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NFL Picks

Los Angeles Rams logo LA @ Seattle Seahawks logo SEA Dec 18 | 8:15 PM ET
Rushing Yards
Kyren Williams logo Kyren Williams o52.5 Rushing Yards (-115)
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Pick made: 7 hours ago
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Dustin Saracini
Senior Analyst

This number is low for a reason - the Seahawks' run defense is formidable, and the Rams have been leaning toward a committee with Blake Corum over the last two weeks. However, Williams is still averaging 14 rush attempts over that span, which should give us enough volume to cash this play. 

Rushing Yards
Kenneth Walker III logo Kenneth Walker III u44.5 Rushing Yards (-112)
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Pick made: 7 hours ago
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Dustin Saracini
Senior Analyst

Walker hasn't sniffed this number in the last two games, and has been losing carries to the more efficient Zach Charbonnet for the last few weeks. The backfield in Seattle is almost split down the middle at this point, and with the Rams' top-10 rushing defense, I think we stay comfortably under here.

Philadelphia Eagles logo PHI @ Washington Commanders logo WAS Dec 20 | 5:00 PM ET
Spread
Philadelphia Eagles logo PHI -6.5 (-118)
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Pick made: yesterday
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Dustin Saracini
Senior Analyst

Two teams headed in opposite directions, separated by less than a touchdown spread? Give me Jalen Hurts and the boys to stay hot after taking down the Raiders 31-0. They still have a lot ot prove.

Spread
Philadelphia Eagles logo PHI -5.5 (-115)
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Pick made: 2 days ago
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Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor

Despite the Las Vegas Raiders' ineptness, the 31-0 thrashing could represent a get-right game for the Eagles. Even if Jayden Daniels plays, I expect another 60-minute performance from the visitors as they look to enter the playoffs in peak form. 

NCAAF Picks

Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns logo ULL @ Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens logo DEL Dec 17 | 8:30 PM ET
Score a Touchdown
KD Kyre Duplessis Score a Touchdown (Yes: +162)
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Pick made: 20 hours ago
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Rob Paul
Publishing Editor

Louisiana's defense is ranked just No. 117 by SP+, and Kyre Duplessis is Delaware's best big-play receiver. With Nick Minicucci throwing him the ball, he's bound to have opportunities to score.

Spread
Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens logo DEL +3.0 (-110)
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Pick made: 20 hours ago
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Rob Paul
Publishing Editor

This is likely to be a shootout between two programs with putrid defenses. Delaware has the more well-rounded offense, led by QB Nick Minicucci, who should keep things close for the Fighting Blue Hens.

Missouri State Bears logo MOSU @ Arkansas State Red Wolves logo ARST Dec 18 | 9:00 PM ET
Score a Touchdown
CR Corey Rucker Score a Touchdown (Yes: +110)
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Pick made: 4 hours ago
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Rob Paul
Publishing Editor

The all-time leader in receiving touchdowns (26) at Arkansas State is poised to add on more to his total in his final game. Corey Rucker is among the most targeted players in the country (113) and will be the focal point of the Red Wolves' offense.

MoneyLine
Arkansas State Red Wolves logo ARST (-110)
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Pick made: 4 hours ago
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Rob Paul
Publishing Editor

With Missouri State losing head coach Ryan Beard to Coastal Carolina, and several key players hitting the transfer portal as a result, Arkansas State is in much better shape for this matchup. Looking for the Red Wolves' pass rush to take advantage of a depleted Bears O-line.

NBA Picks

Cleveland Cavaliers logo CLE @ Chicago Bulls logo CHI Dec 17 | 8:00 PM ET
Points Scored
Coby White logo Coby White o21.5 Points Scored (-124)
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Pick made: 7 hours ago

White has scored between 20 and 22 points in three of his first four games back from a three-game absence due to a calf injury, and he’s scored 22 points or more in five of his nine games this season. The Cavs have also surrendered elevated 38.4% 3-point shooting to two-guards, and White is averaging 24.0 points over his last five games against Cleveland. 

Points and Rebounds
Jarrett Allen logo Jarrett Allen o23.5 Points and Rebounds (-114)
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Pick made: 7 hours ago

Allen is naturally poised to benefit from Evan Mobley’s absence Wednesday, as the former boasts a 25.3% usage rate and averages 25.9 points and 11.3 rebounds per 36 minutes with his frontcourt mate off the floor. The Bulls have also allowed the ninth-most rebounds per contest (54.8) and third-most points in the paint (54.8), while 72.3% of Allen's scoring emanates from that part of the floor.

Memphis Grizzlies logo MEM @ Minnesota Timberwolves logo MIN Dec 17 | 8:00 PM ET

NHL Picks

Los Angeles Kings logo LA @ Florida Panthers logo FLA Dec 17 | 7:00 PM ET
MoneyLine
Florida Panthers logo FLA (-143)
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Pick made: 10 hours ago
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Dustin Saracini
Senior Analyst

Florida is finally playing their brand of hockey, winners of two straight after beating the Lightning in their rivalry game. The Kings are a team going in the opposite trajectory, losers of their last three. The power play for the Panthers is finally clicking, and the Kings will be overwhelmed tonight.

Goals Scored
Brad Marchand logo Brad Marchand o0.5 Goals Scored (+175)
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Pick made: 12 hours ago
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Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor

After a cooling-off period, Marchand is heating up like a stove element cranked to max. He has three goals in the previous two games and scored two the last time he faced the Los Angeles Kings. 

Utah Mammoth logo UTAH @ Detroit Red Wings logo DET Dec 17 | 7:30 PM ET
MoneyLine
Detroit Red Wings logo DET (-130)
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Pick made: 10 hours ago
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Dustin Saracini
Senior Analyst

Detroit is playing incredible hockey lately, winners of five of their last six. On the back half of a back-to-back and on a travel day, expect the Mammoth to start slow and for the Wings to take advantage.

NCAAB Picks

Richmond Spiders logo RICH @ Elon Phoenix logo ELON Dec 17 | 7:00 PM ET
Spread
Elon Phoenix logo ELON +5.5 (-110)
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Pick made: 22 hours ago
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Mike Spector
Author

Elon is a tough team to prepare for, as it deploys a zone defense at a high rate, and one that has unusual length for a mid-major. While Richmond has scorched the nets in averaging 87.7 points per game over its last three wins, this is not a great matchup for the Spiders, as the Phoenix zone is built to take away its unique off-ball Princeton action.

 

Seattle Redhawks logo SEA @ UC Davis Aggies logo UCD Dec 17 | 9:00 PM ET
Spread
UC Davis Aggies logo UCD +3.5 (-110)
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Pick made: 22 hours ago
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Mike Spector
Author

Seattle is overly reliant on generating turnovers, ranking 13th in the country with a 22.7% turnover forced rate. Case in point, the Redhawks nearly won a game in Las Vegas against UC Santa Barbara in which they were minus-15 from 3-point range, and minus-8 on both the offensive glass and at the free throw line.

If UC Davis can take care of the basketball, it should cover as a home underdog for the sixth time in the last seven such games dating back to 2023.

 

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