300 pts
Season Total · Week 1 complete (24/24)
CFB Week 1
24
Georgia (#3) vs Tennessee State
Won 63-3.
HIT +2423
Texas A&M (#8) vs Missouri State
Won 50-0.
HIT +2322
Missouri (#25) vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Won 54-14 -- Simmons threw 4 TDs in his debut.
HIT +2221
Texas Tech (#12) vs Abilene Christian
Won 33-10.
HIT +2120
Alabama (#13) vs East Carolina
Won 48-14.
HIT +2019
Texas (#5) vs Texas State
Won 59-7.
HIT +1918
BYU (#14) vs Utah Tech
Won 63-7 -- Bachmeier threw 3 first-half TDs.
HIT +1817
Oklahoma (#10) vs UTEP
Won 51-0 -- total shutout.
HIT +1716
Ohio State (#1) vs Ball State
Won 56-3.
HIT +1615
Indiana (#6) vs North Texas
Won 52-16.
HIT +1514
Penn State (#18) vs Marshall
Won 45-0.
HIT +1413
Tennessee (#20) vs Furman
Won 56-9.
HIT +1312
Iowa (#22) vs Northern Illinois
Won 40-0.
HIT +1211
Michigan (#16) vs Western Michigan
Won 13-12 on a 47-yard Hail Mary as time expired -- after officials put one second back on the clock following a first failed attempt.
HIT +1110
Oregon (#2) vs Boise State
Won 34-27 -- trailed 17-7 at half as a 24.5-point favorite before a 62-yard TD catch gave Oregon the lead for good with 7:51 left.
HIT +109
USC (#14) vs Fresno State
Won 39-0 -- total shutout.
HIT +98
Utah (#21) vs Idaho
Won 66-14 -- Devon Dampier and the Utes cruised.
HIT +87
Houston (#23) vs Oregon State
Won 27-24 in OT -- had to survive a late push.
HIT +76
Washington (#17) vs Washington State
Huskies covered as the clear favorite, 24-10 — no drama in the Apple Cup.
HIT +65
Notre Dame (#4) vs Wisconsin
Irish rolled Wisconsin 41-13, never in doubt.
HIT +54
Florida State vs SMU (#19)
Mustangs won it 27-24 on the road — exactly the upset-caliber game we flagged as a genuine coin-flip.
HIT +43
LSU (#11) vs Clemson
Won 51-10.
HIT +32
Ole Miss (#9) vs Louisville (#24)
Rebels survived 41-38 — Louisville made this a lot closer than the confidence points suggested.
HIT +21
Stanford vs Miami (#7)
Won 45-6 -- Miami dominated on the road.
HIT +196 pts
Season Total · NFL Week 1 upcoming
NFL Week 1
16
Jacksonville vs Cleveland
Won 34-10.
HIT +1615
Detroit vs New Orleans
Survived 31-30 -- much closer than expected.
HIT +1514
Philadelphia vs Washington
Won 24-22 -- Washington made it a real game.
HIT +1413
Cincinnati vs Tampa Bay
Won 33-27.
HIT +1312
LA Chargers vs Arizona
Arizona won 26-14. Why it missed: leaned on Harbaugh-year-2 momentum and Mack's upside, but underweighted two concrete facts already in hand -- Perryman's IR stint gutting the front seven, and Wilson coming off a genuine career year on a new contract. Model adjustment: when a pick already contains real info favoring the underdog, weight the personnel facts over the storyline.
MISS11
LA Rams vs San Francisco
Rams got blown out 27-7 in the Australia opener. Why it missed: the pick leaned on preseason hype rather than weighing the actual conditions -- a true road/neutral-site opener against a division rival that knows the Rams' scheme well. Model adjustment: discount preseason power-ranking language for a team's first road or neutral-site game of the season, and weight division-rival familiarity as a real factor, not an afterthought.
MISS10
Seattle vs New England
Seahawks held on 13-10 in the Kickoff Game -- tight, but the pick held.
HIT +109
Pittsburgh vs Atlanta
Won 20-13.
HIT +98
Baltimore vs Indianapolis
Won 41-23 on the road.
HIT +87
Dallas vs NY Giants
NY Giants won 28-20. Why it missed: correctly noted Dallas as the more hyped preseason offense, but treated that as decisive over an NFC East road divisional game -- exactly where a rebuilding home team often plays its best football. Model adjustment: discount preseason hype specifically in divisional road games; weight the home team's motivation as a real factor.
MISS6
Chicago vs Carolina
Won 59-37 in a shootout.
HIT +65
Denver vs Kansas City
Kansas City won 31-10. Why it missed: leaned on a Mahomes-health narrative, but he looked fully healthy (2 passing TDs, a rushing TD), and Kenneth Walker III broke a 60-yard TD in his Chiefs debut. Model adjustment: a full offseason of recovery is a real reset, not just a reason to soften confidence.
MISS4
Tennessee vs NY Jets
NY Jets won 23-10. Why it missed: already flagged as a coin-flip with only a slight home edge -- the model got the uncertainty right but the direction wrong. The Jets' kicker concern didn't matter; Tennessee's offense simply didn't show up. Model adjustment: a small stated edge shouldn't carry meaningfully more confidence than a true toss-up.
MISS3
Minnesota vs Green Bay
Won 39-22 -- the Jacobs-exempt-list flip paid off big.
HIT +32
Las Vegas vs Miami
Won 27-13.
HIT +21
Houston vs Buffalo
Buffalo won 36-31. Why it missed: this was explicitly flagged pre-game as the closest game on the board itself (49.7% to 50.3%) -- a genuine coin-flip that landed the other way, which is exactly what a well-calibrated near-50/50 pick should do close to half the time. No model adjustment needed here.
MISS270 pts
Week 2 Total · CFB Week 2 complete (20/23)
CFB Week 2
23
Indiana (#5) vs Howard
Cruised 55-0.
HIT +2322
Virginia (#25) vs Norfolk State
Cruised 59-3 at home -- exactly the blowout expected.
HIT +2221
LSU (#8) vs Louisiana Tech
Won 45-14 -- exactly the mismatch expected.
HIT +2120
Houston (#22) vs Southern
Rolled 77-6.
HIT +2019
Georgia (#2) vs Western Kentucky
Won 70-20.
HIT +1918
SMU (#17) vs UC Davis
Won 56-10, bouncing back with a statement.
HIT +1817
Ole Miss (#9) vs Charlotte
Won 41-9.
HIT +1716
Notre Dame (#3) vs Rice
Shut out Rice 52-0.
HIT +1615
Penn State (#16) vs Temple
Won 27-9 -- closer than the talent gap suggested, but comfortable.
HIT +1514
Washington (#19) vs Utah State
Survived 16-14 -- much tighter than expected, but the pick held.
HIT +1413
Texas A&M (#10) vs Arizona State
Won 48-20.
HIT +1312
BYU (#15) vs Arizona
Won 28-17.
HIT +1211
USC (#14) vs Louisiana
Won 49-30 in the late kickoff.
HIT +1110
Louisville (#24) vs Villanova
Bounced back from last week's upset loss with a 59-13 rout.
HIT +109
Utah (#20) vs Arkansas
Won 43-10.
HIT +98
Texas Tech (#13) vs Oregon State
Won 35-24 on the road.
HIT +87
Missouri (#23) vs Kansas
Won 38-21 on the road -- more comfortable than the ~67% win probability suggested.
HIT +76
Tennessee (#18) vs Georgia Tech
Won 45-24 on the road.
HIT +65
Alabama (#12) vs Kentucky
Won 45-17 -- no SEC road trouble this time.
HIT +54
Iowa (#21) vs Iowa State
Won the Cy-Hawk rivalry 16-13 -- as tight as expected.
HIT +43
Oregon (#6) vs Oklahoma State
Oklahoma State won 39-31. Why it missed: the model itself flagged Oregon as shaky, but still defaulted to the higher-ranked team rather than acting on that signal. Model adjustment: let an observed weakness move the pick itself, not just soften the confidence level.
MISS2
Oklahoma (#11) vs Michigan
Michigan won 17-10. Why it missed: correctly called a toss-up, but the pick leaned on Oklahoma's name-brand talent edge. Model adjustment: in genuine toss-ups, weight which team's style suits a close, low-scoring script.
MISS1
Ohio State (#1) vs Texas (#4)
Texas won 24-23. Why it missed: correctly called a coin-flip and flagged Manning's turnover risk (he did throw a pick), but didn't account for how resilient Texas would be after falling behind 3-23 -- they scored 21 unanswered in the 4th quarter for one of the biggest comebacks of the season. Model adjustment: a flagged coin-flip team's capacity for a 4th-quarter surge deserves as much weight as the favorite's early lead.
