Taking WEST VA - I am not really a fan of laying huge points like this. But I think this is a statement game for West Va. Grier, if he wants to get more into this Heisman talk, need 6 TDs today. I don't doubt we put up a 50 spot here. Kansas hard pressed to put up 21. I'm looking for a 52-17 type of game today. 5* Best Bet WEST VIRGINIA 

Taking the DODGERS on the RUN LINE. Will never lay 2-1 on a pitcher or team. Just not good business. Hard enough to win 1, if it goes down, you need 2 games and more to get even. I think that LA is all business right now. I faded them against the Rockies and they took care of business. I didn't want to lay with Ryu yesterday, went under and won, and they handled the Braves. They just look like they are ready for October. Braves were thought to be a year or so away. They arrived early. And it will show in this series. 4* RL Money LA DODGERS 

Taking UTAH STATE. This BYU is tough. I get it. They have played some 'bigger' programs and won. But I can't get behind this offense right now. Even as a small home fave. Utah State is going to put up some points. Won't be shocked when the Aggies win this one outright. BYU didn't show up at all last week, so expect a focused group. Utah State off a bye week, and this is a big series for them. 4* Money Maker UTAH STATE 

Going DALLAS on the PUCK LINE. Not ever going to lay this kind of number. Not in MLB or NHL. Not high on Arizona. I see this as a 5-2 game. 4* PL Money DALLAS STARS 

Taking the PATRIOTS. I am also on Under 51 here. And like I said in that write up. Pats working their WRs back into the flow. Gronk a little banged up. But we still have Brady. And I have zero respect for Luck and the Colts on the road right now. They have a ton of guys banged up. And who knows, maybe they all play and everyone is healthy. I still think the Pats put up 27 points. I can't see Indy getting more than 17. 4* Money Maker NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 

Taking TROY. Will lay it on the short week. 34-51-49. Those are the points allowed by Georgia State prior to last weeks 46-14 win. Did I mention them getting 4 turnovers? Troy puts up 40 a game and will get their points tonight. I think this is a 20 point win. 4* Money Maker TROY 

Taking TORONTO and going PUCK LINE. You know we don't lay huge numbers. Not in MLB, and not on the ice. I want to play the over here also. Just not sure that Montreal can get 2 goals. 4* PL Money TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS 

Taking the RAVENS. Not sold one bit on the Steelers. Baltimore cashed for us nicely last week, (had Bucks on MNF). Ravens 5-1-1 last 7 ATS in the series. Pitt won both last year. Probably see some points tonight, but in the end, we get that outright win. 5* Best Bet BALTIMORE RAVENS 

Taking the GIANTS. You have to know by now how much I hate NY. But I am not blinded by my heart. They have some major problems. For me here, all about the spot for the Saints. Off a huge OT win at Atlanta. Division rival. Now back to back roadies. Home dog who finally got a win last week as a dog. Saints defense is far from decent and even farther from good. This NY team still has some weapons. Barring a huge shift in weather, (not calling for winds), this game should be wild one. We have cashed fading the Saints in Week 1, and playing them in Week 3. What is clear in all 3 games. They could easily be 3-0 or 0-3. Don't think they should be favored, especially outside on the road. 8* Sure Shot NEW YORK GIANTS

Taking the CHARGERS. Not really a fan of laying 2 scores. But I think this is a spot where Rivers and the company drop 30+. Let's toss out the huge loss of Jimmy G. That has to suck the wind out what was thought by some to be a playoff bound season. We have see the CJ Beathard show behind center. Didn't we see an 0-9 start and he goes 1-5. I see the offense with points of 10-10-10-13 .. 21 at home vs NYG and 23 at Washington in his first start. Not sure how he pulled out 2 TDs. But I can't see him coming in and going toe to toe with Rivers. Chargers defense not elite. But neither are the Niners. 3rd road game in 3 weeks even though it is in state. 4* Money Maker LA CHARGERS 

Taking the BENGALS. Have to fade the Falcons here. So we backed them against the Eagles and Panthers. But had New Orleans last week and will go against them again this week. That was a tough division game. OT to boot. And you had the ball pushed down your throat for TD in that OT. Injuries starting to mount for Falcons. Always a soft spot for Cincy and I don't know why. They always seem to break my heart as the calendar turns later and later in the fall months. Back to back roadies, and 3rd road game in 3 weeks has me down-grade this a bit. But Cincy has been a strong ATS team in Septembers. (15-6-2) 4* Money Maker CINCINNATI BENGALS 

Taking the COWBOYS. Look. This is a difficult call I get it. We look at Dallas, the offense has been terrible, Dak,terrible for a years worth of games. Why will that change now? Well. For me, I really like this spot today. We have the Lions coming in off their Super Bowl. Let's face it. They get humiliated on MNF Opening night. They show up with about a quarter to play in SF to make the score respectable. Then, the game their new HC is probably most worried about. Not the Bears. Or Packers. Or Minny.. No. New England. His former boss. A team that is the Apex predator of all teams. The most hated QB and HC and franchise in all of football. And he only just left a few month ago with all he knew about all his players. Wish I really thought about that more last week cause I would have unloaded ML on the home dogs. So where to go but down? Dallas is the desperate team now. They will be the ones pulling tricks out there pockets. They need to do something, and they need it done yesterday. I am also on this under 44. Because of the Cowboys said woes on offense. But I think this defense is pretty good. They will give Stafford from problems. I see this shaping up to be a 23-13 type of game. 10* Money Bomb DALLAS COWBOYS 

