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This is a 10* play on the Auburn Tigers.

Of all the undefeated teams in the Top 25, which one is the biggest fraud? It could be Iowa, it might be Wake Forest or SMU, but I think it's Florida that will be exposed this week. The Gators are 5-0, but they did not look good in wins over Miami and Kentucky. We will find out exactly what they are made of this week, hosting an established SEC Powerhouse in Auburn. The Tigers have earned their Top 10 ranking, beating Oregon in a thriller in Week 1, and then winning on the road at College Station two weeks ago. They have a balanced attack with plenty of talent on both sides of the ball, and their strength is their defensive line. This should be a complete mismatch against the struggling Gators offense. The Tigers also have an edge at quarterback, with Bo Nix establishing himself by winning a couple big games early this season. The quarterback position is far from a strength for Florida.

Take AUB.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Las Vegas Golden Knights.

This is the mother of all revenge spots for Vegas, after they were eliminated from the playoffs in a Game 7 versus the Sharks last year. Leading 3-0 in the third period, it looked like the Sharks would be eliminated. San Jose was gifted a 5-minute power-play after Joe Pavelski suffered a serious injury in what replays showed was a fall after light contact, and San Jose scored four times to take the lead. They went on to win by a score of 5-4 in overtime. "It's so disappointing," Marchessault said afterward. "It's a joke. That's what it is. It's embarrassing." Vegas will have a chance to get a little revenge in their season opener on home ice. Joe Pavelski is now playing in Dallas, and Evander Kane is serving a suspension for contact with an official.

Take VGK.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Pittsburgh.

I was impressed with the Steelers last week in San Francisco. That was a game they were not supposed to win, but they came ever so close. Mason Rudolph played well, gaining confidence in the second half. This might be a battle of two 0-3 teams, but the Steelers are in a lot better shape than Cinci. At this point there's nothing left to be positive about if you are a Bengals fan.

Take PIT.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Over 2.5.

Both Bournemouth and West Ham are off to a great start in the Premier League, sitting 5th and 6th respectively in the table. That's above Tottenham and Manchester United. These teams can certainly score. Bournemouth scored three in a 3-1 win over Southampton in their last match, and prior to that they defeated Everton by a score of 3-1. West Ham is coming off a 2-0 win over Manchester United. In the last five head to head meetings, both teams scored in four of those matches. 

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Seattle.

The New Orleans Saints travel across the country to play in Seattle, where the Seahawks have been quite formidable over the last decade. With Drew Brees sidelined by a thumb injury, the Saints have annouced that they intend to split the snaps between Teddy Bridgewater and Taysom Hill. While some might think that sounds "dynamic", to me it reeks of desperation. They don't have the confidence in Bridgewater to name him the starter, and their offense is likely to be a shambles. Their defense wasn't impressive in a Week 1 win over Houston, giving up over 400 yards, and last week's loss to the Rams wasn't much better.

Take SEA.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on LA Galaxy.

When Zlatan Ibrahimovic landed in LA in 2018, LeBron James had just signed with the Lakers. Zlatan was asked to comment about coming to LA, and he said "now LA has a King and a God." At the time it seemed a little over the top, but he since established himself as the most dominant player that MLS has ever seen. He's scored 26 goals this season, just two fewer than Carlos Vela of LAFC. The Galaxy are moving up in the standings, and they host a Montreal team that is coming off a home loss to expansion team Cincinnati. You could call this a must win for Montreal, but if they can't beat Cincinnati at home, are the playoffs at all a realistic goal? I like LA to walk all over the Impact here in this game.

Take LA.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Winnipeg comes into Week 15 with the best record in the CFL (9-3) and they beat Saskatchewan 35-10 in their last game. They come off a bye week, facing a Montreal team playing on six day rest. The Als lost 27-25 at Saskatchewan last Sunday. While Montreal is the second best team in the Eastern Conference, they are just one game above .500, and they have a point differential of just +1. The Bombers get a big boost with the return of their best player this week. Andrew Harris missed the last two games due to a suspension, and he's going to be playing "angry" this week. This just looks like a bad spot for an inferior Montreal team.

Take WPG.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Texas Tech.

Arizona couldn't stop anybody last year, and so far in 2019 they have looked even worse. They gave up 45 points in a loss to Hawaii in Week 1, and then gave up 41 points in a win over Northern Arizona in Week 2. Now they face the Texas Tech Red Raiders, and sophomore QB Alan Bowman. The gunslinger from Grapevine TX can really light up inferior defenses, as evidenced by his 600+ yards and five TDs in Week 3 versus Houston last year. Not only does Texas Tech have the better offense, they can also play defense. They held UTEP to just 131 total yards in a 38-3 last week.

Take TTU.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on PIT@NE to go Under the total.

The first Sunday Night Football game of the season features a pair of Super Bowl contenders and a couple of aging Hall of Fame quarterbacks. You might think that these teams have lit up the scoreboard in previous meetings, but that hasn't been the case. Four of the last five meetings have gone under the total dating back to 2013. The last time these teams met the Steelers won by a score of 17-10 last December. Big Ben threw for 235 yards, two TDs and a pair of INTs in the win. Brady was even more pedestrian, throwing for 279 yards, a TD and an INT in the loss. The Steelers have managed to find ways to win without LeVeon Bell and Antonio Brown, but there is no denying that they aren't as talented as they once were. The Patriots will be getting used to life without Gronk, and Sony Michel should play a bigger role in this year's offense. The Patriots have failed to reach the total in four of their last five at Foxboro.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the LAA.

The Angels and the Red Sox have split the first two games of this series in LA, and the Angels look good in the rubber match with a favorable matchup on the mound.

Andrew Heaney will toe the slab for the Halos, and he's won five straight starts. Heaney (3-3, 3.95 ERA) allowed a single unearned run on four hits over six innings in a 5-2 home win over Texas his last time out. He's racked up a whopping 24 strikeouts in his last 14 innings pitched.

The Red Sox hand the ball to David Price who is coming off a long layoff. Price (7-5, 4.36 ERA) is winless in his last five starts, and he's 0-3 with an 8.59 ERA during that span.

Take LAA.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Saskatchewan.

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are on top of the Western Conference standings, and they are coming off a big upset win over Edmonton last week. Backup quarterback Chris Streveler was just 7-of-17 for 89 yards without any scores in the win, and those numbers aren't likely going to cut it on the road in Saskatchewan. Already without starting quarterback Matt Nichols, the Bombers will be without leading rusher Andrew Harris tonight, after he tested positive for a banned substance. The Riders defense has looked good during a five game winning streak, and they should be able to shut down this shorthanded Winnipeg offense.

Take SASK.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on MIZZ@WYO to go Under the total.

These teams met for the first time last season, and Missouri won by a score of 40-13 at home. The Tigers offense should have a different look this season, with Kelly Bryant stepping in to replace Drew Lock. Bryant isn't going to light up defenses the way Lock did, and we should see the Tigers lean more on their running game. The Cowboys are solid on defense, but they lack talent on the other side of the ball. The under is 11-5 in the Cowboys last 16 home games, and the under is 8-3-1 in Cowboys last 12 non-conference games. Wyoming has gone under in four straight versus the SEC.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Over 2.5.

