5% AAC GAME OF THE YEAR MAX BET

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane are just 3-6 ATS on the season and they took a 59-21 beating as a 2.5-point underdog last time out.

They're coming off their bye, but I think another blowout loss is in the cards against an East Carolina Pirates side that has won its last two games by 22 and 35 points, respectively, as shorter favorites than this.

ECU is 4-1 ATS as favorites on the season, and I think they'll win this one comfortably. 

5% PLAY ON EAST CAROLINA. 

5% ATL/NO NFL GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET

This looks like a good spot to back the New Orleans Saints to deliver a strong performance against a divisional rival. They’re overdue for a big effort after seven straight losses, including a humiliating one as a 7-point favorite at Carolina last week.

Meanwhile, the Atlanta Falcons could be in a letdown spot after winning five of their last six games SU and ATS.

5% PLAY ON THE SAINTS. 

5% CLE/VT ACC GAME OF THE YEAR MAX BET

This looks like a strong spot to back Clemson to rebound after their 33-21 loss as a double-digit favorite against Louisville. That setback snapped a six-game winning streak, and I expect Virginia Tech to pay the price against a motivated Clemson team looking to get back on track.

5% PLAY ON CLEMSON. 

5% MINN/RUTG CFB GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET

The Minnesota Golden Gophers are rolling into SHI Stadium on a four-game winning streak SU and a 5-0 ATS run. The Rutgers Scarlett Knights are trending in the opposite direction, coming off four losses while going 0-3-1 ATS. 

Rutgers has allowed 40+ points in three consecutive games and lacks the offensive firepower to compensate for its defensive shortcomings. The Gophers are also very familiar with Rutgers quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis, who spent last season with Minnesota.

5% PLAY ON MINNESOTA. 

4% BENGALS/RAVENS NFL TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Cincinnati Bengals kept it within a field goal when they hosted the Baltimore Ravens on Oct 6, and that was before they started to find their rhythm.

The Bengals have won three of four SU and ATS since the 41-38 defeat, and while the Ravens have been balling as well, I can't help but feel that they are asked to cover too big of a number here against their division rival. 

4% PLAY ON THE BENGALS. 

5% DET/GB NFC GAME OF THE MONTH MAX BET

This looks like a great spot to fade the Detroit Lions following their 52-14 throttling of the Tennessee Titans.

They'll face a Green Bay Packers team that has won four on the bounce but came up just short against the spread in their last two games. For this game, quarterback Jordan Love is expected to play despite being listed as questionable due to a groin injury.

I think this is a potential letdown spot for the Lions while the Packers are due for a big win. 

5% PLAY ON THE PACKERS. 

5% TTU/ISU CFB GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET

This looks like a great spot to fade the Iowa State Cyclones, who may be undefeated at 7-0 SU on the season and coming off their bye week, but they barely scraped by with a three-point win over UCF despite being favored by 13.5 points last time out.

That close call might be a sign of tougher times ahead, starting with this matchup against Texas Tech. 

The Red Raiders are coming off a narrow 35-34 loss to TCU, where they allowed 14 unanswered points in the fourth quarter.

While losses like that can take a toll, Texas Tech has generally shown resilience in bouncing back from losses and subpar outings, and I expect them to respond here by keeping things competitive.

5% PLAY ON TEXAS TECH. 

5% ULL/TXST CFB GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET

The ULL Ragin' Cajuns are 6-1 SU on the season, and while they've mostly been winning as favorites, they did win an upset at Wake Forest as a 3-point underdog. The Texas State Bobcats are 4-3 on the season following a 24-14 loss as a 10-point road favorite at Old Dominion. 

Texas State has had most of its success moving the ball through the air, but ULL allows just 166.3 passing yards per game (15th) and 9.7 yards per completion (7th). As for the Ragin' Cajuns' offense, they've been on fire through a four-game winning streak. 

5% PLAY ON ULL. 

4% GIANTS/STEELERS NFL TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The New York Giants have scored a total of just 10 points through back-to-back home losses, and now they head on the road to face one of the sturdiest defenses in the league. Pittsburgh has been holding opponents to 14.4 points per game (2nd), and Russell Wilson threw for 264 yards and two touchdowns on 16-of-29 passing and added a rushing score in his season debut in last week's 37-15 win over the Jets. 

I would typically look for a reason to be contrarian and back the struggling team, but I can only look to the Steelers in this matchup. 

4% PLAY ON THE STEELERS. 

5% DAL/CLE NFC GAME OF THE YEAR MAX BET

This looks like a fantastic spot to back the Dallas Cowboys to bounce back from being humiliated by the Lions. They've had two full weeks to rest and recover, mentally and physically, from the 47-9 thrashing, and I think they'll bring it big time here against a banged-up San Francisco 49ers team that has underperformed all season. 

5% PLAY ON THE COWBOYS. 

5% NFL GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET

The Cincinnati Bengals opened the season with three losses, but they have since won three of their last four, and won and covered the spread as favorites. The lone loss during this four-game stretch came as a home underdog to the Baltimore Ravens.

The Eagles are 4-2 on the season, but last week's 28-3 rout of the Giants I woulld not say they've looked impressive at all.

The Bengals need a win to get back to .500, and they've looked much better on both sides of the ball in recent weeks, especially on defense. 

5% PLAY ON THE BENGALS. 

5% BIG 12 GAME OF THE YEAR MAX BET

This looks like a good spot to back the Texas Tech Raiders to bounce back from a humiliating 59-35 loss as a 5-point home favorite over Baylor. The TCU Horned Frogs meanwhile are in a potential letdown spot following an upset win at Utah. 

5% PLAY ON TEXAS TECH. 

5% BIG TEN TOTAL OF THE YEAR MAX BET

This looks like a good spot to back the Washington Huskies to bounce back from a highly disappointing 40-16 loss as a 3-point underdog at Iowa.

The Indiana Hoosiers meanwhile are in a potential letdown spot following a 56-7 win as a 6.5-point favorite over Nebraska. Indiana may be 7-0 SU and 6-1 ATS this season, but this seems like an ideal time to sell high on the Hoosiers.

5% PLAY ON WASHINGTON. 

4% LOU/BC TGIF TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Louisville Cardinals are coming off a 52-45 loss to Miami-Fl Hurricanes and they're only 1-3 SU and 0-4 ATS in their last four games. I think they'll win big Friday night though, against a Boston College Eagles team that has taken some big losses in recent weeks.

Boston College's defense was torched for 532 total yards in last week's 42-21 loss at Virginia Tech, and Louisville is averaging a solid 460 yards per game (17th). 

