4* Money Maker ARLINGTON

Taking MISSOURI here. Wow. Talk about dead man walking. Put a fork in this Vols team. Shocked the coach isn't canned yet. What are you doing blowing a red-shirt QB for like, 2 plays or whatever. Absolute nonsense in Tennessee right now. Both teams need wins for a bowl bid. I just think that even off a win, the Vols are mailing it in. Tigers have been an offense machine the last few weeks. 45-52-68 run vs Florida, Uconn and Idaho. Not a murderer's row, but enough to build some confidence. Can't see Tenn putting enough points on the board here to stay within striking distance. 8* Sure Shot MISSOURI TIGERS 

Taking ALABAMA here. I lost with these guys last week. But I will come back to them again. Look. These guys are good. I thought they would be motivated after being slighted to #2 in the Playoff Poll. And I still think they play with a chip on their shoulder tonight. How do you motivated guys who have won and played in National Championship Games? You gotta fire them up. Bama didn't look to interested going through the motions vs LSU. They were actually out-rushed. I think they come out here after hearing about their performance all week from their soft-spoken coach. 5* Best Bet ALABAMA 

Taking BC here. Eagles won 21-14 last year on the road scoring with just under 5 minutes left in the game. Easy to think to lay the number with 'ranked' NC State. But, State off ND and Clemson. Now BC is in off their bye. But before that, we saw them put up 45 in a win at Louisville. Follow that up with another road win at Virginia 41-10 with no let down in site. And for good measure come home and humiliate Florida State 35-3. It could be said that maybe BC is getting fat, and will think we beat FSU, we can beat NCST. If it was the next game, I could see that. But the Eagles get their bye. They are rested from that 3 game run of putting up 121 points. These guys still playing solid defense. They have just found some offense to make them that much tough. Home puppy bites. 4* Money Maker BOSTON COLLEGE 

4* Money Maker IOWA STATE

4* Money Maker YALE

4* Money Maker MISSOURI STATE

4* Money Maker EASTERN KENTUCKY

5* Best Bet GEORGIA SOUTHERN

4* Money Maker INDIANA STATE

4* Money Maker OLD DOMINION

4* Money Maker WEST VIRGINIA

alright everyone. sorry for the lack of write ups this weekend in some spots.

Taking the WIZARDS tonight. One. Washington off a home loss to Dallas as double digit faves. You know they want to redeem themselves from that mess. Plus. They have revenge as the Lakers beat them out in LA. You know they want to humiliate Ball. Can you imagine the trash talk as his brother is going to be locked up China for at least a few weeks! - Look. Wizards have struggled out the gate. Their bench hasn't helped much. This is b2b to LAL who played Boston last night, while the the homies rested and planned their revenge. 8* Sure Shot WASHINGTON WIZARDS 

Taking NORTHERN ILLINOIS here. Absolutely not a fan of laying 32 and backing huge faves like this is not good for our bankroll for the long haul. But a nice spot play and I believe we still have value even at nearly 5 TDs. So last we saw NIU they were losing in MACtion to Toledo 27-17 last week. Same day we saw Ball State get trucked 56-14 by Eastern Michigan. That was on the heels of their 58-17 home loss to Toledo. Ball State has lost in conference play by 52-28-47-31-42 points. Huskies with the best defense in the MAC. They lead the MAC in sacks and Ball St has allowed 20 their last 5 games. A win and NIU is bowl eligible. I see a 50-10 beating taking place to get that last weeks loss out of their system. 4* Money Maker NIU HUSKIES

Taking OHIO. Almost pulled the +155 ML play here on the sites. Ohio won this game last year and come in haven't played since Halloween. The Rockets on the short week having knocked off NIU in MACtion Thursday night. Think we will see some points put up here tonight. Dog is 6-2 ATS last 8 in the series. Have to side with the home pups. Think the extra rest helps us pull out the late win. 4* Money Maker OHIO BOBCATS 

Taking the NUGGETS. You know I am not a fan of laying any type of numbers like this. But I think we are still getting value. Nets are going to be a bad team. But yet, here they are win 4 wins to Denver's 5. So the Nuggets really haven't been as sharp, or at least, winning like I think they can. But we have Brooklyn in off a win last night in Phoenix. Now they travel for a back to back in the altitude. Easy edge for Denver. Last game out, Denver lost to GS on this same court 127-108. The real telling stat for me. Not one starter scored in double figures. Expect a huge bounce-back off that loss from the entire team tonight. 4* Money Maker DENVER NUGGETS 

