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Date	Match Up	Rating	Score	Result	Profit	Lead Time	Analysis
12-10-17	Manchester City v. Manchester United +0.5	Top	2-1	Loss	-120	167 h 8 m	Show
This is a 10* play on Manchester United. The Manchester Derby has been rather one-sided over the last two seasons. United is 3-1-1 in the last five head to head matches against City, and the lone loss came by a score of 2-1 last September. The Red Devils are on top form, scoring seven goals in their last two matches. City scored just five times in three matches prior to last week's game at West Ham. They took maximum points in those matches, but failed to impress. Jose Mourino's squad has conceded a Premier League best nine goals in 15 matches this season. Mourino has been known to play for a draw in situations like this, so a conservative game plan would be no surprise. City will be playing a fourth match in just 11 days, and just four days after a trip to the Ukraine. This looks like a tough spot for the road favorite. Take MUTD. GL, Jesse Schule
12-09-17	Illinois v. UNLV -190	Top	82-89	Win	100	14 h 25 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the UNLV Rebels. Illinois has lost three of it's last four games, and the Fighting Illini are coming off an unimpressive 64-57 win over Austin-Peavy, failing to cover as an 18-point favorite. They are 0-2 on the road, and they have failed to cover in four of their last five road games. They don't do well against the tougher teams, covering in just three of their last 10 road games against teams with a winning record. UNLV is off to a surprising start, with a 6-1 home record and a 7-2 overall record. That includes a blowout win over a very good Utah team, and a home loss to Arizona by just three points. This is one of the biggest teams in the country, and they rank 2nd in the nation averaging 46.4 rebounds per game. They also rank in the Top 5 in both points scored and assists per game. The Rebels are 8-1 ATS in their last nine home games, and 35-17-2 ATS in their last 54 non-conference games. UNLV scored 92 points on 54.2 percent shooting in a home win over Oral Roberts in their last game, and they hit 9-of-17 three-point shots in the victory. Illinois has only won 5-of-21 road games over the last three seasons, and I don't like their chances here in Las Vegas. Take UNLV. GL, Jesse Schule
12-09-17	Hurricanes v. Kings -140	Top	2-3	Win	100	24 h 47 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the #LAK. The Carolina Hurricanes are coming off a 5-4 loss at San Jose, blowing a three goal lead. They were up 3-0 after the first period, and led 4-1 with 2:09 left in the second period. The Sharks scored four unanswered goals, including Brent Burns winner in overtime. The Canes have now lost six of their last eight overall, and four straight on the road. The LA Kings are sitting in first place in the Pacific Division, and they rank #1 in the NHL in goals against. They also have the NHL's top penalty killing unit, and that's not good news for the Canes who rank 29th in the league on the power-play. The Kings are hot, coming into this game as winners of seven straight. They have won six of their last seven home games against Carolina, and 20 of their last 28 versus Eastern Conference teams. Carolina has dropped eight of it's last 10 versus Western Conference opponents. Special teams has been a nightmare all year for the Canes, and they are 0-5 on the power-play in their last two games, surrendering a pair of goals on the penalty kill. Take LAK. GL, Jesse Schule
12-09-17	Army v. Navy OVER 45	Top	14-13	Loss	-110	9 h 12 m	Show
This is a 10* play on ARMY@NAVY to go OVER the total. Last year's Army vs Navy game saw the Black Knights end a 14-game losing streak in the annual event. This season I expect another long standing trend to come to an end. These two teams have failed to reach the total in 10 straight meetings, and that has bookmakers coming with an ultra low number here this year. The total of 45 is lower than it has been in any of Navy's games this season, and only three of 11 of Navy's games saw less than 45 combined points. Army also hasn't seen a total lower than this so far in 2017, and they have seen at least 45 combined points in seven of their 11 games. Their last game was a 52-49 loss to North Texas, and they ran for a whopping 534 yards and seven TDs in that contest. The Midshipmen are coming off a pair of losses to Houston and Notre Dame. Their last win came against SMU, and they ran for 559 yards and six TDs in the victory. While Navy is the favorite once again this year, this game is expected to be closer than it has in recent years. Both these teams should put some points on the board, and a competitive game could easily lead to enough points to push this number over. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule
12-07-17	Hurricanes v. Sharks UNDER 5.5	Top	4-5	Loss	-125	16 h 15 m	Show
This is a 10* play on CAR@SJS to go UNDER the total. Scoring is way up in the NHL this season, but tonight's game between Carolina and San Jose features two teams that might not have got the memo. The Sharks rank 29th in the NHL in goals scored, while the Hurricanes rank 27th in the league averaging just 2.7 goals per game. Carolina owns the 28th ranked power play in the league, scoring on just over 16 percent of their man advantage opportunities. The Sharks rank 2nd in the league in goals against, holding opponents to just 2.3 goals per game. They have the league's second best penalty kill, conceding goals on less than 14 percent of their short handed situations. The Canes have gone under in four straight road games, while the Sharks have gone under in five of their last six versus Eastern Conference teams. The Sharks have gone under in 19 of their 25 games overall this season, which likely makes them the best bet in the league to go under. Adding to the value here, the total for this game (5.5), is actually higher than it was in each of the last five head to head meetings between the two teams. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
12-05-17	Wizards v. Blazers -5.5	Top	106-92	Loss	-109	13 h 27 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Portland Blazers. The Blazers are badly in need of a solid performance after suffering a 123-116 home loss to an undermanned New Orleans Pelicans team over the weekend. Their problems pale in comparison to those of the visiting Washington Wizards. Without John Wall the Wizards were held to just 69 points in a historic loss at Utah last night. Playing on the road in the second game of a back to back without their best player, a similar result could be expected here tonight. The home team is 15-7 ATS in the last 22 meetings between the two teams, and this looks like a particularly favorable spot for the Blazers. While Portland is healthy, poor play in recent games is cause for concern. Tonight's game presents a golden opportunity for them to snap out of a funk, and they should be primed to take advantage of a hurting Wizards team. "I play against whoever's out there," said Damian Lillard. "I'm always up for a challenge. Everybody knows that. But I ain't crazy. If John Wall's not playing, I'm not going to be like, 'Man, I'm mad. I wish he was playing." The Blazers are 3-0-1 ATS in their last four versus the NBA Southeast. Take Portland. GL, Jesse Schule
12-04-17	Bruins v. Predators -130	Top	3-5	Win	100	19 h 25 m	Show
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12-03-17	Eagles -190 v. Seahawks	Top	10-24	Loss	-190	156 h 11 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Philadelphia Eagles. The Seattle Seahawks have been one of the league's strongest home teams over the past several seasons, so it seems odd to see them as a significant underdog here at home this week. Injuries have taken their toll on this team though, with Kam Chancellor and Richard Sherman both done for the season. Earl Thomas, Bobby Wagner and Shaq Griffin are also banged up. They have a tough assignment against the Eagles, as Philly ranks 1st in the NFL against the run, allowing just 65 rushing yards per game. Seattle's banged up running backs have struggled. Seattle is barely averaging 100 rushing yards per game, ranking 20th. The Seahawks have lost back to back home games to Washington and Atlanta, and it doesn't get any easier this week against an Eagles team coming in riding a nine game winning streak. Philly has allowed 10 points or less in three of their last four games, and with Seattle battling so many injuries on both sides of the ball, I can see the Eagles winning big on the West Coast. Take Philly. GL, Jesse Schule
12-02-17	Pelicans v. Blazers -3.5	Top	123-116	Loss	-110	17 h 3 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Portland Blazers. The Blazers are coming off a home loss to Milwaukee, and they are now 7-3 in their last 10 overall. They have a home record of 7-5, and they sit in fourth place in the Western Conference. Portland will host the Pelicans tonight, and New Orleans has lost three straight. Anthony Davis left last night's game in Utah with a groin injury, and the Pelicans blew a lead in the fourth quarter losing by a score of 114-108. They have lost five of their last six visits to Portland, and the average margin of victory in those games was greater than 10 points. The prognosis for Davis is bleak, here is a quote from ESPN in the game recap of last night's game: "They eventually carried the All-Star off because he couldn't put any pressure on one of his legs. He was immediately placed in a wheelchair and taken to the training room." The home team is 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings between these two teams, and New Orleans has failed to cover in five of their last six at Portland. The Pelicans are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 games playing on back to back nights. Take POR. GL, Jesse Schule
12-02-17	Ohio State v. Wisconsin +7	Top	27-21	Win	100	58 h 12 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Wisconsin Badgers. The Ohio State Buckeyes are asked to cover a seven point spread in the BIG10 Championship game against undefeated Wisconsin. The Badgers haven't been getting a lot of love, because most people believe they've had a soft schedule. While that might be true, the reality is that when they've played the better teams in the BIG10, they have dominated. Both teams have played Indiana, Iowa and Michigan. The Buckeyes were losing at Indiana until midway through the third quarter, before scoring 28 unanswered points to win 49-21. The Badgers beat Indiana by a score of 45-17, and led for the majority of the game. Of course the Buckeyes were blown out in a 55-24 loss at Iowa, while the Badgers went into Iowa and won 38-14. Ohio State went down 14-0 early in last week's win at Michigan, but rallied in the second half to win 31-20. The Badgers 24-10 win over Michigan was even more one-sided than the score would indicate. I don't think this year's Ohio State team is as good as it was a year ago, and they needed overtime to beat the Badgers 30-23 last season. A lot of people will remember that two years ago the Buckeyes beat the Badgers 59-0 with Cardale Jones at quarterback in 2015. Aside from that game, over the last five seasons each game in this series has been decided by seven points or less. The underdog is 5-0-1 ATS in the last six meetings, and I'll take the points here with the undefeated badgers. Take WIS. GL, Jesse Schule
11-29-17	Grizzlies v. Spurs -8	Top	95-104	Win	100	31 h 44 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the San Antonio Spurs. The Memphis Grizzlies have lost eight in a row, and they have fired head coach David Fizdale. It isn't uncommon for teams to turn things around after a coaching change, but the Grizzlies have more than their fair share of problems. Starting PG Mike Conley has missed the last six games with an Achilles injury, and he won't be back anytime soon. Backup PG Mario Chalmers is banged up, listed as day to day. Chandler Parsons left the last game with a sore knee, and Brandon Wright has missed four games with a groin injury. The Grizzlies have lost five straight at San Antonio, and four of those give losses came by double digits. Despite the injury to Kawhi Leonard, the Spurs are 9-2 at home, and just three games back of first place Houston in the West. They welcomed back Tony Parker on Monday, and they are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 home games versus teams with a losing record. Memphis has failed to cover in four of it's last five road games, and is 3-13 ATS in it's last 16 overall. Take SA. GL, Jesse Schule
11-29-17	Liverpool v. Stoke City OVER 3	Top	3-0	Push	0	16 h 55 m	Show
This is a 10* play on Liverpool vs Stoke to go OVER the total. Stoke City is only three points clear of the relegation zone, and only Everton has conceded more goals this season than the Potters. They normally do play well at home though, and they are 2-2-2 at BET365 Stadium this season. Their last home match was a 2-2 draw versus Leicester City, and they've scored five goals in their last three matches. Liverpool has scored seven goals in it's last three matches, and they have conceded four. Only the top two clubs (Manchester and Manchester City) have scored more goals this season than the Reds. These two teams have scored a whopping 13 goals in the last three head to head meetings, and I expect another high scoring game here in this game. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule
11-27-17	Ducks v. Blackhawks -172	Top	3-7	Win	100	31 h 3 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Chicago Blackhawks. The Anaheim Ducks are coming into Chicago as losers of three straight, and injuries are piling up. Already without Ryan Kesler, Ryan Getzlaf and Patrick Eaves, leading scorer Rickard Rakell is now sidelined indefinitely with an upper body injury. The Ducks rank 27th in the league in scoring, and they face a Chicago team that has been very solid defensively. Chicago has scored 14 goals while winning three of it's last four overall. "I think we're starting to settle in as a team," said captain Jonathan Toews. "We're starting to see what it takes for us to be a good team and what it's going to take to win games the rest of the season (with) how tight our conference and division (are)." Chicago's starting goaltender Corey Crawford is 12-6-2 with a 1.92 GAA and .930 save percentage in 21 career games against Anaheim. The Ducks have lost eight of their last 10 when playing on one day's rest, and given all the injuries, they are going to be hard pressed to improve on those numbers. Take CHI. GL, Jesse Schule
11-26-17	Calgary v. Toronto UNDER 53.5	Top	24-27	Win	100	7 h 3 m	Show
This is a 10* play on UNDER in the Grey Cup. The Calgary Stampeders were by far the best defensive team in the CFL this season, and I like their chances of completely shutting down Ricky Ray here in the Grey Cup. The Stamps won both games during the regular season, and they knocked Ricky Ray out of a 41-24 win at Toronto. Calgary won by a score of 23-7 at home just a few weeks later. With freezing temperatures and wind and snow in the forecast, we should expect a low scoring game here in Ottawa. The Stamps have gone under in three of their last four overall, and these two teams have failed to reach the total in four of the last six head to head meetings. Calgary has gone under in four of it's last five road games, and six of it's last seven versus a team with a winning record. These two teams ranked 1st and 2nd in quarterback sacks this season. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
11-25-17	Notre Dame v. Stanford UNDER 56	Top	20-38	Loss	-110	117 h 17 m	Show
This is a 10* play on ND@STAN to go UNDER the total. The Stanford Cardinal might be scoreboard watching on Saturday night, as the final score between Washington State and Washington is far more important than the result of their game against the Irish. Both Notre Dame and Stanford are coming off low scoring games, with Stanford beating Cal 17-14, and Notre Dame beating Army by a score of 24-17. The Cardinal have struggled to score since Bryce Love injured his ankle, and the last thing they want to do is give him a heavy workload here against Notre Dame. With a probable meeting against USC in the PAC12 Championship game looming large, it's likely that Love is used sparingly here this week. These teams have a history of playing close, low scoring games, with the under cashing in six of the last seven meetings. Stanford has been playing far better defense in recent weeks, and the Cardinal have failed to reach the total in six of their last seven overall. They were impressive in a home win over Washington, holding the Huskies to just 135 rushing yards. Notre Dame has been involved in some high scoring games this season, but the Irish have failed to reach the total in seven of their last 10 when playing on grass. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
11-25-17	Washington State +10.5 v. Washington	Top	14-41	Loss	-110	66 h 35 m	Show
This is an 8* play on the Washington State Cougars. This is as good as a Washington State team that I have seen in the Mike Leach era, and the Cougars have a chance to punch their ticket to the PAC12 Championship Game with a win this week. Standing in their way is rival Washington, and the Huskies laid a beating on them in last year's Apple Cup. Things have changed though, and this year the Huskies are already eliminated from advancing to the conference championship game. The Huskies offense has struggled the last few weeks, losing 30-22 at Stanford and hanging on to beat Utah 33-30 at home last week. Senior quarterback Luke Falk is coming off back to back games with 300+ yards and three TDs. Huskies coach Chris Peterson acknowledges that it's going to be tough to stop the PAC12's leading passer: "Of course Luke Falk has been in that system forever," Petersen said. "I mean, is he ever going to graduate? He's been there forever. He knows that system inside and out. "I think he looks better. He looks more comfortable. He has a great feel for when the rush is coming, he'll get it out and when it's not, he'll hang onto the ball and let his guys work. There's a reason that they are where they are right now and what they're playing for." The Cougars have already proved that they can compete with the big boys, beating USC at home in September. I like their chances of keeping this game close, with so much at stake. Take WSU. GL, Jesse Schule
11-24-17	Grizzlies v. Nuggets -5.5	Top	92-104	Win	100	19 h 50 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Denver Nuggets. Both the Nuggets and the Grizzlies are dealing with injuries to star players, as Paul Millsap and Mike Conley are each expected to be sidelined for several weeks. The Nuggets are still in fairly good shape, with plenty of depth at PF with players like Kenneth Faried, Trey Lyles and Juan Hernangomez. The same can't be said for the Grizzlies, who have lost six straight, four of those games without their starting PG. Backup Mario Chalmers struggled in a home loss to Dallas on Wednesday, shooting just 2-of-11 from the field. He's shooting just .358 percent from the field this season, and a woeful .208 percent from beyond the arc. The Grizzlies haven't covered the spread in any of their six losses during this losing skid, and this looks like a tough spot playing at altitude in Denver. The Nuggets are 7-2 at home, and are coming off a loss at Houston. They are 20-8 ATS in their last 28 games following a straight up loss. Take DEN. GL, Jesse Schule
11-23-17	Chargers +1 v. Cowboys	Top	28-6	Win	100	77 h 48 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the LA Chargers. The Chargers have won three of their last four against the Cowboys, and two of those three wins came in Dallas. They catch the Boys at a good time, as Ezekiel Elliott is serving a suspension, and LT Tyron Smith and LB Sean Lee have missed the last two games. Lee won't play versus the Chargers, while Smith remains questionable, and is also likely to miss another game. Dak Prescott is finding life in the NFL a whole lot tougher without the security of Elliot running behind the best offensive line in football. He threw for just 145 yards and three INTs on 18-of-31 passing in the loss to the Eagles. The Chargers have won four of their last six games, and Philip Rivers is playing as well as he ever has. The veteran threw for 251 yards and a pair of TDs on 20-of-32 passing in the 54-24 win over the Bills last week. The Chargers defense ranks in the top 10 in the NFL against the pass, and they rank 3rd in the league in sacks. That's terrible news for Dak Prescott who has been sacked 12 times in the last two weeks. There are so many problems for Dallas to address, and just a few days between games. It seems like Mission Impossible for America's Team. Take LAC. GL, Jesse Schule
11-22-17	Golden Knights v. Ducks -155	Top	4-2	Loss	-155	25 h 36 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Anaheim Ducks. Here is what I said about the Golden Knights before there were blown out in an 8-2 loss at Edmonton: "The Las Vegas Golden Knights shocked the hockey world by winning eight of their first nine games. That had never been done before by an expansion team, but the Knights were fortunate to have a pretty solid roster in their first season. Perhaps their most valuable asset is their starting goaltender Marc Andre Fleury, a veteran with multiple Stanley Cup rings as a starter with the Pittsburgh Penguins. When Fleury went out with an injury, backup Malcom Subban won back-to-back starts. When he went down with an injury, third stringer Oscar Dansk won three straight. Dansk was also lost to injury, leaving the Knights with their fourth string goaltender Maxime Lagace. It's perhaps no surprise that they have lost five of their last seven games, and Lagace's 3.58 GAA ranks 37th in the league." Lagace allowed just two goals on 29 shots in a home win over LA his last time out, but he's 2-5 with a 4.12 GAA in seven starts on the road. The Ducks have won three straight, and starter John Gibson stopped 50 shots in a 3-2 win over the Florida Panthers in his last start. Anaheim is getting healthier, welcoming back defenseman Cam Fowler who played over 23 minutes in Monday's win over the Sharks. Fowler had missed the past month with a leg injury, and his return should help the power-play that ranks just 22nd in the league. Anaheim has been one of the league's best teams killing penalties, ranking 5th with an 84.7 percent kill rate. \ Take ANA. GL, Jesse Schule
11-22-17	Bulls v. Jazz -8.5	Top	80-110	Win	100	22 h 48 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Utah Jazz. The Jazz have struggled since the injury to Rudy Gobert, losing eight of their last 10 overall. They are in a good spot here tonight though, hosting the bottom feeders of the NBA (Chicago). The Bulls are playing on back to back nights, and also their third game in four nights. This looks like a throw away game for a team that is angling itself for a high lottery pick in the draft, rather than competing for a playoff spot. Rodney Hood scored 31 points on 12-of-21 shooting in a win over the Magic on Saturday, and he should prove to be a handful for a Bulls team that ranks 27th in the league in three-point defense. Some might expect the loss of shot blocking specialist Gobert to result in a more high scoring game, but according to the data that doesn't seem to be the case. Gobert only missed one game last season, but was sidelined for Utah's first three games in their first round playoff series versus the Clippers. Two of those three games saw less than 200 combined points. The previous season saw a stretch where Gobert missed 18 consecutive games, and in 13 of those games the combined score was less than 200 points. The Jazz are ranked 5th in the NBA in opponent's scoring average, holding opponents to an average of 101.1 points per game. I expect them to hold the Bulls to fewer than 90 points here in a double-digit home win. Take UTAH. GL, Jesse Schule
11-20-17	Utah +1.5 v. Ole Miss	Top	83-74	Win	100	14 h 50 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Utah Utes. The Ole Miss Rebels remained undefeated after beating Georgia State by a score of 77-72 at home on Friday. They had to rally from behind, trailing by eight points at the half in that game. The Utes are 3-0, and their wins have all been blowouts, by an average margin of well over 20 points. Utah was 20-12 last season, but only four of those losses came against unranked teams. I bet on Utah in their last game, a blowout win at home over Missouri. Here is what I said before that game: "The Utes have won their first two games by a combined 61 points. The Utes have four seniors in their starting lineup, along with junior guard Sedrick Barefield who leads the team in scoring.. Utah finished fourth in the PAC12 last year, with a home record of 14-3. Senior guard Gabe Bealer scored a team high 20 points and shot 6-of-8 from beyond the arc in the win over MVSU." With so much experienced talent, I can't see why Utah would be an underdog in a late game in Las Vegas. The Utes have dominated on the boards, and they are shooting for a higher percentage both from the field and the free throw line than the Rebels. Utah is 4-0 ATS in it's last four games against SEC teams. Take UTAH. GL, Jesse Schule
11-20-17	Falcons v. Seahawks OVER 45	Top	34-31	Win	100	42 h 54 m	Show
This is an 8* play on ATL@SEA to go OVER the total. The Seahawks have held five of their last six opponents to less than 20 points, but the loss of Richard Sherman and Kam Chancellor is likely to hurt their defense. They host the Atlanta Falcons on Monday Night Football, and Atlanta is coming off a 27-7 home win over Dallas. Matt Ryan has had an off year, but he has a history of putting up big numbers against the Seahawks. He faced Seattle twice last year, throwing for over 300 yards in both games, including a 26-24 loss at Seattle. The Falcons knocked Seattle out of the playoffs with a 36-20 home win in the first round. These two teams have a history of playing high scoring games, as six of the last seven head to head meetings have gone over the total. The total for this game is actually lower than it was in each of the last four meetings. The Falcons leading rusher is expected to miss the game due to a concussion, and Seattle has struggled to run the ball all season long. We should expect to see both teams air it out early and often. Russell Wilson ranks 3rd in the NFL in passing yards, and he's thrown for 749 yards and six TDs in his last two home games. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule
11-20-17	Jets v. Predators -135	Top	3-5	Win	100	12 h 1 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Nashville Predators. I had the Preds in a 5-2 home win over Colorado on Saturday, and here is what I said prior to the opening faceoff: "The Predators have been one of the best home teams in the NHL in recent seasons, and not much has changed in that department this year. Nashville is 5-1 at home, and starting goaltender Pekka Rinne is 5-0-1 with a 2.61 GAA and a .908 save percentage in six home starts." Rinne stopped 29-of-31 shots in the victory, as Colorado scored twice in the final five minutes in a game that Nashville led 5-0 halfway through the third period. The Jets are flying high, coming into tonight's game with the second best record in the Central Division. It's quite the turnaround for a team that missed the playoffs last year. While Winnipeg is surely improved, I am skeptical about the Jets hot start. Their last six wins have come against teams that also missed the playoffs last season. They have always had a tough time winning games in Nashville, losing nine of their last 12 at Bridgeston Arena. The home team has won four straight in this series, and that's a trend that I expect to continue in Music City tonight. Take NAS. GL, Jesse Schule
