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Date	Match Up	Rating	Score	Result	Profit	Lead Time	Analysis
10-22-23	Dolphins +136 v. Eagles		17-31	Loss	-100	19 h 1 m	Show
MIKE'S DOLPHINS/EAGLES S.N.F. BOOKIE BU$TER This is a matchup between the No. 1 and No. 2 ranked teams for total offense. Philadelphia has a significant advantage on the defensive side of the ball when healthy, but they're coming into this game far from healthy. The last time the Dolphins played a quality opponent, they suffered a 48-20 loss at Buffalo. I believe they're heading to Philadelphia with a chip on their shoulder, looking to prove to themselves and the world that they are serious Super Bowl contenders. With such a high total, we can expect a lot of variance which effectively means points are less likely to matter; therefore, I think we're getting better value on backing Miami on the moneyline rather than against the spread. *3 PLAY ON MIAMI DOLPHINS.**
10-22-23	Flames -120 v. Red Wings	Top	2-6	Loss	-120	16 h 53 m	Show
*5 BEST BET: MIKE'S NHL GAME OF THE WEEK The Detroit Red Wings are off to a 4-1 start to the season following an upset win at Ottawa last night. They were outshot 37-23 though, and here I think they'll find it difficult to match the intensity of a Calgary team that is looking to bounce back from a 3-1 loss at Columbus Friday night. The Flames are only 1-3 in their last four games, despite outshooting each opponent by at least eight shots. It's only a matter of time before the results start going their way. 5* PLAY ON CALGARY FLAMES.**
10-22-23	Chargers +5.5 v. Chiefs	Top	17-31	Loss	-110	56 h 41 m	Show
*4 TOP PLAY: MIKE'S CHARGERS/CHIEFS NFL GAME OF THE WEEK The Kansas City Chiefs are 5-1 SU and 4-2 ATS on the season, but this is a team that usually struggles to cover. Over the last three seasons, the Chiefs are 0-7 ATS as a home favorite of 3.5 to 7 points and the Chargers are 10-4 ATS as an underdog last three seasons. The Chargers are 2-3 SU and 1-3-1 ATS on the season and that is one reason why the betting market is undervaluing the Chargers in this spot. 4* PLAY ON LOS ANGELES CHARGERS.**
10-22-23	Lions v. Ravens -2.5		6-38	Win	100	52 h 17 m	Show
MIKE'S LIONS/RAVENS NFL BOOKIE BOMBER The Detroit Lions are 5-1 SU and ATS on the season and they're heading to Baltimore riding a four-game winning streak, but this is where I think it comes to an end. The Lions have played a soft schedule since beating KC in their season opener, and now they'll have to face a Baltimore defense that ranks 2nd in total defense and against the pass with only 163.2 passing yards allowed per game. Bad news for the Lions who may have to rely on their passing game a lot more than usual with top running back David Montgomery expected to be out for some time with a rib injury. *3 PLAY ON BALTIMORE RAVENS.**
10-22-23	Bills v. Patriots +9		25-29	Win	100	52 h 14 m	Show
MIKE'S BILLS/PATRIOTS NFL BOOKIE BREAKER We lost with the Pats ATS in the ugliest way possible last week and they are now only 1-5 SU and ATS on the season, but I think they can keep this one at least somewhat close. Buffalo has not been at its best lately either, and QB Josh Allen was limited in training this week due to a shoulder injury. *3 PLAY ON NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS.**
10-22-23	Browns v. Colts UNDER 41	Top	39-38	Loss	-109	5 h 4 m	Show
*5 BEST BET: MIKE'S NFL TOTAL OF THE WEEK The Cleveland Browns have scored a total of only 22 points through their last two games. They managed to defeat the Niners 19-17 last week despite the absence of starting quarterback Deshaun Watson who is expected to get the start here, but is he really 100% fit? Whether we see Watson on the field or not, I expect the Colts' defense to bring the heat here after giving up 37 points to Jacksonville last week. As for Cleveland's defense, it ranks No.1 for several key metrics and should not have any issues to contain Colts backup quarterback Gardner Minshew. 5* PLAY ON UNDER.**
10-21-23	Phillies v. Diamondbacks UNDER 8	Top	6-1	Win	100	12 h 14 m	Show
*5 BEST BET: MIKE'S ALCS TOTAL OF THE YEAR These two pitchers faced off in the opener of the NLCS, a game Philadelphia won 5-3. Three of the first four games have gone over the total, but I like the under here in Game 5. The pitchers' home and away splits are in our favor, and Zack Wheeler has a 2.96 ERA in 11 career stats against Arizonw while Zac Gallen has a 2.22 ERA in five career starts against the Phillies. 5* PLAY ON UNDER.**
10-21-23	Michigan -24.5 v. Michigan State		49-0	Win	100	18 h 4 m	Show
MIKE'S MICHIGAN/MICHIGAN STATE CFB BOOKIE BA$HER The Michigan Wolverines are perfect 7-0 SU and 3-3-1 ATS on the season. They're on a 3-0 ATS run through which they've outscored their opponents 149-24. The Wolverines are allowing only 6.7 points per game (1st), and Michigan State does not have the firepower to keep this close. *3 PLAY ON MICHIGAN WOLVERINES.**
10-21-23	Islanders v. Sabres -115	Top	1-3	Win	100	18 h 40 m	Show
*4 TOP PLAY: MIKE'S NHL PLAY OF THE DAY The Buffalo Sabres are 1-3-0 on the season, but they won the only game they closed as favorites and here they're a home favorite against an Islanders team that will play the second leg of a back-to-back situation after taking an OT loss to New Jersey Friday night. 4* PLAY ON BUFFALO SABRES.**
10-21-23	Baylor v. Cincinnati -2.5	Top	32-29	Loss	-110	98 h 0 m	Show
*5 BEST BET: MIKE'S BAYLOR/CINCINNATI CFB GAME OF THE MONTH The Cincinnati Bearcats will be looking to end an ugly 0-4 SU and ATS skid. They lost 30-10 as a 3.5-point home favorite against Iowa State last week, but I think they'll have more success here against a Baylor team that took a 39-14 loss to Texas Tech before heading into their bye week. Cincinnati is averaging only 26.7 points per game (81st), but it ranks 29th with 444.0 yards of total offense per game and 17th with 202.7 rushing yards per game, so it should only be a matter of time before they start putting more points on the board. The Bears have struggled to stop the run all season and I expect to see the Bearcats bounce back with a big outing here after struggling against Iowa State's defense. 5* PLAY ON CINCINNATI BEARCATS.**
10-21-23	Central Florida v. Oklahoma -17		29-31	Loss	-110	27 h 59 m	Show
MIKE'S UCF/OKLAHOMA CFB BOOKIE BU$TER The Oklahoma Sooners are coming into the week at 6-0 SU and ATS on the season. The betting market will adjust to them sooner or later, but it has not happened yet IMO. The UCF Knights are 3-3 SU and 2-4 ATS on the season, and they took a 51-22 loss as a short road favorite at Kansas last week. They've allowed 44, 36, and 51 points over their last three games, and here they'll face an Oklahoma team that is coming off its bye week ranking 6th in the nation in total offense. UCF is also coming off its bye, but I expect the Sooners to win this one by at least three touchdowns. *3 PLAY ON OKLAHOMA SOONERS.**
10-21-23	Mississippi State +6.5 v. Arkansas		7-3	Win	100	11 h 36 m	Show
MIKE'S MISSISSIPPI STATE/ARKANSAS CFB BOOKIE BLA$TER This looks like a good spot to back the Mississippi State Bulldogs to get and ATS cover after going 0-5 ATS in their last five. Arkansas has lost five in a row straight but but put up good fights at Ole Miss and Alabama in the last two weeks. They lost by only 24-21 to the Tide in Tuscaloosa last week and I would not be surprised to see them short of energy here. *3 PLAY ON MISSISIPPI STATE BULLDOGS.**
10-20-23	Phillies -121 v. Diamondbacks	Top	5-6	Loss	-121	18 h 11 m	Show
*4 TOP PLAY: MIKE'S MLB GAME OF THE WEEK Arizona will be looking to tie the series following a 2-1 win in Game 3 on Thursday, but I like the Phillies to bounce back with a win here in Game 4. Arizona's 2022 All-Star Joe Mantiply will serve as the opener in a bullpen game while the Phillies hand the ball to left-hander Cristopher Sanchez (3-5, 3.44 ERA). Mantiply has a career 7.36 regular-season ERA in five relief outings against Philadelphia, and while the Diamondbacks bullpen has been solid in the playoffs, I much rather trust a team with a regular starter on the mound. 4* PLAY ON PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES**
