Thursday 8-8-19 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-07-2019, 10:11 PM

Doc's Sports

Aug 08 '19, 10:00 PM in 23h
NFLX | Broncos vs Seahawks
Play on: Seahawks +2½ +100 at pinnacle

Free Play from Doc’s Sports. Take #272 Seattle Seahawks over Denver Broncos (10p.m., Thursday, August 8) Denver was lucky to win in the Hall of Fame Game with a late touchdown gave them the victory and the cover. They will not be as fortunate tonight in the Emerald City against a coach that likes to win exhibition games. Really like the rotation of quarterbacks that the Seahawks have and Pete Carroll has covered the spread 64% of the games in his career. Take the home team tonight in Seattle.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-07-2019, 10:11 PM

Doug Upstone

Aug 08 '19, 8:10 PM in 22h
MLB | CLE vs MIN
Play on: UNDER 9 -110

On Thursday night, Play Under on August teams when the total is 9 to 9.5 (CLEVELAND and MINNESOTA) in a game involving two teams with a win percentage of 54% to 62%.Since 2015, this situation is 17-6.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-07-2019, 10:11 PM

Marc Lawrence

Aug 08 '19, 8:10 PM in 22h
MLB | Indians vs Twins
Play on: Indians -102 at pinnacle

Play - Cleveland Indians w/Clevinger vs. Gibson (Game 965).
Edges - Indians: Clevinger 21-7 team-starts versus AL Central last three years, including 4-1 this season … Twins: Gibson 1-8 home career team-starts versus the Tribe … We recommend a 1* play on Cleveland. Thank you and good luck as always. Thank you and good luck as always.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-07-2019, 10:11 PM

ASA

Aug 08 '19, 8:00 PM in 21h
NFLX | Panthers vs Bears
Play on: UNDER 36 -110

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ASA NFLX PLAY ON Under 36 Points - Carolina @ Chicago, Thursday at 8:00 PM ET
We expect both offenses to struggle in this game. We’re hearing the Bears starting QB Trubisky has been very inconsistent during camp. The Chicago coaches are not thrilled with his performance thus far. He won’t play much, if at all, but we don’t expect much from the offense when he is in the game. After Trubisky the Bears will send out Chase Daniel and Tyler Bray under center. They’ll be facing a Carolina defense that was uncharacteristically poor last year ranking 20th in total defense. The Panthers had ranked in the top 10 in total defense 4 of the previous 5 seasons so we expect a big bounce back from them starting on Thursday. The Bears head coach Matt Nagy played his starters very sparingly in last year’s pre-season and we expect the same. Defensively Chicago is very good and they are deep so the back-ups should perform well. They’ve adapted very well to new defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano and we look for them to play very well right out of the gate. They should limit a Carolina offense that will be playing without starting QB Cam Newton who will sit out this game. That leaves Kyle Allen, Will Grier, and Tyler Heinicke as the 3 QB’s that will get time for Carolina. They’ve thrown a combined 89 career passes. This is one of the highest totals on the board and we feel that is undeservedly so. We look for the defenses to dominate this game in a low scoring affair. Take the UNDER in this one.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-07-2019, 10:12 PM

Mark Wilson

Aug 08 '19, 7:07 PM in 20h
MLB | Yankees vs Blue Jays
Play on: Yankees -180 at 5Dimes

Free Play on Yankees -180

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-07-2019, 10:12 PM

Brian Bitler
Brian’s 9* NFL Absolute Winner

Washington vs. Cleveland, 08/08/2019 19:30 EDT

Money Line: -115 Washington

Sportsbook:
BetOnline

Washington Redskins want to get the taste of last season out of their mouths and what better way to do that then get a win in Cleveland. The Browns will be going with Drew Stanton but how much will they actually play him I think we will see a lot of Garret Gilbert and David Blough. Washington will be playing a lot of the talented rookie Dwayne Haskins who comes in as the third string QB so I expect him to be pushing hard. Case Keenum is listed as the number 2 I think you will see him a ton as well. Look for the RedSkins to want this win more and we will lay the money line here in the preseason.

