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The San Francisco Giants head south to face the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Thursday night in a key NL West matchup. The Dodgers (84-67) lead the division but are trying to rebound after two straight losses, while the Giants (76-76) are clinging to postseason hopes despite going just 4-6 in their last 10. San Francisco comes off a 5-1 win over Arizona, as seen on the recent MLB scoreboards, but now faces elite pitching in Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Opening odds: Pick: Dodgers Moneyline (−163)Projected Final Score: Dodgers 5, Giants 3Total Lean: Over 7.5 Reasoning: Yamamoto’s elite pitching paired with LA’s explosive lineup makes the Dodgers the stronger side. Webb can keep San Francisco competitive, but LA’s power bats

The Los Angeles Angels visit the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on Thursday night. The Brewers (93-59) lead the NL Central and are looking sharp down the stretch, while the Angels (69-83) have slumped to last place in the AL West. Milwaukee took Game 1 of the series with a 9-2 victory, as noted in the latest MLB outcomes, and now looks to keep rolling behind starter Quinn Priester. Opening odds: Pick: Brewers Moneyline (−186)Projected Final Score: Brewers 5, Angels 3Total Lean: Under 8.0 Reasoning: Milwaukee is the sharper side both offensively and defensively, with Priester in control on the mound and a balanced lineup behind him. The Angels’ power can’t be overlooked, but their inconsistency and bullpen issues

The Duke Blue Devils host the unbeaten NC State Wolfpack Saturday in Durham for their opening ACC matchup. Duke (1‑2, 0‑0 ACC) is reeling from two straight losses and eager to sharpen up defensively, especially in the secondary. NC State (3‑0, 1‑0 ACC) has already shown balance and strength, with QB C.J. Bailey and RB Hollywood Smothers combining to push the Wolfpack’s offense. This should be a tightly contested game given Duke’s defensive issues and NC State’s road test. Opening odds: Pick: NC State +3.5Projected Final Score: NC State 31, Duke 28 Reasoning: NC State has shown efficiency and steadiness, especially with Bailey and Smothers producing. Duke has talent and plays at home, but defensive lapses and inexperience in key

The Michigan Wolverines head to Lincoln for a Big Ten opener clash with the unbeaten Nebraska Cornhuskers on Saturday. Michigan (2‑1) enters ranked No. 21 and coming off a 63‑3 demolition of Central Michigan, while Nebraska (3‑0) has overwhelmed opponents by 123 total points. The Huskers have won three straight but haven’t beaten a ranked team since 2016 — and Michigan has taken four straight in the series. Opening odds: Pick: Michigan −7Projected Final Score: Michigan 34, Nebraska 20 Reasoning: Michigan’s strength in the trenches, balanced offense, and rising quarterback play make them the sharper side. Nebraska is improved, but hasn’t faced a team close to this caliber. With the Wolverines’ ability to control time of possession and wear down