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12-07-16 | Warriors v. Clippers +4.5 | Top | 115-98 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 1 m | Show |
Golden State at L.A. Clippers 10:30 ET Clippers (+) over Warriors- This is the season Doc Rivers believes the Clippers can get over the hump and challenge Golden State and unseat the two time defending West champs. At 18-3 the Warriors are not far off last year's record setting pace and enter this contest having swept the four-game series last year and have won the last six meetings overall. The matchup between Stephen Curry and Chris Paul is one of the best in the league and the Clippers take advantage of the home floor tonight. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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12-07-16 | Xavier v. Colorado +3 | Top | 66-68 | Win | 100 | 10 h 33 m | Show |
Xavier at Colorado 9:00 ET Buffaloes (+) over Musketeers- The No. 14 ranked Musketeers incurred their first loss along with the first true road game Saturday at Baylor and might very well experience the same result tonight at Colorado. Xavier has been highly touted but have yet to show what is truly expected by them as they are shooting just 44.8 percent as a team and played weak defense against Baylor is the second half getting blown out by 18 points in the final 20 minutes. Take COLORADO! |
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12-06-16 | Knicks v. Heat | Top | 114-103 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 58 m | Show |
New York at Miami 7:30 ET Heat over Knicks- Two up and coming men in the middle with face off tonight when Miami' Hassan Whiteside and New York's 21-year-old Kristaps Porzingis. The Knicks have won their last three and while they are 9-3 at home they are only 2-6 on the road while the Heat have struggled at American Airlines Arena winning just two of nine. Miami won three of the four meetings last season and are in a good spot to win tonight. Take MIAMI! |
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12-05-16 | Thunder v. Hawks -2 | Top | 102-99 | Loss | -115 | 7 h 8 m | Show |
Oklahoma City at Atlanta 7:30 ET Hawks over Thunder- With Russell Westbrook recording five straight triple-doubles Oklahoma City has won all five games and face the Hawks who have lost six straight. The Thunder are a high energy team and so far this season they are 0-3 in the second of back-to-back contests and the home team has won the last five in this series. Dwight Howard still can't shoot free throws in Atlanta but he is recording double-double consistently. Take ATLANTA! |
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12-04-16 | Bills +3 v. Raiders | Top | 24-38 | Loss | -105 | 18 h 21 m | Show |
Buffalo at Oakland 4:05 ET Bills (+) over Raiders- With a win here either side has a chance to end one of the longest playoff droughts the Raiders at 13 seasons and the Bills at 16 years without post season action. Oakland's Derek Carr is one of my favorites but he dislocated his pinky on his throwing hand last week and that bothers me. The Bills have the type of offense that can exploit the Raiders porous rushing defense. Hey, what the heck the last time Buffalo won here was 1966. Number is very low, I'll take it! Give me BUFFALO! |
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12-03-16 | Bulls v. Mavs +3.5 | Top | 82-107 | Win | 100 | 8 h 13 m | Show |
Chicago at Dallas 8:30 ET Mavericks (+) over Bulls- The Mavericks are off to a franchise worst 3-15 and will be without their All-star forward Dirk Nowitzki but, that really doesn't mean much has he has played just five games and they are 0-5 in those contests. Chicago has a number of new faces this season and they came together last night to up end the Cavaliers 111-105 last night. With the Bulls 6-1 ATS on the road this is a very short number and the Bulls have a let down. Take the MAVERICKS! |
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12-03-16 | Penn State +3 v. Wisconsin | Top | 38-31 | Win | 100 | 27 h 36 m | Show |
Penn State vs Wisconsin 8:00 ET Nittany Lions (+) over Badgers- The story lines surrounding this game has more to do with other teams then the two that are battling for the Big-Ten Championship. Will it be Michigan, Ohio State, Washington, Clemson, Colorado or even one of these two is still up in the air. Penn State who was blown-out by Michigan turned it around since going 8-0 and 7-1 ATS. The Lions have a balanced offense that wears down defense as the average 23 second half points. State has won four of the last five and will do it again here. Take PENN STATE! |
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12-03-16 | San Diego State -6.5 v. Wyoming | Top | 27-24 | Loss | -110 | 26 h 55 m | Show |
San Diego State at Wyoming 7:45 ET Aztecs (-) over Cowboys- I am labeling this my 'bing-bang-boom-bash game.' It's simple and it figures. Three weeks ago 'we' posted UNLV over Wyoming and they WON 69-66, they next week 'we' took Wyoming (+9) and the WON 34-33 over these same Aztecs and then last week 'we' took New Mexico (+3) and they beat Wyoming 56-35. So. Now we have a rematch with San Diego State at Wyoming and the 'public and sharps' are take the home club (Cowboys) with points. NAH...Take SAN DIEGO STATE! |
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12-03-16 | Temple +3 v. Navy | Top | 34-10 | Win | 100 | 18 h 19 m | Show |
Temple at Navy 12:00 ET Owls (+) over Midshipman- As they say...'something has got to give.' The Navy averages 342 yards on the ground and score 41.7 points per contest while Temple has a stop unit allowing only 128 yards rushing and led the AAC in scoring defense 17.8 points and total defense 273.4 yards. So, this contest will be about 'strength versus strength.' although the Owls have lost three times they have 10-straight spread covers. With the Middies playing at home and with an overall better record I am surprised that they are only favored by a field goal. Defense WINS championships...take TEMPLE! |
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12-02-16 | Rockets v. Nuggets -4.5 | Top | 128-110 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 14 m | Show |
Houston at Denver 10:30 ET Nuggets (-) over Rockets- Is there something wrong here? It sure looks like it to me. I mean here are the 7-11 Nuggets who have lost 3-of-4 a favorite at home where they are 3-6 on the season against Houston who just beat Golden State. The Rockets are rejuvenated this season under Mike D'Antoni and are 3-1 on this road trip and have won six of eight and come up an underdog here. Maybe last night's double-overtime win at Golden State has them gloating and patting themselves on the back because the 'line' tells me that they are in trouble tonight. Take DENVER! |
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12-02-16 | Colorado v. Washington -8 | Top | 10-41 | Win | 100 | 24 h 13 m | Show |
Colorado vs. Washington 9:00 ET Buffaloes (+) over Huskies- There is a lot of noise about teams winning or not winning their conference championship to qualify for the CFP Final-4 and in this battle if Washington wins they are in and if Colorado wins they will probably make it to the Rose Bowl. The Huskies have been led by a defense that leads the Pac-12 in takeaways with a plus-18 and quarterback Jake Browning who has 40 touchdown passes and an efficiency rating of 181.6. Their defense also led the conference in scoring defense allowing just 17.8 points per game. Colorado lost twice and in both contests when quarterback their senior quarterback Sefo Liufau was out or removed in the third quarter because of injury. The Buffaloes led the conference in total yards surrendered (323.8) and pass defense (187.8 yards). In a tough tight battle...take COLORADO! |
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12-01-16 | Cowboys v. Vikings +3 | Top | 17-15 | Win | 110 | 10 h 52 m | Show |
Dallas at Minnesota 8:25 ET Vikings (+) over Cowboys- Dallas has now won 10 in-a-row and can clinch a playoff spot with a win in Minnesota. This is the Cowboys third game in 12 days and so will the Vikings. After starting 5-0 the Vikings have dropped five of six and are now one-game behind Detroit in the NFC Central. Tony Romo is in the wings but it os doubtful he will see any action unless something drastic happens to Dak Prescott who has 18 touchdown passes and only two interceptions. Minnesota has struggled offensively but have the second best scoring defense in the league at 17.5 points. Sam Bradford says 'we should open up the playbook and they will. Take the VIKINGS |
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12-01-16 | Clippers +4.5 v. Cavs | Top | 113-94 | Win | 100 | 9 h 52 m | Show |
L.A. Clippers at Cleveland 8:00 ET Clippers (+) over Cavaliers- After a franchise-best 14-2 start the Los Angeles Clippers have dropped their last three and are at Cleveland against the World Champs who just got blown out at Milwaukee. Both coaches Tyronn Lue of the Cavaliers and Doc Rivers of the Clippers read the riot act to their respective teams because of their recent performances. The Cavs have had their way with the Clippers at home winning 18 of the last 21 meetings as hosts and the last four meetings by an average of 13.3 points. With the line at around 5-points is telling you that the Clippers are coming to play. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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11-30-16 | Heat +6.5 v. Nuggets | Top | 106-98 | Win | 100 | 10 h 50 m | Show |
