4* Money Maker GONZAGA

5* Best Bet CENTRAL MICHIGAN

Taking WASHINGTON STATE in the Apple Cup. Have this +320 ML on other sites. I'll be the first to say I think they are trying to sucker us into this line. I mean, 2 teams, nearly 'ranked' the same. And one is laying double digits. What I really like for us in that we are coming in off a bye week. Extra time to prep for hated in-state rival? What's not to like? Washington has won 4 straight in this series. But I think we get our revenge tonight. 4* Money Maker WASHINGTON STATE 

4* Money Maker OLD DOMINION 

4* Money Maker RICHMOND SPIDERS

4* Money Maker SOUTHERN MISS

4* Money Maker FURMAN

Taking NEVADA today. 2-9 team favored over 5-6 team looking to even record and get to bowl. Sign me up! 4* Money Maker NEVADA

4* Money Maker FAIRFIELD

4* Money Maker TENN TECH

Taking BOSTON COLLEGE. BC read hot with the number 7-0-1 ATS last 8 and are now small faves over the Orange. Syracuse throttled their last 2 giving up 43 and 56 in those losses. Not sure where the motivation is as they sit at 4-6. BC looking to get to 7 wins which guarantees them a winning record regardless of bowl outcome. Syracuse has won the last 2 years in the series, so I think BC gets their revenge. 5* Best Bet BOSTON COLLEGE 

Taking OHIO STATE early today. So. Somehow, people in Columbus think that the Buckeyes can still get into the Playoffs. Not really sure how that happens. But rest assured OSU has the offense to cover this number vs Michigan. I know the Wolverines bring a defense every week. And taking a double digit home dog with the better defense is normally a recipe for success. But I can't back this Michigan team. The offense is just terrible. Last game on the road OSU was ripped 55-24 by Iowa. No way in God's green Earth does Meyer have these guys unfocused or prepared this afternoon. Especially against Harbaugh. Since that Iowa loss, 102-17 Buckeyes. Michigan might be within 10 at half. But I expect OSU to pull away and cover this fairly easily. 4* Money Maker OHIO STATE 

4* Money Maker IDAHO

Taking CAL tonight. Points are great, but find that +230 ML and get down on that also. Bears looking to lock up a bowl bid with a 6th win. I"m looking at UCLA to mail it in as they dumped Mora. I know that the Bruins also sit at 5-6. But come on. The faster the season ends, the faster they get on with their coaching hunt. 4* Money Maker CAL BEARS 

Taking TEXAS here. Just see 2 programs going in completely opposite directions. Wheels spinning for Texas Tech. Kingsbury should be on the hot seat for coaches as far as I am concerned. No such problems like that in Texas. New guy has this team believing. A win here clinches their first winning season since 2013. I'll tell you what. This Longhorns team has suffered for a few years. I think they win this one going away. And whatever bowl they end up, they will win that game also. 8* Sure Shot TEXAS LONGHORNS 

4* Money Maker DETROIT PISTONS 

Taking VIRGINIA here. Nearly went ML +220 in this spot. We cashed with them as big dogs last week at Miami. This is a pretty decent team we have as home pups. VT has won 13 straight in the series. 52-10 last year. But I think we are in position to not only cover, but get some revenge. If we take out the 10 TDs that VT QB has thrown vs Old Dom , ECU and Delaware, he has thrown 7 in ACC games. And 2 of those games he had ZERO TD passes. I think Cavs can pull this out. 4* Money Maker VIRGINIA 

4* PL Money NY RANGERS

4* Money Maker NORTH TEXAS

Taking SAN DIEGO STATE. Have you seen New Mexico losing by 41,39,38 their last 3 on the road. 6 straight losses for the Lobos.  Aztecs looking for their 10th win. That is a big number. They should run right over this team and name their number. 4* Money Maker SAN DIEGO STATE 

Alright everyone.. A lot of games unlined early. So I will post most likely after 12 with all other college hoops 

