T.M. Selection: Duke/UNC under.

Duke won this game 74-71 last March and I'm expecting a similar final combined outcome here as well. The Blue Devils are 21-1, including 7-0 on the road. North Carolina is 18-4, including 13-0 at home. Expect a competitive battle, though, to be a tight and lower-scoring one, just like their last encounter last season; the play is on the under!

T.M. Prediction: 75-70 Duke.

T.M. Selection: Suns/Hawks under.

Atlanta is off a rare 124-122 road win at Memphis, but interestingly it's the Suns that play with revenge following an identical 124-122 loss at home to the Hawks back in November. Note that Phoenix has seen the total dip below the posted number in seven of its last ten in trying to avenge a home loss vs. an opponent. Expect a competitive battle to result in a lower-scoring final combined outcome; the play is on the "under!"

T.M. Prediction: 110-107 Phoenix.

T.M. Selection: Bulls/Rockets over.

The Rockets are now desperate to snap a three-game slide after a listless 111-98 loss at Sacramento last time out. Note though that looking back Houston has seen the total go "over" the number in seven of its last ten after three or more SU losses in a row. Chicago is off a 125-107 home win over Dallas and with two nights off to prepare for this one, I like the rested Bulls to come out and match Houston's pace. It all adds up to this total flying well "over" the number before the final whistle sounds!

T.M. Prediction: 130-117 Houston.

T.M. Selection: Miami/Ole Miss under.

Carson Beck and Trinidad Chambliss are two amazing and dynamic quarterbacks that each has the ability to take over a game and dominate, but I don't foresee that happening in this case whatsoever. The Hurricanes defense has conceded just 17 points combined over their two playoff wins and while Ole Miss is coming off a high-scoring 39-34 win over Georgia, note that the Rebels still only allow 20.4 PPG, which ranks 47th in the country. Whoever protects the ball and wins the field position and time of possession battles is going to come out on top in this one in my opinion and because of that, I love the way this one sets up to be a lower-scoring defensive battle; the play is on the under! 

T.M. Prediction: 24-21 Miami.

T.M. Selection: Sharks/Kings under.

Both teams have been involved in several higher-scoring games of late, but I'm anticipating a much lower-scoring combined final outcome here finally on Wednesday. LA is 7-9-4 at home, while San Jose is 9-10 on the road. The Kings play with revenge following a 4-3 OT road loss at the Sharks back in November, and note that LA has seen the total dip below the posted number in seven of its last ten in trying to avenge a road loss as a favorite vs. an opponent. With the rest of the World expecting another "goal-fest," I now firmly believe the value has swung the other way as far as the total is concerned.

T.M. Prediction: 2-1 LA.

T.M. Selection: Utah/Portland over.

I'm expecting a faster pace to lead to more shots and for that to translate into a ton of offensive production. Because of that, I'm suggesting a play on the over. Utah is just 4-11 on the road, but Portland is only 7-9 at home. The Jazz play with revenge here as well following a 136-134 home loss as three-point dogs back in October, and note that Utah has seen the total go "over" the number in seven of its last nine in trying to avenge a home loss as an underdog vs. an opponent. Look for a similar fast-paced, high-scoring contest here in Portland as well in the rematch on Monday night; the play is on the over!

T.M. Prediction: 130-124 Utah.

T.M. Selection: Miami/Ohio State.

The bottom line here is that I think there is a massive over-reaction by the public here because of how great these defenses are. And, they really are exceptional. However, to get to this point it's necessary to be elite on both sides of the ball, which these teams are as well. Miami averages 32.2 PPG, while Ohio State averages 34.9. Look for a faster pace to lead to plenty of scoring options and for this total to fly well over the number before the final horn sounds.

T.M. Prediction: 33-26 Ohio State.

T.M. Selection: Cal/Hawaii under.

Timmy Chang and Hawaii are now slight favorites here, but if they're going to win this game, it's going to be because of their great defensive play. The Warriors concede just 23.5 PPG this season, which ranks 58th. Cal only averages 24.8 PPG as well, which ranks 89th. We have two dynamic QB's going head-to-head in this exciting bowl game, but I predict that the team that wins the field position and time of possession battles, along with protecting the ball the best will be the one that comes out on top. That type of game invariably leads to a very defensive battle, and that's exactly what I'm expecting!

T.M. Prediction: 23-21 Hawaii.

T.M. Selection: Vikes/Cowboys UNDER.

The Vikes are coming off a big 31-0 win over Washington to keep their hopes alive, and I think they'll keep that defensive momentum rolling over here into Week 15 in this important contest. The Cowboys can score, but they can't defend. Their defense catches a break this week though facing JJ McCarthy, who will be called upon to simply manage this game again. It all sets up to be a much more defensive battle than what the oddsmakers are trying to lead us to believe in my opinion; the play is on the under.

T.M. Prediction: 21-17 Dallas.

T.M. Selection: Bengals/Ravens over.

This is the first of two games between the teams. Last year both games flew well over the number, with Joe Burrow going for over 850 yards passing in two games, and Lamar Jackson throwing for 8 touchdowns. Expect another explosive offensive affair in their first game here this season, with each team pushing the pace on the National stage; the play is on the over!

T.M. Prediction: 37-33 Baltimore.

T.M. Selection: Bucs/Rams over.

This game features two fantastic offenses and I'm expecting the Baker Mayfield and the visitors to push Matthew Stafford and the home side to the brink. LA is 8-2 and it's getting the job done right now on both sides of the ball, but with the visitors opening things up offensively like I'm anticipating, look for the "over" to hit sooner, rather than later!

T.M. Prediction: 32-24 LA.

T.M. Selection: Dallas/Las Vegas under (5% NON-CONF TOTAL OF YEAR)

Las Vegas has a decent defense, and its ranked 16th against the pass. Dak Prescott and the Cowboys' offense is running on fumes in my estimation having to play from behind all year. The Cowboys defense has been atrocious once again, but that unit catches a huge break here facing the Raiders' putrid offense that only averages 15.4 PPG. This number is way too high in my opinion; the play is on the "under!"

T.M. Prediction: 20-17 Dallas.

T.M. Selection: Eagles/Packers over.

In my opinion, everything points to Jalen Hurts and Jordan Love taking center stage in this one. The Packers are off the 16-13 home loss to Carolina as well, and note that looking back Green Bay has, in fact, seen the total go "over" the number in seven of its last ten off a SU/ATS home loss as a 10.5-points or greater favorite. With each side opening up the offense like I'm anticipating, we can expect this total to fly well over the number before the final whistle sounds. 

T.M. Prediction: 30-27 Green Bay.

T.M. Selection: Miami Ohio/Ohio under.

