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    Emory Hunt
    +286
    (67%)
    6-3 in Last 9 NCAAF ATS Picks
    MEMP -6.5
    -122
    Spread
    Picked: Oct 14 @ 3:35pm

    Analysis

    We know Memphis will be able to score and score frequently. I'm more interested in their defensive approach to this Tulane matchup and how consistently can they get off the field on third downs. The Green Wave haven't been able to stack excellent offensive performances, which ends up putting their defense in a bind.
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    Chip Patterson
    +290
    (80%)
    4-1 in Last 5 NCAAF Picks
    MEMP -6.5
    -122
    Spread
    Picked: Oct 15 @ 10:15pm

    Analysis

    This is a bad matchup for a Tulane defense that's struggling as the Green Wave welcome in a Memphis team that ranks in the top 10 in total offense (516.7 yards per game) and poses a dual-threat issue through the air with Marcus Stokes and on the ground with Jaylin Carter. The Tulane defense ranks 119th nationally in total defense and it's supported by an offense that's averaging less than 19 points per game. This may be a tough road spot on a Friday night, but Memphis is on another level and should be able to ride that offense to a comfortable win.
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    Matt Severance
    +653
    (64%)
    27-15 in Last 42 MLB Picks
    TB
    -108
    Money Line
    Picked: Oct 16 @ 4:42am

    Analysis

    Think things worked out pretty well for the Rays despite losing 3-2 in Game 3. Why? They didn't use any key relievers and the Guardians used all theirs, including closer Cade Smith for 1.1 innings. This isn't the regular season so it's not like he's not available here, but that may matter. To me, the Rays have to throw the kitchen sink to avoid 3-1 and possible elimination on Saturday. You use everyone to ensure one more home game even if it means semi-tanking Game 5; to quote Gary Oldman's bad cop character in the utterly great movie the Professional: "EVERYONE!!!" Might get PPD, which would hugely benefit Cleveland imo.
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    Matt Severance
    +33
    (61%)
    20-13-1 in Last 34 MLB Game Props Picks
    Under 3.5
    -116
    First 5 Innings Total Runs
    Picked: Oct 16 @ 7:20am

    Analysis

    Just finishing up my CBS Sports writeup for Rays-Guards Game 4, and I thought I might have a Frito in my eye or something but apparently winds are blowing in 27 mph at Progressive Field?!?!? That's just wow. Capped a lot of Wrigley games of course this year and some crazy winds, but 27 mph straight in? And it's cold and may rain (they may well push this game to tomorrow, but MLB really tries not to in the playoffs). Does it matter who the starting pitchers are and did I mention why I moved to Florida from the Midwest?
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    Prop Bet Guy
    #1
    +2783
    (60%)
    143-95 in Last 238 MLB Player Props Picks
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    N. Martinez
    Under 12.5
    -140
    Outs Recorded
    Picked: Oct 16 @ 8:13am

    Analysis

    Caesar’s. With the Rays down 2-1 in the series, I expect Kevin Cash to manage this even closer than the first two games. Nick Martinez made one start in the ALDS, only pitching 3.2 innings before being pulled after just 63 pitches. Martinez ceded an .809 OPS the third time through the order this season, so I think his maximum tonight is just twice through. And he’s liable to be pulled quickly for a lefty if he gets in trouble against the southpaw heavy Cleveland lineup.

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