Taking the PACKERS. Do you think this makes me happy? Laying big numbers like this in the NFL - after having our Top GOW on the Lions fading this Green Bay team? - Well, that week is behind. New week. New teams playing. I think Rodgers is getting ready to bring his fury done on the HC. McCarthy probably on the way out after this season. Favre and Rodgers for 20 years and you get 2 Super Bowl wins. What a disgrace. Cousins, Alex Smith, Stafford all a bit better than CJ Beathard. The defense should be able to do something here at home on Monday Night. Bye week up next so GB must exhibit some kind of life. Last time here, they beat up the Bills pretty good. Should see more of the same vs a banged up San Fran team. I took NE a couple weeks ago laying points at home to Miami. Said, if it's over, I will go down with one last swing on a legend. So, I say again. If Rodgers and this GB is officially on the outs, I will go down with a last swing when they know everyone thinks they are down and out on MNF. 4* Money Maker GREEN BAY PACKERS

Taking OTTAWA here. So for me, a couple things. First road game for Dallas. New HC this year for the Stars, so this is his first ever NHL road trip. Tomorrow Dallas is in NJ. I will be fading the Stars in both games. 4* Money Maker OTTAWA SENATORS

Taking NASHVILLE and going PUCK LINE. Not going to lay the huge number. Would rather shoot for the nice payday on the PL. Tough travel spot for Minny here - Played at home Saturday. Sunday afternoon flight in. Lose tonight 4-1. Then fly home for tomorrow night vs Arizona. 4* PL Money NASHVILLE PREDATORS

Taking the DODGERS. Ugh. You know I don't like laying anything like this, especially in the playoffs. But for +120/125 on the run line, I think the value does end up in the big number. Brewers strength in their bull pen and that is 100% ready for today. But Buehler for me is the big difference maker. Don't look at that outing vs the Braves. Walks did him in early. And don't forget that LAD came all the way to tie that puppy up. Kid had a .96 WHIP on the year in 137 innings. At home. 1.93 ERA .83 WHIP .174 BA against. He was dealing down the stretch. Again. A couple walks and a GS is a poor inning no matter how you slice it. I like Chacin. He had a nice, strong season. But I am taking the rookie to get it done on Monday. 4* Money Maker LA DODGERS

Taking the BROWNS. Tough, I know. You look up for a Top Play and it is on a team with 1 win the last 2 years. But we get the Chargers playing on the East Coast clock. They have a game in London up next. Where is the enthusiasm. We had the Chargers last week and they did not disappoint. And I do hate backing this HC. But there is zero quit in the players. Are these guys the cardiac kids or what? Tie vs Pitt. Last second loss to the Saints. Late TD for the win over the Jets. Wild shootout in OT vs Raiders. A OT win with 2 seconds on the clock last week. They sure don't make it easy for the fans. 10* Money Bomb CLEVELAND BROWNS

Taking the PATRIOTS. Not going to jump on the trending dog in this spot. Going with the veteran HOFer to win this one by 10. I'm not saying KC isn't a decent team or Mahomes isn't good. But beating the Chargers who find new ways to lose every week, a struggling Steelers team, the Niners, pulling out a late win at Denver and getting 5 TOs from the Jags isn't putting them to the top of my charts. Especially with the worse defense in the league giving up over 460 yards a game. Patriots with extra rest last covering for us on Thursday night vs Colts. Also with revenge from opening day loss last year. 8* Sure Shot NE PATRIOTS

Taking the VIKINGS. Have we finally the real deal from these guys yet? A nice road win over Philly hopefully gets them on track. Having a shot to tee off at home vs a pasty like Arizona should really get this team humming. We did have Arizona last week as a nice win at San Fran. I don't see them scoring like that today. 26 points in the final 7 minutes? Minny will not overlook the Cards. Hello. They got trucked here by a terrible Buffalo team 27-6. You think they are taking things for granted? They beat San Fran in Week 1 in a miracle cover for us. A tie at Green Bay. Tough spot short week vs Rams, loser 38-31, before last weeks win 23-21 that seemed closer than it was with a late Eagles TD. At home today, I expect for the defense to finally show some teeth vs a rookie QB. Rosen, and his Arizona teammates in an early time slot. How about 0-10 ATS run at this hour of the day? I had Minny pegged as a Super Bowl contender. Time for them to right the ship. Can't see Arizona getting to 17 points. 4* Money Maker MINNESOTA VIKINGS

