Locksmith Sports Picks
1 Unit on Colorado Rockies +119
I like the Rocks in the home dog role tonight behind their ace. The Dodgers are just 3-9 in the last 12 meetings in Colorado , 3-9 in their last 12 road games vs. a team with a winning home record, and 2-7 in Billingsley's last 9 road starts vs. a team with a losing record. The Dodgers are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings overall and 0-4 in Billingsley's last 4 starts vs. the Rockies . The Rockies are 7-1 in their last 8 Friday games, 4-1 in Francis' last 5 starts vs. the National League West, and 20-9 in Francis' last 29 home starts vs. a team with a winning record. The Dodgers struggles at Colorado continue tonight.
Tom Stryker
Texas Rangers vs. Oakland Athletics
Play: Over
Generally speaking, Oakland isn't a team that scores a lot of runs. However, in their battles against the Rangers recently, the scoreboard operator has been extremely busy. Since May 9th, 2008, these two American League teams have met 10 times and quietly averaged 12.0 runs per game!
Both starting pitchers should help the cause too. Texas rookie Matt Harrison hasn't had his best stuff on foreign soil. As a guest, Harrison has tossed 21.2 frames and been clobbered for 16 earned runs and 31 hits. That adds up to a lofty 6.65 ERA. On the other side of the field, Oakland southpaw Greg Smith has struggled something fierce in his last three starts. Facing the Orioles, Twins and Angels, Smith was crushed for 13 earned runs and 20 hits in only 18.0 innings. That equates to a woeful 6.50 ERA!
With a pair of rookie pitchers on the bump this late in the season, fatigue could be a factor for both. That could lead to offensive opportunities for the A's and Rangers. On a technical note, Texas has soared over the number in 10 of its last 13 (1 tie) when matched up against a left-handed pitcher. This one has all the ingredients needed to cash. Take the OVER.
Sean Higgs
Washington State vs. Baylor
Play:Baylor -2.5
We will back the Bears here as their HC Art Briles has this team heading in the right direction. The Cougars new hurry up offense is just hurrying putting the defense back on the field. New HC Paul Wulff is learning in fast that this isn't Big Sky country. Take the Bears as a small favorite tonight..
JB's Computer Picks
Cleveland Indians -210
New York Mets -270
Chicago White Sox-155
Johnny Guild
Kansas Jayhawks at South Florida Bulls
Should be a great battle when 13th-ranked Kansas Jayhawks square off with 19th-ranked South Florida Bulls at Raymond James Stadium. The Jayhawks offense led by Todd Reesing is ranked 11th nationally, averaging 334 yards per game, but they won’t have an easy assignment against the Bulls potent defense and a very good offense led by Matt Grothe. The Bulls have won the last three clashes against top ranked opponents and are14-7 ATS as a home favorite in their last 21 games. Go with South Florida with home field advantage.South Florida Bulls -3.5
Tony Matthews
Tigers / White Sox Over 9
We expect a high-scoring game as the Detroit Tigers face-off against the Chicago White Sox in Friday's MLB contest. The Detroit Tigers will use starting pitcher Justin Verlander. Justin Verlander has been having huge pitching problems as of late. In fact, Justin Verlander has a 9.45 ERA in his last 3 starts. We see Justin Verlander giving up many runs once again today. The Chicago White Sox will use starting pitcher John Danks. John Danks has also been having huge pitching problems as of late. In fact, John Danks has a 6.75 ERA in his last 3 starts. We also see John Danks giving up many runs once again today. The Over is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings between these teams, and we see another high-scoring game today! Take the Detroit Tigers / Chicago White Sox Over 9!
