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    Bob Konarski
    BurghBets
    Under 134.5
    -110
    Over/Under
    Picked: Nov 1 @ 10:00pm

    Analysis

    Early morning tip off before we start the work day. Last season, these were two of the slower teams in the country in terms of tempo and yes, it’s a new season and new players. But, the one thing we all know is this Merrimack defense and their zone. The Mountaineers have the size advantage and should be able to control the boards but Joe Gallo and Merrimack will make this into a slow, grind it out contest.
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    Thomas Casale
    Casale on Campus
    BUFF +3
    -110
    Spread
    Picked: Oct 31 @ 10:11pm

    Analysis

    Caesars. Half Unit for the first CBB pick of the season. Both teams have new rosters, but I like the players the Bulls added a little more. In 2026, this is obviously more of a personal projection. We won't know about 99% of these teams until we see how all the new pieces fit together. Both teams will play fast here and shoot a ton of threes. The difference is I think UB has the better guards. I make the Bulls -1, so I will back them at +3 for a half unit. The five-month grind with no sleep and two more ulcers is underway!
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    R.J. White
    +272
    (52%)
    11-10-1 in Last 22 NFL ATS Picks
    SEA -3
    -116
    Spread
    Picked: Oct 26 @ 11:09am

    Analysis

    The Seahawks offense got back on track against the Chiefs by turning the ball over only once. Now they'll get to face a Bears defense allowing a league-worst 6.3 yards per play. That means we should expect another strong performance from Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and it'll be on the Bears offense to keep up, But they'll be on the road against the best defense in the league. The Seahawks lead the league with just 4.4 net yards per pass attempt, giving up no more than 176 net passing yards in a single game. Their rush defense is second in yards per attempt, and NFL leading rusher Kenneth Walker managed just 2.6 yards per carry on Sunday night. This line should be closer to Seahawks -6.
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    Larry Hartstein
    #1
    +955
    (61%)
    37-24 in Last 61 NFL Picks
    SEA -3
    -114
    Spread
    Picked: Oct 29 @ 11:36am

    Analysis

    Both teams made high-profile trades this week in hopes of a Super Bowl run. I like the Seahawks at home, but would not lay more than a field goal. The Seahawks did not allow a 10-yard run or a 20-yard catch in last week's stomping of the Chiefs. With Nick Emmanwori back to full health, Seattle's defense looks as good as last year's unit. The Seahawks rank No. 2 in points per drive allowed (1.45) and explosive play percentage allowed (4.9). Sam Darnold got untracked last week, only committing one backbreaking turnover. Despite the loss of left tackle Charles Cross (ankle), Seattle should have enough offensive success to cover.
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    Adam Thompson
    +582
    (64%)
    16-9-1 in Last 26 NFL Picks
    SEA -3
    -114
    Spread
    Picked: Oct 29 @ 7:28pm

    Analysis

    No defense allows more yards per play than Chicago, and that's despite playing a 9-3 game in the rain vs. the Vikings. Meanwhile, the Seahawks have allowed the fewest yards; they're No. 6 vs. the run and No. 1 against the pass. Caleb Williams may be the better QB, but Sam Darnold has the better matchup. Seattle also should get an offensive boost with the season debut of RB1 Zach Charbonnet and return of first-round rookie RB Jadarian Price.

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