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Las Vegas - If you're wondering why the lines for the Wake Forest/Vanderbilt game have jumped, it's all due to Wake QB Sam Hartman who has been upgraded to probable. The Demon Deacons opened at -7 and have rocketed up to -13 because Harman is a LEGIT stud. The total opened at 60.5 and is now as high as 66.5. Follow the money? Or, stay away? You make the call.
Read MoreLas Vegas - NFL on tap, and we're ready to pour. If you're thinking about a long term investment, take a look at the Over/Under win total for the Tampa Bay Bucs. If you can find an O/U of 11.5 wins, and there are plenty out there, we're gonna take a shot with the Under. Why? It's ALL about Tom Brady. If TB12 plays the whole season without getting hurt, then we probably tear up the ticket. However, at age 49, okay 45, his body ain't what it was 10/15/20 years ago.
Read MoreLas Vegas - One college football game to close the weekend, and it's Clemson against Georgia Tech at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Dabo's Tigers opened at -19 and have jumped all the way up to -23.5. Clemson should be the side, its defense is terrific, but laying 23 and a hook with DJ Uiagaleilei at quarterback is kinda scary. Why?
Read MoreLas Vegas - If you're wondering why the Diamondbacks (63-68) are favored over the Brewers (69-62), two words, Zac Gallen. We have been following, and betting on Gallen since back in early August, actually late July, and he has NOT disappointed. Zac has won six in a row, and you ready for some BAGELS, has NOT given up an earned run in the last 34 innings. Yea, THIRTY FOUR INNINGS of ZEROES! Don't really care who Milwaukee sends to the mound, as long as it ain't Sandy Koufax.
Read MoreLas Vegas - Bring the heat. College football is coming at us with over 50 games on the betting board today, and we're gonna drop some cash in a couple of spots. Not sure I'm falling into a trap, but Oregon at PLUS 17 points against Georgia looks pretty tasty. Why? Two words, Dan Lanning. If you don't know the name, Lanning was the defensive coordinator at, yes, Georgia, for the last few years.
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