Service Plays Saturday 8/28/21

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Members post your personal plays in the various sports forums @ IWS and our betting trackers!

NFL
http://www.investwithsports.com/newf...3-NFL-Football (http://www.investwithsports.com/newforum/forumdisplay.php?53-NFL-Football)

College Football
http://www.investwithsports.com/newf...-NCAA-Football (http://www.investwithsports.com/newforum/forumdisplay.php?54-NCAA-Football)

Baseball
http://www.investwithsports.com/newf...57-ML-Baseball (http://www.investwithsports.com/newforum/forumdisplay.php?57-ML-Baseball)

College Basketball
http://www.investwithsports.com/newf...CAA-Basketball (http://www.investwithsports.com/newforum/forumdisplay.php?55-NCAA-Basketball)

NBA
http://www.investwithsports.com/newf...NBA-Basketball (http://www.investwithsports.com/newforum/forumdisplay.php?56-NBA-Basketball)

NHL
http://www.investwithsports.com/newf...?58-NHL-Hockey (http://www.investwithsports.com/newforum/forumdisplay.php?58-NHL-Hockey)

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HITMAN | NFL Total - Saturday, Aug 28 2021 8:00PM
119 ARI / 120 NOS UNDER 36.0 BetOnline (http://partners.commission.bz/processing/clickthrgh.asp?btag=a_36640b_127)double-dime bet

HITMAN | NFL Sides - Saturday, Aug 28 2021 8:00PM
119 ARI +4.5 (-110)BetOnline (http://partners.commission.bz/processing/clickthrgh.asp?btag=a_36640b_127) vs 120 NOS single-dime bet
HITMAN | NFL Total - Saturday, Aug 28 2021 8:00PM
117 TAM / 118 HOU OVER 34.5 BetOnline (http://partners.commission.bz/processing/clickthrgh.asp?btag=a_36640b_127)single-dime bet

HITMAN | NFL Sides - Saturday, Aug 28 2021 10:00PM
124 SEA -1.0 (-110)Pinnacle (http://cappersmall2.com/lines.php) vs 123 LAC double-dime bet

HITMAN | NFL Sides - Saturday, Aug 28 2021 8:00PM
117 TAM -3.0 (-110)Southpoint vs 118 HOU double-dime bet

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Scott Spreitzer

NCAA Football Season Win Totals

Washington Huskies Over 9
Texas Tech Red Raiders Over 4.5
Buffalo Bulls under 8.5
Boston College Eagles Over 7
Maryland Terrapins under 6

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Bryan Leonard

5% - New Mexico St +9 (UTEP)

4% UCLA -17

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Andrew McInnis
4% [CFB] Nebraska at Illinois - Illinois +7.0 (-110)

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Matt Severance

HAWAII @ UCLA | 08/28 | 3:30 PM EDT
HAWAII +18
ANALYSIS: Now that this has risen above 17 points, I'm going to roll with the Rainbow Warriors as they bring back every single defensive starter from last year's 5-4 team that won a bowl game and seven starters on offense, including very good QB Chevan Cordeiro and all-purpose stud RB/WR/returner Calvin Turner Jr. Hawaii has won its past three true road season openers. UCLA, meanwhile, has covered just three of its past 10 at the Rose Bowl.

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SportsLine's Projection Model

ONNECTICUT HUSKIES @ FRESNO STATE BULLDOGS | 8/28 | 2 P.M. ET

Against the Spread

Pick: Fresno State -27.5
The Bulldogs are covering in 59 percent of simulations.

Over-Under

Pick: Over 63
The Over hits in 57 percent of simulations.

Money Line

Pick: Connecticut +2000
The Huskies are winning in 7 percent of simulations, leaving value at these odds

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Robert Ferringo

Michigan Wolverines ‘Over’ 7.5 Wins
Georgia Bulldogs ‘Over’ 10.5 Wins

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Vegas Sports Informer

LSU Tigers ‘Under’ 8.5 (-120) Total Season Wins

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HITMAN | NFL Total - Saturday, Aug 28 2021 1:00PM
111 GBP / 112 BUF OVER 35.0 William Hill double-dime bet

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Nick Borman

4% - Chelsea at Liverpool under 2.5
5% - West Ham ML (Crystal Palace)
3% - Juventus -1.5

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Scott Spreitzer

Nebraska -6.5 (4U)

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Vernon Croy

Fresno State O62.5 (7U)

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Martin Green

Here are the 2021 Italian Serie A picks from Martin Green (posted Friday):

Juventus vs. Empoli (Saturday, 2:45 p.m. ET)

Juventus half-time / full-time -145 (one unit)
Juventus -1.5 at -145 (one unit)

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Dr. Bob

1*-UCLA -minus 18 or less.

