Free NCAAFB, NFL & MLB Service Plays For Saturday 9/29/18

STEVE JANUS

1* Free Sharp Play on Florida Atlantic vs Middle Tennessee State under 66½ -109

My money is on the UNDER 66.5 in Saturday's C-USA clash between Middle Tennessee and FAU. These are two of the top teams in the conference and both are going to lay it all on the line in this one. FAU is 2-2, but their two losses have come against Oklahoma and UCF. They gave up 63 to the Sooners and 56 to the Knights, so the defense is a lot better than the numbers would suggest. Very similar story with the Blue Raiders, who are 1-2 but their two losses are road games against Vanderbilt and Georgia. Not to mention, these two teams aren't as strong offensively as they were a year ago. Bet the UNDER 66.5!
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LARRY NESS
NCAA-F | Sep 29, 2018
Stanford vs. Notre Dame
Notre Dame-5½

My free play is on Notre Dame at 7:30 ET. Stanford will play Notre Dame on Saturday in South Bend, marking the 22nd season in a row that the two schools will meet. The series has become one of the nation's foremost national rivalries over the past decade, as Stanford has risen to prominence under first Jim Harbaugh and that's continued under current head coach David Shaw. The Cardinal have won the last three meetings (seven of the last nine) and once again, the winner of Saturday's game will claim the Legends Trophy for the next year.

4-0 Stanford comes in ranked No. 7 in the AP poll, after 'escaping' 38-31 in OT at Oregon last Saturday (Ducks came in ranked No. 20). Oregon outplayed Stanford for most of the game but an 80-yard fumble return in the third quarter by linebacker Joey Alfieri helped sparked the Cardinal’s comeback. A late Oregon fumble set of Stanford's game-tying FG, which came with 0:00 on the clock! Junior quarterback K.J. Costello has tossed 10 TD passes in his first four games, after he threw for 327 yards and three TDs against Oregon, including a 23-yarder to TE Colby Parkinson in OT (proved to be the game-winner). However, the spotlight will be on RB Bryce Love, who rushed for 2,118 yards a year ago but has only 254 rushing yards through four games. What's going on? Love had two individual games last season in which he gained more than 254 yards.

4-0 Notre Dame is ranked No. 8 and head coach Brian Kelly surprised many by benching senior QB Brandon Wimbush in favor of Ian Book before last weekend’s game against Wake Forest. That decision paid off nicely, as Book accounted for five TDs (three rushing / two passing) as the Fighting Irish routed the Demon Deacons 56-27. Wimbush is 13-3 as Notre Dame's starting QB but Kelly can't ignore that his team's 59 points and 566 total yard were both season highs.

Notre Dame is 1-6 in this rivalry with Kelly as head coach (with one vacated win), while Cardinal head coach David Shaw is 5-2 against the Irish. That stat doesn't bode well for the Irish but watching Stanford play last week was troubling. As noted, the Cardinal were outplayed for pretty much the entire game and after four games, it's hard NOT to conclude that there is something really 'off' about Love's play (he was the Heisman front-runner coming into the season). As for Notre Dame, the Irish have won NINE straight home games against ranked opponents, since losing in September of 2013 at home to a ranked Oklahoma team. With the pointspread in this range, I'm backing the Irish.

Good luck...Larry
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ROSS BENJAMIN

South Carolina @ Kentucky 7:30 PM ET

Game# 141-142

Play On: Kentucky (Pick)

South Carolina is coming off a 37-14 win at Vanderbilt during their previous game and improved to 2-1 (.667) in 2018. The Gamecocks have not fared well against Kentucky in recent seasons, and that’s evidenced by them going 0-4 SU&ATS in their last 4 versus the Wildcats.

Kentucky is coming off an extremely impressive 28-7 win over Mississippi State their last time out, and they did so as a 10.0-point home underdog. Kentucky has now gone a very respectable 13-9 in their previous 22 games played. The Wildcats also went into Gainesville and walked away with a 27-16 upset win as a 13.5-point underdog.

