4* RL Money TAMPAY BAY RAYS

Taking the VIKINGS. Faded Philly in Detroit. Will do it again here. You know what I think of the Eagles. Think they are an overrated bunch. I think Minny will be a dark-horse this year. New HC to take this offense to the next level. Should be a shoot-out. We have the better QB - RB - WR and defense. Getting a couple points is nice, but we win this outright. I don't want to hear about Cousins in Prime Time Games. 4* Money Maker MINNESOTA VIKINGS 

Taking the BILLS. Man on man. We said in Mid Day Money on Thursday before the Bills beat the Rams, and we said it in Look Ahead Lines on Sunday night before the Thursday Opening Kicking - Take them now because after the Giants (who we had in our 10-3 Week 1 of NFL) beat the Titans, this game will go to 10. Hello double digits. Again, we have a good number. I still think the Bills take this one by something in the 'teens. 4* Money Maker BUFFALO BILLS

Taking GREEN BAY. We didn't pull the trigger on Minny last week for whatever reason. Guess it got lost in the 10-3 Week 1. We did cash the Bears though. And now GB will do what it does. Demolish Chicago. Getting points at home from basically a rookie QB is one thing. Getting them from a HOFer. A totally different story. Packers left for dead after Game 1. We saw this last year. And honestly - you think Fields is outplaying Aaron Rodgers. They can wheel out James Loften and Antonio Freeman for Rodgers to throw to. The guy will make plays tonight. Bears still a long way to go to be a competitive team. This game has 34-13 written all over it. 5* Best Bet GREEN BAY PACKERS 

Taking the RAIDERS. Everything that could go wrong, went wrong. Big revenge spot for the Chargers. Playing in Week 1 was huge. They got their payback. Now Vegas opens up against a miserable Arizona team headed for disaster.  This line is now 5 heading towards at least 6 and possibly a TD by kickoff. 4* Money Maker LAS VEGAS RAIDERS

Taking the BENGALS. We were doing Look Ahead Lines during the Dallas debacle watching our Under cash. I said - Have to grab Cincy off that 5 TO performance. 5 TOs and still in position to win the game. This Dallas OL is a mess. Dak is helpless with 1 WR and a RB who can't catch and their best RB on the bench. Then Dak gets hurt and this line explodes. We go 10-3 in NFL Week 1 by not laying TDs on the road. Last year we cashed the 'Boys with Cooper in Minny as a dog with no Dak. 7.5 and 8s.. I'm happy with my number. 4* Money Maker CINCINATTI BENGALS 

Taking DENVER. Uh. laying some big numbers here on Sunday. I just think it is the right play. Indy put up 500 yards on Texans on the road. This offense is better. As much as I say in the Mid Day Show.. Seattle Outright and Under, never in doubt. Broncos could have and should have gotten 30+. I think after that game, this coach is going to 'Let Russ Cook'.  I think Denver gets to 40 this afternoon. As much as I love Mills. Kid is solid. Do not like the road for him, or this team. 4* Money Maker DENVER BRONCOS

Taking the FALCONS. So this is kind of goes hand and hand with the OVER. I am thinking Rams with their extra rest, get on track. Totally humiliated on Opening Night raising their Super Bowl Banner. Bills totally dominated and it wasn't close. Rams find their offense here. Falcons nearly blew it. I think they are good for about 20 points. Best case. This is 36-27 type of shoot out and we cash both. Worse case. Rams D shows up with and this is 44-10 and we split. 4* Money Maker ATLANTA FALCONS 

Taking SEATTLE. We had Seattle way back in July at +4. What a spot. World on Wilson. Entire team of Seattle wanted to beat this guy. City ready to mug him. Now. The Niners. We had the Bears. Outright. Sweet. But, we have a little bit of a let-down spot hanging over our heads. A MNF Win. Beating an old teammate. Now a big division rival. A rival off a brutal loss. You know my feelings on Lance. I think our guy Jimmy G should be in here. But let the rookie take his lumps. Kid is not ready. And really not ready to be laying near double digits. Way to many points even with all things considered. Should be a low scoring ugly game. Give me any points here. 4* Money Maker SEATTLE SEAHAWKS 