Miami at Denver 9:00 ET Heat (+) over Nuggets- What a transformation has happen to the Miami Heat as the glory days are a thing of the past as LeBron James, and Dwayne Wade left of other clubs and Chris Bosh is just not able to get back on the court with blood clot issues. Miami has dropped four of five after starting the season 2-10. Denver meanwhile is just 3-5 at home at what was once considered the strongest home court advantage in the NBA. The Heat have won the last three meetings and will get the cash tonight. Take MIAMI! |
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11-29-16 | Rockets v. Jazz +2.5 | Top | 101-120 | Win | 100 | 10 h 48 m | Show |
Houston at Utah 9:00 ET Jazz (+) over Rockets- It is a different season and the Rockets who were so disappointing last season have taken off under 'new' coach Mike DiAntonio 'let-it-fly' philosophy. They have scored at least 10 3-point baskets in 16 straight games while Utah leads the NBA in scoring defense allowing just 93.4 points per game. With the return of point guard George Hill for the Jazz they have won their last three and look to avenge a loss at Houston 10-days ago. The Rockets won four of six meetings last year and this time it is win time for the Jazz. Take UTAH! |
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11-27-16 | Patriots v. Jets +8.5 | Top | 22-17 | Win | 100 | 23 h 50 m | Show |
New England at New York Jets 4:25 ET Jets (+) over Patriots- Okay, straight-up I don't see how anybody can beat the Patriots if Rob Gronkowski and Tom Brady are healthy and playing. I mean really Gronk is like Frankenstein out there he controls so much space and Brady doesn't need much room to complete a pass. The Jets who are out of playoff contention will start Ryan Fitzpatrick who split the pair last year but leads the league in interceptions. New England is 5-0 on the road while New York is 1-3 at home, those number will come closer together starting this afternoon. Take the J-E-T-S! |
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11-27-16 | Seahawks v. Bucs +6 | Top | 5-14 | Win | 100 | 23 h 39 m | Show |
Seattle at Tampa Bay 4:05 ET Buccaneers (+) over Seahawks- Break-up the Buc's! Tampa Bay has won two in-a-row and is at .500 looking to make trouble in the NFC. Jameis Winston always seems to be in the mix as he has accounted for at least one touchdown running or passing in his last 26 games. The Seahawks are off three straight wins including a Sunday night at New England and Buffalo and Philadelphia at home. With Carolina up next at home where they are 5-0 Seattle might be 'peeking'. Look for the Buccaneers to come hard and pull out the win. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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11-27-16 | Cardinals +6 v. Falcons | Top | 19-38 | Loss | -115 | 20 h 48 m | Show |
Arizona at Atlanta 1:00 ET Cardinals (+) over Falcons- If any of you have been around this season you know that I have no regard for Arizona and that I have stated they are a hoax and will never win with Carson Palmer as your leader. That being said after seeing them play last week (we had the winner with the Vikings) a loss where they dominated the play but had a pick-6 at the goal line, a kick return and a flea-flicker go for touchdowns against them. Atlanta seems to be doing the same old time getting off to a quick start and them fading as the season wears on. Matt Ryan is having the best season of his career and it won't be enough today. Take ARIZONA! |
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11-26-16 | Wyoming v. New Mexico +3 | Top | 35-56 | Win | 100 | 25 h 46 m | Show |
Wyoming at New Mexico 10:15 ET Lobos (+) over Cowboys- We have had great success both on and against the Cowboys in recent weeks winning against with UNLV and with them last week an outright win over San Diego State. This week they travel to Albuquerque to face New Mexico who are 4-1 at home this season while Wyoming is 2-3 on the road. The Lobos are averaging 42.2 points at home while the Cowboys surrender 39.8 points away from home. Brian Hill is all conference for the Cowboys but he will be countered by Tyrone Owens who averages 8.1 yards per attempt and has over a 1,000 on the season. Bing-bang-boom! Take NEW MEXICO! |
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11-26-16 | Oregon v. Oregon State +3 | Top | 24-34 | Win | 100 | 19 h 51 m | Show |
Oregon at Oregon State 4:00 ET Beavers (+) over Ducks- it has been a long time since the 'Civil War' has been played by two sub-.500 clubs. Both Oregon and State are 2-6 in the Pac-12 and coming off victories. The Ducks took down Utah 34-33 last week and knocked the Utes out of conference title contention while the Beavers ended a five-game losing streak against lowly Arizona 42-17. It has been a disappointing season to say the least for Oregon and even a win here won't help. Take OREGON STATE BEAVERS! |
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11-25-16 | Raptors v. Bucks +3.5 | Top | 105-99 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 59 m | Show |
Toronto at Milwaukee 8:05 ET Bucks (+) over Raptors- This is the last stop for Toronto on their five-game road trip where they have split 2-2 but are 1-3 ATS. Milwaukee is fighting to reach .500 and a win here would get them there. The Bucks have dropped five of their last seven but are coming off a win over Orlando 93-89 where Giannis Antetokounmpo has a triple double with 21 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists along with five steals and three blocked shots. The Raptors have the leagues leading scorer in DeMar DeRozan but have cooled off after a quick start. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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11-23-16 | Spurs v. Hornets +5.5 | Top | 119-114 | Win | 100 | 8 h 47 m | Show |
San Antonio at Charlotte 7:00 ET Hornets (+) over Spurs- So Spurs coach Gregg Popovich is not happy with his team's performance in their last contest a 96-91 win over Dallas which was his club's sixth straight victory. Meanwhile Hornets' coach Steve Clifford has a squad that has dropped their last two and four of their last six and says his team is learning and hopes to get better. These two split their two meetings last season with the Hornets win ending a 10-game losing streak to the Spurs with a 91-88 home win. San Antonio is 7-0 on the road and 5-2 ATS but after the Hornets terrible effort last time out they win here. Take CHARLOTTE! |
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11-22-16 | Thunder v. Lakers +3 | Top | 109-111 | Win | 100 | 11 h 17 m | Show |
Oklahoma City at L.A. Lakers 10:30 ET Lakers (+) over Thunder- The Thunder certainly have the most exciting player in the league in Russell Westbrook but after a quick start to the NBA season (6-0) they have fallen six of their last nine as Westbrook throws up shots from anywhere on the court. Yes, he is a huge assists man but there are five players and the Thunder are just not well balanced. The Lakers on the other hand are young and spirited looking to prove that they belong. OKC has won the last nine meetings but will be facing a different Lakers squad this time out. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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11-22-16 | Towson -3 v. Boston College | Top | 70-80 | Loss | -109 | 8 h 25 m | Show |
Towson at Boston College 7:00 ET Tigers (-) over Eagles- Boston College who opened the season with a loss to Nicholls ended a 20-game losing streak by defeating Maryland Eastern Shore and Stony Brook winning their last two. Towson took No. 23 Maryland down to the final horn Sunday losing by three and are 2-1 on the season. Rebounding will be the key for Towson as they grabbed 17 offensive boards in each of their last two games and have out-rebounded 22 consecutive opponents. The Eagles have won their last two but they are 335 among 349 Division I teams shooting 56.9 percent from the free throw line. Take TOWSON! |
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11-20-16 | Dolphins v. Rams +2 | Top | 14-10 | Loss | -103 | 22 h 36 m | Show |
Miami at Los Angeles 4:05 ET Rams (+) over Dolphins- Man, I've been sitting on this one since last Sunday night. First, I heard good news, 'that Miami was not returning to Florida” but were staying in California for the week. Now, that may seem like a good idea to you but for a football team from the east or south for that matter does not establish a good mindset. Think about it spending a week in the land of 'fruits and nuts' where everything is so laid-back you begin to think about La-La Land. Of course then came the bad news...a rookie starter. That for ions has been a 'kiss-of-death' to bettors. Okay, so Jared Goff gets the start against a team that has won their last fur. But, the Rams can play defense and together will rally around their new leader and pull out the victory! Take LOS ANGELES! |
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11-19-16 | USC v. UCLA +13.5 | Top | 36-14 | Loss | -104 | 26 h 48 m | Show |
Southern California at UCLA 10:30 ET Bruins (+) over Trojans- Now that the pressure is off USC as they crushed Washington as my Pac-12 game of the Year 26-13 (as a 8-point dog) they think that I will give them a pass this week against their cross-town rivals...nope can't do it! Even though UCLA is among the worst in rushing (127 out of 128) this is one of those games (yes, one of those games) where you do throw out their records. But, there are plenty of trends on the Bruins sideline, they are 10-2 ATS at the Rose Bowl when the Trojans enter after a win and any team that defeats a 9-0 or better team is 8-24 ATS the following week. Because if you did you could never play the Bruins. But, I will hold me nose and take UCLA! |
