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10-25-20 | Panthers +7.5 v. Saints | 24-27 | Win | 100 | 12 h 0 m | Show | |
NFC South matchup here has the Carolina Panthers visit the Superdome to play the New Orleans Saints. The Panthers have played much better than most thought this year, especially since most of their games so far have been without star running back Christian McCaffery who will miss today's game too. The Saints have missed their own stars as WR Michael Thomas and WR Emmanuel Sanders will both miss today's contest. Not many would think the Panthers would be 3-3 while the Saints just 3-2 this season. The Panthers saw their three game win streak snapped last week, losing to the Bears, 16-23. Teddy Bridgewater gets to face his old team here today and he's playing very well for the Panthers with a pair of 300-plus performances on the road this year. I am not overly impressed with the Saints and without their top two receivers I expect the Panthers to stick close. Take the points. Play Carolina. |
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10-24-20 | Dodgers -1.5 v. Rays | 7-8 | Loss | -100 | 6 h 3 m | Show | |
The Dodgers have been flexing their offensive muscles in this series. Mookie Betts is paying dividends in his first year as he continues to be Mr Everything for the Dodgers. LA can take a 3-1 lead in the series with a win tonight. The Rays offensive struggles continued again last night. They did break out in game two with a big night, but that has been far and few between for the Rays. The Dodgers pitching staff has been just as good if not better than the Rays. I don't see the Rays being able to keep these Dodgers bats down. I'm going to lay the Run Line here tonight with the Dodgers. |
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10-24-20 | Michigan v. Minnesota +3.5 | 49-24 | Loss | -118 | 82 h 47 m | Show | |
The Big 10 returns today with football and we get a great matchup here as the Minnesota Fighting Gophers take on the Michigan Wolverines. The Michigan defense will once again be the strong suit of this team. The offense, well that's a work in progress that might take some time to do much. Minnesota returns one of the best receivers if not the best receiver in college in Bateman. QB Morgan will be the one throwing and he's one of the best too. Should be a great game for the Little Brown Jug, but I'm taking the points here with the home team. Play Minnesota. |
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10-24-20 | Notre Dame v. Pittsburgh +10 | 45-3 | Loss | -110 | 15 h 23 m | Show | |
No 3 ranked Notre Dame travels to Pitt today to take on the Panthers. The Irish are 4-0 on the season and coming off a win at home over Louisville, 12-7. Pittsburgh is 3-3 on the season after losing to Miami Florida last week, 19-31. The Irish will have to contend with the nation's top defense against the rush here today. The Panthers have lost two games this year by one point in each game. This will be the first road game for the Irish so a big test here today after that lackluster offensive performance last week. Now they have to play a very good Pitt run defense. I'll take the points with the home team here. Play Pittsburgh. |
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10-24-20 | Alabama -21.5 v. Tennessee | Top | 48-17 | Win | 100 | 15 h 23 m | Show |
Tennessee was manhandled last week on their home turf by Kentucky, 7-34. That was the second loss in a row for the Vols. Meanwhile, Alabama came off a huge win last week over Georgia, 41-24. Even with the loss of QB Tua Tagovailoa and WR Henry Ruggs, the offense has been clicking under QB Mac Jones. Jones ranks first nationally in QB rating and completed 78.3% of his passes with 12 TD's and just two INT's. Tennessee will need better production from its QB's. Jarrett Guarantano has started all four games, but tossed two pick-six INT's last week vs Kentucky. Don't expect a letdown here today by the Tide, Saban always has his teams prepared. Tide will roll here today. Play Alabama. |
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10-24-20 | Iowa State +3 v. Oklahoma State | 21-24 | Push | 0 | 15 h 13 m | Show | |
 No 17 Iowa State Cyclones visit No 6 Oklahoma State here on Saturday with the winner having its sights set on first place. Iowa State lost its opener this season to Louisiana, but since has won all its conference games including a big win over Oklahoma. Iowa State QB Brock Purdy will have his toughest test of the season here against this very good OK State defense. But not all falls to Purdy, as RB Breece Hall has been having an excellent season and looks to be a key here on Saturday. The Ok State Cowboys will have to make a decision at QB. Will Spencer Sanders return today after getting injured in the first game of the season vs Tulsa and missing all play since? I believe that Iowa State is the better team and no matter which QB starts for Ok State, I'll take the visitor in this one. Play Iowa State. |
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10-23-20 | UL-Lafayette v. UAB +3 | 24-20 | Loss | -114 | 7 h 23 m | Show | |
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns play at UAB tonight. the Cajuns are 3-1 overall and 2-1 in Sun Belt play. They are coming off their first loss of the season, that coming against Coastal Carolina last week, 27-30. That loss also knocked them out of the Top 25 rankings. Meanshile, UAB is 4-1 overall and 2-0 in Conference USA standings. They are coming off a win over Western Kentucky, 37-14. ULL will use its ground attack here tonight. The Cajuns are averaging 186 yards rushing this year. While ULL has struggles since their opening season win, UAB has gotten stronger as the season has progressed. UAB averages 33.3 points per game over their last three games. This should be a close game, but I like UAB to win so I'll take the points with them. Play UAB. |
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10-20-20 | Juventus v. FC Dynamo Kiev +0.5 | 2-0 | Loss | -100 | 3 h 42 m | Show | |
This was going to be a tough, close game anyways as Juventus and Dynamo Kiev meet here today in Kiev for the UEFA Champion's Leuge. But now it gets even tougher for this Juventus team. Juventus begins thier quest for a Champions League trophy without arguably the best player in the world in Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo has had to self isolate back in Itay after testing positive for Covid. This is bad news for Juventus as Kiev will give them all they can handle. I like the spread on this game taking the half goal with Kiev and won't be surprised with a outright win by the hosts. Play Dynamo Kiev |
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10-19-20 | Cardinals v. Cowboys +3 | 38-10 | Loss | -125 | 153 h 56 m | Show | |
The loss of Dallas QB Dak Prescott is a huge one for this Dallas team. Hopefully he will be able to return next season. However, now it's up to Andy Dalton to lead this Dallas team. Here today the Cardinals are laying 3 points at Dallas. I am of the feeling that these Dallas players will rally around the loss of Prescott and the support of Dalton. At least in the short term I see Dallas being just as good offensively. Teams tend to do that shortly after the loss of a big player. In the long run they might degrade but for this week, this 3-point line is just what I'm looking for. I'm taking the Cowboys here with Dalton in what should be a straight-up win. |
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10-18-20 | Packers v. Bucs +1.5 | 10-38 | Win | 100 | 18 h 44 m | Show | |
Great matchup of future Hall of Famers here today as Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers take on Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Bucs. The Packers are 4-0 on the season and off their bye week as they sit atop the NFC North. The Buccaneers are 3-2 after losing at Chicago last week. The Bucs are still in first place in the NFC South, tied with the Saints and Panthers. This game should tell us a lot about both these teams as both have equally great offenses. I expect a close game here but will take the host in this one. Play Tampa Bay. |
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10-18-20 | Texans +4 v. Titans | 36-42 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 19 m | Show | |
The Tennessee Titans remained unbeaten despite having to go through some Covid hoops last week that included losing practice time and having their game moved. More than 20 players and staff tested positive and they were without some of their wide receivers in their game, yet they beat the undefeated Bills handily, 42-16. The Texans started 0-4 and then fired HC Bill O'Brien. Romeo Crennel took over and that seemed to give the Texans a shot in the arm as they got their first win over Jacksonville, 30-14. Titans playing on a very short week here today after playing last Tuesday. I'm going to take the Texans under their new coach and see if they can keep the momentum going. Play Houston. |
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10-18-20 | Falcons v. Vikings -4 | Top | 40-23 | Loss | -109 | 14 h 18 m | Show |
The 0-5 Atlanta Falcons still looking for that first win of the season as they travel to the 1-4 Vikings here on Sunday. The Vikings came up short last week at Seattle, losing 26-27. The Vikings held a 13-0 lead at half but couldn't hold on for the win. The Vikings will be without star running back Dalvin Cook here today as he had to leave last week's game with a groin injury. The Falcons lost last week to the Panthers, 16-23. Dan Quinn was fired after that loss as was GM Thomas Dimitroff. I don't think a coaching change will make much difference here today for the Falcons. They just find ways to lose games these days. Play Minnesota. |
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10-17-20 | Texas A&M -4.5 v. Mississippi State | Top | 28-14 | Win | 100 | 44 h 39 m | Show |
No 11 Texas A&M is 2-1 on the season and has been a scoring machine through the air. Mike Leach's Mississippi State Bulldogs are just 1-2 and under performed thus far this season. The Aggies had a big come-from-behind last week for one of their biggest victories when they defeated Florida, 41-38. The Aggies trailed 17-28 in the third quarter. The Bulldogs have to curtail their turnovers if they hope to have a chance here today. Costello threw four Interceptions against Kentucky. His backup, Rogers, came in and threw two more. Arkansas showed how to beat MSU and I believe Leach will take a page out of that playbook this week. I like A&M laying less than a TD here on the road today. Play Texas A&M. |
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10-17-20 | Auburn v. South Carolina +3.5 | 22-30 | Win | 100 | 40 h 33 m | Show | |