MISS74 pts
Week 2 Total · NFL Week 2 complete (9/16)
NFL Week 2
16
Baltimore vs New Orleans
The Zay Flowers absence flagged in the update note proved real -- Baltimore's offense never got going at home. Final: lost 17-24.
Update: Ravens WR Zay Flowers has been ruled out with a hamstring injury -- a real subtraction from Baltimore's offense. Pick stands at 16 (points are never revised once locked), but if we were setting confidence fresh today, this would be a 14, not a 16.
MISS15
Tampa Bay vs Cleveland
Tampa Bay was competitive on the road last week; this week the roles reversed and Cleveland found enough offense to win at home. Final: lost 19-23.
MISS14
San Francisco vs Miami
49ers dominated the Rams 27-7 in Australia; Dolphins were blown out by Las Vegas. Final: won 35-13.
HIT +1413
Jacksonville vs Denver
This was the explicit "flip the model" pick, betting Jacksonville's recent form over Denver's home field. It didn't hold -- Denver won comfortably. Final: lost 13-20.
MISS12
Kansas City vs Indianapolis
Chiefs looked fully healthy in a 31-10 win over Denver; Colts were blown out 23-41 by Baltimore. Final: won 33-30, closer than expected but held.
HIT +1211
Philadelphia vs Tennessee
Eagles survived a scare at home vs Washington but still won; Titans were blown out 10-23 by the Jets. Final: won 24-20 in extreme heat, despite losing G Landon Dickerson for the season.
HIT +1110
New England vs Pittsburgh
Model favored NE at home; the Pittman/Porter absences flagged in the update note proved decisive. Final: won 20-3, a real statement.
Update: Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. has been ruled out (foot), and there's no sign CB Joey Porter Jr.'s contract situation resolves in time for him to play this week either. Pittsburgh is thinner than expected. Pick stands at 10, but if we were setting confidence fresh today, this would be a 12, not a 10.
HIT +109
Buffalo vs Detroit
Bills won a shootout on the road at Houston; Lions were upset at home by New Orleans. The Ed Oliver injury note proved not to matter. Final: won 41-31.
Update: starting DT Ed Oliver was not on the injury report all week, but suffered a hip injury during pregame warmups tonight and has been ruled out -- a real hit to Buffalo's interior run defense and pass rush against a Lions offense built around Jahmyr Gibbs. Pick stands at 9 (points are never revised once locked), but if we were setting confidence fresh today, this would be a 6, not a 9.
HIT +98
Chicago vs Minnesota
The update note flagged Wentz starting as a downgrade for Minnesota and we raised confidence in Chicago on that basis -- backwards. Chicago's own offense collapsed (3 points). Final: lost 3-9.
Update: Vikings are starting Carson Wentz today -- a real downgrade at the position for Minnesota. Pick stands at 8, but if we were setting confidence fresh today, this would be a 10, not an 8.
MISS7
Green Bay vs NY Jets
Packers were blown out by Minnesota while missing Josh Jacobs, but Jets looked good on the road. Final: Packers won 20-17 -- the talent gap held after all.
HIT +76
Houston vs Cincinnati
The Nico Collins injury flagged in the update note proved decisive -- Houston's offense managed just 6 points at home, exactly the concern raised. Final: lost 6-20.
Update: real news cutting against this pick -- Texans WR Nico Collins has been ruled out (hamstring), a subtraction from Houston's own offense. Meanwhile Bengals QB Joe Burrow is expected to start despite a questionable tag. Pick stands at 6, but if we were setting confidence fresh today, this would be a 4, not a 6.
MISS5
Dallas vs Washington
Dallas was upset on the road at NY Giants; Washington lost a competitive road game at Philadelphia. Final: won 37-20, a real bounce-back.
HIT +54
Las Vegas vs LA Chargers
Raiders looked good winning at Miami; Chargers were upset at home by Arizona. Final: won 26-14 on the road, despite the Brock Bowers doubtful designation flagged.
Update: real news cutting against this pick -- Raiders TE Brock Bowers is doubtful, a subtraction from Las Vegas's own offense. Meanwhile Chargers WR Ladd McConkey has made rapid progress and intends to play. Pick stands at 4, but if we were setting confidence fresh today, this would be a 2, not a 4.
HIT +43
Arizona vs Seattle
Arizona had looked good beating the Chargers; Seattle simply played the better game on the road, winning comfortably. Final: lost 7-31.
MISS2
Carolina vs Atlanta
Both teams were blown out in Week 1, and Atlanta's QB downgrade (Cooper Rush starting for the ruled-out Penix) flagged in the update note proved decisive. Final: Carolina won 34-3.
Update: Falcons have ruled out QB Michael Penix Jr. again -- Cooper Rush starts, with Jack Strand as backup. A real downgrade for Atlanta. Pick stands at 2, but if we were setting confidence fresh today, this would be a 4, not a 2.
HIT +21
NY Giants vs LA Rams
This pick was explicitly built on the "don't default to the bigger brand" lesson from the Rams' Week 1 blowout loss to SF. But that one bad game in a neutral-site opener wasn't a reliable form signal -- the Rams looked like a completely different team at home. Final: lost 6-28.
Update: Rams WR Puka Nacua (hip/groin) sat out practice both Friday and Saturday and is a genuine game-time decision for Monday night. But it cuts both ways -- the Giants' own secondary is banged up too (CB Deonte Banks questionable, Paulson Adebo on IR). This game has gotten more uncertain, not less. Pick stands at 1 -- already the lowest confidence on the board, and this news doesn't clearly move it either direction.
MISS220 pts
Week 3 Total · CFB Week 3 complete (18/22, 4 misses)
CFB Week 3
22
Ohio State (#6) vs Kent State
Model gives Ohio State 100%. A MAC bottom-feeder on the road right after the gut-wrenching loss to Texas -- exactly the game a top program uses to reset. Final: won 59-3.
HIT +2221
Oregon (#21) vs Portland State
Model gives Oregon 100% at home vs an FCS opponent. Final: won 84-0.
HIT +2120
Miami (#5) vs Wake Forest
Model gives Miami 90.2% on the road. Final: won 33-20.
HIT +2019
Indiana (#4) vs Western Kentucky
WKU was blown out 70-20 by Georgia last week; Indiana has looked dominant through two games. Final: won 38-0.
HIT +1918
Iowa (#18) vs Northern Iowa
FCS opponent at home for a solid, if unspectacular, 2-0 Iowa team. Final: won 55-0.
HIT +1817
Texas A&M (#9) vs Kentucky
Kentucky was blown out 45-17 by Alabama last week; A&M has been comfortable in both wins so far. Why it missed: the reasoning leaned entirely on Kentucky's loss to Alabama, but didn't account for letdown risk after two easy wins. Final: lost 21-31. Model adjustment: don't treat a blowout loss from an unrelated opponent as the deciding signal.&
MISS16
Penn State (#14) vs Buffalo
Clear talent gap at home for a Penn State team that has yet to be seriously tested. Final: won 55-13.
HIT +1615
Missouri (#20) vs Troy
Missouri is 2-0 with comfortable wins; Troy is a clear step down in competition. Final: won 27-17.
HIT +1514
Oklahoma (#24) vs New Mexico
Bounce-back spot at home after the tough loss to Michigan, against a clearly overmatched opponent. Final: won 14-6, closer than expected but comfortable.
HIT +1413
Virginia (#25) vs West Virginia
Virginia blew out Norfolk State 59-3 last week, but West Virginia is a real Power 4 team -- a bit more competitive than the recent form suggests. Why it missed: this exact risk was flagged before kickoff and it played out. Final: lost 27-38. Model adjustment: when a game already carries an explicit risk flag, that should mean materially lower confidence, not just a caveat sentence.
MISS12
Notre Dame (#3) vs Michigan State
Notre Dame has looked excellent through two games; Michigan State is solid but a clear step down. Final: won 27-10.
HIT +1211
Tennessee (#15) vs Kennesaw State
Tennessee blew out Georgia Tech 45-24 on the road last week; Kennesaw State is a big step down in competition at home. Final: won 42-9.
HIT +1110
Michigan (#19) vs UTEP
Michigan just knocked off Oklahoma on a short week; UTEP is a significant step down in competition. Final: won 52-17.
HIT +109
Texas (#1) vs UTSA
Texas just pulled off a signature 21-point 4th-quarter comeback against Ohio State; UTSA was a clear underdog regardless. Final: won 30-6.
HIT +98
Georgia (#2) vs Arkansas
Georgia has been dominant through two games; Arkansas was just blown out 43-10 by Utah. Real gap, but on the road. Final: won 45-17.
HIT +87
Utah (#17) vs Utah State
In-state rivalry game -- Utah is clearly the better team (blew out Arkansas 43-10 last week) but rivalry games can get weird. Final: won 33-0.
HIT +76
Alabama (#10) vs Florida State
Alabama has looked solid but not dominant this season; Florida State has shown real flashes. A genuine test at home. Final: won 50-36, a real shootout as expected.
