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With Arizona 5-0, they are one of the hottest teams in the league, but they still head into Cleveland at +3.5. This game is going to come down to offensive threats. Browns head into this game 1st in the league in rushing at 187 yards per game. QB Baker Mayfield relies heavily on this to open things up. He has only thrown 4 TD’s this season, all to different receivers. However, his primary receiver in Jarvis Landry is still out, Nick Chubb is ruled out, and Kareem Hunt is very questionable. On the other side of the ball Kyler Murray has 13 total TD’s/ 4 INT’s and has been a duel threat, efficient QB on offense. The Cardinals put up 30 ppg, and with a defense that gave up 47 points to the Chargers last week, don't count on them to keep up with the Cardinals as well.

$250| ARI +147 $100| Under 49.5

Even with OK St. unbeaten, Texas is at home as the -4 point favorite. Of course, Texas has the #1 running back in Bijan Robinson. He has 125 att, 789 yards, and 10 TD’s. Even QB Casey Thompson is showing explosiveness, with multiple 5 TD-games after a shootout loss to Oklahoma. The problem with Texas is that they let everyone score and they can't stop the run.. On defense they have given up 29 ppg, 441 total yards, and teams are averaging 200 yards a game on the ground. This one clearly has the makings of Texas being in another shootout. The edge goes to Ok St. in this matchup. Their defense is stout against the run., allowing only 91 yards per game as well as only giving up 19 ppg. Fully expect a high scoring game where OK St. will key in on the run and turn Texas one-dimensional in 3 and long situations, forcing Casey Thompson into uncomfortable throws.

$250| OK St.+160 $100| Over 60

The Bulldogs have the #1 ranked defense through the first 6 weeks and both teams come into the game at 6-0. They are the favorite by -21.5 to Kentucky, but this SEC matchup will be much closer than that. Coming off the momentum of last week's win against LSU 42-21, Kentucky's offense is clicking just enough to make it a game. QB Will Levis had 5 total TD’s (2 rushing) and went 14 for 17 in an efficient offensive game. However, Georgia has given up just over 5 points per game, and about 203 yards of total offense for opposing teams. Their defense also has averaged 66 yards per game on the ground. Kentucky will look to establish RB Chris Rodriguez Jr. to open up opportunities over the top to Wan’Dale Robinson. Rodriguez Jr. had 147 yards, averaging 9 yards/ carry but that type of success won't come easy against the Bulldogs defense. Still without Josh Ali, both Rodriguez and Robinson will have to step up big.

$250| Kentuck +1000 $100| Over 44.5

The Bengals face the 0-5 Lions in Detroit as a -3.5 favorite. Surprising considering the depth, talent, and the trends of both teams. The Bengals offense will have Burrow and his trio of receivers in Chase, Boyd, and Higgins, while the Lions have Hockenson and St. Brown as passing targets. However, Burrow is posting a 11 TD/ 6 INT ratio, and with the exception of week 3 against the Steelers, every game has been decided by 3 points. But in Detroit, he will have plenty of chances to make big plays. The Lions give up 26 points/ game. And on offense, their lack of depth at WR even has them using Swift in the passing game, and his recent groin injury had forced the Lions to use him on a limited basis. The consistency of the Bengals defense has been impressive and only average giving up 18 points/ game, 101 yards rushing, and 250 yards passing. The Lions won't have the talent on the field to keep up with the Bengals offense.

$250| CIN -180 $100| Over 47.5

The Dolphins go against Jacksonville as the favorite at -3.5. The Jaguars are 0-5 and have a good chance to catch their first win against the Dolphins in London. Both teams are struggling with injuries at the skill positions. Chark still remains to be out for the Jaguars and Brissett is going into this game banged up. Also with the traveling to London for both teams will lead to a low scoring game. Both teams will look to incorporate the running backs into the game plan. James Robinson is coming off an impressive game against the Titans where he ran for 149 yards, and 1TD off of 18 carries. As for Gaskin, the Dolphins fed him through the air for 10 re, 74 yards, and 2 TD’s. With Gaskin, Gesicki, and Waddle as options, the lack of weapons the Jaguars have in the passing game won’t allow them to get their offense going.

