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A Saturday in the fall is when Rob’s at his happiest, on a couch for 12 straight hours (even longer if Hawaii has a local kick) watching college football. While college football is his first love, any form of football will do the trick and when it’s not in season, college basketball, the NBA, and MLB fill the void.

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Team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Sport to bet on: College Football
Sports movie: Friday Night Lights
Sports snack: Sunflower seeds
Covers feature: Team trends
Weeknights in November mean #MACtion football, and anything can happen in the MAC. After Central Michigan takes a 14-0 lead over Western Michigan in 2020, I’m convinced I’m a fool for taking the Broncos moneyline. They then score 38 straight points to give me a false sense of security. It was a back and forth scoring affair in the second half with CMU cutting the lead to eight with two minutes to go. I’ve never been more sure a team would recover the onside kick... they didn’t, WMU won, and my slip cashed.
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I fancy myself an NFL draftnik, but boy I couldn’t have been sillier thinking the NFL’s addiction to quarterbacks would ensure that Over 1.5 would go in 2022. Pretty much every year at least two quarterbacks go in the first round, even Christian Ponder and Jake Locker did! So, knowing my Pittsburgh Steelers would take one, I was convinced someone would bite the bullet and take another. When the Vikings were on the clock with the 32nd pick, I knew it had to be happening… I started celebrating. Then Roger Goodell announced Georgia safety Lewis Cine and my heart dropped.
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Cubs vs Brewers Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Today’s MLB Game

May 30, 2024 • 9:41 AM ET

William Contreras has been leading this Brewers offense all season long and has excellent numbers against any pitch Jameson Taillon might throw at him. He highlights our Cubs vs. Brewers betting picks below.

Dream vs Mystics Predictions, Picks, Odds for Tonight’s WNBA Game

May 29, 2024 • 10:19 AM ET

Rhyne Howard has emerged as one of the WNBA's best scoring threats, and she should help the Dream dominate the Mystics defense, as our WNBA betting picks explain.

Storm vs Sky Predictions, Picks, Odds for Tonight’s WNBA Game

May 28, 2024 • 10:09 AM ET

Jewell Loyd and Nneka Ogwumike are starting to find a groove together in Seattle, and it should bode well for the former's output tonight against the Chicago Sky.

Wings vs Sparks Predictions, Picks, Odds for Tonight’s WNBA Game

May 26, 2024 • 11:07 AM ET

Arike Ogunbowale is leading the WNBA in scoring at 31 points per game and isn't afraid to stuff the stat sheet in other ways, too. She highlights our Wings vs. Sparks WNBA betting picks below.

Sun vs Sky Predictions, Picks, Odds for Tonight’s WNBA Game

May 25, 2024 • 10:09 AM ET

Alyssa Thomas is picking up right where she left off last season, and our WNBA picks think the Sun forward should keep putting up big numbers against a small-ball Sky lineup tonight.

Dodgers vs Reds Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game

May 24, 2024 • 10:10 AM ET

Mookie Betts' spectacular season continues, and Graham Ashcraft will be unable to contain him at Great American Ball Park tonight, per our MLB betting picks.

Rangers vs Phillies Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game

May 22, 2024 • 9:50 AM ET

The Phillies have been seeing the baseball extremely well to start the year, and Bryce Harper is at the forefront of this onslaught. Our MLB picks expect more of the same from him tonight.

Storm vs Mystics Predictions, Picks, Odds for Today’s WNBA Game

May 19, 2024 • 12:31 PM ET

The Storm are off to a disappointing 0-2 start but that blame can't be placed on Nneka Ogwumike, who was dominant in both losses. If Seattle gets its first win on Sunday, she'll be the biggest reason why.

Twins vs Guardians Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game

May 18, 2024 • 12:28 PM ET

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa is capable of a big day at the plate as he takes on lefty Logan Allen and the Cleveland Guardians tonight, as our MLB betting picks explain.

A's vs Astros Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game

May 16, 2024 • 10:25 AM ET

The Astros bats are finally heating up after a slow start, with Kyle Tucker playing particularly well in this series against Oakland. We break down his recent form, his matchup, and more in our MLB betting picks below.

Rays vs Red Sox Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game

May 13, 2024 • 10:55 AM ET

Kutter Crawford has emerged as a potential frontline starter for the Red Sox in 2024 and draws a Rays lineup that has struggled to find consistency. Our MLB picks are targeting the right-hander to continue his run of going deep into his starts.

Yankees vs Rays Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game

May 12, 2024 • 9:38 AM ET

Juan Soto leads the Yankees in almost every offensive metric you can find and gets a favorable matchup against Tampa Bay's Tyler Alexander this afternoon. Find out how to take advantage in our MLB betting picks below.

Royals vs Angels Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game

May 10, 2024 • 10:37 AM ET

Bobby Witt Jr.'s heater is in good shape to continue tonight, and our MLB picks are all over the Royals' MVP candidate as he takes on struggling Griffin Canning and the Royals.

Blue Jays vs Phillies Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Today's MLB Game

May 8, 2024 • 9:43 AM ET

Bryce Harper has been kryptonite for the Blue Jays, and our MLB betting picks believe the Phillies superstar will come up clutch at the plate on Wednesday afternoon.

Brewers vs Cubs Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Today's MLB Game

May 5, 2024 • 9:47 AM ET

Freddy Peralta has emerged as Milwaukee's ace in the wake of Corbin Burnes' offseason departure, and he's one of baseball's preeminent strikeout artists. He's stumbled a bit lately but can get things back on track against an up-and-down Cubs lineup.

Timberwolves vs. Nuggets NBA Player Props Today: Jokic Gobbles Up the Glass

May 4, 2024 • 9:56 AM ET

Nikola Jokic has been dominating just about every aspect of the game for years, and with the Nuggets needing his best against a tough Timberwolves opponent, our NBA player prop picks are backing a big effort from the MVP-to-be.

Rays vs Brewers Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Today's MLB Game

May 1, 2024 • 9:55 AM ET

William Contreras is picking up what Zach Eflin's putting down, and our MLVB picks think the Rays starter will be in for a rough matchup against this Brewers slugger today.

Yankees vs Orioles Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game

Apr 28, 2024 • 3:47 PM ET

If there were any doubters left regarding Juan Soto's potential with the Yankees before the season, they are quiet now. He's the real deal and could easily earn the AL MVP trophy. He's front and center in this series-opening bout with the Orioles.

Dodgers vs Blue Jays Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Today's MLB Game

Apr 28, 2024 • 9:44 AM ET

Mookie Betts looks like a man on a mission this season and leads his Dodgers in just about every offensive category imaginable — including RBI. Our MLB picks expect him to tack on another one this afternoon.

Nuggets vs Lakers Predictions, Picks, Odds for Tonight’s NBA Playoff Game

Apr 27, 2024 • 5:30 PM ET

Nikola Jokic has been utterly unstoppable against the Lakers, and our NBA picks are backing another huge night from the MVP-in-waiting as the Nuggets go for the sweep.

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