Ryan Minion

“For the back end of our Saturday SGP, we're backing the Badgers at an extremely steep alternate line of 10.5, which has a -364 price at DraftKings.”

“My Clippers vs. Lakers best bet is Clippers moneyline (+310), with the best price currently available at DraftKings.”

“For the second leg, I'm confident backing the Milwaukee moneyline in what I expect to be a close, hard-fought Game 1 win in front of a packed crowd at American Family Field.”

“In a Rui Hachimura revenge spot with the city of Los Angeles on the line, I think we are getting a great number on the Clippers to win on Friday night at +310.”

“Though I objectively understand why Boston is the home favorite in this spot, I am more than content taking a shot on New York to win on Friday night at a great +114 price tag.”

“I have far more faith in this Pelicans rotation and the remarkable versatility in their lineup, so I like them on the moneyline to round out our “Barking 'Dogs Value Play of the Day."”

“While I feel the Heat are justifiably favored in their home opener largely due to the “Giannis effect,” I see value in backing the Timberwolves to reign supreme as road underdogs on Wednesday night.”

“From a betting perspective, I like backing the Longhorns to cover the -6.5 first-half spread in what I expect to be a very quick start for a highly motivated Texas squad.”

“Ole Miss Moneyline (-225)”

“My UCLA vs. Wisconsin best bet is on the Bruins to cover the spread as short home favorites.”

“My Purdue vs. Washington best bet is on the Huskies to cover the spread.”

“Though I expect the Tigers to prevail by double digits, I think taking the safe route by just playing LSU ML for the first leg is the right way to go.”

“In a game I expect the Sooners to be completely outmatched, I favor backing Georgia both to cover its -3.5 first-quarter spread, in addition to covering its full-game -13.5 number.”

“My Western Michigan vs. Boise State best bet is on the Broncos to cover the spread.”

“Feel confident backing Notre Dame to cover the -27.5 spread in what should be an absolute beatdown in West Lafayette.”

“First, I favor backing less than 55.5 points scored — an alternate total that carries -205 juice.”

“My Indiana vs. Northwestern best bet is on the Hoosiers to cover the spread.”

“With Atlanta being home and trotting out a superior pitcher, I like taking the Braves in the F5 and full-game runline.”

“My Louisville vs. SMU best bet is on the Cardinals to win.”

“For the first leg of my SGP, I favor backing LSU on its moneyline in a game I expect to go down to the wire.”

“That said, the best bet here is to take a shot on Florida’s -130 moneyline as a short road-favorite in what has the makings of an electric SEC showdown.”

“My Auburn vs. Florida best bet is on the Gators to win outright as short road favorites.”

“This game will get out of hand early, but Ohio State won't let up after Texas left a sour taste in its mouth, so expect the Buckeyes to cover the massive full-game spread of -52.5 as well.”

“While I expect UCLA to pick up the outright victory on Saturday night, I definitely favor backing the road Boilermakers to cover the +14.5 spread in a game that could be tight down the stretch.”

“That said, I favor backing Texas A&M to cover the 16.5 on Saturday afternoon in what should be another impressive victory before the conference schedule ramps up.”

“As a secondary wager, I'm willing to take a shot on the Yankees moneyline as well given their far superior lineup and a rather significant edge on the mound on Wednesday afternoon.”

“For a third wager, I'm willing to take a shot on the Padres runline as well given their sizable starting-pitching edge on Wednesday to go along with a far superior lineup.”

“My Phillies vs Braves best bet is on Atlanta to cover and Ronald Acuna to go over his HRR and bases total.”

“Braves -1.5 (+155, DraftKings)”

“Rockies vs Yankees Pick: Yankees -1.5 (-115) | Cody Bellinger Over 1.5 HRR (-146)”

“Picks: Yankees -1.5 (-115) | Cody Bellinger Over 1.5 HRR (-146)”