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CAL SPORT



Game: (305) Connecticut at (306) Fresno State
Date/Time: Aug 28 2021 2:00 PM EDT
Betting Line Provider: Consensus Line
Play Rating: 3%
Play: Fresno State -27.5 (-110)

#306 3% Fresno St -27.5 Connecticut 2 PM ET CBS Sports Network
While we unusual to lay 27.5 points in a week 0 or week 1 game we have a very unusual situation. Fresno was middle of the road MW team LY but I am a big fan of HC DeBoer. HE was the OC here a few years back, went to Indiana and returned for LY as the HC. When you have two very good RB’s including and have a lead you can still expand your lead by pounding the ball. UConn not only sat out LY but lost 6 of their last 9 games in 2009 by this margin and had TWENTY players leave the program!

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Indian Cowboy

7* Nebraska -7
4* Fresno St -27.5
3* New Mexico St +10
3* Ravens -3.5
1* Bills Over 37.5

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bet-my-ticket
Stuttgart-Freiburg : Over 2.5 @ 1.75
Marseille – St Etienne : Over 2.5 @ 1.88
Total Odds : 3.29

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totalgoalsvip
German II Bundesliga
Darmstadt – Hannover
Bet : 2 or 3 goals
Odd: 2.00

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pep-firsthalf
Spanish : LaLiga
Celta Vigo – Ath Bilbao
First Half : X
Odds : 2.00

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corner-bet
SPAIN LaLiga2
Gijon v Mirandes
Under 8.5 corners

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james-martingale
ENGLAND: Premier League
Brighton – Everton
Second Half : Over 1.5 Goals
Odds : 2.30 / 1 units

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Adam Trigger

LG Twins -135 (4u)

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Martin Green

Here are the English Premier League picks from Martin Green (posted Friday):

Manchester City vs. Arsenal (Saturday, 7:30 a.m. ET)

Man City half time / full time -133 (1 unit)

Man City win to nil -110 (half unit)

Arsenal is missing too many key players

Liverpool vs. Chelsea (Saturday, 12:30 p.m. ET)

Under 2.5 goals -130 (1 unit)

Draw +225 (half unit)

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Gold Sheet

Late Telephone Service

ILLINOIS (+7) -home over Nebraska 10:00 AM PDT (#300)
FRESNO STATE (-27 1/2) -home over Connecticut

TOP CHOICE 1 1/2 units BALTIMORE (-3 1/2) over Washington -home 3:00 PM PDT (#113)
"UNDER" 35 1/2 points LA CHARGERS at SEATTLE 7:00 PM PDT (#123-24)

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Pointwise

Late Phone Service

3* Denver
2* Chicago
2* Hawaii

No Rating

New Mexico State
Nebraska
Fresno State

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Any PickersMx?

Ty

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Alan Scozzari Sport

B Wager
Poland Ekstraklasa
Lech Poznan -0,5 -110

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Saturday card has an Executive Level NFLX Play headlining along with a 5* College Football play, a Soccer Platinum Supreme move and a Powerful MLB Card. MLB Comp Play below.

The MLB Comp Play is on the NY. Mets on the run line at 7:10 eastern. The Mets fit a powerful database system based on last night heavy home favored 1 run loss where both teams scored 2 or less runs. NY is 7-1 this year as a home favorite of 140 or more off a home favored loss. Washington is 1-8 as a road dog off a road dog win. The Nats have Nolin going and he has allowed 7 runs in 7 innings. Stroman for the Mets has a superb 2.84 era. Look for the Mets to get the multiple run win. On Saturday a huge card is up and led by an Executive Level NFL TIER 1, A platinum Supreme Soccer Move, College Football 5* and a Powerful MLB Card. See us on facebook to Jump on and Cash out. For the MLB Comp play. Make it the Mets on the run line. Rob Vinciletti- GC Sports

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MLB(Bob Balfe)
7:20 PM EST
Rotation #960
Braves -120 over Giants
Ynoa/Webb
This should be a low scoring game as both pitchers have been pretty decent this year. The Giants are scoring a lot of runs early, but really have not been hitting the ball well in their last few games. Atlanta won the game late with a huge 7th inning and I expect this team to win a tight game once again as the Giants are at the back end of their road trip. Take the Braves.