10-20-23	Flames v. Blue Jackets +126		1-3	Win	126	17 h 10 m	Show
MIKE'S NHL MONEYLINE MONEYMAKER This looks like a tough spot for the Flames who will play away from home on back-to-back nights following a 4-3 win in Buffalo Thursday night. The Blue Jackets have had plenty of time to prepare since a 4-0 home loss to Detroit on October 16. Here the Blue Jackets will wrap up a four-game homestand to start the season, and they can not be happy with their 1-2 record. I expect to see max effort from Columbus while fatigue might become an issue for the visitors. *3 PLAY ON COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS.**
10-19-23	Jaguars v. Saints UNDER 40		31-24	Loss	-110	14 h 31 m	Show
MIKE'S JAGS/SAINTS T.N.F. BOOKIE BU$TER The New Orleans Saints are 6-0 to the under while Jacksonville has a 3-3 over/under record. I would not be surprised to see the Jags coming out flat on offense here after putting up 37 points on the Colts last week. QB Trevor Lawrence injured his left knee late in the game and was limited at practice on Tuesday and Wednesday, and here the Jags will face a Saints defense that ranks 5th in total defense and 5th against the pass. *3 PLAY ON UNDER.**
10-19-23	Coyotes v. Blues -114		6-2	Loss	-114	13 h 22 m	Show
MIKE'S NHL MONEYLINE MONEYMAKER The Coyotes are coming off a pair of road losses, and here they're on the road again for their fourth straight game on the road and third game in four nights. The Blues last played on Oct 14 when they defeated Seattle in a shootout. Arizona has struggled to find the net and St. Louis' netminder Jordan Binnington has turned aside 63 of 65 shots. *3 PLAY ON ST. LOUIS BLUES.**
10-19-23	Canucks v. Lightning -129	Top	3-4	Win	100	15 h 52 m	Show
*4 TOP PLAY: MIKE'S NHL PLAY OF THE DAY The Vancouver Canucks are coming off a 2-0 loss at Philadelphia, their first of the season, and they're on the road again to visit Tampa Bay Thursday night. The Lightning will be looking to shake of three consecutive road losses, and this looks like a perfect opponent as the Lightning are 8-1 in the last 10 meetings. 4* PLAY ON TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING.**
10-18-23	Astros v. Rangers -124	Top	8-5	Loss	-124	34 h 44 m	Show
4* TOP PLAY: ASTROS/RANGERS MLB PLAY OF THE DAY The Texas Rangers have taken control of the series after winning both of the first games in Houston. For Game 3, they'll hand the ball to Max Scherzer who was 5-2 with a 3.09 ERA in his 12 home starts on the season. Houston right-hander Cristian Javier was 6-3 with an ERA of 4.82 in 19 road starts. Houston won 13 of those 19 games, but Javier's ERA on the road is worrisome and can they really keep bailing him out? Texas is undefeated through seven playoff games, and that against Tampa Bay, Baltimore and Houston. The team is oozing with confidence and I expect them to take a 3-0 lead in the series.
10-17-23	Avalanche -147 v. Seattle Kraken	Top	4-1	Win	100	14 h 37 m	Show
*4 TOP PLAY: MIKE'S NHL PLAY OF THE DAY The Colorado Avalanche are perfect 2-0 on the season and I don't see them losing here against a winless Seattle team. This is a big revenge game for the Avs after getting eliminated in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs by Seattle last season. 4* PLAY ON COLORADO AVALANCHE.**
10-17-23	Oilers -140 v. Predators		6-1	Win	100	12 h 34 m	Show
MIKE'S NHL MONEYLINE MONEYMAKER The Edmonton Oilers are desperate for a win after starting the season with a pair of losses to Vancouver. Now they're on the road at Nashville to face a team they've defeated in eight of the last 10 meetings. Last season, the Oilers were 8-4 for a positive ROI of +21.0% following back-to-back losses. *3 PLAY ON EDMONTON OILERS.**
10-17-23	Diamondbacks +1.5 v. Phillies		0-10	Loss	-150	11 h 27 m	Show
MIKE'S D'BACKS/PHILLIES RUNLINE RIPPER Philadelphia right-hander Aaron Nola (12-9, 4.46 ERA) has allowed 10 runs on 16 hits over 10 2/3 innings in his last two starts against Arizona (one in 2023, one in 2022). Arizona right-hander Merrill Kelly was 8-3 with a 3.79 ERA and a 10-6 team record in 16 road starts on the season. Arizona is 15-14 SU as a road underdog of +125 to +175 in 2023. *3 PLAY ON ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS +1.5.**
10-16-23	Cowboys v. Chargers UNDER 51	Top	20-17	Win	100	18 h 39 m	Show
*4 TOP PLAY - COWBOYS/CHARGERS M.N.F. BOOKIE BREAKER The Chargers have one of the best QBs in the league in Justin Herbert, but they do not pose much of a threat on the ground and here they'll run into one of the best pass defenses in the league. I also expect the Dallas defense to come out extra motivated after giving up 42 points to the Niners last week. While the Chargers will come out fresh from their bye, I think Dallas will do its best to slow down the pace, and offensively, the Cowboys have mustered a total of only 26 points through its last two road games. On the season on the season, Monday and Thursday games are a combined 9-4 to the under and all games with a closing total of 50 or higher are 5-2 to the under. 4* PLAY ON UNDER.**
10-16-23	Red Wings -115 v. Blue Jackets	Top	4-0	Win	100	14 h 28 m	Show
*5 BEST BET - NHL MONEYLINE GAME OF THE MONTH The Detroit Red Wings opened the season with a 4-3 loss as a +200 underdog at New Jersey but won their second game 6-4 at home against Tampa Bay. The Blue Jackets are 1-1 on the season following an upset win as a +190 underdog to the Rangers, and I don't see them puliing two upsets in a row. Last season, the Blue Jackets were 4-17 coming off a win as an underdog. 5* PLAY ON DETROIT RED WINGS.**
10-16-23	Austria -1.5 v. Azerbaijan		1-0	Loss	-100	6 h 5 m	Show
MIKE'S EURO 2024 QUALIFIER MONEYMAKER Austria have superior talent on their roster and a win here would see them secure their place in the European Championship. Azerbaijan have a 1-1-3 record and a -7 goal differential through five games. Austria have a 4-1-1 record, a +7 goal differential, and 14 goals scored in six games. *3 PLAY ON AUSTRIA -1.5.**
10-16-23	M Kecmanovic v. Karl Friberg +5	Top	2-0	Loss	-100	5 h 17 m	Show
*4 ATP TENNIS TOP PLAY OF THE DAY 4* PLAY ON KARL FRIBERG +5 GAMES.**
10-15-23	Patriots +3 v. Raiders		17-21	Loss	-115	56 h 21 m	Show
MIKE'S PATRIOTS/RAIDERS NFL BOOKIE BREAKER This looks like a good spot to back the Patriots who are getting no respect after getting outscored 72-3 through their last two games. The Raiders are in a potential flat spot after ending a three-game losing streak with a 17-13 win over Green Bay Monday night. Neither offense is very good, but I rate the Pats defense a lot higher than the Raiders', and if Bill Belichick can't get his team ready for this one after the recent results he might as well retire. *3 PLAY ON NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS.**
10-15-23	Colts +4 v. Jaguars	Top	20-37	Loss	-109	57 h 41 m	Show
*4 TOP PLAY - MIKE'S COLTS/JAGS GAME OF THE WEEK The Jacksonville Jaguars return home from two weeks across the pond and off an upset win over the Bills. The travel could become an issue for Jacksonville against a Colts team that has won three of its last four games outright. Gardner Minshew will quarterback Indianapolis, but I'm not sure he's that much of a downgrade from injured Anthony Richardson. Over the last three seasons, the Colts are 14-10 ATS as an underdog while the Jags are 3-7 ATS as favorites (0-4 ATS as favorites of 3.5 to 7 points). 4* PLAY ON INDIANAPOLIS COLTS.**
10-15-23	Seahawks v. Bengals -2.5		13-17	Win	100	53 h 13 m	Show
