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 

Going OVER here. Have to say. This looks a bit too easy for me. Can't see how this doesn't sail over 60. This kid Ferguson can chuck it. 19 TDs on the year. He has a legit NFL WR in Miller who has hauled in 9 TDs. Let's not forget that their defense is prone to give up some points. Houston can score. Short week or not, I expect some points in this big AAC battle. 4* Total Money OVER 

4* Money Maker NASHVILLE PREDATORS

Taking COLUMBUS. I know we have had Tampa couple times already this year. But I think the Jackets have an edge with their goalie tonight. 3rd straight road game for Tampa. Columbus swept the series last year. Combination of the schedule and Bobrovsky in goal have me laying this number. 4* Money Maker COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS

Taking the KINGS tonight. Yeah. What are these guys? The over the hill gang? Vince Carter. George Hill. Zach Randolph! Look. A b2b spot for the Rockets. CP3 a bit banged up already. Harden a beast year. But what an impressive win last night. We cashed both dogs last night in the NBA so that's a nice start. But Houston left it all out there last night rallying from a double digit 4th quarter deficit. Not shocking to see some tired legs and a cover by the home dogs tonight. 4* Money Maker SACRAMENTO KINGS 

Taking MINNESOTA tonight. Would have been on these guys with the points even if SA was 100% healthy. But with this small number, and Spurs missing guys, I am on the ML. Look. I thought Minny would be improved last year. Them and the Bucks were 2 teams I was looking to cash on. Well they are my 2 teams I will be looking to play on a lot this year also if we can get the value. So Wolves tonight get it done for us. 4* Money Maker MINNESOTA TWOLVES 

Taking the DODGERS here. How can we not take these guys again. Cashed last night and scored with the miracle under. That being said, put a fork in the Cubbies. Maddon has no answers in the bullpen. Sticks with guys too long. Doesn't go to others. Arrieta probably in his last Cubs game barring a miracle. Not the same pitcher. Simply put. How can you list the Dodgers as a dog right now? They can wrap this up and have a nice rest for World Series play. 4* Money Maker LA DODGERS 

Taking DETROIT tonight. We cashed a nice doggy last night as the Leafs scored a 2-0 win on the road in Washington. Well, on a b2b and off that win over the big, bad Capitals, we are dogging up in this situational spot. 4* Money Maker DETROIT RED WINGS 

Taking the YANKEES today. Had these guys RL yesterday. Will back Tanaka this afternoon. Bad manager move by the 'Stros yesterday opens the door for a big NY comeback. That is a tough loss. Big mental hurdle for Houston. I am putting aside Keuchel's great postseason numbers, including his Wild-Card here a couple years ago when we cashed on the visitors. Road splits in our favor as Keuchel a pedestrian 3.53 ERA in 12 road starts (8-2). Tanaka's post season numbers not bad either (2.00 ERA in 3 starts .89 WHIP) and we have nice decent numbers this season. 3.22 ERA in 15 starts (9-5). He has been dealing his last 3 including 0 runs in 7 his last regular season start, and 1.38 ERA in his 2 postseason starts .69 WHIP and .159 BAA. Fact is Houston not hitting at all right now. Yanks feeling good playing with house money. Pressure clearly mounting for the Astros. 4* Money Maker NY YANKEES

4* Money Maker HOUSTON ROCKETS

4* Money Maker MONTREAL CANADIENS

4* Money Maker LA DODGERS

4* Total Money UNDER Dodgers/Cubs

4* Money Maker BOSTON CELTICS

4* PL Money  OTTAWA SENATORS

4* Money Maker TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING

4* Money Maker TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS

4* RL Money NY YANKEES

Taking the TITANS tonight. Are we missing something with this line? I get no Luck. But Mariota didn't play last week. Probably a heavy rush attack game plan for the teams. A pair of 2-3 teams battling. I know that all the trends point to Indy. Colts have really ran the AFC South for years. But a totally different team without Luck behind center. Titans have underachieved in my eyes so far. I though they could win this division over the Texans. This is a big line and I see a lot of Indy love, especially off a huge underdog weekend, including 7 road dogs winning outright! - I'm bucking my normal doggy tendencies and going with the home faves. 4* Money Maker TENNESSEE TITANS