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Fezzik

3* Hawaii/ucla Under

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Jack Winningham

Illinois +7 over Nebraska, Jack recommends buying a half point to take it up to Illinois +7 1/2

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DAVIDN

1* Illinois +7

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Wiseguy Team

5,000 dime: Los Angeles Chargers +5.5
5,000 dime: Denver Broncos/La Rams Over 33.5

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Godfatherlocks august 28th picks
(entire day. No email at 5:30pm)

ncaa football & mlb
2 massive 5000 unit picks (ncaaf)
3 top rated 2000 unit picks (mlb)


*** massive 5000 unit picks ***



#1 - illinois fighting illini +7 (ncaaf)



#2 - hawaii rainbow warriors +17.5 (ncaaf)







*** top rated 2000 unit picks ***



#1 - cleveland indians +130 (mlb)



#2 - oakland athletics -110 (mlb)



#3 - san diego padres -125 (mlb)

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Pickswise Sports
CFB 3* Best Bet - UTEP -9.5

CFB
2* Illinois/Nebraska Under 53
2* San Jose State/Southern Utah Under 57.5

XNFL
2* Ravens -165 (Moneyline)
2* Bears -157 (Moneyline)
2* Bucs -4
2* Chargers +6

MLB 3* Best Bets
Astros -1.5 runs [-146]
Yankees/Athletics Under 9 [-122]
White Sox -1.5 runs [-142]

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TOTALS4u

2021 College Football Kickoff Super Total of the Year!!!!!
Nebraska/Illinois over 52 1/2

College Football Bonus Winners

Connecticut/Frenso State under 63
Hawaii/UCLA under 68 1/2
UTEP/New Mexico State over 59 1/2

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Elite Sports Picks

Kansas City (Hernandez)/Seattle (Anderson) UNDER 8.5

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Insider Sports Report

5* Milwaukee (Houser) -150 over Minnesota (Barnes)
Range: -135 to -175

3* U.T.E.P./New Mexico St. UNDER 59 (NCAAF)
Range: 61 to 57

3* San Jose St. -24.5 over Southern Utah (NCAAF)
Range: -23 to -27

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National Sports Service

4* Cincinnati (Gutierrez)/Miami (Alcantara) UNDER 8

3* Illinois +7 over Nebraska (NCAAF)

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Primetime Sports Picks

MEMBER PICKS For 08/28/21

4 Unit --> Milwaukee (Houser) -150 over Minnesota (Barnes)

3 Unit --> Nebraska/Illinois UNDER 54 (NCAAF)

3 Unit --> Hawaii/U.C.L.A. UNDER 67.5 (NCAAF)

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Top Rank Sports Picks

Marquee Picks® For 08/28/21

4★ Cincinnati (Gutierrez)/Miami (Alcantara) UNDER 8

3★ Hawaii/U.C.L.A. OVER 67.5 (NCAAF)

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Ben Burns

GAME OF THE MONTH!

Illinois

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Northcoast
3* Illinois (+7) over Nebraska
Top Opinions:
New Mexico St (+10) over UTEP
Under 67.5 Hawaii/UCLA

3.5* San Francisco (-4.5) over Las Vegas
3*Baltimore (-3.5) over Washington
Top Opinions:
Over 37 Green Bay/Buffalo
New England (-3) over NY Giants

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Big Al

5* MLB GAME OF THE MONTH!

A’s

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charlie sports

nebrasca -6.5
neb over 54
frezeno over 62.5

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ats baseball 6-0 last two days
5 milw over
4 oakland
4 reds

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Phil Steele's Inside the Pressbox

Upset Play of the Week

Illinois 28 Nebraska 27

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Indian Cowboy

3* Liverpool Under 2.5 -125

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Doc's Sports

4* DeChambeau -110 Over Cantlay Round 3
4* Liverpool Over 2.5
4* Real Madrid -105

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Tony George

4* Miami Under 7.5

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Vernon Croy

7* UCONN Over 62.5
5* Blue Jays -1.5 -130

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DOCS MLB

4 - OAKLAND A'S- 1.5, RL, +170 OVER YANKEES
3 - D'BACKS +180 OVER PHILLIES
4 - D'BACKS/PHILLIES OVER 8.5

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ROBERT FERRINGO MLB

1 - San Diego (-125) over L.A. Angels
7 - 'Under' 9.0 Boston at Cleveland
2 - 'Under' 9.5 Tampa Bay at Baltimore
1 - 'Over' 8.5 Chicago Cubs at Chicago White Sox

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Scott Spreitzer

8* Hamlin -115 Over Logano
4* Nebraska -6.5
3* Red Bulls -125

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Vernon Croy WNBA

4-U Las Vegas -12.5

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Ben Burns

GAME OF THE MONTH!

Illinois


CORRECTION THE PICK WAS Nebraska some POS apparently posted the wrong play.

