Thursday 8-31-17 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

[New York Knight]

Big 12 Report - Week 1



Tulsa at Oklahoma State (Thurs. - FOX Sports 1, 7:30 p.m. ET)

Originally set for Saturday, this contest will now kick off on Thursday night in Stillwater. These Sooner State universities have met frequently on the gridiron, with Oklahoma State holding a 39-28-5 all-time series lead. This will be the third-ever meeting to open a new season, however. The offense has been prolific in Tulsa for most of Philip Montgomery's tenure, but the Golden Hurricane must replace some big guns. QB Dane Evans expired his eligibility and top WRs Keevan Lucas and Josh Atkinson are gone. QBs Chad President and Luke Skipper look to fill the void under center. For the first time in a while, the running backs spot appears to be the strength of Tulsa. For OK State, they need no reinforcements on offense, as QB Mason Rudolph is back with his cadre of high-flying receivers, led by James Washington. The difference in this game from the outset will be OK State's defensive line pressure againt an untested QB.

[New York Knight]

Thursday, August 31


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OHIO ST (11 - 2) at INDIANA (6 - 7) - 8/31/2017, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO ST is 177-133 ATS (+30.7 Units) in all games since 1992.
OHIO ST is 177-133 ATS (+30.7 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
OHIO ST is 147-114 ATS (+21.6 Units) as a favorite since 1992.
OHIO ST is 54-34 ATS (+16.6 Units) as a road favorite since 1992.
OHIO ST is 71-46 ATS (+20.4 Units) in road games since 1992.
OHIO ST is 71-46 ATS (+20.4 Units) in road lined games since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 2-0 against the spread versus OHIO ST over the last 3 seasons
OHIO ST is 2-0 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BUFFALO (2 - 10) at MINNESOTA (9 - 4) - 8/31/2017, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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LA MONROE (4 - 8) at MEMPHIS (8 - 5) - 8/31/2017, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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NEW MEXICO ST (3 - 9) at ARIZONA ST (5 - 7) - 8/31/2017, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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FLA INTERNATIONAL (4 - 8) at UCF (6 - 7) - 8/31/2017, 6:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
UCF is 1-1 against the spread versus FLA INTERNATIONAL over the last 3 seasons
UCF is 1-1 straight up against FLA INTERNATIONAL over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TULSA (10 - 3) at OKLAHOMA ST (10 - 3) - 8/31/2017, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA ST is 82-55 ATS (+21.5 Units) as a favorite since 1992.
TULSA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
TULSA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

[New York Knight]

Thursday, August 31


6:00 PM
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL vs. CENTRAL FLORIDA
Florida International is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida International's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Central Florida's last 8 games
Central Florida is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games at home

6:30 PM
PRESBYTERIAN vs. WAKE FOREST
Presbyterian is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Presbyterian is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Wake Forest is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

7:00 PM
ELON vs. TOLEDO
Elon is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Elon is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Toledo is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toledo's last 5 games

7:00 PM
AUSTIN PEAY vs. CINCINNATI
Austin Peay is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Austin Peay's last 5 games
Cincinnati is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:00 PM
RHODE ISLAND vs. CENTRAL MICHIGAN
Rhode Island is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Rhode Island is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Central Michigan's last 24 games at home
Central Michigan is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home

7:00 PM
BUFFALO vs. MINNESOTA
Buffalo is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Buffalo's last 6 games
Minnesota is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Minnesota is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

7:00 PM
TENNESSEE STATE vs. GEORGIA STATE
Tennessee State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Tennessee State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Georgia State's last 11 games at home
Georgia State is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games at home

7:30 PM
HOLY CROSS vs. CONNECTICUT
No trends available
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Connecticut's last 5 games
Connecticut is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:30 PM
TULSA vs. OKLAHOMA STATE
Tulsa is 11-2-1 ATS in its last 14 games on the road
Tulsa is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games on the road
Oklahoma State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tulsa
Oklahoma State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:30 PM
NORTH DAKOTA vs. UTAH
North Dakota is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
North Dakota is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Utah's last 16 games at home
Utah is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games

8:00 PM
FLORIDA A&M vs. ARKANSAS
Florida A&M is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Florida A&M is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Arkansas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Arkansas is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games

