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This is a play on the WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS as part of our CBB Saturday Triple Play. Western Kentucky has some solid momentum for the second game of a back-to-back set with Louisiana Tech. The Hilltoppers made a layup with 45 seconds remaining and added a free throw with 23 seconds left to win 66-64 on Friday night. They failed to cover and have now dropped eight of their last nine games against the spread but they are still 5-2 ATS in their last seven games against teams with a winning percentage above .600. Louisiana Tech has lost two straight games following a four-game winning streak. The Bulldogs have lost three of four games this season as underdogs and they are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games against teams with a winning straight up record. Here, we play on teams after being beaten by the spread by 42 or more points total in their last seven games going up against an opponent after going under the total by 42 or more points total in their last seven games. This situation is 145-94 ATS (60.7 percent) over the last five seasons. 9* (754) Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

This is a play on the LOS ANGELES RAMS for our NFL Saturday Enforcer. Los Angeles clinched a playoff spot last week with an 18-7 win over Arizona and will be out for revenge as Seattle held Los Angeles to less than 10 points for only the sixth time in the Sean McVay tenure. The Rams have not said whether starting quarterback Jared Goff or backup John Wolford will be under center to face the Seahawks and neither is a downgrade. The Rams defense was the best in the NFL by most statistical measures this season, finishing tops in both total yards allowed and points allowed while boasting the No. 1 pass defense as well. Seattle has slipped on offense as Russell Wilson was putting up MVP numbers but has digressed over the last few weeks. His only touchdown pass against the Rams since the arrival of Jalen Ramsey came in the fourth quarter two weeks ago. Here, we play on teams where the line is +3 to -3 after going under the total by 35 or more points total in their last five games, in conference games. This situation is 71-34 ATS (67.6 percent) over the last 10 seasons. 10* (143) Los Angeles Rams

This is a play on the INDIANAPOLIS COLTS for our NFL Saturday Afternoon Dominator. The Bills are hosting their first playoff game since 1996 and they are the talk of the NFL right now. Since Week 12, the Bills rank second in the NFL in yards per game (429.7), fourth in passing yards per game (305.2) and first in scoring (38.17). The Colts defense slipped some down the stretch but it is still a tough unit for the Bills to go against. Offensively, the Colts have scored the eighth most points in the league since Week 12. Quarterback Philip Rivers threw for the fourth-lowest interception total of his 17-year career in 2020 and was brilliant down the stretch, tossing eight touchdowns against two interceptions in the Colts final five games of the regular season. The Colts are 15-7 ATS in their last 22 games against teams with a winning record. Play against teams coming off an upset win over a division rival as a home underdog, with a winning record on the season playing another winning team. This situation is 43-15 ATS (74.1 percent) since 1983. 9* (141) Indianapolis Colts

This is a play on the UTEP MINERS for our CBB Friday Supreme Annihilator. Rice is off to an 8-2 start but the schedule has been suspect. Wins over Our Lady of the Lake? LeTourneau? Houston Baptist? The Owls have won and covers three straight games including a pair of wins over UTSA last weekend to open C-USA play. The Owls are 1-5 ATS in their last six road games against teams with a winning home record. The Miners are coming off a split against Southern Mississippi but the one loss came in overtime. They have an impressive win over Arizona St. and a competitive loss against Arizona where they lost by just eight points. UTEP has indicated between 7 and 10 percent of the Haskins Center will be filled with season-ticket holders, indicating between 700 and 1,000 fans. They will be the first fans allowed into a game this year and while that is not a lot, it is something and better than no one there at all. The Miners are 4-0 ATS in their last four games against teams with a winning percentage above .600. Here, we play on home favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points off a win by 10 points or more over a conference rival, in a game involving two teams with winning percentages between .600 and .800. This situation is 134-81 ATS (62.3 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (896) UTEP Miners

This is a play on the DETROIT PISTONS for our NBA Friday Enforcer. Phoenix is off to a sizzling 6-2 start following a win over Toronto on Wednesday at home and now it heads east for the first time this season. The Suns have seven players who average double-digit points so they are deep but this will be a challenge based on the travel schedule and with a game against Indiana on deck for tomorrow. Detroit is 1-7 to open the season following its third straight loss but two of those were at Milwaukee and the other came against Boston by just two points at home. Detroit will be deeper on Friday as the Pistons listed both Derrick Rose and Josh Jackson as probable. The Pistons are 5-1 ATS in their last six games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Here, we play against road favorites with a winning percentage of .750 or better after beating the spread by 36 or more points total in their last five games, a playing a team with a winning percentage of .250 or worse. This situation is 27-6 ATS (81.8 percent) since 1996. 10* (544) Detroit Pistons

This is a play on the BROOKLYN NETS for our NBA Thursday Enforcer. Brooklyn is coming off a 324-point win over Utah on Tuesday to snap a two-game slide. The Nets are without Kevin Durant so head coach Steve Nash slotted in defensive-minded guard Bruce Brown alongside Kyrie Irving in the backcourt, paired Taurean Prince and Jeff Green at forward, and moved the red-hot Jarrett Allen into the starting center spot. The Nets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Philadelphia has won five straight games to improve to 7-1 on the season. The quick start has given Philadelphia its best eight-game start since 2000-01, when it won its first 10 games. The Sixers are 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 games as a road favorite. Here, we play against favorites allowing 41.5 percent shooting or less going up against teams allowing between 41.5 and 43.5 percent shooting, after four straight games allowing a shooting percentage of 42 percent or less. This situation is 27-7 ATS (79.4 percent) since 1996. 10* (534) Brooklyn Nets

This is a play on the SMU MUSTANGS for our CBB Thursday Enforcer. The Mustangs dropped their first game of the season to Houston, 74-60, in Dallas on Sunday. Then-No. 5 Houston looked the part of a conference juggernaut while SMU showed signs that it will remain a force in the league although it might be a bit early to assess their chances. This is a big rebound game for the Mustangs and the line is in their favor. Cincinnati has lost five straight games to fall to 2-6 on the season. The Bearcats only wins have come against Lipscomb and Furman so they have struggled against quality teams. Poor shooting has plagued Cincinnati this season, with the Bearcats connecting on just 42.7 percent of their shot attempts and only 26 percent of their three-pointers. The Bearcats are 9-24 ATS in their last 33 games against teams with a winning percentage above .600. Here, we play on home favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points with a winning percentage of .800 or better after having covered five or six of their last seven games against the spread. This situation is 109-69 ATS (61.2 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (734) SMU Mustangs

This is a play on the TORONTO RAPTORS for our NBA Wednesday Enforcer. The Raptors are coming off a1 126-114 loss Monday to Boston. They have blown double-digit leads in their five defeats. With a 1-5 start, the Raptors need to turn things around and this is a good opportunity with a great line. It is an easy fix as Toronto is ranked 27th in defensive rebounding and that is something that can be turned around easily. Phoenix is coming off a 112-107 loss Sunday to the Clippers that snapped its four-game winning streak. This is a team on the rise but this is not a good spot. Here, we play on road underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points who had a winning percentage between .600 and .750 from last season, after one or more consecutive losses. This situation is 43-16 ATS (72.9 percent) since 1996. 10* (527) Toronto Raptors

This is a play on the ORLANDO MAGIC for our NBA Monday Enforcer. Orlando opened the season 4-0 before losing its last two games, both at home against the Sixers and Thunder by blowouts. The last game was an aberration as Nikola Vucevic and Terrence Ross were a combined 22 of 42 (52.3 percent) from the field against the Thunder, but the rest of the team was 18 of 66 (27.2 percent). The Magic average the fewest turnovers of any team in the league. Cleveland is also 4-2 following its upset win against Atlanta on Saturday. The Cavaliers are No. 1 in the NBA in points in the paint (56.3) and get more of their points from the paint (52.2 percent) than any other team but it is a small sample this early in the season. Here, we play on favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points after allowing 100 points or more five straight games going up against an opponent after trailing their last three games by five or more points at the half. This situation is 57-26 ATS (68.7 percent) since 1996. 10* (576) Orlando Magic

This is a play on the SAN ANTONIO SPURS for our NBA Sunday Enforcer. Utah improved to 3-2 with a win over the Clippers on Friday. The Utah backcourt could not be more Jekyll and Hyde to start the season, with Mike Conley off to a solid start and Donovan Mitchell going in the opposite direction to begin the year. San Antonio has dropped three straight games, including back-to-back defeats at home against the Lakers, after opening the season with a pair of wins. This is a big game for the Spurs as this is the last home game before they embark on a five-game road trip that will see them away from the AT&T Center for a 10-day period. Here, we play against road teams with a winning percentage between .600 and .750 when playing their 3rd game in 4 days, playing a team with a winning percentage between .250 and .400. This situation is 49-20 ATS (71 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (564) San Antonio Spurs

This is a play on the DENVER BRONCOS for our NFL Sunday Supreme Annihilator. The Raiders once promising season was derailed by five losses in the last six games following a 6-3 start, and their playoff hopes were permanently closed last week that resulted in a 26-25 last-second loss to Miami. It is letdown time. Denver has been struggling all season but this is a good spot with a good number. This could be a good spot for Drew Lock to finish strong as the Raiders have surrendered the eighth-most passing yards (259.2), the fifth-most yards per carry (4.7), the ninth-most total yards (385.3), and the fourth-most points per game (29.8). Here, we play on home teams revenging a loss where opponent scored 35 or more points, off a close loss by three points or less to a division rival. This situation is 22-4 ATS (84.6 percent) since 1983. 9* (130) Denver Broncos

This is a play on the CLEVELAND BROWNS for our AFC North Game of the Year. Pittsburgh scored 21 unanswered points to beat the Colts last week and clinched a home playoff game next week. The Steelers are resting starters this week with nothing to play for and they will be starting Mason Rudolph at quarterback. Additionally, defensive lineman Cam Heyward, center Maurkice Pouncey and linebacker T.J. Watt will stay back in Pittsburgh. The Browns need a win to get into the playoffs following a bad loss against the Jets last week but they were down two offensive linemen and their top four receivers. Three seasons removed from 0-16, Cleveland can exorcise demons for players and fans. Here, we play on favorites revenging a road loss against opponent, off an upset loss as a road favorite. This situation is 61-28 ATS (68.5 percent) since 1983. 10* (110) Cleveland Browns

This is a play on the ATLANTA FALCONS for our NFL Sunday Enforcer. Atlanta looks to close out a disappointing season and it has been playing well of late. The team has gone 4-5 under interim coach Raheem Morris, including a 31-27 loss at home to Tampa Bay two weeks ago. Last time around, the Falcons proved that they could take advantage of the Buccaneers passing defense as is, as quarterback Matt Ryan threw for 356 yards and three touchdowns without wide receiver Julio Jones playing. Tampa Bay is now down two key players in the secondary. The Falcons have lost four straight games but all were within five points so this team continues to fight. Here, we play on road teams off a close road loss by three points or less, in the last two weeks of the regular season. This situation is 27-5 ATS (84.4 percent) since 1983. 9* (119) Atlanta Falcons

This is a play on the MICHIGAN ST. SPARTANS for our CBB Big Ten Game of the Year. Michigan St. is off to a 0-3 start in the Big Ten, all losses coming by nine points or more. This is nothing new. Last year, Michigan St. lost three in a row during the month of February. It rallied to come back and win a Big Ten title with a season-ending five-game winning streak. The year before, the Spartans also lost three straight games in late January and early February, before finishing the regular season 7-1 and taking a title. They are fine and catching an opponent that they can destroy. Nebraska was expected to be bad and it is holding up as the Huskers have lost three straight as well and have failed to cover six straight games. Nebraska is 4-12 ATS in its last 16 games off two straight losses against conference rivals while the Spartans are 6-0 ATS in their last six games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points. Here, we play on road teams as a favorite or pickem with a winning percentage between .600 and .800 off an upset loss by 10 points or more as a road favorite, playing a bad team with a winning percentage between .200 and .400. This situation is 37-15 ATS (71.2 percent) since 1997. 10* (777) Michigan St. Spartans

