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The Nevada Wolfpack have played excellent defense during a 2-0 start, holding their opponents to an average of just 57 points. A home game against Pacific should be a defensive battle, as the Tigers can also play strong defense. The under is 12-5 in the Tigers last 17 road games versus a team with a winning home record. The Wolfpack's last two games against teams from the WCC were losses to St. Mary's (68-63) and to BYU (75-42). Nevada has failed to reach the total in five straight against teams with a winning record.

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The Wolverines shot over 54 percent in a 96-82 win over Bowling Green in their first game of the season, and they might shoot out the lights again tonight against Oakland. The Golden Grizzlies are 0-3, and they have given up an average of 85 points in those losses. These two teams haven't played since 2011, but Michigan won that game by a score of 90-80. The over is 5-1 in the Wolverines last six overall, and the over is 11-4 in the Golden Grizzlies last 15 Sunday games. I expect this non-conference game to be another shootout.

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Jesse Schule

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Nevada comes into Hawaii with a 5-0 record, and they are averaging over 32 points per game. They rank 4th nationally in passing, averaging 364 yards per game. They match up against a Hawaii defense that has allowed 30+ points in four straight games. Nevada quarterback Carson Strong is completing over 70 percent of his passes so far with 14 TDS and two INTs. These teams have gone under in seven straight head to head meetings, but the total for tonight's game is far lower than it was in the last three meetings. The over is 6-1 in the Rainbow Warriors last seven home games, and the over is 21-8 in the Rainbow Warriors last 29 games as a home underdog.

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The Bilikens won 15 of their 18 home games last season, and they are bringing back all their starters from last season. They host LSU Saturday, and the Tigers lost six of 10 road games last season, and they also bring back the majority of their starters. The Billikens are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 Saturday games, and 4-1 ATS in their last five home games. The under is 19-7-1 in Billikens last 27 Saturday games, and they allowed just 52 points in their win over SIU on Thursday.

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Everton will host Leeds Saturday, and they will have to manage without several key defenders. Left back Lucas Digne, right back JonJoe Kenny and captain Seamus Coleman are all dealing with injuries. This could be a problem against Leeds, despite the fact that the newly promoted side has just win in their last five matches. It's not for lack of scoring, Leeds has scored 17 goals in nine matches, just two fewer than Everton. Neither side has been great defensively. Only three teams in the Premier League have conceded more goals than Everton, and Leeds is one of those three. Everton hasn't posted a clean sheet since beating Spurs 1-0 in their season opener.

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Texas has won three straight since losing to Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry, and both home games during that span have been low scoring. They host Iowa State Friday, and the total here seems far too high considering these teams have a history of playing low scoring games. Each of the last five head to head meetings have gone under, and not one of those games saw 45 combined points. The under is 15-5-1 in Cyclones last 21 road games, and the under is 22-4 in the Longhorns last 26 home games versus a team with a winning road. The under is 6-1 in the last seven meetings in Texas.

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I had Clemson in their season opener, and here is what I said prior to tip off: "Clemson finished just one game over .500 last season (16-15 overall) and they finished in the middle of the pack in the ACC. They might be a little better this season, returning three of their top four scorers, including leading scorer Aamir Simms." They ended up beating Mississippi State by a score of 53-42, and neither team shot the ball well. Clemson was just 5-of-25 from beyond the arc in the victory. Purdue scored 77 points in a win over Liberty, but shot just 54 percent from the charity stripe. I expect a low score here between two teams capable of playing great defense.

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The Texans defense has been downright awful this season, and only the Seattle Seahawks have allowed more passing yards than Houston. Opponents are averaging over 411 passing yards per game, and here they are in Detroit, playing in a dome against a team that can't run the ball to save their lives. Mathew Stafford wasn't sharp playing hurt against Carolina last week, but I expect him to go off here at home against the Texans. Both these teams are rather pass happy, and each should do their fair share of scoring. There is just something about the Lions on Thanksgiving.

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Alabama has been explosive on offense this season, and their defense has looked a little shaky at times. That's likely why the total for this game is far higher than it was in any of the previous four meetings between these teams. None of those games saw enough combined points to go over this inflated number. Kentucky doesn't have the high powered offense that posed problems for Nick Saban's team earlier this year. After a 41-0 shutout win over Mississippi State, I expect a similar score here at home against the Wildcats. The under is 18-5 in the Wildcats last 23 conference games, and the under is 20-8 in their last 28 road games.

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The Northern Illinois Huskies scored just 10 points in a home loss to Central Michigan last week, and poor quarterback play has limited the Huskies offense. Ross Bowers have just one TD pass in two starts so far, and he's completing just 55% of his pass attempts. Drew Pitt hasn't exactly been lighting it up for Ball State, with two TDs and two picks in two games so far. These two teams have failed to reach the total in three of the last four meetings, and the total for tonight's game is more than five points higher than it was in any of those previous contests.

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The Oregon State Beavers lost their season opener at home to Washington State, and things won't get any easier this week on the road at Washington. It will be a cold and wet Winter night at Husky Stadium, where history hasn't been kind to them. They have lost five straight at Washington, and they are 1-9 straight up in the last 10 head to head meetings. Last year the Huskies won at Corvallis by a score of 19-7. The under is 8-3 in the Huskies last 11 conference games, and they have gone under in four of their last five as a home favorite. The under is 5-1 in the Huskies last six games in the month of November.

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How bad are the Wolverines, and how good are the Badgers? Well my guess is that Michigan isn't quite as bad as they have looked so far, and Wisconsin is getting way too much credit for beating up on Illinois in their only game of the season. Starting QB Graham Mertz threw for 248 yards and five TDs on 20-of-21 passing in his first college start, but before we hand him the Heisman we should consider the opposition. Since losing to Wisconsin, Illinois lost to unranked Purdue, and was blown out by Minnesota. The Purdue QB also put up huge numbers against Illinois, throwing for 371 yards on 83 percent passing with a pair of TDs. Mertz is set to be eligible to play after recovering from Covid, but he wouldn't have had any practice over the last two weeks. His backup is also recovering from Covid, which could set up a chance for the third stringer to come into play. The listed total was well below 50 in each of the last four head to head meetings, and they didn't score more than 51 points combined in any of those games. I expect another close, low scoring game between two conference rivals.

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Northwestern has been dominant defensively, holding opponents to just 12 points per game during a 3-0 start. They will be a slight favorite on the road against Purdue, and the Boilermakers are also undefeated. History favors the Wildcats, who have covered in five straight at Purdue. The road team is 7-1 ATS in the last eight head to head meetings. They have failed to reach the total in five of their last six road games, and when these teams played last year the bookmakers set the total at just 39.