4* RL Money TORONTO BLUE JAYS 

Taking NEW ORLEANS. You know we love our NFL home dogs. Especially a divisional puppy. Tampa defense looked awesome. But was that because the Dallas offense is terrible. I think so. Saints with a late come back to win, but the home dog Falcons covered. Tampa had an awful lot of FGs and not many TDs last week. We saw NO sweep last year 36-27 at home and a wild 9-0 game in Tampa. They also have won over Tampa the last 3 years here. Home doggy barks again. 4* Money Maker NEW ORLEANS SAINTS 

Taking the DOLPHINS. This is really a defensive play for me. I like the Miami defense. I think offense still is a work in progress. Still working some pieces together. Ravens with basically an extra pre-season game facing Joe Flacco. Somehow statue that's 45 years old threw for over 300 yards vs Baltimore. It didn't matter. That was a joke. They will get some real NFL type players today. And honestly, I question this Ravens offense. Lamar is great. I think  he doesn't get proper respect sometimes. But this is a one man show with an occasional TE making a play. Did you see the RB play? I think this game comes down to a FG and getting points, only way to go. 4* Money Maker MIAMI DOLPHINS

4* Money Maker NORTH DAKOTA STATE

4* RL Money LA ANGELS 

4* RL Money ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS 

Taking UTSA. Texas nearly pulled off the shocker, probably should have. QBs hurt and still were in it. Now in a flat spot of all flat spots. Plus, Texas Tech on deck. Only reason I can't really unload totally on the Roadrunners is because it is their biggest game ever! Plus - off back to back OT games! Still have to like the dog here - so many Texas kids who probably never got a hello from Texas recruiters. 4* Money Maker UTSA ROADRUNNERS

4* Money Maker MONTANTA STATE 

Taking WASHINGTON. A PK or -1, now laying a FG. Unranked vs a Top 10 team. Some basic betting that I believe. The oddsmakers -- way sharper than poll makers. 4* Money Maker WASHINGTON 

Taking BYU. Will grab whatever points I can get in this one. Tough spot for sure for the Cougars. Open in Florida. Home for Big 12 Baylor in an OT affair. Now at Oregon. Beating up on Eastern Washington is nice to pad some stats. Let's see Bo Nix have that success vs a real team. Last we saw him and Oregon they were getting trucked vs Georgia. BYU is Not Georgia. But they are far from EW. Oregon revamped their entire staff. This team was a mess last year. It showed in that Georgia game. BYU is on a 22-3 SU run. Feels like a FG game. 4* Money Maker BYU

Taking APPALACHIAN STATE. 3rd time coming into one of their games. 1-1 so far. Thought they tank would be a little empty after that North Carolina game. Nope. Outright at A&M. Now - I get it. I hear it. Let-Down Spot! Eh. I don't think so. 45-7 -- 47-10 -- 48-13 -- 21-10 the last 3 years vs the Trojans. I get freaking ESPN Gameday at this so that is a bit worrisome! Troy lost 28-10 in the opener to Ole Miss. It was 21-0 half-way through the 2nd quarter and 28-3 4 minutes into the 3rd. That is with Ole Miss breaking in a new QB. Maybe the defense is a little improved. I know Mountaineers can score on these guys though.  4* Money Maker APPALACHIAN STATE

TAKING UCLA. Bruins offense clicking vs their 1st two foes albeit Bowling Green (I had the BGs) and Alabama State. But they had been putting put points prior dropping 42-62(at USC)-44-24- 31 (at Oregon) vs PAC 12 schools. Enter South Alabama. Big road win at Central Michigan as small dogs. We had the over there because of the poor defenses. Jags defense won't keep this within 20pts. Last 3 road games last year 60 at Tennessee  31 at App St - 31 at Troy. A little leaky on defense. DTR looking to get into that Heisman hype. 4* Money Maker UCLA 

Taking OHIO here. So we lost with Ohio last week vs Penn State. Now they get another big boy school as they travel to Iowa State. A 10-7 grinder last week vs Iowa. Baylor on deck. On the dog again. 4* Money Maker OHIO BOBCATS

