The Giants' pass rush has come alive during this current four-game win streak with 17 sacks, including four of Aaron Rodgers last Sunday. The emergence of second-year Pro Bowler Jason Pierre-Paul, return of Osi Umenyiora for the Dallas game and the improved health of Justin Tuck have boosted one of the league's most fearsome units. unlike New Orleans the Giants have been able to get to the quarterback by just rushing four and keeping seven in coverage. San Francisco quarterback Alex Smith isn't going to find those favorable man on man situations that he encountered a week ago.

The 49ers, meanwhile, had the league's top rushing defense in allowing 77.3 yards per game as well as a pass rush led by rookie Aldon Smith's 14.0 sacks. San Francisco earned a reputation for delivering bone-crushing hits while tying for the league lead in creating 38 takeaways. San Francisco was also #4 in total defense and #2 in scoring defense in the NFL during the regular season.

Since 1983 any road team coming off an straight up win by 14 points or more as an underdog, versus an opponent coming off a home straight up win, and the total is between 35.5-42.0 has seen 24 of those 29 (82.8%) games go under the total. Play on this game to go under the total as a 100* Top Play selection.

We catch a very good number with the total here with the defensive numbers of Wyoming being the main reason why. However those defensive numbers are skewed because they are more indicative of the Cowboys deliberate style on offense more than tenacious play on the defensive end of the floor. In fact the Cowboys have gone over the total in their last 5 games while shooting 50.4% from the field, 41.3% from beyond the three-point line, and averaged 71.0 ppg over that span. The Colorado St. Rams are #4 nationally in three-point shooting at 43.7% and #9 in field goal percentage at 49.7%. In their last 5 games the Rams are red-hot offensively scoring 81.2 ppg. and shooting a sizzling 55.6% from the field. Both of these clubs are excellent free throw shooting teams as well with Colorado St. ranking #11 nationally and Wyoming #9 in that category. I look for the Rams to take chances on defense and speed the tempo up in the game to the pace they love to play it. In turn look for the Cowboys to get several easy baskets and wide open looks through the course of the game as a result. Play on this game to go over the total as a 50* Top Play selection.

The Nuggets have been red-hot over the last 10 days shooting 55% or better from the field in 4 of their last 6 games. Denver has also allowed the opposition to shoot 51% or better in 3 of their last 4. The Nuggets have scored 117 points or more in 3 of their last 4. Utah has shot a very good 50% or better from the field in 3 of their last 4. The Jazz have gone over the total in 28 of their last 38 games versus a division opponent. Play on this game to go over the total as a 50* Top Play.

Oral Roberts has gone over the total in their last 5 games with an average total score of 158.6 ppg. In those 5 games they shot a blistering 56.7% from the field. ORU has also allowed 75 or more points in their last 3 games. Western Illinois has shot 51% or better from the field in their last 3 contest. They've also scored 67 points or more in their last 6. The number has been held down because of the defensive numbers of Western Illinois. It won't matter this game may approach 140 points scored. Play on this contest to go over the total as a 50* Top Play selection.

The total is very low with all things considered. Most of the reasoning behind that is the fact that Denver in spite of their impressive shooting numbers likes to use the majority of the 35 second clock on each possession before firing up a shot. However speaking of shooting numbers the Pioneers this season are shooting 48% from the field, 40% from beyond the three-point line, and a sizzling 81% from the free throw. The Rams are equally if not more impressive for the season shooting 49% from the field, 44% from beyond the three-point line, and 76.% from the free throw line. This isn't likely to be one of those games that Denver will be able to play with the lead throughout the game that allows them to dictate tempo. Play on this game to go over the total as my College Basketball 100* Non-Conference Total of the Year.

This line opened at 49.0 and in spite of over 80% of general public money going on the over the number has come down to 47.5. This is a true indicator that a lot of sharp money including mine has gone on the under. Both of these offensives are very good but neither is as explosive as what we saw last night in the Lions and Saints contest. Contrarily both of these defenses are superior to the two stop units we saw play last night as well. Atlanta will lean heavily on their potent running game to keep the Giants talented front four off balance and not allowing them to pin their ears back and tee off on Matt Ryan. Tom Coughlin is an experienced playoff coach and knows you don't get deep into the playoffs by being one-dimensional on offense like his team has been for most of the season with their potent passing attack. I look for the Giants running backs Ahmad Bradshaw and Brandon Jacobs to play a key role in this game. Play on this game to go under the total as a 50* Top Play selection.

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Any team where the total is between 190 and 199.5 points (Oklahoma City), they made 6 or more 3-point shots per game last season, and they are facing a division opponent has gone under the total in 42 of 52 games (80.8%) since 2006. Play on this game to go under the total as a 10* selection.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have gotten stellar shooting from 3-point range in both of their wins this season. Hosting the struggling Charlotte Bobcats on Tuesday night could give them another opportunity to knock down shots from beyond the arc. Cleveland made 16 of 26 attempts from 3-point range Sunday, falling one short of the team record in a 98-82 home win over New Jersey. The Bobcats have allowed opponents to shoot 48.7 percent (19 for 39) from beyond the arc and they're near the bottom of the NBA in 3-point field-goal defense at 41.2 percent.

Road teams where the total is between 180 and 189.5 That average 88-92 ppg. versus an opponent that allows an average of 92-98 ppg., after a combined score of 205 points or more in their previous game has gone over the total 41 of 57 times (71.9%) since 1996. Play on this game to go over the total as a 50* Top Play selection.

The Georgia defense has allowed 20 points or less in 8 of their last 11 games. Their secondary ranks among the very best in the country. The Spartans have allowed 17 points or less in 7 of their 13 games this season. They have gone under the total in 8 of their last 9 games following a game they outgained their opponent by 125 yards or more. Those 9 games all took place in the last 2 seasons with the average total score 42.6 ppg.

Any non-conference game between two BCS Conference teams with the total between 49.5-56.0, they both are outscoring their opponents by 10 or more points per game has seen 58 of those 78 games (74.4%) go under the total since 1992. Play on the game to go under the total as a 50* Top Play.

The Hornets come off a SU favorite loss at Phoenix 93-78. Since the 2006 season any team that comes off a SU favorite loss by 10 points or more has gone over the total in 68 of those 103 games (66%). Sacramento has gone over the total in 18 of their last 25 games following a game where there was 205 or more total points scored. The average total score in those 25 games was 211.8 ppg. Play on this game to go over the total as a 10* selection.

The Bearcats have been red-hot on the offensive end over the last 5 games averaging 86.2 PPG while shooting a sizzling 38.6% from the field. Cincinnati has also shot a very good 38.6% from beyond the three-point line on the season. Pittsburgh has been very efficient on the offensive end as well averaging 74.9 PPG and shooting 48.6% for the season. Play on this game to go over the total as a 10* selection.

The Murray St. Racers have come flying out of the gate averaging 75.3 ppg, shooting 48.5% from the field, converting an excellent 42.7% of their three-point attempts, and are a very respectable 75.8% from the free throw line. The Racers have scored 70 or more points in 7 of their last 8 games. Eastern Illinois hasn't shown the defensive ability thus far that would lead one to believe they can slow tonight's opponent down. However the Panthers have been very good on the offensive end in 5 home games this season. In those 5 contests they are averaging 78.4 ppg. and shooting a very good 48.6% from the field. The Panthers have also converted a very good 75.4% of their free throw attempts on the season. Play on this game to go over the total as a 50* Top Play selection.

For the season, the UC-Irvine Anteaters average 66.4 ppg and are shooting just 39.8 percent from the floor as a team. They have just two players averaging in double figures scoring led by Dam Starring at just 12.0 PPG. The Matadors of Cal-Northridge are shooting just a meager 36.1% from the field including a miserable 20.7% from beyond the three-point line. Their 67.9 PPG average is a bit skewed due to an excellent 77.8% free throw percentage as a team. The Matadors possess just one player who is averaging double digits in Stephan Hicks at 17.1 PPG. It's not like either club is stellar defensively, but with this high a number, and the lack of firepower on both sides the under is a huge value here. This has all the earmarks of a game played in the sixties. Play on under the total as a 50* Top Play selection.

