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[1%] Free Play on Tigers +128

1* Free Pick on Giants/Mets over 8

Recommended Bet: Nashville SC +163

1* Bet on Miami-FL/Stanford: under 48½

Ricky's 1* play on Over.

Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant.

- The Over is 4-2 in the Diamondbacks last 6 head to head vs NYM.

- The over is 3-1 in Cristian Javier's last 4 starts for the Astros.

- The Over is 3-1 in the Diamondbacks last 4 road games.

Verdict: We should see plenty of Runs in this game.

1* Free Play on San Jose State +3 -110

Miami of Ohio is a good Mid-American Conference team - as long as it's not being asked to step up in class. Unfortunately for the RedHawks that is the case here on the road against Pittsburgh, a team with aspirations of winning the Atlantic Coast Conference.

The RedHawks are 2-9 ATS the last 11 times as an underdog, including failing to cover the past six times when getting points. They also are 1-9 in their last 10 season openers.

Pittsburgh had a top 10 run defense last season and returns Mason Heintschel, who emerged as one of the best freshman quarterbacks in the country last year. The Panthers went 6-3 after Heintschel replaced an ineffective Eli Holstein.

The Panthers have a huge QB edge here as the RedHawks will be starting transfer quarterback David McComb. Miami of Ohio lost starting quarterback Thomas Gotkowski after he suffered a season-ending, non-contact injury. So McComb will be making his first college start on the road against a strong ACC defense. Not exactly a formula for success. 

3* on UCLA

Jack's Free Pick Friday: Diamondbacks/Astros OVER 8.5

Two gas can starting pitchers square off tonight in Houston.  This total of 8.5 is too short with Merrill Kelly going for the Diamondbacks and Christian Javier taking the ball for the Astros.

Kelly is 9-12 with a 5.08 ERA and 1.48 WHIP in 25 starts this season.  He has allowed 26 homers and 80 earned runs in 141 2/3 innings.  Kelly allowed 6 earned runs in 3 innings of a 6-5 loss to the Astros in his last start against them.

Cristian Javier has been even worse, going 1-5 with a 6.45 ERA and 1.63 WHIP in eight starts and five relief appearances this season.  That includes 0-4 with an 8.04 ERA and 1.82 WHIP as a starter this season.  Javier has allowed 28 earned runs and 7 homers in 31 1/3 innings in those eight starts.  Bet the OVER in this game Friday.

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Fresno State +22.5

Fresno State is worth a free move on Friday. They catch a USC team who looks as if once again they’ll have some issues defensively. San Jose State put together multiple good drives against them in Week 0 and this is a Fresno State team that can score. The Bulldogs will mix in tempo and they aren’t shy about taking shots down field. This game has a similar feel to the one last week for USC, but with Fresno State having a little more threatening power offensively. Locking this in early. Ray’s daily FREE plays are meant to be smaller bankroll plays. Money management is everything in this game, and these freebies are designed to keep you moving in the right direction. Today's FREE selection is a strong lean on the Bulldogs ATS. The number makes sense, the spot is right, and it’s a play worth taking. You know what to do. Good luck — Razor Ray.

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1* Free Pick on San Jose State/Eastern Michigan over 55½ -110

1* Free Pick on Toledo/Michigan State: over 46½

This number is built on the classic Big Ten versus MAC grinder script.

I don't think that's the game we get Friday night.

Start with Michigan State's defense.

Last season the Spartans gave up 38 at home to UCLA and 45 at USC.

They allowed over 28 points a game across the 2025 results I tracked.

The SP+ projection has them 61st in defense at 25.1, and that projection leans on last year's tape.

The Spartan offense is the better unit in this matchup.

Michigan State projects 58th in SP+ offense (27.7) against a Toledo defense slotted 75th (26.6).

That's a path to the upper 20s or low 30s on their own.

The under case is real and it starts with Toledo's offense, projected 114th in SP+ at 17.9.

The Rockets also played some ugly ones last year, losing 14-13 at Western Michigan.

Two answers.