11-19-17	Eagles -170 v. Cowboys	Top	37-9	Win	100	152 h 43 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles are flying high after picking up Jay Ajayi from the Dolphins. The best team in the NFL got better, while the overrated Cowboys lost their star running back. It's not just the loss of Elliot, but their star left tackle and their best linebacker are also expected to miss this game. Ajayi was brilliant in his debut, running for 77 yards and a TD on just eight carries. Wentz has plenty of weapons to work with, while Dak will be expected to carry the load without much help. The Cowboys are a disaster waiting to happen, and I think their season goes up in smoke on Sunday night. Take PHI. GL, Jesse Schule
11-19-17	Boise State +1 v. Iowa State	Top	64-75	Loss	-110	19 h 24 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Boise State Broncos. I bet against Iowa State as a double-digit favorite in their win over Appalachian State, and the Cyclones won that game 104-98. Here is what I said before tip off: "Iowa State has struggled after losing all five starters from last year. The Cyclones lost their season opener by double-digits at Missouri, and then they lost by almost 20 points at home to Milwaukee. Iowa State has been hammered on the boards, and rebounding appears to be a strength for the mountaineers. Senior guard Donovan Jackson had a tough game for the Cyclones in the loss to Milwaukee, shooting just 2-fo-11 and 0-for-4 from beyond the arc." Jackson is second on the team in scoring, despite shooting just 34 percent from the field in four games. The Cyclones have allowed opponents to average 81 points per game on 47.1 percent shooting during a 2-2 start. Boise State comes in with a 4-0 record, and they have held opponents to 63 points per game on 37.7 percent shooting. Chandler Hutchison led the team in scoring last year, and the 6"7 guard is back for his senior year. Boise State has an experienced team that can play at a high level on both offense and defense. I like the Broncos to win big. Take BSU. GL, Jesse Schule
11-18-17	Texas-Arlington v. BYU -6.5	Top	89-75	Loss	-110	24 h 59 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the BYU Cougars. The Cougars are coming off an impressive road win at Princeton, beating the Tigers by a score of 65-56. They return home to face the University of Texas Arlington, and this game comes with a huge revenge angle. The Mavericks defeated BYU by a score of 105-89 in last year's NIT Tournament. That was one of two games last season where the Mavs scored over 100 points, and they shot over 55 percent from the field in the victory. They were nowhere near as impressive in an 85-80 home win over Loyola Marymount in their season opener. They were out-rebounded 39-29 in that game, and rallied late to come from behind and win. They lost their first three road games last season, two of those losses came by a double-digit margin. The Cougars were 14-3 at home last year, and finished third in the WCC behind Gonzaga and St. Mary's. BYU has plenty of experience in the starting lineup, returning three of last year's starters, and getting Zac Seljaas back from a one year mission. Seljaas was a starter two seasons ago, and he's scored in double-digits in each of the first two games this season. Take BYU. GL, Jesse Schule
11-18-17	Arizona University v. Oregon OVER 74	Top	28-48	Win	100	85 h 0 m	Show
This is a 10* play on ARI@ORE to go OVER the total. The Ducks have been hit hard by injuries this season, especially at quarterback. Starter Justin Herbert was lost for the season, and his backup Taylor Alie has missed the last three games. The senior is hoping to be cleared in time to play here in the Ducks home game against Arizona. Third string quarterback Braxton Burmeister got the start in Oregon's last home game, and he was only asked to attempt a dozen passes. He was 9-of-12 for 47 yards and a TD, leading the Ducks to a 41-20 win over Utah. Royce Freeman and Tony Brooks-James each ran for over 100 yards in the win. The Ducks should be able to put points on the board against this 114th ranked Arizona defense. The Wildcats have played three road games versus PAC12 teams, and they have allowed more than 40 points in all three of those games. They have also scored more than their fair share of points, winning five of their last six and scoring an average of 48.8 points in those wins. Both these teams have a history of playing high scoring games, Oregon has gone over in 51 of it's last 69 home games. The Wildcats have gone over in 26 of their last 36 overall. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule
11-18-17	Tottenham Hotspur v. Arsenal OVER 3	Top	0-2	Loss	-100	166 h 15 m	Show
This is a 10* play on Arsenal vs Tottenham to go OVER the total. The Spurs sit third in the English Premier League, scoring 20 goals in 11 matches. They face a tough test this weekend at the Emirates, as Arsenal has scored 13 goals while winning all five home matches so far. The Gunners have not played well defensively, conceding seven goals in their last five matches. Most recently they lost 3-1 at Manchester City, and Arsene Wenger came under fire for making some questionable coaching decisions in that match. Harry Kane is tied for the Premier League lead in scoring eight goals so far this season, while Arsenal forward Alexandre Lacazette is not far behind with six goals. These teams each possess great talent, but Tottenham comes in as the favorite. I predict that Spurs win in a high scoring game at Emirates. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule
11-14-17	Michigan State +3 v. Duke	Top	81-88	Loss	-115	14 h 41 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Michigan State Spartans. For the second consecutive year, the Blue Devils will play the nation's #2 ranked team in their third game of the season. Last year #5 ranked Duke lost by a score of 74-63 to #2 ranked Kentucky in Chicago. This year the Blue Devils are ranked #1, despite a starting lineup that features four freshman. The new faces have impressed against lesser opponents, much like last season when Duke scored over 200 points in wins over Sienna and Bryant in it's first two games. The Blue Devils lost four of seven games against ranked teams last season, and crashed out of the NCAA Tournament in an 82-66 loss to Oregon. The #2 ranked Spartans are a more experienced squad, four of their five starters played in last year's 78-69 loss to Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Miles Bridges led the team in scoring last year, and he returns for his sophomore season. The 6"7 guard scored scored 20 points on 9-of-15 shooting, pulling in 10 rebounds in 27 minutes in the Spartans season opener. While Duke tops the pre-season polls, there are plenty of reasons for skepticism. This is exactly why the ESPN BPI (Basketball Power Index) has them ranked 14th. It's not the talented freshman in the starting lineup that are the real concern, it's the lack of returning talent that is coming off the bench. I tend to agree with the BPI, and I think this lack of experience really has the potential to be a problem here early in the season in such a high profile game. Take MSU. GL, Jesse Schule
11-13-17	Wolves v. Jazz UNDER 208	Top	109-98	Win	100	17 h 40 m	Show
10*
11-13-17	Coll Of Charleston v. Wichita State -16.5	Top	63-81	Win	100	19 h 20 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Wichita State Shockers. Expectations are high for the Wichita State Shockers, who were 31-5 overall last season, once again finishing at the top of the Missouri Valley Conference. This year's squad is expected to rival the 2013 team that went to the Final Four with Ron Baker and Fred Van Fleet. They have four seniors in the starting lineup, and sophomore guard Landry Shamet who was the second leading scorer last year. They scored 109 points on 60.9 percent shooting in a 50+ point win in their season opener. The Shockers won their first five games last season, all of those wins coming by at least a 25 point margin. Perhaps the most impressive of those wins was an 82-47 win over LSU at a neutral site. They play tonight at home against the College of Charleston, a team who's first three losses last year came by an average margin of 21 points. They didn't look very impressive beating Sienna in their season opener. They shot just 32.9 percent from the field, and 20 percent from beyond the arc in that game. Charleston's leading rebounder, and second leading scorer from last season missed the game against Sienna with a knee injury. The status of All-CAA forward Jarrell Brantley for tonight's game is still unknown. The Shockers have been a great bet as a home favorite, and they are 5-1 ATS in their last six when asked to cover double-digits. Take WICH. GL, Jesse Schule
11-12-17	Patriots v. Broncos OVER 46	Top	41-16	Win	100	83 h 49 m	Show
This is a 10* play on NE@DEN to go OVER the total. The Broncos defense used to be called the "no fly zone", but after giving up 51 points in a loss to the Eagles, that nick name is no longer appropriate. The Broncos host the Patriots this week, and with very little left to play for, I expect another half-hearted effort from the defense. The Patriots come in as winner of four straight, and they've played a lot better defense of late. This looks like it could be a tough game for New England to get up for, and the Pats have failed to cover in six of their last eight at Denver. History tells us to expect plenty of scoring when the Patriots are coming off a bye week, as the over is 6-1 in the last seven such situations. New England leads the NFL averaging 302 passing yards per game. As well as they've played defensively in recent weeks, they still rank below average allowing 22.4 points per game this season. I expect to see a high scoring game on Sunday night. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule
11-12-17	Yale v. Wisconsin -14	Top	61-89	Win	100	14 h 21 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Wisconsin Badgers. Last year the Badgers finished second in the BIG10 with a record of 27-10. They had another strong run in the NCAA Tournament, losing in the Sweet 16 to Florida (by one point in overtime). They will have to replace four of five starters from last year's team, but only one of those players was really a star. Leading rebounder Ethan Happ is back for his junior year, and he scored 20 points and pulled in 11 rebounds in the Badgers season opener (85-50 win over SCST). Happ averaged 14 points per game last year, while Bronson Koenig led the team with 14.5 points per game. Koenig was a decent role player, but he was a terrible shooter at times. His replacement D'Mitrik Trice may well prove to be a better player. He shot 3-of-6 from beyond the arc, and scored 13 points in the first game of the season. Khalil Iverson, Andy Van Vliet and Brevin Pritzl will all move into the starting lineup, but all of them have experience playing a significant role last season. We can expect Wisconsin to be just as dominant on defense, and on the boards as they have been in recent seasons. The seven footer Van Vliet scored 18 points and pulled in eight rebounds in 22 minutes on Friday. The Badgers host the Yale Bulldogs, who are coming off a blowout loss at Creighton. The Badgers won their first six home games last season by an average margin of well over 20 points per game. That includes wins over Syracuse and Oklahoma. Three of their first four home games in conference play were 20+ point wins against Rutgers, Penn State and Ohio State. I think it's asking way too much from the Bulldogs to keep this game close. Take WIS. GL, Jesse Schule
11-11-17	Canucks v. Sharks -170	Top	0-5	Win	100	12 h 59 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the San Jose Sharks. The Vancouver Canucks are in the middle of a rebuild, so it was a little shocking to see them win six of their first 10 games. They have since lost 4-of-6, looking a lot more like the team that had the second worst record in the NHL last season. They will play on the road at San Jose tonight, and this has been a tough matchup for Vancouver in recent seasons. These teams played five times in 2017, and the Sharks are 5-0 in those games. They out-scored the Canucks 6-2 in their two home games during that span. San Jose ranks 4th in the league in goals against, and they boast the 2nd best penalty killing unit. San Jose has won four of their last five home games, and the one loss during that span came to the league leading Lightning. They have won a whopping 20 of their last 26 meetings with the Vancouver Canucks. Take SJS. GL, Jesse Schule
11-11-17	Notre Dame v. Miami-FL UNDER 57.5	Top	8-41	Win	100	107 h 37 m	Show
This is a 10* play on ND@MIA to go UNDER the total. The Miami Hurricanes are 8-0, but there are still plenty of experts questioning if this team is truly a contender. We will find out this Saturday when they host Notre Dame, in what will be the biggest game of the week. The winner will have a clear path to the College Football Playoffs, while the loser will effectively be eliminated from playoff contention. With two great teams playing for such high stakes, we should see a great battle between two of the country's best defenses. The Canes held Virginia Tech to just 10 points, and 299 total yards in a 28-10 win last week. The Irish have played ranked teams just twice this season, and both of those games went under the total. They lost 20-19 at home to Georgia, and beat NC State 35-14 at home. Their win at Michigan State came before the Spartans were ranked in the Top 25. While that game went over the total (38-18), the combined points still fall short of the listed number for this game. These two teams have failed to reach the total in two of the last three head to head meetings, and none of those games saw a combined total higher than 57 points. The Hurricanes have gone under in five of their last six home games, while the Irish have failed to reach the total in 25 of their last 37 versus ACC teams. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
