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Arkansas State at Ohio State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Arkansas State at Ohio State odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Arkansas State Red Wolves (1-0) and Ohio State Buckeyes (1-0) meet Saturday at Ohio Stadium with kickoff at noon ET (Big Ten Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Arkansas State at Ohio State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Red Wolves posted a 58-3 rout of FCS Grambling State last weekend in Jonesboro, and Ark State held Grambling to 50 rushing yards and 52 passing yards while running for 339 yards. Needless to say, the sledding will be much tougher this week.

The Buckeyes opened slowly against Notre Dame last weekend, and even trailed 10-7 at half. Ohio State was much better in the final 30 minutes, and the defense pitched a shutout in the 2nd half as the Buckeyes won 21-10 as the Under connected.

Ohio State is No. 3 in the AFCA Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

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Arkansas State at Ohio State odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 7:56 a.m. ET.

Money line (ML): Off the board (OTB)
Against the spread (ATS): Arkansas State +44.5 (-115) | Ohio State -44.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 68.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Arkansas State at Ohio State picks and predictions

Prediction

Ohio State 59, Arkansas State 10

Money line

There was no money line at the time of publishing, but it wouldn’t be worth pursuing anyway.

Against the spread

OHIO STATE -44.5 (-105) had a very slow start against Notre Dame as the offense was mostly held in check. The Buckeyes had a very ordinary 172 rushing yards and 223 passing yards. Arkansas State +44.5 (-115) will offer very little resistance in this 1st-ever meeting.

Look for QB C.J. Stroud, RB TreVeyon Henderson and the Ohio State offense to roll up some huge numbers closer to the 2021 campaign.

Over/Under

OVER 68.5 (-110) is worth playing lightly.

The Buckeyes should do most of the heavy lifting here, and Ohio State should flirt with a 60-burger at home against this Sun Belt foe. The concern is whether or not Ark State will be able to score. The Buckeyes allowed just 10 points, 76 rushing yards and 177 passing yards to a top-5 team last weekend, so the OSU defense appears to be more locked in than the 2021 version.

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Cleveland Guardians at Minnesota Twins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Cleveland Guardians at Minnesota Twins odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Cleveland Guardians (70-65) and Minnesota Twins (69-67) begin a 3-game series Friday at Target Field in Minneapolis. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Y nickname vs. Z odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Guardians lead series 6-5

The Guardians lead the AL Central by 1.5 games over both the Twins and Chicago White Sox. Cleveland won 2 of 3 in Kansas City earlier this week and nearly had the sweep, but All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase blew the save Wednesday and took the loss 2-1.

The Twins avoided the broom in a 3-game set in New York against the Yankees, winning 4-3 Wednesday. Despite the win, Minnesota is just 2-5 in its last 7 games.

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Guardians at Twins projected starters

RHP Cal Quantrill vs. RHP Dylan Bundy

Quantrill (11-5, 3.55 ERA) makes his 27th start. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 6.0 K/9 in 152 IP.

Is 4-5 with a 3.86 ERA, .277 opponent batting average and 43 K across 63 IP in 11 road starts this season
Went 4-0 with a 2.13 ERA and .162 opponent BA with 27 K across 38 IP in 6 August starts, easily his best month in 2022

Bundy (8-6, 4.34 ERA) makes his 25th start. He has a 1.22 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 6.4 K/9 in 118 1/3 IP.

Has managed a 4-1 record, 2.80 ERA and .231 opponent BA with 29 K across 45 IP in 9 starts at Target Field this season
Allowed 3 R (2 ER) with 6 H, 1 BB and 1 K over 5 IP in a no-decision at Cleveland June 29

Guardians at Twins odds

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Money line (ML): Guardians -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Twins -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Guardians -1.5 (+160) | Twins +1.5 (-200)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -120 | U: -105)

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Guardians at Twins picks and predictions

Prediction

Guardians 3, Twins 2

Money line

The GUARDIANS (-110) are a solid play in this series opener, as they look to maintain 1st place in the AL Central.

