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10-12-23 | Braves v. Phillies OVER 8.5 | 1-3 | Loss | -120 | 12 h 35 m | Show | |
Over 8.5 Braves/Phillies. Game 4 Totals Moneymaker. Games 943/944. 5:05 PM PST/8:05 PM EST. Well, my friends, to say this has been a strange postseason so far, would be an understatement. Just think of it, the Blue Jays, Rays, Orioles, Brewers, Dodgers, and Marlins are all gone. The first five of those departures have been a bit of a surprise. The American League Championship Series will be between the Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers. Meanwhile the Arizona Diamondbacks are laying and wait for the winner of the Philadelphia Phillies/Atlanta Braves series. Currently the Phillies own a 2-1 lead in this series. My friends, six of the last nine meetings between these two National League East rivals have gone over the total. This does include two of the three games played in the current series. These are two of the most explosive offenses in baseball. Coming into Game 4, the Braves have played to seven overs in their last 10 outings, while the Phillies have played to six overs in their last 10 contests. Obviously, as I mentioned earlier, these are two of the best offenses in baseball. Atlanta needs to win tonight to extend the series. And Philly wants to end this series tonight. It is the pitching matchups that I find very interesting. Spencer Strider and Ranger Suárez are scheduled. Overall, the Braves right-hander has done well during the regular season against Philadelphia. But he has an 0-2 record in two playoff starts against the Phillies, with a whopping ERA of 5.79. Coming into the start, although he is 3-0 his last three turns, he has an ERA of5.09. The Philadelphia right-hander also has done well against today's opponent. However, coming into today's contest, over his last three outings, despite being 2-0, he has a colossal ERA of 5.71. Not to mention his 5.45 ERA at home this season. Both teams desperately need to win tonight. The starters have been getting lit up of late. Take the over. Thank you. |
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10-12-23 | West Virginia -145 v. Houston | 39-41 | Loss | -145 | 10 h 22 m | Show | |
West Virginia on the moneyline. OM Play. Game 119. 4:00 PM PST/7:00 PM EST. West Virginia has been one of college football’s pleasant surprises so far this season going for 4-1, both straight up and against the spread. They opened the campaign off with a loss and no cover on the road a Penn State. They then followed that up with wins and covers against Duquesne and Pittsburgh. They started their Big 12 Conference play, winning both against Texas Tech at home and TCU on the road, outright as the underdog in both outings. On the other hand, Houston is heading in the opposite direction. They started the campaign off winning and covering at home against UTSA. But over the last four outings, they have been atrocious, losing and failing to cover three of four against the likes of Rice, TCU, and Texas Tech. Their only victory since early-September was against Sam Houston State. It is their losses in Big 12 play that caught my eye. They lost, 36-13 at home against the Horned Frogs and then on the road, 49-28 against the Red Raiders. Just for the record, the Mountaineers took down both of those Conference representatives. They beat Texas Tech, 20-13 at home and TCU, 24-21 on the road. The Cougars have gotten plowed defensively in conference play. They are particularly bad against the rush. This does not bode well as West Virginia is running the ball nearly 70% of the time. I look for the Mountaineers offense to grind down the already tired, Cougars defense, and move the chains. On the flipside, Houston isn't too much of a threat offensively. And let's face it, the West Virginia stop-unit has looked solid, allowing just 19.0 points per game. The Mountaineers have to keep their foot on the gas here. Their next five opponents are all teams they beat in previous meetings. If they stay focused, they have a real opportunity to compete for the Conference crown. Take West Virginia on the moneyline. Thank you. |
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10-10-23 | Orioles v. Rangers -133 | 1-7 | Win | 100 | 9 h 20 m | Show | |
Texas Rangers. Grand Slam. Game 926. 5:00 PM PST/8:00 PM EST. Texas knows a win here and they close out the series and get a little bit more time to rest, heal, and prepare for their next opponent. You may not realize this, but taking both Games 1 and 2 of this series, the Rangers have now taken five of the last six meetings with the Orioles this season. The pitching matchup of Kremer and Eovaldi, in my opinion, is a mismatch. The Orioles right hander is 0-1 with a 5.17 ERA in three career stats versus the Rangers. The Texas right-hander, in 18 career starts against Baltimore, is 8-2 with a 3.23 ERA. Both starters come into this matchup running hot. But playing Texas at home down two games to none, Baltimore has a lot of pressure on them. And folks, this team does not do well under pressure. Take the Rangers. Thank you. |
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10-10-23 | Coastal Carolina v. Appalachian State -5 | 27-24 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 46 m | Show | |
Appalachian State Mountaineers. Best Bet play. Game 102. 4:30 PM PST/7:30 PM EST. Appalachian State has taken four of the last six meetings going back to 2017, with Coastal Carolina. This season, the Chanticleers are falling a little bit short. Granted, they started their season covering the first three games, but they have since failed to cover their last two outings. And to be quite honest, they look pretty bad against both Georgia State, and Georgia Southern. Going 3-2 straight up and 2-2-1 against the spread, the Mountaineers aren’t exactly where they wanted to be at this point either. But I must tell you, they beat all the teams they should've beaten, and against the two that on paper are better than them, they covered both. Those were games against the Tar Heels and the Cowboys. They match up well here. Coastal Carolina has a decent quarterback, but no running game whatsoever. This doesn't bode well for the Chanticleers as the Mountaineers possess an extremely strong pass defense. On the flipside, not only does Appalachian State have an extremely good quarterback, they have one of the best running backs in the conference. They have the ability to control the tempo and the clock and move the chains here. Take the Mountaineers. Thank you. |
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10-09-23 | Packers +2.5 v. Raiders | 13-17 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 1 m | Show | |
Green Bay Packers. Game 475. 5:15 PM PST/7:15 PM EST. Green Bay had a few extra days to rest, heal, and prepare for this matchup tonight. Losing at home against division rival, Detroit will further motivate them to put forth a solid performance on national TV. What better team to face than Las Vegas. My friends, I know the Raiders team very well. I watch them during practices. I see them each home game. I can tell you this is not a very good team, no matter who is at the helm. Latest reports show Jimmy Garoppolo (check status) will be back under center. But guys, does it really matter? The offensive unit ranks 30th in scoring, averaging a mere, 15.5 points per game. They rank dead last in rushing. And without a solid ground attack in the league in today's game, a quarterback like Jimmy G is usually a sitting duck. They've already coughed the ball up 10 times as well. Meanwhile, defensively, their numbers are just as bad. They are allowing over 25.3 points per game and rank dead last, and for the record, that's 32nd in the league with just one take away. Jordan Love had a less than stellar (lol) performance last week. I expect him to bounce back here against a very beatable “D”. It's true, he also has one of the worst rushing attacks in football. However, they can put up points, they rarely turn the ball over, and he is a good passer. He has several solid receivers at his disposal. And I do think the ground game will get going a little bit here and give the quarterback some breathing room, keeping the Las Vegas defense honest. For everyone that likes trends out there: Green Bay has covered three of their four outings this season, which does include both road contests. Going back a bit, they've covered four in a row as a visitor. Meanwhile, Vegas has covered just one game in the 2023 campaigns thus far, failing to cover either of their two games played at home. I'll take the points with a Packers here. Thank you. |
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10-08-23 | Chiefs -3 v. Vikings | Top | 27-20 | Win | 100 | 24 h 36 m | Show |
Kansas City Chiefs. High Roller. Game 471. 1:25 pm pst/4:25 pm est. Following their season-opening loss in which they were shorthanded for sure, Kansas City has now rattled off three consecutive wins, going 2-1 against the spread. Meanwhile, on the other end of the spectrum, Minnesota opened the season up going 0-3, both straight up against the spread, but came up with a big win last week on the road at Carolina to also earn their first cover of the campaign. But I've got to be honest, my friends, their defense has been absolutely atrocious and beating the Panthers is no big achievement. A big mistake made by sports bettor's out there is judging a team by their previous performance. I can tell you the Chiefs did not play their best game last week when they did eke by the Jets on the road. This is a game they have to get back on track, get all their ducks in a row, and get their foot on the gas. Facing an inexperienced quarterback that just can't seem to get a grasp of the NFL in Bryce Young is a far cry from going up against the most accomplished quarterback in the league today in Patrick Mahomes. Don't expect the Vikings defense to have the same success here this week at all. As a matter of fact, they are in for a huge let down for sure. On the opposite side of the ball, the Kansas City defense has really been superb, allowing just 15.0 points per game. My friends, please remember that the Vikings offense ranks dead least in the league in turnovers. I expect that number to skyrocket and for them to keep their 32nd ranking in tact after this contest. I look for this game to get out of hand. Take Kansas City. Thank you. |
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10-08-23 | Eagles v. Rams +4 | 23-14 | Loss | -110 | 23 h 22 m | Show | |
Los Angeles Rams Touchdown play. Game 468. 1:05 pm pst/4:05 pm est. Guys I'm going to level with you. While, I think the Philadelphia Eagles are a good team. I mean obviously, they are at 4-0. I just don't think they're the same team they were even a season ago. I think this team is struggling a bit. And the oddsmakers are still treating them like the team they used to be. Yes, they are perfect so far this season. But let's take a look at some of their opponents: New England Patriots, Minnesota Vikings, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Washington Commanders (only one team with a winning record). Oh, by the way, they've only covered two of their four outings this season, too. The Los Angeles Rams are just 2-2 this season. However, they're a half a point away from covering all four outings. Let's start with some basics. First of all, the Eagles are traveling across the country. Jalen Hurts looks to be struggling. His numbers are certainly off from the season ago. And their defense has absolutely been atrocious. I mean come on folks, they allowed the Patriots to put up 20, the Vikings to put up 28, and the Commanders to put up 31. I see a major mismatch here between their 27th ranked pass defense and the explosive Rams passing offense, which ranks second in the NFL. On the flipside, I look for the seventh ranked pass defense of Los Angeles to wreak some havoc on Hurts and the 13th ranked passing attack in the league. I think the line is way off here. I think this is going to be a very tight game. To be honest with you, I feel Los Angeles has what it takes to possibly win this outright. But I will take four points at home with the Rams for sure. Thank you. |
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10-08-23 | Texans +2 v. Falcons | 19-21 | Push | 0 | 21 h 30 m | Show | |
Houston Texans. Bookie Buster. Game 453. 10:00 am pst/1:00 pm est. These two teams started the season very differently and now they’re heading in opposite directions again. The Atlanta Falcons started off the campaign winning their first two outings at home over both Carolina and Green Bay. But has since dropped road games against Detroit and Jacksonville. By the way, they failed to cover three in a row. The Houston Texans opened the season up with a road loss at Baltimore, and then a home loss against Indianapolis, only to win their next two games, the first on the road at Jacksonville, and the second at home against Pittsburgh. By the way, they've covered their last two outings. The last few weeks the Falcons defense have been nonexistent, while their offense has struggled badly. The opposite can be said for the Texans. Without question CJ Stroud is a quantum leap ahead of where Desmond Ridder. Stroud, who has 1,212 yards passing, six touchdowns, and zero interceptions, isn’t just producing, he is making zero mistakes. On the other hand, Ridder has only 744 yards passing, with only three touchdowns, and three interceptions. By the way, outside of running back, Bijan Robinson, Atlanta hasn't been too threatening offensively. Defensively, these teams have very similar statistics, however, one that stands out and certainly favors Houston is that they rank ninth against the pass, while Atlanta ranks dead last in the league at 32nd in passing. This is huge, my friends. Football is streaky right now. The Texans are streaking. Take Houston. Thank you. |
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10-08-23 | Titans -135 v. Colts | 16-23 | Loss | -135 | 20 h 24 m | Show | |
Tennessee Titans on the moneyline. Consensus play. Game 457. 10:00 am pst/1:00 pm pst. Guys, I am going to keep this analysis just like me, short and sweet (lol). Tennessee's defense has very quickly become one of the toughest in the NFL. They are allowing just 17.5 points per game and have held some very good offenses in check. I look for their aggressive stop-unit to go after the mistake-prone, Anthony Richardson and wreak some havoc. On the flipside, running back extraordinaire, Derrick Henry is back to doing what he does best. With him carrying much of the workload, he will keep the Colts defense honest, and on the field. Oh, by the way, Tennessee has won and covered the last five meetings in the series. Take the Titans on the money line just in case. Thank you. |
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10-08-23 | Jaguars v. Bills -5.5 | Top | 25-20 | Loss | -110 | 17 h 8 m | Show |
Buffalo Bills. No Limit Game 452. 6:30 AM PST/9:30 AM EST. Guys, I am well aware that Jacksonville has become a fan favorite in London. And they did not have to travel last week following their win against Atlanta across the pond. But Buffalo has revenge in their eyes. These two teams met at Wembley stadium in 2015 when the Jaguars came out victorious, 34-31. Losing doesn't sit well with the Bills. Speaking of the team, following their season-opening embarrassing loss on national TV to a jets team minus Aaron Rodgers, the team has now won and covered three consecutive outings against some solid competition. In all sincerity, the Jaguars haven't had to face an opponent as complete as the Bills yet this season. Trevor Lawrence is struggling. And now has to line up against one of the most ferocious stop-units in the NFL. As a matter fact, Buffalo ranks fourth against the pass sixth in total yards allowed, second in points scored, and first in takeaways, snagging 11 already. And now that Josh Allen is back on track and doing what he does, I see him absolutely dissecting the 21st ranked pass defense of Jacksonville. This game is going to get out of hand while Buffalo gets their revenge. Take the Bills. Thank you. |
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10-07-23 | Diamondbacks v. Dodgers -195 | 11-2 | Loss | -195 | 13 h 57 m | Show | |
Los Angeles Dodgers. Best bet. Game 908. 6:20 PM PST/9:20 PM EST. Normally, I don't put out games this high of a price. But we are working with a limited amount of contests on the card due to the postseason. And win is a win is a win. Once again, the Dodgers have dominated the National League this season. They took the West with ease, finishing 16.0-games ahead of the Diamondbacks, at 100-62. Obviously, Los Angeles has dominated most opponents this season. And Arizona is one of those teams. Just recently, they have taken five consecutive meetings over their division opponent. There are so many reasons why I like the Dodgers here. But one of the most significant reasons is today's starting pitchers. Merrill Kelly and Clayton Kershaw are scheduled. Throw out the Arizona right-hander’s numbers this season. Although they're decent, they're not great. But something you should definitely be aware of is the fact that in 16 career regular season starts versus LA, he is 0-11 with a 5.49 ERA. We can talk about Kershaw's numbers this season as he was 13-5 with a 2.46 ERA overall, which includes a 7-1, 1.58 ERA record at home. But even more impressive is his career numbers against Arizona. The seasoned veteran, in 44 career regular season starts against the Diamondbacks, is 22-12 with a 2.73 ERA. Guys this game is going to get ugly. The Dodgers want to end this series quickly and rest up for the next opponent in the NLCS. Take Los Angeles. Thank you. |
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10-07-23 | Fresno State -5.5 v. Wyoming | 19-24 | Loss | -112 | 29 h 45 m | Show | |
Fresno State Bulldogs. High Roller. Game 369. 5:00 PM PST/8;00 PM EST. Following their season-opening outright win as nearly a two-touchdown underdog at home against Texas Tech, there was a lot of excitement in the Wyoming camp. Granted, they won three of their last four outings, but they have really failed to impress me for sure. They played Texas tough for nearly three quarters a few weeks back, But, then the Longhorns went to town in the fourth quarter outscoring them, 21-0 to get the 31-10 win and no cover. If you're keeping records, please note that Wyoming has failed to cover their last three at home. Fresno State enters this matchup at 5-0 and ranked 24th in the nation. They have faced several good opponents in Purdue and Arizona State, winning and covering both of those contests, one as an underdog and one as a slight favorite. The other games that were huge favorites of 30, 27.5, and 25.5. Head-to-head with the Cowboys, the Bulldogs have now won and covered four consecutive meetings going back to 2017. However, the two most recent meetings, the last two seasons, they won 17-0 and 30-0. The matchups in this game heavily favor Fresno State. This is a team, granted that does not run the ball very well, but they rank 14th in the nation in passing, average over 36.4 points per game, and have yet to turn the ball over. I just don't see the very lackluster, very mediocre defense of Wyoming slowing them down, let alone stopping them. On the flipside, the Cowboys can't pass the ball at all. They rank 127th in that category. They rely solely upon the run, of which they do adequately. If there is one major mismatch here, it is their ground game going up against the 16th ranked rush defense of the Bulldogs. Overall, Fresno State allows a mere 17.0 points per game and has already snagged eight turnovers. This game isn't even close. It gets out of hand. Lay the short price with the Bulldogs. Thank you. |
