Taking the RAMS. These guys are 2-3 and have played at Seattle, Indy and Cincy. Home vs Philly and San Fran. Cards are, I still think, one of the worse teams in the league. I have an under 3.5 ticket on them for the season. We saw the Rams go on the road after the Niners game and play Cincy to a 19-16 game. The same Cincy team on the road dropped 34 with no Tee Higgins. Cards are bad. Kupp working his way back. Stafford has found something with Nacua. Am I crazy thinking the Rams put up 30+ this afternoon? I'll take a 10pt win, but I think we clear that by another TD. 4* Money Maker LA RAMS

Taking TAMPA. We have been on these guys most of the year. I said back in August, take some Tampa 10/1 to win the South, on the free pick preview shows, and on Mid Day Money. Bucs have a defense. Lions, as I have said before. The hyped team coming into the season. Not buying them as a favorite vs a team with a good defense. Beating up on Carolina. Come on. Beating the Falcons at home with basically a rookie QB. Please. Green Bay? That win is looking a little suspect and that is coming from the guy who has GB to win the North tickets! Also on the UNDER (45.5) even though it is now down to a 42.5. Watch my Look Ahead Lines Show Sunday nights at halftime people! Numbers matter. 4* Money Maker TAMPA BAY BUCS

Taking the COLTS. Just a good spot here. Jags back from their 2 games in England, and a big win over the Bills. Had Indy back on Week 1. Couldn't punch it in from the 1. Richardson was knocked out, and, hurt again, will not be playing. But we know have a pretty solid 2 headed rush attack. A little ML might be worth a shot here also.  5* Best Bet INDIANAPOLIS COLTS 

Taking the SEAHAWKS. Off a bye week and will be ready for Cincy. I expect a run heavy game after Arizona gashed this defense. (Also on the UNDER). Burrow 3 TDs last week, 2 on the season before facing the Cards. Seattle defense was insane vs Giants. I think Cincy is better. But I do have doubts about their OL. Outright win here for the road team. 4* Money Maker SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Taking MIAMI. How the heck will Carolina stay within 20 here? I know the line has moved to about 2 TDs since I posted this. I still will lay it. Carolina was down 28-7, hit a late FG at the half 28-10. It's 35-10 42-17. Garbage TD with 2 minutes left for the 42-24 final. Young is young, so expect another INT or 2. Miami's explosiveness on offense will get them a lead, and means they can come hair on fire after the QB and not worry about any running game. Miami toyed with the Giants and won 31-16 giving up 3 FGs and no TDs. Try on a 102 INT return. This should be something along the lines of 38-13. 8* Sure Shot MIAMI DOLPHINS 

 Taking OREGON STATE. Had UCLA last week - a nice upset winner to some. But, when I see the ol' unranked over ranked, it is not an upset. Bruins defense is solid. But on the road, with a young QB. Eh. Give me the home team. 14-7 in Utah. Now Beavers defense isn't Utah level, but, this is a tough road spot. Home team gets it done by double digits. 4* Money Maker OREGON STATE 

 Taking AUBURN here. Good spot for the road dog here. LSU with big, bad, Bama on deck. A defense that has given up 39 - 49 - 34 in it's last 3 SEC games. Just what a struggling offense needs. Auburn is week on offense. No doubt about it. 14 at Cal. 10 vs A&M. But they put a 20 spot on Georgia. And no matter what that offense looked like before thney scored 50 or whatever last week, the defense was always there for the Bulldogs. An extra week for Auburn to get a little magic ready. 4* Money Maker AUBURN TIGERS  

 Taking the AGGIES here. Had these guys last week, will come back on them again. Bad spot. Yeah. Not going to make any bones about it. Vols off their bye week and A&M just lost their Super Bowl to Alabama. Maybe I just fall in love with the Aggies recruiting classes. I have said multiple times on Mid Day Money how they just get guy after guy in the program. Jimbo needs this win. They have to get off the mat and beat Milton + company here. (Also on the UNDER here). The company is the run game, which A&M excels at stopping. If the coach gets these guys minds on track, Aggies should win this one outright. 4* Money Maker TEXAS A&M

Taking FLORIDA STATE. Here we go with the 'Cuse. Same ol', same ol' -- Jump out to a fast start. Trick you into thinking they can cover or pull and outright win vs a good team. Proceed to get destroyed and go on 5 game losing streak. Nothing major on deck for the Seminoles who should be the ACC Champs this season. FSU too good on both sides of the ball. Should be something like 38-13 this afternoon. 4* Money Maker FLORIDA STATE

4* Money Maker EAST CAROLINA 

4* Money Maker APPALACHIAN STATE

Taking the JETS. Sean Payton said Nathanial Hackett was basically a big ole pile of doo doo. You don't think these guys want to crush Denver for their coach. He was here last year. Basically knows this trash squad in an out. Not that New York can drop a 70 piece, but I expect a big J-E-T-S WIN. 8* Sure Shot NEW YORK JETS

Taking ARIZONA. This is why I say to watch live, or listen on your podcasts to Sunday Nights Look Ahead Line Show. Line is 3. If you want to make money betting NFL, you don't bet on Sunday. Look - Do your bankroll a favor and keep taking any points that the line makers give you with teams playing Cincy. Burrow is hurt. The guy has ZERO TOUCHDOWNS in 3 of the 4 games he has played this season! Stop running to bet this team.. Here is some Look Ahead Lines for NFL Week 6 on Friday 10 days before the game. Take Seattle and the 2 points next week in Cincy! 4* Money Maker ARIZONA CARDINALS

