4* Total Money OVER Giants/Padres

Taking the DODGERS, going RUN LINE. First time venturing into Dodger territory. We faded the A's a bit this weekend. Will continue with here to start the new week. Oakland is absolutely reeling right now. 35 runs allowed to Astros. 35! Outscored 35-9, and you scored 5 in 1 game. 0-4 and a team that dropped their opening day, comes in to town having won 3 straight. And, the bats haven't been all that impressive getting them the wins. 4-5-6-11 runs - in Colorado? I think LAD fans were thinking they would be in double digit runs in all 4 of those games. I do like Montas, but will look to the other youngster to continue the A's woes at the plate. 4* RL Money LA DODGERS 

4* Total Money UNDER Leafs/Flames

Taking GONZAGA. Not going to overreact to Saturday games. Baylor rolls. Gonzaga survives OT. Look. First time Bears are a dog all season. We can say how we should take them. 2 losses on the year. One, to Kansas when they were just getting their legs back after their Covid break. And in the Big 12 tourney where they shot under 40 from the field and 20% from 3. You won't be any good teams like that. And then the Zags laying the shortest number for them this year since opening -4 vs Kansas and winning 102-90. I couldn't believe the way UCLA was keeping up with these guys and shooting nearly 60% for the game. That won't get you a title and undefeated season. This line has dropped a full point since coming out. I think the people are forgetting the entire season for the Zags. Size inside a big edge for Gonzaga. Bears will be firing away from 3 all night. Should be a wild one. That said, let's look at Gonzaga vs 'Big Time Conferences' -After taking care of UCLA, Zags now 14-1 vs 'power' conference teams last 15 games. Team and Win Margin - UCLA (3), USC (19), Creighton (18), Oklahoma (16), Virginia (22), Iowa (11), West Virginia (5), Auburn (23) and Kansas (12) this season. Oh, the shortened Covid Season? - Wins at Arizona, Washington and Texas A&M. Home win over North Carolina. Neutral win over Oregon, loss against Michigan. Let's add in a  71-65 loser to North Carolina in the 2017 National Championship. A game tied 65-65 with 1.40 remaining, Mark Few knows how to handle the pressure. 5* Best Bet GONZAGA BULLDOGS 

4* Money Maker MILWAUKEE BREWERS

4* Cold Cash EDMONTON OILERS 

Taking the ORIOLES. We have been on these guys now 3 of their 4 games. I know they are facing the big, bad Yankees. But, like the Red Sox who they just swept, the Yankees are having some problems at the dish. This is actually a low number for NYY to be laying against the O's. As I said with a bunch of our Sunday winners. We can't back teams that aren't scoring runs. 4* Money Maker BALTIMORE ORIOLES 

Taking the BLUE JAYS, going RUN LINE. Man. What happened to Folty? I remember this guy with a sub 3 ERA and 200Ks on the Braves a couple years ago. If his Spring numbers are any indication, he will be a welcomed member to the fade club and a guy we look to load up against. We will grab the Toronto bats to bring the thunder to Texas today. Matz had a total crap 2020. Can't say anything good about it. But, a solid Spring. New team. Solid bats behind him. A not so good team on the opposite side of the field. I can't lay the 150 on the money-line. But will take RL at even money as I think the Jays put up at least 6 this afternoon. 4* RL Money TORONTO BLUE JAYS 

4* Cold Cash CALGARY FLAMES

4* Cold Cash UNDER Leafs/ Flames

4* PL Money CAROLINA PANTHERS 

Taking the PADRES, RUN LINE, again. Back to the well again. What is there to say? We like the San Diego offense. We don't like Arizona. 4* RL Money SAN DIEGO PADRES 

Taking HOUSTON. Astros going for the sweep and we will jump on board. Again, an underdog. 26 runs in 3 games. Are you kidding me? And we are a dog? They own Oakland right now. 4* Money Maker HOUSTON ASTROS 

Taking the ROYALS, going RUN LINE. I said on the live show today how I am mad at myself for not being on the overs here the last 2 days. I feel that I can't jump on it here in Day 3, but we will. We are also on Kansas City to continue the hit parade. This is an offense I said would be able to score some runs and they have. Let's keep it going. 4* RL Money KANSAS CITY ROYALS 

4* Total Money OVER Rangers/ Royals 

Taking the TIGERS. Here we go. Another team that can't be possibly be swept. How are the Indians favored? They can't score. Give me the hot prospect. Skubal struck out 5 Indians in 2+ innings when we faced them last year. Civale had a nice 2019. Then every number basically doubled in 2020. Detroit gets the nod. 4* Money Maker DETROIT TIGERS 