11-10-17	Bruins v. Maple Leafs -141	Top	2-3	Win	100	8 h 5 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Leafs didn't have their star forward and leading scorer for Wednesday's game against Minnesota, but they won by a score of 4-2. They host the Boston Bruins tonight, and it's still unclear if Auston Matthews will play. They won't get any sympathy from the Bruins though, as Brad Marchand (upper body), David Krejci (back), David Backes (colon surgery), Ryan Spooner (groin), Adam McQuaid (broken leg) and Noel Acciari (finger) all out of the lineup. The Bruins are also expected to rest starting goaltender Tuukka Rask tonight, allowing him to be fresh for tomorrow night's game in Boston. The Bruins have just one win in five road games this season, and they are 1-5 in their last six versus the Leafs. Toronto swept the season series last year, winning both home games by a combined score of 8-3. Fredrick Anderson was the game's 1st star in Wednesday's win over the Wild, and he's 4-0 with a 2.25 GAA in his last four starts against the Bruins. Take TOR. GL, Jesse Schule
11-09-17	Red Wings v. Flames -160	Top	3-6	Win	100	22 h 16 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Calgary Flames. The Flames made the playoffs last season, but crashed out in the first round in a 4-0 series loss to the Ducks. They are still one of the youngest teams in the league, and they appear to have a bright future. The Detroit Red Wings on the other hand missed the playoffs for the first time in 25 years, and they are a team that is still in a rebuilding mode. Calgary is coming to the end of a seven game home-stand, and has won three of five games. Mike Smith started all five of those games, and the veteran netminder was on top of his game, posting a .913 save percentage. Detroit is at the end of a long road trip, during a stretch where seven of their last eight games have been on the road. These teams played twice last year, and the Flames won both games by an identical 3-2 score. The Flames have had plenty of success against Eastern Conference teams, winning 12 of their last 16. The Wings are flying high looking for a Western Canada Hat Trick, but I expect them to come crashing down in flames here in Cow Town. Take CAL. GL, Jesse Schule
11-06-17	Lions v. Packers	Top	30-17	Win	100	184 h 18 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Detroit Lions. The Lions have lost three straight, but I like their chances of getting back on track on Monday night in Green Bay. The Packers were getting by on smoke and mirrors and Aaron Rodgers magic, but since his injury the reality has set in. Green Bay tried to lean on it's running game in a home loss to New Orleans, and they might look to do the same here. The Lions are one of the best in the NFL when it comes to defending the run, ranking 5th in yards allowed per attempt. Brett Hundley has completed just 52 percent of his passes, with four INTs and just one touchdown pass since coming in to replace Aaron Rodgers. Detroit has an opportunistic defense that can really take advantage of rookie mistakes. Darius Slay and Glover Quinn each have three INTs, and they will be looking to add to those starts here in Green Bay. The Lions may have a losing record, but they should have scored a game winning TD that was controversially reversed against Atlanta, and the potential game winning drive against Pittsburgh stopped short on the five yard line last week against Pittsburgh. Mathew Stafford threw for over 400 yards against the Steelers #1 ranked pass defense, and he should have plenty of success against a banged up Packers defense. Take DET. GL, Jesse Schule
11-04-17	Arizona +7.5 v. USC	Top	35-49	Loss	-110	146 h 35 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Arizona Wildcats. Arizona is the hottest team in the PAC12, coming into Pasadena off four straight wins over Colorado, UCLA, Cal and Washington State. They scored 45+ points in all four of those wins, doing the bulk of the damage on the ground. That could spell trouble for a USC team that ranks 87th nationally against the run. Two weeks ago they were manhandled in a 49-14 loss to Notre Dame. The Irish ran for 377 yards and five TDs in the win. The Trojans are 5-0 at home, but have failed to cover in four of those five wins. Most recently they beat Utah by a score of 28-27, needing a failed two-point conversion by the Utes to escape with the win. The Wildcats are 3-0 on the road, and their two losses this season both came in games decided by less than seven points. I expect this game to come right down to the wire, last score wins. Take ARI. GL, Jesse Schule
11-04-17	Blue Jackets v. Lightning -125	Top	4-5	Win	100	9 h 24 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Tampa Bay Lighting. The Bolts are sitting at the top of the NHL standings, and they are just a slight favorite at home to Columbus tonight. I bet on Tampa in a win over Florida Monday, and here is what I said before the opening faceoff: "Starting goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy has won his last eight starts, and he leads the league in wins. Steven Stamkos leads the league in points, and another Tampa player Nikita Kucherov leads the league in scoring with 12 goals in his first 12 games played. The Lightning have been firing on all cylinders on the power-play, converting on almos one of every three attempts." They scored eight goals in a blowout win over the Panthers, but then returned home to lose to the New York Rangers. The Blue Jackets are coming off a 7-3 win at Florida, but I don't like their chances of taking two points away from this game in Tampa. The Lightning have won nine of their last 10 when playing on one day's rest, while Columbus is just 3-10 in their last 13 such situations. Take TB. GL, Jesse Schule
11-04-17	Edmonton v. Saskatchewan UNDER 54	Top	28-13	Win	100	20 h 56 m	Show
This is a 10* play on EDM@SASK to go UNDER the total. It's no surprise that in the final week of the CFL season, scoring is down. Both Friday games saw fewer than 50 points combined, and points should be hard to come by in a snow storm in Regina. Neither of these teams saw a combined 50 points in last week's games, with the Riders defeating Montreal 37-12, and Edmonton beating Calgary by a score of 29-20. Both teams have recently bolstered their backfield, with a pair of start running backs. C.J. Gable and Trent Richardson have each played a big role in the success of their team. The winner of this game will play Winnipeg in the Western Conference Semi Final, however the consolation prize isn't too bad either. The loser will play at either Toronto or Ottawa in the Eastern Conference (Crossover) Semi Final. Playing an Eastern Conference team is arguably an easier matchup, as Winnipeg has four more wins (12) than either Toronto or Ottawa (8). These teams have failed to reach the total in five of the last seven meetings in Saskatchewan, and the Riders have gone under in six of their last seven overall. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
11-04-17	Liverpool v. West Ham United OVER 3	Top	4-1	Win	100	136 h 46 m	Show
This is a 10* play on West Ham vs Liverpool to go OVER the total. Liverpool has had little trouble filling the net recently, tallying a whopping 15 goals in their last four matches. They won their last Premier League match by a score of 3-0 over Huddersfield Town at Anfield. They will play at West Ham this Saturday, and the Hammers have scored five goals in their last two matches, including a 3-2 win over Spurs in the Carabao Cup. Crystal Palace holds the dubious distinction of allowing a Premier League worst 21 goals, but Liverpool and West Ham aren't far off. The Hammers have given up 19 goals in 10 matches, while Liverpool has conceded 16, while scoring 17. These two teams have scored at least three goals combined in each of the last three meetings, and they've scored eight goals combined in the last two meetings. The last time Liverpool played at West Ham, they played to a 2-2 draw. I expect a similar result here on Saturday. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule
11-03-17	Heat v. Nuggets -5	Top	94-95	Loss	-110	21 h 2 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets are coming off a 129-111 home win over the Raptors, and they have won three of their last four overall. They are 2-1 at home, and they host the Miami Heat tonight, a team that is winless on the road. The Heat have played six of their seven games so far at home, winning just three of those games. Denver is a notoriously difficult place to play, especially when coming from the East Coast. The Heat are just 3-8 ATS in their last 11 at Denver, and 6-16 ATS in the last 22 meetings overall. Hassan Whiteside missed five games due to a knee injury, but returned to score 13 points and pull in 14 rebounds in 26 minutes in a 97-91 win over Chicago. The Heat still failed to cover, beating the worst team in the NBA by just six points at home. Miami is burying bettors, failing to cover in any of their games so far this season. Normally that would result in better value that a 5-point spread on the road against a team that is considered a playoff contender in the superior Western Conference. Take DEN. GL, Jesse Schule
11-01-17	Astros +1.5 v. Dodgers	Top	5-1	Win	100	16 h 35 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Houston Astros +1.5. It seems like this series was destined to go seven games, and the only thing more exciting than a Game 7, would be extra-innings in Game 7. Don't be surprised if it takes extra-innings to decide tonight's game in LA. In what I expect to be a close game, I'll take the value on Houston plus the runs. Lance McCullers will toe the slab for the Astros, and he's been solid this post-season. He was the winner in Game 3, allowing three runs on four hits over 5 1/3 innings. His ERA of 2.95 in four post-season appearances is pretty respectable. The Dodgers hand the ball to Yu Darvish, who was rocked in Game 3. He gave up four runs on six hits, getting the hook in just the second inning. The Dodgers bullpen has struggled, and they used Kenley Jansen for a six out save last night, so he may not be available for Game 7. Take HOU. GL, Jesse Schule
11-01-17	Real Madrid v. Tottenham Hotspur OVER 3	Top	1-3	Win	100	8 h 54 m	Show
This is a 10* play on Madrid/Spurs to go OVER the total. The defending champions Real Madrid come to Wembley already on the back foot. They are already losing on aggregate by virtue of Tottenham's away goal in a 1-1 draw in the first leg in Madrid. This is a team that scored 106 goals in 38 league games last season, and Christiano Ronaldo is the all time leading scorer in the Champions League. Tottenham was the highest scoring team in the Premier League last year, and the Spurs have scored 19 goals in 10 matches this season. Their last two games at Wembley were both high scoring, beating Liverpool 4-1 and losing 3-2 to West Ham. Harry Kane didn't play in a loss to Manchester United this weekend, but he's expected to be fit and ready to play against Real Madrid. Tottenham's last home game in the Champions League was a 3-1 win over Borussia Dortmund. I expect to see another high scoring game here at Wembley. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule
10-31-17	Thunder v. Bucks UNDER 213.5	Top	110-91	Win	100	22 h 11 m	Show
This is a 10* play on OKC@MIL to go UNDER the total. The Oklahoma City Thunder are not the same team they were a year ago. So far this season they've been far better defensively, holding opponents to just 96.5 points per game. They play a tough road game at Milwaukee tonight, and the Bucks have won three of their last four. These teams played twice last year, and both games went under the total. In fact, neither of those two games saw a combined 200 points. The under trend goes back several seasons, with seven of the last nine head to head meetings going under the total. Russell Westbrook scored just 12 points on 5-of-13 shooting in a 101-69 win at Chicago on Saturday. He's really been shooting poorly from the free throw line this season, hitting just over 60 percent. In fact both these teams are below league average in free throw percentage, and the Thunder rank 25th overall in that category. The Bucks have gone under in six of their last eight home games, and they've failed to reach the total in four straight home meetings versus Oklahoma City. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
10-30-17	Lightning -109 v. Panthers	Top	8-5	Win	100	16 h 22 m	Show
10*
10-29-17	Cowboys v. Redskins OVER 48.5	Top	33-19	Win	100	53 h 38 m	Show
This is a 10* play on DAL@WAS to go OVER the total. The Cowboys come into this NFC East rivalry game with a 3-3 record, but those wins came against the Giants, Cardinals and winless 49ERS. They are coming off a 40-10 win at San Francisco, which on the surface of things seems like a positive result for their defense. The score doesn't tell the whole story though, as San Francisco had been moving the ball with ease, only to see promising drives end in turnovers. Rookie quarterback CJ Beathard threw for 235 yards on 22-of-38 passing, with no TDs or INTs. Kirk Cousins should be primed for a big game against this suspect Cowboys pass defense. Cousins threw for 303 yards and three TDs in a loss to the Eagles on Monday Night. Last year he threw for a season high 449 yards and three TDs in a 31-26 loss at Dallas, and he threw for 364 yards in a 27-23 home loss to the Cowboys. We saw at least 50 combined points in both those games, and I expect to see another high scoring game here in Washington. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule
10-28-17	Washington State -140 v. Arizona	Top	37-58	Loss	-140	132 h 13 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Washington State Cougars. Arizona has won three straight, and the Wildcats have scored a ton of points in those games. I think they have become way overrated heading into this week's home game against Washington State. Keep in mind that wins over California and Colorado came by a combined four points. Arizona has a one-dimensional offense, and a defense that has allowed 36.5 points per game in conference play. They lost their only home game against a PAC12 team, falling 30-24 to Utah. The Cougars are a team that has had success stopping the likes of Arizona. They beat the Wildcats by a score of 69-7 last season, holding Arizona to just 286 total yards. They also won on the road at Stanford and at home versus Oregon. The Cougars have won three of their last four versus Arizona, and two of those three wins came at Arizona. This year's Cougars team is as strong as it's ever been, and I don't see Wazzu losing against an inferior Arizona team. Take WSU. GL, Jesse Schule
10-28-17	Calgary v. Edmonton +3.5	Top	20-29	Win	100	34 h 37 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Edmonton Eskimos. The Calgary Stampeders have looked like a team that is going through the motions the past few weeks. They were blown out in a 30-7 home loss to Saskatchewan last week. They just barely hung on to beat the CFL's worst team in a 28-25 win at Hamilton two weeks ago. Calgary has nothing to play for, and the Stamps will finish the season with the CFL's best record. When asked if he would rest players here in Edmonton in Week 19, Calgary's coach Dave Dickenson dodged the question. That leads me to believe that the starters will play, but perhaps give way to the backups at some point during the game. This is one of the biggest rivalries in Canadian Football, and Edmonton needs to win here at home to avoid a sweep in the season series. The Eskies come in playing their best football, and they've received a big boost with the addition of RB CJ Gable. Their quarterback leads the league in passing yards, and he's coming off a huge game at BC last week. Mike Reilly threw for 397 yards and two TDs on 31-of-41 passing. Take EDM. GL, Jesse Schule
10-28-17	Georgia v. Florida +14.5	Top	42-7	Loss	-110	137 h 32 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Florida Gators. The Gators are 3-3, and bookmakers aren't giving them much of a chance here in a neutral site game against the 7-0 Georgia Bulldogs. It's a huge game for both teams, and both coaches have had an extra week to prepare. The bye week could prove to be particularly helpful for Florida, as they try to get the offense going with freshman quarterback Feleipe Franks. Despite the fact that the Gators come off back to back losses, the margin of victory in those two games was a combined three points. Florida still has a great defense, and they aren't going to roll over like Tennessee and Vanderbilt. This has traditionally been a tough matchup for the Bulldogs, as the Gators have won the last three meetings, and have covered in four straight meetings. The Bulldogs are 3-6 in their last nine versus the Gators, and all three of those wins came in close games decided by less than 10 points. I'll take the Gators plus the points. Take FLA. GL, Jesse Schule
10-26-17	Clippers v. Blazers UNDER 216	Top	104-103	Win	100	33 h 15 m	Show
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10-25-17	Astros v. Dodgers UNDER 7.5	Top	7-6	Loss	-110	19 h 17 m	Show
This is a 10* play on HOU@LAD to go UNDER the total. Game 1 of the World Series was a pitcher's duel, with the Dodgers taking a 3-1 win and a 1-0 series lead. We should expect more of the same in Game 2. Justin Verlander will toe the slab for Houston, and he's 4-0 with a 1.46 ERA in the post-season so far. He finished the regular season going 10-2 with a 1.95 ERA in his final 15 starts. The Dodgers hand the ball to Rich Hill, who has won both his post-season starts so far. He allowed one run on three hits, striking out eight in five innings in a 4-1 win over the Cubs in the ALCS. The Astros have hit a combined .176 over 51 total at bats against Hill. These teams have now failed to reach the total in six of the last seven head to head meetings. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
10-23-17	76ers v. Pistons UNDER 214.5	Top	97-86	Win	100	20 h 55 m	Show
This is a 10* play on PHI@DET to go UNDER the total. The Pistons are off to a solid 2-1 start, and they've been strong on defense allowing just over 104 points per game. They host the Sixers tonight, and despite so much optimism in Philly, this team is still a long way away from being competitive. The 0-3 Sixers have failed to score 100 points in back to back double digit losses. They hit just 39 percent from the field in a loss at Toronto on Saturday, and they could struggle against this gritty Detroit defense. Both these teams rank in the Top 10 in the league in defending the three-point shot, and the Sixers rank 26th overall in field goal percentage. These teams played three times last season, failing to reach the total in two of those three contests. The total for tonight's game is actually higher than it was in any of those three previous meetings. The Pistons have gone under in six straight home games against teams below .500. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
10-22-17	Liverpool v. Tottenham Hotspur +110	Top	1-4	Win	110	288 h 0 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Tottenham Hotspur. The Spurs host Liverpool on Sunday, and it's been almost five years since Tottenham last beat the Reds. The Spurs though have won three straight league matches, outscoring the opposition 8-2. Liverpool has been out-scored 11-7 while going 1-2-1 in four away matches so far, and their overall goal differential is just +1. Spurs have outscored opponents 15-5 overall, with a record of 5-1-2. Tottenham was undefeated at home last season, going 17-0-2 while outscoring opponents 47-9. They are playing their home games at Wembley this season, while a new stadium is built on the grounds of White Hart Lane. While their record at Wembley hasn't been sparkling so far, it's only a matter of time before they settle in their temporary home. I like Spurs to make a statement here against a Liverpool squad that is know for shoddy defending. Take SPURS. GL, Jesse Schule
10-21-17	Suns v. Clippers UNDER 217.5	Top	88-130	Loss	-110	14 h 0 m	Show
This is a 10* play on PHO@LAC to go UNDER the total. The Suns played a high scoring game at home last night, coming up just short in a heart-breaking two point (132-130) loss to the Lakers. They will play at the Staples Center against the other team from Los Angeles tonight, and this looks like a let down spot for the Suns. They have failed to cover in three of their last four against the Clippers in LA, and they failed to score 100 points in all four of those games. The Clippers are a different team without Chris Paul, but so far the most important thing about his replacement (Patrick Beverly) has been his defense. After shutting down Lavar Ball in the Clippers season opener, some media personalities were calling him "the best defensive PG in the NBA". The Suns have failed to reach the total in nine of their last 12 when coming off a loss, and I expect this game to be decided midway through the third quarter. The backups might get some minutes in garbage time here, and it's going to be tough for these teams to reach such a high total in a lopsided game. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
10-21-17	USC v. Notre Dame UNDER 60	Top	14-49	Loss	-115	126 h 41 m	Show
This is a 10* play on USC@ND to go under the total. The USC Trojans face a daunting task on the road at Notre Dame this week. The winner of this game will emerge as a playoff contender, while the loser will be eliminated from contention. The Irish haven't allowed more than 20 points in any of their games this season, and that includes a 20-19 home loss to #3 ranked Georgia. Sam Darnold was the favorite to win the Heisman before the season started, but he's failed to live up to expectations. He's thrown 15 TD passes this season, but 13 of those came at home. On the road he's struggled, throwing for 387 yards with a pair of TDs and two INTs on 41-of-67 passing. Both of those games fell well short of the total, and the Trojans have gone under in four of their last five overall. The one game that did go over saw fewer than 60 total points (28-27 win over Utah last week). The Irish might find success pounding the rock against a soft USC defensive line, the Trojans have struggled to defend the run. The Irish have gone under in four straight in the month of October, and the under is 17-5-1 in their last 23 when coming off a bye week. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
10-20-17	Yankees v. Astros -134	Top	1-7	Win	100	39 h 29 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Houston Astros. The New York Yankees were down 0-2 after the first two games at Houston, but have stormed back with three straight home wins to take a 3-2 series lead back to Houston. I believe this series is destined to see a seventh and deciding game. Justin Verlander will toe the slab for the Astros, and he's been untouchable since before the All Star break. He went the distance in Game 2, allowing one run on five hits with 13 strikeouts. He was 10-2 with a 1.95 ERA in his final 15 starts of the regular season. The Yankees hand the ball to their ace, Luis Severino. The 23 year old has been far from perfect, posting a 5.56 ERA in three post-season appearances. He was rocked in his only regular season start versus Houston, allowing nine runs on 15 hits over 7 2/3 innings. Severino has dealt with soreness in his throwing arm, and that could prove to be a big concern for the Yankees. Take HOU. GL, Jesse Schule
10-20-17	Blazers v. Pacers OVER 221.5	Top	114-96	Loss	-110	29 h 60 m	Show
This is a 10* play on POR@IND to go OVER the total. The Indiana Pacers scored 140 points in their season opener, despite shooting just 9-of-34 from beyond the arc. They had eight players score in double figures, and the played at an incredible fast pace. They host the Portland Trailblazers on Friday night, and Portland is a team that is happy to run with the likes of Indiana. The total for this game is a little higher than it has been in previous meetings, but these teams combined to score over 225 points in three of the last four meetings. The Blazers scored 124 points, and shot 14-of-24 from three point range in their season opener versus Phoenix. CJ McCollum sat out the season opener due to a suspension, but he should be ready to go here in Indiana. The Pacers beat the Blazers 118-111 at home last December (the most recent meeting), and four of the Blazers last five at Indiana have gone over the total. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule
10-20-17	Canucks v. Sabres -139	Top	4-2	Loss	-139	17 h 15 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Buffalo Sabres. It's been a disappointing start to the season for the Sabres, but they have a favorable matchup here at home against the Vancouver Canucks. Buffalo has played five of it's first seven games on the road, but return home to catch the Canucks playing their second game in as many nights. Injuries have taken their toll on Vancouver, with top defenseman Alex Edler and star winger Louie Eriksson both on the shelf. Their blue line could get even thinner, with Erik Gudbranson scheduled to have a hearing with the league to discuss a possible suspension Friday morning. It would be a huge loss for Vancouver, as Gudbranson is among the team leaders in ice time. The Canucks have lost five straight when playing a third game in three nights, and they are 2-5 in their last seven at Buffalo. The home team is 16-5-1 in the last 22 meetings between the two teams. Take BUF. GL, Jesse Schule
10-18-17	Astros -107 v. Yankees	Top	0-5	Loss	-107	5 h 59 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Houston Astros. I bet on Houston in Game 1, and here is what I said prior to the game: "Keuchel was 6-3 with a 2.26 ERA in 11 home starts during the regular season. He faced the Yankees once, striking out nine while allowing one unearned run in six innings. The Yankees have hit just .181 with 31 strikeouts over a combined 94 at bats versus Keuchel. Masahiro Tanaka will get the nod for the Bronx Bombers, and he was rocked by the Astros in his only start against them this season. He was 4-7 with a 6.48 ERA in 15 starts on the road this season. Houston has hit seven home runs while batting .322 in 59 total at bats against Tanaka. Carlos Correa owns him, he's 5-for-10 with a pair of home runs lifetime versus Tanaka." Correa would end up driving in the game's first run, and coming into score what would be the game winning run. Keuchel tossed seven scoreless innings, striking out 10. I like Houston to do it again here in New York in this pivotal Game 5. Take HOU. GL, Jesse Schule
