10* under 44

We saw 3 of the 4 playoff games last week stay under this number. These two did play a game that reached 50 this year but the last 5 at Carolina stayed under. I hope to see 35 to 42 points and have it stay under.

10* over 124.5

ODU and MTSU have played their share of low scores in the past and had o/u set at 115 to 118. ODU is off an OT loss to UAB and ready to bounce back. ODU has played some weak teams at home but their game URI ended 71-65 (136) and they average 75 ppg at home. They are led by Trey Freeman and Aaron Bacote.

MTSU can score as they have reached 150, 150 and 145 in recent games but did have low ones with VCU (116).Giddy Poitts scores 16 ppg and Harris 13. They even have a player names Karl Gamble, a name we can relate to. 

I hope to see 3's and late points and even OT.

10* under 143.5

Oklahoma State is the home team and will try to slow down the visitors in this rival game. OU has played some high scoring games but I think we see a game in the 135 to 140 range that stays under.

10* over 148

These two played a game in the 160's last year at Wake Forest. Wake plays fast and led by Codi Miller-McIntrye, Devin Thomas and Crawford. NCSU has Cat Barber to score 20+ as well as Anya and the Martins.

10* over 123

Both are poor offensively but off losses. The Orange lost badly at Miami and Pittsburgh but have seniors Michael Gibjnobli and Trevor Cooney. Clemson has Jared Blossomgame who can score. I think we see some 3's and late FT's to get 125 points.

10* over 5.5

It does concern me that these two tend to play unders 15 of the last 22 at this venue but both have played overs lately as Washington has played games with 9, 6 and 7 goals in its last 3 while Boston has 6, 10, 4 and 9 inits last 4. I hope to see it end 4-2.

10 under 47

I like the under as the Patriots are in the playoffs and wont risk another injury and this is a division game.

10* over 175.5

It is a high total for a college game but Charlotte is off a close low scoring game with Georgetown and should be happy facing the uptempo Citadel who have a coach who likes to run as he and his team did at VMI. Charloote played a game with Davidson that reached the 180's. I like the over.

10* under 47.5

These two played just two weeks ago and Carolina won 38-0. Atlanta has 0 vers, 9 unders and one push in the last 10 games. The last 5 in Atlanta has stayed under and we have seen close to 30% unders when playing the first of back to  back division  games.

I like the under on Sunday.

Cleveland at GS

#505/506

10* under 212

I like the under which has been set at 212 as I write this on Thursday morning. The last 10 meetings have been between 188 and 212 points and the game with 212 went into OT. Three of the last 10meetings have gone into overtime so I hope we don't see an extra five minutes in this game that most have been waiting for.

10* over 122

ODU has won 28 in a row but has played poorly this year as Stith was injured but has come back and shooting over 63%. Leading scorer Trey Freeman scores 14.5 ppg but shooting around 35%. Senior guard Aaron Bacote is at 13 ppg and Talley at 9.5. Baker and Denzel Taylor are defenders and score just 5 ppg each. Ambrose Mosley was kicked off the team and was the best defensive guard.

URI has 5 players who average 11 to 12.5 ppg. Four McGlyn is a decent FT shooter to take late 3's if ahead and ODU guards can make FT's as well.

ODU did score 77, 82, 79 and 77 at home while it is true they have played weak teams at home they did play a 138 point game at Richmond. 

ODU did play an ugly game at W&M that barely made it to 100+.

I think we see an over on Tuesday.

10* under 154

Duke hasn't played since December 2, a period of almost 2 weeks. They are a young team that has to be thinking of exams and moving on the Christmas break. Ga Southern was a solid team last year but is just 3-4 and lost to Auburn by 30 points. I hope to see just 148 to 152 scored on Tuesday night in Durham.

10* under 194.5

Chicago is one of the best defensive clubs in the NBA as they rate #4 overall in defensive statistics. The Bulls have 6 overs, 14 unders and 1 push so far so they tend to stay under the total. Joakim Noah is solid inside on defense. 

The 76ers have just one win and are shooting just 40.2% this year. They have 11 overs and 14 unders. I think we see a game in the 185-192 range that stays under.

