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Arizona State-UCLA trending Over
Stephen Campbell

When UCLA and Arizona State get together, high totals tend to follow. The Over is 4-0 in the last four meetings between the two schools.

Arizona State hosts UCLA in college football action Thursday. The Bruins are currently four-point road faves with the total set at 60.5.

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Over sizzling with Texas Tech playing on turf
Stephen Campbell

The Texas Tech Red Raiders have a history of participating in high-scoring games on fieldturf, evidenced by the Over going 7-1 in their last eight games on the artificial surface.

Texas Tech will be playing on turf once again when they visit Oklahoma State Thursday evening. The Cowboys are presently 13.5-point home faves with a total of 70.5 for the matchup.

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NCAAF

Appalachian State trailed Southern Miss 20-14 last week, scored tying TD with 0:06 left, then had PAT blocked and lost 21-20, even though ASU outgained Southern Miss by 66 yards. ASU beat Eagles last three years, by 7-3-21 points- they won three of last four visits here. Eagles are pretty good, losing to NC State/Ga Tech on road by combined total of five points- they won 28-6 at South Alabama last week, even though they only completed six passes the whole game.

Oklahoma State doesn't play a road game until October 11, because they lost 7 starters on both sides of ball; OSU lost 37-31 to Florida State on a neutral field, so they're pretty good- they're 24-9 in last 33 games as a home favorite. Cowboys won last five games with Texas Tech, scoring 59 ppg in last three meetings, winning by 18-38-60 points. Tech failed to cover its last four visits here. Red Raiders gave up 438 rushing yards in last game, a 49-28 home loss to Arkansas- it was so bad they fired their defensive coordinator, saying he coached under the influence. Really.

Arizona State is 2-3 in last five games with UCLA; last three series tilts were decided by total of 8 points. Sun Devils lost QB Kelly; major step down to backup Bercovici, who threw four passes LY, is 9-17 this year. ASU won easily at New Mexico/Colorado, but they have to scale back their offense bigtime now. Bruins gutted out 20-17 win at Texas behind backup QB Neuheisel; check Hundley's (elbow) status for this. There is a big dropoff for them if Hundley sits, but not as much as ASU has. UCLA lost four of last six visits here; they're 5-2 as road underdogs in Mora era. Sun Devils are 9-4 as home favorites under Graham.

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'Skins look to rebound

NEW YORK GIANTS (1-2) at WASHINGTON REDSKINS (1-2)

Line and Total: Washington -3.5, Total: 45

Kirk Cousins and the Redskins host Eli Manning and the Giants in a big divisional showdown on Thursday night.

New York got its first win of the season on Sunday, as it picked off Ryan Fitzpatrick three times on the way to a 30-17 home victory. Washington, on the other hand, went to Philadelphia and lost in a 37-34 shootout. The Giants will need to run the ball well in order to defeat a Redskins team that just held LeSean McCoy to 22 yards on 19 carries. Cousins, however, will be the key to the game for Washington. He must limit his mistakes and avoid turning the ball over at all costs against an aggressive New York secondary.

The Giants are 19-7 ATS (73%) in road games after gaining 400+ total yards in their previous game since 1992, and are also 58-37 ATS (61%) off a home win during that span. But the Redskins are 35-20 ATS (64%) versus excellent passing teams with a completion percentage of 64% or better since 1992.

New York has dominated this series with nine SU wins in the past 12 meetings, and each of the past five matchups have gone Under the total.

LBs Jon Beason (toe) and Devon Kennard (hamstring) are listed as questionable for the Giants, while a whole slew of Washington players like LB Akeem Jordan (knee), TE Jordan Reed (hamstring), CB Tracy Porter (hamstring), LB Brian Orakpo (finger) and DE Jason Hatcher (hamstring) are questionable for Thursday night. Redskins' top CB DeAngelo Hall tore his Achilles last week and is out for the remainder of the season.

The Giants finally put together a solid all-around performance last week, and that started with a mistake-free game from QB Eli Manning (674 yards, 5 TD, 4 INT), who was 21-of-28 for 234 yards and two touchdowns. This was Manning’s first game without an interception since Week 11 of last year. He will need to limit his turnovers again against the Redskins’ defense, as controlling the clock and winning the time of possession battle is crucial for New York.

