Michigan State vs. Notre Dame
Prediction: Michigan State Spartans +5.5 (September 17th 2011)

The Michigan State Spartans (2-0 SU, 1-1 ATS, 0-2 O/U) won their second straight game over an overmatched opponent by taking out Florida Atlantic 44-0 to easily cash in against the spread as a 31.5-point favorite. The Notre Dame (0-2 SU, 0-2 ATS, 1-1 O/U) helped everyone make money a week ago if they listened to my pick. The Fighting Irish fell on the road at Michigan 35-31 as Wolverines quarterback Denard Robinson had a fourth quarter for the ages to help Michigan narrowly cash in as a 3.5-point home favorite. I know the Spartans haven’t faced any real competition as of yet, but the fact of the matter is that they’re still a bit better than the rebuilding Fighting Irish at this point. Notre Dame quarterback Tommy Rees has thrown five TD passes so far – while countering that success by throwing four picks along the way. Michigan State’s Kirk Cousins has thrown three TD passes and no picks – and that difference in quarterbacking will decide the outcome of this contest. The Spartans have won three of the last four matchups against the Fighting Irish, including last season’s thrilling 34-31 home win in overtime and I am expecting an almost identical outcome this season with the Fighting Irish. Four of the L/6 meetings between these longtime rivals have been decided by three points or less, but Touthouse gamblers should know that the Spartans allowed just one first down a week ago and I believe they will be the recipient of at least two more turnovers in this contest as Chip Kelly’s young team continues its maturation process. The Spartans are 10-4 ATS in the L/14 meetings against the Fighting Irish and the Road team is 9-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings overall. Notre Dame is clearly going to be a team to be reckoned with under Kelly at some point in the near future, but this week, Michigan State gets another big win – and ATS victory to go along with it! Back the Michigan State Spartans Touthouse NCAA college football bettors. Get more college football picks for September 17th 2011 at Touthouse.com

West Virginia vs. Maryland
Prediction: West Virginia Mountaineers +1 (September 17th 2011)

The 18th-ranked West Virginia Mountaineers (2-0 SU, 0-2 ATS, 1-1 O/U) have won five straight games over the Maryland Terrapins (1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS, 1-0 O/U) coming into Saturday’s Week 3 matchup and I believe Touthouse college football bettors can bank on them making it a half-dozen in a row by winning this contest on Saturday. West Virginia rolled all over Norfolk State at home in Week 2, winning 55-12 despite narrowly failing to cover the huge spread as a whopping 44-point favorite. Maryland also got a win in its regular season opener, beating Miami 32-24 on Sept. 5, to cash in for Touthouse bettors as a 4-point favorite while playing Over the 45-point O/U Total. Why the Terrapins are favored in this contest is beyond me NCAAF gamblers, but hat just makes this pick that much more of a lock in my mind. West Virginia is a perfect 4-0 ATS in their last four games as a road underdog and 6-1 ATS in their L/7 games as an underdog of three points or less. Yes, I know the Terps are 4-0 in their last four games as a favorite and 7-1 ATS in their last eight games overall, but Maryland is also 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games as a home favorite of 3-points or less and 1-4 ATS in their L/5 games following a bye week. In head-to-head matchups, the Mountaineers are 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings while the favorite has gone 10-4 ATS in the last 14 meetings overall. Mountaineers’ quarterback Geno Smith completed 20 of 34 pass attempts for 371 yards and four touchdowns the last time out and I believe he will once again come with a fine effort while leading West Virginia to the outright road win and ATS payday. Back the Mountaineers, cash in and call this one a wrap! Get more college football picks for September 17th at Touthouse.com

Auburn vs. Clemson
Prediction: Auburn Tigers +3 (September 17th 2011)

The Auburn Tigers (2-0 SU, 1-1 ATS, 2-0 O/U) and Clemson Tigers (2-0 SU, 1-1 ATS, 2-0 O/U) will both look to keep their unbeaten records perfect in this SEC showdown,  but only one will walk away victorious and I fully believe that will be the Auburn Tigers Touthouse college football gamblers. Auburn, the defending national champion, is coming off a thrilling 41-34 win over Mississippi State on Saturday in which they covered the spread as a slight 5.5-point home favorite. Clemson struggled mightily to put away tiny Wofford in its 35-27 win a week ago, allowing 399 yards of total offense, including a whopping 272 rushing yards on 57 carries. Clemson did get a fine effort out of quarterback Tajh Boyd as he completed 18 of 29 passes for 261 yards and three scores, but they’ll be facing an elite team in Auburn and I don’t see them picking up the outright or SU win despite playing at home. Sophomore running back Michael Dyer rushed 18 times for 150 yards and two scores and should be able to put up similar numbers against an apparently porous Clemson defense. Auburn is 6-0 ATS in their last half-dozen games against a team with a winning record and 4-1 ATS in their L/5 road games. Clemson is 1-4 ATS in its last five home games and 2-8 ATS in their L/10 as a favorite. Auburn has won 14 straight in this series dating back to 1951 and I expect more of the same in this contest. Back the Auburn Tigers and the points in this lock of a pick! Get more college football picks for September 17th at Touthouse.com

Arizona Cardinals vs. Washington Redskins
Prediction: Washington Redskins -3.5 -110 odds (September 18th 2011)
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Redskins -3 1/2 hosting Cardinals It’s becoming clear that Washington is much improved in Year 2 of the Mike Shanahan era.