Invest 9 units on the money line here rotation #257

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-08-2019, 08:11 AM

Weekly Total Talk
Joe Williams

Thursday, Aug. 8

It's a lefty-on-lefty battle in Beantown when LHP Dillon Peters takes the ball for the Angels against LHP Chris Sale of the Red Sox. Peters checks into the game with a 2-0 record, 3.20 ERA and 19 strikeouts over 25 1/3 innings across two starts nad five relief appearances. In his two official starts, the over has connected in each of the outings. The over is also 4-0 in his past four appearances overall. As far as the Angels are concerned, the over is 4-0 in the past four road games vs. LHP, and 5-1 in the past six against American League East teams. The over has also hit in four of the past five road outings against teams with a losing home record. The over is also 8-2-1 in the past 11 for the Angels in Game 1 of a new series.

For the Red Sox, the over is 20-7 in their past 27 games at Fenway Park, while cashing in seven of the past eight against left-handed starting pitchers. The over is also 18-7-2 in the past 27 at home against LHP, while hitting in 25 of the past 35 games overall. The over is 38-16-2 in the past 56 in Game 1 of a new series. The over is 5-1-2 in the past eight starts by Sale against teams with a losing record. The over is also 10-4-1 in Sale's past 15 outings in Game 1 of a series. In this series, the over is 4-1-1 in the past six meetings, although the under is 3-1-1 in the past five battles at Fenway Park.

It's another southpaw showdown in the Queen City when LHP Cole Hamels and the Cubs battle LHP Alex Wood and the Reds at Great American Ball Park. Lately it's all about the under for the Cubbies, going 6-1 in the past seven games on the road, and 6-0 in their past six games against teams with a losing record. The under is also 10-2 in their past 12 games inside the division. The under is also 8-2-1 in the past 11 games for the Cubs vs. LHP, while going a perfect 7-0 in the past seven starts by Hamels, and 11-1 in his past 12 inside the division. The over is 4-0 in Cincinnati's past four overall, and 5-1 in the past six in Game 1 of a series. However, the under is 18-7-1 in the past 26 following a day off, and 15-7-2 in the past 24 at home against teams with a winning overall mark. The under is 5-1 in the past six meetings in this series, too.

For the Indians-Twins showdown starting on Thursday at Target Field, RHP Mike Clevinger takes the ball for the Indians against RHP Kyle Gibson of the Twins. The under has connected in five in a row for the Indians, and four straight against teams with a winning overall record. The under is aso 35-17-2 in the past 54 against a right-handed starting pitcher, and 7-3 in Clevinger's past 10 road outings against a team with a winning record. The over has connected in six of the past eight games overall for the Twins, while going 8-2 in the past 10 at home and 6-1 in the past seven against winning teams. The under is 4-1 in Gibson's past five against winning teams, too. In this series, the under is 6-1 in Clevinger's past seven aginst the Twins, while going 5-1 in the past six meetings overall at Target Field.

Wind Report
The Royals and Tigers will square off at Comerica with a gusty wind at 11-14 mph blowing to left-center field. Outside of the Motor City, the wind and precipitation will cooperate and not affect the results.

Friday, Aug. 9

The Nationals and Mets hook up at Citi Field in a good pitching matchup, as RHP Stephen Strasburg takes the ball against RHP Marcus Stroman of New York. The over cashed in Stroman's first outing with the Mets in Pittsburgh, allowing three earned runs, seven hits and two walks with three strikeouts over 4 1/3 innings in a no-decision. As far as Strasburg is concerned, the over has connected in each of his past four outings. He was hammered for nine earned runs, nine hits and two walks with three homers allowde in just 4 2/3 innings in a loss at Arizona on Aug. 3. The under is 19-9-1 in the past 29 road outings by Strasburg, and 7-3-1 in the past 11 against teams with a winning overall mark, too.

