4* MAJOR NBA *BLOOD BATH* on Kings -1

Bottom Line: The Bulls are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 meetings with the Kings and have been obliterated by scores of 121-79 and 99-70 in their last 2 visits to Sacramento. The Bulls are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a cover while the Kings are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following an ATS defeat. The Kings have cooled off following a hot start, but their cool off coincided with a 4-game road trip. And, it's not like they've played poorly. They played Memphis to a 1-point game on the road. This is their final home game before 4 more on the road so they'll be looking to finish their 3-game home stand with a winning record. Bet the Kings.

5* WISEGUY NFL *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Raiders +7.5

Bottom Line: Following a big upset victory over the defending Super Bowl champs, the Chiefs are in a letdown situation, especially with the tendency for them to look ahead to next week's showdown with Denver. Playing against road teams that are coming off an upset victory on their home field, provided they have a winning record on the season, has resulted in a 106-53 ATS record since 1983. Zooming in, playing against any team that is coming off an upset victory at home that has a winning record on the season has resulted in a 31-12 ATS record over the last 5 seasons. Pound the Raiders.

4* MAJOR ACC *SUREFIRE* on North Carolina +6

Bottom Line: Duke is getting a little too much respect from odds makers against a motivated North Carolina squad that still needs a win to become bowl eligible. I'll gladly take the points in this rivalry game considering the Tar Heels have won or lost by fewer than 6 points in 22 of the last 23 meetings, including 10 straight.

4* MAJOR BIG 12 *BLOOD BATH* on West Virginia -2

Bottom Line: In a matchup between teams that average 34.0 ppg or more, playing against road underdogs that are off a game where 60 total points or more were scored has resulted in a 53-26 ATS record since 1992. West Virginia is legit. You don't hang with Alabama, beat Baylor and lose to TCU by a single point if you're not. The Mountaineers are not happy about losing their last two, and they're not happy about last season's 35-12 loss to Kansas State. Look for the Mountaineers to bounce back strong on Senior Night.

4* MAJOR CBB *SUREFIRE* on Drexel +10

Bottom Line: Playing against neutral court favorites or pickems that averaged 53 or less shots per game last season and are off a game where they made 50% or more of their 3-point shots has resulted in a 31-7 ATS record since 1997. Plus, this is a letdown spot for Miami following a big win at Florida.

4* MAJOR MAC *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Toledo -6.5

Bottom Line: Toledo will be the hungrier team tonight. This is the last home game for the seniors, and the Rockets still have a shot at the MAC West title. Bowling Green has clinched the MAC East so it doesn't have nearly the same level of motivation. Additionally, Toledo has had BG's number. The Rockets have won the last 4 in the series with the 2 home wins during this span coming by double digits. The Falcons are just 1-6 ATS in their last 7 meetings at Toledo.

4* MAJOR NBA DOUBLE DIGIT *BLOOD BATH* on Nets -6

Bottom Line: Tough spot for the Bucks playing the 2nd game of a back-to-back on the road against a highly motivated team. Brooklyn is 10-0 ATS the last 3 seasons after 2 straight losses of 10 points or more and has won these 10 by 12.4 points on average.

5* WISEGUY NBA UNDERDOG GAME OF THE WEEK on Pistons +3

Bottom Line: The Pistons are showing exceptional value in the home underdog role as this has been a matchup dominated by the home team. The home squad is 7-0 in the last 7 meetings with an average winning margin of 11.0 points. Pound the Pistons.

4* MAJOR NBA BOUNCE-BACK *PUNISHER* on Hornets +2.5

Bottom Line: The Pacers have been a bad play off a big win. They are only 9-24 ATS in their last 33 games following a victory. The Hornets were hammered by Dallas last game but are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a loss of more than 10 points.

4* Major NBA *BEST BET* on Pelicans +3

Bottom Line: Playing underdogs that are outscoring opponents by 3.0 ppg or more on the season and are matched up with a team that is off a close win of 3 points or less has resulted in a 45-21 ATS record the last five seasons. Bet New Orleans.

4* Major CBB *ODDSMAKER ERROR* on Montana +17

Bottom Line: Boise State is being overvalued at home as it so often is. The Broncos went 2-11 ATS as a home favorite or pickem last season and are on a 0-7 ATS skid at home following a game where they covered the spread. Grab the points.

5* Wiseguy MAC *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Ohio +3

Bottom Line: Playing against road favorites that average 440.0 ypg or more that are matched up with a team that averages 330.0 to 390.0 ypg has resulted in a 26-6 ATS record over the last 5 seasons if the team we are fading allowed an average of 6.25 yards per play or more last game. The Bobcats are on a perfect 7-0 ATS run at home versus teams with a win percentage greater than .750. Pound Ohio.

4* Major MAC *SUREFIRE* on Akron -7

Bottom Line: Playing home teams 7 games or more into the season that average 3.5 to 4.3 yards per rush and are matched up with a team that averages 3.0 to 3.5 yards per rush has resulted in a 31-8 ATS record since 1992, provided the play on team has been held to 125 or less rushing yards in 2 straight games. The home teams have been favored by 7.1 points on average in this situation and have won by an average of 15.9 points. This system has produced a perfect 8-0 ATS record the last 5 seasons.

4* Major CBB Double Digit *BLOOD BATH* on Tulsa -7

Bottom Line: Look for Tulsa to be highly motivated after getting upset at Oral Roberts in its opener. The Golden Hurricane are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a loss and 10-2 ATS in their last 12 home games. Lousiana-Lafayette made easy work of an inferior opponent in its opener but is 1-9 ATS  in road games after scoring 85 points or more over the last 3 seasons. TULSA is also on a 14-5 ATS run as a favorite. Lay the points at the Golden Hurricane take this one by double digits.

4* Major MNF *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Titans +7

Bottom Line: Playing against a team off a loss against the spread that has a win percentage of 51% to 60% and is matched up against a team with win percentage of 25% or worse has resulted in a 73-37 ATS record since 1983. The Steelers laid an egg in New York last week, and we were all over it as that performance was nothing new. They are only 3-6 in their last 9 contests in the second half of their schedule versus teams with a win percentage below .300. The Steelers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 meetings in Tennessee, and the underdog is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

5* Wiseguy NBA *BEST BET* on Nuggets +12.5

Bottom Line: This is a look-ahead spot for Cleveland, which already has a comfortable win over Denver and has the reigning champs up next. Not only is this a revenge spot for Denver, it's a bounce-back spot after yesterday's 16-point loss at New York. Playing double-digit road dogs off a loss of 15 points or more that are up against a team that has posted a combined score of 215 points or more in 2 straight games has resulted in a 27-6 ATS record since 1996. Pound the Nuggets.

