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Big Al's Daily Angle: MLB and NFL Previews and Odds - 09/20/2021

by Big Al Staff

Monday, Sep 20, 2021

The Monday sports card features action in the NFL and MLB.Week 2 concludes in the NFL with Green Bay hosting Detroit on ESPN and ESPN2 (the Manning’s simulcast) at 8:15 PM ET. The Packers come off a 38-3 upset loss at New Orleans as a 4-point underdog last week. The Lions rallied to make the final score respectable in a 41-33 home defeat against San Francisco as a 9.5-point underdog last Sunday. Green Bay is a 12-point favorite, with the total set at 49 (all odds from DraftKings). Twelve games are on the MLB docket. Cleveland hosts Kansas City at 4:10 PM ET in the opener of their seven-inning doubleheader. Triston McKenzie pitches for the Indians against Brady Singer of the Royals. Cleveland is a -115 money line favorite with an over/under of 7. Three games start at 6:40 PM ET. The Chicago White Sox visit Detroit in the opener of their three-game series. The White Sox pitch Carlos Rodon against the Tigers’ Matt Manning. Chicago is a -240 money line road favorite with a total of 9. Washington visits Miami in the opener of their three-game series. Erick Fedde pitches for the Nationals against Jesus Luzardo of the Marlins. Both teams are priced at -110 with an over/under of 8.5. Two MLB games begin at 7:05 PM ET. The New York Yankees are at home against Texas in Game 1 of their three-game series. Nelson Cortes, Jr. pitches for the Yankees against A.J. Alex of the Rangers. New York is a -290 money line favorite with a total of 9.5. Philadelphia hosts Baltimore in the opener of their three-game series. The Phillies pitch Ranger Suarez against the Orioles’ John Means. Philadelphia is a -210 money line favorite with an over/under of 8. Two games start at 7:10 PM ET. Toronto plays at Tampa Bay in the first game of their three-game series. Robbie Ray pitches for the Blue Jays against Shane bay of the Rays. Toronto is a -140 money line road favorite with a total of 8. Cleveland hosts Kansas City in the second game of their seven-inning doubleheader. Milwaukee hosts St. Louis at 7:40 PM ET in the first game of their four-game series. The Brewers pitch Freddy Peralta against the Cardinals’ Jake Woodford. Milwaukee is a -225 money line favorite with an over/under of 8. Houston visits Los Angeles to play the Angels at 9:38 PM ET. Framber Valdez pitches for the Astros against Jaime Barria of the Angels. Houston is a -225 money line road favorite with a total of 9. Two games conclude the card at 9:40 PM ET. Oakland plays at home against Seattle in Game 1 of their four-game series. The A’s pitch Sean Manaea against the Mariners’ Tyler Anderson. Oakland is a -160 money line favorite with an over/under of 8.5. Atlanta visits Arizona in Game 1 of their four-game series. Huascar Ynoa of the Braves pitches against Humberto Mejia of the Diamondbacks. Atlanta is a -145 money line road favorite with a total of 9.5.

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NFL, WNBA, MLB and EPL Previews and Odds - 09/19/2021

by Big Al Staff

Sunday, Sep 19, 2021

The Sunday sports card features action in the NFL, MLB, WNBA, and the EPL.Week 2 in the NFL continues with 14 games. Nine games kick off at 1 PM ET. New England visits New York to play the Jets as a 6-point road favorite with the total set at 43 (all odds from DraftKings). Denver travels to Jacksonville as a 6-point road favorite with an over/under of 45.5. Buffalo plays at Miami as a 3.5-point favorite with a total of 48. San Francisco is at Philadelphia as a 2.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 49. The Los Angeles Rams visit Indianapolis as a 4-point road favorite with a total of 48. Pittsburgh hosts Las Vegas as a 6-point favorite with an over/under of 46. Chicago plays at home against Cincinnati as a 1.5-point favorite with a total of 44.5. Cleveland is at home against Houston as a 13.5-point favorite with an over/under of 48. New Orleans travels to Carolina as a 3.5-point road favorite with a total of 44.5. Four NFL games take place in the second window. Two games start at 4:05 PM ET. Arizona plays at home against Minnesota as a 4-point favorite with an over/under of 50.5. Tampa Bay hosts Atlanta as a 12.5-point favorite with a total of 51.5. Two games begin at 4:25 PM ET. Seattle plays at home against Tennessee as a 6.5-point favorite with an over/under of 54. The Los Angeles Chargers are at home against Dallas on the national broadcast on CBS as a 3-point favorite with a total of 54.5. Kansas City visits Baltimore on NBC for Sunday Night Football at 8:20 PM ET as a 3.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 53.5. Fifteen games are on the MLB docket. Two games start the schedule at 1:05 PM ET. The New York Yankees play at home against Cleveland as a -320 money line favorite with a total of 9. Washington is at home against Colorado as a -115 money line favorite with an over/under of 9. Toronto hosts Minnesota at 1:07 PM ET as a -210 money line favorite with a total of 9.5. Four games begin at 1:10 PM ET. Tampa Bay plays at home against Detroit as a -335 money line favorite with an over/under of 7.5. The Los Angeles Dodgers are at Cincinnati on TBS as a -195 money line road favorite with a total of 9. Boston is at home against Baltimore as a -335 money line favorite with an over/under of 10. Miami plays at home against Pittsburgh as a -145 money line favorite with a total of 6.5.Three MLB games begin at 2:10 PM ET. Milwaukee hosts the Chicago Cubs as a -210 money line favorite with an over/under of 9. Houston is at home against Arizona as a -260 money line favorite with a total of 8.5. Seattle is at Kansas City as a -140 money line road favorite with an over/under of 9. St. Louis plays at home against San Diego at 2:15 PM ET as a -130 money line favorite with a total of 9. Texas is at home against the Chicago White Sox at 2:35 PM ET as a -120 money line favorite with an over/under of 8. San Francisco plays at home against Atlanta at 4:05 PM ET as a -120 money line favorite with a total of 8. The Los Angeles Angels are at home against Oakland at 4:07 PM ET in a game where both teams are priced at -110 with an over/under of 8.5. The New York Mets host Philadelphia on ESPN at 7:08 PM ET for Sunday Night Baseball as a -125 money line favorite with a total of 8.5. Five games take place in the WNBA. Atlanta visits Connecticut at 1 PM ET. Las Vegas travels to Phoenix on ABC at 3 PM ET. Minnesota plays at Washington at 3 PM ET. Los Angeles is at Dallas at 5 PM ET. Chicago hosts Indiana on the CBS Sports Network at 6 PM ET. Three matches conclude match week 5 in the English Premier League. Two games start at 9 AM ET. Brighton and Hove Albion plays at home against Leicester City where both teams are a pick ‘em with the goal line with an over/under of 2.25. Manchester United visits West Ham United on the NBC Sports Network as a -0.5 goal line favorite with a total of 2.75. Chelsea travels to Tottenham at 11:30 AM ET as a -0.75 goal line road favorite with an over/under of 2.25.