RHP Chris Archer and RHP Dakota Hudson lock horns at Busch Stadium II in St. Louis. The over has hit in six of the past eight starts on the road by Archer, although the under is 5-1-1 in his past seven when working on five days of rest. As far as Hudson is concerned, the under is 5-0 in his past five road starts, while the under is 7-2-1 in the past 10 for St. Louis following an off day. The under is also 7-1 in Hudson's past eight starts following a team loss in his previous outing. The under is 21-9 in the past 30 meetings in St. Louis between these NL Central rivals, too.

LHP Robbie Ray works for the Diamondbacks against RHP Walker Buehler of the Dodgers in a prime pitching matchup. The over has cashed in nine of the past 13 starts by Ray against teams with a winning overall mark, while hitting in five of his past six starts on a Friday. The over is also 6-2-1 in his past nine outings in Game 1 of a series. For the Dodgers, the over is 5-1 in Buehler's past six starts, although the under is 16-5-3 in his past 24 assignments in Chavez Ravine. The under is also 13-5-1 in the past 19 starts by Buehler inside the National League West. The over is 5-0-1 in the past six meetings in L.A. between these NL West clubs, while going 3-1-1 in the past five meetings overall, and 4-1 in Ray's past five in SoCal. The over is also 7-3 in the past 10 starts overall by Ray against Dodger Blue.

LHP Kyle Freeland pitches for the Rockies against RHP Cal Quantrill of the Padres, who was not dealt at the trade deadline despite a bevy of rumors. The under has cashed in four straight starts by Freeland, while going 5-2-1 in his past eight outings on the road against teams with a losing overall mark. The under is 24-10-2 in the past 36 starts by Freeland against NL West rivals, too. The under is 7-3-1 in his past 11 on the road, as well. For the Padres, the under is a perfect 7-0 in their past seven games played on a Friday. More important, the under is 8-2 in the past 10 by San Diego vs. LHP, while going 8-3 in the past 11 inside the division. While the over is 5-0 in the past five meetings in this series, the under is 5-2 in the past seven battles at Petco Park.

Wind Report
The only MLB venue which will face anything more than light and variable winds will be in San Francisco, as the Phillies and Giants have to negotiate a strong 12-15 mph gust to straightaway center field on the shores of San Francisco Bay.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-08-2019, 08:13 AM

MLB
Weather Report

Thursday, August 8

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-08-2019, 08:13 AM

951Atlanta -952 Miami
ATLANTA is 43-36 SU (12.1 Units) vs. NL teams allowing 4.5 or more runs/game on the season in the current season.

953Chicago Cubs -954 Cincinnati
CINCINNATI is 59-39 SU (13 Units) vs. an overused bullpen that pitches more than 3.2 innings per game in the current season.

955Philadelphia -956 San Francisco
PHILADELPHIA is 10-22 SU (-16.1 Units) vs. an NL starting pitcher whose WHIP is 1.250 or better in the current season.

957Colorado -958 San Diego
SAN DIEGO is 19-39 SU (-24.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the current season.

959Ny Yankees -960 Toronto
NY YANKEES are 63-35 SU (33.3 Units) vs. an overused bullpen that pitches more than 3.2 innings per game in the current season.

961La Angels -962 Boston
BOSTON is 9-27 SU (-19.7 Units) in home games vs. good fielding teams - averaging <=0.6 errors/game in the current season.

963Kansas City -964 Detroit
DETROIT is 13-35 SU (-23.9 Units) in home games vs. teams whose hitters strike out 7 or more times/game in the current season.

