I like the under tonight. JJ Redick is sure to have tired legs after playing last night in Chicago. Minny is still without Rickyt Rubio and Kevin Love.

I think we see a game in the 190 range that stays under by a few points.

Under 194
Minnesota vs. Orlando

Phoenix at Miami
7:35pm
10* over 199.5

Phoenix has played two low scoring games at home and now travel to Miami, who has played home games that made it to 235 and 227. They get points from Lebron James, Bosh, Wade, Battier, Ray Allen, Chalmers and Mike Miller. They did play an under at New York vs. the Knicks.

Phoenix is without Steve Nash and trying to learn to play together. They will be forced to score at Miami to keep pace. They get points from Beasley, Gortat, Dragic and Luis Scola.

I think we see a game in the low 200's that goes over. Hopefully we see the Suns add to our total on Monday.

over 199.5

over 43.5

Arizona has just one over but they will be forced to pass to stay in the game at Green Bay. I expect the Packers to score close to 30 as Aaron Rodgers has been hot in the last few weeks. Arizona does have John Skelton at QB recently and he has a strong arm and should throw 30-32 times. My guess is me see a 31-17 type of game that goes over.

over 43.5

I like over 50.5. We won our total last week on Navy/ECU over 50 (it dropped to 47.5 due to the rain) and it ended with 84 points scored. The Navy started the year scoring 10 points vs. Notre Dame, 7 at Penn State and 0 vs. San Jose State. That was with Trey Miller at QB. Now they moved Keenan Reynolds to signal caller and they have scored 31, 31 and 56 points in the last three weeks. They get solid running from Gee Gee Greene and many others.

FAU has played Georgia and Alabama so they have faced some good teams. They played a 56-20 (76) game with the Bulldogs. Senior QB Graham Wilbert is decent as he has had 27-41 for 303 yards/2 TD's as well as a 26-40 for 261 yards (4 TD's) in recent games. Jonathan Wallace ran for 101 yards in the last game and Jackson/Fortner have had solid games too.

FAU last 2 games:

Troy 61 points
South Al 62 (before OT)

The weather for Saturday looks to be in the 50's. Hopefully, we see a game in the 50's that goes over.

over 50.5

New Orleans has played OVERS this year and we get Manning facing Drew Brees. I think we see close to 60 points in this game with solid oofenses and QB's that will be in the Hall Of Fame.

I think both teams get to 28 for an over.

32-28.

over 54.5

I like the under with two solid pitchers facing each other in Detroit. There is a good chance of a rainout but it will be in the 40's and cooler weather as November is approaching.

I think we see a 3-2 type of game. Annibal Snachez and the Tigers need to win down 2-0.

under 7.5

10* Navy at East Carolina over 50.5 (3:30 SATURDAY)
These two played a 38-35 (73 points) last year and 76-35 (101 points) back in 2010. Last week ECU won 42-35 while Navy and Indiana played a 31-30 score. Navy has just one over and 5 unders but have used a better QB in recent games.

over 50

The weather is expected to be cold and windy on Saturday in Buffalo. The Buffalo game with Piitsburgh ended with less than 30 points scored. Toledo does have a nice offense but I don't expect Buffalo to score many points and the wind will effect the passing game.

I expect this total to drop before the start of the game.

under 59

St Louis at San Francisco
8pm
pick: under 7

I like under with Kyle Lohse and Matt Cain pitching and the pressure involved in this game. Both teams can get hot and put up 3 or 4 runs in an inning and put this over but the last time these team pitched against each other it was 3-1.

I think we see another 3-1 type of game with the solid pitching from the starters and bullpens.

STL 1
SF 3

10* under 7

These two played over 45 last year and both upgraded on offense with the additions of Andrew Luck to the Colts and Brandon Wheedeon for the Browns. Richardson may not be able to run for the Browns but they have a solid backup. The game will be on the fast turf in Indianapolis (RCA Dome) and weather won't be a factor in the dome.

I think we see both teams in the mid-20's and close to 50 points scored.

Cleve 21
Indy 28

over 45

I like the under with Verlander on the field. The Yankees could relax and score runs but they may be ready to end the season. They could relax away from the Big Apple but Verlander has given up 2 or less at home in the last month.

Take under 7 on Tuesday.

Take over 48.

This game will be inside the dome so the wind/rain won't effect the passes. Matt Ryan is a top QB and he has Julio Jones to pass to and Michael Turner can pick up yards on the ground. Neither team has a strong defense.

The Oakland Raiders can allow points and can score with carson Palmer at the helm. I think we see 50+ on Sunday.

