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Keith McCarthy is an experienced sports analyst with a passion for predicting the outcomes of games spanning across sports such as football, basketball, baseball, and hockey, with a special expertise in college sports.

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NCAAF Insight

FCS Picks: #3 Montana #13 Northern Arizona Odds & Prediction (Oct 10)

In this week’s FCS picks, we’ll break down the Montana vs Northern Arizona matchup, featuring a battle of top-15 teams. The Grizzlies enter as the favorite, despite being on the road. They will be aiming to improve to 39-15 against Northern Arizona all-time. Montana Looks to Keep Rolling Montana enters this game having historically dominated […]

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NCAAF Insight

FCS Picks: #2 Tarleton State vs #8 Austin Peay Odds & Prediction (Oct 10)

In this week’s FCS picks, we’ll break down the Tarleton State vs Austin Peay matchup, featuring a battle of top-10 teams. They played a thriller last season in a 45-44 result, and are likely to hold another very competitive high-stakes matchup in this rematch. Tarleton State Eyes FCS Top Spot Tarleton State is one of […]

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NFL Insight

NFL Odds, Predictions: 49ers vs Seahawks Week 5 Preview & Picks (Oct 11)

In this week’s 49ers vs Seahawks matchup, a huge NFC West battle takes place. The defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks are favored to win this one at home. They face an uphill climb against the undefeated 49ers, who currently sit atop the standings. 49ers Seeking 5-0 Start to Season The 49ers improved to 4-0 against […]

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NFL Insight

NFL Odds, Predictions: Lions vs Cardinals Week 5 Preview & Picks (Oct 11)

In this week’s Lions vs Cardinals matchup, two NFC teams battle to get a leg up in the standings. Detroit is slightly favored to win, despite being on the road, as they seek to earn their first win of the year away from home. Arizona will put them to the test in this one. Lions […]

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NCAAF Insight

NCAAF: #5 Ohio State vs #14 Iowa Preview, Odds, Picks (Oct 3)

In this week’s Ohio State vs Iowa matchup, the Buckeyes and Hawkeyes face off in an undefeated battle. Ohio State is heavily favored, despite being on the road. They opened the season at #1 in the country but have since fallen to #5, aiming to rise back up. Ohio State Seeks to Continue Rising Ohio […]

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NCAAF Insight

NCAAF: #7 Alabama vs #16 Mississippi State Preview, Odds, Picks (Oct 3)

In this week’s Alabama vs Mississippi State matchup a pair of top SEC teams faces off in a top-20 matchup. The Crimson Tide are favored to win on the road but face a challenge against a rough Bulldogs team. The winner will rise to 5-0 and the top of the SEC. Alabama Seeking to Rise […]

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NFL Insight

NCAAF: California vs UNLV Preview, Odds, Picks (Oct 3)

In this week’s California vs UNLV matchup, a battle of 2-2 teams takes place. The winner will climb back above the .500 mark, taking a step closer to bowl eligibility. Meanwhile, the loser will drop to 2-3. The Rebels are favored to narrowly win this at home. California Seeking Bounce Back Victory California dropped to […]

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NFL Insight

NFL Odds, Predictions: Broncos vs 49ers Preview & Picks (Oct 4)

In this week’s Broncos vs 49ers matchup, a key battle of the west takes place. Denver is seeking to win their third game in a row, and first on the road, to rise to 3-1. Meanwhile, San Francisco enters this game undefeated and will look to win at home and rise to 4-0. Broncos Seeking […]

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NFL Insight

NFL Odds, Predictions: Chiefs vs Raiders Preview & Picks (Oct 4)

In this week’s Chiefs vs Raiders matchup, a battle of undefeated 3-0 squads will take place. Kansas City is favored on the road to improve to 4-0 and take over the outright lead in the division after this game, but the Raiders are off to an excellent start of their own. Chiefs Continue to Dominate […]

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NFL Insight

NFL Odds, Predictions: Dolphins vs Vikings Preview & Picks (Oct 4)

In this week’s Dolphins vs Vikings matchup, the 0-3 Dolphins are seeking to avoid a catastrophic start. They face an uphill battle against the 3-0 Vikings on the road, hoping that QB Malik Willis will have a breakout game. The Vikings enter favored by 11 points. Dolphins and Willis Seeking Improvement The Dolphins have had […]

