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100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Senators +190

You’ll only find three wins between the Senators (1-5-1, 3 points) and Stars (2-7-1, 5 points) as these two teams go into this evening’s contest in Dallas.

Ottawa has been outscored 10-4 in three straight losses, but they can pull confidence from a 4-2 victory over a good Lightning team just over a week ago. The Senators would rather be at home, but they’re playing a Dallas team that hasn’t won in its own building yet.

On average, the Senators are scoring 2.29 goals per game while allowing 3.71 goals per game.

Right winger Connor Brown leads Ottawa with five assists, and center Vladislav Namestnikov has the team-high in goals (three) and points (five).

Sitting above only the Wild in the Central Division, the Stars have had plenty of trouble sticking the puck in the back of the net this year. We’ll see if Dallas can keep up its performance coming off the team’s best outing of the year, a 4-1 win over Philadelphia.

On average, the Stars are scoring just 2.10 goals per game, which is last in the NHL, while allowing 3.00 goals per game.

With six goals and seven points, Roope Hintz leads the Dallas offense from the left wing.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Jets +10 -115

Two familiar opponents are set for a Monday Night Football brawl as the undefeated Patriots (6-0) go on the road to take on the Jets (1-4).

The double-digit favorite Pats are yet to drop a contest, but they’ve also played one of the easiest schedules in the NFL through six weeks of play. New England has had the pleasure of playing the likes of Miami, Washington, and the Giants thus far.

While it’s taken the Patriots offense awhile to get going, the defense has been dominant throughout the season. On average, New England is scoring 32 points per game on 399 yards of offense while allowing an NFL-lowest eight points per game on 260 yards.

After throwing for only 150 yards against Buffalo, quarterback Tom Brady has bounced back with 348 yards against the Redskins and 334 yards against the Giants. On the season, Brady has thrown for 1,743 yards with 10 touchdowns and three picks.

The Jets have only been better than Miami in the AFC East, but they’re coming off their first win of the season on Sam Darnold’s return and their best offensive performance of the year.

On average, New York is scoring 13 points per game on 250 yards of offense while allowing 25 points per game on 369 yards.

Although New England won a Week 3 matchup between these teams by a score of 30-14, Darnold was out of the game with mono. Now, the Jets will have their starter under center after going 23 of 32 for 338 yards, two TDs, and a pick against Dallas last week.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Ducks -120

Tonight’s game between the Flames (4-4-1, 9 points) and Ducks (6-2-0, 12 points) figures to have an impact on the Pacific Division standings, in which Anaheim sits second.

Calgary will play for the second time in two days after losing to the Kings by a score of 4-1 last night. On the road, the Flames are just 1-4 and face a good Ducks team in Anaheim.

On average, the Flames are scoring 2.56 goals per game while allowing 2.89 goals per game.

Center Elias Lindholm leads Calgary with five goals, but left winger Johnny Gaudreau has a team-high seven points with three goals and four assists.

With an extra day of rest, the Ducks are coming off a pair of wins over Buffalo and Carolina on a combined score of 9-4. Anaheim doesn’t sport the most prolific offense, but a strong defense makes up for it.

On average, the Ducks are scoring just 2.75 goals per game, but they can boast the NHL’s best overall defensive record by allowing just 1.75 goals per game.

With four goals and three assists, left winger Jakob Silfverberg leads the Ducks with seven points. With a matching save percentage of .941, goaltenders Ryan Miller and John Gibson have been solid in net all season.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Jaguars/Bengals under44½ -110

With a combined record of 2-10, the Jaguars (2-4) and winless Bengals (0-6) are set to go head to head in Cincinnati on Sunday afternoon. The over/under is set at 44.5 points.

Jacksonville has shown flashes of offensive prowess with Gardner Minshew leading the team, but they’ve failed to score more than 27 points in any game this year. Most recently, the Jags were held to six points by a good New Orleans defense.

On average, Jacksonville is scoring 20 points per game on 380 yards of offense while allowing 22 points on 392 yards.

Minshew has thrown for 1,442 yards with nine touchdowns and two interceptions, but much of Jacksonville’s big-play ability comes down to whether or not Minshew can find DJ Charke Jr. On 30 catches, Charke Jr. has 528 yards and five touchdowns with 11 big plays.

The Bengals have been nothing short of dreadful this year. Sitting last in the AFC North, Cincinnati has yet to score more than 23 points in any game.

On average, the Bengals are scoring 16 points per game on 331 yards of offense while allowing 27 points per game on 434 yards.

With just 56.5 yards rushing per game, the Cincinnati offense doesn’t scare anyone. The Bengals running game only has two touchdowns on the year, both of which came from quarterback Andy Dalton.

50* Powerhouse Play on Raiders/Packers over46½ -114

The Raiders (3-2) have been a pleasant surprise in the AFC West, but they face a tough task this afternoon as they go into Green Bay to face the Packers (5-1). The over/under is set at 46.5 points.

Oakland is coming off a bye week after winning two straight over Indianapolis and Chicago, the latter of which was played in London. On average, the Raiders are scoring 21 points per game on 357 yards of offense while allowing 25 points per game on 368 yards.

Quarterback Derek Carr has thrown for 1,117 yards with six touchdowns and three interceptions. Running back Josh Jacobs had his biggest game of the season against the Bears by rushing for 123 yards. On the season, Jacobs has 430 yards and four TDs.

Only a loss to Philly has kept the Pack from remaining perfect. With 34 and 23-point performances, Green Bay last defeated the Cowboys and Lions.

On average, the Packers are scoring 24 points on 370 yards of offense while allowing 19 points per game on 384 yards.

After a slow start, Aaron Rodgers has come on strong. On the season, Rodgers has thrown for 1,590 yards, eight touchdowns, and two interceptions. Most recently, Rodgers threw for 283 yards against the Detroit.

50* Powerhouse Play on Air Force/Hawaii over66 -110

Identical records will be put on the line when the Air Force Falcons (4-2) go on the road to take on the Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors (4-2) on Saturday night. The over/under is set at 66 points.

Air Force is coming off one of their better offensive performances of the season, defeating Fresno State by a score of 43-24. On average, Air Force is scoring 34 points per game on 424 yards of offense while allowing 24 points per game on 310 yards.

The Air Force triple option is led by quarterback Donald Hammond III, who’s thrown for 655 yards, five touchdowns, and three picks in addition to his 249 yards and eight touchdowns on the ground. The Falcons have two 400-yard rushers in Taven Birdow and Kadin Remsberg.

Most recently, the Rainbow Warriors followed up a 54-3 win over Nevada with a 59-37 loss to #14 Boise State. Hawai’i has scored 35 or more in each of their past three games.

On average, the Rainbow Warriors are scoring 37 points per game on 473 yards of offense while allowing 33 points on 412 yards.

No stranger to high-scoring affairs and airing it out, Hawai’i quarterback Cole McDonald is on pace for a huge year. With a 66.7% completion percentage, McDonald has thrown for 1,880 yards, 20 touchdowns, and nine picks.

50* Powerhouse Play on Boise State/BYU over45 -110

The BYU Cougars (2-4) will have their hands full this weekend as the undefeated #14 Boise State Broncos (6-0) come to town. The over/under is set at 45 points.

Boise State hasn’t lost a single game thus far, and has scored at least 30 points in all but one game this year. BYU’s biggest issue is that the Broncos are coming off their highest-scoring game of the season after putting up 59 points on Hawai’i.

On average, the Broncos are scoring 37 points per game on 488 yards of offense while allowing 20 points per game on 327 yards.

Between John Hightower and Khalil Shakir, the Broncos have a pair of 400-yard receivers for quarterback Hank Bachmeier to throw to. On the season, Bachmeier has thrown for 1,547 yards with nine touchdowns and three interceptions.

After taking down #24 USC, BYU has lost three straight games to #22 Washington, Toledo, and USF. In each of those three losses, the Cougars have allowed at least 27 points to their opponent.

On average, the Cougars are scoring 22 points per game on 386 yards of offense while allowing 31 points per game on 413 yards.

BYU quarterback Zach Wilson has thrown for 1,312 yards with five touchdowns and four picks.

50* Powerhouse Play on Predators -140

Just a single point separates the Panthers (2-2-3, 7 points) and Predators (4-3-0, 8 points) through seven games. Both teams will face off this evening in Nashville.

With enough points to place them ahead of only Detroit and Ottawa in the Atlantic Division, the Panthers are currently looking up at a host of teams, including Buffalo at 13 points. Florida has won just one of their past five games, and will be playing for the second time in as many days.

On average, the Panthers are scoring 3.29 goals per game while allowing 3.86 goals per game.

Center Aleksander Barkov leads the Panthers with six assists, and left winger Mike Hoffman leads the team with five goals and eight points.

Nashville tends to find itself in high-scoring games, including a 7-4 loss to the Kings a week ago. Since then, the Preds have defeated the Knights and lost to the Coyotes.

On average, Nashville is scoring an NHL-best 4.29 goals per game while allowing 4.00 goals per game.

Center Matt Duchene leads the team with nine points, but center Filip Forsberg has a team-high five goals and defenseman Ryan Ellis has a team-high eight assists.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Lightning -160

The Lightning (4-2-1, 9 points) were the NHL’s best team throughout last year’s regular season. The Avalanche (6-0-1, 13 points) have taken that title for the opening part of this season. Tonight, these two clubs will get to settle it all on the ice in Tampa Bay.

Keeping up an exceptional goal rate, Colorado has earned at least a point in each one of their seven games thus far. And last night’s 5-4 win over the Panthers helped them extend their lead in the Central Division.

On average, the Avalanche are scoring 4.14 goals per game, which is good enough for second in the NHL. Defensively, Colorado is allowing 2.71 goals per game (10th).

Nathan McKinnon has been the main man for Colorado thus far. From the center position, McKinnon has scored four goals and added six assists for 10 points, all of which are team highs.

The Lightning are coming off back-to-back victories over Montreal and Boston as they aim to find last year’s form. Sitting third in the Atlantic Division, Tampa Bay will be on an extra day of rest after taking last night off.

On average, the Lightning are scoring 3.71 goals per game (6th) and allowing 3.00 goals per game (14th).

Tampa Bay goalminder Andrei Vasilevskiy has allowed just 2.58 goals per game on top of a save percentage of .921.

50* Powerhouse Play on Kentucky/Georgia under47 -110

We’ll find out how rattled the #10 Georgia Bulldogs (5-1) are after their first loss of the season when they host the Kentucky Wildcats (3-3) on Saturday. The over/under is set at 47 points.

In the world of college football, the Wildcats are generally involved in low-scoring games. None of Kentucky’s last four games have gone over 50 total points, and the Wildcats haven’t scored more than 24 in any of them.

On average, the Wildcats are scoring 24 points per game on 384 yards of offense while allowing 24 points per game on 380 yards.

After six games, Kentucky doesn’t have a running back over 420 yards or a receiver over 350 yards. However, the Wildcats offer a perfectly balanced offense that averages 192 rushing yards and 192 net passing yards per game.

Before last weekend, Georgia was considered one of the best teams in the nation with a clear path to the College Football Playoff. Then, the Bulldogs scored just 17 against South Carolina.

On average, Georgia is scoring 39 points on 504 yards of offense while allowing 12 points per game on 281 yards.

The 20 points Georgia gave up to South Carolina is the most any team has put on the Bulldogs all season long. In addition to a couple of 17-point performances, other Georgia opponents have scored 14, six, and zero points in the remaining games.

50* Powerhouse Play on Baylor/Oklahoma State over67½ -110

The Oklahoma State Cowboys (4-2) will face their third ranked opponent in four games when they host the undefeated #19 Baylor Bears (6-0) on Saturday. The over/under is set at 67.5 points.

Although the Bears remained unscathed, it took two overtimes for them to earn a three-point victory over Texas Tech last week. Over the past two weeks, Baylor has scored a combined 64 points.

On average, the Bears are scoring 38 points on 475 yards of offense while allowing 18 points per game on 340 yards.

With 1,554 yards, 11 touchdowns, and three picks, quarterback Charlie Brewer leads the Baylor attack. Receiver Denzel Mimz, who has 32 catches for 503 yards and five touchdowns, is Brewer’s favorite target.

Coming off a 45-35 loss to Texas Tech, Oklahoma State has the benefit of an extra week of preparation with a bye last week. On average, the Cowboys are scoring 40 points per game on 528 yards of offense while allowing 28 points per game on 415 yards.

This Oklahoma State offense is powered by Chuba Hubbard. The Cowboys running back has already rushed for 1,094 yards and 13 touchdowns through six games of the season.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Temple/SMU over59 -110

Two of the top teams in the American Athletic Conference are set to face off Saturday when the Temple Owls (5-1) take on the #19 SMU Mustangs (6-0). The over/under is set at 59 points.

Only a single loss to Buffalo has kept the Owls from a perfect season through six games. With wins over #21 Maryland and #23 Memphis, Temple can now boast two wins over ranked teams. They’ll aim for a third on Saturday.

On average, the Owls are scoring 30 points per game on 446 yards of offense while allowing 19 points per game on 325 yards.

Quarterback Anthony Russo has led Temple to five victories on his 1,502 yards, 13 touchdowns, and six interceptions. Running back Re’Mahn Davis has rushed for 575 yards and four touchdowns.

Apart from a 37-30 victory to open the season, SMU has scored at least 41 points in every game this year. The Mustangs now enter this contest after a bye week that followed their comeback win over Tulsa a couple of weeks ago.

On average, the Mustangs are scoring 44 points per game on 498 yards of offense while allowing 28 points per game on 386 yards.

The balanced SMU attack is led by quarterback Shane Buechele, who’s thrown for 1,665 yards, 12 touchdowns, and five picks. Buechele has two 500-yard receivers in Reggie Roberson Jr. and James Proche.

50* Powerhouse Play on South Florida/Navy under52 -110

With only a single loss on the record, the Navy Midshipmen (4-1) have gotten off to a great first half of the season. Saturday, they’ll host the South Florida Bulls (3-3) in an American Athletic Conference contest. The over/under is set at 52 points.

South Florida has gotten it going over the past couple of weeks with wins over UConn and BYU. On average, the Bulls are scoring 27 points per game on 339 yards of offense while allowing 29 points on 383 yards.