Arthur Ralph
No Super Pick
900 Friday Parlay: South Florida and Baylor
Free Play: Boston Red Sox
NATHAN ARMSTRONG
10* KANSAS GOY
DUNKEL
Texas at Oakland
The Rangers look to follow up last night's 6-1 win over Oakland and pick up their sixth victory in eight games. Texas is the underdog pick (+115) according to Dunkel, which has the Rangers favored straight up by 1. Dunkel Pick: Texas (+115). Here are all of today's games
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
Game 901-902: St. Louis at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Thompson) 14.541; Pittsburgh (Maholm) 13.494
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1; 8
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 903-904: Milwaukee at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Parra) 15.090; Philadelphia (Hamels) 14.050
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-200); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+190); Under
Game 905-906: Atlanta at NY Mets
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Hampton) 15.262; NY Mets (Santana) 17.499
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-275); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (-275); Under
Game 907-908: Washington at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Martis) 15.490; Florida (Olsen) 14.547
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Florida (-200); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+190); Under
Game 909-910: Chicago Cubs at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Marquis) 15.015; Houston (Arias) 16.549
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 911-912: LA Dodgers at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Billingsley) 14.534; Colorado (Francis) 14.745
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-125); 9
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+115); Under
Game 913-914: Cincinnati at Arizona
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Cueto) 13.571; Arizona (Webb) 13.913
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Arizona (-215); 8
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-215); Over
Game 915-916: San Francisco at San Diego
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Sanchez) 14.352; San Diego (Peavy) 16.593
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 2; 6
Vegas Line: San Diego (-175); 7
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (-175); Under
Game 917-918: Toronto at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Purcey) 16.138; Boston (Wakefield) 17.464
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1 1/2; 11
Vegas Line: Boston (-155); 10
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-155); Over
Game 919-920: Minnesota at Baltimore
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Baker) 14.024; Baltimore (Cabrera) 15.109
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1; 11
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-160); 10
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+150); Over
Game 921-922: Tampa Bay at NY Yankees
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Garza) 17.466; NY Yankees (Ponson) 15.986
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1 1/2; 11
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-135); 10
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-135); Over
Game 923-924: Kansas City at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Meche) 14.143; Cleveland (Lee) 16.005
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 2; 8
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-210); 7
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-210); Over
Game 925-926: Detroit at Chicago White Sox
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Verlander) 14.225; White Sox (Danks) 15.464
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-155); 9
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (-155); Over
Game 927-928: Texas at Oakland
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Harrison) 16.525; Oakland (Smith) 15.668
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Oakland (-125); 9
Dunkel Pick: Texas (+115); Over
Game 929-930: Seattle at LA Angels
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Rowland-Smith) 15.345; LA Angels (Saunders) 16.802
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-155); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-155); Over
NCAAF
Game 103-104: Kansas at South Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas 97.349; South Florida 104.472
Dunkel Line: South Florida by 7; 44
Vegas Line: South Florida by 3 1/2; No Total
Dunkel Pick: South Florida (-3 1/2); N/A
Game 151-152: Washington State at Baylor
Dunkel Ratings: Washington State 75.410; Baylor 78.075
Dunkel Line: Baylor by 2 1/2; 54
Vegas Line: Baylor by 1; 46 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Baylor (-1); Over
Sportsbettingstats
Jayhawks at South Florida Bulls -3.5
The Jayhawks come into this game after laying a beat-down on Louisiana Tech 29-0, while the Bulls had a tougher time having to go to overtime to beat Central Florida 31-24. This will be the first big test for Kansas, as they began the season against 2 cream puff teams. South Florida was tested last week by a good Central Florida team and now will have a stiffer test facing a tough Kansas team. Kansas is led by QB Todd Reesing (668 yds 6 TD 1 INT), and his two main targets are Dezmon Briscoe (16 rec 201 yds 4 TD) and Daymond Patterson (11 rec 152 yds 2 TD). The Jayhawks rushing attack is led by Angus Quigley (131 yds). Kansas is 12th in the nation in total defense. The Bulls are led by QB Matt Grothe (442 yds 5 TD 2 INT) and his main target is Taurus Johnson (7 rec 153 yds 1 TD). The Bulls rushing attack is led by Moise Plancher (115 yds 3 TD). The Bulls rank 28th in total defense.