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11-19-16 | Wolves -3 v. Grizzlies | Top | 71-93 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 20 m | Show |
Minnesota at Memphis 8:00 ET Timberwolves (-) over Grizzlies- The Minnesota Timberwolves may well be the most over-rated team in the NBA as the odds-makers are giving them a whole lot of respect. Memphis comes home with a 7-5 record and are off a total annihilation of Dallas allowing just 64 points. The point here is that the 4-7 Wolves are favored at Memphis which does not seem right when you consider the Griz are 11-4 ATS at home in back-to-back encounters. These two have met twice already this season with the home team taking both contests. This time the tables turn. Take MINNESOTA! |
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11-18-16 | Raptors v. Nuggets +4 | Top | 113-111 | Win | 100 | 9 h 9 m | Show |
Toronto at Denver 9:00 ET Nuggets (+) over Raptors- The Toronto Raptors are trying to get to the upper level and join the league's elite but have shown that they have a way to go coming off consecutive losses against Cleveland and Golden State. Now, they start a five-game road trip and travel to Denver where the 'mile high' air makes it difficult to overcome the weakest of opposition. The Nuggets have posted three of their four wins on the road while the Raptors have won three-of-four on the road. I believe these numbers will move to the center. Take DENVER! |
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11-17-16 | 76ers v. Wolves -11 | Top | 86-110 | Win | 100 | 9 h 52 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Minnesota 8:00 ET Timberwolves (-) over 76ers- The Timberwolves are young and coach Tom Thibodeau is getting impatient waiting for his young squad to play like professionals on a daily basis. Philadelphia who has enough 'young' players of their own posted just their 2nd win in 11 tries last night and have won three of the last four against the Wolves but are 0-4 on the road this season. Philadelphia's Joel Embiid is finally on the floor after two years of rehab although playing every other game he leads the team in scoring and will be available tonight. Minnesota's talent is raw but it is there. Take the TIMBERWOLVES! |
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11-16-16 | Spurs v. Kings +6 | Top | 110-105 | Win | 100 | 10 h 16 m | Show |
San Antonio at Sacramento 10:30 ET Kings (+) over Spurs- The Spurs who were 40-1 at home last season are just 3-3 as hosts this season but they are a perfect 5-0 on the road. This is already the second meeting between these two in Golden 1 Center as the Spurs and Kings opened the season here as San Antonio won their sixth straight in the series 102-94 as an 8.5-point favorite. This time they are a the lowest point-spread that they have been favored in their last eight visits. Sacramento has dropped their last two but has had five days to get ready for this contest. Take the KINGS! |
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11-15-16 | Hawks v. Heat +6.5 | Top | 93-90 | Win | 100 | 7 h 6 m | Show |
Atlanta at Miami 7:35 ET Heat (+) over Hawks- Without Dwyane Wade the Miami Heat (2-7) haven't shown much aside from Hassan Whiteside who has eight double-doubles and nine straight double-digit rebound games. Atlanta has won their last four including a win at Cleveland with newly acquired Dwight Howard leading the way. The Hawks have 'covered' seven of their first nine while Miami is just 2-4 ATS in their last six. With the Heat returning home its time for the rolls to swing back toward the center. Take MIAMI! |
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11-14-16 | Villanova v. Purdue +2 | Top | 79-76 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 59 m | Show |
Villanova at Purdue 7:00 ET Boilermakers (+) over Wildcats- Last year's National Champion Villanova open the season with a rout of Lafayette 88-48 as they led 49-17 at the half. Purdue who starts the season in the Top-20 out-ran McNeese State in their opener 109-65. There is a contrast between these two as the Wildcats have a talented back court as where the Boilermakers have an impressive front line with Caleb Swanigan (23 points, 20 rebounds vs. McNeese) and Vince Edwards. Purdue has a point guard of their own as well with Jalen Brunson and can muster up a win at home. Take PURDUE! |
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11-13-16 | Dolphins +4.5 v. Chargers | Top | 31-24 | Win | 100 | 21 h 45 m | Show |
Miami at San Diego 4:05 ET Dolphins (+) over Chargers- With a new found running game behind Jay Ajayi Miami has won three straight as they travel cross country to battle San Diego. The Dolphins have yet to post a road victory as all four of their wins came at home as they produced 222, 256 and 137 yards rushing their last three games. San Diego has a running game of their own as Melvin Gordon has 768 yards rushing on the season. This should be a close one and I see the newly inspired Dolphins getting the money. Take MIAMI! |
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11-13-16 | Packers v. Titans +3 | Top | 25-47 | Win | 100 | 18 h 55 m | Show |
Green Bay at Tennessee 1:00 ET Titans (+) over Packers- The Packers have dropped their last two and everybody seems to be piling on Aaron Rogers but when you look at the stats the Green Bay problem shouldn't fall on him. Rogers has 10 TD passes and only one interception. The Packers problem is their running game as they have gone to wide receiver Ty Montgomery as running back due to Eddie Lacy's season ending injury. Injuries are taking their toll as Jared Cook was been sidelined, linebacker Clay Mathews is missing practice and Jordy Nelson has not returned to form after missing last season. Packers missing to much and Titans capitalize. Take TENNESSEE! |
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11-12-16 | Clippers v. Wolves +4 | Top | 119-105 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 22 m | Show |
L.A. Clippers at Minnesota 8:00 ET Timberwolves (+) over Clippers- The L.A. Clippers are off to the best start in franchise history having won eight of their first nine to open the season and are coming off a hard fought 110-108 victory at Oklahoma City last night. They also have had their way against the Timberwolves winning 15 of the last 16 meetings straight-up and going 12-2 ATS in their last 14 in Minnesota. The Wolves did just record their first road win of the start as they start a four-game home stand. Under new coach Tom Thibodeau to guild their young talent with Andrew Wiggins, Karl-Anthony Towns and Zack LaVine the T'wolves are growing fast. This time around the home team gets the money. Take MINNESOTA! |
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11-12-16 | USC +8 v. Washington | Top | 26-13 | Win | 100 | 24 h 25 m | Show |
Southern California at Washington 7:30 ET Trojans (+) over Huskies- Everyone is so enamored with the Huskies as Washington has moved into the big picture at No. 4 and will be playing their most formidable foe to date in the young Trojans. Washington has had the better off most of their opponents but their schedule has been questioned and for good reason. There in no doubt the Huskies have talent and 3rd year head coach Chris Peterson who has so much success at Boise State. USC started against Alabama lost badly and now after five straight wins that loss with the Tide's dominate season it doesn't look as bad. This game is huge for Washington but the Trojans who lead the series 51-29-4 can play here. Take SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA! |
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11-12-16 | LSU -7 v. Arkansas | Top | 38-10 | Win | 101 | 24 h 32 m | Show |
LSU at Arkansas 7:00 ET Tigers (-) over Razorbacks- What a disappointment the Tigers were last week failing to score against Alabama in their 10-0 defeat while Arkansas was routing ranked Florida. LSU averaged 41.7 points their last three games under interim coach Ed Orgeron in wins over Missouri, Southern Miss and Mississippi but were shut down by the fierce Alabama defense. LSU is 7-2 ATS after a shutout loss and the Razorbacks are 1-6 ATS after Florida. Now, here we have Arkansas with a better record at home getting a generous points and I believe the odd-maker knows what he is doing. The Razorbacks can be beaten badly as the Auburn final 56-3 will indicate. Take LSU! |
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11-12-16 | Stanford v. Oregon +3 | Top | 52-27 | Loss | -114 | 20 h 17 m | Show |
Stanford at Oregon 4:00 ET Ducks (+) over Cardinal- Oh, 'how the mighty have fallen.' Both Stanford and Oregon have had disappointing season's as Oregon is guaranteed their first losing Pac-12 season since 2006 and Stanford is 4-3 in conference play but is bowl eligible with six wins. Cardinal Christian McCaffery's Heisman run came to a halt early as injuries slowed the all-purpose back who still ranks 4th nationally with 190 yards per game. An oddity surrounding this contest is that both clubs are an identical 60-17 in their last 77 games. Stanford has dropped 11 of their last 14 against Oregon and six of seven in Eugene. Take the DUCKS! |