4* Major NCAAB *BEST BET* on Hampton +22

Bottom Line: The Orange took care of business in their opener with a 47-point win over Kennesaw State but are now being overvalued as a result. The Orange are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a win, 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games following a win of more than 20 points and 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games. The Pirates are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a loss and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games. Grab the points as Hampton keeps this one closer than the odds makers think.

4* Major NBA *SUREFIRE* on Knicks -1

Bottom Line: The Knicks will leave it all on the floor to end their 7-game losing streak. This is their last home game before they hit the road for 2 straight and 5 of 6, and they don't want to bring a losing streak on the road with them. The home team has had the edge in this matchup, going 4-0 in their last 4 and 9-1 in the last 10. Expect this trend to continue.

4* Major NFC North *SUREFIRE* on Bears -2.5

Bottom Line: Look for the Bears to show up after being brutally embarrassed on national TV last Sunday night. Chicago is 13-4 ATS since 1992 following 2 consecutive road defeats. It is 8-0 ATS since 1992 in home games after 2 consecutive games with a turnover margin of -2 or worse. The home team is 9-3 ATS in the last 12 meetings, and the Vikings are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Chicago.

4* Major Non-Conference *BEST BET* on Rams +10.5

Bottom Line: This is a tough spot for Denver playing a 3rd road game in as many weeks. It hosts the 6-4 Dolphins next week and the tendency will be to look ahead. The Rams didn't play to their ability last week, but I'm expecting them to get a boost from the insertion of Shaun Hill, who is 7-3 ATS in his last 10 home games in the NFL. The Rams are an outstanding 9-1 ATS at home in the 2nd half of the season versus excellent offensive teams averaging 6.0 yards per play or more since 1992.

5* Wiseguy AFC *BEST BET* on Texans +3.5

Bottom Line: Look for Cleveland to suffer a letdown after last week's gigantic win over the Bengals. The Browns are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a win of more than 14 points and 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 games versus a team with a losing record. The Texans are making the switch to Mallet at the right time. He's very familiar with Bill O'Brien's offense from their time together in New England, and he's had an extra week to get all the first team snaps. The Texans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following an ATS loss and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings with Cleveland and are catching the Browns at a good time.

5* Wiseguy NFC GAME OF THE YEAR on Giants +4.5

Bottom Line: Look for San Francisco to suffer a letdown after last Sunday's huge overtime win in New Orleans. Playing against road teams with a winning record that are off an upset victory has resulted in a 262-181 ATS record since 1983. Additionally, playing on teams that have been beaten by 49 points or more against the spread in their last five games, provided they are playing a conference opponent, has resulted in an 81-44 ATS record the last 10 seasons. The Giants have had San Francisco's number and are 7-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings as a result. Pound the Giants.

4* Major CFB *CRUNCH TIME BAILOUT* on Oregon State +10

Bottom Line: The Arizona State Sun Devils are in danger of a letdown following a big win over Notre Dame that has entered them in Final 4 talk. I'm not completely sold on the Sun Devils, and winning by double digits at Oregon State is too much to ask. The Beavers are 4-0 in their last 4 at home in the series. They are also 8-0 ATS after giving up 450 or more total yards in 2 straight games since 1992. They have won these eight by an average of 9.7 points.

4* Major NBA Super System *SUREFIRE* on T-wolves +11.5

Bottom Line: The T-wolves fit neatly into a system that has performed exceedingly well. Consider that plays on road teams that average 98-102 ppg have resulted in a 73-32 ATS record the last 5 seasons if they are playing a team that allows 98-102 ppg and if they've allowed 100 points or more in 2 straight games. Additionally, the Mavericks are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games following a win of more than 10 points and 5-16 ATS in their last 21 games after allowing less than 75 points in their previous game. The road team is 35-16 ATS in the last 51 meetings, and the Timberwolves are 19-7 ATS in the last 26 meetings in Dallas.

4* Major CFB *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Miami +3

Bottom Line: FSU has been playing with fire all season, falling behind early but rallying in the second half. This is where it finally gets burned. Teams headed up by Al Golden are 8-0 ATS lifetime as a home dog of 7 points or less and have won these games by an average of 6.0 points. Golden's squads are also 7-0 ATS at home versus good offensive teams that average 31 or more ppg, 6-0 ATS in home games versus teams that outscore the opposition by 10 ppg or more and 7-0 ATS in home game versus teams with a pass completion percentage of 62% or higher. Bet Miami.

5* Wiseguy SEC Game of the Month on Georgia -2

Bottom Line: This is a major letdown spot for Auburn after fumbling away a comeback victory and a spot in the football playoff last week. The Bulldogs will have no problem getting up for this one. As you recall, they were gut-punched by Auburn on a tipped 73-yard TD with 25 seconds left last November. 7 games or more into the season, playing against road dogs that average 6.2 yards per play or more and have averaged 525 or more total yards over their last 2 games has resulted in a 25-4 ATS record since 1992, provided they are up against a team that allows 4.8 to 5.6 yards per play. The favorite is 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Pound Georgia.

5* Wiseguy NBA *BEST BET* Blowout on Wizards -8.5

Bottom Line: This is a bad spot for Orlando, which will be playing for the 4th time in 5 days and the 8th time in 12 days. Washington had 3 days of rest prior to its last game and 2 days of rest prior to this one. It gets 3 more days off after this game so it has no reason to hold anything back. The Wizards won in Orlando by 7 points earlier this season, but that win was the 2nd game of a road back-to-back. This is a much better spot. The Wizards are 5-0 in their last 5 games against the Magic with these wins coming by an average of 9.6 points. The Wizards are also 5-0 in their last 5 home games against the Magic with these victories coming by 14.4 points on average. Pound Washington.

5* Wiseguy Pac-12 Game of the Year on Stanford -8

Bottom Line: This is Stanford's last home game of the season, and it will make it count. The Cardinal still need a win to become bowl eligible so they will be highly motivated. They should also be the more prepared side with last week off to focus solely on this contest. The Cardinal are 6-0 ATS in their last six games following a loss. They are 6-0 ATS the last 2 seasons in home games after a game where they did not cover. They are also 6-0 ATS the last 2 seasons in home games after playing their last game on the road. Utah has really struggled to stop the run lately, not a good sign considering it is 0-6 ATS in its last 6 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Pound Stanford.