It has been a successful return to the Premier League for Norwich City, scoring six goals in three matches. While they have just one win (3-1 over Newcastle), their losses have come to top clubs Chelsea and Liverpool. Scoring a pair of goals at home in a 3-2 loss to Chelsea suggests that this team can find the net. They face a West Ham team on Saturday that has had all sorts of trouble keeping opponents off the score sheet. West Ham has conceded a Premier League worst seven goals in three matches, and few teams conceded more goals than the Hammers last season. History suggests we should see some scoring in this match, as the last two meetings ended in a 2-2 draw.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Philly.

The Mets bring a six game losing streak into Game 1 in Philly, and it won't get any easier with Aaron Nola on the mound for the Phillies Friday.

Nola (12-4, 3.53 ERA) allowed three runs on five hits over seven innings in a loss at Miami his last time out. He rarely loses at home, going 6-1 with a 2.94 ERA in 16 home starts this season.

The Mets hand the ball to Zack Wheeler, who is 1-2 with a 3.60 ERA in four starts versus Philly this year. He's been lit up for 14 runs on 22 hits over 16 innings in his last three starts.

The Mets are 0-6 in the last six meetings in Philadelphia.

Take PHI.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on OAK@SEA over 33.

The Seahawks will host Oakland in the final game of the pre-season, and the bookmakers have set the total at just 33. There is plenty of history between these teams, as they have faced each other in the final week of the pre-season every year since 2006. Last year the Raiders won 30-19 at Seattle, and it was the fifth time in the last six years that these teams combined to score 40+ points in the final week of the pre-season. Most coaches have already packed it in by Week 4, but the numbers say that Gruden and Carroll both likely want to win this game. Gruden is an incredible 7-1 lifetime in the final week of the pre-season, while Carroll is 6-3. Oakland has a pair of QBs with starting experience in Nathan Peterman and Mike Glennon, and both Geno Smith and Paxton Lynch have put up solid numbers for Seattle.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the New Orleans Saints.

The Saints have looked pretty good so far this pre-season. They are 1-1 heading into Week 3 at New York, but Teddy Bridgewater had a big game in Week 1 and Taysom Hill impressed in Week 2. Sean Payton takes the pre-season more seriously than most, but that is epsecially true in Week 3. The Saints have a record of 10-3 in the third week of the pre-season under Sean Payton. The Jets are focused more on staying healthy, and Adam Gase has expressed remorse after Avery Williamson was lost for the season due to injury. Expect Gase to be very conservative with his starters for the remainder of the pre-season.

Take NO.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Daniel Cormier.

Most fighters are well past their prime at the age of 40, but Daniel Cormier was 39 when he beat Miocic at UFC 226. It's hard to give Stipe the advantage as the younger fighter when he comes in at the age of 37, and has already lost to Cormier. The stats geeks love Miocic because of his significant strikes per minute rate, which is fourth best among heavyweights. At the end of the day the only stat that matters is wins and losses, and only Jon Jones has ever posed a problem for Cormier. We should see history repeat itself at UFC 241.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Colorado Rockies.

The Rockies host Miami in Game 2 of a home series Saturday, and the pitching matchup appears to favor the home team.

German Marquez will toe the rubber for the Rockies, and he's having a fine season. Marquez (11-5, 4.75 ERA) allowed three runs on five hits, striking out nine in eight innings in a win at San Diego his last time out.

The Marlins hand the ball to Hector Noesi, who has allowed 10 runs and has walked six in two appearances this season.

Marquez allowed one run on two hits over six innings in a win over Miami earlier this season.

Take COL.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Calgary Stampeders.

Montreal will have Vernon Adams Jr. back for this road game at Calgary, but he's going up against one of the CFL's best defenses. Calgary leads the league in forced turnovers, with 24 so far this season. Bo Levi Mitchell is expected to see some action here against the Als, but he might be sharing the workload with Nick Arbuckle. The Als offense struggled in a home loss to Saskatchewan last week, gaining just 141 yards in a weather shortened game. It won't get any easier on the road against an even tougher opponent.

Take CAL.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Over 2.5.

AFC Bournemouth scored 56 goals in the Premier League season, the most of any team outside the top 6. They weren't quite as sharp on defense, conceding 70 goals, the most of any team that avoided relegation. They will play at Villa Park on Saturday, and Aston Villa is coming off a 3-1 loss to Spurs in their first game back in the Premier League. These two teams have gone over in two of the last three head to head matches, and I expect to see another sloppy game with plenty of goals here in this match.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Atlanta FC.

I bet on Atlanta in their last home match, and they defeated the LA Galaxy by a score of 3-0. Here is what I said prior to the match: "The defending champions got off to a brutal start to the season, but Atlanta comes into today's home game versus the LA Galaxy with the second best home record in all of MLS. They have lost just one in 12 home matches this season." I also bet on NYFC in their last home match, but their win over Houston was far from impressive. They needed a late goal to win 3-2 against a Dynamos side that was down to 10 men for the entire second half.

Take ATL.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Minnesota.

After winning Game 3 by a score of 4-1, the Twins try to salvage a split in the series finale Sunday.

Jose Berrios will toe the slab for Minnesota, and he's owned Cleveland this year. Berrios (10-6, 3.24 ERA) has faced Cleveland three times this season, and he's 2-0 with a 1.93 ERA in those games.

The Indians hand the ball to 24 year old rookie Aaron Civale. The right-hander has looked sharp in his first two starts, but both of those came at home against teams with a losing record.

The Twins are 25-10 in Berrios' last 35 home starts.

Take MIN.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Over 23.5 Kyrgios vs Edmund.

Nick Kyrgios is coming off an impressive win over #9 ranked Daniil Medvedev - 7-6, 7-6 (7-4). He will face #33 ranked Kyle Edmund at the Rogers Cup, and Edmund is coming off a quarterfinals loss to #85 ranked German Peter Gojowczyk - 3-6, 6-4, 3-6. Prior to his quarterfinals loss to Gojowczyk, he had quite a battle with Frenchman Jo-Wilfreid Tsonga - 4-6, 6-3, 6-4. I would expect to see a competitive match between Kyrgios and Edmund.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Washington.

The Nationals have split the first two games of this series in Arizona, but they look good in the rubber match with a former Diamondback on the mound.

Patrick Corbin will toe the slab for Washington, and he's quite familiar with Chase Field. He spent his first six seasons in Arizona, going 56-54 with a 3.91 ERA in 172 appearances. He comes into today's game with record of 3-0 with a 1.48 ERA in six appearances in day games.

The D'Backs hand the ball to Taylor Clarke, who is 2-2 with a 6.35 ERA at home. This will be his second start versus Washington, after allowing three runs on seven hits in 4 2/3 innings in a no decision earlier this season.

Take WAS.

GL,

Jesse Schule

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This is an 8* play on the Edmonton Eskimos.

The Stamps have won four of their last five games, but they have not looked impressive offensively. Nick Arbuckle has thrown as many picks as he has TDs (2) in his last three starts. He's filling in for starting QB Bo-Levi Mitchell, who is out at least for another week. Trevor Harris comes in leading the CFL in passing, throwing for just shy of 2000 yards on better than 70 percent passing with 10 TDs and 2 picks. The Eskimos are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 versus teams with a winning record. Calgary has failed to cover in five of their last six games overall, and they are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 versus teams from the West. I'll take the Eskies as a dog with a huge advantage at quarterback.

