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09-24-23 | Broncos +6 v. Dolphins | Top | 20-70 | Loss | -109 | 14 h 57 m | Show |
Denver at Miami 1:00 ET Broncos (+) over Dolphins- Mike McDaniel took over as Dolphins coach last season, leading the team to a 9-8 record and its first playoff appearance since 2016. Miami (2-0) picked up right where it left off under McDaniel, as the Dolphins are averaging 30 points and a league-best 462.5 yards per game following last Sunday's 24-17 victory over the New England Patriots. Denver hasn't been able to get in the win column just yet, Russell Wilson is finally starting to look like the quarterback the Broncos thought they were trading for. The Broncos led 21-3 at one point but surrendered 10 points in the final 1:47 of the first half before crumbling following the break. Denver's two losses have come by a combined three points, and executing plays when it matters most is quickly becoming an issue. This time they get it done. Take DENVER! |
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09-24-23 | Falcons +3.5 v. Lions | 6-20 | Loss | -120 | 14 h 56 m | Show | |
Atlanta at Detroit 1:00 ET Falcons (+) over Lions- Detroit was off to a great start with a win over Kansas City and then fell in a humbling 37-31 overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks, when several key players were injured, the Lions look vulnerable again. Two defensive starters, safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson (torn pectoral muscle) and defensive end James Houston (ankle fracture), were placed on the injured list. Also, two of their top offensive playmakers, running back David Montgomery (thigh) and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (toe), did not practice Wednesday. Atlanta will feature the top two running backs chosen in the draft. Atlanta's Bijan Robinson, the No. 8 overall pick, rushed for 124 yards in the Falcons' 25-24 win over the Green Bay Packers. The Falcons will feature the top two running backs chosen in the draft. Atlanta's Bijan Robinson, the No. 8 overall pick, rushed for 124 yards in the Falcons' 25-24 win over the Green Bay Packers. Take ATLANTA! |
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09-23-23 | Ohio State -3 v. Notre Dame | Top | 17-14 | Push | 0 | 21 h 3 m | Show |
Ohio State at Notre Dame 8:00 ET Buckeyes (-) over Fighting Irish- Notre Dame signal-caller Sam Hartman will make his 50th career start on Saturday when the No. 9 Fighting Irish host No. 6 Ohio State. Hartman has thrown for 13 touchdowns with no interceptions and has Notre Dame (4-0) rolling, opening the season with four straight 40-point games for the first time since 1900. The Irish have never scored 40-plus in each of their first five games and will up against a real defense this week. Ohio State (3-0) struggled to find consistency on offense but their defense is prepped for Hartman. Ohio State leads the series 5-2 with five consecutive wins since 1995. Take OHIO STATE! |
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09-23-23 | Mariners v. Rangers -116 | 0-2 | Win | 100 | 9 h 18 m | Show | |
Seattle at Texas 7:10 ET Rangers over Mariners- Texas (85-68) recorded an 8-5 victory Friday that allowed it to move past the Houston Astros (85-69) into first in the division. Seattle (84-69) is one game back. Seattle also is competing for one of the AL's three wild-card spots. The Mariners are on the outside of the race as they trail the second-place Toronto Blue Jays by 1 1/2 games and the Astros by a half-game. Right-hander Logan Gilbert (13-6, 3.77 ERA) will start for Seattle on Saturday. Gilbert went 8-0 in a 13-start stretch before the setback against the Dodgers last time out. Left-hander Jordan Montgomery (9-11, 3.38) will be on the mound for Texas. He is 3-2 with a 3.29 ERA in nine starts for the Rangers since being acquired from the St. Louis Cardinals. Take TEXAS! |
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09-23-23 | Blue Jays v. Rays -118 | Top | 6-7 | Win | 100 | 6 h 22 m | Show |
Toronto at Tampa Bay 4:10 ET Rays over Blue Jays- The Rays will give the ball to Zack Littell (3-6, 4.12 ERA) on Saturday, and he will look to improve on a solid September that has yielded nothing in his win column. Over four starts this month, the right-hander is 0-2 despite a 3.33 ERA. With left-handers Hyun Jin Ryu lined up to pitch for Toronto on Saturday and Ryu (3-3 2.62 ERA) is 0-2 with a 3.05 ERA in four September starts. In five career starts against the Rays, the southpaw has no record but a sterling 2.55 ERA. But, today it is TAMPA BAY! |
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09-23-23 | Colorado +21 v. Oregon | 6-42 | Loss | -105 | 17 h 13 m | Show | |
Colorado at Oregon 3:30 ET Ducks (-) over Buffaloes- The atmosphere will be tense when No. 19 Colorado faces No. 10 Oregon in Eugene on Saturday. The Buffaloes went 1-11 last season as the dregs of the Pac-12. Colorado is averaging 41.3 points, it allows 30.3 and the defensive unit could have issues corralling the Ducks. Oregon ranks second in scoring offense at 58 points per game and is coming off a 55-10 trouncing of visiting Hawaii. The Ducks are also stout defensively, allowing 15.7 points and 158.7 passing yards per game. The latter ranks 15th nationally. The Ducks have won nine of the past 10 meetings. Bo Nix and his experience give the Ducks the edge. Take OREGON! |
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09-23-23 | Ole Miss v. Alabama -6.5 | Top | 10-24 | Win | 100 | 17 h 1 m | Show |
Mississippi at Alabama 3:30 ET Crimson Tide (-) over Rebels- The No. 13 Crimson Tide (2-1) benched Jalen Milroe for last week's game at South Florida, but his replacement Notre Dame transfer Tyler Buchner didn't last a half and was replaced by second-year player Ty Simpson. That tandem combined for 107 passing yards in a 17-3 victory over the Bulls. On Monday, the dial spun back to Milroe. He accounted for five touchdowns in the season-opening win against Middle Tennessee. But he threw two interceptions in a home loss against Texas a week later and was benched. The Rebels (3-0) didn't rush the ball up to head coach Lane Kiffin's standard the first two games, totaling just 232 yards. But in a 48-23 home victory against Georgia Tech last week, they finished 299 rushing yards. Alabama has won the last seven meetings, including a 30-24 road victory last season. The do it again. Take ALABAMA! |
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09-23-23 | BYU v. Kansas -9.5 | 27-38 | Win | 100 | 17 h 59 m | Show | |
BYU at Kansas 3:30 ET Jayhawks (-) over Cougars- Kansas went 12 straight seasons without winning more than three games until it finished last season at 6-7. As a four-touchdown favorite last week, the Jayhawks went to Reno and nearly lost to Nevada outright. Kansas put up 441 total yards to Nevada's 258 but barely led in time of possession and fumbled. BYU, a nine-point underdog, ventured into SEC country last week to face Arkansas. It was Will Ferrin's 43-yard field goal and two touchdown passes from Kedon Slovis gave BYU a 38-31 win. This time they won’t be so lucky. Take KANSAS! |
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09-23-23 | Maryland v. Michigan State +8 | 31-9 | Loss | -110 | 17 h 57 m | Show | |
Maryland at Michigan State 3:30 ET Spartans(+) over Terripens- The ugliness going on behind the scenes at Michigan State spilled onto the football field last weekend. The Spartans will try to bounce back from that woeful on-field performance when they open their Big Ten season against undefeated Maryland at East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State served notice on Monday to suspended head coach Mel Tucker that it intends to fire him for cause. Accusations of sexual harassment by Tucker surfaced the previous week. The Spartans (2-1) were pummeled at home 41-7 by No. 8 Washington last Saturday. Their defense was shredded for 713 total yards, including 536 passing. The Terrapins (3-0) have outscored their three non-conference opponents 118-40 this season. Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa has been picked off twice this season but also has completed 66.7 percent of his throws, including five touchdowns. He threw for 342 yards and a touchdown in a 42-14 victory over Virginia last week. Tagovailoa passed for 314 yards and a touchdown in Maryland's 27-13 victory over the Spartans last season. But, after last weeks loss to Washington the Spartans come to play. Take MICHIGAN STATE! |
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09-23-23 | Florida State v. Clemson +2.5 | Top | 31-24 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 34 m | Show |
Florida State at Clemson 12:00 ET Tigers (+) over Seminoles- After all the offseason headlines about being one of the top upcoming teams in the country, the Seminoles (3-0, 1-0 ACC) can validate the hype when they visit the Clemson Tigers (2-1, 0-1). The Tigers have won four straight home match-ups with FSU at Memorial Stadium and own seven consecutive victories in the series although Florida State leads the all-time series against Clemson 20-15. Tigers Quarterback Cade Klubnik accounted for four touchdowns, and the defense scored in Saturday's 48-14 home win over Florida Atlantic. Across three outings, Klubnik has completed 71 of 107 passes for 693 yards and eight TDs, with two interceptions. Take CLEMSON! |
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09-21-23 | Giants +10.5 v. 49ers | Top | 12-30 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 7 m | Show |
New York Giants at San Francisco 8:15 ET Giants (+) over 49ers- The 49ers (2-0) streak into their home opener with an NFL-best 12 consecutive regular-season wins. New York avoided traveling coast-to-coast by staying in Arizona after their victory for an extra three nights before trekking to California. Saquon Barkley who led the Giants in rushing (63 yards) and receiving with six receptions last as the Giants rallied last week to beat the Arizona Cardinals 31-28 on Sunday. Still, the Giants are still looking for their first sack and takeaway this season. Giants come to play...take NEW YORK GIANTS! |
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09-21-23 | Brewers v. Cardinals -105 | 6-0 | Loss | -105 | 3 h 51 m | Show | |
Milwaukee at St. Louis 1:15 ET Cardinals over Brewers- The Brewers (86-66) reduced their magic number to four on Wednesday as they handled the St. Louis Cardinals 8-2 and the second-place Chicago Cubs (79-73) fell to the Pittsburgh Pirates 13-7. Wade Miley (8-4, 3.38 ERA) will get the start for Milwaukee on Thursday. The left-hander earned a 5-3 victory over the Washington Nationals in his latest outing, allowing three runs on five hits and two walks in 5 2/3 innings on Friday. Miley is 3-6 with a 4.11 ERA in 12 career starts against the Cardinals. Miles Mikolas (7-12, 4.84 ERA) will draw the Thursday start for St. Louis. He has allowed 10 runs on 15 hits in 11 1/3 innings while losing his past two starts but he is 8-4 with a 3.69 ERA against Milwaukee in 14 games (13 starts). Take ST. LOUIS! |
