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NATIONALS -1.5

Scherzer has executed 21 strikeouts in 12.7 innings this year. Porcello has struggled this year, and is not the same. Take the Nationals minus the run line.

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SPURS +3.5

The Nuggets are still missing Barton, Harris, and possible Murray. The Spurs have a great front five, but the bookmakers have this line wrong. The Spurs have struggled on defense, so the Bookmakers are not really looking between the lines. Take the Spurs plus the points.

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CUBS -1.5

The Royals are 12-28 in interleague games. The Royals pitching roster is a mess, and a majority of all the main pitchers are out do to injury. Take the Cubs minus the run line.

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HEAT

The Nuggets will be short 2 superstars in this matchup. The Heat have been a solid 8-2 ATS when playing on Saturday. The Heat for the upset here.

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MAVS +3

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LIGHTNING -1.5

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PISTONS +8

The Bookmakers have this total wrong! I have this game coming down to the wire. I like Pistons to pull the upset 106-104. I will take the points here for the value play.

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SHARKS +1.5

The Sharks are 1-4 against the Islanders, but the Islanders are 1-4 against conference opponents. This is a good value for the Sharks since they are 4-1 in these situations.

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BLUES +1.5

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SHARKS +1.5

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JETS 1.5

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DEVILS +1.5

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CANUCKS +1.5

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JETS +1.5

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FLYERS +1.5

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NUGGETS -1

Denver is dealing with some injuries but they have a few factors working in their favor here. The Nuggets had Wednesday off, so they have the rest advantage. Utah is playing their third game in four nights and their second game of a back to back here. Playing in the Mile-High City is a big enough challenge normally, much less when you’re the visiting team coming in with fatigue leaning on you. The Nuggets tend to have success as the home team against a team playing the second game of a back to back as the crowd and the altitude play a factor. Utah is rolling but Denver gets the edge thanks to the rest advantage and the altitude.

Nuggets by 4 points or more

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CHICAGO ST +17.5

The Bookmakers are giving to many points to Grand Canyon. I have Grand Canyon winning 73-68. Take the points here for the value play.

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RICHMOND +5

This game will be decided within 2 points. Richmond is the better team here. Richmond is 5-1 ATS when playing Davidson. Richmond averages 75 ppg while Davidson averages 70. Take Richmond for the value play here.

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LSU -5

Clemson didn't play well in the 1st half of the game against Ohio St. LSU gave Oklahoma a beating of the lifetime. LSU will put up points off the get go, and they will keep on going wearing down the defenses with their high octane offense. LSU wins 45-30. 

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CHIEFS -10

The Texans are pretty beat up on the receiver side. Stills is still playing but he is not at 100%. The Texans defense is not good, but they can put up some points The Chiefs have and explosive offense, and this game will be decided by 2 touch downs or more. Lay the chalk here.

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JETS +1.5

The Bruins have been on a slump and have been dealing with injuries. This game will be close, and the Jets are 4-2 on the road against the Bruins. This game will be decided by 1 goal.

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SEAHAWKS +1

This has been a year of crazy back-and-forth games that the Seahawks usually find a way to win in the end. So why stop now? The Eagles are better positioned now than they were for Seattle’s win on Nov. 24, so expect a few more points this time. But also expect another game where Russell Wilson makes a key play or two in the final moments to pull it out.

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Chicago St +14

The Bookmakers have this total off. This game will be close and I have Seattle winning 73-68. Take Chicago St plus the points.

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SEAHAWKS +3

There is some good news for Seattle on the injury front. Linebacker Mychael Kendricks just returned after missing a month. Cornerback Shaquill Griffin might be back after missing two games with a hamstring injury. Head coach Pete Carroll believes there’s a good chance Jadeveon Clowney will return in Sunday’s pivotal contest.

Clowney might have been the best player on the field when Seattle defeated San Francisco. The defensive end recorded five tackles, a sack and a forced fumble as the Seahawks put Jimmy Garoppolo under constant pressure. 

