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The Action Network NFL Podcast: BlackJack Fletcher on NFL Betting
With the NFL regular season just around the corner, host Matthew Freedman welcomes beloved Action Network raconteur BlackJack Fletcher to the podcast. Together they discuss Fletcher’s gambling background and his penchant for flashy clothes and bold predictions. After some helpful reminders about the role of public perception and key numbers in NFL line movement, Fletcher…
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The Daily Fantasy Flex, PGA: Dell Technologies Championship
Bryan Mears, Peter Jennings, Colin Davy and Drew “Sleeze” Stoltz turn their attention to the modest field at the Dell Technologies Championship. After discussing Bryson DeChambeau and the likeliest U.S. Ryder Cup picks, Sleeze and Colin argue about ball-strikers and course fit at TPC Boston. Later, the guys talk Keegan Bradley, Jason Day, and all…
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A’s-Astros Betting Preview: Cahill’s Splits Can’t Be Ignored
Betting odds: Oakland Athletics at Houston Astros Athletics Moneyline: +157 (Trevor Cahill) Astros Moneyline: -167 (Dallas Keuchel) Over/Under: 8.5 (o-115/u-105) First pitch: 2:10 p.m. ET Channel: MLB Network >> All odds as of 11:30 p.m. ET. Download The Action Network App to get real-time MLB odds and track your bets The Oakland Athletics and Houston…
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10 Under-the-Radar College Football Quarterbacks to Bet in 2018
Transcendent quarterback play can elevate a team’s against-the-spread performance from average to great, and even beyond that. And if you start betting on them at the right times, your bankroll will feel the effects, too. Just ask anyone who consistently backed these guys: Florida State’s Jameis Winston, 2013 (11-3 ATS) Texas A&M’s Johnny Manziel, 2012…
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US Open WTA Day 3 Betting Preview: Fitness and Conditioning Key on Another HOT Day
The overarching story of the tournament so far is the weather. Monday was bearable, with highs hovering around 90 degrees, but Tuesday was brutal, with temperatures reaching the mid-90s with humidity around 50%. Expect the WTA heat rule, which allows a 10-minute break between the second and third sets if requested by either player, to…
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ATP US Open Wednesday Betting Preview: Bad Blood and Betting Against History
The U.S. Open rolls along Wednesday with another full slate of tennis from Flushing Meadows. With four former Grand Slam champions in action — Rafael Nadal, Stan Wawrinka, Andy Murray and Juan Martin del Potro — as well as fan favorites Dominic Thiem and Denis Shapovalov, tennis fans have quite a day in store. The…
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Stoltz: I’ve Seen Tony Romo’s Golf Game Up Close. What to Expect in Web.com Q-School
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current CBS broadcaster Tony Romo will tee it up Wednesday at the Web.com Tour prequalifying event at Lantana Golf Club in Lantana, Texas. He will be up against a field of 68 other golfers competing in the no-cut event, with the number of qualifiers to be announced once play begins.…
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How Much Is Odell Beckham Jr. Worth Toward the Point Spread?
When the New York Giants signed Odell Beckham Jr. to one of the most lucrative contract extensions ever for an NFL wide receiver on Monday, it made me wonder: How much is Beckham worth toward the point spread? We all know how valuable OBJ is to the Giants offense, but you might be surprised by…
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Sobel: Dufner An Intriguing Longshot at Dell Technologies Championship
Welcome to That Week. You know the one. The week when so many golf fans wake up Thursday morning, check the PGA Tour app and immediately log on to social media to complain that scores aren’t updating. I’m going to assume that if you’re reading this column right now, you’re also savvy enough to understand…
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Tuesday’s MLB Over/Under: Junis, Boyd Look To Keep Rolling
Betting odds: Detroit Tigers at Kansas City Royals Over/Under: 8.5/9 First Pitch: 8:15 p.m. ET Probable Pitchers: Matthew Boyd (8-11, 4.09 ERA) vs. Jakob Junis (6-12, 4.70 ERA) Zylbert’s 2018 MLB Over/Under Betting Record: 86-56-3, +24 units Yesterday’s Result: Rockies-Angels Over 8, Gray vs. Despaigne (WIN) *Each bet graded as if it were to win…
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Public Bettors Hammering Red Sox, Rockies Tuesday Night
Monday was not the night to bet with the public, as all three of last night’s most popular MLB plays lost. To pour a little salt on the wound, all three were also favorites, as is usually the case. Tonight is no exception, as the return of a full baseball slate has the public loaded…
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Tuesday Sharp Report: Pros Betting Nationals-Phillies, Two Other Games
Wiseguys started their week off right last night, going 2-1 (+1.49 units) with their Monday plays. Sharps will look to stay hot and spend another night in Green Dot City on Tuesday. The Action Network’s 2018 NFL Betting Power RankingsRead now After analyzing Tuesday’s 15-game slate using Sports Insights’ Sportsbook Insider Pro betting tools, I’ve pinpointed three MLB bets that…
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2018 Arizona Cardinals Betting Odds & Season Preview: Can Steve Wilks Live Up to the Bruce Arians Standard?