Taking the RAMS here. Another good number as we catch Philly heading cross country, and off an OT game. A game they probably should have lost. I know the Iggles haven't played their best - and yet they still got me last time on the road Monday night in Tampa. But this is a little better team - which is tough for me to type in here. I thought this Rams bunch was left for dead. But the offense hasn't been all that bad. The defense shows up. Line has moved from 6 down to 4. I still like anything more than a FG. Eagles defense gives up passing yards and that is how LA moves the ball. Philly has been playing with fire most of the season in these one score wins. It will catch up to them. Is it an outright win for the Rams here? Maybe. But the points will get us the cover and a W either way. 4* Money Maker LA RAMS

Taking MIAMI. Normally I am one to say-- Yeah. So and so looked so bad we have to come back and grab them. Well - I did that after NY was destroyed on a SNF vs the Cowboys. They got demolished in the first half before coming back to beat Arizona. It is another thing saying lets take them against Miami. Dolphins off their own bad loss getting spanked by their rivals in Buffalo. Huge get back on the right track spot here. It might be a square look. But I cannot see NYG staying with, or slowing down Miami. Giants D giving up 30ppg. Offense has scored 3 vs Seattle at home, 0 vs Dallas at home - 12 in San Fran.. - and that 31 piece vs Arizona. Where do you think Miami defense falls in with those 4 teams? This should be 38-16. Miami should win this one by 20+ this afternoon. 4* Money Maker MIAMI DOLPHINS

Taking the RAVENS. I know I am suppose to 'buy low' here on the Steelers. Getting beat by the Texans on the road! But let's look at this team. Did nothing vs the Niners. Beat Cleveland in a game, honestly, they should have lost. Couple defensive TDs to start and end their scoring. And 1 big pass play. Do we chalk that up to the Browns being the Browns? Because the Ravens aren't the Browns. Yes. These games have been dog fights 16-13 - 16-14 - 16-13 OT - 20-19 - 19-14 the last 5 in the series. Tyler Hunter the started the last 3 games. Lamar Jackson for 1 - and, hello - RG3!! - Big Ben was playing for Pitt in 3 of the 5. DIFFERENT TEAMS. Lamar behind center is a difference maker. Don't overthink things. 4* Money Maker BALTIMORE RAVENS

4* Money Maker DETROIT LIONS

Taking MICHIGAN. We had these guys last week, will come back again tonight. I think these guys and Texas are right now the top 2 teams in all of CFB. The defense is insane. Look at these score. 45-7 -- 31-7 -- 31-6 -- 35-7 -- 30-3.. Until last week, the offense wasn't even aware they were playing in games. Talk about going through the motions. Indiana up next so it is not like they will be extra resting guys for Ohio State or Penn State. Minnesota will turn the ball of 4 or 5 times here. Wolverines have allowed 1 opposing team 1st offense TD this year. If Minny is within 24-28 points here I'll be surprised. 4* Money Maker MICHIGAN

Taking NORTH CAROLINA. Ah the 'Cuse. Let us down here last week. But that is not why we fade them  here because after they get off to their fast starts, they fade. And fade and fade. Schedule gets tougher, and their true colors show. NC off a bye week. This game shouldn't be close. 4* Money Maker NORTH CAROLINA 

Taking TEXAS A&M. We have had these a few times already this season (cashed them last week!) and will take the OUTRIGHT win tonight. I don't think that Alabama is done the way they are being made out to be. But they are ripe for some take downs. Tide 2-7 ATS run as road faves. The defense has been solid for them. But I like t his Aggies bunch to Texas. Loads of talent. Can they click on all gears here? I think so. Nearly pulled out the upset last year. Got Bama the year before. Tide dynasty showing some cracks this year with a loss and some tight games and halves. A&M SEC futures. Get on them before the game starts. OUTRIGHT DOGGY $ 4* Money Maker TEXAS A&M 

4* Money Maker UCLA BRUINS

Taking UTSA. Roadrunners? More like roadkill for me. Had UTSA in their first 3 games and went a reverse perfect 0-3 ATS. QB who has been here for nearly a decade, off a bye week, we presume near 100%. If you can't blast this Temple program by 2TDs - yikes. 36-7 losers at Rutgers - 41-7 losers to Miami Florida - 48-26 losers at Tulsa. UTSA should by accident get to 30 something points. Time to get the season on track and it starts here in AAC play. 4* Money Maker UTSA

Taking TEXAS. Now. Am I expecting another 49-0 whipping here of the Sooners. No. But, having Gabriel under center will most likely put some points on the board for Oklahoma. That being said. I think Texas is the real deal. Ewers is solid at QB. The WR + RB spots are solid. The defense, I think that is what separates the two teams. 4* Money Maker TEXAS LONGHORNS

Taking KANSAS STATE. You know I like this guys. Only loss on that 61 yard FG at Missouri. I think they run the Cowboys out of their own building tonight. 48-0 last year. Revenge for Oklahoma State? Come on. They finally think they have a QB. Does a bye week help this offense. They lose so much from last year. I think Gundy hangs it up after this disaster of a season. They beat Central Arkansas and Arizona State. Arizona State. Only win over Southern Utah. South Alabama (who we had) ran these guys out of here 33-7. It was 23-0 in the 4th quarter! Kansas State puts points on the board. Home, away. Doesn't matter. 16-6 ATS run for K-State as favorites. 4* Money Maker KANSAS STATE