4% PLAY ON LOUISVILLE. 

4% VIKES/RAMS NFL TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Minnesota Vikings and the Los Angeles Rams have had very different starts to the season as the Vikes are coming into the week 5-1 SU and ATS, while the Rams are just 2-4 SU and 1-5 ATS.

The Rams are expected to get Cooper Kupp back from injury though, and the Vikes might be going downill from here following a heartbreaking loss to the Lions. 

4% PLAY ON THE RAMS. 

RAVENS/BUCS NFL TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

This looks like a good spot to fade the Baltimore Ravens after a 4-0 SU and 3-1 ATS streak. If there's one team in the NFL that can match their offensive output, it's the Bucs, who have averaged 38 points per game over their last three outings. While the Bucs have been less consistent defensively compared to Baltimore, that's reflected in the home team catching a field goal here. 

4% PLAY ON THE BUCS. 

5% NFC GAME OF THE MONTH MAX BET

This looks like a great spot to back the Seattle Seahawks who are undervalued by the betting market following an 0-3 stretch, both SU and ATS.

The Atlanta Falcons meanwhile are overvalued as they're riding a three-game winning streak, and have won each of their last two games by more than two touchdowns. 

5% PLAY ON THE SEAHAWKS. 

5% BIG 12 GAME OF THE YEAR MAX BET

The West Virginia Mountaineers will look to rebound from a 28-16 home loss to Iowa State, but they'll have their work cut out for them against a K-State team that is 5-1 on the season. WVU is a run-heavy team, but the Wildcats are giving up just 2.5 yards per rush attempt (3rd), and they average a solid 6.4 yards per carry (3rd) themselves. 

5% PLAY ON KANSAS STATE. 

4% DEN/NO NFL TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

I would typically be looking to back the New Orleans Saints following a 0-4 and 1-3 ATS run, but they're such a mess I can only be looking to fade them in this matchup.

QB Derek Carr is listed as doubtful but did not practice all week and is not expected to be available, which would mean that rookie fifth-round draft choice Spencer Rattler gets his second consecutive start. Rattler threw for 243 yards, but only one TD against two INTs in last week's 51-27 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

That's a decent amount of points scored, but I would not say the Saints looked impressive on offense, and this week, they'll face a Denver defense that is holding opponents to an impressive 283.3 yards per game (4th) and 4.7 yards per play (2nd). 

The Broncos are healthy and ready to bounce back from a 23-16 loss to the Chargers. 

4% PLAY ON THE BRONCOS. 

5% GSU/MRSH CFB GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET

This looks like a good spot to back the Marshall Thundering Herd to bounce back from a 24-23 loss at Georgia Southern. They are perfect 3-0 SU and ATS as favorites and the Panthers have not see the results go their way lately, coming off a pair of losses as short home favorites. 

5% PLAY ON MARSHALL. 

5% TB/NO NFL GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET

This looks like a good spot to fade the New Orleans Saints who have seen the wheels come off following a 2-0 start to the season. They'll be playing on a short week after losing at Kansas City 26-13 on Monday. Derek Carr got injured in that game, and rookie Spencer Rattler, a fifth-round draft pick, will replace him at QB.

As for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, they've had plenty of rest since a 36-30 loss at Atlanta on October 3. 

5% PLAY ON THE BUCS. 

5% IND/TEN AFC GAME OF THE MONTH MAX BET

The Tennessee Titans will be fresh coming out of their bye week and they'll be looking to build on the momentum of their first victory of the season, a solid 31-12 win at Miami.

The Indianapolis Colts are in a potential flat spot following three consecutive ATS covers, and star running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) has been ruled out while QB Anthony Richardson is listed as questionable.

There are also plenty of other names on the Colts' injury report and I think they'll find it very difficult to keep up with a well-rested Titans team that is getting healthier. 

5% PLAY ON THE TITANS. 

5% VAN/UK CFB GAME OF THE MONTH MAX BET

Both teams are coming off upset wins, but the Kentucky Wildcats have had an extra week to recover while the Vanderbilt Commodores are fresh off a 40-35 win as 23-point underdogs against Alabama. Needless to say, it's extremely difficult to pull off upset wins on back-to-back weeks, and I like Kentucky to run away with this one.  

5% PLAY ON KENTUCKY. 

5% CCU/JMU SUN BELT GAME OF THE YEAR MAX BET

Both teams are 4-1 SU and 3-2 ATS on the season, but Coastal Carolina lost 43-24 as a 3.5-point underdog to Virginia in their last game as underdogs, and the James Madison Dukes will be looking to bounce back from an embarrassing 21-19 loss as a 17-point favorite at Louisiana-Monroe. They outgained the Warhawks 399 to 257 but failed to capitalize on several scoring opportunities.

Coastal Carolina has struggled against the run all season and JMU's dual-threat QB Alonza Barnett should have a big game.  

5% PLAY ON JAMES MADISON. 

5% BROWNS/COMMANDERS NFL GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET

This looks like a prime spot to fade the Washington Commanders following their 42-14 rout of the Arizona Cardinals. They've now won three on the bounce, and I just don't see them making it four in a row, especially not against a Browns team that is coming off a disappointing 20-16 loss as a short road favorite at Vegas.  

5% PLAY ON THE BROWNS. 

5% NYJ/MIN NFL INTERCONF GAME OF THE YEAR MAX BET

The Minnesota Vikings are listed as the home team, but they'll have no home-field advantage as the game is played across the pond at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England.

The Jets had won back-to-back games before laying an egg as an 8.5-point home favorite against the Denver Broncos last week. I expect a big bounce back following that disappointing 10-9 loss.

Meanwhile, the Vikes are in a potential flat spot after starting the season 4-0 and winning the last three games as short underdogs. 

5% PLAY ON THE JETS. 

4% DUKE/GTECH CFB TOP PLAY

The Duke Blue Devils are perfect 5-0 SU on the season, including two wins as short underdogs, but this is a big step up in competition for them. The 3-2 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets will be looking to get back on track following a 31-19 loss as a 9.5-point underdog at Louisville on Sept. 21. They'll be well-rested coming out of their by, usually solid as favorites, and catching Duke in a potential flat spot following five wins. 

4% PLAY ON GEORGIA TECH. 

4% SYRACUSE/UNLV TGIF TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The UNLV Rebels are perfect 4-0 SU and ATs for the season, and last week's 59-14 rout of Fresno State as a mere 2.5-point favorite was particularly impressive as it came on the heels of starting quarterback Matthew Sluka opting to redshirt the rest of the 2024 season.