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10-07-23 | Notre Dame -6.5 v. Louisville | 20-33 | Loss | -107 | 29 h 37 m | Show | |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Crusher. 333. 4:30 PM PST/7:30 PM EST. Louisville might be 5-0, but this week they're currently ranked 25th in the nation. What does that tell you? It tells you they haven't played anybody good yet. And yet they've only covered two games so far this season. This is a major step up in class for the Cardinals, as they face a Fighting Irish opponent that that has faced some good opposition already. They covered against Ohio State a few weeks ago and played them extremely tough as the game came down to the final minutes. They followed that loss up by dominating Duke on the road a week ago. The Fighting Irish rank 10th in the nation, being the only team in the top-10 with a loss. They cannot afford another one. Therefore, I don't see them taking their foot off the gas here and easing up a bit even though they have the Trojans on deck. This is a game they have to rev the engines from start to finish and get some style points from the pollsters. Prior to the season starting, many thought Louisville will have one of the most-explosive offenses in college football. But only putting up 21 points against Indiana and 13 points against NC State tells me a lot about this offensive unit. And they have yet to face a defense as ferocious as they're going to line up against this week in the Notre Dame stop-unit, which has allowed just 13.0 points per game. I just don't see the out of sync QB, Jack Plummer having too much success in the air here. I do see him adding to his six INT's already. On the flipside, look for the Notre Dame well-balanced “O” to move the chains at will, get into the red zone, and put points on the board. In my opinion, they should be favored by double-digits. So, let’s lay the short price here and take the Fighting Irish. Thank you. |
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10-07-23 | Michigan -17.5 v. Minnesota | Top | 52-10 | Win | 100 | 28 h 15 m | Show |
Michigan Wolverines. Oddsmakers mistake. Game 401. 4:30 PM PST/7:30 PM EST. My friends, Michigan is sitting pretty right now. They are a perfect 5-0, ranked second in the nation in the polls, and don't have a very tough opponent for quite a while until November 11, when they face Penn State. Normally you would think that you don't want to lay this type of wood when they have several weeks of pushover opposition upcoming. But they can't let themselves get stale, that's for sure. They also can’t put in a lackluster performance in which a result might be drop in the polls. These days style points mean a lot my friends. They have dominated Minnesota, taking nine of the last 10 meetings straight up, covering eight of those 10, which includes wins and covers in the last two meetings. Speaking of the Golden Gophers, they got their first cover since last December last week, against the Ragin' Cajuns. This is a team that has really not impressed at all. They couldn't cover against Nebraska, Eastern, Michigan, North Carolina, or Northwestern. It was the last two games that I really focused on. Granted, they were on the road in both of those outings, but they got crushed at the hands of the Tar Heels offense, and then against the very mediocre Wildcats, they were just simply outplayed. The Wolverines possess one of the most well-balanced offensive units in college football. They average over 34.4 points per game and they've only committed one turnover. Defensively, they are the top stop-unit in the nation, allowing a mere 6.0 points per game, ranking 11th against the pass and 14th against the rush. By the way, they've already snagged five takeaways, too. This game will get seriously out of hand. But remember it's only the second game back for Coach Harbaugh, and last week against Nebraska on the road, they devoured the Cornhuskers, 45-7. This team will go above and beyond with their coach back on the sidelines to crush the Golden Gophers. As I mentioned earlier, style points mean a lot right now, especially being they’re playing some less than great opposition in the upcoming schedule. Take Michigan. Thank you. |
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10-07-23 | Kentucky +15 v. Georgia | 13-51 | Loss | -110 | 28 h 5 m | Show | |
Kentucky Wildcats. Shocker. Game 329. 4:00 PM PST/7:00 PM EST. With all due respect to the Georgia Bulldogs, how did they really earn the number one spot this season? In my opinion they really haven't impressed me all that much. Yes, they are a very good team. But this is a team that has only covered one of their five outings, and that was against Ball State my friends. They failed to cover against Tennessee-Martin, South Carolina, UAB, and most recently, Auburn. But in all sincerity, I'm not sold on their offense, folks. One thing I know about the Kentucky Wildcats, they have a real-deal defense. Not only that my friends, but they very quietly have accumulated a record of 5-0 straight, up covering four of their five outings this season. They too, won and covered against Ball State, along with victories and ATS wins for us against Akron, Vanderbilt, and Florida. They did not cover as they took it easy and let their foot off the gas against Eastern Kentucky. They certainly impressed me shutting down Florida's “O” a week ago. This is a team holding opponents to just 75.8 rushing yards per game. The rush is not a strength of the Bulldogs. But if they can slow down the rush, they can certainly get to quarterback, beck and force some mistakes. Offensively, the Wildcats, leave a lot to be desired, but they don't make many mistakes, and they do have a more than adequate ground game. With an offense that makes very few mistakes, a decent ground attack, and a ferocious stop-unit, I think this game is going to be a lot closer than the 14.5-point spread. Take the Wildcats. Thank you. |
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10-07-23 | Phillies v. Braves -195 | 3-0 | Loss | -195 | 10 h 50 m | Show | |
Atlanta Braves. Double Play. Game 902. 3:05 PM PST/6:05 PM EST. Normally, I don't put out games this high of a price. But we are working with a limited amount of contests on the card due to the postseason. And win is a win is a win. Once again, the Atlanta Braves in my opinion, has played the most solid and consistent baseball all season. They have dominated just about every opponent they have faced in 2023. That includes the Philadelphia Phillies. Just going back till the end of May, the Braves have taken seven in the last 10 meetings with the Phillies. They also happen to be one of the best home teams in all of the Majors. Today's pitching matchup is scheduled to be Ranger Suárez and Spencer Strider. The Philadelphia left-hander possesses some good numbers, and has done well in his limited, postseason appearances, but just doesn't possess the numbers, the Atlanta, right-hander possesses. It's hard to argue with a 20-5 record with a 3.86 ERA. Lol. FYI guys, the Braves have scored five or more runs in nine of their last 10 games. Not only do they have solid pitching, their lineup is also one of the most explosive in all of baseball. Take Atlanta. Thank you. |
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10-07-23 | Rangers v. Orioles -139 | 3-2 | Loss | -139 | 6 h 9 m | Show | |
Baltimore Orioles. Grand Slam. Game 904. 10:00 AM PST/1:00 PM EST. While Texas has played well this season, one place they have struggled, is on the road. They must go into Camden Yards and play one of the best home teams in all of baseball. Going back to last season, Baltimore has taken seven of the last 10 meetings in this American League rivalry. Today's starters are Andrew Heaney and Kyle Bradish. The Ranger’s left-hander is 10-6 with a 4.15 ERA on the campaign. And in seven career appearances, which includes six starts against the Orioles, he is 2-3 with a whopping ERA of 7.63. The Baltimore right-hander is 12-7 with a 2.83 ERA in 2023. In three career games against Texas, he is 0-0 with a 1.35 ERA. However, in August and September he is on a 6-1 run with a 2.09 ERA in 11 starts during the two months. The Texas starter is making just his second start back after being in the bullpen for several weeks. To be honest with you, he hasn't gone more than four or five innings in months. I like the situation here for the home team. Take Baltimore. Thank you. |
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10-06-23 | Nebraska +3.5 v. Illinois | 20-7 | Win | 100 | 14 h 41 m | Show | |
Nebraska Cornhuskers. Friday Night Lights. Game 317. 5:00 PM PST/8:00 PM EST. Yes, it's true, both teams sit a 2-3 straight up this season. It is also true, neither has been very impressive. However, I just can't see Illinois laying points to any opponent out there. This is a team that hasn't covered a game since November of last season. They have also failed to cover five consecutive games played at home. Nebraska's played very competitively for most of the season until last week’s, 45-7 loss at the hands of Michigan at home. But I think we can all agree, the Wolverines are one of the top teams in the country and taking a beating from them shouldn't warrant too much shame. I'll look for them to bounce back here. You may not realize this because their numbers overall aren’t very impressive, but the Cornhuskers rank 15th nationally in rushing, averaging over 209.0 yards per game on the ground. They have the ability to control the tempo on the clock and keep the Fighting Illini’s “not so fighting defense” on the field, and their offense of it. One more item folks, they also possess the nation’s 15th ranked run defense. Thus, getting Illinois lackluster offense off the field in a hurry. I like the line here. Take Nebraska. Thank you. |
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10-04-23 | Blue Jays v. Twins -128 | 0-2 | Win | 100 | 6 h 10 m | Show | |
Minnesota Twins. Grand Slam. Game 956. 1:35 PM, PST/4:35 PM EST. Minnesota ended an 18-game winless streak in the postseason yesterday by taking down Toronto, 3-1. The pressure is off the Twins now, and they can start looking towards the future as opposed to worrying about the past. José Berrios and Sonny Gray are schedule starters in Game 2. The Blue Jays right-hander is 11-12 with a 3.65 ERA in 32 starts this season. As you may recall, he spent six seasons with Minny. In five outings against his former team, he is a respectful 3-1, but does have any ERA of 4.03. The Twins right-hander is 8-8 with a 2.79 ERA in 32 starts during the regular season. He finished very strong to close out the season, sporting a 1.54 ERA and his final seven turns. He is 4-4 in 15 career appearances, which includes 14 starts against the Blue Jays. But owns a much more respectable ERA of 2.91 in those appearances. In four career playoff starts with both Oakland and New York, Gray has an ERA of 2.95. Both on the mound and at the plate Minnesota outclasses Toronto. Take the Twins. Thank you. |
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10-03-23 | Diamondbacks v. Brewers -172 | 6-3 | Loss | -172 | 8 h 23 m | Show | |
Milwaukee Brewers Double Play. Game 950. 4:05 PM PST/7:05 PM EST. Maybe Arizona took four of the six meetings against Milwaukee this season, but come the playoffs, it is a whole different monster. Entering today’s matchup, the Brewers have won for their last five while the Diamondbacks are on a four-game cold streak. In my opinion, there is no comparison between today’s starting pitchers. Corbin Burns, who has a 10-8 record with a 3.39 ERA this season, has been solid the entire campaign. Brandon Pfaadt, who is 3-9 with a 5.72 ERA on the campaign, has been spotty at best. An added factor is Arizona just 41-40 away from home this season, while Milwaukee is a whopping, 49-32 at home. This may be a high price, but you don’t pay juice on the winner. Take the Brewers. Thank you. |
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10-03-23 | Blue Jays +100 v. Twins | 1-3 | Loss | -100 | 6 h 58 m | Show | |
Toronto Blue Jays. Best Bet. Game 947. 1:35 PM PST/4:35 PM EST. These two teams have split six meetings this season. However, Toronto has taken two of the three meetings played in Minnesota. Granted, the Twins were a little more impressive in the last few weeks of the campaign, but the Blue Jays are one of the most impressive road teams in baseball this season, sporting a 46-35 away record. Something else I think is very important here; Minnesota’s last postseason victory was in October of 2014. They have lost 18 consecutive playoff games since. Starting pitchers today are Kevin Gausman, and Pablo Lopez. Gausman has made seven post season starts, while Lopez has only made one appearance in his career in the playoffs. I’ve said before, and I will say it again, postseason experience is huge. Take the Blue Jays. Thank you. |
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10-03-23 | Rangers +142 v. Rays | 4-0 | Win | 142 | 5 h 34 m | Show | |
Texas Rangers. Grand Slam. Game 943. 12:05 PM PST/3:05 PM EST Texas has taken four of the six meetings this season against Tampa Bay. While both teams enter today’s match up on a 6-4 run, I feel the starting pitching gives the visitor a significant advantage. Jordan Montgomery and Tyler Glasnow are scheduled today. Offensively, the Rangers have as good or better numbers than the Rays. But going back to the pitching, Montgomery has been solid down the stretch, going 2-0 to 0.67 ERA over past four starts, allowing just 19 hits in 27 innings pitch. He has made two career postseason appearances, which includes one start, sporting an ERA of 1.35. Glasnow is 10-7 with a 3.53 ERA, being hit or miss in the month of September, going 3-3 with a 4.86 ERA in six outings. Over his career, he has had a lot of problems come playoff time, he is just 2-5 with a whopping ERA 5.75 and nine starts in the postseason. While their career numbers against today’s opponent, definitely favors Glasnow, but come to playoffs, it is a whole different monster. And I just don’t see him being successful in the postseason. And just for the record, three of his last four turns during the regular season, he got plowed for 14 runs. Take the ‘dog here. Take the Rangers. Thank you. |
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10-02-23 | Seahawks -120 v. Giants | 24-3 | Win | 100 | 48 h 20 m | Show | |
Seattle Seahawks on the moneyline. MNF WINNER. Game 279. 5:15 PM PST/8:15 PM EST. I think we can all agree that the Giants struggle on nationally televised games, particularly against solid opponents. Granted, the team is dealing with some injuries. But they are just 1-2 SU, failing to cover all three outings thus far this season. They opened the campaign up suffering a devastating loss at home against the Cowboys, 40-0. They then went on the road and eked by with a three-point victory over the Cardinals. There was some hype coming out of their camp following the win. Then they came back down to Earth, getting crushed in San Francisco at the hands of the 49ers, 30-12. Despite having a few extra days off to rest, heal, and prepare it is most likely they will once again be without running back, Saquon Barkley (check status). As of this post, technically, he is a gametime decision. The one positive note for New York is that they should see the return of left tackle, Andrew Thomas. The Giants have yielded 12 sacks already. Quarterback, Daniel Jones has been knocked around quite a bit, and seems to be running for his life regularly (LOL). Offensively, New York possesses one of the worst units in football, ranking 31st in points scored, averaging just 14.3 points per game. They’ve also turned the ball over five times in just three contests. Defensively, their statistics are just as dismal, ranking 30th in points allowed, getting plowed for over 32.7 points per game. To add insult to injury, their so-called stop-unit hasn’t recorded a single takeaway. The Seahawks opened up the campaign at home with an ugly loss to the Rams, 30-13. They then went on the road to take down a very talented opponent, beating the Lions, 37-31. Last week at home, they got another win and cover against the Panthers. With a well-balanced offense, Seattle ranks fourth in the NFL in scoring, accounting for over 29.0 points per game, while only turning the ball over once. Their defense leaves a lot to be desired. However, a bright spot is ranking sixth in the League against the rush. If you recall, they took down the Giants at home last season, 27-13 to give them their fifth ATS cover against the G-Men over the last six meetings. Seattle is a better team on both sides of the ball and comes into this Monday Night matchup riding two consecutive wins and covers. Take the Seahawks on the money line. Thank you. |
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10-01-23 | Patriots v. Cowboys -6 | Top | 3-38 | Win | 100 | 48 h 34 m | Show |
Dallas Cowboys. Consensus Play. Game 274. 1:25 PM PST/4:25 EST. My friends, I think the line is a little off here. I think it should be closer to a -9 or even -10. Yes, I know Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots got a win ND cover last week on the road against the Jets. But haven’t they beat them like 15 straight times? Let’s look at their performance prior to last week when they beat a Jets team with a shaky quarterback. They opened up the season losing, 25-20 at home against Philadelphia, and then followed it up also at home, losing to Miami, 24-17. Last week’s win and cover was a rarity. That was their first win since January 1. And that was the first cover since December 12 of last year. I know “the Hoodie” is an amazing coach. But he just doesn’t have the personnel any more, my friends. Let’s look at Dallas. They opened up the campaign annihilating the New York Giants on the road, 40-0, then followed that up with a Week 2 win at home against the New York Jets, 30-10. Last week as an 11-point favorite, they lost outright on the road to Arizona, 28-16. This is a perfect “bounce back” situation for the Cowboys. I know they took a serious blow when they lost CB, Trevon Diggs. But this team is loaded and they have a lot of play makers on defense. I mean they rank third in points allowed, yielding just 12.7 points per game. They’ve already snagged seven takeaways as well. They are a little bit better against the pass than they are against the rush. But let’s face it, the New England 26th ranked scoring offense…to put it very simply, is lackluster. I doubt Mac Jones will have any success in the air here, even without Diggs in the secondary. And in all sincerity, their rushing attack isn’t very threatening. Defensively, they put up some decent numbers overall. But they did give up 25 points to the Eagles and 24 points to the Dolphins. Last week when they only allowed the Jets to put up 10 points…well guys, that’s the Jets. I see Dallas bouncing back with authority here getting the win and cover at home. By the way, the Patriots are just 1-3 ATS their last four on the road, while the Cowboys are 7-2 ATS their last nine games played in their house. Take Dallas. Thank you. |