MIKE'S SEAHAWKS/BENGALS NFL BOOKIE BU$TER The Bengals have had a slow start to the season, but they defeated Arizona 34-20 last week. With Joe Burrow finally healthy again, this could get ugly in a hurry as even though Seattle has been good at stopping the run, they rank 30th in passing yards against allowing 280 passing yards per game. *3 PLAY ON CINCINNATI BENGALS.**
10-15-23	Ravens -5 v. Titans		24-16	Win	100	9 h 28 m	Show
MIKE'S RAVENS/TITANS NFL BOOKIE BLA$TER @ LONDON The Baltimore Ravens and the Tennessee Titans will clash across the pond early on Sunday. Reports suggest that the Ravens flew in early in the week while the Titans waited until Thursday. Advantage Baltimore will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing 17-10 loss at Pittsburgh. After their first loss of the season, the Ravens snapped back with a 28-3 win at Cleveland and here they'll face a Titans team that is 0-3 away from Nashville on the season. *3 PLAY ON BALTIMORE RAVENS.**
10-14-23	San Diego State -5.5 v. Hawaii		41-34	Win	100	21 h 57 m	Show
MIKE'S SDSU/HAWAII LATE NIGHT CFB BOOKIE BOMBER (11 PM ET) The San Diego State Aztecs are coming off four straight losses, but here they're a favorite for the first time since their season opener against Idaho State. They've played a tough schedule and must be looking forward to this one as they've owned Hawaii in recent seasons. Playing in Hawaii is never easy for the visiting team, but both teams are coming off their bye somewhat negating that advantage for Hawaii. Despite the Aztecs' slow start, I still have them as a much better team than the Rainbow Warriors and this looks like a good spot for SDSU to get back on track. *3 PLAY ON SAN DIEGO STATE AZTECS.**
10-14-23	Louisville v. Pittsburgh +7.5		21-38	Win	100	17 h 2 m	Show
MIKE'S LOUISVILLE/PITTSBURGH CFB BOOKIE BREAKER This looks like a good spot to fade the Louisville Cardinals who are coming off an upset win over Notre Dame. They are now 6-0 SU and 3-2-1 ATS on the season, and I think they're in a potential flat spot and well overvalued here against a Pittsburgh team that is only 1-4 SU and 0-4-1 ATS on the season. This sets up a perfect sell-high spot on the Cardinals and a buy-low spot on the Panthers who have dominated this series over the years, winning six of the last eight meetings. *3 PLAY ON PITTSBURGH PANTHERS.**
10-14-23	Florida Atlantic v. South Florida -2.5	Top	56-14	Loss	-105	14 h 9 m	Show
*4 TOP PLAY - FAU/USF CFB GAME OF THE WEEK The Florida Atlantic Owls are 2-3 SU and 1-3-1 ATS on the season, 0-2 SU and 1-1 ATS on the road. The USF Bulls are 3-3 SU and ATS, 2-1 SU and ATS at home. I like South Florida to bounce back from a disappointing 56-35 loss to the UAB Blazers. The Bulls can hold their own when on the ball, and while their defense has been an issue, here they'll face an FIU team that has scored 10, 14, 17 and 20 points through its last four games. FAU is coming off a 20-17 win over Tulsa. Over the last three seasons, FAU is 1-6 ATS off a win against a conference rivals. The Bulls are 9-4 ATS off a loss to a conference rival. 4* PLAY ON SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS.**
10-14-23	Georgia v. Vanderbilt OVER 55	Top	37-20	Win	100	10 h 11 m	Show
*4 TOP PLAY - MIKE'S GEORGIA/VANDERBILT TOTAL OF THE WEEK The Vanderbilt Commodores are 6-0-1 to the over on the season, and I expect to see another high-scoring affair when they host Georgia Saturday afternoon. The Bulldogs are as per usual boasting one of the best defenses in the nation, but Vandy QB Ken Seals has thrown for 539 yards, four touchdowns, and one INT while starting the Commodores' past two games instead of AJ Swann who could not stop turning the ball over, and despite Swann's struggles, the team ranks 37th on the season with 274.4 passing yards per game. As for the Bulldog's offense, they rank 8th for total offense and they have the 10th best scoring offense in the nation averaging 40.7 points per game. They just put up 51 points on Kentucky, and here they'll face a Vandy defense that ranks 12th in the SEC in pass-efficiency defense. 4* PLAY ON OVER.**
10-13-23	Penguins v. Capitals +110		4-0	Loss	-100	18 h 39 m	Show
Mike's PENGUINS/CAPITALS NHL MONEYMAKER Both the Penguins and the Capitals will be looking to rebound from a disappointing last season. Pittsburgh dropped its season opener 4-2 as a -250 favorite against Chicago while this is the Caps first game of the season. Sure, the Pens are better than what they showed against the Blackhawks, but I'll gladly back the Caps to get the W at this price. Also, note that Pittsburgh netminder Tristan Jarry was 1-2-1 with a 3.96 GAA in four starts against Washington last year while Darcy Kuemper was 2-0-0 with a 3.02 GAA in two starts against Pittsburgh. *3 PLAY ON WASHINGTON CAPITALS**
10-12-23	Broncos v. Chiefs UNDER 50	Top	8-19	Win	100	81 h 26 m	Show
*5 BEST BET - Mike's Broncos/Chiefs NFL Total of the Month The Broncos' defense is almost historically bad so this could get ugly in a hurry, but I still like the under as KC can go into time management mode and churn clock with long drives after jumping out to a big lead. The Broncos have looked decent when on the ball in recent weeks, but here they'll face a Chiefs defense that may not get a lot of headlines, but certainly can hold its own. Since the start of last season, Chiefs games with a total closing at 50 points or higher are 11-4 to the under. 5* play on UNDER.**
10-11-23	Avalanche -110 v. Kings		5-2	Win	100	17 h 57 m	Show
MIKE'S NHL MONEYLINE MASSACRE The Colorado Avalanche have won eight of the last 10 meetings and I like the price we get on the Avs here in L.A. in their first game of the season. The Avs have a lot of talent and the Kings goaltending situation could be better. Cam Talbot, who is expected to get the nod, was 17-14-2 with a 2.93 GAA last season. *3 PLAY ON COLORADO AVALANCHE.**
10-11-23	Dodgers -140 v. Diamondbacks		2-4	Loss	-140	16 h 3 m	Show
MIKE'S MLB MONEYLINE MONEYMAKER The Dodgers have their backs against the wall after dropping the first two games of the series home in L.A. With two pitchers with ERAs north of five, this comes down to who's the better team, and I still think the Dodgers are the better team by far, despite the recent losses. Also, note that Dodgers righty Lance Lynn has a 6-1 record to go with a 2.96 ERA in previous meetings with Arizona. During the regular season, Arizona was 4-11 as a home underdog of +125 to +175. *3 PLAY ON LOS ANGELES DODGERS.**
10-10-23	Predators v. Lightning OVER 6		3-5	Win	100	10 h 19 m	Show
MIKE'S NHL TOTAL BOOKIE BREAKER The Tampa Bay Lightning will be without their star netminder Andrei Vasilevskiy for the first two months of the season due to back surgery. The Lightning will have to rely on their offense for the first couple of months, and here they'll take on a Nashville team with a new head coach in Andrew Brunette who has made it clear he wants the Predators to embrace an offensive style of play. The Preds have plenty of young and offensively skilled players, and I think they'll help push the final score over the total. *3 PLAY ON OVER.**
10-10-23	Astros v. Twins -127	Top	9-1	Loss	-127	9 h 6 m	Show
*5 BET BET - MIKE'S ALDS GAME OF THE YEAR The Astros are not quite the powerhouse we've gotten used to seeing in recent seasons and now they're in a tough spot after splitting the first two games of the series home in Houston. The Twins are 25-15 as a home favorite of -125 to -175 on the season and right-hander Sonny Gray (9-8, 2.67 ERA) has posted a minuscule ERA of 1.38 over his last seven starts. Gray held the Astros to four runs over 13 innings in two regular-season meetings. Minnesota won both games. As for Houston starter Cristian Javier (10-5, 4.50 ERA), he was a lot better at home than on the road where he posted a 5.07 ERA over 18 starts. Javier has a 4.41 ERA over his last seven starts. He did note face the Twins during the regular season. 5* PLAY ON MINNESOTA TWINS.**