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Any road team when the total is 119.5 or less, they are averaging outscoring their opponents by 12.0 PPG or more, and they allowed 60 points or less in their previous game has seen 29 of those 38 games (76.3%) go over the total since 1997. Play on this game to go over the total as a 50* Top Play selection.

Western Michigan's offense is led by the dynamic duo of Alex Carder and Jordan White. The quarterback and receiver have combined to give the Broncos the MAC's top passing attack and eighth best aerial attack in the nation with an average of 328.3 yards through the air per game. Carder ranks seventh in the nation with 335.2 yards of total offense per game and has had some huge performances this season including a 548-yard and seven-touchdown passing day against Toledo in a thrilling 66-63 loss. Carder has shown he is capable of torching defenses as the junior has set a school record with four 400-plus yard games this year and is currently riding a streak of three 400-yard passing games in a row into the bowl. Western Michigan's defense is not spectacular with national rankings of 100th in total yards of offense allowed per game (434.1 ypg.) and 72nd in scoring defense (28 ppg.).

The Purdue Boilermakers average 371.4 yards of total offense per game and 26.1 ppg. Caleb TerBush is the team's with 1804 passing yards with 12 touchdowns. Antavian Edison and Justin Siller do not have the numbers of Western Michigan's wideouts, but Purdue's top receivers can make an impact. Purdue's defense is ranked 68th in the nation in total yards of offense allowed (388.5) and 64th in scoring defense (26.4 ppg).

This has all the makings of last team with the ball wins. Play on over the total as a 50* Top Play selection.

Dayton has allowed 4 of its last 5 opponents to shoot 50% or better from the field. The Flyers have also shot 49% or better from the field in 3 of their last 4 games. Dayton is converting a very good 75% of their free throw attempts on the season. Seton Hall has scored 68 points or more in 9 of their 10 games this season. Play on this game to go over the total as a 50* Top Play selection.

With the way these two offenses performed in their last games it's conceivable that neither team breaks the 50-point mark. Play on under the total as a 25* Top Play selection.

FIU has a ton of team speed defensively that will be bound to give the Thunderding Herd offense fits. The FIU offense although efficient isn't going to be mistaken for dynamic. Both offenses will have success moving the ball between the twenties. However looked for a lot of stalled drives that resulting in field goal attempts or punts that pin the receiving team deep in their own territory. Play on this game to go under the total as a 25* Top Play selection.

Although the Broncos struggled shooting the ball in their first two road games of the season versus Long Beach St. and LSU that won't be the case versus a Sun Belt opponent. When examining Boise's whole body of work they're averaging 80.9 PPG, shooting 47.8% from the field, and 41.0% from beyond the three-point line. Those offensive number are a bit skewed considering in the two games I alluded to they only averaged 53.5 PPG and shot a miserable 30.6% from the field.

Denver has gone over the total in their last 5 lined games with an average total score of 138.0 PPG. They've shot the ball very well this season going 48.4% from the field, 39.8% from beyond the three-point line, and an excellent 83.1% from the free throw line. Play on this game to go over the total as my 50* College Basketball Total of the Month.

Jacksonville has gone under the total in all 6 road games this season. The average total score in those 6 games is an incredibly low 28.9 PPG. That includes the Jaguars averaging just 11.2 PPG in those 6 contests. As bad as the Jaguars have been this season they are still are #4 in total defense, #7 in scoring defense, and #4 in passing defense in the NFL. The flip side of the coin is that their offense is last in total offense, last in passing offense, and #28 in scoring offense in the league. The one thing the Jaguars do well offensively is run the ball which is much do in part to Maurice Jones-Drew. However they will be facing an Atlanta defense that's #5 in the NFL versus the run.

The Falcons have gone under the total in their last 5 home games this season. As a matter of fact last week's 31-23 win over Carolina broke a string of 8 consecutive games going under the total for Atlanta. Mike Smith has seen 12 of 15 non-conference games go under the total as head coach of the Falcons with an average total score of 36.5 PPG.

Any road team in Game 9 of the season or beyond, that's averaging 150 yards or less passing per game, and allows between 230-265 yards passing per game has gone under the total 23 of 28 (83.3%) games since 1983. Play on this game to go under the total as a 50* Top Play selection.

Both of these team's major weaknesses are on the defensive side of the ball. Neither stop unit has had success at stop the opposition's running attacks. This eventually leads to explosive plays in the passing game. San Diego is finally 100% healthy with their skill positions on the offensive side of the ball and it showed last Monday night as they hung 38 points on the Jaguars. Philip Rivers has had a somewhat erratic year but versus a porous Buffalo defense he will have a field day. Ryan Fitzpatrick has fizzled a bit in the 2nd half of the season but not all is totally on him. The Bills are still capable of putting up points and moving the ball especially on this Chargers defense.

Any team where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points (BUFFALO), with a poor rushing defense, allowing 4.5 or more rushing yards per carry, after gaining 99 or less rushing yards in their past 2 games has gone over the total in 38 of 51 games (74.5%) since 2006. Play on this game to go over the total as a 50* Top Play selection.

UNLV enters this afternoon's contest averaging a robust 83.0 PPG, shooting 47.3% from the field, and a very respectful 35.3% from beyond the three point line. In 4 road games this season it's not as if the Rebels have been locked in defensively allowing 78.0 PPG, 48.0% shooting from the field, and 40.0% from beyond the three point-line. The Badgers defensive numbers are a bit skewed by the fact they are adept at using the whole shot clock and getting a quality look more time than not. UNLV will force the tempo here and the Badgers will get some wide open looks early in the shot clock as a result. In addition the Badgers are shooting 40.4% from beyond the three-point line on the season. Play on this game to go over the total as a 50* Top Play selection.

Creighton enters today with a perfect 7-0 record and is averaging 87.0 PPG, shooting a sizzling 52.6% from the field, and an incredible 45.4% from beyond the three-point line. St. Joe's has been no slouch offensively as well shooting 47.5% from the field and a very good 39.5% from beyond the three-point line on the season. This game has all the ear marks of a game being played in the 80's. Play on over the total as a 50* Top Play selection.

Although Wyoming isn't a dynamic offensive team they will have to be tonight versus an up tempo Colorado club. The Cowboys are totally capable of doing so as they're averaging 68.3 PPG, shooting 47.3% from the field, and an excellent 75.0% of their free throw attempts on the season. Colorado has scored 70 points or more in 6 of their 8 games this season. The home team is making 40.0% of their three point attempts. Play on this game to go over the total as a 50* Top Play selection.

Everything points to this game being a low scoring affair. lets face it you have one of the worst offenses statistically in the NFL with the Cleveland Browns. The Browns also feature one of the best pass defenses statistically in the NFL. The latter may be the most misleading statistic of them all considering Cleveland also is statistically one of the worst in the NFL at stopping the run. Pittsburgh has traditionally over the last 10 seasons been a very profitable play when playing over the total when they are installed as a home favorite. If it looks to easy it normally isn't.

Any home team playing in Game 9 of the season or beyond that has covered 4 or 5 of their last 6 games, and they have a winning percentage of .750 or better has gone over the total in 38 of those 48 (82.6%) games since 2006. Play on this game to go over the total as a 25* Top Play selection.

Any neutral court teams that both shoot 36.5% or better from beyond the three-point line, and the total is between 150.0-159.5 has gone under the total in 58 of 78 games since 2006.

Any neutral court team (Washington) that shoots 41% or better from beyond the three-point line, and the total is 150.0-159.5 has gone under the total in 50 of those 72 (69.4%) since 1997. Play on this game to go under the total as a 25* Top Play selection.

Elon isn't exactly a dynamic offensive team averaging 66.1 PPG, shooting 41.1% from the field, and just 63.9% from the free throw line. However they're a terrific defensive club allowing the opposition just 63.7 PPG and a paltry 36.6% shooting from the field. UNC-Greensboro also struggles on the offensive end averaging just 63.6 PPG, 37.3% shooting from the field, and a terrible 62.9% from the free throw line. This has all the earmarks of a low scoring affair, and considering the present total is a terrific value. Play on this game to go under the total as a 50* Top Play selection.