Is this the time that South Carolina can finally beat Auburn? The Gamecocks have lost eight straight games to the Tigers. This Tigers team is down this year so this is their best chance in recent times. Auburn barely escaped with a win over Arkansas. Meanwhile, S.Carolina finally got a win with a W over Vanderbilt. Auburn's Bo Nix has been a totally different QB at home and on the road. Away from home, just he's 3-4 with 9 TD's and 7 INT's. I'm taking the upset here on Saturday. Play South Carolina. |
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10-17-20 | South Florida v. Temple -10.5 | 37-39 | Loss | -113 | 40 h 33 m | Show | |
 My Inner Circle plays have been a staple among my clients for over 30 years. My Inner Cirlce play for this week is in the game between Templa and South Florida. South Florida is just 1-2 in their Three game thus far. For Temple, they finally got to play a game last week and they lost to Navy, 29-31. Their defense got pushed around at time by the unconventional Navy offense. Don't expect that here on Saturday against a much weaker South Florida offense. I look for Temple to get their first win of the season here. |
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10-16-20 | BYU -4.5 v. Houston | 43-26 | Win | 100 | 29 h 15 m | Show | |
Houston finally got to play a game last week and their offense showed no rust in a 49-31 blowout of Tulane. Meanwhile, the 15th ranked BYU Cougars have improved to 4-0 on the season. QB Zach Wilson has been amazing for the Cougars, completing 81% of his passes and passing for over 300 yards in every game so far. The Cougars had their first close game last week in a win over UTSA, 27-20. It was the first time this season the defense allowed 10 points or more. The Houston offense piled up the points last week, but did have five turnovers. They won't be able to do that against this Cougars team this week. BYU and their secondary get their first real test here on Friday against this Houston offense. still, BYU has too much firepower for Houston to contend with. Take BYU. |
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10-16-20 | SMU v. Tulane +6.5 | 37-34 | Win | 100 | 26 h 46 m | Show | |
No 18 SMU puts its 4-0 record on the line today as they play at Tulane (2-2). SMU coming off a win over Memphis, 30-27. It was the club's third straight cover since their opening game. The Mustangs have 558 yards per game, which ranks them 4th in the nation. Tulane is coming off a loss at Houston last time out, 31-49. Bad news for SMU in their win over Memphis was the loss of star receiver Reggie Roberson and starting RB TJ McDaniel, both of whom are lost for the season. Not sure how SMU will replace those offensive weapons yet, but getting nearly a TD at home with Tulane looks too good to pass on at this point. Take TULANE. |
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10-14-20 | Coastal Carolina +7.5 v. UL-Lafayette | Top | 30-27 | Win | 100 | 8 h 47 m | Show |
A pair of undefeated college football teams meet here on Wednesday night as Louisiana Ragin Cajuns take on the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers in a Sun Belt conference matchup. Coastal opened the season with a win at Kansas followed by wins over Campbell and then last week against Arkansas State, 52-32. Louisiana was a program best 11-3 in 2019 and have won back-to-back Sun Best West divisions. Coastal has the conference's best offense so far this season, averaging 44.3 ppg and 6.9 yards per play. The Louisiana defense is holding teams to 5.2 yards per play. Louisiana is led by their offensive line and running attack, which Coastal will have to contend with tonight. Elijah Mitchell leads the team with 210 rushing yards and that is even after missing the Georgia Southern game. Big game for both teams as Coastal wants to prove they can play with Louisiana. Meanwhile, Louisiana can likely crack the top 25 with a good showing here tonight. Getting 7.5 points looks good with such a good offensive team as Carolina is tonight. Play Coastal Carolina. |
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10-13-20 | Bills -3 v. Titans | Top | 16-42 | Loss | -120 | 7 h 48 m | Show |
Two undefeated teams meet here on Tuesday as the 3-0 Tennessee Titans host the 4-0 Buffalo Bills. This game moved from Sunday due to covid issues can be played tonight because no other players tested positive. Covid has played a big part in this year's games with no preseason and teams limited in practice. We saw a rash of early injuries that may or may not be directly attributable to the Covid delays. But, they look like they will play this game. The Titans had 20 players and staff infected and they had their facilities shut down, so they may be more effected then the Bills tonight. The Titans could still be without many players for tonight that are currently on the Reserve/Covid-19 list, with most notable being WR Corey Davis, WR Adam Humphries, DE Jeffrey Simmons and DL DaQuan Jones. Bills QB Josh Allen is having an MVP season already with 12 TD's and 70% completion rate. This year he has added talent around him including WR Stephan Diggs. Tough to get behind the Titans here with all their Covid issues. Take Buffalo |
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10-12-20 | Chargers v. Saints -6.5 | Top | 27-30 | Loss | -107 | 10 h 42 m | Show |
It's the old dog vs the rookie here tonight as future Hall of Famer Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints take on rookie Justin Herbert and the LA Chargers. Brees started his career with the Chargers and this looks to be his final start against his old team. The Chargers led the Bucs last week 24-7 before collapsing by allowing 24 second half points to Tampa Bay. The Saints climbed back to .500 with a win over the Lions last week. LA will be without Austin Ekeler who has a hamstring issue. He was the Chargers leading rusher this season. Looks like this will put more stress on Herbert's shoulders since the Saints do not allow a lot of yards on the ground. Herbert has thrown for 330 and 290 yards in his two starts. This is another long road trip for the Chargers. Meanwhile the Saints get next week off. I look for the Saints and Brees to school the rookie here tonight. Take The New Orleans Saints. |
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10-11-20 | Lakers v. Heat +6.5 | 106-93 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 9 m | Show | |
Game six here in the NBA Finals as the Miami Heat just won't go quietly. Heat guard Jimmy Butler put his team on his back and carried them in the 4th quarter of game five, hitting clutch shots and making every free throw. The Lakers had their shots in that 4th quarter and LeBron James did all he could to get the win, but in the end it was Butler and the Heat pulling out the win and forcing another game. Heat point guard Goran Dragic is still doubtful here with a foot injury. Lakers forward Anthony Davis was limping noticeably in game five and he does show up on the injury report, but is probably with a heel issue. The oddsmaker continues to chip away at this line, going from Lakers -9 or -10 in game four to Lakers -7 in game five and now down to -5 on Lakers. However, the public has now pushed that number back up to around seven and for me, that's too many points again here today. I'm taking the Heat. |
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10-11-20 | Colts v. Browns +1 | 23-32 | Win | 100 | 22 h 26 m | Show | |
Week five matchup here of teams that are both on 3-0 win streaks. Both these clubs opened the season with losses and since have gone on to win their next three games. The Colts defense has been excellent this season. Their last three games they have held the Vikings, Jets and Bears to a combined 29 points. The Browns lost to the Ravens in week 1 and since have scored 118 points in wins over Cincinnati, Washington and Dallas. The Colts are playing their second straight road game here this week. The Browns are controlling the ball on the ground, averaging 5.9 yards per carry. This one will be the Colts defense against the Browns offense. The game is basically pick and I'll take the home club in this one. Play Cleveland. |
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10-11-20 | Eagles v. Steelers -7 | Top | 29-38 | Win | 100 | 19 h 0 m | Show |
Pennsylvania battle here as the Steelers host their intrastate rivals, Philly. This week there will be a limited number of fans allowed at the game with the cap coming in at 5,500. The Pittsburgh Steelers can go 4-0 with a win this week. The Eagles are coming off their first win of the season last week, an upset win at San Francisco. The Steelers had the week off after the Titans had a Covid outbreak. Philly QB Carson Wentz has already tossed 7 INT's this season and has come under fire. The Philly defense hasn't been very good as they have allowed opposing QB's to throw 7 touchdowns while picking off just two passes. They have also allowed 243 yards per game through the air and opposing passers a rating of 100. Yes, the Eagles got a big win last week at the 49ers. However, that came against a backup QB. Now they have to face Big Ben. Don't expect the Eagles to come away with bragging rights today. I look for a Steelers win. Play Pittsburgh. |
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10-11-20 | Bengals +13 v. Ravens | 3-27 | Loss | -119 | 19 h 60 m | Show | |
Cincinnati (1-2-1) takes on the Baltimore Ravens (3-1) here on Sunday. Bengals QB Joe Burrow has thrown for over 300 yards in his last two games and averaged 28.6 ppg over their last three games. Burrow is turning out to be everything expected of him when taken number one in the draft. However, the lack of a good offensive line has resulted in Burrow taking a bruising. Burrow has been hit 36 times in his four starts. The two Bengals losses have come by five points or fewer. Today, they are getting 13-points from the Ravens. The Ravens are 3-1 and like to run the ball. The problem the Ravens could have is overlooking this Bengals team. Cincy has Joe Mixon who is running great and Burrow. For me, that's just a bit too much offense to get 13-points. I'm going to take the dog here on Sunday. Play Cincinnati. |
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10-11-20 | Panthers +2.5 v. Falcons | 23-16 | Win | 100 | 19 h 60 m | Show | |
The 2-2 Carolina Panthers visit the 0-4 Atlanta Falcons this week. The Panthers lost their first two games of the season but since have rebounded with two straight wins over the Chargers and Cardinals. While the Falcons are still looking for that first win, they could easily already have at least two wins if they didn't blow 4th quarter leads. The Falcons playing on the short week here today after losing at Green Bay on Monday Night, 16-30. Teddy Bridgewater is emerging as a NFL star as he replaced departed Cam Newton at QB for the Panthers. The Panthers have also been winning with out their best player in RB Christian McCaffrey who has missed the last two games. Bridgewater has completed 73% of his passes this season, 3rd best in the NFL. The Falcons defense has been horrible, allowing the most TD passes in the league this year (13). The secondary is riddled with injuries as they now have lost safety Damontae Kazee for the season. The Falcons could be without WR Julio Jones today who has a hamstring injury. I've been on the Panthers the last two weeks and see no reason to get off them here today. Play Carolina. |