Coming off a 150-yard performance a week ago, running back Jordan Cronkrite will aim for another big game. On the season, Cronkrite has 382 yards and two touchdowns. Quarterback Jordan McCloud is the team’s second-leading rusher with 167 yards and four touchdowns on the ground.

With two straight wins over Air Force and Tulsa, Navy has improved to 4-1 with their only loss coming against a good Memphis team. On average, Navy is scoring 38 points per game on 434 yards of offense while allowing 19 points per game on 286 yards.

In addition to quarterback Malcolm Perry’s 489 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions through the air, he’s the team’s leading rusher with 604 yards and 12 touchdowns on the ground.

With good defenses that have allowed more than 25 points just twice in the last 10 combined games, points should be at a premium in this one.

50* Powerhouse Play on Canadiens +135

The Canadiens (3-2-2, 8 points) and Blues (3-1-3, 9 points) have six wins and five overtime losses between them. Tonight, these two teams will battle in St. Louis.

Montreal is coming off a shutout victory over the Wild, giving them two wins out of their last three contest. In those three games, the Canadiens have outscored their opponents 11-6. Meanwhile, the Blues have lost three straight to the Canadiens (6-3), Islanders (3-2), and Canucks (4-3).

The Canadiens and Blues last met one week ago. With that 6-3 score line, Montreal outperformed their season averages.

Thus far, the Canadiens are scoring 3.57 goals per game while allowing 3.29 goals per game. St. Louis is scoring 3.14 goals per game while allowing 3.29 goals per game.

Offensively, Montreal is currently led by the trio of right winger Brendan Gallagher, right winger Joel Armia, and center Jonathan Drouin. Gallagher leads the team with seven points on three goals and four assists, Armia is the goals leader with four, and Drouin has a team-high five assists.

The Blues have counted on a pair of centers for much of their offensive production. While Ryan O’Reilly leads St. Louis with six assists, Brayden Schenn continues to lead the team with five goals and eight points.

50* Powerhouse Play on Coastal Carolina/Georgia Southern under45½ -110

An all-Sun Belt contest on Saturday features the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (3-3) on the road against the Georgia Southern Eagles (2-3). The over/under is set at 45.5 points.

It’s been an interesting 30-day stretch for the Chanticleers coming into this matchup. After putting up 46 and 62 points in wins over Norfolk and UMass, Coastal Carolina dropped back-to-back games against App State and Georgia State.

On average, the Chanticleers are scoring 34 points per game on 423 yards of offense while allowing 27 points on 319 yards.

Without a receiver with more than 309 yards through the air, the Chanticleers rely on the running game more often than not. If Georgia Southern can suffocate running back CJ Marable, who has 508 rushing yards and five touchdowns, they’ll have a good chance in this one.

The Eagles enter this contest with the momentum of a 20-17 double-overtime win over South Alabama. On average, Georgia Southern is scoring 21 points per game on 278 yards of offense while allowing 32 points per game on 380 yards.

Georgia Southern has been inept when it comes to a passing game. Without a single 100-yard receiver, both Georgia Southern quarterbacks have thrown for a combined 277 yards.

50* Powerhouse Play on Central Michigan/Bowling Green over52½ -110

Despite a four-game losing streak, the Bowling Green Falcons (2-4) have a chance to catch Kent State in the Mid-American Conference. To do so, they’ll need a win over the Central Michigan Chippewas (4-3) on Saturday. The over/under is set at 52.5 points.

Central Michigan is coming off two wins over Eastern Michigan and New Mexico State. Scoring 42 points in both contests, the Chippewas outscored their opponents 84-42 in those games. On average, Central Michigan is scoring 28 points per game on 411 yards of offense while allowing 28 points per game on 367 yards.

The Central Michigan offense is led by the duo of Jonathan Ward and Kobe Lewis at the running back position. While Ward has 531 yards and five touchdowns, Lewis has 491 yards and seven touchdowns on the ground.

With a 20-7 win over Toledo last week, Bowling Green halted a four-game skid in which they were outscored 201 to 27. 52-0 losses to both #9 Notre Dame and Kansas State attributed to much of that disparity.

On average, the Falcons are scoring 16 points per game on 343 yards of offense while allowing a whopping 35 points per game on 459 yards.

With 28 catches for 337 yards and two touchdowns, receiver Quintin Morris is Bowling Green’s leading threat in the passing game.

With a defense that’s been torched for at least 52 points on three separate occasions, the Falcons will need their offense to keep up with Central Michigan in this one.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Yankees +134

The Yankees (103-59) will have no time to lick their wounds after going to 3-1 in the ALCS. Instead, they’ll have to defeat the Astros (107-55) this evening to stay alive.

After Game 4’s 8-3 loss to Houston, the Yankees look like a shell of the team that scored a majors-best 943 runs in the regular season. After committing four errors and going 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position, the Yankees will have to be much better in Game 5 if they’ll stay alive.

The first order of business for New York will be getting to right-hander Justin Verlander (21-6, 2.58 ERA), who starts for the Astros tonight. Verlander pitched Game 2 of the series, allowing only two runs on an Aaron Judge homer in 6 2/3 innings.

As an Astro, Verlander has 28 strikeouts and a 1.19 ERA in three games against the Yankees.

New York will be sending out left-hander James Paxton (15-6, 3.82 ERA) to start. Although he’d given up just one run on four hits, Paxton was removed from Game 2 after just 2 1/3 innings. In 15 home games this year, Paxton went 7-3 with a 3.35 ERA.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Rangers +180

The Rangers (2-2-0, 4 points) will be looking to gain some ground in the Metropolitan Division this evening as they take on the Capitals (4-2-2, 10 points) in Washington D.C.

After starting the season off with a pair of wins, New York has lost its last two contests to Edmonton and New Jersey. On average, the Rangers are scoring 3.25 goals per game while allowing 3.50 goals per game.

Center Mika Zibanejad has been the brightest player for the Rangers thus far. Zibanejad is currently averaging a goal and assist per game. In total, Zibanejad leads the team with four goals, four assists, and eight points.

Washington has an incredibly productive player of its own in defenseman John Carlson. With three goals and a team-high 11 assists, Carlson leads the Capitals with 14 points through the first eight games of the season.

With a 4-3 win over Toronto two days ago, the Capitals now find themselves in a tie for second in the division with Pittsburgh. On average, Washington is both scoring and allowing 3.25 goals per game.

The Capitals find themselves in the midst of a goalie controversy, as rookie Ilya Samsonov (3-1, .933 save percentage) has outperformed long-time netminder Braden Holtby (1-1-2, .846 save percentage).

50* Powerhouse Play on Penguins -140

While the Stars (1-6-1, 3 points) have gotten off to a dismal start to the season, the Penguins (5-2-0, 10 points) have jumped out to second in the Metropolitan Division. Tonight, these two teams go head to head.

Dallas has been thoroughly lacking offensive firepower through the first eight games of the season. The Stars now find themselves in the midst of a four-game losing streak in which they’ve managed only five goals.

On average, the Stars are scoring just 1.88 goals per game, which ranks them last in the NHL. Dallas is also allowing 3.13 goals per game.

Left winger Roope Hintz has been the best offensive weapon for Dallas thus far. With a team-high four goals and an assist, Hintz leads the team with five points.

The Penguins enter this contest on a four-game winning streak that includes a 3-2 win over Colorado two days ago. With a pair of seven-goal outbursts, Pittsburgh has outscored its last four opponents 19 to 9.

On average, the Penguins are scoring 4.00 goals per game, which is tied for second in the NHL. Defensively, the Penguins are allowing 2.57 goals per game.

While center Jake Quentzel leads Pittsburgh in goals with five, center Sidney Crosby has scored four goals and leads the team with eight assists and 12 points.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Pittsburgh/Syracuse over51 -110

The stage is set under the lights of Friday night for the Pitt Panthers (4-2) to go on the road and take on the Syracuse Orange (3-3) in an ACC battle. The over/under is set at 51 points.

Since opening the season with a loss to Virginia, Pittsburgh has come on very strong with a 4-1 record over the past month and a half that includes a win over #15 UCF and just a seven-point loss to #13 Penn State. Most recently, the Panthers put up 33 points to defeat Duke by three.

On average, the Panthers are scoring 22 points per game on 393 yards of offense while allowing 23 points on 298 yards.

In his five games played this year, quarterback Kenny Pickett has thrown for 1,370 yards, six touchdowns, and four interceptions. Pickett’s favorite target has been Taysir Mack, who’s caught 41 passes for 511 yards and two touchdowns.

After scoring 52 and 41 points in wins over Western Michigan and Holy Cross, Syracuse fell to NC State by six points a week ago. On average, Syracuse is scoring 26 points on 378 yards of offense while allowing 26 points on 425 yards.

The duo of quarterback Tommy DeVito and receiver Trishton Jackson has been powerful this year. While DeVito has thrown for 1,534 yards, 12 touchdowns, and five picks, Jackson has racked up 499 yards and six touchdowns on 33 catches.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Blazers/Nuggets under220 -110

Throughout the preseason, the Trailblazers (2-2) haven’t had much trouble scoring points and the Nuggets (3-0) haven’t lost a game. Tonight, these two squads will face off in Denver.

Portland has scored at least 118 points twice in their exhibition games, and they’re coming off 126-118 win over Utah.

In that game, the duo of C.J. McCollum and Damian Lillard did the majority of the damage for the Blazers. Including five three-pointers, McCollum ended the contest with a game-high 28 points in addition to four assists. Lillard finished with 25 points, five rebounds, and four assists of his own.

After going 11-of-15 from the field and 5-of-7 from three, don’t expect McCollum to be as efficient in tonight’s game.

The Nuggets have won all three games in the preseason, but have failed to score more than 111 in any of them. Most recently, Denver defeated Phoenix 107-102.

Jerami Grant led the Nuggets with 22 points in that contest, followed by 18 from Gary Harris and 16 from Jamal Murray. Despite scoring just three points, Torrey Craig led the Nuggets with a plus/minus of +20.

No Denver opponent has scored more than 102 thus far in the preseason.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Yankees -127

A Wednesday night rainout has pushed back Game 3 of the ALCS, with the winner of the series earning the right to play the Nationals in the World Series. Tonight, the Astros (107-55) and Yankees (103-59) will battle it out in New York.

Throughout the series, New York has used relievers for more than 15 of the 28 innings played thus far, so they’ll be looking for theirs starters to go deeper from this point on.

This evening, that job will fall to Masahiro Tanaka (11-9, 4.45 ERA), who starts again after a successful Game 1. In the series opener, Tanaka gave up only a single hit as he pitched six scoreless innings against the Astros. Over 41 postseason innings, Tanaka owns an ERA of 1.32.

The Astros will counter with right-hander Zack Greinke (18-5, 2.93 ERA). In his last regular season start against New York, Greinke allowed two runs over five innings. He lasted six innings in the ALCS opener, allowing three runs on seven hits.

The Yankees are 9-2 in their last 11 playoff games at home.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Canucks +160

It’s been a fairly successful start to the season for both the Canucks (3-2-0, 6 points) and Blues (3-1-2, 8 points), who will go head to head this evening in St. Louis.

Vancouver has turned around an 0-2 start to the season with three straight wins over the Kings, Flyers, and Red Wings. Over those three wins, the Canucks outscored their opponents 16-5.

On average, Vancouver is scoring 3.40 goals per game while allowing 2.20 goals per game. That +1.20 goal differential is good enough for fourth best in the NHL right now.

Center J.T. Miller has been the main man for the Canucks thus far. With three goals and seven points, Miller leads the team.

The defending Stanley Cup Champions are coming off two straight losses to the Canadiens and Islanders. The Blues were outscored 9-5 in those two games.

On average, St. Louis is scoring 3.17 goals per game while allowing 3.33 goals per game.

After four straight road games, this will be St. Louis’ first game at home in since an October 5th win over Dallas.

On top of two assists, center Brayden Schenn has scored a team-high five goals and leads St. Louis with seven points.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on UL-Lafayette -6 -110

Thursday evening features a matchup of Sun Belt programs as the University of Louisiana – Lafayette Ragin Cajuns (4-2) go on the road to take on the Arkansas State Red Wolves (3-3).

After four straight wins, Lafayette suffered their second loss of the season last week as they fell to the Appalachian State Mountaineers by a score of 17-7. Offensively, the Ragin Cajuns have been great, scoring between 35 and 77 points in each of their victories.

On average, Lafayette is scoring 38 points per game on 492 yards of offense while allowing 21 points per game on 344 yards.

The Ragin Cajuns can boast a trio of productive running backs. Trey Ragas leads the team with 572 yards and six touchdowns on the ground. Following Ragas, running back Elijah Mitchell has racked up 470 yards and nine TDs while Raymond Calais has added 320 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

Arkansas State is coming off a tough 52-38 loss to Georgia State, which is the first game they’ve dropped since the team’s 55-0 beatdown to #3 Georgia. On average, the Red Wolves are scoring 34 points on 430 yards of offense while allowing 39 points on 535 yards.

This appears to be the perfect storm for Lafayette, who will love their chances with a high-powered offense going up against a defense that’s used to giving up a ton or yardage and points.

50* Powerhouse Play on Devils -115

Through six games, the Devils (0-4-2, 2 points) don’t have anything to show in the win column. They’ll try to change that tonight when they host the Rangers (2-1-0, 4 points) in New Jersey.

New York has only played three games thus far, the last of which was a 4-1 loss to Edmonton. On average, the Rangers are scoring 3.67 goals per game while allowing 3.00 goals per game.

Center Mika Zibanejad has been incredible for the Rangers throughout the start of the season. In just three games, Zibanejad leads the team in all major offensive categories with four goals, four assists, and eight points.

The Devils have had trouble putting the puck in the opposing net and keeping it out of their own. After being shutout against Boston, New Jersey’s most recent game ended in a 6-4 loss to Florida.

On average, the Devils are scoring 2.17 goals per game while allowing 4.50 goals per game. Both of those marks place New Jersey 30th out of 31 teams.

