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NFL Picks

Dallas Cowboys logo DAL @ Detroit Lions logo DET Dec 04 | 8:15 PM ET
MoneyLine
Dallas Cowboys logo DAL (+152)
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Pick made: 9 hours ago
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Mike Spector
Author

After ranking 12th in Pass Block Win Rate, ninth in sack rate, and 17th in average time to sack last year, Detroit’s numbers have plummeted to 30th, 15th, and 32nd, respectively, this season.

Meanwhile, Dallas is riding high after winning consecutive games against both of last year’s Super Bowl participants. Its improving defense is a big reason for its recent success. 

The Cowboys allowed a 65 Total QBR, 143.0 rush yards per game, and a 53% third down percentage through the first nine games. But over the last three, those numbers have improved to a 47 Total QBR, 69.7 rushing yards per game, and a 35% third down percentage allowed.

 

Total
Dallas Cowboys logo Detroit Lions logo o53.5 (-120)
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Pick made: yesterday
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Dustin Saracini
Senior Analyst

The math is simple here - two of the best offenses in football, playing in a dome, against middling scoring defenses. Look for Prescott and Goff to have a field day here, with little to no punting.

Pittsburgh Steelers logo PIT @ Baltimore Ravens logo BAL Dec 07 | 1:00 PM ET
Spread
Baltimore Ravens logo BAL -5.5 (-112)
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Pick made: yesterday
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Dustin Saracini
Senior Analyst

Is Baltimore fraudulent? Here's where we'll find out. The Steelers just got spanked by the Bills, and the Ravens lost by 18 to the lowly Bengals. Give me Lamar here.

Spread
Baltimore Ravens logo BAL -6.5 (-110)
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Pick made: yesterday
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C Jackson Cowart
Senior Publishing Editor

Arguably the NFL's best rivalry loses a little luster this year with Aaron Rodgers facing injury concerns and the Ravens coming off an ugly home loss on Thursday night. I expect the mini-bye to help Baltimore get right and get after a familiar and vulnerable foe in a must-win game to stay atop the AFC North.

NCAAF Picks

Troy Trojans logo TROY @ James Madison Dukes logo JMU Dec 05 | 7:00 PM ET
Spread
James Madison Dukes logo JMU -22.5 (-115)
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Pick made: 5 hours ago
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Rob Paul
Publishing Editor

Troy has struggled against quality G6 opponents, losing blowouts to both Memphis and Old Dominion. James Madison is the second-highest ranked G6 team by SP+ (No. 24), and the average margin of victory in Sun Belt play is 42.5 to 15.1. 

Spread
Troy Trojans logo TROY +22.5 (-110)
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Pick made: yesterday
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Philip Wood
Author

Troy has held 10 of its 12 opponents, including Clemson and Memphis, to fewer than 30 points. James Madison has won just one of its seven games where it scored 35 or fewer by more than 20.

Kennesaw State Owls logo KENN @ Jacksonville State Gamecocks logo JVST Dec 05 | 7:00 PM ET
Spread
Kennesaw State Owls logo KENN -2.5 (-110)
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Pick made: 5 hours ago
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Rob Paul
Publishing Editor

Jacksonville State is No. 86 in EPA per dropback, and Kennesaw State should be able to lock in on stopping running back Cam Cook. Kennesaw State's offense is dynamic with Amari Odom at QB, and should expose a Gamecocks team that's No. 113 in defensive SP+.

Spread
Jacksonville State Gamecocks logo JVST -1.5 (-103)
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Pick made: yesterday
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Philip Wood
Author

Jacksonville State has the third-best rushing attack in the nation, and Kennesaw State is allowing 172.6 rushing yards per game. The first time these two teams met, Jacksonville State ran for 252 yards in a 35-26 win.

NBA Picks

Memphis Grizzlies logo MEM @ San Antonio Spurs logo SA Dec 02 | 8:00 PM ET
Points and Rebounds
Jaren Jackson Jr. logo Jaren Jackson Jr. u27.5 Points and Rebounds (-113)
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Pick made: 4 hours ago
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Liam Fox
Publishing Editor

This total is far too high for Jaren Jackson Jr. when you look at his total body of work, as well as his recent output.

