Don Best Today's Free Picks

REASON FOR PICK: Take the Under between Navy & Maryland on Monday. The Terrapins' defense will improve now in the 2nd year under defensive coordinator Don Brown who has had all summer to prepare for Navy's triple option. Maryland was pretty good against the run last season as they held their opponents to under 4 YPC. The problem is the offense that was 2nd to last in the ACC in scoring as they averaged 21.3 PPG. The offensive line allowed 36 sacks last season and suffered injuries in the spring which creates a daunting situation for new starting QB Jamaal Robinson. Navy returns 5 from a solid defense that held Missouri to just 13 points in their bowl game. Their rushing attack burns time off the clock. Take the Under. Best of luck -- Frank.

REASON FOR PICK: A big showdown in St. Louis, which means both managers will use their best relief pitchers. And the starters are outstanding. Bronson Arroyo (14-8, 3.82 ERA) has a 2.95 ERA his last three starts, a veteran fired up for a pennant race. Jaime Garcia (2.33 ERA) of the Cardinals is 3-0 against the Reds this season and on a tear, with no runs allowed his last three starts! Look for a defensive duel in this one, Play the Reds/Cardinals Under the total.

REASON FOR PICK: Hey sportsfans, I am back to start another moneymaking NCAAF season for you. When it comes to BIG GAME WINNERS, there is nobody better then me. This Saturday, I come right out of the gate with guns blazing. I have nothing but winners for you. I start this season with this FREE GAME as well as 3 HUGE WINNERS for you. Start your season off right, with money in your pocket. Follow me and get paid. Today’s FREE GAME is Alabama over San Jose State. National Champion and pre-season #1, Alabama is touted as taking it all once again this season. They have QB McElroy, Heisman winner RB Ingram, and WR Jones all back. Despite having a meeting with Penn State upcoming, ‘Bama usually takes one game at a time. HC Nick Saban loves having SJ State as his first game of the year. They get to blow out a nobody and show the nation how good they are. On both sides of the ball, the Tide will devour the Spartan’s. San Jose State gave up an average of 37.0 PPG a season ago, including 62 points to Nevada and 55 to Louisiana Tech. For State, it goes from bad to worse as they lost their top WR in Avery who is ruled ineligible. The Spartan’s are 5-16 ATS their L21 overall and 0-8 ATS their L8 games played on the road. The Tide is 6-1 ATS their L7 games played in September. Alabama will crush San Jose State. Thank you.