Taking the ASTROS tonight. So MLB faves are something like 19-4 this postseason. It is safe to say it has not been a great playoff run for us, although we did hit some RL games early last round. In this spot, I think the value is on Houston. I am in NJ. I like the Yanks. I have the 'local' flavor of how people perceive things. But when the locals and the talking heads agree that this is going to be a 'series' and the Yanks came back against 100+ win Indians team, well, I am against that line of thinking. First off. Tanaka and Sevie have better stuff than CC right now. I don't think he will be able to dance around this lineup. I think it is clear after the last 2 years that the Indians have a real problem closing out teams. This Astros team is built for right now. They are good. I can't take last series and apply it to this one. Yea, Yanks playing with house money. But honestly, I can see a sweep here depending how this game goes tonight. A really tough loss and I think that NYY is flat in Game 4. We might have a shot at some in-game betting to salvage this dog if things get ugly early. That being said though, I can see the Astros hitters getting through against CC tonight. 4* Money Maker HOUSTON ASTROS 

4* Total Money UNDER Astros/ Yankees

Taking the BRONCOS tonight. Big number for sure. But when I first look at a game I say this to myself. Who wins this game? If you win, you are more than likely covering. If I like a dog, I am not saying to myself.. Man.. Can't wait to catch the back door. I am thinking we win outright. Are the Giants winning outright tonight? Toss out the line. Look at the state of these 2 teams, and franchises as a whole. Giants at 0-5 just lost to a team that was 0-4 with a rookie HC on their own field when for all intention purposes this was a 'circle the wagons' 'must win' any analogy type game. NYG lost their best offensive weapon in ODB for the year. Their other WRs are also hobled. Hello No Fly Zone Denver defense. No rush attack for the G-Men to take pressure off Eli. Broncos in off of a bye week. Do we not think Von Miller and company are licking their chops waiting to face this OL? Denver destroyed the Cowboys. Giants not as good as Dallas and sure as heck aren't built to make a comeback or keep the Denver offense off the field. It is Tuesday, but I am saying we see Geno Smith playing at least a half on Sunday night. 5* Best Bet DENVER BRONCOS 

4* Money Maker CHICAGO CUBS

Taking the STEELERS here, and looking ML. You can grab +4 if you don't like extra money! -- Ugh. As much as I like this game, there is just as much doubt in my head. I see Big Ben off arguably the worse game he has ever played. Then there is the retirement talk. Sideline antics. Bell not looking like he is ready to play. The whole anthem thing. This team is turmoil just getting shredded at home by the Jags. We had Pitt last week. A Jags team playing 3 straight on the road! - Maybe Pitt, in a Ravens / KC sandwich didn't come 100% focused. This team is way to talented on offense for a game like that last week. KC with some injury concerns. Kelce and Hill banged up. Not sure of either status, but both are a hit or tweak away from not playing. Already lost Conley for the year. Again -I just think in the old 'circle the wagons' type of game we have to grab the dog. 4* PITT STEELERS 

4* Total Money OVER San Fran/ Skins

Taking the REDSKINS today. Ugh. Hate laying these huge numbers. But for me. Let's pick the winner. Niners now 0-4 by a combined 11 points in those losses! How about 2 straight OT losses. I get these guys are playing tough for the new coach, but come on. Now the are playing the early game on the east coast. So here they are for their 3rd straight road game. I have to say, I also like the Over 46.5 today. I think we see some points from the Niners. But I think that Cousins wants to do something special today also. He wants to show off a little for both teams. This is a huge money game for him. Yes, Washington have the Eagles on Monday night, and Cowboys coming up. But we have our bye week working in our favor. And that is huge since the last time we saw the Redskins on MNF they were losing on a last second FG then, for us KC backers, a gift from the gambling Gods. That being said. They have had time to get over that game. They won't take SF lightly simply based on SF playing 2 straight road OT games and 11 points away from being 4-1. At 2-2, Skins need some wins. Cowboys at 2-3, Giants 0-5. Eagles sitting atop NFC East at 4-2. 34-20 should seal the deal for us. 4* Money Maker WASHINGTON REDSKINS 

