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

I bet on Montreal in their last game, and here is what I said prior to the opening faceoff: "The Habs are barely holding on in the Wild Card race, and the Columbus Blue Jackets are hot on their heels. They can't afford to leave any points on the table here in a home game against Florida." They went on to open up a 5-0 lead in the second period, and won by a score of 6-1. Tonight's game will be the biggest game of the year for both teams, as the winner is almost surely in the playoffs while the loser will likely be eliminated. These teams have a history of playing close, low scoring games. Six of the last seven head to head meetings have gone under the total, and four of those games were decided by just one goal. The Habs have wone five of their last eight, and have only lost once by more than one goal during that span. Six of those games failed to reach the total.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on FLA@DAL to go Under the total.

The Dallas Stars have played themselves into a Wild Card spot, but they need to keep stringing wins together if they want to make the playoffs. They host the Florida Panthers, a team that isn't in the hunt for the playoffs. The Under is 20-4-2 in the Stars last 26 games as a favorite of -110 to -150. The under is 20-5-3 in the Stars last 28 versus teams from the Eastern Conference. Dallas ranks 2nd overall in the NHL in goals against, and Ben Bishop leads all goaltenders with a .933 save percentage. He ranks 2nd with a 2.05 GAA. He missed the last few games with a lower body injury, but is expected to return tonight to face the Panthers.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on PHI@CHA to go Under the total.

The Charlotte Hornets are only 2.5 games out of first place in the Southeast, but they are going to have to play a lot better than they did in their last game if they want to make the playoffs. Charlotte scored just 75 points in a loss at Miami on Sunday. The good news for the the Hornets is that they do play a lot better at home. Philly is coming off a big win over the Bucks in Milwaukee, but that could set them up for a let down here in Charlotte. Prior to upsetting the Bucks on Sunday, the Sixers had lost back to back road games at Chicago and Houston. The Sixers have failed to reach the total in eight of their last 10 overall, and four of their last five on the road.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on LAFC@NYFC to go Over the total.

LAFC was one of the highest scoring teams in the MLS last year, and they are coming off a 4-1 home win over Portland last week. New York FC opened the season with a 2-2 draw versus Orlando, but they played to a 0-0 draw last week versus DC United. These teams have only met once in the MLS, playing to a 2-2 draw. New York finished in third in the Eastern Conference last year, and this team has plenty of goal scoring talent. We should see an exciting game here at Yankee Stadium.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

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

This will be the third meeting between Washington and Oregon this season, and the bookmakers are projecting another low score. The Ducks won at Washington by a score of 55-47 in the last meeting, falling well short of the total of 125.5. This has bookmakers dropping the number even lower to 121. I believe this is a case of recency bias influencing the line, and I'll fade that low number. The Ducks made 10 three-pointers in an overtime win over Arizona State on Friday, scoring 67 points in regulation. The Huskies won 66-61 versus Colorado, and a similar score tonight versus the Ducks wouldn't be much of a surprise.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the San Antonio Spurs.

The Spurs come into tonight's home game versus Portland as winners of seven straight, and they still have one of the best home records in the NBA. In fact their 27-7 home record is the best in the Western Conference, and only Toronto and Philly (each have 28 home wins) have a better record. While both teams will be playing the second game of a back to back, the Spurs didn't have to travel, and Pop was able to rest the starters in the second half of a blowout win over the Knicks on Friday. The home team has won five straight head to head meetings, and the Trail Blazers are 3-9 ATS in the last 12 meetings in San Antonio.

Take SPURS.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on West Ham.

Huddersfield Town has a stranglehold on last place in the Premier League table, with just three wins in 30 matches this season. They come into this weekend's match at West Ham as losers of six of their last seven matches, and they failed to score a goal in five of those games. West Ham has won six straight at home, and they sit in the top 10 in the Premier League table. The Hammers have won two of the last three head to head meetings versus Huddersfield by a combined score of 7-2. I expect West Ham to take full points from a home match versus the worst team in the Premier League.

Take WHU.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Columbus Blue Jackets.

The Blue Jackets are coming off a 7-4 win over Boston, putting them in a tie with Montreal at 81 points. They have a game in hand, which allows them to occupy the final Wild Card spot in the West. They host Carolina tonight, and the Canes are just two points ahead in the standings. The Blue Jackets picked up Matt Duchene and Ryan Dzingel from Ottawa at the trade deadline, and after a slow start, both players scored in the win over Boston. This is a must win game for the Jackets, with a playoff spot on the line and home ice advantage versus a division rival. Sergei Bobrovsky is playing better in the second half of the season than he had prior to the All Star break. He's 11-6 with a 2.28 GAA in his last 17 starts.

Take CBJ.

GL,

Jesse Schule

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

The Habs are barely holding on in the Wild Card race, and the Columbus Blue Jackets are hot on their heels. They can't afford to leave any points on the table, and they might be in for a battle here at the Islanders. New York has allowed fewer goals than any other team in the NHL this season. Carey Price has really stepped up his game for Montreal, winning three of his last five starts and allowing just four goals in those three games. The Islanders goaltending situation is pretty secure, with Ronin Lehner rankling in the Top 5 of the NHL in GAA and save percentage, and backup Thomas Greiss coming off a 31 save shutout. Greiss also ranks in the Top 5 in both those categories. Given that both these teams are engaged in heated battles for playoff position, we should expect scoring chances to be few and far between in tonight's game.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The Penguins don't have much breathing room in their quest for the playoffs, sitting just four points ahead of ninth place Montreal. They are coming off a big home win over the Boston Bruins, ending a 19-game point streak for Boston. Sidney Crosby appears to be geared up for another playoff run, he has nine points in his last five games. Home ice advantage has been huge for the Penguins during the Crosby era, they are 112-47 in their last 159 games as a home favorite. The defending Stanley Cup champions come off a 3-1 home win over the Winnipeg Jets, and they've won seven straight. This looks like a let down spot for Ovie and company.

Take PIT.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Dallas Stars.

Dallas is coming off a 2-1 loss to Chicago at home, and they come into Buffalo as one of the two Wild Card teams in the Western Conference. With Arizona sitting just two points back in ninth place, the Stars can't afford to leave any points on the table. Buffalo is banged up, and they have lost six of their last seven overall. Their best player (Jack Eichel) will not play tonight as he's serving a suspension for a high hit in Saturday's loss to Colorado. The Stars have won seven of the last eight head to head meetings versus Buffalo, and the Sabres are 1-5 in their last six games as an underdog.