Both teams are 5-3 and desperate for a win here to become bowl eligible. Ohio won this game 38-3 last year, and a similar lower-scoring combined out come is expected this time around as well in my opinion. Look for a competitive battle to result in a lower-scoring "under." 

T.M. Prediction: 23-20 Ohio.

T.M. Selection: Dodgers/Jays over.

This has been a back-and-forth series, but I think that Yamamoto and Gausman are in the "wrong place" at the "wrong time" tonight. It's interesting to note that looking back LA has seen the total eclipse the posted number in seven of its last ten in trying to avenge two or more straight home losses against an opponent. Never count out the champ! That said, the Jays clearly have all the momentum in this series! Either way, expect these offenses to take "center stage" in a high-scoring "slug-fest" in Game 6!

T.M. Prediction: 7-5 LA.

T.M. Selection: Ravens/Dolphins over.

This is a great "situational" play. Both teams are coming off big wins and they'll need another win this week, or they'll essentially have to start planning for next year. The Ravens are just 2-5, while the Fish are only 2-6. Tua looked good for Miami last week though and Lamar Jackson is back under center for the Ravens, hence why they're favored by so much here on the road. Look for these two capable starting quarterbacks to "duel" it out and as such, expect this total to fly well "over" the number before the final whistle sounds!

T.M. Prediction: 34-27 Baltimore.

T.M. Selection: Jays/Dodgers over.

I've played the first two games here in LA. First I had the "over" in Game 3, and then I had the "under" in Game 4. Now I expect these talented line-ups to bounce back and to once again dominate the headlines with another high-scoring "slug-fest!" Yesavage and Snell are in the "wrong place" at the "wrong time" in this one, as also note that LA has seen the total soar over the number in five of its last seven in trying to avenge a home loss as a favorite vs. an opponent. This number is low in my opinion.

T.M. Prediction: 7-6 Dodgers.

T.M. Selection: Jays/Dodgers under.

I'm expecting another tight battle here just like last night, but much lower-scoring in the end. I had a play on the "over" in Game 3, but with each side leaning on its starter here, (Bieber for the Jays, finished with a 3.81 ERA this season, and Ohtani for the Dodgers, who finished with a 2.75 ERA), I'm anticipating a classic "duel." Ohtani won't be fatigued after last night's historic performance, while Bieber is well-rested and ready to do what he does best. This one has "under" written all over it!

T.M. Prediction: 2-1 Dodgers.

T.M. Selection: Jays/Dodgers over.

Scherzer is over the hill and a confirmed "gas can" in this spot. Glasnow has been hit or miss of late. I look for these big line-ups to take control of this game, just like in Game 1 in Toronto. This number is low in my opinion!

T.M. Prediction: 7-6 LA.

T.M. Selection: Flames/Jets over.

Here's a great situational play, as I expect Calgary and Winnipeg to push the pace and overall tempo, and because of that, I look for this total to eclipse the posted number sooner, rather than later. Calgary is desperate to snap a seven-game slide, most recently a tight 2-1 OT setback at home to Montreal, while Winnipeg will have to also deal with the revenge factor afte just beating the Flames 2-1 at home last week. The Jets then went on to lose 3-0 at home to Seattle as -195 favorites. Look for each side to push the pace and for this total to fly well over the number!

T.M. Prediction: 5-4 Winnipeg.

T.M. Selection: Bucks/Raptors under.

Both teams are off high-scoring victories and it would appear that scoring is "up" in the NBA out of the gates, with teams pushing the pace and not much attention put on the defensive side of the court. This game in Toronto can still be a high-scoring one and stay below this sky-high total though, and that's exactly what I'm expecting to see. Look for each side to settle in and play a bit tighter on the defensive end and for this total to stay well under the number once the final horn sounds!

T.M. Prediction: 112-110 Toronto.

T.M. Selection: MTSU/Delaware under.

MTSU's offense has been predictable and one-dimensional, as it really doesn't have a run game. The last thing the visitors can do is turn this into a "shootout" with the home side though. Delaware's defense is underrated and their motivated here despite two straight losses. We can expect this mid-week Conference USA game to be extremely competitive, but lower-scoring in the end; the play is on the under!

T.M. Prediction: 27-19 Delaware.

T.M. Selection: Texans/Hawks over.

The Texans own the league's No. 1 defense, but they're just 1-2 on the road and they've also scored 70 points combined over their last two victories. That'll continue here against a Seahawks defense, that when it last played here in Seattle two weeks ago, gave up 38 points to a banged up Buccaneers offense. CJ Stroud and Sam Darnold are primed to take center stage in this one; this number is low, so the play is on the "over."

T.M. Prediction: 27-24 Seattle.

T.M. Selection: Steelers/Bengals over.

It's do or die essentially for the Bengals sitting at 2-4. They brought in Flacco and while they came up short last week, the veteran QB looked stronger as the game progressed and he should take another big step here at home as well. Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers have a golden opportunity here and I look for them to push the pace against a tired Bengals' secondary; this number is low, the play is on the "over!" 

T.M. Prediction: 27-23 Pittsburgh.

T.M. Selection: Bears/Commanders under.

Both teams feature "under the radar" defenses and two capable, but young starting QB's. Look for this nationally televised affair to be much tighter, and lower-scoring once it's all said and done. Field position and the men in the trenches will decide this one. This number is a bit too high in my opinion, so the play is on the under!

T.M. Prediction: 24-17 Washington.

T.M. Selection: Tigers/Mariners over.

The first two games of this five-game ALDS were low-scoring, but the last two have featured a ton of offense. Despite Tarik Skubal and George Kirby getting the start in this one, two pitchers I really respect and who had great seasons, I think Game 5 still sets up to be a "slug-fest." These offenses woke up in Detroit and I think that offensive momentum gets carried over here. Skubal and Kirby will likely exit in the fifth and that's when I expect this one to creep over this tiny number. A great situational play on the "over!"

T.M. Prediction: 7-6 Detroit.

T.M. Selection: USF/UNT under.

Oddsmakers are pointing towards a ton of offense, but I think these sides will play to a lower-scoring final combined outcome on Friday. USF is 4-1 and it's scored a combined 117 points over its last two victories, but now this line is out of proportion. UNT is off a 36-22 home win over USA and I the Mean Green's defense is underrated. It's offense is appropriately rated. It's a big game, but expect a lower-scoring "under" once it's all said and done!

T.M. Prediction: 28-27 UNT.

T.M. Selection: Liberty/UTEP over.

