MAJOR WAGER ALERT - SUNDAY AFTERNOON SERIE A TOTAL TOP PLAY

Brescia took a 6-0 beating by Inter last time out and they have allowed a total of nine goals in three games since the Serie A restart. They are 18-11 to the over (2.5 goals) on the season and as they are already all but doomed for relegation already, the motivation to play defense can't be high. Here they'll face a Verona side that has seen a combined total of 11 goals in their last two games and I expect a wide open high-scoring affair.  

10* play on OVER. 

LEGANES @ ESPANYOL LA LIGA BOOKIE BLA$TER

This contest features the worst teams in La Liga with just a combined 10 wins in 66 games between them. I hold visiting Leganes as the better side though, and wecan note that they won the reverse fixture 2-0 back in December. Admittedly, plenty of time has passed since and this is at Espanyol's home turf, but note that Espanyol have won just two home games all season.

8* play on Leganes +0.25. 

PREMIER LEAGUE PUNISHER - WEST HAM @ NEWCASTLE TOTAL - 09:15 AM KO

Newcastle are coming off a 4-1 win over Bournemouth while West Ham defeated Chelsea 3-2 last time out. In the first meeting of the season West Ham left the pitch as a 3-2 winner, and I expect this to be another high-scoring affair. 

The home team Newcastle can play without pressure as they now sit 15 points above the relegation zone while visiting West Ham are in dire need of points to avoid relegation. The Hammers' 56 goals allowed over 32 games is one of the worst marks in the league, so they probably know they have to score two or three goals to win this one. 

8* play on OVER 2.5 goals.

SATURDAY SERIE A BOOKIE BLA$TER - LAZIO VS MILAN TOTAL

This contest features two teams with plenty to play for, and I expect to see a tight low-scoring affair. Lazio are trying to chase down Juventus at the top of the table. Their defense is excellent with only 28 goals allowed in 29 Serie A games. For this contest, their offense might struggle with strikers Ciro Immobile and Felipe Caicedo suspended. 

As for AC Milan, they enter Saturday two points behind Napoli for the last Europa League spot. With a 36-37 goal differential over 29 Serie A games, it is fair to say that Milan are a low-scoring side and I think they'll struggle to break down this solid Lazion defense. 

8* play on UNDER 2.5 goals. 

ARSENAL @ WOLVES PREMIER LEAGUE PUNISHER - 12:30 PM KICK OFF

Both teams are hot coming off three straight wins each. Sixth-placed Wolves are however six points ahead of eighth-placed Arsenal and they are tied for points with Manchester United for the Europa League spot. Wolves are unbeaten in eight Premier League outings overall and undefeated in their last five at home. Arsenal meanwhile have dropped two of their last five on the road and they have just three road victories in the league on 16 attempts on the season. 

8* play on Wolves -0.25.

SERIE A BOOKIE BREAKER TOP PLAY - EARLY SATURDAY - 11:15 AM KICK OFF

League-leading Juventus to win by two goals or more looks like a really solid bet in this one IMO.

This is "Derby Della Mole", the local Turin derby played out between the city's most prominent football clubs, a derby that Juventus have owned in recent years. They won the reverse fixture 1-0 back in November, but completely owned the game and could easily have won by a larger margin.

Additionally, Juve have been on fire since the Serie A restart, recording three straight wins while outscoring their opponents by a total of 9-1. As for Torino, they've played four games since the restart, losing the last two by a total of 6-3.

10* play on Juventus -1.5. 

EARLY SATURDAY PREMIER LEAGUE NO BRAINER

Leicester have dropped two on the bounce, and with several teams creeping up behind them they are now in dire need of a win to defend their third-place in the table.

This looks like a good spot to turn it around as they host a Crystal Palace team that is coming off a pair of setbacks on its own, and motivation must be low at this point of the season.

Palace have no shot at reaching a European competition spot, nor do they have to fear relegation.

I'm happy to take what should be a fired up Leicester side at home in this one. 

8* play on Leicester. 

WEDNESDAY SOCCER 3-PACK

Udinese took a 3-2 home loss to Atalanta last time out. They're in desperate need of points hovering just three points above the relegation zone, and I think this will be wide-open affair against a Roma team looking to retain its Europa League spot. Last time out, Roma were shut out at Milan, but they have plenty of offensive talent and are too good to be shut out in back-to-back games. Roma are 18-10 to the over in all Serie A games on the season and 10-4 to the over at home.

8* play on OVER. 

THURSDAY AFTERNOON LA LIGA NO BRAINER - 1:30 PM ET KICK OFF

Real Sociedad will be looking to snap out a slump when they host Espanyol on Thursday, and I really like their chances against the worst league in the team. 

Espanyol are already all but doomed for relegation while Sociedad have a chance of earning Europa League soccer if they can pick up the pace. Sociedad have won eight of 16 La Liga games, and surely they must have what it takes to beat the basement boys from Espanyol. 

8* play on Real Sociedad. 

WEDNESDAY SOCCER 3-PACK

Atalanta are coming into this contest riding a nine-game winning streak. They have scored three goals or more in six straight games and I fully expect a high-scoring affair here against a Napoli side that is hot as well, coming off a 3-1 win over Spal to make it nine straight games without a defeat. 

8* play on OVER. 

TOTTENHAM @ SHEFFIELD UNITED BOOKIE BLA$TER

Only one point separates the two two teams in the standings, and I strongly disagree that Tottenham should be this big of a favorite at Sheffield. Sure, Sheffield UTD are coming off three consecutive defeats while Tottenham ended a seven-game winless rut with a 2-0 win over West Ham last time out, but we can note that Sheffield have lost only five of 15 home games on the season while Spurs have won three of 15 on the road. 

8* play on Sheffield UTD. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (SOCCER) - LA LIGA MAJOR WAGER TOP PLAY

Villareal steamrolled Betis in a 5-1 triumph the first head-to-head matchup of the season. Betis have home field advantage in this one (whatever that means with no crowd in the stands), but I still like the visitors to come through and win this one as well. 

Betis fired coach Rubi on June 21 after a series of disappointing results, but they've not played much better since and took a 4-2 beating by Levante last time out.

Villarreal on the other hand are one of the hotter sides in the league, going undefeated with four wins since the restart.

Additionally, Betis are stuck in no-mans-land in the table while Villareal are currently holding down a Europa League spot, and they even have an outside chance of reaching the Champions League. 

10* play on Villareal PK. 

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON BOOKIE BA$HER - SERIE A TOTAL

Verona have seen a total of 11 goals scored in three games since the Serie A restart while Parma have seen a total of 10 goals in their last three games. The teams come into this contest tied for points near the middle of the table. I expect to see a high-scoring affair between two sides who shouldn't be scared to go on the attack as a loss would be of very little consequence. 