Staff Pick: Kansas has played well in their first 2 games and have defeated their opponents by a combined score of 70-10. The Jayhawks rank 12th in the nation in passing yards and QB Reesing is spreading the wealth, as there have been 11 Jayhawks that that have receptions so far this season. Kansas has the edge on defense in this game and they will be tested by a dynamic offense of the Bulls. Bulls QB Grothe can air it out, but he can also run with the ball, as he has 73 yards rushing in the first 2 games. These two teams played each other in 2006, where Kansas beat South Florida 13-7. The Bulls are looking for their 4th straight win over a ranked opponent. The weather may be a factor in this game, as storms are looming and may hit the South Florida area on Friday evening, which would give the Bulls an advantage. The Jayhawks allowed an average of only 16.4 points per game and held eight opponents to fewer than 20 points. The Jayhawks up front D is solid and their secondary returns 3 starters. Neither team features a great rushing attack and if either team can run the ball they will have a major advantage. Look for the Jayhawks to pass their first test, as they will win this game in a shootout and cover the spread.
Jayhawks 37 South Florida 31
Rocketman Sports
Minnesota @ Baltimore
Play 1* Minnesota -150
Minnesota is 18-5 this year when playing on Friday. Baker is 8-4 with a 3.66 ERA overall this year, 5-3 with a 3.92 ERA on the road and a 3.15 ERA his last 3 starts. Cabrera has a 5.26 ERA overall, 6.37 ERA at home and 0-2 with a 12.27 ERA his last 3 starts. Minnesota is 14-5 overall vs Baltimore last 3 years including 8-2 at Baltimore during that time. Minnesota is sitting only one game behind the Chicago White Sox for the AL Central lead. Every game is very meaningful for the Twins from here out. Baltimore has already packed up. We'll recommend a small play on Minnesota.
Bobby Maxwell
The Red Sox lead the wildcard race by five games over Minnesota and look like they have a lock on a postseason position again. they are one of the league's best home teams and we're going to take them tonight at home against the Blue Jays.
Boston is 11-5 overall, 56-22 at home, 7-0 in series openers, 25-12 agaisnt left-handed starters and 17-5 when Tim Wakefield pitches in front of the home fans.
Wakefield (8-10, 4.11 ERA) is 15-11 with a 3.87 ERA in his career agaisnt Toronto and he's got a 3.42 ERA at home this season. The veteran knuckleballer has allowed three runs or less in 20 of his 26 starts this season.
Toronto has David Purcey (3-5, 5.23) on the mound tonight who is just 1-3 with a 5.73 ERA in four road starts. He's never faced the Red Sox in his career and he gets his first look at Fenway.
Play Boston to get enough offense to carry Wakefield to a win.
4♦ BOSTON
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Scott Delaney
We're playing the Dodgers in Colorado, as the men in blue continue this torrid run through the NL West. I know normally reliable Jeff Francis is stepping on the hill tonight, but the fact is he's struggled at home this season, and these Dodgers come into the rarified air of Denver in the nick of time. Francis is 2-6 at Coors Field with a 5.21 ERA, and though he's 2-1 in his last five meetings against the Dodgers, his lone home start against L.A. this season wasn?t exactly something to brag about.
On May 2, he gave up four earned runs over five innings for the lone loss in that span of games. Instead, we side with Chad Billingsley, whose last two starts were rock solid against the Diamondbacks, as the right-hander gave up just two earned runs over 13 innings of work. In his lone start against the Rox this season he lasted six innings, gave up two earned runs and ended up with a no-decision. Tonight he gets the win he'll deserve.
3 DIMES DODGERS
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Jeff Benton
Let's back another pup on Friday as we play the Blue Jays at Boston.
Essentially, this is one of those must plays, especially given the generous odds. After holding off the first-place White Sox 6-4 last night to take three of four in Chicago, the Blue Jays have now won 11 of their last 12 games and 20 of their last 28. During the 11-1 run, Toronto has scored at least five runs 10 times, including tallying 19 runs in the last three games in Chicago. They're also 5-1 in their last six road affairs.