Any home pick or favorite of 9.0-points or less (Kentucky), coming off a home underdog straight up win by 14 points or more, and they’ve won 5 or more of its last 22 games, versus an opponent (South Carolina) possessing a win percentage of less than .700 and they allowed 45 points or fewer during their previous game, resulted in those home teams going 16-0 SU&ATS since 1992. The average margin of victory in those 16 contests came by a decisive 18.0 points per game. Bet on Kentucky for my Saturday 9/29 free pick.
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FREDDY WILLS

Northwestern +14.5

We are getting great line value here with Northwestern. Not only are they off an Akron upset as 21 point favorites which is inflating the opening line of 10, but the line has moved nearly 5 points. Northwestern is well coached and off a bye here and I expect their best effort of the season. Northwestern is 14-6 ATS in their last 20 as a dog, and this is a lot of points in a game that Michigan is going to try to shorten. Northwestern can stop the run allowing 3 yards per carry at home, and 3.19 last year and off a bye they have played extremely well under Fitzgerald. Michigan has played nobody since Notre Dame facing an average yards per play offense ranking 79th compare that with Northwestern's defense that has faced #58. Their offense has faced an average opponent ranking of 74th in yards per play compare that with Northwestern's rank of #53 and there is a huge gap in strength of schedule. Northwestern is going to test the secondary of Michigan. Something only SMU has really attempted and had success throwing for 3 TD's and only 1 INT. Northwestern has a talented QB who has NFL talent and they're off a bye. I am aware Northwestern's RB Larkin had to retire and there are a lot of question marks for their backfield, but that only makes it more difficult for Michigan to prepare. I think we are buying low on Northwestern. This line would have been 6 or 7.5 a few weeks ago.
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MARC LAWRENCE
NCAA-F | Sep 29, 2018
Michigan vs. Northwestern
Play - Northwestern (Game 210).

Edges -Wildcats: 6-0 ATS Last six games with conference revenge (lost 38-0 to Michigan last season) … Wolverines: 4-9 ATS road favorites of 13 or more points when coming off a conference home win. We recommend a 1* play on Northwestern. Thank you and good luck as always.
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STEPHEN NOVER
NCAA-F | Sep 29, 2018
Oregon vs. California
Oregon-125

As a long-time NFL draftnik, I pay close attention to pro prospects. Right now the consensus player to be the first quarterback picked in the 2019 draft is Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert following his strong performance against Stanford last week. The Ducks, however, blew a 24-7 second-half lead in that game losing 38-31 in overtime to the Cardinal. Some have the feeling the Ducks can't come back from that loss. I'm not one of them. Oregon is itching to play again while California has been idle since meeting FCS-member Idaho State on Sept. 15. I don't believe the Golden Bears are in Oregon's class. They don't have the downfield passing attack to keep up with Herbert and their star running back, Patrick Laird, is having a disappointing season averaging fewer than three yards per carry. Cal's defense has improved a great deal, but its passing offense isn't going to cut it against a Ducks defense that ranks third in the country in yards per carry. This is a step-up game for the Golden Bears. I envision Oregon's outstanding offensive line giving Herbert the necessary time to dissect Cal's secondary and the Golden Bears having problems running on the Ducks. Oregon is the more talented team here. The Ducks have defeated the Golden Bears in eight of the past nine meetings, including winning by three touchdowns last year.
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JOSEPH D'AMICO

Saturdays FREE NCAAF WINNER: BYU Cougars +17.5 over Washington Huskies.

Game 153.

5:30 pm pst

This is a perfect "sandwich" spot for BYU to catch Washington as they come off a tough win over ASU and have UCLA on deck. The Cougars have wins at the Wildcats and the Badgers this season so going into Husky Stadium isn't going to phase the team. Way too many points to lay for the Huskies. BYU is 7-1 ATS the L8 non-conference games and 5-0 ATS he L5 on the road. Washington is 0-4 ATS the L4 non-conference games and 1-4 ATS the L5 overall. Take the Cougars. Thank you.
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JOHN RYAN

The Play and the Matchup
California (214)
OREGON (3 - 1) at CALIFORNIA (3 - 0)
Week 5 Saturday, 9/29/2018 10:30 PM

SIM grading and Recommended Strategy
5 stars on a 3 to 10-star grading scale.

Place a 5-star wager on California, which the market has them riced as 2-point home dogs.