Taking the PATRIOTS. Maybe I should have thought more about pupil facing teacher last week. Lions going all out for their coach, who knows a thing or 2 about the Patriots, after having their backs to the wall out of the gate. Well now it is time to back another home team with their backs to the wall. Not saying if NE loses here they can't real off 10 straight when they get their WRs back. But there is no way I can back Miami in this spot. Maybe Brady and Hoodie are on the outs. And if it is, so be it. We have always heard after a loss or 2. Well. this is it. Brady done. Pats done. Dynasty over. It takes a lot for not to be on the Dolphins. When I see 6.5, all I think about is Joe Public saying no way the Pats don't win by a TD. They've lost 2 in a row. They're due! - We all know that sports betting isn't that simple. It is simple for me though. If the end has finally arrived for New England, it will be with me backing them to win by a Touchdown over their division rival. Small play - 4* Money Maker NE PATRIOTS 

Taking FRESNO. Rested home team. I'm in. Toledo off a win over Nevada. But playing that game is much different than the Bulldogs on the road. Blocked punt and KO TDs help the cause. But Reno also has allowed 50pts in 8 of their last 12 games. Come on. Bulldogs should take care of business at home tonight. Fresno 9-2 ATS last 11 at home and 14-3 ATS last 17 overall. Not going to knock Toledo offense who has scored 60 twice this season. But this is a long way from Ohio vs a pretty solid defense. 4* Money Maker FRESNO STATE 

Taking BOISE tonight. Will lay the big number. Had Boise in their no-show at Oklahoma State. Well this is the team they take out all that frustration on. Both teams off byes. So they each have had time to lick their wounds off losses. But this Boise team is much better. Hello. Laying 3 scores on the road. We are winning by 20. And could probably stretch this to a near 30pt in the area of 42-14 type of game. The defense for Boise should have no problems containing this Cowboys offensive unit. 5* Best Bet BOISE STATE

Taking NORTHERN ILLINOIS. Huskies the top dogs in the MAC for me. Off 3 straight losses. Iowa, Utah, Florida State. Pretty decent teams. EMU off a tough loss at San Diego State and a 1-2 road trip. Beat Purdue, lost to Buffalo. Northern Illinois though 16-1 SU last 17 vs Eastern Michigan. 10 straight. 7-3 ATS last 10. Now catching points? Maybe this is the old low hanging fruit game and NIU has fallen on hard times. But I need to see them in MAC play to make that determination.  4* Money Maker NORTHERN ILLINOIS 

Taking BUFFALO. So, at first look, yes. Fade the Bulls off beating Rutgers. Yeah, Rutgers is not a good team. But it is still a Big 10 team, that you mauled on the road. Looking at the numbers, and being an NJ guy, we see that Buffalo really took the foot off the gas in the 2nd half. They are ready for Army. They face Army enough not to be had by their offense and the defense can make a stop or two. And what about Army. Man, tough loss at Oklahoma. I always give the service academies a bump in my ratings just because of the career paths they have chosen. It is do the job, back to work. But that is a draining affair. Again OT at Oklahoma. Offense held the ball for 45 minutes. Not tired at all here? They converted 3rd and 4th downs. Buffalo pulls away last for a double digit win. 8* Sure Shot BUFFALO BULLS 

Taking INDIANA. Small play here as we fade my state's laughing stock of a football team. Man. I really thought we could get a coach in here that could keep NJ's talented players home. This is as bad as things have been in like 20 years. As if losing to Kansas wasn't bad enough, they get housed by Buffalo. From the MAC? Who took off the entire 2nd half and Rutgers still didn't have a prayer. Indiana isn't a dominate Big 10 team. But they have been kicked around enough to want to lay some pain on a bad squad. Have to fade Rutgers at every turn from here on out. 4* Money Maker INDIANA HOOSIERS 

Taking SEATTLE on the RUN LINE. Ok, no way I can ever grab LeBlanc laying this kind of wood. He has a nice 1.83 ERA his last 6 starts though. And the Rangers are checked out the year. 2-8 their last 10. Both wins over this Seattle team. Payback perhaps. Will look to play the Mariners all series long. 4* RL Money SEATTLE MARINERS

Taking COLORADO. Now normally, I would be looking at the the dog in this spot. But I cannot come anywhere near UCLA right now. The Westgate send out line for this was PK back in July. Well, when you lose your starting QB. A back up transfers. You have a young QB learning a new offense from an old NFL coach who ran a great College offense, and a father of a QB questions play calling. Safe to say you are having a tough go. Chip Kelly will have this team back on track soon enough. But it will take some time. Colorado cruising at 3-0. Will like to smack around the bigger PAC 12 name  and has revenge for 27-23 loss last year. No lack of focus for Buffs. Bruins with 12 straight losses away from the Rose Bowl. The Colorado defense isn't any great shakes for sure. But the offense is running very well right now. Should easily get to the mid 30s and that should be enough for a double digit cover. 10* Money Bomb COLORADO BUFFALOES 

Taking the VIKINGS. Maybe this is a sucker play. I see 6.5 in spots, 7. A few 7.5 - For me. A total overreaction line off Minny losing at home to the Bills. No way around it. Do we forget last year in Minny, Rams scored on first drive, then, nothing. 24-7 win with the Vikes scoring 17 in the 4th. This is a HUGE gave for Minnesota. Off a terrible loss. They have a tie. They need a Win. Rams are as talented as any team in the league. Some CB problems now for LA. Cousins needs a good game. He beat the Rams last year while playing for the Redskins. Believe it or not I am also liking the Over 49.5 a bit. Revenge yes for the Rams. But Vikings really with their backs to the wall tonight. 4* Money Maker MINNESOTA VIKINGS 

Taking NC tonight. Just think this is too many points, even with a road team on a short week. This is still a conference game. National TV. Heels will be pumped up. Miami defense is solid. They have solved their QB troubles. But laying 18 in a conference game. Visiting coach on a bit of a hot seat. Dogs for me. 4* Money Maker NORTH CAROLINA 