Taking the DOLPHINS. So, wasn't that long ago we faded the Bears on the road against Arizona. Will do the same today. Can't trust Mitch as a favorite on the road. This Miami team has been pretty good as we try to forget blowing a 17-0 lead on the road last week. Yes, Bears off their bye week. But I think that hurts them as they looked unstoppable in that 48-10 destruction of Tampa. People love what they see. They see Miami blowing leads and the Bears scoring 40+. Have to grab the home dogs. 5* Best Bet MIAMI DOLPHINS

Taking the REDSKINS. Public love what is fresh in their minds. And what is fresh is Drew Brees and his record breaking performance last week. Skins walked into a buzz saw on Monday night. We knew that. We had the Saints. That game is what people think of Washington. They don't remember the Panthers sleepwalking against the Giants. We backed the Panthers last week with extra prep time and they need a 63 yard FG to walk out of their home stadium with a win. Giants are bad. I know that. I had them on Thursday night. Washington is a tough team. They knocked off GB (we had Skins) here already. Last game on the road, the Panthers gave the Falcons their lone win on the year. I think Alex Smith leads Washington to victory this afternoon. 4* Money Maker WASHINGTON REDSKINS

Taking the COLTS. I am kicking myself for not taking the Jets last week over Denver. But I will easily fade NY off that game. Colts with extra rest since we faded them in that Thursday night game vs New England. Have to love any defense getting any extra prep time facing a rookie QB. And as much as I like the pick for NY, and think he is a franchise QB, the kid has a long way to go. Yes, Jets rushed for over 300 yards last week - 200+ from Cromwell. He is a 'questionable' with an ankle problem that kept him out of practice until Friday. Darnold 10-22 for 198. 76 on 1 play. So that is 9-21 for 122 - That won't win many games as a favorite. I'm not a fan of the Colts or Luck. But I think they are a decent play on team as the season progresses and he gets back in the swing of things. In this spot, just have to fade NY as small home faves. You know I don't like backing home teams giving less than 3. Being on the road 4 times in 5 weeks is tough for Indy. But the extra time off from the last game I think off-sets some of that. 4* Money Maker INDY COLTS

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Taking the TITANS as my FREE PICK today. 8-1 SU and 7-1-1 ATS last 9 at home. Ravens playing 3 straight road game. We had them in that big win over the Steelers. Laid off last week's tough division battle with an improved Browns team. Think they fade in the 2nd half today. TENNESSEE TITANS for the win.

Taking the TEXANS. Not trying to make a habit of taking double digit faves in the NFL. That isn't healthy for long term bankroll. But I will fade the Bills here. So we Houston win last Sunday (had Dallas +3.5) in a game that both coaches appear to try to lose. I know the Bills somehow knocked off Minny at home. We saw what happened last time they traveled. 22-0 at Green Bay. A defense nothing like this one. Texans still bring the defense. And the Bills sure don't bring much offense. 47-3 in that Ravens win over Buffalo we had in Week 1. I can see something like that today. Same kind of defense. Back to Back OT games is not what the doctor ordered for sure. Add in Jaguars on deck and this good be like Minny looking ahead to the Rams. Rookie Josh Allen is just too erratic with zero NFL quality receivers. 53% completions. 2 TD 5 INTs. 23-10 gets us a cover. I see plenty of short field opportunities for Texans today. 4* Money Maker HOUSTON TEXANS

Taking DALLAS, again. Got a win with these guys last week by a hook. I hate Garrett. You already know this from previous write ups. Draft Zeke and don't go for a win on the road in short yardage. Unbelievable. I nearly put this out +150 on the ML. Because that is what is going to happen. Dallas will be up late. And maybe Garrett pulls a Garret and they lose by 1 on a late FG. But how can you back Bortles laying points. I know he can't be worse than last week. But KC has no defense. At least Dallas has some guys to pressure the QB. Maybe they will get some INTs in the secondary eventually. Dak mobile enough not to be a sitting duck vs this defense. We need him to produce at least 1 TD in the air today. I get it. At first look, you have to play the Jags off that terrible game. But this is a back to back road game, out of conference. Big home game vs Houston up next. We either steal this or keep it close enough to cover. 4* Money Maker DALLAS COWBOYS

Taking the DEVILS. 5th straight on the road for San Jose. Early 1pm EST start. Devils playing just their 3rd game, 2nd home after opening up in Sweden. Have looked good so far and will ride the home underdog. 4* Money Maker NJ DEVILS

