Maddux Sports
Louisville +3
Fantasy Sports Gametime
100* Play New York Yankees (-145) over Texas
New York has won 17 of the last 20 road games when the total posted is between 8 and 8.5 runs and they have also won 14 of the last 18 playoff games. CC Sabathia has won 12 of the last 14 games when pitching on a Friday Night and he has also won 6 of the last 7 road games when the total posted is between 8 and 8.5 runs.
NHL Hockey
25* Play Atlanta (+125) over Anaheim
Bobby Maxwell
300-Unit College FB Friday Fast Cash - Louisville
Both of these teams are coming into their Big East opener off blowout wins on Saturday, but there’s a hunger in Louisville that is going to at least get them a cover tonight if not the outright win. The Cardinals are still irked over last season’s loss to the Bearcats and with the opener at home, you’ll see a very good performance from Louisville.
The Cardinals are coming in off a 34-24 road win over Arkansas State two weeks ago, cashing as 6 ½-point favorites, then destroying Memphis 56-0 at home on Saturday, easily covering as 16-point favorites. Even against stiffer competition this season, Louisville hung tight with Oregon State and Kentucky, losing to both by 7 points.
Louisville was picked to finish last in the Big East and that has been a rallying cry for the Cardinals as the conference season kicks off tonight. They piled up 573 yards of offense last week against Memphis and they are getting very good play from QB Adam Froman who has thrown for 1,177 yards and nine TDs.
Cincinnati has already looked ugly on the road this season, losing both roadies, at Fresno State and at N.C. State, failing to cash in either contest. The Bearcats did blow out Miami of Ohio on Saturday, winning 45-3 as 19 ½-point favorites.
Cincinnati has been a disaster at the betting window, going 2-8 ATS in its last 10 overall, 2-6 in Friday games, 1-5 as a favorite, 0-4 on the road and 0-6 after a straight-up win.
For Louisville, the Cardinals are on ATS surges of 4-0 after a straight-up win, 4-1 against losing teams and 7-3 in October kickoffs.
Motivation and a raucous crowd will make the difference tonight as I grab the points with Louisville and I won’t be surprised if the Cardinals even win this thing outright. Play Louisville.
KIKI SPORTS
2 Units NY Yanks -148
1 Unit Louisville +3
1 Unit NY Yanks/ Texas Over 8
Power Play Wins
Cincinnati -3
Nick Bogdanovich
Cincinnati
Wunderdog
5 Units Louisville +3
The Cincinnati Bearcats were ranked to start the season, but have played nothing like a ranked team. It's obviously they were vastly overrated coming into the season. They beat up on Indiana State (missing the cover as a 45-point favorite). The Bearcats also delivered a blowout to Miami, Ohio. But they could not find the win column in their other three games. Louisville has been better than advertised this season. They lost the two games they were supposed to lose, but were in both of them. They went on the road vs. Oregon State as a three touchdown underdog but lost by just 7 points. They outgained the Beavers in that game by 134 yards, done in by a -2 turnover margin. They have great balance with Adam Froman throwing for 1,177 yards at 8.5 yards per pass, and running behind Bilal Powell who already has churned out 689 yards at 7.6 yards a carry and 7 TDs. The Bearcats haven't been covering much of anything of late at just 2-8 ATS in their last 10. The Cards’ success running the ball has bred even more success as they are 23-10 ATS after running for over 200 yards in their last game. Cincinnati is 0-2 SU and ATS on the road and they are facing a Louisville team that has shown they can play. My computer matchup for this game predicts a close game and I agree. I like the home dog here.
Teddy Covers
Yankees/Rangers Over 8
Cincinnati Bearcats -2.5
Jimmy Boyd
3* New York Yankees -145
Anthony Redd
50 Dime Louisville
Seabass
100* Yankees
50* Rangers Series.
MTi Sports
4* Texas
John Fina
Cincinnati
Brandon Lang
Louisville / Cincinnati Under 56.5
Tom Freese
Cincinnati at Louisville
Pick: Cincinnati -2.5
Cincinnati is 2-3 this year with wins over Miami Ohio 45-3 and 40-7 over Indiana St. The Bearcats played Oklahoma tough losing 31-29. Cincinnati is 19-7-2 ATS their last 28 games following an ATS win. The Bearcats are 4-0 ATS their last 4 October games. The favorite in this series is 10-3 ATS their last 13 meetings Louisville is 3-2 straight up with wins over Memphis 56-0. They also beat Arkansas St 34-24. The Cardinals also beat Eastern Kentucky 23-10. Louisville is 2-10 ATS their last 12 conference games and they are 1-7 ATS their last 8 Friday games. The Cardinals are 1-5 ATS their last 6 games as home underdogs. 10* "NO BRAINER" PLAY ON CINCINNATI -