Taking OKLAHOMA. Nothing I have seen from Nebraska makes me think they can stay within this number. The offense is sloppy and erratic. Sooners can write in any score they want to and get to it. Let's be honest. The alumni will want to see Oklahoma run it up here. They coach will know exactly what these guys are betting on their old school. 4* Money Maker OKLAHOMA SOONERS 

4* RL Money TAMPA BAY RAYS 

4* Money Maker HAMILTON 

Taking OHIO. Oh man. I had these guys pegged out of the gate vs Syracuse and they laid an egg. Then they lose outright to Duquesne as 28pt favorites! Yikes. But this is too many points to pass up. Lafayette was a team that everyone loved in Week 1 vs Texas. They didn't cover. Then last week, not an outright loser, but a 27-24 win as 26pt favorites? If you want to give up 4th quarter touchdowns, then wonderful, leave that back-door open for the Bobcats. 4* Money Maker OHIO BOBCATS 

Taking TAMPA, going RUN LINE. For me. Better team to get it done here. Not much to report on the pitchers. Rays are good. Should beat up the overachieving Tigers. 4* RL Money TAMPA BAY RAYS 

Taking the GIANTS, going RL. Padres got a win last night, but will find it slow going today. Giants continue to chug along. 4* RL Money SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS 

Taking the GIANTS, going Run Line. Had San Fran last night, and will look for them to put the finishing touches on the Padres season. 4* RL Money SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS

Taking the PHILLIES, going RUN LINE. Another team in must win mode. We will fade the Cubs and look for Gibson to get it done for Philly tonight. 4* RL Money PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES 

Taking the REDS.. Sorry for the late report.. No power most of the day. 4* RL Money CINCINNATI REDS

Taking the RAMS. I know people want to jump on the dog here. I wouldn't even bite if Fields was playing. Best defense guy in the game will be looking to feast on Bear meat tonight. I think Stats Padford. Pad Stattsford. Oh wait Matt Stafford will have a big game. A team he beat when he was on a bad team. This team has talent around him. Should be a fun offense to watch. Nagy should be canned. Could very well be on the under 46.5 here also. 4* Money Maker LA RAMS 

Taking the PATRIOTS. Here comes the Mac Attack. I thought Cam would be here, but, so it goes. This team was missing a bunch of guys on defense and still managed to win games. The Patriots will be better. I am not buying into Tua on the road. I get it - Miami HC ex NE guy. Ok. Fine. But this isn't old NE where we are laying huge numbers. This is a FG game. I think NE wins by more. Simple as that. One team out to redeem themselves and prove doubters wrong. Sign me up with the coach with some SB hardware looking to show people he hasn't lost a step. 8* Sure Shot NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 

Taking the CHIEFS. So I will say this. We have a couple Cleveland futures working here. But that being said, give me Kansas City. Browns a super trendy dog pick here going off this line movement. I will rave about them another day. For today, this is about Andy Reid and the prep time ATS wizard he is. 27-5 SU -  21-11 ATS  - Worth it at this price. 4* Money Maker KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

4* RL Money OAKLAND A's 

4* RL Money SF GIANTS

4* RL Money PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES 

Taking SEATTLE. Said on Mid Day Money on Saturday to try to find Russell and the 'Hawks getting points. Now with Wentz out, this line will be on the move. Jacob Eason, Sam Ehlinger, Jalen Morton and Brett Hundley listed as QBs 2-5. Anyone vet they sign will have 3 weeks to learn the system. Give me the road dogs. 4* Money Maker SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Taking the TEXANS here in Game 1. An underdog. To rookie QB and HC who hasn't coached any football in 2 years. Give me the home team that nobody believes in. Tyrod Taylor has played for both this HC and OC before. I think people forget he had decent years back in Buffalo. Again, a guy playing with a chip the size of Texas on his shoulder. I will be grabbing some ML here also. 4* Money Maker HOUSTON TEXANS 

Taking the BILLS. This line is going to move to 7 or more. Short of our QB not playing, Buffalo should put up a nice 30+ here over the Steelers. Pre-season is one thing. And I had Pitt a couple times there. But regular season - hello. Big Ben farewell tour - rebuilt OL. Shaky defense. Not buying it. Not here. Bills and their QB out with a lot to prove. Taking care of the Steelers by double digits should be a nice start to the season. 4* Money Maker BUFFALO BILLS 