Taking TAMPA here. I did a video way back in mid-July taking the Bucs in Week 1 over the Saints. Lo and behold not only did they roll the Saints, the come back vs the rested Super Bowl Champs and deliver another outright win as short dogs. Now they get the 0-2 desperate Steelers and again, an ever so slight home dog. I know Pitt needs this win. But this team is in turmoil right now. No Bell. Players calling out Bell. Bryant twitting about getting traded to prove he's good. That is a lot of off shield non-sense. Not to mention their on field play which hasn't been all that spectacular. Enter TB. I said I like FitzMagic behind center better than Crab Legs. Guy is a gritty vet. We saw him lead the Jets to some wins with his veteran presence and players around him. Same spot here. Jackson and Evans are good players with some time under their belts. Something to prove to nay-sayers. OJ Howard had 6 TDs last year. He's a good TE who I think should get to 10 TDs if Fitz is here the entire year. Just a whole different atmosphere in Tampa. Players saying if they are winning, Crabby shouldn't get the starter spot back. Give me the Bucs again. 5* Best Bet TAMPA BAY BUCS

Taking the PATRIOTS tonight. Not wasting any time getting down on this game. Will probably see some 7s by game time. Hate taking a public team like this, especially in an ESPN spot like this. But I can't fade Brady and Hoodie off a loss. Especially when we see Brady yelling at teammates. Pats don't lose many game a year. Losing to a tough defensive team like the Jags on the road is one thing. Them losing to this Lions team. Not likely. Ex DC faces mentor. Give me BB all day long. This Lions defense hasn't looked good in its first 2 games. Matt STATSford seems to be good only in garbage time. This game to me has 37-20 written all over it. 5* Best Bet NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 

Taking ARIZONA. Going ugly, sure. But do you really have that much faith in this Bears team laying this on the road? This is a big number for a young team. I know they have a good defense. And that is a nice edge. Would it be shocking to see Josh Rosen come in ala Baker Mayfield style and pull out the win this afternoon? I faded the Cards last week against the Rams. But like Week 1, I am back on them at home. It would really help the cause if we used our great RB more. That would really make life easier for whoever is behind center. We have seen the Bears in back to back prime time games. Blowing a lead vs GB and then beating Seattle, who, people still bet on like it's 2014. Public will be all over Chicago. Arizona off one of the worse performances of the season so far. Might also be looking at the Under 38 here. But right now, 4* Money Maker ARIZONA CARDINALS 

Taking the SAINTS early. Should probably go ML for +150 the way we have cashed NFL. But we aren't greedy. We grind out day in, day out. I know NO has not looked good this year. I faded them Week 1. Backed them Week 2. And here we are again. Big edge for me is the Saints staff. We have seen this Atlanta offense sputter for over a year now with their play calling. Maybe Sark opens things up. Even if that is the case, NO has some horses of their own. We haven't really anything close to an 'A' game from New Orleans. Falcons a very good team, but I think they clipped here at home. 4* Money Maker NEW ORLEANS SAINTS 

Taking the REDSKINS. Faded these guys in Week 1. Was going to fade them in Week 2 but was worried about any hurricane remaining weather with dome Colts in town. But this is an easy play for me. One. I like Alex Smith. That guy is not going to do anything stupid to hurt you. Two. How about GB's first 2 games this season. A huge come from behind win over the Bears when Rodgers went out, then returned. Last week, they blow a lead. Had a bad call against them. Should have lost on FG. End up in a tie. How do they respond off 2 last second games like that. And hit the road for the first time this season. Plus, you see this line, some 2.5s even. You know just like me. You hear in your sleep, some uniformed troll saying how easy Packers are this week. Same line they said last week in Philly / Tampa game. home dog please. 4* Money Maker 

Taking the NINERS. Faded these guys Week 1 vs Minny and was sweating bullets before pulling out the cover. But Jimmy G can play. And this is a nice number to grab on SF as dogs. KC defense not exactly world beaters. Early line on this was 2, 2.5. Now we are 6.5 and 7. Niners as a dog will always be something I look for. Jimmy G 8-1 SU and 7-2 ATS in his brief career. Against a defense that gives up some points, I'll grab the dogs. 4* Money Maker SF NINERS 

Taking the RAVENS early. Catching Denver in their first road game of the year. 1-9 ATS and SU last 10 on the road. Coming cross country. Off a last second win over the Raiders. We have extra rest. Broncos in my eyes, paper tigers. I think the Ravens are the better team. Plain and simple. Coaching edge in our favor. Defense should be able to contain Keenum. Denver held off a bad Seattle team. They need a miracle comeback vs a Raiders team that in its first 2 games, seem to only show up for 1st halves. No such luck today. 10* Money Bomb BALTIMORE RAVENS 

Will grab ARIZONA STATE. Big dogs for sure. Faded Washington last week and couldn't cash. But the offense to me is still a bit of a question mark. I get the huge revenge angle for Washington. Arizona State has 12 straight covers with 11 straight-up wins vs Washington! What the heck is that? This is a big number, and ASU has played decent for Herm. 4* Money Maker ARIZONA STATE 

Taking LA TECH. So nice little spot to grab 3 TDs. LSU stole our soul last week as we backed Auburn. But off that huge upset, we get them in a bit of let-down spot. Nothing like a last second win and then a game vs a mid-major. Make no mistake though, this big brother/ little brother fight has huge implications for the dogs. How many of this kids grew up wanting to play for LSU? And they are at La Tech. Total disrespect card to be played along with huge dogs in an instate battle. Skip Holtz group should battle for their conference championship. I am still not sold on LSU even after that big road win. Down 21-10 last second FG to win on road. Ole Miss on deck. LSU should win, but I can't see them covering this number vs rested dog with a chip on their shoulder. 5* Best Bet 

