This is a play on the LOS ANGELES DODGERS for our MLB Monday Sweet Spot. The Dodgers avoided a 2-0 hole as they rallied from a 3-0 deficit with two runs in each of the seventh and eighth innings and they now head back home with home field advantage on their side. They have a chance to a take some control of the series with a win tonight and they clearly have the momentum from snapping the Brewers 12-game losing streak. The Dodgers are 9-0 in their last nine home games against teams with a winning road record. Jhoulys Chacin had a really solid season and it spilled into the postseason as he tossed five shutout innings against the Brewers in Game Three of the NLDS. During the regular season, he posted a 3.50 ERA and 1.16 WHIP in 35 starts but this could be a brutal spot for him tonight. Not only is he facing the potent Dodgers offense, but it is the same offense that rocked him for nine runs in just 4.1 innings as he allowed three home runs. With that in the back of his head, that could be a cause for real concern. And it just was not a one-time thing as when he was with the Padres last season, he allowed nine runs in 3.1 innings in a start at Dodger Stadium. Walker Buehler counters for Los Angeles and he was even better with a 2.62 ERA AND 0.96 whip IN 24 GAMES. His first postseason start did not go well as he allowed five runs in five innings in Atlanta but he shut out the Rockies for 6.2 innings in the play-in game and while that was not considered the postseason, it was essentially a playoff game. At home this season, he had a 1.93 ERA and 0.83 WHIP in 13 games. Here, we play against road underdogs with a money line of +125 to +175 with a slugging percentage of .500 or better over their last three games going up against an opponent with a starting pitcher whose ERA less than 2.50 over his last five starts. This situation is 59-12 (83.1 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (954) Los Angeles Dodgers

This is a play on the OTTAWA SENATORS for our NHL Sunday Breakaway. We won with Ottawa on Saturday as it defeated the Kings 5-1 after jumping out to a 3-0 first period lead. Typically, fading underdogs after an underdog win is the preferable way to go, but in this case, the situation is in the Senators favor. Ottawa is 1-1-1 at home and this could be a good momentum boost with this game and Montreal up next before closing this five-game homestand with Boston. After the Saturday 36-save performance, Craig Anderson will start in net again against the Stars. At this point, head coach Guy Boucher is not sure when backup Mike Condon will play again. Dallas is off to a 3-1 start but it has had the luxury of playing those first four games at home making this the Stars first trip on the road this season. Dallas has missed the playoffs each of the last two seasons and a big reason for that is its poor play on the road as the Stars are 28-54 over the last two seasons on the highway. Dallas is 7-18 against the moneyline after scoring five goals or more in their previous game and they fall into a negative situation where we play against road teams against the moneyline after having won 2 of their last 3 games, with a winning percentage of .700 or better playing a team with a winning percentage between .300 and .400 in the first half of the season. This situation is 67-43 (60.9 percent) since 1996. 10* (52) Ottawa Senators

This is a play on the GREEN BAY PACKERS for our NFL Monday Star Attraction. This is a big number to be laying down but the 49ers injury situation is not improving from earlier in the week. We already know Jimmy Garoppolo is out for the season but tonight, San Francisco will be without running back Matt Breida while three starting offensive linemen and a backup are all still listed as questionable. This is not ideal going up against a defense that has been underrated this season as the Packers are ranked No. 4 in total defense, allowing just 313.8 ypg while the scoring defense is also a top ten unit. C.J. Beathard gets the start and in just two games this season, he has thrown four interceptions giving him 10 career picks in only seven career starts. In the 28-18 loss to Arizona last week, Beathard completed 34 of 54 passes for 349 yards with two touchdowns and the 49ers rang up 447 yards of total offense. Of course, there were also five turnovers and that has plagued the 49ers offense all season. This is a big game for the Packers prior to their bye coming up next week as they are looking to bounce back from a loss to Detroit and they can move into first place with a victory. Following their bye, they have back-to-back games against the Rams and Patriots, both on the road, which puts more emphasis on this game. Many are down on this team but according to Pro Football Focus elite stats, the Packers enter Week Six as the 7th best team in the NFL with an 81.6 grade, while their offense ranks 6th with a 76.0 grade and their defense ranks 7th with a grade of 79.3. The Packers have outgained their last two opponents by 278 and 257 total yards so the offense continues to roll as well and while many are blaming the field goal kicking doing them in, the offense should not have put Mason Crosby in that position so many times by finishing 3-10 in third down. The Packers were unable to execute when needed but that should change at home against a mediocre San Francisco defense. 10* (278) Green Bay Packers