I think the team will rally behind their new starting QB, Hajj-Malik Williams, for at least one more game.

The Orange are 3-1 SU, but only 1-3 ATS, and there are a lot of holes in their defense to exploit. 

4% PLAY ON UNLV. 

4% BUCS/FALCONS NFL TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking a lot better than expected. Baker Mayfield threw for 347 yards and two touchdowns in last week's 33-16 win over the Philadelphia Eagles, and I think he'll have success against the Falcons who have traded wins and losses through their first four games. As they're coming off a 26-24 win over the New Orleans Saints, I think that trend will continue and they'll come up short this week. 

4% PLAY ON THE BUCS. 

5% BUF/BAL AFC GAME OF THE MONTH MAX BET

This looks like a great spot to fade the 3-0 Buffalo Bills as they face a Baltimore Ravens team eager to build on its first win of the season. Winning four straight is tough, even for a team like the Bills, and they don't match up well against Baltimore's run-heavy game plan. 

5% PLAY ON THE RAVENS. 

5% CFB GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET

This looks like a good spot to back the Kansas State Wildcats to bounce back from a 38-9 loss as a 7.5-point favorite at BYU. The Wildcats had opened the season 3-0, and this week they'll face an Oklahoma State Cowboys team that also is coming off its first setback, a 22-19 loss to Utah.

With the sting of last week's upset loss and home-field advantage, I expect Kansas State to be the team that bounces back.

5% PLAY ON KANSAS STATE. 

4% COWBOYS/GIANTS T.N.F. TOP PLAY

The Dallas Cowboys are 1-2 on the season following back-to-back home losses to New Orleans and Cleveland, and while I think they'll get the win here in Week 4, I think it'll be in a close game.

The New York Giants opened the season with a 28-6 home loss to Minnesota, but have since split two one-score road games (at Washington and Cleveland). They got whipped by the Cowboys in both meetings last season, but this week they're catching Dallas at a good time. 

4% PLAY ON THE GIANTS. 

4% COMMANDERS/BENGALS NFL TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Cincinnati Bengals can’t afford another loss after starting the season 0-2. Despite last week's 26-25 defeat at Kansas City, there were plenty of positives in a game they could’ve—and arguably should’ve—won. I expect a focused Bengals team in Week 3. The Washington Commanders are coming off a 21-18 win over the Giants, but coming off a win I think they’ll struggle to match the home team’s motivation in this game.

4% PLAY ON THE BENGALS. 

5% INTERCONFERENCE NFL GAME OF THE MONTH MAX BET

This looks like a good spot to fade the Green Bay Packers after their 16-10 upset win over the Indianapolis Colts. While they were able to play around backup QB Malik Willis last week and focus on the run, that won't work against this Titans defense, and starting QB Jordan Love has been practicing with a brace on his left leg and is still questionable.

The Titans, coming off two 24-17 losses as four-point underdogs, need a win, and I believe they’ll get it and cover as favorites here in Week 3.

5% PLAY ON THE TITANS. 

5% CFB GAME OF THE MONTH MAX BET

I like the undefeated Michigan State Spartans as an underdog against Boston College this Saturday. MSU already pulled off a road upset against Maryland, and their defense has been solid, allowing just 242.3 yards per game.

The Spartans are coming off a comfortable win over Prairie View A&M, while the Eagles had a hard-fought game against Missouri last week. Though Boston College has had a week to recover, fatigue could still be a factor after that tough battle.

5% PLAY ON MICHIGAN STATE. 

5% NFC GAME OF THE MONTH MAX BET

I like the LA Rams to bounce back this week after an overtime loss in Detroit. Matthew Stafford threw for 317 yards, and now he’ll face an Arizona defense that might be the worst in the NFL.

The Cardinals scored 28 points in their Week 1 matchup with the Bills but gave up 34 in the loss.

I believe the Rams have the edge on both sides of the ball, and they’ve dominated the Cardinals in recent seasons.

5% PLAY ON THE RAMS. 

5% AFC GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET

The Tennessee Titans went into halftime of their Week 1 matchup against the Bears in Chicago with a 17-3 lead, only to be outscored 21-0 in the second half.

Now, in their first home game of the season, I expect a solid full-game performance from the Titans against a Jets team that was outplayed by the Niners on Monday night. Not only are the Jets playing on a short week, but they’re also on the road for the second straight week. Tough spot against a scrappy opponent, and I would not be surprised if the home team wins this one outright. 

5% PLAY ON THE TITANS. 

5% CFB GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET

The No. 6 Missouri Tigers have outscored their first two opponents 89-0, and I think they'll continue their dominance with another blowout win over Boston College in Week 3.

The Eagles are also 2-0, including a meriting 28-13 win at Florida State in Week 1, but they rely very much on their rushing attack, which is not ideal when playing from behind, and Mizzou has the firepower to pull away fast and early in this one. 

5% PLAY ON MISSOURI. 

5% CFB GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET

The Tennessee Volunteers were, as expected, extremely dominant on both sides of the ball in their 69-3 win over Chattanooga last week.

The NC State Wolfpack, meanwhile, could not get separation from Western Carolina Catamounts until late in the fourth quarter of their season opener, and they were sloppy with the ball in their hands. The Wolfpack had one turnover and three recovered fumbles.

That won't do it against a quality team like Tennessee. 

5% PLAY ON THE TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS. 

5% PACKERS/EAGLES NFC GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET

The Philadelphia Eagles are listed as the home team, but they'll have no home-field advantage as this game will take place in Sao Paulo, Brazil. 

The Green Bay Packers, and especially QB Jordan Love, finished last season on a high note, and Philadelphia’s secondary was one of the worst in the league last season. 

Additionally, Packers head coach Matt LaFleur is usually money against the spread as an underdog. 

5% PLAY ON THE PACKERS. 

5% CFB GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET

The North Dakota State Bison return 27 seniors, including their quarterback duo of Cam Miller and Cole Payton and a strong defense. The Colorado Buffaloes return their star QB Shedeur Sanders, bute they'll have a lot of new faces on other positions. I think North Dakota State can keep this within the number.

5% PLAY ON NORTH DAKOTA STATE. 

5% CFB GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET

The Florida State Seminoles were perfect 13-0 last season, before losing big to Georgia in the Orange Bowl. The Georgia Yellow Jackets finished the 6-6 and and followed it up by defeating UCF in the Gasparilla Bowl. 