4* Major CFB Early *BLOOD BATH* on Virginia Tech +5.5

Bottom Line: Duke has had a nice run, but VA Tech will put more talent on the field Saturday, and that gives it an excellent shot at pulling the upset. Since joining the ACC in 2004, the Hokies are 9-1 against Duke with the lone loss coming by only 3 points. They are 4-0 at Duke during this stretch. Grab the points.

5* Wiseguy CFB *FRIDAY NIGHT FEAST* on Tulsa/Central Florida UNDER 56.5

Bottom Line: We are getting a very generous number because Tulsa has been over the total in 8 of 9 games this season and Central Florida has finished over the total in 3 of its last 4. The Knights had arguably their worst defensive performance of the season last game, giving up 37 points in a loss at lowly Connecticut. Now home, where they are allowing only 14.5 ppg, and having had all of last week off to focus on Tulsa, I expect to see the Knights turn in one of their best defensive performances of the season. It also works in our favor that Central Florida isn't strong offensively. It ranks 115th in the country with just 330.1 ypg. Tulsa is averaging just 20.5 ppg on the road. So rounding up, we have a range of 15-21 points based on what Central Florida gives up at home and what Tulsa scores on the road. This is significant because the Knights are 25-9 UNDER when they allow 15 to 21 points since 1992. I'll bet the under based on this estimated stat trend.

4* Major NBA *SUREFIRE* on Celtics +6

Bottom Line: Cleveland is getting too much respect from odds makers. The Cavs really have only 1 quality win on the season, an OT win in Chicago. The Celtics also have a win in Chicago and didn't need extra time to pull it off. Rose wasn't playing when the Celtics beat the Bulls, but this line is still off the mark. Everyone seems to be giving this Cavs team their best shot, and I expect no different tonight. Playing underdogs that average 103 ppg or more that are up against a team that has scored 100 points or more in 3 straight games has resulted in a 94-51 ATS record the last 5 seasons.

5* Wiseguy NBA GAME OF THE WEEK on Nuggets +3.5

Bottom Line: Indiana beat Miami in its last game, but it is a very poor 9-23 ATS in its last 32 games following a win. The Pacers are 8-18 ATS in their last 26 home games, 8-17 ATS in their last 25 games versus teams with a losing record and 12-31 ATS in their last 43 games when playing on 1 day of rest. Denver is coming off a pair of double-digit defeats to Portland. However, road teams off 2 straight double-digit defeats are 26-6 ATS the last 5 seasons if their opponent is coming off a game where both it and its foe scored 90 points or less. This system is 15-2 ATS the last 3 seasons. Pound Denver.

4* Major CBB Opening Night *MARQUEE MATCHUP* (ESPN) on Minnesota +8

Bottom Line: Minnesota enters the season with tons of confidence and momentum after capturing the NIT championship. Both teams play a similar style, and Minnesota has the veteran guards, seniors Andre Hollins (13.6 points) and DeAndre Mathieu (12.0), to handle Louisville's pressure. The Golden Gophers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 non-conference games, and the Cardinals are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 versus the Big Ten.

4* Major NBA "Total" Bailout on Nets/Warriors UNDER 208.5

Bottom Line: The Golden State defense wasn't nearly good enough last game against San Antonio, and I expect the Warriors to do something about it. They are 11-2 UNDER the last 2 seasons in home games after allowing 110 points or more last game and have held opponents to an average of just 93.5 points in this spot. Golden State is also 13-2 UNDER the last 2 seasons after a home game where both it and its opponent scored 100 points or more. We have seen only 199.1 total points scored on average in this situation. Bet the UNDER.

5* Wiseguy Thursday Night Football Game of the Year on Dolphins -4

Bottom Line: According to the numbers, and the eye test, Miami is the better team, and it will be extremely hungry after last week's loss to Detroit in the closing seconds. It will draw added motivation from the thumping in received in Buffalo back in September. At Game 8 or later, playing teams like Miami that have outgained their opponent by an average of 0.4 to 1.0 yards per play has resulted in a 59-26 ATS record since 1983 if they are up against a team with a +/- 0.4 yards per play differential, provided the play on team was outgained by 100 yards or more last game. The Dolphins are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games versus a team with a winning road record, and the favorite is 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings. Pound Miami.

4* Major ESPN2 *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on East Carolina -1.5

Bottom Line: The Pirates were stunned at Temple last time out but have had a bye week to regroup, and I fully expect them to respond tonight. They are 11-0 ATS in their last 11 games following a loss and 6-0 ATS off a road loss over the last 3 seasons. Cincy is 0-8 ATS in home games off 2 consecutive covers as a favorite since 1992.

4* Major MAC Monster on Ball State +4

Bottom Line: Ball State is an unbelievable 43-16 ATS in its last 59 road games, including 15-3 ATS in its last 18 as an underdog of 7 points or less. The Cardinals are also 6-0 ATS in their last 6 road games versus a team with a losing home record. The Cardinals lost 35-21 to Northern Illinois last week in an ugly 5-turnover performance, but they are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a double-digit loss at home and 6-0 ATS after a game where they committed 3 or more turnovers over the last 3 seasons.

5* Wiseguy NBA *BEST BET* on Pistons +7

Bottom Line: The Pistons are off to a slow start, but they are a talented team and it's only a matter of time before they start clicking. They'll be confident here as they go up against a Washington team they have had a great deal of success against, and I'm not hesitating to take them getting a big number. They are 18-5 in the last 23 meetings. The Pistons are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games versus a team with a winning home record while the Wizards are 6-13-1 ATS in their last 20 home games versus a team with a losing road record. The Wizards are also 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games when playing on 3 or more days' rest. Pound the Pistons.

4* Major CFB *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Northern Illinois -4.5

Bottom Line: At home on Senior Night with a chance to move into first place in the MAC West, Northern Illinois will take care of business. The Huskies are 4-0 in their last four against Toledo and 3-0 in their last 3 home meetings in the series. These 3 home wins have come by 31, 35 and 7 points. The Huskies get some additional help tonight from Toledo's banged up QB position. Woodside is questionable and won't be close to 100% if he does play. The Rockets took care of Kent State last week, but they are 0-7 ATS in road games off a win against a conference opponent under coach Campbell. Playing against underdogs of 3.5 to 10 points that are off 2 straight wins in conference play and are up against a team that's off a double-digit road win has resulted in a 42-10 ATS record over the last 10 seasons.

