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NFL Picks

Miami Dolphins logo MIA @ Buffalo Bills logo BUF Sep 18 | 8:15 PM ET
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Buffalo Bills logo BUF -12.5 (-110)
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Pick made: 15 hours ago
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C Jackson Cowart
Senior Publishing Editor

The Bills open as a 12.5-point betting favorite over the Miami Dolphins for this AFC East divisional rivalry. It's hard for me to look away from the favorites here given the total disarray on both sides of the ball for Miami right now.

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Miami Dolphins logo Buffalo Bills logo o48.5 (-115)
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Pick made: 4 days ago
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Dustin Saracini
Senior Analyst

Both defenses might fall into the bottom 15 this year when it comes to scoring, leaving us with ample opportunity for the Over to hit on Thursday Night Football. Giving up over 70 points combined in the first week of the season between the two units is a good indicator of where we're at.

Indianapolis Colts logo IND @ Tennessee Titans logo TEN Sep 21 | 1:00 PM ET
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Tennessee Titans logo TEN +3.5 (-120)
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Pick made: 14 hours ago
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C Jackson Cowart
Senior Publishing Editor

The Colts open as a 3.5-point favorite over the Titans following a 2-0 start for Indianapolis following its wacky Week 2 win. I like what I've seen from Tennessee, which has played better than its 0-2 start suggests, and this feels like the quintessential spot to fade Daniel Jones in his first road start for Indy.

NCAAF Picks

Texas Tech Red Raiders logo TTU @ Utah Utes logo UTAH Sep 20 | 12:00 PM ET
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Utah Utes logo UTAH -3.5 (-108)
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Pick made: yesterday
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Rob Paul
Publishing Editor

Although both of these programs have played like potential CFP teams, Utah's defense looks like it could be the difference. The Red Raiders rank outside the top 35 in SP+ on defense, while Utah is in the top 15. Utes QB Devon Dampier and Jason Beck's scheme should overwhelm a Texas Tech team that hasn't had to deal with a dynamic passer yet. This game being in Salt Lake City helps, too.

Michigan Wolverines logo MICH @ Nebraska Cornhuskers logo NEB Sep 20 | 3:30 PM ET
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Nebraska Cornhuskers logo NEB +3.5 (-110)
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Pick made: yesterday
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Rob Paul
Publishing Editor

A duel between former five-star QBs, Dylan Raiola and Bryce Underwood, that will likely be more about the top-ranked defenses taking the field. For as strong as Underwood looked last week, he didn't look ready to win a road game two weeks ago against Oklahoma. While the Cornhuskers' defense isn't quite as strong as the Sooners', it's still ranked in the top 20 in SP+. This should be a close defensive game.

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Atlanta Dream logo ATL @ Indiana Fever logo IND Sep 16 | 7:30 PM ET
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Atlanta Dream logo Indiana Fever logo o157.5 (-110)
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Pick made: 6 hours ago
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Shane Jackson
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Points Scored
Allisha Gray logo Allisha Gray o16.5 Points Scored (-108)
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Pick made: 6 hours ago
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Shane Jackson
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Las Vegas Aces logo LV @ Seattle Storm logo SEA Sep 16 | 9:30 PM ET
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Seattle Storm logo SEA +5.5 (-105)
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Pick made: 14 hours ago
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Josh Goldberg
Author

Outside of a Game 1 blowout, Seattle has played Las Vegas close in their matchups in 2025, including a 20-point home win in May. I think the Storm keep this one close throughout.

Total Points Rebounds and Assists
NO Nneka Ogwumike o27.5 Total Points Rebounds and Assists (-110)
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Pick made: 14 hours ago
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Josh Goldberg
Author

Ogwumike was a completely different player at home during the regular season, averaging 20.3 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game. She will need to be a focal point in Game 2 if Seattle has any hope of extending its season.

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Houston Rockets logo HOU @ Oklahoma City Thunder logo OKC Oct 21 | 7:30 PM ET
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Oklahoma City Thunder logo OKC -6.5 (-105)
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Pick made: 27 days ago
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Liam Fox
Publishing Editor

Oklahoma City will begin its first-ever title defense with a win on opening night. The Rockets may prove to be legitimate title contenders, but it will take time for them to find their groove after the addition of Kevin Durant. The Thunder set the all-time record for point differential in 2024 (averaging plus-12.87 per game), and they'll roll to a comfortable victory here.

Golden State Warriors logo GS @ Los Angeles Lakers logo LAL Oct 21 | 10:00 PM ET
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Los Angeles Lakers logo LAL -3.5 (-114)
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Pick made: 27 days ago
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Andrew Reid
Publishing Editor

The Lakers made some positive offseason additions, and that should only help the squad build on their 50-win season last year. LeBron and Doncic having home court advantage should be enough to help cover this short line on opening night in Los Angeles.

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Golden State Warriors logo Los Angeles Lakers logo o224.5 (-110)
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Pick made: 27 days ago
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Liam Fox
Publishing Editor

There's simply too much offensive firepower on these teams for this to be anything other than a scoring showcase on opening night. The Warriors and Lakers combined for more than 225 points in each of their matchups last season, and Luka Doncic only played in one of those four games. Expect LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Doncic to kick off their seasons with a bang.

NHL Picks

Chicago Blackhawks logo CHI @ Florida Panthers logo FLA Oct 07 | 5:00 PM ET
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Chicago Blackhawks logo Florida Panthers logo o5.5 (-130)
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Pick made: 27 days ago
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Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor

The Florida Panthers will get back to business without suffering from a Stanley Cup hangover, primarily thanks to playing the lowly Chicago Blackhawks. The opener occurs in the Sunshine State, providing a more conducive platform for the Panthers to explode offensively. 

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Florida Panthers logo FLA -1.5 (-135)
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Pick made: 27 days ago
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Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor

The Florida Panthers should be healthy and have finally recovered from their celebratory binge after winning their second straight Stanley Cup. They'll be prepared for last season's NHL's worst road team. 

Pittsburgh Penguins logo PIT @ New York Rangers logo NYR Oct 07 | 8:00 PM ET
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Pittsburgh Penguins logo New York Rangers logo o5.5 (-125)
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Pick made: 27 days ago
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Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor

The Pittsburgh Penguins had the sixth-worst defensive record on the road last season, and the New York Rangers conceded the ninth-most at Madison Square Garden. In addition, three of the previous four meetings had at least six goals. 

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Imagine the Knicks are favorites and the Nets are underdogs:

TeamMoneyline Odds
Knicks–250
Nets+400
  • $100 on Knicks (‑250) → Profit = $100 × (100 / 250) = $40 (total payout $140)
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