I base my picks on many different things. Some games I look at individual player matchups, while others I'm looking at the contest from a completely "situational" angle. And that's the case with this total between Liberty and UTEP on Wednesday. Both teams are 1-4 and in desperate need of a victory to keep any short of Bowl appearance alive. Liberty is off a 21-7 loss at ODU, but now it faces UTEP, which lost 30-11 here to Louisiana Tech last time out. The Miners have faced some stuff competition, including opening the year at Utah State, playing at Texas and last week's home game as an underdog against Louisiana Tech. But now the Miners will face an opponent in a similar boat and which will have to push the pace as well. These teams have been involved in several lower-scoring games, but the overall situation finally points to a "shootout" between these hungry sides in my opinion; the play is on the "over! 

T.M. Prediction: 30-27 Liberty.

T.M. Selection: Bruins/Capitals over.

Boston is not the same team it once was, and Washington's core isn't getting any younger. Both teams have a bunch of new faces, but I'm predicting that ultimately a faster-paced game with fresh legs will lead to plenty of shots, which in turn will lead to plenty of goals. This number is low in my opinion, so the play for me is on the "over."

T.M. Prediction: 7-5 Washington.

T.M. Selection: Chiefs/Jags under.

Both quarterbacks have been inconsistent this year, while each team has been above average defensively. The last thing that T-Lawrence and the home side want to do is to turn this into a shootout with Mahomes. KC is coming off a big win over the Ravens, but their defense is horrible and we have to take that offensive performance with a "grain of salt." Previous to that the offense was struggling, and so was the offensive line. Look for a tight and competitive battle to also be very low-scoring on Monday night.

T.M. Prediction: 20-17 Kansas City.

T.M. Selection: Patriots/Bills under.

I'm expecting a much more defensive battle here between these division rivals than what the oddsmakers are suggesting. Buffalo is 4-0 SU and is off the 31-19 win over the Saints here last weekend. I'm expecting a similar defensive effort here from the home side this week as well. New England has been trading good games with poor ones since the start of the season and off a 42-13 victory over Carolina at home, I'm expecting Drake Maye and company to take a small step back again on the road this weekend. When you add it all up, this O/U line is way too high in my opinion!

T.M. Prediction: 19-11 Buffalo.

T.M. Selection: Boise State/Notre Dame UNDER.

Both teams have explosive offenses, but that doesn't necessarily mean this will be a high-scoring affair between two non-conference opponents. The Irish are massive favorites and won't be in any danger of actually losing this game at any point. Or at least they shouldn't be. The Irish have two more at home against NC State and USC after this, while Boise State also returns home for two in a row against New Mexico and UNLV. The Broncos offense has looked pretty good in three straight wins over Eastern Washington, Air Force and Appalachian State, but it looked terrible in its 34-7 loss at USF at the start of the season. And now they're facing an Irish defense that just held Arkansas to 13 points on the road as 4.5-point favorites. I don't see Notre Dame keeping the foot on the gas from start to finish, but instead cruising to victory over the second half, while everything points to Broncos' coach Spencer Danielson and company just happy to be playing here on Saturday: "As a football fan, which we all are, and even me growing up in Southern California, Notre Dame's a team that you watch consistently year in and year out," Danielson said. "I mean, from 'Rudy' to South Bend to Touchdown Jesus, there's so much amazing history tied to Notre Dame. And I've never been there. I'm fired up as a coach. And so, we're going to be able to see the stadium the day before and go through it. Because I want, by the time we get to kickoff, it's time to go play football. They've got really good players. I believe in our players, too." Look for this to be a much more defensive affair than what the oddsmakers are trying to lead us to believe; the play is on the under!

T.M. Prediction: 35-14 Notre Dame.

T.M. Selection: New Mexico/SJSU under.

I base my picks on many different things, and this particular one is just a great overall "situational" play in my opinion. New Mexico is 3-1 and San Jose State is 1-3. The Spartans are coming off the 30-29 loss at Stanford, while the Lobos are off the 38-20 win at New Mexico State. The Aggies have struggled with offensive consistency on the road and I think that despite both of these sides playing to several higher-scoring games, the value has now swung the other way as far as the total is concerned. The play is on the "under."

T.M. Prediction: 24-21 SJSU.

T.M. Selection: Sam Houston State/New Mexico State UNDER.

I base my picks on many different things, but this particular one here between Sam Houston State and New Mexico State is just a great overall "situational" play in my opinion as far as the total is concerned and for this being a lower-scoring "under" once it's all said and done. New Mexico State is now 2-2 after back-to-back losses, including a 38-20 loss at New Mexico last time out. The Aggies lost this game 31-11 at Sam Houston State last season and I think they'll have a difficult time moving the ball this season as well. The Bearkats are 0-4 SU/ATS after a 55-0 loss at Texas last time out. Three of four games for Sam Houston have flown above the number as well, but now they Bearkats are finally favored for the first time this season. The winner of this game will be the one that creates turnovers and limits mistakes. While plenty of their games have so far flown "over" the number, I say the value has now swung the other way as far as the total is concerned.

T.M. Prediction: 24-21 SHSU.

T.M. Selection: Red Sox/Yanks over.

The first two games of this series have gone under the number, but I'm anticipating a "slug-fest" here in the finale. Both Connelly Early of the Red Sox and Cameron Schlittler of the Yanks have been serviceable in starter's roles this year, but they're in unchartered territory right now. Look for these talented hitting line-ups to chase these guys early and for this total to easily eclipse the posted number by the middle innings. The play is on the over.

T.M. Prediction: 8-7 New York.

T.M. Selection: Tigers/Guardians over.

These teams met 13 times in the regular season and the Guardians won eight. They finished one point ahead of the Tigers in the standings in the end. Tarik Skubal is 13-6 with a 2.21 ERA for the Tigers, while Gavin Williams is 12-5 with a 3.06 ERA for the Guardians. I just think that they're in the "wrong place" at the "wrong time" today. This O/U line is just a bit TOO low, as I anticipate these talented line-ups to push this one "over" the number once the bullpens get in during the latter frames. Everything that I'm looking at shows this number being too low, so I'm on the over!

T.M. Prediction: 6-5 Detroit.

T.M. Selection: Vikings/Steelers over.

My concise thoughts on this game: International games tend to be lower-scoring for a variety of reasons, but with two veteran quarterbacks facing off in Carson Wentz for the Vikes and Aaron Rodgers for the Steelers, I'm predicting a classic "shootout." 

T.M. Prediction: 27-24 Minnesota.

T.M. Selection: Army/ECU under.

Short and simple here: Army vs. ECU's Thursday night clash stays under 51.5, due to Army's run-heavy, clock-killing triple option which will limit possessions; also note that ECU's defense give up just 87 rushing yards/game. Low-scoring recent trends persist - the bottom line here is to expect a competitive battle to translate into a lower-scoring final combined total.

T.M. Prediction: 24-19 ECU.

T.M. Selection: Fever/Aces over.