$250| MIA -175 $100| Under 47

Oregon is 4-1, and hosting Cal this week as the favorite at -13.5. Coming off an OT loss to Stanford, QB Anthony Brown went 14 for 26 only throwing for 186 yards. The unimpressive night was balanced out by rushing for 2 TD’s from Brown. Fortunately for Oregon, Cal gives up 119 yards/ game and 281 yards through the air. Even though Oregon emphasizes the running game on offense Brown will see success throwing the ball. For Cal, Chase Garber has thrown an interception in every game this year, except week 2 against TCU. Even with this, the Ducks defense gives up 275 passing yards per game and Garber has shown the ability to tuck and run when in the red zone. He had 68 yards and a score on 4 attempts on the ground. Also, the skill positions on the outside are why Cal will upset and win this game. Kekoa Crawford comes back from injury Trevon Clark is a big receiver that will have a big game against a small Oregon secondary.

$100| Cal +430

With the surprising loss last week on a game-winning field goal to Texas A&M, Bama looks to bounce back against Miss. St. Bama will get the win, but winning by the spread of 17.25 they currently sit at, might be an overreach. The problem for them has been surprisingly on the defensive side of the ball. And from giving up 29 to Florida, 21 to Ole Miss, and 41 to Texas A&M, Bama will win but not by 17. For Miss St, they are 3-2 and QB Will Rogers is executing the offense to perfection. On the year he has 14 TD’s/ 2 INT’s and threw for over 400 yards last week. He does a great job of checking the ball down to his backfield in the flats and letting them get yards in open space. RB’s Marks, and Johnson should see the ball frequently, with WR Makai Polk as Miss St, #1 option downfield. Expect a close game with Bama edging this one out.

$100| Mis st.+618

Memphis is favorite at home to Navy Friday. Expect Memphis to win by more than the 10.5 point margin they’re set at. QB Seth Henigan has 1938 yards, 14 TD’s, and 3 INT’s on the year. In last week's loss to Tulsa, Henigan went 34-57 throwing for 463 yards. His turnover problem with 2 INT’s and a lost fumble is what led to the close loss to Tulsa. The difference is that Navy’s defense can't stop anyone. They have given up 32 points/game, along with 234 passing yards and 126 rushing yards. For Memphis, once establishing Brandon Thomas on the ground, who has 6.2 yards/ carry and 586 yards on the year, will be crucial in opening up big play opportunities to WR Calvin Austin. Leading the team in TD’s, he is there #1 threat on offense, and is an explosive player that won't be matched in this game. He’ll expand heavily on his 48 rec, 837 yards, 8 TD year against Navy.

$500| Mem -400 $500| Over 56

The Bucs are favorite on the road in Philly Thursday night at -7, They are 4-1 and at this point in the season, Tom Brady is putting up MVP numbers. Throwing 1767 yards, 15 TD’s and only 2 INT’s. Gronk looks to be out in this matchup, so expect Mike Evans to continue to showout. Last 2 games, Evans has 13 receptions, 188 yards and 2 TD’s from 22 targets. The Bucs defense is #1 against the run (45 yards/ game), while they are #32 against the pass (314 yards/ game). For Philly, Jalen Hurts is getting increasingly comfortable. With 2 TD’s on the ground last week in a 21-18 win vs. the Panthers, he’s finding different ways to be successful. With Goedert out (COVID), and an emphasis to move the ball through the air to keep up with Tom Brady, Ertz and Smith will be productive in attacking the Bucs secondary. The Eagles will make it a game that becomes a shootout.

$250| PHI +245 $100 | Over 52.5

Clemson comes into Syracuse with the 3rd ranked defense and the favorite at -14 in this matchup. Even with being 3-2, Clemson's defense has only allowed 12.2 points/ game, ranking 9th in the nation. However, they have given up 104 yards/game on the ground. And their efficiency on the offensive end has been disappointing. QB DJ Uiagalelei has only thrown 793 yards, 3 TD’s and 3 INT’s and with the lack of continuity due to injuries at the skill positions, they won't separate from Syracuse by more than 2 TD’s. Syracuse’s focal point on offense is their rushing attack in the backfield and dual-threat QB Garrett Shrader. Shrader has thrown 627 yards, 4 TD’s and 2 INT’s. Clemson will struggle with his ability to run the ball and move the chains. He has 75 attempts and 412 yards through the ground. Syracuse will control time of possession through the run and potentially steal one here at home.