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10-10-20 | Mississippi State v. Kentucky -2.5 | 2-24 | Win | 100 | 21 h 3 m | Show | |
SEC action here on Saturday has Kentucky looking for its first win after starting the season 0-2. They will host Mississippi State, which is coming off a loss last week to Arkansas and is now 1-1. The Bulldogs loss to Arkansas, 14-21 despite good passing numbers by K.J Costello and rushing by Jo'quavious Marks. There were high hopes for Kentucky this year so they can ill afford to fall to 0-3 on the season. Miss State is under new HC Mike Leach. They had the upset win as a 10-point dog over LSU, then fell flat against Arkansas last week. Kentucky had 559 total yards in their loss to Ole Miss with 408 of those coming on the ground. Kentucky is too good a team to start 0-3 on the season. They played well in both their losses and should be 1-1 at worse. I look for Kentucky to put it all together here on Saturday. Play Kentucky. |
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10-10-20 | Temple -3 v. Navy | 29-31 | Loss | -105 | 20 h 33 m | Show | |
Hard to believe that Temple will finally get on the field for a game here tonight. Due to scheduling and Covid concerns they had to reschedule this game from Sept 26th. Now they get their first game against a Navy squad that is just 1-2 on the season. Navy was sunk by Byu in their opener, 3-55. Navy wasn't ready for the season and it showed. They did bonce back in week two with a come from behind win over Tulane and then got beat bad again last week by Air Force, 7-40. Temple is led by QB Anthony Russo. Russo tossed 21 TD's last year to go with his 2,861 yards. The offensive line returns lots of experience and should really benefit Russo this season. Navy has been a tough team to figure out. They have really been behind big in all three games with the one big comeback vs Tulane. I just don't trust this Navy defense against an experienced QB today. Take Temple |
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10-10-20 | Duke v. Syracuse +2 | 38-24 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 2 m | Show | |
Duke just not feeling 2020 thus far as they are off to a horrible start. The Blue Devils are 0-4 on the season losing to Va Tech, 31-38, then to Virginia 20-38 and then to Boston College 6-26 and week 1 at Notre Dame, 13-27. The offense scored their most points of the season last week (31) in their loss to Va Tech. Syracuse is 1-2 on the season, with their lone win thus far coming against Georgia Tech, 27-30. Duke has been a turnover machine with a -7 turnover ratio in just four games. Now they face an Orange team that is first in the ACC in turnover differential with a +6 mark. Unless Duke can hold onto the ball I don't see any different outcome here today but their fifth loss. And facing the best takeaway team in the ACC is not a good sign. I'm sticking with the home team in this one. Play Syracuse. Â Â Â |
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10-10-20 | Florida -5 v. Texas A&M | Top | 38-41 | Loss | -105 | 14 h 34 m | Show |
 ESPN game here as Florida takes on Texas A&M. The Florida Gators are 2-0 on the season with A&M Aggies coming in a 1-1. The Aggies lost last week to Alabama, 24-52. Won't get any easier this week as they play an explosive Florida team. The offense is averaging 44.5 ppg so far and 7.8 yards per play. TE Kyle Pitts will pose a huge problem for A&M here. Pitts has has been a TD machine thus far and he's big and fast and it looks like the Aggies don't have an answer to covering him here today. The A&M secondary was destroyed last week by Alabama for 435 yards and four TD's. I don't see that getting any easier today against an equally explosive Florida offense. Take Florida in a blowout. |
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10-09-20 | Heat +7.5 v. Lakers | Top | 111-108 | Win | 100 | 17 h 27 m | Show |
The Lakers are one game away from the NBA Championship. However, Jimmy Butler and the rest of the Heat will make it as difficult as possible for that to happen, at least today. Butler has basically taken this team on his shoulders with injuries to center Bam Adebayo and point guard Goran Dragic. Abedayo likely will play today while Dragic is doubtful with a foot injury. The Heat covered game four, albeit within the last minute of the game. I expect the Heat to stay within striking distance of the line here tonight and do what they did in game four. Furthermore, I like this game to go over the total. Your free play is on the OVER. |
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10-09-20 | Louisville -4.5 v. Georgia Tech | 27-46 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 28 m | Show | |
Both Louisville Cardinals and the George Tech Rambling Wreck started the season with wins. Since then, they are a combined 0-4. Louisville (1-2) has lost to Miami Florida and Pittsburgh with their lone win coming over Western Kentucky. Georgia Tech (1-2) has lost to Central Florida and Syracuse after beating Florida State in its opener. Louisville QB Malik Cunningham has 757 passing yards and 7 TD's with 5 INT's. Geogia Tech starts a true freshman at QB in Jeff Sims. Sims has 695 yards with 3 TD's and 8 INT's. Tech's leading rusher, Jordan Mason, has missed the last two games. Big difference in QB here with Cunningham for Louisville and freshman for Tech. I'll lay the points here on the road. Play Louisville. |
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10-08-20 | Bucs -3.5 v. Bears | Top | 19-20 | Loss | -100 | 23 h 6 m | Show |
 A pair of 3-1 teams meet here on Thursday as the Tampa Bay Bucs take on the Chicago Bears from Soldier field. The Bucs lost their opener under new QB Tom Brady at New Orleans, but now go for their fourth straight win. Brady has completed 65.2% of his passes for 1122 yards and 11 TD's. Brady has a good ground game behind him, averaging 97.8 yards per game with Ronald Jones II and Leonard Fortnette. The Bears lost last Sunday at home to the Colts. The offense could never really get going until a last, meaningless 4th quarter drive. Nick Foles took over in game three but struggled in game four. The Bears also have a excellent ground game, averaging 110.5 yards per game behind David Montgomery. I'm not sold on this Bears team which has been very inconsistent this year. The Bucs are playing well so I will take them here in this Thursday night game. Play Tampa Bay. |
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10-08-20 | Tulane +7 v. Houston | 31-49 | Loss | -110 | 18 h 19 m | Show | |
The Covid pandemic has caused many a college teams to shuffle their schedules. None more effected then Houston thus far. The Cougars will just now be playing their first game of the season. Compare that to Tulane, which is playing its fourth game after starting the season 2-1. The Cougars have had five game rescheduled or cancelled thus far. They finally get to play tonight. The Cougars have 33 junior college and other conference transfers after finishing a disappointing 4-8 last season. The Cougars will have their hands full playing Tulane. Not only does the Green Wave have had three games to get their team in order, but they are 2-1 and already won twice on the road. Thus far, Tulane is third in the AAC in total defense. Hard to gauge this Houston team since they have so many changes from last year. Add to that the rust that can accompany any first game of the season and I'm a bit surprised they are laying a TD here tonight. I'm going to take the points with a very good Tulane team. Play Tulane. |
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10-06-20 | Lakers v. Heat +7.5 | 102-96 | Win | 100 | 21 h 12 m | Show | |
The Miami Heat showing that they weren't quite dead yet after falling down 0-2 in their NBA Finals with the Lakers. The Jimmy Butler show was on full tap Sunday as the Heat got in the win column with a 115-104 game three win. Butler is confident that the Heat will even this series here on Tuesday at 2-2. The Heat won game three without two of their better players as Goran Dragic and Bam Adebayo both missed game three with injuries. Abebayo likely will play here in game four while Dragic is doubtful. The Lakers will likely use Butler's confidence as a rally point here on Tuesday. For me, I will take the points with Butler, I mean the Heat. Play Miami. |
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10-06-20 | Aces v. Storm -8.5 | 59-92 | Win | 100 | 19 h 2 m | Show | |
The Seattle Storm are one game from taking the WNBA Championship as they jumped out to a 2-0 lead vs the Las Vegas Aces. I'm not shocked at this at all. The Aces struggled throughout their series vs the sub .500 Connecticut Sun and barley eaked out the win in game five to advance to the Championship series. Meanwhile, the Storm have cruised throughout the playoffs led by Sue Bird. I think you can stick a fork in the Aces here on Tuesday as the Storm are just too much right now in this series. Play Seattle. |
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10-05-20 | Falcons v. Packers -6.5 | Top | 16-30 | Win | 100 | 19 h 5 m | Show |
I don't know what youth pill Packers' QB Aaron Rodgers has taken, but can we all have some. Rodgers has looked like his old self after a down season in 2019. Rodgers and the Packers are undefeated at 3-0. The Falcons, well they have blown big leads this year and are 0-3 after losing to the Bears last week, 26-30. That loss on the heals of a shocking loss to the Cowboys in week 2 where they blew a 15-point fourth quarter lead. It must seem like Deja Vu for the Falcons after something similar happened in their Super Bowl loss to the Patriots in Super Bowl LI. HC Dan Quinn is in desperate need of a win or face a 0-4 start. The injury plagued Falcons will have to face the NFL best offense that averages 6.9 yards per play and 40.7 ppg. The Falcons do possess a potent passing attack with Matt Ryan. But I don't see this defense stopping this Packers juggernaut of an offense. Take the Packers. |
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10-04-20 | Colts v. Bears +3 | Top | 19-11 | Loss | -113 | 19 h 30 m | Show |
The Colts used three INT's last week to defeat the Jets, 36-7 and improve to 2-1 on the season. RB Jonathon Taylor has been great for the Colts, with 261 scrimmage yards this season. After losing their opening game at Jacksonville, the Colts have won their next two games by a combined 64-18. The Bears had a miraculous comeback at Atlanta last week with Nick Foles coming off the bench to toss three, fourth quarter touchdowns. That made the Bears 3-0 on the season. Foles was 16-for-29 for 188 and three TD's in their win last week. Colts QB Phillip Rivers showing he still has what it takes. Rivers leads the NFL in completion rate, 78.3%. This should be an excellent matchup with two hot teams. I'm going to take the points here at home with the undefeated Bears. |
