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[1%] Free Play on Padres -145

Ricky's 1* play on Over.

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 Over is 5-3 in the Orioles last 8 games.

- The Over is 6-4 in the Orioles last 10 head to head meetings.

- The Total have gone over in 4 of the the Orioles last 7 road games.

Verdict: We should see plenty of Runs in this game.

The Brewers rank in the top five in runs, batting average, OPS and stolen bases. They are averaging 6.2 in runs in their last five games.

The Cubs lead the majors in scoring and OPS. They also are third in homers. Peter Crow Armstrong is second in homers with 38 and an MVP candidate.

The forecast is for the wind to be blowing out at around 10 mph to left center. I don't see either starting pitcher, Kyle Harrison or Clay Holmes, keeping things in check given the weather conditions and the offenses they are facing.

Southpaw Harrison has a 4.66 road ERA. The Cubs have the highest slugging percentage against lefties and are second in batting average against them.

Holmes has good season numbers, but doesn't usually go deep into games. His strikeout-to-walk ratio is an unimpressive 10-to-7 during his past four starts.

1* Free Sharp Play on Giants +140

Monday Rob Ends the Month BIG with U.S Open Tennis and MLB. Soccer Comp play below

 The Monday English Premier League Comp play is on Arsenal at 3 eastern. Line jumped a bit from the opening as Aston Villa is dealing with a few injuries and looked disorganized with a leaky defense allowing 4 goals in a shut out loss to Brighton and Hove Albion in their opener, As for Arsenal the Champs picked up where they left off a with a 3-0 win over Coventry City in a game where the score line could have been even worse. Arsenal has won 4 straight in their first road match of the season. In the head to head while Aston Villa has played well recently, Arsenal has played well on the road long term and with the current form of both teams its very likely to see Arsenal take the 3 points here. GL Rob V-

Under 48.5 in Buffalo. That’s the one I want and recommending to all of you.

Thursday night, Albany is on the road at a MAC team that went 5-7 last year and scored 24 a game. Buffalo is laying 24 and a half. They should win. They do not need a 35-burger to get it done. The books hanging 48.5 already told you this is supposed to stay small. Week 1, first Thursday, rust, backups late. That’s punts. Not a track meet.

Albany already played. They beat New Hampshire 28-14 and the under cashed at 46.5. Last season they averaged 16.3 points. That’s two scores and a kick if everything is clean. They are not walking into Broadview and hanging 28. Buffalo scored 24 a night in 2025 and allowed 23.5. Close games. Ugly games. Not 50-point games.

Shop 48 if you can get it. Don’t wait around for 47 and watch the number leave.

Simple way to look at it: if each team puts up 21, you are already home.

That’s under 48.5 with six points to spare. Twenty-one is three scores. Asking for 49 in an opener with a three-touchdown spread is a lot. Buffalo 28, Albany 14 is 42. Buffalo 31, Albany 10 is 41. The over needs a leftover touchdown and a special-teams mistake. Week 1 does not give those away as often as people think.

Add last year’s averages and you get the same picture.

That’s eight points under the number before you even tax it for September rust.

Buffalo is a big favorite because Albany is FCS and on the road in Week 1, not because this is about to be 45-17. If the Bulls cover and it finishes 31-7, the under still cashes. Spread and total are different tickets. Take the one that pays when the night stays quiet.

A few spots that keep showing up in this look:

Bet under the total in Albany games as a road underdog.
The Under’s record since the 2025 season: 5-0 (100%) with an average over/under of 51.5. (+5.0 units, ROI = 90.9%)

Bet under the total in Buffalo home games when the number is 50 or lower.
The Under’s record since the 2025 season: 6-2 (75%) with an average over/under of 48.8. (+3.6 units, ROI ≈ 45%)

Bet under in Week 1 MAC home games against FCS when the total is 50 or lower.
The Under’s record the last two seasons: 7-2 (77.8%) with an average over/under of 49.1. (+4.4 units, ROI ≈ 49%)

Bet under when Albany plays an FBS team and the number is 52 or lower.
The Under’s record since 2025: 4-1 (80%) with an average over/under of 50.2. (+2.6 units, ROI ≈ 52%)

Grab 48.5. If a shop is still at 49, that’s fine too. I would not start on Buffalo −24.5 when the total is the cleaner number. Check the wind off the lake closer to kick. Keep the unit small. It’s still the first week. People are generally in the dark so the books play it safe, the lines might be tilted . This one that looks a little crooked and a viable early season bet.

Under 48.5, Albany at Buffalo. That’s the play.

PSP Data Driven 1* Angels +1.5

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Our models suggest that the value is on the Underdog. The Angels are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games. Elmer Rodriguez is 1-3 in his last 4 starts foe the Yankees.