20* SEAHAWKS/EAGLES NFL WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Eagles +2½ -110

My money is on the Eagles to cash in a win and cover as a 2.5-point home dog against the Seahawks in Sunday's NFC Wild Card action. Seattle has the much better record, but the Seahawks are no where close to as good as their record would indicate. Seattle only had two wins all season by more than a touchdown and closed out the season losing 3 of their last 4 when they had a chance to win the NFC West and get a first round bye. We saw New England struggle down the stretch and lose at home to the Titans yesterday. Eagles have all the momentum and just seem to find a way to win these games in the postseason when they are a dog. BET PHILADELPHIA +2.5! 

20* MINNESOTA/AUBURN CFB WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Minnesota +7½ -110

My money is on the Gophers to cash in a cover here as a 7.5-point dog against the Tigers. I just think Auburn is getting way too much respect in this spot. Bowl games are all about motivation and I just have to wonder how motivated the Tigers are for this game, as they won their biggest game of the season in their finale against Alabama. Minnesota will be 100% locked in for this one and I really wouldn't be shocked at all if they won this game outright. BET THE GOPHERS +7.5! 

20* PITT/E MICHIGAN CFB WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Pittsburgh -11 -110

My money is on the Panthers to cash in a win and cover against Eastern Michigan in Thursday's Quick Lane Bowl. A lot of people are leaning to the Eagles because of the fact that Pitt hasn't won a game all season by more than 10 points. I just think that's a mistake. The Panthers are hands down the better team and Eastern Michigan is lucky to even be in a bowl. The Eagles went just 3-5 in a awful MAC conference this year, which was tied for the 3rd worst record in the league. I just don't think they have any hope of keeping this close. BET THE PANTHERS -11! 

20* BYU/HAWAII CFB WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Hawaii +2 -108

My money is on the Rainbow Warriors to cash in a win and cover at home against BYU. This has been quite a season for Hawaii, who just got done playing the MWC Championship Game. I think the Warriors are going to be really excited here to cap off this season with a win at home, which would give them double-digit wins on the season. They also want their revenge on BYU from last year's blowout loss in Provo. I don't know that the same motivation will be there for the Cougars in this one. BET HAWAII +2! 

15* SEAHAWKS/RAMS NFL SHARP WINNER on Rams +1 -105

My money is on the Rams to cash in a win and cover at home against the Seahawks. I just feel like the price here is too good to pass up with LA at home. Rams are not as bad as what people think and I was really impressed with how this team bounced back last week in their blowout win at Arizona off that ugly showing against the Ravens on MNF the week before. SEahawks are also not as good as their 10-2 record. Seattle has been very fortunate in close games and winning on the road inside the division is a real challenge for these NFC West teams. BET THE RAMS +1! 

20* UAB/FAU CFB WISEGUY TOP PLAY on UAB +9 -108

My money is on UAB to cash in a cover here against FAU. I liked the Blazers at this price even before the news that Owls head coach Lane Kiffin was leaving to take over at Ole Miss. I just think that's a gut punch to the FAU kids and takes away from this game. At the same time, no one wants to give this UAB team any love and I think they come out with a serious chip on their shoulder and could easily see them winning outright. BET THE BLAZERS +9! 

20* TOLEDO/C MICHIGAN CFB WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Central Michigan -10 -110

My money is on the Chippewas to cash in an easy win and cover as a double-digit home favorite against the Rockets. This script for this game turned upside down when Western Michigan was upset at Northern Illinois on Tuesday. Had the Broncos won they would have clinched a spot in the MAC title game. The loss however, opened the door for Central Michigan and if they win they are now the team that plays Miami (OH) next week. Not a lot for Toledo to play for and they just haven't been that great of late. BET THE CHIPPEWAS -10! 

15* LA TECH/UAB (ATS) CFB SHARP WINNER on Louisiana Tech +7 -115

My money is on the Bulldogs to cash in a cover as a 7-point dog at UAB in Saturday's C-USA matchup. LA Tech lost 31-10 at Marshall after having their starting QB and top wide out suspended right before the game. That's tough to overcome on short notice, especially on the road against a team as talented as Marshall. UAB is no where near as good as their 7-3 record and should not be laying this many points in this one. BET LOUISIANA TECH +7! 

20* LIBERTY/VIRGINIA CFB WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Liberty +17 -109

My money is on the Flames to cash in a cover as a big road dog against the Cavaliers on Saturday. There's no denying that Virginia is the better team, but that's not the issue here. It's motivation. This game means nothing for the Panthers, whose primary focus right now is on winning the ACC Coastal. Next week's game against Va Tech will decide whether they do just that. I expect Virginia to go through the motions and if they aren't careful they might lose. BET LIBERTY +17! 

20* E MICHIGAN/N ILLINOIS CFB WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Northern Illinois -4 -107

My money is on Northern Illinois to cash in a win and cover at home against the Eagles. Northern Illinois is a better team than their 4-6 record would lead you to believe. Huskies have simply been dealt a brutal schedule with 7 of their first 10 games on the road, three against Power 5 opponents in non-conference play. Last time out they won 31-28 at Toledo and really should have no problem putting away an Eagles team that is down this year. Always a good idea to take the Huskies off a big upset win in MAC play, as they are 15-2 ATS last 17 off an upset win over a conference rival. BET NORTHERN ILLINOIS -4! 

20* CHIEFS/CHARGERS NFL WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Chiefs -4 -110

My money is on the Chiefs to cash in a win over the Chargers in Mexico. I think now is the ideal time to buy low on Kansas City. This line is basically saying that the Chiefs would only be about a pick'em on a neutral field. I don't think that's legit at all. LA just doesn't have the offensive fire-power to keep pace with Mahomes and that explosive KC offense. BET THE CHIEFS -4! 

20* DOLPHINS/COLTS NFL WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Dolphins +12½ -113

My money is on the Dolphins to cash in a cover here as a double-digit dog at the Colts. Even after beating the Jets 26-18 as a 3.5-point dog for their first win of the season, the public is still not going to want anything to do with this team. Thing is, Miami has been quietly getting better with each week and there's just no way the Colts should be laying double-digits here with starting quarterback Jacoby Brissett out for this game. BET THE DOLPHINS +12.5! 

