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    David Bearman
    #2
    +606
    (67%)
    14-7 in Last 21 NCAAF Picks
    DUKE +2.5
    -106
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    Picked: Oct 23 @ 11:58am

    Analysis

    The rematch of last year's ACC title game features two teams that are not playing like they will make a return to the ACC title game, but it is ripe for a small upset.  Duke has lost its last two games by a combined seven points after starting the season 4-0, including a big upset win at Illinois and a blowout of Stanford to open ACC play. In both losses, to North Carolina and Georgia Tech, the Blue Devils had more total yards, won the time-of-possession battle, and held fourth-quarter leads.  Virginia got off to a great start with a blowout of NC State, but has not done much since, losing to Florida State by 31 and SMU by 10 last week.
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    Mike Tierney
    +35
    (55%)
    6-5 in Last 11 NCAAF Picks
    UMASS +13.5
    -115
    Spread
    Picked: Oct 23 @ 4:31pm

    Analysis

    QB Pop Watson took the snaps in UMass' first five games, all but one SU wins. Watson returns from an injury rehab after sitting out two losses. He boasts a 74 percent completition rate, with just three sacks and two interceptions, and averages 5.4 yards per carry. The Minutemen should throw him a coming-home party. UConn's three victories did not exactly trigger the popping of corks. The Huskies' conquests came against teams with a combined record of 5-14, and one hails from FCS. Overachieving UMass will be motivated to get within one win of bowl eligibility.
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    Zack Cimini
    +66.5
    (57%)
    8-6 in Last 14 NCAAF ATS Picks
    DUKE +2.5
    -106
    Spread
    Picked: Oct 23 @ 4:32pm

    Analysis

    Two teams that have faltered in the ACC are Duke and Virginia. Duke has lost two consecutive games, and Virginia has three losses on the season. This is a bit of a surprise as both teams played in the ACC title game a year ago. For Duke, their losses have been by a total of seven points. Look for better execution as they have not suffered three losses in a row as a team since 2021. Grab the points.
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    Mike Barner
    #1
    +681
    (89%)
    8-1 in Last 9 NBA Player Props Picks
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    J. Jaquez Jr.
    Over 15.5
    -105
    Points
    WIN
    Picked: Oct 23 @ 9:14am

    Analysis

    Jaime Jaquez Jr. started and played 31 minutes in Milwaukee’s season opener against the Wizards. He shot 8-for-12 from the field on his way to scoring 22 points. He was also efficient last season, shooting 50.7% from the field. The Bulls were one of the worst defensive teams in the league last season and were torched for 135 points by the Raptors in their first game of this season. With the expectation that Jaquez plays around 30 minutes again, this over is appealing.
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    Mike Barner
    #1
    +681
    (89%)
    8-1 in Last 9 NBA Player Props Picks
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    J. Smith
    Over 20.5
    -114
    PTS + REB
    WIN
    Picked: Oct 23 @ 9:18am

    Analysis

    Jalen Smith will continue to start at center for the Bulls with Nic Claxton (hamstring) out. Last season, he averaged 10.2 points and 6.7 rebounds in just 21 minutes per game. With the Bulls getting blown out 135-92 by the Raptors in their first game, Smith only played 19 minutes. Still, he finished with 15 points and eight rebounds. He should play more in what should be a closer game against the Bucks, who just gave up 34 points and 12 rebounds to big man Anthony Davis in their season opener. Smith can thrive in this matchup.

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