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FREE SPORTS PICKS FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2026 MLB WORLD SERIES, COLLEGE FOOTBALL, NBA, NHL AND SOCCER PICKS FROM THE WORLD'S TOP HANDICAPPERS Tuesday's betting schedule features Game 4 of the World Series, two Conference USA football matchups, NBA action, a busy NHL schedule and European soccer. Today's free selections come from Matt Sullivan, Bobby Conn, Oliver Smith, Juan Carlos Flores, Brandon Lee, Hunter Price, Jeff Alexander, Black Widow, Ricky Tran, Jimmy Boyd, Timothy Black, Steve Janus, Sean Murphy, Mike Lundin, Marc David, Andrew Gold, Kenny Walker, Cole Faxon, ProSportsPicks and Brian Bitler. Every selection includes the individual handicapper's published wager, betting line and relevant matchup analysis. COLLEGE FOOTBALL FREE PICKS SAM HOUSTON STATE AT MISSOURI STATE 8:00 PM ET — ESPN2 Sam Houston enters 1-6, while Missouri State stands 2-5. Missouri State's defense has been a major problem, allowing approximately 35 points and more than 430 yards per game. The Bears surrendered 61 points in their previous contest against Delaware. Sam Houston has struggled offensively, particularly rushing the football, but quarterback Landyn Locke has thrown for more than 1,650 yards and 12 touchdowns in coordinator Phil Longo's Air Raid system. The Bearkats also possess one of Conference USA's stronger pass defenses, allowing approximately 141 yards per game. BRIAN BITLER — SAM HOUSTON STATE +5 (-108) Bitler backs Sam Houston as a road underdog, focusing on Missouri State's defensive vulnerabilities. The Bears have repeatedly allowed opposing offenses to generate substantial yardage. That creates opportunities for Locke, even though Sam Houston has struggled to establish a running game. Defensively, Sam Houston's ability to limit passing production could disrupt Missouri State's preferred offensive approach. Bitler also notes that the Bearkats have remained competitive against comparable opponents, losing by three points to Troy and six against Tulsa and New Mexico State. Receiving five points against a defense surrendering nearly 35 points per game makes Sam Houston attractive. FREE PICK: SAM HOUSTON STATE +5 (-108) OLIVER SMITH — SAM HOUSTON STATE MONEYLINE +190 Smith takes the more aggressive position, backing Sam Houston to win outright. Missouri State's defensive problems create a favorable matchup for Locke's passing attack. The Bearkats' strong pass defense could also limit the Bears' offensive production. Unlike the point-spread recommendation, this selection requires Sam Houston to win. At +190, the implied break-even probability is approximately 34.5%. FREE PICK: SAM HOUSTON STATE MONEYLINE +190 MATT SULLIVAN — OVER 50.5 (-110) Sullivan targets the OVER, primarily because Missouri State has struggled defensively throughout the season. The Bears allowed 61 points last week, and Sam Houston's passing attack has the potential to exploit their secondary. Missouri State also possesses productive receiving personnel capable of contributing to a higher-scoring contest. The principal concern is Sam Houston's strong pass defense, which could limit Missouri State's offensive efficiency. FREE PICK: SAM HOUSTON–MISSOURI STATE OVER 50.5 (-110) JIMMY BOYD — OVER 50.5 (-110) Boyd independently supports the same total. Missouri State's defensive difficulties provide opportunities for Sam Houston to exceed its normal offensive production. Locke's passing-heavy offense can create explosive scoring opportunities while incompletions stop the clock, potentially increasing possessions. Missouri State's previous game produced 99 combined points. Although that performance was unusually extreme, its defensive problems have been consistent. FREE PICK: SAM HOUSTON–MISSOURI STATE OVER 50.5 (-110) COLE FAXON — OVER 50.5 (-110) Faxon becomes the third handicapper supporting OVER 50.5. The matchup features a Missouri State defense that has struggled to prevent sustained drives and explosive passing plays. Sam Houston's offensive limitations