If the Devils are going to finally get a win, they’ll need left winger Taylor Hall to be good. So far, Hall leads the devils in assists, with four, and points, with five.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Ducks -130

Hockey fans will get to treat themselves to a clash of two of the NHL’s better teams in this young season as the Sabres (5-0-1, 11 points) go into Anaheim to take on the Ducks (4-2-0, 8 points) this evening.

Buffalo has earned a result from every one of their six games thus far, and that’s handed them a place atop the Atlantic Division standings. Meanwhile, the Ducks trail only Edmonton in the Pacific Division.

Both teams last played on Monday, but the results were very different. The Sabres defeated Dallas 4-0 to rack up their third win in a row, and the Ducks lost for the second time this season in a 4-2 game in Boston.

On average, the Sabres are scoring 4.00 goals per game while allowing 2.17 goals per game. The Ducks are averaging 2.17 goals per game while letting in just 1.67 goals per game, which is currently tied with Boston for the best mark in the NHL.

This will be a test of great offense versus great defense, so the Sabres will be counting on center Jack Eichel, who leads the team with nine points, and right winger Victor Olofsson, who leads the team with five goals and just became the first player in NHL history to score his first seven career goals on the power play.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Melbourne United +23 -110

The Kings (2-2) will open up the regular season against the Suns on October 23rd. Tonight, Sacramento will complete its final in-game preparations in the team’s preseason finale against Melbourne United.

After starting the preseason with a pair of losses to the Pacers, including a 132-131 overtime loss in the first exhibition game, the Kings have rallied to defeat the Suns 105-88 and the Jazz 128-115.

The latter of Sacramento’s wins came against Utah, when the Kings received another effective night from guard Buddy Hield. On 9-of-17 shooting from the field and 3-of-6 from three, Hield racked up 23 points in 28 minutes. Hield ended with a plus/minus of +22 and added five assists and three rebounds.

The team’s second leading scorer was Marvin Bagley III, who put up 22 points in 30 minutes on the floor. Bagley was a 50% shooter from the floor and from three on 16 and four attempts, respectively. The Kings power forward had a strong night on the boards, bringing down 11 rebounds and blocking two shots.

The Sacramento bench was led by Bogdan Bogdanovic, who scored 16 points alongside eight assists and five rebounds in 29 minutes.

50* Powerhouse Play on Spurs +4 -110

Through three preseason games, the Spurs (0-3) are winless. For head coach Gregg Popovich, getting better performances out of his team with just two games remaining before regular season play will be the objective. Tonight, the Spurs will take on the Rockets (3-1) in Houston.

While the Spurs have allowed between 107 and 125 points in each preseason game thus far, the Rockets have scored at least 109 points in each of their exhibition games. The bigger issue for Houston is having allowed 129 and 111 points to the Raptors in back-to-back games.

San Antonio most recently took on New Orleans in a game highlighted by Demar DeRozan and Bryn Forbes. While DeRozan had 16 points on 4-of-6 shooting from the field, Forbes was 7-for-13 on his way to 18 points for the Spurs.

It was no surprise to see both James Harden and Russell Westbrook leading the Rockets in scoring in their latest contest. Both men put up 22 points, three rebounds, and three steals while Westbrook dished out four assists and Harden assisted nine times.

Both teams will have one preseason game remaining after this evening’s contest.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Troy -14½ -110

Despite entering a Wednesday evening game against the South Alabama Jaguars (1-5) as a two-touchdown favorite, the Troy Trojans (2-3) have just two wins on the season.

South Alabama hasn’t won since a 37-14 victory over Jackson State, but they’re coming off a 20-17 double-overtime loss against Georgia Southern. On average, the Jaguars are scoring 17 points per game on 319 yards of offense while allowing 29 points on 400 yards per game.

With 170 yards per game on the ground, the running game is the strength of this South Alabama team. Running back Tra Minter leads the Jaguars with 477 yards and two touchdowns.

Both South Alabama and Troy enjoyed a bye week last weekend, but the Jaguars have also had two extra days to prepare for this contest.

Troy has fallen in their last two games to Arkansas State and Missouri, allowing a total of 92 points. On average, the Trojans are scoring 35 points per game on 450 yards per game while allowing 32 points per game on 402 yards.

The defense looks very susceptible right now, so Troy will be counting on quarterback Kaleb Barker to perform. On the season, Barker has thrown for 1,476 yards with 14 touchdowns and four interceptions.

50* Powerhouse Play on Capitals -115

With a pair of losses in either record, the Maple Leafs (4-2-1, 9 points) and Capitals (3-2-2, 8 points) are set for a clash in the nation’s capital tonight.

After giving up seven goals to the Lightning a week ago to mark the team’s third-straight loss, Toronto recovered well enough to earn victories over Detroit and Minnesota. In their past two games, the Maple Leafs have outscored their opponents 9-4.

On average, the Maple Leafs are scoring 4.00 goals per game while allowing 3.29 goals per game.

Center Auston Matthews leads Toronto with seven goals through the team’s first seven games, and center Mitch Marner has already racked up three goals and six assists for a team-high nine points.

Washington’s four losses, two of which came in overtime, have been separated by just a single win over Dallas a few days ago. On average, the Capitals are scoring 3.14 goals per game while allowing 3.29 goals per game.

Defenseman John Carlson has been great for the Capitals so far, earning nine assists on top of two goals for a team-high 11 points. Not surprisingly, Alex Ovechkin leads Washington with five goals.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Predators +120

Using a strong power play, the Golden Knights (4-2-0, 8 points) have jumped near the top of the pack in the Pacific Division. They’ll hope to continue their momentum as they host the Predators (3-2-0, 6 points) in Vegas tonight.

Both teams last took the ice against the L.A. Kings. While Nashville took the 7-4 loss in Los Angeles, the Golden Knights were able to earn a 5-2 victory the next day.

The Predators are getting used to high-scoring affairs, with an average of nearly nine goals per contest. Nashville is relying on offense by scoring 4.60 goals per game while allowing 4.20 goals per game.

Vegas has been better defensively, but not quite as proficient as the Predators on the offensive end of the ice. On average, the Golden Knights are scoring 4.00 goals per game while allowing 2.33 goals per game.

Coming off one more day of rest than their opponent tonight, Nashville will be hoping for continued production from center Matt Duchene and center Filip Forsberg. While Duchene leads the team with nine points on two goals and seven assists, Forsberg is the team’s leading goal scorer with four.

The Preds will need to limit Vegas on the power play after the Golden Knights scored on all three power play opportunities against the Kings.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Cavs +4½ -110

Through three preseason games, the Celtics (3-0) have failed to lose a single contest. Tonight, the Celtics will go into Cleveland to take on the Cavaliers (1-2) for the second-straight game.

Game by game, Boston has scored 107, 100, and 118 points against the Hornets, Magic, and Cavs. Meanwhile, Cleveland has scored 120, 105, and 72 against San Lorenzo, Detroit, and Boston.

In Sunday’s matchup between these two squads, a 37-9 second quarter put the game out of reach for Cleveland before the halftime break. On the way to a 118-72 blowout, Boston outscored the Cavs in every single quarter of play.

The Cavaliers can’t be much worse from the three-point line. The five Cleveland starters went a combined 1-for-22 from beyond the arc. So, of a potential 66 points, the starter alone left 63 points on the floor.

Sindarius Thornwell was Cleveland’s best player, scoring 12 points and bringing down five rebounds in 17 minutes. Thornwell wasn’t all that far off from matching the combined point total of all five starters, who managed just 21 points on a horrid shooting night.

The Celtics, who received double-digit scoring nights from three starters and three subs, should be expecting tougher competition from a Cavaliers team that would struggle to shoot worse than they did a few nights ago.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Lions +4 -110

As a favorite in the NFC, the Packers (4-1) will be aiming to defend their home field as they host the Lions (2-1-1) in Green Bay this evening.

Detroit, who is coming off a bye week, only lost by four to a strong Kansas City team. Before that, the Lions took down the Chargers and Eagles in consecutive weeks. On average, Detroit is scoring 24 points per game on 401 yards of offense while allowing 24 points per game on 418 yards.

Green Bay was victorious against the Cowboys a week ago, but fell to the Eagles at home the week before. On average, the Packers are scoring 24 points per game on 354 yards of offense while allowing 19 points per game on 397 yards.

Although underdogs, the Lions have won four straight against the Packers, including last year’s 31-0 slaughter at Lambeau.

Aaron Rodgers is on a four-game streak of throwing for at least 300 yards on Monday Night Football, but he’ll be without his top target, Davonte Adams, who remains sidelined with turf toe.

Through four games, Matthew Stafford has thrown for 1,122 yards, nine touchdowns, and two picks.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Cardinals +123

It’s time for a vital Game 3 of the NLCS as the Nationals (93-69) aim to extend their 2-0 series lead over the Cardinals (91-71) tonight in Washington D.C.

Through two games, St. Louis has managed to score just a single run. With 2-0 and 3-1 wins, the Nationals haven’t been much better offensively, but they’ve been able to overwhelm the Cardinals’ bats in the first two games in St. Louis.

Hoping to claim their first win of the series, the Cardinals will send out right-hander Jack Flaherty (11-8, 2.75 ERA) to start. Flaherty earned the win in Game 5 of the NLDS matchup against the Braves, but there was little pressure after his lineup racked up 10 runs in the top of the first inning. Still, Flaherty only allowed a single run in six innings.

The Nationals are seeking series dominance, and they’ll be confident with right-hander Stephen Strasburg (18-6, 3.32 ERA) on the mound. Strasburg now has a 1.32 ERA in six career postseason games, but he did give up a pair of home runs in Game 5 of the NLDS.

For the Cardinals, Paul Goldschmidt is the man to watch. In the postseason, Goldschmidt is batting .345 with four doubles and two homers.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Stars -105

The Stars (1-4-1, 3 points) have a tough task in front of them as they go into Buffalo to take on a hot Sabres (4-0-1, 9 points) team that’s earned points in every one of their first five games.

Dallas may be happy to be on the road, where they earned their lone victory of the season against Washington a week ago. Since then, the Stars have lost two straight at home. On average, the Stars are scoring 2.17 goals per game while allowing 3.00 goals per game.

Left winger Roope Hintz has been the most productive player on the Dallas roster. Thus far, Hintz has scored four goals and added an assist for five points.

Buffalo sits atop the Atlantic Division after back-to-back wins over Montreal and Florida. On average, the Sabres are scoring 4.00 goals per game and giving up 2.60 goals per game.

Center Jack Eichel leads the team with seven points on three goals and four assists. Right winger Victor Olofsson is Buffalo’s leading goal-scorer with four.

The Stars should be able to get back on track if they improve the power play. Thus far, Dallas has scored on just one of 20 power play chances.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Sharks -115

The San Jose Sharks (1-4-0, 2 points) are looking up at every other team in the Pacific Division. Tonight, they’ll be hosting the middle-of-the-division Calgary Flames (2-2-1, 5 points) with a chance to move up the list.

The Flames have alternated wins and losses throughout their first five games, most recently falling 6-2 to the Vegas Golden Knights. On average, Calgary is scoring 2.60 goals per game while allowing 3.40 goals per game.

Saving just 155 of 171 shots faced, Flames goaltender David Rittich has a save percentage of .906%. Thus far, Rittich has played in every game.

Left winger Johnny Gaudreau continues to lead the Flames offensively. In addition to being tied with Matthew Tkachuk with a team-best four assists, Gaudreau is tops on the team with three goals and seven points.

After four straight losses to open the 2019-20 season, San Jose earned their first win in a 5-4 contest against the Blackhawks in their most recent contest. On average, the Sharks are scoring 2.00 goals per game while allowing 4.20 goals per game.

Both Martin Jones and Aaron Dell have played in goal for San Jose. Dell has been the better of the two, saving 61 of 69 shots for a save percentage of .884.

Defenseman Brent Burns leads the Sharks with two goals, three assists, and five total points.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Yankees +148

It was a dominant performance by the Yankees (103-59) in Game 1 of the ALCS, but the Astros (107-55) are sending out one of the game’s best pitchers when these two clubs match up for Game 2 this evening.

New York’s flawless postseason run extended into the second round when they erupted for seven runs while holding Houston scoreless. Gleybor Torres was the MVP of the game, batting in five runs on a 3-for-5 performance that included a solo shot.

Perhaps the most surprising part of the game was New York’s ability to hold a good Astros lineup to no runs.

Hoping to blank Houston again, the Yankees will send out left-hander James Paxton (15-6, 3.82 ERA) to start. In his first postseason outing, Paxton allowed three runs while striking out eight batters in 4 2/3 innings. In a June outing against the Astros, Paxton allowed just one run.

For Houston, ace Justin Verlander (21-6, 2.58 ERA) is scheduled to start. Verlander holds a 2.92 ERA in the playoffs while wearing an Astros jersey, but he only lasted 3 2/3 innings in his last outing against the Rays on short rest.

50* Powerhouse Play on Bulls/Raptors under224½ -109

The Bulls (0-3) have failed to earn a win in any one of their three preseason contests this far, but have another chance this evening when they go on the road to take on the Raptors (1-1). The over/under is set a 224.5 points.

Although Chicago is yet to finish a game as the victors, they’ve scored 112 points or more in two of their three games. Only a 105-87 loss to Indiana has kept the Bulls from triple digits.

In that loss to the Pacers, guard Coby White was the most prolific offensive player by a wide margin. With 24 points on 10-of-22 from the field and 4-of-9 from three, White led all scorers. White also managed to snag eight rebounds in his 30 minutes on the floor.

The Raptors have played Houston twice in this preseason. In both games – a 134-129 win and a 118-111 loss – Toronto has easily reached triple digits.

In the loss, four Raptors starters reach double-digit points. With five three-pointers, Norman Powell led the team with 22 points in just 22 minutes. Fred VanVleet earned a double-double with 10 points and 10 assists from the point guard position.

Pascal Siakam added another 16 points, seven rebounds, and four assists, and Serge Ibaka added 12 points and eight boards.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on 76ers/Magic over206½ -109

The NBA regular season is rapidly approaching, and both the Philadelphia 76ers (2-0) and Orlando Magic (3-1) will be finetuning their squads in a contest against one another. The over/under is set at 206.5 points.