There is talent on defense, an underrated wide receiving group and the locker room atmosphere is healthier with Albert Haynesworth, Donovan McNabb and Clinton Portis removed from the scene. The team is more focused without the distractions of those three controversial veterans.

The question here is are the Redskins improved enough to cover more than a field goal at home against Arizona?

I say the answer is yes. The Redskins are far better defensively than the Cardinals. The Cardinals hosted Carolina last week. Their strategy was to key on DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart. The result of that was Cam Newton throwing for 422 yards and two touchdowns in his NFL debut. Newton never threw for 400 yards when he was at Auburn and at Blinn Junior College.

The Redskins have a more balanced attack than Carolina. Tim Hightower is an excellent fit in Shanahan’s zone-run blocking scheme. He also knows the Cardinals well from having been there the previous three seasons.

Rex Grossman has run hot and cold throughout his NFL career, usually more cold than hot. But Shanahan has coached Grossman up. Grossman also has a number of quality targets. The Redskins lack a receiving star, but they have better depth at the position than many teams. It was estimated that 70 percent of Grossman’s first-look targets last week against the Giants were open.

Look for Grossman to have another strong game as Arizona is weak at linebacker and inexperienced at cornerback with two first-year starters.

The Cardinals are potentially explosive. But right now Kevin Kolb is a work in progress learning a new system. The Redskins held five of eight foes to less than 17 points at home last year.

Arizona doesn’t travel well. The Cardinals have failed to cover seven of the past eight times as a road ‘dog. This is a cross-country trip for the Cardinals with an early start time for them. That doesn’t bode well.

The Redskins are a serious darkhorse contender to win the NFC East. They are a step above the Cardinals. Throw in home-field advantage with a solid situational edge and it should mean Washington wins this game by a touchdown or more.

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San Francisco Giants vs. Colorado Rockies
MLB Baseball Pick: Colorado Rockies -129 odds (September 15th 2011)

We have been big fans of Ryan Vogelsong this season as he has been simply outstanding. He has a 2.66 ERA which is sixth in the National League but he has only 10 wins on the season and four of the five pitchers that are ahead of him in ERA have at least 13 wins, three of them with at least 16. The problem is run support as he is getting none. He has gotten a total of four runs over his last five starts and to no surprise the Giants are 0-5 in those games despite him allowing three runs or fewer each time. He has been awesome against Colorado this season but this is his first ever start at Coors Field.

The Rockies counter with Jhoulys Chacin who has been on and off as his command has let him down. The walks have been piling up but he has avoided trouble for the most part as he still possesses a solid 3.64 ERA on the season including a 3.54 ERA at home. He has been a solid pitcher under the lights as he has a 3.11 ERA in 18 nighttime starts with 11 of those resulting in quality performances. The Giants have given Vogelsong no run support as mentioned and Chacin will keep that going as in four career starts against San Francisco, he has allowed only six earned runs for a 2.00 ERA. 3* (956) Colorado Rockies. Get more MLB baseball picks from Matt Fargo at Touthouse.com

Iowa State vs. UConn
Point Spread: Uconn -4.5 Over/Under 44 (September 16th 2011)
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ATS Trends:
Huskies are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Huskies are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite.
Huskies are 20-6 ATS in their last 26 games following a ATS loss.
Huskies are 20-6 ATS in their last 26 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Huskies are 20-6 ATS in their last 26 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game.
Cyclones are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Cyclones are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 non-conference games.
Cyclones are 8-20 ATS in their last 28 games as an underdog of 3.5-10.0.
Cyclones are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games on grass.
Cyclones are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.

Over/Under Trends:
Over is 4-0 in Huskies last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 4-0 in Huskies last 4 games as a home favorite of 3.5-10.0.
Under is 5-1 in Huskies last 6 games overall.
Over is 9-2 in Huskies last 11 games as a home favorite.
Under is 4-1 in Huskies last 5 games on grass.
Under is 16-5 in Cyclones last 21 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Under is 16-5 in Cyclones last 21 games on grass.
Under is 9-3 in Cyclones last 12 games following a ATS win.
Under is 19-7 in Cyclones last 26 games overall.
Under is 11-5 in Cyclones last 16 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.

Head-to-Head Trends:
No Trends Available

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Boise State vs. Toledo
Point Spread: Boise State -20 Over/Under 59.5 (September 16th 2011)
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Bryan Leonard’s Friday ESPN Main Event
We’re back on Friday with a BEST BET in ESPN action as the Broncos of Boise State take on the Rockets of Toledo. As an Akron University graduate we are often referred as the “MAC Expert” in Las Vegas circles. We break this one down and provide you with a TERRIFIC WATCH & WIN OPPORTUNITY.