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10-04-20 | Seahawks v. Dolphins +6 | 31-23 | Loss | -115 | 15 h 6 m | Show | |
The Seattle Seahawks are 3-0 to start the season and have had some wild finishes already. They came down to the last seconds to hold onto their win over the Patriots and last week had to keep Dallas at bay in a wild shootout. Meanwhile the Dolphins got their first win of the season last week on Thursday with a victory over the Jaguars, 31-13. Miami has had good success at home against the Seahawks with a 6-1 record their last seven tries. It's a very long trip for the Seahawks from the Northwest to the far South of Miami. Teams going from West to East don't usually do well in that scenario. The Dolphins have looked decent this year and I look for them to stay with the Seahawks on Sunday. Take the Points with Miami. |
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10-04-20 | Cardinals v. Panthers +3.5 | 21-31 | Win | 100 | 15 h 6 m | Show | |
The 2-1 Arizona Cardinals make the trip East to play the 1-2 Carolina Panthers. The Cardinals lost their first game of the season last week at home to Detroit, 23-26. The Lions making the winning field goal as time expired. The Cardinals are now 1-9 S/U when they score fewer than 25 points. QB Kyler Murray had three INT's in that loss. The Panthers picked up their first win of the season last week against the Chargers, 21-16. QB Teddy Bridgewater has completed 78.6% of his passes in each of his last two games. Not only does Arizona make the dreaded West to East Coast trip here today, but they are laying points on the road. The Panthers might still be without star RB Christian McCaffrey, but Bridgewater seems to be getting things done this season. I'll take the points here at home with the Panthers. |
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10-03-20 | Auburn +7.5 v. Georgia | 6-27 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 9 m | Show | |
Late TV game here on the SEC schedule as Georgia host Auburn. Georgia opened the season last week with a win over Arkansas, 37-10. The Bulldogs trailed that game at the half, 5-7. Todd Monken takes over as offensive coordinator and the team showed some growing pains last week. While the offense will take time under new OC, the defense will once again be solid. Bo Nix returns to Auburn after a uneven 2019 season. Nix looked good in their opener, completing 16 of 27 passes for 233 yards and three TD's. Nix will be the key to today's game if the Tigers look for the upset in Georgia. This is going to be a close game with the Auburn offense against the Georgia defense. I'll take the points in this one. Play Auburn. |
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10-03-20 | Charlotte +5 v. Florida Atlantic | 17-21 | Win | 100 | 4 h 28 m | Show | |
Florida Atlantic finally looks to get on the grid iron today as their previous games vs Georgia Southern and South Florida were both cancelled due to Covid. They face the Charlotte 49ers today. FAU will be under first year coach Willie Taggart and are the defending Conference USA Champions. Charlotte lost its opener to Appalachian State, 20-35. They are under 2nd year coach Will Healy. Charlotte also saw scheduled games vs North Carolina and Georgia State scrapped due to the Virus. FAU led the conference in scoring and total offense last year. However, many players are gone from that team. QB Chris Robinson left and most of his receivers from last year graduated. FAU might be more rusty then most having waiting this long to get a game under its belt. I believe this one will be closer then most think it might be. FAU needs time under a new coach and with so many offensive players missing. Take Charlotte. |
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10-03-20 | Arkansas State v. Coastal Carolina +3 | Top | 23-52 | Win | 105 | 14 h 15 m | Show |
Two teams that will likely contend for the Sun Belt title meet today. Coastal Carolina is 2-0 to start the season. The Chanticleers have a solid QB in McCall. McCall had over 200 yards in their win over Kansas with five Td's. Arkansas State has been rotating QB's with Logan Bonner and Layne Hatcher. Starting RB Marcel Murray returns today after missing both of the first two games. A bit surprised that the Chanticleers getting points at home in this one. For me, I'll take this very good Coastal Carolina plus the points and won't be surprised by a straight up win. |
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10-03-20 | Baylor v. West Virginia +1.5 | 21-27 | Win | 100 | 14 h 15 m | Show | |
Baylor had to wait a bit to start their season, but they didn't show any rust as they pummeled Kansas 47-14 last week. West Virginia has a pair of games under its belt, beating Eastern Kentucky in week one, 56-10, and then losing last week to Oklahoma State, 13-27. Baylor Bears have a excellent QB in Charlie Brewer. He's thrown for over 3,000 yards two times in his college career. RB Trestan Ebner scored four TD's in their win over Kansas. West Virginia's pass defense has been solid, all0owing just 135 yards average thus far. West Virginia is led by running back Leddie Brown who has posted back-to-back 100 yard efforts. Despite their loss last week, this West Virginia club looks much improved under 2nd year HC Neal Brown. I expect a lot of points in this one, but I'll take the home club. Play West Virginia. |
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10-02-20 | Heat v. Lakers -9.5 | 114-124 | Win | 100 | 18 h 15 m | Show | |
The Lakers became the first team in the NBA finals to trail by 10 points or more and then lead by 30 points or more in the same game. That's just what they did in game one of the Finals as the Heat jumped out to a big lead, only to be caught by the end of the 1st quarter and then proceed to get blown out by the Lakers. The Heat will be nursing some injuries here on Friday. Center Bam Adebayo is doubful with a shoulder injury. Guard Goran Dragic is doubtful with a foot injury. And guard Jimmy Butler is probable with a ankle injury. It's apparent that the Lakers are just too much for the Heat. With the Heat being banged-up too I don't see this one lasting long. The Lakers should easily cruise to victory here on Friday. Play Lakers. |
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10-02-20 | Louisiana Tech +24.5 v. BYU | 14-45 | Loss | -110 | 18 h 9 m | Show | |
No 22 BYU definitely loaded once again this year and they are eying a perfect season and maybe a playoff berth. The Cougars are led by junior QB Zach Wilson who led the Cougars to a easy win last week over Troy, 48-7. Louisiana Tech is coming off a 10-3 record last year and is unbeaten this year. Luke Anthony is at QB and he also has this offense running smooth. The big difference is in defense where BYU has allowed 10 points over the last two weeks while La Tech has allowed 68. La Tech has covered their last four games and they get 24 1/2 points here today from BYU. Anthony has thrown for 463 yards and eight TD's so far this year. While BYU is the better team, I believe that 24 1/2 points is too many to give a dynamic La Tech offense. Take the points, play Louisiana Tech. |
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09-30-20 | Heat +4.5 v. Lakers | Top | 98-116 | Loss | -102 | 20 h 13 m | Show |
The NBA Finals have finally arrived. It's been a long time in the bubble in Orlando, but the teams made it through with no Covid cases. The Heat dispatched the Boston Celtics to get here tonight while the Lakers got rid of the pesky Denver Nuggets. The Lakers are prohibitive favorites, which isn't surprising since they are a very public team. The Heat are a bit of a surprise to be here today. The Lakers are really a two-player team of Lebron James and Anthony Davis. This is exactly why these two players were brought to LA, to bring back the Championship trophy. For me, I like the Heat as I believe they are a much deeper team. Once you get pas James and Davis, this Lakers team is quite ordinary. I'm throwing out all the numbers in this and taking the Heat who I believe will give the Lakers all they can handle. Play Miami. |
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09-28-20 | Chiefs +3.5 v. Ravens | Top | 34-20 | Win | 100 | 21 h 18 m | Show |
This looks to be the marquee matchup of the week as the defending NFL Champion Kansas City Chiefs take on the 2-0 Baltimore Ravens. The Chiefs had to come-from-behind last week against the Chargers with a 14-3 fourth quarter to win in OT, 23-20, and start their season 2-0. Meanwhile, the Ravens rushed for 230 yards in their win over the Houston Texans last week, 33-16. It was the Ravens 15th game with at least 200 yards rushing since 2018. The Chiefs are 9-1-1 ATS in their last 11 games and 9-1-1 ATS in their last 11 road games as dog. Moreover, they are 12-5-1 ATS in their last 18 road games. The Ravens are 5-2 ATS in their last seven home games but just 4-11 ATS in their last 15 as a home favorite. The Chiefs are 6-3 S/U in their last nine vs the Ravens and 4-1 in Baltimore. This promises to be an exciting game, but for me I can't pass on a field goalwith this Chiefs club. Take Kansas City. |
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09-27-20 | Panthers +6.5 v. Chargers | 21-16 | Win | 100 | 17 h 6 m | Show | |
The Carolina Panthers are 0-2 to start the season and now they play without their superstar running back in Christian McCaffrey. McCaffrey was initially thought lost for 4-6 weeks with a high ankle sprain, but he's saying he will be back much sooner than that. The Panther lost last week to the Buccaneers, 17-31. Meanwhile, the Chargers led the entire way against the Chiefs last week and looked for the big upset. However, the Chiefs forced OT and eventually beat the Chargers, 20-23. It was the Chargers first game at SoFi Stadium. Justin Hebert made his debut for the Chargers at QB. Tyrod Taylor was ruled out at game time and Herbert made his first NFL start. He put up good numbers with 311 passing yards, one TD passing and one rushing. The Panthers getting seven points here on Sunday. Consider that the Chargers have lost 10 games by seven points or fewer since 2019. That means they play a lot of close games. McCaffrey is a huge loss as he accounts for over 30% of the teams offense. But, I will take the touchdown here on Sunday with the Panthers. |
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09-27-20 | Raiders v. Patriots -6.5 | Top | 20-36 | Win | 100 | 14 h 1 m | Show |