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Despite losing two of their first three games, Iowa has one of the best defenses in the country. They have allowed an average of just 17 points per game so far, and last week they had three INTs against Michigan State. Minnesota QB Tanner Morgan has failed to impress so far this season, throwing for just 600 yards, with three TDs and two INTs. Historically these teams play low scoring games, and seven of the last eight meetings have seen listed totals under 50. The under is 9-3 in the Hawkeyes last 12 conference games, and 10-4-1 in their last 15 games overall. Last year the Hawkeyes won by a score of 23-19.

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The Buffalo Bills scored a whopping 49 points in a win over Northern Illinois in their season opener, despite only converting on 3-of-9 third downs. They ran the ball twice as often as the threw it, and they totaled just 357 yards of offense. Almost half their points came directly as a result of five Huskies turnovers. They host Miami-Ohio this week, and the Red Hawks won their first game at home versus Ball State. These teams have a history of playing low scoring games, especially in Buffalo. With the weather forecast calling for bone-chilling cold temperatures, it might be hard to pile on the points. The total for this game is exactly 10-points higher than it was when the Red Hawks won last year by a score of 34-20. The Redhawks have gone under in six of their last eight overall, and in six straight when coming off a win.

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Manchester City and Liverpool have been the top two teams in the Premier League for the last several seasons, and they meet in Manchester on Sunday. Both teams are on a roll, each undefeated in their last five matches in all competitions. City is coming off a 3-0 win over Olympiakos in the Champions League mid week, while Liverpool won 5-0 at Atalanta. These teams played twice last season, both matches going over with four goals combined. Liverpool allowed just 33 goals in 38 matches last season (less than a goal per game), but they have allowed 15 goals in seven matches so far this season (more than two goals per game). I expect to see some goals here in this match.

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Jesse Schule

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Bayern Munich is still the top dog in Germany, sitting top of the Bundesliga with a +15 goal differential after just six matches. They have scored 15 goals in their last four matches, and they lead the Bundesliga in scoring with 24 goals. Borrussia Dortmund is second in the league in scoring, but with only 13 goals (11 fewer than Bayern). If Bayern has a weakness it's their defense, and that should lead to a high scoring affair between the top two teams in Germany. The last time these two teams faced each other, the final score was 3-2 for Bayern.

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Jesse Schule

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Both the Houston Dynamo and FC Dallas rank near the bottom of MLS in scoring, and recent head to head meetings have been low scoring. Dallas has failed to score a goal in two of it's last three versus Houston, and the Dynamo have scored just three goals in the last three head to head matches. Dallas has gone under in each of it's last five MLS matches, while Houston has gone under in six of it's last eight overall. It's tough to see these teams combining to score more than three goals.

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Jesse Schule

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The Wyomng Cowboys lost 37-34 in overtime at Nevada in Week 1, but that game started out slow with a 10-10 tie at halftime. Levi Williams threw for just 227 yards on 16-of-31 passing with a TD and an INT. The running game was far better, with 128 yards on 35 carries, and two TDs (both by Williams). Hawaii also leaned on it's running game in Week 1, rushing for 323 yards and four TDs in a 34-19 win over Fresno State. With freezing temperatures in Laramie, expect both teams to look to pound the rock here tonight. The under is 6-2 in the Cowboys last eight games overall, and they have gone under in four of their last five at home. The under is 19-7 in the Cowboys last 26 conference games.

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Jesse Schule

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Inter Milan will face Shaktar Donetsk in Champions League play on Tuesday, and the Italian side won by a score of 5-0 at home in the first leg. Shaktar has since won 3-2 at Real Madrid, and between these two teams they have scored a ton of goals in this competition. Inter is coming off a 2-2 draw versus German side Borrussia Monchengladbach, and they have scored 13 goals in five matches in Series A. Shaktar has scored a dozen goals in their last five matches overall, and I fancy them to score a goal or two here in this revenge fixture.

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Jesse Schule

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Game 4 was another slugfest in Texas, with six more home runs in a wild 8-7 win for Tampa Bay. It doesn't seem to matter who is pitching, as even the slightest mistake results in the ball leaving the yard

Between the two teams, 13 different pitchers appeared in Game 4, and both teams bullpens might be limited in Game 5. Both managers might be giving their starters a longer leash here on Sunday.

The over is 13-3 in the last 16 head to head meetings.

Take Over.

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Jesse Schule

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Khabib will look for the submission in this fight, while Gaethje will certainly be looking for a knockout. Gaethje has had 11 consecutive fights ending in a knockout, and when he has lost, he has been knocked out. I don't really expect an upset here, but whoever wins I think it's happening in the first four rounds.

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Jesse Schule

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Manchester United will play at Old Trafford this weekend, and we are expecting to see plenty of goals. Manchester United has scored nine goals in their last four Premier League matches. Chelsea has scored 13 goals in their last five Premier League matches. Chelsea spent a small fortune in the off season acquiring Timo Werner, Kai Havertz and Hakim Ziyech. Scoring goals hasn't been a problem for Chelsea, but defending has been an issue. They conceded three goals in a 3-3 draw versus Southampton in their last league match. The Red Devils have gone over in five straight matches in all competitions.

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Jesse Schule

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We saw another slugfest in Game 2 of the World Series in Texas. The Dodgers and the Rays combined to hit five home runs, scoring a total of 10 runs combined. We expect more of the same in this hitter's park in Game 3.

Walker Buehler will toe the slab for LA, and he's coming off a flawless performance in a win over San Diego. Charlie Morton is also coming off back to back starts with no runs scored.

Neither of these starters are expected to go the distnance, so both teams should get a solid crack at the opposing bullpen.

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Jesse Schule

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The Badgers might have revenge on the mind when they host Illinois in their 2020 season opener, after losing 24-23 at Illinois last year. Wisconsin held a 13-7 lead at halftime in that game, and we might expect another slow start for both these offenses this time around. The Badgers have to replace leading rusher Jonathan Taylor, and their anchor on the offensive line. Illinois has a formidable defense that ranked fourth nationally in forced turnovers in 2019. The under is 5-0 in the Badgers last five games in October, and it looks like another cold and wet night in Madison. Illinois has gone under in five of their last six road games.

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The Dodgers powered past Tampa by a score of 8-3 in Game 1, and we continue to see balls leave the yard in Texas. The pitching matchup for Game 2 features a pair of starters who have been hit relatively hard of late.

Blake Snell will toe the rubber for the Rays, and he's given up seven runs on 15 hits in 14 innings in his last three starts.