What's more, Toronto has had Boston's number, no ifs, ands or buts about it. The Jays are 11-4 in the last 15 head-to-head meetings since last September, including three straight wins by the combined score of 22-5 in the last three games at Fenway Park. Tonight, they send rookie David Purcey to the mound, and Purcey is coming off his first complete-game, a 1-0 home shutout of the first-place Rays. I expect Boston, which has never seen the young lefty, to struggle with the bats in this one.
At the same time, there's no reason to believe why the torrid Jays hitters won't get to Tim Wakefield. For one thing, Wakefield is coming off consecutive losses to the White Sox and Rangers, giving up a combined 10 runs in 7 2/3 innings. For another thing, Toronto is 3-0 the last three times it has faced the knuckleballer, including a 6-3 road win and a 3-0 home win this year. Add it all up, and the surging Jays are a strong dog play tonight!
3♦ TORONTO BLUE JAYS
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Matt Rivers
For Friday take back this number with the Braves
I may be pushing it a bit too far here as this pitching matchup is total night and day against us as Johan Santana is insanely great and Mike Hampton is borderline bad, if not awful, but at this price I can't help but make a small play on the clearly inferior Braves.
Sure Bobby Cox's squad is a semi dead team that I have been against a ton of late but if I can still get Chipper, McCann, Escobar and at least some capable bats at this price why the heck not! Sure Delgado is ridiculous right now and Reyes, Wright and Beltran form a great team that never seems to lose but the Mets did not look all that great against Washington as they allowed a ton of runs in that series to a weak hitting Nats squad and with a bullpen that cannot be trusted thanks to Billy Wagner's injury what the hey!
Playing the Bravos here at Shea is asking a ton but Hampton is a former Met who should be motivated and if he can just be alright and give the Braves a chance then I am fine with the situation. The lefty has been there and done that and mentially is as tough as they come. The stuff isn't there anymore but if Hampton can hurl six innings and allow three or four runs I will take my chances. No doubt if the Mets are banging away then we are probably all done.
Santana could be lights out anytime he takes the mound and that is why the price is obviously what it is but in this rivalry spot where the Braves have certainly won their share of games I can't help but believe that the visitors have at least a punchers' chance here and with this takeback I will take my chances..
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Matt Fargo
Los Angeles Dodgers at Colorado Rockies
Prediction: Los Angeles Dodgers
The Dodgers return from an off day after taking the three-game series in San Diego. Los Angeles is 3.5 games ahead of Arizona in the National League West and looks to be poised to take this division. The Dodgers have won 10 of their last 11 games, scoring five runs or more in all of those wins and averaging 5.9 rpg in those 12 games. The real story is the pitching as Los Angeles had allowed three runs or fewer in eight of those. The Dodgers have a 3.71 ERA on the season, best in the National League.
The Rockies lost again, making it five straight. The offense has averaged only 3.6 rpg over that span and despite a .281 average at home on the season, the bats have cooled down there as well. Colorado has averaged only 4.3 rpg over its last 19 games at home. However, it is the pitching that is the real problem. The Rockies have allowed 5.7 rpg over that 19-game span at home as the ERA is up to 4.85 which is third worst in all of baseball and worst in the National League.
Chad Billingsley has been spectacular for the Dodgers. He is Los Angeles' leader in wins, ERA and strikeouts and he has now gone 11 straight outings without allowing more than three runs. He is 6-2 with a 2.48 ERA over this span and his ERA has dropped to 2.99 on the road. He has not been getting a lot of run support away from home as Los Angeles has averaged only 3.9 rpg in his 14 road start but that changes here as the offense is hitting its stride at the right time.
He will be opposed by Jeff Francis who has been pitching well also but for not nearly as long as Billingsley has been going. He has tossed five straight quality outings but even that has not done much to improve his numbers as his ERA sits at 5.03 on the season. That jumps to 5.21 in 11 starts at Coors Field where he is 2-6 and the Rockies are 4-7. The Rockies have averaged only 3.7 rpg in those starts and they have scored a total of one runs in his last two outings overall. Play Los Angeles Dodgers 1.5 Units
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Andre Gomes
NYM -1.5 (-130) vs ATL
I took the Mets on the runline in their last two games against the Nationals and I succeeded in both games, as this team is clearly showing that they don't want to repeat the terrible run at the end of the last year's regular season and they have been avoiding letdowns. With the Phillies losing games, the Mets are closer and closer from the postseason and they have the momentum on their side. Today they will begin a series against the Braves and they have an excellent spot for today.