Las Vegas Raiders flying high after starting the season 2-0, including that emotional Monday Night win over the Saints in their new Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The Raiders then got a huge send off to New England from the fans and a police escort. Now reality hits though as they had to fly the long West to East distance to Foxboro. Never easy for the West teams to go East, but this one is going to be tough. They have lost their high draft rookie in WR Ruggs with a few nagging injuries. Now, their two best players, TE Waller and RB Jacobs are both hurting and questionable for this game. The Patriots came literally within inches of beating the Seahawks last week on the game's last play. QB Cam Newtown got stopped short and that's why the club is 1-1 now and not 2-0 as they could easily be. This is going to be an emotional letdown game for the Raiders and if they are missing those three players or they are hurting, this could be a long day for the Raiders. My top play today is on the Patriots as they bring the Raiders back down to earth. |
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09-26-20 | West Virginia +7 v. Oklahoma State | 13-27 | Loss | -110 | 15 h 52 m | Show | |
 West Virginia and Oklahoma State both opened with wins. Not surprising for WVU as they usually start out hot, evidenced by their 7-1 spread record in their last eight September games. The Mountaineers had the week off to prepare for this game after an easy win over Eastern Kentucky, 56-10. Oklahoma State struggled in their game against intrastate rival Tulsa, eaking out the win, 16-7 as a 23 point favorite. Problem was, the Pokes lost QB Spencer Sanders early on and never really got it going after that. Sanders is questionable for this game with an ankle injury. West Virginia getting around a TD in this one and I like the Mountaineers to win this game, even if Sanders does make it back. Take West Virginia. |
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09-26-20 | Tulane v. Southern Miss +3.5 | 66-24 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 52 m | Show | |
It was a rough week for both of these teams last week. First, Tulane led Navy 24-0 and lost as time expired, 24-27. So Miss led the entire game, only to lose with 14 second remaining on a 4th down pass to Louisiana Tech, 30-31. Tulane continues to build its game around the run game, which had 265 yards against Navy. Freshman Tyjae Spears had 119 yards in the loss. Southern Miss is led by QB Jack Abraham. Abraham was 24-for-32 last week for 264 yards and three TD's. Southern Miss has already lost two at home and they sure don't want to make it three in a row. More motivation on the Golden Eagles side here today. I'm taking Southern Miss. |
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09-26-20 | Iowa State -2.5 v. TCU | 37-34 | Win | 100 | 13 h 53 m | Show | |
Iowa State was supposed to be playing Oklahoma here today, but rescheduling due to the Covid virus and the Cyclones will have to settle for a road trip to TCU. Iowa state stumbled in its opener, losing to Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns, 14-31. Big plays killed the ISU team as they allowed a 95-yard kickoff return for a TD, a 78-yard pass play and a 83-yard punt return. TCU saw its opener scrubbed against SMU because of the virus. Brock Purdy returns to QB at Iowa State, but he will have to improve on a lackluster performance in week 1. TCU has many questions yet to be answered, but I know Purdy will be looking to have a standout game here on Saturday. Take Iowa State. |
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09-26-20 | Florida International v. Liberty -7.5 | 34-36 | Loss | -113 | 12 h 22 m | Show | |
Florida International plays its first game of the season here on Saturday. They will face a 1-0 Liberty team. Liberty opened with a win over Western Kentucky, 30-24. Auburn transfer Malik Willis had a great day at QB for Liberty with 168 yards rushing and three touchdowns. Hard to gauge this FIU team that hasn't played yet. I know what we are getting with Liberty and that's a solid offense with a dynamic QB at the helm. Take Liberty. |
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09-25-20 | Astros -1.5 v. Rangers | 4-5 | Loss | -113 | 9 h 16 m | Show | |
 Houston needs today's game to help them gain one of those Wild Card spots and this Texas team is standing in their way. Texas has made no bones about it, they will do their best to stop them here tonight. Didn't work out too well for them yesterday as the Astros destroyed the Rangers. I look for a duplicate of last night's contest as the Astros look to take control of that final Wild Card slot. Lay the 1.5 runs with the Astros. |
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09-25-20 | Middle Tennessee State v. UTSA -6.5 | 35-37 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 58 m | Show | |
 Mid Tennessee State (MTS) looks for its first win of the season after a pair of blowout losses. The Blue Raiders were destroyed by Army, 0-42 and then last week by Troy, 14-47. Texas San Antonio (UTSA) won in double OT against Texas State week 1, 51-48, and then beat Stephen Austin last week, 24-10. A win here today by UTSA and they could crack the top 25 poll as they are already receiving votes. The way MTS has been blown out their first two games I don't expect their defense to be able to stop this UTSA club. I'll lay the points in this one. Play UTSA. |
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09-24-20 | Lakers v. Nuggets +6 | 114-108 | Push | 0 | 9 h 44 m | Show | |
The Denver Nuggets are no stranger to come from behind series wins as they did so both in the Jazz and the Clippers series. The Nuggets were down 0-2 in this series with the Lakers before winning game three, 114-106. Anthony Davis and Lebron James lead the team in scoring in this series for the Lakers with 166 combined points. However, Denver's top two scorers, Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic aren't far behind with 147 total points. The Lakers have won both their previous series in five games while Denver has gone the full seven. I feel Denver is scrappy enough to stick around in this game and the points are more than I think the Lakers should be laying. Play Denver. |
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09-24-20 | UAB v. South Alabama +7 | 42-10 | Loss | -113 | 8 h 46 m | Show | |
Both teams come into Thursday's contest with 1-1 records thus far. UAB Blazers started their season with a Thursday win over Central Arkansas, 45-35. They followed that with a Thursday loss to Miami Florida, 31-14. The Blazers got last week off before now playing their third game on a Thursday. The S.Alabama Jaguars opened with a dog win over Southern Miss, 32-21 in their opening game. Last week the Jags built a big lead over Tulane before losing that one in the final moments, 24-27. UAB will be without their QB, Tyler Johnston, who suffered a non-throwing shoulder injury. That leaves the starting job to redshirt freshman, Bryson Lucero, who will make his first college start. S.Alabama will also have a new starter in Chance Lovertich. Lovertich came into the Tulane contest and completed 18-of-29 passes for 247 yards. I'm sticking with South Alabama here tonight against this first time freshman starter. I think the oddsmakers got this one totally wrong as I believe South Alabama can win this one straight up. Take S.Alabama. |
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09-22-20 | Lynx v. Storm -8 | 86-88 | Loss | -109 | 8 h 45 m | Show | |
The late game here tonight has the Seattle Storm taking on the Minnesota Lynx. Seattle will back to 100% health tonight and when that happens, they are unbeatable since they entered the bubble. This game had to be postponed from Sunday because of a Covid test that came back inconclusive. With their two big stars of Stewart and Bird both playing together, they are 10-1 this season. Health may not be as good for the Lynx here tonight. The Lynx might be without one of their best players in Center Sylvia Fowles tonight. Fowles is questionable tonight with a calf injury. She averages 13.7 ppg and 2.7 rebounds per game. Seattle has been good to me all season and I'm taking them here tonight. Play Seattle. |
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09-21-20 | Saints v. Raiders +6 | Top | 24-34 | Win | 100 | 21 h 41 m | Show |
The Raiders begin their era in Las Vegas inside their brand new Allegiant stadium. The Raiders won a high scoring affair last week at Carolina, while the New Orleans Saints upended the Tom Brady led Tampa Bay Bucs. QB Drew Brees will be without his favorite target though as WR Michael Thomas is out indefinitely with a ankle injury. Even though there won't be a stadium full of Vegas fans here on Monday, it will still be an exciting beginning for the city and the Raiders. For me this is too many points to lay the Raiders. I won't be surprised by a straight-up Raiders win here on Monday, but I'll gladly take the points. Play LV Raiders. |
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09-20-20 | Patriots v. Seahawks -4 | 30-35 | Win | 100 | 22 h 6 m | Show | |
 The Patriots began their post Tom Brady era with a win last week over the Miami Dolphins, 21-11 behind new QB Cam Newton. Seattle was carried by the arm of QB Russell Wilson last week to a win over the Atlanta Falcons, 35-28. Wilson had a QB rating of 143.1 after completing 31 of 35 passes for 322 yards and four touchdowns. The Patriots obviously have to find someone to carry the ball as six different plays rushed for 20 or more yards last week vs Miami. I feel that the Pats were lucky they played a weak Miami team last week and were able to see what they have. Personally, I don't think they have much and today it's going to show. Russell Wilson looks like an MVP once again and I look for him to give the Patriots all kinds of fits here on Sunday. My favorite play on Sunday is in this game and it's on the Seahawks. |
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09-20-20 | Rams v. Eagles | 37-19 | Loss | -123 | 15 h 46 m | Show | |
The Eagles blew a 17-0 lead last week vs Washington. However, the Eagles get back some players this week and should play much better. The Eagles were outscored 0-27 after jumping out to that lead over Washington. The Eagles have won the last six meetings with the Rams. They have also averaged 32.2 points in their last six with the Rams. For me, the Rams making the long trip East is always tough on the West coast teams. I like the Eagles here on Sunday. Play Philadelphia. |
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09-20-20 | Giants +5.5 v. Bears | 13-17 | Win | 100 | 15 h 46 m | Show | |
The Chicago Bears needed a 21-0 fourth quarter rally last week against the Lions to pull out a win, 27-23. QB Mitch Trubisky tossed three touchdowns in the win for the Bears. The Giants looking to avoid another 0-2 start to the season. Giants RB Saquon Barkley rushed for just six yards last week in their loss. The problem I see with both these teams lie in their respective defenses. The Bears allowed 426 yards to the Lions last week to go with 23 points. Giants QB Jones had another solid week last week but they played against a very good Steelers defnse. Won't be same here today though as Barkley and Jones should do much better vs the Bears defense. I'm taking the Giants not to go 0-2 once again. Play the Giants. |
