Joe Raineri

Joe Raineri

Hot Streaks

10-5 (67%) Run in CFB

9-4-1 (69.2%) RUN IN ALL SPORTS

4-1-1 (80%) | UP 12 UNITS in MLB PLAYOFFS

Last updated Oct 9, 10:04 AM EDT

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4% CFB TOP PLAY TOTAL | 10-5 (67%) CFB RUN LAST 30 DAYS

CFB Total Starts Sat 10/10

Joe won his CFB Best Bet last night and is hitting 67% of his CFB TOP PLAYS over the last month. He's now locked and loaded on a Week 6 game with tremendous value on the total. Grab this 4% CFB TOP PLAY before the market moves it...BUT... DON'T FORGET, you can also take advantage of the Football Weekend Warrior ALL ACCESS package, which gets you every CFB and NFL Play on Saturday and Sunday. Don't miss out on another TOP PLAY.

4% CFB TOP PLAY SATURDAY | MUST BET BARKING DOG!

CFB Spread Starts Sat 10/10

Joe continues to cash his CFB TOP PLAYS and is hitting 67% over the last month. He's locked in on a game that has a 4% BARKING DOG this Saturday. Grab this CFB 4% BARKING DOG TOP PLAY NOW.BUT... DON'T FORGET, you can also take advantage of the Football Weekend Warrior ALL ACCESS package, which gets you every CFB and NFL Play on Saturday (Including this BARKING DOG) and Sunday (ALL NFL). Don't miss out on another TOP PLAY

CFB SATURDAY BLOWOUT TOP PLAY | HITTING 67% IN CFB LAST 30 DAYS!

CFB Spread Starts Sat 10/10

Joe is CRUSHING CFB and is hitting 67% of his CFB TOP PLAYS over the last month. He's locked in on the Blowout Game of the Weekend, and you should know which game it is. Grab this CFB BLOWOUT TOP PLAY NOW.BUT... DON'T FORGET, you can also take advantage of the Football Weekend Warrior ALL ACCESS package, which gets you every CFB and NFL Play on Saturday and Sunday. Don't miss out on another TOP PLAY.

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Free Picks

Sport
Game Selection
Game Time
CFB
(403) Georgia at (404) Alabama: Total
7:30pm EDT - Oct 10/2026

THE PLAY: Total Under 51.5 (-112)

I think we've got the perfect combination of two outstanding defenses and some potentially nasty weather conditions in Tuscaloosa. I get that both of these offenses have been putting up some ridiculous numbers this season. Alabama has scored at least 45 points in every game, Georgia has been rolling through opponents, and both quarterbacks have been playing outstanding football.

But here's my problem with those numbers. Neither team has faced a defense anywhere close to what they'll see on Saturday night. Georgia comes into this matchup with one of the best defensive units in the country. The Bulldogs are excellent against the run; they don't allow many explosive plays, and they've been outstanding at forcing opponents to sustain long drives. There are no explosive plays allowed.

Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell, who's been lighting up the scoreboard, hasn't faced a defense this physical or disciplined. Meanwhile, Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton has been terrific, throwing 13 touchdowns against just one interception. But Alabama's defense is loaded with talent, and the Bulldogs will be without running back Chauncey Bowens, who's been a big part of their rushing game.

Given the current weather conditions with Hurricane Isaias moving through the region, I see both teams relying on their running game. This is a battle-of-will, trenches-type game.

More running plays, fewer explosive passes, a moving clock, and fewer possessions. That's a recipe for an under in this one tonight.