Take EDM.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on HAM@SASK to go Under the total.

The Ticats own the best record in the CFL, and only Winnipeg has allowed fewer points this season than the Ticats. Hamilton is coming off a 23-15 win over the Bombers last week, but they lost their starting QB in that game. Jeremaiah Masoli was ranked second in the CFL in passing prior to the injury. His replacement Dane Evans stepped in and completed just over 50 percent of his passes, with no TDs and an INT in the win over Winnipeg. We can expect a conservative game plan from the Ticats here in Saskatchewan. Masoli isn't the only injured star on Hamilton's offense, Brandon Banks is also out for tonight's game. The Riders have failed to reach the total in five of their last six home games, and the under is 8-3 in the last 11 head to head meetings versus Hamilton.

Take Under.

GL, 

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Texas Rangers +1.5.

Texas has come into Oakland and won both the first two games of this series, but they are still a big underdog in Game 3.

Adrian Sampson will toe the rubber for Texas, and he's pitched pretty well against Oakland this season. He's 1-0 with a 4.50 ERA in three appearances versus the Athletics.

The A's hand the ball to Homer Bailey, who hasn't had much luck against Texas. He's 0-2 with a 10.13 ERA in two starts against the Rangers.

The Rangers are batting .326 over a combined 86 at bats versus Bailey.

Take TEX.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Toronto FC.

Toronto is coming off a 3-1 home loss to Houston, the team with the MLS worst road record. A week later they host a Cincinnati team that has allowed an MLS worst 51 goals. Toronto rested several starters in the first half in their loss to Houston, and they payed the price. Expect a far stronger lineup here on Saturday. Cincinnati is coming off back to back losses by a combined score of 6-1, and they rank dead last in MLS with a -30 goal differential. They are 2-1-9 with a -21 goal differential on the road. This is a far bigger mismatch that the price would suggest.

Take TOR.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Saskatchewan.

After losing 38-25 at Saskatchewan last week, the sharp money is going to be tempted to take the Lions as a home underdog in a revenge game a week later. The problem with the revenge angle is that unless the Lions can keep their quarterback upright, they won't be able to compete with anybody. They have just one win this season, and it came against the 0-5 Toronto Argos. They actually blew a lead in that game, and missed the potential game winning field goal (a chip shot), only to get lucky and score a single to end the game. Reilly has been absolutely crushed this season, as the Lions undersized line can't hold off opponent's pass rush. Reilly has been sacked more than any other QB in the league, and he's limped off the field in each and every game. It would be a miracle if he manages to stay healthy in this game, let alone the rest of the season.

Take SASK.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on TEX@SEA to go Over the total.

The Rangers have clobbered left-handed pitching this season, ranking 4th in the majors in runs scored versus southpaws.

They face a southpaw in Seattle Monday, and Marco Gonzales hasn't been sharp at home. Gonzales (10-8, 4.48 ERA) allowed six runs on seven hits in six innings in a loss to Oakland his last time out. He's 5-4 with a 5.46 ERA at home.

Adrian Sampson will toe the rubber for the Rangers, and he's 1-4 with a 7.64 ERA on the road. The Mariners lineup is batting a combined .349 against him.

The over is 6-1 in the last seven meetings in Seattle.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule.

This is a 10* play on over 2.5.

Toronto FC now has everybody back from international assignments, and they have won back to back games by a combined score of 5-1. They host Houston Saturday, and the Dynamo have lost three straight by a combined score of 11-3. Houston has been plagued by sloppy defending all season, and that is especially true on the road. The Dynamo are 1-8 with a -13 goal differential in nine matches on the road this season. This should be another blowout loss for Houston.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on OAK@MIN to go Under the total.

The Twins have failed to reach the total in three of four on this current home stand, and another pitcher's duel is expected Saturday.

Brett Anderson will toe the slab for Oakland, and he's won six of his last seven starts. He's 5-2 with a 3.38 ERA in 10 starts on the road.

The Twins hand the ball to Jose Berrios, who has been lights out at home. Berrios (8-5, 3.10 ERA) allowed three runs on six hits over five innings in a 4-3 loss at Cleveland his last time out. He's 5-2 with a 2.32 ERA in eight home starts.

These teams have failed to reach the total in five straight meetings in Minnesota.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on EDM@MTL to go Under the total.

The Als have been the worst team in the CFL for almost a decade, but things are looking up in Montreal. They come into this home game versus Edmonton as winners of back to back games, and they are now 2-2 on the season. Their defense is playing well, giving up a total of 48 points in wins over Hamilton and Ottawa. The Eskimos are also playing well defensively, in fact only the undefeated Winnipeg Blue Bombers have allowed fewer points this season. The under is 6-1-1 in the Eskimos last eight road games. The under is 6-2 in the Alouettes last eight games following a straight up win.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Tiger Woods to miss the cut.

Tiger has already been quoted as saying that winning the Masters took a lot out of him, and the results have proved it. He missed the cut at the PGA Championship, and he comes into the Open Championship lacking confidence. The weather conditions will not be ideal for the 43 year old, who suffers from chronic back problems. We expect cold, wet and windy conditions at Royal Portrush Golf Club. Tiger did not sound optimistic when interviewed after the practice rounds. He doesn't appear to be mentally ready to compete here.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on NovaK Djokovic.

Roger Federer at the age of 37 has a chance to add to his legend in the Wimbledon Final, but he faces #1 ranked Novac Djokovic who is five years his junior. Federer is coming off another epic battle versus Nadal, and he may not have enough in the tank to get past Djokovic in the Final. The #1 seed looks like a bargain at this price.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Texas.

The Rangers have won outright as an underdog in both of the first two games of this home series versus Houston. Texas has a better home record than the Astros do on the road, and I'll take them as the underdog here in Game 3.

Mike Minor will toe the rubber for the Rangers, and he's been dealing in 2019. Minor (8-4, 2.54 ERA) has already faced Houston twice this season, going 1-1 with a 2.25 ERA in those games.

The Astros hand the ball to Wade Miley, who has lost two of his last three starts on the road. He has dramatic split stats, with an ERA of 1.86 at home and an ERA of 4.56 on the road.

Houston is just 1-6 in their last seven at Texas.

Take TEX.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* GOY play on Washington.

The Nationals were on a tear heading into the All Star break, winning 10 of their last 12. They have moved ahead of Philly in the NL East, and they play Game 1 at Philly in their first game of the second half.

Nick Pivetta will toe the slab for Philly, and he's really struggled against the Nats. He's 0-2 with a 13.00 ERA in two starts against Washington this year.

The Nats will hand the ball to Stephen Strasburg, who is 7-1 in his last nine starts. His numbers are even better on the road than they are at home, and while he lost at Philly earlier this year, he was 3-0 with a 2.10 ERA in his previous four starts at Citizen's Bank Park.

My money is on the Nats to be the better of the two teams in the second half.

Take WAS.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Mexico.

The USA Women already won the World Cup Final earlier in the day, but don't count on the men making it a clean sweep in the evening. They face a far more talented Mexican squad, and they just don't have the experience to match up against Mexico. History certainly favors the Mexicans, as they have defeated the USA in four of the last five meetings in the Gold Cup Final. USA will miss the likes of Michael Bradley and Jose Altidore.