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Will Rogers MLB Play Under 9 Red Sox
Jack Banks MLB Play on Yanks
Tom Stryker MLB game of month on Brewers

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SEAN MICHAELS


TODAY'S PLAY

Pick: 25 Dime release on Denver in the 1st Half only


Line: Denver -6 1/2 in the 1st Half at 8:15 am here in Las Vegas

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AL DEMARCO - GM


TODAY'S PLAY
The Pick: 15 Dimes (http://affiliates.5dimes.com/tracking/Affiliate.asp?AffID=AF000189&mediaTypeID=220&AffUrlID=229) - Bills in the 1st Half


The Line: Bills -6 1/2 in the 1st Half at 8:10 am pacific

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CHRIS JORDAN

300♦
MLB Winner # 12 of 18

Interleague Game of the Month


The Pick:300♦ San Diego Padres


The Line: At 4 am pacific, the number is Padres -125.

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TRACE ADAMS

Raise The Bar
1500♦

The Pick: 1500♦ on the UCLA Bruins.

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JAY MCNEIL

100 DIME
Max Wager Winner
# 9 of 11

A.L. Living Lock


The Pick: 100 DIME play on the N.Y. Yankees with Cortes over the Oakland Athletics with Montas.


The Line: At 6:45 am eastern time, the Yankees are -115.

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KIRBY MAXWELL

40 Dime
College Football
Opening Bank Builder

RATING: 40 Dime


PLAY: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors

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GUS AUGUSTINE

60 Dime
Preseason
Road Rout of the Year

The Pick: 60 Dime Chicago Bears
The Line: At 7 am eastern, the line is-3 point

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TOMMY BRUNSON


TODAY'S PLAY

The Pick: My 50 Dime play is Illinois plus the points.
The Line: At 8:15 am eastern time, Illinois is +7 points.

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MITCHELL NEWMAN


TODAY'S PLAY



Selection: 50 Dime winner on the Nebraska Cornhuskers.


Price: At 7:45 am eastern time, the Huskers are -7 points.

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NCAAF Sharp Report

3:30 p.m. ET: Hawaii at UCLA

Hawaii went 5-4 last season, capped off with a 28-14 win over Houston in the New Mexico Bowl. Their win total this year is 6 with the over juiced to -145. Meanwhile, UCLA went 3-4 last season, starting off 3-2 but losing their final two games. Their win total is 7 this season with even -110 juice on both sides. This line opened with UCLA listed as a 17-point home favorite. Both Pros and Joes are laying the points with the home favorite, which has driven the Bruins from -17 to -17.5. Some books reached -18 and took in some buyback on Hawaii at the inflated number. UCLA returns 20 starters from last season while Hawaii returns 18. Pros have also hit the under. It opened at a high 69.5 and has ticked down to 67.5. At BetMGM, the under is receiving 52% of bets but nearly 60% of the money, signaling a sharp "low bets, higher dollars" discrepancy.

9:30 p.m. ET: UTEP at New Mexico State

This late night matchup features two bottom feeders with low 2021 win totals. UTEP went 3-5 last season, starting off hot with a 3-1 record before losing four straight to end the year. Their win total is 3 this season, with both sides juiced to -110. Meanwhile, New Mexico State played just two games last season due to COVID, going 1-1 overall. Their win total is just 1.5 this season, with the over juiced to -125. This line opened with UTEP listed as an 8-point road favorite. Sharps are fading lowly New Mexico State, steaming UTEP up from -8 to -10. At BetMGM, UTEP is receiving 62% of bets but a whopping 82% of the money, evidence of big money wagers in their favor. Sharp money has also hammered this over, driving the total up from 56.5 to 59. The forecast calls for high 80s with little to no wind. Historically, hot temperatures have benefited overs as the defense is gassed and the offense takes over. When the temperature is 85 or more, the over is roughly 54% the past decade.

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Robert Ferringo WNBA
2u Connecticut -11

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Indian Cowboy CFL

3 BC/OTT u44

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JM SPORTS


Game: (959) San Francisco Giants at (960) Atlanta Braves

Date/Time: Aug 28 2021 7:20 PM EDT
Betting Line Provider: Pinnacle
Play Rating: 5 units
Play: 1H San Francisco Giants +0.5 (-132) L Webb (RHP), H Ynoa (RHP) Must Start

5 unit 1H San Fransisco Giants (+0.5 runs ; -132) over Atlanta Braves (Webb/Ynoa) –
San Fran has been a very impressive team on the run line, they are 18-1 on the RL as a dog vs. a team < 55% winning percentage, including 17-0 as a road dog! In the 1H of those games they would have been 13-4 (w/ the +0.5) and they have won the 1H in the L10 as a dog vs. win percentage < 55%. They are 12-0 on the RL off a L w/ 5 or more runs, they are 40-8 on the RL as a D. In Webb's starts they are 9-0 on the RL as a D, and the team is 40-8 on the RL as a D. Atlanta on the other hand is 1-13 on the RL as a HF vs. a WP w/ a WHIP < 1.15 and a line > -200, and they are 2-10 on the RL as a HF vs. a SP w/ an ERA < 3.00. Webb hasn't allowed more then 2 runs in a start since May, while both teams are basically even (averaging runs/1H = SF - 2.773 ; ATL - 2.813), it comes down to Webb vs. Ynoa, and Ynoa has allowed 8 runs in his L3 starts.