4* Money Maker HOLY CROSS

Taking GEORGIA. Also have the Over at 49.5 for this game. Bulldogs defense doesn't look like it has lost a step. Forget about last week's game. Rivalry game. Conference game. Expecting something along the lines of 44-10, 45-14. How about a Stetson Heisman look? Some once upon a time Heisman hopeful is now leading South Carolina. 5* Best Bet GEORGIA BULLDOGS

4* Money Maker SOUTHERN ILLINOIS

4* RL Money NY YANKEES

Taking WYOMING. Cowboys looked horrible in that Illini opener. Opened as a 2pt home dog to Tulsa, then to 6.5 - promptly win 40-37 in OT after your QB had 30 yards in Game 1. So for me here - I see 24-20 .. 20-6 .. 35-27 W .. 28-14 W.. 35-26 W.. 31-17 .. that goes back to 2015. Dogfights. They know this offense. It isn't a surprise. I am also on the OVER here. Yeah, it has been under wagon, but this AF team can score. I'm think 38-24 or along those lines. 4* Money Maker WYOMING

Taking FLORIDA STATE. Yes Yes Yes. I know I said I like UL to go over their win total. But I haven't liked much of what we have seen the first 2 weeks. A game at Syracuse where you get steamed up to 5/6 pt fave and get demolished 31-7. Then, in basically a circle the wagons type of game for your Hot Seat HC, you upset UCF for the 2nd straight year 20-14. 2 long TDs called back a 2 minute drill stop save you from another road loss. Now - you get FSU. Another HC feeling the heat. They beat LSU basically in a home game for LSU. 2 straights win and 4 of 6 over the Noles for UL. But for me - I see some FSU run game here. 200 yards allowed in both games so far for the Cards. I think this team is going to take it right down ULs throats. These guys were in control of the entire game vs LSU. Don't let that 24-23 fool you. Late TDs. Wild finish. But you know what. A good team will withstand that. That is something a struggling team builds on. These guys have lost to UL enough. Time for some payback. 4* Money Maker FLORIDA STATE 

4* RL Money STL CARDINALS 

4* RL Money SEATTLE MARINERS 

4* RL Money CHICAGO WHITE SOX 

4* RL Money ATLANTA BRAVES

4* RL Money SEATTLE MARINERS

Taking the BRAVES, going RL. Atlanta has just been on a mission the last 2 months. I have an Austin Riley MVP ticket that probably isn't a winner with the Goldy Standard in STL. But t his team is clicking. Forget the Odorizzi starts. That guy is a hot mess. Hello possible ROY nad albeit, wont' win, will get Cy Young votes Mr Strider. Kid is been great on the year and even better lately down the stretch run. He wrapped up August 3-1 with a 2.73 ERA. Mets tagged him for a 4 spot in 2 innings. Then is the very next start he goes 5 giving up 1. September strong. 2 games 14 innings 4 hits 2 runs and 25 Ks. Enter San Fran off a Sunday night late game. Traveling home. Terrible spot for them as they walk through a bad season. Atlanta looking to defend their World Series crown and are in a good position to get back on track after dropping 2 in Seattle. 4* RL Money ATLANTA BRAVES

4* Money Maker DALLAS COWBOYS

Taking the GIANTS. Yes. I said on Mid Day Money - forget the Eagles or Cowboys, take the Giants +750 to win the NFC East. Make of break or look for a new team season for Daniel Jones. Barkley in the same boat after injuries. This team, for me, is really the most desperate to get a win under their belt this season. New HC wants to start out on the right foot as NY has lost 10 or more 5 straight seasons. And getting a TD on the road vs a team that, eh, maybe shouldn't be this much of fave. Henry will bully you all day. We will find out how tough the Giants are on defense in a fast minute today. Titans do play with fire a little bit with 6 wins by 3pts or less last year. 4* Money Maker NY GIANTS

