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    Matt Severance
    #4
    +1199
    (64%)
    125-71 in Last 196 MLB ML Picks
    MIA
    -177
    Money Line
    Picked: Aug 21 @ 10:52pm

    Analysis

    Nice late rally by the Marlins on Friday to inch a shade closer in the NL WC race. Playoff fever in Miami! They still talk about Dan Marino and Dwyane Wade down there on sports radio. Join the present. Washington, meanwhile, inched a shade closer to tanking for the lottery (you can somewhat do that now) with the loss and again was without All-Star CJ Abrams. Doubt he plays Saturday. Why push it if not shut him down completely? Nats pitcher Jake Irvin is winless in four straight with an ERA of 7.32, while Miami's Eury Perez has not allowed a run over his past two spanning 13 innings. Think -1 is a fine option to save 40ish cents.
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    Micah Roberts
    Former Vegas Bookmaker
    Under 47.5
    -108
    Over/Under
    Picked: Aug 18 @ 4:31pm

    Analysis

    Wisconsin transfer Billy Edwards Jr was named the starter Tuesday in Bobby Petrino's new UNC offense, and all I ask of the senior is that he works on not turning the ball over. It may sound like a simple task, but the QB position at North Carolina turned the ball over too much last season. If they actually score on offense, that will be a bonus, and Bill Belichick's defense will handle the rest. The defense isn't the problem; it should be the star of the team. They just need the offense to stay patient and, once in a while, make some noise with a couple of scores. I'm betting Belichick slows the game down in Ireland and stays close with the chance to win.
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    Micah Roberts
    +80
    (60%)
    3-2 in Last 5 SJST ATS Picks
    USC -38.5
    -105
    Spread
    Picked: Aug 6 @ 3:14pm

    Analysis

    San Jose State went 3-9 last year, with the worst performances in their last three games. Coach Ken Niumatalolo only had two starters return, and they're both offensive linemen. Now he's got to face a USC team in the opener that is loaded this season, with nine starters back on offense, including senior quarterback Jayden Maiava, and five on defense. They have all five starters on the offensive line returning, and that's the biggest component I look at in these opening games. The cohesion is gonna be there, and apparently the boosters money is also there, as they had the No. 1 recruiting class in college football. I think USC could be the next Indiana this year. USC shows off for the nation.
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    Thomas Casale
    Casale on Campus
    NCST +5.5
    -106
    Spread
    Picked: Aug 5 @ 11:16pm

    Analysis

    This game was moved from Brazil to Virginia, and the line jumped 2 points. I think that's a bit of an overreaction. I have these teams rated pretty close, and UVA doesn't have a huge home-field edge. I also think the Cavs are a bit overvalued coming off a 11-3 season. NC State is replacing a lot of production, but I think the Wolfpack have a more talented roster and are an interesting team in the ACC. Also, keep an eye on NC State QB CJ Bailey. He closed last season strong and could take a big step forward as a junior. I see this game going down to the wire, so I'll take the 5.5.
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    Thomas Casale
    Casale on Campus
    JAXST +7
    -110
    Spread
    Picked: Aug 14 @ 2:54pm

    Analysis

    I held off betting this game at first because my numbers aren't close to the line. I make North Dakota State -3.5 at home. The only time I have that large of a discrepancy is the first few weeks of CBB where there are 360 teams. It almost never happens in football. I expect North Dakota State to be a bowl team in its first FBS season but they are a little overvalued here. Jacksonville State returns nine starters from last season's 9-5 team, including dual-threat QB Caden Creel. I expect a competitive, close game throughout, so I'll grab the seven points with Jacksonville State now that the number has dipped to 6.5 at some books.

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