Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the San Jose Sharks.

After opening the season with four straight losses, the Sharks earned a 5-4 win over Chicago on Friday. They look to make it back to back victories as they host the Calgary Flames tonight. This is a good spot for the Sharks, at home against a Calgary team that is playing on back to back nights, and third game in four nights. The Flames lost 6-2 in Vegas last night, and they are 2-12 in their last 14 games as an underdog of +110 to +150. The Flames are 14-40 in their last 54 games playing on back to back nights, and they have lost seven of their last nine versus the Sharks. The price is right to back the home team here.

Take SJS.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on [email protected] to go Over the total.

We saw the Yankees win Game 1 by a score of 7-0, and after the series opener went under the total is 1.5 runs lower in Game 2. This is likely due to both recency bias, and more star power from the starting pitchers.

Both James Paxton and Justin Verlander were roughed up a little in their last starts. Verlander put 10 men on base, allowed four runs and gave up a pair of home runs in just 3 2/3 innings in a loss to Tampa. Paxton went 4 2/3 innings, allowing three runs on five hits, and also allowed two home runs in a no-decision versus Minnesota.

The Yankees led the majors in scoring in the regular season, and they leading the playoffs in scoring as well. Houston ranked 3rd in scoring during the regular season.

I'll fade the low number.

Take Over.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the LA Rams.

The Rams are coming off a loss at Seattle, but when Greg Zuerline was preparing to kick a 40 yard field goal at the end of the game, there was roughly a 90 percent chance the Rams would win and move to 4-1. Instead we are talking about the 5-0 San Francisco 49ers, who have exactly zero wins versus teams with a winning record. I am not ready to write off the Rams just yet, and in a must win game at home against a banged up opponent playing on short rest, I like Sean McVay and the Rams.

Take LAR.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Minnesota Vikings.

The Eagles are flying high after winning back to back games over Green Bay and the New York Jets. The Vikings got a feel good win in a "get right" game against the Giants, getting their passing game going again. A home game against the Eagles might be a good spot for the Vikings to do some damage in the air. The Eagles pass defense was lit up for over 400 yards in the win over Green Bay, and they weren't a lot better in a home loss to the Lions. The Vikings have won both their home games by double digits, and they are 38-16-1 ATS in their last 55 home games. The last time the Eagles played in Minnesota they lost 48-30, and I expect the Vikings to win another high scoring game here this week.

Take MIN.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Carolina Panthers.

The Panthers come rolling into London as winners of three straight, while Tampa has lost two of three. This is a big revenge spot for Carolina, who lost at home to the Bucs by a score of 20-14. Since replacing Cam Newton with Kyle Allen, the Panthers have score and average of 29 points per game. Christian McCaffrey is the NFL's leading rusher, so I don't expect the Bucs to have as much success stopping the run as they did the last time these teams met. It was good news and bad news for Jameis Winston last week. He didn't throw an interception, but he was sacked six times in the loss to the Saints. If the Bucs can't protect Winston, he's inevitably going to turn the ball over.

Take CAR.

GL,

Jesse Schule