965Cleveland -966 Minnesota
MINNESOTA is 13-3 SU (9.7 Units) in home games when playing on Thursday over the last 2 seasons.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-08-2019, 08:13 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Thursday, August 8

NY Yankees @ Toronto

Game 959-960
August 8, 2019 @ 7:07 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Yankees
(German) 16.305
Toronto
(Pannone) 12.849
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Yankees
by 3 1/2
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-205
10 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Yankees
(-205); Over

LA Angels @ Boston

Game 961-962
August 8, 2019 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Angels
(Peters) 15.512
Boston
(Sale) 13.991
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-250
10 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(+210); Under

Atlanta @ Miami

Game 951-952
August 8, 2019 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Keuchel) 16.551
Miami
(Hernandez) 13.960
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 2 1/2
14
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
-210
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(-210); Over

Chicago Cubs @ Cincinnati

Game 953-954
August 8, 2019 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Cubs
(Hamels) 15.671
Cincinnati
(Wood) 16.548
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-135
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cincinnati
(+115); Under

Kansas City @ Detroit

Game 963-964
August 8, 2019 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Lopez) 12.714
Detroit
(Boyd) 14.310
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
N/A

Cleveland @ Minnesota

Game 965-966
August 8, 2019 @ 8:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
(Clevnger) 16.503
Minnesota
(Gibson) 14.980
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-115
9
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-115); Under

Philadelphia @ San Francisco

Game 955-956
August 8, 2019 @ 9:45 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Nola) 13.187
San Francisco
(Bmgrner) 14.710
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-115
7
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(-105); Under

Colorado @ San Diego

Game 957-958
August 8, 2019 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Gray) 14.318
San Diego
(Lauer) 15.727
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Diego
by 1 1/2
13
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Diego
(-105); Over

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-08-2019, 08:14 AM

WNBA
Dunkel

Thursday, August 8

Indiana @ Washington

Game 643-644
August 8, 2019 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Indiana
103.957
Washington
121.439
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 17 1/2
176
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
N/A

Phoenix @ Los Angeles

Game 645-646
August 8, 2019 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Phoenix
107.123
Los Angeles
113.540
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Los Angeles
by 6 1/2
151
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Los Angeles
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Los Angeles
N/A

Dallas @ Seattle

Game 647-648
August 8, 2019 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
106.112
Seattle
108.595
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 2 1/2
156
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Seattle
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
N/A

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-08-2019, 08:14 AM

WNBA
Long Sheet

Thursday, August 8

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INDIANA (8 - 15) at WASHINGTON (14 - 7) - 8/8/2019, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 5-3 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 8-0 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PHOENIX (11 - 10) at LOS ANGELES (13 - 8) - 8/8/2019, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 7-4 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 9-2 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DALLAS (6 - 16) at SEATTLE (12 - 11) - 8/8/2019, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 6-2 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
SEATTLE is 6-2 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-08-2019, 08:14 AM

WNBA

Thursday, August 8

Trend Report

Indiana Fever
Indiana is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Indiana is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games
Indiana is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Indiana is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Washington
Indiana is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Indiana's last 6 games when playing Washington
Indiana is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
Indiana is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Indiana's last 16 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington Mystics
Washington is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington's last 9 games
Washington is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Indiana
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games when playing Indiana
Washington is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Indiana
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Washington's last 16 games when playing at home against Indiana

Phoenix Mercury
Phoenix is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Phoenix is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Phoenix's last 12 games
Phoenix is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Phoenix is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games on the road
Phoenix is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Los Angeles
Phoenix is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Los Angeles
Phoenix is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games when playing Los Angeles
Phoenix is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Los Angeles
Phoenix is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Los Angeles
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games when playing on the road against Los Angeles
Los Angeles Sparks
Los Angeles is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games
Los Angeles is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Los Angeles's last 6 games
Los Angeles is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Los Angeles is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Los Angeles's last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Los Angeles's last 25 games at home
Los Angeles is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Phoenix
Los Angeles is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Phoenix
Los Angeles is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing Phoenix
Los Angeles is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Phoenix
Los Angeles is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Los Angeles's last 5 games when playing at home against Phoenix

Dallas Wings
Dallas is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Dallas's last 22 games
Dallas is 4-14 ATS in its last 18 games on the road
Dallas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas's last 6 games on the road
Dallas is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
Dallas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
Dallas is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Dallas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Seattle Storm
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Seattle's last 23 games
Seattle is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Seattle is 17-4 SU in its last 21 games at home
Seattle is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
Seattle is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas
Seattle is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 08-08-2019, 08:15 AM

Thursday's Tip Sheet
Kevin Rogers

Note: Quarterback rotation subject to change.

