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NFL · Sunday PICK

Chiefs -3.5

Kansas City’s offensive efficiency against a struggling secondary makes the number playable.

2 units
NBA · Tonight LEAN

Jokic over 11.5 rebounds

Matchup and pace numbers support the over. Recent sample has been consistent on the glass.

1 unit
NFL · Sunday PICK

Under 47.5

Both teams rank in the bottom half in pace. Weather and defensive rankings point to a slower game.

1.5 units
NFL · Sunday PICK

Bills +2.5

Buffalo has covered in similar spots this season. Market may be overvaluing the home side.

1.5 units
NBA · Tonight LEAN

Lakers team total over 112.5

Pace and defensive rankings favor a higher-scoring game. Injury report still pending.

1 unit
NFL · Monday PICK

Mahomes over 1.5 passing TDs

Red-zone efficiency and matchup against a bottom-tier pass defense support the over.

1 unit
NBA · Tonight LEAN

Celtics -6.5

Home favorite with rest advantage. Opponent is on the second night of a back-to-back.

1 unit
NFL · Sunday PICK

Dolphins over 23.5 team total

Explosive offense facing a secondary that has struggled against deep shots recently.

1.5 units
NBA · Tonight LEAN

Under 224.5

Both teams have played slower in recent games. Defensive adjustments expected.

1 unit

Recent analysis

Week 7 NFL prop angles

October 18, 2026

Key player prop edges based on matchup data, snap counts, and recent efficiency numbers.

How we research sides and totals

Guide

The process behind the picks: what we look at, what we ignore, and how units are sized.

Sunday slate notes

October 19, 2026

Injury updates, weather watch, and three games where the number looks soft.

Track record

+12.4
Units (YTD)
54%
Win rate
187
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