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NCAAF, MLB, CFL and EPL Previews and Odds - 09/18/2021

by Big Al Staff

Saturday, Sep 18, 2021

The Saturday sports card features action in NCAAF, MLB, CFL, and the EPL.Week 3 in college football concludes with 49 games between FBS opponents on the docket. Thirteen games begin the card in the opening window from noon to 2:30 PM ET. Seven games are on national television at noon. Miami (FL) hosts Michigan State on ABC as a 6.5-point favorite with the total set at 57.5 (all odds from DraftKings). Cincinnati travels to Indiana on ESPN as a 3.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 50. Oklahoma is at home against Nebraska on Fox as a 22.5-point favorite with a total of 62.5. West Virginia plays at home against Virginia Tech on FS1 as a 2.5-point favorite with an over/under of 50. Boston College visits Temple as a 14.5-point road favorite with a total of 56. Army is at home against Connecticut on the CBS Sports Network as a -34.5 point favorite with an over/under of 48. Coastal Carolina plays at Buffalo on ESPN2 as a 14-point road favorite with a total of 58. Notre Dame hosts Purdue on NBC at 2:30 PM ET as a 7.5-point favorite with an over/under of 59.Eighteen college football games between FBS opponents kick from 3:30 PM ET to 6:30 PM ET. Six games are on national television at 3:30 PM ET. Alabama visits Florida on CBS as a 14.5-point road favorite with a total of 60. Clemson plays at home against Georgia Tech on ABC as a 28-point favorite with an over/under of 52. Wake Forest hosts Florida State on ESPN as a 4.5-point favorite with a total of 62.5. USC travels to Washington State on Fox as a 7.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 62.5. SMU plays at Louisiana Tech on the CBS Sports Network as a 10.5-point road favorite with a total of 65.5. Ohio State is at home against Tulsa as a 34.5-point favorite with an over/under of 62. Two games are on national television at 4 PM ET. Mississippi State visits Memphis on ESPN2 as a 3.5-point road favorite with a total of 64. Toledo hosts Colorado State on ESPNU as a 14.5-point favorite with an over/under of 58.5. Fourteen college football games between FBS opponents start between 7 PM ET and 9 PM ET. Two games are on national television at 7 PM ET. Georgia hosts South Carolina on ESPN as a 31-point favorite with a total of 47. Utah travels to San Diego State on the CBS Sports Network as a 7.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 43. Two more games are on national television at 7:30 PM ET. Penn State plays at home against Auburn on ABC as a 5-point favorite with a total of 52.5. Air Force is at home against Utah State on FS2 as a 9.5-point favorite with an over/under of 53.5. Two games are on national television starting at 8 PM ET. Stanford travels to Vanderbilt on ESPNU as a 12-point road favorite with a total of 48.5. Mississippi is at home against Tulane on ESPN2 as a 14-point favorite with an over/under of 76. Boise State hosts Oklahoma State on FS1 at 9 PM ET as a 3.5-point favorite with a total of 57.5. Four games conclude the college football card. Arizona State visits BYU on ESPN at 10:15 PM ET as a 3.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 50.5. Iowa State travels to UNLV on the CBS Sports Network at 10:30 PM ET as a 32.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 52.5. San Jose State plays at Hawaii on FS1 at 12:30 AM ET as a 7-point road favorite with a total of 61.5. Fifteen games are on the MLB slate. Six games start in the afternoon. The New York Yankees host Cleveland at 1:05 PM ET as a -190 money line favorite with an over/under of 9.5. Boston is at home against Baltimore at 1:10 PM ET as a -265 money line favorite with a total of 10.5. The Los Angeles Dodgers play at Cincinnati at 2:10 PM ET as a -190 money line road favorite with an over/under of 8.5. Toronto is at home against Minnesota at 3:07 PM ET as a -170 money line favorite with a total of 9.5. Washington plays at home against Colorado at 4:05 PM ET as a -115 money line favorite with an over/under of 9. Tampa Bay hosts Detroit at 4:10 PM ET as a -190 money line favorite with a total of 8. Miami is at home against Pittsburgh at 6:10 PM ET as a -135 money line favorite with an over/under of 8. The Chicago White Sox play at Texas at 7:05 PM ET as a -225 money line road favorite with a total of 8.5. Two games start at 7:10 PM ET. Seattle is at Kansas City as a -125 money line road favorite with an over/under of 9. Houston hosts Arizona as a -275 money line favorite with a total of 8.5. Three games begin at 7:15 PM ET. St. Louis is at home against San Diego as a -120 money line favorite with an over/under of 7.5. The Fox broadcast has two games for regional coverage. Milwaukee is at home against the Chicago Cubs as a -300 money line favorite with a total of 7.5. Philadelphia plays at New York against the Mets as a -120 money line road favorite with an over/under of 7.5. San Francisco is at home against Atlanta at 9:05 PM ET as a -135 money line favorite with a total of 7.5. Oakland travels to Los Angeles to play the Angels at 9:07 PM ET as a -130 money line road favorite with an over/under of 9. Two games take place in the Canadian Football League on ESPN+. Montreal hosts British Columbia at 7 PM ET as a 3-point favorite with a total of 47.5. Winnipeg visits Edmonton at 9:45 PM ET as a 7-point road favorite with an over/under of 43.5.Six matches take place in the English Premier League. Wolverhampton plays at home against Brentford on the NBC Sports Network at 7:30 AM ET as a -0.5 goal line favorite with a total of 2. Four games begin at 10 AM ET. Arsenal visits Burnley on the NBC Sports Network as a -0.5 goal line road favorite with an over/under of 2.5. Liverpool is at home against Crystal Palace as a -2 goal line favorite with a total of 3.25. Manchester City hosts Southampton on the USA Network as a -2.25 goal line favorite with an over/under of 3.5. Norwich City plays at home against Watford as a -0.25 goal line favorite with a total of 2.25. Aston Villa is at home against Everton on NBC at 12:30 PM ET as a -0.25 goal line favorite with an over/under of 2.5. 