10* under the total

These two are same city rivals and have seen the last 3 games end with 116, 111 and 105. Xavier has scored 87, 90, 95 and 90 in their last 4 games but did play a game with Alabama that reached 109 (64-45). Cincinnati has played unders in 26 of its last 36 road games and 39 unders and 12 overs in its last 51 non-conference games. I like the under on Saturday.

10* under 54

These two have played 9 unders in a row. Both run the ball most of the time and are familiar with each others plays. The last three years have seen 27, 41, and 30 points scored. Even the games these two played with the other service academy ended with just 44 and 23 points. Take the under when Army and Navy play this week.

Houston at Rhode Island

10* under 145

Rhode Island lost a key player (EC Matthews) in its first game of the season and has struggled some without him.  The Rams have beaten the teams they're supposed to beat, but they're averaging just 68.7 points per game and rank 312th in the nation with just 68.2 possessions.  Part of that is because the Rams are a terrible free throw shooting team, 61.8%.  They did beat Valpo but the score was 58-55 (113). Houston boasts the highest point per possession ranking in the country, but the Cougars have played just one team in the Kenpom top 150 (UL-Monroe #145).  In fact, according to Kenpom, Houston has played the easiest schedule by defenses faced in the country.  Sagarin also says that the Cougars have played the easiest schedule in the nation.  Playing at home I think Rhoddy controls the tempo, and Houston finds it hard to score now that they're stepping up in competition.  I have this one at 134.8.  Kenpom says 144.  Massey says 137.  GL!

10* under 172.5

I was hoping for a higher total as Kenpom expects a game reacing 176 points but UNC just played a high scoring game as home with Maryland as Melo Trimble and Diamond Stone and Rasheed Sulaimon made some nice shots and we had a game that went way over. 

UNC has Marcus Paige outside as well as Brice Johnson and Kennedy Meeks inside to score easy baskets. Davidson does have some solid players and should put up points as their game ended 90-72 (162) last year but I think this total may be too high.

10* under 43.5

We have seen plenty of unders in the past when division rivals meet this week in NFL action. I think we see a 21-17 type of game on Sunday.

10* over 161.5

I like the over even though this game starts early. The Citadel is off a game with 190 points at Air Force and now they play at home against another team from South Carolina. The Citadel likes to shoot 3's and play FAST, very fast, as their coach was at VMI and became famous for scoring and allowing plenty of points.

10* under 166.5

This is the highest total of the day. Wake Forest is an average college team that has Devin Thomas inside and some players who struggle to make 3's and FT's. They lost at home to Richmond but the game made it to 170. Arkansas did beat WF easily last year so the Deacons will look for revenge. WF is favored by 5.5and plenty has to happen to reach 166. I think we see a game in the low 160's and will suggest a play on the under.

10* under 166.5

This is one of the highest totals of the night. The Citadel has played some high scores with Butler (144-71) and others but Air Force has played some low scores (129, 116 and 130 in OT) in their last three at home. Will the Air Force get into a run and gun fun game ot shpw some discipline? Hopefully, we see some missed shots and a game in the low 160's and an under.

10* under 5.5

Philly has 5 overs and 12 unders this year. Their last 8 games have stayed 5 goals or less. Ottawa has been on the road for 3 games and each game was high scoring. Ottawa beat the Flyers 4-0 in their last meeting. I hope to see a 3-2 or 4-1 game that stays under.

10 over 139.5

10* over 143

Cornell opened the year with a 116-81 (197) loss to Ga Tech, another ACC team. They played a game with Canisius that ended with 149 points and their game with Colgate reached 152 (before OT). Hatter scored 33 in one game. 

Pittsburgh played a 95-79 (174) game with Detroit at home. The Panthers are led mostly by juniors and seniors (Young, Artis, Luther, Robinson, Jeter). They play solid defense and this  could end up being low scoring but I like the over, which is set at 143.

10* over the total

These two played a game that reached 161 last year as QJ Peterson played well for VMI and he scored 24 in a recent game. They did play a very low scoring game at Penn State that was 62-50 but their other game made it to 162. VT opening game with Alabama State was 85-82 (167) as Zach Leday had 26. Bibbs, Allen and Clark should also contribute.