The Seminoles have been quite active in the transfer portal, and they are coming into this season with a new quarterback running the offense. They might need some time to get all new faces to work together while we know what we'll get from the Yellow Jackets who return all key pieces from one of the nation's best rushing attacks.

I think the Yellow Jackets will be able to exploit an FSU defense that were just 61st against the run last season. 

5% PLAY ON GEORGIA TECH. 

MIKE'S NINERS/CHIEFS SIDE TOP PLAY

I've backed the Chiefs for profits in every game through the postseason, and I think they're undervalued by the betting market once again here in the Super Bowl. Their defense is so underrated, and combine that with a future Hall of Fame quarterback in Patrick Mahomes and you have a team that should not be an underdog to anyone. 

In addition to backing the Chiefs, I also like the under as I think the defenses will dominate the game.

4* PLAY ON THE KANSAS CITY CHIEFS. 

MAX BET ALERT: 5* AFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME OF THE YEAR

I think it's an absolute no-brainer to take the points on the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game. They were not quite as dominant as we've gotten used to during the regular season, but have as expected stepped up their game again in the postseason. 

Much respect for the season Baltimore has put together, but don't sleep on the Chiefs who have all the playoff experience you could ask for, much unlike the Ravens... 

Since the start of the 2018 season, the Chiefs are 8-1-1 ATS as underdogs with Mahomes on the field.   

5* PLAY ON THE CHIEFS. 

MAX BET ALERT - 5* BUCS/LIONS NFL DIV ROUND GAME OF THE YEAR

I find it absolutely ridiculous that the Detroit Lions are asked to cover just under a touchdown against this Tampa Bay team that demolished the Eagles in the Wild Card round. The Lions meanwhile were outgained by almost 100 yards in their 24-23 win over the Rams. 

Sure, you're never as good as your best game and never as bad as your worst, but I am more than happy to take the points on the Bucs in this game.

5* PLAY ON THE BUCS. 

MIKE'S 5* NFL WILD CARD WEEKEND GAME OF THE YEAR MAX BET

The Philadelphia Eagles finished the regular season 11-6 SU but only 6-8-3 ATS while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers finished 9-8 SU and 11-6 ATS.

I think the Eagles are overvalued by the betting market once again when they visit the Bucs in the Wild Card round on Monday. 

Buccaneers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog. Eagles are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 playoff games as a favorite. Eagles are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 road games.

5* PLAY ON THE BUCS.

MIKE'S 4* DOLPHINS/CHIEFS NFL TOP PLAY

The Kansas City Chiefs have had a subpar season by their standards, but this is still an experienced team that I expect to start playing up to their potential again here in the playoffs.

There will be a hostile environment and cold weather at Arrowhead, not ideal for the Dolphins who are flying in from South Florida. 

Chiefs are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 playoff home games. Chiefs are 5-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Dolphins are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as an underdog.

4* PLAY ON THE CHIEFS.

MIKE'S 5* CFB NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME MAX BET

The No. 1 and the No. 2 seed will clash in the College Football Playoff national championship game, and I like the underdog to cover the number as I don't think Michigan has much of an edge at all. If any team can open up this Wolverines defense it's Heisman Trophy runner-up Michael Penix Jr., and Michigan could find it difficult to come back if they fall behind. 

5* PLAY ON WASHINGTON. 

MIKE'S 4* RAMS/NINERS NFL TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

Both teams have already qualified for postseason football, and they've both announced that they'll rest starters. This will add more variance, making the underdog even more attractive from a betting perspective and the Rams typically match up very well against the Niners. 

Additionally, while the Niners are coming off a 27-10 rout of Washington, note that the 49ers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points.

4* PLAY ON THE RAMS. 

MAX BET ALERT: 5* STEELERS/RAVENS NFL GAME OF THE MONTH

I love the Baltimore Ravens as an underdog against Pittsburgh this Saturday.

Sure, the Ravens have announced that they'll rest players as they are already locked in as the No. 1 seed in the AFC, but they're all professionals and John Harbaugh always coaches to win.

Harbaugh can't even stand the idea of losing a pre-season game, so why would he lay down here against a hated AFC North rival?

5* PLAY ON THE RAVENS. 

MIKE'S 5* TEXAS/WASHINGTON CFB PLAYOFFS GAME OF THE YEAR

I like the Washington Huskies as an underdog against Texas in the College Football Playoff semifinals on New Year's Day. Both teams boast explosive offenses and are also similar in many other ways. I'm happy to take the points in a matchup between two evenly matched sides. 

5* PLAY ON WASHINGTON. 

MAX BET ALERT: 5* LIONS/COWBOYS NFL GAME OF THE WEEK

This looks like a great spot to back the Dallas Cowboys to bounce back from back-to-back road losses at Buffalo and Miami. The Cowboys have been destroying teams home at AT&T Stadium and here they'll face a Detroit team that clinched the NFC North last week. 

The Cowboys are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a favorite and 7-1 ATS in their last 8 home games.

5* PLAY ON THE COWBOYS.

MIKE'S 4* DUKE'S MAYO BOWL CFB TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

I'm not sure how motivated the North Carolina Tar Heels will be to participate in Duke's Mayo Bowl. They had their sights set higher than this, and they've been hit hard by opt outs, including star quarterback Drake Maye. The West Virginia Mountaineers on the other hand couldn't be happier to be here and I think they'll get the win and cover.   

4* PLAY ON WEST VIRGINIA. 

MIKE'S 4* GUARANTEED RATE BOWL BOOKIE BREAKER

I like the UNLV Rebels to cover the spread against Kansas in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl on Tuesday.

UNLV has been undervalued by the oddsmakers and bettors all season, going 10-3 ATS while covering the spread by an average of 7.3 points.

The Rebels lost some momentum down the stretch but I have no doubt they'll show up again here in their first bowl appearance since the 2013 season. 

4* PLAY ON UNLV. 

MIKE'S 4* RAVENS/NINERS NFL XMAS DAY TOP PLAY

The San Francisco 49ers have been steamrolling their opponents in recent games, but here they'll face a Baltimore team that has been almost equally hot. The Ravens are usually money as underdogs (19-5-3 ATS in their last 27 games as an underdog), and I think the Niners will find it difficult to get separation. 

4* PLAY ON THE RAVENS. 

5* MAX BET ALERT: BILLS/CHARGERS AFC GAME OF THE YEAR

This looks like a good spot to back the Los Angeles Chargers to bounce back with a respectable outing after being humiliated by the Raiders in Las Vegas last Thursday. The Buffalo Bills are in a potential flat spot following marquee wins over Kansas City and Dallas. 