8:00 PM
OHIO STATE vs. INDIANA
Ohio State is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games
Ohio State is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games
Indiana is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Ohio State
Indiana is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Ohio State

9:00 PM
LOUISIANA-MONROE vs. MEMPHIS
Louisiana-Monroe is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Louisiana-Monroe's last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis's last 5 games at home
Memphis is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games at home

9:00 PM
SACRAMENTO STATE vs. IDAHO
Sacramento State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Sacramento State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Idaho is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Idaho is 6-12-1 ATS in its last 19 games at home

10:30 PM
NEW MEXICO STATE vs. ARIZONA STATE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Mexico State's last 6 games
New Mexico State is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona State's last 5 games
Arizona State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games

[New York Knight]

Thursday


Ohio State won its last 13 games with Indiana, but last two wins here were by only 7-3 points. Hoosiers covered last six series games. OSU has senior QB with 30 starts, an experienced OL with 80 career starts; Buckeyes are 9-9 as road favorites under Meyer. Indiana has senior QB with 13 starts; its OL has only 40 returning starts. Hoosiers are 12-9 vs spread in last 21 games as a home underdog


Last two years, MAC teams are 15-5-1 vs spread when facing Big 14 squads. Since 2013, Buffalo is 5-11 vs spread as road underdogs; since ’10, they’re 13-17 vs spread in non-MAC games. Bulls have a sop QB, 8 starters back on defense- their OL has 68 career starts. Minnesota has new coach Fleck; his Western Michigan team beat Buffalo 38-0 late last year. Gophers also have a new QB; last two years, they’re 2-8 vs spread as a home favorite.


Memphis has a senior QB (13 starts), an experienced OL with 103 returning starts; they’ve got 9 starters back on offense, but also have their AAC opener with Central Florida on deck. Tigers are 8-11 vs spread in last 19 games as a home favorite. UL-Monroe has 16 starters back and a senior QB; since 2011, they’re 19-15 as a road underdog. Last four years, Sun Belt teams are 7-6 vs spread when playing an AAC squad.


Arizona State is 17-9 vs spread as a home favorite under Graham; ASU has 13 starters back, but its OL has only 41 returning starts- their junior QB has 10 career starts. New Mexico State has 16 starters back, 9 on defense, a senior QB (25 starts), an OL with 43 career starts. Since 2013, Aggies are 8-15 vs spread as a road underdog. Sun Belt teams covered four of their last five matchups with Pac-12 squads.


Central Florida pounded Florida International 53-14 LY, outgaining FIU 501-189, year after they lost 15-14 to the Panthers. UCF has an experienced OL (101 returning starts) but only four starters back on defense- since 2010, they’re 23-14 vs spread as a home favorite. Knights play AAC rival Memphis next. FIU is 8-4-1 in last 13 games as a road underdog; they’ve got a new coach, a senior QB (31 starts) and 15 starters back overall (73 starts on OL). Last four years, AAC teams are 8-6 vs spread when playing a C-USA opponent.

[New York Knight]

Scott Rickenbach

Game Details
Aug 31 '17, 7:00 PM in 23h
NFLX | Jaguars vs Falcons

Play on: Falcons -3 -115 at BMaker



Game Analysis



Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach Thursday NFLX Free Pick Atlanta Falcons (-) vs Jacksonville Jaguars @ 7 ET - The Falcons are winless on the preseason. Granted it is only preseason but you're still talking about the team that should have won the Super Bowl last season. They had the Patriots beaten in that game. The point is that even though this is only preseason you're still talking about a quality team with quality depth and they are at home here. The Falcons have a solid QB rotation and they're laying a small number against a Jacksonville team that doesn't have the talented depth that Atlanta has. Jacksonville did get an upset win at New England in week one of the preseason but, since then, they're 0-2 and this is a team that went just 1-3 in the preseason last year. In fact Jags head coach Doug Marrone entered this campaign with a 3-6 SU mark (and only 1 cover in 9 games) in preseason action. Look for the Falcons to finally get into the win column and the fact this line moved down from an opener of 3.5 means we're getting additional value here. Free Pick on ATLANTA minus the points early Thursday evening.

[New York Knight]

Cappers Club

Game Details
Aug 31 '17, 7:00 PM in 23h
NCAA-F | Buffalo vs Minnesota

Play on: Buffalo +24 -110 at 5Dimes




Some Trends to note. The Buffalo Bulls and the Minnesota Golden Gophers kick off their season on Thursday night, and the Bulls have some value against the spread here.