Garoppolo was sacked five times in that loss, completing just north of 50% of his attempts for a 66.2 passer rating. The Rams sacked the 49ers quarterback six times in Week 16.

Wilson tends to rise to the occasion in these kinds of games. Considering how vulnerable San Francisco’s defense has looked so vulnerable in recent weeks, it’s hard to bet against Seattle at home in a de facto division championship game.

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RAVENS +2.5

The Ravens wrapped up the No. 1 seed in the postseason and have nothing at stake in this game except trying to emerge fully healthy. Pittsburgh and Tennessee are tied for the AFC's No. 2 wild-card spot with 8-7 records. The Titans play in Houston and own the tie-breaker over Pittsburgh. Ravens coach John Harbaugh said the goal is to win the game (see above video) even without several key starters.  Baltimore will end the injury-plagued Steelers' playoff hopes. Justin Tucker could have a busy day. 

Ravens by 4 or more.

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BILLS MONEY LINE

Quarterback Josh Allen was having success throwing the deep ball, but the Bills’ offense was not consistent in that aspect, which partly spelled their doom in that game. Allen went 13 for 26 for 208 passing yards and a touchdown. That includes a lone pass to wide receiver John Brown, who took the ball for a 53-yard touchdown. Brown has had some downs in recent games, but the Bills shouldn’t stop throwing at him, especially in the rematch with the Jets. In the Bills win over Buffalo, Brown went off for 123 receiving yards and a touchdown on seven carries and 10 targets. Running back Devin Singletary also had a good performance then, rushing for 70 yards on just four carries.

The Bills are 4-2 against the spread (ATS) in their last six games.

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WARRIORS +11

The Bookmakers have this total so wrong. This game is going to be close, and I have the Rockets winning 117-115. Take the points here.

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RAPTORS +3.5

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FALCONS -7

The Falcons are obviously determined to go out with their heads held high.

Their impressive win over the 49ers was further proof of how terribly they have underachieved this season. An argument could easily be made they would have been a playoff team this year with the right coaching and leadership. They’ll look to give life to that previous statement by making an example out of a Jaguars team lacking in the coverage department to stop both Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley at receiver.

Freeman will have a serviceable performance that will lead to Ryan opening up the offense with the play-action passing attack. Ryan is one of the best in the game in selling a handoff and stretching the field. So the Falcons will look to get the ground game going early in an effort to pull defenders down to the line.

The Jaguars were riding a five-game losing streak before they knocked off the slumping Raiders. It’ll be back to losing when they step onto the field against a Falcons team that is far better than their record indicates. I’m laying the points and taking the Falcons on Sunday.

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BOISE ST +3.5

The Broncos are 4-0 all-time in the Las Vegas Bowl, picking up wins in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2017. Boise State won its second Mountain West title in three years this season. Freshman quarterback Hank Bachmeier was the team’s starting quarterback earlier in the season, but he has been out with an undisclosed injury since Nov. 2. He was warming up on the sidelines in the title game against Hawaii, but did not enter the game.

Boise St wins 28-24.

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GEORGIA SOUTHERN -4.5

Liberty has a clear advantage when it comes to passing attacks and will definitely need to capitalize on that as GSU may try and eat up as much as clock as possible by staying grounded. Turnovers also could play a key role, an area that the Eagles (+7) enjoy a slight advantage over the Flames (+3).

In the end, the team that's able to flex its offensive muscles and makes fewer mistakes is probably going to win, and perhaps by a comfortable margin.

GEORGIA SOUTHERN 31-20

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WIZARDS +1.5

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PACERS +4.5

The LA Lakers are 5-10 SU in their last 15 games against Indiana, and  0-6 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Indiana.

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HORNETS +5

The Hornets are 5-1 SU against the Kings. The 5 points at home is generous. Take the Hornets here.

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WARRIORS +12.5

This game is going to be a shootout. I have the Jazz winning within 4 points.