8* play on OVER. 

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Atletico Madrid are coming off four straight wins, but beating up on teams from the bottom half of the table is nothing like facing a desperate Barcelona team that is competing for the La Liga title. 

Barca played a disappointing 2-2 draw at Celta Vigo last time out to fall two points behind league-leading Real Madrid in the standings. Now the Catalans most likely have to win out to have a realistic shot at the title. 

Third-place Atletico might have some motivation to defend their third-place, but it should be nothing compared to Barcelona's motivation. 

That being said, Atletico Madrid are not easy to score on so I do not expect to see a ton of goals in this one. 1-0 or 2-0 to Barca. 

8* play on UNDER. 

TUESDAY AFTERNOON PREMIER LEAGUE PUNISHER - MAN U @ BRIGHTON

Write up posted shortly. 

8* play on Manchester United. 

SEVILLA @ LEGANES TUESDAY AFTERNOON LA LIGA TOP PLAY

Write up posted shortly.

10* play on Sevilla. 

TUESDAY AFTERNOON SERIE A BANKROLL BUILDER - LAZIO @ TORINO

Write up posted shortly. 

8* play on Lazio. 

MONDAY LA LIGA BOOKIE BLA$TER - REAL SOCIEDAD @ GETAFE

Both Getafe and Real Sociedad are winless through their four games since the restart, but I like Getafe to come through with a win in this matchup.

While Getafe are coming off three straight draws, Real Sociedad have dropped three in a row while scoring just a single goal and losing to two teams in the bottom-half of the table.  

Additionally, we can note that Getafe have won five of their last six La Liga meetings with Real Sociedad. 

8* play on Getafe PK. 

LA LIGA NO BRAINER - SUNDAY SOCCER ACTION

Real Madrid enter Sunday at second place in the table, but they have a game in hand on league-leading Barcelona and would overtake them with a win in this one. Espanyol sit dead last in the standings and most likely too far behind to have any chance of playing La Liga soccer next season. 

Espanyol are a league-worst 2-5-8 in their 15 La Liga games at home while Real Madrid are a league-best 8-4-3 away from home. 

5* play on Real Madrid. 

SUNDAY AFTERNOON SERIE A ANNIHILATOR - ATALANTA @ UDINESE

Atlanta were red hot before the Covid-19 pandemic put Serie A play on hold. They' have picked up right where they left off since the restart, outscoring Lazio and Sassuolo by a combined 7-3 in back-to-back victories. They're the highest scoring team in the league with 77 goals in 27 games, and here they'll face an Udinese team that is among the lowest-scoring with 21 goals in 27 games. This is a complete mismatch, and I fully expect a blowout win for Atalanta. 

8* play on Atalanta -1.25. 

EARLY PREMIER LEAGUE BOOKIE BA$HER  - SOUTHAMPTON @ WATFORD

Southampton put up a lackluster performance in a 2-0 loss to Arsenal last time out. They have very little to play for at this point of the season, while the complete opposite is true for Watford who are just one point clear out of the relegation zone. Motivation will be a key factor in this one, and that's why I'm well happy to take Watford at this price (stake back if the game ends in a draw). 

8* play on Watford PK. 

PADERBORN @ FRANKFURT BUNDESLIGA BOOKIE BREAKER TOP PLAY

Eintracht Frankfurt are undefeated with two wins in their last three games as they head into this Bundesliga clash with Paderborn. The visitors are dead last in the standings and with only three games to go, without any hope of climbing out of the relegation zone. Frankfurt would need a small miracle to overtake two teams to earn a Europa League spot for next season, but I think they'll at least do their part of the job. 

10* play on Frankfurt -1.5. 

SUPER EARLY PREMIER LEAGUE PUNISHER - WOLVES @ ASTON VILLA

Wolves have outscored opponents 3-0 through back-to-back victories since the Premier League restart. They enter the weekend in sixth place, tied on points with Manchester United for fifth but currently one goal behind on goal differential. Lack of motivation should be an issue, and then I fully expect the Wolves to run over an Aston Villa side that sits second to lst in the table and winless with three losses through its last four home games. 

8* play on Wolves. 

FRIDAY AFTERNOON LA LIGA BOOKIE BLA$TER - VALLADOLID @ SEVILLA

Sevilla enter this contest in fourth place and would overtake Atletico Madrid for third with a win. They opened the restart of the season with a 2-0 triumph over Betis but have played three straight draws since. I think they'll be well up for this contest, looking to bag three points against a Valladolid team that has very little to play for, sitting relatively safe at eight points clear of the relegation zone. 

8* play on Sevilla. 

OFF 5-0 SWEEP - THURSDAY AFTERNOON LA LIGA BOOKIE BLA$TER - ESPANYOL @ BETIS

Espanyol took a 3-1 loss to Levante last time out, but I expect a better defensive performance when they visit Betis on Thursday. 

Espanyol's last two away games have seen a total of just one goal and they have scored only 11 goals in 15 away games on the season. 

As for Betis, while they put up a solid defensive performance in a 1-0 loss at Bilbao last time out, they struggled to create chances at the offensive end of the pitch.  

Additionally, Betis are without doubt the better side, but they would most likely settle for a 0-0 draw and last place Espanyol lack offensive talent. 

8* play on UNDER. 

OFF 5-0 SWEEP - ARSENAL @ SOUTHAMPTON TOP PLAY - EARLY THURSDAY EPL ACTION

Arsenal did not just just take a 3-0 beating on the scoreboard by Man City a week ago, they also lost several players to injury.

The Gunners' next game was not much better as they fell 2-1 at Brighton on Saturday, and I think they're in trouble here against a Southampton side that must feel pretty confident coming off a 3-0 win at Norwich.

Arsenal have won just two of their 15 EPL away games on the season, and I like the price we get on the home team against a banged-up Arsenal squad. 

10* play on Southampton PK. 

GAME OF THE MONTH (SOCCER) - TOP RATED SERIE A TOTAL - WEDNESDAY 3:45 PM

Atalanta is the highest scoring side in Serie A with an average of 4.2 goals per game. Their lone game since the restart saw five goals scored (4-1 win over Sassuolo), and here they'll face a Lazio side that is also more than capable of both scoring and conceding. While this will be Lazio's first Serie A game back since the restart, note that they defeated Ternana 7-2 in a Friendly on June 20. Serie A games involving Lazio have seen an average of 3.2 goals per game. 

The last head-to-head meeting finished 3-3, and I expect to see plenty of fireworks from both sides again in this one. 

10* play on OVER 3 goals. 

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON PREMIER LEAGUE TOP PLAY - CRYSTAL PALACE @ LIVERPOOL

Liverpool are coming off a rather sluggish 0-0 draw in the Merseyside derby with Everton. I expect to see more fireworks from the Reds in here as they would secure the league title with a win. 