The Gophers are going to be using two quarterbacks on Thursday night, and although PJ Fleck seems to say how that is going to work to their advantage, I just don't see it.

I think it won't allow either of the quarterbacks to get in rhythm so I think that will keep the Gophers points down.
The Gophers secondary is also very young, and I think they will make a few mistakes early, and that will allow Buffalo to keep it close.
Some trends to note. Bulls are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. Big Ten. Golden Gophers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games.

[New York Knight]

Marc Lawrence

Game Details
Aug 31 '17, 10:00 PM in 1d
NFLX | Chargers vs 49ers

Play on: 49ers -1 -110 at 5Dimes



Edges - 49ers: 5-1-1 ATS preseason Game Four… Chargers: 0-7 SU and 1-5-1 ATS in this preseason series; and 1-4-1 AST preseason Game Four… With the Niners off consecutive losses and the Chargers off their first preseason win against their crosstown rival Rams, we recommend a 1* play on San Francisco. Thank you and good luck as always.

[New York Knight]

Teddy Covers

Game Details
Aug 31 '17, 8:00 PM in 1d
NCAA-F | Ohio State vs Indiana

Play on: UNDER 57½ -110


The Indiana Hoosiers certainly weren’t an Under team in the Kevin Wilson era. Wilson emphasized pushing the pace on offense, and the Indiana defense paid the price, allowing at least 33 points per game in the first five years that Wilson was in Bloomington.

That all changed last year. First year defensive coordinator Tom Allen actually had some talent to work with and he crafted a truly dramatic improvement . After allowing 38 points and 510 yards per game in 2015, the Hoosiers allowed only 27 points and 380 yards per game last year.


The Indiana defense is primed to be even better in 2017. Allen is now the head coach, and the team has taken a ‘defense first’ mentality throughout camp. Indiana returns nine starters on their stop unit, seven of them seniors. Expect the Indiana defense to be improved once again in 2017; their best defense in more than a decade.


Kevin Wilson is now Ohio State’s offensive coordinator, and, surprise, surprise, he’s looking to go uptempo. As we’ve seen so many times in college football, the first few games in a new, fast paced offense aren’t necessarily pretty to watch, particularly in the red zone.


And let’s not forget how far this offense fell last year with JT Barrett behind center. Ohio State closed out the season like this: They scored 17 points on 310 yards of offense in a one point win over 3-9 Michigan State. They scored one TD in regulation against Michigan – on a four yard drive, following a Wolverines fumble. And then they were shut out by Clemson in the Fiesta Bowl. The talent is there for Wilson and Urban Meyer to work with, but the execution has not been there. I’m not convinced that changes in Week 1.

While this is Indiana’s best defense in a decade plus, it might be their worst offense in a decade as well. The Hoosiers suffered major graduation losses on their offensive line, likely to start three sophomores and no seniors. Their best receiving playmaker, Simmie Cobbs, is awaiting word on a possible suspension after getting arrested over the summer. It’s ‘running back by committee’, without a standout talent. And Hoosiers QB Richard Lagow lacks the mobility to scramble out of pressure against the Buckeyes fearsome pass rush. Put it all together and we can expect a relatively low scoring affair that stays Under the total. Take the Under.

[New York Knight]

Brian Hay

Game Details
Aug 31 '17, 8:00 PM in 1d
NCAA-F | Ohio State vs Indiana

Play on: Ohio State -21 -110 at 5Dimes




I understand Indiana gave Ohio State all they wanted last year and made a game of it at Ohio State until late in the game. Indiana fired head coach Kevin Wilson after last season and he is now Ohio State's Offensive Coordinator. Just how bad do you think he wants to rub Indian's nose in it tonight. Ohio State QB JT Barrett ran all over Indiana last year racking up 137 rushing yards. The Buckeyes have 15 starters back and as usual lot of preseason hype. They return eight starters from a defense that only allowed 15 points per game last year. Ohio State will look to remove the bad taste left by Clemson's 31-0 defeat in their last game last year. Indiana is breaking in an entirely new coaching staff against one of the best teams in the country. This is a statement game for Ohio State.