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09-19-23 | Twins -125 v. Reds | Top | 7-0 | Win | 100 | 7 h 20 m | Show |
Minnesota at Cincinnati 7:10 ET Twins over Reds- Right-hander Kenta Maeda (5-7, 4.50 ERA) will start on Tuesday for Minnesota (79-72), which has a magic number of five to clinch the American League Central. Maeda is coming off one of his best starts of the season. On Thursday, he gave the host Chicago White Sox just two runs on four hits and one walk over seven innings. He fanned eight in Minnesota's 10-2 victory. The Twins are 9-10 in games Maeda has pitched in this season. Maeda is 2-1 with a 4.62 ERA in five career appearances (four starts) against the Reds. Cincinnati, which has been piecing together a rotation for most of the season due to injuries and lately COVID-19, will go with right-hander Fernando Cruz (1-1, 4.05 ERA) as an opener. The rookie has never faced the Twins. Right-hander Ben Lively (4-7, 5.22 ERA) is expected to pitch as well. Lively has made 12 starts this season, but he has logged just one relief appearance since returning from the COVID injured list last week. the Reds (79-73) back into a tie with the Chicago Cubs (78-72) for the National League's third and final wild-card berth, one half-game ahead of the Miami Marlins (78-73). Take MINNESOTA! |
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09-18-23 | Orioles v. Astros -159 | 8-7 | Loss | -159 | 10 h 7 m | Show | |
Baltimore at Houston 8:10 ET Astros over Orioles- This play is primarily posted because Baltimore clinched a playoff spot their first since 2016 yesterday with their win over Tampa Bay and they may be playing tonight’s game with a sigh of relief. Meanwhile the first palce Astros are being hounded by Texas, Seattle and Toronto for the final AL wild card spot if not the division outright. Justin Verlander (5-3, 3.86 ERA) has seen better days having been knocked around two of his last three starts but is 10-6, 3.62 ERA in 24 lifetime appearances against the Orioles but is only 1-4 in his last eight starts. The O’s should be hung over. Take HOUSTON! |
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09-18-23 | Phillies +100 v. Braves | Top | 7-1 | Win | 100 | 10 h 34 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Atlanta 7:20 ET Phillies over Braves- The loss ended Philadelphia's two-game winning streak. The Phillies (81-68) own sole possession of the first wild-card spot in the National League by three games over the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Braves (96-53) lost their third straight game since clinching their sixth consecutive NL East title. Before this weekend, they hadn't lost a series to an NL East opponent all season. Atlanta has been on cruse control of late and are 5-5 in their last 10 games and are throwing out damaged good tonight in Kyle Wright (0-2. 7.48 ERA) who after going 21-5 with a 3.19 ERA in 2022. Aside from last season his career record over six years is just 2-10 with an ERA of 6.98. Zack Wheeler (11-6, 3.70) was bombed by the Braves last time out on Tuesday...atonement today he is 11-7, 3.24 ERA in 26 starts. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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09-18-23 | Saints v. Panthers +3.5 | Top | 20-17 | Win | 100 | 17 h 1 m | Show |
New Orleans at Carolina 8:20 ET Panthers (+) over Saints- One thing both of these clubs have in common is that the both stared the season with ‘new’ quarterback under center (sometimes). The New Orleans Saints won their first game with their new quarterback while the Carolina Panthers lost their first game with a new signal caller. Now Derek Carr after nine seasons as a Raiders will be and Saints leader when they visit Bryce Young and the Panthers on Monday night. Now Carr and Young are beginning an NFC South rivalry. Carr had a limited running game to work with. The Saints finished with just 69 yards while leading rusher Alvin Kamara served the first game of a three-game season. Young, whose longest completion gained 14 yards, was intercepted twice by Jessie Bates III last week and will be facing a Saints defense that intercepted Tennessee's Ryan Tannehill three times. The Panthers lost at Atlanta but dominated play holding the ball 10 minutes more than the Falcons and allowing just 13 First Downs and only 221 total yards. Take CAROLINA! |
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09-18-23 | White Sox -114 v. Nationals | 6-1 | Win | 100 | 9 h 13 m | Show | |
Chicago White Sox at Washington 7:10 ET White Sox over Nationals- I can’t believe that I actually have posted the Chicago White Sox who I swore off early in the season after having witnessed their play. It was one of the wiser things that I have done this season, but here I am at the well again looking to drink some tainted water. The reason to me is clear here as Washington a full 10-games better than Chicago and yet at home they are an underdog. The difference in the price is because of the starters. For the White Sox it is Mike Clevinger (7-8, 3.61 ERA) and for the Nats it will be Joan Adon (2-2, 5.92) who has surrendered 23 runs in his last six starts in 31 innings. Take the WHITE SOX! |
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09-17-23 | Dolphins v. Patriots +3 | 24-17 | Loss | -123 | 28 h 46 m | Show | |
Miami at New England 8:15 ET Patriots (+) over Dolphins- Miami (1-0) captured the league's attention with 536 total yards in a 36-34 road win against the Los Angeles Chargers. Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa passed for 466 yards and three touchdowns in the season opener and he was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week. He completed 11 passes for 215 yards and two touchdowns to wide receiver Tyreek Hill. New England (0-1), which is coming off a 25-20 loss against the Philadelphia trailed 16-0 after the first quarter but rallied to give themselves a chance for a late victory. Mac Jones completed 35 of 54 passes for 316 yards, three touchdowns and one interception for the Patriots. New England defense that produced three sacks, three tackles for loss, four pass break-ups, four quarterback hits and a fumble recovery in Week 1 and lost. This week it will good enough. Take NEW ENGLAND! |
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09-17-23 | Jets +9 v. Cowboys | 10-30 | Loss | -110 | 23 h 46 m | Show | |
New York Jets at Dallas 4:25 ET Jets (+) over Cowboys- Aaron Rodgers' season-ending injury sent the New York Jets into a temporary darkness retreat, but head coach Robert Saleh proclaimed his team plans a revival behind a rugged defense and backup quarterback Zach Wilson. Wilson takes the reins as the Jets (1-0) head to Dallas to measure up to the Cowboys (1-0), who annihilated the Giants 40-0 in Week 1. Dallas had three takeaways and gave up 171 total yards to the Giants. The Jets coach Saleh's background is defense and New York made Josh Allen look ordinary with four turnovers (three interceptions, one fumble) in the overtime win for the Jets. Dak Prescott and the Cowboys' offense barely broke a sweat in the drizzle Sunday night while taking apart the Giants and will find to going a bit tougher this time out. The Jets can run the ball. Take NEW YORK J-E-T-S! |
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09-17-23 | Giants v. Cardinals +4.5 | 31-28 | Win | 100 | 22 h 27 m | Show | |
New York Giants at Arizona 4:05 ET Cardinals (+) over Giants- Coming off a 40-0 home shellacking by the Cowboys on Sunday Night Football, the Giants travel to Glendale, Ariz., to play a Cardinals team with first-time head coach Jonathan Gannon. The Giants had three turnovers, were 5-for-16 on third down and scored no points on two trips to the red zone. They were pushed back from the 8-yard line to the 27 on the first possession of the game, and a 45-yard field-goal attempt by Graham Gano was blocked and returned 58 yards for a touchdown. Things only got worse after that as quarterback Daniel Jones was 15-for-28 for 104 yards, was sacked seven times and had a passer rating of 32.4. The Cardinals led 16-10 in the fourth quarter at Washington before Quarterback Joshua Dobbs lost two fumbles, one on a sack and one on a botched center exchange, which the Commanders turned into 10 points and the narrow 20-16 victory. the Cardinals have won only one of their last 13 home games but the Giants are not ready. Take ARIZONA! |
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09-17-23 | Reds v. Mets -129 | 4-8 | Win | 100 | 4 h 37 m | Show | |
Cincinnati at New York Mets 1:40 ET Mets over Reds- The Reds remain tied with the Arizona Diamondbacks, who beat the Chicago Cubs 7-6 in 13 innings on Saturday for the last NL playoff berth. Both teams are 78-72, but Cincinnati has the tiebreaker over Arizona by virtue of a 4-3 win in the season series. The Reds and Diamondbacks are a half-game behind the Chicago Cubs (78-71) and a half-game ahead of the Miami Marlins (77-72) in the playoff race. The Reds will start Brandon Williamson (4-4, 4.47 ERA) is slated to start for the Reds against fellow left-hander Jose Quintana (2-5, 3.05). Williamson returned from the COVID injured list on Tuesday, when he gave up five runs over four innings in the Reds' 6-5, 10-inning win over the Detroit Tigers. He has never opposed the Mets. Take NEW YORK! |
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09-17-23 | Rangers v. Guardians +101 | 2-9 | Win | 101 | 3 h 45 m | Show | |
Texas at Cleveland 1:40 ET Watch Dogs over Rangers- The Rangers (82-66) brought a six-game winning streak into this series but lost 12-3 on Friday and then fell on Saturday 2-1. Texas trails the first-place Houston Astros by a half-game in the American League West but holds the second wild-card spot in the league. The Rangers averaged 7.8 runs per game during their six-game winning streak, but their bats have gone mostly quiet against Cleveland, especially in key situations. Cleveland plans to start rookie right-hander Gavin Williams (2-5, 3.43 ERA) while the Rangers have not announced a starter for the series finale. Take CLEVELAND! |
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09-17-23 | Chiefs v. Jaguars +3.5 | Top | 17-9 | Loss | -122 | 19 h 25 m | Show |
Megabucks Kansas City at Jacksonville 1:00 ET Jaguars (+) over Chiefs- Jacksonville won its opener, 31-21 over the host Indianapolis Colts last Sunday, while the Chiefs fell 21-20 to the visiting Detroit Lions last Thursday. The Jaguars (1-0) have their eyes on snapping their seven-game slide against the Chiefs (0-1) when two of the AFC top teams meet Sunday in north Florida. Jacksonville hasn't defeated the Kansas City Chiefs since 2009. Mahomes looks like the off season hasn’t ended. Lawrence moving up! Take JACKSONVILLE! |