10-09-23	Packers v. Raiders -125		13-17	Win	100	13 h 33 m	Show
Mike's Packers/Raiders M.N.F. BOOKIE BREAKER The 1-3 Las Vegas Raiders will be looking to end a three-game skid, and I like them to get the W here against a 2-2 Green Bay team that has had mixed results. Vegas expects to get starting QB Jimmy Garoppolo back from a concussion and running back Josh Jacobs should finally wake up here against a Packers defense that allows 155.2 rushing yards per game. Don't get me wrong; the Raiders are not a good team, but they match up fairly well against Green Bay and they get a chance to end a three-game slide in just their second home game of the season. *3 play on Las Vegas Raiders.**
10-09-23	Packers v. Raiders UNDER 45.5	Top	13-17	Win	100	12 h 41 m	Show
*Mike's 4 Packers/Raiders M.N.F. Total BEST BET 'The 1-3 Las Vegas Raiders will be looking to end a three-game skid, and I like them to get the W here against a 2-2 Green Bay team that has had mixed results. Vegas expects to get starting QB Jimmy Garoppolo back from a concussion and running back Josh Jacobs should finally wake up here against a Packers defense that allows 155.2 rushing yards per game. Don't get me wrong; the Raiders are not a good team, but they match up fairly well against Green Bay and they get a chance to end a three-game slide in just their second home game of the season. I like the under even more though. Green Bay ranks 29th in total offense and 24th in yards per play. Vegas ranks 28th in total offense and 22nd in yards per play. Vegas has not scored more than 18 points in any games this season, but its defense ranks around average. The over/under is 1-3 in Vegas' games this season. 4* play on UNDER.**
10-09-23	Phillies v. Braves -148		4-5	Win	100	10 h 24 m	Show
Mike's MLB Moneyline MONEYMAKER The Phillies have a 1-0 lead in the series after winning the opener 3-0. This looks like a great spot to back Atlanta to bounce back with left-hander Max Fried on the mound. Fried (8-1, 2.55 ERA) has been one of the best starting pitchers in baseball and the Braves are 5-1 with Friend on the mound and off a loss. The Braves are 17-9 as a home favorite of -125 to -175. *3 play on Atlanta Braves.**
10-08-23	Chiefs v. Vikings OVER 52.5	Top	27-20	Loss	-110	10 h 53 m	Show
*4 BIG BET - Mike's Chiefs/Vikings NFL Total of the Week The Minnesota Vikings are 3-1-1 to the under on the season as they average only 22.5 points per game (25th) despite averaging 370.8 yards per game (9th) and 6.4 yards per play (3rd). Untimely turnovers have cost them, but I think we'll see a locked-in Vikes offense here against a KC defense that might not be quite as good as the numbers would suggest. KC is allowing only 15.0 points per game, but its last three opponents have been Jacksonville, Chicago, and the NY Jets. As for the Chiefs offense, you never have to worry about them putting up points. I expect to see this one go over the total. 4* play on OVER.**
10-08-23	Ravens v. Steelers +3.5	Top	10-17	Win	100	104 h 34 m	Show
*4 TOP PLAY - Mike's Ravens/Steelers NFL Game of the Week This looks like a great spot to back the Steelers to bounce back from a disappointing 30-6 loss as a 3-point favorite at Houston. The Steelers are not good as favorites, but Mike Tomlin knows how to get his squad fired up as underdogs, especially when it comes to divisional games. Since the start of the 2021 season, the Steelers are 6-3 ATS as underdogs against division opponents. The Ravens meanwhile are in a potential flat spot following a 28-3 rout of the Browns in Cleveland. Since the start of the 2021 season, the Ravens are 9-17 ATS as favorites and 1-4 ATS off a win against a divisional rival. 4* play on the Steelers.**
10-08-23	Titans -2.5 v. Colts		16-23	Loss	-105	31 h 9 m	Show
Mike's Titans/Colts NFL BOOKIE BREAKER The Tennessee Titans are 2-2 SU and 3-1 ATS on the season. Last week they defeated the Bengals 27-3, and I think they're a much better team than the Colts who I just don't rate at all. Sure, they're 2-2 SU and ATS on the season with outright wins at Baltimore and Houston, but this is a bad matchup as they've struggled to stop the run all season and here they'll face arguably the best running back in the NFL in Derrick Henry. Colts star running back Jonathan Taylor has missed the first four games of the season due to an ankle injury and a contract dispute and his status for this game is unclear. I give the Titans the edge on both sides of the ball here, certainly on defense, and they're 5-0 SU and ATS in the last five meetings with three wins here at Lucas Oil Stadium. *3 play on Tennessee Titans.**
10-08-23	Texans +2.5 v. Falcons		19-21	Win	100	12 h 35 m	Show
Mike's Texans/Falcons NFL BOOKIE BA$HER Atlanta looked horrendous in its 23-7 loss to the Jags in London last week, and here they'll face a Houston team that has put up 30+ points in back-to-back games. The Texans have one of the hottest QBs in the league in C.J. Stroud while Desmond Ridder is struggling to make anything happen for the Falcons. Atlanta has been held to just one touchdown and a total of 13 points through its last two games, and Houston's defense has, just as its offense, stepped up lately. *3 play on Houston Texans.**
10-08-23	Jaguars v. Bills -4.5		25-20	Loss	-110	8 h 7 m	Show
Mike's Jags/Bills @ London BOOKIE BREAKER (9:30 AM ET) The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated Atlanta 23-7 here in London last Sunday so they've had time to make themselves at home in England while Buffalo flew in just this week, I'm not sure if it's that much of an advantage. They'll face a Buffalo team that has destroyed its last three opponents, defeating Vegas 38-10, Washington 37-3, and most recently Miami 48-20. The Jags rank only 21st against the pass giving up 238.2 passing yards per game, and Buffalo QB Josh Allen went 21-for-25 for 320 yards and four touchdowns plus a rushing TD against Miami. He has eight TDs against one INT in his past three games. It's rare to see a team as talented as Buffalo making the trip across the pond, and I think they'll put on a show for the fans and run away with this game early and comfortably. *3 play on Buffalo Bills.**
10-07-23	Arizona v. USC -21		41-43	Loss	-105	21 h 33 m	Show
*Mike's SUPER LATE* Arizona/USC BOOKIE BU$TER (10:30 PM ET) The Arizona Wildcats kept it close as a 20-point underdog against Washington last week (lost 31-24), but I think they'll take a beating by USC this week. The Trojans are due for a big game at home following rather lackluster, but still comfortable, wins at Arizona State and Colorado. USC is 5-0 SU and 2-3 ATS on the season, but it has won its home games 56-28, 66-14 and 56-10. The Trojans have the nation's highest-scoring offense and while their defense has not been great, Arizona does not have the players to make them pay, especially with starting QB Jayden de Laura banged up. 3* play on USC.**
10-07-23	Georgia Tech v. Miami-FL UNDER 57.5		23-20	Win	100	36 h 14 m	Show
Mike's Georgia Tech/Miami-FL CFB BOOKIE BU$TER The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are 4-1 to the over on the season, but I think this will be a relatively low-scoring affair. Miami-Florida has held its four opponents to 3, 33, 7, and 7 points, and while they've played a soft schedule, you can only defend against who's in front of you, and they've done it well. Also, the Hurricanes are coming off their bye week, so they're coming into the game fresh and healthy and expect to get several key defensive starters back from injury. *3 play on UNDER.**
10-07-23	Texas Tech -120 v. Baylor		39-14	Win	100	18 h 6 m	Show