This is a play on the PHILADELPHIA 76ERS for our NBA Saturday Supreme Annihilator. The Sixers won for the fourth time in five games after beating the Magic 116-92 in their most recent game. Since the game was so out of reach, the Sixers starters rested for the majority of the second half. Philadelphia has one of the best defenses in the NBA as it is ranked No. 3 in points allowed at 99.8 while allowing the lowest field goal percentage at 41.4 percent. This is one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference and this number is warranted. The Hornets have a couple solid wins over Dallas and Brooklyn but are coming off a bad loss against Memphis by 15 points. Charlotte must take better care of the basketball as the Hornets committed 18 turnovers against the Grizzlies and against this defense, that will not work. Here, we play on home favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points after a game allowing a shooting percentage of 35 percent or less. This situation is 25-6 ATS (80.6 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (548) Philadelphia 76ers

This is a play on the SAN JOSE ST. SPARTANS for our CBB Thursday Enforcer. Boise St. lost its opener against Houston and has reeled off six straight wins since then and the Broncos are now extremely overpriced in this situation. This is a team that has been playing great for sure but it looks like too much respect early in the season from a team with just two starters back. Opponents are averaging 58 ppg against the Broncos, which is tied for 12th nationally. The Broncos are holding opponents to an average of 37.7 percent from the floor, which ranks No. 23 in the nation. San Jose St. has lost four straight games and failed to cover any of those but those all true road games. The teams will square off in Phoenix because of restrictions in Santa Clara County in response to COVID-19 but this is not a big deal based on home court not being a big advantage because of no fans. Here, we play against road teams as a favorite or pickem that are averaging between 74 and 78 ppg going up against teams allowing 78 or more ppg, after scoring 45 points or more in the first half last game. This situation is 29-8 ATS (78.4 percent) since 1997. 10* (752) San Jose St. Spartans

This is a play on the HOUSTON ROCKETS for our NBA Thursday Enforcer. Houston is off to a 0-2 start but it was far from full strength. The Rockets traveled with just nine players for road games at Portland and Denver and will welcome back three of the six players who were in quarantine, DeMarcus Cousins, Eric Gordon and John Wall. That came after the NBA postponed the team’s originally scheduled season opener on Dec. 23 against Oklahoma City because the Rockets lacked the minimum number of available players required to field a game day roster. The Kings have enjoyed a surprising 3-1 start to the season, including their 125-115 win over Denver on Tuesday. The Kings have been better defensively as they are grabbing 77.3 percent of their defensive rebounds, fourth-best in the NBA, and their defensive rating has improved by 1.8 points per 100 possessions compared to last season. That being said, they will be facing an offense that is back to full strength. Here, we play on teams off a road loss, in the first six games of the season, after closing out last season with four or more straight losses. This situation is 37-17 (68.5 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (518) Houston Rockets

This is a play on the BROOKLYN NETS for our NBA Wednesday Star Attraction. The Hawks are off to a 3-0 start but the three wins have come against teams not expected to sniff the postseason and this is now their biggest test of the season. The Nets opened the season by getting big games from Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving in nationally televised blowout wins over Golden State and Boston. Brooklyn has followed up those wins with a two-point loss at Charlotte on Sunday followed by a 116-111 overtime loss at home to Memphis on Monday. It needs to be noted that Durant and Irving both did not play against the Grizzlies as they were rested after extensive playing time. Atlanta is 0-9 ATS in its last nine road games after scoring 105 points or more three straight games. Here, we play against road underdogs that had a winning percentage between .250 and .400 from last season after a home game where both teams scored 100 or more points, playing a team that had a losing record last season. This situation is 26-8 ATS (76.5 percent) since 1996. 10* (576) Brooklyn Nets

This is a play on the BOSTON CELTICS for our NBA Tuesday Star Attraction. Following a season opening win over Milwaukee, the Celtics have dropped two straight games including a loss at Indiana in their last game which provides some immediate revenge. The two teams met Sunday in the first game of the miniseries in Indianapolis, with the Pacers eking out a 108-107 victory that improved their record to 3-0. The Celtics played better than their 28-point loss against Brooklyn on Christmas and should be highly motivated here and while playing their second straight road game, there is no travel involved. Boston is 14-3 ATS in its last 17 games against teams that are outscoring their opponents by 6 or more ppg over the last two seasons. Here, we play against home underdogs after a win by three points or less going up against an opponent after a loss by six points or less. This situation is 88-42 ATS (67.7 percent) since 1996. 10* (551) Boston Celtics

This is a play on the VIRGINA TECH HOKIES for our CBB Tuesday Enforcer. Virginia Tech has won three straight games following a loss at Penn St., its only defeat of the season. The Hokies are deep with four players averaging double-digits in scoring while another player coming off the bench has scored 18 points in two straight games. The Hokies are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. Making shots especially from long range has been a major issue so far for Miami, which after a solid win over Purdue, lost its ACC opener against Pittsburgh and was dealt a non-conference defeat by Florida Gulf Coast. The Hurricanes are ranked 329th among 335 Division I teams in three-point shooting percentage (.235). The backcourt remains banged up which is a big reason for that. The Hurricanes are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games as a road underdog. Here, we play on favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points that are outscoring their opponents by 12 or more ppg, after two straight wins by 20 points or more. This situation is 110-61 ATS (64.3 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (606) Virginia Tech Hokies

This is a play on the LOS ANGELES LAKERS for our NBA Monday Star Attraction. After suffering an opening season loss, the Lakers have won two straight games by 23 and 36 points. Anthony Davis was injured in the opening-night loss to the Clippers and apparently aggravated it in the Christmas Day blowout of the Mavericks. Lakers coach Frank Vogel seemed optimistic Davis might play Monday. The revamped Lakers lineup is deep which includes Marc Gasol who delivered a solid performance against Minnesota, finishing with 12 points, eight assists, seven rebounds and four of the Lakers 14 blocks. The Blazers start this season started bad as they lost 120-100 at home Wednesday to the Jazz. They also were forced to overcome a slow start to beat the short-handed Houston Rockets 128-126 in overtime Saturday. Here, we play against underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points after a win by three points or less going up against an opponent after scoring 105 points or more in three straight games. This situation is 89-48 ATS (65 percent) since 1996. 10* (550) Los Angeles Lakers

This is a play on the NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS for our NFL Monday Star Attraction. The AFC East champion Bills have already clinched home-field advantage in the wild-card round. While they had a chance to get a first round bye with the top seed heading into Sunday, those chances were dashed with the Chiefs narrow victory over the Falcons so the only thing left for Buffalo is to stay healthy. While the Patriots have been eliminated from the playoffs, there is motivation for this proud franchise as they can keep alive their record streak of 19 seasons without getting swept by a divisional opponent. And Bills Mafia will add to that motivation as they won a contest for the best NFL fanbase this fall. The prize was a billboard proclaiming their supremacy, placed in an opposing town and of course the Buffalo fans picked a spot on Route 1 just four miles south of Gillette Stadium. The matchup itself is pretty much a wash based on offense against defense on both sides so this line is inflated based on records and standings. Here, we play on home teams revenging a road loss against opponent, off an upset loss as a road favorite. This situation is 90-44 ATS (67.2 percent) since 1983. 10* (482) New England Patriots

This is a play on the MICHIGAN ST. SPARTANS for our CBB Monday Enforcer. We lost with Michigan St. two games back and now it is must win time for the Spartans even though it is very early in the season. After going undefeated in non-conference play, Michigan St. has dropped its first two conference games. The Spartans were crushed by Northwestern, 79-65, on Dec. 20, then got outplayed in the second half of an 85-76 home loss to No. 9 Wisconsin on Friday. Michigan St. has as much talent as any team in the conference but it is just not playing to its potential on offense and definitely not defensively. The Gophers defeated non-conference opponent St. Louis and the Hawkeyes after getting thumped 92-65 by Illinois in their Big Ten opener. Here, we play against underdogs with a winning percentage of .800 or better off a win over a conference rival as an underdog of six points or more, playing a team with a winning record. This situation is 34-12 ATS (73.9 percent) since 1997. 10* (837) Michigan St. Spartans

This is a play on the LOS ANGELES RAMS for our NFL Sunday Enforcer. The Rams are coming off a horrible loss to the Jets despite winning the yardage battle which snapped a two-game winning streak. Los Angeles can still the division with a wins over Seattle and in Week 17 against Arizona. The Rams also need one more win, or some help from others, to clinch a postseason berth. Los Angeles is eighth in the league in total yards (383.2) and 10th in red zone touchdown percentage (64.7%). NFL teams coming off a loss to a 0-8 or worse opponent are 7-0 ATS the following game when facing an opponent with a winner percentage of .444 or better coming off consecutive wins. Seattle has won two straight games to take over sole possession of first place in the NFC West but it is in a tough spot going up against the top ranked defense and the No. 1 ranked passing defense in the NFL. Here, we play against teams where the line is +3 to -3 after going under the total by 35 or more points total in their last five games, in conference games. This situation is 70-31 ATS (69.3 percent) over the last 10 seasons. 9* (475) Los Angeles Rams

This is a play on the PITTSBURGH STEELERS for our NFL Sunday Supreme Annihilator. Pittsburgh has lost three straight games after an 11-0 start but can still clinch the division with a win on Sunday. One of the major reasons the Pittsburgh offense has taken a significant step backward in recent weeks is because of the running game unable to do much at all. The Steelers are the 31st-ranked rushing offense, but they might have found some momentum in Cincinnati after Benny Snell ran for 84 yards. Indianapolis has won three straight games but it was outgained in two of those while outgaining the Raiders by just 32 yards in the other one. The Steelers defense remains one of the best in the NFL as they are ranked No. 2 overall, against the pass and in scoring defense. On the other side, the Colts have dipped on defense as they have allowed 415.7 ypg over their last three games. Pittsburgh is 16-3 ATS in its last 19 home games off an upset loss to a division rival as a favorite while the Colts are 0-4 ATS in their last four games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game. Here, we play on teams where the line is +3 to -3 after three or more consecutive losses against the spread going up against an opponent after two or more consecutive wins against the spread. This situation is 36-9 ATS (80 percent) over the last 10 seasons. 10* (466) Pittsburgh Steelers

This is a play on the NEW ORLEANS SAINTS for our NFL Friday Star Attraction. New Orleans is coming off a loss against Kansas City which was its second straight loss by a field goal but things are not that bad. The Saints can win the NFC South with a win over the Vikings when they kick off Week 16 on Christmas Day. Drew Brees did not play great in his return but that was expected against a tough Kansas City defense. The Vikings defense is a shell of its former self and just got gashed by the Bears for 199 yards rushing. If the Saints could find a way to have something similar, this game should not be close. New Orleans has a very underrated defense as the Saints are ranked No. 3 overall, No. 5 in passing defense, No. 4 in rushing defense and No. 6 in scoring defense. The Vikings are 0-5 ATS in their last five games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game while the Saints are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games against teams who give up 27 or more ppg. Here, we play teams averaging between 5.4 and 5.8 yppl going up against teams allowing 5.8 or more yppl, after being outgained by 100 or more total yards last game. This situation is 37-7 ATS (84.1 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (452) New Orleans Saints