Taking the DOLPHINS, again. No. I have never played for Miami although I have been asked several times since we were on the against the Chargers, Jets, Saints and Titans. Again though. This defense is a real unit. Even though Jay Cutler was basically retired 2 months, I like this offense. The play-makers are there. They have a good RB. The OL is side. I like their TE. The WRs are more than capable. We need Cutler to start chucking more than 5 yard slants. And that is on his coach. That being said. Yeah, ATL out of their bye, and off a loss. But I think this could easily be a walk through game for them with the Patriots on deck. You remember that game don't you? I am sure the Falcons do also. I think people look at Miami and NYG as 2 teams with zero chance of winning today. But unlike the GMEN. There is unity in the Dolphin locker room. And actual NFL WRs who were drafted in the NFL draft! I am not calling outright win, but I think Miami surprises some people today. 4* Money Maker MIAMI DOLPHINS 

Taking the PATRIOTS today. I get that NE has 2 losses. Heading into Thursday night, the 2 teams that beat the Pats were a combined 9-1. Now we are suppose to believe in the Jets who beat Jay Cutler who was retired 2 months ago, and Blake Bortles and the Jags back from London at home. And hold off a Browns team that fumbled at the NY 7 and was picked off at the NY 2, missed a chippy FG attempt. I liked Tampa on Thursday thinking the Pats couldn't correct their defense on a short week. Well both teams played poorly, but TB needed a miracle late for a cover and to generate anything offensively. I can not see Team Hoodie showing up for this game, with extra rest, and tied. TIED with this Jets team and not coming out with a 20pt win. Brady is doing Brady things. He is going to get his 24 regardless of what kind of team he faces. 63-20 last years 2 games. I know Pats have Falcons on deck. But does that really mean as much to NE who won when it counted? I can't see them playing half-ass because the Jets were suppose to go 0-16 and suck for Sam. This team needs a huge game from both sides of the ball. This line is 9 and I would feel comfortable at 19. If Josh McCown keeps this games close, then the HC should be thinking of finding a new DC at the very least. 8* Sure Shot NE PATRIOTS 

4* Money Maker BUFFALO SABRES

4* Money Maker BOSTON BRUINS

4* Money Maker ARIZONA 

4* Total Money OVER Bruins/Wildcats 

Taking USC tonight. Easy to say let's grab the dogs. Utah though in off loss to Stanford (we failed to cover there) and did beat the Trojans last year. So a big revenge spot for SC. We played on SC vs Stanford. That was another spot where people were off Southern Cal. Like this spot, happily gobbling up the dog points. But in this spot, I see USC doing the exact same thing it to the Tree. Can't discount the revenge angle. We have the top spot in the PAC 12 on the line. Not sure that Utah can keep up the pace offensively with SC. If Darnold is mistake free tonight, we win this one by 20+. We can overcome an INT or fumble. Again. Just think this plays out like the Stanford game. *8 Sure Shot USC 

4* Money Maker CHICAGO CUBS

4* Total Money OVER Cincy/So Fla. 

Taking ALABAMA tonight. So. Tide rolled up 125-3 wins in B2B beat downs of Vandy and Ole Miss. They had a 24-3 lead in the 3rd before a 27-19 final score. Safe to say, Saban was not happy. I expect a Vandy-esque performance tonight. Won't be shocked to see 30+ points by the half. Arkansas has allowed 98 points in their 2 SEC losses. 98! to A&M and South Carolina. Two teams who played the week before in a 24-17. 98 POINTS to those teams! Bama names the score tonight, but I am guessing 48-10. 5* Best Bet ALABAMA 

4* Total Money OVER Panthers/ Penguins

4* Total Money OVER ECU/UCF

4* Money Maker WYOMING

4* Money Maker NY YANKEES

Taking OKLAHOMA here. This line continues to rise even though all we hear is that Tom Herman is a dog-outright machine going back to his days as an Ohio State assistant. What we forget is that the Sooners are good for a bad loss. Now that loss happened before the Red River battle where Texas has been known to pick off Oklahoma. Can't say don't grab that +260 ML with Texas. I see where you are coming from. But something tells me Oklahoma wins this one by double digits. 4* Money Maker OKLAHOMA SOONERS 

