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NFL Picks

Washington Commanders image thumbnail WAS @ San Francisco 49ers image thumbnail SF Mon, Oct 19 • 8:15 PM ET
3 LEG PARLAY
San Francisco 49ers image thumbnail
SF -7.5
Spread
George Kittle profile picture
George Kittle o64.5 Receiving Yards
Receiving Yards
Rachaad White profile picture
Rachaad White o12.5 Receiving Yards
Receiving Yards
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Pick made: 20 hours ago

Rachaad White could be a beneficiary of facing a 49ers defense that has allowed 48.4 receiving yards per game to running backs this season, second-most in the NFL.

1st Half Spread
Washington Commanders image thumbnail WAS 1st Half +5.5 (-110)
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Pick made: yesterday
Mike Spector logo
Mike Spector
Author

Backing the first half spread makes a lot of sense given Washington's late struggles. San Francisco has the third-largest point differential in the second half this season (plus-31), while Washington has been outscored 95-to-61 after halftime (the league’s second-worst margin). The Commanders defense has also been a sieve in the fourth quarter, allowing an NFL-worst 55 points.

Score 1+ Touchdown
Rachaad White logo Rachaad White Score 1+ Touchdown (Yes: +115)
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Pick made: yesterday
LJ Blut logo
LJ Blut
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Rachaad White is a strong touchdown candidate for Monday night's matchup against the 49ers. With the Commanders expected to be without starting running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt, White could see an opportunity to make an impact and capitalize on scoring chances. His ability to contribute as both a runner and receiver gives the offense flexibility near the goal line, making him an intriguing option for anytime touchdown bettors. San Francisco presents a challenging opponent, but White has the versatility to create opportunities in different situations.

If the offense can sustain drives and get into the red zone consistently, White should have a chance to find paydirt. Given the circumstances surrounding the backfield, I'm backing White to take advantage and score a touchdown under the Monday night lights.

Spread
San Francisco 49ers image thumbnail SF -7.5 (-108)
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Pick made: 5 days ago
Gary Pearson logo
Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor

The Commanders travel to the West Coast after allowing an average of 31.25 points per game in the previous four outings. 


They face a 5-0 49ers team that scores the third-most points per game (30.8) while allowing the third-fewest (18.6). The 49ers have the second-best defensive DVOA and the best offensive DVOA, and the Commanders rank among the bottom 11 in both. 

 

MLB Picks

Cleveland Guardians image thumbnail CLE @ Tampa Bay Rays image thumbnail TB Mon, Oct 19 • 8:08 PM ET
Total Home Runs
Yandy Diaz logo Yandy Diaz o0.5 Total Home Runs (+700)
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Pick made: 14 hours ago
Mike Spector logo
Mike Spector
Author

In the first six games of this postseason, Diaz went 6-for-25 with two extra-base hits, no RBI, and three runs scored. Over the last two games, he is 5-for-10 with three extra-base hits, 2 RBI and three runs.

Outs Recorded
Freddy Peralta logo Freddy Peralta o14.5 Outs Recorded (+105)
Pick made: 14 hours ago
Mike Spector logo
Mike Spector
Author

Peralta’s 0.81 ERA is the lowest of any pitcher (min. 30 IP) since Aug. 26. Over those eight starts, he has allowed a .160 opponent’s average and .447 opponent’s OPS. 

Moneyline
Tampa Bay Rays image thumbnail TB (-138)
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Pick made: 14 hours ago
Mike Spector logo
Mike Spector
Author

Tampa Bay has won nine straight games that Freddy Peralta has started while outscoring opponents 49-14.

NHL Picks

Colorado Avalanche image thumbnail COL @ Philadelphia Flyers image thumbnail PHI Mon, Oct 19 • 7:00 PM ET
Points
Nazem Kadri logo Nazem Kadri o0.5 Points (-110)
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Pick made: 3 hours ago
Gary Pearson logo
Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor

Kadri enters on a three-game assist streak, and he has tallied six points in eight games. Kadri, Gabriel Landeskog, and Brock Nelson had a 68.7% expected goals share in the previous game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the most of all four lines. 

And the Avalanche haven’t played since Friday. 

 

Assists
Martin Necas logo Martin Necas o0.5 Assists (+100)
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Pick made: 3 hours ago
Gary Pearson logo
Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor

Necas was exquisite against the Penguins on Friday, notching three assists. He rarely looked to shoot, preferring to set up linemates Nathan MacKinnon and Artturi Lehkonen. Necas took only one shot attempt but threaded the needle to create several Grade A scoring chances.

 

 

Anaheim Ducks image thumbnail ANA @ New York Rangers image thumbnail NYR Mon, Oct 19 • 7:00 PM ET
Assists
Leo Carlsson logo Leo Carlsson o0.5 Assists (+140)
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Pick made: 3 hours ago
Gary Pearson logo
Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor

Carlsson has seven apples in as many games. While he has only one assist in the previous three games, Carlsson tallied two assists in the last three away encounters. Carlsson has an excellent track record against the New York Rangers, with seven assists in the previous four meetings. 

 

WNBA Picks

Atlanta Dream image thumbnail ATL @ Golden State Valkyries image thumbnail GS Mon, Oct 19 • 8:00 PM ET
Points and Assists
Jordin Canada logo Jordin Canada o17.5 Points and Assists (-117)
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Pick made: 23 hours ago

Jordin Canada has cleared this prop in seven of her past nine games. The Dream need a good performance from her to even the series.

Game Prop
Golden State Valkyries image thumbnail u77.5 Team Total (-120)
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Pick made: yesterday

Golden State played at a 75-possession pace in Game 1, posting an offensive rating of 90.2. It could be worse if Gabby Williams isn't 100% in Game 2.

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TeamMoneyline Odds
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