4* Money Maker DALLAS COWBOYS

Taking the BROWNS. Well - you know we have the UNDER in this one and that is why we are also on the small home dog here. This defense is really good. Jim Schwartz doing a super job so far. The Chubb loss is bad, but the OL is good enough to carry a decent RB. Watson needs to just keep improving. I think people forget this cat was out basically a year and a half. You play in a monsoon, face the Steelers and Titans, who, last time I checked are defense first squads. I think they win the division. Burrow is a close to be doing for an extended period of time. Steelers to be are not there yet. Ravens look vulnerable. The offense is changing. The defense. Eh. I mean the bend don't break broke. You are lucky you are 2-1 not 1-2. You have a banged up OL coming to the Dawg Pound - even if their 2 starters are back, how effective will they be? 4* Money Maker CLEVELAND BROWNS

Taking WASHINGTON and the Pennix show. Get those Heisman Futures. This kid is crushing it. I thought he would be good last year. He has been great so far this year. 43ppg last 16 games. I think they put up 50-60 tonight. Oregon on deck for Washington which does make this a bit tricky laying the big number. But looking at this series history. Arizona - Zero Defense. 49 - (21) -44 - 51- 38 - 49 points allowed to Washington. QBs change. Coaches Change. Apparently not playing defense doesn't. 4* Money Maker WASHINGTON

Taking ALABAMA. Oh the demise of Bama was short lived. Look. We know what Alabama is and isn't. The QB play has been a bit weak. The defense is still a defense. But Mississippi State. How about 78 points their last 2 games vs South Carolina and LSU. Heck - you gave up 24 to Arizona and barely escaped scoring 31 getting turnovers. I thought about the Under in this one because Bama will be running the ball and MSU has gotten away from really throwing it a ton. Bama by about 20 tonight. 4* Money Maker ALABAMA

4* Money Maker AIR FORCE

4* Money Maker WYOMING

Taking GEORGIA. This is flat out fade of Auburn offense. Holy Cow how terrible. Forget about Samford and UMass. These guys scored 14 vs Cal (had Cal and they should have won outright) and 10 vs A&M (had A&M last week too) Forget about Georgia 'not covering.' Laying 51-42-26-39. Come on. This is a team that is looking for 3 straight championship. They don't have time to run it up in September vs joke programs. Now we get a road trip to an SEC team. Now we see some fancy offense. Or at least them covering. Samford Cal and UMass aren't great offenses. Aggies put up 27. I think the Bulldogs get at least 34. And Auburn, tops I think 17. 4* Money Maker GEORGIA BULLDOGS

Taking MICHIGAN. 31-7 -- 31-6 -- 35-7 -- 30-3 --- Those are the Wolverines scores this season. Is Nebraska better than Rutgers Bowling Green UNLV ECU. I don't know about Rutgers, but the other 3 sure. Problem is that even here at home, I can't trust Nebraska. Saw them vs 2 decent teams in Colorado and Minnesota (and you know how I feel about Colorado) and they turned the ball left and right. What will you do against this defense? I think Wolverines Defense contributes 14/17 points based on TOs and field position. 4* Money Maker MICHIGAN 

Taking USC. How many times on Mid Day Money have I said this about Colorado. They Can Not Tackle. They Have No OL. They Will Get Exposed Vs Top Teams. I don't care how bac you think the Trojan defense is. It is not Colorado State or TCU bad. This offense will maul the Buffs defense. This game, like I said last week, should be a 30 point win. 4* Money Maker USC

Taking A&M. Yeah. We have some QB concerns for the Aggies, but I am still believing. We get Max Johnson who tossed 27 TD passes at LSU a couple years ago and has some A&M starts under his belt. Or we get Weigman, who beat out Johnson for starter and has looked good when on the field this year and last. I'll tell you what, not believing much in the Razorbacks. Up 14-0 on BYU (we had BYU), lose outright 38-31 at home blowing that lead and another 10pt lead later in the game. Huge last second loser at LSU. Last second FG with 5 seconds left, 34-31. I am high on A*M and think they win this one by 10. 4* Money Maker TEXAS A&M 

Taking PENN STATE. Will lay the big number here. Would be over and honestly, probably wouldn't be looking at this if Northwestern would have lost last week. But - you trail in the 4th quarter 31-10 and come back and win 37-34, yeah, give me PSU. This is Wildcats team that scored 14 vs Duke and 7 vs Rutgers. Penn State defense won't allow 10 points here. UMass on deck so no look ahead to Ohio State. Time to pummel a Big 10 team - and 61-13 vs Iowa and Illinois show us that PSU can put up some points. Backdoor cover is a slight concern. But, I think that PSU defense is going to force turnovers, get us some short fields. I think this is a 45-13 game. 4* Money Maker PENN STATE

Taking the PACKERS. Again. Yes. You know GB & TB are basically the official Mid Day Money NFL Teams this year. Short week for these rivals. Huge comeback from 17-0 for a 18-17 win for the Pack. Injury holdouts flipped that line from GB faves to dogs. Maybe saving them for this bigger division matchup? As I have said before - I like Love, the coach, the defense - everything about GB. Lions beat basically a rookie QB in a road start. Now they face a team that had basically owned them, and now the Packers can play the old revenge card the way last season ended. 4* Money Maker GREEN BAY PACKERS

Taking the RAMS.-- Talked about this on Look Ahead Lines Sunday.... We had Cincy Sunday (and under).. I thought Burrow still looks hurt. Didn't look good in Week 1, just as bad in Week 2... Said grab this.. Now it is 3! .. Unbelievable.. Still would take the Rams because I think Cincy absolutely stinks. 4* Money Maker LA RAMS 