Part of the reason the Giants were able to control the pace in Week 3 was the running of RB Rashad Jennings (286 yards, 2 TD), who rushed 34 times for 176 yards and a touchdown against Houston. New York will feed him early and often against the Redskins despite Washington holding the Eagles to just 54 rushing yards on Sunday.

WR Victor Cruz (12 rec., 191 yards, 1 TD) finally turned in a big performance for his team, catching five passes for 107 yards and a touchdown that snapped a touchdown drought that lasted nearly 365 days. If Thursday’s matchup turns into a shootout, Cruz will need to use his ability to get open very often.

The Giants must be better defensively against Washington than they have been against the rest of their opponents this season. They are allowing 25.7 PPG to start the year and their passing defense has really hurt them, allowing 258.3 yards per game through the air (22nd in NFL).

The Redskins led the Eagles 17-7 early in the second quarter, but were trailing 21-20 at halftime and never regained the lead. QB Kirk Cousins (677 yards, 5 TD, 1 INT) was excellent under center, throwing for 427 yards with three touchdowns and just one pick.

He was able to make big plays and find ways to get the football into the hands of his top playmakers, WRs Pierre Garcon (22 rec, 227 yards, 1 TD) and DeSean Jackson (14 rec, 198 yards, 1 TD) who combined for 16 receptions, 255 yards and 2 TD. Cousins will need to have a big game against New York, as the Giants’ defense has been solid against the run this season and disappointing against the pass.

Alfred Morris (253 rush yards, 2 TD) carried the ball 23 times for 77 yards against the Eagles. The Redskins will need him to make more out of his touches against a Giants team that will certainly be playing to control the clock on Thursday.

Washington’s defense has been surprisingly good to start the year, allowing only 64.7 yards per game on the ground (3rd in NFL) and 218.0 yards per game through the air (10th in NFL). This unit should have a lot more trouble going forward, as it will now face a much more difficult part of the schedule.

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Tech Trends - Week 4
By Bruce Marshall

Matchup Skinny Tech Trend

NY GIANTS at WASHINGTON...G-Men won and covered both meetings LY. Giants "under" 23-13-2 since late 2011. Giants and slight to "under," based on "totals" trends.


Sunday, Sept. 28

Matchup Skinny Tech Trend

MIAMI vs. OAKLAND (at Wembley Stadium London)...Miami 0-3 in rare road chalk role since 2011. Dolphins also "under" 20-14-2 last 36. Slight to "under," based on "totals" and team trends.

GREEN BAY at CHICAGO...Pack has covered 6 of last 7 meetings including four straight at Soldier Field. Pack also "over" 8-2 last 10 away, Bears "over" 13-5-1 since LY after Monday "over" vs. Jets. "Over" and Packers, based on "totals" and series trends.

BUFFALO at HOUSTON...Bills were 1-6 as visiting dog LY but won at Bears in first 2014 try. Texans, based on recent Bills road woes.

TENNESSEE at INDIANAPOLIS...Colts have won last five SU in series (3-1-1 vs. line in those), Titans not close to cover last two TY. Colts, based on series trends.

CAROLINA at BALTIMORE...Ravens "under" 7-4-1 last 12 as host. Panthers 8-1 last nine as road dog. Carolina "under" 14-6 last 20 since 2013. "Under" and Panthers, based on "totals" and team trends.

DETROIT at NY JETS...Lions still struggling on road, now 6-15-1 last 22 vs. number away since mid 2011 (0-1 2014). Jets 7-3 SU as host since LY. Jets, based on team trends.

TAMPA BAY at PITTSBURGH...Bucs laboring 0-3 SU and vs. line. Now 3-8 last 11 as road dog (0-1 for Lovie). Steelers, based on recent Bucs woes.

JACKSONVILLE at SAN DIEGO...Jags 0-3 vs. line TY, now 0-5-1 last six vs. spread. Jax "over" 7-3-1 last 11 away. Bolts 6-3 last 9 vs. line at Qualcomm. Chargers and slight to "over," based on Jag woes and "totals" trends.