First, those ratings are preseason projections, not results, and neither team has played a snap in 2026.

Second, Toledo already showed it can score on a power-conference defense: 22 points against Louisville in last December's bowl game.

Against a softer Michigan State unit, 17 to 20 points is a fair ask.

The books are anchored to games like Michigan State's 23-6 win over Western Michigan last August.

That was a different Spartan roster in a different spot.

We need roughly 47.

Michigan State to 30 and Toledo to 17 gets it done, and both numbers line up with how these units actually profile.

I like the Over

1* MLB - Yankees/Padres FREE PICK on Padres +117

Dave's Friday Free Play:

1* on Nationals/Dodgers OVER 8

The Key: The Dodgers will likely cover this total on their own tonight.  Rookie Jackson Kent is 1-2 with a 5.59 ERA and 1.71 WHIP in 4 starts this year for the Nationals while yielding 12 ER in 19 1/3 innings.  The Nationals have a 5.01 ERA as a bullpen this year as well.  The Nationals have a potent offense scoring 5.2 RPG this year.  They just got more potent with the return of their best hitter in James Wood.  They should get enough of Blake Snell and this taxed Dodgers bullpen to contribute to the total.  The OVER is 9-0 in the last 9 matchups between the Nationals and Dodgers with 10 or more combined runs in all 9 matchups.  Take the OVER.

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1* FREE INFO PLAY UTEP vs Oklahoma over 51 -110

1* Free Sharp Play on Phillies -107

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The Friday Comp play is on San Jose St plus the points at 6:30 eastern. The Spartans were getting blown out in Southern Cal but had a solid 4th Quarter scoring 23 points losing by 16 as a 31 point dog. Now they travel to Eastern Michigan who beat Sacramento St. This game will be tougher for EMU and Rob notes that Game 2 road dogs of 7 or less off a road dog loss where they covered the spread have covered all 3 times since 2000 vs a team off a home win. Go with the Spartans tonight. GL Rob V-

Free Play from Doc’s Sports. Take #164 Under in Marshall Thundering Herd @ Penn State Nittany Lions (3:30p.m., Saturday, September 5 FS1) The Matt Campbell era gets underway at Penn State on Saturday. Penn State should still have a strong defense and Coach Campbell is a run the ball and play strong defense type of coach. I don’t think he will want to throw the football up and down the field and focus on field position and ball control. Marshall usually a bowl caliber team and not a mid-major pushover like some teams. They have to run clock to have any chance to keep this game under twenty points and that should set up a strong play for the under. Marshall closed out the season going under the posted total in 3 straight games. Do not miss out on Doc’s Sports Weekend card featuring top plays in football, baseball, and soccer. 3 straight winning weeks to open up the football season and you can receive all football plays for half off with a one week football package.

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Friday’s FREE WINNER: Tampa Bay Rays.

Game 921.

5:05 PM PST/8:05 PM EST.

These two teams have split four meetings thus far this season. And to be very honest with you, despite owning the best overall record in the American League, Tampa Bay has dropped three of their last four outings to some less than stellar opposition. Meanwhile, Texas is red hot, winning four their last five overall contests. But I think things are going to change for both teams here today. Both at the plate and on the mound statistically speaking, the raise on far better numbers than do the Rangers. But it is Today starting pitchers that are compelling me to decide with the visiting team here. Martinez and Williams are scheduled in a battle of right-handers. The Tampa Bay starter is 13-4 with a 2.99 ERA as the team is 20-6 in his starts in 2026. On the road, his numbers are even more impressive, sporting a 6-1 mark with a 1.96 ERA. The Texas hurler isn’t expected to go more than a few innings and owns a 0-0 record with a 3.93 ERA on the campaign, going without a decision over his last three outings with a whopping ERA of 5.19. With the Yankees creeping up on the Rays in the American League East, Tampa Bay certainly needs to get some victories right now. Take them today and take your bookmaker’s money. Thank you.

Saturday's Free CFB Pick

PLAY ON: Clemson +10 

My selection is on the 'under' between B.C. and Montreal at 7:30 pm et on Friday.