Taking RUTGERS here though. These guys might be a bottom Big 10 team, but they are improving enough under Pikiell that they should take care of ECU. Now, these guys are a bottom AAC team. They are in for a long year. Not that I like to use Team A beat Team C&D by this many and Team B did this to those teams. But- Rutgers thrashed Cleveland State 70-38 and beat CCSU 71-67. While ECU beat Cleveland State 72-69, while losing to CCSU 79-68. 4* Money Maker RUTGERS

4* Money Maker ARKANSAS STATE

Taking IRVINE. I like this group. Think they have a shot at winning the Big West. On the other side of the coin is Rider. I have them pegged for a bottom team in the MAAC. Toss out the records. Irvine lost to a pair of legit NCAA tourney teams in Arizona State and Kansas State. While Rider's lone loss was to Xavier. Just think this a nice match-up for the Anteaters. 4* Money Maker CAL IRVINE 

Taking the COWBOYS here. What a set up for us today. Are you kidding me. Down to a pk right now. Holy cow. Nothing like people betting on what they just saw. And what better for Chargers backers then seeing 54 points put up and Dallas getting crushed at home allowing 30 points in the 2nd half to Philly. Look. I like the Chargers. We have cashed with them a few times. Dallas looking lost with no Zeke the last 2 weeks. I have never liked Garrett. You can go through my write ups over the years about how he is a terrible coach. But this team is still pretty talented. As I write this, no word if Lee is suiting up for us. He is a huge key to the Boys defense. But again. It is about perception. Is LAC as good as what we saw, and is Dallas as bad? I don't think so. Thanksgiving short week. You damn well know the Cowboys will want to show the NFL World they are still 'America's Team' and going to make the playoffs. 10* Money Bomb DALLAS COWBOYS 

Taking ST JOHNS here. I have to say. I am a Redmen fan. Or The Johnies. Or Red Storm. Whatever you call. What I like about this years bunch is the gamble. They aren't afraid to step in lanes and force things. They are averaging nearly 10 steals a game so far this year. They can generate some easy buckets off turnovers. Not the earliest of starts at 2pm, but still early by Oregon State standards. I think teams are pretty even when it comes to what to expect on the entire season. But I think SJ rates the better value today with their depth and defense. 4* Money Maker ST JOHNS 

Taking the VIKINGS here. Had them Sunday, and even though this a short week, will go back to the well. Case is having a nice little year. Leave the guy in there. 8-2 and the defense is doing there thing. I like Zimmerman as an edge on the sidelines. 4* Money Maker MINNESOTA VIKINGS 

Taking LONG BEACH STATE. These guys always run off a non-conference schedule that is a who's who if college basketball. At the least, it is loaded with Power 5 schools on the road. We know that LBST sometimes gets mauled and limps into Big West play with 3-11 records. So off a 29pt loss to West Va, and an 8pt loss at Oregon State, LBST players aren't in a doom and gloom mindset. But in this spot, not only do I like the points, but I might do some ML +575. Everyone knows Missouri just lost their star player for the entire year. It is one thing playing thinking he will be back. I thought that Porter was good enough to get the Tigers to the NCAA tournament. I mean, I think they are a bubble team without him. They lost by 18 to Utah, and then eked out a 67-62 win over Emporia State in a game that was tied 28 at the half. 4* Money Maker LONG BEACH STATE 

Taking the DUCKS and going for the big money on the PL. We can lay the 150, but you know that is really towards the top of to where I play any of my ML faves. So I will fade Vegas on the road. Yeah, we have made some coin with them at times this season. 8-1 at home is huge and we cashed them once on the road. But I think having a back-up to the back-up in goal will eventually sink this team. It was a nice feel good start to the season, but there will be regression. People forge these guys were pegged to finish last in the Pacific. They are sitting 2nd right now. I think it is time we really hit these PLs to build some bankroll heading into 2018. 4* PL Money DUCKS 