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09-19-20 | Texas State -4 v. UL-Monroe | 38-17 | Win | 100 | 28 h 47 m | Show | |
UL Monroe looks to do better this week after Army ran rough shot over them last week to the tune of 7-37. Sure, they were about a 25-point dog, but they were never in that game. Texas State is 0-2 following a loss last week to Texas San Antonio. The Bobcats came from way back to for OT at 41-41 but finally lost in OT 48-51. The Cats were favorites in that game but trailed bit at halftime. Texas State has allowed an average of 521 yards so far this year. Texas State is averaging 445 yards on offense so far. Texas State was without Memphis transfer QB Brady McBride who had to sit out with Covid protocols. Junior Tyler Vitt started in his place and started last year, threw for 346 yards and 4 TD's in the loss. UL Monroe Warhawks return just six starters on offense and eight on defense. The Hawks gained only 200 yards of offense vs Army. Texas State has played two games and both were close while Monroe was blown out. No matter which QB starts for State, they should be able to dominate this Monroe defense. I'll lay the points here with the road team. Play Texas State. |
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09-19-20 | Louisiana Tech v. Southern Miss -5 | Top | 31-30 | Loss | -115 | 28 h 47 m | Show |
The La Tech Bulldogs had to miss their opening game of the season because of Covid, so today will be their opener. Tech lost their third Conference USA title last year in a tie breaker to UAB. Problem is they had a lot of seniors on that team from last year and this year return few starters. Southern Miss looks to rebound from last week's poor showing against South Alabama, losing by 11 as a big favorite. Can't really fault the Golden Eagles after all the craziness of this year and surreal experience of playing in empty stadiums at home in Hattiesburg. Now with game done, I expect a much better effort this week out of the Golden Eagles. With La Tech playing its first game here this week I look for some rust as Southern Miss had last week. I'm going to lay the points here with the host and expect to see a different Southern Miss club as I toss out last week's effort. Play Southern Miss. |
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09-18-20 | Nuggets v. Lakers -7 | Top | 114-126 | Win | 100 | 10 h 34 m | Show |
The Denver Nuggets did it again, coming from down 1-3 in a series to pull the upset. They beat the Clippers after being down 1-3 just as they did in the previous series vs the Jazz. When they closed out the Jazz in game seven (80-78) they started the Clippers series with a blowout loss, 97-120. This was likely due to the emotion and exhausting win over the Jazz. The Lakers lost their first game to the Rockets and then rattled off four straight wins to take that series in five games and give them some rest. Now they face the tired Nuggets here again today. The Nuggets will be tired and mentally exhausted after two straight come from behind series wins. The Lakers should be a blowout win here in game one just as the Clippers were vs the Nuggets. I'll lay the points with LA. Take the Lakers. |
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09-18-20 | Indians -1.5 v. Tigers | 1-0 | Loss | -135 | 8 h 42 m | Show | |
Cleveland has fallen back to six games behind AL Central leader White Sox. The Indians beat Detroit soundly yesterday, but it was only their second win in their last 10 games. The Tigers are 11 1/2 games back in the Central division and have lost two straight games and seven of their last 10. Zach Plesac starts for the Tribe with a 3-2 record and 2.20 ERA. Plesac has had an excellent season though he is coming off his worst start, allowing five runs over seven innings to the Twins. Michael Fulmer starts for the Tigers with an 0-2 record and 9.27 ERA and 2.149 WHIP. Fulmer has allowed nine runs over his last 5 innings. Big difference in starters here tonight. I'm going to lay the RUN LINE with the visitors in this one. Play Cleveland -1.5 runs. |
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09-14-20 | Titans v. Broncos +3 | Top | 16-14 | Win | 100 | 24 h 45 m | Show |
The Denver Broncos host the Tennessee Titans in the late Monday Night matchup. The Broncos haven't even played a game yet and are already having to deal with big injuries. Gone is Von Miller who will be lost for three months or more. Now Courtland Sutton is dealing with a sprained AC joint. Good news is that the Broncos have historically been a great team to bet on in their home opener. Denver is 22-3 S/U in their last 25 home openers and tonight they are a slight dog which makes that number come into play. Even without fans, the Broncos are one team that still carries a home field advantage into this game and that's the mile high altitude. The Titans came oh so close to a Super Bowl trip last year, losing in the AFC Championship game to the Chiefs. The Titans use their dominating rushing attack against their opponents. For me, the Broncos will do all they can to avoid that 0-4 start they had last year. That coupled with their great opening home record and the altitude will put me on the Broncos in this one. |
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09-13-20 | Cardinals +7 v. 49ers | 24-20 | Win | 100 | 17 h 4 m | Show | |
The defending NFC champion San Francisco 49ers begin defense of their NFC crown here today with division rival Arizona. The 49ers won both game against the Cardinals last year, though they were both close games, 28-25 in Arizona and 36-26 at home (that game much closer than the final score). Will the 49ers come out and have a hangover from their Super Bowl appearance? Kliff Kingsbury returns as the Cardinals coach. Arizona got off to a bad start last year, going 0-4-1 in their first five games. However, they played pretty good the rest of the way, finishing at 5-10-1. Kyler Murray had flashes of brilliance last year and looks to build on that with his 2nd season as the starter at QB for the Cardinals. It was evident down the stretch last year that the 49ers wanted to run the ball and not put it in the hands of Garoppolo. Expect a lot of run here on Sunday. Still, the Cardinals gave them all they could handle last year and I look for that again here today. Take the points with Arizona. |
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09-13-20 | Bucs +3.5 v. Saints | 23-34 | Loss | -106 | 17 h 4 m | Show | |
Great matchup here between two future hall of fame QB's in Tom Brady and Drew Brees. Brady brought his show South to Florida to head the Tampa Bay Bucs offense. Then recently the Bucs padded their backfield by signing Leonard Fournette to go with Ronald Jones. Brees looks to be playing his last season before retiring so you know the Saints will want him to go out with a Super Bowl. The Bucs will have to stop Alvin Kamara who has really killed them in recent meetings. Kamara just got a brand new contract so that weight will be lifted from his shoulders. So with Brady at QB, Rob Gronkowski coming out of retirement to join Brady, Ndamukong Suh coming over from teh Rams and Fournette also coming in - will this be too many star players? Will this Bucs team be able to come together and play together? Time will tell. Bucs get about a field goal here on Sunday. This might be my favorite game to watch and for me I'm taking the points with all the veterans who have come over to Tampa Bay. Take the Bucs. |
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09-13-20 | Browns +8.5 v. Ravens | 6-38 | Loss | -130 | 14 h 41 m | Show | |
High expectations in Cleveland as they look to make the playoffs for the first time since 2002. The Baltimore Ravens had a great regular season last year and shocked many people with their high flying offense, but got derailed in the playoffs. They surely have expectations of making the Super Bowl in 2020. It might be nice if the Cleveland Browns could keep a head coach, something they have had trouble doing. Since Baker Mayfield was drafted, the team has had four head coaches. Kevin Stefanski takes over this year as he comes over from the Vikings organization. The Ravens had the top offense in the NFL last year, averaging 33.2 points per game. Baltimore will run the ball a lot this year with four legitimate rushers in the backfield lead by 2nd round pick J.K Dobbins. If Mayfield can step it up a bit here today I expect them to cover this game. It's only week one, but I'll take the points with the Browns. |
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09-13-20 | Dolphins +7.5 v. Patriots | Top | 11-21 | Loss | -130 | 14 h 38 m | Show |
NFL week 1 starts with a divisional game between the Dolphins and Patriots. Brian Flores spend 15 years in the Patriots organization and now returns as the head coach of the Dolphins. The Dolphins have won five of their last season openers. This will be a different look Patriots team as Tom Brady is gone at QB. Cam Newton takes over the helm at New England. The Dolphins know they can beat the Pats as they did at the end of the 2019 season. I'm taking the points here with the Dolphins in week one. |
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09-12-20 | Coastal Carolina +7 v. Kansas | 38-23 | Win | 100 | 28 h 8 m | Show | |
Late Saturday action has Coastal Carolina Chanticleers taking on the Kansas Jayhawks. Jayhawks were shocked by Coastal last year in Lawrence, 7-12. Now they will be looking for redemption as the Chaticleers make the trip once again here in 2020. Coastal went on to a 5-9 season last year and will be looking for its first ever bowl bid. Kansas finished 3-9 last year and ended the season on a four-game losing streak. Both teams are run oriented and will be looking for someone to take over the quarterback position. Kansas will also have a young defense and have its hands full stopping a good Coastal running attack. Coastal Carolina will have plenty of optimism since they know they can beat this Kansas team. Kansas also dealing with a number of active Covid-19 cases, which could further diminish the club's depth. I think this will be another close game. I'm taking the points in this one with the visitors. Play Coastal Carolina. |
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09-12-20 | Western Kentucky +12.5 v. Louisville | 21-35 | Loss | -115 | 26 h 47 m | Show | |
Rivalry game here as Western Ky takes on intrastate foe, Louisville. The W.Ky Hilltoppers return the Conference USA defensive player of the year in DeAngelo Malone. Malone recorded 11.5 sacks last year and will give this young Louisville offensive line fits all night. The Hilltoppers also had one of the best pass defenses, ranking fourth in the Conference USA with just 211 yards per game allowed through the air. Louisville was 8-5 last year under Scott Sattersfield. That was after the previous year which was a disastrous 2-10. The Cardinals are laying 11- points here in the opener. They typically are slow starters and with this very good W Ky defense, I'll take the points. Play Western Kentucky. |