The Chargers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as an underdog of 10.5 or greater. The Bills are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as a favorite of 10.5 or greater.

5* PLAY ON THE CHARGERS. 

MIKE'S 4* COWBOYS/BILLS NFL SUNDAY TOP PLAY

This looks like a good spot to fade the Dallas Cowboys following five straight wins, including a 33-13 win over their rivals the Philadelphia Eagles last week. Dallas is 10-3 on the season, but only 3-3 on the road. The Cowboys are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as a road underdog and 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points.

The Buffalo Bills are only 7-6 on the season and in second place in the division and will most likely have to win out to catch the first-place Miami Dolphins. Desperation breeds motivation and I think we'll see a hyper-focused Bills team beat Dallas. 

4* PLAY ON THE BUFFALO BILLS. 

MIKE'S 5* BRONCOS/LIONS NFL GAME OF THE MONTH

This looks like a great spot to fade the Denver Broncos who have been playing over their heads lately, winning six of their last seven games outright, with three wins as underdogs.

The Detroit Lions meanwhile are getting no respect following a humiliating 28-13 loss to the Bears in Chicago, but they are 14-5 ATS in their last 19 home games and 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.

5* PLAY ON THE LIONS. 

MIKE'S 4* CHARGERS/RAIDERS NFL TOP PLAY

The Chargers will have to do without injured starting QB Justin Herbert for the rest of the season, but I think the rest of the team will rally behind QB Easton Stick who will make his first NFL start despite five seasons with the team.

The Raiders have QB issues of their own as they've averaged just 11.5 points over their last four games with rookie Aidan O'Connell quarterbacking the team. We might see Jimmy Garoppolo back under center for Vegas here, but I still think the Chargers can keep this close. 

The Chargers are 40-18-4 ATS in their last 62 games as a road underdog and 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 games as an underdog of 3.5-10.0. The Raiders are 7-19 ATS in their last 26 games as a favorite of 3.5-10.0 and 5-15-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.

4* PLAY ON THE CHARGERS. 

MIKE'S 5* SEAHAWKS/NINERS NFL GAME OF THE WEEK

This looks like a potential flat spot for the San Francisco 49ers who are riding a four-game winning streak and defeated the Eagles 42-19 in Philadelphia last week.

I would not be surprised if they struggle to bring full focus for this game, especially after winning 31-13 in Seattle on Nov 23, and even if they do, this is a lot of points to cover. 

The Niners have all but clinched the division while Seattle's season is on the line.

5* PLAY ON THE SEAHAWKS.  

MIKE'S 5* NINERS/EAGLES NFL GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET

The Philadelphia Eagles will play an elite opponent for a fourth straight game following wins over Dallas, Kansas City and Buffalo. Now they'll run into a San Francisco team that has answered a three-game losing streak with three wins.

I think the Eagles are due for a letdown game, and you can't play anything but your absolute best to keep up with this Niners team. 

The 49ers are 15-6 ATS in their last 21 games as a favorite. The 49ers are 21-6 ATS in their last 27 vs. NFC. The 49ers are 7-2 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.

The Eagles are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games as a home underdog of 0.5-3.0.

5* PLAY ON SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS. 

MIKE'S 5* ACC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME OF THE YEAR

The Louisville Cardinals are coming off a disappointing loss as a home favorite against Kentucky, their second loss for the season.

The Florida State Seminioles are undefeated 12-0, but they have to rely on backup QB Tate Rodemaker who completed only 12-of-25 passes for 134 yards in last week's 24-15 win at Florida.

FSU might have to lean on their running game here, but note that Louisville is holding opponents to 96.8 rushing yards per game (12th) and 3.3 yards per carry (15th). 

5* PLAY ON LOUISVILLE CARDINALS. 

MIKE'S 4* SEAHAWKS/COWBOYS NFL TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Dallas Cowboys have won three straight games in blowout fashion since a 28-23 loss to the Eagles in Philly on Nov 15.

Since then, they've defeated the Giants 49-17, the Panthers 33-10, and most recently the Commanders 45-10 on Thanksgiving. Tonight they'll face a Seattle team that took a 31-13 loss to the Niners at home last Sunday.

There's no need to overthink this. Give me the scorching hot Cowboys on extra rest. 

4* PLAY ON DALLAS COWBOYS. 

MIKE'S 5* BILLS/EAGLES NFL GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET

The Buffalo Bills can not be too pleased about their 6-5 record, but they're coming off a 32-6 win over the Jets and I think everyone would agree that they are a better team than their record would suggest. 

The Philadelphia Eagles are in a potential letdown spot after defeating the Chiefs at Arrowhead Monday night. They're riding a four-game winning streak which includes marquee wins over Miami, Dallas, and the aforementioned Kansas City, but it's really difficult to sustain that level of play extended amount of time, even for a top team. They're due to come out flat eventually, and I'll gladly take the points on the Bills in this game. 

The Eagles are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when playing on Sunday following a Monday night game and 1-3-2 ATS in their last 6 games following an ATS win.

5* PLAY ON BUFFALO BILLS.

MIKE'S 5* CLEMSON/SOUTH CAROLINA CFB GAME OF THE MONTH

The Clemson Tigers have had a disappointing season but they've stepped up their game again in recent weeks, coming off convincing wins over Notre Dame, Georgia Tech, and North Carolina. 

The South Carolina Gamecocks are also riding a three-game winning streak, but I don't see how they can keep up with the Tigers the way they're playing right now. Gamecocks QB Spencer Rattler has been playing well, but this Clemson defense is a huge step up in competition compared to what he's faced lately. 

This is also a revenge game for Clemson after a 31-30 home loss to their rival in the last meeting on November 26, 2022. 

5* PLAY ON CLEMSON TIGERS. 

MIKE'S 5* PACKERS/LIONS NFL GAME OF THE WEEK

The Green Bay Packers are coming off an upset win over the Chargers, but I think they'll lose big here in Detroit on Thanksgiving.

The Packers are far from healthy, and they'll face a Lions team that is on a roll with seven wins while going 6-2 ATS in its last eight games, including a 34-20 win at Lambeau Field back in late September.

The Lions did not cover in last week's 31-26 win over the Bears but note that the Lions are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games following an ATS loss.

5* PLAY ON DETROIT LIONS. 

MIKE'S 5* UCF/TEXAS TECH CFB GAME OF THE MONTH

The UCF Knights (5-5 SU, 4-6 ATS) will visit the Texas Tech Red Raiders (5-5 SU, 5-5 ATS) Saturday. The Red Raiders are a short home favorite, and I like them to get the cover. 