Quantrill is coming off his best month of the season, and he should be able to pitch well against a Twins (-110) side struggling to plate runs lately.

The Guardians are also 11-5 in the last 16 road games, and 13-6 in the previous 19 games against AL Central foes. Cleveland is also rested, and that’s a good thing. It is 5-0 in the last 5 games following a scheduled off day.

Run line/Against the spread

The TWINS +1.5 (-200) are a little on the expensive side, should you want a little insurance and you do not trust them straight up. Minnesota has lost 2 of its last 5 games by 1 run, so they’re not a terrible play against the number.

Over/Under

UNDER 7.5 (-105) is the best play on the board in this AL Central battle which should have the feel of a playoff game.

Quantrill was untouchable in August, posting his lowest ERA of the month, and Bundy has tremendous splits at home. The runs should be at a premium here.

The Under is 11-3-1 in the last 15 on the road for Cleveland, while going 8-1-1 in the last 10 series openers. The Under is 7-1 in the last 8 series openers for Minnesota, too, while cashing in 7 of the past 9 inside the division.

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Toronto Blue Jays at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Toronto Blue Jays at Texas Rangers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Toronto Blue Jays (76-60) and Texas Rangers (59-77) open a 3-game set Friday at Globe Life Field. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Blue Jays vs. Rangers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Blue Jays lead 2-1

The Blue Jays won 4-1 Wednesday at Oriole Park to take 3 of 4 games from the Baltimore Orioles. Toronto RHP Alek Manoah retired 22 of the last 23 hitters he faced while only allowing 1 ER on 3 H and 1 BB with 5 K over 8 IP. The Blue Jays have won 6 of their last 7 games.

The Rangers lost 4-3 Wednesday at Houston after Astros 2B José Altuve scored on a wild pitch in the 10th inning. Texas has lost 10 of its last 11 games.

Top Rangers prospect Josh Jung will make his major-league debut Friday. The 8th overall pick in the 2019 draft will likely be Texas’ primary 3B for the remainder of the season.

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Blue Jays at Rangers projected starters

RHP Ross Stripling vs. RHP Dane Dunning

Stripling (7-4, 3.03 ERA) makes his 20th start. He has a 1.04 WHIP, 1.6 BB/9 and 7.9 K/9 through 107 IP in 27 appearances.

Last start: Allowed 3 ER on 2 H and 3 BB with 8 K in 6 IP in a win at the Pittsburgh Pirates Sunday
Has won 3 of his last 4 decisions
In 2 relief appearances vs. Texas this season: Allowed 2 ER on 1 H and 3 BB in 2 IP

Dunning (3-8, 4.37 ERA) makes his 27th start. He has a 1.43 WHIP, 3.7 BB/9 and 7.8 K/9 through 138 IP.

Last start: Allowed 5 ER on 8 H and 3 BB with 2 K in 4 IP in a loss at the Boston Red Sox Sunday
Last start vs. Toronto: No-decision in April allowing 3 ER on 5 H and 2 BB with 4 K in 5 IP
Is 3-2 with a 3.24 ERA through 72 1/3 IP in 13 home starts

Blue Jays at Rangers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 12:34 a.m. ET.

Money line (ML): Blue Jays -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Rangers +133 (bet $100 to win $133)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays -1.5 (+105) | Rangers +1.5 (-130)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -125 | U: +100)

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Blue Jays at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jays 5, Rangers 2

Money line

While Dunning is a better pitcher at home than he is on the road (winless in his last 26 away starts), the Rangers don’t have the firepower to compete with the Blue Jays. Stripling has been consistent for Toronto and hasn’t allowed over 3 ER since May 7 at the Cleveland Guardians.

BET BLUE JAYS -165.

Run line/Against the spread

Toronto’s offense was productive its last 3 games in Baltimore averaging 6 runs per game. Dunning should have a hard time containing Toronto, while Stripling most likely won’t give up over 3 ER.

BET BLUE JAYS -1.5 (+105).