4* Money Maker MIAMI OHIO

Taking BUFFALO and going PUCK LINE. So I can lay the -105, -110 but lets go bigger. I mean. How the heck is a 4 win Sabres team favored here? Didn't the Caps win the last 2 Presidents' Trophy's for leading the NHL in points? You can say, oh man, Caps as a dog to Buff.. Easy money. Well, some things aren't what they seem. 4* PL Money BUFFALO SABRES 

Taking the PACKERS tonight. I will go ugly on these guys. I like my dogs. They make us money more often then not over the year. Yeah, it has been a bit bumpy this year. But I am changing my way. Pack off the bye. Some time for Hundley to get a bit more settled in behind the line. He has the WRs to put some points on the board. Lions enter this place like a house of horrors, albeit that is when Aaron Rodgers was destroying them. This is the season for both teams. Lions under .500 GB at 4-3. Big division consequences here. Again. With the extra rest, McCarthy needs a big win here. The guy is terrible without his franchise QB. He has to prove he can actually win a game. That is why I think GB gets it done tonight. The coach is quietly on a hot seat. 4* Money Maker GB PACKERS 

Taking the DOLPHINS, again. Yes, again with these guys! I nearly put the out here on the site +140 ML - They were totally humiliated on Thursday night. So they have extra time to get ready for the Raiders who haven't been all that great themselves. Dolphins traded their home-run hitting RB and are looking to get a jolt of winning from the change. They have Moore under center. I didn't think Cutler would be as bad for as long as he was. Everything I read in August said Moore was the better QB. He sure as heck didn't show it last week. Now is his time to shine. Off that national tv loss, and back again in the lime-light here on Sunday, I expect the old 'circle the wagons' game from the home puppy. 4* Money Maker MIAMI DOLPHINS 

Taking SEATTLE this afternoon. Redskins in off b2b division losses to Eagles and Cowboys. Now they have to head to one of the toughest places to play. Can't think it as an easy task. Washington is very banged up. I know everyone gets injury in the NFL. But the 'Skins are really hurting on their OL. Seattle on the flip side of things just picked up some huge OL help for their QB. Just think we have 2 teams heading in opposite directions. 5* Best Bet SEATTLE SEAHAWKS 

Taking the TITANS here. Now these guys have given me fits this year. I really thought they would be an improved club. I had them in Game 1 against Oakland. I really thought this offense would be a ground and pound type unit with a decent defense to fall back to. I still like the run game. I don't like the Ravens at all. I had Miami against the Ravens and was smashed. But that I think has more to do with the state of the Dolphins. This Baltimore team is still a banged up unit. Flacco has some extra rest, but we could easily see Mallet here. And to be honest, I think that is a better option if you like the Ravens. Flacco has been bad. 8 INTs and 6 TDs. I think the combo of Murray and Henry is the difference and wears down this Baltimore front. 8* Sure Shot TENNESSEE TITANS 

Taking the COLTS. Man. I know it's ugly. But we have gone ugly before, with, albeit mixed results. As good as this Texans offense has looked, we can't say the same of the defense. And that is why this is a play mainly. This defense has lost guys across the field for various reasons. Colts have a bit of talent. I think they can put up 13-20 points. And I think that keeps us alive for at least a back door. Now as you know, most times I take dogs and I expect outright wins. In this case. I think we hang tough before maybe losing by 10. 4* Money Maker INDIANAPOLIS COLTS

Going BRONCOS and it will be ugly. Denver defense at least keeps us close in this one. I do like Wentz. But the guy doesn't know when to quit. This Broncos defense will make him do something stupid. The prodigal son returns to Elway, as Osweiler is now behind center. He will be tasked with not turning the ball over. Broncos losers of 3 straight, on a short week off being humiliated by KC on Monday night, and playing their 3rd straight road game. A bonus early game on East Coast. What can go wrong? Maybe Philly gets caught looking ahead to Dallas next week? Maybe the Denver pass rush does it's thing, and the 'No Fly Zone' returns. Maybe the Broncos triple-headed rush attack gets to nearly 200 yards. The points to good to pass up. 4* Money Maker DENVER BRONCOS 