Jets (-1 ½, 33) at Giants - 7:00 PM EST

N.Y. Jets
Head Coach: Adam Gase (5-7 SU, 5-7 ATS in preseason)
Quarterback Rotation: Sam Darnold, Trevor Siemian, Davis Webb, Luke Falk

The Jets closed out last season with losses in nine of their final 10 games, but New York will look to start fresh this season under new head coach Adam Gase. New York added running back Le'Veon Bell to the fold after he sat out last season with the Steelers due to a contract dispute as the Jets ranked in the bottom-10 of the NFL in rushing yards in 2018. The Jets blanked the Falcons in their 2018 preseason opener, but went on to lose the final three contests, including a 22-16 setback to the Giants.

N.Y. Giants
Head Coach: Pat Shumur (5-7 SU, 5-7 ATS in preseason)
Quarterback Rotation: Eli Manning, Daniel Jones (Rookie), Alex Tanney, Eric Dungey

The Giants are fresh off their fourth season of at least 10 losses in the last five years after a 5-11 campaign. New York split its four preseason contests in 2018, as both wins came as the road team, while losing in low-scoring affairs at Met Life Stadium to Cleveland and New England. The Giants have dropped four consecutive preseason openers, but Big Blue has defeated the rival Jets in four of the last five exhibition meetings.

Colts (-1 ½, 34) at Bills - 7:00 PM EST

Indianapolis
Head Coach: Frank Reich (3-1 SU, 3-0-1 ATS in preseason)
Quarterback Rotation: Andrew Luck, Jacoby Brissett, Phillip Walker, Chad Kelly

The expectations are high on the Colts this season after reaching the divisional playoffs last season as Indianapolis went 9-1 down the stretch. Andrew Luck put together one of the best seasons of his career by throwing for 4,593 yards and 39 touchdown passes. Indianapolis was notorious for being a terrible preseason bet for years, but the Colts have improved in the exhibition season by winning seven of their last 12, including posting a 3-1 SU and 4-0 ATS mark in 2018.

Buffalo
Head Coach: Sean McDermott (3-5 SU, 3-5 ATS in preseason)
Quarterback Rotation: Josh Allen, Matt Barkley, Tyree Jackson (Rookie)

The Bills were thought to be a 2 or 3 win team after getting slaughtered by the Ravens in Week 1 last September. However, Buffalo found a way to win six games, including three home victories following the bye week. The Bills split their four preseason contests in 2018 with both wins coming away from New Era Field. Buffalo went 0-2 SU/ATS as a favorite, but won and covered in its two opportunities as an underdog. The Bills have dropped five consecutive preseason openers, including a 19-18 setback to the Colts in the 2016 exhibition opener.

Patriots (-1, 35 ½) at Lions - 7:30 PM EST

New England
Head Coach: Bill Belichick (53-44 SU, 47-43-7 ATS in preseason)
Quarterback Rotation: Tom Brady, Brian Hoyer, Danny Etling, Jarrett Stidham (Rookie)

Tom Brady enters his 19th season as starting quarterback for the defending champion Patriots, who captured their sixth Super Bowl title by holding off the Rams, 13-3 this past February. The Patriots posted a 3-1 SU/ATS mark in the 2018 preseason, which included victories over Washington and Philadelphia at home. Both road games finished UNDER the total, while the Patriots last faced the Lions in preseason action back in 2017 at Ford Field as New England won, 30-28.