Tampa Bay's defense has struggled mightily all season. The Bucs are 28th in pass defense, 29th in points allowed, 30th in run defense and 31st in yards surrendered. Carolina has totaled more than 100 yards rushing in nine straight games. That trend will continue in this contest in addition to opening up the passing game for quarterback Cam Newton and wide receiver Steve Smith. Regardless of their 3-8 record and last-place tag in the NFC South, the Panthers have a bright offense led by Newton's 3093 passing yards and 12 touchdowns. Newton also has 464 rushing yards and has scored 10 touchdowns himself via the ground. In spite of all the turnovers this season the Tampa offense has respectable offensive numbers. They are 12th in passing (238.5 ypg) and 15th in total offense (340.2 ypg). The Tampa Bay defense hasn't been exactly world beaters this season ranking next to last in scoring (27.7 PPG) and 24th in total defense (370.1 YPG). Both teams will be loose with no playoff implications on the line. This has all the ear marks of an entertaining high scoring affair. play on this game to go over the total as a 50* top Play selection.

The Tigers have taken the foot off the gas the last two games, but make no mistake about it, the Clemson offense is a Ferrari when running on all cylinders. The team is averaging nearly 440 yards of offense per game, fueled by a passing attack that is putting out 288.5 yards per game. The Virginia Tech Hokies really came into their own on the offensive side of the ball over the second half of the season. Sophomore quarterback Logan Thomas had a big part in that. The 6-6, 254-pounder paced an offense that averaged 422.9 yards during the regular season. Thomas completed 60.5 percent of his passes, for 2,525 yards, with 18 TDs. He also gave a strong ground attack (199.8 ypg) another dimension, rushing for 419 yards and a team-high 10 TDs. This has all the makings of a wildly entertaining offensive shootout. Play on this game to go over the total as a 10K High Roller selection.

Just when it seemed like the Georgia defense was only looking great because it faced no one with an offense since the losses to Boise State and a fully functional South Carolina in early September, it flexed its muscle a bit by rising up and slowing down the Georgia Tech ground game, allowing a better-than-it-looks 243 yards and two scores in the surprisingly easy win. The Georgia pass rush is among the best and the most aggressive in the country, with the ability to get into the backfield from all angles and all positions. LSU

The Bearcats have gone over the total in 8 of their 9 games as a home favorite of 10.0 or more over the last 2 seasons. Those 9 games have averaged 138.9 PPG. Miami has gone over the total in 8 of the last 9 games the last 2 seasons, after allowing 9 offensive rebounds or less in their previous 2 games. The average total score in those 9 games has been 140.3 PPG. Miami is a solid free throw shooting team hitting a very good 73.9% of their attempts this season. That's a stat that can't be overlooked when facing a team as physical as Cincinnati. The Bearcats are a decent three-point shooting team hitting 36.5% of their attempts on the season. That's not a bad stat considering the low number we are being asked to beat. Play on this game to go over the total as a 50* Top Play selection.

The Cardinals have been very efficient offensively in all of their games this season with the exception of their previous game versus Syracuse. That factor doesn't alarm me considering the Orange will make the majority of teams struggle offensively this season with their size, depth, and athleticism. In spite of that contest the Cardinal have averaged 74.2 PPG and shot 48.3% from the field on the season. It's highly unlikely that Pacific will do anything to slow those numbers down. Even though Pacific has shot less than 40% from the field this season they still have managed to average 68.2 PPG. They showed signs of coming out of their shooting doldrums in their previous game versus Hawaii. I look for that trend to carry over into tonight's contest. Play on this game to go over the total as a 50* Top Play selection.

All neutral court teams where the total is between 120 and 129.5, after leading their last 3 games by 5+ points at the half, versus an opponent who has scored 75 points in their previous 2 games has gone over the total in 24 of those 30 games since 1997. Play on this game to go over the total as a 50* Top Play selection.

In 5 games this season Maryland-Eastern Shore is averaging just 52.6 PPG, shooting 33.6% from the field, and only 61.4% from the free throw line. Louisiana Tech has just 1 game under its belt this season and they were anything but an offensive juggernaut in scoring just 61 points and shooting a paltry 36.8% from the field. Play on this game to go under the total as a 50* Top Play selection.

Any home team that has a better than .500 winning percentage, they're coming off a home game in which both teams scored 24 points or more, and the total in their current game is between 35.5-42.0 has seen 37 of those 49 games (75.5%) go over the total since 1983. Play on this game to go over the total as a 25* Top Play selection.

Any home team with a total of between 120-129.5, they are coming off a game where both teams scored 65 points or less, and last season they averaged 64.0 PPG or less on the season has seen 38 of the 51 games (79.6%) go over the total since 1997. Play on this game to go over the total as a 50* Top Play selection.

Any team where the total is between 140 and 149.5 points in non-conference games, off 2 or more consecutive upset wins as an underdog has gone under the total in 22 of the 26 games (84.6%) over the last 5 seasons.

Any home team where the total is between 140 and 149.5 points, they are shooting 45% or better, with a defensive Field goal percentage of 42% or less on the season, following a game in which they made 60% of their shots or better has gone under the total in 46 of 62 games (74.2%) since 1997. Play on under the total as a 50* Top Play selection.

Both of these teams have shot extremely well in the early going. I am telling you this number is at least 10 points off where it should be. This game will easily be played in the 140's and may even approach 150.0 before it's all said and done. The Bonnies have the best player on the floor tonight in Andrew Nicholson who went for 24 points in the opener versus Cornell. This kid is a legitimate NBA prospect. Both teams return 4 starters from a year ago so there will be no early season jitters. Cleveland St. has already displayed their talent level with an upset win at Vanderbilt who was rated #7 in the country at the time. This has all the ear marks of a highly entertaining high scoring affair. Go Over the total!

This total opened at 42.5 and has fallen down to 40.0. I understand the reputation the Jets carry on defense, I also understand the Broncos threw just 8 passes last week while completing just 2, and I also know the books can't possible be this far off when setting this number. Let us not forget the Broncos are #29 out of 32 NFL teams in scoring defense.

Denver has gone over the total in their last 9 home games when the total is 46.5 or less. The Jets have gone over the total is 16 of their last 19 on the road including the last 11 when the total is 42.5 or less. Play on over the total as a 25* Top Play selection.

The Buckeyes are the type of team that will not shy away from any type of game you want to play. The gators under Billy Donovan have always been the type of team that likes to push the pace of the game. This game will go to 150 points or more. Go over the total as a 50* Top Play selection.

In spite of both of these defenses being absolutely horrific their offenses are ven worse. The Lobos have scored a grand total of 14 points over their last 4 games while being shut out twice in the process. New Mexico has scored 13 points or less in 7 of their 8 games this season versus FBS opponents. The UNLV Rebels are averaging a paltry 9.5 PPG on the road this season. UNLV is #116 out of 120 teams in the FBS in total offense and #109 in scoring offense. New Mexico is #114 in total offense and dead last in the FBS in scoring offense. Play on the under as my College Football 50* Total of the Year.

The Cardinals go with their ace Chris Carpenter tonight on just 3 days rest. The last time Carpenter was in that same exact situation was in Game 2 of the NLDS versus the Phillies and he didn't fare well. Although Carpenter gave the Cardinals 7 solid innings in the opening game of the World Series he also labored through many stressful situations in that game. The Texas starter Matt Harrison struggled versus the Cardinals in his Game 3 start. The number is right. Play on the over as a 25* Top Play selection.

The Texas starter Holland was a 17-game winner this season. However in his starts in Arlington he was a beneficiary of excellent run support that skews his win total. Holland was ineffective in his Game 2 start in this series. Holland has gone over the total in 12 of his last 14 starts as a favorite. After examining Max Scherzer's entire body of work versus the Rangers this season it's been less than impressive. The Tigers have gone over the total in 16 of their last 21 games versus a left-handed starting pitcher. Only 2 of the last 13 games between these two clubs played in Arlington have gone under the total. Play on over the total as my 50* MLB Playoff Total of the Year!

