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2026-10-08 · CENTRAL TIME · validated-betting-2.0

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COLLEGE-FOOTBALL · 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM CDT

Missouri State at Western Kentucky

Model Prediction: Missouri State 22.7 · Western Kentucky 31.0

Projected Winner: Western Kentucky

Western Kentucky win 37.1% · projected Western Kentucky spread -8.3 · total 53.7

Why the Model Projects This Outcome

The model projects Western Kentucky ahead by 8.3 with a game total of 53.7. Injuries and lineup changes are unverified. This is a model lean, not a validated betting recommendation.

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COLLEGE-FOOTBALL · 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM CDT

Sam Houston at Liberty

Model Prediction: Sam Houston 19.0 · Liberty 38.6

Projected Winner: Liberty

Liberty win 63.8% · projected Liberty spread -19.6 · total 57.7

Why the Model Projects This Outcome

The model projects Liberty ahead by 19.6 with a game total of 57.7. Injuries and lineup changes are unverified. This is a model lean, not a validated betting recommendation.

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NHL · 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM CDT

Utah Mammoth at Boston Bruins

Model Prediction: Utah Mammoth 3.0 · Boston Bruins 3.0

Projected Winner: Boston Bruins

Boston Bruins win 50.3% · projected Boston Bruins spread -0.0 · total 6.0

Why the Model Projects This Outcome

The model projects Boston Bruins ahead by 0.0 with a game total of 6.0. Recent scoring and opponent points allowed enter separately; at least 12 prior games per team contribute to the estimate. Recorded rest is 2 days for Utah Mammoth and 3 for Boston Bruins. Short-term form, venue splits and prior-opponent strength also enter the model. Injuries and lineup changes are unverified. This is a model lean, not a validated betting recommendation.

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NHL · 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM CDT

Dallas Stars at Buffalo Sabres

Model Prediction: Dallas Stars 3.1 · Buffalo Sabres 3.2

Projected Winner: Buffalo Sabres

Buffalo Sabres win 51.2% · projected Buffalo Sabres spread -0.1 · total 6.3

Why the Model Projects This Outcome

The model projects Buffalo Sabres ahead by 0.1 with a game total of 6.3. Recent scoring and opponent points allowed enter separately; at least 12 prior games per team contribute to the estimate. Recorded rest is 3 days for Dallas Stars and 2 for Buffalo Sabres. Short-term form, venue splits and prior-opponent strength also enter the model. Injuries and lineup changes are unverified. This is a model lean, not a validated betting recommendation.

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NHL · 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM CDT

Nashville Predators at Montréal Canadiens

Model Prediction: Nashville Predators 3.2 · Montréal Canadiens 3.2

Projected Winner: Nashville Predators

Montréal Canadiens win 49.9% · projected Montréal Canadiens spread 0.0 · total 6.3

Why the Model Projects This Outcome

The model projects Nashville Predators ahead by 0.0 with a game total of 6.3. Recent scoring and opponent points allowed enter separately; at least 12 prior games per team contribute to the estimate. Recorded rest is 2 days for Nashville Predators and 2 for Montréal Canadiens. Short-term form, venue splits and prior-opponent strength also enter the model. Injuries and lineup changes are unverified. This is a model lean, not a validated betting recommendation.

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NHL · 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM CDT

Philadelphia Flyers at Ottawa Senators

Model Prediction: Philadelphia Flyers 2.6 · Ottawa Senators 3.0

Projected Winner: Ottawa Senators

Ottawa Senators win 57.2% · projected Ottawa Senators spread -0.4 · total 5.6

Why the Model Projects This Outcome

The model projects Ottawa Senators ahead by 0.4 with a game total of 5.6. Recent scoring and opponent points allowed enter separately; at least 12 prior games per team contribute to the estimate. Recorded rest is 3 days for Philadelphia Flyers and 2 for Ottawa Senators. Short-term form, venue splits and prior-opponent strength also enter the model. Injuries and lineup changes are unverified. This is a model lean, not a validated betting recommendation.