HIT +65
BYU (#11) vs Colorado State
BYU is 2-0 but on the road against a Colorado State team that has been competitive at home. Final: won 41-23.
HIT +54
USC (#12) vs Rutgers
USC has looked shaky defensively; Rutgers is a sneaky-competitive Big Ten team at home. Final: won 42-35, exactly the real test expected.
HIT +43
Texas Tech (#13) vs Houston (#22)
A genuine ranked-vs-ranked matchup (#13 vs #22). Model gives Tech 74.2%, and they're coming off a real road win at Oregon State, but Houston is unproven at this level. Final: won 28-26.
HIT +32
SMU (#16) vs Louisville (#23)
Another ranked-vs-ranked matchup (#16 vs #23). SMU is on the road against a Louisville team playing its home opener -- genuine uncertainty here. Why it missed: that exact risk played out. Final: lost 31-41. Model adjustment: home-opener energy for the opponent is a real, quantifiable factor.
MISS1
LSU (#7) vs Ole Miss (#8)
The marquee game of the week -- two Top 10 teams (#7 vs #8), LSU on the road at a place that has beaten good teams before. Genuine coin-flip, lowest confidence on the board. Why it missed: it landed on the wrong side, which is exactly what an honest coin-flip should do close to half the time. Final: lost 24-32. Model adjustment: none needed -- this is what a well-calibrated toss-up looks like sometimes.
MISS74 pts
Week 3 Total · NFL Week 3 complete (9 of 16)
NFL Week 3
16
Philadelphia at Chicago
This was the highest-confidence pick on the board, built entirely on Chicago's QB catastrophe -- Caleb Williams out, Tyson Bagent barely cleared concussion protocol, leaving a 38-year-old who hadn't played since 2023. The premise was accurate, but the conclusion was backwards: a well-coached backup can still win. Keenum went 24-of-34 for 247 yards, 2 TDs, a rushing TD, zero turnovers, while Chicago's defense forced 3 takeaways off Hurts. Final: lost 7-27.
MISS15
Kansas City at Miami
Model gives KC 85.5%. Chiefs are 2-0 and dominant; Dolphins are 0-2 and have been blown out both weeks. Final: won 24-10 on the road.
HIT +1514
Seattle at Washington
Seahawks are 2-0 and playing excellent football. Washington is 0-2, and QB Jayden Daniels' status is genuinely uncertain -- reports suggest an IR decision is pending. Why it missed: Seattle was a 76.5% favorite (some variance), but the pick also let the opponent's QB trouble drive top-tier confidence -- the same habit that hurt with Chicago last week. Final: lost 31-33. Model adjustment: treat an opponent's QB uncertainty as a tiebreaker, not a driver.
MISS13
Buffalo vs LA Chargers
Model gives Buffalo 74.7%. Bills are 2-0 and have scored at will; Chargers are 0-2. Final: won 24-16.
HIT +1312
San Francisco vs Arizona
49ers are 2-0 and have looked dominant in both wins; Arizona is 1-1. Final: won 36-30, tighter than the numbers suggested.
HIT +1211
Minnesota at Tampa Bay
Vikings are 2-0 with real wins over Green Bay and Chicago; Buccaneers are 0-2. Final: won 23-16 on the road.
HIT +1110
Green Bay vs Atlanta
Model gives Green Bay 71%. Atlanta is 0-2 and just lost starting CB A.J. Terrell Jr. to IR -- a real subtraction on defense. Why it missed: Atlanta won on the ground -- 41 carries, 242 yards, three rushing TDs -- while Green Bay ran 9 times for 17 yards. A pass-defense weakness doesn't matter if the opponent wins another way. Final: lost 14-35. Model adjustment: when a pick rests on one unit's weakness, check whether the opponent's strength is in that unit.
MISS9
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh
Model gives Cincinnati 63.4% on the road. Bengals are 2-0; Steelers are 1-1. Why it missed: a 63.4% road favorite in a divisional game lost by 3, with a late forced fumble on Burrow reportedly sealing it (NBC Sports) -- mostly variance. Final: lost 27-30. Model adjustment: a road pick with a sub-65% edge belongs mid-board, not the upper half.
MISS7
Carolina at Cleveland
Model gives Carolina 57.7% on the road. Panthers just blew out Atlanta 34-3; Browns are 1-1. Why it missed: the edge was thin and the headline evidence was one blowout -- Atlanta then beat Green Bay 35-14. Final: lost 18-21. Model adjustment: give slim road edges mid-board points at most.
MISS8
Detroit vs NY Jets
Model gives Detroit 72.7% despite their own 0-2 start -- talent gap over an also-0-2 Jets team. Final: won 31-24.
HIT +86
Jacksonville vs New England
Model gives Jacksonville 58.4%. Real complication for New England: starting OL Mike Onwenu just went on IR, and Rhamondre Stevenson fumbled again while TreVeyon Henderson broke a 39-yard TD -- real backfield and O-line uncertainty. Final: won 35-6 -- the concerns flagged for New England showed up.
HIT +65
Houston at Indianapolis
Model gives Houston 57.3%. Both teams are 0-2 -- a real toss-up, sticking with the model's slight lean. Why it missed: a labeled toss-up lost by 2 points. Final: lost 17-19. Model adjustment: none needed.
MISS4
Baltimore at Dallas
Both teams are 1-1. Leaning Baltimore on roster talent, but no strong signal either way. Final: won 34-31 on the road.
HIT +43
Denver vs LA Rams
Both teams are 1-1 and bounced back from ugly Week 1 losses with Week 2 wins. Genuine toss-up on Sunday Night Football; slight home-field lean. Final: won 30-26 after trailing 16-0 at halftime.
HIT +32
Las Vegas at New Orleans
Both teams are a surprising 2-0. Genuine coin-flip between two undefeated teams -- leaning Las Vegas, not with much conviction. Final: won 35-27 on the road.
HIT +21
Tennessee at NY Giants
The contrarian pick of the week: Giants QB Jaxson Dart was lost for the season to a knee injury and Jameis Winston replaced him, with WR Malik Nabers also hurt. Tennessee is 0-2 and has looked bad, but the Giants' offense was compromised -- lowest confidence on the board. Why it missed: New York's offense was limited (Winston: 118 yards, no TDs), but four field goals and a defense that held Tennessee scoreless until the final six minutes, in rain and wind, were enough. Tennessee's offense was weaker: 7 points, two turnovers, a missed 50+ yard FG. Final: lost 7-12. Model adjustment: weigh both offenses, not just the one with the injury news.
MISS134 pts
Week 4 Total · CFB Week 4 complete (12 of 18 hits, 6 misses)
CFB Week 4
18
Indiana (#5) vs Northwestern
Model gives Indiana 92.2%. Hoosiers are 3-0 and have been dominant all season. Final: won 29-23 -- far closer than a 92.2% model edge suggested.
HIT +1817
Miami (#6) vs Central Michigan
Miami is 3-0 and has looked excellent; Central Michigan is a significant step down in competition. Final: won 52-3.
HIT +1716
Ohio State (#7) vs Illinois
Ohio State reset hard after the Texas loss, blowing out Kent State 59-3. Illinois is a clear step down. Final: won 42-19.
HIT +1615
Alabama (#8) vs South Carolina
Alabama is 3-0 and has looked solid at home, including a real shootout win over Florida State. Final: won 49-18.
HIT +1514
Georgia (#2) vs Oklahoma
Georgia has been dominant through three games; Oklahoma is decent but a clear step down. Final: won 41-13.
HIT +1413
Notre Dame (#3) at Purdue
Notre Dame is 3-0 and has looked excellent; Purdue is not in the same class this season. Final: won 49-10.
HIT +1312
Penn State (#13) vs Wisconsin
Penn State has blown out every opponent this season, including a 55-13 win over Buffalo last week. Why it missed: those blowouts came against Marshall, Temple and Buffalo -- softer opposition than Wisconsin, which had just beaten Eastern Michigan 54-10. Final: lost 20-24. Model adjustment: discount form built against weaker opponents, especially at 12 points.
MISS11
Texas Tech (#11) vs Sam Houston
Texas Tech is a ranked Power 4 team facing a clearly overmatched opponent -- clear mismatch on paper. Final: won 49-14.
HIT +1110
Louisville (#16) vs Wake Forest
Louisville has looked solid this season aside from a 41-38 loss to Ole Miss in Week 1; Wake Forest is a clear step down. Why it missed: Louisville was coming off its biggest win of the season (41-31 over then-#16 SMU) -- a possible letdown spot I never weighed. Final: lost 27-30. Model adjustment: after a team's biggest win, hold back points against a lesser opponent.
MISS9
Houston (#25) at Georgia Southern
Houston has been solid this season (wins over Oregon State and Southern, a 28-26 loss at Texas Tech) and still has the talent edge on the road here. Final: won 42-28 on the road.