Taking TAMPA. I have said these guys, and probably the Packers, official Mid Day Money teams of the season. Home dog on MNF. Sign me up. Eagles 4-10 ATS last 14 as road favorites. I stole a half point in Week 1 with Philly on the road. They needed 4 TOs last week to beat Minny. Tampa is a solid bunch. Not sure why I was to grab them 10/1 to win the South. Defense is solid. Eagles haven't looked all that in sync on both sides of the ball to start the season. 4* Money Maker TAMPA BAY BUCS

Taking DALLAS. Arizona 9 straight losses, 6 at home. Cowboys 70-10 over Giants and Jets. If anything we saw last week vs NYG ( I had NYG), the Cards are going to be in for a long year. Dallas is a much more balanced team. Just better. Arizona has covered vs Washington and the Giants. Now another old NFC East foe is in town. I just don't see. This should be a 33-10 game. 4* Money Maker DALLAS COWBOYS

Taking SEATTLE. Short week. No offensive weapons. And a tough home crowd. Seattle OL (who I bet against last week taking the Lions!) looked better with backups then their starters. Andy Dalton coming in since the rookie is banged up. Line has moved a bit. Honestly. Shouldn't matter. Seahawks 28-11 (72%) ATS last 39 at home. 4* Money Maker SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Taking the LIONS. Falcons pulled up a miracle win last week. Detroit, even with injuries, should take care of business here. Not sold on a young QB making road starts. I like this Atlanta team, I do. Like all the young offensive guys. For me though - this is a circle the wagons type of game. Detroit season can easily start to spiral out of control. Green Bay on Thursday night. They can't over-look anyone.  4* Money Maker DETROIT LIONS 

Taking the PACKERS. You know this is basically the official Mid Money Money team. Maybe Tampa on their heels. But I do like GB. Let one slip away last week in Atlanta. But not here at home. Saints off MNF (we cashed the Under). They haven't looked impressive at all on offense. Packers might get RB + WR back for this one. Love has been solid. Defense not too shabby. Might actually think about the under in this one also. 4* Money Maker GREEN BAY PACKERS

Taking the PATRIOTS. Probably an ugly on in North Jersey today. I will grab the short favorite though. Jets have a defense sure. But any team they play the defense gets upgraded because of the New York offense. Patriots have a solid defense. Probably deserve better than the 0-2 they are. FGs instead of TDs hurt. Edge offense Patriots. Edge coaching Patriots. Defense equal out for me here. Patriots 11-3 ATS last 14 vs Jets. Less than 10ppg for NYJ last 4 in this series.  4* Money Maker NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

Taking MIAMI. I have said multiple times on Mid Day Money how I can't bet Miami. I just worry about Tua every time the kid drops back. That being said - Denver making first road trip. A total disaster start for Sean Payton and the Broncos. From the opening on-sides kick vs the Raiders, to the defense last week giving up 35 points basically unanswered after being up 21-3. 21-3 with less than 2 minutes left in the 1st half! 13 points in 1.47 seconds! I think the Denver defense has some problems right now and facing the Dolphins isn't helpful. Broncos have lost 9 straight games after leading at halftime! wow. 2-0 on the road coming home, not laying a 7. I know it looks a little too easy to say Miami, but sign me up. Read somewhere that Denver has lost 11 straight on the road (not counting an England Win) 4* Money Maker MIAMI DOLPHINS 

Taking MINNESOTA. Both teams 0-2. Chargers doing it in hear-breaking fashion in both games - And, they haven't turned the ball over yet! You knew the Vikings were playing with fire coming into the season with they way things broke for them last year. And out of the gate, 0-2. Turnovers - 4 basically inside the red zone have hurt. 2 losses by 9 points. Could be 2-0. Not a fan of either coaches. But I have to go with the home team here. 4* Money Maker MINNESOTA VIKINGS 

Taking TENNESSEE. Man. Said last night on Look Ahead Lines lets grab the Titans at 4.5, but was hoping for a 5. Now I see some 3.5 out there. Uh. Browns will be coming off total slug fest Monday night vs Steelers. Short week for another physical defense. Cincy - Pitt, and on deck the Ravens. Nice sandwich spot to play the ugly dogs. 4* Money Maker TENNESSEE TITANS 

Taking WASHINGTON. I know Washington has not looked all that great in going 2-0. Edged past Arizona with some turn over help. Denver. What is there to say. Hats off I guess. 11 points in a minute 47 seconds and it's a game and a big road win. This line jumped out to me right out of the gate. Josh Allen. Buffalo. Just have to win by a touchdown! Washington is trash. I am not a Ron Rivera guy. Think he is a lame duck running this bunch. But, they are responding and not quitting on him. Back to Allen. You have heard me say all last year the guy misses his old coach. Fumbles. Bad INTs. I think the Bills Super Bowl window is all but closed. I think this is a FG game. 4* Money Maker WASHINGTON COMMANDERS 

Taking TEXAS. Well. I said the game vs Bama was their big test. They passed. Forget the Wyoming game. They were sleeping walking off that big win. 21 points in the 4th. This team can turn it on. Now they get an in state rival like Baylor, who has won 2 of the last 4. I think Longhorns win this by 20+. Texas has Kansas at home next. They were prepping for this instead of Wyoming. Bears don't have the fire power to hang. 4* Money Maker TEXAS LONGHORNS

