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Youngstown has been the Horizon surprise so far off to a 5-3 start, but it's a team that is really short on depth in a span of two games their bench scored just 4 points, and in their last game just a day ago all 5 starters logged over 30 minutes each. This could be an issue as GB is hungry for a conference win. I think the strength of schedule speaks volumes as GB has faced a much tougher schedule thus far and even their opponents winning % is .578 compared to Youngstown's .502, the only team on Youngstown's schedule worth mentioning is Penn State while GB has had plenty of road trips worth mentioning including Marquette, Wisconsin, Virginia and Indiana State. Look for their 7'1 footer Alec Brown to cause match up problems especially vs. Damian Eargle who played all 40 minutes on Friday. GB is 16-5-1 ATS in their last 22 meetings with Youngstown and are 21-10 ATS int heir last 31 following a loss.
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Baltimore Ravens/NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS under 50.5, 20 dimes
That's one high total. Understandably, the oddsmakers are expecting Tom Brady to not be denied a huge day through the air. But I'm liking the smaller side of 50 points in this one. The Ravens happen to be one of the most effective defenses when it comes to stopping opposing tight ends. This is going to be key today with much of New England's production coming from the versatile Hernandez and beastly Gronkowski. The front line of the Ravens will have no trouble stopping the run, and I expect them to renew their pass rush today, keeping Tom Brady on his heels throughout the contest. The Patriots' defenders are also finding themselves in a type of renewal. After hearing for weeks about how they are the weakest link for Belichick's squad, they delivered an energetic performance in shutting down Denver. I expect this game to remind us that defense still matters in the NFL, at least for now. Take the under.
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MIAMI HEAT -9.5 over Milwaukee Bucks, 10 dimes
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