Handicapper Profile

 #17 4* Tampa Bay Lightning ML -140 (7:05 edt)

Look for a big rebound effort here from Tampa Bay after a terrible loss on Saturday to the lowly Senators.  This has been a tough road trip for the Lightning so they will be super motivated for a win here against a marquee team in Montreal.  The Canadians are off of a big home win against the defending Cup champions so they will be on a natural downer here.  Take Tampa Bay here to win with Jimmy.  Thank you and good luck.

#275 - #276 4* Detroit Lions - Green Bay Packers OVER 46.5 (8:20 edt) ESPN

This one looks to be a high scoring affair here since 6 of the last 7 games between these teams have gone over the total and both offenses look to have the ability to move the football and put points on the board.  Detroit has gone over in 3 of 4 games so far this season and the Packers have gone over in their last 3 straight games.  Don't see either defense getting the job done here against the solid quarterbacks especially in a division game so each signal caller is very familiar with what the defense is trying to do.  Go over this number to win with Jimmy.  Thank you and good luck.

#273 4* Pittsburgh Steelers +6.5 (8:20 edt) NBC

Have to love the Steelers here getting this many points since they are 14-2 ATS as a road underdog with revenge in AFC West games and they have covered 5 of their last 6 trips to the Chargers.  Pittsburgh is 6-1 ATS their last 7 as road underdogs and you know there will be more Pittsburgh fans in the stands than Chargers fans.  The Chargers are just 2-7-1 ATS as home favorites and their offense has not looked strong all season long - just no way they should be laying almost a full TD here to a desperate Pittsburgh team.  Thank you and good luck.

#266 7* Los Angeles Rams -4 (4:05 edt)

I know the 49ers are looking very strong right now but this is going to be tough game for them here.  Los Angeles is on a 2 game losing streak so they are going to bring everything they have here and they have covered 4 of their 5 games so far this season.  The Rams covered both games against the 49ers last year and they have a huge prep advantage since they played on Thursday last week while San Francisco is coming off of the Monday night game.  The 49ers were awful in the division last season and they have to be very full of themselves after their big Monday night win.  Lay this number with the Rams here.  Thank you and good luck.

#255 5* Seattle Seahawks -1.5 (1:00 edt)

Huge schedule edge for Seattle here since they played the Thursday game last week while the Browns played on Monday night.  Big prep time edge and you know coach Carroll will be ready for Baker Mayfield and Beckham here.  Cleveland has been pitiful at home this season at 0-2 SU and ATS and you would think Mayfield would shut up and just try to play better but he continues to come off cocky which will have the Seattle defense extra fired up here.  The Seahawks have won and covered both of their road games so far so they know how to get it done away from Seattle.  Take the Seahawks here.  Thank you and good luck.

#163 5* Arkansas Razorbacks +6.5 (7:30 edt) SEC

Should Kentucky really be favored by this many points here?  They have 2 SU wins on the season - both against MAC teams - and in 3 conference games they have scored a grand total of just 41 points.  Not exactly statistics that make you think of a favorite.  Arkansas is on a mission this year after their disastrous 2 win campaign last season and they enter this game off of a strong showing in a 4 point loss at Texas A&M.  Take the Razorbacks and the points here.  Thank you and good luck.

#696 7* Edmonton Eskimos +2.5 (7:00 edt)

British Columbia as a road favorite here?  Really?  I know they have been playing better lately but they have been filling up on lousy Eastern Division teams.  In fact they are 0-7 SU this season against the West.  The Lions still have a slim shot at the playoffs (unbelievable considering their start to the season) but a win here is a must.  The problem is Edmonton knows a win here basically locks up their playoff spot over B. C..  Look for a very focused effort here from Edmonton to get this win and they are 4-3 at home while British Columbia is just 2-6 on the road.  Take the home dog Eskimos here.  Thank you and good luck.

#147 4* Washington State Cougars +2.5 (3:30 edt) PAC 12 Network

Give me the Cougars here since coach Leach will have his team fired up here after 2 straight losses (one of them the inexcusable choke against UCLA) and he is successful in this spot as he sits 16-6 ATS in road conference games coming off of a SU loss.  The Cougars are 10-6 ATS as road underdogs while the Sun Devils are just 2-5 ATS as home favorites and frankly I simply don't trust coach Edwards laying points at home against a motivated opponent.  Take the Cougars and the points here.  Thank you and good luck.

#126 7* Texas Longhorns +11 (noon edt) FOX

Love the Longhorns here since they have dominated this series covering 6 of the last 7 games and coach Herman is a strong 13-3 ATS as an underdog in his head coaching career - including 5-0 getting 10 or more points.  The underdog in the series between these 2 teams has covered 18 of the last 27 games as well.  Yes the Sooners have a great offense but their defense has struggled and the Texas offense will be able to keep up score for score.  Take the points and the Longhorns here.  Thank you and good luck.

#692 4* Calgary Stampeders -3 (9:30 edt)

This is Calgary's best shot at getting back on top of the West since they trail Saskatchewan by one game.  The Stamps are not happy about their loss at Montreal last week so they will be extra focused here.  The home field is a big deal for Calgary since they are 5-2 at home this season and the Roughriders are just 3-3 on the road.  Calgary is a solid 5-1 SU against Western Division teams as well.  Lay this short number with Calgary here.  Thank you and good luck.