20* SHARP PLAY on Packers -3 -115

The Packers (-3) are an easy play for me. I just think what happened to Aaron Rodgers and the Packers last week in that ugly loss to the Bucs was an outlier for Green Bay. It couldn't have looked better to start, but they lost momentum and could never get it back. Rodgers had as bad a game as I can remember him having. Great players have a tendency to come back from a bad game with a great game. Texans have been playing better since they fired O'Brien, but they are off an all-time gut wrencher in last week's OT loss to the Titans. Play the Packers -3!

15* SHARP PLAY on Memphis -13 -110

Memphis (-13) is worth a look laying less than two touchdowns at home against the Owls. Most are going to see this as a letdown spot for the Tigers, as they are fresh off that crazy 50-49 win over ranked UCF. I don't think that will be the case at all. As for Temple, they have not looked good against a couple of bad teams in Navy and USF. They lost outright as a favorite against the Midshipmen and only beat USF 39-37 (had no business winning) as a 13.5-point favorite. Play Memphis -13! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Bills +5 -105

We are going to take the points with the Bills (+5) in their big Monday Night Football matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. No surprise we have seen the line move in favor of KC. While both teams lost last week, the betting public will have a hard time seeing the Chiefs lose two straight. That's why they keep backing them at a bad price. The value here is with the Bills catching over both the key numbers of 3 and 4. Would not be surprised at all if Buffalo won this game. Play the Bills +5! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Rams -3 -105

The Rams (-3) are worth a look at San Francisco on Sunday Night Football. I lot of people look at this line as the books baiting you to take LA, but I think it's more of the 49ers still being overvalued from their Super Bowl run a year ago. This is the same team that just lost 43-17 at home to the Dolphins last week. I get they will have Jimmy G back, but he's not going to help the defense. Sean McVay and that Rams offensive attack should have a field day in this one. Play the Rams -3! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Patriots -8½ -110

The Patriots (-8.5) are worth a look at home against the Broncos in Week 6. Both teams haven't played since Week 4 because of COVID. The extra time to prepare will be beneficial to both teams, but more so to Bill Belichick and his staff. Few, if any, are better are preparing for an opponent. Patriots are also expected to get back starting QB Cam Newton, who was playing at a very high level before missing the Chiefs game with the virus. I expect him to have a big game here against a depleted Broncos defense. Play New England -8.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Memphis +3½ -112

Memphis (+3.5) is worth a look as a home dog against the Knights. The Knights just lost 26-34 at home to Tulsa last week and I see them losing again here on the road against the Tigers. No question Memphis had this game circled. It's the first time they get a shot at UCF since they lost two twice in the 2018 season. Once in the regular season and again in the AAC title game. Love the spot here and the points with the Tigers. Play Memphis +3.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Titans +3½ -110

The Titans (+3.5) are worth a look as a home dog against the Bills. No one is giving Tennessee much of a shot in this game, even though the line suggests the books see this as a pretty even matchup. Titans will be down some key players, but they still got Henry and Tannehill. That's more than enough to move the ball. Buffalo is no longer a defensive juggernaut like they have been in years past. Play the Titans +3.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Saints -7 -110

I will lay the points with the Saints (-7) at home against the Chargers on Monday Night Football. It's been an up and down start to 2020 for New Orleans. A lot of people might look to take the 7 with LA, especially with how well rookie Justin Herbert has been playing. Also, no Michael Thomas for the Saints. I just don't see the Chargers keeping this close. 