Visting Crystal Palace are safe from relegation after defeating Bournemouth last time out, and I would not be surprised to see the visitors come out flat in this one. 

10* play on Liverpool -1.5. 

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON PREMIER LEAGUE NO BRAINER

Two teams at opposite ends of the table with Wolves tied on points with Man United for sixth place and a Europa League spot and Bournemouth in the relegation zone in 18th place. Wolves are unbeaten in six Premier League games (W3, D3) and here they'll face a Bournemouth side that suffered its fourth defeat from their last five games last time out and has lost 11 of 15 EPL away games on the season. 

8* play on Wolves. 

EVERTON @ NORWICH EPL ANNIHILATOR

Everton are coming off a solid 0-0 draw against Liverpool in the Merseyside derby. I think they'll be fired up for this game against bottom-dwelling Norwich who might be desperate for points, but simply do not have the quality to compete with the likes of Everton. 

8* play on Everton. 

PREMIER LEAGUE BOOKIE BLA$TER  - SHEFFIELD U @ MAN U

Manchester United are undefeated in six Premier League games (W3, D3) following their 1-1 draw with Tottenham over the weekend. They're currently holding down the Europa League spot in sixth, but the goal must be to catch Chelsea and earn a Champions League ticket. 

Visiting Sheffield United would overtake Man U with a win as they enter this contest just two points back, but the home team has been excellent in the second half of the season while Sheffield U have locked flat since the restart. We can also note that they've scored just a single goal from their last three league matches overall while Man U have outscored opponents 10-0 through three straight home wins. 

8* play on Manchester United -1.25.

TUESDAY AFTERNOON SERIE A BOOKIE BLA$TER - NAPOLI @ VERONA

Both Verona and Napoli will enter this contest with plenty of motivation as both sides are in the battle for the Europa League qualification spot and just one point separating the two teams in the table. The last six head-to-head meetings have ended with Napoli win and I think they'll get the job done for a seventh straight time here. Additionally, we can note that Napoli have won four straight Serie A road games. 

8* play on Napoli. 

TUESDAY AFTERNOON PREMIER LEAGUE PUNISHER - BRIGHTON @ LEICESTER

Brighton are coming off a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Arsenal, but I think they'll be brought back to earth here against a strong Leicester team looking to defend their third-place. 

8* play on Leicester. 

MONDAY NIGHT LA LIGA TOP PLAY - SEVILLA @ VILLAREAL

Sevilla are coming off a couple of disappointing draws which have seen Atletico Madrid overtake them for third place in the La Liga standings. Here they'll face a Villareal team that has recorded three straight 1-0 triumphs since the restart, but I still like Sevilla to come through with a win in this one. The teams Villareal have beaten have not been nearly the quality of Sevilla who boast the second-best road record in the league while Villareal's home record ranks in the bottom half. 

10* play on Sevilla. 

MONDAY AFTERNOON SOCCER - SWEDISH ALLSVENSKAN - ELFSBORG @ HELSINGBORG

Helsingborg are off to a terrible start with an 0-7 goal differential through their first two games (both losses). Here they'll face an Elfsborg side that won at Gothenburg in their season opener and played a 2-2 draw with Hammarby last time out. 

Helsingborg are banged up and I don't think their home-field advantage will be enough to make up for what they lack in squad quality and depth. 

8* play on Elfsborg. 

OSTERSUND @ OREBRO - SWEDISH ALLSVENSKAN ANNIHILATOR - 11:30 AM KICK OFF SUNDAY

Tough spot for Ostersund who have opened the season with back-to-back 2-0 losses. They have also been traveling up and down the country and will be playing on just two days rest since Thursday's setback to Sirius. Orebro on the other than hand have had an extra day of rest since a 2-1 win at Djurgarden on Wednesday. I think we're getting a great price on the home team in this one. 

8* play on Orebro. 

FIGHT OF THE WEEK (UFC) - EMMETT VS. BURGOS UFC FIGHT NIGHT JUNE 20

Shane Burgos is 13-1 in his MMA career (6-1 in UFC), and I like him to book another win here against Josh Emmett.

Emmett is 6-2 in the UFC, but not nearly as good of a striker as  Burgos (75.5 inches vs. 70 inches reach advantage Burgos) who averages 7.09 strikes per minute. While Emmett might be looking to take this fight to the ground, note that Burgos successfully defends 90% of takedown attempts. 

Even though Emmett is coming off impressive back-to-back knockouts, I think the 35-year-old will struggle to keep up with the younger (29-year-old) and more energetic "Hurricane" Burgos in this one. 

10* play on Shane Burgos. 

SATURDAY AFTERNOON PREMIER LEAGUE - WOLVES @ WEST HAM - 12:30 PM KO

This is an important game for both sides as visiting Wolverhampton are gunning for a Europa League/Champions League spot while West Ham are sucked into the relegation battle. Visiting Wolves have had a great season, and they have a have a full squad to pick from ahead of Saturday's game. Wolves have won three straight H2H meetings with West Ham, and I think the have too much quality for the home team to keep up with. Additionally, we can note that West Ham have the third-worst home record in the Premier League while Wolves road record is the fifth-best. 

8* play on Wolves. 

BUNDESLIGA BOOKIE BA$HER - DORTMUND @ LEIPZIG

Dortmund took a 1-0 home loss to Bayern Munich on May 26th, a loss that most likely saw the chance of winning the league slip away. 

They've not been near the top of their game ever since and a setback to Mainz last week have seen them fall 10 points behind Bayern in the standings. 

While we find Dortmund in second place, three points ahead of third-place Leipzig, I still hold Leipzig as the better, hotter and more motivated team in this one. They are undefeated in their last 14 games all competitions included and they earned a 3-3 draw at Dortmund back in December.

8* play on RB Leipzig. 

BARCELONA @ SEVILLA - FRIDAY AFTERNOON LA LIGA BOOKIE BLA$TER 

Sevilla might be the third best team in La Liga according to the table, but they're still far behind the quality of league-leading Catalan giants Barcelona. I think we are getting a more than reasonable price on the visitors in this one. 

Barca have won both games since the restart of the season (4-0, 2-0) while Sevilla are coming off a disappointing 1-1 draw at Levante. 

While Sevilla are hard to beat when playing their best, they're just too inconsistent. We can also note that their home record is far from impressive (8th in the league. 

The reigning champions Barcelona on the other hand have the third best road record in La Liga and they've won three straight H2H meetings with Sevilla, including a 4-2 triumph here at Sevilla back in February.

8* play on Barcelona. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (SOCCER) - MAN UTD @ TOTTENHAM *TOP PLAY*

This should be an intense affair between fifth-place Manchester United and eight-place Tottenham Hotspur. 

