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Bracketology: Purdue rises to a No. 2 seed, Illinois falls off top line
A couple of significant Big Ten results from overtime games on Tuesday night led to a shakeup on the No. 2 seed line in CBS Sports Bracketology. Purdue rose from a No. 3 seed to a No. 2 seed following its 80-77 win at Nebraska, and Illinois dropped from a No. 2 seed to a No. 3 seed following its 92-90 home loss to Wisconsin. The path to get there was anything but smooth for the Boilermakers, who squandered a 22-point lead in the second half.
Bracketology: Michigan moves up to No.1 overall seed after Arizona loses to Kansas
Michigan overtook Arizona as the No. 1 overall seed in CBS Sports Bracketology following the Wildcats' first loss Monday night at Kansas. The Wolverines, who also have one loss, are claiming the top spot with a profile that includes the No. 1 ranking in a majority of team sheet metrics used by the selection committee. The Wildcats are now the No. 2 overall seed after a tightly contested 82-78 defeat against the Jayhawks, who were playing without star freshman Darryn Peterson.
Bracketology's revolving door of No. 1 seeds continues after Illinois loss
A wild Saturday of college basketball brought both clarity and chaos to the top seed line in CBS Sports Bracketology with five weeks remaining until Selection Sunday. The chaos came in the fight for the final No. 1 seed after Illinois fell 85-82 in overtime at Michigan State. The Illini did no significant harm to their resume by falling in a tight Big Ten road game against the No. 10 Spartans, but they are back on the No. 2 line as the revolving door for the final spot on the top line continued.
Bracketology: Why Illinois is a No. 1 seed and UConn falls off the top line
When Adam Zucker announced Auburn as the No. 1 overall seed during the 2025 NCAA Tournament Selection Show on CBS last March, it came as no surprise even though the Tigers had five losses. All seven CBS Sports writers tasked with predicting the order of the No. 1 seeds for a piece that morning correctly pegged Auburn at No. 1 overall, despite the glaring truth that the Tigers had suffered more defeats than Duke, Houston, Florida and St. John's.
Bracketology: Big East down to three teams in bracket forecast as Seton Hall falls
Seton Hall's 72-60 loss at Villanova on Wednesday night shifted it back to the wrong side of the NCAA Tournament bubble and underscored an increasingly bleak reality facing the Big East. If the Pirates don't right their ship over the next five weeks, the league will likely send just three teams to the NCAA Tournament for the second time in the past three seasons. The loss dropped Seton Hall to 16-7 (6-6 Big East) from "Last Four In" status in CBS Sports Bracketology to the First Four Out.
Bracketology: Iowa State moves up to a No. 1 seed, bumps UConn from top line
Iowa State supplanted UConn on Monday in the updated CBS Sports Bracketology model as the fourth No. 1 seed, bumping the 21-1 Huskies to a projected No. 2 seed on the heels of ISU's fourth consecutive win over the weekend. The.
Bracketology: Michigan vs. Nebraska is rare battle between No. 1 seeds
Each of the No. 1 seeds in the latest run of the CBS Sports Bracketology model will be in action against formidable conference opposition early this week, and at least one of them is guaranteed to lose. That's because of two of them will be playing each other on Tuesday night, when Michigan hosts Nebraska in a seismic Big Ten clash. Nebraska is holding on to the final No. 1 seed as it heads to Ann Arbor to put its undefeated record on the line against the Wolverines.
Bracketology: No. 2 seeds Houston, UConn ready to move up to top line
The race for No. 1 seeds in the 2026 NCAA Tournament is heating up, and this weekend will provide significant data points for a handful of teams jockeying for a spot on the top line. As of Friday, Michigan, Duke, Arizona and Nebraska are No. 1 seeds in CBS Sports Bracketology. But several others aren't far behind and have big games on tap. Take Houston, for example. Currently a No. 2 seed in our model's projection, the Cougars are 17-1 (5-0 Big 12) and riding an 11-game winning streak.
Bracketology: Undefeated Nebraska could follow Indiana's CFP path
For college sports fans turning their full attention to basketball after Indiana's thrilling College Football Playoff National Championship Game win over Miami, welcome to what's been a captivating season thus far. Freshmen stars are once again a feature of the sport, the high-major conference hierarchy is well-balanced and the race for No. 1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament features many worthy challengers. If you're looking for an Indiana-type underdog to cheer for, Nebraska fits the bill.
