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1* Free Pick on Patriots/Bears under 51 -110

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PLAY ON: Nuggets +9.5

Featuring the NHL's top-ranked power play, Utah is fourth in goals scored. The Mammoth have produced four or more goals in seven of their 10 games.

More surprising than that is Seattle's offense. Having had 16 different goal scorers, the Kraken rank sixth in scoring. They have scored three or more goals in six consecutive games.  

Based on this and the team's recent history of being 5-0-1 to the Over during the past six meetings, I believe there will be more than six goals scored here.

The Mammoth have converted on 36.1% of its power play opportunities for a league-best 13 power play goals. Seattle ranks 25th in killing penalties and gives up the third most shots on goal in the league.

Utah is averaging six goals a game in its last four games vs. the Kraken.

1* Free Wiseguy Play on Patriots +3 -110

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1* Free Pick on Patriots +3

The line says Chicago is the better team.

The season says otherwise, and the matchup detail that should scare you off the Patriots doesn't hold up.

New England is 4-2 and has won 4 of its last 5, averaging 25.2 points a game over that stretch.

Drake Maye threw 3 touchdown passes in Sunday's 26-19 win over the Jets, and A.J.

Brown is back in the lineup after missing four games.

Chicago is also 4-2, but the profile is softer.

The Bears are averaging just 18.2 points over their last 5 and got run off the field 31-7 in Green Bay two weeks ago.

The obvious concern is New England's offensive line.

Alijah Vera-Tucker and Ben Brown are both doubtful, Morgan Moses is questionable, and Mike Vrabel admitted "I think that Caleb will have to be ready to go at multiple positions."

Here's why that concern is overpriced: Chicago can't make them pay.

Montez Sweat is suspended through Week 7, and Dayo Odeyingbo, second on the team with 3 sacks, just went on IR.

The two best edge rushers on this roster are watching from home.

Backup guards against a gutted pass rush is a survivable spot.

Caleb Williams looked sharp in his return against Atlanta, but he now faces Christian Gonzalez and a Patriots secondary that has been the strength of this team, on a short week, against a better opponent than the Falcons.

Getting a field goal with the team playing better football is the value side.

I like the Patriots

1* FREE INFO PLAY Patriots vs Bears under 51 -104

1* Best Bet on Bears -3

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The CFB Comp Play is on Tulsa minus the point or two at 8:30 eastern. Tulsa hosts Army tonight after beating them on the road last season. Rob notes that CFB Friday night road dogs of less than 4 points are 1-11 straight up and 1-10-1 to the spread long term in week 13 or earlier if the total is 69 or lower and they are in off a home win and the home team is off a road win. This should be a higher scoring game and Tulsa will need to stop the vaunted Army ground game. The Cadets defense is not as good as years past and could struggle to contain the Tulsa offense here. Play on Tulsa. GL Rob V-

Free Play from Doc’s Sports: Take #387 Michigan State Spartans over UCLA Bruins (3:30 p.m., Saturday, October 24, CBS)

UCLA has been a pleasant surprise in the Big Ten this season, standing as the only unbeaten team in either the Big Ten or SEC. Still, this is a hefty number to lay with a backup quarterback. The Bruins were one-dimensional against Wisconsin, and I expect Michigan State to make running the football difficult again.

The Spartans are rebuilding under a new coach, but they’ve shown they can compete, taking Illinois and Northwestern down to the wire. I expect another competitive effort here, with Michigan State keeping the final margin within 7–10 points.

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1 Dimer on Patriots vs Bears under 51 -110

Free Play on Blues +113

OVER 53.5

Detroit's offense is averaging nearly 33 PPG and Goff has been surgical with 12 TD passes and zero turnovers. Now he gets an extra week to prepare for a Green Bay defense whose recent improvement came against backup QBs and a struggling Dallas attack. That's a different assignment than dealing with this Lions offense. The problem for Detroit? Its defense is surrendering more than 400 yards per game, giving Love and Green Bay plenty of opportunities to answer. With Jacobs expected back, the Packers have another weapon to keep the scoreboard moving. This one has shootout written all over it. Locking this in early. Ray’s daily FREE plays are meant to be smaller bankroll plays. Money management is everything in this game, and these freebies are designed to keep you moving in the right direction. Today's FREE selection is a strong lean on the OVER 53.5. The number makes sense, the spot is right, and it’s a play worth taking. You know what to do. Good luck — Razor Ray.

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My selection is on Atlanta plus the points over San Francisco at 1 pm et on Sunday.

We cashed a ticket fading the 49ers on Monday Night Football as they won but failed to cover against the Commanders. Still undefeated on the season, I think the Niners are ripe for the 'upset' as they head to Atlanta to take on the Falcons on Sunday afternoon. Atlanta is coming off a tough home loss to the Bears last week. That marked its second straight loss both SU and ATS and it has quickly fallen out of favor with most bettors following a brief surge that saw it win consecutive primetime games in Green Bay and New Orleans. I still think the Falcons are a good team with plenty of weapons on offense and a competitive defense led by an underrated coordinator in Jeff Ulbrich. Look for the Falcons to scheme up a gameplan to take San Francisco down to the wire at the very least on Sunday, noting that this will only be the Niners second true road game of the season (they won the other by a field goal in Seattle two weeks ago). Take Atlanta (8*).

1* on Blues +113

Ricky's 1* play on VAN.

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 Red Wings are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games.

- The Canucks are 4-2 ATS in the last 6 head to head meetings.

- The Red Wings are 0-3 ATS in their last 3  road games.

Verdict: The value is on the home Underdog.

Free Play – Take #504 Chicago -3 over New England (8:15 p.m. ET, Thursday, October 22)

Been reading a lot about New England’s dramatic defensive advantage against the Bears. Granted, when you see how easily the Packers torched the Chicago secondary in destroying them 31-7, that’s hard to forget. Yet, on the season, the Patriots are #7 in total defense, with the Bears #8. Plus, the difference in pass defense is 2.8 YPG between the combatants, with the Pats holding a slight edge. With Caleb Williams back, Chicago has a more explosive element in the passing game to go along with the #1 rushing offense. QB Drake Maye has figured out his early-season woes, and New England has averaged 33.3 PPG in their last three outings. Nonetheless, Coach Vrabel’s O-Line had three starters injured last week, but the line did a good job last week with so many backups playing where needed. Having to do this on the road might be a different talk on a short week. For me, this is the swing element of the game, where Da Bears defense causes problems with different looks on running downs, while using exotic blitzes to create confusion in passing protection. The home team by 7.

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Our models suggest that the value is on the favorite. The Bears are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games. The Bears are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games.