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[1%] Free Play on Blue Jays -125

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 8-2 in the Cubs last 10 games.

- The over is 3-0 in the Brewers last 3 games.

- The Over is 4-1 in the Cubs last 5 head to head meetings.

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

3* on Braves

1* FREE INFO PLAY Blue Jays -126

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For the Hump day Comp play Rob Head to the Super Swiss League and is backing Luzern in early Soccer action at 2:30 eastern. Luzern has controlled the series with FC Valduz winning 15 of 20 with 8 draws sprinkled in and they are home here and have better current form. Valduz in second to last in the table and has seen defensive struggles in the back field particularly on the road. . Expect Luzern to possess the ball and get more and better quality scoring chances and secure the win here. Play on Luzern. 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.

Saturday's Free CFB Pick

PLAY ON: Clemson +10 

Under 48.5 in Buffalo. That’s the one I want and recommending to all of you.

Thursday night, Albany is on the road at a MAC team that went 5-7 last year and scored 24 a game. Buffalo is laying 24 and a half. They should win. They do not need a 35-burger to get it done. The books hanging 48.5 already told you this is supposed to stay small. Week 1, first Thursday, rust, backups late. That’s punts. Not a track meet.

Albany already played. They beat New Hampshire 28-14 and the under cashed at 46.5. Last season they averaged 16.3 points. That’s two scores and a kick if everything is clean. They are not walking into Broadview and hanging 28. Buffalo scored 24 a night in 2025 and allowed 23.5. Close games. Ugly games. Not 50-point games.

Shop 48 if you can get it. Don’t wait around for 47 and watch the number leave.

Simple way to look at it: if each team puts up 21, you are already home.

21+21=4221 + 21 = 4221+21=42

That’s under 48.5 with six points to spare. Twenty-one is three scores. Asking for 49 in an opener with a three-touchdown spread is a lot. Buffalo 28, Albany 14 is 42. Buffalo 31, Albany 10 is 41. The over needs a leftover touchdown and a special-teams mistake. Week 1 does not give those away as often as people think.

Add last year’s averages and you get the same picture.

16.3+24.0=40.316.3 + 24.0 = 40.316.3+24.0=40.3

That’s eight points under the number before you even tax it for September rust.

Buffalo is a big favorite because Albany is FCS and on the road in Week 1, not because this is about to be 45-17. If the Bulls cover and it finishes 31-7, the under still cashes. Spread and total are different tickets. Take the one that pays when the night stays quiet.

A few spots that keep showing up in this look:

Bet under the total in Albany games as a road underdog.
The Under’s record since the 2025 season: 5-0 (100%) with an average over/under of 51.5. (+5.0 units, ROI = 90.9%)

Bet under the total in Buffalo home games when the number is 50 or lower.
The Under’s record since the 2025 season: 6-2 (75%) with an average over/under of 48.8. (+3.6 units, ROI ≈ 45%)

Bet under in Week 1 MAC home games against FCS when the total is 50 or lower.
The Under’s record the last two seasons: 7-2 (77.8%) with an average over/under of 49.1. (+4.4 units, ROI ≈ 49%)

Bet under when Albany plays an FBS team and the number is 52 or lower.
The Under’s record since 2025: 4-1 (80%) with an average over/under of 50.2. (+2.6 units, ROI ≈ 52%)

Grab 48.5. If a shop is still at 49, that’s fine too. I would not start on Buffalo −24.5 when the total is the cleaner number. Check the wind off the lake closer to kick. Keep the unit small. It’s still the first week. People are generally in the dark so the books play it safe, the lines might be tilted . This is one that looks a little crooked and a viable early season bet.

Under 48.5, Albany at Buffalo. That’s the play.

My selection is on the Athletics over Texas at 2:35 pm et on Wednesday.

It's been a winding road for Athletics starter Jacob Lopez this season. After pitching well for the team in 2025, he got off to a horrible start this year. He has since turned it around, however, allowing two earned runs or less in each of his last nine starts (of note the first of those did last only 1 2/3 innings). The A's are 2-1 in his last three outings, including a 5-2 win over the same Rangers they'll face on Wednesday. I don't feel that Rangers starter Cody Bradford belongs in this price range. Texas has lost each of his last four starts as he's allowed 10 earned runs in 22 innings of work over that stretch. Last time out he went 5 2/3 innings and gave up nine hits and three earned runs to go along with two walks and no strikeouts. In 26 1/3 big league innings this season he has posted a lofty 1.52 WHIP. Take the Athletics (8*).

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Mariners vs Red Sox MLB Free Pick

The Angle(s): Red Sox left-hander Patrick Sandoval (1-3, 4.20 ERA) is coming in hot, allowing just three earned runs on eight hits with 13 Ks over his last two starts (11.0 IP).

Seattle righty Bryce Miller (4-8, 4.12 ERA) has posted an ugly ERA over the last few months, but this is a quality pitcher who held Boston to one run with 7 Ks over 5.0 innings back in June.

With Sandoval finding his rhythm and Miller showing he can navigate this Boston order, gimme the under.

The Bet: Under (3%). 

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PSP Data Driven 1* Blue Jays.

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Our models suggest that the value is on the favorite. Dylan Cease is 3-1 in his last 4 starts for the Blue Jays. The Blue Jays are 4-1 in their last 5 road games.

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