5*Sacramento Kings +7

The Kings will be a tough matchup for the Mavs on this night. Sacramento is eager to end its 20-game road losing streak at Dallas. The Kings last win in Dallas was back in 2003, when DeMarcus Cousins was just 11 years old. Both teams have very similar stats on offense and defense. The Kings have a quality win at LA Clippers (as 9.5-point dogs) and they come into this game 10-2 ATS after a SU loss. This should be a very tight game so take the points.

5*Detroit Lions -2.5

This will be the first dome game for the Dolphins in over 1 year after winning three straight games. They are just 1-3 SU over the last three seasons in a Dome. Detroit is allowing 74 yards against the run while the Dolphins are allowing 104 yards. Both defenses are very good, but I like the fact that Calvin Johnson is returning for the Lions. Detroit has the advantage in red-zone scoring, ranking No. 17 (57.1%) while Dolphins are ranked No. 26 (48.7%). Take the home team with two Weeks to prepare. 

5*NY Jets +6

The Steelers are coming off a very physical game against the Ravens and will now play its first road game in almost a month. The Steelers check in at 1-4 ATS after playing the Ravens, without rest over the last two seasons plus. The Jets have quietly won the stats in their last three games with nothing to show for it. Two key players (Polamalu & Shazier) are OUT and that will weaken the Steelers' defense. Look for Jets press coverage to make the difference. They held Tom Brady to 261 yards in New England. Take the home team in what should be a very close game.

4*Kansas State +5.5

10*UTEP +8

UTEP is one win away from becoming bowl-eligible for the first time in four years. They enter this contest allowing 391 yards per game compared to 544 for the host. UTEP defends the pass really well (208 yards per game) and that's what Western Kentucky likes to do. The Hilltoppers are 3-5 SU and pretty much thinking of next season. We note they have lost the stats in four straight games. Both teams played Old Dominion at home recently and both teams won and covered. UTEP outgained OD by 129 yards while WK lost the stats by 42 yards. UTEP has played all of their games on field turf so far this season. They are 6-2 ATS and will be playing on the same service in this game. The host is just 3-7 ATS as favorites of 3.5 to 10 points of late. The odds-makers have a high total (71) and I will gladly take the generous 8 points.

4*Notre Dame +2.5

5*New Orleans -3

The Pelicans will be a tough matchup for the Hornets after allowing all five starters reach double digits in scoring during last night's ugly loss. New Orleans shot 33% last night and should bounce back at home against a team that struggles against the West. New Orleans shot 16% (4-24) from 3-point land and I look for a much better effort at home.

5*New England +3.5

New England has the game circled after getting eliminated from the playoffs by Denver last season. Peyton Manning's arm is not as strong and could struggle with timing in windy conditions. The Patriots defense is No. 1 against the pass. The official forecast calls for windy weather, 21-24 MPH with gusts as high as 40 MPH. Highs in the low 40's with a 30% chance of rain. The weather conditions favor the home team as the Patriots know what to expect. New England is 20-3 SU at home over the last three seasons.

4*NY Jets +10.5

4*Jacksonville Jaguars +10.5

4*Arizona U +7

4*NC State +3.5

4*Duke +3.5

4*Miami Heat -3.5

5*New Orleans Saints -1

This is the Super Bowl for the host Saints and they play "lights out" at home. The Packers only loss was in a dome against the Lions. In fact, the Packers are just 3-4 SU in Dome games over the last three seasons. The Saints are 14-4 SU at home over the last three seasons. Green Bay has allowed more yards than gained this season. Look for a big bounce back win from the Saints. 

5*Philadelphia Eagles +3

Chip Kelly is excellent with extra time to prepare and the Eagles offensive line is getting healthier. Arizona relies on takeaways (11) to win games. That is tough to maintain and I believe the Eagles are the better team. Philadelphia is 12-3 SU since the second half of last season.

5*Georgia Tech +3

5*Oregon State +13.5

5*NY Giants +7

Dallas is coming off a physical game and the odds-makers are just begging you to take Dallas. Looks like a trap to me. The Giants are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games following a SU loss. The Underdog is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings. The Cowboys are 13-6 SU and 6-13 ATS as home favorites over the last three seasons. The Giants are 7-3 ATS in October over the last three seasons. The Underdog is now 22-5 ATS in the last 27 Cowboy games. Lets ride it to the bank!