This is a play on the NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS for our NFL Sunday Night Game of the Year. The game of the season so far will take place Sunday night as Kansas City brings in a perfect 5-0 record and will try to win here for a second straight season. The Chiefs are coming off an impressive win over Jacksonville as the defense held the Jaguars to just 14 points and that was due to five turnover. The defense still allowed 502 total yards so it is still an issue and was masked by the final score. Kansas City has been outgained in four of five games and while the offense will still move the ball, this is the one matchup where they will not likely jump out to a big lead which they have done in three of their four games. The Chiefs are 1-4 ATS in their last five games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game. This is the third straight home game for the Patriots which is a significant advantage, even more so when playing with an extra three days of rest. They should excel against the Chiefs defense as quarterback Tom Brady has been very good this season and has recently gained steam while the Chiefs defense has not. The goal is at least 400 yards as going back to 2013, they are 32-2 when hitting that number. The history of Belichick-coached teams facing rookie quarterbacks is timely to revisit this week, and it starts with this: The Patriots are 9-0 at home against rookie signal-callers. It gets even better. Since 2007, quarterback Tom Brady is 59-2 at home against AFC opponents. The first loss was in a meaningless Week 17 game against the Buffalo Bills in 2014, when the Patriots had already clinched home-field advantage and Brady was pulled at halftime. The second was last season in their season opener and more important, it came against the Kansas City Chiefs which only adds to the motivation this Sunday night. Here, we play against road underdogs or pickems after three or more consecutive wins against the spread, in the first half of the season. This situation is 29-7 ATS (80.6 percent) over the last 10 seasons. 10* (276) New England Patriots

This is a play on the MIAMI DOLPHINS for our NFL Sunday Enforcer. We were on Miami last week and things were looking good with the Dolphins possessing a 17-0 lead late in the third quarter and then the wheels fell off. The Bengals tied the game early in the fourth quarter by way of a 22-yard interception return for a touchdown and took the lead late with a field goal. Miami was still alive with over two minutes remaining but quarterback Ryan Tannehill was strip sacked and the fumble was returned for a touchdown. The Dolphins are back home following a two-game roadtrip that saw them lose to the Patriots as well in a blowout. Chicago has won three straight games but the Bears have benefitted from playing the 27th ranked schedule in the NFL. They are coming off a bye week and the early bye is not good here as it killed momentum from the winning streak including the victory over Tampa Bay which was one of the most complete games on both sides in a while. The question here is are the Bears six points better than the Dolphins on a neutral field? The simple answer is no as this line is based on recency bias. Looking at the Defense-adjusted Value Over Average (DVOA) provided by Football Outsiders for both teams, the Bears are 1st in defensive DVOA, while Miami checks in at 5th. The Bears are 17th offensively, with the Dolphins right behind them at 18 so these teams are more even that people think. The Chicago defense is a tough unit with the addition of Khalil Mack so the offensive line for the Dolphins has to step up which it did not do last Sunday. That was due to losing left tackle Laremy Tunsil with a concussion but he is projected to return this week as he is back at practice. Chicago is 0-8 ATS in its last eight road games after allowing 75 or fewer rushing yards last game and is 0-6 ATS in its last six road games after gaining 6.0 or more yppl last game. Additionally, we play against favorites that are outscoring opponents by 10 or more ppg, after allowing 14 points or less in two straight games. This situation is 33-9 ATS (78.6 percent) over the last 10 seasons. 10* (256) Miami Dolphins

This is a play on the INDIANAPOLIS COLTS for our NFL Sunday Supreme Annihilator. The Jets picked up a win last week at home against the Broncos but they were in a very favorable spot with Denver playing on a short week and having to play an early east coast game. New York snapped a three-game losing streak with the victory but now the roles are somewhat reversed with the Colts playing with an extra three days of rest coming off a Thursday night game. Winning consecutive games is rare for New York. Under head coach Todd Bowles, the Jets are 3-7 coming off of wins since 2016. Of those three wins, two were against the hapless Browns, and the other was at home against a Jaguars team that was coming off of a London game without a bye. The offensive line has determined the outcomes of their games thus far and they have a tough matchup here as the Colts present an improved defensive front that ranks 6th in defensive sack rate and is playing faster, more effective football with their revamped defensive scheme. Indianapolis has lost three straight games and it is now 1-4 on the season with the lone win coming at Washington. The Colts have played the fifth toughest schedule in the NFL with three of those five losses coming against teams ranked within the top 15 in the league. The loss against a team outside that came against the Texans in overtime. Quarterback Andrew Luck has a chance to carve up the Jets zone heavy defense that was crushed by Blake Bortles and Baker Mayfield. The Colts should have their starting offensive tackles back, which could mean a more effective ground game and more time for Luck to take shots down the field. Indianapolis is 11-2 ATS in its last 13 road games against teams with a .500 or better home record. The Jets are 0-5 ATS in their last five games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game and they fall into a negative situation where we play against home teams where the line is +3 to -3 in a game involving two teams within +/- 40 ypg of their opponents, after gaining 400 or more total yards in their previous game. This situation is 41-16 ATS (71.9 percent) over the last 10 seasons. 9* (259) Indianapolis Colts

