Frank Sawyer of Hollywood Sports Reviewed

Take Under the Total in the game between the Boston Red Sox and the Houston Astros. Boston (114-56) took a commanding 3-1 lead in the ALCS last night with their 8-6 victory. The Red Sox have won five of their last six games — but they have played 31 of their last 52 games Under the Total after winning at least four of their last five games. Boston has also scored at least seven runs in their last three games — but they have then played 63 of their last 99 games Under the Total after scoring at least seven runs in three straight contests. Houston (107-62) has played five straight games Over the Total after last night’s results — but now is the time to zag off that zig as they have played 22 of their last 29 games Over the Total at home after playing at least five straight games Over the Total. And in their last 10 games after losing at least three straight games, the game finished Under the Total 8 times. Take the Under while listing both starting pitchers. Best of luck — Frank.

Frank Sawyer’s Hollywood Sports EASILY DELIVERED their 25* MLB AL Total of the Year last night with the Boston-Houston Over to further their 22 of 32 (69%) MLB Playoff run this postseason! Frank is now on a 14 of 19 (74%) MLB Playoff run with his highest-rated 25* plays which has furthered his 34 of 43 (79%) MLB Playoff 25* run going back to last season’s highly profitable postseason! Now Frank furthers his 19 of 26 (73%) MLB Playoff Run-Line mark with his 25* MLB AL Playoff Run-Line of the Year for tonight’s Boston-Houston Run-Line winner at 8:09 PM ET on TBS-TV! DO NOT MISS IT!

Frank Sawyer’s Hollywood Sports GOT THE BROOMS OUT FOR THE EIGHTH TIME in Prime Time this NFL season on Monday with San Francisco and the 49ers-Packers Over to further their SCORCHING 14 of 18 (78%) NFL run continued a 32 of 41 (78%) NFL pace since the start of Week Three while improving their 85 of 125 (68%) NFL longer-term mark! Frank EASILY DELIVERED his 25* NFL play with that San Fran-Green Bay Over to further his 15 of 19 (79%) NFL run with his highest-rated 25* plays — and now he UNLEASHES his 25* NFL Thursday Night Football Game of the Month for tonight’s Denver-Arizona ATS winner at 8:20 PM ET on Fox-TV! BANK on Frank!

Frank was a disappointing 1-2 in All-Sports on Wednesday (after watching everything go wrong for the Astros) — but they remain on a SCORCHING 39 of 54 (75%) run in All-Sports along with a 79 of 120 (67%) All-Sports run over the last twenty-six days! Frank begins Thursday on a 24 of 36 (66%) FOOTBALL TOTALS TEAR along with his reliable longer-term 55 of 85 (65%) Football Totals run which includes a 32 of 51 (63%) NFL Totals run Frank also enjoys a 51 of 72 (71%) NFL Prime-Time mark — and he looks for his NINTH PRIME-TIME SWEEP in the last fifteen NFL Prime Time games with tonight’s Denver-Arizona O/U winner at 8:20 PM ET on ESPN! KEEP THE BROOMS OUT — and BANK on Frank!

Frank is ON FIRE with a RED HOT 25 of 32 (78%) Football run which includes a NEAR PERFECT 7 of 8 (88%) CFB run since last Friday! Frank is on a 12 of 16 (75%) CFB HOT STREAK which has furthered his 21 of 31 (68%) CFB run — and now he furthers his 16 of 21 (76%) CFB Game of the Month/Year mark with his 25* CFB Thursday Night ESPNU Game of the Month for tonight’s Georgia State-Arkansas State ATS winner at 7:30 PM ET! WATCH & WIN — and DON’T MISS OUT!

At 7:30 PM ET on Thursday, we will be playing the Arkansas State Red Wolves (304) minus the points versus the Georgia State Panthers (303). THE SITUATION: Arkansas State (3-3) looks to bounce-back from their 35-9 loss at home to Appalachian State last Tuesday as a +10.5-point favorite. Georgia State (2-4) looks to rebound as well from a 37-20 loss at Troy back on October 4th as a 17-point underdog.