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11-09-16 | Nets v. Knicks -8 | Top | 96-110 | Win | 100 | 10 h 39 m | Show |
Brooklyn at New York 7:00 ET Knicks (-) over Nets- So the 2-4 New York Knicks are a huge favorite against a team (Brooklyn) that has a better record and no team discord. New York has been blown out three of their four home games at Madison Square Garden as the Jeff Hornacek's version off the 'Triangle' has not been effective. The series has been played to a virtual tie as the Knicks lead the series 92-91. With the addition of Derrick Rose, Jokin Noah to go along with Carmelo Anthony and Kristaps Porzingis the Knicks have more fire-power. Take NEW YORK! |
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11-06-16 | Broncos v. Raiders -114 | Top | 20-30 | Win | 100 | 26 h 20 m | Show |
Denver at Oakland 8:30 ET Raiders over Broncos- Are the Raiders for real? At 6-2 they are tied with the Broncos on top of the AFC West and will be hosting the Super Bowl champs Sunday night. With a perfect 5-0 record on the road Oakland is playing the first of four straight home games with a bye next week with one of their 'home' games in Mexico City against Houston. Denver will be without cornerback Aqib Talib and I'm looking for Derek Carr to exploit that vacancy with Amari Cooper and Michael Crabtree. Take OAKLAND! |
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11-06-16 | Saints v. 49ers +5 | Top | 41-23 | Loss | -110 | 22 h 51 m | Show |
New Orleans at San Francisco 4:05 ET 49ers (+) over Saints- Since dropping their first three games New Orleans has comeback to win three of four going 4-0 ATS and are off a gritty home win over Seattle. The 49ers who won their opener over the Rame 20-0 haven't been competitive since losing six in a row. San Francisco will have the return of Carlo Hyde and he will be needed to control the ball and keep it out of the hands of the league's top-ranking passing offense led by Drew Brees. San Francisco has won three of the last four meetings and will have everybody's favorite Colin Kaepernick under center. Somehow, the Niners get ti done here. Take SAN FRANCISCO! |
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11-05-16 | Clippers +4.5 v. Spurs | Top | 116-92 | Win | 100 | 10 h 33 m | Show |
L.A. Clippers at San Antonio 8:30 ET Clippers (+) over Spurs- San Antonio is play the second of back-to-back contest with the first one being played in Utah last night. Los Angeles also had a game last night a 99-88 win at Memphis. It is being such a shot hope from Tennessee to Texas the Clippers wont have any travel lag. San Antonio who lost only one home game all of last season is such a meager favorite here it gives thought that the Clippers could win here. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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11-05-16 | Nebraska v. Ohio State -17 | Top | 3-62 | Win | 100 | 26 h 17 m | Show |
Nebraska at Ohio State 8:00 ET Buckeyes (-) over Cornhuskers- Tell me this doesn't look out of whack. A No. 6 ranked 6-1 team is this huge a favorite over the No. 10 ranked 6-1 team Nebraska and it is a conference game to boot. After a quick start Ohio State has hit a lull their past three game having to go overtime to defeat Wisconsin, losing at Penn State and then barely beating Northwestern at home last week. Nebraska also went overtime against Wisconsin but lost last week to the Badgers after overcoming a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter. The difference here with be with the quarterbacks as the Cornhuskers Tommy Armstrong has 11 TD passes and 7 Int's while the Buckeyes J.T. Barrett who has 17 TD passes and only 4 Int's. Add the fact that Ohio State has a major advantage in coaching with Urban Meyer opposed to Nebraska Mike Riley who is in over his head with this one. Take OHIO STATE! |
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11-05-16 | Alabama v. LSU +8 | Top | 10-0 | Loss | -125 | 26 h 3 m | Show |
Alabama at L.S.U. 8:00 ET Tigers (+) over Crimson Tide- Without a doubt Alabama has been the most dominating team in college football this season winning by and average of 29-points per game. It isn't the Tide offense that has set everyone on their heels it's their defense which has scored an amazing 12 non-offensive touchdowns (nine on defense and three on punt returns). Les Miles is gone and interim coach Ed Orgeron is 3-0 for LSU who has lost their last five meetings against Alabama who holds a 50-25-2 series advantage. The Tigers have look better and have had an extra week to prepare for this SEC showdown. LSU is 15-4 when Fournette rushes for 100 yards and they are 5-0 when he hits 200. The last time they met he had 31 yards on 19 carries. I expect more for him on Saturday. Take LOUISIANA STATE! |
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11-04-16 | Knicks +7.5 v. Bulls | Top | 117-104 | Win | 100 | 9 h 2 m | Show |
New York Knicks at Chicago 8:00 ET Knicks (+) over Bulls- The city of Chicago still has a hangover from the Cubs World Series win and even the Bulls have been affected. Their will be a championship parade today to celebrate the end of the 108 year 'curse' and the Bulls can't help but get caught up in it. New York may have a 'new' look this season with the addition of former Bulls Derek Rose and Joakim Noah along with coach Jeff Hornacek but the look the same on the court. The Knicks are struggling on defense and that just takes more effort according to coach Hornacek. This time New York comes to play on both ends of the court. Take the KNICKS! |
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11-03-16 | Falcons v. Bucs +4 | Top | 43-28 | Loss | -107 | 34 h 26 m | Show |
Atlanta at Tampa Bay 8:25 ET Buccaneers (+) over Falcons- This has always been weird one as has had success against Atlanta with Jameis Winston leading Tampa Bay to three straight home wins in this series. These two opened the season against each other as the Buccaneers surprised the Falcons in the Georgia Dome 31-24 as Winston threw for our touchdowns. Atlanta has the No.1 offense in the NFL as Matt Ryan leads the league in yards (2,636) and touchdowns (19). A bit of inside info here as Tampa Bay coach Dirk Koetter in former Falcons offensive coordinator while Mike Smith is a former coach of Atlanta as well. Take the BUCCANEERS! |
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11-02-16 | Cubs v. Indians +110 | Top | 8-7 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 6 m | Show |
Chicago at Cleveland 8:00 ET Indians over Cubs- I know Chicago has won 113 of 167 games this season and they need just one more victory to end the longest championship drought in major sport history. Although I am a huge Kyle Hendricks (1-1, 0.53 ERA) fan, but I can't deny the dominance of Corey Kluber (2-1, 1.59). I believe the Cubs are better offensively playing with the DH as Kyle Schwarber gets into the line-up but if Kluber can repeat the common storyline of the World Series, the best pitcher goes wins three times. The money on Chicago for the series is huge and the 'books' are rooting for Cleveland and so am I. Take the INDIANS! |
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11-01-16 | Warriors v. Blazers +5 | Top | 127-104 | Loss | -115 | 11 h 48 m | Show |
Golden State at Portland 10:00 ET Trailblazers (+) over Warriors- Golden State has rebounded from their opening night loss to San Antonio with two wins over New Orleans and Phoenix. Portland was eliminated from the NBA Playoff by the Warriors last spring in a series where Damian Lillard averaged 31.8 points and 7.6 assists and now it's 35 points and 5.3 assists this season. After 73 wins this season the Warriors have yet to bring things together with the addition of Kevin Durant and still look a bit disconnected. Take PORTLAND! |
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11-01-16 | Cubs -141 v. Indians | Top | 9-3 | Win | 100 | 26 h 9 m | Show |
Chicago at Cleveland 8:00 ET Cubs over Indians- This is sort of a no brainer after passing Game 5 as I was not will to lay -240 on any game what-so-ever but once again it is now or never for the Cubs. Jake Arrieta (1-1, 3.78 ERA) gets the nod in Game 6 and we all know how dominating he has been and still can be at any given time. The Fact that the Indians with Josh Tomlin (2-0, 1.76) at home are underdogs speaks volumes to me. With Kyle Schwarber returning to the line-up as the designated hitter Chicago gains a huge advantage. Take the CUBS! |
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10-31-16 | Vikings v. Bears +4.5 | Top | 10-20 | Win | 100 | 28 h 38 m | Show |
Minnesota at Chicago 8:30 ET Bears (+) over Vikings- Oh Boy! Jay Cutler returns and Bears fans everywhere are shuttering. Minnesota has had eight full days to stew over their first loss of the season last week against the Eagles. Chicago meanwhile just continues to be their miserable selves failing not only to win be even be somewhat respectable (1-6 ) against the points. Most will think that the Vikings will be ready to bounce bad after incurring their first loss of the season last week in Philadelphia but after that loss burst your bubble it is difficult to get 'up.' The Bears have looked so bad and need as professional to show up in this 'Monday Nighter'. Take CHICAGO! |
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10-30-16 | Patriots v. Bills +6 | Top | 41-25 | Loss | -103 | 22 h 51 m | Show |