Jackson has only gone Over this total once across his last five appearances and is averaging 23.5 points + rebounds per game this season, the two-time All-Star's lowest mark since 2021-22. And I'm not scared off by the Spurs playing without Wembanyama, given that Jackson totaled 24 points + rebounds versus a Wemby-less San Antonio just a few weeks ago.

Total Points, Rebounds, and Assists
Dylan Harper logo Dylan Harper o17.5 Total Points, Rebounds, and Assists (-104)
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Pick made: 4 hours ago
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Liam Fox
Publishing Editor

Dylan Harper is still shaking off the cobwebs of his calf injury, but the 2025 second overall pick showed some pop with a 17-point scoring performance against the Timberwolves on Sunday.

With Stephon Castle out, Harper is going to continue to get plenty of looks with the ball in his hands. Back the rookie to go Over this combo prop total as he grows into an elevated role.

Minnesota Timberwolves logo MIN @ New Orleans Pelicans logo NO Dec 02 | 8:00 PM ET
Total Assists
Anthony Edwards logo Anthony Edwards o4.5 Total Assists (-104)
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Pick made: 9 hours ago

Anthony Edwards has shown more playmaking promise in recent games. He's recorded at least five assists in three consecutive contests. He's dished 19 potential dimes over the past two outings.

NHL Picks

Boston Bruins logo BOS @ Detroit Red Wings logo DET Dec 02 | 7:00 PM ET
Goals Scored
Morgan Geekie logo Morgan Geekie o0.5 Goals Scored (+165)
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Pick made: 10 hours ago
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Liam Fox
Publishing Editor

Geekie has scored against just about everybody this season. He's tied for the league lead with 20 goals, including scoring at least one in five of his previous six appearances.

Geekie also just scored the Bruins' only two goals in the shootout win over the Red Wings over the weekend, Boston's lone head-to-head meeting with Detroit before tonight's matchup.

Tampa Bay Lightning logo TB @ New York Islanders logo NYI Dec 02 | 7:00 PM ET
Goals Scored
Brandon Hagel logo Brandon Hagel o0.5 Goals Scored (+170)
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Pick made: 11 hours ago
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Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor

It's no surprise that Hagel's current sizzling-hot streak coincides with Kucherov's. The linemates are running roughshod over every opponent, with Hagel on a five-game goal-scoring streak. He has eight in that span, which includes three two-goal performances. 

Points 1.5 - FT
Nikita Kucherov logo Nikita Kucherov o1.5 Points 1.5 - FT (+145)
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Pick made: 11 hours ago
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Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor

He has 13 points in a five-game multi-point run. Kucherov has also been prolific against the New York Islanders, with four multi-point games in the previous five meetings. He has 12 points in that fruitful stretch. 

NCAAB Picks

Iowa Hawkeyes logo IOWA @ Michigan State Spartans logo MSU Dec 02 | 7:00 PM ET
Total
Iowa Hawkeyes logo Michigan State Spartans logo u136.5 (-115)
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Pick made: 23 hours ago
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Mike Spector
Author

No team has proven it can be successful in a half-court setting against Michigan State. But unfortunately that is the only way Iowa knows how to play, as it ranks in the bottom 10 in the country in adjusted tempo. 

 

Florida Gators logo FLA @ Duke Blue Devils logo DUKE Dec 02 | 7:30 PM ET
Total
Florida Gators logo Duke Blue Devils logo u156.5 (-115)
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Pick made: 22 hours ago
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Mike Spector
Author

In TCU’s upset of Florida last week, the Gators had their lowest rim rate of the season to date, but still only managed just 80 points despite their catch-and-shoot and unguarded catch-and-shoot rates being their second-highest of the season.

On Duke’s side, there is likely to be optimism in it scoring 1.14 points per possession against Arkansas in its latest win. But the metrics showed the Blue Devils should have been better off offensively. 

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TeamMoneyline Odds
Knicks–250
Nets+400
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