5-2 Yesterday! Saturday Week 10 CFB, NBA, & NHL Picks and Best Bets for November 2nd, 2024!

Summary

In this episode of 'Being the Odds,' host Zach reviews the previous day's successful bets and presents seven new picks for today, November 2, 2024. He highlights four college football games, including a confident call on Penn State +3.5 against Ohio State and South Carolina +4 versus Texas A&M, emphasizing key matchups and player performances. In the NBA, he backs Oklahoma City -5.5 against the Clippers and the Bucks on the money line against the Cavaliers. Lastly, he predicts an over of 6.5 goals in the NHL matchup between Buffalo and Detroit, aiming to engage viewers in a profitable betting journey.

Takeaways

• 😀 The host, Zach, welcomes viewers to the November 2nd episode of 'Being the Odds' and recaps a successful betting day with a 5-2 record.
• 🏈 Zach highlights the importance of his picks, offering four college football plays, two NBA bets, and one NHL play for today.
• 📈 For the Penn State vs. Ohio State matchup, Zach recommends betting on Penn State +3.5, citing improved performance from quarterback Drew Aller and strong home-field advantage.
• 📉 He suggests taking South Carolina +4 against Texas A&M, indicating that A&M may face a letdown after a big win and that South Carolina has valuable game tape on the opposing backup quarterback.
• 📊 In the Minnesota vs. Illinois game, Zach advises betting on Minnesota -3, using the system play strategy of favoring unranked home teams against ranked opponents.
• 🔍 For Nebraska vs. UCLA, he recommends Nebraska -6.5, pointing out their strong performance against Ohio State and UCLA's struggles.
• 🏀 In NBA action, Zach picks Oklahoma City -5.5 against the Clippers, emphasizing the Thunder's healthy roster and their hunger for a top seed.
• 💰 He also recommends the Bucks on the money line against the Cavaliers, believing that the Bucks will perform better despite their recent struggles.
• 🏒 In NHL betting, he suggests taking the over 6.5 in the Buffalo vs. Detroit game, noting that teams coming off back-to-back games often exceed the total.
• 📝 Zach mentions the possibility of adding more college football plays later in the day and encourages viewers to stay updated via Twitter or the website for additional insights.

Q & A

What was the overall betting record for the previous day?

The overall record was 5 wins and 2 losses.

Which college football game was highlighted as the biggest matchup of the day?

The biggest matchup highlighted was between Penn State and Ohio State.

What are the reasons for betting on Penn State against Ohio State?

The reasons include receiving 3.5 points at home and the improved performance of quarterback Drew Aller compared to last year.

Why is South Carolina favored against Texas A&M?

South Carolina is favored due to the potential for a letdown from A&M after a big win against LSU and the fact that the sharp money is heavily on South Carolina.

What betting strategy was mentioned regarding unranked teams versus ranked teams?

The strategy mentioned is to always bet on the unranked team when they are favored against a ranked team, particularly if the unranked team is at home.

What was the rationale for choosing Minnesota against Illinois?

Minnesota was chosen based on the system play of unranked teams favored against ranked teams, as well as Illinois's poor performance against Oregon.

What are the key factors for betting on Oklahoma City against the Clippers?

Key factors include Oklahoma City's health and hunger for wins, their recent practice against the Trailblazers, and the Clippers being without their star player, Kawhi Leonard.

What was the reasoning behind taking the Bucks on the money line against the Cavaliers?

The Bucks were chosen due to their strong reputation despite poor recent performances, and the oddity of them being favored against a strong Cavaliers team.

What trend was noted regarding the NHL game between Buffalo and Detroit?

The noted trend is that when a team is coming off a back-to-back, games typically go over the total, leading to a bet on the over 6.5 goals.

What additional information did Zach provide for members only?

Zach mentioned that members would have access to additional best bets and updates, which would be posted later in the day on social media and through direct communication.