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09-17-23 | Ravens v. Bengals -3 | 27-24 | Loss | -118 | 19 h 23 m | Show | |
Baltimore at Cincinnati 1:00 ET Bengals (-) over Ravens- These two AFC North rivals had distinctly different opening weeks to the NFL season and will meet on Sunday when the Baltimore Ravens face the host Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals (0-1) will face a second AFC North rival in as many weeks. Cincinnati is looking to bounce back from a 24-3 loss to the host Cleveland Browns in Week 1. The Ravens (1-0) beat the visiting Texans 25-9 in their home opener, sacking C.J. Stroud five times and holding Houston to just 268 yards of total offense. The Bengals are trying to avoid a repeat of last year's 0-2 start before winning 12 of their final 14 games to end the regular season and capture their second straight AFC North title. The Bengals also started 0-3 in the division before turning things around. Take CINCINNATI! |
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09-16-23 | TCU v. Houston +7.5 | 36-13 | Loss | -105 | 20 h 45 m | Show | |
Power Play TCU at Houston 8:00 ET Cougars (+) over Horned Frogs- The Horned Frogs and Cougars haven't played each other since 2007, so it will be the renewal of what was a regular rivalry in the 1980s, ‘90s and a majority of the 2000s. It will also be the first conference game for Houston as a member of the Big 12, so the game will be the start of what should be an annual rivalry between in-state conference foes. Following a loss to Colorado in the season opener, TCU responded with a lopsided 41-6 win over Nicholls last week. As is the case with a lot of teams, the Cougars are still trying to find cohesion after welcoming in a healthy amount of transfers during the off season, most notably starting quarterback Donovan Smith. A transfer from Texas Tech, Smith is second on the team in rushing at 88 yards through the first two games, and is 46 of 76 passing for 493 yards and four touchdowns. Houston enters with a foul taste in its mouth after losing at city rival Rice, 43-41 in two overtimes. Take HOUSTON! |
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09-16-23 | Syracuse v. Purdue +2.5 | Top | 35-20 | Loss | -105 | 19 h 17 m | Show |
Megabucks Syracuse at Purdue 7:00 ET Boilermakers (+) over Orange- Syracuse has been impressive through the first two weeks of the season, but things get dicey with the challenge that they will see when they travel to take on Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind. The Orange (2-0) trounced Colgate 65-0 on Sept. 2 and whipped Western Michigan 48-7 last Saturday. They are third nationally in scoring offense, trailing only Oregon and USC, and their defense has been stout, as well. No team has yielded fewer points per game than Syracuse (3.5), which has recorded a defensive touchdown in each of its first two games. Syracuse won last season's meeting with Purdue, 32-29, as the teams combined for 42 fourth-quarter points. The Boilermakers outlasted Virginia Tech and there was a weather related delay of nearly 5 1/2 hours in last weekend's 24-17 road triumph. What is particularly noteworthy is that Purdue (1-1) is one of only nine FBS teams that has yet to commit a turnover this season. Take PURDUE |
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09-16-23 | Rays -119 v. Orioles | Top | 0-8 | Loss | -119 | 8 h 17 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at Baltimore 7:10 ET Rays over Orioles- The Tampa Bay Rays beat the host Baltimore Orioles for the second straight game on Friday night, and the teams enter their match-up tied atop the division. While the Rays (92-57) have won nine of their past 11 games, the Orioles (91-56) have lost four straight, matching their season high. Saturday, Tampa Bay's Tyler Glasnow (9-5, 3.15 ERA) will oppose rookie right-hander Grayson Rodriguez (5-4, 4.88) in a matchup of right-handers. Glasnow has won his last two starts, allowing a combined five runs over 12 innings and striking out 22 while walking three. Last time out, he permitted four runs on six hits, over six innings during a win over the Minnesota Twins on Monday. He is 0-1 with a 6.35 ERA in two starts vs. the Orioles this season and 4-1 with a 3.13 ERA in eight career starts against Baltimore. Rodriguez has lowered his ERA from 7.33 to 4.88 over his past nine starts, giving up three earned runs or less in each outing. He is 2-1 with a 2.20 ERA over his past three starts. Rodriguez is 1-0 with a 3.18 ERA in two starts vs. Tampa Bay this season. but it won’t be enough today. take TAMPA BAY! |
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09-16-23 | Vanderbilt v. UNLV +5.5 | 37-40 | Win | 100 | 19 h 33 m | Show | |
Vegas Hotline Vanderbilt at UNLV 7:00 ET Rebels (+) over Commodores- Vanderbilt will aim to bounce back from a disappointing loss when it visits UNLV on Saturday. The Commodores (2-1) fell 36-20 to host Wake Forest last week, due in part to three turnovers they also allowed Wake Forest to rush for 288 yards on 48 carries. The Rebels will host a Southeastern Conference team in the regular season for the first time. They fell 35-7 at No. 2 Michigan on Saturday as UNLV quarterback Doug Brumfield was 10 of 19 for 100 yards passing, while backup Jayden Maiava went 5 of 7 for 68 yards. UNLV, which was playing without injured starting left guard Alani Makihele, had no turnovers vs. the Wolverines. Rebels have enough to win his one on the field. Take UNLV! |
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09-16-23 | Rangers v. Guardians -120 | Top | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 7 h 21 m | Show |
Texas at Cleveland 6:10 ET Watch Dogs over Rangers- Cleveland (70-78) had been failing quite a bit, losing eight of 11 games before erupting for 15 hits in the series opener. The Rangers (82-65), who trail the Houston Astros (83-65) by a half-game in the American League West, saw their six-game winning streak come to a screeching halt. Texas, which holds the second AL wild-card spot, mustered only two hits over seven innings against Lucas Giolito, who struck out 12. Home team will start rookie right-hander Tanner Bibee (10-4, 3.03 ERA). Bibee has yielded just two earned runs in each of his past four outings but has just one win to show for it. Rangers right-hander Dane Dunning (10-6, 3.91 ERA) recorded his first win since Aug. 2 and he is 0-2 with a 9.82 ERA in three career appearances (all starts) against the former Tribesman.. Take CLEVELAND! |
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09-15-23 | Dodgers v. Mariners +100 | 6-3 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 20 m | Show | |
LA Dodgers at Seattle 10:10 ET Mariners over Dodgers- The Mariners (81-65) entered their day off Thursday a game ahead of Toronto in the race for the American League's third and final wild-card playoff berth. Seattle is also in third place in the AL West, 1 1/2 games behind division-leading Houston and a half-game back of second-place Texas. Dodgers rookie right-hander Bobby Miller (9-3, 3.98 ERA) is scheduled to start the opener against Mariners right-hander George Kirby (10-9, 3.48), with both pitchers facing the opposing team for the first time. Since giving up just three hits over nine innings in a no-decision against the Baltimore Orioles, Kirby is 0-1 with a 6.00 over his past four starts. Miller, is coming off a no-decision in the Dodgers' 7-6 loss in 11 innings Saturday at Washington. Miller allowed five runs on six hits over seven innings, with two walks and a career-high eight strikeouts. Take SEATTLE! |
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09-15-23 | Reds v. Mets -108 | 5-3 | Loss | -108 | 8 h 29 m | Show | |
Cincinnati at New York Mets 7:10 ET Mets over Reds- New York hosts the Reds in the opener of a three-game series and left-hander David Peterson (3-8, 5.34 ERA) is slated to start for the Mets against right-hander Hunter Greene (4-6, 4.43). The Diamondbacks and Reds are both 76-72, while the San Francisco Giants are 75-71. The trio are a half-game ahead of the Miami Marlins (75-72) and 2 1/2 games behind the Chicago Cubs, who visit Arizona in the opener of a three-game series on Friday night. Peterson took the loss on Sept. 9, when he gave up three runs in six innings as the Mets fell 8-4 to the Minnesota Twins. He is 0-1 with a 9.00 ERA in two career starts covering seven innings against the Reds. Greene returned from the COVID-19 injured list on Sunday, and he earned the win after allowing just an unearned run on one hit over six innings in the Reds' 7-1 victory over the visiting St. Louis Cardinals. He is 0-2 with a 6.75 ERA in two starts spanning 10 2/3 innings against the Mets. Take the NEW YORK METS! |
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09-15-23 | Rays -122 v. Orioles | Top | 7-1 | Win | 100 | 8 h 27 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at Baltimore 7:00 ET Rays over Orioles- Tampa Bay and the Baltimore Orioles will meet Friday night in the second game of a four-game series that will figure heavily in who wins the American League East. Tampa Bay (91-57) prevailed 4-3 on Thursday night to pull within one game of first-place Baltimore (91-55). The Rays are as close as they have been to the Orioles since they were one game back on July 22. Tampa Bay has won six of its past seven games. The Orioles have dropped three games in a row for the first time since they snapped a four-game skid on July 2. Right-hander Zach Eflin (14-8, 3.53 ERA), who will start for the Rays on Friday night, blanked the Orioles on two hits for seven innings in a July 21 home victory. He has gone 3-3 with a 3.91 ERA in nine starts since then. Right-hander Jack Flaherty (8-8, 4.98 ERA) heads to the mound for the Orioles. He hasn't registered a victory since winning his Orioles debut on Aug. 3 after arriving in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals. Only once in his past four outings has he completed five innings. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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09-14-23 | Vikings +6 v. Eagles | Top | 28-34 | Push | 0 | 20 h 54 m | Show |
Money Game winner Minnesota at Philadelphia 8:15 ET Vikings (+) over Eagles- My original thoughts on this meeting is that the Eagles will play a better game this week than they did in their opening week win at New England. This season it would be fitting for Minnesota to take a big fall after a string of close wins last year and it might be catch up with them where they lose close games. In my way of thinking I should be all over the Vikings after a home loss but with just 41 yards rushing they shouldn’t do much better against this one of the NFL’s tougher defenses. But, Philly managed just 251 yards on offense against the Patriots. Not, enough tonight. Take MINNESOTA! |