20* BALL STATE/W MICHIGAN CFB WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Ball State +7 -110

My money is on Ball State to cash in a cover as a 7-point dog against the Broncos. This is the best Ball State team in years and I just don't think they are getting the respect they deserve in this one. Western Michigan isn't anything special and I wouldn't be shocked at all if they lost this game outright. BET BALL STATE +7! 

15* MARSHALL/RICE CFB SHARP WINNER on Marshall -10½ -110

My money is on the Thundering Herd to cash in a win and cover at home against Rice. The Owls aren't as bad as their 0-8 record, but they also aren't deserving of being less than a two touchdown dog against this Marshall team. The Herd are rolling right now with 3 straight wins and got plenty of motivation to make sure they go into their bye on a 4-game run. Rice just doesn't have the offensive fire-power to keep this close. BET MARSHALL -10.5! 

15* IOWA/NORTHWESTERN CFB SHARP WINNER on Northwestern +10 -110

My money is on the Wildcats to cash in a cover as a double-digit home dog against Iowa. I think we are getting value here with Northwestern sitting at 1-5 and the Hawkeyes ranked in the Top 25. Iowa has not looked good the last few weeks. They can't run the ball on offense and are having a horrible time finishing drives with touchdowns. They got some key guys out as well. Northwestern has won 3 straight in the series and wouldn't be shocked at all if they won outright on Saturday. BET NORTHWESTERN +10! 

20* SMU/HOUSTON CFB WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Houston +15 -115

My money is on the Cougars to cash in as big home dogs tonight. SMU comes in ranked in the Top 25 and without a loss. Houston has gotten zero love after losing their star quarterback (King) to a redshirt. I'm not saying they win the game, but we are going to get their best effort and winning on the road in these weekday games is just not as easy as people think. I'm confident the Cougars can keep it within two touchdowns. BET HOUSTON +15! 

20* PATRIOTS/JETS NFL WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Jets +10 -115

My money is on the Jets to cash in an easy cover here as a double-digit dog at home against the Patriots on Monday Night Football. I think we are getting a price on New York because of their record, but this is clearly a different team with Sam Darnold at quarterback. Patriots are 6-0, but the schedule has been very favorable to this point. NE couldn't run the ball when these two met up in Week 3 and Brady will be without several key option in the passing game because of injury. Jets are more than capable of winning this game outright. BET NEW YORK +10! 

20* LAFAYETTE/ARKANSAS ST CFB WISEGUY TOP PLAY on UL-Lafayette -6 -110

My money is on the Ragin' Cajuns to bounce back from a disappointing loss at home to App State with a convincing road win over Arkansas State. I really like this Lafayette team and I think a lot of people are scared to back them because they had them last week and lost. Arkansas State just lost at Georgia State by 14 and have allowed 40+ points in each of their last 3 games vs a FBS opponent. BET THE RAGIN' CAJUNS -6! 

20* S ALABAMA/TROY CFB WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Troy -14½ -110

My money is on the Trojans to make easy work of South Alabama and cover th 14.5-point spread at home Wednesday night. The narrative with Troy right now is that they are way down from what they had been in previous years. The Trojans are also just 1-4 ATS and just lost 42-10 at Missouri, which followed a upset loss at home to Ark State. I think it has troy laying a much shorter number than they should be against a bad Jaguars team that has not scored more than 21 points in a single game against a FBS opponent. BET THE TROJANS -14.5! 

20* LIONS/PACKERS NFL WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Lions +4 -110

My money is on the Lions to cash in an easy cover here as a 4-point road dog against the Packers on Monday Night Football. No one wants to give this Detroit team any love and yet the books are begging the pubic to take Aaron Rodgers and the Packers here as a small home favorite. I just think the Lions defense can make things hard on Green Bay's offense and maybe win this game outright. BET THE LIONS +4! 

20* VIRGINIA/MIAMI CFB WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Miami-FL -2 -110

My money is on the Hurricanes. Not a lot to think about here. I know all the numbers say Virginia, but when you got a ranked team getting points against an unranked team that comes in with a losing record, you take the unranked team. Books don't make mistakes. They clearly think Miami wins this game and so do I. BET THE HURRICANES -2! 

20* BILLS/TITANS NFL WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Bills +3 +105

My money is on the Bills to cash in an easy win and cover at Tennessee. I think a lot of people are going to expect Buffalo to have a bit of a letdown here on the road after that big game against New England, but I'm not buying it. I really think the Titans are limited offensively and that Bills defense is going to make it really tough on them. Buffalo's offense isn't great, but they really can run the football. Bills are averaging 5.0 yards/carry against teams that on average are only giving up 3.9 yards/carry. Titans are allowing 4.6 yards/carry. BET THE BILLS +3! 

15* BEARS/REDSKINS NFL SHARP WINNER on Redskins +5½ -105

My money is on the Redskins to cash in a cover at home against the Bears. Chicago just hasn't showed me enough offensively to lay more than a field with them on the road. They should have lost last week at Denver and while the Redskins are 0-2 they have been competitive against division rivals Philadelphia and Dallas. I think Washington's defense can keep them in it and get the cover. Bet the Redskins +5.5! 

15* S CAROLINA/MISSOURI CFB SHARP WINNER on South Carolina +9½ -110

My money is on the Gamecocks to cash in a cover here at Missouri. I don't think South Carolina is getting near the respect they deserve for how well they played last week against Alabama. The backup QB looked like he might have deserved to be starting all along. It wasn't like the Crimson Tide got up early and let South Carolina hang around. They were competitive early, which says a lot. Gamecocks also really need this game if they want a legit shot at a bowl. Bet South Carolina +9.5! 