This is a play on the DENVER BRONCOS for our NFL Sunday Ultimate Underdog. We won with Seattle last Sunday as the Seahawks played tough at home against the Rams and we are expecting the Broncos to do the same. Denver has lost three straight games after a 2-0 start and it has been a rough stretch from the schedule. An early game in Baltimore was followed up by a Monday game against the Chiefs and then a short week before another early east coast game against the Jets. This will obviously be their biggest test of the season and one of the advantages for the Broncos could be the elements. With snow on Saturday night and a high of just 31 and a high chance of snow in the morning, means there could be a sloppy field come mid-afternoon when the game begins. This could also mean a heavier dose of the run for Denver which can help slow down the Rams potent offense by keeping them off the field. The Broncos lead the league in rushing yards before first contact and Royce Freeman ranks fifth in the NFL in rushing yards after first contact. The Denver defense is anchored by Von Miller who has 4.0 sacks, 20 tackles, two forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery through five games. This is the third road game for the Rams and they have not been the same team on the highway as they were outgained against Oakland and had a tough test last week in Seattle. Despite laying a touchdown on the road, the public is all over the Rams once again which does not come as much of a surprise as recreational bettors are reacting to recent results. The Rams are now 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Denver is 14-3 ATS in its last 17 home games against teams that are outscoring opponents by 10 or more ppg on the season. Additionally, we play on teams after being beaten by the spread by 21 or more points total in their last three games going up against an opponent after going over the total by 35 or more points total in their last three games. This situation is 45-19 ATS (70.3 percent) over the last 10 seasons. 9* (270) Denver Broncos

This is a play on the WINNIPEG JETS for our NHL Sunday Breakaway. We played against Winnipeg on Thursday as Nashville was able to get some revenge on the Jets from its seven-game series loss last season but we will grab Winnipeg today in a solid bounce back spot. The Jets are 2-2 on the season as the offense has been stymied over the last three games, scoring a total of three goals. The Jets have won 14 of their last 17 games against the Eastern Conference. Carolina opened the season with a 2-1 overtime loss against the Islanders but it has won its last four games since then including a 5-4 win in Minnesota last night in overtime. The Hurricanes offense has scored 18 goals over the last three games but they face off against Connor Hellebuyck who allowed just one goal in his only home start and posted a 2.31 GAA last season in 38 starts, going 30-5-3. Here, we play on favorites against the moneyline after scoring one goal or less in their previous game going up against an opponent after scoring five goals or more in five straight games. This situation is 28-4 (87.5 percent) over the last five seasons. 9* (4) Winnipeg Jets

This is a play on the LSU TIGERS for our SEC Game of the Year. We played against LSU last week as the Tigers went to Florida and suffered their first loss of the season. They are back in Baton Rouge for their first real home test of the season and they have an excellent shot at a big bounceback and to remain in the thick of the SEC West race. A loss here will likely take any chance out as they would fall two games behind Alabama. This is a tough matchup for sure but LSU matches up well against Georgia in their first meeting since 2013. The Tigers are averaging 190 ypg rushing on 4.5 ypc and they have a chance to succeed here as the Bulldogs rushing defense has been nothing special of late. Taking Tennessee out of the equation, Georgia has allowed 4.8 ypc, 4.6 ypc and 4.2 ypc over its last three games. Quarterback Joe Burrow has been very solid as he has given LSU a quarterback that has been able to take some shots downfield for the first time in a very long time and he will be facing a fairly young secondary. Taking nothing away from how Georgia has dominated every game thus far but it has played the easiest schedule of all teams in the SEC. The Bulldogs defeated Missouri by 14 points in their last road game and it was far from a domination as they benefitted from three Tigers turnovers including a fumble that was returned for a touchdown and they also blocked a punt for a touchdown. Georgia is one of the youngest teams in the nation this season as its roster consists of 68.5 percent freshmen and sophomores. That is the youngest in the SEC and 15th youngest in the country and this will be the toughest place those players will have seen as before this is was Auburn which resulted in a blowout loss. The Bulldogs will be starting two for sure, and maybe three, freshmen on the offensive line. They lost a ton from the front seven and coming into this week, the Bulldogs are last of 14 SEC schools in sacks with just six. LSU has been a home underdog just seven times since 2009 and never allowed more than 23 points in any of those games. Additionally, LSU is 9-0 ATS against teams averaging 8.0 or more passing ypa. 10* (198) LSU Tigers