Game 1 went under in the Fever's upset win. Each side has played to several "unders" so far in the playoffs, but I'm expecting a faster-paced Game 2 to result in a higher-scoring final combined outcome. A'Ja Wilson and the Aces have also seen the total fly "over" the number in three of their last four in trying to avenge a SU/ATS home loss as a fav vs. an opponent; this number is low in my opinion, so the play is on the "over!" 

T.M. Prediction: 90-83 Las Vegas.

T.M. Selection: Chiefs/Giants OVER.

I base my picks on many different things. This particular one I'm basing on the presumption that each of these teams will be pushing the pace offensively as it tries to avoid the 0-3 hole. The Giants just lost 40-37 in OT at Dallas, so look for that offensive momentum to get carried over here. With each side pushing the pace like I anticipate, everything points to this total flying well "over" the number before the final whistle sounds!

T.M. Prediction: 33-27 KC.

T.M. Selection: Als/Argos under.

Both teams need a win. So far Montreal is 2-0 in the season series, winning at home 28-10 on Opening Day, and then 26-25 here in July as well. Game 1 went under the number, while Game 2 pushed as far as the total is concerned. Montreal is 5-8 and off 48-31 road win at Saskatchewan. Previous to that it dropped two straight at home and scored a combined 22 points. That victory last week snapped a 5-game slide. Toronto is 5-8 as well, but it enters having won three straight. All three have gone over the number after last week's 31-30 home win over Edmonton. It's interesting to note though that the defending champs have seen the total go under in six of their last eight after playing to three or more straight "overs" in a row. This is an important game as far as these team's playoff hopes are concerned so expect a competitive battle to be another lower-scoring one; the play is on the "under!" 

T.M. Prediction: 24-17 Montreal.

T.M. Selection: Dolphins/Bills under.

The Bills have played to a couple of high-scoring games, but I'm anticipating a very low-scoring defensive battle here on Thursday night. Expect these offenses to take a step back on the short week. Miami is desperate to avoid a three-game slide to open the season, and it'll be looking to keep Josh Allen off the field as much and as long as possible, whenever possible. While the rest of the World goes one way, I'm going the other; the play is on the "under!"

T.M. Prediction: 27-13 Buffalo.

T.M. Selection: Fever/Dream OVER (EAST-CONF RND 1 TOY)

These two teams are very familiar with each other. The first two games have both been scrappy lower-scoring outcomes, but everything points to a much faster-paced and more efficient Game 3. Note that Atlanta has also seen the total eclipse the posted number in 7 of its last 10 in trying to avenge a road loss as a favorite vs. an opponent. Look for a faster-paced affair to lead to more shots and for that to ultimately translate into a higher-scoring final outcome; this number is low in my opinion.

T.M. Prediction: 90-86 Atlanta. 

T.M. Selection: Phillies/Dodgers under.

The first two games of this series have gone well "over" the number in the Phillies back-to-back upset victories, but I'm finally expecting a "duel" here in the finale. Note that LA has in fact seen the total go "under" in three of its last four in trying to avenge two or more straight home losses against an opponent as a favorite. The Phillies go with Jesus Luzardo (4.05 ERA), while the home side counters with Blake Snell (2.81 ERA). Everything points to a classic "duel" between southpaws on Wednesday night from Dodger Stadium; the play is on the "under."

T.M. Prediction: 3-2 LA.

T.M. Selection: Aces/Storm UNDER.

Although the first game of this series flew well "over" the number in the Aces 102-77 win, I'm expecting a much more defensive affair here in the second game, as Seattle risks life and limb to stave off elimination. Note though that the Storm have in fact seen the total go "under" the number in eight of their last 11 in trying to avenge a SU/ATS road loss vs. an opponent. Look for a slower-paced overall game to be less efficient and as a result, the "under" becomes the correct call as far as the total is concerned in my opinion!

T.M. Prediction: 76-70 Las Vegas.

T.M. Selection: Rangers/Astros over.

It's a big series between these clubs, because Houston only sits 2 games ahead of Texas for the third wild-card spot in the AL. Both starting pitchers are coming off no-decisions. Jason Alexander allowed no runs over seven innings against the Jays for the Astros, while Jack Leiter allowed three runs over 4.2 innings to the Brewers. Alexander has looked a bit better of late, but is poised for further regression in this pressure-packed situation in my opinion. Leiter has been way better at home than on the road (3.29 ERA at home and 4.99 at home). I expect these two guys to "get the hook early" and as a result, we can also expect a higher-scoring final outcome; the play is on the "over!" 

T.M. Prediction: 7-6 Houston.

T.M. Selection: Falcons/Vikings OVER.

Atlanta will be looking to pull off the outright upset here and to build off positives in their 23-20 Week 1 home loss to Tampa Bay. Michael Penix Jr. will continue to progress though in my estimation. And JJ McCarthy and the Vikes scored 21 points in the fourth quarter to come from behind to knock off the Bears in Week 1 and I anticipate them carrying that momentum over into this one. With each side opening things up offensively like I predict, I'm on the over for sure!

T.M. Prediction: 30-27 Minnesota.

T.M. Selection: Yanks/Red Sox OVER.

Will Warren of the Yankees and Garrett Crochet of the Red Sox have both been consistent "bright spots" on their respective teams this season and they're essentially a "wash" in this one. But I just think they're in the "wrong place" at the "wrong time." Boston has seen the total go "under" in five straight now after dropping the first two games, but note that the Red Sox have seen the total go "over" in five of their last six after playing to five or more straight "unders" in a row. Look for these guys to get chased early and for this total to fly well "over" before it's all said and done!

T.M. Prediction: 9-8 New York. 

T.M. Selection: Browns/Ravens OVER.

Cleveland came up short in its 17-6 loss to the Bengals, but veteran QB Joe Flacco looked pretty good. The Ravens defense looked terrible in their crushing loss to the Bills, but that'll just make Lamar Jackson and company that much more motivated here in Week 2. This number is low in my opinion.

T.M. Prediction: 34-24 Baltimore.

T.M. Selection: Vikes/Bears OVER.

There have been plenty of low-scoring games so far in Week 1, but I'm anticipating more of a "shootout" here in Chicago between two hungry division rivals on Monday night, so I'm taking the "over" in this one. JJ McCarthy is going to have some opportunities here to move the ball against a revamped Bears defense. Caleb Williams has a new offensive-minded head-coach who was the offensive coordinator for the Lions over the last three years. I think these guys will dominate the headlines about this game tomorrow, so from everything I'm looking at, the "over" becomes the correct call as far as the total is concerned!

T.M. Prediction: 27-25 Chicago.

T.M. Selection: Sparks/Dream UNDER.