Both of these teams depend heavily on their passing game offensively and have been successful in that regard to this point of the season. The USC quarterback Matt Barkley is a future NFL #1 draft choice and is off to a terrific start throwing for 14 touchdowns in the first 5 games this season. The Buffalo transfer Zach Maynard has been a pleasant surprise for Cal throwing for 11 touchdowns versus 3 picks in the first 5 games of the season. Both teams have a ton of question marks on the defensive side of the ball. This has all the earmarks of a shootout tonight and it will be. Go over the total as my "College Football 50* Total of the Month".

Both of these starting pitchers enter today in very good form. Both have also pitched very well during the day this season.The rays have gone over the total in just 25 of their last 92 games when installed as a favorite. The home plate umpire today is Greg Gibson who has seen just 13 of his last 60 games behind the dish go over the total. Play on this game to go under the total as a 25* Top Play selection.

Neither one of these teams are knocking the cover off the ball with the Rays hitting .238 as a team and the Yankees at .231 over their last 10 games. The Tampa starter Wade Davis has seen his last 8 starts as a road underdog all go under the total. The Yankees have seen just 1 of their last 10 games as a favorite go over the total. The Yankees young starting pitcher Nova seems to get better with every outing. Take this game to go Under the total!

New Orleans @ Green Bay 8:30 PM ET
Play On: Under 48.0 (25*)

Any NFL opening game home team that won 10 or more games last season, versus an opponent that also won 10 or more games last season, and the total is 46.5 or more has gone under the total in 11 of the 12 games that situation has occurred since 1980. Play on this game to go under the total as a 25* Top Play selection.

Boise St. vs. Georgia 8:00 PM ET
Play On: Under 51.0 (Executive Line)

Yes, I am aware that Boise St. returns 8 players on offense including 2011 Heisman Trophy candidate senior quarterback Kellen Moore. However the Broncos lost a lot at the wide receiver position with the departures of their top two players in Titus Young and Austin Pettis. Those 2 players combined for 142 receptions, 2166 yards, and 19 touchdowns. Their new cast of receivers will be facing arguably one of the best group of defensive backs in the country in the Georgia Bulldogs. Moore is a pure drop back passer that lacks the mobility to make plays with his feet. I look for the Broncos to be behind the sticks in long yardage situations for most of the day if they become pass happy or having to rely on their running game more than they would like to. Georgia's strength going into the spring was their ability to run the ball. However their depth at running back has taken a big hit during the offseason and fall practices due to injuries. The strength of this Boise St. team is their defensive line and the most underrated part of the defense will be their linebacker corps. Both teams will be able to move the ball with limited success with at least 6 drives stalling with field goal attempts. Play the under.

Army @ Northern Illinois 7:00 PM ET
Play On: Over 54.5 (25*)

The Northern Illinois Huskies return 8 offensive starter from a team that a year ago that scored 28 points or more in 9 of their last 12 games. The key returning offensive starter is senior quarterback Chandler Harnish. Harnish completed 64.5% of his passes last season for 2530 yards, 21 touchdowns, and only 5 interceptions. Harnish also rushed 946 yards and another 7 touchdowns. The down side for the Huskies is they return just 2 players on the defensive side of the ball.

The Army Black Knights return just 11 players from last season's surprise 7-6 team that went to a bowl game. The key returning starter offensively is junior quarterback Trent Steelman who has mastered running the option offense. Last season Steelman rushed for 841 yards and 11 touchdowns. Steelman also passed for another 995 yards and 7 touchdowns. The passing numbers aren't mind blowing but they are enough to keep defenses off balance most especially an inexperienced one like they will be facing this week. Go over the total.

Boston (Lackey) @ NY Yankees (Sabathia) 7:10 PM ET
Play On: Over 9.5 (-106)

As great a season as C.C. Sabathia has had he's struggled mightily in his 4 starts versus the Red Sox posting a huge 7.20 ERA and 1.72 WHIP. Sabathia has seen his last 4 starts all go over the total when the number is 9.0-10.5. The Boston starter John Lackey has been shaky in his 2 starts versus the Yankees this season posting a 7.36 ERA and 1.55 WHIP. Lackey has seen 7 of his last 8 starts go over the total. The Yankees have seen just 2 of their last 12 games go under the total when facing a right-handed starting pitcher. The Red Sox are hitting a sizzling .309 versus southpaw pitching at home this season. Play on this game to go over the total as my "50* American League Total of the Month".

LA Angels (Pinero) @ Seattle (Beavan) 10:10 PM ET
Play On: Over 8.0 (-110)

The Angels starter Joel Pinero has been in horrible form off his last 5 starts posting a terrible 12.12 ERA and 2.28 WHIP. The Angels have gone over the total in 7 of their last 8 games and hit a shade above .300 as a team over the last 10. The Halos have gone over the number in 14 of their last 17 games when the total is 7.0-8.5. The Seattle starter Beaven enters in very bad form off his last 3 starts posting a 7.27 ERA, a 1.67 WHIP, and allowed a whopping 6 home runs in just 17.1 innings of work. The Mariners have gone over the total in 7 of their last 10 as a home underdog. Play on this game to go over the total as a 25* top play selection.

New England @ Tampa Bay 7:30 PM ET
Play On: Over 37.0 (10*)

The Patriots have gone over the total in 6 of their last 7 NFL preseason games under Bill Belichek. New England has scored 27 points or more in 6 of those 7 games. The Patrioits have excellent quarterback depth especially considering Tom Brady will make his preseason debut tonight all be it in limited action. His backups are veteran Bobby Hoyer and impressive rookie Ryan Mallett both of which were very impressive last week.

Tampa Bay head coach Rasheem Morris has indicated his starters will likely play the entire first half tonight. That means up and coming star starting quarterback Josh Freeman to get plenty of snaps tonight. The Bucs also have quality depth at that position with Josh Johnson who has starting experience and gutsy Rudy Carpenter the former Arizona St. star.

An preseason away underdog that's coming off a home favorite ATS win versus an opponent coming off an away favorite ATS win has gone over the total in all 8 games since the 1996 preseason. The average total score in those 8 games were 45.3 points per game.

Mets (Dickey) @ San Diego (Harang) 10:05 PM ET
Play On: Over 7.0 (+111) (50*)

The Padres have gone under the total just once in their last 10, 4 times in their last 22, and 6 times in their last 30. San Diego is hitting a robust .290 as a team over their last 10 games. The San Diego starter Aaron Harang has posted a very lofty 6.51 ERA and 2.02 WHIP with all 5 of those starts going over the total. The Mets starter Dickey hasn't exactly been lights out over his last 6 starts posting a 4.31 ERA in that span. Both bullpens have struggled over their last 10 games with the San Diego staff posting a 6.18 ERA and the Mets staff posting a 5.28 ERA. We catch a very low number because of the reputation of Petco Park being a a pitcher's paradise. However the hits and runs will accumulate tonight to put this game easily over the total.

Buffalo @ Chicago 8:00 PM ET
Play On: Over 36.0

The Bills went over in all 4 of their preseason games last season the first under head coach Chan Gailey. Not only did all 4 of those go over but there was 51 points or more scored in each one of those contests and they averaged 55.0 PPG. That's by no coincidence considering the fact that Gailey's pedigree is on the offensive side of the ball with many of his years spent as an offensive coordinator when he wasn't a head coach. Even with the recent trade of Lee Evans Buffalo has a plethora of talented receivers that will competing for playing time. They also have quality running backs starting with Fred Jackson and C.J. Spiller. The quarterback position is in good hands with starter Ryan Fitzpatrick, Tyler Thigpen who was the starting QB in Kansas City when Gailey was the offensive coordinator, and 2nd year pro Levi Brown. One thing that hasn't changed in spite of coaching changes on the defensive side is the Buffalo stop unit continues to leak like a major weakness.

The Bears have seen their last 6 preseason openers all go over the total with Lovie Smith as the head man. The starting quarterback Jay Cutler will be backed up by Caleb Hanie who has been impressive when given the chance, and the rookie 5th round draft choice Nathan Enderle out of Idaho who by all accounts is pressing Hanie for the 2nd team backup role.

Both of these teams possess dangerous kick and punt return games. Don't be shocked if we produce at least one touchdown in that area and get favorable field positions for the offense on several other occasions. Play on this game to go over the total.