4* Money Maker BAYLOR

4* Money Maker CAL DAVIS

4* Money Maker WISCONSIN

Taking AKRON here. Yep. Laying the big number. But a win here, and the Zips lock up a spot in the MAC Championship Game. Kent has lost 4 straight. In those games, they have given up 42-48-44-48. They have 1 win in MAC play. 0-6 on the road. In the 2 games they 'covered' they lost 24-3 getting 23 and 42-3 getting 42. So, safe to say this should be a 20pt win for a game that means everything the home team and the visitor just wants to get to mom's house for Thanksgiving dinner. 5* Best Bet AKRON ZIPS 

4* Money Maker

Taking the SPURS. Big number yes, but SA is pretty rested having last played Friday. Hawks just played a pair of games at home, now are in San Antonio, then head home again for a couple games. Hello NBA schedule makers! Why! Well I think they want us to get a nice big home fave in a blowout win, that's what I think. Nothing fancy with New Orleans and Charlotte up next for the Spurs. So they won't be getting ready for the a sexy Warriors or Celtics or Cavs or whoever you want to put in that class. 4* Money Maker SA SPURS 

4* Money Maker TEXAS A&M 

Taking CREIGHTON today. The old, unranked favored over a 'ranked' team. This is nearly always an auto play for me. In hoops or college football. Don't let some number make you think a team is better than what it is. And lets not forget all the stupid turmoil around UCLA off their China trip. Give me the better coached team every time. 4* Money Maker CREIGHTON 

Give me OAKLAND and the points. Almost want to go big ML play here. Not a fan of Syracuse. But I like my mid-major Grizzlies. Top dogs in the Horizon, should be able to hang with Orange. 4* Money Maker OAKLAND 

Taking MARQUETTE. Short line in Maui. VCU with new coach, albeit an old assistant. But this Marquette team can score. Might be a dark-horse in this tourney if their shooters really get hot. 4* Money Maker MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES 

Taking MANHATTAN early today. I think these are 2nd best in the MAAC behind Iona. They have a nice little cast of players. Not high at all on bottom-tier Roos of the WAC. 4* Money Maker MANHATTAN 

Taking the EAGLES tonight. Ugh. Waited a bit instead of loading up early and we lose at least a point, maybe a point and half. Even with Elliot, I was leaning towards Philly. But after seeing the OL and problems last week, this is going to be a tough home game for the 'Boys. So. Birds with the week off. As I have said numerous times over the years, Garrett is a terrible coach. You see now, even with Dak, what Romo had to go through for all those years. Talent is great. Having guys around you is great. But if your defense doesn't help the cause, more often than not you will on the losing side of games. And, it hasn't happened much yet as Dak has wheels. But he will start throwing bad balls that will be picked. Lee is again banged up for Dallas. When that guy is healthy and playing, he totally lifts the entire defense. Eagles just look very good and out of their bye, we have to back the square play here. Thankfully, the Cowboys have a big public following, so instead of laying an even bigger number, we have a bit of an added edge. Philly by 10. 4* Money Maker PHILADELPHIA EAGLES 

Taking the RAIDERS this afternoon. Nearly went the +270 on the ML here. Raiders desperate for a win. NE now with 12 straight road wins after crushing Denver. They stayed at AF to practice in the thin air. Raiders won here beating Texans so they are a bit more familiar with things. This is it for the Silver and Black. At 4-5, off their bye week. Circle the wagons and save your season time. Not a lot of faith in their HC so we will grab the points as opposed to going all in on ML. 4* Money Maker RAIDERS 

4* Money Maker SAMFORD

4* Money Maker NORTHEASTERN 

4* Money Maker WEBER

4* Money Maker WESTERN MICHIGAN 

Taking the VIKINGS. I do like this Rams team. We have cashed them a few times already. But in this spot, I have to go Minny. I think their coach is just better right now. That is not a knock by any means on the youngster on the LA sideline. But I think this defense will rattle the Goff this afternoon. Again. I am not knocking the Rams or their defense. They have an old dog in Phillips calling things that will trip up boy Case for sure. That being said, this should be a very good game. Rams 117-24 their last 3 games. But beating up on the Texans with Savage at QB and nary a defense to field and dropping a pitiful Arizona team 33-0 at home is nice for the fantasy fans. Let's not overlook Minny putting up a respectable 95 points their last 3 games, 2 on the road. So we can score a bit. As hot as the Rams have been, they are due for a market adjustment. I think it comes this afternoon. 5* Best Bet MINNESOTA VIKINGS 