*Mike's LATE NIGHT* Texas Tech/Baylor BIG 12 BOOKIE BLA$TER The Texas Tech Red Raiders are 2-3 SU and ATS while Baylor is 2-3 SU and 1-3-1 ATS. Texas Tech is coming off a 49-28 win as a 9-point favorite against Houston while Baylor is coming off an upset comeback win at UCF. I like Texas Tech to keep rolling while it should be difficult for the Bears to pull an upset two weeks in a row. Baylor's defense has struggled to stop the run all season and the Red Raiders had 239 yards on the ground against the Cougars. 3* play on Texas Tech.**
10-07-23	Washington State +3 v. UCLA	Top	17-25	Loss	-104	31 h 12 m	Show
*4 BIG BET - Mike's Washington State/UCLA CFB Game of the Week The Washington State Cougars are 4-0 SU and 3-1 ATS while UCLA is 3-1 SU and 2-2 ATS. UCLA opened the season with three straight wins but took a 14-7 loss at Utah two weeks ago before heading into its bye week. Washington State is also coming off its bye after winning 38-35 win against then-No. 14 Oregon State on Sept. 23. Washington State quarterback Cameron Ward has been one of the best QBs in the nation, averaging 348.5 yards per game and coming into this week with 13 TDs against 0 INTs. Over the last three seasons, the Cougars are 8-3 ATS on the road and 14-5 ATS against conference opponents. 4* play on Washington State.**
10-07-23	Oklahoma v. Texas UNDER 61	Top	34-30	Loss	-110	28 h 15 m	Show
*5 BEST BET - Mike's Oklahoma/Texas Total of the Month The Texas Longhorns are 4-1 to the under on the season. They've allowed more than 14 points in only one game, and that was a in their 34-24 win at Alabama in Week 2. Oklahoma has held its opponents to 0, 11, 17, 6 and 20 points. The Sooners have the No. 3 scoring offense in the nation, but this will be their first game against a ranked opponent. Both teams are capable of putting up big numbers, but I think defense will rule this game. 5* play on UNDER.**
10-06-23	Nebraska +3.5 v. Illinois		20-7	Win	100	15 h 36 m	Show
Mike's Nebraska/Illinois BIG 10 BOOKIE BREAKER The Nebraska Cornhuskers are 2-3 SU and ATS on the season while Illinois is 2-3 SU and 0-5 ATS. Illinois has covered the spread in three straight meetings and won 26-9 when it faced the Cornhuskers last season. Both teams are coming off blowout losses, but I like Nebraska to cover the number here. The Cornhuskers are averaging 209 rushing yards per game (15th) and 5.5 yards per carry (17th), and the Fighting Illini are allowing 180 yards per game to opposing backs. Nebraska on the other hand is excellent at stopping the run and Illinois starting back Reggie Love III is most likely out with an ankle injury. Nebraska backup dual threat QB Heinrich Haarberg has played well, and I think the Cornhuskers will run over their opponent in this one. *3 play on Nebraska.**
10-05-23	Bears v. Commanders -5.5		40-20	Loss	-110	39 h 50 m	Show
Mike's Bears/Commanders T.N.F. BOOKIE BREAKER The Chicago Bears are 0-4 SU and 0-3-1 ATS. They lost 31-28 at home against Denver last week, but that was the first time we saw any kind of life from this offense and they still didn't make up for a defense that has been atrocious all season. The Commanders opened the season with wins over Denver and Arizona but have since taken losses to Buffalo and Philadelphia. No shame in losing against those two teams, and they pushed the Eagles to OT last week. Sam Howell has been putting up decent numbers under center in most games, and he should have a big game here against a Bears defense that is allowed 268 passing yards per game (29th). *3 play on the Commanders.**
10-04-23	Blue Jays v. Twins -127	Top	0-2	Win	100	16 h 55 m	Show
*4 TOP PLAY - Mike's Blue Jays/Twins MLB Game of the Week We lost with the Blue Jays in Game 1 of the series, and I'm switching sides to back Minnesota to win and close out the series and move on to the ALDS. Toronto right-hander Jose Berrios (11-12, 3.65 ERA) struggled down the stretch, with a 4.53 ERA through his last seven starts and eight runs allowed over his last two starts. Minnesota right-hander Sonny Gray (8-8, 2.74 ERA) has posted an ERA of 1.54 over his last seven starts and allowed more than one run in only one of those outings. 4* play on the Twins.**
10-03-23	Blue Jays +100 v. Twins	Top	1-3	Loss	-100	10 h 49 m	Show
*4 TOP PLAY - Mike's Blue Jays/Twins MLB Play of the Day I think the wrong team is favored here in this Tuesday night AL Wild Card matchup between Toronto and Minnesota. Minnesota right-hander Pablo Lopez (11-8, 3.71 ERA) struggled down the stretch. He has posted a 6.46 ERA over his last three starts and a 4.46 ERA over his last seven starts. Lopez gave up four runs in 5 2/3 innings when he faced Toronto back in May. Toronto right-hander Kevin Gausman (12-9, 3.16 ERA) is coming off back-to-back scoreless outings (both against the Yankees) covering a total of 13 innings. Gausman has a 2.88 ERA over his last seven starts. The two teams have split six meetings this season, with both teams winning twice on the road. 4* play on Toronto Blue Jays.**
10-02-23	Seahawks v. Giants -120	Top	24-3	Loss	-120	154 h 6 m	Show
*Mike's 4 Seahawks/Giants MNF TOP PLAY The Seahawks are coming off back-to-back wins against Detroit and Carolina, but I think they'll come up short here against a Giants team that is finally back home following a pair of road games. The Giants got shut out by Dallas in a 40-0 loss on primetime in their home opener of the season, which should make them even more amped up for this primetime home game. There is a chance that Giants RB Saquon Barkley will take the field for the first time of the season, which would be a huge boost for their offense. With or without Barkley though, I expect to see a focused Giants team getting the win. 4* TOP PLAY on the Giants.**
10-02-23	Chelsea v. Fulham UNDER 2.5	Top	2-0	Win	100	8 h 57 m	Show
*5 MAX BET - Mike's EPL Soccer Total of the Month Fulham have a 5-10 goal differential through six games while Chelsea have a 5-6 goal differential through their six games. Only one of the last five head-to-head meetings went over 2.5 goals, and that game saw three goals. 5* play on UNDER.**
10-01-23	Ravens v. Browns -2.5	Top	28-3	Loss	-110	123 h 56 m	Show
*5 NFL MAX BET - Mike's Ravens/Browns Game of the Month The Ravens took a 22-19 OT loss to the Colts last week, and they're heading to Cleveland with a banged-up squad. Here they'll face a Cleveland team boasting arguably the best defense in the league. The Browns have only allowed six points in their two home wins this season, and while I'm not completely sold on their QB Deshaun Watson, the team is very good at moving the ball on the ground (4th in rushing yards per game). 5* MAX BET on the Browns.**
10-01-23	Rams +100 v. Colts		29-23	Win	100	123 h 53 m	Show
Mike's Rams/Colts NFL BOOKIE BREAKER The Rams opened the season with an upset win at Seattle, but have since lost to the Niners and the Bengals. Not the easiest of schedules, but the Rams are still a respectable 2-0-1 ATS and they must like their chances of winning outright here against a Colts team in a potential flat spot following wins at Houston and at Baltimore. It's difficult for a team with a limited amount of talent on the roster like the Colts to win three in a row, and the Rams will be hungry for a win. *3 play on the Rams.**
10-01-23	Broncos v. Bears OVER 46.5	Top	31-28	Win	100	11 h 46 m	Show
*4 BIG BET - Mike's Broncos/Bears NFL Total of the Week The Denver Broncos came into the season with a supposedly strong defense but question marks whether veteran QB Russell Wilson still got what it takes. Instead, Denver ranks dead last in total defense and yards allowed per play. while offensively, the Broncos rank 15th in total offense and 5th in yards per play. The Bears defense ranks 30th in total defense and yards allowed per play. I think this will be a high-scoring affair. 4* play on OVER.**
09-30-23	Washington -18.5 v. Arizona		31-24	Loss	-105	21 h 1 m	Show
