What a day for sports betting! Yesterday’s action in NCAA football and Major League Baseball gave us plenty to celebrate, a couple of misses to shrug off, and some solid lessons to carry forward. I manually confirmed all outcomes on ESPN.com to ensure accuracy, so let’s dive into how our bets played out.
NCAA Football: A Strong Showing
College football kicked off with some thrilling moments, and our picks in this space were mostly on point. First up, Iowa State +3.5 (-115) was a winner. The Cyclones showed up with grit, covering the spread in a game that kept us on the edge of our seats. Their performance was a reminder of why underdogs with a chip on their shoulder can be gold in the early season.
Next, we had the Sam Houston vs. Western Kentucky Over 61.5 (-105), and this one delivered in a big way. Both teams brought the offense, racking up points and pushing the total well past the line. Games like these are why overs can be so fun—when the points pile up, it’s hard not to smile.
The real highlight, though, was our NCAAF parlay: Iowa State ML (+135), Western Kentucky Team Total Over 35.5 (-115), and Hawaii -2.5 (-105). All three legs hit, and let me tell you, there’s nothing like the rush of a parlay coming through! Iowa State pulled off the outright win as underdogs, Western Kentucky’s offense did its job by clearing their team total, and Hawaii took care of business by covering the spread. This parlay was the cherry on top of a great college football day.
MLB: A Mixed Bag
On the baseball diamond, things were a bit more up and down. Our prop bet on Juan Soto to hit a home run didn’t pan out. Soto’s got the power, but yesterday wasn’t his day for going deep. It happens—props like these are always a bit of a swing, but the potential payout keeps them tempting.
On the brighter side, we nailed the Dodgers-Padres Under (looking for 7.5 or 8). The pitching duel we expected materialized, and the game stayed low-scoring, landing comfortably under the total. There’s something satisfying about calling a tight, well-pitched game correctly.
Our MLB parlay, however, was a split decision. The Dodgers-Padres Under 7 hit, reinforcing our read on that game’s pitching matchup. But Eugenio Suárez to record an RBI or 2+ total bases didn’t come through. Suárez couldn’t quite get it done, which snapped the parlay’s momentum. Still, going 1-for-2 on the parlay legs isn’t the worst outcome—it’s a reminder that parlays are tough but thrilling when they hit.
Takeaways and What’s Next
Overall, yesterday was a solid day. The NCAAF bets were the stars, with a perfect 3-for-3 record, including that sweet parlay cash. MLB gave us a 2-for-3 outcome, with the Soto miss and Suárez leg stinging a bit but not enough to overshadow the wins. The under bets in the Dodgers-Padres game showed that trusting strong pitching can pay off, while the college football results reminded us to keep an eye on motivated underdogs and high-octane offenses.
Moving forward, let’s keep riding the hot hand in college football, especially with early-season games offering some juicy opportunities. For MLB, we’ll stay selective with props and focus on games where pitching matchups give us an edge. Yesterday’s results have us feeling good, but there’s always room to sharpen the strategy.
What bets are you eyeing for today? Let’s keep the momentum going!
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