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College Football's Game 3 Non-Conference Superdog

by Tom Stryker

Friday, Sep 17, 2021

In last week’s System of the Week, we found some success with Vanderbilt (+6’) over Colorado State (WON OUTRIGHT 24-21) and we’ve got another nice underdog situation on tap for Saturday. With the help of my college football database, the same one that was featured in the December 13th, 2010, issue of the ESPN Insider magazine, I’ve been able to isolate and profit from a number of early season technical situations that have performed very well.   The unique system you will find below is no different.  It backs a team that has busted out of the gate impressively and now finds itself in the role of an underdog.  There is also a special parameter that can be added that makes it even more profitable.  Take a look at what I like to call, “College Football’s Game 3 Non-Conference Superdog.” Since 1980, PLAY ON any game three non-conference underdog priced at +28 or less provided they check in off back-to-back blowout victories of 20 points or more and neither team is rested.  41-Year ATS Record = 39-16-2 ATS for 70.9 percent  This Week’s Play = AUBURN  The War Eagle (+6) heads to Happy Valley off a pair of season-opening wins over Akron by the final of 60-10 and Alabama State by the margin of 62-0.  On the other side of Beaver Stadium, the Nittany Lions take the turf off their 44-13 blowout home win over the Ball State Cardinals.  Neither team is rested and that means AU fits this general system perfectly. There is one additional tightener that can be added that really make this system pop.  If our “play on” pup carried a team won/loss percentage less than .725 a year ago, then this Game 3 Non-Conference Super Dog system jumps to a highly profitable 35-6-1 ATS for 85.7 percent.  Last year, the Tigers posted a 6-5 SU overall record for a win percentage of .545 and they qualify for this special tightener. Good luck with the War Eagle on Saturday.  

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NCAAF, MLB, WNBA, EPL and CFL Previews and Odds - 09/17/2021