10* under 151.5

ULL has Shawn Long and a solid team. Alabama is off a bad loss at Dayton and should focus on defenseand they are playing at home.They allowed over 80 to the Flyers. ULL has showed they can score vs. teams like Miami but hopefully, the Crimson Tide focus on defense.

Eastern Michigan at Oakland
10* over 151.5

Oakland is the last Division 1 team to play a game this year. They went to Spain in the summer and were 3-0. Their coach (Greg Kampe) has been at the school for 32 years. Oakland played two exhibition games and scored 113 and 130 points. They are led by 5'9" PG Kahlil Fielder, who averaged 17 ppg and 7 apg. Max Hooper scored 19 and 24 in the two exhibition games and scored his 24 on 8  3-pointers. Gibson, Daniels, Brechting, Dorsey-Walker and Cumberland should contribute.

EMU did lose key players but Tim Bond and Mangum scored double digits in a home win vs. Vermont. These two played a gane that reached 166 points early last year. The Grizzlies opened with 175 and 166 points in their first two games last year.

Hopefully, we see a fast paced game with plenty of points.

10* under 160

These two have played unders in 28 of 38 neutral floor games. Duke has scoredplenty of points but they have been at home. This game is at Chicago and both squads are full of youngsters.

10* under 135.5

Kenpom has this 67-61 (128) and ODU played a low scoring game in their opener while Buffalo played a high scoring home game. ODU does have Trey Freeman to score but others like Aaron Bacote focus more on defense. Denzel Taylor is solid on defense as well.

10* over 143.5

I think UNC jumps out at home and puts upplenty of points.Paige is out but they have Pinson, Jackson, Meeks, Britt, Brice Johnson, Berry, Hicks and James. They are deep and can run and score inside. Fairfield should have some open 3's and get a chance to score in the open court.

Jax/Balt

#265/266

1pm

10* over 47.5

I like the over 47.5 in this game. Jax has played 6overs and just 2 unders with their last four allowing 28, 31, 31 and 38 points. The Ravens are off a bye and their 3 home games have all gone over. Joe Flacco and the Ravens are out of the playoff picture but can still put up points as the passing game is decent but the running game has lagged. AFC non-division games have seen 21 overs and 8 unders. Hopefully we see close to 50 points on Sunday.

10* over 144.5

UNC will try to run and force the pace even without Marcus Paige. Britt and Theo Pinson and Joel Berry can handle the ball while Justin Jackson can shoot from the outside. Meeks and Brice Johnson are solid inside. The Tar Heels are poor FT shooters and that does concern me.

10* under 202

The series has gone under 8 of the last 10 meetings. LA is playing their 3rd road game in 5 days. Miami has 1 over/6 unders with the six unders coming in their last six games. Kobe missed the last practice but is probable. Hopefully, he doesn't get hot and we see tired legs and an under , which is set at 202.

10* over 49

We have two QB's who can throw the ball to either team for scores Rivers and Jay Cutler are both gunslingers from teams that don't llok like they will make the playoffs but can put up yards and points on Monday night. 

10* under 212.5

Both teams have 2 overs to go with 4 unders. Oklahoma City off a loss and should focus more on defense today. The Suns used to be a fast paced NBA team but are middle of the pack now. Westbrook is a solid defensive player for the home team. I think we see a game in the 201 to 208 range on Sunday night.

Take the under which is at 212.5.

under 53

The last four meetings have stayed under with just 23, 48 and 38 scored in the last three. Kansas has played unders in 11 of their last 12 against losing teams. This total is high because these two are playing other Big 12 teams like Texas Tech, Baylor, OU and TCU that can score plenty of points.

I think we see a game in the upper 40's.

10* over 204.5

I like the over in the NBA game between Toronto, led by Lawry against Dallas (led by Dirk Nowitzi).

10* under 46

This did drop from 46.5 to 46. Both teams have solid QB's but Carolina has a decent running game as well as a good defense led by Luke Koogily. I think we see a game in the low 40's so take the under.