Taking the RAMS in early action. Ugh. Real bad territory we are entering. Rams as a road fave, for an early start-time. Yikes. But like the Giants, LA is in off their bye week. Eventually, the old adage of, we are what we are, takes hold. This Rams bunch is a new breed starting with their new HC. It has had a profound effect on the players. The Giants are the NJ team looking like it is in the mix to get one of the top QBs in the draft. Eli has nobody to throw to. Yes, I think NYG still have some playmakers on defense. But the run game and OL are miserable. WRs are nearly non-existent. Do the Giants have a coaching edge with McA-doo-doo? I don't think so. 4* Money Maker LA RAMS 

Taking the BENGALS. Ugh. Man I have cashed and lost, multiple times with this Jags team. And now this line is moving up. I have liked their defense for the last 2 years. They are monsters. 33 sacks! Very talented. But 20 of those were vs the Texans and Colts. Now they have a RB to cover their brutal QB. But Cincy brings a decent unit to town this afternoon. Daulton has some weapons, and is a bit more polished than the guy across from him. Bengals turned things around with their OC change. I would really like to see more Mixon to keep the defense in check so we can get some Green targets. Are the Jags really this much better than Cincy? I won't be shocked if we pull this puppy out 23-20. 4* Money Maker CINCINNATI BENGALS 

Taking VIRGINIA TECH. I do like my 'Canes, but I think they get picked off here. I mean, not really picked off as they are dogs, but this team has been really getting all the breaks so far this season. A couple injuries will catch up with them. Losing Walton has been a big blow to the run game.  Has Miami just been playing down the last couple weeks? 4 wins by 18 points. Just think VT a bit better on the defensive side of the ball right now. 5* Best Bet VA TECH 

Taking ALABAMA tonight. I hear everyone saying that Georgia should be 1 in the Playoff Poll. That 'who has Alabama beat' this year. You can't use the 'eye test'. Is that really a question when we are talking about the Tide? Well let's see. In 2014, 1st year of the Playoffs, Bama was the 1 seed and lost to eventual National Champion Ohio State. In 2015, they were the 2 seed and won the National Championship. In 2016 they lost in the National Championship to Clemson. Do people forget that epic game? 2 of the 3 years they were in the Championship. You can say they can easily be 2-0 or 0-2. But don't tell me that this coach will not have his teamed fired up here. I don't care if they are laying 30. This guy destroyed Vandy because statistically speaking, Vandy was the best defense in the SEC. You don't think that riled him up when a reporter asked how does it feel to face the best defense in the SEC? And Saban thinking to himself, I have had 18 defensive guys drafted to the NFL the last 4 years. I know LSU is talented. But their coach is in over his head tonight. 5-0 SU 4-1 ATS last 5 vs LSU with Bayou Kitty Cats putting up barely 10ppg. When you are this good, you need every bit of motivation for the disrespect card to be played. And the Committee just made LSU road kill. 8* Sure Shot ALABAMA

Wanted to take SMU +475 on the ML, but the site doesn't allow it. These guys can score. You can take the 2 TDs, but I won't be shocked in the least when we pull this out ML. 4* Money Maker SMU

Well, like our SMU pick this play on TEXAS I wanted to be ML on the site. There are no +230s, or any MLs posted so we will put the points here. I have faded the Longhorns several times this year with mixed results. The defense is the real deal. We won't get into the trends on when their HC is in an underdog role, though it is favorable. Just think the defense is the real deal. And that gives us the chance to outright this. OPINION - Texas ML

Taking KENTUCKY here. Now. We can think let-down after a huge win last week. But wins are not taken for granted in this program. And coming off a win where they turned the ball over 4 times, well, the 'Cats might have some pep in their step. Not so much for Ole Miss. If their lame-duck Coach had any thoughts of taking over, or finding a gig at some other smaller program, well that went out the window after blowing a 31-7 lead. Where is the motivation? Are they running the table and making a bowl? I doubt that. Kentucky has Vandy on deck, who they should beat. Then a loss at Georgia. Then home vs Louisville who isn't having a great year. These guys can get to 9-3 and a decent bowl. Huge motivation this afternoon. 4* Money Maker KENTUCKY 

Taking SOUTH CAROLINA here. Have to grab these points. Georgia off monster win over Florida. A bigger foe in Auburn on deck. Newly minted #1 team in Playoff Poll. Not that I think we score and outright win here. But Dawgs now have the bulls-eye on their backs. Getting every teams 'A' game. This is either a Georgia blow-out, or SC is within 10. I am think 30-20. 4* Money Maker SOUTH CAROLINA 