San Diego (Latos) @ Pittsburgh (Correia) 1:35 PM ET
Play On: Over 7.5 (-108)

The Pirates have gone over the total in 8 of their last 9 games. The padres have gone over the total in 11 of their last 14. The Pittsburgh starter Kevin Correia has been horrible in 11 home starts this season posting a huge 7.71 ERA while allowing 12 home runs in just 53.2 innings. The once solid Pirates bullpen has fallen off terribly over the last 10 days. The Padres starter Matt Latos has seen just 2 of his 9 road starts this season go under the total while posting a 4.50 ERA in the process. Play on this game to go over the total as a 10* selection.

Philadelphia (Hamels) @ San Francisco (Cain) 4:10 PM ET
Play On: Under 6.5 (-120)

Cole Hamels enters this start in very good form off his last 3 starts posting a 2.08 ERA, 0.83 WHIP, and 7:1 strikeout to walk ratio. Hamels has seen 4 of his last 5 starts versus the Giants go under the total. He will be facing a Giants team that going into Friday night was hitting a paltry .211 as a team over the last 10 games including .192 versus left-handed pitching. The Philadelphia bullpen has been solid over the last 10 games posting a stellar 2.22 ERA as a staff. Philadelphia has gone under the total an incredible 16 of their last 17 road games when the total is 6.5 or less. The Giants starter Matt Cain has been spectacular in 11 starts during the day in 2011 posting a 2.24 ERA, a 1.08 WHIP, and a better than 4:1 strikeout to walk ratio. The Giants have seen just 13 of their last 44 home games go over the total. Play on this game to go under the total as a 10* selection.

NY Yankees (Burnett) @ White Sox (Floyd) 8:10 PM ET
Play On: Under 9.0 (-125)

Even A.J. Burnett should be able to keep the White Sox bats silent especially with Paul Konerko (25 HR's/76 RBI's) remaining out of the lineup. This is a White Sox team that has inexplicably has been inconsistent in generating any offense this season in spite of a very formidable lineup. The White Sox starter Gavin Floyd enters tonight in very good form off of his last 3 starts. Floyd has also pitched very well versus the Yankees throughout his young career. Play on this game to go under the total as a 10* selection.

Pittsburgh (Karstens) @ Philadelphia (Worley) 1:35 PM ET
Play On: Under 8.0 (-103)

The Pittsburgh starter Jeff Karstens has seen just 6 of his 22 starts go over the total this season much attributed to him posting an excellent 2.43 ERA in those outings. In his last 4 starts Karstens has posted a stellar 1.61 ERA. The Pittsburgh bullpen has been outstanding over the last 10 games posting a 1.69 ERA as a staff. Going into Saturday night the Pirates bats have been silent over the last 10 games hitting a paltry .203 as a team. The Pirates have gone over the total in just 14 of their last 54 games versus a starting pitcher with a WHIP of less than 1.15. The Philadelphia starter Worley has been lights out over his last 6 starts posting a sparkling 1.06 ERA and 0.80 WHIP. The home plate umpire for this game will be Angel Hernandez who has seen 8 of his last 10 behind the dish go under the total. Play on this game to go under the total.

Minnesota (Blackburn) @ Oakland (Moscosco) 9:05 PM ET
Play On: Over 7.5 (-125) (50*)

Oakland has gone over the total in their last 6 and 10 of the last 11. The A's have scored a whopping 74 runs over their last 11 games and are hitting a robust .328 as a team over their last 10 games versus right-handed pitching. The Oakland starter Moscosco has been horrible in his last 2 starts allowing 11 earned runs, 17 hits, and 4 home runs in just 9.2 innings. He doesn't figure to get too much help from an Oakland bullpen that posted a very lofty 6.68 ERA as a staff over the last 10 games. The Twins have been no offensive slouch themselves scoring 32 runs over their last 5 games. The Minnesota starter Nick Blackburn has been erratic over his last 6 starts posting a large 7.03 ERA and 1.88 WHIP over that span. Blackburn also can't rely on much help from a Twins bullpen that has been shaky as well in posting a 4.79 ERA as a staff over their last 10. Play on this game to go over the total as my 50* American League Total of the Year!

Houston (Happ) @ St. Louis (McLellan) 8:15 PM ET
Play On Over 8.5 (-128) (10*)

The Houston starter J.A. Happ is in horrible form off his last 5 starts posting a lofty 8.76 ERA and 2.19 WHIP. In 8 starts on the road Happ has posted a large 7.62 ERA and 1.79 WHIP. In his last 3 starts versus the Cardinals Happ has posted a 6.07 ERA. Happ has seen 9 of his last 10 starts versus a division opponent go over the total and 10 of his last 11 go over when pitching on 5 days rest. The St. Louis starter Kyle McLellan is in terrible form off of his last 4 starts posting a 8.77 ERA. In his last 2 starts versus the Astros McLellan has posted 4.61 ERA. The Cardinals have seen just 3 of their last 13 home games go over the total. Play on this game to go over the total as a 10* selection.

San Diego (Harang) @ Florida (Nolasco) 7:10 PM ET
Play On: Play On: Under 7.0 (+100)

The San Diego starter Aaron Harang has been outstanding over his last 7 starts posting a 1.35 ERA during that span. The Padres bullpen has been solid for the majority of the season and in the last 10 games they have posted a very good 2.70 ERA as a staff. The Padres have seen their last 7 games go under the total versus teams that have a winning percentage of less than .500. Offensively the Padres continue to struggle hitting just .189 as a team over the last 10 games including just .142 versus right-handed pitching. The Marlins starter Ricky Nolasco has been in excellent form over his last 4 starts posting a 0.56 ERA. The marlins have gone under the total in 8 of their last 11 versus teams with a less than .500 winning percentage.

Atlanta (Lowe) @ Colorado (Hammel) 8:40 PM ET
Play On: Over 9.5 (-120) (10*)

The Atlanta starter Derek Lowe has seen is his last 6 starts all go over the total. In those 6 starts Lowe has posted a lofty 5.68 ERA and 1.59 WHIP. The Colorado starter Jason Hammel has seen his last 7 home starts all go over the otal versus team with a better than .500 winning percentage. In his last 5 starts hammel has been very shaky in posting a 5.84 ERA and 1.54 WHIP. Both of these clubs possess power throughout their lineups. Look for us to get an extra boost with 3 to 4 home runs being hit tonight. play on this game to go over the total as a 10* selection.

Texas (Lewis) @ Seattle (Fister) 10:10 PM ET
Play On: Under 7.0 (-120)

The Seattle starter Doug Fister has been lights out over his last 4 starts posting a 1.74 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, and a 5:1 strikeout to walk ratio. Fister has seen just 1 of his last 10 starts go over the total. Seattle has gone over the total in just 14 times over their last 52 games. The Texas starter Colby Lewis has seen 24 of his last 31 starts on the road go under including 13 of his last 15 when installed as a road favorite. Lewis has also seen his last 5 starts at Seattle go under the total and just 1 of his last 11 starts overall versus the Mariners has gone over the total. Play on this game to go under the total as a 10* selection.

Houston (W.Rodriguez) @ Pittsburgh (Karstens) 7:05 PM ET
Play On: Under 7.0 (10*)

The Pittsburgh starter Jeff Karstens has been terrific at home this season posting a brilliant 2.15 ERA in 9 starts. Karstens has been equally as tough in 11 starts at night this season as evidenced by a sparkling 1.93 ERA in those outings. Even more impressive has been Karsten's last 6 starts in which he has posted a 1.31 ERA and 0.82 WHIP. The Pittsburgh bullpen has been very good over the last 10 games in posting a stellar 2.55 ERA as a staff. The Houston southpaw starter Wandy Rodriguez has also been super over his last 6 starts posting a terrific 1.62 ERA. Rodriguez has seen just 1 of his last 11 starts go over the total. The Pirates have struggled versus southpaw pitching this season hitting just a paltry .220 as a team. Play on this game to go over the total as a 10* selection.