by Big Al Staff

Friday, Sep 17, 2021

The Friday sports card features action in NCAAF, MLB, WNBA, CFL, and the EPL.Two games continue Week 3 in college football. Central Florida travels to Louisville on ESPN at 7:30 PM ET. The Knights improved to 2-0 with a 63-14 victory against Bethune Cookman as a 45.5-point favorite last Saturday. Louisville evened their record at 1-1 with their 30-3 win against Eastern Kentucky as a 30-point favorite last Saturday. Central Florida is a 6.5-point road favorite with the total set at 67.5 (all odds from DraftKings). Maryland visits Illinois on FS1 at 9 PM ET. The Terrapins opened 2-0 this season after a 62-0 victory against Howard as a 47-point favorite last Saturday. The Fighting Illini fell to 1-2 on the season with their 42-14 loss at Virginia as a 10.5-point underdog last Saturday. Maryland is a 7-point road favorite with an over/under of 60.5. Fifteen games are on the MLB docket. Two games begin the card at 7:05 PM ET. The New York Yankees play Cleveland as a -195 money line favorite with a total of 9. Colorado visits Washington. Toronto is at home against Minnesota as a -210 money line favorite with an over/under of 9. Five games start at 7:10 PM ET. The Los Angeles Dodgers play at Cincinnati as a -165 money line road favorite with a total of 8.5. Boston is at home against Baltimore as a -380 money line favorite with an over/under of 10. Philadelphia visits New York to play the Mets as a -155 money line road favorite with an over/under of 7.5. Detroit travels to Tampa Bay. Miami is at home against Pittsburgh as a -155 money line favorite with a total of 8. The Chicago White Sox visits Texas at 8:05 PM ET as a -210 money line road favorite with an over/under 8.5. Three games begin at 8:10 PM ET. Milwaukee is at home against the Chicago Cubs as a -240 money line favorite with a total of 9. Seattle plays at Kansas City as a -115 money line road favorite with an over/under of 9. Houston plays at home as a -235 money line favorite with a total of 9. St. Louis is at home against San Diego at 8:15 PM ET as a -140 money line favorite with an over/under of 9. The Los Angeles Dodgers are at home against Oakland at 9:38 PM ET as a -120 money line favorite with a total of 8. San Francisco hosts Atlanta at 9:45 PM ET as a -160 money line favorite with an over/under of 8.Four games are on the WNBA slate. Minnesota visits Indiana on the CBS Sports Network at 7 PM ET. Washington plays at New York at 7 PM ET. Las Vegas travels to Chicago at 8 PM ET. Phoenix is at Seattle at 10 PM ET. Two games take place in the Canadian Football League. Hamilton plays at home against Calgary on ESPN+ at 7 PM ET. The Tiger-Cats are a 2-point favorite with a total of 43. Saskatchewan hosts Toronto on ESPN News at 9:45 PM ET. The Roughriders are a 3.5-point favorite with an over/under of 44.5. The fifth match week in the English Premier League begins with Leeds United visiting Newcastle United on the NBC Sports Network at 3 PM ET. The Peacocks are a -0.25 goal line road favorite with a total of 3.

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NFL, MLB, WNBA and NCAAF Previews and Odds - 09/16/2021

by Big Al Staff

Thursday, Sep 16, 2021

The Thursday sports card features action in the NFL, NCAAF, MLB, and the WNBA. The NFL kicks off Week 2 of the regular season with Washington hosting the New York Giants on the NFL Network at 8:20 PM ET. The Football Team was upset on Sunday by the Los Angeles Chargers, 20-16, as a 2-point favorite. The Giants got beat, 27-13, at home against Denver as a 3-point underdog. Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick joined wide receiver Curtis Samuel on Injured Reserve this week after injuring his hip Sunday. Ron Rivera has named Taylor Heinicke his starting quarterback. Running back Antonio Gibson is probable despite a shoulder injury. New York will again be without tight end Evan Engram, who missed the Broncos game with a knee injury. Running back Saquon Barkley is probable despite his lingering knee issues. Washington is a 3-point favorite with the total set at 41 (all odds from DraftKings). One game begins Week 3 in college football. Louisiana-Lafayette plays at home against Ohio on ESPN at 8 PM ET. The Ragin’ Cajuns evened their record at 1-1 with a 27-24 victory at home against Nicholls State as a 26-point favorite on Saturday. The Bobcats fell to 0-2 on the season after getting upset for the second straight week in a 28-26 loss at home to Duquesne as a 28.5-point favorite on Saturday. Louisiana is a 21-point favorite with an over/under of 57. Nine games are on the MLB docket. Six games start in the afternoon. Atlanta hosts Colorado at 12:20 PM ET as a -170 money line favorite with a total of 8. The Braves pitch Ian Anderson against the Rockies' German Marquez. Cincinnati plays at Pittsburgh at 12:35 PM ET as a -145 money line road favorite with an over/under of 8.5. Tyler Mahle pitches for the Reds against Connor Overton of the Pirates. Two games being at 2:10 PM ET. The Chicago White Sox are at home against the Los Angeles Angels as a -180 money line favorite with a total of 8. The White Sox pitch Reynaldo Lopez against the Angels'  Alex Cobb. Oakland plays at Kansas City as a -125 money line road favorite with an over/under of 9.5. Paul Blackburn pitches for the A's against Daniel Lynch of the Royals. San Francisco is at home against San Diego at 3:45 PM ET as a -150 money line favorite with a total of 8.5. The Giants pitch Kevin Gausman against a Padres starting pitcher yet to be determined. The New York Yankees are at Baltimore at 5:05 PM ET as a -250 money line road favorite with an over/under of 10. Jordan Montgomery pitches for the Yankees against Chris Ellis of the Orioles.Philadelphia is at home against the Chicago Cubs at 6:05 PM ET as a -220 money line favorite with a total of 8. The Cubs pitch Kyle Hendricks against a Phillies starting pitcher yet to be named. Tampa Bay plays at home against Detroit as a -210 money line favorite with an over/under of 8.5. Dietrich Enns pitches for the Rays against Tyler Alexander of the Tigers. Houston plays at Texas at 8:05 PM ET as a -235 money line road favorite with a total of 9. The Astros pitch Framber Valdez against the Rangers' Glenn Otto.One game is on the WNBA slate. Los Angeles travels to Atlanta at 7 PM ET.

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ASA's NFL Notes - In Case You Missed It

by ASA, Inc.