HIT +98
Utah (#15) at Iowa State
Utah has looked like a real team (a 43-10 win over Arkansas, a 33-0 win over Utah State); Iowa State has been solid, but this is a road test for Utah, not a mismatch. Final: won 31-17 on the road.
HIT +87
SMU (#22) vs Missouri State
SMU is coming off a loss to Louisville but returns home against a clearly overmatched opponent. Final: won 34-24.
HIT +76
Ole Miss (#4) at Florida (#21)
A genuine ranked-vs-ranked matchup (#4 vs #21). Ole Miss had just beaten LSU at home in Oxford, but this was a real road test at Florida. Why it missed: Florida ran 53 times for 302 yards and six rushing TDs with no turnovers and nearly 37 minutes of possession, while Ole Miss's defense couldn't get a stop. Two of Ole Miss's three wins had been close, offense-driven games. Final: lost 28-52. Correction: this card originally said Ole Miss beat LSU 'on the road' -- it was at home. Model adjustment: shootout-style wins are a risk on the road against a team that controls the ball.
MISS5
LSU (#10) vs Texas A&M (#23)
A genuine ranked-vs-ranked matchup. LSU is coming off a loss to Ole Miss -- real uncertainty here. Final: won 35-6.
HIT +54
Missouri (#19) at Mississippi State (#24)
A genuine ranked-vs-ranked matchup. Missouri is 3-0, but this is a real road test. Why it missed: a labeled toss-up at 4 points, lost by 7 -- exactly the damage the low point value was meant to cap. Final: lost 24-31. Model adjustment: none needed.
MISS3
USC (#12) vs Oregon (#20)
A genuine ranked-vs-ranked matchup at home for USC, but Oregon has looked dangerous. Real uncertainty. Why it missed: Oregon won even without starting QB Dante Moore -- 504 yards, no turnovers, three rushing TDs -- while USC's defense had no sacks or takeaways. Maiava threw for 326 yards in the loss. Final: lost 27-41. Model adjustment: none needed; capped at 3 points.
MISS2
Iowa (#17) at Michigan (#18)
A genuine ranked-vs-ranked matchup -- the two teams are separated by one spot in the rankings. Coin-flip. Why it missed: a one-point game (Michigan hosted; Iowa won 20-19 on the road). The pre-game label had the venue backwards. Final: lost 19-20. Model adjustment: none needed.
MISS1
Texas (#1) at Tennessee (#14)
The marquee game of the week: #1 Texas on the road at #14 Tennessee, after a signature comeback win over Ohio State and a 30-6 win over UTSA. Genuine toss-up, lowest confidence on the board. Final: won 20-17 at Tennessee in a sack-heavy game (16 combined).
HIT +193 pts
Week 4 Total · NFL Week 4 complete (10 of 16)
NFL Week 4
16
Baltimore vs Tennessee
Model gives Baltimore 86.7%, the highest number on the board this week. Ravens just beat Dallas 34-31 and have Derrick Henry rolling (3rd all-time in rushing TDs); Tennessee is still winless with a struggling offense. Final: won 24-18.
HIT +1615
Buffalo vs New England
Model gives Buffalo 73.2%. Bills are 2-0 in their last two; Josh Allen wasn't even listed on the injury report. New England's top CB Christian Gonzalez didn't practice (shoulder), and Drake Maye is playing through his own shoulder injury. Why it missed: the injury news cut the wrong way -- Maye threw 3 TD passes and led a game-winning two-point drive with 1:50 left, despite his own shoulder issue. Josh Allen's health edge didn't translate into a win. Final: lost 26-29. Model adjustment: a healthy-vs-injured QB framing isn't the whole picture -- weigh the injured QB's own chance of playing well too.
MISS14
San Francisco at Denver
San Francisco has looked like the best team in football the last two weeks (wins over Miami and Arizona by a combined 28 points). Denver is solid but this is a real step up in competition. Final: won 24-14 on the road.
HIT +1413
Indianapolis at Washington
Model gives Indianapolis 63.7% on the road. Colts bounced back with a win over Houston; Washington survived a shootout against Seattle but hasn't looked dominant. Final: won 30-13 on the road.
HIT +1312
Green Bay vs Tampa Bay
Model gives Green Bay 62.6%, but this is complicated: Packers just lost WR Jayden Reed to season-ending neck surgery after being blown out by Atlanta, while Tampa Bay lost QB Baker Mayfield (three weeks, thumb) to an undrafted rookie. Leaning Green Bay since a backup QB is a bigger downgrade than a backup WR, but real uncertainty both ways. Final: won 17-14 -- the Jalon Daniels downgrade for Tampa Bay showed up more than the Jayden Reed loss hurt Green Bay.
HIT +1211
Chicago vs NY Jets
Model gives Chicago 62.2%. Bears just pulled off a statement upset over Philadelphia with Case Keenum; Jets are 0-2 in their last two and in a difficult spot. Final: won 23-12.
HIT +1110
Atlanta at New Orleans
Atlanta just blew out Green Bay 35-14 on the road on Thursday Night Football; New Orleans lost a shootout at home to Las Vegas 27-35 last week. Real momentum on Atlanta's side heading into Monday night. Final: won 45-24.
HIT +109
Houston at Dallas
Model gives Houston 59.6% on the road. Both teams are around .500 in their last two games -- a real toss-up with a slight model lean. Why it missed: a genuinely close game decided on the final possession -- Houston led for most of it, but Dallas scored late to win. Final: lost 30-34. Model adjustment: none needed, this was essentially a coin flip and it landed the other way.
MISS8
Philadelphia at LA Rams
Model gives the Rams 59.4% at home. Eagles are reeling after a 7-27 loss to Chicago and had to sign depth DB help; Rams WR Puka Nacua is expected to play through a groin issue. Final: won 24-20 -- Nacua caught 9 passes for 125 yards in his return.
HIT +87
Cleveland at Pittsburgh
Model gives Pittsburgh 57.9% at home on Thursday Night Football. Both teams are coming off wins; a close divisional-style game expected. Why it missed: a genuinely close game decided on the final play -- Cleveland's Andre Szmyt hit a career-best 56-yard field goal with 10 seconds left to win it. Pittsburgh actually outscored Cleveland in the fourth quarter and had a late lead before the Browns' answering drive. Final: lost 24-27. Model adjustment: none needed -- the model had this at 57.9%, essentially a coin flip, and it played out that way.
MISS6
Cincinnati vs Jacksonville
Model gives Cincinnati 57.1% at home. Both teams are around .500; a close spot either way. Why it missed: a close game (57.1% model edge) that went the other way, Jacksonville controlling the margin late. Final: lost 17-22. Model adjustment: none needed, a near-coin-flip pick losing isn't a process error.
MISS5
Arizona at NY Giants
Model gives Arizona 56.2% on the road. Both teams have been inconsistent; genuine uncertainty here. Why it missed: a real road favorite by the model's own number that lost outright -- the Giants controlled this one. Final: lost 24-36. Model adjustment: none needed, this was a genuine toss-up and it landed the other way.
MISS4
Minnesota vs Miami
Miami has struggled badly the last two weeks (losses to San Francisco and Kansas City); Minnesota has looked more competitive. No market line posted yet. Final: won 15-10.
HIT +43
Kansas City at Las Vegas
Kansas City is 2-0 in their last two and playing clean football. Las Vegas has also looked good, including a win over New Orleans -- this is a real test, not a mismatch. Final: won 30-27 on the road.
HIT +32
Seattle at LA Chargers
The Chargers are 0-3 on the season by their own beat reporters' framing, despite preseason optimism. Seattle has looked more competitive. No market line posted yet. Final: won 30-23 on the road.
HIT +21
Carolina at Detroit
Carolina just lost star CB Jaycee Horn to a torn quad, likely season-ending -- a real blow to their defense on the road against a Detroit team coming off a win. Lowest confidence on the board given how fresh and uncertain this news is. Why it missed: this was the lowest-confidence pick on the board specifically because of the Horn injury, and Carolina won anyway, 32-26 -- their offense (445 total yards, 2 rushing TDs from Chuba Hubbard) carried them regardless of the secondary question mark. Detroit actually outgained Carolina but settled for four field goals. Model adjustment: a fresh injury to one side isn't enough on its own to flip a pick -- check whether that team's offense can still win the game regardless, the same lesson as the Tennessee-Giants miss a few weeks ago.
MISS134 pts
Week 5 Total · CFB Week 5 complete (15 of 16, Florida the lone miss)
CFB Week 5
16
Notre Dame (#3) at UNC
Model gives Notre Dame 93.3%. Irish are 4-0 and have blown out every opponent, including a 49-10 win over Purdue last week. Final: won 37-26.