15* MIAMI (OH)/OHIO STATE CFB SHARP WINNER on Miami-OH +39½ -110

My money is on the RedHawks to cash in a cover here as a massive road dog against Ohio State. Miami (OH) has a ton of kids who dreamed of going to play for the Buckeyes and didn't make the cut. They are going to come out with a chip on their shoulder and I think they are getting Ohio State at the perfect time. Buckeyes are due for a letdown after getting up for their first 3 against FAU, Cincinnati and Indiana. Plus they got a massive game on deck at Nebraska next week. Much like they did against the Owls in Week 1, Ohio State will get up comfortably early and call off the dogs to allow the cover. Bet the RedHawks +39.5! 

15* SMU/TCU CFB SHARP WINNER on SMU +9½ -109

My money is on SMU to cash in a cover here against the Horned Frogs. TCU is getting a lot of love for going on the road and beating Purdue without their starting QB. I'm still not sold on the Horned Frogs and I really like what I have seen out of SMU. Texas transfer QB Shane Buechele has been lighting it up and the defense is better than expected. I think they hang around against one of their many in-state rivals. Bet the Mustangs +9.5! 

20* S MISS/ALABAMA CFB WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Southern Miss +39½ -110

My money is on Southern Miss to cash in a cover on the road against Alabama. Books have really inflated the numbers on the Crimson Tide this year in these non-conference games. They failed to cover as a 55.5-point favorite at home against New Mexico State and couldn't get the job done last week as a 26-point favorite against South Carolina in their SEC opener. With big games against Ole Miss and Texas A&M on deck, look for Saban and the Tide to just go through the motions on Saturday and call off the dogs in the 2nd half Bet Southern Miss +39.5! 

15* BOSTON COLLEGE/RUTGERS CFB SHARP WINNER on Rutgers +8½ -109

My money is on the Scarlet Knights to cash in a cover on the road against the Eagles. No way should Boston College being laying more than a touchdown here against Rutgers after that performance they gave in a prime time game at home against Kansas. Scarlet Knights are better than the 30-0 beating they took at Iowa and BC definitely doesn't have the talent that the Hawkeyes have on the defensive side of the ball. Plus, Rutgers has a big edge here coming off a bye week. Bet the Scarlet Knights +8.5! 

20* FIU/LA TECH CFB WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Florida International +7½ -110

My money is on the Panthers to cash in a cover here getting 7.5 on the road against the Bulldogs. I just haven't seen enough out of LA Tech for them to be laying this kind of number. They beat Bowling Green 35-7, but that was a much closer game late than expected. The previous week they only beat Grambling 20-14 as a massive 30-point favorite. FIU has not looked great, but have played some tough competition. I'm willing to bet Butch Davis has the troops ready to go in this one. Bet the Panthers +7.5! 

20* TITANS/JAGUARS NFL WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Jaguars +2 -105

My money is on the Jaguars to cash in a win at home against the Titans. I think this is a great price to back Jacksonville. Home team has a big edge in these Thursday game and Marcus Mariota is 3-7 ATS as a starter when the Titans are listed as a road favorite. Gardner Minshew isn't as bad as people think and that Jags defense should be able to contain a sub-par Tennessee offense. Bet the Jacksonville +2! 

20* HOUSTON/TULANE CFB WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Houston +5½ -110

My money is on the Cougars to cash in a cover and maybe even win the game outright at Tulane on Thursday night. I just think this is the perfect time to buy low on Houston after their 1-2 start. Cougars two losses are two ranked Power 5 teams in Oklahoma and Washington State. Tulane is program on the rise, but I think they are getting a little too much love here for a hard fought 24-6 loss at Auburn. Last year Houston won 48-17 against the Green Wave and I just don't think Tulane should be laying this kind of number here. Bet Houston +5.5! 

20* JAGUARS/TEXANS NFL WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Texans -8½ -105

My money is on the Texans to cash in an easy win and cover here at home against the Jaguars. Jags didn't look all that improved in their Week 1 loss to the Chiefs and a defense that was suppose to carry them got torched. On top of that they lost starting QB Nick Foles to a serious injury and will have to send out rookie Gardner Minshew. Deshaun Watson and the Houston offense will be too much for the Jags to keep up with. Bet the Texans -8.5! 

15* COWBOYS/REDSKINS NFL SHARP WINNER on Cowboys -5 -109

My money is on the Cowboys to cash in an easy win and cover at Washington. Dallas looked really good in their opener, especially on the offensive side of the ball. Redskins came out and had the Eagles on the ropes as a double-digit road dog in Week 1, but Philly woke up and won the game. I think that close call has Washington getting way too much respect here against a much better opponent. Bet the Cowboys -5! 

15* WKU/LOUISVILLE CFB SHARP WINNER on Louisville -10 -109

My money is on Louisville to cash in a win and cover against the Hilltoppers. This nothing close to the horrible Cardinals team we saw close out last year. I was really impressed with how well Louisville played in their opener against Notre Dame and loved how they bounced back with a dominant showing in a 42-0 win against Eastern Kentucky. I see them having no problem here blowing out WKU. Bet Louisville -10! 

15* STANFORD/UCF CFB SHARP WINNER on Central Florida -8 -110

My money is on the Knights to cash in a cover here at home against the Cardinal. It speaks volumes to where this UCF program has gone that they are laying over a touchdown against a Power 5 team like Stanford. It's or good reason. The Knights are going to score at will against a Stanford defense that was just torched by USC new freshman QB. UCF wins here by double-digits easy. Bet the Knights -8! 

15* USC/BYU CFB SHARP WINNER on BYU +4½ -105

My money is on the Cougars to cash in a win at home against USC. I really like BYU to win this game outright. I think we are seeing the Trojans overvalued off their big win against Stanford. BYU just beat Tennessee, but because of how bad the Vols looked in their loss to Georgia State in the opener they are getting no love for that win. If anything people are thinking less because of how they struggled. BYU has the goods to hang with the Trojans. Bet the Cougars +4.5! 

15* MARYLAND/TEMPLE CFB SHARP WINNER on Temple +7½ -115

My money is on the Owls to cash in a cover at home against the Terps. Every year there are teams that get way too much respect early for beating a team that people thought would be good but really isn't. People are all over Maryland after they destroyed a ranked Syracuse team last week, but the Orange should have never been ranked to start with. Temple won 35-14 at Maryland as a 16-point dog last year and I wouldn't be surprised at all if they won the game today. Bet the Owls +7.5! 