Taking the ORIOLES. So we had these guys Opening Day. And went Red Sox RL yesterday. It appears that Boston is afraid of scoring runs. How do we not take this number? 2 runs in 2 games won't get you many wins. Dog day. 4* Money Maker BALTIMORE ORIOLES 

Taking the PHILLIES. No way the Braves lose again right? I have always like Eflin. So getting him as a small dog is nice. Atlanta having trouble at the dish right now. 1 hit yesterday. 2 runs the other day, and they didn't come till the 7th. Can't' back a team not hitting when you need to score to win. 4* Money Maker PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES 

Taking the PADRES, again, and again, on the RUN LINE. You should know by now. We do not think highly of Arizona - especially on the road. As I write this about 20 after 12 on the east coast, San Diego up 3-0 as we head to the bottom of the fifth. I thought they would get a few more runs of Merrill, but we take what we can get. Musgrove will be absolutely pumped to take the hill here as a kid who grew up a fan of Jake Peavy. Coming over from the Pirates- come on. Has to feel like an anchor was lifted off his back. He put up decent numbers for being on a miserable club. This guy can quietly win 15/17 games with this offense behind him. For Zona, Caleb Smith pitched pretty good after coming over from Miami. But, when we go to the splits. Well, we see a great stat line at home in his 3 games, 2 starts. 9 inning 1 earned run. .67 WHIP and BAA. - The road. 2 games 5! 5 innings! Let me be the first to tell you. Starters going 2 or 3 innings. Not a good sign. Ok. You are saying Higgs. That is just 5 games. Ok. 2019. Road ERA 5.40 in 15 starts. (3.56 home 13 starts) . 2018 5.18 ERA in 9 starts. (3.13 home 7 starts). We will grab the better team here that should be able to push across 4/5 runs before the bullpen enters the game. 4* RL Money SAN DIEGO PADRES 

Taking GONZAGA. We lost by fading UCLA last game, but we will do it again here in the Final Four. Zero chance that the Zags shoot like Michigan. Michigan couldn't hit a 3. Couldn't hit a FT. Bruins shoot 39% and win. Crazy. Did you happen to catch the game before it though? We had a Best Bet there. We will run it back again here on this bunch. First Four to Final Four. Great story. But, they are fairy tales for a reason. Zags and Baylor have been on a collision coarse all year. I said I would lay anything short of 20 with Gonzaga vs any team not named Baylor, Illinois or Michigan. And I am doing it here. 4* Money Maker GONZAGA 

Taking the BREWERS. Ok. Got a nice little opening day luck with these guys last time out. But we will be on them again here. Almost went RL for +160 on Milwaukee here. Burnes is off a solid 2020. Right in the think of the ERA race and got some Cy Young votes. Another dominate spring like his 2020. A star on the rise for sure. I do like Berrios and the Twins. I think they are a solid club. But you do know how I feel about the Brew Crew. I think we have the edge on the hill, and we know we have the edge when the bullpens come into play. Could be the difference maker again. 4* Money Maker MILWAUKEE BREWERS 

Taking BAYLOR. This is a tough one since we have been so high on Houston since their AAC Tourney run and Championship win. I have said how good on both sides of the ball these guys are. But, always a but, as we just saw in them giving away a monster lead the other night - the offense can go missing. I mean, hats off for shooting 32% from the field and still, nearly cover. We have seen 3 crisp games from them lately. Over Cincy in the AAC Championship, running roughshod over Cleveland State, and the Syracuse game. We saw the Orange shooting regression coming and cashed. We didn't see the Oregon State let's not play for 17 minutes coming from our side. Rutgers game I toss up to a clunker. You can't take off 3 minutes against Baylor. This team will be all over you. I said at the start of the NCAAs this Bears team is very good. They have unfinished business from last year to attend to. It seems like Gonzaga/Baylor was what we have been expecting since December. As I write this Tuesday morning we don't even know who the other 2 Final Four teams are. Cougars are 28-3. This is by far, the best team they have seen all season. We can talk about the seeds they faced to get here. Overall schedule is no contest. Baylor, battle tested. I am not sure how Houston responds to a huge step-up in opponent today. 5* Best Bet BAYLOR BEARS 

Taking the REDS, again. Grabbing Cincy. One. I don't like Wainwright. Two. At least the Reds offense showed up in Game 1. It was largely missing the entire 2020 season. Mahle is a guy who I am looking to that will take a jump forward. STL has had his number, but all the more reason to take him here as a small fave. 4* Money Maker CINCINNATI REDS