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10-01-23 | Ravens v. Browns -140 | Top | 28-3 | Loss | -140 | 125 h 16 m | Show |
Cleveland Browns on the moneyline. NO LIMIT Play. Game 260. Sunday, October 1, 2023. 10:00 AM PST/1:00PM PM EST. The Cincinnati Bengals were predicted to run away with the AFC North. After three games into the regular season, they dwell in the division cellar at 1-2. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens, and Cleveland Browns are all tied at 2-1. This past Monday night, the Bengals eked by the Rams, 19-16, still not showing much. This upcoming week Cincinnati will go up against Tennessee, while Pittsburgh faces Houston. This is an ideal opportunity for Cleveland to beat a division rival and make a statement to the rest of the AFC North. This is an interesting matchup as the Browns have won and covered two of the last three meetings with the Ravens, which includes the most recent matchup, last December, 13-3. Losing running back, Nick Chubb is a significant blow to Cleveland. They did pick up a well-known face in ball-carrier, Kareem Hunt last week to combine with RB, Jerome Ford. However, their ground game really couldn’t get it going in their 27-3 victory at home against Tennessee. They must establish the run here. And I feel they will. It seems each year they possess one of the top rushing offenses in the NFL. One thing for sure, they can still score points. They have accounted for 24.3 points per game thus far this season. And when you have Deshaun Watson as your quarterback, you know he’s going to also keep defenses honest with his legs. No matter what, their defense once again is ferocious. As of post, they rank number one in overall yards allowed, number one passing yards allowed, number two in rushing yards allowed, and number one in points allowed. The stop-unit is the reason why they have won two games already. Their offense did cough the ball up quite a bit through Games 1 and 2. But reports are head coach, Kevin Stefanski was pleased after this past Sunday’s victory as Watson did not throw any INT’s and the team only lost one fumble. They are definitely improving. The Ravens, despite a winning record, have looked quite lackluster this season. They took down the Texans, and did beat a banged-up, Joe Burrow and the Bengals on the road. But just couldn’t do anything right against the mediocre, Colts this past weekend, losing 22-19. I think they are in real trouble here this upcoming week. Just looking at last week’s numbers, Lamar Jackson, accounted for 303 of their 364 total yards of offense. Facing a defense like they are going to face this week I feel Jackson’s numbers will plummet. The Browns DC, Jim Schwartz is a pretty sharp guy, and he certainly has the personnel to throw a lot of different schemes at Jackson and force mistakes. Going back to last season, Cleveland is 5-1, both straight and against the spread their last six games played at home. Playing at Cleveland Browns Stadium, in front of some of the loudest, rowdiest, and most loyal fans, against a hated rival is going to be an added factor for the Browns here. There is no love lost between these teams. I feel the Ravens are in big trouble. Just in case the number moves, take Cleveland on the money line. Thank you. |
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10-01-23 | Dolphins v. Bills -145 | Top | 20-48 | Win | 100 | 44 h 10 m | Show |
Buffalo Bills on the money line. Bookie Buster. Game 254. 10:00 AM PST/1:00 PM EST. Guys, last week I was all over Miami in their 70-20 blowout at home against Denver. Yes, it’s true, they have won all three of their outings this year, both straight up and against the spread. And going back to last year, they have covered six consecutive outings. But after last week’s massacre, they are in a huge “letdown” mode here as they must face the very dangerous Buffalo bills. I know the Dolphins play the Bills very tough, as all three of last year’s matchups we’re settled by three or less points. However, there is no place for Miami to go but down following last week’s performance. Please understand this will be the Dolphins third road trip in the last four weeks. And playing up in Orchard Park is always a tough task for any visitor. Their season-opening loss on the road on Monday Night Football to the Jets without Aaron Rodgers, motivated the Bills to then go out and destroy the Raiders at home, 38-10, and then go on the road and shred the Commanders, 37-3. That Week 1 MNF game raised a lot of concerns about Josh Allen and the team in general, as they turned the ball over again and again. However, their last two contests, they’ve only coughed the ball up once. And their defense has really stepped up.Miami’s statistics are a bit skewed due to their blow out of Denver last week. In just about every offensive category, they top the NFL. But they’ve also turned the ball over three times on offense against some less than stellar defenses. And to be quite honest, their defense leaves a lot to be desired. This is by far the best offense and the best defense they have had to face yet this season. Buffalo ranks second in the league in scoring and second in the league in points allowed. I doubt very much the Dolphins will be able to slow down Josh Allen and the juggernaut, which is the Bills “O”. On the flipside, the Buffalo stop-unit has looked absolutely ferocious, topping the league with nine takeaways, and only allowing 11.7 points per game. The clock strikes midnight for Cinderella here and the carriage will turn back in to a pumpkin. Just in case the line moves, let’s err on the side of caution and play Buffalo on the money line. Thank you. |
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09-30-23 | Oregon -27 v. Stanford | 42-6 | Win | 100 | 42 h 1 m | Show | |
Oregon. High Roller. Game 173. 3:30 PM PST/6:30 PM EST.
As of post, there are currently six teams in the Pac-12 ranked in the top-25 in the nation. There are also five teams in the Conference, that has started the season off at 4-0. This week, Oregon faces Stanford. In my opinion, the Pac-12’s preseason highest-touted team, USC, although is very strong, has a defense that is very beatable. This is the Ducks last opportunity to fine-tune their skills before serious conference competition. They have the Huskies up next. This is a team that has no problems running up scores. So far this season they’ve been favorites of 48, 4.5, 38, and 21.5, covering all four outings. Meanwhile, the Conference’s worst team, the Stanford Cardinal are 1-3 overall, which does include an 0-2 record in Pac-12 play. They opened the season with a respectable win and cover on the road at Hawaii. Then got shredded by USC, and believe it or not, Sacramento State, before losing a tight one at home against Arizona. Last year’s meeting saw Oregon shred Stanford at home, 45-27. That marked the third win and cover for the Ducks over the Cardinal in the last four meetings. Quarterback Nix, looks like he has found a home at the helm of the Oregon offense. So far this season he has a 79.4 completion percentage, thrown for over 1,169 yards, with 11 TDs and just one INT. He has an arsenal of receivers at his disposal along with a trio a very solid ball-carriers. As a matter of fact, running backs, Irving, James, and Whittington have combined for over 660 yards rushing and 11 TDs on the ground. The defensive of Oregon is almost as impressive, as their stop-unit ranks 10th against the pass, 33rd against the rush, and 17th nationally in points allowed, yielding just 13.3 points per game. Oh, by the way, going back to their offense, every aspect of it ranks in the top-10 in the nation, while not turning the ball over at all. My friends, in all sincerity Stanford is atrocious. They can’t score offensively and they can’t stop anyone defensively. I look for Nix to have his finest performance of the season thus far against the 126th ranked pass defense of Stanford. In an era where style points count for something in the polls, look for Oregon to light up Stanford like it’s the Fourth of July. Take the Ducks. Thank you. |
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09-30-23 | LSU -140 v. Ole Miss | Top | 49-55 | Loss | -140 | 41 h 22 m | Show |
LSU on the moneyline. OM PLAY. Game 201. 3:00 PM PST/6:00 PM EST. My friends, this game caught my eye the moment the lines came out. And I’ve got to tell you, every day that I’ve looked at this matchup since, I’ve liked it more and more. Following their season-opening loss on the road at Florida State, LSU has rattled off three consecutive wins, going 2-1 against the spread. At 3-1 straight up, Mississippi’s record in my opinion can be a bit misleading. They played Mercer, Tulane, and Georgia Tech before losing to Alabama. In all sincerity, I think they got a little bit lucky, against both the Green Wave and Yellow Jackets matchups. The Tigers took last year’s meeting at home, 45-20. Dual-threat quarterback, Jaden Daniels is putting up some serious numbers. He leads an offense that ranks 10th in the nation in scoring, averaging over 42.8 points per game. This is a unit that does not turn the ball over, while they rank in the top-10 in both total yards and passing yards, and 37th in rushing yards. They will control the clock and keep their opponents defense on the field. The Rebels just don’t have the ground game to keep the Tigers defense honest and control the tempo at all. I just don’t see Mississippi keeping pace offensively with LSU here. Take the Tigers on the moneyline. Thank you. |
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09-30-23 | Georgia -14 v. Auburn | 27-20 | Loss | -110 | 39 h 56 m | Show | |
Georgia. VI MOVE. Game191. 12:30 PM PST/3:30 PM EST. Believe it or not, Georgia is one of only three undefeated teams left in the SEC. The nation’s top-ranked team needs to pile up victories and pile them up with big margins for sure. What a better team to face than Auburn. The Bulldogs have had their way with the Tigers, taking six in a row and nine of the last 10 meetings, both straight up and against the spread. Just going back, the last three years, Georgia has won by margins of 21, 24, and 32 points. Don’t put too much stock in the fact that this team has only covered one of their four games this season. None of those pointspreads were less than 26 points. They had each of the games won and started pulling starters out. This is a Conference matchup and with the Kentucky Wildcats up next, I expect the Georgia Bulldogs to flex their muscles and show the rest of the Conference that they deserve to be the top team in it as well as in the country. The Tigers started the season off winning three straight before stepping up in class on the road and getting embarrassed, 27-10 at the hands of the Aggies in College Station. That no cover marked the third consecutive for Auburn as they couldn’t cover in the SU win on the road at Cal and also failed to cover a big pointspread at home against Samford. While they’re defense seems to be adequate. They have not faced an offense of the caliber that they will face here this week. On the flipside, I doubt very much they’re going to move the chains at all against the stout, 10th ranked Georgia “D”, which has allowed just 11.3 points per game. One more item that has really stood out to me: the Bulldogs defense has snagged seven takeaways. Meanwhile, the Tigers offense have already coughed the ball up four times. Look for the Georgia defense to create some turnovers here and capitalize them with ease. Take the Bulldogs. Thank you. |
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09-29-23 | Louisville -3 v. NC State | 13-10 | Push | 0 | 22 h 53 m | Show | |
Louisville. Friday Night Lights Play. Game 113. 4:00 PM PST/7:00 PM EST. Louisville is only one of two ACC teams to have started this season off 2-0 in Conference play and 4-0 overall. Going back to last season, the Cardinals have won five consecutive outings SU. While NC State is off to a 3-1 start, they have been pointspread poison, failing to cover all four outings thus far this season. This is nothing new for the Wolfpack, as they have failed to cover five in a row and eight of the last 10 going back to last October. The only bright spot for the team has been their rushing game. However, sometimes statistics can be very deceiving. They piled up yardage on the ground against both Connecticut and VMI. I doubt they will have the same success against a very stout, Louisville defense, which has only allowed 19.0 points per game. Offensively, I don’t see how the Wolfpack can slow down, let alone stop the well-balanced offense of the Cardinals, which are accounting for over 43.0 points per game. The 1-2 punch of quarterback, Jack Plummer and running back, Jawhar Jordan will not just move the chains at will, but will light up the scoreboard here. Louisville just has too much fire power. And to be honest, they know if they play things right, they have a chance at competing for the Conference crown. Take the Cardinals. Thank you. |
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09-28-23 | Lions -129 v. Packers | 34-20 | Win | 100 | 10 h 49 m | Show | |
Detroit Lions on the money line. Touchdown play. Game 101. 5:15 PM PST/8:15 PM EST. Ya’ know my friends, I keep reading about “drinking the blue Kool-Aid.” But the Detroit Lions have been winning for a while now. And as far as covering games, they have been money. So don’t be ashamed if you walk around with blue stains around your lips from drinking the blue Kool-Aid (lol). Granted, both teams are 2-1 straight up this season, while the Lions have covered two of their three contests, and the Packers all three of their outings. You know, for quite a while, the Packers had their way in this series. However, Detroit has now won and covered the last three meetings against their division rival. Not only that, but this past January, they took their first overall meeting in Green Bay in quite a while. My friends, the worm has turned. The Lions overcame quite a bit last week in their 20-6 win and cover over the Falcons at home. They were a little banged up, didn’t really do too well on third down conversions, had a turnover, and yet they still dominated a formidable opponent. On the other hand, looking at the Green Bay victory at home against New Orleans last Sunday, they only started moving to chains and putting points on the board, after quarterback, Derek Carr went down for the Saints. While, both teams are dealing with some key players that a questionable tonight (check status), I just fell on both sides of the ball, the Lions are a bit stronger. I don’t feel Green Bay quarterback, Jordan Love is reading defenses as much as the team would’ve liked at this point. And without an adequate rushing game, I feel Detroit will put a lot of pressure on him and force mistakes. Speaking of mistakes, in the last three meetings between these two teams, the Packers are -8 in turnover margin. Lions head coach, Dan Campbell is a pretty sharp guy who knows how to get the most out of his personnel. And by the way, he is 10-2 against division opponents straight up the last 12. As both teams are 2-1, while the Vikings and Bears are sitting at 0-3 in the NFC North, Detroit has a real opportunity to take hold of the division. Take the Lions on the money line just to err on the side of caution. Thank you. |
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09-26-23 | Nationals v. Orioles -1.5 | 0-1 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 10 m | Show | |
Baltimore Orioles on the run line. Double Play. Game 980. 3:35 PM PST/6:35 PM EST. With just a handful of games left in the regular season, the Baltimore Orioles, which have earned a postseason spot already, sit 2.5 games ahead of the Tampa Bay Rays in first place of the American League East. They have won two in a row and six of their last nine outings. This season, they have taken both meetings with the Washington Nationals. And going back a bit, they have taken eight of the last nine overall matchups with their National League East rival. Let’s face it, the Nationals started making vacation plans for October a while ago (lol). While they are a dismal, 35-41 on the road this season, the Orioles are a very impressive, 45-30 at home. Scheduled starters today are Josiah Gray and Kyle Bradish. The Washington right-hander is 8-12 with a 4.00 ERA on the campaign. The team has dropped three of his last four outings. The Baltimore right-hander is 11-7 with a 3.01 ERA in 2023. And the team has won seven of his last nine turns. I look for the explosive Orioles offense to light up the Washington pitching staff here. Take the Baltimore on the run line. Thank you |
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09-25-23 | Eagles v. Bucs +5 | 25-11 | Loss | -110 | 33 h 33 m | Show | |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers. MNF GOM. Game 478. 4:15 PMPST/7:15PM EST. Granted, Philadelphia is 2-0 this season. But in all sincerity, they really haven’t impressed me too much. Their defense has allowed 24.0 points per game against the likes of New England and Minnesota. I understand they own one of the top rushing offenses in football right now. But the Tampa Bay run defense has been stellar, yielding just 54.0 yards per game on the ground. I don’t have too much faith in Jalen Hurts and the NFL’s 29th ranked passing unit. And they must face a frustrating “D” that has already snagged five takeaways. In my opinion, the Buccaneers wins against the Vikings and Bears having more impressive. Offensively, it’s tough to put any real faith in Baker Mayfield. However, this unit has not turned the ball over yet, which is huge. By the way, the Eagles are just 4-10 ATS their last 14 as a road favorite. And going back to the start of last season, away from home, they are a dismal, 3-7 ATS overall. This game does include last year’s Super Bowl. Home ‘dog on Monday night is the way to go. Take the Buccaneers. Thank you. |
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09-24-23 | Patriots -145 v. Jets | 15-10 | Win | 100 | 36 h 53 m | Show | |
New England Patriots. Consensus. Game 457. 10:00 AM PST/1:00 PM EST. With all respect to Zach Wilson and the New York Jets, they came back down to Earth last week, getting crushed by the Dallas Cowboys on the road, 30-10. Now they must face a team they have not beaten in years. Let me put it this way folks, the last time New York took down New England, Ryan Fitzpatrick was at the helm. My friends, that was back in December of 2015. The patriots have beaten the Jets 14 straight times since. New England is 0-2 (both straight up and against the spread) for the first time since Drew Bledsoe went down, and Tom Brady came in off the bench. I can’t remember the last time the team started 0-3 (LOL). And guess what folks? It’s not going to happen this season. They played two extremely strong opponents thus far, in Philadelphia and Miami and played them both very tough. I just don’t see Zach Wilson, putting up too many points on an angry, New England defense. On the flipside, Mac Jones has looked OK. They need to put a little more stress on the running game. But either way, their offense will be too much for an overworked and battered, New York defense. I expect “The Hoodie” to come out with an extremely strong game plans and throw everything but the kitchen sink at Wilson and force mistakes. New England gets their first win of the season. And for us they get their first cover. Take the Patriots. Thank you. |
