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Week 3 panic meter: Chargers in crisis, but Rams are getting right

We revisit four preseason contenders -- Chargers, Packers, Patriots, Rams -- after Week 3, and the concern level has flipped with these clubs.

NFL

Week 3 panic meter: Chargers in crisis, but Rams are getting right
Schlittler, Ohtani, PCA, Schwarber: MLB's top 26 players in playoffs

MLB

Schlittler, Ohtani, PCA, Schwarber: MLB's top 26 players in playoffs
J.J. McCarthy's Vikings era unraveled fast, prompting trade to Giants

NFL

J.J. McCarthy's Vikings era unraveled fast, prompting trade to Giants
College football top 25 rankings: Most overrated, underrated teams

College Football

College football top 25 rankings: Most overrated, underrated teams

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Eagles vs Bears

NFL•Final

7

27

Eagles vs Bears
1:44

Rams vs Broncos

NFL•Final

26

30

Rams vs Broncos
1:23

Vikings vs Buccaneers

NFL•Final

23

16

Vikings vs Buccaneers
1:18

Chiefs vs Dolphins

NFL•Final

24

10

Chiefs vs Dolphins
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Mets vs Nationals

MLB•Final

4

6

Mets vs Nationals
0:23

Dodgers vs Giants

MLB•Final

5

1

Dodgers vs Giants
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Astros vs Athletics

MLB•Final

9

0

Astros vs Athletics
0:57

Reds vs Blue Jays

MLB•Final

1

5

Reds vs Blue Jays
0:23

Cardinals vs Brewers

MLB•Final

4

6

Cardinals vs Brewers
0:43

Angels vs Mariners

MLB•Final

3

7

Angels vs Mariners
0:45

Wings vs Valkyries

WNBA•Final

80

104

Wings vs Valkyries
0:35

Mystics vs Dream

WNBA•Final

77

92

Mystics vs Dream
1:48

Arizona vs Washington St.

NCAAF•Final

34

24

Arizona vs Washington St.
0:39

UFC Fight Night Highlights: Hernandez at Dumas

UFC Fight Night Highlights: Hernandez at Dumas
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Zuffa Boxing Highlights: Craig Richards at Radivoje Kalajdzic

Zuffa Boxing Highlights: Craig Richards at Radivoje Kalajdzic
1:38

Zuffa Boxing Highlights: Michael Pirotton at Johnny Fisher

Zuffa Boxing Highlights: Michael Pirotton at Johnny Fisher
0:50

Zuffa Boxing Highlights: Alex MacMillan vs Guillaume Azagier

Zuffa Boxing Highlights: Alex MacMillan vs Guillaume Azagier
1:00

Ole Miss vs Florida

NCAAF•Final

28

52

Ole Miss vs Florida
1:21

Oregon vs USC

NCAAF•Final

41

27

Oregon vs USC
0:36

South Carolina vs Alabama

NCAAF•Final

18

49

South Carolina vs Alabama
0:50

C. Michigan vs Miami (Fla.)

NCAAF•Final

3

52

C. Michigan vs Miami (Fla.)
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Vanderbilt vs Auburn

NCAAF•Final

15

21

Vanderbilt vs Auburn
1:02

Utah vs Iowa St.

NCAAF•Final

31

17

Utah vs Iowa St.
0:50

Wisconsin vs Penn State

NCAAF•Final

24

20

Wisconsin vs Penn State
0:42

Oklahoma vs Georgia

NCAAF•Final

13

41

Oklahoma vs Georgia

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Eric Cohen

+2563

(61%)

76-49 in Last 125 MLB Picks

MLB
PHI @ ATL • Tue 2:00pm

ATL -1.5

+119

Spread

Picked: Sep 28 @ 12:54pm

Analysis

I'll lay the -1.5 run line for the home team in Game 1 of this short series. Chris Sale is 3-0 vs. Philadelphia this season with a 2.08 ERA in four starts. In those first three games, Atlanta won each by multiple runs. Meanwhile, Philadelphia starts Jesus Luzardo in Game 1, though I'm not sure how much length they'll give him after coming off the Injured List on Sunday. Luzardo through a two-hit shutout vs. Atlanta in September, but is he 100% now. Who knows? Either way, I think the Braves win Game 1 by a score of 5-2 and sweep the Phillies, who look to be on a downward trajectory at this point.

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Micah Roberts

+507

(52%)

28-26-2 in Last 56 MLB Picks

MLB
PHI @ ATL • Tue 2:00pm

Under 7

-127

Over/Under

Picked: Sep 28 @ 3:53pm

Analysis

The Braves went 9-4 against the Phillies this season, and the Phillies needed all 162 games to prove they were a playoff team. The Phillies come stumbling in, but they get a big boost on Tuesday when Jesus Luzardo starts his first game since September 7th, beating the Braves 1-0. The Phillies have won his last seven starts while allowing only one run between his last three starts. Luzardo hasn't started a game since September 7th due to inflammation in his left shoulder, but pitched one inning of relief in Sunday's clinching win against Tampa Bay. The Braves won three times this season against Philly with Chris Sale starting the game. I like the Phillies to win, but I like the under a little better.

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Micah Roberts

+523

(58%)

25-18 in Last 43 MLB ML Picks

MLB
CHW @ HOU • Tue 5:00pm

CHW

+116

Money Line

Picked: Sep 28 @ 3:25pm

Analysis

The Astros have won seven of their last nine meetings against the White Sox, including three or four to start September. But both teams are in different places right now from September 3rd. The White Sox have won six of their last eight, getting their hitting practice against the Rockies and the Royals. Confidence should be high compared to the Astros, who finished the year limping in at 81-81. I don't think there's ever been a team to make the postseason with a .500 or worse record. The Astros beat the White Sox 5 games to 2 this season, but right now I think the White Sox are playing better baseball. White Sox to win Game 1 and the series.

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Jeff Hochman

+20

(58%)

7-5 in Last 12 TOR ML Picks

NHL
MON @ TOR • Tue 7:00pm

TOR

-105

Money Line

Picked: Sep 15 @ 5:10pm

Analysis

Montreal posted 106 points last season, but underlying PDO numbers imply luck played a major role. Teams that overachieve this way often stumble early. Toronto, which finished last in 5-on-5 Corsi For percentage, now has a deeper lineup, a healthy Auston Matthews, and top draft pick Gavin McKenna—an emerging star. You want to back teams on Opening Night that finished last in 5-on-5 CF% but upgraded with elite talent and project as contenders. This system has hit nearly 68% in the first month of the season and has won five straight on Opening Night. The Maple Leafs, after dropping three straight to Montreal last season, are the best Opening Night wager by far. This line should be at least minus-130.

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Matt Severance

+527

(82%)

9-2 in Last 11 BOS ATS Picks

NHL
NYR @ BOS • Tue 8:00pm

BOS -1

+132

Spread

Picked: Sep 25 @ 6:01pm

Analysis

So here is the deal regarding NHL 2026-27. Most books don't offer -1. They prefer Tie No Bet. Which I would love that. And I will tell you when I think that's the play because we don't have it yet. I am going to alter my strategy a little to start. I can get the Bruins around -130 on the ML and yes I do think they win. So why not take +132 for the possible empty-netter? Now that I am knee-deep in soccer, I have learned to accept draws and kinda realize the pricing model is beneficial to take one.

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