We saw New Orleans get that offense back on track in their last game against the Lions. With the way Drew Brees and this offense like to show out in prime time home games, I expect NO to put up a big number. Herbert is good, but he's mistake prone. Chargers are also greatly handicapped by their head coach. Play the Saints -7! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Liberty -18½ -110

The Flames (-18.5) are worth a look in Saturday's college football action. Flames come in at 2-0, which includes an outright win as a 15.5-point dog against WKU. ULM has been awful. Warhawks are 0-4 and 1-3 ATS. Their defense has been awful, as they are allowing 35.3 ppg and 436 ypg. They got no shot here at keeping this Flames offense in check. Play Liberty -18.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Bears +5 -110

The Bears (+5) are worth a look here as a home dog on Thursday Night Football against Tom Brady and the Bucs. No question that Tampa Bay is the public side in this one. I think we are getting a ton of value here with Chicago. Brady and that Bucs offense is hurting right now. They got several key guys out and others that are playing at less than 100%. Nick Foles wasn't great in his first start, but should bounce back with a strong showing in this one. Play Chicago +5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Houston -6½ -110

The Cougars (-6.5) are worth a look in Thursday's College Football action against Tulane. Houston has been itching to get their 2020 season started, as they have had 5 different games get canceled. I'm really excited what year two could bring for the Cougars under head coach Dana Holgorsen. I think the fact that Houston hasn't played is giving us some value here. Tulane is 2-1, but those two wins are against Southern Miss and South Alabama. The other was a bad loss to a horrible Navy team. Play Houston -6.5! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Colts -2½ -110

The Colts (-2.5) are worth a look as a small road favorite against the Bears. Everyone's perception of Chicago has changed dramatically after they finally benched Trubisky in favor of Nick Foles. I think it will entice a lot of people to take the points with the Bears at home. I just don't see Chicago winning this game. Colts are a sneaky good team and really have a good defense. Play the Colts -2.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Panthers +3½ -115

The Panthers (+3.5) are worth a look catching over a field goal at home against the Cardinals. Most have just written off Carolina after they lost star running back Christian McCaffrey. It's a big loss, but this team is out to prove there's more to offer than just him. Teddy Bridgewater has looked good with this team and he should be able to have some success against this Arizona defense. Arizona is not all they are made out to be and we saw some of that last week in their home loss to the Lions. Play the Panthers +3.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on BYU -24 -105

No. 22 BYU (-24) is worth a look in Friday's only college football play on the board. The Cougars have looked sensational to start the season. They absolutely destroyed Navy 55-3 in their opener. They then trounced Troy 48-7. Add it up and BYU has outscored their first two opponents 103 to 10. Louisiana Tech is also 2-0, but one of those wins is against Houston Baptist and the other a 31-30 win at Southern Miss. Note that Southern Miss is 0-3 and in their other two games lost by 10 at home to South Alabama and by 42 to North Texas (66-24). Play BYU -24! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Jets +1 -115

The Jets (+1) are worth a look at basically a pick'em at home against the Broncos. Most will find an excuse to not watch this game between two bad teams that have been ravaged by injuries. I on the other hand see value with New York. Jets have a big edge playing at home on short rest and while Darnold is far from a franchise QB, he's better than what Denver is sending out in Rypien. Play the Jets +1! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Patriots -5½ -110

I'll take my chances here with the Patriots (-5.5) at home against the Raiders. This is a good time to fade Oakland. Raiders have started out 2-0, but this is not a playoff team. Not uncommon for a bad team to pull off a big upset in prime time like Oakland did last week beating the Saints on MNF. Now the Raiders are on short rest and have to travel across the country for an early start time. Cam Newton and the Pats will be too much. Play New England -5.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Missouri +28 -104

I'll take my chances with Missouri (+28) as a massive dog against Alabama in the opener for both teams. I know the Crimson Tide have been great in season openers, but none of those were against a conference opponent. Mac Jones was great in place of Tua last year, but a lot of that had to do with the talent at wide receiver. Sure the Tide are still loaded at the position, but they are not as strong losing both Henry Ruggs and Jerry Jeudy. Both of which were selected in the 1st round of the NFL draft. It won't be pretty, but the Tigers find a way to keep it within 4 touchdowns. Play Missouri +28! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Middle Tennessee State +7 -110