Detroit
Head Coach: Matt Patricia (1-3 SU, 1-3 ATS in preseason)
Quarterback Rotation: Matthew Stafford, Tom Savage, David Fales

The first season under new head coach Matt Patricia was underwhelming in Detroit as the Lions finished 6-10, but it did include a 26-10 blowout of New England in a primetime affair in Week 3. The Lions put together a 1-3 SU/ATS mark in the 2018 preseason, while scoring 17 points in each of the three losses. In the only preseason victory at Tampa Bay, the Lions erased a 27-6 third quarter deficit to trip up the Buccaneers, 33-30.

Redskins (-1, 35) at Browns - 7:30 PM EST

Washington
Head Coach: Jay Gruden (12-8 SU, 11-9 ATS in preseason)
Quarterback Rotation: Dwayne Haskins (Rookie), Case Keenum, Colt McCoy, Josh Woodrum

Washington jumped out to a solid 6-3 start before quarterback Alex Smith's gruesome leg injury in a home loss to Houston. The Redskins spun out of control and lost six of their final seven games to finish below .500. The quarterback of the future for Washington is former Ohio State standout Dwayne Haskins, as the Redskins look to finish above third place in the NFC East for the first time since winning the division in 2015. Washington has lost three consecutive preseason openers, while losing four of the past six road exhibition contests.

Cleveland
Head Coach: Freddie Kitchens (First season)
Quarterback Rotation: Baker Mayfield, Drew Stanton, Garrett Gilbert, David Blough (Rookie)

For the first time in years, the Browns are one of the teams to watch this season following several offseason pickups, including wide receiver Odell Beckham, Jr. from the Giants. Cleveland finished just short of the playoffs in 2018, but quarterback Baker Mayfield impressed in his rookie season by throwing for 3,725 yards and 27 touchdowns. The Browns managed a 3-1 SU/ATS record in the 2018 preseason, while limiting all four opponents to 19 points or fewer, resulting in a 3-1 mark to the UNDER.

Falcons at Dolphins (-4, 35 ½) - 7:30 PM EST

Atlanta
Head Coach: Dan Quinn (5-12 SU, 4-13 ATS in preseason)
Quarterback Rotation: Matt Ryan, Matt Schaub, Kurt Benkert

The Falcons dropped their preseason opener in the Hall of Fame game against the Broncos last Thursday, 14-10. Atlanta fell to 0-9 SU/ATS in the last nine exhibition games dating back to 2017, while scoring less than 20 points for the 11th straight preseason contest. The loser of the last eight Hall of Fame games has gone 5-3 in Week 1 of the preseason, while the OVER has hit in six of those eight contests. The Falcons have lost four consecutive preseason matchups with the Dolphins since 2015, including a 34-7 blowout at Mercedes Benz Stadium last season.

Miami
Head Coach: Brian Flores (First season)
Quarterback Rotation: Ryan Fitzpatrick, Josh Rosen, Jake Rudock

The Dolphins don't have high expectations this season as they are currently the longest shot to win the Super Bowl. The quarterback position is still in doubt heading into the season with Ryan Fitzpatrick and Josh Rosen battling for the top spot as Miami closer last season with three consecutive losses to finish 7-9. Miami struggled in the preseason by posting a 1-3 SU/ATS record, which included allowing 26, 27, and 27 points in the three losses. The lone victory came in Atlanta as the Dolphins are riding a 7-1 run to the OVER in the past eight exhibition contests.

Titans at Eagles (-3, 37) - 7:30 PM EST

Tennessee
Head Coach: Mike Vrabel (0-4 SU, 0-4 ATS in preseason)
Quarterback Rotation: Marcus Mariota, Ryan Tannehill, Logan Woodside

Tennessee finished one victory shy of the playoffs last season after losing in Week 17 to Indianapolis at home. The Titans look for a return to the postseason for the first time since 2017 as long as quarterback Marcus Mariota is healthy as Tennessee pulled out home underdog wins over the Texans, Eagles, and Patriots in 2018. Tennessee was a solid preseason fade last season by posting an 0-4 SU/ATS mark, while every loss came by double-digits, including a 31-17 setback at Green Bay in the opener.