The Mets will send Johan Santana and that's immediately good news for them, as Santana has been onfire lately, with a 7-3 and 2.24 ERA record in home games and he was the one who avoided the Mets to be swept by the Phillies in a very important series. His consistence has been notable, allowing just 2-2-3-0-0 runs on his last 5 outings!
The same can't be said about Hampton, who will start for the Braves today. On his last outing against the Nationals, Hampton allowed 5 runs and 8 hits and he comes from a sequence of non-quality starts, where the Braves are 1-5 on his last 6 outings , with Hampton allowing 5-3-3-3-2-6 runs on these 6 games.
I clearly think we will have a pitching mismatch in here, but that's not all. This will be the 5th game in a row the Mets will play vs LHP and the team has been improving game by game (BA: .194, .286, .400 and .406). In fact the Mets are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs LHP. Santana has faced the Braves this season twice, losing both games, but they were games played early in the season, when Santana was still far from the great form he currently has, which makes the Mets being 7-0 on Santana's last 7 starts. The Braves are 1-4 on their last 5 games vs LHP and they were swept by the Mets last month. The team is coming from a sweep against Colorado in their last series, but the Mets are a much better club. Take the Mets on the runline in here
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Jeff Alexander Sports
Boston Red Sox -152
We like Boston to cool the Jays down tonight. The Red Sox are a perfect 7-0 in their last 7 during game 1 of a series, 44-14 in their last 58 home games vs. a team with a losing road record, and an impressive 17-5 in Wakefield's last 22 home starts. The A.L. East title is still very much within reach and Boston wants it badly. The Red Sox come into this one off a days rest while the Jays played on the road in Chicago last night and had to travel. Boston will be ready to deal the Jays a loss.
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WINNERS EDGE
MLB
Atlanta Braves + 240 , 1 unit
S.F Giants + 160 , 1 unit
K.C Royals + 180 , 1 unit
CFB
Kansas + 3.5 , 2 units
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Power Index
Kansas +3.5 over South Florida
The Jayhawks are coming off a spectacular 2007 season and seemed to get the kinks worked out last week in a romp over Louisiana Tech. This team is loaded on both sides of the ball and should be tough to beat anywhere. With the experience of travelling to Florida and winning the last Orange Bowl, Kansas is unlikely to be intimidated by playing in Tampa. South Florida is a talented team, but they had to go OT last week just to get past Central Florida. Good chance for an upset.
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Vegas Experts
Chicago Cubs at Houston Astros
The Astros are playing incredible baseball right now, having won 14 of 15 to quietly move to 13 games over .500, but we think the Cubs got a huge reprieve last night by holding on against the Cards and that will carry them to a win streak of their own. Starter Jason Marquis has been very solid as of late (1.77 ERA L3 starts) and all season on the road (3.05 ERA away from home). Houston counters with relative unknown Alberton Arias, who will be in over his head here.
