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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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    Brad Thomas
    #5
    +300
    (80%)
    4-1 in Last 5 NCAAF Picks
    MEMP -6.5
    -122
    Spread
    Picked: Oct 16 @ 12:29pm

    Analysis

    Outside of the loss to Boise State, Memphis has been rolling, and these haven’t been close wins. The Tigers have been dominating opponents. It took them a half to find their footing against UNLV in the opener, but they controlled the second half. Defense has been an issue for Memphis in recent years, yet this new coaching staff has completely changed that. The Tigers are shutting teams down while maintaining the explosive offense we’ve come to expect. Marcus Stokes and Jaylin Carter give Memphis a quarterback-running back combination that can pick apart this Tulane defense. I have questions about Tulane, especially at quarterback. A change under center might provide a spark, but I expect this offense to struggle regardless of who starts.
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    Mike Tierney
    +212
    (55%)
    22-18-2 in Last 42 NCAAF Picks
    MEMP -6.5
    -124
    Spread
    Picked: Oct 16 @ 2:59pm

    Analysis

    Memphis stands 5-1 straight-up, with three straight Ws by an average of 33 points. RB Jaylin Carter can call his shots against a defense that yields more yards per game than all but five FBS card-carrying backs. The Green Wave also rank poorly for sacks per game, so QB Marcus Stokes can bide his time in the pocket. Both teams can generate chunk plays, but Tulane's offense is considerably less consistent.
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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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