10* over 41.5

Thisjust moved from 41 to 41.5. Dallas will see that the 49ers struggled to score last week but the Cowboys are a decent offensive team at home on turf that is fast paced and Seattle has a decent runner and passer in Russell Wilson and Lynch to gain yards. over 41.5 on Sunday.

over 62

Stanford has played 4 overs in its last 5 ganes as they totaled just 45 last game but 91, 72, 66 and 72 for overs while WSU has 87, 83, overtime, 62 45 and 71 in recent games.

QB Hogan has great skills while RB McCaffrey played well enough to run for over 200 yards last week.

WSU can score as well as allow points. I hope to see 65 or so on Saturday for an over.

over 2.5

I think we see 3 goals on Friday. Maybe even 4. A 2-1 game or even 2-2 is what I predict in the match being played in England Championship action.

10* under 55

UNC has played solid defense this year. Both teams have just one loss. Pitt has a solid running game to use clock. This is a Thursday night game that should garner both teams some national attention. I think we see 50 to 54 points scored and a game in the 27-24 range so take the under.

10* under 45

10* under 47

This is a rivalry between two AFC West teams and the Raiders have a decent defense. Look for under 47.

10* over 40.5

Most places have this at over 41. Jax has played in London a few tiomes. I think crowds in London want to see points and this is two non-division teams battling with a low total set below 41. I like our chances for over.

10* over 51.5

These two played a 38-35 game last year as both teams ran the ball well. Taylor Heinicke was ODU's QB and he is gone now. David Washington stepped up last week with key passes and some runs as he is ODU's best athlete. He is listed as questionable this week. Shuler Bentley has been erratic as the starter. However, WR Zack Pascal had 11 catches for 231 yards and Jeremy Cox ran the ball well at home in a high scoring win vs. Charlotte. RB Ray Lawrie had a death in the family and didn't play as much as he will this week. He ran for over 100 yards last year vs. FIU and has games with 160 (vs. Marshall), 215 and 223 yards. 

FIU has played 6 overs in a row at home as they beat UTEP 52-12 in their last home game. They played a 42-34 (76) game with MTSU last week on the road.

ODU is the only team that has failed to win ATS as they are 0-6 ATS. All we need is for both teams to score some points in this game that should be played in good weather as opposed to several ODU games that were played in the rain. 

Crystal Palace vs. Leicester

10am Saturday (EPL)

10* over 2.5 goals (-130)

Leicester matches have seen 4, 3, 7, 2 and 4 goals scored in their last five while Crystal Palace has scored 1, 2, 1 and 4 goals in its last four games. One site predicts a 2-2 final. All we need is a 2-1 game to get the over.  This match is in the EPL (England Premier League).

10* over 2.5

I have seen -120 to -138 for the over in this League One match set for Tuesday afternoon. In Wigan's last five matches they have reached 5, 4, 5, 0 and 4 goals. They won their last game 5-0 and should be confident. Peterborough games have seen 2, 3, 8 and 5 goals in its last four and they scored 5 goals in their last home match. One soccer site predicts a 2-2 final. Hopefully, we get 2-1 or better.

10* over 54.5

These two scored 66  (38-28) last year and reached 65 three years ago. MTSU has played some decent teams like Alabama, Illinois and Vanderbilt which has kept their totals down. They are led by QB Stockstill with 1791 yards as well as 67% completion and 16 TD's to go with only 3 int's. Parker has run for 333 yards.

FIU is led by QB Alex McHugh with 1399 yards. He has 12 RD's and just 2 int's. Gardner has 361 yards on the ground.

I think we see a game that reaches 60+ points on Saturday with these offenses going against the defenses.

10* under 147

Looking for this game to stay under after both shot 50% from 3's in game 3. I expect better defense and a close game where I hope for no OT.

10* over 49.5

NE is off a bye and has scored plenty of points trying to make a statement after Deflategate. Tom Brady has plenty of targets and the Cowboys will need to score to stay in the game. Hope to see 50+.

Navy at Notre Dame
over 56

The last 5 meetings have gone over the total. Last year was 49-39 (88 points) and in 2013 was 38-34 (72 points). Previous games reached 60 and 70 points. Notre Dame is off a loss at Clemson while Navy hasn't lost. Navy is led by QB Keenan Reynolds, who is a great runner who can surprise you with some key passes. Notre Dame should be able to score. The Irish went three straight meetings a few years ago without punting. Hopefully, we see a game with plenty of points.

