Jimmy Adams

THE PLAY: Milwaukee Brewers +108 Action

While the Brewers pulled off probably the wildest double play you’ll ever see in your life last night, it ultimately wasn’t enough as LA barely pulled out a 2-1 victory. Milwaukee struck out with the bases loaded in the 9th to end the game, but based on what we’ve seen we can expect a whole lot more offensive production from the Brew Crew in Game 2. Freddy Peralta takes the mound in this essential matchup, as the Brewers obviously don’t want to be in a situation where they’re down 0-2 heading to LA. Peralta is no stranger to the big stage, and he hasn’t given up more than 3 runs in either of his 2 postseason starts. He had the 7th best ERA in the majors this season at 2.70 and the 9th most strikeouts. Expect a bounce back from Milwaukee here as they even things up at a game apiece. Take the Brewers. 

THE PLAY: Atlanta Falcons +3.5 (-115)

I gave out the Falcons last week in their SU win over the Bills, and we’ll go right back to them in the underdog role again on Sunday Night Football. Atlanta is an underrated commodity in the betting market. This is a good, balanced football team on both sides of the ball. The defense entered last week ranked #1 in opposing passing yards per game and held Buffalo to just 157 through the air while outgaining them 443-291 in total yards. The ATL dominated from start to finish, and Bijan Robinson had a career game as well. Robinson rushed for 170 yards with a TD and added another 68 receiving. The word is out on Bijan, as his speed, quickness, and ability to make unbelievable cuts has his peers in awe. The 49ers have been dealing with multiple key injuries again this season and just lost one of their best defensive players in Fred Warner for the season. Catching points again, the only way to play this game is with Atlanta. Take the Falcons. 

THE PLAY: Vanderbilt -130

It's a new era for Vanderbilt football, and they find themselves in a bounce back spot at home Saturday while welcoming in LSU. They’re also coming off a bye, and sitting on that loss combined with the extra time to prepare will only help. The Commodores had blown out every opponent they’d faced before picking up their first loss at Alabama and Clark Lea has done a tremendous job of turning this program around. Vandy is averaging 43.2 points per game on 7.6 yards per play while holding their opponents to 19.3ppg. Points have been hard to come by for the Tigers, who haven’t scored more than 20 in conference play. Garrett Nussmeier continues to make mistakes with 2 more picks at home against South Carolina last weekend. LSU’s offense has been heavily criticized locally and that will be their downfall here as the Commodores protect their home field and make a statement in the SEC. Take Vanderbilt ML.