Taking the NINERS. This is probably my favorite game of the week. I am not rushing out my big Top 10* Money Bombs in week one. I know some guys come out with GOWs or GOYs out of the gate, but I will go Best Bet here. Still Week 1. Anything is possible. But San Fran is a good team. I like the defense. Like the coach. The offense is good. We have an entire new regime in Detroit. A QB who this defense knows. A QB with less talent than he had when he faced this defense. If SF doesn't win by 2 touch downs, I'll be shocked. A double digit win should in the making. 5* Best Bet SAN FRANCISCO 49ers 

Taking the FALCONS. If you watched any of the Mid Day Money August previews shows, you had to know we were coming in on Atlanta. I went over their 4-12 record - We know about that crazy Dallas loss.  But there were a couple more they let slip away. Easily could have been anywhere from 7-9  to 10-6. The offense should be fine. The defense can only get better. Back to Philly. Hurts, 1-5 in his games last year. You really think this kid is coming into the dome, with fans, and taking care of business? I don't. And if he does. Then hats off to him. I think this is going to be a 34-10 type of game. I have no doubts Falcons put up 30+ here. I would be on the over but not sure that the Eagles help the cause. 4* Money Maker ATLANTA FALCONS 

Laying the wood here with ARIZONA STATE. Real sloppy last week in their opener. I expect a crisp game here. UNLV is bad. Miracle that game even went to OT, but some bad play calling by Eastern Washington and taking their foot off the gas made that a game. Will also lay 20 in the first half if I have to. 4* Money Maker ARIZONA STATE 

Taking UTAH. Annoyed that I didn't grab the 6 or even 6.5 when I had a chance on Sunday. Do I think it will come down to a point. Heck no. You know me by know. If I am on a small dog, I think we are winning outright. If I am on a favorite like this, only thing going through my head is double digit blow-out. If you watched the Mid Day Money Show, you know that I like the Utes to win the PAC 12. Nothing is changing that. Love the coach. Love the defense. The team is good. Big rivalry here. For sure. People think, oh man BYU, home dog. Zach Wilson ..  Yeah. Their QB is now in the NFL and their defense has just 4 starters back and the offense loses a Top NFL draft pick. What can go wrong? I know the Cougars are usually a solid club. But our guy Whittingham has a deep, experienced team back ( 10 Off 9 Def). This guy is the most underrated coach in CFB. There is a reason they are favored basically by a TD all over the place right now. They are that good. 4* Money Maker UTAH UTES 

Taking TEXAS. Jumping on this guy before the line goes up. We had Rice getting 20 and they somehow blew that game. As I said in that write up - Razorbacks were on a 5-27 SU run. And now you are telling me they can stay this close to Texas. I am not huge Longhorns guy. I thought that ULL was a trendy dog, but still don't want to bed on a new HC in Game 1. They did look good though. Again. This will go up at least 2 points. Arkansas will take a step forward in year 2 of HC Pittman, but I think there is still a talent gap here. Might be a low hanging fruit game, but we are on the road favorites today. 4* Money Maker TEXAS LONGHORNS 

Taking MIAMI. Everyone saw the Hurricanes look like garbage the other night. Why do I feel like the world will be on Appalachian State this week. Go make a list of teams that beat Alabama in Week 1, or any weeks for that matter. And then go to the score-card and see some of these Tide scores. No shame in that loss. This is game the Hurricanes should roll in. Home. National TV loss. Big bounce back here. 4* Money Maker MIAMI HURRICANES 

Taking RICE again. Well, it was a tough one not to cover last week. But I am back again on these guys. We faded Houston and will do it again. Nothing I saw changes my thoughts about these guys. Cougars on a 7-14 SU run. Give me those points - maybe even outright today! Home dog, lets go. 4* Money Maker RICE OWLS 

Taking SOUTH FLORIDA. I will either look like a genius or idiot with this play. Also on the UNDER in this game. A team is never as good or bad as the were in the previous game. And USF was downright awful losing 45-0. Off that kind of beating, if their ever was a game 2 circle the wagons type of situation, it is brewing right here. 4* Money Maker SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS 

Taking ECU. I didn't pull the trigger on these guys last as they were getting a whole lotta love. And promptly laid an egg. We had line movement early on this game and it looks to be settled. For me. When I see a SEC team laying this kind of number, I have to take the dog just on principle. Pirates are not as bad as they looked last week. And the Gamecocks, well safe to say that getting a blocked punt, 2 INTs, it helps the cause. Hey. They do that here on the road, they deserve to win. 4* Money Maker ECU 