HIT +1615
SMU (#21) vs Boston College
Model gives SMU 91.7% at home. Mustangs have been solid all season; Boston College is a clear step down. Final: won 25-16.
HIT +1514
Houston (#20) vs UCF
Model gives Houston 80.6% at home. Cougars have looked strong aside from a narrow loss to Texas Tech. Final: won 27-17.
HIT +1413
Georgia (#2) vs Vanderbilt
Georgia is 4-0 and has been dominant all season; Vanderbilt is a clear step down in competition. Final: won 38-14.
HIT +1312
Miami (#4) at Clemson
Miami is 4-0 and has looked excellent, including a 52-3 win last week; Clemson has been inconsistent, including a blowout loss to LSU. Final: won 41-13 on the road.
HIT +1211
Indiana (#6) at Rutgers
Indiana is 4-0 and has been dominant all season; Rutgers is a clear step down. Final: won 47-15 on the road.
HIT +1110
LSU (#11) vs McNeese
LSU is a ranked Power 4 team against an FCS opponent -- clear mismatch on paper. Final: won 63-14.
HIT +109
BYU (#10) at TCU
BYU is 3-0 and has looked solid all season, including wins over Arizona and Colorado State; a real true road test at TCU. Final: won 17-10 on the road.
HIT +98
Boise State (#22) vs Utah State
Boise State has looked solid aside from an early loss to Oregon; Utah State has struggled all season. Final: won 37-18.
HIT +87
Texas Tech (#12) at Colorado
Texas Tech has been solid this season aside from an early loss to Houston; Colorado has been inconsistent. Final: won 29-7 on the road.
HIT +76
Kentucky (#24) at South Carolina
Both teams are coming off losses to Alabama, but Kentucky has looked more competitive overall this season. Final: survived 35-34 on the road.
HIT +65
Tennessee (#17) vs Auburn
A real SEC test. Tennessee has been solid at home, but Auburn has been competitive all season -- genuine uncertainty here. Final: won 24-14.
HIT +54
USC (#18) vs Washington
USC is coming off a bad loss at Oregon (27-41); Washington has looked steadier but unspectacular. Real uncertainty after that result. Final: won 25-21, bouncing back from the Oregon loss.
HIT +43
Alabama (#7) at Mississippi State (#16)
A genuine ranked-vs-ranked matchup. Model gives Alabama 66.6% on the road, but this is a real test, not a mismatch. Final: won 56-23 -- far more comfortably than the model number suggested.
HIT +32
Florida (#8) at Missouri (#25)
A genuine ranked-vs-ranked matchup. Florida has looked excellent this season, but this is a real road test. Why it missed: the biggest upset of the week. Missouri controlled the clock on the ground while Florida's defense (498 yards allowed the prior week) couldn't get a stop. Florida has now lost two straight since their own upset of Ole Miss. Final: lost 17-45. Model adjustment: treat Florida's form as more volatile this season rather than assuming their best week is their real level.
MISS1
Ohio State (#5) at Iowa (#14)
A genuine ranked-vs-ranked matchup. Ohio State is still finding its footing after an early loss to Texas; Iowa's defense has been excellent all season. Lowest confidence on the board. Final: won 31-14 on the road -- a real statement after the Texas loss.
HIT +193 pts
Week 5 Total · NFL Week 5 complete (10 of 15, Buffalo won 37-34 in overtime on Monday night; Washington-Giants tie scored as a push)
NFL Week 5
16
Tampa Bay at Dallas
Model gives Dallas 79.8% (DraftKings -8.5) at home on Thursday Night Football. Dallas has scored 31 or more in three of four games. Tampa Bay is 0-4, has scored less every week (27, 19, 16, 14), starts backup Jalon Daniels again with Baker Mayfield out, and is missing safety Antoine Winfield Jr., cornerback Benjamin Morrison and linebacker SirVocea Dennis. Part of this edge is Tampa Bay's weakness rather than Dallas's form, but the model number clears the 75% bar on its own.
MISS15
Philadelphia at Jacksonville
Model gives Jacksonville 77.8% (DraftKings -7) in London. Jacksonville is 3-1 and has won its last two by 29 (New England) and 5 (at Cincinnati). Philadelphia is 2-2 and coming off a 24-20 loss to the Rams; RB Saquon Barkley (hamstring) and edge Jonathan Greenard (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, and the Eagles have traded center Cam Jurgens. This is the cleanest top-tier case on the board: strong own form plus the model.
HIT +1514
Houston at Tennessee
Model gives Houston 77.6% (DraftKings -7.5) on the road. Both teams are 0-4, but Tennessee has scored 20 or fewer in every game (10, 20, 7, 18) and RB Tony Pollard (foot) did not practice Wednesday. Houston is the least proven of the three top picks: it is winless and coach DeMeco Ryans just took over defensive play-calling, so this pick rests on the model and Tennessee's offense, not on Houston's form.
HIT +1413
Cincinnati at Miami
Model gives Cincinnati 73.5% (DraftKings -6.5) on the road. Miami is 0-4 and has scored 13 or fewer in every game. Cincinnati's risk is its own: Ja'Marr Chase (concussion protocol) and Tee Higgins (groin, neck) both missed Wednesday's practice. It sits just under the 75% line for the top slots, and the receiver news is why it stays at 13.
HIT +1312
Detroit at Arizona
Detroit is a 5.5-point road favorite (no model number posted yet). Arizona is 1-3, lost left tackle Paris Johnson Jr. for the season, and had six players miss Wednesday's practice. Detroit is 2-2 and just lost 32-26 at Carolina despite out-gaining them (452 to 445 yards), so this is a market-and-matchup pick rather than a form pick.
HIT +1211
Las Vegas at New England
Model gives New England 64% (DraftKings -3.5) at home. The Patriots won 29-26 at Buffalo last week and Drake Maye was a full participant Wednesday despite his shoulder. Both starting corners (Christian Gonzalez, Carlton Davis) did not practice, which is New England's main risk. Las Vegas is 3-1, but WR Jalen Nailor (concussion) missed practice.
HIT +1110
Denver at LA Chargers
Denver is a 3.5-point road favorite (no model number posted yet). The Chargers are 0-4 and both starting tackles (Joe Alt, Rashawn Slater) and WR Ladd McConkey did not practice Wednesday. Denver has its own issues: cornerback Pat Surtain II (ankle) did not practice and the Broncos lost 24-14 at San Francisco last week.
HIT +109
Baltimore at Atlanta
Atlanta is a 3.5-point home favorite on Sunday Night Football (no model number posted yet). Lamar Jackson (ankle) did not practice Wednesday and has only an "outside chance" to play, so Tyler Huntley is the likely starter; left tackle Ronnie Stanley and edge Trey Hendrickson also did not practice. This is ranked on the line, not on Jackson's absence: Atlanta is 2-2 and erratic (45-24 and 35-14 wins, but a 34-3 loss at Carolina), so it stays mid-board until his status is official.
MISS8
NY Giants at Washington
Model gives Washington 63.4% (DraftKings -3.5), but that number assumes Jayden Daniels returns from his dislocated elbow. He was a full participant Wednesday and Friday's practice is the real test; backup Marcus Mariota (knee) did not practice, so a setback means the third-string QB. The Giants are 3-1 and Jameis Winston is 2-0 as the starter, though WR Malik Nabers (knee) and left tackle Andrew Thomas (groin) missed Wednesday. Ranked below its raw number for the Daniels risk.
PUSH 07
Buffalo at LA Rams
The Rams are 2.5- to 3-point home favorites on Monday Night Football (moneyline roughly 59% to 60%; no model number posted yet). Buffalo is 3-1 but coming off a 29-26 loss to New England, and WR D.J. Moore aggravated a shoulder injury. Analysts note the Bills rank near the bottom against the run while the Rams rank in the top ten in run success. This is the last game of the week, so the picture can still move.
MISS6
Indianapolis at Pittsburgh
Model gives Pittsburgh 56.7% (DraftKings -2.5) at home. A close one: Indianapolis is coming off a 30-13 win at Washington while Pittsburgh lost 27-24 at Cleveland. Cornerbacks Jalen Ramsey (knee) and Jamel Dean (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, which is the risk.
HIT +65
Cleveland at NY Jets
Model gives the Jets 55% (DraftKings -1.5) at home, essentially a coin flip. Cleveland is 3-1 but had three defensive linemen (Derek Barnett, Mason Graham, Mike Hall) miss Wednesday's practice. The Jets are 1-3 and RB Breece Hall (quad) did not practice. Low confidence on purpose.
HIT +54
Minnesota at New Orleans
Model gives Minnesota 54.8% (DraftKings -1.5). The Vikings are 4-0, though their last two wins came by 7 and 5 points, and WR Jordan Addison and left tackle Christian Darrisaw (concussion) missed Wednesday. New Orleans is 1-3 on a short week after a 45-24 Monday night loss to Atlanta.