This is a play on the NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS for our CFB Saturday Enforcer. Give a lot of credit to Northwestern as it was coming off a heartbreaking loss against Michigan two weeks ago at home where it blew a 17-0 lead but bounced back brilliantly on the road as the Wildcats went to East Lansing and defeated Michigan St. by 10 points. Those were two very impressive games for Northwestern, which was coming off losses against Duke and Akron, but digging deeper shows they should not have been where they finished. Against the Wolverines, they were outgained by 174 total yards as they benefitted from 11 penalties by Michigan that resulted in 100 yards. Against the Spartans, they were outgained by 44 yards and the winning margin was gained by Michigan St. missing a fourth down on its own 11-yard line with over three minutes left, which was a suspect play call. We are seeing huge reverse line movement in this game as the Wildcats opened as 7.5-point favorites and while over two-thirds of the tickets are on then, the line has dropped considerably. Nebraska is off to its worst start since 1945 and the natives are getting restless as this is not what was envisioned when Scott Frost was hired as head coach. Going back to last season, the Huskers have lost nine straight games so they need to get on the right side of the scoreboard and fast. Three weeks against Michigan was a disaster but the next week, they outgained Purdue but lost because of 136 penalty yards. Last week, they lost at Wisconsin by 17 points but were outgained by just 15 yards as 100 yards in penalties were the difference once again. Two situation favor Nebraska. First, we play on underdogs of 3.5 to 10 points coming off two consecutive conference losses by 10 points or more, in October games. This situation is 26-6 ATS (81.2 percent) over the last five seasons. Second, we play on road underdogs of 3.5 to 10 points after gaining 525 or more total ypg over their last two games. This situation is 47-14 ATS (77 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (179) Nebraska Cornhuskers

This is a play on the EASTERN MICHIGAN EAGLES for our CFB Afternoon Dominator. Eastern Michigan has to be the most unlucky team in football over the last two seasons. Expectations were high last season following the Eagles first bowl game since 1987 as they returned 15 starters from that 2016 squad but they finished 5-7 with three of those losses coming in overtime and another three coming by a combined 10 points. The unfortunes have continues this season as after a 2-0 start, including a win at Purdue, Eastern Michigan has dropped four straight games including two more in overtime and a three-point loss last week in Western Michigan. There is nothing flashy about the Eagles but they clearly have found a way to compete after a four-year run between 2012 and 2015 where they went a combined 7-41. While the Eagles have lost 11 straight meetings in this series, this is not the same Toledo of old. The Rockets are 3-2 but all three wins have come at home and it was handled pretty easily by Fresno St. in its lone road game of the season. They have been outgained in four straight games including both victories that came by a combined 35 points but they were outgained by a combined 131 yards. The offense can be explosive as they have put up point totals of 66, 63 and 52 but those were all at home against inferior opponents and Eastern Michigan has the resemblance of a solid defense and in its last home game, it allowed only 356 yards against Northern Illinois. Eastern Michigan has played the third toughest schedule in the MAC while Toledo has played the second easiest so if those were flipped, we could easily see a difference in the records of both teams. Eastern Michigan is 12-2 ATS in its last 14 games when playing against a team with a winning record while going 7-0 ATS in its last seven games off a conference loss. Additionally, we play against teams outscoring opponents by 7.0 or more ppg, after allowing 31 points or more in three straight games. This situation is 34-9 ATS (79.1 percent) over the last five seasons. 9* (120) Eastern Michigan Eagles

This is a play on the OREGON DUCKS as part of our CFB Saturday Ultimate Trifecta. Oregon was in prime position to defeat Stanford at home three weeks ago but ended up losing in overtime which snapped its three-game winning streak to open the season but instead of sulking, the Ducks went out and pulled off an impressive won on the road at California. This is a big play offense once again led by quarterback Justin Herbert who is projected to be the likely No. 1 pick taken in the upcoming NFL Draft. The Oregon passing game improved in recent weeks, with receiver Dillon Mitchell breaking out for 21 catches for 344 yards in the Stanford and California games combined. With 13 passes that have gone for 30 yards or more (12th in FBS), Herbert is making big plays. Oregon is off a bye week which is a huge advantage and going back, the Ducks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a bye week. Washington has been pretty average for a team ranked No. 7 in the country as it has only one convincing win over a team from he FBS. The Huskies have especially struggled on the road and last week was a perfect example as they were three-touchdown favorites at winless UCLA and escaped with a seven-point win as they only outgained the Bruins by just 40 yards. They are solid on both sides of the ball so this is no cakewalk for Oregon but this environment will be a tough one for Washington. Oregon has won 10 of its last 14 games against Top 10 teams at Autzen Stadium. The Ducks have also won 11 of their last 15 contests at Autzen Stadium when they are ranked and the opponent is ranked. Additionally, they have won 23 of their last 26 home games when ranked. The Huskies are 1-5 ATS in their last six road games while Oregon is 29-9 ATS in its last 38 games after leading their last two games by 14 or points at the half. Additionally, we play on underdogs of 3.5 to 10 points in a game involving two teams that are outgain opponents by 1.2 or more yppl, after gaining 450 or more total yards in two consecutive games. This situation is 36-9 ATS (80 percent) over the last five seasons. 9* (160) Oregon Ducks