Grabbing RICE and the points. Owls have covered 6 of the last 8. Off a bye (last played at Hawaii), while Southern Miss bye caused by Hurricane. Southern Miss is probably the better team based on Rice's 1-11 record last season. But sometimes you get a new coach and every thing changes. They have covered both games vs Houston and Hawaii putting points on the board. Against Houston, they put points up early. In Hawaii, it was late. That is where that long travel comes into play. But it also shows no quit. So we get an under-achieving Southern Miss team laying a pretty big number. Give me the hungrier team with something to prove. 5* Best Bet RICE OWLS 

Taking MARSHALL. Will sprinkle some +180 ML on this puppy also. I like the Herd team. A lot of starters back. Could battle for top spot in CUSA East and get into the Championship Game. Have to love a home dog vs Power 5 school. Also playing with revenge. NC State for me is a mid-pack ACC team. Wolfpack defense for me allows us to cover, and even get the outright win. 8* Sure Shot MARSHALL 

Taking TCU. I am tossing out Herman's great under dog record. Because Gary Patterson has absolutely owned Texas. 155-33. That isn't a typo. Last 4 games vs Texas, Horned Frogs 155-33. I think this line is a little short. Texas pulled out a big home win over SC. While TCU was undone vs Ohio State with some miscues. Well they take out that frustration on in-state rival and shows the State of Texas where the premier program is. 4* Money Maker TCU HORNED FROGS 

Taking VIRGINIA as our Top Play. Like this team. Like the coach. Clearly 2 programs going in opposite directions. Petrino at the 'Ville misses Lamar Jackson behind center. I just can't see them really keeping pace with the Cavs. Bronco Mendenhall will have the team focused in revenge mode. Too much offense as Virginia jumps out fast (last week 35-7 3 minutes to go in 2nd Q) and never looks back. 10* Money Bomb VIRGINIA CAVALIERS 

Taking IOWA STATE. So a lot of things working here. We Akron off their first Big 10 win beating Northwestern on the road. Back to back roadies vs Power 5 schools. Last year 41-14 Zips lost at home. Riding high after win and thinking they can knock off another Power 5 school? Let-down game after huge victory? What about the Cyclones desperation? Sitting at 0-2, these guys in the all too familiar 'circle the wagon' situation. TCU and Oklahoma State road trips await. You think these guys are looking ahead? They already know their schedule. No way they under estimate Akron here. Especially with them coming in off a win. 4* Money Maker IOWA STATE 

Taking USC. Said on twitter the other night the send out line on this was USC -15.5. 15.5! SC has looked terrible the last 2 weeks vs Stanford and Texas. Offense sputtering. Getting stuffed at the 1 in that Texas game was really the turning point for me. Up 14-13 and going in, that changes everything. And on the road, that will suck the wind right out of your sails. Wash St comes in averaging 40ppg. But this is a big step up from Eastern Washington. Think the proverbial hot seat is entering the picture for the staff at USC. The good news is that Helton and Co. have won 12 straight at home. And, will be looking for revenge for last years road loss. Desperate team, I'll lay the short number. 4* Money Maker USC TROJANS 

Taking the INDIANS, fading the Sox as they clinched last night vs hated Yankees in the Bronx. I saw this early today and the Indians were a small dog. I held off putting the game out because I was waiting for the line flip. I think we get a couple innings of Sale, then some guys we can rake and punch across some runs. 4* RL Money CLEVELAND INDIANS 

Taking FLORIDA ATLANTIC. Well, Lane laid an egg for us way back in Week 1. But I will grab him and his squad as a nice double digit dog tonight. I like UCF. And I think the Heupel hire is solid. But this is still his 3rd game as HC. This is a HUGE game for not only bragging rights of these smaller schools, but has monster ramifications for recruiting the same players. And let's be honest, the way Florida and FSU have fared lately, they can be moving up on the players they are going after. That is a different write up all together. So I like FAU and the points. Just think this is going to be a lot closer than this line. 6-1 ATS as double digit dog for the Lane Train. 4* Money Maker FLORIDA ATLANTIC 

Taking the BROWNS. Yeah - You can say it is tough backing a team as a FG fave when they haven't won a home game since Dec 2016! We can say Cleveland could, or should be 2-0 if they had a decent field goal kicker. We can say with certainty that the Browns do have a good defense. And that my friends, is why we are rolling with Cleveland. Tough spot for a rookie QB, on the road, and a short week for the icing on top. Was also thinking about the Under but will just attack the small home fave and build our bankroll. 5* Best Bet CLEVELAND BROWNS 

Going CUBS on the RUN LINE.. Sorry for the late add guys. Was down in AC checking out the Bally's Wild West Sports Book. And lost track of time. Tri-State gamblers. Come say hello if you see me in any of the NJ books. -- So we cashed last night with Cubbies. Will do it again. Think Arizona is playing out the string. Cubbies still fighting. 4* RL Money CHICAGO CUBS 

Taking the GIANTS tonight. Last week we faded NY in our big GOW and cashed our 10* on the Jags. Well we are on the G-Men for Sunday night. One, I am a Cowboys fan. But I don't let teams I like blind me. Garrett has to go as HC. I have been saying this for the last few years. Anyone who has purchased plays gets a full run down on why he is a terrible coach. Like I said last week. I thought Coughlin would really fire up the players to avenge his firing. Tough spot for NYG against a very good defense. Dallas defense is ok, but nothing like the Jags. Eli has some players to help with ODB back and Barkley in the backfield. Can't count out the banged up Dallas OL. Giants never had problems generating pressure on Cowboy QBs. Dallas O in turmoil. Stacked Ds all year to shut down Zeke and force Dak to beat you with one of the worse WR groups in the league. Giants 5-2 ATS last 7 in the series. 10* Money Bomb DALLAS COWBOYS 