Bracketology: Duke, UConn rise to No. 1 seeds in NCAA Tournament projection
This week brought a significant shakeup to the No. 1 seeds in CBS Sports Bracketology as our model reacted to Iowa State and Vanderbilt losing for the first time. Both the Cyclones and Commodores have been displaced on the top line after taking lopsided road losses against unranked conference foes. Duke and UConn have risen to take their places entering another big weekend of conference action around college basketball.
Bracketology: Wisconsin in field of 68; Vanderbilt jumps to a No. 1 seed
Wisconsin changed the complexion of its season Saturday by handing No. 2 Michigan its first loss in a stunning 91-88 road upset of the Wolverines. The win sent the Badgers surging 13 spots in the NET, up to No. 40, and breathed life into a previously unimpressive resume. As a result, the Badgers have cracked the field of 68 as a No. 10 seed in the latest CBS Sports Bracketology simulation.
Bracketology: Where UNC, Kentucky are projected to land in NCAA Tournament
The last big Saturday of nonconference action is upon us, and it brings one final opportunity for several marquee teams to make a statement before most conferences begin league play by the end of December. Among them are four brand-name programs who will be featured in the CBS Sports Classic. Tipping first from State Farm Arena in Atlanta at 12:30 p.m. ET Saturday will be No. 6 seed St. John's vs. No. 7 seed Kentucky.
Bracketology: Where Kentucky, North Carolina stand before CBS Sports Classic; conference champions projected
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NCAA Tournament Bracketology: Michigan takes over No. 1 national seed
When our last Bracketology dropped on Nov. 19, Michigan was 3-0 with close wins over middling high-major foes Wake Forest and TCU. As a result, the Wolverines landed as a projected No. 5 seed before heading to Las Vegas for a showcase opportunity at the Players Era event. What Michigan accomplished there put college basketball on notice and sent the Wolverines surging to projected No. 1 seed status in our updated CBS Bracketology.
NCAA Tournament Bracketology: Big Ten overtaking SEC in projected March Madness field
Less than three weeks into the 2025-26 college basketball season, it's getting dark early on the SEC's hopes of matching last year's record tally of 14 NCAA Tournament teams. Tuesday night's 83-66 loss for No. 12 Kentucky against No. 17 Michigan State in the Champions Classic was only the latest bit of evidence to suggest the balance of power is shifting to the Big Ten. The SEC is just 6-11 against other high-major conferences, while the Big Ten is 12-4 entering Wednesday's action.
MLB home run picks, free baseball player props for Thursday
The 2025 MLB Playoffs continue on Thursday with two Game 4 NLDS matchups, as the Dodgers host the Phillies at 6:08 p.m. ET and the Cubs host the Brewers at 9:08 p.m. ET. Timely hitting is always a crux of postseason play, and Brewers catcher William Contreras delivered in a big spot earlier this series, hitting a 411-foot solo shot to put the Brewers ahead in Game 2.
MLB home run picks, free baseball player props for Saturday
The MLB Divisional Round begins on Saturday with a four-game slate, including the No. 1 seed Toronto Blue Jays vs. No. 4 seed New York Yankees in the American League Division Series at 4:08 p.m. ET. Toronto has home-field advantage and also has a rest advantage after getting a bye for winning the AL East.
Free MLB home run picks, odds for Oct. 4: Daulton Varsho is the best bet for Saturday HR player props
The Inside the Lines team has been dishing out nightly home run bets all season long -- up nearly 30 units on the year. For more free daily picks across all sports, visit the Inside the Lines blog. Love Funny Wow Sad Angry Welcome! We hope that you enjoy our free content.
MLB home run picks, free baseball player props for Thursday
Despite only playing in 77 games this season, Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton belted 24 homers during the regular season, and he continues to be one of the most prolific power hitters in baseball when healthy. That has extended into the MLB postseason, where Stanton has hit 18 career home runs, including seven in 14 games during last year's playoffs.