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09-14-23 | Navy +13.5 v. Memphis | 24-28 | Win | 100 | 8 h 27 m | Show | |
Navy at Memphis 7:30 Midshipman (+) over Tigers- Navy’s opening defeat to Notre Dame in Dublin saw them get torn to shreds both on the ground and through the air. Running back Audric Estime gained 95 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries for the Irish, but he also caught two passes for 26 yards. The Navy defensive coordinator last season Brian Newberry is now their head coach. The Tigers are off a win against the softest team on their schedule and will find the Middies a tougher competitor. Take NAVY! |
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09-14-23 | Diamondbacks v. Mets -112 | Top | 1-11 | Win | 100 | 5 h 28 m | Show |
Arizona at New York Mets 4:10 ET Mets over Diamondbacks- The New York Mets' three-game sweep at Arizona in early July helped send the Diamondbacks into a spiral that nearly ruined their season. Thursday afternoon they face the Mets in the final clash of the season between the teams. Merrill Kelly (11-6, 3.16 ERA) is slated to start for the Diamondbacks against fellow right-hander Kodai Senga (10-7, 3.07). Senga the 30-year-old rookie won his lone start against the Diamondbacks on July 5, when he gave up one run over a season-high eight innings in New York's 2-1 victory. Senga matched his career high with 12 strikeouts in that contest. Kelly is 1-3 with a 3.81 ERA in four career starts against the Mets. Take the NEW YORK METS! |
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09-13-23 | Marlins +100 v. Brewers | 2-0 | Win | 100 | 9 h 51 m | Show | |
Miami at Milwaukee 7:40 ET Marlins over Brewers- This is a tough call as Milwaukee has won 10 of 11 home games while Miami trails Arizona by 1.5 games for the final NL wild-card spot. Left-hander Braxton Garrett (8-6, 3.82 ERA) will start for the Marlins, while hard-throwing reliever Trevor Megill (1-0, 3.38) will start for the Brewers. The Marlins are 7-3 in their last 10 games. Megill, who routinely hits 100 mph with his fastball, will be making his first major league start after 93 relief appearances. Garrett is 3-3 with a 2.68 ERA over his past eight starts. Garrett has faced the Brewers once in his career, giving up two runs on seven hits in four innings during a no-decision at Milwaukee last September. The Marlins are 19-8 in Garrett's starts this year. Take MIAMI! |
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09-10-23 | Cowboys -3 v. Giants | 40-0 | Win | 100 | 8 h 18 m | Show | |
Dallas at New York Giants 8:15 ET Cowboys (-) over Giants- New York started last season 7-2, stumbled down the stretch, eventually made the playoffs and beat the Minnesota Vikings in the wild-card round before losing to Philadelphia. Dallas has one of its most talented collections of players in recent memory and wants to avoid under performing in the playoffs, in owner Jerry Jones' eyes. New York arrived on the playoff scene ahead of schedule last year and is bringing back the same core with some improvements on both sides of the ball. The Cowboys are again rolling with Dak Prescott as the starting quarterback. He was criticized for throwing 15 interceptions a year ago, but the Cowboys are confident he will "own" a revamped offense with head coach Mike McCarthy taking over play-calling. The Cowboys have won 11 of the past 12 meetings with the Giants, including another prime-time visit to New Jersey last September, a 23-16 Monday night victory. They do it again...Take DALLAS! |
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09-10-23 | Eagles v. Patriots +3.5 | 25-20 | Loss | -110 | 4 h 22 m | Show | |
Megabucks Philadelphia at New England 4:25 ET Patriots (+) over Eagles- There is a history of Super Bowl losers having a bigger hangover than the big game’s winner. Philadelphia blew a 24-14 halftime lead against Kansas City and they realize it is long road to get back to that game. New England has been picked to finish last in the AL East Division and very little is expected of them this season. That is always a time to watch out as professionals do like to be counted out before the games are even played. Early season play is a live with the dogs as their spirits are still high for the season. Look for the Patriots to ambush the Eagles in their season opener. Take NEW ENGLAND! |
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09-10-23 | Packers +1.5 v. Bears | Top | 38-20 | Win | 100 | 4 h 20 m | Show |
Green Bay at Chicago 4:25 ET Packers (+) over Bears- This an opportunity for the Packers to a man to show the league and the public that they can win without having to rely on Aaron Rodgers. Chicago has put their future in the hands of quarterbacks Justin Field who may be the worst passing QB in the NFL but he may also be the best runner. Having run for 1,146 yard last season set all kinds of records but he only had two games with more than 200 yards passing as the Bears were dead last by a far margin in passing yardage. the best quarterback on the field will be Jordan Love who finally gets his chance to show his stuff and he will. Take GREEN BAY! |
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09-10-23 | Brewers v. Yankees -130 | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 3 h 50 m | Show | |
Milwaukee at NY Yankees 1:35 ET Yankees over Brewers- New York Right-hander Gerrit Cole (13-4, 2.90 ERA) will start for the Yankees as he attempts to win four straight starts for the second time this year. Since allowing six runs in an 8-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox, Cole is 3-0 with a 1.83 ERA. Cole has given up two runs or less in 22 of his 29 starts and allowed one run on eight hits in six innings of a 5-1 win over the Detroit Tigers Tuesday night. Cole is 4-4 with a 3.62 ERA in 14 career starts against the Brewers. He most recently faced them last Sept. 18 when he allowed four runs on four hits in five innings during New York's 12-8 win. Milwaukee starts Corbin Burnes (9-8, 3.63) will attempt to halt an eight-game winless skid as he makes his first career appearance against the Yankees. Since pitching eight innings of two-hit ball in a win at Philadelphia on July 20, the right-hander is 0-3 with 3.99 ERA. Take NEW YORK! |
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09-09-23 | Auburn v. California +6 | 14-10 | Win | 100 | 27 h 34 m | Show | |
Auburn at California 10:30 ET Golden Bears (+) over Tigers- Auburn an SEC power for years opened the season with a 59-14 win over a non-competitive UMass team that was out of their league. With a load of transfers the Tigers ran for 289 yards and six touchdowns. Like Auburn, Cal had a lot of success running the ball in its season-opening win over North Texas. The Bears' ground attack finished with 357 yards and six touchdowns. Dynamic runner Jaydn Ott averaged 9.4 yards per carry and finished with 188 yards and two scores. Isaiah Ifanse tallied 54 yards and three TDs. Ben Finley replaced an injured Sam Jackson and completed 24 of 34 passes for 289 yards and a touchdown. Cal has enough...take CALIFORNIA |
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09-09-23 | Padres +119 v. Astros | 5-7 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 12 m | Show | |
San Diego at Houston 7:10 ET Padres over Astros- The Astros (80-62) seized sole possession of first place in the American League West for the first time this season with their dismantling of the Rangers. But Friday the Astros absorbed an 11-2 beating in the opener of a three-game interleague series vs. San Diego. It marked the Astros' sixth consecutive home loss and their 10th over the last 12 games at Minute Maid Park. Right-hander Cristian Javier (9-3, 4.65 ERA) has the starting assignment for the Astros on Saturday while . Right-hander Seth Lugo (6-6, 3.49) is the scheduled starter for the Padres and he is unbeaten in his last five starts with a 1.24 ERA. Take SAN DIEGO! |
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09-09-23 | Oregon v. Texas Tech +6.5 | Top | 38-30 | Loss | -110 | 23 h 3 m | Show |
Oregon at Texas Tech 7:00 ET Red Raiders (+) over Ducks- Two years ago I was spewing about the incompetence of Auburn quarterback Bo Nix who transferred to Oregon last season. Well, the move has done him good and he has matured into a Heisman front runner leading the Ducks to an 81-7 romp over Portland State going 23-of-27 for 287 yards. Texas Tech was a beaten favorite (-14) as Vegas Hotline winner Wyoming won outright 35-33. The Red Raiders opened a 17-0 first quarter lead and then tried to rest on their laurels. Returning home the will be ready for the Ducks who are flying high but will be shocked by the Raiders intensity. Take TEXAS TECH! |
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09-09-23 | SMU +16 v. Oklahoma | 11-28 | Loss | -110 | 22 h 55 m | Show | |
SMU at Oklahoma 6:30 ET Mustangs (+) over Sooners- We have seen this before! Oklahoma starts the season by annihilating an undermanned opponent and this year is no different as the routed Arkansas State 73-0. SMU started fast building a 31-0 halftime lead defeating Louisiana Tech 38-14. The Mustangs put up 465 yards on offense and held Tech to 38rds rushing. They can keep it close with their balanced offense. Take SMU! |
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09-09-23 | Notre Dame v. NC State +7.5 | Top | 45-24 | Loss | -105 | 16 h 2 m | Show |
Notre Dame at N.C. State 12:00 ET Wolfpack (+) over Fighting Irish- Okay, after playing two of the weakest team in college football Notre Dame appears to be ready to challenge the field for a finals berth. Hey, not so fast, this will be the first real football that they will play and the adjustment might be more difficult than they conceive. NC State slept walked through 416their opening 24-14 win at Connecticut in a non-cover victory. The Wolfpack have been laying-in-wait for the Irish to show up in Raleigh and have had 10 days and two game films to study. Take NORTH CAROLINA STATE! |
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09-09-23 | Utah v. Baylor +7.5 | 20-13 | Win | 100 | 16 h 1 m | Show | |
Utah at Baylor 12:000 ET Bears (+) over Utes- Utah had their way in their opener hosting Florida dominating the Gators in a 24-11 win while holding them to 13 yards rushing in 21 attempts. Baylor (-26) was ambushed by Texas State 42-31 outright while out-gaining the Bobcats by over 100 yards. The Bears passed for 416 yards but three turnover did them in. Quarterback question for the Bears but they will claw their way to an ATS of not outright win here. Take BAYLOR! |