My guess is 34-20.

over 48

UNC at Miami
2:30pm eastern (Oct. 13, 2012)
over 68.5

There is a 50% chance of rain so the total may go down as it did in the Wake Forest/Duke game a few weeks ago. This is a high total and we will need both teams to score points on Saturday. Miami is off a 41-3 loss at Notre Dame so they should be happy to return home and face an average UNC defense. Miami did beat NC State 44-37 (81 points) at home as Stephen Morris had 566 passing yards. He also had 436 against Ga Tech is a 42-36 OT game. They also had a 41-32 (73) game vs. Boston College.

UNC plays fast paced under Larry Fedora. Bryn Renner is a solid QB and Giovani Bernard is a good runner who has missed action this year due to injury. UNC has two shutouts at home vs. Idaho and Elon. They played last week vs. Va Tech and won 48-34 (82 points). The UNC game at Louisville was 39-34 (73) and the Tar Heels had a chance to score late from inside the 5.

I think we can get to 70+ on Saturday and hope the rain stays away. GL!

over 68.5

I like over 7 in this American League game. All we need is one or two solid innings and with Miguel Cabrera involved that can happen. The Giants do have Buster Posey and some decent hitters in as they showed later in the season.

Det 3
SF 5

Take over 7

I like over 50.5 as the Redskins have played overs in 9 of the last 11. RG3 is Washington's QB and he can run as well as pass for points. Matt Ryan has been solid for the Falcons as they are undefeated and won 30-28 last week.

The Redskins defense is a little overrated and so is the Falcons' defense against the pass and run.

I think we see between 55 and 60 points on Sunday. My guess is 31-27 for 58 points.

Over 50.5

Take over 44.5

The Bengals can score and give up points as they are led by Andy Dalton and receiver AJ Green. They were in a recent shootout with the Redskins.

Jax has struggled lately but does have Maurice Jones Drew on offense and did play a 49 point game with Minnesota.

Take over 44.5.

Both teams can score points. Arkansas State opened the year at Oregon where they covered and score in the 30's as both reached 100 together. They have a solid QB and passing game.

WKY is a covering machine with 12 covers in a ro and good offense as well. Look for a game with both near 30 and over.

over 57.5

Duke at Wake Forest
12:30pm EDT Saturday
over 59

These two have played overs in 4 of the last 5 meetings. The last time they played at WF the score was 54-48 (102 points!). Last year's game stayed under 60 as it ended 24-23. The last 5 meetings have reached 47, 102, 79, 63 and 77 points. Last week, Wake played Army, a team that is known for running the ball and they only threw 6 times. Now they face a passing team. Wake did beat Army 49-37 and had Josh Harris and Martin both run for 100+ yards.

In Duke games so far in 2012, the winner has reached 38, 54, 50 and 46 points. WF has just 2 turnovers while the Blue Devils have 10, including several interceptions for TD's (pick 6). Both teams have experienced QB's (Tanner Price/Sean Renfree). Wake's receiver Michael Campanaro had 12 catches for 153 yards last week and he had similar numbers vs. UNC at home. Wake's nose tackle/guard Nakita Whitlock missed the last two games and is ??? for Saturday.

Wake Forest coach Jim Grobe comments on the game:

On Duke's offense and defense...
"I think we're going to have to score a lot of points. These guys are really good offensively, but the thing that's got my attention is how much they dominated Memphis from the defensive side of the ball. I don't think Memphis had close to 200 yards offense last week. This is not a one-dimensional football team. Coach Cutcliffe and his offense have been known to put up points and lots of yards on everybody, but this is a much-improved Duke defense. We've got to play well on both sides of the football."


On redshirt junior Nikita Whitlock's status for Saturday...
"Nikita's biggest problem is he's been out for a while. It's going to be hard for him to come back (this week). (With) those high ankle sprains, you get to where you feel good walking to class but you get to pushing against people, especially in his position going against guys who are 300-plus pounds, (and it) makes it a little bit tougher. Quite frankly, I have my doubts about him playing, or playing well, or playing a lot this Saturday. But we'll see, you never know."

Hopefully, we have good weather and both teams can produce points. I won't be shocked by a 31-24 score but think we see both get close to 30 and over 60 points.

Duke/Wake Forest
over 59.5

These two went over in the 5th inning last night. Colorado is at home in Coors Field and have now gone over in 7 of the last 8 games. The Cubs have Soriano and Sterling Castro for offense while everyone for Colorado seems to hit well at home.