SIM Projections and Results
Projection summary calls for the Golden Bears to have a lower, more efficient yards-per-point ratio than Oregon by a margin of 1.5 yards-per-point. IN past games where Cal has achieved this performance KPI they have gone 46-16-1 ATS for 72% winners. When we look at the games where Cal was installed as a home dog they have gone a perfect 7-0 ATS covering by an average of a whopping 22 points.

Additional DB situations show that Oregon is an imperfect 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) after allowing 100 or less rushing yards last game over the last 2 seasons.
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CHIP CHIRIMBES

Ohio State at Penn State 7:30 ET

Nittany Lions (+) over Buckeyes

'Listen guys, I'm not kidding about my Blow-Out Game o the Year! Rarely I step out like this...BEST PLAY of the Season by far...Get it NOW! I hope that just isn't a knee jerk reaction, taking the 'dog' in this fight. I always seem to have my doubts with Penn State while always having confidence in Ohio State. Maybe it's the coaching but I see this as a heavy 'Sharps or Wise Guy' play in Las Vegas. Now, don't get me wrong I would rather be with them then against them but they can cause havoc. There is a lot of junk I can say about two opponents that average 54.5 and 55.5 and are 8-0 SU and 6-2 ATS. I love the Lions QB Chase McSorley's game and he is a winner. Meyer knows and acknowledges it and I believe he is the difference . Take the pints with...PENN STATE!
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CAPPERS ACEES
(CFB)
Northwestern
Miss St
TCU
Notre Dame
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NICK BORRMAN

Event: (200045) Leicester City at (200046) NEWCASTLE UNITED
Sport/League: SOC
Date/Time: September 29, 2018 10AM EDT
Play: Total Over 2.5 (+120)

English Premier League

I like the Over in this game and the price has good value at +110 to +120. Leicester is one of the highest producing sides in terms of total goals per game at 3.5 with 11 goals scored and 10 conceded through six games. Five of those games have gone Over the total. They play an open aggressive style which often leads to good counter attacking opportunities for the defense. They have scored in every match this season while keeping only one clean sheet on the year. Last year saw similar results as they gave up the 5th most goals in the league while scoring the 7th most, averaging 3.1 total goals per game.

Newcastle tends to play a more conservative, tight game, but they should have some opportunities in this game and are desperate to earn their first win on the year. The have started with just 2 points in six games, at 0-2-4 with only a 4:8 goal differential. Still, four of their six matches have gone Over the total with those four games all ending by a 1-2 scoreline against them. Both matchups last season saw Over 2.5 goals scored and I think that trend continues here on Saturday.

TAKE OVER 2.5 GOALS
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BOBBY LIGS

Event: (211) ARKANSAS at (212) TEXAS A&M
Sport/League: CFB
Date/Time: September 29, 2018 12PM EDT
Play: ARKANSAS 20.5 (-108)
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BRYAN LEONARD

Event: (167) Liberty at (168) NEW MEXICO
Sport/League: CFB
Date/Time: September 29, 2018 6PM EDT
Play: Liberty 7.0 (-102)

167 Liberty at New Mexico

The Flames offense has been better than the final scores with successful offensive plays rates of 42.2%, 48.3% and 41.1% vs FBS opposition. The lowest of those three were when it scored 52 points against Old Dominion.

New Mexico has the extra week to prepare, but it's hard to lay points with a team that has only produced two explosive plays of 20 yards or more in two BBS games this season. The Lobos were 3-10 ATS as a home favorite the past four seasons. This line is simply too high.

PLAY LIBERTY
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CARMINE BIANCO

Event: (209977) Philadelphia at (209978) COLUMBUS
Sport/League: SOC
Date/Time: September 29, 2018 7PM EDT
Play: COLUMBUS -1.0 (-130)

MLS - Philadelphia at Columbus

Short turnaround and a disappointing one for the Philadelphia Union who come off a midweek loss at Houston in the US Open Cup Final losing 3-0 and they'll have to make the trip to Columbus against a Crew side playing extremely well at home (5 straight wins) and with a shot at 3rd spot in East. The trio of Zardes, Meram and Higuain are started to gel again and if the Union aren't able to shake off the midweek loss it'll be an easy 3 for the Crew at home.