The Dodgers hand they ball to Tony Gonsolin, who has allowed 11 runs on 12 hits over 12 1/3 innings in his last three appearances.

These two teams have gone over in five straight meetings.

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Jesse Schule

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Chelsea has stacked their squad with offensive firepower, and after spending a fortune in the transfer market they have certainly scored their fair share of goals. They gave scored 13 times in five matches, but they have also conceded nine goals. Sevilla has been solid on both sides of the ball, and they won last year's Europa League Cup with wins over Manchester United (2-1) and Inter Milan (3-2). I expect to see at least three goals here at Stamford Bridge.

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Jesse Schule

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The Crimson Tide scored 63 points in a win over Ole Miss last week, but the focus was on the 48 points that their defense allowed. We have rarely seen anyone come close to scoring 50 on Alabama in the Nick Saban era, but Ole Miss was torching them with big plays last week. They host Georgia in what is the SEC's Game of the Year on Saturday, and I don't think the Bulldogs offense will present the same challenges as Ole Miss. Stetson Bennett has been solid for Georgia, but with a pedestrian 63% completion percentage and five TDs in three starts. He doesn't really look like a guy who can take advantage of a suspect Alabama secondary. Alabama beat Georgia 35-28 in the SEC Championship Game in 2018 (most recent meeting) and UGA has lost five straight against the Tide dating back to 2007. Five of the last six meetings have gone over the total.

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The Merseyside Derby has been very one-sided for decades, but this Saturday's match between Liverpool and Everton is a little different. So far it's Everton sitting top of the table in the Premier League, and they have scored 12 goals in just four matches. The defending champions have struggled on defense so far, allowing 11 goals in four matches. They haven't had any trouble scoring goals, with 11 in four matches. I am going to go out on a limb and predict an exact score of 2-2.

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Jesse Schule

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Game 1 of this series was a pitcher's duel between Walker Buehler and Max Fried, but Game 2 features a pair of average starters in a hitter's park, and the total looks a little low.

Tony Gonsolin will fill in for scheduled starter Clayton Kershaw, and the 26 year old will be making his first appearance of the post-season. He allowed six runs on 10 hits over 11 innings in his last two starts.

The Braves hand the ball to Ian Anderson who hasn't allowed a run in the post-season. He did allow six runs on 11 hits over 10 1/3 innings in his last two regular season starts.

The over is 12-5-1 in Braves last 18 playoff games as an underdog.

Take Over.

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Jesse Schule

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Mike Leach made plenty of noise in his first game in the SEC, beating the LSU Tigers in Baton Rouge by a score of 44-34. KJ Costello threw for 623 yards and five TDs on 36-of-60 passing in the win. They came crashing back down to earth last week in a home loss to Arkansas, and Costello threw for 313 yards and was picked off three times with just one TD pass. It won't get any easier on the road in a rain storm in Lexington this week. The Wildcats are 0-2, and desperate to turn things around. The under is 14-4 in the Wildcats last 18 conference games, and these teams have failed to reach the total in four of the last five head to head meetings. I expect the Wildcats to establish the run and try to keep the ball out of the hands of this Air Raid offense.

Take Under.

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Jesse Schule

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The Gators are off to an impressive start, with a pair of double digit wins and scoring a combined 89 points. As well as they have played on offense, their defense has allowed 35 to Ole Miss and 24 to South Carolina. Kyle Trask is an early Heisman Favorite with 10 TDs and just on INT so far. The Aggies opened the season with a lackluster win over Vanderbilt, and then Alabama dropped 52 on them last week. The over is 12-3-1 in the Gators last 16 road games, and the over is 8-1 in their last nine games as a road favorite. The Aggies have gone over in four straight as a home underdog, and I expect another high score here this week.

Take Over.

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Jesse Schule

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Nick Foles was the savior for the Eagles when Carson Wentz was injured a couple years ago, beating Tom Brady and the Patriots in a high scoring Super Bowl slugfest. His tenure in Jacksonville wasn't quite as successful, eventually losing the job to Gardiner Minshew. He looked like vintage Nick Foles in Chicago's win over Atlanta, but regressed back to bad Nick Foles in their loss against the Colts. The Bears have one of the least talented backfields in the NFL, which is one reason why they ran the ball just 16 times and attempted 42 passes last week. Foles threw for 249 yards with a TD and an INT in a losing effort. He faces a Bucs defense that ranks 2nd in the NFL in opponent rushing yards, and has five INTs in their first four games. Foles got the better of Brady the last time these veterans faced off, but he's facing an uphill battle here tonight. My money is on the Bucs in a high scoring game.

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Jesse Schule

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The Yankees are a team designed to win games with their bats, and they haven't disappointed. The bats have scored 18 runs in the first three games, but the pitching staff hasn't been doing it's job.

They turn to the back of the rotation tonight, and we have every reason to expect the same result. The last time Jordan Montgomery faced the Rays he failed to complete an inning, allowing four runs on five hits. The Rays look like they will use an opener and lean on their bullpen.

The Yankees have gone over in six straight playoff games.

Take Over.

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Jesse Schule

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To say that the ball has been carrying well at Dodgers Stadium would be an understatement. Neither pitcher today inspires much confidence that they can reverse the trend of home runs in this series.

Greinke allowed five runs on eight hits including a pair of home runs in five innings in his last start in this ballpark.

Frankie Montas allowed five runs on seven hits including three home runs in four innings in his last start at Chavez Ravine.

We saw five home runs in the first five innings in LA yesterday.

Take Over.

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Jesse Schule

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The 3-0 Packers and the 0-3 Falcons might be more similar than they are different. They are both averaging 30 or more points per game, and they have both allowed opponents to score more than 28 points per game. The bookmakers are expecting to see another high scoring affair here in Green Bay on Monday night, but the Packers are going to be shorthanded without their two top wide receivers. This presents an opportunity for Marquez Vadles-Scantling and Aaron Jones to play a bigger role in the passing game. I am expecting both teams to get their share of points, and Valdes-Scantling and Jones to fill the stat sheet.

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The knee jerk reaction to the news that Cam Newton tested positive for Covid-19 has pushed the line for this game up by 4-5 points. I am not sure we should count out the Patriots, and history tells us that Bill Belichick might just have a few tricks up his sleeve. Most of you probably remember that Jimmy Garroppolo and Jacoby Brissett stepped in back in 2016, helping New England win three of their first four games despite Tom Brady's absence. But many of you may have forgotten that Belichick won 11 games with Matt Cassell back in 2008. The Chiefs strength is their pass defense, and the strategy for beating Kansas City remains the same. Pound away with the run, and try to keep the ball out of the hands of Patrick Mahomes. I expect the Patriots to make a game of it.