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RALPH MICHAELS




Game: (121) Los Angeles Rams at (122) Denver Broncos
Date/Time: Aug 28 2021 9:05 PM EDT
Betting Line Provider: Consensus Line
Play Rating: 4%
Play: Total Over 33.5 (-110)

4% OVER 33.5 Denver/ La Rams
Denver playing starters and have score 63 points first two games.
Rams do not play starters but love the mobile Bryce Perkings playing the whole game.

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Game: (121) Los Angeles Rams at (122) Denver Broncos
Date/Time: Aug 28 2021 9:05 PM EDT
Betting Line Provider: Consensus Line
Play Rating: 4%
Play: Total Over 33.5 (-110)

4% OVER 33.5 Denver/ La Rams
Denver playing starters and have score 63 points first two games.
Rams do not play starters but love the mobile Bryce Perkings playing the whole game.
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Game: (969) Toronto Blue Jays at (970) Detroit Tigers
Date/Time: Aug 28 2021 6:10 PM EDT
Betting Line Provider: Consensus Line
Play Rating: 5%
Play: Toronto Blue Jays -1.5 (-130) Monoah & Urena

#969 5% Toronto 1.5 runs -125 Detroit (Manoah & Urena) 6:10 PM
Toronto off loss but threw L yesterday with Tigers a very good team vs Southpaws
Urena with a 6.97 Home ERA and 1.84 Home WHIP
Manoah with ONE bad start in the last EIGHT allowing ONLY 7 RUNS in those 7 starts!

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Delphi Sports

MLB
3* #951/952 Arizona/Philadelphia under 9

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H&H Sports
Update #1

MLB
Triple Dime - Red Sox -135
Double Dime - Yankees +115

CFB
Triple Dime - UCLA -17 [-120]

XNFL
Double Dime - Ravens -169 (Moneyline)
Dime - Bucs -4
Dime - Chargers +6

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STEVE BUDIN - CEO

PHILADELPHIA CREW

NFL Total of the Month

Source: Philadelphia Crew

Pick: 50 Dime play on the Rams-Broncos Over

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Tony finn 5%

white sox -1.5

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steve merril seattle nfl pre

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Wiseguy Team

5,000 dime: Los Angeles Chargers +5.5
5,000 dime: Denver Broncos/La Rams Over 33.5
10,000 dime: Connecticut +28.5
10,000 dime: New Mexico State +10.5

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Tokyo Brandon

969) Toronto Blue Jays at (970) Detroit Tigers
Game: (969) Toronto Blue Jays at (970) Detroit Tigers
Date/Time: Aug 28 2021 6:10 PM EDT
Betting Line Provider: William Hill
Play Rating: 1%
Play: Toronto Blue Jays -1.0 (-170) A Manoah (RHP), J Urena (RHP) Must Start

The juice is high so make this a small 1% play. Take the Jays on the alt -1 run line if they win by 1 it is a push. Manoah has been good and the Tigers have never seen him which gives him the edge for the start. URena has been a disaster and the Jays hit RHP #4 in MLB. Take the Jays -1. You can take them 1st 5 innings -0.5 for -130 if you like that better.

(975) Chicago Cubs at (976) Chicago White Sox
Game: (975) Chicago Cubs at (976) Chicago White Sox
Date/Time: Aug 28 2021 7:10 PM EDT
Betting Line Provider: Consensus Line
Play Rating: 1%
Play: 1H Chicago White Sox -0.5 (-145) A Mills (RHP), L Lynn (RHP) Must Start

The juice is a bit high but Lynn has been absolutely invincible this season and the Cubs have checked out already. The sox hit 4th best in MLB and have the 2rd best bullpen. After the 30 point marathon yesterday I want to eliminate the bullpens and take Lynn 1st 5 run line.

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Ian Parker

UFC

Edson Barboza (-110) vs. Giga Chikadze (-110): Chikadze (best bet)

Both men possess elite speed, combinations and unpredictable strikes that stifle opponents. When Edson Barboza is not leading the striking or successfully landing calf kicks, he tends to struggle. The path to victory for Giga Chikadze is to pressure Barboza early and make him fight with his back against the wall. That blueprint fits perfectly into the way Chikadze fights. As long as he doesn't give up an early takedown to Barboza, I believe Chikadze gets the win.