Take MEX.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on KC@TOR to go Over the total.

The Blue Jays have scored 13 runs while winning the first two games of this home series versus Kansas City, and we could see another high scoring affair on Sunday.

Aaron Sanchez will toe the slab for Toronto, and he's allowed seven or more runs in three straight starts. Sanchez allowed seven runs on nine hits and two walks over 3 2/3 innings in an 11-6 loss to the Angels in his last home start.

The Royals hand the ball to Brad Keller, who has also been taking a beating of late. Kansas City is 1-9 in his last 10 appearances, and he's 1-6, with a 4.62 ERA in 11 road starts.

The over is 13-5-1 in the Jays last 19 home games.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Calgary.

The BC Lions looked like Grey Cup contenders when they signed CFL passing leader Mike Reilly this off-season. They head into Week 3 in serious danger of falling to 0-3 on the season. Reilly has struggled in losses to Edmonton and Winnipeg, throwing for more INTs (3) than TDs (2). The Lions defense has been lit up for a combined 72 points in the first two weeks. Calgary is coming off a bye week, and the Stamps will try to bounce back after losing their season opener to Ottawa. The Stampeders are 17-6-3 ATS in their last 26 games following a bye week. The defending Grey Cup champions should have little trouble here at home against a struggling BC team.

Take CAL.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on PHI@MIA to go Under the total.

The Phillies are just 16-22 on the road, and they lost Game 1 in Miami by a score of 6-2 last night.

Jordan Yamamoto will toe the slab for the Fish in Game 2, and the rookie has been dealing. He allowed a pair of runs on a pair of hits, striking out seven in five innings in a win over the Phillies in his last start. He tossed 14 scoreless innings in back to back wins against the Cardinals prior to that.

The Phillies hand the ball to Zack Eflin, who has pitched well against Miami. He went the distance, allowing a run on seven hits in a 5-1 home win over the Fish earlier this season.

Only Detroit has scored fewer runs in the major leagues this season than Miami.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Germany.

The Germans have won all four of their matches at this World Cup, and they have posted clean sheets in all four of those games. They will meet Sweden in the Quarterfinals, and they are 4-0-1 in the last five head to head matches versus the Swedes. The Swedes lost 2-0 to the United States, and they really were not all that competitive in that game. Prior to that they won three straight matches against inferior teams, but didn't look all that sharp in any of those wins. They were quite fortunate in their win over Canada, and the Canadians failed to take advantage of several quality chances, including a missed penalty.

Take GER.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Netherlands.

I won with Netherlands in their last match, a win over Japan. Here is what I said prior to that game: "The Dutch ladies come into the knockout round as winners of all three of their group stage matches, and they have won five straight in all competitions by a combined score of 16-2. They are great at using a size advantage on set pieces setting up headers in the box." They face Italy in the Quarterfinals, and the Italians coming off a 2-0 win over China. I've been far more impressed with the Dutch in this tournament, and I expect them to handle Italy.

Take NED.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Netherlands.

The Dutch ladies come into the knockout round as winners of all three of their group stage matches, and they have won five straight in all competitions by a combined score of 16-2. They are great at using a size advantage on set pieces setting up headers in the box. This should be particularly difficult to deal with for a Japan team who's ladies are much smaller than the Dutch. Japan has just one win in it's last four matches, and they didn't look all that sharp in a 2-0 loss to England.

Take NED.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the B.C. Lions.

The Lions lost at home in Week 1 to Winnipeg, and QB Mike Reilly didn't look sharp. He threw for 324 yards with a TD and two INTs. Reilly led the CFL in passing in each of the last three seasons, and he should be primed for a better performance here against his former club. Edmonton isn't the defensive powerhouse that Winnipeg is. The Eskimos were lit up by Vernon Adams Jr. in the 4th quarter last week. Tevor Harris had a monster of a game against the Als, but keep in mind that Montreal is by far the worst team in the CFL. I wasn't impressed with Edmonton's win over the Als, and I expect BC to give them a run for their money here in Week 2.

Take BC.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Texas. 

The Rangers are coming off a 2-2 series split versus Cleveland, and they look good in Game 1 versus Chicago.

Ariel Jurado will toe the rubber for the Rangers, and he's been solid at home. Jurado (4-3, 4.23 ERA) allowed three runs on five hits, striking out six in six innings in a 4-3 win over the Orioles in his last home start.

The White Sox hand the ball to Reynaldo Lopez, who hasn't missed many bats lately. Lopez (4-7, 6.31 ERA) allowed five runs on six hits and two walks over six innings in an 8-4 home loss to the Yankees his last time out.

The Rangers are 17-6 in their last 23 at home, while Chicago is 1-7 in Lopez's last eight road starts.

Take TEX.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on USA.

Sweden has been one of the top teams in Women's soccer in recent seasons, and they have beaten the Americans at the World Cup in 2011. The Swedes are 1-1-3 in the last five head to head matches, but I haven't been all that impressed with Sweden at this tournament. A 5-1 win over Thailand wasn't as impressive as the score would indicate, and their win over Chile wasn't convincing either. This USA team has already made it clear that they will take as many goals as they can get, and I expect them to fill the net once again here against Sweden.

Take USA.

GL,

Jesse Schule

10*

This is an 8* play on Toronto.

I have been riding Toronto the whole way, with pending bets on the Raptors to win the series and Kawhi to win MVP. Here is what I said prior to Game 1: "The Raptors have all the momentum, coming off four straight wins over a Milwaukee team that had the best record in the NBA during the regular season. They cranked up the defense, and physically dominated the Bucks. The same approach could yield a similar result here in the NBA Finals against the Warriors. Toronto swept the season series, and the Raptors are 5-2-1 ATS in the last eight meetings. If Toronto's role players play the way they did in Games 5 and 6 against Milwaukee, they could win this series." Now KD is gone and isn't coming back. Cousins and Klay Thompson are banged up, and Looney is hurt. Toronto is the better team at this point.

Take TOR.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Toronto.

For all but the first 5-6 minutes of the third quarter in Game 2, the Raptors have completely dominated this series versus the Warriors. They appear to be younger, healthier, and depth has been a huge advantage. The Warriors are hoping to get KD back in Game 5, but I am not sure that it will be enough. Surely if KD isn't 100 percent healthy he could actually be a defensive liability. I have been riding Toronto the whole way, with pending bets on the Raptors to win the series and Kawhi to win MVP. Here is what I said prior to Game 1: "The Raptors have all the momentum, coming off four straight wins over a Milwaukee team that had the best record in the NBA during the regular season. They cranked up the defense, and physically dominated the Bucks. The same approach could yield a similar result here in the NBA Finals against the Warriors. Toronto swept the season series, and the Raptors are 5-2-1 ATS in the last eight meetings. If Toronto's role players play the way they did in Games 5 and 6 against Milwaukee, they could win this series."

Take TOR.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on St. Louis.

Boston faces elimination tonight, and with all the injuries on the back end I don't like their chances of stopping the Blues. Here is what I said prior to Gsme 5: "The Blues took advantage of Boston's banged up blueline in Game 4, and they have now out-shot the Bruins in three of the four games in these Finals. Boston could be without team captain Zedno Chara for Game 5, and that could make life difficult for Tukka Rask." The Bruins are still furious about a blown call in Game 5, and that could prove to be a distraction ahead of Game 6.