New England at Buffalo 1:00 ET Bills (+) over Patriots- New England has lost one game so far this season and that was to Buffalo before Tom Brady was re-instated. New England and the rest of Tom's teammates are seeking revenge for that loss inflicted on the Patriots by Buffalo (16-0) in Foxboro the first weekend in October. Brady has been near perfect since his return with eight touchdown passes and no interceptions and has an incredible 25-3 record against Buffalo. The Bills were caught in a look-ahead situation last Sunday as they were pounded by the lowly Dolphins in Miami. This week come they will be ready Sunday. Take BUFFALO! |
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10-29-16 | Clemson v. Florida State +4.5 | Top | 37-34 | Win | 100 | 24 h 33 m | Show |
Clemson at Florida State 8:00 ET Seminoles (+) over Tigers- For all 'intense and purposes' this game will decide the ACC Atlantic Division as it has for the last seven years. Florida State enters this contest flawed as they have already been beaten twice by Louisville and North Carolina while No.2 Clemson is 7-0 and is lead by DeShaun Watson who had 404 totals yards against the Seminoles in last year's 23-13 home win. The home team has won 12 of the last 14 games in the series. Take FLORIDA STATE! |
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10-29-16 | Auburn v. Ole Miss +5 | Top | 40-29 | Loss | -110 | 23 h 49 m | Show |
Auburn at Mississippi 7:15 ET Rebels (+) over Tigers- Boy, I hope 'we' are not being set-up here as it look too good to be true for me. Last week 'we' posted Auburn 56-3 as my 'Major Shocker' running for 697 yards and setting the SEC rushing yardage record for a single game. Mississippi meanwhile, lost their second straight and are now looking for their second SEC win. The Tigers have had the edge series wise going 10-3 at Ole Miss and 29-11 overall. Don't let that scare you as the will have trouble defensing Kelly's air strikes. Take MISSISSIPPI! |
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10-29-16 | Baylor v. Texas +3.5 | Top | 34-35 | Win | 100 | 18 h 4 m | Show |
Baylor at Texas 3:30 ET Longhorns (+) over Bears- No. 6 Baylor bring their 6-0, 3-0 unbeaten record into Austin to play the struggling Longhorns who are off a loss at Kansas State. The Bears are well rested having had a week off and having played Kansas and Iowa State in their previous two games. Texas has already had some battles defeating Notre Dame 50-47 in the opener and took Oklahoma down to the final gun 45-40. I really do question Baylor's toughness as their easy schedule hasn't proved much. Take TEXAS! |
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10-28-16 | Lakers v. Jazz -8.5 | Top | 89-96 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 50 m | Show |
L.A. Lakers at Utah 9:00 ET Jazz (-) over Lakers- We were able to 'clock' the Lakers in their opening win against Houston Wednesday as all of Los Angeles celebrated for Luke Walton as he is the new coaching guru in the NBA. The new and improved Lakers may be without Kobe Bryant but even the discussion or thoughts of him are now gone. Utah opened the season at Portland Tuesday and were handed a 114-106 defeat. Returning to Salt Lake City for their home opener the Jazz run down the Lakers. Take UTAH! |
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10-28-16 | Indians +195 v. Cubs | Top | 1-0 | Win | 195 | 24 h 44 m | Show |
Cleveland at Chicago 8:00 ET Indians over Cubs- I really hate to play against Kyle Hendricks (1-1, 1.65 ERA) as I think he is the most difficult of all the Chicago starting pitchers to hit. Hendricks who was 2-1 with a 1.89 ERA in three inter-league starts this season was also 9-2 with a 1.32 ERA at home during the regular season. But, this looks too easy! Cleveland starter Josh Tomlin (2-0, 2.53) will have his work cut out for him but can be up to the task. Take the INDIANS! |
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10-27-16 | California v. USC -16 | Top | 24-45 | Win | 100 | 12 h 51 m | Show |
California at Southern California 10:30 ET Trojans (-) over Golden Bears- A little difficult to understand why the line on this game is so high when you consider that they both have the same 4-3 record and this is a Pac-12 conference game. California has played two straight overtime games and now they must prepare on a short week. Quarterbacking will be the key and Cal's Davis Webb leading the nation in pass attempts while USC's Sam Darnold has 11 touchdown passes and only one INT since taking over completing 100 of 150 passing attempts. The line tells me that the USC defense which has allowed less then 20 points in their last three games will be the difference. Take USC! |
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10-26-16 | Wolves +2 v. Grizzlies | Top | 98-102 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 12 m | Show |
Minnesota at Memphis 8:00 ET Timberwolves (+) over Grizzlies- This one seems a bit odd right off the bat as Memphis a playoff team last season at 42-40 is such a small favorite at home against Minnesota who won only 29 games last season. Maybe the odds makers believe the Timberwolves have improved by because of personal but because of their new coach Tom Thibodeau who of course coached the Chicago Bulls for five seasons averaging 55 wins a season. The Grizzlies have a new coach as well in David Fizdale who has to deal with three players that have maxed-out contracts. Both these clubs like to bang and play defense but Thibodeau has a tougher mentality. Take MINNESOTA! |
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10-26-16 | Cubs v. Indians +143 | Top | 5-1 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 36 m | Show |
Chicago Cubs at Cleveland 7:00 ET Indians over Cubs- The 'invincible' Chicago Cubs whiffed 15 times in their Game 1 loss as good pitching in the post season usually prevails. Tonight they will start Jake Arrieta (0-1, 4.91 ERA) who seems to have lost his 'mojo' after a season and a half of total domination. Arrieta has given up four runs in three of his five career postseason starts including a start at Progressive Field when pitching for Baltimore in 2010. Trevor Bauer (0-0, 5.06) once again gets his chance in the post season as his previous start was derailed by a badly cut right pinkie finger. His cut is now completely healed (he said so) and he's ready to follow last night's performance with one of his own. Take CLEVELAND! |
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10-25-16 | Cubs v. Indians +110 | Top | 0-6 | Win | 110 | 10 h 34 m | Show |
Chicago at Cleveland 8:00 ET Indians over Cubs- The best part of this years World Series is that a long suffering faithful of one team or another will get a chance to celebrate. If it is Chicago we are aware that a 108 year drought (1908) will end and if Cleveland wins they will pop the corks for the first time in 69 years. Both starting pitchers for Game 1 have been outstanding in the playoffs as the Cubs Jon Lester (2-0, 0.86 ERA) has surrendered just two runs in 13 innings against the Dodgers and owns a 2.50 ERA in 19 post season appearances. Cleveland will start former Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber (2-1, 0.98) allowed just nine hits in his first 13 innings of playoff work but was touched for two runs in five innings last time out against Toronto. The Indians have won 10 of their last 11 go on the warpath tonight. Take CLEVELAND! |
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10-23-16 | Patriots v. Steelers +7 | Top | 27-16 | Loss | -106 | 23 h 54 m | Show |
New England at Pittsburgh 4:25 ET Steelers (+) over Patriots- Ya know somethin', we all saw New England go without their starting quarterback and they managed to go 3-1 and even without Tom Brady the 'line' adjustment was nothing like what we are seeing with the Steelers Ben Roethlisberger sidelined. New England is better then a touchdown favorite and it is only the second time in 20 years the Steelers have been dog this big at home. Pittsburgh has won seven in-a-row at home and still have explosive weapons in Antonio Brown and Le'Veon Bell. Steelers suck it up at home after getting pounded in Miami. Take PITTSBURGH! |
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10-23-16 | Vikings v. Eagles +3 | Top | 10-21 | Win | 100 | 20 h 46 m | Show |
Minnesota at Philadelphia 1:00 ET Eagles (+) over Vikings- Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford can expect a warm friendly greeting when he returns to play against his former club...NOT! Philadelphia fans are not know for their kindness toward athletes even their own but they are exceedingly brutal to visitors especially those with a home town history. Minnesota come to the city of 'Brotherly Love' undefeated putting their laurels on a defense that is beside with injuries. They have already lost their starting quarterback and running back as they have a ground attack that averages only 3.1 yards per attempt. The Eagles have to find a way to fill the void of tackle Lane Johnson who is serving a 10-game suspension as Carson Wentz has been subjected to sacks and pressure since his ban two weeks ago. Still, at home the Eagles soar. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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10-23-16 | Bills v. Dolphins +3 | Top | 25-28 | Win | 100 | 20 h 42 m | Show |