We are 2-1 with their overs this week. Let's try for 3-1. Take the over on Wednesday night.

over 10.5

Under 7.5 as both starters are throwing well. Cole Hamels is one of the hottest pitcher in the NL as he has allowed less than 3 runs per start in his last 10 while Detwiler has done well too for the Nationals. His ERA is in the 3.00 range in his last 4 starts. Both teams have solid hitters but I like the under.

Ryan Zimmerman has been hot for the Nationals and Jimmy Rollins has been hitting well for the Phils.

I like a 3-2 type of game and an under.

under 7.5

Over 10.5

We won with OVER 10 on Friday and the Rockies have played 6 overs and just one under this week. Both teams can score runs quickly at Coors Field. The Rockies pitching staff has the highest ERA in the NL.

6-5 for an over.

Take over 10.5 in the Colorado vs. Arizona game set for Sunday afternoon. The Rockies play in the thin air of Coors Field and have played 55% overs in the last 3 years at home. The pitching staff is thin too as they have very few reliable starters and relievers. The offense has seen their share of injuries to Micahel Cuddyer and Tulowitzi but they seem to hit at home.

Look for a 6-5 game to go over.

AZ 6
Col 5

Take over 10.5

Take over 10 as these two play at Coors Field in denver. Colorado just played at San Francisco where the Giants play well and they will be happy to return to face Miley, who has an ERA over 5 in his last 3 starts while Pomerantz starts for the Rockies.

I expect both teams to reach 5 runs and for a final in the range of 7-5 for an over.

Col 7
Az 5

Over 10 runs

Dickey has pitched well all year but has overs in 7 of last 9 totals set at 6.5 or lower. Cliff Lee and Dickey both struggled in their last meeting with the team they are facing. The bullpens should be around in the 7th or 8th and allow runs against them.

Jimmy Rollins and company have been hitting well while Ike Davis and david Wright can hit for power for the Mets.

over 6.5

Ohio at Marshall
6:30pm
Under 68.5

These two played a 44-7 game last year and the total was set at 47.5. Ohio has played at PSU and won 24-14 (38) and a blowout at home vs. a weak team. They are led by QB Tyler Tettleton and rb Blankenship. Only 2 of their 14 games went over this 68.5 last year. They did get to 71 and 75.

Marshall is a good home team with a nice following. They have scored plenty of points with WV at Morgantown giving up 69 but WV put up over 70 on Clemson last year. They just played weak Western Carolina at home and smashed them. Now they play a team that is favored by 6 so there shouldn't be a team to run away and hide.

Cato is a good QB and leads in completions since they were behind at WV. The last few years have seen 51, 47, 38, 29, 28 and 45 points scored in this matchup. 68.5 is a lot of points. I think we see low 60's and under.

Take over 9.5.

I won with over 10' last night and it is 6-5 in the 8th as I write this. Chacin starts for Colorado and his ERA is under 2 in his last 3 starts. He did struggle a few games ago and gave up 7 runs at home.

The Rockies do have some guys with injuries like Mike Cuddyer and SS Troy Tulowitzi but they seem to put up runs in the Mile High city of Denver.

SF gets hits from Sandoval and Buster Posey. Hopefully, we see a 6-4 score and over 9.5 runs.

over 9.5

I like the under in this game. 46 is a high total for the first game of the season and the marquee game set for Sunday night with Peyton Manning making a return after sitting out last year with the Colts and moving to Denver.

The Steelers have played their share of overs at home at Heinz Field but now they head to the Mile High City and the thin air.

I like a game in the low 40's for an under.

under 46

I think we see a score in the 31-14 range that goes over. It should be warm in Chicago to start the year and the two QB's look to be Jay Cutler and Andrew Luck. With some "luck" both teams should be able to score and get an over in Game One!

Chi 31
Ind 14

Over 41

The USC QB will probably not play and won't be 100%. This game will be at Columbia, SC and be close to 90 at game time. ECU's defense is much better than previous years under Ruffin McNeal. Steve Spurrier coaches the Gamecocks and should be able to run so they will spend time on the ground.

ECU's Rio Johnson will play his first road game and struggle passing and not try to throw interceptions.

I think we see under 51.5 on Saturday. My guess is 31-17 for 48 points.

10* Take under 51.5

Arkansas St. at Oregon
Saturday Sept. 1, 2012
over 67.5 (Olympic)
4/10

Chip Kelly's Oregon team will be playing their home opener against Arkansas State, who is coached by former Auburn whiz Gus Malzahn. He was at Auburn with Cam Newton. The Red Wolves were able to score 53, 45, 45 and 39 points in games last year and had the #22 ranked offense (under last year's coach Hugh Freeze who left for Ole Miss.)