This is a play on the MILWAUKEE BUCKS for our NBA Wednesday Star Attraction. Milwaukee is coming off an historic season even though it fell short in the playoffs. The Bucks upgraded their roster by adding Jrue Holiday to replace Eric Bledsoe and the extension signing of Giannis Antetokounmpo is a big deal as their no pressure this season on where he intends on playing. The 72-game campaign, shortened and delayed by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, will see Antetokounmpo and his team try to erase the sting of an earlier-than-expected exit at the NBA bubble last summer. Boston is expected to contend once again but it is a different team than the one from last season. The Celtics experienced one of the biggest losses of the offseason when forward Gordon Hayward was sent to the Hornets as part of a sign-and-trade deal. Hayward though oft-injured, averaged 17.5 ppg last season. Additionally, Kemba Walker is out with a knee injury. This is just the first game of the season but it is a statement game for Milwaukee. 10* (559) Milwaukee Bucks

This is a play on the MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES for our CBB Wednesday Enforcer. Villanova has won five straight games following a loss against Virginia Tech and holds its place at No. 5 in the AP Poll. The Wildcats are also 2-0 in Big East action after rallying from down 18 to beat Georgetown by 13 on the road as well as dismissing Butler by 19. Villanova does not block shots and they do not create turnovers and that could be a big problem in this matchup. Marquette has been battle-tested against incredibly talented teams and will not go down easily. They have some nice wins and some crushing losses and overall, the Golden Eagles have played the No. 34 ranked schedule in the country. They are 2-3 against the top 50 but that includes a 2-0 record against the top 25. Villanova is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games after scoring 75 points or more in two straight games. Here, we play on underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points off a loss by three points or less to a conference rival going up against an opponent off a no-cover where the team won straight up as a favorite. This situation is 57-29 ATS (66.3 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (726) Marquette Golden Eagles

This is a play on the LOS ANGELES LAKERS for our NBA Tuesday Star Attraction. While the Lakers are coming off the NBA Title, they made a tom of changes to their roster and for the better. They signed Montrezl Harrell to take some space below for Anthony Davis, Wesley Matthews as the Danny Green substitute, traded for Dennis Schroeder as some sort of Rajon Rondo substitute, and will look to increase the minutes of Alex Caruso, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Talen Horton-Tucker to fill in the rest. This roster is obviously loaded again and while a championship hangover is always possible, playing their city rival is enough to get the juices flowing early on. The Clippers were a disappointing early out in the playoffs last season so there is plenty of motivation. They are already shorthanded with Marcus Morris out and Patrick Patterson unlikely to play because of an elbow injury. Expect a big shooting night from the Lakers and the Clippers are 9-22 ATS in their last 31 games when their opponents make between 48 and 51 percent of their shots. 10* (504) Los Angeles Lakers

This is a play on the LOUISVILLE CARDINALS for our CBB Tuesday Supreme Annihilator. Louisville is coming off a 37-point loss at Wisconsin in its last game three days ago after a 4-0 start and they look to rebound in their ACC opener. It was their first game in 19 days and it was evident. Carlik Jones is the only player in the ACC to rank among the top 15 in each of scoring (7th in the ACC, 17.3 ppg), rebounding (13th, 7.0 rpg) and assists (2nd, 5.3 apg). He missed the last game at Wisconsin and it showed and his return is huge for the Cardinals. The Panthers are trying to win a sixth straight game after getting knocked off by St. Francis (Pa.) in their season opener. Associate head coach Tim O'Toole will fill in for head coach Jeff Capel against Louisville because of COVID-19 reasons. Louisville, which leads the all-time series with Pittsburgh 19-6, is 15-1 in its past 16 meetings with the Panthers. Here, we play on teams where the line is +3 to -3 after scoring 50 points or less, with four starters returning from last year in the first 10 games of the season. This situation is 69-35 ATS (66.3 percent) since 1997. 10* (639) Louisville Cardinals

This is a play on the TULANE GREEN WAVE for our CFB Tuesday Enforcer. Tulane started slow this season, losing four of its first six games, allowing an average of 35 ppg. The Green Wave, though, has won four of its last five, scoring 35 or more points in each of the four victories. The last two victories for Tulane were over teams that finished with a winning record, over Army and Memphis. The Wolf Pack has not beaten a team this season that currently is over .500. In its 11-game regular season, Tulane rushed on more than 62 percent on its plays and gained 2,408 yards, the eighth-best total in the nation. On the other side, Tulane is also very capable in defending the run (137.4 ypg) and the Green Wave front line also gets after the quarterback as their 37 sacks are third-most nationally. Tulane is 11-3 ATS in its last 14 games as a favorite over the last two seasons while the Wolf Pack are 0-4-1 ATS in their last five games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Here, we play against teams where the line is +3 to -3 after allowing 6.25 or more yppl in their previous game going up an against opponent after winning the yardage battle by 125 or more yards in their previous game. This situation is 115-61 ATS (65.3 percent) over the last 10 seasons. 10* (269) Tulane Green Wave

This is a play on the CINCINNATI BENGALS for our NFL Monday Star Attraction. Pittsburgh has lost two straight games after an 11-0 start and while it will be motivated to bounce back before ending the season with two big games against Indianapolis and Cleveland, the Steelers are overpriced here. Cincinnati has lost five straight games and has averaged a mere 10 ppg over that stretch but getting over two touchdowns at home makes this a home contrarian play. Pittsburgh is just 1-4 ATS in its last five games laying double-digits on the road. It was announced that Ryan Finley will start for the Bengals and while that is a downgrade, he will be fine here. In the first meeting, a 36-10 loss, Joe Burrow was still the starter but he did not play well, yet the Bengals were outgained by just 53 total yards as the Steelers could not run the ball and they still cannot. The Bengals are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up loss. 10* (370) Cincinnati Bengals

This is a play on the MICHIGAN ST. SPARTANS for our CBB Sunday Enforcer. Michigan St. is off to a 6-0 start including impressive wins over Duke and Notre Dame. The Spartans have dropped three straight against the number but they were favored by at least 23.5 points in all three of those games and they have a more manageable number here in their Big Ten opener. This team is deep with nine players averaging at least 11 minutes per game while the Spartans have had five different players lead them in scoring. Michigan St. has won 12 straight games against Northwestern, the longest current win streak against any Big Ten opponent. Eight of those 12 wins have been by double digits. Northwestern is 3-1 with the three wins coming against Division II Quincy, Arkansas Pine-Bluff and Chicago St. The Wildcats went just 3-17 in conference play last season and while four starters are back, they are still inexperienced. The Spartans are 11-2 ATS in their last 13 games after two straight wins by 15 points or more while the Wildcats are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games against teams with a winning percentage above .600. Here, we play against underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points after leading their last three games by five or more points at the half, with four starters returning from last year in the first five games of the season. This situation is 32-11 ATS (74.4 percent) since 1997. 10* (737) Michigan St. Spartans

This is a play on the MINNESOTA VIKINGS for our NFC North Game of the Year. This is a prime example of an overreaction to recent results. The look-ahead line on this game was Minnesota -6.5 but has been bet down to -3 in some places. The Vikings are coming off a 12-point loss against the Buccaneers but they outgained Tampa Bay and has 10 more first downs but were bad on third down which led to three missed field goals. On the other side, the Bears rolled over Houston 36-7 as Mitch Trubisky had one of his better games of his career. While the Minnesota defense is not going to strike fear into many teams, a repeat performance of that is unlikely. The Vikings won the first meeting by just six points but they outgained the Bears by 236 yards on the road. The key here is Kirk Cousins who was not horrible last week and he was facing the top defense in the league. He had a good game against Chicago in that first meeting. Here, we play against road underdogs or pickems with a winning percentage between .450 and .550 off an upset win by 14 points or more as an underdog. This situation is 35-10 ATS (77.8 percent) since 1983. 10* (358) Minnesota Vikings

This is a play on the NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS for our NFL Sunday Supreme Annihilator. Cam Newton was awful last Thursday against the Rams but will have had nine days to recover from his lingering injury, which should help him perform better in this game. Even better for the Patriots is that head coach Bill Belichick has extra time to prepare after the embarrassing loss to the Rams and the Patriots are 9-2 SU and 9-2 ATS off a 20-point or more loss since 2003. New England destroyed the Chargers two weeks ago and Belichick is 11-0 in his last 11 games against rookie quarterbacks and 22-5 overall. Additionally, the Patriots, conversely have been much better on defense ever since Stephon Gilmore returned from injury. The Dolphins are banged up on offense as Mike Gesicki, DeVante Parker and Jakeem Grant all got hurt last week and are questionable/doubtful this week. The Patriots are 21-5 ATS in their last 26 games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game. Here, we play on road teams where the line is +3 to -3 off a road loss, with a losing record. This situation is 41-17 ATS (70.7 percent) over the last 10 seasons. 9* (353) New England Patriots

This is a play on the WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM for our NFL Sunday Enforcer. Four consecutive victories fueled largely by rookie Chase Young and a talented defense have lifted Washington to a 6-7 record and a spot alone atop the NFC East heading into its matchup with Seattle. The Football Team was getting 3.5 points on the road last week against San Francisco and are now getting 6.5 points at home against Seattle. Sure, a lot of that has to do with the fact that Dwayne Haskins was named the starter this week but he has a much easier matchup against the Seahawks that remain dead last in the NFL in passing defense. Seattle is coming off a blowout win over the Jets but that is not saying a whole lot. The Seahawks can clinch a playoff spot with a victory as they sit at 9-4, tied with the Rams for first place in the NFC West. Seattle is 4-13 ATS in its last 17 road games after allowing six points or less last game. Here, we play against favorites of 3.5 to 10 points after a game where they committed one or less turnovers going up against an opponent after four consecutive games with a turnover margin of +1 or better. This situation is 28-7 ATS (80 percent) since 1983. 9* (356) Washington Football Team

This is a play on the CAROLINA PANTHERS for our NFL Saturday Star Attraction. The Panthers are undervalued as despite a 4-9 record, they are better than that and still have a slim chance at a playoff spot. Carolina has won the yardage battle in eight of its 13 games as it has been more competitive than the record shows. The Panthers are getting outgained by just eight ypg while getting outscored by only two ppg. Seven of the nine losses have come by one possession so they have been in most games until the final whistle. Teddy Bridgewater has been terrific in this role as he 18-2 ATS as a non-divisional underdog including a perfect 10-0 ATS mark when getting more than a field goal. The Panthers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games. The Packers have clinched the division and currently possess the top seed in the NFL so naturally, they are going to be overpriced. The Packers are 1-5 ATS in their last six games following a straight up win. Here, we play against favorites of 3.5 to 10 points with a winning percentage of .750 or better coming off a road win against a division rival, in the second half of the season. This situation is 31-8 ATS (79.5 percent) over the last 10 seasons. 10* (343) Carolina Panthers

This is a play on the STANFORD CARDINAL for our CBB Saturday Enforcer. Arizona is off to a 5-0 start but has played no one as the Wildcats have been favored by at least 12.5 points in all of those games. This is the first test of the season and Arizona will have its work cut out as it returns no starters from last season while having to replace its top five players. Loaded with experience and returning 74 percent of its scoring from last season, while also welcoming in the highest-rated recruit ever, wing Ziaire Williams, the Cardinal is off to a 3-2 start with the losses coming against North Carolina and Indiana. To put the experience into perspective, according to KenPom, Stanford is ranked No. 29 in minutes continuity which is a measure of how many minutes are played by the same players from the previous season while Arizona is ranked No. 302. Arizona has won 20 straight meetings against Stanford but this is the best Cardinal team to face to Wildcats which possess one of the weakest in a while so that streak finally comes to an end. Here, we play on home teams that shot 45 percent or better last season after a game where they shot 60 percent or better while allowing 40 percent shooting or less. This situation is 51-23 ATS (68.9 percent) since 1997. 10* (682) Stanford Cardinal