Taking MISSISSIPPI STATE this afternoon. Right off the bat we have the payback angle. We cashed with BYU last year in Utah and you can bet your sweet butt that the Bulldogs are ready to let out some frustration in this High Noon battle. MSU had been blitzed on the road getting beaten 80-13 by Georgia and Auburn. They have to be pumped up for this anemic offense of the Cougars to come to town. What better way to get your confidence back then to maul a smaller team into submission. Not that I like to say. Oh LSU beat you 27-0, we beat LSU 37-7. So we should smash you 48-10. But really. That is what I think is going to happen as I lay this number. They have a revenge next at home vs Kentucky. But State needs every win and can't overlook a team that beat them last year.  4* Money Maker MISSISSIPPI STATE 

4* PL Money LAS VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS

Taking WASHINGTON STATE here. This team looks pretty focused. No let down after taking care of USC at home. They just go on the road and stymie Oregon with a tough defense. Cal started off great and were the talk of the town with their new HC. Well, 3-0 is now 3-3 and each PAC 12 loss is worse than the one before. By 10, then 21, then 31. WSU 15-6 ATS last 21 in PAC 12 play. Cal 7-14 ATS in that same span. Road team 4-1 ATS last 5 in the series. Cougars 7-1 ATS last 8 trips to Cal. 4* Money Maker WASHINGTON STATE 

4* Money Maker NY RANGERS

Taking ARIZONA tonight. Gotta tell ya. This +250 PL is calling my name. But it is very tough to pull that trigger on the Coyotes. Haven't won yet. Lost b2b home and home series against Las Vegas. But them getting blitzed by the Knights is why I like them here. 4* Money Maker ARIZONA COYOTES 

Taking CAROLINA tonight. These Thursday night have got to go. But until then, we will back the home team and roll out a free play on the Under - Philly was 1-7 on the road last year. They are 2-1 this wins over the Skins in Week 1 and SD 2 weeks ago. Just think this is not a good spot for them. Panthers look to be finding themselves lately. Cam seems to get better as they guys around him go down. 60 points last 2 wins on the road over Pats and Lions. Looks like the 15-1 Panthers are showing up lately and not the 6-10 version of last year. 4* Money Maker CAROLINA PANTHERS 

Taking MINNESOTA. Look. I like the Wild. Think they are going to be a good team this year. Can't really knock anything the Blackhawks have done. Just feel that we get a well rested group that can come in here totally focused having not played since Saturday and steal a win. 4* Money Maker MINNESOTA WILD 

Taking the NATIONALS today. So, before the rain-out I was on the Cubbies and the Under. No premium play in NLDS yesterday, but we did cash nicely with the big dog Yanks and the Under. For tonight though, really like the Nats. I think the whole thing with Stras, and Dusty, the mold. All that crap. Dusty can't manage. Nats choke. Stras is sick. Not a gamer. I think the rain out really had these guys come together. I think they are focused and will take care of business. To start the series, I was on the Cubs. We had them in Games 1&2. But something has happened and this team is alive. They hit the Cubbies big closer in Wade Davis. They got to Lester. I like Hendricks. But I don't see him going 8 tonight. I'm on the dogs here. 4* Money Maker WASHINGTON NATIONALS 

Taking the STARS here. Had the Preds the other night over the Flyers and went PL. Well. Up 3-0 I thought we would have a monster night. Next thing I know we are down 5-3 before a 6-5 win. Cant' trust the defense even as a short home fave. Think we have the better goaltender and that is the difference tonight. 4* Money Maker DALLAS STARS 

Taking FLORIDA tonight. Almost want to go PL for the +235 or more. Just think this is a bad spot for the Blues. 3rd straight road game. 4th road game in 5 games to start the year. 4* Money Maker FLORIDA PANTHERS  