10-17-17	Dodgers v. Cubs -115	Top	6-1	Loss	-115	32 h 45 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Chicago Cubs. The NLCS shifts to the Windy City, and I like Chicago to get back in this series with a win in Game 3 at Wrigley. Kyle Hendricks will toe the slab for the Cubs, and he's been sharp at home. He allowed one run on six hits, striking out five in 7 2/3 innings in a 4-1 win over St. Louis in his last start at Wrigley. He was 4-3 with a 3.20 ERA in 13 home starts during the regular season. His ERA of 2.19 after the All Star break was significantly better than his 4.09 ERA in the first half. He's only faced the Dodgers once, allowing a pair of runs on three hits with six Ks in eight innings in a home win. The Dodgers hand the ball to Yu Darvish, who was just 4-4 with a 4.50 ERA in 12 starts since the All Star break. The Dodgers are just 3-3 in his last six starts (five of those in the regular season). The Cubs are 19-7 in their last 26 at Wrigley, and they have won six of their last eight home games versus LAD. Take CHC. GL, Jesse Schule
10-16-17	Astros v. Yankees -131	Top	1-8	Win	100	8 h 4 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the #NYY. After back to back one run losses in Games 1 & 2, the Yankees return to the Bronx to play a must win Game 3 of the ALCS. They are 3-0 at home so far this post-season, and I like their chances of getting back in this series with another home win. Charlie Morton will toe the slab for the Astros, and if there is a weak spot in the Houston rotation, this is it. Morton didn't factor in the decision in a 5-4 win at Boston in his only appearance in this post-season. He put nine men on base in just 4 1/3 innings, but surrendered just a couple of runs. The Yankees have hit him hard in past meetings, batting .327 with seven home runs and 27 RBIs over 117 at bats. The Yankees hand the ball to C.C. Sabathia, who was brilliant in Game 5 versus Cleveland. He gave up just two runs on five hits, striking out nine in 4 1/3 innings. He was 7-2 with a 4.20 ERA in 13 home starts during the regular season, and he has excellent numbers in previous starts against the Astros. Todd Frazier owns Charlie Morton, batting .389 with a pair of home runs and six RBIs against him lifetime. Take NYY. GL, Jesse Schule
10-15-17	Steelers v. Chiefs -200	Top	19-13	Loss	-200	36 h 49 m	Show
This is a 5* play on the Kansas City Chiefs. The 5-0 Chiefs will host the 3-2 Steelers, and Kansas City is asked to cover just a handful of points. The betting public still has a lot of faith in the Steelers, despite Ben Roethlisberger coming off a career worst five INTs in a blowout home loss to Jacksonville. While it might be a little premature to write off Big Ben, there are a lot of issues that he has to overcome. There is a toxic atmosphere in the locker room, with players divided over the politics of the anthem protests. Antonio Brown had an outburst on the sideline a few weeks ago, and reports are that he and Ben have had a falling out. Kansas City's defense is allowing opposing quarterbacks to complete just 51.4 percent of their passes, and they have sacked opposing quarterbacks 14 times in five games. Pittsburgh's 28th ranked run defense will be tested by the NFL's leading rusher Kareem Hunt. The Steelers have failed to cover in four of their last five at Kansas City, and the Chiefs are 4-1 ATS in their last five home games against a team with a winning record. The home team is 7-2 ATS in the last nine head to head meetings between the two teams. Take KC. GL, Jesse Schule
10-14-17	Boise State +7.5 v. San Diego State	Top	31-14	Win	100	115 h 23 m	Show
This is a 10* play on Boise State Broncos. San Diego State is off to an impressive start, coming into this week's home game against rivals Boise State with a 6-0 record. Their signature win was a 20-17 home victory over #19 ranked Stanford, but their most recent home game was a lackluster 34-28 win over Northern Illinois. The Broncos are 3-2, but one of those losses was an impressive effort in a 47-44 loss at Washington State. Last week the Broncos held BYU to just 238 total yards in an impressive 24-7 road win. These teams have a history of playing close games, with two of the last three head to head meetings being decided by three points or less. The Broncos last played at San Diego State in 2013, and they lost 34-31. The underdog is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings in this series, and I believe this San Diego State team has become significantly overvalued due to early season success. This game should be a good one, far from a cake walk for the home favorite. I'll take the points. Take BSU. GL, Jesse Schule
10-14-17	Toronto v. Edmonton -7	Top	27-30	Loss	-110	18 h 43 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Edmonton Eskimos. The Eskies will be a 7-point home favorite against Toronto, which makes a lot of sense since Edmonton plays in the tougher Western Conference and has one more win despite playing one less game. Perhaps the bookmakers haven't taken into consideration the fact that with Calgary's win over Hamilton, the Argos have already clinched a home playoff game. Edmonton on the other hand needs a win, and a loss by the Lions to clinch a spot in the playoffs. The Eskimos are 4-3 at home, and Toronto has lost five of seven on the road. The Argos are a woeful 2-11 ATS in their last 13 road games. They have played three games at Edmonton since 2013, losing all three by double digits. #HistoryRepeatsItself. Take EDM. GL, Jesse Schule
10-14-17	Yankees v. Astros -132	Top	1-2	Win	100	16 h 44 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Houston Astros. They Yankees lost both the first two games at Cleveland, and I don't like their chances of evening this series here in Game 2 in Houston. Justin Verlander will toe the slab for the Astros, and he's been on an absolute tear since the All Star break. The veteran allowed a pair of runs on six hits over six innings in an 8-2 home win over Boston in Game 1 of the division series. He was 10-2 with a 1.95 ERA in his final 15 starts of the regular season. The Yankees hand the ball to their ace, Luis Severino. The 23 year old has been fortunate so far in these playoffs, allowing six runs on eight hits, including four home runs in just 7 1/3 innings without being charged with a loss. He was rocked for nine runs on 15 hits over 7 2/3 innings, losing his only start versus Houston this season. The Astros were near the top of the majors in home runs during the season, with the fewest strikeouts. That makes for a deadly combination. Take HOU. GL, Jesse Schule
10-13-17	Yankees v. Astros -155	Top	1-2	Win	100	17 h 10 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Houston Astros. After coming back from down 0-2 against the Indians, the Yankees are due to suffer a let down here in Game 1 in Houston. They failed to score a run in a 4-0 loss in Game 1 against Cleveland. Given their history against Dallas Keuchel, they've be lucky to score here. Keuchel was 6-3 with a 2.26 ERA in 11 home starts during the regular season. He faced the Yankees once, striking out nine while allowing one unearned run in six innings. The Yankees have hit just .181 with 31 strikeouts over a combined 94 at bats versus Keuchel. Masahiro Tanaka will get the nod for the Bronx Bombers, and he was rocked by the Astros in his only start against them this season. He was 4-7 with a 6.48 ERA in 15 starts on the road this season. Houston has hit seven home runs while batting .322 in 59 total at bats against Tanaka. Carlos Correa owns him, he's 5-for-10 with a pair of home runs lifetime versus Tanaka. Take HOU. GL, Jesse Schule
10-13-17	Clemson v. Syracuse +24	Top	24-27	Win	100	16 h 1 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Syracuse Orange. Clemson opened as a 21 point favorite, but public money has pushed this line up several points during the week. It might be tough for the defending champions to get up for this game, and it could be a spot where they get caught looking ahead with Georgia Tech and NC State coming up in the next few weeks. The status of starting quarterback Kelly Bryant had been in question, but he is expected to start despite suffering from an ankle injury. We might expect the injury to discourage him from running the ball, and his passing numbers have been rather pedestrian. He's thrown just four TD passes and four INTs in six starts. Syracuse is 3-3, and all three losses have come by single digits. They lost 35-26 at LSU, and 33-25 at N.C. State. The Orange are 3-1 at home, and their last home game versus Clemson was a 37-27 loss back in 2015. Eric Dungey ranks among the nation's leading passers, with 1802 yards, nine TDs and four INTs. He's proven to be quite capable of padding his stats in garbage time, which might be exactly what is required to get a back door cover. Take SYR. GL, Jesse Schule
10-12-17	Sabres v. Sharks UNDER 5.5	Top	2-3	Win	100	14 h 23 m	Show
This is a 10* play on BUF@SJS to go UNDER the total. Both the Sabres and the Sharks are still in search of their first victory, and I believe that will lead to a defensive battle here at the Shark Tank tonight. The Sabres rank 23rd in the league in scoring, but on a positive note, they've yet to concede a power play goal. The Sharks rank 30th in the league in scoring, and they haven't been strong on special teams either. These teams have a history of playing low scoring games, especially in San Jose where five of the last six went under the total. The Sharks have a long history of playing low scoring games on home ice, with just 12 of their last 49 home games combining for more than five goals. The Sabres have only seen more than five goals in four of their last 20 games when playing on two days rest. Two hungry teams that struggle to put the puck in the net should translate into fewer than 5.5 goals. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
10-08-17	Chiefs -1 v. Texans	Top	42-34	Win	100	139 h 23 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Kansas City Chiefs. Both the Chiefs and the Texans won in dramatic fashion last week, but after blowing out Tennessee, Houston looks primed to suffer a let down. They face the league's only remaining undefeated team, led by the #1 ranked quarterback and the NFL's leading rusher. Despite impressive offensive performances against New England and Tennessee, Houston still has plenty of issues. Kansas City has won three of their last four versus the Texans, and two of those wins came at Houston. The Chiefs have covered the spread in five of their last seven at Houston, and the road team is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings between the two teams. Kareem Hunt comes in averaging 7.4 yards per carry, and he's already scored six TDs in four games. He should have another big game here on the road at Houston. Take KC. GL, Jesse Schule
10-07-17	Diamondbacks +1.5 v. Dodgers	Top	5-8	Loss	-170	11 h 30 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Arizona D'Backs +1.5. Arizona was due for a let down after their emotional Wild Card Game win over Colorado. Sure enough they went down 4-0 in the first inning in Game 1 against the Dodgers, and went on to lose by a score of 9-5. There are plenty of positives to take away from that game though, as the bats scored four runs on Clayton Kershaw and tagged Kenley Jansen for a run in the ninth. They should be in good shape if they can get a solid performance from Robbie Ray tonight. Ray (15-5, 2.89 ERA) was 8-1 with a 1.86 ERA in 15 starts on the road this season. He owned the Dodgers, going 3-0 with a 2.27 ERA in five starts. The Dodgers hand the ball to Rich Hill, who struggled against the D'Backs this season. He was 0-3 with a 5.01 ERA in four starts versus Arizona this season. Prior to Game 1, the D'Backs had swept the Dodgers in back to back three game series. Take ARI. GL, Jesse Schule
10-07-17	Saskatchewan v. Toronto UNDER 52	Top	27-24	Win	100	16 h 9 m	Show
This is a 5* play on SASK@TOR to go UNDER the total. The weather in Canada in October is a lot different than it is early in the CFL season. As B.C. Lions head coach Wally Buono says: "when the leaves change color, it's time to run the ball more". The Riders will have a new weapon in their backfield, as legendary NFL bust Trent Richardson is set to make his debut in Toronto. The Argos are strong defensively, allowing the fewest points among Eastern Conference teams. Saskatchewan boasts the CFL's 2nd ranked defense. The last time these two teams played, it was Saskatchewan winning a 38-25 shootout at home in July. Both the previous two meetings saw fewer than 50 combined points, and one of those was a 29-11 Riders win at Toronto last October. The Argos have gone over the total just once in their last eight games in the month of October. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
10-04-17	Flames v. Oilers -150	Top	0-3	Win	100	22 h 20 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers won all four meetings versus the Flames last season, out-scoring their Provincial rivals 21-11 in those games. These teams played twice in the pre-season, and Edmonton won both of those games as well. Edmonton finished last season with 104 points, good enough for second place in the Pacific Division. Team Captain Connor McDavid led the league in scoring, and at 20 years old, he's expected to be even better this season. One key to the Oilers success has been a Top 5 power play unit, and this is something that should prove to be a huge advantage early in the season. The league often gives officials a mandate to crack down on minor infractions early in the season, and the result is an increase in the overall number of penalties called. The Oilers have won 12 of their last 15 home games, and they should be all fired up for their home opener versus Calgary. Take EDM. GL, Jesse Schule