The LA Sparks vs. Atlanta Dream will stay under the total due to several factors in my opinion. LA plays with revenge after getting upset 88-82 at home by the Dream back in May, and note that the Sparks have seen the total eclipse the posted number in seven of their last ten in trying to avenge a home loss as a favorite vs. an opponent. This is the first of two games between the clubs. LA is desperate here as it still sits 1.5 games back for the final playoff spot. While their first matchup flew "over" the number, look for the rematch to be much more defensive.

T.M. Prediction: 76-70 Atlanta.

T.M. Selection: Braves/Phillies over.

Waldrep as been unreal in his limited time, but I say the book is still out on him and it's way too early to draw any firm conclusions. I just don't see him continuing to put up these incredible numbers moving forward and a "step back" in his performance feels imminent. Luzardo has been steady for most of the season, but shaky in the second half, most recently lucky to earn a no-decision after allowing four runs over four innings. This number is low and I'm expecting a "slug-fest!"

T.M. Prediction: 7-5 Philly.

T.M. Selection: D-Backs/Dodgers over.

LA lost the opener 3-0 last night, but note that LA has seen the total eclipse the posted number in seven of its last ten in trying to avenge a shutout home loss vs. an opponent. Glasnow has been decent for LA, but Rodriguez has been consistently inconsistent. I say that Saturday's divisional rematch sets up to be a classic "slug-fest!" The play is on the over!

T.M. Prediction: 9-8 LA.

T.M. Selection: Texas/Ohio State over.

The Texas-Ohio State game is going to soar well "over" the total due to both teams’ offensive firepower and defensive vulnerabilities. Texas, led by Arch Manning, boasts a potent passing attack (40 TDs last season) and a balanced offense averaging 33 points per game. Ohio State’s high-powered offense, with a 70.8% completion rate and 5.4 yards per carry (last season), thrives on explosive plays. While both defenses are stout, Texas’ green receivers and Ohio State’s new quarterback, Julian Sayin, will almost assuredly lead to early mistakes, opening the door for big plays the other way. Expect a high-scoring affair as both teams push the pace.

T.M. Prediction: 30-27 Ohio State.

T.M. Selection: Wings/Dream over.

The Dream haven't been playing to many high-scoring games of late, entering having seen the total go "under" in nine straight. But  now the value has swung the other way with the putrid Wings coming to town, who don't play defense well, especially on the road where they're just 4-14. Dallas is off the high-scoring 101-95 home loss to the Sun and I think they carry that offensive momentum over here. I'm not expecting 196 points, but I definitely look for the this one to blast well past this lower number; the play is on the "over!" 

T.M. Prediction: 94-80 Atlanta.

T.M. Selection: Suns/Dream OVER.

A'Ja Wilson the Aces will look to push the pace and dictate the tempo in this one as they look to upset the No. 1 in the East Dream on their own court. Las Vegas is 11-9 on the road, while Atlanta is 12-5 at home. Atlanta's now seen the total go "under" in eight straight, but I feel the value has now swung the other way as far as the total is concerned. Las Vegas has won 11 straight and in a game that I see being faster-paced in nature, everything points to this total flying well "over" the number before the final buzzer sounds!

T.M. Prediction: 89-88 Atlanta.

T.M. Selection: Mercury/Sparks under.

These teams met here back in June and the Mercury managed the 85-80 victory. Expect a similar final combined score here as well as the Sparks look to avenge that setback. Phoenix returns home after this to for three straight. LA has been alternating wins/losses over its last seven games. It's off the 81-80 win over Dallas and everything points to a similar defensive battle here on Tuesday in my opinion. Everything points to this one staying well under the number once it's all said and done!

T.M. Prediction: 85-80 Phoenix.

T.M. Selection: Red Sox/Yankees under.

The Yanks will be eager to bounce back after losing the first three games of this series, including a humbling 12-1 setback here yesterday. The Red sox have now leap-frogged into second spot in the AL East with th sudden surge. This will be an exciting game I think, but I'm going to target the total instead of the side, as I'm predicting a much lower-scoring final combined score than what we say yesterday. And for me, it boils down to the starting pitchers, with Dustin May (6-7, 4.85 ERA) going for the visitors and Carlos Rodon (13-7, 3.24 ERA) going for the home side. New York will be leaning on Rodon here, and note that he's been at his best at home this season by going 8-3 with a 2.84 ERA. I think the Sunday nightery has "duel" written all over it; the play is on the "under!"

T.M. Prediction: 3-2 New York.

T.M. Selection: Sun/Mystics under.

In what I anticipate will be a much more defensive battle than what this O/U line is suggesting, I definitely like the "under" in this one as far as the total is concerned. The Sun are a putrid 1-15 on the road, while Washington is a decent 10-7 at home. The Mystics though  are just 16-18 overall, but they do enter off two straight wins as an underdog. This is the opener of a home-and-home between the clubs. Washington won here 104-67 back in June against the Sun, but everything this time around finally sets up as a lower-scoring out come in my opinion. A great "situational" play on the "under!"

T.M. Prediction: 76-70 Washington.

T.M. Selection: Brewers/Cubs over.

This is a big series for both teams, but I'd argue probably more for the home side, as Milwaukee is No. 1 in the NL Central, with Chicago in the No. 2 Wildcard spot currently. Granted, these are two really good pitchers here between Peralta and Horton, but I believe they're in the wrong place, at the wrong time. Both team's bullpens are hurting right now as well, especially Milwaukee's. Expect an explosive opening game here where the offenses seal the deal for the winner. This number is low, the play is on the "over!" 

T.M. Prediction: 9-7 Chicago.

T.M. Selection: RedBlacks/Bombers UNDER.

Historical data supports a lower-scoring outcome, with the under hitting in six of the last seven meetings between these teams, including a 25-16 Winnipeg win in July 2024. Both defenses have shown recent improvement, with Ottawa allowing 27.67 points per game and Winnipeg 28.12 over their last three games. Winnipeg’s stout run defense (84.71 yards allowed per game) could limit Ottawa’s William Stanback, forcing a reliance on the passing game against a Blue Bombers secondary that has admittedly struggled this year, but will benefit from playing at home. Meanwhile, Winnipeg’s offense has been inconsistent, averaging 27.12 points per game. With a strong defensive battle expected and a historical trend toward low-scoring games, the under is the correct call as far as the total is concerned in my opinion!

T.M. Prediction: 23-18 Winnipeg.

T.M. Selection: Cubs/Jays UNDER (4% TOP)

Yesterday's series opener was a lower-scoring victory for the Jays (5-1), and I'm expecting another "duel" so to speak here on Wednesday as well. The visitors hand the ball to Cade Horton (6-3, 3.18 ERA), who has posted four straight scoreless outings. The home side counters with Kevin Gausman (8-8, 3.85 ERA), who is off a gem against Colorado, allowing one run over seven innings and striking out eight. Expect these two starters to battle into the latter frames and for that to help in keeping this second game also well "under" the number once it's all said and done!