4* Major NBA *BEST BET* on Magic +11

Bottom Line: Orlando won't have Toronto's full attention tonight. The Raptors have won 8 straight in the series, including a 13-point win Nov. 1 and will be looking ahead to Thursday's showdown with the Bulls as a result. Double-digit dog off 2 or more consecutive overs that average 92-98 ppg and are playing a team that allows 92-98 ppg are 41-15 ATS the last 5 seasons.

5* WISEGUY MNF *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Panthers +7

Bottom Line: The Panthers have suffered through a rough stretch but aren't about to close up shop as they are just a game back in the division entering Week 10. The Panthers played the Thursday game last week so they've had a few extra days to refocus. Mark Sanchez stepped in and did well enough to help the Eagles outlast Houston, but Philly is not better off with him under center. The Eagles will also greatly miss middle linebacker DeMeco Ryans who tore his right Achilles tendon last Sunday. Playing underdogs of 3.5-10 points that have been held to 14 points or fewer in 2 consecutive games has resulted in a 33-10 ATS record the last 5 seasons. Playing against teams with a win percentage of 75% or higher that have covered the number in 3 of their last 4 games has resulted in a 142-91 ATS record the last 10 seasons. Pound the Panthers.

4* Major NBA *BEST BET* on Knicks +1.5

Bottom Line: The Knicks lost in Atlanta by 7 points Saturday, but we are catching a good number at home in the rematch. This line is factoring in fatigue for the Knicks, who are playing their 5th game in 7 days, but I don't see it being an issue this early in the season. History supports my opinion. When the line is +3 to -3, teams playing a 5th game in 7 days in the month of November are 64-26 (71%) ATS since 1996. The home team is 3-0 in the last 3 meetings, and the Knicks have won 26 of 34 at home against the Hawks dating back to 1996.

4* Major NBA *CRUNCH TIME BAILOUT* on Lakers +3.5

Bottom Line: This is a good spot for the Lakers to pick up their first win of the season. They have had four days to rest their bodies and prepare for the Hornets. I expect LA to be very determined. The underdog is 15-3 ATS in the last 18 meetings.

4* Major Pacific Division *MARQUEE MATCHUP* on Suns +1

Bottom Line: The Warriors are 5-0 SU and ATS on the season and are being overvalued by odds makers because of it. Playing against road teams in Sunday that have beaten the spread by 42 points or more in their last 5 games has resulted in a 20-6 ATS record over the last 5 seasons. The Suns won both home meetings in last season's series, and the home side is 6-1 ATS in the last 7.

4* Major NFL *UNDERDOG SHOCKER* on Jets +6

Bottom Line: The Steelers have looked good in recent weeks with Big Ben playing at a high level, but I expect them to get all they want and more from the Jets. The Steelers are 15-26 ATS in road games following a win under Tomlin. They are 10-19 ATS under Tomlin after a victory of 14 or more points. Additionally, playing underdogs or pickems with a win percentage of 25% or worse that check in off 7 or more consecutive losses has resulted in a 112-67 ATS record since 1983. The Jets are way better than a 1-8 team. They've been close to beating some of the best teams in the league this season and would have had the ball bounced their way a few more times. I like their chances of knocking Pittsburgh off its high horse.

4* Major NFL *MARQUEE MATCHUP* on 49ers +6

Bottom Line: This game means more to the 49ers, who are third in their division. The Saints will be just fine if they lose since no team in the NFC South has a winning record. The Niners are 7-0 ATS under Harbaugh following a stretch of 2 losses in a 3-game span. They have won these 7 by an average of 16.1 points. The Niners are also 6-0 ATS the last 3 seasons in road games versus teams that give up 24.0 ppg or more, 7-0 ATS the last 3 seasons in road games versus teams that allow 7.0 yards per pass attempt or more and 7-0 ATS in road games the last 3 seasons versus teams that allow a completion percentage of 61% or higher. The 49ers are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings with no loss by more than 3 points.

5* Wiseguy Blowout Game of the Year on Lions -2.5

Bottom Line: Miami has been rolling, but it runs into a buzzsaw in Detroit. The Lions are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 off a bye, and I expect the league's top defense to be stout with the extra prep time. The Phins forced 4 turnovers last week and didn't commit one, but they are 1-14 ATS since 1992 after a game with a turnover margin of +4 or more. They have lost by an average of 12.4 points in this situation. Additionally, at Game 8 or later backing a team that holds opponents to 14-18 ppg that is up against a team that allows 18-23 ppg has resulted in a 45-19 ATS record the last 5 seasons. Pound the Lions.

4* MAJOR ESPN ATS *BLOOD BATH* on Virginia +20.5

Bottom Line: The Seminoles have been extremely overvalued all season and are just 2-6 ATS as a result. They should be 1-7 ATS as they were very fortunate to cover last week after falling behind 21-0 at Louisville. The Noles have only 1 win by more than 18 points in FBS action this season. Last week's 25-point loss at Georgia Tech doesn't look good for Virginia, but it hadn't lost by more than 8 points prior to that. The Seminoles are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Virginia keeps this one within the number.

5* WISEGUY C-USA GAME OF THE YEAR on Western Kentucky -7.5

Bottom Line: When UTEP has been deemed an underdog by odds makers, it's been for good reason. The Miners are just 3-11 ATS when catching points under coach Kugler and have lost these games by 20.9 points on average. They are also 1-8 ATS under Kugler in road games falling after the first month of the season, losing these by an average of 28.9 points. Pound WKU.

4* MAJOR NBA *MARQUEE MATCHUP* on Clippers -4

Bottom Line: The Clippers have yet to cover a spread this season, but now is the time to back them. Consider that teams with a win percentage of 51-60% that have failed to cover the spread in 5 or more consecutive games are an impressive 71-37 ATS the last 18 years. Doc Rivers wasn't at all happy with how his team performed at Golden State last time out, and he made it well known. The Clippers respect their head coach, and I expect them to answer the bell.

5* WISEGUY BIG TEN GAME OF THE WEEK on Northwestern +2

Bottom Line: Michigan handled Indiana last week, but I'm not sold that the Wolverines are back. They are a dismal 1-9 ATS in road games following a home win under coach Brady Hoke and have lost by an average of 8.3 points in these contests. Pound Northwestern.