Oregon's opener last year was a 40-27 loss to LSU. Their home opener with Nevada ended 69-20 (89 points). Some other scores:

56-31 Arizona
43-28 Wash State
53-30 Stanford
38-35 USC

Others were 49-21, 49-31 and 45-38. Their home opener in 2011 was 72-0 over NMSU.

This total opened at 66 and have moved to 67.5 at Olympic (and 68 at others). The long range weather forecast is for just a 10% chance of rain. Surely, this total would drop quickly if the weather was really bad. It does concern me that this is the opener and it may take some time for the teams to warm up. Also, it is possible that Arkansas State will stumble badly vs. a big name team but they should put up some points. Oregon could pass this total by themselves on a good night.

Oregon has played 22 overs, 5 unders and 1 push in the last 28 home games and 24 overs, 8 unders, 2 pushes in the last 34 September games.

I expect this over/under to get to 70+ by game time. Hopefully, we see a score in the 60-17 range for 77 points. GL!

Arkansas State vs. Oregon
over 67.5

I like over 10.5 with San Diego facing Colorado. The Rockies are at home and 57% of their games in the last 4 years at home have gone over the total. I think we see some runs in the Mile High City on Saturday with the warm air there in the 80's.

I think we see a 7-5 score and OVER.

Good luck as always!

The A's are getting solid pithcing while Cleveland has struggled to score runs. Masterson has pitched well for the Indians so I expect the A's to only score 2 to 4 runs.

My final:

4-3 and an under.

Take under in this early afternoon game.

LA Dodgers at Colorado
8:40pm
10* over 10 runs

Josh Beckett starts for the Dodgers in Colorado. He is an American League starter and could confuse the Rockies but I expect him to give up key runs on Monday to a solid lineup at home after a road trip.

Jeff Francis has 6 overs in his last 9 home starts. His ERA is 5.69 this year. He can get the job done at times but is a journeyman at best.

I think we see 10-13 runs. Hopefully, 11 or more for an over.

10* over 10 runs

I like the under. The Jets aren't going to show much with Sanchez and Tim Tebow while Carolina is set with Cam Newton at signal caller.

Rex Ryan won't show too much even though the Jets have struggled.

I think they don't chance too many injuries.

under 40.5

Halladay won 12-5 in his last start against the Reds. The team seems to relax and score runs when he is on the hill. Gonzalez has better numbers than Roy this year and the team is 19-6 in his starts.

I think we see a game in the 5-4 range that goes over 7. GL!

I like under 7 in this game with two strong starters in the game led by Jonny Cueto for the Reds, who has an ERA under 2 in his last 4 starts while Cole Hamels is on the hill for the Phils. Hamels has been down this year but has had great stuff lately.

Look for a 3-2 game that stays under.

under 7

Cliff Lee is a solid pitcher. These two played a high scoring game last night as Halladay even allowed 5 runs while the Reds' pitcher spung a Leake and allowed the flood gates against a weak Phillie lineup.

I expect Joey Votto and others to score some as both teams contribute to an 0ver.

over 8

I like under 8.5 as Doug Fister is one of the hottest pitchers in baseball with an ERA under 2 in his last few starts. Chen of the Orioles has combined with Fister for 14 overs and 25 unders.

My guess is 4-2 for another under.

under 8.5

Take the over in the late game with Seattle facing Denver. Denver should get off to a fast start with Peyton Manning at the helm and followed by Caleb Hanie. Manning looked pretty good last week for the Broncos.

Seattle has Matt Flynn, Tavaris Jackson and Russell Wilson expected to see snaps at QB. Both coaches should be looking to see some offense in tonight's game.

I think we see a 24-17 type of game that goes over 39.5.

8* over 39 (Denver/Seattle)

Jeff Francis has pitched better but his last 4 have gone over. Wade Leblanc is a solid pitcher without much experience at Coors Field. We won two games this week by taking over the total in Colorado games as all 3 with SF went over.

Take over 11 and hope for lots of runs.

Over 10.5

We won with Colorado over in two of the three games in the last series. as all three went over. Miami's Nolasco should give up a few runs while Colorado is a good offensive team at home as they hit with power and have some speed. They allow runs too in the thin air of Denver.

I think we see 11 to 13 runs for anover on Thursday.

over 10.5

Take over 39.5 as these two played a 271-7 game last year in the preseason for a total of 44 points. Green Bay had 44, 48, 45 and 39 points in their 4 preseon games last year.

I think we see a minimum of 40 points and an over on Thursday.

24-17 is my guess.

over 11

Take over in the Rockies/Brewers game. We won last night with the over in this same game as Colorado put up 8 early and the game went over in the 7th on the way to an easy over.