09-30-17	Winnipeg v. Edmonton -150	Top	28-19	Loss	-150	49 h 12 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Edmonton Eskimos. Edmonton is well rested coming off a bye week, and I like the Eskimos to lay a whupping on Winnipeg at home on Saturday. This Edmonton team started the season with seven straight wins, but has since dropped five straight. Two of those losses came to league leaders Calgary, and they played three of those five games on the road. Injuries have been an issue for Edmonton, but having an extra week to prepare for the Bombers should serve them well. QB Mike Reilly leads the league in passing with 3,949 yards with 20 TDs and 10 INTs. Edmonton has won eight of the last 10 meetings between the two teams, covering the spread in seven of those 10 games. The Eskimos are also 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games coming off a bye week. Take EDM. GL, Jesse Schule
09-30-17	Clemson v. Virginia Tech UNDER 52	Top	31-17	Win	100	117 h 47 m	Show
This is a 10* play on CLEM@VT to go UNDER the total. The Clemson Tigers are a heavy favorite on the road at Virginia Tech this week, and I expect this to be a low scoring battle between two solid defensive teams. Clemson's defense has been impressive, ranking 3rd nationally, allowing opponents to average just over nine points per game. Virginia Tech ranks 6th nationally, allowing just over 10 points per game. The Hokies have outscored opponents 65-0 in two home games so far. Clemson quarterback Kelly Bryant hasn't played poorly, but his stats aren't all that impressive. He's thrown for 873 yards and has completed 68 percent of his passes, but has just two TDs and three picks in four games. Freshman Josh Jackson has put up far more impressive numbers for the Hokies, but hasn't yet faced an opponent like Clemson. These teams have a history of playing low scoring games, with six of the last eight meetings going under the total. The Hokies have only scored an average of 16.25 point in their last four games against Clemson, and I doubt they manage much better than that here this week. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
09-30-17	Swansea City v. West Ham United -0.5	Top	0-1	Win	100	61 h 29 m	Show
This is a 10* play play on West Ham. The Hammers were expected to be a dark horse to threaten for one of the top five spots in the Premier League this season, but they got off to a horrendous start. They were outscored 10-2 while losing their first three league matches, but they've played far better football over their last three matches. During that span they've scored four goals while conceding three, going 1-1-1. The one loss came to Tottenham by a score of 3-2. Swansea has only scored three goals in six league games, and those goals came against Crystal Palace and Watford. West Ham has won the last two meetings between the two teams, outscoring the Swans 5-1 in those games. Take WHU. GL, Jesse Schule
09-25-17	Padres v. Dodgers OVER 8	Top	3-9	Win	100	21 h 30 m	Show
This is a 10* play on SD@LAD to go OVER the total. The first place Dodgers will host the cellar dwelling Padres in LA tonight, and this might be a revenge spot for the home team. LA lost three of four in a series at San Diego earlier this month. The Padres come in as winners of five of their last eight overall. Travis Wood will get the start for San Diego, and he's struggled on the road this season. Wood (4-6, 6.55 ERA) was rocked for nine runs on nine hits in just 2 1/3 innings in a 16-0 loss to Minnesota in his last road start. He's 1-4 with a 9.28 ERA in 19 appearances away from PETCO. The Dodgers hand the ball to Yu Darvish, who has not been sharp since coming over from Texas. He's lost two of three starts at home in LA, going 0-2 with a 6.46 ERA in those games. The Padres have hit him hard in past meetings, batting .329 over a combined 70 at bats. The over is 5-1 in the last six meetings between these two teams. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule
09-23-17	Notre Dame v. Michigan State UNDER 54	Top	38-18	Loss	-110	120 h 37 m	Show
This is a 10* play on ND@MSU to go UNDER the total. The Irish will be looking for revenge when they travel to East Lansing this Saturday. The Spartans won at South Bend last year by a score of 36-28. That was an uncharacteristically high scoring tilt between these two teams, going way over the listed total of 50. Four of the previous six games between these teams have gone under, and the total for this year's game is higher than it has been in any of the eight meetings over the last 10 years. Last season's Notre Dame squad was brutal defensively, but this year they've looked much better, allowing just over 18 points per game so far. They came up just short in a 20-19 home loss to Georgia, and I expect this game to yield a similar low score. Neither team does anything flashy on offense, and both teams are capable of grinding out wins with their defense. Sparty has failed to reach the total in six of it's last seven non-conference games. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
09-22-17	Ottawa v. Winnipeg -7	Top	9-29	Win	100	37 h 5 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The Bombers have moved up in the standings, and they now own the league's second best record behind Calgary. They've won four of their last five overall, and they are 4-1 at home this season. They host the first place team in the East this Friday, but Ottawa comes in with a losing record overall (5-7-1). Three of their five wins have come against the Montreal Alouettes, who at 3-9 are the second worst team in the CFL. The Redblacks are coming into Winnipeg without their starting quarterback Trevor Harris, who is second in the CFL in passing yards. They are expecting to start backup Drew Tate, who is also nursing an upper body injury. Without Harris, it's going to be near impossible to avoid a blowout here in Winnipeg. \ Take WPG. GL, Jesse Schule
09-18-17	Diamondbacks -160 v. Padres	Top	2-4	Loss	-160	15 h 23 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Arizona D'Backs. Arizona is coming close to clinching a Wild Card berth, and they begin a new series in San Diego Monday. The Padres have lost five of their last six, and they are at the beginning of their final home stand of the season. Patrick Corbin will toe the slab for the visitors, and this looks like a favorable matchup for the left-hander. The Padres rank dead last in the American league, batting just .226 versus southpaws. Corbin got off to a slow start to the season, but he's 8-3 with a 3.16 ERA in 12 starts since the All Star break, and he's won six of his last seven starts. The Padres hand the ball to Luis Perdomo, who has lost four of his last five decisions. He has been roughed up in three starts against the D'Backs this season, going 0-3 with an 11.08 ERA. The last time he faced Arizona he gave up three home runs, two off the bat of JD Martinez. Paul Goldschmidt is batting .471 with three home runs in 17 career at bats versus Perdomo. Take ARI. GL, Jesse Schule
09-17-17	Titans v. Jaguars	Top	37-16	Win	100	157 h 57 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Tennessee Titans. My biggest play of Week 1 was on Oakland, and they won by double digits at Tennessee. The Titans played well in that game, they were just matched up against a tough opponent. They head out on the road this week, playing the Jags in Jacksonville. After upsetting Houston by a score of 29-7, some people think the Jags might be for real. Blake Bortles almost lost his job this pre-season, and he failed to impress throwing for just 125 yards with a TD and an INT on 11-of-21 passing in Week 1. Leonard Fournette ran for 100 yards, but averaged a rather pedestrian 3.8 yards per carry. In my opinion, the only thing we learned about Jacksonville in Week 1 was that if you turn the ball over four times, give up a pair of defensive/special teams TDs, they will probably beat you. The Titans offensive line held up, allowing Marcus Mariota to throw for 256 yards on 25-of-41 passing against Oakland. He was sacked just once, and ran for 26 yards and a TD on three carries. The Jags have failed to cover in four of their last five home games, and they are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games in Week 2. The Titans should roll here. Take TEN. GL, Jesse Schule
09-16-17	Clemson -155 v. Louisville	Top	47-21	Win	100	128 h 16 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Clemson Tigers. The Louisville Cardinals got off to a great start last season, winning their first four games in blowout fashion. Their fifth game was 42-36 loss at Clemson, and they will have a chance to avenge that loss here this Saturday. 2016 Heisman winner Lamar Jackson looks even better in 2017, but unfortunately for Louisville, that can't be said for the rest of the team. They just barely escaped with a 35-28 win at Purdue in Week 1, and then they trailed in the fourth quarter of last week's win over North Carolina. Clemson on the other hand hasn't allowed a touchdown in two games so far. They held Auburn to a pair of field goals in a 14-6 win at home last week. Junior quarterback Kelly Bryant has impressed so far, and the offense looks to be in good shape despite losing Deshaun Watson to the NFL Draft. I believe Clemson has what it takes to repeat as champions, while it looks like Louisville has taken a step back. The Cardinals have been notoriously overrated, evidenced by the fact that they are 1-4 ATS in their last five home games, and 1-5 ATS in their last six overall. Take CLEM. GL, Jesse Schule
09-16-17	Kentucky v. South Carolina UNDER 51	Top	23-13	Win	100	106 h 57 m	Show
This is an 8* play on UK@SOCAR to go UNDER the total. The Gamecocks have upset the apple cart so far this season, winning as an underdog against N.C. State and Missouri. Their defense has been impressive, holding Missouri to just 13 points last week. This will be a revenge game of sorts for South Carolina, hosting the Kentucky Wildcats who have defeated them in three straight seasons. Last year's game was a defensive battle, with Kentucky winning by a score of 17-10. In 2015 the Gamecocks lost at home by a score of 26-22 to Kentucky. To say that the Gamecocks have a history of playing low scoring games within their conference, would be an understatement of epic proportions. The under is 10-1 in South Carolina's last 11 games versus SEC teams. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
09-16-17	BC v. Calgary UNDER 53.5	Top	13-27	Win	100	68 h 27 m	Show
This is a 10* play on BC@CAL to go UNDER the total. The Lions are coming off a 41-18 home win over Montreal, and quarterback Jonathon Jennings threw for 295 yards and two TDs on 22-of-29 passing in the victory. It was a big game for Jennings, who had been benched in favor of veteran Travis Lulay after a poor start to the season. Jennings had thrown for just two TDs and eight INTs in his previous four appearances. One of those games was a 21-17 home loss to Calgary. He was picked off twice in that game, throwing for 240 yards and a TD on 26-of-38 passing. Calgary has the best defense in the CFL, and they come in riding a seven game win streak. They have allowed opponents to average just nine points over their last four home games. These two teams have failed to reach the total in five of the last seven meetings, and I expect another low scoring battle here tonight. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
09-14-17	Mariners v. Rangers -105	Top	10-4	Loss	-105	20 h 32 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Texas Rangers. Felix Hernandez will return to the mound for the Mariners in Texas tonight, but he will be on a strict pitch count. That leaves the bullpen to handle the bulk of the load, and for that reason I like Texas. Hernandez (5-4, 4.28 ERA) is 2-2 with a 3.68 ERA in his last five starts at Texas, but he's expected to throw just 50 pitches in tonight's game. He's 1-2 with a 5.40 ERA in five road starts this season. He'll face a Rangers offense that has the fifth-best team OPS in the league since the All-Star break. The Rangers hand the ball to Andrew Cashner, who is starting to look like an ace again. Cashner was the main man in San Diego a few years ago, and he's sporting a 4-3 record with a stellar 2.23 ERA in 11 starts in Texas this season. Cashner is 1-1 with a 2.60 ERA in three starts against Seattle in 2017. Take TEX. GL, Jesse Schule
09-13-17	Orioles v. Blue Jays -119	Top	2-1	Loss	-119	17 h 28 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Toronto Blue Jays. The Orioles have the worst road record in the AL East, and they have lost six straight heading into Game 3 of this series in Toronto. I like the Jays with their ace on the hill tonight. Marcus Stroman will toe the slab for the Jays, and he's been consistently sharp all season long. He's just 5-5 in 15 home starts, but his ERA of 2.76 suggests he deserves better than that. He's faced the Orioles twice this season, holding them scoreless throw 9 1/3 innings, striking out 11. The Orioles hand the ball to Kevin Gausman, who has pitched well against the Jays this season. He's 2-0 with a 1.57 ERA in five starts against Toronto in 2017, but he was 0-2 with a 7.04 ERA in three starts at Toronto last year. He's coming off a home loss to the Yankees, allowing five runs on five hits and three walks in just three innings. The Orioles have lost 20 of their last 27 road games, and they've failed to reach the total in 10 of their last 12 at Toronto. Take TOR. GL, Jesse Schule
09-10-17	Orioles v. Indians -169	Top	2-3	Win	100	18 h 23 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Cleveland Indians. The Indians winning streak sits at 17 straight, with no end in sight. They host the Orioles on Sunday night, and Baltimore has the worst road record in the AL East. Only Chicago and Oakland have fewer road wins this season than Baltimore (in the AL). Jeremy Hellickson will toe the slab for the O's, and he's coming off a very brief outing. He was rocked for five runs on two hits and four walks in just 2 1/3 innings in a no decision versus the Yankees. He's 3-3 with a 6.94 ERA in nine starts since coming over from the Phillies. The Indians hand the ball to Trevor Bauer, who has been in a groove lately. Bauer (15-8, 4.39 ERA) has won four straight starts, holding the opposition to two runs or less in three of those four games. He's 8-1 with a 3.05 ERA in his last 10 starts. Cleveland's bullpen ranks 1st in the major leagues with an ERA of 2.89 by relief pitchers. Take CLE. GL, Jesse Schule