4* Money Maker ARMY 

Taking TAMPA. Now. I was ready to grab Dallas all summer at +6. No way Tampa can't win by a touchdown. Tom Brady is the QB. Super Bowl Champs. All these guys back on both sides of the ball. Well this line has jumped up way before I thought it would. But to me, as I write this on the 22nd in August, I think I know why. Dak sitting out. Tired arm. Or MRI. Whatever it is. People in the know, know it has to be serious. I am seeing a couple 8s pop up on the screen. We saw how bad this team looked without Dak last year. Even with backup QBs getting reps with their first team, it is still not facing Tampa to open the season. This might come back to bite me - but I will have to be like the public and grab the Brady's, I mean Bucs in this spot. Also on the UNDER - 51.5 as I do this write up. 4* Money Maker TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

Taking ARIZONA going RUN LINE. Normally I am not going to be backing teams on losing streaks. Or teams sitting nearly 50 games under .500 on the year. But the Rangers, even with 2 straight wins, aren't a team I want to bet. They are 18-51 on the road and are sitting 40 games under themselves. Spencer Howard, who I liked when he was coming up through the Phillies, has been bad. He was bad last year in Philly. This year in Philly. And in Texas. 3 starts 7.1 innings 10 hits 8 ER. That is all. 4* RL Money ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS 

Taking the BRAVES, going RUN LINE. Fried has been great down the stretch lately. Last 7 games a 1.76 ERA .83 WHIP. Guy is dealing right now. A 2.84 ERA last 15 starts. He had a 4.32 ERA entering August. And he gets the reeling Nats who have lost 8 of 10 and 12 of 16. Run line for me as Epino is sporting an ERA of 7.45 in August. Braves tagged him for 8 hits and 5 runs in 4 innings on August 15. I am looking for at least that tonight. 4* RL Money ATLANTA BRAVES 

Taking FLORIDA STATE. I am just not high on the Irish. And honestly, normally when we have some kind of tribute going on with the home team, I am looking to bet the visitor. But not a chance that is the case with them laying a TD on the road. The fall from grace has been tough to watch. The Noles still get recruits but the coaching  had taken a turn for the worse. 2nd year Norvell has a lot of experience back. Last year was a lost cause. I say that to all teams that had new coaches and lost their practices. At least with a returning coach the players have an idea what is expected. Now everyone is on the same level. I liked this hire for FSU. I think he is going to inject new life into the program. What better than way to celebrate Bobby Bowden's life then with a win over the Irish. I might sprinkle some ML on this. 4* Money Maker FLORIDA STATE 

Taking the BREWERS, going ML. I am an auto fade of Lester and the fact that we have Burnes on the hill is just an added bonus. 4* RL Money MILWAUKEE BREWERS 

Taking the RAYS going RUN LINE. Not sure why I didn't play these guys yesterday on the RL. Now I am kicking myself. But will close out Sunday with a play on them. Twins are not good. Jax is not a guy I am counting on to shut down Tampa bats. After a couple of low scoring games, I expect the Rays to almost get to double digit runs here. 4* RL Money TAMPA BAY RAYS 

Taking GEORGIA. I know Clemson doesn't rebuild, it just reloads. But, big shoes to fill at both QB and RB. Georgia is always a talented bunch. Nothing really to say here. I am high on Georgia this year. It starts right here in Game 1. ML +190 should be sprinkled in. Let's go Bulldogs. 5* Best Bet GEORGIA BULLDOGS 

Taking UTSA. Yes. We had Illinois vs Nebraska. I don't even know what is going to happen in that game. All I know is that I see some 6.5 out here. Right off the bat, Big 10 vs Conference USA and we get, for a me, a lowish line. I know the Illini aren't a Big 10 juggernaut. But this is still a step down in talent. Roadrunners with 21 starters back! Actually probably more if you consider the depth of this team. All of the top skill players on offense are back. 6 of 7 WRs, 6 RBs, heck 4 QBs! Won't be shocked at an outright win for the road team here. Again, yes, Illinios with a game under their belt. But UTSA will be pumped up for game 1, and it being against a low level Big 10 opponent. 4* Money Maker UT SAN ANTONIO 