Free MLB home run picks, odds for Oct. 2: Giancarlo Stanton is the best bet for Thursday HR player props
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MLB home run picks, free baseball player props for Wednesday
The San Diego Padres have their backs against the wall during the Wednesday MLB schedule, as the Chicago Cubs can close out the best-of-three National League wild-card series. Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill scored the team's lone run in a 3-1 loss on Tuesday, getting driven in by Xander Bogaerts after doubling to lead off the second inning. Merrill hit .264 with 16 homers during the regular season, and he is +700 to go yard in the Wednesday MLB HR odds.
Free MLB home run picks, odds for Sept. 30: Manny Machado is the best bet for Tuesday HR player props
Padres third baseman Manny Machado homered on the final day of the regular season to finish with 27 home runs in 2025, and now he'll head into the 2025 MLB Playoffs with plenty of confidence. The Padres will visit the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday for Game 1 of their NL Wild Card series, and first pitch is scheduled for 3:08 p.m. ET.
Free MLB home run picks and Playoff futures: Machado HR Value, Cubs take Game 1, Pivetta Over 4.5 Strikeouts
For more real-time, free picks every day: Inside the Lines Blog. Do you know how impressive it is to finish near +40 units DESPITE a 2+ week stretch without a correct HR bet? That's just how powerful our Inside the Lines system was this season. Manny Machado (SD) +485, DraftKings Machado is a solid 5-13 in his career against Matt Boyd, and while he doesn't have a home run against Boyd, Machado does have two doubles against him.
Free MLB home run picks and Playoff futures: Mariners win the AL, Cubs advance, Yankees-Red Sox over 2.5 games
For more real-time, free picks every day: Inside the Lines Blog. Do you know how impressive it is to finish near +40 units DESPITE a 2+ week stretch without a correct HR bet? That's just how powerful our Inside the Lines system was this season. I'll have my best Home Run Bets for the first day of the playoffs as soon as the lines are up. In the meantime, these are my favorite futures bets before the playoffs start. Cleveland Guardians vs.
Free MLB home run picks, odds for Sept. 28: Michael Busch among best bets for Sunday HR player props
Chicago Cubs third baseman Michael Busch is one of the hottest hitters in baseball. He has homered in three of his last four games and was the victim of some gamesmanship on Saturday, with Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol opting to walk him in a four-run game rather than allow him to hit when he only needed a single to hit for the cycle. That should add a little fuel to the fire on Sunday in a Cubs vs.
Free MLB home run picks, odds for Sept. 27: Willy Adames among best bets for Saturday HR player props
The San Francisco Giants have been eliminated from playoff contention heading into their game against the Colorado Rockies during the Saturday MLB schedule. San Francisco opened its final three-game series of the regular season with a 6-3 win on Friday, improving 9-2 against Colorado this year. Shortstop Willy Adames got things started with a first-inning home run, which was his 29th of the campaign. He is +439 to get to the 30-mark in the Saturday MLB odds.
Free MLB home run picks, odds for Sept. 26: Juan Soto among best bets for Friday HR player props
The New York Mets are desperately trying to hold onto the final National League wild-card berth heading into their series opener against the Miami Marlins on Friday night. Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara is just 10-12 with a 5.48 ERA this season, but he is 2-0 with a 2.25 ERA in two starts against the Mets in 2025. Mets slugger Juan Soto homered for the 43rd time this season on Wednesday against the Cubs, giving him eight long balls this month.
Free MLB home run picks, odds for Sept. 25: Francisco Lindor among best bets for Thursday HR player props
Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor is a home run shy of his second career 30-30 season and the five-time MLB all-star enters a Thursday night matchup with the Cubs having hit homers in two of his last three games. He'll take on struggling Cubs lefty Shota Imanaga with first pitch scheduled for 7:40 p.m. ET at Wrigley Field.
MLB Divisional Race Predictions: Blue Jays have a 71.2% chance of winning AL East, Yankees at just 28.8%
I put out some best playoff bets after the MLB All-Star Game and they are all hitting. With five games to go, there are several close races that are coming down to the wire. The Yankees are now one game behind the Blue Jays in the AL East standings, but Toronto has the tiebreaker, meaning the Yankees have to gain two games on them in the next five to win the division. We give the Blue Jays a 71.2% chance of winning the division and the Yankees a 28.8% chance to win the division.