This is a play on the WISCONSIN BADGERS as part of our CFB Saturday Ultimate Trifecta. Wisconsin came into the season as a legitimate National Championship contenders but those aspirations are likely dead after it lost to BYU four weeks ago. The Badgers have yet to put together a complete game as they once again started slow last week against Nebraska and ended up outgaining the Huskers by just 15 yards despite winning the time of possession by over 11 minutes. Wisconsin is getting a lot of negative pub which can be a good thing when backing the Badgers where there is added value. The defense got shredded against Nebraska but the Huskers have a very solid offense and they take a step down this week. The interesting matchup here is the Badgers offense against the Wolverines defense. Wisconsin is statistically the best offense the Wolverines have faced thus far, averaging 480.2 ypg which is No. 25 in the nation. They are ranked No. 4 in rushing offense and are very efficient through the air behind quarterback Alex Hornibrook. Michigan has the top ranked defense in the country but it needs to be noted that the Badgers only road game came at Iowa and they put up 415 total yards (210 rushing and 205 passing). This is significant because the Hawkeyes are ranked No. 4 in the country in total defense. The Wolverines broke open a close game last week against Maryland with a pair of fourth quarter touchdowns including an interception returned for a touchdown that sealed it. Michigan is another team that has started games slow and this is not the game to do that as its offense may not have the capability of playing catch up. Michigan is 2-12 ATS in its last 14 games after one or more consecutive wins against the spread while the Badgers are 11-1 ATS in their last 12 road games and they fall into a solid situation where we play on road underdogs averaging 230 or more rushing ypg against teams averaging between 190-230 rushing ypg), after gaining 6.0 or more ypc last game. This situation is 26-6 ATS (81.2 percent) over the last 10 seasons. 9* (169) Wisconsin Badgers

This is a play on the NAVY MIDSHIPMEN as part of our CFB Saturday Ultimate Trifecta. In a lot of cases, when teams are coming off embarrassing losses in meaningful games, they tend to pick up their play next time out and we are expecting that from Navy this week. The Midshipmen are coming off a disastrous 35-7 defeat at the hands of rival Air Force in which the offense managed only six first downs and 119 total yards through three quarters. They also struggled offensively the previous game during a 31-30 overtime loss to SMU but that could be chalked up to looking ahead to the Falcons. The offense has taken a lot of heat with quarterback being blamed but coaches claim there is no issue with Malcolm Perry and offensive coordinator Ivin Jasper made a great in saying that Navy was leading the nation in rushing coming into the Air Force game. He took the blame for instituting a bad game plan as Air Force came in with a different plan than he anticipated. Because of that game and the recency bias, the Midshipmen are catching a favorable number at home. Temple moved back .500 with a blowout win over East Carolina but that was East Carolina. The Owls do own an impressive road win over Maryland and they have been playing better of late after a 0-2 start but being a road favorite here is pretty aggressive. Quarterback Anthony Russo had another solid game but the offense took a hit when running back Ryquell Armstead, who leads the team with 626 yards, left in the third quarter last game and is listed as questionable this week and that will be a big blow, even if he plays and is limited. Navy is 22-8 ATS in its last 30 games after gaining 3.75 or fewer yppl in its previous game while the Owls are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Additionally, we play against teams after allowing six points or less last game going up against an opponent after scoring seven points or less in the first half in two straight games. This situation is 122-69 ATS (63.9 percent) since 1992. 9* (174) Navy Midshipmen

This is a play on the WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS for our CFL Saturday Enforcer. We lost our big game last week on Edmonton as it was covering for the first three quarters until early in the fourth quarter when Saskatchewan picked off a Mike Reilly pass and returned it 49 yards for a touchdown to take a four-point lead and the eventual win. Reilly was picked off three times so the fact that the Roughriders were outgained for the sixth time in their last seven games meant nothing. The victory cliched a playoff spot for Saskatchewan which has won three straight games and seven of its last eight despite the negative yardage differentials. The only time it has won the stats over the last seven games was against 3-12 Montreal so a lot of things have gone its way during this unexpected run. The defense has shown improvement but the stagnate offense will eventually catch up as the Roughriders are ahead of only Montreal in total offense as they are averaging just 333.5 ypg. The Roughriders are 1-8 ATS in their last nine games after having won four out of their last five games. Winnipeg has won three straight games to improve to 8-7 on the season and the last victory could keep the momentum rolling as it defeated Ottawa in overtime. The Blue Bombers moved ahead of Edmonton and they control their own destiny at this point to host a playoff game. The three-game run is a season high and it has been a dominating one as they have led by at least 15 points each time, with two wire-to-wire victories. This is a revenge game as well in this rivalry as Winnipeg has lost the first two meetings this season which came in back-to-back weeks a month ago despite outgaining the Roughriders both times. The Blue Bombers are 14-5 ATS in their last 19 games against teams with a winning record. 10* (664) Winnipeg Blue Bombers