Win Over/Under: 6 (+100/-120) Make NFC Playoffs: +600 (14%) Win NFC West: +1000 (9%) Win NFC Championship: +5000 (2%) Win Super Bowl: +10000 (1%) The Action Network’s Projected Wins: 5.65 (31st) The 2018 version of the Arizona Cardinals is like “The Godfather Part III”: Still anchored by an aging star, with a lot of turnover…
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Perez: The NBA’s Untold Stories I NEED to Know
The NBA X-Files have been opened. After nearly a decade of speculation, rumors and memes … we finally got the answers to the NBA’s most notorious unexplained story: The Gilbert Arenas vs. Javaris Crittenton booray game, which led to a Wild West standoff in the Washington Wizards’ locker room. Hearing from Arenas what actually went…
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College Football Win Totals: Comparing Vegas’ and The Action Network’s Projections
What goes into a college football win total? A whole lot. Since the 2017-18 season ended, The Action Network’s Collin Wilson has been tinkering with his projections for this fall to arrive at a win total for all 130 FBS teams. Wilson uses things such as efficiency, explosiveness and defensive havoc to assign a power…
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Bookmakers Have Big Liability on Dolphins, Browns and Cardinals
It is always interesting to see which teams are drawing the most betting interest before an NFL season. Sure, the Patriots, Packers and Cowboys always attract a lot of action, but what other teams are moving the needle in Vegas? According to Tim Fitzgerald, a longtime sportsbook supervisor at the South Point in Las Vegas,…
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Wake and Rake: Sharp Money All Over Wake Forest-Tulane
After getting a taste of college football action on Saturday, the first full week of the 2018 season starts Thursday night. It’s been a long offseason with lines available since May for most games, yet recreational bettors will still wait until the last minute before getting in their wagers. The Action Network Colleges Podcast: Early…
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6 Coaching Changes College Football Bettors Need to Know
College football teams can rise and fall at a rapid pace — in large part due to coaching changes. Example: Defensive coordinator Mike Elko was with Notre Dame for one season, and moved the passing defense from 116th in 2016 to 21st in 2017. He’s now with Texas A&M, where the Aggies expect similar improvement. There…
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Is There Value Betting an NFL Team to Go Winless Again This Season?
Trailing, 28-24, with less than two minutes to play, the Cleveland Browns faced a 4th and 2 from the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 27-yard line in Week 17 of the 2017 season. Rookie quarterback DeShone Kizer took the snap, avoided pressure and threw a pass to receiver Corey Coleman for a first down. 20 Biggest 2018 NFL…
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The NFL’s Best and Worst QBs at Covering the Spread
The football season is just about here. Just about. Time’s a-wastin’, so I thought I’d do some of the legwork for you fine folks. To help with your season prep, I pulled the against-the-spread (ATS) records for all of the projected starting quarterbacks this season. Some of these numbers will come as no surprise. Others will…
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3 Times Odell Beckham Jr. Single-Handedly Got Giants Bettors Paid
The Giants made Odell Beckham Jr. football’s highest-paid receiver on Monday, inking the 25-year old to a five-year extension worth up to $95 million with an absurd $65 million guaranteed. Not everyone appreciates OBJ’s dramatic celebrations and occasional sideline outbursts, but it’s tough to argue with his production: Beckham’s per-game averages through four seasons place…
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2018 Oakland Raiders Betting Odds & Season Preview: Don’t Bet on Return to Glory With Jon Gruden
Win Over/Under: 7.5 (-110/-110) Make AFC Playoffs: +220 (31%) Win AFC West: +400 (20%) Win AFC Championship: +2000 (4.8%) Win Super Bowl: +4000 (2.4%) Odds from Westgate as of Sep. 1. The Action Network’s Projected Wins: 7.82 (18th) The Raiders opened their own Museum of Natural History this offseason when they turned the reigns over…
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Bales: How to Overcome & Exploit Endowment Effect and Gambler’s Fallacy in Betting & Fantasy Sports
Way back when I was in my prime — before all the sex and drugs blogging and data collection — I wrote some books. The Fantasy Sports for Smart People collection is the best-selling fantasy sports and DFS book series of all time. Is that actually true? I don’t know. And if I don’t know, you don’t know, which…
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Sobel: When a Hot Tip Turns into a $1,625 Sweat
It isn’t often that I get a message from one professional golfer touting another, so when it happens, I pay attention. Late last year, I received this text from Kevin Streelman: “Random idea for u if interested. Champions Tour rookie Ken Tanigawa got his card thru q school. Really really good story. Been a member…
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Sobel: Reported FedEx Cup Playoff Overhaul Fixes Some Issues, But Still Gimmicky
Next year’s FedEx Cup playoffs are going to have a decidedly different look than prior versions. Some of this we knew already. It had previously been announced that the series would downsize from four events to three, concluding before the meaty beginning of football season, with fewer players qualifying for the postseason. On Monday, the…
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2018 Los Angeles Chargers Betting Odds & Season Preview: Philip Rivers Can Get Back to 10 Wins
Win Over/Under: 9.5 (-120/+100) Make AFC Playoffs: -160 (62%) Win AFC West: +125 (44%) Win AFC Championship: +800 (11%) Win Super Bowl: +1600 (6%) The Action Network’s Projected Wins: 9.2 (10th) Philip Rivers has had a top-12 defense in points allowed six times in his career as a starter, and the Chargers have won 10.8…
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Monday’s MLB Over/Under: Can Odrisamer Despaigne Handle the Rockies?