*5 BEST BET - Mike's CFB Game of the Month Arizona is 3-1 SU and ATS on the season, with the only loss a 31-24 setback as a 9-point underdog at Mississippi State, but I think the Wildcats will take a big beating by Washington here in Week 5. The Huskies are 4-0 SU and 3-0-1 ATS on the season. They have scored at least 41 points in each game and come into this game with the nation's best offense. QB Michael Penix Jr. is averaging 409.0 passing yards per game and the team is not slowing down even after building up a big lead. Arizona QB Jayden de Laura is banged up after leaving last week's road victory at Stanford in the third quarter. I don't see the Wildcats being able to keep this close. 5* play on Washington Huskies.**
09-30-23	LSU -127 v. Ole Miss		49-55	Loss	-127	17 h 3 m	Show
Mike's LSU/Ole Miss CFB BOOKIE BLA$TER The LSU Tigers are 3-1 SU and 2-2 ATS while Ole Miss is 3-1 SU and ATS. I like LSU here as a road favorite at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Week 5. LSU won by only three points as an 18-point favorite Arkansas last week. They are deadly when on the ball averaging 530 yards per game and 7.6 yards per play, but they've been lacking defensively. Luckily, the Rebels were held to 10 points by Alabama in a 24-10 loss last week, and while their offensive numbers look impressive overall this season, they had only been putting up big numbers as double-digit favorites through three nonconference games. *3 play on LSU Tigers.**
09-30-23	Eastern Michigan v. Central Michigan -9.5		23-26	Loss	-105	10 h 33 m	Show
Mike's Early MACtion BOOKIE BREAKER Eastern Michigan is 2-2 SU but 1-3 ATS, Central Michigan is 2-2 SU and ATS. The Eagles were shut out in a 21-0 loss to Jacksonville State in their last game, the second time in four games they were held to less than a touchdown. The Chippewas just put up 34 points in an upset win at South Alabama and they're averaging 25.8 points and 320.5 yards per game. Additionally, Central Michigan has owned Eastern Michigan lately, winning four of the last six straight up while going 5-1 ATS in those games. *3 play on Central Michigan.**
09-29-23	Astros v. Diamondbacks -124	Top	2-1	Loss	-124	21 h 47 m	Show
*4 BIG BET - Mike's MLB Moneyline Game of the Week Arizona right-hander Zac Gallen has struggled on the road, but he is 12-2 with a 2.45 ERA in 15 home starts on the season. Houston right-hander J.P. France has a 7.08 ERA over his last seven starts. 4* play on Diamondbacks.**
09-29-23	Utah +4.5 v. Oregon State		7-21	Loss	-107	14 h 7 m	Show
Mike's Utah/Oregon State Friday Night PAC-12 BOOKIE BREAKER The Utah Utes are perfect 4-0 SU and 2-1-1 ATS on the season. This will be their first game as underdogs, but I like them to keep it close against an Oregon state team that took a 38-35 loss as a 3-point favorite at Washington State last week. That was the first real test for the Beavers who had opened the season with three wins, and here they'll face a Utah defense that tied for ninth nationally in total defense with only 263.8 yards allowed per game. Oregon State has been putting up a decent amount of points, but against far weaker opponents. Utah has won six of the last seven meetings outright. *3 play on Utah Utes.**
09-28-23	Red Sox v. Orioles -120	Top	0-2	Win	100	11 h 42 m	Show
*4 TOP PLAY - Mike's MLB Moneyline Play of the Day The Orioles would clinch the division with a win here against Boston, and I like the price we get on Baltimore with Dean Kremer (12-5, 4.25 ERA) on the mound. Kremer has not been at his sharpest lately, but the team has still won eight of his last 10 starts. Boston counters with left-hander Chris Sale (6-4, 4.42 ERA). The Orioles are 35-17 SU against left-handers. 4* TOP PLAY on the Orioles.**
09-27-23	Yankees -105 v. Blue Jays	Top	6-0	Win	100	13 h 1 m	Show
*4 BIG BET - Mike's MLB Moneyline Play of the Day The Yankees are 6-0 in Gerrit Cole's last six starts, and Cole (14-4, 2.75 ERA) has posted an ERA of 1.35 over his last three starts. Cole is 1-0 with a 0.46 ERA over three starts covering 19 2/3 innings against Toronto on the season. The Blue Jays are 3-5 in Jose Berrios (11-11, 3.58 ERA) last eight starts and Berrios has allowed seven runs over 12 1/3 innings in two meetings with the Yankees in 2023. 4* TOP PLAY on the Yankees.**
09-27-23	Nationals v. Orioles -1.5		1-5	Win	100	12 h 28 m	Show
Mike's MLB Runline Ripper Nats left-hander Patrick Corbin has allowed five runs or more in three of his last five starts. He has a 6.16 ERA in his last seven starts, and here he'll face a Baltimore team that is averaging 5.7 runs per nine innings against left-handers. The Orioles are 34-17 SU and 30-21 against the RL against left-handers. *3 play on Baltimore Orioles -1.5.**
09-25-23	Astros +117 v. Mariners	Top	5-1	Win	117	13 h 18 m	Show
*BIG BET ALERT - Mike's 4 Astros/Mariners MLB Moneymaker The Mariners are 10-0 in Luis Castillo's last 10 starts, but while the Mariners might have an edge on the mound, I think Houston has the better team overall. Additionally; The Astros are 20-11 as road underdogs this season while Seattle is 38-27 with a negative ROI as home favorites. 4* play on Astros.**
09-25-23	Eagles v. Bucs +5	Top	25-11	Loss	-105	12 h 58 m	Show
*MAX BET ALERT - Mike's 5 Eagles/Bucs NFL Game of the Month The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have proven to be a lot harder to defeat than most predicted. They've opened the season with wins over Minnesota and Chicago, and while tonight's opponent will be a much tougher test, I still like the Bucs to keep it within the number. The Eagles have defeated the Pats by five points and Minnesota by six points, but they have allowed 326 passing yards per game and 5.7 yards per play overall (29th). Bucs QB Baker Mayfield is playing with a lot of confidence and averages 7.2passing yards per attempt. 5* MAX BET on the Bucs.**
09-24-23	Panthers +5 v. Seahawks		27-37	Loss	-108	14 h 47 m	Show
Mike's Panthers/Seahawks NFL BOOKIE BOMBER The Panthers first two games have been ugly, but perhaps they'll get some offense here with veteran QB Andy Dalton replacing rookie quarterback Bryce Young under center. The Seahawks are 1-1 on the season following an upset win at Detroit last week, and I think this looks like a potential flat spot for Seattle. Additionally, over the last three seasons, Seattle is 5-11 ATS as a favorite and 1-7 ATS as a home favorite of 3.5 to 7 points. *3 play on Panthers.**
09-24-23	Colts +8.5 v. Ravens		22-19	Win	100	52 h 19 m	Show
Mike's Colts/Ravens NFL BOOKIE BREAKER Baltimore is 2-0 SU and ATS on the season, but this looks like it could be a potential flat spot following a win as an underdog at division rivals Cincinnati last week. The Colts are coming off a 31-20 win at Houston as Gardner Minshew replaced rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson in the second quarter. Minshew looked sharp, completing 19 of 23 passes for 171 yards with a touchdown. The Ravens are 8-16 ATS as a favorite over the last three seasons. *3 play on the Colts.**
09-24-23	Patriots -2.5 v. Jets	Top	15-10	Win	100	52 h 16 m	Show
*Mike's 4 Patriots/Jets NFL Game of the Week TOP PLAY The Patriots are in big need of a win following home losses in one-score affairs against Philadelphia and Miami, and I like the Pats here against a Jets team they've dominated in recent seasons. The Jets were supposed to be the better team this year, but that was with Aaron Rodgers under center, not Zach Wilson. Bill Belichick won't start the season 0-3, and if the Pats win they're more likely than not to cover the spread. We can also note that the Pats are 3-0 ATS as a road favorite of three points or less over the last three seasons, while the Jets are 12-18 ATS as an underdog. 4* TOP PLAY on the Patriots.**
09-24-23	Falcons +3.5 v. Lions		6-20	Loss	-120	52 h 15 m	Show