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09-12-20 | UL-Lafayette +11.5 v. Iowa State | 31-14 | Win | 100 | 30 h 56 m | Show | |
The UL Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns take on the Iowa State Cyclones Saturday to start their 2020 season. This was not a game originally scheduled, but due to the Covid-19 these teams had to shuffle their schedules and as such now play each other. ULL is a team that looks to be improved under 3rd year coach Billy Napier. They had 11 wins last year and Sun Belt West Division title. The Cajuns return 16 starters so this should be another very good ULL team. Iowa State also looks for an improved season in 2020. The program has had three winning seasons in a row under HC Matt Campbell and three consecutive Bowl trips. The Cyclones are led by QB Brock Purdy. This will be the first meeting between these schools and it looks to be one of the best on Saturday. While I believe Iowa State wins this game, I do think that this is too many points to give a very good ULL club. I'll take the points with the dog in this one. Play UL Lafayette. |
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09-11-20 | Celtics v. Raptors +3 | 92-87 | Loss | -115 | 21 h 52 m | Show | |
The Boston Celtics could have won this series a few times over now, but they keep finding ways to give the Raptors new life. After a double OT loss in game six, 122-125, the Celtics have to feel they have won at least five of these games already. The pressure is off the Raptors here in Game 7 as realistically they should have already been ejected from the bubble. I am going to take the points here with the Raptors as they just find ways to keep winning. Play Toronto. |
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09-10-20 | Texans +10 v. Chiefs | 20-34 | Loss | -125 | 35 h 51 m | Show | |
The NFL is back and we start off with the defending NFL champion Chiefs in a replay of their AFC Championship Game win over the Texans, 51-31. That game was a different world, one with the Pandemic and daily NFL testing. Many players have opted out of the season. For the Chiefs that includes Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, right guard. The biggest loss is RB Damien Williams, the Chief's leading rusher in 2019. That puts first round draft pick Clyde Edwards-Helaire on the hot spot this season. The Chiefs defining crowd will be reduced to 22% of capacity and masks will be required. Gone for the Texans is WR Hopkins, who has taken his show elsewhere. It's going to be a different season, that's for sure. I like to go against the defending Super Bowl champion in their first game of the next season. A lot of points here for the Texans and I'll take them. Play Houston. |
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09-10-20 | Lakers v. Rockets +5.5 | 110-100 | Loss | -115 | 6 h 51 m | Show | |
Game four here today in the best of seven between the Lakers and Rockets. Rockets stole game one, 112-97, before the Lakers rebounded in games two and three with a pair of wins. Now the Lakers can either take a commanding 3-1 lead or the Rockets can make this a dog fight and tie it up at 2-2. For me, I like the Rockets to put forward their best game here in game four. They can ill afford to go down 1-3 to the Lakers. If they can get Westbrook back on track they can take this game. For me, I'll take the points with the Rockets tonight. |
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09-09-20 | Clippers v. Nuggets +8 | Top | 96-85 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 32 m | Show |
Game four of the series between the Clippers and the Nuggets with the Clippers leading 2-1. The Clippers rebounded from their game two loss with a win in game three that Denver led for a lot of the way, 113-107. Denver led 98-90 in the 4th and was outscored 8-0 and then never got the lead back again. The Clips can take a commanding 3-1 lead with a win today or Denver can make this a series with a win of their own. Denver center Nikola Jokic had 32 points and 12 rebounds despite playing with a bad wrist. This is the game that Denver can ill afford to lose. I look for their best effort here tonight. Take the points with the Nuggets. |
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09-08-20 | Lakers v. Rockets +5 | 112-102 | Loss | -108 | 9 h 18 m | Show | |
 Had to figure the Lakers would come hitting on all cylinders after they were embarrassed in game one of their series with the Rockets, 97-112. The Lakers cruised in game two, 117-109, though the final score was probably the closest the Rockets got the entire game. The Rockets are still waiting for Russell Westbrook to get going after he missed the first four games of the playoffs. Westbrook turned the ball over seven times in their game two loss. Now that the teams have evened this series I look for closer games. And tonight I'm going to Zig back to the dog in this one. Take the Rockets in game 3. |
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09-07-20 | Clippers v. Nuggets +9 | 113-107 | Win | 100 | 10 h 8 m | Show | |
The Denver Nuggets came out flat in game one and got beat badly by the Clippers. That was expected and I also expected them to make adjustments after that game one loss, which they did. And those adjustments turned into a big game 2 win by the Nuggets, 110-101. Now with the series even at one game each the Nuggets look to steal another one here today.We'll see if the Clippers can make those post game adjustments like the Nuggets did. For me, I think this series gets tighter now with each game. This like is just a bit too big for my liking. I'm taking the points here with the Nuggets. Play Denver. |
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09-07-20 | BYU -1 v. Navy | 55-3 | Win | 100 | 9 h 3 m | Show | |
 Both these teams lost their openers to some big rivals due to the pandemic. The BYU Cougars were set to take on Utah before the Mountain West opted out of this season. The Navy Midshipmen were set to play in Ireland against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Now they settle for their openers here tonight against each other. Navy won 11 games last year including a Liberty Bowl victory over Kansas State. BYU had a mediocre year at 7-6, but did get to the Hawaii Bowl where they lost to Hawaii, 34-38. BYU will have to rebuild at Wideout, with their top four receivers from last year all missing. Running back will be by committee this year. Navy has the difficult task of replacing Malcolm Perry. Perry was 2nd in the FBS last year with 2,018 rushing yards and tied for 1st with 21 TD's. Navy is 5-0 in their last five home openers under Ken Niumatalolo. However, those have all come against FCS opponents and now Navy moves up in class to face BYU in their opener. I look for a close game here as the line indicates, but I give the edge to BYU in this one. Play BYU. |
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09-07-20 | Celtics -1.5 v. Raptors | Top | 111-89 | Win | 100 | 9 h 27 m | Show |
 The Boston Celtics and the Toronto Raptors play game five of their best of seven series here on Monday. The Celtics open the series with two straight wins 112-94 and 102-99. However, the defending champion Toronto Raptors have rebounded with two straight wins, 104-103 and 100-93. They have shown why they are one of the best defensive teams in the NBA and that defense has gotten them back into the series. The Celtics will need to see Kemba Walker step it up here in game five after taking just nine shots in their last Saturday loss. Also struggling was Jaylen Brown who had just 14 points on four of 18 shooting from the field. The good news for the Celtics today they get back Gordon Hayward in the bubble and he will play for the first time since he sprained his ankle in game one of their first round playoff series. For me I like the Celtics here in game five. Play the Boston Celtics. |
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09-06-20 | Bucks v. Heat -2 | Top | 118-115 | Loss | -109 | 14 h 51 m | Show |
The Miami Heat are on the verge of doing something that no one expected of them, sweeping the Milwaukee Bucks. If being down 0-3 isn't enough for the Bucks, they also ould be without star player, Giannis Antetokounmpo. Antetokounmpo is questionable with an ankle injury and in fact was downgraded to doubtful. Don't think there is much hope for the Bucks, who I believe have thrown in the towel as they likely will be without their star player. I'm taking the Heat as the sweep the Bucks right out of the Bubble! Play Miami. |
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09-05-20 | Nuggets +9.5 v. Clippers | 110-101 | Win | 100 | 10 h 2 m | Show | |
The Nuggets got overpowered in game one of this series with the Clippers, losing 97-120. Kawhi Leonard scored 29 points for the Clippers and got to rest the entire 4th quarter. The Nuggets really had no time to prepare for the Clippers as they were forced to a game seven in their opening series with the Jazz. The Nuggets came out flat and that isn't surprising. Now, they have had time to reflect and adjust. I see the Nuggets getting back at least to a competitive game here in game two. Take the Nuggets. |
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09-05-20 | Arkansas State +19.5 v. Memphis | 24-37 | Win | 100 | 34 h 8 m | Show | |
These teams were two of the highest scoring teams in the FBS last year with Memphis averaging 39.3 ppg and the Red Wolves coming in at 33.1 ppg. Memphis has a new head coach in Ryan Silverfiled and losses running back Kenneth Gainwell (opted out due to Virus). Brady White at QB is what this team is all about. White Threw for over 4,000 yards last year. Arkansas State has Layne Hatcher at QB after his freshmen year that saw him start nine games. Very high total here at 74, but I'm going to take the 19 points with the dog. Arkansas State should be able to put up points here and I'm not sure if Memphis will score enough to cover this huge line. Take the dog, Arkansas State. |
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09-05-20 | Raptors v. Celtics -1 | 100-93 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 18 m | Show | |
The Boston Celtics looked like they had game three of their series with the Raptors in their back pockets. The Celtics had already won games one and two before their last second loss in game three, 103-104. Toronto is lucky to be down 1-2 in the series considering they are shooting 38.5% from the field and 26.3% from 3-point stripe. The Raptors needed a buzzer beater in game three by OG Anunoby with just a half second left or they would be down 0-3 in this series. Still, the Celtics have outplayed them at every angle and for me, I'm sticking with the better team despite their unlucky loss in game three. Take the Celtics. |