REASONS TO TAKE THE RED WOLVES MINUS THE POINTS: Arkansas State has lost two straight games after their benchmark loss to the Mountaineers last week which will likely cost them a shot at winning the Sun Belt Conference title. But don’t expect this Red Wolves team to close up shop on this season under fifth-year head coach Blake Anderson. His teams have bounced-back to cover the point spread in 9 of their last 10 home games after a loss. This team is playing better than record suggests — they are outgaining their opponents by +58.5 net YPG. Turnovers have been holding back this team as they are tied for 90th in the FBS by averaging -0.33 turnovers-per-game. It was a -3 net turnover margin that played a big role in their loss to Appalachian State last week. This remains a talented team led by senior quarterback Justice Hansen who leads an offense that is 23rd in the FBS by averaging 283.3 passing YPG. Hansen should have a big game against the inexperienced cornerbacks of the Panthers that are allowing opponents to average 247.3 passing YPG which is 98th in the FBS. The Red Wolves stay at home for this game where they are outgaining their visitors by +136.3 net YPG. Arkansas State has covered the point spread in 7 of their last 10 home games against teams with a losing record on the road. This team has also covered the point spread in 4 straight games played on a Thursday night — and they have covered the point spread in 7 of their last 8 games in the month of October. Furthermore, the Red Wolves are 37-18-1 ATS in their last 56 games in conference play. Georgia State is struggling on defense are they allowed 554 yards to the Trojans in their last game. The Panthers are 119th in the nation by allowing 491.5 total YPG. They are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 games after allowing at least 450 yards in their last game. Georgia State is also just 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games against conference opponents. This was a team that was 7-5 last season but all seven of their wins were against teams with a losing record — and those opponents had a combined record of 16-56. The Panthers returned only eleven starters from that team. This situation has the makings of a blowout when considering that Georgia State is being outscored by -11.9 PPG while being outgained by -125.8 net YPG. The Panthers stay on the road for their second straight game where they are winless in their three games while being outscored by -29.4 PPG. Georgia State is also being outgained by -241.6 total YPG away from home — and they are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on the road.

FINAL TAKE: This Arkansas State still has bowl game aspirations — and they remain one of the better teams in the Sun Belt despite their bad loss to Appalachian State last week. Expect them to expose this Georgia State team. 25* CFB Thursday Night ESPNU Game of the Month with the Arkansas State Red Wolves (304) minus the points versus the Georgia State Panthers (303). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:09 PM ET on Thursday, we will be playing the Houston Astros (956) minus the -1.5 Run-Line versus the Boston Red Sox (955) listing both starting pitchers Justin Verlander and David Price. THE SITUATION: Boston (114-56) was the beneficiary of a bad call from umpire Joe West last night which took away a home run in their 8-6 victory over the Astros in the fourth game of the American League Championship Series to take a 3-1 lead.