10* under 5.5 

I think we see a 3-2 final on opening night.

10* over 146

These two barely went under in game one. We did win with Indy +6 in that game. Whalen only played half the game and Minny missed key FT's. I expect Maya Moore to score 24+, Augustus and Fowles to score too.

The Fever shot 72 times in the first game and made just 37% but did win. And Minnesota made just 2 of their 3-pointers.

I hope we see 147+ and over.

10* over 7.5These two have combined to play overs 16-3-1 on Fridays. San Deigo has 91 overs and just 61 unders this year, one of the best over percentages. Casey Kelly starts for the Padres and he has an ERA of 9 in limited action and Alex Wood goes fort the Dodgers. It does concern me that Upton may miss of San Diego but I hope to see 8+ runs.

Appalachian State at ODU

10* under 55

They are expecting rain and wind. A few weeks ago in the rain the game with Norfolk State was 24-10 and last year in bad weather at home against Eastern Michigan was 17-3. Hopefully, ASU doesn't run wild and we see a low scoring game.

10* under 8

Teams have combined to go under 17-4-3 in their last few games on Thursdays, typical getaway day. Hamels allowed 0 walks and 12 K's last game while Bassitt has allowed just one run in each of his last two home starts.

Texas has been hot lately but hopefully, we see a 4-2 type of game.

10* over 7 runs

San Diego has played 88 overs and just 56 unders, the best over ratio in baseball. Cashner has 16 overs and 11 unders and his ERA is 5.03 in his last 3 starts. Peavy has pitched well for the Giants but the Padres have been hitting the ball well lately.

I think we see 7 or more runs. Hopefully, more that 7 so we don't get a push.

10* under 145.5

The series is tied 1-1 and they play game three in Minnesota on Tuesday. I think we see an under and hope we don't see OT. Minny has 8 unders, 3 overs and a push in its last 12 and the under has won 12 of the last 16 meetings. The last two at Minnesota have seen 132 and 136 points. 

10* under 147

These two just played a high scoring game to end the season and now meet in Phoenix for the playoff opener. The Mercury has 36 unders, 16 overs and a push in the last 53 at home and led by inside player Britney Griner.

10* over the total

It is a lot of points but Chip Kelly's team went over in all their preseason games and has a fast paced offense that can run and pass to score points. The game is inside so the weather won't be a factor. Atlanta's Matt Ryan is solid as well.

10* under 45

I think we see a game that stays under the total on Sunday. Rex Ryan was known for defense when he was with the Jets. Buffalo starts a young QB in Tyrod Taylor, who starred at Va Tech but has very little pro experience and goes against the Indy Colts and veteran signal caller Andrew Luck.

This is the only game in the NFL that features two teams that were in the top 10 of defense last year. It does concern me that the Colts could send this over but I think we see 38 to 42 points and under on Sunday.

Colorado vs. San Diego

10pm Tuesday

10* over 7.5 (+100)

The Padres have played 79 overs and just 53 unders this year. These two played a 6-4 game last night that went over. The pitchers are Gray (5-1 o/u with an ERA of 11.13 in his last 3) and Rea (4-1 o/u with a 6.43 ERA in his last 3). Blackmon, Arenado, Gonzalez and Morneau are solid hitters for the Rockies while San Diego has Matt Kemp and Upton.

10* over 7.5

There are some 7's out there. Scherzer has pitched well but the team is just 11-11 in his starts and he hasn't won but 2 of his last 10 starts and they were by one run. 

The Mets should be able to score a few runs with their lineup of David Wright and Murphy. Washington has been red hot and needs a win to stay in the race. Rendon, Zimmerman, Desmond and Bryce Harper have been very hot.

Jon Niese has an ERA of close to 10 in his last 3 starts. I like our chances for an over in this early game on Labor Day.

10* EMU vs. ODU

under 66 points

These two played a 17-3 game last year at ODU in the rain. QB Taylor Heinicke graduated and the new Monarch QB will be getting his first action in college. The ODU defense was poor last season and should improve some in 2015. EMU is predicted to win just one or two games and did allow plenty of points to Michigan State and Florida last year.