4* MAJOR BIG 12 *MARQUEE MATCHUP* on Oklahoma -5.5

Bottom Line: I really feel Oklahoma is the better team, and it will be lacking no motivation after the beating it was handed at Baylor last season. Playing against road underdogs of 3.5 to 10 points in a conference game involving teams that average 34 ppg or more has resulted in a 39-15 ATS record since 1992. Additionally, favorites of 3.5 to 10 points in weeks 10-13 that are off a win of 35 points or more over a conference opponent are 60-26 ATS since 1992.

4* Major NBA *SUREFIRE* on Mavs -3.5

Bottom Line: Expect a letdown from Utah following Wednesday's buzzer-beating win over the Cavs. Dallas took it on the chin in Portland last night and will be chomping at the bit to get back on the floor against a Utah team it defeated 120-102 Oct. 30. Playing against November home dogs off a close home win of 3 points or less has produced a perfect 11-0 ATS record the last 5 seasons.

5* Wiseguy NBA BLOWOUT GAME OF THE WEEK on Suns -5

Bottom Line: The Kings crushed Denver Wednesday but are 4-13 ATS in their last 17 games following a win of more than 10 points. The Suns lost by double digits to Memphis the same night but are 9-1-1 ATS in their last 11 games following a loss of more than 10 points. The Suns are 10-1 ATS at home when the total is between 205 and 209.5 under Hornacek, and they have won these games by 11.0 points on average.

4* Major ESPN *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Thunder +7.5

Bottom Line: No Durant or Westbrook, but the Thunder still have enough fire power to keep this one within this generous number. The Thunder are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 home games versus a team with a road winning percentage of greater than .600.

5* Wiseguy CFB *FRIDAY NIGHT FEAST* on Wyoming +7.5

Bottom Line: This is a great spot to back the Cowboys catching better than a TD at home. They were able to snap a 4-game skid last week with an impressive win at Fresno State. Momentum has meant a lot to Wyoming, which is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games following a win of more than 20 points and 24-7 ATS in its last 31 games after outgaining a foe by 175 yards or more. Playing on the road back-to-back weeks is never easy, especially on a short week when the last game was a lengthy trip (Hawaii in this case). To make matters worse the Aggies are on their 4th QB. Utah State handled the Cowboys last season, but that ensures us that Wyoming will be looking for payback. Pound the Cowboys.

4* Major AAC *SYSTEM SUREFIRE* on Memphis -7

Bottom Line: Playing road favorites that have beaten the spread by 49 points or more in their last seven games has resulted in a 46-16 (74%) ATS record over the last 3 seasons. Temple snapped East Carolina's 5-game win streak last week, but it shouldn't have. The Pirates committed five costly turnovers. The fact the Pirates outgained Temple 432-135 tells the real story. Memphis is the more talented team and should take care of business tonight.

4* Major NFL Thursday Night Football *SUREFIRE* on Browns +7

Bottom Line: The Browns aren't getting the respect they deserve from odds makers. They have only 1 loss of more than 7 points this season. They have wins over New Orleans and Pittsburgh and lost to Baltimore by only 2 points. Teams have been a phenomenal play with Brian Hoyer under center the past 5 seasons. They are 17-6 ATS with him on the field, including 8-3 ATS on the road and 5-1 ATS as a road dog. Hoyer is also 8-1 ATS versus teams like the Bengals that give up 20.4-26.4 ppg during this span. The Cincy defense hasn't lived up to expectations, ranking 30th in the NFL with 394.98 ypg allowed. That bodes well for the underdog, which is 11-2-1 ATS in the last 14 meetings.

4* Major NBA on TNT *BEST BET* on Spurs +4

Bottom Line: The Spurs played last night but had 4 days off prior and are playing just their 4th game of the season so fatigue shouldn't be an issue. The Rockets are playing their 6th game overall and 3rd in 4 days so I don't see an advantage for them in terms of fresh legs. Because Houston is undefeated and because it swept the season series last season, I expect the defending champs to get up for this one. The Spurs are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 Thursday games and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games when playing without rest. The underdog is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

5* Wiseguy CFB *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Wake Forest +21

Bottom Line: Clemson is being overvalued on the road considering it has only 1 win of more than 21 points against FBS competition this season. Wake Forest has just 2 defeats of more than 21 points this season and has put forth some quality efforts when the odds have been stacked against it, going 3-1 ATS as a double-digit dog this season. Clemson is 0-3 ATS in its last 3 games as a favorite as the offensive hasn't held up on its end of the bargain. The Demon Deacons have been smacked by Clemson the past 2 seasons so they'll draw a little added incentive from those defeats. Pound Wake Forest.

4* Major MAC *BEST BET* on Ball State +3.5

Bottom Line: The Huskies are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games following an ATS loss and 0-6 ATS in their last 6 conference games. The Cardinals are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 conference games, 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games following a bye week and 13-5 ATS off a win against a against a conference rival under coach Lembo. NIU stood in Ball State's way of an undefeated record in conference play last season. Look for the Cardinals to have their revenge.

4* Major NBA *BEST BET* on Pistons -4

Bottom Line: I like the Pistons to finally break into the win column tonight. They've had 3 days to prepare for this game while the Knicks are being asked to play their 2nd game in as many nights. The Knicks are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games following a double-digit loss at home. The favorite is a perfect 10-0 ATS in the last 10 meetings.

5* Wiseguy NBA "Total" Dominator on Suns/Lakers UNDER 215

Bottom Line: The Lakers have gone over the total in each of their last 3 games with at least 218 total points scored in each. And, these teams combined for 218 total points when they met last week. Yet, odds makers have set a total 3 points lower, which means they're begging for action on the over. We won't bite. When the total is 210 or higher, playing the UNDER on teams like the Lakers that are out for revenge for a loss to an opponent and are off a road loss of 20 points or more has resulted in an 83-43 (66%) record since 1996. Pound the UNDER.

4* Major NBA *PUNISHER* on Blazers +3

Bottom Line: Excluding pushes, Portland is 85-56 ATS over its last 141 games as a home underdog of 6 points or less and has only lost by an average of 0.4 points in these contests. The Blazers were 31-10 at home in the regular season last season so they aren't used to losing at home. Sunday's home loss to the Warriors should provide all the motivation they need. Grab the points.