Philadelphia
Head Coach: Doug Pederson (7-5 SU, 7-5 ATS in season)
Quarterback Rotation: Carson Wentz, Nate Sudfeld, Clayton Thorson, Cody Kessler

Carson Wentz doesn't have to worry about looking over his shoulder (as long as he stays healthy) as the Eagles' quarterback enters his fourth season under center. Philadelphia is coming off consecutive playoff appearances, including the Super Bowl title back in 2017 as the Eagles closed 2018 on a 5-1 run to clinch a Wild Card berth. The Eagles struggled in the preseason last August by compiling a 1-3 SU/ATS mark, which included a 31-14 setback in the opener against the Steelers. Philadelphia is hooking up with Tennessee in the preseason for the first time since 2001 when the Eagles grabbed a 20-14 victory in Nashville.

Jaguars at Ravens (-3, 37) - 7:30 PM EST

Jacksonville
Head Coach: Doug Marrone (8-9 SU, 7-8-2 ATS in preseason)
Quarterback Rotation: Nick Foles, Tanner Lee, Gardner Minshew, Alex McGough

The Jaguars have finally moved on from the Blake Bortles era as Jacksonville inked free agent Nick Foles a huge contract and hope he can bring his magic that helped the Eagles win the Super Bowl two seasons ago. Jacksonville was on the doorstep of the Super Bowl in 2017 before losing to New England, as the Jaguars took a huge step back in 2018 by finishing 5-11 following a 3-1 start. The Jaguars put together a solid preseason campaign at 3-1 SU/ATS, but lost the opener at home to the Saints, 24-20. Jacksonville has compiled an impressive 5-1 ATS mark as a preseason underdog dating back to 2016.

Baltimore
Head Coach: John Harbaugh (33-12 SU, 30-14-1 ATS in season)
Quarterback Rotation: Lamar Jackson, Robert Griffin III, Trace McSorley (Rookie)

The Ravens ran all the way to the playoffs under rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson last season following Joe Flacco's injury. Jackson led Baltimore to a 6-1 record down the stretch and a division title, although the Ravens lost at home in the Wild Card round to the Chargers. Baltimore has been the most reliable preseason bet the last few seasons by going 5-0 SU and 3-2 ATS in 2018, while winning 13 consecutive exhibition contests dating back to 2016. The Ravens are riding a seven-game winning streak in preseason openers, while facing Jacksonville in exhibition play for the first time since a 48-17 rout of the Jaguars back in 2012.

Texans at Packers (-2, 36) - 8:00 PM EST

Houston
Head Coach: Bill O'Brien (12-7 SU, 11-7-1 ATS in preseason)
Quarterback Rotation: Deshaun Watson, AJ McCarron, Joe Webb

The Texans captured their third AFC South title in the past four seasons, but for the second time in this span, Houston was blown out at home in the Wild Card round. Houston overcame an 0-3 hole to win nine consecutive games and finish with its best record since going 12-4 back in 2012. The Texans have fared well in the preseason under Bill O'Brien by winning eight of the last 11 exhibition games, including a 3-1 mark in 2018. For the seventh straight campaign, the Texans begin the preseason on the road as Houston owns a 4-2 record in its past six exhibition openers.

Green Bay
Head Coach: Matt LeFleur (1st season)
Quarterback Rotation: Aaron Rodgers, DeShone Kizer, Tim Boyle, Manny Wilkins (Rookie)

The Packers suffered through a 6-10 campaign in 2018 as Green Bay never won consecutive games. Matt LeFleur makes his preseason coaching debut for Green Bay, as the Packers have excelled the last few preseasons by posting a 9-4 mark. What's even more impressive is the seven-game preseason winning streak at Lambeau Field in this stretch since 2015, while the Packers have captured their past four exhibition opening games.

