Saturday 8-25-17 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

**New York Knight** · 08-26-2017, 11:48 AM

Jimmy Boyd

Game Details
Aug 26 '17, 2:30 PM in 3h
NCAA-F | Oregon State vs Colorado State

Play on: Oregon State +4 -110 at 5Dimes

After a closer inspection of this game, I like the value with the Beavers catching over a field goal against the Rams. Despite finishing just 4-8 last year, Oregon State made big improvements in year two under head coach Gary Anderson. They were a lot more competitive than people think and closed out the season with back-to-back double-digit wins over Arizona and Oregon.

I know the Beavers haven't won a road game under Anderson (0-11), but this is by far their best chance, as they played at Michigan in 2015 and at Minnesota last year in their only two road games outside of the conference. Colorado State has high expectations this season, but are simply getting way to much respect here against a Power 5 program.

Last year the Beavers averaged 26.2 ppg, which was a massive improvement from the 19.0 ppg they put up in 2015. This year they got 7 starters back on offense, plus are adding in talented Juco transfer Jake Luton to take over at quarterback. That could take this offense to the next level, as they got two dynamic runners in Ryan Nall (6.5 yards/carry) and Artavis Pierce (5.3 yards/carry).

That ground attack figures to pose problems for the Rams, who allowed 214 yards/game and 4.8 yards/carry against the run last year. While Colorado State has 8 starters back on defense, they lost the heart and soul of their defense in linebacker Kevin Davis, who led the team with 110 tackles. All the talk is about the Rams and their offense, but I look for the Beavers to have the easier time moving the ball in this one. Take Oregon State!

**New York Knight** · 08-26-2017, 11:49 AM

Chip Chirimbes

Game Details
Aug 26 '17, 6:40 PM in 7h
MLB | Pirates vs Reds

Play on: Reds -113 at 5Dimes

Reds over Pirates- Pittsburgh was expected to contend for a NL playoff spot but have disappointed their followers and are now 7-games under the breakwater mark having lost 10 of their last 13 games. Cincinnati will start Luis Castillo (2-6, 3.45 ERA) who has had three quality starts in his last four outings and is facing Pittsburgh for the first time. Gerrit Cole (10-8, 4.16) is 0-6 lifetime against Cincinnati with a 5.14 ERA in Nine starts. Take the REDS!

**New York Knight** · 08-26-2017, 11:49 AM

Tony Karpinski

Game Details
Aug 26 '17, 7:30 PM in 8h
NFLX | Browns vs Bucs

Play on: Bucs -5 -115 at Bovada

Game Analysis

Tampa Bay had a major eye opener - after putting up just 12 pts vs Jacksonville as they finished with the lazy win. The nonstop motor of the D of Tampa Bay will cause far too many problems for any offensive line as their LBs have shown. Winston and Mike Evans are an awful lot to handle for any team, let alone the guys of Cleveland. Doug Martin will be on attack mode - to try and shore up the RB position for Head Coach Dirk Koetter. The 23 year old QB has not been the most dominant QB in the NFL - but Jameis Winston can be the next best thing the Bucs could've hoped for. The biggest problem for Cleveland is they need to get better production from their offense - and Cleveland also desperately needs some sort of depth on defense as well. Cleveland is heading in the right direction, but matched up vs a budding team like the Bucs isn't the way to reset the wheels. Browns are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 road games Tampa Bay wins by 14

**New York Knight** · 08-26-2017, 11:51 AM

Brandon Lee

Aug 26 '17, 1:05 PM in 1h
MLB | Mariners vs Yankees

Play on: Yankees -1½ +105 at 5Dimes

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New York is worth a look here on the run line in Saturday's showdown against the Mariners. Yankees will send out Sonny Gray, who is due for some good fortunate after going a 1-3 in 4 starts, despite a strong 3.13 ERA since coming over from the A's. Gray has enjoyed pitching against Seattle, who he owns a 2.86 ERA and 1.152 WHIP in 10 starts against. Mariners will send out Yovani Gallardo, who has a 8.59 ERA and 1.774 WHIP in his last 3 starts and a 6.32 ERA in 7 career starts against New York. Gallardo has also struggled with keeping the ball in the park, giving up 2 homers in each of his last 3 starts and 21 in 20 starts overall this season. Give me the Yankees -1.5 (+105)!

**New York Knight** · 08-26-2017, 11:53 AM

Matt Josephs

Aug 26 '17, 1:05 PM in 1h
MLB | MIN vs TOR

Play on: OVER 9 -110

I fell short on my over in this one yesterday but I'll go back to the well on Saturday. Dillon Gee makes his second straight start for the Twins. He's allowed five runs and 10 hits over his two outings as starter so far with the other coming earlier this season. He'll face a Toronto team whose lineup is pretty much intact this afternoon with a few little changes. They got 10 hits yesterday but only one run. Marco Estrada is 5-8 with a 5.07 ERA in 26 starts for the Jays with 14 of them going over the total. Estrada has allowed nine runs and 15 hits over his last two starts. The righty has a 4.04 ERA in six career starts against Minnesota. The Twins are averaging six runs per game over their last seven and are in decent form as a unit. Both bullpens are highly mediocre. I suspect this one goes over the total.