HIT +43
Chicago at Green Bay
Green Bay is a 2.5-point home favorite, but the model gives Chicago 54.3%. The two disagree, so this is a coin flip and it is ranked low. I am leaning with the market and Chicago's injuries: QB Caleb Williams (hamstring) has not played since Week 2, and RBs D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai plus linemen Jonah Jackson, Joe Thuney and Darnell Wright missed Wednesday. Green Bay has its own line problems (three guards did not practice), and Chicago won 23-12 last week, so this is not a one-way call.
HIT +32
San Francisco at Seattle
Seattle is a 2.5-point home favorite (no model number posted yet). San Francisco is 4-0, but DE Nick Bosa (knee, calf) and several veterans did not practice Wednesday; Seattle is 3-1 with a 30-23 win over the Chargers. A genuine toss-up between two of the best NFC records, which is why it sits at the bottom.
MISS131 pts
Week 6 Total · CFB Week 6 (19 games; Miami, Texas Tech, Mississippi State and SMU on bye)
CFB Week 6
19
Notre Dame (#3) vs Stanford
Win probability 98.5% (our rating 95.6%, market Notre Dame -38.5). Irish are 5-0 allowing 11.8 points a game; Stanford is 2-3 and allowing 38.2.
HIT +1918
Ohio State (#5) vs Maryland
Win probability 95.1% (our rating 85.7%, market Ohio State -34.5). Ohio State allows 12.6 a game; Maryland is 2-3 and allowing 30.2.
HIT +1817
Utah (#12) vs Kansas
Win probability 87.8% (our rating 80.5%, market Utah -15.5). Utah is 4-0 scoring 43.3 and allowing 10.3 a game; Kansas is 2-2.
HIT +1716
Tennessee (#15) at Arkansas
Win probability 84.8% (our rating 76.7%, market Tennessee -13.5). Tennessee is 4-1 allowing 15.2 a game; Arkansas is 2-3 scoring 19.8 and allowing 28.4.
HIT +1615
BYU (#8) vs Iowa State
Win probability 79.3% (our rating 70.9%, market BYU -10.5). BYU is 4-0 allowing 14.3 a game and is at home; Iowa State is 3-2.
HIT +1514
Texas (#1) vs Oklahoma (neutral)
Win probability 73.5% (our rating 74.1%, market Texas -7.5). Texas is 4-0 allowing 13.3 a game; Oklahoma is 2-2 scoring 22.0 a game. Rivalry game at a neutral site, with a low 39.5 total.
MISS13
Oklahoma State (#18) vs UCF
Win probability 73.1% (our rating 55.8%, market Oklahoma State -9.5). The market is far more confident than our rating. Oklahoma State is 3-1 and at home; UCF is 3-2.
HIT +1312
Ole Miss (#9) at Vanderbilt
Win probability 72.9% (our rating 52.3%, market Ole Miss -10). Ole Miss is 3-1 but allows 30.8 a game; Vanderbilt QB Jared Curtis is questionable with a lower-body injury.
HIT +1211
LSU (#10) at Kentucky
Win probability 72.7% (our rating 60.0%, market LSU -8.5). LSU is 4-1 scoring 43.6 and allowing 15.2 a game, but Kentucky just survived South Carolina 35-34 and this is a road game.
MISS10
Florida (#16) vs South Carolina
Win probability 81.8% (our rating 70.3%, market Florida -12.5), placed lower than the number suggests. Florida lost 17-45 at Missouri last week, and we are treating its form as volatile. South Carolina is 2-3.
MISS9
Oregon (#13) vs UCLA (#21)
Win probability 68.2% (market Oregon -11.5 at 78.7%, but our rating has UCLA slightly ahead). UCLA is 4-0 scoring 44.8 a game and is the biggest disagreement on the board; Oregon is 3-1 and at home.
MISS8
Boise State (#23) at Fresno State
Win probability 65.9% (our rating 50.3%, market Boise State -6.5). Boise State is 4-1 scoring 34.4 a game; Fresno State is 4-1 allowing 16.4, so this is a real road game.
HIT +87
Missouri (#14) vs Texas A&M
Win probability 64.8% (our rating 69.4%, market Missouri -3.5). Missouri is 4-1 and at home after beating Florida 45-17; Texas A&M is 3-2.
HIT +76
Indiana (#7) at Nebraska
Win probability 62.8% (market Indiana -7.5 at 72.2%, but our rating leans Nebraska). Indiana is 5-0 allowing 10.8 a game; Nebraska is 5-0 and at home, scoring 43.6, so a genuine disagreement.
HIT +65
Pittsburgh (#25) vs North Carolina
Win probability about 61% (market Pittsburgh -4). Pitt is 5-0 but starting QB Mason Heintschel is out for the season with a torn ACL, so backup Holden Geriner starts. UNC is 2-2 with a weak offense.
MISS4
Alabama (#6) vs Georgia (#2)
Win probability 58.5% (our rating 72.2%, market Alabama -1.5). A ranked-vs-ranked matchup (#2 vs #6), both 5-0. Georgia scores 51.4 a game and Alabama 49.6. A true toss-up, with Alabama at home.
MISS3
Washington vs Iowa (#20)
Win probability 58.3% (our rating 51.7%, market Washington -3). Iowa (#20) is 4-1 allowing 12.6 a game but lost to Ohio State last week; Washington is 3-2 and at home. Friday night.
MISS2
Kansas State vs Houston (#22)
Win probability 55.8% (our rating 52.4% for Houston, market Kansas State -2.5). Houston (#22) is 4-1 scoring 41.0 a game and Kansas State is 3-1 and at home. Close, with a slight edge to the home team.
MISS1
Penn State vs USC (#19)
Win probability 53.7% (our rating 56.4%, market Penn State -1.5). USC (#19) is 5-1 and Penn State is 3-2, so this is the lowest-confidence call on the board and effectively a coin flip.
MISS60 pts
Week 6 Total · NFL Week 6 complete (9 of 14 correct; 60 of 105 points)
NFL Week 6
14
Arizona at LA Rams
Market-implied win probability is 86% (bet365 Rams -12.5, moneyline -900). Arizona has lost four straight, gave up 45 to Detroit last week and has allowed 162 points, the most in the league. The Rams are only 2-3 and lost in overtime to Buffalo, so this rests on the gap between the two defenses and the number rather than on Los Angeles form. Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love (ankle) did not practice Wednesday.
MISS13
LA Chargers at Kansas City
Market-implied win probability is 79% (Chiefs -8.5, moneyline -470). Kansas City is 4-0 and coming off its bye with Patrick Mahomes a full participant. The Chargers are 0-5 and scoring 16.8 per game, and OT Joe Alt (neck) and several receivers (Tre Harris, Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston) are on the injury report. The risk is Chiefs WR Rashee Rice (hamstring and knee), who did not practice Wednesday.
HIT +1312
Washington at San Francisco
Market-implied win probability is 78% (49ers -7.5, moneyline -420). San Francisco is 5-0 and just beat Seattle 32-29. Washington is 1-3-1, has allowed 149 points (29.8 per game) and gave away a 14-point fourth quarter lead in the tie with the Giants. The risks are real: Deebo Samuel is out, Nick Bosa (calf) is uncertain, and Jayden Daniels rushed for 103 yards in his return.
HIT +1211
NY Jets at New England
Market-implied win probability is 75% (Patriots -7.5, moneyline -350), just under the top-tier bar. New England beat Las Vegas 45-17 and Drake Maye has 643 yards, seven touchdowns and one interception over his last two games. The Jets are 2-3 and Breece Hall (quad) has not practiced since Week 3. The Patriots have their own holes: RB TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) and OT Will Campbell (knee) are reportedly out.
HIT +1110
Tennessee at Indianapolis
Market-implied win probability is 74% (Colts -7, moneyline -340). Tennessee is 0-5, scored 3 points last week against Houston and has not scored more than 20 in any game. This sits at 10 and not higher because Indianapolis is 2-3 and its defense has allowed 138 points (27.6 per game), including 34 to Pittsburgh, so the pick rests on the Titans offense and not on Colts form.
MISS9
Buffalo at Las Vegas
Market-implied win probability is 68% (Bills -5.5, moneyline -240). Buffalo is 4-1 and Josh Allen ran for 121 yards in the overtime win over the Rams. Las Vegas is 3-2 but lost 45-17 at New England and is short at receiver (Jalen Nailor in concussion protocol, Jack Bech on injured reserve). The risk is Buffalo itself: 13 penalties and 454 yards allowed last week, with D.J. Moore, Ed Oliver and Spencer Brown on the injury report.
