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Las Vegas - Dueling press conferences sets the stage for an EPIC matchup between Alabama and Texas A&M on October 8th. It's Nick Saban vs. Jimbo Fisher, and we're talking trash, actually, they're talking trash. Which makes the matchup at Tuscaloosa even more DELICIOUS. At the moment, we have 'Bama as a -16 point favorite at home, but we have seen a few 16.5s.
Read MoreLas Vegas - It really, really, REALLY pains me to do this, but gotta throw some cash at the Hurricanes tonight. The reason is simple, HOME COOKIN'! Carolina has pitched a PERFECTO at home so far in the playoffs, posting a SIX & OH record. And the goal differential is ENORMOUS. The 'Canes have outscored the opposition 22-7 at the PNC Arena, and that's just IMPOSSIBLE to ignore. On the other bench, the Rangers have lost four of five on the road, so it's a few pennies on Carolina.
Read MoreLas Vegas - It really, really, REALLY pains me to do this, but gotta throw some cash at the Hurricanes tonight. The reason is simple, HOME COOKIN'! Carolina has pitched a PERFECTO at home so far in the playoffs, posting a SIX & OH record. And the goal differential is ENORMOUS. The 'Canes have outscored the opposition 22-7 at the PNC Arena, and that's just IMPOSSIBLE to ignore. On the other bench, the Rangers have lost four of five on the road, so it's a few pennies on Carolina.
Read MoreLas Vegas - Hoopsters are hurtin' tonight. Boston lists Marcus Smart and Robert Williams as questionable. Miami now lists Kyle Lowry and Tyler Herro as questionable. That's why we're taking a pass.
Read MoreLas Vegas - At 12-28, Cincinnati is NOT very good. At 16-24, the Cubs are almost as bad. However, after opening the season at 3-21, Cincy has won nine of the last 16. Not terrible. Also not terrible is pitcher Tyler Mahle. Like the rest of the club, his first month was awful, but his last three starts have been stellar. He has allowed just 8 hits and 5 earned runs over 18 innings which works out to a 2.50 ERA.
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