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Jesse Schule

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North Carolina hasn't played since opening the season with a 31-6 win over Syracuse three weeks ago. That game was even closer than the final score would indicate. The Tar Heels scored just 10 points in the first three quarters of that game. They will be a double digit road favorite at Boston College, an the Eagles are off to an impressive start. Boston College won 26-6 on the road at Duke in Week 1, and followed up with a 24-21 win over Texas State. Boston college has failed to reach the total in five straight overall, and they have gone over in four straight as an underdog. The Tar heels have gone under in four of their last five as a favorite.

Take Under.

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Leeds United has had no trouble scoring goals since their return to the Premier League, finding the back of the net eight times in three matches. They haven't had much success stopping opponents from scoring, allowing seven goals in those games. Manchester City has also struggled on defense, coming off an ugly 5-2 loss to Leicester City. This will be just the third Premier League match of the season for City, and they have gone over in four straight matches in all competitions. The over is also 4-1 in their last five matches versus Leeds.

Take Over.

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Jesse Schule

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What did we learn in Game 1? We learned that the Heat simply can't stop LeBron James and Anthony Davis. If they play the same style, they will lose the next three games and go out in a sweep. The only way the Heat can have a chance at beating LA is to completely change their strategy. The need to accept the fact that their best effort on defense isn't going to be good enough, and put all their efforts into outscoring LA. That means more three point shooting, a faster pace, and more minutes for their young shooters who are a liability on defense. Both these teams have gone over in four of their last five overall, yet this total has been bet down a few points since it opened. I'll go with the over.

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Both the first two games of this series have been high scoring, and San Diego is running out of pitchers for Game 3. If they keep scoring runs, it might not matter who pitches.

Jack Flaherty will toe the slab for St. Louis, and he hasn't been the same pitcher in 2020 that he was in 2019. He has an ERA of 9.45 on the road, and he's 1-2 with an 8.36 ERA in his last three appearances.

PETCO used to be the most notorious pitcher's park in the majors, but boy have things changed.

Take Over.

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Jesse Schule

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After a pitcher's duel in Game 1 in Atlanta, I expect more scoring here in Game 2. This is a hitter's park, and five of the final seven games of the regular season in Atlanta saw nine or more runs scored.

Ian Anderson will toe the slab for the Braves, and he allowed five runs on nine hits in 8 2/3 innings in his last two appearances at home.

The Reds hand the ball to Louis Castillo, who has pitched better at home than he has on the road. He was just 2-5 with a 4.12 ERA in seven starts on the road.

Atlanta has hit him hard, batting a combined .388 over 47 at bats in previous meetings.

Take Over.

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Jesse Schule

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The Tampa Bay Lightning lead the Stanley Cup Final 3-2, and they can clinch here in Game 6 tonight. Tampa was the highest scoring team in the NHL during the regular season, averaging 3.47 goals per game. Both starting goaltenders have played well overall, but have started to look fatigued in recent games. These teams have a history of playing high scoring games, the over is 17-5-4 in the last 26 meetings. I'll take plus money on the over in this elimination game.

Take Over.

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Jesse Schule

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This historic fight features two undefeated fighters that have never been knocked out. Isreal Adesanya is a technical fighter, that isn't known to be the best finisher. He's seen three of his last four fights go the distance, including three rounds against a 45 year old Anderson Silva. Adensanya is the favorite, but Costa isn't going to be an easy opponent. He's won 13 fights, 11 of those by knockout. His last fight though was a unanimous decision against Yoel Romero. I would be suprised to see either fighter end this fight early.

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Jesse Schule

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Georgia Tech is in their second year since abandoning the Triple-Option offense, and as expected there have been some growing pains. Freshman QB Jeff Sims has thrown twice as many picks (4) as TDs (2) through the first two weeks. The Yellow Jackets come into Syracuse as a rather dubious looking favorite, and the Orange haven't been too bad defensively. In Week 1 they held North Carolina to just 10 points heading into the fourth quarter, before being outscored 21-0 in the final frame. Last week they lost 20-7 at Pittsburgh. The under is 8-3-1 in the Orange's last 12 games as a home underdog.

Take Under.

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Jesse Schule

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The Braves won 5-4 in Game 1 of this home series versus Miami, but I expect a higher score in Game 2 on Tuesday.

Jose Urena will toe the slab for the Fish, and he hasn't missed many bats this season. He's allowed 11 runs on 14 hits and nine walks over 15 innings in his last three appearances.

The Braves hand the ball to Bryse Wilson, who makes his first Major League start. He's allowed six runs on 10 hits and six walks in just 7 2/3 innings in four relief appearances.

The Braves have seen plenty of Urena, and they have hit a combined .296 over 160 at bats.

Take Over.

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Jesse Schule

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The Raiders offense was firing on all cylinders in Week 1, totaling 34 points on 372 total yards. Josh Jacobs scored three TDs, running for 93 yards on 25 carries. Derek Carr had a clean game, throwing for 239 yards and a TD without turning the ball over. The Raiders won seven games last season, and five of those seven wins came at home. They were not very good defensively, and based on their performance in Week 1 their defense is still a big concern. The Raiders are 6-2 ATS in their last eight games as a home underdog, and the over is 16-7 in the Saints last 23 games in September.

Take Over.

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Jesse Schule

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The last time the Braves played in Atlanta they scored a franchise record 29 runs. They are back home to face the Marlins Monday, and I expect another high score.

Trevor Rogers will toe the slab for the Fish, and he hasn't missed many bats lately. The 22 year old has allowed 13 runs on 16 hits over 12 innings in his last three appearances.

The Braves hand the ball to Huascar Ynoa, who was rocked for six runs in just 2 1/3 innings in his last home start. He owns an ERA of 8.59 in three appearances at home this season.

The Braves rank 2nd in the major leagues in scoring with 303 runs.

Take Over.

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Jesse Schule

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Liverpool were quite fortunate in their opening match versus Leeds United, winning by a score of 4-3. They were given a pair of penalties in the match, otherwise they could have ended up on the wrong side of a high scoring game. They have their work cut out for them here on Sunday, facing a stacked lineup after Chelsea's summer spending spree. New addition Timo Werner has already been making an impact. He draw a penalty in a 3-1 win over Brighton last weekend. The last time these teams met head to head it was Liverpool winning 5-3, but Chelsea has scored eight goals in the last four meetings. Three of those games went over the total.

Take Over.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Over 206.