PHILADELPHIA at SAN FRANCISCO...Eagles 4-1 as road dog for Chip Kelly. Also "over" 7-2 last nine away. 49ers 1-3-1 vs. points last five as host (0-1 in new Levi's TY). Eagles and "over," based on team and "totals" trends.

ATLANTA at MINNESOTA...Vikes "under" first three in 2014 after "over" 12-4 LY. Minnesota 6-1 as home dog past two seasons but 0-1 in role TY. Falcons 10-6-1 as road chalk since 20111. "Under," based on "totals" trends.

NEW ORLEANS at DALLAS...Saints no covers first two on road TY, now 0-6 as road chalk since LY. Also "over" first two away in 2014 after "under" 7-1 in role LY. Cowboys 6-14 last 20 vs. line as host (0-1 TY). Also "over" 10-6 last 16 at Arlington. "Over" and Cowboys, based on "totals" and team trends.


Monday, Sept. 29

Matchup Skinny Tech Trend

NEW ENGLAND at KANSAS CITY...Chiefs under" 11-4 last 15 as host. Belichick,1-5 last six as road chalk. Chiefs and slight to "under," based on team and "totals" trends.

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Giants at Redskins
By Kevin Rogers

It’s seems like a battle of last-place teams getting together in Washington on Thursday night, but the winner of the Giants/Redskins game is back to 2-2 and right in the NFC East race. The Eagles have rallied for three victories to start 3-0, but have a tough trip to San Francisco on Sunday, while the Cowboys are short home underdogs to the Saints looking for their third straight win. Now, New York and Washington are trying to show its worth in the NFC East at the quarter mark of the season.

The Giants finally broke through the win column in last Sunday’s 30-17 victory over previously unbeaten Houston as one-point home favorites. New York dominated in spite of losing a fumble at the Houston 10-yard line in the first quarter, while botching a field goal attempt early in the second quarter. But, the Giants scored two touchdowns in the final four minutes of the first half to take a 14-0 advantage and never look back. New York got its running game going as Rashad Jennings rushed for 176 yards and a touchdown after racking up just 110 yards in the first two losses to Detroit and Arizona.

The Redskins have been up and down through three weeks of the season, starting with a 14-3 defeat to the Texans as short road underdogs. Washington turned it around in its home opener by routing Jacksonville, 41-10 as five-point favorites, while racking up 449 yards of offense. However, the team lost quarterback Robert Griffin III to an ankle injury as Kirk Cousins stepped up to throw for 250 yards and two touchdown passes.

Cousins remains the starter at quarterback for Washington until Griffin is healthy, as the Redskins scored just one touchdown in 13 drives with the former Baylor star under center. In last week’s loss to the Eagles, Cousins put up a career-best 427 yards passing, but the Redskins couldn’t hold onto a 17-7 lead in a 37-34 setback at Lincoln Financial Field. Washington covered as four-point underdogs thanks to a Roy Helu touchdown run with 4:16 left to get within the number, while the ‘over’ of 50 ½ easily hit.

The Giants have owned this series since 2008, winning nine of the past 12 meetings with the Redskins. Last season, New York swept the two-game set, with both victories coming in the final month. Tom Coughlin’s team picked up a 24-17 triumph as one-point favorites at FedEx Field in Week 13 despite accumulating just 286 yards of offense. Three weeks later, the Giants salvaged the regular season finale in a 20-6 rout of the Redskins at Met Life Stadium as 3 ½-point favorites. Prior to 2013, Washington covered the previous five meetings, while the Redskins were last listed as a home favorite over New York in 2007, a 24-17 defeat as 3 ½-point ‘chalk.’

Primetime games have been an ‘over’ bettors’ dream this season, going 8-2 to the ‘over.’ On Thursday night games, the ‘over’ is 2-1, including the Falcons trouncing the Buccaneers last week, 56-14 on a 47 total. All three home favorites have easily covered in Thursday night action as the Seahawks, Ravens, and Falcons have all won by double-digits, while limiting opponents to a combined 36 points.

