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SportsBook has the odds for this game at Nebraska -11 with a total of 48.

Spread betting trends (all records are against the spread): Cornhuskers are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games as a road favorite of 10.5 or greater and are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record, 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. On the other hand, the Cornhuskers are 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 games as a favorite, 0-6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as a favorite of 10.5 or greater.

Wildcats are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game, 0-5 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

Over/under trends: Under is 7-1 in Cornhuskers last 8 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Over is 7-1 in Wildcats last 8 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. The series has gone over 10-2.

Top expert pick on this game: from the Power of 620 sports services behind every selection, the MasterLockLine Sports service out of Galveston Bay is widely considered the top Big 12 expert. They are 12^th in units won college football this century. NCAA Game of the Week Nebraska/Kansas State

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Courtesy of OddsShark.com: Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The NHL season hits the ice, while Nebraska looks for a win over Kansas State, and baseball’s Division Series continue with three games.

Colliding on the gridiron . . .

Thursday features one college football matchup, with Kansas State playing host to No. 7 Nebraska. The ranked Cornhuskers (4-0 SU, 1-3 ATS) had to settle for a 17-3 home win over South Dakota State last time out, as QB Taylor Martinez went 6-of-14 for 140 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions. The Wildcats (4-0 SU, 2-1 ATS) topped UCF 17-13 at home in their most recent contest, with QB Carson Coffman going 11-of-22 for 189 yards with one touchdown and one interception. Oddsmakers have Nebraska pegged as the 12-point road favorite for Thursday, with the total at 51 points.

From the Power of 620 sports services behind every selection, the MasterLockLine is Sports service out of Galveston Bay is widely considered the top Big 12 expert. They are 12^th in units won college football this century. NCAA Game of the Week Nebraska/Kansas State

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Meeting up on the diamond . . .

The MLB playoffs continue on Thursday, with the NLDS between the Braves and Giants  kicking off in San Francisco. Atlanta will send Derek Lowe (16-12, 4.00 ERA) to the mound in that contest, while San Francisco counters with Tim Lincecum (16-10, 3.43 ERA). Righthander Lowe faced the Giants back on August 8, giving up two runs on five hits over 5 1-3 innings of work in a victory. Righthander Lincecum pitched against the Braves on August 5, surrendering three runs on six hits over 6 1-3 innings in that defeat.

As well, it’s Game 2 of both ALDS on Thursday, with Texas at Tampa Bay and the Yankees at Minnesota. The Rangers will send C.J. Wilson (15-8, 3.35 ERA) to the mound on Thursday, while the Rays counter with James Shields (13-15, 5.18 ERA). Meanwhile, the Yankees hand the ball to Andy Pettitte (11-3, 3.28 ERA) as he takes on the Twins’ Carl Pavano (17-11, 3.75 ERA). Lefthander Pettitte pitched against the Twins twice back in May, winning both games (two runs over 14 1-3 innings). Righthander Pavano is coming off a no-decision against the Jays, allowing two runs in seven innings.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

Finally, the National Hockey League season gets underway on Thursday with five games on the schedule: Carolina at Minnesota (from Helsinki, Finland), Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, Montreal at Toronto, Calgary at Edmonton, and Chicago at Colorado. The defending-champion Blackhawks will have new starting goaltender Marty Turco between the pipes in their Thursday matchup, and they’ll be looking to work in some new depth players after jettisoning the likes of Dustin Byfuglien, Andrew Ladd, and Kris Versteeg in the offseason. Those moves dropped the Hawks from 5/1 Cup favorites on the opening line to 7/1 odds. The Avalanche are set at 40/1 odds to win the Stanley Cup.

Your free pick winner for Thursday comes from Matt Rivers. It’s on the Giants minus 1 ½ runs at SportsBook.

Matt says: When I say this is a bottom of the barrel comp play I mean this is a bottom of the barrel comp play. To lay a run and a half with the mediocre at the very best San Francisco offense against a decent enough sinkerballer in Derek Lowe is asking a lot. Plus one never fully knows which Tim Lincecum will show up each start. But with that said “The Freak” is still a top-notch hurler and better than Lowe, even if not completely on his game.

I would say that these offenses overall are fairly similar in that neither is all that good. Losing Chipper, Prado and a few others has hurt Bobby Cox’ club and right now besides young Jason Heyward and Brian McCann the Bravos don’t have too many threats. Omar Infante has had a nice little season but he is still Omar Infante and therefore I don’t see the boys from the Atl exactly getting off with the bats.

Buster Posey is a total stud and with a few others by the Bay and the potential of Lincecum in a small play I will back the G-Men. If the two time Cy Young award winner brings his A-game then this is a total bargain. I’m not all that sure that will happen so this is a small play. But the Bravos have not been very good away from Turner Field all season long and with the way they come limping into this thing I’ll back that Freak.

