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Under sizzling with Giants on the road
Stephen Campbell

The New York Giants have been a boon for Under bettors away from MetLife Stadium.

In the Giants' last eighteen road games, the Under is 14-4. New York will travel to the Motor City to take on the Detroit Lions Monday.

Detroit is currently -6.5 faves with an O/U of 47 for the season opening game.

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Monday's Doubleheader

N.Y. Giants (0-0) at Detroit (0-0)
Line and Total: Detroit -6, Total: 47
Opening Line and Total: Detroit -4, Total 45.5

Two disappointing 2013 NFC teams look to start off the 2014 season with a confidence-building victory.

Last season, the Giants and Lions both had high expectations for themselves, but they both ended the year 7-9 SU. New York lost the first six games of the season in 2013 and that hole was too deep to dig out of. The Lions, on the other hand, were plagued by inconsistency all season and were never able to find their groove. When these teams met last year, the Giants prevailed 23-20 in Detroit. The game was decided on a field goal in overtime. Since 1992, the Giants are 4-0 SU and 4-0 ATS when playing on the road against the Lions. Since becoming the coach of the Giants, Tom Coughlin is 10-2 ATS in road games versus an NFC North opponent. For those interested in betting the total, 10 of the past 12 Monday night games that Detroit has played in have gone Under.

The Giants struggled last season, and a lot of that had to do with the poor play of their quarterback, Eli Manning. The two-time Super Bowl MVP threw for just 18 touchdowns with a career-worst 27 interceptions. New York brought in new offensive coordinator, Ben McAdoo, who will bring a similar look to what the Packers have done over the past few years. McAdoo has spent time as Aaron Rodgers’ quarterbacks coach, and the Giants are hoping that he can turn Manning back into a solid signal caller. If he is not taking care of the ball in this game, the Giants will struggle. Another player New York will rely on offensively is new RB Rashad Jennings.

The Giants signed the former Raiders rusher after a season in which he carried the football 163 times for 733 yards (4.5 YPC) and six touchdowns. Jennings is the type of no-nonsense runner that Tom Coughlin was begging for the past couple of years. His Week 1 matchup against a tough Lions front line will not be easy. The Giants defense will need to improve from last year. They allowed 223.3 passing yards per game (10th in NFL) and 108.9 rushing yards per game (14th in NFL). While those numbers don’t seem terrible, the Giants defense kept them out of many games last season. The addition of CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie should be a major boost to their secondary.

The Lions are loaded with talent on both sides of the ball and it’s only a matter of time before they make themselves a threat in the NFC. The Lions brought in a new head coach in Jim Caldwell and new offensive coordinator in Joe Lombardi, who spent last season with the Saints and hopes to bring over a very similar attack. Last season, QB Matt Stafford threw for 4,650 yards with 29 touchdowns and 19 interceptions. If he can master the same offense that Drew Brees did, Stafford could be in for a big year. WR Calvin Johnson is fresh off a season in which he caught 84 passes for 1,492 yards and 12 touchdowns. He is also as healthy as he’s been in recent memory.

The signing of WR Golden Tate, who had 64 receptions for 898 yards and five touchdowns last year for Seattle, will allow Johnson to work with more room on the field. Against the Giants, it would be wise for this team to balance its offense with a heavy dose of RBs Reggie Bush and Joique Bell. At times they get too predictable when forcing the ball to Calvin Johnson. They will need to open up the field to beat the Giants. Detroit has one of the best rushing defenses in the NFL. The club allowed just 99.8 yards per game on the ground (6th in NFL) last season. The Lions must, however, improve their secondary. Last season, they were allowing 246.9 yards per game through the air (23rd in NFL).

San Diego (0-0) at Arizona (0-0)
Line and Total: Arizona -3, Total: 45
Opening Line and Total: Arizona -3.5, Total 44.5

Two of the more surprising 2013 teams face off Monday night in Arizona when the Cardinals host the Chargers.