remain a concern, but Locke's passing ability provides a plausible path to increased production against this opponent. Missouri State must also contribute against the Bearkats' strong secondary. FREE PICK: SAM HOUSTON–MISSOURI STATE OVER 50.5 (-110) MLB WORLD SERIES FREE PICKS MILWAUKEE BREWERS AT TAMPA BAY RAYS — GAME 4 8:00 PM ET — FOX Milwaukee enters Tuesday leading the World Series 3-0 after winning Game 3 by a 10-1 score. The Brewers collected 16 hits Monday, including four from Jackson Chourio, and scored eight runs in the fifth inning. Robert Gasser held Tampa Bay to one hit over six innings. Milwaukee has now won eight consecutive games and finished the regular season with MLB's highest team batting average at .259. Tampa Bay's scheduled Game 4 starter is Griffin Jax, who finished the regular season 8-10 with a 3.28 ERA and 1.18 WHIP. STEVE JANUS — MILWAUKEE–TAMPA BAY OVER 7 (-109) Janus backs the OVER, emphasizing Milwaukee's recent offensive production. The Brewers have demonstrated an ability to generate scoring against both starters and bullpens. Their contact hitting, extra-base production and ability to capitalize with runners in scoring position make them dangerous. Chourio's four-hit performance further illustrated Milwaukee's offensive depth. Tampa Bay must also contribute. The Rays managed only one run Monday and have struggled to score consistently against Milwaukee. The Brewers' pitching plans could become important if multiple pitchers are required to cover significant innings. At OVER 7, eight combined runs win and exactly seven produces a push. FREE PICK: MILWAUKEE–TAMPA BAY OVER 7 (-109) NBA FREE PICKS DETROIT PISTONS AT NEW YORK KNICKS Detroit enters undefeated at 3-0, while New York is searching for its first victory after an 0-3 start. The Pistons have won all three games by double digits. New York has struggled offensively, averaging fewer than 102 points per game. Detroit is dealing with injuries involving Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson, potentially affecting its interior defense, rebounding and rotation. MARC DAVID — DETROIT PISTONS +4.5 (-110) David backs Detroit as a road underdog. The Pistons have outscored opponents by more than 12 points per game and demonstrated an ability to overcome injuries, including a 13-point victory over Philadelphia without Duren. Cade Cunningham remains Detroit's primary offensive creator, although New York possesses capable defenders such as OG Anunoby. The Knicks have struggled to finish games. Against Orlando, they surrendered a 10-point advantage during the final nine minutes while committing eight fourth-quarter turnovers. Detroit also swept New York during last season's regular-season meetings. David believes the Pistons' strong form and New York's offensive inconsistency make the underdog attractive. FREE PICK: DETROIT PISTONS +4.5 (-110) SEAN MURPHY — DETROIT–NEW YORK UNDER 219.5 (-112) Murphy targets a defensive battle. New York has converted 38 or fewer field goals in each of its first three games despite attempting at least 93 shots twice. Defensively, the Knicks have held all three opponents to 40 made field goals or fewer. Detroit has been similarly effective, allowing no more than 40 made field goals in any of its first three contests. Against Philadelphia, the Pistons held the 76ers to 36 successful shots on 90 attempts. Detroit has also been held below 40 made field goals in two games. Murphy expects inefficient shooting and controlled possessions to produce fewer than 220 combined points. FREE PICK: DETROIT–NEW YORK UNDER 219.5 (-112) PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS AT LOS ANGELES LAKERS Los Angeles enters undefeated at 3-0, while Portland has won its first two games. Luka Doncic gives the Lakers an established primary scorer and playmaker. Portland faces personnel concerns involving Shaedon Sharpe, Scoot Henderson and Branden Carlson, potentially affecting offensive creation and frontcourt depth. Four handicappers have independently backed Los Angeles at the same