Buffalo at Miami 1:00 Dolphins at Bills- The Bills have turned their season around after starting 0-2 they have reeled off four straight wins in impressive fashion and are off a 45-15 rout of the Niners last time out. The Dolphins finally played a full 60-minutes against Pittsburgh and posted a much needed 30-15 win. Buffalo will suffer with the LeSean McCoy's hamstring issues and Tyrod Taylor's inconsistent passing. Miami will need to protect Ryan Tannehill who didn't get sacked last week but had 17 in the previous five games. Miami rallies here...take the DOLPHINS! |
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10-22-16 | Dodgers v. Cubs +125 | Top | 0-5 | Win | 125 | 19 h 30 m | Show |
L.A. Dodgers at Chicago Cubs 8:00 RT Cubs over Dodgers- I just don't see it, I mean in the old-days the Dodgers did it with pitching and defense, speed on the bases and an occasional 'pop' at the plate. But, this team may get the pitching and some hitting but their defense is atrocious. The thing that keeps quality pitching winning is great defense and the Dodgers just don't play it and that is discounting errors, they just don't make the plays. Los Angeles game Chicago life and the Cubs have jumped all over it. Kershaw is great but it ends here. Take CHICAGO! |
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10-22-16 | Arkansas v. Auburn -10.5 | Top | 3-56 | Win | 100 | 21 h 31 m | Show |
Arkansas at Auburn 6:00 ET Tigers (-) over Razorbacks- Man, oh man! If this game doesn't stink to high heaven I don't know what does. I mean Arkansas just came over a through beating of Mississippi 34-30 as a 9-point underdog. The Razorbacks running back Rawleigh Williams III leads the SEC in rushing while quarterback Austin Allen leads the conference in passing yards and scoring passes. Yet, they are a HUGE underdog. Off a bye week Auburn has won three straight while not allowing a rushing touchdown. The Tigers are laying in-wait and will claw the pigs. Take AUBURN! |
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10-22-16 | Utah v. UCLA -7 | Top | 52-45 | Loss | -100 | 18 h 59 m | Show |
Utah at U.C.L.A. 4:00 ET Bruins (+) over Utes- Wow, has the odds-makers opinion dropped that much on UCLA or is the 'public' that is driving this number. Well, I guess a 3-4 record will do that! Utah has had some internal difficulties as senior running back Joe Williams quit two games into the season but has returned and is running better then ever. The Bruins will have the services of quarterback Josh Rosen who missed last week's 27-21 loss at 400 yards. Take the BRUINS! |
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10-22-16 | Wisconsin v. Iowa +4 | Top | 17-9 | Loss | -106 | 13 h 31 m | Show |
Wisconsin at Iowa 12:00 Noon ET Hawkeyes (+) over Badgers- The Badgers sure are getting a lot of respect from the pollsters as they remain at No. 10 despite having lost twice in six tries. The losses of course were to Michigan and Ohio State. With undefeated Nebraska up next at home this is a tough spot for Wisconsin as Iowa has won their last two after getting upset as an 11-point favorite to Northwestern. Bad trends here if you are an Iowa backer as they are 1-7 ATS in their last eight at home and the visitor is 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings. Sorry, all that ends here. Take HAWKEYES! |
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10-21-16 | Oregon +3 v. California | Top | 49-52 | Push | 0 | 12 h 42 m | Show |
Oregon at California 10:30 ET Ducks (+) over Golden Bears- OMG! How the mighty have fallen as the Oregon Ducks enter this contest on a four-game losing streak into this contest and are off to their worst start in 30 years. Defense has as always with the Ducks is an issue that they have to address and quickly while California isn't that much better as they allow 40 points per game and Oregon 41.8 per. Both clubs had last week off and that helps both of them as Cal's QB Davis Webb has had time to heal and the Ducks to regroup. The line is way to inviting until we noticed Oregon has won the last seven meetings. Take OREGON! |
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10-19-16 | Cubs v. Dodgers -102 | Top | 10-2 | Loss | -102 | 10 h 46 m | Show |
Chicago at L.A. Dodgers 8:00 ET Dodgers over Cubs- When it comes to playoffs in baseball pitching is the dominate factor as the Cubs are finding out. Chicago's line-up which many Cubs fans said was the most powerful since the 1927 have managed just six hits the past two games getting shutout twice. To night Los Angeles will start Julio Urias and the left-hander will become the youngest pitcher to start a postseason game while Chicago wil start John Lackey making his 25th postseason appearance. The key here is that the Cubs are in a funk at the plate and the 'big-game' pressure seems to have taken effect. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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10-18-16 | Cubs v. Dodgers +113 | Top | 0-6 | Win | 113 | 10 h 2 m | Show |
Chicago Cubs at L.A. Dodgers 8:00 ET Dodgers over Cubs- The moment the Dodgers won Game 2 (Megabucks winner) my thoughts were that I was going to love playing on Chicago and Jake Arrieta (0-0, 3.00 ERA). That was before I realized that the veteran Rich Hill (0-1, 6.43) who won 12 regular season games after his arrival in Los Angeles from Oakland and has yet to get a win in the post-season. Arrieta was a pedestrian 6-4 with a 3.69 ERA after the All-Star break. The 'big' Chicago bats are doing what free swings usually do in crush time...they struggle. Take the DODGERS! |
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10-16-16 | Dodgers -125 v. Cubs | Top | 1-0 | Win | 100 | 10 h 34 m | Show |
L.A. Dodgers at Chicago Cubs 8:00 ET Dodgers over Cubs- This is a 'new' post season for Clayton Kershaw (1-0, 5.84 ERA) who pitched in all three NL Division wins for Los Angeles. Winning during the post-season is a difficulty that has plagued him he entire career going just 3-6 with a 4.79 ERA but was 4-3 with a 2.31 ERA on the road. Chicago will start Kyle Hendricks (0-0, 4.91) who was 9-2 at home this season with a 1.32 ERA. Although the Dodgers were under .500 on the road this season 40-45 they will muster up enough runs here to post a victory. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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10-16-16 | Bengals +8 v. Patriots | Top | 17-35 | Loss | -110 | 21 h 34 m | Show |
Cincinnati at New England 1:00 ET Bengals (+) over Patriots- A couple of years back Bill Belichick stated 'It's on to Cincinnati' after a crushing 41-14 loss at Kansas City on a Monday night the final week of September. The next week New England went on to smash the Bengals 43-17 who came into Foxboro as a 2.5 point favorite. This time the rolls are reversed as the Patriots are steamrolling opponents and Tom Brady is back as sharp as ever, it is the Bengals that are struggling have supporters now have doubts. I expect an extraordinary effort out of the Cats. Take CINCINNATI! |
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10-16-16 | Steelers v. Dolphins +7.5 | Top | 15-30 | Win | 100 | 21 h 31 m | Show |
Pittsburgh at Miami 1:00 ET Dolphins (+) over Steelers- Funny how entering the third week of the season I was still hearing acclaims about Miami having played so well, taking Seattle to the final minute before falling 12-10 and almost catching the Patriots losing 31-24. Well, since then they barely defeated Cleveland in overtime before taking consecutive beatings from Cincinnati and Tennessee. Pittsburgh (4-1) looks like the only challenge in the AFC to the Pats after getting ambushed in Philadelphia they went home to destroy Kansas City and the Jets. With New England on deck at home it should be surprising when their mind starts to think ahead. 'Danger Will Robinson danger!' A perfect spot...take MIAMI! |
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10-15-16 | UCLA +8 v. Washington State | Top | 21-27 | Win | 100 | 26 h 3 m | Show |
U.C.L.A. At Washington State 10:30 ET Bruins (+) over Cougars- After losing their first two games to Eastern Washington and Boise State, Washington State has won three straight including a win over Stanford 42-16 last week and have outscored their last three opponents 149-55. UCLA is off a loss to Arizona State as their weak running game couldn't get anything going and quarterback Josh Rosen left the game late with shoulder and leg injuries. Rosen will return here an seeks revenge as the Cougars won last season in Los Angeles 31-27. The points are worth taking. It's UCLA! |
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10-15-16 | Blue Jays v. Indians +124 | Top | 1-2 | Win | 124 | 5 h 30 m | Show |
Toronto at Cleveland 4:00 ET Indians over Blue Jays- Game 2 of this series presents some handicapping problems. The first of which is that Toronto is favored on the road but for the most part I have to believe that is because of two things. First the Blue Jays will start J.A. Happ who was 20-4 during the regular season and he has one playoff win over Texas and the fact that the Blue Jays lost Game 1 many will use the zig-zag system and take the previous games loser. Josh Tomlin gets the surprise start with the injury to Trevor Bauer and he is more then capable. Too much support of the visitor here. Take CLEVELAND! |
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10-15-16 | Nebraska v. Indiana +3 | Top | 27-22 | Loss | -100 | 19 h 22 m | Show |