Man U really caught their stride prior to the break going undefeated with eight wins through their last 11 games in all competitions. While some of the momentum might be gone, I still think we're getting a great price on the Red Devils in this one. 

Tottenham have dropped five of their last six games, and while the last game took place almost three months ago, it can't be a confident Tottenham side taking the field. Former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho will try to get his team fired up for this one, but I don't see it being enough against a United team that is really coming together nicely under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.  

10* play on Man UTD pk. 

PGA H2H

8* play on Kevin Kisner.

REAL SOCIEDAD VS. ALAVES BOOKIE BLA$TER - THURSDAY LA LIGA SOCCER

Real Sociedad reopened the season with a 0-0 draw against Osasuna. Still, they've won eight of their last 10 games and I think they'll get the job done here on the road at Alaves. 

Sociedad enter the contest in fifth place in La Liga and would overtake Atletico Madrid for fourth with a win. Alaves on the other hand sit at 15th place, seven points clear of the relegation zone. While they are not completely in the clear yet, this is not a "must win" game for Alaves. 

The home team has kept just one clean sheet from its last 14 top-flight fixtures, and that won't cut it against a Sociedad side that is averaging 1.65 goals scored per game. Additionally, note that Sociedad won the last head-to-head meeting 3-0. 

8* play on Real Sociedad. 

THURSDAY AFTERNOON BANKROLL BUILDER - SWEDISH ALLSVENSKAN ANNIHILATOR

Helsingborg took a 3-0 beating by newly promoted Varberg in their season opener, and at home at that. They missed several key players, among them veteran captain Andreas Granqvist, and many players are uncertain for this contest as well. 

I don't see Helsingborg keeping up with a Kalmar team that always plays it best home at Fredriksskans. While Kalmar also lost their season premiere, they did so to a strong Norrkopings team on the road (2-1), and with some luck they could have earned a draw. 

8* play on Kalmar. 

MAN CITY @ ARSENAL BOOKIE BLA$TER

We find Manchester City in second place of the table. While their chances of catching up with the superb league-leaders Liverpool are slim to none, I still like them to put a beating on visiting Arsenal in this one. The Gunners sit at ninth place and have an outside chance of earning a Champions League spot, but their squad quality and depth is inferior to Man City, particularly defensively. 

City have won six straight competitive H2Hs against the Gunners, covering a -1.5 handicap each time, and I fully expect them to make that seven in a row. 

8* play on Manchester City -1.5. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (SOCCER) - TOP RATED BUNDESLIGA TOTAL

Hoffenheim were shut out in a 2-0 loss to RB Leipzig last time out. Before that outing, they had scored six goals in three games since the restart and I think they'll come to play and make Augsburg pay the price in this one. 

Augsburg are fighting to avoid getting involved in the relation battle while Hoffenheim are looking to climb into a Europa League spot. With both teams aiming for the three points, I expect to see a wide open affair with plenty of goals. 

Hoffenheim have seen average of three goals per game on the season while games involving Augsburg have seen 3.2 gpg on average. We can also note that Augsburg have found the net in all but two of their 15 league home fixtures to date. 

10* play on OVER. 

SHEFFIELD UNITED VS. ASTON VILLA PREMIER LEAGUE PUNISHER

Aston Villa have lost five straight contests, conceding two goals or more in each of those games. They're 20-8 to the over (2.5 goals) on the season and I think we'll see plenty of fireworks when they host Sheffield United in the Premier League restart on Wednesday. Sheffield United are unbeaten in four games (W3, D1), and while they're generally a low-scoring team I expect them to be able to take advantage of a leaky Villa defense. 

8* play on OVER 2.25 goals.

*half stake back if exactly two goals in the game. 

SCHALKE 04 @ EINTRACTH FRANKFURT MONEYMAKER

Eintracht Frankfurt have split their four games since the restart of the Bundesliga season. Last time out they put a 4-1 beating on Hertha Berlin, and I think they'll record another win here against a Shalke 04 team that is 0-2-2 since the restart and winless in 13 Bundesliga matches (D6, L7). A win would see Frankfurt overtake Shalke in the standings, and I'm happy to take the hotter team at home in this one, particularly as Schalke have failed to find the net completely in five of their last seven road trips. 

8* play on Eintracht Frankfurt. 

LEGANES @ BARCELONA TUESDAY AFTERNOON LA LIGA *TOP PLAY*

Barcelona restarted the season with a 4-0 blowout win over Mallorca while Leganes took a 2-1 home loss against Valladolid last time out. Six of Barelona's last 10 home league victories have seen them overcome the -2 handicap and here they'll face a Leganes team that is second to last in the league. Barca never slow down at home, and I fully expect them to run up the score against this inferior Leganes side. 

10* play on Barcelona. 

*Money back if Barcelona win by exactly 2 goals. 

LA LIGA BANKROLL BUILDER - MALLORCA @ VILLAREAL

Mallorca took a 4-0 beating by Barcelona last time out while Villareal are coming off a solid 1-0 road win at Celta Vigo. There's plenty at stake for both sides as Valladolid have a chance at Europa League play while Mallorca are trying to secure a new contract, but note that the visitors are just 1-2-10 with a 12-30 goal differential on the road this season. I don't see any reason why this won't end in a blowout win for the home team Valladolid. 

8* play on Villareal -1 

*money back if Villareal win by 1 goal. 

MONDAY AFTERNOON SOCCER - ALLSVENSKAN MONEYMAKER

I expect Helsingborg to open the season with a win as they host newly promoted Varberg in their season opener. 

This is Varberg's first season ever in the Swedish top flight, and they've lost a couple of key pieces since earning the promotion. 

This will most likely be a very difficult season as their economical resources are tiny compared to most other teams in the league, and I don't think they have enough quality in the team to keep playing the entertaining, offensive style of soccer that earned them wins against lesser teams last season. 

The game will be played with no spectators, but nevertheless, Helsingborg are always hard to beat home at Olympia. I really like the price we get on the home team in this contest. 

8* play on Helsingborg. 

BUNDESLIGA BOOKIE BA$HER  - 12 PM SUNDAY

Schalke 04 have picked up just one point in five games since the Bundesliga restart. I think they'll another loss here against a Leverkusen team that is just as strong on the road as it is at home. We can also note that Leverkusen’s best player Kai Havertz should be back in action after missing the last two games due to injury.

8* play on Leverkusen. 

LA LIGA BANKROLL BUILDER - BARCELONA @ MALLORCA

Barcelona are currently two points clear of second-placed Real Madrid at the top of the table. I don't think they'll have any trouble to dismiss Mallorca in this one. We find the home team on 18th positioj (in the relegation zone), and while they still have plenty to play for, with this contest being played in an empty stadium their usually strong home advantage is pretty much gone. Barcelona are better on every single position, and I expect it to show on the scoreboard.