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09-24-23 | Broncos v. Dolphins -6.5 | 20-70 | Win | 100 | 36 h 52 m | Show | |
Miami Dolphins. No Limit. Game 462. 10:00 AM PST/1:00 PM EST. The Miami dolphins have played some stellar football thus far in this young season, going 2-0, both straight up and against the spread. As a matter of fact, as far as us, sports bettors are concerned, they have covered five straight games going back to last season. They face a Denver Broncos team that was supposed to be much improved this year. However, after both losses, and no covers at home against Las Vegas and Washington, they now hit the road. Russell Wilson and the offense finally put up some points. But it was is a losing effort against the Commanders. Let’s face it, the Broncos defense was supposed to be their strength again this season. And yet, Washington posted 35 points on them. This is Miami’s first home game. They have a loyal fan base that will further motivate them here and big part of another victory for this team. To add insult (no pun intended) to injury, the Bronco’s secondary is a little banged up. Look for Tagovailoa to have his best performance yet this season. Take the Dolphins. Thank you. |
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09-24-23 | Bills -6 v. Commanders | Top | 37-3 | Win | 100 | 36 h 51 m | Show |
Buffalo Bills. Ten Dimes. Game 463. 10:00 AM PST/1:00 PM EST. The Buffalo Bills have extremely high expectations again this season. They are tired of being a bridesmaid. Following their season-opening loss to the Jets, sans Aaron Rodgers, they bounced back last week to absolutely crush the Raiders. Not only did their defense step up, play strong, and create turnovers, but Josh Allen played mistake free football. Great effort from running back, James Cook as well. Going back to Allen, he really wants to shake the reputation of being mistake-prone. I understand the Washington Commanders are off to a 2-0 start. But before we begin handing out Lombardi Trophies to Ron Rivera and his team, let’s please remember that this team has a lackluster offense, and a defense that sprung a lot of leaks a season ago. Their supposed “stop-unit” allowed the lackluster, Denver Broncos “O” to post 33 points on them last week. Quarterback, Sam Howell has a whopping, three starts at this level under his belt. And trust me when I tell you, none of the defenses he had to lineup against were as tough, as talented, or as angry as a defense he’s going to face this week. That Week 1 loss the Buffalo Bills experienced will not only make them a better team, it will make them a team looking for vengeance. They outclass the Washington Commanders in every aspect of the game. Lay the points with Buffalo. Thank you. |
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09-23-23 | Oregon State v. Washington State +3 | Top | 35-38 | Win | 100 | 21 h 40 m | Show |
Washington State. No Limit. Game 376. 4:00 PM PST/7:00 PM EST. Both teams are 3-0 straight up. Both teams are 2-1 against the spread. But that’s where their similarities end. Oregon State has faced the likes of San Jose State, UC Davis, and San Diego State. Meanwhile, Washington State has gone up against Colorado State, Wisconsin, and Northern Colorado. Granted their last opponent leaves a lot to be desired. But they have gone up against some very stiff competition and have played very well. They can counter the Beavers strong rushing attack with an extremely stout run defense. And I just don’t see Oregon State slowing down their explosive passing attack. Prior to last season’s meeting, the Cougars had won eight consecutive matchups in this rivalry straight up, going 6-3 against the spread. They will get revenge from last year’s loss. Take Washington State. Thank you. |
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09-23-23 | Georgia Tech +4 v. Wake Forest | 30-16 | Win | 100 | 20 h 28 m | Show | |
Georgia Tech. Contrarian play. Game 315. 3:30 PM PST/6:30 PM EST. All the stats so far this season would support taking Wake Forest here. I mean why not? They are 3-0 straight up. But in all sincerity, look at the teams they have beaten; Elon, Vanderbilt, and Old Dominion. Meanwhile, despite being 1-2, Georgia Tech has gone up against Louisville, South Carolina, and ‘Ole Miss. The line is off here. The Yellow Jackets match up well with the Demon Deacons. They’re pretty well-balanced offensively. They have a heck of a quarterback in King, who has already tallied nine TDs and just one INT. The line is off. Take the ‘dog. Thank you. |
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09-23-23 | Maryland -7.5 v. Michigan State | 31-9 | Win | 100 | 17 h 59 m | Show | |
Maryland. High Roller play. Game 379. 12:30 PM PST/3:30 PM EST. Guys, I’ve got to tell you, I rarely pick a game because of their previous week’s performance. But when Maryland came back and scored 42 unanswered points last week to win and cover over Virginia, it showed me what the team is made of. Meanwhile Michigan State is, how can I put this, “a hot mess.” I know there are 2-1, both straight up against the spread. But their two wins and covers were against Central Michigan and Richmond. Teams they were favorite by 14 and 29 points. When they went up against Washington last week, they got humiliated by a score of 41-7. This is a big game for both teams as they enter conference competition. Quarterback, Tagovailoa, has had huge success against the Spartans. In two starts against them, he has thrown for over 664 yards passing with three touchdowns in the air. Defensively, the Terrapins will completely shut down the lackluster “O” of the Spartans. By the way, Maryland has not won five consecutive games going back to last season and have covered four of their last six. I am not afraid of this line at all. And neither should you be. Take the Terrapins. Thank you. |
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09-23-23 | SMU v. TCU -7 | 17-34 | Win | 100 | 13 h 20 m | Show | |
TCU. Oddsmakers Mistake. Game 384. 9:00 AM PST/12:00 PM EST. I’m going to give TCU a mulligan on their season-opening loss to the very well hyped and publicized Colorado team. Over the last two weeks I think we would all agree the Buffaloes are a decent team headed by a very good coach. Many teams would’ve folded like a cheap suit after that game. They came out and bounced back to crush Nicholls State, 41-6. Then last week on the road, shredded Houston, 36-13. Please don’t forget that a season ago, this was one of the top teams in college football as they started the regular season, 12-0. They lost their final game of the regular season, then beat up on Michigan in a Bowl game to earn a spot in the National Title game. Yes, they were humiliated by Georgia. But this is a team that takes no opponent lightly. SMU is a good team. But this is their first attempt as a member of the Big 12. And I believe they are in way over their head. If you recall a season ago, this team took losses at the hands of Maryland, yes…TCU, Central Florida, Cincinnati, and Tulane during the regular season. Then they lost to BYU in a Bowl. This season they did destroy the likes of Louisiana Tech and Prairie View A&M. But sandwiched in between those two victories, they got destroyed on the road and Oklahoma. That is the same Sooners team that the Horned Frogs destroyed last October, 55-24. That season-opening loss will further motivate TCU not to take their foot off the gas here. Take the Horned Frogs. Thank you. |
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09-22-23 | Air Force -6 v. San Jose State | 45-20 | Win | 100 | 15 h 54 m | Show | |
Air Force Falcons. Friday Night Lights play. Game 313. 7:30 PM PST/10:30 PM EST. I have been reading that Air Force, despite possessing one of the top defenses of the country, really hasn’t played any strong opponents as of yet. But folks, if you looked at last year’s schedule, when they did play some solid opponents, their defense was one of the best in the country, holding opponents to 20 points or less in 12 of the 13 overall outings. This does include a late-December Bowl win and cover against Baylor. San Jose State is just 1-2, with their only victory coming against Cal Poly SLO. They did play a couple of formidable foes in Oregon State and Toledo. But I’ve got to be honest, they really didn’t show me too much. I don’t think they’re going to have too much success moving the ball here against the Falcons stout defense. And I do see Air Force continuing to do what they do best, and that is rushing the ball with success. The Spartans aren’t the team that we’ve come to know over several seasons being pointspread royalty. They are now pointspread bums. They finished last season failing to cover seven consecutive outings. Take Air Force. Thank you. |
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09-21-23 | Brewers -103 v. Cardinals | 6-0 | Win | 100 | 3 h 16 m | Show | |
Milwaukee Brewers. MLB Double Play. Game 901. 10:15 AM PST/1:15 PM EST. Milwaukee’s magic number is four, my friends. It’s been a long, tough regular season for many of the teams in baseball. However, with just a handful of games left, the Brewers need four wins to clinch the NL Central. What better team to face than the divisions, last place representative, the St. Louis Cardinals. Milwaukee has taken it up a notch since mid-August, winning 21 of 30 contests. They have taken two of the first three games of this series thus far. This is a perfect opportunity for them to get another win to achieve their goal. Wade Miley and Miles Mikolas are scheduled starters here. The Brewers left-hander is 8-4 with a 3.38 ERA on the campaign. The Cardinals right-hander is 7-12 with a 4.84 ERA this season. Going back to Miley, on the road this season he is a very respectable 3-2 with a 2.98 ERA. At home Mikolas is 2-6 with a 5.48 ERA. My friends, in his last seven turns, the he has gotten plowed for 32 earned runs. Since the beginning of June, the team has dropped 15 of his 20 starts. Very simply, baseball is the streakiest of all sports. And there’s no question Milwaukee is streaking and St. Louis is not. Take the Brewers. Thank you. |
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09-20-23 | Orioles -113 v. Astros | 1-2 | Loss | -113 | 2 h 59 m | Show | |
Baltimore Orioles. Grand Slam. Game 967 11:10 AM PST/2:10 PM EST. With just a handful of games left in the regular season, the Baltimore orioles, have a slim, 2.5 game lead over the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League East. While they have clinched the playoffs, so has the Rays. The Orioles must keep their foot on the gas to stay atop the competitive division. We all know the advantages of finishing the regular season as a division leader. The Houston Astros are basically in the same boat. However, I think we could see that this team is not the same team. we have been accustomed to watching over recent years. This season they are looking a little bit more mortal than ever. Baltimore has taken the last three meetings against Houston, including Games 1 and 2 of this series. They are currently riding a four-game win streak, while the Astros have a dropped six of their last 10. On the mound today are Kyle Bradish, and Christian Javier. Bradish, who is 11-7 with a 3.12 ERA has been stellar. He comes off his first loss since July 26. Prior to the loss, the team won seven consecutive starts he made. Over his career, he is 2-0 with a 0.00 ERA against Houston. Javier is 9-4 with a 4.74 ERA on the campaign. He is winless over his past for starts, going 0-2 with a 6.16 ERA in that span. He has only faced Baltimore five times, which includes two states in his career, going 1-1 with a 2.04 ERA. However, in his lone appearance this season, he allowed two runs and three walks over five innings. During their current four-game win streak, Baltimore’s lineup has exploded for 30 runs, while they’re pitching staff has allowed just 16 runs. Just over there last four games, then Houston pitching staff has allowed eight or more runs in three of those four contests. Take the Orioles. Thank you. |
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09-19-23 | Mariners -1.5 v. A's | 7-2 | Win | 100 | 13 h 11 m | Show | |
Seattle Mariners on the run line. MLB Double Play. Game 923. 6:40 PM PST/9:40 PM EST. Seattle sits in second place in the AL West, tied with Texas, 1.5 GB of Houston. They are also in a dogfight right on the cusp of earning a Wildcard spot. No question, they must keep their foot on the gas until the end of the regular season. They have dominated Oakland, winning nine of the last 10 meeting with their division rival, including Game 1 of this series yesterday, 5-0. That defeat was the fifth straight for the A’s. Just when you think things can’t get any worse, The M’s send right-hander Luis Castillo (13-7, 3.08 ERA), who is unbeaten in last 11 starts, going 7-0 with a 3.26 ERA. The team has won his last nine turns. Right-hander Paul Blackburn (4-5, 4.14 ERA) hasn’t pitched no more than five innings in any of his three September starts, going 1-1 with a 5.73 ERA. In seven career starts against Seattle, he is 2-3 with a 5.09 ERA. During their current five-game slide, Oakland has been outscored by a combined, 34-8. The Mariners bats will demolish Blackburn, while Castillo keeps the A’s lineup in check. Take Seattle on the run line. Thank you. |
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09-18-23 | Saints -3 v. Panthers | 20-17 | Push | 0 | 8 h 22 m | Show | |
New Orleans Saints. MNF Winner. Game 289. 4:15 PM PST/7:15 PM EST. New Orleans opened up the season with a win, while Carolina did not. Derek Carr seems to have adjusted quite well to his new team and the role of quarterback and team leader. While I think we could all agree that Bryce Young has a bright future in this league, it’s going to take a while for him to adapt to the speed and the intricacies of the NFL. I don’t expect him to get in sync with his offense anytime soon. There is a reason why preseason predictions have the Saints running away with their division. This is an ideal opportunity for them to make a statement to a division rival and furthermore to the rest of the NFC South…that they are the top team in the division. On both sides of the ball, Carolina might be missing some key players (check status). New Orleans, which is certainly a little deeper, has a seasoned veteran quarterback at the helm, and reportedly a much-improved defense. You can expect head coach, Dennis Allen to throw everything at the rookie quarterback, Young, but the kitchen sink. The Saints defense will go at the Panthers offense and wreak havoc, forcing mistakes and at the very least, getting them off the field quickly. Thus, allowing New Orleans QB Carr to work his magic. Take the Saints. Thank you. |
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09-17-23 | Packers +2.5 v. Falcons | 24-25 | Win | 100 | 24 h 1 m | Show | |
Green Bay Packers. No Limit. Game 265. 10:00 AM PST/1:00 PM EST. Guys, I really feel the wrong team is favored here. I like the matchups for Green Bay very much. While both teams are truly a work in progress, I think the Packers are a little further along. As far as ATS trends go, the Falcons are 3-13 ATS the L16 in the second of consecutive home games. Meanwhile, the Pack are 5-1 ATS in the second of consecutive away games the last six times in that situation. Green Bay shut down the Chicago ground game last week. I feel they can do the same here against Atlanta, and if so, will make it a lot tougher for Falcons quarterback, Desmond Ridder to have any success in the air. He had some trouble last week against the less than stellar Panthers defense. Without a running game he is going to be a sitting duck and turn the ball over. Take Green Bay. Thank you. |
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09-17-23 | Seahawks v. Lions -4.5 | 37-31 | Loss | -110 | 24 h 56 m | Show | |
Detroit Lions. High Roller. Game 270. 10:00 AM PST/1:00 PM EST. Sports fans, all week long I’ve been reading about how Detroit got lucky winning on the road at Kansas City because they were missing a couple of key players. They still went on the road in Kansas City, the defending Super Bowl Champions and beat them. I am well aware of the fact that Seattle has had their number. The Seahawks have won five in a row, covering the last four going back to 2015. However, the worm has turned my friends. If people want to keep saying Detroit is just a lucky team, then they must be one of the luckiest teams on the planet. The second half of last season they went 8-2 their final 10 games covering nine of the 10 final contests. Now they return home for the first game in this campaign with a very big fan base in a very loud stadium. The Seahawks, lack of offensive prowess has been highly publicized. And now a couple of their offense of lineman are a little banged up (check status). The lions defense stepped up big time against some solid opposition a season ago. They come into this game with a little momentum following the Chiefs match up. I’m not a big fan of Geno Smith, guys. And to be honest with you, although Pete Carroll deserves the respect, I think his best days are in the rearview. Lay the points with the Lions at home. Thank you. |
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09-17-23 | Bears v. Bucs -140 | 17-27 | Win | 100 | 24 h 50 m | Show | |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Late Info Move. Game 272. 10:00 AM PST/1:00 PM EST. My friends, I’m sorry for my lack of eloquence, but to put it very simply, the Chicago Bears are absolutely atrocious. This team has lost 11 in a row now. Justin Fields and the offense, if you could call them that, has to go against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense that has certainly improved from last season. This is a stop-unit that possesses some real veterans and some true talent. Offensively, the Buccaneers are led by Baker Mayfield. We all know the last few seasons have been rough on the quarterback. But he has a couple of good receivers at his disposal to make his life a lot easier, this season. I see him having the same success in the air, that Jordan Love and the Packers had last week against the Bears. Tampa Bay is playing at home for the first time this season coming off a very big victory on the road at Minnesota last week. They come in here with some momentum for sure. On both sides of the ball, they outclass their opponent here. Take the Buccaneers. Thank you. |
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09-16-23 | Fresno State -3 v. Arizona State | 29-0 | Win | 100 | 29 h 7 m | Show | |
