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Nasty Picks of the Week
Picks with receipts.
Updated Fri 4:01 pm · no Nasty Picks yet · TOM 6h ago
Track record: 0 of 30 graded disagreements with the market. The stat shows at 30.
Nasty Pick cleared every check, bet itNasty Dog underdog to win, taken for the priceDamn Near Nasty ratings agree, needs a better number or the rebuildA Little Nasty sneakies: our side, small money, no receipt. If you want action, start hereNot Nasty the market has it right

Nasty Picks

A pick posted here stays here until kickoff and is graded at the number we posted. Each one says what to do at today's line.

App State at East CarolinaApp State +7.5 -110Nasty Pick · called Tue 4:52pmDon't chaseSat 11:00am Buck's case ›Don't bet this at today's number. We posted App State +7.5 -110 on Tuesday; now App State +6 · -105 at TOM, 1.5 points worse. If you already have it at +7.5, you're set. If it gets back to +7, it's a play again.

Nasty Dogs

No dog worth the price this week.

Damn Near Nasty

1 game where the ratings agree and the number doesn't. Each row says what would make it a pick. Dashed line: our number. Dot: where the market is now.

Jets at TitansTitans PKshould be Titans -1 · getting 1 ptNFL capSun 12:00pm Buck's case ›

A Little Nasty

Sneakies. Not full-blown winners. If you want action, this is where I'd go. Dashed line: our number. Dot: where the market is now.

Buck

Buck's Take

Nothing clears the bar Friday, but one comes damn near. Half a step from the full receipt. That's the job: waiting for half a step.

Jets at Titans, Titans PK. Every system has Titans by 3; the market has it a pick'em. That's a Nasty Pick in college. In the NFL I hold power ratings at damn near until they earn more: 54% over eleven years is real, it's just not the full receipt yet. Good bet. Not a Nasty Pick. Size it that way.

A little nasty, if you want action: 5 sneakies, Arkansas at Utah Over 55 the strongest at 4.9% after the price. For the couch, not the mortgage.

If you're playing one, it's Jets at Titans, Titans PK. The ratings make it Titans by 3. Tell the group chat it was your idea.

Buck

Today

5 gamesBest: A Little Nasty · Over, Missouri at Kansas
GameThe call
Missouri Tigers at Kansas JayhawksMissouri at Kansas
CFB 7:00pm
Over 51.5
should be 52 · getting 0.5 pts · was 50.5
A Little Nasty · OverBuck's case ›
Buck

A Little Nasty, Over 51.5. SP+ and Massey say over by 2.2 points, which is a little nasty, not a bet: the totals model is still proving itself. On the side, market says Missouri by 5, we say Missouri by 4.5. Nothing there.

The spread

← more Missouri than the bookmore Kansas →
Market
Missouri by 5TOM, -105
SP+
Missouri by 31.8 pts our side
FPI
Missouri by 41 pts our side
Sagarin
Missouri by 5.50.5 pts against us
Massey
Kansas by 26.9 pts our side
We say
Missouri by 4.50.3 pts off the market
3 of 4 systems lean Kansas. Sagarin at Missouri by 5.5 is the holdout, and one system across the market is why this is a lean, not a pick.

The spread this weekshrinking, 1.5 pts

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Missouri by 4.5opened Missouri by 6.5now Missouri by 5SunMonTueWedThuFri

The market has come 1.5 points toward our number since it opened. That's the market agreeing with us, but Kansas is a worse bet than it was. If you like it, take it before it moves again.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
51.5TOM, Over -110
SP+ pace
52.20.7 pts over the market
Massey
55.23.7 pts over the market
We say
53.72.2 pts over the market
Over 51.5 is a little nasty. Our total is 2.2 points over the book. Ratings totals don't beat the closing number over four seasons, so a total is never a pick on its own here.

The total this weekshrinking, 1.1 pts

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 53.7opened 50.4now 51.5SunMonTueWedThuFri

The total has come 1.1 points toward our number since it opened. That's the market agreeing with us, and 1.1 points more room gone. If you like it, take it before it moves again.

Kansas spreadTotal (over)Kansas MLMissouri ML
TOM+5 -10551.5 -110+170-210
Kalshi+4.5 -107 50¢51.5 -112 51¢+174 35¢-208 66¢
Pinnacle+4.5 -10651.5 -104+170-195
All 14 books
Kansas spreadTotal (over)Kansas MLMissouri ML
TOM+5 -10551.5 -110+170-210
Kalshi+4.5 -107 50¢51.5 -112 51¢+174 35¢-208 66¢
BetMGM+4.5 -11051.5 -110+165-200
BetOnline.ag+4.5 -10552 -108+176-203
BetRivers+5 -11252 -109+170-215
BetUS+4.5 -10551.5 -110+175-205
Bovada+4.5 -11051 -115+170-200
Caesars+4.5 -10951.5 -120+170-205
DraftKings+4.5 -11051.5 -112+160-192
Fanatics+4.5 -11051.5 -105+170-205
FanDuel+4.5 -11051.5 -110+168-205
LowVig.ag+4.5 -10552 -106+176-203
MyBookie.ag+4.5 -11051.5 -110+164-205
Pinnacle+4.5 -10651.5 -104+170-195

Marked: best for Kansas, higher payout on each moneyline.

Kansas +5.0 · -105 at TOM
Covers 53 in 100 by our number. Needs 51 to break even. Too thin for the price.
Not Nasty
Kansas to win · +170 at TOM
We make it 38 in 100 to win. The price says 37. Not enough. On Kalshi that's 38 cents fair, a play under 33.
Not Nasty
the Over 51.5 · -110 at TOM
SP+ projects 52 and Massey projects 55. That's 2.2 points over the market.
A Little Nasty, not rated

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is the Over 51.5 · -110 at TOM. The totals model is still proving itself.

Weather at kickoff: 5 mph wind, 81°F.

Across the books: opened +6.5, now +4.5. The market has moved 2.1 toward Kansas, which is where we lean. That's the market agreeing with us, and the value shrinking.

TOM: spread +5.0 here against +4.5 consensus.

Full detail
We settle onMissouri by 4.521% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP++3.0+140
FPI+4.0+152
Sagarin+5.5+180
Massey-2.0-122
Market (12 books)+5.0+178
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points51.553.7
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadKansas Jayhawks +5.0-105-111+1.3%
MoneylineKansas Jayhawks ML+170+165+0.8%
TotalOver 51.5-110-105shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 2.1 toward Kansas Jayhawks since 09-06 10:43.

TOM: spread +5.0 here against +4.5 consensus.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Boston College EaglesRutgers at Boston College
CFB 6:30pm
Over 54.5
should be 55.1 · getting 0.6 pts
A Little Nasty · OverBuck's case ›
Buck

A Little Nasty, Over 54.5. SP+ and Massey say over by 2.9 points, which is a little nasty, not a bet: the totals model is still proving itself. On the side, market says Boston College by 3, we say Boston College by 2.5. Nothing there.

The spread

← more Rutgers than the bookmore Boston College →
Market
Boston College by 3TOM, -110
SP+
Rutgers by 1.5
FPI
Boston College by 4.5
Sagarin
a pick'em
Massey
Boston College by 2.5
We say
Boston College by 2.50.4 pts off the market

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Boston College by 2.5opened Boston College by 3.5now Boston College by 3SunMonTueWedThuFri

The spread has moved 0.5 points since it opened, from Boston College by 3.5 to Boston College by 3. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
54.5TOM, Over -104
SP+ pace
59.34.8 pts over the market
Massey
55.51 pts over the market
We say
57.42.9 pts over the market
Over 54.5 is a little nasty. Our total is 2.9 points over the book. Ratings totals don't beat the closing number over four seasons, so a total is never a pick on its own here.

The total this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 57.4opened 54.4now 54.5SunMonTueWedThuFri

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

Boston College spreadTotal (over)Boston College MLRutgers ML
TOM-3 -11054.5 -104-152+127
Kalshi-3.5 +105 47¢53.5 -116 52¢-167 61¢+134 41¢
Pinnacle-3 -10553.5 -106-149+132
All 14 books
Boston College spreadTotal (over)Boston College MLRutgers ML
TOM-3 -11054.5 -104-152+127
Kalshi-3.5 +105 47¢53.5 -116 52¢-167 61¢+134 41¢
BetMGM-3 -11253.5 -110-155+130
BetOnline.ag-3 -11253.5 -110-155+135
BetRivers-3 -11554 -112-162+130
BetUS-3 -11054 -110-155+134
Bovada-3 -10553.5 -110-145+125
Caesars-3 -11353.5 -114-159+134
DraftKings-3 -11253.5 -112-155+130
Fanatics-3 -11053.5 -110-155+130
FanDuel-3.5 +10253.5 -115-154+128
LowVig.ag-3 -11053.5 -108-155+135
MyBookie.ag-3 -11553.5 -110-160+130
Pinnacle-3 -10553.5 -106-149+132

Marked: best for the Boston College side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Rutgers +3.0 · -110 at TOM
Covers 51 in 100 by our number. Needs 52 to break even. Not enough.
Not Nasty
Rutgers to win · +127 at TOM
We make it 43 in 100 to win. The price says 44. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 43 cents fair, a play under 38.
Not Nasty
the Over 54.5 · -104 at TOM
SP+ projects 59 and Massey projects 56. That's 2.9 points over the market.
A Little Nasty, not rated

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is the Over 54.5 · -104 at TOM. The totals model is still proving itself.

Weather at kickoff: 6 mph wind, 71°F.

TOM: total 54.5 here against 53.5 consensus.

Full detail
We settle onBoston College by 2.521% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP++1.5+118
FPI-4.5-162
SagarinPK-101
Massey-2.5-130
Market (12 books)-3.0-145
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points54.557.4
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadRutgers Scarlet Knights +3.0-110-105-1.1%
MoneylineRutgers Scarlet Knights ML+127+132-1.0%
TotalOver 54.5-104-106shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: total has moved down 1.0.

TOM: total 54.5 here against 53.5 consensus.

Nothing here beats what it costs. Models and market agree closely enough that the vig eats any difference.

Villanova Wildcats at Louisville CardinalsVillanova at Louisville
CFB 6:00pm
No bet
market says Louisville by 38, our data says Louisville by 37
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Lines this big overshoot, and the ratings don't move it enough to matter. Market says Louisville by 38.

The spread

← more Villanova than the bookmore Louisville →
Market
Louisville by 38TOM, -110
Sagarin
Louisville by 33.5
We say
Louisville by 370.9 pts off the market

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Louisville by 37opened Louisville by 36.5now Louisville by 38WedThuFri

The spread has moved 1.5 points since it opened, from Louisville by 36.5 to Louisville by 38. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

Louisville spreadTotal (over)Louisville MLVillanova ML
TOM-38 -11057 +100
Kalshi56.5 -103 49¢
Pinnacle-37.5 -11556.5 -113
All 12 books
Louisville spreadTotal (over)Louisville MLVillanova ML
TOM-38 -11057 +100
Kalshi56.5 -103 49¢
BetMGM-37.5 -11256.5 -110
BetOnline.ag-38 -11557 -105
BetRivers-38 -10857.5 -115
Bovada-37.5 -11556.5 -115
Caesars-37.5 -11456.5 -115
DraftKings-37.5 -11556.5 -112
Fanatics-38 -11056.5 -110
FanDuel-37.5 -12056.5 -115
LowVig.ag-38 -11557 -105
Pinnacle-37.5 -11556.5 -113

Marked: best for the Louisville side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Villanova +38.0 · -110 at TOM
Covers 40 in 100 by our number, but lines this big overshoot and the ratings can't price them. Not a bet.
Blowout line

If you're betting it anyway: Buck wouldn't. Nothing here is even the better half of a coin flip.

Weather at kickoff: 3 mph wind, 81°F.

Across the books: opened -37.0, now -37.5 (the market moved 0.8 toward Louisville).

TOM: spread -38.0 here against -37.6 consensus.

TOM: total 57.0 here against 56.6 consensus.

Full detail
We settle onLouisville by 3721% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+doesn't rate Villanova
FPIdoesn't rate Villanova
Sagarin-33.5
Masseyrates Villanova and Louisville on different scales
Market (10 books)-38.0
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points57.0
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadVillanova Wildcats +38.0-110+149-12.3%

Line move: spread has moved 0.8 toward Louisville Cardinals since 09-08 16:04.

TOM: spread -38.0 here against -37.6 consensus; total 57.0 here against 56.6 consensus.

The line is -38.0. Rating differences overshoot on games this lopsided, so whatever gap shows up is arithmetic rather than insight.

Only one model disagrees with the market on the side. A lone dissenter is usually the one at fault.

Richmond Spiders at NC State WolfpackRichmond at NC State
CFB 6:00pm
No bet
market says NC State by 34, our data says NC State by 32.5
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Lines this big overshoot, and the ratings don't move it enough to matter. Market says NC State by 34.

The spread

← more Richmond than the bookmore NC State →
Market
NC State by 34TOM, -120
Sagarin
NC State by 29
We say
NC State by 32.51.5 pts off the market

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say NC State by 32.5opened NC State by 30.5now NC State by 34WedThuFri

The spread has moved 3.5 points since it opened, from NC State by 30.5 to NC State by 34. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

NC State spreadTotal (over)NC State MLRichmond ML
TOM-34 -12051.5 +100
Pinnacle-33 -11250.5 -106
All 12 books
NC State spreadTotal (over)NC State MLRichmond ML
TOM-34 -12051.5 +100
BetMGM-33.5 -11050.5 -108
BetOnline.ag-34.5 -11050.5 -105
BetRivers-33.5 -11350.5 -114
Bovada-33 -11050 -115
Caesars-33.5 -11450.5 -113
DraftKings-33.5 -11550.5 -110+2000
Fanatics-33.5 -11050.5 -110+2800
FanDuel-33.5 -11050.5 -115
LowVig.ag-34.5 -11050.5 -105
MyBookie.ag-33 -12350.5 -115
Pinnacle-33 -11250.5 -106

Marked: best for the NC State side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Richmond +34.0 · +100 at TOM
Covers 41 in 100 by our number, but lines this big overshoot and the ratings can't price them. Not a bet.
Blowout line
Richmond to win · +2800
We make it 1 in 100 to win, the price says 3, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate.
Off the band

If you're betting it anyway: Buck wouldn't. Nothing here is even the better half of a coin flip.

Weather at kickoff: 5 mph wind, 87°F, 21% chance of rain.

Across the books: opened -30.5, now -33.5 (the market moved 3.0 toward NC State).

TOM: spread -34.0 here against -33.3 consensus.

TOM: total 51.5 here against 50.5 consensus.

Full detail
We settle onNC State by 32.530% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+doesn't rate Richmond
FPIdoesn't rate Richmond
Sagarin-29.0-3965
Masseyrates Richmond and NC State on different scales
Market (11 books)-34.0-2791
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points51.5
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadRichmond Spiders +34.0+100+142-8.7%
MoneylineRichmond Spiders ML+2800+7202priced at 3 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable

Line move: spread has moved 3.0 toward NC State Wolfpack since 09-08 16:04; total has moved up 1.8.

TOM: spread -34.0 here against -33.3 consensus; total 51.5 here against 50.5 consensus.

The line is -34.0. Rating differences overshoot on games this lopsided, so whatever gap shows up is arithmetic rather than insight.

Only one model disagrees with the market on the side. A lone dissenter is usually the one at fault.

Norfolk State Spartans at Virginia CavaliersNorfolk State at Virginia
CFB 6:00pm
No bet
market says Virginia by 45.5, our data says Virginia by 46
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Lines this big overshoot, and the ratings don't move it enough to matter. Market says Virginia by 45.5.

The spread

← more Norfolk State than the bookmore Virginia →
Market
Virginia by 45.5TOM, +100
Sagarin
Virginia by 46.5
We say
Virginia by 460.3 pts off the market

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Virginia by 46opened Virginia by 44.5now Virginia by 45.5WedThuFri

The spread has moved 1 point since it opened, from Virginia by 44.5 to Virginia by 45.5. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

Virginia spreadTotal (over)Virginia MLNorfolk State ML
TOM-45.5 +10055.5 -110
Pinnacle-46 -12056 -111
All 11 books
Virginia spreadTotal (over)Virginia MLNorfolk State ML
TOM-45.5 +10055.5 -110
BetMGM-45.5 -11055.5 -110
BetOnline.ag-47 -11056 -115
BetRivers-45.5 -10955.5 -105
Bovada-46 -12056 -110
Caesars-46.5 -11055.5 -118
DraftKings-46.5 -10555.5 -115
Fanatics-46.5 -11056 -110
FanDuel-46.5 -11055.5 -115
LowVig.ag-47 -11056 -115
Pinnacle-46 -12056 -111

Marked: best for the Virginia side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Virginia -45.5 · +100 at TOM
Covers 39 in 100 by our number, but lines this big overshoot and the ratings can't price them. Not a bet.
Blowout line

If you're betting it anyway: Buck wouldn't. Nothing here is even the better half of a coin flip.

Weather at kickoff: 3 mph wind, 77°F, 49% chance of rain.

Across the books: opened -44.5, now -46.0 (the market moved 1.8 toward Virginia).

TOM: spread -45.5 here against -46.1 consensus.

TOM: total 55.5 here against 55.9 consensus.

Full detail
We settle onVirginia by 4630% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+doesn't rate Norfolk State
FPIdoesn't rate Norfolk State
Sagarin-46.5
Masseyrates Norfolk State and Virginia on different scales
Market (10 books)-45.5
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points55.5
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadVirginia Cavaliers -45.5+100+154-10.7%

Line move: spread has moved 1.8 toward Virginia Cavaliers since 09-08 16:04; total has moved up 1.4.

TOM: spread -45.5 here against -46.1 consensus; total 55.5 here against 55.9 consensus.

The line is -45.5. Rating differences overshoot on games this lopsided, so whatever gap shows up is arithmetic rather than insight.

Only one model disagrees with the market on the side. A lone dissenter is usually the one at fault.

Tomorrow

80 gamesBuck's sitting this one out.
GameThe call
Appalachian State Mountaineers at East Carolina PiratesApp State at East Carolina
CFB tomorrow 11:00am
App State +7.5 -110
Don't chase · now App State +6 · -105 at TOM
Nasty Pick · called at +7.5 -110Don't chaseBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says East Carolina by 6, we say East Carolina by 5.5. That's the same number, and the vig eats anything smaller.

The spread

← more App State than the bookmore East Carolina →
Market
East Carolina by 6TOM, -115
SP+
East Carolina by 1.54.7 pts our side
FPI
East Carolina by 4.51.7 pts our side
Sagarin
East Carolina by 5.50.5 pts our side
Massey
East Carolina by 2.53.3 pts our side
We say
East Carolina by 5.50.5 pts off the market
All 4 systems lean App State. Our blended number is 0.5 points off the book; it takes 3% edge after the price for a pick with the full blend, more with fewer systems, and this one is under it.

The spread this weekshrinking, 3.5 pts

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say East Carolina by 5.5opened East Carolina by 9.5now East Carolina by 6SunMonTueWedThuFri

The market has come 3.5 points toward our number since it opened. That's the market agreeing with us, but App State is a worse bet than it was. If you like it, take it before it moves again.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
56.5TOM
SP+ pace
54.81.7 pts under the market
Massey
54.71.8 pts under the market
We say
54.71.8 pts under the market
Nothing on the total. Our number is within 1.8 points of the book.

The total this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 54.7opened 56.5now 56.5SunMonTueWedThuFri

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

East Carolina spreadTotal (over)East Carolina MLApp State ML
TOM-6 -11556.5 -110-230+180
Pinnacle-6.5 -11056.5 -105-255+212
All 13 books
East Carolina spreadTotal (over)East Carolina MLApp State ML
TOM-6 -11556.5 -110-230+180
BetMGM-6.5 -11056.5 -108-250+200
BetOnline.ag-6.5 -11056.5 -110-230+192
BetRivers-6.5 -11456.5 -110-250+200
BetUS-6.5 -11056.5 -110-230+195
Bovada-6.5 -11556.5 -105-260+215
Caesars-6.5 -11356.5 -109-245+200
DraftKings-6.5 -11256.5 -112-265+215
Fanatics-6.5 -11556.5 -110-245+200
FanDuel-6.5 -11056.5 -106-240+195
LowVig.ag-6.5 -10656.5 -108-230+192
MyBookie.ag-6.5 -11056.5 -110-255+202
Pinnacle-6.5 -11056.5 -105-255+212

Marked: best for App State, higher payout on each moneyline.

App State +6.0 · -105 at TOM
Covers 52 in 100 by our number. Needs 51 to break even. Too thin for the price.
Not Nasty
App State to win · +180 at TOM
We make it 36 in 100 to win. The price says 36. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 36 cents fair, a play under 31.
Not Nasty
the Under 56.5 · -110 at TOM
SP+ projects 55 and Massey projects 55. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet.
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is App State +6.0 · -105 at TOM. Not a Nasty Pick, just the better side.

Weather at kickoff: 5 mph wind, 87°F.

Across the books: opened -9.5, now -6.5. The market has moved 3.0 toward App State, which is where we lean. That's the market agreeing with us, and the value shrinking. It crossed 7 on the way, which is where a lot of games land.

TOM: spread -6.0 here against -6.5 consensus.

Full detail
We settle onEast Carolina by 5.521% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+-1.5-115
FPI-4.5-157
Sagarin-5.5-179
Massey-2.5-133
Market (12 books)-6.0-220
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points56.554.7
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadAppalachian State Mountaineers +6.0-105-110+1.2%
MoneylineAppalachian State Mountaineers ML+180+179+0.2%
TotalUnder 56.5-110-104shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 2.0 toward Appalachian State Mountaineers since 09-06 00:23; total has moved up 2.0.

TOM: spread -6.0 here against -6.5 consensus.

Tennessee Volunteers at Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsTennessee at Georgia Tech
CFB tomorrow 6:00pm
Over 55.5
should be 56.2 · getting 0.7 pts
A Little Nasty · OverBuck's case ›
Buck

A Little Nasty, Over 55.5. SP+ and Massey say over by 2.4 points, which is a little nasty, not a bet: the totals model is still proving itself. The side leans Georgia Tech too: market says Tennessee by 11.5, we say Tennessee by 10.5, but at -105 that's too thin.

The spread

← more Tennessee than the bookmore Georgia Tech →
Market
Tennessee by 11.5TOM, -105
SP+
Tennessee by 164.5 pts against us
FPI
Tennessee by 9.51.9 pts our side
Sagarin
Tennessee by 8.53.2 pts our side
Massey
Georgia Tech by 1.512.8 pts our side
We say
Tennessee by 10.50.8 pts off the market
3 of 4 systems lean Georgia Tech. SP+ at Tennessee by 16 is the holdout, and one system across the market is why this is a lean, not a pick.

The spread this weekshrinking, 1.5 pts

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Tennessee by 10.5opened Tennessee by 13now Tennessee by 11.5SunMonTueWedThuFri

The market has come 1.5 points toward our number since it opened. That's the market agreeing with us, but Georgia Tech is a worse bet than it was. If you like it, take it before it moves again.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
55.5TOM, Over -110
SP+ pace
58.73.2 pts over the market
Massey
57.11.6 pts over the market
We say
57.92.4 pts over the market
Over 55.5 is a little nasty. Our total is 2.4 points over the book. Ratings totals don't beat the closing number over four seasons, so a total is never a pick on its own here.

The total this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 57.9opened 55.3now 55.5SunMonTueWedThuFri

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

Georgia Tech spreadTotal (over)Georgia Tech MLTennessee ML
TOM+11.5 -10555.5 -110+350-480
Kalshi+11.5 -107 50¢56.5 -107 50¢+398 19¢-490 82¢
Pinnacle+12.5 -10856 -105+380-510
All 14 books
Georgia Tech spreadTotal (over)Georgia Tech MLTennessee ML
TOM+11.5 -10555.5 -110+350-480
Kalshi+11.5 -107 50¢56.5 -107 50¢+398 19¢-490 82¢
BetMGM+11.5 -11255.5 -118+375-475
BetOnline.ag+11.5 -10555.5 -110+370-480
BetRivers+12 -11255.5 -110+390-560
BetUS+11.5 -10556 -110+378-480
Bovada+12.5 -11056 -105+375-525
Caesars+11.5 -10655.5 -114+380-500
DraftKings+11.5 -10855.5 -112+370-485
Fanatics+12.5 -11055.5 -110+375-500
FanDuel+11.5 -10856.5 -106+360-480
LowVig.ag+11.5 -10155.5 -108+370-480
MyBookie.ag+12 -11055.5 -110+360-500
Pinnacle+12.5 -10856 -105+380-510

Marked: best for Georgia Tech, higher payout on each moneyline.

Georgia Tech +11.5 · -105 at TOM
Covers 53 in 100 by our number. Needs 51 to break even. Too thin for the price.
Not Nasty
Georgia Tech to win · +350 at TOM
We make it 24 in 100 to win, the price says 22, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate.
Off the band
the Over 55.5 · -110 at TOM
SP+ projects 59 and Massey projects 57. That's 2.4 points over the market.
A Little Nasty, not rated

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is the Over 55.5 · -110 at TOM. The totals model is still proving itself.

Weather at kickoff: 5 mph wind, 81°F.

Moved down since the last run: was A Little Nasty · Georgia Tech, now A Little Nasty · Over.

Across the books: opened +13.5, now +12.0. The market has moved 1.2 toward Georgia Tech, which is where we lean. That's the market agreeing with us, and the value shrinking.

TOM: spread +11.5 here against +12.2 consensus.

TOM: total 55.5 here against 55.9 consensus.

Full detail
We settle onTennessee by 10.530% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP++16.0+608
FPI+9.5+283
Sagarin+8.5+244
Massey-1.5-115
Market (12 books)+11.5+366
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points55.557.9
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadGeorgia Tech Yellow Jackets +11.5-105-112+1.6%
MoneylineGeorgia Tech Yellow Jackets ML+350+321priced at 22 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable
TotalOver 55.5-110-108shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 1.2 toward Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets since 09-06 18:05; total has moved up 0.8.

TOM: spread +11.5 here against +12.2 consensus; total 55.5 here against 55.9 consensus.

Duke Blue Devils at Illinois Fighting IlliniDuke at Illinois
CFB tomorrow 2:30pm
Over 51
should be 52.7 · getting 1.7 pts · was 53.5
A Little Nasty · OverBuck's case ›
Buck

A Little Nasty, Over 51.0. SP+ and Massey say over by 5.5 points, which is a little nasty, not a bet: the totals model is still proving itself. The side leans Duke too: market says Illinois by 5.5, we say Illinois by 5, but at +180 that's too thin.

The spread

← more Duke than the bookmore Illinois →
Market
Illinois by 5.5TOM, -113
SP+
Illinois by 32.4 pts our side
FPI
Illinois by 32.3 pts our side
Sagarin
Illinois by 93.4 pts against us
Massey
Illinois by 23.3 pts our side
We say
Illinois by 50.7 pts off the market
3 of 4 systems lean Duke. Sagarin at Illinois by 9 is the holdout, and one system across the market is why this is a lean, not a pick.

The spread this weekshrinking, 0.5 pts

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Illinois by 5opened Illinois by 6now Illinois by 5.5MonTueWedThuFri

The market has come 0.5 points toward our number since it opened. That's the market agreeing with us, but Duke is a worse bet than it was. If you like it, take it before it moves again.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
51TOM, Over -115
SP+ pace
60.19.1 pts over the market
Massey
532 pts over the market
We say
56.55.5 pts over the market
Over 51 is a little nasty. Our total is 5.5 points over the book. Ratings totals don't beat the closing number over four seasons, so a total is never a pick on its own here.

The total this weekbetter now, 2.5 pts

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 56.5opened 53.5now 51MonTueWedThuFri

The total has moved 2.5 points away from our number since it opened. For the Over, that's 2.5 points more room. It's a better bet now than it was.

Illinois spreadTotal (over)Illinois MLDuke ML
TOM-5.5 -11351 -115-220+180
Kalshi-5.5 -116 52¢51.5 -112 51¢-218 67¢+181 34¢
Pinnacle-5 -11551.5 -109-215+182
All 14 books
Illinois spreadTotal (over)Illinois MLDuke ML
TOM-5.5 -11351 -115-220+180
Kalshi-5.5 -116 52¢51.5 -112 51¢-218 67¢+181 34¢
BetMGM-6 -11051.5 -108-225+185
BetOnline.ag-5.5 -10451 -115-210+180
BetRivers-5.5 -11451.5 -112-230+180
BetUS-6 -11051.5 -110-210+180
Bovada-5.5 -11051.5 -110-220+180
Caesars-5.5 -11251.5 -112-225+186
DraftKings-5.5 -11551.5 -108-230+190
Fanatics-5.5 -11051.5 -110-220+180
FanDuel-5.5 -11551.5 -110-225+184
LowVig.ag-5.5 +10051 -114-210+180
MyBookie.ag-6 -11051.5 -110-240+190
Pinnacle-5 -11551.5 -109-215+182

Marked: best for Duke, higher payout on each moneyline.

Duke +5.5 · -107 at TOM
Covers 53 in 100 by our number. Needs 52 to break even. Too thin for the price.
Not Nasty
Duke to win · +180 at TOM
We make it 38 in 100 to win. The price says 36. Not enough. On Kalshi that's 38 cents fair, a play under 33.
Not Nasty
the Over 51.0 · -115 at TOM
SP+ projects 60 and Massey projects 53. That's 5.5 points over the market.
A Little Nasty, not rated

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is the Over 51.0 · -115 at TOM. The totals model is still proving itself.

Weather at kickoff: 6 mph wind, 86°F.

Across the books: opened -7.5, now -5.5. The market has moved 2.2 toward Duke, which is where we lean. That's the market agreeing with us, and the value shrinking. It crossed 7 on the way, which is where a lot of games land.

TOM: total 51.0 here against 51.5 consensus.

BetMGM still has Duke +6.0 while Pinnacle is at Illinois by 5.

Full detail
We settle onIllinois by 530% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+-3.0-139
FPI-3.0-140
Sagarin-9.0-260
Massey-2.0-126
Market (12 books)-5.5-211
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points51.056.5
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
MoneylineDuke Blue Devils ML+180+166+1.9%
SpreadDuke Blue Devils +5.5-107-113+1.4%
TotalOver 51.0-115-119shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 2.2 toward Duke Blue Devils since 09-05 21:50; total has moved down 2.0.

TOM: total 51.0 here against 51.5 consensus.

San Diego State Aztecs at UCLA BruinsSan Diego State at UCLA
CFB tomorrow 6:15pm
Under 55
should be 54 · getting 1 pt · was 51.5
A Little Nasty · UnderBuck's case ›
Buck

A Little Nasty, Under 55.0. SP+ and Massey say under by 3.4 points, which is a little nasty, not a bet: the totals model is still proving itself. The side leans San Diego State too: market says UCLA by 12.5, we say UCLA by 11, but at -110 that's too thin.

The spread

← more San Diego State than the bookmore UCLA →
Market
UCLA by 12.5TOM, -110
SP+
UCLA by 8.54.2 pts our side
FPI
UCLA by 66.5 pts our side
Sagarin
UCLA by 163.6 pts against us
Massey
UCLA by 39.6 pts our side
We say
UCLA by 111.6 pts off the market
3 of 4 systems lean San Diego State. Sagarin at UCLA by 16 is the holdout, and one system across the market is why this is a lean, not a pick.

The spread this weekbetter now, 1.5 pts

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say UCLA by 11opened UCLA by 11now UCLA by 12.5SunMonTueWedThuFri

The line has moved 1.5 points away from our number since it opened. That's 1.5 points more in San Diego State's favor. It's a better bet now than it was.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
55TOM, Under -110
SP+ pace
51.93.1 pts under the market
Massey
51.23.8 pts under the market
We say
51.63.4 pts under the market
Under 55 is a little nasty. Our total is 3.4 points under the book. Ratings totals don't beat the closing number over four seasons, so a total is never a pick on its own here.

The total this weekbetter now, 3.4 pts

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 51.6opened 51.6now 55SunMonTueWedThuFri

The total has moved 3.4 points away from our number since it opened. For an Under, that's 3.4 points more room. It's a better bet now than it was.

UCLA spreadTotal (over)UCLA MLSan Diego State ML
TOM-12.5 -11055 -110-500+370
Pinnacle-11.5 -11555 -106-495+372
All 13 books
UCLA spreadTotal (over)UCLA MLSan Diego State ML
TOM-12.5 -11055 -110-500+370
BetMGM-12.5 -10854.5 -110-500+380
BetOnline.ag-12.5 -11055 -105-500+383
BetRivers-12.5 -11355 -112-590+375
BetUS-12.5 -11054.5 -110-500+390
Bovada-12.5 -11055 -110-500+360
Caesars-12 -10954.5 -113-480+375
DraftKings-12.5 -10854.5 -115-470+360
Fanatics-12.5 -11055 -107-500+375
FanDuel-12.5 -11054.5 -115-550+400
LowVig.ag-12.5 -10655 -108-500+383
MyBookie.ag-12 -11055 -110-526+380
Pinnacle-11.5 -11555 -106-495+372

Marked: best for San Diego State, higher payout on each moneyline.

San Diego State +12.5 · -110 at TOM
Covers 54 in 100 by our number. Needs 52 to break even. Too thin for the price.
Not Nasty
San Diego State to win · +370 at TOM
We make it 23 in 100 to win, the price says 21, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate.
Off the band
the Under 55.0 · -110 at TOM
SP+ projects 52 and Massey projects 51. That's 3.4 points under the market.
A Little Nasty, not rated

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is the Under 55.0 · -110 at TOM. The totals model is still proving itself.

Weather at kickoff: 5 mph wind, 89°F.

Across the books: opened -10.5, now -12.0. The market has moved 1.6 away from San Diego State, so the number is better than it was, but a move against the ratings usually means news. Check the injury note before taking it.

TOM: spread -12.5 here against -11.9 consensus.

TOM: moneyline -478 here against -396 consensus.

LowVig.ag still has San Diego State +12.5 while Pinnacle is at UCLA by 11.5.

Full detail
We settle onUCLA by 1130% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+-8.5-244
FPI-6.0-190
Sagarin-16.0-616
Massey-3.0-135
Market (12 books)-12.5-478
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points55.051.6
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadSan Diego State Aztecs +12.5-110-115+1.2%
MoneylineSan Diego State Aztecs ML+370+328priced at 21 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable
TotalUnder 55.0-110-111shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 1.5 toward UCLA Bruins since 09-06 12:20; total has moved up 3.4.

TOM: spread -12.5 here against -11.9 consensus; moneyline -478 here against -396 consensus.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Purdue BoilermakersWake Forest at Purdue
CFB tomorrow 11:00am
Purdue +3
should be Purdue +2 · getting 1 pt · was +3.5
A Little Nasty · PurdueBuck's case ›
Buck

A Little Nasty, Purdue. Market says Wake Forest by 3, we say Wake Forest by 2. At -106 that's too thin to bet. A half point better and it's a play.

The spread

← more Wake Forest than the bookmore Purdue →
Market
Wake Forest by 3TOM, -106
SP+
Purdue by 24.8 pts our side
FPI
Wake Forest by 3.50.3 pts against us
Sagarin
a pick'em2.8 pts our side
Massey
Purdue by 24.9 pts our side
We say
Wake Forest by 20.8 pts off the market
3 of 4 systems lean Purdue. FPI at Wake Forest by 3.5 is the holdout, and one system across the market is why this is a lean, not a pick.

The spread this weekshrinking, 1.5 pts

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Wake Forest by 2opened Wake Forest by 4.5now Wake Forest by 3SunMonTueWedThuFri

The market has come 1.5 points toward our number since it opened. That's the market agreeing with us, but Purdue is a worse bet than it was. If you like it, take it before it moves again.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
49.5TOM
SP+ pace
463.5 pts under the market
Massey
53.54 pts over the market
We say
49.7on the market
Nothing on the total. Our number is within a quarter point of the book.

The total this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 49.7opened 49.7now 49.5SunMonTueWedThuFri

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

Purdue spreadTotal (over)Purdue MLWake Forest ML
TOM+3 -10649.5 -116+130-155
Kalshi+2.5 +105 47¢50.5 -103 49¢+129 42¢-155 59¢
Pinnacle+3 -10550 -107+136-157
All 14 books
Purdue spreadTotal (over)Purdue MLWake Forest ML
TOM+3 -10649.5 -116+130-155
Kalshi+2.5 +105 47¢50.5 -103 49¢+129 42¢-155 59¢
BetMGM+3 -11049.5 -120+130-160
BetOnline.ag+3 -10650 -115+134-154
BetRivers+3 -11750 -112+115-143
BetUS+3 -11049.5 -110+134-155
Bovada+3 -11050 -110+135-160
Caesars+3 -10949.5 -114+132-157
DraftKings+3 -10849.5 -115+130-155
Fanatics+3 -11050 -110+135-160
FanDuel+2.5 -10249.5 -115+126-152
LowVig.ag+3 -10250 -114+134-154
MyBookie.ag+3 -11049.5 -110+129-158
Pinnacle+3 -10550 -107+136-157

Marked: best for Purdue, higher payout on each moneyline.

Purdue +3.0 · -106 at TOM
Covers 52 in 100 by our number. Needs 51 to break even. Too thin for the price.
Not Nasty
Purdue to win · +130 at TOM
We make it 44 in 100 to win. The price says 43. Not enough. On Kalshi that's 44 cents fair, a play under 40.
Not Nasty
the Over 49.5 · -116 at TOM
SP+ projects 46 and Massey projects 53. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet.
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is Purdue +3.0 · -106 at TOM. Not a Nasty Pick, just the better side.

Weather at kickoff: 5 mph wind, 80°F.

Across the books: opened +3.5, now +3.0. The market has moved 0.5 toward Purdue, which is where we lean. That's the market agreeing with us, and the value shrinking. It crossed 3 on the way, which is where a lot of games land.

TOM: total 49.5 here against 49.9 consensus.

Full detail
We settle onWake Forest by 221% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+-2.0-121
FPI+3.5+141
SagarinPK+102
Massey-2.0-122
Market (12 books)+3.0+136
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points49.549.7
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadPurdue Boilermakers +3.0-106-110+1.0%
MoneylinePurdue Boilermakers ML+130+126+0.8%
TotalOver 49.5-116-101shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 1.5 toward Purdue Boilermakers since 09-06 09:50; total has moved down 0.6.

TOM: total 49.5 here against 49.9 consensus.

UTSA Roadrunners at Texas State BobcatsUTSA at Texas State
CFB tomorrow 2:30pm
UTSA +1
should be UTSA PK · getting 1 pt · was -1.5
A Little Nasty · UTSABuck's case ›
Buck

A Little Nasty, UTSA. Market says Texas State by 1, we say a pick'em. At +100 that's too thin to bet. A half point better and it's a play.

The spread

← more UTSA than the bookmore Texas State →
Market
Texas State by 1TOM, -120
SP+
UTSA by 8.59.5 pts our side
FPI
UTSA by 22.9 pts our side
Sagarin
UTSA by 1.52.7 pts our side
Massey
Texas State by 1.50.7 pts against us
We say
a pick'em0.8 pts off the market
3 of 4 systems lean UTSA. Massey at Texas State by 1.5 is the holdout, and one system across the market is why this is a lean, not a pick.

The spread this weekshrinking, 0.5 pts

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say a pick'emopened Texas State by 1.5now Texas State by 1MonTueWedThuFri

The market has come 0.5 points toward our number since it opened. That's the market agreeing with us, but UTSA is a worse bet than it was. If you like it, take it before it moves again.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
66TOM, Over -110
SP+ pace
77.811.8 pts over the market
Massey
64.91.1 pts under the market
We say
71.45.4 pts over the market
Over 66 is a little nasty. Our total is 5.4 points over the book. Ratings totals don't beat the closing number over four seasons, so a total is never a pick on its own here.

The total this weekshrinking, 1.5 pts

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 71.4opened 64.5now 66MonTueWedThuFri

The total has come 1.5 points toward our number since it opened. That's the market agreeing with us, and 1.5 points more room gone. If you like it, take it before it moves again.

Texas State spreadTotal (over)Texas State MLUTSA ML
TOM-1 -12066 -110
Pinnacle-1.5 -10966 -108-120+104
All 13 books
Texas State spreadTotal (over)Texas State MLUTSA ML
TOM-1 -12066 -110
BetMGM-2 -10866.5 -105-125+105
BetOnline.ag-1 -11066 -110
BetRivers-2 -11366.5 -115-129+105
BetUS-1.5 -11066 -110-125+105
Bovada-1.5 -11066 -110-120+100
Caesars-1.5 -11466.5 -108-122+104
DraftKings-1.5 -11266.5 -112-122+102
Fanatics-1.5 -11066 -110-125+105
FanDuel-2.5 -10666.5 -105-128+106
LowVig.ag-1 -11166 -108
MyBookie.ag-1.5 -11066.5 -110-122+100
Pinnacle-1.5 -10966 -108-120+104

Marked: best for UTSA, higher payout on each moneyline.

UTSA +1.0 · +100 at TOM
Covers 51 in 100 by our number. Needs 50 to break even. Too thin for the price.
Not Nasty
UTSA to win · +104
We make it 50 in 100 to win. The price says 49. Not enough. On Kalshi that's 50 cents fair, a play under 45.
Not Nasty
the Over 66.0 · -110 at TOM
SP+ projects 78 and Massey projects 65. The two sources disagree by 13 points, so one of them is wrong here.
Sources disagree

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is UTSA +1.0 · +100 at TOM. A coin flip, the better half of it.