8* play on Barcelona -1.5

GAME OF THE WEEK (SOCCER) - TOP RATED BUNDESLIGA BOOKIE BREAKER - SATURRDAY 12:30 PM

Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Muller will be unavailable for Bayern Munich, but they have a deep squad and I still think they'll get the job done against Borussia Mönchengladbach.

The Bavarians could claim the title if they record a victory and Borussia Dortmund fail beat Fortuna Dusseldorf. They'll be playing on double revenge after losing 2-1 in the reverse fixture earlier this season and taking a 3-0 beating at home last season. 

Bayern have been red hot since the break and they've won 13 straight games in all competitions, more often then not by two goals or more. Mönchengladbach on the other hand have won just one of their last four while losing two, including a 1-0 setback to Freiburg last time out. 

10* play on Bayern Munich -1.25

*half stake back if Bayern Munich win by 1 goal.

LA LIGA BOOKIE BA$HER - SOCCER - FRIDAY 2:00 PM ET

Valencia defated Levante 4-2 in the first meeting of the season, and I expect them to get the better of their derby rival here in the restart of the Spanish top flight. Valencia still have plenty to play for as they seek to hold on to a Europa League spot while Leventa is in the bottom half of the table, but still in no direct risk of relegation. Additionally, they've lost 11 of their 14 away games while Valencia are undefeated home at Mestalla. 

8* play on Valencia. 

COPPA ITALIA MONEYMAKER - MILAN @ JUVENTUS

This is the second leg of a Coppa Italia semi-finals bout between Juventus and AC Milan. The first game finished 1-1, but I expect Juve to get the better of their opponent in this one.

Milan will have to do without several key players, among them veteran star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Juventus have a deadly front trio of Costa, Dybala and Ronaldo, and I just don't see Milan being able to cope with them over 90 minutes. 

8* play on Juventus. 

THURSDAY LA LIGA BOOKIE BREAKER - BETIS @ SEVILLA *TOP PLAY* 

Sevilla and Betis will restart the Spanish La Liga season at Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán in Sevilla on Thursday.

Sevilla won the first meeting of the season 2-1 on the road, and I fully expect them to complete the season sweep here at home. 

Sevilla enters the contest third in the league, and while catching the top 2 teams (Real Madrid and Barcelona) will be tough, with five teams right on their heels they still need to rack up wins to not drop down the standings.

Betis on the other hand are stuck in the middle of the table, with no shot at Europa spots but also not in risk of relegation. 

10* play on Sevilla. 

SUPER EARLY 7 AM ET - GAME OF THE WEEK (SOCCER) - TOP RATED BUNDESLIGA SIDE

Wolfsburg have split their four game since the restart of the German Bundesliga. Last time out they took a 2-1 loss to Frankfurt, but I expect them to bounce back here against a Werder Bremen side that has the worst home record in the league (1-3-10). Wolfsburg on the other hand own the sixth best road record and won't lack motivation as they would move past Hoffenheim for a Europa League spot. 

10* play on Wolfsburg. 

SATURDAY MORNING BUNDESLIGA BOOKIE BA$HER - 09:30 AM ET KICK OFF

Eintracht Frankfurt is coming off back-to-back road wins. Here they get a chance to extend the winning streak to three against a Mainz team that is fighting to avoid relegation, entering this contest just one point above 16th-placed Dusseldorf. Frankfurt have a solid home record (6-4-4) while Mainz have lost eight of their 14 away games in the league and they've been outscored 9-3 in four games overall since the return. 

8* play on Frankfurt. 

FRIDAY AFTERNOON SOCCER ACTION - BUNDESLIGA BOOKIE BREAKER TOP PLAY

Borussia Monchengladbach are coming off a 4-1 trouncing of Union Berlin and they've scored eight goals in four games since the restart. Freiburg on the other hand have two draws and two losses while conceding six goals since the restart. Monchengladbach sit fourth in the standigns, just two points behind Leipzig in third while Freiburg have very little to play for at this point. I expect Monchengladback to roll over the home team in this one. 

10* play on Borussia Monchengladbach.

GAME OF THE WEEK (SOCCER) - TUESDAY AFTERNOON BUNDESLIGA TOTAL

Werder Bremen are in dire need of points as they enter Tuesday second-to-last in the Bundesliga standings. Their games have seen an average of 3.2 goals per game and they're 19-9 to the over (2.5 goals). 

Eintrach Frankfurt are 22-6 to the over on the season with an average of 3.5 goals per game and I think they'll go for the win, sitting just five points above the relegation zone. 

I think we'll see a wide open and high-scoring contest as neither team is likely to settle for the draw. 

10* play on OVER 2.5. 

MONDAY SOCCER - BUNDESLIGA BOOKIE BREAKER

Leipzig are coming off a disappointing 2-2 draw with Hertha Berlin. They would most likely have won if not for a red card early in the second half, and I expect Leipzig to come through with a big outing here against a Koln team that took a 3-1 loss to Hoffenheim last time out. They're in no-mans-land in the middle of the table while Leipzig are in third place, trying to hunt down Dortmund for second. 

Leipzig have claimed 13 of their 15 Bundesliga triumphs by at least two goals. 

8* play on Leipzig. 

DORTMUND @ PADERBORN - SUNDAY MORNING BUNDESLIGA TOP PLAY

Write up posted shortly. 

10* play on Dortmund -1.5. 

GAME OF THE MONTH (SOCCER) - TOP RATED SATURDAY PLAY

Hertha Berlin put up a good fight to earn a 2-2 draw at RB Leipzig last time out. They had opened the restart with back-to-back wins (3-0, 4-0) prior to that outing and I think they'll win easy again in this one. The visiting Augsburg are coming off a goalless draw at home to bottom-of-the-table side Paderborn, and going on the road where they've lost eight of their 14 road games on the season won't make things any easier.  

10* play on Hertha Berlin. 

HERTHA BERLIN @ RB LEIPZIG *TOP PLAY*

Leipzig are coming off a lopsided 5-0 triumph over Mainz and 13 of their 15 wins the league this season have come by two goals or more. Hertha Berlin defated Union Berlin in the Berlin-derby last time out but are still stuck in no-mans-land in the table with little to play for. Leipzig on the other hand have plenty of motivation as they're in third place, just two points behind Dortmund.

10* play on RB Leipzig -1.5. 

TOP RATED BUNDESLIGA BOOKIE BREAKER - TUESDAY ACTION

Borussia Monchengladbach took a 3-1 loss to Leverkusen last time out, a result that saw Leverkusen overtake Monchengladbach for fourth spot in the table. 

I like Monchengladbach to bounce back here against a Werder Bremen team that is second to last in the league and with just five points and nine losses in their 12 Bundesliga home games this season. They have dropped each of their last five at home while scoring just one goal.