T.M. Prediction: 3-2 Toronto. 

T.M. Selection: Atlanta/Phoenix over.

Phoenix has won three straight and all three have gone "under" the number, but I'm now finally anticipating that a faster pace will lead to a lot more points this evening. The Mercury play with revenge here following a 95-72 loss at Atlanta as a -3.5 point favorite at the start of August, and note that Phoenix has interestingly seen the total eclipse the posted number in five of its last six in trying to avenge a SU/ATS road loss as a fav vs. an opponent. The Dream have won four straight. Look for these two "in form" sides to push the pace and for this total to eclipse the posted number sooner, rather than later!

T.M. Prediction: 90-85 Phoenix.

T.M. Selection: Saints/Chargers under.

The Saints aren't going to be worrying about winning this game, as they plan to rotate three QB's throughout this contest. LA already posted the win in the Hall Of Fame Game. In a contest that I see being decided by field position and the men in the trenches, look for the back-up players to fight to a tight, but lower-scoring final outcome. This number is high in my opinion, so the play is on the under.

T.M. Prediction: 14-13 LA.

T.M. Selection: Ottawa/Toronto over.

I expect this game to exceed the total due to both teams' offensive capabilities and defensive vulnerabilities. Ottawa finally broke a four-game slide with a 31-11 win over Calgary at home and there's no reason no to think that Dru Brown can't carry over that confidence and momentum this weekend. These teams played in Ottawa in Week 4 and Toronto won 29-16. Nick Arbuckle and the Argos are only 1-3 in their last four, but they've scored 125 points over that time. The first matchup between these clubs went under the number, but the rematch sets up to be a "shootout" in my opinion; this number is low, so the play is on the over!

T.M. Prediction: 33-30 Toronto.

T.M. Selection: Liberty/Wings over.

New York is 19-10 this year, but only 6-7 on the road. The Liberty though come in with momentum after two straight wins, including an 85-76 victory over Dallas at home three nights ago. Both teams are rested now and the revenge-minded home side will be pushing the pace after three straight losses. A great "situational" play here as I anticipate each side to amp up the overall tempo and with a faster-pace comes more shots and with more shots comes more points. This number is low in my opinion, so the play is on the over!

T.M. Prediction: 95-85 New York.

T.M. Selection: White Sox/Mariners OVER.

Seattle has seen the total go "over" in three straight and I don't see that trend ending here with two suspect starters going head-to-head. The visitors go with Jonathan Cannon (4-8, 4.77 ERA), while the home side counters with George Kirby (6-5, 4.13 ERA). Kirby is coming off a great outing, going six scoreless, but before that had struggled throughout July. This number is just TOO low though, as I also don't trust the White Sox bullpen. The play is on the "over."

T.M. Prediction: 7-5 Seattle.

T.M. Selection: Tigers/Phillies under (2%).

These playoff hopeful sides have split the first two games of this series, but each has gone "over" the number. I'm anticipating a much tighter "duel" here in the finale though on Sunday. Charlie Morton (5.72 ERA) gets the call for the visitors. He'll look to return to form here and match pace with Phillies' starter Cristopher Sanchez (2.56). While the first two games did go on to eclipse the posted number, I believe that this Sunday matchup will feature two starters that work into the deeper innings, and because of that, everything does indeed point to the "under" as the correct call as far as the total is concerned!

T.M. Prediction: 3-2 Philadelphia.

T.M. Selection: Cards/Padres over.

San Diego won the opener 4-1, but I'm expecting some offensive fireworks here in Game 2. San Diego enters having won six in a row. It's St. Louis now desperate to snap a three-game slide in which it's only scored one run combined. Cards' starter McGreevy owns a 4.91 ERA, while the Padres' Vasquez has a 3.65 ERA. Look for the desperate visiting side to finally plate some runs here though, and for San Diego's offense to also take advantage of this favorable matchup, with McGreevy in the rotation right now only out of necessity. This number is low in my opinion, as this contest has "slug-fest" written all over it!

T.M. Prediction: 7-6 San Diego.

T.M. Selection: Argos/Bombers over.

Just a great situational play here in my opinion. The Bomber have now lost three straight after last week's 31-17 loss at Toronto. The Argos were favored by five, but couldn't take advantage. There's no reason not to think that the visitors' offense won't continue to progress this week. That said, it's hard to see Zach Collaros and company suffering another letdown here on the offensive end. With the home side pushing the pace from start to finish like I believe it will in an attempt to snap the slide and avenge last week's loss at the same time, everything points to this total blasting well past the posted number before it's all said and done.

T.M. Prediction: 34-28 Winnipeg.

T.M. Selection: Fever/Wings UNDER.

Indiana is coming off three straight wins, including a high-scoring 107-101 home win over Phoenix, but I'm now finally anticipating much more of a defensive battle here. With upcoming games at Seattle, LA and Phoenix, Indiana could rest players here against the lowly Wings. Dallas is just 8-20 and off an 88-85 loss here to Atlanta. The Wings have seen the total go "over" in three straight, but now I say the value has swung the other way as far as the total is concerned. Look for less efficiency on the court to result in less points on the board; the play is on the "under!" 

T.M. Prediction: 84-79 Indiana.

T.M. Selection: Chargers/Lions UNDER.

The Chargers have a QB battle for second spot in the preseason between Taylor Heinicke, Trey Lance and DJ Uiagalele. The Lions will be playing most of their backups as well. The starters will see little to no time whatsoever here and with seven of the last ten HOF games going under the total, we expect this year's contest to also follow suit. This number is much too high in my opinion!

T.M. Prediction: 13-10 Detroit.

T.M. Selection: D-Backs/Tigers over.

Arizona has now seen the total go "under" in eight straight after yesterday's series-opening 5-1 loss here. The Diamondbacks have also lost three straight, but note that Arizona has seen the total eclipse the posted number in seven of its last ten after three or more straight losses in a row (that includes two shutout losses as well over that span). Brandon Pfaadt gets the start for Arizona and Casey Mize for the Tigers, and while each has been decent, they're simply in the "wrong place" at the "wrong time" in my estimation. Look for these offenses to finally start producing. The play is on the "over."

T.M. Prediction: 6-5 Detroit.

T.M. Selection: Dodgers/Reds OVER.

Both teams have been playing to several lower-scoring games of late, but I'm anticipating a "slug-fest" here on Monday in the opener of this one. Yamamoto has been great for the Dodgers, but I don't trust Burns for the Reds, who remains in the rotation due to the fact that so many starters are injured. He's 0-2 with a 6.65 ERA as a starter. The Dodgers lost two of three at Boston over the weekend, so will be highly motivated in this spot. The Reds though are looking to build on a four-game win streak. This one sets up to be a high-scoring affair in my opinion, so the play is on the over!