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NCAAF Insight

College Football Gameday Picks: Best Straight-Up Predictions and Odds (Sep 26)

The rankings continue to change as we enter Week 4 of the college football season. There are plenty of great odds and picks to bet on this week, so don’t miss our predictions for this week’s top-5 matchups straight-up. Best Straight-Up College Football Picks UCLA vs Maryland UCLA opened the season 3-0, but should be […]

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NCAAF Insight

College Football Picks Gameday: Best ATS Predictions and Odds (Sep 26)

The rankings continue to change as we enter Week 4 of the college football season. There are plenty of great odds and picks to bet on this week, so don’t miss our predictions for this week’s top-5 matchups against-the-spread. Best ATS College Football Picks #1 Texas vs #14 Tennessee Texas has been rolling ever since […]

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NFL Insight

Caleb Williams Crying Prop: Will the QB Open the Floodgates Again this Season?

Caleb Williams has been back in the news after suffering a hamstring injury, once again seen with a towel over his head on the sidelines. Some have praised his willingness to be emotionally vulnerable, while others argue it has no place on the football field. Caleb Williams Crying: Will He Cry Again in 2026? Caleb […]

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NCAAF Insight

NCAAF: Kansas State vs Cincinnati Preview, Odds, Picks (Sep 26)

Kansas State and Cincinnati battle in a Big-12 clash of the unbeatens. While the loser of this game will still have a solid 3-1 record, the winner will earn a phenomenal 4-0 start and likely climb into the Top-25. Kansas State off to Red-Hot Start Kansas State improved to 3-0 following a strong win over […]

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NCAAF Insight

NCAAF: TCU vs UCF Preview, Odds, Picks (Sep 26)

TCU and UCF matchup this week in a key Big-12 clash. Both teams are 2-1, seeking a win to improve to 3-1 and climb further up the conference standings. The Horned Frogs are slightly favored on the road. TCU Seeking to Build Momentum TCU enters Big-12 conference play with a 2-1 record. They’ve won their […]

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NCAAF Insight

NCAAF: UNLV vs Akron Preview, Odds, Picks (Sep 26)

UNLV and Akron face off in an exciting Vegas matchup. Both teams sit at 1-2, in desperate need of a win in this game to climb back to the .500 mark and avoid falling to 1-3 on the season. UNLV Looks to Turn the Tides UNLV has had a disappointing start to the season, losing […]

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NCAAF Insight

NCAAF: #17 Iowa vs #18 Michigan Preview, Odds, Picks (Sep 26)

Iowa and Michigan face off on Saturday in a B1G matchup between two top-20 teams. Michigan is favored to win at home but faces a tough challenge against a very stout Iowa defense. Iowa Seeks B1G Upset Over Wolverines Iowa faces their toughest test of the season yet against #18 Michigan, hoping to pull off […]

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NCAAF Insight

NCAAF: #1 Texas vs #14 Tennessee Preview, Odds, Picks (Sep 26)

Texas and Tennessee face off in a key top-15 college football matchup. The Longhorns are favored to win this game after dethroning former #1 Ohio State in Week 2, but face a legitimate challenge on the road against the Volunteers. Texas Looks to Maintain #1 Rank The Longhorns dominated UTSA in Week 3, remaining atop […]

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MLB Insight

It’s Will Smith’s World Series and We’re Just Living In It

A Will Smith World Series Streak for the Ages One of the most interesting streaks in today’s sports world continued when the Dodgers won the World Series in Game 7. Their own catcher, Will Smith, hit a key home run in extra innings to earn his third title (2020, 2024, 2025). Meanwhile, another Will Smith […]

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NCAAF Insight

NCAAF: Week 4 Top-25 Showcase – 3 Ranked vs Ranked Matchups (Sep 20)

Week 4 of the college football season features three more exciting games featuring ranked teams vs ranked teams. Check out our picks for each game! Game 1: #17 Texas Tech @ #16 Utah This game is likely to have Big-12 title game implications. Utah’s impressive win over UCLA is less so now that the Bruins […]

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