Free MLB home run picks, odds for Sept. 24: Riley Greene among best bets for Wednesday HR player props
The Detroit Tigers were in solo first place atop the American League Central for six months, but they are now tied with the Cleveland Guardians with five games remaining in the regular season. Those teams will meet for the second game of a three-game series during the Wednesday MLB schedule. Tigers outfielder Riley Greene said Tuesday's series opener "felt like a playoff game," and he stepped up with a homer in the sixth inning.
Free MLB home run picks, odds for Sept. 23: Junior Caminero among best bets for Tuesday HR player props
In his first full season in the MLB, Rays third baseman Junior Caminero is having a season to remember. The 22-year-old isn't technically a rookie because he barely exceeded the qualifying threshold last season, but he's blasted 44 home runs this season and has quickly established himself as one of the game's best young power hitters.
Free MLB home run picks, odds for Sept. 23: Junior Caminero among best bets for Tuesday HR player props
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Free MLB home run picks, odds for Sept. 21: Eugenio Suarez among best bets for Sunday HR player props
Despite a midseason trade from the Diamondbacks to the Mariners, Eugenio Suarez is sitting on 47 home runs for the season entering a critical matchup on Sunday with the Astros. Suarez's career best is 49 home runs, so he has a chance to set a personal milestone and become the 35th different player in MLB history to hit 50 or more home runs in a season if he can continue his recent hot streak.
Free MLB home run picks, odds for Sept. 21: Eugenio Suarez among best bets for Sunday HR player props
The Inside the Lines team has been dishing out nightly home run bets all season long -- up well over 20 units on the year. For more free daily picks across all sports, visit the Inside the Lines blog. Love Funny Wow Sad Angry Welcome! We hope that you enjoy our free content.
Free MLB home run picks, odds for Sept. 20: Juan Soto among best bets for Saturday HR player props
The Mets lost their eighth straight game last Saturday, but they have won four of their five games since then heading into the Saturday MLB schedule. Their latest win was a 12-6 victory over Washington on Friday, as star outfielder Juan Soto homered for the second time in three games. Soto has a career-high 42 homers overall this season, with 19 of them coming after the All-Star break. He is +325 to go yard in the Saturday MLB odds.
Free MLB home run picks, odds for Sept. 19: Bryce Harper among best bets for Friday HR player props
The Philadelphia Phillies have been the best team in the majors since the trade deadline, going 30-15 in their last 45 games. They took two out of three from the Dodgers earlier this week, marking their sixth straight series victory. Bryce Harper has homered five times this month, giving him 27 homers overall this season. He is 4-for-9 with a homer in his career against Diamondbacks starting pitcher Ryne Nelson, who he is facing during the Friday MLB schedule.
Free MLB home run picks, odds for Sept. 19: Bryce Harper among best bets for Friday HR player props
The Inside the Lines team has been dishing out nightly home run bets all season long -- up almost 30 units on the year. For more free daily picks across all sports, visit the Inside the Lines blog. Love Funny Wow Sad Angry Welcome! We hope that you enjoy our free content.
Inside the Lines Best 3-Leg Money-Line College Football Parlay for Week 4 at books like FanDuel, Caesars
The SportsLine Projection Model was developed and powered by the Inside the Lines team. You can visit SportsLine for our model's main market bets (spread, total, money line) but if you are looking for ALL our personal best bets for free, check out our recently launched Inside the Lines blog. What makes Inside the Lines unique is our hyper focus on shopping lines and finding the best available price for any bet.
Free MLB home run picks, odds for Sept. 18: Aaron Judge among best bets for Thursday HR player props
Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge has become such an inevitability that the juice is rarely worth the squeeze when you're making MLB home run bets. However, on occasion, the matchup aligns just right and the price is at a point where you can justify taking a proverbial swing. Judge has hit 48 home runs in 142 games this season and is the frontrunner to win AL MVP honors for a third time, despite an incredible season from Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh.
Free MLB home run picks, odds for Sept. 17: George Springer among best bets for Wednesday HR player props
The Toronto Blue Jays extended their winning streak to six games with a 6-5 win over Tampa Bay on Tuesday, taking another step toward an American League East title. Toronto, which is seeking its first AL East title since 2015, is five games ahead of the Yankees with 11 games to play. Designated hitter George Springer had three hits on Tuesday, adding to his outstanding campaign. Springer is batting .305 with 29 home runs and 78 RBI this season.