Over/Under

The Under is 5-0 in the Rangers’ last 5 games. Texas is 28th in runs per game (2.33) in its last 3 games. However, Toronto’s offense has been too explosive lately to risk betting the Under. There are better totals on the board with more value.

PASS.

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Missouri at Kansas State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Missouri at Kansas State odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Missouri Tigers (1-0) and Kansas State Wildcats (1-0) will rekindle an old Big 12 rivalry Saturday at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kan. Kickoff is set for noon ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Missouri vs. Kansas State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

This will be the 98th meeting between the 2 schools, but the 1st since 2011, which Kansas State won 24-17. Missouri leads the all-time series 59-33-5.

Both squads started the season strong in Week 1, with the Tigers earning a 52-24 win over Louisiana Tech. Quarterback Brady Cook passed for 204 yards and a TD and had a TD run. True-freshman WR Luther Burden — a 5-star prospect — got involved in the short game with 43 yards and 2 TDs on 6 total touches.

The Wildcats pitched a 34-0 shutout over South Dakota State with junior RB Deuce Vaughn dominating the ground game with 126 yards and a score on 18 carries. Fifth-year senior QB Adrian Martinez only threw for 53 yards, but did add 39 yards and a TD on the ground.

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Missouri at Kansas State odds

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 11:55 p.m. ET.

Money line (ML): Missouri +250 (bet $100 to win $250) | Kansas State -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Missouri +7.5 (-108) | Kansas State -7.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 56.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Missouri at Kansas State picks and predictions

Prediction

Missouri 30, Kansas State 27

Money line

It’s tempting to take MISSOURI +250 as underdogs with a great return of 2.5 times your investment. Mizzou has a much more aggressive defense than South Dakota State, allowing just 11 yards on the ground against La. Tech last week. K-State will need to air things out against the Tigers to remain competitive, but the question is whether Martinez can keep up with Mizzou’s offense after averaging just 3.5 yards per attempt in Week 1.

Against the spread

If you’re leaning toward a Mizzou win or at least a close game, go ahead and take MISSOURI +7.5 (-108) as the stronger, safer bet. These 2 teams haven’t forgotten their old rivalry and both could use a win as they head into conference play.

Over/Under

This is a tough bet given that neither squad has yet to play against real competition this season. Both offenses ran up the score against inferior opponents, but with these 2 more evenly matched, a tighter game seems more likely.

Last week Missouri turned the ball over twice in the red zone, while Cook missed Burden and others on several deep passes and had more success working the intermediate passing game. The K-State offense is prone to running the ball and working the short passing game more than airing out the ball. These trends imply longer, more methodical drives which generally lead to more field goals and modest scores overall.

Conversely, the Tigers did allow 336 yards passing against La. Tech, which implies a shootout could happen if Martinez is on his A-game. Given the uncertainty of how these two offenses could perform, it’s probably safer to AVOID betting the under/over on this game and waiting until these 2 teams establish themselves against quality competition.

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Colorado at Air Force odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Colorado at Air Force odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Colorado Buffaloes (0-1) will take on the Air Force Falcons (1-0) Saturday. Kickoff from Falcon Stadium is set for 3:30 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Colorado vs. Air Force odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Buffaloes lost 38-13 to TCU in Week 1 with a 2nd half they hope to quickly forget. The game was 7-6 at halftime, but Colorado gave up 31 points in the 2nd half, including 21 in the 4th quarter. The Buffaloes allowed 413 yards while gaining 348. QB J.T. Shrout passed for 157 yards and a TD. QB Brendon Lewis threw for 78 yards and rushed 8 times for 42 yards.

In order for the Buffaloes to turn it around, they need their defense to get key stops and for their offense to open up the run game. This will allow them to control the pace of the game while being able to open up their pass game.

The Falcons will hope to feed off the same home energy that propelled them to a 48-17 victory over Northern Iowa last week. QB Haaziq Daniels threw for 109 yards and 1 TD while also rushing 8 times for 114 yards and a TD. The Falcons had 16 different rushers who accumulated 582 yards and 5 touchdowns on the ground. The versatility on the ground will be a key to continued success for this team.

