YESTERDAY'S RECAP

Week 16 of the NFL schedule began with a much anticipated game and it didn't disappoint. The Seahawks come through with a 2-point conversion in overtime to stun the L.A. Rams. Bobby had Seattle as one of his Best Bets of the week and he's now on a 38-24-4 (61%) run. We have all of our Week 16 Free Picks, Best Bets, Teasers and Consensus picks in today's newsletter.

Jay suffered his first loss of the Bowl season last night with Missouri State and he'll look to rebound with today's action. Jay is now 4-1 with his Bowl Free Picks and 7-2 (78%) over his last nine Best Bets. You can find today's Bowl plays, along with our Playoff picks by clicking here.

Jay had a College Basketball winner last night and is now on a 22-10 (69%) run. Bobby came up short with his play and is on a 12-9 (57%) run. We have four Best Bets lined up for tonight.

Check out our daily YouTube videos to get Jay Cooper and Bobby Babowski's Best Bets of the day including recaps of last night's picks. We are on a 6-1 (86%) run!
 

🔥 ULTIMATECAPPER'S HOT HANDICAPPERS 🔥

Bobby and Jay each nailed their NBA Best Bets on Thursday to stay sizzling hot. Jay has won five in a row, while Bobby is on a 15-3 (83%) run. We have our free picks in all 5 games on tonight's schedule, including two Best Bets.

Jay is now on a 5-2 (+$335) run in the NHL despite a loser on Thursday. Bobby had a winner on the Wild and will look to make it two in a row with tonight's action. We have our free picks in all 5 games on tonight's schedule, including two Best Bets.

Remember, all of our picks are 100% FREE and available every morning on our website. Below, you will find our Best Bets for Friday, December 19th, 2025 from our expert handicappers including some future bets at the bottom. Good luck to everyone today!
 

NFL Best Bets - Bobby Babowski | 38-24-4 (61%) Run
Seahawks +1.5 over Rams WIN
Bears +1.5 over Packers
Panthers +3 over Bucs
Cowboys -2 over Chargers
Steelers +7 over Lions

NFL Best Bets - Jay Cooper
Browns +10.5 over Bills
Panthers +3 over Bucs
Titans +3 over Chiefs
Broncos -3 over Jaguars
Bengals -4 over Dolphins

NFL Best Bets - Reggie Garrett | 23-16-1 (59%) Run
Eagles -6.5 over Commanders
Patriots +3 over Ravens
Bucs -3 over Panthers
Falcons -3 over Cardinals
Colts +6 over 49ers

UltimateCapper CONSENSUS STAFF PLAYS WEEK 16:

The following picks are 100% consensus plays from our staff. These are plays when all three of us are on the same side of a game.
 

Browns +10.5
Raiders +14
Colts +6

2-TEAM, 6-POINT TEASERS FOR WEEK 16:
 

Bobby Babowski | 4-of-6 Winning Weeks
Bears +7.5/Panthers +9
 

Jay Cooper | 4-of-5 Winning Weeks
Panthers +9/Steelers +13
 

Reggie Garrett | 5-of-7 Winning Weeks
Eagles -0.5/Patriots +9
 

Updated NFL Odds - courtesy of DonBest

CFB Best Bets - Bobby Babowski
Miami FL +3 over Texas A&M
Alabama +1.5 over Oklahoma

JAY'S BOWL/PLAYOFF FREE PICKS

CFB Best Bets - Jay Cooper | 7-2 (79%) Run
Oregon -21 over James Madison
Tulane +17 over Ole Miss
Alabama +1.5 over Oklahoma

NBA Best Bets - Jay Cooper | 5-0 (100%) Run
Spurs -2 over Hawks

Friday's NBA Free Picks [All Games]

NBA Best Bets - Bobby Babowski | 15-3 (83%) Run
Knicks -5 over 76ers

Updated NBA Odds - courtesy of DonBest

CBB Best Bets - Jay Cooper | 22-10 (69%) Run
Cal Poly SLO +26 over UCLA
Seattle +8 over Washington

CBB Best Bets - Bobby Babowski | 12-9 (57%) Run
Seton Hall +3 over Providence
Tarleton State -14.5 over Florida A&M

NHL Best Bets - Jay Cooper | 5-2 (+$335) Run
Jets +210 over Avalanche

Friday's NHL Free Picks [All Games]

NHL Best Bets - Bobby Babowski
Stars -112 over Ducks

Updated NHL Odds - courtesy of DonBest

FRIDAY'S FREE HORSE PICKS

Fair Grounds - 12:45 CT
Race 1: 6 Bernin Tune
Race 2: 9 Vitruvius
Race 3: 5 Bayou Time
Race 4: 6 Pakula
Race 5: 11 Diva Beach
Race 6: 5 Proven Hope
Race 7: 7 Auntie Vodka
Race 8: 1 Wosiemaks

Gulfstream Park - 12:20 ET
Race 1: 6 Bessamay
Race 2: 7 Bravo Kitten
Race 3: 2 Staship Polaris
Race 4: 4 Carroll's Honor
Race 5: 8 My Voodoo Doll
Race 6: 7 Gigi's Cake's
Race 7: 5 Solo Venturi
Race 8: 6 Hot Cargo
Race 9: 3 Fazzone

Oaklawn Park - 12:30 CT
Race 1: 4 Pronghorn
Race 2: 5 Dreamofyou
Race 3: 2 Mad About Marie
Race 4: 8 Thoughtthatcounts
Race 5: 10 Cool and Cloudy
Race 6: 10 Ghost of Midnight
Race 7: 9 Azteca Warrior
Race 8: 6 Miss Martini
Race 9: 3 Kalahari Dreams
Race 10: 5 Tiz Wicked Strong

Tampa Bay Downs - 12:35 ET
Race 1: 5 Moral Power
Race 2: 8 Lizzie Baby
Race 3: 5 Violent Vixen
Race 4: 6 Go Yoshida
Race 5: 3 Khozanall
Race 6: 8 Critical Magic
Race 7: 2 Wise Words
Race 8: 4 Megan's Honor
Race 9: 3 Jersey Joyce

Turfway Park - 5:55 ET
Race 1: 5 Brooklyn Can Dance
Race 2: 4 Coal Fired
Race 3: 9 Tres Soles
Race 4: 9 Verbal Geyser
Race 5: 10 Mony Mony
Race 6: 5 Sticky Note
Race 7: 10 Scribble
Race 8: 4 Homer's Odyssey
Race 9: 12 Birkin Girl
Race 10: 6 Santiana
 

NFL Futures Bobby Babowski
Giants OVER 5.5 Wins (+110) 6/14/2025 LOSS

Steelers OVER 8.5 Wins (-115) 6/14/2025

Chargers OVER 9.5 Wins (-110) 6/14/2025 WIN

Browns OVER 5.5 Wins (+105) 6/14/2025

Cowboys OVER 7.5 Wins (-150) 6/14/2025

Falcons OVER 8 Wins (-120) 6/14/2025

Seahawks UNDER 8 Wins (-125) 6/14/2025 LOSS
Patriots UNDER 8 Wins (-115) 6/14/2025 LOSS

NFL Futures Jay Cooper
Eagles +1.5 over Chiefs (Week 2) 6/24/2025 WIN
Cowboys +4.5 over Chiefs (Week 13) 6/24/2025 WIN