Taking the GIANTS here and going +360 on the ML. You can grab 10.5/ 11. I am looking for the bigger payday. Now. I think that NYG are absolute trash. What can you possibly say positive about them? What a performance at SF! I see reports a player sent a text saying we hate the coach. Watch. Then after the game, another one. Told you so. Geez. I am no fan of Ben McAdoo, or McAdoo-Doo as I like to call him. But the last time the nails were in the Giants coffin, I, along with probably a lot of other people were stabbed to death with their win at Denver. I'm not going lie. I get it. Andy Reid off byes (16-2 SU). Nearly unbeatable. Alex Smith, 1 INT on the year. I'm sure Andy Reid has no love lost for the Giants organization after being with the Eagles. So he will want to show no mercy. But again. I have to think. These guys are pros. This is NY. Do they really want to be an absolute joke on the season? I know Eli has the dumb look on his face, and McAdoo-doo is in over his head. But knocking off a pretty good KC team will at least make for a happy Thanksgiving dinner. I haven't read or heard a person NOT on the Chiefs. We will also be on the over just as a little hedge if NY has a complete no-show and we get another performance like the one they gave the fans vs the Rams. 4* Money Maker NY GIANTS 

Taking the REDSKINS here. We also will be on the over as I think we get a bunch of points this afternoon. We know Washington has problems slowing things down. And, well Brees in the dome is good for a 30 spot. But Saints haven't faced many good QB. Cousins is a pretty decent arm who moves the ball and generates points. Tough to get in front of this hot New Orleans team no doubt. But , this is a decent number to be getting. And if things break right for us, forget the back door. We could be walking out the front door with a straight up W. 4* Money Maker WASHINGTON REDSKINS 

Taking the LIONS here. So, maybe this is a bit of a sucker line. Bears have been tough, especially at home. We had them in games here at home vs the Falcons, Steelers and Vikings. The offense is just so hard to get behind at times. Lions offense, though limited with the short passes, does move the ball.  Defense improved. Look at these Lions losses. 30-26 vs Falcons, which, some say should have been a TD for Detroit. 27-24 loss to the Panthers. And a tough 20-15 loss to the Steelers. Saints lit them up in New Orleans. Can we say the Bears are on those kind of levels? 4* Money Maker DETROIT LIONS 

4* Money Maker OHIO

Late add here on the BROWNS. It took me this long to find the balls to play them. I do like the Jags. And we have cashed with them in other spots. But as much as I love the defense, laying a TD on the road is hard for me to. Nearly as hard as taking the crappy BROWNS. Make this a half points/ half ML 4* Money Maker 

4* Money Maker LIBERTY

Taking the SHARKS and going PL. 3rd game in 4 nights for Boston. We are a bit more more rested. You can go -140/150 on the ML. But I am looking for a bigger payout. 4* PL Money SAN JOSE 

Taking NORTHERN KENTUCKY. Two of my favorite mid-majors battle and it's painful to choose a side! But. I like NK. A bit more returning experience gets the nod from me. 4* Money Maker NORTHERN KENTUCKY 

Taking LSU. We faded this train wreck Vols team last week and will do it again. Utter turmoil. Coach out. Players hurt. Zero motivation. Coaches left sending out resumes looking for a soft landing. Not sure what Brady Hoke says to the team. Hey. Let's win this one so I can get another HC gig somewhere! Not sure a RS Frosh QB is the answer to a streaking LSU team that has won 4 of 5. 4* Money Maker LSU TIGERS 