Taking ULL here. Will lay the TDs with the home fave tonight. Texas State has some problems on offense. Here are their point totals from conference play last year. 14-7-10-14-10-3-34-21. The 21,34 came in their first 2 games, then the wheels fell off the bus. This year, they put up 20 on Houston Baptist! Then 3-13-14-10-27.  Put up 27 and still lost by 19 at home vs ULM - LY 40-34 loss at ULM. One of the lower seed teams here in the Sun Belt. So what to expect tonight. Well. LY we saw a 27-3 game. 2 years ago it was 49-27. 34-10 before that. 48-10 before that. 4 games. 4 Cajuns Covers. Texas State is 4-10 ATS last 14 on the road. Bobcats have allowed 45-45-44 their last 3 games. 2 of those at home! - Not a chance that I can back Texas State even with this number. They just look like a bad team. ULL should have a 34-13 type win in their pocket tonight. 4* ULL RAGIN CAJUNS 

4* Money Maker CALGARY FLAMES

4* Total Money OVER Isles/ Ducks

Taking the YANKEES tonight. We have been on the Indians most of this series. But that changes tonight. It is easy to say no way that NY gets to Kluber like they did in Game 2. It is easy to say no way the Indians rock the Yankees bullpen like they did in Game 2. So we are back to square one. CC will be on a short leash for sure. Yanks with an array of arms ready to come in. From Sonny Gray, down to Chapman at the end of the pen. Indians for the 2nd year in row having trouble closing out a series they had controlled. Yanks though have been the better team so far overall in the series. I will also be on the under tonight. But I see this one being settled in the middle innings with the NY staff holding the Tribe bats in check. Lindor 1 hit in the series. Albeit a GS. Brantley, 1 hit in the series. Chisenhall, 1 hit. Eddie E, injured. Jose Ramirez, 2 hits. This is going to go down as a monster upset when the Yanks pull this out. Not sure this team responds to the pressure. The noose is tightening. Yanks playing with house money. 4* Money Maker NY YANKEES 

4* Total Money UNDER Yanks/Indians

Going to lay it with TROY. Big number but it has come down. Might have been a bit inflated off their win on the road over LSU. But these Trojans are now back in Sun Belt play. South Alabama on a miserable 4-12-1 ATS run in conference play. The general thinking would be 'let-down spot' after a win in SEC country. But Troy with plenty of time to regain focus and get to the task at home. They are the better team. A balanced off and a very stingy defense. Jags have had problems scoring. Take out that 45-0 win vs Alabama A&M and this team puts up a 18ppg and allows over 38 - Troy the top offense in the conference last year should be highly motivated at home for the fans. Trojans should really get their offense off the ground tonight vs a bottom tier defense. 4* Money Maker TROY 

4* Total Money UNDER Pens / Caps

4* Money Maker NJ DEVILS 

4* Money Maker PITTSBURGH PENGUINS

4* PL Money DALLAS STARS

4* RL Money  NASHVILLE PREDATORS 

4* Money Maker CAROLINA HURRICANES

Taking ARIZONA tonight. I thought ARZ had a shot at taking out LA. They had played them well during the regular season. But this postseason has been anything but normal for me. I can't even auto-play unders anymore with the way these 'good' teams pitching staffs have delivered! That being said. Not a fan of Darvish. Hasn't pitched in 2 weeks. His 2 post season starts, 0-2 5.04 ERA. 3 runs. 2 earned in 6.2 innings 2012. 5 earned in 5 innings 2016. Greinke off a bad outing in the Wild Card. That being said. With their backs against the wall, I expect the DBacks to claw out a win in this series. 4* Money Maker ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS 

4* Money Maker CALGARY FLAMES

Taking the BEARS tonight. So Chicago is on a 11-3 ATS run last 14 at home vs the Vikes. We have that working in our favor. We have the Trubisky Era and hopefully not Error, starting tonight as they have pulled the turnover plug on $45M QB Mike Glennon. I do like the move though. Even though facing a Mike Zimmer defense will be a tall task for the rookie. Minny has lost their top offensive weapon in Cook, but will get their QB back. Not sure how sharp he will be after being out. That being said. I think this shapes up as a low scoring affair. We had the Bears in Week 1 over the Falcons. We faded them at Tampa in Week 2. And roared to another win with them over the Steelers in Week 3. With extra rest, we are on the home dog tonight. 4* Money Maker CHICAGO BEARS 

