20* No-Brainer on NC State -4.5

The Wolpack are out for revenge against the South Carolina Gamecocks tonight, a team that whipped them 34-0 in last year's opener. some major things have changed since then, the first being South Carolina's defense, which was an excellent squad last year, but who lost 5 key members from that team. SC also lost 6 starters from their offense, which was already one of the worst in the conference a year ago. The big change for NC State has been the emergence of quarterback Russell Wilson, who was stellar as a freshman, throwing for 1,955 yards, 17 TD, and 1 INT, leading the ACC in pass efficiency and total offense. With a year under his belt, things are looking up for the Wolpack, and it starts tonight with a big victory over South Carolina in the Georgia Dome.

15* on Oregon +3

Boise State has been difficult to beat at home in recent years, but they are far from unbeatable. This Oregon team has what it takes offensively to keep up with Boise on the smurf turf. Revenge will be the word of the day for the Ducks, who lost at home to the Broncos 37-32 last season. One thing to keep in mind about that game is that the Ducks were playing their 3rd-string quarterback at the time. This time around they will be well-prepared and should again be able to move the ball against this defense. Most of the money has come in on the Ducks over the past few days, but with good reason. This is a team that could easily win this game outright.

15* on Cincinnati Bengals -3

15* on Cleveland Browns +2.5

15* on Oakland Raiders +3

15* on LA Dodgers -1.5 +101

Take the Dodgers on the run line tonight with Arizona starter Billy Buckner struggling as much as any pitcher in the Majors right now. Over his last three starts, Buckner is 0-3 with a 12.79 ERA and 2.13 WHIP. Offensively the Dodgers already have a huge edge, so when you throw in a struggling starter for Arizona you get a solid run line play for Thursday night in LA.