Mike's Falcons/Lions NFL BOOKIE BLA$TER Atlanta is 2-0 SU and 1-1 ATS on the season after facing two inexperienced quarterbacks, but I still think the Falcons are undervalued here against a Lions team that has big holes defensively. The Lions gave up 37 points to Geno Smith and the Seahawks last week, and Atlanta is sneaky good offensively. Additionally, Detroit's injury report is looking pretty ugly and I can see either team win this one by a field goal. *3 play on the Falcons.**
09-24-23	Broncos +6 v. Dolphins		20-70	Loss	-110	11 h 45 m	Show
Mike's Broncos/Dolphins NFL BOOKIE BU$TER The Denver Broncos are 0-2 SU and ATS on the season while Miami is 2-0 SU and ATS, records that play into Denver being undervalued on the road here at Miami in Week 3. While the Broncos have looked worse than expected on defense, Russell Wilson really got the offense going in last week's 35-33 loss to Washington. The Broncos two losses have come by a combined three points, and they were the favorite in both games. I think they can keep it close here as an underdog. *3 play on the Broncos.**
09-23-23	Iowa +14.5 v. Penn State		0-31	Loss	-115	16 h 12 m	Show
Mike's 3-Pack of Dawgs The Penn State Nittany Lions are 3-0 SU and ATS on the season, but throughout history, it's proven extremely difficult for 3-0 SU/ATS teams to move to 4-0. This 3-0 SU and 2-1 ATS Iowa team is no pushover, and its defense has looked great through the first three weeks. *3 play on Iowa.**
09-23-23	BYU v. Kansas -9.5	Top	27-38	Win	100	29 h 18 m	Show
*Mike's 4 BYU/Kansas CFB Game of the Week TOP PLAY This looks like a potential flat spot for BYU following their 38-31 upset win at Arkansas last week. Now they're on the road at Kansas who will be looking to bounce back from a lackluster 31-24 win as a four-touchdown favorite at Nevada. The Cougars left everything on the field in last week's comeback win, and I don't think they have the energy to keep it close through four quarters here. 4* TOP PLAY on Kansas.**
09-23-23	Kentucky -13 v. Vanderbilt		45-28	Win	100	9 h 36 m	Show
Mike's Kentucky/Vanderbilt CFB BOOKIE BOMBER The Vanderbilt Commodores are 2-2 SU but 0-4 ATS. Here they'll face a Kentucky team coming off a 35-3 rout of Akron, and the Wildcats will be looking to avenge a loss as an 18-point favorite against Vanderbilt last season. Vanderbilt has allowed an average of 29.2 points and 389 yards per game, and I don't see Kentucky having any trouble running up the score and winning this one by two TDs. *3 play on Kentucky.**
09-23-23	Rutgers +24 v. Michigan		7-31	Push	0	9 h 35 m	Show
Mike's 3-Pack of Dawgs The Rutgers Scarlett Knights are 3-0 SU and ATS on the season, and I while winning this one outright seems unlikely, I do like them to cover the spread against a Michigan team that is 3-0 SU but 0-3 ATS. The Wolverines have failed to cover numbers of 35.5, 38.5 and 41 points, and I think Rutgers running game and top-10 scoring defense can keep them in this game. *3 play on Rutgers.**
09-23-23	Army +13.5 v. Syracuse		16-29	Win	100	9 h 33 m	Show
Mike's 3-Pack of Dawgs The Syracuse Orange are 3-0 SU and ATS on the season, but throughout history, it's proven extremely difficult for 3-0 SU/ATS teams to move to 4-0. Army has bounced back nicely since losing as a road favorite at ULM in Week 1, and while Syracuse's numbers look impressive, note its relatively easy schedule. I think Army can keep this one within the number. *3 play on Army.**
09-22-23	Orioles -107 v. Guardians	Top	8-9	Loss	-107	12 h 40 m	Show
*5 MLB Moneyline Game of the Month MAX BET The Orioles are 50-28 in road games on the season while Cleveland is only 40-35 at home. Baltimore is 6-1 in Dean Kremer's (12-5, 4.17 ERA) last seven starts, through which Kremer has posted an ERA of 2.77. Cleveland is only 5-4 in Shane Bieber's (5-6, 3.77 ERA) nine home starts on the season and it has lost five of his last seven starts. 5* MAX BET on the Orioles.**
09-21-23	Giants v. 49ers -10.5	Top	12-30	Win	100	59 h 39 m	Show
*Mike's 4 Giants/Niners T.N.F. TOP PLAY The Giants got stomped by Dallas in Week 1, and they needed a 17-0 fourth quarter to scrape by a weak Arizona team in Week 2. Here they'll have to do without star RB Saquon Barkley who left the win against Arizona early with an ankle injury, and I just don't see how the Giants will be able to keep up with a Niners team that is superior on both sides of the ball. The Niners are 2-0 on the season after winning 30-7 at Pittsburgh in Week 1 and 30-23 at LA Rams in Week 2. Two dominant performances, and their Week 2 win could've/should've been bigger. I expect the 49ers to rout their opponent here in their home opener. Bet this TOP PLAY on the 49ers with 4% of your bankroll.**
09-21-23	Blue Jays v. Yankees -131	Top	3-5	Win	100	10 h 5 m	Show
*Mike's 4 MLB Moneyline TOP PLAY of the Day This looks like a good spot to back the Yankees following three straight losses, the last two against this Toronto team. Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole (13-4, 2.81 ERA) is 6-2 with a 3.23 ERA in 14 career starts against Toronto and the Yankees are 15-2 in his 17 home starts this season. Toronto right-hander Jose Berrios (11-10, 3.49 ERA) is 3-5 with a 5.01 ERA in 10 career starts against the Yankees. 4* TOP PLAY on the Yankees.**
09-20-23	Giants v. Diamondbacks UNDER 7.5	Top	1-7	Loss	-107	12 h 48 m	Show
*Mike's 4 MLB Total Game of the Week Arizona right-hander Merrill Kelly gave up seven runs over five innings of an 11-1 loss to the Mets in his last start, but he usually bounce back quickly from rough outings like that. Giants right-hander Logan Webb has allowed only four runs through 20 2/3 innings (1.74 ERA) over his last three starts. The over/under is 9-18 in Kelly's starts this season. The over/under is 10-21 in Webb's starts this season. Bet this TOP PLAY on the UNDER with 4% of your bankroll.**
09-19-23	Orioles v. Astros OVER 9	Top	9-5	Win	100	13 h 2 m	Show
*Mike's 5 AL Total Game of the Month MAX BET The Orioles won the opener of this series 8-7, and I expect to see a lot of runs here in Game 2 as well. Orioles righty Kyle Gibson has a 6.38 ERA over his last seven starts. The Astros counter with rookie Hunter Brown who is 3-4 with a 6.55 ERA over his last seven starts. Bet this MAX BET on the OVER with 5% of your bankroll.**
09-19-23	Brewers -119 v. Cardinals	Top	7-3	Win	100	10 h 17 m	Show
*Mike's 4 MLB Moneyline TOP PLAY of the Day This looks like a good spot to back the Brewers to bounce back from a 1-0 loss to the Cardinals in the opener of this series Monday night. Milwaukee reliever Trevor Megill (1-0, 3.13 ERA) will start as the opener, most likely followed by Colin Rea (5-6, 4.89 ERA). Rea has a 3.29 ERA over his last three starts. He has made five career starts against the Cardinals, but the last start was in 2020. The Cardinals turn to rookie left-hander Drew Rom (1-2, 5.96 ERA) for his sixth career start. The Brewers are 18-13 on the road when the money line is +125 to -125. The Cardinals are 13-20 at home when the money line is +125 to -125. The Brewers are 26-17 against division opponents. The Cardinals are 18-25 against division opponents. Bet this TOP PLAY on the Brewers with 4% of your bankroll.**
09-18-23	Browns v. Steelers UNDER 38.5		22-26	Loss	-112	12 h 45 m	Show
Mike's Browns/Steelers NFL Total BOOKIE BREAKER The Steelers took a 30-7 loss to the Niners in Week 1 while Cleveland is coming off a 24-3 win over Cincinnati. The Steelers offense is extremely limited with Kenny Pickett under center (he finished last season with more INTs than TDs), and they'll be without receiver Diontae Johnson and running back Anthony McFarland Jr. The Browns' defense looked extremely solid against the Bengals and held Joe Burrow to 82 yards passing. Still, never underestimate the Steelers, especially not at home, as an underdog, off a loss, against a divisional rival. I think Mike Tomlin will have a plan in place to keep this a tight and low-scoring game. Bet on the UNDER with 3% of your bankroll.