NY Yankees (Sabathia) @ Cleveland (Carrasco) 7:05 PM ET
Play On: Under 7.5 (10*)

The Cleveland starter Carrasco enters tonight pitching his best baseball of his young MLB career. In his last 5 starts he's posted a microscopic 0.99 ERA, a 0.74 WHIP, and a better than 5:1 strikeout to walk ratio. In his one start versus the Yankees this season he pitched 7.0 of scoreless baseball while allowing just 5 hits and striking out 7. The Indians bullpen has been very reliable over the last 10 games posting a solid 2.86 ERA as a staff. The Yankees enter tonight having gone under the total in 5 of their last 6 overall, 11 of the last 14 on the road, and 11 of the last 14 at Cleveland. The Yankees C.C. Sabathia was terrific in his last two starts allowing just 1 earned run while striking out 22 in 15.2 innings. Play on this game to go under the total as a 10* selection.

Toronto (Morrow) @ Boston (Lackey) 1:35 PM ET
Play On: Over 9.5 (-105)

Since the start of the 2010 season John Lackey has seen all 6 of his starts as a member of the Red Sox go over the total when facing Toronto. In those 6 starts Lackey has posted a monster 9.55 ERA and 2.00 WHIP. The Toronto starter Brandon Morrow has seen all 3 of his starts versus Boston go over the total since the start of the 2010 season. In those 3 starts Morrow has posted a whopping 17.10 ERA and 3.20 WHIP. The Red Sox have gone under the total in just 5 of their last 27 home games when facing a right-handed starter. These two clubs have seen 5 of their last 6 meetings this season go over the total. Play on this game to go over as my 50* AL Total of the Month.

Boston (Lester) @ Philadelphia (Hamels) 1:05 PM ET
Play On: Under 7.5 (10*)

These two teams are potentially the best offensive teams in MLB on paper. However that hasn't translated on the field in recent games. The Red Sox have gone under the total in 5 of their last 6 games scoring just a paltry 11 runs combined in the process. The Red Sox starter Jon Lester enters today in very good form off his last 3 starts. Lester has been terrific in 5 starts during the day this season posting a 1.95 ERA and 0.90 WHIP. Lester has seen just 4 of his last 25 starts as an underdog go over the total. Philadelphia has seen its last 6 home games all go under the total. The Philadelphia starter Cole Hamels has been nothing short of terrific over his last 5 starts posting an excellent 1.45 ERA. The Phillies are hitting just .227 as a team over their last 10 games and just .235 versus left-handed pitching on the season. Play on this game to go under the total as a 10* selection.

Boston (Beckett) @ Philadelphia (Lee) 7:05 PM ET
Play On: Under 7.0 (+105)

Needless to say with the reputation of both of these starting pitchers this one would have the makings of a classic low scoring pitcher's duel on any night. I have a strong opinion on the fact that fact is even more of a solid foundation tonight with all considered. The Boston starter Josh Beckett has been outstanding over his last 9 starts in posting a 1.40 ERA and 0.97 WHIP. The Boston bullpen has been terrific over the last 10 games posting a 1.73 ERA as a staff. The Philadelphia starter Cliff Lee has been terrific over his last 4 starts after really not pitching up to form for the better part of the season. In those last 4 outings Lee has posted a microscopic 0.27 ERA. The Phillies have gone under the total in 8 of their last 10 overall and 10 of their last 11 interleague games. Play on this game to go under as my 10* total of the night.

Atlanta (Beachy) @ Seattle (Bedard) 10:10 PM ET


Play On: Under 6.5 (-125)

This total is so low for a reason. In 3 starts on the road this season the Atlanta starter Beachy has posted a terrific 1.50 ERA and 0.67 WHIP in addition to a 7:1 strikeout to walk ratio. In his last 6 starts overall Beachy posted a stellar 1.94 ERA and 0.88 WHIP along with an almost 6:1 strikeout to walk ratio. The Mariners have gone under the total in 10 of their last 11 games heading into tonight. The Seattle southpaw starter Erik Bedard has been red-hot after having a slow start after returning from the disabled list. In his last 7 starts Bedard has posted a stellar 1.39 ERA, a 0.90 WHIP, and a better than 5:1 strikeout to walk ratio. That's not good news for an Atlanta team that's hitting a paltry .182 as a team versus southpaw pitching over the last 10 games and just .216 for the season in that role. The Mariners have gone over the total in just 14 of their last 56 home games versus teams with a winning record. Play on this game to go under the total as a 10* selection.

Tampa Bay (Shields) @ Houston (W.Rodriguez) 8:05 PM ET
Play On: Under 7.0 (-118) (10*)

The Tampa starter James Shields has been lights out in his last 2 starts tossing complete game shutouts. Shields has seen 9 of his last 10 starts go under the total when pitching on 4 days rest. The Houston starter Wandy Rodriguez has been dominant over his last 4 starts posting an excellent 0.69 ERA. Rodriguez has seen just 1 of his last 10 starts as an underdog go over the total, and just 8 of his last 31 starts go over the total when pitching on 5 days rest. The Rays are hitting a paltry .206 as a team over their last 10 games. Play on this game to go under the total as a 10* selection.

Seattle (Bedard) @ Washington (Lannan) 7:05 PM ET
Play On: Under 7.5 (-113) (10*)

In this game we have a battle of two red-hot left-handed starters and two teams that haven't been able to hit southpaw pitching this season with any consistency. John Lannan has posted an outstanding 1.84 ERA in 7 home starts this season with 5 of the last 6 going under the total. In Lannan's last 5 starts overall he has been lights out posting an excellent 1.09 ERA. Erik Bedard has seen 5 of his last 6 starts go under the total posting a terrific 1.25 ERA and 0.94 WHIP. Seattle has gone over the total in just 1 of their last 9 games versus a left-handed starting pitcher. Washington has gone under the total in 13 of their last 17 games versus a left-handed starter. Play on this game to go under the total as a 10* selection.

Detroit (Scherzer) @ LA Dodgers (Billingsley) 10:10 PM ET
Play On: Over 7.0 (-123) (10*)

The Dodgers starter Chad Billingsley has been going through arguably the toughest stretch of his career. He has seen his last 5 starts go over the total posting a horrible 7.42 ERA and 2.21 WHIP in the process. The Dodgers have gone over the total in 5 of their last 6 as a home underdog with other resulting in a push. Billingsley won't be able to count on the Dodgers bullpen who has struggled over the last 10 games posting a 5.73 ERA as a staf during that time. The struggles of Billingsley are good news for the Tigers who were dominated by southpaw Clayton Keshaw last night who threw a complete game 2-hit shutout and struck out 12. The Tigers are hitting a robust .311 as a team over their last 11 games versus right-handed pitching. The Detroit starter Max Scherzer has seen 5 of his last 6 starts go over the total while posting a horrible 8.55 ERA and 1.79 WHIP in that span. Scherzer has also seen all 6 of his road starts go over the total much in part to a lofty 6.21 ERA and the fact that he has allowed 9 home runs in just 33.1 innings in those outings. Play on this game to go over the total as a 10* selection.

LA Angels (Santana) @ Florida (Vazquez) 7:10 PM ET
Play On: Over 8.0 (-107)

The Florida starter Javier Vazquez has been brutal for the vast majority of the season so far. In his last 3 starts he's been even worse than that posting a 10.66 ERA, a 2.29 WHIP, and allowing 4 home runs in just 12.2 innings. In 6 starts at home this season in what's considered to be a pitcher friendly park Vazquez has posted a horrible 8.23 ERA and 1.98 WHIP. The Angels starter Ervin Santana enters tonight in bad form off his last 4 starts posting a lofty 5.06 ERA and 1.65 WHIP. Santana has seen 11 of his last 13 starts go over the total as a favorite of -150 or less including his last 5 on the road in that exact situation. Play on this game to go over the total as a 10* selection.