Taking the RAMS. Will lay this very hefty number. And I'm a dog guy. Especially with a division foe like this. But Arizona looks bad. I had them last week. And maybe this number is pumped up a FG based on how poorly they looked last week. But do we expect a big offensive game here? Fact is, (we had Raiders/Under) the 2nd half of MNF the Rams found their groove on both sides of the ball. This is their home opener. Against a team they demolished last year by a combine score off, stop me if you have heard this 100 times already this week, 66-15. What has changed? Cards bring in a new HC in Steve Wilks, a DC guy. Preseason is one thing. Everyone playing hard for the new regime. Regular season a lot different as every team is playing hard, on every play. Arizona O build around their stud RB. But if Rams get off to a fast start. Which, judging by last year, and 2nd half Monday night, they will. That renders their opponents best player useless. 23 points in the second half. Defense with 3 INTs. I get Bradford is a decent game manager. And you have Fitz at WR, Johnson at RB to try to milk the clock and score some points. But are they putting up over 20? Because I don't see their defense holding the Rams to less than 34. This has 34-13 written all over it. 40-17 wouldn't shock me. 4* Money Maker LA RAMS 

Taking the DOLPHINS here. Have to say. Had the Under in their Game 1. After a few weather delays, we got a shoot out. We did cash the Jets as a nice dog outright. But I think we our getting some value in this spot. Jets looked great. But let's be honest here. Rookie QB now making his second start. Every team looks bad in this division because the Patriots sit a the top. But I think Miami will toss some new wrinkles at the rookie. The defense isn't a bad unit. Offense is decent enough. Again, I think we have extra value based on the Monday night factor. 5* Best Bet MIAMI DOLPHINS 

Taking the STEELERS. Not going to over react to 5 TOs on the road and a tie at Cleveland. They could have, and probably should have won that game anyway. Now they are home. Big Ben totally different QB at Heinz field. Numbers back it up. Bell loss not the problem in their last game. KC will be in another shoot-out. Difference being, Pitt has a defense that can make stops. Back to back road games for KC. I think this is a 10pt win for the home team. 8* Sure Shot PITTSBURGH STEELERS 

Taking UTAH. Utes have played these guys tough last 2 years. Not thinking much have changed. Tough test again on the road for Washington. They couldn't get it done vs Auburn. Tigers better than these Utes for sure. But a tough conference foe on the road. Not an easy task. Have to grab the home dogs. 4* Money Maker UTAH 

Taking PURDUE. I know MizzU has revenge for last years loss (35-3). But this is a tough spot. Boilermakers now 0-2 after a terrible loss to Eastern Michigan. 0-2 and desperate. First road game of the year. Plus, Tigers have South Carolina on deck. I have this game as a toss up. So getting this amount of points on the home dog is a big bonus. 4* Money Maker PURDUE BOILERMAKERS 

Taking ALABAMA. I don't know. I can see this being a 30 point game. Tide can really name the score. I had Bama last year and they rolled these guys. I know that previously, Ole Miss had won 2 of the last 3 before getting demolished last year. I think we can see something like that again tonight. 4* Money Maker ALABAMA 

Taking TEXAS TECH. Not sure why all the love on Houston. This team really has only a few good games under their belt. Both HCs, for me, are on the proverbial 'hot seat'. Maybe a bit more at TT. I think this could be a back and forth affair. I will back the Red Raiders. 4* Money Maker TEXAS TECH 

Taking NORTH TEXAS. Like this little squad. Arkansas blew a 27-9 lead last week. Will have their hands full with a Fine QB for NT. Mean Green should be able to put up some passing yards with the best QB in conference.  Enough points for us to easily back NT. 8* Sure Shot NORTH TEXAS 

Taking BOISE here. Will grab the small points with the dog. I know a lot of times I am grabbing MLs at 3 or less. But I can see this one really coming down to something late. For me, the Boise defense is the difference maker. 10 guys back on that side of the ball. Cowboys always tough at home, especially when you see this short number. But a new QB behind center, vs a team that is always tough. Again. Comes down to someone making a stop. And I am betting on the road dogs to come through. 4* Money Maker BOISE STATE 

Taking AUBURN today. Look. I had LSU on the ML over the Hurricanes. But I am laying it and expecting a 15-20 point win Saturday afternoon. Right off the bat - Huge revenge spot for us blowing 20-0 lead last year. Home team on a 16-2 SU and 13-4-1 ATS run. LSU still has some QB issues. Do we really think they are coming in here and winning? Because, if I am taking a dog, I think it wins outright. I don't think the back door will be in play here. Guess people forget that Auburn smacked both Georgia and Alabama when they were ranked #1 on this field. This is a good Tigers team. 10* Money Bomb AUBURN TIGERS 

Taking OHIO here. Nearly made this a ML play. I have Ohio as the best in MAC East. I know Virginia isn't a sexy big school, but for the MAC, it's a big game. Off their bye week, I expect them to be more than ready to hang with this ACC team. Now. We did cash backing Virginia last week. But in this spot, game being played in Vandy's Stadium with Hurricane in town. I can't think they are fully focused here. As much as they need this win, I think Ohio is the hungrier team with less on their plate right now. Bobcats can stop this run game and force Perkins to beat them with his arm which he hasn't shown much consistency in doing. Solich is a solid mid-major coach and has pulled some upsets out of his hat before. 5* Best Bet OHIO BOBCATS 

Taking PITT. Almost went ML here. I'll grab the home dogs off a rough game as they were humbled by in state big brother, Penn State. G-Tech defense for me is why I lean on the homers. Don't see them making a key stop along the way. A little revenge on tap at Heinz today. 4* Money Maker PITT PANTHERS 