Take STL.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on STL@BOS to go Over the total.

The Blues took advantage of Boston's banged up blueline in Game 4, and they have now out-shot the Bruins in three of the four games in these Finals. Boston could be without team captain Zedno Chara for Game 5, and that could make life difficult for Tukka Rask. The Bruins will hope the power play can deliver again on home ice. Boston has been lethal with the man advantage in this post-season, hitting at almost 35 percent. The Bruins scored on all four of their power play chances in Game 3, but they only had 2 chances in Game 4 and went 0-for-2. Given the injuries on defense for Boston, I could see this shaping up to be another high scoring game.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Toronto Raptors.

Toronto heads to Oakland with the series tied 1-1, and they will be getting a handful of points as the underdog here in Game 3. The Raptors have been the better team, in all but six of minutes in the 3rd quarter of Game 2. They have dominated the first half of both the first two games so far, and I expect them to do it again in Oakland. The Warriors aren't a first half team, as they often wait until the third quarter before they really get going. They might struggle to do that tonight if Clay Thompson can't Play. Looney is out, and Cousins isn't 100 percent. Andre Iguodala has to he held together by duct tape. The 35 year old has battled injuries for the entire post-season, and he suffered an upper body injury in Game 2. Pascal Siakam should be better in Game 2, and as long as the Raptors stay out of foul trouble they should have a chance to win this game.

Take TOR.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on LA Galaxy.

Zlatan came off his suspension and didn't waste any time making his mark. Ibrahimovic scored and added an assist in a 2-0 win over Kansas CIty last week. He faces plenty of criticism for his bad attitude, his arrogance and his overall bad behavior. His talent though is undeniable, outside of Messi and Ronaldo, he is probably the best pure scorer in the world. At 37 years old he must be past his prime? His 10 goals in 11 matches this season tell a different story. He faces a New England team that has conceded an Eastern Conference worst 32 goals, and the result should be another easy W for LA.

Take LA.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the St. Louis Blues.

The Blues head home with the series tied 1-1, and their Game 2 win came in overtime by a score of 3-2. As much as it looks like there isn't much separation between these two teams, the fact is that St. Louis had dominated so far. They opened up a 2-0 lead in Game 1, and after outplaying the Bruins through two periods they came out a little flat in the third. They have been punishing the Bruins with their physical play, and it's taken it's toll. Boston has lost a key defenseman, and Patrice Bergeron appears to be suffering from a groin injury. If the Blues continue to play the way they did in Boston, this series could be over in a hurry.

Take STL.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Liverpool.

Manchester City just barely edged out Liverpool for first place in the Premier League this season. It came down to the final day, with City winning the league by a single point. Liverpool scored 89 goals in 38 matches (22 more than Spurs). They conceded just 22 goals (17 fewer than Spurs). Tottenham is only in the finals after a controversial win over Manchester City, and a shocking come from behind win over Ajax. This Spurs side is lucky to be here, and I expect them to be outclassed in the Final by a superior Liverpool squad. Harry Kane is set to return from an ankle injury. Asked whether Kane would play against Liverpool in Madrid, Pochettino said: "I can't say he's 100%, whether he will be available or on the bench or out, but we are so happy and positive about his progression.

Take Liverpool.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 10* play on the Toronto Raptors.

There is a good reason why the Golden State Warriors are a 3-1 favorite to win the series, but a slight underdog in Game 1 in Toronto. The Warriors have had nine days off, and they could be caught a little flat footed here in Game 1. The Raptors are an excellent home team, with a record of 40-11. The Raptors have all the momentum, coming off four straight wins over a Milwaukee team that had the best record in the NBA during the regular season. They cranked up the defense, and physically dominated the Bucks. The same approach could yield a similar result here in the NBA Finals against the Warriors. Toronto swept the season series, and the Raptors are 5-2-1 ATS in the last eight meetings. If Toronto's role players play the way they did in Games 5 and 6 against Milwaukee, they could win this series.

Take TOR.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Under 5.5.

I had the under in Game 1, and unfortunately an empty net goal killed me in the final minute. Here is what I said before the game:

"They say that defense wins championships, and both teams in this year's Stanley Cup Finals are solid defensively. Both teams have been riding hot goaltenders, and goals could be hard to come by in Game 1.The Bruins have to like their chances with Tukka Rask, who leads all goaltenders in this year's playoffs with a 1.84 GAA. He's coming off an oustanding series against Carolina, allowing just one goal in his last two starts. Both of those games went under the total. Jordan Binnington allowed just two goals in his final three starts in the Western Conference Finals. He was 24-5-1 with a 1.89 GAA during the regular season. Both teams ranked in the top 5 in goals against during the regular season. We should see a tight, low scoring Game 1"

Boston was a little sloppy early, but they cleaned things up in the final two periods. I expect to see both teams tighten up in this pivotal second game.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Atlanta Braves.

The Braves come into Game 1 of this home series versus Washington as winners of four of their last five. The Nationals have lost six straight on the road.

Max Fried will toe the slab for the Braves, and the rookie is having a fine start to his career. Fried (7-2, 2.88 ERA) allowed a pair of runs on four hits over six innings in a 9-2 win at San Francisco his last time out.

The Nationals hand the ball to Stephen Strasburg, who has pitched well but doesn't have the wins to show for it. He's lost three of his last four starts despite allowed two runs or less in three of those games.

The Nationals bullpen isn't just the worst in baseaball this season, they are historically bad (second worst in the last 100 years).

Take ATL.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* GOY play on STL@BOS to go Under the total.

They say that defense wins championships, and both teams in this year's Stanley Cup Finals are solid defensively. Both teams have been riding hot goaltenders, and goals could be hard to come by in Game 1.

The Bruins have to like their chances with Tukka Rask, who leads all goaltenders in this year's playoffs with a 1.84 GAA. He's coming off an oustanding series against Carolina, allowing just one goal in his last two starts. Both of those games went under the total.

Jordan Binnington allowed just two goals in his final three starts in the Western Conference Finals. He was 24-5-1 with a 1.89 GAA during the regular season.

Both teams ranked in the top 5 in goals against during the regular season. We should see a tight, low scoring Game 1.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on WAS@NYM to go Over the total.

The Nationals and the Mets will meet for the 12th time in Game 2 of this series Tuesday. The Mets face Erick Fedde for the third time in a week, while Wheeler faces the Nats for the fourth time this season.

The Nationals rank dead last in the majors with an ERA of 6.60.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on COL@PHI to go Over the total.

The Phillies come into Game 1 of this home series versus Colorado as losers of three straight. They lost 11-3 to the Brewers yesterday, and I expect another slugfest here on Friday.

Jon Gray will toe the rubber for the Rockies, and he's been torched for 10 runs on 15 hits in 10 1/3 innings in his last two starts on the road. He's 0-2 with an 8.71 ERA in his last two starts at Philadelphia.

The Phillies hand the ball to Cole Irvin, a 25 year old rookie making his second career start. He allowed a run on five hits in seven innings in his big league debut, but that was against the Royals. He faces a Rockies team that has won four of it's last six, scoring 10+ runs in three of those four wins.

The over is 8-1-1 in the last 10 meetings in Philadelphia.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Atlanta.

