Free Picks and Predictions for September 4 from Handicapper Doug Upstone

For Wednesday, we have two free MLB picks and will look at the early college football line moves for this weekend. For those interested in college football picks, we will have a Friday update and a selection at that time. Take a minute to review all the betting trends, our free picks and predictions (108-78-3 of late) to see what we are thinking about today. See you back here tomorrow.

MLB - (903) PHILADELPHIA at (904) CINCINNATI 6:40 ET NBCSPH, FSOH

The Phillies remain in the fight for the Wild Card, trailing the Chicago Cubs by two games in the loss column. Those making MLB picks do not think Philadelphia will lose any ground and beefed up the Phils from -120 to around -140. The situation does favor the visitor with Philadelphia averaging 6.0 runs a game in their last seven outings, and getting after the Reds Trevor Bauer shouldn't be a problem, as he has an 8.40 ERA since being traded to Cincinnati. The Phils' Aaron Nola is more than capable of shutting down Cincy, who has averaged 3.1 RPG in their last seven contests. With Nola and the Phils 13-2 when the total is 8.5 to 10 this season, they are the choice.

Betting Trend - 76% backing Philadelphia

Doug's Doc's Take - Philadelphia wins

MLB - (911) COLORADO at (912) L.A. DODGERS 10:10 ET ATTSNRM, SNLA

These NL West rivals have split the totals in this series. However, those betting baseball have taken a position on the "Over", lifting the total from 9 to 9.5. Hyun-Jin Ryu's 2.45 ERA is fabulous. However, consider just three starts ago, it was 1.45, as he's allowed 18 earned runs over 14 2/3 innings in that span of time. Rockies right-hander Antonio Senzatela (8-9, 6.95 ERA) has suffered through a mediocre campaign. When reviewing the trends on these teams, they all point to a lower score, but not sure how you trust either starter and will back the Over.

Betting Trend - 78% backing Over

Doug's Doc's Take - Over

CFB - (313) VANDERBILT at (314) PURDUE 12:00 ET BTN

One of the axioms of betting football is never overreact to Game 1 of the season. Purdue was supposed to handle Nevada on the road, and they had a 14 -point fourth-quarter lead. The Boilermakers were outscored 17-0 thanks to turnovers and lost on the final whistle. Bettors are concerned again about the Boilers defense and have lowered them from -9 to -7 at home against Vanderbilt. Vandy is 2-9 ATS off a home loss by 14 or more points, so what do you do?

Betting Trend - 57% backing Purdue

Doug's Doc's Take - Coming Friday

CFB - (317) SYRACUSE at (318) MARYLAND 12:00 ET ESPN

Maybe the betting public is correct and looking at results of Syracuse and Maryland facing weak competition. The Orange handled Liberty 24-0, while the Terps ran past Howard 79-0. The opening college football odds had the 'Cuse at -3.5, but they've been flipped to +2.5. Maybe this is correct, yet, are you comfortable backing the Turtles at 1-9-1 ATS versus Syracuse?

Betting Trend - 72% backing Maryland

Doug's Doc's Take - Coming Friday

CFB - (319) WEST VIRGINIA at (320) MISSOURI 12:00 ET ESPN2

Neither team looked good in their opener and will seek improvement this Saturday. In spite of Missouri surrendering 297 rushing yards at Wyoming, the Tigers have crawled from -10.5 to -14 against West Virginia in Columbia. The Mountaineers only had 34 yards on the ground against James Madison, making this a less a conundrum for the Tigers. Mizzou is 33-16 ATS in home games off a road loss. Can they repeat that success?

Betting Trend - 59% backing West Virginia

Doug's Doc's Take - Coming Friday

CFB - (363) COASTAL CAROLINA at (364) KANSAS 7:00 ET ESPN+

Les Miles is a successful football coach and currently has an ESPN+ series "Miles To Go", mostly likely try to endear himself with high school football players that he and Kansas can be a cool place to play. Still, reality still counts to those betting football, and the Jayhawks have slid from -10.5 to -7 v. Coastal Carolina. (Not exactly a power) You know Kansas is almost always terrible and is 2-7 ATS the past 11 years as a single-digit favorite.

Betting Trend - 54% backing Kansas

Doug's Doc's Take - Coming Friday

CFB - (377) BUFFALO U. at (378) PENN STATE 7:30 ET FOX

Penn State has seen several players move on to the NFL the last couple seasons. Some wonder coming into 2019, if they could overcome this early in the year. Evidently, the answer is "Yes" as the Nittany Lions are up a whopping 5.5-points to -29.5 vs. Buffalo. Penn State is 10-2 ATS after gaining 575 or more total yards in their previous game.

Betting Trend - 98% backing Penn State

Doug's Doc's Take - Coming Friday

Public Consensus Record (2019) - 51% to 79% - 171-161-6 ATS

Public Consensus Record (2019) - 80% or Higher - 52-58-1 ATS

Line Movement Direction Record (2019) - 214-211-7 ATS

Doug Upstone is the newest handicapper at Doc's Sports and he brings years of experience with him. Doug has 21 documented No. 1 titles and finished in the Top Ten 80 other times in a distinguished career. Doug as a professional handicapper/writer, has written for various well-known sports betting websites and several of the football newsletters you have read before.