ODU should run the ball more this season and that should keep the clock running. We could see a 34-28 game that stays under the total in an early season game.

10* under 66

10* under 73.5

I like the under as the total is the highest of the weekend and all must fall into place to get an over. All we need is for one team to falter and we see a 38-30 final that stays under.

10* under 166.5

We won last night with Atlanta/Indiana over 162 and now Atlanta must play again on back to back nights against a pretty solid team. Elena Della Donne is having an MVP type season. However, 166.5 is a high total. We could see an 84-81 game that stays under. All we need is a 17-15 quarter and we have a good chance at the under.

10* over 7

The Mets have played overs in 10 of 11 while Boston has overs in 22-5-2. Cespedes, Wright and Cuddyer have been solid for the home team while Sandoval, Betts, Ortiz and Bradley are good hitters for the Red Sox.

Atlanta vs. Indiana

#653/654

7pm

10* over 162

This is a high total but Indiana's last 8 home games have gone over while Atlanta has gone over in 9 of 12 overs and 7 of last 8 road games. The Dream's last road game made it to 194 points and the last time these two met it reached 183 points. 8 of the last 11 meetings have gone over. Hopefully, we don't see a 17-14 quarter as we often see in WNBA action.

New York Mets at Philadelphia

#955/956
7pm Thursday
10* over 8.5 runs

The Mets/Phils have gone over the total the last few nights and I hope they continue to score runs. Niese has an ERA of 5.89 in his last 3 starts while Harang has an ERA at 8.47. The Mets have played overs in 9 of their last 10 while the Phils have 26 overs, 6 unders and 4 pushes in their last 36 at home. Also, in the last 80 meetings we have seen 54 overs, 21 unders and 5 pushes.

Granderson, Cespedis, Cuddyer, Murphy, Flores and Conforto have been hot for the Mets while Ryan Howard, Herrera and Rupp have been hot for the home team.

The Mets scored 9 by themselves last night.

10* over 8.5

 NY Mets at Phillies
Wednesday
10* over 8.5

These two went over in the first two meetings. Phillies have played 25 overs, 6 unders, 5 pushes in the last 36 home games and their meetings with the Mets have 53 overs, 21 unders and 5 pushes in the last 79 meetings. Bartolo Colon has allowed 7, 4, 1 and 7 runs in his last 4 road starts and he has allowed 171 hits in 145 innings. Philadelphia starts Eichoff, who doesn't have much experience. Hopefully, both can score as they have in the previous meetings.

10* over 8

Hopefully, these two have some runs left in them. NY has scored 14, 14, 5 and 13 (as I write this on Monday). Flores, Cespedes and David Wright were key hitters in the opener at Philadelphia but it seems everyone got into the action.

The Phils scored 7 and led 7-2 before falling apart. Jerome Williams has allowed 141 hits in 100 innings and his ERA is 6.14 in his last 3 while Noah Snydgaard of the Mets has an ERA of 6.19 in recent starts. The Phils have 66 overs and just 49 unders this season and the last 78 meetings have seen 52 overs, 21 unders, 5 pushes. 

Maybe the Mets can reach the over all by themselves on Tuesday.

10* over 8 runs

10* over 8

Both teams are hitting the ball well lately and the pitchers are giving up runs. I hope we see 9 or more runs on Saturday.

Texas vs. Detroit

#913/914

7pm

10* over 9 runs

Alfredo Simon has 13 overs to go with 9 unders this year and the Tigers have 64 overs and just 49 unders. They are led by Miguel Cabrera, who has been hot and cold this year with some injuries.

Prada starts for Texas and his ERA is near the 5.00 mark. Texas is a few games above .500 which is better than Detroit and led by Prince Fielder, who has nice power.

I like our chances to get to over 9 with the Detroit bullpen and we saw Detroit with 19 overs in a row earlier.

Cleveland at Boston

#963/964

7pm

10* over 9 runs

Boston has scored and allowed quite a few runs lately as they are on a 7-2-1 over run it the last 10. Their bullpen has let them down as they allowed 2 extra inning runs in a 10-8 loss on Sunday.