Last season, both the Chargers and Cardinals flew under the radar but terrorized opposing coaches. San Diego went 9-7 SU and stole a Wild Card playoff spot in the AFC. Arizona missed the playoffs despite going 10-6 SU while even winning a road game in Seattle. These two teams rarely get the opportunity to face one another in the regular season, but when they have, it has been all San Diego. Since 1992, the Chargers are 5-2 SU and 4-3 ATS when playing against the Cardinals. When the teams have met in Arizona, San Diego has gone 2-1 SU and 3-0 ATS.

Since 1992, the Chargers are 23-10 ATS in dome games. Bruce Arians, however, has gone 7-0 ATS as the Cardinals coach in home games where the Total is between 42.5 and 49 points. Four of the past seven games in this series have gone Over the total. The big injury news in this contest is Arizona star RB Andre Ellington, who is questionable with a foot injury. Teammate S Tyrann Mathieu (knee) is also questionable, while the Chargers have no key players that are questionable or doubtful for this game.

The Chargers were not expected to make the playoffs in the AFC last season, but they ended up winning 27-10 against the Bengals in the Wild Card round before losing to the Broncos 24-17 in the divisional round. Philip Rivers completely turned his career around last season, throwing for 4,478 yards with 32 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. Rivers was accurate and made plays whenever his team needed him. One of the biggest recipients of Rivers' play was rookie WR Keenan Allen who caught 71 passes for 1,046 yards and eight touchdowns last season. The Chargers are hoping he can jump into the league’s elite in his sophomore campaign. If the passing game doesn’t get going for the Chargers, they’ll have a lot of trouble winning this game.

Arizona’s strength is stopping the run, so Rivers will need to make the most of his pass attempts. When he does hand the ball off, it will be to the three-person committee of RBs Ryan Mathews, Donald Brown and Danny Woodhead. San Diego had a solid rush defense last year, allowing just 107.8 yards per game on the ground (12th in NFL). However, the club will need to improve in defending the pass. The Chargers allowed 258.7 yards per game through the air (29th in NFL) last year. If they show up sluggish in Week 1, Carson Palmer could make them pay with deep balls quite often.

Arizona had a great season last year, but now it must set its sights on making small improvements to secure a spot in the postseason. Carson Palmer is back to orchestrate the offense after a year in which he threw for 4,274 yards with 24 touchdowns and 22 interceptions. The Cardinals will want him to make better decisions this season as he throws to a talented group of wide receivers. Also expected to lead this team is RB Andre Ellington. The former Clemson running back rushed for 652 yards and three touchdowns on just 118 carries last season. He also caught 39 balls for 371 yards and a touchdown. Ellington has breakaway speed at the running back position, but it's not clear yet if he will be sidelined by his foot injury.

The Cardinals also bolstered the best rushing defense in the league last year, allowing just 84.4 yards per game (1st in NFL). The loss of DL Darnell Dockett (knee, IR) could set them back a little in that area, but they should still be one of the better units in the league. Their secondary has some room to improve, as they allowed 233.0 yards per game through the air (14th in NFL). CB Patrick Peterson will look to establish himself as the top shutdown corner in football this season.

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NFL Betting Recap - Week 1

Overall Notes

NFL Week 1 Results

Wager Favorites-Underdogs
Straight Up 6-7
Against the Spread 4-9

Wager Home-Away
Straight Up 7-6
Against the Spread 4-9

Wager Totals (O/U)
Over-Under 5-8


Biggest Favorite to Cash

Philadelphia (-10) defeated Jacksonville, 34-17

Biggest Underdog to Cash

Buffalo (+7, +250 ML) defeated Chicago, 23-20 (OT)

Blowing in the Wind

-- Three public favorites were on their way to cashing easily, but the Steelers, Saints, and Patriots failed to cover. Pittsburgh managed a last-second field goal to edge Cleveland as six-point home favorites, 30-27, as the Steelers squandered a 27-3 lead before the Browns rallied to tie the game at 27-27.

-- New Orleans and New England weren't as lucky in the road 'chalk' role. The Saints blew a 13-0 advantage in a 37-34 setback to the Falcons in overtime, as Atlanta tied the game with a last-second field at the end of regulation. Atlanta cashed as three-point home favorites, while avenging a pair of losses to New Orleans last season.

-- The Patriots threw away a 17-7 edge at Miami, as the Dolphins outscored New England, 26-3 in the final 32 minutes of a 33-20 loss at Sun Life Stadium. New England closed as 3 ½-point road favorites, as Bill Belichick's team lost its season opener for the first time since 2003.

Back (and front) door left open

-- The Raiders were totally outclassed by the Jets in Week 1, getting outgained 402-158. However, Oakland managed to cash as six-point road underdogs in a 19-14 defeat at New York thanks to a Derek Carr touchdown pass in the final two minutes.

-- So you think you were sharp by taking the Jaguars and 10 points. Things looked good for Jacksonville backers with a 17-0 halftime advantage, but Philadelphia scored the final 34 points of the game, capped off by a fumble return for a touchdown with 1:23 left to cover the double-digit line. Fair to say (after the fact) that taking the Eagles -7 ½ in the second half was probably the easiest second half bet of the week.

Bark like a dog

-- Nine underdogs cashed on Sunday afternoon, including four road teams that won outright. Cincinnati and Minnesota weren't that shocking, but how many people had Buffalo winning at Chicago? The Bills built a 17-7 halftime lead at Soldier Field as seven-point underdogs, but Chicago rallied to tie the game and force overtime. Following a Chicago punt on its first possession of overtime, Buffalo drove for the game-winning field goal to shock the Bears, 23-20.

-- The Titans opened as six-point underdogs at Kansas City, but that line moved all the way down to three at kickoff. Tennessee rolled at Arrowhead Stadium, 26-10, knocking off the defending AFC West champions by limiting Kansas City to 245 yards of offense. For the second straight season, the Titans won their season opener on the road in the underdog role, as Tennessee stunned Pittsburgh last season in Week 1.

Chase is on

-- For the bettors that lost with favorites in the 1:00 kickoffs, have no fear because the 49ers took care of the business in the dreaded "chase" game with a 28-17 victory at Dallas as 3 ½-point road favorites. The same can't be said for those who wanted to fade Carolina after news broke that Cam Newton was inactive. The Panthers played very well without their starting quarterback as Derek Anderson led Carolina to a 20-14 triumph at Tampa Bay as four-point 'dogs, while the two touchdowns by the Bucs came in the fourth quarter.

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NFL

Week 1

Giants @ Lions--Giants started 0-1 last three years; they’re lost three of last four road openers, with 12 of last 14 going over total. Detroit lost six of last seven games LY, one of which was 23-20 (-9) Week 16 debacle to Giants; Big Blue’s two TD’s were on 49-yard drive and defensive score. Lions outrushed them 148-41, still lost; that doesn’t happen a lot. Big Blue won last three series games by total of 17 points; they won last five visits to Motor City. Lions have new coaches, Giants have new offense that struggled to gel in preseason. Lions won last three home openers, scoring 36.3 ppg; they’re 7-1-1 vs spread in last nine HO’s, with last four going over total. Last three years, Giants are 11-6 as road underdogs.

Chargers @ Cardinals-- San Diego is 9-3 in last dozen series games, winning last three by 8-7-31 points; they won three of four visits here, but haven’t been in desert since ’02, before dome opened. Chargers are 8-3-1 as road underdogs last two years; they covered three of four vs. NFC LY, after being 0-8 previous two seasons. Bolts won four of last five Week 1 road openers; five of their last seven road openers went over total. Cardinals were 5-1-1 as favorites in Arians’ first year, after covering only five of previous 20 games when favored. Arizona won six of last seven home openers (5-2 vs. spread); they‘re 6-1-1 vs. spread in Week 1 last eight years. Why did these teams meet in preseason LAST WEEK?

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Weaver a solid Under bet at Progressive Field
Andrew Avery

The Under has gone 8-0-1 in Jered Weaver's previous nine road starts against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field.

The Angels' righty has already made one start versus the Indians in Cleveland this season. Back on June 16, he lasted six innings and gave up four runs as the home team prevailed 4-3, staying below the closing total of 9.

Weaver will be on the mound Monday afternoon, pitching against Danny Salazar.

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'Central rivals clash'

The Kansas City Royals with a two game lead in the AL Central get a chance to put some distance between themselves and the Detroit Tigers when the clubs meet at Comerica Park this afternoon. Jeremy Guthrie toes the rubber for Royals. The right-hander 10-10 on the season with a 4.31 ERA is off no-decision in his team's 2-1 win Tuesday and hits the rubber with a smart 6-2 team start record his last eight games. Guthrie trades pitches with Justin Verlander spanked for 7 runs over 6 2/3 innings in a 0-7 loss last start. The hurler brings a 12-12 record, 4.80 ERA to the mound. It's no surprise the Royals have struggled this season vs their division rival (4-9) but three of the victories have come at this venue. That betting nugget plus knowing Royals have won 15-of-23 road series openers, 15-of-25 on the road vs a winning team and Tigers being 3-7 last ten vs Royals w/Verlander we're recommending a play on Kansas City.

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Mighty Quinn

Mighty hit with the Browns (+7) on Sunday and likes the Giants on Monday.

The deficit is 205 sirignanos.

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Hondo

Hondo throws a splitter

Hondo treaded water on Sunday thanks to the Cards, who bottled up the Brewers to offset the Yankees’ Jeter Day flop and leave the accounts payable holding at 1,555 dawsons.

Monday night: Mr. Aitch will align with Mister Fister and make a 10-unit play on the Nats over Los Bravos. Also 10 on Guthrie and the Royals to give Verlander his come-uptons.

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Dr Bob

DETROIT (-5.5) 26 NY Giants 17

After a poor performance in 2013 by the Giants offense that saw them produce only 18.4 points per game, OC Kevin Gilbride retired. It was clearly time for a change as the offense had become stagnant and Eli Manning was regressing. The decision to hire Ben McAdoo was an easy one the Giants felt, given the success he has had with the Packers the last six seasons. He came highly recommended from Aaron Rodgers and the Packers but the results have been terrible this preseason. It is only preseason, but you would expect at least some sign of competence. The Giants first team passing offense was consistently out of sync, with no real shining moments on which to point for improvement. It won’t be nearly as bad once the real games begin as game planning and scheming will provide improvement, but this offense does legitimately look like a work in progress. Part of the problem is the offensive line, which has been dealing with lots of injuries. The unit has undergone a major transformation this offseason, and in the wake of G Geoff Schwartz’s foot injury, additional changes have been made. 2nd round draft pick Weston Richburg will replace Schwartz at LG but there is concern at just about every spot. G Chris Snee retired at the start of training camp while fellow guard Kevin Boothe departed for the Raiders. T Will Beatty is returning after breaking his right leg last year and newcomer JD Walton is starting at center after missing the last two seasons with a major ankle injury. A lack of cohesion, multiple shuffling players and a new system will make things difficult for this Giants offense to get traction, especially early in the season.

The good news is that the defense appears to be improved with several new additions and a return to health of several others. While DE Justin Tuck and DT Linval Joseph depart, the Giants had depth and won’t lose much as 2013 2nd round draft choice Jonathan Hankins assumes a starting role alongside an assumed healthy Jason Pierre-Paul. The linebacking corps has been upgraded with Jameel McClain coming over from Baltimore and rookie 5th round draft choice Devon Kennard providing depth. The key here, however, is the return of Jon Beason, who returned to practice this week. On the back end, newcomers Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and Walter Thurmond will upgrade the cornerback group while the return of FS Stevie Brown will help at safety.

After a disappointing finish last season, the Lions fired head coach Jim Schwartz and brought in Jim Caldwell from Baltimore who should provide calm leadership and solid direction. As his offensive coordinator, Caldwell hired former Saints QB coach Joe Lombardi to direct an offense for the first time, bringing with him a version of the Saints schemes. He also chose another first time NFL coordinator in Teryl Austin, who comes over as former secondary coach of the Ravens.

The Lions offense is brimming with talent with QB Matt Stafford, RB Reggie Bush and WR Calvin Johnson. Whether this coaching staff can maximize their potential, while minimizing the QB’s mistakes, remains to be seen. There is reason for optimism here, however, with the addition of former Seahawk Golden Tate upgrading the #2 WR spot and the selection of TE Eric Ebron with the 10th pick in this years’ draft. There is continuity and young talent on the offensive line. Defensively, the front seven can be very good, led by DT’s Nick Fairley and Ndamukong Suh. There are some questions in the secondary, but Caldwell brought in former Raven SS James Ihedigbo to assist in the implementation of the defense.

The Giants appear to be vulnerable early with an offense trying to work out the kinks. I don’t like the matchup of an in-flux Giants offensive line working in a new system, facing a strong and talented Lions front line. While the Lions will be working with new systems on both sides of the ball as well, they should be able to control the line of scrimmage. I don’t have any situations active in this game but my ratings favor the Lions (-8.7). I’ll lean their way.


ARIZONA (-3) 27 San Diego 22

The Chargers took a big step forward last season, earning a 9-7 record and Wild Card playoff win after a disappointing 7-9 finish in 2012. The reasons behind their success were rooted in offensive scheme change as head coach Mike McCoy and OC Ken Whisenhunt shortened Rivers drop-backs and designed plays to create early separation. The results were excellent. By my metrics, Rivers and the Chargers passing offense rated out as third best on the season as they averaged 258 yards per game at 7.5 yps against teams that would typically allow 243 yards at 6.3 yps. With Whisenhunt now head coach of the Titans, QB coach Frank Reich takes over and may look to increase tempo this season, as is the fashion. The Chargers will benefit from the return of WR Malcolm Floyd and the emergence of young playmakers Keenan Allen and TE Ladarius Green. They also still have Antonio Gates and a versatile stable of talented backs behind Rivers.

If their defense improves this season, they will be tough to beat. The good news is that it really should. The Chargers lucked out when CB Brandon Flowers fell into their lap after bring cut by, of all people, division rival Kansas City. They drafted CB Jason Verrette out of TCU in the first round and he will provide depth behind incumbent CB Shareece Wright. With a return to health of LB Melvin Ingram, the pass rush should be improved. The safeties are solid and the defensive line has a lot of potential, particularly Corey Luiget who flashed with some dominant moments in the preseason. DC John Pagano is an excellent coach and with a complement of players that fit his scheme, this is a defense on the rise.

With a 10-6 record in 2013 in the tough NFC West, the Cardinals were one of the surprises of 2013. After struggling to open the season with a 3-4 record, the Cardinals adapted to new systems on both sides of the ball and hit their stride, finishing 7-2 over their last 9 games. It took a while for QB Carson Palmer to adjust to the new offense as in his first seven games he completed 60.5% of his passes 248.7 yards per game with 8 touchdown passes and 13 interceptions. In the last 9 games of the season he completed 66.1% for 281.4 yards with 16 TD’s and only 9 interceptions. In addition, the offense has been upgraded this offseason with several changes on the offensive line, including the addition of former Oakland LT Jared Veldheer. Dynamic playmaker Andre Ellington will finally have a chance to show what he can do in an increased role at RB, and WR’s Ted Ginn, John Brown and Jaron Brown should improve the receiver depth. Defensively, the Cardinals will have some ground to make up after losing their top two LB’s in Daryl Washington (gone for the season due to suspension for another violation of the NFL's substance abuse policy) and Karlos Dansby (free agent signing in Cleveland). Pass rush is a concern with only remaining 36 year old John Abraham and DE Calais Campbell providing the bulk of the push. The loss of Darnell Dockett to a season ending ACL injury shouldn’t be as bad as it seems with some depth along the defensive line. We’ll see how much CB Antonio Cromartie has left but he was not very good last year with the Jets. If FS Tyrann Mathieu can come back and play well coming off injury, the rest of the secondary should be in good shape.

These teams are similar in many ways, featuring good QB play, a strong coaching staff and flawed but talented defenses. The Chargers have the ability to take advantage of the LB issues that Arizona is dealing with, presenting some combination of Danny Woodhead and TE’s Green and Gates as options. Meanwhile, projections are for the Cardinals to move the ball equally as well. The Chargers qualify in a negative 22-51-6 Week 1 situation that plays against them and my ratings favor the Cardinals (-4.1). I’ll lean with the Cardinals minus the short number.

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Today's NFL Picks

San Diego at Arizona

The Chargers open their regular season in Arizona tonight against a Cardinals team that is 0-4 ATS in its last 4 Monday night contests. San Diego is the pick (+3 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the game Even. Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+3 1/2). Here are all of this week's picks.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Time Posted: 10:00 a.m. EST (9/1)

Game 489-490: NY Giants at Detroit (7:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: NY Giants 123.754; Detroit 139.788 Dunkel Line: Detroit by 16; 42 Vegas Line: Detroit by 4 1/2; 46 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-4 1/2); Under

Game 491-492: San Diego at Arizona (10:20 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: San Diego 140.461; Arizona 140.268 Dunkel Line: Even; 41 Vegas Line: Arizona by 3 1/2; 44 1/2 Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+3 1/2); Under

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Today's MLB Picks

Pittsburgh at Philadelphia

Pittsburgh heads to Philadelphia tonight to face a Phillies team that is 5-0 in Kyle Kendrick's last 5 starts as a home underdog. Philadelphia is the pick (+105) according to Dunkel, which has the Phillies favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+105). Here are all of today's MLB picks.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Time Posted: 7:00 a.m. EST

Game 951-952: Atlanta at Washington (7:05 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Minor) 14.270; Washington (Fister) 15.894 Dunkel Line: Washington by 1 1/2; 8 Vegas Line: Washington (-140); 7 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Washington (-140); Over

Game 953-954: Pittsburgh at Philadelphia (7:05 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Locke) 15.286; Philadelphia (Kendrick) 16.585 Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1 1/2; 7 Vegas Line: Pittsburgh (-125); 8 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+105); Under

Game 955-956: St. Louis at Cincinnati (7:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Miller) 14.183; Cincinnati (Axelrod) 15.517 Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1 1/2; 7 Vegas Line: St. Louis (-135); 8 Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+115); Under

Game 957-958: Colorado at NY Mets (7:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Lyles) 13.894; NY Mets (Niese) 15.347 Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1 1/2; 8 Vegas Line: NY Mets (-150); 7 Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (-150); Over

Game 959-960: Miami at Milwaukee (8:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Miami (Penny) 15.386; Milwaukee (Gallardo) 13.090 Dunkel Line: Miami by 2 1/2; 10 Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-180); 8 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Miami (+160); Over

Game 961-962: San Diego at LA Dodgers (10:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Despaigne) 12.921; LA Dodgers (Kershaw) 16.161 Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 3; 6 Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-160); 7 1/2 Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-160); Under

Game 963-964: LA Angels at Cleveland (1:05 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Weaver) 15.451; Cleveland (Salazar) 16.979 Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1 1/2; 7 Vegas Line: Cleveland (-115); 8 Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-115); Under

Game 965-966: Kansas City at Detroit (4:08 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Guthrie) 16.112; Detroit (Verlander) 15.079 Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1; 10 Vegas Line: Detroit (-145); 9 Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+125); Over

Game 967-968: Baltimore at Boston (7:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Gonzalez) 16.491; Boston (Kelly) 14.818 Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1 1/2; 8 Vegas Line: Baltimore (-120); 9 Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (-120); Under

Game 969-970: Oakland at Chicago White Sox (8:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Gray) 14.765; White Sox (Noesi) 15.656 Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1; 9 Vegas Line: Oakland (-170); 8 Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (+150); Over

Game 971-972: Houston at Seattle (10:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Peacock) 14.762; Seattle (Hernandez) 16.058 Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1 1/2; 6 Vegas Line: Seattle (-290); 6 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-290); Under

Game 973-974: Chicago Cubs at Toronto (7:07 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Turner) 15.834; Toronto (Stroman) 14.740 Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1; 9 Vegas Line: Toronto (-180); 8 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (+160); Over

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Millionaire Arizona

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PAUL LEINER

100* SD Chargers +3
100* StL Cardinals -130
50* Nationals -140

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NFLBETTING PICKS / Kevin

2 UNIT = New York Giants @ Detroit Lions - OVER 47 POINTS (-105)
(Note: I'm risking 2.00 units to win 1.91 units)

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Purelock

St Louis Cards