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LSU -6.5

I keep going back to the LSU defense we saw against Texas A&M and I feel like that is a sign of what’s to come and not a one-time thing. Dave Aranda’s unit is built to defend the type of rushing attack Georgia features and the biggest key will be keeping them in unfavorable down and distances where Jake Fromm is forced to make a play with his arm. I have confidence Fromm can make those plays but can his supporting cast uphold their end of the bargain and put up enough points to counter LSU’s high-powered offense? I see this one playing out kind of like the Auburn game. However, this time around, it’s LSU with a fourth-quarter score that doesn’t fully illustrate how the game went…LSU 31, Georgia 17

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HOWARD +8

Howard is averaging 68 points at home, while St. Mary's is averaging 57 points on the road. This game will be close since St. Marys is averaging 38% in shooting on the road. Take Howard and the points here.

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BILLS +7

The Cowboys have been inconstant this year. The Bills have a tough defense, and can hold down the run defense. Allen my kid has look solid on the field this year. They have the better pass attack, and they do well on the run. Bills for possible upset. Game within 3 points or more. 

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WARRIORS +2.5

The Warriors have been a disaster at home. I have the Warriors pulling a nice win by 7 points or more.

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SEAHAWKS +1.5

The Seahawks are coming off a bye week while the Eagles got banged up in a physical match-up against the Patriots. Philadelphia will be missing Lane Johnson, a big blow to their run game. However, the Seahawks could be without Jadeveon Clowney, their only player to generate a consistent pass rush. Seattle also has to travel across the country for an early kickoff and Philly is fighting for their playoff lives. Ultimately, I don’t think the Philly weapons can threaten the defense enough to score the 4 touchdowns it will take to beat Seattle.

The Seahawks by 4 points or more.

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STEELERS -6.5

The Bengals offense has been an absolute disaster this season. Ryan Finley has not played well in relief of long-time starting quarterback Andy Dalton with just 282 passing yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in two games since taking over. The Steelers defense is one of the best units in the NFL and I don’t expect Cincinnati to have much success moving the football. On the flip side, the Steelers are shorthanded again on offense and will be without their best two playmakers in Smith-Schuster and Conner. The Steelers won this game 27-3 earlier this season with both of those players in the lineup. I think it’s safe to say fewer points will be scored this time around, which means the under is a very safe play here. Look to play it at all three levels, especially the first quarter and first half.

Steelers by 10 points or more.

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DOLPHINS +12

The Browns are averaging 19 points per game. The Browns are will be missing some key players in the game. The Dolphins are looking at having most of their starters back in this game. I like the Browns by 10 points or less.

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DUCKS +1.5

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RAVENS -10

The Bengals have the NFL's worst rush defense, and the Ravens have the league's best running game. Cincinnati also has one of the league's worst offenses, and we have no reason to believe the switch to Ryan Finley at quarterback will matter against a Baltimore defense that just handled Tom Brady and New England with relative ease. The Bengals are the healthier team coming off their bye and will have home field, but neither advantage will matter.

Prediction: Ravens 28, Bengals 14

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BILLS +3

The Browns need to win this game. Yet, they needed to beat the Broncos, too, and we all know what happened in Denver. Cleveland has hit a new low point this season, which is why it opened as a favorite at home against a team that has four more wins; oddsmakers are assuming the Browns will put up a fight with their season on the line. But this also is a chance for the Bills to earn a statement win with one of if not the NFL's best defense.

Bills win 24-17

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BUCS -4

The Cardinals and Buccaneers were the most impressive losers in the NFL last week, with Arizona nearly upsetting San Francisco and Tampa Bay taking Seattle to overtime. So neither team's record is reflective of its confidence. Both of these defenses tend to struggle, but the Bucs have been solid against the run, and the Cards can't match up against Tampa's receivers. Bruce Arians will get a satisfying win against his former team.