Since October 2008, the Redskins own a 5-11 ATS record as a home favorite, dating back to the dreaded Jim Zorn era. Making that number a little more relevant to what the roster currently looks like, Washington is 5-3 ATS since the start of 2012 in this role. The last two seasons have been a major difference against division opponents, as the Redskins went 5-1 SU and 6-0 ATS inside the NFC East in 2012, while going backwards in 2013 with an 0-6 SU and 1-5 ATS mark.

The Giants were blown out in the season opener at Detroit, but New York has cashed in 12 of its past 20 games in the role of a road underdog since 2011. Last season, the Giants won two of three road games against NFC East foes, while posting a 5-3 SU/ATS record in its previous eight away contests within the division.

Washington is currently listed as a 3 ½-point favorite at most books, while the total is set between 45 ½ and 46. The game kicks off at 8:25 PM EST from FedEx Field and can be seen on CBS and the NFL Network.

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Thursday Night Football: Giants at Redskins

New York Giants at Washington (-3.5, 46)

The New York Giants finally got the offense untracked and broke into the victory column but now face a quick turnaround and a matchup with a bitter division rival when they visit the Washington Redskins on Thursday night. New York rebounded from back-to-back losses to Detroit and Arizona with a 30-17 victory over Houston. "This was huge for us, knowing we had to get this game and get this one under our belts with a short week and not wanting to look ahead," Giants wideout Victor Cruz said.

Washington dropped a shootout in a 37-34 defeat at NFC East foe Philadelphia to drop to 1-2 despite ranking second in the league with an average of 444 total yards. Losing Robert Griffin III to an ankle injury hasn't slowed down the Redskins, who saw backup Kirk Cousins throw for a career-high 427 yards and three touchdowns against the Eagles, prompting speculation of whether the former will reclaim his job when healthy. “Crazy things have happened in NFL,” Washington coach Jay Gruden told the New York Daily News. “I’m not going to discount anything.”

TV: 8:25 p.m. ET, CBS, NFL Network.

LINE HISTORY: The Westgate LV Superbook opened the Redskins as 3.5-point favorites. The total opened 45 and is up one point to 46.

INJURY REPORT: Giants - LB Jon Beason (Questionable, foot), WR Odell Beckham (Out indefinitely, hamstring). Redskins - WR DeSean Jackson (Probable, shoulder), TE Jordan Reed (Questionable, hamstring), DE Jason Hatcher (Questionable, hamstring), CB DeAngelo Hall (IR, achilles).

WEATHER: Temperatures will be in the low-60s with partly cloudy skies. Wind will blow across the field at 7 mph and there is a small 10 percent chance of rain.

POWER RANKINGS: Giants (+1.5) - Redskins (+1.75) + home field (-3.0) = Redskins -2.75

WHAT CAPPERS SAY: "Redskins outplayed the Eagles by 132 yards in last week’s 3-point shootout loss at Philadelphia while the Giants rolled past the Texans in a much-needed 13-point home victory over Houston. Washington will look to extend the success of Thursday night's home teams (3-0 this season with every win by 20 or more points) while New York takes a 6-0 ATS mark away in games off back-to-back hem games into this contest." Marc Lawrence.

WHAT BOOKS SAY: “We opened at -4.5 and have seen nothing but sharp money on the Giants. I don’t think it will drop to the key field goal number however. After both offenses impressed last week, bettors are hammering the over to the tune of 86 percent. If the total gets too high, my contention would be that the under has great value." John Lester.

ABOUT THE GIANTS (1-2, SU, 1-2 ATS, 2-1 O/U): New York raised a few eyebrows in the offseason when it handed a four-year, $14 million deal to free agent Rashad Jennings, but the veteran running back sparked the win over Houston by rushing for a career-best 176 yards. Buoyed by the improved running game, Eli Manning threw for 234 yards and a pair of touchdowns in a mistake-free outing after tossing a pair of interceptions in each of the first two games. Cruz halted a 12-game touchdown drought and had only his second 100-yard performance in the span as the Giants put up 30 points on a Houston defense that had allowed a total of 20 in the first two games. New York's defense also responded by picking off its first three passes of the season.