Detroit (Penny) @ LA Dodgers (Kershaw) 10:10 PM ET
Play On: Over 7.0 (10*)

The Detroit Tigers are hitting a red-hot .304 as a team over their last 10 games. The Tigers have also gone under the total in just 16 of their last 52 road games. When Detroit faces teams with a losing record they have gone under the total in just 6 of their last 26 games. The Dodgers have gone under the total just twice over the last 10 games. Brad penny hasn't been very good on the road this season posting a lofty 7.6 ERA. In his last 5 starts overall Penny has posted a 6.67 ERA. He doesn't figure to get much help from a Detroit bullpen that's posted a 5.97 ERA as a staff over the last 10 games. The Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw has seen 6 of his last 7 starts go over the total. The Dodgers bullpen has also struggled over the last 10 games posting a 5.73 ERA as a staff. In spite of the very good season overall that Kershaw is having the Tigers have been up to the challenge versus top pitchers in recent time. Detroit has only gone under the total 6 times in their last 26 games versus a starter with a WHIP of less than 1.15 on the season. Play on this game to go over the total as a 10* selection.

Houston (Happ) @ Texas (Holland) 8:05 PM ET
Play On: Over 10.0 (-120) (10*)

The Texas starter Holland has been terrible in 6 home starts this season posting a lofty 6.68 ERA and 1.74 WHIP. The Houston starter J.A. Happ has been equally as bad in 5 road starts this season posting a 6.82 ERA and 1.61 WHIP. Both bullpens have struggles over the last 10 games. Texas has gone under the total in just 12 of its last 40 home games and the Rangers are hitting a robust .289 as a team at home versus southpaw pitching. It's a rare occasion when I go over a total with a number this large but this is an exception to the rule. Play on over the total as a 10* selection.

Kansas City (Duffy) @ Oakland (Cahill) 10:05 ET
Play On: Over 7.5 (-109)

The Royals have been hot offensively over the last 6 games scoring 34 runs. The Royals have seen just 1 of their last 8 road games go under the total. The Kansas City starter Duffy enters the game in bad form off of his last 3 starts posting a 6.60 ERA, a 1.87 WHIP, and allowed 4 home runs in just 15.0 innings. The ace of the Oakland staff Trevor Cahill has fallen on hard times in recent starts. Over his last 3 starts Cahill has posted a lofty 8.27 ERA and 1.87 WHIP. Cahill has seen 4 of his 5 career starts versus Kansas City go over the total. Play on this game to go over the total as my 50* MLB Total of the Month.

Dallas @ Miami 8:00 PM ET
Play On: Under 187.0 (50*)

This number opened at 189.0 and now is down to 187.0 in spite of the money coming in on the total being virtually split right down the middle. I couldn't agree more with the bigger money being wagered on this total. Both teams were embarrassed with their defensive play in Game 5 and that has been a point of emphasis from both coaching staffs heading into tonight. Dallas shot an unbelievable 56.5% from the floor in Game 5 including a unimaginable 13 for 19 (68.4%) from beyond the three-point line versus arguably the best defensive team in the NBA in recent years. Miami was no slouch as well shooting 52.9% from the floor and 40% from beyond the three-point line. Besides the hot shooting from the floor both teams combined to shoot 42 for 53 from the free throw line. For under players that all equates to be the victim of a perfect storm. Yet in spite of those epic performances the opening total was adjusted slightly and now sits where it has been for the first five games of the series. Those Game 5 numbers all across the board will not come close to being duplicated tonight. Play on this game to go under the total as my NBA Finals 50* Total of the Year.

Detroit (Coke) @ Texas (Ogando) 8:05 PM ET
Play On: Under 9.0 (+101) (10*)

The Texas starter Ogando has been terrific all season long and it's no fluke. In 6 starts at home 5 have gone under the total with most attributed to his 2.06 ERA and 0.99 WHIP in those outings. In 8 starts at night this season Ogando has an exceptional 1.86 ERA and 0.86 WHIP. In 1 starts versus Detroit this season he went 7.0 innings allowing 2 hits and 0 earned runs. The Detroit starter Phil Coke enters tonight in good form off his last 3 starts posting a 1.69 ERA and 0.88 WHIP. In 8 starts on the road Coke has posted a very good 2.87 ERA. The Detroit bullpen has been outstanding over the last 10 games posting an excellent 1.59 ERA as a staff. Play on this game to go under the total as a 10* selection.

Tampa Bay (Sonnastine) @ Seattle (Vargas) 10:10 PM ET
Play On: Over 7.5 (+109) (10*)

The Rays starter Andy Sonnastine has been terrible in his 3 starts in 2001 posting a lofty 6.08 ERA and 1.80 WHIP. In his last 2 starts Justin Vargas has been horrible in allowing 11 earned runs, 12 hits, and 8 walks in just 7.2 innings. Vargas has seen his last 6 starts on 4 days rest all go over the total. Play on this game to go over the total as a 10* selection.

LA Dodgers (Kuroda) @ Cincinnati (Arroyo) 7:10 PM ET
Play On: Over 8.5 (-127) (10*)

The Dodgers starter Hideki Kuroda has been awful in his last 2 starts allowing 9 earned runs and 19 hits in just 11.0 innings. The Reds starter Bronson Arroyo has been even worse than that over his last 3 starts posting a monster 13.50 ERA, a 2.37 WHIP, and allowing 6 home runs in just 12.2 innings. The Dodgers have gone under the total just one time in their last 10 on the road versus a team that has a winning home record. The Reds have gone under the total just five times in their last 20 games. Cincinnati has also gone over the total in 13 of their last 16 games versus an opponent that scored 2 runs or less in their previous game. Play on this game to go over the total as a 10* selection.

Philadelphia (Hamels) @ Pittsburgh (Karstens) 7:05 PM ET
Play On: Under 7.5 (-118) (10*)

In 5 starts on the road this season Cole Hamels has been outstanding in posting a 2.31 ERA, a 0.94 WHIP, and an almost 7:1 strikeout to walk ratio. Hamels has seen just 11 of his last 41 starts go over the total. The Philadelphia bullpen has been outstanding over their last 10 games in posting a 2.63 ERA as a staff. As powerful as the Phillies batting order can be they are hitting just .228 as a team on the road versus right-handed pitching. Likewise the Pirates are hitting a paltry .217 at home as a team versus left-handed pitching. The Pirates have gone under the total in 11 of their last 15 at home. The Pirates starter Jeff Karstens has been rock solid in 6 starts at home posting a stellar 2.43 ERA. Pittsburgh has gone over the total in just 10 of their last 42 games versus a starting pitcher with a WHIP of less than 1.15 on the season. Play on this game to go under the total as a 10* selection.

Dallas @ Miami 9:00 PM ET
Play On: Over 186.0 (25*)

Dallas had a very difficult time adjusting to the tenacity and speed of Miami's play on the defensive end of the court. As a result the Mavericks shot just 37.3% from the field and scored just 84 points. On the positive side Dallas' ball movement on the perimeter continued to be effective in creating good looks from beyond the three-point line. The Mavericks were able to make 9 three-pointers on the game and shoot 40.9% in that area. It's highly unlikely that Dallas will shoot a horrible 16 for 45 inside the three-point line like they did in the opening game. They now have one game under their belt to adjust to the speed and tenacity of Miami's defensive play that would be impossible to simulate in practice prior to the series. As the rest of the Heat's playoff opponents have found out this isn't the same team they faced during the regular season so your offensive attack plan needs to be altered and adjusted. Dallas has the veteran players that are totally capable of doing so.

On the Miami side of things they are a matchup nightmare for any coaching staff when you have the caliber of offensive firepower and athleticism that they possess. Then when you add in the fact that Mike Miller is rounding into form after being hurt the majority of the season and gives the Heat another dimension of a deadly three-point shooter they become even more difficult to defend. The Heat shot just 38.8% from the field and created just 11 turnovers yet they were able to still put 94 points on the board. It will be highly unlikely that Miami will shoot as poor as they did in Game 2. It will also be highly unlikely that the Heat will just create 11 turnovers that they rely on heavily into turning the opposition mistakes into quick transition points.

Both teams came off a long layoff before Game 1 of the Finals. I look for both clubs to be much sharper especially on the offensive end of the floor tonight. Play on this game to go over the total as a 25* Top Play selection.

Dallas @ Miami 9:00 PM ET
Play On: Under 188.0 (10*)

With all the attention this season given to the big three of Wade, Lebron, and Chris Bosh the most overshadowed part of the Heat's game is their play on the defensive end of the court. In 15 playoff games thus far the Heat has allowed opponents to score just 88.3 PPG and shoot just 41.9% from the floor. Dallas has been solid defensively as well allowing just 92.5 PPG in the postseason. This is no coincidence since both teams were ranked in the top ten in points allowed per game during the regular season. This total opened at 188.0 but in spite of more than 80% of the public money going on the number has dropped as low as 187.0. Play on this game to go under the total as a 10* selection.

