GAME OF THE MONTH (NBA) - HEAT VS CELTICS GAME 5 MAJOR WAGER TOP PLAY

The Miami Heat enter Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals with a 3-1 lead, and well deservedly so despite closing every game as an underdog. 

I think the Celtics are done and dusted after missing out on an opportunity to tie the best-of-seven series at two apiece, losing Game 4 by three points. Also, it must be rather devastating for the Celtics to have their backs against the wall after two costly collapses, giving up double-digit leads in each of the first two games of the series. The market is taking a firm stance with the Celtics, making them a favorite once again, but I think it's time to give the Heat some respect. 

Heat are 11-2 ATS in their last 13 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record and 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games as an underdog.

10* play on Miami Heat. 

Red Sox vs. Braves Free Pick September 25, 2020

This looks like a good spot to back the Atlanta Braves as a home favorite over the Boston Red Sox. The Braves may have the division locked down, but motivation still shouldn't be an issue as they're still in a dog-fight with San Diego for the 2nd seed in the National League. 

The Red Sox had won three straight before taking a 13-1 beating by Baltimore on Thursday. They remain dead last in the division and right-hander Chris Mazza (1-2, 5.40 ERA) gave up four runs (two earned) on five hits in four frames of an 8-0 loss to the Yankees his last start. The Braves counter with right-hander Kyle Wright (2-4, 5.74 ERA) who has won his last two starts and didn't give up an earned run in 6 1/3 innings of a 7-0 win over the Mets last time out. 

Atlanta's relievers are among the best in baseball with a 3.32 ERA while Boston's have been among the worst with a 5.92 ERA. 

The Braves had won four straight before taking a 4-2 loss to Miami on Thursday. They are 5-0 in their last 5 games following a loss and 10-1 in their last 11 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter.

Free pick on Atlanta Braves. 

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TGIF MLB TOTAL MAJOR WAGER TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The New York Mets won the opener of this series 3-2 on Thursday. I expect another low-scoring affair Friday night. 

Nationals' righty Max Scherzer (4-4, 3.67 ERA) was not charged with an earned run through 5 2/3 innings of 2-1 loss at Miami (seven-inning game) last time out. He has made two starts against the Mets on the season, limiting them two runs with eight Ks over seven innings of work. The Mets are hitting righties fairly well, but Scherzer is good enough to shut them down. 

Mets' righty Rick Porcello (1-6, 5.46 ERA) has pitched fairly well lately, giving up two runs or less in three of his last five starts. Last time out, Porcello held Atlanta to one run with 10 Ks over seven innings of a 7-0 loss. He has faced Washington twice this year, tossing a combined 13 innings and giving up just three runs. The Nats are hitting left-handers better than right-handers and under is 6-2 in their last eight games vs. a right-handed starter.

Both teams bats have been inconsistent over the last week, and I think they'll be quiet in tonight's matchup. 

10* play on UNDER. 

LOUISVILLE @ PITTSBURGH AFTERNOON ANNIHILATOR - 1 PM ET KICK OFF

The Louisville Cardinals have opened the season 1-1 after a dominant 35-21 win over Western Kentucky in their first game only to take a 47-34 loss to Miami last time out. It was not all doom and gloom for the Cardinals though as they racked up 516 offensive yards and outgained the Hurricanes by 31 yards. It could have been a very different game if not for turnovers (two fumbles and a thrown interception cost them dearly). 

Now, the Cardinals' explosive offense will face a tough test against an elite Pitt defense, but I think we're getting good value on Louisville. Pittsburgh might be 2-0 SU, but it failed to cover the 21.5-point spread last time out against Syracuse, winning 21-10. 

Panthers are 8-20 ATS in their last 28 games as a home favorite.

8* play on Louisville. 

GAME OF THE MONTH (SOCCER) - EPL MAJOR WAGER TOP PLAY

Everton have opened the season with four straight wins across Premier League and the EFL Cup. Last time out in the league they put a 5-2 beating on West Brom, and former James Rodríguez, Richarlison and Dominic Calvert-Lewin have proven to be a deadly front-three, arguably the hottest offensive combination in the league. 

Palace are coming off a 3-1 upset at Manchester United. LET DOWN SPOT! Additionally, they're shorthanded defensively with Gary Cahill, James Tomkins, Patrick van Aanholt and Nathan Ferguson all missing due to injuries. 

We can also note that Everton are undefeated in the last 11 head-to-head matchups, winning three of the last five. 

10* play on Everton. 

SUPER EARLY COLLEGE FOOTBALL BANKROLL BUILDER - 1 PM ET KICK OFF

The Syracuse Orange have started the season with a couple of losses to two top-25 teams, but they lost by just 11 points as a 21-point underdog at No. 21 Pittsburgh last time out. This contest will mark their home opener, and I think the market is undervaluing Syracuse here. The Georgia Yellow Jackets are 1-1 SU and ATS on the season after taking a 49-21 beating by No. 13 UCF last week. They missed several players and are at risk of being shorthanded this week as well.  

Yellow Jackets are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 games as a road favorite, 4-13 ATS in their last 17 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points and 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games in September. Orange are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game and 7-2 ATS in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

8* play on Syracuse Orange. 

GAME OF THE MONTH (NCAAF) - IOWA STATE VS TCU MAJOR WAGER TOP PLAY

The Iowa State Cyclones opened the season with a 31-14 loss as a 13.5-point favorite against UL Lafayette on Sept. 12. Usually so reliable QB Brock Purdy was awful, but I expect him to have a much better game here.

Also, at least the Cyclones got a game under their belt unlike the TCU Horned Frogs who will play their season opener this Saturday. 

Iowa State came through with a 49-24 victory over the Horned Frogs in October last year in the last head-to-head matchup. Cyclones are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.

Cyclones are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game and 15-6 ATS in their last 21 games following a straight up loss.

10* play on Iowa State Cyclones.