The Blue Raiders (+7) are worth a look here against the Roadrunners in Friday's college football action. No one wants anything to do with Middle Tennessee after watching them get annihilated 42-0 by Army in their opener and then lose 47-14 at home against Troy this past Saturday. The books know this and I think we are getting a good price on the Blue Raiders because of it. UTSA barely beat a Texas State team that's picked to finish in the bottom of the Sun Belt and only beat FCS opponent Stephen F Austin by a score of 24-10. Play Middle Tennessee +7! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Jaguars -3 +105

The Jaguars (-3) are worth a look as a slim field goal favorite at home against the Dolphins on Thursday Night Football. Everyone was expected Jacksonville to be the worst team in the NFL. So far that hasn't been the case. Jags upset the Colts in Week 1 and almost upset the Titans in Week 2. Dolphins are not a good team and I think the worse a team is the harder it is for them to play well on the road in these Thursday games with just 3 days off. Minshew Mania will be in full force tonight. Play the Jaguars -3! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Jaguars +7½ -105

The Jaguars (+7.5) are worth a look as a big home dog against the Titans. Jacksonville pulled off the upset of Week 1 with a 27-20 victory over the Colts as a 7-point dog. No one was giving the Jaguars any shot in that game. The perception everyone had with this team is they were tanking for Trevor Lawrence. 

Clearly the players and coaches aren't trying to tank with the effort they gave in Week 1. I like Minshew. He's a legit NFL quarterback. Not having Fournette isn't the end of the world. Tennessee wasn't very sharp in their Week 1 game at Denver and now are on a short. Play the Jaguars +7.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Jets +7 -105

The Jets (+7) are worth a look as a touchdown dog at home to the 49ers. I wasn't impressed at all with what I saw in San Francisco week 1. It's hard to explain and every year people think this is the team that will be the exception, but the Super Bowl loser really has struggled to perform close to expectations the following season. 

49ers lost some key pieces and are really decimated with injuries right now. They won't have George Kittle and he's who the offense really runs through. I get the Jets are a bad team, but this not as big a mismatch as you might think. Play the Jets +7! 

20* SHARP PLAY on Bears +2½ -103

Chicago (+2.5) is worth a look here as a small road dog against the Lions. I think there's such a negative perception with the Bears because of Trubisky at quarterback that it has them showing big time value in Week 1. The Lions are just not a good team and the time is running out on head coach Matt Patricia. They got Matthew Stafford, but he's going to be without his go to guy in Kenny Golladay. They also have several other guys on the injury report. Bears defense is still rock solid and I think the offense will be much better in 2020. Play Chicago +2.5! 

15* SHARP PLAY on Seahawks -2½ -105

The Seahawks (-2.5) are worth a look against the Falcons. I really like Seattle to win this game. Russell Wilson is every bit as good as any other QB in this league and he should have himself quite the 1-2 punch with Lockett and Metcalf. Seattle's defense also got a massive upgrade in safety Jamal Adams. We all know how important the safety position is in that defense from the days they had both Chancellor and Thomas. Atlanta is all flash with their passing game. They don't have a very balanced attack and there's plenty of concerns with that defense. Play the Seahawks -2.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on UAB +14½ -110

UAB (+14.5) is worth a look as more than a two touchdown dog against Miami. I know the Hurricanes added in a nice talent at QB in King, but this isn't exactly a great year for transfers with the lack of spring practice and offseason workouts. UAB isn't flashy, but they just keep covering under head coach Bill Clark. They were 8-5-1 ATS last year and are 26-13-2 over the last 3 years. I like them to give Miami a scare. Play the Blazers +14.5! 

20* SHARP PLAY on South Alabama +15 -110

The Jaguars (+15) are worth a look here. I think we are getting a good price on South Alabama coming off a 2-10 campaign in 2019. Jaguars are now in year 3 under head coach Steve Campbell. USA has 15 returning starters are really excited about sophomore quarterback Desmond Trotter. He took over the offense the final 4 games and them scoring over 10 points more per game! Southern Miss has a number of key guys sitting out and are running new schemes on both sides of the ball. Play South Alabama +15! 

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!