4* Major MAC *BEST BET* on Kent State +14

Bottom Line: Toledo fits into a negative wagering situation that has been money in the bank. Playing against road teams like Toledo that have a win percentage of 60-80% and have failed to cover the number in 6 or 7 of their last 8 games has resulted in a 67-29 ATS record since 1992. This system has gone 14-3 ATS the last 5 seasons. The Rockets haven't defeated an FBS opponent by more than 14 points this season because they are soft defensively. Grab the points.

4* Major NBA *SUREFIRE* on Nuggets -7

Bottom Line: Following consecutive big wins over the Blazers and Clippers, expect a letdown from the Kings in Denver tonight. The Kings are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a win while the Nuggets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a loss. Sacramento is also on a 65-91 ATS slide in road games after successfully covering the spread in 2 or more consecutive games. The Kings are 3-8-1 ATS in the last 12 meetings. Bet Denver.

5* Wiseguy MNF *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Giants +3.5

Bottom Line: The Colts fit into a negative situation that I want no part of. Consider that playing against road favorites that have covered the number 5 or 6 times in a 7-game span has resulted in a 61-30 ATS record since 1983 provided they have a win percentage of 60% to 75% and are matched up against a team that have a losing record. The Giants have been a different team at home where they are 2-1 SU and ATS and could be undefeated (led in the 4th against the 7-1 Cardinals). The Colts haven't been the same team on the road. Outside of an easy win at Jacksonville, they've struggled in their other 3 road games. They were blown out in Pittsburgh last week, trailed Denver 31-10 in the 4th before it called off the dogs and nearly blew a 24-0 lead in Houston. Pound New York.

5* Wiseguy NBA *BEST BET* on 76ers +9.5

Bottom Line: I like the 76ers at home catching nearly double digits against a Houston team that's riding high from a 3-0 start. With the Heat, Spurs and Warriors this week, the Rockets will have a tough time focusing on the task at hand. Besides, home court has been huge in this matchup with the home side going 6-0 ATS in the last 6. Pound Philly.

5* Wiseguy NBA *BEST BET* on Trailblazers -3.5

Bottom Line: It looks like the Warriors will again be without David Lee, and it finally hurts them here. Lee will be missed against a Portland team that will expose the Warriors down low with Aldridge, Lopez and Kaman. Bogut is a good interior defender, but he can't handle all these guys on his own, which is basically what is being asked of him tonight. The Blazers should also be the fresher team as they had yesterday off while the Warriors played last night and traveled. Pound Portland.

4* Major NBA *SUREFIRE* on Hornets +4

Bottom Line: The Knicks are getting a little too much respect following their win over Cleveland. New York is on a 3-14 ATS slide at home in the first half of the season while the Hornets are on an 11-2 ATS run in first half of the season road games. Charlotte is coming off a loss in Memphis last night but is on a 27-14 ATS run following defeat and 4-1 ATS in its last five after being held to less than 75 points. The Knicks are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games when playing on 2 days' rest. The Hornets are 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings and 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in New York.

4* Major NFL False Favorite on Chargers +2.5

Bottom Line: The wrong team is favored here. The Chargers have lost their last 2 but those were to a couple of good teams. The loss in Denver was a really tough spot (on the road in a short week). Because the Chargers played the Thursday game last week, they've had 3 extra days to prepare for this battle and the extra time should treat them well. The Chargers are still 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games overall, 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games following a loss and 6-2 ATS in their last 8 road games. November road teams that are off a road loss are 70-26 ATS the last 10 seasons. Bet the Bolts.

4* Major Letdown Game of the Week on Jaguars +11.5

Bottom Line: Expect a letdown from Cincy following last week's emotional win over Baltimore. The Bengals play the Thursday game next week against division rival Cleveland and will have a tough time not looking ahead to that contest. Playing against home favorites that have a winning record on the season and are off an upset win at home over a division rival has resulted in a 22-4 ATS record since 1983.

5* Wiseguy NFL Underdog Shocker Game of the Year on Jets +10.5

Bottom Line: The Jets are a much better football team than their 1-7 record suggests, but it's that 1-7 record that is allowing us to catch a great number. The Jets played Green Bay to a 7-point game on the road and led that game 21-3. They've also played Detroit to a 7-point game, New England to a 2-point game and would have played Denver to a 7-point game had it not been for a pick-six at the end. This is a game the Jets have a good shot to win straight up because the strength of their defense matches up well with the strength of the Kansas City offense. The Chiefs rely heavily on their running attack, but it will be tough sledding against a New York stop unit that holds opponents to 85.4 ypg on the ground. Road dogs or pickems that have lost 7 straight or more are 66-33 ATS since 1983. Week 9 or later underdogs or pickems that have lost 7 straight or more are 91-44 ATS since 1983. November road dogs or pickems off 5 or more consecutive defeats are 42-14 ATS since 1983. Pound the Jets.

5* Wiseguy NBA *BEST BET* on Jazz +2

Bottom Line: Tough spot for Phoenix as it hits the road for the first time this season following a huge win over the Spurs. This one has letdown written all over it for the Suns, who are 0-2 in their last 2 versus the Jazz and 1-4 in their last 4 in Utah. They are 1-4-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings and have dropped 23 of 35 in Salt Lake City. Pound Utah.
 

4* Major Big 12 Game of the Week on Oklahoma State +12

Bottom Line: The Cowboys are 21-10 ATS in their last 31 games following a loss of more than 20 points and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a home loss of 10 points or more. Playing against favorites of 10.5 to 21 points that held their last opponent to 9 points or less has resulted in a 29-7 ATS record since 1992, provided they are taking on a team that has lost its last 2 games by 17 points or more.

4* Major Eastern Conference *SUREFIRE* on Magic +6.5

Bottom Line: This is a look-ahead spot for Toronto which will be much more concerned about tomorrow's content in Miami than an Orlando team it has defeated 7 straight times. The Magic have been competitive at home in the series, though, losing the last 2 in Orlando by only 2 and 5 points, respectively. The Raptors are 3-9-2 ATS in their last 14 games following a win and 1-5-2 ATS in their last 8 games versus a team with a losing record. Bet the Magic.

5* Wiseguy Sun Belt Conference Game of the Year on New Mexico State +7.5

Bottom Line: We'll back New Mexico State at home off a bye against a Texas State team that will be looking ahead to next week's showdown with Georgia Southern. In a game between teams with 8 of more returning offensive starters, taking home underdogs of 3.5 to 10 points that were outgained by 125 or more total yards last game has resulted in a 46-17 ATS record since 1992. This system is 7-1 ATS the last 3 seasons. New Mexico State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 home games. The Bobcats are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a win. Pound the Aggies.

