Jimmy Adams

THE PLAY: 1H New York Yankees -105 C Schmidt (RHP) Must Start

Clarke Schmidt continues to prove what an asset he is to the Yankees’ rotation. Since coming back from injury, he’s allowed just 2 runs over as many starts. Schmidt is as consistent as it gets, allowing 2 runs or fewer in 6 consecutive outings going back to before he was injured and he hasn’t given up more than 3 runs all season. Winners of 6 of 7, the Yankees still have plenty to play for despite clinching a playoff spot. Logan Gilbert has been alternating good and bad outings and doesn’t enter in great form. Too many blown saves from New York to play the full game, but Schmidt is someone we can count on to keep the Mariners’ lineup in check. Take the Yankees F5. 

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.