Philly has won both its preseason games thus far, taking down Guangzhou 144-86 before defeating Charlotte 100-87. On average, the 76ers have scored 122 points per game in the preseason.

Against the Hornets, Josh Richardson and Tobias Harris led the way. Richardson had 18 points, four assists, and three blocks in 25 minutes, and Harris had 16 points and eight rebounds in 26 minutes. Al Horford added another 11 points and nine rebounds.

The Magic scored at least 115 in their first two exhibition games before beating Atlanta 97-88 and losing to Boston 100-75. On average, Orlando is scoring 109 points per game through four games.

Terrance Ross has been a standout player for the Magic in the preseason, and the game against the Celtics was no exception. While all five starters failed to reach double-digit points, Ross scored 21 points and earned a plus/minus of +10.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Seahawks/Browns over46 -110

With just one loss so far this season, the Seahawks (4-1) will head into Cleveland to take on the  Browns (2-3) on Sunday afternoon. The over/under is set at 46 points.

It’s been an impressive start to the season for a Seattle team that’s only lost to New Orleans. The Seahawks are coming off back-to-back victories over the Cardinals and Rams, leaving them trailing only the undefeated 49ers in the NFC West.

On average, the Seahawks are scoring 27 points per game on 404 yards of offense behind the arm of MVP-candidate Russell Wilsons, while allowing 24 points per game on 363 yards.

In the first five games of the 2019 NFL season, Wilson has thrown for 1,400 yards with 12 touchdowns and zero interceptions – the first QB to do so in the Super Bowl era.

After an offseason full of hype, the Browns have failed to string together a pair of wins in the first five weeks of the season. Most recently, Cleveland was drubbed on Monday Night Football in a 31-3 loss to San Francisco.

On average, the Browns are scoring 18 points per game on 365 yards of offense while allowing 24 points per game on 379 yards.

Baker Mayfield is carrying a dreadful touchdown-to-interception ratio into this matchup. Mayfield has thrown for 1,247 yards, four touchdowns, and eight picks.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Flames +130

Thus far, the Flames (2-1-1, 5 points) and Golden Knights (2-2-0, 4 points) are neck and neck with each other as they try to keep up with Edmonton and Anaheim in the Pacific Division. In a late game, the Flames and Knights will face off in Vegas.

Calgary has alternated wins and losses through five contests, most recently defeating Dallas in a 3-2 game. On average, the Flames are scoring and allowing 2.75 goals per game.

Left winger Johnny Gaudreau has been the biggest contributor for this Calgary team, scoring two goals and racking up four assists for one more point than games played.

Vegas kicked off the season with a pair of wins over San Jose, but have had a tougher time since then. In their past two games, the Golden Knights have been outscored 8-4 in two losses to Boston and Phoenix.

On average, Vegas is scoring 3.25 goals per game while allowing 2.50 goals per game.

Matching Calgary’s Gaudreau, right winger Mark Stone has contributed six points on two goals and four assists for Vegas. Right winger Reilly Smith leads the team with three goals.

50* Powerhouse Play on Avalanche -155

The Avalanche (3-0-0, 6 points) have a flawless record through three games of the season. Tonight, they’ll try to make it 4-for-4 when they host the Coyotes (1-2-0, 2 points) in Colorado.

Phoenix recovered from a winless start with a 4-1 win over Vegas in their most recent game. As a whole, the Coyotes have struggled to score goals. On average, Phoenix is scoring 1.67 goals per game while allowing 1.33 goals per game.

With 89 saves on 93 shots against, Phoenix goaltender Darcy Kuemper has allowed just four goals with a save percentage of .957.

The Coyotes will likely need more offense to take down Colorado, who’s aiming to end a season-opening four-game homestand with a perfect record.

In three games, the Avalanche have scored a total of 13 goals. On average, Colorado is scoring 4.33 goals per game and allowing 2.33 goals per game.

Right winger Mikko Rantanen has already contributed five points with three goals and two assists.

This matchup will likely come down to a speedy Colorado team with a strong top line versus the solid defense of a Coyotes team that’s allowed just four goals in three games.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Yankees +145

In a classic matchup of power versus pitching, the Yankees (103-59) are set for Game 1 of the ALCS against the Astros (107-55) in Houston.

Offensively, New York was the best team in baseball throughout the season with 943 runs scored in the regular season. With 306 home runs, the Yankees trailed only Minnesota by one. But don’t forget about the well-balanced Astros lineup that scored 920 runs this year (3rd in MLB).

Houston entered the postseason with one of the most daunting playoff rotations in memory. In addition to Zack Greinke, who went 8-1 with a 3.02 ERA since being acquired at the trade deadline, the Astros can call on Justin Verlander (21-6, 2.58 ERA) and Gerrit Cole (20-5, 2.50 ERA).

For the Yankees, right-hander Masahiro Tanaka (11-9, 4.45 ERA) gets the start. With a bullpen full of big arms, Tanaka will be happy with a repeat of his ALDS performance against the Twins in which he pitched five innings with seven strikeouts and allowed one earned run on three hits.

Right-hander Zack Greinke (18-5, 2.93 ERA) is set to start for the Astros. Greinke started the Game 3 loss to the Rays, allowing three home runs and six total runs over just 3 2/3 innings.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Blazers -1½ -109

Both the Suns (1-1) and Blazers (1-1) have earned one win and one loss so far in the preseason. Tonight, these two teams will continue the road towards regular season basketball with a contest in Portland.

Phoenix followed up a 111-106 win over the Timberwolves with a 105-88 loss to the Kings.

In that recent game against Sacramento, Devin Booker led the Suns with 18 points in 24 minutes. Booker also contributed seven rebounds alongside three assists and three steals.

Dario Saric failed to get in a rhythm, shooting just 3-for-12 from the field and 1-for-5 from three. In the end, Saric had nine points and six rebounds in the game.

The Trailblazers opened the preseason with a 105-94 loss to the Nuggets, but quickly rebounded with a 104-68 win over Haifa Maccabi.

In the latter game, Anfernee Simons scored a team-high 22 points in 30 minutes on the floor. In addition to a plus/minus of +21, Simons added four three-pointers, five rebounds, and three assists. With 16 points, nine rebounds, two assists, and two blocks, Zach Collins earned the best plus/minus on the Blazers with a +22.

50* Powerhouse Play on Navy/Tulsa under54 -109

Another American Athletic Conference contest features the Navy Midshipmen (3-1) and Tulsa Golden Hurricane (2-3). The over/under is set at 54 points.

Having only lost to now-ranked Memphis, Navy has started the year strong and is coming off a big 34-25 win over military academy rivals Air Force. In addition to the 34 the Midshipmen scored against the Falcons, they’ve also put up 42 and 45 points in the first two games of the season.

On average, the Midshipmen are scoring 36 points per game on 437 yards of offense while giving up 19 points per game on 277 yards.

In Navy’s triple option offense, quarterback Malcolm Perry leads the team with 480 yards and three touchdowns through the air, and another 386 yards and nine touchdowns on the ground.

Last week’s heartbreaking, 43-37 triple-overtime loss to #24 SMU dropped Tulsa to 0-2 against ranked opponents after having already lost to #18 Michigan State in the first game of the year. In the team’s other three games, Tulsa scored between 21 and 34 points.

On average, Tulsa scores 25 points per game on 390 yards of offense while allowing 30 points per game on 390 yards.

Without the aid of three overtime possessions, Tulsa has failed to score more than 24 points since a September 7th game against San Jose State.

50* Powerhouse Play on Red Wings +165

Despite playing one fewer game than the Maple Leafs (2-2-1, 5 points), the Red Wings (3-1-0, 6 points) have one more point on the season. Tonight, these two teams will face off in Detroit.

Toronto is coming off three straight losses, one of which came in overtime. Their most recent game was a 7-3 beating at the hands of a strong Lightning team.

On paper, Toronto looks like a perfectly average team in this young season. On average, the Maple Leafs score 3.80 goals per game and allow 3.80 goals per game.

Center Auston Matthews has been the leading man for Toronto through five games, earning seven points on six goals and an assist.

Detroit is fresh off a 4-2 victory over Montreal, and now sits behind only Buffalo in the Atlantic Division. It’s been a strong start to the season for the Red Wings, who are currently scoring 3.50 goals per game while allowing 2.75 goals per game, on average.

Already with six goals and two assists, Anthony Mantha leads the Red Wings with eight points from the right wing position.

50* Powerhouse Play on Army/Western Kentucky over42½ -110

On Saturday night, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (3-2) will host the Black Knights of Army (3-2) The over/under is set at 42.5 points.

Although the Black Knights have won three games, the team’s best performance of the year may have come in a loss. Against #7 Michigan, Army took the Wolverines to double overtime before the Black Knights took a 24-21 loss.

On average, the Black Knights are scoring 30 points per game on 346 yards of offense while allowing 21 points per game on 335 yards.

In Army’s last three games, they’ve scored 31, 33, and 52 points.

Quarterback Kelvin Hopkins spearheads the army offense with his feet, having racked up 253 yards and five touchdowns on the ground. Running back Connor Slomka has added another 308 yards and three TDs.

Outside of one 28-point and one 21-point performance, Western Kentucky has scored exactly 20 points in three of their five games. In fact, all three 20-point games have been wins.

On average, the Hilltoppers are scoring 22 points per game on 331 yards of offense while allowing 21 points per game on 303 yards.

With no other player having more than 38 yards rushing, running back Gaej Walker leads the Western Kentucky running game with his 426 yards and four touchdowns.

50* Powerhouse Play on Connecticut/Tulane under58½ -110

A seemingly lopsided American Athletic Conference matchup pits the UConn Huskies (1-4) against the Tulane Green Wave (4-1). The over/under is set at 58.5 points.

UConn started off the year with a 24-21 win over Wagner, but has lost four straight since then. Through five games, the Huskies gave failed to score more than 24 points in any contest.

On average, UConn is scoring 19 points per game on 308 yards of offense while allowing 39 points per game on 416 yards.

With 203 yards of passing offense per game, the Huskies rank 99th in the nation. With 104 yards of rushing per game, the Huskies rank 120th in the nation.

If not for a 24-6 loss to #10 Auburn, Tulane would be perfect on the year. Scoring at least 38 in every other contest, the Green Wave have defeated Houston and Army, among others.

On average, the Green Wave is scoring 37 points per game on 468 yards while allowing 22 points per game on 244 yards.

While Tulane ranks sixth in the nation with 283 rushing yards per game, they sit at just 112th in the country with only 185 yards per game through the air.

50* Powerhouse Play on BYU/South Florida under51 -110

Two teams with identical records will face off on Saturday when the BYU Cougars (2-3) go into Tampa Bay to take on the South Florida Bulls (2-3). The over/under is set at 51 points.

The Cougars have already played three ranked teams on the year. While BYU defeated#24 USC in overtime, they lost to both #22 Washington and #14 Utah in lopsided matchups.

On average, BYU is scoring 22 points a game on 376 yards of offense while allowing 31 points a game on 432 yards.

With starting quarterback Zach Wilson sidelined until December, the Cougars will have to send out freshman Jaren Hall, who is 4-for-7 for 58 yards so far this season.

The BYU rush defense is ranked 119th in the nation.

Unlike the Cougars, South Florida is coming off a win. Last week, the Bulls defeated UConn by a score of 48-22. Against three good opponents - #19 Wisconsin, Georgia Tech, and SMU – USF is winless.

On average, the Bulls are scoring 27 points per game on 344 yards of offense while allowing 30 points per game on 372 yards. The USF defense currently ranks 93rd in the country, and the offense is a mediocre 85th overall.

50* Powerhouse Play on Clemson -27 -109

The undefeated #2 Clemson Tigers (5-0) have an ACC matchup against the Florida State Seminoles (3-2) in South Carolina on Saturday.

After a rough 1-2 start that included losses to Boise State and #25 Virginia, Florida State has won two straight games against Louisville and NC State. On average, the Seminoles are scoring 33 points on 429 yards of offense while allowing 30 points on 447 yards.

With 582 yards, seven touchdowns, and 5.1 yards per carry, running back Cam Akers leads this Florida State offense. Akers will need to be great against Clemson if FSU will have a chance, as the Seminoles have lost nine of their last 10 games against ranked opponents.

Clemson is coming off a narrow 21-20 victory over North Carolina, but has stayed perfect through five games despite losing #1 overall status. The Tigers have scored at least 41 points against Georgia Tech, Syracuse, and Charlotte.

On average, the Tigers are scoring 38 points per game on 486 yards of offense while giving up 12 points per game on just 255 yards.

Although neither team has played yet in the month of October, FSU figures to face the toughest task up against a Clemson defense that’s had extra time to prepare for the Seminoles.

50* Powerhouse Play on Cincinnati/Houston under52 -110

The newly ranked #25 Cincinnati Bearcats (4-1) are headed on the road this weekend to take on the Houston Cougars (2-3). The over/under is set at 52 points.

Other than a 42-0 rout at the hands of #5 Ohio State, the Bearcats have looked very strong. On the resume, Cincinnati can point to wins over UCLA and #18 UCF.

On average, the Bearcats are scoring 28 points per game on 395 yards of offense while allowing 21 points per game on 322 yards.

This will be Cincinnati’s third road game of the year. Other than a blowout against an inferior Marshall team, the Bearcats didn’t’ even manage a single point in the team’s other road game, which came against the Buckeyes.

Houston started out with a tough matchup against #4 Oklahoma to kick off the season. That 49-31 loss was followed up by a win, but losses to #20 Washington State and Tulane further hindered a team that no longer has starting quarterback D’Eriq King under center after the player decided to redshirt.

On average, Houston is scoring 34 points per game on 409 yards of offense while allowing 32 points per game on 492 yards.

Without King, Clayton Tune leads the team form the QB spot. On the season, Tune is 16 of 20 for 124 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions. The Cougars didn’t need Tune to lead with his arm in the team’s last contest, but they’ll need him to be more prolific against Cincinnati.  

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Mississippi State/Tennessee over52 -110

Neither the Mississippi State Bulldogs (3-2) or Tennessee Volunteers (1-4) have enjoyed a successful season thus far. This year will get a bit worse for one program on Saturday when these teams match up in an SEC contest. The over/under is set at 52 points.