4* Major ACC *BLOOD BATH* on Virginia Tech -3.5

Bottom Line: VA Tech has dropped its last two, but it is 12-3 ATS in home games after 2 or more consecutive straight up losses since 1992 and has won these games by an average of 11.0 points. BC is 1-10 ATS in road games after playing a conference game over the last 3 seasons, losing by an average of 9.9 points in this situation.

4* Major CFB Revenge Game of the Week on Connecticut +11

Bottom Line: UConn went down 62-17 at UCF last season, and I expect an inspired performance here as it looks to save face. UCF is off a big win over Temple and has a bye next week and it will have a tough time getting up for this one as a result. UConn is 8-0 ATS all-time off 2 consecutive road losses. It's also 7-0 ATS lifetime in home games after failing to cover the spread in 4 or 5 of its last 6 games. UCF is 1-8 ATS off a home win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons. The Knights are also 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games versus a team with a losing record.

5* Wiseguy Big Ten Game of the Week on Maryland +4

Bottom Line: This is a huge letdown spot for Penn State following last week's tough-to-swallow OT loss to Ohio State. This is a big bounce-back spot for Maryland after getting kicked at Wisconsin last week. The Terrapins are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a loss and 7-0 ATS the last 3 seasons in road games after being held to 100 rushing yards or less last game. Playing against favorites of 3.5 to 10 points with an excellent rushing defense that allows 100 or less rushing yards per game, after gaining 2 or less rushing yards per attempt last game, has resulted in a 42-15 ATS record since 1992. This system is 6-0 ATS the last 3 seasons.

5* Wiseguy NBA Game of the Week on Kings +6

Bottom Line: The Kings were horrible in their opener, shooting just 30.8% from the field and committing 26 turnovers. We're getting a great number here because of it, and rest assured they'll put forth a much better effort tonight. The Kings won 123-119 as a 5-point dog the last time Portland visited. And, they lost by a single point in Portland in the most recent meeting so I'll gladly take the points here. The Kings are 9-2-1 ATS in their last 12 games following a loss and 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a loss of more than 10 points. The Trail Blazers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a win of more than 10 points and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games. The underdog is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Pound Sacramento.

4* Major NBA *MARQUEE MATCHUP* on Cavs +4.5

Bottom Line: The Bulls rolled the same Knicks team that beat Cleveland last night. So the Bulls should roll tonight, right? If that's your strategy, it's going to be a long season. LeBron James was embarrassed last night, and I expect a massive effort as he looks to save face. The Bulls still have some jelling to do as well with Rose back and Gasol added to the mix. It may not have looked like it against the Knicks, but New York was horrible that night. Chicago has been the worst home favorite in the NBA lately, going 26-44 ATS in the role the last 2 seasons. Bet the Cavs.

5* Wiseguy CFB *FRIDAY NIGHT FEAST* Game of the Month on Tulane +6.5

Bottom Line: Tulane is 12-4 ATS at home under coach Johnson, including 6-1 ATS in its last 7 at Yulman Stadium. Playing home teams with a +/- 40 rushing ypg margin has resulted in a 26-6 ATS record the last 10 seasons provided they've held their last 2 opponents to 100 yards or fewer on the ground and are playing a team that has been outrushed by an average of 50 ypg or more on the season. Pound Tulane.

4* Major NFL Thursday Night Football *PRIMETIME PUNISHER* on Saints -3

Bottom Line: When the line is +3 to -3, playing against home teams that are outscored by an average of 5 points or more in the first half has resulted in a 29-8 ATS record the last 5 seasons if they scored 14 points or less last game. The Panthers don't have enough offense to keep up with a New Orleans side that ranks 2nd in the NFL in total offense. The Panthers rank 24th, and they haven't been good enough defensively to offset their offensive shortcomings. They've allowed an average of 31.2 points over their last six games. Field position will also likely go New Orleans' way. The Saints are 7-0 ATS lifetime in games played in Week 9 or later versus poor punt coverage teams that allow 12 yards per return or more under coach Payton. They have won by an average of 18.6 points in this spot.

5* Wiseguy NBA *BEST BET* on Knicks +13

Bottom Line: The Knicks were smoked last night by a Chicago Bulls team that can really defend. I expect them to shoot the basketball much better tonight. The Cavs are loaded with talent, but it will take them some time to jell on both ends of the floor. The Knicks are a fantastic 14-5 ATS in their last 19 Thursday games and 4-0 ATS in their last 4 after a loss greater than 10 points. Pound New York.

5* Wiseguy ACC GAME OF THE WEEK on Louisville +4.5

Bottom Line: I think some have forgotten just how good a coach Bobby Petrino is. Having had a bye week to prepare, he and his coaching staff will have their No. 1 ranked defense ready for the Noles. Petrino's college teams are 39-17 ATS all-time at home, including 29-12 ATS after the first month of the season and 23-7 ATS in the second half of the season. The Seminoles are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games and 2-7 ATS in their last 9 road games versus a team with a winning home record. Florida State has had a few really close calls this season and will have a tough time making it out of this one alive. Pound the Cardinals.

5* Wiseguy NBA *BEST BET* on Kings +4

Bottom Line: This is a game the Kings have been looking forward to. They were embarrassed 102-69 at Golden State last April and will be highly motivated as a result. Sacramento is 24-11 in its last 35 home games versus the Warriors, and it has won or lost by fewer than 4 points in 7 of its last 10 home games in the series. Pound the Kings.

4* Major NBA *PUBLIC MASSACRE* on Jazz +3.5

Bottom Line: The public is piling on the Rockets following their easy win over the Lakers, but Houston is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games following a double-digit victory and 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing without a days' rest.

4* Major NBA *ODDSMAKER ERROR* on Pistons +6.5

Bottom Line: The Pistons underachieved last season and that is showing up in this line. I expect them to be greatly improved under Stan Van Gundy. The Pistons are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 versus Western Conference opponents and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 road games.

5* Wiseguy World Series Game 7 *BEST BET* on Royals -134

Bottom Line: Home field in Game 7 of the World Series has been huge. Home teams are on a 9-0 run in Game 7 of the World Series. The Royals are 6-1 at home in the playoffs and 7-1 in their last 8 home games versus the Giants. Guthrie is in better form than Hudson. The Royals are 5-0 in his last 5 starts while he's allowed only 4 earned runs in 30 1-3 innings. The Giants are 2-6 in Hudson's last 8 starts, during which he's given up 29 earned runs in 50 innings. Pound the Royals.