David Ortiz, Bogaerts and Jackie Bradley have hit well lately. Pablo Sandoval and Hanley Ramirez have missed recent games but may play.

Cleveland has a nice collection of power hitters and men who hit for average. I think we see 10 runs on Monday.

10* over 9

10* under 156.5

I like the under. Atlanta will need to play defense to stay with Minnesota. This is Atlanta's first home game in awhile as they played just one home game in the last 8. These two have 7 overs/14 unders when combined with Minny on the road and the Dream at home.

10* under 147

These two have played their share of unders as the last two have reached 129 and 114. LA is off a battle at Minnesota and returns home to face Seattle. LA has 9 unders in its last 12 while the last 51 meetings have seen 34 unders, 13 overs, 4 pushes. Candace Parker and Ugwumike have played solid defense and take pride in it. Brian Agler used to coach Seattle and is now at LA so he will be familiar with them.

10* under 35

Early preseason games tend to go under as they don't try to show too much and play plenty of guys who won't be around in September. The key is to not have any injuries and have everyone get into the action. Play the under.

10* over the total

I think we see a game in the 154-156 range as Tulsa can score with Williams and Odyssey Sims and LA has been hot with Parker and Ugwiike and Kristi Tolliver.

10* over 9 runs

New York won easily on Tuesday and they have combined to score 16, 15 10, 19, 13, 7 and 26 in their last seven games. Ellsbury, ARod, Teixeira and Chase Headley have been red hot and Boston has played better lately as Ortiz, Sandoval and Napoli are solid hitters. Hopefully, both teams are able to score on Wednesday.

10* over 8.5

The ball is travelling well in Baltimore as the heat is helping the ball carry and both teams have scored 7 or more runs on Thursday and Friday.

10* under 9

Chen of Baltimore has pitched 11 unders in a row. These two did play a high scoring game last night but the Orioles have 40 overs/54 unders this year and under has prevailed 9-3-1 in their last 13 at home. Farmer starts for the Tigers and he has been poor in limited action. Hope to see Chen continue his streak.

10* under 161.5

These two play after the all-star break. Phoenix has Britney Griner inside to rebound and block shots while the Mercury are playing without Taurasi this year. Phoenix has played 4 unders in a row. I think we see an under and hope it stays in the 150's.

10* under 7.5

Dallas Keuchel has had a nice season as an all-star for Houston. He may get some Cy Young votes as well. KC has a solid team and played in the World Series but may struggle vs. the stuff of Keuchel. I think we see a 4-3 type of game that stays under.

10* under 7.5

10* over 2.5

The USA is off a 2-1 loss yo Jamaica in the semifinals and looks to bounce back on Saturday. Many times we see teams lose focus after not winning and having to play in the loser's bracket. Panama will need to score and we have seen that the USA is without Tim Howard in the net. I think we see a 2-1 final.

USA 2

Panama 1

10* over 2.5

Under 226.5

They only scored 224 last year after regulation and 200 in 2013.

Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland
7pm Thursday
under 7.5 (+100)

These two have combined to play 14 unders in a row including all 9 meetings in 2015. The White Sox have been an under team this season, having played 35 overs and 52 unders. Bauer starts for Cleveland and he has 5 overs/12 unders and both starters have 0 overs/3 unders in their last 3 starts and Jeff Samardzija has an ERA of 1.90 in that span. I was hoping to see the total set at 8 but it is 7.5. Playing the streak till it ends.

10* under 7.5 (+100)

  NY Mets at Washington
7pm
#901/902
10* under 7

Jacob Degrom was an all-star for the Mets and has an ERA of 2.14 and has allowed just 84 hits in 113 innings. Ross has limited action but has an ERA of just 2.66. The Nationals have hit well in the last two games but struggled before that so hopefully we see a 3-2 type of score that stays under. The Mets are without slugger David Wright and are in the bottom ten teams in offense.

10* under 7

Washington vs. Tulsa

#653/654

12:30pm

10* under 148.5

These two have combined for 3 overs/10 unders when Tulsa is home and Washington is away. They did play a high scoring game earlier. The Mystics are off a high scoring game on Sunday. Tulsa has lost their last three and did get Sims back but Skylar Diggins is out for the year. Washington plays solid defense. The All-star break is soon and this game will be played early on Tuesday afternoon.