Ricky Turcios (-160) vs. Brady Hiestand (+140): Turcios (best bet)

In the TUF bantamweight finals, we have Brady Hiestand facing Ricky Turcios. Both fighters like to stand and strike, so we should be in for an exciting fight. I am going with Turcios. I believe he is the better striker, has the better chin and his cardio is infinite. Look for Turcios to bring the pressure for Hiestand at a relentless pace that will just be too much.

Makhmud Muradov (-450) vs. Gerald Meerschaert (+370): Muradov (best bet)

After getting back in the win column, we now see Gerald Meerschaert having to take on another high-level prospect in Makhmud Muradov. Unless Meerschaert can put Muradov on his back early and work his ground game, he will be in for a long night. Muradov is the better athlete and has a huge advantage in striking.

Abdul Razak Alhassan (+190) vs Alessio Di Chirico (-220): Di Chirico (best bet)

Since Abdul Razak Alhassan has returned to the UFC after a long layoff, he has not found any success and I believe this won't change when he fights Alessio Di Chirico. Alhassan carries a ton of power but, if he doesn't land, he gasses out and his opponent takes over. Di Chirico is a good striker who can use his range to keep Alhassan away and take away that power. Look for Di Chirico to have the better cardio and dictate the pace in order to tire out Alhassan and get the win.

JJ Aldrich (-360) vs. Vanessa Demopoulos (+300): Aldrich (best bet)

JJ Aldrich is coming off her most impressive win to date over Courtney Casey. Aldrich will be the better fighter everywhere. As long as she doesn't get impatient with her striking and follows the gameplan, she should get the win.

Mana Martinez (-325) vs. Guido Cannetti (+265): Martinez (best bet)

Guido Cannetti is coming off two losses in a row, both by finish. He is fighting a talented striker in Martinez, so his best plan of attack would be to get the fight to the ground. However, I don't see it playing out that way for Cannetti. Look for Martinez to defend the takedowns of Cannetti extremely well and put his striking skills on display.

Bryan Battle (-165) vs. Gilbert Ubina (+145): Urbina (lean)

In "The Ultimate Fighter" middleweight finale, we see Gilbert Urbina as a late replacement taking on Bryan Battle. Even on short notice I like Urbina. Battle tends to start slow and relies way too much on his grappling to get him out of bad positions. Against a pressure fighter in Urbina, I don't think he will be as fortunate.

Kevin Lee (-145) vs. Daniel Rodriguez (+125): Rodriguez (lean)

Kevin Lee is jumping up to the welterweight division and is getting all he can ask for in Daniel Rodriguez.. Lee must take it to the ground and utilize his wrestling. Unfortunately, it seems like Lee's ego gets to him and he gets away from what helped him get to this level of success. I believe the value is on Rodriguez. He is an excellent striker, carries a ton of power and has been the more active fighter.

Wellington Turman (-145) vs. Sam Alvey (+120): Turman (lean)

Wellington Turman is coming off of two KO losses and hoping to avoid a third against veteran Sam Alvey. Turman needs to get back to his submission-game roots. If he opts to stand and trade with Alvey, more than likely he will be put to sleep. Turman should have a huge advantage on the ground and for a guy who is looking to keep his job and not get knocked out again. I believe that is exactly where the fight goes.

Dustin Jacoby (-185) vs. Darren Stewart (+160): Jacoby (lean)

Look for Dustin Jacoby to keep the fight on the feet against Darren Stewart. He will be the better striker and have the speed advantage. As long as he can avoid the takedowns of Stewart and pressure him with his high output of striking, he should get the win.

Jamall Emmers (-145) vs. Pat Sabatini (+125): Emmers (lean)

In what should be an exciting fight between two bright prospects, we have Jamall Emmers meeting Pat Sabatini. Emmers will be the better striker and, as long as he can avoid the slick takedowns of Sabatini, he should be able to get the win here.

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Kyle Marley

UFC

Giga Chikadze (+100) vs. Edson Barboza (-120): Barboza by unanimous decision

This is about as high-level of a striking match as we can get. Both guys are amazing strikers and I expect a fun, striking battle. Giga is 6-0 in the UFC, but this is a big step up. I think Barboza has the edge everywhere in this fight except for age and durability. I think Barboza is the faster and more powerful striker. He also has a lot more experience against top guys. I think this fight plays out on the feet, but if it does go to the mat. I favor Barboza there as well. He looked amazing in his last fight, and I think this is a small step down, so I am going to lean with Barboza to get a unanimous decision if he isn't able to finish first.

Bryan Battle (-170) vs. Gilbert Urbina (+145): Battle by split decision

This is the middleweight finale for TUF, and Urbina is stepping in after he lost on the show because the guy who beat him was injured last week. Battle looks like the bigger guy who will have the edge on the feet, and he was the last pick on the show so it would be cool to see him get the win for that reason. Ubrina looks to have the edge on the ground, but I am not confident he can get it there. I won't be betting this fight because I do think it is very close and I don't have a strong lean on either guy. I am going to pick Battle to win though because he is the one I would rather root for and I think he wins more striking exchanges.