$250| Syracu +443 $500| Over 45

Even though it was the Falcons last week, Taylor Heinicke was very impressive in the win. He went 23 for 33 with 3 TD’s and 290 yards. More so, he added 43 yards to the ground game and threw 0 INT;s. Thus far, he has shown a level of resilience and a sense of urgency that the offense needs. Whether it's a key 3rd down conversion, or scrambling to pick up the first down. Heinicke is what Washington needs. With RB Gibson, TE Thomas, and WR D. Brown all out for Washington, Terry McLaurin, Curtis Samuel and J.D. Mckissic will lead the way with heavy workloads. The Saints are in a similar situation when it comes to injuries. Michael Thomas, Tre’Quan Smith, and Wil Lutz wont play Sunday. Even though Washington gives up 30.5 points per game, Jameis won't have time in the pocket or the weapons to move the ball downfield. I look for them to upset the Saints in a high scoring game where the Saints are Favorite at -2.5.

$250| WFT +125 $500| Over 43.5

The Dolphins go into Tampa Bay as a 10 point underdog. With the loss of key injuries for Miami, the bucs should be more of a favorite. Jacoby Brissett will be lined up at QB for the Dolphins. Last week he went 20-30, 199 yards with 2 TD’s. And his success from throwing the ball was overshadowed by his fumbles on the ground. Even if DeVante Parker plays; He, Gesicki and Waddle will not keep up with an overpowering Bucs offense. Despite his veteran skillset, Brissett simply lacks the continuity with his receivers to keep up with the Buccaneers. WR Mike Evans is starting to see more action from Brady also. He has 15 receptions from 22 targets in the last 2 weeks. With Gronk still out, look for Evans to have major success against a Dolphins secondary who loves to give up points. They give up 26 points per game while the Buccaneers average 27.5 points per game.

$500| TB -470

The Packers go into Cincinnati as the favorite at -3. Even being banged up, RB Aaron Jones averages 14 rushing attempts per game and just over 50 yards per game. It doesn't seem like much, but he gets it in the red-zone frequently and is used in setting up 2nd and short and 3rd and short opportunities. His production will be key in keeping the Bengals defensive-line off balance (11 sacks), and opening up explosive plays for Aaron Rodgers and his receivers. Davante Adams avgs 93 yards per game and 11 targets per game and will have multiple touchdowns without his co-starter Marquez Valdes-Scantling, who is on IR this week. For the Bengals, Joe Mixon is limited and their offense will look to have success through the air. It will be a shootout. Jamar Chase and Tyler Boyd both had 9 targets and with Higgins coming back, Joe Burrow has options. Coming off a confident building win against Jacksonville where he went 25 for 32 and 348 yards, the Bengals will win this too.

$250 | +130 $100| Over 50.5

This divisional matchup has the Cowboys favored by 7 at home. Elliot is expected to play despite the bum knee and at least it adds something to that newly developed dynamic backfield between him and Tony Pollard. Dak Prescott seems to be making all the right reads on offense as well. While only throwing 22 passes last week, he efficiently marched down the field for 4 touchdowns. Also, with the injury prone Cooper this year, TE Dalton Shultz has created a rapport with Prescott and carved out a role on offense. He became Daks #1 option in a new “run focus” offense. In the last two weeks he has 15 targets, 12 receptions, 138 yards, and 3 TD’s. For the Giants, they are easing Saquon Barkley back into the mix but don't want to rely on the running game for his sake, but the loss of receivers Slayton and Shephard will force them to do so. The Cowboys arguably have the fastest linebacking core and with facing a one-dimensional offense, they will win this game by multiple scores

$100 | DAL -314

Carolina is on upset watch in this weekend's matchup against the Eagles. They are only a favorite at home by -3.. That's because the eagles are 1-3 and the game is @ Carolina. However Jalen Hurts confidence is growing week by week, throwing in back-to-back 300+ yard games. I understand they were playing from behind in most situations but Smith, Goedert, and Ertz are all able to separate from defenders. There is a major upside for this Eagles offense. I didn't even mention Sanders and Gainwell in the backfield. This game will come down to options and depth at the skill positions. Just as I pointed out their flaws in the secondary last week against Dallas, the Eagles resemble the same on the outsides. As of right now, McCafrey is all set to suit up. And McCaffrey and Moore plus an overrated defense won't be enough to keep up with the Eagles offense.