All signs points to a high-scoring game between the Lions and Alouettes on Friday but I think the oddsmakers have gone a little too high with this total. It sounds like it will be 'all systems go' for Alouettes quarterback Davis Alexander despite injury concerns. The Lions do figure to offer a challenge as they enter this game red hot off five straight wins and having held an impressive eight straight opponents to 26 points or fewer. The Als are certainly known for their offensive prowess, but they can play some defense as well. With that being said, they'll be looking to bounce back as they had their seven-game winning streak snapped in a 44-28 loss in Winnipeg last week. While B.C. did produce 45 points in last week's victory, that came at the expense of an awful Redblacks team. Take the under (8*).

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Brewers vs Reds MLB Free Pick

The Angle(s): This looks like a good spot to back the Milwaukee Brewers to bounce back from a 2-1 loss at Wrigley Field. They are 31-22 coming off a loss, and they have a big pitching advantage here with Shane Drohan (7-5, 3.75 ERA) against Rhett Lowder (6-8, 5.14 ERA), especially considering Cincinnati's 8-14 record as underdogs facing a left-handed starter. 

The Bet: Brewers (3%)

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FRANK’S CUTTING ROOM FLOOR FOR FRIDAY, 9/4:

My “Cutting Room Floor” plays are the situations I considered the closest to being worthy of investment but did not make the “final cut” for my official plays today for subscribers. The last play I cut for Friday is with the Seattle Mariners with the money-line versus the Athletics. Seattle (66-75) had won two games in a row before their 7-4 loss at home against the Athletics yesterday. The Mariners have still won 10 of their last 13 games at home against fellow AL West rivals. They have also won 6 of their last 7 home games when proved as a money-line favorite in the -151 to -200 price range. The Athletics (54-86) has won two games in a row — but they have still lost 21 of their last 28 games on the road. They have also lost 26 of their last 33 games against teams with a losing record. Take Seattle with the money-line. Best of luck — Frank.

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1% GOLD RUSH on UCLA -1½

FREE PLAY on Nashville SC +148

PSP Data Driven 1* Dodgers -1.5

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Our models suggest that the value is on the favorite. The Dodgers are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 head to head meetings versus the Nationals. Blake Snell is 3-1 in his last 4 starts for the Dodgers.

For my best free pick on the board here for Friday, I am looking at the Fresno State Bulldogs at the USC Trojans. USC Trojans had a real lackluster performance versus San Jose State, where they went up big in the first half and then took their feet off the accelerator. Fresno State is one of the class teams in the Pac-12 conference, and I think we will see a tight game in the second half of this game. USC always seems to be a money loser for bettors, having not covered in 5 straight with Fresno State getting bettors paid in 4 of the last 5. 

Play on the Fresno State Bulldogs plus the points rotation #151

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Fresno State has an attractive combination of situational rest, coaching familiarity and sharp support.

A respected sharp handicapper released Fresno State +23.5 for 1.1 units. His projection still makes USC a substantial favorite, but the recommendation is that the market has gone too far.

The situational angle is noteworthy. Fresno State is fresh, whereas USC has already played San Jose State. Historically, Teams in first game versus opponent in second game under specific situations that apply in this game are 211-180-2.

USC's opener also provided evidence that the Trojans are not invulnerable to scoring from an inferior opponent. San Jose State produced 26 points. Fresno State does not need to win offensively; it needs enough production to prevent USC from creating a four-touchdown separation.

There is also coaching familiarity. Fresno State coach Matt Entz has prior familiarity with Lincoln Riley's system, giving the Bulldogs a preparation advantage that a typical large underdog may not possess.

The problem is the market. The sharp release was +23.5. If only +22.5 is available, we are already giving away a full point of value. If the game drops through +21, the recommendation becomes substantially less attractive.

Worldwide public sentiment has leaned toward USC, giving Fresno additional contrarian corroboration.

Free Play: FRESNO STATE +22.5

Prefer: +23.5 or better

Playable: +22.5

Pass below: +21.5