Take DAL.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Columbus is coming off a 2-0 loss at New York last night, and here is what I said prior to the game: "The Columbus Blue Jackets come into New York desperately needing to string a few wins together. They went all in at the trade deadline, not only keeping Artemi Panarin and Sergei Bobrovsky, but also trading for Matt Duschene and Ryan Dzingel. They currently sit in the final Wild Card spot in the East, but they are tied on points with ninth place Montreal." They return home for another must win game against Boston, a team that has earned points in 19 of it's last 20 games. I had Boston pegged to suffer a let down against Pittsburgh in their last game, and they lost 3-1. Now that their streak is done, they might still be a little vulnerable here on the road in Columbus.

Take CBJ.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Juventus.

I picked Juventus to win the Champions League this season, and here is what I said before the season started: "The Series A champs came very close to winning the Champions League in 2017, losing in the Final to Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid. They lost again to Madrid in last year's competition. Ronaldo is the All Time leading scorer in Champions League play, and was perhaps the most impressive player at the 2018 World Cup. There is no doubt in my mind that he still has plenty left in the tank, and bringing him in will make Juventus the favorite to win this year's competition." They sit 16 points clear at the top of the table in the Series A, and they have conceded just 16 goals in 26 matches. They need a miracle here in the second leg of this tie versus Atletico, but just ask Machester United if miracles can happen?

Take JUVE.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on CBJ@NYI to go Under the total.

The Columbus Blue Jackets come into New York desperately needing to string a few wins together. They went all in at the trade deadline, not only keeping Artemi Panarin and Sergei Bobrovsky, but also trading for Matt Duschene and Ryan Dzingel. They currently sit in the final Wild Card spot in the East, but they are tied on points with ninth place Montreal. The Islanders are ranked 1st overall in the NHL in goals against, allowing 2.4 goals per game. We should expect a low scoring game between two teams jockeying for playoff position. The under is 4-0 in the Blue Jackets last four road games, and 11-5-1 in the Blue Jackets last 17 games as a road underdog. The under is 18-5-3 in the Islanders last 26 versus teams with a winning record.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on LAK@ARI to go Under the total.

The Arizona Coyotes are making a furious run for the post season, and they come into tonight's home game against LA as winners of seven of their last eight. Six of those eight games went under the total. They have been getting great goaltending from 28 year old Darcy Kuemper, who is 10-4-1 with a 2.25 GAA in his last 15 starts. Kuemper will face his former team tonight, and LA has lost back to back games and has only scored one goal during that span. The Kings rank 30th in the NHL in scoring, and they have scored two goals or less in seven of their last 10 overall.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on UNC.

It was just a few weeks ago that North Carolina went into Cameron Indoor Stadium and laid a whupping on Duke. Now the Blue Devils look to return the favor, and some might think this looks like a natural revenge spot. I might like Duke's chances of an upset here, if they had Zion Williamson back, or if Trey Jones wasn't hurt, or if they didn't just come oh so close to losing to one of the worst teams in the conference a few days ago. Duke is a mess, and expecting them to pull it all together to beat the Tar Heels at Chapel Hill just doesn't seem at all realistic. North Carolina lead by double digits at the half in the last meeting.

Take UNC.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Leicester City.

Leicester City has but one win in their last five matches, but that's one more than Fulham has in their last five. Fulham isn't quite the worst team in the Premier League, or at least they don't rank last in points. That distinction belongs to Huddersfield. Fulham though has allowed a Premier League worst 65 goals in 29 matches, and they do have the worst away record in the Premier League. As mediocre as Leicester is, the Foxes are undefeated at home during the Brendan Rogers era.

Take Leicester.

GL,

Jesse Schule

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

The Ducks are playing the role of spoiler, coming off back to back wins against two teams fighting to get into the playoffs (Arizona and Colorado). Both of those games went under the total. and goaltenders Ryan Miller and John Gibson each allowed just one goal. Jordan Binnington is having a fantastic rookie season for the Blues, with a record of 13-5-1 and a 1.68 GAA. The under is 18-8-2 in the Blues last 28 road games, and the under 15-6 in the Ducks last 21 as a home underdog. The under is 18-6-2 in the Ducks last 26 games playing on 0 days rest.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Over 2.5.

Defending MLS champs Atlanta will begin their season on the road at DC United. Heading into this match, Atlanta played two matches in CONCACAF Champions League and a friendly versus LAFC. All three of those games saw at least four goals. Last year's leading scorer in MLS Josef Martinez scored twice in Atlanta's last match. Each of the last three meetings between Atlanta and DC United have ended with a score of 3-1. We should expect plenty of goals here in this season opening match.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on BC@GT to go Under the total.

The Yellow Jackets have lost nine of their last 10 overall, and they have scored just 60 points per game over their last five. They host Boston College, who has lost six of their last nine, averaging 68 points in their last five games. It seems like asking a lot for either of these teams to score 70 points today. Boston College has failed to reach the total in five of it's last seven overall, while Georgia Tech has gone under in seven of it's last 10 when coming off a loss. The Yellow Jackets have a long history of playing low scoring games at home, the under is 50-23-1 in Yellow Jackets last 74 home games.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on UNLV.

The Boise State Broncos have been a powerhouse in the Mountain West for years, but they have really fallen off this year. They come into UNLV with a losing record in the conference, and a road record of 3-8. They already lost by a score of 83-72 at home versus the Rebels earlier this year, and I don't like their chances of avenging that loss here in Las Vegas. The Broncos have lost six of their last seven games, and the lone win during that span came against the bottom feeders San Jose State. The Rebels lost their last home game by a single point against one of the top teams in the conference (San Diego State), and prior to that they beat Air Force by a score of 77-72.

Take UNLV.

GL,

Jesse Schule

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

The St. Louis Blues have been the NHL's best team since January 1st, and during that time they have conceded fewer goals than any other club. The Dallas Stars have been solid on defense this season, ranking 3rd in the league in goals against. Tonight's game is huge for both clubs, each battling for playoff position. History tells us that this should be a low scoring affair, as five of the last seven meetings have fallen short of the total. The under is 6-0-1 in the Stars last seven games as an underdog of +110 to +150, and the under is 21-7-5 in the Stars last 33 road games. The Blues have failed to reach the total in seven of their last eight home games, and they have won seven straight at home.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Dallas Stars.

The LA Kings were sellers at the trade deadline, and they come into tonight's home game versus Dallas as losers of nine straight. While the playoffs aren't a possibility for the Kings, the Stars are just one point out of the final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference. Dallas has as many wins on the road (12) as the Kings have at home. LA ranks 30th in the NHL in scoring, while the Stars rank in the Top 5 in goals against. The Stars are 7-3 in the last 10 head to head meetings, but they have won five straight at LA. I'll fade the struggling Kings at home versus a team that still has plenty to play for.