This is a play on the NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH for our ACC Game of the month. This is a rematch of one of the best game of the season as Notre Dame prevailed 47-40 in double overtime. Clemson will be out for revenge but the Irish will be out to feasibly take the Tigers out of the CFP top four. The Irish dominated the line of scrimmage with a 209-34 rushing yard edge. That was the most rushing yards given up by Clemson in a game since 2016 and the fewest rushing yards gained by the Tigers since 2011. Notre Dame is ranked No. 7 in the country in rushing defense, allowing just 99.7 ypg. In the previous meeting, Clemson was just 4-for-15 on third downs, while Notre Dame was 10-for-19. For the season, Notre Dame leads the ACC with a 52 percent success rate. In the four game stretch surrounding Notre Dame, the Tigers were just 21-58 (36.2 percent). While Trevor Lawrence gets the pub, Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book is the winningest quarterback in Notre Dame history with 30 victories and his numbers are comparable. Here, we play against teams in conference championship games revenging a same season loss against an opponent that has a winning percentage of .900 or better. This situation is 10-4 ATS (71.4 percent) since 1992. 10* (236) Notre Dame Fighting Irish

This is a play on the MISSOURI TIGERS for our CFB Saturday Supreme Annihilator. Missouri looks to cap off a successful season and strengthen its bowl position with a win here to improve to 6-4 on the season. The Tigers were dismantled last week against Georgia but they take a big step down in competition here. They had won three straight games and three of their losses have come against aforementioned Georgia, Alabama and Florida which are a combined 25-4. Mississippi St. has been outgained in six straight games and the offense, which was supposed to be a potent unit, has averaged only 17.3 ppg and has failed to top 24 points in each of its last eight games. While the Missouri defensive line is banged up, Mississippi St. does not have the run game to take advantage as it is averaging an embarrassing 23.2 ypg which is dead last in the country. The Bulldogs defense has been middle of the pack, allowing 27.9 ppg but they have allowed at least 478 yards in three of their last five games and could get shredded again. Here, we play against home teams after allowing 6.0 or more rushing ypc last game going up against an opponent after allowing 6.5 or more rushing ypc last game. This situation is 36-12 ATS (75 percent) over the last five seasons. 9* (249) Missouri Tigers

This is a play on the AIR FORCE FALCONS for our CBB Friday Enforcer. Nevada has been favored four times this season, none by more than 5.5 points and now they are laying double-digits. For a program like Nevada that has been so good for so long, that could be understood but not this year. The Wolf Pack have just one starter back and have to replace their top four scorers. This includes Jalen Harris who averaged 21.7 ppg along with two other double-digit scorers and also the MWC Sixth Man of the Year. The five players lost led the team in minutes played. Air Force is in a similar spot where it has to replace four starters but that might not be a bad thing for a team that went 12-20 last season and brings back head coach Joe Scott who led the Falcons to just their third NCAA Tournament appearance in his first stint here before going to Princeton. Air Force is a slow tempo team and that is an edge when getting the number of points that it is getting here. Air Force is 20-7 ATS in its last 27road games after scoring 60 points or less three straight games while Nevada is 2-5 ATS in its last seven games following a straight up win. Here, we play against home favorites of 10 to 19.5 points that are +/- 3.5 ppg in scoring differential going up against team that are between -3.5 and -8 ppg in scoring differential, after scoring 75 points or more two straight games. This situation is 70-39 ATS (64.2 percent) since 1997. 10* (851) Air Force Falcons

This is a play on the OREGON DUCKS for our CFB Friday Pac 12 Championship Winner. The Trojans first three opponents of the season, Arizona St., Arizona and Utah, were playing their 2020 openers when the Trojans lined up against them so they had edges facing teams that yet to take the field. USC is coming off a come-from-behind victory over UCLA, its third victory in five games where it had to come back and win in the final seconds. The Trojans will be without their leading rusher, Vavae Malepeai, who sprained his knee late against UCLA. The Ducks were on pace to win the division title until dropping their past two games on the road, 41-38 to Oregon St. and 21-17 to previously winless California. The Ducks finished second in the Pac-12 North Division behind Washington, but a COVID-19 spike in the Huskies program knocked them out of the title game Monday morning, putting Oregon in the championship game. Oregon is confident in the abilities of their own and fired up to show the nation what it can do. The Ducks are 4-0 ATS in their last four games against teams with a winning record while the Trojans are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Here, we play on road underdogs after a game where they forced one or less turnovers going up against an opponent after three consecutive games where they forced three or more turnovers. This situation is 71-31 ATS (69.6 percent) since 1992. 10* (251) Oregon Ducks

This is a play on the LOS ANGELES CHARGERS for our NFL Thursday Star Attraction. The Chargers are arguably the best team in the NFL with a losing record as seven losses have been by one possession including three games by a field goal or less. Over the last eight games, Los Angeles has outgained six of its opponents and in the two games it did not, it was outgained by just 33 and 7 yards. Despite being just 4-9, the Chargers are ranked in the top ten in both total offense and total defense, one of only four teams to be there, joining the Packers, Colts and Rams. The Raiders have lost three of their last four games and are falling out of the playoff picture in the AFC as they are currently the No. 9 seed. Turnovers have been an issue as over the last four games, Derek Carr thrown at least one pick in each game and fumbled three times against the Falcons. Las Vegas is 7-3 when he has one or fewer turnovers and 0-3 when he commits multiple giveaways. The Raiders are 8-21 ATS in their last 29 games after allowing 25 points or more in three straight games while the Chargers are 32-15-4 ATS in their last 51 games as road underdogs. Here, we play on underdogs of 3.5 to 10 points after allowing 17 points or more in the first half in two straight games going up against an opponent after a loss by 10 or more points. This situation is 40-14 ATS (74.1 percent) since 1983. 10 * (301) Los Angeles Chargers

This is a play on the ST. LOUIS BILLIKENS for our CBB Thursday Enforcer. The Wolfpack will be seeking to end a streak of four straight games having been canceled. They were last seen blasting Massachusetts-Lowell by 31 points, their third straight win by 30 or more and this was way back on December 3. COVID-19 has hit the NC State program hard and it could show against the Billikens. Head coach Kevin Keatts told the media on Wednesday he will be taking just nine players on the road trip. With a limited roster, NC State will face a St. Louis team that returned all starters from last season and have won each game this season by an average of 27.2 ppg. St. Louis, which edged LSU by four points earlier in the season but has otherwise steamrolled all other foes by at least 19, has been led in scoring by Javonte Perkins at 19.4 ppg, one of three players averaging double-digits in scoring. St. Louis is 12-3 ATS in its last 15 home games after two consecutive covers as a favorite while the Wolfpack are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games as a road underdog. Here, we play against road underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points averaging 76 or more ppg going up against teams allowing 63 or fewer ppg, after three straight wins by 10 points or more. This situation is 62-29 ATS (68.1 percent) since 1997. 10* (800) St. Louis Billikens

This is a play on the SMU MUSTANGS for our CBB Wednesday Enforcer. East Carolina is off to a 5-0 start but the wins have not been overly impressive especially the last two which were an overtime win over UNC-Wilmington and a six-point win over North Florida. The Pirates have all five starters back from last season but after an 11-20 season, that is not necessarily a great thing. SMU is also undefeated at 4-0 which includes a big win at Dayton on the road last time out. SMU leads the AAC in scoring per game (89 ppg), field-goal percentage (48 percent), three-point percentage (38.5 percent), assists (19.3 apg) and made three-pointers (8.8 per game). They are also one of the best free throw shooting teams in the country, converting 81.9 percent of their attempts, which is No. 10 in the nation. This team is balanced with four players averaging double figures in scoring. The Pirates are 1-4 ATS in their last five road games following three or more consecutive home games while the Mustangs are 4-0 ATS in their last four home games against teams with a road winning percentage of greater than .600. Here, we play against road teams as an underdog or pickem off three or more consecutive home wins, with all five starters returning from last year in the first 10 games of the season. This situation is 41-13 ATS (75.9 percent) since 1997. 10* (690) SMU Mustangs

This is a play on the ST. LOUIS BILLIKENS for our CBB Tuesday Enforcer. St. Louis is off to a 4-0 start with three wins coming by 30 or more points and the fourth being an impressive one against an extraordinarily strong LSU team. The Billikens are coming off a 23-8 campaign last season and were on their way to an NCAA Tournament bid before everything was shut down but they come back as one of the most experienced teams in the country. They have all five starters from last season back as well as their top eight scorers so this team is loaded to make a huge run and win the Atlantic 10 title. Indiana St. is 1-1 with a win over Truman St. by just 14 points and a loss against Purdue. The Sycamore are somewhat experienced as well but did lose two key starters and got off to a late start because of COVID-19 related issues. The Sycamores are 2-6 ATS in their last eight road games against teams with a winning home record while the Billikens are 6-0 ATS in their last six games as a favorite. Here, we play on home favorites of 10 or more points in a game involving two teams that had winning records last season, with all five starters returning from last year in the first five games of the season. This situation is 56-25 ATS (69.1 percent) since 1997. 10* (630) St. Louis Billikens

This is a play on the CREIGHTON BLUE JAYS for our CBB Monday Enforcer. We played against Marquette on Friday and we are going against them here in another tough spot. With guard Symir Torrence out with an injured toe in his left foot and veteran frontcourt starter Theo John hampered of late with a knee injury, Marquette was forced to use numerous lineups with limited practice time together when they went to Los Angeles and lost to UCLA 69-60 Friday. Creighton bounced back from a one-point loss against Kansas with a 24-point win over Nebraska and is back home again to open the Big East season. The Bluejays are 12-2 ATS over their last 14 games against teams with winning straight-up records while going 6-0 ATS in their last six games as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points. Here, we play on home favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points in a game involving two teams outscoring opponents by 8.0 or more ppg, after scoring 85 points or more. This situation is 103-60 ATS (63.2 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (824) Creighton Blue Jays

This is a play on the BALTIMORE RAVENS for our NFL Monday Star Attraction. Baltimore is coming off a much needed win against Dallas as it snapped a three-game skid to remain in the hunt for an AFC playoff spot. The Lamar Jackson return got the Baltimore strong running game roaring as the Ravens averaged 7.9 ypc against the Cowboys while getting contributions from all three running backs. The key here is Baltimore getting off to a strong start which we anticipate as the Browns are 3-14 since drafting Baker Mayfield when he attempts at least 35 passes in a game. The Browns defense has not been dominant this season as it ranks No. 22 in points allowed and No. 19 overall. Cleveland has won four straight games but has not been dominant as it has outgained just one opponent by more than 100 yards. Baltimore linebacker Matthew Judon and tight end Mark Andrews will be back Monday after missing two straight games while on the COVID-19 list. Here, we play against home teams where the line is +3 to -3 after scoring 25 points or more in two straight games going up against an opponent after a playing a game where 50 total points or more were scored. This situation is 60-25 ATS (70.6 percent) since 1983. 10* (179) Baltimore Ravens

This is a play on the PITTSBURGH STEELERS for our NFL Sunday Star Attraction. This game is nearly identical to the Washington/San Francisco game as the line is an overreaction to what happened on national television. The Steelers were upset by Washington and their undefeated record came to a halt while the Bills easily got past the 49ers in the second game. That cause a line flip as Pittsburgh was favored in the opening line last week but now comes in as underdogs. Pittsburgh turned the ball over twice on downs and another on an interception in squandering a 14-0 lead in that loss. The Bills looked great once again and the market loves them at this point. Buffalo is 1-4-1 ATS in its last six games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game while Pittsburgh is 10-2 ATS in its last 12 games as an underdog. Here, we play against home teams where the line is +3 to -3 after allowing 99 or less rushing yards in two straight games going up against an opponent after gaining 50 or less rushing yards last game. This situation is 31-9 ATS (77.5 percent) since 1983. 10* (177) Pittsburgh Steelers