This will the 18th meeting between the schools and the 1st since 2019, when Air Force won 30-23 in OT. Colorado leads 12-5 alltime.

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Colorado at Air Force odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 11:57 a.m. ET.

Money line (ML): Colorado +650 (bet $100 to win $650) | Air Force -1000 (bet $1,000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Colorado +17.5 (-108) | Air Force -17.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 50.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Colorado at Air Force picks and predictions

Prediction

Air Force 28, Colorado 17

Money line

PASS. The money line does not present the opportunity for a high return on this game. Although I believe Colorado will improve its offense compared to last week, Air Force will continue to dominate the run and control the time of possession.

The Falcons will move to 2-0 as a favorite while the Buffaloes will move to 0-2 as underdogs.

Against the spread

Lean Colorado +17.5 (-108). This game will be much closer than both teams’ opening week. The Falcons’ discipline will be a test for the Buffaloes defense, but they will be ready for the matchup. Furthermore it is important to realize that Colorado is accustomed to the high altitude, a luxury not many Air Force opponents have.

Over/Under

Take UNDER 50.5 (-112). Air Force will hope to find success on the ground while Colorado will hope to do the same. Last week, Air Force held the ball for more than 35 minutes while Colorado held the ball for more than 33 minutes. The result will be a low scoring game.

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Alabama at Texas odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Alabama at Texas odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Alabama Crimson Tide (1-0) travel to Austin to take on the Texas Longhorns (1-0) Saturday. Kickoff from DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium is set for noon ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Alabama vs. Texas school odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Crimson Tide are coming off of a 55-0 win against Utah State in Week 1. They racked up a staggering 559 yards of offense while only allowing 136. QB Bryce Young started off his Heisman-hopeful campaign with 5 passing TDs while rushing for 100 yards and a TD on just 5 carries. He will look to continue his dominance on the road against the Longhorns in a pivotal game for both teams.

The Longhorns also enter play after a Week 1 tune-up game, a 52-10 win over Louisiana-Monroe. Ohio State transfer QB Quinn Ewers threw 2 TD passes while RB Bijan Robinson rushed for 71 yards and a TD. The Longhorns cannot afford any sloppy play or unforced turnovers against the top-seeded Crimson Tide.

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Alabama at Texas odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 11:18 p.m. ET.

Money line (ML): Alabama -1400 (bet $1,400 to win $100) | Texas +750 (bet $100 to win $750)
Against the spread (ATS): Alabama -20.5 (-105) | Texas +20.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 65.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Alabama at Texas picks and predictions

Prediction

Alabama 49, Texas 17

Money line

Take ALABAMA (-1400). Although this is the College GameDay game and the home crowd is sure to bring the energy, the Crimson Tide are not going to fumble the bag this early in the season. They were 9-0 as favorites last year and will continue that streak at least through Week 2. You will not make a large return on investment here, but you are sure to be throwing your money away if you ride with the Longhorns.

Against the spread

While I think Alabama will run away with this game, the spread is too high for me to suggest anything other than PASS. Do I think Alabama will win by more than 3 possessions? Yes. Is it entirely possible that Texas stays within 3 possessions? Also yes, making it not worth the risk. The Crimson Tide were 3-4 last season when they were 20-point favorites or more and 8-6 overall against the spread while the Longhorns were 5-7.

Over/Under

I am riding with the UNDER 65.5 (-115). Similar to the spread, 66 points is a bit too high to feel confident in. With such a strong Crimson Tide defense, the only way I can see it hitting is with the Tide putting up similar numbers to last week rather than the Longhorns keeping up.

Only 5 of the 15 Alabama games and 5 of 12 Texas games last year hit this total.

Furthermore, Tide games averaged 61.3 points last year and Longhorns games averaged 59.5 points, both of which are under the total for this matchup.