Take DAL.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Over 2.5.

Southampton will host Fulham on Wednesday, in a battle of the bottom feeders in the English Premier League. Neither of these two clubs have had any success defending this season, allowing 111 goals between them. Fulham ranks dead last in the Premier League conceding 61 goals in total this season. The Saints have allowed multiple goals in each of their last seven matches, and during that span they scored nine goals. Southampton has scored 14 goals in their last nine home matches.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on UCLA.

The Ducks are coming off another double digit loss at USC, and I bet against them in that game. Here is what I said prior to tip off: "It's been a lost season for the Ducks, who were expecting to challenge for another PAC12 Title. They lost their leading scorer Bol Bol after just nine games, and Louis King and Kenny Wooten have been banged up. The Ducks lost 72-57 at Oregon State in their last game, and they shot just 53.3 percent from the free throw line in that game. They have averaged just 59.9 points per game on the road, losing five of eight games. The Ducks are 4-11-1 ATS in their last 16 road games." The Bruins have won three of the last four head to head meetings, including an overtime win at Oregon earlier this season. UCLA averages a staggering 81.6 points on 48.1 percent shooting at home. I can't see Oregon finding enough offense to hang with the Bruins.

Take UCLA.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The Flyers had been one of the league's hotter teams before dropping back to back games at Montreal and at home versus Tampa. What's particularly concerning about those games is that 20 year old rookie goaltender Carter Hart was chased from the net after allowing three goals in the opening 10 minutes in both games. If Hart is between the pipes Saturday, he'll face a star studded Penguins team that ranks in the Top 5 of the league in both goals scored and power play percentage. Not only have the Penguins won seven of the last 10 meetings, they have won five straight in the City of Brotherly Love.

Take PIT.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on West Ham.

Fulham has allowed more goals than any other club in the Premier League this season, and they have been particularly poor in away matches. They rank dead last in the Premier League with an 0-2-11 record in 13 away matches, and they have a -24 goal differential in those games. West Ham sits right in the middle of the Premier League table, and they come into this match versus Fulham with 18 goals in 13 home matches. Fulham has lost it's last two matches at West Ham by a combined score of 6-0. This figures to be another one sided match in favor of the home team.

Take WHU.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on under 166.5.

The Blue Devils have won nine straight since losing in overtime to Syracuse. They failed to reach the total in six of those nine games, and tonight's total is far higher than it was in any of those contests. Everyone expects fireworks every time Duke and North Carolina play each other, but these teams played three times last year and went under in all three games. Duke is allowing just 62.7 points per game at home, and 66.8 points per game in their last five overall. The under is 20-8-1 in the Blue Devils last 29 home games, and 15-5-2 in their last 22 games following a straight up win. The under is 5-1 in the Tar Heels last six road games, and 3-0-1 in their last four at Duke.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Chicago Blackhawks.

The Hawks might be the hottest team in the league, coming into tonight's home game against Columbus as winners of eight of their last nine overall. I have bet on Chicago in several of those games, and here is what I said prior to their win over Detroit: "The Hawks come into Sunday's home game against Detroit as winners of six straight. The Red Wings on the other hand have lost back to back games, and sit just two points out of last in the Atlantic Division. The Red Wings are 18-39 in their last 57 road games, and 7-17 in their last 24 overall. Patrick Kane is just two points back of Nikita Kucherov who leads the NHL in scoring, and his partner in crime Jonathan Toews scored a highlight reel game winning goal in overtime versus Vancouver on Thursday. The Hawks are putting the rest of the league on notice ..." Chicago has won 20 of the last 27 meetings, and the home team is 6-1 in the last seven meetings.

Take CHI.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on WASH@WSU to go Over the total.

Washington State is just 3-8 in the PAC12, ahead of only California. The Cougars do score a lot of points at home though, averaging 84.4 points while winning eight of 11 games. They lost 85-67 at Washington earlier this season, but tonight's game could be a lot closer than that. The over is 13-4 in Cougars last 17 home games, and the total for tonight's game is far lower than it was in their previous four home games versus the Huskies. Washington State's last home game was a 93-84 loss to USC. The Huskies gave up 75 points in a loss at Arizona State in their last road game, and I expect the Cougars to get their points at home tonight.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Over 2.5.

The Red Devils are a different team since they sacked Jose Mourino. They have really opened up with a less conservative style of play, and the results speak for themselves. Wins over Cardiff City, AFC Bournemouth and Huddersfield Town have come by a combined score of 12-3. They come off a 3-0 win over Fulham on Saturday, and they host PSG in the first leg of a Champions League tie this afternoon. PSG is in rough shape, with two of it's three Super Stars sidelined by injury. Edinson Cavani and Neymar have scored 30 goals between them, but Killian Mbappe has netted 18 goals in just 20 matches. All three players scored in a 4-1 win over Red Star Belgrade in their last Champions League match. I expect to see an exciting match here at Old Trafford, and I don't fancy either team to post a clean sheet.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Duke Blue Devils.

A lot of people will be backing Virginia here at home, especially given that they lost by just two points at Duke a few weeks ago. The thing is, you have to remember that the Cavs were catching Duke in a particularly vulnerable spot, without their starting PG. Tre Jones is back playing at full strength, and Duke is coming off four straight double digit wins. The last meeting between these two teams wasn't as close as the final score would indicate, as the Cavs made it close with a few late buckets. Duke has won four of the last five head to head meetings, two of those wins coming at Virginia. The road team is 20-5-1 ATS in the last 26 meetings, and the underdog is 20-8-1 ATS in the last 29 meetings. I'll take the points.

Take DUKE.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Over 2.5.

The Red Devils are a different team since they sacked Jose Mourino. They have really opened up with a less conservative style of play, and the results speak for themselves. Wins over Cardiff City, AFC Bournemouth and Huddersfield Town have come by a combined score of 12-3. They will play at Fulham Saturday, and Fulham has conceded a Premier League worst 55 goals this season. They lost 4-1 at Old Trafford earlier this season, and four of the last five matches between these clubs have seen at least four goals. Fulham scored four goals in a 4-2 win over Brighton Hove Albion in their last home game, and they've scored at least once in five straight at home.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Edmonton Oilers.