Betting odds: Colorado Rockies at Los Angeles Angels Over/Under: 8 First Pitch: 10:07 p.m. ET (ESPN) Probable Pitchers: Jon Gray (10-10, 4.67 ERA) vs. Odrisamer Despaigne (2-2, 6.35 ERA) Zylbert’s 2018 MLB Over/Under Betting Record: 85-56-3, +23 units Yesterday’s Result: Yankees-Orioles Under 8.5, Severino vs. Bundy (WIN) *Each bet graded as if it were to…
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2018 Kansas City Chiefs Betting Odds & Season Preview: Bet on Reid to Make Mahomes a Winning QB
Win Over/Under: 8.5 (+100/-120) Make AFC Playoffs: +110 (48%) Win AFC West: +275 (27%) Win AFC Championship: +1000 (9%) Win Super Bowl: +2000 (4.8%) The Action Network’s Projected Wins: 8.11 (17th) How good do you think the Kansas City Chiefs will be in 2018? Because if your expectations are generally in line with the consensus,…
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The Fascinating Betting History of FCS Road Favorites Against FBS Schools
The UTEP Miners will begin their 2018 campaign as 7.5-point home underdogs against Northern Arizona — an FCS school with 125-1 odds to win the lower-tier national title. It’s going to be a long year in El Paso. Additionally, Georgia State will open its season at home as a 1.5-point underdog on Thursday night against…
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Blue Jays-Orioles Betting Preview: Bad Pitching Matchup Should Mean Fireworks
Betting odds: Toronto Blue Jays at Baltimore Orioles Blue Jays Moneyline: -130 (Sam Gaviglio) Orioles Moneyline: +120 (David Hess) Over/Under: 9.5 First Pitch: 7:05 pm ET Monday night presents an interesting opportunity, a confluence of not-very-good starting pitching with excellent weather conditions. When the Orioles are involved, you have to pause to think whether this…
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Monday Sharp Report: Pros Betting Mets-Cubs, Two Other Games
With football in the air, public bettors are quickly losing interest in baseball. But not the wiseguys. They know that this is the best time of year to get down on underdogs, especially when they’re playing winning teams. The combination of good teams being overvalued and bad teams calling up young players (who compete hard…
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2018 Denver Broncos Betting Odds & Season Preview: Don’t Bet on Case Keenum to Win 7 Games
Win Over/Under: 7 (-150/+130) Make AFC Playoffs: +260 (28%) Win AFC West: +450 (18%) Win AFC Championship: +2000 (4.8%) Win Super Bowl: +4000 (2.4%) The Action Network’s Projected Wins: 7.61 (20th) The Broncos have had a quarterback problem since Peyton Manning left — and they still do. That’s not a shot at Case Keenum. It’s…
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Rockies, D-backs Lead Monday’s Most Popular MLB Bets
The public enjoyed an easy Sunday, winning with all three of the most popular bets of the day for a profit close to a unit and a half. Tonight’s public favorites are favorites once again, but they aren’t quite as pricey as they’ve been in days past. >> All odds as of 3:15 p.m. ET.…
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Monday’s Mets-Cubs Over/Under Is Highest of Noah Syndergaard’s Career
Because Noah Syndergaard has a career ERA of 3.00, it’s no surprise that most of his starts have low closing over/unders. Heading into tonight’s game against Jon Lester and the Chicago Cubs, Syndergaard has never started a game that closed with a total higher than nine, according to Bet Labs. Monday Sharp Report: Pros Betting Mets-Cubs,…
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Sobel: Tiger and Phil Should Turn ‘The Match’ into a Betting Extravaganza
As I’ve written previously, I’m all-in for the impending Tiger Woods-Phil Mickelson match in Las Vegas during Thanksgiving weekend. Well, I was all-in. Now I’m just mostly in, based on the latest news to be leaked about the event. It’s not the money that has me pulling back. I’d never begrudge anyone the potential for…
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The Best and Worst NFL Head Coaches Against the Spread
In sports we’ve got G.O.A.T.s, W.O.A.T.s, and even the B.O.A.T. But I bet you’ve never heard of the B.H.C.A.T.S.O.A.T., so allow me. His name is Bill Belichick, and he is the Best Head Coach Against the Spread of All Time. Now our database goes back to only 2003, so I don’t know this to be true beyond…
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Perez: A Tribute to Manu Ginobili, the NBA’s Most Memorable Improv Act
“Who can defend Ginobili?” It’s what Boca Juniors assistant Néstor García asked of his team while getting torched by Manu during a Liga Nacional de Básquet game in 1997. One brave soul, Sebastián Festa, raised his hand. You have to appreciate the gallantry, but the truth of the matter is García could have gone around…
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Biggest Returning Production Mismatches in College Football Week 1
Week 1 Returning Production Mismatches The old school method of handicapping a team’s experience was based on how many returning starters it had. But that doesn’t paint the entire picture. That’s where returning production, tracked by SBNation.com, comes in. It takes in account every stat category from passing yards, offensive line starts, tackles for loss,…
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The Action Network Colleges Podcast: Early Week 1 Preview
After a putrid Week Zero card in college football, Stuckey and Collin Wilson return to break down the Thursday and Friday matchups of Week 1. After discussing their Twitter Turkeys of the Week and checking in with “Bodog Jim” Harbaugh, they get down to business to talk contrarian must-plays like Colorado State, stay-aways like UConn,…
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Betting! Fantasy Football! The Ultimate NFL Contest to Try With Your Buddies