I bet the under in Game 2, and it just barely hit landing on 207. The Celtics scored 60 points in the first half, and then once again they fell apart late. This is turning out to be a ratings nightmare for the league, and everyone outside of Miami is hoping and praying Boston can come back and make this a series again. A few favorable calls and a few more trips to the free throw line wouldn't be much of a suprise in Game 3. Miami keeps getting their points, and they are now 10-1 in the playoffs. They have averaged 112 points in those games, failing to score 100 or more just once. The over is 26-12 in Miami's last 38 games following a straight up win. These teams have only gone over in one of the last six meetings, when the Heat won in overtime in Game 1. That being said, five of those six games saw more than 206 points.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

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This is an 8* play on Over.

The Nuggets are a ratings nightmare for the NBA, denying everyone the Clippers vs Lakers Western Conference Final that we waited for all season. Not only did they come back and win three straight after trailing the Clippers 3-1 in the series, they trailed by double digits in Game 7. The Nuggets shot over 49 percent from the field in Game 7 versus the Clippers, but it's hard to imagine they won't be set up for a let down in Game 1 versus the Lakers. After defeating the Jazz in a low scoring Game 7 in the first round, they lost Game 1 of their series versus the Clippers by a score of 120-97. Other than two low scoring Game 7s, Denver has seen 10 of their 12 playoff games go over the total of 210. The Lakers are averaging over 114 points per game in these playoffs, and the over is 20-7-2 in their last 29 meetings versus Denver.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Under.

Here is what I said prior to Game 1: "You know the story.. defense wins championships. The Celtics certainly have been playing some defense, allowing the fewest points per game (100) of any team in this year's playoffs. The Heat are right behind them, allowing 103 points per game (2nd) so far this post-season. These teams have a history of battling hard against each other, and seven of the last 10 head to head meetings have gone under the total. The Heat have failed to reach the total in seven of their last 10 overall, while Boston has gone under in eight of it's last nine overall. Expect no easy buckets in Game 1." A late collapse by the Celtics allowed the Heat to force OT, and the total went well over. I expect a tighter defensive game here in Game 2.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Over.

Game 1 of this series was low scoring, with Houston winning by a score of 4-1. We can expect a higher score in Game 2 with both teams turning to the back end of the rotation.

Kyle Gibson will toe the rubber for the Rangers, and he's had a brutal season. Gibson has lost five straight starts, and he allowed five or more runs in four of those appearances.

The Astros hand the ball to Lance McCullers, who has had his struggles as well. The 26 year old has allowed 11 runs on 15 hits over his last 11 innings pitched.

The over is 14-5-1 in the Rangers last 20 games as a road underdog.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Under.

You know the story.. defense wins championships. The Celtics certainly have been playing some defense, allowing the fewest points per game (100) of any team in this year's playoffs. The Heat are right behind them, allowing 103 points per game (2nd) so far this post-season. These teams have a history of battling hard against each other, and seven of the last 10 head to head meetings have gone under the total. The Heat have failed to reach the total in seven of their last 10 overall, while Boston has gone under in eight of it's last nine overall. Expect no easy buckets in Game 1.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Over.

In case you haven't noticed, scoring is up in major league baseball. Just the other day the Braves scored a record high 29 runs in a win over Miami. Atlanta is now the highest scoring team in baseball this season.

Jorge Lopez will toe the slab for the Orioles in Game 1, and he's allowed 11 runs on a dozen hits in his last three appearances.

The Braves hand the ball to Touki Toussaint, who has allowed 11 runs on eight hits and nine walks over eight innings in his last three appearances.

The over is 10-2-3 in the Braves last 15 overall.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Under.

The Stars lead the series 2-1, and we have seen all three games go under the total. Both goalies have recorded shutouts, and another low score is expected in Game 4. Here is what I said prior to Game 2: "The Vegas Golden Knights and the Dallas Stars were each lighting up the scoreboard just last week, but as they have advanced to the conference finals the trend of high scores has faded. The Knights offense cooled off in a big way against Vancouver, and they could only manage 2 goals on 130 shots against Vancouver's backup goaltender Thatcher Demko over a four game span. If you take away the empty net goals they scored in Game 7, they have scored just one goal in their last three games overall. They have gone under in five of their last six Conference Finals games, and the under is 21-7-1 in the Golden Knights last 29 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 days situation."

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse

This is an 8* play on the Over.

The White Sox have won six of their last seven, behind one of the top five offenses in the major leagues. We should expect a high score against the Tigers tonight.

Michael Fulmer will toe the slab for the Tigers, and he's been roughed up in most of his appearances this year. Even when he does have a rare strong performance, he hasn't yet pitched into the 4th inning while on a pitch count.

The Sox send Reynaldo Lopez to the mound, and he doesn't miss many bats. Lopez has allowed nine runs on 14 hits over 9 2/3 innings this season.

This game could go to the bullpens early.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Over.

The Phillies scored 11 runs in just seven innings in Game 1 of yesterday's double-header. I expect to see plenty of runs here in Saturday's game.

Jose Urena will toe the slab for the Marlins, and he's coming off a poor season debut. The 29 year old allowed three runs on four hits in five innings in a no decision at Atlanta. He walked three and had just two srtrikeouts in that game.

The Phillies hand the ball to Spencer Howard, who will be looking for his second win of the season. He's allowed six runs on 14 hits over 12 2/3 innings while losing two of his last three starts.

Philly has the third best on base percentage in the majors.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Over.

The Texans were eliminated from last year's playoffs in a 51-31 loss to the Chiefs. They opened up an early 24-0 lead, only to trail 28-21 at halftime. The Chiefs offense is as unstoppable as we have ever seen, and last year they score 40 points in Week 1. They scored 38 points in their first game of the pre-season last year, so expecting them to get off to a slow start might be misguided. The over is 5-0 in the Chiefs last five season openers, and the over is 6-1 in the Chiefs last seven games in September.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Under.

This series is tied 1-1, and we have seen just four goals in two games. Both goalies have recorded shutouts, and another low score is expected in Game 3. Here is what I said prior to Game 2: "The Vegas Golden Knights and the Dallas Stars were each lighting up the scoreboard just last week, but as they have advanced to the conference finals the trend of high scores has faded. The Knights offense cooled off in a big way against Vancouver, and they could only manage 2 goals on 130 shots against Vancouver's backup goaltender Thatcher Demko over a four game span. If you take away the empty net goals they scored in Game 7, they have scored just one goal in their last three games overall. They have gone under in five of their last six Conference Finals games, and the under is 21-7-1 in the Golden Knights last 29 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 days situation."

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse

This is an 8* play on the over.

The Braves scored a record high 29 runs at home versus Miami on Wednesday, and they rank 3rd in the majors in runs scored. Washington owns the 3rd best team batting average in the majors, and we should expect a slugfest in the nation's capital tonight.

