Cappers Sports Picks

Rating: 2 Units

Milwaukee has held an edge over Portland, covering 10 of the 12 meetings over the last six seasons, and last year the Bucks won and covered both games with accuracy from beyond the arc, making 43% of their treys. Milwaukee G Malcolm Brogdon (LY’s Rookie-of-theYear) shot 67% in the two games, and F Giannis Antetokounmpo stuffed the stat sheet against the Blazers (19 ppg, 10 rpg, 7 apg, 3 bpg) as usual. Portland was not a good road dog last season (11-17 vs. the points), so recommend home team and motivational specialist HC Jason Kidd.

Rating: 2 Units

Dallas entered play Friday with the third best penalty-killing percentage (88.9) in the league, including 10-for-10 effort during the winning streak, after owning the NHL’s worst mark last season (73.9). Klingberg’s seven points match Benn and Seguin for the team lead after registering a pair of assists in Thursday’s victory and boasts a plus-3 rating during the win streak. Bishop, a two-time Vezina Trophy finalist who was signed as a free agent in the offseason, has won four of his five decisions and sports a .929 save percentage and 1.93 goals-against average in six contests. The Stars have won five straight meetings with the Hurricanes, outscoring them 8-2 in a pair last season.

Rating: 2 Units

The Chicago Blackhawks have cooled off after a fast start but have a good chance to get back on track when they visit the an opponent they have dominated of late. The Blackhawks have dropped two in a row and four of six entering today's road contest against the skidding Arizona Coyotes, who are the only team in the league that has yet to record a victory. The Blackhawks have won their last seven contests against the Coyotes, including their past four visits to Arizona.

Rating: 2 Units

One day after becoming the first player in the league to reach double figures in goals, captain Alex Ovechkin looks to continue his success against Florida when the Washington Capitals host the Panthers today. Ovechkin increased his total to 10 goals when he scored in overtime to beat Detroit 4-3 on Friday and has torched the Panthers for 35 goals and 38 assists in 57 career meetings. Florida goaltender, Reimer is 1-2-0 with an .880 save percentage and 4.11 goals-against average in three appearances (two starts) this season.

Rating: 2 Unit NCAAF Free Pick

Syracuse shocked the collegiate football world last week, with a dominating 27-24 upset of then 2nd ranked Clemson. In that one, Clemson had to go it with an injured QB (Bryant), before he went out of the game, altogether. Certainly not the best of situations for Clemson. However, it was the Syracuse offense that was the story of the game, as it held 28-16 first down, 440-317 yard, & 83-57 play edges vs the Tigers' 8th ranked defense. When on, QB Dungey can excel both in the air and on the ground. Miami comes into this one off a miracle win over previously unbeaten Georgia Tech. This game spells TRAP

Rating: 2 Units

The Eagles of Eastern Michigan have been one of our pet plays over the past 2 years, & with good reason, as they are now on a 15-3 ATS run, with the dog on a profitable 14-2 spread run. The only reason that this one wasn't placed higher is the fact that, although they keep paying off, they are in off an excruciating 28-27 loss, to Army, failing to convert a 2-point try, in the final 0:49. The Broncos of Western Michigan aren't the same squad as last year, having lost 10 starters (including brilliant QB Terrell), along with their head coach.

Rating: 2 Units

Many an expert figured that it was going to be a long season for the Steers, when they opened as a 19-point favorite, hosting a mediocre Maryland squad, only to lose outright, 51-41, for a 29-point ATS loss. But that would be their only spread setback, winning 4-of-5 vs the points (+52½ points), slipping only in an OT loss to USC, & in last week's narrow 29-24 setback to mighty Oklahoma, after overcoming a 20-point deficit. Cowboys, behind QB Rudolph, RB Hill, & WR Washington are another true test. But 'Horns are proving themselves by the week.

Rating: 2 Units

An emphatic exclamation point to 0-6 SU log of Bears (first 0-6 start since 1969), with 59-point, 747-yard allowance at Oklahoma State, although they did cover their last home game by 20. West Virginia overcame 35-17 3rd quarter deficit, for 46-35 win over Texas Tech. Another 5 Grier touchdown passes and now has 21 touchdowns with 5 interceptions for the year.

Rating: 3 Unit NCAAF Play of the Day

Again-&-Again. Check Central Florida's 253-84 point edge so far (+88½ points ATS). Nicely balanced, behind #2 ranked QB Milton (37-of-46 in the last 2 weeks). Navy got the bacon with touchdown & 2-point conversion in last 3:25 at Memphis, despite 5 turn overs. The number 1 rushing offense in Navy, but no matching defense.

Rating: 4 Unit Inter-Conference Game of the Week

Another win, another spread loss for the Trojans, who are in off stopping Utah's 2-point try in the L0:42, for a 28-27 win. Check Darnold in that one: 3 touchdowns and 0 interceptions. A rarity this year as he has 15 touchdowns with 9 interceptions for the season. The Irish come in 1 point from perfection and are +63 points ATS, holding all opponents below 21 points. I'll lay small spot.

Rating: 4 Unit Big-10 Game of the Week

Maryland has had their moments, to be sure (29 & 20 point covers vs Texas & Minnesota), but were mauled in each of their 3 losses (32½, 18, 13 point ATS misses), with a 769-177 rushing yard deficit. That being the case, the Badgers (264-79 rushing yards per game edge) could and should have a field day