4* RL Money CHICAGO WHITE SOX 

4* RL Money ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS 

4* RL Money HOUSTON ASTROS 

4* Money Maker NY JETS

Taking the STEELERS. Oh man. The Bengals hype train. Super Bowl runner-ups. The new Broadway Joe. Joe Cool. Cinderella never goes back to the ball folks. Great season last year for Cincy. Maybe they are too busy reading their own press clippings. Hunter to hunted. It is just a new role for the team. A big AFC North battle to open things up for both teams though. Steelers first time in forever (18 years with Big Ben!) with a new QB. I am not selling this team short. They win and cover, somehow. They just do. They can run the ball. They can win with a game manager QB. Pitt isn't shy getting after opposing QBs either. And Burrow was sacked more times than a bagged lunch last season. Too many points. 4* Money Maker PITTSBURGH STEELERS 

Taking the BEARS. Tray Lance? Really? This is who you want to lay points with on the road in your season opener. Running my guy Jimmy G to the bench and almost out of town. Look - Chicago is not a good football team. But give me all the points I can get here. Fields a little better as the more inexperienced QB. An I say this often on my daily show about the Niners HC. I don't even like typing this clowns name out. He blew the 28-3 lead for the Falcons. He had the Niners up what, 20-10 in the 4th quarter of the Super Bowl over the Chiefs. Last year, San Fran led the Rams 17-7 in the 4th of last year NFC Championship Game. You want to blame Matt Ryan or Jimmy G. Not the defenses for blowing the leads. And oh no it is Not the Head Coach's play calling. All this hype on SF. Not buying it. Too many points. Remember last year the SF hype in Week 1. 38-10 lead. Lions 21-3 late and your should be cover is out the door and you barely hang on for the win. Also like the Under 41.5  4* Money Maker CHICAGO BEARS

Taking the LIONS. Oh yeah. You know I am fading away on another team that is suppose to be real good this season - The Filthadelphia Eagles. Do people forget they tried to get Watson and Wilson this offseason. Ok - Hurts has some new weapons. I'm not buying it. On the flip side - Uh , Hard Knocks. People don't get that every teams August. Another home dog that will be more than happy to take the points and possibly win outright. 4* Money Maker DETROIT LIONS 

Taking the TEXANS. Oh it seems like just last year at this time we were cashing our Texans ML home dog play in this spot vs the Jaguars. Now - Colts are better than the Jaguars. Matt Ryan isn't a rookie QB. But, they are still the Colts. They still find a way to play down to the competition. How about 4 straight opening day losses under this HC. I like this team. And not just because I moved to the area. I think they are a solid little bunch. We don't have to be sexy to cover. We just have to cover. Davis Mills can do that for us. Let's not forget last year either 31-0, 31-3 -- That is 62-3 for those who can't count Indy over Houston. No lack of motivation for the home team. It will be a grinder. And that leaves the backdoor wide open for us. 4* Money Maker HOUSTON TEXANS

Taking the Jaguars. New year - another new HC for Jacksonville. That is what you get when you go 3-29 over 32 games. I'd say Doug Pederson is a huge upgrade over Urban Meyer, but really, Rich Kotite is an upgrade over Urban. I'll take a rebuilt team with a Super Bowl Winning HC getting some points. Carson Wentz? You do know the Jags beat Wentz and the Colts last year to keep Indy out of the playoffs. And nearly upset them on the road earlier in the year. Riverboat Ron on the Hot Seat for sure. We won't get into the off-field non-sense the Redskins are dealing with this summer. 4* Money Maker JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 

Taking CAROLINA. If you watch the daily Mid Day Money show, there would be absolute no way you are laying points today. But, people like to hold out to the bitter end and wait for some guy with a broadcasting degree or an ex-player to tell them what to bet on a Saturday or Sunday. Baker vs his old team is a nice little story. But the real story is if CMC is good to go. He is the difference maker that will decide the fate of Matt Rhule's hot seat this season. 4* Money Maker CAROLINA PANTHERS

Taking MIAMI here. We'll just start with the Dolphins 8-2 ATS last 10 vs the Patriots here in South Beach with outright wins in 4 of 5. Now the Patriots come in off a bad pre-season. The offense looks bad. Matt Patricia and Joe Judge, 2 guys canned as HC's, one a Defensive coach, the other Special Teams, now running the offense. I really don't like taking a lot of stock in pre-season. Now - I expect a bad joint practice vs the Raiders and their old offensive coaches. But against Carolina too? Mac Jones is taking a step back this season. Miami looking to build off a strong second half. 4* Money Maker MIAMI DOLPHINS 