UCF is in a potential flat spot following a 45-3 rout as a short underdog against Oklahoma State. Texas Tech is also coming off an upset, a last-minute field goal 16-13 win as a 3.5-point underdog at Kansas, but they had to stay sharp throughout the game. 

UCF has the superior offense, but Texas Tech has a capable offense as well and its defense looked really good against the Jayhawks. I'll back the better defense in this matchup. 

5* PLAY ON TEXAS TECH.

MIKE'S 5* BENGALS/RAVENS NFL GAME OF THE WEEK

The Cincinnati Bengals are coming off a 30-27 loss to Houston, but that did not come as a surprise to me who predicted that they would have a letdown game following four straight wins SU and ATS.

I expect the Bengals to come out fully focused again for this divisional matchup against Baltimore who also saw a four-game winning streak end last week, with a 33-31 loss to Cleveland.

These are two very evenly matched teams in my opinion, and I would not be surprised to see this game come down to a last-drive field goal. Let's take the points on the underdog. 

5* PLAY ON CINCINNATI BENGALS. 

MIKE'S 4* WEDNESDAY NIGHT CFB PLAY OF THE DAY

The Bobcats (7-3 SU, 5-5 ATS) are coming off a 20-10 win in Buffalo while CMU took a 38-28 loss on the road at Western Michigan in its last game. 

I like the Central Michigan Chippewas (5-5 SU, 3-7 ATS) to get the cover as an underdog in Ohio Wednesday night.

While the Bobcats are superior on both sides of the ball, they're quite limited on offense if quarterback Kurtis Rourke is not on his game.

CMU is 1-5 ATS in its last six games which makes them very unattractive in the eyes of the casual bettor, but that's where we as sharp bettors can find value. 

4* PLAY ON CENTRAL MICHIGAN. 

MIKE'S 5* CFB GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET

This looks like a good spot to fade the Oklahoma State Cowboys (7-2 SU, 8-3 ATS) following five straight wins straight up and against the spread. They won four of those games as underdogs, and it's so difficult to play at that level for multiple games in a row. In their last game, they upset Oklahoma 27-24 while the UCF Knights (4-5 SU, 3-6 ATS) snapped a five-game skid with a 28-26 win in Cincinnati last week. I'll take the points. 

5* PLAY ON UCF KNIGHTS. 

5* MAX BET: MIKE'S DOLPHINS/CHIEFS NFL GAME OF THE MONTH

This looks like a fantastic spot to back the Kansas City Chiefs to bounce back from a humbling 24-9 loss at Denver. They had won six consecutive games before that setback, and here they'll get the opportunity to showcase their talent to a whole new crowd at Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt, Germany.

The Miami Dolphins are 6-2 straight up and against the spread, but they were completely outmatched the two times they faced quality opponents in Buffalo and Philadelphia.

The Chiefs are the reigning champs, and still the team to beat IMO.

Since the start of last season, the Chiefs are 11-2 SU and 9-4 ATS off an ATS loss and 4-0 SU and 3-1 ATS off a straight up loss. 

5* PLAY ON KANSAS CITY CHIEFS. 

5* BEST BET: MIKE'S CAL/OREGON CFB GAME OF THE WEEK

This looks like a good spot to fade the Oregon Ducks who are 7-1 straight up and against the spread. The betting market will adjust, and here they're in a potential letdown spot after routing the Utes in Utah 35-6 as a 6.5-point favorite last week. 

The California Golden Bears put up a season-high 49 points in a tight loss as a 10-point underdog to USC last week. They're only 3-5 SU and ATS, but I think they can have success with their run-game against the Ducks, which will also shorten the game and make taking the points even more attractive.

5* PLAY ON CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS. 

5* GAME OF THE YEAR - MIKE'S BENGALS/NINERS NFL BEST BET

The San Francisco 49ers have hit a bit of a slump, coming off back-to-back road losses at Cleveland and Minnesota. QB Brock Purdy is doubtful and missed practice on Wednesday while in the NFL's concussion protocol. There's a significant drop off to backup QB Sam Darnold, and here the Niners will face a Bengals team that is coming off its bye week and has played a lot better as Joe Burrows is getting close to full health. I have the Niners as the better team, but the spot favors Cincy, and we're spotted more than a field goal. 

5* PLAY ON CINCINNATI BENGALS. 

MIKE'S 5* ACC GAME OF THE YEAR MAX BET

NC State is 4-3 SU but only 1-5-1 ATS on the season, but I think we'll see max effort from the Wolfpack here as they're coming off their bye.

The Wolfpack took a 24-3 beating at Duke in their last game, but at least they're coming into this game well-rested after a week off, unlike Clemson who will be on the road for a second straight week after a double-overtime loss at Miami-Florida last weekend.

Much like the Wolfpack, the Tigers have struggled against the spread as they're heading into the weekend 4-3 SU and 2-5 ATS. 

5* PLAY ON NC STATE WOLFPACK. 

4* TOP PLAY: MIKE'S CHARGERS/CHIEFS NFL GAME OF THE WEEK

The Kansas City Chiefs are 5-1 SU and 4-2 ATS on the season, but this is a team that usually struggles to cover.

Over the last three seasons, the Chiefs are 0-7 ATS as a home favorite of 3.5 to 7 points and the Chargers are 10-4 ATS as an underdog last three seasons.

The Chargers are 2-3 SU and 1-3-1 ATS on the season and that is one reason why the betting market is undervaluing the Chargers in this spot. 

4* PLAY ON LOS ANGELES CHARGERS. 

5* BEST BET: MIKE'S BAYLOR/CINCINNATI CFB GAME OF THE MONTH

The Cincinnati Bearcats will be looking to end an ugly 0-4 SU and ATS skid. They lost 30-10 as a 3.5-point home favorite against Iowa State last week, but I think they'll have more success here against a Baylor team that took a 39-14 loss to Texas Tech before heading into their bye week.

Cincinnati is averaging only 26.7 points per game (81st), but it ranks 29th with 444.0 yards of total offense per game and 17th with 202.7 rushing yards per game, so it should only be a matter of time before they start putting more points on the board.

The Bears have struggled to stop the run all season and I expect to see the Bearcats bounce back with a big outing here after struggling against Iowa State's defense. 

5* PLAY ON CINCINNATI BEARCATS. 