Weather at kickoff: 10 mph wind, 98°F.

Across the books: opened +1.5, now -1.5. The market has moved 3.0 away from UTSA, so the number is better than it was, but a move against the ratings usually means news. Check the injury note before taking it.

TOM: spread -1.0 here against -1.5 consensus.

Full detail
We settle ona pick'em30% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP++8.5+249
FPI+2.0+123
Sagarin+1.5+119
Massey-1.5-119
Market (12 books)-1.0-112
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points66.071.4
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadUTSA Roadrunners +1.0+100-103+0.8%
MoneylineUTSA Roadrunners ML+104+102+0.7%
TotalOver 66.0-110-118shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 3.0 toward Texas State Bobcats since 09-06 09:50; total has moved up 1.6.

TOM: spread -1.0 here against -1.5 consensus.

Stony Brook Seawolves at Ball State CardinalsStony Brook at Ball State
CFB tomorrow 1:00pm
Stony Brook +14
should be Stony Brook +11.5 · getting 2.5 pts · was +15.5
A Little Nasty · Stony BrookBuck's case ›
Buck

A Little Nasty, Stony Brook. Market says Ball State by 14, we say Ball State by 11.5. At -110 that's too thin to bet. A half point better and it's a play.

The spread

← more Stony Brook than the bookmore Ball State →
Market
Ball State by 14
Sagarin
Ball State by 6.57.6 pts our side
We say
Ball State by 11.52.3 pts off the market
All 1 systems lean Stony Brook. Our blended number is 2.3 points off the book; it takes 3% edge after the price for a pick with the full blend, more with fewer systems, and this one is under it.
Stony Brook +14.0 · -110
Covers 55 in 100 by our number. Needs 52 to break even. Too thin for the price.
Not Nasty
Stony Brook to win · +500
We make it 22 in 100 to win, the price says 17, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate.
Off the band

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is Stony Brook +14.0 · -110. Not a Nasty Pick, just the better side.

Weather at kickoff: 6 mph wind, 80°F, 23% chance of rain.

Moved up since the last run: was Not Nasty, now A Little Nasty · Stony Brook. The line went from -15.5 to -14.0.

Across the books: opened -15.5, now -14.0. The market has moved 1.7 toward Stony Brook, which is where we lean. That's the market agreeing with us, and the value shrinking. It crossed 14 on the way, which is where a lot of games land.

Full detail
We settle onBall State by 11.530% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+doesn't rate Stony Brook
FPIdoesn't rate Stony Brook
Sagarin-6.5-197
Masseyrates Stony Brook and Ball State on different scales
Market (8 books)-14.0-482
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points55.0
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadStony Brook Seawolves +14.0-110-120+2.2%
MoneylineStony Brook Seawolves ML+500+360priced at 17 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable

Line move: spread has moved 1.7 toward Stony Brook Seawolves since 09-08 16:04; total has moved down 1.4.

Only 1 model could price the sides.

Only one model disagrees with the market on the side. A lone dissenter is usually the one at fault.

Neither TOM nor Kalshi has this market yet, so there's nowhere to take it.

Arizona Wildcats at BYU CougarsArizona at BYU
CFB tomorrow 2:30pm
Over 47.5
should be 48.4 · getting 0.9 pts · was 51.5
A Little Nasty · OverBuck's case ›
Buck

A Little Nasty, Over 47.5. SP+ and Massey say over by 4.3 points, which is a little nasty, not a bet: the totals model is still proving itself. On the side, market says BYU by 7.5, we say BYU by 7.5. Nothing there.

The spread

← more Arizona than the bookmore BYU →
Market
BYU by 7.5TOM, -104
SP+
BYU by 6.51.1 pts our side
FPI
BYU by 9.52 pts against us
Sagarin
BYU by 80.7 pts against us
Massey
BYU by 2.55.1 pts our side
We say
BYU by 7.50 pts off the market
2 of 4 systems lean Arizona. FPI at BYU by 9.5 and Sagarin at BYU by 8 are the holdouts, and 2 systems across the market are why this is a lean, not a pick.

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say BYU by 7.5opened BYU by 7.5now BYU by 7.5MonTueWedThuFri

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
47.5TOM, Over -123
SP+ pace
51.84.3 pts over the market
Massey
51.94.4 pts over the market
We say
51.84.3 pts over the market
Over 47.5 is a little nasty. Our total is 4.3 points over the book. Ratings totals don't beat the closing number over four seasons, so a total is never a pick on its own here.

The total this weekbetter now, 2 pts

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 51.8opened 49.5now 47.5MonTueWedThuFri

The total has moved 2 points away from our number since it opened. For the Over, that's 2 points more room. It's a better bet now than it was.

BYU spreadTotal (over)BYU MLArizona ML
TOM-7.5 -10447.5 -123-280+220
Kalshi-7.5 +101 48¢49.5 +105 47¢-306 74¢+240 28¢
Pinnacle-7.5 -10248.5 -106-296+242
All 14 books
BYU spreadTotal (over)BYU MLArizona ML
TOM-7.5 -10447.5 -123-280+220
Kalshi-7.5 +101 48¢49.5 +105 47¢-306 74¢+240 28¢
BetMGM-7.5 -10848.5 -108-300+240
BetOnline.ag-7.5 -10448.5 -110-277+228
BetRivers-7.5 -10748 -110-335+250
BetUS-7.5 -11048.5 -110-275+230
Bovada-7.5 -10548.5 -110-290+240
Caesars-7.5 -10648 -110-295+240
DraftKings-7.5 -10848.5 -108-305+245
Fanatics-7.5 -10548.5 -105-300+240
FanDuel-7.5 -11048.5 -106-320+255
LowVig.ag-7.5 -10248.5 -108-277+228
MyBookie.ag-7.5 -11048 -110-330+255
Pinnacle-7.5 -10248.5 -106-296+242

Marked: best for Arizona, higher payout on each moneyline.

Arizona +7.5 · -116 at TOM
Covers 54 in 100 by our number. Needs 54 to break even. Too thin for the price.
Not Nasty
Arizona to win · +220 at TOM
We make it 31 in 100 to win. The price says 31. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 31 cents fair, a play under 27.
Not Nasty
the Over 47.5 · -123 at TOM
SP+ projects 52 and Massey projects 52. That's 4.3 points over the market.
A Little Nasty, not rated

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is the Over 47.5 · -123 at TOM. The totals model is still proving itself.

Weather at kickoff: 8 mph wind, 84°F.

Across the books: opened -7.0, now -7.5. The market has moved 0.5 away from Arizona, so the number is better than it was, but a move against the ratings usually means news. Check the injury note before taking it. It crossed 7 on the way, which is where a lot of games land.

TOM: total 47.5 here against 48.4 consensus.

Full detail
We settle onBYU by 7.521% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+-6.5-198
FPI-9.5-278
Sagarin-8.0-240
Massey-2.5-128
Market (12 books)-7.5-268
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points47.551.8
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadArizona Wildcats +7.5-116-118+0.5%
MoneylineArizona Wildcats ML+220+222-0.2%
TotalOver 47.5-123-110shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 0.5 toward BYU Cougars since 09-05 15:06; total has moved down 3.1.

TOM: total 47.5 here against 48.4 consensus.

Arizona State Sun Devils at Texas A&M AggiesArizona State at Texas A&M
CFB tomorrow 11:00am
Over 50.5
should be 51 · getting 0.5 pts · was 52.5
A Little Nasty · OverBuck's case ›
Buck

A Little Nasty, Over 50.5. SP+ and Massey say over by 2.3 points, which is a little nasty, not a bet: the totals model is still proving itself. On the side, market says Texas A&M by 15, we say Texas A&M by 15. Nothing there.

The spread

← more Arizona State than the bookmore Texas A&M →
Market
Texas A&M by 15TOM, -108
SP+
Texas A&M by 17.52.4 pts our side
FPI
Texas A&M by 160.9 pts our side
Sagarin
Texas A&M by 15.50.5 pts our side
Massey
Texas A&M by 312.2 pts against us
We say
Texas A&M by 150.2 pts off the market
3 of 4 systems lean Texas A&M. Massey at Texas A&M by 3 is the holdout, and one system across the market is why this is a lean, not a pick.

The spread this weekshrinking, 0.5 pts

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Texas A&M by 15opened Texas A&M by 14.5now Texas A&M by 15SunMonTueWedThuFri

The market has come 0.5 points toward our number since it opened. That's the market agreeing with us, but Texas A&M is a worse bet than it was. If you like it, take it before it moves again.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
50.5TOM, Over -115
SP+ pace
51.81.3 pts over the market
Massey
53.93.4 pts over the market
We say
52.82.3 pts over the market
Over 50.5 is a little nasty. Our total is 2.3 points over the book. Ratings totals don't beat the closing number over four seasons, so a total is never a pick on its own here.

The total this weekbetter now, 1.2 pts

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 52.8opened 51.7now 50.5SunMonTueWedThuFri

The total has moved 1.2 points away from our number since it opened. For the Over, that's 1.2 points more room. It's a better bet now than it was.

Texas A&M spreadTotal (over)Texas A&M MLArizona State ML
TOM-15 -10850.5 -115
Pinnacle-14.5 -11250.5 -110-695+486
All 13 books
Texas A&M spreadTotal (over)Texas A&M MLArizona State ML
TOM-15 -10850.5 -115
BetMGM-14.5 -11050.5 -110-650+500
BetOnline.ag-15 -10850.5 -115-725+520
BetRivers-14.5 -10851 -109-910+510
BetUS-14.5 -11050.5 -110-725+515
Bovada-15 -11050.5 -110-700+475
Caesars-14.5 -11050.5 -113-675+475
DraftKings-14.5 -10850.5 -112-700+500
Fanatics-15 -11050.5 -110-700+500
FanDuel-14.5 -11050.5 -112-720+500
LowVig.ag-15 -10450.5 -114-725+520
MyBookie.ag-14.5 -11050.5 -110-752+500
Pinnacle-14.5 -11250.5 -110-695+486

Marked: best for Texas A&M, higher payout on each moneyline.

Texas A&M -15.0 · -108 at TOM
Covers 53 in 100 by our number. Needs 52 to break even. Too thin for the price.
Not Nasty
Texas A&M to win · -710
We make it 85 in 100 to win, the price says 88, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate.
Off the band
the Over 50.5 · -115 at TOM
SP+ projects 52 and Massey projects 54. That's 2.3 points over the market.
A Little Nasty, not rated

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is the Over 50.5 · -115 at TOM. The totals model is still proving itself.

Weather at kickoff: 10 mph wind, 88°F.

TOM: spread -15.0 here against -14.6 consensus.

Full detail
We settle onTexas A&M by 1521% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+-17.5-728
FPI-16.0-603
Sagarin-15.5-571
Massey-3.0-134
Market (12 books)-15.0-519
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points50.552.8
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadTexas A&M Aggies -15.0-108-113+1.2%
MoneylineTexas A&M Aggies ML-710-546priced at 88 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable
TotalOver 50.5-115-105shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: total has moved down 2.1.

TOM: spread -15.0 here against -14.6 consensus.

Only one model disagrees with the market on the side. A lone dissenter is usually the one at fault.

Mississippi State Bulldogs at Minnesota Golden GophersMississippi State at Minnesota
CFB tomorrow 2:30pm
Minnesota to win
our data says 52 in 100 · -107
A Little Nasty · MinnesotaBuck's case ›
Buck

A Little Nasty, Minnesota. Market says a pick'em, we say Minnesota by 1. At -107 that's a price bet, not a pick to win, and too thin to be a Nasty Dog.

The spread

← more Mississippi State than the bookmore Minnesota →
Market
a pick'emTOM, -110
SP+
Minnesota by 2.52.4 pts our side
FPI
Mississippi State by 44.1 pts against us
Sagarin
Minnesota by 33.1 pts our side
Massey
Minnesota by 22.1 pts our side
We say
Minnesota by 10.9 pts off the market
3 of 4 systems lean Minnesota. FPI at Mississippi State by 4 is the holdout, and one system across the market is why this is a lean, not a pick.

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Minnesota by 1opened a pick'emnow a pick'emSunMonTueWedThuFri

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
55TOM
SP+ pace
52.12.9 pts under the market
Massey
54.30.7 pts under the market
We say
53.21.8 pts under the market
Nothing on the total. Our number is within 1.8 points of the book.

The total this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 53.2opened 55.6now 55SunMonTueWedThuFri

The total has moved 0.6 points since it opened, from 55.6 to 55. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

Minnesota spreadTotal (over)Minnesota MLMississippi State ML
TOMPK -11055 -110
Kalshi-1.5 -103 49¢54.5 -116 52¢-107 50¢-112 51¢
Pinnacle+1 -10855 -108-103-111
All 14 books
Minnesota spreadTotal (over)Minnesota MLMississippi State ML
TOMPK -11055 -110
Kalshi-1.5 -103 49¢54.5 -116 52¢-107 50¢-112 51¢
BetMGM+1 -12054.5 -115-110-108
BetOnline.agPK -11054.5 -108
BetRivers-0.5 -11455.5 -108-114-109
BetUSPK -11054.5 -110
Bovada+1 -11055 -110-105-115
CaesarsPK -11054.5 -114-110-110
DraftKings+1.5 -11554.5 -112-105-115
Fanatics+1 -11055 -110-105-115
FanDuel+1.5 -12254.5 -115-110-110
LowVig.agPK -10654.5 -106
MyBookie.ag-1.5 -11054.5 -110-110-111
Pinnacle+1 -10855 -108-103-111

Marked: best for Minnesota, higher payout on each moneyline.

Minnesota PK · -110 at TOM
Covers 52 in 100 by our number. Needs 52 to break even. Too thin for the price.
Not Nasty
Minnesota to win · -107
We make it 52 in 100 to win. The price says 52. Not enough. On Kalshi that's 52 cents fair, a play under 48.
Not Nasty
the Under 55.0 · -110 at TOM
SP+ projects 52 and Massey projects 54. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet.
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is Minnesota to win · -107. A coin flip, the better half of it.

Weather at kickoff: 10 mph wind, 73°F.

Kalshi thin: Under 54.5, only $134 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

TOM: spread PK here against +0.7 consensus.

MyBookie.ag still has Mississippi State +1.5 while Pinnacle is at Mississippi State by 1. Far enough off to be a pick, but not a book we can bet.

Full detail
We settle onMinnesota by 140% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+-2.5-129
FPI+4.0+154
Sagarin-3.0-139
Massey-2.0-125
Market (12 books)PK+103
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points55.053.2
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
MoneylineMinnesota Golden Gophers ML-107-110+0.6%
SpreadMinnesota Golden Gophers PK-110-110+0.0%
TotalUnder 55.0-110-108shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: total has moved down 0.6.

TOM: spread PK here against +0.7 consensus.

South Florida Bulls at Army Black KnightsSouth Florida at Army
CFB tomorrow 11:00am
Over 46
should be 47.5 · getting 1.5 pts · was 50.5
A Little Nasty · OverBuck's case ›
Buck

A Little Nasty, Over 46.0. SP+ and Massey say over by 7.3 points, which is a little nasty, not a bet: the totals model is still proving itself. On the side, market says Army by 3.5, we say Army by 3.5. Nothing there.

The spread

← more South Florida than the bookmore Army →
Market
Army by 3.5TOM, -104
SP+
Army by 7.5
FPI
Army by 2.5
Sagarin
Army by 5
Massey
Army by 2
We say
Army by 3.50 pts off the market

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Army by 3.5opened Army by 3now Army by 3.5SunMonTueWedThuFri

The spread has moved 0.5 points since it opened, from Army by 3 to Army by 3.5. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
46TOM, Over -110
SP+ pace
55.49.4 pts over the market
Massey
51.25.2 pts over the market
We say
53.37.3 pts over the market
Over 46 is a little nasty. Our total is 7.3 points over the book. Ratings totals don't beat the closing number over four seasons, so a total is never a pick on its own here.

The total this weekbetter now, 3.9 pts

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 53.3opened 49.9now 46SunMonTueWedThuFri

The total has moved 3.9 points away from our number since it opened. For the Over, that's 3.9 points more room. It's a better bet now than it was.

Army spreadTotal (over)Army MLSouth Florida ML
TOM-3.5 -10446 -110-170+140
Kalshi-3.5 +101 48¢47.5 +105 47¢-167 61¢+134 41¢
Pinnacle-3 -11646.5 -102-161+139
All 14 books
Army spreadTotal (over)Army MLSouth Florida ML
TOM-3.5 -10446 -110-170+140
Kalshi-3.5 +101 48¢47.5 +105 47¢-167 61¢+134 41¢
BetMGM-3.5 -10546.5 -108-165+140
BetOnline.ag-3.5 -10446 -110-170+149
BetRivers-3.5 -10646.5 -114-175+135
BetUS-3 -11546 -110-170+146
Bovada-3 -12046 -110-165+140
Caesars-3 -11746.5 -107-170+142
DraftKings-3 -11846.5 -110-166+140
Fanatics-3.5 +10046 -110-170+140
FanDuel-3.5 -10246.5 -114-166+138
LowVig.ag-3.5 +10446 -108-170+149
MyBookie.ag-3 -11046 -110-177+143
Pinnacle-3 -11646.5 -102-161+139

Marked: best for the Army side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Army -3.5 · -104 at TOM
Covers 48 in 100 by our number. Needs 51 to break even. Not enough.
Not Nasty
Army to win · -170 at TOM
We make it 59 in 100 to win. The price says 63. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 59 cents fair, a play under 55.
Not Nasty
the Over 46.0 · -110 at TOM
SP+ projects 55 and Massey projects 51. That's 7.3 points over the market.
A Little Nasty, not rated

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is the Over 46.0 · -110 at TOM. The totals model is still proving itself.

Weather at kickoff: 6 mph wind, 75°F.

TOM: spread -3.5 here against -3.1 consensus.

TOM: total 46.0 here against 46.4 consensus.

TOM: moneyline -163 here against -150 consensus.

Full detail
We settle onArmy by 3.521% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+-7.5-223
FPI-2.5-132
Sagarin-5.0-166
Massey-2.0-125
Market (12 books)-3.5-163
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points46.053.3
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadArmy Black Knights -3.5-104+109-3.2%
MoneylineArmy Black Knights ML-170-145-3.7%
TotalOver 46.0-110-117shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: total has moved down 4.1.

TOM: spread -3.5 here against -3.1 consensus; total 46.0 here against 46.4 consensus; moneyline -163 here against -150 consensus.

Nothing here beats what it costs. Models and market agree closely enough that the vig eats any difference.

UCF Knights at Pittsburgh PanthersUCF at Pittsburgh
CFB tomorrow 2:30pm
Under 56.5
should be 55.9 · getting 0.6 pts · was 57.5
A Little Nasty · UnderBuck's case ›
Buck

A Little Nasty, Under 56.5. SP+ and Massey say under by 2.8 points, which is a little nasty, not a bet: the totals model is still proving itself. On the side, market says Pittsburgh by 7, we say Pittsburgh by 7. Nothing there.

The spread

← more UCF than the bookmore Pittsburgh →
Market
Pittsburgh by 7TOM, -113
SP+
Pittsburgh by 6.5
FPI
Pittsburgh by 9
Sagarin
Pittsburgh by 8.5
Massey
Pittsburgh by 2.5
We say
Pittsburgh by 70.1 pts off the market

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Pittsburgh by 7opened Pittsburgh by 7now Pittsburgh by 7MonTueWedThuFri

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
56.5TOM, Under -110
SP+ pace
51.25.3 pts under the market
Massey
58.11.6 pts over the market
Weather
-1.057% chance of rain, takes a point off
We say
53.72.8 pts under the market
Under 56.5 is a little nasty. Our total is 2.8 points under the book. Ratings totals don't beat the closing number over four seasons, so a total is never a pick on its own here. The weather is the part worth acting on, before the market takes the number down.

The total this weekshrinking, 0.5 pts

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 53.7opened 57now 56.5MonTueWedThuFri

The total has come 0.5 points toward our number since it opened. That's the market agreeing with us, and 0.5 points more room gone. If you like it, take it before it moves again.

Pittsburgh spreadTotal (over)Pittsburgh MLUCF ML
TOM-7 -11356.5 -110-280+220
Kalshi-7.5 +105 47¢56.5 -112 51¢-263 71¢+217 30¢
Pinnacle-7.5 -10356.5 -108-293+239
All 14 books
Pittsburgh spreadTotal (over)Pittsburgh MLUCF ML
TOM-7 -11356.5 -110-280+220
Kalshi-7.5 +105 47¢56.5 -112 51¢-263 71¢+217 30¢
BetMGM-7 -11256.5 -108-275+225
BetOnline.ag-7 -11356 -110-280+230
BetRivers-7 -11356.5 -110-315+235
BetUS-7 -11556.5 -110-280+235
Bovada-7.5 -10556.5 -110-290+240
Caesars-7 -11456.5 -110-280+225
DraftKings-7 -11856.5 -110-285+230
Fanatics-7.5 -10556.5 -110-285+230
FanDuel-7.5 +10056.5 -112-265+215
LowVig.ag-7 -10956 -108-280+230
MyBookie.ag-7 -11056.5 -110-300+232
Pinnacle-7.5 -10356.5 -108-293+239

Marked: best for the Pittsburgh side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Pittsburgh -7.0 · -113 at TOM
Covers 48 in 100 by our number. Needs 53 to break even. Not enough.
Not Nasty
Pittsburgh to win · -280 at TOM
We make it 68 in 100 to win. The price says 74. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 68 cents fair, a play under 64.
Not Nasty
the Under 56.5 · -110 at TOM
SP+ projects 51 and Massey projects 58. Weather takes 1 off. That's 2.8 points under the market.
A Little Nasty, not rated

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is the Under 56.5 · -110 at TOM. The totals model is still proving itself.

Weather at kickoff: 7 mph wind, 82°F, 57% chance of rain. Total pulled down 1 for it.

TOM: spread -7.0 here against -7.3 consensus.

Full detail
We settle onPittsburgh by 721% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+-6.5-198
FPI-9.0-261
Sagarin-8.5-245
Massey-2.5-130
Market (12 books)-7.0-268
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points56.553.7
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadPittsburgh Panthers -7.0-113+110-5.4%
MoneylinePittsburgh Panthers ML-280-213-5.6%
TotalUnder 56.5-110-106shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: total has moved down 0.7.

TOM: spread -7.0 here against -7.3 consensus.

Nothing here beats what it costs. Models and market agree closely enough that the vig eats any difference.

UL Monroe Warhawks at UAB BlazersUL Monroe at UAB
CFB tomorrow 2:30pm
Over 53.5
should be 55.1 · getting 1.6 pts · was 56
A Little Nasty · OverBuck's case ›
Buck

A Little Nasty, Over 53.5. SP+ and Massey say over by 5.3 points, which is a little nasty, not a bet: the totals model is still proving itself. On the side, market says UAB by 10, we say UAB by 10. Nothing there.

The spread

← more UL Monroe than the bookmore UAB →
Market
UAB by 10TOM, -107
SP+
UAB by 19.5
FPI
UAB by 12
Sagarin
UAB by 8
Massey
UAB by 2.5
We say
UAB by 100 pts off the market

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say UAB by 10opened UAB by 10now UAB by 10MonTueWedThuFri

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
53.5TOM, Over -115
SP+ pace
60.87.3 pts over the market
Massey
58.95.4 pts over the market
Weather
-1.064% chance of rain, takes a point off
We say
58.85.3 pts over the market
Over 53.5 is a little nasty. Our total is 5.3 points over the book. Ratings totals don't beat the closing number over four seasons, so a total is never a pick on its own here.

The total this weekbetter now, 2 pts

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 58.8opened 55.5now 53.5MonTueWedThuFri

The total has moved 2 points away from our number since it opened. For the Over, that's 2 points more room. It's a better bet now than it was.

UAB spreadTotal (over)UAB MLUL Monroe ML
TOM-10 -10753.5 -115-376+286
Kalshi-9.5 -112 51¢54.5 -107 50¢-360 77¢+296 24¢
Pinnacle-9 -10854 -111-374+295
All 14 books
UAB spreadTotal (over)UAB MLUL Monroe ML
TOM-10 -10753.5 -115-376+286
Kalshi-9.5 -112 51¢54.5 -107 50¢-360 77¢+296 24¢
BetMGM-9.5 -10854.5 -105-350+280
BetOnline.ag-10 +10753.5 -115-350+280
BetRivers-9 -11354.5 -115-335+255
BetUS-9.5 -11054 -110-350+280
Bovada-9 -11054 -115-380+290
Caesars-9.5 -11254.5 -107-360+285
DraftKings-9.5 -11254.5 -110-360+285
Fanatics-9.5 -11054 -110-375+290
FanDuel-9.5 -11054.5 -105-365+285
LowVig.ag-9.5 -10653.5 -114-350+280
MyBookie.ag-9.5 -11054.5 -110-380+290
Pinnacle-9 -10854 -111-374+295

Marked: best for the UAB side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

UL Monroe +10.0 · -113 at TOM
Covers 52 in 100 by our number. Needs 53 to break even. Not enough.
Not Nasty
UL Monroe to win · +286 at TOM
We make it 25 in 100 to win. The price says 26. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 25 cents fair, a play under 21.
Not Nasty
the Over 53.5 · -115 at TOM
SP+ projects 61 and Massey projects 59. Weather takes 1 off. That's 5.3 points over the market.
A Little Nasty, not rated

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is the Over 53.5 · -115 at TOM. The totals model is still proving itself.

Weather at kickoff: 5 mph wind, 86°F, 64% chance of rain. Total pulled down 1 for it.

Across the books: opened -10.5, now -9.0 (the market moved 1.1 toward UL Monroe). It crossed 10 on the way, which is where a lot of games land.

Kalshi thin: Under 54.5, only $408 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

TOM: spread -10.0 here against -9.2 consensus.

TOM: total 53.5 here against 54.1 consensus.

TOM: moneyline -360 here against -306 consensus.

TOM still has UL Monroe +10.0 while Pinnacle is at UAB by 9.

Full detail
We settle onUAB by 1030% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+-19.5-951
FPI-12.0-372
Sagarin-8.0-232
Massey-2.5-132
Market (12 books)-10.0-360
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points53.558.8
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadUL Monroe Warhawks +10.0-113-107-1.4%
MoneylineUL Monroe Warhawks ML+286+295-0.6%
TotalOver 53.5-115-118shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 1.0 toward UL Monroe Warhawks since 09-06 16:49; total has moved down 1.9.

TOM: spread -10.0 here against -9.2 consensus; total 53.5 here against 54.1 consensus; moneyline -360 here against -306 consensus.

Nothing here beats what it costs. Models and market agree closely enough that the vig eats any difference.

UNLV Rebels at North Texas Mean GreenUNLV at North Texas
CFB tomorrow 2:45pm
Over 57.5
should be 58.9 · getting 1.4 pts
A Little Nasty · OverBuck's case ›
Buck

A Little Nasty, Over 57.5. SP+ and Massey say over by 6.6 points, which is a little nasty, not a bet: the totals model is still proving itself. On the side, market says UNLV by 3, we say UNLV by 3.5. Nothing there.

The spread

← more UNLV than the bookmore North Texas →
Market
UNLV by 3TOM, -108
SP+
UNLV by 13.5
FPI
UNLV by 7
Sagarin
UNLV by 3
Massey
North Texas by 2.5
We say
UNLV by 3.50.4 pts off the market

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say UNLV by 3.5opened UNLV by 5now UNLV by 3SunMonTueWedThuFri

The spread has moved 2 points since it opened, from UNLV by 5 to UNLV by 3. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
57.5TOM, Over -120
SP+ pace
65.68.1 pts over the market
Massey
62.65.1 pts over the market
We say
64.16.6 pts over the market
Over 57.5 is a little nasty. Our total is 6.6 points over the book. Ratings totals don't beat the closing number over four seasons, so a total is never a pick on its own here.

The total this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 64.1opened 57.5now 57.5SunMonTueWedThuFri

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

North Texas spreadTotal (over)North Texas MLUNLV ML
TOM+3 -10857.5 -120+130-155
Kalshi+3.5 -131 55¢58.5 -107 50¢+129 42¢-161 60¢
Pinnacle+3 -10157.5 -114+137-159
All 14 books
North Texas spreadTotal (over)North Texas MLUNLV ML
TOM+3 -10857.5 -120+130-155
Kalshi+3.5 -131 55¢58.5 -107 50¢+129 42¢-161 60¢
BetMGM+3 -10558.5 -102+135-160
BetOnline.ag+3 -10857.5 -120+135-155
BetRivers+3 -10757.5 -115+133-165
BetUS+3 -11058 -110+134-155
Bovada+3 -10558 -110+135-160
Caesars+3 -10557.5 -115+136-162
DraftKings+3 -10557.5 -112+136-162
Fanatics+3 -10558 -110+135-160
FanDuel+3.5 -12258.5 -105+134-162
LowVig.ag+3 -10457.5 -119+135-155
MyBookie.ag+3 -11058 -110+132-163
Pinnacle+3 -10157.5 -114+137-159

Marked: best for the North Texas side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

UNLV -3.0 · -112 at TOM
Covers 51 in 100 by our number. Needs 53 to break even. Not enough.
Not Nasty
UNLV to win · -155 at TOM
We make it 59 in 100 to win. The price says 61. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 59 cents fair, a play under 54.
Not Nasty
the Over 57.5 · -120 at TOM
SP+ projects 66 and Massey projects 63. That's 6.6 points over the market.
A Little Nasty, not rated

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is the Over 57.5 · -120 at TOM. The totals model is still proving itself.

Weather at kickoff: 10 mph wind, 97°F.

Across the books: opened +6.0, now +3.0 (the market moved 3.1 toward North Texas).

Kalshi thin: Under 58.5, only $380 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Full detail
We settle onUNLV by 3.521% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP++13.5+435
FPI+7.0+207
Sagarin+3.0+137
Massey-2.5-127
Market (12 books)+3.0+136
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points57.564.1
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadUNLV Rebels -3.0-112-104-1.9%
MoneylineUNLV Rebels ML-155-143-1.9%
TotalOver 57.5-120-115shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 3.5 toward North Texas Mean Green since 09-06 09:50.

TOM matches the consensus.

Nothing here beats what it costs. Models and market agree closely enough that the vig eats any difference.

Georgia State Panthers at Kennesaw State OwlsGeorgia State at Kennesaw State
CFB tomorrow 6:00pm
Over 54.5
should be 55.2 · getting 0.7 pts · was 50
A Little Nasty · OverBuck's case ›
Buck

A Little Nasty, Over 54.5. SP+ and Massey say over by 2.3 points, which is a little nasty, not a bet: the totals model is still proving itself. On the side, market says Kennesaw State by 8.5, we say Kennesaw State by 8.5. Nothing there.

The spread

← more Georgia State than the bookmore Kennesaw State →
Market
Kennesaw State by 8.5TOM, -110
SP+
Kennesaw State by 17.5
FPI
Kennesaw State by 9.5
Sagarin
Kennesaw State by 8.5
Massey
Kennesaw State by 2
We say
Kennesaw State by 8.50.1 pts off the market

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Kennesaw State by 8.5opened Kennesaw State by 9.5now Kennesaw State by 8.5SunMonTueWedThuFri

The spread has moved 1 point since it opened, from Kennesaw State by 9.5 to Kennesaw State by 8.5. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
54.5TOM, Over -115
SP+ pace
58.33.8 pts over the market
Massey
55.40.9 pts over the market
We say
56.82.3 pts over the market
Over 54.5 is a little nasty. Our total is 2.3 points over the book. Ratings totals don't beat the closing number over four seasons, so a total is never a pick on its own here.

The total this weekshrinking, 4.2 pts

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 56.8opened 50.2now 54.5SunMonTueWedThuFri

The total has come 4.2 points toward our number since it opened. That's the market agreeing with us, and 4.2 points more room gone. If you like it, take it before it moves again.

Kennesaw State spreadTotal (over)Kennesaw State MLGeorgia State ML
TOM-8.5 -11054.5 -115-360+270
Pinnacle-9 +10054 -114-336+269
All 12 books
Kennesaw State spreadTotal (over)Kennesaw State MLGeorgia State ML
TOM-8.5 -11054.5 -115-360+270
BetMGM-8 -11054.5 -110-325+260
BetOnline.ag-8.5 -11054.5 -115-360+289
BetUS-8.5 -11054.5 -110-350+280
Bovada-8 -11054.5 -110-340+270
Caesars-8.5 -10954.5 -112-335+265
DraftKings-8.5 -10554.5 -112-325+260
Fanatics-8.5 -10554.5 -110-340+270
FanDuel-8.5 -10554.5 -110-320+250
LowVig.ag-8.5 -10654.5 -114-360+289
MyBookie.ag-8.5 -11054.5 -110-330+255
Pinnacle-9 +10054 -114-336+269

Marked: best for the Kennesaw State side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Kennesaw State -8.5 · -110 at TOM
Covers 47 in 100 by our number. Needs 52 to break even. Not enough.
Not Nasty
Kennesaw State to win · -360 at TOM
We make it 72 in 100 to win. The price says 78. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 72 cents fair, a play under 67.
Not Nasty
the Over 54.5 · -115 at TOM
SP+ projects 58 and Massey projects 55. That's 2.3 points over the market.
A Little Nasty, not rated

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is the Over 54.5 · -115 at TOM. The totals model is still proving itself.

Weather at kickoff: 5 mph wind, 79°F, 36% chance of rain.

Moved up since the last run: was Not Nasty, now A Little Nasty · Over.

Across the books: opened -9.5, now -8.5 (the market moved 0.8 toward Georgia State).

TOM: total 54.5 here against 54.2 consensus.

TOM: moneyline -344 here against -284 consensus.

Full detail
We settle onKennesaw State by 8.530% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+-17.5-738
FPI-9.5-274
Sagarin-8.5-245
Massey-2.0-127
Market (11 books)-8.5-344
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points54.556.8
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadKennesaw State Owls -8.5-110+112-5.3%
MoneylineKennesaw State Owls ML-360-252-6.6%
TotalOver 54.5-115-107shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 0.8 toward Georgia State Panthers since 09-06 12:20; total has moved up 3.7.

TOM: total 54.5 here against 54.2 consensus; moneyline -344 here against -284 consensus.

Only one model disagrees with the market on the side. A lone dissenter is usually the one at fault.

Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Sam Houston State BearkatsTulsa at Sam Houston
CFB tomorrow 6:00pm
Over 51
should be 51.5 · getting 0.5 pts · was 52
A Little Nasty · OverBuck's case ›
Buck

A Little Nasty, Over 51.0. SP+ and Massey say over by 2.2 points, which is a little nasty, not a bet: the totals model is still proving itself. On the side, market says Tulsa by 13.5, we say Tulsa by 13. Nothing there.

The spread

← more Tulsa than the bookmore Sam Houston →
Market
Tulsa by 13.5TOM, -105
SP+
Tulsa by 17
FPI
Tulsa by 11
Sagarin
Tulsa by 11.5
Massey
Sam Houston by 1.5
We say
Tulsa by 130.5 pts off the market

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Tulsa by 13opened Tulsa by 14now Tulsa by 13.5SunMonTueWedThuFri

The spread has moved 0.5 points since it opened, from Tulsa by 14 to Tulsa by 13.5. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
51TOM, Over -117
SP+ pace
554 pts over the market
Massey
51.40.4 pts over the market
We say
53.22.2 pts over the market
Over 51 is a little nasty. Our total is 2.2 points over the book. Ratings totals don't beat the closing number over four seasons, so a total is never a pick on its own here.

The total this weekbetter now, 1.1 pts

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 53.2opened 52.1now 51SunMonTueWedThuFri

The total has moved 1.1 points away from our number since it opened. For the Over, that's 1.1 points more room. It's a better bet now than it was.

Sam Houston spreadTotal (over)Sam Houston MLTulsa ML
TOM+13.5 -10551 -117+400-570
Kalshi+13.5 -112 51¢51.5+426 18¢-524 83¢
Pinnacle+14 -11251 -113+430-595
All 14 books
Sam Houston spreadTotal (over)Sam Houston MLTulsa ML
TOM+13.5 -10551 -117+400-570
Kalshi+13.5 -112 51¢51.5+426 18¢-524 83¢
BetMGM+13.5 -10851.5 -108+425-550
BetOnline.ag+14 -11050.5 -110+461-625
BetRivers+13.5 -11351.5 -109+460-715
BetUS+13.5 -11051.5 -110+465-625
Bovada+14 -11551.5 -105+425-600
Caesars+13.5 -11051.5 -108+400-560
DraftKings+14 -11251.5 -105+425-575
Fanatics+13.5 -10551.5 -105+440-600
FanDuel+13.5 -11051.5 -108+440-610
LowVig.ag+14 -10650.5 -108+461-625
MyBookie.ag+14 -11051.5 -110+450-649
Pinnacle+14 -11251 -113+430-595

Marked: best for the Sam Houston side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Sam Houston +13.5 · -105 at TOM
Covers 49 in 100 by our number. Needs 51 to break even. Not enough.
Not Nasty
Sam Houston to win · +400 at TOM
We make it 19 in 100 to win, the price says 20, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate.
Off the band
the Over 51.0 · -117 at TOM
SP+ projects 55 and Massey projects 51. That's 2.2 points over the market.
A Little Nasty, not rated

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is the Over 51.0 · -117 at TOM. The totals model is still proving itself.

Weather at kickoff: 10 mph wind, 91°F.

Kalshi thin: Over 51.5, only $224 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

TOM: spread +13.5 here against +13.9 consensus.

Full detail
We settle onTulsa by 1321% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP++17.0+691
FPI+11.0+331
Sagarin+11.5+358
Massey-1.5-116
Market (12 books)+13.5+418
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points51.053.2
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadSam Houston State Bearkats +13.5-105+105-2.5%
MoneylineSam Houston State Bearkats ML+400+422priced at 20 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable
TotalOver 51.0-117-105shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 0.6 toward Sam Houston State Bearkats since 09-06 10:22.

TOM: spread +13.5 here against +13.9 consensus.

Nothing here beats what it costs. Models and market agree closely enough that the vig eats any difference.

Navy Midshipmen at Florida Atlantic OwlsNavy at Florida Atlantic
CFB tomorrow 6:30pm
Over 58.5
should be 60.4 · getting 1.9 pts · was 57.5
A Little Nasty · OverBuck's case ›
Buck

A Little Nasty, Over 58.5. SP+ and Massey say over by 6.4 points, which is a little nasty, not a bet: the totals model is still proving itself. On the side, market says Navy by 4, we say Navy by 5.5. Nothing there.

The spread

← more Navy than the bookmore Florida Atlantic →
Market
Navy by 4TOM, -105
SP+
Navy by 13.5
FPI
Navy by 12.5
Sagarin
Navy by 5
Massey
Florida Atlantic by 1.5
We say
Navy by 5.51.5 pts off the market

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Navy by 5.5opened Navy by 6now Navy by 4SunMonTueWedThuFri

The spread has moved 2 points since it opened, from Navy by 6 to Navy by 4. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
58.5TOM, Over -110
SP+ pace
67.79.2 pts over the market
Massey
62.13.6 pts over the market
We say
64.96.4 pts over the market
Over 58.5 is a little nasty. Our total is 6.4 points over the book. Ratings totals don't beat the closing number over four seasons, so a total is never a pick on its own here.

The total this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 64.9opened 58.5now 58.5SunMonTueWedThuFri

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

Florida Atlantic spreadTotal (over)Florida Atlantic MLNavy ML
TOM+4 -10558.5 -110+160-190
Kalshi+4.5 -107 50¢58.5 -112 51¢+166 36¢-200 65¢
Pinnacle+4.5 -10458.5 -113+173-204
All 14 books
Florida Atlantic spreadTotal (over)Florida Atlantic MLNavy ML
TOM+4 -10558.5 -110+160-190
Kalshi+4.5 -107 50¢58.5 -112 51¢+166 36¢-200 65¢
BetMGM+4 -11058.5 -110+160-200
BetOnline.ag+4 -10558.5 -107+165-190
BetRivers+4.5 -11358.5 -114+150-195
BetUS+4 -11058.5 -105+163-190
Bovada+5 -11559 -105+175-210
Caesars+4.5 -10858.5 -113+170-205
DraftKings+4.5 -10858.5 -112+170-205
Fanatics+4.5 -11058.5 -110+165-200
FanDuel+4.5 -11458.5 -110+150-182
LowVig.ag+4 -10158.5 -105+165-190
MyBookie.ag+5 -11058.5 -110+169-210
Pinnacle+4.5 -10458.5 -113+173-204

Marked: best for the Florida Atlantic side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Navy -4.0 · -115 at TOM
Covers 52 in 100 by our number. Needs 53 to break even. Not enough.
Not Nasty
Navy to win · -190 at TOM
We make it 64 in 100 to win. The price says 66. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 64 cents fair, a play under 59.
Not Nasty
the Over 58.5 · -110 at TOM
SP+ projects 68 and Massey projects 62. That's 6.4 points over the market.
A Little Nasty, not rated

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is the Over 58.5 · -110 at TOM. The totals model is still proving itself.

Weather at kickoff: 7 mph wind, 83°F, 48% chance of rain.

Across the books: opened +6.5, now +4.5 (the market moved 2.0 toward Florida Atlantic).

TOM: spread +4.0 here against +4.5 consensus.