This is a play on the SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS for our NFC Game of the Month. This is a complete overreaction to last Monday and what transpired with Washington handing Pittsburgh its first loss of the season and the favored 49ers losing at home against the Bills. This is the third straight road game for Washington and while home field advantage is not what it is normally like, the travel is a concern, going from Dallas to Pittsburgh to San Francisco. The 49ers had their chances last week but a pair of interceptions really cost them. This is a good bounce back spot for San Francisco which is still alive for a playoff berth. Washington is 5-16 ATS in its last 21 games after allowing 75 or less rushing yards in two straight games while the 49ers are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game. Here, we play against teams playing their third straight game and seeking revenge coming off an underdog win and covering the spread by more than 13 points. This situation is 10-0 ATS (100 percent) since 1980. 10* (176) San Francisco 49ers

This is a play on the ARIZONA CARDINALS for our NFL Sunday Enforcer. Two teams going in opposite directions face off and we are going with the favored Cardinals to get back in the hunt. The Cardinals have lost three straight and four of five in seeing their hopes dim for their first postseason berth since 2015 to fall to 6-6 on the season. The Giants are riding a four-game winning streak in attempting to become the first team in the NFL to start winless in five games and make the playoffs. It would be their first postseason appearance since 2016. During the current winning streak, the Giants defense has held each of the last four opponents to 20 points or less but this is a unique offense to face. The Giants are 2-10 ATS in their last 10 home games against teams averaging 5.0 or more rushing ypc while the Cardinals are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games against teams with a losing record. Here, we play on teams with a winning percentage of .500 or better that are 0-3 SU and ATS in their last three games going up against teams coming off a straight up underdogs win. This situation is 19-3 ATS (86.4 percent) since 1980. 9* (157) Arizona Cardinals

This is a play on the TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS for our NFL Sunday Supreme Annihilator. Tampa Bay is in a great spot here. After losing three of four to division title contenders prior to the bye last week, the Buccaneers are not in a position to take any opponent for granted. Especially the Vikings have won five of six games following a 1-5 start. This is a must win for Tampa Bay who has made the playoffs since 2007. Tom Brady is 46-21 against the spread following a defeat, and if you exclude games in which he is favored by a touchdown or more, he is 38-10 against the spread after losing. Minnesota struggled to win in overtime against Jacksonville last week and it catches Tampa Bay at the wrong time. Minnesota is 7-19 ATS in its last 26 road games after a win by three or less points while the Buccaneers are 4-0 ATS in their last four games following a straight up loss. Here, we play on teams averaging between 5.4 and 5.8 yppl going up against teams allowing 5.8 yppl, after being outgained by 100 or more total yards last game. This situation is 36-7 ATS (83.7 percent) over the last five seasons. 9* (164) Tampa Bay Buccaneers

This is a play on the FRESNO ST. BULLDOGS for our CFB Saturday Enforcer. Fresno St. has been playing really well as it has won three of its last four games and while it did lose to Nevada last week, the Bulldogs won the yardage battle by 183 total yards. They have outgained their opponents in all four games and by an average of 131.5 ypg. New Mexico snapped a 14-game losing streak with a win over Wyoming last week despite getting outgained. The New Mexico quarterback situation is a mess as its top three quarterbacks Tevaka Tuioti, Trae Hall and Connor Genal are all either out or questionable and the Lobos had to finish with Isaiah Chavez who was fifth on the depth chart coming into the season. The Lobos have spent the rest of the season operating out of Las Vegas. Here, we play on road teams with a winning percentage between .600 and .800 after covering the spread in 3 out of their last 4 games, playing a team with a winning percentage of .250 or worse. This situation is 43-13 ATS (76.8 percent) over the last 10 seasons. 9* (427) Fresno St. Bulldogs

This is a play on the MISSOURI TIGERS for our CBB Saturday Enforcer. Missouri is off to a 4-0 start including impressive wins away from home against Oregon and Wichita St. The Tigers are coming off a 15-16 season but they return four of five starters and overall, they return their top seven scorers. Missouri is a guard-driven team, led by Mark Smith (17.2 ppg), Dru Smith (13.8 ppg) and Xavier Pinson (13.5 ppg). The Tigers struggled on offense last season as they were No. 209 in offensive efficiency but are No. 33 so far this season. Illinois is coming off an upset at Duke on Tuesday and big road wins like that can often put the team in letdown mode next time out. While the offense is above average, the defense has played below average thus far. This game will be played in Columbia, Mo. instead of St. Louis due to the pandemic. The Tigers won the virtual coin flip to decide which campus got the game, but they will play it with no fans inside Mizzou Arena so that does take a level of the home court advantage away. The Illini are 8-21 ATS in their last 29 games after a game where they covered the spread while the Tigers are 5-0 ATS in their last five games as a home underdog. 10* (734) Missouri Tigers

This is a play on the TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS for our CFB Saturday Supreme Annihilator. Vanderbilt looks to avoid its first winless season in program history as it comes in 0-8 but that seems highly likely. The Commodores had an unscheduled off week when it pulled out of a game at Georgia last Saturday due to COVID-19 issues. Opt-outs are really becoming an issue as well as Vanderbilt has been particularly hurt by departures on defense. Inside linebacker Dimitri Moore, a preseason third-team All-SEC pick, entered the transfer portal last month. Preseason second-team All-SEC defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo opted out ahead of this week's game. Tennessee has dropped six in a row but four of those were against four of the top six teams in the SEC. Here, we play against home teams after five consecutive games where they forced one or less turnovers going up against an opponent after two consecutive games where they committed one or less turnovers. This situation is 36-11 ATS (76.6 percent) over the last five seasons. 9* (307) Tennessee Volunteers

This is a play on the ARMY BLACK KNIGHTS for our CFB Non-Conference Game of the Month. This is the first time this game has not been played on a neutral field since 1943 so that does give Army a small edge as it is 6-0 here this season. This is just the second time the Black Knights have been favored in this series since 2002 and it is nearly not enough of a spread. Army is No. 4 in the country in total defense and No. 8 in scoring defense while coming in at No. 3 in the nation in rushing offense. Navy had not covered in this series since 2013 when it rolled last season but this is a totally different team. The Midshipmen are just 3-6 on the season and their normally potent rushing attack has been bad the last few weeks, averaging just 179 ypg over the last four games. Army has had two weeks to prepare for this one. Here, we play against road underdogs averaging between 4.2 and 4.8 yppl going up against a team with a defense allowing between 4.8 and 5.6 yppl, after gaining 2.75 or less yppl in their previous game. This situation is 28-5 (84.8 percent) since 1992. 10* (434) Army Black Knights

This is a play on the LOUISVILLE CARDINALS for our CFB Saturday Star Attraction. Louisville is just 3-7 but it could have a better record. Four of its losses have been by seven points or fewer, including a 12-7 setback at then-No. 4 Notre Dame on Oct. 17. Wake Forest has played just twice since Halloween as COVID-19 issues took out two of its games. When Wake Forest held a full practice on Saturday, it was its first since Thanksgiving Day. The Demon Deacons are -6 ypg on the season as they have benefitted from a +15 turnover ratio. Meanwhile, Louisville is outgaining its opponents by 71 ypg but the Cardinals are -14 in turnovers so that has been their issue for the losing season. Expectations were high coming in but it has been a rough year and the Cardinals will be out to end their season right. Here, we play on teams where the line is +3 to -3 with a poor first half defense, allowing 16 or more points per game, after a playing a game where 70 total points or more were scored. This situation is 56-27 ATS (67.5 percent) over the last five seasons. 9* (114) Louisville Cardinals

This is a play on the SAN JOSE ST. SPARTANS for our CFB Friday Supreme Annihilator. San Jose St. can secure a perfect regular season and a spot in the Mountain West championship game with a win. Because of COVID-19 restrictions in Santa Clara County, this game has been relocated to Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas but that is no advantage or disadvantage either way as home field has meant nothing in this conference with the lack of spectators. Nevada is still in the hunt as well as it comes in at 6-1 with the lone loss coming against Hawaii by just a field goal. The Wolf Pack are coming off an 11-point win over Fresno St. but were outgained by 183 total yards. It will be strength against strength and we like the defense to prevail. Nevada averages the third-most points per game in the Mountain West (31.3), and San Jose St. allows the third-fewest points per game (17.0). Here, we play on teams where the line is +3 to -3 averaging 8.3 or more passing ypa going up against teams allowing between 6.4 and 7.5 passing ypa, after allowing 5.5 or less passing ypa last game. This situation is 32-8 ATS (80 percent) over the last 10 seasons. 10* (310) San Jose St. Spartans

This is a play on the UCLA BRUINS for our CBB Friday Enforcer. UCLA lost its opener to San Diego St. and has since won four straight games. The last three victories have all been by 20 or more points, including an 83-56 shellacking of San Diego on Wednesday. The Bruins are getting healthy at the right time. Jalen Hill missed the first two games of the season, but he has been coming off the bench to average 9.3 ppg and a team high nine rpg since then. Johnny Juzang missed the first four games but returned against San Diego and he is a pure shooter as he shot 41 percent from long range in SEC play for Kentucky last season. Marquette is also off to a 4-1 start but this is the first road game for the Golden Eagles. UCLA has 54 assists on 88 field goals (61.4 percent) over its past three games while Marquette has assists on just 38 of 71 field goals (53.5 percent) during its past three games. Here, we play on favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points in a game involving two teams which had winning percentages between .600 and .800 from last season, with three or more starters returning from last year than opponent. This situation is 28-8 ATS (77.8 percent) since 1997. 10* (638) UCLA Bruins

This is a play on the LOS ANGELES RAMS for our NFL Thursday Star Attraction. New England is coming off a 45-0 shellacking of the Chargers but special teams played a big role in that as the Patriots outgained the Chargers by just 33 total yards. They managed only 291 total yards and have averaged a mere 235 total yards over the last two games and now faces one of the best defenses in the NFL. Los Angeles is ranked No. 2 overall, No. 1 against the pass and No. 3 against the run. Cam Newton does possess the ability to move the pocket and run the ball but so does Kyler Murray and the Rams held him to just 15 yards rushing and only 232c total yards for the Cardinals overall. On the other side, the Patriots defense has been playing better, obviously by them pitching a shutout last week, but that was against a rookie quarterback where Bill Belichick improved to 21-5 against rookie quarterbacks. The Rams are ranked No. 3 overall in total offense and New England will be challenged here. Los Angeles is are 6-0 ATS in its last six games after a game where its time of possession was 34 minutes or more and it gained 24 or more first downs. Meanwhile, the Patriots are 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win. 10* (102) Los Angeles Rams

This is a play on the FLORIDA ATLANTIC OWLS for our CFB Thursday Supreme Annihilator. Florida Atlantic lacked the necessary sharpness to push its winning streak to five games in its loss to the Eagles, with the Owls committing a season-high four turnovers against Georgia Southern. They are still in the mix to win the C-USA East Division as the Thundering Herd loss to Rice on Saturday opened the door for the Owls to possibly win the division for a second consecutive season. They need Marshall to lose to Charlotte which is unlikely but the good news is that Florida Atlantic plays first on Thursday so it knows it has to win. This is the final game of the season for the Golden Eagles and they cannot wait for it to be over. They are 2-7 and have played well over their last three games but one of those was against a team from the FCS. Southern Mississippi is on its third head coach of the season and just hired its fourth as Will Hall was named the new permanent head coach and takes over next fall. Here, we play against home underdogs after having lost five or six out of their last seven games going up against an opponent after having won three out of their last four games. This situation is 93-50 ATS (65 percent) over the last 10 seasons. 10* (375) Florida Atlantic Owls