REASONS TO TAKE HOUSTON MINUS THE RUN-LINE: While the Red Sox led MLB with their remarkable 108 wins in the regular season, don’t sleep on the reigning World Series champions who quietly won 103 games. The Astros (107-62) led MLB with a +263 run differential which was swamped their +196 run differential last year. Their +459 run differential over the last two regular seasons is the best two-year run in MLB since the ’98-99 Yankees. Who knows how many more wins Houston would have accrued in the regular season if not for the injuries to Jose Altuve, Carlos Correia, and George Springer? They have dugs themselves a big hole in this series — but I do expect them to take extend this series to a sixth game back in Boston on Saturday. The Astros have won 7 of their last 9 games after a loss — and they have won 7 of their last 10 games after allowing at least five runs in their last game. This team has also won 9 of their last 13 games when playing with triple revenge against their opponent. Houston has now played six straight Overs after last night’s high-scoring affair. Not only have the Astros won 36 of their last 49 games after playing at least three straight Overs but they have also won 4 of their last 5 games after playing at least five straight Overs. They remain at home for perhaps the last time this season. They have still won 13 of their last 18 games at home while also winning 10 of their last 13 home games in the playoffs. They give the ball to Verlander who was 16-9 with a 2.52 ERA and a 0.90 WHIP in thirty-four regular season starts. The right-hander was even better at home where he had a 0.84 WHIP with an opponent’s batting average of .193 in nineteen starts. Houston has won 4 straight games at home with Verlander making the start. Verlander has been outstanding for the Astros in the playoffs where he owns a 6-1 record with a 2.43 ERA and a 0.85 WHIP in 48 innings while striking out 51 batters. Houston has won 6 of their last 7 games in the playoffs with Verlander on the mound — and his teams have won 4 of their last 5 games when he is making the start in a game where his team faces potential elimination in the playoffs. Boston has scored eight runs in two straight games — but they have then lost 18 of their last 31 games after scoring at least eight runs in two straight games. The Red Sox have also lost 3 of their last 4 games on the road as a big underdog priced in the +175 to +250 price range. Manager Dave Roberts has little choice to counter with Price tonight despite having him warm up in the bullpen in both the 8th and 9th innings to potentially relieve a very shaky Craig Kimbrel last night. Price is already pitching on three days rest for this start — so this is far from optimal conditions for the left-hander. For the season, Price was 16-7 with a 3.58 ERA and a 1.14 WHIP — but he saw his ERA and WHIP rise to 4.31 and 1.22 marks in four starts on the road during the regular season. Price has a well-documented history of struggles in the playoffs. For his career, he has a 2-3 record in the playoffs with a 5.42 ERA with a 1.29 WHIP in 79 2/3 innings. In this postseason, Price is 0-1 with a 9.95 ERA with a 2.21 WHIP in two starts. His teams have lost 10 of their last 11 games that he is making the start in the playoffs. He faces an angry Astros team that has won 12 of their last 16 games against left-handed starting pitchers.

FINAL TAKE: With the Astros a money-line favorite priced above my -150 threshold, I am only considering a Run-Line play for this situation. With Verlander on the hill and this Boston team already satisfied that they will be returning home to Fenway Park with the opportunity to win this series with just one more victory, I expect Houston to secure the victory by more than one run. 25* MLB American League Playoff Run-Line of the Year with the Houston Astros (956) minus the -1.5 Run-Line versus the Boston Red Sox (955) listing both starting pitchers Justin Verlander and David Price. Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:20 PM ET on Thursday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Denver Broncos (301) and the Arizona Cardinals (302). THE SITUATION: Arizona (1-5) looks to bounce-back from their 27-17 loss at Minnesota last Sunday as a 10-point underdog. Denver (2-4) has lost four straight games after their 23-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday as a 7-point underdog.

REASONS TO TAKE UNDER THE TOTAL: The Broncos have played 5 of their last 7 games Under the Total after a loss at home. They surrendered 444 yards to the Rams in their loss on Sunday — but they have then played 4 straight games Under the Total after allowing at least 350 yards in their last game. Now they go back on the road where they have 7 of their last 10 games Under the Total against teams with a losing record at home. Denver has also played 5 of their last 7 road games Under the Total as the favorite — and they have played 9 of their last 11 games Under the Total against teams with a losing record overall. The Broncos are scoring just 15 PPG away from home this season — and they are dealing with some tough injuries on their offensive line with left guard Ron Leary out the season with an Achilles injury and right tackle Jared Veldheer declared out tonight with a knee. Furthermore, Denver has played 9 of their last 12 games Under the Total in the month of October. Arizona has played 6 of their last 7 games Under the Total after a straight-up loss. The Cardinals are also dealing with attrition on their offensive line with center A.Q. Shipley out the season with an ACL tear and both right guard Justin Pugh and left guard Mike Iupati out with injuries. These losses will make things even more difficult for an offense that is last in the NFL by averaging 220.3 total YPG while ranking second-to-last by scoring only 13.1 PPG. Arizona did allow 411 yards last week to the Vikings — but they have then played 5 of their last 7 games Under the Total after allowing at least 350 yards in their last game. The Cardinals return home where they have played 19 of their last 26 games Under the Total after a straight-up loss — and this includes them playing five of their last six home games Under the Total against teams with a losing record on the road.

FINAL TAKE: With both these teams struggling to move the football behind banged-up offensive lines, points will be hard to come by for both teams tonight. 10* NFL Denver-Arizona Fox-TV O/U Special with Under the Total in the game between the Denver Broncos (301) and the Arizona Cardinals (302). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:20 PM ET on Thursday, we will be playing the Arizona Cardinals (302) plus the point(s) versus the Denver Broncos (301). THE SITUATION: Arizona (1-5) looks to bounce-back from their 27-17 loss at Minnesota last Sunday as a 10-point underdog. Denver (2-4) has lost four straight games after their 23-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday as a 7-point underdog.

REASONS TO TAKE THE CARDINALS PLUS THE POINTS: Arizona should play better in this game as they have covered the point spread in 6 of their last 8 games after a straight-up win — and they have covered the point spread in 6 of their last 8 games after a point spread victory. After playing their last two games on the road, the Cardinals return home where rookie quarterback Josh Rosen will be making his first start in front of the home fans. Rosen helps this offense because he has a better arm than Bradford which allows him the Arizona offense to design route schemes where the former UCLA star can hit tight windows. His pocket awareness also will help with their depleted offensive line. The Cardinals have covered the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games at home — and they have covered the point spread in 4 straight home games against teams with a losing record on the road. Additionally, Arizona is 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games against teams with a losing record. Denver is reeling with second-year head coach Vance Joseph on the hot seat after their encouraging 2-0 start and Broncos’ fans already clamoring for Chad Kelly to replace the struggling Case Keenum who has already thrown 8 interceptions to just 7 touchdown passes. But the Broncos have failed to cover the point spread in 10 of their last 12 games after a straight-up loss — and they are 1-6-2 ATS in their last 9 games after a point spread setback. Denver’s once strong defense has fallen apart as they rank 27th in the league by allowing 407.3 total YPG. It is the run defense that has let the Broncos down as they have allowed a whopping 225.7 rushing YPG over their last three contests with opposing rushers averaging 7.6 Yards-Per-Carry. This could be the breakout game for the Cardinals running back David Johnson who hopes to reimagine his form from 2015 where he generated 2118 yards from scrimmage before seeing his last two seasons derailed by injury. The Broncos are last in the NFL by allowing 161.3 rushing YPG. They gave 270 rushing yards last week to the Rams en route to surrendering 444 yards overall — and they are 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 games after allowing at least 350 yards in their last game. To compound matters, the Broncos are dealing with a host of injuries including their spark-plug outside linebacker Shane Ray who has been declared out for this game with a knee. This team is also dealing with attrition on their offensive line with right tackle Jared Veldheer declared out tonight and left guard Ron Leary already on IR. Now Denver goes on the road on a short week where they have failed to cover the point spread in 13 of their last 16 games. The Broncos have also failed to cover the point spread in 8 of their last 10 games against teams with a losing record.

FINAL TAKE: These Thursday games are a test of a team’s character and a litmus test regarding the health of a team’s culture. These are two teams moving in opposite directions. Denver is in free-fall with injuries robbing Joseph of the opportunity to save his job. Arizona went through this last year but still managed to eke out an 8-8 season. Despite winning only one game so far this season, there is a sense of optimism with the Cardinals having gone younger after having the oldest roster in the league last year. Rosen and first-year head coach Steve Wilks offer this team hope which can be validated by the team earning their first win at home this season. 25* NFL Thursday Night Football Game of the Month with the Arizona Cardinals (302) plus the point(s) versus the Denver Broncos (301). Best of luck for us — Frank.