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    Matt Severance
    +686.5
    (68%)
    23-11 in Last 34 NHL Picks
    Under 7
    -133
    Over/Under
    Picked: Oct 29 @ 7:54am

    Analysis

    Wow, a 7 and it's not involving the Avalanche or Oilers. Both these clubs are pretty solid offensively but not world-changing. My one concern is that it might be Mammoth backup Sebastian Cossa's turn and he has a 3.21 GAA. But let's hope not. Doesn't much matter who is in net for the Pens -- probably Arturs Silovs and his 2.88 G AA -- as they are pretty thin at forward due to injury, etc., although Sidney Crosby is fine. The model has 6.7 goals scored and I'm fully prepared to push at a 3-3 regulation draw.
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    Allie O'Neill
    #3
    +428
    (67%)
    10-5-1 in Last 16 NHL O/U Picks
    Over 6.5
    -130
    Over/Under
    Picked: Oct 29 @ 5:55pm

    Analysis

    We saw this matchup just a few days ago, which ended in a 5-4 Mammoth victory. Arturs Silovs allowed Utah five goals, and I don’t expect the Mammoth to take it any easier on him this go around. Karel Vejmelka typically relies on his offense to bail him out, and I see him giving up at least a couple goals to the Penguins tonight. We only need seven goals to cash this Over, and I think both offenses are more than capable of getting us there.
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    Matt Severance
    #1
    +752.5
    (68%)
    28-13 in Last 41 NCAAF Picks
    Under 76.5
    -112
    Over/Under
    Picked: Oct 26 @ 11:15am

    Analysis

    Wowzers, a total of 76.5 -- that's the highest of the season by far in college football. And I guess I get it as North Texas comes off an 88-total point game vs. Navy and had an 89-point total game a few weeks ago at Tulsa. FAU has that beat, coming off a 100-point game vs. Rice. But on principle I gotta play a half unit here. The model has only 50 points scored. That seems a bit low, but I'm good with 41-35.
  • expert headshot
    Matt Severance
    +686.5
    (68%)
    23-11 in Last 34 NHL Picks
    Under 6.5
    -128
    Over/Under
    Picked: Oct 29 @ 1:14pm

    Analysis

    Not much of a fan of either goalie in Spencer Knight and John Gibson, but these are two of the worst offensive teams in the NHL and arguably Detroit's top guy in that regard, center Dylan Larkin, is out amid rumors he has finally gotten his trade wish or is close. Hopefully to the Blackhawks! Larkin has six points in 10 games. In two early season games without him, the Wings totaled two goals and lost both.
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    Bob Konarski
    +72
    (60%)
    3-2 in Last 5 NCAAF O/U Picks
    Over 78.5
    -110
    Over/Under
    Picked: Oct 29 @ 7:00pm

    Analysis

    This total is wild but it’s high for a reason. North Texas has the second best offense in the country, averaging over 43 points per game. The Owls defense hasn’t been able to stop anyone as their allowing 34 points per game. The pace and big plays will be there as this game could end up being like playing a video game.

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