Taking BAYLOR here. Maybe a square play. But I have to believe the Bears can come here and win by 2 touchdowns on the road. Bad year last season. They should be able to start 3-0 with some fluff on the schedule. 4* Money Maker BAYLOR BEARS 

Taking RICE. This just looks a little high to me for Arkansas. Hogs 5-27 SU last 32 games. This team was an underdog is every game last year. Now they are in favorite position and need to win by 3 touchdowns to cover? Texas on deck. You think this is the game they pull out all the stops and run it up? They need to keep something off the game film for next week. 4* Money Maker RICE OWLS  

Taking the RAYS, going RUN LINE. Had these guys last night, and it is not looking good down 4-0. But will be on them again. Team is just too good not to rock this Twins unit. 4* RL Money TAMPA BAY RAYS 

Taking the YANKEES on the RUN LINE. We are always going to fade the Orioles. Well not always because the line does get too high for me sometimes. Even some of the RL are getting over the 150 mark. When it is there, it is pass for me. But, I get the Yanks at home at a decent price. I know they are back off a road trip. Not the best spot. But they are in must win mode. O's are bad. Also like the Over a bit here. 4* RL Money NEW YORK YANKEES

Taking WAKE FOREST. Yeah. Laying 30+ with an ACC team and it isn't Clemson or Carolina or Miami. It is Wake! But call me crazy - I have been called worse. I think Old Dominion is going to be terrible. These guys are the worse team in C-USA. The worse offensive and defensive units in the 14 team conference. I said on the Mid Day Money showing with our previews I didn't think they win 3 games. Their is zero chance they come here on the road and are even competitive. They haven't played a game since November of 2019. That was wrapping up a nice 1-11 season. Maybe you think 2 springs of practice and scrimmage will help - I don't. I have about 20 starters back on Wake. Sign me up. 4* Money Maker WAKE FOREST 

Taking MINNESOTA. Come on. Ohio State is a great team. I can't come in here and say why they will lose this game. But cover, I don't know, I think we have a shot here. Buckeyes very talented. And maybe they just reload and don't skip a beat with their new QB. But what I do know is that Minny brings probably a Top 2 QB, RB and OL to the battle. Granted. Ohio State defense can probably be like the Steel Curtain in the Big 10 this season. But I am just looking to pound the ball, run the clock and keep us in striking distance. 4* Money Maker MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS 

4* Money Maker SOUTH FLORIDA 

4* RL Money TAMPA BAY RAYS 

4* RL Money SF GIANTS 

Taking OAKLAND. Going RUN LINE. Had the A's yesterday, but will come RL as this line is at the top of my number. I will say this. I am 15 games under for MLB this year. I can accept that. Favorites hitting 58% or whatever number it is. And I have had plenty of RL faves winning but not getting the cover. Some seasons we take losses, like this one. But there is not a chance that in September I change my baseball betting. Oakland is doing what it does. Beat bad teams. Tigers are bad. A nice little story this year. Some nice young players. But this team is 2 years a way from contention. A's in a wild-card dog fight right now. Time to extend the win streak to 4. Tigers on the flip side have lost 4 in a row. 4* RL Money OAKLAND A's 

Taking the DODGERS, going RUN LINE. Buehler has been dealing. 1.13 ERA last 7. On the season. .92 WHIP 13-2 2.02 ERA .188 BA Against. Dominant at home - .195 BAA .98 WHIP. 68 hits in 97 innings. Hello Cy Young Award? Look. Braves playing well. We rocked a F5 play on them today in Mid Day Money. I can't lay the big money on LA. But I can surely go RL and think Buehler goes 7+ with 4 hits 1 run and 8Ks. Dodgers offense should be able to muster at least a 3 spot for us tonight. 4* RL Money LA DODGERS 

Taking the REDS, going RUN LINE. Never going to lay -180 with Cincy. But will gladly take any plus money on a run line play fading Lester. Guy is bad. I know both teams are on under runs. But the Cards have been a near bottom 5 offense all year. Reds have some bats. 4* RL Money CINCINATTI REDS 

Taking the FALCONS. This is a fade Cleveland. Nothing to prove. They have bigger fish to fry. Atlanta needs some wins with a new HC and get some traction heading to the regular season. I grabbed this earlier at +7, not shocked the line came down. 4* Money Maker ATLANTA FALCONS 