4* Cold Cash CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS 

4* RL Money BOSTON RED SOX 

Taking the PADRES, again, and again, on the RUN LINE. Couldn't pull away yesterday. We blow a 6-1 lead. Not expecting that to happen again. DBacks weren't that much of road warriors last season, not going be good this season. San Diego offense is explosive. They have the much better pitcher on the hill tonight. 4* RL Money SAN DIEGO PADRES 

4* Money Maker PORTLAND TRAILBLAZERS

4* Cold Cash UNDER Leafs/ Jets

Taking the ORIOLES. I know Baltimore will be bad this year. Win total sitting at 64.5. But do we really think that Eovaldi should be laying this kind of number? I will say that the Sox have 'names' in the line-up. I'm looking for Means to be more 2019 then 2020. 4* Money Maker BALTIMORE ORIOLES 

4* Money MAKER HOUSTON ASTROS 

4* Money MAKER LA ANGELS 

4* Cold Cash PITT PENGUINS

4* Cold Cash UNDER Montreal/ Senators 

Taking SAN DIEGO, going RUN LINE. You know I won't be laying 2-1 numbers. This is a straight fade of MadBum. Clearly his best days are in the rear view mirror. Who cares about his 6+ spring ERA in 3 starts. How about in 6 road starts last year, an ERA of closing in on 7. Last year he opened vs the Padres - 5+ innings, 4 hits 3 walks 3 earned and a loss. Then in his 3rd start of the season, again here in San Diego - 2 inning 4 HRs allowed 6 earned. Darvish off a great 2020. SD with high hopes. Lineup clearly superior. Two teams going in 2 opposite directions. 4* RL Money SAN DIEGO PADRES 

Taking the ROYALS, going RUN LINE. Holy Cow. How bad are the Rangers going to be that KC is laying -155. I mean, that would be really near the top of any favorite I will be laying on the Money Line. Have high hopes for a nice surprise season from the Royals. Not so much in the cards for Texas. I think this lineup will sneak up on average and bad pitchers. And the Texas rotation has a couple of those on the roster. 4* RL Money KC ROYALS 

Taking the REDS. I know STL is always a tough out. But will side with Castillo and the small home faves. Reds couldn't generate any offense last season. Killed us with Bauer, Castillo and Gray - 3 more than capable starters. I think they scratch through the runs this afternoon. 4* Money Maker CINCINATTI REDS 

Taking the PIRATES. Will take a shot with the big dogs here. Nobody giving Pitt a chance this season. And with good reason. But Hendricks normally starts slow out of the gate in April. Getting 2/1 from a Cubs team that I don't think will amount to much is too good to pass up. 4* Money Maker PITT PIRATES 

Taking the BREWERS. We like this team. I like this pitcher. I know that Maeda had a very nice 2020 season. Doesn't matter. If both of these guys throw like expected, this game will be decided by the bullpens and that is a big edge for Milwaukee. 4* Money Maker MILWAUKEE BREWERS 

4* RL Money CLEVELAND INDIANS

4* Total Money UNDER Jays/ Yanks

4* Money Maker MICHIGAN WOLVERINES

Taking GONZAGA. We had USC last game. But this team has been really playing over it's head lately. Let's start vs Kanas. We had USC there also. But, 11-18 on 3s, 32-56 FG good for 59%. Over Oregon. 10-17 3pts, 57%! Another 31-54 57% FG game. 10-12 from FT line. Are you kidding me? They are a 64% FT team on the season, 34% from deep. I said way back I would lay 15-20 with the Zags vs really anyone but Baylor, Michigan, Illinois. And I stand by that. USC has had a nice run, and a nice season. But Gonzaga has too many bodies, to much talent for the Trojans. Zags by double digits, probably by 13+. 5* Best Bet GONZAGA 

4* Total Money OVER Columbus / Tampa

4* Cold Cash WINNIPEG JETS

Taking BAYLOR. I'll be honest. I had an entire write up done on how I think this can be a 3-6 point game. It really all came down to the rebounding of Arkansas. We split by having both of these guys Saturday. A big 10* win on Baylor, a 8* loser on the Razorbacks. And this isn't to simply fade off that loss. It is what we have seen all tournament from Arkansas. Which is, to rally from down double digits. You can pull that off against Colgate and Oral Roberts. You aren't getting away with that vs a team like Baylor who is an elite program. I think people forget about how good this defense is because everyone loves the 3 ball. Well, they didn't bring that in a suitcase last game, and still won by 10. This team can do it inside or out. And, they will force turnovers. Arkansas still a young bunch at the guard position. I think they TOs for some easy baskets. Bears double, or even triple their 3 ball count from last game. Much more confident in a 10pt Baylor win, than taking the points and thinking Razorbacks keep it within 4-6. 5* Best Bet BAYLOR BEARS 