Taking OREGON. Not shocked this line is now 20. The summer line was 28! Look for the Ducks to hit 45-50 by themselves here. Buffs have been playing with fire in 2 of 3 games. Now you have a legit program, and you are the road without your best WR. Colorado gets torched on the ground giving up 7 yards per carry to TCU. Colorado State goes for 367 in the air. Reality time for Coach Prime. Blow Out. 5* Best Bet OREGON

Taking ALABAMA here. At this price, sign me up. I have Ole Miss +15.5 on another site. Thought this would be about 10-12. Now I think the overreaction is too much. 4* Money Maker ALABAMA 

4* Money Maker KANSAS

Taking TEXAS TECH. These guys. Had them in Wyoming. Blowing a 17-0 lead. What the heck? Then the Oregon game. Oh brother. 3rd times a charm though! Let's get that elusive cover. West Va off the Backyard Brawl. Big physical battle. I thought this team would be bad this year. I called them a MAC team in August. Penn State took care of them. Putting 56 on Duquesne. Come on. Red Raiders should win this by 2 TDs. 4* Money Maker TEXAS TECH

Taking OKLAHAMA. Welcome to the Big 12 Cincy. This is where the loss of the coach and players will  be felt. When a team like the Sooners come to town. Putting up 24 points against Miami Ohio and 27 vs Pitt is a little different than facing Oklahoma. And really, Pitt? Did you see that Backyard Brawl mess. Wow. So a little glimmer off a 2-1 start. EKU 66-13. They can be on the flip side of that today. This Sooners team runs a bunch of different guys at you, so you can't zero in on a RB or WR. The kid Gabriel at QB is completing 82% of his passes! 11 TDs 1 INT. Heck - the backup QB is 11-13 with 2 TDs!! Multiple RBs producing. WRs catching balls all over the place. I don't think Cincy gets within 20. 4* Money Maker OKLAHOMA SOONERS 

Taking TEXAS A&M. Tough spot for Auburn here. First SEC road game for their QB. 4 TDs and 3 INTs on the year. Last time we saw them on the road they pulled a miracle win out of their hat, but didn't cover (we had Cal there). Aggies have found some offense this year. 47-33-52. Time for Jimbo to get a little revenge, 13-10 Auburn last year. 4* Money Maker TEXAS A&M 

Well. This is why I tell you watch Look Ahead Lines and bet early. Also have the UNDER at 44.5! 

Taking the GIANTS. This is my favorite game of the day. I mean - I was doing Look Ahead Lines at halftime last week and was like, man- Giants getting run out on SNF. Unload next week! What a spot. I know that taking road faves is not a long term winner in the NFL. But New York lost every aspect of that game. Totally humiliated. And really, if that isn't reason enough. What edge does Arizona have here? QB? RB? defense? Coaching? Maybe Arizona weather over NY. If the Giants don't win this one by 2 TDs, I will be shocked. 10* Money Bomb NEW YORK GIANTS 

Taking SAN FRAN. Wow. Was I wrong about Purdy and SF. What a whipping. And as much as there is over-reactions to wins and losses, Niners look like the team that nearly made the Super Bowl last year. Rams go in to Seattle and steal one. Is that a real shocker though? Seattle needed OT to win to make the playoffs last year at home. They nearly lost in LA to John Wolford! So as much as LA plays Seattle tough - SF has won 8 of the last 9. And those Rams teams weren't shells of those teams. I think San Fran runs these guys out of the building. 8* Sure Shot SAN FRANCISCO 49ers

Taking TAMPA BAY. These guys were probably my top play last week - right up there with the Browns. And I am right back on them here at home. How the heck do the Bears open as a favorite? What a joke. 11 straight losses for Chicago. Tampa, for all the hate they get - have a decent defense. It will look very good vs this outfit. Baker will bake his way to a 2-0 start to the season. TB for the South 10/1 baby! 4* Money Maker TAMPA BAY 

Taking the CHIEFS. We had the under for KC last week, and this week we come back on Andy Reid's bunch. Talk about a must win in Week 2. Now - can they still lose and make the playoffs - Sure. But. The hype on the Jags (we had Colts LW) will reach Coach Prime level if they win this one. You don't want to lose a head to head vs a team that could take home field from you. Chief WRs must hold on to the ball. I am sure Mahomes, off a game like that, with extra prep, different outcome this afternoon. 4* Money Maker KC CHIEFS

Taking the BENGALS. Easy fade of these guys in Week 1. At home though, Burrow with a game under his belt, I'll bite. Look - never liked this coach. The OL looked shaky last week. Ravens always bring the defense (we have the UNDER also here). Ravens breaking in in a new offense and it didn't look all that great last week vs the Texans. Like KC, another team staring at 0-2. This one though vs a division rival. Kitchen sink game for Cincy off a putrid performance last week. Lamar was sharp, but they lose their RB. I think this is a slugfest and Cincy pulls away for about a TD win. 4* Money Maker CINCINNATI BENGALS 

Taking GREEN BAY. Now, don't like us being a road fave here vs a better team than the one we were just a road dog against. Line has since flipped. Makes sense. But if you watch me on the show, you know I am high on this GB team. Atlanta isn't letting their QB throw, at least not yet. There will be steady attack of Allgeier and Robinson on the ground from the Falcons. But back to GB and Love. This kid knows this system. I trust him and this coach more than the Falcons. I've said all Summer that the Packers have a lot to prove with Rodgers gone. They should beat this team. 4* Money Maker GREEN BAY PACKERS