$100| PHI +140 $100| Over 45

The Jets grabbed their first win last week against a disappointing Titans team. They go on the road to Atlanta with the last place ranked offense as an underdog at +3. Expect an upset in this one. The result of the Jets beating the Titans was the comeback of Jamison Crowder. Crowder is skilled enough to open up the passing attack, and take pressure off of Corey Davis. And early preseason showed us the Wilson-Crowder connection will be talked about soon. Defenses will now have to expand the game plan outside of containing Corey Davis’ big play ability, and we’ll see signs of what Zach Wilson can really do with his arm. Also, the Jets defense had 7 sacks against the Titans and continue to show that they can get consistent pressure on the QB, and the Falcons will make them even better than advertised. Jets win by multiple scores in a high scoring game.

$100| NYJ + 125 $250| Over 45

Cincinnati is a surprising 4-0, and goes into this matchup at home as the favorite at -29. The performance by QB Desmond Ridder vs Notre Dame last week is why they are expected to win big, He went 19 of 32 for 297 yards and 3 total touchdowns. With the exception of a fumble, it was a flawless breakout game for Ridder. However, the dual threat QB will likely use his legs more in this one and expose the Temple defense early and often. Temple's defense ranks 13th against the pass, only allowing 142 yards/game. But they give up 171 yards/game on the ground ranking 191st. Cincy’s RB Jerome Ford should see upwards of 20 att. He hasn't eclipsed a 100-yard game since week 1 and 2, but is very likely to do so here. He definitely has the ability to do so given he had 6 TD’s after the first 3 weeks. Cincy has shown us all season who they are and will continue to roll in this one and cover the spread.

$500| Cincy -6230

This red-river rivalry features two evenly matched teams on paper. However, expect Oklahoma to end up running away with this one. Oklahoma is the favorite at -3.5. QB Spencer Rattler has completed an impressive 76% of his passes, and 10 TD’s to lead Oklahoma to a 5-0 start. He is a great check down QB who has done a great job of spreading the ball around and to Michael Woods (2 TD’s) and Jeremiah Hall (3 TD’s) in open space. Oklahoma’s defense is only giving up 79 yards/ game, which means RB Bijon Robinson should not look to expand upon his career game last week. Nor get the workload to keep up with Oklahoma. He had 216 yards on 35 attempts with 2 TD’s. This won't happen against Oklahoma’s defense. And it will take a bigger game from Texas’ QB Casey Thompson and WR Jordan Whittington to have any chance.

$250| OKLA -162

ASU is favorite at -13 at home to Stanford. With the WR depth Stanford has right now and the Stanford defense giving up 213 rushing yards a game. This ranks 248th is FBS. Stanford WR Brycen Tremayne and Michael Wilson will be out with injuries this week, and this is crucial in gaining any offensive rhythm to keep up with ASU. ASU has just got back their starting running-back in DeaMonte Trayanum back last week and while he was gone they had Rachaad White carry the load. White showed his skill level and what kind of role/depth he can bring to the backfield in this ASU offense. He averages 5.1 yards per carry and has 9 touchdowns through 5 games. ASU’s efficiency on the ground and Stanford's lack of skill players will be the reason for ASU covering and winning big

$250| ASU -510

The Rams are a -2.5 favorite in this divisional matchup. Expect a close game. Stafford has 1,222 yards, 11 TD’s and 2 INT’s. They always rely on Kupp and Woods, and even Van Jefferson has emerged as an option. However, the Rams are exposed in their depth in the backfield. Everyone knows the Rams have the playmakers on the defensive side of the ball to cause havoc for Russell Wilson. So seeing the Rams ranked 18th on defensive is deceptive. DK Metcalf and Tyler Locker have both been banged up from previous weeks nursing injuries, so Wilson will have to have an MVP like game in addition to someone stepping up for him. Look for Freddie Swain's targets and receptions to increase to do so. He only throws about 27 pass attempts per game and they have a transition of Alex Collins in the backfield as well. The Seahawks will establish a running/ play-action attack with a bigger back, and will be successful. Wilson has 1,044 yards throwing with 9 TD’s and 0 INT. Not turning the ball over and being at home will be key. Not only do the Seahawks cover, they take the W in this one.