Mississippi State suffered losses at the hands of Kansas State and #7 Auburn, but beat Kentucky 29-13 a few weeks ago. To start the season, the Bulldogs put up 38 points in two straight games.

On average, Mississippi State is scoring 30 points per game on 398 yards of offense while allowing 29 points per game on 401 yards.

The rushing game of Mississippi State is led by running back Kylin Hill and quarterback Garrett Shrader. While Hill has rushed for 596 yards and five touchdowns, Shrader has racked up 312 yards and two touchdowns on the ground.

Tennessee has struggled all year, including recent losses to #9 Florida and #3 Georgia. But including a 45-0 win over Chattanooga, the Volunteers have scored at least 26 on three occasions. Defensively, Tennessee has allowed 29 points or more in four of their five games.

On average, the Volunteers are scoring 24 points per game on 352 yards of offense while allowing 29 points per game on 377 yards.

Tennessee will look to get the ball into Jauan Jennings’ hands. Through five games, Jennings has caught 26 passes for 395 yards and five touchdowns.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Nationals +115

It took five games for both the Nationals (93-69) and Cardinals (91-71) to take care of business in their respective NLDS series. Tonight, these two clubs begin the NLCS in St. Louis.

A 10-inning thriller over the Dodgers earned Washington a spot in this NLCS. The Nationals have been led by Anthony Rendon and his 7-for-20 NLDS performance that included a home run and five RBIs. Ryan Zimmerman added another homer and three RBIs, and Juan Soto hit two homers with six RBIs.

St. Louis took down Atlanta with a record-setting first inning in Game 5. Both Marcell Ozuna and Paul Goldschmidt have launched two home runs for the Cardinals in the postseason.

The visiting Nationals will start right-hander Anibal Sanchez (11-8, 3.85 ERA). In Game 3 of the NLDS, Sanchez gave up one run while striking out nine in five innings against the Dodgers. In his lone start against St. Louis this season, Sanchez allowed three runs in five innings.

Right-hander Miles Mikolas (9-14, 4.16 ERA) takes the mound for the Cardinals. Mikolas started Game 1 of the NLDS, allowing one run over five innings against the Braves. In a mid-September start against the Nats, Mikolas gave up three runs over six innings.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Miami-FL -2 -110

A good Friday night matchup pits #20 Virginia (4-1) against unranked Miami (2-3) in Florida. Despite the losing record, Miami is favored by two points in this contest.

The Virginia Cavaliers earned ranked status with wins over Florida State and Pittsburgh, but are coming off a 35-20 loss to #10 Notre Dame. On average, Virginia is scoring 32 points on 363 yards of offense while allowing 21 points on 275 yards.

One hurdle Virginia will have to overcome is the lack of back-to-back ACC road wins since 2011.

In the Notre Dame loss, Virginia’s lack of running game was exposed. Against the Irish, the Cavaliers racked up just 29 yards rushing as a team.

Miami has enjoyed little success under head coach Manny Diaz. Other than a 63-0 explosion against Bethune Cookman, the Hurricanes have failed to impress on offense. Losses to #8 Florida, North Carolina, and Virginia Tech have set Miami back this season.

However, it’s worth noting that seven points is the widest margin by which Miami has lost all season. On average, the Hurricanes are scoring 32 points on 448 yards of offense while allowing 21 points on 283 yards.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Panthers +100

With three games played, the Panthers (1-2-0, 2 points) have taken just two points this season. Florida will try to double that total when they go into Buffalo to take on the Atlantic Division-leading Sabres (3-0-1, 7 points).

The Panthers are scoring goals, but letting in even more. In three games, Florida has allowed 14 total goals. In losses to Tampa Bay and Carolina, the Panthers allowed a total of 11 goals.

On average, Florida is scoring 3.00 goals per game while allowing 4.67 goals per game.

On the bright side, the Panthers are getting great production from left winger Mike Hoffman, who leads the team with six points on four goals and two assists.

The Sabres have taken points from every contest this year, including a 4-3 overtime loss to Columbus. Most recently, Buffalo defeated Montreal by a score of 5-4.

On average, the Sabres are scoring 4.50 goals per game while allowing 2.75 goals per game.

With seven points, center Jack Eichel leads the team with three goals and four assists. Through four games, right winger Victor Olofsson is the Sabres’ leading goal-scorer with four.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Cavs/Pistons over216½ -110

As preparations for the 2019-20 NBA regular season continue, the Cavaliers (1-0) will take on the Pistons (1-1) in Detroit. The over/under is set at 216.5 points.

Both Cleveland and Detroit put up a big offensive number in their most recent games. Against San Lorenzo, the Cavaliers scored 120 points. In a win against Dallas, the Pistons scored 124 points.

In Cleveland’s win, the team got at least 12 points from Cedi Osman (12 points), Tristan Thompson (14 points), Larry Nance Jr. (15 points), Jordan Clarkson (17 points), and Kevin Porter Jr. (16 points).

Thompson has the most impressive performance of the bunch, receiving a plus/minus of +28 while racking up 10 rebounds and three assists in addition to his point total.

In Detroit’s win over Dallas, Luke Kennard was the Pistons’ top scorer with 19 points in 26 minutes on 6-of-8 shooting from the field. Blake Griffin pitched in with 17 points, five rebounds, and three assists in his 27 minutes on the floor.

Bruce Brown was the only Detroit starter unable to hit double digits, as Andre Drummond scored 13 points, Reggie Jackson scored 13 points, and Tony Snell scored 11 points in addition to Griffin.

50* Powerhouse Play on Celtics/Magic over215 -110

Although it may not mean anything when the regular season begins, both the Celtics (1-0) and Magic (3-0) have started off the preseason with flawless records. With an over/under of 215, these two teams will face off this evening. The over/under is set at 215 points.

Boston has played just one game thus far, winning by a single point over Charlotte in a 107-106 contest. The Celtics will play just four total preseason games, with a pair of contests against the Cavaliers waiting after this Magic game.

Against the Hornets, Jayson Tatum led all scorers with 20 points in 23 minutes on the floor. Tatum was 3-for-8 from three, and added four rebounds, three steals, one assist, and one block. Kemba Walker added 12 points and and four assists of his own.

Other than a low-scoring 97-88 win over Atlanta, the Magic have scored 115 and 125 points in their two other preseason victories. In Orlando’s win over Detroit, Aaron Gordon put up 25 points on 10 of 17 shooting from the field.

In the most recent game, it was Terrance Ross who led the team with 20 points from the bench. Jonathan Isaac pitched in with 13 points, eight rebounds, four assists, and four steals in 26 impressive minutes.

50* Powerhouse Play on Nuggets/Clippers over226 -110

The Clippers (1-1) are set to play host to the visiting Nuggets (1-0) in Los Angeles tonight. The over/under is set at 226 points.

Denver started the preseason with a 105-94 win over the Portland Trailblazers tow nights ago. With 14 points in 20 minutes, Paul Millsap led all scorers. Millsap added five rebounds, two steals, and a block. Michael Porter Jr. played 17 minutes off the bench, scoring nine points on 4-of-7 shooting from the field.

The Clippers followed up a 109-96 loss to the Rockets in the preseason opener with a 127-87 win over the Shanghai Sharks. In the latter game, Maurice Harkless led Los Angeles in scoring with 16 points in just 12 minutes. Jeff Green went 5-for-10 from the field to put up 13 points.

After the game against Los Angeles, the Nuggets will play Phoenix and Portland again before kicking off the regular season against Portland on October 23rd.

Before the Clippers start the season against the Lakers on October 22nd, they’ll face Melbourne and Dallas after this Nuggets game.

Although Kawhi Leonard will not play against Denver, both teams have the potential to score 115 points or more.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Suns/Kings over229 -110

The Suns (1-0) and Kings (0-2) will continue their respective marches towards the 2019-20 season with a preseason matchup in Sacramento. The over/under is set at 229 points.

Phoenix kicked off preseason action with a 11-106 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves two nights ago. In 21 minutes on the floor, DeAndre Ayton led all Suns with 18 points and 13 rebounds in the game. Frank Kaminsky came off the bench to score 14 points on 6-of-9 shooting from the field.

The Suns are likely to continue giving solid minutes to their starters with just three preseason games remaining before competitive play kicks off.

The Kings started the preseason with two losses to the Pacers, but they scored 131 points in one of them. The most recent contest was a 130-106 game.

In 28 minutes, Buddy Hield led the Kings with 17 points, and added five rebounds and five assists. Marvin Bagley III scored 15 points and reeled in six boards. Yogi Ferrell was the best player from the bench, scoring 12 points with four assists.

Sacramento has allowed an average of 131 points between its two games thus far, so Phoenix should have little trouble offensively.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Blackhawks -110

While the Blackhawk (0-1-0, 0 points) have played just one game, the Sharks (0-4-0, 0 points) have already played four. Between the two, you won’t find a single point. Tonight, these squads will go head to head in Chicago.

San Jose has managed to score more than a single goal in just one of their first four games, which was a 5-2 loss to Nashville. In a pair of losses to Vegas and another to Anaheim, the Sharks haven’t finished any game within a goal of the opponent.

On average, San Jose is scoring 1.25 goals per game and allowing 4.25 goals per contest.

Through a rough four-game start, defenseman Brent Burns leads the Sharks with three points on one goal and two assists. No San Jose player has more than one goal to his name thus far.

After signing Patrick Marleau to a one-year deal, the Sharks could have the team’s leading career goal scorer (508) and points leader (1,082) on the ice.

The Blackhawks’ lone game of the season ended as a one-goal loss to Philadelphia in the Czech Republic. Six days have passed since that season opener, so Chicago should be well rested.

Right-winger Patrick Kane has gotten off to a hot start, already having scored one goal and notching two assists to rack up three points in a single game of action.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Giants/Patriots under42 -110

The NFL’s perennial powerhouse takes the stage on Thursday Night Football as the undefeated Patriots (5-0) play host to the Giants (2-3) in New England. The over/under is set at 42 points.

New York dropped the first two games of the season, but has gone 3-1 with rookie quarterback Daniel Jones under center. However, the Giants are coming off a 28-10 loss at the hands of Minnesota.

On average, the Giants are scoring 19 points per game on 379 yards of offense. Going up against a New England defense that’s allowed just 34 total points through five games, expect New York to struggle.

Thus far, Jones is 70 of 109 for 760 yards, four touchdowns, and three interceptions. And although there was hope among the Giants organization that Saquon Barkley could return for this matchup, it’s unlikely that their star running back will play.

While the Patriots haven’t played the toughest schedule in the world through five weeks of play, they did take down the otherwise undefeated Bills by a score of 16-10. On average, the Pats are scoring 31 points per game while sporting the league’s best defense, which allows just under seven points per game.

Quarterback Tom Brady is coming off a 348-yard, three-TD, one-interception game against the Redskins, but was held to just 150 yards with no touchdowns and one pick against the Bills.

50* Powerhouse Play on Predators -130

While the Capitals (2-0-2, 6 points) have earned at least one point in every contest this year, the Predators (2-1-0, 4 points) have failed to do so just once. Tonight, these two teams face off in Nashville.

Washington followed up one-goal wins over the Blues and Islanders with one-goal, overtime losses to the Hurricanes and Stars. On average, the Capitals are scoring 2.50 goals per game and allowing 2.50 goals per game.

John Carlson leads Washington with five total points on one goal and four assists. T.J. Oshie has added another two goals and one assist to start the season.

The Capitals trail only the undefeated Carolina Hurricanes in the Metropolitan Division. Meanwhile, the Predators are third in the Central Division, looking up at both St. Louis and Colorado.

A pair of 5-2 wins over Minnesota and San Jose has been separated by a 5-3 loss to Detroit for the Preds. Offensively, Nashville has gotten out to a hot start with 4.33 goals per game through three contests. On average, the Predators are allowing 3.00 goals per game.

With six points on six assists, center Matt Duchene leads the Predators with an average of two points per game. Filip Forsberg leads Nashville with three goals.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Syracuse/NC State under55½ -110

Identical records will face off when the NC State Wolfpack (3-2) host the Syracuse Orange (3-2) on Thursday night. The over/under is set at 55.5 points.

Although Syracuse allowed just three total points in games against Liberty and Holy Cross, they were pummeled to the tune of 104 total points against Maryland and #1 Clemson. On average, Syracuse scores 29 points per game on 385 yards of offense while allowing 28 points per game on 438 yards.

Quarterback Tommy DeVito leads the Orange with 1,234 yards, 11 touchdowns, and five interceptions. DeVito’s biggest weapon is receiver Trishton Jackson, who’s caught 24 balls for 393 yards and five touchdowns.

NC State has failed to rise up against their quality opponents so far this year, losing to both FSU and West Virginia. On the bright side, the Wolfpack have allowed just 29 total points against their other three opponents.

On average, NC State is scoring 30 points per game on 431 yards of offense while allowing 21 points per game on 321 yards.

Bailey Hockman is expected to start at quarterback for the Wolfpack. So far, Hockman has thrown for 255 yards, one touchdown, and one interception on 50 attempts.

Both Hockman and DeVito are coming off injuries, so neither starting spot is set in stone.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Astros -260

The Astros (107-55) entered the postseason as the favorites to win the World Series. If they’re going to make it to the ALCS to face the Yankees, they’ll first need to win a Game 5 against the Rays (96-66) in Houston.

This ALDS matchup started according to plan for Houston, who jumped out to a 2-0 series lead after outscoring Tampa Bay 9-3 through the first two games. 10-3 and 4-1 losses in Tampa Bay forced a fifth and final game, but the Astros will be happy this one’s at home, where they’ve gone 60-21 on the season.

The away team in this matchup is likely to use multiple arms against the Astros, as the Rays have found success with that formula. However, right-hander Tyler Glasnow (6-1, 1.78 ERA) will get the start. Glasnow will be pitching on an extra day of rest, but he was beaten up in Game 1, allowing a two-run shot to Jose Altuve and allowing four hits over 4 1/3 innings of Game 1.