Prediction: Buccaneers 34, Cardinals 28

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BLACKHAWKS +1.5

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BUFFALO -11.5

The Bulls have some rebuilding to do while the Big Green have all five starters back from a year ago. Still, Buffalo is clearly the better team here. They still have two solid starters back and have loaded their roster with transfer players. This is an experienced team and while Dartmouth has their five starters back, they are a team that lacks depth. They did not have good recruiting and the lack of depth will allow the Bulls to pull away late for the easy win. I see Buffalo winning this one by a least 17 points as the Jim Whitesell era gets off to a strong start.

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BLAZERS +5.5

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HEAT +1

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WASHINGTON ST -2.5

I will take Washington State in Smith's season debut. While the Cougars are in for a long rebuild, I like the additions that Smith has made. Ellebe, who posted four double-doubles a year ago, can do a lot of things on the court and will be the best player on the court tomorrow night.  I expect him to get off to a  good start to the season. I also believe that playing at home is a slight advantage for WSU.

WSU BY 5 POINTS OR MORE

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CHARGERS -125

Before it shifted in LA's favor, this game opened as a pick 'em with good reason. Neither the 4-4 Raiders nor the 4-5 Chargers are expected to keep up with the Chiefs in the AFC West, but both are still contenders for a wild card. Los Angeles entered the season with higher expectations, and coming off consecutive refreshing wins, Anthony Lynn's bunch is starting to look like the team many expected it to be. Quietly, the Chargers have a top-10 scoring defense. That will be the key against a good-but-not-unstoppable Raiders offense.

Prediction: Chargers 23, Raiders 17

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WARRIORS +16

I have the Rockets winning 115-114. Take the points here.

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BOSTON COLLEGE -2.5

The Eagles averaged 70.8 points per game on the season last year, which left them 238th in the nation in scoring offense. Boston College pulls down an average of 36.7 rebounds per game (142nd in the country) while dishing out an average of 12.3 assists a night. The Eagles were 215th in the nation in scoring defense as they allow 72.8 points per game this season. Nik Popovic is the team’s leading returning scorer after he put up 14.5 points plus 7.2 rebounds per game last season. Wynston Tabbs returns after putting up 13.9 points a night in 15 games last season but the team will need more from Jared Hamilton, Jairus Hamilton, Steffon Mitchell and Chris Herren Jr. this season. Boston College shot 42.5 percent from the field as a team last season. The Eagles knocked down seven triples a night while shooting 31.7 percent from beyond the arc. Boston College was below average at the charity stripe as they convert 69.8 percent at the line last season.

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VIKINGS +2.5

This game is tough to pick for the same reason the opening line was late to be released: It completely depends on whether Patrick Mahomes plays. With or without their star quarterback, though, the Chiefs will have big problems against the Vikings' rushing attack. Minnesota also has the NFL's third-ranked scoring defense, and even Mahomes would be in for a tough day. Ultimately, with Kansas City not getting any pressure from its rivals in the division standings, it still has no reason to rush Mahomes back before he's ready to play.

Vikings by 4 points or more

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JAGUARS +2

The Jaguars, who are London's most frequent NFL visitor, are riding a two-game winning streak and playing like legitimate contenders in the division. Jacksonville will make it close, especially without having to worry about J.J. Watt. Jaguars have the run game on lock, and they will be able to make the plays up the middle.

Jags by 4 points or more.

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UTAH ST -3

These are two programs that haven’t been too nice to us as of late. Utah State was embarrassed last week and in the loss to LSU early this year as well. BYU has burned us twice this year in the loss to USF, but defeating Boise State the following week. BYU has been tough to figure out this season, but they’ve struggled on the road. Utah State is 3-0 this season at home. Give me Utah State one more time this season or we are done with them.

UTAH ST 27-23

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GRIZZLIES +3.5

The Grizzlies had 3 overtime games in their last 5 games played. The Grizzlies play good at home, and held opponents to just 106 ppg. The Suns give up 120 ppg, and this game will be close. I like the Grizzlies by 4 points or more.