Taking the JETS and going PUCK LINE. Won't lay 2-1 here. Winnipeg home while Carolina comes in fresh from a wild OT win in Minnesota where they launched 56 shots on goal! Fatigue will set in for them after that kind of game. Also, can't be happy, or we should be happy with the Hurricanes goalie play giving up 3 goals in the 3rd period and 4 goals on 27 shots. You out-shoot a team nearly 2-1 and you end up in OT. We will look for a 5-2 win here on Sunday night. 4* PL Money WINNIPEG JETS

Taking INDIANA here. Ok. first thing. College hasn't been as great as our NFL. Depending on the site, we are either 36-35 or 34-36-1. Again. Sites and lines are different where one game I could get at a better ML price and a site I might take +2. Doesn't matter. Being .500 isn't putting money on our pockets- 2nd week of October, we have plenty of time to get on track - it start here with this High Noon BEST BET - Home dog, sign me up. This is a tough little team. Off an Ohio State loss. On the road at Penn State next. Iowa is a big team for them yes. But I think they believe this is a game they can win. Like I said PSU next. Michigan down the road. Those are games they won't win. Maryland, Minnesota, Purdue are not gimmies. This team wants to go bowling. 2nd year HC Allen has a talented QB/RB combo. Back to back conference road games are tough no matter what program you are. Facing a hungry underdog doesn't help. Might have to sprinkle some ML +170/175 on these guys. 5* Best Bet INDIANA HOOSIERS

Taking VIRGINIA. I do like the Hurricanes. Think of myself as a fan of The U. But this is a terribly spot for the 'Canes. Off a huge, 27-7 comeback win over Florida State - How much do they really have in the tank here? Last year, Va had these guys down 28-14 on the road before Miami rallied back. Cavaliers a better team this year. Plus, off their bye week. This is a big game for the home dogs tonight. And let's be honest with ourselves here. How many regular Joe's right now are saying. Oh man. Who is Virginia- Hurricanes can easily win this by a touchdown. Give me Bronco and the points against Perry making his first road start at QB. 4 TDs last week yes, but 13-32 throwing the ball is a bit uneven for me. Home pups as live dogs. 4* Money Maker VIRGINIA CAVALIERS

Taking OREGON. Now. The Ducks crushed our soul with they way they lost at home to Stanford. I mean. Really. How did they end up losing that up 10 with 4 minutes left in the game! So. The did bounce back from the epic loss with a win at Cal. Then they had a nice little break to gear up for Washington who rolled them 38-3 last year. You already know I like this kid Herbert at QB. I think he is the top QB in the upcoming draft. Not that I put stock on 'rankings.' But this Huskies team is just 7-11 vs 'ranked' teams. That shows me they aren't as talented against similar competition as when they beat up as mid pack teams. Give me the home dogs for the outright win this afternoon. 8* Sure Shot OREGON DUCKS

Going OVER. Yeah. Over the 74. Until I see someone slow this team down, I am going to pencil them in for about 60 points. So they take Tua out at half-time after he tosses 5 TDs and it's 45-7. Will you not be happy when Hurts comes in and tosses 2 more TDs in the first 7 minutes of the 3rd quarter? Drew Lock has decent numbers and Missouri has shown it can score putting up 40-40-35 across the scoreboard. For this to stay under it would mean Bama pitches a shut out and wins 40-0. And that is one scenario I just don't see happening. 4* Total Money OVER Missouri/ Alabama

Taking UTAH STATE. So this opened near 20 and has gone up a bunch. But that should be expected with UNLV having zero QB play. Aggies will get their 50 points tonight. I don't think the Runnin' Rebels crack 20. 4* Money Maker UTAH STATE

Taking USC. Ok. So one of my odd gambling angles is this. When I see a 'ranked' team getting points I like to take the fave. There are little things I do to tweak this with CBB and CFB, but in most cases, this is a play that really doesn't make us sweat when we play it. Colorado, undefeated at 5-0 catching a full TD from an under-performing 3-2 USC bunch. But we have a nice week of rest under out belts. How about USC on a 2-11 ATS runs last 13? Which is why this line is even more shocking! Now, I guess the easy thing to do would just be to grab the dog that appears to be the better team. Washington - Stanford - Alabama - Utah - Texas. Those are the teams USC has lost two recently. Not exactly upstart programs. The ATS number is bad when you historically lay double digits to schools. In this spot, we aren't laying double digits. I like the Buffs. Thought they would be decent this year. And yes, this is a big 'circle the wagon' type game as Trojans have won 8 straight in the series. But I see this being a 10pt win for the home team. Like I always say when we take an ugly dog, or in this case, an ugly favorite. If it looks to easy, it won't be. 4* Money Maker USC TROJANS