Monchengladbach have the fifth best road record in the league and they are undefeated through the last nine head-to-head matchups with Bremen.  

10* play on Monchengladbach. 

FREIBURG @ FRANKFURT BUNDESLIGA BOOKIE BLASTER

Eintracht Frankfurt are coming off back-to-back losses, but there is no shame in losing to Borussia Monchengladbach and Bayern Munich. 

They're in need of points hovering just four points above the relegation zone and, and I think they'll be able to add three to their points tally here against Freiburg.

For all their struggles, note that Frankfurt have the sixth-best home record in the league and they defeated Freiburg 3-1 back in January. 

8* play on Frankfurt. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (SOCCER) - EARLY SUNDAY MORNING BUNDESLIGA ACTION

FC Koln failed to hold on to a 2-0 lead against Mainz in the restart of Bundesliga, conceding two consecutive goals for a 2-2 draw. I like them to come back strong and keep focus the whole game here against Fortuna Dusseldorf.

Koln lost the first meeting of the season 2-0 at Dusseldorf which sets up a revenge spot. Addtionally, they're much stronger at home than on the road while Dusseldorf have picked up just 10 points in their 13 away games on the season. 

Koln have a strong offense and they'll face a decimated Fortuna team that will have to do without suspended defender Kaan Ayhan.

No other team in Bundesliga has scored fewer goals than Fortuna this season, and I don't see how the visitors will be able to keep up with the home team. 

10* play on FC Koln. 

EARLY SATURDAY MORNING BUNDESLIGA BOOKIE BLASTER

B. Monchengladbach are coming off a 3-1 win over Eintrach Frankfurt while Bayer Leverkusen defeated Werder Bremen 4-1 in their first game back. Monchengladbach are 18-8 to the over (2.5 goals) on the season with an average of 3.2 goals per game while Leverkusen are 16-10 to the over (2.5 goals) and 3.1 goals per game. The first meeting of the season ended with a 2-1 Monchengladbach win, but considering the circumstances and current form I expect see more goals in this one to give us the win. 

8* play on OVER. 

WOLFSBURG @ DORTMUND PREMIUM PICK

Borussia Dortmund are challenging Bayern Munich for the Bundesliga title, entering the weekend in second place of the Bundesliga four points behind Bayern. Wolfsburg meanwhile are in sixth place, looking to hold on to one of the European spots. Dortmund have won five Bundesliga matches in a row and they've outscored opponents 12-1 during said run. The Wolves are undefeated in their last seven games, but they've struggled with Dortmund in recent seasons and I think we're getting a great price on BVB in this one. 

8* play on Dortmund. 

BUNDESLIGA BOOKIE BLASTER - UNION BERLIN VS. HERTHA BERLIN - FRIDAY ACTION

Hertha Berlin defeated Hoffenheim 3-0 last time out, but they did not impress defensively despite the clean sheet. As for Union Berlin, they took a 2-0 loss to Bayern Munich last time out in a game where they were not allowed to do much more than defending the whole game. I think Union will come to play here, but defensively they might suffer with on-loan defender Keven Schlotterbeck suspended. 

8* play on OVER. 

BUNDESLIGA BOOKIE BLASTER - MONDAY AFTERNOON ACTION

Both teams have been heavy to the over throughout the season, but I think playing behind closed doors will lead to a slow-paced low-scoring affair. We can also note that both sides are in desperate need of points, Werder Bremen to avoid relegation and Leverkusen to stay in the battle for a Champions League spot. Bremen have scored just eight goals in 11 home games on the season, so they know they'll most likely need a clean sheet to have any chance of winning this game. 

8* play on UNDER. 

EARLY SUNDAY BUNDESLIGA BOOKIE BLASTER

The game will be played behind closed doors which will take away a lot of the home field advantage Berlin would otherwise have. While Bayern are sitting top of the table, they can't afford to drop points with Dortmund and Leipzig right on their heels. Union Berlin are sitting safe in no mans land in the middle of the table, eight points above the relegation zone. 

Bayern are undefeated with 10 wins and 1 draw in all competitions in 2020 and 14 of their 17 Bundesliga wins on the season have come by at least two goals. I expect an easy win for the superior away team in this one. 

8* play on Bayern Munich. 

SCHALKE 04 @ DORTMUND BUNDESLIGA *TOP PLAY*

This game will be played behind closed doors with no fans in the stadium. 

Dortmund is no doubt the better team, but without the support of the home town crowd I think this Revierderby game will be a lot closer than most think. The first meeting of the season was a goalless draw and I expect this one to go down to the wire as well. 

Additionally, the home team is expected to be without key pieces like Marco Reus, Axel Witsel and Emre Can. 

10* play on Schalke 04 +1. 

WOLFSBURG @ AUGSBURG BUNDESLIGA BOOKIE BA$HER

Augsburg struggled defensively prior to the break, giving up 13 goals in their last five games. They've allowed 52 goals in 25 games on the season and they're 10-2 to the over in their 12 home games with an average of 3.8 goals per game. While Wolfsburg are one of the lower scoring sides in the league, I think the home team will set the pace and drive up the tempo in this one. 

8* play on OVER 2.5 goals. 

UFC FIGHT NIGHT: SMITH vs. TEIXEIRA BOOKIE BREAKER

Anthony Smith is a chalky favorite against Glover Teixeira Wednesday night, but for a good reason. Smith comes in ranked No. 4 in the UFC’s Light Heavyweight division and took down Alexander Gustafsson in his last fight. He's younger and stronger, and has better reach than Teixeira who won't have the benefit of a crowd rooting for the upset as there won’t be any fans in attendance for this event. While Teixeira is still very dangerous, I like Smith to come through for us in this one. 

8* play on Anthony Smith

LATE NIGHT BIG 12 TOURNAMENT BOOKIE BLASTER

The TCU Horned Frogs will take on the Kansas State Wildcats in the Big 12 tournament Wednesday night, and I like the Horned Frogs to get the job done in this one. 

While Kansas State is coming off a 79-61 triumph over Iowa State in their regular-season finale, note that it had dropped 10 consecutive games prior to that. 

The Wildcats are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight-up win, 0-6 ATS in their last 6 neutral site games, and here they'll face a TCU team that has defeated them comfortably twice already this season. 

8* play on TCU Horned Frogs. 

WEDNESDAY TOP RATED NBA PLAY OF THE DAY

The Hawks are 20-12 ATS in all home games on the season and 5-2 SU and ATS as home favorites, including a 140-135 win over the Knicks on Feb 9. They've had a day off since defeating Charlotte in double overtime on Monday while the New York Knicks were in action last night when they took a 122-115 loss at Washington. The Knicks are 2-7 ATS when playing on back-to-back nights this season and 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight games as a road underdog. I don't think the visitors will stand much of a chance in this one. 