The number of fun avenues in which to speculate on sports is bigger than it’s ever been: The 2018 SCOTUS ruling made it legal for states to accept wagers, DraftKings and FanDuel are offering millions of dollars in prizes each week for fantasy football contests and season-long fantasy doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime…
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Walsh: Brutal 15-1 NASCAR Loss Stirs Up Painful Ghosts of Bad Beats Past
I’m not going to lie. This one hurts to write. If you bet on sports long enough, you end up being the victim of more bad beats than you’d like to admit, but it doesn’t make them any easier. For the most part, I’ve become almost robotic about them. Bad beats are simply part of…
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College Football Betting 2018: Picks, Previews For All 130 Teams
We’re inching closer to football season. But for our team of experts, there really is no summer break. The Action Network’s Collin Wilson previewed all 130 FBS teams, from Clemson and Ohio State all the way to Liberty and Rice. He doesn’t need to prep for these either — Collin’s power ratings and notes have been…
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The Action Network NFL Podcast: The ULTIMATE Football League
On Monday’s episode of The Action Network NFL Podcast, Matthew Freedman is joined by Bryan Mears to talk about his new ULTIMATE Football League. The guys discuss how it works, why he did it, who will participate and much more. 5:50: How does it work? 9:55: Payouts and points structure 19:37: Who is involved? Subscribe…
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20 Biggest 2018 NFL Preseason Fantasy Football Risers & Fallers
A little more than a week ago, Adrian Peterson was just an unsigned 33-year-old who averaged 3.1 yards per carry over the past two seasons. Now he’s on the Redskins and being drafted in some leagues as if he’s the second coming of latter-day John Riggins. The fantasy life comes at ya fast, and it’s important…
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NFL Preseason Betting, Fantasy Football Takeaways from Sunday’s Games
Football is back! For future preseason player projections and daily fantasy analysis, see the FantasyLabs Models as well as our evergreen and slate-specific DFS content. Ian Hartitz looks at key takeaways from Week 3 of the NFL preseason. Cincinnati Bengals 26, Buffalo Bills 13 Closing Spread: Bills -1.5 Closing Over/Under: 41 Bengals Andy Dalton and the first-team offense played brilliantly…
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Biggest Fantasy Football Lessons from NFL Preseason: Don’t Sleep on Rookie QBs
Preseason football brings out the best (and the worst) in football fans, but it’s still an informative opportunity to get a read on various position battles and new schemes. Since Week 4 consists almost entirely of backups, let’s break down the 10 biggest preseason takeaways from Weeks 1-3. >> Sign up for The Action Network’s…
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Why Southern Utah at Oregon State Is a Make-or-Break Game for One Sportsbook
Prior to the start of each season, college football fans and bookmakers alike circle certain games. Alabama-Auburn, Ohio State-Michigan, Texas-Oklahoma and, of course, Southern Utah at Oregon State. Wait, what? “We took a very large bet from one of our well-known house players on Oregon State to go under 2.5 -130,” said John Murray, Manager…
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2018 WTA US Open Futures Betting Preview: Major Keys Worth Considering
Take a quick glance at the women’s US Open draw in Flushing Meadows next week, and your eyes should pop. There are some absolutely loaded sections, while others look ripe for major upsets. Serena Williams (+600) arrives in New York as the betting favorite, seeking her seventh US Open title and an Open-era record 24th…
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2018 ATP US Open Quarterly Betting Preview: Zverev Seeks First Slam Semifinal
Sascha Zverev had a lot of success already in his young career, but he still hasn’t made a single Grand Slam semifinal. Oddsmakers do list Sascha as the favorite to to win a relatively easy quarter, but he will have to potentially contend with former US Open champion Marin Cilic. Cilic and Zverev aside, I…
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2018 WTA US Open Betting Preview: Handicapping Wozniacki’s Wide-Open Quarter
If you recall from our first quarter preview, Halep’s quarter contains three former US Open champions. Well, that’s not the case in Caroline Wozniacki’s quarter, as nobody in this quadrant has ever won the US Open — although Wozniacki did make the 2014 final (lost to Serena). WTA US Open Quarterly Betting Preview: Simona Halep…
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2018 ATP US Open Quarterly Betting Preview: Federer and Djokovic on a Collision Course
Federer might be the highest seed in this quarter, but oddsmakers have Novak Djokovic (+100) as the favorite to survive this part of the 2018 US Open draw. And after seeing Novak straight-set the Swiss Maestro in the Cincinnati final just a couple weeks ago, it’s pretty understandable why. However, beyond Roger and Novak, some…
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WTA US Open Quarterly Betting Preview: Sloane Stephens Begins Title Defense
Reigning U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens (+975) is looking to continue her stellar run by reaching her third final in the past five Grand Slams. The American has the benefit of a favorable draw and should be well-rested after losing in Cincinnati earlier this month. I don’t see much longshot value in this quarter. The…
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2018 ATP US Open Quarterly Betting Preview: Should Rafael Nadal Worry About His Draw?
