10* ULL+ over Arkansas State

CBB TOP PLAY ALERT...BDS

3* MORGAN STATE+ over LaSalle

The Explorers come in off an emotional in a Philly game against local unit Drexel 71-63.  So, we might see a letdown here (despite being at home) with three under valued teams on the schedule before they play feisty Dayton.  Take the points with MSU.  Good Luck.

3* Fordham -4-1/2 over Manhattan

Rough number to lay in this New York where close games are not the exception.  Already the line has dropped about 1-1/2 points.  Fordham owns conference strength vs. MAAC.  The Rams three solid players that can carry them in close.  Also, they are 4-0 SU this season when pulling down 11 offensive rebounds, 0-2 when they don't.  Fordham's defense is ranked #12 this season and should be able to limit the Jaspers to under 60 points, and bring an edge in SOS.  With the home team 5-0 ATS in the series, we approve the Rams as a play.

4* St. Joe over Layatte

Hawks show at home with a 2-6 SU mark, but they have played a really strong schedule.  In fact, we feel the loss to SFA was a downer because SJU was fatigue after their three straight tournament losses at a neutral site.  Well the Hawks should respond mightily this evening with their best game of the year after so much negative press.  Lafayette (4-2) has looked good early on with a 3-0 SU record (3-0 ATS) against Ivy League teams.  However, they are 1-3-1 ATS L5 against non-conference units.  Strength of schedule is a key with SJU (#65) having a solid edge over Lafayette (#237) this season.  Technically, we can't help but notice the Hawks come in a MONSTER 21-5 ATS at home when coming off a double-digit loss.  Good Luck.

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5* WASHINGTON+ (453) over Carolina

NFL GAME OF THE WEEK…BDS

We an earlier game on the Sunday card when the ‘Skins travel to Carolina (5-6).  Last week Washington (2-9) pulled out a rare win 19-13 over Detroit down in Maryland.  A field goal with 16 seconds left did the trick after a Washington interception changed the Lions winning hopes.  Carolina on Sunday lost to the Saints down in New Orleans forged by a last second field goal.  The Panthers had a chance of winning the key division and road game, but missed a field goal with around two minutes on the clock.  In the series the underdog has been money of late, and now we have letdown situation facing Carolina.  And we note Washington has played a fairly tough schedule this year, so with some good feelings after last week we see the ‘Skins close here.  Good Luck.

5* Georgia Southern -7 over Georgia State

SUN BELT GAME OF THE WEEK...BDS

Realize GSU letdown last week in their loss to Troy on the road.  But, needs to respond in game where underdog State is accruing late interest.  Georgia State has solid forces in Ellington, Barnett and McCoy.  QB Ellington, though, is injured playing on a so-so leg issue.  On the road I don't want that angle burying our chances of covering when getting points.  We're going GSU who is coming off a loss, while State just beat 1-10 South Alabama at home which was not impressive.  For now, we're laying the points with a homer in a must win scenario.  Good Luck.

ALREADY CASHED AMERICAN/ALBANY UNDER CBB EARLY

ALREADY CASHED AMERICAN/ALBANY UNDER IN CBB

5* Central Michigan (7-4, 9-2) over Toledo (6-5, 3-7-1)

CFB FRIDAY EARLY BEST BET ANGLE....BDS

HOW CENTRAL HAS PERFORMED THE LAST TWO VERSUS NIU AND BALL STATE HAS BEEN SUPERLATIVE WINNING AND COVERING EACH, WHILE OUT SCORING THE OPPOSITION IN THEIR SEVEN WINS BY 135 POINTS.  LAY THE WOOD NOON TIME ON THE NETWORK.  GOOD LUCK.

3* MISSISSIPPI STATE -1 over Ole Miss

CFB EGG BOWL WINNER...BDS

4* NO. ILLINOIS+ over Western Michigan

Much press for WMU who have won 3 straight in conference games against 3-8, 4-8 and 5-6 teams.  Western has been a loser on the road this season, despite they should come in a little over confident against NIU.  The road chalk in this series has not won and covered going back to 2012, we'll grab the value tonight.  Good Luck.

5* SEATTLE+ over Philadelphia

NFL GAME OF THE WEEK...BDS

Our totals in the NFL were 3-3 last week, while losing our only with Tampa Bay.  The Bucs were granted credence because of seldom used systems that illustrated our go position.  Honestly, all four were  unsuccessful.  

Last week Seattle (8-2) bounced the 49ers in a road setting 27-24 in overtime as the Seahawks defense held the Niners run game to 3.1 yards per carry.  The Seahawks had 4 turnovers, home standing SF had 3 on the day but, the QB Wilson  was the driving offensive force for Seattle to help pick the FG win.  New England garnered SUPER BOWL REVENGE with a 17-10 road win in Philly (5-5). The key in the loss was again the inept receiver corpse that misses Jackson and others to help support Wentz in the long distance attack.  However, WR Ertz has come on of late with TE Goddard making visible mistakes in the loss.  Overall (8-2) Seattle shows 5-0 SU versus road opponents with a 24-26 SU record, included are wins against Pittsburgh, Cleveland and San Francisco.  Seattle is 10-1-1 ATS as a road dog L12.  Also, they are 5-1 ATS at Philadelphia and 5-0 ATS L5 in November.  The Eagles show in critical form with the NFC East their only visible chance for the playoffs as of this week. Philadelphia is 3-2 SU (2-3 ATS) at home this season after the NE loss on Sunday, while teams playing their 3rd straight home game 2019 show 0-2-1 ATS.  The Eagles have NOT defeated a winning unit home in 2019, not a very good sign. Also, Philly comes in 2-8 ATS L10 in November, 2-5 ATS versus the NFL L7 and 1-4 ATS L5 in November.  On the field Seattle (28.2/21.6) has been bailed out consistently by leader QB Russell (68.5%) whereas Philadelphia (23.8/18.2) has Wentz challenging (61.2%) in this must win situation.  So, we see Wilson making the difference in a huge NFC war.  Good Luck.