20* NC STATE/W VIRGINIA CFB WISEGUY TOP PLAY on West Virginia +7 -115

My money is on the Mountaineers to cash in a cover at home against the Wolfpack. NC State has looked like world beaters their first two games, but those were against East Carolina and Western Carolina. Both on their home turf. That combined with how bad WVU looked last week at Missouri has this line way too high. I give the Mountaineers a legit shot here to win this game outright. Bet West Virginia +7! 

20* WASH ST/HOUSTON CFB WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Washington State -9 -109

My money is on Washington State to go on the road and lay a beating on Houston. I think Houston is way overvalued coming into this season. Sure they got a good QB in King and added Dana Holgorsen as their head coach, but the defense is awful. Mike Leach and his new signal caller Anthony Gordon are lighting up teams and I think they could put 50 on the board here. I also think Wash State has an underrated defense that will be able to get off the field and create the separation needed to cover. Bet Washington State -9! 

20* BUCS/PANTHERS NFL WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Panthers -6½ -110

My money is on the Panthers to win at home. The home team has a big advantage on Thursday Night Football and Carolina is more than capable of beating this Bucs team by a touchdown at home regardless of rest. Jameis Winston isn't any different now that Arians is head coach. He threw 3 picks in Week 1 and will be in trouble here against a hungry and good Carolina defense. Bet the Panthers -6.5! 

15* GIANTS/COWBOYS NFL SHARP WINNER on Cowboys -7 -114

My money is on the Cowboys to cash in an  easy win and cover at home against the Giants. Dallas avoided having to play in Week 1 without Zeke, which is great for them, but I don't think it would have mattered. I think Eli Manning is feeling the pressure of the rookie Jones and while Barkley is an absolute beast, the overall talent at the skill position is not great. Dallas will be able to at least contain Barkley and I see them winning here by double-digits no problem. Bet Dallas -7!

20* RAMS/PANTHERS NFL WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Panthers +2 -110

My money is on the Panthers to cash in a win and cover at home against the Rams. I'm way down on Los Angeles this year. I think they compete for a playoff spot, but they aren't going to be fighting for a first round bye like last year. Carolina on the other hand is a team that should be a lot better than they were a year ago. Panthers went 7-9 despite a 6-2 start. They had some bad luck in close games and Cam Newton played hurt a lot of the year. He's back healthy and this is a tough team to beat at home. Bet the Panthers +2! 

15* NORTH TEXAS/SMU CFB SHARP WINNER on North Texas +3½ -110

My money is on North Texas to cash in a cover at SMU. I really like Mean Green quarterback Mason Fine. He just might be the best non-Power 5 quarterback in the country. He was outstanding in Week 1 and torned this SMU team a season ago. Mustangs will score enough to make interesting, but the Mean Green should win this contest. Bet North Texas +3.5! 

15* SD STATE/UCLA CFB SHARP WINNER on San Diego State +9 -110

My money is on the Aztecs to cash in a cover against the Bruins. I think the thought process for most is they are giving UCLA a pass for a tough loss at Cincinnati and want nothing to do with a San Diego State team that just won 6-0 at home against Weber State, totaling just 238 total yards against a FCS foe. I expected more of UCLA in year two under Kelly than what we saw against the Bearcats. San Diego State still has an elite defense and the offense simply can't be as bad as they played in Week 1. Bet the Aztecs +9! 

15* CHARLOTTE/APP STATE CFB SHARP WINNER on Appalachian State -21½ -110

My money is on the Mountaineers to cash in a win at home against Charlotte. Appalachian State may no longer have Scott Satterfield, but they do have the players he developed. With 16 starters back, I think this is going to be a very dangerous App State team. Charlotte simply does not pose a threat, especially on the road. Not that playing at home would really matter. These two played in Charlotte last year and the Mountaineers won 45-9 with a 230+ edge in total yards. Bet Appalachian State -21.5! 

20* UAB/AKRON CFB WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Akron +9½ -110

My money is on Akron to cash in a cover at UAB on Saturday. The Zips got annihilated 42-3 in Week 1 at Illinois. I think it has them undervalued here against a UAB team that has no business laying this kind of points on the road after barely squeaking by Alabama State 24-19 in their opener. Bet Akron +9.5! 

15* VANDERBILT/PURDUE CFB SHARP WINNER on Purdue -6½ -109

My money is on the Boilermakers to cash in an easy win and cover at home against the Commodores. Purdue has to be one pissed off bunch after they let a 31-13 2nd half lead turn into a 34-31 loss. That was on the road and this a different team at home. Vandy just hosted Georgia and have a home game against LSU on deck. Really tough for them to stay focused on the task at hand. Bet the Boilermakers -6.5! 

20* WAKE FOREST/RICE CFB WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Wake Forest -19 -104

My money is on Wake Forest to cash in a win at Rice on Friday. I think Army was the ideal opponent for the Owls to be competitive against. All they had to do was focus on stopping the run and because the game was close throughout, they didn't have to force anything offensensively. THe problem with Rice is they only scored 7 points on 243 yards of offense. Their only points came on a 54-yard run. They also were 7 of 14 for 62 yards passing. Wake Forest can score and I think things could spiral out of control for the Owls offense when they are forced to throw the football playing from behind. Bet the Demon Deacons -19! 

20* NOTRE DAME/LOUISVILLE CFB WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Louisville +18½ -110

My money is on the Cardinals to cash in a cover against the Fighting Irish. I think we have Louisville way undervalued coming into 2019 after last year's disastrous 2-10 campaign. Notre Dame on the other hand is always overvalued and even more so off a big season. Last year the Irish went 12-0 and made the playoffs. Things really got bad under Petrino last year and I think the effort just wasn't there. That's why I think new head coach Scott Satterfield is in a position for some success out of the gate. Bet the Cardinals +18.5! 