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09-09-23 | Nebraska +3 v. Colorado | Top | 14-36 | Loss | -110 | 16 h 59 m | Show |
Nebraska at Colorado 12:00 ET Cornhuskers (+) over Buffaloes- If you have not seen the highlights of Colorado’s upset victory over TCU them you have missed an awesome display of raw speed, quickness, great instinct and football awareness. The Buffaloes’ behind QB Shedeur Sanders set a school record of 510 yards passing and four touchdowns completely 37-of-48 attempts. The Buffs did surrender 262 yards rushing and this week they will face a club that in know for running the ball and they gained 181 yards on the ground against Minnesota in their 13-10 loss. Colorado will spend the week a ‘Mile High’ off their 21-point upset win. Take NEBRASKA! |
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09-08-23 | Mets -112 v. Twins | 2-5 | Loss | -112 | 18 h 6 m | Show | |
New York Mets at Minnesota 8:05 ET Mets over Twins- Minnesota Left-hander Dallas Keuchel (1-1, 5.06 ERA) will make his fifth start for the Twins and will be opposed by right-hander Kodai Senga (10-7, 3.08). Keuchel is coming off a no-decision at Texas on Saturday when he allowed five runs on five hits, including home runs to Adolis Garcia and Sam Huff, over 3 1/3 innings in a game the Twins rallied to win 9-7 in 10 innings. The 2015 AL Cy Young Award winner is 1-1 with a 2.00 ERA in three career starts against the Mets with all three appearances coming in 2019 when he pitched for the Atlanta Braves. Senga has been one of the few bright spots for an underachieving New York team that went into full rebuild mode at the trade deadline. He received a no-decision in an eventual 2-1 win over Seattle last Friday when he allowed just one run on five hits over seven innings. He walked two and matched his career high with 12 strikeouts. Take the METS! |
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09-08-23 | Padres +113 v. Astros | 11-2 | Win | 113 | 18 h 2 m | Show | |
San Diego at Houston 8:10 ET Padres over Astros- Rookie right-hander Hunter Brown (10-10, 4.53 ERA) is the scheduled starter for the Astros in the series opener. He has alternated wins and losses over his last six appearances (five starts), pitching to a 3-3 record with a 6.31 ERA and .952 opponent OPS. After starting the season 5-1, Brown has lost nine of 14 decisions with a 5.56 ERA plus 15 home runs allowed over 15 starts. Left-hander Blake Snell (12-9, 2.50) has the starting assignment for the Padres on Friday. Snell, a leading candidate for the National League Cy Young Award, paces the NL in ERA, opponent batting average (.191) and opponent OPS (.611), and ranks second in both swing and miss percentage (37.0) and strikeouts (201). However, he also has recorded the most walks (89) and wild pitches (12) in the majors. Snell is 6-1 with a 2.11 ERA over his last eight starts. Snell is 2-3 with a 6.11 ERA over seven career starts against the Astros. In his last appearance against Houston on May 30, 2021, Snell surrendered seven runs on five hits and three walks with three strikeouts over three innings in a 7-4 road loss. Take SAN DIEGO! |
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09-08-23 | Illinois +3 v. Kansas | Top | 23-34 | Loss | -108 | 55 h 20 m | Show |
Illinois at Kansas 7:30 ET Fighting Illini (+) over Jayhawks- Kansas is 1-0 and off to a winning start by routing undermanned Missouri State 48-17 Friday night while the Illinois needed late heroics to defeat Toledo 30-28. Jayhawks QB Jalon Daniels was replace because of injury by Jason Bean who went 22-of-28 for two TD’s and 276 yards. These two meet for the first time since 1968 and the first time in Lawrence since 1892. Jayhawks still just 3-8 in their last 11 overall and being favored here is a bit of a stretch. Take ILLINOIS! |
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09-08-23 | Mariners -109 v. Rays | Top | 4-7 | Loss | -109 | 17 h 42 m | Show |
Seattle at Tampa Bay 6:40 ET Mariners over Rays- Although the team is winning behind George Kirby (10-9, 3.39 ERA) 7-of-8 starts he has not picked up a win since July 25. Seattle had an August that put them back in the AL West race challenging Houston and the fading Rangers. Tampa Bay had lost five straight games when Taj Bradley (5-7, 5.42) before his last outing against Cleveland on Sunday a 6-2 win where he allowed just two runs on three hits in five innings with five base-on-balls. Kirby has the advantage. take SEATTLE! |
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09-07-23 | Lions v. Chiefs -4.5 | Top | 21-20 | Loss | -110 | 31 h 23 m | Show |
Detroit at Kansas City 8:15 ET Chiefs (-) over Lions- Detroit closed the 2022 NFL regular season as one of the top five clubs in the NFL, starting 1-6 they then won 8-of-10 to close the year including a final game 20-16 win knocking the Packers out of the playoffs. During the off-season the Lions were seen by the public as the possible upstart Division and a futures winner. Kansas City will most likely be without Travis Kelce and believe me it won’t matter all that much. Since taking over in Kansas City coach Andy Reid is 9-1 in opening week and undefeated since Mahomes arrival. The Chiefs have the pride that comes with being a champion...take KANSAS CITY! |
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09-06-23 | Orioles v. Angels +128 | Top | 10-3 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 4 m | Show |
Baltimore at LA Angels 9:35 ET Angeles over Orioles- The Angels (64-75) have lost five in a row and eight of their last nine games to fall a season-worst 11 games below .500. Baltimore is 4-2 against the Angels this season, and the Orioles have the best road record in the AL at 45-25. The Angels will counter with hard-luck left-hander Patrick Sandoval (7-11, 4.19). Los Angeles has lost 13 of Sandoval's past 17 starts. Sandoval is 0-1 with a 2.38 ERA in two career starts against the Orioles, striking out 17 over 11 1/3 innings without allowing a homer. He fanned 10 Orioles in 6 1/3 innings in his most recent start against the Orioles. Shohei Ohtani may return to the Angels lineup Wednesday after sitting out due to oblique tightness. Veteran right-hander Kyle Gibson (13-8, 5.15 ERA) who has won three of his last five starts overall, is 3-5 with a 5.94 ERA lifetime against the Angels in 14 career starts. He owns a 1-3 record with a 7.85 ERA in six starts in Anaheim. Take the ANGELS! |
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09-05-23 | Phillies v. Padres -109 | 0-8 | Win | 100 | 10 h 47 m | Show | |
Houston at Texas 8:05 ET Rangers over Astros- Nathan Eovaldi will take the mound for the first time in seven weeks when the Texas Rangers face the Houston Astros he is 11-3 with a 2.69 ERA in 19 starts this season. Houston left-hander Framber Valdez (10-9, 3.38 ERA) will be on the mound Tuesday. He had an interesting August while going 2-2 with a 3.67 ERA in six starts. Valdez has struggled against Texas this season, going 0-2 with a 6.52 ERA. For his career, he is 6-5 with a 3.05 ERA in 15 appearances (12 starts). Take TEXAS! |
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09-05-23 | Astros v. Rangers +102 | Top | 14-1 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 6 m | Show |
Houston at Texas 8:05 ET Rangers over Astros- Nathan Eovaldi will take the mound for the first time in seven weeks when the Texas Rangers face the Houston Astros he is 11-3 with a 2.69 ERA in 19 starts this season. Houston left-hander Framber Valdez (10-9, 3.38 ERA) will be on the mound Tuesday. He had an interesting August while going 2-2 with a 3.67 ERA in six starts. Valdez has struggled against Texas this season, going 0-2 with a 6.52 ERA. For his career, he is 6-5 with a 3.05 ERA in 15 appearances (12 starts). Take TEXAS! |
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09-05-23 | Mets -135 v. Nationals | 11-5 | Win | 100 | 7 h 5 m | Show | |
New York Mets at Washington 7:05 ET Mets over Nationals- The Mets (63-74) have won three of their past four games while the Nationals (62-76) have a five-game losing streak. That includes dropping the first four games of a nine-game homestand. New York took three of four games from the Nationals at home in late July but the Mets are 4-10 in their past 14 road games. Left-hander Patrick Corbin (9-12, 4.90 ERA) is expected to start for the Nationals. Corbin is 8-10 with a 4.48 ERA in 27 career games (26 starts) against the Mets. The Mets have left-hander Jose Quintana (1-5, 3.26 ERA) lined up as their starting pitcher and the Mets are 1-7 when Quintana starts. Tonight things change. Take NEW YORK! |
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09-04-23 | Clemson v. Duke +13 | Top | 7-28 | Win | 100 | 9 h 23 m | Show |
Clemson at Duke 8:00 ET Blue Devils (+) over Tigers- I’m not so sure this isn’t a hate bet against the Tigers as they have been so disappointing ATS in the past (at least when it seems I had them). Clemson went 11-3 last season and once again dominated the ACC having one of the easiest schedules in the nation. Duke under first year coach Mike Elco won nine of 13 decisions their highest win total since 2014. The Blue Devils return 98% of their offensive production while Clemson lost four player to the NFL draft. Devils deep enough and talented enough to bring this one sown to the final gun (do they still do that...Nah). Take DUKE! |
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09-04-23 | Phillies v. Padres -110 | 9-7 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 2 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at San Diego 6:40 ET Padres over Phillies- San Diego who was expected to battle with the Dodgers for the NL West title this year have won their last three games all against the Giants and could win four straight for the first time this season. The Padres will send struggling Rich Hill (7-13, 5.26 ERA) to the mound and he is 2-2 with a 3,54 ERA in 10 appearances against the Phillies. Philadelphia who has a 5.5-game lead for the Wild Card berth and they will start Taijuan Walker (14-5, 4.05) who he has struggled as well of late as batters have hit .267 against him in his last four starts. Play the hot hand...take SAN DIEGO! |
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09-04-23 | Astros v. Rangers -105 | Top | 13-6 | Loss | -105 | 6 h 44 m | Show |
Houston at Texas 4:05 ET Rangers over Astros- Did Texas get off the snide with their ninth inning victory over the Twins Sunday...it was just their fourth win in the past two weeks. Houston comes limping into Arlington having just been throttled by the Baby Bombers from New York getting swept three straight at home. The Rangers will start Andrew Heaney (9-6, 4.16 ERA) and he has won his last four decisions and in unbeaten in nine straight starts. JP France (9-5, 3.51) gets the nod for Houston and just defeated Boston on Tuesday after having surrendered 10 earned runs the previous start against the on Thursday. Take TEXAS! |