Edmonton has lost five straight, but each of their last three losses came in games decided by one goal. They are now three points out of a Wild Card spot, and facing a must win situation at home tonight versus Chicago. The Blachhawks are only two points back of Edmonton, but they are still dead last in the Central Division with 49 points. Chicago has won four straight, but I expect them to suffer a let down here in Edmonton. It's tough to ask this team to match the intensity of a desperate Oilers team while playing their third straight road game. The Blackhawks are 13-30 in their last 43 road games, and 2-8 in their last 10 games playing on two days rest.

Take EDM.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on New England.

Why do you think the Rams beat the Saints? Are you one of those conspiracy theorists that believes the only reason the Rams are playing in the Super Bowl is because a referee missed a call at the end of the NFC Championship Game? If that's what you believe, then I think you are missing something. You have to give credit where credit is due, and I think it's fair to say that Jared Goff outplayed Drew Brees. I also think it's pretty clear that Sean McVay outcoached Sean Payton. I don't think the Rams can count on winning the quarterback battle or the coaching battle here against Brady and Belichick. My money is on experience over youth, and I expect Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski to turn back the clock.

Props include:
- Todd Gurley anytime TD.
- Sony Michel anytime TD.
- Gronkowski over 3.5 receptions.
- Tom Brady over 1.5 TDs. 

Take NE.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Golden State Warriors.

The Lakers got LeBron James back from injury on Thursday, and they managed to beat the Clippers in overtime. There are still plenty of rumors swirling around the team, and it remains to be seen if players like Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma and Brandon Ingram will be part of the future in LA. Anthony Davis has issued a public demand to be traded, and he's looking to become a Laker. Lonzo Ball says if he get's traded to New Orleans he won't play for the Pelicans. It sounds like a hot mess to me. The Warriors won 11 straight before losing at home to the Clippers on Thursday. Perhaps they were looking ahead to this game against LeBron and the Lakers. Golden State has covered in four of it's last five when coming off a loss, and they are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 home games versus the Lakers. I think they'll jump all over LA in the first half, and cover easily.

Take GS.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Washington Capitals.

The defending Stanley Cup champs have now lost seven straight, but I don't believe there is any reason to panic. Take a close look at this losing streak and you will see that their backup goaltender started the majority of those losses, and they played some tough teams during that stretch (Toronto, Nashville, San Jose). Calgary is way out in front in the Pacific Division, and they come into the nation's capital as winners of eight of their last nine. They should face a stiff challenge here from a desperate Capitals team. This Washington team can turn things around quickly, as they did in last year's playoffs coming back from a 3-1 series deficit against Columbus. I'll take the Caps as a home dog.

Take WAS.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the LA Clippers.

The Lakers are a mess at the moment, coming into tonight's game against the Clippers as losers of four of their last five. LeBron James is still recovering from a groin injury, and isn't expected to return tonight. Lonzo Ball is also sidelined by and injury, leaving LA extremely shorthanded. Anthony Davis has been fined by the league for publicly demanding a trade to the Lakers. Lonzo Ball has already gone on record saying he won't play for the Pelicans if he's included in such a trade. The Clippers had won three straight before suffering a home loss to Atlanta. That was the second game of a back to back and a third game in four nights. They should be ready to bounce back here against the struggling Lakers. The Clippers have won six of the last seven meetings, and they've covered the spread in six of the last eight meetings. The Lakers are 5-14 ATS in the last 19 meetings at Staples Center.

Take LAC.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on KU@UK to go Over the total.

I bet on the over in the Jayhawks win over Iowa State on Monday. Here is what I said prior to that game: "The #7 ranked Kansas Jayhawks are coming off a 65-64 loss on the road at West Virginia, but I expect a much higher score here in Ksnsas tonight. The Jayhawks are 10-0 at home, and they have averaged 81.2 points on 49.5 points in those games. Their most recent home game was an 80-78 win over Texas." The Over is 12-3-1 in the Jayhawks last 16 non-conference games, and 20-9-2 in their last 31 overall. I like both teams to pile on the points here in the BIG12/SEC Challenge.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Duquesne Dukes.

The VCU Rams have won six straight meetings versus the Dukes dating back to 2013, but they come into today's game trailing Duquesne in the A-10 standings. The Dukes are 5-1 on conference play, and their last win came at home against first place Saint Louis. The home team has covered in four straight meetings between these teams, and I like Duquesne to get off to a good start as a home dog here today. The Dukes have averaged 78.6 points on 45.5 percent shooting in their last five games, more than 11 points more than the Rams have averaged during that span. Of course the Rams are better defensively, but they were able to overcome stifling defense in their last game against the Bilikens. I'll take the points here.

Take DUQ.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Toronto Raptors.

The Rockets haven't won back to back games since the beginning of January, and coming off a close win over the Knicks, I expect them to have trouble at home tonight versus the Toronto Raptors. They are just 5-5 over their last 10 games, and four of those five wins came against teams with a losing record. Only Golden State has a better road record than the Raptors, who have won their last two games at Houston. Kawhi Leonard sat out the last two games for what the Raptors claim was simply rest. He's expected to return to action here in Houston. The Rockets are still extremely thin with Cint Capela and Chris Paul both sidelined by injuries. James Harden has averaged over 52 points per game in his last five starts, and he's going to need to score at least 50 to give the Rockets at chance tonight. It's only a matter of time before he runs out of gas, and the Raptors aren't going to make life easy for him.

Take TOR.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Vancouver Canucks.

We are witnessing a hockey renaissance in Vancouver, and the Canucks are riding a high heading into tonight's home game against Carlolina. Superstar rookie Elias Pettersson returned to the lineup Sunday, scoring a goal and an assist in a 3-2 home win over Detroit. Vancouver is now in a solid position to reach the post-season, something that wasn't expected at the beginning of the season. Pettersson can take a lot of credit, averaging over a point per game as a rookie. He's currently on pace to score more goals as a rookie than the likes of Sidney Crosby and Mario Lemieux. Carolina comes in as losers of three of their last four, and they just played the Oilers and Flames in Alberta. This looks like a tough spot for the visitors.

Take VAN.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Vancouver Canucks.

The Canucks are 2-0-1 on their current home stand, and they host the cellar dwelling Detroit Red Wings Sunday. Detroit has lost five of it's last six on the road, and sits in dead last in the Atlantic Division Standings. Rookie sensation Elias Pettersson is expected to be back for the Canucks, and despite only playing 38 games he leads the team in goals with 22 and points with 42. His return would be welcome as the Canucks have lost four of six since he went down with a knee injury. The Red Wings are 16-37 in their last 53 road games, and 1-6 in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest. This is a far bigger game for the home team than it is for the visitors.