LA Angels (Pinero) @ Kansas City (Francis) 8:10 PM ET
Play On: Under 8.5 (+105) (10*)

The Kansas City starter Jeff Francis has been solid at home this season posting a very good 2.95 ERA in 6 starts. In his 1 start versus the Angels in 2011 Francis allowed just 1 earned run and 5 hits in 7.0 innings of work. In 3 starts on the road this season Joel Pinero has been excellent in posting a 1.83 ERA. Both team

Minnesota (Duensing) @ Detroit (Scherzer) 7:05 PM ET
Play On: Over 8.5 (-110) (10*)

I am of the strong opinion that Max Scherzer's early performance line was a bit misleading and quite frankly he was just pitching over his head. In his recent starts he's showing just exactly that to be true as he's posted a lofty 6.14 ERA and 1.70 WHIP in his last 3 outings. The Detroit bullpen has been a bit shaky over their last 10 games posting a 5.23 ERA as a staff. The Minnesota starter Brian Duensing enters tonight in terrible form off his last 3 starts posting a 8.44 ERA and 1.56 WHIP. These two clubs have seen 5 of their last 6 meetings go over the total. Play on this game to go over the total as a 10* selection.

Cincinnati (Bailey) @ Philadelphia (Lee) 1:05 PM ET
Play On: Under 7.0 (+109)

In 4 starts this season Homer Bailey has been terrific after starting this season on the DL. In those 4 outings Bailey has posted a terrific 2.08 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, and a 5:1 strikeout to walk ratio. Bailey has seen just 6 of his last 23 road starts go over the total, and 5 of his last 27 starts when pitching on 4 days rest go over. In 5 starts at home this season Cliff Lee has been lights out in posting a 2.31 ERA and better than 7:1 strikeout to walk ratio. Lee has seen his last 4 at home all go under the total. In spite of the first two games of the series both going over the total the Phillies are hitting just .205 as a team over their last 10 games, and the Reds are at .234 in the last 10. Play on this game to go under the total as a 10* selection.

NY Mets (Niese) @ Cubs (Dempster) 8:05 PM ET
Play On: Over 7.0 (-115) (25*)

The last time these two starting pitchers faced off last September the game was a 18-5 offensive explosion. Although both pitchers have shown decent numbers in their last 3 starts it's very misleading when you truly look inside the numbers. In 4 starts on the road this season the Mets starter Niese has seen 3 of those games go over the total with much attributed to his lofty 5.70 ERA in those outings. As a matter of fact Niese has seen 12 of his last 16 starts go over the total. In 5 starts at Wrigley Field this season Ryan Dempster has seen 4 of those go over the total while posting a 5.85 ERA. In 4 starts at night this season Dempster has posted a large 8.20 ERA and 1.88 WHIP. Dempster has seen 22 of his last 29 starts go over the total. Did I forget to mention the Cubs will be facing a southpaw starter tonight? Yes I did and the Cubs are hitting a robust .302 as a team versus southpaws this season. The wind will be blowing in tonight but it won't matter. Play on this game to go over the total as a 25* Top Play selection.

Boston (Buchholz) @ Cleveland (Masterson) 7:05 PM ET
Play On: Under 8.5 (-115)

The Indians starter and former Red Sox Justin Masterson has had a great start to the season thus far. In 9 starts this season he's posted a very good 2.52 ERA. At night he's been even better in posting a 1.98 ERA in 6 starts. In two starts versus Boston last season Masterson was 2-0 with a 0.64 ERA. The Cleveland bullpen has been solid in the last 10 games posting a 2.23 ERA as a staff. The Boston starter Clay Buchholz has been in terrific form off his last 3 starts posting a 0.95 ERA, a 0.74 WHIP, and an almost 7:1 strikeout to walk ratio. Buchholz has seen 7 of his last 8 road starts go under the total. The Red Sox are nowhere near the hitting team on the road as they've been at home this season. Play on this game to go under the total as a 10* selection.

Dallas @ Oklahoma City 9:00 PM ET
Play On: Under 200.0 (10*)

The first two games of this series easily surpassed the total. The books made a slight adjustment for Game 3 with setting the opening number at 202.0. However in spite of 70% or more of public money being wagered on the over so far in this contest the total has dropped to as low as 200.0. I am on board with the larger wagers and the sharper money in this instance. Both of these teams have gone public with the fact they have to tighten the screws defensively in this contest. The last 8 games between these two clubs that were played in Oklahoma City have gone under the total. Play on this contest to go under the total as a 10* selection.

Milwaukee (Narveson) @ San Diego (Harang) 10:05 ET
Play On: Over 6.5 (+102)

The San Diego starter Aaron Harang has been absolutely horrible over his last 4 starts posting a 8.34 ERA, a 1.72 WHIP, and allowed a whopping 7 homers in just 22.1 innings. San Diego has gone under the total in just 2 of its last 14 games. The Padres will be facing southpaw Chuck Narveson tonight and that's good news considering they are hitting a robust .351 as a team over the last 10 games versus lefties. In 3 starts at night this season Narveson has posted a lofty 6.00 ERA and 1.67 WHIP. The last 8 meetings between these two teams has produced 7 overs and a push. Play on this game to go over the total as my 50* National League Total of the Month.

Miami @ Chicago 8:05 PM ET
Play On: Over 180.0

No analysis on this selection.

White Sox (Floyd) @ Oakland (Ross) 4:05 PM ET
Play On: Under 7.5 (-120) (10*)

Gavin Floyd has been solid on the road this season posting a stellar 2.67 ERA, a 0.97 WHIP, and a 4:1 strikeout to walk ratio. If he can't go the distance he can be confident in a bullpen that's posted an outstanding 1.29 ERA as a staff over the last 10 games. The Oakland starter Ross has seen his last 5 starts all go under the total. In his last 3 starts Ross has posted a brilliant 1.40 ERA. Oakland's bullpen has been lights out this season posting a 2.69 ERA as a staff. Play on this game to go under the total as a 10* selection.

LA Angels (Weaver) @ Texas (Ogando) 8:05 PM ET
Play On: Under 7.5 (10*)

In 8 starts this season Jered Weaver has been spectacular in posting a 1.97 ERA, a 0.90 WHIP, and a better than 4:1 strikeout to walk ratio. The youngster Ogando hasn't been far behind in 6 starts posting a 2.17 ERA and a 0.88 WHIP. Only 4 of the last 19 meetings between these two clubs has gone over the total. Play on this game to go under the total as a 10* selection.

Atlanta @ Chicago 8:05 PM ET
Play On: Over 181.0 (25*)

Any team that's revenging a same season away favorite SU loss, is coming off a road loss by 10 points or more, and the total is between 180.0-189.5 has gone over the total in 42 of 58 games since the start of the 1996-1997 season. Play on this game to go over the total as a 25* Executive line Top Play selection

Minnesota (Baker) @ Boston (Wakefield) 7:05 PM ET
Play On: Under 9.5 (-125)

This is a Minnesota team that can't hit their way out of a paper bag right now. The Twins have scored a grand total of 18 runs over their last 8 games and have hit a paltry .211 as a team on the road this season. The Minnesota starter Baker has been brilliant in his last 3 starts posting a 1.33 ERA and 0.93 WHIP. Baker has seen his last 6 starts all go under the total. The last 8 meetings between these 2 clubs has failed to produce a game that went over the total. The Boston starter Tim Wakefield has seen 6 of his last 8 starts go under the total. Play on this game to go under the total as a 25* Executive Line selection.

Dallas @ Lakers 10:35 PM ET
Play On: Over 186.5 (25*)

Since the 1996 playoffs any Game 2 in the 2nd Round have gone over the total in 78 of 116 times. That's a 67.8% winning rate on the over including last night's 2-0. Can't go wrong with that powerful of a pattern. Play on over the total as a 25* Executive line Top Play selection.