HIT +98
Baltimore at Cleveland
Market-implied win probability is 69% (Ravens -4.5, moneyline -250). Baltimore is 4-1 and Tyler Huntley beat Atlanta in overtime. Lamar Jackson (ankle) did not practice Wednesday but reportedly has a real chance to play. Cleveland is 3-2 and just lost 17-12 to the Jets, with RB Quinshon Judkins and DT Mason Graham on the injury report. Ranked at 8 because the quarterback is not settled until game day.
MISS7
Houston at Jacksonville
Market-implied win probability is 57% (Jaguars -2.5, moneyline -148) in London. Jacksonville is 4-1 and has allowed 70 points, second fewest in the league. Houston is 1-4 but beat Tennessee 26-3 and C.J. Stroud has not thrown an interception. Jacksonville was sloppy in the 19-17 win over Philadelphia (13 penalties), and Texans RB David Montgomery (groin) and OT Trent Brown (knee) did not practice.
MISS6
Seattle at Denver
Market-implied win probability is 57% (Seahawks -2.5, moneyline -144) on Thursday night. Seattle is 3-2 and scored 29 at San Francisco, but Sam Darnold has five interceptions in three games. Denver is 3-2 with the 28th-ranked offense and Bo Nix has struggled, and the Broncos will be without CB Pat Surtain II and S Talanoa Hufanga (both out), which is why this leans Seattle despite the turnovers.
MISS5
Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay
Market-implied win probability is 56% (Steelers -2.5, moneyline -138). Pittsburgh is 3-2 and beat Indianapolis 34-22 with RB Jaylen Warren carrying the offense. Tampa Bay is 1-4 and snapped its skid behind Bucky Irving (165 yards) with rookie Jalon Daniels at quarterback. Baker Mayfield (thumb) did not practice Wednesday and S Antoine Winfield Jr. (rib fracture) has not practiced. The risk is thin Steelers receiver depth (Roman Wilson and Ben Skowronek out) and CB Jalen Ramsey (wrist), who did not practice.
HIT +54
Chicago at Atlanta
Market-implied win probability is 59% (Bears -3, moneyline -162), but the quarterback picture is unsettled on both sides. Caleb Williams has a Grade 2 hamstring strain and the offense scored 7 at Green Bay without him, while Atlanta is 2-3 off an overtime loss with Michael Penix Jr. (ribs) listed as a full participant Wednesday. Chicago allows 19.2 points per game. Slotted low because of the quarterback uncertainty.
HIT +43
Dallas at Green Bay
Market-implied win probability is 52% (Packers -1.5, moneyline -120). Green Bay is 3-2 and beat Chicago 31-7 behind Jordan Love and Christian Watson (143 yards, two touchdowns). Dallas is 2-3 with the 31st-ranked defense, but it scores 27.6 per game and CeeDee Lamb (thigh) was a full participant. A near coin flip, and the Wednesday report lists Micah Parsons out for the Packers.
HIT +32
New Orleans at NY Giants
Market-implied win probability is 52% (Saints -1.5, moneyline -117), a lean with the number. The records point the other way: New Orleans is 1-4 and has allowed 151 points, the most in the league, while the Giants are 3-1-1. The Giants are thin, with Jameis Winston starting for Jaxson Dart (out for the season) and OT Andrew Thomas (groin), CB Colton Hood and S Tyler Nubin on the injury report. Ranked second from the bottom for that reason.
HIT +21
Carolina at Philadelphia
A near pick-em: Philadelphia is a 1.5-point favorite at bet365 but books split on the moneyline. Carolina is 2-2 and coming off a bye. Philadelphia is 2-3 and lost 19-17 to Jacksonville after a late kickoff decision. RB Saquon Barkley and WR DeVonta Smith (both hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, and Lane Johnson has retired. Carolina is short at cornerback, which keeps this at 1 point.
HIT +185 pts
Week 7 Total · CFB Week 7 complete (11 of 16 correct; 85 of 136 points; Auburn beat Georgia, Florida beat Texas, BYU beat Notre Dame)
CFB Week 7
16
Auburn at Georgia
Market-implied win probability is about 94% (Bulldogs -20.5, moneyline -1600). Georgia is the AP No. 1 team and Auburn is an unranked road underdog at +900.
MISS15
Florida State at Miami
Market-implied win probability is about 94% (Hurricanes -21.5, moneyline -1800). Miami is No. 3 in both polls and hosts an unranked Florida State at night.
HIT +1514
Utah at Colorado
Market-implied win probability is about 87% (Utes -15.5, moneyline -750). Utah is No. 11 and plays an unranked Colorado late Saturday.
HIT +1413
Arizona State at Texas Tech
Market-implied win probability is about 86% (Red Raiders -14.5, moneyline -700). Texas Tech is No. 10 and at home against an unranked Arizona State.
HIT +1312
Florida at Texas
Market-implied win probability is about 80% (Longhorns -10.5, moneyline -440). Florida turned the ball over three times and allowed four passing touchdowns against South Carolina. Texas went just 3-for-14 on third down last week, so this stops at 12.
MISS11
Notre Dame at BYU
Market-implied win probability is about 79% (Irish -10.5, moneyline -395). Notre Dame has QB CJ Carr fourth nationally in QBR and averages 42.4 points against Power Four opponents. BYU is without RB LJ Martin, its best player. BYU is unbeaten and at home, which keeps this at 11 and not higher.
MISS10
Mississippi State at LSU
Market-implied win probability is about 84% (Tigers -14.5, moneyline -600). LSU lost in overtime at Kentucky last week and Mississippi State is rested off a bye with RB Kamario Taylor coming off 258 rushing yards, which is why this sits at 10 and not higher.
HIT +109
Wake Forest at California
Market-implied win probability is about 77% (Demon Deacons -9.5, moneyline -360). Wake Forest is No. 21 and a road favorite late Saturday night.
HIT +98
Virginia at SMU
Market-implied win probability is about 76% (Mustangs -9.5, moneyline -340). SMU is No. 24 and at home against an unranked Virginia.
HIT +87
Alabama at Tennessee
Market-implied win probability is about 76% (Crimson Tide -8.5, moneyline -340). Alabama is on the road, was sacked four times by Georgia last week and is missing WR Ryan Coleman-Williams, so this is held at 7.
MISS6
Northwestern at Michigan State
Market-implied win probability is about 74% (Wildcats -7.5, moneyline -310). Northwestern is No. 25 on the road against an unranked Michigan State, a team that lost 31-3 to Wisconsin.
HIT +65
Kentucky at Oklahoma
Market-implied win probability is about 70% (Sooners -7, moneyline -258). Kentucky is No. 15 and beat LSU in overtime last week, with QB Kenny Minchey throwing for 246 yards and RB CJ Baxter running for 123 and two touchdowns. Oklahoma is the home favorite in a low-total game (43.5).
MISS4
Missouri at Ole Miss
Market-implied win probability is about 66% (Rebels -6, moneyline -225). Missouri RB Jamal Roberts ran for 222 yards on 34 carries against Texas A&M, and the 58.5 total is high, so this is a closer game than the line suggests. Kewan Lacy is returning from injury for Ole Miss.
HIT +43
Oklahoma State at Houston
Market-implied win probability is about 64% (Cougars -4.5, moneyline -192). The 62.5 total is the highest on the board. Houston QB Conner Weigman threw for 242 yards against Kansas State.
HIT +32
Ohio State at Indiana
Market-implied win probability is about 62% (Buckeyes -3.5, moneyline -180). Ohio State has allowed the lowest yards per attempt in FBS (4.76) and QB Julian Sayin has 17 touchdowns to 2 interceptions. Indiana is the reigning champion at home with Josh Hoover at 10.2 yards per attempt, so this is close to a coin flip with an edge to the better defense.
HIT +21
Wisconsin at UCLA
Market-implied win probability is about 57% (Bruins -2.5, moneyline -142), but UCLA lost QB Nico Iamaleava to a leg injury against Oregon (reportedly season-ending) and Ty Dieffenbach is the likely replacement. Wisconsin QB Colton Joseph accounted for all four touchdowns in a 31-3 win. UCLA is unbeaten, which is the only reason this is not the other side.
HIT +10 pts
Week 7 Total · NFL Week 7 (14 games; Buffalo, LA Chargers, Washington and Jacksonville on bye)
NFL Week 7
14
NY Giants at Houston
Market-implied win probability is about 83% (Texans -9.5, moneyline -500), the widest gap on the board. Houston beat Jacksonville 34-31 with C.J. Stroud at 312 yards and three touchdowns despite RB David Montgomery (groin) being out. The Giants benched Jameis Winston for J.J. McCarthy after losing to New Orleans.
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Indianapolis at Minnesota
Market-implied win probability is about 72% (Vikings -6.5, moneyline -290) coming off their bye. Indianapolis lost 26-20 to Tennessee with two Daniel Jones interceptions, a Jonathan Taylor fumble and a blocked punt returned for a touchdown.
