Friday 9/3/21 thread for handicapping service plays and expert predictions for NFL, NCAAF & MLB games
SportsLine Projection Model
Michigan State at Northwestern | 9/3 | 9 P.M. ET
Against the spread
Pick: Northwestern -3
The Wildcats cover in 57 percent of simulations.
Over/Under
Pick: Under 45
The Under cashes in 74 percent of simulations.
Moneyline
Pick: Northwestern -160
The Wildcats win 67 percent of the time.
Projected final score: Northwestern 21, Michigan State 14
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Pickswise Sports
CFB 3* Best Bet - North Carolina -5.5
CFB Regular 1* Plays
Kansas/South Dakota Over 55
Northwestern -155 (Moneyline)
Colorado -37.5
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Jason Sharpe
4 Northwestern-3
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Betting Resource
Sep 3: MLB: Atlanta - Colorado
Pick: Colorado win Odds: 2.29
Risk: 8 units
Sep 3: MLB: Philly - Miami
Pick: Philly -1.5 Odds: 2.22
Risk: 8 units
Sep 3: WTA: US Open: Kontaveit - Swiatek
Pick: Kontaveit win Odds: 2.05
Risk: 8 units
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IC
3* Northwestern -3
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Stitches--NY Post. Won yesterday with the A's. Season record now 75-76.
Friday's play (20 units) is on the Mets.
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Micah Roberts
NORTH CAROLINA @ VIRGINIA TECH | 09/03 | 6:00 PM EDT
NORTH CAROLINA -5.5
ANALYSIS: I hate to use 2020 as any kind of barometer, but because Virginia Tech has so many returning starters on both sides of the ball, I’m going to. The Hokies failed to cover both games in which they were underdogs and also lost as favorites on four occasions. North Carolina returns its entire offensive line, as well as a Heisman Trophy favorite in QB Sam Howell. Without Clemson being on the schedule, this is the toughest game for the Tar Heels until they visit Notre Dame on Oct. 30 and NC State in the season finale. Take North Carolina and lay the points.
MICHIGAN ST. @ NORTHWESTERN | 09/03 | 9:00 PM EDT
MICHIGAN ST. +3
ANALYSIS: Give the big check in the coaching edge to Northwestern's Pat Fitzgerald over Mel Tucker, but the wrong team is favored here. The Spartans went only 2-5 last season, but one of the wins was against Northwestern, which won and covered seven of its nine. Most of the Northwestern players from a defense that allowed only 15.9 points per game are gone, and just four starters on offense return. Michigan State brings back almost everyone. The Spartans have the cohesion, chemistry and an experience edge. Spartans to cover.
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Matt Severance
L.A. DODGERS @ SAN FRANCISCO | 09/03 | 9:45 PM EDT
L.A. DODGERS -115
ANALYSIS: First place in the NL West on the line -- the Dodgers come in with a full bullpen after being off Thursday, while the Giants aren't hitting and were lucky to avoid a four-game home sweep at the hands of the Brewers on Thursday. Arguably San Francisco's best reliever, Tyler Rogers (1.80 ERA), has pitched in the past two games and thus likely won't be available. Giants starter Anthony DeSclafani is 0-3 with a 9.43 ERA in five starts against the Dodgers this year. I don't love LA starter David Price, but getting that loaded lineup at just -115 against anyone is a must-play. I expect this ML to jump in the morning.
ATLANTA @ COLORADO | 09/03 | 8:40 PM EDT
COLORADO +1.5
ANALYSIS: Won yet again on the Rockies RL on Thursday, and I see no reason to stop Friday at -120. Their pitcher Thursday, Chi Chi Gonzalez, is one of the NL's worst (probably why they lost 6-5), but Friday's starter Antonio Senzatela has always been better in Denver (3.89 ERA this year) and has a 2.93 ERA in five starts overall since coming off the injured list. Atlanta's Huascar Ynoa is a fine young pitcher, but this will be his first time at Coors Field. It's a totally different experience. I'm going to take the Rox +1.5 at home pretty much always when they are -120 or better.
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Totals 4 U
September's American League Shootout Total of the Month
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Minnesota/Tampa Bay over 9
MLB Baseball Bonus Winners
St Louis/Milwaukee under 7 1/2
Texas/LA Angels under 8 1/2
Detroit/Cincinnati over 9
Philadelphia/Miami over 7 1/2
Totals 4 You College Football Report for Friday, Sept 3rd
September's ACC Coastal Super Total of the Month!!!!!
North Carolina/Virginia Tech over 63 1/2
College Football Bonus Winners
Old Dominion/Wake Forest under 62
Duke/Charlotte under 60
Michigan State/Northwestern under 45 1/2
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Andrew McInnis 5%
Oakland Athletics at Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays -148 S Manaea (LHP), A Manoah (RHP) Must Start
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The Money Team Wins Sports Network
NCAA 7-0 +$24,000
5k Michigan State +3 -104
3k Michigan State Over 45.5
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The Money Team Wins Sports Network
MLB 161-124 +$45,740
3k Washington +120
2k Detroit +151
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August Young
4-Unit Play: Take #959 Atlanta Braves -140 over Colorado Rockies (Ynoa/Sentazela)
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Barrett Sallee
UNC -5.5
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Larry Hartstein
Astros -125
Blue Jays -1.5
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Master Sports
MLB
4* #967/968 Minnesota/Tampa Bay OVER 8
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Mike McClure
UNC -5.5
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BRAD POWERS
South Dakota
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EAGLE EYE SPORTS
Guaranteed-Northwestern -3
EAGLE EYE SPORTS
Gridiron-Northwestern -3
EAGLE EYE SPORTS
D-Moose-Va.Tech +5
EAGLE EYE SPORTS
Winning-Points-Duke-6.5
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Chris Ruffolo - SportsChatPlace
CFB
Northwestern -3
Virginia Tech +6
Duke/Charlotte Under 60.5
MLB
Mets/Nationals Over 9
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Randy Chambers - SportsChatPlace
CFB
Wake Forest -31.5
Colorado -37.5
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Pickswise Sports
MLB 3* Best Bets
Angels -1.5 runs
Astros -1.5 runs
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IQ Sports
3* Washington 1st 5 +105 (954)
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WUnderdog
MLB
Washington+126 vs ny mets
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Sharp Action Pro Report
Wake Forest -31.5
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Insider Sports Report
4* Atlanta (Ynoa)/Colorado (Senzatela) UNDER 12.5
Range: 13 to 12
3* Duke -6.5 over Charlotte (NCAAF)
Range: -5 to -9
3* Houston (Urquidy) -140 over San Diego (Arrieta)
Range: -120 to -160
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Elite Sports Picks
Chicago Cubs (Mills) -125 over Pittsburgh (Brault)(ALREADY STARTED)
National Sports Service
4* Atlanta (Ynoa)/Colorado (Senzatela) UNDER 12.5
3* Northwestern -3 over Michigan St. (NCAAF)
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Freddy Wills
Friday (Duke-6.5)
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Primetime Sports Picks
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MEMBER PICKS For 09/03/21
5 Unit --> Houston (Urquidy) -140 over San Diego (Arrieta)
3 Unit --> North Carolina -6 over Virginia Tech (NCAAF)
3 Unit --> Northwestern -3 over Michigan St. (NCAAF)
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Top Rank Sports Picks
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Marquee Picks® For 09/03/21
4★ St. Louis (Wainwright) +1.5 runs -145 over Milwaukee (Peralta)
3★ Old Dominion/Wake Forest UNDER 62 (NCAAF)
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DavidN 2* NORTHWESTERN/MICHIGAN STATE OVER 45
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Smart Money Plays
North Carolina Tar Heels -6 (3u, 6e)
North Carolina Tar Heels Under 63.5 (3u, 6e)
Northwestern Wildcats Under 45.5 (3u, 9e)
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Dave Cokin
NCAA Football - 3% Wake Forest -31 (-110)
MLB
KC Royals 1H (+100) - Hernandez/Keuchel must start
Toronto Blue Jays 1H -0.5 (-110) - Manoah/Manaea must start
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AL Demarco
Top-Rated 15-Dime Release
TODAY'S PLAY
The Pick: 15 Dimes - Duke
The Line: Duke -6 1/2 at 11:10 pm pacific Thursday
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TOMMY BRUNSON
50 DIME
Winner
Big Ten Winner # 2 in a Row
TODAY'S PLAY
The Pick: My 50 Dime play is Northwestern minus the points.
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JAY MCNEIL
75 DIME
MLB Winner
Five Run Rout
TODAY'S PLAY
The Pick: 75 DIME play on the New York Yankees with Cortes -1 1/2 runs over the Baltimore Orioles with Means.
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TRACE ADAMS
Top-Rated
1000♦
Winner
ACC Bankroll Builder
TODAY'S PLAY
The Pick: 1000♦ on the North Carolina Tar Heels
The Line: At 7:30 am eastern time, the Tar Heels are -5 1/2 points.
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HigherPowerSports
North Carolina vs Virginia Tech(NCAAF)
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MITCHELL NEWMAN
50 DIME
Winner
Three Run Road Rout
TODAY'S PLAY
Selection: 50 Dime winner on the Philadelphia Phillies (Gibson) -1 1/2 runs over the Miami Marlins (Luzardo).