Taking OAKLAND. These guys should win the Horizon, and I have the Rockets as mid MAC team. Toledo also replacing some of their better players. Easy early edge on the Grizzlies even in a tough venue. 5* Best Bet OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES 

Taking YOUNGSTOWN. Like the new coach. Will bring some defense to the court while not sacrificing his offense. Canisius laying what I think, a too big a number here. They need to replace some guys. Won't be shocked at an outright win here, but I think this a 2 possession game. 4* Money Maker YOUNGSTOWN STATE 

Taking BAYLOR and going ML +290. I know on this site I have the points. But I will also be heavy ML. Final home game for Baylor. And what a miserable year. But I am not sold on Iowa State. They are in off 2 straight losses themselves. There are not many positive things I can say about the Bears. That being said, this is just one of the games that where I see Baylor get over the hump. I'm calling dog outright in Waco. 4* Money Maker BAYLOR BEARS

4* Money Maker WEBER

Taking VIRGINIA here. So this Miami team is still undefeated. Off a complete and utter domination of Notre Dame. I had faded the U against Va Tech and it bit me in the butt. I will do it again. Let us recap this roller coaster season so far. They have had 2 last second wins over Florida State and Georgia Tech. An obvious let down spot in a battle vs Syracuse, who, is surprisingly covering 5 in row as dogs before getting blasted by Wake. They really played down vs NC. Then they come out and smoke Va Tech and the Irish from jump street. They have no real look ahead with a trip to Pitt on deck. But lets be honest. They are near 20pt faves. Maybe they are a bit cocky with their freshly minted spot in the Playoff Bracket. Like I said. Off arguably their 2 best games. Short week coming up vs Pitt. They have an ACC Championship Game locked up. It really comes down them vs Clemson to see who gets a playoff spot. So I can see a flat spot this afternoon. 4* Money Maker VIRGINIA 

Taking WISCONSIN early. Well. Liked these guys laying 10. Now down to 7. I would really go all in except the line move has me hesitant. I'm trying to find marquee wins on either resume. Not much to be found. But I like the Wiscy offense just a little better. 4* Money Maker WISCONSIN 

Well. Trying to get ARKANSAS +400 but the site just allows the points. Sprinkle some on the ML as an OPINION Play. 

Taking MEMPHIS here. Well, I don't like laying double digits with any team. But I think we still rate a nice edge. Memphis off their bye. Memphis has won the last 3 51-7, 63-0 and 48-10. I can see what you are thinking.. Oh revenge angle, huge. Now, the first 2 games, Memphis was favored by 20 and 22. Last year -3 on the road. Now 12. Look I do like the Mustangs. Nearly played them last week. But they are finishing up a tough run here. So back to back vs a team off their bye. While they faced Navy in a thrilling 43-40 last second loss. Down 34-11 and coming back to tie with 3 minutes left to lose as the clock hits 0. Tough one. That takes a bit out of you. A week before, you lose a back and forth 31-24 battle to undefeated Central Florida. How about that 38-34 comeback win over Tulsa before that. Or that 31-28 OT win over Cincy before that. I am not saying teams don't play close games. But there is a spot where you pull a clunker. SMU is bowl eligible. They wrap up their season with a winnable home game vs Tulane next. 7-4 is a nice year. 5* Best Bet MEMPHIS 

4* Money Maker HOFSTRA

Taking IONA. Had these guys last game, coming back again. Class of the MAAC. These guys are good. They just reload and move on. Weber is a good club. Should be battling for the Big Sky Championship. But I think it will take a bit for them to get it things rolling this year. Plus, this is a haul from Utah playing the Bahamas. We have an 0-2 favored over a 2-0 team. West Coast Baptist and Southern Utah are easy outs. Iona hung tough with Syracuse and lost at Albany who probably team 1A in America East. So this, as much as it is 2 mid-majors on a bracket buster Saturday in February, it is I think, a bit of step down for the Gaels. Sitting at 0-2, we might see the old circle the wagons play to get in the win column. 4* Money Maker IONA 