Taking the BLUE JAYS, going RUN LINE, again. So Berrios has been OK since coming to Toronto. Started out with 12 innings 10 hits 1 run 13Ks 1 walk out of the gate in 2 starts. Then, his last 3. 13 runs in 12.1 innings 23  hits and 7 walks. Yikes. He struck out 6 in 3 innings vs the White Sox, but gave up 9 hits and 4 runs in those innings. Tigers a little less on the offense then Chicago for sure. His career numbers vs Detroit are nothing really special. What brings me here is Boyd heading to mound for the first time since mid June. Never a fan of backing guys in first starts back. I won't lay the big ML -  but the Jays should be able to muster the runs to get the run line for us. 4* RL Money TORONTO BLUE JAYS 

4* Money Maker JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 

4* Money Maker UTEP

Taking the WHITE SOX, going RUN LINE. Man, we had RL last night and I talked myself out of the Over because I didn't think the Cubs would score and the Sox would win 7-1. Well, the Sox have found the lumber for sure. Alec Mills is decent - but the Cubs are bad. Lynn is pushing hard for some Cy Young consideration. Guy has been great at home. .188 BA Agaisnt .96 WHIP in 80 innings over 14 starts 6-2 2.14 ERA. The guy has given up more that 3 runs TWICE in his 24 starts this year. It is shocking that he is just 10-3 instead of 18-3. But, as we have mentioned before, injuries had led to some low totals for the White Sox offense. That being said. They are getting healthier by the minute. I see them teeing off again tonight. Lynn has given up more than 1 run in 2 of his last 10 starts. 4* RL Money CHICAGO WHITE SOX 

Taking the BLUE JAYS, going RUN LINE. I have said multiple times - Jose Urena is one of THE worse pitchers in all of MLB. It shocks me that Detroit still trots this guy out. They have young guys they can toss out. Heck, make it a bullpen game. Maybe that will happen when rosters expand. But as much as I have kicked t he Jays back in about their offense struggling, this is guy they should put up 6 against before the 3rd inning. Just look at the numbers. 6.19 ERA on the year. 10.52 his last 7 starts. 39 hits and 15 walks in those 25.2 innings of work! That is 2 guys on base an inning. 30 Earned Runs. He himself put 54 guys on and 30 scored. 55%!  We won't mention his .313 BA Against at home or the 1.84 WHIP that leads to a 6.97 ERA in 8 starts. At home. 41 hits 16 walks in 31 innings. Again, 57 baserunners allowed. Almost 2-1. 28 have scored. Good for a shade under 50%. If the Blue Jays don't win this one in a blowout, I will be shocked. 4* RL Money TORONTO BLUE JAYS

Taking ILLINOIS. Kind of annoyed I didn't grab the 7.5 when it was out there. No shot at every getting that 9 out of the gate. That being said, why is Nebraska favored like this on the road. Do we think that Scott Frost is bring his burning on fire hot seat here and getting revenge for last years home 41-23 home loss as16pt favorites? The walls are closing in on him as he has posted a 12-20 record in his first 3 seasons. A new HC in Brett Bielema for Illinois. I think the change of culture will be positive for the Illini right out of the gate as home dogs. Again, I think Frost has lost this team. The guy had a nice run as AC/OC at Oregon. Parlayed that into his UCF job. He was there 2 years. A huge 13-0 undefeated season beating Auburn landed him his dream job as a Cornhusker, the school he led to National Championship 13-0 season in 1996. But that was 25 years ago. He isn't bringing in guys- Nebraska rated 13 out of 14 teams in the Big 10 with their recruiting class, Illinois was 6. This could be more of fade of the HC and program. But things clearly look like the are trending differently for both teams. 4* Money Maker ILLINOIS  

Taking WHITE SOX, going RUN LINE. I won't lay the big numbers. You should know that already about me. I was ready to take the Over 9 here - then as I am writing saying how I think the Sox should get 7 for themselves, I realize I somehow need the Cubs to muster some runs. Now Keuchel isn't what he was, he is solid. Maybe he gives up a couple. But I find it hard to believe that the White Sox can't plate us a half dozen tonight. 4* RL Money CHICAGO WHITE SOX 

Taking the JETS. One team seems a little pumped up for the season, the other not so much. I thought Philly would be bad this year. But it is coming sooner than later with this poor preseason. Jets new HC is looking to change the culture of losing. You don't do that by dropping your final home game in the preseason. 4* Money Maker NY JETS