Fresno State Bulldogs. Late Bailout. Game 209. 7:30 PM PST/10:30 PM EST. At first glance, you may think that Arizona State at home getting a field goal is the play here. I mean why not? The Sun Devils play in a bit stronger of a conference for sure. And they are at home. But there’s a few things you may not know. For starters, ASU just came off an ugly loss at home against Oklahoma State. Up next for this team is USC at home as well. I think this is a definite sandwich spot, or even a lookahead spot in which FSU can catch them off guard. Next up, these two teams met a few years back in December bowl matchup in which Fresno State took down Arizona State, 31-20, so they have the confidence of knowing they beat this opponent before. And then there’s the fact that the Bulldogs took down the Boilermakers in Week 1 on the road, 39-35 as a 4.0-point underdog. Fresno State is also riding an 11-game SU win streak, which does include a Bowl win last December against Washington State. There is too many questions offensively and a big concern on defense too, for the Sun Devils. Take the Bulldogs. Thank you. |
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09-16-23 | Penn State -14 v. Illinois | Top | 30-13 | Win | 100 | 19 h 25 m | Show |
Penn State Nittany Lions. Oddsmakers Mistake. Game 127. 9:00 AM PST/12:00 PM PST. My friends, Penn State should be at least an 18 to 21-point favorite in this matchup. If there is a true mismatch on the board this Saturday in college football, this game is it. My friends, it was just last season that the Illinois defense was making headlines. This season, not so much. They have failed to cover both outings so far, as they eked by Toledo, 30-28 as a 7.5-point favorite and then lost, 34-23 on the road at Kansas, as a 3.5-point underdog. Their defense has sprung a big leak. Granted, Penn State really didn’t have any opposition thus far, winning and covering at home against both West Virginia and Delaware. But don’t forget that this team has been money against the spread, covering nine straight games going back to last season. Might I remind you they’ve been big favorites on more than one occasion during that span. This is their first conference matchup, and the Nittany Lions must make a statement to the rest of the Big Ten. Penn State has gotten the better of Illinois, winning and covering three of the last four overall meetings. Going back a bit, they have covered three of the last four contests played at Illinois as well. Without the defensive mind of Ryan Walters, who departed for Purdue, I just don’t see the Fighting Illini putting up much of a fight against the well-balanced offense of the Nittany Lions. They have a smart coach, a seasoned quarterback, and a seven-game straight up winning streak going back to last year. PSU needs to make a splash in this conference. And what better way than to shred Illinois here. Take Penn State. Thank you. |
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09-16-23 | Florida State -24.5 v. Boston College | Top | 31-29 | Loss | -110 | 19 h 21 m | Show |
Florida State Seminoles. ACC Game of the Month. Game 117. 9:00 AM PST/12:00 PM EST. With Clemson already at 1-1 overall, which does include an 0-1 conference record, Florida State has a legitimate shot at taking the ACC crown this season. This team came out of the chute and blasted LSU as a one-point underdog in Week 1, 45-24. If there was going to be a letdown situation, it would’ve been last week when they did cover as a 31-point favorite over Southern Miss at home, 66-13. This is their last game against a pushover before they take on some serious conference opponents. They have Clemson up next. This is their last opportunity to fine tune their offense and defense. And trust me, they are not going let their foot off the gas against an ACC foe. They face a Boston College opponent here that fell way short in their season opener, dropping a 27-24 home game against Northern Illinois as an eight-point favorite. If they were going to show some moxie, they would’ve done it last week when they eked by Holy Cross by only three points as a double-digit favorite. Over the last four seasons, the Seminoles have taken four meetings against the Eagles, both straight up and against the spread. Last year’s matchup saw an absolute beat down as Florida State thumped Boston College, 44-14. Offensively, the Eagles are very little threat as they’re having trouble both on the ground and in the air. Defensively, it’s going to be a long day for their defense, going up against one of the most explosive offenses in the country, that is accounting for over 55.5 points per game. The Seminoles are equally strong on the ground and in the air. They have a very solid, rushing attack to control the tempo and the clock, while their explosive air assault can go down field at well. Take Florida State. Thank you. |
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09-16-23 | Kansas State -3.5 v. Missouri | 27-30 | Loss | -110 | 19 h 5 m | Show | |
Kansas State Wildcats. High Roller. Game 129. 9:00 AM PST/12:00 PM EST. Coming into this matchup, Kansas State ranks 15th in the nation. Guys, to be very blunt, Missouri’s offense is a mess. They failed to cover, despite winning straight up against South Dakota and Middle Tennessee State. To be even more blunt, I just don’t see their lackluster offense keeping pace with Will Howard and the explosive, Kansas State “O”. If you recall, these two teams met a season ago as the Wildcats shredded the Tigers, 40-12. To be quite honest, not too much has changed on the Missouri side of the ball to think that this game will have any different of an outcome. The Tigers, as I mentioned earlier, have a lackluster offense. If they couldn’t move the ball very well, or I should say with ease against their two less than stellar opponents already, I just don’t see them moving the ball here. And if that is the case, their defense is going to be spending a lot of time on the field, facing the very well-balanced offense of the Wildcats. I mean, after all, this team possessing a dangerous backfield, and one of the most exciting quarterbacks in college football today. This explosive unit put points a season ago against just about every opponent they went up against. Need a remind you, they play some very good opposition. They also covered 10 of the 13 outings during the last year’s regular season. This is a small number to lay on the road here. Lay it and take your bookmaker’s money. Take Kansas State. Thank you. |
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09-16-23 | LSU v. Mississippi State +9.5 | 41-14 | Loss | -110 | 1 h 2 m | Show | |
Mississippi State Bulldogs. Touchdown Play. Game 132. 9:00 AM PST/12:00 PM EST. (PLEASE NOTE, I accidentally hit the wrong button when posting this game yesterday. The analysis and pick was for the Bulldogs, as I wanted it,. But I did hit the wrong team when posting originally. THIS IS THE CORRECT POST. My apologies. Good luck-JD A big mistake made by many in sports betting is judging a team by their previous week’s performance. Of course, LSU was supposed to destroy Grambling a week ago. But their season opening loss on the road at Florida State, I believe, showed us a lot about this team. Also, to any of us sports bettors, this is a team that is just 1-7 ATS the last eight as a road favorite. Guys, I am well aware of the fact that LSU has covered the last two years in this match up. And I do put a bit of stock in trends and streaks. However, going on the road and laying nearly double-digits against a very game team looking for a little revenge, I feel is a gift. Going back to last season the Bulldogs have now won five in a row straight up, going 4-1 against the spread. Outside of a couple of expected drubbing at the hands of Alabama and Georgia a season ago, this team has been competitive in every single game they have played since the beginning of last season. They can run the ball, which means they can control the tempo and the clock here, keeping the LSU defense on the field, and their offense off of it. You can bet your butt that the Bulldogs coaching staff watched the game film of the LSU/FSU matchup more than once, and will take a page out of it and apply it here. Take the points with Mississippi State. Thank you. |
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09-15-23 | Virginia v. Maryland -14.5 | 14-42 | Win | 100 | 11 h 59 m | Show | |
Maryland Terrapins. Friday Night Lights Game 110. 4:00 PM PST/7:00 PM EST. This is the final tune-up game for Maryland before they go into some serious conference play. These two teams haven’t faced one another in a decade, since they were both in the same conference. Let’s start with the Cavaliers folks. Virginia opened the season by getting shellacked, 49-13 on the road at Tennessee. Then last week at home against James Madison, they took a one-point loss. Guys this was supposed to be a very big win for them, especially because they had a dedication ceremony to the players that unfortunately passed away not that long ago. There was a break in the action due to some weather issues, but this is a team that couldn’t get past James Madison, my friends. Going back a bit, they have failed to cover five consecutive outings, and eight of the last nine overall contests. Now they have to take it on the road on a short week, coming off a devastating loss. By the way folks, this team is only touted to win 3.5 games this season. Maryland on the other hand, plays in a very tough conference and is looking to pad their win/loss record before going into conference play. This is a team that going back to last season has won four in a row straight up and three of the last five against the spread. They started the season with two decisive victories over Towson and Charlotte. Granted, they didn’t cover either game, but laying 38 and 24 points, they had easy wins, going into the last portion of both outings, so they eased back a bit. There’s no question that the Terrapins possess the better quarterback in Tagovailoa. He has more experience and savvy at the helm. And believe it or not, this team possesses the much stronger stop-unit. By the way, my friends, Maryland has taken four of the last five against ACC opponents. This may be a lot of points, but I’m not afraid to lay it. Take the Terrapins. Thank you. |
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09-14-23 | Rangers +141 v. Blue Jays | 9-2 | Win | 141 | 9 h 42 m | Show | |
Texas Rangers. Double Play. Game 959. 4:05 PM PST/7:05 PM EST. With Texas and Toronto both trying to make the postseason, it’s hard to ignore the Rangers record against the Blue Jays this season. They have taken the last five of the six meetings in 2023. Eovaldi and Gausman are set to start here. While both have respectable numbers this campaign, I certainly like the visitor in this contest as he has been money on the road, sporting a 6-1 mark with a 2.76 ERA away from home. The Texas bats will continue to explode here. They already account for more than a full run per game than does their opponent. Take the Rangers. Thank you. |
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09-14-23 | Yankees +105 v. Red Sox | 0-5 | Loss | -100 | 3 h 16 m | Show | |
New York Yankees. Early Game Winner. Game 969. 10:35 PM PST/1:35 PM EST. There’s a lot of pride in those Yankees pinstripes. Yesterday, New York won both ends of a doubleheader over Boston in Fenway Park a few days ago. Then yesterday’s meeting was postponed. Obviously, both of these teams had higher expectations or I should say higher hopes this season. Right now, they are competing not to finish in last place in the American League East. Granted, it’s the most competitive division of baseball. And granted, both teams have winning records. But neither wants to finish dead last in the division. I do feel New York has a little more strength and depth. Getting both wins yesterday will further motivate the Yankees. Take New York. Thank you. |
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09-11-23 | Rangers v. Blue Jays -127 | 10-4 | Loss | -127 | 8 h 47 m | Show | |
Toronto Blue Jays. Grand Slam Play. Came 916. 4:05 PM PST/7:05 PM EST. Both Texas and Toronto need victories right now. Currently the Blue Jays sit in third place in American League East, 10.5 games back in the division. But are +1.0 games for a Wildcard spot. The Rangers sit in third place in the AL West, 3.0 games back in the division. However, are just on the wrong side of the cutline for a WC spot by 0.5 games. Texas is on a dismal, 6-16 overall run, dropping seven of their last 10 as a visitor. Toronto has won eight of their last 10, including all four of their games played as a host. Scheduled today on the road is Dane Dunning, who is a respectable 9-6 with a 3.88 ERA on the campaign. The right-handler does own a 2-0 record with a 3.74 ERA in four career stats against the Blue Jays. However, the team has dropped his last five starts. Just over his last three outings, he is 0-1 with a 10.80 ERA. Taking the mound at home is Chris Bassett. He also has respectable numbers this year, going 14-7 with a 3.69 ERA. In 14 career outings, which does include 10 starts against the Rangers, he is 5-2 with a 3.32 ERA. The team has won his last two turns. As a matter fact, he has pitched quite well since mid-June, going 15 consecutive starts not allowing more than four earned runs in any appearance. Over his last three outings, he is 2-1 with a 2.08 ERA. And playing at home this season, he has been very strong, going 7-3 with a 2.80 ERA. With the way the Texas rangers have been struggling a bit, while the Toronto Blue Jays have been surging, and with recent performances by both starting pitchers, we are prompted to take the home team your favorite. Take the Blue Jays. Thank you. |
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09-10-23 | Raiders +3.5 v. Broncos | Top | 17-16 | Win | 100 | 53 h 58 m | Show |
Las Vegas Raiders. NFL ANGLE PLAY. Game 471. 1:25 PM PST/4:25 PM EST. With a new quarterback at the helm and signing their running back to a long-term deal, the Las Vegas Raiders are entering the 2023 regular season with excitement. Many out there will say the same for the Denver Broncos. However, an aging quarterback with a lackluster offense, which in turn had their defense spending too much time on the field last season and springing leaks, I feel this team is in trouble. For the Raiders, what better team to face than the Broncos. For us sports bettors, they have covered nine of the last 10 meetings, going back to September, 2018. They have also won eight of the last 10 straight up, which includes six consecutive matchups with their division rival. Jimmy Garoppolo had a 40-17 regular season record as a starter in six seasons with the San Francisco 49ers. He’s got some big receivers, including superstar wideout, Davante Adams. In the backfield, Josh Jacobs, who had 1,653 yards rushing a season ago is a workhorse. With a solid passing game and an incredible ground attack, this offense is going to be very hard to defend. Speaking of defense, Las Vegas certainly beefed up their stop-unit in the off-season. Let’s face it, Wilson is not the quarterback he once was. He doesn’t have the legs as he did in his youth. And without a solid ground attack, I feel the Broncos “O” is going to struggle once again this season. On paper, it looks like Denver has edges both overall on the roster and in coaching. But the last time this team beat the Raiders by more than one-point on their home field, was back in 2017. Playing in Mile High doesn’t offer the big advantage it once did. If you recall a season ago, the Broncos failed to cover four of their first five at home. This is way too many points to give a very hungry visitor, which has had their way in this series for years. By the way, Denver has failed to cover six straight as a divisional home favorite. Take Las Vegas. Thank you. |
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09-10-23 | Jaguars -4.5 v. Colts | 31-21 | Win | 100 | 34 h 32 m | Show | |
Jacksonville Jaguars. No Limit. Game 459. 10:00 AM PST/1:00 PM EST. The Jacksonville Jaguars enters this season with confidence, being touted as the top-team in the AFC South. They will begin the campaign the same way they finished last year’s campaign, with momentum. The Jags completed the regular season winning five straight then won the Wildcard contest, and fell just short in the divisional round. As far as us sports bettors go, they were money, going 9-2 ATS their last 11 contests, which includes both postseason outings. Speaking of covering the number, they face an opponent here, covering six of their last seven meetings against. On the other hand, the Colts were a dismal, 4-12-1 SU a season ago, failing to cover 11 of 17 outings. Rookie quarterback, Anthony Richardson will be making his first pro start here, after making a mere, 13 college starts for Florida. In my opinion, the youngster is in way over his head in this matchup. Not only are there major concerns surrounding the offensive line, but he doesn’t have stellar ball-carrier, Jonathan Taylor in the backfield. The star running back will be out of action for the first four games of the season. Jacksonville QB, Trevor Lawrence matured significantly last season. The “O” is well-balanced, possessing three solid rushers, along with an arsenal of talented receivers. Lawrence will absolutely pick apart the very beatable pass defense of Indy here. The Colts playing on their own field hasn’t been an advantage, dropping their last five games played at home SU, and going 1-4 ATS in that span. Meanwhile, the Jags took three of their last four as a visitor a season ago SU, finishing with four ATS covers. Take Jacksonville. Thank you. |
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09-10-23 | Titans v. Saints -2.5 | 15-16 | Loss | -120 | 33 h 22 m | Show | |
New Orleans Saints. Late Info Move. Game 464. 10:00 AM PST/1:00 PM EST. The line in this game is a bit off. At home, in the Superdome, in front of their loyal, loud, faithful fans, the Saints should more of a favorite. Maybe it’s because RB, Alvin Kamara will be missing three games, serving a suspension. Maybe it’s because the offense has a new QB at the helm in Derek Carr, who didn’t see very much playing time in the preseason. Or maybe it’s because last season, the New Orleans defense had some ugly performances. But, in the offseason, they signed ball-carrier, Jamaal Williams, the NFL’s touchdown leader a season ago. Carr is a veteran, who by the way, is reunited with his former coach, Dennis Allen. Maybe it gets overlooked, but the play-caller brings a ton of experience and solid stats to the table. He also has newly-acquired TE’s, Foster Moreau and Jimmy Graham. And back from an injury, WR, Michael Thomas is reported to be in solid form. Despite owning the League’s top-rushing defense, the Titans slumped last season, losing their final seven contests SU, only covering once, the last game of the season. The Tennessee offense has some outstanding talent. But they did rank among the worst in football in passing. The team beefed up their receiving core with the addition of WR, DeAndre Hopkins. As we all know, the success of this unit revolves around RB, Derek Henry. With some issues regarding their offensive line, especially without Nicholas Petit-Frere, Henry is carrying an even larger load on his shoulders…or should I say, legs. The line here is a gift. Take the Saints. Thank you. |