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Ohio at Penn State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Ohio at Penn State odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Ohio Bobcats (1-0) will travel east to University Park, Pa., to face the Penn State Nittany Lions (1-0) with kickoff at noon ET (ABC). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Ohio vs. Penn State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Bobcats beat Florida Atlantic in a nailbiter last week 41-38. QB Kurtis Rourke passed for 345 yards and 4 touchdowns and also ran for1 TD. RB Sieh Bangura had a big start to the season with 114 yards on 14 carries.

While the offense shined, Ohio’s defense had a week to forget allowing 21 points in the 4th quarter. If the Bobcats want a chance for a major upset Saturday, they need to control the tempo on offense and step up majorly on defense to force turnovers.

The Nittany Lions barely got by Purdue last week with a 35-31 victory. QB Sean Clifford led the way with 4 touchdowns and 282 yards passing. Penn State had 3 rushers with at least 8 touches, but no RB gained more than 31 yards. This week against a MAC school, expect that to change with a battle in the trenches. Coach James Franklin will hope to get his offense clicking on all cylinders in front of their home crowd.

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Ohio at Penn State odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 10:44 p.m. ET.

Money line (ML): Penn State -1000 (bet $1,000 to win $100) | Ohio +2500 (bet $100 to win $2,500)
Against the spread (ATS): Penn State -25.5 (-115) | Ohio +25.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 54.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Ohio at Penn State picks and predictions

Prediction

Penn State 38, Ohio 17

Money line

PASS. Even though Penn State will more than likely win this game, the return is too minimal to put any sum of money on the money line.

The Nittany Lions were 6-2 as the money line favorite last season while the Bobcats were 2-6 as underdogs.

Against the spread

Roll Bobbies! I am taking OHIO +25.5 (-105). Rouke and company may not win the game, but they have a strong enough offense to hold their own, at least within 4 possessions. In just his 2nd season as the Bobcats coach, Tim Albin will have some tricks up his sleeve to put the Nittany Lions on their heels while absorbing the moment of playing a Big Ten school.

Last season, the Nittany Lions were 0-1 against the spread when favored by 24 points or more while going 7-6 overall ATS. Ohio beat the spread 5 times in 12 games.

Over/Under

I like the OVER 54.5 (-108). The Bobcats struggled on defense last week against Florida Atlantic and against a team with the recruiting power of Franklin, they will not be able to improve much. Four of 12 Bobcats games hit the over last season while Penn State hit the over in 3 of 13 games. The Nittany Lions will be strong offensively, but whether or not the over hits could depend on how many points their defense lets up late while the outcome of the game is no longer in question.

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Atlanta Braves at Seattle Mariners odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Atlanta Braves at Seattle Mariners odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Atlanta Braves (86-51) and Seattle Mariners (77-60) meet Friday at 9:40 p.m. ET to open a 3-game interleague series at T-Mobile Park. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Braves vs. Mariners odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting since 2017; Mariners lead all-time series 9-7 since 2003

The Braves are coming off back-to-back road wins against the Oakland Athletics and have won 7 in a row overall. Atlanta owns an .836 OPS in its last dozen games.

The Mariners have pitched themselves to a 10-3 mark since Aug. 25. Seattle has logged a minuscule 1.71 ERA over that surge.

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Braves at Mariners projected starters

RHP Charlie Morton vs. LHP Robbie Ray

Morton (7-5, 4.01 ERA) is tabbed for his 27th start of the season. He has a 1.18 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 10.8 K/9 in 146 IP.

Owns a 3.51 ERA over his last 7 starts
Has filed disparate home/road splits: owns a 2.96 ERA at home but a 5.24 mark on the road

Ray (12-8, 3.45 ERA) has a 1.13 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 10.2 K/9 through 161 2/3 IP in 27 starts.