Nebraska at Indiana 3:30 ET Hoosiers (+) over Cornhuskers- Nebraska enters this contest 5-0 and is in the Top-10 for the first time in six years. But, they have had an easy road playing four games at home and against opponents that are a combined 10-18. Indiana has had tougher competition and is playing their third straight ranked Big Ten schools including an overtime win over Michigan State and a loss to (ATS cover) against Ohio State. The problem for the Huskers is that they are pretty banged-up. Injuries are effecting their starting Tight end, wide receiver, running back and even quarterback Tommy Armstrong who will play. Indiana can move the ball behind Richard Lagow who leads the Big Ten in yards per completion at 15.7 per. In a wild one take the HOOSIERS! |
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10-15-16 | Pittsburgh v. Virginia +4.5 | Top | 45-31 | Loss | -112 | 17 h 7 m | Show |
Pittsburgh at Virginia 12:30 ET Cavaliers (+) over Panthers- Virginia opened the season with three straight losses before putting two wins together over Central Michigan and their first road win after 17 failures over Duke. It was the Cavaliers defense that turned the tide last week against Duke getting five interceptions and the emergence of quarterback Kurt Benkert who holds the school record of 1,455 yards passing in a the first five games. The Panthers defense is without four starters due to injury and will struggle once again. Take VIRGINIA! |
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10-13-16 | Broncos v. Chargers +3 | Top | 13-21 | Win | 100 | 11 h 3 m | Show |
Denver at San Diego 8:25 ET Chargers (+) over Broncos- The 1-4 Chargers can easily be 4-1 if they could hold on to leads after the two-minute warning as they have blown three games in the final minutes. Denver who has won nine of the last 10 meetings are off their first loss of the season last week at home to Atlanta 23-16. The Broncos were without starting quarterback Trevor Siemian whose shoulder injury is expected to be better for this encounter is start starting in just his fourth game while head coach Gary Kubiak will be missing due to migraine headaches. Phillip Rivers has been his usual self throwing for 1,469 yards but the Chargers have turned the ball over 11 times third in the NFL. Although Denver has won 10 straight division games on the road the play here is the Chargers. Take SAN DIEGO! |
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10-11-16 | Cubs -119 v. Giants | Top | 6-5 | Win | 100 | 9 h 9 m | Show |
Chicago at San Francisco 8:30 ET Cubs over Giants- How do you get rid of the San Francisco Giants? I mean they have won a record 10 straight elimination contests and face another one tonight. Chicago on the other hand have dropped eight of their last 10 playoff games with just the two wins over the Giants in Chicago. The Cubs will start veteran John Lackey (11-8, 3.35 ERA) has had only three career starts against San Francisco and is 1-1 with a 2.37 ERA while the Giants starter Matt Moore (13-12, 4.08) is making his 5th playoff appearance and is 1-1 4.41 ERA. The series ends here. Take CHICAGO! |
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10-10-16 | Cubs -105 v. Giants | Top | 5-6 | Loss | -105 | 11 h 33 m | Show |
Chicago Cubs at San Francisco 9:30 ET Cubs over Giants- This one could shape up as a pitching classic with Madison Bumgarner throwing for the Giants and Jake Arrieta (18-8, 3.10 ERA) pitching for Chicago. Bumgarner of course is 5-1 with one save and a 0.88 ERA in eight post-season games the past two seasons. Arrieta was 11-3 on the road with a 2.08 ERA and is 4-2 with a 1.82 ERA lifetime against the Giants. The odd stat here is that the Cubs had a better road record then San Francisco had home record. This is Chicago's year as they close out the Giants with a 3-0 sweep! Take the CUBS! |
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10-09-16 | Bengals v. Cowboys +2.5 | Top | 14-28 | Win | 100 | 24 h 30 m | Show |
Cincinnati at Dallas 4:25 ET Cowboys (+) over Bengals- Once again we will be talking about a rookie quarterback that has taken the NFL by surprise where-as the Cowboys rookie running back and No. 1 draft pick Ezekiel Elliott is getting it done. Cincinnati (always a bridesmaid) has Andy Dalton leading the way first in the AFC in passing yards (1,234) but with Marvin Lewis' approach to offense the Bengals have just four touchdowns. There will be a clash between the Bengals rushing defense which has not allow a touchdown on the ground and the Dallas running game which leads the NFL with eight rushing scores. Power wins and so will DALLAS! |
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10-09-16 | Dodgers -109 v. Nationals | Top | 2-5 | Loss | -109 | 4 h 56 m | Show |
L.A. Dodgers at Washington 1:00 ET Dodgers over Nationals- Great storyline here is that the Dodgers starter Rich Hill (12-5, 2.12 ERA) was released by Washington last spring and now he is starting against them in the playoffs. Hill was dealt to Los Angeles from the Athletics and has been the Dodgers most consistent starter in his short time here. With Stephen Strasburg out Tanner Roark (16-10, 2.83) gets the nod for the Nationals making his first career post-season start. But, it's Hill who went 3-2 with a 1.83 ERA with a 0.79 WHIP will be the difference. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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10-09-16 | Eagles v. Lions +4 | Top | 23-24 | Win | 100 | 21 h 43 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Detroit 1:00 ET Lions (+) over Eagles- Boy, do I love this spot. Detroit returns home after getting beat by the previous winless Bears 17-14 and then return home to play an undefeated Eagles squad that has had two weeks to savior their 34-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. The storyline here surrounds Philadelphia's rookie quarterback Carson Wentz who is off his best games yet throwing for over 300 yards against the Steelers. But, the quarterback they will be speaking about after this one will be Matthew Stafford who lead the Lions to a 45-14 Thanksgiving Day win over these Eagles last year. It happens again. Take DETROIT! |
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10-08-16 | Washington v. Oregon +9 | Top | 70-21 | Loss | -102 | 19 h 10 m | Show |
Washington at Oregon 7:30 ET Ducks (+) over Huskies- Washington (5-0) has returned to the ranked at #6 and invades Eugene having lost their last 12 to Oregon both straight-up and against the points. The Huskies are part of the Top-10 for the first time since 1992 and have an infusion of enthusiasm under head coach Chris Peterson. Oregon who is 0-2 in Pac-12 play is allowing 36.2 points per game and 490 yards and are looking to make their own change at quarterback going with true freshman Justin Herbert. With the Huskies coming off their huge win over Stanford I see a let-down here. Take OREGON! |
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10-08-16 | Virginia Tech +1.5 v. North Carolina | Top | 34-3 | Win | 100 | 15 h 15 m | Show |
Virginia Tech at North Carolina 3:30 ET Hokies (+) over Tar Heels- Boy, if ever their was a spot for an obvious letdown for the Tar heels it is here. They upset 37-35 Florida State on the road, on the games' final play as quarterback Mitch Trubisky had his third straight 400-yard passing game. Virginia Tech on the other hand has won 16 of their last 16 regular season games losing to Tennessee three weeks ago. Tech owns the series 20-11 and teams after defeating Florida State after returning home as favorites are 1-9 ATS. Take VIRGINIA TECH! |
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10-07-16 | Dodgers -142 v. Nationals | Top | 4-3 | Win | 100 | 6 h 17 m | Show |
L.A. Dodgers at Washington 5:30 ET Dodgers over Nationals- Clayton Kershaw (12-4, 1.69 ERA) was working on one of his best season's until he was side-tracked with injuries that limited his action. He is know for his failures in the post season (2-6, 4.59 ERA) with only two wins in 14 starts. One thing Kershaw has done is dominate the Nationals as he is 10-2 with a 2.02 ERA lifetime. Max Scherzer (20-7, 2.96) will hurl for Washington and he didn't face the Dodgers this season and is just 2-4 with a 3.29 ERA in 10 career starts against L.A. With it all...take the DODGERS! |
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10-06-16 | Blue Jays +127 v. Rangers | Top | 10-1 | Win | 127 | 6 h 55 m | Show |
Toronto at Texas 4:30 ET Blue Jays (+) over Rangers- As Vince Sully used to say about the Giants and Dodgers 'this one could be a donnybrook.' Toronto enters this contest riding a three-game winning streak while Texas enters off two losses. These two have a history and some of it is not pretty but it is the series I believe most ppeople wanted and here it comes. Marco Estrada starting for the Blue Jays closed down the stretch allowing just two runs in 19 innings and was 2-1 with a 2.33 ERA in last season's playoffs with 15 strikeouts and one walk. Texas starter Cole Hamels (15-5, 3.32) struggled at the end allowing five or more runs in four of his six final starts. Take TORONTO! |
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10-05-16 | Giants v. Mets +110 | Top | 3-0 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 12 m | Show |
