Sports Handicapper Frank Sawyer's Picks & Predictions

Take Under the Total in the game between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees listing both starting pitchers Charlie Morton and C.C. Sabathia. Houston (106-62) secured a 2-0 lead in this series on Saturday with their second straight 2-1 victory over the Yankees. The Astros have then played 4 of their last 5 games Under the Total after scoring two runs or less in their last game. Houston has also played 4 of their last 5 games Under the Total with Morton on the mound facing a team with a winning record. New York (95-75) has played 15 of their last 21 games Under the Total after a loss. The Yankees have also seen the Under go 3-0-1 after an off day. Take the Under while listing both starting pitchers. Best of luck — Frank.

Frank Sawyer’s Hollywood Sports begins Monday on a RED HOT 23 of 35 (66%) MLB run this season which is RIGHT IN LINE with his 27 of 41 (66%) MLB Playoff mark going back to last year’s Playoffs! Now Frank tests his SCORCHING 10 of 12 (83%) run with his highest-rated 25* MLB plays by UNLEASHING his 25* MLB American League Game of the Year for Game Three of the Astros-Yankees’ money-line winner on Fox Sports 1! DO NOT MISS OUT!

Frank DELIVERED his 25* AFC Underdog of the Month yesterday on the Steelers who PULLED THE UPSET over Kansas City to help further hisRED HOT 38 of 55 (69%) NFL run that has furthered a SENSATIONAL 67% NFL MARK over his last 83 NFL plays (56-27)! Now Frank RAISES THE STAKES with by testing his 12 of 18 (67%) NFL TOTALS TEAR with his 25* AFC South Total of the Year for Monday Night Football! Frank also tests his 19 of 27 (70%) NFL Side run with the Colts-Titans' ATS winner! DON’T MISS IT!

At 3:00 PM ET on Monday, we will be playing Leicester City (86923) minus the -0.5 goal-line versus West Bromwich Albion (86924). Leicester City (1-2-4) needs three points this afternoon after finding themselves in relegation land with just 5 points so far this campaign — placing them in 18th place. But a brutal schedule has played a large part of this slow start — and this offers us nice value now. The Foxes have four of the top (projected) six teams in the league with matches against Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United. Those account for all four of their losses. They defeated Brighton at home by a convincing 2-0 score — and they gathered points in two road matches at Huddersfield and at Bournemouth. Considering that, their record is just about what you would expect. They have played well against the elite teams in the English Premier League — and stealing a win on the road against one of those two lesser teams would have been nice. But now the 2015-16 EPL Champions have the opportunity to take care of business at home against a team they are better than. A concern was whether Jamie Vardy would be fit for this match after a hip injury kept him out of England’s World Cup Qualifying play over the early October break — but he is set to take the pitch this afternoon. Now playing in just their fourth home match this season, look for the Foxes to earn the win and pull themselves up the standings.

West Brom (2-3-2) opened the season with two straight victories — but after their 2-2 draw with Watford back on September 30th, they have managed just 3 points over their last five matches. The Baggies have also benefited from a soft early schedule that had them face only one top-six (projected) opponent in Arsenal who they lost by a 2-0 result. This is just West Brom’s four match away from home this season after defeating Bournemouth early and losing at Brighton by a 3-1 score. That loss to one of the promoted teams in Brighton is a likely a harbinger for this contest. The Baggies have scored only six goals this season — so falling behind early will spell big trouble for them. Look for Leicester City to expose West Brom this afternoon. 25* EPL Monday Afternoon NBC-Sports Match of the Month with the Leicester City (86923) minus the -0.5 goal-line versus West Bromwich Albion (86924). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:08 PM ET on Monday, we will be playing the money-line on the New York Yankees (910) versus the Houston Astros (909) listing both starting pitchers C.C. Sabathia and Charlie Morton. New York (95-75) returns home to the Bronx in a desperate situation down 0-2 in this series after their 2-1 loss to the Astros on Saturday. The Yankees have rebounded to win 18 of their last 24 games after a loss — and they have won 13 of their last 18 games after scoring two runs or less in their last game. And while New York has now lost four straight games to the Astros going back to the regular season, they have then won 22 of their last 33 games when playing with at least double-revenge against their opponents. Being back in Yankee Stadium with their energetic crowd will help. New York has won 40 of their last 57 home games against teams with a winning percentage over 60% on the road. The Yankees have also won 24 of their last 32 home games with the Total set in the 8 to 8.5 range. They have the right starting pitcher on the mound tonight in Sabathia with which they have won 10 of the last 12 games when needing to stop a losing streak. Sabathia is 14-5 with a 3.69 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP this season — and he has been more effective at home where he has a 1.23 WHIP and .243 opponent’s batting average in thirteen regular season starts as compared to his 1.32 WHIP and .248 opponent’s batting average in fourteen regular season starts on the road. The Yankees ave won 13 of their last 16 home games with Sabathia on the mound.