4* TOP PLAY - MIKE'S COLTS/JAGS GAME OF THE WEEK

The Jacksonville Jaguars return home from two weeks across the pond and off an upset win over the Bills. The travel could become an issue for Jacksonville against a Colts team that has won three of its last four games outright. Gardner Minshew will quarterback Indianapolis, but I'm not sure he's that much of a downgrade from injured Anthony Richardson.

Over the last three seasons, the Colts are 14-10 ATS as an underdog while the Jags are 3-7 ATS as favorites (0-4 ATS as favorites of 3.5 to 7 points). 

4* PLAY ON INDIANAPOLIS COLTS. 

4* TOP PLAY - FAU/USF CFB GAME OF THE WEEK

The Florida Atlantic Owls are 2-3 SU and 1-3-1 ATS on the season, 0-2 SU and 1-1 ATS on the road. The USF Bulls are 3-3 SU and ATS, 2-1 SU and ATS at home.

I like South Florida to bounce back from a disappointing 56-35 loss to the UAB Blazers. 

The Bulls can hold their own when on the ball, and while their defense has been an issue, here they'll face an FIU team that has scored 10, 14, 17 and 20 points through its last four games. 

FAU is coming off a 20-17 win over Tulsa. Over the last three seasons, FAU is 1-6 ATS off a win against a conference rivals. The Bulls are 9-4 ATS off a loss to a conference rival. 

4* PLAY ON SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS. 

4* TOP PLAY - Mike's Ravens/Steelers NFL Game of the Week

This looks like a great spot to back the Steelers to bounce back from a disappointing 30-6 loss as a 3-point favorite at Houston. The Steelers are not good as favorites, but Mike Tomlin knows how to get his squad fired up as underdogs, especially when it comes to divisional games. Since the start of the 2021 season, the Steelers are 6-3 ATS as underdogs against division opponents. 

The Ravens meanwhile are in a potential flat spot following a 28-3 rout of the Browns in Cleveland. Since the start of the 2021 season, the Ravens are 9-17 ATS as favorites and 1-4 ATS off a win against a divisional rival. 

4* play on the Steelers. 

4* BIG BET - Mike's Washington State/UCLA CFB Game of the Week

The Washington State Cougars are 4-0 SU and 3-1 ATS while UCLA is 3-1 SU and 2-2 ATS.

UCLA opened the season with three straight wins but took a 14-7 loss at Utah two weeks ago before heading into its bye week. Washington State is also coming off its bye after winning 38-35 win against then-No. 14 Oregon State on Sept. 23.

Washington State quarterback Cameron Ward has been one of the best QBs in the nation, averaging 348.5 yards per game and coming into this week with 13 TDs against 0 INTs.

Over the last three seasons, the Cougars are 8-3 ATS on the road and 14-5 ATS against conference opponents. 

4* play on Washington State. 

5* NFL MAX BET - Mike's Ravens/Browns Game of the Month

The Ravens took a 22-19 OT loss to the Colts last week, and they're heading to Cleveland with a banged-up squad. Here they'll face a Cleveland team boasting arguably the best defense in the league.

The Browns have only allowed six points in their two home wins this season, and while I'm not completely sold on their QB Deshaun Watson, the team is very good at moving the ball on the ground (4th in rushing yards per game). 

5* MAX BET on the Browns. 

MAX BET ALERT - Mike's 5* Eagles/Bucs NFL Game of the Month

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have proven to be a lot harder to defeat than most predicted. They've opened the season with wins over Minnesota and Chicago, and while tonight's opponent will be a much tougher test, I still like the Bucs to keep it within the number. 

The Eagles have defeated the Pats by five points and Minnesota by six points, but they have allowed 326 passing yards per game and 5.7 yards per play overall (29th). 

Bucs QB Baker Mayfield is playing with a lot of confidence and averages 7.2passing yards per attempt. 

5* MAX BET on the Bucs. 

Mike's 4* Patriots/Jets NFL Game of the Week TOP PLAY

The Patriots are in big need of a win following home losses in one-score affairs against Philadelphia and Miami, and I like the Pats here against a Jets team they've dominated in recent seasons. The Jets were supposed to be the better team this year, but that was with Aaron Rodgers under center, not Zach Wilson.

Bill Belichick won't start the season 0-3, and if the Pats win they're more likely than not to cover the spread. We can also note that the Pats are 3-0 ATS as a road favorite of three points or less over the last three seasons, while the Jets are 12-18 ATS as an underdog.

4* TOP PLAY on the Patriots. 

Mike's 4* BYU/Kansas CFB Game of the Week TOP PLAY

This looks like a potential flat spot for BYU following their 38-31 upset win at Arkansas last week. Now they're on the road at Kansas who will be looking to bounce back from a lackluster 31-24 win as a four-touchdown favorite at Nevada.

The Cougars left everything on the field in last week's comeback win, and I don't think they have the energy to keep it close through four quarters here. 

4* TOP PLAY on Kansas. 

Mike's 4* Giants/Niners T.N.F. TOP PLAY

The Giants got stomped by Dallas in Week 1, and they needed a 17-0 fourth quarter to scrape by a weak Arizona team in Week 2. Here they'll have to do without star RB Saquon Barkley who left the win against Arizona early with an ankle injury, and I just don't see how the Giants will be able to keep up with a Niners team that is superior on both sides of the ball. 

The Niners are 2-0 on the season after winning 30-7 at Pittsburgh in Week 1 and 30-23 at LA Rams in Week 2. Two dominant performances, and their Week 2 win could've/should've been bigger. I expect the 49ers to rout their opponent here in their home opener. 

Bet this TOP PLAY on the 49ers with 4% of your bankroll. 

Mike's 4* Ravens/Bengals NFL Game of the Week TOP PLAY

The Bengals were held to three points and 142 yards of total offense in their Week 1 matchup with Cleveland. QB Joe Burrow suffered a calf injury during training camp that made him miss one month of the preseason, and he looked completely off. Here he'll face a solid Baltimore team that is coming off a 25-9 win over the Texans. 

Since the start of the 2019 season, the Ravens are 13-3-1 ATS as underdogs. 

Bet this TOP PLAY on the RAVENS with 4% of your bankroll. 

Mike's 4* North Texas/LA Tech CFB Game of the Week TOP PLAY

North Texas is 0-2 SU and ATS on the season after first losing as an underdog to California followed by a 46-39 loss as an 11.5-point favorite at Florida International.

The Bulldogs meanwhile have won two of their first three games and both of their home games.

The Mean Green have allowed 290 rushing yards per game, and Louisiana Tech just put up 367 yards on the ground (9.7 yards per carry) in a 51-21 win over Northwestern State.

The Bulldogs gave up 38 points in a loss at SMU, but they've played well defensively as favorites. 

