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Max Gorenstein

Mad Max

A CBS Sports researcher, Max understands matchups and trends -- which are relevant, which are fluff. Since he debuted with SportsLine in June 2021 at the age of 22, Max has crushed MLB props and team totals, returning 80.5 units. For Max Gorenstein media inquiries, contact SportsLine@CBSInteractive.com.

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Jan 28 2024, 1:00 am UTC
League
Fighting Hawks
74
@ Tommies
64
+407
13-10 in Last 23 NCAAB Picks
+240
10-8 in Last 18 NCAAB ATS Picks
+232
4-2 in Last 6 STTHMN ATS Picks
Analysis:

The Tommies are rolling as they are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games. The Tommies dismantled North Dakota in their first meeting winning by 25 on the road. The Tommies are much better at home than on the road so there is no reason to believe the Tommies won't win this game by double-digits. Lay the points.

Pick Made: Jan 27, 5:18 pm UTC on DraftKings
Jan 17 2024, 12:00 am UTC
League
Boilermakers
87
@ Hoosiers
66
+407
13-10 in Last 23 NCAAB Picks
+240
10-8 in Last 18 NCAAB ATS Picks
Analysis:

Quick disclaimer: I went to Indiana but this pick is (hopefully) unbias. Ranked teams are just 40-47 straight up on the road this season. The Hoosiers are 25-3 SU at home in the last two seasons, including a win over then #1 Purdue. The Hoosiers have been great against Purdue in the last three seasons going 3-1 SU & 4-0 ATS. Purdue is just 1-2 SU on the road this season with losses at unranked Northwestern and unranked Nebraska. This spread is way too big for a rivalry of this magnitude. Take the Hoosiers.

Pick Made: Jan 16, 7:45 pm UTC on DraftKings
Jan 15 2024, 7:30 pm UTC
League
Wildcats
74
@ Golden Eagles
87
+407
13-10 in Last 23 NCAAB Picks
+240
10-8 in Last 18 NCAAB ATS Picks
+180
4-2 in Last 6 MARQET ATS Picks
Analysis:

The Golden Eagles haven't lost three straight games in two years and that streak won't end today. The Wildcats are way overperforming this season. Nobody expected them to be sitting at 4-1 in conference play after the start they had to this season. The Golden Eagles have owned the Wildcats in the last couple seasons as they are 4-0 SU & ATS in their last four meetings. Take the Golden Eagles to get right and win this game easy.

Pick Made: Jan 15, 6:30 pm UTC on WilliamHillNewJersey
Jan 09 2024, 12:30 am UTC
League
Huskies
13
@ Wolverines
34
+970
6-1 in Last 7 NCAAF Picks
Analysis:

Who needs the points? Michigan beat Alabama by getting pressure on Jalen Milroe. Even with the pressure they were able to make a fourth quarter comeback and win in overtime. However, the Huskies have the best offensive line in the country and it showed as Penix went untouched in the Sugar Bowl against a really good Texas defensive line. Michael Penix Jr made every throw necessary and looked perfect in the Sugar Bowl. Michigan hasn't faced a quarterback at this level. Even if star running back Dillon Johnson can't go, expect Penix to carry the Huskies the glory. Take Washington on the money line.

Pick Made: Jan 02, 8:12 pm UTC on FanDuel
Jan 06 2024, 1:30 am UTC
League
Fighting Illini
78
@ Boilermakers
83
+407
13-10 in Last 23 NCAAB Picks
+240
10-8 in Last 18 NCAAB ATS Picks
+500
4-0 in Last 4 ILL ATS Picks
Analysis:

This spread is so crazy. Yes, Illinois is without Terrance Shannon but that hasn't effected them at all yet. Their defense is still locked in as they are coming of a 30-point win over Northwestern, a team Purdue lost to. Illinois hold opponents to 41% on 2-pt field goals, 2nd-best in the country. Most of the Boilermakers damage comes from Zach Edey in the paint. If the Illini can slow him down, Illinois is live to win outright. Take the double-digit points with Illinois.

Pick Made: Jan 05, 2:28 am UTC on WilliamHillNewJersey
Jan 01 2024, 10:00 pm UTC
League
Crimson Tide
20
@ Wolverines
27
+970
6-1 in Last 7 NCAAF Picks
+114
6-3 in Last 9 NCAAF ATS Picks
+90
2-1 in Last 3 BAMA ATS Picks
Analysis:

No trends are telling you to take Michigan, but sometimes it's not about the trends. The Wolverines are the best team in the country with the best team in the country. The Crimson Tide haven't had to play a low-scoring, grind-it-out kind of game this season. The Wolverines defense will make the stops that Georgia wasn't able to in the SEC Championship. Expect Blake Corum to run wild as Michigan moves on to the Championship.

Pick Made: Dec 11, 2:12 am UTC on FanDuel
Jan 01 2024, 6:00 pm UTC
League
Hawkeyes
0
@ Volunteers
35
+970
6-1 in Last 7 NCAAF Picks
+850
5-0 in Last 5 NCAAF O/U Picks
+700
4-0 in Last 4 IOWA O/U Picks
Analysis:

Iowa has hit the Under in eight straight games, even at historically low totals. The Volunteers have only scored a total of 17 points in their last two games vs ranked opponents. This game will be a slow paced, defensive battle. Take the Under.