Full detail
We settle onNavy by 5.530% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP++13.5+451
FPI+12.5+396
Sagarin+5.0+174
Massey-1.5-115
Market (12 books)+4.0+167
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points58.564.9
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadNavy Midshipmen -4.0-115-107-1.8%
MoneylineNavy Midshipmen ML-190-179-1.4%
TotalOver 58.5-110-121shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 2.0 toward Florida Atlantic Owls since 09-06 12:20; total has moved up 1.0.

TOM: spread +4.0 here against +4.5 consensus.

Nothing here beats what it costs. Models and market agree closely enough that the vig eats any difference.

Arkansas Razorbacks at Utah UtesArkansas at Utah
CFB tomorrow 9:15pm
Over 55
should be 57.9 · getting 2.9 pts · was 57.5
A Little Nasty · OverBuck's case ›
Buck

A Little Nasty, Over 55.0. SP+ and Massey say over by 7.1 points, which is a little nasty, not a bet: the totals model is still proving itself. On the side, market says Utah by 11.5, we say Utah by 11. Nothing there.

The spread

← more Arkansas than the bookmore Utah →
Market
Utah by 11.5TOM, -110
SP+
Utah by 12
FPI
Utah by 11
Sagarin
Utah by 10.5
Massey
Utah by 3
We say
Utah by 110.3 pts off the market

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Utah by 11opened Utah by 13.5now Utah by 11.5MonTueWedThuFri

The spread has moved 2 points since it opened, from Utah by 13.5 to Utah by 11.5. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
55TOM, Over -110
SP+ pace
64.79.7 pts over the market
Massey
59.44.4 pts over the market
We say
62.17.1 pts over the market
Over 55 is a little nasty. Our total is 7.1 points over the book. Ratings totals don't beat the closing number over four seasons, so a total is never a pick on its own here.

The total this weekbetter now, 1.5 pts

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 62.1opened 56.5now 55MonTueWedThuFri

The total has moved 1.5 points away from our number since it opened. For the Over, that's 1.5 points more room. It's a better bet now than it was.

Utah spreadTotal (over)Utah MLArkansas ML
TOM-11.5 -11055 -110-470+340
Kalshi-13.5 -103 49¢55.5-490 82¢+373 20¢
Pinnacle-12 -10954.5 -113-490+369
All 13 books
Utah spreadTotal (over)Utah MLArkansas ML
TOM-11.5 -11055 -110-470+340
Kalshi-13.5 -103 49¢55.5-490 82¢+373 20¢
BetMGM-12.5 -10855.5 -102-500+380
BetOnline.ag-11.5 -11555.5 -110-470+364
BetRivers-12.5 -11355.5 -110-625+420
BetUS-11.5 -11555.5 -110-470+370
Bovada-12.5 -11555.5 -110-500+360
Caesars-12.5 -11055.5 -112-500+380
DraftKings-12.5 -11255.5 -108-520+390
Fanatics-12.5 -11055.5 -110-500+375
FanDuel-12.5 -11055.5 -104-510+390
MyBookie.ag-12.5 -11055.5 -110-526+370
Pinnacle-12 -10954.5 -113-490+369

Marked: best for the Utah side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Arkansas +11.5 · -110 at TOM
Covers 51 in 100 by our number. Needs 52 to break even. Not enough.
Not Nasty
Arkansas to win · +340 at TOM
We make it 23 in 100 to win, the price says 23, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate.
Off the band
the Over 55.0 · -110 at TOM
SP+ projects 65 and Massey projects 59. That's 7.1 points over the market.
A Little Nasty, not rated

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is the Over 55.0 · -110 at TOM. The totals model is still proving itself.

Weather at kickoff: 6 mph wind, 85°F.

Kalshi thin: Over 55.5, only $49 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

TOM: spread -11.5 here against -12.1 consensus.

TOM: moneyline -450 here against -395 consensus.

Full detail
We settle onUtah by 1140% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+-12.0-368
FPI-11.0-335
Sagarin-10.5-309
Massey-3.0-137
Market (11 books)-11.5-450
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points55.062.1
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadArkansas Razorbacks +11.5-110-106-0.9%
MoneylineArkansas Razorbacks ML+340+339priced at 23 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable
TotalOver 55.0-110-134shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 0.7 toward Utah Utes since 09-06 17:00; total has moved down 2.0.

TOM: spread -11.5 here against -12.1 consensus; moneyline -450 here against -395 consensus.

Nothing here beats what it costs. Models and market agree closely enough that the vig eats any difference.

New Mexico State Aggies at Hawaii Rainbow WarriorsNew Mexico State at Hawai'i
CFB tomorrow 11:00pm
Over 49.5
should be 50.1 · getting 0.6 pts
A Little Nasty · OverBuck's case ›
Buck

A Little Nasty, Over 49.5. SP+ and Massey say over by 3.0 points, which is a little nasty, not a bet: the totals model is still proving itself. On the side, market says Hawai'i by 7, we say Hawai'i by 7. Nothing there.

The spread

← more New Mexico State than the bookmore Hawai'i →
Market
Hawai'i by 7TOM, -112
SP+
Hawai'i by 10
FPI
Hawai'i by 8.5
Sagarin
Hawai'i by 8
Massey
Hawai'i by 2.5
We say
Hawai'i by 70.2 pts off the market

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Hawai'i by 7opened Hawai'i by 7now Hawai'i by 7Fri

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
49.5TOM, Over -110
SP+ pace
53.23.7 pts over the market
Massey
51.82.3 pts over the market
We say
52.53 pts over the market
Over 49.5 is a little nasty. Our total is 3 points over the book. Ratings totals don't beat the closing number over four seasons, so a total is never a pick on its own here.

The total this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 52.5opened 49.5now 49.5Fri

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

Hawai'i spreadTotal (over)Hawai'i MLNew Mexico State ML
TOM-7 -11249.5 -110-280+220
Pinnacle-7 -11150 -105-307+249
All 13 books
Hawai'i spreadTotal (over)Hawai'i MLNew Mexico State ML
TOM-7 -11249.5 -110-280+220
BetMGM-7 -12049.5 -112-295+240
BetOnline.ag-7 -11549.5 -110-285+234
BetRivers-7 -11549.5 -114-295+220
BetUS-7 -11050 -110-285+238
Bovada-7 -11550 -105-290+240
Caesars-7 -11050.5 -104-290+235
DraftKings-7 -11250.5 -108-310+250
Fanatics-7 -11549.5 -110-300+240
FanDuel-7.5 -10249.5 -115-275+220
LowVig.ag-7 -11149.5 -108-285+234
MyBookie.ag-7 -11050 -110-300+234
Pinnacle-7 -11150 -105-307+249

Marked: best for the Hawai'i side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Hawai'i -7.0 · -112 at TOM
Covers 48 in 100 by our number. Needs 53 to break even. Not enough.
Not Nasty
Hawai'i to win · -280 at TOM
We make it 68 in 100 to win. The price says 74. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 68 cents fair, a play under 64.
Not Nasty
the Over 49.5 · -110 at TOM
SP+ projects 53 and Massey projects 52. That's 3.0 points over the market.
A Little Nasty, not rated

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is the Over 49.5 · -110 at TOM. The totals model is still proving itself.

Weather at kickoff: 10 mph wind, 79°F.

TOM: total 49.5 here against 49.9 consensus.

Full detail
We settle onHawai'i by 721% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+-10.0-302
FPI-8.5-245
Sagarin-8.0-237
Massey-2.5-128
Market (12 books)-7.0-268
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points49.552.5
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadHawaii Rainbow Warriors -7.0-112+108-4.6%
MoneylineHawaii Rainbow Warriors ML-280-217-5.2%
TotalOver 49.5-110-107shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

TOM: total 49.5 here against 49.9 consensus.

Nothing here beats what it costs. Models and market agree closely enough that the vig eats any difference.

Buffalo Bulls at Florida International PanthersBuffalo at Florida International
CFB tomorrow 5:00pm
Buffalo to win
our data says 30 in 100 · +295 · a price bet, they lose more often than not
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says Florida International by 10.5, we say Florida International by 8, but the raw ratings sit 8 points off the market. A gap that big usually means a rating is stale, not that the market is wrong, so the number is discounted and this isn't a bet.

The spread

← more Buffalo than the bookmore Florida International →
Market
Florida International by 10.5TOM, -105
SP+
Florida International by 0.510.2 pts our side
FPI
Florida International by 2.57.8 pts our side
Sagarin
Florida International by 73.6 pts our side
Massey
Florida International by 2.58.2 pts our side
We say
Florida International by 82.4 pts off the market
All 4 systems lean Buffalo. Our blended number is 2.4 points off the book; it takes 3% edge after the price for a pick with the full blend, more with fewer systems, and this one is under it. The raw ratings sit 8 points off the market, which usually means a stale rating, so the number is discounted and this isn't a bet.

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Florida International by 8opened Florida International by 10.5now Florida International by 10.5SunMonTueWedThuFri

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
47.5TOM
SP+ pace
452.5 pts under the market
Massey
48.30.8 pts over the market
Weather
-1.050% chance of rain, takes a point off
We say
45.71.8 pts under the market
Nothing on the total. Our number is within 1.8 points of the book.

The total this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 45.7opened 48.9now 47.5SunMonTueWedThuFri

The total has moved 1.4 points since it opened, from 48.9 to 47.5. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

Florida International spreadTotal (over)Florida International MLBuffalo ML
TOM-10.5 -10547.5 -110-405+295
Kalshi-10.5 +101 48¢47.5 -107 50¢-404 79¢+313 23¢
Pinnacle-10 -10648 +101-397+310
All 14 books
Florida International spreadTotal (over)Florida International MLBuffalo ML
TOM-10.5 -10547.5 -110-405+295
Kalshi-10.5 +101 48¢47.5 -107 50¢-404 79¢+313 23¢
BetMGM-10 -11047.5 -108-400+320
BetOnline.ag-10.5 -10547.5 -110-405+320
BetRivers-10 -11047.5 -110-480+320
BetUS-10 -11047 -110-405+325
Bovada-10 -11047.5 -110-410+305
Caesars-10 -11447.5 -107-400+305
DraftKings-10 -11247.5 -105-410+320
Fanatics-10 -11547.5 -110-400+310
FanDuel-9.5 -12047.5 -110-410+315
LowVig.ag-10.5 -10147.5 -108-405+320
MyBookie.ag-10 -11047.5 -110-410+310
Pinnacle-10 -10648 +101-397+310

Marked: best for Buffalo, higher payout on each moneyline.

Buffalo +10.5 · -115 at TOM
Covers 58 in 100 by our number. Needs 53 to break even. The number says yes, but the ratings are too far from the market to trust it.
Discounted
Buffalo to win · +295 at TOM
We make it 30 in 100 to win. The price says 25. That's value. On Kalshi that's 30 cents fair, a play under 25. This is a price bet, not a pick to win: Buffalo loses this more often than not. The payout is what's mispriced, so expect to lose most of these and come out ahead on the ones that hit.
A Little Nasty
the Under 47.5 · -110 at TOM
SP+ projects 45 and Massey projects 48. Weather takes 1 off. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet.
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is Buffalo to win · +295 at TOM. A price bet, Buffalo loses more often than not.

Weather at kickoff: 5 mph wind, 84°F, 50% chance of rain. Total pulled down 1 for it.

The ratings sit 8 points off the market here. A gap that big usually means a rating is stale, not that the market is wrong, so the number is discounted.

TOM: spread -10.5 here against -10.0 consensus.

TOM: total 47.5 here against 47.8 consensus.

TOM: moneyline -388 here against -331 consensus.

Full detail
We settle onFlorida International by 830% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+-0.5-103
FPI-2.5-132
Sagarin-7.0-208
Massey-2.5-127
Market (12 books)-10.5-388
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points47.545.7
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadBuffalo Bulls +10.5-115-141+5.0%
MoneylineBuffalo Bulls ML+295+238+4.2%
TotalUnder 47.5-110-105shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: total has moved down 4.8.

TOM: spread -10.5 here against -10.0 consensus; total 47.5 here against 47.8 consensus; moneyline -388 here against -331 consensus.

Memphis Tigers at Boise State BroncosMemphis at Boise State
CFB tomorrow 5:00pm
Memphis +8
should be Memphis +7.5 · getting 0.5 pts
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says Boise State by 8, we say Boise State by 7.5. That's the same number, and the vig eats anything smaller.

The spread

← more Memphis than the bookmore Boise State →
Market
Boise State by 8TOM, -115
SP+
Boise State by 5.52.7 pts our side
FPI
Boise State by 8on the market
Sagarin
Boise State by 9.51.4 pts against us
Massey
Boise State by 25.9 pts our side
We say
Boise State by 7.50.4 pts off the market
3 of 4 systems lean Memphis. Sagarin at Boise State by 9.5 is the holdout, and one system across the market is why there's no bet here.

The spread this weekshrinking, 0.5 pts

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Boise State by 7.5opened Boise State by 8.5now Boise State by 8SunMonTueWedThuFri

The market has come 0.5 points toward our number since it opened. That's the market agreeing with us, but Memphis is a worse bet than it was. If you like it, take it before it moves again.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
56.5TOM, Over -108
SP+ pace
614.5 pts over the market
Massey
57.10.6 pts over the market
We say
59.12.6 pts over the market
Over 56.5 is a little nasty. Our total is 2.6 points over the book. Ratings totals don't beat the closing number over four seasons, so a total is never a pick on its own here.

The total this weekshrinking, 1.4 pts

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 59.1opened 55.1now 56.5SunMonTueWedThuFri

The total has come 1.4 points toward our number since it opened. That's the market agreeing with us, and 1.4 points more room gone. If you like it, take it before it moves again.

Boise State spreadTotal (over)Boise State MLMemphis ML
TOM-8 -11556.5 -108-335+260
Pinnacle-9 -10456 -112-344+275
All 13 books
Boise State spreadTotal (over)Boise State MLMemphis ML
TOM-8 -11556.5 -108-335+260
BetMGM-8.5 -10856.5 -105-325+270
BetOnline.ag-8 -11556.5 -108-335+270
BetRivers-8 -11456 -114-345+265
BetUS-8 -11556.5 -110-335+272
Bovada-8.5 -11056 -115-350+275
Caesars-9.5 -10656.5 -108-335+270
DraftKings-8.5 -10556.5 -108-325+260
Fanatics-8.5 -11056.5 -110-340+270
FanDuel-9.5 -11055.5 -115-360+280
LowVig.ag-8 -11156.5 -106-335+270
MyBookie.ag-9 -11056.5 -110-340+260
Pinnacle-9 -10456 -112-344+275

Marked: best for Memphis, higher payout on each moneyline.

Memphis +8.0 · -105 at TOM
Covers 55 in 100 by our number. Needs 51 to break even. Worth a look.
A Little Nasty
Memphis to win · +260 at TOM
We make it 31 in 100 to win. The price says 28. Not enough. On Kalshi that's 31 cents fair, a play under 26.
Not Nasty
the Over 56.5 · -108 at TOM
SP+ projects 61 and Massey projects 57. That's 2.6 points over the market.
A Little Nasty, not rated

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is Memphis +8.0 · -105 at TOM. Not a Nasty Pick, just the better side.

Weather at kickoff: 7 mph wind, 86°F.

Across the books: opened -8.0, now -9.0. The market has moved 0.6 away from Memphis, so the number is better than it was, but a move against the ratings usually means news. Check the injury note before taking it.

TOM: spread -8.0 here against -8.8 consensus.

TOM: total 56.5 here against 56.1 consensus.

Full detail
We settle onBoise State by 7.530% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+-5.5-176
FPI-8.0-234
Sagarin-9.5-275
Massey-2.0-125
Market (12 books)-8.0-321
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points56.559.1
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadMemphis Tigers +8.0-105-122+3.7%
MoneylineMemphis Tigers ML+260+225+3.0%
TotalOver 56.5-108-108shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 0.8 toward Boise State Broncos since 09-06 10:22; total has moved up 1.3.

TOM: spread -8.0 here against -8.8 consensus; total 56.5 here against 56.1 consensus.

Wofford Terriers at Kent State Golden FlashesWofford at Kent State
CFB tomorrow 11:00am
No bet
market says Kent State by 10.5, our data says Kent State by 8
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says Kent State by 10.5, we say Kent State by 8, but the raw ratings sit 10 points off the market. A gap that big usually means a rating is stale, not that the market is wrong, so the number is discounted and this isn't a bet.

The spread

← more Wofford than the bookmore Kent State →
Market
Kent State by 10.5
Sagarin
Kent State by 19.8 pts our side
We say
Kent State by 82.9 pts off the market
All 1 systems lean Wofford. Our blended number is 2.9 points off the book; it takes 3% edge after the price for a pick with the full blend, more with fewer systems, and this one is under it. The raw ratings sit 10 points off the market, which usually means a stale rating, so the number is discounted and this isn't a bet.

The spread this weekshrinking, 1 pt

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Kent State by 8opened Kent State by 12.5now Kent State by 11.5TueWedThuFri

The market has come 1 point toward our number since it opened. That's the market agreeing with us, but Wofford is a worse bet than it was. If you like it, take it before it moves again.

Wofford +10.5 · -110
Covers 59 in 100 by our number. Needs 52 to break even. The number says yes, but the ratings are too far from the market to trust it.
Discounted
Wofford to win · +375
We make it 30 in 100 to win, the price says 21, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate.
Off the band

If you're betting it anyway: Buck wouldn't. Nothing here is even the better half of a coin flip.

Weather at kickoff: 6 mph wind, 76°F, 42% chance of rain.

Across the books: opened -13.0, now -10.5. The market has moved 2.5 toward Wofford, which is where we lean. That's the market agreeing with us, and the value shrinking.

The ratings sit 10 points off the market here. A gap that big usually means a rating is stale, not that the market is wrong, so the number is discounted.

FanDuel still has Wofford +11.5 while BetOnline.ag is at Kent State by 10.5.

Full detail
We settle onKent State by 830% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+doesn't rate Wofford
FPIdoesn't rate Wofford
Sagarin-1.0-110
Masseyrates Wofford and Kent State on different scales
Market (7 books)-10.5-395
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points47.0
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadWofford Terriers +10.5-110-146+6.9%
MoneylineWofford Terriers ML+375+230priced at 21 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable

Line move: spread has moved 2.5 toward Wofford Terriers since 09-08 16:04; total has moved up 0.6.

Only 1 model could price the sides.

Only one model disagrees with the market on the side. A lone dissenter is usually the one at fault.

Neither TOM nor Kalshi has this market yet, so there's nowhere to take it.

Iowa State Cyclones at Iowa HawkeyesIowa State at Iowa
CFB tomorrow 6:30pm
Iowa -14
should be Iowa -14.5 · getting 0.5 pts
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says Iowa by 14, we say Iowa by 14.5. That's the same number, and the vig eats anything smaller.

The spread

← more Iowa State than the bookmore Iowa →
Market
Iowa by 14TOM, -110
SP+
Iowa by 173.1 pts our side
FPI
Iowa by 14on the market
Sagarin
Iowa by 17.53.4 pts our side
Massey
Iowa by 2.511.4 pts against us
We say
Iowa by 14.50.3 pts off the market
3 of 4 systems lean Iowa. Massey at Iowa by 2.5 is the holdout, and one system across the market is why there's no bet here.

The spread this weekbetter now, 0.5 pts

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Iowa by 14.5opened Iowa by 14.5now Iowa by 14SunMonTueWedThuFri

The line has moved 0.5 points away from our number since it opened. That's 0.5 points more in Iowa's favor. It's a better bet now than it was.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
41.5TOM
SP+ pace
40.80.7 pts under the market
Massey
44.73.2 pts over the market
We say
42.71.2 pts over the market
Nothing on the total. Our number is within 1.2 points of the book.

The total this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 42.7opened 41.3now 41.5SunMonTueWedThuFri

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

Iowa spreadTotal (over)Iowa MLIowa State ML
TOM-14 -11041.5 -110-600+430
BetOnline.ag-14 -11041.5 -107-600+446
All 11 books
Iowa spreadTotal (over)Iowa MLIowa State ML
TOM-14 -11041.5 -110-600+430
BetMGM-14 -10841.5 -102-600+450
BetOnline.ag-14 -11041.5 -107-600+446
BetRivers-14 -11440.5 -112-715+460
BetUS-14 -11041.5 -105-600+450
Caesars-14 -10941.5 -106-675+475
DraftKings-14 -10841.5 -102-575+425
Fanatics-14 -11041.5 -105-600+440
FanDuel-13.5 -12240.5 -122-650+460
LowVig.ag-14 -10641.5 -105-600+446
MyBookie.ag-14 -11041 -110-752+500

Marked: best for Iowa, higher payout on each moneyline.

Iowa -14.0 · -110 at TOM
Covers 53 in 100 by our number. Needs 52 to break even. Too thin for the price.
Not Nasty
Iowa to win · -600 at TOM
We make it 83 in 100 to win, the price says 86, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate.
Off the band
the Over 41.5 · -110 at TOM
SP+ projects 41 and Massey projects 45. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet.
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is Iowa -14.0 · -110 at TOM. A coin flip, the better half of it.

Weather at kickoff: 10 mph wind, 82°F.

TOM: total 41.5 here against 41.2 consensus.

TOM: moneyline -574 here against -479 consensus.

Full detail
We settle onIowa by 14.521% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+-17.0-700
FPI-14.0-476
Sagarin-17.5-728
Massey-2.5-131
Market (10 books)-14.0-574
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points41.542.7
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadIowa Hawkeyes -14.0-110-114+0.9%
MoneylineIowa Hawkeyes ML-600-493priced at 86 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable
TotalOver 41.5-110-103shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: total has moved down 0.8.

TOM: total 41.5 here against 41.2 consensus; moneyline -574 here against -479 consensus.

Oklahoma Sooners at Michigan WolverinesOklahoma at Michigan
CFB tomorrow 11:00am
Michigan to win
our data says 38 in 100 · +175 · a price bet, they lose more often than not
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says Oklahoma by 5, we say Oklahoma by 4.5. That's the same number, and the vig eats anything smaller.

The spread

← more Oklahoma than the bookmore Michigan →
Market
Oklahoma by 5TOM, -111
SP+
Oklahoma by 7.52.3 pts against us
FPI
Oklahoma by 5on the market
Sagarin
Oklahoma by 1.53.6 pts our side
Massey
Michigan by 27.1 pts our side
We say
Oklahoma by 4.50.5 pts off the market
3 of 4 systems lean Michigan. SP+ at Oklahoma by 7.5 is the holdout, and one system across the market is why there's no bet here.

The spread this weekshrinking, 1 pt

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Oklahoma by 4.5opened Oklahoma by 6now Oklahoma by 5SunMonTueWedThuFri

The market has come 1 point toward our number since it opened. That's the market agreeing with us, but Michigan is a worse bet than it was. If you like it, take it before it moves again.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
43.5TOM
SP+ pace
41.52 pts under the market
Massey
44.71.2 pts over the market
We say
43.10.4 pts under the market
Nothing on the total. Our number is within 0.4 points of the book.

The total this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 43.1opened 43.4now 43.5SunMonTueWedThuFri

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

Michigan spreadTotal (over)Michigan MLOklahoma ML
TOM+5 -11143.5 -105+175-215
Kalshi+4.5 -107 50¢43.5 -107 50¢+174 35¢-208 66¢
Pinnacle+4.5 -10643.5 -109+172-202
All 14 books
Michigan spreadTotal (over)Michigan MLOklahoma ML
TOM+5 -11143.5 -105+175-215
Kalshi+4.5 -107 50¢43.5 -107 50¢+174 35¢-208 66¢
BetMGM+5 -11043.5 -108+170-210
BetOnline.ag+5 -11243.5 -110+181-212
BetRivers+5.5 -11343.5 -109+163-215
BetUS+4.5 -11043.5 -110+180-210
Bovada+4.5 -11043.5 -105+170-200
Caesars+4.5 -10543.5 -108+176-209
DraftKings+5.5 -11243.5 -108+170-205
Fanatics+5 -11043.5 -110+175-215
FanDuel+4.5 -11043.5 -110+172-205
LowVig.ag+5 -10843.5 -108+181-212
MyBookie.ag+5 -11043.5 -110+185-232
Pinnacle+4.5 -10643.5 -109+172-202

Marked: best for Michigan, higher payout on each moneyline.

Michigan +5.0 · -111 at TOM
Covers 53 in 100 by our number. Needs 53 to break even. Too thin for the price.
Not Nasty
Michigan to win · +175 at TOM
We make it 38 in 100 to win. The price says 36. Not enough. On Kalshi that's 38 cents fair, a play under 34.
Not Nasty
the Under 43.5 · -115 at TOM
SP+ projects 42 and Massey projects 45. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet.
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is Michigan to win · +175 at TOM. A price bet, Michigan loses more often than not.

Weather at kickoff: 8 mph wind, 75°F.

Across the books: opened +6.0, now +4.5. The market has moved 1.5 toward Michigan, which is where we lean. That's the market agreeing with us, and the value shrinking.

TOM: spread +5.0 here against +4.7 consensus.

BetRivers still has Michigan +5.5 while Pinnacle is at Oklahoma by 4.5.

Full detail
We settle onOklahoma by 4.530% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP++7.5+218
FPI+5.0+174
Sagarin+1.5+115
Massey-2.0-125
Market (12 books)+5.0+183
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points43.543.1
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
MoneylineMichigan Wolverines ML+175+161+2.0%
SpreadMichigan Wolverines +5.0-111-113+0.5%
TotalUnder 43.5-115-101shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 1.4 toward Michigan Wolverines since 09-06 16:07.

TOM: spread +5.0 here against +4.7 consensus.

Alabama Crimson Tide at Kentucky WildcatsAlabama at Kentucky
CFB tomorrow 2:30pm
Kentucky +10
should be Kentucky +9.5 · getting 0.5 pts
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says Alabama by 10, we say Alabama by 9.5. That's the same number, and the vig eats anything smaller.

The spread

← more Alabama than the bookmore Kentucky →
Market
Alabama by 10TOM, -109
SP+
Alabama by 9.50.7 pts our side
FPI
Alabama by 143.8 pts against us
Sagarin
Alabama by 8.51.7 pts our side
Massey
Kentucky by 1.511.4 pts our side
We say
Alabama by 9.50.4 pts off the market
3 of 4 systems lean Kentucky. FPI at Alabama by 14 is the holdout, and one system across the market is why there's no bet here.

The spread this weekbetter now, 0.5 pts

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Alabama by 9.5opened Alabama by 9.5now Alabama by 10SunMonTueWedThuFri

The line has moved 0.5 points away from our number since it opened. That's 0.5 points more in Kentucky's favor. It's a better bet now than it was.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
48TOM, Under -110
SP+ pace
42.45.6 pts under the market
Massey
50.52.5 pts over the market
Weather
-1.059% chance of rain, takes a point off
We say
45.42.6 pts under the market
Under 48 is a little nasty. Our total is 2.6 points under the book. Ratings totals don't beat the closing number over four seasons, so a total is never a pick on its own here. The weather is the part worth acting on, before the market takes the number down.

The total this weekshrinking, 0.9 pts

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 45.4opened 48.9now 48SunMonTueWedThuFri

The total has come 0.9 points toward our number since it opened. That's the market agreeing with us, and 0.9 points more room gone. If you like it, take it before it moves again.

Kentucky spreadTotal (over)Kentucky MLAlabama ML
TOM+10 -10948 -110+310-400
Kalshi+9.5 -103 49¢48.5 -103 49¢+313 23¢-381 78¢
Pinnacle+10 -10548.5 -103+316-406
All 14 books
Kentucky spreadTotal (over)Kentucky MLAlabama ML
TOM+10 -10948 -110+310-400
Kalshi+9.5 -103 49¢48.5 -103 49¢+313 23¢-381 78¢
BetMGM+10 -11048.5 -102+320-400
BetOnline.ag+10 -10948.5 -110+316-400
BetRivers+10 -11448.5 -112+310-480
BetUS+10 -11048.5 -110+320-400
Bovada+10 -11048 -110+310-415
Caesars+10 -11248.5 -107+305-390
DraftKings+10 -10848.5 -108+320-410
Fanatics+10 -11048 -110+310-400
FanDuel+10.5 -12248.5 -105+290-375
LowVig.ag+10 -10548.5 -108+316-400
MyBookie.ag+10 -11048 -110+320-429
Pinnacle+10 -10548.5 -103+316-406

Marked: best for Kentucky, higher payout on each moneyline.

Kentucky +10.0 · -109 at TOM
Covers 53 in 100 by our number. Needs 52 to break even. Too thin for the price.
Not Nasty
Kentucky to win · +310 at TOM
We make it 26 in 100 to win, the price says 24, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate.
Off the band
the Under 48.0 · -110 at TOM
SP+ projects 42 and Massey projects 50. Weather takes 1 off. The two sources disagree by 8 points, so one of them is wrong here.
Sources disagree

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is Kentucky +10.0 · -109 at TOM. A coin flip, the better half of it.

Weather at kickoff: 6 mph wind, 81°F, 59% chance of rain. Total pulled down 1 for it.

Kalshi thin: Alabama Crimson Tide -9.5, only $434 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

TOM: total 48.0 here against 48.4 consensus.

Full detail
We settle onAlabama by 9.530% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP++9.5+273
FPI+14.0+460
Sagarin+8.5+245
Massey-1.5-116
Market (12 books)+10.0+324
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points48.045.4
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadKentucky Wildcats +10.0-109-111+0.4%
MoneylineKentucky Wildcats ML+310+284priced at 24 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable
TotalUnder 48.0-110-108shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

TOM: total 48.0 here against 48.4 consensus.

South Alabama Jaguars at Tulane Green WaveSouth Alabama at Tulane
CFB tomorrow 6:00pm
South Alabama to win
our data says 27 in 100 · +285 · a price bet, they lose more often than not
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says Tulane by 9.5, we say Tulane by 9. That's the same number, and the vig eats anything smaller.

The spread

← more South Alabama than the bookmore Tulane →
Market
Tulane by 9.5TOM, -111
SP+
Tulane by 63.3 pts our side
FPI
Tulane by 11.51.8 pts against us
Sagarin
Tulane by 10.51 pts against us
Massey
Tulane by 36.7 pts our side
We say
Tulane by 90.4 pts off the market
2 of 4 systems lean South Alabama. FPI at Tulane by 11.5 and Sagarin at Tulane by 10.5 are the holdouts, and 2 systems across the market are why there's no bet here.

The spread this weekshrinking, 1 pt

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Tulane by 9opened Tulane by 10.5now Tulane by 9.5SunMonTueWedThuFri

The market has come 1 point toward our number since it opened. That's the market agreeing with us, but South Alabama is a worse bet than it was. If you like it, take it before it moves again.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
49.5TOM
SP+ pace
52.93.4 pts over the market
Massey
49.6on the market
We say
51.21.7 pts over the market
Nothing on the total. Our number is within 1.7 points of the book.

The total this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 51.2opened 50.9now 49.5SunMonTueWedThuFri

The total has moved 1.4 points since it opened, from 50.9 to 49.5. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

Tulane spreadTotal (over)Tulane MLSouth Alabama ML
TOM-9.5 -11149.5 -110-375+285
Kalshi-9.5 -116 52¢50.5 +101 48¢-340 76¢+296 24¢
Pinnacle-10.5 -10149.5 -109-410+318
All 14 books
Tulane spreadTotal (over)Tulane MLSouth Alabama ML
TOM-9.5 -11149.5 -110-375+285
Kalshi-9.5 -116 52¢50.5 +101 48¢-340 76¢+296 24¢
BetMGM-10 -10549.5 -108-375+300
BetOnline.ag-9.5 -11150 -110-375+299
BetRivers-10 -10949.5 -109-420+300
BetUS-10 -11049.5 -110-370+295
Bovada-10 -11049.5 -110-415+310
Caesars-10 -10849.5 -112-380+295
DraftKings-10 -10849.5 -112-395+310
Fanatics-10 -11049.5 -110-400+310
FanDuel-9.5 -11449.5 -106-375+290
LowVig.ag-9.5 -11550 -108-375+299
MyBookie.ag-9.5 -11049.5 -110-420+320
Pinnacle-10.5 -10149.5 -109-410+318

Marked: best for South Alabama, higher payout on each moneyline.

South Alabama +9.5 · -109 at TOM
Covers 52 in 100 by our number. Needs 52 to break even. Too thin for the price.
Not Nasty
South Alabama to win · +285 at TOM
We make it 27 in 100 to win. The price says 26. Not enough. On Kalshi that's 27 cents fair, a play under 23.
Not Nasty
the Over 49.5 · -110 at TOM
SP+ projects 53 and Massey projects 50. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet.
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is South Alabama to win · +285 at TOM. A price bet, South Alabama loses more often than not.

Weather at kickoff: 5 mph wind, 84°F.

Across the books: opened -11.5, now -10.0. The market has moved 1.3 toward South Alabama, which is where we lean. That's the market agreeing with us, and the value shrinking.

TOM: spread -9.5 here against -10.2 consensus.

Full detail
We settle onTulane by 930% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+-6.0-193
FPI-11.5-342
Sagarin-10.5-311
Massey-3.0-134
Market (12 books)-9.5-359
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points49.551.2
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
MoneylineSouth Alabama Jaguars ML+285+268+1.2%
SpreadSouth Alabama Jaguars +9.5-109-109+0.1%
TotalOver 49.5-110-106shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 1.3 toward South Alabama Jaguars since 09-06 09:50; total has moved down 2.0.

TOM: spread -9.5 here against -10.2 consensus.

Illinois State Redbirds at Northern Illinois HuskiesIllinois State at Northern Illinois
CFB tomorrow 6:00pm
Northern Illinois +5
should be Northern Illinois +4.5 · getting 0.5 pts · was +3.5
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says Illinois State by 5, we say Illinois State by 4.5. That's the same number, and the vig eats anything smaller.

The spread

← more Illinois State than the bookmore Northern Illinois →
Market
Illinois State by 5
Sagarin
Illinois State by 40.9 pts our side
We say
Illinois State by 4.50.3 pts off the market
All 1 systems lean Northern Illinois. Our blended number is 0.3 points off the book; it takes 3% edge after the price for a pick with the full blend, more with fewer systems, and this one is under it.
Northern Illinois +5.0 · -110
Covers 52 in 100 by our number. Needs 52 to break even. Too thin for the price.
Not Nasty
Northern Illinois to win · +162
We make it 38 in 100 to win. The price says 38. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 38 cents fair, a play under 33.
Not Nasty

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is Northern Illinois +5.0 · -110. A coin flip, the better half of it.

Weather at kickoff: 10 mph wind, 80°F.

Across the books: opened +3.5, now +5.0. The market has moved 1.5 away from Northern Illinois, so the number is better than it was, but a move against the ratings usually means news. Check the injury note before taking it.

Full detail
We settle onIllinois State by 4.530% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+doesn't rate Illinois State
FPIdoesn't rate Illinois State
Sagarin+4.0+155
Masseyrates Illinois State and Northern Illinois on different scales
Market (8 books)+5.0+180
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points48.0
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadNorthern Illinois Huskies +5.0-110-110+0.1%
MoneylineNorthern Illinois Huskies ML+162+165-0.4%

Line move: spread has moved 1.5 toward Illinois State Redbirds since 09-08 16:04; total has moved up 0.5.

Only 1 model could price the sides.

Neither TOM nor Kalshi has this market yet, so there's nowhere to take it.

East Tennessee State Buccaneers at North Carolina Tar HeelsEast Tennessee State at North Carolina
CFB tomorrow 11:00am
No bet
market says North Carolina by 35.5, our data says North Carolina by 34.5
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Lines this big overshoot, and the ratings don't move it enough to matter. Market says North Carolina by 35.5.

The spread

← more East Tennessee State than the bookmore North Carolina →
Market
North Carolina by 35.5
Sagarin
North Carolina by 30.5
We say
North Carolina by 34.51.1 pts off the market
East Tennessee State +35.5 · -110
Covers 42 in 100 by our number, but lines this big overshoot and the ratings can't price them. Not a bet.
Blowout line
East Tennessee State to win · +3500
We make it 1 in 100 to win, the price says 3, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate.
Off the band

If you're betting it anyway: Buck wouldn't. Nothing here is even the better half of a coin flip.

Weather at kickoff: 3 mph wind, 83°F, 37% chance of rain.

Full detail
We settle onNorth Carolina by 34.521% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+doesn't rate East Tennessee State
FPIdoesn't rate East Tennessee State
Sagarin-30.5
Masseyrates East Tennessee State and North Carolina on different scales
Market (8 books)-35.5-3582
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points54.5
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadEast Tennessee State Buccaneers +35.5-110+136-10.0%
MoneylineEast Tennessee State Buccaneers ML+3500priced at 3 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable

Line move: total has moved up 1.7.

The line is -35.5. Rating differences overshoot on games this lopsided, so whatever gap shows up is arithmetic rather than insight.

Only one model disagrees with the market on the side. A lone dissenter is usually the one at fault.

Gardner-Webb Runnin Bulldogs at Liberty FlamesGardner-Webb at Liberty
CFB tomorrow 11:00am
No bet
market says Liberty by 27.5, our data says Liberty by 25.5
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Lines this big overshoot, and the ratings don't move it enough to matter. Market says Liberty by 27.5.

The spread

← more Gardner-Webb than the bookmore Liberty →
Market
Liberty by 27.5
Sagarin
Liberty by 17.5
We say
Liberty by 25.52.1 pts off the market
Liberty spreadTotal (over)Liberty MLGardner-Webb ML
Kalshi54.5 -112 51¢-2580 96¢+1775
Pinnacle-27.5 -11055 -110
All 9 books
Liberty spreadTotal (over)Liberty MLGardner-Webb ML
Kalshi54.5 -112 51¢-2580 96¢+1775
BetOnline.ag-27.5 -11555.5 -115
BetRivers-28 -10754.5 -115
Caesars-27.5 -11255 -110+1200
DraftKings-27.5 -10855.5 -105+1500
Fanatics-27.5 -11555 -110-3000+1500
FanDuel-27.5 -11454.5 -110+1600
LowVig.ag-27.5 -11555.5 -115
Pinnacle-27.5 -11055 -110

Marked: best for the Liberty side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Gardner-Webb +27.5 · -110
Covers 44 in 100 by our number, but lines this big overshoot and the ratings can't price them. Not a bet.
Blowout line
Gardner-Webb to win · +1500
We make it 4 in 100 to win, the price says 6, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate.
Off the band

If you're betting it anyway: Buck wouldn't. Nothing here is even the better half of a coin flip.

Weather at kickoff: 3 mph wind, 78°F.

Across the books: opened -26.5, now -27.5 (the market moved 0.9 toward Liberty).

The ratings sit 10 points off the market here. A gap that big usually means a rating is stale, not that the market is wrong, so the number is discounted.

Full detail
We settle onLiberty by 25.521% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+doesn't rate Gardner-Webb
FPIdoesn't rate Gardner-Webb
Sagarin-17.5-720
Masseyrates Gardner-Webb and Liberty on different scales
Market (8 books)-27.5-1497
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points55.0
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadGardner-Webb Runnin Bulldogs +27.5-110+125-7.9%
MoneylineGardner-Webb Runnin Bulldogs ML+1500+2258priced at 6 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable

Line move: spread has moved 0.9 toward Liberty Flames since 09-08 16:04.

The line is -27.5. Rating differences overshoot on games this lopsided, so whatever gap shows up is arithmetic rather than insight.

Only one model disagrees with the market on the side. A lone dissenter is usually the one at fault.

Howard Bison at Indiana HoosiersHoward at Indiana
CFB tomorrow 11:00am
No bet
market says Indiana by 56.5, our data says Indiana by 57.5
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Lines this big overshoot, and the ratings don't move it enough to matter. Market says Indiana by 56.5.

The spread

← more Howard than the bookmore Indiana →
Market
Indiana by 56.5
Sagarin
Indiana by 61
We say
Indiana by 57.51 pts off the market
Indiana spreadTotal (over)Indiana MLHoward ML
Kalshi65.5 -112 51¢
Pinnacle-56.5 -11064.5 -110
All 9 books
Indiana spreadTotal (over)Indiana MLHoward ML
Kalshi65.5 -112 51¢
BetOnline.ag-56.5 -11564.5 -115
BetRivers-56.5 -11065.5 -108
Caesars-56.5 -10964.5 -115
DraftKings-56.5 -11064.5 -115
Fanatics-56.5 -11065.5 -105
FanDuel-56.5 -11065.5 -110
LowVig.ag-56.5 -11564.5 -115
Pinnacle-56.5 -11064.5 -110

Marked: best for the Indiana side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Indiana -56.5 · -110
Covers 42 in 100 by our number, but lines this big overshoot and the ratings can't price them. Not a bet.
Blowout line

If you're betting it anyway: Buck wouldn't. Nothing here is even the better half of a coin flip.

Weather at kickoff: 5 mph wind, 78°F, 44% chance of rain.

Across the books: opened -56.0, now -56.5 (the market moved 0.7 toward Indiana).

Full detail
We settle onIndiana by 57.521% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+doesn't rate Howard
FPIdoesn't rate Howard
Sagarin-61.0
Masseyrates Howard and Indiana on different scales
Market (8 books)-56.5
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points64.5
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadIndiana Hoosiers -56.5-110+136-10.1%

Line move: spread has moved 0.7 toward Indiana Hoosiers since 09-08 16:04.