Taking BYU. Slovis! Kid was at USC, Pitt, now suiting up in Provo. Look. Razorbacks have a game vs LSU on deck. Can we all agree that last week's 28-6 was them really playing to a bad team. BYU was run out of their own building last year 52-35. This unit isn't stronger, but yet this line does seem a little light to me. Most times I am taking dogs thinking we can steal outright wins. This one is more we are coming through the backdoor. 4* Money Maker BYU 

Taking SOUTH ALABAMA. This is an experienced group. Loads of starters back on both sides of the ball, 18 total. Was nearly a Top 30 overall offense (36) and defense (25) last year. I said in one of my preview videos that I though the Cowboys would be in for a long season. Could be Gundy's farewell. 3 QBs played last week. Down 15-10 at the half before 2 different QBs tossed TD passes for a 27-15 win. And let's not get excited about 15 points. Arizona State scored 24 vs small school Southern Utah. Jags a tough little dog. 38-24 winners at CMU last year getting 6. Followed that up with a 32-31 loss at UCLA. Upset possible? 4* Money Maker SOUTH ALABAMA

Taking TOLEDO. Rockets lost opener at Illinois by 2 then lambasted Texas Southern 71-3 (50-0 at half!) San Jose comes in off a thrashing of their own, mauling Cal Poly 59-3. But their first 2 games vs PAC 12 teams, 56-28 loss at USC, 42-17 loss at Oregon State. I can see this falling somewhere along the lines of 35-20. Rockets have been known to lose games they should win. But this is the MAC favorite and last years Champs. Sparty's 2-8 ATS (2-1 this year!)  going back to last year - last road win at UNLV October 2021. 4* Money Maker TOLEDO ROCKETS

4* Money Maker FLORIDA GATORS 

 Taking WASHINGTON. Pennix back in Big 10 play. Not like this guy has something to prove this afternoon. Mel Tucker out amid crazy allegations. Go read that story. Weird. Anyway - I thought Sparty would be trash this year. Crushing Richmond 45-14 and CMU 31-7 doesn't impress me. Pennix led this prolific passing offense last year, and he is right back at it again. 8 TDs, 850 yards. A nice calling card to the Heisman voters will be another 48 piece on the scoreboard with 5 TDs. Michigan State pass defense in for a long day. 4* Money Maker WASHINGTON HUSKIES 

Taking RUTGERS. I will always pull for Jersey Brethren! Look. If Purdue, who I think is an absolute dumpster fire, can rush for almost 200 yards, on the road and win - well what will Rutgers do to a team, that's last 3 wins have been against Liberty by 1, Wofford and BC. Scarlet Knights rushed 52 times for 254 yards against Temple last week. And make no mistake, Rutgers defense, vastly superior to the Boilermakers. Rutgers should win this one by double digits. 5* Best Bet RUTGERS 

Taking KANSAS STATE here. I am also on the UNDER in this one. I don't know - call me crazy. Running the ball 40 times a game vs South Dakota and Mid Tenn St to win 35-10 and 23-19 is not the tune up I want before facing a Wildcats team that put 33ppg last year. They played down also in their first 2 games. 42-13 over Troy, 45-0 over SEMO. LY 40-12 with KST getting 4 INTs. Maybe that is why they run the ball. Coaching edge visitors. 4* Money Maker KANSAS STATE

Taking UTAH STATE. Yes - Air Force has given up 10 points in their 2 games. Robert Morris? Come on. Now, Sam Houston. You we have covered with these guys the last 2 weeks in the Mid Day Money Show. Those teams aren't familiar with this AF offense. I will tell you who is. The Aggies baby! How about a pair of 34-27 and 49-45 wins the last 2 years they have played. 2019 and 2022 AF got them 35-7 and 31-7. But those Fly Boys are not here for this one. Utah State got their 24-14 Iowa loss out of their head by pummeling Idaho State 78-28. QB better for Utah State year, and that, I think, might steal us an outright win. 4* Money Maker UTAH STATE 

Taking UTSA , again. Uh. Line has moved here and that is because our banged up QB is probably more banged up then they care to admit. We have seen UTSA play a pair of ugly games the last 2 weeks, and honestly, this will most likely be the same vs the Army rush attack. Injury to QB in college is brutal. We saw that Week 0 when we had Ohio.  I should probably be invested on the Under here. I am an early bettor, so I am already down on this one. If you haven't moved on this already, I would suggest passing. 

Taking MEMPHIS. Not that I like laying nearly 3 scores, but even 20 wouldn't be enough for me to grab Navy. This team was a 42pt favorite last week, and was up 10-0 with 8 seconds left in the 2 quarter. We saw how Navy did against ND. Memphis isn't ND, but it sure isn't Wagner. The last 2 years the Tigers rolled 37-13 and 35-17. I think they are better this year, and Navy is worse. 4* Money Maker MEMPHIS

Taking the BRONCOS. Keep this brief. I think the Raiders are an under 5 win team. I think as bad as Denver, and Wilson looked last year, it was the coaching. Now we get a HOF coach and a HOF QB who many think is done or quit. Denver to win the west! Raiders 8-2 SU last 10 vs Denver. Well - time for some payback. I do like Jimmy G, but him and Jacobs aren't enough to get past a Broncos team looking to get last years putrid taste out of their mouths. 4* Money Maker DENVER BRONCOS 

