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CFB DFS picks and strategy for the Monday slate (9/4)
We close out Week 1 of the 2023 college football season with a showdown slate between the Clemson Tigers and the Duke Blue Devils. The Tigers have lost a bit of luster the last few years after building themselves into a semi-dynasty in the decade prior. The Blue Devils are more known for their […]
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CFB DFS picks and strategy for the Sunday slate (9/3)
Week 1 comes to a close with a three-game slate, and each of them are vastly different in style. All three games are at different times as well, so we will be able to fully focus and tilt about each one individually. Let’s dive in. Vegas Odds Team Odds Team Odds Total Northwestern +185 […]
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CFB DFS picks and strategy for the Saturday late slate (9/2)
We are right in the middle of the college football Week 1 grind and won’t have much time to breathe before the nine-game night DFS slate kicks off Saturday. This slate has the potential to be mega high-scoring, a hallmark of every secondary slate. There are some big names on this slate and plenty of […]
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CFB DFS picks and strategy for the Saturday early slate (9/2)
College football is here, and we have a robust schedule for Week 1. We just got through an 11-game DFS slate Thursday and have a 14-game main slate upon us for Saturday. Additionally, there will be coverage for the nine-game night slate as well as the four-game late-night set. Things don’t end there though. There […]
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College Football Mid-Major Best Bets (Week 1)
Week 1 of the college football season is here, and it’s not without some problems already. I’m a heavy team total guy when it comes to the sport, and the supposedly most reliable book for them, DraftKings Sportsbook, decided to take them down Thursday night and haven’t put them back up. They pulled this stuff […]
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CFB DFS picks and strategy for the Friday slate (9/1)
Week 1 of the college football season kicked off with a massive slate Thursday, and with the broken early season DFS pricing, scores were insanely high. Salaries will level off in a couple of weeks and we will be able to utilize our edge and find intelligent ways to find leverage. We have a five-game […]
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College Football Best Bets of the Week: Week 1
After a fun-filled Week 0 in the 2023 college football season, Week 1 will try to live up to the hype, with games starting Thursday night and continuing through Labor Day. Bettors got an appetizer last weekend with Notre Dame and USC. But they will have the main course available Saturday, with games starting at […]
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College Football Betting Preview: LSU vs. Florida State
After a massive slate of games Saturday, bettors and college football fans will get treated to a top-10 matchup between the No. 5 LSU Tigers and No. 8 Florida State Seminoles Sunday night at Camping World Stadium in Orlando (7:30 p.m. ET, ABC). LSU enters the primetime showdown as 2.5-point road favorites over Florida State, […]
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CFB DFS picks and strategy for the Thursday slate (8/31)
The 2023 college football season started with a bang as Week 0 brought with it plenty of excitement and profitability for the FTN community. Our line-in-the-sand DFS play (Nick Nash) went ballistic with 3 touchdown receptions at just 5% rostership. The season can be grind, and it was obviously very nice to be able to […]
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College Football FCS Roundup (Week 1)
Welcome to Week 1 of the college football season, as we dip our toes into the FCS level. They are frequently listed as the extra games on your college football rotation, but quite often there is some value in the FCS vs. FBS games on a week-to-week basis. The problem is that the books mostly […]
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2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Blake Corum
Last Updated: 08/26/2023 Blake Corum has established himself as the lead back for Michigan’s potent rushing attack. He is coming off back-to-back 900-plus rushing yard seasons and was third in the Big Ten last year with 1,463 yards. His 18 rushing touchdowns were second in the conference and top five in the nation. Corum […]
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Week 0 College Football Favorite Bet
College football is back, and one team on a mission this year is the USC Trojans. USC opens the season as the No. 6 team overall and are desperately trying to make their first-ever College Football Playoff appearance. As a team with 11 national championships, including two back-to-back in 2003 & 2004, their proud history […]
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College Football Best Bets: Week 0
The college football season is upon us, and Week 0 is here to satiate our cravings for gridiron action. I’ve been studying the games from every angle and have found a couple bets that are advantageous for us. Let’s take a look at those money-making opportunities below. Nick Nash Anytime Touchdown Scorer (+450, DraftKings […]
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CFB DFS picks and strategy for the Saturday slate (8/26)
The 2023 college football season begins with a Saturday slate of games collectively known as “Week 0.” For those of you new to my CFB content, my slate breakdowns include my top players at each position, a core for both DraftKings and FanDuel as well as advantageous PrizePicks props or betting opportunities. Additionally, you’ll want […]
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2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Donovan Edwards
Last Updated: 8/21/2023 Donovan Edwards is a former 5-star recruit who could start for almost any team outside of Michigan, so even though he has limited touches it shouldn’t be held against him. Last year he stepped in after Blake Corum’s injury and posted three straight games with 110-plus rushing yards and averaged […]
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College Football Group of 5 Roundup (Week 0)
Welcome to Week 0 of the college football season, as we dip our toes into the sport with seven matchups on the FBS level. The Group of Five has several opportunities for Power 5 victories as Navy takes on Notre Dame overseas, San Jose State travels to USC and Hawaii heads to SEC country to […]
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2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Will Shipley
Last Updated: 8/8/2023 Will Shipley is a versatile running back ascending to stardom for the Tigers, with over 2,200 yards and 26 touchdowns from scrimmage in his first two seasons. His 1,182 rushing yards and 15 rushing touchdowns in 2022 were both second in the ACC. Shipley is a dynamic playmaker who can […]
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Conference Championship Bets
Every year I like to do some modest bets on conference champions and conference championship game appearances. The reason I say modest is because these will be smaller bets with the goal of hitting one or two to make a profit. If none of them hit, then you don’t lose as much in the grand […]
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FBS/FCS Showdowns: Which FCS Teams Could Pull Off an Upset in 2023?
