Chip Chirimbes

Atlanta at L.A. Dodgers 8:08 ET

Braves over Dodgers- Last season Atlanta wasn't able to close out the Dodgers after building a 2-0 and 3-1 game series lead. This season it looks and feels so different as the Braves will start their best of late Max Fried and they have won in 12 of his last 13 starts. He was posted a 1.47 ERA allowing only nine walks in his last 86 innings. The Dodgers are batting just .191 with men is scoring position and the Braves are 17-4 in their last 21 games overall. Take ATLANTA!

Milwaukee at Miami 8:00 ET

Heat (+) over Bucks- Milwaukee started its NBA title defense with an impressive victory over the imposter Brooklyn Nets winning by 23 points after receiving the championship rings on Tuesday. The Bucks have defeated Miami five straight times including a four-game sweep the the Playoffs last season with the Heat's only ATS win coming in an overtime loss. But, one thing to remember is that Miami was a crippled team at the end of last season with injuries hindering Jimmy Butler and Goran Dragic. The Heat have a fresh outlook with the free agent additions of P.J. Tucker and Markieff Morris who will sure up their defense. Take the HEAT!

Tulane at S.M.U. 7:30 ET

Green Wave (+) over Mustangs- At 6-0 SMU is one of three teams in the AAC undefeated in conference play along with Cincinnati and Houston. Tulane (1-5) has yet to win a conference game and have lost their last four including all three road games. The Mustangs will have to meet the other pair of undefeated AAC foes in the next weeks on the road starting with Houston next week and Cincinnati two weeks after that. Both clubs were off last week with the Green Wave not having played since October 7 a 40-22 loss to Houston. Tulane's offense is better than many might realize as they put up nearly 400 yards a game including 159 yards through the air led by QB Michael Pratt who has 13 TD passes and five interceptions. Tulane actually led the Cougars 22-17 in the second half before falling the Houston but will keep pace for the full 60 minutes tonight. Take TULANE!

Denver at Cleveland 8:15 ET

Broncos (+) over Browns- The injuries mount to Cleveland's most important parts as they will now be without quarterback Baker Mayfield to go alone with running backs Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt. The Browns have dropped their last two while Denver after a 3-0 start has lost three straight. For the most part I usually don't mind playing on the 'hurting' party (Browns) as the oddsmaker makes adjustments and the injury clubs bans together, but this time around I believe that with these three offensive players down it will be too much for Cleveland to overcome. Denver's QB Teddy Bridgewater has been better than average throwing for 1,514 yards and 10 TD's with four interceptions. Broncos perform well on Thursday night's going 11-3 ATS in 14 appearances. Take DENVER!