Taking the EAGLES. I am shocked this line has come down. I thought the public would be eating up Philly here. I know they have new Coordinators. And the defense lost some guys. But this Patriots offense is rough. Another new OC for Mac Jones. The defense is why I think this number has come down. We know The Hoodie will have something for this explosive Philly O. I just can't see New England keeping this within a touchdown though. 4* Money Maker PHILADELPHIA EAGLES 4* Money Maker PHILADELPHIA EAGLES

Taking SEATTLE. I am a Geno believer. Yeah, the OL needs a bit of work. But the WR should be able to maul the Rams. LA is a mess. This team has zero depth. If Arizona wasn't in this division, Rams would be pulling up the rear. Seattle has Detroit on the road next week. There is ZERO chance they are overlooking a division rival who nearly beat them last year with John Wolford at QB (27-23 19-16 OT)!! Rams in line for a long season. 4* Money Maker SEATTLE SEAHAWKS 

Taking the TEXANS. 3rd HC in 3 years. Another new QB. Big dog vs a HC and QB that, when healthy, win - a bunch. Look Lamar is good, former MVP. But he wants to be known more as a passer than a runner. New offense to make their high paid QB happy. Will it work out of the gate? Will there be growing pains? A new defense driven HC with a rookie QB will probably want to ride their RB to keep pressure off the rook, and keep the Ravens offense on the sidelines. Most times I take dogs thinking we can steal outright wins. This one a bit trickier, but at this number, the backdoor is there for the taking. 4* Money Maker HOUSTON TEXANS 

Taking the COLTS. Oh boy. My first reason for taking this was that we would have Minshew Mania and Taylor at RB vs a hyped up Jags team. Now I get no Taylor and a rookie QB who I think is an absolute Trey Lance type bust in the making. This line has only moved up a tad though. I got a QB who had 13 college starts, barely completed passes at 54% clip, does really nothing that a QB should do well, and the line really hasn't budged. Vs a team that I call, the Lions of the AFC. The team that will surprise. Lawrence to take an even bigger jump from worse to first to AFC Championship Game? How about an Anthony Richardson rushing TD on the player props here? Something tells me this is going to be an Indy outright win, or big win for Jax because the Colts can't score. 4* Money Maker INDIANPOLIS COLTS 

Taking the BROWNS. I like this Cleveland bunch. I think they are being overlook because, well they are the Browns. They have beaten Cincy 5 straight here in Cleveland and 8 of their last 10 in the series overall. And yet, we are home dogs. Sign me up. 4* Money Maker CLEVELAND BROWNS 

Taking the STEELERS here. Brock Purdy. Puh-Leez. I grabbed me a Sam Darnold Comeback POY ticket. He will be behind center in a week or 2. You are giving me a team in Pitt, that hasn't had a losing season ever under this guy. They get it. They are going to abuse this offense. Too much pressure. 13ppg for the D last year. Steelers always find a way to make it a game. These guys went 7-2 after their bye week growing with Pickett behind center. Dangerous team lurking in the North. 8-1-1 ATS last 10 as home dogs. 4* Money Maker PITTSBURGH STEELERS 

Taking TAMPA BAY. Man. This team is getting absolute zero respect. Nobody giving them a shot. I said in my NFC South Preview vid- give me some 10-1 here! and a season win OVER. Baker is Baker. Guy is a game manager. This offense can put up some points. Forget about the Mike Evans drama. When he has 2 TDs in the 1st half Sunday, he'll be happy. Minny caught a bunch of breaks last year. Can't expect that to happen again. 13-4 getting outscored on the year. 11-0 in 1 score games. 2-5 ATS laying more than 4 points. Tampa defense is better than the Vikings. This isn't Prime Time Cousins, but I am saying he tosses 2 INTs this afternoon. 4* Money Maker TAMPA BAY BUCS

Taking CAL. Wasn't expecting Cal to roll up 55 and go over the total themselves last week - including their back up (NCST kid) coming in to lead them to 25 points in the 2nd half. Wilcox a home dog demon for the Bears going 10-4. Hugh Freeze era starts crushing UMass. Ho-Hum. Now you get a feisty dog that was looking to have a break out year. And laying points. Another Outright home dog lurking? perhaps. 4* Money Maker CAL BEARS

Taking RICE. If you didn't watch any of CFB previews that I posted, well then you don't know that I have a nice Over Ticket on Rice Wins. I like the QB! Yes - this is like the guys 9th team in 14 years of college ball! Houston someone kicked my teeth in when I faded them last week. That is what happens when you force 3 TOs and don't turn it over. Rice took their lumps vs Texas as expected. But I like the Rice over for a reason. Their QB. And this team is honestly more talented than the Cougars. Won't be shocked one bit when Rice wins this one Outright! 5* Best Bet RICE OWLS

Taking TEXAS TECH. Another home dog for us in an ugly role. Ducks roll into town after putting up 81, 81! last week - Red Raiders, who we had, blow a 17-0 lead on the road and lose in OT. disgraceful. Can we not take our foot off the gas please. What are we doing here people?? - We now get a little extra line value as the first numbers on this were around 3.5. Texas Tech offense is pretty explosive, being at home will help. This will probably be a shootout. Last team with the ball wins by 3. 4* Money Maker TEXAS TECH

4* Money Maker UCONN

Taking UTSA. Had these guys last week and they dropped a tough one to Houston. Angry group here. The projected line on this was 20! - But when you are Texas State and drop 42 on Baylor on the road, and pull out a double digit win, the line adjusts a bit. That being said - UTSA is in no mood for playing games. Home - Angry - This game will play out like it should. No way they overlook this bunch. UTSA coach coached Texas State coach in High School! If this line was 30 or something, we would think he would take the foot off the gas. But 2 TDs, should be in cruise control the entire game. 10* Money Bomb UTSA ROADRUNNERS