Taking WAKE here. There is a lot of love coming down on BC. And I get it. I like their HC. They are in a revenge spot from last years game. Hurricane approaching so maybe Wake isn't 100% focused on football. But the Eagles are not a good bet covering the number as a fave. They thrive more in a dog role when nobody is counting on them. Might be looking to pull the trigger on the Under 55.5 here. If the winds start picking up early and heavy rains come into play. 4* Money Maker WAKE FOREST 

Taking ARIZONA and will look for the big payday on the RL. If I am backing Corbin and the DBacks, I am not looking at a simple 1-0 win. Corbin has some good road splits on the year. 2.86 ERA in 14 starts, a 1.05 WHIP and respectable .211 BAA. Career wise, 8-3 4.66 vs Rox - 1-0 this year 3.60 ERA in 2 starts. But on the other side we have Gray. Right off the bat we see Arizona has had success vs him. 0-2 6.23 ERA here at home. A 4.98 ERA in 6 career starts vs Arizona. He has been hit at home this year. 4.56 ERA in 13 starts, .264 BAA and 1.35 WHIP. We will back the road team here. 4* RL Money ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS 

Taking the RAIDERS. Think these guys can score a bit. I am on the Under 49.5 already, but am coming in on the puppy. Not sure what we see out of the Rams as this is a non-conference throw away game with Arizona on deck. Enough points to roll the dice. 4* Money Maker OAKLAND RAIDERS

Taking the JETS here on Monday night. Think this team is going to surprise some people this season. Think they have some players on both sides of the ball. For the Lions, a new regime. New HC takes over. And to be honest, I don't think he is some defensive wizard. Wasn't like the Patriots were a Top 5 defense in his time over there. Yeah, they are paying their QB a ton of cash. But I can't see this group being a .500 team. I see this 6.5 and can here every square in NJ at one of the new sportsbooks saying, uh, Jets are crap, Bowles sucks. No way the Lions don't win by a touchdown. 4* Money Maker NY JETS

Taking CAROLINA. Will grab the Panthers at this price. I like Dallas. Am a Cowboys fan. And they have much better ATS on the road than at home. But this team to me, isn't going to be that good. Unless a couple WRs really have huge years, this is a lost season. Load up the line, control Zeke, let Dak have one of his WRs beat you. That plays well into a good Panthers defense. Not a huge fan of Cam. But the guy has the weapons around him to get us the win and cover this afternoon. 5* Best Bet CAROLINA PANTHERS 

Taking the BROWNS. How many times did this guy kick my nuts in last year with lines I thought were too short. I will subject myself to abuse just once this opening weekend. 4* Money Maker CLEVELAND BROWNS 

Taking MINNESOTA here. Wish I grabbed this earlier for myself. This is about as high I will want to go with Minny. I think this is a very good team. Great coach - probably the most underrated guy in the league. Defense always a top unit. But I have to tamper expectations because we have a new OC in town. I still think this is a win for us. SF is getting a bit too much love in my eyes. Everyone loving Jimmy G. Again, Minny HC will have something special to unleash on the youngster. 4* Money Maker MINNESOTA VIKINGS 

Taking the JAGUARS. Also like the Under in this game. But we are all in on Jax. First off. You don't think that Tom Coughlin has been telling these guys to stick to NYG on every play. The guy was run out of town and replaced by a joke of a coach. Jags were already miles ahead of the GMen in talent. Yes, they drafted a nice RB, signed some OL, have a healthy ODB. But do we really think Eli, a statue, is going to be able to buy some time and make something happen against this pass rush and secondary. Jags defense will dominate. The offense will do enough to win this by double digits. Coughlin gets revenge against a team he hoisted Super Bowl Trophies with and got a kick in the ass out the door as a thank you, while the crappy GM stayed on board. 10* Money Bomb JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS

Taking the BENGALS. Yeah, The Colts are 46-30 with Luck behind center. But did you see anything in his brief August games that say this is a guy ready to come under live fire? Bengals have missed the playoffs last 2 years. Marv clearly on the hot seat as many though he would be canned last year. We saw 53 points from these guys in Week 4 of pre-season! That is normally under territory. But we saw that the 'starters' for Cincy held a 20-7 lead at the half over the Colts. Look - Pre-Season doesn't matter much to me when the calendar says September. But Indy, I think has a long way to go with Luck getting up to speed with his new HC and the playbook. Cincy always has a tough defense. Daulton has some nice weapons. He can beat bad teams. This isn't Pitt or NE that he is battling. 5* Best Bet CINCINNATI BENGALS 

Taking TAMPA. I know this is crazy. But I like the Bucs more with FitzMagic behind center. Veteran guy. Smart. Won't lose the team. He has good weapons to work with. This is a bundle of points. Tampa defense isn't that bad. TB went 2-1 with Fitz last season. The line is a bit inflated as everyone will be hammering the Saints with Winston out. They should be able to mount some pressure on Brees. Just once in the last 8 match-ups have the Saints won by more than 7. Can't lay double digits in division play. Dog time. 4* Money Maker TB BUCCANEERS 

Taking RICE. Hawaii rewarding backers with a pair of big wins. But this line is inflated in my eyes. Have to grab the points. Simple as that. Can't give up free points. 4* Money Maker RICE OWLS 

Taking VIRGINIA. Again, a game I will sprinkle some ML +205. I'm a Bronco fan. Think he is a good coach. He has 8 starters back on D. Which will help against the Hoosiers who have 7 back on offense. I do think Indiana could be a bowl team this year. But, I have to grab the points with the visitor. VA with revenge for last years lost. I think if they can pound the ball and control things, they can pull out the outright win. 4* Money Maker VIRGINIA 