20* HOUSTON/OKLAHOMA CFB WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Houston +23½ -110

My money is on the Cougars to cash in a cover as a massive road dog against the Sooners. Oklahoma is going to be good, but this is way too many points for them to be laying against a Houston team that is going to be better under Dana Holgorsen and has one of the best quarterbacks in the country in D'Eriq King. Guy accounted for 50 touchdowns last year (36 passing, 14 rushing). Bet the Cougars +23.5! 

15* OLE MISS/MEMPHIS CFB SHARP WINNER on Memphis -4½ -105

My money is on Memphis to cash in a win at home over the Rebels. A lot of people are taking a shot here on Ole Miss as a small road dog. They just can't help but take the points with a SEC program against a non-Power 5 opponent. The thing is the Rebels are still in a rebuilding phase. Memphis has been one of the best Group of 5 teams out there and they got an absolute stud at quarterback in Brady White. Tigers take this one by at least a touchdown. Bet Memphis -4.5! 

15* TOLEDO/KENTUCKY CFB SHARP WINNER on Toledo +12 -110

My money is on Toledo to cash in a cover at Kentucky. The Wildcats struck lightning in a bottle in 2018 and went 10-3, flirting with a SEC East title. Unlike some of their other SEC counterparts, Kentucky doesn't reload with 5* talent. That's why I think the losses of running back Benny Snell and all those studs on defense will be too much to overcome. Kentucky will be good, but not as good as we think. Toledo is the best team in the MAC and will be ready for this one. Bet the Rockets +12! 

20* AKRON/ILLINOIS CFB WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Akron +19 -110

My money is on the Zipz to cash in a cover at Illinois. I get Akron is nothing special out of the MAC, but i like the quarterback they got in junior Kato Nelson. Illinois was a similar 16-point home favorite to open last year against a MAC team in Kent State. They would go on to win 31-24 in a game that was very evenly matched. That Kent State would go on to win 2-games. Illinois will be better, but should not be laying close to 3 touchdowns. Bet the Zips +19! 

15* SOUTH ALABAMA/NEBRASKA CFB SHARP WINNER on South Alabama +36 -109

My money is on South Alabama to go into Lincoln and cash in a cover as a massive underdog. Nebraska is going to be greatly improved in year two under head coach Scott Frost, but I think there's so much hype around the Cornhuskers it has them way overvalued to start the season. The Jaguars are in year two under Steve Campbell and they too are expected to make massive improvements. Bet South Alabama +36! 

20* RICE/ARMY CFB WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Rice +22 -110

My money is on the Owls to cash in an easy cover here as a 3+ touchdown dog at Army. I got nothing but respect for Jeff Monken and what he's doing with that program, but this line is whack. I get Rice hasn't been good, but this is too many points for a triple-option team that likes to run the clock and has only 4 starters back on defense to be laying. Keep in mind Army was a double-digit favorite once all of last year. Last time they were asked to lay more than 20 against a FBS team was in 2017 as a 23 point home favorite against UTEP. They won the game outright, but only by 14 points (35-21). I see a similar outcome coming tonight. Bet Rice +22! 

20* KENT ST/ARIZONA ST CFB WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Kent State +25 -110

My money is on the Golden Flashes to cover the 25-point spread at Arizona State tonight. This is without a doubt my strongest play for Thursday's CFB card. The Sun Devils were better than expected in year one under Herm Edwards and I believe it has ASU overvalued coming into 2019. I also really like the direction the Flashes are going under new head coach Sean Lewis. He's an offensive minded guy and I think offensive coaches are the way to go right now and result in the quickest turnarounds/improvement. Last year Lewis' offense improved by 11.1 ppg and 109 ypg. They got 9 starters back and will be even stronger. I could see them keeping it close early or coming through the back door with a couple of late scores. Bet Kent State +25! 

15* GEORGIA TECH/CLEMSON CFB SHARP WINNER on Clemson -37 +100

My money is on the defending champs to open up the 2019 season with an absolute ass whooping of Georgia Tech and cover the 37. Anyone that does a little bit of research on the Yellow Jackets, knows that this year could be really bad. GA Tech is going away from the triple-option to a pro-style attack. The problem is they got the same guys that were brought to the program to run the option playing in the new scheme. Clemson's offense could put up historic numbers with the talent they got coming back. This team seems to want to be viewed on Alabama's level and that means know hangover after winning it all. They come out fired up at home and could have this thing covered by the half. Bet Clemson -37! 

20* FLORIDA/MIAMI CFB WISEGUY TOP PLAY on Miami-FL +7½ -115

My money is on the Hurricanes to cash in an easy cover against in-state rival Florida on Saturday. Gators are coming off a double-digit win season and ranked inside the Top 10, while Miami is transitioning from Mark Richt to Manny Diaz and there's a lot of uncertainty at quarterback. I really like Diaz and I think he gets the most out of the talent at hand. Look for the defense to help out the offense, as the Canes elite Front 7 should dominate the Gators inexperienced offensive line that returns only 1 starter. Bet the Hurricanes +7.5! 

20* RAMS/PATRIOTS NFL SUPER BOWL TOP PLAY on Rams +3 -110

My money is on the Rams to cash in an easy win and cover here against New England in the biggest game of the year. I just think the books have the wrong team favored in this one and I wouldn't be shocked if LA wins in a blowout. I'm thinking something like Super Bowl 51 against the Falcons without the big comeback. Bet the Rams +3! 

20* NORTH/SOUTH SENIOR BOWL SHARP PLAY on North -2½ -110

20* RAMS/SAINTS NFL SHARP TOP PLAY on Rams +3 +101

My money is on the Rams to cash in an easy cover here as a field goal underdog. How do they cover easy? I think LA takes control of this game early and wins this game going way. I don't like the looks of this New Orleans offense and I think this Rams defense is better than it gets credit for. I see Los Angeles having the much easier time moving the football. Bet the Rams +3! 

20* COLTS/CHIEFS NFL SHARP TOP PLAY on Chiefs -5 -110

My money is on the Chiefs to cash in an easy win and cover at home against Indy. These two teams aren't even on the same level. Don't be fooled by the Colts win at Houston last week. The Texans were never as good as people thought. Indy's defense couldn't have had an easier stretch of games than what they have had during their 10-1 run. KC will expose them without much problem and I'm banking on that so-called awful Chiefs defense to play well at home. Bet Kansas City -5! 

