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JD joined the Covers team covering college football for the 2021 season. He eats, sleeps, and breathes the game of college football. Not reading about the South Alabama backfield in the month of March? JD frowns upon your lack of dedication to the game. When it's not college football season, he's a part of Covers' coverage of college basketball and MLB coverage.

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Team: Oregon Ducks
Sport to bet on: College football
Sports movie: The Sandlot
Sports snack: Cherries
Covers feature: College football betting trends
Remember when Michigan State opened the 2021 season as +3 underdogs (and +135 on the moneyline) to Northwestern? An easy 38-21 Spartans win was a great start to the season. Considering the Spartans finished the season 11-2 and the Wildcats went 3-9, it's a reminder that there's always an edge somewhere.
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Toledo vs. Western Michigan in 2020. The Rockets scored a touchdown to go up 38-28 with just under three minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. Naturally, I was feeling good about my Toledo +2 point spread and +115 moneyline tickets. Not so fast — with the help of an onside kick, Western Michigan scored two touchdowns in the final 0:45 for a 41-38 win that spoiled both of my tickets.
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Yankees vs Giants Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game

Jun 1, 2024 • 11:17 AM ET

The New York Yankees have lived up to the "Bronx Bombers" moniker this season, and our MLB picks believe Logan Webb will be their next victim.

Angels vs Mariners Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game

May 31, 2024 • 11:46 AM ET

Two young stud starters square off in Seattle tonight as the Angels' Jose Soriano takes on the Mariners Bryan Woo, and our MLB betting picks expect this battle to live up to expectations.

Astros vs Mariners Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Today’s MLB Game

May 30, 2024 • 9:18 AM ET

It's been a low-scoring series in Seattle between the struggling Astros and the swing-happy Mariners, and our MLB betting picks for Thursday afternoon don't see the offenses getting on track in this spot.

Astros vs Mariners Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game

May 29, 2024 • 9:56 AM ET

Both the Houston Astros and the Seattle Mariners have been Under-friendly in 2024, and our MLB betting picks expect that trend to continue in a high-quality starting pitching battle on Wednesday night.

Dodgers vs Reds Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game

May 25, 2024 • 11:47 AM ET

Walker Buehler's been showing some old flashes for the Dodgers this season, and he and the Reds' Hunter Greene should do their part in keeping things in check tonight.

Cubs vs Cardinals Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game

May 24, 2024 • 10:41 AM ET

Shota Imanaga has been a force to be reckoned with for the Cubs this year, and he should stymie the St. Louis Cardinals attack on Friday night. But the Chicago offense could also have difficulty at the dish, per our MLB betting picks.

Diamondbacks vs Dodgers Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game

May 22, 2024 • 9:20 AM ET

Ryne Nelson has been abysmal when taking the hump for Arizona this season, and our MLB picks think he'll serve as the perfect pitcher for the Dodgers to use to break out of their offensive funk.

Diamondbacks vs Dodgers Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game

May 21, 2024 • 10:50 AM ET

There's a lot to love about the seasons Brandon Pfaadt and Gavin Stone have had thus far and with them both taking the mound tonight, our MLB picks expect offense to be hard to come by.

Diamondbacks vs Dodgers Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game

May 20, 2024 • 10:28 AM ET

The Diamondbacks are in Los Angeles for a three-game set with the Dodgers and pitching could be what tells the story in Game 1, especially early. Read more in our MLB betting picks below.

Reds vs Dodgers Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Today’s MLB Game

May 19, 2024 • 10:55 AM ET

The Dodgers have won nine of their last 10 games inside Dodger Stadium and covered the run line in eight of those. That's where our MLB betting picks are looking with the Reds in town Sunday afternoon.

Angels vs Rangers Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game

May 18, 2024 • 12:34 PM ET

While it's been yet another disastrous season for the Halos, left-handed starter Patrick Sandoval will give Los Angeles the advantage early on in tonight's AL West showdown. Read more in our Angels vs. Rangers betting picks.

Reds vs Dodgers Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game

May 17, 2024 • 11:50 AM ET

Concerning underlying metrics continue to follow Frankie Montas and James Paxton, and JD Yonke expects tonight's Cincinnati and Los Angeles to pile on the runs in tonight's contest. Read more in our Reds vs. Dodgers betting picks.

Dodgers vs Giants Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game

May 15, 2024 • 11:44 AM ET

Logan Webb's recent struggles shouldn't be chalked up to a new downward trend for the Giants ace. He has generally pitched better at home than away from it, and tonight he returns to Oracle. Even against a vaunted Dodgers side, the Under is the play.

Dodgers vs Giants Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game

May 14, 2024 • 10:08 AM ET

Gavin Stone has yet to put it all together in his brief MLB career, but he's showing signs of improvement ahead of this matchup with a stunted Giants offense. Find out how our MLB betting picks will attack this tilt.

Dodgers vs Giants Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game

May 13, 2024 • 12:22 PM ET

The Dodgers continue their tour of NL West ballparks, with a stop in San Francisco to take on the Giants. Considering the form of both starting pitchers, our MLB picks believe the Under is the only way to play this game.

Dodgers vs Padres Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game

May 12, 2024 • 11:36 AM ET

While Yu Darvish's surface-level stats are strong, the signs of a decline are starting to show. And with the Dodgers in town this afternoon, our MLB betting picks expect a short outing from the 37-year-old.

Dodgers vs Padres Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight's MLB Game

May 11, 2024 • 11:22 AM ET

James Paxton's solid surface numbers are a lie. The veteran lefty's velocity is down, he's walking everybody, and he has been exceptionally lucky when preventing runs. The Padres will make him pay today, running up the score against the Dodgers.

Dodgers vs Padres Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game

May 10, 2024 • 12:01 PM ET

With no shortage of star power making up Los Angeles' lineup, we're expecting the NL West leaders to make life miserable for San Diego starter Michael King tonight. Read more in our Dodgers vs. Padres betting picks.

Marlins vs Dodgers Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game

May 7, 2024 • 10:08 AM ET

Bettors should expect another well-pitched affair at Dodger Stadium as Edward Cabrera and the Marlins visit Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Los Angeles, per our MLB betting picks

Marlins vs Dodgers Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game

May 6, 2024 • 11:02 AM ET

Roddery Munoz has gotten off to a stellar start in the big leagues, but our MLB picks don't like his chances against the Dodgers — more specifically, Will Smith

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