This is a play on the NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS as part of our CBB Wednesday ACC/Big Ten Challenge Trifecta. Northwestern is 2-0 with a pair of blowout victories over a pair of cupcakes but that is what this team needed heading into the tougher part of the schedule. Last season was one to forget as the Wildcats went 8-23 but they were dealing with just 10 scholarship players. They led the Big Ten in scoring from freshmen and while that is never a good thing, it bodes well for the next year. This year, they are ranked fourth in returning scoring and have four starters back. Pittsburgh is 2-1 on the season and has covered just one of those games as the Panthers have been logged as double-digit favorites each time out. The Panthers are counting on a number of freshmen to contribute and that is tough for chemistry early on, especially with no exhibition games played. They are currently ranked third to last according to Sagarin no thanks to a schedule that is No. 231 in the country. Here, we play on home teams after two straight wins by 20 points or more going up against an opponent after scoring 45 points or more in the first half last game. This situation is 158-90 ATS (63.7 percent) since 1997. 9* (654) Northwestern Wildcats

This is a play on the NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS as part of our CBB Wednesday ACC/Big Ten Challenge Trifecta. Georgia Tech is coming off a 17-point win over Kentucky and that is one of the bigger wins in program history in recent years which spells letdown for the Yellow Jackets first road game of the season. Additionally, it cannot be ignored that they lost their first two games of the season against Georgia St. and Mercer as significant favorites. Nebraska is coming off a miserable 7-25 season but it should not be surprising considering the Huskers brought in 14 new players. They are 3-1 with a pair of blowout wins and the lone loss coming against Nevada by just three points. This year, there is more athleticism in the eight-man rotation, more length in the pack-the-lane defense, and more scoring options. Nebraska averages 12 steals per game and routinely turns those mistakes into points. Here, we play on favorites that finished last season with a winning percentage between .200 and .400 in the first five games of the season, after closing out last season with seven or more losses in its last eight games, playing a team that had a winning record last year. This situation is 31-9 ATS (77.5 percent) over the last five seasons. 9* (628) Nebraska Cornhuskers

This is a play on the CLEMSON TIGERS as part of our CBB Wednesday ACC/Big Ten Challenge Trifecta. Clemson is off to a 3-0 start that includes impressive wins over Mississippi St. and Purdue and it nearly doubled up South Carolina St. in its last game. After blowing out a quartet of mid-major programs, Maryland will face its biggest test to date. The Terrapins are coming off a 24-7 season but things are different as they have to fill the offensive void created by the departures of Anthony Cowan Jr. and Jalen Smith, who combined to average close to 32 ppg last season. While Maryland is second in the country in effective field goal percentage, it has come against a schedule ranked No. 215 in the country. Meanwhile the Clemson adjusted defensive rating ranks No. 9 in the nation against a much tougher schedule. This is the first true road game of the season, close to 2,000 fans will be allowed at Littlejohn Coliseum and while that is not much, Maryland has had no fans at all in its home games. Here, we play against road teams as an underdog or pickem, averaging 76 or more ppg going up against teams allowing 63 or fewer ppg, after three straight wins by 10 points or more. This situation is 113-65 ATS (63.5 percent) since 1997. 10* (608) Clemson Tigers

This is a play on the RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS as part of our CBB ACC/Big Ten Challenge Trifecta. Rutgers is 3-0 and this is no fluke for the Scarlet Knights. Rutgers was ranked in the preseason for the first time since 1978 before winning its first three games by double-digit margins for the first time since 1980. The Scarlet Knights won 20 games last season for the first time in 37 years and this would be a signature win even though Syracuse comes in unranked. The Orange have blown through their last two opponents following an opening scare as they beat Bryant by one point as a 22.5-point favorite. Known for their zone defense, Syracuse could be in trouble with that as the Scarlet Knights have outscored their three opponents 76-14 in fastbreak points so they will be out to run. Syracuse will be without shooting guard Buddy Boeheim, who remains in quarantine due to contact tracing measures, and center Bourama Sidibe, who is out with a torn meniscus. Here, we play on home favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points in a game involving two teams outscoring opponents by eight or more ppg, after two straight wins by 10 points or more. This situation is 100-56 ATS (64.1 percent) over the last five seasons. 9* (830) Rutgers Scarlet Knights

This is a play on the BALTIMORE RAVENS for our NFL Tuesday Star Attraction. Bad news and good news for Baltimore as it is on the outside looking in as the No. 9 seed in the AFC but it gets Lamar Jackson back and the remaining schedule is one of the easiest remaining in the league. Four of the last five games are against teams with losing records including three that have three wins or less. One of those is on Tuesday facing the 3-8 Cowboys which are coming off a 41-16 blowout loss on Thanksgiving against the Redskins. Jackson will be activated and will start hoping to snap a three-game losing streak. The run game will be in full effect as the Ravens are ranked No. 2 in rushing offense. The Cowboys entered the weekend ranked No. 24 in the NFL in defensive efficiency while their run defense was No. 29. On the other side, the Cowboys have used 15 unique combinations on their offensive line through 10 games. Four players have seen action at left tackle and now there will be no Zack Martin making matters even worse. Here, we play on teams averaging 5.4 to 5.8 yppl going up against teams allowing 5.8 or more yppl, after being outgained by 100 or more total yards last game. This situation is 35-7 ATS (83.3 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (484) Baltimore Ravens

This is a play on the OHIO ST. BUCKEYES as part of our CBB ACC/Big Ten Challenge Trifecta. Notre Dame is 1-1 with the lone loss coming against Michigan St. which is nothing to be ashamed of. It has been a disappointing few years for the Irish and this year looks to be no different as they have been picked to finish third to last in the ACC. They lost three starters from last season including All ACC First Team forward John Mooney who had 25 double-doubles last season. Because of injuries, they have an eight-man roster that includes two freshmen and a walk-on player. Notre Dame is 0-21 in its last 21 games against ranked teams, its last win coming way back in 2017. College basketball home court is a big deal for major programs but this year is obviously different so the Irish do not have a big home court edge here, nor does Ohio St. have a significant disadvantage playing its first road game of the season. The Buckeyes are 3-0 and are ranked No. 22 in the country, which as mentioned, is a problem for Notre Dame. Here, we play on road favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points after a cover as a double digit favorite, playing with five or six days of rest. This situation is 73-36 ATS (67 percent) since 1997. 10* (815) Ohio St. Buckeyes

This is a play on the IOWA HAWKEYES as part of our CBB ACC/Big Ten Challenge Trifecta. Iowa is ranked No. 3 in the country and is off to a 3-0 start. The Hawkeyes won 20 games last season and are loaded as they bring back all five starters and actually have two other players that started previously before getting injured but all are healthy now. This includes Luka Garza who is one of the frontrunners for National Player of the Year. While having a big advantage down low, Iowa figures to have an advantage on the perimeter as it is making 39 percent from three-point range with 10 makes per game. The Tar Heels are shooting just 27.1 percent with an average of four makes. North Carolina is 3-1 and coming off a last second loss to Texas in the finals of the Maui Invitational. They could have an issue down low as senior power forward Garrison Brooks is questionable with an ankle injury and while he likely will go, the Tar Heels do not have a true center to match up with Garza. Here, we play on home favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points after a cover as a double digit favorite against opponent off an upset loss as a favorite. This situation is 37-14 ATS (72.5 percent) over the last five seasons. 9* (818) Iowa Hawkeyes

This is a play on the PITTSBURGH STEELERS for our NFL Monday Enforcer. This line has been bet down considerably with a lot of that based on the most recent results as well as the rest factor and the fact that Ben Roethlisberger has ended up on the injury report. Washington has not played since Thanksgiving when in trampled Dallas 41-16 so it is on significant rest which can be good or bad as it could kill momentum. Pittsburgh is coming off a Wednesday win over Baltimore 19-14 but the Steelers dominated that game as they outgained the Ravens by 115 total yards. Baltimore got the cover on a 70-yard touchdown pass late in the game so the yardage differential should have been bigger if not for that fluke play. Washington is 4-16 ATS in its last 20 games after allowing 75 or less rushing yards in two straight games while the Steelers are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 home games against teams with a losing road record. Here, we play against road teams coming off a win by 21 or more points as an underdog going up against an opponent off a win against a division rival. This situation is 22-5 ATS (81.5 percent) since 1983. If Roethlisberger is a late scratch, this is a NO PLAY but he did practice Sunday. 10* (488) Pittsburgh Steelers

This is a play on the UNC-WILMINGTON SEAHAWKS for our CBB Monday Enforcer. East Carolina is off to a 3-0 start including a 13-point win over Radford in its first lined game of the season. The Pirates were favored by the same number there but they were facing a Highlanders team that lost all five starters and their top eight scorers. One thing that hindered East Carolina last season was three-point shooting as it hit just 27.6 percent and that is already an issue this season as the Pirates are shooting only 28.6 percent from long range. UNC-Wilmington has had a rough go of it for the last few years but the Seahawks have new life as they brought in a new head coach that inherits four returning starters and a ton of depth. Takayo Siddle was an assistant here before going to NC State and he was part of this coaching staff that led the Seahawks to two CAA titles. They have four players averaging double-digit scoring led by Jaylen Sims who is averaging 26.7 ppg. Here, we play on underdogs of 10 to 19.5 points after beating the spread by more than 24 points in their previous game. This situation is 39-17 ATS (69.6 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (761) UNC-Wilmington Seahawks

This is a play on the LSU TIGERS for our CBB Sunday Enforcer. LSU is off to a 2-1 start on the season following a blowout win over Southeastern Louisiana on Monday. The Tigers are averaging 90.3 ppg and they are shooting 51.8 percent from the floor over the three games. Defense was an issue early on but the Tigers utilized more full-court pressure and played more match-up zone while holding the Lions to 26.7 percent. Louisiana Tech is coming in off a 78-62 win over ULM on Thursday to improve to 3-0 and this will be the first road game of the season for the Bulldogs. They went 22-8 last season but have just one starter back. Here, we play on home favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points in a game involving two teams that are outscoring opponents by eight or more ppg, after leading in their previous game by 20 or more points at the half. This situation is 42-11 ATS (79.2 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (726) LSU Tigers

This is a play on the ARIZONA CARDINALS for our Sunday NFL Enforcer. The Cardinals are 6-5 as they have lost two straight games to fall into the No. 7 seed in the NFC. Arizona is 4-3 over its last seven games but the three losses have come by one possession including two by three points. They have failed to cover four straight games and despite being just a game behind the Rams, they are home underdogs which is based on that four-game winless cover streak. Los Angeles is also coming off a three-point loss as it lost at home against the 49ers on a last second field goal. The Rams do possess recent big wins over Tampa Bay and Seattle but the others have come against reeling Chicago and the entire NFC East. Los Angeles is 0-10 ATS in its last 10 road games against winning teams that are coming off consecutive losses. Here, we play on underdogs or pickems in the second half of the season with a winning percentage between .501 and .600 coming off an upset loss as a road favorite. This situation is 30-8 ATS (78.9 percent) since 1983. 10* (470) Arizona Cardinals