5* Best Bet BAYLOR BEARS

Taking IOWA STATE. Grabbing a little ML +160 also. Tough in-state battle. Give me the points. ISU has covered 8 of 10 here. Like our QB better than theirs. Stanley for Iowa barely getting over 100 yards. I looked at that game and thought NI would show up. After looking at the roster, they had same holes to fill. Tough to do vs a Big 10 school. But a Big 12 program, and a bitter in-state rival. Well this screams upset to me. 4* Money Maker IOWA STATE 

Taking COLORADO. Nebraska hasn't played yet. I like the Frost hire. But this is a tough spot for an opening game. True frosh starting at QB. This line also looks a little short in my eyes. Might sprinkle some ML also. Buffs young, but I think there was so much work to do at Nebraska, this is a pretty even match-up talent wise. 4* Money Maker COLORADO 

4* Money Maker NAVY

Taking DUKE. Duke rolled these guys last year. We can say, oh revenge at home for Northwestern. And we had these guys last week. But we also watched them not score a point in the 2nd half after putting up 31 in the first half. Not sure this veteran Duke team turns it over 3 times to help the cause. 4* Money Maker DUKE BLUE DEVILS 

4* Money Maker LIBERTY

Taking SOUTH FLORIDA. I'll even dabble in the +150 ML here. I know we are breaking in a new QB. But I will back the home dog here. Both teams in off easy wins. South Florida has some cupcakes on deck. G-Tech has a bigger game vs Pitt on deck. Maybe it is because I am a Charlie Strong fan. Even losing a bunch of talent, I feel that here in Year 2, he has enough to knock off a bigger school. 4* Money Maker SOUTH FLORIDA 

Taking ARIZONA. Should probably just go ML. Revenge. Arizona looking terrible in Week 1. Everybody goes crazy over one week and what they just saw. 4* Money Maker ARIZONA 

Taking TCU. Just can't get behind SMU at any price. Sonny Dykes? I guess you think he was an OC for the Frogs and might know some ins and outs. But I am not buying that angle tonight. SMU was down 36-0 before scoring vs North Texas last week. TCU isn't taking their foot off the gas. Is 52-20 really that far fetched? Last year, I had SMU and the points on the road and was rewarded with a cover. Actually had an early 19-7 lead before TCU poured it on. So we won't be taking this team for granted. 4* Money Maker TCU 

Taking the FALCONS. I know it is easy to take Philly. Defending champs, Home opener. Crowd pumped up. They have guys who missed out on the Super Bowl run returning to the lineup. But the QB play is iffy for me. We now that Wentz is out for a big. Foles got banged up this August. Falcons have revenge from the playoff loss. And playing outside in Philly now, as opposed to later in the winter or January is a big difference. Atlanta has a pretty solid defense themselves. The offense isn't too shabby. I am also on the under 46 in this game. 4* Money Maker ATLANTA FALCONS 

Taking VIRGINIA TECH. I think FSU is a very good program. But I think they start a little slow tonight. Might take a game or 2 to get things flowing in real time under new HC Willie Taggart. This guy could have a QB problem depending on how things go. VT had all summer to get ready for the Noles. I think they can keep this close and have a shot at an outright upset if things go to plan and they get a turnover or 2. 5* Best Bet VIRGINIA TECH 

Early mover.. 4* Money Maker NOTRE DAME

4* Money Maker FIU 

High on this team... 9 starters back on O, 7 on D. -- Liberty making the jump from FCS. They did beat Baylor last year. But lets not get to excited. Coastal Carolina, who was 10-3 their last year in FCS went 3-9 their first year with the big boys. Liberty was 6-5 last year. Not sure what to expect from Turner Gill who stunk up Kansas in his last gig on the big stage. 4* Money Maker OLD DOMINION 

Taking MISSISSIPPI early. 4* Money Maker

Taking TEXAS STATE. So. Both teams with young QB. If this was really any other Big 10 school, or Rutgers had a junior or senior behind center, I would be on the home team. Wins will be tough to come by for both clubs. At Ohio State for Rutgers next as Chris Ash heads back to his coordinator days. But this team can't look ahead. I just don't think they are going to be very good this year. My son plays on a football team with the brother of a Rutgers player. The dad has echoed my same concerns about QB play. But also just about many Rutgers players not being on the physical level as their Big 10 counterparts. Texas State won't be confused with Texas or TCU or even SMU. But it is Year 3 of HC Withers run. I think they can keep it close. 4* Money Maker TEXAS STATE 

Taking TEXAS. I am sure the Longhorns staff had this game circled since Week 2 of last year. Big game for Texas. A lot of off-field distractions for the Terps. This isn't even a real 'home' game as it is played at Fed Ex field. 4* Money Maker TEXAS LONGHORNS 

Taking FLORIDA ATLANTIC. Have to grab the big points with Lane's squad. CUSA Champs this year. Have to be thought of as the top program with Marshall on their heels. This is a huge game for them. As a small, mid-major conference team, they have to show they can play with the big boys. Sooners breaking in a new QB and always a bit shaky on defense. I like that last year on the road, they lost to Wiscy 33-14. That is a tough venue and tough team to play. Shows me they won't be intimidated. Defense has 10 starters back which is huge to me getting this many points. Can't discount the fact that FAU new starting QB is a Sooners transfer. As if he needs more motivation for his first of the year.  8* Sure Shot FLORIDA ATLANTIC

Taking WISCONSIN tonight. Going to lay the big, big wood in this spot. I think Wiscy can quietly win the Big 10. Lot of drama around Ohio State. Michigan hasn't won a big game under Harbaugh. Nebraska is not ready for the big leap. Michigan State has struggled. This team just always seems to be in the mix. They get a Western Kentucky team that did win the CUSA in 2015 and 2016. But they lose their starting QB. Just 3 offensive starters back. Opening up in Madison is tough for any school. 2nd year HC Mike Sanford will have some more growing pains this season. Badgers should win the West in the Big 10. Should be able to name the score behind this offense tonight. 4* Money Maker WISCONSIN BADGERS