Taking TORONTO tonight. I think the Raptors are one of the Top 3 teams in the East. I also have the Knicks pegged as a low half team. For me, NY has been overachieving so far this year. I think KP will have a tough time against the interior of Toronto. Lowery & DeRozen are head and shoulders better than whoever the Knicks play. Toronto should pull away and win this one by double digits. 4* Money Maker TORONTO RAPTORS 

Opinion play.. I wanted the +700 on the ML. But will grab the points. OPINION PLAY only

Taking NORTHEASTERN here. Like this bunch. A couple years ago, these guys were goldmine for me. I am hoping it is the same this year. Have them as my CAA sleeper. As for Stanford, eh. A mid-tier team in the PAC 12. I know the travel isn't kind for our Huskies. But they can use a nice upset win over a Power 5 school come selection Sunday. Would really be heavy on Northeastern if Stanford hadn't just lost to Eastern Washington. So they have their upset goggles on. We have an experienced back-court which always helps early. Stanford struggled shooting the ball last game, and that can be a season long problem. 4* Money Maker NORTHEASTERN 

4* Money Maker OLD DOMINION

4* Money Maker ILLINOIS STATE

Taking VERMONT. Bradley is getting a bit more experienced, but I don't think that matters. They always seem to have problems putting the ball in the hoop. Vermont is a very strong mid major. This line might be a bit inflated off their loss to Kentucky. Make no mistake, these guys should beat up on lesser mid major schools. Early start here in the Bahamas. 4* Money Maker VERMONT 

Taking XAVIER. Like this bunch. They should be a deep tournament team. These guys will fight Nova for the Big East Title. Now Wiscy. These guys are always a solid bunch. But I don't think they are a Top 3 team in the Big 10. Just think X is the better team and it will show. 8* Sure Shot XAVIER

Taking the TITANS tonight. Well. What can we say? Backing another ugly dog and this one, a short week road team. So I am not high on the Steelers. They struggled last week against the Colts. They have had some 'internal' issues with players. They pretty much have the North wrapped up. Titans are a scrappy bunch. The ugly, beat you with our run game team. But they aren't afraid on defense to play ugly and hit you either. Tennessee have an old time DC who knows a thing or two about Big Ben and the Pittsburgh offense. Titans will try to smash the Steelers with their own rush attack and keep Bell off the field. 4* Money Maker TENNESSEE TITANS 

Taking TAMPA and going for the big payday on the PUCK LINE. Not even going to consider laying this number. I know there are plenty of guys who put faves up over -170. I am going Puck Line every time. 3rd road game in 4 nights for Dallas, and they have lost the first 2. I can't see a winning trip even in a 'emotional' return game for their goalie. TB is just getting it done in all aspects and it shows right there in their record. 4* PL Money TAMPA BAY 

Taking OHIO here. Another game I would get down a little +450 ML on. Bobcats one of the more talented MAC teams. This isn't football. Clemson was a bottom rung ACC team in hoops last year. They aren't climbing to the top. Maybe an NCAA berth based on conference alone. While Ohio will have 20+ wins and if it doesn't win its tournament, it is NIT bound. These kids know this. This a one of those circle the date games to knock off a Power 5 school. 4* Money Maker OHIO 

Taking INDIANA STATE. We cashed with these guys as they won outright against Indiana. Should probably man-up and grab them +275 ML today. But we are looking to build our football bankroll with bowl games ahead. A lot of pre-season turmoil in Auburn. I don't like Pearl either. I had this team pegged for at, or near the bottom of the SEC. I like the Sycamores coach. The team is obviously playing with confidence off that Hoosiers win. Let down? eh. This is a small mid major. They can't afford let downs. I would think that they would see a win over an SEC school as another feather in their cap. Give me the hot shooting dog. 4* Money Maker INDIANA STATE 