Robbie Erlin will toe the slab for Atlanta, and he's still looking for an elusive "W" in 2020. He's been torched for nine runs on 10 hits in eight innings in his last two road starts.

The Nats hand the ball to Austin Voth, who has also struggled. The 28 year old has allowed five or more runs in five or fewer innings in four straight starts.

He allowed five runs on nine hits in four innings in a home win over the Braves a few weeks ago.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Under.

The Celtics have the defending champions on the ropes, and given that this is an elimination game for Toronto, we should expect a hard fought defensive battle. Every game in this series so far has gone under, and I don't see either of these teams lossening up the defense in Game 6. I said this prior to Game 3: "The Raptors had a poor showing in Game 1, hitting just 36.9 percent of their shots from the field. After closer examination it was a poor first quarter, and the remainder of the game was nearly even. They improved only slightly in Game 2, hitting 40 percent from the field. I can't see any reason to expect these teams to loosen up the defense in Game 4, we should see another low score. That has been the trend when these teams meet, with seven of the last nine meetings going under. The under is 8-1 in the Celtics last nine overall, and the under is 15-3 in Celtics last 18 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. The under is 12-4 in Raptors last 16 overall, and the under is 17-5-1 in Raptors last 23 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points."

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Under.

The Vegas Golden Knights and the Dallas Stars were each lighting up the scoreboard just last week, but as they have advanced to the conference finals the trend of high scores has faded. The Knights offense cooled off in a big way against Vancouver, and they could only manage 2 goals on 130 shots against Vancouver's backup goaltender Thatcher Demko over a four game span. If you take away the empty net goals they scored in Game 7, they have scored just one goal in their last three games overall. They have gone under in five of their last six Conference Finals games, and the under is 21-7-1 in the Golden Knights last 29 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 days situation.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse

This is an 8* play on the Over.

Despite their poor overall record, the Mets lead the league in team batting average (.276), and they have no trouble scoring runs.

John Means will toe the slab for Baltimore in Game 1 in New York, and that's good news for the Mets. The left-hander is 0-2 with an 8.31 ERA in his last four starts.

The Mets hand the ball to Michael Wacha, who has also had his struggles. He's allowed 15 runs on 23 hits over 15 innings in his last four appearances.

The Orioles team batting average of .261 is good enough for 7th overall in the majors.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Over.

The White Sox are the highest scoring team in the majors, coming into Pittsburgh off a four game sweep at Kansas City. The Pirates offense isn't much to speak of, but they have won three of their last six overall.

Dylan Cease will toe the slab for the Sox, and he's been solid for the Southsiders. That said he's allowed at least two runs in four of his last five starts, and he doesn't go deep into games.

The Pirates hand the ball to Joe Musgrove, who has been hit hard this season. He's been torched for 10 runs in his last 12 innings pitched, and he's 0-4 on the season.

The White Sox are batting a combined .398 over 47 at bats against Musgrove.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Over.

The Tigers beat the Twins by a score of 10-8 on Sunday afternoon, and a Monday matinee might be another slugfest.

Michael Fulmer will toe the slab for the Tigers, and he's been limited to no more than three innings in all of his starts this season. He has allowed 10 runs in his last four appearances.

The Twins hand the ball to Michael Pineda, who was sharp in his season debut last week. He allowed two runs in the first inning, but then settled down in a win over Chicago.

The Tigers have gone over in each of Fulmer's last four starts versus teams with a winning record.

Take OVER.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on the Under.

The Rockets shocked the Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinal, but history tells us we can expect them to bounce back in Game 2. They lost Game 1 in their first round series versus Portland, and responded with a strong defensive effort in Game 2, holding the Blazers to just 88 points. The Rockets have a reputation for playing high scoring games, but they have gone under in six of their last seven as an underdog. The under is 11-2 in the Rockets last 13 games playing on 1 days rest. The Lakers have gone under in five of their last six off a double digit home loss. These teams have gone under in four of the last five head to head meetings.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Over.

The Jays have won two of three in this series at Fenway, and both the first two games went over the total. I expect another high score in Game 4 tonight.

Ryan Weber will toe the slab for the Sox, and he's coming off a string of poor performances. He allowed three runs on three hits and a walk in just 2 2/3 innings in a loss to Toronto just last week.

The Jays hand the ball to Chase Anderson, who has been solid but has poor numbers against Boston. The Red Sox are batting a combined .292 over 62 at bats verssus Anderson.

The Red Sox have gone over in five of their last six home games.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a Free play on Over.

The Pirates host the Reds in Game 3 of this home series Saturday, and we expect this game to be a slugfest.

Trevor Williams will toe the slab for the home team, and he was roughed up in his last two starts. He gave up 13 runs on 16 hits over 10 innings in losses at Chicago and Milwaukee. He hasn't had a lost of success against the Reds, Cincinnati is batting combined .332 over 127 at bats against him.

The Reds hand the ball to Anthony Desclafani, who is also coming in off some poor performances. He's allowed 18 runs on 19 hits over his last 10 innings pitched. The Pirates are batting .388 over a combined 97 at bats versus Desclafani.

These two teams have gone over in five of the last seven head to head meetings.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Under.

The Raptors had a poor showing in Game 1, hitting just 36.9 percent of their shots from the field. After closer examination it was a poor first quarter, and the remainder of the game was nearly even. They improved only slightly in Game 2, hitting 40 percent from the field. I can't see any reason to expect these teams to loosen up the defense in Game 4, we should see another low score. That has been the trend when these teams meet, with seven of the last nine meetings going under. The under is 8-1 in the Celtics last nine overall, and the under is 15-3 in Celtics last 18 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. The under is 12-4 in Raptors last 16 overall, and the under is 17-5-1 in Raptors last 23 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Under.

The #1 seed Milwaukee Bucks find themselves down 0-2 after losing 116-114 in Game 2. The final score soared well past the listed number, but perhaps it was closer than you think. With under two minutes to play in the game, the score was 110-102, and under bettors still had 10 points to work with. They went on to score 18 points in the final minute and 45 seconds, when they could have easily scored 8-10 or even fewer during that span. Despite some excellent defense by Miami, and the Bucks facing a must win situation, the total for Game 3 hasn't come down at all. These teams have failed to reach the total in seven of the last 10 meetings, and the Heat have gone under in four of their last five in the Conference Semifinals.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Under.