Look for the over to profit again as the ball flies out at Coors Field.

This looks to be a 7-5 type of game. Take over 11 on Tuesday night.

Milwaukee at Colorado
8:40pm
5* over 10 runs

The last five home games for Colorado ended up with 11, 17, 20, 10 and 15 runs. Even Zack Greinke of the Brewers was involved in a 7-6 game earlier in the year. Jeff Francis has given up 6 and 5 earned runs in his last 2 home starts and both ended 11-6. His ERA is 10.60 in his last 3 starts.

Michael Fiers of the Brewers has pitched well and not given up more than 2 runs in the last few months and his ERA is 1.33. I expect the Rockies to score some runs at home. Good pitchers go into Coors Field and pitch like they have been sipping Coors.

Look for a 7-5 type of score.

Take the over 10 and good luck!

Take under 7 as both pitchers, Vargas for the Mariners and Weaver for the Angels are pitching well. Both have ERA's under 2.50 in the last 3 starts. The Angels can put up runs in a hurry with Trout and Pujols but the M's are struggling with just one win in the last 5.

M's 2
LAA 4

Take under 7

Masterson is a solid pithcer for the Indians as they have struggled lately. They have been giving up runs from starters and relievers but today is getaway day and I think we see a score in the range off 4-3 that stays under 9.

4-3 is the final score.
under 9

Take the under 8.5. I think we see a game in the 5-3 range when Saint Louis hosts Milwaukee on Sunday Night baseball action.

The Cardinals lost Albert Pujols to the Angels but still have solid hitting but have more unders than overs at home. Milwaukee lost Prince Fielder and have not played well this year.

Cards 5
Brewers 3

Take under 8.5

Over 9

The Seattle Mariners have been playing well. CC Sabathia starts for the Yankees and he can shut down a team but he was involved in a 8-6 game in his last start. NY has a strong offensive lineup that just added former Mariner Ichiro Suzuki. Texeira, Canu, Jeter, etc. are strong offensive players. Yankee Stadium is known for allowing runs.

Take over 9

I think we see an under in this night game at Texas. Both teams can score but Texas has 10 more unders than overs. They can hit but have had some injuires this season. I expect them to play well and for us to get a 6-3 type of game and an under.

under 10.5

over 10.5

Yesterday's game provided us with an easy over as both teams put up plenty of runs. Sunday should be high scoring as well with the heat in Colorado and in daylight.

Colorado does have Micahel Cuddyer and Gonzalez as well as Troy Tulowitzi, who has missed many games this year at shortstop.

The Reds usually rely on Joey Votto for offense but everyone loves to hit in Colorado.

Take the over!

The wind is blowing out in Colorado. The home team usually puts up some runs aginst good pitchers like Roy Halladay and tonight they face Jonny Cueto of the Reds. He has been solid but rarely pitches in Denver. The Rockies get hits from Helton, Mike Cuddyer and Troy Tulowitzi, who has been injured quite often this year.

The Reds should bget a few runs off the Colorado starter Friedrich.

Hope to see 11 runs and an over with the wind in play.

Take over 10.5 on Friday night with the pitching matchup. These two seem to bring out the best in each other. The Yankees are hitting the ball well and look to bounce back after their 4 game sweep at the hands of Oakland last weekend.

The Red Sox have struggled with starting pitching and relievers without Poppelbom.

Look for a 7-4 win and an over.

Detroit at Celveland
7pm Thursday
8* under 7.5

Take under 7.5 with Detroit at Cleveland. Justin Verlander faces Jason McAllister in this 7pm start. Verlander was involved in a 2-1 game with the Indians in his latest start against them. He has 5 overs and 15 unders this year with an impressive ERA of 1.08 in his last 3 starts.

McAllister has a nice ERA of 1.86 in his last 3 starts and pitched well lately. The Indians don't have much power and have no starters hitting above .295 but they do get plenty of walks and have a high on base percentage but Verlander keeps his walks down.

My guess is we see a 4-2 type of score and an under.

under 7.5

Take over with Beckett facing Holland. Beckett has given up plenty of runs in the first inning as his ERA is over 10.00 in that inning alone. He has had some solid starts but He will be facing a great lineup in the Texas Rangers. Holland's ERA is 5.67 in his last 4 starts so Boston should put up a few runs with their lineup.

over 10

Take under 7.5 with Greinke and Lee.

Both are solid pitchers even though they are having off years. The Phils are under .500 due to injuries to Ryan Howard and Jimmy Rollins and the Brewers miss Prince Fielder in their lineup on offense.

