose is tight for Houston. No hitting at all. Batting .147 this series. Outscored 21-9. Yanks knock off another 100 win club en rout to the World Series. 4* Money Maker NY YANKEES 

Taking the SHARKS tonight. Not a good spot for the Devils here. Off a b2b 5-4 OT win last night. Down 4-2 and coming back like that on the road. I say flat spot. What really gets me San Jose, and obvious by the line since NJ is 6-1, we get to face a back up goalie. A back up goalie who had to come in last night. Not really sure how he responds. 4* Money Maker SAN JOSE SHARKS 

Taking SABRES and going PUCK LINE. You can lay the bigger number, but I am looking for a nice payday tonight. Buffalo a bit rested after opening up on the road. They can light the lamp a bit. Vancouver in off 6-3 loss at Boston. A b2b road spot and their 3rd road game on a 5 game trip. 4* PL Money BUFFALO SABRES 

Taking the CLIPPERS tonight. Am I missing something with the Lakers? Ball is Magic, Kobe, Shaq and Worthy all rolled into one? Not jumping on the Showtime bandwagon. Clippers quietly have assembled a nice team. Deep bench. Shooters. Everyone knows CP3 is gone. But this is still a dangerous team. Lakers defense was terrible last year. Don't see a huge improvement in that area this season. 4* Money Maker LA CLIPPERS 

Taking the YOTES. Alright. 2nd game of a home and home vs Dallas. Still win-less on the season. Not that I am saying they are due. But If you are going to grab a game, off a home and home loss is a good as spot as any to grab the dog. 4* Money Maker ARIZONA COYOTES

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Taking the CHIEFS tonight. Maybe if they beat the Steelers I would be thinking Oakland here. But (we cashed on) Pitt got the job done and now KC is ready to take on their division rival. Yeah. You can say it is the proverbial 'circle the wagon' game for the Raiders. But let's be honest here. Last year, as I said going against the Raiders in Week 1. This team got every break and bounce. Every gamble paid off. Missed FGs. Go for 2. Well, we are seeing a return to the norm now. 12-4 last year was great. But 8-8 might even be a reach this season. Lynch isn't doing much running the ball. Carr is playing, but not 100% after being injured. The guy has a broken bone in his back! Cooper has the drops. At least with Andy Reid we know we are getting a solid rush attack and a team that doesn't turn it over much. KC 4-1 ATS last 5 in the series and 11-3 ATS last 14 trips to Oakland. Will also be on the under in this game tonight. 4* Money Maker KC CHIEFS

4* Total Money UNDER Chiefs/Raiders

Taking the DODGERS here. Lost last night with LA, but will lay it today with Kershaw. I don't think I have laid this much on a fave all year in MLB action. This Cubs team just has not been hitting the ball this series. One regular, Almora, hitting better than .214 this postseason. BETTER THAN 214! As a team, .163 vs the Dodgers this series. Almora again, heads and shoulders above his teammates facing LAD as he is hitting .250, next best, .222. I like Quintana, and getting the defending champs at this price as a dog is tempting. I just don't think you 'flip the switch' vs a guy like Kershaw, even with his poor post-season numbers. 4* Money Maker LA DODGERS