This is a play on the EDMONTON OILERS as part of our NHL Saturday Hat Trick. Edmonton has gotten off to a slow start as it has dropped both games to open the season halfway through this opening four-game roadtrip. The Oilers conclude at Winnipeg on Tuesday which makes this the most winnable of the two remaining games. The Rangers opened the season with three straight losses before pulling off the upset against San Jose on Thursday in overtime. New York has been dominated the last two games despite the recent win as the first two games resulted in one-goal losses but the Rangers have been outshot a combined 83-51 the last two games. Edmonton has a bounce back situation in its favor as we play on team against the moneyline after two straight blowout losses by three goals or more going up against an opponent after scoring three goals or more in two straight games. This situation is 52-32 (61.9 percent) over the last five seasons. 9* (53) Edmonton Oilers

This is a play on the OTTAWA SENATORS as part of our NHL Saturday Hat Trick. The jury is still out on the Kings as they are off to a 2-2 starts, with the losses coming against solid opposition and the wins coming against two of the worst teams in the NHL. They are coming off a 3-0 shutout win over Montreal on Thursday and with a game at Toronto to conclude this roadtrip, a lookahead is a possibility. Ottawa has not gotten off to a good start as it is 1-3 with one loss coming in overtime and the other two coming against two very good teams in Boston and Philadelphia. The victory was very impressive as the Senators won in Toronto as +246 underdogs so they are very capable of another upset to grab their first home win of the season, Here, we play against road teams against the moneyline after allowing two goals or less in two straight games going up against an opponent after two straight losses by three goals or more. This situation is 22-6 (78.6 percent) over the last five seasons. 8* (56) Ottawa Senators

This is a play on the WASHINGTON CAPITALS as part of our NHL Saturday Hat Trick. Washington has had a difficult stretch to open the season as it has played the ninth toughest schedule so far. The Capitals opened the season with a 7-0 blowout over the Bruins and after an overtime loss to the Penguins, they once again brought it at home with a win over Vegas in a Stanley Cup rematch. No the fact they laid an egg the following night in New Jersey in a 6-0 loss is not overly surprising. Toronto is the top team in the Eastern Conference to unseat Washington as it is already off to a 4-1 start but it not beaten any team of significance. The Maple Leafs schedule is ranked No. 28 in the league and this is by far their toughest test. The Capitals fall into a spectacular situation where we play on favorites against the moneyline after scoring one goal or less in their previous game going up against an opponent after scoring five goals or more in two straight games. This situation is 27-3 (90 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (60) Washington Capitals

This is a play on the HOUSTON ASTROS for our MLB Saturday Sweet Spot. Houston was expected to be challenged by Cleveland in the ALDS but that was hardly the case as the Astros swept the Indians in three games by a combined score of 21-6. While they are slight underdogs in Game One, they are favored to win this series and rightfully so despite not having home field advantage as they finished five games behind the Red Sox. Boston has the home field advantage on most days but that is not the case tonight as its 57-24 record at Fenway Park is matched by the 57-24 record on the road by the Astros. The Astros are 6-1 in their last seven road games against teams with a home winning percentage of greater than .600 and they took two of three here back in September. This is the same pitching matchup we saw in Game One of the 2017 ALDS and while the venue is different, we expect the Astros to again take the opener. Justin Verlander gets the ball for Houston and the Astros could not be in better shape. He stymied the Indians for five innings in Game One before the bullpen was called upon as he retired 15 of the first 16 batters he faced and finished with seven strikeouts. His postseason track record is outstanding and he has been outstanding since 2013, going 6-2 with a 1.93 ERA and a 0.77 WHIP in 11 games (10 starts). Chris Sale counters for Boston and something just does not seem right. Health and stamina were concerns heading into the playoffs, as left shoulder inflammation limited him to 17 innings from July 28 through the end of the regular season. He was decent in his start against the Yankees in the ALDS but far from his dominant self and the Astros have his number. He has allowed 11 runs in 11 innings in two starts since last season including an awful effort in the ALDS opening game. Here, we play against American League teams hitting between .265 and .279 with an on base percentage of .360 or better over their last 15 games going up against a starting pitcher with an ERA of 4.20 or better. This situation is 37-13 (74 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (903) Houston Astros