Right-hander Gerrit Cole (20-5, 2.50 ERA) gets the start for Houston. Cole was dominant in Game 2, striking out 15 batters over 7 2/3 innings. Cole entered the series with an 0-2 record and 3.51 ERA in four career starts against the Rays, but the star right-hander is now unbeaten over his last 23 starts.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Bucks -2½ -110

As the Utah Jazz (1-0) and Milwaukee Bucks (1-0) prepare to kick of the 2019-20 NBA regular season, they’ll face off against one another this evening. Both teams won their preseason opener.

The Jazz began their preseason campaign with a 133-81 win over the Adelaide 36ers. Center Tony Bradley led the team with 18 points and a plus/minus of +30. Jeff Green added 16 points in 18 minutes of play.

The Bucks kicked off the preseason with a 122-112 win over the Chicago Bulls. The Lopez brothers each played 19 minutes. Robin Lopez ended the game with 14 points and five rebounds while Brook Lopez racked up 13 points, five rebounds, and three assists.

Utah will go into this game with several players on the injured list. Donovan Mitchell, Dante Exum, and Rudy Gobert are all listed as day-to-day at this point in time, with no reason with risk their health in a preseason game.

While Giannis Antetokounmpo, Eric Bledsoe, and Khris Middleton didn’t see action in the first preseason game, coach Mike Budenholzer has intimated those players are likely to get action in this game.

The Jazz will play New Orleans, Sacramento, and Portland before getting the regular season underway. The Bucks have Dallas, Washington, and Minnesota remaining on their preseason schedule.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Appalachian State/UL-Lafayette over68½ -109

You’ll only find one loss between the records of both the Appalachian State Mountaineers (4-0) and Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns (4-1). The over/under is set at 68.6 points as these two teams get set to face off Wednesday night.

The jewel in Appalachian State’s arsenal of wins is a 34-31 win over North Carolina on September 21st. On average, the Mountaineers are scoring 47 points per game on 429 yards of offense while allowing 29 points per game on 420 yards.

Appalachian State has scored 56 points in two contests this year, thanks in large part to running back Darrynton Evans. In four games, Evans has racked up 471 yards and nine touchdowns on the ground, and is averaging seven yards per rush.

The Ragin Cajuns’ sole loss of the season came against Mississippi State in the season opener by a score of 38-28. Now, UL-Lafayette is on a four-game winning streak that includes a 77-6 victory over Texas Southern.

On average, the Ragin Cajuns are scoring 44 points per game on 540 yards of offense while allowing 21 points per game on 345 yards.

Lafayette can boast a pair of rushers over 400 yards on the ground. Elijah Mitchell has rushed for 402 yards and nine touchdowns. Trey Ragas has rushed for 548 yards and six touchdowns while averaging 9.8 yards per carry.

While both offenses are used to scoring plenty of points, the Appalachian State defense has allowed between 31 and 41 points in each of their last three games while Lafayette has allowed 24 and 25 points in their last two.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Sabres -110

With the benefit of playing one more game than tonight’s opponent, the Buffalo Sabres (2-0-1, 5 points) sit two points ahead of the Montreal Canadiens (1-0-1, 3 points) in the Atlantic Division. Tonight, the Sabres will host the Canadiens.

Montreal opened the season with a 4-3 OT loss to Carolina before beating Toronto by a score of 6-5. Buffalo is coming off a one-goal loss to the Blue Jackets, but they opened the season with a win over Pittsburgh before exploding for seven goals in a victory over New Jersey.

Goalie Carey Price is allowing 3.69 goals per game with a .900 save percentage for the Canadiens, but it’s backup goaltender Keith Kinkaid who will make his season debut tonight. Carter Hutton has been in goal for Buffalo’s two wins, allowing an average of 1.50 goals with a save percentage of .939.

With one goals and two assists, Brendan Gallagher leads the Canadiens. Defenseman Rasmus Dahlin leads the Sabres with one goal and four assists.

Buffalo won three of four contests against the Canadiens last season, two of which ended in overtime.

Look for Jeff Skinner, who scored seven points on four goals and three assists against Montreal last year.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Cardinals -110

There’s a winner-take-all affair taking place this late afternoon in Atlanta as the Braves (97-65) host the Cardinals (91-71) in Game 5 of this NLDS matchup.

After dropping Game 1 in a 13-run game after being outscored 4-3 in the ninth inning, the Braves responded by winning the next two games and allowing only a single total run. Game 4 was decided by just one run in extra innings as Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina tied the game on a clutch, eighth-inning hit before winning the game in the 10th with a sacrifice fly.

Throughout the series, Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. has been the best player in series. In four games, Acuna Jr. is 8-for-16 with three doubles, a triple, and a homer.

23-year-old Jack Flaherty (11-8, 2.75 ERA) is expected to start Game 5 for the Cardinals. The St. Louis right-hander pitched Game 2 of the series, holding the Braves to three runs over seven innings. In two regular season games against Atlanta this year, Flaherty allowed just three runs over 12 total innings.

The Braves are expected to send out Mike Foltynewicz (8-5, 4.54 ERA) for his second start of the series. In seven career starts against St. Louis, Foltynewicz is 3-4 with a 7.64 ERA, but he tossed that seven-inning, three-hit, scoreless gem earlier this series.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Bruins +130

We’re only a few games into the 2019-20 season, but we can still enjoy a matchup between two undefeated teams as the Boston Bruins (2-0-0, 4 points) go into Vegas to take on the Golden Knights (2-0-0, 4 points).

Thus far, the strength of the Bruins has been the defense. Through two games, Boston has held opponents to just one total goal while scoring three goals of their own. Now, the Bruins will play their third-straight away game to start the season.

The Golden Knights have looked good on both sides of the game in their two contests against San Jose. Allowing just one goal in each game, Marc-Andre Fleury has a .965 save percentage so far. And with nine total goals in two games, Vegas looks good on the attack as well.

Coming off a Stanly Cup Finals Game 7 loss to the Blues, Boston aims to stay perfect against an opponent they’ve defeated in three of the last four matchups.

Although Vegas has been scoring more goals so far this season, Boston was slightly better in that phase of the game a year ago. While the Bruins ranked 11th with 3.13 goals per game in 2018-19, the Golden Knights ranked 13th with 3.00 goals per game.

50* Powerhouse Play on Hurricanes +115

The Carolina Hurricanes (3-0-0, 6 points) have gotten off to a lightning-fast start, and they’ll aim to continue that momentum on the road as they take on the Panthers (1-1-0, 2 points) in Florida.

While the Hurricanes are currently the top team in the Metropolitan Division, the Panthers are ahead of only winless Ottawa in the Atlantic Division.

Coming off a 4-3 win over the Lightning, Carolina has scored either three or four goals in every game of this young season. The defense has been good enough, as the Hurricanes haven’t allowed more than three goals in any game. Despite winning all three matchups thus far, each contest has been decided by a single goal.

In fact, every Carolina game has gone to overtime, with one being decided in a shootout.

Florida has a tough schedule to start the season, having this Carolina game on the heels of back-to-back contests versus Tampa Bay, who led the NHL in scoring by a wide margin last year. However, the Panthers followed up a 5-2 loss on the road with a 4-3 home victory on Saturday.

Center Erik Haula has now scored in each of the first three games after coming over from the Vegas Golden Knights. Before a 15-game season marred by injury last year, Haula scored a career-high 29 goals the year prior.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Yankees -140

If the Yankees (103-59) are going to sweep in the Twins (101-61) in the ALDS, they’ll have to do so in Minnesota as these teams get set for Game 3.

Through the first two games of the playoff series, New York has scored a combined 18 runs while giving up six. Thus far, the Yankees are displaying their offensive prowess after finishing the regular season with the most runs scored (943 runs), while suppressing the bats of the league’s second-best offense (939 runs).

Hoping to further limit the Twins lineup will be Luis Severino (1-1, 1.50 ERA). Since missing most of the season with injuries, the Yankees right-hander got off to a hot start with nine scoreless innings before a more colorful third outing. In his lone career start at Target Field, Severino allowed one run on four hits over 5 2/3 innings in 2018.

Right-hander Jake Odorizzi (15-7, 3.51 ERA) will start for the Twins with the season on the line. Over his last 10 starts, Odorizzi hasn’t allowed more than three earned runs. In 18 career appearances against New York, Odorizzi is 7-9 with a 4.71 ERA.

Minnesota lacks a home-field advantage, having lost 10 of their last 11 home games in the divisional round of the playoffs.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Browns/49ers over47 -109

Only two NFL teams remain undefeated at this point in the season. One of those teams, the 49ers (3-0), will play host to the visiting Browns (2-2) in San Francisco on Monday Night Football. The over/under is set at 47 points.

Despite dropping games to the Titans and Rams, Cleveland is coming into to this matchup with plenty of confidence after a big 40-25 victory over the Ravens a week ago. On average, the Browns are scoring 22 points per game on 401 yards of offense while allowing 23 points per game on 360 yards.

The Browns finally got Jarvis Landry going last week, as the receiver racked up 167 yards on eight catches. Nick Chubb diced up the Baltimore defense for 165 yards and three TDs on 20 carries.

Baker Mayfield has struggled to protect the football so far this season. Through four games, Mayfield has thrown for 1,147 yards, four touchdowns, and six interceptions. However, last week was his best performance of the young season, as he threw for 342 yards with one TD and one pick.

While the 49ers have remained unbeaten through three weeks of play, all three wins have come against teams with losing records. On average, San Francisco is scoring 32 points per game on 426 yards of offense while allowing 18 points per game on 301 yards.

While Jimmy Garoppolo has been getting his feet under him, the Niners have scored a low of 24 points and a high of 41. On the year, Garoppolo has thrown for 739 yards, five touchdowns, and four picks while completing 69% of his passes.

San Francisco comes in as the second-highest scoring offense in the NFL, on average.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Islanders -130

The Winnipeg Jets (1-1-0, 2 points) have played two games that included a total of 19 goals between them. Coming off a 5-4 win over New Jersey, the Jets now set their sights on a Sunday evening game against the Islanders (0-1-0, 0 points) in New York.

Winnipeg’s first victory of the season was an unlikely one after going down by four goals to the Devils. In the end, the Jets won 5-4 in a shootout while the Islanders were losing 2-1 to the Capitals.

Last year, the Jets went 47-30-5 for 99 points. With 3.29 goals per game, Winnipeg was the seventh-best team in the NHL. By allowing 2.96 goals per game, the Jets ranked 15th among all teams.

The Islanders were able to rack up four more points last season, finishing with 103 points on a 48-27-7 record. With 2.72 goals per game, the Islanders ranked 22nd in the NHL a year ago. Defensively, the Islanders were the best team in hockey by letting in just 2.33 goals per game.

Despite a loss to Washington, the Islanders continued their good defensive form in the season opener by allowing just two goals in the game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Titans -2 -110

The Buffalo Bills (3-1) will put their strong defense to the test on the road as they go into Tennessee to take on the Titans (2-2).

In the AFC South, every team owns a record of 2-2, so this matchup gives Tennessee the chance to stay in the race. The Titans are coming off a 24-10 victory over Atlanta after dropping back-to-back games against Indianapolis and Jacksonville.

The AFC East looks like a two-team race between Buffalo and the undefeated Patriots, as the Jets and Dolphins are both winless. New England edged out the Bills last week in a hard-fought 16-10 contest.

On average, the Bills are scoring just 19 points per game on 404 yards of offense while allowing 16 points per game on 290 yards. Meanwhile, the Titans are scoring 23 points per game on 352 yards of offense while allowing 16 points per game on 361 yards.

The difference in this contest could be the quarterback play. For Buffalo, Josh Allen is expected to play after being cleared from concussion protocol. On the season, Allen has thrown for 903 yards, three touchdowns, and six interceptions while completing just 60.3% of his passes.

For Tennessee, Marcus Mariota is completing 62.2% of his passes for 933 yards, seven touchdowns, and no interceptions so far.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Rays +280

In this ALDS matchup, the Tampa Bay Rays (96-66) have a tough task ahead of them as they go into Houston once again for another go at the Astros (107-55). The Astros won Game 1 of the series by a score of 6-2.

For the third straight year, Jose Altuve homered in the first game of the ALDS. Altuve’s dinger came in a four-run inning for the Astros; an inning the Rays couldn’t recover from.

Tonight, the Rays will send out left-hander Blake Snell (6-8, 4.29 ERA) to start Game 2. The 2018 AL Cy Young Award winner pitched just 107 innings in 2019 after undergoing elbow surgery in the middle of the season. In six career starts against the Astros, Snell is 2-2 with an ERA of 4.73.

Right-hander Gerrit Cole (20-5, 2.50 ERA) will start on the mound for Houston. In addition to the Astros winning each of Cole’s last 13 starts of the season, Cole earned a record of 16-0 with a 1.78 ERA over his final 22 starts. In four career starts against Tampa Bay, Cole is 0-2 with a 3.51 ERA.

Tampa Bay’s offense is led by Austin Meadows, who is tops on the team with 33 homers, 89 RBIs, and a batting average of .291.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Wild +150

The Minnesota Wild (0-1-0, 0 points) aim to avoid a winless start through two games of a fresh season when they go into Colorado to take on the Avalanche (1-0-0, 2 points).

While the Avalanche were beating up on Calgary 5-3 in their season opener, the Wild were letting in four goals in the third period of an eventual 5-2 loss to Nashville.

A year ago, the Wild finished with 83 points on the back of a 37-36-9 record. There was no playoff hockey for Minnesota, but there was for the Avalanche. After finishing the regular season with a record of 38-30-14 and 90 points, Colorado pulled the upset over Calgary in the playoffs before being knocked out by San Jose.

With just 2.56 goals per game, Minnesota was one of the worst offensive teams in hockey a year ago, ranking 27th. Colorado rounded out the top 10 with their 3.15 goals per game.

Defensively, Minnesota was slightly better than their opponents today. The Wild finished 12th in the NHL with 2.84 goals allowed per game. The Avalanche finished 16th among all teams with 2.98 goals allowed per game.

With the return of a healthy Ryan Suter, who was hindered by an ankle injury for a large part of last season, the Wild have playoff aspirations this year.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Adelaide 36ers/Jazz under209 -110

As the Utah Jazz get ready to kick off a new season in search of further postseason success, they’ll begin their preparations with a preseason matchup against the Adelaide 36ers. The over/under is set at 209 points.

