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Guardians -136

The Guardians and Rays continue their 4 game set and Cleveland have the value here. Cleveland has dropped the first two games of this series as their offense has disappeared. They have seen their lead in the AL Central drop to 3 games and now they’re going to need their stars to step up. This is a solid game as they’ll get a bullpen day from the Rays, who have utilized a ton of their arms in the last two days. Cleveland’s offense runs through Ramirez and Naylor and these two typically step up when needed. Look for them to set the tone and for the rest of this lineup to contribute. Joey Cantillo goes for the Guardians and he took a perfect game into the 7th earlier this week. He’s came up clutch for this rotation himself and he’s got a ton of confidence coming into play on Saturday. We’re getting good value on Cleveland, at home. Grab the Guardians. 

Saturday 7* MLB ML Play

Phillies -103

The Phillies took it on the chin on Saturday against the Mets and this is a good bounce back spot. The Phillies typically come back after bad losses and they send out Kolby Allard, who is 2-0 and has pitched well in all 4 starts this season. He’s been able to pitch to contact and he has avoided allowing the crooked number. His biggest key is working in his secondary pitches and will have an advantage against a very aggressive Mets lineup. Luis Severino counters and Philadelphia’s lineup is just so tough to hold down in back to back games, especially at home. Severino has had bright spots, but he’s struggled against top teams. This will be a game he has issues keeping traffic off the bases. When you can get one of the best teams in baseball like the Phillies at this price, there’s always going to be value. Back the Phillies.

Saturday 8* MLB ML Play

Jays -129

We’re playing the Jays here on the ML as they take on St. Louis on Saturday. Toronto took care of business in 11 innings as they’re not just riding out the string here on a disappointing season. They’re fighting until the end and they’ve looked sharp at times. The Jays send out Jose Berrios, who has been solid throughout the year. He sits with 15 wins and has a solid ERA entering play. The RH has won 6 consecutive outings and he’s been sharp in every one. He has set the tone constantly for this rotation and this is a Cards lineup he has a huge edge against. He’ll be countered by Gibson, who has been hit or miss this season. Toronto’s offense is still battling and they’re making opposing pitchers work. This is a good spot on them to make him work from the outset. Toronto has the edge and we’re getting a good price on them.

Saturday 9* MLB ML Play

UW -4.5

The Apple Cup rivalry continues as the Cougars and Huskies battle on Saturday. Washington has the value here as they are going to lean on their defense. The Huskies have given up just 6.0 ppg this season through their first two games and they can completely change the complexion of this game. The Cougars love to run and gun, but we’ve seen teams like this struggle when they run into a hot defense. Washington has been able to put together different blitz packages and their secondary is completely lock down. Offensively, they control the line of scrimmage and that’s going to help them wear down the Wazzu front. The Cougars defensively aren’t going to slow anyone down and this will be a game the Huskies control the time of possession. This is a good line for the Huskies on Saturday.

Saturday 10* NCAAF ATS Play

Bama -16

The Crimson Tide and Wisconsin Badgers clash on Saturday at noon and we’re playing Alabama here in this spot. Alabama did struggle with USF last week, but they were missing a few key pieces on the offensive line that should be back this week. That will play a huge part for them with the run game and protecting Milroe in this game. The Crimson Tide are just far more explosive and have many more playmakers than the Badgers. Wisconsin’s air road offense just isn’t as threatening and it’s even tough to trust QB Tyler Van Dyke right now against this secondary. Look for Alabama to wear down the Badgers with their push up front and that’ll open up plenty of running and passing lanes for the offense. This is just a case where Alabama is the better team and will prove that in a lopsided win on Saturday.

Saturday 8* NCAAF ATS Play

Oregon State +16.5

The rivalry formally known as the Civil War takes place in Week 3 and we’re grabbing the Beavers with the points. Oregon has looked very mediocre so far through their first two games as they struggled with Idaho and then had to come from behind to beat Boise State. They just haven’t looked good on either side of the ball and this rivalry is typically one where both teams throw everything at each other. Oregon State wore their first two opponents down with their ability to run the ball as they’re averaging over 300 yards on the ground so far. That’s going to be the same game plan here as Oregon’s defense has had its issues with slowing down the run game so far. The Ducks just aren’t as explosive anymore without their playmakers from last season and this game should go down to the wire. Grab the points.

Saturday 9* NCAAF ATS Play

Texas -34.5

We’re playing the Longhorns here, laying the number on Saturday night. Texas is clearly one of the best teams in the country and they proved that as they went into the Big House on Saturday and throttled the Wolverines. Texas QB Quinn Ewers looked impressive once again as he threw for 246 yards and 3 touchdowns. He’s playing at such a high level and he is going to pick apart this UTSA defense that just allowed 49 points to Texas State. They struggled all game with every aspect on the defensive side and that comes after they snuck by Kennesaw State in Week 1. The Longhorns will play with the same intensity here as they’re looking to continue to make their statements before going into SEC play this fall. Look for them to have far too much speed and have a ton of success both on the ground and through the air. This is will be a lopsided game right from the start.

Saturday 8* NCAAF ATS Play

Florida +4.5

Florida opens as a home dog for the 2nd time this season and we’re backing them here on Saturday. The Gators bounced back in a big way after their opening week loss to Miami as they took some frustrations out on Samford 45-7. Florida isn’t as bad as they showed in Week 1 and they welcome in the Aggies who are 1-1 as well. Texas A&M struggled Week 1 against Notre Dame and this is going to be just as much of a physical game for them as that one. Florida threw for nearly 500 yards and ran for 166 in their win over Samford and while this is clearly a few steps up in competition, the Gators will wear down the Aggies defense. It was clear A&M was worn out by the Fighting Irish in Week 1 and Florida will lean on their run game to start. No matter what, playing inside the swamp is going to be tough and this Aggies side will struggle with the crowd. Florida has the value as they’ll have a chance to steal this outright.

Saturday 9* NCAAF ATS Play