The Cardinals come into Atlanta as losers of nine of their last 11, and they are just 8-10 overall on the road. The Braves are coming off three straight win in Arizona.

Michael Wacha will toe the slab for St. Louis, and he hasn't missed many bats lately. Wacha (3-0, 5.35 ERA) allowed four runs on nine hits in 5 2/3 innings in a home win over Pittsburgh his last time out. He's 0-1 with a 4.91 ERA in two starts versus Atlanta over the last three seasons.

The Braves hand the ball to Mike Soroka, who has been dealing. Soroka (3-1, 1.21 ERA) allowed one run on four hits over six innings in a no decision at Arizona his last time out.

Atlanta's lineup has hit .366 in previous meetings versus Michael Wacha.

Take ATL.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Denver.

The Nuggets seized all the momentum in this series with a gutsy win in Game 4. What was most impressive is how they responded to losing a 4 overtime thriller in Game 3. Watching the game it looked like Denver's depth was the difference. It doesn't have to be Nikola Jokic carrying the load when they can get 20+ points from the likes of Jamaal Murray, Paul Millsap or Will Barton. Here is what I said about Denver prior to Game 1: "Portland is coming off a shocking first round series win over Oklahoma State, but I think they are vulnerable to a let down here in Game 1 at Denver. The Blazers took full advantage of home court in round 1, winning all three of their home games. They will have to win on the road here if they want to get past Denver, and that's not going to be easy. The Nuggets had the best home record in the NBA in the regular season (34-7). Denver doesn't have the same problems that Oklahoma City has. Poor decision making by Russell Westbrook really cost the Thunder, and the Blazers can't count on the Nuggets beating themselves. The Blazers have lost six of the last seven head to head meetings versus Denver, and they have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five at the Pepsi Center."

Take DEN.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on GSW@HOU to go Under the total.

I had the under in Game 3, and after a low scoring first half it was bitter disappointment as they piled on the points in the third quarter and then eventually went to overtime. I don't think the Warriors have any interest in allowing the Rockets to tie this series, and they should step up the defensive intensity in the first half of Game 4. Here is what I said prior to Game 3: "Game 1 of this series was a close, low scoring battle with the Warriors winning 104-100. Game 2 was shaping up to be a similar score through three quarters, before an offensive explosion of 67 points in the fourth quarter. The Rockets are now on the ropes, and Game 3 might as well be an elimination game. James Harden is banged up, taking a shot to the face in Game 2 that has left him with vision problems. Steph Curry dislocated a finger in the last game, and we can expect more bumps and bruises as this series goes on. These two teams have failed to reach the total in nine of the last 11 meetings, and the under is 20-7 in the last 27 meetings in Houston. The Rockets have failed to reach the total in seven straight when coming off an ATS loss."

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Detroit Tigers.

The Tigers have split the first two games of this home series versus Kansas City, but I like the price on the home team in the rubber match.

Spencer Turnbull will toe the slab for the Tigers, and he's been dealing in his rookie season. Turnbull (2-2, 2.53 ERA) allowed a run on three hits, striking out five in six innings in a win at Philly his last time out. He's allowed just five earned runs in three home starts (16 innings).

The Royals hand the ball to Brad Keller, who has been rocked in back to back starts. The 23 year old has allowed 10 runs on 13 hits and six walks over 11 1/3 innings in two losses to Tampa.

The Tigers have a winning home record, while Kansas City is 4-11 on the road this season.

Take DET.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the San Jose Earthquake.

The newest team in the MLS (Cincinnati) comes into Saturday's match at San Jose as losers of four straight. What's worse is that they failed to score in all four of those games. San Jose has just two wins this season, but they are 2-2-1 in their last four overall, and they have won their last two home games by a combined score of 7-1. Shea Salinas is in scorching form for the Eathquakes, scoring three times in his last three matches. San Jose is 2-2-1 when he's in the starting lineup, and 0-3 when he doesn't start.

Take SJ.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on GSW@HOU to go Under the total.

Game 1 of this series was a close, low scoring battle with the Warriors winning 104-100. Game 2 was shaping up to be a similar score through three quarters, before an offensive explosion of 67 points in the fourth quarter. The Rockets are now on the ropes, and Game 3 might as well be an elimination game. James Harden is banged up, taking a shot to the face in Game 2 that has left him with vision problems. Steph Curry dislocated a finger in the last game, and we can expect more bumps and bruises as this series goes on. These two teams have failed to reach the total in nine of the last 11 meetings, and the under is 20-7 in the last 27 meetings in Houston. The Rockets have failed to reach the total in seven straight when coming off an ATS loss.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Philly.

The Phillies won Game 1 of this series by a score of 4-2, and they are now 5-1 in thier last six overall. The Nats on the other hand have lost seven of their last nine.

Patrick Corbin will toe the slab for Arizona, and he just got rocked in his last start. Corbin (2-1, 3.58 ERA) allowed six runs on six hits and four walks in six innings in a home loss to St. Louis his last time out.

The Phillies hand the ball to Jake Arieta, who was also roughed up a little in his last start. Arrieta (4-2, 3.46 ERA) allowed five runs on nine hits in five innings in a win over Miami his last time out.

Only Baltimore has a higher ERA by reliever than Washington in the majors this season.

Take PHI.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Boston.

I bet on the Celtics to win this series, so I am happy with Boston coming home with a split. While the Bucks ran away with Game 2, it was actually a close game early. Boston had a five point lead after the first quarter, and they trailed by just four points at halftime. Expect Boston to bounce back, they have covered the spread in six of their last seven home games versus Milwaukee. The last two times Milwaukee played in a playoff game in Boston, they failed to score 100 points in each of those games. Here is what I said before Game 1:

"So the Bucks were the better team in the regular season, and because of that they are a significant favorite in this second round series versus Boston. Granted they have home court advantage, so laying a few points would make plenty of sense. Giving Boston 8+ points though seems absolutely illogical to me. The last time these teams played each other, Boston won by a score of 117-113. The last time Boston played at Milwaukee they lost by a score of 98-97. Kyrie Irving is a proven playoff performer with a championship ring, and this Celtics team has proven itself in the post-season. Milwaukee is coming off a four game sweep of Detroit, a subpar team who's best player (Blake Griffin) was injured. I don't think that helps them prepare for the challenge they will face here versus the Celtics."

Take BOS.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Chicago Cubs.

After a slow start to the season, the Cubs have now won 11 of their last 14 overall, and trail St. Louis by just 2.5 games for first place in the NL Central. I like the Cubs in Game 1 of this home series versus St. Louis.

Kyle Hendricks will toe the slab for Chicago, and he's been a lot better at home than he has been on the road. Hendricks (1-4, 5.33 ERA) allowed seven runs on 10 hits in five innigns in a loss at Arizona his last time out. He's 1-1 with a 1.50 ERA in two home starts.

The Cardinals hand the ball to Jack Flaherty, who has also been better at home. Flaherty (3-1, 4.06 ERA) tossed seven scoreless innings in a home win over the Reds his last time out. He's 0-1 with an 11.57 ERA in two starts on the road.

The Cubs have won eight straight against St. Louis with Hendricks on the hill.

Take CHC.

GL,

Jesse Schule

10*

This is a 10* play on Dallas.