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09-10-23 | 49ers v. Steelers +3 | 30-7 | Loss | -125 | 33 h 8 m | Show | |
Pittsburgh Steelers. Bookie Buster. Game 466. 10:00 AM PST/1:00 PM EST. The 49ers are once again predicted to be one of the best teams in the NFL this season. On both sides of the ball, San Francisco possesses some of the best talent in football. Back at the helm is QB, Brock Purdy. Exactly how stable, healthy, and successful he will be in his first game returning from injury and surgery on his elbow, is uncertain. On the stop-end, Nick Bosa is going to be starting, reportedly seeing action for most of the game. He heads one of the most-ferocious defenses in the NFL. But both, the 49ers offense and defense are in for a tough battle here. The Steelers, which made a strong finish a season ago, winning seven of their last nine contests SU, and covering 9 of their final 12 ATS, are coming into this season expected to be the cellar-dweller in the AFC North. Not a familiar situation for this storied franchise, team, and city. Head coach, Mike Tomlin is not one to take bad reports lightly. Kenny Pickett matured quite well and has become the leader of the team and a true favorite of the fans. The QB has a slew of talented playmakers at his disposal, both on the ground and in the air. The “O” sports a brick wall in one of the most experienced offensive lines in the game today. The luxury of RB, Najee Harris along with a few new additions, will move the chains here for sure. On the defensive side of the ball, Pittsburgh has the personnel to possibly be one of the stingiest in the League. A healthy, TJ Watt will wreak havoc on the untested and unsteady, Purdy. Let’s not forget, this is a “D” that allowed 18 or fewer points 11 times last season. San Fran is 1-5 ATS the last six season openers, while Pitt is 8-1-1 ATS the last 10 as a home ‘dog. Take the Steelers. Thank you. |
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09-09-23 | Texas v. Alabama -7 | 34-24 | Loss | -110 | 26 h 53 m | Show | |
Alabama Crimson Tide. Marquee Game Winner. Game 384. 4:00 PM PST/7:00 PM EST. Let’s put aside the fact that all the headlines this week wrote how successful Nick Saban has been against his former assistants, going 28-2 all-time against them. For the first time, in as far back as most of us can remember, Alabama did not make the College Football Playoff last season. Not only will he come out here to make a statement, he is going to come out here with a vengeance and make a statement against a top-10 ranked opponent on national TV at home. For starters, although Quinn Ewers is an excellent quarterback, there is a lot of questions surrounding his offensive line. Going up against a defense like Alabama possesses is going to be a nightmare for the quarterback here. I know that the Longhorns return 10 starters from last season. I am also well aware of the fact that Bryce Young has since departed the Crimson Tide and their offense is now in the hands of Milroe. But you must understand that Alabama is stacked higher and deeper than the pancakes at your favorite breakfast joint. Saban won’t take any chances here and rev the engines the entire game against a team that they eked by with a one-point victory a season ago. Guys, when playing at home, the Crimson Tide are on a 15-3 ATS run in Tuscaloosa. By the way, folks, Texas is just 1-5 ATS their last six nonconference road tilts and 3-9 ATS their last 12 versus SEC opponents. After last year’s close game scare, and being shunned for the CFP, Nick Saban is going to make an example of Texas here. Take Alabama. Thank you. |
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09-09-23 | Oregon -6 v. Texas Tech | 38-30 | Win | 100 | 26 h 49 m | Show | |
Oregon Ducks. Touchdown Play. Game 359. 4:00 PM PST/7:00 PM EST. My friends, I am going to ask you to do a little bit of math here. The Oregon Ducks are the second-choice in the Pac 12, and are touted to win 9.5 games. The Texas Tech Red Raiders are supposed to be the fourth best in the Big 12, slated to win just 7.5 games. Now going to the preseason predictions to win the National Championship, the odds for the ducks are twice as strong as the Red Raiders. With the way, the USC defense has looked thus far, in my opinion Oregon and Washington are the best teams in that conference by far. You can’t say the same for the Big 12 as far as the Texas Tech goes. Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas State are all rated significantly higher in the conference than is Texas Tech. They did finish last season strong, winning and covering their final four outings. However, they opened this season up with a very poor performance, losing outright, 35-33 as a 13.5-point favorite in Wyoming. Some bettors out there will think they’re going to bounce back strongly to make a point here. I think they exposed their weaknesses. This is a home game for the Red Raiders. But you cannot dismiss the fact that the Ducks are a monster road team, accounting for 34, 49, 42, 49, and 44 points against some solid opposition. They also have a well-balanced offense, equally strong in the air and on the ground. Bo Nix has found his home with this team. He is a stud, a good play-caller, and possesses a solid arm. He also has the luxury of having a monster ground attack. Oregon will control the clock and the tempo, keeping the Texas Tech defense on the field and their offense off of it. The Red Raiders rushed for just 95 yards against the Cowboys last week. If you can’t run the ball, you can’t keep opponent’s offenses on the sideline. And that is one thing you must do to at least slow down the juggernaut which is the Ducks offense. Don’t forget Texas Tech ranked 97th in opponents points per game last year and 102nd in yards per play against. They might come out here with some fire bellies. But they just don’t have the personnel to contend on the scoreboard in this one. Take Oregon. Thank you. |
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09-09-23 | Notre Dame -7 v. NC State | 45-24 | Win | 100 | 21 h 6 m | Show | |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Oddsmakers Mistake. Game 303. 9:00 AM PST/12:00 PM EST. Sports fans, I keep reading that this is the first true test for Notre Dame this season. I’m looking at it at a different point of view. I think it’s their first opportunity to show the nation they are a true force to be reckoned with. Fighting Irish quarterback, Sam Hartman is no stranger to playing against this conference. The gunslinger left the ACC with the most touchdown passes in the history of the conference. And lit up this specific secondary for nearly 700 yards passing the last two meetings with NC State. Please don’t forget Notre Dame is 8-1-1 ATS the last nine versus the ACC just over the last two campaigns. Furthermore, they are also 14-2 ATS as a favorite of 10 or less points the last 16 in the situation. I will admit that facing NC State is a step up from their last two opponents, Navy, and Tennessee State. But we all must admit that the Wolfpack didn’t have that easy of a time last week against the Huskies in their 24-14 victory over them on the road. We could all agree that Brennan Armstrong just doesn’t put up the same numbers anymore. And for him and the NC State offense, this is a very, very big step up in class from Connecticut. I just feel that they do not have either the playmakers or the depth to keep pace on the scoreboard in this matchup. Being around the hot number of 7.0 or 7.5 doesn’t scare me one bit. Take the Fighting Irish. Thank you. |
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09-08-23 | Cardinals v. Reds -120 | 9-4 | Loss | -120 | 9 h 8 m | Show | |
Cincinnati Reds. Las Vegas Strip Move. Game 954. 3:40 PM PST/6:40 PM EST. Oh, how things change over time. A year ago, the Reds were just about the worst team in the NL Central, while the Cardinals were vying for a postseason spot. One year later and Cincinnati is just 5.5 games back in the division and 0.5 games back of a Wildcard slot. Meanwhile the Cardinals dwell in the division cellar, 16.5 games back overall and 11.5 games back for a very slimming Wildcard situation. Cincinnati has taken five of the last eight meetings in this rivalry. Both at the plate and on the mound, Cincy is far stronger. Speaking of the mound, today’s schedule starters are Rom and Abbot. The Cardinals left-hander is looking for his first win in only his fourth Major league start. The team has lost his three previous starts, as he allowed a total of 11 earned runs in just 13+ innings pitched. On the road this season, the young hurler is 0-2 with a 7.24 ERA. The Reds left-hander is 8-4 with a 3.22 ERA on the campaign. The team has won 13 of his 17 starts in 2023. He comes in to today’s turn pitching very strongly in five consecutive outings. At home this season, he is 3-2 with a very solid ERA of 2.66. My friends, St. Louis isn’t playing for anything right now. And I doubt they’re going to jeopardize any of their key players for too much longer this season. The stronger, hotter, and hungrier team in search of a post season berth is the way to go here. Take Cincinnati. Thank you. |
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09-07-23 | Mariners -125 v. Rays | 1-0 | Win | 100 | 8 h 4 m | Show | |
Seattle Mariners. Grand Slam. Game 907. 3:40 PM PST/6:40 PM EST. Seattle sits just 1.0 behind Houston in the American League West, and are +1.5 games ahead of the cut line for a Wildcard spot. But the Mariners have a lot more on their mind and motivating them than just a Wildcard spot. They want to take the division for sure. Tampa Bay sits 3.5 games behind Baltimore in the competitive, American League East. Since the Opening Day of the campaign, the Rays have played just about the most consistent baseball in the AL. These two teams met in a three-game series at the end of June/beginning of July, in which Seattle took two of the three meetings. Castillo and Littell are scheduled starters here today. The Mariners right-hander has been very good luck for the team as they have won his past seven starts. On the road this season, he is 2-0 with a 2.84 ERA. The Rays right-hander has yielded four earned runs in each of his last three starts, while the team has dropped three of his last five outings. When at home this season, his numbers skyrocket, going 1-1 with a 6.04 ERA at Tropicana Field in 2023. Seattle got the better of Tampa Bay in the earlier series and I believe have a better starting pitcher on the mound. Take the Mariners. Thank you. |
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09-05-23 | Rockies v. Diamondbacks OVER 9 | 3-2 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 47 m | Show | |
Over 9 in the Rockies/Diamondbacks matchup. Grand Slam Play. Games 911/912. 6:40 PM PST/9:40 PM EST. In a contest between two teams that share a division, and obviously know each other very well, this game is going to fly over the total. As we all know, the Arizona Diamondbacks sit in second place in the NL West and currently are right in the thick of things for a Wildcard spot. It’s going to be tough to make up the 14 games they are behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the division. However, they can still very much better themselves for that Wildcard situation. On the other hand, the Colorado Rockies possess the worst record in the National League. They have no chance at a playoff spot. As a matter fact, right now they are making vacation and golf reservations for October (Lol). But they can save a little face and give their fans a little something to be excited about by putting some runs on the board and possibly even some victories. These two rivals have faced each other 11 times this season, with six of the contests being played in Colorado. We all know that when playing at Coors Field we see some of the highest totals in baseball. As a matter fact, most of the games played by these teams there are set at around 12 runs. Maybe that’s why six of the 11 contests this season between these two teams have gone under the total. Today’s meeting, we see Kyle Freeland and Brandon Pfaadt scheduled. The Rockies left-hander is 5-14 with a 5.18 ERA on the campaign, while the Arizona right-hander is 1-7 with a 6.21 ERA in 2023. Freeland, in 19 appearances against the Diamondbacks over his career, is 3-8 with a 5.49 ERA, which includes a mark this season of 0-2 with a 6.17 ERA. Pfaadt will be making his first lifetime appearance against the Rockies. However, at home this season, he is just 1-4 with a 7.30 ERA. Guys on one side of the field you’ve got a team looking to better their situation for the postseason. On the other side of the field, you’ve got a team which really doesn’t want to hit the dismal mark of 100 losses this season. Take the over. Thank you. |
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09-04-23 | Red Sox v. Rays -122 | 7-3 | Loss | -122 | 5 h 34 m | Show | |
Tampa Bay Rays. Las Vegas Strip Move. Game 966. 1:10 PM PST/410 PM EST. With less than 30 games left in the regular season, the Tampa Bay Rays have been one of the most consistent teams in all of baseball in 2023. They sit in second place in the most competitive division in baseball, just 2.5 games back of the Baltimore Orioles. They are also the best home team in the American League, sporting a 45-23 record a Tropicana Field. This season they have dominated Boston, taking seven of eight meetings against their division rival. Brayan Bello and Aaron Civale are scheduled starters here. The Red Sox right-hander is 10-8 with a 3.57 ERA on the campaign. However, in three career starts against the Rays, he is 0-2 with a 7.71 ERA. The Tampa Bay right-hander is 7-3 with a 2.64 ERA in 2023. Over his career, in three starts against Boston, he is 1-1 was a 4.66 ERA. Over the past two seasons, Tampa Bay is 19-8 against Boston. The Rays have dominated this rivalry to say the least. And they have a more experienced and stronger hurler on the mound. Take Tampa Bay. Thank you. |
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09-04-23 | Giants v. Cubs -132 | 0-5 | Win | 100 | 3 h 50 m | Show | |
Chicago Cubs. Grand Slam. Game 952. 11:20 AM PST/2:20 PM EST. Chicago needs to pile on more victories so they could not just secure themselves a Wildcard spot, but maybe even take the National League Central division. The Cubs sit 3.5 games back of the Brewers in the division. Their opponent today, the San Francisco Giants, are tied for second place in the West. However, are 14.5 games back in the division and still have a chance for a Wildcard spot. But time is running out for this team. The Cubs have taken two of three meetings this season in the first series back in June. Logan Webb and Justin Steele are scheduled starters today. The team has lost Webb’s last three starts, in which the right-hander has an ERA of 5.71. On the other hand, over Steele’s last eight stars, the team has won all eight contests. At home this season, the left-hander is a whopping 11-2 with a 2.46 ERA. The Cubs are certainly stronger at the plate and without question, have the stronger starter here. Take Chicago. Thank you. |
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09-03-23 | LSU v. Florida State +2.5 | 24-45 | Win | 100 | 53 h 16 m | Show | |
Florida State Seminoles Oddsmakers Mistake. Game 232. 4:30 PM PST/7:30 PM EST. My friends, my staff and I have come up with a line on this game that Florida State should be a three-point favorite. Please remember that they’re playing in Orlando, Florida. Also, remember that last year’s meeting, the Seminoles blocked a kick at the end of the game to win 24-23. They come into this meeting with confidence. Believe it or not, FSU comes in here with a lot less pressure on them. They also come in here very optimistic. Last year they were the only team in the country to lead its conference in both total offense and total defense. Now, I will tell you both starting quarterbacks are back. However, a major advantage gives FSU an edge here. LSU defensive tackle, Maason Smith has been suspended. Let me tell you how significant he is to the squad. Head coach, Brian Kelly tried to get a Week 0 game scheduled so he could actually serve out his suspension against a no-name team and be available for this game. While I believe the Tigers are a good team, I just don’t believe all the hype that they are a great team. Trust me when I tell you folks, Florida State is a great team. Defensively they are a little stronger, a little more consistent, and possess bigger playmakers overall. And they’re at 100% coming into this contest. Granted, it’s not technically a home game for the Seminoles. But playing in Orlando, Florida certainly gives them a lot more friendly fans in the stands. Please remember that a season ago LSU, during the regular season went 1-4 against the spread away from home. I still feel FSU should be the favorite. Take the points with the Seminoles. Thank you. |
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09-02-23 | UTSA -120 v. Houston | 14-17 | Loss | -120 | 29 h 47 m | Show | |
UTSA Roadrunners on the monyeline. CONSENSUS. Game 211. 4:00 PM PST/7:00 PM EST. Sports fans, as of posting this game on the websites Friday morning, money is coming in on Houston. I have to tell you I have made extremely successful career going against the grain. As you know, the general public loses most of the time. And guess what? They’re going to lose here again on Saturday. Every sharp guy in Vegas I know likes this game and it is for a few different reasons. First and foremost, there is a big revenge factor here as UTSA lost in last year’s opener triple overtime. With quarterback, Clayton Tune gone, leaving for the NFL, the Cougars offense returns just five starters. This does not bode well as last season their defense got steamrolled for over 33.5 points per game. Whether it be in the air or on the ground, they gave up significant yardage. The Roadrunners took their spot in the AAC as the Cougars are now in the Big 12. You cannot ignore the fact that seventh-year quarterback, Frank Harris is one of the most seasoned play callers in the nation. He led an offense last year that ranked 12th in scoring, 12th in passing, ninth in total yards, and 50th in rushing. The passing game of UTSA would be successful against just about any defense in college football today. Plus, reports are their ground game has been beefed up and can eat up some clock in the process. They’ve had this game circled since the schedule came out folks. They have revenge on their mind, one of the most experienced quarterbacks in college football, and are looking to make a splash in their new conference. Take the Roadrunners on the moneyline. Thank you. |
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09-02-23 | Ohio State -30 v. Indiana | 23-3 | Loss | -110 | 25 h 24 m | Show | |