Taking BAYLOR. Bad number for sure here as I see some 7.5 and 8s out there. We are down our starting QB. Utah may have theirs back. We are in off an outright loss vs a smaller Texas school that we were favored by nearly 28 points. Utah comes to down fresh off of crushing an SEC Florida program with a back up QB. Why wouldn't this line move against us! - Still like the home dogs here because I believe we have a shot at an outright win here. 4* Money Maker BAYLOR BEARS 

Taking KANSAS STATE. I'm a Kleiman guy. Does a super job. This offense will put up 30+ this afternoon. Troy just gave up 30 to Sam Houston State. This team has a little more firepower. Troy didn't beat a big power conference last year. They only gave up 28 to Ole Miss in their opener - 28-10 loser. Not buying the big numbers vs Sam Houston. Wildcats by 20. 4* Money Maker KANSAS STATE 

Taking KANSAS here. QB should be playing for the Jayhawks tonight. They held him out last week - Obviously some hype on the kid as he thought to be one of the top QB in the Big 12 this season. Illinois in off hard game vs Toledo, and they have their Big 10 opener on deck. Defense was their calling card last year, but the DC went off to the Boilermakers to lead that program. I can see the allure of taking the Illini at 3.5. You have an iffy QB for the home team. Even if he doesn't play, this offense can still score. And I don't think Illinois can keep up. The defense takes a step back, as does the offense that wasn't close to the 36ppg that Kansas put up last season. 4* Money Maker KANSAS JAYHAWKS 

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Taking TEXAS TECH. I like this Red Raiders bunch.  #2 offense in the Big 12 last year- 5th year QB back running the show. They went 8-5 last year with 3 different QBs and put up a prolific offense. More of the same this season. Wyoming for me will be a little suspect on offense. QB looks weak. They will run run and run the ball some more. Very conservative offensively. I don't see how they within 2 touchdowns. 4* Money Maker TEXAS TECH

Taking COLORADO STATE. I am high on these guys. If you watched my MWC Preview I said how I like them to go over their 4.5 win total. Now - I am getting 2 TDs from the PAC 12. So it is one of those big brother vs little brother matchups for me. Washington State brings in both a new OC and DC. The defense really overachieved last year and will be a work in progress. Rams QB completed 72% of his passes last season while getting sacked 59 times. Guy would never throw an incomplete if the line holds up! Back door should be wide open if we even need it. 4* Money Maker COLORADO STATE RAMS

Taking WESTERN KENTUCKY. A QB who threw for 4700 yards and 40 TDs passes vs a new HC with a returning defense that gave up nearly 8 yards a pass attempt. How isn't this line 17.5 instead of 11.5. The last 2 years WKU defense has forced 63 turnovers. 1-11 last year - 2-10 the year before - 1-8 in 2020. These Bulls are duds.  4* Money Maker WESTERN KENTUCKY

4* Money Maker FRESNO STATE

Taking TCU. Talk about a complete overhaul for Colorado. Prime Time comes in and totally clears house. But this is Big 12 team you are facing. Not some low level FCS school. You can roll in the FCS when you get a couple FBS big time recruits. Problem here, all the teams have them. TCU is ready to get that National Championship Game taste out of their mouth. And let's be honest. You don't think opposing teams are licking their chops to get at Sanders? 50 something transfers. Again. This is not the FCS. All new players and schemes and coaches. Even with the best of the best you need time to gel and get to know the system and each other. 4* Money Maker TCU HORNED FROGS

Taking MIAMI OHIO. Easy enough to call a Miami Outright here! Look. Anyone who watches Mid Day Money knows I am a Canes guy. And not just Raisin' Canes Chicken Fingers! - But there is not a shot I lay this kind of number. Hurricanes with a new OC and a new DC. They have Texas A&M on deck. And I am not trying to disrespect the MAC or Miami O here, but - SEC A&M is the game they have circled early here. This is a maybe Miami sneaks by kind of game - because I am not buying the hype. They are not going to sleep walk to something near a 20pt win. 4* Money Maker MIAMI OHIO

Taking FLORIDA. When this game was posted I was liking Utah. Utes in a revenge spot from last year. I like Cam Rising. We have heard he is still hurt. Their 2nd stringer is out. At best we get an injured Cam. If he is healthy this goes back to the opener of 9. If he is out, we have a good number. ... Line has now come down even more. Cam will probably be out. 4* Money Maker FLORIDA GATORS

4* Money Maker VALPO 

Taking OHIO. Like this team. Best in the MAC for me. QB play key, and they have it. Kid should be MAC POY this year. I know San Diego State will get some love in this spot. They have some holes to plug on both sides of the ball. Brady Hoke still doing his thing for the Aztecs, but I think they get upset here in their home opener. 4* Money Maker -- theOHIOBOBCATS 

Taking the BENGALS. Looking to make it 4 straight wins over KC. Now. I do not like the flip of the line. Though it can be warranted if Mahomes is out or extremely limited. I have said since December that Cincy was my take for best team in the AFC and would be heading back to the Super Bowl. This team is just as good, or better than last years bunch. And this one has that experience from that run. They are not scared to play here. They have won here twice including the Championship Game last year. And lets be honest. Why isn't this at a neutral? Cincy with a chip the size of the State of Ohio on their shoulder they way that whole nonsense went down. 4* Money Maker CINCINNATT BENGALS