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NHL · 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM CDT

Minnesota Wild at Tampa Bay Lightning

Model Prediction: Minnesota Wild 2.9 · Tampa Bay Lightning 2.9

Projected Winner: Tampa Bay Lightning

Tampa Bay Lightning win 50.3% · projected Tampa Bay Lightning spread -0.0 · total 5.8

Why the Model Projects This Outcome

The model projects Tampa Bay Lightning ahead by 0.0 with a game total of 5.8. Recent scoring and opponent points allowed enter separately; at least 12 prior games per team contribute to the estimate. Recorded rest is 2 days for Minnesota Wild and 3 for Tampa Bay Lightning. Short-term form, venue splits and prior-opponent strength also enter the model. Injuries and lineup changes are unverified. This is a model lean, not a validated betting recommendation.

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NHL · 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 PM CDT

Vancouver Canucks at Carolina Hurricanes

Model Prediction: Vancouver Canucks 3.0 · Carolina Hurricanes 3.6

Projected Winner: Carolina Hurricanes

Carolina Hurricanes win 58.8% · projected Carolina Hurricanes spread -0.6 · total 6.5

Why the Model Projects This Outcome

The model projects Carolina Hurricanes ahead by 0.6 with a game total of 6.5. Recent scoring and opponent points allowed enter separately; at least 12 prior games per team contribute to the estimate. Recorded rest is 4 days for Vancouver Canucks and 2 for Carolina Hurricanes. Short-term form, venue splits and prior-opponent strength also enter the model. Injuries and lineup changes are unverified. This is a model lean, not a validated betting recommendation.

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COLLEGE-FOOTBALL · 10/8/2026, 6:30:00 PM CDT

South Florida at UTSA

Model Prediction: South Florida 21.3 · UTSA 31.9

Projected Winner: UTSA

UTSA win 42.2% · projected UTSA spread -10.6 · total 53.1

Why the Model Projects This Outcome

The model projects UTSA ahead by 10.6 with a game total of 53.1. Injuries and lineup changes are unverified. This is a model lean, not a validated betting recommendation.

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COLLEGE-FOOTBALL · 10/8/2026, 6:30:00 PM CDT

South Alabama at Arkansas State

Model Prediction: South Alabama 29.0 · Arkansas State 34.5

Projected Winner: Arkansas State

Arkansas State win 31.0% · projected Arkansas State spread -5.5 · total 63.6

Why the Model Projects This Outcome

The model projects Arkansas State ahead by 5.5 with a game total of 63.6. Injuries and lineup changes are unverified. This is a model lean, not a validated betting recommendation.

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NHL · 10/8/2026, 6:30:00 PM CDT

Chicago Blackhawks at New York Islanders

Model Prediction: Chicago Blackhawks 3.0 · New York Islanders 3.3

Projected Winner: New York Islanders

New York Islanders win 53.7% · projected New York Islanders spread -0.2 · total 6.3

Why the Model Projects This Outcome

The model projects New York Islanders ahead by 0.2 with a game total of 6.3. Recent scoring and opponent points allowed enter separately; at least 12 prior games per team contribute to the estimate. Recorded rest is 2 days for Chicago Blackhawks and 2 for New York Islanders. Short-term form, venue splits and prior-opponent strength also enter the model. Injuries and lineup changes are unverified. This is a model lean, not a validated betting recommendation.

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NHL · 10/8/2026, 7:00:00 PM CDT

San Jose Sharks at St. Louis Blues

Model Prediction: San Jose Sharks 3.2 · St. Louis Blues 3.5

Projected Winner: St. Louis Blues

St. Louis Blues win 55.1% · projected St. Louis Blues spread -0.3 · total 6.7

Why the Model Projects This Outcome

The model projects St. Louis Blues ahead by 0.3 with a game total of 6.7. Recent scoring and opponent points allowed enter separately; at least 12 prior games per team contribute to the estimate. Recorded rest is 3 days for San Jose Sharks and 2 for St. Louis Blues. Short-term form, venue splits and prior-opponent strength also enter the model. Injuries and lineup changes are unverified. This is a model lean, not a validated betting recommendation.