The line is -56.5. Rating differences overshoot on games this lopsided, so whatever gap shows up is arithmetic rather than insight.

Only one model disagrees with the market on the side. A lone dissenter is usually the one at fault.

Washington State Cougars at Kansas State WildcatsWashington State at Kansas State
CFB tomorrow 11:00am
No bet
market says Kansas State by 17.5, our data says Kansas State by 17
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Lines this big overshoot, and the ratings don't move it enough to matter. Market says Kansas State by 17.5.

The spread

← more Washington State than the bookmore Kansas State →
Market
Kansas State by 17.5TOM, -110
SP+
Kansas State by 18.5
FPI
Kansas State by 15.5
Sagarin
Kansas State by 17.5
Massey
Kansas State by 3
We say
Kansas State by 170.3 pts off the market

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Kansas State by 17opened Kansas State by 23.5now Kansas State by 17.5SunMonTueWedThuFri

The spread has moved 6 points since it opened, from Kansas State by 23.5 to Kansas State by 17.5. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
49TOM
SP+ pace
48.8on the market
Massey
52.33.3 pts over the market
We say
50.51.5 pts over the market
Nothing on the total. Our number is within 1.5 points of the book.

The total this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 50.5opened 51now 49SunMonTueWedThuFri

The total has moved 2 points since it opened, from 51 to 49. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

Kansas State spreadTotal (over)Kansas State MLWashington State ML
TOM-17.5 -11049 -110
Pinnacle-17.5 -10749.5 +101-969+625
All 13 books
Kansas State spreadTotal (over)Kansas State MLWashington State ML
TOM-17.5 -11049 -110
BetMGM-17.5 -10549.5 -105-1000+700
BetOnline.ag-17.5 -11049.5 -110-900+613
BetRivers-17.5 -11049 -112-1115+650
BetUS-17.5 -11049 -110-900+600
Bovada-17.5 -11049 -110-1000+625
Caesars-17.5 -10849.5 -107-1000+650
DraftKings-17.5 -10848.5 -115-950+625
Fanatics-17.5 -11049 -110-950+650
FanDuel-16.5 -12449.5 -110-1200+720
LowVig.ag-17.5 -10649.5 -108-900+613
MyBookie.ag-17.5 -11049 -110-1099+650
Pinnacle-17.5 -10749.5 +101-969+625

Marked: best for the Kansas State side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Washington State +17.5 · -110 at TOM
Covers 47 in 100 by our number, but lines this big overshoot and the ratings can't price them. Not a bet.
Blowout line
Washington State to win · +637
We make it 12 in 100 to win, the price says 14, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate.
Off the band
the Over 49.0 · -110 at TOM
SP+ projects 49 and Massey projects 52. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet.
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck wouldn't. Nothing here is even the better half of a coin flip.

Weather at kickoff: 5 mph wind, 76°F.

Across the books: opened -18.5, now -17.5 (the market moved 1.0 toward Washington State).

TOM: total 49.0 here against 49.4 consensus.

Full detail
We settle onKansas State by 1730% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+-18.5-853
FPI-15.5-558
Sagarin-17.5-724
Massey-3.0-134
Market (12 books)-17.5-665
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points49.050.5
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadWashington State Cougars +17.5-110+114-5.6%
MoneylineWashington State Cougars ML+637+705priced at 14 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable
TotalOver 49.0-110-105shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 1.3 toward Washington State Cougars since 09-06 11:33; total has moved down 2.6.

TOM: total 49.0 here against 49.4 consensus.

The line is -17.5. Rating differences overshoot on games this lopsided, so whatever gap shows up is arithmetic rather than insight.

Oregon Ducks at Oklahoma State CowboysOregon at Oklahoma State
CFB tomorrow 11:00am
Under 55.5
should be 55 · getting 0.5 pts · was 57.5
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Lines this big overshoot, and the ratings don't move it enough to matter. Market says Oregon by 23.

The spread

← more Oregon than the bookmore Oklahoma State →
Market
Oregon by 23TOM, -105
SP+
Oregon by 20.5
FPI
Oregon by 22
Sagarin
Oregon by 23.5
Massey
a pick'em
We say
Oregon by 22.50.3 pts off the market

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Oregon by 22.5opened Oregon by 22.5now Oregon by 23SunMonTueWedThuFri

The spread has moved 0.5 points since it opened, from Oregon by 22.5 to Oregon by 23. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
55.5TOM, Under -115
SP+ pace
53.81.7 pts under the market
Massey
52.43.1 pts under the market
We say
53.12.4 pts under the market
Under 55.5 is a little nasty. Our total is 2.4 points under the book. Ratings totals don't beat the closing number over four seasons, so a total is never a pick on its own here.

The total this weekshrinking, 2.3 pts

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 53.1opened 57.8now 55.5SunMonTueWedThuFri

The total has come 2.3 points toward our number since it opened. That's the market agreeing with us, and 2.3 points more room gone. If you like it, take it before it moves again.

Oklahoma State spreadTotal (over)Oklahoma State MLOregon ML
TOM+23 -10555.5 -105
Pinnacle+23.5 -11055.5 -108+1025-1955
All 13 books
Oklahoma State spreadTotal (over)Oklahoma State MLOregon ML
TOM+23 -10555.5 -105
BetMGM+23 -10855.5 -105+1150-2000
BetOnline.ag+23 -10555.5 -105+1116-2300
BetRivers+23.5 -11255.5 -112+1050
BetUS+23 -10555 -110+1125-2300
Bovada+23 -11055.5 -110+950-2000
Caesars+23 -10955.5 -107+1100-2500
DraftKings+23.5 -11555.5 -105+1100-2100
Fanatics+23.5 -11055.5 -110+1050-1800
FanDuel+23.5 -11555.5 -110+1060-2300
LowVig.ag+23 -10155.5 -103+1116-2300
MyBookie.ag+23.5 -11055 -110+1072-2549
Pinnacle+23.5 -11055.5 -108+1025-1955

Marked: best for the Oklahoma State side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Oklahoma State +23.0 · -105 at TOM
Covers 43 in 100 by our number, but lines this big overshoot and the ratings can't price them. Not a bet.
Blowout line
Oklahoma State to win · +1086
We make it 6 in 100 to win, the price says 8, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate.
Off the band
the Under 55.5 · -115 at TOM
SP+ projects 54 and Massey projects 52. That's 2.4 points under the market.
A Little Nasty, not rated

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is the Under 55.5 · -115 at TOM. The totals model is still proving itself.

Weather at kickoff: 7 mph wind, 84°F, 36% chance of rain.

Across the books: opened +22.5, now +23.5 (the market moved 1.1 toward Oregon).

TOM: spread +23.0 here against +23.4 consensus.

Full detail
We settle onOregon by 22.521% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP++20.5+1122
FPI+22.0+1383
Sagarin+23.5+1721
MasseyPK-102
Market (12 books)+23.0+1096
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points55.553.1
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadOklahoma State Cowboys +23.0-105+135-8.7%
MoneylineOklahoma State Cowboys ML+1086+1502priced at 8 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable
TotalUnder 55.5-115-105shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 1.1 toward Oregon Ducks since 09-06 16:49; total has moved down 2.2.

TOM: spread +23.0 here against +23.4 consensus.

The line is +23.0. Rating differences overshoot on games this lopsided, so whatever gap shows up is arithmetic rather than insight.

Old Dominion Monarchs at Virginia Tech HokiesOld Dominion at Virginia Tech
CFB tomorrow 11:00am
No bet
market says Virginia Tech by 19, our data says Virginia Tech by 19
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Lines this big overshoot, and the ratings don't move it enough to matter. Market says Virginia Tech by 19.

The spread

← more Old Dominion than the bookmore Virginia Tech →
Market
Virginia Tech by 19TOM, -108
SP+
Virginia Tech by 21
FPI
Virginia Tech by 17.5
Sagarin
Virginia Tech by 21
Massey
Virginia Tech by 2.5
We say
Virginia Tech by 190.1 pts off the market

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Virginia Tech by 19opened Virginia Tech by 18now Virginia Tech by 19SunMonTueWedThuFri

The spread has moved 1 point since it opened, from Virginia Tech by 18 to Virginia Tech by 19. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
48TOM
SP+ pace
46.51.5 pts under the market
Massey
52.44.4 pts over the market
We say
49.41.4 pts over the market
Nothing on the total. Our number is within 1.4 points of the book.

The total this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 49.4opened 50.8now 48SunMonTueWedThuFri

The total has moved 2.8 points since it opened, from 50.8 to 48. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

Virginia Tech spreadTotal (over)Virginia Tech MLOld Dominion ML
TOM-19 -10848 -110
Kalshi-17.5 -126 54¢49.5 +109 46¢-967 90¢+756 11¢
Pinnacle-19.5 -10448 -111-1107+689
All 14 books
Virginia Tech spreadTotal (over)Virginia Tech MLOld Dominion ML
TOM-19 -10848 -110
Kalshi-17.5 -126 54¢49.5 +109 46¢-967 90¢+756 11¢
BetMGM-18.5 -11048.5 -102-1100+750
BetOnline.ag-19 -10847.5 -115-1200+754
BetRivers-19 -10948.5 -115-1430+750
BetUS-19 -11048 -105-1200+750
Bovada-19 -11048 -115-1100+650
Caesars-19.5 -10648.5 -105-1200+700
DraftKings-19.5 -10248.5 -105-1100+700
Fanatics-19 -11048.5 -105-1200+750
FanDuel-18.5 -11448.5 -105-1250+740
LowVig.ag-19 -10447.5 -114-1200+754
MyBookie.ag-19 -11048.5 -110-1205+690
Pinnacle-19.5 -10448 -111-1107+689

Marked: best for the Virginia Tech side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Virginia Tech -19.0 · -108 at TOM
Covers 56 in 100 by our number, but lines this big overshoot and the ratings can't price them. Not a bet.
Blowout line
Virginia Tech to win · -1200
We make it 90 in 100 to win, the price says 92, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate.
Off the band
the Over 48.0 · -110 at TOM
SP+ projects 47 and Massey projects 52. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet.
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck wouldn't. Nothing here is even the better half of a coin flip.

Weather at kickoff: 2 mph wind, 77°F, 20% chance of rain.

Across the books: opened -18.0, now -19.5 (the market moved 1.3 toward Virginia Tech).

TOM: spread -19.0 here against -19.3 consensus.

Full detail
We settle onVirginia Tech by 1940% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+-21.0-1153
FPI-17.5-750
Sagarin-21.0-1217
Massey-2.5-131
Market (12 books)-19.0-740
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points48.049.4
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadVirginia Tech Hokies -19.0-108-127+4.0%
MoneylineVirginia Tech Hokies ML-1200-911priced at 92 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable
TotalOver 48.0-110-106shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 1.3 toward Virginia Tech Hokies since 09-06 16:49; total has moved down 2.6.

TOM: spread -19.0 here against -19.3 consensus.

The line is -19.0. Rating differences overshoot on games this lopsided, so whatever gap shows up is arithmetic rather than insight.

Penn State Nittany Lions at Temple OwlsPenn State at Temple
CFB tomorrow 11:00am
Over 50.5
should be 52 · getting 1.5 pts · was 49.5
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Lines this big overshoot, and the ratings don't move it enough to matter. Market says Penn State by 24.

The spread

← more Penn State than the bookmore Temple →
Market
Penn State by 24TOM, -113
SP+
Penn State by 22.5
FPI
Penn State by 22
Sagarin
Penn State by 26
Massey
Temple by 0.5
We say
Penn State by 23.50.5 pts off the market

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Penn State by 23.5opened Penn State by 23.5now Penn State by 24SunMonTueWedThuFri

The spread has moved 0.5 points since it opened, from Penn State by 23.5 to Penn State by 24. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
50.5TOM, Over -117
SP+ pace
58.88.3 pts over the market
Massey
52.21.7 pts over the market
We say
55.55 pts over the market
Over 50.5 is a little nasty. Our total is 5 points over the book. Ratings totals don't beat the closing number over four seasons, so a total is never a pick on its own here.

The total this weekshrinking, 0.7 pts

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 55.5opened 49.8now 50.5SunMonTueWedThuFri

The total has come 0.7 points toward our number since it opened. That's the market agreeing with us, and 0.7 points more room gone. If you like it, take it before it moves again.

Temple spreadTotal (over)Temple MLPenn State ML
TOM+24 -11350.5 -117
Pinnacle+24 -10551 -109+1160-2358
All 13 books
Temple spreadTotal (over)Temple MLPenn State ML
TOM+24 -11350.5 -117
BetMGM+24 -11050.5 -118+1400-2500
BetOnline.ag+24 -11351 -115+1276-3100
BetRivers+24 -11351 -109+1400
BetUS+24 -11051 -115+1400-3100
Bovada+24 -11051 -110+1000-2500
Caesars+24 -11250.5 -115+1200-2500
DraftKings+24.5 -11850.5 -120+1300-2800
Fanatics+24 -11051 -110+1300-2500
FanDuel+23.5 -10250.5 -115+1400
LowVig.ag+24 -10951 -114+1276-3100
MyBookie.ag+24 -11050.5 -110+1130
Pinnacle+24 -10551 -109+1160-2358

Marked: best for the Temple side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Temple +24.0 · -113 at TOM
Covers 43 in 100 by our number, but lines this big overshoot and the ratings can't price them. Not a bet.
Blowout line
Temple to win · +1288
We make it 6 in 100 to win, the price says 7, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate.
Off the band
the Over 50.5 · -117 at TOM
SP+ projects 59 and Massey projects 52. That's 5.0 points over the market.
A Little Nasty, not rated

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is the Over 50.5 · -117 at TOM. The totals model is still proving itself.

Weather at kickoff: 10 mph wind, 79°F.

Across the books: opened +23.5, now +24.0 (the market moved 0.5 toward Penn State).

TOM: total 50.5 here against 50.9 consensus.

Full detail
We settle onPenn State by 23.530% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP++22.5+1469
FPI+22.0+1411
Sagarin+26.0+2418
Massey-0.5-105
Market (12 books)+24.0+1260
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points50.555.5
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadTemple Owls +24.0-113+135-10.5%
MoneylineTemple Owls ML+1288+1703priced at 7 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable
TotalOver 50.5-117-116shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 0.5 toward Penn State Nittany Lions since 09-05 22:46; total has moved up 1.4.

TOM: total 50.5 here against 50.9 consensus.

The line is +24.0. Rating differences overshoot on games this lopsided, so whatever gap shows up is arithmetic rather than insight.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Georgia BulldogsWestern Kentucky at Georgia
CFB tomorrow 11:45am
No bet
market says Georgia by 40, our data says Georgia by 40
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Lines this big overshoot, and the ratings don't move it enough to matter. Market says Georgia by 40.

The spread

← more Western Kentucky than the bookmore Georgia →
Market
Georgia by 40TOM, -105
SP+
Georgia by 44
FPI
Georgia by 38.5
Sagarin
Georgia by 42
Massey
Georgia by 4.5
We say
Georgia by 400.1 pts off the market

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Georgia by 40opened Georgia by 39now Georgia by 40SunMonTueWedThuFri

The spread has moved 1 point since it opened, from Georgia by 39 to Georgia by 40. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
55.5TOM
SP+ pace
57.62.1 pts over the market
Massey
54.31.2 pts under the market
Weather
-1.062% chance of rain, takes a point off
We say
550.5 pts under the market
Nothing on the total. Our number is within 0.5 points of the book.

The total this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 55opened 53.4now 55.5SunMonTueWedThuFri

The total has moved 2.1 points since it opened, from 53.4 to 55.5. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

Georgia spreadTotal (over)Georgia MLWestern Kentucky ML
TOM-40 -10555.5 -110
Kalshi55.5 -112 51¢
Pinnacle-40 -10555.5 -102
All 13 books
Georgia spreadTotal (over)Georgia MLWestern Kentucky ML
TOM-40 -10555.5 -110
Kalshi55.5 -112 51¢
BetMGM-40.5 -11055.5 -110
BetOnline.ag-40 -10555.5 -110
BetRivers-41.5 -10855.5 -114
BetUS-40.5 -11055.5 -110
Bovada-40 -11055 -110
Caesars-40.5 -11055.5 -110
DraftKings-39.5 -11255.5 -112
Fanatics-40.5 -11055.5 -105
FanDuel-40.5 -11055.5 -112
LowVig.ag-40 -10655.5 -108
Pinnacle-40 -10555.5 -102

Marked: best for the Georgia side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Georgia -40.0 · -105 at TOM
Covers 50 in 100 by our number, but lines this big overshoot and the ratings can't price them. Not a bet.
Blowout line
the Under 55.5 · -110 at TOM
SP+ projects 58 and Massey projects 54. Weather takes 1 off. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet.
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck wouldn't. Nothing here is even the better half of a coin flip.

Weather at kickoff: 5 mph wind, 80°F, 62% chance of rain. Total pulled down 1 for it.

Across the books: opened -35.5, now -40.0 (the market moved 4.7 toward Georgia).

Full detail
We settle onGeorgia by 4040% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+-44.0
FPI-38.5
Sagarin-42.0
Massey-4.5-157
Market (11 books)-40.0
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points55.555.0
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadGeorgia Bulldogs -40.0-105+101-1.4%
TotalUnder 55.5-110-102shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 4.7 toward Georgia Bulldogs since 09-05 13:53; total has moved up 3.0.

TOM matches the consensus.

The line is -40.0. Rating differences overshoot on games this lopsided, so whatever gap shows up is arithmetic rather than insight.

Colgate Raiders at Central Michigan ChippewasColgate at Central Michigan
CFB tomorrow 12:00pm
No bet
market says Central Michigan by 21.5, our data says Central Michigan by 18.5
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Lines this big overshoot, and the ratings don't move it enough to matter. Market says Central Michigan by 21.5.

The spread

← more Colgate than the bookmore Central Michigan →
Market
Central Michigan by 21.5
Sagarin
Central Michigan by 11
We say
Central Michigan by 18.53.1 pts off the market
Central Michigan spreadTotal (over)Central Michigan MLColgate ML
Kalshi49.5-1429 93¢
Pinnacle-21.5 -11349.5 -107-1881+801
All 9 books
Central Michigan spreadTotal (over)Central Michigan MLColgate ML
Kalshi49.5-1429 93¢
BetOnline.ag-21 -12548.5 -115
BetRivers-22 -11349.5 -114+1150
Caesars-21.5 -11049.5 -106-2500+1000
DraftKings-21.5 -11249.5 -102-1650+950
Fanatics-22 -11049.5 -110-2200+1200
FanDuel-22.5 -11549.5 -110+1400
LowVig.ag-21 -12548.5 -115
Pinnacle-21.5 -11349.5 -107-1881+801

Marked: best for the Central Michigan side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Colgate +21.5 · -110
Covers 52 in 100 by our number, but lines this big overshoot and the ratings can't price them. Not a bet.
Blowout line
Colgate to win · +1070
We make it 11 in 100 to win, the price says 9, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate.
Off the band

If you're betting it anyway: Buck wouldn't. Nothing here is even the better half of a coin flip.

Weather at kickoff: 12 mph wind, 80°F. Total pulled down 0.7 for it.

Across the books: opened -25.0, now -21.5 (the market moved 3.4 toward Colgate).

Kalshi thin: Over 49.5, only $15 available; Colgate Raiders ML, only $466 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

The ratings sit 10 points off the market here. A gap that big usually means a rating is stale, not that the market is wrong, so the number is discounted.

Full detail
We settle onCentral Michigan by 18.530% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+doesn't rate Colgate
FPIdoesn't rate Colgate
Sagarin-11.0-340
Masseyrates Colgate and Central Michigan on different scales
Market (8 books)-21.5-966
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points49.5
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadColgate Raiders +21.5-110-110-0.1%
MoneylineColgate Raiders ML+1070+837priced at 9 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable

Line move: spread has moved 3.4 toward Colgate Raiders since 09-08 16:04; total has moved down 0.8.

The line is -21.5. Rating differences overshoot on games this lopsided, so whatever gap shows up is arithmetic rather than insight.

Only one model disagrees with the market on the side. A lone dissenter is usually the one at fault.

Holy Cross Crusaders at Miami (OH) RedHawksHoly Cross at Miami (OH)
CFB tomorrow 12:00pm
No bet
market says Miami (OH) by 30.5, our data says Miami (OH) by 27
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Lines this big overshoot, and the ratings don't move it enough to matter. Market says Miami (OH) by 30.5.

The spread

← more Holy Cross than the bookmore Miami (OH) →
Market
Miami (OH) by 30.5
Sagarin
Miami (OH) by 14.5
We say
Miami (OH) by 273.4 pts off the market
Miami (OH) spreadTotal (over)Miami (OH) MLHoly Cross ML
Kalshi49.5 -116 52¢+2243
Pinnacle-30.5 -11050.5 -103
All 9 books
Miami (OH) spreadTotal (over)Miami (OH) MLHoly Cross ML
Kalshi49.5 -116 52¢+2243
BetOnline.ag-30.5 -11550.5 -120
BetRivers-31 -11250.5 -115
Caesars-30.5 -11350.5 -110
DraftKings-30.5 -11250.5 -110+1800
Fanatics-30.5 -11550.5 -110+2200
FanDuel-30.5 -11550.5 -108+2000
LowVig.ag-30.5 -11550.5 -120
Pinnacle-30.5 -11050.5 -103

Marked: best for the Miami (OH) side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Holy Cross +30.5 · -110
Covers 47 in 100 by our number, but lines this big overshoot and the ratings can't price them. Not a bet.
Blowout line
Holy Cross to win · +2095
We make it 3 in 100 to win, the price says 5, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate.
Off the band

If you're betting it anyway: Buck wouldn't. Nothing here is even the better half of a coin flip.

Weather at kickoff: 6 mph wind, 80°F, 46% chance of rain.

Across the books: opened -31.5, now -30.5 (the market moved 1.1 toward Holy Cross).

The ratings sit 16 points off the market here. A gap that big usually means a rating is stale, not that the market is wrong, so the number is discounted.

Full detail
We settle onMiami (OH) by 2721% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+doesn't rate Holy Cross
FPIdoesn't rate Holy Cross
Sagarin-14.5-495
Masseyrates Holy Cross and Miami (OH) on different scales
Market (8 books)-30.5-2053
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points50.5
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadHoly Cross Crusaders +30.5-110+114-5.6%
MoneylineHoly Cross Crusaders ML+2095+2965priced at 5 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable

Line move: spread has moved 1.1 toward Holy Cross Crusaders since 09-08 16:04; total has moved down 0.8.

The line is -30.5. Rating differences overshoot on games this lopsided, so whatever gap shows up is arithmetic rather than insight.

Only one model disagrees with the market on the side. A lone dissenter is usually the one at fault.

Robert Morris Colonials at Akron ZipsRobert Morris at Akron
CFB tomorrow 2:30pm
No bet
market says Akron by 27.5, our data says Akron by 25
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Lines this big overshoot, and the ratings don't move it enough to matter. Market says Akron by 27.5.

The spread

← more Robert Morris than the bookmore Akron →
Market
Akron by 27.5
Sagarin
Akron by 16
We say
Akron by 252.4 pts off the market
Akron spreadTotal (over)Akron MLRobert Morris ML
Kalshi43.5 -116 52¢-3476 97¢
Pinnacle-27.5 -10944 -111
All 9 books
Akron spreadTotal (over)Akron MLRobert Morris ML
Kalshi43.5 -116 52¢-3476 97¢
BetOnline.ag-27.5 -11544 -120
BetRivers-28 -11542.5 -118
Caesars-27.5 -11443.5 -114+1400
DraftKings-27.5 -11043.5 -118+1500
Fanatics-27.5 -11544 -110+2800
FanDuel-27.5 -11443.5 -108+2400
LowVig.ag-27.5 -11544 -120
Pinnacle-27.5 -10944 -111

Marked: best for the Akron side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Robert Morris +27.5 · -110
Covers 45 in 100 by our number, but lines this big overshoot and the ratings can't price them. Not a bet.
Blowout line
Robert Morris to win · +1851
We make it 4 in 100 to win, the price says 5, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate.
Off the band

If you're betting it anyway: Buck wouldn't. Nothing here is even the better half of a coin flip.

Weather at kickoff: 8 mph wind, 79°F, 81% chance of rain. Total pulled down 1 for it.

Across the books: opened -28.5, now -27.5 (the market moved 1.0 toward Robert Morris).

Kalshi thin: Robert Morris Colonials ML, only $28 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

The ratings sit 12 points off the market here. A gap that big usually means a rating is stale, not that the market is wrong, so the number is discounted.

Full detail
We settle onAkron by 2521% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+doesn't rate Robert Morris
FPIdoesn't rate Robert Morris
Sagarin-16.0-608
Masseyrates Robert Morris and Akron on different scales
Market (8 books)-27.5-1935
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points44.0
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadRobert Morris Colonials +27.5-110+121-7.2%
MoneylineRobert Morris Colonials ML+1851+2165priced at 5 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable

Line move: spread has moved 1.0 toward Robert Morris Colonials since 09-08 16:04.

The line is -27.5. Rating differences overshoot on games this lopsided, so whatever gap shows up is arithmetic rather than insight.

Only one model disagrees with the market on the side. A lone dissenter is usually the one at fault.

California Golden Bears at Syracuse OrangeCalifornia at Syracuse
CFB tomorrow 2:30pm
No bet
market says Syracuse by 3.5, our data says Syracuse by 4
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says Syracuse by 3.5, we say Syracuse by 4. That's the same number, and the vig eats anything smaller.

The spread

← more California than the bookmore Syracuse →
Market
Syracuse by 3.5TOM, -110
SP+
Syracuse by 8.5
FPI
Syracuse by 8.5
Sagarin
Syracuse by 1.5
Massey
Syracuse by 2.5
We say
Syracuse by 40.4 pts off the market

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Syracuse by 4opened Syracuse by 3now Syracuse by 3.5MonTueWedThuFri

The spread has moved 0.5 points since it opened, from Syracuse by 3 to Syracuse by 3.5. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
57TOM
SP+ pace
53.63.4 pts under the market
Massey
57.30.3 pts over the market
We say
55.51.5 pts under the market
Nothing on the total. Our number is within 1.5 points of the book.

The total this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 55.5opened 57now 57MonTueWedThuFri

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

Syracuse spreadTotal (over)Syracuse MLCalifornia ML
TOM-3.5 -11057 -105-180+150
Kalshi-3.5 -112 51¢56.5 -116 52¢-175 62¢+146 39¢
Pinnacle-3.5 -11156 -118-183+157
All 14 books
Syracuse spreadTotal (over)Syracuse MLCalifornia ML
TOM-3.5 -11057 -105-180+150
Kalshi-3.5 -112 51¢56.5 -116 52¢-175 62¢+146 39¢
BetMGM-3.5 -11056.5 -110-185+150
BetOnline.ag-3.5 -11057 -105-180+157
BetRivers-3.5 -11356.5 -112-190+150
BetUS-3.5 -11057 -110-180+155
Bovada-4 -10556.5 -115-185+160
Caesars-3.5 -10856.5 -117-182+152
DraftKings-3.5 -11056.5 -112-185+154
Fanatics-3.5 -11556.5 -115-180+150
FanDuel-3.5 -10856.5 -114-178+146
LowVig.ag-3.5 -10657 -103-180+157
MyBookie.ag-3.5 -11057 -110-182+147
Pinnacle-3.5 -11156 -118-183+157

Marked: best for the Syracuse side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Syracuse -3.5 · -110 at TOM
Covers 49 in 100 by our number. Needs 52 to break even. Not enough.
Not Nasty
Syracuse to win · -180 at TOM
We make it 60 in 100 to win. The price says 64. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 60 cents fair, a play under 55.
Not Nasty
the Under 57.0 · -115 at TOM
SP+ projects 54 and Massey projects 57. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet.
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck wouldn't. Nothing here is even the better half of a coin flip.

Across the books: opened -1.0, now -3.5 (the market moved 2.3 toward Syracuse). It crossed 3 on the way, which is where a lot of games land.

TOM: total 57.0 here against 56.3 consensus.

Full detail
We settle onSyracuse by 421% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+-8.5-244
FPI-8.5-256
Sagarin-1.5-114
Massey-2.5-129
Market (12 books)-3.5-172
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points57.055.5
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadSyracuse Orange -3.5-110+105-3.7%
MoneylineSyracuse Orange ML-180-151-4.1%
TotalUnder 57.0-115-103shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 2.3 toward Syracuse Orange since 09-06 12:57; total has moved up 2.1.

TOM: total 57.0 here against 56.3 consensus.

Nothing here beats what it costs. Models and market agree closely enough that the vig eats any difference.

Central Connecticut Blue Devils at Toledo RocketsCentral Connecticut at Toledo
CFB tomorrow 2:30pm
No bet
market says Toledo by 36, our data says Toledo by 32.5
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Lines this big overshoot, and the ratings don't move it enough to matter. Market says Toledo by 36.

The spread

← more Central Connecticut than the bookmore Toledo →
Market
Toledo by 36
Sagarin
Toledo by 24
We say
Toledo by 32.53.5 pts off the market
Central Connecticut +36.0 · -110
Covers 48 in 100 by our number, but lines this big overshoot and the ratings can't price them. Not a bet.
Blowout line
Central Connecticut to win · +3500
We make it 1 in 100 to win, the price says 3, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate.
Off the band

If you're betting it anyway: Buck wouldn't. Nothing here is even the better half of a coin flip.

Weather at kickoff: 8 mph wind, 81°F.

Across the books: opened -35.0, now -36.0 (the market moved 0.6 toward Toledo).

The ratings sit 12 points off the market here. A gap that big usually means a rating is stale, not that the market is wrong, so the number is discounted.

Full detail
We settle onToledo by 32.530% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+doesn't rate Central Connecticut
FPIdoesn't rate Central Connecticut
Sagarin-24.0-1893
Masseyrates Central Connecticut and Toledo on different scales
Market (6 books)-36.0-3582
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points54.5
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadCentral Connecticut Blue Devils +36.0-110+110-4.8%
MoneylineCentral Connecticut Blue Devils ML+3500+6967priced at 3 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable

Line move: spread has moved 0.6 toward Toledo Rockets since 09-08 16:04; total has moved down 1.9.

The line is -36.0. Rating differences overshoot on games this lopsided, so whatever gap shows up is arithmetic rather than insight.

Only one model disagrees with the market on the side. A lone dissenter is usually the one at fault.

Weber State Wildcats at Colorado BuffaloesWeber State at Colorado
CFB tomorrow 2:30pm
No bet
market says Colorado by 34.5, our data says Colorado by 32
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Lines this big overshoot, and the ratings don't move it enough to matter. Market says Colorado by 34.5.

The spread

← more Weber State than the bookmore Colorado →
Market
Colorado by 34.5
Sagarin
Colorado by 26
We say
Colorado by 322.6 pts off the market
Weber State +34.5 · -110
Covers 44 in 100 by our number, but lines this big overshoot and the ratings can't price them. Not a bet.
Blowout line
Weber State to win · +2677
We make it 2 in 100 to win, the price says 4, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate.
Off the band

If you're betting it anyway: Buck wouldn't. Nothing here is even the better half of a coin flip.

Weather at kickoff: 6 mph wind, 73°F.

The ratings sit 9 points off the market here. A gap that big usually means a rating is stale, not that the market is wrong, so the number is discounted.

Full detail
We settle onColorado by 3230% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+doesn't rate Weber State
FPIdoesn't rate Weber State
Sagarin-26.0-2445
Masseyrates Weber State and Colorado on different scales
Market (7 books)-34.5-2757
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points55.0
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadWeber State Wildcats +34.5-110+126-8.0%
MoneylineWeber State Wildcats ML+2677+6479priced at 4 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable

Line move: total has moved up 1.2.

The line is -34.5. Rating differences overshoot on games this lopsided, so whatever gap shows up is arithmetic rather than insight.

Only one model disagrees with the market on the side. A lone dissenter is usually the one at fault.

Eastern Michigan Eagles at Michigan State SpartansEastern Michigan at Michigan State
CFB tomorrow 2:30pm
No bet
market says Michigan State by 17.5, our data says Michigan State by 18
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Lines this big overshoot, and the ratings don't move it enough to matter. Market says Michigan State by 17.5.

The spread

← more Eastern Michigan than the bookmore Michigan State →
Market
Michigan State by 17.5TOM, -105
SP+
Michigan State by 19
FPI
Michigan State by 19
Sagarin
Michigan State by 21
Massey
Michigan State by 3.5
We say
Michigan State by 180.3 pts off the market

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Michigan State by 18opened Michigan State by 17now Michigan State by 17.5MonTueWedThuFri

The spread has moved 0.5 points since it opened, from Michigan State by 17 to Michigan State by 17.5. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
49.5TOM
SP+ pace
50.61.1 pts over the market
Massey
50.20.7 pts over the market
We say
50.40.9 pts over the market
Nothing on the total. Our number is within 0.9 points of the book.

The total this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 50.4opened 51now 49.5MonTueWedThuFri

The total has moved 1.5 points since it opened, from 51 to 49.5. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

Michigan State spreadTotal (over)Michigan State MLEastern Michigan ML
TOM-17.5 -10549.5 -110
Pinnacle-17.5 -10850 -111-1012+645
All 13 books
Michigan State spreadTotal (over)Michigan State MLEastern Michigan ML
TOM-17.5 -10549.5 -110
BetMGM-17 -11049.5 -110-900+650
BetOnline.ag-17.5 -10549.5 -110-1000+661
BetRivers-17.5 -10949.5 -114-1250+650
BetUS-17.5 -10549.5 -110-1000+650
Bovada-17.5 -11050 -115-1000+625
Caesars-17.5 -10749.5 -113-1000+625
DraftKings-17.5 -10549.5 -115-900+600
Fanatics-17.5 -11050 -110-950+650
FanDuel-17.5 -10649.5 -110-1000+640
LowVig.ag-17.5 -10149.5 -108-1000+661
MyBookie.ag-17.5 -11049.5 -110-1099+630
Pinnacle-17.5 -10850 -111-1012+645

Marked: best for the Michigan State side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Michigan State -17.5 · -105 at TOM
Covers 55 in 100 by our number, but lines this big overshoot and the ratings can't price them. Not a bet.
Blowout line
Michigan State to win · -1000
We make it 88 in 100 to win, the price says 91, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate.
Off the band
the Over 49.5 · -110 at TOM
SP+ projects 51 and Massey projects 50. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet.
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck wouldn't. Nothing here is even the better half of a coin flip.

Weather at kickoff: 9 mph wind, 81°F.

Across the books: opened -18.0, now -17.5 (the market moved 0.5 toward Eastern Michigan).

TOM: total 49.5 here against 49.8 consensus.

Full detail
We settle onMichigan State by 1821% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+-19.0-877
FPI-19.0-902
Sagarin-21.0-1227
Massey-3.5-144
Market (12 books)-17.5-676
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points49.550.4
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadMichigan State Spartans -17.5-105-122+3.8%
MoneylineMichigan State Spartans ML-1000-767priced at 91 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable
TotalOver 49.5-110-102shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 0.5 toward Eastern Michigan Eagles since 09-06 13:17; total has moved down 1.2.

TOM: total 49.5 here against 49.8 consensus.

The line is -17.5. Rating differences overshoot on games this lopsided, so whatever gap shows up is arithmetic rather than insight.

Wagner Seahawks at James Madison DukesWagner at James Madison
CFB tomorrow 2:30pm
No bet
market says James Madison by 45.5, our data says James Madison by 43
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Lines this big overshoot, and the ratings don't move it enough to matter. Market says James Madison by 45.5.

The spread

← more Wagner than the bookmore James Madison →
Market
James Madison by 45.5
Sagarin
James Madison by 35
We say
James Madison by 432.2 pts off the market
James Madison spreadTotal (over)James Madison MLWagner ML
Kalshi55.5 -103 49¢
Pinnacle-45.5 -10354.5 -115
All 9 books
James Madison spreadTotal (over)James Madison MLWagner ML
Kalshi55.5 -103 49¢
BetOnline.ag-45.5 -10154.5 -120
BetRivers-45.5 -11255.5 -117
Caesars-45.5 -10355 -113
DraftKings-45.5 -10855.5 +100
Fanatics-45 -11055 -110
FanDuel-45.5 -11055.5 -110
LowVig.ag-45.5 -11554.5 -120
Pinnacle-45.5 -10354.5 -115

Marked: best for the James Madison side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Wagner +45.5 · -110
Covers 66 in 100 by our number, but lines this big overshoot and the ratings can't price them. Not a bet.
Blowout line

If you're betting it anyway: Buck wouldn't. Nothing here is even the better half of a coin flip.

Weather at kickoff: 6 mph wind, 81°F, 25% chance of rain.

The ratings sit 11 points off the market here. A gap that big usually means a rating is stale, not that the market is wrong, so the number is discounted.

Full detail
We settle onJames Madison by 4321% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+doesn't rate Wagner
FPIdoesn't rate Wagner
Sagarin-35.0
Masseyrates Wagner and James Madison on different scales
Market (8 books)-45.5
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points55.0
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadWagner Seahawks +45.5-110-195+13.8%

Line move: total has moved down 0.9.

The line is -45.5. Rating differences overshoot on games this lopsided, so whatever gap shows up is arithmetic rather than insight.

Only one model disagrees with the market on the side. A lone dissenter is usually the one at fault.

Maryland Terrapins at UConn HuskiesMaryland at UConn
CFB tomorrow 2:30pm
No bet
market says Maryland by 11.5, our data says Maryland by 11.5
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says Maryland by 11.5, we say Maryland by 11.5. That's the same number, and the vig eats anything smaller.

The spread

← more Maryland than the bookmore UConn →
Market
Maryland by 11.5TOM, -110
SP+
Maryland by 13
FPI
Maryland by 8
Sagarin
Maryland by 13.5
Massey
UConn by 1.5
We say
Maryland by 11.50.2 pts off the market

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Maryland by 11.5opened Maryland by 13.5now Maryland by 11.5MonTueWedThuFri

The spread has moved 2 points since it opened, from Maryland by 13.5 to Maryland by 11.5. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
52.5TOM
SP+ pace
49.53 pts under the market
Massey
55.63.1 pts over the market
We say
52.6on the market
Nothing on the total. Our number is within a quarter point of the book.

The total this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 52.6opened 52.5now 52.5MonTueWedThuFri

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

UConn spreadTotal (over)UConn MLMaryland ML
TOM+11.5 -11052.5 -105+340-450
Kalshi+11.5 -107 50¢51.5 -116 52¢+373 20¢-490 82¢
Pinnacle+12.5 -11552 -107+346-453
All 14 books
UConn spreadTotal (over)UConn MLMaryland ML
TOM+11.5 -11052.5 -105+340-450
Kalshi+11.5 -107 50¢51.5 -116 52¢+373 20¢-490 82¢
BetMGM+11.5 -11051.5 -115+350-450
BetOnline.ag+11.5 -11052 -105+350-450
BetRivers+11.5 -11252.5 -114+400-590
BetUS+11.5 -11052 -110+355-450
Bovada+11.5 -11052 -110+340-460
Caesars+11.5 -10952 -110+350-460
DraftKings+11.5 -11252.5 -105+350-455
Fanatics+11.5 -11052 -110+360-475
FanDuel+11.5 -11052.5 -105+350-465
LowVig.ag+11.5 -10652 -103+350-450
MyBookie.ag+11 -11052 -110+350-481
Pinnacle+12.5 -11552 -107+346-453

Marked: best for the UConn side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

UConn +11.5 · -110 at TOM
Covers 51 in 100 by our number. Needs 52 to break even. Not enough.
Not Nasty
UConn to win · +340 at TOM
We make it 23 in 100 to win, the price says 23, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate.
Off the band
the Over 52.5 · -105 at TOM
SP+ projects 50 and Massey projects 56. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet.
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck wouldn't. Nothing here is even the better half of a coin flip.

Weather at kickoff: 7 mph wind, 77°F.

TOM: spread +11.5 here against +12.0 consensus.

TOM: total 52.5 here against 52.0 consensus.

MyBookie.ag still has Maryland -11.0 while Pinnacle is at Maryland by 12.5.

Full detail
We settle onMaryland by 11.530% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP++13.0+430
FPI+8.0+241
Sagarin+13.5+443
Massey-1.5-119
Market (12 books)+11.5+355
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points52.552.6
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadUConn Huskies +11.5-110-105-1.1%
MoneylineUConn Huskies ML+340+342priced at 23 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable
TotalOver 52.5-105-100shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: total has moved down 1.5.

TOM: spread +11.5 here against +12.0 consensus; total 52.5 here against 52.0 consensus.

Nothing here beats what it costs. Models and market agree closely enough that the vig eats any difference.

Rice Owls at Notre Dame Fighting IrishRice at Notre Dame
CFB tomorrow 2:30pm
Under 55
should be 54.1 · getting 0.9 pts · was 52.5
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Lines this big overshoot, and the ratings don't move it enough to matter. Market says Notre Dame by 44.5.

The spread

← more Rice than the bookmore Notre Dame →
Market
Notre Dame by 44.5TOM, -110
SP+
Notre Dame by 39.5
FPI
Notre Dame by 41.5
Sagarin
Notre Dame by 47.5
Massey
Notre Dame by 4.5
We say
Notre Dame by 43.50.9 pts off the market

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Notre Dame by 43.5opened Notre Dame by 44.5now Notre Dame by 44.5SunMonTueWedThuFri

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
55TOM, Under -110
SP+ pace
51.33.7 pts under the market
Massey
50.44.6 pts under the market
We say
50.84.2 pts under the market
Under 55 is a little nasty. Our total is 4.2 points under the book. Ratings totals don't beat the closing number over four seasons, so a total is never a pick on its own here.

The total this weekbetter now, 1.5 pts

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 50.8opened 53.5now 55SunMonTueWedThuFri

The total has moved 1.5 points away from our number since it opened. For an Under, that's 1.5 points more room. It's a better bet now than it was.

Notre Dame spreadTotal (over)Notre Dame MLRice ML
TOM-44.5 -11055 -110
Kalshi55.5 -107 50¢
Pinnacle-44.5 -11055 -105
All 13 books
Notre Dame spreadTotal (over)Notre Dame MLRice ML
TOM-44.5 -11055 -110
Kalshi55.5 -107 50¢
BetMGM-44.5 -10855.5 -110
BetOnline.ag-44.5 -10555 -110
BetRivers-44.5 -11755 -113
BetUS-44.5 -10555 -110
Bovada-44.5 -11555 -105
Caesars-44.5 -11354.5 -115
DraftKings-44.5 -11054.5 -120
Fanatics-44.5 -11555 -110
FanDuel-44.5 -11554.5 -115
LowVig.ag-44.5 -10155 -108
Pinnacle-44.5 -11055 -105

Marked: best for the Notre Dame side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Rice +44.5 · -110 at TOM
Covers 63 in 100 by our number, but lines this big overshoot and the ratings can't price them. Not a bet.
Blowout line
the Under 55.0 · -110 at TOM
SP+ projects 51 and Massey projects 50. That's 4.2 points under the market.
A Little Nasty, not rated

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is the Under 55.0 · -110 at TOM. The totals model is still proving itself.

Weather at kickoff: 10 mph wind, 84°F.

Full detail
We settle onNotre Dame by 43.521% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+-39.5
FPI-41.5
Sagarin-47.5
Massey-4.5-163
Market (11 books)-44.5
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points55.050.8
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadRice Owls +44.5-110-173+10.9%
TotalUnder 55.0-110-109shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: total has moved up 2.5.

TOM matches the consensus.

The line is -44.5. Rating differences overshoot on games this lopsided, so whatever gap shows up is arithmetic rather than insight.

Sacred Heart Pioneers at UMass MinutemenSacred Heart at Massachusetts
CFB tomorrow 2:30pm
No bet
market says Massachusetts by 23.5, our data says Massachusetts by 19.5
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Lines this big overshoot, and the ratings don't move it enough to matter. Market says Massachusetts by 23.5.

The spread

← more Sacred Heart than the bookmore Massachusetts →
Market
Massachusetts by 23.5
Sagarin
Massachusetts by 10
We say
Massachusetts by 19.54.2 pts off the market
Massachusetts spreadTotal (over)Massachusetts MLSacred Heart ML
Kalshi53.5 -116 52¢
Pinnacle-23.5 -11553.5 -111-2551+949
All 9 books
Massachusetts spreadTotal (over)Massachusetts MLSacred Heart ML
Kalshi53.5 -116 52¢
BetOnline.ag-23.5 -11553.5 -115
BetRivers-24.5 -10853.5 -120
Caesars-23.5 -11353.5 -113+1100
DraftKings-23.5 -11853.5 -112-2400+1200
Fanatics-24.5 -10553.5 -110-2200+1200
FanDuel-24.5 -11053.5 -110+1200
LowVig.ag-23.5 -11553.5 -115
Pinnacle-23.5 -11553.5 -111-2551+949

Marked: best for the Massachusetts side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Sacred Heart +23.5 · -110
Covers 52 in 100 by our number, but lines this big overshoot and the ratings can't price them. Not a bet.
Blowout line
Sacred Heart to win · +1200
We make it 9 in 100 to win, the price says 8, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate.
Off the band

If you're betting it anyway: Buck wouldn't. Nothing here is even the better half of a coin flip.

Weather at kickoff: 7 mph wind, 76°F.

Kalshi thin: UMass Minutemen ML, only $1 available; Sacred Heart Pioneers ML, only $469 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

The ratings sit 14 points off the market here. A gap that big usually means a rating is stale, not that the market is wrong, so the number is discounted.

Full detail
We settle onMassachusetts by 19.530% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+doesn't rate Sacred Heart
FPIdoesn't rate Sacred Heart
Sagarin-10.0-288
Masseyrates Sacred Heart and Massachusetts on different scales
Market (8 books)-23.5-1088
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points53.5
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadSacred Heart Pioneers +23.5-110-110-0.1%
MoneylineSacred Heart Pioneers ML+1200+966priced at 8 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable

Line move: total has moved down 0.5.

The line is -23.5. Rating differences overshoot on games this lopsided, so whatever gap shows up is arithmetic rather than insight.

Only one model disagrees with the market on the side. A lone dissenter is usually the one at fault.

Utah State Aggies at Washington HuskiesUtah State at Washington
CFB tomorrow 2:30pm
Under 55.5
should be 54.7 · getting 0.8 pts · was 56.5
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Lines this big overshoot, and the ratings don't move it enough to matter. Market says Washington by 27.

The spread

← more Utah State than the bookmore Washington →
Market
Washington by 27TOM, -115
SP+
Washington by 25.5
FPI
Washington by 22
Sagarin
Washington by 34.5
Massey
Washington by 4
We say
Washington by 26.50.6 pts off the market

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Washington by 26.5opened Washington by 23.5now Washington by 27SunMonTueWedThuFri

The spread has moved 3.5 points since it opened, from Washington by 23.5 to Washington by 27. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
55.5TOM, Under -110
SP+ pace
49.75.8 pts under the market
Massey
53.81.7 pts under the market
We say
51.83.7 pts under the market
Under 55.5 is a little nasty. Our total is 3.7 points under the book. Ratings totals don't beat the closing number over four seasons, so a total is never a pick on its own here.

The total this weekbetter now, 4.5 pts

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 51.8opened 51now 55.5SunMonTueWedThuFri

The total has moved 4.5 points away from our number since it opened. For an Under, that's 4.5 points more room. It's a better bet now than it was.

Washington spreadTotal (over)Washington MLUtah State ML
TOM-27 -11555.5 -110
Pinnacle-27 -11155.5 -108+1609
All 13 books
Washington spreadTotal (over)Washington MLUtah State ML
TOM-27 -11555.5 -110
BetMGM-27.5 -10855.5 -108-3000+1700
BetOnline.ag-27 -11555.5 -110+1550
BetRivers-27 -11255.5 -112+1900
BetUS-27 -11555.5 -110
Bovada-27 -11555.5 -110+1300
Caesars-27 -11355.5 -110+1600
DraftKings-27.5 -10855.5 -112+1600
Fanatics-27.5 -11055.5 -110+1800
FanDuel-27.5 -10655.5 -110+1600
LowVig.ag-27 -11155.5 -108+1550
MyBookie.ag-27.5 -11055.5 -110+1389
Pinnacle-27 -11155.5 -108+1609

Marked: best for the Washington side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Utah State +27.0 · -105 at TOM
Covers 41 in 100 by our number, but lines this big overshoot and the ratings can't price them. Not a bet.
Blowout line
Utah State to win · +1600
We make it 4 in 100 to win, the price says 6, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate.
Off the band
the Under 55.5 · -110 at TOM
SP+ projects 50 and Massey projects 54. That's 3.7 points under the market.
A Little Nasty, not rated

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is the Under 55.5 · -110 at TOM. The totals model is still proving itself.

Weather at kickoff: 5 mph wind, 67°F.

Across the books: opened -24.5, now -27.0 (the market moved 2.6 toward Washington).

Full detail
We settle onWashington by 26.521% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+-25.5-2370
FPI-22.0-1398
Sagarin-34.5
Massey-4.0-153
Market (12 books)-27.0-1659
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points55.551.8
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadUtah State Aggies +27.0-105+146-10.5%
MoneylineUtah State Aggies ML+1600+2623priced at 6 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable
TotalUnder 55.5-110-108shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 2.6 toward Washington Huskies since 09-05 15:06; total has moved down 1.0.

TOM matches the consensus.

The line is -27.0. Rating differences overshoot on games this lopsided, so whatever gap shows up is arithmetic rather than insight.

Alabama State Hornets at Troy TrojansAlabama State at Troy
CFB tomorrow 3:00pm
No bet
market says Troy by 22.5, our data says Troy by 19
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Lines this big overshoot, and the ratings don't move it enough to matter. Market says Troy by 22.5.

The spread

← more Alabama State than the bookmore Troy →
Market
Troy by 22.5
Sagarin
Troy by 13.5
We say
Troy by 193.6 pts off the market
Alabama State +22.5 · -110
Covers 52 in 100 by our number, but lines this big overshoot and the ratings can't price them. Not a bet.
Blowout line
Alabama State to win · +950
We make it 10 in 100 to win, the price says 10, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate.
Off the band

If you're betting it anyway: Buck wouldn't. Nothing here is even the better half of a coin flip.

Weather at kickoff: 5 mph wind, 87°F, 51% chance of rain. Total pulled down 1 for it.

The ratings sit 9 points off the market here. A gap that big usually means a rating is stale, not that the market is wrong, so the number is discounted.

Full detail
We settle onTroy by 1940% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+doesn't rate Alabama State
FPIdoesn't rate Alabama State
Sagarin-13.5-456
Masseyrates Alabama State and Troy on different scales
Market (8 books)-22.5-956
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points51.5
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadAlabama State Hornets +22.5-110-110+0.0%
MoneylineAlabama State Hornets ML+950+892priced at 10 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable

Line move: total has moved down 1.0.

The line is -22.5. Rating differences overshoot on games this lopsided, so whatever gap shows up is arithmetic rather than insight.

Only one model disagrees with the market on the side. A lone dissenter is usually the one at fault.

Mercyhurst Lakers at New Mexico LobosMercyhurst at New Mexico
CFB tomorrow 3:00pm
No bet
market says New Mexico by 41.5, our data says New Mexico by 39.5
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Lines this big overshoot, and the ratings don't move it enough to matter. Market says New Mexico by 41.5.

The spread

← more Mercyhurst than the bookmore New Mexico →
Market
New Mexico by 41.5
Sagarin
New Mexico by 32
We say
New Mexico by 39.52 pts off the market
New Mexico spreadTotal (over)New Mexico MLMercyhurst ML
Kalshi53.5 -107 50¢
Pinnacle-41.5 -11152.5 -112
All 9 books
New Mexico spreadTotal (over)New Mexico MLMercyhurst ML
Kalshi53.5 -107 50¢
BetOnline.ag-41.5 -11552.5 -120
BetRivers-41.5 -11353.5 -115
Caesars-41.5 -11353.5 -107
DraftKings-41.5 -11253.5 -108
Fanatics-41.5 -11052.5 -110
FanDuel-41.5 -11053.5 -114
LowVig.ag-41.5 -11552.5 -120
Pinnacle-41.5 -11152.5 -112

Marked: best for the New Mexico side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Mercyhurst +41.5 · -110
Covers 66 in 100 by our number, but lines this big overshoot and the ratings can't price them. Not a bet.
Blowout line

If you're betting it anyway: Buck wouldn't. Nothing here is even the better half of a coin flip.

Weather at kickoff: 5 mph wind, 93°F.

Kalshi thin: Under 53.5, only $416 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

The ratings sit 9 points off the market here. A gap that big usually means a rating is stale, not that the market is wrong, so the number is discounted.

Full detail
We settle onNew Mexico by 39.521% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+doesn't rate Mercyhurst
FPIdoesn't rate Mercyhurst
Sagarin-32.0
Masseyrates Mercyhurst and New Mexico on different scales
Market (8 books)-41.5
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points53.0
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadMercyhurst Lakers +41.5-110-190+13.2%

The line is -41.5. Rating differences overshoot on games this lopsided, so whatever gap shows up is arithmetic rather than insight.

Only one model disagrees with the market on the side. A lone dissenter is usually the one at fault.

Northern Colorado Bears at Wyoming CowboysNorthern Colorado at Wyoming
CFB tomorrow 3:00pm
No bet
market says Wyoming by 23, our data says Wyoming by 20
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Lines this big overshoot, and the ratings don't move it enough to matter. Market says Wyoming by 23.

The spread

← more Northern Colorado than the bookmore Wyoming →
Market
Wyoming by 23
Sagarin
Wyoming by 14
We say
Wyoming by 202.6 pts off the market
Wyoming spreadTotal (over)Wyoming MLNorthern Colorado ML
Kalshi47.5 +101 48¢-1684 94¢+1242
Pinnacle-22.5 -11047.5 -110-2129+860
All 9 books
Wyoming spreadTotal (over)Wyoming MLNorthern Colorado ML
Kalshi47.5 +101 48¢-1684 94¢+1242
BetOnline.ag-22.5 -11547.5 -115
BetRivers-23.5 -11447.5 -113+1400
Caesars-23.5 -11047.5 -108+1200
DraftKings-23.5 -10847.5 -105-2400+1200
Fanatics-23 -11047.5 -110-2800+1400
FanDuel-23.5 -11046.5 -112+1400
LowVig.ag-22.5 -11547.5 -115
Pinnacle-22.5 -11047.5 -110-2129+860

Marked: best for the Wyoming side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Northern Colorado +23.0 · -110
Covers 50 in 100 by our number, but lines this big overshoot and the ratings can't price them. Not a bet.
Blowout line
Northern Colorado to win · +1329
We make it 9 in 100 to win, the price says 7, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate.
Off the band

If you're betting it anyway: Buck wouldn't. Nothing here is even the better half of a coin flip.

Weather at kickoff: 15 mph wind, 78°F, 22% chance of rain. Total pulled down 1.8 for it.

Across the books: opened -23.5, now -23.0 (the market moved 0.9 toward Northern Colorado).

The ratings sit 9 points off the market here. A gap that big usually means a rating is stale, not that the market is wrong, so the number is discounted.

Full detail
We settle onWyoming by 2030% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+doesn't rate Northern Colorado
FPIdoesn't rate Northern Colorado
Sagarin-14.0-473
Masseyrates Northern Colorado and Wyoming on different scales
Market (8 books)-23.0-1068
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points47.5
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadNorthern Colorado Bears +23.0-110+101-2.7%
MoneylineNorthern Colorado Bears ML+1329+1053priced at 7 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable

Line move: spread has moved 0.9 toward Northern Colorado Bears since 09-08 16:04; total has moved down 1.4.

The line is -23.0. Rating differences overshoot on games this lopsided, so whatever gap shows up is arithmetic rather than insight.

Only one model disagrees with the market on the side. A lone dissenter is usually the one at fault.

UC Davis Aggies at SMU MustangsUC Davis at SMU
CFB tomorrow 3:00pm
No bet
market says SMU by 29, our data says SMU by 28.5
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Lines this big overshoot, and the ratings don't move it enough to matter. Market says SMU by 29.

The spread

← more UC Davis than the bookmore SMU →
Market
SMU by 29
Sagarin
SMU by 27.5
We say
SMU by 28.50.5 pts off the market
SMU spreadTotal (over)SMU MLUC Davis ML
Kalshi58.5-3476 97¢
Pinnacle-29.5 -11058.5 -110
All 9 books
SMU spreadTotal (over)SMU MLUC Davis ML
Kalshi58.5-3476 97¢
BetOnline.ag-28.5 -13058.5 -115
BetRivers-28.5 -11458.5 -113
Caesars-29.5 -10958.5 -114+1300
DraftKings-29.5 -11258.5 -112+1600
Fanatics-28.5 -11058.5 -110+1800
FanDuel-28.5 -11559.5 -105+2200
LowVig.ag-28.5 -13058.5 -115
Pinnacle-29.5 -11058.5 -110

Marked: best for the SMU side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

UC Davis +29.0 · -110
Covers 41 in 100 by our number, but lines this big overshoot and the ratings can't price them. Not a bet.
Blowout line
UC Davis to win · +1694
We make it 3 in 100 to win, the price says 6, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate.
Off the band

If you're betting it anyway: Buck wouldn't. Nothing here is even the better half of a coin flip.

Weather at kickoff: 10 mph wind, 100°F.

Across the books: opened -24.5, now -29.0 (the market moved 4.7 toward SMU).

Kalshi thin: Over 58.5, only $30 available; UC Davis Aggies ML, only $443 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Full detail
We settle onSMU by 28.530% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+doesn't rate UC Davis
FPIdoesn't rate UC Davis
Sagarin-27.5-3188
Masseyrates UC Davis and SMU on different scales
Market (8 books)-29.0-1734
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points58.5
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadUC Davis Aggies +29.0-110+147-11.8%
MoneylineUC Davis Aggies ML+1694+3818priced at 6 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable

Line move: spread has moved 4.7 toward SMU Mustangs since 09-08 16:04.

The line is -29.0. Rating differences overshoot on games this lopsided, so whatever gap shows up is arithmetic rather than insight.

Only one model disagrees with the market on the side. A lone dissenter is usually the one at fault.

Delaware Blue Hens at Vanderbilt CommodoresDelaware at Vanderbilt
CFB tomorrow 3:15pm
Over 55
should be 55.9 · getting 0.9 pts · was 55.5
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Lines this big overshoot, and the ratings don't move it enough to matter. Market says Vanderbilt by 20.5.

The spread

← more Delaware than the bookmore Vanderbilt →
Market
Vanderbilt by 20.5TOM, -115
SP+
Vanderbilt by 22
FPI
Vanderbilt by 14.5
Sagarin
Vanderbilt by 25
Massey
Vanderbilt by 4
We say
Vanderbilt by 200.7 pts off the market

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Vanderbilt by 20opened Vanderbilt by 20.5now Vanderbilt by 20.5SunMonTueWedThuFri

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
55TOM, Over -105
SP+ pace
62.27.2 pts over the market
Massey
55.90.9 pts over the market
Weather
-1.051% chance of rain, takes a point off
We say
58.13.1 pts over the market
Over 55 is a little nasty. Our total is 3.1 points over the book. Ratings totals don't beat the closing number over four seasons, so a total is never a pick on its own here.

The total this weekshrinking, 1.2 pts

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 58.1opened 53.8now 55SunMonTueWedThuFri

The total has come 1.2 points toward our number since it opened. That's the market agreeing with us, and 1.2 points more room gone. If you like it, take it before it moves again.

Vanderbilt spreadTotal (over)Vanderbilt MLDelaware ML
TOM-20.5 -11555 -105
Kalshi54.5 -107 50¢-1236 92¢+944
Pinnacle-21 -10554.5 -110-1478+846
All 14 books
Vanderbilt spreadTotal (over)Vanderbilt MLDelaware ML
TOM-20.5 -11555 -105
Kalshi54.5 -107 50¢-1236 92¢+944
BetMGM-21 -10854.5 -125-1200+875
BetOnline.ag-20.5 -11555 -105-1300+795
BetRivers-21 -11454.5 -112-2500+950
BetUS-20.5 -11555 -110-1300+780
Bovada-21 -11054.5 -110-1600+800
Caesars-21 -11054.5 -113-1450+800
DraftKings-21 -10854.5 -115-1350+800
Fanatics-20.5 -11554.5 -115-1400+850
FanDuel-21.5 -10554.5 -114-2100+1000
LowVig.ag-21 -10355 -103-1300+795
MyBookie.ag-21 -11055 -110-1493+770
Pinnacle-21 -10554.5 -110-1478+846

Marked: best for the Vanderbilt side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Delaware +20.5 · -105 at TOM
Covers 45 in 100 by our number, but lines this big overshoot and the ratings can't price them. Not a bet.
Blowout line
Delaware to win · +800
We make it 9 in 100 to win, the price says 11, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate.
Off the band
the Over 55.0 · -105 at TOM
SP+ projects 62 and Massey projects 56. Weather takes 1 off. That's 3.1 points over the market.
A Little Nasty, not rated

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is the Over 55.0 · -105 at TOM. The totals model is still proving itself.

Weather at kickoff: 5 mph wind, 86°F, 51% chance of rain. Total pulled down 1 for it.

Across the books: opened -21.5, now -21.0 (the market moved 0.5 toward Delaware). It crossed 21 on the way, which is where a lot of games land.

TOM: spread -20.5 here against -21.0 consensus.

TOM: total 55.0 here against 54.6 consensus.

Full detail
We settle onVanderbilt by 2030% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+-22.0-1348
FPI-14.5-507
Sagarin-25.0-2136
Massey-4.0-149
Market (12 books)-20.5-880
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points55.058.1
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadDelaware Blue Hens +20.5-105+125-6.7%
MoneylineDelaware Blue Hens ML+800+1006priced at 11 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable
TotalOver 55.0-105-110shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 0.5 toward Delaware Blue Hens since 09-05 15:20; total has moved down 0.9.

TOM: spread -20.5 here against -21.0 consensus; total 55.0 here against 54.6 consensus.

The line is -20.5. Rating differences overshoot on games this lopsided, so whatever gap shows up is arithmetic rather than insight.

Campbell Fighting Camels at Florida GatorsCampbell at Florida
CFB tomorrow 4:30pm
No bet
market says Florida by 50.5, our data says Florida by 49
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Lines this big overshoot, and the ratings don't move it enough to matter. Market says Florida by 50.5.

The spread

← more Campbell than the bookmore Florida →
Market
Florida by 50.5
Sagarin
Florida by 45.5
We say
Florida by 491.5 pts off the market
Florida spreadTotal (over)Florida MLCampbell ML
Kalshi65.5
Pinnacle-50.5 -11265.5 -114
All 9 books
Florida spreadTotal (over)Florida MLCampbell ML
Kalshi65.5
BetOnline.ag-50 -11065.5 -115
BetRivers-51.5 -11566.5 -113
Caesars-50.5 -11066 -112
DraftKings-50.5 -10866.5 +102
Fanatics-50 -11066.5 -107
FanDuel-50.5 -11566.5 -106
LowVig.ag-50 -11065.5 -115
Pinnacle-50.5 -11265.5 -114

Marked: best for the Florida side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Campbell +50.5 · -110
Covers 64 in 100 by our number, but lines this big overshoot and the ratings can't price them. Not a bet.
Blowout line

If you're betting it anyway: Buck wouldn't. Nothing here is even the better half of a coin flip.

Weather at kickoff: 5 mph wind, 87°F, 58% chance of rain. Total pulled down 1 for it.

Across the books: opened -50.0, now -50.5 (the market moved 0.6 toward Florida).

Kalshi thin: Over 65.5, only $265 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Full detail
We settle onFlorida by 4930% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+doesn't rate Campbell
FPIdoesn't rate Campbell
Sagarin-45.5
Masseyrates Campbell and Florida on different scales
Market (8 books)-50.5
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points66.0
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadCampbell Fighting Camels +50.5-110-180+11.9%

Line move: spread has moved 0.6 toward Florida Gators since 09-08 16:04; total has moved down 1.4.

The line is -50.5. Rating differences overshoot on games this lopsided, so whatever gap shows up is arithmetic rather than insight.

Only one model disagrees with the market on the side. A lone dissenter is usually the one at fault.

Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Ohio BobcatsJacksonville State at Ohio
CFB tomorrow 5:00pm
No bet
market says Ohio by 2.5, our data says Ohio by 2
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says Ohio by 2.5, we say Ohio by 2. That's the same number, and the vig eats anything smaller.

The spread

← more Jacksonville State than the bookmore Ohio →
Market
Ohio by 2.5TOM, -107
SP+
Jacksonville State by 7
FPI
Ohio by 2.5
Sagarin
Jacksonville State by 1
Massey
Ohio by 2.5
We say
Ohio by 20.4 pts off the market

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Ohio by 2opened Ohio by 2.5now Ohio by 2.5SunMonTueWedThuFri

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
50TOM
SP+ pace
46.63.4 pts under the market
Massey
53.43.4 pts over the market
Weather
-1.079% chance of rain, takes a point off
We say
491 pts under the market
Nothing on the total. Our number is within 1 points of the book.

The total this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 49opened 51.6now 50SunMonTueWedThuFri

The total has moved 1.6 points since it opened, from 51.6 to 50. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

Ohio spreadTotal (over)Ohio MLJacksonville State ML
TOM-2.5 -10750 -110-133+113
Pinnacle-2.5 -11150.5 -103-132+115
All 13 books
Ohio spreadTotal (over)Ohio MLJacksonville State ML
TOM-2.5 -10750 -110-133+113
BetMGM-2.5 -11050.5 -108-130+110
BetOnline.ag-2.5 -10749.5 -110-133+113
BetRivers-2 -11250.5 -109-130+105
BetUS-2.5 -11049.5 -110-135+115
Bovada-2.5 -11550 -110-135+115
Caesars-2.5 -11050.5 -104-136+115
DraftKings-2.5 -11249.5 -115-130+110
Fanatics-2.5 -11050 -110-130+110
FanDuel-2.5 -11050.5 -110-134+112
LowVig.ag-2.5 -10649.5 -108-133+113
MyBookie.ag-2.5 -11050 -110-136+111
Pinnacle-2.5 -11150.5 -103-132+115

Marked: best for the Ohio side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Jacksonville State +2.5 · -113 at TOM
Covers 49 in 100 by our number. Needs 53 to break even. Not enough.
Not Nasty
Jacksonville State to win · +113 at TOM
We make it 44 in 100 to win. The price says 47. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 44 cents fair, a play under 40.
Not Nasty
the Under 50.0 · -110 at TOM
SP+ projects 47 and Massey projects 53. Weather takes 1 off. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet.
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck wouldn't. Nothing here is even the better half of a coin flip.

Weather at kickoff: 3 mph wind, 80°F, 79% chance of rain. Total pulled down 1 for it.

Across the books: opened -1.5, now -2.5 (the market moved 1.0 toward Ohio).

TOM: total 50.0 here against 50.3 consensus.

Full detail
We settle onOhio by 221% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP++7.0+216
FPI-2.5-127
Sagarin+1.0+111
Massey-2.5-128
Market (12 books)-2.5-127
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points50.049.0
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadJacksonville State Gamecocks +2.5-113+104-4.0%
MoneylineJacksonville State Gamecocks ML+113+125-2.5%
TotalUnder 50.0-110-102shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 1.0 toward Ohio Bobcats since 09-06 09:50; total has moved down 2.2.

TOM: total 50.0 here against 50.3 consensus.

Nothing here beats what it costs. Models and market agree closely enough that the vig eats any difference.

West Georgia Wolves at Arkansas State Red WolvesWest Georgia at Arkansas State
CFB tomorrow 6:00pm
No bet
market says Arkansas State by 31.5, our data says Arkansas State by 28
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Lines this big overshoot, and the ratings don't move it enough to matter. Market says Arkansas State by 31.5.

The spread

← more West Georgia than the bookmore Arkansas State →
Market
Arkansas State by 31.5
Sagarin
Arkansas State by 14.5
We say
Arkansas State by 283.6 pts off the market
West Georgia +31.5 · -110
Covers 48 in 100 by our number, but lines this big overshoot and the ratings can't price them. Not a bet.
Blowout line
West Georgia to win · +2897
We make it 3 in 100 to win, the price says 3, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate.
Off the band

If you're betting it anyway: Buck wouldn't. Nothing here is even the better half of a coin flip.

Weather at kickoff: 5 mph wind, 90°F.

Across the books: opened -28.5, now -31.5 (the market moved 3.0 toward Arkansas State).

The ratings sit 17 points off the market here. A gap that big usually means a rating is stale, not that the market is wrong, so the number is discounted.

Full detail
We settle onArkansas State by 2821% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+doesn't rate West Georgia
FPIdoesn't rate West Georgia
Sagarin-14.5-498
Masseyrates West Georgia and Arkansas State on different scales
Market (7 books)-31.5-2461
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points56.5
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadWest Georgia Wolves +31.5-110+109-4.6%
MoneylineWest Georgia Wolves ML+2897+3356priced at 3 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable

Line move: spread has moved 3.0 toward Arkansas State Red Wolves since 09-10 10:21.

The line is -31.5. Rating differences overshoot on games this lopsided, so whatever gap shows up is arithmetic rather than insight.

Only one model disagrees with the market on the side. A lone dissenter is usually the one at fault.

Bowling Green Falcons at Nebraska CornhuskersBowling Green at Nebraska
CFB tomorrow 6:00pm
Under 50.5
should be 49.4 · getting 1.1 pts · was 52
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Lines this big overshoot, and the ratings don't move it enough to matter. Market says Nebraska by 30.

The spread

← more Bowling Green than the bookmore Nebraska →
Market
Nebraska by 30TOM, -115
SP+
Nebraska by 27
FPI
Nebraska by 28.5
Sagarin
Nebraska by 32
Massey
Nebraska by 4
We say
Nebraska by 29.50.5 pts off the market

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Nebraska by 29.5opened Nebraska by 28.5now Nebraska by 30SunMonTueWedThuFri

The spread has moved 1.5 points since it opened, from Nebraska by 28.5 to Nebraska by 30. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
50.5TOM, Under -110
SP+ pace
44.16.4 pts under the market
Massey
46.24.3 pts under the market
We say
45.15.4 pts under the market
Under 50.5 is a little nasty. Our total is 5.4 points under the book. Ratings totals don't beat the closing number over four seasons, so a total is never a pick on its own here.

The total this weekshrinking, 1.4 pts

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 45.1opened 51.9now 50.5SunMonTueWedThuFri

The total has come 1.4 points toward our number since it opened. That's the market agreeing with us, and 1.4 points more room gone. If you like it, take it before it moves again.

Nebraska spreadTotal (over)Nebraska MLBowling Green ML
TOM-30 -11550.5 -110
Kalshi50.5 -103 49¢+2243
Pinnacle-30 -10550 -111
All 14 books
Nebraska spreadTotal (over)Nebraska MLBowling Green ML
TOM-30 -11550.5 -110
Kalshi50.5 -103 49¢+2243
BetMGM-30.5 -11050.5 -108+2800
BetOnline.ag-30 -11550.5 -110
BetRivers-30.5 -11050.5 -114
BetUS-30.5 -11050 -110
Bovada-30 -11050 -115+1600
Caesars-30.5 -10750.5 -108+1500
DraftKings-30.5 -11050.5 -112+1800
Fanatics-30.5 -11050.5 -110+2500
FanDuel-30.5 -11050.5 -108+3000
LowVig.ag-30 -11150.5 -108
MyBookie.ag-30.5 -11050.5 -110+1525
Pinnacle-30 -10550 -111

Marked: best for the Nebraska side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Bowling Green +30.0 · -105 at TOM
Covers 40 in 100 by our number, but lines this big overshoot and the ratings can't price them. Not a bet.
Blowout line
Bowling Green to win · +2059
We make it 2 in 100 to win, the price says 5, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate.
Off the band
the Under 50.5 · -110 at TOM
SP+ projects 44 and Massey projects 46. That's 5.4 points under the market.
A Little Nasty, not rated

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is the Under 50.5 · -110 at TOM. The totals model is still proving itself.

Weather at kickoff: 8 mph wind, 77°F.

Across the books: opened -28.5, now -30.0 (the market moved 1.7 toward Nebraska).

TOM: total 50.5 here against 50.2 consensus.

Full detail
We settle onNebraska by 29.521% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+-27.0-2949
FPI-28.5-3564
Sagarin-32.0
Massey-4.0-151
Market (12 books)-30.0-2032
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points50.545.1
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadBowling Green Falcons +30.0-105+150-11.3%
MoneylineBowling Green Falcons ML+2059+4358priced at 5 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable
TotalUnder 50.5-110-112shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 1.7 toward Nebraska Cornhuskers since 09-06 13:21; total has moved down 2.1.

TOM: total 50.5 here against 50.2 consensus.

The line is -30.0. Rating differences overshoot on games this lopsided, so whatever gap shows up is arithmetic rather than insight.

Western Carolina Catamounts at Cincinnati BearcatsWestern Carolina at Cincinnati
CFB tomorrow 6:00pm
No bet
market says Cincinnati by 36.5, our data says Cincinnati by 34.5
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Lines this big overshoot, and the ratings don't move it enough to matter. Market says Cincinnati by 36.5.

The spread

← more Western Carolina than the bookmore Cincinnati →
Market
Cincinnati by 36.5
Sagarin
Cincinnati by 26
We say
Cincinnati by 34.52.2 pts off the market
Cincinnati spreadTotal (over)Cincinnati MLWestern Carolina ML
Kalshi60.5 -112 51¢+3021
Pinnacle-36.5 -11060.5 -110
All 9 books
Cincinnati spreadTotal (over)Cincinnati MLWestern Carolina ML
Kalshi60.5 -112 51¢+3021
BetOnline.ag-36.5 -11560.5 -115
BetRivers-37 -11261 -114
Caesars-36.5 -11060.5 -112
DraftKings-36.5 -10860.5 -110
Fanatics-36.5 -11060.5 -110+3000
FanDuel-36.5 -11060.5 -110+2400
LowVig.ag-36.5 -11560.5 -115
Pinnacle-36.5 -11060.5 -110

Marked: best for the Cincinnati side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Western Carolina +36.5 · -110
Covers 43 in 100 by our number, but lines this big overshoot and the ratings can't price them. Not a bet.
Blowout line
Western Carolina to win · +3000
We make it 1 in 100 to win, the price says 3, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate.
Off the band

If you're betting it anyway: Buck wouldn't. Nothing here is even the better half of a coin flip.

Weather at kickoff: 3 mph wind, 80°F, 25% chance of rain.

Kalshi thin: Under 60.5, only $204 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

The ratings sit 10 points off the market here. A gap that big usually means a rating is stale, not that the market is wrong, so the number is discounted.

Full detail
We settle onCincinnati by 34.521% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+doesn't rate Western Carolina
FPIdoesn't rate Western Carolina
Sagarin-26.0-2565
Masseyrates Western Carolina and Cincinnati on different scales
Market (8 books)-36.5-2740
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points60.5
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadWestern Carolina Catamounts +36.5-110+131-9.1%
MoneylineWestern Carolina Catamounts ML+3000priced at 3 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable

The line is -36.5. Rating differences overshoot on games this lopsided, so whatever gap shows up is arithmetic rather than insight.

Only one model disagrees with the market on the side. A lone dissenter is usually the one at fault.

Southern Utah Thunderbirds at Colorado State RamsSouthern Utah at Colorado State
CFB tomorrow 6:00pm
No bet
market says Colorado State by 20.5, our data says Colorado State by 18
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Lines this big overshoot, and the ratings don't move it enough to matter. Market says Colorado State by 20.5.

The spread

← more Southern Utah than the bookmore Colorado State →
Market
Colorado State by 20.5
Sagarin
Colorado State by 9
We say
Colorado State by 182.5 pts off the market
Southern Utah +20.5 · -110
Covers 50 in 100 by our number, but lines this big overshoot and the ratings can't price them. Not a bet.
Blowout line
Southern Utah to win · +884
We make it 11 in 100 to win, the price says 10, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate.
Off the band

If you're betting it anyway: Buck wouldn't. Nothing here is even the better half of a coin flip.

Weather at kickoff: 10 mph wind, 80°F, 22% chance of rain.

The ratings sit 12 points off the market here. A gap that big usually means a rating is stale, not that the market is wrong, so the number is discounted.

Full detail
We settle onColorado State by 1821% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+doesn't rate Southern Utah
FPIdoesn't rate Southern Utah
Sagarin-9.0-258
Masseyrates Southern Utah and Colorado State on different scales
Market (8 books)-20.5-837
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points56.5
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadSouthern Utah Thunderbirds +20.5-110+102-2.8%
MoneylineSouthern Utah Thunderbirds ML+884+793priced at 10 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable

Line move: total has moved down 0.8.

The line is -20.5. Rating differences overshoot on games this lopsided, so whatever gap shows up is arithmetic rather than insight.

Only one model disagrees with the market on the side. A lone dissenter is usually the one at fault.

Lindenwood Lions at Missouri State BearsLindenwood at Missouri State
CFB tomorrow 6:00pm
No bet
market says Missouri State by 16.5, our data says Missouri State by 15.5
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says Missouri State by 16.5, we say Missouri State by 15.5. 1.2 points isn't an edge after the price.

The spread

← more Lindenwood than the bookmore Missouri State →
Market
Missouri State by 16.5
Sagarin
Missouri State by 10.5
We say
Missouri State by 15.51.2 pts off the market
Lindenwood +16.5 · -110
Covers 49 in 100 by our number. Needs 52 to break even. Not enough.
Not Nasty
Lindenwood to win · +632
We make it 15 in 100 to win, the price says 14, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate.
Off the band

If you're betting it anyway: Buck wouldn't. Nothing here is even the better half of a coin flip.

Weather at kickoff: 2 mph wind, 89°F.

Across the books: opened -20.5, now -16.5 (the market moved 4.0 toward Lindenwood). It crossed 17 on the way, which is where a lot of games land.

Full detail
We settle onMissouri State by 15.521% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+doesn't rate Lindenwood
FPIdoesn't rate Lindenwood
Sagarin-10.5-320
Masseyrates Lindenwood and Missouri State on different scales
Market (7 books)-16.5-603
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points52.5
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadLindenwood Lions +16.5-110+106-3.8%
MoneylineLindenwood Lions ML+632+553priced at 14 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable

Line move: spread has moved 4.0 toward Lindenwood Lions since 09-08 16:04; total has moved down 1.3.

Only 1 model could price the sides.

Only one model disagrees with the market on the side. A lone dissenter is usually the one at fault.

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Marshall Thundering HerdMiddle Tennessee at Marshall
CFB tomorrow 6:00pm
No bet
market says Marshall by 13, our data says Marshall by 11.5
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says Marshall by 13, we say Marshall by 11.5. 1.4 points isn't an edge after the price.

The spread

← more Middle Tennessee than the bookmore Marshall →
Market
Marshall by 13TOM, -110
SP+
Marshall by 8.5
FPI
Marshall by 4
Sagarin
Marshall by 11.5
Massey
Marshall by 2.5
We say
Marshall by 11.51.4 pts off the market

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Marshall by 11.5opened Marshall by 16now Marshall by 13SunMonTueWedThuFri

The spread has moved 3 points since it opened, from Marshall by 16 to Marshall by 13. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
57TOM, Over -105
SP+ pace
65.48.4 pts over the market
Massey
552 pts under the market
Weather
-1.077% chance of rain, takes a point off
We say
59.22.2 pts over the market
Over 57 is a little nasty. Our total is 2.2 points over the book. Ratings totals don't beat the closing number over four seasons, so a total is never a pick on its own here.

The total this weekbetter now, 0.5 pts

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 59.2opened 57.5now 57SunMonTueWedThuFri

The total has moved 0.5 points away from our number since it opened. For the Over, that's 0.5 points more room. It's a better bet now than it was.

Marshall spreadTotal (over)Marshall MLMiddle Tennessee ML
TOM-13 -11057 -105-560+390
Kalshi-13.5 -107 50¢56.5 -112 51¢-524 83¢+426 18¢
Pinnacle-13.5 -10557 -105-618+443
All 14 books
Marshall spreadTotal (over)Marshall MLMiddle Tennessee ML
TOM-13 -11057 -105-560+390
Kalshi-13.5 -107 50¢56.5 -112 51¢-524 83¢+426 18¢
BetMGM-13 -11057.5 -110-550+425
BetOnline.ag-13 -11057 -105-560+421
BetRivers-13.5 -11056.5 -112-625+420
BetUS-13 -11057 -110-560+430
Bovada-13.5 -11057 -105-625+430
Caesars-13.5 -10857 -114-560+400
DraftKings-13.5 -10556.5 -112-520+390
Fanatics-13.5 -11056.5 -110-575+425
FanDuel-13.5 -10556.5 -110-530+390
LowVig.ag-13 -10657 -103-560+421
MyBookie.ag-13.5 -11057 -110-594+411
Pinnacle-13.5 -10557 -105-618+443

Marked: best for the Marshall side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Middle Tennessee +13.0 · -110 at TOM
Covers 52 in 100 by our number. Needs 52 to break even. Not enough.
Not Nasty
Middle Tennessee to win · +390 at TOM
We make it 22 in 100 to win, the price says 20, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate.
Off the band
the Over 57.0 · -105 at TOM
SP+ projects 65 and Massey projects 55. Weather takes 1 off. The two sources disagree by 10 points, so one of them is wrong here.
Sources disagree

If you're betting it anyway: Buck wouldn't. Nothing here is even the better half of a coin flip.

Weather at kickoff: 2 mph wind, 79°F, 77% chance of rain. Total pulled down 1 for it.

Across the books: opened -17.5, now -13.5 (the market moved 4.1 toward Middle Tennessee). It crossed 14 on the way, which is where a lot of games land.

TOM: spread -13.0 here against -13.4 consensus.

TOM: moneyline -536 here against -453 consensus.

Full detail
We settle onMarshall by 11.521% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+-8.5-252
FPI-4.0-154
Sagarin-11.5-361
Massey-2.5-132
Market (12 books)-13.0-536
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points57.059.2
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadMiddle Tennessee Blue Raiders +13.0-110-109-0.1%
MoneylineMiddle Tennessee Blue Raiders ML+390+356priced at 20 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable
TotalOver 57.0-105-105shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 4.1 toward Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders since 09-06 12:20; total has moved down 0.6.

TOM: spread -13.0 here against -13.4 consensus; moneyline -536 here against -453 consensus.

Nothing here beats what it costs. Models and market agree closely enough that the vig eats any difference.

Towson Tigers at South Carolina GamecocksTowson at South Carolina
CFB tomorrow 6:00pm
No bet
market says South Carolina by 43.5, our data says South Carolina by 43
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Lines this big overshoot, and the ratings don't move it enough to matter. Market says South Carolina by 43.5.

The spread

← more Towson than the bookmore South Carolina →
Market
South Carolina by 43.5
Sagarin
South Carolina by 42
We say
South Carolina by 430.3 pts off the market
South Carolina spreadTotal (over)South Carolina MLTowson ML
Kalshi55.5 -116 52¢
Pinnacle-43.5 -11056 -110
All 9 books
South Carolina spreadTotal (over)South Carolina MLTowson ML
Kalshi55.5 -116 52¢
BetOnline.ag-43.5 -11556 -120
BetRivers-43 -11255 -113
Caesars-43.5 -10955.5 -120
DraftKings-43.5 -10855.5 -115
Fanatics-43 -11055.5 -110
FanDuel-43.5 -10655.5 -115
LowVig.ag-43.5 -11556 -120
Pinnacle-43.5 -11056 -110

Marked: best for the South Carolina side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Towson +43.5 · -110
Covers 62 in 100 by our number, but lines this big overshoot and the ratings can't price them. Not a bet.
Blowout line

If you're betting it anyway: Buck wouldn't. Nothing here is even the better half of a coin flip.

Weather at kickoff: 3 mph wind, 82°F, 43% chance of rain.

Across the books: opened -43.0, now -43.5 (the market moved 0.6 toward South Carolina).

Kalshi thin: Under 55.5, only $460 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Full detail
We settle onSouth Carolina by 4321% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+doesn't rate Towson
FPIdoesn't rate Towson
Sagarin-42.0
Masseyrates Towson and South Carolina on different scales
Market (8 books)-43.5
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points56.0
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadTowson Tigers +43.5-110-165+9.9%

Line move: spread has moved 0.6 toward South Carolina Gamecocks since 09-08 16:04.

The line is -43.5. Rating differences overshoot on games this lopsided, so whatever gap shows up is arithmetic rather than insight.

Only one model disagrees with the market on the side. A lone dissenter is usually the one at fault.

Western Illinois Leathernecks at Wisconsin BadgersWestern Illinois at Wisconsin
CFB tomorrow 6:15pm
No bet
market says Wisconsin by 39.5, our data says Wisconsin by 42
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Lines this big overshoot, and the ratings don't move it enough to matter. Market says Wisconsin by 39.5.

The spread

← more Western Illinois than the bookmore Wisconsin →
Market
Wisconsin by 39.5
Sagarin
Wisconsin by 47.5
We say
Wisconsin by 422.3 pts off the market
Wisconsin spreadTotal (over)Wisconsin MLWestern Illinois ML
Kalshi49.5 -107 50¢
Pinnacle-40 -11049.5 -110
All 9 books
Wisconsin spreadTotal (over)Wisconsin MLWestern Illinois ML
Kalshi49.5 -107 50¢
BetOnline.ag-40 -11549 -120
BetRivers-38.5 -11049.5 -113
Caesars49.5 -113
DraftKings-39.5 -10549.5 -108
Fanatics-38.5 -11549.5 -110
FanDuel-39.5 -11549.5 -120
LowVig.ag-40 -11549 -120
Pinnacle-40 -11049.5 -110

Marked: best for the Wisconsin side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Wisconsin -39.5 · -110
Covers 66 in 100 by our number, but lines this big overshoot and the ratings can't price them. Not a bet.
Blowout line

If you're betting it anyway: Buck wouldn't. Nothing here is even the better half of a coin flip.

Weather at kickoff: 10 mph wind, 76°F.

Across the books: opened -37.0, now -39.5 (the market moved 2.7 toward Wisconsin).

Full detail
We settle onWisconsin by 4230% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+doesn't rate Western Illinois
FPIdoesn't rate Western Illinois
Sagarin-47.5
Masseyrates Western Illinois and Wisconsin on different scales
Market (8 books)-39.5
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points49.5
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadWisconsin Badgers -39.5-110-191+13.2%

Line move: spread has moved 2.7 toward Wisconsin Badgers since 09-08 16:04.

The line is -39.5. Rating differences overshoot on games this lopsided, so whatever gap shows up is arithmetic rather than insight.

Only one model disagrees with the market on the side. A lone dissenter is usually the one at fault.

Georgia Southern Eagles at Clemson TigersGeorgia Southern at Clemson
CFB tomorrow 6:30pm
Under 55.5
should be 54.4 · getting 1.1 pts · was 56.5
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Lines this big overshoot, and the ratings don't move it enough to matter. Market says Clemson by 20.

The spread

← more Georgia Southern than the bookmore Clemson →
Market
Clemson by 20TOM, -107
SP+
Clemson by 13
FPI
Clemson by 16.5
Sagarin
Clemson by 25.5
Massey
Clemson by 3
We say
Clemson by 18.51.5 pts off the market

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Clemson by 18.5opened Clemson by 21now Clemson by 20SunMonTueWedThuFri

The spread has moved 1 point since it opened, from Clemson by 21 to Clemson by 20. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
55.5TOM, Under -125
SP+ pace
51.54 pts under the market
Massey
54.41.1 pts under the market
Weather
-1.071% chance of rain, takes a point off
We say
523.5 pts under the market
Under 55.5 is a little nasty. Our total is 3.5 points under the book. Ratings totals don't beat the closing number over four seasons, so a total is never a pick on its own here. The weather is the part worth acting on, before the market takes the number down.

The total this weekshrinking, 1 pt

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 52opened 56.5now 55.5SunMonTueWedThuFri

The total has come 1 point toward our number since it opened. That's the market agreeing with us, and 1 point more room gone. If you like it, take it before it moves again.

Clemson spreadTotal (over)Clemson MLGeorgia Southern ML
TOM-20 -10755.5 +105
Kalshi54.5 -116 52¢-1087 91¢
Pinnacle-20.5 +10155 -109-1362+799
All 14 books
Clemson spreadTotal (over)Clemson MLGeorgia Southern ML
TOM-20 -10755.5 +105
Kalshi54.5 -116 52¢-1087 91¢
BetMGM-19.5 -11054.5 -118-1200+850
BetOnline.ag-20 -10755.5 +105-1400+836
BetRivers-20.5 -11355.5 -110-2500+950
BetUS-20 -10555 -110-1400+825
Bovada-20 -10555 -110-1500+775
Caesars-20 -10855.5 -104-1450+850
DraftKings-19.5 -11555.5 -102-1200+750
Fanatics-19.5 -11055 -110-1300+800
FanDuel-19.5 -11054.5 -115-1400+800
LowVig.ag-20 -10355.5 +106-1400+836
MyBookie.ag-20 -11055 -110-1442+752
Pinnacle-20.5 +10155 -109-1362+799

Marked: best for the Clemson side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Georgia Southern +20.0 · -113 at TOM
Covers 47 in 100 by our number, but lines this big overshoot and the ratings can't price them. Not a bet.
Blowout line
Georgia Southern to win · +812
We make it 11 in 100 to win, the price says 11, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate.
Off the band
the Under 55.5 · -125 at TOM
SP+ projects 52 and Massey projects 54. Weather takes 1 off. That's 3.5 points under the market.
A Little Nasty, not rated

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is the Under 55.5 · -125 at TOM. The totals model is still proving itself.

Weather at kickoff: 1 mph wind, 78°F, 71% chance of rain. Total pulled down 1 for it.

Across the books: opened -21.5, now -20.0 (the market moved 1.4 toward Georgia Southern). It crossed 21 on the way, which is where a lot of games land.

Kalshi thin: Georgia Southern Eagles ML, only $8 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

TOM: total 55.5 here against 55.1 consensus.

Full detail
We settle onClemson by 18.530% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+-13.0-430
FPI-16.5-652
Sagarin-25.5-2367
Massey-3.0-140
Market (12 books)-20.0-846
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points55.552.0
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadGeorgia Southern Eagles +20.0-113+111-5.6%
MoneylineGeorgia Southern Eagles ML+812+837priced at 11 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable
TotalUnder 55.5-125-111shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 1.2 toward Georgia Southern Eagles since 09-06 16:07; total has moved down 1.4.

TOM: total 55.5 here against 55.1 consensus.

The line is -20.0. Rating differences overshoot on games this lopsided, so whatever gap shows up is arithmetic rather than insight.

Fordham Rams at Coastal Carolina ChanticleersFordham at Coastal Carolina
CFB tomorrow 6:30pm
No bet
market says Coastal Carolina by 34.5, our data says Coastal Carolina by 30
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Lines this big overshoot, and the ratings don't move it enough to matter. Market says Coastal Carolina by 34.5.

The spread

← more Fordham than the bookmore Coastal Carolina →
Market
Coastal Carolina by 34.5
Sagarin
Coastal Carolina by 19
We say
Coastal Carolina by 304.6 pts off the market
Coastal Carolina spreadTotal (over)Coastal Carolina MLFordham ML
Kalshi53.5 -112 51¢
Pinnacle-34.5 -11053 -110
All 9 books
Coastal Carolina spreadTotal (over)Coastal Carolina MLFordham ML
Kalshi53.5 -112 51¢
BetOnline.ag-35 -11552.5 -115
BetRivers-34.5 -11253.5 -113
Caesars-34.5 -11452.5 -117
DraftKings-34.5 -11552.5 -112
Fanatics-35 -10552.5 -110
FanDuel-35.5 -10253.5 -106+3000
LowVig.ag-35 -11552.5 -115
Pinnacle-34.5 -11053 -110

Marked: best for the Coastal Carolina side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Fordham +34.5 · -110
Covers 49 in 100 by our number, but lines this big overshoot and the ratings can't price them. Not a bet.
Blowout line
Fordham to win · +3500
We make it 2 in 100 to win, the price says 3, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate.
Off the band

If you're betting it anyway: Buck wouldn't. Nothing here is even the better half of a coin flip.

Weather at kickoff: 5 mph wind, 81°F, 31% chance of rain.

Across the books: opened -32.0, now -34.5 (the market moved 2.7 toward Coastal Carolina).

Kalshi thin: Under 53.5, only $445 available; Fordham Rams ML, only $483 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

The ratings sit 15 points off the market here. A gap that big usually means a rating is stale, not that the market is wrong, so the number is discounted.

Full detail
We settle onCoastal Carolina by 3030% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+doesn't rate Fordham
FPIdoesn't rate Fordham
Sagarin-19.0-928
Masseyrates Fordham and Coastal Carolina on different scales
Market (8 books)-34.5-3390
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points53.0
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadFordham Rams +34.5-110+105-3.6%
MoneylineFordham Rams ML+3500+4742priced at 3 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable

Line move: spread has moved 2.7 toward Coastal Carolina Chanticleers since 09-08 16:04; total has moved down 0.6.

The line is -34.5. Rating differences overshoot on games this lopsided, so whatever gap shows up is arithmetic rather than insight.

Only one model disagrees with the market on the side. A lone dissenter is usually the one at fault.

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at LSU TigersLouisiana Tech at LSU
CFB tomorrow 6:30pm
Under 55.5
should be 54.3 · getting 1.2 pts
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Lines this big overshoot, and the ratings don't move it enough to matter. Market says LSU by 35.

The spread

← more Louisiana Tech than the bookmore LSU →
Market
LSU by 35TOM, -107
SP+
LSU by 29.5
FPI
LSU by 32.5
Sagarin
LSU by 34
Massey
LSU by 3.5
We say
LSU by 340.9 pts off the market

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say LSU by 34opened LSU by 35now LSU by 35MonTueWedThuFri

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
55.5TOM, Under -110
SP+ pace
47.28.3 pts under the market
Massey
52.23.3 pts under the market
We say
49.75.8 pts under the market
Under 55.5 is a little nasty. Our total is 5.8 points under the book. Ratings totals don't beat the closing number over four seasons, so a total is never a pick on its own here.

The total this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 49.7opened 55.5now 55.5MonTueWedThuFri

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

LSU spreadTotal (over)LSU MLLouisiana Tech ML
TOM-35 -10755.5 -110
Kalshi55.5 -116 52¢
Pinnacle-35 -10956 -108
All 14 books
LSU spreadTotal (over)LSU MLLouisiana Tech ML
TOM-35 -10755.5 -110
Kalshi55.5 -116 52¢
BetMGM-35.5 -11055.5 -115
BetOnline.ag-35 -10755.5 -110
BetRivers-35.5 -10955.5 -112
BetUS-35 -11055.5 -110
Bovada-35 -11056 -110
Caesars-35 -11055.5 -114
DraftKings-35.5 -10555.5 -112
Fanatics-35.5 -10556 -110
FanDuel-35.5 +10055.5 -114
LowVig.ag-35 -10355.5 -108
MyBookie.ag-35 -11055.5 -110
Pinnacle-35 -10956 -108

Marked: best for the LSU side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Louisiana Tech +35.0 · -113 at TOM
Covers 41 in 100 by our number, but lines this big overshoot and the ratings can't price them. Not a bet.
Blowout line
Louisiana Tech to win · +4900
We make it 1 in 100 to win, the price says 2, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate.
Off the band
the Under 55.5 · -110 at TOM
SP+ projects 47 and Massey projects 52. That's 5.8 points under the market.
A Little Nasty, not rated

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is the Under 55.5 · -110 at TOM. The totals model is still proving itself.

Weather at kickoff: 5 mph wind, 86°F, 29% chance of rain.

Across the books: opened -31.5, now -35.0 (the market moved 3.6 toward LSU).

TOM: total 55.5 here against 55.8 consensus.

Full detail
We settle onLSU by 3421% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+-29.5-4206
FPI-32.5
Sagarin-34.0
Massey-3.5-148
Market (12 books)-35.0-4208
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points55.549.7
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadLouisiana Tech Bulldogs +35.0-113+146-12.3%
MoneylineLouisiana Tech Bulldogs ML+4900+9597priced at 2 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable
TotalUnder 55.5-110-113shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 3.6 toward LSU Tigers since 09-06 12:20.

TOM: total 55.5 here against 55.8 consensus.

The line is -35.0. Rating differences overshoot on games this lopsided, so whatever gap shows up is arithmetic rather than insight.

Ohio State Buckeyes at Texas LonghornsOhio State at Texas
CFB tomorrow 6:30pm
No bet
market says Texas by 1.5, our data says Texas by 1.5
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says Texas by 1.5, we say Texas by 1.5. That's the same number, and the vig eats anything smaller.

The spread

← more Ohio State than the bookmore Texas →
Market
Texas by 1.5TOM, -116
SP+
Ohio State by 2.5
FPI
Texas by 2.5
Sagarin
Ohio State by 1
Massey
Texas by 2
We say
Texas by 1.50.2 pts off the market

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Texas by 1.5opened Texas by 1.5now Texas by 1.5MonTueWedThuFri

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
49.5TOM
SP+ pace
51.72.2 pts over the market
Massey
49.90.4 pts over the market
We say
50.81.3 pts over the market
Nothing on the total. Our number is within 1.3 points of the book.

The total this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 50.8opened 48.5now 49.5MonTueWedThuFri

The total has moved 1 point since it opened, from 48.5 to 49.5. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

Texas spreadTotal (over)Texas MLOhio State ML
TOM-1.5 -11649.5 -118-129+109
Pinnacle-1.5 -10750 -103-118+103
All 13 books
Texas spreadTotal (over)Texas MLOhio State ML
TOM-1.5 -11649.5 -118-129+109
BetMGM-1.5 -10849.5 -110-120+100
BetOnline.ag-1 -11549.5 -108-125+105
BetRivers-1 -11249.5 -113-120-105
BetUS-1 -11549.5 -110-125+105
Bovada-1.5 -10549.5 -115-115-105
Caesars-1.5 -11049.5 -114-121+102
DraftKings-1.5 -11249.5 -112-122+102
Fanatics-1.5 -11049.5 -110-120+100
FanDuel-1.5 -11049.5 -115-118+100
LowVig.ag-1 -11149.5 -106-125+105
MyBookie.ag-1.5 -11049.5 -110-125+102
Pinnacle-1.5 -10750 -103-118+103

Marked: best for the Texas side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Ohio State +1.5 · -104 at TOM
Covers 49 in 100 by our number. Needs 51 to break even. Not enough.
Not Nasty
Ohio State to win · +109 at TOM
We make it 47 in 100 to win. The price says 48. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 47 cents fair, a play under 42.
Not Nasty
the Over 49.5 · -118 at TOM
SP+ projects 52 and Massey projects 50. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet.
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck wouldn't. Nothing here is even the better half of a coin flip.

Weather at kickoff: 10 mph wind, 101°F.

TOM: total 49.5 here against 49.8 consensus.

TOM: moneyline -123 here against -110 consensus.

Full detail
We settle onTexas by 1.521% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP++2.5+129
FPI-2.5-130
Sagarin+1.0+109
Massey-2.0-120
Market (12 books)-1.5-123
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points49.550.8
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadOhio State Buckeyes +1.5-104+104-1.9%
MoneylineOhio State Buckeyes ML+109+114-1.2%
TotalOver 49.5-118-103shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: total has moved up 1.4.

TOM: total 49.5 here against 49.8 consensus; moneyline -123 here against -110 consensus.

Nothing here beats what it costs. Models and market agree closely enough that the vig eats any difference.

Texas Tech Red Raiders at Oregon State BeaversTexas Tech at Oregon State
CFB tomorrow 6:30pm
Under 53.5
should be 52 · getting 1.5 pts · was 51
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Lines this big overshoot, and the ratings don't move it enough to matter. Market says Texas Tech by 26.

The spread

← more Texas Tech than the bookmore Oregon State →
Market
Texas Tech by 26TOM, -115
SP+
Texas Tech by 23.5
FPI
Texas Tech by 23.5
Sagarin
Texas Tech by 27.5
Massey
Oregon State by 1
We say
Texas Tech by 250.8 pts off the market

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Texas Tech by 25opened Texas Tech by 26.5now Texas Tech by 26MonTueWedThuFri

The spread has moved 0.5 points since it opened, from Texas Tech by 26.5 to Texas Tech by 26. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
53.5TOM, Under -115
SP+ pace
47.75.8 pts under the market
Massey
51.12.4 pts under the market
Weather
-1.050% chance of rain, takes a point off
We say
48.45.1 pts under the market
Under 53.5 is a little nasty. Our total is 5.1 points under the book. Ratings totals don't beat the closing number over four seasons, so a total is never a pick on its own here. The weather is the part worth acting on, before the market takes the number down.

The total this weekbetter now, 1.5 pts

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 48.4opened 52now 53.5MonTueWedThuFri

The total has moved 1.5 points away from our number since it opened. For an Under, that's 1.5 points more room. It's a better bet now than it was.

Oregon State spreadTotal (over)Oregon State MLTexas Tech ML
TOM+26 -11553.5 -105
Pinnacle+26 -11253.5 -108+1346-2970
All 13 books
Oregon State spreadTotal (over)Oregon State MLTexas Tech ML
TOM+26 -11553.5 -105
BetMGM+26 -11853.5 -110+1550-3000
BetOnline.ag+25.5 -11053 -110
BetRivers+26.5 -11453.5 -110+1700
BetUS+26 -11054 -110+1300-3000
Bovada+25.5 -11053 -115+1100
Caesars+25.5 -10853.5 -107+1500
DraftKings+25.5 -10853.5 -108+1500
Fanatics+25.5 -11053.5 -110+1500-3000
FanDuel+26.5 -12053.5 -110+1600
LowVig.ag+25.5 -10653 -108
MyBookie.ag+26 -11053.5 -110+1075-3030
Pinnacle+26 -11253.5 -108+1346-2970

Marked: best for the Oregon State side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Oregon State +26.0 · -115 at TOM
Covers 42 in 100 by our number, but lines this big overshoot and the ratings can't price them. Not a bet.
Blowout line
Oregon State to win · +1500
We make it 4 in 100 to win, the price says 6, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate.
Off the band
the Under 53.5 · -115 at TOM
SP+ projects 48 and Massey projects 51. Weather takes 1 off. That's 5.1 points under the market.
A Little Nasty, not rated

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is the Under 53.5 · -115 at TOM. The totals model is still proving itself.

Weather at kickoff: 6 mph wind, 63°F, 50% chance of rain. Total pulled down 1 for it.

Full detail
We settle onTexas Tech by 2530% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP++23.5+1701
FPI+23.5+1669
Sagarin+27.5+3118
Massey-1.0-109
Market (12 books)+26.0+1424
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points53.548.4
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadOregon State Beavers +26.0-115+137-11.3%
MoneylineOregon State Beavers ML+1500+2206priced at 6 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable
TotalUnder 53.5-115-117shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: total has moved up 2.7.

TOM matches the consensus.

The line is +26.0. Rating differences overshoot on games this lopsided, so whatever gap shows up is arithmetic rather than insight.

Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles at Auburn TigersSouthern Miss at Auburn
CFB tomorrow 6:45pm
Under 57
should be 53.9 · getting 3.1 pts · was 52
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Lines this big overshoot, and the ratings don't move it enough to matter. Market says Auburn by 33.

The spread

← more Southern Miss than the bookmore Auburn →
Market
Auburn by 33TOM, -105
SP+
Auburn by 24
FPI
Auburn by 16
Sagarin
Auburn by 33.5
Massey
Auburn by 4
We say
Auburn by 293.9 pts off the market

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Auburn by 29opened Auburn by 30.5now Auburn by 33SunMonTueWedThuFri

The spread has moved 2.5 points since it opened, from Auburn by 30.5 to Auburn by 33. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
57TOM, Under -108
SP+ pace
47.89.2 pts under the market
Massey
47.59.5 pts under the market
Weather
-1.061% chance of rain, takes a point off
We say
46.710.3 pts under the market
Under 57 is a little nasty. Our total is 10.3 points under the book. Ratings totals don't beat the closing number over four seasons, so a total is never a pick on its own here. The weather is the part worth acting on, before the market takes the number down.

The total this weekbetter now, 4.6 pts

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 46.7opened 52.4now 57SunMonTueWedThuFri

The total has moved 4.6 points away from our number since it opened. For an Under, that's 4.6 points more room. It's a better bet now than it was.

Auburn spreadTotal (over)Auburn MLSouthern Miss ML
TOM-33 -10557 -112
Kalshi56.5 -112 51¢+2243
Pinnacle-33 +10056.5 -110
All 14 books
Auburn spreadTotal (over)Auburn MLSouthern Miss ML
TOM-33 -10557 -112
Kalshi56.5 -112 51¢+2243
BetMGM-32.5 -11057.5 -108
BetOnline.ag-33 -10557 -112
BetRivers-33.5 -11356.5 -112
BetUS-33 -10557 -110
Bovada-33 +10056.5 -110
Caesars-33 -10956.5 -114
DraftKings-32.5 -11056.5 -112+2200
Fanatics-32.5 -11056.5 -110+2800
FanDuel-32.5 -11556.5 -115+2400
LowVig.ag-33 -10157 -110
MyBookie.ag-33 -11057 -110+1650
Pinnacle-33 +10056.5 -110

Marked: best for the Auburn side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Southern Miss +33.0 · -115 at TOM
Covers 48 in 100 by our number, but lines this big overshoot and the ratings can't price them. Not a bet.
Blowout line
Southern Miss to win · +2400
We make it 2 in 100 to win, the price says 4, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate.
Off the band
the Under 57.0 · -108 at TOM
SP+ projects 48 and Massey projects 47. Weather takes 1 off. That's 10.3 points under the market.
A Little Nasty, not rated

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is the Under 57.0 · -108 at TOM. The totals model is still proving itself.

Weather at kickoff: 5 mph wind, 82°F, 61% chance of rain. Total pulled down 1 for it.

Across the books: opened -30.0, now -33.0 (the market moved 3.2 toward Auburn).

The ratings sit 13 points off the market here. A gap that big usually means a rating is stale, not that the market is wrong, so the number is discounted.

TOM: total 57.0 here against 56.6 consensus.

Full detail
We settle onAuburn by 2930% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+-24.0-1859
FPI-16.0-609
Sagarin-33.5
Massey-4.0-149
Market (12 books)-33.0-2425
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points57.046.7
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadSouthern Mississippi Golden Eagles +33.0-115+109-5.7%
MoneylineSouthern Mississippi Golden Eagles ML+2400+4081priced at 4 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable
TotalUnder 57.0-108-138shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 3.0 toward Auburn Tigers since 09-06 17:09; total has moved up 4.5.

TOM: total 57.0 here against 56.6 consensus.

The line is -33.0. Rating differences overshoot on games this lopsided, so whatever gap shows up is arithmetic rather than insight.

Charlotte 49ers at Ole Miss RebelsCharlotte at Ole Miss
CFB tomorrow 6:45pm
No bet
market says Ole Miss by 46, our data says Ole Miss by 44.5
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Lines this big overshoot, and the ratings don't move it enough to matter. Market says Ole Miss by 46.

The spread

← more Charlotte than the bookmore Ole Miss →
Market
Ole Miss by 46TOM, -105
SP+
Ole Miss by 41.5
FPI
Ole Miss by 35
Sagarin
Ole Miss by 49
Massey
Ole Miss by 5
We say
Ole Miss by 44.51.6 pts off the market

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Ole Miss by 44.5opened Ole Miss by 47.5now Ole Miss by 46MonTueWedThuFri

The spread has moved 1.5 points since it opened, from Ole Miss by 47.5 to Ole Miss by 46. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
61TOM
SP+ pace
60.30.7 pts under the market
Massey
60.9on the market
We say
60.60.4 pts under the market
Nothing on the total. Our number is within 0.4 points of the book.

The total this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 60.6opened 61.5now 61MonTueWedThuFri

The total has moved 0.5 points since it opened, from 61.5 to 61. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

Ole Miss spreadTotal (over)Ole Miss MLCharlotte ML
TOM-46 -10561 -110
Kalshi59.5 -107 50¢
Pinnacle-45.5 -10660.5 -107
All 12 books
Ole Miss spreadTotal (over)Ole Miss MLCharlotte ML
TOM-46 -10561 -110
Kalshi59.5 -107 50¢
BetMGM-45.5 -10860.5 -108
BetOnline.ag-46 -10560 -110
BetRivers-46 -11360.5 -110
BetUS-45.5 -11060.5 -110
Bovada-45.5 -11060.5 -110
Caesars-45.5 -11460.5 -108
DraftKings-45.5 -11260.5 -112
Fanatics-46 -10560.5 -110
FanDuel-45.5 -11060.5 -110
Pinnacle-45.5 -10660.5 -107

Marked: best for the Ole Miss side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Charlotte +46.0 · -115 at TOM
Covers 65 in 100 by our number, but lines this big overshoot and the ratings can't price them. Not a bet.
Blowout line
the Under 61.0 · -110 at TOM
SP+ projects 60 and Massey projects 61. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet.
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck wouldn't. Nothing here is even the better half of a coin flip.

Weather at kickoff: 0 mph wind, 88°F.

Across the books: opened -46.5, now -45.5 (the market moved 0.9 toward Charlotte).

TOM: spread -46.0 here against -45.6 consensus.

TOM: total 61.0 here against 60.5 consensus.

Full detail
We settle onOle Miss by 44.521% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+-41.5
FPI-35.0
Sagarin-49.0
Massey-5.0-175
Market (10 books)-46.0
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points61.060.6
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadCharlotte 49ers +46.0-115-187+11.7%
TotalUnder 61.0-110-101shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 0.9 toward Charlotte 49ers since 09-06 12:20; total has moved down 1.0.

TOM: spread -46.0 here against -45.6 consensus; total 61.0 here against 60.5 consensus.

The line is -46.0. Rating differences overshoot on games this lopsided, so whatever gap shows up is arithmetic rather than insight.

Prairie View A&M Panthers at Baylor BearsPrairie View A&M at Baylor
CFB tomorrow 7:00pm
No bet
market says Baylor by 37.5, our data says Baylor by 36.5
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Lines this big overshoot, and the ratings don't move it enough to matter. Market says Baylor by 37.5.

The spread

← more Prairie View A&M than the bookmore Baylor →
Market
Baylor by 37.5
Sagarin
Baylor by 33.5
We say
Baylor by 36.50.9 pts off the market
Baylor spreadTotal (over)Baylor MLPrairie View A&M ML
Kalshi55.5
Pinnacle-37.5 -11055.5 -110
All 9 books
Baylor spreadTotal (over)Baylor MLPrairie View A&M ML
Kalshi55.5
BetOnline.ag-37.5 -10555.5 -115
BetRivers-38 -11355 -112
Caesars-37.5 -10855.5 -109
DraftKings-37.5 -11055.5 -108
Fanatics-37.5 -11555.5 -105
FanDuel-37.5 -11055.5 -114
LowVig.ag-37.5 -10555.5 -115
Pinnacle-37.5 -11055.5 -110

Marked: best for the Baylor side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Prairie View A&M +37.5 · -110
Covers 40 in 100 by our number, but lines this big overshoot and the ratings can't price them. Not a bet.
Blowout line

If you're betting it anyway: Buck wouldn't. Nothing here is even the better half of a coin flip.

Weather at kickoff: 10 mph wind, 98°F.

Across the books: opened -38.0, now -37.5 (the market moved 0.6 toward Prairie View A&M).

Kalshi thin: Over 55.5, only $0 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Full detail
We settle onBaylor by 36.521% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+doesn't rate Prairie View A&M
FPIdoesn't rate Prairie View A&M
Sagarin-33.5
Masseyrates Prairie View A&M and Baylor on different scales
Market (8 books)-37.5
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points55.5
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadPrairie View A&M Panthers +37.5-110+150-12.5%

Line move: spread has moved 0.6 toward Prairie View A&M Panthers since 09-08 16:04.

The line is -37.5. Rating differences overshoot on games this lopsided, so whatever gap shows up is arithmetic rather than insight.

Only one model disagrees with the market on the side. A lone dissenter is usually the one at fault.

Texas Southern Tigers at UTEP MinersTexas Southern at UTEP
CFB tomorrow 8:00pm
No bet
market says UTEP by 25.5, our data says UTEP by 23
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Lines this big overshoot, and the ratings don't move it enough to matter. Market says UTEP by 25.5.

The spread

← more Texas Southern than the bookmore UTEP →
Market
UTEP by 25.5
Sagarin
UTEP by 14
We say
UTEP by 232.4 pts off the market
UTEP spreadTotal (over)UTEP MLTexas Southern ML
Kalshi53.5 -112 51¢-3476 97¢
Pinnacle-25.5 -11053 -110+1131
All 9 books
UTEP spreadTotal (over)UTEP MLTexas Southern ML
Kalshi53.5 -112 51¢-3476 97¢
BetOnline.ag-25.5 -11552.5 -115
BetRivers-25.5 -11353.5 -114
Caesars-25.5 -11253.5 -106+1500
DraftKings-25.5 -10853.5 -108+2000
Fanatics-25.5 -11053.5 -110+2000
FanDuel-25.5 -11453.5 -110+2000
LowVig.ag-25.5 -11552.5 -115
Pinnacle-25.5 -11053 -110+1131

Marked: best for the UTEP side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Texas Southern +25.5 · -110
Covers 48 in 100 by our number, but lines this big overshoot and the ratings can't price them. Not a bet.
Blowout line
Texas Southern to win · +2000
We make it 6 in 100 to win, the price says 5, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate.
Off the band

If you're betting it anyway: Buck wouldn't. Nothing here is even the better half of a coin flip.

Weather at kickoff: 2 mph wind, 96°F.

Across the books: opened -27.0, now -25.5 (the market moved 1.7 toward Texas Southern).

Kalshi thin: Texas Southern Tigers ML, only $124 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

The ratings sit 11 points off the market here. A gap that big usually means a rating is stale, not that the market is wrong, so the number is discounted.

Full detail
We settle onUTEP by 2321% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+doesn't rate Texas Southern
FPIdoesn't rate Texas Southern
Sagarin-14.0-480
Masseyrates Texas Southern and UTEP on different scales
Market (8 books)-25.5-1414
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points53.0
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadTexas Southern Tigers +25.5-110+110-4.9%
MoneylineTexas Southern Tigers ML+2000+1605priced at 5 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable

Line move: spread has moved 1.7 toward Texas Southern Tigers since 09-08 16:04; total has moved down 0.7.

The line is -25.5. Rating differences overshoot on games this lopsided, so whatever gap shows up is arithmetic rather than insight.

Only one model disagrees with the market on the side. A lone dissenter is usually the one at fault.

North Dakota State Bison at Air Force FalconsNorth Dakota State at Air Force
CFB tomorrow 9:00pm
No bet
market says North Dakota State by 2, our data says North Dakota State by 1.5
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says North Dakota State by 2, we say North Dakota State by 1.5. That's the same number, and the vig eats anything smaller.

The spread

← more North Dakota State than the bookmore Air Force →
Market
North Dakota State by 2TOM, -110
SP+
Air Force by 0.5
FPI
North Dakota State by 4
Sagarin
North Dakota State by 2.5
Massey
Air Force by 2
We say
North Dakota State by 1.50.3 pts off the market

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say North Dakota State by 1.5opened North Dakota State by 3now North Dakota State by 2MonTueWedThuFri

The spread has moved 1 point since it opened, from North Dakota State by 3 to North Dakota State by 2. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
47.5TOM
SP+ pace
49.52 pts over the market
Massey
49.52 pts over the market
Weather
-1.815 mph wind, takes 1.8 points off
We say
47.7on the market
Nothing on the total. Our number is within a quarter point of the book.

The total this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 47.7opened 47now 47.5MonTueWedThuFri

The total has moved 0.5 points since it opened, from 47 to 47.5. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

Air Force spreadTotal (over)Air Force MLNorth Dakota State ML
TOM+2 -11047.5 -105+108-128
Pinnacle+2.5 -10947.5 -103+108-124
All 13 books
Air Force spreadTotal (over)Air Force MLNorth Dakota State ML
TOM+2 -11047.5 -105+108-128
BetMGM+2 -11047.5 -108+105-125
BetOnline.ag+2 -11047.5 -112+108-128
BetRivers+2.5 -11347.5 -112+110-136
BetUS+2 -11047.5 -110+110-130
Bovada+2.5 -11547 -110+100-120
Caesars+1.5 -10947.5 -109+110-130
DraftKings+1.5 -10547.5 -108+105-125
Fanatics+2.5 -11047 -110+105-125
FanDuel+2.5 -11547.5 -110+106-128
LowVig.ag+2 -10647.5 -110+108-128
MyBookie.ag+2 -11047.5 -110+105-128
Pinnacle+2.5 -10947.5 -103+108-124

Marked: best for the Air Force side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Air Force +2.0 · -110 at TOM
Covers 49 in 100 by our number. Needs 52 to break even. Not enough.
Not Nasty
Air Force to win · +108 at TOM
We make it 46 in 100 to win. The price says 48. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 46 cents fair, a play under 41.
Not Nasty
the Over 47.5 · -105 at TOM
SP+ projects 50 and Massey projects 50. Weather takes 1.8 off. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet.
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck wouldn't. Nothing here is even the better half of a coin flip.

Weather at kickoff: 15 mph wind, 68°F. Total pulled down 1.8 for it.

Across the books: opened +6.5, now +2.5 (the market moved 4.2 toward Air Force). It crossed 3 on the way, which is where a lot of games land.

TOM: spread +2.0 here against +2.3 consensus.

DraftKings still has North Dakota State -1.5 while Pinnacle is at North Dakota State by 2.5.

Full detail
We settle onNorth Dakota State by 1.530% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+-0.5-108
FPI+4.0+150
Sagarin+2.5+130
Massey-2.0-121
Market (12 books)+2.0+113
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points47.547.7
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadAir Force Falcons +2.0-110+104-3.3%
MoneylineAir Force Falcons ML+108+119-2.5%
TotalOver 47.5-105-101shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 4.2 toward Air Force Falcons since 09-06 12:20; total has moved down 2.0.

TOM: spread +2.0 here against +2.3 consensus.

Nothing here beats what it costs. Models and market agree closely enough that the vig eats any difference.

Sacramento State Hornets at Fresno State BulldogsSacramento State at Fresno State
CFB tomorrow 9:30pm
No bet
market says Fresno State by 18, our data says Fresno State by 16.5
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Lines this big overshoot, and the ratings don't move it enough to matter. Market says Fresno State by 18.

The spread

← more Sacramento State than the bookmore Fresno State →
Market
Fresno State by 18TOM, -112
SP+
Fresno State by 13.5
FPI
Fresno State by 13.5
Sagarin
Fresno State by 13
Massey
Fresno State by 3
We say
Fresno State by 16.51.4 pts off the market

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Fresno State by 16.5opened Fresno State by 18.5now Fresno State by 18MonTueWedThuFri

The spread has moved 0.5 points since it opened, from Fresno State by 18.5 to Fresno State by 18. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
45TOM
SP+ pace
44.30.7 pts under the market
Massey
49.74.7 pts over the market
We say
472 pts over the market
Nothing on the total. Our number is within 2 points of the book.

The total this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 47opened 45now 45MonTueWedThuFri

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

Fresno State spreadTotal (over)Fresno State MLSacramento State ML
TOM-18 -11245 -107
Pinnacle-18.5 +10045 -112-1024+651
All 13 books
Fresno State spreadTotal (over)Fresno State MLSacramento State ML
TOM-18 -11245 -107
BetMGM-18.5 -10844.5 -115-1100+750
BetOnline.ag-18 -11245 -107-1100+709
BetRivers-18 -11244.5 -113-1250+700
BetUS-18 -11044.5 -110-1100+700
Bovada-17.5 -11045 -115-1100+650
Caesars-18 -11444.5 -117-1200+700
DraftKings-18.5 -10545.5 -102-950+625
Fanatics-17.5 -11545 -110-1100+700
FanDuel-18.5 -11044.5 -115-1600+860
LowVig.ag-18 -10845 -105-1100+709
MyBookie.ag-18.5 -11045 -110-1299+730
Pinnacle-18.5 +10045 -112-1024+651

Marked: best for the Fresno State side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Sacramento State +18.0 · -108 at TOM
Covers 50 in 100 by our number, but lines this big overshoot and the ratings can't price them. Not a bet.
Blowout line
Sacramento State to win · +700
We make it 13 in 100 to win, the price says 12, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate.
Off the band
the Over 45.0 · -107 at TOM
SP+ projects 44 and Massey projects 50. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet.
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck wouldn't. Nothing here is even the better half of a coin flip.

Weather at kickoff: 10 mph wind, 92°F.

TOM: spread -18.0 here against -18.3 consensus.

Full detail
We settle onFresno State by 16.530% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+-13.5-457
FPI-13.5-451
Sagarin-13.0-416
Massey-3.0-139
Market (12 books)-18.0-710
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points45.047.0
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadSacramento State Hornets +18.0-108+102-2.4%
MoneylineSacramento State Hornets ML+700+655priced at 12 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable
TotalOver 45.0-107-107shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: total has moved down 3.6.

TOM: spread -18.0 here against -18.3 consensus.

The line is -18.0. Rating differences overshoot on games this lopsided, so whatever gap shows up is arithmetic rather than insight.

Montana State Bobcats at Nevada Wolf PackMontana State at Nevada
CFB tomorrow 9:30pm
No bet
market says Montana State by 3.5, our data says Montana State by 4.5
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says Montana State by 3.5, we say Montana State by 4.5. 0.9 points isn't an edge after the price.

The spread

← more Montana State than the bookmore Nevada →
Market
Montana State by 3.5
Sagarin
Montana State by 8
We say
Montana State by 4.50.9 pts off the market
Montana State -3.5 · -110
Covers 50 in 100 by our number. Needs 52 to break even. Not enough.
Not Nasty
Montana State to win · -168
We make it 61 in 100 to win. The price says 63. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 61 cents fair, a play under 57.
Not Nasty

If you're betting it anyway: Buck wouldn't. Nothing here is even the better half of a coin flip.

Weather at kickoff: 25 mph wind, 72°F. Total pulled down 5.2 for it.

Across the books: opened +4.0, now +3.5 (the market moved 0.8 toward Nevada).

Full detail
We settle onMontana State by 4.521% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+doesn't rate Montana State
FPIdoesn't rate Montana State
Sagarin+8.0+233
Masseyrates Montana State and Nevada on different scales
Market (8 books)+3.5+157
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points49.5
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadMontana State Bobcats -3.5-110-100-2.4%
MoneylineMontana State Bobcats ML-168-159-1.3%

Line move: spread has moved 0.8 toward Nevada Wolf Pack since 09-08 16:04.

Only 1 model could price the sides.

Only one model disagrees with the market on the side. A lone dissenter is usually the one at fault.

Louisiana Ragin Cajuns at USC TrojansLouisiana at USC
CFB tomorrow 10:00pm
No bet
market says USC by 31, our data says USC by 30
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Lines this big overshoot, and the ratings don't move it enough to matter. Market says USC by 31.

The spread

← more Louisiana than the bookmore USC →
Market
USC by 31TOM, -104
SP+
USC by 25.5
FPI
USC by 26.5
Sagarin
USC by 29.5
Massey
USC by 4
We say
USC by 301 pts off the market

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say USC by 30opened USC by 31.5now USC by 31MonTueWedThuFri

The spread has moved 0.5 points since it opened, from USC by 31.5 to USC by 31. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
59.5TOM
SP+ pace
65.15.6 pts over the market
Massey
57.12.4 pts under the market
We say
61.11.6 pts over the market
Nothing on the total. Our number is within 1.6 points of the book.

The total this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 61.1opened 60now 59.5MonTueWedThuFri

The total has moved 0.5 points since it opened, from 60 to 59.5. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

USC spreadTotal (over)USC MLLouisiana ML
TOM-31 -10459.5 -105
Kalshi59.5 -107 50¢+3021
Pinnacle-31 -11059.5 -105
All 14 books
USC spreadTotal (over)USC MLLouisiana ML
TOM-31 -10459.5 -105
Kalshi59.5 -107 50¢+3021
BetMGM-31.5 -11059.5 -110+3000
BetOnline.ag-31 -10459.5 -105
BetRivers-31 -11059 -109
BetUS-31 -11059.5 -110
Bovada-31 -11559.5 -105+1600
Caesars-31 -10959.5 -110
DraftKings-31.5 -10559.5 -105+2500
Fanatics-31 -11059.5 -105+2800
FanDuel-31.5 -10459.5 -105+3000
LowVig.ag-31 +10059.5 -103
MyBookie.ag-31 -11059 -110+1725
Pinnacle-31 -11059.5 -105

Marked: best for the USC side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Louisiana +31.0 · -116 at TOM
Covers 41 in 100 by our number, but lines this big overshoot and the ratings can't price them. Not a bet.
Blowout line
Louisiana to win · +2800
We make it 2 in 100 to win, the price says 3, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate.
Off the band
the Over 59.5 · -105 at TOM
SP+ projects 65 and Massey projects 57. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet.
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck wouldn't. Nothing here is even the better half of a coin flip.

Weather at kickoff: 5 mph wind, 73°F.

Across the books: opened -29.5, now -31.0 (the market moved 1.6 toward USC).

Full detail
We settle onUSC by 3021% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+-25.5-2334
FPI-26.5-2649
Sagarin-29.5-4325
Massey-4.0-149
Market (12 books)-31.0-2374
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points59.561.1
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadLouisiana Ragin Cajuns +31.0-116+144-12.8%
MoneylineLouisiana Ragin Cajuns ML+2800+4685priced at 3 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable
TotalOver 59.5-105-104shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 2.6 toward USC Trojans since 09-06 13:30; total has moved up 1.0.

TOM matches the consensus.

The line is -31.0. Rating differences overshoot on games this lopsided, so whatever gap shows up is arithmetic rather than insight.

UT Martin Skyhawks at West Virginia MountaineersUT Martin at West Virginia
CFB tomorrow 12:00pm
No rating
the ratings don't cover this game
No ratingBuck's case ›
Buck

No view. The ratings don't cover this game, so there's nothing to compare the line against.

The spread

← more UT Martin than the bookmore West Virginia →
Market
West Virginia by 42

Weather at kickoff: 5 mph wind, 82°F, 26% chance of rain.

Across the books: opened -39.5, now -42.0 (the market moved 2.3 toward West Virginia).

Full detail
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+doesn't rate UT Martin
FPIdoesn't rate UT Martin
Sagarindoesn't rate UT Martin
Masseyrates UT Martin and West Virginia on different scales
Market (7 books)-42.0
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points55.5

Line move: spread has moved 2.3 toward West Virginia Mountaineers since 09-08 16:04; total has moved down 0.9.

No usable prices or projections for this game.

Monmouth Hawks at Western Michigan BroncosMonmouth at Western Michigan
CFB tomorrow 5:30pm
No rating
the ratings don't cover this game
No ratingBuck's case ›
Buck

No view. The ratings don't cover this game, so there's nothing to compare the line against.

The spread

← more Monmouth than the bookmore Western Michigan →
Market
Western Michigan by 27.5
Western Michigan spreadTotal (over)Western Michigan MLMonmouth ML
Kalshi52.5 -116 52¢
Pinnacle-27.5 -11052.5 -110
All 9 books
Western Michigan spreadTotal (over)Western Michigan MLMonmouth ML
Kalshi52.5 -116 52¢
BetOnline.ag-27 -12052.5 -115
BetRivers-27 -11453.5 -109+1500
Caesars-27.5 -10852.5 -117+1200
DraftKings-27.5 -10852.5 -110-3200+1400
Fanatics-27.5 -11052.5 -110-3000+1500
FanDuel-26.5 -11453.5 -110+2000
LowVig.ag-27 -12052.5 -115
Pinnacle-27.5 -11052.5 -110

Marked: best for the Western Michigan side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Weather at kickoff: 8 mph wind, 80°F.

Across the books: opened -26.5, now -27.5 (the market moved 0.8 toward Western Michigan).

Kalshi thin: Western Michigan Broncos ML, only $24 available; Monmouth Hawks ML, only $235 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Full detail
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+doesn't rate Monmouth
FPIdoesn't rate Monmouth
Sagarindoesn't rate Monmouth
Masseyrates Monmouth and Western Michigan on different scales
Market (8 books)-27.5-1549
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points52.5

Line move: spread has moved 0.8 toward Western Michigan Broncos since 09-08 16:04; total has moved down 0.7.

No usable prices or projections for this game.

Southern University Jaguars at Houston CougarsSouthern at Houston
CFB tomorrow 6:00pm
No rating
the ratings don't cover this game
No ratingBuck's case ›
Buck

No view. The ratings don't cover this game, so there's nothing to compare the line against.

The spread

← more Southern than the bookmore Houston →
Market
Houston by 51.5
Houston spreadTotal (over)Houston MLSouthern ML
Kalshi60.5 -107 50¢
Pinnacle-51.5 -11060.5 -111
All 9 books
Houston spreadTotal (over)Houston MLSouthern ML
Kalshi60.5 -107 50¢
BetOnline.ag-51.5 -11560.5 -115
BetRivers-51 -11361 -108
Caesars-51.5 -11060.5 -113
DraftKings-51.5 -11260.5 -112
Fanatics-51.5 -11060.5 -110
FanDuel-49.5 -11060.5 -110
LowVig.ag-51.5 -11560.5 -115
Pinnacle-51.5 -11060.5 -111

Marked: best for the Houston side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Weather at kickoff: 10 mph wind, 91°F.

Full detail
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+doesn't rate Southern
FPIdoesn't rate Southern
Sagarindoesn't rate Southern
Masseyrates Southern and Houston on different scales
Market (8 books)-51.5
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points60.5

No usable prices or projections for this game.

Grambling State Tigers at TCU Horned FrogsGrambling at TCU
CFB tomorrow 7:00pm
No rating
the ratings don't cover this game
No ratingBuck's case ›
Buck

No view. The ratings don't cover this game, so there's nothing to compare the line against.

The spread

← more Grambling than the bookmore TCU →
Market
TCU by 44

Weather at kickoff: 10 mph wind, 99°F.

Full detail
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+doesn't rate Grambling
FPIdoesn't rate Grambling
Sagarindoesn't rate Grambling
Masseyrates Grambling and TCU on different scales
Market (8 books)-44.0
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points55.0

No usable prices or projections for this game.

Cal Poly Mustangs at San Jose State SpartansCal Poly at San José State
CFB tomorrow 8:00pm
No rating
the ratings don't cover this game
No ratingBuck's case ›
Buck

No view. The ratings don't cover this game, so there's nothing to compare the line against.

The spread

← more Cal Poly than the bookmore San José State →
Market
San José State by 20.5

Weather at kickoff: 14 mph wind, 74°F. Total pulled down 1.4 for it.

Full detail
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+doesn't rate Cal Poly
FPIdoesn't rate Cal Poly
Sagarindoesn't rate Cal Poly
Masseyrates Cal Poly and San José State on different scales
Market (8 books)-20.5-856
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points56.5

Line move: total has moved down 0.9.

No usable prices or projections for this game.

Sun Sep 13

13 games1 Damn Near Nasty. Strongest: Jets at Titans, Titans PK.
GameThe call
New York Jets at Tennessee TitansJets at Titans
NFL Sun 13 Sep, 12:00pm
Titans PK
should be Titans -1 · getting 1 pt at TOM · was -1
Damn Near NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Damn Near Nasty. Titans PK: all 4 ratings 3.1 points our way. That's the Nasty Pick rule with the proof still pending; the record isn't long enough yet to call it one.

The spread

← more Jets than the bookmore Titans →
Market
a pick'emTOM, -116
nfelo
Titans by 33.1 pts our side
FPI
Titans by 33 pts our side
Sagarin
Titans by 4.54.4 pts our side
Massey
Titans by 22.1 pts our side
We say
Titans by 10.9 pts off the market
All 4 systems lean Titans. Our blended number is 0.9 points off the book; it takes 3% edge after the price for a pick with the full blend, more with fewer systems, and this one is under it.

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Titans by 1opened a pick'emnow a pick'emSunMonTueWedThuFri

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
38.5TOM, Over -110
Massey
44.86.3 pts over the market
We say
44.86.3 pts over the market
Over 38.5 is a little nasty. Our total is 6.3 points over the book. Ratings totals don't beat the closing number over four seasons, so a total is never a pick on its own here.

The total this weekbetter now, 0.9 pts

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 44.8opened 39.4now 38.5SunMonTueWedThuFri

The total has moved 0.9 points away from our number since it opened. For the Over, that's 0.9 points more room. It's a better bet now than it was.

Titans spreadTotal (over)Titans MLJets ML
TOMPK -11638.5 -110
Kalshi-1.5 -103 49¢38.5 -116 52¢-116 52¢+101 48¢
Pinnacle-1 -10938.5 -109-115+103
All 14 books
Titans spreadTotal (over)Titans MLJets ML
TOMPK -11638.5 -110
Kalshi-1.5 -103 49¢38.5 -116 52¢-116 52¢+101 48¢
BetMGM-1.5 -11038.5 -110-120+105
BetOnline.agPK -11638.5 -110
BetRivers-1.5 -11038.5 -110-125+104
BetUSPK -12038.5 -110
Bovada-1 -11538.5 -110-120+100
Caesars-1.5 -10938.5 -112-122+103
DraftKings-1.5 -11038.5 -112-125+105
Fanatics-1.5 -11038.5 -110-120+100
FanDuel-1.5 -10838.5 -110-118+100
LowVig.agPK -11238.5 -107
MyBookie.ag-1 -11038.5 -110-124+102
Pinnacle-1 -10938.5 -109-115+103

Marked: best for Titans, higher payout on each moneyline.

Titans PK · -116 at TOM
Covers 53 in 100 by our number. Needs 54 to break even. Not enough.
Not Nasty
Titans to win · -120
We make it 53 in 100 to win. The price says 55. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 53 cents fair, a play under 48.
Not Nasty
the Over 38.5 · -110 at TOM
Massey projects 45. That's 6.3 points over the market.
A Little Nasty, not rated

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is the Over 38.5 · -110 at TOM. The totals model is still proving itself.

Weather at kickoff: 0 mph wind, 89°F.

Also out: Tre Brown (CB, Jets), Kendell Brooks (S, Titans), VJ Payne (S, Jets) and 3 more.

TOM: spread PK here against -1.0 consensus.

LowVig.ag still has Titans PK while Pinnacle is at Titans by 1.

Full detail
We settle onTitans by 130% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
nfelo-3.0-146
FPI-3.0-144
Sagarin-4.5-171
Massey-2.0-129
Market (12 books)PK-110
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points38.544.8
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadTennessee Titans PK-116-112-0.9%
MoneylineTennessee Titans ML-120-112-1.8%
TotalOver 38.5-110-126shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

TOM: spread PK here against -1.0 consensus.

Nothing here beats what it costs. Models and market agree closely enough that the vig eats any difference.

Buffalo Bills at Houston TexansBills at Texans
NFL Sun 13 Sep, 12:00pm
Over 45
should be 45.6 · getting 0.6 pts
A Little Nasty · OverBuck's case ›
Buck

A Little Nasty, Over 45.0. Massey say over by 2.1 points, which is a little nasty, not a bet: the totals model is still proving itself. On the side, market says Bills by 1, we say Bills by 0.5. Nothing there.

The spread

← more Bills than the bookmore Texans →
Market
Bills by 1TOM, +100
nfelo
Texans by 1
FPI
Bills by 0.5
Sagarin
a pick'em
Massey
Texans by 2
We say
Bills by 0.50.4 pts off the market

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Bills by 0.5opened a pick'emnow Bills by 1SunMonTueWedThuFri

The spread has moved 1 point since it opened, from a pick'em to Bills by 1. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
45TOM, Over -110
Massey
47.12.1 pts over the market
We say
47.12.1 pts over the market
Over 45 is a little nasty. Our total is 2.1 points over the book. Ratings totals don't beat the closing number over four seasons, so a total is never a pick on its own here.

The total this weekshrinking, 0.5 pts

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 47.1opened 44.5now 45SunMonTueWedThuFri

The total has come 0.5 points toward our number since it opened. That's the market agreeing with us, and 0.5 points more room gone. If you like it, take it before it moves again.

Texans spreadTotal (over)Texans MLBills ML
TOM+1 +10045 -110+105-125
Kalshi+1.5 -116 52¢44.5 -112 51¢-103 49¢-116 52¢
Pinnacle+1 +10045 -106+106-120
All 14 books
Texans spreadTotal (over)Texans MLBills ML
TOM+1 +10045 -110+105-125
Kalshi+1.5 -116 52¢44.5 -112 51¢-103 49¢-116 52¢
BetMGM+1.5 -11045 -108+105-120
BetOnline.ag+1 +10044.5 -110+105-125
BetRivers+2 -11345 -110+104-125
BetUS+1 -10544.5 -110+105-125
Bovada+1.5 -11045 -110+105-125
Caesars+1.5 -11244.5 -117+103-121
DraftKings+1.5 -11244.5 -115-102-118
Fanatics+1.5 -11045 -110+105-125
FanDuel+1.5 -11444.5 -118+100-118
LowVig.ag+1 +10144.5 -107+105-125
MyBookie.ag+1 -11045 -110+100-122
Pinnacle+1 +10045 -106+106-120

Marked: best for the Texans side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Texans +1.0 · +100 at TOM
Covers 50 in 100 by our number. Needs 50 to break even. Not enough.
Not Nasty
Texans to win · +105 at TOM
We make it 48 in 100 to win. The price says 49. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 48 cents fair, a play under 43.
Not Nasty
the Over 45.0 · -110 at TOM
Massey projects 47. That's 2.1 points over the market.
A Little Nasty, not rated

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is the Over 45.0 · -110 at TOM. The totals model is still proving itself.

Across the books: opened +0.5, now +1.0 (the market moved 0.8 toward Bills).

Kalshi thin: Buffalo Bills -1.5, only $195 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Also out: Jayden Higgins (WR, Texans), Tank Dell (WR, Texans), Tyrell Shavers (WR, Bills) and 2 more.

Full detail
We settle onBills by 0.530% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
nfelo-1.0-110
FPI+0.5+105
SagarinPK+100
Massey-2.0-127
Market (12 books)+1.0+110
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points45.047.1
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadHouston Texans +1.0+100+101-0.3%
MoneylineHouston Texans ML+105+107-0.6%
TotalOver 45.0-110-108shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 0.8 toward Buffalo Bills since 09-06 12:20.

TOM matches the consensus.

Nothing here beats what it costs. Models and market agree closely enough that the vig eats any difference.

Chicago Bears at Carolina PanthersBears at Panthers
NFL Sun 13 Sep, 12:00pm
Under 47
should be 46.3 · getting 0.7 pts
A Little Nasty · UnderBuck's case ›
Buck

A Little Nasty, Under 47.0. Massey say under by 3.5 points, which is a little nasty, not a bet: the totals model is still proving itself. On the side, market says Bears by 3, we say Bears by 3. Nothing there.

The spread

← more Bears than the bookmore Panthers →
Market
Bears by 3TOM, -110
nfelo
Bears by 2
FPI
Bears by 2
Sagarin
Bears by 2
Massey
Panthers by 2
We say
Bears by 30.2 pts off the market

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Bears by 3opened Bears by 2.5now Bears by 3SunMonTueWedThuFri

The spread has moved 0.5 points since it opened, from Bears by 2.5 to Bears by 3. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
47TOM, Under -110
Massey
43.53.5 pts under the market
We say
43.53.5 pts under the market
Under 47 is a little nasty. Our total is 3.5 points under the book. Ratings totals don't beat the closing number over four seasons, so a total is never a pick on its own here.

The total this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 43.5opened 47.2now 47SunMonTueWedThuFri

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

Panthers spreadTotal (over)Panthers MLBears ML
TOM+3 -11047 -110+135-165
Kalshi+3.5 -136 56¢46.5+140 40¢-161 60¢
Pinnacle+3 -10647.5 +100+146-166
All 14 books
Panthers spreadTotal (over)Panthers MLBears ML
TOM+3 -11047 -110+135-165
Kalshi+3.5 -136 56¢46.5+140 40¢-161 60¢
BetMGM+3 +10047 -110+145-175
BetOnline.ag+3 -11047 -110+145-165
BetRivers+3 -10747 -110+140-175
BetUS+3 -10547 -110+146-170
Bovada+3 -11047 -110+145-170
Caesars+3 -10647 -113+142-170
DraftKings+3 -10247.5 -110+142-170
Fanatics+3 -10547 -110+145-175
FanDuel+3 -10547.5 -102+148-176
LowVig.ag+3 -10547 -107+145-165
MyBookie.ag+3 -11047 -110+141-174
Pinnacle+3 -10647.5 +100+146-166

Marked: best for the Panthers side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Panthers +3.0 · -110 at TOM
Covers 51 in 100 by our number. Needs 52 to break even. Not enough.
Not Nasty
Panthers to win · +135 at TOM
We make it 42 in 100 to win. The price says 43. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 42 cents fair, a play under 37.
Not Nasty
the Under 47.0 · -110 at TOM
Massey projects 44. That's 3.5 points under the market.
A Little Nasty, not rated

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is the Under 47.0 · -110 at TOM. The totals model is still proving itself.

Weather at kickoff: 2 mph wind, 87°F.

Kalshi thin: Chicago Bears -3.5, only $244 available; Over 46.5, only $22 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Also out: Trevor Etienne (RB, Panthers), Brady Christensen (G, Panthers), Kyler Gordon (CB, Bears) and 1 more.

TOM: total 47.0 here against 47.3 consensus.

TOM: moneyline +141 here against +154 consensus.

Full detail
We settle onBears by 321% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
nfelo+2.0+125
FPI+2.0+128
Sagarin+2.0+129
Massey-2.0-124
Market (12 books)+3.0+141
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points47.043.5
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadCarolina Panthers +3.0-110-105-1.3%
MoneylineCarolina Panthers ML+135+140-0.9%
TotalUnder 47.0-110-109shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

TOM: total 47.0 here against 47.3 consensus; moneyline +141 here against +154 consensus.

Nothing here beats what it costs. Models and market agree closely enough that the vig eats any difference.

New Orleans Saints at Detroit LionsSaints at Lions
NFL Sun 13 Sep, 12:00pm
Under 50
should be 49 · getting 1 pt
A Little Nasty · UnderBuck's case ›
Buck

A Little Nasty, Under 50.0. Massey say under by 4.8 points, which is a little nasty, not a bet: the totals model is still proving itself. On the side, market says Lions by 7, we say Lions by 7. Nothing there.

The spread

← more Saints than the bookmore Lions →
Market
Lions by 7TOM, -105
nfelo
Lions by 9
FPI
Lions by 7.5
Sagarin
Lions by 7.5
Massey
Lions by 2.5
We say
Lions by 70.1 pts off the market

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Lions by 7opened Lions by 7now Lions by 7SunMonTueWedThuFri

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
50TOM, Under -110
Massey
45.24.8 pts under the market
We say
45.24.8 pts under the market
Under 50 is a little nasty. Our total is 4.8 points under the book. Ratings totals don't beat the closing number over four seasons, so a total is never a pick on its own here.

The total this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 45.2opened 49.9now 50SunMonTueWedThuFri

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

Lions spreadTotal (over)Lions MLSaints ML
TOM-7 -10550 -110-310+235
Kalshi-6.5 -126 54¢49.5 -116 52¢-322 75¢+266 26¢
Pinnacle-7 -10449.5 -115-321+266
All 14 books
Lions spreadTotal (over)Lions MLSaints ML
TOM-7 -10550 -110-310+235
Kalshi-6.5 -126 54¢49.5 -116 52¢-322 75¢+266 26¢
BetMGM-7 -10849.5 -110-325+260
BetOnline.ag-7 -10550 -110-310+252
BetRivers-7 -11049.5 -113-345+265
BetUS-7 -10550 -110-310+255
Bovada-7 -11050 -105-330+265
Caesars-7 -10649.5 -117-320+250
DraftKings-7 -10849.5 -112-310+250
Fanatics-7 -11049.5 -110-330+260
FanDuel-6.5 -12249.5 -115-335+270
LowVig.ag-7 +10050 -107-310+252
MyBookie.ag-7 -11050 -110-319+248
Pinnacle-7 -10449.5 -115-321+266

Marked: best for the Lions side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Lions -7.0 · -105 at TOM
Covers 46 in 100 by our number. Needs 51 to break even. Not enough.
Not Nasty
Lions to win · -310 at TOM
We make it 71 in 100 to win. The price says 76. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 71 cents fair, a play under 66.
Not Nasty
the Under 50.0 · -110 at TOM
Massey projects 45. That's 4.8 points under the market.
A Little Nasty, not rated

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is the Under 50.0 · -110 at TOM. The totals model is still proving itself.

Also out: Isiah Pacheco (RB, Lions), Cade Mays (C, Lions), Lorenzo Styles Jr. (S, Saints) and 2 more.

TOM: total 50.0 here against 49.6 consensus.

Full detail
We settle onLions by 721% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
nfelo-9.0-305
FPI-7.5-249
Sagarin-7.5-260
Massey-2.5-134
Market (12 books)-7.0-297
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points50.045.2
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadDetroit Lions -7.0-105+116-5.0%
MoneylineDetroit Lions ML-310-241-5.0%
TotalUnder 50.0-110-113shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

TOM: total 50.0 here against 49.6 consensus.

Only one model disagrees with the market on the side. A lone dissenter is usually the one at fault.

Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles ChargersCardinals at Chargers
NFL Sun 13 Sep, 3:25pm
Under 47
should be 45.8 · getting 1.2 pts
A Little Nasty · UnderBuck's case ›
Buck

A Little Nasty, Under 47.0. Massey say under by 3.9 points, which is a little nasty, not a bet: the totals model is still proving itself. On the side, market says Chargers by 9.5, we say Chargers by 9.5. Nothing there.

The spread

← more Cardinals than the bookmore Chargers →
Market
Chargers by 9.5TOM, -105
nfelo
Chargers by 9
FPI
Chargers by 10
Sagarin
Chargers by 14
Massey
Chargers by 2
We say
Chargers by 9.50 pts off the market

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Chargers by 9.5opened Chargers by 10now Chargers by 9.5SunMonTueWedThuFri

The spread has moved 0.5 points since it opened, from Chargers by 10 to Chargers by 9.5. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
47TOM, Under -105
Massey
43.13.9 pts under the market
We say
43.13.9 pts under the market
Under 47 is a little nasty. Our total is 3.9 points under the book. Ratings totals don't beat the closing number over four seasons, so a total is never a pick on its own here.

The total this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 43.1opened 47.2now 47SunMonTueWedThuFri

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

Chargers spreadTotal (over)Chargers MLCardinals ML
TOM-9.5 -10547 -115-515+365
Pinnacle-9.5 +10247 -111-466+367
All 13 books
Chargers spreadTotal (over)Chargers MLCardinals ML
TOM-9.5 -10547 -115-515+365
BetMGM-9.5 -11247.5 -108-500+400
BetOnline.ag-9.5 -10547 -115-515+393
BetRivers-9 -11247 -113-480+350
BetUS-9.5 -10547.5 -110-515+400
Bovada-8 -11547 -115-490+355
Caesars-9.5 -10847.5 -108-530+400
DraftKings-9.5 -11547.5 -102-500+380
Fanatics-8.5 -11047.5 -105-500+370
FanDuel-9.5 -10547.5 -104-490+380
LowVig.ag-9.5 +10047 -113-515+393
MyBookie.ag-9.5 -11047 -110-505+356
Pinnacle-9.5 +10247 -111-466+367

Marked: best for the Chargers side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Chargers -9.5 · -105 at TOM
Covers 48 in 100 by our number. Needs 51 to break even. Not enough.
Not Nasty
Chargers to win · -515 at TOM
We make it 77 in 100 to win, the price says 84, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate.
Off the band
the Under 47.0 · -105 at TOM
Massey projects 43. That's 3.9 points under the market.
A Little Nasty, not rated

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is the Under 47.0 · -105 at TOM. The totals model is still proving itself.

Across the books: opened -10.0, now -9.5 (the market moved 0.7 toward Cardinals). It crossed 10 on the way, which is where a lot of games land.

Also out: Isaiah World (OT, Chargers), Kaleb Proctor (DT, Cardinals).

TOM: moneyline -493 here against -391 consensus.

Full detail
We settle onChargers by 9.530% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
nfelo-9.0-307
FPI-10.0-361
Sagarin-14.0-618
Massey-2.0-131
Market (12 books)-9.5-493
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points47.043.1
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadLos Angeles Chargers -9.5-105+109-3.5%
MoneylineLos Angeles Chargers ML-515-330priced at 84 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable
TotalUnder 47.0-105-116shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 0.7 toward Arizona Cardinals since 09-06 15:31.

TOM: moneyline -493 here against -391 consensus.

Only one model disagrees with the market on the side. A lone dissenter is usually the one at fault.

Green Bay Packers at Minnesota VikingsPackers at Vikings
NFL Sun 13 Sep, 3:25pm
Under 46
should be 44.8 · getting 1.2 pts
A Little Nasty · UnderBuck's case ›
Buck

A Little Nasty, Under 46.0. Massey say under by 4.0 points, which is a little nasty, not a bet: the totals model is still proving itself. On the side, market says Vikings by 1, we say Vikings by 0.5. Nothing there.

The spread

← more Packers than the bookmore Vikings →
Market
Vikings by 1TOM, -115
nfelo
Vikings by 1
FPI
Packers by 1
Sagarin
Packers by 0.5
Massey
Vikings by 2
We say
Vikings by 0.50.3 pts off the market

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Vikings by 0.5opened Vikings by 1now Vikings by 1SunMonTueWedThuFri

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
46TOM, Under -105
Massey
424 pts under the market
We say
424 pts under the market
Under 46 is a little nasty. Our total is 4 points under the book. Ratings totals don't beat the closing number over four seasons, so a total is never a pick on its own here.

The total this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 42opened 46.2now 46SunMonTueWedThuFri

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

Vikings spreadTotal (over)Vikings MLPackers ML
TOM-1 -11546 -115-123+103
Kalshi-1.546.5 -103 49¢-131 55¢+109 46¢
Pinnacle-1 -11946 -110-126+112
All 14 books
Vikings spreadTotal (over)Vikings MLPackers ML
TOM-1 -11546 -115-123+103
Kalshi-1.546.5 -103 49¢-131 55¢+109 46¢
BetMGM-2 -10846.5 -108-130+105
BetOnline.ag-1 -12346 -115-127+107
BetRivers-1.5 -10946 -113-124+102
BetUS-1 -11546 -115-125+105
Bovada-2 -11046 -110-130+110
Caesars-1.5 -10946.5 -107-124+105
DraftKings-1.5 -11246.5 -108-125+105
Fanatics-2 -11046.5 -110-125+105
FanDuel-1.5 -11046.5 -110-122+104
LowVig.ag-1 -11946 -113-127+107
MyBookie.ag-1.5 -11046.5 -110-123+101
Pinnacle-1 -11946 -110-126+112

Marked: best for the Vikings side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Packers +1.0 · -105 at TOM
Covers 49 in 100 by our number. Needs 51 to break even. Not enough.
Not Nasty
Packers to win · +103 at TOM
We make it 48 in 100 to win. The price says 49. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 48 cents fair, a play under 43.
Not Nasty
the Under 46.0 · -105 at TOM
Massey projects 42. That's 4.0 points under the market.
A Little Nasty, not rated

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is the Under 46.0 · -105 at TOM. The totals model is still proving itself.

Kalshi thin: Minnesota Vikings -1.5, only $31 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Also out: Jermar Jefferson (RB, Vikings), Josh Jacobs (RB, Packers), Ben Yurosek (TE, Vikings) and 2 more.

Full detail
We settle onVikings by 0.530% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
nfelo-1.0-110
FPI+1.0+115
Sagarin+0.5+106
Massey-2.0-127
Market (12 books)-1.0-118
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points46.042.0
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadGreen Bay Packers +1.0-105+103-2.0%
MoneylineGreen Bay Packers ML+103+109-1.5%
TotalUnder 46.0-105-116shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

TOM matches the consensus.

Nothing here beats what it costs. Models and market agree closely enough that the vig eats any difference.

Baltimore Ravens at Indianapolis ColtsRavens at Colts
NFL Sun 13 Sep, 12:00pm
Colts +3
should be Colts +3 · was +3.5
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says Ravens by 3, we say Ravens by 3. That's the same number, and the vig eats anything smaller.

The spread

← more Ravens than the bookmore Colts →
Market
Ravens by 3TOM, +100
nfelo
Ravens by 21 pts our side
FPI
Ravens by 21.1 pts our side
Sagarin
Ravens by 3on the market
Massey
Colts by 24.8 pts our side
We say
Ravens by 30.2 pts off the market
All 4 systems lean Colts. Our blended number is 0.2 points off the book; it takes 3% edge after the price for a pick with the full blend, more with fewer systems, and this one is under it.

The spread this weekshrinking, 0.5 pts

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Ravens by 3opened Ravens by 3.5now Ravens by 3SunMonTueWedThuFri

The market has come 0.5 points toward our number since it opened. That's the market agreeing with us, but Colts is a worse bet than it was. If you like it, take it before it moves again.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
48TOM
Massey
49.11.1 pts over the market
We say
49.11.1 pts over the market
Nothing on the total. Our number is within 1.1 points of the book.

The total this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 49.1opened 48now 48SunMonTueWedThuFri

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

Colts spreadTotal (over)Colts MLRavens ML
TOM+3 +10048 -105+145-175
Kalshi+3.5 -131 55¢47.5 -116 52¢+140 40¢-167 61¢
Pinnacle+3.5 -11947.5 -117+151-172
All 14 books
Colts spreadTotal (over)Colts MLRavens ML
TOM+3 +10048 -105+145-175
Kalshi+3.5 -131 55¢47.5 -116 52¢+140 40¢-167 61¢
BetMGM+3.5 -12047.5 -112+155-190
BetOnline.ag+3 +10048 -105+153-175
BetRivers+3.5 -11448 -108+143-175
BetUS+3 +10048 -110+150-175
Bovada+3 +10048 -105+150-175
Caesars+3 -10247.5 -117+149-176
DraftKings+3.5 -11547.5 -115+145-175
Fanatics+3.5 -12048 -110+145-175
FanDuel+3.5 -12047.5 -115+148-176
LowVig.ag+3.5 -12348 -102+153-175
MyBookie.ag+3.5 -12048 -110+142-175
Pinnacle+3.5 -11947.5 -117+151-172

Marked: best for Colts, higher payout on each moneyline.

Colts +3.0 · +100 at TOM
Covers 51 in 100 by our number. Needs 50 to break even. Too thin for the price.
Not Nasty
Colts to win · +145 at TOM
We make it 42 in 100 to win. The price says 41. Not enough. On Kalshi that's 42 cents fair, a play under 37.
Not Nasty
the Over 48.0 · -105 at TOM
Massey projects 49. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet.
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is Colts +3.0 · +100 at TOM. Not a Nasty Pick, just the better side.

Also out: Adam Randall (RB, Ravens), D.J. Montgomery (WR, Colts), Carson Towt (TE, Colts) and 2 more.

TOM: spread +3.0 here against +3.4 consensus.

TOM: total 48.0 here against 47.6 consensus.

Full detail
We settle onRavens by 321% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
nfelo+2.0+128
FPI+2.0+125
Sagarin+3.0+148
Massey-2.0-124
Market (12 books)+3.0+152
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points48.049.1
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadIndianapolis Colts +3.0+100-105+1.1%
MoneylineIndianapolis Colts ML+145+140+0.8%
TotalOver 48.0-105-103shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

TOM: spread +3.0 here against +3.4 consensus; total 48.0 here against 47.6 consensus.

Atlanta Falcons at Pittsburgh SteelersFalcons at Steelers
NFL Sun 13 Sep, 12:00pm
Falcons to win
our data says 36 in 100 · +190 · a price bet, they lose more often than not
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says Steelers by 5, we say Steelers by 5. That's the same number, and the vig eats anything smaller.

The spread

← more Falcons than the bookmore Steelers →
Market
Steelers by 5TOM, -110
nfelo
Steelers by 5on the market
FPI
Steelers by 5on the market
Sagarin
Steelers by 40.9 pts our side
Massey
Steelers by 22.8 pts our side
We say
Steelers by 50.2 pts off the market
All 4 systems lean Falcons. Our blended number is 0.2 points off the book; it takes 3% edge after the price for a pick with the full blend, more with fewer systems, and this one is under it.

The spread this weekshrinking, 2 pts

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Steelers by 5opened Steelers by 3now Steelers by 5SunMonTueWedThuFri

The market has come 2 points toward our number since it opened. That's the market agreeing with us, but Falcons is a worse bet than it was. If you like it, take it before it moves again.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
41.5TOM
Massey
43.31.8 pts over the market
We say
43.31.8 pts over the market
Nothing on the total. Our number is within 1.8 points of the book.

The total this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 43.3opened 41.9now 41.5SunMonTueWedThuFri

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

Steelers spreadTotal (over)Steelers MLFalcons ML
TOM-5 -11041.5 -113-240+190
Kalshi-5.5 -116 52¢40.5 -116 52¢-250 70¢+208 31¢
Pinnacle-5 -11441.5 +100-244+208
All 14 books
Steelers spreadTotal (over)Steelers MLFalcons ML
TOM-5 -11041.5 -113-240+190
Kalshi-5.5 -116 52¢40.5 -116 52¢-250 70¢+208 31¢
BetMGM-6 -10841 -110-275+220
BetOnline.ag-5.5 -11541 -110-260+215
BetRivers-6 -11341 -112-265+210
BetUS-6 -10541 -110-260+218
Bovada-6 -11041 -110-275+225
Caesars-6 -10841 -112-265+215
DraftKings-6 -11041.5 -105-265+215
Fanatics-5.5 -11541 -110-260+210
FanDuel-5.5 -11540.5 -115-280+230
LowVig.ag-5.5 -11041 -107-260+215
MyBookie.ag-6 -11041 -110-265+210
Pinnacle-5 -11441.5 +100-244+208

Marked: best for Falcons, higher payout on each moneyline.

Falcons +5.0 · -110 at TOM
Covers 53 in 100 by our number. Needs 52 to break even. Too thin for the price.
Not Nasty
Falcons to win · +190 at TOM
We make it 36 in 100 to win. The price says 34. Not enough. On Kalshi that's 36 cents fair, a play under 31.
Not Nasty
the Over 41.5 · -113 at TOM
Massey projects 43. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet.
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is Falcons to win · +190 at TOM. A price bet, Falcons loses more often than not.

Weather at kickoff: 7 mph wind, 80°F.

Across the books: opened -3.0, now -5.5. The market has moved 2.2 away from Falcons, so the number is better than it was, but a move against the ratings usually means news. Check the injury note before taking it.

Kalshi thin: Under 40.5, only $146 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

QB questionable: Tua Tagovailoa (Falcons), Questionable. Check before kickoff.

Also out: Jack Driscoll (OT, Steelers), Donte Kent (CB, Steelers), DeShon Elliott (S, Steelers) and 1 more.

TOM: spread -5.0 here against -5.4 consensus.

DraftKings still has Falcons +6.0 while Pinnacle is at Steelers by 5.

Full detail
We settle onSteelers by 530% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
nfelo-5.0-184
FPI-5.0-183
Sagarin-4.0-164
Massey-2.0-130
Market (12 books)-5.0-230
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points41.543.3
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
MoneylineAtlanta Falcons ML+190+181+1.1%
SpreadAtlanta Falcons +5.0-110-112+0.5%
TotalOver 41.5-113-107shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 2.2 toward Pittsburgh Steelers since 09-06 12:20.

TOM: spread -5.0 here against -5.4 consensus.

Only one model disagrees with the market on the side. A lone dissenter is usually the one at fault.

Cleveland Browns at Jacksonville JaguarsBrowns at Jaguars
NFL Sun 13 Sep, 12:00pm
Browns +9
should be Browns +9 · was +8
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says Jaguars by 9, we say Jaguars by 9. That's the same number, and the vig eats anything smaller.

The spread

← more Browns than the bookmore Jaguars →
Market
Jaguars by 9TOM, -105
nfelo
Jaguars by 9on the market
FPI
Jaguars by 8.50.6 pts our side
Sagarin
Jaguars by 9.50.6 pts against us
Massey
Jaguars by 2.56.6 pts our side
We say
Jaguars by 90.1 pts off the market
3 of 4 systems lean Browns. Sagarin at Jaguars by 9.5 is the holdout, and one system across the market is why there's no bet here.

The spread this weekshrinking, 1 pt

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Jaguars by 9opened Jaguars by 8now Jaguars by 9SunMonTueWedThuFri

The market has come 1 point toward our number since it opened. That's the market agreeing with us, but Browns is a worse bet than it was. If you like it, take it before it moves again.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
40TOM
Massey
41.51.5 pts over the market
We say
41.51.5 pts over the market
Nothing on the total. Our number is within 1.5 points of the book.

The total this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 41.5opened 40.5now 40SunMonTueWedThuFri

The total has moved 0.5 points since it opened, from 40.5 to 40. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

Jaguars spreadTotal (over)Jaguars MLBrowns ML
TOM-9 -10540 -112-400+310
Kalshi-9.540.5 -107 50¢-404 79¢+331 22¢
Pinnacle-9.5 +10240.5 -102-398+321
All 14 books
Jaguars spreadTotal (over)Jaguars MLBrowns ML
TOM-9 -10540 -112-400+310
Kalshi-9.540.5 -107 50¢-404 79¢+331 22¢
BetMGM-9 -11240 -110-450+333
BetOnline.ag-9 -10540 -112-400+316
BetRivers-8.5 -10840.5 -107-400+310
BetUS-9 -10540 -110-400+320
Bovada-8.5 -11040 -110-415+310
Caesars-8.5 -10840 -120-420+320
DraftKings-8.5 -11239.5 -118-455+350
Fanatics-8.5 -11040 -110-425+325
FanDuel-8.5 -11240.5 -104-460+360
LowVig.ag-9 +10040 -109-400+316
MyBookie.ag-8.5 -11040 -110-481+350
Pinnacle-9.5 +10240.5 -102-398+321

Marked: best for Browns, higher payout on each moneyline.

Browns +9.0 · -115 at TOM
Covers 54 in 100 by our number. Needs 53 to break even. Too thin for the price.
Not Nasty
Browns to win · +310 at TOM
We make it 25 in 100 to win, the price says 24, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate.
Off the band
the Over 40.0 · -112 at TOM
Massey projects 41. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet.
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is Browns +9.0 · -115 at TOM. A coin flip, the better half of it.

Weather at kickoff: 7 mph wind, 90°F.

Across the books: opened -8.0, now -9.0. The market has moved 1.1 away from Browns, so the number is better than it was, but a move against the ratings usually means news. Check the injury note before taking it.

Kalshi thin: Jacksonville Jaguars -9.5, only $113 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Backup QB out: Dillon Gabriel (Browns), Injured Reserve. Not the starter, so no hold.

Also out: Patrick Mekari (G, Jaguars), Kendrick Green (G, Browns), Sam Mustipher (C, Jaguars) and 1 more.

TOM: total 40.0 here against 40.3 consensus.

Full detail
We settle onJaguars by 930% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
nfelo-9.0-311
FPI-8.5-283
Sagarin-9.5-334
Massey-2.5-134
Market (12 books)-9.0-383
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points40.041.5
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadCleveland Browns +9.0-115-116+0.2%
MoneylineCleveland Browns ML+310+305priced at 24 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable
TotalOver 40.0-112-106shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 1.1 toward Jacksonville Jaguars since 09-06 12:20.

TOM: total 40.0 here against 40.3 consensus.

Only one model disagrees with the market on the side. A lone dissenter is usually the one at fault.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Cincinnati BengalsBuccaneers at Bengals
NFL Sun 13 Sep, 12:00pm
No bet
market says Bengals by 3.5, our data says Bengals by 3.5
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says Bengals by 3.5, we say Bengals by 3.5. That's the same number, and the vig eats anything smaller.

The spread

← more Buccaneers than the bookmore Bengals →
Market
Bengals by 3.5TOM, -112
nfelo
Bengals by 4.5
FPI
Bengals by 4
Sagarin
Bengals by 4
Massey
Bengals by 2
We say
Bengals by 3.50.1 pts off the market

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Bengals by 3.5opened Bengals by 4now Bengals by 3.5SunMonTueWedThuFri

The spread has moved 0.5 points since it opened, from Bengals by 4 to Bengals by 3.5. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
50.5TOM
Massey
48.81.7 pts under the market
We say
48.81.7 pts under the market
Nothing on the total. Our number is within 1.7 points of the book.

The total this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 48.8opened 50.5now 50.5SunMonTueWedThuFri

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

Bengals spreadTotal (over)Bengals MLBuccaneers ML
TOM-3.5 -11250.5 -105-200+170
Kalshi-3.550.5 -103 49¢-191 64¢+159 37¢
Pinnacle-4 -10250 -111-200+174
All 14 books
Bengals spreadTotal (over)Bengals MLBuccaneers ML
TOM-3.5 -11250.5 -105-200+170
Kalshi-3.550.5 -103 49¢-191 64¢+159 37¢
BetMGM-3.5 -11050.5 -108-210+170
BetOnline.ag-3.5 -11250.5 -105-200+174
BetRivers-4 -10850.5 -110-210+170
BetUS-3.5 -11050.5 -105-200+170
Bovada-3.5 -11550 -115-210+175
Caesars-3.5 -11150.5 -106-205+171
DraftKings-3.5 -11250.5 -108-198+164
Fanatics-3.5 -11550.5 -110-205+170
FanDuel-3.5 -11550.5 -112-205+172
LowVig.ag-3.5 -10750.5 -102-200+174
MyBookie.ag-3.5 -11050.5 -110-206+165
Pinnacle-4 -10250 -111-200+174

Marked: best for the Bengals side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Bengals -3.5 · -112 at TOM
Covers 47 in 100 by our number. Needs 53 to break even. Not enough.
Not Nasty
Bengals to win · -200 at TOM
We make it 61 in 100 to win. The price says 67. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 61 cents fair, a play under 56.
Not Nasty
the Under 50.5 · -115 at TOM
Massey projects 49. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet.
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck wouldn't. Nothing here is even the better half of a coin flip.

Weather at kickoff: 2 mph wind, 84°F.

Kalshi thin: Cincinnati Bengals -3.5, only $267 available; Under 50.5, only $223 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Also out: Brian Parker II (OT, Bengals), Ja'Sir Taylor (CB, Bengals), Josh Hayes (CB, Buccaneers).

TOM: spread -3.5 here against -3.8 consensus.

TOM: total 50.5 here against 50.2 consensus.

Full detail
We settle onBengals by 3.521% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
nfelo-4.5-171
FPI-4.0-158
Sagarin-4.0-167
Massey-2.0-127
Market (12 books)-3.5-191
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points50.548.8
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadCincinnati Bengals -3.5-112+111-5.4%
MoneylineCincinnati Bengals ML-200-155-5.9%
TotalUnder 50.5-115-104shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

TOM: spread -3.5 here against -3.8 consensus; total 50.5 here against 50.2 consensus.

Nothing here beats what it costs. Models and market agree closely enough that the vig eats any difference.

Miami Dolphins at Las Vegas RaidersDolphins at Raiders
NFL Sun 13 Sep, 3:25pm
No bet
market says Raiders by 3, our data says Raiders by 3
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says Raiders by 3, we say Raiders by 3. That's the same number, and the vig eats anything smaller.

The spread

← more Dolphins than the bookmore Raiders →
Market
Raiders by 3TOM, -113
nfelo
Raiders by 5
FPI
Raiders by 3.5
Sagarin
Raiders by 5.5
Massey
Raiders by 2
We say
Raiders by 30.2 pts off the market

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Raiders by 3opened Raiders by 3.5now Raiders by 3SunMonTueWedThuFri

The spread has moved 0.5 points since it opened, from Raiders by 3.5 to Raiders by 3. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
40.5TOM
Massey
41.20.7 pts over the market
We say
41.20.7 pts over the market
Nothing on the total. Our number is within 0.7 points of the book.

The total this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 41.2opened 40.5now 40.5SunMonTueWedThuFri

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

Raiders spreadTotal (over)Raiders MLDolphins ML
TOM-3 -11340.5 -110-165+135
Kalshi-3.5 +105 47¢40.5 -107 50¢-161 60¢+140 40¢
Pinnacle-3 -10940.5 -103-164+144
All 14 books
Raiders spreadTotal (over)Raiders MLDolphins ML
TOM-3 -11340.5 -110-165+135
Kalshi-3.5 +105 47¢40.5 -107 50¢-161 60¢+140 40¢
BetMGM-3 -11040.5 -108-175+145
BetOnline.ag-3 -11340.5 -110-165+145
BetRivers-3 -11440.5 -107-159+130
BetUS-3 -11540 -110-165+142
Bovada-3 -11540 -110-165+140
Caesars-3 -11040 -113-170+140
DraftKings-3 -11240.5 -105-170+142
Fanatics-3 -11540.5 -105-170+140
FanDuel-3 -12039.5 -115-180+150
LowVig.ag-3 -10840.5 -107-165+145
MyBookie.ag-3 -12040 -110-173+140
Pinnacle-3 -10940.5 -103-164+144

Marked: best for the Raiders side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Raiders -3.0 · -113 at TOM
Covers 50 in 100 by our number. Needs 53 to break even. Not enough.
Not Nasty
Raiders to win · -165 at TOM
We make it 60 in 100 to win. The price says 62. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 60 cents fair, a play under 55.
Not Nasty
the Over 40.5 · -110 at TOM
Massey projects 41. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet.
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck wouldn't. Nothing here is even the better half of a coin flip.

Across the books: opened -3.5, now -3.0 (the market moved 0.5 toward Dolphins). It crossed 3 on the way, which is where a lot of games land.

Also out: Dont'e Thornton Jr. (WR, Raiders), Brock Bowers (TE, Raiders), Carter Runyon (TE, Raiders) and 5 more.

Full detail
We settle onRaiders by 321% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
nfelo-5.0-179
FPI-3.5-152
Sagarin-5.5-202
Massey-2.0-125
Market (12 books)-3.0-158
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points40.541.2
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadLas Vegas Raiders -3.0-113-102-2.7%
MoneylineLas Vegas Raiders ML-165-148-2.6%
TotalOver 40.5-110-102shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 0.5 toward Miami Dolphins since 09-06 15:31.

TOM matches the consensus.

Nothing here beats what it costs. Models and market agree closely enough that the vig eats any difference.

Washington Commanders at Philadelphia EaglesCommanders at Eagles
NFL Sun 13 Sep, 3:25pm
No bet
market says Eagles by 5, our data says Eagles by 5
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says Eagles by 5, we say Eagles by 5. That's the same number, and the vig eats anything smaller.

The spread

← more Commanders than the bookmore Eagles →
Market
Eagles by 5TOM, -115
nfelo
Eagles by 6
FPI
Eagles by 5.5
Sagarin
Eagles by 6.5
Massey
Eagles by 2.5
We say
Eagles by 50.2 pts off the market

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Eagles by 5opened Eagles by 5now Eagles by 5SunMonTueWedThuFri

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
44TOM
Massey
451 pts over the market
We say
451 pts over the market
Nothing on the total. Our number is within 1 points of the book.

The total this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 45opened 44.4now 44SunMonTueWedThuFri

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

Eagles spreadTotal (over)Eagles MLCommanders ML
TOM-5 -11544 -110-247+197
Kalshi-5.5 -116 52¢44.5-229 68¢+198 32¢
Pinnacle-5.5 -10644.5 -102-244+208
All 14 books
Eagles spreadTotal (over)Eagles MLCommanders ML
TOM-5 -11544 -110-247+197
Kalshi-5.5 -116 52¢44.5-229 68¢+198 32¢
BetMGM-5.5 -11044.5 -105-235+200
BetOnline.ag-5 -11544 -110-247+205
BetRivers-5.5 -11044.5 -106-250+205
BetUS-5.5 -11044 -110-245+205
Bovada-5.5 -11044 -110-245+205
Caesars-5.5 -11044 -113-245+200
DraftKings-6 -10844.5 -105-250+205
Fanatics-5.5 -11044 -110-245+200
FanDuel-5.5 -11044.5 -105-250+205
LowVig.ag-5 -11044 -107-247+205
MyBookie.ag-5.5 -11044.5 -110-255+200
Pinnacle-5.5 -10644.5 -102-244+208

Marked: best for the Eagles side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Eagles -5.0 · -115 at TOM
Covers 48 in 100 by our number. Needs 53 to break even. Not enough.
Not Nasty
Eagles to win · -247 at TOM
We make it 65 in 100 to win. The price says 71. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 65 cents fair, a play under 61.
Not Nasty
the Over 44.0 · -110 at TOM
Massey projects 45. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet.
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck wouldn't. Nothing here is even the better half of a coin flip.

Weather at kickoff: 5 mph wind, 83°F.

Kalshi thin: Over 44.5, only $29 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Also out: Grant Calcaterra (TE, Eagles), Jakorian Bennett (CB, Eagles), Andre' Sam (S, Eagles) and 1 more.

TOM: spread -5.0 here against -5.5 consensus.

TOM: total 44.0 here against 44.4 consensus.

Full detail
We settle onEagles by 530% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
nfelo-6.0-207
FPI-5.5-195
Sagarin-6.5-218
Massey-2.5-135
Market (12 books)-5.0-236
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points44.045.0
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadPhiladelphia Eagles -5.0-115+107-5.2%
MoneylinePhiladelphia Eagles ML-247-189-5.8%
TotalOver 44.0-110-104shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

TOM: spread -5.0 here against -5.5 consensus; total 44.0 here against 44.4 consensus.

Only one model disagrees with the market on the side. A lone dissenter is usually the one at fault.

Dallas Cowboys at New York GiantsCowboys at Giants
NFL Sun 13 Sep, 7:20pm
No bet
market says Cowboys by 3, our data says Cowboys by 2.5
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says Cowboys by 3, we say Cowboys by 2.5. That's the same number, and the vig eats anything smaller.

The spread

← more Cowboys than the bookmore Giants →
Market
Cowboys by 3TOM, -113
nfelo
Cowboys by 1.5
FPI
Cowboys by 1.5
Sagarin
Cowboys by 2
Massey
Giants by 2
We say
Cowboys by 2.50.3 pts off the market

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Cowboys by 2.5opened Cowboys by 3now Cowboys by 3SunTueWedThuFri

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
48TOM
Massey
49.61.6 pts over the market
We say
49.61.6 pts over the market
Nothing on the total. Our number is within 1.6 points of the book.

The total this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 49.6opened 47.9now 48SunTueWedThuFri

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

Giants spreadTotal (over)Giants MLCowboys ML
TOM+3 -11348 -108+134-159
Kalshi+2.5 +109 46¢47.5 -116 52¢+140 40¢-167 61¢
Pinnacle+2.5 +11147.5 -116+141-160
All 14 books
Giants spreadTotal (over)Giants MLCowboys ML
TOM+3 -11348 -108+134-159
Kalshi+2.5 +109 46¢47.5 -116 52¢+140 40¢-167 61¢
BetMGM+3 -11048 -110+138-160
BetOnline.ag+3 -11348 -108+139-159
BetRivers+3 -11547.5 -113+132-157
BetUS+3 -11548 -108+134-155
Bovada+3 -11548 -110+140-165
Caesars+3 -11348 -112+134-159
DraftKings+3 -11548.5 -105+136-162
Fanatics+3 -11548 -110+135-165
FanDuel+2.5 +10248.5 -105+136-162
LowVig.ag+3 -10848 -105+139-159
MyBookie.ag+3 -12048 -110+133-164
Pinnacle+2.5 +11147.5 -116+141-160

Marked: best for the Giants side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Giants +3.0 · -113 at TOM
Covers 51 in 100 by our number. Needs 53 to break even. Not enough.
Not Nasty
Giants to win · +134 at TOM
We make it 42 in 100 to win. The price says 43. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 42 cents fair, a play under 37.
Not Nasty
the Over 48.0 · -108 at TOM
Massey projects 50. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet.
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck wouldn't. Nothing here is even the better half of a coin flip.

Weather at kickoff: 2 mph wind, 77°F.

Also out: Calvin Austin III (WR, Giants), DJ Rogers (TE, Cowboys), Tyler Smith (G, Cowboys) and 5 more.

TOM: spread +3.0 here against +2.7 consensus.

TOM: total 48.0 here against 47.8 consensus.

Full detail
We settle onCowboys by 2.521% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
nfelo+1.5+122
FPI+1.5+117
Sagarin+2.0+131
Massey-2.0-127
Market (12 books)+3.0+140
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points48.049.6
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadNew York Giants +3.0-113-106-1.6%
MoneylineNew York Giants ML+134+138-0.8%
TotalOver 48.0-108-104shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

TOM: spread +3.0 here against +2.7 consensus; total 48.0 here against 47.8 consensus.

Nothing here beats what it costs. Models and market agree closely enough that the vig eats any difference.

Mon Sep 14

1 gameBest: A Little Nasty · Under, Broncos at Chiefs
GameThe call
Denver Broncos at Kansas City ChiefsBroncos at Chiefs
NFL Mon 14 Sep, 7:15pm
Under 43.5
should be 42.4 · getting 1.1 pts
A Little Nasty · UnderBuck's case ›
Buck

A Little Nasty, Under 43.5. Massey say under by 5.0 points, which is a little nasty, not a bet: the totals model is still proving itself. On the side, market says Chiefs by 2.5, we say Chiefs by 2.5. Nothing there.

The spread

← more Broncos than the bookmore Chiefs →
Market
Chiefs by 2.5TOM, -116
nfelo
Chiefs by 3.5
FPI
Chiefs by 3.5
Sagarin
Chiefs by 3
Massey
Chiefs by 2
We say
Chiefs by 2.50.1 pts off the market

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Chiefs by 2.5opened Chiefs by 2.5now Chiefs by 2.5WedThuFri

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
43.5TOM, Under -105
Massey
39.54 pts under the market
Weather
-1.013 mph wind, takes a point off
We say
38.55 pts under the market
Under 43.5 is a little nasty. Our total is 5 points under the book. Ratings totals don't beat the closing number over four seasons, so a total is never a pick on its own here. The weather is the part worth acting on, before the market takes the number down.

The total this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 38.5opened 43.5now 43.5WedThuFri

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

Chiefs spreadTotal (over)Chiefs MLBroncos ML
TOM-2.5 -11643.5 -115-145+120
Kalshi-2.5 -107 50¢43.5-143 57¢+118 44¢
Pinnacle-2.5 -11044 +101-142+126
All 14 books
Chiefs spreadTotal (over)Chiefs MLBroncos ML
TOM-2.5 -11643.5 -115-145+120
Kalshi-2.5 -107 50¢43.5-143 57¢+118 44¢
BetMGM-2.5 -11543.5 -110-145+120
BetOnline.ag-2.5 -11643.5 -115-145+125
BetRivers-2.5 -11843.5 -108-148+120
BetUS-2 -12043.5 -115-145+125
Bovada-2.5 -11543.5 -110-145+125
Caesars-2.5 -11743.5 -112-143+122
DraftKings-2.5 -11843.5 -115-148+124
Fanatics-2.5 -11543.5 -110-145+120
FanDuel-2.5 -11243.5 -112-138+118
LowVig.ag-2.5 -11243.5 -113-145+125
MyBookie.ag-2.5 -11043.5 -110-150+117
Pinnacle-2.5 -11044 +101-142+126

Marked: best for the Chiefs side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Chiefs -2.5 · -116 at TOM
Covers 53 in 100 by our number. Needs 54 to break even. Not enough.
Not Nasty
Chiefs to win · -145 at TOM
We make it 58 in 100 to win. The price says 59. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 58 cents fair, a play under 53.
Not Nasty
the Under 43.5 · -105 at TOM
Massey projects 39. Weather takes 1 off. That's 5.0 points under the market.
A Little Nasty, not rated

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is the Under 43.5 · -105 at TOM. The totals model is still proving itself.

Weather at kickoff: 13 mph wind, 87°F. Total pulled down 1 for it.

Kalshi thin: Over 43.5, only $70 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Also out: Jimmy Holiday (WR, Chiefs), Jeff Caldwell (WR, Chiefs), Caleb Lohner (TE, Broncos) and 5 more.

TOM: total 43.5 here against 43.8 consensus.

Full detail
We settle onChiefs by 2.521% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
nfelo-3.5-150
FPI-3.5-150
Sagarin-3.0-141
Massey-2.0-127
Market (12 books)-2.5-139
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points43.538.5
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadKansas City Chiefs -2.5-116-111-1.1%
MoneylineKansas City Chiefs ML-145-137-1.3%
TotalUnder 43.5-105-114shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: total has moved up 0.6.

TOM: total 43.5 here against 43.8 consensus.

Nothing here beats what it costs. Models and market agree closely enough that the vig eats any difference.

Thu Sep 17

2 gamesWaiting for the ratings rebuild. 0 a little nasty so far.
GameThe call
Syracuse Orange at Pittsburgh PanthersSyracuse at Pittsburgh
CFB Thu 17 Sep, 6:30pm
Under 59.5
should be 58.3 · getting 1.2 pts
WaitingBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Priced once the new ratings land.

The spread

← more Syracuse than the bookmore Pittsburgh →
Market
Pittsburgh by 10.5
SP+
Pittsburgh by 9.5
FPI
Pittsburgh by 10
Sagarin
Pittsburgh by 10
Massey
Pittsburgh by 3
We say
Pittsburgh by 10.50.2 pts off the market

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Pittsburgh by 10.5opened Pittsburgh by 10.5now Pittsburgh by 10.5ThuFri

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
59.5
SP+ pace
53.36.2 pts under the market
Massey
59.7on the market
Weather
-1.064% chance of rain, takes a point off
We say
55.54 pts under the market
Under 59.5 is a little nasty. Our total is 4 points under the book. Ratings totals don't beat the closing number over four seasons, so a total is never a pick on its own here. The weather is the part worth acting on, before the market takes the number down.

The total this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 55.5opened 59.5now 59.5ThuFri

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

Pittsburgh spreadTotal (over)Pittsburgh MLSyracuse ML
Kalshi
Syracuse +10.5 · -110
Covers 52 in 100 by our number. Needs 52 to break even. Not enough.
Not Nasty
Syracuse to win · +295
We make it 25 in 100 to win. The price says 25. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 25 cents fair, a play under 20.
Not Nasty
the Under 59.5 · -110
SP+ projects 53 and Massey projects 60. Weather takes 1 off. That's 4.0 points under the market.
A Little Nasty, not rated

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is the Under 59.5 · -110. The totals model is still proving itself.

Weather at kickoff: 8 mph wind, 76°F, 64% chance of rain. Total pulled down 1 for it.

Kalshi thin: Pittsburgh Panthers ML, only $40 available; Syracuse Orange ML, only $0 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Full detail
We settle onPittsburgh by 10.530% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+-9.5-282
FPI-10.0-303
Sagarin-10.0-302
Massey-3.0-134
Market (1 books)-10.5-312
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points59.555.5
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadSyracuse Orange +10.5-110-109-0.1%
MoneylineSyracuse Orange ML+295+306-0.7%
TotalUnder 59.5-110-113shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Priced once the new ratings land.

Only one model disagrees with the market on the side. A lone dissenter is usually the one at fault.

Detroit Lions at Buffalo BillsLions at Bills
NFL Thu 17 Sep, 7:15pm
No bet
market says Bills by 3, our data says Bills by 3
WaitingBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Priced once the new ratings land.

The spread

← more Lions than the bookmore Bills →
Market
Bills by 3
nfelo
Bills by 3
FPI
Bills by 3.5
Sagarin
Bills by 4
Massey
Bills by 2
We say
Bills by 30 pts off the market

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Bills by 3opened Bills by 3now Bills by 3ThuFri

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
52
Massey
51.50.3 pts under the market
We say
51.50.3 pts under the market
Nothing on the total. Our number is within 0.3 points of the book.

The total this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 51.5opened 51.5now 51.5ThuFri

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

Bills spreadTotal (over)Bills MLLions ML
Kalshi-3.551.5 -116 52¢-175 62¢
BetOnline.ag-3 -12051.5 -110
All 8 books
Bills spreadTotal (over)Bills MLLions ML
Kalshi-3.551.5 -116 52¢-175 62¢
BetOnline.ag-3 -12051.5 -110
BetRivers-3 -11252.5 -109-175+140
BetUS-3 -12051.5 -110
Caesars-3 -11751.5 -115-170+142
DraftKings-3 -11551.5 -115-162+136
FanDuel-3.5 -11052.5 -110-196+164
LowVig.ag-3 -11651.5 -107

Marked: best for the Bills side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

Bills -3.0 · -110
Covers 50 in 100 by our number. Needs 52 to break even. Not enough.
Not Nasty
Bills to win · -170
We make it 59 in 100 to win. The price says 63. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 59 cents fair, a play under 55.
Not Nasty
the Under 52.0 · -110
Massey projects 52. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet.
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck wouldn't. Nothing here is even the better half of a coin flip.

Weather at kickoff: 5 mph wind, 69°F, 32% chance of rain.

Kalshi thin: Buffalo Bills -3.5, only $1 available; Detroit Lions ML, only $248 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Also out: Isiah Pacheco (RB, Lions), Tyrell Shavers (WR, Bills), Cade Mays (C, Lions) and 1 more.

Buffalo Bills has had 21 days off against 19, worth about 0.1 points.

Full detail
We settle onBills by 321% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
nfelo-3.0-141
FPI-3.5-154
Sagarin-4.0-164
Massey-2.0-129
Market (7 books)-3.0-156
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points52.051.5
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadBuffalo Bills -3.0-110+100-2.4%
MoneylineBuffalo Bills ML-170-146-3.6%
TotalUnder 52.0-110-103shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Priced once the new ratings land.

Only one model disagrees with the market on the side. A lone dissenter is usually the one at fault.

Fri Sep 18

2 gamesWaiting for the ratings rebuild. 0 a little nasty so far.
GameThe call
Houston Cougars at Texas Tech Red RaidersHouston at Texas Tech
CFB Fri 18 Sep, 6:00pm
Texas Tech -13.5
should be Texas Tech -13.5
WaitingBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Priced once the new ratings land.

The spread

← more Houston than the bookmore Texas Tech →
Market
Texas Tech by 13.5
SP+
Texas Tech by 14.5
FPI
Texas Tech by 14
Sagarin
Texas Tech by 13.5
Massey
Texas Tech by 3
We say
Texas Tech by 13.50.1 pts off the market

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say Texas Tech by 13.5opened Texas Tech by 13.5now Texas Tech by 13.5ThuFri

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
51.5
SP+ pace
53.92.4 pts over the market
Massey
51.6on the market
We say
52.71.2 pts over the market
Nothing on the total. Our number is within 1.2 points of the book.

The total this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 52.7opened 51.5now 51.5ThuFri

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

Texas Tech spreadTotal (over)Texas Tech MLHouston ML
Kalshi
Texas Tech -13.5 · -110
Covers 53 in 100 by our number. Needs 52 to break even. Too thin for the price.
Not Nasty
Texas Tech to win · -630
We make it 82 in 100 to win, the price says 86, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate.
Off the band
the Over 51.5 · -110
SP+ projects 54 and Massey projects 52. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet.
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is Texas Tech -13.5 · -110. A coin flip, the better half of it.

Kalshi thin: Texas Tech Red Raiders ML, only $30 available; Houston Cougars ML, only $98 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Full detail
We settle onTexas Tech by 13.530% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+-14.5-510
FPI-14.0-478
Sagarin-13.5-451
Massey-3.0-134
Market (1 books)-13.5-475
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points51.552.7
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadTexas Tech Red Raiders -13.5-110-112+0.5%
MoneylineTexas Tech Red Raiders ML-630-451priced at 86 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable
TotalOver 51.5-110-104shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Priced once the new ratings land.

Only one model disagrees with the market on the side. A lone dissenter is usually the one at fault.

Miami Hurricanes at Wake Forest Demon DeaconsMiami at Wake Forest
CFB Fri 18 Sep, 6:30pm
Under 53.5
should be 51.7 · getting 1.8 pts · was 52.5
Waiting for the ratings updateBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Priced once the new ratings land.

The spread

← more Miami than the bookmore Wake Forest →
Market
Miami by 20.5
SP+
hasn't seen Miami's last game
FPI
hasn't seen Miami's last game
Sagarin
hasn't seen Miami's last game
Massey
hasn't seen Miami's last game

The spread this week

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

opened Miami by 19.5now Miami by 20.5ThuFri

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
53.5
SP+ pace
43.69.9 pts under the market
Massey
51.52 pts under the market
We say
47.56 pts under the market
Under 53.5 is a little nasty. Our total is 6 points under the book. Ratings totals don't beat the closing number over four seasons, so a total is never a pick on its own here.

The total this weekbetter now, 1 pt

TOM's number since it opened. The dotted line is ours.

we say 47.5opened 52.5now 53.5ThuFri

The total has moved 1 point away from our number since it opened. For an Under, that's 1 point more room. It's a better bet now than it was.

Wake Forest spreadTotal (over)Wake Forest MLMiami ML
Kalshi-1684 94¢
the Under 53.5 · -110
SP+ projects 44 and Massey projects 51. That's 6.0 points under the market.
A Little Nasty, not rated

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is the Under 53.5 · -110. The totals model is still proving itself.

Across the books: opened +19.5, now +20.5 (the market moved 1.0 toward Miami).

Kalshi thin: Wake Forest Demon Deacons ML, only $1 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Full detail
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+hasn't seen Miami's last game
FPIhasn't seen Miami's last game
Sagarinhasn't seen Miami's last game
Masseyhasn't seen Miami's last game
Market (1 books)+20.5+838
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points53.547.5
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
TotalUnder 53.5-110-120shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 1.0 toward Miami Hurricanes since 09-10 18:34; total has moved up 1.0.

Priced once the new ratings land.

Sat Sep 19

5 gamesWaiting for the ratings rebuild. 0 a little nasty so far.
GameThe call
Georgia Bulldogs at Arkansas RazorbacksGeorgia at Arkansas
CFB Sat 19 Sep, 11:00am
Over 52.5
should be 54.5 · getting 2 pts
WaitingBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Priced once the new ratings land.

The spread

← more Georgia than the bookmore Arkansas →
Market
Georgia by 17.5
SP+
Georgia by 23
FPI
Georgia by 20.5
Sagarin
Georgia by 18.5
Massey
Arkansas by 1
We say
Georgia by 180.6 pts off the market

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
52.5
SP+ pace
62.19.6 pts over the market
Massey
56.43.9 pts over the market
We say
59.26.7 pts over the market
Over 52.5 is a little nasty. Our total is 6.7 points over the book. Ratings totals don't beat the closing number over four seasons, so a total is never a pick on its own here.
Arkansas spreadTotal (over)Arkansas MLGeorgia ML
Kalshi-1684 94¢
Georgia -17.5 · -110
Covers 56 in 100 by our number, but lines this big overshoot and the ratings can't price them. Not a bet.
Blowout line
Georgia to win · -1150
We make it 89 in 100 to win, the price says 92, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate.
Off the band
the Over 52.5 · -110
SP+ projects 62 and Massey projects 56. That's 6.7 points over the market.
A Little Nasty, not rated

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is the Over 52.5 · -110. The totals model is still proving itself.

Kalshi thin: Arkansas Razorbacks ML, only $23 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Full detail
We settle onGeorgia by 1830% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP++23.0+1627
FPI+20.5+1098
Sagarin+18.5+828
Massey-1.0-114
Market (1 books)+17.5+630
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points52.559.2
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadGeorgia Bulldogs -17.5-110-126+3.4%
MoneylineGeorgia Bulldogs ML-1150-796priced at 92 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable
TotalOver 52.5-110-123shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Priced once the new ratings land.

North Carolina Tar Heels at Clemson TigersNorth Carolina at Clemson
CFB Sat 19 Sep, 11:00am
North Carolina to win
our data says 33 in 100 · +275 · a price bet, they lose more often than not
A Little Nasty · North Carolina, waitingBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Priced once the new ratings land.

The spread

← more North Carolina than the bookmore Clemson →
Market
Clemson by 8.5
SP+
Clemson by 1.56.9 pts our side
FPI
Clemson by 2.56.2 pts our side
Sagarin
Clemson by 9.51 pts against us
Massey
Clemson by 26.4 pts our side
We say
Clemson by 6.51.9 pts off the market
3 of 4 systems lean North Carolina. Sagarin at Clemson by 9.5 is the holdout, and one system across the market is why there's no bet here.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
44.5
SP+ pace
39.74.8 pts under the market
Massey
48.54 pts over the market
We say
44.10.4 pts under the market
Nothing on the total. Our number is within 0.4 points of the book.
Clemson spreadTotal (over)Clemson MLNorth Carolina ML
Kalshi+240 28¢
North Carolina +8.5 · -110
Covers 58 in 100 by our number. Needs 52 to break even. Worth a look.
Same call
North Carolina to win · +275
We make it 33 in 100 to win. The price says 27. That's value. On Kalshi that's 33 cents fair, a play under 29. This is a price bet, not a pick to win: North Carolina loses this more often than not. The payout is what's mispriced, so expect to lose most of these and come out ahead on the ones that hit.
A Little Nasty
the Under 44.5 · -110
SP+ projects 40 and Massey projects 49. The two sources disagree by 9 points, so one of them is wrong here.
Sources disagree

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is North Carolina to win · +275. A price bet, North Carolina loses more often than not.

Kalshi thin: Clemson Tigers ML, only $446 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Full detail
We settle onClemson by 6.530% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+-1.5-118
FPI-2.5-128
Sagarin-9.5-278
Massey-2.0-125
Market (1 books)-8.5-312
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points44.544.1
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadNorth Carolina Tar Heels +8.5-110-140+6.0%
MoneylineNorth Carolina Tar Heels ML+275+202+6.4%
TotalUnder 44.5-110-101shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Priced once the new ratings land.

Florida State Seminoles at Alabama Crimson TideFlorida State at Alabama
CFB Sat 19 Sep, 2:30pm
Under 51
should be 50.1 · getting 0.9 pts
WaitingBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Priced once the new ratings land.

The spread

← more Florida State than the bookmore Alabama →
Market
Alabama by 17.5
SP+
Alabama by 15.5
FPI
Alabama by 17.5
Sagarin
Alabama by 17.5
Massey
Alabama by 3
We say
Alabama by 170.4 pts off the market

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
51
SP+ pace
44.86.2 pts under the market
Massey
51.2on the market
We say
483 pts under the market
Under 51 is a little nasty. Our total is 3 points under the book. Ratings totals don't beat the closing number over four seasons, so a total is never a pick on its own here.
Florida State +17.5 · -110
Covers 47 in 100 by our number, but lines this big overshoot and the ratings can't price them. Not a bet.
Blowout line
Florida State to win · +651
We make it 12 in 100 to win, the price says 13, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate.
Off the band
the Under 51.0 · -110
SP+ projects 45 and Massey projects 51. That's 3.0 points under the market.
A Little Nasty, not rated

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is the Under 51.0 · -110. The totals model is still proving itself.

Full detail
We settle onAlabama by 1730% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+-15.5-557
FPI-17.5-723
Sagarin-17.5-751
Massey-3.0-141
Market (2 books)-17.5-684
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points51.048.0
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadFlorida State Seminoles +17.5-110+114-5.6%
MoneylineFlorida State Seminoles ML+651+705priced at 13 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable
TotalUnder 51.0-110-110shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Priced once the new ratings land.

SMU Mustangs at Louisville CardinalsSMU at Louisville
CFB Sat 19 Sep, 2:30pm
No bet
market says Louisville by 2, our data says Louisville by 2
WaitingBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Priced once the new ratings land.

The spread

← more SMU than the bookmore Louisville →
Market
Louisville by 2
SP+
Louisville by 1
FPI
Louisville by 1
Sagarin
Louisville by 2
Massey
Louisville by 2
We say
Louisville by 20.2 pts off the market

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
57.5
SP+ pace
54.82.7 pts under the market
Massey
56.90.6 pts under the market
We say
55.81.7 pts under the market
Nothing on the total. Our number is within 1.7 points of the book.
Louisville spreadTotal (over)Louisville MLSMU ML
Kalshi-107 50¢
All 3 books
Louisville spreadTotal (over)Louisville MLSMU ML
Kalshi-107 50¢
DraftKings-1.5 -10558.5 -108-115-105
FanDuel-2.5 -11056.5 -110-128+106

Marked: best for the Louisville side and the Over, higher payout on each moneyline.

SMU +2.0 · -110
Covers 49 in 100 by our number. Needs 52 to break even. Not enough.
Not Nasty
SMU to win · +100
We make it 45 in 100 to win. The price says 50. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 45 cents fair, a play under 40.
Not Nasty
the Under 57.5 · -110
SP+ projects 55 and Massey projects 57. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet.
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck wouldn't. Nothing here is even the better half of a coin flip.

Kalshi thin: SMU Mustangs ML, only $15 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Full detail
We settle onLouisville by 230% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+-1.0-112
FPI-1.0-110
Sagarin-2.0-124
Massey-2.0-122
Market (2 books)-2.0-110
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points57.555.8
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadSMU Mustangs +2.0-110+105-3.7%
MoneylineSMU Mustangs ML+100+121-4.7%
TotalUnder 57.5-110-105shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Priced once the new ratings land.

Only one model disagrees with the market on the side. A lone dissenter is usually the one at fault.

Mississippi State Bulldogs at South Carolina GamecocksMississippi State at South Carolina
CFB Sat 19 Sep, 3:15pm
No bet
market says South Carolina by 7.5, our data says South Carolina by 8
WaitingBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Priced once the new ratings land.

The spread

← more Mississippi State than the bookmore South Carolina →
Market
South Carolina by 7.5
SP+
South Carolina by 9.5
FPI
South Carolina by 9.5
Sagarin
South Carolina by 7.5
Massey
South Carolina by 2.5
We say
South Carolina by 80.3 pts off the market

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
54.5
SP+ pace
55.40.9 pts over the market
Massey
54.20.3 pts under the market
We say
54.80.3 pts over the market
Nothing on the total. Our number is within 0.3 points of the book.
South Carolina spreadTotal (over)South Carolina MLMississippi State ML
Kalshi
South Carolina -7.5 · -110
Covers 47 in 100 by our number. Needs 52 to break even. Not enough.
Not Nasty
South Carolina to win · -298
We make it 70 in 100 to win. The price says 75. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 70 cents fair, a play under 65.
Not Nasty
the Over 54.5 · -110
SP+ projects 55 and Massey projects 54. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet.
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck wouldn't. Nothing here is even the better half of a coin flip.

Kalshi thin: South Carolina Gamecocks ML, only $59 available; Mississippi State Bulldogs ML, only $5 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Full detail
We settle onSouth Carolina by 830% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+-9.5-279
FPI-9.5-276
Sagarin-7.5-224
Massey-2.5-130
Market (1 books)-7.5-255
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points54.554.8
MarketPlayPriceOur numberEdge
SpreadSouth Carolina Gamecocks -7.5-110+114-5.6%
MoneylineSouth Carolina Gamecocks ML-298-230-5.1%
TotalOver 54.5-110-101shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Priced once the new ratings land.

A winning ticket

The Receipts

Every call the board made, graded on what it said at kickoff. No edits, no deletions, no "we had that one."

How the last picks finished

Graded off final scores, one unit a play.

Sunday September 6

0-1 · -1.00 units
LostOle Miss Rebels -7.0Louisville Cardinals at Ole Miss Rebels38-41-1.00

Saturday September 5

3-3 · -0.21 units
LostWestern Kentucky Hilltoppers MLWestern Kentucky Hilltoppers at Nevada Wolf Pack14-49-1.00
WonDuke Blue Devils -7.5Tulane Green Wave at Duke Blue Devils3-17+0.93
LostAuburn Tigers -7.5Baylor Bears at Auburn Tigers16-17-1.00
WonTulsa Golden Hurricane +13.0Oklahoma State Cowboys at Tulsa Golden Hurricane10-24+0.95
LostCalifornia Golden Bears MLUCLA Bruins at California Golden Bears45-24-1.00
WonNew Mexico Lobos -10.5Central Michigan Chippewas at New Mexico Lobos7-38+0.91

9 picks voided, not graded, not counted. Posted for Sep 12 on ratings that hadn't seen the previous weekend's games, before the stale-ratings rule went in on Sep 8. When the ratings rebuilt they were no longer picks, so they were pulled before kickoff: Michigan State Spartans (spread), Michigan Wolverines (moneyline), Arkansas Razorbacks (spread), Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (spread), Ohio State Buckeyes (moneyline), Minnesota Golden Gophers (moneyline), California Golden Bears (moneyline), Texas A&M Aggies (spread), San Diego State Aztecs (spread).

1 pick voided, not graded, not counted. Posted for Sep 12 from a stale number at the book that showed under the 3% edge bar at the price. Stale-line picks weren't held to the same bar as every other pick until Sep 10, so it was pulled before kickoff: Texas State Bobcats (spread).

The group

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Record by call

Every game, graded on what the board said at kickoff. One flat unit a call at the recorded price. Not Nasty games are counted so nothing is hidden.

At kickoff we saidRecordHit rateUnits
Not Nasty3 gamesno call to grade

Four seasons, measured

Every FBS game with a closing line, 2022 to 2025: 5,814 games. The bets below are graded against the close, with no prices, so 52.4% is break-even at -110. These numbers set the rules; the live record above is what tests them.

CollegeRecordHit rate
Stale spread, 2+ pts off the pack232-18455.8%the rule behind stale-number picks
Stale spread, 1+ pt off the pack733-64253.3%
Stale total, 2+ pts off the pack217-18254.4%
Stale total, 1+ pt off the pack804-71752.9%
Ratings alone 3+ pts off the close841-79751.3%why a ratings pick needs every source agreeing and a priced edge
Favourites laying 17 or more1,540 games49.2% coveredwhy lines past 17 aren't priced
Under in 15+ mph wind430 games53.0%why windy totals get pulled down

Why ratings totals are a little nasty, not picks. We built a totals model from pace and per-play efficiency using only what was known before each kickoff, 2022 to 2025, 3,751 games. Betting it whenever it was 3+ points off the closing total went 1177-1044, 53.0%: break-even, with two of four seasons under it, and it missed final scores by more than the market did. The closing total is the sharpest number on the board. The totals bet that's measured to work is the stale one above, where a book hasn't moved with the market.

Margins land on 3 about 3.0x and on 7 about 3.0x as often as the numbers either side, which is why a half point through those numbers is priced the way it is.

NFL, 2015 to 2025: 2,583 regular-season games, nfelo's lines and nflverse scores.

NFLBetsHit rate
Market moved 1.5 to 2, bet the old number24556.3%the NFL stale rule fires at 1.5
Market moved 2 to 3, bet the old number30958.9%
Market moved 3+, bet the old number27863.7%
Move crosses 3, bet the old number30856.8%any size, if it crosses 3
Move crosses 7, bet the old number17458.0%any size, if it crosses 7
nfelo 2.0+ pts off the close, bet nfelo's side27354.2%why NFL ratings edges cap at Damn Near Nasty

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How it's going

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Closing line value
+0.18Sides: pts vs close, 19 bets, beat it 42%

Positive means we got a better number than the close. It's the earliest honest read on whether the picks beat the market.

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99 priced · 26 a little nasty · 1 damn near nasty · ratings rebuild before Thu · audit clean

9 games further out are not being priced yet: the ratings rebuild after this weekend, and betting a number we know is about to change isn't worth doing.
Next picks

Monday, once the ratings rebuild on this weekend's results. 9 games further out are waiting on those numbers, the first of them Thu 17 Sep, 6:30pm. We don't price a game against ratings we know are about to change.

We read 108 games across 12 books, priced every moneyline, spread and total, and cross-checked them against three rating systems. 20 were worth a second look. nothing cleared the bar, which happens.

Since 10:05am

Nothing has moved.

Where the money went

Numbers that walked one way and stayed there. We can't see betting percentages, so this reads direction instead: the public backs favourites, so a line moving toward the underdog is money coming from somewhere else.

  • → 2.4Fordham Rams at Coastal Carolina Chanticleerstoward Coastal Carolina Chanticleerswith the public
  • → 1.9UT Martin Skyhawks at West Virginia Mountaineerstoward West Virginia Mountaineerswith the public
  • → 1.7Texas Southern Tigers at UTEP Minerstoward Texas Southern Tigersagainst the public
  • → 1.7Wofford Terriers at Kent State Golden Flashestoward Wofford Terriersagainst the public
  • → 1.0Prairie View A&M Panthers at Baylor Bearstoward Baylor Bearswith the public
  • → 1.0Robert Morris Colonials at Akron Zipstoward Robert Morris Colonialsagainst the public

What the results are teaching us

Every game we price gets graded once it finishes, whether or not we backed it. That's about a hundred measurements a Saturday instead of three, so the model can be checked in weeks rather than months. 7 finished so far, and it takes twenty before any of it means anything.

The line archive

Every book's price, saved on every run. 182822 prices banked. Books that move most are usually the ones reacting to money rather than setting the number.

A number moves 1.01 points on average between when we first see it and kickoff. That's the size of the prize for getting a good number early, and the size of the risk in taking one too early.

BookGamesAvg points moved
Kalshi393.03
BetMGM741.18
DraftKings1181.05
BetOnline.ag1071.02
BetRivers1401.00
FanDuel1470.99
LowVig.ag1030.99
MyBookie.ag690.93
TOM730.91
BetUS710.90
Caesars1120.88
Bovada750.87
Fanatics1410.82
Pinnacle740.79

How current the ratings are

None of these publishes an update time, so this is measured rather than reported: how long since the numbers themselves last moved. Early in the season they're mostly preseason projections whatever the date says.

  • FPI updated 2 days ago
  • FPI NFL updated today
  • Massey college updated 2 days ago
  • Massey nfl updated yesterday
  • SP+ updated 2 days ago
  • Sagarin updated 3 days ago
  • Sagarin NFL updated 4 days ago
  • nfelo updated yesterday
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