Jimmy Adams

THE PLAY: Atlanta Braves -1.5 (-120) Action

The Braves outscored the Reds 22-4 over the past 2 games and have really gotten their bats going, knowing that virtually every game is a must win if they would like to be a participant in this year’s playoffs. Fresh off a 15 run outburst, Atlanta opens a set in Miami, who gave up 20 runs themselves in a historic loss yesterday. Charlie Morton has been dealing lately, allowing just 1 run in each of his past 2 starts and not more than 3 in his past 7. Valente Bellozo has had mixed results and the Marlins have lost 5 of 6. Take the Braves RL. 

THE PLAY: Miami Dolphins +6.5 (-110)

As much as Tua’s absence hurts the Dolphins, Skylar Thompson is completely set up for success. Not only will Mike McDaniel cut down the playbook, but this is an offense designed for short passes that let their plethora of playmakers take care of the rest. Seattle is sitting happy at 2-0 even though both wins came by one score. The Seahawks beat a winless Denver team at home in their opener and needed overtime to take down the Patriots last week. Miami remains extremely talented, all Thompson has to do is not mess things up. Take the Dolphins. 

THE PLAY: USC -6.0 (-110)

We faded Michigan in their first 2 games with success and will go right back to the window against them here. Michigan got a reality check by Texas and then beat Arkansas State by 10. This new look Wolverines squad remains overvalued in the betting market, and now USC comes to Ann Arbor to inflict damage, and they enter having had an extra week to prepare. The Trojans are averaging 37.5 points per game en route to a 2-0 start and allowing just 10. Lincoln Riley’s offense is clicking like we would expect with Miller Moss stepping up at quarterback. However, it’s the defensive improvement that is most substantial. That being said, the Trojans are averaging 7.18 yards per play and there’s simply no way Michigan will be able to keep up. Take USC.