number. BOBBY CONN — LOS ANGELES LAKERS -2.5 (-110) Conn backs the Lakers as short home favorites. Doncic provides an important advantage in half-court situations, particularly during the closing minutes of competitive games. Portland's strong start makes this a challenging matchup, but its personnel shortages could limit offensive flexibility. The Lakers need only win by three points. FREE PICK: LOS ANGELES LAKERS -2.5 (-110) BLACK WIDOW — LOS ANGELES LAKERS -2.5 (-110) Black Widow releases Los Angeles as its free NBA Wiseguy selection. Portland's injuries are important, particularly the absence of Sharpe and uncertainty surrounding Henderson. Those developments could reduce the Trail Blazers' available scoring options. Los Angeles benefits from home court and Doncic's ability to organize the offense late in close games. FREE PICK: LOS ANGELES LAKERS -2.5 (-110) TIMOTHY BLACK — LOS ANGELES LAKERS -2.5 (-110) Black also supports the undefeated Lakers. Los Angeles has demonstrated early offensive consistency, while Portland has shown improved depth and competitive balance. The key is whether the Lakers can maintain efficient half-court execution and avoid allowing Portland to establish a substantial rebounding advantage. Home court and Doncic's playmaking support the favorite. FREE PICK: LOS ANGELES LAKERS -2.5 (-110) ANDREW GOLD — LOS ANGELES LAKERS -2.5 (-110) Gold becomes the fourth handicapper backing Los Angeles. The Lakers possess an established late-game offensive creator in Doncic, which could prove decisive against a Portland team dealing with personnel shortages. Portland's early success remains a concern, but Los Angeles needs only a three-point victory to cover. FREE PICK: LOS ANGELES LAKERS -2.5 (-110) BROOKLYN NETS AT BOSTON CELTICS BRANDON LEE — BROOKLYN–BOSTON OVER 221 (-110) Lee backs the OVER, emphasizing Brooklyn's defensive difficulties. The Nets surrendered 136 points against Indiana in their previous game. Boston possesses multiple established offensive contributors and benefits from playing at home. Brooklyn must also generate sufficient scoring, but the Nets have enough offensive personnel to contribute to a total in the 220s. Boston's slower tempo presents the principal concern because fewer possessions could limit combined scoring. FREE PICK: BROOKLYN–BOSTON OVER 221 (-110) SACRAMENTO KINGS AT SAN ANTONIO SPURS JEFF ALEXANDER — SACRAMENTO–SAN ANTONIO OVER 231 (-108) Alexander targets the OVER in a matchup featuring significant frontcourt personnel questions. San Antonio possesses a major interior advantage through Victor Wembanyama, whose size, scoring versatility and defensive presence create difficult assignments. Sacramento has been dealing with injuries involving Dylan Cardwell, Maxime Raynaud and Keegan Murray, potentially weakening its interior defense. Those absences could allow San Antonio to generate efficient scoring opportunities. The challenge for the OVER is Sacramento's ability to contribute against the Spurs' defensive advantages. A dominant performance by one team does not guarantee a high-scoring total. FREE PICK: SACRAMENTO–SAN ANTONIO OVER 231 (-108) NHL FREE PICKS VANCOUVER CANUCKS AT ANAHEIM DUCKS Vancouver enters attempting to end a 10-game losing streak. The Canucks have surrendered 44 goals during that stretch, averaging 4.4 allowed per game. Anaheim has also struggled defensively, allowing approximately 3.5 goals per contest. The Ducks recently defeated Philadelphia 5-4. MIKE LUNDIN — VANCOUVER–ANAHEIM OVER 6.5 (-120) Lundin backs the OVER because of the defensive problems affecting both teams. Vancouver's inability to prevent scoring opportunities creates a favorable matchup for Anaheim. The Ducks demonstrated offensive potential early in the season, winning five of their first six games while scoring at least three goals in each victory. However, Anaheim has also struggled defensively. Goaltending is another concern, with both teams experiencing inconsistent performances. Lundin expects the defensive vulnerabilities to produce at least seven combined