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VIRGINIA +2

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FLORIDA ATLANTIC +1.5

The magic number for FAU has to be 28 points. If they can reach that number I don’t see WKU being able to keep up. During Kiffin’s time in Boca the Owls have had problems with teams who are either just as athletic, if not more than they are, and teams who can score in bunches. WKU fits neither of those descriptions. As long as the Owls don’t give WKU any short fields with poor special teams, the Owls should win by 10 points at least. FAU 34 WKU 20.

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CHARLOTTE +3.5

Both teams desperately need a win to keep their hopes of bowl eligibility alive, but I think the 49ers defense steps up and slows down the O’Hara show. The 49ers offense has rediscovered their rhythm, and MTSU’s run-defense actually ranks worse than Charlotte. Expect Benny LeMay to have another monstrous game on the way to a second straight 49ers victory. Charlotte 35, Middle Tennessee 30

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MIAMI +3

Florida St is dealing with some major injuries. Running back Cam Akers will take the QB today in this game. Take Miami here.

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RANGERS +1.5

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RED WINGS +1.5

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49ERS -8.5

This is a mismatch in pretty much every area. The only element of this matchup that works in the Cardinals' favor is their quick-release passing game potentially neutralizing the 49ers' pass rush, but as Nick Bosa proved last week, even little passed out of the backfield can't be considered safe against this defense. On the other side of the ball, Arizona can't stop San Francisco's balanced attack. The NFC's only undefeated team will roll on a short week.

Niners by 10 points or more.

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GEORGIA SOUTHERN +16

In five straight outings, Appalachian State has surrendered 17 points or fewer. That stingy defense will be the deciding factor, especially since Georgia Southern's success hinges on the effectiveness of its running game. Road games are always dangerous, but we're taking the Mountaineers.

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WEST VIRGINIA +18

The defense might be giving up more points than anyone in the Big 12, but the pass rush has been dangerous enough to be a problem, and the offensive line is doing a decent job of keeping defensive fronts out of the backfield.

The Baylor pass defense is doing a decent job overall, but it can be picked on. Iowa State’s Brock Purdy went off for well over 300 yards, Jett Duffey and the Texas Tech attack threw well, and this is the game to finally get the WVU passing attack working.

This game will be within 10-13 points

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HAWKS +7

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GRIZZLIES +12

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HAWKS +8

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BULLS -1

With the Knicks undergoing a full rebuild, expectations are very low in the Big Apple. The team has played as expected but they have also been competitive in two of their first three games. Even though the Knicks have won the last two games in this rivalry, the Bulls have the advantage in this game because they have played well against the spread on the road and also have a favorable matchup against the Knicks. The battle between the frontcourt of the two teams should even out with R.J. Barrett and Julius Randle going up against Lauri Markkanen and Wendell Carter Jr. However, the Bulls are better on the perimeter with Zach LaVine and Coby White going up against Elfrid Payton and Allonzo Trier, which will help the Bulls get the win.

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PISTONS +2

This one is going to be a rematch of the season opener for both teams last Wednesday in Indiana when the Pistons came up with the victory. The Pacers are having some problems getting things going on the defensive end in the first two games as they’ve given up at least 110 points in both games. Detroit has been decent on the offensive end and the punch they’ve gotten from Rose is a nice addition for their bench group. The Pistons are at home and already own a win over the Pacers: look for them to beat Indiana for the second time in a week as Drummond and Rose lead the way.

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CHiEFS +5.5

The Chiefs are the underdog at home. Moore is picking up the slack, and has plenty of weapons on the offense. This is a lot of points for a team that has the best receivers. Rodgers is banged up and is missing Devonta Adams.  Take the Chiefs here for the backdoor cover.

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HAWKS +2.5

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DUKE +3.5

North Carolina has a nice group of weapons for the passing game, and Sam Howell continues to be be terrific – throwing for over 320 yards in three of his last four games, and getting better each week – but the O line is having a few issues.

The Tar Heel running game has been good enough to compliment Howell, but it’s not going to take over. There’s been a big problem keeping defenses out of the backfield, though, and Howell is taking several shots.