ABOUT THE REDSKINS (1-2 SU, 2-1 ATS, 2-1 O/U): Washington's defense was hit hard by injuries in the setback to Philadelphia, losing cornerback DeAngelo Hall (Achilles' tendon) and safety Duke Ihenacho (foot) for the season. Linebacker Brian Orapko, among 11 players who were limited in practice Monday, is dealing with a torn ligament in his middle finger but said he plans to play against the Giants wearing a hard cast. Pierre Garcon bounced back from a one-catch game versus Jacksonville with 11 receptions for 138 yards while DeSean Jackson played through an ailing shoulder to also go over 100 yards and match Garcon with a touchdown. Alfred Morris has rushed for 253 yards on the season but is averaged only 3.6 yards per carry the past two weeks.

TRENDS:

* Under is 5-0 in the last five meetings.
* Underdog is 6-1 ATS in their last seven meetings.
* Giants are 1-6-1 ATS in their last eight games in September.
* Under is 5-1 in Redskins last six vs. NFC East.

CONSENSUS: 64 percent of wagers are backing the Redskins.

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Ideal conditions for Giants-Redskins matchup
Andrew Avery

The weather should be rather ideal in Landover, Maryland as the Washington Redskins host the New York Giants in an NFC East rivalry on Thursday Night Football this week.

Forecasts are calling for temperatures in the low-60s and partly cloudy skies. Wind will blow across the field at around seven mph during the game.

Oddsmakers have Washington as 3.5-point home faves with a total of 45.5.

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'Thursday Night Football'

New York Giants and Washington Redskins kick-off week four action at FedEx Field Thursday night. The Giants' offense finally kicking in this past week defeated Houston 30-17 as Eli Manning did not turn the ball over while completing 21 of 28 passes for 234 yards with two touchdowns. Rashad Jennings logged career highs in both rushing attempts (34), rushing yards (176) with one major. As for Washington, despite a 37-34 setback in Philadelphia there were plenty of positives for the squad in the loss. Kirk Cousins in his first start replacing injured RG III tossed 427 yards for three touchdowns. Redskins' run stop unit held Eagles to 54 rushing yards on the day and reigning rushing champion LeSean McCoy to just 22 yards. A couple of interesting NFL betting trends. Giants have struggled cashing tickets vs a division opponent in September posting a 1-3-1 ATS while Redskins have thrived in the situation going 4-1 ATS last five, 6-2 ATS last eight. Giants have been poor bets last 13 away posting a 4-9 ATS mark and hit the field 2-5-1 ATS L8 on the road as underdogs of 3.5 or less. Redskins enter 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games after scoring more than 30 points and have a prefect 4-0 ATS stretch going in week-four. New York won and cover both meetings last year but remain a cash draining 3-5 ATS last eight encounters with Washington.

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NFL

Giants (1-2) @ Redskins (1-2) — Only once in their last eight visits here have Giants lost by more than a point; teams split last six series games, after Giants had won previous six. Big Blue is 11-7 in last 18 games as a road dog; they swept Skins 24-17/20-6 LY; they ran ball for 193 yards, passed for 226 in win over Houston last week; they forced first three turnovers of season- their TD drives were 83-2-29 yards, which is how upsets happen. Washington scored 75 points (nine TDs on 24 drives, 5.4 ppd in red zone) in Cousins’ two starts; he threw for 427 yards in Philly last week. Redskins are 14-29 on 3rd down in Cousins’ two starts; they're 5-4 in last nine games as a home favorite. NFL-wide, divisional home favorites are 4-5 vs spread so far this year.

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MLB

National League

Mets-Nationals
Gee is 1-2, 4.26 in his last three starts. Wheeler is 2-1, 3.94 in his last three.
Gonzalez is 3-1, 3.86 in his last four starts. Fister is 3-0, 2.29 in his last three.

Mets won four of their last six games.
Washington won nine of its last ten games.

Eight of last nine Washington games stayed under total.

Pirates-Braves
Volquez is 1-0, 1.85 in his last five starts.
Hale was 2-0, 2.86 in five starts back in first half of season.

Pirates won 11 of their last 14 games.
Atlanta lost ten of its last twelve games.

Seven of last nine Pittsburgh games stayed under.