Ricky Turcios (-160) vs. Brady Hiestand (+135): Turcios by unanimous decision

This is the bantamweight finale for TUF and Turcios is the one guy on the show that I think can stick around in the UFC for a while. He looks well-rounded and I like the pace that he fights at. Hiestand is primarily a grappler so he should be looking for takedowns early and often. I think Turcios should be a bit better everywhere though and I am going to take him to pick up a win on the scorecards.

Kevin Lee (-155) vs. Daniel Rodriguez (+130): Rodriguez by split decision

Kevin Lee is making his 170-pound debut here and this is a fun matchup. DRod is going to be the bigger guy here and I think he is the better boxer as well. Lee is well-rounded, but I think he should look to mix in wrestling in this fight. If he does, then I would agree with the line. I don't trust him to fight the most optimal way though and I could see this fight mainly taking place on the feet. I am going to side with the underdog for that reason and I think he will be the guy landing more volume and probably the harder shots as well.

Andre Petroski (-500) vs. Michael Gillmore (+380): Petroski by submission

This is a striker vs. wrestler matchup and if Petroski does look to wrestle, I think he probably gets an early finish. I don't see Gillmore having anything to offer off his back and I don't think his striking is good enough to land a KO before he is taken down. I also don't see him being a guy that can weather a wrestling storm and tire Petroski out to win late. Give me the wrestler with a great beard to dominate this fight on the mat.

Makhmud Muradov (-575) vs. Gerald Meerschaert (+425): Muradov by (T)KO

Both guys are pretty well-rounded, but this is pretty much a striker vs. grappler matchup. Meerschaert has to get this fight to the ground to stand a chance and I think it is more sub or bust for him because I don't think he can grapple enough to win a decision. Not against the sub prop on Meerschaert when that comes out if it is over +500, but I am going to lean with Muradov as my pick. I think he is levels ahead in the striking game, and if Meerschaert can't get takedowns then I think he is getting knocked out.

Alessio Di Chirico (-240) vs. Abdul Razak Alhassan (+200): Alhassan by (T)KO

Alhassan is fighting for his job here after getting dominated in his last fight and hasn't looked good in his last three since his long layoff. I think Di Chirico has a clear path to the win here if he can get takedowns because Alhassan doesn't have anything to offer off his back. He needs to keep this fight on the feet and his power is the best part about his game. I am going to lean with Alhassan to get the KO but it's more so because I want to root for him and hope that we see some of the old Alhassan back in there. I do agree with him being the underdog, but I think the line has moved enough that he is the value side as well, so he is my pick by KO.

Wellington Turman (-130) vs. Sam Alvey (+110): Alvey by (T)KO

Turman is a solid grappler and that is where his edge is. However, Alvey is very hard to take and hold down, so we probably see most of this fight play out on the feet. Turman is coming off back-to-back KO losses and Alvey does have KO power in his counter punches. I am going to take him to land one here, but I would like to get a better number before betting it.

Dustin Jacoby (-175) vs. Darren Stewart (+150): Jacoby by unanimous decision

Jacoby should be the better striker here and he is going to have the size advantage as well. Stewart should mix in takedowns and if he can keep the striking close, then maybe a takedown can win the round. I do think he is live to win two rounds that way, but I think the majority of this fight takes place on the feet and I would rather side with Jacoby. I think he lands more volume, and he is likely to land a KO as well.

JJ Aldrich (-400) vs. Vanessa Demopoulos (+310): Aldrich by unanimous decision

Demopoulos is making her UFC debut here on short notice and up a weight class. I didn't see anything from her that makes me think she can beat JJ here and I don't know that she is even ready for the UFC level in general. I think JJ wins this fight anywhere it goes. I think she can finish on the feet or the ground, but I am going to take her by a clear decision.

Jamall Emmers (-150) vs. Pat Sabatini (+125): Emmers by unanimous decision

Both of these guys are good wrestlers/grapplers, and it could just come down to who is able to land takedowns. I think Emmers is the better wrestler of the two though and I also think he has a big advantage on the feet. I think his chin is a question mark, but I don't know that Sabatini tests it and I would be more worried about Emmers being on his back. Give me Emmers to win two if not all three rounds.

Mana Martinez (-270) vs. Guido Cannetti (+220): Martinez by (T)KO

Martinez is making his UFC debut here and he is a good striker who swings for the fences. All eight of his wins are by KO in round 1 or round 2, and I think he can keep that streak going here. I do like Mana to win the striking in this fight, but the worry would be Canetti landing takedowns and grinding him out on the mat. I do think this line is pretty wide, so I would rather just take the KO prop instead of the ML, but I am going to take Mana to get his ninth knockout.

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Kyle Anthony (Wager Talk):
4% Barboza
4% Lee
3% Alvey

-Nick Van Knickel$

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H&H Sports

MLB
Triple Dime - Rays -157
Triple Dime - Padres -121
Double Dime - White Sox -1.5 runs
Double Dime - Braves -105

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Tokyo Brandon

304641) KIA Tigers at (304642) SSG Landers
Game: (304641) KIA Tigers at (304642) SSG Landers
Date/Time: Aug 29 2021 4:00 AM EDT
Betting Line Provider: Consensus Line
Play Rating: 2%
Play: SSG Landers -160

SSG SP Oh Won Seok is bad, but he is much better than Kia SP Kim Hyeon su. Kim has not thrown more Ks than BBs at any point in his entire career or in any game he has started this season. He is backed by the worst bullpen in Korea and the worst lineup. With every advantage possible take SSG for a small 2% play on the money line.

(304649) NC Dinos at (304650) Hanwha Eagles
Game: (304649) NC Dinos at (304650) Hanwha Eagles
Date/Time: Aug 29 2021 4:00 AM EDT
Betting Line Provider: Consensus Line
Play Rating: 2%
Play: 1H NC Dinos -130

Lee Jae Hak has had a very shaky season but his last few starts have brought him back to respectability. He has allowed only 5 run in his last three starts as opposed to his counterpart, Kim Min Woo, who has allowed 8. With the SP and lineup advantages, take NC in the first 5 innings money line.

(304649) NC Dinos at (304650) Hanwha Eagles
Game: (304649) NC Dinos at (304650) Hanwha Eagles
Date/Time: Aug 29 2021 4:00 AM EDT
Betting Line Provider: Pinnacle (http://cappersmall2.com/lines.php)
Play Rating: 3%
Play: NC Dinos Total Over 4.5 (-105)

NC averages 5.08 runs a game and they play a pitcher who allowed 3 in 3 against them last time out. My numbers have this total at 5.77 so there is enough value for the visiting team with 9 at bats to get runs here. Make it a 3% play.

(304647) Samsung Lions at (304648) KT Wiz Suwon
Game: (304647) Samsung Lions at (304648) KT Wiz Suwon
Date/Time: Aug 29 2021 4:00 AM EDT
Betting Line Provider: Pinnacle (http://cappersmall2.com/lines.php)
Play Rating: 4%
Play: KT Wiz Suwon -105

Bae Je Seung is pitching great, and he is backed by the #2 bullpen and #4 lineup. Mike Montgomery is struggling and is not backed up by much in the bullpen or at the plate. I have KT a 61% chance to win this game and almost made it a 5% play. Take KT on the money line Pinnacle (http://cappersmall2.com/lines.php) has it at -105 which is unbelievable value.

(304127) Yomiuri Giants at (304128) Chunichi Dragons
Game: (304127) Yomiuri Giants at (304128) Chunichi Dragons
Date/Time: Aug 29 2021 1:00 AM EDT
Betting Line Provider: Pinnacle
Play Rating: 4%
Play: 1H Yomiuri Giants -130

Takahashi has dominated the Chunichi lineup with a 0.60 ERA in two starts while Ogasawara has a 7+ ERA vs the Giants. The Giants have one of the most powerful lineups in Japan while Chunichi is dead last. The only thing keeping me off making this a 5% is the fact that Takahashi got blown up his last start but that was against a good lineup. This is not a good lineup.

(304131) Chiba Lotte Marines at (304132) Rakuten Gold. Eagles
Game: (304131) Chiba Lotte Marines at (304132) Rakuten Gold. Eagles
Date/Time: Aug 29 2021 4:00 AM EDT
Betting Line Provider: Pinnacle
Play Rating: 2%
Play: 1H Rakuten Gold. Eagles Total Over 1.5 (-130)

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Romero has not pitched for a while but he has a career 1.36 WHIP in Japan and a 2.36 WHIP in his only start this season. Rakuten has a few power hitters and 2 runs should not be a big hurdle to clear in the first 5 here.

Game: (304135) Hanshin Tigers at (304136) Hiroshima Carp
Date/Time: Aug 29 2021 5:00 AM EDT
Betting Line Provider: Pinnacle
Play Rating: 5%
Play: 1H Hanshin Tigers -152

Pinnacle has this at -152 I see it anywhere from 150 to 180. Hanshin SP Akiyama has allowed 2 runs his last 5 starts and has dominated Hiroshima. He is backed by a great 1st 5 hitting team. Hiroshima SP Tokoda has been off for a while and should have rust. He also gets clobbered by Hanshin in his career. Take Hanshin 1st 5 money line.