Doug excited about the NFL football this season after a 2018 NFL record of 50-34, 59.5% ($500 bettors up $6,100 profit). He might be the new guy, but our experience says he's ready to deliver Big Profits. Check out Doug's Winning Plays! Click Here

For Wednesday, we have two free MLB picks and take a look at the early college football line moves for this weekend. For those relating to college football picks, we will have a Friday update and a selection at that time. Take a minute to review all the betting trends, our free picks and predictions (108-78-3 of late) to see what we are thinking about today. See you back here tomorrow.

MLB - (903) PHILADELPHIA at (904) CINCINNATI 6:40 ET NBCSPH, FSOH

The Phillies remain in the fight for the Wild Card, trailing the Chicago Cubs by two games in the loss column. Those making MLB picks do not think Philadelphia will lose any ground and beefed up the Phils from -120 to around -140. The situation does favor the visitor with Philadelphia averaging 6.0 runs a game in their last seven outings and getting after the Reds Trevor Bauer shouldn't be a problem, as he has an 8.40 ERA since being traded to Cincinnati. The Phils Aaron Nola is more than capable of shutting down Cincy, who has averaged 3.1 RPG in their last seven contests. With Nola and the Phils 13-2 when the total is 8.5 to 10 this season, they are the choice.

Betting Trend - 80% backing Rutgers, 59% on Under

Doug's Doc's Take - Philadelphia wins

MLB - (911) COLORADO at (912) L.A. DODGERS 10:10 ET ATTSNRM, SNLA

This NL West rivals have split the totals in this series, however, those betting baseball have taken a position on the "Over", lifting the total from 9 to 9.5. Hyun-Jin Ryu's 2.45 ERA is fabulous, but consider just three starts ago it was 1.45, as he's allowed 18 earned runs over 14 2/3 innings in that span of time. Rockies right-hander Antonio Senzatela (8-9, 6.95 ERA) has suffered through a mediocre campaign. When reviewing the trends on these teams, they all point to a lower score, but not sure how you trust either starter and will back the Over.

Betting Trend - 56% backing Purdue

Doug's Doc's Take - Over

CFB - (313) VANDERBILT at (314) PURDUE 12:00 ET BTN

One of the axioms of betting football is never overreact to Game 1 of the season. Purdue was supposed to handle Nevada on the road and they has a 14 -point fourth quarter lead. But the Boilermakers were outscored 17-0 thanks to turnover and lost on the final whistle. Bettors are concerned again about the Boilers defense and have lowered them from -9 to -7 at home against Vanderbilt. Vandy is 2-9 ATS off a home loss by 14 or more points, so what do you do?

Betting Trend - 57% backing Memphis

Doug's Doc's Take - Coming Friday

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CFB - (317) SYRACUSE at (318) MARYLAND 12:00 ET ESPN

Maybe the betting public is correct and looking at results of Syracuse and Maryland facing week competition. The Orange handled Liberty 24-0, while the Terps ran past Howard 79-0. The opening college football odds had the 'Cuse at -3.5, but they've been flipped to +2.5. Maybe this is correct, yet are you comfortable backing the Turtles at 1-9-1 ATS versus Syracuse?

Betting Trend - 76% backing Under

Doug's Doc's Take - Coming Friday.

CFB - (319) WEST VIRGINIA at (320) MISSOURI 12:00 ET ESPN2

Neither team looked good in their opener and will seek improvement this Saturday. In spite of Missouri surrendering 297 rushing yards at Wyoming, the Tigers have crawled from -10.5 to -14 against West Virginia in Columbia. The Mountaineers only has 34 yards on the ground against James Madison, making this a less likely conundrum for the Tigers. Mizzou is 33-16 ATS in home games off a road loss, can they repeat that success.

Betting Trend - 84% backing Missouri

Doug's Doc's Take - Coming Friday

CFB - (363) COASTAL CAROLINA at (364) KANSAS 7:00 ET ESPN+

Les Miles is a successful football coach and cureently has a ESPN+ series "Miles To Go", mostl likely try to endure himself with high school football players that he and Kansas can be a cool place to play. Still, reality still counts to those betting football and the Jayhawks have slid fron -10.5 to -7 v. Coastal Carolina. (Not exactly a power) You should know Kansas is 2-7 ATS the past 11 years as a single digit favorite.

Betting Trend - 53% backing Oregon, 55% on Under

Doug's Doc's Take - Coming Friday

CFB - (377) BUFFALO U. at (378) PENN STATE 7:30 ET FOX

Penn State has seen several players move on to the NFL the last couple seasons. Some wonder coming into 2019, if they could overcome this early in the season. Evidently the answer is "Yes" as the Nittany Lions are up a whopping 5.5-points to -29.5 vs. Buffalo. Penn State is 10-2 ATS after gaining 575 or more total yards in their previous game.

Betting Trend - 53% backing Oregon, 55% on Under

Doug's Doc's Take - Coming Friday

Public Consensus Record (2019) - 51% to 79% - 171-161-6 ATS

Public Consensus Record (2019) - 80% or Higher - 52-58-1 ATS

Line Movement Direction Record (2019) - 214-211-7 ATS

Doug Upstone is the newest handicapper at Doc's Sports and he brings years of experience with him. Doug has 21 documented No. 1 titles and finished in the Top Ten 80 other times in a distinguished career. Doug as a professional handicapper/writer, has written for various well-known sports betting websites and several of the football newsletters you have read before.

Doug excited about the NFL football this season after a 2018 NFL record of 50-34, 59.5% ($500 bettors up $6,100 profit). He might be the new guy, but our experience says he's ready to deliver Big Profits. Check out Doug's Winning Plays! Click Here