Taking MICHIGAN STATE. Really should probably sprinkle some ML on this game also. We have revenge from getting trucked last year 45-12. We have the undefeated Penn State National Championship hopes dashed in an epic collapse at the Horseshoe against Ohio State. Where is the motivation? A total flat spot for PSU. Beating Michigan 42-13, losing in that fashion 39-38 to OSU and now having to face Michigan State. Man. That is a tough stretch. Have to grab the points here. 4* Money Maker MICHIGAN STATE 

Taking the NETS tonight. First game for the Nets on their west coast swing. Now. Sometimes I think the east team is a little flat in game 1 out here. But in this case, I am not so sure. The Lakers are really a hot mess. Just lost Nance. Ball is, well, whatever you think of him. This is a rebuilding year for both clubs. Something just tells me though that D'Angelo Russell has a huge night tonight.  Magic called out Russell. He is saying all the right things, but you know inside he has something to prove to Magic and the Lakers. Brooklyn looking to end 3 game slide. Lakers in off last second loss. I'll grab the small dog and won't be shocked at +125 outright win. 4* Money Maker BROOKLYN NETS 

Taking the BILLS here. Ugh. I have had an up and down year on Thursday nights especially taking home teams. But in this case I am going road team. Not much of travel from Buffalo to NJ. Short week for both. Jets in off their 3rd straight tough loss. Look. We have cashed with NYJ a couple times this season. And we faded them a couple times. They are clearly not the 0-16 team many thought. They are still fighting. But they can't close games. Bills bring a better QB and a much better rush attack. Jets have some problems vs the run. Both defenses I think are decent units. Bills have played very well on the road. 9-3 losers at Carolina. Won at Atlanta. Lost 20-16 at Cincy. Think we see a lot of McCoy, and Taylor can beat you. Guy is very underrated. Don't think the Jets will get much on the ground. And, even though he has been good, I can't trust McCown. 4* Money Maker BUFFALO BILLS 

Taking the WARRIORS tonight. This is one of those spots where we will see GS show up. They aren't winning 80, 75, 72, 70 games. They will cruise to first place. They will pick and choose spots to play their stars. That is just the game in today's NBA. Spurs still missing pieces. They have dropped 3 straight. Easy to think they cover since they are home. But Warriors come in on fire. 141-113 of the Clippers. Clips were 4-1 and probably were looking past the Pistons when they got picked off the game before. But GS had to make an example out of someone. And now they get to show the league they are for real by crushing an injured SA squad. 4* Money Maker GS WARRIORS 

Taking the MAGIC. Just one of those spots. I know it is their 3rd straight road game. But they were off yesterday, so I think that helps out our legs tonight. Memphis likes to slow things down, while Orlando is looking to speed up the pace. They have drastically improved their offense from last year. I know Grizzlies have owned this series recently, but I am bucking that trend tonight. 4* Money Maker ORLANDO MAGIC 

Taking CENTRAL MICHIGAN tonight. I know that Western Michigan was a nice pick last year with Fleck. But this is a new year. Central Michigan in off a nice easy blow-out 56-9 over Ball State. WMU comes in off 20-17 OT win. Before that, they lost 14-13. That was on the heels of their 7 OT epic 71-68 game. CMU was trounced last year 49-10 so you know they are looking to redeem themselves here for an ESPN audience. 4* Money Maker CENTRAL MICHIGAN 

Taking the HORNETS tonight. As much as I like the Bucks and think they will be a nice little squad to back this year, I can't in this spot. Off a loss, you would think that against facing the Thunder, Milwaukee would bring their 'A' game. Well, getting run out by almost 20 at home is not a good look. Now they face a decent Charlotte team playing with revenge from their 103-94 loss just a week ago in Milwaukee. 4* Money Maker CHARLOTTE HORNETS

Taking the PACERS tonight. I mean, maybe this line is a trick and they are begging us to take Indiana. Cavs have dropped 3 straight. They have covered once so far this year. Can't trust them yet. It is as simple as that. 4* Money Maker INDIANA PACERS

Taking the PELICANS tonight. Gonna look to fade this Magic team. A tough b2b off a big win last night. They have been really get up and down the court and not playing much defense. Just a scheduling spot for a small play tonight. 4* Money Maker NEW ORLEANS PELICANS 

Going ISLANDERS on the PUCK LINE. Not going to lay the big number with NYI. Look. This Knights team has been great out of the gate. Nobody is going to argue about a 8-1 start. But coming off a 6-1 home-stand, I think they get a douse of reality. These guys haven't been on the road since the start of the season. I will watching this team a lot over this 6 game stretch. 4* PL Money NY ISLANDERS