San Francisco at New York Mets 8:00 ET Mets over Giants- How these two clubs ended up with the same record is a result of a second have San Francisco collapse and the Mets will for survival after losing a slue of starts to season ending injuries. Madison Bumgarner (15-9, 2.74 ERA) is already one of the greatest post-season pitchers in MLB history wearing three World Series rings. He is 7-3 with a 2.14 ERA with two shutouts and he's 5-1 with a 0.91 ERA in his last eight post-season starts. The Mets will counter with Noah Syndergaard (14-9, 2.60 ERA) who was 1-1 against the Giants this year with a 2.63 ERA. Even though New York is just 13-21 against the West they will have a ruckus crowd leading them support. Take the M-E-T-S! |
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10-02-16 | Broncos v. Bucs +3 | Top | 27-7 | Loss | -100 | 23 h 29 m | Show |
Denver at Tampa Bay 4:05 ET Buccaneers (+) over Broncos- Denver has been good to 'us' and their backers going 3-0 both straight-up and ATS. Tampa Bay after an opening win over Atlanta has been awful in losses to Carolina and the L.A. Rams. Jameis Winston passed for a career high 405 yards last week and have Charles Sims who had 124 yards from scrimmage last week has filled-in for Doug Martin. The Buc's must take care of the ball better as they are at a minus-6 turnover ratio. A note from my friend tells me defending Super Bowl champs are 0-6 ATS as favorites of less then six points against non-division foes. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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10-02-16 | Lions v. Bears +3 | Top | 14-17 | Win | 105 | 20 h 27 m | Show |
Detroit at Chicago 1:00 ET Bears (+) over Lions- Boy, are these the 'Bad News Bears' or what. I do think that Jay Cutler's injury can actually add spark to a team that is still winless and among the worst rushing the ball ranked 30th in the league. Trends here do not favor the Bears who have lost seven of their last eight straight-up and 11 of their last 12 at home. When we see that Detroit has defeated Chicago six straight in this series which is tied at 49-49-1. Matt Stafford threw for 703 yards and seven touchdowns against for Detroit last season against but Bears who are now ready to roar and claw the Lions here. Take CHICAGO! |
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10-01-16 | Oregon v. Washington State +2.5 | Top | 33-51 | Win | 100 | 21 h 11 m | Show |
Oregon at Washington State 9:30 ET Cougars (+) over Ducks- Washington State opened their season with a loss to FCS Eastern Washington 45-42 and ay Boise State 31-28 before pounding Idaho 56-6. The Cougars have had two weeks to prepare for this Oregon squad that has two straight for the first time since 2007 and have their top running back Royce Freeman off an injury. Oregon leads the Pac-12 in rushing for the 11th straight season while the Cougars look to put the ball in the air. State defeated the Ducks in Oregon last season 45-38 in double-overtime as a 17-point underdog as quarterback Luke Falk (74.1%) threw for 505 of the Cougars 641 total offensive yards in the win. I don't think that the Ducks are as good as past clubs and that is probably why this 'price' is suspiciously low. Take WASHINGTON STATE! |
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10-01-16 | Tennessee v. Georgia +4 | Top | 34-31 | Win | 100 | 15 h 22 m | Show |
Tennessee at Georgia 3:30 ET Bulldogs (+) over Volunteers- Last week 'our' Megabucks winner Tennessee (-7.5) 38-28 over Florida got the job done while Georgia lost to Mississippi 45-14 and failed to 'cover' for the third straight week. For the Volunteers it was an emotional win as they ended an 11 games losing streak to the Gators. Georgia runs its offense through Nick Chubb who was hurt last week. The Bulldogs have played without him before an have capable replacements in Brian Herrien and Sony Michel. After such a humiliating loss last week Georgia will respond...Take the BULLDOGS! |
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09-28-16 | A's v. Angels -127 | Top | 6-8 | Win | 100 | 12 h 16 m | Show |
Oakland at L.A. Angels 10:05 ET Angels over Athletics- Now, that their season has been relegated to finishing out the string the Angels have won six of their last seven contests while Oakland has lost seven of their last eight scoring just two runs in their last four losses. Sonny Gray (5-11, 5.74 ERA) is returning from a forearm injury and will be limited to just one or two innings tonight. He has not pitched since August 6th while losing three of his last four starts. Athletics lefty Ross Detwiler who was bumped from the start with relieve Gray when he's done. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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09-26-16 | A's -104 v. Angels | Top | 1-2 | Loss | -104 | 11 h 19 m | Show |
Oakland at L.A. Angels 10:05 ET Athletics over Angels- As the MLB season closes both these clubs are making plans for their golf outings in October and of these two the Angels have to be the most disappointed. Oakland who trails Los Angeles by just one-game would love to take this series and drop the Angels into the AL West basement. The A's will start Sean Manaea (6-9, 4.03 ERA) who is 0-1 against the Angels who will start Jered Weaver (12-12, 5.20) is 1-0 against the A's this season. I look for the slate to be even between these two after tonights contest. Take OAKLAND! |
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09-25-16 | Jets v. Chiefs -2.5 | Top | 3-24 | Win | 100 | 21 h 11 m | Show |
New York Jets at Cincinnati 4:25 ET Chiefs (-) over Jets- Boy, I have some strange betting patterns on this game from the moment the line hit. Early is the week the newsletter people where on the Jets with a large number of best bets on New York. New York of course is off their 37-31 thrashing of Buffalo (it wasn't that close) and the Chiefs were getting man-handled 19-12 failing to score a touchdown in Houston. I see Kansas City returning home as Andy Reid goes 5-0 against the Jets. Take KANSAS CITY! |
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09-25-16 | Steelers v. Eagles +4 | Top | 3-34 | Win | 100 | 21 h 9 m | Show |
Pittsburgh at Philadelphia 4:25 ET Eagles (+) over Steelers- Battle of the Keystone State as Philadelphia hosts Pittsburgh in an AFC/NFC matchup. Huge contrast between the quarterbacks with lumbering Steelers veteran Ben Roethlisberger and Eagles rookie Carson Wentz looking to start the career with three straight wins. Philadelphia opened with two wins against mostly like the two worst team in the NFL and now have to deal with a Super Bowl contender. Pittsburgh is off a huge win over division rival Cincinnati and are 1-6 ATS in games following the Bengals. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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09-25-16 | Rangers v. A's -105 | Top | 1-7 | Win | 100 | 6 h 55 m | Show |
Texas at Oakland 4:05 ET Athletics over Rangers- The Athletics have moved to the favorite in this match-up between two polar opposite clubs. Texas who has won their last two games and are 29 games over .500 is underdog to the A's who are 22-games under .500. This falls into the 'there is something rotten in Denmark' category. The Rangers clinched the AL West on Friday and are now looking to finish the season with their regular starters getting rest and staying healthy. Colby Lewis (6-3, 3.40 ERA) starts for Texas and he has struggled of late failing to complete six innings in any of his past three starts. Jharel Cotton (1-0, 1.50) starts for Oakland and he has allowed just one run in each of his three starts allowing just four hits at home in 12.1 innings. Take OAKLAND! |
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09-25-16 | Cardinals v. Bills +4 | Top | 18-33 | Win | 100 | 18 h 37 m | Show |
Arizona at Buffalo 1:00 ET Bills (+) over Cardinals- A funny thing happened after the Bills 37-31 loss to the Jets had dropped them to 0-2, they fired offensive coordinator Greg Roman. (guess he's supposed to score at least 38 to give them a chance to win). No problems on defense where Rex Ryan hangs his hat (ranks 22nd) allowing New York 493 yards in last weeks defeat. What going to happen here as the Cardinals come off a 40-7 routing of Tampa Bay creating five turnovers. This is 'Ryan's Last Stand' and the Bills are in a must win situation at home. Arizona is playing their first on the road but are 9-0 ATS in past nine seasons in this spot. So still, it's BUFFALO! |
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09-24-16 | Air Force v. Utah State +5 | Top | 27-20 | Loss | -110 | 25 h 37 m | Show |
Air Force at Utah State 10:15 ET Aggies (+) over Falcons- Yes the Falcons are 2-0 and have scored 85 Points in two games but lets look at who they have played. Powers like Ablilene Christian and Georgia State. Utah State has a bit of revenge on their minds to right their upset loss in Colorado Springs last season. State is 24-3 straight-up at home in their last 27 as hosts and are 4-0 in conference openers when the underdog. Take UTAH STATE! |
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09-24-16 | Stanford v. UCLA +3 | Top | 22-13 | Loss | -100 | 23 h 43 m | Show |
Stanford at UCLA 8:00 ET Bruins (+) over Cardinal- Jim Mora's teams like all great coaches get better as the season moves on and the Bruins their defense who held BYU to 23 yards rushing will have to rise to the occasion to stop Stanford's Christian McCaffrey. The Heisman candidate accounted for 368 all-purpose yards including 243 yards rushing in last seasons' 56-35 win over the Bruins. UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen has settled into his position after a shaky start to the season threw for 300-yards for the eighth time in his career and will come up big here. Take UCLA! |