09-10-17	Raiders +1 v. Titans	Top	26-16	Win	100	2256 h 49 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Oakland Raiders. The Raiders won at Tennessee last year, winning by a score of 17-10. Derek Carr threw for 249 yards and a TD on 21-of-35 passing. They open the 2017 season on the road at Tennessee this year, and I like their chances of picking up a "W". The Titans are solid, and have been competitive for years. They never seem to have enough talent to get over the hump though, and I don't see any reason why that will change this year. Marcus Mariota is a decent quarterback, but a lackluster receiving corps has made his first two seasons a challenge. Tennessee has a solid defense and a strong running game, but that's no longer the recipe for success in today's NFL. The running game was a weakness for Oakland last season, but the arrival of Marshawn Lynch may change that in a hurry. I believe Lynch has a chance to make plenty of noise early in the season, the question will be how long he can keep it up. Take OAK. GL, Jesse Schule
09-09-17	Stanford +7 v. USC	Top	24-42	Loss	-125	142 h 42 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Stanford Cardinal. USC was brutal last season, losing three of their first four games. Sam Darnold took over at quarterback in Week 5 against Arizona State, and the Trojans went on to win their next nine games. There's no doubt that Darnold is a talented player, but perhaps it's a bit premature to award him the Heisman, and crown USC as the champions of the PAC12? He's off to a rather suspect start, looking nothing like a Heisman favorite in Week 1 versus Western Michigan. He threw for just 289 yards and a couple of INTs on 23-of-33 passing. Even more concerning for the Trojans, the defense allowed the Broncos to rack up 263 yards and two TDs on the ground, and the game was tied in the fourth quarter. Stanford whupped the Trojans last season, running for over 300 yards and two TDs in a 27-10 win. Sam Darnod completed five of seven attempts with an INT and no TDs. The Cardinal may no longer have Christian McCaffrey, but they still have a monster offensive line and they looked pretty formidable in their season opener. Bryce Love ran for 180 yards and a TD on just 13 carries in the win over Rice. I expect a "whole lotta Love" here in Pasadena this Saturday. The Trojans are asked to cover seven points in a rivalry game against an opponent that has had their number over the years. Stanford has covered the spread in seven of the last 10 meetings, and during that span USC is 0-4 ATS as a favorite. Take STAN. GL, Jesse Schule
09-03-17	Red Sox v. Yankees +1.5	Top	2-9	Win	100	12 h 29 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the New York Yankees +1.5. The battle for the AL East isn't over yet. The Red Sox have lost two of three here in the Bronx, and I like the Yankees in the series finale. Chris Sale will toe the rubber for the Red Sox, and he has a history of fading late in the season. He is coming off a pair of losses in his last three starts, and the Red Sox will hope that all those innings haven't taken their toll on his arm. Over the last three seasons Sake is 3-7 with a 3.84 ERA in 14 September starts. The Yankees hand the ball to youngster Luis Severino, who has owned the Red Sox. Boston's lineup has hit .239 with more strikeouts than hits over a combined 117 at bats versus the 23 year old. The Red Sox are 4-9 in their last 13 games in the Bronx, and yet they come in as a favorite here on Sunday night. Take NYY. GL, Jesse Schule
09-03-17	West Virginia +5 v. Virginia Tech	Top	24-31	Loss	-110	12 h 26 m	Show
This is an 8* play on the West Virginia Mountaineers. West Virginia won 10 games last season, but they return just seven starters on both sides of the ball. The good news is that they have a proven quarterback coming in to replace Skyler Howard. Will Grier has never lost as a starter, going 6-0 with the Florida Gators before a positive drug test resulted in a suspension that kept him off the field for the last two seasons. The Hokies turn to freshman Josh Jackson at quarterback, and he'll be thrown right into the fire here in Week 1, playing in a nationally televised game in an NFL stadium. The Hokies come as a significant favorite, but it sure sounds like Dana Holgerson is confident in his own squad: "We have more depth on the D-line than we've had since I've been here," Holgorsen said. "Those guys have continuously gotten better. At corner, we're going to have options. We have four guys who we feel pretty good about. So we've got a lot of bodies, a lot of competition. I think it's going to be fun to see those battles develop." "Will's as good as advertised," Dana Holgorsen said. "I like the kid's demeanor. He's got complete control of the huddle. He has a really good idea of what we want him to do offensively." Take WVU. GL, Jesse Schule
09-03-17	Winnipeg +3 v. Saskatchewan	Top	24-38	Loss	-105	9 h 47 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The Bombers lead the CFL in scoring, and they come into this Sunday's game at Saskatchewan riding a five game winning streak. They have won six of their last seven overall, and their only loss during that span came by a score of 45-42 at the B.C. Lions. They won a thriller at Saskatchewan earlier this season, by a score of 43-40. After losing four of their first six games, the Riders have won back to back games in blowout fashion. They might have caught the Lions and the Eskimos at a good time though. Edmonton has been dealing with a staggering amount of injuries, while B.C. couldn't get anything going offensively with Jonathon Jennings at quarterback. Winnipeg has won three of their last four visits to Regina, and I like the visitors getting points here on Sunday. Take WPG. GL, Jesse Schule
09-01-17	Nationals v. Brewers UNDER 9	Top	0-1	Win	100	23 h 20 m	Show
This is a 10* play on WAS@MIL to go UNDER the total. The Brewers are just 3.5 games back of the Cubs in the NL Central, and they look good at home here in Game 3 of this series versus Washington. Jimmy Nelson will toe the slab for the Brewers, and he's having a career year. Nelson (10-6, 3.75 ERA) allowed a pair of runs on four hits, fanning six in 6 2/3 innings in a win over the Dodgers his last time out. He allowed just a pair of runs on four hits with 10 strikeouts in seven innings in a no decision versus Washington earlier this season. The Nats hand the ball to Tanner Roark, who has pitched well in the second half. He's also owned the Brewers, with a record of 3-0 with a 3.07 ERA in his last four starts versus Milwaukee. The under is 8-3 in Nelson's last 11 starts overall. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
08-31-17	TULSA v. OKLAHOMA STATE UNDER 69	Top	24-59	Loss	-105	49 h 23 m	Show
This is an 8* play on TULSA@OKST to go UNDER the total. The Tulsa Golden Hurricane open the season as a double-digit dog on the road in Stillwater, and the bookmakers set a sky high total in the 70s for this game. Tulsa was an offensive juggernaut last year, but most of the offensive talent from that squad has moved on. In two games against ranked teams last season, Tulsa failed to impress. Neither of those games saw a total as high as we see here in this game, and against Ohio State they managed just three points. The Cowboys come into this season with high expectations, and their offense should be in good shape with Heisman hopeful Mason Rudolph at quarterback. If you include their bowl game, Oklahoma State played four non-conference games last season. Only one of those saw 70 points scored, and that was a 45-38 win over Pittsburgh. I expect Tulsa to really struggle on offense against an experienced Oklahoma State defense. While the Cowboys should get their fair share of points, it's likely that there could be a few hiccups before they start firing on all cylinders. This is evidenced by the fact that they've failed to reach the total in four of their last five games in August. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schuile
08-31-17	Dodgers v. Diamondbacks -102	Top	1-8	Win	100	14 h 36 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Arizona D'Backs. Arizona comes into Game 3 of this home series versus the Dodgers as winners of eight of their last nine. I like their chances of extending that run with Zack Greinke on the mound Thursday afternoon in the series finale. Greinke (15-6, 3.14 ERA) allowed three runs on seven hits over 6 2/3 innings in a 4-3 home win over the Giants his last time out. He has been near perfect at home this season, going 12-1 with a 2.36 ERA in 15 starts. The Dodgers hand the ball to Kenta Maeda, who has lost his last two starts on the road. While he's having a great season, he's struggled against Arizona. In three starts versus the D'Backs he's conceded 11 runs on 17 hits in 14 innings. He's also surrendered six home runs in those games. Take ARI. GL, Jesse Schule
08-30-17	Rays v. Royals -126	Top	5-3	Loss	-126	26 h 11 m	Show
This is a 10* play on Kansas City. The Royals and the Rays are right in the mix for a wild card spot in the American League, and the two teams wrap up a three game set in Kansas City tonight. I like the home team with a superior starter on the mound in Game 3. Jason Vargas will toe the rubber for the Royals, and the southpaw has been great in 2017. He's coming off back to back losses, despite pitching well enough to win both of those games. He's 7-4 with a 3.57 ERA in 13 home starts, and he blanked Tampa through seven innings the only time he faced them this season. The Rays hand the ball to Jake Odorizzi, who is winless in his last five starts. He struggled with his command in his most recent outing, only going 3 2/3 innings, allowing three runs on three hits and four walks in a no decision versus the Cardinals. He was rocked for seven runs on 10 hits in a loss the last time he pitched at Kansas City. The Rays are 7-19 in their last 26 at Kansas City. Take KC. GL, Jesse Schule
08-29-17	Dodgers v. Diamondbacks UNDER 9	Top	6-7	Loss	-110	21 h 47 m	Show
This is a 9* play on LAD@ARI to go UNDER the total. The Dodgers are coming off back to back home losses, and they only managed to score a pair of runs in those games. They play Game 1 of a new series at Arizona on Tuesday, and we could see a pitcher's duel in the desert. Rich Hill will toe the slab for the Dodgers, and he's coming off a near no-hitter. He took a perfect game into the ninth inning, then lost the no-hitter in the 10th when the Pirates hit a walk-off home run. Hill has pitched well against Arizona this season, but is 0-1 with a 2.70 ERA in two starts. The D'Backs hand the ball to Zack Godley, who is coming off three straight losses. He hasn't pitched that bad, allowing eight earned runs over 16 innings in those games. He also struck out 23 batters, but his team managed to give him a total of just seven runs in his last three starts. Godley's last win came against the Dodgers, allowing three runs on eight hits over 6 2/3 innings in a 6-3 home win. The Dodgers have gone under in five straight games, and five of their last seven versus Arizona. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
08-27-17	Bears v. Titans -165	Top	19-7	Loss	-165	49 h 51 m	Show
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08-26-17	Conor McGregor v. Floyd Mayweather Jr -550	Top	3-5	Win	100	1677 h 18 m	Show
MAYWEATHER vs McGREGOR Floyd isn't just a better boxer than Connor McGregor, he's widely considered to be the best ever. Certainly the best boxer of his generation. He's almost impossible to hit, and it's going to take a miracle for Connor McGregor to avoid a complete embarrassment in this fight. The bookmakers opened with a line of 8-1, knowing that bettors would likely jump on McGregor due to his popularity, and the overall popularity of MMA in mainstream culture. Most expert analysts, former and current fighters agree that Connor has almost no chance in this fight. Still the public is lining up to back McGregor, driving the line down to nearly 3-1. I've heard it said by several people in the mainstream media, that the only way Connor wins this fight is if it's fixed. Now I'm not talking about guys like Alex Jones and Jesse Ventura (the regular conspiracy theory crew), but respected sports media personalities like Colin Cowherd and Clay Travis. A fix in professional sports isn't unheard of, but I find it really hard to believe that anybody could convince Mayweather to throw a fight and ruin his flawless career record. If (and it's still a huge if) that this fight was fixed in order to set up a re-match, the most ideal situation for both parties would be a McGregor disqualification in what had the appearances of a close fight. Now realistically, McGregor is a professional fighter, but he's just an amateur boxer. He's going to have a hell of a time getting anywhere near Mayweather, and when he grows frustrated, fatigued, and maybe even hurt, he's likely to lose track of the fact that he's not in the octagon. He might throw a kick, an elbow, or strike a low blow. I like the following bets on this fight: Mayweather -334 @ Bet365 McGregor under 1.5 knockdowns -165 @ 5Dimes McGregor DQ +575 @ 5Dimes McGregor not to win a round +165 @ 5Dimes Mayweather to record a knockdown -165 @ 5Dimes

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