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09-05-20 | Middle Tennessee State v. Army -3.5 | 0-42 | Win | 100 | 2 h 18 m | Show | |
Middle Tennessee State (MTS) Blue Raiders were only 4-8 overall last year and looking for improvement this year. Army Black Knights weren't much better at 5-8 overall. However, Army did finish 3rd overall in the nation in rushing. The Blue Raiders do return both QB's from last year and look for them to use them both. Army has a new QB in Christian Anderson. Sandon McCoy returns at running back where he rushed for 576 yards last year. This game looks to be somewhat close, but I give the edge here to Army now that the line has dropped from five to 3 1/2 points. Take Army and look for them to control the ball on the ground against a suspect MTS defense. |
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09-04-20 | Storm -6 v. Sparks | 90-89 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 3 m | Show | |
Realistically there are three teams in the WNBA that will likely be there at the end and two of them meet here today as the Sparks take on the Storm. The Seattle Storm are in 1st place with a 14-3 record and have the highest point differential of any team (+12). The Storm have won eight of their last 10 games and three straight. The LA Sparks are 13-4 and one game back of the Storm. The Sparks have won nine of their last 10 games and have a +5.4 point differential. For me, the Storm have done me good all season and I do think they are the best team. My play is on the Seattle Storm. |
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09-03-20 | Aces -6 v. Sun | 93-78 | Win | 100 | 2 h 29 m | Show | |
Tight group at the top of the WNBA standings and the Las Vegas Aces are right there. The Aces are in 3rd place, just 1 1/2 games back of first place Seattle and a half game ahead of fourth place Minnesota. The Aces lost their last game, but still have won eight of their last 10 overall. They also have the 2nd best point differential in the league (+8) next to Seattle (+12). The Connecticut Sun are in 7th place right now and they are two games back of 6th place Phoenix and two games ahead of 8th place Dallas. The Sun have won two straight games and seven of their last 10. These clubs last met on August 20th with Las Vegas thrashing the Sun, 99-78. The top four teams in the WNBA are just way better than the rest of the league. That includes the Sun. I expect Vegas to dominate this matchup, just as they did back on Aug 20th. Play Las Vegas Aces. |
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09-03-20 | Raptors -1 v. Celtics | Top | 104-103 | Push | 0 | 13 h 49 m | Show |
 The Boston Celtics have taken a 2-0 lead here in this best of seven series with the Toronto Raptors. The Celtics have held the defending NBA champs to under 100 points in each of the first two games. The Raptors were in a similar situation last year, trailing the Milwaukee Bucks 0-2 before winning four straight. The Raptors blew a 12-point lead in game two, something they can ill afford here today. The Raptors in pretty much a must win situation here as they look to get a win in this series. The Raptors know what it takes to get back in this series and I look for them to do just that here today. Take the Raptors. |
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08-31-20 | Rockets v. Thunder +5.5 | 100-104 | Win | 100 | 8 h 57 m | Show | |
Thunder were embarrassed in game five against the Rockets, losing 80-114. For me, the Thunder are too good a team to be eliminated here tonight after a performance they had in game five. I expect a rebound game here for Thunder and with that I'm going to take the points and won't be surprised at all by a straight-up Thunder win. Play Oklahoma City |
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08-31-20 | Braves -1.5 v. Red Sox | 6-3 | Win | 100 | 7 h 14 m | Show | |
The Atlanta Braves are in 1st place in the NL East with a 19-14 record. The Braves have won six of their last 10 and are the only team in the East with a positive run differential. The Red Sox are in last in the AL East with a 12-22 record. They have won two straight though. They will have contend with one of the best pitchers in baseball this year. Max Fried starts for the Braves and he's having a great season. Fried is 5-0 in his seven starts with a 1.35 ERA and 0.950 WHIP. Fried has allowed just four runs over his last six starts! The Sox will start Colten Brewer. Brewer has three starts and is 0-2 with a 5.22 ERA. Big edge in both quality of team and starters here today goes to the Braves. I'll lay the run line with the Braves. Take Atlanta -1.5 Runs. |
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08-31-20 | Heat +5.5 v. Bucks | 115-104 | Win | 100 | 19 h 3 m | Show | |
Game one here between the Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks in round two of the NBA Playoffs. Heat star Jimmy Butler missed two of the three matchups between these clubs this year. His one game he did play resulted in a Heat win back on March 2, 105-89. In fact, the Heat were the only Eastern team to win a series with the Bucks this year. The Heat swept the Pacers in the first round holding Indiana to 101 or fewer in three of their four wins. The Bucks lost game one of their series to the Magic 110-122. They woke up after that, taking the next four. This should be a great series and here in game one I'll take the points with the Heat and won't be surprised if they steal this game outright. Play Miami. |
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08-30-20 | Clippers -10.5 v. Mavs | 111-97 | Win | 100 | 4 h 34 m | Show | |
LA CLippers can eliminate the Dallas Mavericks here today in game six of their series. The Clipper scored a whopping 154 points in game five that was never in doubt from the opening tip of th egame. These teams have zig zagged in this series with the Clippers taking games 1, 3 and five and the Mavs taking games two and four. Still, I like the Clippers today to finish this one off and move on to the next round. Play Clippers. |
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08-30-20 | Dodgers -1.5 v. Rangers | Top | 7-2 | Win | 100 | 4 h 40 m | Show |
The LA Dodgers rebounded from their loss to the Rangers on Friday with a win on Saturday to improve to 25-10 on the season and the most wins in baseball. The Dodgers have been very good away from home with a 14-5 record on the season. LA starts Tony Gonsolin today. Gonsolin has no record in his three starts but has just one start in his three outings. He hasn't allowed a run yet with 14 2/3 innings of wok and no runs with 12 KO's and just two walks. The Rangers are third in the AL West with a 12-20 record and have lost eight of their last 10 games. Kyle Gibson starts today with a 1-3 record in his six starts. Gibson has a 5.73 ERA and 1.485 WHIP this season. He's been bad lately, allowing 12 runs over his las 11 1/3 innings. Dodgers hard to go against, but also hard to lay the big prices. So I'm going to lay the Run Line here with LA on Sunday. Take Dodgers -1.5 Runs. |
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08-30-20 | Celtics +2 v. Raptors | 112-94 | Win | 100 | 2 h 53 m | Show | |
Game one of this second round series between the Celtics and the Raptors. The Celtics swept the 76ers in their first round series. Tatum averaged 27 points and almost 10 rebounds a game for Boston. The Raptors began defense of their NBA Championship with a sweep of the Brooklyn Nets. Raptors guard Kyle Lowry is questionable today with a ankle injury. The Celtics will continue playing without forward Gordon Hayward. I like the Celtics here in game one plus the small points. |
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08-29-20 | Austin Peay State +3 v. Central Arkansas | 17-24 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 11 m | Show | |
While it may not be the opening of college football we are used to seeing, it's still college football in the FCS here as Austin Peay Governors take on the Central Arkansas Bears. Central Arkansas returns 18 starters while Austin Peay has welcomes back 14 starters. Central Arkansas will be without their star right tackle in Parker Ray who is rehabbing a knee injury. Neither team was very good at rushing as Central Arkansas was in the bottom ten of the FCS in rushing yards. Both teams return their QB's and I look for plenty of yards through the air here todfay. I expect a close game here but an outright Austin Peay win. I'll take the points though with the AP Governors. |
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08-25-20 | Twins v. Indians -1.5 | 2-4 | Win | 125 | 2 h 55 m | Show | |
Important series here for both teams as the top two teams in the AL Central face off. Minnesota leads the division over Cleveland by two games. Both teams have been on good runs, winning seven of their last 10 games. The Twins will start Rich Hill today. Hill is 1-1 in his two starts with a 4.69 ERA. The Indians will start Shane Bieber who is a leading candidate for a Cy Young at this point. Bieber is 5-0 in his six starts with a 1.11 ERA and 0.762 WHIP. I like the Indians here in this game but will also lay the Run Line with them. Play Cleveland -1.5 Runs. |
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08-24-20 | Lakers v. Blazers +7.5 | 135-115 | Loss | -104 | 21 h 48 m | Show | |
The Portland Trailblazers looked like they were going to win game 3 with the Lakers. However, a 40-point third quarter by the Lakers put them back in the lead as the Lakers just covered the 7 point spread. For Portland, their key is the health of star guard Damian Lilliard, who hurt his index finger in the third quarter of game two. Lilliard played with the dislocated finger in game three and still put up 34-points in the loss. In the second half, Lilliard was just 2-of-9 from the field. The guard did admit the finger played a part in his sub-par performance. Still, Lilliard can contribute in many ways and I'm going to take the points here on Monday. |
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08-24-20 | Pacers +6.5 v. Heat | 87-99 | Loss | -110 | 18 h 13 m | Show | |
The Indiana Pacers face bubble ejection if they lose here in game four vs the Heat. The Pacers are down 0-3 in this series and now it comes down to if they have the heart to continue or not. The Heat took game three, 124-115. The Pacers could have won game three if they didn't commit so many fouls, as Miami went to the free throw line a whopping 52 times and made 43. The Pacers do have one reason to win here today, the possible return of Domantas Sabonis who could return by game six. Sabonis had to go through quarantine so he can't play here on Monday, but a Pacers win and he could be available and that could be a series changer. I'm going to take the Pacers plus the points and see if they have the heart to win here on Monday. |
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