Wednesday, Sep 15, 2021

ASA's NFL NOTES  NFL – Underdogs went 12-4 the first week of the season – 9 of those dogs won outright!  The average point total for week 1 of the NFL was 47.8.  Last year games averaged 49.6 total points which was the highest mark ever.  Four games last week reached at least 60 points and one game topped 70 points (SF vs Detroit).  RAVENS – QB Lamar Jackson has not thrown for more than 250 yards in 17 straight games.  Their loss @ Las Vegas as a favorite was the first time the Ravens have lost a season opener in 5 years.  They are now a +3.5 home dog this week vs KC.  Last year they were a -3.5 home favorite vs Chiefs.  Dating back to 2015, Baltimore is 4-1 both SU & ATS as a home underdog.  SAINTS – A few of their offensive coaches have tested positive for Covid.  Something to watch as this week progresses.  Jameis Winston didn’t have huge numbers yardage wise in the Saints 38-3 win over the Packers (148 yards passing) but he did throw for 5 TD’s.  He did so on just 20 attempts so every 4th pass attempt for Winston was a TD.  Even more importantly, he didn’t turn the ball over.  In his 72 previous games as a starter Winston turned the ball over 119 times by HIMSELF.  If he protects the ball, he can be very good.  FALCONS – Atlanta was expected to be very solid offensively under new HC Smith who was the OC at Tennessee last year.  They looked OK to start the game last week kicking FG’s on their first two drives vs Philadelphia.  However, the Falcons gained only 77 total yards on their final 9 offensive possessions after getting 6 points on the board.  STEELERS – Pittsburgh went into Buffalo and won outright as a 6.5 point dog last week.  They are now 99-75-4 ATS as a road underdog since 1980 (57%).  The Steelers were outgained by 120 yards in their win @ Buffalo but they also ran 24 fewer offensive snaps so the YPP numbers were about dead even.  LIONS – Detroit was down 41-17 at home vs San Francisco on Sunday.  The final score?  41-33!  Detroit scored 16 points in the final 1:53 of the game AND had the ball at the Niner 24-yard line to end the game.  The Lions gained 191 of their 430 total yards on their final 3 possessions.  Detroit was +7.5 for much of the week but moved to +9.5 on gameday so those final 16 points were big for a number of bettors, win or lose.  TITANS – Tennessee scored just 13 points and averaged only 3.9 YPP in their season opening blowout loss at home to Arizona.  This from an offense that averaged 29.6 PPG on 6.1 YPP a year ago.  Their OC from last year (Smith) is now the head coach at Atlanta and the new OC Downing was the Titans TE’s coach last year and has only 1 year of experience as a NFL OC (Raiders in 2017).  Something to keep an eye on.  SEAHAWKS – Seattle ran 18 fewer offensive snaps on Sunday and still controlled the game beating Indianapolis 28-16 on the road.  The Seahawks averaged a whopping 7.2 YPP to just 4.7 YPP for the Colts.  Impressive stats vs an Indy defense that allowed 5.4 YPP a year ago.  Great debut for new OC Waldron who came over from the LA Rams where he was the passing game coordinator.  WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM – Well the exciting off-season acquisition of QB Ryan Fitzpatrick to jumpstart the offense when by the wayside quickly on Sunday.  Fitzpatrick left with a hip injury in the 2nd quarter after leading Washington to 2 FG’s in their first 3 drives.  He is now likely out for a few months.  Taylor Heinicke, who has 2 career starts, will now take over at QB.  BROWNS – Cleveland’s offense looked great on Sunday putting up 457 yards on a ridiculous 8.2 YPP and LOST.  Turnovers were the difference as they are in many NFL games.  The Browns had a fumble which led to a 23 yard FG drive for KC, the punter dropped a snap which led to a 15 yard KC TD drive, and QB Mayfield threw an interception on the final drive of the game which basically ended the game giving the Chiefs a 33-29 win.  KC’s first and only lead came with 7:00 minutes to go in the game. 

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Big Al's Daily Angle: MLB, WNBA and UEFA Champions League Previews and Odds - 09/15/2021