Taking HOUSTON. I think the Ball, or in this case, the Big Dance, is ending for CinderFella. We made some money on the Beavers, now it is time to move on. They do have some size here, but Houston is scrappy. This is an underrated team, 27-3! I have said on the daily show since Conference Tournaments began. This team is one of the top offense/defense efficient teams in the country. I think this line is right around where it should at 8/9 points. And you can argue that taking the points would be the 'sharp' move since Oregon State is playing well. They are a 12 seed for a reason. They are here off a miracle run in the PAC 12 tourney. Houston has been sitting in the Top 10 all season. Maybe I am a bit biased on the Cougars. We have seen them in top form crushing Cincy and Cleveland State recently. We saw a ho-hum, we somehow pulled it out game vs Rutgers. We saw some ugly vs Syracuse and they still won by 16. I'm riding them again. 4* Money Maker HOUSTON COUGARS 

4* Cold Cash BUFFALO SABRES

4* Cold Cash UNDER Isles/Pens

4* Cold Cash UNDER Oilers/ Leafs

Taking USC. We loved us Oregon and had USC last time these games played. Both playing very well right now. But going back to their regular season matchup. USC wins 72-58, and that was going 7-17 (41%) from 3. That isn't a terrible number. They were 11-25 from 3 against Iowa, 55% FG overall. Trojans bring a bit of a better defense. Ducks also had no answer for Garza inside who put on a show, 14-20, 3-4 3pts 37 points and 9 boards. The Mobley's arent' Garza, but the inside game will be a big edge for USC here. 4* Money Maker USC 

4* Total Money OVER Bruins/ Bama

Taking ALABAMA. Time for CinderFella to exit the ball. UCLA has treated us very nicely this tournament. The clock is ready to strike 12, or 7pm on Sunday night. Tide will win this one going away. It would be great if it goes like our last 10* Money Bomb when Alabama rolled the Terps on Monday night. Although almost hitting 100 points might be out of the question, Tide pull away in the 2nd half. UCLA really got a nice break in Round 2 vs Abilene and not Texas. I can't see them keeping up today. 10* Money Bomb ALABAMA 

4* Total Money UNDER Florida/ Stars

4* Cold Cash NJ DEVILS

Taking FLORIDA STATE. I thought that Michigan would get picked off last game. They are a talented bunch. But I am on the 'Noles. I thought these guys have been a solid unit all season. I do have a Final Four future on them. As they say, hedging is for gardeners. I thought they were good enough to get to start the tournament. My thoughts have not changed. 5* Best Bet FLORIDA STATE 

4* Money Maker GONZAGA

4* Total Money UNDER Syracuse/ Houston 

4* Money Maker CHICAGO  BULLS

4* Cold Cash NASHVILLE

Taking ARKANSAS. It does hurt going against our squad. We have been on this bunch since their Summit League Conference tournament. We said to grab them as a dog to win it. And they delivered cash hand over fist. They have delivered again here in the NCAAs. But this bank account is about to run dry. Time to find a new source of income. One - rebounding. Oral can't compete vs the Hogs. These guys played in December. Rebounding edge 54-25. Oh, Oral did sport a nice 40-30 half-time lead on the road. 57-36 in the second half and Oral did pull out a cover. They have managed to pull off not 1, but 2 big upsets while being out rebounded 68-50. You can't keep shooting 11-35 and 10-30 from 3 and expect to win or lose by 3 every game. You will meet a team that will run you out of the building. Especially when your 2 top guys have played every minute of your 2 games, 1 being an OT game. Shots will be short - Arkansas rebounds, off to the races. Razorbacks by 20. After beating SEC buddy Florida, the 2 seed Buckeyes, and, holding a 10pt road lead over them, not a chance that Arkansas takes this team lightly. 8* Sure Shot ARKANSAS

4* PL Money  TAMPA BAY

4* Cold Cash PITT PENGUINS

4* Total Money OVER Nova/ Baylor

Taking BAYLOR. Again all in on these guys. What have we seen out of Nova. A win over Winthrop that was tight. And them throttling North Texas. Bears by double digits and it won't be close. 10* Money Bomb BAYLOR BEARS 