Free MLB home run picks, odds for Sept. 17: George Springer among best bets for Wednesday HR player props
The Inside the Lines team has been dishing out nightly home run bets all season long -- up more than 30 units on the year. For more free daily picks across all sports, visit the Inside the Lines blog. Love Funny Wow Sad Angry Welcome! We hope that you enjoy our free content.
Free MLB home run picks, odds for Sept. 16: Jazz Chisholm among best bets for Tuesday HR player props
With 40 home runs in 164 games with the New York Yankees, Jazz Chisholm has morphed into a bona fide power hitter, and he's also one home run away from joining the 30-30 club for the first time in his career. On Tuesday, Chisholm and the Yankees will match up with Zebby Matthews and the Minnesota Twins, and conditions look favorable on a warm night in Minneapolis.
Free MLB home run picks, odds for Sept. 15: Rafael Devers among best bets for Monday HR player props
Despite a shocking midseason trade that sent him from the Boston Red Sox to the San Francisco Giants, Rafael Devers has already notched his fourth season with at least 30 home runs and 100 RBI. Now he'll hope to miraculously propel the Giants into the 2025 MLB Playoffs over the final couple of weeks of the season with San Francisco in the hunt for an NL Wild Card spot.
Free MLB home run picks, odds for Sept. 15: Rafael Devers among best bets for Monday HR player props
The Inside the Lines team has been dishing out nightly home run bets all season long -- up nearly 40 units on the year. For more free daily picks across all sports, visit the Inside the Lines blog. Love Funny Wow Sad Angry Welcome! We hope that you enjoy our free content.
Free MLB home run picks, odds for Sept. 14: Giancarlo Stanton among best bets for Sunday HR player props
Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton has only played in 64 games this season, but he's still managed to launch 20 homers for a fifth season in a row, and his .940 OPS is his highest since 2017, his final season with the Marlins. On Sunday, Stanton and the Yankees will match up with the Red Sox on Sunday Night Baseball, and Boston will give ace Garrett Crochet the ball.
Free MLB home run picks, odds for Sept. 14: Giancarlo Stanton among best bets for Sunday HR player props
The Inside the Lines team has been dishing out nightly home run bets all season long -- up over 42 units on the year. For more free daily picks across all sports, visit the Inside the Lines blog. Love Funny Wow Sad Angry Welcome! We hope that you enjoy our free content.
Free MLB home run picks, odds for Sept. 13: Jose Ramirez among best bets for Saturday HR player props
The Cleveland Guardians have been one of the hottest teams in the majors this month, winning seven of their last eight games. They opened their weekend series against the White Sox with a 4-0 win on Friday, and they will meet again during the Saturday MLB schedule. Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez has 28 home runs and 77 RBIs this season, with his latest homer coming against Kansas City on Tuesday. Ramirez is +475 to go yard in the Saturday MLB odds.
Free MLB home run picks, odds for Sept. 12: Eugenio Suarez among best bets for Friday HR player props
The Seattle Mariners climbed into a tie with the Houston Astros atop the American League West when they extended their winning streak to six games with a 7-6 win over the Angels on Thursday night. They have been able to rattle off those victories despite third baseman Eugenio Suarez going hitless in his last four games. However, he homered three times in two games against Atlanta last weekend, giving him 45 homers this season. Suarez is +360 to go yard in the Friday MLB home run odds.
Free MLB home run picks, odds for Sept. 11: Cal Raleigh among best bets for Thursday HR player props
With 91 home runs over the last three seasons, Cal Raleigh's power was never in question, but what we've seen so far this season from the Mariners catcher is certainly unexpected. Raleigh leads the MLB with 53 home runs entering Thursday's play and is having arguably the greatest offensive season for a catcher in history. On Thursday night, he'll match up with a familiar foe in Angels righty Jose Soriano in a game that starts at 9:40 p.m. ET, and he's one of our top MLB home run picks today.
Free MLB home run picks, odds for September 10: Jose Ramirez among best bets for Wednesday HR player props
Cleveland is riding a five-game winning streak entering the third game of its four-game series against Kansas City on Wednesday night. Star third baseman Jose Ramirez homered against the Royals on Tuesday, which was his 28th homer of the season. He also went yard against Tampa Bay last Thursday, as he continues to close in on back-to-back 30-homer campaigns. Ramirez is +475 to homer against the Royals during the Wednesday MLB schedule. The Guardians vs.
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