Taking TAMPA, going RUN LINE. I can't lay 2-1 no matter who is pitching. But the Rays have destroyed the Orioles in this series. 13-1 this year- with all but 3 not covering the Run Line. A perfect 6-0 here in this park. Also on a 12-4 road run. Do we have to remind anyone about the losing streak that Baltimore just broke. They aren't going to win 8 in a row. Also liking the OVER in this game as TB is 8-3 to the Over last 11 on the road. BLT 19-9 L28 to the Over as home dogs. Series on a 12-2-2 over run with 6 straight overs here in Baltimore.  4* RL Money TAMPA BAY + OVER 

Taking the BREWERS, going RL for the big pay day. We will start with Sonny Gray and his ERA of near 6 his last  7 starts. It would be worse but he tossed 7 shut out innings his last start vs Miami. Before that. 3-2-4-1-8-5 runs allowed. Brewers have tagged him for 8 runs in 12.2 innings on 13 hits, plus, 8 walks. That is a lot of potential runs for us. Anderson has been pretty sharp at home. 3.13 ERA in 7 starts. Also against Cincy. 5 inn 4 hits 2 ER ND -- 3 inn 5 hits 4 ER L -- 7 inn 1 hit 0 run ND. --  4* RL Money MILWAUKEE BREWERS 

Taking ARIZONA, going RUN LINE. Will look for the extra pay day on the RL tonight. Brubaker is one of the worse, if not , the worse starters in all of MLB. Guy totally fooled us with his first couple starts. First 7 starts, a .258 ERA 3 wins, looks like someone solid you can back as a dog because you know the Pirates will be bad this year. Then. The horrors begin. After that 7th start, the ERA climbs to 3.27 and now 5.49! 7 HRs his last 3 starts. 21 ERs in those 14 innings. 20 hits. 8 walks!  That is a .328 BA Against and a 2 WHIP for those keeping score at home. I understand it is tough betting on a team like Arizona who has 14 road wins and are favored on the road. But Bumgarner with a 1.93 ERA his last 7 starts. Guy is dealing. We go back 15 starts and a still more than respectable 3.08 ERA. Worth a shot at this price. 4* RL Money ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS -- Looking to play ARIZONA F5 -5 +110 also 

Taking the JAGUARS. Had Jax in their opener. Will come back here in Game. Like I said then. New HC. New QB. Wins Wins and Wins. That is what a new regime wants to do out of the gate. Preseason or not. Saints - well. They do have a veteran HC with a veteran QB in Winston. That being said, I think that New Orleans is in for a long year this season. Give me the upstarts looking to change their losing culture. Again, will probably move a little ML on this game like we did with the Lions and Giants. We'll see how it plays out. 4* Money Maker JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 

4* RL Money HOUSTON ASTROS 

Taking the GIANTS. For me, what do the Browns have to play for here. Maybe they go a half or so. Giants coach is nuts. He will try for the win here. He needs his QB to get on the same page as his new new toys. Yes, Barkley is new after being out. Plus the new batch of WRs in town. Give this crew its reps. Cleveland? They are focused on the Chiefs for Week 1. Might sprinkle some ML on NYG here. Looking for their first win, Browns with a W under their belts already.  4* Money Maker NEW YORK GIANTS

Taking TENNESSEE. We have the coach saying 'many starters' not playing for Tampa. Will take any points with the dog here. 4* Money Maker TENNESSEE TITANS 

Taking the LIONS. Detroit new regime looking for a win. Steelers, already with 2 games under their belt won't be looking to do anything fancy here. Veteran coach looking at big picture. For me, crazy HC of Detroit needs a win after he blew the last one. Give me the points here. Might look to sprinkle money line on the desperate coach also. Something tells me this guy doesn't last 2 years. 4* Money Maker DETROIT LIONS 

4* RL Money ATLANTA BRAVES 

4* RL Money NEW YORK YANKEES

4* RL Money STL CARDINALS 

Taking WASHINGTON. Should have grabbed the Redskins out of the gate. This line will only climb. Ron Rivera will be looking for a W. And Cincy, though they did beat Tampa, I am not even sure how that happened. Allen and Shurmur tossed 2 INTs no TD 19-29 for 185 yards. Fumble Fumble INT on their first 3 possessions vs Tampa. They get a roughing the passer on a sack and a Defensive Pass Interference to get them inside the 10 for their only touchdown. Back to back INTs out of the half get them 6 points. Come on. This team is going to get trucked tonight. Washington with a pair of missed FGs and an INT that was later converted into a touchdown. Coach won't have any of that sloppy mess here in Game 2. 4* Money Maker WASHINGTON REDSKINS 