Take VAN.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Paige VanZant.

When The Iceman predicted the demise of Ronda Rousey back in 2015, it wasn't very well received. Prior to her loss to Holly Holm, anyone who doubted Rousey was considered a conspiracy theorist. Now just 3 years later, Amanda Nunes is the undisputed champion, and Rousey is no longer relevant.

VanZant is far from the toughest women in MMA, but something she does have in common with Ronda is that she might be the most marketable female fighter. By carefully building an impressive record against inferior opponents, Dana White could turn VanZant into another cash cow the likes not seen since Rousey.

Ostovich has a career record of 4-4, and she's coming off a loss by rear naked choke to Montana De La Rosa. I don't think Ostovich will prove to be much competition for the more experienced VanZant.

Take VanZant.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Tampa Lightning.

The Lightning are the best team in the NHL, sitting 14 points clear of second place Toronto in the East, and seven points clear of the Calgary Flames who are in first place in the West. Tampa has lost two of it's last three games, and coming off a 4-2 loss to the Leafs they should be able to get back on track in a home game against the San Jose Sharks. After winning seven straight, the Sharks lost at Arizona on Wednesday. Heading out east could prove to be a tough test for a team that has had an impressive run. Tampa is 19-5 at home, and they rank first in the NHL in scoring, and they also have the league's best power play. It's hard not to like Tampa as a small favorite on home ice.

Take TB.

GL,

Jesse Schule

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

The Virginia Cavs might be catching Duke at a good time, with the Blue Devils coming off a 95-91 home loss to Syracuse. Remember the Cavs beat Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium last January by a score of 65-63. Virginia comes in averaging 78.4 points on 50.5 percent shooting in their last five games. The Blue Devils have allowed opponents to average over 72 points in their last five games. There are plenty of shooters on both these teams, and both teams hit for a high percentage from the free throw line. Virginia has been on fire from beyond the arc, hitting 45.9 percent over their last five games. I expect both teams to score over 70 points here tonight.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on LAK@DAL to go Under the total.

The Dallas Stars have fallen on tough times, coming into tonight's home game against LA as losers of four of their last five overall. They have struggled on offense, scoring two goals or less in 11 of their last 14 games overall. They are still in a solid position to make the playoffs, which means they really need to turn things around. They might be able to do just that against an LA Kings team that ranks 31st in the NHL in scoring. The Stars have failed to reach the total in six straight overall, while the Kings have gone under in eight of their last 10 overall. Low scoring games are nothing new for LA, as the under is 58-27-8 in the Kings last 93 road games. I'll bet on another low score here tonight.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

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This is an 8* play on MTL@BOS to go Under the total.

The Habs will play the Bruins in Boston tonight, and both these teams are riding hot goaltenders. Carey Price is coming off a shutout win over Colorado, while Tukka Rask has conceded a total of seven goals while winning his last five starts. The under was 4-0-1 in those games. History certainly tells us that a low scoring game should be expected. These teams have gone under in six straight, and nine of the last 10 meetings. The Habs have gone under in seven straight overall, and four straight at Boston. The Bruins have also failed to reach the total in four straight overall.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Edmonton Oilers.

The Arizona Coyotes have been hit hard by injuries, and they face a tough road game at Edmonton tonight. The Oilers have won seven of their last eight against the Coyotes, and four straight home meetings versus Arizona. The home team has won five of the last seven meetings. The Oilers are coming off a 4-3 overtime win over the Florida Panthers, and they will look to build on that here tonight. Connor McDavid has scored five goals in his last five games, and the two time scoring champ scored the winner in the shootout versus Florida. McDavid had a pair of goals and an assist in a 3-1 win at Arizona last week.

Take EDM.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Colts.

Patrick Mahomes will probably win the MVP Award this season, but there is no way anybody can convince me that he's a better quarterback than Andrew Luck. I've seen rookie quarterbacks like Dak Prescott, Lamar Jackson, Robert Griffin and Jameis Winston go from boom to bust overnight. The fact is that Mahomes walked into an offense that was already one of the league's best when Alex Smith was the quarterback. Players like Travis Kelce, Tyreek Hill and Kareem Hunt have contributed to the success of Mahomes. Without Hunt, the Chiefs haven't been the same. They were held to just 10 points in the first half of a loss at Seattle, and they needed a miracle to beat the Ravens at home. Mahomes was outgunned by Phillip Rivers in a home loss to the Chargers. Now he faces a veteran gunslinger in Andrew Luck, and a Colts defense that has allowed 10 points per game over their last six overall. The Chiefs 28th ranked run defense faces a running back that ran for 148 yards and a TD on 24 carries against the Texans last week.

Take Indy.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on OKST@WVU to go Under the total.

The Cowboys have failed to reach the total in seven of their last eight games. I bet the under in their last game, a 61-58 win over Texas. Here is what I said prior to tipoff: "an Oklahoma State team tonight that really struggles to do anything on offense, and I like Texas to remain undefeated in the BIG12. The Cowboys have lost both their games against BIG12 teams, and that includes a home loss to Iowa State. If there is one thing the Cowboys do well, it's strong play on defense. They have held opponents to 63.7 points per game in Stillwater." I will go against another high total here as they play at West Virginia.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Vancouver Canucks.

The Arizona Coyotes come into Vancouver off a 5-0 shutout win over the Rangers. That could set them up for a let down on the road against a gritty young team that still has plenty of fight. The Coyotes are bottom feeders in the Western Conference, a lot closer to winning a lottery pick than they are to making a playoff spot. Vancouver isn't a team that needs to focus on the draft, as they already have all the pieces in place, and just need to develop the young talent that they already have. The home team is 6-2 straight up in the last eight meetings, and the Coyotes are 9-23-1 in the last 33 meetings in Vancouver. Arizona has a long history of futility on the road, the Coyotes are 37-83 in their last 120 road games. I'll take the home team as just a slight favorite.

Take VAN.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on OKC@SA to go Under the total.

One of the biggest stories of the first half of the season has been an increase in scoring league wide. While the numbers are up this year from years past, one trend has held true for as long as I can remember. When the playoffs get closer, the defensive intensity always increases. This appears to be the case for the Spurs, who have been steadily impoving on defense. Their last home game was a 108-88 win over the Grizzlies. They come into tonight's game as winners of five of their last six, and they have allowed just 103 points per game during that span. The Thunder rank in the Top 10 in the NBA in opponent's scoring average, and the under is 6-1 in the last seven head to head meetings, and 4-1 in the last five at San Antonio.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on CLEM@BAMA to go Under the total.

