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    Eric Cohen
    #2
    +1945
    (68%)
    38-18 in Last 56 MLB Picks
    STL
    -106
    Money Line
    Picked: Aug 9 @ 8:52pm

    Analysis

    It's almost impossible to back Andrew Painter when he pitches for the Phillies. In fact, Philadelphia has lost seven straight Painter outings and 12 of the last 13 times he's pitched for them. At 1-8 with a 6.48 ERA in 2026, back him at your own risk. On the other side, St. Louis starter Hunter Dobbins has been effective, with a 3.60 ERA in 40 innings. Expect the Cardinals offense to eat on Monday and the Phillies to drop their fourth game in their last six.
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    Micah Roberts
    +80
    (60%)
    3-2 in Last 5 SJST ATS Picks
    USC -38.5
    -105
    Spread
    Picked: Aug 6 @ 3:14pm

    Analysis

    San Jose State went 3-9 last year, with the worst performances in their last three games. Coach Ken Niumatalolo only had two starters return, and they're both offensive linemen. Now he's got to face a USC team in the opener that is loaded this season, with nine starters back on offense, including senior quarterback Jayden Maiava, and five on defense. They have all five starters on the offensive line returning, and that's the biggest component I look at in these opening games. The cohesion is gonna be there, and apparently the boosters money is also there, as they had the No. 1 recruiting class in college football. I think USC could be the next Indiana this year. USC shows off for the nation.
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    Thomas Casale
    Casale on Campus
    NCST +5.5
    -106
    Spread
    Picked: Aug 5 @ 11:16pm

    Analysis

    This game was moved from Brazil to Virginia, and the line jumped 2 points. I think that's a bit of an overreaction. I have these teams rated pretty close, and UVA doesn't have a huge home-field edge. I also think the Cavs are a bit overvalued coming off a 11-3 season. NC State is replacing a lot of production, but I think the Wolfpack have a more talented roster and are an interesting team in the ACC. Also, keep an eye on NC State QB CJ Bailey. He closed last season strong and could take a big step forward as a junior. I see this game going down to the wire, so I'll take the 5.5.
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    Jeff Hochman
    West Coast Wiseguy
    HAWAII +5.5
    -105
    Spread
    Picked: Aug 9 @ 7:43pm

    Analysis

    Hawaii is my top pick for Week 0, fitting the system profile as an underdog of four or more points with superior line play. Meanwhile, Stanford faces significant changes, from a new coaching staff to heavy roster turnover—especially in the secondary. That could spell trouble against Hawaii head coach Timmy Chang’s run-and-shoot attack, led by sophomore quarterback Micah Alejado, who completed nearly 70% of his throws in defeating Stanford by three points last year. Stanford’s new quarterback, Davis Warren, hasn’t taken a regular-season snap in two years. The Cardinal opened as three-point favorites, largely on perceived home-field advantage and Power Five reputation. The long flight for Hawaii doesn’t bother me in the first game of the season. Grab the points.
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    Matt Severance
    Severance Pays
    UNLV
    -198
    Money Line
    Picked: Jul 24 @ 5:55pm

    Analysis

    Did you really think I would not be first on college football? I own this sport. It's a big number so I go two units (I think should be -240ish). Obviously a risk doing it a month-plus before kickoff, but UNLV has a shot to be the best non-power school in the country under Dan Mullen, while Memphis lost its head coach and most good players to Arkansas. Whomever wants to move from Memphis to Arkansas needs to have their heads examined, but money talks holmes.

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