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NFL Picks

New England Patriots image thumbnail NE @ Chicago Bears image thumbnail CHI Thu, Oct 22 • 8:15 PM ET
Longest Reception
DeMario Douglas logo DeMario Douglas o16.5 Longest Reception (-114)
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Pick made: 23 hours ago
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Liam Fox
Publishing Editor

Douglas has hit a 35-yard play in three of the last four games as the Patriots' go-to deep threat. The Bears have been susceptible to explosive pass plays, ranking bottom-10 in 20-plus-yard receptions allowed.

Receiving Yards
Luther Burden III logo Luther Burden III o55.5 Receiving Yards (-114)
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Pick made: yesterday
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Liam Fox
Publishing Editor

While Rome Odunze battles All-Pro corner Christian Gonzalez on the outside, Luther Burden will feast against the Patriots in the slot. Burden is averaging over 60 receiving yards per game, exceeding this total in four of six contests this season.

Receptions Made
Rhamondre Stevenson logo Rhamondre Stevenson o2.5 Receptions Made (-115)
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Pick made: yesterday
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Liam Fox
Publishing Editor

A banged-up Patriots offensive line will force Drake Maye to take more checkdowns, especially against this surging Bears pass rush. Stevenson has finished with at least three receptions in four of six games this season.

Indianapolis Colts image thumbnail IND @ Minnesota Vikings image thumbnail MIN Sun, Oct 25 • 1:00 PM ET
Spread
Indianapolis Colts image thumbnail IND +6.5 (-112)
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Pick made: 4 hours ago
Gary Pearson logo
Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor

I expect a big-time response from the Indianapolis Colts after their fourth-quarter meltdown against the Tennessee Titans. That atrocity cost general manager Chris Ballard his job. 


But the main reason I’m backing the Colts to lose by six points or less is the Vikings’ inability to accumulate points. The Vikings haven’t scored more than 23 points since Week 1, when they racked up 39 on an injury-riddled Green Bay Packers.

 

NCAAF Picks

East Carolina Pirates image thumbnail ECU @ Memphis Tigers image thumbnail MEM Thu, Oct 22 • 7:30 PM ET
Spread
Memphis Tigers image thumbnail MEM -9.5 (-110)
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Pick made: 22 hours ago
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Mike Spector
Author

East Carolina started the season getting torched by one of the country’s best dual-threat quarterbacks in Alabama’s Keelon Russell, who threw for 256 yards and ran for a game-high 86 yards. I also expect it to struggle to contain Memphis’ Marcus Stokes, who is in the top 11 of FBS quarterbacks in passing yards and passing touchdowns, while adding 200 yards on the ground.

Army Black Knights image thumbnail ARMY @ Tulsa Golden Hurricane image thumbnail TLSA Fri, Oct 23 • 8:30 PM ET
Spread
Tulsa Golden Hurricane image thumbnail TLSA -1.5 (-110)
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Pick made: 22 hours ago
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Mike Spector
Author

While Army’s triple-option attack is something that is difficult for teams to prepare for in the span of a week, Tulsa has a big advantage having faced two consecutive triple-option offenses (Navy and Rice) on the road.

NBA Picks

Golden State Warriors image thumbnail GS @ Los Angeles Lakers image thumbnail LAL Wed, Oct 21 • 10:00 PM ET
Points and Assists
Stephen Curry logo Stephen Curry o28.5 Points and Assists (-116)
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Pick made: 2 hours ago
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Liam Fox
Publishing Editor

With a ton of injuries, the only chance the Warriors have tonight is if Curry stuffs the stat sheet. He's finished Over this combo total in eight of the last 10 matchups against the Lakers.

Points and Rebounds
Walker Kessler logo Walker Kessler o21.5 Points and Rebounds (-110)
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Pick made: 3 hours ago
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Liam Fox
Publishing Editor

Walker Kessler is an elite rebounder, particularly on the offensive end. After missing almost all of last year, Kessler averaged over 23 points + rebounds per game during his last full season. No one on this Warriors team can contend with Kessler inside.

Spread
Los Angeles Lakers image thumbnail LAL -6.5 (-108)
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Pick made: 3 hours ago
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Liam Fox
Publishing Editor

Inflated by past reputation, the Warriors had the third-worst ATS record last season. They failed to cover the spread in three of four meetings against the Lakers.

NHL Picks

Philadelphia Flyers image thumbnail PHI @ Buffalo Sabres image thumbnail BUF Wed, Oct 21 • 7:30 PM ET
Shots On Goal
Tage Thompson logo Tage Thompson o3.5 Shots On Goal (+122)
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Pick made: 4 hours ago
Gary Pearson logo
Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor

Thompson has 42 shots on goal, the third-most in the league. He has at least four shots in seven of nine contests and four of five at home. 

In the last two games, he accumulated 11 shots on goal on 15 attempts. Despite registering a single shot on goal against the Montreal Canadiens on Oct. 13, Thompson had seven attempts. 

 

Florida Panthers image thumbnail FLA @ Ottawa Senators image thumbnail OTT Wed, Oct 21 • 7:30 PM ET
Assists
Tim Stutzle logo Tim Stutzle o0.5 Assists (-108)
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Pick made: 4 hours ago
Gary Pearson logo
Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor

Despite not being named captain, Stutzle has maintained, even elevated, his elite play since Tkachuk’s departure. He has started the campaign with seven assists in nine games, notching a helper in seven contests. 

Goals Scored
Brady Tkachuk logo Brady Tkachuk o0.5 Goals Scored (+160)
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Pick made: 4 hours ago
Gary Pearson logo
Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor

I’m pretty sure Tkachuk will enjoy an unforgettable night in his return. The question is whether he’ll score, assist or get one of each. I’m banking on the latter, so I’m locking in an anytime goal prop.

Tkachuk netted hat tricks in consecutive games against the Columbus Blue Jackets and Vancouver Canucks after going six games without a goal to start his tenure with the Panthers. 

 

Assists
Brady Tkachuk logo Brady Tkachuk o0.5 Assists (+140)
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Pick made: 4 hours ago
Gary Pearson logo
Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor

Tkachuk is on a roll. He notched four assists in the previous four games, including two against the Seattle Kraken on Oct. 17. Scoring 18 goals in the previous three games, the Panthers enter the matchup on fire. They’re also well-rested, as they haven’t played since Saturday. 

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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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