Handicapper Profile

#490 Tampa Bay Buccaneers pick (8:20 edt) ESPN

Big time contrast here as the Buccs are 2-0 and looking amazing on offense while the Steelers are 0-1-1 with a defense that looks awful.  How in the world is this line right near pick'em???  Past reputation is the only answer.  Tampa Bay has covered their last 8 games as Monday night home underdogs playing off of a non-divisional game and they get to take on a Pittsburgh team that looks to be imploding in the locker room with the Bell situation and the Brown situation.  Take the very live home Monday Night team here to get this win/cover.   

#479 San Francisco 49ers +6.5 (1:00 edt)

Love the 49ers and the points here.  Yes, I am well aware of the offensive juggernaut the Chiefs have been through 2 games but have you seen their defense?  Not exactly strong.  Garappolo has covered 7 of his 9 NFL starts and the Frisco D is better than is looks since Detroit scored some points late in the game last week.  Have to believe the K City offense will slow down from it's torrid pace and the 49ers will be able to keep this game close to get this cover. 

#317 Michigan State Spartans -4.5 (7:30 edt) Big 10 Network

LOVE the Spartans to get this win and cover here since they will come into this game with fire in their eyes off of a bye week after losing on the road to Arizona State the week before.  Indiana has failed to cover in their last 4 tries as a Big Ten home underdog and they have only covered 1 of their last 5 games against Michigan State.  Don't be fooled by Indiana's 3-0 SU record since their competition has been terrible and they only covered 1 of those 3 wins.  Spartans get this win and cover. 

#652 Winnipeg Blue Bombers -10.5 (8:30 edt)

Love the Blue Bombers here to get a huge win and cover since they have feasted on the Eastern Conference all season long with a SU record of 4-2 against the East.  They are in last place in the East but probably would be in 1st or 2nd in the East, look for them to be licking their chops for a shot at the lousy Alouettes who have a pathetic offense and a terrible defense.  This is a long road trip for Montreal who will be looking forward to getting home for their next game.  Take Winnipeg to win easily and cover this number. 

#301 New York Jets +3 (8:20 edt) NFL Network

#962 Los Angeles Dodgers with Buehler moneyline -200 (10:10 edt) ESPN

This is a huge series to determine the division winner and the Dodgers are in a great spot here with a big edge on the mound in Buehler over Anderson and they will be extra hyped up to get a win at home to build up their home confidence going into the playoffs.  The Dodgers bats have been much better than the Rockies bats lately and Buehler will be able to shut them down here.  Play the Dodgers as the play of the day for Wednesday.

#902 Philadelphia Phillies with Nola moneyline -175 (7:05 edt)

Huge edge on the mound here with Nola over Vargas with an advantage of more than 4.00 in ERA and almost a full edge of .60 in WHIP.  The Phillies have been super strong at home all season long and they need wins in their chase for a playoff spot.  Don't see the Mets being full of motivation here so look for the Phillies to get this win.

#289 Seattle Seahawks +4.5 (8:20 edt) ESPN

Love Seattle and the points here since the Seahawks have covered 4 of their last 5 trips to Chicago and they are 16-8-2 ATS as an underdog with Wilson at QB.  The Bears have only covered 1 of their last 7 games as home favorites and you have to seriously question their mentality after the way they lost their opening game in Green Bay.  Take The 'Hawks and the points here to cash a winning ticket with Jeffrey.

#261 Indianapolis Colts +6 (1:00 edt)

Oh yes I know how good the Redskins looked last week but this week is going to be a different story.  The Colts have covered 22 of their last 28 with Luck as QB playing off of a loss and the Redskins are just 1-9 ATS as home favorites of more than a field goal in game 2 of the season.  The Colts had a nice lead over the Bengals before falling apart last week, look for the Colts to be better at hanging onto a lead in this game leading them to a cover here as the play of the day. 

#114 Florida International -4 (7:30 edt)

Love me the Golden Panthers here since the home team in this series has covered the last 3 games and Florida International will be focused on getting a home win since they lost their only other home game so far this season.  UMass is pitiful beating a weak sister and losing their 2 lined games by a combined 55 points SU.  This line is way too low since the Golden Panthers look to be the much better team here.