The Free Play is Columbus Crew -1.0 -130
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BUSTER SPORTS

Event: (153) BYU at (154) WASHINGTON U
Sport/League: CFB
Date/Time: September 29, 2018 8PM EDT
Play: BYU 17.0 (+104)

BYU is two weeks removed from a major upset at Wisconsin and although we are not saying that they will go to Seattle and pull off another upset, we do believe that 17 points are way too many. This BYU club always plays tough and hard for HC Kalani Sitake and we believe they are catching Washington at a great time after coming off their conference win against Arizona State. There is no doubt QB Jake Browning will be tough for this BYU defense to handle. However, we believe BYU will be able to give it a great shot especially when their defense stands 23rd in the country allowing only an average of 17 points per game. We would not be to surprised to see this as a one score game and easily be inside this number. So lets get the job done with the BYU Cougars as your free play for Saturday in CFB.
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Totals4U

Early Saturday's Free Selection: Massachusetts/Ohio over 68 1/2
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#1 Sports

Early Saturday's Free Selection: Wake Forest Demon Deacons - 28
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Golden Dragon Sports

FREE WINNER for SATURDAY: Alabama -49
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Hawkeye Sports

Early Saturday's Free Pick: East Carolina Pirates - 6 1/2
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Huddle Up Sports

Free Play: Army +7
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High Stakes Syndicate

Free Selection for Early Saturday: Kent State Golden Flashes + 7 1/2
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SAL MICHAELS
NCAA-F | Sep 29, 2018
Western Michigan vs. Miami-OH
Free Play on Western Michigan vs Miami-OH under 55 -110
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COLE FAXON
NCAA-F | Sep 29, 2018
Hawaii vs. San Jose State
FREE PLAY on San Jose State +11 -110
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BOBBY CONN
NCAA-F | Sep 29, 2018
Boise State vs. Wyoming
1* Free Play on Boise State/Wyoming over 47 -109
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JACK JONES

Jack’s Free Pick Saturday: Rice +27.5

No team in college football is in a worse spot than Wake Forest this week. The Demon Deacons are coming off back-to-back physical, taxing games against both Boston College and Notre Dame. They are beaten down and won’t be ready mentally or physically to face a run-heavy Rice team this week.

I certainly question Wake Forest’s motivation off those two huge games, and with Clemson on deck next week. This is a clear sandwich spot for them. They may win, but asking them to win by four touchdowns to cover this spread is asking too much.

Wake Forest certainly doesn’t have what it takes defensively. The Demon Deacons gave up 59 points to Notre Dame last week and are allowing 33.5 points, 484 yards per game and 6.3 yards per game this season. They even fired their defensive coordinator already things have gotten so bad.

Rice has hung tough with some good teams this year. They only lost by 18 to Houston as 25-point dogs, they lost at Hawaii by 14 as 17-point dogs, and they lost by 18 at Southern Miss as 13.5-point dogs. They are scoring over 27 points per game this year and should have their best offensive output of the season against this beat up Wake Forest defense.

Wake Forest has clearly been a big disappointment this season as they are 0-4 ATS. They only beat Towson 51-20 at home as 33.5-point favorites, and there’s no question in my mind that Rice is better than Towson.

Plays on road underdogs (Rice) - after allowing 31 or more points in three straight games against an opponent that’s off a loss by 17 or more points are 56-23 (70.9%) ATS over the last 10 seasons.

Rice is 26-8 ATS in its last 34 games off two consecutive games with a turnover margin of -1 or worse. Wake Forest is 2-10 ATS in its last 10 home games vs. a team that is outscored by 10-plus points per game. The Demon Deacons are 0-6 ATS in their last six games overall dating back to last season. Bet Rice Saturday.
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TOTALS GURU
NCAA-F | Sep 29, 2018
Oregon State vs. Arizona State
Free Total Annihilator On Oregon State vs Arizona State over 63 -115
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KENNY WALKER
NCAA-F | Sep 29, 2018
Purdue vs. Nebraska
Nebraska+3½ -105
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BLACK WIDOW
NCAA-F | Sep 29, 2018
Charlotte vs. UAB
UAB-16½ -110
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DOUG UPSTONE
NCAA-F | Sep 29, 2018
Hawaii vs. San Jose State
Hawaii-10