Brewers-Reds
Gallardo is 0-1, 1.38 in his last two starts.
Holmgren is 1-1, 2.25 in his last two starts.

Brewers lost five of their last seven games.
Cincinnati lost seven of its last nine games.

Last eight Milwaukee games stayed under the total.

Phillies-Marlins
Buchanan is 0-1, 3.32 in his last three starts.
Koehler is 0-1, 4.50 in his last three starts.

Phillies lost seven of their last ten games.
Miami lost five of its last six games.

Last five Miami games stayed under the total

Padres-Giants
Cashner is 3-0, 1.50 in his last three starts.
Petit is 1-2, 4.97 in his last four starts.

San Diego won eight of its last ten games.
Giants lost eight of their last eleven games.

Under is 5-2-1 in last eight San Francisco games.


American League

Mariners-Blue Jays
Wilhelmsen is a relief pitcher; this is a bullpen game for Seattle- he allowed two runs in 2.2 IP in a similar game in July, his only MLB start.
Norris is making first MLB start; he allowed two runs in 3.1 IP in four relief appearances, was 3-1, 3.18 in four AAA starts; he started year in A ball. .

Mariners lost five in row, nine of their last twelve games.
Toronto won its last three games, scoring 25 runs.

Seven of last ten Seattle games went over the total.

Royals-White Sox
Shields is 2-1, 1.75 in his last five starts.
Quintana is 3-0, 2.30 in his last four starts.

Royals won three of their last four games.
White Sox won four of their last five home games.

Under is 3-1-1 in last five White Sox games.

Twins-Tigers
May is 3-1, 5.96 in his last four starts.
Scherzer is 2-0, 2.62 in his last three starts.

Minnesota won five of its last eight games.
Detroit won four of its last six games.


Under is 4-0-1 in last five Detroit games.

Orioles-Bronx
Gausman is 0-0, 2.37 in his last three starts.
Kuroda is 1-0, 2.63 in his last couple starts.

Orioles won seven of their last ten games.
Bronx Bombers lost last two games, allowing 14 runs.

Under is 5-1-1 in last seven Gausman starts.

Rays-Red Sox
Hellickson is 0-2, 6.94 in his last five starts.
Webster is 1-0, 2.31 in his last two starts.

Tampa Bay lost four of its last six games.
Red Sox lost five of their last eight games.

Last three Tampa Bay games went over total.

A's-Rangers
Hammel is 1-1, 2.36 in his last four starts.
Lewis is 1-3, 5.54 in his last four starts.

A's lost 14 of their last 21 games.
Rangers won 11 of their last 12 games.

Six of last nine Oakland games went over total.


Interleague game
None


Teams' record when this starting pitcher starts:
-- Gee 9-12, Wheeler 15-16; Gonzalez 15-11 Fister 17-7
-- Gallardo 12-19; Holmberg 2-2
-- Buchanan 8-12; Koehler 14-16
-- Volquez 18-14; Hale 3-2
-- Cashner 10-8; Petit 6-5

-- Wilhelmsen 0-1; Norris 0-0
-- Gausman 10-9; Kuroda 14-17
-- May 3-5; Scherzer 23-9
-- Hellickson 3-9; Webster 6-4
-- Hammel 10-7/2-9; Lewis 12-16
-- Shields 20-13; Quintana 12-19

Pitchers allowing runs in first inning:
-- Gee 9-12, Wheeler 9-31; Gonzalez 15-11 Fister 6-24
-- Gallardo 9-31; Holmberg 1-4
-- Buchanan 2-20; Koehler 5-30
-- Volquez 8-32; Hale 3-5
-- Cashner 5-18; Petit 3-11

-- Wilhelmsen 0-1; Norris 0-0
-- Gausman 4-19; Kuroda 12-31
-- May 2-8; Scherzer 7-32
-- Hellickson 2-12; Webster 2-10
-- Hammel 9-28; Lewis 11-28
-- Shields 8-33; Quintana 7-31

Umpires
-- NY-Wsh-- Over is 5-1-1 in last seven Gibson games. Eight of last eleven Rackley games went over.
-- Pitt-Atl-- 13 of 19 Layne games went over the total.
-- Phil-Mia-- Last four Hernandez games stayed under the total.
-- Mil-Cin-- Five of last seven Scott games went over the total.