5*Kansas City Chiefs +4.5

Andy Reid's teams have been very good after the BYE Week going 13-5 ATS. The Chiefs come into this game knowing the Chargers have swept the season series in two straight seasons. The Chargers have a big game on deck against the Broncos. Lets fade the public and take the road team in this upset maker.

5*Kansas State +7.5

5*Baltimore Ravens -3

The Ravens do a good job of playing much better after a not so good performance. They committed three turnovers in last week's loss against the Colts. The host was outgained by 197 yards in losing to the Saints last Week, and has been outstatted in 10 straight games dating back to last season. NFL Teams that play the Saints are covering just 37% of the time in their very next game, since Sean Payton has been there.

4*Miami Dolphins +3.5

4*Iowa -3

5*Missouri +3

I will take the home team with two weeks to prepare against a team that will be missing its best offensive player. The Bye Week allowed the Tigers' key players to get healthy, while the Georgia will be without Todd Gurley. Missouri has a solid front 7 and should be able to get the win at home.

5*St. Louis Rams +7

5*Houston Texans +7

5*Wash State -3

5*Miss State -2

4*San Francisco 49ers -4

5*Baltimore Ravens -3

The home team is 13-6-1 ATS in Baltimore games. I am not sold on Carolina this year as a playoff team. The Ravens are a team on a mission after last year's flop, and they are 5-1 SU against the NFC South of late. Baltimore is even more physical than Pittsburgh, who Carolina had trouble with. I'll take the Ravens at home at minus -3 points or less.

4*Green Bay Packers -1.5

4*Duke +7

4*Air Force +13

5*Washington U +7.5

I think rest can be a detriment this early in the season and it has been for Stanford. Stanford is just 2-3 SU and 1-4 ATS when playing with a week of rest before October 1st. This is big revenge game for the home team. Last year, the Huskies lost 31-28 despite outgaining Stanford 489-282. The Cardinals' young offensive line will be tested on the road against a solid front seven. Take the home dog in this one! 

4*Indiana U -4

4*NY Giants +1

5*Washington +7

The Eagles became just the fourth team in the past 30 years to win consecutive games in which they trailed by more than 14 points in the second half. I think that will catch up with the Eagles in this game The Eagles have a cluster of problems on the offensive line. The road team is 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 meetings. All the wise guys know this system and it's worth repeating. NFC teams playing in the division after winning on Monday Night Football, are just 9-22 ATS in their next game when the line is more than 3.5 points. Take the road dog in this upset maker!

4*Baltimore Ravens -1

4*Ball State +14

5*North Carolina +3

10*Iowa +7

Iowa has a physical defense against the run and they are very pumped up for this game. They were upset by their bitter rival and this game can't come soon enough. Iowa is 7-1 ATS last eight after playing Iowa State, including 2-0 ATS after a loss. The Panthers are undefeated but this team is minus three in turnover differential. I am not sold on them as they have played Delaware, BC, and FIU. Kirk Ferentz is 12-4-1 ATS in his career in games off a straight up favorite loss. Lets play the extremely motivated underdog here. This should be a very close game. I'm taking the points!

5*San Diego Chargers +6

5*Dallas Cowboys +3.5

5*Jacksonville Jags +6

5*Western Kentucky +2

5*Georgia State +12

5*Louisville -6.5

10*Tampa Bay Buccaneers -1

The Carolina Panthers swept Tampa Bay last season.. In fact, these two teams have swept the other in every season since 2009. If I would do an offensive line ranking the Panthers would be last. Tampa would be around 12. Love Smith is an expert defensive coach and will know how to scheme against a very inexperienced offensive line. First home game with new team. New coach's really want to win at home especially in the division. It's a point of emphases. Tampa Bay has tall receivers going up against small DB's. Carolina's defense is not as good as most people believe. Cam is not 100%. I like Tampa bay quite a bit!