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09-04-23 | Giants +126 v. Cubs | 0-5 | Loss | -100 | 4 h 48 m | Show | |
San Francisco at Chicago Cubs 2:20 ET Giants over Cubs- Chicago scored 17 runs yesterday in routing the Reds in Cincinnati, they had 18 hits and the first eight batter in their line-up raised their batting average. San Francisco has won six of the last 10 meetings but the Cubs are 2-1 this season taking the series at SF the second week of June. Logan Webb (9-11, 3.49 ERA) will take the ball for the Giants and he is looking for his first win in six starts with his last coming on August 2nd. Chicago will start their season’s best in Justin Steele (15-3, 2.69) who threw six shutout innings against the Brewers on Tuesday and has the lead for NL Cy Young. But, when eight guys improve their average on the same day I expect them to fall of a bit and what a perfect spot as they will be over-confident with Steele on the mound...I would be! Take SAN FRANCISCO! |
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09-03-23 | LSU v. Florida State +2.5 | Top | 24-45 | Win | 100 | 9 h 28 m | Show |
Louisiana State vs Florida State 7:30 ET |
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09-03-23 | Orioles v. Diamondbacks -138 | Top | 8-5 | Loss | -138 | 6 h 44 m | Show |
Baltimore at Arizona 4:00 ET Diamondbacks over Orioles- The Orioles picked up a struggling Jack Flaherty (1-2, 6.41 ERA) at the trade deadline and he promptly shut down Toronto for his first Baltimore victory. Three starts later he still has that one win but has been tagged with three losses surrendering 13 runs in 13 innings. Arizona is getting back on track and will be sending Zac Gallen (16-6, 3.32) to the hill and he had won three straight before getting racked by the Dodgers last time out. Look for a rebound performance and for the D’backs to get the best of Flaherty. Take ARIZONA! |
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09-03-23 | Braves v. Dodgers +100 | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 6 h 32 m | Show | |
Atlanta at L.A. Dodgers 4:10 ET Dodgers over Braves- The NL’s best go at it once again in Los Angeles where the Dodgers will send their future to the mound in 24 year old Bobby Miller (8-3, 4.00 ERA) against Atlanta’s soon to be 40-year old Charlie Morton (14-10, 3.29) who has allowed only one run in his last four start after gibing up 16 runs in his four previous starts. I believe that ‘youth must be served’. Take the DODGERS! |
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09-03-23 | Twins v. Rangers -135 | 5-6 | Win | 100 | 4 h 52 m | Show | |
Minnesota at Texas 2:35 ET Rangers over Twins- Both of these clubs need every win that they can get as Division and Wild Card berths are at stake. Texas has been reeling for two weeks winning only three times in that period while Minnesota has been playing break-even ball during the same span. The twins will start Kenta Maeda (3-7, 4.69 ERA) who has lost 3-of-4 with the win a game he surrendered six earned runs. Texas will send out Jon Gray (8-7, 3.79) who posted one of three Rangers three victories in the past two weeks and he’s ready for another win. Take TEXAS! |
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09-02-23 | Texas Tech v. Wyoming +14 | 33-35 | Win | 100 | 13 h 41 m | Show | |
Texas Tech at Wyoming 7:30 ET Cowboys (+) over Red Raiders- Texas tech finished strong last season defeating Mississippi 42-25 in the Texas Bowl winning their last four games. Wyoming coach Craig Bohl is well-versed in Red Raiders history. He was defensive coordinator at both Rice and Nebraska before carving out success at North Dakota State and Wyoming. The Red Raiders led FBS by going on fourth down 52 times last season with a 63.5 percent success rate. Wyoming will counter with a running attack designed to play keep-away from the Red Raiders. Opening game on the road the Red Raiders may not be perfectly in sync. Take WYOMING! |
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09-02-23 | South Alabama +6.5 v. Tulane | Top | 17-37 | Loss | -105 | 19 h 13 m | Show |
South Alabama at Tulane 8:00 ET Jaguars (+) over Green Wave- Tulane is coming off their best season in over 100 years capped by a huge win over USC in the Cotton Bowl finishing the year 12-2. The Green Wave have been hit hard by players moving on and must replace their top running back who rushed for 1,581 yards and 19 TDs. The Jaguars finished 10-3 in 2022 and have 20 returning starters and tied at 7-1 for the USA West title. They were manhandled in the New Orleans Bowl 44-23 by Western Kentucky and return to the Super Dome with better results this time. Take SOUTH ALABAMA! |
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09-02-23 | UTSA -125 v. Houston | Top | 14-17 | Loss | -125 | 10 h 42 m | Show |
UT San Antonio at Houston 7:00 ET Road Runners over Cougars- Houston will be starting their first season as part of the Big 12 joining along with Cincinnati. BYU and Central Florida but will open with this n0n-conference battle. UTSA was 11-3 last season but closed with a loss in the Cure Bowl 18-12 to Troy. The Cougars defeated the Road Runners 37-35 in last year’s opener a game UTSA believes that they should have won. This time they will. Take SAN ANTONIO! |
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09-02-23 | Cubs -111 v. Reds | 1-2 | Loss | -111 | 10 h 42 m | Show | |
Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati 6:40 ET Cubs over Reds- The Cubs (72-63) as they have won 10 of their past 14 games after splitting a doubleheader with the Reds on Friday. Chicago Right-hander Javier Assad has established himself as one of the most reliable arms on the Chicago Cubs' pitching staff. Assad (3-2, 2.96 ERA) has been lights out, going 3-0 with a 1.58 ERA over his past 14 appearances, including five starts. Assad is 0-1 with a 3.00 ERA in four career appearances (two starts) against Cincinnati. Take the CUBS! |
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09-01-23 | Pirates v. Cardinals +102 | 4-2 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 22 m | Show | |
Pittsburgh at St. Louis 8:15 ET Cardinals over Pirates- Pittsburgh starting pitcher Mitch Keller (11-8, 4.01 ERA) who has made a turn-around of late. After the All-star game he went 0-4 with a 9.97 ERA but in his last three starts he is 2-0 with an ERA of 1.35. Keller is 2-1 with a 3.51 ERA lifetime against the Cardinals. St. Louis will counter with Dakota Hudson (5-1, 4.41) who is 2-1 lifetime against the Pirates. Take ST. LOUIS! |
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09-01-23 | Phillies -111 v. Brewers | Top | 5-7 | Loss | -111 | 9 h 32 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Milwaukee 8:10 ET Phillies over Brewers- August was a big month for the Phillies as they went 17-10 and moved into the top Wild card spot ahead of the Chicago Cubs. Philadelphia set a franchise record of 59 home runs for the month the third most by any team since 1904. Milwaukee has lost two straight after a nine-game win streak and will send Freddy Peralta (11-8, 3.95 ERA) to the mound and he was 5-0 with a 2.10 ERA the past month but is 0-2 with a 4.82 ERA in five appearances. The Whiz Kids will send out Zack Wheeler (10-6, 3.59) to the hill and he is 3-2 with a 2.47 ERA in eight career starts against the Brewers. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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09-01-23 | Twins +135 v. Rangers | 5-1 | Win | 135 | 8 h 20 m | Show | |
Minnesota at Texas 8:05 ET Twins over Rangers- This should shape up as one of the better pitching match-ups as Texas will send trade deadline acquisition Max Scherzer (12-5, 3.71 ERA) to the hill and he has been great against the Twins going 9-2 with a 4.32 ERA in 17 career starts. Minnesota will send out their best in Joe Ryan (9-8, 4.33) who in two starts against Texas has an ERA of 2.38. Take MINNESOTA! |
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08-31-23 | Nebraska v. Minnesota -7 | 10-13 | Loss | -109 | 9 h 30 m | Show | |
Nebraska at Minnesota 8:00 ET Golden Gophers (-) over Cornhuskers- Ole Matt is back! Matt Rhule that is, back coaching college football after a failed tenure with Carolina in the NFL. Rhule is taking over a 4-9 Nebraska team that lost five games by one score last season. Minnesota went 9-4 last season and won five of their final six games including a huge 44-27 win in the Pinstripe Bowl over Syracuse. The Cornhuskers will take time to improve as they have a total of 63 first time players and the Gophers just added important pieces to complete a balanced roster. Take MINNESOTA! |
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08-31-23 | NC State v. Connecticut +14 | 24-14 | Win | 100 | 7 h 53 m | Show | |
North Carolina State at Connecticut 7:30 ET Huskies (+) over Wolfpack- NC State went to the NIL transfer portal and recruited Virginia QB Brandon Armstrong who spent five years playing for the Cavaliers. The Wolfpack finished 8-5 last season while UConn was 6-7 their most wins since 2015. NC State pounded the Huskies 41-10 last September and these dogs want revenge. The barking dogs will start former Maine QB Joseph Fagnano who threw for 46 TD’ with just 12 interceptions. Take CONNECTICUT! |
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08-30-23 | Rangers v. Mets +135 | 5-6 | Win | 135 | 8 h 32 m | Show | |
Texas at New York Mets 6:40 ET Mets over Rangers- Texas’ Dane Dunning (9-6, 3.36 ERA) is slated to start for the Rangers against fellow right-hander Denyi Reyes (0-2, 7.50). The Rangers spent 111 consecutive days in first place before Sunday, when Seattle moved ahead of them in the West. New York has lost six of seven games and the Rangers had lost nine of 10 before taking the first two of this 3-game set in New York. Today the Mets rise. Take NEW YORK! |
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08-30-23 | Rays v. Marlins +114 | 3-0 | Loss | -100 | 7 h 30 m | Show | |
Tampa Bay at Miami 6:40 ET Marlins over Rays- The Marlins will start left-hander Jesus Luzardo, who hasn't pitched since Aug. 22 as the team is trying to rest him whenever possible. Luzardo (9-8, 3.77 ERA), in his fifth MLB season, already has set career highs for wins, games (26) and innings pitched (143 1/3). As for skipping a start and getting extra rest, Luzardo has pitched with at least six days of rest 14 times, going 3-5 with a 4.31 ERA. That's almost identical to his career ERA of 4.30. Luzardo, though, has never beaten the Rays, going 0-2 with a 4.50 ERA. The Rays will try to slow down Chisholm with starting pitcher Zach Eflin, a right-hander. Eflin (13-8, 3.55) leads the Rays in wins, starts (25) and innings pitched (144 1/3). His 13 wins are a career high, and that figure also is tied for the lead in the American League. For his career against the Marlins, Eflin is 5-8 with a 5.24 ERA in 17 games, including 16 starts. In nine career games in Miami, including eight starts, Eflin is 1-5 with a 6.43 ERA. Take MIAMI! |