On Saturday night in college football, Play Against Underdogs of 10 to 21 points like SAN JOSE ST. after allowing 525 or more total yards a game over their last three outings, against opponent after allowing 3.75 or fewer yards a play in their previous game. In the last 25 years, this rare system is 24-4 ATS, 85.7 percent!
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ALEX SMART
NCAA-F | Sep 29, 2018
Old Dominion vs. East Carolina
Old Dominion+7

Last week Old Dominion pulled off the unthinkable and took out Virginia Tech SU as DD underdogs . There was nothing in their previous games that could of gave us any hints to what was coming. Now the question is was that a anomaly or is this group finally jelling? Will they be in a letdown situation after that win, or will they keep motoring along? If we look at a trend that dates back 5 seasons, we can see this situation has created a lot of profit for those backing teams like Old Dominion. Note:CFB Road underdogs of 3.5 to 10 points (OLD DOMINION) - with a terrible defense - allowing 6.1 or more yards/play, after gaining 525 or more total yards in their previous game are a bankroll expanding 28-4 ATS for a hefty 88% conversion rate for bettors on the blind. Also HC Montgomery is 0-6 ATS versus poor defensive teams - allowing 425 or more yards/game as the coach of E CAROLINA .

Play on Old Dominion to cover
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MATT JOSEPHS
NCAA-F | Sep 29, 2018
Pittsburgh vs. Central Florida
Central Florida-13

The defending national champs are 3-0 with healthy wins over UConn, South Carolina State and Florida Atlantic. They put up 56 twice already and have shown some incredible balance on offense. McKenzie Milton is one of the best quarterbacks in the nation. The one weakness is defending the run as all three teams were able to grind things out. Pittsburgh has some solid backs and will continue to run it as long as it's close. They could struggle to keep it close considering they were gashed by UNC last week for 38 and 51 points against Penn State. UCF has covered 18 of their last 28 games including six of eight as a favorite of 10.5 to 21 points. The Golden Knights should win this one rather easily.
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SEAN MURPHY
NCAA-F | Sep 29, 2018
Old Dominion vs. East Carolina
UNDER 61

Saturday NCAAF Free play. My selection is on the ‘under’ between Old Dominion and East Carolina at 3:30 pm et on Saturday.

Old Dominion is coming off a stunning upset win over Virginia Tech last Saturday. The Monarchs offense absolutely exploded in that one, taking full advantage of a disinterested Hokies squad. Don’t count on a repeat performance here, noting that ODU had put up just 55 points in its first three games this season – all losses – against a less than impressive slate of opponents in Liberty, Florida International and Charlotte. It is worth noting that the Monarchs defense has held up ok so far this season. Even though they did suffer a 52-10 loss on the road against Liberty in their opener, they actually only gave up a pair of early first quarter touchdowns before holding Liberty scoreless until over midway through the third quarter. Last week they limited the Hokies to only two first half touchdowns. In other words, they are capable of playing tough defense for stretches. Offensively, the Monarchs have been inconsistent, even against weaker defensive foes. Here, they’ll face an East Carolina squad that has allowed only 60 points through three games and of course the Pirates will have the benefit of playing this one at home. In two previous home tilts, the Pirates allowed 47 points against North Carolina A&T and North Carolina. The rout of the Tar Heels was certainly impressive as they gave up just one touchdown in the game. ECU is capable of lighting up the scoreboard offensively, as we saw in its 41-point outburst against UNC but like ODU, it has been inconsistent. Against NC A&T the Pirates scored a pair of second quarter touchdowns but were held out of the end zone for the remainder of the game. Last week they scored a touchdown in the game’s first four minutes at South Florida but never reached the end zone again – that coming against a somewhat weak USF defense. The total implies a shootout in this one but I’m not sure we’ll see both teams contribute enough to send it ‘over’ the number.
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MARK WILSON
NCAA-F | Sep 29, 2018
Florida Atlantic vs. Middle Tennessee State
Free Play on Florida Atlantic -3 -110
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Mike Wynn

Free Play: Free Toledo +9 Over Fresno St
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Jim Feist

Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Saturday, September 29, 2018