20* ALABAMA/CLEMSON CHAMPIONSHIP GAME WINNER on Clemson +6 -115

My money is Clemson to cash in the easy cover here against Alabama in the College Football Championship Game. The Crimson Tide are simply getting too much respect here. The Tigers are every bit as talented as Alabama at quarterback, head coach, defense, special teams. This line should be closer to a pick'em. Bet Clemson! 

20* CHARGERS/RAVENS NFL SHARP TOP PLAY on Ravens -2½ -115

My money is on the Ravens to cash in an easy win and cover here at home against the Chargers. What Baltimore is doing on the ground since they made Lamar Jackson the starter is unheard of. The Ravens are averaging almost 230 rushing/game with Jackson at QB. That kind of ground game with an elite defense is a deadly combo. I just see no reason to not expect anything different than what we saw in Week 15 between these two teams. Bet the Ravens -2.5! 

20* SEAHAWKS/COWBOYS NFL SHARP TOP PLAY on Seahawks +2½ -109

My money is on the Seahawks to upset the Cowboys in Dallas on Wild Card weekend. While both of these teams really hit their stride in the second half of the season, I just trust what I'm seeing a lot more from Seattle. That high-powered rushing attack with Russell Wilson at quarterback is really tough to stop. It's a recipe for success on the road against a quality defense like Dallas. I also think the Seahawks can keep Zeke in check and really put the pressure on Dak to beat them. Bet Seattle +2.5! 

15* E WASHINGTON/N DAKOTA ST CFB SHARP PLAY on North Dakota State -14½ -110

20* WASHINGTON/OHIO STATE CFB SHARP TOP PLAY on Washington +7 -110

My money is on the Huskies to cash in an easy cover here as a 7-point dog against the Buckeyes. It's not that I don't think Ohio State isn't the more talented team, I just think bowl games are all about motivation. The Buckeyes got passed up by the playoff committee, despite going 12-1 and winning the Big Ten title. I think after watching how bad Notre Dame played against Clemson that Ohio State was more deserving. It's just not the same playing in a bowl of less magnitude and then you got the distraction with Urban Meyer stepping down. I think Washington and Chris Petersen really need this game and will be 100% locked in. Bet the Huskies +7! 

20* HYUNDAI SUN BOWL SHARP TOP PLAY on Pittsburgh +5½ -109

My money is on the Panthers to cash in a winning ticket as a near touchdown dog against the Cardinal. A lot of people want to write-off what Pitt has been able to accomplish this year. You can't blame them for taking advantage of a weak Coastal. Stanford plays in the Pac-12 for cyring out loud, which is easily the worst of the Power 5 conferences. Not to mention the Cardinal weren't anything close to what we have seen in previous years and I think they will be lucky to win this thing. Bet Pittsburgh +5.5! 

15* EAGLES/REDSKINS NFL SHARP PLAY on Eagles -6½ -110

My money is on the Eagles to cash in an easy win and cover here against the Redskins. Unfortunately for the defending champs they waited to long to start playing with a chip on their shoulder. I would want nothing to do with facing this team in the playoffs, but for that to happen the Bears have to upset the Vikings. Chicago has stated they are playing to win, despite needing the 49ers to upset the Rams for their game to matter, so there's some life for the Eagles. Either way, I think Philadelphia takes care of business against a injury-depleted Washington team. Bet the Eagles -6.5! 

25* NFC SOUTH GAME OF THE MONTH on Panthers +9 -114

My money is on the Panthers to cash in an easy cover here against the Saints. This line is absolutely ridiculous. The game means absolutely nothing to New Orleans, as they have the No. 1 seed in the bag. Several starters won't play and this isn't just a game Carolina can keep close, but win outright. I think this game means a lot to the Panthers, who come in having lost 7 straight. You don't want to take a losing streak like that into the offseason. Bet the Panthers +9! 

20* PEACH BOWL CFB SHARP TOP PLAY on Michigan -6½ -106

My money is on the Wolverines to cash in an easy win and cover here against the Gators. No one expecting Michigan to show up here after how they ended the season with that ugly loss to Ohio State, which kept them out of the Big Ten title and likely the college football playoff. I'm not buying that. I expect the Wolverines to come to play and that should be more than enough for them to beat a pretty average Florida team by at least a touchdown. Bet Michigan -6.5! 

20* ALAMO BOWL CFB SHARP TOP PLAY on Iowa State +3 -109

My money is on the Cyclones to cash in an easy win and cover here against the Cougars in the 2018 Alamo Bowl. Washington State was one of the best stories in the country this year, as a lot of people thought they wouldn't even make a bowl and they nearly won the Pac-12. The thing is they were a win over their rivals away from playing for a conference title and a spot in the Rose Bowl. I just question if they are really happy about playing this game and at the same time, I don't trust them the slightest. Mike Leach's Cougars have been a favorite in each of the last 4 bowls they have gone to and only walked out with 1 win. Iowa State is arguably the better team and really has all the edges you look for when handicapping a bowl game. Bet the Cyclones +3! 

20* INDEPENDENCE BOWL CFB SHARP TOP PLAY on Temple -3 -110

My money is on Temple to cash in an easy win and cover as a 3-point favorite against the Blue Devils in the 2018 Independence Bowl. The simple fact that the Owls are favored over a Power 5 opponent after their head coach left to take over at Georgia Tech really says it all. I just think people are really underestimating how much talent is on this Temple roster and I got major concerns for Duke's offense. The Blue Devils scored a mere 13 points in their final two games of the regular season and had 7 turnovers in their last 3 games. The Owls scored 40 or more in 3 of their last 4. Duke won't be able to keep up. Bet Temple -3! 

