Handicapper Stephen Nover’s NCAA Basketball Picks & Predictions

	Stephen Nover
	I have had only two losing season in pro football in my handicapping career. I have the best sources in the business thanks to more than 25 years as a sportswriter, handicapper and analyst.

Fresh off cashing a Wednesday rocking chair winner with Kennesaw State on his top Conference USA play this season, Stephen Nover has found his strongest Sun Belt Conference play this year on the Thursday menu. If you're going to make one Sun Belt Conference play this season - make it this one!

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Picking his spots carefully, Stephen Nover doesn't always get involved with the NFL Thursday night game. But he is making an exception here with this Panthers-Packers matchup looking to go 5-1-1 on his NFL premium plays the past two plus weeks. A powerful below-the-radar 10-0 trend is just one of many compelling reasons to back a certain side. Stephen has that right side as he details in his in-depth analysis. So read and win!

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I went 67-39 (63 percent) in college football in 2022 as verified by Vegas Insider by combining many handicapping factors such as matchup analysis, statistics, history, weather and situational elements. Information is the key. I'm fortunate that I have many sources to rely on. Many stem from having been a sportswriter/sports editor for daily newspapers in the Midwest, South and West for more than 20 years and having been the sports gaming writer for the Las Vegas Review-Journal for 13 years while also having covered the UNLV football team as the team beat writer for several years. I have the knowledge, experience and resources necessary to win.

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YESTERDAY'S PLAYS
Matchup	Selection	W/L
NHL \| Oct 28, 2026 Devils vs Avalanche	Avalanche -140 at betus	Won $100
Play Type: Free
The Avalanche should not be lacking in motivation for this game. They were upset as huge road favorites against the Predators this past Sunday in their previous game and also have short revenge for a 4-3 road loss to the Devils eight days ago. Colorado is averaging 5.0 goals in six home games this season. The Avalanche draw New Jersey 36-year-old backup goalie Jake Allen, who has a 2.84 goals against average and an .886 save percentage. The Devils might not have much left in the tank to beat the well rested Avalanche after impressively defeating the Stars in Dallas, 5-1, last night in the season debut of newly acquired three-time Vezina Trophy winning goalie Connor Hellebuyck. The Avalanche are superior offensively to New Jersey, outranking the Devils in goals scored per game and shooting percentage. Colorado's task is made easier with Allen in goal.
Matchup	Selection	W/L
NBA \| Oct 28, 2026 Wizards vs Cavs	Wizards +10½ -108 at Draft Kings	Won $100
Play Type: Premium
The Wizards are improved and with Anthony Davis healthy - at least for the time being - they are underrated. Given the spot and this large of a point spread, I can see Washington covering. Cleveland got its second straight win, topping the previously undefeated Minnesota Timberwolves in overtime two days ago. The Cavaliers rallied from 15 points down to pull out the victory. The Cavaliers have a tougher game tomorrow night on the road against the Hawks in a revenge spot for a 22-point loss suffered to Atlanta late last season. I doubt the Cavaliers will be as motivated for the Wizards, who have opened the season 2-2 and have stronger depth than in previous years.
Matchup	Selection	W/L
MLB \| Oct 28, 2026 Brewers vs Rays	Rays +1½ -135 at PlayMGM	Lost $135.0
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I don't know if the Rays can keep their season alive after pulling out an extra inning victory on Tuesday. I am far more sure that this is going to be a close game given how similar the Brewers and Rays are with three of the four World Series games being decided by one run. So I am recommending laying the extra juice in taking 1 1/2 runs with the Rays via the run line. Milwaukee is a mid-size favorite because its starting superstar pitcher Jacob Misiorowski. This will be Misiorowski's first playoff road start. Misiorowski had a 1.66 home ERA compared to a 2.15 road ERA. He has a 2.70 ERA during his past three starts. He also has not pitched more than 5 1/3 innings during his last six starts. Tampa Bay ace Drew Rasmussen should see action here. He's not exactly chopped liver with a 16-5 record and 2.67 ERA. Rasumussen has a 2.19 ERA in the playoffs. It should not be overlooked that the Rays are 60-28 at home this season.
Matchup	Selection	W/L
NCAA-F \| Oct 28, 2026 Kennesaw State vs Middle Tennessee State	Kennesaw State +3 -120 at Bovada	Won $100
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Even though Kennesaw State is 1-6, you could argue the Owls are better than Middle Tennessee State, which is 4-3. Not only has Kennesaw State played the tougher schedule, but has a better yards per play margin than the Blue Raiders. Kennesaw State has lost three of its past four contests by a combined seven points. Contrast this with Middle Tennessee State, which is 3-0 in its last three one-score games. The Blue Raiders average fewer than 24 points a game. They rank 109th in total yards and 115th in total defense. Kennesaw State doesn't have good statistical numbers either, but the Owls aren't the ones laying points. The Owls have a winning point spread mark.

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Sports gaming writer for Las Vegas Review-Journal 1984-1997. Professional handicapper since 1999. Author of three books - Las Vegas Sportsbeat, Sportsgaming Beat, Winning Fantasy Football. Taught sports betting at UNLV. Former co-host of the Sunday Night Stardust Line sports gaming radio show. Was part-time oddsmaker and analyst for Roxy Roxborough. Recognized NFL expert with 21 of 23 winning seasons.

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