Rafael Nadal, the defending champion and top seed at the U.S. Open, finds himself in a somewhat tricky quarter. While he doesn’t have a particularly loaded section, his quarter does contain a number of potent shot-makers — including seeded players Dominic Thiem, Denis Shapovalov, Karen Khachanov, Kyle Edmund and even Jack Sock, as well as…
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Bad Beat Alert: Nationals’ Bats Come to Life to Brutalize Under Bettors
Alright, I’ll just go ahead and say it: The Nationals suck. They’ve officially wasted the Bryce Harper era and have been playing some ugly baseball as of late. I’m talking Rocky Dennis ugly. They had been shut out in three straight games, two of which came at the hands of the Mets. The Mets! Not…
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2018 US Open ATP Betting Preview: Rare Wide-Open Tourney Provides Futures Value
All right, we’re back (Mike Francesa voice) in action for the US Open. The draws were deployed on both the ATP and WTA sides of the Tour on Thursday afternoon — and that could only mean one thing: It’s time to grab our shovels (and crystal balls) and start digging into this year’s US Open…
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Sunday Night Sharp Report: How Pros Are Betting Yankees-Orioles
The Yankees and Orioles’ four game series at Camden Yards comes to an end tonight on Sunday Night Baseball, and as is usually the case for nationally televised games, it has drawn a fair amount of betting action. Indians, Yankees Drawing Heavy Public Action SundayRead now The Yanks were featured in today’s list of most…
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Sunday’s MLB Over/Under: The Angle to Consider for Yankees-Orioles
Betting odds: New York Yankees at Baltimore Orioles Over/Under: 8.5 First Pitch: 8:05 p.m. ET (ESPN) Probable Pitchers: Luis Severino (16-6, 3.28 ERA) vs. Dylan Bundy (7-12, 5.31 ERA) Zylbert’s 2018 MLB Over/Under Betting Record: 84-56-3, +22 units Yesterday’s Result: Rangers-Giants Under 8.5, Perez vs. Suarez (WIN) *Each bet graded as if it were to…
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NFL Preseason Betting: Insight on Both Sunday 8/26 Games
The football gods have blessed us with preseason football at both 4:00pm and 8:00pm tomorrow. In Week 3, many starters will play for up to a half and maybe even three quarters in some cases. Still, offenses and defenses alike will continue to rely on simplified schemes. For preseason player projections and daily fantasy analysis, see…
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Indians, Yankees Drawing Heavy Public Action Sunday
Public bettors went 2-1 last night on their three favorite plays to wind up slightly over the break-even point. With the high price their paying, they’ll need a sweep today to land in the green for the second consecutive day. >> All odds as of 10:20 a.m. ET. Download The Action Network App to get…
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Braves-Marlins Betting Preview: Starters Provide Over/Under Value
Betting odds: Atlanta Braves at Miami Marlins Braves Moneyline: -173 (Kevin Gausman) Marlins Moneyline: +156 (Pablo Lopez) Over/Under: 7.5 First Pitch: 1:10 p.m. ET >> All odds as of 10 a.m. ET. Download The Action Network App to get real-time MLB odds and track your bets One of the lowest posted totals of the day…
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NFL Preseason Betting, Fantasy Football Takeaways from Saturday’s 7 Games
Football is back! For future preseason player projections and daily fantasy analysis, see the FantasyLabs Models as well as our evergreen and slate-specific DFS content. Justin Bailey and Ryan Collinsworth look at key takeaways from Saturday. Chicago Bears 27, Kansas City Chiefs 20 Closing Spread: Chiefs -6.5 Closing Over/Under: 43.5 Chiefs Tyreek Hill caught all eight…
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BlackJack’s NFL Preview: 5 Futures Bets I’m Making
The NFL season is rapidly approaching, brother, and we need to be prepared on all fronts. Week 1 is great and we have lots of time to study it and get it right, but there’s more out there than just the opening week. There are future bets to be made; tickets we will buy, put…
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Saturday’s MLB Over/Under: Can Martin Perez Turn Season Around?