$100| Sea +120

Going on the road to Tulane, fully expect Houston to handle business by well over a touchdown. Being a -6 favorite is because of their strength of schedule early on. Houston has been efficiently moving the ball on the ground with Alston McCaskill. He had 3 TD’s last week and with QB Clayton Tune throwing 7 TD/ 6 INT, their offensive focal point is attacking with the run. WR Nathaniel dell is likely to see his usually 8+ targets, but with Tulane ranking 242nd against the run, giving up 207 yards/game, expect to see more of the senior running back M. Carr stepping up, The cougars will control this game from start to finish on the ground. Overall time of possession will be critical in this game, Tulane's offense won't be able to stay on the field, and the defense won't be able to stay off. Houston wins big in this one while eating up clock.

$250| Hou -6 $100| Under 59.5

The Raiders are a +3 underdog on the road against the Chargers. Expect a Carr/Herbert shootout. Both teams have the playmakers to put up points. The Raiders get Jacobs back to add an additional offensive threat. Look for them to ease him in splitting the 1st and 2nd down carries with Peyton Barber. With Carr averaging 45 passing attempts per game, establishing the run will be crucial in keeping the charger defense off-balance. Last week, Carr was 26 of 43, spreading the ball around for 386 yards. Throwing 43 times against the Chargers secondary will result in multiple interceptions. For the Chargers, Allen looks good to go from his ankle injury. This will not only give Herbert another All-pro option, but it forces the raider defense not to key in on Williams, who has been Herbert's go-to option this year. He has 22 rec, 4 TD’s, and 295 yards. Herbert's impressive performance against the Chiefs shows that the offense is clicking,

$100 | LAC -165 $100 | Over 51.5

Both teams are 4-0 headed into this matchup, Georgia is the favorite at -17, playing at home while holding the #1 ranked defense in the nation. Both teams also have banged up starting QB’s. Look for Georgia to start Stetson Bennett this week. He Has 6 TD;s/ 2 INT and Georgia’s 13th ranked offense is much more efficient with him at QB. Zamir White is someone who has yet to display his big play ability due to the blowout situations Georgia has put teams in. Great defense is synonymous with a rushing attack and Georgia has 3 fully capable backs that can fill that role at any time. It's a big point spread at -17, however, Georgia at home. The number 1 defense and their ability to control the ground game is too impactful. Expect them to control time of possession, and keep a well rested Georgia defense throughout the game.

$100 | Georgia -930

Denver Broncos come into this game 3-0 with the #1 ranked defense. And that number one defense is overrated. With 2 of the Broncos wins coming from turnover prone rookie quarterbacks, this will be the first test they face. Jackson is listed as questionable currently but had a full practice Friday, so expect him to suit up. He has thrown for 761 yrds. 3 TD/ 3 INT. QB Lamar Jackson is averaging about 30 passing attempts per game and about 12 rushing attempts being the teams leading rusher. He will have the ball in his hands around 45 times. This, with the addition of a deep threat such as Sammy Watkins who is getting +7 targets in every game, Means the Broncos will have to be disciplined, focused, and prepared against a dynamic player like Jackson. And face it, the Giants, Jets, and Jaguars did not do that for them.

$100 | BAL -115 $250 | Over 45

Tampa Bay is -7 and I fully expect Tom Brady to show out in this matchup against his former team. It's the first 3 weeks and Brady already has 10 TD and 2 INT, throwing just over 1,000 yards. Gronk is doubtful for the game. However, with Brate and Howard it shouldn't be much of a loss. Antonio Brown coming back from COVID/reserve will be another key weapon Brady will have. They are #2 right now, but might have the number 1 offense when this one is done. Mac Jones his rookie year has shown he is an accurate, NFL ready QB at times. It's just that he is inconsistent in critical moments during the game. He is a rookie though and is turning the ball over like one. Throwing 2 TD/ 3 INT, he has shown that the lack of receiver depth and crucial decision making is hindering their ability to move the ball down field, even impacting the effectiveness of Damien Harris and their rushing attack,