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08-30-23 | Brewers v. Cubs +113 | Top | 2-3 | Win | 113 | 3 h 16 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs 2:20 ET Cubs over Brewers- The Cubs have lost five of the last six outings by scheduled starter Kyle Hendricks (5-7, 3.80 ERA). Hendricks is 10-8 with a 3.51 ERA in 32 starts versus Milwaukee. His lone 2023 appearance against the Brewers was a good one, allowing one earned and four hits during a 7-6, 11-inning Chicago victory on July 4. The Cubs haven't lost a home series since dropping two of three versus and are the Cubs are 27-12 since July 18 and own one of the NL's three wild-card spots. The Brewers’ Brandon Woodruff is pitching well (3-1, 2.65 ERA ) and he is 2-2 with a solid 3.14 ERA in 15 career starts versus Chicago but today is not his day. Take the CUBS! |
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08-29-23 | Padres v. Cardinals +145 | 5-6 | Win | 145 | 8 h 39 m | Show | |
San Diego at St. Louis 7:45 ET Cardinals over Padres- San Diego Padres have experienced setback after setback to their pitching staff, with Yu Darvish's relegation to the 15-day injured list the latest blow right-hander Seth Lugo (5-6, 3.70 ERA) remains one of the bright spots. He will face the host St. Louis Cardinals tonight and he is 2-0 with a 3.18 ERA in 10 career appearances against St. Louis, including two starts. The Cardinals have lost 10 of their past 12 games. They have dropped their past four games by the combined scored of 26-4. They will counter on Tuesday Lugo with left-hander Zack Thompson (3-5, 3.86 ERA) and this will be his first appearance against the Padres. Take ST. LOUIS! |
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08-29-23 | Rangers v. Mets +129 | 2-1 | Loss | -100 | 7 h 7 m | Show | |
Texas at New York Mets 7:10 ET Mets over Rangers- Texas' Andrew Heaney (9-6, 4.34 ERA) is slated to start against Jose Quintana (1-5, 3.73) in a battle of left-handers. The Rangers opened August on a 12-2 run before going on a 1-9 skid ahead of their arrival in New York. The Mets have scored three runs or less in each of the past six games, a span in which it is 1-5. Quintana took a defeat on Wednesday after giving up five runs over 5 1/3 innings in the Mets' 7-0 loss to the Atlanta Braves. He is 2-2 with a 3.81 ERA in 10 games (eight starts) against the Rangers and gets his second win tonight. Take the M-E-T-S! |
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08-29-23 | Rays v. Marlins -115 | Top | 11-2 | Loss | -115 | 7 h 43 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at Miami 6:40 ET Marlins over Rays- The Rays, closing in on their fifth straight playoff berth, are set to start right-hander Aaron Civale (6-3, 2.59 ERA) on Tuesday. The Rays acquired Civale on July 31 from the Cleveland Guardians, and in four starts with Tampa Bay he is 1-1 with a 3.54 ERA. Civale, who has never faced the Marlins, has been better on the road with a 3.54 ERA in 43 career starts than at home where he has a 4.01 mark in 37 starts. Miami will counter with right-hander Sandy Alcantara (6-11, 4.16 ERA), who won the National League's 2022 Cy Young Award with a 2.28 ERA and MLB highs in complete games (six) and innings (228 2/3). Alcantara has failed to match his high standard, but July (3.31 ERA) and August (3.03) have been the best months of his season. In five career starts against the Rays, Alcantara is 2-2 with a 2.90 ERA, he is also a strong pitcher at home, sporting a 2.92 career mark in 69 games. On the road, he has a 3.70 ERA in 75 games. This year, Alcantara's ERA is a full run better at home (3.61) than on the road (4.61). Take MIAMI! |
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08-28-23 | Reds v. Giants -127 | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 9 h 6 m | Show | |
Cincinnati at San Francisco 9:45 ET Giants over Reds- Two teams struggling to keep pace in the National League wild-card race will send rookie left-handers to the mound. The Reds are coming off three losses in four games in Arizona, while the Giants have lost seven consecutive series. Reds rookie Andrew Abbott (8-3, 3.16 ERA), will start tonight's game and had the best outing of his 15-game big-league career in the series finale, a 5-1 win, shutting out the Giants on one hit over a season-best eight innings. San Francisco will counter Abbott with its prized rookie, Kyle Harrison (0-0, 5.40), who made his major-league debut last Tuesday in Philadelphia, allowing two runs in 3 1/3 innings in an eventual 4-3 loss. He did not get a decision after striking out five. Tonight he wins his first MLB game. Take SAN FRANCISCO! |
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08-28-23 | Brewers v. Cubs -118 | 6-2 | Loss | -118 | 8 h 36 m | Show | |
Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs 8:05 ET Cubs over Brewers- The National League Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers are the hottest team in baseball on the strength of an eight-game winning streak. Since July 18, Chicago is 26-11 -- third-best record over that span -- to sit among the NL wild-card leaders. After taking three of four at Pittsburgh, the Cubs are 10-1-1 in their last 12 series. Chicago is still four games behind Milwaukee, which has won 12 of the last 15. After being swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers in a three-game set from Aug. 15-16, the Brewers took all three at Texas, two versus Minnesota and three more from San Diego. The Brewers are 4-3 against the Cubs in 2023, and took two of three at Wrigley Field to open the season. The Cubs, though, are amid a 13-5 stretch at home. Starter Jameson Taillon (7-8, 5.60 ERA), is 2-1 with a 3.22 ERA in his last four home starts. Milwaukee starter Wade Miley (6-3, 3.18) allowed two runs and five hits over 10 innings in his first two starts after coming off the injured list from an elbow issue on Aug. 2. However, the left-hander has yielded three earned runs through five innings in each of his last two games. Take CUBS! |
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08-28-23 | Astros v. Red Sox -129 | Top | 13-5 | Loss | -129 | 7 h 48 m | Show |
Houston at Boston 7:10 ET Red Sox over Astros- Houston's Cristian Javier (9-2, 4.52 ERA) will make his second straight start against the Red Sox after taking the ball last Monday and working five, three-run innings. The right-hander tied his season high of 105 pitches in that outing. Javier will face Boston for the fifth time in his career (third start). He is 1-1 with a 3.50 ERA in the previous meetings. Despite homering in 16 consecutive games, the Red Sox have lost four of their last seven after losing two of three to the Dodgers this past weekend after the series in Houston. Thursday's final game of the Astros series was a 17-1 Boston win. Boston left-hander Chris Sale (5-3, 4.68) will make his fourth start since returning from the 60-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation. The Red Sox are 10-4 in Sale's starts this season and 5-1 in his last six after he retired the last nine batters he faced in a no-decision in Houston last Wednesday. He allowed four runs on six hits but struck out nine over five innings. Take BOSTON |
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08-27-23 | Braves v. Giants +114 | Top | 5-8 | Win | 114 | 7 h 22 m | Show |
Atlanta at San Francisco 7:10 ET Giants over Braves- The final matchup of the regular season between the clubs is expected to turn into a run of the San Francisco bullpen, with Tristan Beck (3-2, 3.34 ERA) up first. The Giants used four relievers after opener Ryan Walker in Saturday's 7-3 loss. Right-hander Jared Shuster (4-2, 5.00), recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett earlier in the week, is the scheduled starter for the Braves. Atlanta's win Saturday made it two straight over the Giants in San Francisco and four of five going back to its 2-1 series win at home last week. SF is 5-14 in their last 19 games while the Braves have won four in-a-row. But, Sunday night brings a different mindset. Take SAN FRANCISCO! |
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08-26-23 | Reds v. Diamondbacks -124 | 8-7 | Loss | -124 | 9 h 56 m | Show | |
Cincinnati at Arizona 8:10 ET Diamondbacks over Reds- The Arizona Diamondbacks matched a season high with their sixth straight win on Friday as Arizona has won 11 of its past 13 to move a half-game ahead of the Chicago Cubs for the second National League wild-card spot. Cincinnati has lost two straight following a three-game winning streak and sits one game back of the third and final wild-card berth. Cincinnati will have right-hander Fernando Cruz (1-1, 4.30 ERA) start In a pair of games against Arizona in July, Cruz gave up a combined three runs in two innings for an ERA of 13.50. Those are the only times he has faced the Diamondbacks. Right-hander Zach Davies (1-5, 7.38) will return from the injured list (lower back inflammation) to start for Arizona. He is making his first start since July 18, when he allowed nine runs over 3 2/3 innings against the Atlanta Braves. Take ARIZONA! |
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08-26-23 | Ravens v. Bucs -128 | 20-26 | Win | 100 | 9 h 36 m | Show | |
Baltimore at Tampa Bay 4:20 ET Buccaneers over Ravens- Baltimore had their 24-game preseason win streak end Monday as Power Play Washington (+1.5) defeated the Ravens 29-28 on a last minute field goal. With Lamar Jackson most likely remaining on the sidelines the QB responsibilities fall once again to Josh Johnson and Anthony Brown. Baker Mayfield gets the start for the Bucc’s as they upset the Ravens here. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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08-26-23 | Browns -3.5 v. Chiefs | Top | 32-33 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 13 m | Show |
Cleveland at Kansas City 1:00 ET Browns (-) over Chiefs- Kansas City wants out of this game so bad that they are so happy playing at home and they can get an early start on their 12 days before opening the season on Thursday Night September 7 hosting the Lions. Andy Reid got his win last week as the Chiefs started the preseason with a loss, but bounced back with an emphatic 38-10 win over the Arizona Cardinals last weekend. The Browns are coming off an 18-18 tie with the Philadelphia Eagles in their last outing and while no Chiefs starters will see action the Browns have hinted that they might give their starters a bit more playing time than the Chiefs in the final week of exhibition play. Browns take what the Chiefs give them a meaningless preseason win (meaningless to THEM!). Take CLEVELAND! |
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08-25-23 | Chargers v. 49ers -7.5 | Top | 23-12 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 21 m | Show |
LA Chargers at San Francisco 1:00 ET 49ers (-) over Chargers- Los Angeles is set at quarterback with Justin Herbert in fold for years t come but his play will not begin tonight. On the other side of the field San Francisco appears to have their QB issues settled but there is huge competition between Trey Lance (who may end up the odd man out) and San Darnold. Believe it or ot it appears that Darnold has the edge to back up Brock Pudry who will play tonight. Take SAN FRANCISCO! |
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08-25-23 | Reds v. Diamondbacks -136 | 8-10 | Win | 100 | 10 h 23 m | Show | |
Cincinnati ar Arizona 9:40 ET Diamondbacks over Reds- Arizona, which has won five straight and 10 of 12, holds a half-game lead over Cincinnati and the San Francisco Giants for the third and final National League wild-card spot. Hunter Greene (2-5, 4.72 ERA) is set to make his second start since returning from the injured list when the Reds continue their four-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night. The Reds hope Greene pitches better than he did on Sunday, when he gave up career highs of nine runs and 10 hits -- including five home runs -- in a 10-3 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. He lasted just three-plus innings but he won’t. The Diamondbacks will counter on Friday with right-hander Brandon Pfaadt (0-6, 6.13 ERA), who turned in the best outing of his young career last Friday against the San Diego Padres. The rookie allowed one hit over seven shutout innings while throwing a career-high 107 pitches. He struck out five and walked three. Take ARIZONA! |
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08-25-23 | Padres +104 v. Brewers | Top | 3-7 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 1 m | Show |
San Diego at Milwaukee 8:10 ET Padres over Brewers- Milwaukee has matched their longest winning streak of the season at five and will send Brandon Woodruff (2-1. 2.85 ERA) who has had made three starts since coming off the IL and in his last outing was banged around a bit by Texas. He will be opposed by the Padres Yu Darvish (8-9 4.35) who is 2-4 lifetime against Milwaukee but with an outstanding 2.09 ERA in nine career starts against the Brewers. With the price where it is I expect a Padres surprise. Take SAN DIEGO! |
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08-24-23 | Blue Jays -105 v. Orioles | 3-5 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 20 m | Show | |
Toronto at Baltimore 7:05 ET Blue Jays over Orioles- The fact that the Orioles are such small favorites has me believing that Toronto is the side here. The Blue Jays are starting Jose Berrios (9-8, 3.39 ERA) and he is 10-0 with a 2.66 ERA in 13 career starts against the Orioles. He gets the nod over Baltimore starter Kyle Gibson 12-7, 4.97) who is 1-1 with an11.32 ERA in his late two starts. Blue Jays have won three of four and are in greater need. Take TORONTO! |
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08-24-23 | Colts -4.5 v. Eagles | 27-13 | Win | 100 | 10 h 42 m | Show | |
Indianapolis at Philadelphia 8:00 ET Colts (-) over Eagles- If this was a fair fight the Eagles should be close to double-digit favorites and I would expect Indianapolis would pull up lame in one way or another. Last season it was a loss to Philadelphia that put the nail in Frank Reich’s coffin as he was let down after that defeat. Jalen Hurts will not see any action and the Colts will be playing their starters and extended amount of time. Take INDIANAPOLIS! |
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08-24-23 | Steelers v. Falcons +5 | 24-0 | Loss | -112 | 7 h 12 m | Show | |
Pittsburgh at Atlanta 7:00 ET Falcons (+) over Steelers- Pittsburgh went all-out last week playing starters deep into their huge win over Buffalo last week. Atlanta as a false favorite played to a tie with Cincinnati although dominating play through out the contest. Mike Tomlin likes the winning culture but is thinking more of the 49ers in Week One than the Falcons in Atlanta this week. Take ATLANTA! |
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08-24-23 | Rangers v. Twins -118 | 5-7 | Win | 100 | 8 h 16 m | Show | |
Texas at Minnesota 7:10 ET Twins over Rangers- Texas who had a five-game lead in early July the AL West are now in a fierce battle with Houston and Seattle for the top spot and are in a current six-game losing streak. The Rangers who has been the MLB leader in runs scored have hit just .195 during their down swing. Texas will send out Andrew Heaney (9-6, 4.27 ERA) and th lefty is 4-0 with a 3.09 ERA in his last seven starts. The Twins will start Pablo Lopez (9-6, 3.51) and he is 4-0 with a 0.95 ERA in his last four starts and currently has gone 10 scoreless innings. Take MINNESOTA. |
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08-23-23 | Blue Jays -132 v. Orioles | 0-7 | Loss | -132 | 7 h 2 m | Show | |
Toronto at Baltimore 7:05 ET Blue Jays over Orioles- The fact that the Blue Jays are favored has me believing that Toronto is the side here. They are starting Kevin Gausman (9-7, 3.24 ERA) and he gets the nod over Baltimore starter jack Flaherty (8-8, 4.73) who is 1-2 with a 7.07 ERA with the Orioles. Blue Jays have won their last three and are in greater need. Take TORONTO! |
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08-23-23 | Giants +117 v. Phillies | Top | 8-6 | Win | 117 | 6 h 22 m | Show |
San Francisco at Philadelphia 4:05 ET Giants over Phillies- To start with Philadelphia is in the first NL playoff spot and have a four-game lead over the Giants. The Phillies are starting Michael Lorenzen (7-8, 3.57 ERA) an he is 0-1 with an 8.22 ERA in eight career appearances. In his first start after his no-hitter he surrendered seven runs in 3.1 innings against Washington. San Francisco will send Alex Cobb (6-5, 3.75) to the mound and he is 1-1 with a 2.82 ERA in four career starts against the Phillies. The Giants are 9-3 in their last 12 meetings with the Phillies. Take SAN FRANCISCO! |
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08-22-23 | Rangers v. Diamondbacks -118 | 3-6 | Win | 100 | 11 h 36 m | Show | |
Texas at Arizona 9:40 ET Diamondbacks over Rangers- The Diamondbacks scored three runs with two outs in the 11th inning to defeat the Texas Rangers 4-3, setting themselves up for a possible two-game sweep on Tuesday night in Phoenix. Arizona goes for the two-game sweep on Tuesday with its ace, Zac Gallen, getting the start. Gallen (13-5, 3.17 ERA) won each of his past two starts, both against the Padres. In his latest start, Gallen yielded one run on three hits and a walk with three strikeouts over six-plus innings in a 3-1 win at San Diego on Thursday. Gallen has faced the Rangers before in two starts, the All-Star is 0-1 with a 4.63 ERA. He got a no-decision at Texas on May 2 after giving up three runs in five innings. The Rangers, who have lost a season-high five straight, will go with right-hander Jon Gray (8-6, 3.52) on Tuesday. Gray is no stranger to facing the Diamondbacks, against whom he is 5-7 with a 5.66 ERA in 19 career starts. Like Gallen, he got a no-decision in the May 2 game, when he gave up four runs in 5 1/3 innings. This time Gallen gets the win. Take ARIZONA! |
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08-22-23 | Reds v. Angels -141 | 4-3 | Loss | -141 | 10 h 26 m | Show | |
Cincinnati at LA Angels 9:30 ET Angels over Reds- The Angels should be ready to play having taken extra rest by laying down in the second game of their double-header Saturday losing to Tampa Bay 18-4 after winning the opener 7-6. Cincinnati dropped the final two home games of their three game set against Toronto. The Reds will send rookie Graham Ashcraft (6-8, 4.89 ERA) to the hill and he has pitched well of late with little results going 0-1 with a 2.68 ERA in his most recent starts in August. LA will start Lucas Giolito who 1-3 with an 8.24 ERA giving up 19 runs in 21 innings since come over at the trade deadline from the White Sox. This time around Giolito gets it done. Take ANGELS! |
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08-22-23 | Twins -105 v. Brewers | 3-7 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 52 m | Show | |
Minnesota at Milwaukee 8:10 ET Twins over Brewers- Baseball’s American and National League Central Division leaders clash in Milwaukee as the NL Brewers return home after a 3-game sweep at Texas to host the AL leader Minnesota. Veteran left-hander Wade Miley (6-3, 3.05 ERA) gets the nod for Milwaukee, opposed by right-hander Bailey Ober (6-6, 3.40). Miley will be making his fourth start since coming off the injured list on Aug. 2 (left elbow discomfort). He is 0-1 in August, despite a 3.00 ERA over those three starts. In his last start, Miley took the loss in a 7-1 defeat to the Dodgers, allowing four runs (three earned) on seven hits in five innings. Miley is 1-0 with a 4.18 ERA in five career games, including four starts, against Minnesota. Ober is 0-2 in five starts since his last victory on July 18. He has pitched five innings or fewer in his last four starts, after going six or more innings in seven consecutive outings. Still it’s MINNESOTA! |
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08-21-23 | Ravens v. Commanders +1.5 | 28-29 | Win | 100 | 7 h 59 m | Show | |
Baltimore at Washington 8:00 ET Commanders (+) over Ravens- Baltimore is looking for their 25th straight preseason win and will keep Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley sidelined. They have already announced their quarterback plan for this game, which does not feature either Lamar Jackson or Tyler Huntley. This means Josh Johnson and Anthony Brown will each get a half as they battle for the final roster spot at QB. Sam Howell has been named the opening game starter and will see action for Washington tonight. The streak end here. Take WASHINGTON! |
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08-20-23 | Saints -3.5 v. Chargers | 22-17 | Win | 100 | 8 h 38 m | Show | |
New Orleans at LA Chargers 7:05 ET Saints (-) over Chargers- This line is ridiculous as the Saints come marching to Los Angeles and they are favored against a team that is expected to contend in the AFC West. Both clubs posted opening preseason wins as the Chargers just crushed the LA Rams 34-17 and New Orleans handled Kansas City 26-24. To come up an underdogs after posting such a huge win in the preseason the Chargers are sure to have a letdown. Take NEW ORLEANS! |