10* play on Atlanta Hawks. 

NBA 3-PACK - KNICKS @ HAWKS TOTAL

The Hawks are 20-12 ATS in all home games on the season and 5-2 SU and ATS as home favorites, including a 140-135 win over the Knicks on Feb 9. They've had a day off since defeating Charlotte in double overtime on Monday while the New York Knicks were in action last night when they took a 122-115 loss at Washington. The Knicks are 2-7 ATS when playing on back-to-back nights this season and 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight games as a road underdog. I don't think the visitors will stand much of a chance in this one. 

Additionally, I also like the over as:

Over is 6-2 in Knicks last 8 overall. Over is 18-8 in Hawks last 26 overall. Over is 15-7 in the last 22 meetings. Over is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings in Atlanta.

8* play on OVER. 

NBA 3-PACK - HORNETS @ HEAT

The Charlotte Hornets are 7.5 games off a playoff spot, but that doesn't mean that they've stopped competing. The Hornets are 6-0-1 ATS in their last seven games following an OT loss at Atlanta Monday night, and I like them to keep this within double-digits. While the Miami Heat are phenomenal home at American Airlines Arena, note that they're coming off a 100-89 triumph at Washington and they're 0-4 ATS in their last four games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. With the Hornets feisty against the spread run and the Heat in a letdown spot, taking the points on the visitors is a no brainer to me. 

8* play on Charlotte Hornets. 

TUESDAY NIGHT CBB BANKROLL BUILDER

The Howard Bison have won just three games all season and they took a 100-88 loss to Delaware State last time out. They're however 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a double-digit loss at home and I like them to keep it within the number as an underdog against South Carolina State in the MEAC Tournament Tuesday night. The Bulldogs are coming off five straight defeats, and they're just 2-6 ATS in their last eight games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Additionally, note that the last three meetings have gone to overtime, most recently a 101-95 South Carolina State win back in January.

8* play on Howard Bison. 

NBA NO BRAINER - $20 TUESDAY SPECIAL

The Minnesota Timberwolves own the second-worst record in the Western Conference and they've lost their last two games by an average of 13.5 points, but I like their chances of covering the number when visiting a slumping Houston team Tuesday night. 

The dysfunctional Rockets are not in a position to lay double-digits against any team in the league at the moment, coming off four straight defeats, most recently a 20-point loss to Orlando. 

Minnesota may struggle big time on the defensive end, but note that it has the 9th best scoring average in the league and Houston has found it hard to run up the score in recent games. 

8* play on Minnesota Timberwolves. 

GAME OF THE MONTH (NBA) - TOP RATED TOTAL *MAJOR WAGER*

The Boston Celtics have allowed just 102 points per game over their last two contests, but they still lost both averaging 95 ppg. Bad time to run into an Indiana Pacers team that boasts a top 5 scoring defense while holding opponents to 105.4 ppg home at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. One of the few teams playing better D than the Pacers are the Celtics, limiting opponents to 106.8 ppg overall on the season. 

The Celtics are 21-13 to the under in games with a total of fewer than 118 points. 

10* play on UNDER. 

LATE NIGHT NCAAB BOOKIE BREAKER *TOP PLAY*

The St. Mary's Gaels and the BYU Cougars have split two close games this season, but I like BYU to win and cover the spread in this West Coast Conference Tournament semifinal matchup in Las Vegas Monday night. 

The Gaels needed double-overtime to get past Pepperdine on Saturday while BYU put an 81-64 beating on that same Pepperdine team last time out on Feb 29. BYU should have plenty of energy saved up for this one while heavy legs could become an issue for the Gaels. 

The Gaels are 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight games overall and 5-13 ATS in their last 18 games as an underdog while the Cougars are 15-6 ATS in their last 21 games overall and 12-5 ATS in their last 17 games as a favorite.

10* play on BYU. 

MONDAY NIGHT NBA NO BRAINER

The Milwaukee Bucks own the best record in the league, but they travel to Denver as losers of two in a row and three of their last four. They took a 140-131 loss at Phoenix on Sunday, and I think they'll struggle here in the second leg of a back-to-back situation and to make things worse, the Bucks will have to do without MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee). 

As for the Nuggets, while they've split their last six games, they've had a day of rest compared to their opponent and they're 7-2 ATS in their last nine games as a home favorite. Additionally, the Nuggets are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 Monday games and 13-6-1 in the last 20 meetings with the Bucks at Pepsi Center. 

8* play on Denver Nuggets. 

LATE NHL MIDNIGHT MASSACRE *BAILOUT PLAY*

The Colorado Avalanche will be looking to bounce back from back-to-back losses after dropping a 6-3 decision to Vancouver at home last time out. They're 5-0 in their last five games following a loss of three or more goals and 7-1 in their last eight games as a road favorite. The San Jose Sharks meanwhile are in a tough spot following a 2-1 overtime loss to Ottawa on Saturday. They're 1-5 in their last six games following OT on the previous day and this will be their third game in four nights; they're 2-14 in their last 16 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation.

8* play on Colorado Avalanche. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (XFL) - TOP RATED TOTAL *MAJOR WAGER*

The Tampa Bay Vipers are coming off a 25-0 shutout victory over the DC Defenders. They limited their opponent to 107 yards of offense in the triumph, and here they'll face a Los Angeles team that dropped a hard-fought contest 17-14 against the New York Guardians at Met Life Stadium last Saturday. 

The Vipers have scored the lowest amount of touchdowns (7) of all the eight teams in the league, but they've also only allowed nine, which is tied for second-best. 

Coming into Week 5, the under had hit 11 times in 16 games. I expect this to be another relatively low-scoring contest. 

10* play on UNDER. 

VEGAS @ CALGARY POWER PLAY

The Vegas Golden Knights have dropped two of their last three following a disappointing 4-0 loss at Winnipeg on Friday. They're 6-0 in their last six after scoring two goals or fewer in their previous game and still a red hot 9-2 in their last 11 overall. As for the Calgary Flames, while they're riding a three-game winning streak, not that they're just 7-20 in their last 27 games as a home underdog. The favorite is 6-0 in the last six head-to-head meetings, and I think we're getting a good price on Vegas as a short road favorite. 

8* play on Vegas Golden Knights. 

HEAT @ WIZARDS NBA BOOKIE BLASTER

The Miami Heat fell to 13-19 on the road with a 110-104 loss at New Orleans Friday night. They're 23-9-1 ATS in their last 33 games following a straight up loss and I like their chances of picking up a road win at Washinton on Sunday. At only 15-15 home at Capital One Arena, the Wizards have struggled to make the most of any homecourt advantage. Last time out Washington defeated Atlanta by six points, but it is just 1-4-1 ATS in its last six games following a straight up win.