On the other side, the Blue Devil O line is doing a fantastic job. It’s giving everyone time to work, the running game is good enough to overcome a rough run lately by QB Quentin Harris – he’s a whole lot better than he’s been showing.

The Duke pass rush is good enough, and it’s had its moments at getting behind the line to make big plays on a regular basis. But more than anything else, the Blue Devils are more than fine when they don’t have problems with …

DUKE BY 4 POINTS OR MORE

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OKLAHOMA ST +10.5

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WESTERN KENTUCKY +5.5

The Thundering Herd are playing well but they have struggled against the spread, especially at home. Even though they have a good offense that is averaging 27.4 points per game, they will have a hard time hitting their season average against the Hilltoppers, who are holding opponents to 17.9 points per game. The Thundering Herd have also struggled defensively and are giving up 26.6 points per game, which means the Hilltoppers, who have the 73rd best passing offense in the country, will be able to keep the score close against a Marshall team that has struggled against the pass and is giving up 248.8 passing yards per game. With the Hilltoppers playing well defensively over their last three games, holding opponents to 8.33 points per game, expect them to cover the spread in this game.

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MAVS +2

The Pelicans are dealing with Zions injury and they have no davis on the roster. I like the Mavs to win by 4 points or more.

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BUCKS +2

Milwaukee kept swingman Khris Middleton with a five-year, $178 million contract and returns four of the five starters from last season with point guard Eric Bledsoe and center Brook Lopez also sticking around. "We brought back a big part of the group; we believe in continuity," Bucks general manager Jon Horst told reporters. "... This group looks like they're growing, looks like they're getting better, looks like they fit, and they make sense and that we can compete and sustain success for a long period of time with this group and that's been the goal." Milwaukee's new pieces include Lopez's brother, Robin, and veteran guards Kyle Korver and Wesley Matthews, who give the team a pair of perimeter shooting threats.

Bucks by 4 points or more.

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KINGS -1.5

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CELTICS +5

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WOLVES +3.5

The Wolves have beaten the Nets by 7 and 12 points straight up in the last 2 games. The Nets are 1-8 SU in their last 9 games against an opponent in the Northwest division.

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PACERS -5

The Pistons are 5-10 ATS and 5-13 straight up against the Pacers. I have the Pacers by 10 points. Blake Griffin is injured.. 

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EAGLES +3

Amari Cooper, Randall Cobb, Tyron Smith, La’el Collins on the field make a huge difference in terms of what Dak Prescott can or cannot do in the passing game. The Eagles’ defense has been consistent in one area the run game. But facing Ezekiel Elliott is another story. He has been the Birds’ kryptonite. In his last two outings against the Eagles, Elliott has run for over 100 yards and has tallied a minimum of 189 yards of total offense. If the Birds can control Zeke, it enhances their chances of winning. Also, Jim Schwartz’s defense has to make Prescott feel as uncomfortable as possible. He has a tendency of holding on to the ball to long at times. You take away the 10 sacks the Eagles had against the Jets and they’ve had only four sacks in their five other games. Not good enough!!!!

The Cowboys’ front seven will be coming after Carson Wentz, so the Eagles’ short passing game will need to be on point. The question is, which of their pass catchers will step up and provide consistent help? I’m hoping the Birds can go down to Dallas and put together a game like they did in Green Bay. On a hunch, I’m leaning toward the Eagles. 

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CHARGERS +2.5

With the way these two offenses have been playing, and with the way their defenses are setup, you’d think Rosenthal would be going for the low-scoring angle here.

Instead, the NFL.com expert believes these two teams will combine for 51 points. The most interesting part of Rosenthal’s write-up came when he was thinking aloud about Philip Rivers eventually being the successor to the recently benched Mariota.

Follow the trend here.

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DOLPHINS +17

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TEXANS +1

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RAMS -3

The Rams travel to the heartbreaking place of their Super Bowl loss. With the team being significantly different due to trades and injury, the Rams defense will have their hands full against Matt Ryan, Julio Jones, and company. However, the Rams should provide an equal challenge for the struggling defense of the Falcons. The Rams need a W and this is a good opportunity to get one. Rams win in a shootout.