This 2019 Jazz team should feature more firepower than the team has had in years. Alongside breakout star Donovan Mitchell, a full-strength Jazz team will start Mike Conley, Bojan Bogdanovic, and Rudy Gobert.

Last year, Mitchell led all Jazz players with 23.8 points per game. Mitchell also added 4.1 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game.

At center, Gobert led Utah with 12.9 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game. Gobert was also the team’s second leading scorer with 15.9 points per game.

Former Grizzlies point guard Conley figures to be a big upgrade for the Jazz. Last year, Conley scored 21.1 points per game while adding 3.4 rebounds and 6.4 assists on average.

Bogdanovic brings his 18 points and 4.1 rebounds per game over from his 2018-19 season with the Pacers.

Although the Jazz should never be in doubt against the 36ers of the NBL, that wasn’t the case last year. In a preseason game last season, the 36ers outscored Utah in the first and third quarters.

50* Powerhouse Play on Capitals -115

You won’t find a loss on the record of either the Carolina Hurricanes (1-0-0, 2 points) or Washington Capitals (2-0-0, 4 points) at this early stage of the season. That will change after these two teams face off in Washington D.C. tonight.

The Hurricanes edged out Montreal 4-3 in the season opener. The Capitals have already played twice, defeating both the Islanders and Blues by a goal each.

Carolina now aims to build on last season’s 99 points on a 46-29-7 record. The Hurricanes were a middle-of-the-pack team offensively with 2.96 goals per game (16th). By allowing just 2.70 goals per game, the Hurricanes were tied for seventh among all teams.

The Capitals are coming off yet another season of more than 100 points, with 48 wins, 26 losses, and eight OT losses for 104 points. As the fifth-best offensive team a year ago, Washington scored 3.34 goals per game. By letting in 3.02 goals per game, the Capitals were tied for 17th in the NHL.

Washington is already getting strong production out of Jakub Vrana, who put St. Louis away with an overtime goal in the season opener and a scored a first-period goal that set up T.J. Oshie to score the game-winner in the second period.

50* Powerhouse Play on Lightning -105

After dropping the season opener 5-2, the Florida Panthers (0-1-0, 0 points) are looking for instant revenge against the Tampa Bay Lightning (1-0-0, 2 points). This contest will be the Panthers’ home opener.

A game that ended with a lopsided score line was very tight throughout the majority of the game. It wasn’t until after Vincent Trocheck tied the game at 2-2 midway through the third period that the Lightning took over. Ondrej Palat scored the third Tampa Bay goal on a power play about one minute later, handing the Lightning a lead they would never give up.

This contest features two of the better goalies in the NHL. Andrei Vasilevskiy is in net for the Lightning after winning the Vezina Trophy last season. For the Panthers, Sergei Bobrovsky is now the goalie after coming over from Columbus.

Lightning fans will remember Bobrovsky well after the Blue Jackets stunned Tampa Bay in the first round of the playoffs at the end of last season.

With five goals in the first game, the Lightning look poised to repeat as the top scoring team in the NHL. Last year, Tampa Bay finished far ahead of everyone else with 3.89 goals per game. The next-best team was Calgary with 3.52 goals per game.

The Panthers ranked ninth among all teams with 3.22 goals per game.

50* Powerhouse Play on UMass/Florida International over67½ -109

Each with just a single win on the season, the Florida International Panthers (1-3) will play host to the UMass Minutemen (1-4) on Saturday. The over/under is set at 67.5 points.

After a tough start to the season, UMass was able to claim their first victory of the season last week in a 37-29 win over Akron. On average, the Minutemen are scoring 25 points per game on 329 yards of offense while allowing 47 points on 526 yards.

It’s been a rough season for UMass, but running back Bilal Ally has done his part. Leading the offense in rushing, Ally has racked up 353 yards and three touchdowns thus far on the year.

FIU hasn’t started the year much better, dropping games to Tulane, Western Kentucky, and Louisiana Tech. The Panthers’ lone win came against New Hampshire.

On average, Florida International is scoring 22 points per game on 361 yards of offense while allowing 31 points per game on 454 yards.

With James Morgan taking the majority of snaps, Florida International hasn’t enjoyed a great deal of success. Morgan is 51 of 86 for 627 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions.

Neither offense has been great, but they should both be able to match or exceed their season high of 37 points for UMass and 31 points for FIU when they go up against these defenses Saturday.

50* Powerhouse Play on Ball State +5 -109

The Ball State Cardinals (1-3) haven’t had much to celebrate so far in the 2019 season. However, as the Cardinals go on the road to take on the Huskies of Northern Illinois (1-3) they have a great chance against an underwhelming team with just a single win to its name.

For Ball State, quarterback Drew Plitt has been solid. With a completion percentage of 67.6%, Plitt has thrown for 11 touchdowns and four interceptions. Led by receiver Riley Miller, who has 306 yards and two touchdowns on 22 receptions, the Cardinals offer three players with at least 200 receiving yards and five players with at least 100 receiving yards.

Although Ball State has lost to NC State, FAU, and Indiana, they’ve managed at least 24 points in each contest. The Cardinals are averaging 34 points per game and giving up 35 points per game.

Despite losing three straight games to #13 Utah, Nebraska, and Vanderbilt, Northern Illinois is a five-point favorite in this contest. The Huskies have scored a maximum of 24 points this year, with 18 points being their largest offensive output in any of their defeats.

With just four touchdowns and three picks on the season, Ross Bowers hasn’t been good enough to win ball games for Northern Illinois. He’ll look to add to his 1,056 passing yards on the season.

50* Powerhouse Play on Air Force/Navy over45 -109

College football fans have the pleasure of enjoying a military academy matchup on Saturday when the Navy Midshipmen (2-1) host the Air Force Falcons (3-1). The over/under is set at 45 points.

Air Force has notched wins against Colgate, Colorado, and San Jose State. The Falcons’ only loss came in a tough road game against #20 Boise State that ended 30-19.

On average, Air Force is scoring 35 points per game on 442 yards of offense while allowing 21 points per game on 304 yards.

As a triple option team, Air Force has six players with at least 100 yards on the ground, including quarterback Donald Hammond III (135 yards, five touchdowns). Running back Kadin Remsberg leads the team with 342 yards and three touchdowns on the ground, followed by the 338 yards and two touchdowns of Taven Birdow.

Navy has played just three games thus far, winning against Holy Cross and East Carolina before falling to Memphis a week ago. The Midshipmen have scored at least 42 points in each of their two wins in addition to putting up 23 in the Memphis loss.

On average, Navy is scoring 37 points a game on 457 yards of offense while allowing 17 points per game on 251 yards.

Navy doesn’t like to throw the ball much either, but quarterback Malcolm Perry has been in the end zone plenty of times this year. In addition to his 336 yards and three TDs through the air, Perry is the team’s leading rusher with 275 yards and seven touchdowns.

50* Powerhouse Play on TCU/Iowa State under43½ -109

After a two-point defeat at the hands of Baylor, Iowa State (2-2) looks to rebound from its second loss of the season against TCU (3-1) Saturday afternoon. The over/under is set at 43.5 points.

Although the Horned Frogs have scored at least 34 points in every contest this year, including a 41-38 loss to SMU, Iowa State presents the toughest defense TCU has come up against.

On average, TCU is scoring 41 points per game on 488 yards of offense while giving up 19 points a game on 246 yards.

While the Horned Frogs can spread the ball to any one of five receivers with more than 100 yards thus far, the offense is led by running backs Darius Anderson and Sewo Olonilua. Anderson has rushed for 483 yards and five touchdowns while Olonilua has rushed for 202 yards and two touchdowns.

While losing to Baylor and #19 Iowa, the Iowa State Cyclones haven’t allowed more than 26 points in any contest. In fact, the Cyclones only allowed 26 in a triple overtime game against Northern Iowa.

On average, Iowa State is scoring 35 points per game on 500 yards of offense while allowing 22 points per game on 352 yards. It’s worth noting that Iowa State’s points-per-game average is elevated by a 70-point performance over UL Monroe.

Quarterback Brock Purdy (1,331 yards, 8 TDs, 2 INTs) has a pair of 300-yard receivers to throw to. Tarique Milton has caught 16 balls for 344 yards and two touchdowns, and Deshaunte Jones has caught 27 passes for 334 yards and a touchdown.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Oklahoma State/Texas Tech under63½ -110

Texas Tech (2-2) will play a ranked opponent for the second time in as many weeks when they host #21 Oklahoma State (4-1) on Saturday. The over/under is set at 63.5 points.

The OSU Cowboys are coming off two straight ranked games of their own, beating #24 Kansas State but narrowly losing to #12 Texas the week prior. On average, Oklahoma State is scoring 41 points per game on 532 yards of offense while allowing 24 points a game on 380 yards.

Running back Chuba Hubbard is the key piece of this Cowboys offense. On 128 carries, Hubbard has rushed for 938 yards and 10 touchdowns. On average, Hubbard is running for 188 yards and two touchdowns per game.

Texas Tech has faced two good opponents this year and lost to them both, though nobody expected the Red Raiders to compete with #6 Oklahoma. On average, Texas Tech is scoring 28 points a game on 460 yards of offense while allowing 24 points a game on 390 yards.

A Red Raiders offense boasting three 100-yard rushers and four 100-yard receivers is led by quarterback Alan Bowman, who’s thrown for 1,020 yards, six touchdowns, and three interceptions.

Against quality opponents, Oklahoma State is averaging 28 points a game and Texas Tech is averaging 15 points a game. Combined, that’s nowhere near the 63.5 point total set for this matchup.

50* Powerhouse Play on Maryland/Rutgers under57 -110

After getting out to a great start to the season, Maryland (2-2) has lost its last two contests. Saturday, the Terrapins will go on the road to take on the Scarlet Knights of Rutgers (1-3). The over/under is set at 57 points.

With a combined 142 points in its first two games, Maryland defeated both Howard University and #21 Syracuse in the first two weeks of the season. But after earning a top-25 ranking, the Terrapins fell to Temple by a field goal before getting demolished by #12 Penn State.

On average, Maryland is scoring 40 points per game on 435 yards of offense while allowing 25 points per game on 378 yards.

The problem Maryland faces heading into this week’s matchup is a recent lack of offensive production. After scoring just 17 against Temple, the Terrapins were shutout by the Nittany Lions.

After defeating UMass in the season opener, Rutgers has fallen in three straight games to #20 Iowa, Boston College, and #20 Michigan. In their games against ranked opponents, the Scarlet Knights have been shutout.

On average, Rutgers is scoring 16 points per game on 302 yards of offense while allowing 33 points per game on 413 yards.

The Scarlet Knights haven’t gotten a ton of production from the receiving core. Running back Raheem Blackshear leads the team with 29 catches for 310 yards and two touchdowns. Receiver Bo Melton, who has 11 catches for 206 yards and a TD, is the only other Rutgers player with more than 54 receiving yards.

50* Powerhouse Play on Utah State/LSU under74 -110

The undefeated #5 LSU Tigers (4-0) will face a surprisingly tough opponent at home when they host the Utah State Aggies (3-1) Saturday. The over/under is set at 74 points.

A three-point loss to Wake Forest in the season opener is the only thing that stands in the way of an undefeated season for Utah State to this point. Over the past couple of weeks, the Aggies have earned a pair of quality wins over San Diego State and Colorado State.

On average, Utah State is scoring 39 points per game on 533 yards of offense while allowing 22 points per game on 377 yards.

Quarterback Jordan Love leads the way for Utah State with 1,207 yards, six touchdowns, and five picks. Running backs Jaylen Warren (335 yards, four touchdowns) and Gerold Bright (301 yards, two touchdowns) give the Aggies offense a good balance.

This LSU team looks more complete than any team they’ve had over the past decade. With a more modern offense, the Tigers have put up at least 45 in every contest, including a win against #9 Texas.

On average, LSU is scoring 58 points per game on 563 yards of offense while allowing 23 points per game on 320 yards.

Quarterback Joe Burrow has looked incredible for the Tigers this season. With three 300-yard receivers, Burrow has thrown for 1,520 yards and 17 touchdowns with just two interceptions through four games.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Central Florida/Cincinnati over60 -110

With a loss to Pittsburgh, the Central Florida Knights (4-1) kissed goodbye another undefeated regular season. Now, #18 UCF looks to continue taking out its frustration against the Cincinnati Bearcats (3-1) on Friday night. The over/under is set at 60 points.

Other than UCF’s 35-34 loss to Pitt, the Knights haven’t scored fewer than 45 points in any contest, including a win over Stanford. On average, UCF is scoring 49 points per game on 568 yards of offense while allowing 19 points a game on 324 yards.

The duo of quarterback Dillon Gabriel and receiver Gabriel Davis has been incredibly productive for the Knights. Gabriel has thrown for 1,338 yards, 14 touchdowns, and two picks, and Davis has caught 25 balls for 499 yards and eight touchdowns.

Cincinnati has an impressive win over UCLA on the schedule, but was blown out by #5 Ohio State by 42. On average, Cincinnati is scoring 28 points a game on 408 yards of offense while allowing 21 points per game on 297 yards.

The Bearcats offense can point to a 35-point performance over Miami of Ohio and a 52-point performance over Marshall. Quarterback Desmond Ridder has thrown for 815 yards, eight touchdowns, and three picks.

With the pace at which UCF plays, both teams should get a large number of possessions, and UCF normally takes advantage of those. If UCF hits its offensive average, Cincinnati will need just 11 points to hit the total.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Yankees -178

Two of baseball’s most explosive teams are set to face off in an ALDS as the Yankees (103-59) host the Twins (101-61) in New York.

The Yankees finished seven games ahead of Tampa Bay to win the AL East. The Twins finished eight games above Cleveland to win the AL Central.

Throughout the regular season, New York and Minnesota were battling for the honor of having the best lineup in the MLB. With 943 runs scored, the Yankees finished as the top dog in the majors. The Twins finished second with 939 runs scored.

The home run title was an even closer race. In the end, the Twins hit one more homer than the Yankees with a record-breaking 307 dingers on the season.

All of that adds up to a tough task for this evening’s two starting pitchers, as Minnesota right-hander Jose Berrios (14-8, 3.68 ERA) and New York left-hander James Paxton (15-6, 3.82 ERA) face off.