Pick Made: Dec 11, 2:08 am UTC on Bet365NewJersey
Dec 30 2023, 3:30 am UTC
League
Wildcats
100
@ Golden Bears
81
+407
13-10 in Last 23 NCAAB Picks
+240
10-8 in Last 18 NCAAB ATS Picks
+450
3-0 in Last 3 CAL ATS Picks
Analysis:

This spread is way too low. The Wildcats are the only team in the country with a top 10 offense and defense according to Kenpom. The Golden Bears are the worst team in the Pac-12. The Wildcats are coming off of a depressing 2OT loss vs FAU. They should be ready for the start of conference play. Lay the points.

Pick Made: Dec 29, 6:57 pm UTC on FanDuel
Dec 29 2023, 2:15 am UTC
League
Wildcats
38
@ Sooners
24
+970
6-1 in Last 7 NCAAF Picks
+114
6-3 in Last 9 NCAAF ATS Picks
Analysis:

The Arizona Wildcats are the best three-loss team I've ever seen. Since Freshman Noah Fifta took over, the Wildcats are 7-1 ATS and have won six straight games. The Wildcats have covered seven straight games vs ranked opponents, the longest active streak in FBS. The Sooners have struggled since their win over the Longhorns. With Dillon Gabriel's status for this game up in the air with him in the transfer portal, great time to hop on this.

Pick Made: Dec 11, 2:19 am UTC on FanDuel
Dec 21 2023, 2:00 am UTC
League
Wildcats
68
@ Bluejays
66
+407
13-10 in Last 23 NCAAB Picks
+240
10-8 in Last 18 NCAAB ATS Picks
+70
2-1 in Last 3 CREIGH ATS Picks
Analysis:

Creighton is one of the best shooting teams in the country and are going up against a terrible perimeter defense. They should be able to get hot and run up the score. Villanova’s offense is terrible and will get run out of the building.

Pick Made: Dec 20, 8:25 pm UTC on FanDuel
Dec 21 2023, 2:00 am UTC
League
Tar Heels
81
@ Sooners
69
+407
13-10 in Last 23 NCAAB Picks
+267
3-1 in Last 4 NCAAB ML Picks
Analysis:

Oklahoma’s defense should be the difference in this game. Both teams are great offensively but Oklahoma should be able to get stop when they are needed. The Sooners hold opponents to 26% from downtown, 4th-best in D-I. Take the Sooners.

Pick Made: Dec 20, 8:29 pm UTC on WilliamHillNewJersey
Dec 21 2023, 12:00 am UTC
League
Huskies
60
@ Pirates
75
+407
13-10 in Last 23 NCAAB Picks
+240
10-8 in Last 18 NCAAB ATS Picks
Analysis:

UConn 6-1 ATS in last 7 regular season conference games. UConn controls the paint on both ends of the court. Seton Hall won’t be able to slow them down or score inside. Pirates struggle from 3 and won’t be able to keep up.

Pick Made: Dec 20, 8:23 pm UTC on FanDuel
Dec 21 2023, 12:00 am UTC
League
Bears
70
@ Blue Devils
78
+176
3-2 in Last 5 NCAAB Picks
Analysis:

Baylor and Duke both have dominant offenses. Baylor is coming off of a game where they didn’t show up vs Michigan State so they will be ready for this game. Kyle Filipowski should be able to have his way inside against a weak interior defense. Expect points.

Pick Made: Dec 20, 8:24 pm UTC on DraftKings
Dec 16 2023, 9:30 pm UTC
League
Wildcats
84
@ Boilermakers
92
+407
13-10 in Last 23 NCAAB Picks
+240
10-8 in Last 18 NCAAB ATS Picks
+284
4-1 in Last 5 ARIZ ATS Picks
Analysis:

The Wildcats are not only the best team in the nation, they are also the best ATS team in the country. They are 8-0 ATS this season as they are covering the spread by an average of 11.6 PPG. The Wildcats don't allow offensive rebounds as they are 1st in the nation in opponent offensive rebound percentage. If they can keep Zach Edey off the offensive glass, Arizona should win this game with no problems.

Pick Made: Dec 16, 5:18 pm UTC on FanDuel
Dec 16 2023, 3:00 am UTC
League
Huskies
76
@ Bulldogs
63
+407
13-10 in Last 23 NCAAB Picks
+240
10-8 in Last 18 NCAAB ATS Picks
Analysis:

In last season's Elite Eight, the Huskies gave Gonzaga the business beating them by 28 on their way to a National Championship. The Huskies have won 15 of their last 16 games with their only loss coming at Allen Fieldhouse. All 15 of their wins have been by double-digits. This Gonzaga team is not like their team in recent years. They don't have a superstar as they have five different players averaging double-digits this season. The Bulldogs do most of their scoring inside the 3-point line but the Huskies have are sixth in the nation at opponent 2-pt FG PCT. The Huskies do get burned from beyond the arc, but the Bulldogs are terrible from three. This is a great matchup for the Huskies.

Pick Made: Dec 15, 6:17 pm UTC on FanDuel
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