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Week 1 checklist: What top contenders must prove in tune‑up games

With 22 of the top 25 teams entering Week 1 as double-digit favorites, here's what we can learn about the contenders -- even in blowout wins.

College Football

Week 1 checklist: What top contenders must prove in tune‑up games
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College Basketball

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Tigers vs Twins

MLB•Final

11

6

Tigers vs Twins
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White Sox vs Astros

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0

2

White Sox vs Astros
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Giants vs Pirates

MLB•Final

5

4

Giants vs Pirates
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Mets vs Rays

MLB•Final

10

4

Mets vs Rays
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Brewers vs Cubs

MLB•Final

9

5

Brewers vs Cubs
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Blue Jays vs Guardians

MLB•Final

11

0

Blue Jays vs Guardians
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Braves vs Nationals

MLB•Final

9

0

Braves vs Nationals
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Athletics vs Rangers

MLB•Final

9

2

Athletics vs Rangers
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Highlights: Braves at Nationals (9/2)

MLB

Highlights: Braves at Nationals (9/2)
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DWCS Week 4 Highlights: Patrick Rivera vs Adam Darby

DWCS Week 4 Highlights: Patrick Rivera vs Adam Darby
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DWCS Week 4 Highlights: Hunter Smith vs Adam Livingston

DWCS Week 4 Highlights: Hunter Smith vs Adam Livingston
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DWCS Week 4 Highlights: Brandon Holmes vs Modestino Rodrigues

DWCS Week 4 Highlights: Brandon Holmes vs Modestino Rodrigues
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DWCS Week 4 Highlights: Gabriel Lorenço vs Charlie Cleveland

DWCS Week 4 Highlights: Gabriel Lorenço vs Charlie Cleveland
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DWCS Week 4 Highlights: Liam McCracken vs Silvestre Sanchez

DWCS Week 4 Highlights: Liam McCracken vs Silvestre Sanchez
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Cardinals vs Dodgers

MLB•Final

13

8

Cardinals vs Dodgers
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Yankees vs Angels

MLB•Final

7

3

Yankees vs Angels
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Phillies vs Diamondbacks

MLB•Final

7

1

Phillies vs Diamondbacks
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Orioles vs Rockies

MLB•Final

2

4

Orioles vs Rockies
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Athletics vs Rangers

MLB•Final

5

8

Athletics vs Rangers
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White Sox vs Astros

MLB•Final

5

1

White Sox vs Astros
1:20

Brewers vs Cubs

MLB•Final

9

4

Brewers vs Cubs
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Giants vs Pirates

MLB•Final

12

13

Giants vs Pirates
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Tigers vs Twins

MLB•Final

2

15

Tigers vs Twins
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Marlins vs Royals

MLB•Final

6

3

Marlins vs Royals
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Padres vs Reds

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3

4

Padres vs Reds

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Eric Cohen

EC

MLB
SF @ PIT • Thu 12:35pm

R. Devers

Over 1.5

+135

Bases

Picked: Sep 2 @ 11:09pm

Analysis

After it hit in the first inning with a home run on Wednesday, I'm hopping right back on the Rafael Devers total bases train on Thursday. Devers has a ten game hitting streak, six of which he's gotten multiple hits and nine of which he's reached 2+ total bases. I'm riding the hot streak while I can...especially in a bullpen game for the Pirates. At his best, Devers is one of the best hitters in the game and he's shown it of late, though it's too bad his team is far out of contention.

Matchup
Emory Hunt

+95

(67%)

2-1 in Last 3 WAKE ATS Picks

NCAAF
AKRON @ WAKE • Thu 7:00pm

AKRON +24.5

-106

Spread

Picked: Sep 1 @ 8:54am

Analysis

This matchup will be an experience vs experience type of game. Akron's offense has a ton of experience, as does the defense of Wake Forest. Because of the pace of play factor and both teams ability to run the football. I expect this game to be a lower scoring, tightly contested contest.

Matchup
Matt Severance

Severance Pays

NCAAF
SIL @ SAMF • Thu 7:00pm

SAMF +25.5

-122

Spread

Picked: Sep 2 @ 9:52pm

Analysis

This is hoping that SIU preseason All-American quarterback DJ Williams doesn't play after leaving the opener with an injury. He's being called week-to-week, so you'd think not. The Salukis were upset without him at West Florida with backup Jake Curry throwing three picks. Then SIU had to travel back home, then here to Alabama. We get over a key number of 24 for Samford's home opener. The Bulldogs are just one victory shy of the 500-win mark all-time. Their QB is Oregon State transfer Gabari Johnson.

Matchup
Eric Cohen

#1

+2139

(62%)

57-35 in Last 92 MLB Picks

MLB
MIA @ KC • Thu 7:40pm

KC

+105

Money Line

Picked: Sep 2 @ 11:32pm

Analysis

Even though Miami's ace Sandy Alcantara is on the mound on Thursday, I'm backing Michael Wacha and the Royals to avoid the series sweep. Surprisingly, Miami has lost four straight Alcantara starts and 7 of his last 10 outings. Meanwhile, Kansas City has won three straight Wacha starts and 5 of his last 8 outings. Since the All-Star Break, Kansas City's starter has given up two earned runs or less in 6 of his 8 starts. I think Wacha turns in another quality outing and leads the Royals to a victory at home on Thursday evening.

Matchup
Emory Hunt

+88

(60%)

3-2 in Last 5 COLO ATS Picks

NCAAF
COLO @ GATECH • Thu 8:00pm

COLO +6.5

-102

Spread

Picked: Sep 1 @ 9:02am

Analysis

One of the biggest moves of the CFB offseason was Colorado's hiring of Brennan Marion as their offensive coordinator. His ability to get the most out of the run game and QB with his Go-Go Offense has been well documented. Speaking of run game, that's what the Yellow Jackets do really well. Expect this game to be won or lost on the ground game, which means it'll be more than likely a field goal type contest.

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