4* Money Maker CAL DAVIS

4* Money Maker INDIANA PACERS

Taking TOLEDO tonight. Faded the Rockets last week and it paid off for us. But today, nope, all in on Toledo. Look. Bowling Green is bad. This is a recipe for disaster. Toledo will look to take out some frustration and get back on track. I know this is their 3rd road game in 4 weeks, but it is a cupcake. BG has given up 38-48-48 their last 3 losses. Take out the 2 games vs MAC elites Ohio and Northern Illinois, and Toledo has tallied 58-48 their 2 games vs lesser MAC teams. Rockets with the top offense in the MAC and just outside the Top 10 nationally. Bowling Green, a terrible defensive team, last in MAC play and 125 out of 129 teams overall giving up over 500 yards a game. I'll lay it as Toledo looks to lock up a rematch in the MAC Championship vs Ohio. 5* Best Bet TOLEDO ROCKETS

4* Money Maker  MONTANA GRIZZLIES

4* Money Maker BUFFALO 

4* Money Maker UCSB GAUCHOS -- sprinkle in some +190 ML

4* Money Maker INDIANA HOOSIERS

Taking KANSAS here. Look. Both of these teams are very talented. But with Kentucky, they just roll out like 7 new guys every year. It takes a bit of time to gel. These are still young kids. As much as Kansas gets new talent, they just seem to a plug a guy in who seems to have been there for 2-3 years. I just think Self does a good job with the young (one) and dones and having experience returning. Coach Cal always seems to be bringing in 5-6 star freshman to replace some top 10 draft picks. That being said. I am going with the albeit not that all much more experienced team at this price. 8* Sure Shot KANSAS JAYHAWKS

Taking GEORGIA STATE tonight. Hate laying a number like this on the road. But the Panthers are a talented bunch. They have the best guy on the floor. They play a better defense. We can't forget that Rice is breaking in a new coach, albeit their old assistant. They have 10 freshman and sophomores on the roster. Give me the road faves. 4* Money Maker GEORGIA STATE 

Taking IONA here. Should really go big balls and grab the ML. So Iona lost 3 starters. But they don't be rebuild here, they just reload. Going for 3 straight MAAC Championships. This is a tough squad. Let's not think the Orange are some great juggernaut. The last 3 years these guys have gone 18-13, 23-14 and 19-15. They lost 6 of their top 7 scorers. This is a big line and I have to grab a tough mid major and the points. 4* Money Maker IONA 

Taking MICHIGAN STATE here. Normally I would be shying away from a game like this. We have a lot of youngsters on both teams and you never know how they will gel early in the year. Especially when playing against top players and coaches. But I think edge resides with Sparty. Izzo teams always bring a toughness. I will never have to worry about effort or hustle points. They bang and board. ML, points, doesn't matter. I think MSU wins this one. 4* Money Maker MICHIGAN STATE 

Taking OHIO here. Yeah. Laying a big number on the road. But a win and the Bobcats lock up a MAC Title Game spot. Had these guys last week and cashed. They have been rolling lately putting up 38-45-48-48 last 4 games. These 2 played to a 9-3 clunker nearly a year ago. I can't see the Zips keeping pace with Ohio who is putting up over 40ppg on the season. And let's be honest. They can't over look Akron. Bobcats have to be extremely focused with Title Game ramifications on the line. 4* Money Maker OHIO BOBCATS

Taking NEVADA here. Man this team is like transfer central. And these aren't guys coming from small schools or JUCOs. They have scorers. Rim protectors. Guys who can stretch it with the 3. Just a deep team. Look.  I like this Rhode Island team. I do. They should win the A10. But this is a tough spot to be opening up the season in Game 2. A cake-walk over NC Asheville isn't a good warm-up. Wolfpack should win this one going away. 4* Money Maker NEVADA

Taking the SUNS tonight. Well, we have a little revenge from that wild 132-130 game back on October 20th. Now. That was under a different coach. Suns got a little respectable after those games going 4-2 SU their next 6 before winning their last game over Minny to break a 4 game slide. Lakers have dropped the first 3 on this road trip as they swing back from the East coast. LA gets the hype because of the Ball kid, and of course, being LA. But the Suns have some young talent themselves. Give me the small home faves. 4* Money Maker PHOENIX SUNS 

