FREE SPORTS PICKS FOR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2026
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West Virginia -21 vs. Coastal Carolina
Handicapper: Kyle Hunter
Kyle Hunter backs West Virginia -21 against Coastal Carolina.
Hunter believes the arrival of running back Cam Cook gives West Virginia a major weapon against a Coastal Carolina defense undergoing a substantial rebuild. Coastal also enters with questions at quarterback and along the offensive line.
Rich Rodriguez is 15-4 ATS in his last 19 games as a home favorite, and Hunter believes West Virginia is significantly improved.
Free Pick: West Virginia -21
Pittsburgh -16.5 vs. Miami (Ohio)
Handicapper: Stephen Nover
Stephen Nover likes Pittsburgh -16.5 against Miami (Ohio).
Miami has struggled when stepping up in class and enters with transfer quarterback David McComb making his first college start after Thomas Gotkowski suffered a season-ending injury.
Pittsburgh counters with an experienced defense and Mason Heintschel at quarterback. Nover sees a significant quarterback advantage for the Panthers and expects Pittsburgh’s defense to create major problems for the RedHawks.
Free Pick: Pittsburgh -16.5
Indiana -39.5 vs. North Texas
Handicapper: John Martin
John Martin is laying the big number with Indiana -39.5.
Martin points to Curt Cignetti’s 20-9 ATS record during his first two seasons at Indiana. The Hoosiers return 10 starters and added several experienced transfers, including former TCU quarterback Josh Hoover.
North Texas, meanwhile, lost all 22 starters and underwent a massive roster overhaul.
Free Pick: Indiana -39.5
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Iowa State -30 vs. Southeast Missouri State
Handicapper: Rob Vinciletti
Rob Vinciletti backs Iowa State -30.
Vinciletti points to a Week 1 system involving large home favorites facing opponents coming off victories. He says the angle has produced 11 consecutive winners.
Southeast Missouri State looked impressive in its opener, but Vinciletti expects the jump in competition against Iowa State to eventually become decisive.
Free Pick: Iowa State -30
Georgia -46.5 vs. Tennessee State
Handicapper: Ray Monohan
Ray Monohan expects Georgia -46.5 to justify the enormous spread.
Tennessee State is coming off a loss to Jackson State, and Monohan sees an overwhelming talent disparity. He expects Georgia to control the game immediately and believes even the Bulldogs’ reserves should be capable of extending the margin.
Free Pick: Georgia -46.5
Marshall-Penn State UNDER 53
Handicapper: Doc’s Sports
Doc’s Sports recommends UNDER 53 in Marshall-Penn State.
The handicap centers on an expected run-oriented, defense-first approach from Penn State. Marshall also figures to emphasize possession and clock management in an effort to shorten the game against the superior opponent.
Marshall finished last season with three consecutive UNDERS.
Free Pick: Marshall-Penn State UNDER 53
Tulsa +13.5 vs. Oklahoma State
Handicapper: Jack Jones
Jack Jones takes Tulsa +13.5 at home against Oklahoma State.
Oklahoma State has generated considerable offseason attention following a massive influx of transfers, but Jones emphasizes that the Cowboys don’t return a single starter from last season.
Tulsa offers considerably more continuity. Quarterback Baylor Hayes returns along with an experienced offensive line, while six of the Golden Hurricane’s top nine tacklers are back.
Jones believes Tulsa may possess the better defense and likes getting nearly two touchdowns at home.
Free Pick: Tulsa +13.5
Northern Illinois-Iowa OVER 44
Handicapper: Info Cash Picks
Info Cash Picks recommends OVER 44 in Northern Illinois-Iowa.
Northern Illinois added quarterback Taron Dickens and is expected to employ a more aggressive, faster-paced offense. That increased tempo could also place additional pressure on a Huskies defense that enters with significant concerns.
Iowa’s running game should have a substantial advantage against the Northern Illinois defensive front.
Free Pick: Northern Illinois-Iowa OVER 44
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Wyoming +3 vs. Colorado State
Handicapper: Mike Lundin
Mike Lundin takes Wyoming +3 in the Bronze Boot rivalry.
Colorado State begins a new era with a different coaching staff and significant schematic changes. Wyoming brings more defensive continuity and dominated the previous meeting, shutting out Colorado State 28-0.
Lundin believes getting a full field goal with the more established defensive team creates value in a rivalry game that could be decided by a narrow margin.
Free Pick: Wyoming +3
Clemson +10 vs. LSU
Handicapper: William Burns
William Burns believes Clemson +10 is getting too many points against LSU.
Burns expects Clemson’s defense to keep LSU from producing the offensive output normally required to cover a double-digit spread. He also believes Clemson is capable of threatening an outright upset.
Burns projects LSU to win just 20-17.
Free Pick: Clemson +10
Clemson +10 vs. LSU
Handicapper: Brandon Lee
There’s additional agreement on Clemson from Brandon Lee, who independently makes Clemson +10 his Saturday free college football selection.
Free Pick: Clemson +10
Mississippi State -28.5 vs. UL Monroe
Handicapper: ASA
ASA lays the points with Mississippi State -28.5.