I took Dallas to win this series, and they look good heading home with a split after two games in St. Louis. The Blues beat the Winnipeg Jets in the first round mostly as a result of Jordan Binnington out-playing Connor Hellebuck. They face the Dallas Stars in the second round, and I don't think they can count on superior goaltending in this series. Ben Bishop ranked 1st in the NHL in save percentage and second in GAA during the regular season. Here in the playoffs he ranks second in both categories behind Robyn Lehner of the Islanders. The Stars top line has also been hot, and I think Dallas matches up really well versus this Blues team.

Take DAL.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on POR@DEN to go Under the total.

The Nuggets won Game 1 in a high scoring affair, with both teams shooting over 50 percent from the field. I expect them to see plenty of push back from the Blazers in Game 2, and I expect those numbers to go down. In four home games against the Spurs, Denver allowed an average of 95 points per game. The under is 13-4 in Nuggets last 17 home games, and they are 6-0 ATS in their last six Conference Semifinals games. We've seen a lot of talk about the officiating in these playoffs, but the consensus from the league seems to be to let them play. I think the total for tonight's game appears to be a little inflated, and I'll fade the big number.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Houston.

The Rockets delivered a detailed report on last year's WC Final, suggesting that the officials were biased in favor of Golden State. Most people see this for what it is, a rather classless position for a franchise who's star player has earned a living on cheap foul calls. Still the squeaky wheel often gets the grease, and Harden will likely get a call or two in his favor tonight. If there's one thing that conspiracy theorists know about NBA officiating, it's that the league loves to extend a series. The Rockets lost Game 1 last year and responded with a huge win in Game 2. The Warriors have been rather sloppy of late, losing two of their last three at home and failing to cover in four of their last five home games against the Rockets. I'll take the points.

Take HOU.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Colorado Avalanche.

I bet on Colorado to win this series, and heading home with a split after two games in San Jose, I love the Avs in Game 3 in Denver. Here is what I said prior to Game 1: "The Sharks are the better team on paper, but you have to think the seven game series versus Vegas took it's toll on this team. Martin Jones had a a few good games, but more often than not he was terrible. Joe Pavelski is hurt, and you can bet that the bench is full of veteran players that are playing hurt. Colorado is younger, faster, and very talented. They have the more consistent goaltending with Philip Grubauer. I'll take the Avs." The older Sharks appear to have run out of gas, and they are really struggling to match the speed and intensity of the younger Avalanche.

Take COL.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Dallas.

I took Dallas to win this series, and they look good heading home with a split after two games in St. Louis. The Blues beat the Winnipeg Jets in the first round mostly as a result of Jordan Binnington out-playing Connor Hellebuck. They face the Dallas Stars in the second round, and I don't think they can count on superior goaltending in this series. Ben Bishop ranked 1st in the NHL in save percentage and second in GAA during the regular season. Here in the playoffs he ranks second in both categories behind Robyn Lehner of the Islanders. The Stars top line has also been hot, and I think Dallas matches up really well versus this Blues team.

Take DAL.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on HOU@MIN to go Under the total.

The Astros are in Minnesota on Monday, and Game 1 of this series figures to be a pitcher's duel.

Justin Verlander will toe the slab for Houston, and he's been very sharp so far this season. Verlander (4-0, 2.61 ERA) allowed one run on four hits, striking out eight in eight innings in a home win over Minnesota his last time out.

The Twin hand the ball to Jake Odorizzi, who is also having a great start to the season. Odorizzi (2-2, 4.37 ERA) allowed a pair of runs on eight hits in 5 2/3 innings in a win at Houston his last time out.

The Twins haven't had any success against Verlander, batting a combined .167 over 203 at bats against him. They have twice as many strikeouts than they do hits during that span.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

10*

This is a 10* play on Boston.

The Bruins avoided a let down in Game 1, and now they look to take a 2-0 lead in this second round series versus Columbus. The Blue Jackets showed the Tampa Bay Lightning that playoff hockey is a whole different ball game than the regular season. Their strategy worked perfect against the talented lightning, but they better go back to the drawing board. If they think they are going to out-work, and push around the big bad Bruins, they are kidding themselves. This Boston team is battle tested, with legendary playoff performers such as Brad Marchand, Patrice Bergeron and Zedno Chara.

Take BOS.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Toronto Raptors.

The Raptors were 3-1 against the Sixers during the regular season, but perhaps the most significant thing about the regular season series was that Kawhi Leonard didn't play in the one game that Philly won. The Sixers were 31-10 at home this season, but they had a losing record on the road. I am not convinced that this team is all that different that the team that lost in five games to Boston in last year's East Seminfinal. They lost all three games at Boston, and they lost Game 1 by 16 points. While they have since added Jimmy Butler, the health of Joel Embiid is in question. The Raptors on the other hand look a lot better with Kahwi Leonard and Marc Gasol than they did a year ago.

Take TOR.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Colorado Rockies.

The Rockies had won seven of eight prior to last night's home loss to Washington. With the series tied 1-1, I'll take the home favorite in the rubber match.

German Marquez will toe the rubber for the Rockies, and he's off to a great start this season. Marquez (2-1, 2.25 ERA) allowed a pair of runs on 10 hits, fanning five in five innings in a 4-3 home win over the Phillies his last time out.

The Nationals will hand the ball to veteran Anibal Sanchez, who is 0-2 with a 4.91 ERA in four starts this season. He was 0-1 with a 3.86 ERA in two starts versus Colorado last season.

Sanchez doesn't log a lot of innings, and Washington's bullpen ranks dead last in the majors with a 6.97 ERA among relief pitchers.

Take COL.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Over 3.

The last time we saw the Manchester Derby play such a key role in the Premier League Title was back in 2009. These two teams put on quite a show in that game, Manchester United scored the winner in injury time, and the Red Devils won by a score of 4-3. I expect today's game to be another classic, and we should see plenty of scoring. Manchester City is coming off an epic Champions League defeat to Tottenham, winning 4-3 but losing on Aggregate because of the away goals. The potential winner for Manchester City was disallowed by VAR. Manchester United has been dreadful defensively, and they allowed four goals in a loss to Everton over the weekend. This game should be a shootout.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Dallas.

I picked the Stars to win this series, and here is what I said prior to Game 1: "The first thing I look at in any best of seven series is the goaltending. If I am going to consider the underdog, they damn well have the better goaltender. Now Pekka Rinne has had some success in the playoffs, but he's often hot or cold. He was 30-19-4 with a 2.42 GAA during the regular season, and at the age of 36 he still looks like a capable netminder. It might be a stretch to say that Dallas has the better goaltender, but Ben Bishop has better numbers. He led the NHL with a .934 save percentage, and his GAA of 1.98 was second to only Jordan Binnington, who started 15 fewer games. The Stars have arguably more high end talent on their top line with Tyler Seguin, Jamie Benn and Alelander Radulov. This series isn't likely to be easy for Nashville." Bishop has been the better of the two goaltender's and the Stars first line has been dominant in this series. I like Dallas to advance with a win at home in Game 6.

Take DAL.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Over 2.5.

The San Jose Earthquakes have lost five of six games so far, with a -10 goal differential. They host Kansas City on Saturday, and KC is just 2-3-1 despite  a +7 goal differential. Neither of these two teams are great defensively, and we should see an open game here tonight. We've seen a combined 10 goals in the last two head to head meetings between these teams, and KC has allowed a whopping 13 goals in their last four games overall. San Jose has seen at least three goals combined in all six of their games this season.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Washington Capitals.