Taking the INDIANS tonight. A 104 win team getting this kind of number. I know what you are thinking. They are huge dogs because Sevy is tough as nails. Yes he is. But I don't know what kind of playoff makeup this kid has. Tribe has been here before. Nearly won the World Series last year. Maybe should have. Bauer was sharp against NYY. Normally I like to play on pitchers who were shelled their last start against the same team when they play. I just think that no Chapman for the Yanks will hurt. Betances, as much as I like the kid, is a wild card. Indians have the bullpen edge today. 4* Money Maker CLEVELAND INDIANS 

Taking the NATS here. Have to back Scherzer at this price. Guy is a beast. I know he is making first start since his hammy. But the road splits. 10-2 1.86 ERA 16 starts. .81 WHIP - .156 BA Against. I do like Quintana. Guy had been as steady over the years as you can be. But this year, not so much. And for what it's worth, he has struggled a bit at Wrigley. 1-4 5.01 ERA in 8 starts. 43 hits in 44 innings, but 10 HRs and 19 walks. This Nats team can make you pay. 4* Money Maker WASHINGTON NATIONALS 

4* Money Maker BUFFALO SABRES

4* Money Maker HOUSTON ASTROS

Taking the CHIEFS here. We scored a miracle cover on Monday night with these guys. I know it is a short week. I know it is another prime time spot for KC. But these guys just continue to win. What really gets me though is this. People talk about that crazy cover. I get it. But KC had already a regular W all but wrapped up. People are really talking about the Texans, or any NFL team for that matter, dropping 57 points in a game. 57! Now. I like Watson. I said when he was drafted the kid can play. I mean, you do what you do against Alabama in b2b Championship games with NFL talent against you, you can play in this league. Guy is a great leader. I just think the 57 is really giving KC the value here. They had 4 INTs last week against Mariota and Cassell. 3 put you on on Ten side of the field and the 4th was ran back for a TD. Plus a fumble recovered inside the red-zone. Those are gifts. You can't count on that helping your ROOKIE!! QB every week.  KC 13-3 ATS last 16 on the road. 5* Best Bet KC CHIEFS

4* Money Maker CLEVELAND INDIANS

4* Total Money OVER Packers/Cowboys 

Taking the COWBOYS today. We cashed big last week as the Rams won outright for us. But we will head to Dallas on the home today this afternoon. Looks like we get Lee back on defense. Huge. Guy is a key piece for the 'Boys. I know their defense is nothing special. And Rodgers is at the top of the QB food chain. But his line is still pretty banged up. And unlike recent Dallas editions, this defense actually has a guy getting QB sacks. (Demarcus Lawrence 7.5) In their only road game, Falcons ripped GB for 141 yards. I think Zeke is excited about this game. Cowboys also with that playoff home revenge loss fresh in their memory. Bye week next week for Dallas. GB has division opponents on deck. Off home loss to Rams, I expect a very focused effort from the Pokes. 8* Sure Shot DALLAS COWBOYS 

4* Money Maker HOUSTON ASTROS 

Taking the CHARGERS. Man, nearly wrote San Diego. And why not. Eagles fan last week booing the Chargers as they came out and a LAC defensive guy thought it was booing for Wentz! So this is a good thing for them coming east. Yeah, the early start time is a red flag for me most of the time. But let's be honest. Is this NYG that good? They haven't done anything this year. Both teams absolutely desperate. Rivers should be able to get some things going vs this NY D that hasn't lived up to it's billing coming into the year. I can grab the points. But really. Even if you are a Giants fans would it really be a shocker to you if they lost here? Their OL is terrible. There is no run game. The owner has called out the GM finally. At least the Chargers can't control where they play. For me, the Chargers are going to 'circle the wagons' and, obviously by putting this out ML, I think they win this one. 4* Money Maker LA CHARGERS 

Taking the STEELERS today. Pretty simple thinking for me here. Jags now playing their 3rd straight road game. In London, where we cashed a nice, easy win. Last week in NJ, an out right loss as a fave (I also had them). On a side note, I thought the fact the Jags play in London every year would make the transition to and from England a bit easier for them. And now. They are in Pittsburgh. Steelers and especially Big Ben, always tougher at home. Jaguars again, off an OT game. Tough. 3 straight road games are tough anywhere. Round trip to London. OT. And now an always tough Pitt team. Pitt puts up about 30 a game at home. I know they have KC on deck. But home wins are important. We know Jacksonville has trouble slowing down the run. Pitt has big play WRs that can make things even worse. And finally. Do we, even getting more than a TD, want to back Bortles if he has to go toe to toe with Big Ben putting up points? 34-14 seems very likely to me. 4* Money Maker PITT STEELERS 

Taking MIAMI. Going ML here on the site, but you take the points if you are nervous. I get it. Dolphins look terrible. Cutler looking like a total bum. Offense not doing a darn thing. The uglier the better in my eyes. This is Miami's first game at home this year. Hello. It is October 8th! San Diego, New York, London. I still like the defense a lot. They are a strong unit. Maybe Mariotta plays. Maybe not. Either way, not 100%. Titans 8-20-1 ATS last 29 on the road. 4* Money Maker MIAMI DOLPHINS 

Taking CINCY here. We had a monster play on the Bengals against the Packers and just missed out an outright win. At home vs the Bills who are off a pair of big wins themselves. Well this is a no brainer. New OC looks to be paying off so far for Cincy. We can't forget this is a playoff caliber team. We do forget that in August the Bills traded guys and people said rebuild. They were out-gained last week in Atlanta. They had a slug fest at home vs Denver. Now Cincy is feeling good off a beat down of the Browns. I think this can be a flat spot for Buffalo. Bengals defense not to shabby. 3 of 4 teams under 20 points (Packers). As I said. Cincy in off cake wake. Bills off another slug fest. 11 minute 4th quarter drive? Bengals win by double digits. 10* Money Bomb CINCINNATI BENGALS 

4* Money Maker SAN JOSE SHARKS 

Taking STANFORD tonight. Right off the bat this game jumps off the board to me. The 'ranked' team, a home team to boot, getting points from the 'unranked' - Now, you know that especially in CBB, but also in CFB, we are always on the 'unranked' team. Just a total square play. I mean, how many clowns do you hear talk about AP and ESPN polls. What a joke. Nothing else needs to be said. 4* Money Maker STANFORD 

4* Money Maker ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS 

Taking ALABAMA. We have jumped in lately with these guys. They just look great. What is there to say. Looks like Saban is on a mission to absolutely humiliate opposing teams right now. 4* Money Maker ALABAMA 

Taking SMU tonight. Want to almost go +220 on the ML here. This isn't the same Cougars team. New coach. Some QB issues. We have SMU, the little brothers, coming in to face the bigger state school. Mustangs beat these guys last year as +23 dogs. Revenge? I don't think so. We had SMU last year huge and will come back with a bit of a smaller play. But I think we have a shot at the outright win for sure. 4* Money Maker SMU MUSTANGS

Taking SAN ANTONIO tonight. Will follow the line move. And why not. UTSA crushed So Miss last year 55-32 here. Southern Miss has not improved. They are in off a 43-28 15pt home loss to North Texas as faves. Road Runners off a bye week to get ready just adds a bonus to the home team. Sign me up for this CUSA home opener. 4* Money Maker UTSA ROAD RUNNERS 

4* Money Maker CHICAGO CUBS

4* Money Maker BALL STATE

4* Money Maker COLORADO AVALANCHE

Taking VIRGINIA here. Now. You have heard me say I don't like taking 2.5 and 6.5 home faves because it looks to easy to say 'Hey, they win by a FG or TD' - But in this case, we know that Cavs started out as the dogs. Money has poured in on the home team flipping the number. And why wouldn't it. Duke was exposed in their Friday game. We have Virginia, a team that has a great coach and went on the road and won outright as double digit dogs in a tough spot. They QB is playing better every week. We have had just as much time off as Duke with our bye week. 10* Money Bomb VIRGINIA 

4* Money Maker EAST CAROLINA 

Taking GEORGIA here. Stepped in front of this Georgia train last week like a suicide victim. Won't happen again especially when the week prior I cashed with the Bulldogs as our Top 10* Money Bomb. We cashed a miracle cover with Florida over Vandy last week. So 2 weeks ago Vandy is absolutely demolished at home by Bama. Then they are in it at The Swamp only to have a cover and possibly a shot at an outright win ripped from them. Those are tough to rebound from. 11 rushing allowed the last 2 games. And here comes Georgia with their super RB tag-team. Plus, revenge for last years home loss ! 8* Sure Shot  GEORGIA 

Taking AUBURN here. Won an easy one last week as the Tide demolished Ole Miss. How do you back a team on a 1-11 ATS run. This team, and program is in shambles right now. Bad coaches. Bad play. Bad defense. Tigers really putting it together lately. They saw what Bama did and want to get a blowout somewhere along those lines. So a 50 spot should be on the menu this afternoon. 5* Best Bet AUBURN TIGERS 

4* Money Maker TULANE

4* Total Money UNDER Florida/ Tampa

Taking the CUBS here. We made some nice coin fading the Cubbies early. But they have changed gears as the season progress. The World Series hangover was real. This is a good club. Maddon is a great manager. Clear edge on the bench for us in this series. Hendricks with a .96 ERA his last 3 starts. Solid postseason numbers of 2.38 ERA in 7 starts. A 2.83 ERA on the road this year while 3.20 at home. Strasburg was a beast with a .86 ERA in 10 starts since the all-star break. So this isn't easy money. But at this price, I think we have to take a stab on the dogs here. 4* Money Maker CHICAGO CUBS 

Taking the INDIANS and going RL today. Cashed last night ML and wished I pulled the trigger on the RL here and with Houston. But back to it today. No crying over spilt milk. Simple thinking here. Kluber on normal rest. Guy is a beast. We saw last night that NYY are prone to Ks. This guy can miss some bats. 15-2 1.62 ERA since June 1st. Geez. A 1.83 ERA in 6 post season starts. 10-2 1.81 ERA at home with a .81 WHIP and .149 BA against. Tough task on tap for the Yanks. CC, the old hefty left was a tidy 14-5 3.65 ERA on the year. The 37 y.o has some mileage on his tires for sure. His ERA on the road 3.18 was a run better than at home 4.20. I just don't think it works out for him today. He gets down 2,3-0 and NY is in trouble. Yanks have the pen edge today. But will it matter if Kluber goes 8 and mows down 12 and you are losing 3-0? CC's best postseason was 2009. That was 8 years and over a thousand innings ago. Tribe 5-0 in Kluber's last 5 vs Yanks. 4* RL Money CLEVELAND INDIANS 

Taking the SOX here. Easy win last night with the Astros. Guess I should have gone RL. Here and with that Indians win. But, coulda, woulda, shoulda. This is it for Boston. Best chance at a win in this series. Can't come back down 0-2 vs a 100 win team with Rick Porcello on deck to save your season. Pomeranz had a very nice year. Strong road split. 7-3 3.19 ERA 15 starts. I like Keuchel. He has 9.88 ERA in 3 games, 2 starts vs Boston. But let's take that with a grain of salt. For me, this is about the Sox 'circling the wagons' on their season. They were just blasted yesterday. I'll take a shot at this price on the road dog. 4* Money Maker BOSTON RED SOX 

Taking TAMPA BAY tonight. How can I not take the Bucs? Home dog on a short week Thursday night game. Pats a huge public team. This line might even move for us. Can't trust this New England defense at all. We will also be on the over tonight because Tampa is not the 85 Bears on defense either. I think the Bucs though should up 30 with Evans and Jackson against this secondary. Brady is Brady and always has the Pats in position to win which is why we can't go all in on the dog here. I can't see the New England defense somehow finding itself in 4 days. 4* Money Maker TAMPA BAY BUCS 

4* Total Money OVER Pats/Bucs

Taking MINNESOTA and going PUCK LINE for the big payday. Again. You can lay 135 if you want. I am looking to jump right into the ice with a big splash tonight with these 2 big money PL plays. I am high on the Wild. I really like their team. I think Detroit is going to have problems lighting up the net. Only so much emotion for the opening of the Wings new arena. If you don't have the talent, won't matter how fancy the place is. 4* PL Money MINNESOTA WILD