Panthers at Bears (-3, 37) - 8:00 PM EST

Carolina
Head Coach: Ron Rivera (18-14 SU, 17-14-1 ATS in preseason)
Quarterback Rotation: Kyle Allen, Taylor Heinicke, Will Grier (Rookie)

The Panthers jumped out to a 6-2 start in 2018 prior to a dreadful 1-7 finish in the second half of the season to miss the playoffs. Quarterback Cam Newton is coming off shoulder surgery in the offseason as will not play in Thursday's contest. The Panthers won three of four preseason contests in 2018, including the opener as a three-point underdog at Buffalo, 28-23. Carolina last faced Chicago in the preseason back in the 2013 opener in Charlotte as the Panthers pulled off a 24-17 victory.

Chicago
Head Coach: Matt Nagy (2-3 SU, 3-2 ATS in preseason)
Quarterback Rotation: Mitchell Trubisky, Chase Daniel, Tyler Bray

The Bears are coming off their first NFC North title since 2010 after going 12-4 last season. Chicago lost in the Wild Card round to Philadelphia, 16-15, but Mitchell Trubisky put together a Pro Bowl season by throwing for 3,223 yards and 24 touchdowns. Four of Chicago's five losses came by three points or less, while putting together a 9-1 ATS mark in its final 10 regular season games. The preseason didn't mean much for Chicago last season as the Bears went 2-3 SU/ATS, while finishing OVER the total in the final four exhibition games.

Chargers at Cardinals (-2, 36) - 10:00 PM EST

Los Angeles
Head Coach: Anthony Lynn (3-5 SU, 3-5 ATS in preseason)
Quarterback Rotation: Philip Rivers, Tyrod Taylor, Cardale Jones, Easton Stick (Rookie)

Los Angeles overcame an early 1-2 start to post a 12-4 record and reach the divisional playoffs in the AFC. The Chargers are without running back Melvin Gordon, who is trying to work out a contract dispute. The most damage done by the Lightning Bolts came on the road by winning seven of eight games away from Carson, while covering in all seven wins. Los Angeles has slumped to a 4-8 record the last three preseasons, while losing the exhibition opener each time since 2016. Last season's preseason opener took place in Arizona as the Chargers lost to the Cardinals, 24-17.

Arizona
Head Coach: Kliff Kingsbury (First season)
Quarterback Rotation: Kyler Murray (Rookie), Brett Hundley, Chad Kanoff, Drew Anderson (Rookie)

The Cardinals suffered through their worst season since 2000 by winning only three games, which included two close victories over the 49ers. Arizona drafted Heisman Trophy winner Kyler Murray with the top pick in the draft and are hoping he can be the next franchise quarterback in the desert. With a brand new head coach, quarterback, and system, it's hard to put much stock in last year's results as Arizona went 3-1 SU/ATS in the preseason. However, the Cardinals have lost four of their last five preseason meetings with the Chargers since 2013.

Broncos at Seahawks (-1, 36) - 10:00 PM EST

Denver
Head Coach: Vic Fangio (1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS in preseason)
Quarterback Rotation: Joe Flacco, Drew Lock (Rookie), Kevin Hogan, Brett Rypien (Rookie)

The Broncos rallied past the Falcons, 14-10 to capture the Hall of Fame game last Thursday in spite of racking up 188 yards of offense. Joe Flacco is expected to see his first action of the preseason for Denver as the Broncos won each of their two preseason road games in 2018. Denver hasn't hooked up with Seattle in the preseason since the 2015 opener which was won by the Broncos, 22-20 as a 4 ½-point road underdog.

Seattle
Head Coach: Pete Carroll (32-21 SU, 35-17-1 ATS in preseason)
Quarterback Rotation: Russell Wilson, Paxton Lynch, Geno Smith

The Seahawks won six of their final seven games to squeeze into the playoffs as a Wild Card participant, but Seattle lost by two to Dallas, marking their fifth defeat of five points or less in 2018. From 2012 through 2017, Seattle put together an impressive 19-5 SU/ATS preseason record, but things went sideways for the Seahawks in the 2018 preseason as they compiled an 0-4 mark, while covering only once.

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