4* Money Maker MISSISSIPPI STATE

Taking MICHIGAN. This line has moved across 50. Not shocking. I think this is 55-63 point outing for the Wolverines. Hawaii never travels to the mainland well. And to Michigan? Good Luck. 63 and 49 to Vandy and Western Kentucky at home. You score 10 and 17. Yeah. 63-8 sounds about right. 4* Money Maker MICHIGAN WOLVERINES 

4* RL Money TORONTO BLUE JAYS

Taking the GATORS. Right off the bat, a little concerned. Although I don't really worry about 'polls' - going from way unranked to Top 15. Not what I want to see. I want unranked Florida favored over 'ranked' Kentucky. Wildcats looked bad last week. You need a run game. Their best guy is out. Go look at that box score last week 10-10 in the 2nd until a FG as time expired. Open 3rd with a KO return TD. A fumble recover to a TD to  make it 27-17.  They had 50 yards on 26 carries. That won't cut it in The Swamp. I don't care how much a let down you think there might be. Gators opened as a fave over Utah. The Utes hype pushed it the other way. This Florida team was in the SEC a couple years ago. It isn't like they fell off a cliff. Great new HC. Made all the plays on offense and defense that a good team will do. 4* Money Maker FLORIDA GATORS

4* Money Maker TOLEDO ROCKETS

Taking OLD DOMINION. One of the few games we released that moved against us. Now  +13.5 out there. Obviously, not good for us as we want the best number. ECU off the near miss. We all saw it. Missed PAT, missed FG. Let's not forgot NC State with a blocked punt for a TD. Special teams a bit of problem. And laying double digits, it might leave that back-door open which we love. Nothing sexy about the Monarchs. They got turnovers last week and hung on for the win. Bigger battle for sure here. This is not a knock on ECU, we like the Pirates. Just going to grab the points. 4* Money Maker OLD DOMINION 

4* RL Money CHICAGO WHITE SOX 

4* Money Maker MID TENN STATE 

Taking TEXAS TECH. I had been holding back on this for whatever reason. Actually, I thought this team would be an Under Win team so that is why I was hesitant. Now I see this line creeping to the 4 range. Makes sense though. Houston off a wild game. A big 4th quarter comeback - Take a lead with 23 seconds left- Blow a lead as time expires.- Then, 3 Over Times for the win! Emotions running high again for another in-state battle. TT with a backup QB. That's OK. Kid was sharp last week and was MVP of the Liberty Bowl vs an SEC team. New HC for Tech also wants to make a good impression vs an Texas school. 4* Money Maker TEXAS TECH

Taking the VOLS. Cashed these guys last week. Back on them here. While Tennessee was destroying Ball State, Pitt was enjoying a literal back yard brawl in a knock down, drag out win over West Virginia. Tennessee was probably game planning Pitt during their game vs Ball State. Pitt showed some flaws and I think the Vols exploit them. Also. Revenge angle for Pitt knocking them off at home. 4* Money Maker TENNESSEE

Taking AIR FORCE. Should be called Ground Force because this offense is going to run through you and your entire family. Colorado couldn't stop TCU last week. Falcons by 20+ 4* Money Maker AIR FORCE

Taking the AGGIES. Now. Cashing Appalachian State last week was pretty difficult. Forget the fact they are up 14 early 2nd quarter. You miss 2 2pt conversions. One wide open. Oh the pain. You score 40 points in the 4th quarter and lose- at home! Bruh.... Now you travel to face A&M. Granted. Miami Hurricanes are on deck for the Aggies. But this should be a 20pt win. Appalachian facing a better defense. Tough road stadium. And just a total flat spot. 4* Money Maker TEXAS A&M