There's no doubt that Clemson's 30-3 win over Notre Dame was impressive, and this defense should be able to hold it's own against Alabama. This isn't the same team that scored just 24 points against the Tigers in last year's playoffs. This time around both these teams have improved at the quarterback position. For that reason the total for this game is set 10 points higher than it was in the previous playoff matchups over the last three seasons. I don't think it's realistic though to ask Trevor Lawrence to do what Deshaun Watson did in 2016, when the Tigers won in a massive upset. They say "defense wins championships", and they aren't kidding. Clemson has held opponents to just 13.7 points per game, just slightly less than the 14.8 points per game that Alabama has allowed. I expect this year's National Championship Game to be closer to last year's game than the high scoring games in 2016 and 2017. Weather could also be a factor, as the last game played at Levi's Stadium was a 7-6 score with Oregon and Michigan State struggling to throw the ball on a windy day.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

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This is a 5* play on the Chicago Bears. 

Can you believe that the Eagles are back in the playoffs, and last year's Super Bowl MVP is once against playing like one of the league's best quarterbacks. Nick Foles is capable of being great (at times) but let's not get carried away when we compare him to other great quarterbacks. The Bears have wins over the Packers and the Seahawks, and Russell Wilson and Aaron Rodgers have been consistently great for their entire careers spanning the better part of the last decade. Nick Foles on the other hand has had a handful of great games in an otherwise mediocre career. He comes into Chicago nursing sore ribs, and he's in serious danger of taking a beating today. I like the Bears to win big at Soldier Field.

Take CHI.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the LA Chargers.

Lamar Jackson has turned things around for the Baltimore Ravens, who might not have made the playoffs without him. I am not convinced he is the quarterback of the future for this franchise though, as I have seen this script before. It seems like nobody remembers his teammate RGIII early in his career in Washington. As exciting as it is when he eludes defenders and picks up big gains with his athletic ability, he's nothing short of a disaster in the passing game. He matches up against a potential future Hall of Famer in Phillip Rivers, and heaven forbid if he needs to rally his team late (as Rivers has done countless times in the past). The Ravens defense is statistically the best in the NFL, but they almost didn't survive in a must win game against the Browns last week. Baker Mayfield lit them up for 376 yards and three scores. I expect Rivers to be just as good here in this Wild Card game.

Take LAC.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Edmonton Oilers.

After snapping a six game losing skid, the Oilers will look to build some momentum on the road in LA tonight. The Kings are in the middle of a rebuild, sitting near the bottom of the Western Conference Standings. The Oilers are four points out of a Wild Card spot, and they have two games in hand versus he Anaheim Ducks. The Kings rank dead last in the NHL in scoring, and they rank 30th in the league on the penalty kill. The Oilers will look to take advantage with one of the league's better power plays. Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick has been brutal this year, going 6-10-2 with a 3.05 GAA. He was lit up for six goals on 33 shots in a loss to Tampa in his last start.

Take EDM.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Ohio Bobcats.

Ohio is 7-0 at home so far, and the Bobcats have won four straight head to head meetings versus Northern Illinois. They have won all three home games during that span by a double-digit margin. The Huskies have lost four of their five road games so far, and they have allowed opponents to average over 81 points in those games. The Bobcats are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 home games, and 5-2 ATS in their last seven versus MAC teams. This Northern Illinois team finished dead last in the MAC last year, and they were 1-13 on the road. They should be a far bigger underdog here in Ohio.

Take OHIO.

GL,

Jesse Schule

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Oregon Ducks.

The Ducks were 8-4 in the PAC12 this year, and they finished the season strong winning three of their final four games. The Spartans on the other hand lost two of their final three games of the season, and freshman quarterback Rocky Lombardi played the majority of those final three games. Under Lombardi the Spartans managed just 26 total points in those final three games. The passing game is not a strength for Michigan State, and any success on offense has come on the ground. That's not a good matchup here against an Oregon defense that held five opponents under 100 rushing yards this season. The Ducks offense is in good hands with Justin Herbert, who is considered to be the top NFL quarterback prospect in college football. While the Spartans have done well in bowl games over the years, I just don't think they have enough offense to keep up with the Ducks.

Take ORE.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Indianapolis Colts.

The Titans may have won four straight, but those wins came against the Jets, Jags, Giants and Redskins. Not only have they built their winning streak against some of the weaker teams in the NFL, many of those wins were far from impressive. They trailed at home against the Redskins last week, and they were losing 16-6 at the half in a home win over the Jets a few weeks ago. The Colts have won eight of their last nine overall, including a 38-10 win over Tennessee. They led 24-3 at halftime in that game, and Andrew Luck threw for 297 yards and three TDs on 23-of-29 passing. The Colts last road game was a 24-21 win over the Texans in Houston, and they led 17-7 at the half in that game. If Marcus Mariota is healthy enough to start this game, he might not finish it. The Titans leading receiver Corey Davis is also banged up, and keeping up with Andrew Luck is going to be a tough ask for Tennessee.

Take IND.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Minnesota Vikings.

I took Minnesota +3.5 when they lost 25-20 at Chicago a few weeks ago. A missed two-point conversion at the end of the game cost me the cover. Here is what I said before kickoff: "The Bears have looked really good this season, coming into this weekend's home game against the Vikings with a 6-3 record, sitting first in the NFC North. The Vikings are hot on their heels, and at 5-3-1 they have navigated a much tougher schedule. Two of those three losses came against the #1 and #2 ranked teams in the league (Saints and Rams). Coming off a bye week, Minnesota is as healthy as it has been all year. Dalvin Cook is back, and he had over 100 yards from scrimmage in the win over Detroit. Minnesota has had success on the road, they are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 road games. The most significant number to me is ZERO! That's the number of wins Chicago has versus teams with a winning record this season. The Bears are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 versus teams with a winning record." The Bears have since won four of five games, including road wins at Detroit and San Francisco. This will be the Bears first road game against a team with a winning record. They have lost at Miami and at New York (Giants). It's hard to beat a team twice, and that is going to be especially true given what's at stake for the Vikings here.

Take MINNY.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the LA Clippers.

The Spurs were blown out in the first half in Denver last night, and while they rallied to make it close in the fourth quarter, they ultimately came up short. That is nothing new for San Antonio, a team that has been terrible on the road this season. The Spurs are 8-18-1 ATS in their last 27 road games, and they are 5-11-1 ATS in their last 17 games playing the second game of a back to back. While both teams played last night, the Clippers don't have to travel after beating the Lakers at the Staples Center. LA is one of the hottest teams in the league, winning four of their last five overall and ranking 3rd in the NBA in points scored. The Clippers are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 home games, and they are 6-2 ATS in their last eight when playing on back to back nights.