This is a play on the TULSA GOLDEN HURRICANE for our CFB Friday Enforcer. This is what we can consider a trap line. South Florida, which lost only twice last season, is off to a 5-0 start but it is a misleading 5-0 start. One win came against Elon of the FCS while three others came against Illinois, East Carolina and Massachusetts, not exactly murderers row. The one quality win came against Georgia Tech by 11 points but the Bulls were outgained by 176 total yards as it returned two kickoffs for touchdowns and benefitted from three Georgia Tech turnovers, two of which were at the end of the game and led to two touchdowns. Basically, it was a game the South Florida was completely outplayed in but won thanks to four touchdowns from somewhere other than the offense. Another part of the trap line concept is that the Bulls were favored by 24 points last season at home and we are seeing a 17-point shift which is too big for some to comprehend. Despite the big number, it was only a seven-point loss. South Florida lost one of the best players in the conference in quarterback Quinton Flowers, who was also its leading rusher, its two other top rusher and top receiver as well as six defensive starters. We played against Tulsa last Thursday as it lost to Houston but stayed within the number. The Cougars could not come through with the revenge cover and give the Golden Hurricane credit for staying close nearly the entire game and only getting outgained by 53 yards. They have 15 starters back from their 2-10 team and at 1-4, this is a huge game for a much improved team. They have some tight losses against quality teams from a schedule that is ranked No. 33 in the country. Going back, the Golden Hurricane are 11-2 ATS in their last 13 games against teams with a winning record. Here, we play on underdogs of 3.5 to 10 points coming off two consecutive losses by 10 points or more to conference rivals, in October games. This situation is 26-6 ATS (81.2 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (110) Tulsa Golden Hurricane

This is a play on the MILWAUKEE BREWERS for our MLB Friday Sweet Spot. Milwaukee finished the regular season four games better than the Dodgers, stormed through the NLDS with three straight wins on top of eliminating the Cubs in Game 163 and their current winning streak stands at 11 straight games yet they are getting no respect here. The betting public is all over the Dodgers in Game One with two-thirds of the tickets on their side so Milwaukee is catching a fantastic number at home. The Brewers quietly went 51-30 at home, the best home record in the National League, and they are 20-7 in their last 27 home games against teams with a winning road record. The story all season for the Brewers has been their bullpen and rightfully so. Milwaukee's 3.47 ERA in relief was second in the National League only to the Cubs. The bullpen went 2-0 with a save and a 1.17 ERA in the three-game Division Series sweep over Colorado. But Gio Gonzalez is getting overshadowed here in what is a great spot. It has been quite a rebound since being acquired in a deal with the Nationals, going 3-0 with a 2.13 ERA in five starts with Milwaukee. Gonzalez is 4-1 with a 1.89 ERA in six career starts against the Dodgers. Clayton Kershaw is the reason the Dodgers are big road favorites and he has been solid since his return from the disabled list. But the postseason demons still linger. While Kershaw has thrown 12 consecutive scoreless innings in the postseason dating back to last year's World Series, he is 2-4 with a 4.65 ERA in five career starts in the NLCS. Here, we play on home underdogs after two straight games where the bullpen gave up no earned runs, in October games. This situation is 41-23 (64.1 percent) since 1997. 10* (902) Milwaukee Brewers

This is a play on the FLORIDA PANTHERS as part of our NHL Thursday Hat Trick. We won with Columbus on Tuesday as it defeated Colorado 5-2 but we are going against the Blue Jackets as they hit the road for a second time. The first game on the highway resulted in a victory but it took overtime to defeat a bad Detroit team. Columbus struggled on the road last season with losses in 22 of 41 games. Florida opened the season last Saturday and has not played since. The Panthers went to Tampa Bay and ended up taking a shootout loss against the Lightning despite outshooting them 43-29. They have had a lot of time off which can be good or bad this early in the season. With the case of this being their home opener, it is a good thing as they are amped to get this going. The Panthers are 21-5 in their last 26 home games. And they fall into a situation where we play on home favorites of -200 or less against the moneyline coming off a loss by one goal or in a shootout to a division rival, winless on the season. This situation is 34-6 (85 percent) since 1996. 10* (4) Florida Panthers

This is a play on the NASHVILLE PREDATORS as part of our NHL Thursday Hat Trick. Nashville opened the season with a pair of wins over the Rangers and Islanders on the road but came home and was shutout against Calgary on Tuesday. Even though that was the Predators home opener, they might be guilty for looking ahead to this game. They closed last season by losing to Winnipeg in the Western Conference Semifinals in seven games including Game Seven right here in a 5-1 blowout. The Jets opened the season with a 1-1 split on the road and came home to defeat the Kings 2-1 as Los Angeles managed only 18 shots. Winnipeg lost only nine games at home last regular season but was much more average on the road with a 20-21 record. Going back, they are 2-7 in their last nine road games against teams with a home winning percentage of less than .400. Here, we play on teams against the moneyline with a winning percentage between .600 and .700 off a home loss where they were shut out, playing a team with a winning record in the first half of the season. This situation is 23-8 (74.2 percent) since 1996. 9* (20) Nashville Predators