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NFL · 10/8/2026, 7:15:00 PM CDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys

Model Prediction: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 22.1 · Dallas Cowboys 27.8

Projected Winner: Dallas Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys win 64.7% · projected Dallas Cowboys spread -5.6 · total 49.9

Why the Model Projects This Outcome

The model projects Dallas Cowboys ahead by 5.6 with a game total of 49.9. Recent scoring and opponent points allowed enter separately; at least 12 prior games per team contribute to the estimate. Recorded rest is 4 days for Tampa Bay Buccaneers and 4 for Dallas Cowboys. Short-term form, venue splits and prior-opponent strength also enter the model. Injuries and lineup changes are unverified. This is a model lean, not a validated betting recommendation.

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NHL · 10/8/2026, 8:00:00 PM CDT

Colorado Avalanche at Calgary Flames

Model Prediction: Colorado Avalanche 3.3 · Calgary Flames 3.1

Projected Winner: Colorado Avalanche

Calgary Flames win 47.0% · projected Calgary Flames spread 0.2 · total 6.4

Why the Model Projects This Outcome

The model projects Colorado Avalanche ahead by 0.2 with a game total of 6.4. Recent scoring and opponent points allowed enter separately; at least 12 prior games per team contribute to the estimate. Recorded rest is 1 days for Colorado Avalanche and 4 for Calgary Flames. Short-term form, venue splits and prior-opponent strength also enter the model. Injuries and lineup changes are unverified. This is a model lean, not a validated betting recommendation.

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NHL · 10/8/2026, 9:00:00 PM CDT

Toronto Maple Leafs at Vegas Golden Knights

Model Prediction: Toronto Maple Leafs 2.9 · Vegas Golden Knights 3.5

Projected Winner: Vegas Golden Knights

Vegas Golden Knights win 58.5% · projected Vegas Golden Knights spread -0.6 · total 6.4

Why the Model Projects This Outcome

The model projects Vegas Golden Knights ahead by 0.6 with a game total of 6.4. Recent scoring and opponent points allowed enter separately; at least 12 prior games per team contribute to the estimate. Recorded rest is 2 days for Toronto Maple Leafs and 2 for Vegas Golden Knights. Short-term form, venue splits and prior-opponent strength also enter the model. Injuries and lineup changes are unverified. This is a model lean, not a validated betting recommendation.

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Model / market research comparisons