Facing a Braves club that is 31-13 against lefty starters
Current Atlanta batters have an aggregate .795 OPS against him
Has a 1.41 ERA in his last 5 starts with a .230 batting average on balls in play

Braves at Mariners odds

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Money line: Braves -117 (bet $117 to win $100) | Mariners -103 (bet $103 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Braves -1.5 (+145) | Mariners +1.5 (-180)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: +110 | U: -135)

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Braves at Mariners picks and predictions

Prediction

Braves 5, Mariners 4

Money line

Morton is the more battle-tested hurler of late, and he has a history of being a solid September finisher.

The surging Braves murder left-handed pitching (.808 OPS, 2nd MLB). TAKE ATLANTA (-117).

Run line/Against the spread

PASS. Too much gray area in the recent performances for both bullpens … and Seattle plays in a lot of 1-run affairs.

Over/Under

Peg the OVER 7.5 (+110) with a slight lean. Some slight fade to the pitching here, and Atlanta after an off day has been posting big run totals of late.

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Washington State at Wisconsin odds, picks, and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Washington State at Wisconsin odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Washington State Cougars (1-0) travel to Camp Randall to face the Wisconsin Badgers (1-0) Saturday with kickoff at 3:30 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Washington State vs. Wisconsin odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Wisconsin comes into this game after a dominant 38-0 victory in Week 1 against FCS opponent Illinois State. Riding the run game and the Jim Leonard-coached defense, the Badgers will look to slow down the Air Raid offense of the Cougars.

Washington State comes into this matchup after almost losing to the Idaho Vandals in Week 1. It took everything transfer QB Cameron Ward had to get the Cougars to the hard-fought 24-17 victory. That game was too close for comfort and far too close for the opening 20.5 spread.

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Washington State at Wisconsin odds

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Money line (ML): Washington State +600 (bet $100 to win $600) | Wisconsin -900 (bet $900 to win $100)
Against The Spread (ATS): Washington State +17.5 (-117) | Wisconsin -17.5 (-103)
Over/Under (O/U): 48.5 (O: -103 | U: -117)

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Washington State at Wisconsin picks and predictions

Prediction

Wisconsin 27 Washington 17

Money line

PASS.

Wisconsin has a real chance to win the Big Ten West. Washington State is simply looking to make a bowl. With this game being played in Madison, Wisconsin is the only play and it’s too pricey.

Against the spread

Wisconsin is better. But they are not 3 scores better. At least not yet. Cameron Ward can put up points and new Cougars coach Jake Dickert comes from the defensive side of the ball. This means he will look to slow down talented Badgers RB Braelon Allen. This will force QB Graham Mertz to beat the Cougars with his arm, which he has yet to show he can do. I still think the Badgers win, but it will be closer than the experts think.

Play the underdog in this one. WASHINGTON STATE +17.5.

Over/Under

Defense, Defense, Defense. Give me the UNDER 48.5 (-117)

The high-flying offense of Washington State only managed 24 points against an outmatched Idaho team last week. Even while trouncing Illinois State, Wisconsin only put up 38 points. This game could be a methodical ground and pound attack from Wisconsin against the pass game of Washington State. With the defense of Wisconsin playing stellar, they will force a lot of 3 and outs. On the other side, they will run the clock down with Allen. This should remain lower scoring. I like the Under.

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Back 4 MAC teams in Week 2: Mid-American Conference’s best bets

Analyzing Mid-American Conference betting odds and lines, with college football picks and predictions for the best MAC bets to make in Week 2.

It’s Week 2 of the college football regular season, and the Mid-American Conference schedule kicks off for 2 teams. A few other MAC schools are cashing a fat paycheck for their troubles, while a couple of other teams pick on some FCS institutions. It should be another fun week of MACtion.

Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the MAC’s Week 2 slate, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

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MAC best bets for Week 2

All games listed are Saturday and ET unless noted

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Ohio at Penn State OVER 54.5 (-108) – noon (ABC)

The Ohio offense looked pretty impressive last week against FAU in the opener at Peden Stadium. The Bobcats outlasted the Owls 41-38, as the teams easily smashed the Over of 50.5. Ohio managed 26 first downs, 131 rushing yards and 345 passing yards. The kicking game was sound, too, connecting on both field goal attempts.