Betting odds: Texas Rangers at San Francisco Giants Over/Under: 8.5 First Pitch: 4:05 p.m. ET Probable Pitchers: Martin Perez (2-5, 6.93 ERA) vs. Andrew Suarez (4-9, 4.68 ERA) Zylbert’s 2018 MLB Over/Under Betting Record: 83-56-3, +21 units Yesterday’s Result: White Sox-Tigers Under 8.5, Lopez vs. Fulmer (“loss”) *Each bet graded as if it were to…
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Late Professional Action Moving Hawaii-Colorado State Betting Line
There are two games on today’s college football season-opening slate, and professional bettors are treating them very differently. As highlighed in Wake and Rake earlier this week, sharps have spent most of the month of August pounding tonight’s Wyoming-New Mexico State (10 p.m. ET) matchup. Wyoming-New Mexico State Betting Pick, Preview: Cowboys Way OvervaluedRead now…
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Colorado State-Hawaii Betting Odds, Pick: A Tale of Rebuilding Offenses
Colorado State-Hawaii Betting Odds, Pick Spread: Colorado State -14 Total: 56.5 Time: 7:30 p.m. ET TV channel: CBS Sports Network >> All odds as of 11 a.m. ET Friday. Download The Action Network App to get real-time college football odds and track your bets. College football back? Yep, college football back. The first FBS vs.…
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NFL Preseason Betting: Insight on All 7 Saturday 8/25 Games
We get a seven-game slate of preseason football on Saturday. And since it’s Week 3, many starters will play for up to a half and even three quarters in some cases. Still, offenses and defenses alike will continue to rely on simplified schemes. For preseason player projections and daily fantasy analysis, see the FantasyLabs Models as well as…
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Cowboys vs. Cardinals Preseason Betting Odds: Dak and Zeke Expected to Rest at Jerry World
Betting Odds: Arizona Cardinals (-2) at Dallas Cowboys Arizona Cardinals Moneyline: -140 Dallas Cowboys Moneyline: +120 Over/Under: 40.5 Kickoff: Aug. 26, 2018 – 8:00 p.m. ET Arizona Cardinals The Cardinals are expected to turn to captain-checkdown Sam Bradford or 10th-overall pick Josh Rosen for the majority of Sunday’s game. Both quarterbacks seem to possess the ability…
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Bills vs. Bengals Preseason Betting Odds: The Josh Allen Era is Upon Us
Betting Odds: Cincinnati Bengals at Buffalo Bills (-1.5) Cincinnati Bengals Moneyline: +100 Buffalo Bills Moneyline: -120 Over/Under: 41.5 Kickoff: Aug. 26, 2018 – 4:00 p.m. ET Cincinnati Bengals The Bengals have wisely rested Tyler Eifert through two preseason games, but he’s tentatively expected to be ready to go for Week 1. One of the league’s premiere…
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Wyoming-New Mexico State Betting Pick, Preview: Cowboys Way Overvalued
Wyoming-New Mexico State Betting Spread: Wyoming -3.5/4 Over/under: 45 Time: 10 p.m. ET TV: ESPN2 This will sound insane, but I’m really glad Wyoming-New Mexico State got it’s own solo time slot in the world of college football. No, it’s not that I particularly love the Mountain West, or love this matchup. I don’t even…
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Wake and Rake: Sharps Quietly Pounding Wyoming-New Mexico State
The goal of this column has always been to identify the sides and over/unders attracting attention from the sharpest bettors who have the resources to move lines across the sports betting market. With basketball and baseball lines typically opening on the previous day, Wake and Rake has normally posted the morning of the game it…
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NFL Preseason Betting, Fantasy Football Takeaways from Friday’s 6 Games
Football is back! For future preseason player projections and daily fantasy analysis, see the FantasyLabs Models as well as our evergreen and slate-specific DFS content. Justin Bailey, Ryan Collinsworth and Ian Hartitz look at key takeaways from Friday night. New York Giants 22, New York Jets 16 Closing Spread: Jets -2.5 Closing Over/Under: 40.5 New York Giants Eli Manning’s efficient…
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Lazio-Juventus Betting Preview: Will Ronaldo Score In His Home Debut?
Betting Odds: Lazio vs. Juventus Lazio moneyline: +696 Juventus moneyline: -263 Draw: +398 Over/Under: 3 (Over +100/Under -121) Kick-off: Saturday, 12 p.m. ET Channel: ESPN+ >> Download The Action Network App to get real-time Soccer odds, track your bets and follow all of our experts’ picks. If Juventus found their opening match of the season…
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Premier League Week 3 Betting: Draws Will Make a Comeback
Entering Week 3 of the Premier League season, Manchester City and Liverpool have shown that they’re the cream of the crop. The defending champions are out to -175 to lift the trophy once again, while Jurgen Klopp’s men are next at +305. No other team has odds better than +1200 to win the title. Chelsea…
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Arsenal-West Ham Betting Odds and Preview: Gunners In Good Spot To Notch First Win
Betting Odds: West Ham vs. Arsenal West Ham moneyline: +630 Arsenal moneyline: -263 Draw: +428 Over/Under: 3.25 (Over -116/Under -106) Kick-off: Saturday, 10 a.m. ET Channel: NBCSN >> Download The Action Network App to get real-time Soccer odds, track your bets and follow all of our experts’ picks. Arsenal and West Ham have zero points…
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Perez: If the NBA Had a One-on-One Pay-Per-View Event