This is a play on the DETROIT LIONS as part of our Sunday NFL Trifecta. Both Detroit and Chicago are on rough skids but we side with the Lions here as they will be playing hard for their new interim head coach Darrell Bevell. The Lions get some extra rest here following their Thanksgiving blowout loss against Houston which ultimately lead to the ousting of head coach Matt Patricia. The Bears have lost five straight games and even when they were 5-1, there were big problems on offense. Lately, a defense that ranked among the top 10 for most of the season has not been able to carry them. And the loss against last week Green Bay was particularly ugly. The Bears are 0-12 ATS since Nov 10, 2013 coming off a game as an underdog where the total was at least 40 and they had a rusher with at least 102 rushing yards. Here, we play against home favorites with a winning percentage between .400 and .499 coming off a road loss, playing a team with a winning percentage between .250 and .400. This situation is 49-19 ATS (72.1 percent) since 1983. 9* (451) Detroit Lions

This is a play on the CINCINNATI BENGALS as part of our Sunday NFL Trifecta. Even though Joe Burrow is out, the Dolphins have no business laying a number this big especially with Kansas City and New England on deck, making this a big lookahead spot. They have won six of their last seven games but they have been outgained in three of their last five games. Cincinnati was extremely competitive last week against the Giants as the defense has played very well of late, allowing 20 points or less in three out of its last four games. The Dolphins are 0-20 ATS in their last 20 home games against non-divisional opponents that had at least two fewer wins the previous regular season. Meanwhile, the Bengals are 10-0-1 ATS in their last 11 games as an underdog coming off a game as an underdog of more than three points where they gained no more than 15 first downs. Here, we play against home favorites of 10.5 or more points with a winning percentage between .600 and .750 after covering the spread in two out of their last three games, playing a team with a losing record. This situation is 66-29 ATS (69.5 percent) since 1983. 9* (453) Cincinnati Bengals

This is a play on the INDIANAPOLIS COLTS as part of our Sunday NFL Trifecta. Houston is coming off a blowout win over Detroit on Thanksgiving but it is in a tough spot here. The Texans defense has been awful as the Texans are ranked No. 30 in total defense and they suffered a serious blow this week when cornerback Bradley Roby along with wide receiver Will Fuller who were suspended six games each for violating the NFL PED policy. The Colts are coming off a tough loss to the Titans but have won four of six and rank No. 5 in the league in total defense. Deshawn Watson is having a solid season but Indianapolis in ranked No. 6 against the pass. The Colts are sitting in the No. 7 spot in the AFC and needs to move up as to not face Kansas City in the Wild Card round. Here, we play on road teams in the second half of the season that are averaging 265 or more passing ypg going up against teams allowing between 230 and 265 passing ypg, after allowing seven or more passing ypa in two straight games. This situation is 34-8 ATS (81 percent) since 1983. 9* (455) Indianapolis Colts

This is a play on the KANSAS ST. WILDCATS as part of our CBB Saturday Triple Play. UNLV is off to a 0-4 start and only one of those games was competitive, a three-point loss to Davidson. The Rebels are extremely young with only three players that played significant minutes last season. They have only one senior on the roster compared to seven freshmen. Kansas St. is 1-2 and has yet to cover any of those games so we are getting value here. The Wildcats were just 11-21 last season but 10 of those losses were by six points or less and 13 losses were by single digits so they were better than what the record showed. Here, we play on home teams as a favorite or pickem in the first five games of the season, after closing out last season with eight or more losses in their last 10 games and that had a winning percentage between .200 and .400 playing a team that had a winning record last year. This situation is 31-8 ATS (79.5 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (662) Kansas St. Wildcats

This is a play on the COLORADO BUFFALOES for our CFB Saturday Supreme Annihilator. Typically, we like to go contrarian bit this matchup favors the Buffaloes too much this early into the season for both teams. Colorado has been solid on both sides of the ball, ranking No. 42 or better in four different categories and they have remained healthy. The Buffaloes are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game. The Wildcats are 0-3 and could be playing with freshman quarterback Will Plummer who was awful in relief of Grant Gunnell last week. The Wildcats lost a tough one in their opener against USC but have been blown out in their last two games. There has been no consistency and Arizona has now lost a school record 10 straight games. The Wildcats are 1-8 ATS in their last nine games following a straight up loss. 9* (381) Colorado Buffaloes

This is a play on the NORTHERN ILLINOIS HUSKIES as part of our CBB Saturday Triple Play. Northern Illinois is 0-2 to start the season and it has not been pretty, as it lost at home to Illinois-Chicago and SIU-Edwardsville, averaging 57 ppg on 40 percent shooting, including 21 percent from long range. The Huskies are getting a ton of value here though. Pittsburgh is 1-1 on the season but has yet to cover a game as the Panthers have been logged as double-digit favorites each time out. The Panthers are counting on a number of freshmen to contribute and that is tough for chemistry early on, especially with no exhibition games played. Here, we play against home favorites of 10 to 19.5 points coming off a no-cover where the team won straight up as a favorite going up against an opponent off an upset loss by 15 points or more as a favorite. This situation is 33-11 ATS (75 percent) since 1997. 9* (657) Northern Illinois Huskies

This is a play on the HAWAII WARRIORS for our CFB Saturday Enforcer. San Jose St. is off to a surprising 4-0 start but now finds itself in a tough spot based on scheduling. This game has turned into a big edge for Hawaii as it was supposed to travel to San Jose for this game but because of COVID restrictions, the Spartans have to now hit the road and go to the islands. Two wins have come against UNLV and New Mexico which are a combined 0-10. This is the first game since November 14 for the Spartans and that is a big disadvantage for momentum purposes. Hawaii is 3-3 including a 2-1 record at home with the lone loss coming against Boise St. by just eight points as 12-point underdogs. Now they are underdogs against the overvalued Spartans despite the venue change and the Warriors are 4-1 ATS in their last five games as an underdog. 9* (446) Hawaii Warriors

This is a play on the WISCONSIN BADGERS for our Big Ten Game of the Month. Although it has only played three games, Wisconsin is first in the country in total defense, third in rushing defense, fifth in passing defense and third in scoring defense. It is a small sample size but it cannot be understated especially against an Indiana team that just lost its starting quarterback as Michael Penix Jr. is out for the season with a torn ACL. Despite a nearly-even split between run and pass plays, the Hoosiers average just 3.0 ypc and with a new quarterback at the helm, this is a problem. Here, we play on home favorites of 10.5 to 21 points averaging between 390 to 440 ypg going up against a team with allowing between 330 to 390 ypg, after outgaining opponent by 125 or more total yards in their previous game. This situation is 25-3 ATS (89.3 percent) over the last 10 seasons. 10* (402) Wisconsin Badgers

This is a play on the DAYTON FLYERS as part of our CBB Saturday Triple Play. SMU is coming off three lopsided wins but they came against much inferior competition. The Mustangs are without Tyson Jolly who averaged 14.5 ppg and led a strong backcourt and his absence will be key here. Dayton is coming off a closer than anticipated win over Eastern Illinois as it won by three points as a 14.5-point favorite. The Flyers are coming off the best season in program history as they went 29-2 before the season was shut down. They lost three starters but still have a ton of talent and they have the best backcourt in the Atlantic Ten. Here, we play against underdogs of 9.5 points or less after leading their last three games by five or more points at the half, with four starters returning from last year in the first five games of the season. This situation is 31-9 ATS (77.5 percent) since 1997. 9* (632) Dayton Flyers

This is a play on the OKLAHOMA ST. COWBOYS for our CFB Saturday Star Attraction. Oklahoma St. opened the season 4-0 but has gone just 2-2 since then, going 0-4 ATS, but it is coming off a win over Texas Tech last week following a blowout loss to rival Oklahoma the previous week. The Cowboys are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. TCU is coming off a win against Kansas St. but it was fortunate as it scored three non-offensive touchdowns and that skewed win is keeping this number down. The Horned Frogs are now 4-4 and they are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games following a straight up win. Here, we play on road favorites after allowing 42 points or more last game going up against an opponent after a win by 17 or more points. This situation is 25-4 ATS (86.2 percent) over the last 10 seasons. 9* (393) Oklahoma St. Cowboys

This is a play on the APPALACHIAN ST. MOUNTAINEERS for our CFB Friday Enforcer. Appalachian St. lost to Coastal Carolina two weeks ago to remove any chance of a trip to the Sun Belt Championship but it bounded back with a 37-point win over Troy last week. The is the final home game for the Mountaineers and this is a good spot as they enter this matchup with better overall numbers in ppg and ypg. Louisiana has already clinched a berth in the Sun Belt Championship against Coastal Carolina so it may not be going full throttle and not give up a ton of its playbook. The Cajuns are 8-1 with that lone loss coming against Coastal Carolina so this is a big lookahead spot. Here, we play on home favorites that are outgaining opponent by 100 or more ypg going up against teams outgaining opponents by 50-100 ypg, after outgaining opponent by 175 or more total yards in their previous game. This situation is 29-8 ATS (78.4 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (328) Appalachian St. Mountaineers

This is a play on the AIR FORCE FALCONS for our CFB Thursday Star Attraction. Air Force had it game cancelled last Thursday following a 28-0 win over New Mexico the previous week. Air Force averages 5.8 ypc and 336.5 ypg which is first in the country while Utah St. allows 5.1 ypc and 202.8 ypg which is No 101 in the nation. The game represents another difficult challenge for Utah St., which just lost another starter in running back Jaylen Warren after he entered the NCAA Transfer Portal. The Aggies are coming off their first win of the season after opening 0-4. Not only are they dealing with a lot of missing starters, but they also have an interim head coach after Gary Anderson was let go after a 0-3 start. Here, we play on teams averaging 4.8 or more ypc going up against teams averaging between 4.3 and 4.8 ypc, after outrushing opponent by 200 or more yards last game. This situation is 49-21 ATS (70 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (325) Air Force Falcons

This is a play on the WRIGHT ST. RAIDERS for our CBB Thursday Enforcer. Wright St. is coming off another Horizon League Championship and the Raiders are expected to defend it once again. They have won 20 or more games in four straight seasons under head coach Scott Nagy and they are deep once again with as many as 10 players that could get significant playing time. They have the best player in the conference as Louden Love is the reigning Horizon Conference Player of the Year and if he stays healthy, he is a shoe in for a second straight honor. Marshall is off to a 1-0 start as it defeated Arkansas St. by 14 points. The Thundering Herd are a deep team as well and they are pegged to finish fourth in C-USA yet come in as the road favorite here. The Thundering Herd are 0-6 ATS in their last six games as a road favorite while the Raiders are 7-0 ATS in their last seven games as an underdog. 10* (748) Wright St. Raiders

This is a play on the BAYLOR BEARS for our CBB Wednesday Enforcer. Illinois is off to a 3-0 start following blowout wins over North Carolina A&T and Chicago St. and then narrowly defeating Ohio by two points as a 15.5-point favorite. Baylor has rolled in its first two games, defeating Lafayette by 30 points and taking down Washington by 34 points. The Bears returns 72.6 percent of their minutes and 75.8 percent of their scoring return from last year and entering this game, Baylor is currently ranked second in the AP Poll, which was their spot in the preseason poll. Here, we play against neutral court teams off a home win by 3 points or less, who had a winning percentage between .600 and .800 last season. This situation is 33-9 ATS (78.6 percent) since 1997. 10* (712) Baylor Bears

This is a play on the TOLEDO ROCKETS for our CBB Tuesday Enforcer. Toledo has a big edge here even though it is just 1-2 but those two losses have come by a combined five points. The Rockets are loaded after a rough season last year where injuries played a big role in their worst season since 2013. They have three starters back including a pair of senior guards in Marreon Jackson and Spencer Littleson who averaged a combined 30.3 ppg last season and are averaging 28 ppg through those first three games this season. Toledo looks for its seventh straight win in the head-to-head series over Cleveland St. On the other side, this is the first game of the season for the Vikings which are coming off another disappointing season. They have now won 12 games or less in five straight seasons. Playing the first game of the season against a team that has played three games already is not an easy task especially when travelling. The Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last five games as a favorite. 10* (614) Toledo Rockets