Taking MARYLAND. Terps, home with revenge in this spot. Rutgers is rarely competitive on the road. Even against a low-level Big 10 team like Maryland, Scarlet Knights just don't have the bodies to compete. Would maybe think this as a flat spot off Michigan. But, it is home-coming. So I can see the Terps really running it up for their fan base especially since they have last years loss hanging over them. 4* Money Maker MARYLAND TERPS

Taking VANDY today. So Florida 2-7 ATS off their LSU game including 6 Straight Up losses. Gators now with 3 straight SEC wins and play in their 3rd road game in 4 weeks. Now, I don't think Vandy is a good team by any stretch of the imagination. Simply a spot-play for me with the home dog and the visitor in a flat-spot. 4* Money Maker VANDERBILT

Taking the ASTROS today. Will gladly grab Verlander in this road dog spot. Guy is 12-2 in 15 road starts this year for Houston. .98 WHIP. I know Boston is a good team. Easily won with them the last 2 games in NY as dogs. But as I faded in Game 1 of that series, I will do it again. I am just not confident in him during October. 4* Money Maker HOUSTON ASTROS

Going to go UNDER the total tonight. Tough place to play. Georgia really hasn't faced this kind of team yet. I lean to LSU with the points in this one. Think they have the speed on defense to really make the Bulldogs work for every yard.

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Taking Ryu and the DODGERS today. Lost here last night. But I like Ryu a lot. Last night we saw 4 LA errors and the best part of Milwaukee, their bullpen, go for 7 innings. And their best guy, Hader, won't be pitching tonight. A pair of other relievers got hit a bit. Ryu has a 1.96 ERA in 4 career post season starts with a .91 WHIP - this season, 1.97 ERA in 15 starts 1.01 WHIP 89Ks in 82 innings. A clear edge on the hill for us today over Miley. Brewers will gladly take 1-1 back to LA. Give me the Dodgers all day. 10* Money Bomb LA DODGERS

Taking the DODGERS. This really approaches the high point of where I will lay a number and not go Run Line. But for just a +120 take back today, I will just go ML on the websites. Look. I like the Brewers team. We had them taking care of the Rockies. And I thought they would win the NL Central. So this is not a surprise. Their pitching, especially the bullpen, has been rock solid. We can talk about how Kershaw has 'bad' post-season numbers. And in the past I have highlighted his poor innings of work. In this spot, I think he can avoid that vs Milwaukee. We will see a steady stream of arms after Chacin from the Brewers. But I don't know if it will be enough to slow down this Dodgers lineup. I put in a small 100 to win 600 bet on LAD to win the World Series back on 10/2 on my Fan Dual app. Thank you NJ sports betting! - I will look for a good value spot on the Brewers when they travel to LA. 5* Best Bet LA DODGERS

Taking the GIANTS tonight. Now. I know you are wondering why we aren't just getting some +130 ML with the G-Men. Well, you should already know that I hate both of these teams. But I don't let my heart or feelings really get in the way of backing teams that make me ill. Plus, these are the Giants. I crashed and burned with them in home dog spot vs the Saints where they failed to show up. Then they rip my heart out last week as they put up a fight vs Carolina. What I am 100% certain of is fading the Eagles. I said this last year after Wentz went down. How could they say he would be ready by the start of the season. It's now mid-October and he still looks out of sync. Their WR situation doesn't help. Nor does the depleted RB field. Home dogs I believe are along the lines of 16-7 so far this NFL season. We have cashed with them plenty of times. Eagles now 1-6-1 ATS last 8 as faves. NYG 6-3 ATS last 9 as division home puppies. Both teams in the proverbial 'must win' spot. But only 1 is the home dog in this bitter rivalry. 5* Best Bet NY GIANTS

Taking COLUMBUS. Will fade Florida in this spot. One. I think the Blue Jackets are a decent team. And two. Panthers have played just once so far. This is game 4 for CBJ. I think early on it is wise to back teams, especially an underdog who is at least getting into the flow of live game play. 4* Money Maker COLUMBUS

Taking COLORADO. I am all for the Sabres being an improved club. And I think they are. But them being a small fave or even money tonight? Not something I am comfortable with right now. Avs took 5-2 loss last time out. I think they take care of business and flip that score. 4* PUCK LINE Money COLORADO AVALANCHE