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Game / selection	Sportsbook	Line / price	Research probability	Break-even	Raw EV	Publication status
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys moneyline · Tampa Bay Buccaneers	BetMGM	— / +375	33.3% conditional on no push · push 3.0%	21.1%	56.6%	Blocked: market_calibration_unavailable, uncertainty_adjusted_ev_not_positive, probability_direction_mismatch 10/8/2026, 7:04:25 AM CDT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys moneyline · Tampa Bay Buccaneers	DraftKings	— / +360	33.3% conditional on no push · push 3.0%	21.7%	51.7%	Blocked: market_calibration_unavailable, uncertainty_adjusted_ev_not_positive, probability_direction_mismatch 10/8/2026, 7:03:52 AM CDT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys moneyline · Tampa Bay Buccaneers	FanDuel	— / +360	33.3% conditional on no push · push 3.0%	21.7%	51.7%	Blocked: market_calibration_unavailable, uncertainty_adjusted_ev_not_positive, probability_direction_mismatch 10/8/2026, 7:04:39 AM CDT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys spread · Tampa Bay Buccaneers Selected edge 2.9 points	DraftKings	8.5 / -105	62.2% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	51.2%	21.4%	Blocked: market_calibration_unavailable, uncertainty_adjusted_ev_not_positive 10/8/2026, 7:03:52 AM CDT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys spread · Tampa Bay Buccaneers Selected edge 2.9 points	BetMGM	8.5 / -110	62.2% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	52.4%	18.7%	Blocked: market_calibration_unavailable, uncertainty_adjusted_ev_not_positive 10/8/2026, 7:04:56 AM CDT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys spread · Tampa Bay Buccaneers Selected edge 2.9 points	FanDuel	8.5 / -115	62.2% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	53.5%	16.2%	Blocked: market_calibration_unavailable, uncertainty_adjusted_ev_not_positive 10/8/2026, 7:04:39 AM CDT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys total · over Selected edge 2.4 points	DraftKings	47.5 / -115	59.3% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	53.5%	10.9%	Blocked: market_calibration_unavailable, uncertainty_adjusted_ev_not_positive 10/8/2026, 7:03:52 AM CDT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys total · over Selected edge 1.4 points	FanDuel	48.5 / -105	56.0% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	51.2%	9.3%	Blocked: market_calibration_unavailable, uncertainty_adjusted_ev_not_positive 10/8/2026, 7:04:39 AM CDT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys total · over Selected edge 2.4 points	BetMGM	47.5 / -135	59.3% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	57.4%	3.3%	Blocked: market_calibration_unavailable, uncertainty_adjusted_ev_not_positive 10/8/2026, 7:04:56 AM CDT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys total · under Selected edge -2.4 points	BetMGM	47.5 / +105	40.7% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	48.8%	-16.6%	Blocked: nonpositive_total_edge, market_calibration_unavailable, nonpositive_expected_value, uncertainty_adjusted_ev_not_positive, probability_direction_mismatch 10/8/2026, 7:04:56 AM CDT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys total · under Selected edge -1.4 points	FanDuel	48.5 / -115	44.0% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	53.5%	-17.7%	Blocked: nonpositive_total_edge, market_calibration_unavailable, nonpositive_expected_value, uncertainty_adjusted_ev_not_positive, probability_direction_mismatch 10/8/2026, 7:04:39 AM CDT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys moneyline · Dallas Cowboys	FanDuel	— / -460	66.7% conditional on no push · push 3.0%	82.1%	-18.3%	Blocked: market_calibration_unavailable, nonpositive_expected_value, uncertainty_adjusted_ev_not_positive 10/8/2026, 7:04:39 AM CDT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys moneyline · Dallas Cowboys	DraftKings	— / -470	66.7% conditional on no push · push 3.0%	82.5%	-18.6%	Blocked: market_calibration_unavailable, nonpositive_expected_value, uncertainty_adjusted_ev_not_positive 10/8/2026, 7:03:52 AM CDT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys moneyline · Dallas Cowboys	BetMGM	— / -475	66.7% conditional on no push · push 3.0%	82.6%	-18.7%	Blocked: market_calibration_unavailable, nonpositive_expected_value, uncertainty_adjusted_ev_not_positive 10/8/2026, 7:04:25 AM CDT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys total · under Selected edge -2.4 points	DraftKings	47.5 / -105	40.7% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	51.2%	-20.6%	Blocked: nonpositive_total_edge, market_calibration_unavailable, nonpositive_expected_value, uncertainty_adjusted_ev_not_positive, probability_direction_mismatch 10/8/2026, 7:03:52 AM CDT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys spread · Dallas Cowboys Selected edge -2.9 points	FanDuel	-8.5 / -105	37.8% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	51.2%	-26.1%	Blocked: nonpositive_selected_spread_edge, market_calibration_unavailable, nonpositive_expected_value, uncertainty_adjusted_ev_not_positive, probability_direction_mismatch 10/8/2026, 7:04:39 AM CDT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys spread · Dallas Cowboys Selected edge -2.9 points	BetMGM	-8.5 / -108	37.8% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	51.9%	-27.1%	Blocked: nonpositive_selected_spread_edge, market_calibration_unavailable, nonpositive_expected_value, uncertainty_adjusted_ev_not_positive, probability_direction_mismatch 10/8/2026, 7:04:56 AM CDT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys spread · Dallas Cowboys Selected edge -2.9 points	DraftKings	-8.5 / -115	37.8% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	53.5%	-29.3%	Blocked: nonpositive_selected_spread_edge, market_calibration_unavailable, nonpositive_expected_value, uncertainty_adjusted_ev_not_positive, probability_direction_mismatch 10/8/2026, 7:03:52 AM CDT
Sam Houston at Liberty moneyline · Sam Houston	BetMGM	— / +425	36.2% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	19.0%	90.1%	Blocked: stale_prediction, market_calibration_unavailable, uncertainty_adjusted_ev_not_positive, probability_direction_mismatch 10/8/2026, 7:04:03 AM CDT
Sam Houston at Liberty moneyline · Sam Houston	FanDuel	— / +420	36.2% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	19.2%	88.3%	Blocked: stale_prediction, market_calibration_unavailable, uncertainty_adjusted_ev_not_positive, probability_direction_mismatch 10/8/2026, 7:04:39 AM CDT
South Florida at UTSA moneyline · South Florida	DraftKings	— / +220	57.8% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	31.3%	84.8%	Blocked: stale_prediction, market_calibration_unavailable, uncertainty_adjusted_ev_not_positive 10/8/2026, 7:04:07 AM CDT
Sam Houston at Liberty moneyline · Sam Houston	DraftKings	— / +410	36.2% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	19.6%	84.7%	Blocked: stale_prediction, market_calibration_unavailable, uncertainty_adjusted_ev_not_positive, probability_direction_mismatch 10/8/2026, 7:04:07 AM CDT
South Florida at UTSA moneyline · South Florida	FanDuel	— / +210	57.8% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	32.3%	79.1%	Blocked: stale_prediction, market_calibration_unavailable, uncertainty_adjusted_ev_not_positive 10/8/2026, 7:04:39 AM CDT
South Florida at UTSA moneyline · South Florida	BetMGM	— / +210	57.8% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	32.3%	79.1%	Blocked: stale_prediction, market_calibration_unavailable, uncertainty_adjusted_ev_not_positive 10/8/2026, 7:04:03 AM CDT
South Alabama at Arkansas State moneyline · South Alabama	BetMGM	— / +125	69.0% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	44.4%	55.2%	Blocked: stale_prediction, market_calibration_unavailable, uncertainty_adjusted_ev_not_positive 10/8/2026, 7:04:03 AM CDT
South Alabama at Arkansas State moneyline · South Alabama	DraftKings	— / +120	69.0% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	45.5%	51.7%	Blocked: stale_prediction, market_calibration_unavailable, uncertainty_adjusted_ev_not_positive 10/8/2026, 7:04:07 AM CDT
South Alabama at Arkansas State moneyline · South Alabama	FanDuel	— / +118	69.0% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	45.9%	50.3%	Blocked: stale_prediction, market_calibration_unavailable, uncertainty_adjusted_ev_not_positive 10/8/2026, 7:04:39 AM CDT
South Alabama at Arkansas State spread · South Alabama Selected edge -3.0 points	BetMGM	2.5 / -102	71.6% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	50.5%	41.7%	Blocked: stale_prediction, nonpositive_selected_spread_edge, market_calibration_unavailable, uncertainty_adjusted_ev_not_positive 10/8/2026, 7:05:00 AM CDT
South Alabama at Arkansas State spread · South Alabama Selected edge -3.0 points	FanDuel	2.5 / -104	71.6% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	51.0%	40.4%	Blocked: stale_prediction, nonpositive_selected_spread_edge, market_calibration_unavailable, uncertainty_adjusted_ev_not_positive 10/8/2026, 7:04:39 AM CDT
South Florida at UTSA spread · South Florida Selected edge -4.1 points	FanDuel	6.5 / -104	70.7% conditional on no push · push 0.0%	51.0%	38.7%	Blocked: stale_prediction, nonpositive_selected_spread_edge, market_calibration_unavailable, uncertainty_adjusted_ev_not_positive 10/8/2026, 7:04:39 AM CDT

Original published selections — audit archive

These retain their original scores, timestamps, locked lines and grading. They are excluded from today’s recommendations; corrected calculations do not replace the official record.

South Florida Bulls at UTSA Roadrunners

Original selection: South Florida Bulls +7

SE v2.0 · official · pending · published 10/7/2026, 6:19:48 PM CDT

Audit: publication_snapshot_mismatch, original_price_unverifiable · recalculated original selected edge 7.5

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Report computed 10/8/2026, 12:16:23 PM CDT. All comparisons derive from the same cached forecast and line snapshot. Data freshness → · Methodology →

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