Rams by 7 or more

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GIANTS -3

The Giants will snap their two-game losing streak against Kyler Murray and the Cardinals on Sunday. It will be a close one as the first two quarterbacks in the draft face off against each other, but the advantage goes to Daniel Jones at home with Saquon Barkley and Evan Engram back in the lineup.

Despite an impressive performance from Murray last week, his offense has allowed the sixth most sacks in the league (21) and Big Blue’s pass rush has recorded at least three sacks in five straight games. Their secondary also showed major improvement against Tom Brady last week, so expect them to keep their team in the game. If the offense does their part by putting the ball in the end zone, the Giants will pickup their third victory of the season.

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FLORIDA ATLANTIC -4.5

For Marshall to pull the upset on the road, it will need to pressure Chris Robison and win the turnover battle, which has been a key component of Florida Atlantic’s recent success. The Thundering Herd will also have to find a way to put up points, which they haven't done in recent weeks. When all is said and done, Marshall will have a tough time scoring enough points to beat the Owls.

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SAINTS +3

The Saints actually enter this game as underdogs, which is a bit perplexing, considering how good they’ve looked on defense over the past two weeks. Bridgewater is coming off his best game as a starter in a long time and the Saints’ offense actually looked to push the ball downfield last week versus the Bucs. Jacksonville was gashed in the run game last week, so look for Saints’ star running back Alvin Kamara to steal some of the spotlight in this one. Kamara hasn’t topped 69 rushing yards in any of the last four games -- something I expect to change in this one. Look for him to have a big day as the Saints cruise to another victory without Brees on Sunday in Jacksonville. 

Saints by 4 points or more.

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FLORIDA +13.5

The Gators are no slouch on offense either as they average 32.3 PPG, and when you add it all up and pour it in a blender, I see a Florida team that will contain the Tigers’ offense just enough to stay within the cover margin in a matchup which has all the markings of a hotly contested SEC throwdown between two undefeated teams. 

LSU wins by 4-7 points

COLLEGE FOOTBALL 100 DIME GAME

FRESNO ST +3.5

This one is going to be a challenge for Air Force, who is reeling after their last-minute loss to Navy. The defeat washed away the good feelings of their fourth-quarter comeback to take the lead and now they have to face a rested Fresno State team. The Bulldogs have won two straight contests and they have been tough against the run. Fresno State has held the opposition to 109.5 yards per game on the ground and only 3.4 yards per carry this season. That is going to be an uphill climb for the Falcons, who aren’t equipped for an aerial assault. Give the Bulldogs the advantage in this contest.

CFB 100 DIME GAME

VIRGINIA +2.5

Both Virginia and Miami are defensive-minded teams with defensive-minded head coaches. The Cavaliers are more of a physical team that loves to grind it out, while the Hurricanes love to show their speed and athleticism to score points and slow offenses down.

Miami head coach Manny Diaz should be encouraged by the way his team performed in the second half against Virginia Tech. Down 28-0, his team could have easily quit, but his players were persistent and got back into it before losing the game late in regulation.

VIRGINIA BY 4 POINTS OR MORE.

NHL 75 DIME GAME

CANADIENS -1.5

NFL 100 DIME GAME

BROWNS +5

Shanahan will devise some efficient plays for his offense against Cleveland, but I don’t know how sustainable it will be. I think Cleveland will take a similar approach to last week in which they load the box to stop the run and force Garoppolo to beat him. Also, remember that the Arizona Cardinals were 3-13 last year (the team that Steve Wilks was the head coach of). Two of those wins were a sweep against the 49ers, showing that Wilks wasn’t phased by what Shanahan threw at him. His defense will be prepared, and so will the Browns’ playmakers on offense for Monday Night Football.” Browns 24, 49ers 20.

NFL 100 DIME GAME

PACKERS +4