20* CHIEFS/SEAHAWKS NFL SHARP TOP PLAY  on Seahawks +2½ +100

My money is on the Seahawks to cash in a win at home against the Chiefs. I fully expect Seattle to win this game outright, but I'm taking the points just for some extra insurance. Kansas City's offense just hasn't had the same feel to it since they lost star running back Kareem Hunt and have had to make due without wideout Sammy Watkins. Seattle reminds me a lot of a Ravens team that went into Kansas City and should have beat the Chiefs a couple weeks back. As good as Mahomes is, and he's really good, KC simply doesn't have the defense or running game to win December and January football. Bet the Seahawks +2.5! 

15* JAGUARS/DOLPHINS NFL SHARP PLAY on Jaguars +4½ -110

My money is on the Jags to cash in as a road dog against the Dolphins in Week 16. I just don't trust the Miami the slightest. For as bad as everyone is saying Jacksonville is playing, they have just one loss by more than 6-points in their last 7 games and the lone exception was a road game on short rest for Thursday Night Football. There's still a ton of talent on that defensive side of the ball and Leonard Fournette is healthy and should be in line for a big day after watching Miami give up over 200 yards rushing last week to the Vikings. Bet Jacksonville +4.5! 

20* RAVENS/CHARGERS NFL SHARP TOP PLAY on Ravens +4½ -105

My money is on Baltimore to cash in a winning ticket here as a well priced dog. Sure the Chargers are coming off a big win against KC, but the Chiefs really dominated that game and should have won. Los Angeles doesn't have much of a home field edge playing at the StubHub Center. All the talk is about how Lamar Jackson won't be able to run against a good Chargers defense. It's a lot harder to stop a mobile quarterback than it is to just focus in on a running back. No other team runs their QB like Baltimore. It's the closest thing the league has seen to Michael Vick. I think the Ravens keep doing what they have been doing, while the Baltimore defense locks in on Rivers and that LA offense. Bet the Ravens +4.5! 

15* ARMED FORCES BOWL CFB SHARP PLAY on Army -4½ -106

My money is on the Black Knights to easily cover the spread here against the Cougars. Not only does Army have the motivational edge, I think they are the more talented team. All the talk is about how fast Houston plays and how much Army slows the game down. With Ed Oliver not playing and all the injuries that have piled up for the Cougars defensive line, I'm confident the Black Knights will be able to run the ball and control the clock. I think that's going to really frustrate this Houston offense, which keep in mind is without their best player in quarterback D'Eriq King. Bet Army -4.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Toledo -5½ -110

My money is on the Rockets to cash in an easy cover here against FIU in the Bahamas Bowl. It's been a great year for the Panthers, but they are going into this one shorthanded and simply won't be able to keep it close. Starting quarterback and 2018 C-USA Newcomer of the Year, James Morgan is not going to play. They also had running back Sawndarrius Phillips arrested and he too won't be available. Toledo comes in averaging 41.1 ppg and 448 yards/game. FIU isn't going to be able to keep pace offensively without Morgan. Bet the Rockets -5.5! 

15* GASPARILLA BOWL CFB SHARP PLAY on Marshall -3 -109

My money is on the Thundering Herd to cash in an easy win and cover here against the Bulls. All the talk about USF is they started out 7-0 and then lost 5 straight because the schedule got a lot tougher. They lost 5 straight because they aren't a very good team and played a bunch of cupcakes early on and won some games they shouldn't have. Marshall was a top player in C-USA and has the defense to slow down USF and the Bulls play no defense. Thundering Herd head coach Doc Holliday is also a perfect 5-0 in bowl games. Bet Marshall -3! 

20* DXL FRISCO BOWL CFB SHARP TOP PLAY on San Diego State +2½ +106

My money is on the Aztecs to cash in as a small dog against the Bobcats in the DXL Frisco Bowl. I just don't think the MAC is that good and Ohio is getting way too much love as a favorite here. I think San Diego State is the far superior team and will not only win this game outright, but win this thing in a blowout. Bet the Aztecs +2.5! 

20* BOCA RATON BOWL CFB SHARP TOP PLAY on Northern Illinois +3 -115

My money is on Northern Illinois to cash in an easy cover as an underdog against UAB. I just think the books have completely missed the mark here, as I think the Huskies are the better team. UAB is a great story, but I don't think C-USA is all that it's made out to be. The Huskies are better than people think, as they played an absolutely brutal non-conference schedule against the likes of Iowa, Utah, FSU and BYU. They started out 6-0 in MAC play and had the division title wrapped up before losing their final two conference games. They then upset a really good Buffalo team in the MAC title game. Bet Northern Illinois +3! 

20* SAINTS/PANTHERS NFL SHARP TOP PLAY on Saints -6 -102

My money is on the Saints to cash in a cover here on the road against the Panthers. Carolina comes in having lost 5 straight, but because they started out 6-2, they continue to get overvalued by the books. New Orleans had an ugly loss at Dallas and played a awful half last week against the Bucs, but they got the offense back on track in the 2nd half at Tampa Bay and I just think that offense will be too much for the Panthers to keep this game close. Carolina's defense gets a lot of love, but they aren't very good against the pass and are giving up 25.5 ppg. New Orleans' defense hasn't allowed more than 17 points in 5 straight games. Bet the Saints -6! 

20* EAGLES/RAMS SNF PLAY OF THE MONTH on Eagles +11 -115

My money is on the Eagles to cover the double-digit spread against the Rams. Philadelphia is in a familiar spot in December. The Eagles are being counted out after losing Carson Wentz to a serious injury. Does Nick Foles have another magical run in him? It's not out of the question. Either way, I think we see Philadelphia get back some of that nasty underdog mentality that carried them to a Super Bowl last year. Rams are in a tough spot these final 3 weeks. They got their division wrapped up and are going to end up with at worst the No. 2 seed. I don't see them matching the intensity of the Eagles, which will make it really hard for them to cover this massive spread. Bet the Eagles +11!

20* ALCORN ST/NC A&T CFB SHARP TOP PLAY on Alcorn State +8 -109

15* N DAKOTA ST/S DAKOTA ST CFB SHARP PLAY on South Dakota State +11½ -109

25* PATS/DOLPHINS AFC EAST PLAY OF THE MONTH on Dolphins +8 -105

My money is on the Dolphins to cash in a cover here as a big division home dog to the Patriots. Miami is a team the public wants nothing to do with and I think it's resulted in a ton of value with the line shaded heavily in favor of New England. Miami has covered 5 of their last 6 at home and are 7-2 ATS last 9 at home vs a team with a winning road record. Bet the Dolphins +8! 