Listen: it’s August. Times are tough right now. We haven’t had basketball in what feels like an eternity (realistically it’s been about 40 days since the end of Summer League, but whatever). So when I see pay-per-view events like Phil Mickelson vs. Tiger Woods’ 1-on-1 showdown and WWE Summerslam pop up on the timeline, I…
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Friday MLB Sharp Report: Pros Betting Phillies-Blue Jays, 2 Other Games
Happy Friday! We’re 24 hours away from the 2018 college football season. But sharps are still glued to MLB. Historically, Friday is the best day of the week to bet against the public. With recreational bettors wrapping up their work week (and getting their latest paychecks), Average Joes are more likely to get down on…
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Vanderbilt 2018 Betting Preview: Derek Mason Is Coaching for His Job
Vanderbilt 2018 Betting Odds To win the National Title: +400000 To win the SEC: +50000 To win the SEC East: +8500 Win Total: 4.5 (over +100, under -130) Always shop for the best line. Vanderbilt 2018 Schedule, Betting Odds The Action Network Projected Wins: 4.2 Bet To Watch Vanderbilt Under 4.5 Wins (-130) Head coach Derek…
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The Action Network Golf Podcast: Tiger vs. Phil
On this week’s podcast, the guys discuss the Tiger vs. Phil match at Shadow Creek, as well as Phil joining Twitter, their favorite golf twitter personalities and the Ryder Cup and whether or not Phil and Tiger will be partners. The guys wrap up with their weekly draft for the Northern Trust. Subscribe, rate, and…
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The Action Network Colleges Podcast: Brett McMurphy and Week Zero
Stuckey and Collin Wilson are joined by Stadium Network’s Brett McMurphy, whose recent story on Urban Meyer and Ohio State has set the college football world on fire. Together they talk Meyer’s lies, Ohio State’s playoff chances, and McMurphy’s own Oklahoma State Cowboys. Later, Collin and Stuckey pick their favorite plays for this weekend’s highly-anticipated…
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The Action Network NFL Podcast – Mailbag Episode
Matthew Freedman and Chris Raybon hunker down to answer fantasy football questions sent in by listeners. 3:45 – The Ideal Draft Position 12:45 – Players to Target with Final Pick 20:30 – Draft Strategy for Half PPR League 22:45 – Sean’s Round 1 & 2 Strategy 24:00 – Best Approaches to DFS Model Building 34:30…
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Texas A&M 2018 Betting Preview: Fisher’s Aggies Won’t Crack 8 Wins
Texas A&M 2018 Betting Odds To win the National Title: +15000 To make Playoff: +1300 To win the SEC: +4000 To win the SEC West: +2150 Win Total: 7.5 (over +100, under -120) Always shop for the best line. Texas A&M 2018 Schedule, Betting Odds The Action Network Projected Wins: 7.1 Bet To Watch Texas A&M…
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Premier League Betting System with Two Matches on Saturday
Manchester City, the favorites to win the Premier League, have begun the 2018 season with consecutive victories averaging four goals per game. Behind Man City are Liverpool, Chelsea, Watford, Tottenham and Bournemouth — all of whom have won their first two matches this season. European Soccer Betting: Chelsea, Bayern Munich On Upset Alert This WeekendRead…
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MLS Betting Preview: Who Will Reign Supreme in El Trafico?
The new Los Angeles soccer rivalry dubbed “El Tráfico” has already provided plenty of entertainment this year and Friday night should be no different. While bragging rights are always on the line, the fight to make the playoffs is far more critical at this junction of the season for both the Los Angeles Galaxy and…
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Friday’s MLB Over/Under: How Will Michael Fulmer Fare In Return from DL?
Betting odds: Chicago White Sox at Detroit Tigers Over/Under: 8.5 First pitch: 7:10 p.m. ET Probable Pitchers: Reynaldo Lopez (4-9, 4.72 ERA) vs. Michael Fulmer (3-9, 4.50 ERA) Zylbert’s 2018 MLB Over/Under Betting Record: 83-55-3, +22.2 units Yesterday’s Result: Reds-Cubs Under 9, DeSclafani vs. Hamels (WIN) *Each bet graded as if it were to win…
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Pirates-Brewers Betting Preview: Musgrove Can Outpace Miley in Miller Park
Betting odds: Pittsburgh Pirates at Milwaukee Brewers Pirates Moneyline: +120 (Joe Musgrove) Brewers Moneyline: -130 (Wade Miley) Over/Under: 8.5 (o-115/u-105) First pitch: 8:10 p.m. ET >> All odds as of 11:30 a.m. ET. Download The Action Network App to get real-time MLB odds and track your bets Another day, another contrarian play. That’s where it…
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Tiger Woods Is Well Aware He’s a Big Favorite Over Phil Mickelson in $9M Match
With the big Tiger Woods vs. Phil Mickelson showdown coming up Thanksgiving weekend, you knew there was going to be some smack talk between the two legends. Mickelson, who has been known to make a few wagers himself, started firing from the start, saying that this will be the easiest $9 million he’s ever made.…
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Florida 2018 Betting Preview: Bet On a Gators Resurgence Under Mullen
Florida 2018 Betting Odds To win the National Title: +10000 To make Playoff: +1700 To win the SEC: +2200 To win the SEC East: +550 Win Total: 8 (over -130, under +100) All lines as of Aug. 23. Always shop for the best line. Florida 2018 Schedule, Betting Odds The Action Network Projected Wins: 8.4 Bet…
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2018 Green Bay Packers Betting Odds & Season Preview: Bet on Aaron Rodgers’ Super Bowl Return