Bet this TOP PLAY on Louisiana Tech with 4% of your bankroll. 

Mike's 4* Vikings/Eagles ATS TOP PLAY of the Day

The Vikings do not have the defense to compete with Philly, but they have the weapons on the offensive side of the ball. Turnovers and penalties hurt them badly in Week 1 against the Bucs, but I think we'll see a much better Vikings offense in this one. The Vikings will also have a chip on their shoulder after losing to Tampa Bay as a big favorite, and divisional matchups are never a gimme. Additionally, the Eagles have been hit with injuries on defense. 

Bet this TOP PLAY on the Vikings with 4% of your bankroll. 

4* South Alabama/Tulane CFB Top Play of the Day

Last year, South Alabama went 10-3 SU and 7-6 ATS while Tulane went 12-2 SU and ATS. The Jaguars had one of the best offenses in the country last season. They bring back a lot of experience and come into the season as favorites to win the Sun Belt conference. Tulane has seen more turnover and I think South Alabama will keep this close. 

Bet this TOP PLAY on South Alabama with 4% of your bankroll. 

10* BENGALS/BILLS NFL PLAY OF THE DAY

Buffalo might be the best team in the AFC, but this is a lot of points to give to a team as talented as the Bengals. Buffalo QB Josh Allen has been inconsistent lately. Sure, he has thrown 12 touchdown passes over the last four games, but also five interceptions in the last three. For the season, the Bills rank 31st in the NFL with 1.8 giveaways per game while Cincy ranks 8th with 1.5 takeaways per game. 

Bengals are 12-3-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Bills are 1-5 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.

10* PLAY ON CINCINNATI BENGALS. 

10* TCU/GEORGIA NATTY CHAMPIONSHIP MAX BET

TCU has had a magical season, but the Cinderella story ends here.

While they managed to beat Michigan in the semi-finals, they gave up 45 points in the process and I don't see how they can keep up with this Georgia team that is superior at just about everything, and also has experience on its side.

Sure, Georgia gave up 41 points to Ohio State, but that was a one-off game for a defense that is one of the best in the nation. Georgia will score 40+, and I doubt TCU will get more than 20. This will no doubt be a lopsided affair. Bulldogs by 20+. 

10* PLAY ON GEORGIA BULLDOGS. 

10* NFL GAME OF THE MONTH - RAMS/SEAHAWKS MAX BET

The Rams are banged up but still battling. They have lost eight of their last 10 games straight up, but they are 4-2 ATS in their last six and I think we'll get an honest effort from them here against a Seattle team that needs a win to maintain their hopes earning a wild-card spot. Seattle is not fully healthy either, and its top three running backs all missed practice time this week. 

Seahawks are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games overall. Seahawks are 7-16 ATS in their last 23 games following a straight up win.

10* PLAY ON LA RAMS. 

NFL GAME OF THE WEEK - 10* BIG BET ALERT

Deshaun Watson's return from suspension has not had nearly the positive impact that the Browns would've hoped for. They've been held to 10, 13, and 10 points over their last three games and here they'll face a Washington team that ranks fourth in the NFL for total defense.

Washington gave up 37 points at the Niners last week, but they were only marginally outgained.

The Browns are eliminated from the playoffs while the Commanders must win to keep their playoff hopes alive. I don't care whether Taylor Heinicke or Carson Wentz quarterbacks the Commanders, their defense, and their running game should get them the win and cover. 

10* PLAY ON WASHINGTON COMMANDERS. 

10* NFL GAME OF THE WEEK - GIANTS/VIKES BEST BET

Last week, Minnesota came back from a 33-0 deficit to beat the Colts and win yet another one-score game. The Giants are coming off a 20-12 win at Washington and are coming into this game holding the No. 6 spot in the NFC. The Vikes have clinched a playoff spot, and while they might find a way to win this one outright, I like the Giants to cover. 

Giants are 6-2 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Vikings are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 vs. NFC.

10* PLAY ON NEW YORK GIANTS. 

10* COWBOYS/JAGS NFL TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

This looks like a potential flat spot for the Cowboys following four straight wins and with the Eagles on deck next week. The Jags are only 5-8 on the season but can still win the division. so they'll show up. The Cowboys are relying on their running game to move the ball rather than their passing game but the Jags run defense is decent and I think they'll keep this close. 

10* PLAY ON JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS. 

NFL GAME OF THE YEAR - 10* NON CONFERENCE BEST BET ATS

The Vikings are 10-3 on the season, but they've been fairly lucky being on the right side in several one-score games and here they'll face Colts team that will be looking to pick up the pieces following a 54-19 loss at Dallas two weeks ago. They kept it close until getting outscored 33-0 in the final period, and they've had extra time to prepare for this one. 

Colts are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game. Vikings are 3-9 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Colts are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.

10* PLAY ON INDIANAPOLIS COLTS. 

10* NFC GAME OF THE MONTH ATS - PANTHERS/SEAHAWKS BEST BET

The Seahawks are 0-3 ATS in their last three games and failed to cover the last two as favorites. They won by only four points against the extremely banged up LA Rams and now they'll face a Panthers team that has been playing well lately, going 5-1 ATS in their last six games.

The Panthers defense has been playing at a very high level, and I do not see the Seahawks pulling away. 

10* PLAY ON CAROLINA PANTHERS. 

10* RAIDERS/RAMS T.N.F. TOP PLAY

The Rams will need to keep relying on their backups at many positions as the injuries are mounting up. Still, that was the case last week as well when they lost by only four points as a seven-point underdog to Seattle last week, and I think they can keep it close here as well against a Raiders team that is in a potential flat spot following three straight wins, two as underdogs. Raiders are 3-11 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.

10* PLAY ON LA RAMS. 

10*AAC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME BEST BET

This is a HUGE game for Tulane who will play in its first American Athletic Conference title game ever. UCF won the regular season meetinsg, but that just makes me like Tulane here due to the revenge factor and UFC quarterback John Rhys Plumlee left last Saturday's game with a hamstring injury, 

The Green Wave are 7-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. The Knights are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.

10* PLAY ON TULANE GREEN WAVE. 

BILLS/PATS T.N.F 10* TOP PLAY

The Bills are 1-4 ATS in their last five games and here they'll face a Pats team that has played well in recent weeks. The Patriots have had this game circled since the schedule came out as they look to avenge last a 47-17 loss to the Bills in last season's playoffs. The Pats are not putting up a ton of points, but they are well coached and their defense rarely lets them down. 

10* PLAY ON NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS.