Saturday 8/21/21 thread for free handicapping service plays and expert predictions for NCAAF, MLB & NFL games.
Andrew McInnis
5% [EPL] Norwich City at Manchester City
Total Over 3.5 (-120)
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Elite Sports Picks
Seattle (Gilbert)/Houston (Odorizzi) OVER 9
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Insider Sports Report
5* San Francisco (Gausman) -125 over Oakland (Manaea)
Range: -105 to -145
3* Miami -5 over Atlanta (NFL)
Range: -3 to -7
3* N.Y. Mets (Hill)/L.A. Dodgers (Scherzer) UNDER 9
Range: 9.5 to 8.5
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National Sports Service
4* Chicago White Sox (Keuchel) +110 over Tampa Bay (Patino)
3* Tennessee/Tampa Bay UNDER 35 (NFL)
3* Denver -5 over Seattle (NFL)
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Primetime Sports Picks
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MEMBER PICKS For 08/21/21
4 Unit --> San Francisco (Gausman) -125 over Oakland (Manaea)
3 Unit --> Indianapolis +2 over Minnesota (NFL)
3 Unit --> Las Vegas/L.A. Rams UNDER 35 (NFL)
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Top Rank Sports Picks
Sports Handicapping At Its Best®
Marquee Picks® For 08/21/21
4★ N.Y. Mets (Hill)/L.A. Dodgers (Scherzer) UNDER 9
3★ Chicago -4.5 over Buffalo (NFL)
3★ Colorado (Freeland) -155 over Arizona (Gallen)
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Martin Green
Liverpool vs. Burnley
Liverpool -1.5 (-170) (one unit)
Liverpool to win to nil (-133) (half unit)
Liverpool over 2.5 goals (half unit)
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Andrew McInnis
5% [EPL] Norwich City at Manchester City
Total Over 3.5 (-120)
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Brandon Wise
Manny Pacquiao vs. Yordenis Ugas
Over-under 10.5 rounds: Over 200
Prop pick: Pacquiao by decision +120
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Alan Scozzari Sport
Guaranteed B Wager
Spain LaLiga
Villarreal 0 -0,5 +110
Tip of the day B Wager
England Championship
Blackburn - West Brom
UNDER 2,5 -110
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mega-bet-ticket
Brighton – Watford : Over 2 @ 1.70
Lugo – R. Sociedad B : Over 2 @ 1.85
Total Odds : 3.14
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pickstennis
WTA – SINGLES: Cincinnati (USA)
Pliskova Ka. – Teichmann J. B.
Under 21.5
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both-to-score
EGYPT: Premier League
National Bank Egypt – Ghazl El Mahallah
Both to score : YES @ 2.10
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teamronaldinho
German – Bundesliga
Hertha Berlin – Wolfsburg
Wolfsburg Over 1.5 @ 2.10
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Emory Hunt
NFL
Published 8/19
Houston Texans @ Dallas Cowboys | 8/21 | 8 PM
Cowboys -3.5
Houston is coming off of an impressive showing vs the Green Bay Packers, in a much needed distraction from what's been going on with their franchise this offseason. However, rookie QB Davis Mills was a bit inconsistent in that game, and found himself under duress a lot. Dallas needs a great defensive showing this week, better than what they showed against the Cardinals. Look for them to get a confidence boost against a Texans team trying to still figure out its roster.
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R.J. White
New York Jets @ Green Bay Packers | 8/21 | 4:25 P.M. ET
Jets -2.5
With the Jets coming off a win and the Packers off a loss, I wanted to like the home team here, and you should be ready to play them if this line gets to Packers +3 and Jordan Love is cleared to play. But with Love's status up in the air and no chance Aaron Rodgers sees the field for an extended time, it's hard to go against the Jets at this number knowing that Kurt Benkert and/or a street free agent will play the majority of the time against a Robert Saleh coached defense. The Packers defense had no answer for the Texans rushing offense last week, and Mike LaFleur's offense should be a tougher test in that regard as well.
Buffalo Bills @ Chicago Bears | 8/21 | 1 P.M. ET
Bills +5
Justin Fields gave Bears fans plenty to be excited about in his preseason debut, but he should see more resistance against a Bills defense that improved its depth during the offseason and shut the Lions offense down until the fourth quarter last week. And the Bills have the decided advantage early when the first-string offenses are still playing. I was prepared to take the Bears at a short number here, but five points is just too many. The best play here may be to take the Bills in the first half, particularly if you're catching at least three points, then come back and play the Bears in the second half.
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Wunderdog
NFLX
Seattle+5 vs denver
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Stitches--NY Post. Lost with the Cubs yesterday. Season record now 71-68.
Saturday's play (10 units) is on the Twins.
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MLB(Bob Balfe)
2:20 PM EST
Rotation #925-926
Royals/Cubs Over 9.5 runs
Bubic/Thompson
We will have a hot, humid and windy day at Wrigley. Both pitchers are very young and are pretty good, but they do allow a lot of walks per 9 innings. You love to see this when you bet overs. The Cubs couldn’t hit the ball last night, but should do so today as they are a little better against left handed pitchers. Look for a high scoring game. Take the Over.
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Master Sports
MLB
3* #925 Kansas City +110 (Bubic)
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Matt Severance
CHI. WHITE SOX @ TAMPA BAY | 08/21 | 1:10 PM EDT
TAMPA BAY -130
ANALYSIS: Again, I'm a White Sox fan so glad they won on Friday but still can't believe lost on Rays runline -- my only loss yesterday on four site picks. Pretty surprised this ML is so low. Dallas Keuchel is the weak link of the Chicago rotation. Stud Rays rookie Randy Arozarena (yeah, he's tech a rookie even though he dominated the 2020 postseason) is also back in the lineup for the Rays. He got Friday off.
SEATTLE @ HOUSTON | 08/21 | 4:10 PM EDT
HOUSTON -140
ANALYSIS: Scary-good price on Houston at home. Frankly, I don't get it. Sometimes, I can throw stats at you, etc., but this is crazy. It's not like the Stros are starting the Lupus kid from Bad News Bears (Kelly Leak, different story). I guess it's because Houston starter Jake Odorizzi has been a bit hit or miss lately but I'll take my chances at this number.
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Kyle Akins
SEATTLE @ HOUSTON | 08/21 | 4:10 PM EDT
HOUSTON -140
ANALYSIS: This series is Houston’s chance to really separate from Seattle and turn the AL West into a two-team race. The Astros got off to a huge start to the series yesterday and are poised to keep that going on Saturday. Houston won the series opener, 12-3. Seattle starter Yusei Kikuchi worked just 2.2 innings in that game with the Mariners using five pitchers. The Mariners are 1-16 since June 29, 2019, in the second game of a series after they used at least five pitchers in the first game.
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Marco D'Angelo
5% - San Diego Padres, ACTION
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Dwayne Bryant
5% - under 8 SF/Oakland, Action
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JM SPORTS
Game: (425) Denver Broncos at (426) Seattle Seahawks
Date/Time: Aug 21 2021 10:00 PM EDT
Betting Line Provider: Consensus Line
Play Rating: 4 units
Play: Denver Broncos -5.0 (-110)
Game: (903) Washington Nationals at (904) Milwaukee Brewers
Date/Time: Aug 21 2021 4:05 PM EDT
Betting Line Provider: Consensus Line
Play Rating: 3 units
Play: 1H Milwaukee Brewers -0.5 (-140) P Espino (RHP), E Lauer (LHP) Must Start
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ATS LOCK CLUB
5 tampa
5 clev
5 balt over
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NFLX Sharp Action
4:25 p.m. ET: New York Jets at Green Bay Packers
The Jets (1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS) took care of business in their preseason opener, beating the cross town rival Giants 12-7 and covering as 1.5-point road favorites. Meanwhile, the Packers (0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS) fell to the Texans 26-7 in Week 1, losing straight up as 3-point home favorites. This non-conference showdown opened with Green Bay listed as a short 2.5-point home favorite. Wiseguys have pounced on the Jets, flipping New York from + 2.5 to -2.5. The Jets are in a classic sharp "dog to favorite" spot. This move to New York came on the heels of the news that Green Bay is unlikely to play quarterback Jordan Love due to a shoulder injury. With Love hurt and Green Bay sitting Aaron Rodgers, the Packers only have two healthy quarterbacks for today's game: Kurt Benkert and Jake Dolegala. Sharps have placed an "information based" bet on the Jets as a result. For those who missed the early number on the Jets but still want to follow the sharp move, a moneyline play on New York (-145) may be more appetizing than laying an inflated number. We've also seen pros hit this under, dropping the total from 34 to 31.5. Preseason unders that fall at least a point are 70-50 (58%) since 2014.
7:30 p.m. ET: Tennessee Titans at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Titans (1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS) dominated the Falcons 23-3 in last week's preseason opener, easily covering as 1-point road favorites. On the flip side, the Bucs (0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS) fell to the lowly Bengals 19-14, losing straight up as 6-point home favorites. This line opened with Tampa Bay listed as a 3-point home favorite. Bucs head coach Bruce Arians announced that Tom Brady is unlikely to play. Arians added "We probably won't play any starters." Following this news, wiseguys have hammered Tennessee plus the points, moving the Titans from + 3 to + 1. Some books are even falling to a pick'em. Preseason dogs with line moves in their favor are 66-46 ATS (59%) since 2014. Pros have also targeted the under with Tampa resting their offensive firepower, dropping the total from 37 to 35.
10 p.m. ET: Denver Broncos at Seattle Seahawks
The Broncos (1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS) looked impressive in their preseason opener, crushing the Vikings 33-6 as 1.5-point road favorites. Meanwhile, the Seahawks (0-1 SU. 0-1 ATS) got throttled by the Raiders 20-7, failing to cover as 1.5-point road dogs. This line opened with Denver listed as a short 2.5-point road favorite. Sharps have rushed to the window to lay the points with the Broncos, driving Denver up from -2.5 to -5. Preseason teams with a line move in their favor who missed the playoffs the previous year against teams who made the playoffs are 84-70 ATS (55%) the last decade. One reason to lean toward Denver: the QB competition. With Drew Lock competing with Teddy Bridgewater, both quarterbacks are expected to play several series and both are incentivized to play well and score points in order to win the job. Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll hasn't announced whether he'll play Russell Wilson and other key starters (Wilson sat out the preseason opener). The total is 37.5, which puts it above the "magic number." Totals of 37 or higher as 8-0 to the under this preseason and 62% since 2014.