4* RL Money BOSTON RED SOX 

Taking the BLUE JAYS. Tigers with a melt-down for the ages yesterday. Jays all day in this spot. 4* RL Money TORONTO BLUE JAYS 

4* RL Money ATLANTA BRAVES 

4* RL Money NEW YORK YANKEES 

4* RL Money MILWAUKEE BREWERS 

4* Money Maker PHILADELPHIA EAGLES 

4* RL Money NEW YORK YANKEES

Taking the BREWERS, going RUN LINE. Now Flaherty has looked good since coming back. Peralta in his own right has been an under the radar Cy Young guy this season. For me though, this is really a decent value play. Granted - my MLB this season is under .500 - And I know some people will be thinking,  you don't know value when you are having a losing season. You know I am not coming in here firing on huge faves. Dogs, RLs, totals. You should know by know we have been down on this STL offense all season. Nothing has changed on that. I just feel that Milwaukee will grind across a couple runs here. Fact is that every game this between these two would have been a RL winner - 4-3 Brewers in the series overall. 4* RL Money MILWAUKEE BREWERS 

4* RL Money TORONTO  BLUE JAYS 

4* RL Money CINCINNATI REDS 

4* RL Money TORONTO BLUE JAYS 

Taking the GIANTS, going RL. Man I know I lose RLs and would have cashed MLs. But even with favorites cashing 59+% on the year, I can not start laying 170 or more. In this spot, Mets off Sunday night (getting mauled as I write this at 8pm EST) down 6-0 in the 2nd, where is the motivation. Long flight to the west coast. In late. A team already in a downward spiral. Now they get a team in 1st place that is a dog fight with the team the Mets just wrapped a series up with. Was going to lean to the Over in this one currently sitting at 8. But not ready to pull the trigger. For now, Gausman RL gets the call. 4* RL Money SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS 

4* RL Money ATLANTA BRAVES

4* RL Money LA DODGERS 

4* RL Money HOUSTON ASTROS 

4* RL Money CHICAGO WHITE SOX 

4* RL Money TB RAYS 

4* Money Maker HAMILTON 

4* Money Maker HOUSTON TEXANS 

4* RL Money OAKLAND A's 

4* RL Money LA DODGERS 

4* Money Maker JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 

4* Money Maker MINNESOTA VIKINGS 

Taking the COWBOYS. We faded the Boys and took the Under last week for a nice 2-0 night. Here, it all about those Cowboys. How 'bout those Cowboys! What a miserable game. 4 fumbles for Dallas, 2 lost, 2 missed FGs. That kind of stuff happens out of the gate to a lot of teams. Dallas looking to fix some mistakes. They have that game edge under their belt. Their HC is off a terrible season. They need any kind of win. They will take it here in Pre Season Game #2. 4* Money Maker DALLAS COWBOYS 

4* RL Money OAKLAND A's 

4* RL Money BOSTON RED SOX 

4* RL Money LA DODGERS

Taking the STEELERS. So we had Pitt and the Under over Dallas in the HOF Game. We come right back on Pittsburgh tonight. Simple - We have a game under our belts. That is game speed. That is getting the kinks out, as much as you can. That is a full session more than Philly here. With the pre-season being shortened, the HOF offers an extra game and believe me, the Steelers will take full advantage. We can get that +105 ML. But worse case happens and we go for 2 and lose by a point, we still get a push. I think Pitt wins outright anyway. 4* Money Maker PITTSBURGH STEELERS 

4* RL Money SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS

Taking OAKLAND, going RUN LINE. I think the A's can scrape some runs across McKenzie . The kid has a huge 5.40 ERA at home in 7 starts. The walks crush him. 21 in 30 innings. 39Ks though and a 171 BA Against. I want to grab the Under, but I just can't, especially after seeing Cleveland roar for a 9 spot as I am writing this. A flat spot though with a random make up game? Give me the rested A's with Manaea who will just lull this team to sleep. Cleveland one of the worse in the league facing lefties. Manaea brings nice road numbers into the matchup 2.64 ERA in 10 starts 1.02 WHIP and a .198 BAA.  4* RL Money OAKLAND A's 

4* RL Money SAN DIEGO PADRES