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Baltimore Ravens logo BAL @ Miami Dolphins logo MIA Oct 30 | 8:15 PM ET
Rushing Yards
De'Von Achane logo De'Von Achane o63.5 Rushing Yards (-114)
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Pick made: 7 hours ago
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Dustin Saracini
Senior Analyst

Baltimore is giving up 128 yards per game on the ground - it owns one of the worst rushing defenses in the NFL. Achane has gone over 60 rushing yards in five of six games, punctuated by a 16-carry, 128-yard, two-touchdown score against the Chargers. This is a disrespectful number for him.

Total
Baltimore Ravens logo Miami Dolphins logo o49.5 (-114)
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Pick made: yesterday
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Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor

The Ravens averaged 37 points per game in the first three weeks with a healthy Jackson before the wheels fell off at Arrowhead in Week 4.  

Even if Jackson isn't at his MVP-caliber best upon returning from a month's layoff, I'm confident he'll be able to move the ball against a Dolphins team that had the second-worst defensive DVOA entering Week 8. 

Denver Broncos logo DEN @ Houston Texans logo HOU Nov 02 | 1:00 PM ET
Spread
Denver Broncos logo DEN +1.5 (-110)
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Pick made: 7 hours ago
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Dustin Saracini
Senior Analyst

Still trying to figure out how the Broncos are underdogs here. The Texans are 3-4 and have put up stinkers against Seattle, Jacksonville, Tampa Bay, and Los Angeles - it's not necessarily a good track record. Give me Bo Nix and that Denver defense here, who are coming off a 20-point win against the high-flying Cowboys.

Spread
Denver Broncos logo DEN -1.0 (-109)
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Pick made: yesterday
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C Jackson Cowart
Senior Publishing Editor

It's hard to ignore the Texans' impressive win last week, but the Broncos have been doing it all season long with even greater success. Godspeed to Houston's offensive line in this one.

NCAAF Picks

UTEP Miners logo UTEP @ Kennesaw State Owls logo KENN Oct 28 | 8:00 PM ET
Spread
Kennesaw State Owls logo KENN -9.5 (-120)
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Pick made: yesterday
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Matt Jacob
Author

I have zero interest in standing in front of a Kennesaw State freight train that was won five games in a row, covered four in a row, racked up 80 points in the last two weeks and surrendered an average of 15.6 points to opponents not named Indiana.

Another reason to lay this big number with the Owls: UTEP is 1-5 against FBS foes this year, and four of the five defeats were by more than 10 points.

Passing Yards
SL Skyler Locklear o202.5 Passing Yards (-114)
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Pick made: yesterday
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Matt Jacob
Author

After splitting time with starter Malachi Nelson in the previous two games, UTEP quarterabck Skyler Locklear went wire-to-wire last week at Sam Houston State and finished 21-for-26 for 236 yards.

Locklear shouldn't have much trouble clearing 200 yards again this week — in part because the Miners likely will be trailing big in the second half, and in part because of the six FBS quarterbacks that Kennesaw State has faced this year, five have amassed at least 218 air yards.

James Madison Dukes logo JMU @ Texas State Bobcats logo TXST Oct 28 | 8:00 PM ET
TD Passes
AB Alonza Barnett III o1.5 TD Passes (+116)
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Pick made: 6 hours ago
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Rob Paul
Publishing Editor

James Madison QB Alonza Barnett III has thrown at least two touchdowns in back-to-back games. Meanwhile, Texas State's defense is No. 95 in EPA per pass and has given up 13 passing TDs in six FBS games.

Game Prop
James Madison Dukes logo o31.5 Team Total (-110)
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Pick made: yesterday
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Mike Spector
Author

Texas State came out of Week 8 as one of 16 FBS teams allowing at least a field goal per opponents’ drive, and James Madison plays up-tempo enough to hang another crooked number on the scoreboard.

 

NBA Picks

Philadelphia 76ers logo PHI @ Washington Wizards logo WAS Oct 28 | 7:00 PM ET
Points Scored
Joel Embiid logo Joel Embiid o18.5 Points Scored (-105)
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Pick made: 6 hours ago
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Shane Jackson
Author

I guess I'm the only one who doesn't believe Joel Embiid's career is over. He scored 20 points in 20 minutes on Saturday. He rested last night to face the Washington Wizards for a reason.

Charlotte Hornets logo CHA @ Miami Heat logo MIA Oct 28 | 7:30 PM ET
Points Scored
Ryan Kalkbrenner logo Ryan Kalkbrenner o7.5 Points Scored (-129)
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Pick made: 6 hours ago
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Shane Jackson
Author

Ryan Kalkbrenner is averaging 9.3 points per game while posting the second-best field goal percentage (87.5%) in the league. He's cleared this scoring prop twice in three contests.

MLB Picks

Toronto Blue Jays logo TOR @ Los Angeles Dodgers logo LAD Oct 28 | 8:00 PM ET
Hit a Home Run
Shohei Ohtani logo Shohei Ohtani Hit a Home Run (Yes: +225)
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Pick made: 4 hours ago
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Corey Scott
Author
Walks Allowed
Shohei Ohtani logo Shohei Ohtani u1.5 Walks Allowed (-136)
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Pick made: 4 hours ago
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Corey Scott
Author

NHL Picks

Washington Capitals logo WAS @ Dallas Stars logo DAL Oct 28 | 8:30 PM ET
Score a Goal
Connor McMichael logo Connor McMichael Score a Goal (Yes: +300)
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Pick made: 9 hours ago
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Matt MacKay
Author

Dylan Strome's injury propels Connor McMichael into Washington's first line and primary powerplay unit against Dallas tonight. McMichael has only a 15:08 ATOI in 2025, despite coming off a career-high 26 goals last season. Faces Jake Oettinger in the net, who has allowed three or more goals in four of seven starts for the Stars. 

Points
John Carlson logo John Carlson o0.5 Points (+100)
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Pick made: 9 hours ago
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Matt MacKay
Author

John Carlson is being undervalued in the player point total betting market. The Capitals' defenseman has recorded at least one point in four of his last five games, including a multi-point outing against Columbus on Saturday. This is a good buy-low spot on one of Washington's best defenders after being held without a point against Ottawa. 

Utah Mammoth logo UTAH @ Edmonton Oilers logo EDM Oct 28 | 9:30 PM ET
Score a Goal
Leon Draisaitl logo Leon Draisaitl Score a Goal (Yes: +120)
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Pick made: 11 hours ago
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Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor

Draisaitl quietly has seven goals in 10 games, one behind three players tied for the league lead. He scored two in Vancouver on Sunday to rescue a point for the Edmonton Oilers. He has three goals in the last three games and scored in all three home games thus far. 

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TeamMoneyline Odds
Knicks–250
Nets+400
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