by Big Al Staff

Wednesday, Sep 15, 2021

The Wednesday sports card features action in MLB, WNBA, and the UEFA Champions League.Fifteen games are on the MLB docket. Four games take place in the afternoon. Miami plays at Washington at 1:05 PM ET as a -125 money line road favorite with the total set at 8.5 (all odds from DraftKings). Milwaukee is at Detroit at 1:10 PM ET as a -220 money line road favorite with an over/under of 9. Toronto hosts Tampa Bay at 3:07 PM ET as a -170 money line favorite with a total of 9. Boston plays at Seattle at 4:10 PM ET as a -130 money line road favorite with an over/under of 8.5.Cincinnati is at Pittsburgh at 6:35 PM ET as a -150 money line road favorite with a total of 9. Two games start at 7:05 PM ET. Philadelphia is at home against the Chicago Cubs as a -200 money line favorite with a total of 9. The New York Yankees play at Baltimore as a -140 money line road favorite with an over/under of 8.5. The New York Mets host St. Louis at 7:10 PM ET as a -155 money line favorite with a total of 8.5. Atlanta plays at home against Colorado at 7:20 PM ET as a -200 money line favorite with an over/under of 9. Cleveland is at Minnesota at 7:40 PM ET in a game where both teams are -110 money line favorites with a total of 9.5. Houston plays at Texas at 8:05 PM ET as a -210 money line road favorite with an over/under of 9. Two games start at 8:10 PM ET. The Chicago White Sox are at home against the Los Angeles Angels as a -180 money line favorite with a total of 8.5. Oakland plays at Kansas City as a -150 money line road favorite with an over/under of 8.5. San Diego is at San Francisco at 9:45 PM ET as a -120 money line road favored with a total of 8.5. The Los Angeles Dodgers are at home against Arizona at ESPN at 10:10 PM ET as a -335 money line favorite with an over/under of 8.One game takes place in the WNBA. New York travels to Connecticut on the CBS Sports Network at 7 PM ET.Matchday 1 of the group stage of the UEFA Champions League concludes with eight matches. Two matches begin at 12:45 PM ET. Borussia Dortmund travels to Besiktas as a -1 goal line road favorite with a total of 3. Shakhtar Donetsk visits Sheriff as a -0.5 goal line road favorite with an over/under of 2.25. The six remaining matches start at 3 PM ET. Paris Saint-Germain plays at Club Brugge as a -1.75 goal line road favorite with a total of 3.25. Manchester City hosts RB Leipzig as a -1.5 goal line favorite with an over/under of 3. Atletico Madrid plays at home against Porto at -1 goal line favorite with a total of 2.25. Liverpool is at home against AC Milan as a -1.25 goal line favorite with an over/under of 3. Ajax travels to Sporting CP as a -0.25 goal line road favorite with a total of 2.5. Real Madrid visits Inter Milan in a pick ‘em match with an over/under of 2.75. All eight Champions League matches are available on Paramount+. The CBS Sports Network’s “The Golazo Show” is an NFL Red Zone-inspired show that presents live updated highlights of all eight games.

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Big Al's Daily Angle: MLB and WNBA Previews and Odds - 09/14/2021

by Big Al Staff

Tuesday, Sep 14, 2021

The Tuesday sports card features action in MLB and the WNBA.Sixteen games are on the MLB docket. Minnesota hosts Cleveland in the first game of their seven-inning doubleheader at 3:10 PM ET. Joe Ryan pitches for the Twins against Triston McKenzie of the Indians. Minnesota is a -130 money line favorite, with the total set at 6.5. Cincinnati visits Pittsburgh at 6:35 PM ET in the opener of their three-game series. The Reds pitch Wade Miley against the Pirates’ Dillon Peters. Cincinnati is a -165 money line road favorite with an over/under of 8.5. Milwaukee travels to Detroit at 6:40 PM ET for Game 1 of their two-game series. Freddy Peralta of the Brewers pitches against Wily Peralta of the Tigers. Milwaukee is a -210 money line road favored with a total of 8.Three games begin at 7:05 PM ET. The New York Yankees visit Baltimore in the opener of their three-game series. The Yankees pitch Gerrit Cole and the Orioles’ Alexander Wells. New York is a -365 money line road favorite with an over/under of 9.5. Washington hosts Miami in the second game of their three-game series. Erick Fedde pitches for the Nationals against Jesus Luzardo of the Marlins. Washington is a -165 money line favorite with a total of 8. Philadelphia plays at home against the Chicago Cubs in Game 1 of their three-game series. The Phillies pitch Kyle Gibson against the Cubs’ Adrian Sampson. Philadelphia is a -210 money line favorite with an over/under of 9.5. Toronto is at home against Tampa Bay at 7:07 PM ET in the second game of their three-game series. Jose Berrios pitches for the Blue Jays against Drew Rasmussen of the Rays. Toronto is a -135 money line favorite with a total of 9. The New York Mets are at home against St. Louis at 7:10 PM ET in Game 2 of their three-game series. The Mets pitch Marcus Stroman against the Cardinals’ Jack Woodruff. New York is a -160 money line road favorite with an over/under of 8. Atlanta plays at home against Colorado at 7:20 PM ET in the opener of their three-game series. Touch Toussaint pitches for the Braves against Jon Gray of the Rockies. Atlanta is a -170 money line favorite with a total of 9. Minnesota is at home against Cleveland in the second game of their doubleheader on FS1 at 7:40 PM ET. The Twins pitch Charlie Barnes against the Indians’ Logan Allen. Minnesota is a -130 money line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. Houston plays at Texas at 8:05 PM ET in the second game of their four-game series. Zack Greinke pitches for the Astros against Jordan Lyles of the Astros. Houston is a -225 money line road favorite with a total of 9. Two games start at 8:10 PM ET. The Chicago White Sox are at home against the Los Angeles Angels in the opener of their three-game series. The White Sox pitch Lucas Giolito against the Angels’ Packy Naughton. Chicago is a -265 money line favorite with an over/under of 8. Oakland visits Kansas City in the first game of their three-game series. Frankie Montas pitches for the A’s against Jackson Kowar of the Royals. Oakland is a -160 money line road favorite with a total of 9.San Francisco plays at home against San Diego at 9:45 PM ET in Game 2 of their four-game series. The Giants pitch Anthony DeSclafani against the Padres’ Jake Arrieta. San Francisco is a -160 money line favorite with an over/under of 9. Two games conclude the MLB card at 10:10 PM ET. The Los Angeles Dodgers are at home against Arizona in the second game of their three-game series. Tony Gonsolin pitches for the Dodgers against Luke Weaver of the Diamondbacks. Los Angeles is a -255 money line favorite with a total of 9. Boston plays at Seattle in the second game of their three-game series. The Red Sox pitch Nathan Eovaldi against the Padres’ Tyler Alexander. Boston is a -130 money line road favorite with an over/under of 8.One game is on the WNBA slate. Indiana travels to Atlanta at 7 PM ET.