4* Money Maker WISCONSIN

Taking KANSAS STATE. I really like this team. Like the HC. Guy is a winner. Now I see a lot of love on Missouri. I don't get it? Is it because they are SEC Missouri? They haven't played defense there in years working on their 3rd DC in 3 seasons. Nice big win last week for them. Super. K-State going through the motions vs South Dak. Now you see the SEC as a decent dog and think this is a no brainer? I think the Wildcats run on these guys. Granted, QB Martinez from Nebraska, yes that kid who was pretty good as freshmen, has yet to live up to expectations. But he's a kid who has played in big games. And with this HC, I think he shines this season. Especially vs a struggling defense. Big home game for KSt. I think they get it done by double digits.  4* Money Maker KANSAS STATE

Taking ALABAMA here and right to the window to cash a ticket. I mean really. Anytime I get this guys at less than 21 count me in. This won't a 30 like some dummy on ESPN said, but I can see it getting still moving up a few points by kickoff. Young with 5 TD passes on 18 attempts. Not missing a beat. The defense mauled an overwhelmed opponent. But how about Texas. Freshman QB. Tossed an INT and was sacked 3 times vs ULM. ULM. 3 sacks and an INT. What will he do against a defense that probably has a half dozen NFL players lined up against him. You think Texas stops these guys from putting up 40+? Crimson Tide in a burial. 4* Money Maker ALABAMA

Taking ARKANSAS here. Both teams in off wins. I think Cincy is a bit tougher than Georgia State though. And don't be fooled by the 35-14 score. This game was 12-7 South Carolina the half. A pair of blocked punt TDs make this look like an easy contest. Also. Spenser Rattler. Remember that cat. Heisman guy from last year lost his job because his NIL money went to his head and he hasn't been right since. Well, he tossed 2 picks. I think the Razorbacks absolutely maul the Gamecocks this afternoon. 4* Money Maker ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS 

Taking NORTHWESTERN. A little extra prep time will help the home team here. Duke in off big win over Temple. Temple! Newsflash - Owls are trash. Also on the under with 2 defense first teams. That being said. Duke will actually play a team that resembles a CFB team today. I am not high on them this year. Don't think they score more than 13. 4* Money Maker NORTHWESTERN 

Taking OHIO. Only way for me to look here is the dog. Penn State does have a few extra days rest off that wild Boilermakers win. A tough Big 10 grinder to start the season. And what do we have here. A trip to Auburn on deck. Look. This is no knock to the MAC Conference. But PSU with the SEC on deck. We will get a straight forward win and go through the motions type game here for Penn State. Ohio will obviously be pumped playing up, but we are just looking for the door to be open just enough to sneak in under 30. Can't see PSU putting the screws here and risking an injury. 4* Money Maker OHIO BOBCATS

4* RL Money SAN DIEGO PADRES 

4* RL Money TB RAYS

4* RL Money HOUSTON ASTROS

4* RL Money CHICAGO WHITE SOX 

4* RL Money ATLANTA BRAVES

4* Money Maker BOISE STATE

4* RL Money LA DODGERS 

4* Money Maker OHIO STATE 

4* RL Money TAMPA BAY RAYS 

4* Money Maker JAMES MADISON

4* Money Maker APPALACHIAN STATE

4* RL Money LA DODGERS

4* RL Money STL CARDINALS 

4* Money Maker ILLINI 

4* Money Maker MICHIGAN STATE

4* Money Maker PENN STATE

4* Money Maker TENNESSEE 

4* RL Money NY YANKEES

4* RL Money NY METS

4* RL Money TEXAS RANGERS

4* RL Money HOUSTON ASTROS 

4* RL Money SEATTLE MARINERS

4* Money Maker NEW MEXICO STATE

4* RL Money NY YANKEES

4* RL Money HOUSTON ASTROS 

4* RL Money ARIZONA DIAMONBACKS

4* Money Maker CLEVELAND BROWNS

4* Money Maker TENNESSEE TITANS

4* Money Maker BUFFALO BILLS 

4* RL Money WASHINGTON NATIONALS 

4* Money Maker HOUSTON TEXANS

4* RL Money LA DODGERS

4* RL Money HOUSTON ASTROS 

4* RL Money TB RAYS 

4* RL Money SEATTLE MARINERS