5*Dallas Cowboys +5

There are not many games you will want to back the Cowboys this season. This may be the only one. Both squads have extra time to prepare, and teams have no clue what the Cowboys will do on defense with Rod Marinelli now running the stop unit. No game film to look at yet. Too many points to give an offense that can definitely score in bunches. The defense has a chance to be better than most experts think.

4*Miami Dolphins +5.5

5*Ohio U +13.5

5*Western Kentucky +5

5*Wisconsin +5.5

Wisconsin features a proven backfield with Melvin Gordon, who led the nation with 7.8 yards per carry last season. They have a very good offensive line and should be able to keep this one close. LSU lost a ton of very productive players and will rely on freshman RB Terrence Magee. The Badgers have a really good pass rush and should be able to put a lot of pressure on Anthony Jennings. Wisky is 4-1 ATS as underdogs against SEC foes. Take the neutral site dog!

5*Denver Broncos -1

The Broncos are +208 in yard differential while the Cowboys are -294 this preseason. Brock Osweiler is expected to play into the 3rd quarter and has a lot of motivation. He started and lost the final preseason game last year. Brock can make all the throws and I believe the Broncos backups are better than the Cowboys reserves. 

5*Tennessee +4

10*NY Jets -105

When these two bitter rivals meet in Week 3 of the Preseason it's been all NY Jets. The Jets are 6-0 SU and 5-0-1 ATS in the last six head-to-head matchups when meeting in Week three. The Giants played in the Hall of Fame game and are nursing some key injuries. Tom Couglin seems to put very little effort in Giants dress rehearsal games going 0-4 SU and 0-4 ATS the past four years. The Jets defensive line is really good while the Giants offensive line has struggled, despite being undefeated so far. Expect Rex Ryan and company to dial up some blitz-packages that the Giants have not seen so far this August. Take the Jets! 

5*Carolina Panthers +5.5

Bill Belichick doesn't want his Week 1 Regular season foe (Miami Dolphins) to get any film to look at. He really has very little interest at game-planning his dress rehearsal game. The Patriots are 0-6 ATS the last six seasons. Last Preseason, the Patriots lost 40-9 as 1 point road underdogs at the Lions. Two years ago, they lost 30-28 to Tampa Bay as 7-point home chalk. This should be a close game so take the points! 

5*Tennessee Titans -1

Mike McCarthy and the Packers have lost their opening preseason game the past four years. He doesn't care about this first game at all. Combined with the fact that new head coach Ken Whisenhunt will want to win in front of the home fans. He's a guru at improving quarterbacks so look for the entire Titans QB roster to be much improved this season. Take the home team!

5*Denver Broncos +2.5

This game means more to Denver after that non-effort in the Super Bowl. Most of the Seahawks reserves have never played at Mile-high stadium. The Broncos really like Brock Osweiler and he should be able to move the ball against Seattle's backups. He is listed at 6' 8 and 240 pounds. The Seahawks backup receivers are very green. Take the home team!

5*Buffalo Bills -1

The Hall of Fame game should be special for the Buffalo Bills this season. Jim Kelly will toss the coin after his battle with an illness. Andre Reed gets in after a very long wait and I believe the motivation level for Buffalo will be very high. The Bills have a solid QB rotation with E.J. Manuel, Thad Lewis, Jeff Tuel, and Dennis Dixon. Lewis and Tuel have tons of NFL game experience. The Giants counter with Eli Manning, Curtis Painter, and rookie Ryan Nassib. I like the Bills overall team depth much better than the Giants right now. Take Buffalo!

5*Indiana Pacers +2.5

5*Indiana Pacers +3.5

The Miami Heat will bring out the best of the Pacers. Miami knocked them out last season and you can be sure the Pacers will be focused here at home. The home team has won 8 straight in this head-to-head series. This will be a long series and I like the Pacers at home in game one.

4*LA Clippers -4.5

5*Houston Rockets +4

5*Washington Wizards +4.5

The Wizards are 5-2 vs. Chicago since 1/13/2014 and one of the defeats was by just 3 points. Washington has too much size and speed for this current Bulls roster to matchup with. Take the road team in this upset maker!

5*Washington Wizards -1.5

5*Dallas Mavs +9.5