While Berrios makes his first postseason start, he previously pitched against the Yankees in a Wild Card relief appearance. Berrios left with the loss after allowing and two-run dinger by Aaron Judge as part of three total runs.

In six career starts against Minnesota, Paxton owns a 2.27 ERA. The Yankees lefty will be happy to have home-field advantage after posting a 3.35 ERA at home versus a 4.33 ERA on the road.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Blue Jackets +135

The Blue Jackets are set for their first game of the 2019-20 season as they host the Maple Leafs (1-0-0, 2 points) this evening.

Toronto is coming off a season opener of its own in which the team scored five goals in a win over Ottawa.

Although the Maple Leafs come into this season with higher expectations than the Blue Jackets, it was Columbus who took down the Lightning in the first round of last year’s playoffs while Toronto fell to Boston in the same round.

Last year, Toronto was one of the best offensive teams in the NHL with 3.49 goals per game (4th in the league). With 3.12 goals per game, the Blue Jackets ranked 12th.

Defensively, the Maple Leafs were 20th among all teams by letting in 3.04 goals per game. Columbus ranked 11th with 2.82 goals allowed per game.

Although Columbus was able to take down last year’s best regular season team with a sweep in the playoffs, they’ll be entering a new season without leading goal scorer Artemi Panarin and starting goalie Sergei Bobrovsky.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Rockets -3½ -110

Coming off a 140-71 victory over the Shanghai Sharks, the Houston Rockets will face off against the Clippers in another preseason matchup. This will be Los Angeles’ first preseason contest, and will take place in Honolulu, Hawai’i.

After a 53-29 season, the Rockets will head into a new year with James Harden at the forefront of everything they do. However, Houston has added a big piece in the form of former Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russel Westbrook.

Last season, Harden scored 36.1 points per game while earning an average of 6.6 rebounds and 7.5 assists. Meanwhile, Westbrook racked up 22.9 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 10.7 assists per game.

Despite putting Westbrook and Harden together, the more anticipated duo will be that of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. Leonard comes to LA after a championship season with the Raptors, and George arrives in his new home after playing with Westbrook in Oklahoma City last year.

Leonard, who averaged 26.6 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game last year, is unlikely to play in the Clippers’ two preseason games in Hawai’i.

In the 2018-19 season, George led the Thunder with 28 points per game. George also average 8.2 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Temple/East Carolina over47 -110

Two American Athletic Conference teams are set to battle it out when the Temple Owls (3-1) go on the road against the East Carolina Pirates (3-2). The over/under is set at 47.

Only a loss to Buffalo stains the record of the otherwise perfect Owls, having beaten both Georgia Tech and #21 Maryland. A balanced Temple team is scoring an average of 31 points a game on 433 yards of offense while allowing 17 points per game on 282 yards.

Temple enjoyed its best offensive performance when it exploded for 56 against Bucknell.

Temple quarterback Anthony Russo can boast 1,071 yards and 10 touchdowns through the air thus far in the season, but he’s also tossed six picks in four games.

East Carolina is through five games of its 2019 season. Wins over Gardner-Webb, Old Dominion, and William & Mary are overshadowed by two large defeats to NC State and Navy. On average, East Carolina is scoring 21 points per game on 370 yards of offense while allowing 23 points per game on 342 yards.

The Pirates’ best performance came against Gardner-Webb. Including a 31-point first half, East Carolina ended with a whopping 48 points.

Eastern Carolina has the pleasure of sending out four 100-yard rushers through five games of the season. Behind running back Demetrius Mauney and his 199 yards is quarterback Holton Ahlers, who’s rushed for 186 yards and three touchdowns.

Look for receiver Blake Proehl to make some big plays tonight. Proehl has 20 catches for 283 yards and two touchdowns on the season.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Canadiens +140

After a surprising run to the Eastern Conference Finals in last year’s playoffs, the Carolina Hurricanes are looking to start off the new season on a strong note as they play host to the Montreal Canadiens.

The Hurricanes defeated the Capitals 4-3 and swept the Islanders to make it to the Eastern Conference Finals, where they were swept by the Bruins. On the flip side, the Canadiens are looking for a second-straight year of progress after improving their win total from 29 to 44 a season ago.

In total, Montreal finished with 96 points on a 44-30-8 record. The Hurricanes ended the 2018-19 season with a record of 46-29-7 and 99 points.

Offensively, these two teams were very close last year. While the Canadiens were tied for 13th in the league with 3.00 goals per game, the Hurricanes scored a 16th-best 2.96 goals per game.

Defensively, Carolina was the better squad. By allowing just 2.70 goals a game, Carolina was tied for seventh in the NHL. Montreal was ranked 13thwith 2.88 goals allowed per game.

Brendan Gallagher, who led the Canadiens with 33 goals last season, returns to build on last year’s production.

50* Powerhouse Play on Rangers -125

The Winnipeg Jets will start the 2019-20 season away from home as they go into New York to take on the Rangers.

While the Jets earned a playoff spot a year ago by finishing with 99 points on 47 wins, 30 loss, and five overtime losses, they were knocked out in the first round by the Blues. The Rangers failed to make the playoffs after finishing seventh in the Metropolitan Division with a record of 32-36-14 and 78 points.

Although the Jets were an average team on the defensive side of the game, they were a strong team on offense. Winnipeg let in 2.96 goals per game last season, which was good enough for 15th in the NHL. With 3.29 goals per game, the Jets finished seventh in the league.

New York was mediocre in pretty much every aspect of the game throughout the 2018-19 season. With 2.70 goals per game, the Rangers were 23rd among all teams. By allowing 3.26 goals per game, the Rangers were 23rd.

Coming off a down season, Henrik Lundqvist return as goalie for the Rangers. Last year, Lundqvist went 18-23-10 with a 3.07 goals allowed average and .907 save percentage.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Braves -134

The stage is set for an NLDS matchup between the NL Central-winning Cardinals (97-71) and NL East-winning Braves (97-65) in Atlanta.

While St. Louis is an average team on the road with a record of 41-40, the Braves are 50-31 at home. These two clubs met up for two three-game series during the regular season. With a record of 4-2, Atlanta won both series.

The Cardinals are going with right-hander Miles Mikolas (9-14, 4.16 ERA) to start the NLDS. Making his postseason debut, Mikolas had a strong end to the regular season. Over his last six starts, Mikolas struck out 35 in 35 2/3 innings while posting an ERA of 3.03.

Left-hander Dallas Keuchel (8-8, 3.75 ERA) will start for the Braves at home. Making his 10th postseason start, Keuchel is 4-2 with a 3.31 ERA in his playoff career. Over his final nine outings of the regular season, Keuchel posted a 2.55 ERA.

The Braves will be in great shape if center fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. and first baseman Freddie Freeman are at full health. While Acuna Jr. led the club with 41 home runs, Freeman was tops on the Braves with 121 RBIs.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Sharks +160

Hockey is finally back, and we get a particularly juicy opening-night matchup in the Western Conference as the Golden Knights host the Sharks in Las Vegas. These two teams will go head to head once again on Friday.

This is a grudge match for the Golden Knights, who were knocked out of the playoffs by San Jose in controversial fashion a season ago. In a Game 7 classic, Vegas was up 3-0 when Cody Eakin was given a five-minute major for cross-checking. NHL officials later said Aekin should’ve been given a two-minute minor, but the damage was done.

That penalty launched San Jose into a four-goal frenzy. A last-ditch Vegas goal sent the game to overtime, but the Sharks won the series and sent the Golden Knights packing.

Coming into a new season, the Sharks will be without Joe Pavelski, who scored a team-high 38 goals, and Evander Kane, who scored 30 goals of his own a season ago. Pavelski moved to the Dallas Stars; Kane is on a suspension.

However, San Jose will be happy to have a healthy Erik Karlsson. After offseason surgery, the two-time Norris Award winning defenseman is good to go.

Looking at last year’s teams, this is a defensive strength versus offensive strength.

Defensively, the Gold Knights were the 10th-ranked team in the league by allowing just 2.78 goals per game compared to the 3.15 goals the Sharks let in per game (21st). Offensively, the Sharks were much better, scoring 3.52 goals a game (T-2nd) while Vegas managed just 3.00 goals a game (T-13th).

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on A's -134

The stage is set for the American League Wild Card game as the Athletics (97-65) will play host to the Rays (96-66) in Oakland.

Both teams will feel as though they’ve been playing playoff baseball for a while now after having to stay ahead in a tight, three-team race for two Wild Card spots. Entering October, Tampa Bay won seven of its last 10. The Athletics won 13 of their last 18 in the regular season.

The visiting Rays will go with right-hander Charlie Morton (16-6, 3.05 ERA) to start. In two starts against the Athletics this season, Morton is 1-0 with a 0.68 ERA. In his seven postseason appearances, Morton is 2-2 with an ERA of 4.60.

Left-hander Sean Manaea (4-0, 1.21 ERA) gets the start for Houston. Manaea has been good enough since coming off the injured list on September 1 to keep Mike Fiers from starting. In three career starts against the Rays, Manaea is 1-1 with a 2.70 ERA.

Oakland will be happy to have this game at home, as Morton has never won there in three starts. In his last five road games, Morton posted an ERA of 7.52.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Brewers +170

Before getting swept by the Rockies to close out the regular season, the Brewers (89-73) closed the season as the hottest team in baseball by winning 18 of 20. Tonight, Milwaukee gets its shot against the Nationals (93-69) in Washington.

This Brewers club rallied around the loss of MVP Christian Yelich, who led the team with 44 homers, 97 RBIs, and a .329 average before going down. In the end, Milwaukee finished two games behind the Cardinals in the NL Central, but three games ahead of the Mets for the second Wild Card spot.

The visitors in this contest will start with right-hander Brandon Woodruff (11-3, 3.62 ERA). The Brewers are fortunate to have a deep bullpen, as Woodruff is likely to only go a few innings after recently coming back from an oblique injury. With that being said, the Brewers are 18-4 when Woodruff pitched in the regular season.

At home, Washington is going with veteran right-hander Max Scherzer (11-7, 2.92 ERA). Although Scherzer has been one of the game’s best pitchers over recent years, he’s struggled in for the Nats in October. In four postseason games for Washington, Scherzer is 0-2 with a 3.72 ERA.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Bengals/Steelers under45½ -110

With a combined record of 0-6 through the first three weeks of the NFL season, both the Cincinnati Bengals (0-3) and Pittsburgh Steelers (0-3) will feel like the season is over with a loss in this evening’s Monday Night Football offering. The over/under is set at 45.5 points.

This contest will feature two of the bottom-eight teams when it comes to scoring. While the Bengals are scoring an average of 18 points a game (25thin the NFL), the Steelers are mustering just 16.3 points per game (30thin the NFL).

The biggest issue for both of these offenses, aside from injuries, is the fact that they’ve had little to no success running the football. With 64 rushing yards per game, Pittsburgh ranks 29thin the league. With 41.7 rushing yards per game, Cincinnati ranks dead last among all teams.

Neither defense has been particularly good, as the Bengals have allowed 27.7 points a game while the Steelers are letting up 28.3 points per contest. However, it’s the inept offenses that are keeping these teams winless.

The current Steelers offense looks entirely different from the one we always expected be among the league leaders over the past several years. Without Big Ben, Antonio Brown, and Le’Veon Bell, backup quarterback Mason Rudolph leads the team. On the season, Rudolph is 24 of 46 for 286 yards, four touchdowns, and two picks.

In short, neither offense on the field this evening has given us the confidence that we’ll see a total of 46 points on the scoreboard after 60 minutes of play.

100* Sharp Money Syndicate Play on Cowboys/Saints over47 -109

Sunday Night Football features a pair of NFC heavyweights as the New Orleans Saints (2-1) get set to host the Dallas Cowboys (3-0). The over/under is set at 47 points.

Dallas has gotten off to a brilliant start, taking down two division opponents on the way to an undefeated record thus far. In each of their first three games, the Cowboys have scored at least 31 points. On average, Dallas is scoring 32 points a game on 485 yards of offense.

Defensively, the Cowboys are allowing an average of 15 points a game on 347 yards. However, the Saints should present the toughest offense Dallas has seen to this point, even with Teddy Bridgewater at quarterback.

Dak Prescott has been great through three games. Completing 74.5% of his passes, Prescott has thrown for 920 yards, nine touchdowns, and two picks. Ezekiel Elliot has gotten up to speed very quickly, having already rushed for 289 yards and a pair of TDs.

The Saints have faced a tough schedule to start the season, but they’ve won more than they’ve lost. And you can forgive New Orleans for dropping a game to the Rams after Drew Brees was injured in the middle of the contest.

Even with Brees sidelined, New Orleans was able to outscore Seattle in a 33-27 game a week ago. Bridgewater was good enough with 177 yards and two touchdowns through the air. Alvin Kamara was the MVP of the game, racking up 69 yards and a touchdown on the ground with another 92 yards and another score as a receiver.

On average, the Saints are scoring 24 points a game on 347 yards of offense while allowing 27 points on 453 yards.

50* Powerhouse Play on Twins -181

After an entire season of holding off the Indians in the AL Central, the Twins (101-60) head into the last game of the regular season against the Royals (58-103) with an eight-game lead in the division. Kansas City will play the part of the host in this contest.

Although they’re still overlooked when it comes to World Series projections, Minnesota has been neck-and-neck with the Yankees all season long when it comes to the league’s best offense. The Twins have scored 935 runs (2nd) and hit 304 home runs (2nd) on the year, both trailing only New York.

The Twins have a good shot at finishing the year first overall in the home run department if they can hit a few off Royals right-hander Jorge Lopez (4-9, 6.35 ERA). The Twins hit two dingers off Lopez on their way to seven runs on eight hits in his last start. That outing lasted just 2 1/3 innings for Lopez.

In five at-bats against Lopez, Nelson Cruz has hit two homers.

Left-hander Martin Perez (10-7, 5.13 ERA) gets the ball to start for the Twins as they rest Jake Odorizzi for the playoffs. In his last outing, Perez gave up five runs over 2 1/3 innings. In four starts in the month of September, Perez has posted an ERA of 7.00.