Opinion WESTERN MICHIGAN 

Taking TULANE. So the early line on this was +13. That would have been a really nice home dog to bark at. But this is still a good number. I nearly made this a ML on the sites and will be looking for +200 in Jersey Sports Books this week. Wake breaking in a new starter behind center. Never an easy task. Green Wave bring back their QB, 2 top WRs, and a 800 yard back. 4* Money Maker TULANE GREEN WAVE

Taking UCF - Yeah. tough laying this on the road, especially with a new HC running the show. But this still is a very explosive offense. And UConn only brings back 2 starters on the defensive side of the ball. How about UCF saying they are National Champs last year after going undefeated. These guys don't lack any swagger. I expect them to come out fast to prove to people they are just as good as last year and need respect from voters. 4* Money Maker UCF 

4* RL Money MIAMI MARLINS

4* RL Money KC ROYALS 

Taking MIAMI here on Saturday as my Top MONEY BOMB 10* play. So.. we did lose with the Colts on Monday night. Had them ML and it cost us. But now we will fade the Ravens heavy in another road game. This is their 4th pre-season game. Time to rest up the troops. They had their 'game' last week. I look for Miami to leave the starting units in a bit at home. Maybe we get lucky with a nasty, Miami hot and humid day that will really make the Ravens mail it in for us. 10* Money Bomb MIAMI DOLPHINS 

4* Money Maker TENN TITANS

Taking TAMPA. This offense is putting up points this pre-season. 56 of them. Double the 27 that the Lions have produced. They seem to be wanting to work on defense. But I don't think you just turn on 30ppg in August. I'm telling you now I am down on Tampa at +9 and it is now +7. Don't count this out. 4* Money Maker TB BUCCANEERS 

Taking the JETS. Regular season, Pre-Season. tis the season. Don't matter to me. I am not high on this New York Football Giants team. On the flip side - I think there is a lot to be excited if you are Jets fan. They have a nice little QB problem that will not only help them win tonight. But could net them a pretty 2nd rounder if another team loses their starting QB in the next 2 weeks. 4* Money Maker NY JETS

Taking the BROWNS. So Wentz is back taking reps with the first team. Foles is giving the green light after a little shoulder injury last week. I think we see a lot of Sudfeld tonight. And not that is a bad thing for Philly catching points. All Nate did was toss for over 300 yards and 3 TDs vs the Patriots. But this is the Browns. The lowly Browns. The Cleveland Browns who even pre-season wins are something to get excited about. And make no mistake, this is an improved team. Their opening line vs Pitt has dropped and their odds on winning the division have increased. Tough laying with the record of the Browns HC. But I'll holding my nose. 4* Money Maker CLEVELAND BROWNS 

Taking the CHARGERS. Faded Seattle last week. I think this team is an Under Win Total this season. Already locked in on that last month for plus money. So I don't expect in the pre-season. Give me some Geno Smith vs the back ups. I think he tosses at least 2 TDs if he gets the entire second half. Cardale Jones wasn't impressive at all. Maybe he gets the 2nd half as the Chargers look for a back-up to Phillip Rivers. My money is on Geno. I know that he never would get the chance to replace Eli with the Giants after his time with the Jets. But I think that was some learning experience. Maybe he has grown up. Enough of my Geno rant. Chargers tonight. 4* Money Maker LA CHARGERS 

Taking the RAIDERS. Another spot I almost went ML. Think the Raiders with their new HC are the play this pre-season. But what really intrigues me and why I like them is that I think EJ Manual is the real wild card. He is a guy that is looking to make something happen. He doesn't want to be a 3rd stringer. He is, like Teddy Bridgewater, a guy who was a starter. Connor Cook had better numbers last week, so I think we will see some friendly fire from both and that overcome whatever offense tosses together. 4* Money Maker OAKLAND RAIDERS

Taking the DOLPHINS. Thinking about ML in this spot. I think Miami has a lot to prove. We had them last week and it didn't work out. I will go back again tonight for the same reasons. All the QBs for Miami need to do something. That is a huge factor for me in pre-season. And by them competing against each other, that should generate points for us. I am not high on the Panthers for the season. But that really doesn't matter here. It comes down to back up QB play. And I think getting points, the hungrier group lays on the road side of the field. 4* Money Maker MIAMI DOLPHINS 

Taking the JETS, again. Rolled with these guys last week. Will do it again. I see anywhere from +1 up to +3, but with some heavy (-130, -135) juice. If you can get a ML, I would take what you can get. Obviously think these guys win outright. Just not any MLs posted on the site yet. So we again will look to the NY QBs to be an advantage tonight. Everyone with something to prove. If Darnold is getting the nod with the 1st string, I can't see him playing for 2 series and sitting out. Kid is a rookie and needs reps. Plus, we have Teddy B. He is looking to prove he is healthy and can still contribute. Plus, McCown. Last year's starter. I really can't see a downside of any of those 3 guys playing the entire 2nd half of Game 2 Pre-Season. Redskins after Alex Smith will counter with Colt McCoy and Kevin Hogan. I think the Jets have the edge. 4* Money Maker NY JETS 

Taking the BRONCOS. Know. I guess you can say that ex-Bronco Trevor Siemian wants to take it to his old club - I can see that angle. But I can also see that after Case Keenum, Paxton Lynch is going to want to prove to Denver that they made the right choice by keeping him. Vikes are a team that has high hopes this regular season. Denver off a bad year, had a coach with something to prove. Have to take the home team in this spot. 4* Money Maker DENVER BRONCOS