Today’s Best Free Sports Betting Picks and Predictions From Our Experts

1* Bet on Jacksonville State -3

1* Free Play on Wizards +10½ -115

[1%] Free Play on Avalanche under 6½ -125

3* on under

Recommended Bet: Parma +197

1* Free Pick on Wizards +10½ -115

1* Free Wiseguy Play on Pacers +5 -105

*All picks are based on situations, trends, statistics and injuries among many other factors*

1* FREE INFO PLAY Toronto FC -101

1* Free Sharp Play on Middle Tennessee State -2½ -110

Free Play from Doc’s Sports: Take #135 Illinois Fighting Illini over Maryland Terrapins (12 p.m., Saturday, October 31 FS1). I don’t expect Maryland to get much of a spark after firing Mike Locksley. With the remaining staff facing uncertain futures in College Park, keeping this team focused could be a challenge. Illinois still has a bowl berth within reach, and this matchup represents one of its best remaining opportunities to pick up a win. The Illini have won the last two meetings with Maryland, taking last year’s matchup 24-6 after a 27-24 road victory in 2023. Bret Bielema brings the experience to keep Illinois moving forward, and his team has won two straight against opponents stronger than the Maryland squad it faces today. Take the Fighting Illini. Don’t miss Doc’s Sports Weekend Card, featuring top plays in the NHL, NBA, UFC, and Breeders’ Cup. Sign up now and put 55 years of handicapping experience to work for you!

My selection is on the 'under' between Philadelphia and Indiana at 7:10 pm et on Wednesday.

I think 'over' bettors are taking quite a leap of faith with these two teams considering the total sits in the high-230's (at the time of writing). The 76ers got off to a red hot start but were cooled by the Pistons last time out, dropping a 106-93 decision at home. Of note, they've been limited to 42 or fewer made field goals in all four games this season. On the flip side, they've yielded more than 39 made field goals just once. Even in Sunday's loss they limited the Pistons to 38-of-87 from the field. The Pacers have been a mixed bag in the early going. I have seen positives from them defensively, however, as they've held three of four opponents to 41 or fewer made field goals. Unlike previous editions of this team, they've also had some success limiting their opponents' pace, allowing fewer than 90 field goal attempts in three of four contests to date while getting off more than 90 themselves only once. Take the under (8*).

Ricky's 1* play on MIL.

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

- The Brewers are 8-2 in their last 10 games.

- The Rays are 1-3 in their last 4 games.

- The Brewers are 5-1 in the last 6 head to head meetings.

Verdict: The value is on the road favorite.

PSP Data Driven 1* Under.

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Our models suggest that the value is on the Under. The Under is 5-3 in Middle Tennessee State last 8 games. The Under is 8-2 in Kennesaw State last 10 games.

Jacksonville State -3 (-118)

We’re taking the rested team in this spot. Jacksonville State hasn’t played since October 13, and that bye gives the Gamecocks time to heal up, game-plan, and prepare for the long trip to Las Cruces. New Mexico State has no such advantage.

The matchup points the same way. New Mexico State’s pass defense is giving up over 224 yards per game, and we expect Jacksonville State’s staff to attack that early, build a comfortable lead, and then lean on the ground game to close it out.

The ATS numbers back it up:

Jacksonville State is 4-3 ATS overall and a perfect 3-0 ATS as a favorite of 3.5 points or more. The team has handled being the expected winner.

New Mexico State is also 4-3 ATS overall, but just 1-3 ATS as a bigger underdog. The Aggies haven’t been able to keep up when they step up in class.

We think this number closes at -3.5, so grabbing -3 now gives us a little value.

Let’s cash some tickets!