09-18-23	Orioles v. Astros -144		8-7	Loss	-144	12 h 41 m	Show
Mike's MLB Moneyline Moneymaker I like the price we get on the 84-66 Astros vs. the 93-56 Orioles Monday night. Sure, the Orioles have the better record, but they have less to play for sitting top of the division and with a playoff spot clinched. The Astros are in a dog fight with Texas and Seattle for the division title (or a wild card), and they have a big edge on the mound here with right-hander Justin Verlander (11-8, 3.39 ERA) vs. left-hander John Means who will make just his second start of the season. Bet on the Astros with 3% of your bankroll.
09-18-23	Saints v. Panthers +3.5		20-17	Win	100	15 h 54 m	Show
*Mike's 4 Saints/Panthers NFL TOP PLAY of the Day New Orleans opened the season with a 16-15 win over Tennessee, and I think the Saints will play another close game here when they visit Carolina on Monday Night Football. The Panthers will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing 24-10 loss at Atlanta, and we should see a better game from rookie QB Bryce Young here in his second career start after getting intercepted twice by the Falcons. While there's no doubt that the Saints looked a lot better than Carolina in Week 1, I don't think the Panthers are as bad as they looked and they should show up here in their home opener on prime time. Since the start of the 2021 season, the Panthers are 5-2 ATS as a home underdog of 3 points or fewer while the Saints are 6-9 ATS as favorites. Bet this TOP PLAY on the Panthers with 4% of your bankroll.**
09-17-23	Commanders v. Broncos UNDER 38		35-33	Loss	-110	102 h 48 m	Show
*Mike's 4 Commanders/Broncos NFL Total Game of the Week TOP PLAY Washington defeated Arizona 20-16 in Week 1, but while they got the win it wasn't pretty. The Commanders had only 248 yards of total offense, and would most likely have lost to just about any other team in the league with that kind of performance. Denver meanwhile took a 17-16 loss to Las Vegas, and while Russell Wilson completed 27 of 34 pass attempts and threw for two TDs, note that he finished with only 177 passing yards. I'm not sure if even Sean Payton can get what's needed out of Russell Wilson, and here they'll run into a very tough Washington defense. Bet this TOP PLAY on the UNDER with 4% of your bankroll.**
09-17-23	Jets v. Cowboys UNDER 38.5		10-30	Loss	-110	54 h 15 m	Show
Mike's Jets/Cowboys NFL Total BOOKIE BOMBER Dallas shut out the Giants on primetime in Week 1, and here they'll face a Jets team that will be without Aaron Rodgers for the rest of the season, and there's a major drop-off to backup QB Zach Wilson. The Jets still have an elite defense though. They return eight starters from a unit that ranked No. 4 in scoring and No. 4 in yards allowed last season and they limited the Bills to only 16 points in their Week 1 matchup. Bet on the UNDER with 3% of your bankroll.
09-17-23	Chargers v. Titans +3		24-27	Win	100	98 h 27 m	Show
Mike's Chargers/Titans NFL BOOKIE BU$TER The Titans took a 16-15 loss at New Orleans in Week 1 but covered the point spread. I think they'll keep it close again here against a Chargers team that is coming off a 36-34 home loss to Miami. Sure, Chargers offense can ball, but they have big holes defensively. The Titans are a well-rounded team that won't allow their opponent to pull away. Bet on the Titans with 3% of your bankroll.
09-17-23	Bears v. Bucs UNDER 41.5	Top	17-27	Loss	-110	98 h 25 m	Show
Mike's Bears/Bucs NFL Total BOOKIE BLA$TER The Bears took a 38-20 loss to Green Bay in Week 1 while Tampa Bay recorded a 20-17 upset win at Minnesota. I think the Bears' defense will do a lot better here against a Tampa Bay team that will struggle to move the ball this season, but I don't think points will come easy for Chicago either. Bet on the UNDER with 3% of your bankroll.
09-17-23	Ravens +3.5 v. Bengals	Top	27-24	Win	100	51 h 47 m	Show
*Mike's 4 Ravens/Bengals NFL Game of the Week TOP PLAY The Bengals were held to three points and 142 yards of total offense in their Week 1 matchup with Cleveland. QB Joe Burrow suffered a calf injury during training camp that made him miss one month of the preseason, and he looked completely off. Here he'll face a solid Baltimore team that is coming off a 25-9 win over the Texans. Since the start of the 2019 season, the Ravens are 13-3-1 ATS as underdogs. Bet this TOP PLAY on the RAVENS with 4% of your bankroll.**
09-16-23	New Mexico State v. New Mexico -2.5		27-17	Loss	-115	19 h 43 m	Show
Mike's New Mexico State/New Mexico CFB BOOKIE BLA$TER New Mexico is 1-1 on the season after first losing as an underdog at Texas A&M before blowing the doors off Tennessee Tech as a big home favorite in Week 2. Here they'll face a New Mexico State team that is 1-2 despite being favored in two of its first three games. Last time out, the Aggies took a 33-17 loss as a 9.5-point underdog at Liberty. They gave up 250 rushing yards and this could get ugly again as the Lobos put up 296 rushing yards against Tennessee Tech last week. Bet on New Mexico with 3% of your bankroll.
09-16-23	Miami-OH v. Cincinnati -14		31-24	Loss	-105	18 h 38 m	Show
Mike's Miami-OH/Cincinnati CFB BOOKIE BREAKER The Bearcats are perfect 2-0 SU and ATS on the season and won outright as an underdog at Pittsburgh last week. Now they'll face a Miami-OH team that will play its third straight game on the road and is 6-9 ATS in road games over the last three seasons. The Bearcats are clicking on both sides of the ball and while the Redhawks won 41-28 at UMass in Week 2, I don't see them being able to keep this close. Bet on Cincinnati with 3% of your bankroll.
09-16-23	North Texas v. Louisiana Tech -4.5	Top	40-37	Loss	-105	18 h 36 m	Show
*Mike's 4 North Texas/LA Tech CFB Game of the Week TOP PLAY North Texas is 0-2 SU and ATS on the season after first losing as an underdog to California followed by a 46-39 loss as an 11.5-point favorite at Florida International. The Bulldogs meanwhile have won two of their first three games and both of their home games. The Mean Green have allowed 290 rushing yards per game, and Louisiana Tech just put up 367 yards on the ground (9.7 yards per carry) in a 51-21 win over Northwestern State. The Bulldogs gave up 38 points in a loss at SMU, but they've played well defensively as favorites. Bet this TOP PLAY on Louisiana Tech with 4% of your bankroll.**
09-15-23	Dodgers -102 v. Mariners	Top	6-3	Win	100	15 h 16 m	Show
*Mike's 4 MLB Moneyline Game of the Week TOP PLAY The Dodgers are 21-10 on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 and they are 5-2 in right-hander Bobby Miller's last seven starts. The Mariners are 2-5 in George Kirby's last seven starts and they've lost his last four starts. Bet this TOP PLAY on the Dodgers with 4% of your bankroll.**
09-15-23	Astros -1.5 v. Royals		2-4	Loss	-118	13 h 18 m	Show
Mike's MLB Runline Ripper The Astros are 7-3 against the runline when laying -180 or more as road favorites. Kansas City right-hander Zach Greinke is 2-5 with a 5.82 ERA over his last seven starts. Bet on the Astros -1.5 with 3% of your bankroll.