Ohio State Buckeyes. NO LIMIT. Game 165 12:30 PM PST/3:30 PM EST. The preseason polls have Ohio State figured to be one of the top teams in college football again this season. There are some questions about their quarterback because head coach Ryan Day hasn’t officially named the starter yet to replace CJ Stroud. My friends, this team is loaded on both sides of the ball and they do have one of the best wide receiver tandems in college football today. So any QB at the helm will thrive. They face a team that they have beaten 28 consecutive meetings, and which is supposed to finish this season dead last in their conference. The Buckeyes have averaged over 50.1 points per game in the last six meetings with the Hoosiers. But even more than that, my friends this game takes place 12:30 pst/3:30 PM EST. The other team in the conference that’s supposed to be the best and one of the highest touted teams in college football, the Michigan Wolverines have a contest early at 9:00 AM PST/12:00 PM EST against East Carolina at home. Follow this logic; if Michigan blows up East Carolina, Ohio State hast to keep their foot on the gas to keep pace with them and show them that they too are a team to be reckoned with. If the Wolverines maybe don’t cover against the Pirates, and it’s a little bit closer than many people think, then the Buckeyes still have to keep their foot on the gas to show the Wolverines that they are the best team coming out of the gate and possibly even solidify a top spot in the polls. Either way guys, Ohio State must crush Indiana. And there’s no reason why they shouldn’t. Take the Buckeyes. Thank you. |
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09-02-23 | Boise State v. Washington -14 | Top | 19-56 | Win | 100 | 25 h 23 m | Show |
Washington Huskies. HIGH ROLLER. Game 198. 12:30 PM PST/3:30 PM EST. My friends, this might be one of the biggest mismatches on the college football board this Saturday. To say that the Pac 12 is in a state of flux, would be an understatement. The USC Trojans were supposed to run away with this conference this season. However, after watching their defense allow San Jose State to put up 28 points on them as they failed to cover last week, we must admit that they might have the same problems they had in recent years. Their defense, their defense, their defense!. Both the Oregon Ducks and the Washington Huskies are touted to vie for the PAC 12 title. And right now, I have to be honest, the Huskies are sitting in the catbird seat. There is no question Boise State is a solid team in the Mountain West. They are supposed to be the top team in the conference this season. If you recall, they went up against Oregon State in Week 1 of last season and got blown up, 34-17. Let’s be honest, they just don’t face the same level of competition as does their opponent here this weekend. Their “all-universe” quarterback, Hank Bachmeier has departed the team and is now wearing a Louisiana Tech uniform. The Broncos are also missing some of their coaching staff, who have also departed for bigger and better. Maybe the writing is on the wall. Guys, there is no way they can keep pace offensively with the high-flying squad headed by Michael Penix Jr. A season ago, the Huskies offense ranked number one in passing yards, number two in total yards, and number four in points scored. Oh, by the way, they also didn’t turn the ball over too much, ranking second in college football in that category. Statistics can be quite deceiving my friends. Last season, Boise State possessed one of the best pass defenses in the land. However, when you go up against run-heavy offenses, like they did (Wyoming, Air Force, San Diego State, UTEP, New Mexico, Oregon State) the statistics are going be padded for sure. This is not just a step up in class for their pass defense. This is a step up, step up, step up, like they’ve never experienced before. This is a true mismatch. Lay the two TDs with the Huskies. Thank you. |
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09-01-23 | Red Sox -173 v. Royals | 2-13 | Loss | -173 | 9 h 13 m | Show | |
Boston Red Sox. Best Bet play. Game 919. 5:10 PM PST/810 PM EST. There isn’t a lot of baseball left in the regular season. One thing for sure, no team wants to finish in last place in the American League East. Boston comes off an atrocious series against Houston in which they were swept, 3-0, being outscored by a combined, 26-11. What better team to face to turn things around then the lowly, Kansas City Royals. Kansas City possesses the second worst record in all of baseball. And by the way, this does include the second worst record at home in the Majors as well. They are just 23-43 at Kauffman Stadium this season. The Red Sox have taken three of the four meetings against the Royals this season. All those games were played at Fenway Park. KC is on the 1-11 overall slide. During that stretch, their offense has struggled even more than usual, accounting for four runs or less 11 times. Believe it or not, their pitching has been even worse. Speaking of which, Paxton and Lyles are set to go today. The Boston left-hander is 7-4 with a 3.99 ERA on the campaign. Over his career in eight starts against Kansas City, he is a perfect 4-0 with a 1.51 ERA. The Royals right-hander is 3-15 with a 6.51 ERA in 2023. Over his career in 10 starts against the Red Sox, he is 2-3 with a 6.66 ERA. I look for the Red Sox offense to break out and explode here as they already average more than a run more per game than the Kansas City’s lineup. Take the Red Sox. Thank you. |
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08-31-23 | Braves v. Dodgers UNDER 8.5 | 8-7 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 29 m | Show | |
Braves/Dodgers UNDER. MLB DOUBLE PLAY. Games 955/956. 7:10 PM PST/10:10 PM EST. Guys, I don’t know if there’s a more anticipated matchup come this postseason than the Braves and the Dodgers. I am well aware of the fact that these two offenses are two of the most explosive lineups in baseball. Actually, they rank first and second in scoring. However, seven of the last 10 meetings they’ve had have all done under the total. Neither one of these teams make many mistakes. Hence their records once again this season. They also both know that whichever team wins this series will have a big leg up psychologically when they square off against one another in the playoffs. Spencer Strider and Lance Lynn are scheduled today. Strider has been one of the best pitchers in baseball this season. And while Lynn has not been as impressive on the campaign as in recent campaigns, he is one of the most-seasoned veterans in the Majors. Both teams have strong pitching staffs to back up their starters. This is going to be a much tighter game that many out there think. That’s why we’re going to go under the total today in the Braves/Dodgers. Thank you. |
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08-31-23 | Marlins -150 v. Nationals | 6-1 | Win | 100 | 9 h 38 m | Show | |
Miami Marlins. Grand Slam play. Game 951. 4:05 PM PST/7:05 PM EST. There isn’t a lot of baseball left in the regular season. And yet, both Miami and Washington are still very much alive. I feel very strongly about the Marlins situation here today, as they have really had their way with the Nationals this season. In the nine meetings these two division rivals have had, Miami has taken seven of the nine. If you’re concerned about the fact the Marlins haven’t put up too many runs lately, don’t be. The Nationals pitching staff is absolutely deplorable. They are one of the worst in the league with a team ERA of nearly 5 earned runs per game. Speaking of pitching, Garret and Adon are schedule today. On the road this season, the Marlins left-hander is 4-2 with a 2.86 ERA. The Nationals have won their right-handers last four outings. However, he has not pitched well at home this season, where he has no decisions with a whopping ERA of 9.90. Take Miami. Thank you. |
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08-31-23 | Yankees -124 v. Tigers | 3-4 | Loss | -124 | 3 h 60 m | Show | |
New York Yankees. Early Game Winner. Game 957. 10:10 AM, PST/1:10 PM EST. It’s no secret that the New York Yankees aren’t where they planned to be at this point in the season. I mentioned a few times over recent weeks on shows and in columns that it’s more than just whispers Brian Cashman and Aaron Boone are both on the hot seat. The team needs to turn it up a bit. They do not want to finish in last place in the American League East. Granted, it is the most competitive division of baseball. But they still don’t want to finish last, my friends. I doubt very much they can make up 18 games by the end of the season. Stranger things have happened. But I still doubt very much that they can make up that ground. Especially with the way Baltimore and Tampa Bay have been playing. But what better opponent to face to get some of the well-needed victories than the Detroit Tigers. To say New York has had their way with Detroit would be an understatement. They have taken all three meetings with the Tigers this season. Going back a bit, to last April, they have taken eight of nine matchups against their American League Central rival. Schmidt and Manning are scheduled for today. The New York right hander, despite a not so impressive record, has not gotten blown up in months. As a matter fact, he has allowed three or less runs in 17 of his last 18 starts, going back to mid-May. The Detroit, right-hander is on a pretty good run, pitching well in his last four turns. Prior to that, he was a pretty bad streak. And checking his statistics, he’s had most of his problems at home at Comerica Park this season. The Yankees are playing hotter. And must continue to keep their foot on the gas to climb themselves out of the division cellar. Take the Yankees. Thank you. |
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08-30-23 | Yankees -1.5 v. Tigers | 6-2 | Win | 100 | 7 h 17 m | Show | |
New York Yankees on the run line. Grand Slam Play. Game 919. 3:40 PM PST/6:40 PM EST. Yes, it’s obvious that New York isn’t where they want to be at this point in the season. They had hopes of winning the American League East. And with just a handful of games left in the regular season, they sit in last place in the division. They have won their last two games, which by the way are Games 1 and 2 of this series with Detroit. Trust me when I tell you, whispers of both Brian Cashman and Aaron Boone, both being on the hot seat at the end of the season are circulating. One thing about the Yankees, they have a lot of pride and certainly don’t want to finish in last place. They play a Tigers team that they have gotten the better of, taking seven of the last eight meetings, going back to April of 2022. On the mound today is Gerrit Cole. The right-hander is 11-4 with a 2.95 ERA on the campaign. To say he has dominated Detroit would be an understatement. Over his career, in 11 starts, he posts a 7-1 record with an anemic ERA of 1.94. It looks to be the Tigers will be calling up left-hander, Joey Wentz from Triple-A Toledo to see some action here today. Playing at home against this opponent is certainly going to be a high-pressure situation for the youngster. Believe it or not, as poorly as the Yankees have done this season (please remember that they sit in the most competitive division in all of baseball), they own better numbers, both on the mound, and that the plate, then their opponents here today. Take the Yankees on the run line. Thank you. |
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08-28-23 | Angels v. Phillies -127 | 4-6 | Win | 100 | 7 h 46 m | Show | |
Phillies. MLB Grand Slam. Game 922. 3:40 PM PST/6:40 PM EST. Los Angeles has thrown in the towel on the season, while Philadelphia must keep their foot on the gas. Giolito and Walker are set to start here. The Angels right-hander has earned just one win over his last nine starts. He is atrocious on the road, donning a 3-7 record, with a 6.14 ERA. The team is 19-5 over his last 24 turns. At home, he takes it up a notch, going 9-2 with a 3.27 ERA this season. The L.A. pitching staff has been a doormat regularly. Today, they get trampled. Take Philly. Thank you. |
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08-27-23 | Texans v. Saints -125 | 17-13 | Loss | -125 | 9 h 43 m | Show | |
New Orleans Saints on the ML. NFL Money Maker. Game 136. 5:00 PM PST/8:00 PM EST. The Saints are 2-0, both SU and ATS this preseason. And have looked pretty sharp thus far. I just don’t see the Houston Texans bouncing back after their last outing, t 28-3 embarrassing loss at the hands of the Miami Dolphins. There’s no question that New Orleans possesses better backups at all the key positions. Take the Saints on the ML. Thank you. |
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08-26-23 | Raiders -5 v. Cowboys | Top | 16-31 | Loss | -110 | 21 h 42 m | Show |
Las Vegas Raiders. Preseason Game of the Year. Came 131. 5:00 PM PST/8:00 PM EST Under head coach, Josh McDaniels, Las Vegas is 6-0 straight up and against the spread in preseason play. Dallas has not only failed to win either of their two outings this August, but they failed to cover both as well. Last week against Seattle, several of their key contributors got banged up. This does include a couple of their ball carriers. The undersized Deuce Vaughn isn’t going to be laid out to dry for too long here. They can’t afford to not have an able running back going into Week 1 of the regular season. The Raiders aren’t touted to do too well this year. So, I do expect them to come out here and put up some big numbers to excite their dedicated fans base and season-ticket holders. Take Las Vegas. Thank you. |
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08-26-23 | Bengals v. Commanders -3 | 19-21 | Loss | -110 | 19 h 1 m | Show | |
Washington Commanders. Bookie Buster play. Game 126. 3:05 PM PST/6:05 PM EST. It’s certainly no secret that the Cincinnati Bengals are expected to be one of the best teams in the NFL this season. It’s also no secret that their head coach doesn’t put too much effort in preseason play. I doubt very much they’re going to jeopardize any of their key playmakers here for too long. On the other hand, the Washington Commanders are picked to finish dead last in the NFC East. Not only that, but they are expected to win just 6.5 games this season. And own some of the longest odds to win the NFC Championship. They do have a coach that puts forth a lot of effort in August. This preseason they are 2-0, both straight up and against the spread. It has been reported that all healthy players will be getting some action here (check status). Unlike their opponent in this contest, they have quite a few players still trying to make earn starting slots as well as more than a few trying to make backup positions. I expect this team to be extremely competitive here and give their fans something to be excited about during this upcoming regular season. Take the Commanders. Thank you. |
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08-26-23 | Jets v. Giants +6 | 32-24 | Loss | -105 | 19 h 6 m | Show | |
New York Giants. High Roller play. Game 124. 3:00 PM PST/6:00 PM EST. Neither team has done exceptionally well this preseason. And it is true, the Jets have taken the last two preseason meetings in this in-state rivalry. However, the stadium is going to be filled with fans wearing the color blue. While Aaron Rodgers is expected to make his debut here for the New York football Jets, it’s no secret that they are touted to be a little more successful this year than the New York football Giants. That doesn’t sit well with the boys in blue. They will make a statement and let all of New York & New Jersey know that this is their house. Take the points with a Giant. Thank you. |
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08-25-23 | Padres v. Brewers -110 | 3-7 | Win | 100 | 8 h 58 m | Show | |
Milwaukee Brewers. Game 958. 5:10 PM PST/8:10 PM EST. This is the time of year in baseball when cream rises to the top. The Brewers, which own the top spot in the NL Central, are red-hot, winning five consecutive outings. Many people thought the Padres would be a contender in the NL West this season. However, they are in fourth place in the division, 18.0 games back. Milwaukee has taken three of the four meetings against San Diego this season. And they enter today’s contest with a much more consistent pitcher on the mound. Brandon Woodruff, who is 2-1 with a 2.89 ERA on the campaign, has made three starts since coming off the 60-day injured list. Over his career, in five appearances against the Padres, which does include four starts, he is 2-1 with a 2.35 ERA. Yu Darvish takes the hill on the road. This season he is 8-9 with a 4.35 ERA, which does include a 0-2 mark in four starts this month. He has a good lifetime, ERA against the Brewers. But is just 2-4 in nine career starts against them. Cream is rising to the top right now. And that is why we are sitting with Milwaukee. Take the Brewers. Thank you. |
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08-25-23 | Cubs -113 v. Pirates | 1-2 | Loss | -113 | 7 h 55 m | Show | |
Chicago Cubs. Game 953. 4:05 PM PST/7:05 PM EST. Sitting in second place in the NL Central just 3.0 games back, the Chicago Cubs must keep their foot on the gas right now. What better team to face to get some victories than the Pittsburgh pirates. They have taken all seven meetings against their division rival this season, which includes Game 1 of this series yesterday. The Pirates are sitting in fourth place in the division, 13.5 games back. Today’s pitching matchups certainly favor the visitor as Kyle Hendricks and Mitch Keller or scheduled. The Cubs right-hander is heating up, going 1-0 with a 3.12 ERA over his last three outings. The Pirates right-hander, in nine career games, which includes eight starts against today’s opponent, is 2-4 with a 5.12 ERA. Chicago is hot while Pittsburgh is not. Take the Cubs. Thank you. |
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08-24-23 | Steelers -4.5 v. Falcons | 24-0 | Win | 100 | 9 h 56 m | Show | |
Pittsburgh Steelers. NFLX Bookie Buster. Game 105. 4:30 PM PST/7:30 PM EST. The Atlanta Falcons are supposed to be a much improved team this season, being touted as the second-best squad in the NFC South. However, they are also touted to win just 8.5 games. While they picked up some new additions that should certainly help the ball club, overall, this team is not a force to be reckoned with. There are some rumors that the locker room has had some arguments about the quarterback position already. This preseason they haven’t shown too much offense, as team has accounted for just 16.0 points per game, going 1-0-1 SU and 1-1 ATS. I doubt very much that their head coach is going to jeopardize any of their key players for too long in this contest. On the other hand, Mike Tomlin stated that all healthy players will see the field this evening and get some significant playing time. This is a team known to put forth a very strong effort in preseason play. They are 2-0, both SU and ATS this season, beating some opponents they don’t really like too much in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Buffalo Bills. On both sides of the ball, this team has really excelled, accounting for 27.0 PPG, while allowing just 16.0 PPG. Over the last six preseasons, they possess a very solid record of 17-4 SU, going 16-5 ATS. Let’s face it, over the last several decades, the Steelers were one of the highest toed teams every season in the AFC. They have one of the most loyal fan bases in all of sports. This season, they are expected to finish last in the AFC North. So going into the regular season with a perfect record in August would not just motivate the team, the coaches, and the front office, but also their loyal fans. There’s also one more key thing you should know: on the defensive side of the ball, they have several starters that are very familiar with tonight’s opponent, as they started their careers with the Falcons. Look for Mike Tomlin to have his team revved up and ready here. Take Pittsburgh. Thank you. |