The first thing I look at in any best of seven series is the goaltending. If I am going to consider the underdog, they damn well have the better goaltender. Now Petr Mrazek has had a fine season, going 23-14-3 with a 2.39 GAA. Do you remember that time Mrazek stole a series for his team in the playoffs? No, neither do I. But I do remember Braden Holtby stealing plenty of games for Washington during last year's Stanley Cup run. The Caps have the better goaltender and the best pure goal scorer of his generation (Alex Ovechkin). At this price it's not at all tempting to bet against the champs.

Take WAS.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Milwaukee Bucks.

The Bucks are heading into Game 3 of this series up 2-0, and some might expect them to suffer a let down here as the series shifts to Detroit. Well they didn't finish with the best record in the NBA by taking nights off. This Milwaukee team enjoys beating up on the opposition, and I expect them to cruise to another double digit win over an inferior opponent. The Bucks have won six straight against the Pistons, and their last game in Detroit was a 115-105 win on January 29th. The Pistons are 1-5 ATS in their last six games following a ATS loss, and 2-8 ATS in their last 10 Conference Quarterfinals games. Blake Griffin hasn't seen any action in this series, and his status is in serious doubt for Game 3.

Take MIL.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Colorado Rockies.

The Rockies have lost five of six home games so far this season, and that's a trend that will undoubtably correct itself. Colorado has posted a winning record at home for each of the last three seasons.

German Marquez will toe the rubber for the Rockies, and he's been their best starter so far. The 24 year old tossed a complete game shutout, striking out nine in a win over the Giants his last time out.

The Phillies will hand the ball to Vince Velasquez, who has been hit hard by the Rockies. The 26 year old was tagged for eight runs on nine hits and four walks over 10 1/3 innings against Colorado last year.

Bryce Harper is 1-for-5 with three strikeouts lifetime versus Marquez.

Take COL.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Dallas.

The first thing I look at in any best of seven series is the goaltending. If I am going to consider the underdog, they damn well have the better goaltender. Now Pekka Rinne has had some success in the playoffs, but he's often hot or cold. He was 30-19-4 with a 2.42 GAA during the regular season, and at the age of 36 he still looks like a capable netminder. It might be a stretch to say that Dallas has the better goaltender, but Ben Bishop has better numbers. He led the NHL with a .934 save percentage, and his GAA of 1.98 was second to only Jordan Binnington, who started 15 fewer games. The Stars have arguably more high end talent on their top line with Tyler Seguin, Jamie Benn and Alelander Radulov. This series isn't likely to be easy for Nashville.

Take DAL.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Liverpool.

Liverpool comes into Sunday's home match versus Chelsea sitting two points clear of Manchester City at the top of the table. They can't afford to slip up here at home if they want to hold off Manchester City in a heated battle for the Premier League Title. Chelsea is coming off three straight wins, but those results weren't all that impressive. Their win over Cardiff City at the end of March was aided by a controversial "offside" goal with only six minute left on the clock. Liverpool hasn't lost at Anfield this season, boasting a home record of 14-0-2. They have a +36 goal differential in those matches.

Take Liverpool.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Charlotte Hornets.

It all might be too little too late for the Hornets, but they have stayed alive in the hunt for the playoffs by winning four straight games. They play their final home game against Orlando (already clinched) and they need a win to get in. They also need help, and given that it's the New York Knicks that they are cheering for, they are unlikely to get it. They have won 2-of-3 versus Orlando this season, and Charlotte has been a strong home team. There is a possibility that Orlando rests some players, and I like Charlotte to come out like gangbusters.

Take CHA.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on TTU@UVA to go Over the total.

Both the Cavs and the Red Raiders are capable of completely shutting down their opponent, and each team has been involved in more than it's fair share of low scoring games. The bookmakers have taken this into account by posting a total well below what we normally see in an NCAA Tournmanet game. Both these teams come in averaging over 65 points per game in the tournament, and I expect both these teams to get their points tonight. The total for this game is lower than it was in any of either team's previous games at this tournament.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the LAD.

The Dodgers own the Rockies, there's no doubt about that. LA comes into tonight's Game 2 at Coors Field as winners of seven of their last eight against the Rockies.

Walker Buehler will toe the slab for LA, and he has good numbers against Colorado. Buehler was 1-1 with a 2.15 ERA in six starts against the Rockies last season. Colorado's lineup is batting a combined .176 in previous meetings versus Buehler.

The Rockies hand the ball to Jon Gray, who has really struggled against the Dodgers. He was 0-1 with a 9.26 ERA in three starts versus LA last year.

Cody Bellinger is 6-for-8 lifetime versus Gray, and Max Muncy is 3-for-5 with a pair of home runs. The entire LA lineup is batting a combined .337 against Gray.

Take LAD.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Auburn.

In recent memory, this Virginia team has been a juggernaut in the regular season, but they always disappoint in the NCAA Tournament. Things got really bad when they were bounced in the first round last year losing to UMBC. Then in their first game of this Tournament, they got blown out in the first half by Gardner Webb. They have avoided disaster with wins by the closest of margins against Oregon and Purdue, and really needed a miracle to get past the Boilermakers. Auburn's journey to the Final Four has been far more impressive, beating Kansas, Kentucky and North Carolina in their last three games. I'll take the Tigers plus the points against a fragile looking favorite.

Take AUB.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on ATL@ORL to go Under the total.

The Magic have won eight straight home games, and they are in a position to clinch the Southeast Division with just three games left in the season. They host Atlanta in their final home game, and Atlanta has won five of it's last seven. Orlando ranks 5th in the NBA in opponent's scoring average, and they have allowed an average of less than 100 points during their eight game home win streak. The under is 36-16 in the last 52 meetings between the two teams, and four of Orlando's last five home games against Atlanta have gone under the total. The opening number for tonight's game is higher than it was in any of the previous 10 head to head meetings.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Over 2.5.

The honeymoon phase is over at Old Trafford, and after a record start under Ole Gunna Soslkjaer the Red Devils have lost conecutive league matches, and have conceded six goals in their last three matches. They scored just one goal while losing back to back away games, but a return to Old Trafford could spark the offense. Romelu Lukaku failed to score in a loss to Arsenal before the break, but he scored six goals in his previous three starts. Only three teams in the Premier League have scored more goals that Manchester United (58). The Red Devils host Watford, who are firmly in the top half of the table despite a negative goal differential on the season. We should see a high scoring game in Manchester.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Tennessee Volunteers.

I bet on Tennessee in their last game at the tournament, and here is what I said before the game: "The Vols got off to a good start in their first round win over Colgate, leading by a dozen at halftime. Tennessee came into the NCAA Tournament as winners of five of seven. Two of those five wins came against #4 ranked Kentucky." They jumped all over the Hawkeyes, building a 21 point lead at halftime. They let Iowa come back in that game and force overtime, before going on to win 83-77. If the Vols have had trouble finishing games, they certainly haven't had a lot of trouble starting them. The Vols have a big edge when it comes to free throws and three point shooting, and I expect them to take it to Purdue early.

Take TENN.

GL,

Jesse Schule