The Heat are 25-9-2 ATS in the last 36 meetings in the nation's capital; expect more success this Sunday. 

8* play on Miami Heat. 

GAME OF THE YEAR (NBA) - TOP RATED SIDE *MAJOR WAGER ALERT*

The Houston Rockets have dropped three straight games following a nine-point loss as an 8.5-point favorite at Charlotte on Saturday. They're just 1-5 ATS in their last six games playing on zero days rest, and I think they're asked to cover way too many points in this matchup with Orlando. 

The Magic put a 132-118 beating on Minnesota last time out and they need all wins they can get as they're trying to hold on to a playoff spot in the East. 

Magic are 14-6 ATS in the last 20 meetings. Magic are 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings in Houston.

10* play on Orlando Magic. 

TOP RATED NCAAB PLAY OF THE DAY

I like the Connecticut Huskies to come through as a favorite over the Tulane Green Wave in their AAC regular-season finale on Sunday. The Green Wave sit dead last in the conference at 4-13 while Connecticut owns a decent 9-8 record. 

The Huskies have closed out the season on fire, coming off four straight wins including a 77-71 upset win over Houston last time out. They've scored an average of 80 ppg during that winning streak while Tulane's offense is one of the worst in the nation with just 68.1 ppg on average throughout the season. 

While Connecticut was in action just three days ago, Tulane last played on Feb 29, a 74-67 OT loss to Memphis. I would not be surprised if the home team might take a while to get up to speed again, and by that time the Huskies should have already built up a sizable lead. UConn won the first matchup this year in Storrs 67-61, and I expect an even larger victory margin in this one. 

10* play on Connecticut. 

SUNDAY MANCHESTER DERBY - CITY VS. UTD - BANKROLL BUILDER

Manchester City might be the second-best team in the nation according to the league table, but they're still far off league-leading Liverpool. They're coming off five straight wins (all on the road), but I think they're in for a real battle against cross-town rival Manchester United on Sunday.

The Red Devils are undefeated in nine straight games all competitions included, and while Man C are sitting pretty in second place, this game means a ton for United as they try to move up the table to earn a spot in one of the European tournaments for next season.

Despite a disappointing season overall, Man U have lost just two of 14 league games home at Old Trafford.

This will be the fourth meeting of the season (league and cups), with Man United winning two of the previous three. 

8* play on Manchester United +1. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (SOCCER): TOP RATED PREMIER LEAGUE SIDE

Chelsea have only won one of their last six league games, but they're coming off a confidence-boosting 2-0 triumph over Liverpool in the FA Cup and I think they'll come through with a win against Everton on Sunday. 

The Toffees have lost eight of their 14 away league games and they've not held an away league clean sheet since the opening day of the season. With only 10 games left of the season they're stuck in the middle of the table with little to play for while Chelsea are in a tight race for the last Champions League spot with seven teams within six points behind them. 

Additionally, this is a revenge game for the Blues after dropping the first meeting of the season 3-1 at Goodison Park back in December. 

10* play on Chelsea. 

NBA 3-PACK - KINGS @ BLAZERS

The Sacramento Kings have split their last two games despite giving up 125 and 126 points respectively. Here they'll face a Portland team that took a 127-117 loss at Phoenix last time out and it is 3-1 to the over in its last four games. We saw a total of 243 points scored when these two teams clashed back in December, and I expect another run-and-gun type of game tonight. 

8* play on OVER. 

SUPER LATE BIG WEST BOOKIE BLASTER - 10 PM ET START *BAILOUT PLAY*

The UC Davis Aggies have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three games, but they're 13-2 ATS in their last 15 as underdogs and I think they'll keep it within the number in this Big West matchup with UC Riverside Saturday night. The Highlanders are playing tremendous defense, but they do not put a ton of points on the board themselves and just like the Aggies, they tend to do better against the spread when catching points. Additionally, we can note that the underdog is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings between these two teams. 

8* play on UC-Davis. 

NBA 3-PACK - 76ERS @ WARRIORS

The Golden State Warriors took a 121-113 loss to Toronto last time out, but it's not all doom-and-gloom in the Warriors camp at the moment. Steph Curry was back in action for the first time since suffering a broken hand on Oct. 30, and he contributed a team-high 23 points in 27 minutes. Here they'll host a Philadelphia team that is without star players Joel Embiid (shoulder) and Ben Simmons (back), but it still managed to defeat Sacramento 125-108 last time out. Each of the Sixers last four games has gone over the total, and I think this will be another relatively high-scoring affair. 

8* play on OVER. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (NCAAB) - TOP RATED ACC TOTAL

The North Carolina Tar Heels have scored 85+ points in three straight games and they're 5-1 to the over in their last six. As for the Duke Blue Devils, they're coming off an 88-69 triumph over NC State and five of their last six games have gone over the total. Duke is 13-4 to the over in all home games on the season and 5-2 to the over when the total is 150 to 159.5 points. 

10* play on OVER. 

NBA 3-PACK - ROCKETS @ HORNETS

The Houston Rockets have allowed 120+ points in back-to-back games, both losses to NY Knicks and the LA Clippers. Over is 8-0 in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400, and the 21-41 Charlotte Hornets fit that bill. Charlotte has dropped three in a row but, it put up a decent performance offensively with 49 percent shooting from the field in a 114-112 loss to Denver last time out. It did allow Denver to shoot 51 percent though, and I expect both teams to put up plenty of points in this one. 

8* play on OVER. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (NCAAB): TOP RATED PAC-12 SIDE

The red hot UCLA Bruins head into this contest riding a seven-game winning streak and they're 5-1-1 ATS during that stretch and winning four of those seven straight up as underdogs. On the season, the Bruins are 8-4 ATS as an underdog and I think they'll keep it close here in this Pac-12 matchup with the USC Trojans. Note that at 12-5, UCLA is battling Oregon for the Pac-12 title while USC is "only" 10-7 in conference play. The Trojans are coming off back-to-back wins, but they had lost two consecutive games prior to the current winning streak and they're 9-8 ATS as a favorite this season. 

10* play on UCLA Bruins. 

TGIF MVC TOURNAMENT *TOP PLAY*

The Missouri State Bears have covered the spread in seven of their last eight overall, the lone exception a blowout loss at Valparaiso. Last time out they put an 84-59 beating on Southern Illinois and they're 9-0 ATS after allowing 60 points or fewer this season. As for Indiana State, while the team is coming off four straight wins (3-0-1 ATS), note that it took a 71-58 loss to Missouri State in the last meeting on Feb 16. I like the Bears to come through in this Missouri Valley Conference quarterfinal matchup. 

10* play on Missouri State.