Defensively, Ohio was gouged for 364 yards through the air, and another 114 yards on the ground. Penn State had an impressive 35-31 win at Purdue and should be able to move the ball up and down the field without much resistance.

These teams have met 6 times, with Penn State winning 5 of them. The Nittany Lions lost the last meeting 24-14 in 2012. Penn State has scored 32 or more points in all 5 of the victories, however.

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Western Michigan -5.5 (-115) at Ball State – 2 p.m. (ESPN+)

We have to make a pick in the 1st league game of the 2022 season, right?

Western Michigan actually held a brief lead at Michigan State, up 3-0 with less than five minutes to go in the first quarter, until the Spartans rattled off 21 unanswered points. The Broncos fought back in the 3rd quarter, making it a 1-score game. Michigan State was up just 21-13 until it scored 2 late TDs, backdooring the cover, and handing anyone holding a WMU +21.5 (-110) ticket a little bit of a bad beat.

Western Michigan looked pretty good at times against a Power 5 opponent. The same cannot be said for Ball State.

The Cardinals were routed at Tennessee, and at no point was it anything more than a nuisance to the Vols. Ball State allowed a touchdown just 23 seconds into the game, and it was 17-0 at the end of the 1st quarter, and 38-0 at halftime. The Cardinals didn’t score until midway through the third quarter, making it a 45-7 game.

It should help that Ball State is back at Scheumann Stadium in Muncie for this one. However, the Cardinals are just 2-5 ATS in the last 7 home games dating back to 2020, and 1-4 ATS in the last 5 MAC games, with an 0-5 ATS mark in the last 5 played in September.

We’re going to buck a lot of trends here picking WMU, though, as the underdog is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings, Western Michigan is 0-4 ATS in the last 4 against Ball State, and the Broncos are just 2-8-1 ATS in the last 11 MAC contests.

Akron at Michigan State OVER 55.5 (-110) – 4 p.m. (Big Ten Network)

The Zips struggled with St. Francis of the FCS last week, scratching out a 30-23 overtime victory at InfoCision Stadium. The undersized Red Flash piled up 189 rushing yards on 40 carries (4.7 yards per attempt). Imagine how much the larger Spartans will be able to gash the Zips very giving D.

Akron also allowed 264 yards through the air, so QB Payton Thorne and the Spartans receivers have to licking their chops as well.

Michigan State took care of another MAC team, Western Michigan, by a 35-13 margin last week. The Under did cash in that game, and Sparty was strong on defense, allowing 141 yards on the ground and just 193 passing yards. It also had 7 sacks, so Akron will have a strong pass rush to contend with, too.

Don’t expect the Zips to contribute much to the point total, but that’s OK. Sparty could take care of the Over mostly on their own against one of the worst teams in FBS.

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Northern Illinois at Tulsa OVER 62.5 (-110) – 7 p.m. (ESPN+)

Northern Illinois got the job done last weekend against Eastern Illinois of the FCS. It certainly wasn’t pretty, and NIU came nowhere near covering a 35-point number in the 34-27 victory. But NIU did have a very balanced attack, going for 187 yards on the ground, 192 yards through the air and it was sound in the return game.

The Huskies had 7 penalties, and will need to clean that up a bit, and there was a misfire in the kicking game, too. The good news is that NIU recorded 2 sacks, allowed just 1, and NIU was plus-2 in the turnover department.

On the flip side, Tulsa suffered a heartbreaking 40-37 loss in overtime at Wyoming. The Golden Hurricane defense offered little to no resistance against the pass, allowing 460 yards. QB Rocky Lombardi should be able to rock and roll against the Tulsa pass D, keeping the Huskies close.

Betting the Over, albeit a rather high total, looks to be a sound investment, and perhaps pair that with NIU (+6.5, -110) for a small-unit parlay opportunity. It would be even more attractive if NIU can get to a flat 7, or 7 and a hook.

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