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CHRIS JORDAN
800♦
MLB Winner # 5 of 6
N.L. Pitching Mismatch of the Week
TODAY'S PLAY
The Pick: 800♦ Colorado Rockies
The Line: At 11:30 am pacific, the number is Colorado +140
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GUS AUGUSTINE
40 Dime
Winner
College Football Bounce Back
TODAY'S PLAY
The Pick: 40 Dime Charlotte 49ers
The Line: At Noon eastern, the line is Charlotte +6 1/2 points.
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KIRBY MAXWELL
40 Dime
N.L. East
Game of the Week
TODAY'S PLAY
RATING: 40 Dime
PLAY: New York Mets
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JACK BRAYMAN
Top-Rated
100 DIME
Winner
National League West
Game of the Year
TODAY'S PLAY
The Pick: 100 Dime Los Angeles Dodgers
SEAN MICHAELS
25 Dime
Winner
Opening College Football
Total of the Year
TODAY'S PLAY
Pick: 25 Dime release on Michigan State-Northwestern Under
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STEVE BUDIN - CEO
PHILADELPHIA CREW
Opening College Lock of the Year
Michigan State at Northwestern
50 DIME RELEASE
TODAY'S PLAY
Pick: 50 Dime play on the Michigan State
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JM SPORTS
Game: (979) Houston Astros at (980) San Diego Padres
Date/Time: Sep 3 2021 10:10 PM EDT
Betting Line Provider: Consensus Line
Play Rating: 4 units
Play: Houston Astros -132 J Urquidy (RHP), J Arrieta (RHP) Must Start
4 unit Houston Astros (-132) over San Diego Padres (Urquidy/Arrieta) —
I was very close to making this an early 5 star in September. Arrieta (as well as the Padres) is not what they used to be in the previous seasons (or for SD, as they were earlier this year). Arrieta is 5-12 with a 7.13 ERA and a 1.78 WHIP, in his only start with SD he allowed 5 ER on 7 hits in just 3.1 IP, he is 3-7 @ night with a 8.80 ERA & a .333 opponent batting average. Even just in his L4 starts since the All-Star Break, Arrieta is an unbelievable 0-3 with a 11.15 ERA and…. A .479 OPPONENT BATTING AVERAGE. Urquidy, on the other hand, is 6-3 with a 3.38 ERA and a WHIP under 1.00. He is 2-0 in his last 3 starts, and even though he has been injured, this season Urquidy has been impressive @ night, going 4-0 in 8 starts with a 2.42 ERA and an opponent batting average of .174. The Padres haven’t faired well against top caliber RHP, and now with a struggling offense, things may get worse, they are 2-11 in the L13 games vs. a RHP w/ a WHIP under 1 when the line is > -115, and they are 1-4 in the FGS as a D vs. a RHP. The most remarkable thing is that the Padres have lost 10 STRAIGHT games as a dog vs. a RHP, and in those 10 games, SD only scored 4 or more runs 3 times (all 3 of those games were 4 runs) and they have only held opponents to less then 4 runs ONCE in those 10 games! While Houston is hot, especially in the opening game of a series, they know how to make a good first impression, going 12-2 in the L14 series openers on the road (including 9-2 in the L11 as a AF), and they are 21-7 as a F > -240 in the opener. The Astros are also 8-0 in Urquidy’s starts with a line between (-300) & (-105) and they are 6-2 vs. a SP w/ an ERA>6.00 when the line is < -110.
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CAL SPORTS
Game: (151) Duke at (152) Charlotte
Date/Time: Sep 3 2021 7:00 PM EDT
Betting Line Provider: Consensus Line
Play Rating: 4%
Play: Duke -6.5 (-110)
4% Duke -6.5 Charlotte
Clear Power Rating play as I have Duke OVER 11 points better.
Duke beat this team by 34 points last season and will be able to run the ball well ve Charlotte.
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Pure Lock
10* Chicago White Sox -105
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Tom Stryker
NCAA FRIDAY NIGHT TOP SHELF CONFERENCE SMASH
North Carolina
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Tom Fornelli
North Carolina/Virginia Tech
Under 63.5
Michigan State/Northwestern
Under 45.5
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Jack Winningham
MLB
Phillies
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Big Al Conf GOM. Milwaukee brewers
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Godfatherlocks september 3rd picks
1st ever 10 dime / 10k unit �� pick
virginia tech hokies +6 (ncaaf)
massive 5000 unit picks
#1 - northwestern wildcats -3 (ncaaf)
#2 - san diego padres +115 (mlb)
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H&H Sports
Triple Dime - Phillies -140
Triple Dime - Giants +110
Triple Dime - Astros -125
Double Dime - Yankees -1.5 runs
Double Dime - Rays/Twins Over 9
Double Dime - White Sox -125
Triple Dime - Northwestern -154
Double Dime - North Carolina -5.5
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Zack Cimini
Mariners -111
Giants +105
Padres +115
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