Every year there are plenty of games between the FCS and FBS levels. Last year there were eight victories by the lower level over the higher one, with the highlight being a Southern Illinois 31-24 victory over Northwestern out of the Big 10. Let’s take a look at several potential upsets that could occur this […]
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College Football Betting: Mountain West Conference Preview
With Week 0 of the 2023 college football season only a couple of weeks away, it’s a great time to look at the latest odds for the Mountain West Conference. 2023 Mountain West Conference Odds Here are the updated odds for which team will win the Mountain West Championship Game this upcoming season, according […]
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2023 College Football Season Preview: Win Total Best Bets
College football’s win totals represent such good value if you take the time to do the research. If you give yourself plenty of options with regards to sportsbooks, you’d be surprised how many teams had two or three different totals in two or three different books. Last year I lost on my biggest play (the […]
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2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Raheim Sanders
Last Updated: 8/1/2023 Rahiem Sanders exploded onto the scene as a sophomore last year for the Razorbacks. Sanders appeared in 13 games and produced 1,714 scrimmage yards, including 1,443 rushing yards, the fourth most in Arkansas history. Sanders stands an imposing 6-foot-2 and 237 pounds and runs with every pound behind his pads. […]
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2023 College Football Season Preview: Win Total Over/Unders (ACC)
One of the biggest changes in college football this offseason was the ACC’s decision to get rid of divisions, with the top two overall teams in the conference now meeting in the championship game. You may notice the group of quarterbacks in this conference are pretty stellar, with UNC’s Drake Maye and Miami’s Tyler Van […]
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2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Trey Benson
Last Updated: 7/28/2023 Trey Benson is among last season’s risers as he emerged as an effective runner for the ascending Seminoles offense. This was his first time seeing significant touches at the college level and made the best of it. His 6.4 yards per carry was the second most in the ACC, and […]
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2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Braelon Allen
Last Updated: 7/28/2023 Braelon Allen is coming off his second straight 1,200-yard rushing season as he continues to be the motor that drives the Badgers’ offense. These back-to-back 1,200-yard seasons are even more impressive considering he is only 19 years old and is a converted linebacker/safety. Allen has an imposing frame, standing 6-foot-2 […]
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2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: TreVeyon Henderson
Last Updated: 7/28/2023 TreVeyon Henderson is yet again another impressive running back emerging in Columbus for the Buckeyes. Henderson exploded onto the scene as a freshman in 2021, rushing for over 1,200 yards and helping lead the Buckeyes to a college football playoff berth. We did not get to see the best of Henderson […]
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College Football Best Bets of the Week: Week 1
We are one month away until the 2023 college football season kicks off across the country. The action begins Saturday, Aug. 26, with seven games in the FBS, including Navy taking on Notre Dame in Dublin, Ireland, and USC opening up the season at home against San Jose State. Week 1 should be exciting […]
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College Football Betting: SEC Conference Preview
With Week 1 of the 2023 college football season a little over a month away, it’s a great time to look at the latest odds for the SEC. 2023 SEC Odds Here are the updated odds for which team will win the SEC Championship Game this upcoming season, according to DraftKings Sportsbook. Georgia (-115) […]
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2023 College Football Season Preview: Win Total Over/Unders (Sun Belt Conference)
The Sun Belt has moved to the best of the group of five conferences after another stellar season. James Madison won the east in their first year as an FBS squad, but unfortunately once again is not eligible for a bowl due to the incompetence of the NCAA. The Dukes should still be good if […]
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College Football Betting: Big 12 Conference Preview
With Week 1 of the 2023 college football season a little over a month away, it’s a great time to look at the latest odds for the Big 12 conference. 2023 Big 12 Conference Odds Here are the updated odds for which team will win the Big 12 Championship Game this upcoming season, according […]
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2023 College Football Season Preview: Win Total Over/Unders (Conference USA)
Conference USA saw a lot of turnover this offseason and is even crazier right now than it has been in the past. The team that most think will be in the mix for the title is Liberty, who is coming off being an independent. Joining them is fellow independent New Mexico State as well as […]
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2023 College Football Season Preview: Win Total Over/Unders (MAC)
The MAC is always one of my favorite previews to do, and the last two years I’ve picked the winner with Toledo and Kent State taking the crowns. The East division could be relatively wide open with Miami (OH), Ohio and Buffalo all having a shot. In the West, the Rockets figure to be the […]
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