The Raptors had a poor showing in Game 1, hitting just 36.9 percent of their shots from the field. After closer examination it was a poor first quarter, and the remainder of the game was nearly even. They improved only slightly in Game 2, hitting 40 percent from the field. I can't see any reason to expect these teams to loosen up the defense in Game 3, we should see another low score. That has been the trend when these teams meet, with five of the last seven meetings going under. The under is 7-1 in the Celtics last eight overall, and the under is 14-3 in Celtics last 17 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. The under is 11-4 in Raptors last 15 overall, and the under is 17-5-1 in Raptors last 23 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Over.

The Padres lead the major leagues in runs scored, and their potent offense gets a crack as a struggling Angels pitcher tonight.

Julio Teheran will toe the slab for LA, and he's winless in five starts. He has been torched for 11 runs on 16 hits in 13 innings in his last three appearances.

The Padres hand the ball to Dinelson Lamet, who has solid numbers but has been far from perfect. He's walked six and allowed five runs on seven hits in 10 innings in his last two appearances.

The over is 19-6-3 in the Padres last 28 interleague games.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Under in Game 7.

We saw some strong defensive play in Game 6, with the Thunder recording the upset by a score of 104-100. Expect more of the same in a winner takes all Game 7. Last night's Game 7 between Utah and Denver ended with a final score of 80-78, going under by more than 60 points. The under is 48-21-1 in the Thunder's last 70 games as an underdog. The under is 9-3 in the Rockets last 12 games following a straight up loss, and they have failed to reach the total in nine of their last 13 overall. We expect every possession to be a war, with no easy buckets.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Over.

The Twins will be the favorite at home in Game 3 versus the White Sox, but Chicago is a formidable opponent. The White Sox are batting a major league best .270, and they have won five of their last seven.

Reynaldo Lopez will toe the slab for the Sox, and he's struggled of late. Lopez (0-1, 9.00 ERA) has allowed eight runs on 10 hits in eight innings in three appearances. The Twins are batting a combined .304 in 100 at bats against him.

The Twins hand the ball to Jose Berrios, who has been rather hit and miss this season. The White Sox torched him for five runs on seven hits in four innings in his season debut last month. 

These teams have gone over in four of the last five head to head meetings.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Under 218.

The Raptors will look to improve on a poor showing in Game 1, hitting just 36.9 percent of their shots from the field. After closer examination it was a poor first quarter, and the remainder of the game was nearly even. If Game 2 is set to be anything like Game 1, we should see another low score. That has been the trend when these teams meet, with four of the last six meetings going under. The under is 6-1 in the Celtics last seven overall, and the under is 13-3 in Celtics last 16 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. The under is 10-4 in Raptors last 14 overall, and the uder is 16-5-1 in Raptors last 22 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Under 223.5.

The Miami Heat were the only team in the Eastern Conference to win a regular season series versus Milwaukee. These teams are both among the top defensive sides in the NBA, and seven of the last 10 meetings have fallen short of the number. Three of the four games Miami played in the first round fell well short of the number of 223.5, and the under is 13-6-2 in Bucks last 21 versus a team with a winning straight up record. The Bucks averaged 116 points per game in their series versus Orlando, a few points fewer than their regular season average. I expect points to be even harder to come by against the Heat.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Over 11.5.

The Nationals won Game 1 in Boston by a score of 10-2, and we expect Game 2 to be another slugfest.

Anibal Sanchez will toe the slab for the Nationals, and he's coming off his first win of the season. He hasn't had a lot of success against Boston in previous meetings. The Red Sox are batting a combined .414 over 55 at bats versus Sanchez.

The Red Sox will turn to their taxi squad for today's starter, and 30 year old Chris Mazza will make just his second career start. He was torched for four runs on eight hits in three innings in his debut.

The Red Sox rank dead last in the major leagues with a team ERA of 6.05.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a Free play on Under 9.

The Astros will host Oakland Saturday, after games on Thursday and Friday were boycotted to protest social injustice.

Zack Greinke will toe the slab for Houston, and he has been dominant so far this season. Greinke has allowed just one run over 14 1/3 innings in two home starts.

The A's hand the ball to Frankie Montas, who has owned Houston in previous starts. The Astros have hit just .167 over a combined 85 at bats against him.

Four of the last five head to head meetings have gone under.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Over 5.5.

Both the first two games of this series went over the total, and the Stars have gone over in four of their last five overall. Joe Pavelski (Dallas) and Nathan MacKinnon (Colorado) are tied for the playoff goal scoring lead. The Avs have gone over in each of their last five games, and losing their starting goaltender isn't going to help. Phillip Grubauer was among the league leaders with a GAA of 1.87 this post-season, and his replacement Pavel Francouz has been lit up since stepping in. The over is 9-3-1 in the Avs last 13 Conference Semifinals games, and there is every reason to expect Game 3 to look a lot like Games 1 & 2.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Over 9.5.

The Diamondbacks have lost seven straight, and they have a tough matchup here against Colorado tonight.

Robbie Ray will toe the slab for Arizona, and he's been beaten up by the Rockies in his career. He's had 18 starts against Colorado, and the Rockies are batting a combined .335 against him.

The Rockies hand the ball to Jon Gray, who has been just as bad in his starts against Arizona. The D'Backs have hit a combined .372 over 144 at bats versus Gray.

The over is 4-1 in the last five head to head meetings between these teams.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Over 9.5.

The Tigers won Game 1 of this series by a score of 7-1, but we can expect Game 2 to be a real slugfest.

Michael Fulmer will toe the slab for the Tigers, and he's really struggling this season. He hasn't gone more than three innings in any of his four starts, and he's allowed a whopping 12 runs in just 11 innings.

The Cubs will hand the ball to Jon Lester, who has been lit up in back to back starts. Lester is 3-6 with a 5.67 ERA in 12 career starts against the Tigers.

The Cubs have gone over in eight of their last 11 at Detroit.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Under 9.5.

Lucas Giolito tossed a no hitter in a 4-0 win over the Pirates yesterday, and Pittsburgh ranks 29th in the major leagues in runs scored. Chances are that they will struggle again here against Dallas Keuchel today.

Keuchel (4-2, 2.65 ERA) allowed a run on six hits over eight innings in a win at Wrigley his last time out. He's 2-1 with a 2.50 ERA in three home starts.

The Pirates hand the ball to Trevor Williams, who hasn't allowed more than three runs in any of his five starts this season. The White Sox have failed to reach the total in nine of their last 11 interleague home games.

The under is 6-2 in the Pirates last eight at Chicago.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Under.