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NFL Week 2 Breakdown

by Will Rogers

Tuesday, Sep 14, 2021

Week 2BEST GAME – San Francisco at Philadelphia (+3.5)The 49ers’ confusing quarterback situation got a little clarity – if only temporarily – when vet Jimmy Garoppolo was solid (314 yards and a TD) in SF’s opening day win at Detroit. Granted, it was just Detroit, but if Jimmy G had peed his pants or – worse – gotten injured again, it might have opened the door for fans to scream for Trey Lance. As it is, Garoppolo at minimum bought some time and a start at Philly in Week 2. We’ll see if spending nearly a full cumulative day in an airplane (to and from Detroit, to Philadelphia) affects the Niners. Early SF money bumped this one up a half-point, to Eagles +3.5.WORST GAME – Detroit at Green Bay (-10.5)Whatever is going on with Aaron Rodgers, it’s pretty clear that leading the Packers to a title this season is not his top priority right now. He looked disinterested and confused against the Saints on opening day, and it will be interesting to see how Wisconsin fans will react if he turns in another stinker in the first home game of what is certainly his final season in Green Bay. Fortunately for the Pack, the Lions are coming to town on Monday night and things are set up nicely for a rebound, so it’s unlikely that Rodgers will have to answer some very probing post-game questions about his motivation, or lack thereof.LARGEST SPREAD – Atlanta at Tampa Bay (-13)The second week of the season, and it’s already back to the drawing board time for the Falcons. Losing at home to a mediocre Eagles team is bad enough, but Atlanta did not have a single offensive play longer than 18 yards, and the only offense it was able to generate came in the form of two field goals. Now the Birds have to fix things on the fly before hitting the road to take on the defending champs, who will have had a few extra days for prep and rest after opening the season this past Thursday night. Brady is Brady, and if he shows his age this season it will most likely be later on. Right now he looks fresh and ready to roll. This game opened at 13.5 and was quickly bet down to 13.SMALLEST SPREAD – New Orleans at Carolina (-3)After the hurricane, the city of New Orleans was in desperate need of a pick-me-up, and Jameis Winston stepped forward in a big way. Five TD passes in a win over the Packers and reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers? Anyone see THAT coming? Still, the Panthers are a somewhat puzzling favorite in this one after Carolina had to hold on for dear life in beating the Jets. Winston could be challenged in this one because the Panthers have improved their defense and had six sacks in the opener vs. New York. Long term, keep an eye on Christian McCaffrey, who had 21 carries and nine catches. Thirty touches a game is probably not physically sustainable over a 17-game season.LARGEST TOTAL – Kansas City at Baltimore (55.5)The opposite of limbo – how HIGH can you go? Four games (San Francisco-Philadelphia, Atlanta-Tampa Bay, Dallas-Los Angeles Chargers and this one) all have totals set at 50 or more. The Chiefs had just  enough offensive juice and just enough defensive lapses against the Browns for Over betters in Week 1, and no one really expects the train to slow down. The stars aren’t lined up for the Ravens defense, which had to play in Las Vegas on Monday night, travel back across the country and then get ready for the Chiefs on a short week.LOWEST TOTAL – New York Giants at Washington (41.5) (Thursday night)Under bettors cashed in on opening day, with 10 of the 15 games played through Sunday failing to reach the number. Blame the bookies, who know that the public likes to see scoring, and set the numbers somewhat artificially high to milk that tendency. The Giants and Washington both ran into defensive buzz saws in Week 1, New York rushing for only 60 yards (27 by QB Daniel Jones) in a loss at home to Denver, and WFT losing QB Ryan Fitzpatrick to injury and coming up empty (also at home) against the Chargers.

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NFL, MLB, WNBA and EPL Previews and Odds - 09/13/2021