Greike is better at home but should control the phils.

Mil 3
Phil 4

Take under 7.5 and GL!

Take over 7.5 as Wandy Rodriguez has pitched poorly this year as the teram is 7-13 in his starts. The Reds and Astros should be able to scramble and put together 8 to 9 runs on Monday night. Houston has been a ballpark that has seen its share of overs this year.

My guess is we see a 5-3 score for an over.

over 8

Take the under on Sunday night as Dan Haren has good enough stuff to shut down the Rangers. These teams are in contention for the World Series and especially the AL crown. I think we see a 4-3 type of score and an under.

LAA 4
Texas 3

Take under 8

Milwaukee at Cincinnati
1:10pm
10* under 8

I like under 8 with this pitching matchup between Fiers and Johnny Cueto. Cueto has pitched unders in 8 of his last 9 starts and the Reds have played 35 overs with 53 unders this year.

Milwaukee starter Fiers has an ERA under 1.00 in his last 3 starts with 5 of his last 7 staying under the total. He has allowed 1, 0 and 0 runs in his last 3. Joey Votto has been out the the Reds lately. They have been winning but are hardly the "Big Red Machine".

The Brewers are an average offensive team after losing Prince Fielder last season.

Brewers 2
Reds 4

Take under 8 in this early start.

Chicago Cubs at St. Louis
8:10pm
10* under 8.5

Take the under as both Ryan Dempster and Kyle Lohse have pitched great lately. Dempster has an ERA of 0 in his last 5 starts. His ERA is 2.80 for the entire season. He is one of the hottest pitchers in all of baseball even though the team is just 7-7 in his starts.

Kyle Lohse has an ERA of 2.66 in his last and he has allowed 2 walks or less in his last 5 starts and kept men off base.

St. Louis has played unders 12-3-3 in their last 18 overall games and unders 19-6-2 when facing a righthander.

Unders have won 9-4-1 in the last 14 meetings between the Cubs and Cardinals.

The Cubs have unders 33-17-3 in the last 53 facing a team with a winning record.

I think we see a 4-3 type of game that stays under on Friday night as our Total of The Month for baseball. GL!

under 8.5

Cleveland at Tampa Bay
7:10pm
5* under 8

Take under 8 in this game. The first two have stayed under with 4-2 and 3-2 scores. Justin Masterson has 9 overs and 9 unders but did pitch a 1-0 game in his last start. Tampa Bay has played 37 overs and 49 unders this year with Jeremy Hellickson producing 3 overs and 11 unders.

These two have combined for 1 over and 5 unders in the last 6 starts. Even Longoria has been out for the Rays and Upton has struggled some at the plate.

I think we see a 4-2 game and another under on Wednesday night.

under 8 (5*)

San Fran at Atlanta
7pm

under 9

Take the under as 9 of the last 12 in Atlanta have gone under and both starters have ERA's in the 2.50 range. The Giants have played overs in 40 of the lasat 59 on the road but I like the under on Tuesday!

My guess is 4-3 and under.

Take the under 9. Both games in the series have stayed under so far. Joey Votto can hot for th Reds for they are a below average team on offense. The Cards are without Lance Berkman and Albert Pujols moved on to LA.

Take under 9 and GL.

Phils at Rockies
3:10pm
over 10

The trends point to an over even with this being the rubber game of the match and getaway day. Cole Hamels has good stuff but is 0-3 in the last 3 starts. Here are some over trends:

Let's go with under 6.5 with Felix Hernandez and Yu Darvish on the mound. All it takes is one good hitting inning and we have an over but these two should be strong even with a tough pitching battle going Friday night. Seattle is known as a pitching park.

Take under 6.5 and hope for a 4-2 score.

Take over 10 as this will be the first game back at Coors Field after the break. Lee has been decent lately but the Rockies always seem to score at home even if Troy Tulowitzi is out.

Friedrich of Colorado has been hit hard this year. I expect the Phils to score 6 runs or more. My guss is wee see a 7-4 game that goes over.

over 10

Sanchez and Smyly both have ERA's over 8 in the last 3 starts. Hopefully, both teams can produce plenty of runs in this AL game with the DH for added offense. Look for Jackson to stay hot for the Tigers and KC to be happy to not see Verlander.

6-5 gets us over!

Over 10 with Feldman struggling and with 60% of his starts going over in the last 25. Texas has a strong lineup with Michael Young, Andrus, etc. and the White Sox counter with a starter who is struggling as well. My guess is we see a 6-5 game and an over.

