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L.A. ANGELS +110
L.A. ANGELS @ COLORADO | 9/12 | 8:10 PM EDT
YESTERDAY 11:58 PM
Colorado starter Kyle Freeland is allowing almost two runs more per nine innings at home (4.50 ERA) than on the road (2.63). My model says L.A. wins more than 50 percent of the time, so you're getting good value with the Angels at this price. I love L.A.
20-11 LAST 31 MLB SIDES | +1166
39-23 IN LAST 62 COL ML PICKS | +1915
16-8 IN LAST 24 LAA ML PICKS | +766
WAKE FOREST +33
CLEMSON @ WAKE FOREST | 9/12 | 7:30 PM EDT
YESTERDAY 11:52 PM
With no spring practice this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, I'm expecting the top teams to treat their season opener as a de facto spring game, getting valuable snaps for younger, inexperienced players--something that will be more difficult as the the conference schedule toughens. I think Clemson will be one of those teams. My model says Wake Forest covers more than 60 percent of the time, so you're getting good value with the Deacs at this number.
L.A. LAKERS -6.5
HOUSTON @ L.A. LAKERS | 9/12 | 8:00 PM EDT
The Lakers have been a different team since they turned to Rajon Rondo for added playing time, winning each of the last three games by at least eight points. Meanwhile, the Rockets have lost a key player in their rotation with Danuel House Jr. having to leave the team for violating bubble guidelines. If not for a late comeback, the Rockets would have lost Game 4 by far more than the 10-point difference in the final score. Look for the Lakers to cover here as they advance to the Western Conference Finals.
127-77-3 IN LAST 207 NBA ATS PICKS | +4230
15-8-1 IN LAST 24 LAL ATS PICKS | +615
Insider Sports Report 5* Coastal Carolina +7 over Kansas (NCAAF)
Range: +9 to +5 3* Texas-San Antonio/Texas St. OVER 57.5 (NCAAF)
Range: 56 to 60 3* South Alabama +10 over Tulane (NCAAF)
Range: +12 to +8
UTEP +43
UTEP @ TEXAS | 9/12 | 8:00 PM EDT
YESTERDAY 3:27 PM
Even if UTEP would contend as the worst team in FBS, the Miners can pull off a cover. They kept Stephen F. Austin from scoring in the final 42 minutes of an opening-week win while Texas was idle, and the Longhorns are breaking in coordinators on offense and defense. With only Big 12 opponents ahead, they likely will treat this as a glorified scrimmage once victory is obvious. Only 12,000 fans will be admitted, thus mitigating the home-field advantage.
2-1 IN LAST 3 CFB PICKS | +90
TEXAS ST. -9
UT-SAN ANTONIO @ TEXAS ST. | 9/12 | 3:30 PM EDT
YESTERDAY 3:23 PM
Texas State gave SMU a run for its money last week, losing by a TD while piling up 400-plus yards. The defense held the Mustangs to 11 points fewer than their 2019 average. Whereas the Bobcats welcome back several players who missed the opener while in quarantine, eight UTSA players have been ruled out for its first outing. The head coach (Jeff Traylor) is new, and the defensive coordinator (Tyrone Nix) has installed a new formation. The Roadrunners will require at least one game to find their footing.
2-1 IN LAST 3 CFB PICKS | +90
ARMY -21
UL-MONROE @ ARMY | 9/12 | 1:30 PM EDT
YESTERDAY 3:16 PM
Teams with a game in hand hold an edge, especially if it is a winning game. The mauling of Middle Tennessee puts Army in position for a repeat. ULM’s defense was pushed around last season on the ground, and its strong secondary will stand idle because the Cadets hardly ever throw. Complicating the Warhawks’ tasks is the resignation last week of defensive coordinator Mike Collins. The timing could hardly have been worse for a team facing a triple-option attack.
2-1 IN LAST 3 CFB PICKS | +90
2-1 IN LAST 3 LAMON ATS PICKS | +93
NORTH CAROLINA -23
SYRACUSE @ NORTH CAROLINA | 9/12 | 12:00 PM EDT
YESTERDAY 3:15 PM
At first glance, it’s surprising to see an extra-large line involving two teams on the same football plane. But it could be bigger still. UNC is so loaded on offense and exudes such experience on defense that it is generating buzz as a playoff contender. Syracuse missed out on several preseason practices over a player boycott. Its top two RBs are bypassing the season. A new defensive coordinator is installing a fresh scheme. This should become blowout city.
2-1 IN LAST 3 CFB PICKS | +90
3-0 IN LAST 3 CUSE ATS PICKS | +300
National Sports Service 4* Houston Baptist/Texas Tech OVER 74 (NCAAF) 3* Arkansas St. +13 over Kansas St. (NCAAF) 3* Houston/L.A. Lakers OVER 215.5 (NBA)
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