by Big Al Staff

Monday, Sep 13, 2021

The Monday sports card features action in the NFL, MLB, WNBA, and the EPL.Baltimore visits Las Vegas on ABC and ESPN to conclude the opening week of the NFL regular season at 8:15 PM ET. The Ravens are a 4.5-point road favorite, with the total set at 50.5 (all odds provided by DraftKings). Seven games are on the MLB docket. The New York Yankees host Minnesota at 2:05 PM ET. The Yankees have lost eight of their last nine games after a 7-6 loss to the Mets last night. New York pitches Luis Gil against the Twins’ John Gant. The Yankees are a -195 money line favorite with the over/under at 10. Washington plays at home against Miami at 7:05 PM ET. The Nationals ended a three-game losing streak with a 6-2 win at Pittsburgh on Sunday. The Marlins lost two of three after their 5-3 loss at Atlanta yesterday. Washington pitches Paolo Espino against Miami’s Sandy Alcantara. The Nationals are a  -130 money line favorite with the total at 7. Toronto hosts Tampa Bay at 7:07 PM ET. The Blue Jays have won eleven of their last twelve games after defeating Baltimore yesterday, 22-7. The Orioles have lost three of four. Toronto pitches Alek Manoah against Baltimore’s Collin McHugh. The Blue Jays are a -130 money line favor with an over/under of 9.5. The New York Mets are at home against St. Louis at 7:10 PM ET. The Mets won two of three after their 7-6 triumph over the Yankees last night. The Cardinals have won four of five with their 2-0 victory against Cincinnati on Sunday. Rich Hill pitches for New York against Adam Wainwright of the Cardinals. The Mets are a  -110 money line favorite with a total of 8.Houston visits Texas at 8 PM ET. The Astros won two of three after their 3-1 victory against the Angels yesterday. The Rangers have won six of seven after their 4-3 triumph at Oakland on Sunday. Houston pitches Jake Odorizzi against Texas Adrian Houser. Houston is a -195 money line favorite with an over/under of 9. Two games take place in MLB at 10:10 PM ET. The Los Angeles Dodgers have won three in a row with their 8-0 victory against San Diego yesterday. The Diamondbacks have won their last two after a 5-4 victory at Seattle. Los Angeles pitches Walker Buehler against Arizona's Zac Gallen. The Dodgers are a -290 money line favorite with a total of 8. Seattle hosts Boston after a 5-4 victory against Arizona yesterday. The Red Sox have lost two of three after a 2-l loss to the White Sox on Sunday. The Mariners pitch Logan Gilbert against the Red Sox's Eduardo Rodriguez. Boston is a -130 money line road favorite with an over/under of 8.One game takes place in the WNBA. Dallas visits Las Vegas at 3 PM ET.One game concludes match week 4 of the English Premier League. Everton hosts Burnley on the NBC Sports Network at 3 PM ET as a -0,75 goal line favorite with an over of 2.25.

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Big Al's Daily Angle: EPL, WNBA, MLB and NFL Previews and Odds - 09/12/2021

by Big Al Staff

Sunday, Sep 12, 2021

The Sunday sports card features action in the NFL, MLB, WNBA, and the EPL.Fourteen games in the NFL take place on the first Sunday of the regular season. Nine games begin the card at 1 PM ET. The national game on Fox has Atlanta hosting Philadelphia as a 3-point favorite with the total set at 49 (all odds from DraftKings). Jacksonville visits Houston as a 3.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 46. Buffalo plays at home against Pittsburgh as a 6.5-point favorite with a total of 48.5. Carolina is at home against the New York Jets as a 3.5-point favorite with an over/under of 45. Tennessee hosts Arizona as a 3-point favorite with a total of 53.5. Washington plays at home against the Los Angeles Chargers as a 1.5-point favorite with an over/under of 45. Minnesota visits Cincinnati as a 3-point road favorite with a total of 47. San Francisco travels to Detroit as a 9.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 46. Seattle plays at Indianapolis as a 2.5-point road favorite with a total of 49.Four NFL games start at 4:25 PM ET. The national game on CBS has Kansas City hosting Cleveland as a 5.5-point favorite with an over/under of 54.5. New England plays at home against Miami as a 3.5-point favorite with a total of 43.5. Green Bay plays New Orleans for the national game on Fox. The game is being played at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville after being relocated from New Orleans because of Hurricane Ida. The Packers are a 3.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 49.5. Denver plays in New York against the Giants as a 3-point road favorite with a total of 42. The Los Angeles Rams play at home against Chicago on NBC at 8;20 PM ET for Sunday Night Football. The Rams are an 8-point favorite with an over/under of 46.5. Fifteen games take place in MLB. Tampa Bay plays at Detroit at 12:10 PM ET as a -145 money line road favorite with a total of 9.5. Three games begin at 1:05 PM ET. Philadelphia is at home against Colorado as a -300 money line favorite with an over/under of 9. Washington is at Pittsburgh as a -130 money line road favorite with a total of 9. Toronto plays at Baltimore as a -225 money line road favorite with an over/under of 10.5. Milwaukee is at Cleveland at 1:10 PM ET as a -180 money line road favorite with a total of 8.5. Atlanta hosts Miami at 1:20 PM ET as a -300 money line favorite with an over/under of 8.5. Three games start at 2:10 PM ET. The Chicago White Sox are at home against Boston on TBS as a -160 money line favorite with a total of 8.5. Minnesota plays at home against Kansas City as a -160 money line favorite with an over/under of 9. Houston is at home against Los Angeles against the Angels as a -260 money line favorite with a total of 9. Cincinnati is at St. Louis at 2:15 PM ET as a -130 money line road favorite with an over/under of 8.5. San Francisco plays at Chicago against the Cubs at 2:20 PM ET as a -220 money line road favorite. Oakland hosts Texas at 4:07 PM ET as a -210 money line favorite with a total of 8.5. Two games begin at 4:10 PM ET. Seattle plays at home against Arizona as a -180 money line favorite with an over/under of 8.5. The Los Angeles Dodgers are at home against San Diego as a -170 money lien favorite with a total of 7.5.The New York Yankees are the visitors at Citi Field against the New York Mets on ESPN at 8:08 PM ET for Sunday Night Baseball. The Yankees are a -115 money line road favorite with an over/under of 8. Three games are on the WNBA docket. Washington plays at Chicago on ABC at 3 PM ET. Indiana visits Minnesota at 7 PM ET. Seattle travels to Los Angeles at 9 PM ET. One game takes place in the English Premier League. Liverpool plays at Leeds United on the NBC Sports Network at 11:30 AM ET. The Reds are a -0.75 goal line road favorite with a total of 3.

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