Texas 6
CWS 5

over 10

Looks like a wind blowing in. Take the under 10.5 due to that weather info.

Texas wins 6-4 and it stays under. et's hope for no big innings tonight in this national TV game.

under 10.5

Under is my pick as both starters have experience at Coors Field. SD has trouble hitting and scoring runs. I think we see a game in the 6-5 range that sneaks under the total. Let's hope for some fast innings and under on Saturday.

under 11'

Over 11

Look for both to score plenty of runs in this afternoon game where it will be hot. Colorado scores and allows runs at home led by Helton and Mike Cuddyer while Washington is led by Bryce Harper and Zimmerman.

I like a 7-6 score and over.

Take the over. I look for both to score 5 runs or more and the over to profit. Colorado has Cuddyer and Todd Helton and Gonzalez while Ryan Zimmerman and Bryce Harper and Ian Desmond lead the way for the Nationals.

Final 6-5

Take over 10.5

Look for over 9.5 even with Strasburg on the hill as he allowed 4 runs vs. the Braves recently. Jeff Francis should allow several runs to Zimmeramn and the offense of the Nationals. Colorado is playing at home after some road games. I think we see 10+ runs and an over.

over 9.5

I like the under as both CC Sabathia and RA Dickey are good pitchers and I just hope no one gets hot. RA Dickey has pitched great with his knuckler so the Ynaks will be motivated as I expect Jeter, Cano, Texiero and Swisher to be patient.

CC can throw hard and has won a Cy Young award.

3-2 is the final so take the under.

Oklahoma City at Miami
9pm
over 193'

The Miami Heat are up 3-1 so Oklahoma City will give it all on Thursday night. Durant, Westbrook and Harden should step up. DWade, Lebron James and Bosh as well as Battier should provide points to help this get to 195 points.

My guess is we get to 195-198 points.

over 193'

Take under 7.5

Gio Gonzalez came over from the A's and has played great as he has allowed 3 or less runs in all starts for the Nationals. Pitching has led the way in the majors. Both Gio and Phil Hughes have combined for 8 overs and 15 unders. The Yanks can put up runs quickly but I like our chances for an under.

under 7.5

under 7

Both pitchers have been red-hot with RA Dickey and David Price allowing under 1 run per start in their last 3. I think we see a 3-2 type of game that stays under the total.

Let's hope one team doesn't get hot.

under 7

All five games have stayed under so far in the finals. I think we see a 2-1 score and hope for no empty net goals and hope it doesn't get to 2-2 in regulation as then it will be a 3-2 final score and an over. Quick and Brodeur have been solid gaolies all series long.

Take under 4.5

I like under 7.5. It opened at under 8 and I liked that even better. Josh Johnson vs. Josh Beckett looks like a solid pitching war. Both have been hot and cold but I think we see a 4-3 game that stays under.

Boston 3
Miami 4

Take under 7.5

LA at Seattle
4:10pm

under 8

I think we see an under on Sunday. It is getaway day and Chad Billingsley is a strong starter. Matt Kemp is out for the Dodgers and they don't have much power. Seattle has had some strong offensive outings but I think we see a 4-2 game for an under.

LA 4
Seattle 2

I like the under 4.5 as we have seen unders in all 3 games so far with 3,3 and 4 goals scored. I think it ends 2-1 and we get another under on Saturday.

2-1

Take the under behind Quick and Broduer as goalies.

Take under 4.5 as all 3 games have ended under and Game 4 is usually a game where they go through the formalities especially when it will be at LA. The first two were 2-1 and then a 4-0 LA home shutout.

I think we see a 2-1 type of game as Quick and Brodeur are great goalies.

LA 2
NJ 1

Take under 4.5

I like over 8. Norris seems to give up runs and the team scores for him at home. The Astros are 4-1 (0/u) in the last 5 with St. Louis and with Norris on the hill at home in Houston.

The Cards are having trouble winning and were down 8-4 as I write this on Tuesday. Furcal, Freese and Holliday are hitting well even with Pujols gone and with an injury to Berkman.

Wainwright should allow a few runs too.

over 8.

Take over 7.5.

Texas lost last night 12-1 on the orad and should bounce back after the bad loss. Oakland starts a pitcher who does not have much experience except as a reliever. Texas should get offense from Kinsler, Josh Hamilton, Cruz, etc. and put up 5. The A's sjhould get 3 off of Holland.

My guess is 5-3 and over.

I like the over 4.5 as I expect a 3-2 type of game and a little different from the 2-1 OT game on Thurdsay night.

Both teams have great goalies but I expect a wider open game.

NJ 3
LA 2

Take over 4.5.