[New York Knight]

Red Dog Sports

Aug 31 '17, 6:00 AM in 9h
Soccer | Australia vs Japan


Play on: Japan -0½ -110 at Bovada





Take Japan to defeat Australia in soccer on August 31.


Australia 1

Japan 2

[New York Knight]

Matt Josephs

Aug 31 '17, 7:30 PM in 23h
NCAA-F | Tulsa vs Oklahoma State


Play on: OVER 71 -110



Tulsa and Oklahoma State meet on Thursday night. I really have high expectations for the Cowboys who should be in the mix for a Big 12 championship. They have a great group of WRs and Mason Rudolph will get the ball to them. Tulsa's pass defense wasn't great last year and could be under siege in this one. OSU's defense isn't that good, but I think they'll show out in terms of playing well in shootouts. The theory is that Oklahoma State will be in front a ton and they'll be able to tee off on the opposition. Tulsa's offense is no slouch themselves with D'Angelo Brewer at running back and some decent wide receivers. OSU has gone over in 11 of their last 14 home games and 15 of their last 18 at home where the total is greater then or equal to 70. Tulsa has gone over in 15 of their last 26. I think this one is another shootout.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - L.A. Rams at Green Bay

ATS Trends
L.A. Rams

Rams are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 Thursday games.
Rams are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games.
Rams are 1-10-1 ATS in their last 12 games overall.
Rams are 0-7-1 ATS in their last 8 vs. NFC.
Rams are 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 games on grass.

Green Bay

Packers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games.
Packers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games on grass.
Packers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. NFC.
Packers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Packers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 Thursday games.

OU Trends
L.A. Rams

Over is 4-1 in Rams last 5 vs. NFC.
Under is 35-15-1 in Rams last 51 road games.
Under is 19-9 in Rams last 28 games overall.

Green Bay

Over is 4-0 in Packers last 4 games on grass.
Over is 7-0 in Packers last 7 vs. NFC.
Over is 7-0 in Packers last 7 games overall.
Over is 4-1 in Packers last 5 home games.

Head to Head

Favorite is 10-1 ATS in their last 11 meetings.
Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Green Bay.
Rams are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Jacksonville at Atlanta

ATS Trends
Jacksonville

Jaguars are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games.
Jaguars are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games on grass.

Atlanta

Falcons are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 Thursday games.
Falcons are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games on grass.
Falcons are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall.

OU Trends
Jacksonville

Over is 5-2 in Jaguars last 7 games on grass.

Atlanta

Over is 11-0 in Falcons last 11 home games.
Over is 16-4-1 in Falcons last 21 games overall.
Over is 5-2-1 in Falcons last 8 Thursday games.
Under is 10-4-1 in Falcons last 15 games on grass.

Head to Head

Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Jaguars are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Cincinnati at Indianapolis

ATS Trends
Cincinnati

Bengals are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Bengals are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 road games.

Indianapolis

Colts are 12-2-1 ATS in their last 15 Thursday games.
Colts are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games.
Colts are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. AFC.

OU Trends
Cincinnati

Under is 3-0-1 in Bengals last 4 Thursday games.
Under is 6-0 in Bengals last 6 vs. AFC.
Under is 4-0 in Bengals last 4 games overall.
Under is 6-1 in Bengals last 7 games on fieldturf.
Under is 20-8-1 in Bengals last 29 road games.

Indianapolis

Under is 5-0 in Colts last 5 home games.
Under is 6-1 in Colts last 7 games on fieldturf.
Under is 5-2 in Colts last 7 vs. AFC.
Under is 5-2 in Colts last 7 games overall.
Over is 7-3 in Colts last 10 Thursday games.

Head to Head

Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in Indianapolis.
Favorite is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
Home team is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
Bengals are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Indianapolis.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Philadelphia at N.Y. Jets

ATS Trends
Philadelphia

Eagles are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games on fieldturf.
Eagles are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 road games.

N.Y. Jets
No trends available.
OU Trends
Philadelphia

Over is 11-1 in Eagles last 12 road games.
Over is 4-1 in Eagles last 5 games overall.
Over is 6-2 in Eagles last 8 Thursday games.
Over is 21-8 in Eagles last 29 games on fieldturf.

N.Y. Jets

Under is 5-2 in Jets last 7 games overall.

Head to Head

Eagles are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.