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Northcoast Sports
4 Minn-2 (goy)
3 NYJ -2.5
3 Hou/Dall under 37
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Jack Winningham
3 leg time zone parlay
nyy. Bears under. Bucs under
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H&H Sports
Update #1
MLB
Triple Dime - Tampa Bay Rays -140
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John Bollman
CHI. WHITE SOX @ TAMPA BAY | 08/21 | 1:10 PM EDT
TAMPA BAY -130
ANALYSIS: Luis Patino vs. Dallas Keuchel, and both pitchers have had their struggles with walks this season. Howeve, Patino is much better at home. Tim Anderson and Luis Robert are out of the lineup today and the Rays have one of the best home records in the league. Take the Rays at home.
KANSAS CITY @ CHI. CUBS | 08/21 | 2:20 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY +105
ANALYSIS: Kris Bubic was hit hard last time out against the Cardinals, but that was his second time seeing the lineup in a row and he had been pitching well before that. The Cubs also tend to struggle against lefties. Keegan Thompson has been good but he should only go 2 innings or so in a bullpen game. Sal Perez is in the lineup after getting banged up yesterday, take the Royals.
MINNESOTA @ N.Y. YANKEES | 08/21 | 1:05 PM EDT
N.Y. YANKEES -216
ANALYSIS: Gerrit Cole vs. Kenta Maeda in a day game today. Gerritt Cole’s recent numbers are inflated by a poor performance against the Rays, who for whatever reason, own him. He has actually been pitching really well including a quality start against the Twins earlier this season. Kenta Maeda is pitching well too but he is much worse on the road with a 5.77 ERA. The Yankees have the best record in the league the past month, take the Yankees at home.
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Sharpfootballtotals
vikings UND 37.5
Broncos OV 37.5
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Justin Perri
KANSAS CITY @ CHI. CUBS | 08/21 | 2:20 PM EDT
OVER 9.5
ANALYSIS: This is a weather-correlated play with the wind blowing out at Wrigley and the Air Density Index lower than average. It also does not hurt to have two pitchers who are mediocre at best in Kris Bubic and Keegan Thompson. Thompson is an opener who likely won't finish the third or fourth inning, and Bubic has a .486 xSLG and a 6.10 road ERA. These offenses are both worrisome for Overs, but 1) Kansas City getting an extended look at the Cubs bullpen; 2) a subpar Bubic on the road and 3) good hitting conditions give this enough value at -105.
MINNESOTA @ N.Y. YANKEES | 08/21 | 1:05 PM EDT
N.Y. YANKEES -1.5
ANALYSIS: Kenta Maeda has a 5.77 ERA on the road compared to just 2.13 at home. Gerrit Cole has looked sharp in his return and should limit the Twins while the Yankees continue to sound off. Maeda has allowed 14 HR on the road in just 64 innings, and the Yankees have scored five or more runs in eight of their last 10 games. Plus, only once in the last 24 meetings between these teams has the game been decided by one run. Run line is the way to go.
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Brian’s 10* NFLX Saturday Game of the Year
Handicapper: Brian Bitler
League: NFL
Competition: New York Jets vs Green Bay Packers
Time: Saturday, August 21, 04:25 pm ET
Bet Type: Point Spread
Pick: New York Jets -2.5 (-105)
Analysis:
Well well well the Jets are favored at the Packer you know this will bring the square pattys out of the wood work to bet the Packers but the Packers just are not a deep team and they are facing a hungry Jets team with a lot of positions for the players to fight for in the preseason. We saw what the Packers backups did at home versus a weak Texans team this Jets team is much better. Big money guys win this easy and we will join them. Let’s not forget either that Jordan Love is questionable and Kurt Benkert stinks IMO. Play on the New York Jets minus all points here rotation #409
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Andrew McInnis
4%
San Francisco Giants at Oakland Athletics
San Francisco Giants -105 K Gausman (RHP), S Manaea (LHP) Must Start
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charlie
atlanta +6
atl over 35
baltimore over 34
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Oskeim
3* Red Sox -1.5
2* Seahawks
2* Rams
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godfatherlocks august 21st picks
mlb
massive 5000 unit picks
#1 - oakland athletics -105 (mlb)
#2 - arizona diamondbacks +130
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Executive
GOY
650% Oakland A's
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Pickswise Sports
XNFL 3* Best Bet - Texans +3.5
MLB 3* Best Bets
Dodgers -1.5 runs
Brewers -1.5 runs
Soccer 3* ⚽️ Best Bets MLS
Philadelphia -147
New England -270
NYC FC +115
Colorado -155
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Shaker
2 Mets/Dodgers UNDER 9
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Sportsline Computer
MLB
Cleveland -130
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