LA at NJ
8pm

over 4.5

I think we see a 3-2 game on Wednesday night. Both golaies are solid with Brodeur and Quick and their defense is above average, However, both teams have socred in certain situations. I think we see a game in the 3-2 range.

LA 2
NJ 3

Under 9 as Zack Greinke has an ERA of 0.42 in his last 3 starts and Miley has an ERA of 1.86 in that span. It does concern me that Greike pitches better at home and this is a road game. I think we see a 3-2 type of score.

under 9

Take under as Clorado scores over 1.4 runs less on the road than at home and they face Cincy starter Johnny Cueto. Cueto has pitched well lately and should keep the below 3 runs. My guess is we see a 4-2 game as Colorado's starter is solid.

Col 2
Cin 4

under 8

Take under 7 as last night's game was 4-2. I expect Verlander to control the Indians and win this game 4-2 or 3-1. Masterson is decent for Cleveland. I just hope he doesn't give up 6 or more runs to the Tigers who have disappointed this year.

under 7

The over has won in 6 of the last 7 meetings. Pierce, Garnett and Rondo lead the way for the Celtics. There is a chance for OT since it is a -2 line. I think we see a game in the 180 range. We won with over in the last game.

Take over 175 and GL.

Take over 173.5 as 5 of the last 6 meetings have gone over the total. Boston gets points from Rondo, Pierce and Garnett while Philly has some offensive threats like Igwukiuke.

I think we see a game in the 90-87 rnage that gets close to 180 points and an over.

over 173'

Take the under as SA is up 3-0 and the 4th quarter should be a slow affair if the Spurs have a solid lead especially after LA blew a 33-11 lead on Saturday.

I think we see under 190.5 on Sunday.

Take under the total

Game 7 is a special event and uually focuses on defense, especially after the first round of playoffs. Not including the Phoenix Suns series the under has won the money close toi 70% in the last 10 years.

These two just played an over in Denver as the Nugglets ran and scored agaisnt Bynum and Gasol but the Lakers will have Metta World Peace back on defense.

These two have played 22 unders in the last 30 meetings and unders 8-3 in last 11 at LA.

Look for a good number and take the under in Game 7 of Denver at LA.

Under 197.5

The last few games at Denver have reached 180, 183, 182 and 189. Denver will want to slow it down some at home and keep the Laker attack from getting going with Kobe, Gasol and Bynum especially after the Lakers lost at home.

Take under 197.5 and GL.

I think we see 3-2 at least for a push with the o/u set at 5. My guess is a 4-2 game as the Flyers need offense and can score at home. We have a chance for an empty net goal if 3-2 like in the last game.

over 5

I like another under as we have seen in this series as well as many of the other NBA series. SA is up 3-0 and plays at Utah. The Jazz have struggled to make shots. All SA will need to do is win and move on to the next series. I see a final in the low 190's so take under.

under 198.5

The playoffs have seen their share of unders. Denver played good defense in game 3 and needs to shut down Kobe and Bynum to keep the Lakers from winning. Ty Lawson can dribble and use clock to keep the score lower as he did on Friday.

I think we see a game in the 190's and an under.

Take under 201

Take under 5.5

I do worry that this game will be 3-2 near the end and the lsoing team will sneak in a goal and make it 3-3 going to OT but I like our chances for it to end 3-2.

The Flyers have a strong offensive attack but the Devils are good on defense and led by goalie Martin Brodeur.

Phil 2
NJ 3

Take under 5.5 and GL!

Let's go with over 9. The first two games went over. It is getaway day and that could mean a quick game so Atlanta can leave and travel. The two pitchers are decent but the thin air and aylight hours should help the hitting as well as the hot thin air in Denver.

Tulowitzi and Mike Cuddyer can hit well for the Rockies while the Braves have Chipper Jones, Heyward and Brian McCann.

Look for both teams to reach 5 and an over.

Over 10

These two played an easy over last night as it was 5-0 after the Rockies batted in the first and 6-5 after the Braves hit in the 5th.

Mike Minor has allowed 4+ runs in 3 of 4 road starts and has 2 overs and an under so far for the Braves. Jamie Moyer is 49 years old and won't be around for more than 5 to 6 innings and the Colorado bullpen is fragile as is the one from Atlanta.

I like both to get to 5 runs and go over with the hot weather in Colorado.

over 10

Take under 205 as these two have combined to play 20 unders and 6 overs in the last 26 games. They are 6-1 under in the last 7 at Denver. The theme for the playoffs so far is UNDER THE TOTAL as we got two unders last night.

The long season will result in tired legs and an under.

under 204