Fargo’s *CFB* FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS (EPIC 23-12 RUN)
Matt has opened the NCAA football season ON FIRE and he is a SIZZLING 5-1 YTD with his weeknight games! He continues the DOMINATION as he has a HUGE Winner for this Friday! His success on Friday is LEGENDARY as he is a PERFECT 2-0 this season and going back further he is a SPECTACULAR 23-12 ATS (65.7%) L35 NCAA Friday Reports! Do not even think about missing this!

ATS Trends:
Rockets are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 home games.
Rockets are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Rockets are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games in September.
Rockets are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Rockets are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games on fieldturf.
Broncos are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games in September.
Broncos are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as a road favorite.
Broncos are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a road favorite of 10.5 or greater.
Broncos are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. MAC.
Broncos are 20-7 ATS in their last 27 road games.

Over/Under Trends:
Under is 6-2 in Rockets last 8 games as a home underdog.
Over is 6-2 in Rockets last 8 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Over is 7-3 in Rockets last 10 games overall.
Over is 7-3 in Rockets last 10 games on fieldturf.
Under is 11-5 in Rockets last 16 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1-1 in Broncos last 7 games as a favorite.
Under is 4-1 in Broncos last 5 road games.
Under is 4-1-1 in Broncos last 6 non-conference games.
Under is 4-1 in Broncos last 5 games as a road favorite.
Under is 4-1 in Broncos last 5 games following a ATS win.

Head-to-Head Trends:
No Trends Available

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LSU vs. Mississippi State
Point Spread: LSU -3.5 Over/Under 49.5 (September 15th 2011)
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We’ve started the College Football Season in fine fashion covering 70% of our Late Phone Releases. Join us on Thursday as we add to a terrific start with the Big ESPN Showcase involving LSU & Mississippi State. This is a key match-up for two teams looking to climb the national rankings. We break it down and show you the real contender and the fake pretender.

Fargo’s **10** NCAA THURSDAY TOTAL OF THE MONTH
Matt is hitting a FANTASTIC 60% of his NCAA reports to start the season and he is releasing his FIRST Total of 2011! His weekday plays in football are nothing short of SPECTACULAR and that has been the case in CFB once again as Matt is a SIZZLING 5-1 (83.3%) with his weekday reports! His Thursday Total of the Month is READY TO ROLL! Watch and Win yet again with Fargo! Guaranteed!

ATS Trends:
Bulldogs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Bulldogs are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Bulldogs are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Bulldogs are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Bulldogs are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Tigers are 10-21-1 ATS in their last 32 conference games.
Tigers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as a favorite.
Tigers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
Tigers are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Tigers are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.

Over/Under Trends:
Under is 13-5-1 in Bulldogs last 19 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Bulldogs last 7 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.
Over is 9-4 in Bulldogs last 13 games as a home underdog of 3.5-10.0.
Under is 11-5 in Bulldogs last 16 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 33-16-1 in Bulldogs last 50 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 6-0 in Tigers last 6 games as a road favorite of 3.5-10.0.
Under is 5-1 in Tigers last 6 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 games in September.
Under is 12-3 in Tigers last 15 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.

Head-to-Head Trends:
Tigers are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 meetings in Mississippi State.
Over is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.
Tigers are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 meetings.
Favorite is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 meetings.

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Baseball Picks: September 13th 2011
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Pick: Yankees vs. Mariners Over 9
Two of the worst starters in the American League go at it Tuesday when the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners square off in Game 2 of this series. A.J. Burnett is 9-11 with a 5.27 ERA and 1.451 WHIP in 29 starts this season, while Charlie Furbush is 2-7 with a 6.25 ERA and 1.500 WHIP in nine starts. Both offenses are going to be licking their chops at the opportunity to face these starters. Burnett is 10-1 OVER (+9.1 Units) in road games vs teams who strand 6.9 or less runners on base per game over the last 2 seasons. Teams are averaging a combined 12.3 runs/game in this spot. The OVER is 9-2 in Yankees last 11 vs. American League West. The OVER is 5-0-1 in Burnett’s last 6 starts as a favorite. The OVER is 5-1-1 in Burnett’s last 7 road starts. The OVER is 7-1-1 in the last 9 meetings in this series, including 4-0-1 in the last 5 meetings in Seattle. Take the OVER 9 runs here. -Black Widow

Pick: Arizona Diamondbacks -117
Arizona is 32-12 this year when playing against a team with a losing record in the 2nd half of the season. Arizona has won 5 of their last 6 games overall to take an 8 1/2 game lead over San Francisco in the NL West. Arizona bullpen has a 3.47 ERA on the road this year. LA Dodgers are scoring only 3.4 runs per game at home this season. Ian Kennedy is having a great season with a 19-4 record and a 2.90 ERA overall this year. He is 10-2 with a 3.00 ERA on the road this season and 3-0 with a 1.25 ERA his last 3 starts. During his last 3 starts he has struck out 24 batters while walking only 2! Wow! Chad Billingsley has a 7.30 ERA his last 3 starts. He has allowed 24 hits in his last 12.3 innings pitched. Kennedy is 3-1 overall vs LA Dodgers in his career. We’ll recommend a small play on Arizona tonight! Thanks and good luck, Rocky Atkinson. Get more MLB baseball picks each day at Touthouse.com

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