UL Monroe has struggled badly against major-conference opponents and is just 1-7 ATS in its last eight games as an underdog of 20 or more points.
ASA expects Mississippi State to dominate both lines of scrimmage and notes that the Bulldogs have gone 15-3-1 ATS as favorites of 20 or more since 2017.
Free Pick: Mississippi State -28.5
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Central Michigan-New Mexico OVER 46
Handicapper: Hunter Price
Hunter Price’s free college football selection is Central Michigan-New Mexico OVER 46.
Free Pick: OVER 46
Central Michigan-New Mexico OVER 46
Handicapper: Info Plays
Info Plays independently agrees on the same total, recommending OVER 46.
That gives the OVER multiple handicapper endorsements on Saturday’s free-pick board.
Free Pick: OVER 46
UCLA -2 vs. California
Handicapper: Jim Feist
Jim Feist backs UCLA -2 against California.
Feist gives UCLA the quarterback advantage with Nico Iamaleava and likes the offensive versatility of a roster bolstered heavily through the transfer portal.
California also enters with a new coaching staff and reconstructed roster. In what Feist expects to be a competitive rivalry game, he gives UCLA the advantage in quarterback experience, offensive options and coaching.
Free Pick: UCLA -2
UCLA -1.5 vs. California
Handicapper: Oliver Smith
Oliver Smith also backs UCLA, laying 1.5 points.
Free Pick: UCLA -1.5
UCLA -1.5 vs. California
Handicapper: Andrew Gold
Andrew Gold makes it three separate handicappers on the Picks Depot board backing UCLA, with Gold recommending the Bruins at -1.5.
Free Pick: UCLA -1.5
Western Kentucky +1 vs. Nevada
Handicapper: Kenny Walker
Kenny Walker takes the short underdog with Western Kentucky +1.
Free Pick: Western Kentucky +1
MLB FREE PICKS
Miami Marlins +120 vs. Chicago Cubs
Handicapper: Calvin King
Calvin King’s Saturday MLB free play is the underdog Miami Marlins +120 against the Chicago Cubs.
Free Pick: Marlins +120
Pittsburgh Pirates -173 vs. Los Angeles Angels
Handicapper: AAA Sports
AAA Sports backs Pittsburgh -173 against the Angels.
The handicap points to the contrasting starting-pitching situations and interleague records. Pittsburgh starter Braxton Ashcraft enters with a 14-5 record and 3.59 ERA, while the Angels have struggled against National League opponents.
Free Pick: Pirates -173
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Cleveland Guardians -150 vs. Detroit Tigers
Handicapper: ProSportsPicks
ProSportsPicks recommends Cleveland -150 using its data-driven handicapping approach.
The Guardians enter having won six of their last 10, while the handicap also points to Detroit starter Framber Valdez’s recent struggles.
Free Pick: Guardians -150
Chicago White Sox -115 vs. Minnesota Twins
Handicapper: Steve Janus
Steve Janus makes Chicago White Sox -115 his free sharp MLB selection.
Free Pick: White Sox -115
Kansas City Royals -107 vs. Toronto Blue Jays
Handicapper: Sean Murphy
Sean Murphy backs Kansas City -107 against Toronto.
Murphy likes Seth Lugo’s matchup against the Blue Jays. Current Toronto hitters have batted just .215 against Lugo with a .599 OPS.
Kansas City hitters have enjoyed considerably more success against Max Scherzer, batting .283 with an .855 OPS and four Salvador Perez home runs.
Free Pick: Royals -107
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Minnesota United +200 vs. Portland
Handicapper: Juan Carlos Flores
Juan Carlos Flores goes hunting for plus-money value with Minnesota United +200 against Portland.
Free Pick: Minnesota United +200
UFC FREE PICK
Klaudia Sygula -110 vs. Nora Cornolle
Handicapper: Black Widow
Black Widow’s free UFC Wiseguy selection is Klaudia Sygula -110 against Nora Cornolle.
Free Pick: Klaudia Sygula -110
SATURDAY FREE PICKS RECAP
Kyle Hunter — West Virginia -21
Stephen Nover — Pittsburgh -16.5
John Martin — Indiana -39.5
Rob Vinciletti — Iowa State -30
Ray Monohan — Georgia -46.5
Doc’s Sports — Marshall-Penn State UNDER 53
Jack Jones — Tulsa +13.5
Info Cash Picks — Northern Illinois-Iowa OVER 44
Mike Lundin — Wyoming +3
William Burns — Clemson +10
Brandon Lee — Clemson +10
ASA — Mississippi State -28.5
Hunter Price — Central Michigan-New Mexico OVER 46
Info Plays — Central Michigan-New Mexico OVER 46
Jim Feist — UCLA -2
Oliver Smith — UCLA -1.5
Andrew Gold — UCLA -1.5
Kenny Walker — Western Kentucky +1
Calvin King — Marlins +120
AAA Sports — Pirates -173
ProSportsPicks — Guardians -150
Steve Janus — White Sox -115
Sean Murphy — Royals -107
Juan Carlos Flores — Minnesota United +200
Black Widow — Klaudia Sygula -110
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