PLAY: UNDER 51.5 Good to 50

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Last 20

Date
Sport
Pick
Result
Oct 08
CFB
UTSA -6.5 (-118)
(Analysis)
Win
Oct 07
MLB
Milwaukee Brewers -107 Undecided (HP), Walker Buehler (RHP) Must Start
(Analysis)
Win
Oct 06
MLB
Milwaukee Brewers 116 Dustin May (RHP), Nick Pivetta (RHP) Must Start
(Analysis)
Loss
Oct 05
NFL
Atlanta Falcons +2.5 (-115)
(Analysis)
Win
Oct 04
MLB
(925) San Diego Padres at (926) Milwaukee Brewers: Total Total Over 7.0 (-115) Michael King (RHP), Logan Henderson (RHP) Must Start
(Analysis)
Push
Oct 04
NFL
(273) Kansas City Chiefs at (274) Las Vegas Raiders: 1H Total 1H Total Over 23.5 (-115)
(Analysis)
Loss
Oct 04
NFL
(271) Denver Broncos at (272) San Francisco 49ers: Total Total Over 47.5 (-114)
(Analysis)
Loss
Oct 03
CFB
Arizona -6.5 (-115)
(Analysis)
Win
Oct 03
MLB
(919) New York Yankees at (920) Tampa Bay Rays: F5 Total F5 Total Under 3.5 (100) Gerrit Cole (RHP), Drew Rasmussen (RHP) Must Start
(Analysis)
Win
Oct 03
CFB
Eastern Michigan +6.0 (-112)
(Analysis)
Win
Oct 03
CFB
Arizona State -3.5 (-115)
(Analysis)
Loss
Oct 02
CFB
Pittsburgh +3.5 (-118)
(Analysis)
Win
Sep 30
MLB
(905) Boston Red Sox at (906) New York Yankees: F5 Total F5 Total Under 3.5 (-110) Sonny Gray (RHP), Max Fried (LHP) Must Start
(Analysis)
Win
Sep 29
MLB
San Diego Padres -126 Matthew Boyd (LHP), Michael King (RHP) Must Start
(Analysis)
Win
Sep 27
NFL
Detroit Lions Total Over 27.5 (-120)
(Analysis)
Win
Sep 27
NFL
Tampa Bay Buccaneers +1.5 (-115)
(Analysis)
Loss
Sep 27
NFL
(475) Carolina Panthers at (476) Cleveland Browns: Total Total Over 41.5 (-115)
(Analysis)
Loss
Sep 27
NFL
Houston Texans -2.5 (-122)
(Analysis)
Loss
Sep 26
CFB
(343) Virginia Tech at (344) Boston College: 1H Total 1H Total Under 24.5 (-142)
(Analysis)
Win
Sep 26
CFB
Kansas State -6.0 (-110)
(Analysis)
Loss
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Consultant Bio

Get a real edge in sports investing with someone who’s seen the game from all sides and can give you a straightforward plan for success. Joe’s journey started on the baseball diamond, where he played Division I and then professionally in the minor leagues. That experience gave him a unique understanding that you can't get from a spreadsheet or AI; He knows the pressure of high-stakes competition, the subtle shifts in momentum that decide games, and the mindset of the athletes playing.

After his playing career, Joe spent two decades in sports media, where he had a front-row seat covering all the major sports. This gave him a bird’s eye view of the entire sports landscape, learning how to see beyond the headlines and understand the narratives that drive the markets. The most crucial part of his handicapping education, however, came over the last ten years working side by side with some of the biggest, most successful, and legendary professional handicappers in the business. This was his masterclass in Sports Investing. That’s where he learned firsthand the do's and don'ts from the very best. Joe learned how they applied different analytical approaches, and more importantly, how they used data to maximize their investments while strictly limiting risk.

Joe’s handicapping approach combines everything he’s learned from these three unique perspectives. He has the gut instincts of a former pro athlete with the deep research of a seasoned journalist and the disciplined, proven strategies of elite sports investors. Joe believes that it’s not just about giving you 'picks'; it’s about providing you with smart, well-researched selections that create a smarter, long-term way to grow your bankroll. When you team up with him, you get a true insider's view and a clear, effective plan to tackle the sports markets for steady and informed ROI success.

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