PENDING12
Miami at NY Jets
Market-implied win probability is about 68% (Jets -4.5, moneyline -245). Miami is winless and coming off its bye. The Jets lost 26-19 to New England with several failed fourth-down tries and Geno Smith's first interception, and RB Breece Hall has not practiced since a quad injury, so this stops at 12.
PENDING11
Dallas at Philadelphia
Market-implied win probability is about 66% (Cowboys -4.5, moneyline -220) on Monday night. Philadelphia has lost four straight, QB Jalen Hurts is on injured reserve with blood clots, and Tanner McKee went 26-of-45 in the 25-14 loss to Carolina. Dallas threw two interceptions in a 23-13 loss at Green Bay, and Saquon Barkley (hamstring) could return.
PENDING10
LA Rams at Las Vegas
Market-implied win probability is about 67% (Rams -4.5, moneyline -230). Capped at 10 after a 14-point miss last week: the Rams are 2-4 and lost 18-16 to Arizona with a stalled offense and an injured kicker. Las Vegas lost 33-30 to Buffalo.
PENDING9
Denver at Arizona
Market-implied win probability is about 66% (Broncos -4.5, moneyline -230). Denver beat Seattle 17-14 in overtime but has questions on offense. Arizona upset the Rams 18-16 behind six Chad Ryland field goals, so this stays at 9.
PENDING8
Tampa Bay at Carolina
Market-implied win probability is about 61% (Panthers -3.5, moneyline -181). Carolina beat Philadelphia 25-14 with Bryce Young at 281 yards and two touchdowns and Chuba Hubbard at 120 rushing yards. Tampa Bay threw two interceptions with Jalon Daniels in overtime against Pittsburgh, and Baker Mayfield (thumb) was scheduled to practice Wednesday.
PENDING7
Pittsburgh at New Orleans
Market-implied win probability is about 61% (Steelers -3.5, moneyline -182) in Paris, a neutral site. Pittsburgh came back from 13 down to beat Tampa Bay in overtime. New Orleans beat the Giants 34-27 but lost WR Rashid Shaheed for the season.
PENDING6
San Francisco at Atlanta
Market-implied win probability is about 60% (49ers -3.5, moneyline -174). San Francisco beat Washington 23-17 on Monday night, so this is a short week on the road. Atlanta lost 31-23 to Chicago with five Michael Penix Jr. sacks, a muffed punt and a fumble.
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Green Bay at Detroit
Market-implied win probability is about 59% (Lions -3.5, moneyline -170) coming off their bye. Green Bay beat Dallas 23-13 behind Jordan Love's 276 yards. The 53.5 total is the highest on the board, so this is a close game that could be decided late.
PENDING4
New England at Chicago
Market-implied win probability is about 58% (Bears -2.5, moneyline -162) on Thursday night. Caleb Williams returned from a hamstring injury to throw for 305 yards on 30-of-36 against Atlanta. New England beat the Jets 26-19 behind Drake Maye's two first-half touchdowns, but the line has moved toward Chicago on injuries to the Patriots offensive line.
PENDING3
Kansas City at Seattle
Market-implied win probability for Seattle is about 55% (Seahawks -2.5, moneyline -140), so this is a near pick-em on Sunday night. Kansas City is 5-0 and beat the Chargers 22-6, with Kenneth Walker III at 128 yards and two touchdowns. Seattle lost 17-14 in overtime at Denver and Sam Darnold's turnovers keep showing up. Kicker Harrison Butker missed several kicks in the wind, which keeps this at 3.
PENDING2
Cincinnati at Baltimore
Market-implied win probability is about 57% (Ravens -2.5, moneyline -152). Lamar Jackson is day-to-day and may not play, and Baltimore managed only 235 yards in the 13-10 loss at Cleveland. Cincinnati is coming off its bye. The unsettled quarterback caps this at 2.
PENDING1
Cleveland at Tennessee
Market-implied win probability is about 53% (Browns -1.5, moneyline -126), a near pick-em with a total of 36.5 to 38.5. Cleveland beat Baltimore 13-10 on a late Deshaun Watson drive. Tennessee is 1-5 and beat Indianapolis on special teams and turnovers while Cam Ward threw for 102 yards.
PENDING0 pts
Week 8 Total · CFB Week 8 (17 Top 25 games; Ohio State, Notre Dame, Georgia, Wake Forest, Florida and Missouri on bye)
CFB Week 8
17
Pittsburgh at Miami
Market-implied win probability is about 95% (Hurricanes -23.5, moneyline -2400). Miami is No. 1 in the AP poll and QB Darian Mensah threw for 326 yards and three touchdowns in the last game. Pittsburgh lost QB Mason Heintschel to a torn ACL and true freshman Corey Dailey started, going 11-of-25 with two interceptions.
PENDING16
Rutgers at Northwestern
Market-implied win probability is about 90% (Wildcats -16.5, moneyline -1000). Northwestern is No. 24 and beat Michigan State 24-21. The 58.5 total is high for a 16.5-point spread, since Rutgers has WR KJ Duff at 741 receiving yards.
PENDING15
California at SMU
Market-implied win probability is about 88% (Mustangs -17.5, moneyline -800). SMU is No. 23 and beat Virginia 23-13. California lost 41-7 at Wake Forest.
PENDING14
Boise State at Washington State
Market-implied win probability is about 85% (Broncos -14, moneyline -650). Boise State is No. 21 and RB Dylan Riley has 835 rushing yards at 6.6 per carry. It is a road game, which is why it is not higher.
PENDING13
Texas Tech at Cincinnati
Market-implied win probability is about 80% (Red Raiders -11.5, moneyline -425). Texas Tech is No. 8 and just beat Arizona State 53-25.
PENDING12
Vanderbilt at Kentucky
Market-implied win probability is about 80% (Wildcats -11.5, moneyline -470). Kentucky is No. 12 and beat Oklahoma 21-13 while winning the turnover battle 4-0, which is a result that can be hard to repeat.
PENDING11
Iowa State at Arizona
Market-implied win probability is about 78% (Wildcats -10, moneyline -395). Arizona is No. 25 and QB Noah Fifita has 1,739 passing yards and 16 touchdowns.
PENDING10
Michigan State at UCLA
Market-implied win probability is about 84% (Bruins -13.5, moneyline -535), but UCLA is playing without QB Nico Iamaleava, who is out for the season. Ty Dieffenbach beat Wisconsin 17-7 and Michigan State lost 24-21 to Northwestern, so this is held at 10.
PENDING9
Texas A&M at Alabama
Market-implied win probability is about 86% (Crimson Tide -15.5, moneyline -675), but Alabama has lost two straight, including 26-10 at Tennessee. Held at 9 until the offense shows it has recovered.
PENDING8
Indiana at Michigan
Market-implied win probability is about 76% (Hoosiers -8.5, moneyline -325). Indiana is No. 6 and lost 19-15 to Ohio State, with QB Josh Hoover going 20-of-40 for 296 yards and no interceptions. This is a road game against a rival.
PENDING7
BYU at UCF
Market-implied win probability is about 74% (Cougars -7.5, moneyline -310). BYU is now No. 2 after beating Notre Dame 28-24, but RB LJ Martin is out. This is a road game after an emotional win.
PENDING6
LSU at Auburn
Market-implied win probability is about 70% (Tigers -6.5, moneyline -245). LSU shut out Mississippi State 31-0, but Auburn just beat Georgia 27-24 on a last-second field goal and is at home with that momentum.
PENDING5
Houston at Utah
Market-implied win probability is about 66% (Utes -6.5, moneyline -225). Utah is No. 10 and beat Colorado 27-24. Houston is No. 14 after a 35-32 win over Oklahoma State, with QB Conner Weigman at 20 touchdowns and 2 interceptions.
PENDING4
Iowa at Minnesota
Market-implied win probability is about 66% (Hawkeyes -5.5, moneyline -205) in a low-total game (41.5), which leaves a lot of room for variance. Iowa is No. 15.
PENDING3
Ole Miss at Texas
Market-implied win probability for Texas is about 58% (Longhorns -3, moneyline -162), so this is close. Ole Miss is No. 7 and QB Trinidad Chambliss threw for 241 yards and three touchdowns in a 31-3 win over Missouri. Texas is No. 19 after blowing a 17-3 lead against Florida and Arch Manning being strip-sacked late, and Steve Sarkisian said everything is being evaluated.
PENDING2
Tennessee at South Carolina
Market-implied win probability is about 55% (Volunteers -2.5, moneyline -135), a near pick-em on the road. Tennessee is No. 11 after beating Alabama 26-10 behind its defense.
PENDING1
USC at Wisconsin
Market-implied win probability is about 55% (Trojans -2.5, moneyline -130), a near pick-em on the road. USC is No. 16 and QB Jayden Maiava has 2,045 passing yards, but Wisconsin QB Colton Joseph accounted for all four touchdowns in a 31-3 win earlier this season.
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