The pick: San Francisco -1.5.

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It’s the football betting examination in collating key success indicators form a betting point of view on the matchup between Nebraska vs. Kansas State.

Commencing with the yards per carry data, the higher rated offense is Nebraska by 1.9 yards per rush, though totals plays will want to note that both teams are outstanding running the pigskin.

On the same side of the line of scrimmage, yards per reception gives the upper hand to the Huskers by 1.6.

Sharp football bettors exploit yards per point. The more productive unit with the ball in their hands is also the Big Red by .5.

We differentiate the information on defense in a moment but first of all, the biggest sports handicapper betting pick in the handicapping industry on this game is the Power of 620 sports services behind every selection, the MasterLockLine. First get a Sports service out of Galveston Bay is widely considered the top Big 12 expert. They are 12^th in units won college football this century. NCAA Game of the Week Nebraska/Kansas State.

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In stopping rushing attacks, the higher ranked defense according to rushing yards per attempt is NU by a full yard.

The stingier defense in terms of yards per pass catch would be, yep against Nebraska by 1.5.

The more disruptive defense making use of yards per point enlightenment is that of the Cornhuskers as well by 3.1.

On the better side of turnover ratio is neither team, as they are dead even.

Yards per point is determined by diving total yards by number of points. Offensively a lower number is considered more efficient. On defense, a higher number is better.

A Category 5 Vegas scores and odds sports betting pick alert has been releases for the Alabama Birmingham vs. Central Florida.

The NCAA point spread for this contest has UCF laying 11.5, but if taking the underdog, UAB can be had for 12.5.

Spread betting trends (all records are against the spread): Blazers are 5-11-2 ATS in their last 18 games in October, 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as a road underdog of 10.5 or greater.

Knights are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games following a S.U. loss, 5-0 versus an opponent with a losing record, 7-1 conference games, 21-6-1 ATS in their last 28 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. However, the Knights are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games following a bye week.

Over/under trends: Over is 5-1 in Blazers last 6 games following a ATS win, also over 5-1 overall.

Under is 10-2-1 in Knights last 13 games as a home favorite, under 19-6 on grass.

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It’s UAB vs. Central Florida on ESPN2.

Here is dissection of the key metrics used by sports betting experts in football handicapping.

The team that is better running the ball according to rushing yards per attempt is Alabama-Birmingham by .9.

Passing yards per completion says the more productive passing squad is also UAB by 1.3.

Betting specialists employ yards per point, a number that on the offensive side of the ball favors UCF by 2.7

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Now it’s time to focus on the numbers that the betting counselors cherish from a defensive standpoint. Yards per rush says the tougher defense is Central Florida by a full yard.

In juxtaposing yards per reception statistics, the margin on defense puts the positive checkmark in the column of UCF as well by .8.

The often overlooked yards per point defensive advantage is possessed by Central Florida by a margin of 4.0.

The net turnover ratio edge belongs to UCF by just one.

Yards per point is determined by diving total yards by number of points. Offensively a lower number is considered more efficient. On defense, a higher number is better.

It’s the official sports betting preview of today’s MLB playoffs.  These are compiled by the top totals handicapper Stevie Vincent.

Rangers vs. Rays

Rangers are 7-1 in their last 8 vs. a team with a winning record, 5-0 in their last 5 vs. American League East. On the other hand, Texas is 11-24 in their last 35 games with the total set at 7.0-8.5, 9-23 in their last 32 games on fieldturf, 1-6 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

Rays are 87-41 in their last 128 home games vs. a team with a winning record. 16-5 in Price’s last 21 starts vs. a team with a winning record and 21-7 at home with him. Tampa is 17-5 at home in the series.

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Reds vs. Phillies

Reds are 18-39 in their last 57 road games vs. a team with a winning record. However,  the Reds are 9-1 in Volquez’ last 10 road starts vs. a team with a winning record, 18-4 in his last 22 starts as an underdog.

Phillies are 12-1 in their last 13 playoff games as a favorite, 10-1 in their last 11 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game, 12-3 in their last 15 playoff home games, 49-19 in their last 68 overall. They are 6-0 at home in the series.

Yankees vs. Twins

Yankees are 48-16 in their last 64 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game, 47-18 in their last 65 vs. American League Central, 14-2 in Sabathia’s last 16 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. On the other hand, the Yankees are 3-8 in their last 11 overall, 0-9 in their last 9 games vs. a left-handed starter,

Twins are 53-24 in their last 77 home games vs. a left-handed starter, 63-30 in their last 93 home games overall. But Minnesota is 1-12 in their last 13 Divisional Playoff games including seven straight home losses, 1-10 in Liriano’s last 11 starts vs. American League East.

Here are today’s MLB betting lines.

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Now let’s get to MLB Playoffs picks. Your complimentary winner for Wednesday is from Matt Rivers on the Tampa Bay Rays -128 against Texas

I am not the biggest pro Tampa Bay Rays guy because I do think they have the potential to get beat in this series and the way they have performed down the stretch against bottom feeders in the Orioles and Royals showed just that. But and a big but here, David Price is an absolute beast and in my opinion deserving of the Cy Young award. Sure Cliff Lee is a former winner and a lefty that has a world of upside but I’m not really all that sure what Lee is right now. Things were better in September but all in all the stint in Texas just did not go well for Lee. I’m not sure if the southpaw was expecting to go to New York so that being shipped off to Arlington affected him in a negative way or what but nothing has been all that good. Again, I do admit that we saw glimpses of the old Lee towards the end but I’m just not all that sure if that is fully to be believed or not.

Texas has big boppers and can hit anybody most of the time but I say most and not all because of how dominant Price has been throughout this season. Vlad, Hamilton, Cruz, Young and the Rangers are a powerful lineup that is as scary as anybody. But I also definitely do really like Crawford, Longoria, Pena and the Rays and at home with Price hurling feel they can stack up with Ron Washington’s boppers.

I expect a well pitched game from both Price and Lee but in the end the Tampa lefty has been too consistent and should give us a rock solid seven plus inning performance. Lee may be good but the way he has been over the past few months truly doesn’t give me the confidence that he can match Price right now and in the end I see 5-2 Rays written all over this thing.

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After injuries wreaked havoc in the NFL betting results last week, let’s hope our luck changes in Week 5. Here’s a look at the early-game trends.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10

Broncos (2-2) vs Ravens (3-1)

The Broncos love to surprise good teams and play them close; they’re 4-1 ATS over their last five against teams with winning records. Then again, the Broncos are also 1-5 ATS over their six against AFC opponents. The hosting Ravens are also 42-18-1 over their last 61 games as a home favorite. Is Ray Rice poised for a huge bounce-back game? Baltimore is 6-1 ATS over its last seven after running for less than 90 yards the previous game.

Giants (2-2) vs Texans (3-1)

Maybe the Giants do better when they’re not expected to win? They’re 8-1-1 over their last 10 ATS as road underdogs of 0.5-3.0 points. But could grass play a factor? The Giants are 1-7 ATS over their last eight on grass whereas the surging Houston Texans are 5-1-1 over their last seven on grass.

Rams (2-2) vs Lions (0-4)

Crazy to think the Rams have a real shot to be over .500 after five weeks. Sam Bradford has them playing with confidence and they’re 7-2 over their last nine ATS after winning straight up by more than 14 points the week before. Betting sharps should also note that the lowly Lions are just 16-36-1 ATS over their last 53 games as a favorite and that six of the Rams’ last seven games have fallen UNDER the total.

Packers (3-1) vs Redskins (2-2)

The Redskins pulled the minor upset on the road last week but sportsbook bettors should tread carefully; they’re just 4-12 ATS over their last 16 home games. Aaron Rodgers’ Packers are 9-3-1 ATS over their last 13 games and 5-2 ATS over their last seven road contests.

Chiefs (3-0) vs Colts (2-2)

These ain’t your granddaddy’s Chiefs. Though they’re 2-7 ATS over the last nine meetings with Indy, they’ve beaten the spread five straight times overall and six times in their last seven road games. The Colts are, however, 5-1 ATS over their last six as a home favorite of 3.5-10.0. It’s a tough sports pick to make. This week should tell us a lot about Kansas City’s true identity.

It’s Troy State vs. Middle Tennessee State on ESPN2 odds.

We contrast the key success indicators used by pro bettors against both the college football schedule and in successful wagering on the NFL.

The superior team in terms of rushing yards per attempt on offense is Middle Tennessee State by 1.0,

Also on offense, when it comes to yards per reception the figures give the eminence to Troy by .6.

Vegas sharps exploit yards per point. Data says the more adroit team in that classification is MTSU by a modest .3.

We will look at the other side of the ball in a moment, but where is the football betting experts pick against the spread on this contest? It was New England easily and the over as the Monday Night Best Bet Total of the Month. The pro bettors at ScoresOddsPicks are on a 9-2 overall short-term run with both standard picks and named plays. Get a named play, the Tuesday Night Lock of the Year on Troy and Middle Tennessee State. Click now to purchase

Defensively on yards per rush, the disparity favors it’s Middle Tennessee by .9.

The better team at stopping the air attack according to passing yards per completion is also the Red Raiders by .8.

Yards per point dictates the shrewder defense belongs to MTSU as well, by .7

In net turnovers, the preeminence is Troy by a prohibitive 11.

Yards per point is determined by diving total yards by number of points. Offensively a lower number is considered more efficient. On defense, a higher number is better.