CF (157) WESTERN MICHIGAN VS (158) MIAMI OHIO

Take: (157) WESTERN MICHIGAN

Reason: Your free play for Saturday, September 29, 2018 is in the College football scheduled contest between Western Michigan and Miami Ohio. Your free play is on Western Michigan.
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Razor Sharp

YOUR RAZOR SHARP FREE PICK FOR EARLY SATURDAY: Take INDIANA -16½ over Rutgers
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Jeff Allen Sports

Saturday's Free Selection is on the Dodgers/Giants Over
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Atlantic Sports

Early Saturday's Free Selection from Atlantic Sports: UL Monroe Warhawks - 7
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Platinum Plays

Free Pick the Arizona St Sun Devils -22 over Oregon St
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Easy Money Sports

Lee's Early Saturday Free Selection Is
Kansas +17½
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Nevada Sharpshooter

Your free winner for Saturday: Take WYOMING +18 over Boise St
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Arthur Ralph Sports

FREE play SAT Central FLA -13
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The Vegas Steam Line

Your free winner for Saturday: Take MISSISSIPPI ST -7 over Florida
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John Anthony Sports

Early Saturday's Free Selection: Massachusetts Minutemen + 13 1/2
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BIG AL

Our complimentary selection for Saturday, Sept. 29 is:

Louisiana Tech +7 over North Texas.
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JEFF BENTON

Your Saturday freebie is the Over in the Syracuse-Clemson game.

It took a full 4 games, but it is Trevor Lawrence time in Tiger-Land.

Dabo Swinney made the in-game change last weekend and saw immediate dividends, as Lawrence threw 4 TD passes in Clemson's 49-21 win at Georgia Tech. I like Lawrence to put on another show at home in this game against upstart Syracuse - off to a 4-0 start, while averaging near 50 points per game.

The Orange are not likely to post 50 on the Clemson defense, but the Tigers did show that after their front line, that secondary can be had, as evidenced by Texas A&M exposing that soft-spot.

Remember, the 'Cuse upset the Tigers last season at the Carrier Dome on a Friday night, 27-2. I am sure Coach Dabo has not forgotten that fact, and I do not think that Clemson - Over the total in 2 of their last 3 - will take their foot off the gas pedal once they get out in front today at Memorial Stadium.

The points will add up this afternoon, as we see an Over in this ACC clash.

3* SYRACUSE-CLEMSON OVER
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TOMMY BRUNSON

The Hokies not only lost their game last weekend to ODU, but they lost their QB Josh Jackson to injury. Things this weekend get no easier for the reeling Techsters, as the must travel to Duke now to face a Blue Devils defense that has allowed just 61 total points through their first 4 games this year - that is a 15.2 ppg allowance for those counting.

4 of the last 5 series meetings between the ACC rivals have landed Under the total, that includes last year's 24-3 clampdown by Bud Foster's defense. I am Justin Fuente will lean heavily on Foster to keep this game in check, and keep the Blue Devils from putting up a big number.

Duke has shown in their 21-7 win at Northwestern earlier this season that they can "win 'em low-scoring".

Perhaps that forced bye week V-Tech endured when Hurricane Florence postponed their contest against East Carolina threw the Hokies for a loop?

Whatever it was, Tech allowed Old Dominion to score 49 on them. That was after the Gobblers allowed just 8 points total in wins over Florida State and William & Mary.

I get the feeling this one is going to stay on the lower-side of things in Durham on Saturday night.

Virginia Tech-Duke Under the total.

2* VIRGINIA TECH-DUKE UNDER
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RAY CHADWICK

Free play for Saturday on South Carolina in very rare "quadruple" revenge as they play Kentucky in Lexington tonight.

The Wildcats are off their 4th win in as many games on their "dance card" this season, but they may come into this home game against the Gamecocks having won each of the last 4 meetings straight up, and they have covered in each of the last 5 series showdowns.

Problem is, Mark Stoops' team does have a "marquee" game with Texas A&M in College Station next week on tap, and they are facing a Carolina team that did roll past a Vanderbilt team by a 37-14 count in Nashville to improve to 8-0 against the spread dating back to their bowl game in 2016-17 away from home.

I have a feeling Kentucky is all set up for a big crash in this spot at Kroger Field, and even though they are just a small home fave, remember they are 1-6 in that role versus the number since last year.