This is a play on the SEATTLE SEAHAWKS for our NFL Monday Star Attraction. Seattle took out Arizona last Thursday to snap a two-game slide and the extra prep time here is big. The Seahawks get Chris Carson back and with Carlos Hyde also back in the mix, Russell Wilson has the ability to be more efficient. The Seahawks are third overall in total offense and first in the league in scoring offense. The Eagles are a game and a half out of first place in the NFC East as they have been outgained in three straight games. Carson Wentz has had issues all season as he leads the NFL with 18 turnovers, including 14 interceptions, and has career lows in completion percentage (58.4) and passer rating (73.3). The arrival of Carlos Dunlap in a trade from Cincinnati has helped the Seahawks turn up the pass rush in recent weeks. Seattle has 16 sacks over the past four games, including three sacks last week of Arizona's Kyler Murray. The Seahawks are 6-2-1 ATS in their last nine road games against teams with a losing home record while the Eagles are 1-8 ATS in their last nine home games after one or more consecutive losses. 10* (275) Seattle Seahawks

This is a play on the MISSISSIPPI ST. BULLDOGS for our CBB Monday Enforcer. Mississippi St. is off to a 0-2 start as it dropped a pair of games played in Florida to Clemson on Wednesday and Liberty on Thursday. The Bulldogs are coming off a 20-11 season and bring back a good amount from last season. They are back home and laying a good number here. Texas St. is coming off a 75-63 road win at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Saturday to move to 2-0 on the season but this is by far its biggest test to date. The Bobcats are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games against teams with a winning percentage below .400 while the Bulldogs are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games following a straight up loss. Here, we play against underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points in the first five games of the season, after closing out last season with eight or more wins in their last 10 games, in a game involving two teams with winning percentages between .600 and .800 from last season. This situation is 79-42 ATS (65.3 percent) since 1997. 10* (872) Mississippi St. Bulldogs

This is a play on the KANSAS CITY CHIEFS for our NFL Sunday Supreme Annihilator. The Chiefs got their revenge as they rallied for a 35-31 win over the Raiders to move to 9-1 on the season. Patrick Mahomes has been masterful as he has thrown for 1,136 yards in his last three games while adding 11 touchdowns and just a single interception. Tampa Bay is 7-4 but the inconsistencies continue as just two of the seven wins have come against teams with winning records. The Chiefs are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game while the Buccaneers are 6-19-2 ATS in their last 27 home games against teams with a winning road record. Here, we play on road teams after allowing 8 or more passing ypa in their last game going up against an opponent after gaining 4.5 or less passing ypa in last game. This situation is 43-16 ATS (72.9 percent) over the last 10 seasons. 9* (271) Kansas City Chiefs

This is a play on the MINNESOTA VIKINGS for our NFC Game of the Year. The Panthers are coming off a 20-0 shutout win over Detroit last week to snap a five-game losing streak. Carolina has really struggled in stopping the run all season and even though it held Detroit in check, the Lions were short-handed and Dalvin Cook has been a beast. Minnesota lost to Dallas as a touchdown favorite despite outgaining the Cowboys by 55 total yards which snapped a three-game winning streak. Christian McCaffrey missed six games with a high ankle sprain earlier and will likely sit out a third straight game on Sunday with a shoulder problem. The Panthers are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing less than 250 total yards in their previous game while the Vikings are 7-1 ATS in their last eight games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game. Here, we play against road teams where the line is +3 to -3 off an upset win by 14 or more points as a home underdog, after the first month of the season. This situation is 30-7 ATS (81.1 percent) since 1983. 10* (260) Minnesota Vikings

This is a play on the ATLANTA FALCONS for our NFL Sunday Enforcer. The Falcons had won three of four games before losing to New Orleans last Sunday to fall to 3-7 on the season but they are in a great spot here as they head back home and catch a tam travelling from the west coast for an early game. Las Vegas lost to the Chiefs which was a tough defeat in the last two minutes but holding down that Kansas City offense in the last few minutes was next to impossible. The Raiders are now 6-4 and are an overpriced road favorite this week. The Raiders are 2-13 ATS in their last 15 games against defenses allowing 7.5 or more ypa while the Falcons are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games as a home underdog. Here, we play on teams averaging between 5.4 and 5.8 yppl going up against a team with a defense allowing 5.8 or more yppl, after being outgained by 100 or more total yards last game. This situation is 33-7 ATS (82.5 percent) over the last five seasons. 9* (252) Atlanta Falcons

This is a play on the PURDUE BOILERMAKERS for our CFB Saturday Supreme Annihilator. After a season opening win over Michigan St., Rutgers has lost four straight games and as every week goes on, the win over the Spartans is less and less impressive. Last week, it was a hard-fought loss to Michigan in three overtimes and that is a gut wrenching defeat. Purdue has lost two straight games, both by a single possession, after opening the season 2-0. While the Boilermakers are in the top-15 for passing yards in the country, struggles in the red zone have become a challenge but that should change against this defense that is ranked No. 95 against the pass and No. 109 in scoring defense. The Boilermakers are 17-8 ATS in their last 25 games following an ATS loss. Here, we play against road underdogs of 10.5 to 21 points off a cover where the team lost as an underdog, in the second half of the season. This situation is 37-15 ATS (71.2 percent) over the last five seasons. 9* (194) Purdue Boilermakers

This is a play on the TEXAS ST. BOBCATS for our CFB Sun Belt Game of the Year. Coastal Carolina is the first team in Sun Belt Conference history to hold an 8-0 record and the Chanticleers are coming off a huge come-from-behind win over Appalachian St., which was its lone remaining barrier to win out. This presents a big letdown for Coastal Carolina and it is laying an overpriced number on the road. Texas St. is coming off a win over Arkansas St. which snapped a seven-game losing streak and that momentum can come into play for playing spoiler. The Bobcats have covered four straight games as the lines continue to be too high priced. Texas St. is 8-0 ATS in its last eight home games after allowing 575 or more total yards in their previous game. Here, we play on teams in the second half of the season averaging between 28 and 34 ppg going up against teams allowing between 16 and 21, after scoring and allowing 30 pts or more last game. This situation is 28-7 ATS (80 percent) over the last 10 seasons. 10* (226) Texas St. Bobcats

This is a play on the CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS for our CFB Friday Supreme Annihilator. Stanford and host California take winless records into the annual Pac 12 rivalry Friday afternoon in the 128-year history of one of the greatest rivalries in college football. This is the first home game for the Golden Bears after losing at UCLA in their opener and then at Oregon St. despite outgaining the Beavers by 79 total yards. Stanford is also off to a 0-2 start and has now lost six straight games going back to last season as this once top level program has taken a tumble. Stanford has dropped seven straight games against the number while the Golden Bears are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games as an underdog. Here, we play against teams in a game involving two teams being outscored by opponents by 10 or more ppg, after a playing a game where 60 total points or more were scored. This situation is 43-20 ATS (68.3 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (138) California Golden Bears

This is a play on the DETROIT LIONS for our NFL Thursday Enforcer. Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and the offense is coming off a tough outing as they were shutout in a 20-0 loss against the Panthers. The Lions have lost three of their last four games and at 4-6 are mathematically alive for the postseason making this a must win game. It was the first time Detroit has been shut out in 11 years so we can expect a bounce back here. They face a Houston defense that is ranked second to last in the NFL. The Texans have won two of three games since their bye and are coming off a 27-20 win over the Patriots. The Texans announced a slew of players will not make the trip to Detroit for the game including receivers Kenny Stills and Randall Cobb. Here, we play on teams averaging between 5.4 and 5.8 yppl going up against teams allowing 5.8 or more yppl, after being outgained by 100 or more total yards last game. This situation is 33-6 ATS (84.6 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (122) Detroit Lions

This is a play on the UCLA BRUINS for our CBB Wednesday Enforcer. UCLA has been picked to win the Pac 12 for the first time since 2011-12 as it returns a huge amount of talent. The Bruins, who finished 19-12 last season, return five starters and added a key transfer in 6-foot-6 shooting guard Johnny Juzang, from Kentucky. UCLA is returning 86.2 percent of its total rebounding production and 91.3 percent of its total assists from last year. UCLA is led by senior shooting guard Chris Smith, who was named the Pac-12 Conference's Most Improved Player of the Year last season after averaging a team-high 13.1 ppg and 5.4 rpg. San Diego St. had a special season going last year before the season was halted as it was 30-2 heading into the MWC Tournament. The Aztecs return only two starters from the team that finished ranked No. 6 nationally. Malachi Flynn, the Mountain West Conference Player of the Year, departed for the NBA and was drafted in the first round by the Toronto Raptors. Yanni Wetzell transferred to Vanderbilt and fellow senior K.J. Feagin is pursuing a professional career in Germany. 10* (685) UCLA Bruins

This is a play on the KANSAS CITY CHIEFS for our AFC West Game of the Year. Kansas City is coming off its bye week following four straight wins and we all know how good Andy Reid is coming off a bye week. The Chiefs are now 8-1 on the season and that lone loss was at home against Las Vegas so there will be a little extra in the tank for their division rival. The offense leads the way as they are ranked No. 2 overall and they lead the NFL in passing offense at 294.7 ypg. They will go up against a Raiders defense that in No. 25 against the pass and No. 21 overall. The Raiders have caught fire with three straight wins following a 1-3 stretch and they are now sitting at 6-3 and right in the think of the playoffs. They are outscoring opponents by just 1 ppg compared to 12 ppg for Kansas City so that is a huge disparity. Kansas City is 14-5 ATS in its last 19 games after allowing 400 or more total yards in their previous game over the last 3 seasons while Las Vegas is 7-19 ATS in its last 26 games after 3 or more consecutive wins against the spread. 10* (471) Kansas City Chiefs

This is a play on the DENVER BRONCOS for our NFL Sunday Enforcer. The improbable Miami turnaround continues as it has won five straight games to keep pace in the AFC East behind Buffalo. Tua Tagovailoa has won all three of his starts but the Dolphins were outgained badly against the Rams and Cardinals and outgained the Chargers by just seven yards last weekend. They have used an opportunistic defense as Miami is fourth in the league with 15 takeaways but while that has helped keep scoring down, the unit as a whole has not been great as the Dolphins are ranked No. 19 overall, No. 20 against the pass and No. 22 against the run. Miami is 25-44 when playing against teams with a winning percentage between .250 and .400. Denver has struggled to a 3-6 record including a pair of road losses against Las Vegas and Atlanta over its last two games. Denver is 13-3 ATS in its last 16 home games off a loss by 10 points or more to a division rival and 6-0 ATS in its last six games after a loss by 14 or more points. 9* (476) Denver Broncos

This is a play on the BALTIMORE RAVENS for our NFL Sunday Supreme Annihilator. This is a revenge game for Baltimore after losing 28-12 against Tennessee in the AFC Divisional Round last season. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson had three turnovers in that loss and he has not been as sharp as he was earlier in the season but he squares off against a bad Tennessee defense that is ranked No. 25 overall. Baltimore leads the NFL in rushing offense at 164.0 ypg and getting that going here will be key. The Ravens are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games against the AFC. Tennessee has lost three of its last four games with the lone win coming against a poor Chicago team. The most recent loss was against Indianapolis at home as the Titans lost by 17 points. Overall, Tennessee is getting outgained by an average of 24 ypg which may not seem significant but it is when the record is 6-3. The Titans are 2-6 ATS in their last eight games following a straight up loss of more than 14 points. 9* (466) Baltimore Ravens