T.M. Prediction: 9-7 LA.

T.M. Selection: Mets/Giants UNDER.

The first two games have fallen well below the posted number in the Mets victories and with Kodai Senga taking the hill for the visitors, I expect runs to once again be at a premium tonight. Matt Gage is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA and 7:3 K/BB, and clearly the sample size is small. Still, the Giants have a great bullpen and with Senga setting the tone over the first five innings, the play here as far as the total is concerned in my opinion is definitely on the under!

T.M. Prediction: 3-2 New York.

T.M. Selection: Hamilton/BC over.

Hamilton has won four in a row and it's scored 139 points in the process. BC is coming off a high-scoring 33-27 loss to Saskatchewan. I expect Nathan Rourke and the home side to really open things up here before their bye-week, and then these teams will meet again in Hamilton in two weeks. Look for a faster-paced affair to lead to more points. This number is low, the play is on the over!

T.M. Prediction: 33-30 BC.

T.M. Selection: Mets/Giants UNDER.

The Mets opened this series with an 8-1 win, but I'm anticipating a "duel" here for sure between two great starting pitchers. Peterson has a 2.90 ERA for the Mets, and Giants' ace Robbie Ray owns a 2.93 ERA. Look for these "in form" starters to "take center stage" and for this total to stay well "under" the number once it's all said and done!

T.M. Prediction: 3-2 San Francisco.

T.M. Selection: Bombers/Argos UNDER.

Winnipeg has seen the total go "over" in three straight now. The Bombers are also coming off consecutive losses to the Stampeders. Expect the visitors to try and control the tempo and pace of this one as they look to avoid the three-game slide. This is in fact the start of a home and home set, as these teams will meet again in Winnipeg next week. The Argos are 1-5 and will have a difficult time repeating as Grey Cup champs this season. That of course has been due to major injuries to key players. The last thing the Argos can do here is turn this into a "track meet" with Zach Collaros. Toronto beat Winnipeg 41-24 in the Grey Cup last year, but look for the visitors to lean on RB Brady Oliveira, who helps lead the No. 2 ranked rushing attack in the league. This number is high, the play is on the "under." 

T.M. Prediction: 21-18 Winnipeg.

T.M. Selection: Elks/Riders under.

Edmonton has some issues at QB, and will be using a combination of Tre Ford and Cody Fajardo. But I can't see the Elks wanting to turn this into a track meet with Riders' QB Trevor Harris. The Riders' defense at home has been great and we can expect that trend to continue here on Saturday night. I think this one will be decided by field position and the men in the trenches. This number is high in my opinion for sure.

T.M. Prediction: 24-14 Saskatchewan.

T.M. Selection: Als/Stamps under.

Montreal is down to its backup QB. The last thing it can do is turn this into a "shootout" on the road with the Stamps. Vernon Adams Jr has looked decent under center for Calgary the last two weeks, but these are two of the best defenses in the league. With each side looking to establish the run throughout like I believe they will, I'm expecting this to be a very defensive affair. This could very well be a Grey Cup preview in fact. Either way, this one is going to be decided by field position and the men in the trenches. The play is the under.

T.M. Prediction: 21-14 Calgary.

T.M. Selection: Seattle/Chicago OVER.

Seattle is 14-10, including 6-5 on the road. The Storm returned to action against the lowly Wings at home on Tuesday and lost 87-63 as 6.5-point favorites. This is the first matchup of the year between the Clubs, but Chicago will also be looking to return form after losing three straight. When betting "overs" (in any sport), I like to bet on motivated teams. And that's the case here for sure for each of these non-conference sides. Angel Reese and the home side will be looking to push the pace here, and with the visitors matching that tempo, look for this faster-paced affair to eclipse the posted number well before the final buzzer sounds.

T.M. Prediction: 87-80 Seattle. 

T.M. Selection: Dream/Mercury OVER.

Atlanta is off the 87-72 loss at Las Vegas last night, but I don't expect fatigue to be much of a factor here in the second game of the back-to-back because these teams have just finished returning to action from the All-Star break. Phoenix had its three-game win streak snapped in a 79-66 loss at Minnesota in its final game before hte break, but I'm anticipating the home side to really push the pace here and to try and take advantage of this opportunity. With a tough upcoming five-game Eastern road swing after this, including a rematch in Atlanta on August 1st, we can expect the home side to be all gas, no breaks in this one. Look for a faster-paced affair to lead to more shots and for more shots to = more points. The play is on the "over!"

T.M. Prediction: 90-82 Phoenix.

T.M. Selection: Hamilton/Ottawa OVER 54.

These teams are hungry and I expect that to translate into offensive production on the field of play in this one. Ottawa has lost three straight and it plays with revenge after falling 23-20 at Hamilton last week. Note that the RedBlacks though have seen the total go OVER the number in eight of their last 12 in tryin to avenge a road loss against an opponent. While last week's game was super defensive, we can expect the rematch to be a "shootout" with the shift in venue between these two offensive-minded clubs; the play is on the "over!"

T.M. Prediction: 31-30 Hamilton.

T.M. Selection: Toronto/Montreal under.

When these teams played in Week 1 here, the Alouettes won by a score of 28-10. For a few different reasons, I'm expecting another lower-scoring battle. Toronto still has backup QB Nick Arbuckle under center. The Argos are now 1-4 after a humbling 51-38 home loss to the Ti-Cats two weeks ago. Previous to that though they won 29-16 at Ottawa. I look for the Argos defense to play much better this week, similar to what they did in Week 1 here. The Als have lost two in a rwo, including last week's tight 21-20 setback here to the Lions. I say a similar outcome is in the cards this week as well as far as this contest being competitive, while also being a lower-scoring defensive battle. The play is on the under.

T.M. Prediction: 21-9 Montreal.

T.M. Selection: BC/Edmonton under.

Edmonton is coming off a high-scoring 39-33 win over Ottawa to avoid going 0-4 last week, but I think the Elks will struggle with offensive consistency facing Nathan Rourke and the Lions. BC is halthy now and finally got back on the winning track with a 21-20 win in Montreal last week. They beat the Elks 31-14 at home in Week 1 and everything points to another lower-scoring combined outcome as well in my opinion. This number is high, so the play is on the under!

T.M. Prediction: 21-19 BC.

T.M. Selection: Connecticut/Seattle under.

Conneticut is now 3-16 after an improbable 93-83 win over Seattle at home two nights ago. The Sun though are still only 1-9 on the road. The Storm are 12-8 overall now, including 6-3 at home. Can Seattle bounce back and win this game? I'm 99.9% sure it will. Will it cover this extremely large spread? I'm not sure at all if it can cover the spread though. Because of that, I'm steering clear of the side and instead looking at the total, and I'm anticipating a much more defensive battle in the rematch, with the home side looking to control the tempo and clamp down defensively after the humbling defeat last time out; the play is on the under!