4* PORTLAND -1 over New Orleans (H)

NBA POWER ANGLE...BDS

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4* Minnesota+ (335) over Iowa

CFB Key Reverse Angle…BDS

Coach Fleck of Minnesota has turned around the team’s course of action, winning 9 straight (6-2-1 ATS) this season and 11 in a row going back to 2018.  Last week the Golden Gophers stunned Penn State (-6-1/2) 31-26.  OB Morgan of Minnesota was the key completing 18-20 (339) and 3 touchdowns.  Last season Minny went 6-6 SU with Big-10 losses to Maryland (13-42), Iowa (31-48), Ohio State (14-30), Nebraska (28-53), Illinois (31-55) and Northwestern (14-24).  They were out scored 242-131 in those defeats.  Thus far in 2019 the Golden Gophers have faced Maryland, Nebraska and Illinois out scoring the group 126-34 winning all three SU & ATS.  So, it’s easy to ascertain the improvement by Minnesota on the playing field.  Iowa comes in 6-3 SU (4-5 ATS), 4-1 L5 SU in Iowa City. They have won 6 of 7 SU over Minnesota out scoring in the series 187-172.  Technically, the road unit comes in 3-0-1 ATS L4 with the underdog 3-1-1 ATS L5 times out.  Remember Minnesota has covered 7-straight versus the Big-10, 6-0 ATS L6 overall and 5-0 ATS on turf.  Iowa (after losing to Wisconsin 22-24) shows 1-4 ATS L5 after a SU loss and 2-5 ATS L7 after allowing 200+ rushing yards prior.  No matter, we’re going with the Golden Gophers to cover considering they have so much revenge built up in the que.  Good Luck.

3* Cornell+ over Dartmouth

The Green (8-0) is a perfect 5-0 SU in the Ivies this season after taking care of hated rival Princeton last week in easy fashion.  Their two largest blowouts at home were against Yale and Columbia one sided affairs.  However, those easy winners where after a road game with a road game scheduled next after those two huge wins.  Today Dartmouth has another game versus Cornell.  The Big Red (2-6) have played seven difficult games in a row.  They dropped a road game to Princeton 21-20 last week and now have even a tougher situation on the road.  The Big Red did cover earlier this season in the second of BB road games against Yale.  In 2018 as a RF the Green (-9) beat Cornell 35-24, and the line sets up herewith +30-1/2.  Take the points in what we expect might be somewhat of a letdown for Dartmouth.  Good Luck.

4* STONY BROOK+ over Delaware

Key CFB Eastern Edge...BDS

Again turnovers and OL blocking (2 fumbles and 3 sacks) hurt the Blue Hens in their loss to Albany running their losing streak to three, while the Brook on a 1-4 SU run L5 looks to bounce back after some tough losses.  We must recall Stony on the road a few games upset Villanova 36-35. Here feel the Brook is in the right spot to pull road upset.  Good Luck.

4* Miami over Detroit

NBA POWER ANGLE...BDS

3* Creighton+ over Michigan

Not a Best Bet because the Blue Jay's  have two important players saddled with injuries, but still a live dog and we're excited about accruing a little extra juice this morning.  New coach McDermott for Creighton has some key angles going with a unit that loves the three ball and will play defense on this special stage (at UM).  Juan Howard just celebrated last week with his former UM team mates in the stands and now has the run and gun formula set up with the current roster.  Important note the faster pace should really help the Blue Jay's and their respected perimeter game from three.  And, I believe it the main reason for the current Vegas Line which from the power standpoint would've equated to -9+ points.  So, we'll enter here with a appreciation basis until Creighton and Michigan illustrate their consistent sets.  Against the spread the Blue Jay's show 13-3 ATS vs. the Big-10 and 4-1 ATS going against a .600+ club.  Home standing Michigan is just 2-6 ATS L8 against non-conference foes, TAKE THE POINTS!  Good Luck. 

4* Fresno State over Utah State

CFB MWC Special Saturday...BDS

5* WASHINGTON (5-4) over Oregon State (4-4)

Incredible scenario with the Huskies losers (leading in the 4th quarter in each) of BB games to Oregon and Utah, and they were the underdog in each case.  Now they go on the road against the Beavers who show off BB road wins over California and Arizona. Talk about contrasting situations!  Don't forget it's November and Washington has not secured a bowl bid.  SOS of late really favors the Huskies, but their defense will face a balanced scoring arsenal with QB Luton (who is hot) and a bevy running backs.  Washington no doubt is in a must win situation on the road.  However, overall they have the better defense and should be able to respond with a run first attack controlling the tempo of the game.  Remember State has been more vulnerable  at home against the run this season allowing on average of 236 yards.  Washington has won the last three by 19, 35 and 24 points, but the spread has been -32, -27 and -26 and the -10 does extend the mind alittle.  The Huskies have controlled the series winning seven straight games, and the road team has covered the last four.  Also, despite being jacked up State has poor history on their field going 2-7 ATS L9.  In addition, they are 1-4 ATS L5 in Friday games.  Washington looking to regain their mojo is 4-1 ATS L5 after running for less than 100 yards and 7-2 ATS Friday's.  What should be a close game early, feel the Huskies focusing on the run and TOP will circumvent Oregon State's prolific gang somewhat.  Don't forget Washington just played Oregon and Utah two top ten units.  Drop in overall physical pressure at the line of scrimmage equates to a 38-24 win by Washington.