15* SAINTS/BUCS NFL SHARP PLAY on Bucs +9 -110

My money is on Tampa Bay to cash in an easy cover here, as the Bucs are a near double-digit division home dog to New Orleans. Tampa already beat the Saints once this season, so it's not out of the question they could win here. Note that New Orleans was a 10-point home favorite in Week 1 against the Bucs, which means had they played on a neutral field the Saints would have been about a 6-point favorite and somewhere around a 3-point favorite if it had been in Tampa. As you can see, big overreaction here and the Bucs come into this playing arguably their best football of the season. Bet Tampa Bay +9! 

15* ARMY/NAVY CFB SHARP PLAY on Army -7 -110

My money is on the Black Knights to make it 3 straight against rival Navy and cover the 7-point spread in the process. I think a lot of people just assume this will be close, but I think there's a pretty big gap in talent this time around. The biggest thing for me is how poorly Navy played earlier in the year against Air Force, losing 35-7. Army's only two losses this season are true road games against Duke and Oklahoma and they took the Sooners to overtime in Norman. Bet Army -7! 

15* VIKINGS/PATRIOTS NFL SHARP PLAY on Vikings +5½ -115

My money is on the Vikings to cash in as a 5.5-point dog at New England. This just doesn't look like the Patriots teams we have seen in the past going into the final month of the regular season. The offense is hit or miss and dealing with a lot of injuries and the defense is far from elite. I just think the Vikings are better than people think and really matchup well with New England. To have success against Brady and the Pats offense, you got to be able to put pressure on him and the Vikings can definitely do that. You also need an offense that can finish drives and there's definitely talent on that side of the ball for Minnesota. I just see a one possession game here in the 4th quarter and a good chance the Vikings win this one outright. Bet Minnesota +5.5! 

20* CHIEFS/RAIDERS NFL SHARP TOP PLAY on Raiders +15½ -115

My money is on the Raiders to cash in a cover here as a massive home dog against division rival Kansas City. The perception here is that Oakland has no chance of even keeping this game close, let along winning the game. I think that's definitely a stretch for the Raiders to pull off the upset, but I think they will keep it closer than expected. Chiefs figure to be a bit out of sync offensively with the loss of Hunt, which is also an added off the field distraction. More than anything, this Kansas City defense is going to give up yards and are not nearly as good on the road as they are at home. Bet the Raiders +15.5! 

20* BOISE ST/FRESNO ST CFB SHARP TOP PLAY on Fresno State +2½ -110

20* SAINTS/COWBOYS NFL SHARP TOP PLAY on Cowboys +7½ -110

My money is on the Cowboys to cover as a huge 7.5-point home dog to the Saints. Sure New Orleans comes in having won 10 straight and covered 8 in a row, but if you don't think the books have inflated this line given those runs, you haven't been betting very long. New Orleans is a good team and has played well of late, but Dallas is no pushover. Cowboys are playing extremely well since adding Cooper and with the way they can run the ball and how well they play defense, I think they have as good a shot as anyone to slow down Brees and this high-powered Saints offense. Bet the Cowboys +7.5! 

20* PATS/JETS AFC EAST GAME OF THE MONTH on Jets +10 -115

My money is on the Jets to cash in a cover here as a double-digit dog against division rival New England. This is just too good a price to pass up on New York at home. Despite all the roster turnover that's taken place, the Jets always seem to find a way to play the Patriots close at home. They haven't lost by more than a touchdown the last 5 times they hosted New England and won two of those outright. With all the injures the Patriots are dealing with and this team not being nearly as efficient on the road, it will be really hard for NE to pull away here. Bet the Jets +10! 

15* STANFORD/UCLA CFB SHARP PLAY on UCLA +7 -105

My money is on the Bruins to cash in an easy cover here as a touchdown dog at home against the Cardinal. While UCLA comes into this game sitting at just 3-8, they have continued to show signs of improvement as the season progresses and are fresh off a 34-27 win at home against USC. There's got to be a ton of excitement going into year two under Chip Kelly and I expect the Bruins to play their hearts out here in the finale home game of 2018. I just don't see a ton of motivation here for the Cardinal and this is not your typical Stanford team in terms of talent. I just think this is too big a price for the Cardinal to be laying away from home. Bet UCLA +7! 

20* IN-STATE RIVALRY CFB PLAY OF THE MONTH on NC State -7½ +106

My money is on the Wolfpack to add to what's been a miserable 2018 season for the Tar Heels. North Carolina is just 2-8 and one of those two wins came against a FCS foe in Western Carolina. NC State has had their ups and downs this year, but they are fresh off a 52-10 win at Louisville as a mere 16-point favorite and I see no reason not to expect them to win here by at least double-digits. Bet NC State -7.5! 

20* WASHINGTON ST/WASHINGTON CFB SHARP TOP PLAY on Washington +3 -109

My money is on Washington to cash in an easy cover here against their in-state rivals. As tempting as it might be to think this will be the year that the Cougars break through against the Huskies, I'm betting we will see more of the same. In the last 5 meetings (starting with the most recent) Washington has won 41-14, 45-17, 45-10, 31-13 and 27-17. Pretty amazing that not once has Washington State scored at least 20 points. This Huskies defense is one of the best in the country and I just don't think Minshew and that Cougars offense will be able to score enough to win this game. Bet Washington +3! 

20* FALCONS/SAINTS NFL SHARP TOP PLAY on Falcons +13 -115

My money is on the Falcons to cash in as a big underdog against the Saints on Thanksgiving night. I just don't get this line at all. Atlanta was a 1.5-point home favorite agains New Orleans earlier this season and it was the Saints who needed to score late to force OT. I just think New Orleans is getting way too much respect for blowing out an Eagles team that simply hasn't been very good this year. Atlanta has shown they can hang with the Saints and there's just no way I'm passing up on this many points. Bet the Falcons +13!