FREE CA$H WEEKEND........

This is one of the few times when there is money for the taking, in the form of sporting handicapping this weekend. Starting with the American League Championship Series tonight, there is no shortage of money making opportunities. During times like these, it is important to devise a gameplan and adhere to the tenets of sports handicapping. Most importantly, stick to the core group of games that you (or I) have selected and avoid the "Crackhead" bets that come in the form of: second half bets, drunk dialing bets, ten team parlays,etc.

Yankees-145 over the Rangers. The value lean suggests taking a shot with Texas lefty CJ Wilson. However, with the line begging you to take the Rangers, I will eschew the shortcomings of the common man and back the Yankees and CC Sabathia. Statistical analysis is overwhelming and the Yankees lineup appears to have hit their collective stride. While Wilson could give Yankee hitters early trouble, I expect Sabathia to shut down the Rangers long enough for the Yankees offense to find its groove.

Without devulging my mathmatical analysis, I will release my situational angle which served me well in the first round matchup between the Yankees and Twins. With the Series line Yankees -180, I would prefer to risk 145 on their ace in tonight's game one. If the Yankees lose with Sabathia on the hill, they will have the unenviable task of having to win game two in Texas, with Cliff Lee awaiting them in game three. The easiest way to play this series is through tonights game. Yankees -145 over the Rangers.

College Football Releases

Michigan State -7 over Illinois. Trap game avoided with big win by the Illini last week.

Texas A&M -3 over Missouri. My Model has Texas A&M favored by 8.5 points.