Taking MIAMI. We are on the Dolphins again. We have been on these guys through all the highs and lows. It is a bit scary taking them as big road dogs. We saw the Ravens shut them out on the road. We saw the Saints shut them out in England. Panthers playing as well as any team right now. But again. As I have said all season, the defense is good. It keeps us in the game. As bad as Cutler has been, this team is still in the playoff hunt. Most times I am taking dogs to win outright. But in this case, I think it is a good enough number for us to push in the back-door. 4* Money Maker MIAMI DOLPHINS

Taking BELMONT. Will grab the small dogs. These guys have been very good and dominate in the OVC. Vandy now is a middle of the pack SEC team. Just think that the small school will be extra excited here. Bruins are tough. Outright win should be in the cards tonight. 4* Money Maker BELMONT BRUINS

Taking SOUTH DAKOTA tonight. I have the Coyotes pegged 2nd behind SDST in the Summit, while I think Bowling Green will be a middle team in the MAC. Defense travels, and I think we have the better unit on the floor tonight. 4* Money Maker SOUTH DAKOTA 

Taking JACKSONVILLE STATE. These guys won the OVC last year. Not Belmont. Or Murray State. I think they are a talented mid-major. Richmond has some problems. As 10pt faves, they lost by 13 to the Blue Hens of Delaware. 4* Money Maker JACKSONVILLE STATE

4* Money Maker DETROIT PISTONS

Taking the REDSKINS today. Gonna zig-zag back on Washington this afternoon off that win. I would say it was a 'big win' and you can see a 'let-down' factor. But I don't think that is the case. Yeah, Seattle has been playing better. But this is the Super Bowl Champs, or the team that lost to NE. This defense is a bit more suspect and the OL + run game need some work. 3 missed FGs sure helps the road team score a win. Now, Minny in off bye which always helps. But the 'Skins should be getting some guys back. I see over a dozen guys day-to-day. So. I do like the Minny defense. I do like Zimmer. But as good as Case has been under center, I just don't like him laying points on the road. Redskins still in a position to make a wild-card run in my eyes. But like every team, they need to win the games in front of them. 4* Money Maker WASHINGTON REDSKINS 

Taking the CHARGERS here. Kinda want to go +170 on the ML also. Lost last week here with the Bengals. So Jax has gone W - L every other game. A win, then their bye, then a win over Cincy. So was the bye week a loss? Are they 'due' for a loss as they have rotated wins and losses all season? Do the books just not respect the Jags with this line? I have said the last 2 years this is a very talented defense. Chargers come in off their bye week. Last we saw them, they were failing to cover for us against NE. Prior, they had reeled off 3 straight. I like this offense. Rivers can sling it. The run game gets overlooked. They have a couple guys in Bosa and Ingram who can get after the QB. 4* Money Maker LA CHARGERS 

Taking the BILLS. They cost us last Thursday against the Jets. What a clunker. Holy cow. But. I still like the defense. I still like offense. And I will never stop liking fading dome teams in Buffalo. Saints a different team out of the dome. Brees a bit different in the elements. If you get lucky, you might be able to get a better number than this. I think the public will be on NO as they have been very good the last month. But I am on the dog and will probably come in a little ML also. 5* Best Bet BUFFALO BILLS 

4* Money Maker ORLANDO MAGIC

Taking OKLAHOMA tonight. Won big with the Sooners as our Top 10* Money Bomb last week. And you would think that there is no place to go but down after 'Bedlam.' But as our pal Lee Corso says. Not so fast my friend. Yes. TCU has allowed  7-7-0-6 points in their last 4 games. Put all those 4 offenses together and you won't get the Sooners. TCU won at Ok State 44-31 in a game that will be very similar to this. We know that Oklahoma can't make a stop on defense. But there hasn't been many times they have been stopped on offense. But for our money, we are not backing Kenny Hill over Baker Mayfield. 5* Best Bet OKLAHOMA