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    Jeff Hochman
    West Coast Wiseguy
    CLE
    -118
    Money Line
    Picked: Aug 11 @ 3:30pm

    Analysis

    Taylen Green is an elite rusher with 2,405 rushing yards in 53 college games, making him dangerous late in preseason games when backup offensive lines are on the field. Cleveland’s main quarterback reps go to Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel, but Green’s late snaps add explosive potential. Miller Moss, by contrast, is a pocket passer behind Chicago’s backups and sits behind Caleb Williams, Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum. Most preseason games are decided in the fourth quarter. Cleveland’s quarterback depth and the drive of new coach Todd Monken, who served under John Harbaugh—a coach known for valuing preseason wins, give the Browns a clear advantage. Monken served as the Browns' offensive coordinator in 2019 and now returns for his second stint.
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    Matt Severance
    Severance Pays
    BUF
    -137
    Money Line
    Picked: Aug 13 @ 12:05pm

    Analysis

    This won't be a typical preseason game for the Bills because they will christen the new Highmark Stadium on Saturday against Carolina, and Josh Allen will play a couple of series apparently. The Panthers do have the edge of a game under their belts and beat Arizona last Thursday but otherwise had been a terrible preseason bet the past few years. It's the Buffalo head coaching debut of Joe Brady, and new HCs generally tend to try and instill a winning culture immediately even in a meaningless game.
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    Mike Tierney
    +692
    (63%)
    19-11-1 in Last 31 BUF ATS Picks
    BUF -3
    -105
    Spread
    Picked: Aug 14 @ 3:01pm

    Analysis

    This is no ordinary exhibition game. The Bills open their new stadium, which should raise the excitement level well above a normal preseason atmosphere. Buffalo’s Joe Brady would welcome a win to launch his head coaching career and will use QB Josh Allen, and most starters. Carolina counters with its regular QB, Bryce Young, but coach Dave Canales projects starters to be done within the first 20 plays. The Panthers got their W on neutral grounds at the Hall of Fame game and travel for the second straight week. Motivation sits squarely with the home side.
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    R.J. White
    Super Stat Geek
    Under 42.5
    -112
    Over/Under
    Picked: Aug 15 @ 11:01am

    Analysis

    The Giants starters are expected to see some time in this game, and the Vikings have an experienced group of QBs. That being said, this is a huge total for a preseason game. The highest scoring game of the weekend so far has had 41 points, and I don't know what makes this one special. In fact, with Brian Flores as the DC on one side, I would expect scoring to be a bit curbed. It makes sense to fade most preseason totals this high, so I'll do it and hope for stops.
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    Eric Cohen
    #1
    +2045
    (67%)
    42-21 in Last 63 MLB Picks
    DET
    -135
    Money Line
    Picked: Aug 15 @ 12:12pm

    Analysis

    Troy Melton continues to dominate for the Tigers this season. Detroit has won 11 of his 13 starts in 2026 and Melton sits at 7-1 with a sparkling 1.46 ERA. He's only given up more than two earned runs once, but not since June 9th. Current White Sox hitters are a collective 8 for 49 (.163 average) against Detroit's surprising ace. Who needs Tarik Skubal after all when you have Troy Melton!? (And yes, I'm kidding). Nonetheless, it's time to back Detroit's top starter until he implodes, which doesn't appear to be anytime soon.

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