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MLB predictions: Expert picks as LDS begin Saturday

The 2026 baseball postseason will continues this weekend with all four League Division Series. Can anyone challenge the Dodgers?

MLB

MLB predictions: Expert picks as LDS begin Saturday
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NFL

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Big East spends big, sets new standards amid leadership change

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Steelers vs Browns

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24

27

Steelers vs Browns
1:57

Phillies vs Braves

MLB•Final

2

6

Phillies vs Braves
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Kraken vs Flames

NHL•Final

6

1

Kraken vs Flames
0:38

Wild vs Predators

NHL•Final

3

1

Wild vs Predators
0:50

Blackhawks vs Mammoth

NHL•Final

0

6

Blackhawks vs Mammoth
0:48

Lightning vs Rangers

NHL•Final

1

5

Lightning vs Rangers
0:44

Flyers vs Devils

NHL•Final/OT

2

3

Flyers vs Devils
1:12

Fever vs Aces

WNBA•Final

83

94

Fever vs Aces
2:15

Cubs vs Padres

MLB•Final

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4

Cubs vs Padres
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Red Sox vs Yankees

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2

9

Red Sox vs Yankees
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White Sox vs Astros

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7

3

White Sox vs Astros
1:09

Valkyries vs Wings

WNBA•Final/OT

100

108

Valkyries vs Wings
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Dream vs Mystics

WNBA•Final

93

75

Dream vs Mystics
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Penguins vs Flyers

NHL•Final

7

0

Penguins vs Flyers
1:12

Kings vs Avalanche

NHL•Final

4

8

Kings vs Avalanche
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Islanders vs Maple Leafs

NHL•Final

1

2

Islanders vs Maple Leafs
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DWCS Week 8 Highlights: Adama Diop vs Zaurbek Sabanov

DWCS Week 8 Highlights: Adama Diop vs Zaurbek Sabanov
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DWCS Week 8 Highlights: Loai Abushaar vs George Staines

DWCS Week 8 Highlights: Loai Abushaar vs George Staines
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DWCS Week 8 Highlights: Ian Escuza vs Luca Borando

DWCS Week 8 Highlights: Ian Escuza vs Luca Borando
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DWCS Week 8 Highlights: Aieza Bertolso vs Camila Reynoso

DWCS Week 8 Highlights: Aieza Bertolso vs Camila Reynoso
2:01

Red Sox vs Yankees

MLB•Final

0

9

Red Sox vs Yankees
0:43

Lynx vs Liberty

WNBA•Final

71

87

Lynx vs Liberty
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Aces vs Fever

WNBA•Final

89

99

Aces vs Fever
1:21

Canadiens vs Maple Leafs

NHL•Final

3

2

Canadiens vs Maple Leafs
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Blackhawks vs Golden Knights

NHL•Final

2

5

Blackhawks vs Golden Knights

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Matt Severance

#1

+151.5

(67%)

6-3 in Last 9 NHL Picks

NHL
NYR @ DET • Fri 6:30pm

DET

-130

Money Line

Picked: Oct 2 @ 7:56am

Analysis

I don't think that much of Detroit, especially without Dylan Larkin, but it's the home opener in Hockeytown (not sure that moniker applies any longer) and the Rangers already playing the second of a B2B. Veteran backup goalie Joonas Korpisalo is injured so it's rookie Dylan Garand in net tonight presumably for NYR. He was very good last year but only three starts and when the Blueshirts were long eliminated. John Gibson we pretty much know will be solid but not amazing for the Wings.

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Bob Konarski

BurghBets

NCAAF
PITT @ VATECH • Fri 7:00pm

PITT +3.5

-114

Spread

Picked: Sep 30 @ 11:25pm

Analysis

This is Pittsburgh’s first test of the season and it comes on the road, after a cupcake schedule to kick off the season. The Hokies almost snubbed their toe last week at Boston College, coming back in the 4th quarter but weather was a factor. The Panthers defensive line should be able slowdown the Virginia Tech run game, making them beat them through the air as the rank 41st in passing defense. Panthers have the more dynamic offense to keep this one close.

Matchup
Tom Fornelli

#2

+502

(58%)

21-15 in Last 36 NCAAF Picks

NCAAF
PITT @ VATECH • Fri 7:00pm

PITT +3

-118

Spread

Picked: Oct 1 @ 12:57pm

Analysis

One of the biggest games of the weekend, even if neither team has one of those little numbers next to their names. Both teams have gotten off to great starts, but their overall numbers are skewed by each playing one game in horrific weather. I like Pitt's offense a little more, so if I can grab a field goal, I'll take it.

Matchup
Matt Severance

#1

+151.5

(67%)

6-3 in Last 9 NHL Picks

NHL
WAS @ CAR • Fri 7:00pm

CAR

-143

Money Line

Picked: Oct 2 @ 8:05am

Analysis

The defending Stanley Cup champions look to avoid a 0-2 start, with both at home, for some early urgency before flying out to play in Philly on Saturday. On the bright side, the Carolina penalty kill went 7-for-7 in that 1-0 opening loss to Florida. Go 7-for-7 on the PK and allow a single goal tonight, and I'll certainly take my chances. Alex Ovechkin opens presumably his final season with the Caps off an injury that affected him in the preseason. Front end of a B2B for Washington as well. Logan Thompson is in net tonight, and his road splits weren't nearly as good as home last season.

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Micah Roberts

+136

(58%)

7-5-1 in Last 13 NCAAF Picks

NCAAF
PITT @ VATECH • Fri 7:00pm

VATECH -2

-111

Spread

Picked: Oct 2 @ 1:09pm

Analysis

Pittsburgh goes to Virginia Tech, and both teams are 4-0 and 3-1 ATS. The difference with Virginia Tech rests with their coach, James Franklin, who was hired this season after the team had a three-win season last year. Coaching matters, and Franklin is the perfect example of why. Pitt has an average score of 18-14, while Virginia Tech averages 43-16. The spread has dropped from Tech -3.5 to -2 in this game. so I'll lay it. Electric atmosphere in Blacksburg at night. Virginia Tech to win.

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