Win Over/Under: 10 (-110/-110) Make NFC Playoffs: -180 (64%) Win NFC North: +175 (36%) Win NFC Championship: +600 (14%) Win Super Bowl: +1200 (8%) The Action Network’s Projected Wins: 9.99 (4th) The 2018 Packers will be a lot different than the version we saw close out 2017. Aaron Rodgers is back: The difference between Rodgers’ career…
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2018 Minnesota Vikings Betting Odds & Season Preview: Bet Against Mike Zimmer at Your Own Risk
Win Over/Under: 10 (-140/+120) Make NFC Playoffs: -330 (77%) Win NFC North: -125 (56%) Win NFC Championship: +500 (17%) Win Super Bowl: +1000 (9%) The Action Network’s Projected Wins: 9.89 (5th) It’s hard to bet against an elite defense — especially one that led the league in points per game allowed, tied for the league…
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Players to Avoid in Your 2018 Fantasy Football Draft
The Action Network has everything you need to get ready for your fantasy football drafts, from player rankings to sleeper picks and breakouts. Now, our staff is making its picks for biggest busts, starting with a running back whose 2017 breakout might have raised his 2018 expectations too high. Note: Average Draft Projection (ADP) for 12-team PPR leagues…
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NFL Preseason Betting: Insight on All 6 Friday 8/24 Games
We get a six-game slate of preseason football on Friday night. And since it’s Week 3, many starters will play for up to a half and maybe even three quarters in some cases. Still, offenses and defenses alike will continue to rely on simplified schemes. For preseason player projections and daily fantasy analysis, see the FantasyLabs Models as…
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10 Potential Fantasy Football Busts in 2018
With the fantasy football season rapidly approaching, let’s take a look at 10 possible fantasy busts this season. To compile this list, I factored in the Action Network fantasy football rankings, projections, as well as general ADP. For all of our rankings, projections and player profiles, follow the links below: Check out more fantasy football…
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Bundesliga Betting Preview: Are Massive Favorites Bayern Munich Invincible?
These are lean years for the Bundesliga. Bayern Munich have taken their domination of the league to new heights. They are now six-time defending champions. Last season they won the league by a remarkable 21 points despite firing manager Carlo Ancelotti at the end of September. Bayern had a disastrous first month to the season,…
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2018 Detroit Lions Betting Odds & Season Preview: Don’t Bet on 8 Wins
Win Over/Under: 7.5 (-120/+100) Make NFC Playoffs: +260 (28%) Win NFC North: +700 (12.5%) Win NFC Championship: +1700 (6%) Win Super Bowl: +3500 (2.8%) The Action Network’s Projected Wins: 7.36 (21st) Despite delivering more winning seasons (3) and playoff berths (2) in 2014-17 than they had over the first 14 years of the millennium, Jim…
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Bad Beat Alert: You Won’t Believe How This Red Sox-Indians Bet Lost
It was a quiet early afternoon in baseball dominated by pitching. That’s always a good thing for under bettors. If you have a card full of unders while at work on a weekday afternoon, you know things are going well when your phone isn’t getting lit up with notifications from The Action Network app. Well,…
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Thursday’s MLB Over/Under: Can Anthony DeSclafani, Cole Hamels Keep Their Streaks Going?
Betting odds: Cincinnati Reds at Chicago Cubs Over/Under: 9 First Pitch: 8:05 p.m. ET (MLB Network) Probable Pitchers: Anthony DeSclafani (6-3, 4.12 ERA) vs. Cole Hamels (8-9, 4.00 ERA) Zylbert’s 2018 MLB Over/Under Betting Record: 82-55-3, +21.2 units Yesterday’s Result: Twins-White Sox Under 8.5, Gibson vs. Rodon (loss) *Each bet graded as if it were…
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2018 Chicago Bears Betting Odds & Season Preview: Will Mitchell Trubisky Improve Under Matt Nagy?
Win Over/Under: 7.5 (+110/-130) Make NFC Playoffs: +350 (29%) Win NFC North: +900 (9%) Win NFC Championship: +2000 (4.8%) Win Super Bowl: +4000 (2.4%) Odds via Westgate as of Sep. 1. The Action Network’s Projected Wins: 6.67 (22nd) UPDATE (Sep. 1): The Bears acquired two-time first-team All-Pro pass-rusher Khalil Mack from the Oakland Raiders. This…
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Our Staff’s Picks For 2018 Fantasy Football Breakouts
The Action Network has everything you need to get ready for your fantasy football drafts, from player rankings to sleeper picks. Now our staff is making its predictions for this season’s breakout stars, starting with a running back who flashed star potential in Super Bowl 52. Note: Average Draft Projection (ADP) for 12-team PPR leagues…
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San Francisco 49ers’ Richard Sherman Announces New DFS Company
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman announced Thursday that he’ll be the newest player in the daily fantasy sports (DFS) space with his new company, Daily Number. According to ESPN’s David Purdum, Daily Number’s scoring and roster construction will differ from traditional DFS contests, such as those offered at DraftKings and FanDuel: “Daily Number features…
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NFL Preseason Betting: Look for High-Total Unders in Week 3
Week 3 of the NFL preseason is the closest we get to meaningful football until kickoff of the regular season. Many starters will play the entire first half and even into the third quarter. NFL Preseason Betting: Insight into Browns vs. Eagles on Thursday Night FootballRead now This is great for fans wanting competitive games…