This is a play on the ST. LOUIS BLUES as part of our NHL Thursday Hat Trick. Calgary has won two games in a row after dropping its season opener, but a visit to St. Louis is never a sure thing when it comes to the Flames as they have dropped eight of the last 10 meetings here. They missed the playoffs last season, finishing in 11th place in the Western Conference, so they have overhauled in a lot of areas as well as replacing their head coach and so far, so good. The power play has been the season for success over the last two games, going 5-10 after opening the season by going 0-7 at Vancouver in the man advantage. St. Louis has only been able to garner one point so far this season, a 5-4 overtime loss to the Blackhawks all the way back on Saturday. The Blues opened the season with a loss against Winnipeg as a home underdog. The Blues could get some help on the blue line as veteran defenseman Joel Edmundson is expected to make his season debut against the Flames. Edmundson missed the first two games with a sore groin. 9* (22) St. Louis Blues

This is a play on the PHILADELPHIA EAGLES for our NFL Thursday Enforcer. Philadelphia is off to a 2-3 post-Super Bowl Champion start which is not overly surprising considering most teams not named the Patriots tend to go through a Super Bowl hangover. The Eagles three losses all could have been wins however as the net yardage differential in those games is a total wash at 0.0. Only seven previous defending Super Bowl champions that started 2-3, and only one of the previous seven rebounded to make the postseason. Their season is far from over as they can buck history simply because they are located in the NFC East. Philadelphia is a half-game behind Washington, along with Dallas, and a game ahead of the Giants and this division is the only one with a team possessing first place that is not above .500. The Eagles simply have to win the close games they have been losing and they need to get the offense on track as their 20.6 ppg is ranked No. 25 in the league. Enter the Giants, which have allowed 33 points in each of their last two games including an excruciating last second loss against Carolina last week to drop them to 1-4. While they are not dead either because of the weakness of the division, they are a mess inside he locker room. The offense finally showed something against the Panthers but they will struggle against a strong Eagles defensive front as the offensive line has stunk it up. New York is No. 28 in rushing offense while Philadelphia is ranked No. 2 in rushing defense so any resemblance of balance on Thursday will be a tall order. The Giants are 0-6 ATS in their last six games following a ATS win while the Eagles are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game and fall into a solid situation where we play on road favorites after two or more consecutive losses, with a winning percentage of between .400 and .499 on the season. This situation is 35-11 ATS (76.1 percent) since 1983. 10* (103) Philadelphia Eagles

This is a play on the TCU HORNED FROGS for our Big XII Game of the Month. Texas Tech has had a nice turnaround after getting crushed in its season opener against Mississippi and a lot of that credit goes to quarterback Alan Bowman. He replaced McLane Carter who had to leave that game with a high ankle sprain and was great by going 29-49 for 273 yards and a touchdown in his first action as a freshman but the defense was the typical Texas Tech defense in the 47-27 loss. Bowman started the next four games but had to leave the last one against West Virginia when a hit partially collapsed a lung and he had to be hospitalized for four days. Jett Duffey took over and he did not play well and he is in line to start tonight as Bowman has been downgraded to doubtful after being questionable all week and all signs are that the Carter ankle will still keep him out. Quarterback play is huge in the Red Raiders system and if this were any normal game, going to the third string might not make a big difference but this is no normal game. They will be facing a 3-2 TCU team that stayed with Ohio St. for three and a half quarters and the following week, had Texas on the ropes but costly turnovers did them in as they outgained the Longhorns. The challenge for the Red Raiders is facing a defense that is allowing just 303.6 ypg, which is tops in the Big XII and No. 12 in the nation. Additionally, the Horned Frogs lead the conference in passing defense and passing efficiency defense, checking in at No. 22 and No. 24 in the nation respectively. In their last game against West Virginia, the Red Raiders came in averaging 621 ypg and was held to 463 yards against a Mountaineers defense that is slightly worse than that of the Horned Frogs. While the strength of the Texas Tech defense is stopping the run, which is the strength of the TCU offense, it is skewed as the Red Raiders are 52nd against the run but 101st in ypc average. Texas Tech is 5-17 ATS in its last 22 games as a road underdog of 3.5 to 7 points while the Horned Frogs are 7-2 ATS in their last nine home games against teams with a winning road record. 10* (106) TCU Horned Frogs