Jim Feist

 College football week 3 action kicks off under the lights tonight as Arizona State takes on Texas State in a non-conference clash. Arizona State's tough scheduling disadvantage will work against them here on Thursday night. Arizona State is coming off a short week after a grueling win over Mississippi State, giving Texas State a potential edge at home. The line has gravitated toward that as this is now a pick'em game. As for me, I'm looking at taking the UNDER here tonight. Both teams should focus on their ground attack and with ASU coming off that short week after a tough win they won't be looking to run and gun here tonight. Your free play is on the UNDER.

 The Cleveland Guardians can't relax too much in the AL Central race. They lead 2nd place Kansas City by just 4.5 games as we enter the finals stretch of the regular season. The Guardians have won three straight and are 7-3 their last 10 games. The Tampa Bay Rays have to start thinking of next season. They are 13 games back in the AL East race and seven back in the Wild Card race with six other teams in front of them. The Rays will start Ryan Pepiot today who has had a decent season with a 8-6 record and 3.66 ERA. He's also allowed two runs or fewer in three of his last five starts, three runs in another and five runs in the fifth. Gavin Williams has struggled for the Guardians to a 3-8 record and 5.25 ERA. He had a terrible out last time out, going 2/3 of an inning vs the Dodgers and allowing five runs on just two hits. However, the start before that was very good, seven strong innings of one hit baseball and one run allowed. So we know he has the ability to shut down opponents. I'll have to take the Guardians here today even though Williams has struggled at time. Your AL Game of the Week is on the Guardians.

The Thursday Night Football matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins is shaping up to be a pivotal AFC East battle. Both teams come into this Week 2 game with 1-0 records, making it an early yet important contest in the divisional race. Josh Allen has been a consistent force against the Dolphins, boasting a 10-2 record in his career against Miami. In these games, Buffalo has averaged an impressive 32.9 points per game. Allen's performance will be key, especially after his two-touchdown game in Week 1?. The Dolphins have one of the fastest offenses in the league, led by Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. Hill, in particular, had a huge game in Week 1, taking an 80-yard pass for a touchdown and racking up over 130 yards. Expect Miami to lean on their passing attack against a Bills defense that is now healthier compared to their matchups last year?. The Bills are entering this game healthier than they’ve been in a long time. Key defenders like Tre'Davious White and Jordan Poyer are back, and Buffalo will look to contain Miami's high-flying offense. The Bills' defense will also be looking to exploit some possible running back absences for Miami, as injuries have hit the Dolphins' backfield. The Bills' experience and past success against Miami, combined with a healthier defensive unit, have me on the Bills in this game on Thursday night. Play Buffalo.

Bonus Prop Play: Josh Allen to Score anytime TD : YES

Thursday Night College football under the lights has one matchup and that has Arizona State taking on Texas State as week 3 of the college season kicks off.  Both teams have started the season strong, both going 2-0 to start, but there are key elements to watch. Arizona State is coming off a tight 30-23 win over Mississippi State, where they dominated the first half but struggled to maintain their momentum in the second half. Their offense has been driven by a potent rushing attack, especially with running back Cameron Skattebo, who has rushed for 311 yards in two games. However, the Sun Devils' passing game has been inconsistent, with quarterback Sam Leavitt completing only 57% of his passes. Arizona State will need to establish a more balanced attack to secure a win on the road. Their defense, while solid overall, has been shaky in the red zone, allowing opponents to score on every trip?. Texas State, on the other hand, has impressed so far, notably in their dominant 49-10 victory over UTSA. Quarterback Jordan McCloud has been efficient, throwing for 547 yards and five touchdowns over two games. The Bobcats have shown they can both run and pass effectively, which will be crucial against Arizona State's defense. However, Texas State's defense will need to step up, especially against Arizona State's formidable rushing game. While this looks to be a very competitive contest, I believe they have the wrong favorite in this contest as Texas State at home should be the slight chalk. I like the way Texas State has looked thus far and the home crowd will give them a big shot in this nationally televised contest. Play Texas State.