Picks for 10/30/23
NFL
8:15 PM EST
Rotation # 279
Raiders +7.5 over Lions (loss)
The Lions are coming off an embarrassing loss to the Ravens, and Vegas made them 7.5 favorites. The Lions are without two starters on the offensive line and are short-handed at the running back position. Winning by a large margin is challenging in the NFL and even tougher when you are not entirely healthy. The Raiders will have Jimmy Garoppolo starting at QB tonight, and Josh Jacobs is one of the best running backs in the NFL. Las Vegas has legitimate receiving threats that could take a page out of the Ravens’ playbook. Tonight’s game is the type of game where the Lions could let the Ravens beat them twice. Las Vegas is a good value tonight. Take the Raiders.
8:15 PM EST
Rotation # 279
Raiders +7.5 over Lions (loss)
The Lions are coming off an embarrassing loss to the Ravens, and Vegas made them 7.5 favorites. The Lions are without two starters on the offensive line and are short-handed at the running back position. Winning by a large margin is challenging in the NFL and even tougher when you are not entirely healthy. The Raiders will have Jimmy Garoppolo starting at QB tonight, and Josh Jacobs is one of the best running backs in the NFL. Las Vegas has legitimate receiving threats that could take a page out of the Ravens’ playbook. Tonight’s game is the type of game where the Lions could let the Ravens beat them twice. Las Vegas is a good value tonight. Take the Raiders.
MLB
8:03 PM EST
Rotation #946
Diamondbacks -105 over Rangers (loss)
Pfaadt/Scherzer
The Diamondbacks have dominated the first two games of this series. Outside of one swing in the bottom of the 9th, it’s been all Arizona. Brandon Pfaadt made his MLB debut against the Rangers, which didn’t go well, but he is a lot more experienced and is a legitimate strikeout machine. We will take Arizona until Texas shows they can play better in this series. Texas is a good road team, but being at home is a more significant advantage. Arizona is not the most talented team in baseball, but momentum means everything this time of year. Take the Diamondbacks.
8:03 PM EST
Rotation #946
Diamondbacks -105 over Rangers (loss)
Pfaadt/Scherzer
The Diamondbacks have dominated the first two games of this series. Outside of one swing in the bottom of the 9th, it’s been all Arizona. Brandon Pfaadt made his MLB debut against the Rangers, which didn’t go well, but he is a lot more experienced and is a legitimate strikeout machine. We will take Arizona until Texas shows they can play better in this series. Texas is a good road team, but being at home is a more significant advantage. Arizona is not the most talented team in baseball, but momentum means everything this time of year. Take the Diamondbacks.