4* Cold Cash FLYERS

4* Money Maker COLORADO STATE

4* Cold Cash SAN JOSE SHARKS

4* Money Maker TORONTO RAPTORS

4* Cold Cash UNDER Devils/ Caps

4* Money Maker WESTERN KENTUCKY

5* Best Bet MEMPHIS 

4* Cold Cash STL BLUES

4" Cold Cash UNDER Carolina/Columbus

4* Cold Cash NY RANGERS

4* Cold Cash NY ISLANDERS

4* Cold Cash LA KINGS 

4* Total Money UNDER Jets/Canucks

4* Money Maker PEPPERINE 

4* Total Money OVER Flames/ Senators 

4* Cold Cash OVER Avs/Yotes

4* Money Maker PEPPERDINE

4* Money Maker USC

 Taking ALABAMA. Maybe this is the too good to be true, low hanging fruit line. I just think Bama is better. Probably 7-10 points better. This team is 21-6, lost to 1 bad team in Stanford early in the year. Top dogs in the SEC. And the Terps lost to Penn State twice! 9th in the Big 10. If I go down, I'll go down. But I would be shocked if the Tide don't pull away by double digits here. 10* Money Bomb ALABAMA

4* Money Maker BELLARMINE

Taking FLORIDA STATE. So maybe a bit biased since I do have a FSU Final Four future. I do like Colorado. An easy Best Bet win to start Saturday over the Hoyas. A step up here vs FSU though. I thought these guys were the best team in the ACC. As nice of a season Buffs have had, I think the Noles are at least 5 points better today. 8* Sure Shot FLORIDA STATE

Taking LSU. So these guys hurt us the other day, but we will dust off a loss and move on. Michigan will feel the loss of Livers here. As I said before, LSU a bit of up and down team. While Wolverines have been steady the entire season. When you're missing a guy like this though, when the talent level rises each additional game, that loss is tough to overcome. For as bad as LSU started, you have to be impressed with the way the still put up the points they did. I didn't think Michigan would make it to the Final Four. This is their first challenge. Tigers can win this one outright. Will sprinkle some ML also on this one. 5* Best Bet LSU 

4* Cold Cash FLYERS

4* Money Maker OHIO

4* Total Money OVER Ohio/ Creighton

4* Total Money OVER Oregon/Iowa

Taking OREGON. Give me the Ducks here. I think is too many points for Iowa to give. Granted, these guys can score. But Oregon has been a solid team all year. We see a few PAC 12 teams showing up in the second round. I think the conference gets a bad knock because these guys have some wins under their belts. We saw Ohio State go down, and as I write this my Illini future is ready to be used as toilet paper as they trail Loy Chi by 9 with 3 to go. Inflated line to me for some odd reason. 5* Best Bet OREGON

4* Money Maker ORAL ROBERTS

Taking HOUSTON. Now. I do love some Rutgers. It's my home state. This team is a pretty decent squad. But, always a but, talent level not ready for a Sweet 16 run. We have Michigan State, the Boilermakers, and Ohio State all take dives early this tournament. I was wrong on Wiscy. Thought that NC would flip that final score on them. Not going to be wrong here. Rutgers at home in the RAC. A different game. They gave the Illini and Michigan some tough games. But this Cougar team is really rolling right now. Toss out grinders vs Memphis and we are staring at 20 and 30pt wins. This defense is humming. The offense is rolling. If Houston doesn't win by 12, I would be shocked. 8* Sure Shot HOUSTON COUGARS 

Taking TEXAS TECH. We liked this defense and team most of the season. Not going to get off them here. Big 12 better at the top than SEC. A couple bottom feeders in each. But give me the overall body of work here on both teams. And I am all over the Red Raiders. 5* Best Bet TEXAS TECH

Taking WEST VIRGINIA. Again, like Wisconsin. Not a chance that the team shoots like last game. Or, Buddy goes like a stud. I like the Over a bit here also. But I think  WVA is a superior team. I thought this line should be 2 points higher. Give me the small faves here. 4* Money Maker WEST VIRGINIA

Taking BAYLOR. Absolutely no way that Wiscy shoots 50% from 3 or 51% from the field the entire game. Not happening. Baylor is tough team. Lots of length. Better D than Carolina. I didn't think Wiscy should have even made the tourney. We have seen Ohio State go down. Purdue losing in OT. Michigan State bounced. Baylor should run these guys out of the state today. 10* Money Bomb BAYLOR BEARS

4* Cold Cash WINNIPEG JETS

4* Cold Cash ARIZONA COYOTES

Taking MISSOUR. Sooners come in with losses in 5 of 6. The win, 2-21 Iowa State. Who, we had plus the points and a nice cover on the video. The Tigers - an  uneven year for sure. Opened the year beating tourney teams Oral Roberts, Wichita, Oregon, Liberty and Illinois! Also beat Arkansas and Alabama. You would think this is a Top 5 team. But, some bad losses. In this spot, I will grab them since they have clearly played and beaten, superior foes. 5* Best Bet MISSOURI