Play on: Chicago Cubs
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Rob Veno
Recommendation: Baylor
Even with their pair of opponents thus far having talent levels capable of propellingthem to upper-tier bowl invitations, the numbers posted by Washington State at this point are beyond repulsive. The Cougars, in only the second week of September, already own the look of a squad whose mission is to be a national doormat. The newly implemented no-huddle spread offense has been a bust since the beginning of summer camp and the switch to a 4-3 defensive scheme hasn't been much better. New HC Paul Wulff's troops have run 124 plays for 363 yards (2.9 per play) this season while allowing 872 yards and 6.6 per snap. A non-conference travel spot for the Cougs on the heels of a demoralizing 66-3 conference loss last week figures to find them with their heads down. That's good news for a Baylor squad that is chomping at the bit to get another home shot at a BCS team. Last week's 51-3 win over I-AA Northwestern State has heightened morale and belief in new HC Art Briles systems. Expect the Bears to be as sky high emotionally as they were in week one but this time the opponent isn't nearly as seasoned and talented as Wake Forest
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Tom Freese
Minnesota at New York
Tampa Bay is 9-2 their last 11 road games vs. righty starters and they are 18-5 their last 23 Friday games. The Rays are 22-9 vs. an opponent that scored 2 or less runs in their last game and they are 7-3 following an off day. New York is 1-5 with Sidney Ponson vs. winning teams and they are 3-8 at home off 2 or more straight road games. Sidney Ponson is 3-14 his last 17 September starts. PLAY ON TAMPA BAY
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Gina
Atlanta Braves at New York Mets
Atlanta has struggle away from home, just 24-48 on the road this season and have been unsuccessful against the Mets in New York. The Braves have dropped the last five meetings in the Big Apple and five of Mike Hampton’s last 7 starts at Shea Stadium. Go with the Mets at home with Johan Santana on the hill. New York has won Santana's last 7 starts and his last four at home.
New York Mets -270
SportsInsights
Kansas vs South Florida
Kansas is coming off a dream 2007 season in which they went 12-1 and won the Orange Bowl. They’re off to a good start in 2008 with blowout wins over a pair of cupcakes. The Jayhawks have averaged 34.5 points per game in those two wins, down from the 42.8 they averaged last season. Kansas lost some key players along their offensive and defensive line, and this match up between two top 25 teams will be the first real test for the new starters. Kansas has a lot to prove if they want a return trip to the BCS.
South Florida was another surprise success in 2007. Head Coach Jim Leavitt built the Bulls into a top-25 program in a matter of 11 years, and looks to have a team capable of winning the Big East in 2008. South Florida returns 20 starters from last season including dual-threat and Mohawk-wearing QB Matt Grothe. The Bulls’ spread offense can give defenses fits and put up big numbers in the process. South Florida has started the season 2-0, including a big overtime win on the road last weekend against Central Florida.
Almost 705 of bettors are taking Kansas and the points, but the line at Pinnacle hasn’t moved from opening of South Florida -3.5 points. Its unusual to see the public backing an underdog like this, but the appeal of a top-25 team receiving points is drawing them in. We’ll take South Florida at home giving up the points.
South Florida –3.5
Phil Steele /Northcoast
Friday Night Marquee GOY
South Florida
NORTHCOAST/POWERSWEEP
3* USF over Kansas
THIS IS OUR FRIDAY NIGHT MARQUEE GOY! USF has won 10 straight non conf HG’s (3-1 ATS) and beat #5 West Virginia 21-13 at home on a Friday night LY & had a huge win on the road over #17 Auburn. These two met in ‘06 as we won with a 4H LPS on Kansas (-3’), 13-7. Last year we won our College 5H GOY on USF as they dominated Syracuse 41-10 (-16’). KU won all 5 road games LY (4-1 ATS), has 15 starters back and is ranked #13. Kansas took on the #100 schedule LY and finished #7 while USF took on the #24 schedule and after their embarrassing bowl loss fell out of the polls. Kansas is 2-9 SU in road openers while USF is 50-11 at Raymond James Stadium. LW QB Reesing threw for a career high 412 yds leading Kansas to a 29-0 win over LA Tech. USF squandered (look-ahead) a 14 point lead with less than 3:00 minutes left, but pulled off the OT win over UCF LW. USF has upset the L/3 ranked tms it has faced and HC Leavitt is 6-2 ATS vs ranked teams. The Bulls are our #1 Surprise Team and a Darkhorse National Title Contender with something to prove here. Leavitt will have USF pumped for this nationally televised meeting and this Fri Marquee GOY is free as our thanks for purchasing Power Sweep. FORECAST: USF 34 Kansas 17
Players of America
Kansas Jayhawks vs. South Florida Bulls
The Play: South Florida Bulls -3.0
Star Value: 1* (10 Units)
TREND OF THE GAME:
- South Florida is 10-2 ATS in their last 12 home games
South Florida 31, Kansas 17