Houston (106-62) is a franchise that has still lost 5 of their last 7 games in the Championship Series — so they may begin to feel the pressure of the moment as they get closer to reaching the World Series. They counter with Charlie Morton who is 14-7 with a 3.62 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP this season. The right-hander has not been as effective on the road where he has a 4.17 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and .247 WHIP in nine regular season starts as compared to his 3.34 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and .217 opponent’s batting average in sixteen starts at home. He faces a New York team that clobbers the ball at home. The Yankees are scorn 5.6 Runs-Per-Game at home with a .265 batting average along with a .342 On-Base Percentage and .803 OPS. Additionally, New York has won 19 of their last 26 games against right-handed starting pitchers. Finally, if this game goes to the bullpens, the Yankees should have the edge. The Astros’ pen has a 4.64 ERA with a 1.22 WHIP over their last seven games while the Yankees have a 2.39 ERA with a 0.95 WHIP over their last seven. 25* MLB American League Game of the Year with the money-line on the New York Yankees (910) versus the Houston Astros (909) listing both starting pitchers C.C. Sabathia and Charlie Morton. Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:30 PM ET on Sunday, we will be playing the Tennessee Titans (276) minus the points versus the Indianapolis Colts (275). Tennessee (2-3) entered the season with very high expectations. This team flashed their potential earlier this season with a 21-point win on the road against Jacksonville before defeating one of the blue blood franchises of the NFC in the Seattle Seahawks. But an injury to QB Marcus Mariota slowed this team down and was a significant factor in their 16-10 loss at Miami last week. Veteran Matt Cassel lacks the mobility under center that this offense requires to hum as he completed 21 of 32 passes but for only 141 yards. The good news for the Titans is that Mariota is likely to be under center tonight having passed the hurdle of head coach Mike Mularkey that he will be mobile enough to have success tonight. Tennessee needs to secure a win tonight against a divisional rival to snap a two-game losing streak where they have scored only 14 and 10 points — but they have covered the point spread in 13 of their last 20 games after scoring 14 points or less in their last two games. Furthermore, the Titans have covered the point spread in 11 of their last 16 games on Monday Night Football.

Indianapolis (2-3) has won two of their last three games with their 26-23 win in overtime over the 49ers last week as a 1-point favorite. The Colts have then failed to cover the point spread in 5 straight games after a straight-up win. Indy has also failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games after a point spread victory. QB Jacoby Brissett played his best game as a professional by completing 22 of 34 passes for 314 yards — but the Colts are just 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 games after passing for at least 250 yards in their last game. But the Indy defense did give up 402 yards to the San Francisco offense — and they have then failed to cover the point spread in 6 straight games after allowing at least 400 yards in their last contest. 10* NFL Indianapolis-Tennessee ESPN Special with the Tennessee Titans (276) minus the points versus the Indianapolis Colts (275). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:30 PM ET on Sunday, we will be playing Over the Total in the game between the Indianapolis Colts (275) and the Tennessee Titans (276). Indianapolis (2-3) has won two of their last three games with their 26-23 win in overtime over San Francisco last week. The Colts have found an answer at QB during the continued absence of Andrew Luck with Jacoby Brissett who was always an intriguing prospect when initially drafted in the 3rd round by the Patriots after a good career at NC State. Brissett completed 22 of 34 passes for 314 yards with a TD while adding another 14 yards with a TD on the ground. By giving the Colts a credible passing attack, the running game has thrived as well behind age-less wonder Frank Gore and Marlon Mack. Indy ran the ball 35 times for 159 yards in their win over the 49ers — and they have then played 5 straight games Over the Total after rushing for at least 150 yards in their last game. But defense has been a problem for this team. Brain Hoyer passed for 336 yards against them — and they have played 7 of their last 10 games Over the Total after allowing at least 300 passing yards in their last game. The Colts are allowing 408 YPG over their last three games — and they have then played 9 of their last 13 games Over the Total after allowing at least 400 YPG over their last three games. Moving forward, Indianapolis has played 12 of their last 13 games Over the Total when playing on grass. The Colts have also played 7 of their last 9 games Over the Total against teams with a losing record. Furthermore, Indianapolis has played 25 of their last 34 games on the road — and they have 19 of their last 25 road games Over the Total as an underdog getting 7.5 to 10 points. And in their last 7 games played in the month of October, Indy has played 6 of these games Over the Total.

Tennessee (2-3) looks to get their offense going after managing just 188 yards in a 16-10 loss at Miami last week. The Titans have then seen the Over go 10-4-1 in their last 15 games after a straight-up loss. And while the Tennessee defense held the Dolphins to just 178 yards, they have then played 5 of their last 6 games Over the Total after not allowing more than 250 yards in their last game. The team will be jump-started on offense with the return of Marcus Mariota under center. The offense was just not the same with Matt Cassel at QB who lacks the mobility that is needed to work in this Mike Mularkey system. Tennessee returns home where the Over is 35-13-1 in their last 49 home games against teams with a losing record. The Over is also 10-2-1 in the Titans last 13 games against teams with a losing record. 25* NFL AFC South Total of the Year with Over the Total in the game between the Indianapolis Colts (275) and the Tennessee Titans (276). Best of luck for us — Frank.