goals. FREE PICK: VANCOUVER–ANAHEIM OVER 6.5 (-120) PROSPORTSPICKS — VANCOUVER–ANAHEIM OVER 6.5 (-120) ProSportsPicks independently supports the same total. Five of the previous eight meetings between Vancouver and Anaheim finished OVER their posted totals. That historical record is supported by current defensive problems. Vancouver has surrendered more than four goals per game during its losing streak, while Anaheim recently participated in a nine-goal contest. The high total remains the principal concern, but both teams' defensive statistics support the possibility of another productive scoring environment. FREE PICK: VANCOUVER–ANAHEIM OVER 6.5 (-120) COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS AT PHILADELPHIA FLYERS RICKY TRAN — PHILADELPHIA FLYERS MONEYLINE +112 Tran backs Philadelphia as a home underdog. The Flyers have won three of their previous four games, while Columbus has lost six of its previous 10 and three consecutive road contests. Philadelphia faces personnel concerns involving Travis Konecny, Owen Tippett, Cam York and Rasmus Ristolainen. Those absences could affect offensive production and defensive depth. Trevor Zegras has become increasingly important to Philadelphia's attack. Columbus counters with talented personnel including Adam Fantilli and Zach Werenski. Tran believes Philadelphia's recent form and home-ice advantage provide value at the plus-money price. FREE PICK: PHILADELPHIA FLYERS MONEYLINE +112 MONTREAL CANADIENS AT ST. LOUIS BLUES HUNTER PRICE — MONTREAL CANADIENS MONEYLINE +108 Price backs Montreal as a road underdog. The Canadiens are dealing with significant offensive injuries, including the absences of Nick Suzuki and Ivan Demidov. Those losses place additional responsibility on Montreal's remaining scoring lines. St. Louis has personnel concerns of its own, including injuries involving Alexey Toropchenko and Tyler Tucker. Those absences could create opportunities for Montreal to exploit weakened defensive depth. Special teams could become particularly important, with both clubs attempting to compensate for missing contributors. Price accepts the injury uncertainty in exchange for the plus-money return. FREE PICK: MONTREAL CANADIENS MONEYLINE +108 NEW JERSEY DEVILS AT DALLAS STARS KENNY WALKER — DALLAS STARS MONEYLINE -116 Walker backs Dallas, which enters having won five consecutive games. The Stars are 7-3-1 and have received outstanding production from Mikko Rantanen and Jason Robertson. Rantanen has 14 points through 11 games, while Robertson has 13. Robertson recently scored twice during Dallas' 6-3 victory over the Islanders. New Jersey enters 7-4 and possesses significant offensive talent through Jack Hughes and Arseny Gritsyuk. However, Dallas has demonstrated stronger defensive consistency. The Stars are dealing with injuries involving Matt Duchene, Esa Lindell and Oskar Back, creating some depth concerns. Walker believes Dallas' recent form, defensive performance and home-ice advantage justify the selection. FREE PICK: DALLAS STARS MONEYLINE -116 SOCCER FREE PICKS SASSUOLO VS. LAZIO — ITALIAN SERIE A JUAN CARLOS FLORES — LAZIO +120 Flores backs Lazio to defeat Sassuolo outright. Lazio enters with the stronger league position and superior goal differential. The club has demonstrated organized defensive play and the ability to capitalize on attacking opportunities. Sassuolo has struggled defensively and faces additional personnel concerns involving its midfield and back line. Those absences could become important against Lazio's organized attacking structure. Lazio must win outright for this selection to cash. A draw does not win a standard three-way moneyline wager. FREE PICK: LAZIO +120 MYBOOKIE — SPORTS BETTING ACROSS THE MAJOR LEAGUES Tuesday features wagering opportunities in professional baseball, basketball, hockey, college football and international soccer. MyBookie offers moneylines, point spreads, totals and other betting markets across major professional and college sports. 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