Tim Michael

T.M. Selection: K-State/UMKC UNDER (8* TOTAL BANKROLL BUILDER).

It's the Roos vs. the Wildcats from Bramlage Coliseum on Monday and in my opinion, this one is going to fall well under once it's all said and done. The Roos are 2-1. They average 103 points and allow 67.7. However, their early competition has been all sub-division teams and now it faces its first true test of the year. K-State is desperate to break an 0-2 slide to open the year. The Wildcats have averaged 64 points and allowed 78 over those setbacks. That said, note that they've seen the total go under in eight of their last 11 after back-to-back SU/ATS losses. I'm banking on a "chess match," rather than a run and gun "shootout;" this number is a little high!

T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY.

T.M. Selection: Mississippi State (10* GAME OF THE WEEK).

The Bobcats have won two double-digit games, but that was against lesser competition. Now they face their stiffest test of the young season and suffice it to say, I expect them to stumble here. Mississippi State won't be taking anything for granted either, as it's lost back-to-back games, falling to both Clemson and Liberty by an identical 11 points. Texas State won't be rolling over, and it's a deep team, but the Bulldogs are 7-2 ATS in their last nine after back-to-back SU/ATS losses. Mississippi State is much bigger and talented and I look for it to take out its frustrations on its Sun Belt opponent tonight; lay the points!

T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY.

T.M. Selection: Seahawks (10* MADNE$$).

Seattle comes in off a big win over Arizona and I think it'll keep the foot on the gas here in Prime Time in this favorable matchup. Both the Cardinals and the Rams lost yesterday, so with a win today, the Hawks will have a firm grasp on the log-jammed NFC West. Seattle's defense has looked dramatically better of late, last week it held the Cardinals to just 314 yards. The Eagles come in off a 22-17 loss to Cleveland, their second straight setback. Philadelphia is now on the ropes. Who is getting the start today for the Eagles? Whether it's the rookie or Wentz, I can't see either keeping pace with Russell Wilson and this Hawks' offense which has averaged over 31.0 PPG this year. Note as well that Philly is just 3-7 ATS in its last ten at home, while Seattle is 11-4-1 ATS in its last 16 Monday Night Football contests; lay the points!

T.M. Prediction: 31-19 Seattle.