All three games in this series have gone under, and that hasn't really moved the needle with bookmakers keeping the total on the same number. After a terrible shooting performance in Game 1, the Lakers have turned up the defensive intensity and focused on high percentage shots. LeBron wants to muddy it up a little, knowing it's not a good idea to get into a shootout with Dame and the Blazers. The under is 11-5 in the Lakers last 16 games as a favorite, and they have failed to reach the total in 10 of their last 14 overall. The under is 4-1 in the Blazers last five Conference Quarterfinals games, and they have failed to reach the total in four straight as an underdog.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Under 9.

After both of the first two games of this series went under, Game 3 on Sunday afternoon is shaping up to be a real pitcher's duel.

Dylan Bundy will toe the slab for LA, and he's already beat Oakland twice this season. He went 13 2/3 innings, allowing one run on seven hits with 17 strikeouts in those games.

The A's hand the ball to Frankie Montas, who is 1-1 with a 1.69 ERA in three home starts. One of those games was against LA, and he went only four innings, allowing a run on three hits with five strikeouts.

The under is 10-4 in the Athletics last 14 games following a loss.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

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This is an 8* play on Over 9.5.

The Pirates picked up a rare win in Game 1 of this home series versus Milwaukee, and I expect Game 2 to be a real slugfest.

Derek Holland will toe the slab for Pittsburgh, and he's been lit up in recent starts. Holland was torched for nine runs on 13 hits (five of those left the park) in five innings in a loss to the Tigers in his last start.

The Brewers hand the ball to Josh Lindblom, who has allowed nine runs on 10 hits and six walks in his last nine innings of work.

The Brewers have gone over in five of their last six versus left-handed starters.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Over 5.

Game 4 of this series was a thriller with the Stars winning 5-4 in overtime. Both goaltenders saw a lot of rubber, and I think we could see another shootout in Game 6. The over is 9-3-1 in the Flames last 13 games as an underdog, and the over is 11-4-1 in the Flames last 16 games playing on 1 days rest. The over is 7-4-4 in the Stars last 15 Conference Quarterfinals games. Special teams could play a role, as both teams scored twice on the power play in Game 4.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Over 9.

The Giants actually have two more win than the Angels this season, yet they are a home dog versus LA tonight.

The pitching matchup here isn't all that key, as neither Kevin Gausman or Jose Saurez inspire much confidence. Saurez was 2-6 with a 7.11 ERA in 19 games (15 starts) with the Angels last season. Gausman is 2-3 with a 5.15 ERA in six career starts against the Angels.

The Giants have won outright in seven of their last nine versus LA, and the over is 10-0-1 in the Angels last 11 interleague games.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Over 8.

The Mariners are one of the least talented teams in the majors, but they upset the Dodgers by score of 6-4 in Game 1 in Seattle. We see a super low total here in Game 2, and I think the value is betting over the low number.

Clayton Kershaw will toe the slab for LA, and he was once considered the best in the business. He's still capable of delivering a dominant performance, but overall he's a shell of his former self.

The Mariners will hand the ball to Yusei Kickhuchi, who has struggled at times so far. He allowed four runs on six hits in 5 2/3 innings in an 8-4 home loss to Colorado his last time out.

The Dodgers have gone over in five straight as a road favorite.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Over 8.5.

The Indians might be a little distracted by off field issues, but they have won three straight.

Carlos Carrasco will toe the slab for the Tribe in Game 1 versus Pittsburgh, and he's off to a solid start. He hasn't allowed more than three runs in any of his starts so far. He has however walked nine batters in his last 10 innings pitched.

The Pirates hand the ball to a rookie, who is making his second big league start. They can use all the help they can get, ranking 27th in the majors with a team ERA of 5.55.

The Pirates are 1-10 in their last 11 interleague games.

Take Over

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Over 5.

This series is tied at 2-2, and Game 4 was a thriller with the Stars winning 5-4 in overtime. Both goaltenders saw a lot of rubber, and I think we could see another shootout in Game 5. The over is 9-2-1 in the Flames last 12 games as an underdog, and the over is 11-3-1 in the Flames last 15 games playing on 1 days rest. The over is 7-3-4 in the Stars last 14 Conference Quarterfinals games. Special teams could play a role, as both teams scored twice on the power play in Game 4.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on under 222.

The defending champions played 24 playoff games last season, and only five of those games saw more than 222 points. In their first round series versus Orlando all five games fell well short of that number. They come into the first round of this year's playoffs as the biggest favorite on the board, and they boast the NBA's #1 ranked defense. The Raptors were one of few teams (if not the only team) that played low scoring games in the bubble. The under is 7-2 in Toronto's last nine overall.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Over 2.5.

Inter Milan finished just one point behind Series A Champions Juventus this season, and they scored 81 goals in 38 matches. They are coming off a 2-1 win over German club Bayern Leverkusen, and they will be a favorite in today's matchup versus Shahktar Donetsk. The Ukrainians can certainly score, they have tallied 14 goals while going 4-0-1 in their last five matches. They have also conceded six goals in those games. We've seen the officials quick to call penalties here in recent Europa matches, as was the case in yesterday's match. We expect a high score here in this Semifinal.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Over 2.5 rounds.

The first fight ended with Cormier recording a knockout in the first round, but Stipe was better prepared in the second figtht and won by KO in the fourth round. Here in the third fight, there are no secrets. Both fighters know what to expect from on and other, so I expect to see a defensive battle in the early rounds. In 24 professional fights, Cormier has been knocked out only once. Stipe has been knocked out twice in 22 professional fights. This should be a war.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Over.

The Mariners gave up 11 runs in a loss at Houston on Friday, and another slugfest is expected Saturday.

Nick Margevicius will toe the slab for Seattle, and all three of his appearances have been brief. Another brief outing would mean that the Mariners bullpen plays a key role. Seattle ranks 28th in the majors with a team ERA of 5.85.

The Astros hand the ball to Christian Javier, who allowed five runs on three hits and two walks in three innings in a loss to Oakland his last time out.

The over is 8-0-1 in the Mariners last nine road games versus a right-handed starter.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Over 2.5.

Lyon is coming off a 2-1 loss at Juventus, but they ended up advancing on the virtue of away goals. They face a far more daunting task here against Manchester City, the highest scoring team in the English Premier League. Manchester City scored 102 goals in 38 matches in domestic play this season, however they also allowed 35 goals in those games. I like Manchester City to score 2 or more goals here without posting a clean sheet.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Over 5.

The Capitals blew an early lead in Game 1, losing to the Islanders by a score of 4-2. The high score was no surprise, as these teams have gone over in four straight meetings. The over is 4-0 in the Capitals last 4 Conference Quarterfinals games, and they have gone over in six straight as a favorite. Braden Holtby struggled in Game 1, allowing four goals on just 27 shots. The bookmakers have listed a low total here, but I see both teams scoring a few goals.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule