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Best on the board right now

Nothing has made the Cut. The strongest call on the board is Damn Near Nasty. Good bet. Not a Nasty Pick. Size it that way.

Bengals at SteelersMoved our way · 1 ptSteelers +3.5-112 at DraftKings · 3.8% after the price, the Cut is 4% for this SauceNFL capSun 12:00pm Buck's case ›
NFL ratings edges cap here. NFL picks come from stale numbers, not power ratings.Where, best first (Steelers): DraftKings +3.5 at -112 (3.8%) · BetMGM +3.5 at -118 (2.5%) · FanDuel +3.5 at -120 (2.1%) · Caesars +3 at -104 (1.6%) · Fanatics or TOM +3 at -105 (1.4%).
Buck

Buck's Take

Nothing makes the Cut Sunday, but 2 come damn near. Close enough to smell it.

Patriots at Jaguars, Patriots +2.5. Every system has Jaguars by 1; the market has Jaguars by 3. 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.

Bengals at Steelers, Steelers +3.5. Every system has Bengals by 1.5; the market has Bengals by 3. 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; the strongest is Cincinnati +8.5 (Cincinnati at Arizona) at 6.4% after the price. Small money, our side, no receipt. The one moving our way is Maryland at Nebraska, Nebraska -13.5, 1 point our way since the open.

If you're playing one, it's Patriots at Jaguars, Patriots +2.5. The ratings make it Jaguars by 1. The number's wrong and the Four agree. That's the receipt.

Buck

Nasty Picks

Nothing's made the Cut yet. Stale numbers switch on inside 48 hours of kickoff.

Nasty Dogs

No dog worth the price this week.

Damn Near Nasty

2 games where the ratings agree and the number doesn't. Each row says what would make it a pick. Dashed line: the Nasty Number. Dot: where the market is now.

Bengals at SteelersMoved our way · 1 ptSteelers +3.5-112 at DraftKings · 3.8% after the price, the Cut is 4% for this SauceNFL capSun 12:00pm Buck's case ›
NFL ratings edges cap here. NFL picks come from stale numbers, not power ratings.Where, best first (Steelers): DraftKings +3.5 at -112 (3.8%) · BetMGM +3.5 at -118 (2.5%) · FanDuel +3.5 at -120 (2.1%) · Caesars +3 at -104 (1.6%) · Fanatics or TOM +3 at -105 (1.4%).
Patriots at JaguarsPatriots +2.5+105 (47¢) at Kalshi · 3.0% after the price, the Cut is 4% for this SauceNFL capSun 12:00pm Buck's case ›
NFL ratings edges cap here. NFL picks come from stale numbers, not power ratings.Where, best first (Patriots): Kalshi +2.5 at 47¢ (3.0%) · Caesars +3 at -115 (3.0%) · DraftKings +3 at -118 (2.3%) · TOM +3 at -120 (1.9%) · FanDuel or Fanatics +2.5 at +100 (1.7%). Either of the first two is fine.Points or price: +3 buys about 5 more wins in 100 than +2.5 (the games that land on 3); -115 costs about 5 more in 100 to break even than 47¢. A wash; either is fine.

A Little Nasty

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

Moving our way: Cardinals at 49ers, 49ers -7.5. The line has moved 1.5 points our way since it opened. Still a sneaky. All 4 on this side; the NFL cap keeps it a watch.

Cardinals at 49ersMoved our way · 1.5 pts49ers -7.5should be 49ers -8.5 · getting 1 ptSun 3:05pm Buck's case ›
Where to bet itWhere, best first (49ers): TOM or Kalshi -7.5 at -107 (1.0%) · DraftKings or BetMGM -7.5 at -108 (0.8%) · Caesars -7.5 at -109 (0.6%) · FanDuel or Fanatics -7.5 at -110 (0.4%). Either of the first two is fine.
Sniff of Nasty · Saturday's preview, 18 games from the systems that have rebuilt. Never a pick, never recorded. Strongest: Cincinnati +8.5, Pittsburgh +6, Iowa +14.5. Open

Sniff of Nasty

College: FPI and Massey and Sagarin have seen the last games, SP+ hasn't. A preview, not a rung: built on the systems that have rebuilt, before the last one has. Nothing here is a pick and nothing here goes in the Receipts. Each game gets its real rung when every system has updated, usually Tuesday morning for college. Strongest first: the tag on each row is what the fresh systems would call it. If you like a number now, this is your head start.

Cincinnati at ArizonaCincinnati +8.5should be Cincinnati +6.5 · getting 2 pts at DraftKingsNasty Pick strengthSat 10:00pm Buck's case ›
6.4% edge on FPI, Sagarin and Massey. SP+ hasn't spoken.Where, best first (Cincinnati): DraftKings +8.5 at -108 (6.4%) · FanDuel +7.5 at -110 (3.9%) · Kalshi +7.5 at 52¢ (2.6%).
Pittsburgh at Virginia TechPittsburgh +6should be Pittsburgh +3 · getting 3 pts at DraftKingsNasty Pick strengthFri 6:00pm Buck's case ›
6.0% edge on FPI, Sagarin and Massey. SP+ hasn't spoken.Where, best first (Pittsburgh): DraftKings +6 at -110 (6.0%) · FanDuel +4.5 at -106 (3.7%).
Ohio State at IowaIowa +14.5-105 at FanDuel · 2.8% after the price, the Cut is 3%Damn Near Nasty strengthSat 2:30pm Buck's case ›
2.8% edge on FPI, Sagarin and Massey. SP+ hasn't spoken.Where, best first (Iowa): FanDuel +14.5 at -105 (2.8%) · BetMGM +14.5 at -112 (1.2%) · DraftKings +14 at -110 (-0.3%).
Navy at Air ForceOver 48.5should be 51.1 · getting 2.6 ptsA Little Nasty strengthSat 11:00am Buck's case ›
A total: never more than A Little Nasty. SP+ hasn't spoken.Where, best first (Over): FanDuel 48.5 at -114 (3.1%) · Kalshi 49.5 at 53¢ (-0.9%).
San José State at Hawai'iUnder 57.5should be 55.2 · getting 2.3 ptsA Little Nasty strengthSat 10:59pm Buck's case ›
A total: never more than A Little Nasty. SP+ hasn't spoken.Where, best first (Under): FanDuel 57.5 at -112 (3.0%).
Maryland at Nebraska▲Moved our way · 1 ptNebraska -13.5should be Nebraska -16 · getting 2.5 pts at KalshiA Little Nasty strengthSat 3:00pm Buck's case ›
3.3% edge on FPI, Sagarin and Massey. SP+ hasn't spoken.Where, best first (Nebraska): Kalshi -13.5 at 51¢ (3.3%) · FanDuel -14.5 at -110 (-0.3%).
Alabama at Mississippi StateAlabama to winour data says 67 in 100 · -175A Little Nasty strengthSat 11:00am Buck's case ›
2.9% edge on FPI, Sagarin and Massey. SP+ hasn't spoken.Where, best first (Alabama to win): BetMGM or FanDuel -175 (2.9%) · DraftKings -180 (2.3%) · Kalshi 65¢ (-0.1%).
Michigan State at WisconsinMichigan State +10.5should be Michigan State +9.5 · getting 1 pt at FanDuelA Little Nasty strengthSat 11:30am Buck's case ›
2.5% edge on FPI, Sagarin and Massey. SP+ hasn't spoken.Where, best first (Michigan State): FanDuel +10.5 at -105 (2.5%) · DraftKings +10 at -110 (-0.4%).
10 more, weaker reads
Old Dominion at Georgia StateMoved our way · 1 ptGeorgia State +2.5should be Georgia State +0.5 · getting 2 pts at FanDuelA Little Nasty strengthSat 2:30pm Buck's case ›
2.2% edge on FPI, Sagarin and Massey. SP+ hasn't spoken.Where, best first (Georgia State): FanDuel +2.5 at -110 (2.2%).
Baylor at Arizona StateBaylor +4.5should be Baylor +3.5 · getting 1 pt at FanDuelA Little Nasty strengthSat 9:30pm Buck's case ›
1.9% edge on FPI, Sagarin and Massey. SP+ hasn't spoken.Where, best first (Baylor): FanDuel +4.5 at -110 (1.9%).
West Virginia at Iowa StateMoved our way · 1 ptIowa State +2should be Iowa State PK · getting 2 ptsA Little Nasty strengthSat 11:00am Buck's case ›
1.3% edge on FPI, Sagarin and Massey. SP+ hasn't spoken.Where, best first (Iowa State): FanDuel +2.5 at -115 (1.1%).
North Texas at Tulsa▲North Texas +2.5should be North Texas +1 · getting 1.5 pts at FanDuelA Little Nasty strengthThu 8:00pm Buck's case ›
1.3% edge on FPI, Sagarin and Massey. SP+ hasn't spoken.Where, best first (North Texas): FanDuel +2.5 at -110 (1.3%).
UCF at HoustonUCF +10.5should be UCF +9.5 · getting 1 pt at FanDuelA Little Nasty strengthSat 11:00am Buck's case ›
1.3% edge on FPI, Sagarin and Massey. SP+ hasn't spoken.Where, best first (UCF): FanDuel +10.5 at -110 (1.3%).
UL Monroe at South AlabamaOver 54.5should be 55.8 · getting 1.3 ptsA Little Nasty strengthSat 6:00pm Buck's case ›
A total: never more than A Little Nasty. SP+ hasn't spoken.Where, best first (Over): FanDuel 54.5 at -110 (0.9%).
Washington at USCOver 54should be 55.2 · getting 1.5 ptsA Little Nasty strengthSat 6:30pm Buck's case ›
A total: never more than A Little Nasty. SP+ hasn't spoken.Where, best first (Over): FanDuel 54.5 at -106 (0.3%).
Purdue at IllinoisIllinois -9.5should be Illinois -10.5 · getting 1 ptA Little Nasty strengthSat 3:15pm Buck's case ›
0.7% edge on FPI, Sagarin and Massey. SP+ hasn't spoken.Where, best first (Illinois): FanDuel -9.5 at -115 (-0.4%).
Ohio at Kent StateOhio to winour data says 67 in 100 · -196A Little Nasty strengthSat 2:30pm Buck's case ›
0.7% edge on FPI, Sagarin and Massey. SP+ hasn't spoken.Where, best first (Ohio to win): FanDuel -196 (0.7%).
Marshall at James MadisonJames Madison -15should be James Madison -17 · getting 2 ptsA Little Nasty strengthSat 2:45pm Buck's case ›
0.7% edge on FPI, Sagarin and Massey. SP+ hasn't spoken.Where, best first (James Madison): FanDuel -14.5 at -110 (1.3%).

Moved closer since the 8:45am build

Not picks. The games whose next rung got nearer since the 8:45am build, biggest move first, and what moved them. Games that sat flat or walked away aren't listed. A game that gets there posts on the next build, never in between.

  • North Texas at Tulsa Thu 1 Oct, 8:00pm · Sniff of Nasty now
    Nasty Dog at North Texas +112: 1.3 cents short, was 2.5. Measured on the fresh systems; the rebuild has the last word.
Under the hood ratings freshness, the legend, the track record
College ratingsSP+Mon 3:32pm✓FPISun 7:17am✓SagarinSun 7:17am✓MasseySun 7:17am✓All 4 in the Sauce. 136 teams that played since a rebuild are held until it.
NFL ratingsnfeloWed 9:06am✓FPISun 7:17am✓SagarinTue 9:06am✓MasseyFri 11:55am✓All 4 in the Sauce. 2 teams that played since a rebuild are held until it.
Track record: 28 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 hereSniff of Nasty a preview from the systems that have rebuilt; never a pick, never recordedNot Nasty the market has it right

Today

14 games2 Damn Near Nasty. Strongest: Patriots at Jaguars, Patriots +2.5.
GameThe call
Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh SteelersBengals at Steelers
NFL 12:00pm
Steelers +3.5Moved our way · 1 pt
should be Steelers +2.5 · getting 1 pt at DraftKings · was +2.5
Damn Near NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Damn Near Nasty. Steelers +3.5: all 4 ratings our side, 3.8% after the price, the Cut is 4% for this Sauce. 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 Bengals than the bookmore Steelers →
Market
Bengals by 3TOM, -105
The Four
nfelo
Bengals by 1.51.6 pts our side
FPI
Bengals by 20.8 pts our side
Sagarin
Bengals by 1.51.5 pts our side
Massey
a pick'em2.8 pts our side
Nasty Number
Bengals by 2.50.3 pts off the market
All 4 systems lean Steelers. The Nasty 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.

The spread this weekbetter now, 1 pt

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

Nasty Number Bengals by 2.5opened Bengals by 2.5now Bengals by 3.5SatSunMonTueWedThuFriSat

The line has moved 1 point away from the Nasty Number since it opened. That's 1 point more in Steelers's favor. It's a better bet now than it was.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
42.5TOM
The Four
Massey
43.81.3 pts over the market
FPI
42.20.3 pts under the market
Weather
-1.815 mph wind, takes 1.8 points off
Nasty Number
41.21.3 pts under the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 1.3 points of the book.

The total this week

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

Nasty Number 41.2opened 43.5now 42.5SunTueWedThuFriSatSun

The total has moved 1 point since it opened, from 43.5 to 42.5. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

Steelers spreadTotal (over)Steelers MLBengals ML
TOM+3 -10542.5 -105+141-171
Kalshi+3.5 -131 55¢42.5 -112 51¢+146 39¢-175 62¢
Pinnacle+3 +10043 +103+151-168
All 25 books
Steelers spreadTotal (over)Steelers MLBengals ML
TOM+3 -10542.5 -105+141-171
Kalshi+3.5 -131 55¢42.5 -112 51¢+146 39¢-175 62¢
Bally Bet+3 -10442.5 -110+150-186
BetAnything+3 -10542.5 -110+150-170
BetMGM+3.5 -11842.5 -108+160-200
BetOnline.ag+3 -10542.5 -105+150-171
betPARX+3 -10442.5 -110+150-186
BetRivers+3 -10442.5 -110+150-186
BetUS+3 -10542.5 -110+146-170
Bovada+3 -10542.5 -110+150-175
Caesars+3 -10442.5 -110+152-182
Courtside—65.5 -3302+157-181
DraftKings+3.5 -11242.5 -112+154-185
Fanatics+3 -10542.5 -110+150-180
FanDuel+3.5 -12042.5 -115+148-176
Fliff+3.5 -12042.5 -110+150-195
Hard Rock Bet+3 +10042.5 -110+150-180
Hard Rock Bet (FL)+3 +10042.5 -110+150-180
Hard Rock Bet (OH)+3 +10042.5 -110+150-180
LowVig.ag+3 -10242.5 -102+150-171
MyBookie.ag+3 -11042.5 -110+149-176
Pinnacle+3 +10043 +103+151-168
Polymarket+3.5 -12242.5 -104+150-156
ReBet+3.5 -12542.5 -110+149-176
theScore Bet+3 +10042.5 -110+150-175

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

Steelers +3.5 · -112 at DraftKings
Covers 57 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 53 to break even. Worth a look. Where, best first (Steelers): DraftKings +3.5 at -112 (3.8%) · BetMGM +3.5 at -118 (2.5%) · FanDuel +3.5 at -120 (2.1%) · Caesars +3 at -104 (1.6%) · Fanatics or TOM +3 at -105 (1.4%).
A Little Nasty
Steelers to win · +160 at BetMGM
We make it 43 in 100 to win. The price says 38. That's value. On Kalshi that's 43 cents fair, a play under 38. This is a price bet, not a pick to win: Steelers 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. Where, best first (Steelers to win): BetMGM +160 (4.1%) · DraftKings +154 (3.2%) · Caesars +152 (2.8%) · Fanatics +150 (2.5%) · FanDuel +148 (2.2%).
Same opinion, more variance
the Under 42.5 · -115 at TOM
Massey projects 44 and FPI projects 42. Weather takes 1.8 off. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Under): FanDuel 42.5 at -105 (-1.2%) · Kalshi or DraftKings 42.5 at -107 (-1.7%) · Caesars 42.5 at -109 (-2.1%) · BetMGM or Fanatics 42.5 at -110 (-2.3%) · TOM 42.5 at -115 (-3.4%).
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is Steelers +3.5 · -112 at DraftKings. Not a Nasty Pick, just the better side.

Weather at kickoff: 15 mph wind, 69°F. Total pulled down 1.8 for it.

Across the books: opened +2.5, now +3.0. The market has moved 0.6 away from Steelers, 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 3 on the way, which is where a lot of games land.

Also out: Andrei Iosivas (WR, Bengals), Brian Parker II (OT, Bengals), Gennings Dunker (G, Steelers) and 2 more.

TOM: total 42.5 here against 42.8 consensus.

TOM: moneyline +147 here against +163 consensus.

DraftKings still has Steelers +3.5 while Pinnacle is at Bengals by 3. Far enough off to be a pick, but 1.5% edge at the price, under the 3% bar.

Full detail
We settle onBengals by 2.521% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
nfelo+1.5+109
FPI+2.0+121
Sagarin+1.5+111
MasseyPK+100
Market (22 books)+3.0+147
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points42.541.2
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
MoneylinePittsburgh Steelers ML+160+135+4.1%
SpreadPittsburgh Steelers +3.5-112-131+3.8%
TotalUnder 42.5-115-100shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 0.6 toward Cincinnati Bengals since 09-19 12:05; total has moved down 3.2.

TOM: total 42.5 here against 42.8 consensus; moneyline +147 here against +163 consensus.

NFL ratings edges stay Damn Near Nasty until the record earns them. In the NFL the picks come from stale numbers and prices, not power ratings.

New England Patriots at Jacksonville JaguarsPatriots at Jaguars
NFL 12:00pm
Patriots +2.5
should be Patriots +2 · getting 0.5 pts at Kalshi · was +2.5
Damn Near NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Damn Near Nasty. Patriots +2.5: all 4 ratings our side, 3.0% after the price, the Cut is 4% for this Sauce. 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 Patriots than the bookmore Jaguars →
Market
Jaguars by 3TOM, +100
The Four
nfelo
a pick'em3 pts our side
FPI
Jaguars by 2.50.4 pts our side
Sagarin
Jaguars by 12.2 pts our side
Massey
Jaguars by 12 pts our side
Nasty Number
Jaguars by 21.1 pts off the market
All 4 systems lean Patriots. The Nasty Number is 1.1 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

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

Nasty Number Jaguars by 2opened Jaguars by 2.5now Jaguars by 2.5SunTueWedThuFriSat

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
46TOM
The Four
Massey
40.45.6 pts under the market
FPI
44.51.5 pts under the market
Nasty Number
42.53.5 pts under the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 3.5 points of the book.

The total this week

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

Nasty Number 42.5opened 44.5now 46SunTueWedThuFriSatSun

The total has moved 1.5 points since it opened, from 44.5 to 46. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

Jaguars spreadTotal (over)Jaguars MLPatriots ML
TOM-3 +10046 -110-152+127
Kalshi-2.5 -126 54¢46.5 -103 49¢-161 60¢+134 41¢
Pinnacle-2.5 -11745.5 -111-148+134
All 25 books
Jaguars spreadTotal (over)Jaguars MLPatriots ML
TOM-3 +10046 -110-152+127
Kalshi-2.5 -126 54¢46.5 -103 49¢-161 60¢+134 41¢
Bally Bet-3 -10645.5 -112-157+132
BetAnything-2.5 -12046 -110-155+135
BetMGM+2.5 -10246 -110+125-150
BetOnline.ag-3 +10046 -110-150+130
betPARX-3 -10645.5 -112-157+132
BetRivers-3 -10645.5 -112-157+132
BetUS-3 +10046 -110-155+134
Bovada-2.5 -12046 -105-150+130
Caesars-3 -10545.5 -120-154+130
Courtside—66.5 -1800-152+133
DraftKings-3 -10245.5 -115-155+130
Fanatics-2.5 -12046 -110-150+125
FanDuel-2.5 -12245.5 -120-158+136
Fliff-2.5 -12545.5 -115-165+130
Hard Rock Bet-3 -10546 -110-155+130
Hard Rock Bet (FL)-3 -10546 -110-155+130
Hard Rock Bet (OH)-3 -10546 -110-155+130
LowVig.ag-3 +10546 -107-150+130
MyBookie.ag-3 +10046 -110-154+131
Pinnacle-2.5 -11745.5 -111-148+134
Polymarket-2.5 -11746.5 +104-144+138
ReBet-3 -11046 -110-154+131
theScore Bet-2.5 -11546.5 -110-145+125

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

Patriots +2.5 · +105 (47¢) at Kalshi
Covers 52 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 49 to break even. Worth a look. Where, best first (Patriots): Kalshi +2.5 at 47¢ (3.0%) · Caesars +3 at -115 (3.0%) · DraftKings +3 at -118 (2.3%) · TOM +3 at -120 (1.9%) · FanDuel or Fanatics +2.5 at +100 (1.7%). Either of the first two is fine.
A Little Nasty
Patriots to win · +136 at FanDuel
We make it 46 in 100 to win. The price says 42. That's value. On Kalshi that's 46 cents fair, a play under 42. This is a price bet, not a pick to win: Patriots 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. Where, best first (Patriots to win): FanDuel +136 (3.9%) · Kalshi 41¢ (3.6%) · DraftKings or Caesars +130 (2.8%) · TOM +127 (2.2%) · Fanatics +125 (1.8%). Either of the first two is fine.
Same opinion, more variance
the Under 46.0 · -110 at TOM
Massey projects 40 and FPI projects 44. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Under): Caesars 45.5 at +100 (3.3%) · FanDuel 45.5 at -102 (2.8%) · Kalshi 46.5 at 52¢ (2.6%) · BetMGM, Fanatics or TOM 46 at -110 (2.6%) · DraftKings 45.5 at -105 (2.1%). Either of the first two is fine.
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is Patriots +2.5 · +105 (47¢) at Kalshi. Not a Nasty Pick, just the better side.

Weather at kickoff: 7 mph wind, 84°F.

Also out: Patrick Mekari (G, Jaguars), Sam Mustipher (C, Jaguars), Dell Pettus (S, Patriots) and 5 more.

TOM: spread -3.0 here against -2.5 consensus.

TOM: total 46.0 here against 45.7 consensus.

Full detail
We settle onJaguars by 240% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
nfeloPK-100
FPI-2.5-128
Sagarin-1.0-104
Massey-1.0-105
Market (22 books)-3.0-145
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points46.042.5
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
MoneylineNew England Patriots ML+136+116+3.9%
SpreadNew England Patriots +2.5+105-107+3.0%
TotalUnder 46.0-110-122shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

TOM: spread -3.0 here against -2.5 consensus; total 46.0 here against 45.7 consensus.

NFL ratings edges stay Damn Near Nasty until the record earns them. In the NFL the picks come from stale numbers and prices, not power ratings.

Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ersCardinals at 49ers
NFL 3:05pm
49ers -7.5Moved our way · 1.5 pts
should be 49ers -8.5 · getting 1 pt at TOM · was -8.5
A Little Nasty · 49ersBuck's case ›
Buck

A Little Nasty, 49ers. Market says 49ers by 7.5, the Nasty Number says 49ers by 8.5. At -107 that's too thin to bet. A half point better and it's a play.

The spread

← more Cardinals than the bookmore 49ers →
Market
49ers by 7.5TOM, -107
The Four
nfelo
49ers by 11.54.2 pts our side
FPI
49ers by 14.57.2 pts our side
Sagarin
49ers by 135.4 pts our side
Massey
49ers by 91.3 pts our side
Nasty Number
49ers by 8.51 pts off the market
All 4 systems lean 49ers. The Nasty Number is 1 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 weekbetter now, 1.5 pts

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

Nasty Number 49ers by 8.5opened 49ers by 9now 49ers by 7.5SunTueWedThuFriSatSun

The line has moved 1.5 points away from the Nasty Number since it opened. That's 1.5 points more in 49ers's favor. It's a better bet now than it was.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
48TOM
The Four
Massey
45.52.5 pts under the market
FPI
50.22.2 pts over the market
Nasty Number
47.9on the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within a quarter point of the book.

The total this week

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

Nasty Number 47.9opened 48now 48SunTueWedThuFriSatSun

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

49ers spreadTotal (over)49ers MLCardinals ML
TOM-7.5 -10748 -113-370+280
Kalshi-7.5 -107 50¢48.5 -107 50¢-381 78¢+313 23¢
Pinnacle-7.5 -10247.5 -118-352+298
All 25 books
49ers spreadTotal (over)49ers MLCardinals ML
TOM-7.5 -10748 -113-370+280
Kalshi-7.5 -107 50¢48.5 -107 50¢-381 78¢+313 23¢
Bally Bet-8 -10747.5 -113-455+335
BetAnything-7.5 -11048 -110-380+300
BetMGM-7.5 -10848 -108-375+310
BetOnline.ag-7.5 -10748 -113-370+296
betPARX-8 -10747.5 -113-455+335
BetRivers-7.5 -11447.5 -113-455+335
BetUS-7.5 -10548 -110-370+295
Bovada-7.5 -10548 -115-370+285
Caesars-7.5 -10948 -113-380+300
Courtside—69.5 -5563-383+319
DraftKings-7.5 -10848.5 -105-395+310
Fanatics-7.5 -11048 -110-375+290
FanDuel-7.5 -11047.5 -120-420+330
Fliff-7.5 -11548.5 -110-465+320
Hard Rock Bet-7.5 -11548 -110-400+300
Hard Rock Bet (FL)-7.5 -11548 -110-400+300
Hard Rock Bet (OH)-7.5 -11548 -110-400+300
LowVig.ag-7.5 -10248 -110-370+296
MyBookie.ag-7.5 -11048 -110-377+304
Pinnacle-7.5 -10247.5 -118-352+298
Polymarket-7.5 -10448.5 +100-335+317
ReBet-7.5 -11048 -110-360+290
theScore Bet-7.5 -10548.5 -105-380+290

Marked: best for 49ers, higher payout on each moneyline.

49ers -7.5 · -107 at TOM
Covers 53 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 52 to break even. Too thin for the price. Where, best first (49ers): TOM or Kalshi -7.5 at -107 (1.0%) · DraftKings or BetMGM -7.5 at -108 (0.8%) · Caesars -7.5 at -109 (0.6%) · FanDuel or Fanatics -7.5 at -110 (0.4%). Either of the first two is fine.
Not Nasty
49ers to win · -370 at TOM
We make it 78 in 100 to win. The price says 79. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 78 cents fair, a play under 74. Where, best first (49ers to win): TOM -370 (-0.9%) · BetMGM or Fanatics -375 (-1.2%) · Caesars or Kalshi -380 (-1.4%) · DraftKings -395 (-2.0%) · FanDuel -420 (-3.0%). Either of the first two is fine.
Not Nasty
the Under 48.0 · -107 at TOM
Massey projects 45 and FPI projects 50. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Under): Kalshi 48.5 at 51¢ (-0.5%) · Caesars or TOM 48 at -107 (-1.0%) · DraftKings 48.5 at -115 (-1.3%) · FanDuel 47.5 at -102 (-1.3%) · BetMGM or Fanatics 48 at -110 (-1.7%). Either of the first two is fine.
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is 49ers -7.5 · -107 at TOM. Not a Nasty Pick, just the better side.

Weather at kickoff: 7 mph wind, 67°F.

Across the books: opened -8.5, now -7.5. The market has moved 1.1 away from 49ers, so the number is better than it was, but a move against the ratings usually means news. Check the injury note before taking it.

Also out: Demarcus Robinson (WR, 49ers), Will Johnson (CB, Cardinals), Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (S, Cardinals) and 4 more.

TOM: total 48.0 here against 47.8 consensus.

Full detail
We settle on49ers by 8.521% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
nfelo-11.5-451
FPI-14.5-649
Sagarin-13.0-497
Massey-9.0-356
Market (22 books)-7.5-354
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points48.047.9
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadSan Francisco 49ers -7.5-107-112+1.0%
MoneylineSan Francisco 49ers ML-370-350-0.9%
TotalUnder 48.0-107-103shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 1.1 toward Arizona Cardinals since 09-20 06:03.

TOM: total 48.0 here against 47.8 consensus.

Tennessee Titans at New York GiantsTitans at Giants
NFL 12:00pm
Giants to win
our data says 58 in 100 · -131
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says Giants by 2.5, the Nasty Number says Giants by 3. That's the same number, and the vig eats anything smaller.

The spread

← more Titans than the bookmore Giants →
Market
Giants by 2.5TOM, -105
The Four
nfelo
Giants by 4.51.8 pts our side
FPI
a pick'em2.6 pts against us
Sagarin
Giants by 4.52 pts our side
Massey
Giants by 4.52 pts our side
Nasty Number
Giants by 30.3 pts off the market
3 of 4 systems lean Giants. FPI at a pick'em is the holdout, and one system across the market is why there's no bet here.

The spread this weekshrinking, 3.5 pts

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

Nasty Number Giants by 3opened Giants by 6now Giants by 2.5SunTueWedThuFriSatSun

The market has come 3.5 points toward the Nasty Number since it opened. That's the market agreeing with us, but Giants 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
37.5TOM
The Four
Massey
43.76.2 pts over the market
FPI
39.41.9 pts over the market
Weather
-3.818 mph wind, 53% chance of rain, takes 3.8 points off
Nasty Number
37.80.3 pts over the market
Under 37.5 is a weather call. 18 mph wind and 53% chance of rain, worth about 3.8 off the total. This is a market call, not a ratings call: it's worth something until the book takes the total down for it.

The total this week

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

Nasty Number 37.8opened 43now 37.5SunTueWedThuFriSatSun

The total has moved 5.5 points since it opened, from 43 to 37.5. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

Giants spreadTotal (over)Giants MLTitans ML
TOM-2.5 -10537.5 -110-131+111
Kalshi-2.5 -107 50¢37.5 -112 51¢-136 56¢+114 45¢
Pinnacle-2.5 -10138.5 +103-126+114
All 25 books
Giants spreadTotal (over)Giants MLTitans ML
TOM-2.5 -10537.5 -110-131+111
Kalshi-2.5 -107 50¢37.5 -112 51¢-136 56¢+114 45¢
Bally Bet-2.5 -11037.5 -113-141+117
BetAnything-2.5 -11037.5 -110-135+115
BetMGM-2.5 -11237.5 -108-140+115
BetOnline.ag-2.5 -10537.5 -110-128+108
betPARX-2.5 -11037.5 -113-141+117
BetRivers-2.5 -11037.5 -113-141+117
BetUS-2 -11537.5 -110-135+115
Bovada-2.5 -10538 -110-135+115
Caesars-2.5 -11337.5 -112-139+118
Courtside-2.5 -11038.5 -108-127+112
DraftKings-2.5 -11037.5 -110-130+110
Fanatics-2.5 -11038 -110-130+110
FanDuel-2.5 -11037.5 -115-138+118
Fliff-2.5 -11537.5 -110-135+110
Hard Rock Bet-2 -11038 -110-130+115
Hard Rock Bet (FL)-2 -11038 -110-130+115
Hard Rock Bet (OH)-2 -11038 -110-130+115
LowVig.ag-2.5 -10137.5 -107-128+108
MyBookie.ag-2.5 -11037.5 -110-133+113
Pinnacle-2.5 -10138.5 +103-126+114
Polymarket-2.5 -10438.5 +104-127+122
ReBet-2 -12038 -110-133+113
theScore Bet-2.5 -10537.5 -110-130+110

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

Giants -2.5 · -105 at TOM
Covers 53 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 51 to break even. Too thin for the price. Where, best first (Giants): TOM -2.5 at -105 (1.7%) · Kalshi -2.5 at 50¢ (1.1%) · DraftKings, FanDuel or Fanatics -2.5 at -110 (0.5%) · BetMGM -2.5 at -112 (0.0%) · Caesars -2.5 at -113 (-0.2%).
Not Nasty
Giants to win · -131 at DraftKings
We make it 58 in 100 to win. The price says 57. Not enough. On Kalshi that's 58 cents fair, a play under 54. Where, best first (Giants to win): DraftKings, Fanatics or TOM -130 (1.9%) · Kalshi 56¢ (0.7%) · FanDuel or Caesars -138 (0.4%) · BetMGM -140 (0.1%).
Not Nasty
the Over 37.5 · -110 at TOM
Massey projects 44 and FPI projects 39. Weather takes 3.8 off. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Over): BetMGM 37.5 at -108 (-0.2%) · DraftKings or TOM 37.5 at -110 (-0.7%) · Kalshi or Caesars 37.5 at -112 (-1.0%) · FanDuel 37.5 at -115 (-1.8%) · Fanatics 38 at -110 (-2.2%). Either of the first two is fine.
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is Giants to win · -131 at DraftKings. Not a Nasty Pick, just the better side.

Weather at kickoff: 18 mph wind, 65°F, 53% chance of rain. Total pulled down 3.8 for it.

Across the books: opened -5.5, now -2.5. The market has moved 3.1 away from Giants, 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 3 on the way, which is where a lot of games land.

Backup QB out: Jaxson Dart (Giants), Injured Reserve. Not the starter, so no hold.

Also out: Paulson Adebo (CB, Giants), Kendell Brooks (S, Titans), Milo Eifler (LB, Titans).

TOM: total 37.5 here against 38.1 consensus.

Tennessee Titans has had 7 days off against 5, worth about 0.1 points.

Full detail
We settle onGiants by 321% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
nfelo-4.5-192
FPIPK+100
Sagarin-4.5-197
Massey-4.5-197
Market (22 books)-2.5-125
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points37.537.8
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
MoneylineNew York Giants ML-131-140+1.7%
SpreadNew York Giants -2.5-105-112+1.7%
TotalOver 37.5-110-107shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 3.1 toward Tennessee Titans since 09-19 17:31; total has moved down 4.5.

TOM: total 37.5 here against 38.1 consensus.

Los Angeles Chargers at Buffalo BillsChargers at Bills
NFL 12:00pm
Bills -7
should be Bills -7.5 · getting 0.5 pts at BetMGM
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says Bills by 7, the Nasty Number says Bills by 7.5. 0.6 points isn't an edge after the price.

The spread

← more Chargers than the bookmore Bills →
Market
Bills by 7TOM, -115
The Four
nfelo
Bills by 8.51.6 pts our side
FPI
Bills by 92.2 pts our side
Sagarin
Bills by 5.51.4 pts against us
Massey
Bills by 92.2 pts our side
Nasty Number
Bills by 7.50.6 pts off the market
3 of 4 systems lean Bills. Sagarin at Bills by 5.5 is the holdout, and one system across the market is why there's no bet here.

The spread this week

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

Nasty Number Bills by 7.5opened Bills by 7now Bills by 7SunTueWedThuFriSatSun

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
50TOM
The Four
Massey
48.71.3 pts under the market
FPI
49.20.8 pts under the market
Weather
-1.013 mph wind, takes a point off
Nasty Number
47.92.1 pts under the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 2.1 points of the book.

The total this week

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

Nasty Number 47.9opened 50now 50SunTueWedThuFriSatSun

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

Bills spreadTotal (over)Bills MLChargers ML
TOM-7 -11550 -115-340+265
Pinnacle-7.5 +10450 -106-334+284
All 24 books
Bills spreadTotal (over)Bills MLChargers ML
TOM-7 -11550 -115-340+265
Bally Bet-7 -11250 -110-375+280
BetAnything-7 -11050.5 -110-360+290
BetMGM-7 -10850 -112-350+275
BetOnline.ag-7 -11550 -115-340+274
betPARX-7 -11250 -110-375+280
BetRivers-7 -11250 -110-375+280
BetUS-7 -11550 -110-330+270
Bovada-7 -11550 -110-350+275
Caesars-7 -11450.5 -105-335+265
Courtside—54.5 -203-316+267
DraftKings-7 -11250.5 -105-325+260
Fanatics-7 -11550 -110-350+275
FanDuel-7.5 +10050.5 -105-375+300
Fliff-7.5 -10550.5 -110-415+290
Hard Rock Bet-7 -11550 -110-350+275
Hard Rock Bet (FL)-7 -11550 -110-350+275
Hard Rock Bet (OH)-7 -11550 -110-350+275
LowVig.ag-7 -11050 -113-340+274
MyBookie.ag-7 -11050 -110-319+260
Pinnacle-7.5 +10450 -106-334+284
Polymarket-7.5 +10850.5 +108-317+300
ReBet-7 -11050 -110-319+260
theScore Bet-7 -11550.5 -105-320+260

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

Bills -7.0 · -108 at BetMGM
Covers 53 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 52 to break even. Too thin for the price. Where, best first (Bills): BetMGM -7 at -108 (1.3%) · DraftKings -7 at -112 (0.4%) · FanDuel -7.5 at +100 (0.3%) · Caesars -7 at -114 (-0.0%) · Fanatics or TOM -7 at -115 (-0.2%).
Not Nasty
Bills to win · -340 at TOM
We make it 76 in 100 to win. The price says 77. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 76 cents fair, a play under 72. Where, best first (Bills to win): DraftKings -325 (-0.2%) · Caesars -335 (-0.8%) · TOM -340 (-1.0%) · BetMGM or Fanatics -350 (-1.5%) · FanDuel -375 (-2.7%).
Not Nasty
the Under 50.0 · -105 at TOM
Massey projects 49 and FPI projects 49. Weather takes 1 off. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Under): TOM 50 at -105 (-0.0%) · BetMGM 50 at -108 (-0.7%) · DraftKings, Caesars or FanDuel 50.5 at -115 (-0.8%) · Fanatics 50 at -110 (-1.2%).
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is Bills -7.0 · -108 at BetMGM. Not a Nasty Pick, just the better side.

Weather at kickoff: 13 mph wind, 65°F. Total pulled down 1 for it.

Also out: Trey Pipkins III (OT, Chargers), Kayode Awosika (G, Chargers), Jordan Hancock (CB, Bills) and 3 more.

TOM: spread -7.0 here against -7.3 consensus.

DraftKings still has Bills -7.0 while Pinnacle is at Bills by 7.5. Far enough off to be a pick, but 0.1% edge at the price, under the 3% bar.

Buffalo Bills has had 9 days off against 6, worth about 0.2 points.

Full detail
We settle onBills by 7.521% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
nfelo-8.5-348
FPI-9.0-363
Sagarin-5.5-217
Massey-9.0-362
Market (22 books)-7.0-325
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points50.047.9
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadBuffalo Bills -7.0-108-114+1.3%
MoneylineBuffalo Bills ML-340-321-1.0%
TotalUnder 50.0-105-105shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

TOM: spread -7.0 here against -7.3 consensus.

New York Jets at Detroit LionsJets at Lions
NFL 12:00pm
Lions -7
should be Lions -7 at TOM
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says Lions by 7, the Nasty Number says Lions by 7. That's the same number, and the vig eats anything smaller.

The spread

← more Jets than the bookmore Lions →
Market
Lions by 7TOM, +100
The Four
nfelo
Lions by 92.2 pts our side
FPI
Lions by 80.9 pts our side
Sagarin
Lions by 8.51.6 pts our side
Massey
Lions by 8.51.3 pts our side
Nasty Number
Lions by 70.1 pts off the market
All 4 systems lean Lions. The Nasty Number is 0.1 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.

Nasty Number Lions by 7opened Lions by 6.5now Lions by 7SunTueWedThuFriSatSun

The market has come 0.5 points toward the Nasty Number since it opened. That's the market agreeing with us, but Lions 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
48.5TOM
The Four
Massey
49.40.9 pts over the market
FPI
47.31.2 pts under the market
Nasty Number
48.4on the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within a quarter point of the book.

The total this week

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

Nasty Number 48.4opened 48now 48.5SunTueWedThuFriSatSun

The total has moved 0.5 points since it opened, from 48 to 48.5. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

Lions spreadTotal (over)Lions MLJets ML
TOM-7 +10048.5 -110-316+241
Kalshi-6.5 -116 52¢48.5 -116 52¢-290 73¢+240 28¢
Pinnacle-7 +10448.5 -111-299+258
All 25 books
Lions spreadTotal (over)Lions MLJets ML
TOM-7 +10048.5 -110-316+241
Kalshi-6.5 -116 52¢48.5 -116 52¢-290 73¢+240 28¢
Bally Bet-6.5 -11848 -112-315+250
BetAnything-6.5 -11548.5 -110-315+245
BetMGM-6.5 -11548.5 -110-300+250
BetOnline.ag-6.5 -11548.5 -110-316+257
betPARX-6.5 -11848 -112-315+250
BetRivers-6.5 -11848 -112-315+250
BetUS-6.5 -11548.5 -110-300+250
Bovada-6.5 -11549 -105-310+255
Caesars-6.5 -11748.5 -107-320+250
Courtside—61.5 -651-297+251
DraftKings-6.5 -12048.5 -112-305+245
Fanatics-6.5 -11548.5 -110-320+250
FanDuel-6.5 -11548.5 -108-320+250
Fliff-6.5 -12548.5 -115-355+255
Hard Rock Bet-7 -10548.5 -110-325+250
Hard Rock Bet (FL)-7 -10548.5 -110-325+250
Hard Rock Bet (OH)-7 -10548.5 -110-325+250
LowVig.ag-6.5 -11048.5 -107-316+257
MyBookie.ag-6.5 -11548 -110-302+246
Pinnacle-7 +10448.5 -111-299+258
Polymarket-6.5 -10848.5 -108-270+257
ReBet-6.5 -12048 -110-290+240
theScore Bet-6.5 -11048.5 -115-290+240

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

Lions -7.0 · +100 at TOM
Covers 51 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 50 to break even. Too thin for the price. Where, best first (Lions): TOM -7 at +100 (0.8%) · FanDuel, BetMGM, Fanatics or Kalshi -6.5 at -115 (0.0%) · Caesars -6.5 at -117 (-0.4%) · DraftKings -6.5 at -120 (-1.0%).
Not Nasty
Lions to win · -290 (73¢) at Kalshi
We make it 75 in 100 to win. The price says 74. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 75 cents fair, a play under 70. Where, best first (Lions to win): Kalshi 73¢ (0.4%) · BetMGM -300 (-0.3%) · DraftKings -305 (-0.6%) · TOM -316 (-1.2%) · Caesars, FanDuel or Fanatics -320 (-1.5%).
Not Nasty
the Under 48.5 · -110 at TOM
Massey projects 49 and FPI projects 47. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Under): Kalshi 48.5 at 49¢ (-0.6%) · DraftKings or BetMGM 48.5 at -108 (-1.8%) · Fanatics or TOM 48.5 at -110 (-2.2%) · FanDuel 48.5 at -112 (-2.7%) · Caesars 48.5 at -113 (-2.9%).
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is Lions -7.0 · +100 at TOM. A coin flip, the better half of it.

Across the books: opened -7.5, now -7.0. The market has moved 0.6 away from Lions, 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.

Also out: Isiah Pacheco (RB, Lions), Kene Nwangwu (RB, Jets), Ben Bartch (G, Lions) and 5 more.

Detroit Lions has had 9 days off against 7, worth about 0.1 points.

Full detail
We settle onLions by 721% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
nfelo-9.0-366
FPI-8.0-325
Sagarin-8.5-351
Massey-8.5-337
Market (22 books)-7.0-302
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points48.548.4
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadDetroit Lions -7.0+100-103+0.8%
MoneylineDetroit Lions ML-290-296+0.4%
TotalUnder 48.5-110-101shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 0.6 toward New York Jets since 09-20 18:04; total has moved up 1.0.

TOM matches the consensus.

Houston Texans at Indianapolis ColtsTexans at Colts
NFL 12:00pm
Colts +1.5
should be Colts +1 · getting 0.5 pts · no bet
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says Texans by 1.5, the Nasty Number says Texans by 1. That's the same number, and the vig eats anything smaller.

The spread

← more Texans than the bookmore Colts →
Market
Texans by 1.5TOM, -110
The Four
nfelo
Texans by 0.50.9 pts our side
FPI
a pick'em1.5 pts our side
Sagarin
Texans by 0.50.8 pts our side
Massey
Colts by 0.52.1 pts our side
Nasty Number
Texans by 10.3 pts off the market
All 4 systems lean Colts. The Nasty 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.

The spread this weekshrinking, 1 pt

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

Nasty Number Texans by 1opened Texans by 2.5now Texans by 1.5SatSunMonTueWedThuFriSat

The market has come 1 point toward the Nasty 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
42.5TOM
The Four
Massey
49.57 pts over the market
FPI
43.81.3 pts over the market
Nasty Number
46.64.1 pts over the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 4.1 points of the book.

The total this week

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

Nasty Number 46.6opened 44now 42.5MonTueWedThuFriSatSun

The total has moved 1.5 points since it opened, from 44 to 42.5. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

Colts spreadTotal (over)Colts MLTexans ML
TOM+1.5 -11042.5 -105+102-122
Kalshi+1.5 -107 50¢42.5 -107 50¢+105 47¢-126 54¢
Pinnacle+1.5 -10542.5 -102+108-119
All 25 books
Colts spreadTotal (over)Colts MLTexans ML
TOM+1.5 -11042.5 -105+102-122
Kalshi+1.5 -107 50¢42.5 -107 50¢+105 47¢-126 54¢
Bally Bet+1.5 -10942.5 -113+107-130
BetAnything+1.5 -11042.5 -110+102-122
BetMGM+2 -11042 -118+105-125
BetOnline.ag+1.5 -11042.5 -105+100-120
betPARX+1.5 -10942.5 -113+107-130
BetRivers+1.5 -10942.5 -113+107-130
BetUS+1 -10542.5 -110+102-122
Bovada+1.5 -10542.5 -110+105-125
Caesars+1.5 -10542.5 -106+110-129
Courtside—63.5 -3164+107-122
DraftKings+1.5 -10242.5 -112+105-125
Fanatics+1.5 -11042.5 -110+105-125
FanDuel+1.5 -10842.5 -114+106-124
Fliff+1.5 -11042.5 -115+110-135
Hard Rock Bet+2 -11042.5 -110+110-125
Hard Rock Bet (FL)+2 -11042.5 -110+110-125
Hard Rock Bet (OH)+2 -11042.5 -110+110-125
LowVig.ag+1.5 -10742.5 -102+100-120
MyBookie.ag+1.5 -11042.5 -110+105-123
Pinnacle+1.5 -10542.5 -102+108-119
Polymarket+1.5 -10442.5 +104+113-117
ReBet+2 -11042.5 -110+105-123
theScore Bet+1.5 -10542.5 -105+110-130

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

Colts +1.5 · -102 at DraftKings
Covers 51 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 50 to break even. Too thin for the price. Where, best first (Colts): DraftKings +1.5 at -102 (0.3%) · BetMGM +2 at -110 (-0.3%) · Caesars +1.5 at -105 (-0.4%) · Kalshi or FanDuel +1.5 at -107 (-1.0%) · Fanatics or TOM +1.5 at -110 (-1.6%).
Not Nasty
Colts to win · +110 at Caesars
We make it 48 in 100 to win. The price says 48. Not enough. On Kalshi that's 48 cents fair, a play under 44. Where, best first (Colts to win): Caesars +110 (0.7%) · FanDuel or Kalshi +106 (-0.2%) · DraftKings, BetMGM or Fanatics +105 (-0.5%) · TOM +102 (-1.2%).
Not Nasty
the Over 42.5 · -105 at TOM
Massey projects 49 and FPI projects 44. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Over): TOM 42.5 at -105 (2.6%) · Caesars 42.5 at -106 (2.3%) · Kalshi 42.5 at 50¢ (2.0%) · Fanatics 42.5 at -110 (1.4%) · BetMGM 42 at -118 (1.3%). Either of the first two is fine.
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 +2.5, now +1.5. The market has moved 1.0 toward Colts, which is where we lean. That's the market agreeing with us, and the value shrinking.

Also out: Alec Pierce (WR, Colts), Ashton Dulin (WR, Colts), Nico Collins (WR, Texans) and 6 more.

Full detail
We settle onTexans by 130% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
nfelo+0.5+101
FPIPK-100
Sagarin+0.5+102
Massey-0.5-101
Market (22 books)+1.5+107
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points42.546.6
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
MoneylineIndianapolis Colts ML+110+107+0.7%
SpreadIndianapolis Colts +1.5-102-103+0.3%
TotalOver 42.5-105-116shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 1.0 toward Indianapolis Colts since 09-19 17:31; total has moved down 2.2.

TOM matches the consensus.

Carolina Panthers at Cleveland BrownsPanthers at Browns
NFL 12:00pm
Panthers -1
should be Panthers -2 · getting 1 pt · no bet
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says Panthers by 1, the Nasty Number says Panthers by 2. 1 points isn't an edge after the price.

The spread

← more Panthers than the bookmore Browns →
Market
Panthers by 1TOM, +102
The Four
nfelo
Panthers by 2.5
FPI
Panthers by 3
Sagarin
Panthers by 2
Massey
Browns by 0.5
Nasty Number
Panthers by 21 pts off the market

The spread this week

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

Nasty Number Panthers by 2opened Panthers by 3now Panthers by 1SunTueWedThuFriSatSun

The spread has moved 2 points since it opened, from Panthers by 3 to Panthers by 1. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
42TOM
The Four
Massey
43.91.9 pts over the market
FPI
39.42.6 pts under the market
Weather
-1.013 mph wind, takes a point off
Nasty Number
40.61.4 pts under the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 1.4 points of the book.

The total this week

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

Nasty Number 40.6opened 41now 42SunTueWedThuFriSatSun

The total has moved 1 point since it opened, from 41 to 42. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

Browns spreadTotal (over)Browns MLPanthers ML
TOM+1 +10242 -110+107-127
Kalshi+2.5 -116 52¢41.5 -112 51¢+114 45¢-131 55¢
Pinnacle+1.5 +10142 -104+113-125
All 25 books
Browns spreadTotal (over)Browns MLPanthers ML
TOM+1 +10242 -110+107-127
Kalshi+2.5 -116 52¢41.5 -112 51¢+114 45¢-131 55¢
Bally Bet+2.5 -10842 -110+117-141
BetAnything+1.5 -11042 -110+107-127
BetMGM+1.5 -10842 -108+110-135
BetOnline.ag+1 +10242 -110+107-127
betPARX+2.5 -10842 -110+117-141
BetRivers+2.5 -10842 -110+117-141
BetUS+1 +10042 -110+110-130
Bovada+2 -11042 -110+115-135
Caesars+1.5 -10742 -112+110-130
Courtside—64.5 -3771+116-132
DraftKings+1.5 -10841.5 -115+114-135
Fanatics+2 -11042 -110+110-130
FanDuel+2.5 -11841.5 -115+108-126
Fliff+2.5 -11042.5 -110+115-145
Hard Rock Bet+2.5 -11042 -110+110-130
Hard Rock Bet (FL)+2.5 -11042 -110+110-130
Hard Rock Bet (OH)+2.5 -11042 -110+110-130
LowVig.ag+1 +10742 -107+107-127
MyBookie.ag+2 -11042 -110+111-130
Pinnacle+1.5 +10142 -104+113-125
Polymarket+1.5 +10441.5 -104+117-122
ReBet+2.5 -11042 -110+111-130
theScore Bet+1.5 -11042.5 -105+110-130

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

Panthers -1.5 · -110 at BetMGM
Covers 51 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 52 to break even. Not enough. Where, best first (Panthers): BetMGM -1.5 at -110 (-0.9%) · DraftKings -1.5 at -112 (-1.3%) · Caesars -1.5 at -113 (-1.6%) · Kalshi -2.5 at 49¢ (-2.2%) · TOM -1 at -122 (-2.2%). Either of the first two is fine.
Not Nasty
Panthers to win · -127 at FanDuel
We make it 54 in 100 to win. The price says 56. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 54 cents fair, a play under 49. Where, best first (Panthers to win): FanDuel or TOM -126 (-1.6%) · Caesars, Fanatics or Kalshi -130 (-2.4%) · DraftKings or BetMGM -135 (-3.3%).
Not Nasty
the Under 42.0 · -110 at TOM
Massey projects 44 and FPI projects 39. Weather takes 1 off. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Under): Caesars 42 at -108 (-0.8%) · BetMGM, Fanatics or TOM 42 at -110 (-1.2%) · DraftKings or FanDuel 41.5 at -105 (-1.6%) · Kalshi 41.5 at 50¢ (-2.1%). Either of the first two is fine.
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: 13 mph wind, 68°F. Total pulled down 1 for it.

Across the books: opened +3.0, now +1.5 (the market moved 1.2 toward Browns).

Also out: Dylan Sampson (RB, Browns), Teven Jenkins (G, Browns), Nick Scott (S, Panthers) and 3 more.

TOM: spread +1.0 here against +1.7 consensus.

BetRivers still has Browns +2.5 while Pinnacle is at Panthers by 1.5.

Full detail
We settle onPanthers by 230% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
nfelo+2.5+135
FPI+3.0+147
Sagarin+2.0+115
Massey-0.5-100
Market (22 books)+1.0+112
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points42.040.6
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadCarolina Panthers -1.5-110-106-0.9%
MoneylineCarolina Panthers ML-127-118-1.8%
TotalUnder 42.0-110-105shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 1.2 toward Cleveland Browns since 09-20 10:18; total has moved up 2.7.

TOM: spread +1.0 here against +1.7 consensus.

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

Kansas City Chiefs at Miami DolphinsChiefs at Dolphins
NFL 12:00pm
Chiefs -10
should be Chiefs -10 · no bet
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says Chiefs by 10, the Nasty Number says Chiefs by 10. That's the same number, and the vig eats anything smaller.

The spread

← more Chiefs than the bookmore Dolphins →
Market
Chiefs by 10TOM, -119
The Four
nfelo
Chiefs by 9.5
FPI
Chiefs by 10.5
Sagarin
Chiefs by 9.5
Massey
Chiefs by 4.5
Nasty Number
Chiefs by 100.2 pts off the market

The spread this week

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

Nasty Number Chiefs by 10opened Chiefs by 11.5now Chiefs by 10MonTueWedThuFriSatSun

The spread has moved 1.5 points since it opened, from Chiefs by 11.5 to Chiefs by 10. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
45TOM
The Four
Massey
43.91.1 pts under the market
FPI
45.30.3 pts over the market
Nasty Number
44.60.4 pts under the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 0.4 points of the book.

The total this week

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

Nasty Number 44.6opened 46now 45MonTueWedThuFriSatSun

The total has moved 1 point since it opened, from 46 to 45. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

Dolphins spreadTotal (over)Dolphins MLChiefs ML
TOM+10 -11945 -110——
Kalshi+9.5 -103 49¢45.5 +101 48¢+490 16¢-609 85¢
Pinnacle+10 -12345 -109+457-577
All 25 books
Dolphins spreadTotal (over)Dolphins MLChiefs ML
TOM+10 -11945 -110——
Kalshi+9.5 -103 49¢45.5 +101 48¢+490 16¢-609 85¢
Bally Bet+9.5 -10645 -113+500-715
BetAnything+9.5 -11045 -110+450-650
BetMGM+9.5 -10845.5 -110+425-550
BetOnline.ag+10 -11945 -110+449-605
betPARX+9.5 -10645 -113+500-715
BetRivers+9.5 -10645 -113+500-715
BetUS+9.5 -11045 -110+475-650
Bovada+9 -11045 -115+410-585
Caesars+9.5 -10745 -113+425-590
Courtside—59.5 -816+413-515
DraftKings+9.5 -10845.5 -105+400-535
Fanatics+9.5 -10545.5 -110+430-600
FanDuel+10.5 -12245.5 -105+450-600
Fliff+9.5 -11045.5 -110+475-775
Hard Rock Bet+10 -11045.5 -110+450-650
Hard Rock Bet (FL)+10 -11045.5 -110+450-650
Hard Rock Bet (OH)+10 -11045.5 -110+450-650
LowVig.ag+10 -11545 -107+449-605
MyBookie.ag+10 -11045 -110+455-631
Pinnacle+10 -12345 -109+457-577
Polymarket+9.5 +10044.5 -113+488-525
ReBet+10 -10945 -110+430-575
theScore Bet+9.5 -11045.5 -105+450-700

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

Dolphins +9.5 · -103 (49¢) at Kalshi
Covers 49 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 51 to break even. Not enough. Where, best first (Dolphins): Kalshi +9.5 at 49¢ (-1.8%) · Fanatics +9.5 at -105 (-2.2%) · FanDuel +10.5 at -122 (-2.2%) · Caesars +9.5 at -107 (-2.7%) · DraftKings or BetMGM +9.5 at -108 (-2.9%). Either of the first two is fine.
Not Nasty
Dolphins to win · +490 (16¢) at Kalshi
We make it 20 in 100 to win, the price says 17, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate. Where, best first (Dolphins to win): Kalshi 16¢ (3.4%) · FanDuel +450 (2.1%) · Fanatics, Caesars or BetMGM +430 (1.5%) · DraftKings +400 (0.3%).
Off the band
the Under 45.0 · -110 at TOM
Massey projects 44 and FPI projects 45. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Under): BetMGM 45.5 at -108 (-0.3%) · Fanatics 45.5 at -110 (-0.8%) · Caesars 45 at -107 (-1.6%) · DraftKings or FanDuel 45.5 at -115 (-1.9%) · TOM 45 at -110 (-2.3%). Either of the first two is fine.
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, 83°F.

Across the books: opened +8.5, now +10.0 (the market moved 1.4 toward Chiefs).

Kalshi thin: Under 44.5, only $214 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Also out: Jaylen Wright (RB, Dolphins), Caleb Douglas (WR, Dolphins), Jimmy Holiday (WR, Chiefs) and 5 more.

Bovada still has Chiefs -9.0 while Pinnacle is at Chiefs by 10.

Full detail
We settle onChiefs by 1030% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
nfelo+9.5+374
FPI+10.5+429
Sagarin+9.5+384
Massey+4.5+193
Market (22 books)+10.0+546
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points45.044.6
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadMiami Dolphins +9.5-103+104-1.8%
MoneylineMiami Dolphins ML+490+392priced at 17 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable
TotalUnder 45.0-110-100shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 1.4 toward Kansas City Chiefs since 09-19 12:05; total has moved up 0.6.

TOM matches the consensus.

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

Seattle Seahawks at Washington CommandersSeahawks at Commanders
NFL 12:00pm
Seahawks -9
should be Seahawks -9 · no bet
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says Seahawks by 9, the Nasty Number says Seahawks by 9. That's the same number, and the vig eats anything smaller.

The spread

← more Seahawks than the bookmore Commanders →
Market
Seahawks by 9TOM, -115
The Four
nfelo
Seahawks by 9
FPI
Seahawks by 9
Sagarin
Seahawks by 7
Massey
Seahawks by 11
Nasty Number
Seahawks by 90 pts off the market

The spread this week

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

Nasty Number Seahawks by 9opened Seahawks by 6.5now Seahawks by 9SunTueWedThuFriSatSun

The spread has moved 2.5 points since it opened, from Seahawks by 6.5 to Seahawks by 9. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
40TOM
The Four
Massey
44.54.5 pts over the market
FPI
44.24.2 pts over the market
Weather
-3.417 mph wind, 72% chance of rain, takes 3.4 points off
Nasty Number
40.90.9 pts over the market
Under 40 is a weather call. 17 mph wind and 72% chance of rain, worth about 3.4 off the total. This is a market call, not a ratings call: it's worth something until the book takes the total down for it.

The total this week

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

Nasty Number 40.9opened 41now 40SunTueWedThuFriSatSun

The total has moved 1 point since it opened, from 41 to 40. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

Commanders spreadTotal (over)Commanders MLSeahawks ML
TOM+9 -11540 -115+305-415
Kalshi+7.5 +101 48¢40.5 -103 49¢+313 23¢-381 78¢
Pinnacle+9.5 -11540.5 -102+327-391
All 25 books
Commanders spreadTotal (over)Commanders MLSeahawks ML
TOM+9 -11540 -115+305-415
Kalshi+7.5 +101 48¢40.5 -103 49¢+313 23¢-381 78¢
Bally Bet+8 -10940 -114+310-400
BetAnything+9 -11540 -113+335-415
BetMGM+8.5 -11040 -120+333-425
BetOnline.ag+9 -11540 -113+327-415
betPARX+8 -10940 -114+310-400
BetRivers+8 -10940 -114+310-400
BetUS+9 -11540 -110+317-395
Bovada+8.5 -11040 -115+310-415
Caesars+8.5 -11440 -113+320-400
Courtside—60.5 -6611+319-383
DraftKings+8.5 -11540.5 -102+310-395
Fanatics+8.5 -11040.5 -105+325-425
FanDuel+8.5 -11040.5 -110+350-450
Fliff+8.5 -11040.5 -105+325-475
Hard Rock Bet+8 -11040 -115+325-425
Hard Rock Bet (FL)+8 -11040 -115+325-425
Hard Rock Bet (OH)+8 -11040 -115+325-425
LowVig.ag+9 -11440 -110+327-415
MyBookie.ag+8.5 -11040 -110+320-400
Pinnacle+9.5 -11540.5 -102+327-391
Polymarket+8.5 -10440.5 +100+335-355
ReBet+8.5 -11040 -110+320-400
theScore Bet+8 -10540.5 -105+300-400

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

Seahawks -9.0 · -105 at TOM
Covers 50 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 51 to break even. Not enough. Where, best first (Seahawks): DraftKings -8.5 at -105 (-0.7%) · Caesars -8.5 at -106 (-0.9%) · TOM -9 at -105 (-1.2%) · BetMGM -8.5 at -108 (-1.4%) · Kalshi -7.5 at 53¢ (-1.4%). Either of the first two is fine.
Not Nasty
Seahawks to win · -381 (78¢) at Kalshi
We make it 78 in 100 to win. The price says 79. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 78 cents fair, a play under 74. Where, best first (Seahawks to win): Kalshi 78¢ (-0.9%) · DraftKings -395 (-1.4%) · Caesars -400 (-1.6%) · TOM -415 (-2.2%) · BetMGM or Fanatics -425 (-2.6%).
Not Nasty
the Over 40.0 · -115 at TOM
Massey projects 44 and FPI projects 44. Weather takes 3.4 off. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Over): DraftKings 40.5 at -102 (-0.2%) · Kalshi 40.5 at 49¢ (-0.5%) · Fanatics 40.5 at -105 (-1.0%) · Caesars 40 at -113 (-1.2%) · TOM 40 at -115 (-1.7%). Either of the first two is fine.
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: 17 mph wind, 62°F, 72% chance of rain. Total pulled down 3.4 for it.

Across the books: opened +2.5, now +9.0 (the market moved 6.5 toward Seahawks). It crossed 3 on the way, which is where a lot of games land.

QB out: Jayden Daniels (Commanders), Out. Priced at 2.5 points off nfelo, FPI, Sagarin, Massey, so the number here already carries the backup.

Also out: Zach Charbonnet (RB, Seahawks), Chig Okonkwo (TE, Commanders), Sam Cosmi (G, Commanders) and 5 more.

TOM: total 40.0 here against 40.3 consensus.

TOM: moneyline +319 here against +371 consensus.

Hard Rock Bet still has Seahawks -8.0 while Pinnacle is at Seahawks by 9.5. Far enough off to be a pick, but not a book we can bet.

Full detail
We settle onSeahawks by 940% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
nfelo+9.0+266
FPI+9.0+258
Sagarin+7.0+194
Massey+11.0+351
Market (22 books)+9.0+319
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points40.040.9
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadSeattle Seahawks -9.0-105-100-1.2%
MoneylineSeattle Seahawks ML-381-362-0.9%
TotalOver 40.0-115-108shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 6.5 toward Seattle Seahawks since 09-20 10:50; total has moved down 1.3.

TOM: total 40.0 here against 40.3 consensus; moneyline +319 here against +371 consensus.

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

Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Bay BuccaneersVikings at Buccaneers
NFL 3:05pm
Vikings -1
should be Vikings -1 · no bet
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says Vikings by 1, the Nasty Number says Vikings by 1. That's the same number, and the vig eats anything smaller.

The spread

← more Vikings than the bookmore Buccaneers →
Market
Vikings by 1TOM, -115
The Four
nfelo
Vikings by 0.5
FPI
Vikings by 0.5
Sagarin
Vikings by 0.5
Massey
Vikings by 2
Nasty Number
Vikings by 10.2 pts off the market

The spread this week

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

Nasty Number Vikings by 1opened Vikings by 2.5now Vikings by 1SunTueWedThuFriSatSun

The spread has moved 1.5 points since it opened, from Vikings by 2.5 to Vikings by 1. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
42.5TOM
The Four
Massey
43.71.2 pts over the market
FPI
41.21.3 pts under the market
Nasty Number
42.5on the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within a quarter point of the book.

The total this week

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

Nasty Number 42.5opened 43now 42.5SunTueWedThuFriSatSun

The total has moved 0.5 points since it opened, from 43 to 42.5. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

Buccaneers spreadTotal (over)Buccaneers MLVikings ML
TOM+1 -11542.5 -107-108-112
Kalshi+1.5 -116 52¢42.5 -107 50¢+101 48¢-121 53¢
Pinnacle+1 -10743 +104+100-110
All 25 books
Buccaneers spreadTotal (over)Buccaneers MLVikings ML
TOM+1 -11542.5 -107-108-112
Kalshi+1.5 -116 52¢42.5 -107 50¢+101 48¢-121 53¢
Bally Bet+1.5 -11342.5 -112+100-121
BetAnything+1 -11542.5 -107-109-111
BetMGM+1 -11242.5 -108-105-112
BetOnline.ag+1 -11542.5 -107-109-111
betPARX+1.5 -11342.5 -112+100-121
BetRivers+1.5 -11342.5 -112+100-121
BetUSPK -11042.5 -105——
Bovada+1 -11042.5 -105-105-115
Caesars+1 -11342.5 -109-104-114
Courtside—51.5 -380-103-113
DraftKings+1.5 -12042.5 -105-105-115
Fanatics-0.5 -10542.5 -110-105-115
FanDuel+1.5 -11842.5 -115-102-116
Fliff+1.5 -12042.5 -115+100-125
Hard Rock Bet+1 -11042.5 -115-105-115
Hard Rock Bet (FL)+1 -11042.5 -115-105-115
Hard Rock Bet (OH)+1 -11042.5 -115-105-115
LowVig.ag+1 -10842.5 -104-109-111
MyBookie.ag+1 -11042.5 -110-105-112
Pinnacle+1 -10743 +104+100-110
Polymarket-0.5 +10442.5 +100+104-108
ReBet+1 -11042.5 -110-105-112
theScore Bet+1.5 -12042.5 -110-105-115

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

Buccaneers +1.0 · -115 at TOM
Covers 50 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 53 to break even. Not enough. Where, best first (Buccaneers): Kalshi +1.5 at 52¢ (-2.2%) · Fanatics -0.5 at -105 (-2.3%) · BetMGM +1 at -112 (-2.5%) · FanDuel +1.5 at -118 (-2.6%) · Caesars +1 at -113 (-2.7%). Either of the first two is fine.
Not Nasty
Buccaneers to win · +101 (48¢) at Kalshi
We make it 49 in 100 to win. The price says 50. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 49 cents fair, a play under 44. Where, best first (Buccaneers to win): Kalshi 48¢ (-0.8%) · FanDuel -102 (-1.4%) · Caesars -104 (-1.9%) · DraftKings, BetMGM or Fanatics -105 (-2.2%) · TOM -108 (-2.9%).
Not Nasty
the Over 42.5 · -107 at TOM
Massey projects 44 and FPI projects 41. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Over): DraftKings 42.5 at -105 (-0.8%) · TOM or Kalshi 42.5 at -107 (-1.3%) · BetMGM 42.5 at -108 (-1.5%) · Caesars 42.5 at -109 (-1.7%) · Fanatics 42.5 at -110 (-1.9%). Either of the first two is fine.
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, 84°F.

Across the books: opened -1.5, now +1.0 (the market moved 2.4 toward Vikings).

Kalshi thin: Minnesota Vikings +0.5, only $71 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Also out: Jordan Mason (RB, Vikings), David Sills V (WR, Buccaneers), Ben Yurosek (TE, Vikings) and 6 more.

TOM: total 42.5 here against 42.8 consensus.

TOM: moneyline -103 here against +105 consensus.

Full detail
We settle onVikings by 140% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
nfelo+0.5+102
FPI+0.5+101
Sagarin+0.5+101
Massey+2.0+120
Market (22 books)+1.0-103
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points42.542.5
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadTampa Bay Buccaneers +1.0-115-101-3.1%
MoneylineTampa Bay Buccaneers ML+101+104-0.8%
TotalOver 42.5-107-102shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 2.4 toward Minnesota Vikings since 09-19 20:59; total has moved down 3.0.

TOM: total 42.5 here against 42.8 consensus; moneyline -103 here against +105 consensus.

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

Baltimore Ravens at Dallas CowboysRavens at Cowboys
NFL 3:25pm · neutral
Ravens -3
should be Ravens -3 · no bet
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says Ravens by 3, the Nasty Number says Ravens by 3. That's the same number, and the vig eats anything smaller.

The spread

← more Ravens than the bookmore Cowboys →
Market
Ravens by 3TOM, +100
The Four
nfelo
Ravens by 2
FPI
Ravens by 1
Sagarin
Ravens by 1.5
Massey
Ravens by 4
Nasty Number
Ravens by 30.1 pts off the market

The spread this week

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

Nasty Number Ravens by 3opened Ravens by 3now Ravens by 3SunTueWedThuFriSatSun

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
53.5TOM
The Four
Massey
52.41.1 pts under the market
FPI
52.70.8 pts under the market
Nasty Number
52.60.9 pts under the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 0.9 points of the book.

The total this week

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

Nasty Number 52.6opened 52now 53.5SunTueWedThuFriSatSun

The total has moved 1.5 points since it opened, from 52 to 53.5. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

Cowboys spreadTotal (over)Cowboys MLRavens ML
TOM+3 +10053.5 -108+145-175
Kalshi+3.5 -121 53¢53.5 -107 50¢+152 38¢-182 63¢
Pinnacle+3.5 -11753 -111+154-172
All 25 books
Cowboys spreadTotal (over)Cowboys MLRavens ML
TOM+3 +10053.5 -108+145-175
Kalshi+3.5 -121 53¢53.5 -107 50¢+152 38¢-182 63¢
Bally Bet+3.5 -11853 -108+140-175
BetAnything+3 +10053.5 -110+151-175
BetMGM+3.5 -11853 -110+150-185
BetOnline.ag+3 +10053.5 -108+153-175
betPARX+3.5 -11853 -108+140-175
BetRivers+3.5 -11853 -108+140-175
BetUS+3 +10053.5 -110+155-180
Bovada+3 +10053.5 -105+150-175
Caesars+3.5 -11453.5 -107+149-176
Courtside—72.5 -6611+145-166
DraftKings+3.5 -11553.5 -108+142-170
Fanatics+3.5 -12053 -110+150-180
FanDuel+3.5 -12052.5 -114+148-176
Fliff+3.5 -12553.5 -105+145-190
Hard Rock Bet+3 +10053.5 -110+150-180
Hard Rock Bet (FL)+3 +10053.5 -110+150-180
Hard Rock Bet (OH)+3 +10053.5 -110+150-180
LowVig.ag+3 +10553.5 -105+153-175
MyBookie.ag+3.5 -12053.5 -110+149-177
Pinnacle+3.5 -11753 -111+154-172
Polymarket+3.5 -11353.5 +104+156-163
ReBet+3.5 -12053.5 -110+149-177
theScore Bet+3.5 -11553.5 -105+155-185

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

Ravens -3.0 · -120 at TOM
Covers 51 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 55 to break even. Not enough. Where, best first (Ravens): Kalshi or Fanatics -3.5 at +101 (-3.4%) · TOM -3 at -120 (-3.8%) · FanDuel or BetMGM -3.5 at -102 (-4.1%) · DraftKings -3.5 at -105 (-4.8%) · Caesars -3.5 at -106 (-5.1%). Either of the first two is fine.
Not Nasty
Ravens to win · -175 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 56. Where, best first (Ravens to win): DraftKings -170 (-2.6%) · TOM, Caesars or FanDuel -175 (-3.2%) · Fanatics -180 (-3.9%) · Kalshi 63¢ (-4.2%) · BetMGM -185 (-4.5%).
Not Nasty
the Under 53.5 · -112 at TOM
Massey projects 52 and FPI projects 53. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Under): Kalshi, DraftKings or TOM 53.5 at -112 (-1.2%) · Caesars 53.5 at -113 (-1.5%) · BetMGM 53 at -108 (-1.9%) · Fanatics 53 at -110 (-2.4%) · FanDuel 52.5 at -106 (-3.0%). Either of the first two is fine.
No side

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

Also out: Malik Davis (RB, Cowboys), Ja'Kobi Lane (WR, Ravens), Ronnie Stanley (OT, Ravens) and 6 more.

Neutral site, so no home field in the number.

TOM: spread +3.0 here against +3.4 consensus.

TOM: total 53.5 here against 53.1 consensus.

Bovada still has Ravens -3.0 while Pinnacle is at Ravens by 3.5. Far enough off to be a pick, but not a book we can bet.

Full detail
We settle onRavens by 321% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
nfelo+2.0+119
FPI+1.0+107
Sagarin+1.5+113
Massey+4.0+188
Market (22 books)+3.0+152
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points53.552.6
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadBaltimore Ravens -3.0-120-103-3.8%
MoneylineBaltimore Ravens ML-175-152-3.2%
TotalUnder 53.5-112-106shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: total has moved up 0.7.

TOM: spread +3.0 here against +3.4 consensus; total 53.5 here against 53.1 consensus.

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

Neutral site, so no home-field points were added to the projection.

Las Vegas Raiders at New Orleans SaintsRaiders at Saints
NFL 3:25pm
Saints -3.5
should be Saints -3.5 · no bet
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says Saints by 3.5, the Nasty Number says Saints by 3.5. That's the same number, and the vig eats anything smaller.

The spread

← more Raiders than the bookmore Saints →
Market
Saints by 3.5TOM, -105
The Four
nfelo
Saints by 3
FPI
Saints by 4.5
Sagarin
Saints by 3.5
Massey
Saints by 3.5
Nasty Number
Saints by 3.50 pts off the market

The spread this week

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

Nasty Number Saints by 3.5opened Saints by 3now Saints by 3.5SunTueWedThuFriSatSun

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

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
43.5TOM
The Four
Massey
40.53 pts under the market
FPI
41.22.3 pts under the market
Nasty Number
40.82.7 pts under the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 2.7 points of the book.

The total this week

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

Nasty Number 40.8opened 43.5now 43.5SunTueWedThuFriSatSun

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

Saints spreadTotal (over)Saints MLRaiders ML
TOM-3.5 -10543.5 -112-183+153
Kalshi-3.5 +101 48¢43.5 -116 52¢-175 62¢+146 39¢
Pinnacle-3.5 +10344 +101-176+158
All 25 books
Saints spreadTotal (over)Saints MLRaiders ML
TOM-3.5 -10543.5 -112-183+153
Kalshi-3.5 +101 48¢43.5 -116 52¢-175 62¢+146 39¢
Bally Bet-3 -11844 -109-177+145
BetAnything-3.5 -11043.5 -110-180+155
BetMGM-3.5 -10243.5 -110-185+150
BetOnline.ag-3.5 -10543.5 -112-181+158
betPARX-3 -11844 -109-177+145
BetRivers-3 -11844 -109-177+145
BetUS-3.5 -10543.5 -112-180+155
Bovada-3.5 +10043.5 -110-180+155
Caesars-3.5 -10443.5 -112-179+151
Courtside—58.5 -715-194+168
DraftKings-3.5 -10243.5 -118-198+164
Fanatics-3.5 -10543.5 -110-180+150
FanDuel-3 -12043.5 -115-178+150
Fliff-3.5 -10544.5 -105-190+145
Hard Rock Bet-3.5 -10543.5 -115-185+155
Hard Rock Bet (FL)-3.5 -10543.5 -115-185+155
Hard Rock Bet (OH)-3.5 -10543.5 -115-185+155
LowVig.ag-3.5 +10043.5 -109-181+158
MyBookie.ag-3.5 +10044 -110-190+160
Pinnacle-3.5 +10344 +101-176+158
Polymarket-3.5 +10443.5 -108-170+163
ReBet-3.5 -10944 -109-181+153
theScore Bet-3.5 -10543.5 -110-175+150

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

Raiders +3.5 · -115 at Fanatics
Covers 50 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 53 to break even. Not enough. Where, best first (Raiders): Fanatics or TOM +3.5 at -115 (-3.3%) · Caesars +3.5 at -117 (-3.7%) · DraftKings or BetMGM +3.5 at -118 (-3.9%) · Kalshi +3.5 at 53¢ (-4.6%) · FanDuel +3 at -102 (-5.0%). Either of the first two is fine.
Not Nasty
Raiders to win · +164 at DraftKings
We make it 37 in 100 to win. The price says 38. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 37 cents fair, a play under 32. Where, best first (Raiders to win): DraftKings +164 (-1.3%) · TOM +153 (-3.0%) · Caesars, FanDuel, BetMGM or Fanatics +151 (-3.3%) · Kalshi 39¢ (-4.2%).
Not Nasty
the Under 43.5 · -108 at TOM
Massey projects 41 and FPI projects 41. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Under): DraftKings 43.5 at -102 (0.3%) · Kalshi 43.5 at 49¢ (0.0%) · FanDuel 43.5 at -105 (-0.4%) · Caesars, BetMGM or TOM 43.5 at -108 (-1.2%) · Fanatics 43.5 at -110 (-1.6%). Either of the first two is fine.
No side

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

Backup QB out: Aidan O'Connell (Raiders), Out. Not the starter, so no hold.

Also out: Barion Brown (WR, Saints), Dont'e Thornton Jr. (WR, Raiders), Kelvin Banks Jr. (OT, Saints) and 3 more.

TOM: total 43.5 here against 43.9 consensus.

FanDuel still has Saints -3.0 while Pinnacle is at Saints by 3.5. Far enough off to be a pick, but 0.2% edge at the price, under the 3% bar.

Full detail
We settle onSaints by 3.521% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
nfelo-3.0-158
FPI-4.5-191
Sagarin-3.5-177
Massey-3.5-174
Market (22 books)-3.5-175
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points43.540.8
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadLas Vegas Raiders +3.5-115-101-3.3%
MoneylineLas Vegas Raiders ML+164+174-1.3%
TotalUnder 43.5-108-103shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: total has moved down 0.9.

TOM: total 43.5 here against 43.9 consensus.

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

Los Angeles Rams at Denver BroncosRams at Broncos
NFL 7:20pm
Rams -1.5
should be Rams -2 · getting 0.5 pts · no bet
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says Rams by 1.5, the Nasty Number says Rams by 2. That's the same number, and the vig eats anything smaller.

The spread

← more Rams than the bookmore Broncos →
Market
Rams by 1.5TOM, -105
The Four
nfelo
Rams by 1.5
FPI
Rams by 3
Sagarin
Rams by 2.5
Massey
Rams by 1.5
Nasty Number
Rams by 20.3 pts off the market

The spread this week

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

Nasty Number Rams by 2opened Rams by 2.5now Rams by 1.5SunTueWedThuFriSatSun

The spread has moved 1 point since it opened, from Rams by 2.5 to Rams by 1.5. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
44TOM
The Four
Massey
41.52.5 pts under the market
FPI
42.51.5 pts under the market
Nasty Number
422 pts under the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 2 points of the book.

The total this week

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

Nasty Number 42opened 45.5now 44SunTueWedThuFriSatSun

The total has moved 1.5 points since it opened, from 45.5 to 44. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

Broncos spreadTotal (over)Broncos MLRams ML
TOM+1.5 -10544 -110+107-127
Kalshi+2.5 -116 52¢44.5 -107 50¢+109 46¢-131 55¢
Pinnacle+1.5 +10044 -106+113-125
All 25 books
Broncos spreadTotal (over)Broncos MLRams ML
TOM+1.5 -10544 -110+107-127
Kalshi+2.5 -116 52¢44.5 -107 50¢+109 46¢-131 55¢
Bally Bet+2 -11244 -114+107-129
BetAnything+2 -11044 -110+110-130
BetMGM+1.5 -10844 -110+105-125
BetOnline.ag+1.5 -10544 -110+107-127
betPARX+2 -11244 -114+107-129
BetRivers+2 -11244 -114+107-129
BetUS+1 +10044 -110+110-130
Bovada+2 -11044 -110+110-130
Caesars+1.5 -10544 -113+113-134
Courtside—59.5 -4336+112-127
DraftKings+1.5 -10843.5 -118+110-130
Fanatics+2 -11043.5 -115+105-130
FanDuel+2.5 -11844.5 -105+108-126
Fliff+1.5 -10544.5 -110+110-140
Hard Rock Bet+2 -10544 -110+110-130
Hard Rock Bet (FL)+2 -10544 -110+110-130
Hard Rock Bet (OH)+2 -10544 -110+110-130
LowVig.ag+1.5 -10144 -107+107-127
MyBookie.ag+1.5 -11044 -110+101-118
Pinnacle+1.5 +10044 -106+113-125
Polymarket+1.544.5 +104+117-122
ReBet+2.5 -11044 -110+109-128
theScore Bet+1.5 -11043.5 -120+110-130

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

Rams -1.5 · -110 at BetMGM
Covers 51 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 52 to break even. Not enough. Where, best first (Rams): BetMGM -1.5 at -110 (-1.6%) · DraftKings -1.5 at -112 (-2.1%) · Caesars -1.5 at -114 (-2.5%) · TOM -1.5 at -115 (-2.8%) · Kalshi -2.5 at 49¢ (-2.8%). Either of the first two is fine.
Not Nasty
Rams to win · -127 at FanDuel
We make it 53 in 100 to win. The price says 56. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 53 cents fair, a play under 49. Where, best first (Rams to win): BetMGM or FanDuel -125 (-2.2%) · TOM -127 (-2.6%) · DraftKings, Fanatics or Kalshi -130 (-3.2%) · Caesars -134 (-3.9%). Either of the first two is fine.
Not Nasty
the Under 44.0 · -110 at TOM
Massey projects 41 and FPI projects 42. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Under): Kalshi 44.5 at 51¢ (0.7%) · Caesars or BetMGM 44 at -108 (0.1%) · FanDuel 44.5 at -115 (-0.1%) · DraftKings 43.5 at -102 (-0.1%) · TOM 44 at -110 (-0.4%).
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 +2.5, now +1.5 (the market moved 0.9 toward Broncos).

Kalshi thin: Denver Broncos +1.5, only $99 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Also out: Jonah Coleman (RB, Broncos), Ronnie Rivers (RB, Rams), Puka Nacua (WR, Rams) and 5 more.

ReBet still has Broncos +2.5 while Pinnacle is at Rams by 1.5.

Full detail
We settle onRams by 230% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
nfelo+1.5+113
FPI+3.0+144
Sagarin+2.5+122
Massey+1.5+114
Market (22 books)+1.5+112
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points44.042.0
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadLos Angeles Rams -1.5-110-103-1.6%
MoneylineLos Angeles Rams ML-127-114-2.6%
TotalUnder 44.0-110-108shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 0.9 toward Denver Broncos since 09-19 19:21; total has moved down 2.1.

TOM matches the consensus.

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

Tomorrow

1 gameBuck's sitting this one out.
GameThe call
Philadelphia Eagles at Chicago BearsEagles at Bears
NFL tomorrow 7:15pm
Eagles -3.5
should be Eagles -3.5 · no bet
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says Eagles by 3.5, the Nasty Number says Eagles by 3.5. That's the same number, and the vig eats anything smaller.

The spread

← more Eagles than the bookmore Bears →
Market
Eagles by 3.5TOM, -117
The Four
nfelo
Eagles by 3.5
FPI
Eagles by 3.5
Sagarin
Eagles by 0.5
Massey
Eagles by 1.5
Nasty Number
Eagles by 3.50 pts off the market

The spread this week

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

Nasty Number Eagles by 3.5opened Eagles by 3.5now Eagles by 3.5SunTueWedThuFriSat

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
42TOM
The Four
Massey
44.22.2 pts over the market
FPI
42.40.4 pts over the market
Nasty Number
43.31.3 pts over the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 1.3 points of the book.

The total this week

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

Nasty Number 43.3opened 44now 42SunTueWedThuFriSat

The total has moved 2 points since it opened, from 44 to 42. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

Bears spreadTotal (over)Bears MLEagles ML
TOM+3.5 -11742 -115+151-181
Kalshi+3.5 -116 52¢42.5 -103 49¢+159 37¢-191 64¢
Pinnacle+3.5 -11642.5 +103+161-180
All 25 books
Bears spreadTotal (over)Bears MLEagles ML
TOM+3.5 -11742 -115+151-181
Kalshi+3.5 -116 52¢42.5 -103 49¢+159 37¢-191 64¢
Bally Bet+3.5 -11042 -109+155-190
BetAnything+3.5 -11542.5 -110+160-185
BetMGM—42 -110+155-190
BetOnline.ag+3.5 -11742 -115+158-181
betPARX+3.5 -11042 -109+155-190
BetRivers+3.5 -11042 -109+155-190
BetUS+3.5 -11542 -115+155-180
Bovada+3.5 -11542 -110+160-185
Caesars+3.5 -11542 -114+154-182
Courtside+3.5 -11062.5 -2356+168-194
DraftKings+3.5 -11042.5 -105+164-198
Fanatics+3.5 -11542 -110+155-190
FanDuel+3.5 -11542.5 -105+148-178
Fliff+3.5 -11541.5 -110+160-210
Hard Rock Bet+3.5 -11542 -110+155-185
Hard Rock Bet (FL)+3.5 -11542 -110+155-185
Hard Rock Bet (OH)+3.5 -11542 -110+155-185
LowVig.ag+3.5 -11342 -113+158-181
MyBookie.ag+3.5 -11042 -110+154-190
Pinnacle+3.5 -11642.5 +103+161-180
Polymarket+3.5 -11341.5+163-170
ReBet+3.5 -12042.5 -110+156-185
theScore Bet+3.5 -11542.5 -105+150-175

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

Bears +3.5 · -110 at DraftKings
Covers 50 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 52 to break even. Not enough. Where, best first (Bears): DraftKings +3.5 at -110 (-2.1%) · Caesars, FanDuel, Fanatics or Kalshi +3.5 at -115 (-3.3%) · TOM +3.5 at -117 (-3.7%).
Not Nasty
Bears to win · +164 at DraftKings
We make it 37 in 100 to win. The price says 38. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 37 cents fair, a play under 32. Where, best first (Bears to win): DraftKings +164 (-1.3%) · Kalshi 37¢ (-2.1%) · BetMGM, Fanatics or Caesars +155 (-2.7%) · TOM +151 (-3.3%) · FanDuel +148 (-3.8%).
Not Nasty
the Over 42.0 · -115 at TOM
Massey projects 44 and FPI projects 42. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Over): Kalshi 42.5 at 49¢ (-0.6%) · BetMGM or Fanatics 42 at -110 (-0.6%) · DraftKings or FanDuel 42.5 at -105 (-1.0%) · Caesars 42 at -114 (-1.5%) · TOM 42 at -115 (-1.7%). Either of the first two is fine.
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, 64°F.

Across the books: opened +4.0, now +3.5 (the market moved 0.8 toward Bears).

Kalshi thin: Over 41.5, only $95 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

QB out: Caleb Williams (Bears), Out. Priced at 2.5 points off nfelo, FPI, Sagarin, Massey, so the number here already carries the backup.

Also out: Hollywood Brown (WR, Eagles), Dallas Goedert (TE, Eagles), Fred Johnson (OT, Eagles) and 4 more.

TOM: total 42.0 here against 42.4 consensus.

TOM: moneyline +158 here against +172 consensus.

Full detail
We settle onEagles by 3.521% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
nfelo+3.5+104
FPI+3.5+107
Sagarin+0.5-118
Massey+1.5-108
Market (22 books)+3.5+158
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points42.043.3
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadChicago Bears +3.5-110-101-2.1%
MoneylineChicago Bears ML+164+174-1.3%
TotalOver 42.0-115-107shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 0.8 toward Chicago Bears since 09-20 19:25; total has moved down 0.9.

TOM: total 42.0 here against 42.4 consensus; moneyline +158 here against +172 consensus.

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

Thu Oct 1

2 gamesBest: Sniff of Nasty · North Texas, North Texas at Tulsa
GameThe call
North Texas Mean Green at Tulsa Golden HurricaneNorth Texas at Tulsa
CFB Thu 1 Oct, 8:00pm
North Texas +2.5
should be North Texas +1 · getting 1.5 pts at FanDuel
▲Sniff of Nasty · North TexasBuck's case ›
Buck

A Little Nasty, North Texas. Market says Tulsa by 2.5, the Nasty Number says Tulsa by 1. At -110 that's too thin to bet. A half point better and it's a play.

The spread

← more North Texas than the bookmore Tulsa →
Market
Tulsa by 2.5
The Four
SP+
hasn't seen North Texas and Tulsa's last game
FPI
North Texas by 35.3 pts our side
Sagarin
Tulsa by 11.4 pts our side
Massey
North Texas by 9.511.8 pts our side
Nasty Number
Tulsa by 11.6 pts off the market
All 3 systems lean North Texas. The Nasty Number is 1.6 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. SP+ hasn't seen the last games yet, so this could change.

The spread this week

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

Nasty Number Tulsa by 1opened Tulsa by 2.5now Tulsa by 2.5Sun

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
56.5
The Four
SP+ pace
60.54 pts over the market
Massey
614.5 pts over the market
Weather
-1.052% chance of rain, takes a point off
Nasty Number
59.83.3 pts over the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 3.3 points of the book.
Tulsa spreadTotal (over)Tulsa MLNorth Texas ML
Kalshi-1.5 -112 51¢58.5 -116 52¢-121 53¢—
All 6 books
Tulsa spreadTotal (over)Tulsa MLNorth Texas ML
Kalshi-1.5 -112 51¢58.5 -116 52¢-121 53¢—
Bally Bet-2.5 -10956.5 -113-136+112
betPARX-2.5 -10956.5 -113-136+112
BetRivers-2.5 -11056.5 -114-137+110
FanDuel-2.5 -11056.5 -110-140+116
ReBet-2.5 -12556.5 -114-151+114

Marked: best for North Texas, higher payout on each moneyline.

North Texas +2.5 · -110 at FanDuel
Covers 54 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 52 to break even. Too thin for the price. Where, best first (North Texas): FanDuel +2.5 at -110 (1.3%).
Not Nasty
North Texas to win · +112
We make it 49 in 100 to win. The price says 47. Not enough. On Kalshi that's 49 cents fair, a play under 44. Where, best first (North Texas to win): FanDuel +116 (2.6%).
Not Nasty
the Over 56.5 · -110
SP+ projects 61 and Massey projects 61. Weather takes 1 off. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Over): FanDuel 56.5 at -110 (0.1%) · Kalshi 58.5 at 52¢ (-6.2%).
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is North Texas +2.5 · -110 at FanDuel. Not a Nasty Pick, just the better side.

Weather at kickoff: 10 mph wind, 75°F, 52% chance of rain. Total pulled down 1 for it.

Moved up since the last run: was Not Nasty, now Sniff of Nasty · North Texas.

Kalshi thin: North Texas Mean Green +1.5, only $0 available; North Texas Mean Green ML, only $47 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Full detail
We settle onTulsa by 130% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+hasn't seen North Texas and Tulsa's last game
FPI+3.0+132
Sagarin-1.0-107
Massey+9.5+311
Market (5 books)-2.5-126
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points56.559.8
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
MoneylineNorth Texas Mean Green ML+112+104+1.7%
SpreadNorth Texas Mean Green +2.5-110-116+1.3%
TotalOver 56.5-110-110shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet
Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland BrownsSteelers at Browns
NFL Thu 1 Oct, 7:15pm
Browns +3
should be Browns +2 · getting 1 pt at DraftKings
WaitingBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Priced once the new ratings land.

The spread

← more Steelers than the bookmore Browns →
Market
Steelers by 2.5
The Four
nfelo
Steelers by 3
FPI
Steelers by 1.5
Sagarin
Steelers by 2
Massey
Steelers by 1
Nasty Number
Steelers by 20.1 pts off the market

The spread this week

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

Nasty Number Steelers by 2opened Steelers by 3now Steelers by 3WedFri

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
37.5
The Four
Massey
36.90.8 pts under the market
FPI
35.22.5 pts under the market
Nasty Number
361.6 pts under the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 1.6 points of the book.

The total this week

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

Nasty Number 36opened 37.5now 37.5FriSatSun

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

Browns spreadTotal (over)Browns MLSteelers ML
Kalshi+2.5 -112 51¢37.5—-143 57¢
BetOnline.ag+1.5 -10537.5 -105——
All 14 books
Browns spreadTotal (over)Browns MLSteelers ML
Kalshi+2.5 -112 51¢37.5—-143 57¢
Bally Bet+2.5 -10437.5 -110+118-143
BetOnline.ag+1.5 -10537.5 -105——
betPARX+2.5 -10437.5 -110+118-143
BetRivers+2.5 -10437.5 -110+118-143
BetUS+1.5 -10537.5 -105——
Caesars+2.5 -10837.5 -113——
Courtside+3 -11838.5 -108+127-145
DraftKings+3 -12038.5 -110+124-148
FanDuel+2.5 -11037.5 -105+114-134
Fliff+2.5 -11037.5 -110+115-145
LowVig.ag+1.5 +10037.5 -102——
MyBookie.ag+2.5 -11037.5 -110+114-146
ReBet+2.5 -10537.5 -110+119-140

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

Browns +3.0 · -120 at DraftKings
Covers 55 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 55 to break even. Too thin for the price. Where, best first (Browns): DraftKings +3 at -120 (0.9%) · Caesars +2.5 at -108 (-1.1%) · FanDuel +2.5 at -110 (-1.6%) · Kalshi +2.5 at 51¢ (-1.9%).
Not Nasty
Browns to win · +124 at DraftKings
We make it 45 in 100 to win. The price says 45. Not enough. On Kalshi that's 45 cents fair, a play under 40. Where, best first (Browns to win): DraftKings +124 (0.6%) · FanDuel +114 (-1.5%).
Not Nasty
the Under 37.5 · -110
Massey projects 37 and FPI projects 35. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Under): DraftKings 38.5 at -110 (1.5%) · Caesars 37.5 at -107 (-0.8%) · FanDuel or Kalshi 37.5 at -115 (-2.6%).
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is Browns +3.0 · -120 at DraftKings. A coin flip, the better half of it.

Weather at kickoff: 9 mph wind, 71°F, 37% chance of rain.

Kalshi thin: Pittsburgh Steelers -2.5, only $11 available; Over 37.5, only $71 available; Cleveland Browns ML, only $301 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Also out: Dylan Sampson (RB, Browns), Teven Jenkins (G, Browns), Gennings Dunker (G, Steelers) and 1 more.

Full detail
We settle onSteelers by 230% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
nfelo+3.0+151
FPI+1.5+113
Sagarin+2.0+121
Massey+1.0+105
Market (13 books)+2.5+131
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points37.536.0
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadCleveland Browns +3.0-120-125+0.9%
MoneylineCleveland Browns ML+124+121+0.6%
TotalUnder 37.5-110-104shown 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.

Fri Oct 2

2 gamesBest: Sniff of Nasty · Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh at Virginia Tech
GameThe call
Pittsburgh Panthers at Virginia Tech HokiesPittsburgh at Virginia Tech
CFB Fri 2 Oct, 6:00pm
Pittsburgh +6
should be Pittsburgh +3 · getting 3 pts at DraftKings
Sniff of Nasty · PittsburghBuck's case ›
Buck

A Little Nasty, Pittsburgh. Market says Virginia Tech by 5.5, the Nasty Number says Virginia Tech by 3. At -110 that's too thin to bet. A half point better and it's a play.

The spread

← more Pittsburgh than the bookmore Virginia Tech →
Market
Virginia Tech by 5.5
The Four
SP+
hasn't seen Pittsburgh and Virginia Tech's last game
FPI
Pittsburgh by 2.57.9 pts our side
Sagarin
Virginia Tech by 0.55.1 pts our side
Massey
Pittsburgh by 38.3 pts our side
Nasty Number
Virginia Tech by 32.4 pts off the market
All 3 systems lean Pittsburgh. The Nasty 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. SP+ hasn't seen the last games yet, so this could change.

The spread this week

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

Nasty Number Virginia Tech by 3opened Virginia Tech by 6now Virginia Tech by 6FriSatSun

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
52.5
The Four
SP+ pace
53.81.1 pts over the market
Massey
520.7 pts under the market
Nasty Number
52.9on the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within a quarter point of the book.

The total this week

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

Nasty Number 52.9opened 56.5now 58.5FriSatSun

The total has moved 2 points since it opened, from 56.5 to 58.5. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

Virginia Tech spreadTotal (over)Virginia Tech MLPittsburgh ML
Kalshi—58.5 -136 56¢——
All 7 books
Virginia Tech spreadTotal (over)Virginia Tech MLPittsburgh ML
Kalshi—58.5 -136 56¢——
Bally Bet-5.5 -11252.5 -108-220+175
betPARX-5.5 -11252.5 -108-220+175
BetRivers-5.5 -11352.5 -109-225+175
Courtside-6 -10853.5 -108-213+184
DraftKings-6 -11053.5 -110-218+180
FanDuel-4.5 -11451.5 -118-194+160

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

Pittsburgh +6.0 · -110 at DraftKings
Covers 58 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 52 to break even. Worth a look. Where, best first (Pittsburgh): DraftKings +6 at -110 (6.0%) · FanDuel +4.5 at -106 (3.7%).
A Little Nasty
Pittsburgh to win · +175
We make it 41 in 100 to win. The price says 36. That's value. On Kalshi that's 41 cents fair, a play under 36. This is a price bet, not a pick to win: Pittsburgh 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. Where, best first (Pittsburgh to win): DraftKings +180 (5.1%) · FanDuel +160 (2.3%).
Same opinion, more variance
the Over 52.5 · -110
SP+ projects 54 and Massey projects 52. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Over): FanDuel 51.5 at -118 (-1.0%) · DraftKings 53.5 at -110 (-4.3%) · Kalshi 58.5 at 56¢ (-21.8%).
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is Pittsburgh +6.0 · -110 at DraftKings. Not a Nasty Pick, just the better side.

Weather at kickoff: 2 mph wind, 75°F.

Kalshi thin: Virginia Tech Hokies -5.5, only $14 available; Pittsburgh Panthers +5.5, only $47 available; Under 58.5, only $14 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Full detail
We settle onVirginia Tech by 330% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+hasn't seen Pittsburgh and Virginia Tech's last game
FPI+2.5+120
Sagarin-0.5+100
Massey+3.0+132
Market (6 books)-5.5-196
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points52.552.9
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadPittsburgh Panthers +6.0-110-140+6.0%
MoneylinePittsburgh Panthers ML+175+145+4.4%
TotalOver 52.5-110-102shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: total has moved down 3.8.

Some ratings haven't rebuilt since the last games.

Penn State Nittany Lions at Northwestern WildcatsPenn State at Northwestern
CFB Fri 2 Oct, 7:00pm
Penn State -4
should be Penn State -3.5 · giving up 0.5 pts · no bet
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says Penn State by 4, the Nasty Number says Penn State by 3.5. That's the same number, and the vig eats anything smaller.

The spread

← more Penn State than the bookmore Northwestern →
Market
Penn State by 4
The Four
SP+
hasn't seen Penn State and Northwestern's last game
FPI
Penn State by 2
Sagarin
a pick'em
Nasty Number
Penn State by 3.50.6 pts off the market

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
48
The Four
SP+ pace
45.91.8 pts under the market
Nasty Number
45.91.8 pts under the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 1.8 points of the book.

The total this week

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

Nasty Number 45.9opened 48.5now 47.5FriSatSun

The total has moved 1 point since it opened, from 48.5 to 47.5. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

Northwestern +4.0 · -110
Covers 51 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 52 to break even. Not enough. Where, best first (Northwestern): DraftKings +4.5 at -115 (-0.9%) · FanDuel +3.5 at -104 (-1.0%). Either of the first two is fine.
Not Nasty
Northwestern to win · +150
We make it 38 in 100 to win. The price says 40. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 38 cents fair, a play under 34. Where, best first (Northwestern to win): DraftKings +154 (-1.1%) · FanDuel +146 (-2.3%).
Not Nasty
the Under 48.0 · -110
SP+ projects 46. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Under): DraftKings 48.5 at -118 (-0.9%) · FanDuel 47.5 at -110 (-1.7%).
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, 61°F, 28% chance of rain.

Across the books: opened +7.0, now +4.0 (the market moved 2.7 toward Northwestern).

Full detail
We settle onPenn State by 3.530% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+hasn't seen Penn State and Northwestern's last game
FPI+2.0+118
SagarinPK+100
Masseyrates Penn State and Northwestern on different scales
Market (8 books)+4.0+169
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points48.045.9
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadNorthwestern Wildcats +4.0-110-105-1.1%
MoneylineNorthwestern Wildcats ML+150+161-1.7%
TotalUnder 48.0-110-108shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 2.7 toward Northwestern Wildcats since 09-25 11:56; total has moved down 0.8.

Only 2 models could price the sides.

Sat Oct 3

38 gamesBest: Sniff of Nasty · Cincinnati, Cincinnati at Arizona
GameThe call
Cincinnati Bearcats at Arizona WildcatsCincinnati at Arizona
CFB Sat 3 Oct, 10:00pm
Cincinnati +8.5
should be Cincinnati +6.5 · getting 2 pts at DraftKings
Sniff of Nasty · CincinnatiBuck's case ›
Buck

A Little Nasty, Cincinnati. Market says Arizona by 8, the Nasty Number says Arizona by 6.5. At -108 that's too thin to bet. A half point better and it's a play.

The spread

← more Cincinnati than the bookmore Arizona →
Market
Arizona by 8
The Four
SP+
hasn't seen Cincinnati and Arizona's last game
FPI
Arizona by 0.57.5 pts our side
Sagarin
Arizona by 5.52.7 pts our side
Massey
Arizona by 44.1 pts our side
Nasty Number
Arizona by 6.51.7 pts off the market
All 3 systems lean Cincinnati. The Nasty Number is 1.7 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. SP+ hasn't seen the last games yet, so this could change.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
54.5
The Four
SP+ pace
57.32.8 pts over the market
Massey
54.3on the market
Nasty Number
55.81.3 pts over the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 1.3 points of the book.

The total this week

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

Nasty Number 55.8opened 54.5now 54.5Sun

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

Arizona spreadTotal (over)Arizona MLCincinnati ML
Kalshi-7.554.5 -112 51¢——
All 5 books
Arizona spreadTotal (over)Arizona MLCincinnati ML
Kalshi-7.554.5 -112 51¢——
Courtside-8.5 -11054.5 -108-278+236
DraftKings-8.5 -11254.5 -110-285+230
FanDuel-7.5 -11054.5 -110-300+240
ReBet-8.5 -11454.5 -114-350+244

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

Cincinnati +8.5 · -108 at DraftKings
Covers 58 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 52 to break even. Worth a look. Where, best first (Cincinnati): DraftKings +8.5 at -108 (6.4%) · FanDuel +7.5 at -110 (3.9%) · Kalshi +7.5 at 52¢ (2.6%).
A Little Nasty
Cincinnati to win · +238 at FanDuel
We make it 32 in 100 to win. The price says 30. Not enough. On Kalshi that's 32 cents fair, a play under 27. Where, best first (Cincinnati to win): FanDuel +240 (2.5%) · DraftKings +230 (1.6%).
Not Nasty
the Over 54.5 · -110
SP+ projects 57 and Massey projects 54. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Over): FanDuel or DraftKings 54.5 at -110 (-1.4%) · Kalshi 54.5 at 51¢ (-1.7%). Either of the first two is fine.
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is Cincinnati +8.5 · -108 at DraftKings. Not a Nasty Pick, just the better side.

Kalshi thin: Arizona Wildcats -7.5, only $475 available; Arizona Wildcats ML, only $18 available; Cincinnati Bearcats ML, only $44 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Full detail
We settle onArizona by 6.530% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+hasn't seen Cincinnati and Arizona's last game
FPI-0.5-102
Sagarin-5.5-194
Massey-4.0-173
Market (4 books)-8.0-274
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points54.555.8
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadCincinnati Bearcats +8.5-108-140+6.4%
MoneylineCincinnati Bearcats ML+238+213+2.3%
TotalOver 54.5-110-104shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Some ratings haven't rebuilt since the last games.

Ohio State Buckeyes at Iowa HawkeyesOhio State at Iowa
CFB Sat 3 Oct, 2:30pm
Iowa +14.5
should be Iowa +13.5 · getting 1 pt at FanDuel
Sniff of Nasty · IowaBuck's case ›
Buck

A Little Nasty, Iowa. Market says Ohio State by 14.5, the Nasty Number says Ohio State by 13.5. At -105 that's too thin to bet. A half point better and it's a play.

The spread

← more Ohio State than the bookmore Iowa →
Market
Ohio State by 14.5
The Four
SP+
hasn't seen Ohio State and Iowa's last game
FPI
Ohio State by 131.7 pts our side
Sagarin
Ohio State by 68.7 pts our side
Massey
Ohio State by 95.3 pts our side
Nasty Number
Ohio State by 13.51.1 pts off the market
All 3 systems lean Iowa. The Nasty Number is 1.1 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. SP+ hasn't seen the last games yet, so this could change.

The spread this week

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

Nasty Number Ohio State by 13.5opened Ohio State by 14.5now Ohio State by 14.5FriSatSun

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
44.5
The Four
SP+ pace
43.70.8 pts under the market
Massey
44.10.4 pts under the market
Nasty Number
43.90.6 pts under the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 0.6 points of the book.

The total this week

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

Nasty Number 43.9opened 43.5now 44.5FriSatSun

The total has moved 1 point since it opened, from 43.5 to 44.5. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

Iowa +14.5 · -105 at FanDuel
Covers 54 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 51 to break even. Too thin for the price. Where, best first (Iowa): FanDuel +14.5 at -105 (2.8%) · BetMGM +14.5 at -112 (1.2%) · DraftKings +14 at -110 (-0.3%).
Not Nasty
Iowa to win · +510
We make it 18 in 100 to win, the price says 16, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate. Where, best first (Iowa to win): FanDuel or BetMGM +530 (2.5%) · DraftKings +470 (0.9%).
Off the band
the Under 44.5 · -110
SP+ projects 44 and Massey projects 44. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Under): DraftKings, FanDuel or BetMGM 44.5 at -110 (-2.0%).
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is Iowa +14.5 · -105 at FanDuel. Not a Nasty Pick, just the better side.

Weather at kickoff: 10 mph wind, 65°F, 22% chance of rain.

Full detail
We settle onOhio State by 13.530% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+hasn't seen Ohio State and Iowa's last game
FPI+13.0+426
Sagarin+6.0+200
Massey+9.0+310
Market (9 books)+14.5+668
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points44.543.9
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadIowa Hawkeyes +14.5-105-117+2.8%
MoneylineIowa Hawkeyes ML+510+443priced at 16 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable
TotalUnder 44.5-110-101shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: total has moved up 0.5.

Michigan State Spartans at Wisconsin BadgersMichigan State at Wisconsin
CFB Sat 3 Oct, 11:30am
Michigan State +10.5
should be Michigan State +9.5 · getting 1 pt at FanDuel
Sniff of Nasty · Michigan StateBuck's case ›
Buck

A Little Nasty, Michigan State. Market says Wisconsin by 10.5, the Nasty Number says Wisconsin by 9.5. At -105 that's too thin to bet. A half point better and it's a play.

The spread

← more Michigan State than the bookmore Wisconsin →
Market
Wisconsin by 10.5
The Four
SP+
hasn't seen Michigan State and Wisconsin's last game
FPI
Wisconsin by 64.4 pts our side
Sagarin
Wisconsin by 110.5 pts against us
Massey
Wisconsin by 64.3 pts our side
Nasty Number
Wisconsin by 9.50.9 pts off the market
2 of 3 systems lean Michigan State. Sagarin at Wisconsin by 11 is the holdout, and one system across the market is why this is a lean, not a pick. SP+ hasn't seen the last games yet, so this could change.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
44.5
The Four
SP+ pace
40.34.2 pts under the market
Massey
431.5 pts under the market
Nasty Number
41.72.8 pts under the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 2.8 points of the book.

The total this week

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

Nasty Number 41.7opened 44.5now 44.5Sun

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

Michigan State +10.5 · -105 at FanDuel
Covers 54 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 51 to break even. Too thin for the price. Where, best first (Michigan State): FanDuel +10.5 at -105 (2.5%) · DraftKings +10 at -110 (-0.4%).
Not Nasty
Michigan State to win · +350 at FanDuel
We make it 24 in 100 to win, the price says 22, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate. Where, best first (Michigan State to win): FanDuel +350 (2.0%) · DraftKings +285 (-1.7%).
Off the band
the Under 44.5 · -110
SP+ projects 40 and Massey projects 43. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Under): FanDuel or DraftKings 44.5 at -110 (-1.0%).
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is Michigan State +10.5 · -105 at FanDuel. Not a Nasty Pick, just the better side.

Weather at kickoff: 5 mph wind, 60°F, 25% chance of rain.

Full detail
We settle onWisconsin by 9.521% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+hasn't seen Michigan State and Wisconsin's last game
FPI-6.0-202
Sagarin-11.0-376
Massey-6.0-204
Market (7 books)-10.5-403
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points44.541.7
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadMichigan State Spartans +10.5-105-116+2.5%
MoneylineMichigan State Spartans ML+350+312priced at 22 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable
TotalUnder 44.5-110-106shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet
Old Dominion Monarchs at Georgia State PanthersOld Dominion at Georgia State
CFB Sat 3 Oct, 2:30pm
Georgia State +2.5Moved our way · 1 pt
should be Georgia State +0.5 · getting 2 pts at FanDuel · was +1.5
Sniff of Nasty · Georgia StateBuck's case ›
Buck

A Little Nasty, Georgia State. Market says Old Dominion by 2.5, the Nasty Number says Old Dominion by 0.5. At -110 that's too thin to bet. A half point better and it's a play.

The spread

← more Old Dominion than the bookmore Georgia State →
Market
Old Dominion by 2.5
The Four
SP+
hasn't seen Old Dominion and Georgia State's last game
FPI
Georgia State by 57.3 pts our side
Sagarin
Georgia State by 6.59.2 pts our side
Massey
Old Dominion by 2.5on the market
Nasty Number
Old Dominion by 0.52.2 pts off the market
All 3 systems lean Georgia State. The Nasty Number is 2.2 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. SP+ hasn't seen the last games yet, so this could change.

The spread this weekbetter now, 1 pt

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

Nasty Number Old Dominion by 0.5opened Old Dominion by 1.5now Old Dominion by 2.5Sun

The line has moved 1 point away from the Nasty Number since it opened. That's 1 point more in Georgia State's favor. It's a better bet now than it was.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
51.5
The Four
SP+ pace
51.20.3 pts under the market
Massey
56.14.6 pts over the market
Weather
-1.051% chance of rain, takes a point off
Nasty Number
52.61.1 pts over the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 1.1 points of the book.

The total this week

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

Nasty Number 52.6opened 51.5now 51.5Sun

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

Georgia State +2.5 · -110 at FanDuel
Covers 55 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 52 to break even. Too thin for the price. Where, best first (Georgia State): FanDuel +2.5 at -110 (2.2%).
Not Nasty
Georgia State to win · +103
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. Where, best first (Georgia State to win): FanDuel +104 (1.0%).
Not Nasty
the Over 51.5 · -110
SP+ projects 51 and Massey projects 56. Weather takes 1 off. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Over): FanDuel 51.5 at -110 (-1.5%).
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is Georgia State +2.5 · -110 at FanDuel. Not a Nasty Pick, just the better side.

Weather at kickoff: 5 mph wind, 83°F, 51% chance of rain. Total pulled down 1 for it.

Across the books: opened +1.5, now +2.5. The market has moved 1.0 away from Georgia 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.

Full detail
We settle onOld Dominion by 0.530% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+hasn't seen Old Dominion and Georgia State's last game
FPI-5.0-183
Sagarin-6.5-225
Massey+2.5+128
Market (2 books)+2.5+116
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points51.552.6
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadGeorgia State Panthers +2.5-110-120+2.2%
MoneylineGeorgia State Panthers ML+103-100+0.7%
TotalOver 51.5-110-104shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 1.0 toward Old Dominion Monarchs since 09-27 07:20.

Only 2 books have posted, so the number we're beating is one opener, not a market. It can't be a pick until 4 books are up.

Baylor Bears at Arizona State Sun DevilsBaylor at Arizona State
CFB Sat 3 Oct, 9:30pm
Baylor +4.5
should be Baylor +3.5 · getting 1 pt at FanDuel
Sniff of Nasty · BaylorBuck's case ›
Buck

A Little Nasty, Baylor. Market says Arizona State by 4.5, the Nasty Number says Arizona State by 3.5. At -110 that's too thin to bet. A half point better and it's a play.

The spread

← more Baylor than the bookmore Arizona State →
Market
Arizona State by 4.5
The Four
SP+
hasn't seen Baylor's last game
FPI
Baylor by 2.57 pts our side
Sagarin
Arizona State by 4.5on the market
Massey
Arizona State by 31.3 pts our side
Nasty Number
Arizona State by 3.51.2 pts off the market
All 3 systems lean Baylor. The Nasty Number is 1.2 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. SP+ hasn't seen the last games yet, so this could change.

The spread this week

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

Nasty Number Arizona State by 3.5opened Arizona State by 4.5now Arizona State by 4.5Sun

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
51
The Four
SP+ pace
53.42.4 pts over the market
Massey
52.81.8 pts over the market
Nasty Number
53.12.1 pts over the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 2.1 points of the book.

The total this week

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

Nasty Number 53.1opened 51.5now 50.5Sun

The total has moved 1 point since it opened, from 51.5 to 50.5. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

Baylor +4.5 · -110 at FanDuel
Covers 54 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 52 to break even. Too thin for the price. Where, best first (Baylor): FanDuel +4.5 at -110 (1.9%).
Not Nasty
Baylor to win · +157
We make it 40 in 100 to win. The price says 39. Not enough. On Kalshi that's 40 cents fair, a play under 35. Where, best first (Baylor to win): FanDuel +155 (0.7%).
Not Nasty
the Over 51.0 · -110
SP+ projects 53 and Massey projects 53. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Over): FanDuel 50.5 at -114 (-0.4%).
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is Baylor +4.5 · -110 at FanDuel. Not a Nasty Pick, just the better side.

Full detail
We settle onArizona State by 3.530% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+hasn't seen Baylor's last game
FPI+2.5+121
Sagarin-4.5-180
Massey-3.0-148
Market (2 books)-4.5-181
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points51.053.1
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadBaylor Bears +4.5-110-119+1.9%
MoneylineBaylor Bears ML+157+150+1.1%
TotalOver 51.0-110-107shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: total has moved down 0.5.

Only 2 books have posted, so the number we're beating is one opener, not a market. It can't be a pick until 4 books are up.

West Virginia Mountaineers at Iowa State CyclonesWest Virginia at Iowa State
CFB Sat 3 Oct, 11:00am
Iowa State +2Moved our way · 1 pt
should be Iowa State PK · getting 2 pts · was +0.5
Sniff of Nasty · Iowa StateBuck's case ›
Buck

A Little Nasty, Iowa State. Market says West Virginia by 2, the Nasty Number says a pick'em. At -110 that's too thin to bet. A half point better and it's a play.

The spread

← more West Virginia than the bookmore Iowa State →
Market
West Virginia by 2
The Four
SP+
hasn't seen West Virginia and Iowa State's last game
FPI
Iowa State by 3.55.7 pts our side
Sagarin
Iowa State by 46.2 pts our side
Massey
Iowa State by 1214 pts our side
Nasty Number
a pick'em1.8 pts off the market
All 3 systems lean Iowa State. The Nasty Number is 1.8 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. SP+ hasn't seen the last games yet, so this could change.

The spread this weekbetter now, 1 pt

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

Nasty Number a pick'emopened West Virginia by 1.5now West Virginia by 2.5Sun

The line has moved 1 point away from the Nasty Number since it opened. That's 1 point more in Iowa State's favor. It's a better bet now than it was.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
52.5
The Four
SP+ pace
47.15.4 pts under the market
Massey
53.61.1 pts over the market
Nasty Number
50.32.2 pts under the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 2.2 points of the book.

The total this week

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

Nasty Number 50.3opened 52.5now 52.5Sun

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

Iowa State +2.0 · -110
Covers 54 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 52 to break even. Too thin for the price. Where, best first (Iowa State): FanDuel +2.5 at -115 (1.1%).
Not Nasty
Iowa State to win · -104
We make it 50 in 100 to win. The price says 51. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 50 cents fair, a play under 45. Where, best first (Iowa State to win): FanDuel -102 (-0.5%).
Not Nasty
the Under 52.5 · -110
SP+ projects 47 and Massey projects 54. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Under): FanDuel 52.5 at -115 (-1.9%).
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is Iowa State +2.0 · -110. Not a Nasty Pick, just the better side.

Weather at kickoff: 6 mph wind, 60°F.

Across the books: opened +0.5, now +2.0. The market has moved 1.5 away from Iowa 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.

Full detail
We settle ona pick'em30% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+hasn't seen West Virginia and Iowa State's last game
FPI-3.5-164
Sagarin-4.0-173
Massey-12.0-407
Market (2 books)+2.0+108
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points52.550.3
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadIowa State Cyclones +2.0-110-116+1.3%
MoneylineIowa State Cyclones ML-104-100-1.0%
TotalUnder 52.5-110-107shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 1.5 toward West Virginia Mountaineers since 09-27 07:20.

Only 2 books have posted, so the number we're beating is one opener, not a market. It can't be a pick until 4 books are up.

UCF Knights at Houston CougarsUCF at Houston
CFB Sat 3 Oct, 11:00am
UCF +10.5
should be UCF +9.5 · getting 1 pt at FanDuel · was +12
Sniff of Nasty · UCFBuck's case ›
Buck

A Little Nasty, UCF. Market says Houston by 10.5, the Nasty Number says Houston by 9.5. At -110 that's too thin to bet. A half point better and it's a play.

The spread

← more UCF than the bookmore Houston →
Market
Houston by 10.5
The Four
SP+
hasn't seen UCF and Houston's last game
FPI
Houston by 73.3 pts our side
Sagarin
Houston by 7.52.8 pts our side
Massey
Houston by 4.56 pts our side
Nasty Number
Houston by 9.51 pts off the market
All 3 systems lean UCF. The Nasty Number is 1 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. SP+ hasn't seen the last games yet, so this could change.

The spread this weekshrinking, 1 pt

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

Nasty Number Houston by 9.5opened Houston by 11.5now Houston by 10.5Sun

The market has come 1 point toward the Nasty Number since it opened. That's the market agreeing with us, but UCF 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
50.5
The Four
SP+ pace
491.5 pts under the market
Massey
521.5 pts over the market
Nasty Number
50.5on the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within a quarter point of the book.

The total this week

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

Nasty Number 50.5opened 50.5now 50.5Sun

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

Houston spreadTotal (over)Houston MLUCF ML
Kalshi————
UCF +10.5 · -110 at FanDuel
Covers 54 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 52 to break even. Too thin for the price. Where, best first (UCF): FanDuel +10.5 at -110 (1.3%).
Not Nasty
UCF to win · +320
We make it 24 in 100 to win, the price says 24, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate. Where, best first (UCF to win): FanDuel +330 (0.9%).
Off the band
the Under 50.5 · -110
SP+ projects 49 and Massey projects 52. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Under): FanDuel 50.5 at -110 (-2.4%).
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is UCF +10.5 · -110 at FanDuel. Not a Nasty Pick, just the better side.

Weather at kickoff: 5 mph wind, 82°F, 43% chance of rain.

Across the books: opened -12.0, now -10.5. The market has moved 1.5 toward UCF, which is where we lean. That's the market agreeing with us, and the value shrinking.

Kalshi thin: Houston Cougars -10.5, only $459 available; UCF Knights +10.5, only $459 available; Over 50.5, only $52 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Full detail
We settle onHouston by 9.530% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+hasn't seen UCF and Houston's last game
FPI-7.0-255
Sagarin-7.5-280
Massey-4.5-179
Market (2 books)-10.5-400
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points50.550.5
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadUCF Knights +10.5-110-116+1.3%
MoneylineUCF Knights ML+320+313priced at 24 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable
TotalUnder 50.5-110+100shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 1.5 toward UCF Knights since 09-27 07:20.

Only 2 books have posted, so the number we're beating is one opener, not a market. It can't be a pick until 4 books are up.

Alabama Crimson Tide at Mississippi State BulldogsAlabama at Mississippi State
CFB Sat 3 Oct, 11:00am
Alabama to win
our data says 67 in 100 · -175
Sniff of Nasty · AlabamaBuck's case ›
Buck

A Little Nasty, Alabama. Market says Alabama by 4, the Nasty Number says Alabama by 6. At -175 that's a price bet, not a pick to win, and too thin to be a Nasty Dog.

The spread

← more Alabama than the bookmore Mississippi State →
Market
Alabama by 4
The Four
SP+
hasn't seen Alabama and Mississippi State's last game
FPI
Alabama by 84 pts our side
Sagarin
Alabama by 40.5 pts against us
Massey
Alabama by 9.55.5 pts our side
Nasty Number
Alabama by 61.6 pts off the market
2 of 3 systems lean Alabama. Sagarin at Alabama by 4 is the holdout, and one system across the market is why this is a lean, not a pick. SP+ hasn't seen the last games yet, so this could change.

The spread this week

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

Nasty Number Alabama by 6opened Alabama by 6.5now Alabama by 6.5Sun

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
59.5
The Four
SP+ pace
55.63.9 pts under the market
Massey
62.32.8 pts over the market
Nasty Number
590.5 pts under the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 0.5 points of the book.

The total this week

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

Nasty Number 59opened 59.5now 59.5Sun

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

Mississippi State spreadTotal (over)Mississippi State MLAlabama ML
Kalshi+6.559.5—-200 65¢
All 10 books
Mississippi State spreadTotal (over)Mississippi State MLAlabama ML
Kalshi+6.559.5—-200 65¢
Bally Bet+4.5 -11259.5 -109+155-190
BetMGM+4 -10559.5 -110+150-175
betPARX+4.5 -11259.5 -109+155-190
BetRivers+4.5 -11359.5 -110+155-195
Courtside+4.5 -11359.5 -108+153-176
DraftKings+4.5 -11559.5 -110+150-180
FanDuel+3.5 -10559.5 -110+146-176
ReBet+4.5 -11659.5 -114+152-206
theScore Bet+3.5 -10559.5 -110+150-175

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

Alabama -4.0 · -110
Covers 54 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 52 to break even. Too thin for the price. Where, best first (Alabama): FanDuel -3.5 at -115 (1.7%) · DraftKings -4.5 at -105 (1.4%) · BetMGM -4 at -115 (0.5%) · Kalshi -6.5 at 52¢ (-5.3%). Either of the first two is fine.
Not Nasty
Alabama to win · -175 at BetMGM
We make it 67 in 100 to win. The price says 64. Not enough. On Kalshi that's 67 cents fair, a play under 62. Where, best first (Alabama to win): BetMGM or FanDuel -175 (2.9%) · DraftKings -180 (2.3%) · Kalshi 65¢ (-0.1%).
Not Nasty
the Under 59.5 · -110
SP+ projects 56 and Massey projects 62. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Under): Kalshi or BetMGM 59.5 at -107 (-1.2%) · DraftKings or FanDuel 59.5 at -110 (-1.8%).
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is Alabama to win · -175 at BetMGM. Not a Nasty Pick, just the better side.

Weather at kickoff: 5 mph wind, 80°F, 35% chance of rain.

Across the books: opened +3.5, now +4.0. The market has moved 0.7 toward Alabama, which is where we lean. That's the market agreeing with us, and the value shrinking.

Kalshi thin: Mississippi State Bulldogs +6.5, only $33 available; Over 59.5, only $121 available; Mississippi State Bulldogs ML, only $24 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Full detail
We settle onAlabama by 640% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+hasn't seen Alabama and Mississippi State's last game
FPI+8.0+293
Sagarin+4.0+165
Massey+9.5+324
Market (9 books)+4.0+169
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points59.559.0
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
MoneylineAlabama Crimson Tide ML-175-199+2.9%
SpreadAlabama Crimson Tide -4.0-110-117+1.6%
TotalUnder 59.5-110-102shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 0.7 toward Alabama Crimson Tide since 09-25 11:56.

Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting IlliniPurdue at Illinois
CFB Sat 3 Oct, 3:15pm
Illinois -9.5
should be Illinois -10.5 · getting 1 pt
Sniff of Nasty · IllinoisBuck's case ›
Buck

A Little Nasty, Illinois. Market says Illinois by 9.5, the Nasty Number says Illinois by 10.5. At -110 that's too thin to bet. A half point better and it's a play.

The spread

← more Purdue than the bookmore Illinois →
Market
Illinois by 9.5
The Four
SP+
hasn't seen Purdue and Illinois's last game
FPI
Illinois by 122.6 pts our side
Sagarin
Illinois by 12.53.1 pts our side
Massey
Illinois by 13.53.8 pts our side
Nasty Number
Illinois by 10.50.8 pts off the market
All 3 systems lean Illinois. The Nasty Number is 0.8 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. SP+ hasn't seen the last games yet, so this could change.

The spread this week

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

Nasty Number Illinois by 10.5opened Illinois by 9.5now Illinois by 9.5Sun

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
59.5
The Four
SP+ pace
61.21.7 pts over the market
Massey
61.31.8 pts over the market
Nasty Number
61.21.7 pts over the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 1.7 points of the book.

The total this week

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

Nasty Number 61.2opened 59.5now 59.5Sun

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

Illinois spreadTotal (over)Illinois MLPurdue ML
Kalshi————
Illinois -9.5 · -110
Covers 53 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 52 to break even. Too thin for the price. Where, best first (Illinois): FanDuel -9.5 at -115 (-0.4%).
Not Nasty
Illinois to win · -402
We make it 78 in 100 to win, the price says 80, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate. Where, best first (Illinois to win): FanDuel -385 (-1.3%).
Off the band
the Over 59.5 · -110
SP+ projects 61 and Massey projects 61. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Over): FanDuel 59.5 at -106 (-0.1%).
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is Illinois -9.5 · -110. A coin flip, the better half of it.

Weather at kickoff: 9 mph wind, 70°F, 40% chance of rain.

Kalshi thin: Illinois Fighting Illini -9.5, only $367 available; Purdue Boilermakers +9.5, only $54 available; Over 59.5, only $450 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Full detail
We settle onIllinois by 10.530% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+hasn't seen Purdue and Illinois's last game
FPI-12.0-409
Sagarin-12.5-419
Massey-13.5-437
Market (2 books)-9.5-356
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points59.561.2
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadIllinois Fighting Illini -9.5-110-113+0.7%
MoneylineIllinois Fighting Illini ML-402-356priced at 80 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable
TotalOver 59.5-110-105shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Only 2 books have posted, so the number we're beating is one opener, not a market. It can't be a pick until 4 books are up.

Marshall Thundering Herd at James Madison DukesMarshall at James Madison
CFB Sat 3 Oct, 2:45pm
James Madison -15
should be James Madison -17 · getting 2 pts
Sniff of Nasty · James MadisonBuck's case ›
Buck

A Little Nasty, James Madison. Market says James Madison by 15, the Nasty Number says James Madison by 17. At -110 that's too thin to bet. A half point better and it's a play.

The spread

← more Marshall than the bookmore James Madison →
Market
James Madison by 15
The Four
SP+
hasn't seen Marshall and James Madison's last game
FPI
James Madison by 216.2 pts our side
Sagarin
James Madison by 20.55.5 pts our side
Massey
James Madison by 182.9 pts our side
Nasty Number
James Madison by 171.8 pts off the market
All 3 systems lean James Madison. The Nasty Number is 1.8 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. SP+ hasn't seen the last games yet, so this could change.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
56.5
The Four
SP+ pace
60.74.2 pts over the market
Massey
57.30.8 pts over the market
Nasty Number
592.5 pts over the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 2.5 points of the book.
James Madison spreadTotal (over)James Madison MLMarshall ML
Kalshi————
James Madison -15.0 · -110
Covers 53 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 52 to break even. Too thin for the price. Where, best first (James Madison): FanDuel -14.5 at -110 (1.3%).
Not Nasty
James Madison to win · -753
We make it 86 in 100 to win, the price says 88, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate. Where, best first (James Madison to win): FanDuel -710 (-1.5%).
Off the band
the Over 56.5 · -110
SP+ projects 61 and Massey projects 57. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Over): FanDuel 56.5 at -110 (-0.5%).
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is James Madison -15.0 · -110. A coin flip, the better half of it.

Weather at kickoff: 5 mph wind, 69°F, 32% chance of rain.

Kalshi thin: James Madison Dukes -14.5, only $52 available; Marshall Thundering Herd +14.5, only $52 available; Over 56.5, only $52 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Full detail
We settle onJames Madison by 1730% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+hasn't seen Marshall and James Madison's last game
FPI-21.0-1084
Sagarin-20.5-936
Massey-18.0-737
Market (2 books)-15.0-643
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points56.559.0
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadJames Madison Dukes -15.0-110-113+0.7%
MoneylineJames Madison Dukes ML-753-621priced at 88 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable
TotalOver 56.5-110-108shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Only 2 books have posted, so the number we're beating is one opener, not a market. It can't be a pick until 4 books are up.

Ohio Bobcats at Kent State Golden FlashesOhio at Kent State
CFB Sat 3 Oct, 2:30pm
Ohio to win
our data says 67 in 100 · -196
Sniff of Nasty · OhioBuck's case ›
Buck

A Little Nasty, Ohio. Market says Ohio by 4.5, the Nasty Number says Ohio by 6. At -196 that's a price bet, not a pick to win, and too thin to be a Nasty Dog.

The spread

← more Ohio than the bookmore Kent State →
Market
Ohio by 4.5
The Four
SP+
hasn't seen Kent State's last game
FPI
Ohio by 9.54.9 pts our side
Sagarin
Ohio by 40.3 pts against us
Massey
Ohio by 127.5 pts our side
Nasty Number
Ohio by 61.5 pts off the market
2 of 3 systems lean Ohio. Sagarin at Ohio by 4 is the holdout, and one system across the market is why this is a lean, not a pick. SP+ hasn't seen the last games yet, so this could change.

The spread this weekshrinking, 1 pt

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

Nasty Number Ohio by 6opened Ohio by 3.5now Ohio by 4.5Sun

The market has come 1 point toward the Nasty Number since it opened. That's the market agreeing with us, but Ohio 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
51.5
The Four
SP+ pace
44.86.7 pts under the market
Massey
55.74.2 pts over the market
Nasty Number
50.31.2 pts under the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 1.2 points of the book.

The total this week

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

Nasty Number 50.3opened 50.5now 51.5Sun

The total has moved 1 point since it opened, from 50.5 to 51.5. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

Ohio -4.5 · -110 at FanDuel
Covers 53 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 52 to break even. Too thin for the price. Where, best first (Ohio): FanDuel -4.5 at -110 (0.6%).
Not Nasty
Ohio to win · -196 at FanDuel
We make it 67 in 100 to win. The price says 66. Not enough. On Kalshi that's 67 cents fair, a play under 62. Where, best first (Ohio to win): FanDuel -196 (0.7%).
Not Nasty
the Under 51.5 · -110
SP+ projects 45 and Massey projects 56. The two sources disagree by 11 points, so one of them is wrong here. Where, best first (Under): FanDuel 51.5 at -110 (-1.5%).
Sources disagree

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is Ohio to win · -196 at FanDuel. A coin flip, the better half of it.

Weather at kickoff: 8 mph wind, 66°F, 26% chance of rain.

Across the books: opened +3.5, now +4.5. The market has moved 1.0 toward Ohio, which is where we lean. That's the market agreeing with us, and the value shrinking.

Full detail
We settle onOhio by 630% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+hasn't seen Kent State's last game
FPI+9.5+312
Sagarin+4.0+173
Massey+12.0+407
Market (2 books)+4.5+187
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points51.550.3
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
MoneylineOhio Bobcats ML-196-202+0.7%
SpreadOhio Bobcats -4.5-110-113+0.6%
TotalUnder 51.5-110-104shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 1.0 toward Ohio Bobcats since 09-27 07:20; total has moved up 1.0.

Only 2 books have posted, so the number we're beating is one opener, not a market. It can't be a pick until 4 books are up.

Maryland Terrapins at Nebraska CornhuskersMaryland at Nebraska
CFB Sat 3 Oct, 3:00pm
Nebraska -13.5Moved our way · 1 pt
should be Nebraska -16 · getting 2.5 pts at Kalshi · was -13
▲Sniff of Nasty · NebraskaBuck's case ›
Buck

A Little Nasty, Nebraska. Market says Nebraska by 15, the Nasty Number says Nebraska by 16. At -112 that's too thin to bet. A half point better and it's a play.

The spread

← more Maryland than the bookmore Nebraska →
Market
Nebraska by 15
The Four
SP+
hasn't seen Maryland and Nebraska's last game
FPI
Nebraska by 204.8 pts our side
Sagarin
Nebraska by 15on the market
Massey
Nebraska by 132.2 pts against us
Nasty Number
Nebraska by 161 pts off the market
2 of 3 systems lean Nebraska. Massey at Nebraska by 13 is the holdout, and one system across the market is why this is a lean, not a pick. SP+ hasn't seen the last games yet, so this could change.

The spread this weekbetter now, 1 pt

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

Nasty Number Nebraska by 16opened Nebraska by 14.5now Nebraska by 13.5Sun

The line has moved 1 point away from the Nasty Number since it opened. That's 1 point more in Nebraska's favor. It's a better bet now than it was.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
52.5
The Four
SP+ pace
51.11.4 pts under the market
Massey
51.51 pts under the market
Nasty Number
51.31.2 pts under the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 1.2 points of the book.
Nebraska spreadTotal (over)Nebraska MLMaryland ML
Kalshi-13.5 -112 51¢———
All 3 books
Nebraska spreadTotal (over)Nebraska MLMaryland ML
Kalshi-13.5 -112 51¢———
FanDuel-14.5 -11052.5 -110-670+480
ReBet-15.5 -111—-752+440

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

Nebraska -13.5 · -112 (51¢) at Kalshi
Covers 56 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 53 to break even. Worth a look. Where, best first (Nebraska): Kalshi -13.5 at 51¢ (3.3%) · FanDuel -14.5 at -110 (-0.3%).
A Little Nasty
Nebraska to win · -709
We make it 85 in 100 to win, the price says 88, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate. Where, best first (Nebraska to win): FanDuel -670 (-1.8%).
Off the band
the Under 52.5 · -110
SP+ projects 51 and Massey projects 51. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Under): FanDuel 52.5 at -110 (-1.2%).
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is Nebraska -13.5 · -112 (51¢) at Kalshi. Not a Nasty Pick, just the better side.

Weather at kickoff: 7 mph wind, 67°F.

Moved up since the last run: was Not Nasty, now Sniff of Nasty · Nebraska.

Across the books: opened -13.0, now -15.0. The market has moved 2.0 toward Nebraska, 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.

Kalshi thin: Maryland Terrapins +13.5, only $468 available; Over 52.5, only $458 available; Under 52.5, only $459 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Full detail
We settle onNebraska by 1640% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+hasn't seen Maryland and Nebraska's last game
FPI-20.0-882
Sagarin-15.0-548
Massey-13.0-424
Market (2 books)-15.0-615
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points52.551.3
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadNebraska Cornhuskers -13.5-112-128+3.3%
MoneylineNebraska Cornhuskers ML-709-578priced at 88 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable
TotalUnder 52.5-110-105shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 2.0 toward Nebraska Cornhuskers since 09-27 07:20.

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

Only 2 books have posted, so the number we're beating is one opener, not a market. It can't be a pick until 4 books are up.

Navy Midshipmen at Air Force FalconsNavy at Air Force
CFB Sat 3 Oct, 11:00am
Over 48.5
should be 51.1 · getting 2.6 pts
Sniff of Nasty · OverBuck's case ›
Buck

A Little Nasty, Over 48.5. SP+ and Massey say over by 8.5 points, which is a little nasty, not a bet: the totals model is still proving itself. On the side, market says Air Force by 2, the Nasty Number says Air Force by 2.5. Nothing there.

The spread

← more Navy than the bookmore Air Force →
Market
Air Force by 2
The Four
SP+
hasn't seen Navy and Air Force's last game
FPI
Air Force by 4
Sagarin
Air Force by 3.5
Massey
Navy by 0.5
Nasty Number
Air Force by 2.50.5 pts off the market

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
48.5
The Four
SP+ pace
56.68.1 pts over the market
Massey
57.48.9 pts over the market
Nasty Number
578.5 pts over the market
Over 48.5 is a little nasty. Our total is 8.5 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.
Air Force spreadTotal (over)Air Force MLNavy ML
Kalshi-1.5 -112 51¢49.5 -121 53¢-126 54¢—
All 3 books
Air Force spreadTotal (over)Air Force MLNavy ML
Kalshi-1.5 -112 51¢49.5 -121 53¢-126 54¢—
FanDuel-2.5 -10548.5 -114-134+112
ReBet-1.5 -11948.5 -116-134+101

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

Air Force -2.0 · -110
Covers 51 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 52 to break even. Not enough. Where, best first (Air Force): Kalshi -1.5 at 51¢ (-0.7%) · FanDuel -2.5 at -105 (-1.3%).
Not Nasty
Air Force to win · -126 (54¢) at Kalshi
We make it 55 in 100 to win. The price says 56. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 55 cents fair, a play under 50. Where, best first (Air Force to win): Kalshi 54¢ (-0.9%) · FanDuel -134 (-2.6%).
Not Nasty
the Over 48.5 · -110
SP+ projects 57 and Massey projects 57. That's 8.5 points over the market. Where, best first (Over): FanDuel 48.5 at -114 (3.1%) · Kalshi 49.5 at 53¢ (-0.9%).
A Little Nasty, not rated

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is the Over 48.5 · -110. The totals model is still proving itself.

Weather at kickoff: 5 mph wind, 62°F.

Kalshi thin: Navy Midshipmen +1.5, only $255 available; Navy Midshipmen ML, only $48 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Full detail
We settle onAir Force by 2.530% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+hasn't seen Navy and Air Force's last game
FPI-4.0-169
Sagarin-3.5-151
Massey+0.5+103
Market (2 books)-2.0-120
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points48.557.0
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadAir Force Falcons -2.0-110-104-1.4%
MoneylineAir Force Falcons ML-126-121-0.9%
TotalOver 48.5-110-129shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

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

UL Monroe Warhawks at South Alabama JaguarsUL Monroe at South Alabama
CFB Sat 3 Oct, 6:00pm
Over 54.5
should be 55.8 · getting 1.3 pts
Sniff of Nasty · OverBuck's case ›
Buck

A Little Nasty, Over 54.5. SP+ and Massey say over by 4.4 points, which is a little nasty, not a bet: the totals model is still proving itself. On the side, market says South Alabama by 15, the Nasty Number says South Alabama by 16. Nothing there.

The spread

← more UL Monroe than the bookmore South Alabama →
Market
South Alabama by 15
The Four
SP+
hasn't seen UL Monroe and South Alabama's last game
FPI
South Alabama by 18
Sagarin
South Alabama by 18.5
Massey
South Alabama by 16.5
Nasty Number
South Alabama by 160.9 pts off the market

The spread this week

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

Nasty Number South Alabama by 16opened South Alabama by 15.5now South Alabama by 14.5Sun

The spread has moved 1 point since it opened, from South Alabama by 15.5 to South Alabama by 14.5. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
54.5
The Four
SP+ pace
60.66.1 pts over the market
Massey
59.14.6 pts over the market
Weather
-1.079% chance of rain, takes a point off
Nasty Number
58.94.4 pts over the market
Over 54.5 is a little nasty. Our total is 4.4 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.

Nasty Number 58.9opened 54.5now 54.5Sun

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

South Alabama spreadTotal (over)South Alabama MLUL Monroe ML
Kalshi——-788 88¢—
All 3 books
South Alabama spreadTotal (over)South Alabama MLUL Monroe ML
Kalshi——-788 88¢—
FanDuel-14.5 -11054.5 -110-780+530
ReBet-15.5 -114—-800+450

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

South Alabama -15.0 · -110
Covers 51 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 52 to break even. Not enough. Where, best first (South Alabama): FanDuel -14.5 at -110 (-0.5%).
Not Nasty
South Alabama to win · -780 at FanDuel
We make it 85 in 100 to win, the price says 89, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate. Where, best first (South Alabama to win): FanDuel or Kalshi -780 (-3.5%).
Off the band
the Over 54.5 · -110
SP+ projects 61 and Massey projects 59. Weather takes 1 off. That's 4.4 points over the market. Where, best first (Over): FanDuel 54.5 at -110 (0.9%).
A Little Nasty, not rated

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is the Over 54.5 · -110. The totals model is still proving itself.

Weather at kickoff: 5 mph wind, 83°F, 79% chance of rain. Total pulled down 1 for it.

Across the books: opened -16.0, now -15.0 (the market moved 1.0 toward UL Monroe).

Kalshi thin: South Alabama Jaguars -15.5, only $275 available; UL Monroe Warhawks +15.5, only $275 available; UL Monroe Warhawks ML, only $28 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Full detail
We settle onSouth Alabama by 1630% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+hasn't seen UL Monroe and South Alabama's last game
FPI-18.0-739
Sagarin-18.5-787
Massey-16.5-620
Market (2 books)-15.0-676
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points54.558.9
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadSouth Alabama Jaguars -15.0-110-105-1.2%
MoneylineSouth Alabama Jaguars ML-780-573priced at 89 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable
TotalOver 54.5-110-114shown 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 09-27 07:20.

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

Washington Huskies at USC TrojansWashington at USC
CFB Sat 3 Oct, 6:30pm
Over 54
should be 55.2 · getting 1.5 pts · was 57.5
Sniff of Nasty · OverBuck's case ›
Buck

A Little Nasty, Over 54.0. SP+ and Massey say over by 3.6 points, which is a little nasty, not a bet: the totals model is still proving itself. On the side, market says USC by 8, the Nasty Number says USC by 9. Nothing there.

The spread

← more Washington than the bookmore USC →
Market
USC by 8
The Four
SP+
hasn't seen Washington and USC's last game
FPI
USC by 12.5
Sagarin
USC by 10
Massey
USC by 6
Nasty Number
USC by 91.5 pts off the market

The spread this week

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

Nasty Number USC by 9opened USC by 7.5now USC by 9.5Sun

The spread has moved 2 points since it opened, from USC by 7.5 to USC by 9.5. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
54
The Four
SP+ pace
58.54.8 pts over the market
Massey
56.22.5 pts over the market
Nasty Number
57.43.6 pts over the market
Over 54 is a little nasty. Our total is 3.6 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.
USC spreadTotal (over)USC MLWashington ML
Kalshi-9.5 -112 51¢54.5——
All 5 books
USC spreadTotal (over)USC MLWashington ML
Kalshi-9.5 -112 51¢54.5——
Bally Bet-7.5 -11353.5 -114-315+250
betPARX-7.5 -11353.5 -114-315+250
BetRivers-7.5 -11453.5 -115-315+245
FanDuel-8.5 -10654.5 -106-330+260

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

USC -8.0 · -110
Covers 52 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 52 to break even. Not enough. Where, best first (USC): FanDuel -8.5 at -106 (-0.8%) · Kalshi -9.5 at 51¢ (-3.0%).
Not Nasty
USC to win · -315
We make it 76 in 100 to win. The price says 76. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 76 cents fair, a play under 71. Where, best first (USC to win): FanDuel -330 (-1.2%).
Not Nasty
the Over 54.0 · -110
SP+ projects 59 and Massey projects 56. That's 3.6 points over the market. Where, best first (Over): FanDuel 54.5 at -106 (0.3%).
A Little Nasty, not rated

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is the Over 54.0 · -110. The totals model is still proving itself.

Weather at kickoff: 5 mph wind, 88°F.

Across the books: opened -10.0, now -8.0 (the market moved 2.2 toward Washington). It crossed 10 on the way, which is where a lot of games land.

Kalshi thin: Over 54.5, only $416 available; USC Trojans ML, only $64 available; Washington Huskies ML, only $99 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Full detail
We settle onUSC by 940% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+hasn't seen Washington and USC's last game
FPI-12.5-421
Sagarin-10.0-343
Massey-6.0-200
Market (4 books)-8.0-290
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points54.057.4
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadUSC Trojans -8.0-110-107-0.7%
MoneylineUSC Trojans ML-315-310-0.3%
TotalOver 54.0-110-113shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 2.2 toward Washington Huskies since 09-25 18:35; total has moved down 3.8.

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

San Jose State Spartans at Hawaii Rainbow WarriorsSan José State at Hawai'i
CFB Sat 3 Oct, 10:59pm
Under 57.5
should be 55.2 · getting 2.3 pts
Sniff of Nasty · UnderBuck's case ›
Buck

A Little Nasty, Under 57.5. SP+ and Massey say under by 7.7 points, which is a little nasty, not a bet: the totals model is still proving itself. On the side, market says Hawai'i by 3.5, the Nasty Number says Hawai'i by 3.5. Nothing there.

The spread

← more San José State than the bookmore Hawai'i →
Market
Hawai'i by 3.5
The Four
SP+
hasn't seen Hawai'i's last game
FPI
Hawai'i by 4.5
Sagarin
Hawai'i by 5
Massey
Hawai'i by 2.5
Nasty Number
Hawai'i by 3.50.2 pts off the market

The spread this week

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

Nasty Number Hawai'i by 3.5opened Hawai'i by 3.5now Hawai'i by 3.5Sun

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
57.5
The Four
SP+ pace
48.88.7 pts under the market
Massey
50.76.8 pts under the market
Nasty Number
49.87.7 pts under the market
Under 57.5 is a little nasty. Our total is 7.7 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 week

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

Nasty Number 49.8opened 57.5now 57.5Sun

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

Hawai'i -3.5 · -110 at FanDuel
Covers 51 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 52 to break even. Not enough. Where, best first (Hawai'i): FanDuel -3.5 at -110 (-1.8%).
Not Nasty
Hawai'i to win · -170 at FanDuel
We make it 62 in 100 to win. The price says 63. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 62 cents fair, a play under 58. Where, best first (Hawai'i to win): FanDuel -170 (-0.7%).
Not Nasty
the Under 57.5 · -110
SP+ projects 49 and Massey projects 51. That's 7.7 points under the market. Where, best first (Under): FanDuel 57.5 at -112 (3.0%).
A Little Nasty, not rated

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is the Under 57.5 · -110. The totals model is still proving itself.

Full detail
We settle onHawai'i by 3.530% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+hasn't seen Hawai'i's last game
FPI-4.5-175
Sagarin-5.0-184
Massey-2.5-120
Market (2 books)-3.5-162
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points57.549.8
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadHawaii Rainbow Warriors -3.5-110-103-1.8%
MoneylineHawaii Rainbow Warriors ML-170-165-0.7%
TotalUnder 57.5-110-126shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

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

Syracuse Orange at UConn HuskiesSyracuse at UConn
CFB Sat 3 Oct, 11:00am
UConn +7.5
should be UConn +7 · getting 0.5 pts at FanDuel
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says Syracuse by 7.5, the Nasty Number says Syracuse by 7. That's the same number, and the vig eats anything smaller.

The spread

← more Syracuse than the bookmore UConn →
Market
Syracuse by 7.5
The Four
SP+
hasn't seen UConn's last game
FPI
Syracuse by 5.52 pts our side
Sagarin
Syracuse by 61.7 pts our side
Massey
Syracuse by 25.3 pts our side
Nasty Number
Syracuse by 70.6 pts off the market
All 3 systems lean UConn. The Nasty Number is 0.6 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. SP+ hasn't seen the last games yet, so this could change.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
52.5
The Four
SP+ pace
48.24.3 pts under the market
Massey
54.92.4 pts over the market
Nasty Number
51.51 pts under the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 1 points of the book.
UConn spreadTotal (over)UConn MLSyracuse ML
Kalshi————
UConn +7.5 · -110 at FanDuel
Covers 54 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 52 to break even. Too thin for the price. Where, best first (UConn): FanDuel +7.5 at -110 (1.3%).
Not Nasty
UConn to win · +233 at FanDuel
We make it 30 in 100 to win. The price says 30. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 30 cents fair, a play under 25. Where, best first (UConn to win): FanDuel +235 (-0.2%).
Not Nasty
the Under 52.5 · -110
SP+ projects 48 and Massey projects 55. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Under): FanDuel 52.5 at -110 (-1.7%).
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is UConn +7.5 · -110 at FanDuel. Not a Nasty Pick, just the better side.

Weather at kickoff: 6 mph wind, 65°F.

Kalshi thin: UConn Huskies +9.5, only $40 available; Syracuse Orange -9.5, only $333 available; Over 52.5, only $207 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Full detail
We settle onSyracuse by 730% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+hasn't seen UConn's last game
FPI+5.5+193
Sagarin+6.0+199
Massey+2.0+118
Market (2 books)+7.5+278
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points52.551.5
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadUConn Huskies +7.5-110-116+1.3%
MoneylineUConn Huskies ML+233+237-0.3%
TotalUnder 52.5-110-103shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Only 2 books have posted, so the number we're beating is one opener, not a market. It can't be a pick until 4 books are up.

Virginia Cavaliers at Florida State SeminolesVirginia at Florida State
CFB Sat 3 Oct, 2:30pm
Florida State +3
should be Florida State +2.5 · getting 0.5 pts at DraftKings · was +1.5
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says Virginia by 3, the Nasty Number says Virginia by 2.5. That's the same number, and the vig eats anything smaller.

The spread

← more Virginia than the bookmore Florida State →
Market
Virginia by 3
The Four
SP+
hasn't seen Virginia and Florida State's last game
FPI
Virginia by 3on the market
Sagarin
Virginia by 0.52.6 pts our side
Massey
Florida State by 14 pts our side
Nasty Number
Virginia by 2.50.3 pts off the market
All 3 systems lean Florida State. The Nasty 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. SP+ hasn't seen the last games yet, so this could change.

The spread this weekshrinking, 1.5 pts

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

Nasty Number Virginia by 2.5opened Virginia by 1.5now Virginia by 3Sun

The market has come 1.5 points toward the Nasty Number since it opened. That's the market agreeing with us, but Florida 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
51.5
The Four
SP+ pace
501.5 pts under the market
Massey
51.3on the market
Weather
-1.052% chance of rain, takes a point off
Nasty Number
49.71.8 pts under the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 1.8 points of the book.

The total this week

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

Nasty Number 49.7opened 51.5now 51.5Sun

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

Florida State +3.0 · -110 at DraftKings
Covers 53 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 52 to break even. Too thin for the price. Where, best first (Florida State): DraftKings +3 at -110 (0.6%) · FanDuel +2.5 at -115 (-4.2%).
Not Nasty
Florida State to win · +125 at DraftKings
We make it 45 in 100 to win. The price says 44. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 45 cents fair, a play under 40. Where, best first (Florida State to win): DraftKings +124 (-0.1%) · FanDuel +112 (-2.6%).
Not Nasty
the Under 51.5 · -110
SP+ projects 50 and Massey projects 51. Weather takes 1 off. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Under): FanDuel or DraftKings 51.5 at -110 (-1.5%).
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is Florida State +3.0 · -110 at DraftKings. A coin flip, the better half of it.

Weather at kickoff: 10 mph wind, 88°F, 52% chance of rain. Total pulled down 1 for it.

Across the books: opened +1.5, now +3.0. The market has moved 1.4 away from Florida 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.

Full detail
We settle onVirginia by 2.521% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+hasn't seen Virginia and Florida State's last game
FPI+3.0+140
Sagarin+0.5-100
Massey-1.0-107
Market (7 books)+3.0+134
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points51.549.7
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadFlorida State Seminoles +3.0-110-113+0.6%
MoneylineFlorida State Seminoles ML+125+125+0.1%
TotalUnder 51.5-110-104shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 1.4 toward Virginia Cavaliers since 09-27 07:20.

BYU Cougars at TCU Horned FrogsBYU at TCU
CFB Sat 3 Oct, 6:00pm
TCU +6
should be TCU +5.5 · getting 0.5 pts · no bet
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says BYU by 6, the Nasty Number says BYU by 5.5. 0.9 points isn't an edge after the price.

The spread

← more BYU than the bookmore TCU →
Market
BYU by 6
The Four
SP+
hasn't seen TCU's last game
FPI
BYU by 6.5on the market
Sagarin
BYU by 15.5 pts our side
Massey
BYU by 1.54.6 pts our side
Nasty Number
BYU by 5.50.9 pts off the market
All 3 systems lean TCU. The Nasty 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. SP+ hasn't seen the last games yet, so this could change.

The spread this weekbetter now, 1 pt

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

Nasty Number BYU by 5.5opened BYU by 5.5now BYU by 6.5FriSat

The line has moved 1 point away from the Nasty Number since it opened. That's 1 point more in TCU's favor. It's a better bet now than it was.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
51.5
The Four
SP+ pace
51.3on the market
Massey
51.3on the market
Nasty Number
51.3on the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within a quarter point of the book.

The total this week

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

Nasty Number 51.3opened 52.5now 52.5Sat

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

TCU spreadTotal (over)TCU MLBYU ML
Kalshi+6.552.5 -116 52¢—-263 71¢
All 9 books
TCU spreadTotal (over)TCU MLBYU ML
Kalshi+6.552.5 -116 52¢—-263 71¢
Bally Bet+6.5 -11051.5 -109+195-245
betPARX+6.5 -11051.5 -109+195-245
BetRivers+6.5 -11251.5 -110+190-245
Courtside+6.5 -10852.5 -108+189-220
DraftKings+6.5 -11052.5 -110+185-225
FanDuel+6.5 -11050.5 -110+202-250
ReBet+6.5 -11151.5 -111+194-270
theScore Bet+4.5 -10550.5 -110+175-210

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

TCU +6.5 · -110 at DraftKings
Covers 53 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 52 to break even. Too thin for the price. Where, best first (TCU): DraftKings or FanDuel +6.5 at -110 (0.3%).
Not Nasty
TCU to win · +202 at FanDuel
We make it 34 in 100 to win. The price says 33. Not enough. On Kalshi that's 34 cents fair, a play under 30. Where, best first (TCU to win): FanDuel +202 (1.3%) · DraftKings +185 (-0.7%).
Not Nasty
the Under 51.5 · -110
SP+ projects 51 and Massey projects 51. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Under): DraftKings 52.5 at -110 (0.3%) · Kalshi 52.5 at 52¢ (-1.0%) · FanDuel 50.5 at -110 (-4.7%).
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, 78°F, 27% chance of rain.

Across the books: opened +5.5, now +6.0. The market has moved 0.8 away from TCU, 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: TCU Horned Frogs +6.5, only $50 available; TCU Horned Frogs ML, only $39 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Full detail
We settle onBYU by 5.540% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+hasn't seen TCU's last game
FPI+6.5+212
Sagarin+1.0+103
Massey+1.5+113
Market (8 books)+6.0+217
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points51.551.3
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
MoneylineTCU Horned Frogs ML+202+191+1.3%
SpreadTCU Horned Frogs +6.5-110-111+0.3%
TotalUnder 51.5-110-101shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 0.8 toward BYU Cougars since 09-25 18:04; total has moved down 1.0.

Michigan Wolverines at Minnesota Golden GophersMichigan at Minnesota
CFB Sat 3 Oct, 11:00am
Michigan -6.5
should be Michigan -7 · getting 0.5 pts · no bet
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says Michigan by 6.5, the Nasty Number says Michigan by 7. That's the same number, and the vig eats anything smaller.

The spread

← more Michigan than the bookmore Minnesota →
Market
Michigan by 6.5
The Four
SP+
hasn't seen Michigan and Minnesota's last game
FPI
Michigan by 9.52.8 pts our side
Sagarin
Michigan by 2.54.2 pts against us
Massey
Michigan by 7.51 pts our side
Nasty Number
Michigan by 70.4 pts off the market
2 of 3 systems lean Michigan. Sagarin at Michigan by 2.5 is the holdout, and one system across the market is why there's no bet here. SP+ hasn't seen the last games yet, so this could change.

The spread this week

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

Nasty Number Michigan by 7opened Michigan by 6.5now Michigan by 6.5Sun

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
44.5
The Four
SP+ pace
40.14.4 pts under the market
Massey
45.30.8 pts over the market
Nasty Number
42.71.8 pts under the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 1.8 points of the book.
Minnesota spreadTotal (over)Minnesota MLMichigan ML
Kalshi+6.5 -107 50¢—+189 33¢-250 70¢
All 6 books
Minnesota spreadTotal (over)Minnesota MLMichigan ML
Kalshi+6.5 -107 50¢—+189 33¢-250 70¢
Bally Bet+6.5 -11244.5 -114+200-250
betPARX+6.5 -11244.5 -114+200-250
BetRivers+6.5 -11344.5 -114+200-265
FanDuel+6.5 -11244.5 -110+190-235
theScore Bet+6.5 -11544.5 -110+190-225

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

Michigan -6.5 · -110
Covers 52 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 52 to break even. Too thin for the price. Where, best first (Michigan): FanDuel -6.5 at -108 (0.6%) · Kalshi -6.5 at 52¢ (-1.2%).
Not Nasty
Michigan to win · -242
We make it 70 in 100 to win. The price says 71. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 70 cents fair, a play under 66. Where, best first (Michigan to win): FanDuel -235 (0.1%) · Kalshi 70¢ (-1.2%).
Not Nasty
the Under 44.5 · -110
SP+ projects 40 and Massey projects 45. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Under): FanDuel 44.5 at -110 (-1.6%).
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, 58°F.

Across the books: opened +7.5, now +6.5. The market has moved 1.0 away from Michigan, 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.

Kalshi thin: Over 44.5, only $463 available; Under 44.5, only $454 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Full detail
We settle onMichigan by 721% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+hasn't seen Michigan and Minnesota's last game
FPI+9.5+310
Sagarin+2.5+119
Massey+7.5+275
Market (5 books)+6.5+223
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points44.542.7
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadMichigan Wolverines -6.5-110-111+0.1%
MoneylineMichigan Wolverines ML-242-236-0.5%
TotalUnder 44.5-110-103shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 1.0 toward Minnesota Golden Gophers since 09-25 11:56; total has moved up 1.0.

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

Boston College Eagles at SMU MustangsBoston College at SMU
CFB Sat 3 Oct, 11:00am
Under 57.5
should be 56.1 · getting 1.4 pts
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 21.

The spread

← more Boston College than the bookmore SMU →
Market
SMU by 21
The Four
SP+
hasn't seen Boston College and SMU's last game
FPI
SMU by 16
Sagarin
SMU by 19
Massey
SMU by 15.5
Nasty Number
SMU by 19.51.5 pts off the market

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
57.5
The Four
SP+ pace
53.34.2 pts under the market
Massey
52.55 pts under the market
Nasty Number
52.94.6 pts under the market
Under 57.5 is a little nasty. Our total is 4.6 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.
SMU spreadTotal (over)SMU MLBoston College ML
Kalshi——-1429 93¢—
All 3 books
SMU spreadTotal (over)SMU MLBoston College ML
Kalshi——-1429 93¢—
FanDuel-20.5 -11857.5 -105-1800+920
ReBet-21.5 -111—-1695+690

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

Boston College +21.0 · -110
Covers 54 in 100 by the Nasty Number, but lines this big overshoot and the ratings can't price them. Not a bet. Where, best first (Boston College): FanDuel +20.5 at -104 (0.8%).
Blowout line
Boston College to win · +920 at FanDuel
We make it 10 in 100 to win, the price says 10, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate. Where, best first (Boston College to win): FanDuel +920 (0.6%).
Off the band
the Under 57.5 · -110
SP+ projects 53 and Massey projects 53. That's 4.6 points under the market. Where, best first (Under): FanDuel 57.5 at -115 (-0.1%).
A Little Nasty, not rated

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is the Under 57.5 · -110. The totals model is still proving itself.

Weather at kickoff: 5 mph wind, 75°F, 26% chance of rain.

Kalshi thin: SMU Mustangs -21.5, only $316 available; Boston College Eagles +21.5, only $270 available; Over 56.5, only $280 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Full detail
We settle onSMU by 19.530% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+hasn't seen Boston College and SMU's last game
FPI-16.0-581
Sagarin-19.0-812
Massey-15.5-565
Market (2 books)-21.0-1400
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points57.552.9
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadBoston College Eagles +21.0-110-119+1.9%
MoneylineBoston College Eagles ML+920+858priced at 10 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable
TotalUnder 57.5-110-115shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

The line is -21.0. Rating differences overshoot on games this lopsided, so whatever gap shows up is arithmetic rather than insight.

Miami Hurricanes at Clemson TigersMiami at Clemson
CFB Sat 3 Oct, 11:00am
Clemson +17.5
should be Clemson +15.5 · getting 2 pts · no bet
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

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

The spread

← more Miami than the bookmore Clemson →
Market
Miami by 17.5
The Four
SP+
hasn't seen Miami and Clemson's last game
FPI
Miami by 16
Sagarin
Miami by 8
Massey
Miami by 9.5
Nasty Number
Miami by 15.51.8 pts off the market

The spread this week

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

Nasty Number Miami by 15.5opened Miami by 18.5now Miami by 16.5Sun

The spread has moved 2 points since it opened, from Miami by 18.5 to Miami by 16.5. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
50.5
The Four
SP+ pace
43.86.8 pts under the market
Massey
49.90.8 pts under the market
Nasty Number
46.83.8 pts under the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 3.8 points of the book.

The total this week

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

Nasty Number 46.8opened 51.5now 50.5Sun

The total has moved 1 point since it opened, from 51.5 to 50.5. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

Clemson spreadTotal (over)Clemson MLMiami ML
Kalshi+16.5 -112 51¢50.5+625 13¢-788 88¢
All 10 books
Clemson spreadTotal (over)Clemson MLMiami ML
Kalshi+16.5 -112 51¢50.5+625 13¢-788 88¢
Bally Bet+17.5 -11050.5 -115+800-1667
BetMGM+16.5 -11050.5 -115+700-1000
betPARX+17.5 -11050.5 -115+800-1667
BetRivers+17.5 -11250.5 -117+800-1667
Courtside+18.5 -10851.5 -108+842-1252
DraftKings+18.5 -11051.5 -110+800-1350
FanDuel+16.5 -10649.5 -118+610-950
ReBet+17.5 -10950.5 -125+560-1099
theScore Bet+16.5 -10550.5 -105+600-1000

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

Clemson +18.5 · -110 at DraftKings
Covers 57 in 100 by the Nasty Number, but lines this big overshoot and the ratings can't price them. Not a bet. Where, best first (Clemson): DraftKings +18.5 at -110 (5.1%) · FanDuel +16.5 at -106 (-0.1%) · BetMGM +16.5 at -110 (-1.0%) · Kalshi +16.5 at 51¢ (-1.4%).
Blowout line
Clemson to win · +747
We make it 15 in 100 to win, the price says 12, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate. Where, best first (Clemson to win): DraftKings +800 (4.0%) · BetMGM +700 (2.6%) · Kalshi 13¢ (1.3%) · FanDuel +610 (1.0%).
Off the band
the Under 50.5 · -110
SP+ projects 44 and Massey projects 50. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Under): DraftKings 51.5 at -110 (3.6%) · BetMGM 50.5 at -105 (2.3%) · FanDuel 49.5 at -104 (0.0%) · Kalshi 50.5 at 53¢ (-1.3%).
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, 75°F, 39% chance of rain.

Kalshi thin: Over 50.5, only $14 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Full detail
We settle onMiami by 15.540% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+hasn't seen Miami and Clemson's last game
FPI+16.0+581
Sagarin+8.0+288
Massey+9.5+317
Market (9 books)+17.5+1054
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points50.546.8
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadClemson Tigers +18.5-110-135+5.1%
MoneylineClemson Tigers ML+747+561priced at 12 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable
TotalUnder 50.5-110-115shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

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

Vanderbilt Commodores at Georgia BulldogsVanderbilt at Georgia
CFB Sat 3 Oct, 11:00am
Vanderbilt +24.5
should be Vanderbilt +24 · getting 0.5 pts · no bet
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 24.5.

The spread

← more Vanderbilt than the bookmore Georgia →
Market
Georgia by 24.5
The Four
SP+
hasn't seen Vanderbilt and Georgia's last game
FPI
Georgia by 25
Sagarin
Georgia by 19
Massey
Georgia by 19.5
Nasty Number
Georgia by 240.5 pts off the market

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
54.5
The Four
SP+ pace
583.5 pts over the market
Massey
56.52 pts over the market
Nasty Number
57.22.7 pts over the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 2.7 points of the book.

The total this week

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

Nasty Number 57.2opened 55.5now 54.5Sun

The total has moved 1 point since it opened, from 55.5 to 54.5. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

Georgia spreadTotal (over)Georgia MLVanderbilt ML
Kalshi—54.5—+1464 6¢
All 8 books
Georgia spreadTotal (over)Georgia MLVanderbilt ML
Kalshi—54.5—+1464 6¢
Bally Bet-24.5 -10853.5 -114—+1400
betPARX-24.5 -10853.5 -114—+1400
BetRivers-24.5 -10953.5 -115—+1400
Courtside-24.5 -10855.5 -108-3022+1639
DraftKings-24.5 -11055.5 -110—+1500
FanDuel-24.5 -11053.5 -110—+1400
ReBet-24.5 -11156.5 -114-2273+800

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

Vanderbilt +24.5 · -110 at DraftKings
Covers 52 in 100 by the Nasty Number, but lines this big overshoot and the ratings can't price them. Not a bet. Where, best first (Vanderbilt): DraftKings or FanDuel +24.5 at -110 (-0.6%).
Blowout line
Vanderbilt to win · +1400 at FanDuel
We make it 6 in 100 to win, the price says 7, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate. Where, best first (Vanderbilt to win): DraftKings or Kalshi +1500 (-0.1%) · FanDuel +1400 (-0.6%). Either of the first two is fine.
Off the band
the Over 54.5 · -110
SP+ projects 58 and Massey projects 56. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Over): FanDuel 53.5 at -110 (1.6%) · DraftKings 55.5 at -110 (-3.4%).
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, 77°F, 34% chance of rain.

Across the books: opened -23.5, now -24.5 (the market moved 1.0 toward Georgia).

Kalshi thin: Over 54.5, only $52 available; Georgia Bulldogs ML, only $153 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Full detail
We settle onGeorgia by 2421% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+hasn't seen Vanderbilt and Georgia's last game
FPI-25.0-1786
Sagarin-19.0-812
Massey-19.5-844
Market (7 books)-24.5-2877
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points54.557.2
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadVanderbilt Commodores +24.5-110-107-0.6%
MoneylineVanderbilt Commodores ML+1400+1535priced at 7 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable
TotalOver 54.5-110-106shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 1.0 toward Georgia Bulldogs since 09-25 11:56; total has moved down 3.0.

The line is -24.5. Rating differences overshoot on games this lopsided, so whatever gap shows up is arithmetic rather than insight.

Louisville Cardinals at NC State WolfpackLouisville at NC State
CFB Sat 3 Oct, 11:00am
Louisville -6.5
should be Louisville -6 · giving up 0.5 pts · no bet
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says Louisville by 6.5, the Nasty Number says Louisville by 6. That's the same number, and the vig eats anything smaller.

The spread

← more Louisville than the bookmore NC State →
Market
Louisville by 6.5
The Four
SP+
hasn't seen Louisville and NC State's last game
FPI
Louisville by 6
Sagarin
a pick'em
Massey
Louisville by 4
Nasty Number
Louisville by 60.4 pts off the market

The spread this week

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

Nasty Number Louisville by 6opened Louisville by 7.5now Louisville by 6.5FriSatSun

The spread has moved 1 point since it opened, from Louisville by 7.5 to Louisville by 6.5. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
59
The Four
SP+ pace
59.50.6 pts over the market
Massey
63.54.6 pts over the market
Nasty Number
61.52.6 pts over the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 2.6 points of the book.

The total this week

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

Nasty Number 61.5opened 59.5now 59.5FriSatSun

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

NC State +6.5 · -110 at DraftKings
Covers 51 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 52 to break even. Not enough. Where, best first (NC State): DraftKings +6.5 at -110 (-1.0%) · FanDuel +5.5 at -115 (-4.5%).
Not Nasty
NC State to win · +185
We make it 33 in 100 to win. The price says 35. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 33 cents fair, a play under 29. Where, best first (NC State to win): DraftKings +190 (-1.3%) · FanDuel +168 (-4.1%).
Not Nasty
the Over 59.0 · -110
SP+ projects 60 and Massey projects 64. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Over): FanDuel 58.5 at -110 (0.6%) · DraftKings 59.5 at -110 (-1.9%).
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: 6 mph wind, 76°F.

Across the books: opened +7.5, now +6.5 (the market moved 1.1 toward NC State). It crossed 7 on the way, which is where a lot of games land.

Full detail
We settle onLouisville by 630% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+hasn't seen Louisville and NC State's last game
FPI+6.0+200
SagarinPK+100
Massey+4.0+170
Market (7 books)+6.5+209
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points59.061.5
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadNC State Wolfpack +6.5-110-106-1.0%
MoneylineNC State Wolfpack ML+185+201-1.9%
TotalOver 59.0-110-108shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 1.1 toward NC State Wolfpack since 09-25 11:56; total has moved down 0.6.

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

Notre Dame Fighting Irish at North Carolina Tar HeelsNotre Dame at North Carolina
CFB Sat 3 Oct, 11:00am
Notre Dame -22
should be Notre Dame -21.5 · giving up 0.5 pts · no bet
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 22.

The spread

← more Notre Dame than the bookmore North Carolina →
Market
Notre Dame by 22
The Four
SP+
hasn't seen Notre Dame's last game
FPI
Notre Dame by 20.5
Sagarin
Notre Dame by 17
Massey
Notre Dame by 22
Nasty Number
Notre Dame by 21.50.4 pts off the market

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
49.5
The Four
SP+ pace
46.82.7 pts under the market
Massey
47.12.4 pts under the market
Nasty Number
472.5 pts under the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 2.5 points of the book.

The total this week

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

Nasty Number 47opened 50.5now 50.5Sun

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

North Carolina spreadTotal (over)North Carolina MLNotre Dame ML
Kalshi—50.5 -121 53¢+1242 7¢-1684 94¢
All 9 books
North Carolina spreadTotal (over)North Carolina MLNotre Dame ML
Kalshi—50.5 -121 53¢+1242 7¢-1684 94¢
Bally Bet+22 -11349.5 -112+1200—
betPARX+22 -11349.5 -112+1200—
BetRivers+22 -11349.5 -113+1150—
Courtside+21.5 -10850.5 -108+1177-1882
DraftKings+21.5 -11050.5 -110+1100-2100
FanDuel+21.5 -11048.5 -104+1200—
ReBet+22.5 -11649.5 -111+770-2000
theScore Bet+21.5 -11048.5 +100+1200-3000

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

North Carolina +22.0 · -110
Covers 51 in 100 by the Nasty Number, but lines this big overshoot and the ratings can't price them. Not a bet. Where, best first (North Carolina): DraftKings or FanDuel +21.5 at -110 (-1.8%).
Blowout line
North Carolina to win · +1200 at FanDuel
We make it 8 in 100 to win, the price says 8, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate. Where, best first (North Carolina to win): Kalshi 7¢ (0.6%) · FanDuel +1200 (0.4%) · DraftKings +1100 (-0.2%). Either of the first two is fine.
Off the band
the Under 49.5 · -110
SP+ projects 47 and Massey projects 47. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Under): DraftKings 50.5 at -110 (2.0%) · Kalshi 50.5 at 53¢ (-0.4%) · FanDuel 48.5 at -118 (-4.8%).
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: 6 mph wind, 75°F.

Across the books: opened +20.5, now +22.0 (the market moved 1.3 toward Notre Dame). It crossed 21 on the way, which is where a lot of games land.

Full detail
We settle onNotre Dame by 21.530% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+hasn't seen Notre Dame's last game
FPI+20.5+921
Sagarin+17.0+625
Massey+22.0+1202
Market (8 books)+22.0+2126
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points49.547.0
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadNorth Carolina Tar Heels +22.0-110-106-0.9%
MoneylineNorth Carolina Tar Heels ML+1200+1134priced at 8 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable
TotalUnder 49.5-110-108shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 1.3 toward Notre Dame Fighting Irish since 09-25 11:56.

The line is +22.0. Rating differences overshoot on games this lopsided, so whatever gap shows up is arithmetic rather than insight.

Stanford Cardinal at Wake Forest Demon DeaconsStanford at Wake Forest
CFB Sat 3 Oct, 11:00am
Wake Forest -12.5
should be Wake Forest -13 · getting 0.5 pts · no bet
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says Wake Forest by 12.5, the Nasty Number says Wake Forest by 13. That's the same number, and the vig eats anything smaller.

The spread

← more Stanford than the bookmore Wake Forest →
Market
Wake Forest by 12.5
The Four
SP+
hasn't seen Stanford and Wake Forest's last game
FPI
Wake Forest by 14
Sagarin
Wake Forest by 13
Massey
Wake Forest by 10.5
Nasty Number
Wake Forest by 130.3 pts off the market

The spread this week

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

Nasty Number Wake Forest by 13opened Wake Forest by 11.5now Wake Forest by 12.5Sun

The spread has moved 1 point since it opened, from Wake Forest by 11.5 to Wake Forest by 12.5. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
54.5
The Four
SP+ pace
44.99.6 pts under the market
Massey
55.61.1 pts over the market
Nasty Number
50.34.2 pts under the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 4.2 points of the book.

The total this week

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

Nasty Number 50.3opened 52.5now 54.5Sun

The total has moved 2 points since it opened, from 52.5 to 54.5. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

Wake Forest spreadTotal (over)Wake Forest MLStanford ML
Kalshi-13.5 -126 54¢54.5 -121 53¢——
All 3 books
Wake Forest spreadTotal (over)Wake Forest MLStanford ML
Kalshi-13.5 -126 54¢54.5 -121 53¢——
FanDuel-12.5 -10654.5 -110-490+365
ReBet-12.5 -114—-549+340

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

Wake Forest -12.5 · -110
Covers 50 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 52 to break even. Not enough. Where, best first (Wake Forest): FanDuel -12.5 at -106 (-1.0%) · Kalshi -13.5 at 54¢ (-6.6%).
Not Nasty
Wake Forest to win · -518
We make it 81 in 100 to win, the price says 84, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate. Where, best first (Wake Forest to win): FanDuel -490 (-2.1%).
Off the band
the Under 54.5 · -110
SP+ projects 45 and Massey projects 56. The two sources disagree by 11 points, so one of them is wrong here. Where, best first (Under): FanDuel 54.5 at -110 (0.8%).
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: 6 mph wind, 73°F.

Across the books: opened -12.0, now -12.5 (the market moved 0.5 toward Wake Forest).

Kalshi thin: Under 54.5, only $200 available; Wake Forest Demon Deacons ML, only $77 available; Stanford Cardinal ML, only $1 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Full detail
We settle onWake Forest by 1330% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+hasn't seen Stanford and Wake Forest's last game
FPI-14.0-476
Sagarin-13.0-436
Massey-10.5-369
Market (2 books)-12.5-452
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points54.550.3
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadWake Forest Demon Deacons -12.5-110-102-1.9%
MoneylineWake Forest Demon Deacons ML-518-425priced at 84 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable
TotalUnder 54.5-110-114shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 0.5 toward Wake Forest Demon Deacons since 09-27 07:20; total has moved up 2.0.

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

Toledo Rockets at Ball State CardinalsToledo at Ball State
CFB Sat 3 Oct, 1:00pm
Toledo -17
should be Toledo -18 · getting 1 pt · no bet
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 17.

The spread

← more Toledo than the bookmore Ball State →
Market
Toledo by 17
The Four
SP+
hasn't seen Toledo and Ball State's last game
FPI
Toledo by 22
Sagarin
Toledo by 16.5
Massey
Toledo by 19
Nasty Number
Toledo by 181.1 pts off the market

The spread this week

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

Nasty Number Toledo by 18opened Toledo by 14.5now Toledo by 16.5Sun

The spread has moved 2 points since it opened, from Toledo by 14.5 to Toledo by 16.5. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
51.5
The Four
SP+ pace
46.64.9 pts under the market
Massey
54.53 pts over the market
Nasty Number
50.60.9 pts under the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 0.9 points of the book.

The total this week

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

Nasty Number 50.6opened 51.5now 51.5Sun

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

Toledo -17.0 · -110
Covers 53 in 100 by the Nasty Number, but lines this big overshoot and the ratings can't price them. Not a bet. Where, best first (Toledo): FanDuel -16.5 at -115 (1.5%).
Blowout line
Toledo to win · -1000 at FanDuel
We make it 88 in 100 to win, the price says 91, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate. Where, best first (Toledo to win): FanDuel -1000 (-2.7%).
Off the band
the Under 51.5 · -110
SP+ projects 47 and Massey projects 55. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Under): FanDuel 51.5 at -110 (-1.7%).
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: 8 mph wind, 65°F, 38% chance of rain.

Across the books: opened +15.0, now +17.0 (the market moved 2.0 toward Toledo). It crossed 17 on the way, which is where a lot of games land.

Full detail
We settle onToledo by 1830% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+hasn't seen Toledo and Ball State's last game
FPI+22.0+1212
Sagarin+16.5+610
Massey+19.0+828
Market (2 books)+17.0+841
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points51.550.6
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadToledo Rockets -17.0-110-114+1.0%
MoneylineToledo Rockets ML-1000-750priced at 91 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable
TotalUnder 51.5-110-103shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 2.0 toward Toledo Rockets since 09-27 07:20.

The line is +17.0. Rating differences overshoot on games this lopsided, so whatever gap shows up is arithmetic rather than insight.

Akron Zips at Central Michigan ChippewasAkron at Central Michigan
CFB Sat 3 Oct, 2:30pm
Central Michigan -5.5
should be Central Michigan -5.5 · no bet
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says Central Michigan by 5.5, the Nasty Number says Central Michigan by 5.5. That's the same number, and the vig eats anything smaller.

The spread

← more Akron than the bookmore Central Michigan →
Market
Central Michigan by 5.5
The Four
SP+
hasn't seen Akron and Central Michigan's last game
FPI
Central Michigan by 6
Sagarin
Central Michigan by 8
Massey
Central Michigan by 6.5
Nasty Number
Central Michigan by 5.50.2 pts off the market

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
46.5
The Four
SP+ pace
38.67.9 pts under the market
Massey
46.5on the market
Nasty Number
42.63.9 pts under the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 3.9 points of the book.
Central Michigan spreadTotal (over)Central Michigan MLAkron ML
Kalshi————
Central Michigan -5.5 · -110 at FanDuel
Covers 51 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 52 to break even. Not enough. Where, best first (Central Michigan): FanDuel -5.5 at -110 (-1.8%).
Not Nasty
Central Michigan to win · -220 at FanDuel
We make it 66 in 100 to win. The price says 69. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 66 cents fair, a play under 62. Where, best first (Central Michigan to win): FanDuel -220 (-2.4%).
Not Nasty
the Under 46.5 · -110
SP+ projects 39 and Massey projects 47. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Under): FanDuel 46.5 at -110 (0.5%).
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: 8 mph wind, 64°F.

Kalshi thin: Central Michigan Chippewas -5.5, only $52 available; Akron Zips +5.5, only $34 available; Central Michigan Chippewas ML, only $80 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Full detail
We settle onCentral Michigan by 5.530% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+hasn't seen Akron and Central Michigan's last game
FPI-6.0-201
Sagarin-8.0-290
Massey-6.5-224
Market (2 books)-5.5-207
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points46.542.6
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadCentral Michigan Chippewas -5.5-110-102-1.8%
MoneylineCentral Michigan Chippewas ML-220-197-2.4%
TotalUnder 46.5-110-112shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

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

Auburn Tigers at Tennessee VolunteersAuburn at Tennessee
CFB Sat 3 Oct, 2:30pm
Tennessee -8
should be Tennessee -8 · no bet
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says Tennessee by 8, the Nasty Number says Tennessee by 8. That's the same number, and the vig eats anything smaller.

The spread

← more Auburn than the bookmore Tennessee →
Market
Tennessee by 8
The Four
SP+
hasn't seen Auburn and Tennessee's last game
FPI
Tennessee by 7.5
Sagarin
Tennessee by 8
Massey
Tennessee by 9
Nasty Number
Tennessee by 80.1 pts off the market

The spread this week

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

Nasty Number Tennessee by 8opened Tennessee by 7.5now Tennessee by 7.5SatSun

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
56
The Four
SP+ pace
55.7on the market
Massey
54.21.6 pts under the market
Nasty Number
550.9 pts under the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 0.9 points of the book.

The total this week

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

Nasty Number 55opened 56.5now 55.5SatSun

The total has moved 1 point since it opened, from 56.5 to 55.5. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

Tennessee spreadTotal (over)Tennessee MLAuburn ML
Kalshi-7.5 -112 51¢55.5 -112 51¢-306 74¢—
All 9 books
Tennessee spreadTotal (over)Tennessee MLAuburn ML
Kalshi-7.5 -112 51¢55.5 -112 51¢-306 74¢—
Bally Bet-8 -10855.5 -108-335+260
betPARX-8 -10855.5 -108-335+260
BetRivers-8 -10955.5 -109-335+250
Courtside-7.5 -10856.5 -108-278+236
DraftKings-7.5 -11056.5 -110-285+230
FanDuel-8.5 -10555.5 -104-310+245
ReBet-7.5 -11156.5 -114-319+224
theScore Bet-8.5 -10555.5 +100-300+250

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

Auburn +8.0 · -110
Covers 50 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 52 to break even. Not enough. Where, best first (Auburn): FanDuel +8.5 at -115 (-2.1%) · DraftKings +7.5 at -110 (-3.1%).
Not Nasty
Auburn to win · +247
We make it 26 in 100 to win. The price says 29. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 26 cents fair, a play under 22. Where, best first (Auburn to win): FanDuel +245 (-3.0%) · DraftKings +230 (-4.3%).
Not Nasty
the Under 56.0 · -110
SP+ projects 56 and Massey projects 54. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Under): DraftKings 56.5 at -110 (-0.2%) · Kalshi 55.5 at 52¢ (-3.9%) · FanDuel 55.5 at -118 (-4.4%).
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, 81°F, 47% chance of rain.

Kalshi thin: Auburn Tigers +7.5, only $12 available; Auburn Tigers ML, only $156 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Full detail
We settle onTennessee by 830% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+hasn't seen Auburn and Tennessee's last game
FPI-7.5-267
Sagarin-8.0-285
Massey-9.0-305
Market (8 books)-8.0-283
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points56.055.0
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadAuburn Tigers +8.0-110-101-2.0%
MoneylineAuburn Tigers ML+247+285-2.8%
TotalUnder 56.0-110-104shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: total has moved down 2.1.

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

California Golden Bears at UNLV RebelsCalifornia at UNLV
CFB Sat 3 Oct, 2:30pm
UNLV +1
should be UNLV PK · getting 1 pt · no bet
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says California by 1, the Nasty Number says a pick'em. 1 points isn't an edge after the price.

The spread

← more California than the bookmore UNLV →
Market
California by 1
The Four
SP+
hasn't seen California and UNLV's last game
FPI
UNLV by 1.5
Sagarin
California by 3
Massey
UNLV by 1.5
Nasty Number
a pick'em1 pts off the market

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
53.5
The Four
SP+ pace
57.54 pts over the market
Massey
49.83.7 pts under the market
Nasty Number
53.7on the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within a quarter point of the book.
UNLV spreadTotal (over)UNLV MLCalifornia ML
Kalshi——-107 50¢-126 54¢
All 6 books
UNLV spreadTotal (over)UNLV MLCalifornia ML
Kalshi——-107 50¢-126 54¢
Bally Bet+1.5 -12253.5 -112-107-114
betPARX+1.5 -12253.5 -112-107-114
BetRivers+1.5 -12253.5 -113-108-115
FanDuel+1.5 -12053.5 -110-110-110
ReBet-0.5 -11653.5 -114-117-113

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

UNLV +1.0 · -110
Covers 51 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 52 to break even. Not enough. Where, best first (UNLV): FanDuel +1.5 at -120 (-2.0%).
Not Nasty
UNLV to win · -107 (50¢) at Kalshi
We make it 50 in 100 to win. The price says 52. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 50 cents fair, a play under 45. Where, best first (UNLV to win): Kalshi 50¢ (-1.8%) · FanDuel -110 (-2.4%).
Not Nasty
the Over 53.5 · -110
SP+ projects 58 and Massey projects 50. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Over): FanDuel 53.5 at -110 (-2.2%).
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 +0.5, now +1.0 (the market moved 0.6 toward California).

Kalshi thin: UNLV Rebels -1.5, only $265 available; California Golden Bears +1.5, only $285 available; Over 52.5, only $280 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Full detail
We settle ona pick'em40% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+hasn't seen California and UNLV's last game
FPI-1.5-110
Sagarin+3.0+150
Massey-1.5-111
Market (5 books)+1.0+102
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points53.553.7
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadUNLV Rebels +1.0-110-105-1.1%
MoneylineUNLV Rebels ML-107+100-1.8%
TotalOver 53.5-110-101shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 0.6 toward California Golden Bears since 09-27 07:20; total has moved down 1.0.

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

Florida Gators at Missouri TigersFlorida at Missouri
CFB Sat 3 Oct, 2:30pm
Florida -5.5
should be Florida -5.5 · no bet
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says Florida by 5.5, the Nasty Number says Florida by 5.5. That's the same number, and the vig eats anything smaller.

The spread

← more Florida than the bookmore Missouri →
Market
Florida by 5.5
The Four
SP+
hasn't seen Florida and Missouri's last game
FPI
Florida by 7.5
Sagarin
Florida by 3.5
Massey
Florida by 3.5
Nasty Number
Florida by 5.50 pts off the market

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
56.5
The Four
SP+ pace
46.210.3 pts under the market
Massey
57.71.2 pts over the market
Nasty Number
524.5 pts under the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 4.5 points of the book.

The total this week

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

Nasty Number 52opened 56.5now 56.5Sun

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

Missouri spreadTotal (over)Missouri MLFlorida ML
Kalshi—56.5 -112 51¢——
All 8 books
Missouri spreadTotal (over)Missouri MLFlorida ML
Kalshi—56.5 -112 51¢——
Bally Bet+5.5 -11256.5 -113+170-205
betPARX+5.5 -11256.5 -113+170-205
BetRivers+5.5 -11356.5 -114+165-210
Courtside+5.5 -10856.5 -108+184-213
DraftKings+5.5 -11056.5 -110+180-218
FanDuel+4.5 -10556.5 -112+164-200
ReBet+5.5 -11456.5 -114+170-232

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

Florida -5.5 · -110 at DraftKings
Covers 50 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 52 to break even. Not enough. Where, best first (Florida): FanDuel -4.5 at -115 (-1.9%) · DraftKings -5.5 at -110 (-2.6%).
Not Nasty
Florida to win · -200 at FanDuel
We make it 66 in 100 to win. The price says 67. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 66 cents fair, a play under 61. Where, best first (Florida to win): FanDuel -200 (-1.1%) · DraftKings -218 (-3.0%).
Not Nasty
the Under 56.5 · -110
SP+ projects 46 and Massey projects 58. The two sources disagree by 11 points, so one of them is wrong here. Where, best first (Under): FanDuel 56.5 at -108 (1.5%) · DraftKings 56.5 at -110 (1.0%) · Kalshi 56.5 at 52¢ (-0.3%). Either of the first two is fine.
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: 6 mph wind, 71°F, 30% chance of rain.

Across the books: opened +3.0, now +5.5 (the market moved 2.6 toward Florida). It crossed 3 on the way, which is where a lot of games land.

Kalshi thin: Missouri Tigers +6.5, only $260 available; Florida Gators -6.5, only $1 available; Missouri Tigers ML, only $83 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Full detail
We settle onFlorida by 5.530% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+hasn't seen Florida and Missouri's last game
FPI+7.5+272
Sagarin+3.5+151
Massey+3.5+150
Market (7 books)+5.5+193
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points56.552.0
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadFlorida Gators -5.5-110+101-2.6%
MoneylineFlorida Gators ML-200-191-1.1%
TotalUnder 56.5-110-115shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 2.6 toward Florida Gators since 09-25 15:25; total has moved up 2.5.

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

Kentucky Wildcats at South Carolina GamecocksKentucky at South Carolina
CFB Sat 3 Oct, 3:15pm
South Carolina -4
should be South Carolina -3.5 · giving up 0.5 pts · no bet
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says South Carolina by 4, the Nasty Number says South Carolina by 3.5. That's the same number, and the vig eats anything smaller.

The spread

← more Kentucky than the bookmore South Carolina →
Market
South Carolina by 4
The Four
SP+
hasn't seen Kentucky and South Carolina's last game
FPI
South Carolina by 2.5
Sagarin
South Carolina by 4
Massey
South Carolina by 1.5
Nasty Number
South Carolina by 3.50.2 pts off the market

The spread this week

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

Nasty Number South Carolina by 3.5opened South Carolina by 3.5now South Carolina by 3.5Sun

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
52
The Four
SP+ pace
484.2 pts under the market
Massey
52.50.4 pts over the market
Nasty Number
50.31.9 pts under the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 1.9 points of the book.

The total this week

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

Nasty Number 50.3opened 52.5now 52.5Sun

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

South Carolina spreadTotal (over)South Carolina MLKentucky ML
Kalshi-3.5——+134 41¢
All 7 books
South Carolina spreadTotal (over)South Carolina MLKentucky ML
Kalshi-3.5——+134 41¢
Bally Bet-4 -10952.5 -106-182+150
betPARX-4 -10952.5 -106-182+150
BetRivers-4 -11052.5 -107-186+148
Courtside-3.5 -11851.5 -122-188+163
DraftKings-3.5 -12051.5 -125-192+160
FanDuel-3.5 -11852.5 -110-188+155

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

Kentucky +3.5 · +100 at DraftKings
Covers 50 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 50 to break even. Not enough. Where, best first (Kentucky): DraftKings +3.5 at +100 (-0.0%) · Kalshi +3.5 at 49¢ (-0.8%) · FanDuel +3.5 at -104 (-1.0%).
Not Nasty
Kentucky to win · +160 at DraftKings
We make it 38 in 100 to win. The price says 38. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 38 cents fair, a play under 34. Where, best first (Kentucky to win): DraftKings +160 (-0.2%) · FanDuel +155 (-0.9%) · Kalshi 41¢ (-4.4%).
Not Nasty
the Under 52.0 · -110
SP+ projects 48 and Massey projects 53. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Under): DraftKings 51.5 at +105 (0.5%) · FanDuel 52.5 at -110 (-0.6%).
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: 6 mph wind, 85°F, 43% chance of rain.

Across the books: opened -6.0, now -4.0 (the market moved 2.2 toward Kentucky).

Kalshi thin: South Carolina Gamecocks -3.5, only $52 available; Over 52.5, only $1 available; Under 52.5, only $1 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Full detail
We settle onSouth Carolina by 3.521% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+hasn't seen Kentucky and South Carolina's last game
FPI-2.5-125
Sagarin-4.0-167
Massey-1.5-111
Market (6 books)-4.0-171
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points52.050.3
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadKentucky Wildcats +3.5+100+100-0.0%
MoneylineKentucky Wildcats ML+160+161-0.2%
TotalUnder 52.0-110-102shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 2.2 toward Kentucky Wildcats since 09-25 15:25; total has moved up 2.7.

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

Oregon State Beavers at Colorado State RamsOregon State at Colorado State
CFB Sat 3 Oct, 5:00pm
Oregon State -5
should be Oregon State -5 · no bet
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says Oregon State by 5, the Nasty Number says Oregon State by 5. That's the same number, and the vig eats anything smaller.

The spread

← more Oregon State than the bookmore Colorado State →
Market
Oregon State by 5
The Four
SP+
hasn't seen Oregon State and Colorado State's last game
FPI
Oregon State by 4.5
Sagarin
Oregon State by 1
Massey
Oregon State by 6
Nasty Number
Oregon State by 50.2 pts off the market

The spread this week

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

Nasty Number Oregon State by 5opened Oregon State by 5.5now Oregon State by 4.5Sun

The spread has moved 1 point since it opened, from Oregon State by 5.5 to Oregon State by 4.5. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
58.5
The Four
SP+ pace
46.412.1 pts under the market
Massey
59.51 pts over the market
Nasty Number
535.5 pts under the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 5.5 points of the book.

The total this week

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

Nasty Number 53opened 57.5now 58.5Sun

The total has moved 1 point since it opened, from 57.5 to 58.5. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

Colorado State +5.0 · -110
Covers 50 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 52 to break even. Not enough. Where, best first (Colorado State): FanDuel +4.5 at -106 (-2.0%).
Not Nasty
Colorado State to win · +167
We make it 35 in 100 to win. The price says 37. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 35 cents fair, a play under 31. Where, best first (Colorado State to win): FanDuel +164 (-2.5%).
Not Nasty
the Under 58.5 · -110
SP+ projects 46 and Massey projects 59. The two sources disagree by 13 points, so one of them is wrong here. Where, best first (Under): FanDuel 58.5 at -110 (1.8%).
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: 9 mph wind, 74°F, 20% chance of rain.

Across the books: opened +5.5, now +5.0 (the market moved 0.5 toward Colorado State).

Full detail
We settle onOregon State by 530% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+hasn't seen Oregon State and Colorado State's last game
FPI+4.5+176
Sagarin+1.0+105
Massey+6.0+200
Market (2 books)+5.0+193
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points58.553.0
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadColorado State Rams +5.0-110-102-2.0%
MoneylineColorado State Rams ML+167+183-2.1%
TotalUnder 58.5-110-118shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 0.5 toward Colorado State Rams since 09-27 07:20; total has moved up 1.0.

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

Arkansas Razorbacks at Texas A&M AggiesArkansas at Texas A&M
CFB Sat 3 Oct, 6:00pm
Texas A&M -15.5
should be Texas A&M -15.5 · no bet
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says Texas A&M by 15.5, the Nasty Number says Texas A&M by 15.5. That's the same number, and the vig eats anything smaller.

The spread

← more Arkansas than the bookmore Texas A&M →
Market
Texas A&M by 15.5
The Four
SP+
hasn't seen Arkansas and Texas A&M's last game
FPI
Texas A&M by 15
Sagarin
Texas A&M by 16.5
Massey
Texas A&M by 12
Nasty Number
Texas A&M by 15.50.2 pts off the market

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
51.5
The Four
SP+ pace
63.111.6 pts over the market
Massey
553.5 pts over the market
Nasty Number
59.17.6 pts over the market
Over 51.5 is a little nasty. Our total is 7.6 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.
Texas A&M spreadTotal (over)Texas A&M MLArkansas ML
Kalshi————
All 5 books
Texas A&M spreadTotal (over)Texas A&M MLArkansas ML
Bally Bet-15.5 -11551.5 -110-770+500
betPARX-15.5 -11551.5 -110-770+500
BetRivers-15.5 -11551.5 -112-770+500
FanDuel-15.5 -11051.5 -110-820+550
ReBet-16.5 -11151.5 -114-847+470

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

Arkansas +15.5 · -110 at FanDuel
Covers 50 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 52 to break even. Not enough. Where, best first (Arkansas): FanDuel +15.5 at -110 (-2.4%).
Not Nasty
Arkansas to win · +550 at FanDuel
We make it 15 in 100 to win, the price says 15, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate. Where, best first (Arkansas to win): FanDuel +550 (-0.2%).
Off the band
the Over 51.5 · -110
SP+ projects 63 and Massey projects 55. The two sources disagree by 8 points, so one of them is wrong here. Where, best first (Over): FanDuel 51.5 at -110 (3.3%).
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: 5 mph wind, 80°F, 42% chance of rain.

Kalshi thin: Texas A&M Aggies -15.5, only $464 available; Arkansas Razorbacks +15.5, only $491 available; Over 51.5, only $459 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Full detail
We settle onTexas A&M by 15.530% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+hasn't seen Arkansas and Texas A&M's last game
FPI-15.0-547
Sagarin-16.5-602
Massey-12.0-405
Market (5 books)-15.5-686
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points51.559.1
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadArkansas Razorbacks +15.5-110+100-2.4%
MoneylineArkansas Razorbacks ML+550+560priced at 15 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable
TotalOver 51.5-110-126shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

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

UTSA Roadrunners at Rice OwlsUTSA at Rice
CFB Sat 3 Oct, 6:00pm
UTSA -10.5
should be UTSA -11 · getting 0.5 pts · no bet
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says UTSA by 10.5, the Nasty Number says UTSA by 11. That's the same number, and the vig eats anything smaller.

The spread

← more UTSA than the bookmore Rice →
Market
UTSA by 10.5
The Four
SP+
hasn't seen UTSA and Rice's last game
FPI
UTSA by 11.5
Sagarin
UTSA by 11
Massey
UTSA by 13.5
Nasty Number
UTSA by 110.3 pts off the market

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
53.5
The Four
SP+ pace
551.5 pts over the market
Massey
58.55 pts over the market
Weather
-1.062% chance of rain, takes a point off
Nasty Number
55.72.2 pts over the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 2.2 points of the book.
Rice spreadTotal (over)Rice MLUTSA ML
Kalshi———-458 81¢
All 3 books
Rice spreadTotal (over)Rice MLUTSA ML
Kalshi———-458 81¢
FanDuel+10.5 -11053.5 -106+340-450
ReBet+10.5 -109—+310-481

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

UTSA -10.5 · -110 at FanDuel
Covers 51 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 52 to break even. Not enough. Where, best first (UTSA): FanDuel -10.5 at -110 (-1.8%).
Not Nasty
UTSA to win · -450 at FanDuel
We make it 79 in 100 to win, the price says 82, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate. Where, best first (UTSA to win): FanDuel -450 (-2.9%) · Kalshi 81¢ (-3.1%). Either of the first two is fine.
Off the band
the Over 53.5 · -110
SP+ projects 55 and Massey projects 58. Weather takes 1 off. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Over): FanDuel 53.5 at -106 (0.2%).
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, 62% chance of rain. Total pulled down 1 for it.

Kalshi thin: Rice Owls +10.5, only $52 available; UTSA Roadrunners -10.5, only $52 available; Rice Owls ML, only $22 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Full detail
We settle onUTSA by 1130% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+hasn't seen UTSA and Rice's last game
FPI+11.5+398
Sagarin+11.0+387
Massey+13.5+453
Market (2 books)+10.5+408
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points53.555.7
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadUTSA Roadrunners -10.5-110-103-1.8%
MoneylineUTSA Roadrunners ML-450-375priced at 82 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable
TotalOver 53.5-110-107shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

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

Texas Tech Red Raiders at Colorado BuffaloesTexas Tech at Colorado
CFB Sat 3 Oct, 6:30pm
Texas Tech -15.5
should be Texas Tech -15.5 · no bet
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says Texas Tech by 15.5, the Nasty Number says Texas Tech by 15.5. That's the same number, and the vig eats anything smaller.

The spread

← more Texas Tech than the bookmore Colorado →
Market
Texas Tech by 15.5
The Four
SP+
hasn't seen Texas Tech and Colorado's last game
FPI
Texas Tech by 15.5
Sagarin
Texas Tech by 11
Massey
Texas Tech by 13
Nasty Number
Texas Tech by 15.50.4 pts off the market

The spread this week

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

Nasty Number Texas Tech by 15.5opened Texas Tech by 16.5now Texas Tech by 16.5Sun

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
51.5
The Four
SP+ pace
50.71 pts under the market
Massey
50.11.6 pts under the market
Nasty Number
50.41.3 pts under the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 1.3 points of the book.

The total this week

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

Nasty Number 50.4opened 52.5now 52.5Sun

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

Colorado spreadTotal (over)Colorado MLTexas Tech ML
Kalshi——+573 14¢—
All 6 books
Colorado spreadTotal (over)Colorado MLTexas Tech ML
Kalshi——+573 14¢—
Bally Bet+15.5 -10951.5 -113+480-715
betPARX+15.5 -10951.5 -113+480-715
BetRivers+15.5 -11051.5 -114+480-715
FanDuel+15.5 -11051.5 -118+540-800
ReBet+16.5 -11652.5 -109+470-847

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

Colorado +15.5 · -110 at FanDuel
Covers 50 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 52 to break even. Not enough. Where, best first (Colorado): FanDuel +15.5 at -110 (-2.1%).
Not Nasty
Colorado to win · +573 (14¢) at Kalshi
We make it 15 in 100 to win, the price says 15, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate. Where, best first (Colorado to win): Kalshi 14¢ (0.5%) · FanDuel +540 (-0.3%).
Off the band
the Under 51.5 · -110
SP+ projects 51 and Massey projects 50. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Under): FanDuel 51.5 at -104 (-0.5%).
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, 71°F, 21% chance of rain.

Kalshi thin: Colorado Buffaloes +16.5, only $75 available; Texas Tech Red Raiders -16.5, only $2 available; Over 52.5, only $270 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Full detail
We settle onTexas Tech by 15.530% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+hasn't seen Texas Tech and Colorado's last game
FPI+15.5+556
Sagarin+11.0+373
Massey+13.0+430
Market (5 books)+15.5+656
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points51.550.4
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadColorado Buffaloes +15.5-110-101-2.1%
MoneylineColorado Buffaloes ML+573+551priced at 15 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable
TotalUnder 51.5-110-102shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

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

Temple Owls at South Florida BullsTemple at South Florida
CFB Sat 3 Oct, 6:30pm
South Florida -5.5
should be South Florida -6 · getting 0.5 pts · no bet
Not NastyBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Market says South Florida by 5.5, the Nasty Number says South Florida by 6. That's the same number, and the vig eats anything smaller.

The spread

← more Temple than the bookmore South Florida →
Market
South Florida by 5.5
The Four
SP+
hasn't seen Temple and South Florida's last game
FPI
South Florida by 6
Sagarin
South Florida by 7.5
Massey
South Florida by 11.5
Nasty Number
South Florida by 60.4 pts off the market

The spread this week

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

Nasty Number South Florida by 6opened South Florida by 6.5now South Florida by 5.5Sun

The spread has moved 1 point since it opened, from South Florida by 6.5 to South Florida by 5.5. We have no side on it, so that's information, not a bet.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
52.5
The Four
SP+ pace
65.412.9 pts over the market
Massey
56.84.3 pts over the market
Weather
-1.056% chance of rain, takes a point off
Nasty Number
60.17.6 pts over the market
Over 52.5 is a little nasty. Our total is 7.6 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.

Nasty Number 60.1opened 52.5now 52.5Sun

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

South Florida spreadTotal (over)South Florida MLTemple ML
Kalshi-6.551.5——
All 3 books
South Florida spreadTotal (over)South Florida MLTemple ML
Kalshi-6.551.5——
FanDuel-5.5 -11052.5 -114-220+180
ReBet-5.5 -116—-244+177

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

South Florida -5.5 · -110 at FanDuel
Covers 51 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 52 to break even. Not enough. Where, best first (South Florida): FanDuel -5.5 at -110 (-1.5%).
Not Nasty
South Florida to win · -220 at FanDuel
We make it 67 in 100 to win. The price says 69. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 67 cents fair, a play under 62. Where, best first (South Florida to win): FanDuel -220 (-2.1%).
Not Nasty
the Over 52.5 · -110
SP+ projects 65 and Massey projects 57. Weather takes 1 off. The two sources disagree by 9 points, so one of them is wrong here. Where, best first (Over): FanDuel 52.5 at -114 (2.5%).
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: 6 mph wind, 84°F, 56% chance of rain. Total pulled down 1 for it.

Across the books: opened -6.5, now -5.5 (the market moved 1.0 toward Temple).

Kalshi thin: South Florida Bulls -6.5, only $159 available; Over 51.5, only $46 available; South Florida Bulls ML, only $102 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Full detail
We settle onSouth Florida by 630% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+hasn't seen Temple and South Florida's last game
FPI-6.0-201
Sagarin-7.5-276
Massey-11.5-393
Market (2 books)-5.5-207
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points52.560.1
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadSouth Florida Bulls -5.5-110-104-1.5%
MoneylineSouth Florida Bulls ML-220-200-2.1%
TotalOver 52.5-110-126shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Line move: spread has moved 1.0 toward Temple Owls since 09-27 07:20.

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

Indiana Hoosiers at Rutgers Scarlet KnightsIndiana at Rutgers
CFB Sat 3 Oct, 7:00pm
Indiana -23.5
should be Indiana -23.5 · no bet
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 23.5.

The spread

← more Indiana than the bookmore Rutgers →
Market
Indiana by 23.5
The Four
SP+
hasn't seen Indiana and Rutgers's last game
FPI
Indiana by 26
Sagarin
Indiana by 16.5
Massey
Indiana by 22
Nasty Number
Indiana by 23.50.2 pts off the market

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
54.5
The Four
SP+ pace
59.24.7 pts over the market
Massey
55.71.2 pts over the market
Nasty Number
57.53 pts over the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 3 points of the book.

The total this week

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

Nasty Number 57.5opened 54.5now 54.5Sun

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

Rutgers spreadTotal (over)Rutgers MLIndiana ML
Kalshi—54.5 -112 51¢+1464 6¢-2042 95¢
All 9 books
Rutgers spreadTotal (over)Rutgers MLIndiana ML
Kalshi—54.5 -112 51¢+1464 6¢-2042 95¢
Bally Bet+23.5 -11054.5 -113+1150—
betPARX+23.5 -11054.5 -113+1150—
BetRivers+23.5 -11254.5 -114+1150—
Courtside+23.5 -10354.5 -108+1405-2433
DraftKings+23.5 -10554.5 -110+1300-2800
FanDuel+23.5 -11554.5 -110+1160-2800
ReBet+24.5 -11954.5 -114+810-2500
theScore Bet+22.5 -10554.5 -110+1200-3000

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

Indiana -23.5 · -105 at FanDuel
Covers 51 in 100 by the Nasty Number, but lines this big overshoot and the ratings can't price them. Not a bet. Where, best first (Indiana): FanDuel -23.5 at -105 (-0.7%) · DraftKings -23.5 at -115 (-2.9%).
Blowout line
Indiana to win · -2042 (95¢) at Kalshi
We make it 93 in 100 to win, the price says 95, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate. Where, best first (Indiana to win): Kalshi 95¢ (-1.8%) · FanDuel or DraftKings -2800 (-3.1%).
Off the band
the Over 54.5 · -110
SP+ projects 59 and Massey projects 56. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Over): FanDuel or DraftKings 54.5 at -110 (0.6%) · Kalshi 54.5 at 51¢ (0.3%). Either of the first two is fine.
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, 64°F.

Full detail
We settle onIndiana by 23.540% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
SP+hasn't seen Indiana and Rutgers's last game
FPI+26.0+1954
Sagarin+16.5+605
Massey+22.0+1205
Market (8 books)+23.5+2297
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points54.557.5
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadIndiana Hoosiers -23.5-105-102-0.7%
MoneylineIndiana Hoosiers ML-2042-1436priced at 95 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable
TotalOver 54.5-110-113shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

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.

Sun Oct 4

13 gamesWaiting for the ratings rebuild. 0 a little nasty so far.
GameThe call
Indianapolis Colts at Washington CommandersColts at Commanders
NFL Sun 4 Oct, 8:30am · neutral
Colts -4.5
should be Colts -4.5 · no bet
WaitingBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Priced once the new ratings land.

The spread

← more Colts than the bookmore Commanders →
Market
Colts by 4.5
The Four
nfelo
Colts by 5.5
FPI
Colts by 4.5
Sagarin
Colts by 2.5
Massey
Colts by 4
Nasty Number
Colts by 4.50 pts off the market

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
46
The Four
Massey
52.56.3 pts over the market
FPI
46.90.7 pts over the market
Nasty Number
49.73.5 pts over the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 3.5 points of the book.
Commanders spreadTotal (over)Commanders MLColts ML
Kalshi————
BetOnline.ag+4 -11546 -110——
All 14 books
Commanders spreadTotal (over)Commanders MLColts ML
Bally Bet+4.5 -10846 -113+180-225
BetOnline.ag+4 -11546 -110——
betPARX+4.5 -10846 -113+180-225
BetRivers+4.5 -10846 -113+180-225
BetUS+4 -11546 -110——
Caesars+4.5 -10646.5 -104——
Courtside+4.5 -10846.5 -108+174-200
DraftKings+4.5 -11046.5 -110+170-205
FanDuel+4.5 -10546.5 -104+190-230
Fliff+4.5 -11046.5 -105+180-240
LowVig.ag+4 -11046 -107——
MyBookie.ag+4.5 -11046 -110+173-226
Polymarket———-233
ReBet+4.5 -11046.5 -109+177-222

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

Colts -4.5 · -110 at DraftKings
Covers 50 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 52 to break even. Not enough. Where, best first (Colts): DraftKings -4.5 at -110 (-2.6%) · Caesars -4.5 at -114 (-3.5%) · FanDuel -4.5 at -115 (-3.7%).
Not Nasty
Colts to win · -205 at DraftKings
We make it 66 in 100 to win. The price says 67. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 66 cents fair, a play under 61. Where, best first (Colts to win): DraftKings -205 (-1.4%) · FanDuel -230 (-3.9%).
Not Nasty
the Over 46.0 · -110
Massey projects 53 and FPI projects 47. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Over): Caesars or FanDuel 46.5 at -104 (0.4%) · DraftKings 46.5 at -110 (-1.0%).
No side

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

Kalshi thin: Washington Commanders ML, only $164 available; Indianapolis Colts ML, only $449 available; Washington Commanders +4.5, only $363 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

QB out: Jayden Daniels (Commanders), Out. Priced at 2.5 points off nfelo, FPI, Sagarin, Massey, so the number here already carries the backup.

Also out: Alec Pierce (WR, Colts), Ashton Dulin (WR, Colts), Chig Okonkwo (TE, Commanders) and 5 more.

Neutral site, so no home field in the number.

Full detail
We settle onColts by 4.521% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
nfelo+5.5+139
FPI+4.5+118
Sagarin+2.5+100
Massey+4.0+111
Market (13 books)+4.5+202
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points46.049.7
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadIndianapolis Colts -4.5-110+101-2.6%
MoneylineIndianapolis Colts ML-205-193-1.4%
TotalOver 46.0-110-113shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Priced once the new ratings land.

Neutral site, so no home-field points were added to the projection.

Arizona Cardinals at New York GiantsCardinals at Giants
NFL Sun 4 Oct, 12:00pm
Giants -2.5
should be Giants -2.5 · no bet
WaitingBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Priced once the new ratings land.

The spread

← more Cardinals than the bookmore Giants →
Market
Giants by 2.5
The Four
nfelo
Giants by 5
FPI
Giants by 0.5
Sagarin
Giants by 7
Massey
a pick'em
Nasty Number
Giants by 2.50.1 pts off the market

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
43.5
The Four
Massey
44.20.7 pts over the market
FPI
41.61.9 pts under the market
Nasty Number
42.90.6 pts under the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 0.6 points of the book.
Giants spreadTotal (over)Giants MLCardinals ML
Kalshi————
All 9 books
Giants spreadTotal (over)Giants MLCardinals ML
Bally Bet-2.5 -11743.5 -112-141+117
betPARX-2.5 -11743.5 -112-141+117
BetRivers-2.5 -11743.5 -112-141+117
Caesars-2.5 -11043.5 -110-139+118
DraftKings-2.5 -11043.5 -110-135+114
FanDuel-2.5 -11043.5 -115-136+116
Fliff-2.5 -11043.5 -115-135+110
MyBookie.ag-2.5 -11043.5 -110-142+111
ReBet-2.5 -12043.5 -110-139+113

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

Giants -2.5 · -110 at DraftKings
Covers 51 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 52 to break even. Not enough. Where, best first (Giants): DraftKings, Caesars or FanDuel -2.5 at -110 (-1.8%).
Not Nasty
Giants to win · -139 at Caesars
We make it 56 in 100 to win. The price says 58. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 56 cents fair, a play under 51. Where, best first (Giants to win): DraftKings or FanDuel -135 (-1.3%) · Caesars -139 (-2.0%).
Not Nasty
the Under 43.5 · -110
Massey projects 44 and FPI projects 42. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Under): FanDuel 43.5 at -105 (-0.9%) · DraftKings or Caesars 43.5 at -110 (-2.0%).
No side

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

Kalshi thin: New York Giants ML, only $7 available; Arizona Cardinals ML, only $234 available; New York Giants -2.5, only $5 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Backup QB out: Jaxson Dart (Giants), Injured Reserve. Not the starter, so no hold.

Also out: Paulson Adebo (CB, Giants), Will Johnson (CB, Cardinals), Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (S, Cardinals) and 1 more.

Full detail
We settle onGiants by 2.521% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
nfelo-5.0-205
FPI-0.5-101
Sagarin-7.0-298
MasseyPK-100
Market (9 books)-2.5-127
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points43.542.9
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadNew York Giants -2.5-110-102-1.8%
MoneylineNew York Giants ML-139-128-2.0%
TotalUnder 43.5-110-101shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Priced once the new ratings land.

Tennessee Titans at Baltimore RavensTitans at Ravens
NFL Sun 4 Oct, 12:00pm
Ravens -10
should be Ravens -10.5 · getting 0.5 pts · no bet
WaitingBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Priced once the new ratings land.

The spread

← more Titans than the bookmore Ravens →
Market
Ravens by 10
The Four
nfelo
Ravens by 11
FPI
Ravens by 11
Sagarin
Ravens by 10.5
Massey
Ravens by 11
Nasty Number
Ravens by 10.50.2 pts off the market

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
44.5
The Four
Massey
46.62 pts over the market
FPI
45.30.7 pts over the market
Nasty Number
461.3 pts over the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 1.3 points of the book.
Ravens spreadTotal (over)Ravens MLTitans ML
Kalshi——-564 84¢—
BetOnline.ag-10 -10445 -110——
All 14 books
Ravens spreadTotal (over)Ravens MLTitans ML
Kalshi——-564 84¢—
Bally Bet-10 -11444.5 -110-670+460
BetOnline.ag-10 -10445 -110——
betPARX-10 -11444.5 -110-670+460
BetRivers-10 -11444.5 -110-670+460
BetUS-10 -10545 -110——
Caesars-10.5 -11044.5 -114-625+450
DraftKings-10.5 -11044.5 -110-575+425
FanDuel-10.5 -11044.5 -118-700+500
Fliff-10.5 -11044.5 -115-685+430
LowVig.ag-10 +10145 -107——
MyBookie.ag-10.5 -11045 -110-676+430
Polymarket——-525—
ReBet-10.5 -11044.5 -120-649+440

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

Ravens -10.0 · -110
Covers 52 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 52 to break even. Not enough. Where, best first (Ravens): DraftKings, Caesars or FanDuel -10.5 at -110 (-2.7%).
Not Nasty
Ravens to win · -564 (84¢) at Kalshi
We make it 81 in 100 to win, the price says 85, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate. Where, best first (Ravens to win): Kalshi 84¢ (-3.9%) · DraftKings -575 (-4.2%) · Caesars -625 (-5.2%) · FanDuel -700 (-6.5%). Either of the first two is fine.
Off the band
the Over 44.5 · -110
Massey projects 47 and FPI projects 45. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Over): DraftKings 44.5 at -110 (-1.0%) · Caesars 44.5 at -114 (-1.9%) · FanDuel 44.5 at -118 (-2.8%).
No side

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

Kalshi thin: Tennessee Titans ML, only $0 available; Baltimore Ravens -10.5, only $11 available; Tennessee Titans +10.5, only $132 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Also out: Ja'Kobi Lane (WR, Ravens), Ronnie Stanley (OT, Ravens), T.J. Tampa (CB, Ravens) and 3 more.

Full detail
We settle onRavens by 10.521% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
nfelo-11.0-440
FPI-11.0-435
Sagarin-10.5-421
Massey-11.0-437
Market (12 books)-10.0-579
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points44.546.0
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadBaltimore Ravens -10.0-110-106-0.9%
MoneylineBaltimore Ravens ML-564-427priced at 85 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable
TotalOver 44.5-110-106shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Priced once the new ratings land.

New England Patriots at Buffalo BillsPatriots at Bills
NFL Sun 4 Oct, 12:00pm
Bills -5.5
should be Bills -5.5 · no bet
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The spread

← more Patriots than the bookmore Bills →
Market
Bills by 5.5
The Four
nfelo
Bills by 5
FPI
Bills by 5.5
Sagarin
Bills by 3.5
Massey
Bills by 4
Nasty Number
Bills by 5.50.1 pts off the market

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
50
The Four
Massey
47.32.4 pts under the market
FPI
50.91.1 pts over the market
Nasty Number
49.10.7 pts under the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 0.7 points of the book.
Bills spreadTotal (over)Bills MLPatriots ML
Kalshi——-263 71¢—
BetOnline.ag-5.5 -10550 -110——
All 13 books
Bills spreadTotal (over)Bills MLPatriots ML
Kalshi——-263 71¢—
Bally Bet-5.5 -11249.5 -113-265+210
BetOnline.ag-5.5 -10550 -110——
betPARX-5.5 -11249.5 -113-265+210
BetRivers-5.5 -11249.5 -113-265+210
BetUS-5.5 -10550 -110——
Caesars-5.5 -11049.5 -115-260+210
DraftKings-5.5 -11049.5 -110-250+205
FanDuel-5.5 -11550.5 -104-260+215
Fliff-5.5 -11549.5 -115-270+200
LowVig.ag-5.5 +10050 -107——
MyBookie.ag-5.5 -11050 -110-246+187
ReBet-5.5 -11049.5 -120-242+192

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

Patriots +5.5 · -105 at FanDuel
Covers 50 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 51 to break even. Not enough. Where, best first (Patriots): FanDuel +5.5 at -105 (-1.0%) · DraftKings or Caesars +5.5 at -110 (-2.2%).
Not Nasty
Patriots to win · +210 at Caesars
We make it 32 in 100 to win. The price says 32. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 32 cents fair, a play under 27. Where, best first (Patriots to win): FanDuel +215 (-0.2%) · Caesars +210 (-0.7%) · DraftKings +205 (-1.3%).
Not Nasty
the Under 50.0 · -110
Massey projects 47 and FPI projects 51. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Under): FanDuel 50.5 at -118 (-1.4%) · Caesars 49.5 at -105 (-1.6%) · DraftKings 49.5 at -110 (-2.7%). Either of the first two is fine.
No side

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

Kalshi thin: New England Patriots ML, only $240 available; Buffalo Bills -5.5, only $335 available; New England Patriots +5.5, only $130 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Also out: Jordan Hancock (CB, Bills), Dell Pettus (S, Patriots), Quintayvious Hutchins (LB, Patriots) and 2 more.

Buffalo Bills has had 16 days off against 14, worth about 0.1 points.

Full detail
We settle onBills by 5.521% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
nfelo-5.0-206
FPI-5.5-224
Sagarin-3.5-171
Massey-4.0-184
Market (12 books)-5.5-234
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points50.049.1
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadNew England Patriots +5.5-105-101-1.0%
MoneylineNew England Patriots ML+210+217-0.7%
TotalUnder 50.0-110-105shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Priced once the new ratings land.

New York Jets at Chicago BearsJets at Bears
NFL Sun 4 Oct, 12:00pm
Bears -3
should be Bears -3.5 · getting 0.5 pts · no bet
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The spread

← more Jets than the bookmore Bears →
Market
Bears by 3
The Four
nfelo
Bears by 3.5
FPI
Bears by 1.5
Sagarin
Bears by 6.5
Massey
Bears by 4.5
Nasty Number
Bears by 3.50 pts off the market

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
43.5
The Four
Massey
43.1on the market
FPI
40.62.8 pts under the market
Nasty Number
41.91.5 pts under the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 1.5 points of the book.
Bears spreadTotal (over)Bears MLJets ML
Kalshi——-182 63¢—
BetOnline.ag-3 -11043 -110——
All 14 books
Bears spreadTotal (over)Bears MLJets ML
Kalshi——-182 63¢—
Bally Bet-3.5 -11043.5 -110-182+150
BetOnline.ag-3 -11043 -110——
betPARX-3.5 -11043.5 -110-182+150
BetRivers-3.5 -11043.5 -110-182+150
BetUS-3 -11043 -110——
Caesars-3 -10943.5 -106——
DraftKings-3 -11543.5 -110-166+140
FanDuel-3.5 -10543.5 -105-178+150
Fliff-3.5 -10543.5 -110-185+145
LowVig.ag-3 -10543 -107——
MyBookie.ag-3 -11043.5 -110-181+140
Polymarket——-170—
ReBet-3.5 -10543.5 -110-177+143

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

Bears -3.0 · -110
Covers 53 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 52 to break even. Too thin for the price. Where, best first (Bears): Caesars -3 at -109 (0.5%) · DraftKings -3 at -115 (-0.8%) · FanDuel -3.5 at -105 (-3.1%).
Not Nasty
Bears to win · -166 at DraftKings
We make it 62 in 100 to win. The price says 62. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 62 cents fair, a play under 57. Where, best first (Bears to win): DraftKings -166 (-0.5%) · FanDuel -178 (-2.1%) · Kalshi 63¢ (-2.6%).
Not Nasty
the Under 43.5 · -110
Massey projects 43 and FPI projects 41. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Under): DraftKings 43.5 at -110 (-1.1%) · Caesars 43.5 at -114 (-2.0%) · FanDuel 43.5 at -115 (-2.2%).
No side

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

Kalshi thin: New York Jets ML, only $224 available; Chicago Bears -3.5, only $5 available; New York Jets +3.5, only $137 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

QB out: Caleb Williams (Bears), Out. Priced at 2.5 points off nfelo, FPI, Sagarin, Massey, so the number here already carries the backup.

Also out: Kene Nwangwu (RB, Jets), Anthony Johnson Jr. (S, Bears), Minkah Fitzpatrick (S, Jets) and 3 more.

Full detail
We settle onBears by 3.521% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
nfelo-3.5-234
FPI-1.5-181
Sagarin-6.5-360
Massey-4.5-298
Market (12 books)-3.0-163
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points43.541.9
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadChicago Bears -3.0-110-111+0.3%
MoneylineChicago Bears ML-166-163-0.5%
TotalUnder 43.5-110-105shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Priced once the new ratings land.

Jacksonville Jaguars at Cincinnati BengalsJaguars at Bengals
NFL Sun 4 Oct, 12:00pm
Jaguars +3
should be Jaguars +2.5 · getting 0.5 pts at DraftKings
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The spread

← more Jaguars than the bookmore Bengals →
Market
Bengals by 2.5
The Four
nfelo
Bengals by 3.5
FPI
Bengals by 1
Sagarin
Bengals by 2.5
Massey
Bengals by 1
Nasty Number
Bengals by 2.50.2 pts off the market

The spread this week

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

Nasty Number Bengals by 2.5opened Bengals by 3now Bengals by 3Sat

The number hasn't moved since it opened.

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
50
The Four
Massey
47.62.6 pts under the market
FPI
47.42.8 pts under the market
Nasty Number
47.52.7 pts under the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 2.7 points of the book.
Bengals spreadTotal (over)Bengals MLJaguars ML
Kalshi——-155 59¢—
BetOnline.ag-2.5 -12550.5 -110——
All 13 books
Bengals spreadTotal (over)Bengals MLJaguars ML
Kalshi——-155 59¢—
Bally Bet-2.5 -11850 -114-152+125
BetOnline.ag-2.5 -12550.5 -110——
betPARX-2.5 -11850 -114-152+125
BetRivers-2.5 -11850 -114-152+125
BetUS-2.5 -12550.5 -110——
Caesars—50.5 -106——
DraftKings-3 -11049.5 -110-162+136
FanDuel-2.5 -11550.5 -118-144+122
Fliff-2.5 -12550.5 -110-155+120
LowVig.ag-2.5 -12150.5 -107——
MyBookie.ag-3 -11049.5 -110-157+123
ReBet-2.5 -13350.5 -110-154+125

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

Jaguars +3.0 · -110 at DraftKings
Covers 55 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 52 to break even. Too thin for the price. Where, best first (Jaguars): DraftKings +3 at -110 (2.5%) · FanDuel +2.5 at -105 (-0.9%).
Not Nasty
Jaguars to win · +136 at DraftKings
We make it 45 in 100 to win. The price says 42. Not enough. On Kalshi that's 45 cents fair, a play under 40. Where, best first (Jaguars to win): DraftKings +136 (2.3%) · FanDuel +122 (-0.4%).
Not Nasty
the Under 50.0 · -110
Massey projects 48 and FPI projects 47. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Under): FanDuel 50.5 at -104 (1.6%) · Caesars 50.5 at -114 (-0.7%) · DraftKings 49.5 at -110 (-2.8%).
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is Jaguars +3.0 · -110 at DraftKings. Not a Nasty Pick, just the better side.

Kalshi thin: Jacksonville Jaguars ML, only $290 available; Cincinnati Bengals -2.5, only $469 available; Jacksonville Jaguars +2.5, only $5 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Also out: Andrei Iosivas (WR, Bengals), Brian Parker II (OT, Bengals), Patrick Mekari (G, Jaguars) and 6 more.

Full detail
We settle onBengals by 2.521% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
nfelo-3.5-166
FPI-1.0-106
Sagarin-2.5-123
Massey-1.0-106
Market (12 books)-2.5-140
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points50.047.5
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadJacksonville Jaguars +3.0-110-122+2.5%
MoneylineJacksonville Jaguars ML+136+124+2.3%
TotalUnder 50.0-110-105shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Priced once the new ratings land.

Dallas Cowboys at Houston TexansCowboys at Texans
NFL Sun 4 Oct, 12:00pm
Cowboys +3
should be Cowboys +2.5 · getting 0.5 pts at DraftKings
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The spread

← more Cowboys than the bookmore Texans →
Market
Texans by 3
The Four
nfelo
Texans by 2
FPI
a pick'em
Sagarin
Texans by 1
Massey
Texans by 3
Nasty Number
Texans by 2.50.3 pts off the market

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
47.5
The Four
Massey
49.62.1 pts over the market
FPI
47.3on the market
Nasty Number
48.40.9 pts over the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 0.9 points of the book.
Texans spreadTotal (over)Texans MLCowboys ML
Kalshi——-161 60¢—
BetOnline.ag-3 -10547.5 -110——
All 13 books
Texans spreadTotal (over)Texans MLCowboys ML
Kalshi——-161 60¢—
Bally Bet-2.5 -11847.5 -112-152+125
BetOnline.ag-3 -10547.5 -110——
betPARX-2.5 -11847.5 -112-152+125
BetRivers-2.5 -11847.5 -112-152+125
BetUS-3 -10547.5 -110——
Caesars-3 -10647.5 -110——
DraftKings-3 -11047.5 -110-162+136
FanDuel-2.5 -11547.5 -105-146+124
Fliff-2.5 -12047.5 -110-150+120
LowVig.ag-3 +10047.5 -107——
MyBookie.ag-3 -11047.5 -110-159+124
ReBet-2.5 -13347.5 -110-156+127

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

Cowboys +3.0 · -110 at DraftKings
Covers 55 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 52 to break even. Too thin for the price. Where, best first (Cowboys): DraftKings +3 at -110 (2.2%) · Caesars +3 at -114 (1.4%) · FanDuel +2.5 at -105 (-1.2%).
Not Nasty
Cowboys to win · +136 at DraftKings
We make it 44 in 100 to win. The price says 42. Not enough. On Kalshi that's 44 cents fair, a play under 40. Where, best first (Cowboys to win): DraftKings +136 (2.0%) · FanDuel +124 (-0.3%).
Not Nasty
the Over 47.5 · -110
Massey projects 50 and FPI projects 47. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Over): FanDuel 47.5 at -105 (-0.6%) · DraftKings or Caesars 47.5 at -110 (-1.8%).
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is Cowboys +3.0 · -110 at DraftKings. Not a Nasty Pick, just the better side.

Kalshi thin: Dallas Cowboys ML, only $7 available; Over 47.5, only $338 available; Under 47.5, only $143 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Also out: Malik Davis (RB, Cowboys), Nico Collins (WR, Texans), Ed Ingram (G, Texans) and 7 more.

Full detail
We settle onTexans by 2.521% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
nfelo-2.0-119
FPIPK+100
Sagarin-1.0-105
Massey-3.0-149
Market (12 books)-3.0-140
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points47.548.4
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadDallas Cowboys +3.0-110-120+2.2%
MoneylineDallas Cowboys ML+136+125+2.0%
TotalOver 47.5-110-102shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Priced once the new ratings land.

Los Angeles Rams at Philadelphia EaglesRams at Eagles
NFL Sun 4 Oct, 12:00pm
Eagles +3
should be Eagles +2 · getting 1 pt at FanDuel
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The spread

← more Rams than the bookmore Eagles →
Market
Rams by 2.5
The Four
nfelo
Rams by 1
FPI
Rams by 1
Sagarin
Rams by 1.5
Massey
Rams by 0.5
Nasty Number
Rams by 20.3 pts off the market

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
46
The Four
Massey
44.12 pts under the market
FPI
45.30.8 pts under the market
Nasty Number
44.71.4 pts under the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 1.4 points of the book.
Eagles spreadTotal (over)Eagles MLRams ML
Kalshi———-155 59¢
BetOnline.ag+2.5 +10046 -110——
All 14 books
Eagles spreadTotal (over)Eagles MLRams ML
Kalshi———-155 59¢
Bally Bet+2.5 -10846.5 -110+114-143
BetOnline.ag+2.5 +10046 -110——
betPARX+2.5 -10846.5 -110+114-143
BetRivers+2.5 -10846.5 -110+114-143
BetUS+2.5 +10046 -110——
Caesars+2.5 -10646.5 -102+122-145
DraftKings+2.5 -11545.5 -110+114-135
FanDuel+3 -11846.5 -104+128-152
Fliff+2.5 -10545.5 -115+120-150
LowVig.ag+2.5 +10546 -107——
MyBookie.ag+2.5 -11046 -110+116-148
Polymarket———-150
ReBet+2.5 -10545.5 -120+118-145

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

Eagles +3.0 · -118 at FanDuel
Covers 55 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 54 to break even. Too thin for the price. Where, best first (Eagles): FanDuel +3 at -118 (1.3%) · Caesars +2.5 at -106 (-0.7%) · DraftKings +2.5 at -115 (-2.7%).
Not Nasty
Eagles to win · +128 at FanDuel
We make it 45 in 100 to win. The price says 44. Not enough. On Kalshi that's 45 cents fair, a play under 40. Where, best first (Eagles to win): FanDuel +128 (1.3%) · Caesars +122 (0.1%) · DraftKings +114 (-1.5%).
Not Nasty
the Under 46.0 · -110
Massey projects 44 and FPI projects 45. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Under): FanDuel 46.5 at -118 (-2.0%) · Caesars 46.5 at -120 (-2.4%) · DraftKings 45.5 at -110 (-3.3%). Either of the first two is fine.
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is Eagles +3.0 · -118 at FanDuel. Not a Nasty Pick, just the better side.

Kalshi thin: Philadelphia Eagles ML, only $2 available; Philadelphia Eagles +2.5, only $6 available; Los Angeles Rams -2.5, only $6 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Also out: Ronnie Rivers (RB, Rams), Hollywood Brown (WR, Eagles), Puka Nacua (WR, Rams) and 5 more.

Philadelphia Eagles has had 14 days off against 12, worth about 0.1 points.

Full detail
We settle onRams by 221% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
nfelo+1.0+107
FPI+1.0+107
Sagarin+1.5+113
Massey+0.5+101
Market (12 books)+2.5+131
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points46.044.7
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadPhiladelphia Eagles +3.0-118-124+1.3%
MoneylinePhiladelphia Eagles ML+128+121+1.3%
TotalUnder 46.0-110-103shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Priced once the new ratings land.

Miami Dolphins at Minnesota VikingsDolphins at Vikings
NFL Sun 4 Oct, 3:05pm
Vikings -10.5
should be Vikings -10.5 · no bet
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Not Nasty. Priced once the new ratings land.

The spread

← more Dolphins than the bookmore Vikings →
Market
Vikings by 10.5
The Four
nfelo
Vikings by 12
FPI
Vikings by 11.5
Sagarin
Vikings by 11.5
Massey
Vikings by 9
Nasty Number
Vikings by 10.50.2 pts off the market

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
42.5
The Four
Massey
40.81.9 pts under the market
FPI
40.32.4 pts under the market
Nasty Number
40.52.2 pts under the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 2.2 points of the book.
Vikings spreadTotal (over)Vikings MLDolphins ML
Kalshi——-490 82¢—
BetOnline.ag-10 -12042.5 -110——
All 14 books
Vikings spreadTotal (over)Vikings MLDolphins ML
Kalshi——-490 82¢—
Bally Bet-10.5 -10843 -110-625+440
BetOnline.ag-10 -12042.5 -110——
betPARX-10.5 -10843 -110-625+440
BetRivers-10.5 -10843 -110-625+440
BetUS-10 -12042.5 -110——
Caesars—42.5 -114——
DraftKings-10.5 -11042.5 -110-700+500
FanDuel-10.5 -10243.5 -105-560+420
Fliff-10.5 -10542.5 -120-630+405
LowVig.ag-10 -11642.5 -107——
MyBookie.ag-10.5 -11042.5 -110-676+430
Polymarket——-488—
ReBet-10.5 -11042.5 -120-649+450

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

Vikings -10.5 · -102 at FanDuel
Covers 50 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 50 to break even. Not enough. Where, best first (Vikings): FanDuel -10.5 at -102 (-0.3%) · DraftKings -10.5 at -110 (-2.2%).
Not Nasty
Vikings to win · -490 (82¢) at Kalshi
We make it 81 in 100 to win, the price says 83, but prices this far from even aren't reliable enough to rate. Where, best first (Vikings to win): Kalshi 82¢ (-1.8%) · FanDuel -560 (-3.6%) · DraftKings -700 (-6.3%).
Off the band
the Under 42.5 · -110
Massey projects 41 and FPI projects 40. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Under): FanDuel 43.5 at -115 (0.2%) · Caesars 42.5 at -106 (-0.7%) · DraftKings 42.5 at -110 (-1.7%).
No side

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

Kalshi thin: Miami Dolphins ML, only $103 available; Minnesota Vikings -10.5, only $318 available; Miami Dolphins +10.5, only $5 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Also out: Jordan Mason (RB, Vikings), Jaylen Wright (RB, Dolphins), Caleb Douglas (WR, Dolphins) and 4 more.

Full detail
We settle onVikings by 10.521% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
nfelo-12.0-456
FPI-11.5-444
Sagarin-11.5-441
Massey-9.0-361
Market (12 books)-10.5-561
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points42.540.5
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadMinnesota Vikings -10.5-102-101-0.3%
MoneylineMinnesota Vikings ML-490-432priced at 83 cents, outside the band where the risk and the model are both reliable
TotalUnder 42.5-110-103shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Priced once the new ratings land.

Denver Broncos at San Francisco 49ersBroncos at 49ers
NFL Sun 4 Oct, 3:25pm
49ers -3
should be 49ers -4 · getting 1 pt at FanDuel
A Little Nasty · 49ers, waitingBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Priced once the new ratings land.

The spread

← more Broncos than the bookmore 49ers →
Market
49ers by 3
The Four
nfelo
49ers by 4.51.4 pts our side
FPI
49ers by 9.56.6 pts our side
Sagarin
49ers by 4.51.3 pts our side
Massey
49ers by 6.53.7 pts our side
Nasty Number
49ers by 40.8 pts off the market
All 4 systems lean 49ers. The Nasty Number is 0.8 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 total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
46
The Four
Massey
41.24.7 pts under the market
FPI
471.1 pts over the market
Nasty Number
44.11.8 pts under the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 1.8 points of the book.
49ers spreadTotal (over)49ers MLBroncos ML
Kalshi——-161 60¢—
BetOnline.ag-3 +10046 -110——
All 13 books
49ers spreadTotal (over)49ers MLBroncos ML
Kalshi——-161 60¢—
Bally Bet-3 -11046 -109-155+128
BetOnline.ag-3 +10046 -110——
betPARX-3 -11046 -109-155+128
BetRivers-3 -11046 -109-155+128
BetUS-3 +10046 -110——
Caesars-3 -11245.5 -118-159+135
DraftKings-3 -12045.5 -110-175+145
FanDuel-3 -10246.5 -110-146+124
Fliff-2.5 -13046.5 -105-160+125
LowVig.ag-3 +10046 -107——
MyBookie.ag-3 -11046 -110-175+136
ReBet-3.5 +10045.5 -120-160+130

Marked: best for 49ers, higher payout on each moneyline.

49ers -3.0 · -102 at FanDuel
Covers 56 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 50 to break even. Worth a look. Where, best first (49ers): FanDuel -3 at -102 (5.0%) · Caesars -3 at -112 (2.7%) · DraftKings -3 at -120 (1.0%).
A Little Nasty
49ers to win · -146 at FanDuel
We make it 64 in 100 to win. The price says 59. That's value. On Kalshi that's 64 cents fair, a play under 60. Where, best first (49ers to win): FanDuel -146 (4.9%) · Caesars -159 (2.8%) · Kalshi 60¢ (2.6%) · DraftKings -175 (0.6%).
Same opinion, more variance
the Under 46.0 · -110
Massey projects 41 and FPI projects 47. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Under): FanDuel 46.5 at -110 (0.9%) · Caesars 45.5 at -103 (-0.5%) · DraftKings 45.5 at -110 (-2.1%).
No side

If you're betting it anyway: Buck's side is 49ers -3.0 · -102 at FanDuel. Not a Nasty Pick, just the better side.

Kalshi thin: Denver Broncos ML, only $310 available; San Francisco 49ers ML, only $254 available; Denver Broncos ML, only $297 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Also out: Jonah Coleman (RB, Broncos), Demarcus Robinson (WR, 49ers), Frank Crum (OT, Broncos) and 5 more.

Full detail
We settle on49ers by 430% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
nfelo-4.5-192
FPI-9.5-380
Sagarin-4.5-191
Massey-6.5-270
Market (12 books)-3.0-146
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points46.044.1
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadSan Francisco 49ers -3.0-102-125+5.0%
MoneylineSan Francisco 49ers ML-146-180+4.9%
TotalUnder 46.0-110-108shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Priced once the new ratings land.

Kansas City Chiefs at Las Vegas RaidersChiefs at Raiders
NFL Sun 4 Oct, 3:25pm
Chiefs -5.5
should be Chiefs -5.5 · no bet
WaitingBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Priced once the new ratings land.

The spread

← more Chiefs than the bookmore Raiders →
Market
Chiefs by 5.5
The Four
nfelo
Chiefs by 4.5
FPI
Chiefs by 5.5
Sagarin
Chiefs by 4.5
Massey
Chiefs by 3
Nasty Number
Chiefs by 5.50.2 pts off the market

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
45.5
The Four
Massey
41.54 pts under the market
FPI
42.72.8 pts under the market
Nasty Number
42.13.4 pts under the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 3.4 points of the book.
Raiders spreadTotal (over)Raiders MLChiefs ML
Kalshi————
BetOnline.ag+5.5 -11045.5 -110——
All 12 books
Raiders spreadTotal (over)Raiders MLChiefs ML
Bally Bet+5.5 -10745.5 -109+200-250
BetOnline.ag+5.5 -11045.5 -110——
betPARX+5.5 -10745.5 -109+200-250
BetRivers+5.5 -10745.5 -109+200-250
BetUS+5.5 -11045.5 -110——
Caesars+5.5 -11045.5 -114——
DraftKings+6 -11045.5 -110+210-258
FanDuel+5.5 -11545.5 -118+198-240
Fliff+5.5 -11045.5 -115+195-260
LowVig.ag+5.5 -10545.5 -107——
MyBookie.ag+5.5 -11045.5 -110+191-250
ReBet+5.5 -11045.5 -110+195-246

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

Raiders +6.0 · -110 at DraftKings
Covers 52 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 52 to break even. Too thin for the price. Where, best first (Raiders): DraftKings +6 at -110 (0.1%) · Caesars +5.5 at -110 (-2.0%) · FanDuel +5.5 at -115 (-3.1%).
Not Nasty
Raiders to win · +210 at DraftKings
We make it 32 in 100 to win. The price says 32. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 32 cents fair, a play under 27. Where, best first (Raiders to win): DraftKings +210 (-0.5%) · FanDuel +198 (-1.8%).
Not Nasty
the Under 45.5 · -110
Massey projects 42 and FPI projects 43. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Under): FanDuel 45.5 at -104 (1.1%) · Caesars 45.5 at -106 (0.7%) · DraftKings 45.5 at -110 (-0.3%). Either of the first two is fine.
No side

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

Kalshi thin: Las Vegas Raiders ML, only $251 available; Kansas City Chiefs ML, only $310 available; Las Vegas Raiders +4.5, only $9 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Backup QB out: Aidan O'Connell (Raiders), Out. Not the starter, so no hold.

Also out: Dont'e Thornton Jr. (WR, Raiders), Jimmy Holiday (WR, Chiefs), Jeff Caldwell (WR, Chiefs) and 4 more.

Full detail
We settle onChiefs by 5.521% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
nfelo+4.5+193
FPI+5.5+218
Sagarin+4.5+197
Massey+3.0+144
Market (12 books)+5.5+227
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points45.542.1
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadLas Vegas Raiders +6.0-110-110+0.1%
MoneylineLas Vegas Raiders ML+210+215-0.5%
TotalUnder 45.5-110-109shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Priced once the new ratings land.

Los Angeles Chargers at Seattle SeahawksChargers at Seahawks
NFL Sun 4 Oct, 3:25pm
Seahawks -6.5
should be Seahawks -7 · getting 0.5 pts · no bet
WaitingBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Priced once the new ratings land.

The spread

← more Chargers than the bookmore Seahawks →
Market
Seahawks by 6.5
The Four
nfelo
Seahawks by 7.5
FPI
Seahawks by 8.5
Sagarin
Seahawks by 5.5
Massey
Seahawks by 11.5
Nasty Number
Seahawks by 70.3 pts off the market

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
43
The Four
Massey
394.2 pts under the market
FPI
41.12.1 pts under the market
Nasty Number
40.13.2 pts under the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 3.2 points of the book.
Seahawks -6.5 · -110 at DraftKings
Covers 52 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 52 to break even. Not enough. Where, best first (Seahawks): DraftKings or Caesars -6.5 at -110 (-0.3%) · FanDuel -7 at -105 (-1.9%).
Not Nasty
Seahawks to win · -285 at DraftKings
We make it 74 in 100 to win. The price says 74. Nothing there. On Kalshi that's 74 cents fair, a play under 69. Where, best first (Seahawks to win): DraftKings -285 (-0.3%) · Caesars -320 (-2.5%) · FanDuel -340 (-3.6%).
Not Nasty
the Under 43.0 · -110
Massey projects 39 and FPI projects 41. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Under): FanDuel 43.5 at -105 (1.5%) · Caesars 43.5 at -115 (-0.8%) · DraftKings 42.5 at -110 (-2.7%).
No side

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

Kalshi thin: Seattle Seahawks -7.5, only $5 available; Los Angeles Chargers +7.5, only $5 available; Los Angeles Chargers ML, only $297 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Also out: Zach Charbonnet (RB, Seahawks), Trey Pipkins III (OT, Chargers), Anthony Bradford (G, Seahawks) and 5 more.

Full detail
We settle onSeahawks by 721% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
nfelo-7.5-320
FPI-8.5-355
Sagarin-5.5-225
Massey-11.5-447
Market (12 books)-6.5-292
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points43.040.1
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadSeattle Seahawks -6.5-110-109-0.3%
MoneylineSeattle Seahawks ML-285-280-0.3%
TotalUnder 43.0-110-105shown for information only, the totals model hasn't been validated against results yet

Priced once the new ratings land.

Detroit Lions at Carolina PanthersLions at Panthers
NFL Sun 4 Oct, 7:20pm
Lions -2.5
should be Lions -2.5 · no bet
WaitingBuck's case ›
Buck

Not Nasty. Priced once the new ratings land.

The spread

← more Lions than the bookmore Panthers →
Market
Lions by 2.5
The Four
nfelo
Lions by 2
FPI
Lions by 1.5
Sagarin
Lions by 1.5
Massey
Lions by 3
Nasty Number
Lions by 2.50.2 pts off the market

The total

← lower, more Underhigher, more Over →
Market
49.5
The Four
Massey
55.15.6 pts over the market
FPI
490.5 pts under the market
Nasty Number
52.12.6 pts over the market
Nothing on the total. The Nasty Number is within 2.6 points of the book.
Panthers spreadTotal (over)Panthers MLLions ML
Kalshi——+114 45¢—
BetOnline.ag+2.5 -10349.5 -110——
All 13 books
Panthers spreadTotal (over)Panthers MLLions ML
Kalshi——+114 45¢—
Bally Bet+3 -11449.5 -110+123-150
BetOnline.ag+2.5 -10349.5 -110——
betPARX+3 -11449.5 -110+123-150
BetRivers+3 -11449.5 -110+123-150
BetUS+2.5 -10549.5 -110——
Caesars+2.5 -10349.5 -110——
DraftKings+3 -12049.5 -110+130-155
FanDuel+2.5 -11049.5 -110+118-138
Fliff+2.5 -11049.5 -110+115-145
LowVig.ag+2.5 +10249.5 -107——
MyBookie.ag+2.5 -11049.5 -110+118-151
ReBet+2.5 -10549.5 -110+121-148

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

Panthers +3.0 · -120 at DraftKings
Covers 55 in 100 by the Nasty Number. Needs 55 to break even. Too thin for the price. Where, best first (Panthers): DraftKings +3 at -120 (0.1%) · Caesars +2.5 at -103 (-0.7%) · FanDuel +2.5 at -110 (-2.3%).
Not Nasty
Panthers to win · +130 at DraftKings
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. Where, best first (Panthers to win): DraftKings +130 (0.9%) · FanDuel +118 (-1.5%) · Kalshi 45¢ (-2.4%).
Not Nasty
the Over 49.5 · -110
Massey projects 55 and FPI projects 49. Within 2 of the market; nothing to bet. Where, best first (Over): DraftKings, Caesars or FanDuel 49.5 at -110 (-0.8%).
No side

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

Kalshi thin: Detroit Lions ML, only $421 available; Carolina Panthers +2.5, only $329 available; Detroit Lions -2.5, only $132 available. Under $500 fillable, so that price isn't counted.

Also out: Isiah Pacheco (RB, Lions), Ben Bartch (G, Lions), Cade Mays (C, Lions) and 5 more.

Detroit Lions has had 17 days off against 14, worth about 0.2 points.

Full detail
We settle onLions by 2.521% weight on the ratings
Power ratingTheir lineHome ML
nfelo+2.0+114
FPI+1.5+112
Sagarin+1.5+109
Massey+3.0+134
Market (12 books)+2.5+135
TotalMarketSP+ projects
Points49.552.1
MarketPlayPriceNasty NumberEdge
SpreadCarolina Panthers +3.0-120-121+0.1%
MoneylineCarolina Panthers ML+130+125+0.9%
TotalOver 49.5-110-107shown 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.

A winning ticket

The Receipts

The cage. Every ticket the board wrote, cashed or not, graded at the number on it. No edits, no deletions, no "we had that one."

How it's going

Nasty Picks4-6-2.32 units · -23% ROI
Nasty Dogs1-0+1.92 units · +192% ROI
Vs the close+0.3 ptsbeat the close on 6 of 11 posted picks
Open0calls waiting on a final
What these numbers mean

One flat unit a call, graded at the line and price the board posted. Nasty Dogs are price bets and never count in the Nasty Pick record. "Vs the close" is closing line value: the number we posted against where the market ended up at kickoff. Positive means we got the better number. It shows whether the picks beat the market long before the win-loss record can.

How the last picks finished

Cashed at the cage off the final score, one unit a ticket. Every rung of the ladder, graded at the line and price the board had at kickoff. Open a rung for the games, by week.

Nasty Picks4-640%-2.32 units10 games

Closing line value: +0.3 pts vs close on average, beat the close on 6 of 10. Positive means the number we posted was better than where the market ended up.

Sep 22 to 28

1-3 · -2.05 units
LostTexas A&M +9.5Texas A&M Aggies at LSU Tigers6-35-1.00
WonNevada +5.0Air Force Falcons at Nevada Wolf Pack36-33+0.95
LostGeorgia Tech -3.0Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Stanford Cardinal27-34-1.00
LostColorado State +13.0Colorado State Rams at UTSA Roadrunners45-59-1.00

Sep 15 to 21

1-2 · -1.05 units
LostCincinnati -14.5Miami (OH) RedHawks at Cincinnati Bearcats31-35-1.00
LostMissouri State +4.5Marshall Thundering Herd at Missouri State Bears30-24-1.00
WonWest Virginia +10.0Virginia Cavaliers at West Virginia Mountaineers27-38+0.95

Sep 8 to 14

2-1 · +0.78 units
WonApp State +7.5Appalachian State Mountaineers at East Carolina Pirates27-24+0.91
LostBuffalo +10.0Buffalo Bulls at Florida International Panthers20-33-1.00
WonOhio PKJacksonville State Gamecocks at Ohio Bobcats27-29+0.87
Nasty Dogs1-0100%+1.92 units1 game

Closing line value: beat the close on 0 of 1. Positive means the number we posted was better than where the market ended up.

Sep 8 to 14

1-0 · +1.92 units
WonMichigan MLOklahoma Sooners at Michigan Wolverines10-17+1.92
Damn Near Nasty3-350%-0.23 units6 games

Closing line value: +0.3 pts vs close on average, beat the close on 4 of 6. Positive means the number we posted was better than where the market ended up.

Sep 22 to 28

0-1 · -1.00 units
LostMaryland +3.0UCLA Bruins at Maryland Terrapins54-3-1.00

Sep 15 to 21

3-1 · +1.77 units
WonJames Madison +3.0James Madison Dukes at San Diego State Aztecs26-13+0.95
WonOhio +7.0Ohio Bobcats at South Alabama Jaguars36-41+0.87
LostPurdue +13.5Purdue Boilermakers at UCLA Bruins38-52-1.00
WonTennessee Titans +7.0Philadelphia Eagles at Tennessee Titans24-20+0.95

Sep 8 to 14

0-1 · -1.00 units
LostTennessee Titans PKNew York Jets at Tennessee Titans23-10-1.00
A Little Nasty21-2843%-9.37 units49 games

Closing line value: +0.2 pts vs close on average, beat the close on 20 of 32. Positive means the number we posted was better than where the market ended up.

Sep 22 to 28

7-10 · -4.18 units
WonClemson -2.5Clemson Tigers at California Golden Bears24-10+0.91
LostOver 48.0Army Black Knights at Temple Owls21-17-1.00
LostOver 50.0Navy Midshipmen at UAB Blazers20-24-1.00
LostTulsa +7.0Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Arkansas Razorbacks6-34-1.00
LostOver 49.0Louisiana Ragin Cajuns at Charlotte 49ers34-7-1.00
WonOver 55.0Kansas State Wildcats at Cincinnati Bearcats26-31+0.89
WonJacksonville State -7.0Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Jacksonville State Gamecocks13-23+0.91
WonNebraska -5.5Nebraska Cornhuskers at Michigan State Spartans31-13+0.91
WonJames Madison MLJames Madison Dukes at Old Dominion Monarchs46-20+0.40
LostPenn State -10.0Wisconsin Badgers at Penn State Nittany Lions24-20-1.00
LostSacramento State +6.0UMass Minutemen at Sacramento State Hornets35-6-1.00
LostOver 54.5Texas Longhorns at Tennessee Volunteers20-17-1.00
WonOver 59.5Oregon Ducks at USC Trojans41-27+0.85
LostTroy +3.0Troy Trojans at Utah State Aggies10-21-1.00
WonMinnesota +12.0Minnesota Golden Gophers at Washington Huskies27-24+0.95
LostUnder 61.5Oklahoma State Cowboys at West Virginia Mountaineers41-24-1.00
LostHawai'i MLHawaii Rainbow Warriors at Wyoming Cowboys10-27-1.00

Sep 15 to 21

2-6 · -4.11 units
LostOver 50.5Kansas Jayhawks at Arizona State Sun Devils17-24-1.00
LostUnder 53.0Florida Gators at Auburn Tigers44-39-1.00
LostGeorgia Southern +3.5Georgia Southern Eagles at Jacksonville State Gamecocks27-31-1.00
LostOver 56.0UAB Blazers at Louisiana Ragin Cajuns14-21-1.00
WonUnder 59.0LSU Tigers at Ole Miss Rebels24-32+0.93
LostUnder 60.5Mississippi State Bulldogs at South Carolina Gamecocks41-34-1.00
WonOver 50.5NC State Wolfpack at Vanderbilt Commodores31-35+0.95
LostJacksonville Jaguars +2.5Jacksonville Jaguars at Denver Broncos13-20-1.00

Sep 8 to 14

12-12 · -1.08 units
LostOver 53.0Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Boston College Eagles21-28-1.00
WonOver 51.5Missouri Tigers at Kansas Jayhawks38-21+0.91
WonOver 45.5South Florida Bulls at Army Black Knights28-24+0.91
LostOver 49.5Arizona Wildcats at BYU Cougars17-28-1.00
LostStony Brook +14.0Stony Brook Seawolves at Ball State Cardinals17-41-1.00
WonOver 54.5Memphis Tigers at Boise State Broncos20-38+0.91
WonOver 59.5Navy Midshipmen at Florida Atlantic Owls30-38+0.91
WonOver 55.5Tennessee Volunteers at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets45-24+0.91
WonOver 51.5Duke Blue Devils at Illinois Fighting Illini31-27+0.91
WonMiddle Tennessee +11.5Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Marshall Thundering Herd26-28+0.91
LostMinnesota +1.0Mississippi State Bulldogs at Minnesota Golden Gophers38-13-1.00
LostUnder 54.5Lindenwood Lions at Missouri State Bears14-48-1.00
LostOver 58.5UNLV Rebels at North Texas Mean Green6-44-1.00
WonOver 48.0South Alabama Jaguars at Tulane Green Wave24-28+0.93
LostOver 53.0UL Monroe Warhawks at UAB Blazers20-26-1.00
WonUnder 54.0San Diego State Aztecs at UCLA Bruins10-28+0.87
LostOver 55.0Arkansas Razorbacks at Utah Utes10-43-1.00
LostUnder 47.0Chicago Bears at Carolina Panthers59-37-1.00
LostUnder 50.0New Orleans Saints at Detroit Lions30-31-1.00
WonOver 44.5Buffalo Bills at Houston Texans36-31+0.91
WonUnder 46.5Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Chargers26-14+0.93
LostUnder 45.0Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings22-39-1.00
LostAtlanta Falcons +6.5Atlanta Falcons at Pittsburgh Steelers13-20-1.00
WonUnder 43.0Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs10-31+0.91

10 tickets voided before kickoff, not graded, not counted: 8 posted before the stale-ratings rule, 1 under the edge bar, 1 rejected by the audit.

See which ones

8 posted before the stale-ratings rule. 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: Eastern Michigan at Michigan State, Michigan State -16.5; Arkansas at Utah, Arkansas -11.5; Tennessee at Georgia Tech, Georgia Tech +13.5; Ohio State at Texas, Ohio State ML; Mississippi State at Minnesota, Minnesota ML; California at Syracuse, California ML; Arizona State at Texas A&M, Texas A&M -14.5; San Diego State at UCLA, San Diego State -11.5.

1 under the edge bar. 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: UTSA at Texas State, Texas State +1.0.

1 rejected by the audit. Logged for Sep 12 by a build whose own audit then rejected it (a small-school total, which is never a pick). The bet-log entry is void; the game is tracked as A Little Nasty instead: Lindenwood at Missouri State, Under 54.5.

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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
Nasty Pick (incl. Nastiest)4-640.0%-2.3 usmall sample
Nasty Dog1-0100.0%+1.9 usmall sample
Damn Near Nasty3-350.0%-0.2 usmall sample
A Little Nasty21-2842.9%-9.4 u
Not Nasty183 games——no call to grade

What the results are teaching us

Every game we price is graded once it finishes, whether or not we backed it. This is that study, per sport, with the sample size beside each number. Totals by source and the record by call sit under the hood below. Not a record; nothing here is a pick. Updated 2026-09-27 08:38.

College

How much of our own number to use. On 139 finished games the best blend weight on the ratings is 0%; we use 30%. The loop moves it only past 300 games, so this is a reading, not a decision.

NumberMisses the final byGames
Massey9.97113
FPI10.57169
The market10.65230
SP+10.66169
Sagarin12.11220

Each system's vote in the blend. Held at 1 until 300 games say otherwise; the loop moves one vote a quarter step at a time and logs it.

SystemVote nowBest voteWould save, pts a gameGames
FPI1.000.000.07115
Massey1.001.500.00113
SP+1.001.000.00115
Sagarin1.000.000.07139

The line archive, 230 games. Between the first build that priced a game and the last before kickoff, the market moved toward our number 116 times, against it 81, and sat still 33. Our side taken at the open finished 0.64 points better than the close on average over 216 games. The close misses the final by 10.57, the open by 10.86, our raw ratings number by 12.40, Pinnacle's close by 10.54. Sharpest closing books: BetUS 10.04, MyBookie.ag 10.34, Pinnacle 10.54.

The Cut tracker. 5 finished games opened within a point of the Cut and 0 made it; picks that got there by none: 4-4, +0.65 units, +0.2 pts vs the close on 4; picks that got there by the Nasty Number moving: 1-1, -0.05 units, -1.0 pts vs the close on 2; picks that got there by the price: 0-1, -1.00 units, -0.0 pts vs the close on 1.

NFL

How much of our own number to use. On 16 finished games the best blend weight on the ratings is —; we use 30%. The loop moves it only past 90 games, so this is a reading, not a decision.

NumberMisses the final byGames
The market12.0033
nfelo12.3433
Sagarin12.4533
FPI13.7918
Massey13.9316

Each system's vote in the blend. Held at 1 until 90 games say otherwise; the loop moves one vote a quarter step at a time and logs it.

SystemVote nowBest voteWould save, pts a gameGames
FPI1.000.000.0316
Massey1.000.000.0716
Sagarin1.001.500.0916
nfelo1.001.500.0116

The line archive, 33 games. Between the first build that priced a game and the last before kickoff, the market moved toward our number 19 times, against it 9, and sat still 5. Our side taken at the open finished 0.76 points better than the close on average over 28 games. The close misses the final by 11.92, the open by 12.17, our raw ratings number by 12.44, Pinnacle's close by 11.94. Sharpest closing books: Kalshi 11.86, BetRivers 11.88, LowVig.ag 11.88.

The head start. 85 Sniffs of Nasty have landed on a rung: the market moved toward the Sunday number 28 times, against it 22, average 0.21 points; the full board kept the side 41 times, flipped 4, went quiet 40.

What a bigger change would have done. Each recorded game day replayed with a candidate setting and scored against the finals (2026-09-17, 2026-09-18, 2026-09-19, 2026-09-20, 2026-09-21, 2026-09-22, 2026-09-23, 2026-09-23). The first row is the board as it runs; a lower miss is better. Nothing here moves a setting; the loop does that from the ledger.

SettingGamesOur missMarket'sPicks
as it runs18010.0410.571-0
ratings 0%18010.5710.571-0
ratings 5%18010.4810.571-0
ratings 15%18010.3010.571-0
ratings 45%1809.7910.571-0
Sagarin half a vote18010.0410.571-0
Sagarin no vote18010.0410.571-0
FPI a vote and a half18010.0410.571-0
Massey a vote and a half18010.0310.571-0

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 one totals bet that has measured above break-even is the stale one above, where a book hasn't moved with the market, and even that is shown here, never a pick, until the Receipts say otherwise.

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

Under the hood

It's 18 graded bets. That tells you nothing yet, in either direction. Ask again after fifty.

Closing line value
+0.38Sides: pts vs close, 18 bets, beat it 61%

Positive means we got a better number than the close. It's the earliest honest read on whether the picks beat the market.

The head start: 87 Sniffs of Nasty, then the real rung

A Sniff of Nasty is the read from the systems that have rebuilt, before the last one has. This is what the market did between that read and the day the game got its real rung: 30 of 87 moved our way, average +0.2 points, and the full board kept the side 41 times, flipped it 4, went quiet 42. Not a record; nothing here is graded.

GameSniff saidLine thenLine at the rungOur wayFull board
Utah at Iowa StateIowa State +12.212.210+2.2no call
Vanderbilt at AuburnUnder52.752.8-0.1no call
Virginia Tech at Boston CollegeBoston College +141414+0.0no call
Wake Forest at LouisvilleWake Forest Demon +13.513.513+0.5no call
Wisconsin at Penn StatePenn State Nittany -10.6-10.6-9.6-1.0no call
Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ersSan Francisco -9-9-9+0.0no call
Baltimore Ravens at Dallas CowboysDallas +333+0.0no call
Houston Texans at Indianapolis ColtsIndianapolis +333+0.0same side
Seattle Seahawks at Washington CommandersWashington +6.56.57-0.5same side
Philadelphia Eagles at Chicago BearsChicago +3.53.53.5+0.0no call
BYU at TCUTCU Horned +6.86.86.2+0.6no call
Maryland at NebraskaNebraska -13-13-15+2.0no call
Totals by source, every finished game

Each totals source graded on every game we priced, called or not: how far it misses the final, and when it disagrees with the market by 2 or 4 points, how often its side lands. Break-even is 52.4%. This is the study behind the totals switch; the switch stays off until a source clears it over 150 games. Not a record.

College, 181 finished games. The market's total misses the final by 11.7 points on average.

SourceGamesMisses by2+ off the market4+ off
SP+12013.434-46 (42%)22-25 (47%)
Massey12312.627-34 (44%)8-20 (29%)
The blend12512.826-36 (42%)10-19 (34%)

NFL, 23 finished games. The market's total misses the final by 8.8 points on average.

SourceGamesMisses by2+ off the market4+ off
Massey199.97-6 (54%)2-2 (50%)
FPI179.95-1 (83%)5-0 (100%)
The blend198.96-1 (86%)3-0 (100%)
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Every game on the slate. A game the board had a call on carries the rung, the bet as called, and how it's doing once the game starts.

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How Nasty Picks works

Nasty Picks finds the bets worth making on the college football and NFL board, says why, and grades every one in public at the number it posted.

Four ingredients go in the Nasty Sauce. The Sauce makes the Nasty Number. The Nasty Number has to make the Cut to be a Nasty Pick. Every Nasty Pick goes in the Receipts.

The Four

SP+, FPI, Sagarin and Massey for college. nfelo, FPI, Sagarin and Massey for the NFL. Four opinions, none of them ours.

The Sauce

The Four blended toward the market, because the market has already read them. Ratings get 30%, the market 70%.

The Cut

3% edge after the price when the Four all price the game and agree. More when fewer do. Under it is Damn Near Nasty, or a sneaky.

The Receipts

Every ticket cashed at the number it was written at. No edits, no deletions. Voids say why.

Points or price

A half point matters most on the numbers games land on: 3 and 7 in the NFL; 3, 7, 10 and 14 in college. Anywhere else, ten cents of price beats a half point. The Sauce prices every half point at every number, so when two books disagree the row says which wins, and by how much. Take the best one you hold.

Buck Nasty at the table under the Nasty Picks sign

Then the tools: build detail, the funnel, what moved, the line archive, ratings freshness, and the bet log.

56 priced · 19 a little nasty · 2 damn near nasty · ratings rebuild before Thu · audit clean

14 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

Tomorrow, once the ratings rebuild on this weekend's results. 14 games further out are waiting on those numbers, the first of them Thu 1 Oct, 7:15pm. We don't price a game against ratings we know are about to change.

We read 70 games across 22 books, priced every moneyline, spread and total, and cross-checked them against the Four. 2 were worth a second look. nothing made the Cut, which happens.

Since 8:50am

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.

  • → 6.5Seattle Seahawks at Washington Commanderstoward Seattle Seahawkswith the public
  • → 2.7Penn State Nittany Lions at Northwestern Wildcatstoward Northwestern Wildcatsagainst the public
  • → 2.6Florida Gators at Missouri Tigerstoward Florida Gatorswith the public
  • → 2.2Kentucky Wildcats at South Carolina Gamecockstoward Kentucky Wildcatsagainst the public
  • → 2.2Washington Huskies at USC Trojanstoward Washington Huskiesagainst the public
  • → 1.3Notre Dame Fighting Irish at North Carolina Tar Heelstoward Notre Dame Fighting Irishwith the public

What the results are teaching us

Graded from every game we priced, not just the ones we backed.

0%Best weight on our ratings
10.71Points off per game at that weight
10.71The market on its own
155Games graded

Fitted straight from the finals, the weight is 4%, give or take 22% (one standard error, 155 games). The tuner moves when that band clears the setting in use.

The market's own number is as good as anything we can make from it so far. That argues for leaning on the price and hunting stale lines rather than backing our opinion.

What it changed by itself

The weight on our own ratings tunes itself, three points at a time, once there's enough evidence: 300 graded games for college, 90 for the NFL because a season only holds 272. The smaller sample has to show a proportionally bigger improvement before it's acted on. Nothing else adjusts on its own.

WhenSportWeightWhy
2026-09-19College30% → 27%the fit on 111 games puts the weight at -29% (±14%), two errors from 30%

Who predicts best

Average points missed against the real margin. Lower is better.

SourceGamesAvg miss
Massey12910.46
SP+16910.66
The market26310.82
FPI18710.88
Sagarin25312.15
nfelo3312.34

Does the score sort anything?

Every game we priced, grouped by the score we gave it, and how often the side we leaned actually covered. If the rate doesn't climb with the score, the ranking isn't working.

ScoreW-LCover rate
0.0 to 1.5119-12050%
3.0 to 5.05-645%

The line archive

Every book's price, saved on every run. 849142 prices banked. Books that move most are usually the ones reacting to money rather than setting the number.

A number moves 1.28 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
Kalshi1411.70
DraftKings3141.53
BetOnline.ag2871.48
LowVig.ag2791.47
FanDuel3541.44
BetRivers3181.39
MyBookie.ag2211.38
Bally Bet1101.34
betPARX1091.33
BetMGM2851.26
ReBet1281.21
BetUS2291.21
Fanatics2531.18
Caesars2541.18
Bovada2861.16
theScore Bet1111.16
Hard Rock Bet1081.15
Courtside771.14
TOM2751.12
Pinnacle2851.11
BetAnything930.99
Fliff1150.75
Hard Rock Bet (OH)310.63
Polymarket230.57
Hard Rock Bet (FL)310.56

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 today
  • FPI NFL updated today
  • Massey college updated today
  • Massey nfl updated yesterday
  • SP+ updated 5 days ago
  • Sagarin updated today
  • Sagarin NFL updated 5 days ago
  • nfelo updated 4 days ago
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Built 9:35 AM · Terms · For entertainment and information only. 21+. Know your state's rules.. Every game gets a moneyline, spread and total worked out and priced against what it costs. Kalshi prices on the board include Kalshi's fee, so they compare straight to a sportsbook's; the cents in brackets are what you enter on Kalshi. Odds API calls left this month: 3626.