Take LAC.

GL,

Jesse Schule

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Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on WVU@SYR to go Over the total.

The West Virginia Mountaineers were hoping to compete for a playoff spot this season, and Will Grier was one of the favorites to win the Heisman. Finishing the season with back to back heartbreaking losses leaves a cloud hanging around Morgantown heading into Bowl Season. When first asked about the Camping World Bowl, Will Grier said: “I have no thoughts or decisions,” Grier said. “I was planning on playing [in the Big 12 championship]. Just kind of taking it all in, my last game in Morgantown. Wish we would have came out on top, but we left it all out there for the fans.” The Orange are coming into this game with a chance to reach 10 wins, which would be considered a huge success for Dino Babers and company. The last time I bet on the Orange, they lost their starting quarterback early in the first quarter and ended up getting blown out by Notre Dame. Here is what I said prior to that game: "This a team that has already proved it can hang with the big boys, last year they handed Clemson it's only regular season loss. Senior quarterback Eric Dungey has been lighting it up with his arm and his legs. He's got a dozen rushing TDs and 690 rushing yards so far this season. The Orange have covered the spread in five straight non conference games, and they are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 against teams with a winning record. While the Mountaineers will miss Grier, this high flying offense still has plenty of weapons. The Orange will be shorthanded on defense with three starters missing the game for personal reasons. I expect to see plenty of scoring here in Orlando.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Edmonton Oilers.

I have been betting on the Oilers since they fired their coach, and here is what I had to say prior to a recent win over the Minnesota Wild: "The Oilers have had some success since firing Todd McClellan and bringing in Ken Hitchcock. They come into tonight's home game against Minnesota as winners of four of their last five and three straight at home. The Wild will play their third straight game on the road, splitting games at Vancouver and Calgary. They have just one win in their last five games, and they have lost six of their last seven road games against a team with a winning record. Team captain Mikko Koivu suffered a knee injury in the win at Calgary, and his status for tonight's game is in question. Connor McDavid scored the game winner in a shootout in St. Louis on Wednesday, and he's won the scoring title in each of the last two seasons. His ice time is up since the arrival of Hitchcock, and so far that's translating into more wins for the Oilers." They play at home versus Vancouver tonight, and they will try to avenge a 4-2 loss at Vancouver just before Christmas.

Take EDM.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on KC@SEA to go Under the total.

The Seahawks return home with a bitter taste in their mouth after losing in overtime at San Francisco. They might just get back on track against a Chiefs team that appears to be vulnerable. I bet against the Chiefs last week, and here is what I said prior to their loss to LA: "The Chiefs offense has been flying high all season, but they come into Thursday's home game against the Chargers a little banged up. They lost one of their most dangerous weapons when they released Kareem Hunt, and Spencer Ware has been pretty mediocre filling his place. Now they might not even have Ware or Sammy Watkins for this game, and if my memory serves me correctly I seem to recall Tyreek Hill limping off the field with a sprained ankle in overtime on Sunday." Patrick Mahomes gets a lot of attention with his "no look" passes, and the rest of his "hot dog" antics. He could be in for a rough ride here in a cold weather game in the Emerald City.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* (GOY) play on PIT@NO to go Under the total.

The Steelers got it done with their defense in a 17-10 home win over New England last week, keeping their playoff hopes alive. The Saints high flying offense has been grounded in recent weeks, losing to Dallas, scoring three points in the first half at Tampa, and then last week they trailed Carolina 7-6 at halftime. The bookmakers seem to be ignoring that here in this game with a total between 55-60. This is a big game for both teams, and both defenses are dialed in. I'll fade the inflated number.

Take UNDER.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the LAC.

I bet on the Chargers on TNF last week, and they pulled off an amazing comeback to beat the Chiefs. Here is what I said prior to that game: "The Chargers defense has been solid all year, and they rank in the Top 10 in the league versus the pass, allowing just 225 yards per game. The Chargers have covered the spread in four straight road games, and the road team is 6-1 ATS in the last seven head to head meetings" The Ravens played the Chiefs a week earlier, and they lost in overtime by a score of 27-24. Lamar Jackson played well in Kansas City, throwing for 147 yards and two TDs on 13-of-24 passing. He had thrown three picks and just one TD pass in his previous three starts, and he had a mediocre game against a terrible Tampa Bay team last week. I don't think this rookie can keep his team in the game against Phillip Rivers and a Chargers defense that ranks among the best in the NFL. A healthy Keenan Allen and Melvin Gordon will be a huge boost for the home team.

Take LAC.

GL,

Jesse Schule

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Army Black Knights.

The Houston Cougars lost three of their final four games of the season, and they allowed a whopping 166 points in those three losses. They really missed defensive tackle Ed Oliver, who didn't play in four of the last five games. He's by far their best player on defense, and he's expected to garner plenty of interest in the upcoming NFL draft. Neither Oliver or starting QB Deriq King will play in the bowl game, as they prepare for the draft. Army comes in as winners of eight straight, their last loss was back in September falling 28-21 at Oklahoma. A win here would give Army 11 wins for the first time in team history, so you can expect the Black Knights to be by far the more motivated team. I like Army to win big here in Texas.

Take ARMY.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Texas Tech.

The #2 ranked Blue Devils have only lost once this season (89-87 vs Gonzaga), and they played a close game in a 78-72 win over Auburn. They opened as a 7.5 point favorite for tonight's neutral site game versus Texas Tech and MSG, but they have since been bet up to a double digit favorite. The Red Raiders come undefeated at 10-0, and while they haven't played any ranked teams, they do have an experienced squad with two seniors in the starting five. Texas Tech made it to the Elite Eight in last year's NCAA Tournament, beating the likes of Purdue and Florida before losing to Villanova. The Red Raiders rank 1st nationally in opponent's scoring average as well as opponent's field goal percentage. They could make life tough for Duke's talented freshman. I'll take the points.

Take TTU.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Panthers.

Most people still consider the Saints to be the best team in the NFL, but if there is one weakness it is Drew Brees on the road. A week after losing to Dallas, the Saints put up just three poins in the first half at Tampa Bay. They went on to rally for a win and cover in the second half of that game, but tonight they face a different monster. Cam Newton and Riverboat Ron are still alive in the playoff hunt, and they won't be an easy out here at home in Carolina.

Take CAR.

GL,

Jesse Schule

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This is a 10* play on NEB@OKST to go Under the total.

