Ray Monohan

UNDER 8.5

The Athletics and Rangers battle on Saturday and we’re on the under. Both teams send out starting pitchers that have seen some good things here in 2024. Joey Estes goes for the A’s and he logged a solid start against the Brewers last time out. He finished with 5.2 innings, allowing just 2 hits and 2 runs in the process. He’s had games like that against good offenses and he should have success against a very over aggressive Texas lineup. Cody Bradford counters here and he is off a QS against Cleveland where he went 6.0 innings and allowed just 1 run. He’s in a similar boat as Estes, as he’s looking to lock down a spot in this rotation for 2025. Look for both starting pitchers to have some quick innings and produce a lot of swings and misses. This is a good spot to see run scoring chances at a premium. Grab the under.

Saturday 8* MLB O/U Play

Florida +3

The Gators grabbing points inside the Swamp is going to be a nice valuable play here. This is a game where both teams are going to try and dictate the tempo and pace. Florida QB Graham Mertz returns and he gives this team a ton of experience and leadership. That bodes well going up against this Miami side that hasn’t won in the Swamp since 2002 and they were as sloppy as it gets last year. They made far too many mistakes both on the field and on the sidelines, as the coaching was abysmal. The Hurricanes just found zero consistency last season and that’s likely going to be a factor here this season as they return a lot of starters from last season. Typically, that’s a good thing, but this Miami team had a ton of issues and their inability to move the ball and create short yardage 3rd down situations was ultimately their doom. Florida’s defense is going to pin their ears back and come right at this Miami backfield on Saturday. Grab the Gators with the points.

Saturday 8* NCAAF ATS Play

Red Sox +126

We’re grabbing the Red Sox on the ML here as they take on the Tigers and Skubal. We’re getting plus money on this one as the Red Sox are undervalued a little bit here as they’re right in the thick of the Wild Card race. Skubal has put together a Cy Young quality campaign, but he has had some issues lately. The White Sox got him for 3 runs in his latest outing and this Red Sox lineup is one that’s really clicking right now. They have taken some very solid approaches as they are making opposing pitchers work extensively. They’re working counts and putting baserunners on and that’s the kind of approach they’ll need here on Saturday. They’ll also have a vet on the mound themselves as Pivetta comes in off QS against the Jays and he’s stepped up on a couple of occasions this year. We’re getting a good price on a team that is going to have far more motivation on Saturday.

Saturday 7* MLB ML Play

Georgia -11.5

Georgia has the value here as they take on Clemson at noon on Saturday. Georgia is just the much better overall team and with this basically being a home game for Georgia, the crowd will be one sided. The Bulldogs return so many different weapons this season, which includes QB Carson Beck. He’s a Heisman front runner right now and he has a lot of confidence coming into this season. The Bulldogs offense is loaded and they’ll be able to really wear teams down with their downhill style. Clemson will have its issues Saturday as QB Cade Klubnik is going up against one of the best defenses in the NCAA. They create many different blitz packages and they’re going to be in the backfield all day long. Georgia is just too powerful and will impose their will early. Grab the Bulldogs.  

Saturday 9* NCAAF ATS Play

WKU +33

Western Kentucky and Alabama battle on Saturday and we’re taking WKU with the points. The new era for the Crimson Tide begins as they will start without Nick Saban. It’s a big loss and huge obstacle to start with as they won’t have the same spark as they’ve had in the past. This is by no means a pushover game either as WKU has a solid attack and their passing offense is extremely dangerous. Texas State transfer, TJ Finley, will take the QB spot for the Hilltoppers and he comes from a similar style offense. That’ll bode well as he gets things going and we have seen this team in the past not be shy about throwing the ball all over the field. Alabama will come out rusty with the new coaching change and they’ll struggle at times slowing this team down. Look for WKU to keep this one closer than people think here on the spread.  

Saturday 7* NCAAF ATS Play

Notre Dame +3

The Fighting Irish will head into the home of the 12th man as they take on the Texas A&M Aggies to start their season off. This is by no means an easy game for the Fighting Irish, but this team returns a lot of starters and had some key transfers in that will help on both sides of the ball. We’re getting great value here as Notre Dame welcomes in Duke transfer, Riley Leonard, who had a ton of success last season. He made a name for himself and was able to put up impressive numbers overall. He fits right into this offense at Notre Dame that has explosive receivers and can really frustrate opposing defenses with their downhill running style. Combine that with the Fighting Irish defense being able to force the Aggies into some tough 3rd down situations, and they have the advantage on both sides of the ball. An early Notre Dame score will put a lot of doubt in this crowd and take them out of the game. Back Notre Dame with the points.  

Saturday 8* NCAAF ATS Play