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NFL Picks

Los Angeles Rams logo LA @ Jacksonville Jaguars logo JAC Oct 19 | 9:30 AM ET
Score a Touchdown
Tyler Higbee logo Tyler Higbee Score a Touchdown (Yes: +285)
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Pick made: 10 hours ago
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Connor Cooper
Author

Higbee caught a TD pass last week and should see red-zone opportunities again on Sunday with a couple of the Rams' top receivers dealing with injuries.

Receptions Made
Travis Hunter logo Travis Hunter o3.5 Receptions Made (-146)
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Pick made: 13 hours ago
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Connor Cooper
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Hunter caught four passes on seven targets last week, and Jaguars head coach Liam Coen said this week that he's looking to design and call more plays featuring Hunter as the primary read.

New England Patriots logo NE @ Tennessee Titans logo TEN Oct 19 | 1:00 PM ET
Spread
New England Patriots logo NE -7.0 (-110)
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Pick made: 16 hours ago
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Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor

These teams are entirely opposing trajectories, with Drake Maye showing composure and precision beyond his years. The Tennesee Titans have lost five of six by at least eight points. 

Spread
New England Patriots logo NE -6.5 (-115)
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Pick made: 3 days ago
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C Jackson Cowart
Senior Publishing Editor

If you haven't watched these teams of late, you're missing out on an MVP-level performance from Drake Maye in his second season ... and you aren't missing much for Tennessee. This one shouldn't be close.

NCAAF Picks

Louisville Cardinals logo LOU @ Miami (FL) Hurricanes logo MIA Oct 17 | 7:00 PM ET
Rushing Yards
MF Mark Fletcher Jr. o77.5 Rushing Yards (-114)
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Pick made: yesterday
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Matt Jacob
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Mark Fletcher Jr. was held to a season-low 40 rushing yards in Miami's 28-22 win at Florida State two weeks ago. It was his lowest output since gaining 66 yards against Notre Dame in the season opener.

While the Seminoles rate slightly below Louisville in run defense, I still like Fletcher's chances to get back on track — in part because he's the most talented running back the Cardinals have faced, and in part because I expect Louisville's stout secondary to give Hurricanes QB Carson Beck fits.

Passing Yards
Carson Beck logo Carson Beck u251.5 Passing Yards (-114)
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Pick made: yesterday
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Matt Jacob
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Carson Beck has had a terrific first season in Miami, throwing for 1,213 yards with 11 touchdowns and three interceptions in five games.

However, his high-water yardage games versus FBS opponents — 340, 241 and 205 — were against opponents that respectively rank No. 125 (South Florida), No. 63 (Florida State) and No. 106 (Notre Dame) in passing yards allowed. Louisville? It ranks eighth among 136 FBS squads, yielding only 150.4 air yards per contest.

Nebraska Cornhuskers logo NEB @ Minnesota Golden Gophers logo MINN Oct 17 | 8:00 PM ET
Total
Nebraska Cornhuskers logo Minnesota Golden Gophers logo o47.5 (-105)
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Pick made: 9 hours ago

The Cornhuskers haven’t been involved in a game with fewer than 57 total points scored since their season opener in August.

Nebraska averages 37.4 PPG (15th in FBS) and should pace the scoring in this matchup.

Spread
Nebraska Cornhuskers logo NEB -7.0 (-115)
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Pick made: 9 hours ago

Nebraska’s pass defense will be fatal to a pass-first Minnesota attack as the Cornhuskers have the second-ranked pass defense in the nation (128.3 yards per game).

Nebraska’s primary weakness is an 87th-ranked run defense that allows 163.8 yards per game on the ground, but Minnesota is virtually zero threat to exploit it. The Golden Gophers average just 83.8 rushing yards per game (126th in FBS). 

 

NBA Picks

Houston Rockets logo HOU @ Oklahoma City Thunder logo OKC Oct 21 | 7:30 PM ET
Spread
Oklahoma City Thunder logo OKC -6.5 (-105)
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Pick made: one month ago
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Liam Fox
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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: one month 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.

Total
Golden State Warriors logo Los Angeles Lakers logo o224.5 (-110)
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Pick made: one month 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.

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Tampa Bay Lightning logo TB @ Detroit Red Wings logo DET Oct 17 | 7:00 PM ET
Score a Goal
Jake Guentzel logo Jake Guentzel Score a Goal (Yes: +180)
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Pick made: an hour ago
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Matt MacKay
Author

Jake Guentzel has been one of Tampa Bay's most productive players to start the new season. Skates on the second line and first power play unit, which affords Guentzel great scoring chances. He will look to light the lamp for a second straight outing against Detroit goaltender John Gibson's horrendous 8.06 GAA rating through one start. 

Shots on Goal
Dylan Larkin logo Dylan Larkin o2.5 Shots on Goal (-130)
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Pick made: an hour ago
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Matt MacKay
Author

Dylan Larkin is one of two Detroit players with more than seven shots on goal. He's second on the Red Wings with 14 shots on goal, recording over 2.5 shots on goal in three of four games. 

CFL Picks

Saskatchewan Roughriders logo SSK @ Winnipeg Blue Bombers logo WPG Oct 17 | 8:00 PM ET
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers logo WPG -7.0 (-115)
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Pick made: 9 hours ago
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Corey Scott
Author

The Roughriders have nothing to gain in the standings by winning this game. As such, they’ll be resting several key starters, including QB Trevor Harris, running back A.J. Ouellette, wide receiver Dohnte Meyers, and others.

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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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