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08-23-23 | Rockies v. Rays -1.5 | 5-6 | Loss | -133 | 8 h 60 m | Show | |
Tampa Bay Rays on the run line. Best Bet play. Game 974. 3:40 PM PST/6:40 PM EST. From opening day up until about a month or so ago, the Tampa Bay Rays played the most consistent baseball in the American League this season. Then they started to feel the fatigue of the long campaign. But folks, they seem to be back on track right now, sitting in second place in the most competitive division of baseball, just 2.0 games back of the Baltimore Orioles. They face a Colorado Rockies team which dwells in the National League West cellar, 28.5 games back. To make matters worse, the Rockies are one of the worst road teams in baseball, going just 20-44 away from home this season. Both on the mound and at the plate, Tampa Bay outclasses Colorado. Their pitching staff ranks seventh in the league, with a Team ERA of 3.89. Compare that to the Rockies staff, which ranks 29th at 5.58. At the plate, they rank fourth, averaging over 5.36 runs per game, while their opponent ranks 18th, averaging 4.41 runs per game. Going back to the pitching, today we have Gomber and Civale. You just can’t compare the two starters. We already talked about the pitching staffs. And we already touched base on the fact that Tampa Bay is in the running to earn back the top spot in their division, and possibly the best overall record in the American League. Take the Rays on the run line. Thank you. |
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08-23-23 | Mariners -1.5 v. White Sox | 4-5 | Loss | -130 | 4 h 31 m | Show | |
Seattle Mariners on the run line. Afternoon Delight play. Game 959. 11:10 AM PST/210 PM EST. Winners of eighth straight, the Mariners are the hottest team in baseball. They sit just 1.0 game back in the AL West, making the division a three-horse race right now. They face a White Sox opponent that many thought, prior to the season beginning, would compete in for the American League Central. Well folks, they are in fourth place in division, 16.0 games back. I’m not looking to hurt any White Sox fans feelings, but this team is done for the season. They’ve lost nine of their last 11 outings, which does include both Games 1 and 2 of this series. Kirby and Kopech are scheduled here. The Seattle right-hander has pitched quite well, as the team has won seven of his last nine starts. The Chicago right-hander has gotten crushed, as a team has dropped nine of his last 11 outings. His numbers are downright deplorable. I said it before and I’ll say it again, baseball is the streakiest of all the major sports. And right now, there is no team streaking hotter than the Mariners. Take Seattle on the run line. Thank you. |
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08-22-23 | Red Sox v. Astros -127 | 3-7 | Win | 100 | 9 h 40 m | Show | |
Houston Astros. Grand Slam play. Game 914. 5:10 PM PST/810 PM EST. With the regular season coming close to the end, the Houston Astros are just 1.5 games back in the American League West. They are not used to playing catch-up in the division. But they truly want the top-spot back. With the first place Rangers on the road at the Diamondbacks, and the Astros hosting today, they can certainly close the gap in the division. They took Game 1 of this series with the Boston Red Sox yesterday, 9-4, following a 3-0 hole. Houck and Verlander are scheduled here today. The Red Sox right-hander is 3-6 with a 5.05 ERA on the campaign. He is taking the mound for the first time in a little over two months. But going into the break, which was due to a facial fracture, he wasn’t so hot. As a matter of fact, he went nine consecutive starts without a win as the team dropped six of his final seven turns. The Astros right-hander is 8-6, with a 3.36 ERA in 2023. This will be his fourth start since re-joining Houston at the trade deadline. In 19 career regular season starts against Boston, he has an ERA of 2.87. Once again, this season, between taking the mound for the Mets and the Astros, he has done well at home, going 5-3 with a 2.49 ERA. Houston has their sights set on taking over the American League West again. And also letting the rest of the American League know that they are back. Take the Astros. Thank you. |
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08-22-23 | Dodgers -1.5 v. Guardians | Top | 3-8 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 31 m | Show |
Los Angeles Dodgers on the run line. MLB DOUBLE PLAY. Game 923. 4:10 PM PST/7:10 PM EST. Once again, as crunch time approaches, Los Angeles is heating-up, winning 13 of their last 14 contests. They know they are on a possible collision course with Atlanta come the postseason. These are the two best teams with the two best records in the N.L. The Dodgers are not just a force at home this season, they are doing pretty well on the road as well, going 33-26 away from home in 2023. Not only that, but this season, during Interleague play, they have dominated A.L. opponents, taking 10 of their last 14 meetings. Going in the opposite direction is the Cleveland Guardians, which do own the second-spot in the American League Central. However, they sport a losing record of 59-66. This is a team barely staying afloat at Progressive Field at 32-31 at home. Not only have they had trouble with their own league, but against National League opponents this season they are just 17-21. This is the first meeting between these two teams this season. Scheduled to take the mound today are Bobby Miller and Noah Syndergaard. The Dodgers right-hander owns a very respectable record of 7-2 with a 3.70 ERA this season. The Guardians right-hander is just 2-6 with a 6.57 ERA. Yes, he does know the Los Angeles team well as he was on their roster as a starter earlier this season. But this won’t help him here. Over his last three outings, Miller is 1-0 to 1.15 ERA. And on the road, he is a perfect, 4-0 with a 2.19 ERA. Over his last three outings, Syndergaard is an atrocious, 1-3 with a whopping ERA of 8.40. And at home this season, he is just 2-3 with a 4.50 ERA. The Dodgers explosive offense averages more than a run and a half per game then does the Guardians 28th ranked lineup. Take Los Angeles on the run line. Thank you. |
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08-21-23 | Ravens -125 v. Commanders | 28-29 | Loss | -125 | 8 h 3 m | Show | |
Baltimore Ravens. MNF Winner. Game 431. 5:00 PM PST/8:00 PM EST. This is a very interesting matchup, my friends. The Washington Commanders are touted to be the NFC East’s poorest team, while the Baltimore Ravens are second-choice in the AFC North this upcoming season. These two teams don’t like each other too much, that’s for sure. Everyone knows (because it’s been on the news nonstop) that the Ravens have a 24-game preseason win streak. It is also come up in the news the last few days that the Commanders want to break that streak. However, during some practices, it seems that Baltimore manhandled Washington. Not only that, but there are some reports that the commanders had some injury issues at the quarterback position (check status) right now. Last week, both teams won straight up. But Baltimore did take down Philadelphia without any of their true starters at key offensive positions. Some of the starters must get some playing time this week. I will tell you that as I mentioned earlier, Washington has been blasting they want to end the streak. With all that chatter, I believe that Coach Harbaugh and his team got a little pissed off, and are looking to prove a point themselves. There is no question that they have a little more talent on both sides of the ball. Take the Ravens on the moneyline. Thank you. |
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08-20-23 | Blue Jays -105 v. Reds | 10-3 | Win | 100 | 3 h 16 m | Show | |
Toronto Blue Jays. Double Play. Game 921. 10:40 am pst/1:40 pm est. As we are head into September, both the Toronto Blue Jays and the Cincinnati Reds have to keep their foot on the gas to ensure themselves a possible postseason spot. These two split out Games 1 and 2 of this series. But there’s no question that the Blue Jays are a strong play here today. For starters, they are a pretty darn good road team, going 36-29 away from home this season. Meanwhile, the Reds aren’t the best home team, my friends, sporting a 31-33 mark a Great American Ball Park this season. Next, let’s go to the starters; Ryu and Greene are scheduled here today. The Toronto left-hander is 1-1 with a 2.57 ERA on the campaign. He is making his fourth start of the season after being sidelined with an elbow issue. He has had very good success against Cincinnati over his career, going 5-2 with a 3.23 ERA in eight starts. By the way, he has amassed 47 strikeouts in 47 1/3 innings pitched against them. His last two starts, the South Korean standout has been absolutely stellar, going nine full innings and allowing zero earned runs. The Reds right-hander is 2-4 with a 3.93 ERA on the campaign. He’s going to be activated from the 60-day injured list as he himself was sidelined with a hip issue. He has only faced the Blue Jays once in his career, a little more than a year ago. It’s been a little over two months since he has taken the mound. But at home this season, he dons an ugly, 0-3 record, with a whopping ERA of 5.18. How many innings each starter will go, is uncertain. However, one thing for sure…when these two teams go to the bullpen, there is a huge disparity as the Blue Jays pitching staff ranks number one in baseball with a Team ERA of 3.67, while the Reds staff ranks 25th with a 4.72 ERA. Take Toronto. Thank you. |
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08-19-23 | Cowboys +7 v. Seahawks | 14-22 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 32 m | Show | |
Dallas Cowboys. High Roller. Game 427. 7:00 PM PST/10:00 PM EST. Sports fans, this is a straight up sharp money move. Once again, this season, the Dallas Cowboys are supposed to be a contender in the NFC. They’ve got to first get past some tough division opponents and a not-so-easy schedule. They took a loss in preseason Week 1 to the Jacksonville jaguars, 28-23. Let’s face it, there’s a lot of eyes on this team. And they are certainly under the gun to have a successful campaign. Not only that, but they have to get some excitement going for the season ticket holders, for sure. I just don’t see the Seattle Seahawks warranting being a touchdown favorite here. This is way too many points to give a team that must make some sort of a splash this week to get their new additions, as well as their fans excited for the beginning of the regular season. Take the touchdown with Dallas. Thank you. |
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08-19-23 | Mets -108 v. Cardinals | 13-2 | Win | 100 | 8 h 8 m | Show | |
New York Mets. Double Play release. Game 953. 4:15 PM PST for 7:15 PM EST. New York is starting to catch a little bit of fire again, my friends. They have won five of their last six, which includes both Games 1 and 2 of this series, outscoring St. Louis by a combined, 11-3. As a matter of fact, the Mets have had their way with the Cardinals, taking five of the last seven overall meetings, going back to last season. Today’s starters are Senga and Mikolas. The New York right-hander has not allowed more than three earned runs in any start since June 17. Meanwhile, the St. Louis right-hander has had a rough go of it. The team has lost 11 of his last 14 starts. The Cardinals seem to be a little too far gone at this point to redeem themselves and get back into any chance for a postseason spot. This is a team that many thought would win the NL Central. The Mets right now sit 23.0 games back in the East. Don’t put too much stuck into that my friends. The second place Phillies are 13.5 games back in the division. However, New York still has to save face and justify their very high payroll. Take the Mets. Thank you. |
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08-19-23 | Bears +5 v. Colts | 17-24 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 40 m | Show | |
Chicago Bears. Best Bet. Game 413. 4:00 PM PST/7:00 PM EST. I think we can all agree no one expects either the Bears or the Colts to do too much this season. But there is a major difference between these two teams. And that is the fact that some of the most loyal fans in all the sports reside in the city of Chicago. The coaching staff, the team, and the front office certainly want to give their loyal fan base something to be excited about. This is also a team that seems to try in preseason, winning and covering six of their last seven games played in August. I don’t know if you recall, but back in 2007 these two met in the Super Bowl when the Bears had a lead and then lost it to the Colts. Maybe they get a little bit of revenge here my friends. But at the very least they could give their loyal fans something to be excited about. Take the points with Chicago. Thank you. |
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08-19-23 | Bills v. Steelers +1 | 15-27 | Win | 100 | 7 h 16 m | Show | |
Pittsburgh Steelers. Bookie Buster. Game 412. 3:30 PM PST/6:30 PM EST. This is a very unique matchup. For decades, Pittsburgh was known as THE team in the AFC. Well times they are a changing. And now Buffalo is the top-dog in the conference. One thing about Steeler fans, they are loyal. I don’t think they expect too much from their team this year. So, a big win against a top AFC opponent would go a long way to motivate their loyal fan base. Let’s face it, the Bills don’t need to prove anything here. They know that barring a major injury, they will be in the postseason. Take the points with Pittsburgh. Thank you. |
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08-17-23 | Browns +4 v. Eagles | 18-18 | Win | 100 | 9 h 55 m | Show | |
Cleveland Browns. High Roller play. Game 401. 4:30 PM PST/7:30 PM EST. The Cleveland Browns are certainly a respected AFC team. But they really aren’t touted to be a powerhouse this season. On the other hand, the Philadelphia Eagles, are one of the top teams in the NFC. This is a team that doesn’t normally put forth too much of an effort in August. Barring any major injuries, I think we can all expect the Eagles to be a team competing for the NFC title. They are not going to put their major contributors in too much of harms way here tonight. On the other hand, the Browns have a lot to prove. And have a lot of talent in the backup positions. Giving them points here is a mistake. Take Cleveland. Thank you. |
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08-16-23 | Angels v. Rangers -169 | 2-0 | Loss | -169 | 9 h 55 m | Show | |
Texas Rangers. Best Bet. Game 910. 5:05 PM PST/8:05 PM EST. My friends, there really isn’t a lot of baseball left in the regular season. But as the campaign progresses, we can clearly see that Texas and Los Angeles are heading in opposite directions. The Rangers are perched atop the American League West at 72-48, owning a 3.5-game cushion. The Angels sit in fourth place in the division at 59-62, 13.5-games back. Texas has taken five of the nine meetings against Los Angeles this season. This does include Games 1 and 2 of this series, outscoring their opponent buy a combined, 19-3. Detmers and Gray are schedule starters today. You just can’t compare the two. The Angels left-hander is 2-9 with a 5.27 ERA. Over his last three outings, he is 0-2 with a whopping ERA of 13.09. On the road this season, his numbers are just as ugly, going 0-6 with a 6.70 ERA. The Rangers right-hander is 8-5 with a 3.66 ERA on the campaign. He has done very well at home, going 5-1 with a 3.13 ERA. Texas scores just about a full run more per game then does Los Angeles, while their pitching staff has an ERA of more than a half a run less per game. No matter how you cut it you’ve got to take the Rangers. Thank you. |
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08-14-23 | Angels v. Rangers -1.5 | Top | 0-12 | Win | 110 | 9 h 6 m | Show |
Texas Rangers on the run line. MLB DOUBLE PLAY. Game 906. 5:05 PM PST/8:05 PM EST. Texas enters Game 1 of this series on an 8-2 run, leading the AL West by 2.5 games, with the AL’s second-best mark of 70-48. Los Angeles is on a 3-7 cold streak, dwelling in the divisions fourth spot, 11.5 games back at 59-60. The Angels, which possess a 34-44 road record this season, go into Globe Life Field to face the Majors best home team, the Rangers, owning a 40-20 record in their stadium. Sandoval and Scherzer are scheduled here today. The Los Angeles left-hander is 6-8, with a 3.86 ERA this season, as the team has lost five of his last seven starts. The Texas right-hander owns a very impressive, 11-4 mark with an ERA of 3.88 on the campaign. Over his career, he has faced today’s opponent six times, dominating them, with a 4-1 record and a 2.45 ERA. Over their last 10 contests, the Angels have accounted for three or less runs eight times while their pitching staff has allowed five or more runs six times. Meanwhile, in their last 10 outings, the Rangers offense has exploded for five runs or more seven times, while their pitching staff has only allowed more than three runs just once in that same 10 game time span. Take Texas on the run line. Thank you. |
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08-13-23 | 49ers v. Raiders +4 | Top | 7-34 | Win | 100 | 52 h 2 m | Show |
Las Vegas Raiders. NFL Week 1 Best Bet. Game 134. 1:00 PM PST/4:00 PM EST. As of this week, the San Francisco 49ers are touted to be one of the top teams in football this season. Most sports books have them taking the NFC West with ease. And most sports books have them as one of the top two teams in the NFC. Meanwhile, questionably the most talked about team in pro football, the Las Vegas Raiders are expected to finish last in the AFC West, and only win 6.5 games. There might be a little animosity here dating back to when both teams were in the same state. But there’s definitely some animosity being the quarterback for San Francisco over recent seasons is now wearing a Las Vegas jersey. Oh, by the way, to add gasoline to the fire, the last time these two teams faced one another, San Fran won in OT at Allegiant, 37-34. That game was played last January 1. Reports are that Brock Purdy is most-likely not going to play here (check status). But the offense certainly is chock-full of talent at the quarterback slot. I don’t expect head coach, Kyle Shanahan to put any of his playmakers at risk for too long. Raiders head coach, Josh McDaniels is known to put forth an effort in August action. Overall, this team is 6-1 SU and 5-2 ATS their L7 in preseason games. There is a lot of pressure on the Las Vegas coaching staff, players, and front office to win here. I do see them coming out here and playing very strongly and making a splash. Giving them this many points at home is a mistake. Take the Raiders. Thank you. |