$100 | TB -307 $100 | Over 49

The Panthers go on the road to face the Cowboys this week as 4.5 underdogs. They currently hold the 2nd ranked defense in the league, The Panthers defense is 2nd in PPG, 1st in RshYrds, and 1st in passing yds. With that being stated, they are overrated, and will lose to the Cowboys by multiple touchdowns. Here’s why. Dak has looked impressive building continuity with CeeCee Lamb, and Dalton Shultz thus far coming back from injury. Kellen Moore is now expanding the running game with Tony Pollard, and he's having success adding another dimension to their offense. For the first 3 weeks, the Panthers faced the Jets, Saints, and Texans. They gave up 14 points to the Jets, The only defense to allow the Jets to score a TD all season. Despite the hype, even the Panthers noticed flaws in the secondary and made the trade for CJ Henderson. With McCaffrey sidelined in this one, Carolina's flaws on defense and offense will be exposed in a blowout win for the Cowboys.

$500 | DAL -4.5 $500 | Under 51,5

Tulsa at (1-3), are the surprising favorite against Houston (3-1) by 3,5 points. QB Clayton Tune has had an up and down year so far. Coming off a game where he was injured but completed 70% of his throws, Tune now has thrown 729 yards, 5 TD’s, and 5 INT’s, Not great numbers, but good enough to where he’ll find success against Tulsa’s 103rd ranked defense. Houston's defense is ranked 24 and Tulsa’s QB Davis Brin will have to make a ton of big plays for this to happen. Yeah, he threw 429 yards against Ohio State, but Tulsa was playing from behind the entire game, where he ended up with 54 passing attempts. Also with RB Deneric Prince not 100% and WR Keylon Stokes unavailable, the weapons for Tulsa’s offense won't be there and neither will the big play opportunities. I look for Houston to “upset” Tulsa in this matchup.

$500 | HOU -3.5 $250 | Under 54

In this matchup, #5 ranked Iowa goes into the game the favorite on the road against Maryland, However, with both teams ranking in the top 10 in total defense, look for this to lead to a low scoring game. For Iowa, multiple tight-end sets, and power-packages are what they thrive on to move the ball down field. They'll establish Tyler Goodson early, who has 364 yds rushing thus far through 4 games. And look to build on the connection between QB Spencer Petras and TE Sam LaPorta. LaPorta has a team leading 17 rec and 214 yards, In fact, 31% of Petras passing yards have been produced by LaPorta, For Maryland, their 4-0 record has also culminated through defense and an established running game, which has noticeably stood out this year. They have only given up 14.4 points/game. While RB Tayon Fleet-Davis is avg 7.1 yrd/att. Most importantly, QB Taulia Tagovailoa has 10TDs/ 1INT and doesn't turn the ball over.

$250 | MARY +3.5 $500 | Under 47.5

On paper, the hurricanes are the favorite in this one. But this is an even conference battle. Both defenses don't have anything to hang their hat on, so the offense will be clicking. QB D’Eriq King is still in question to play Thursday and will be a factor on whether or not Miami gets the W. Also, it will be the determining factor on whether this game goes over 62. However, even with him on the field, he will still be dealing with a nagging shoulder injury. Look for the Canes to feed Cam’ron Harris, He had 2 rushing and 1 receiving touchdown. Getting him involved often and early will be key in keeping the Virginia offense off of the field. Virginia attacks through the air with QB Brennan Armstrong, so expect that in this matchup. In each of the last 2 weeks Armstrong eclipsed the 50 passing attempt mark.

$100 | MIA -215 $250 | Under 62

The White Sox are the favorite with Carlos Rodon (12-5) on the mound. Cincinnati is starting Sonny Gray (7-8). The pitching edge goes to the White Sox, and ultimately that's going to be the decider. Both teams have a decent lineup of batters where they rank 8th and 9th respectively. The Reds have a trio of big hitters that have carried their offense all season. Joey Votto (35 HR), Nick Castellanos (33 HR), and Eugenio Suarez (20 HR). The White Sox have Tim Anderson and Jose Abreu leading the way. Anderson has batted .301 thus far in the season and Abreu has 29 HR. In addition to Grandel (..264) and Moncada (62 RBI’s), the white Sox will have more than enough to pull this out. The Combination of Rodons pitching and the 4th ranked defense will be enough to stifle the Reds offense.

$100 | CHW -168 $100 | Over 8.25