-- Sea-Tor-- Favorites won nine of last twelve Eddings games
-- TB-Bos-- Home side won 10 in row, 18 of last 21 Diaz games
-- Balt-NY-- Favorites won five of last six Hamari games.

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Free play Thurs Over 45 1/2 Skins/NYG

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Hondo

Hondo’s big on the Giants

Hondo, whose winning streak was stopped at six Tuesday night, ran his losing streak to two Wednesday night when the Giants failed miserably in L.A., causing the deficit to expand to 1,670 conerlys.

Thursday night: Mr. Aitch will continue to walk with Giants — 10 units on Big Blue to make Cousins cry uncle.

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Today's MLB Picks

Oakland at Texas

The Rangers play host to Oakland tonight and come into the contest with a 7-3 record in Colby Lewis' last 10 starts versus the A's. Texas is the pick (+125) according to Dunkel, which has the Rangers favored by 2 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Texas (+125). Here are all of today's MLB picks.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Time Posted: 8:00 a.m. EST

Game 901-902: Milwaukee at Cincinnati (12:35 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Gallardo) 15.839; Cincinnati (Holmberg) 14.209 Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1 1/2; 9 Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-145); 7 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-145); Over

Game 903-904: Philadelphia at Miami (4:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia (Buchanan) 15.116; Miami (Koehler) 14.276 Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1; 7 Vegas Line: Miami (-130); 7 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+110); Under

Game 905-906: NY Mets at Washington (7:05 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Wheeler) 16.832; Washington (Gonzalez) 15.712 Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1; 8 Vegas Line: Washington (-180); 7 Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (+160); Over

Game 907-908: Pittsburgh at Atlanta (7:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Volquez) 15.210; Atlanta (Hale) 13.877 Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1 1/2; 6 Vegas Line: Pittsburgh (-150); 7 Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-150); Under

Game 909-910: San Diego at San Francisco (10:15 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Cashner) 15.719; San Francisco (Petit) 14.342 Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1 1/2; 7 Vegas Line: San Francisco (-145); 6 1/2 Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+125); Over

Game 911-912: Seattle at Toronto (4:07 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Wilhelmsen) 13.728; Toronto (Norris) 15.709 Dunkel Line: Toronto by 2; 8 Vegas Line: Toronto (-115); 9 Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-115); Under

Game 913-914: Baltimore at NY Yankees (7:05 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Gausman) 16.394; NY Yankees (Kuroda) 15.308 Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1; 7 Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-135); 7 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+115); Under

Game 915-916: Minnesota at Detroit (7:08 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (May) 14.213; Detroit (Scherzer) 16.653 Dunkel Line: Detroit by 2 1/2; 9 Vegas Line: Detroit (-300); 8 Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-300); Over

Game 917-918: Tampa Bay at Boston (7:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Hellickson) 15.608; Boston (Webster) 14.329 Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1 1/2; 9 Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-125); 8 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-125); Over

Game 919-920: Oakland at Texas (8:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Hammel) 14.508; Texas (Lewis) 16.998 Dunkel Line: Texas by 2 1/2; 8 Vegas Line: Oakland (-145) 8 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Texas (+125); Under

Game 921-922: Kansas City at Chicago White Sox (8:10 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Shields) 16.802; White Sox (Quintana) 14.423 Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 2 1/2; 8 Vegas Line: Kansas City (-140); 7 Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (-140); Over

Game 923-924: NY Mets at Washington (1:05 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Gee) 14.598; Washington (Treinen) 15.899 Dunkel Line: Washington by 1 1/2; 6 Vegas Line: No Line Dunkel Pick: N/A

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Jeffrey James (YouWinNow)

CFB Play of the Day - Arizona State Sun Devils +4.5

UCLA has revenge here and that is a bad thing for them since they have failed to cover in their last 8 on the road with revenge in conference play while Arizona State is 6-1 ATS at home against a conference team with revenge. This has been a home team dominated series lately with the home team covering 5 of the last 7. Have to love the Sun Devils as a home underdog here.