T.M. Prediction: 80-73 seattle.

T.M. Selection: Stamps/Riders under.

Saskatchewan is 4-0 SU/ATS, but it's coming off its bye and its QB Andrew Harris hasn't played in nearly 3 weeks. Now they face the Stampeders, who have only allowed 40 points so far over the first, second and third quarters this year. Last week they didn't give up a TD until 2:30 left in the game. This one has "under" written all over it!

T.M. Prediction: 26-20 Saskatchewan.

T.M. Selection: Lynx/Sparks over.

Minnesota is 17-3 overall, but it'll be looking to push the pace here after a 79-71 loss at Phoenix last time out. LA, though, just snapped a two-game slide with an impressive 89-87 win at Indiana, and I expect it to carry over that momentum here. With each team pushing the pace like I'm expecting, the total in this one will fly well "over" the number well before the final buzzer sounds!

T.M. Prediction: 90-83 Minnesota.

T.M. Selection: Wings/Sky under.

Dallas is off a 102-72 loss at Phoenix, and I think the Wings will have a difficult time again here on the road in Chicago. And with a much more high-profile contest at Indiana next, the visitors will have to be careful to not get caught looking ahead. CHicago comes back home after back-to-back road losses, including an 81-79 loss at Washington just last night. Clearly, fatigue will be a major issues for the home side playing the second game of the back-to-back. With the Sky looking to control the tempo of this one, the "under" becomes the correct call as far as the total is concerned in my opinion.

T.M. Prediction: 75-74 Chicago.

T.M. Selection: Golden State/Atlanta under.

Golden State is 9-8, but its weakness this year for sure has been its play on the road, where it's only 2-5. They're off an 82-71 loss at Minnesota, and I think the Valkyries offense will struggle again here against the Dream. With a game at Indiana after this, Golden State could get caught "looking ahead" here as well. Atlanta is 11-7 overall, and 7-3 at home. It's off an 80-79 loss here at home to Seattle as a 1-point favorite. The Dream have seen the total go "over" in three straight, but with the home side putting its full focus onto the defensive end like I believe it will to snap this string of poor play, the "under" is the correct call as far as the total is concerned in my opinion!

T.M. Prediction: 77-70 Atlanta.

T.M. Selection: Giants/A's under.

Game 1 went over in the A's 11-2 win, but Game 2 went under in the Giants 7-2 victory. I'm anticipating another lower-scoring battle with Birdsong going for the Giants and Lopez for the A's. This one has "duel" written ALL over it; the play is on the under!

T.M. Prediction: 3-2 San Fran.

T.M. Selection: Astros/Dodgers under.

The Astros won yesterday's opener 18-1. Can the Dodgers respond? Probably! But I'm expecting a "duel" here between two capable starters after yesterday's outlier outcome. LA goes with ace Shohei Ohtani, who is 0-0 with a 2.25 ERA, while the visitors counter with ace Framber Valdez, who is 9-4 with a 2.72 ERA. This number is high, so the play is on the under!

T.M. Prediction: 3-2 LA.

T.M. Selection: Lions/Als OVER.

Montreal has now played to three straight "overs" after falling 35-17 at Hamilton last time out. The Als are now 3-1. The Lions are 1-3 after a 37-18 loss at Saskatchewan last weekend. But with BC quarterback Nathan Rourke now back under center and this Lions offense back to 100% health, I'm expecting a competitive, but high-scoring battle here between two hungry teams. The play is on the over!

T.M. Prediction: 29-27 Montreal.

T.M. Selection: White Sox/Dodgers over.

The first two games have gone under the number, both Dodgers' victories. However, with two shaky starters going against each other in the finale of this interleague contest, I'm expecting some explosive offense finally. The Sox going with Civale, and the Dodgers turning to May. Look for these guys to exit early and as a result, look for these bullpens to then get torched as well. This number is low, so I'm playing the over!

T.M. Prediction: 9-6 LA.

T.M. Selection: Bombers/Stamps over.

Calgary had last week off. It's 2-1. Winnipeg is 3-0. If Vernon Adams Jr and company are going to pull off the home upset, they're going to have to get this offense rolling. Look for a faster pace to lead to more points. The play is on the over!

T.M. Prediction: 31-30 Winnipeg.

T.M. Selection: Argos/RedBlacks under.

The bottom line here is that both teams are down to the backup quarterbacks for this one. Each is capable, but with Toronto looking to limit mistakes and control the tempo to avoid an 0-4 start, everything points to a much lower-scoring outcome once it's all said and done in my opinion. This number is high!

T.M. Prediction: 23-21 Ottawa.

T.M. Selection: Marlins/Arizona under.

The first two games of this series have flown over in the Marlins' upset wins. But with two very hungry starters facing off here in Quantrill and Rodriguez, I'm expecting a classic "duel." With the majority going one way on this wager, I'm going full-on contrarian; this number is now a little TOO high, so the play is on the "under!"

T.M. Prediction: 3-2 Arizona.

T.M. Selection: Lions/Riders over.

BC 1-2 after losing two straight to Winnipeg. The Lions' offense though will have opportunities against 3-0 Saskatchewan. The Riders have struggled on the defensive end depsite the 3-0 record. With a spread like this, the oddsmakes are trying to lead us to believe that these teams are very evenly matched, yet nearly 80% of the money is on the home side. I'm going to steer clear of a side here and instead expect these hungry sides to blast well past this posted total well before the final horn sounds; the play is on the over!

T.M. Prediction: 31-29 Saskatchewan.

T.M. Selection: Elks/Bombers OVER.

Winnipeg is 2-0. Both wins have come over the Lions. But they're 12-0 SU the last 12 in this series. Zach Colloras will have his way with this Elks defense. But Tre Ford looked a lot better in the 0-2 Elks; 38-28 loss at home to Montreal. Edmonton looks to avoid a third straight loss by doing its best to keep pace with this high-flying Bombers' offense. This one has "over" written all over it!

T.M. Prediction: 41-30 Winnipeg.

T.M. Selection: Red Sox/Angels OVER.

Boston dropped two of three at San Francisco over the weekend. They could have a difficult time getting back on track handing the ball to Walker Buehler (5-5, 5.95 ERA), who has been very inconsistent from one game to the next. Boston will have an opportunity here though facing shaky Angels' starter Kochanowicz (3-8, 5.38 ERA), who has also struggled with his performance this season. Everything points to this total flying well over the number between these two hungry sides!

T.M. Prediction: 8-7 Boston.