10* over 9

Detroit has played 22 overs/3 unders in their last 25. They have lost badly to Baltimore in the last two days but have solid hitters like Ian Kinsler and JD Martinez. Seattle has Robinson Cano and Nelson Cruz. The two pitchers have struggled lately as Happ and Alfredo Simon have combined for 5 overs in their last 6 starts.

Hopefully, both can score and we get an over.

Baltimore at Detroit
#971/972
7pm
10* over 8 runs

These two played a 7-3 over on Friday and Detroit has played overs in 22 of their last 25 games. They can hit and score runs but also allow runs. Ian Kinsler, JD Martinez and Nick Castellantos are playing well while the Orioles are a solid offensive team with Machado, Chris Davis, JJ Hardy, Adam Jones and Matt Wieters leading the way.

Chris Tillman has good stuff but his ERA is above 5 and David Price just pitched in the All-Star Game. Hopefully, the Orioles can score off him.

10* over 8

10* under 157.5

Chicago has been playing well lately and beat Minnesota at home 90-83 back on July 10. The last few Lynx home games have seen games reach 115, 139 and 127 as they have 2 overs/4 unders at their place. The 127 game was against Phoenix.

Minnesota is not real deep as they have just 4 players average over 6 ppg and have solid inside players like Augustus and Maya Moore can rebound and play solid defense all over the court.

Elena Delle Donne is an offensive force but I hope to see the Lynx slow her down.

10* under 157.5

10* over 153

Atlanta can score as they are led by Angel McCoughtry. Their last three games have been well into the 150's while LA just played an under with Seattle, a rival in the west conference. LA has Kristi Toliver, who scored 40+ in a recent game as well as Ugwumike inside.

5* over 51.5

I think we see a game in the mid-50's.

10* under 152

These two just played a high scoring game at Seattle on Friday night and play each other again on Sunday at 6pm. These two have combined for 53 unders, 22 overs, 3 pushes in their last 78 games on Sunday. Phoenix has Britney Griner inside to block shots and rebound.

10* under 152

10* over 8

The Detroit streak ended at 19 overs on Thursday. Maybe they can start another over streak on Saturday when they face Phil Hughes, who has allowed 2 homers in his last two starts. Alfredo Simon starts for Detroit and his ERA is close to 6.50 in recent outings.

Joe Mauer is a tough hitter for the Twins while the Tigers are without Miguel Cabrera but do have Ian Kinsler, JD Martinez (24 HR's) and Castellantos.

over 8

over 8.5

Detroit has played 19 overs in the last 20. Verlander has an era of 7 & Santana has been out.

10* over 8

Detroit has played 19 overs in a row. We have been riding the streak for over a week. The Tigers score and allow runs as their average game has been 12.33 runs in the streak. Cabrera is out but Kinsler, JD Martinez and Castellantos have been very hot.

Minnesota has Joe Mauer and Sano is hitting .450. The Twins just scored 8 runs vs. the Orioles. Pelprey has an ERA of 9.95 in his last 3 starts.

I am playing the streak till it ends.

10* over 8 runs

10* over 7.5 runs

Detroit and Seattle went over in the 3rd inning on Tuesday. Detroit has played 18 overs in a row and aiming for #19 on Wednesday afternoon. The weather has been hot in Seattle, with 85 degrees on Monday and 80 on Tuesday. Even players like Mike Zunino (.159) and Taylor at .154 got some key hits for Seattle.

Detroit is without Miguel Cabrera but Kinsler, Cespedes, JD Martinez and Casetellantos have hit well.

Detroit can score and give up runs. Let's hope it continues on Wednesday with a 3:40pm eastern start.

10* over 7.5

Detroit at Seattle
Tuesday 10pm
10* over 7.5

The over streak hits 17 and they play Tuesday night with the total set at 7.5. Walker starts for the Mariners and he has pitched well lately and hasn't allowed a walk in his last four starts. However, he has allowed 2 homers in each of his last two starts at home. Hopefully, both teams can score some runs and we see the over streak reach 18.