Carolina to exact "quadruple" revenge over the "too big for their britches" 'Cats.

Gamecocks finally beat Kentucky.

5* SOUTH CAROLINA
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TRACE ADAMS

Have to tip my cap to the Black Knights, as Army came very, very close to upsetting one of the "big boys" in college football when they took Oklahoma to overtime last weekend before falling 28-21 in Norman.

Not exactly sure the psyche of the Black Knights as they make another road (albeit a lot closer) road trip to face Buffalo today.

The Bulls have been looking good for Lance Leipold, as Buffalo enters at 4-0 which includes a nice road upset win at Temple back on the 8th. They have been able to generate 35 points or more in each of their victories, and they have also been a big-time "go with" since last year, as they have covered 3 of 4 this year, and are 11-4 overall their last 15 lined games. That includes a 21-17 loss at Michie Stadium last year as the double-digit dog at Army.

Buffalo did beat Army back in 2016 at UB Stadium in overtime by a field-goal as the double-digit dog yet again. This time around, it is the Bulls that are the favored team. In revenge, and catching Army off that near-upset at Oklahoma, expect the Bulls to be ready to roar behind their strong backfield of Marks and Patterson.

Buffalo by at least 10 in revenge this afternoon.

4* BUFFALO
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KYLE HUNTER
NCAA-F | Sep 29, 2018
Michigan vs. Northwestern
Northwestern+15

*3 Star Free Pick* The Northwestern Wildcats haven't played well so far this year. This is still a team with a lot of potential though, and they had two weeks to get prepared for this game. Pat Fitzgerald is a good head coach, and I would expect him to have his team ready to play hard in this one.

Michigan is clearly a good team. How good are they? We'll find out in the coming weeks. Michigan didn't play well at Notre Dame in the season opener, and they haven't played anyone who could test them since. The Wolverines are 9-24 ATS in their last 33 following an ATS win. Consistency under Jim Harbaugh hasn't been a strong point for this team.

Northwestern's defense is good enough to expect them to hold their own against a Michigan offense that is inconsistent. Michigan's defense is excellent, and I don't expect Northwestern to do a lot of scoring here. Still, with a total set this low, and a hungry team who had two weeks to prepare, I'll take more than two touchdowns at home.

Take Northwestern.
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R&R TOTALS

R&R Totals FREE CFB Over-Under Saturday 9-29-18

OVER 52 1/2 -105 Southern Miss/Auburn
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DAVE PRICE

Dave’s Saturday Free Play:

1* on Wyoming +17

The Key: I think that we clearly saw Boise State was a fraud when they lost 21-44 at Oklahoma State last time out. That’s the same Oklahoma State team that lost 17-41 at home as 14-point favorites against Texas Tech last week. And now the Broncos are laying 17 points on the road against a quality Wyoming team with a very good defense. Wyoming has held Boise State in check the last two seasons. They won 30-28 as 14.5-point home dogs in 2016, and they only lost 14-24 as 15.5-point road dogs in 2017. We’re seeing a similar spread here with the Broncos on the road. The Cowboys are 14-4 ATS in their last 18 conference games. Wyoming is 6-1 ATS in its last seven home games vs. a team with a winning road record. The Cowboys are 8-1 ATS in conference home games over the last 3 seasons. Take Wyoming.
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JOHN MARTIN

1 Unit FREE PLAY on Florida +7

Dan Mullen is now the coach of the Florida Gators. He was the former coach of the Mississippi State Bulldogs prior to this year. So he clearly knows their personnel and will know how to attack them. That’s a huge coaching advantage with Mullen over Jim Moorhead in this one. The Gators certainly look like the real deal with their blowout wins over Colorado State 48-10 and Tennessee 47-21 the past two weeks. Their loss to Kentucky doesn’t look so bad now after Mississippi State was just blasted 7-28 at Kentucky, gaining just 201 yards of total offense. So Mississippi State cannot be favored by a TD against a Florida team that I believe is more talented. Give me Florida.
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PURE LOCK

Pure Lock's FREE CFB play Saturday 9-29-18

Purdue -3 -105
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CALVIN KING
MLB | Sep 29, 2018
Diamondbacks vs. Padres
[1%] Free Play on Padres +120
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