When the Cornhuskers take on the Cowboys in Sioux Falls, SD on Sunday, I expect to see a defensive battle. Both these teams have played strong defense so far, but Nebraska has been really impressive only allowing 59.6 points per game. Previous head to head meetings have been really low scoring, going under in each of the last three. Oklahoma State won by a score of 53-52 in the most recent head to head meeting. Low scoring games are nothing new for the Cowboys, the under is 13-3-1 in their last 17 overall. They have also gone under in seven of their last eight neutral site games.

Take Under.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Maple Leafs.

Toronto has slipped to second place in the NHL Standings after dropping three of their last four games. They hope to avoid being swept in Florida after losing to Tampa in a game that they out-shot the Lightning 49-21. If they play that way here against the Panthers, they should have more luck against Roberto Luongo. Florida's #1 netminder has allowed four goals in each of his last three starts, and has just one win in his last five starts. The Panthers have lost three of their last four home games, and the Leafs are 12-5 in their last 17 road games. Both these teams are looking to break out of a slump, but the Panthers have a lot less to worth with when it comes to talent.

Take TOR.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on West Ham vs Fulham over 2.5.

Fulham has been by far the worst team in the Premier League this season, and relegation appears inevitable. They have conceded a whopping 40 goals in 16 matches, the most of any team in the Premier League. They have scored four times in their last four matches, but they have just two losses and two draws to show for it. The Hammers come to Craven Cottage off three straight wins, scoring a total of nine goals in those games. West Ham has gone over 2.5 goals in six of their last seven matches. The Hammers have seen at least three goals in each of their last five head to head matches versus Fulham.

Take OVER.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* GOY play on the Vikings.

The Seahawks are rolling, coming into Monday's home game against the Vikings riding a three game winning streak. Two of those three wins came by just three points, and none of those games were against a team with a winning record. The Vikes are coming off a loss to the Patriots at Foxboro, and they really need to get back on track here in Seattle. Minnesota has won two of it's last three on the road, and the one loss came by just five points against the Bears. A missed two-point convert cost the Vikes the cover in that game. This should be a good game between two evenly matched teams, and I'll take the points with a desperate Minnesota team.

Take MINNY.

GL,

Jesse Schule

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Nevada Wolfpack.

Nevada is off to a hot start, coming into Friday's game versus Arizona State ranked sixth in the AP Poll. It's not just that the Wolfpack are 8-0, it's that all eight wins came by double-digits. Their closest game so far was a 96-86 win over Tulsa, in a game that they led by 11 at the half. The Sun Devils are also undefeated, and ranked in the Top 25. Their 7-0 start hasn't been quite as impressive, winning close games over teams like Utah State and Cal State Fullerton. They have only faced one ranked team, beating Mississippi State by a score of 72-67 in Las Vegas. Their last game was far from impressive, turning the ball over 19 times and shooting just 13-of-25 (52%) from the free throw line in a home win over Texas Southern. If they play like that here at the Staples Center, another double-digit win for Nevada will likely be the result.

Take NEV.

GL,

Jesse Schule

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

When I saw the total open at 43 for Monday's game between Washington and Philly, I assumed that bad weather must be in the forecast in the City of Brotherly Love. That's not the case though, and I think the bookmakers are overreacting to the injury to Alex Smith. The Redskins are still tied for first place in the division, and it's not like Alex Smith was lighting it up when they were winning games. Smith averaged 206 yards per game on 62.5 percent passing, averaging 6.6 yards per pass. McCoy has completed 60 percent of his passes, and has averaged 6.4 yards per pass. On Thanksgiving Day in Dallas, he threw for 268 yards and two TDs, but was picked off three times. He matches up against a Philly team that is very thin in the secondary, and I expect him to have some success moving the ball. These teams actually have a history of playing high scoring games, going over in four of the last five meetings, and four straight meetings in Philly. The total for this game is far lower than it was in any of the previous 10 meetings. I'll fade this low number.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play UGA.

Alabama is in a class of it's own, ranked #1 overall with a 12-0 record and an average margin of victory well over 20 points. They have covered the spread in five straight against SEC teams, and right about now most people think this team is unbeatable. As strange as it sounds, that's often when a team is at it's most vulnerable. Most people didn't think they would lose last year to Auburn, or two years ago in the Championship Game against Clemson. They were favorites in both of those games, but here in Atlanta they are asked to beat Georgia by a whopping two TDs. The last time these teams played Alabama was losing in overtime and backed up facing a 3rd and long, when Tua threw a game winning TD to steal the game. Georgia still covered the spread, and they are 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings. I'll take the points.

Take UGA.

GL,

Jesse Schule

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Calgary Flames.

The Dallas Stars will play the second game of a back to back on the road in Calgary on Wednesday night, and they are still without starting goaltender Ben Bishop. Backup Anton Khudobin hasn't impressed this season, ranking 35th in a league of 31 teams in GAA. The Stars aren't the best home team at the best of times, coming into Alberta with a road record of 4-7-1. Dating back to last season they are 7-19 in their last 26 road games. This looks like a favorable matchup for the Pacific Division leading Calgary Flames.

Take CAL.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on IND@DUKE to go Over the total.  The Blue Devils will look to bounce back from their first loss of the season when they take on Indiana at home Tuesday night. Last year the Blue Devils won 91-81 at Indiana, and in the only other meeting in the past decade (2015) they won at home by a score of 94-74. The total for tonight's game is significantly lower than it was in the Hoosiers last trip to Cameron Indoor Stadium. In fact it's the lowest total the Blue Devils have seen all season. They come in averaging 91.8 points per game, but on defense they are allowing opponents to average 71.2 points per game. I guess that's what you get will a roster full of talented freshman. Indiana is lighting up the scoreboard as well, shooting 55.1 percent from the field and averaging 84.3 points per game. The over is 4-1 in Duke's last five games against BIG10 teams, and I woudn't be surprised to see another barn burner here tonight.  Take OVER.  GL,  

Jesse Schule.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on PHI@NO to go Over the total.

The Eagles will need to score plenty of points if they want to hang with the Saints at the Superdome on Sunday. That's even more true given all the injuries in the secondary for Philly. Carson Wentz might have some success against a Saints defense that was lit up for 391 yards by Jared Goff in a 45-35 win in their last home game. The Saints have scored 40+ in three of their four home games this season. These two teams have gone over the total in six of the last eight head to head meetings, and Philly won the last meeting by a score of 39-17. I expect the Eagles to score their share here in a shootout in the BIG EASY!

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

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