4* Major NBA *CRUNCH TIME BAILOUT* on Lakers +6

Bottom Line: After winning last season's first meeting by a point, the Lakers were crushed by Houston in the final 3 matchups of the season. Those lopsided losses assure us LA will be lacking no motivation on opening night. I expect a strong performance from Kobe Bryant, who will be out to silence doubters. The Lakers are 50-33 versus Houston since 1996, including 29-15 at home. Bet LA.

5* Wiseguy World Series Game 6 *BEST BET* on Royals -137

Bottom Line: I like the Royals at home in this do-or-die game because they have completely owned Peavy in this ballpark. The former Cy Young winner has looked anything but at Kauffman where his teams are 0-6 in his last 6 starts while being tagged for at least 4 runs in the last 4. The Royals are 6-0 in Ventura's last 6 starts. They are also a perfect 6-0 in his starts in the 2nd half of this season versus teams that have a winning record. The Royals are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a home favorite while the Giants are 0-4 in their last 4 games as a road underdog of +110 to +150. Pound KC.

5* Wiseguy NBA *BEST BET* on Mavs +4.5

Bottom Line: Dallas has been an awesome road play under coach Carlisle and is 51-26 ATS all-time under his watch in road games played in the first half of the season. It is 72-40 ATS under Carlisle as a road underdog of 6 points or less, including 24-11 ATS in this role the past 2 seasons. For the Spurs, opening night will be about honoring last season's achievement. For the Mavs, it will be about revenge. They pushed the Spurs to the limit in last season's playoffs and will be out for a little payback. Pound the Mavericks.

5* Wiseguy MNF GAME OF THE MONTH on Redskins +10.5

Bottom Line: The Redskins picked up a much-needed win last week and carry that momentum into Dallas tonight. With a showdown against 6-1 Arizona on deck, the Cowboys are in a look-ahead spot. Dallas has been an awful investment against losing teams at 8-20 ATS in the last 28. It is even 4-10 ATS in its last 14 home games versus teams with a losing road record. The Cowboys are an unreliable 11-23 ATS as a favorite under Jason Garrett, including 7-16 ATS as a home favorite. Washington has been the play in the series as it is on a 7-1 ATS run. It is also on a 6-1 ATS run in Dallas. This is a lot of points for the 7th-ranked defense in the league to be catching. I like Washington to give the Cowboys a game tonight. Pound the Redskins.

5* Wiseguy SNF GAME OF THE MONTH on Saints -128

Bottom Line: The Saints have won 10 straight inside the Superdome and are in great position to extend their streak Sunday night. The Green Bay defense has really struggled on the road where it is giving up an average of 6 yards per play. That doesn't bode well for the Packers as the Saints are 7-0 ATS the last 2 seasons in home games when they gain an average of 6 or more yards per game. They have won these 7 games by 20.6 points on average. A New Orleans offense that ranks 2nd in the league should be able to take advantage. Pound the Saints.

4* Major World Series GM5 *BLOOD BATH* on Royals +147

Bottom Line: The Royals are 4-0 in their last 4 games following a loss and 8-0 in their last 8 games as a road underdog. They are 23-4 in Shields' last 27 road starts, including 13-1 in his last 14 road starts versus teams with a winning record. As you can see, Shields has been at his best away from home, posting a 3.13 road ERA on the season. Bumgarner hasn't fared as well in AT&T Park where he has a 3.88 ERA this season. And get this, the Giants actually have a losing 8-9 record in his home starts on the year. Bet the Royals.

5* Wiseguy AFC North GAME OF THE YEAR on Bengals +1

Bottom Line: The Bengals haven't lost in their last 12 regular-season home games and are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 home contests going back further. They are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 home games versus teams with winning road records, 6-0 ATS the last 2 seasons in home games following a game where they finished under the total and 8-0 ATS the last 3 seasons after a game with a turnover margin of +2 or better. The Ravens are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game. Playing against favorites that are out for revenge for a loss to an opponent has resulted in a 34-9 ATS record the last 10 seasons if they are coming off covers as a favorite in their last 2 games. Playing against road teams that are off a win of 21 points or more has resulted in a 35-12 ATS record the last 10 seasons if they are up against a team that scored 3 points or less in the 1st half last game. Home underdogs or pickems that average 5.4 yards per play or more are 35-11 ATS since 1983 if they've given up 400 total yards or more in their last 2 games. Pound Cincinnati.

4* Major Sunday NFL *BLOOD BATH* on Falcons +4

Bottom Line: Atlanta is 2-5 but isn't about to throw in the towel. It's just one game behind division leader Carolina in the win column, and there's a whole lot of football left to be played. The Falcons are 7-0 ATS since 1992 in games played away from home following a road blowout loss of 21 points or more. They are 6-0 ATS the last 2 seasons after allowing 6 or more yards per play in 2 consecutive games. The Lions are 0-6 ATS the last 3 seasons after having won 3 of their last 4 games. Bet Atlanta.

4* MAJOR CFB *CRUNCH TIME BAILOUT* on Hawaii +3

Bottom Line: Nevada is ripe for a letdown following last week's upset win at BYU. The Wolf Pack have been a poor investment off a win, going just 5-13-1 ATS in their last 19 games following victories. Hawaii enjoys a nice home field advantage because teams are often jetlagged after making the long trip. The Rainbow Warriors are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 home games. The home team has won, or lost by less than 3 points, in 13 of the last 14 meetings. Hawaii is 6-1 in its last 7 home games versus Nevada. Bet Hawaii.

5* Wiseguy World Series GM 4 *BEST BET* on Giants -124

Bottom Line: The Giants are down in the series, but they aren't about to hit the panic button with the next 2 at home. The Giants trailed 3-2 in the 2012 NLCS and went on to win the World Series. They are in great hands with Vogelsong, who has a 2.16 ERA in 6 career postseason starts. The Giants are 6-0 in these. He has a 0.00 ERA in 1 World Series start so I don't think this moment will be too big for him. Vargas hadn't made a postseason start prior to this year. He's pitched well in his first 2 postseason starts, but the stakes have been raised. Plus, the Giants got a look at him in August. The Giants are 9-2 in their last 11 playoff home games and 6-1 in their last 7 World Series home games. Pound the Giants.