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Sobel’s 2019 CJ Cup Betting Guide: Target the Favorites at Nine Bridges?
Put on an extra pot of coffee – and keep it going for the next three weeks. The PGA Tour is about to embark on its annual Asia Swing, featuring events in South Korea, Japan and China. While the casual U.S. golf fan can lazily lounge through the broadcast of a Sunday afternoon back-nine, only…
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Astros vs. Yankees ALCS Game 3 Betting Picks, Odds & Predictions: Back Yankees as a Home Underdog Against Cole?
Astros vs. Yankees Betting Picks, Odds & Predictions for Game 3 Probable starters: Gerrit Cole (20-5, 2.50 ERA) vs. Luis Severino (1-1 1.50 ERA) Astros odds: -160 Yankees odds: +135 Over/Under: 7.5 First pitch: 4:08 p.m. ET on FS1 AffiliatePromoCTA The Astros and Yankees meet in the Bronx today for the first of three meetings in…
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MLB Playoffs Betting Guide: Picks, Projections and Analysis for Tuesday’s ALCS, NLCS Games
Astros vs. Yankees Betting Picks, Odds & Predictions for Game 3 Probable starters: Gerrit Cole (20-5, 2.50 ERA) vs. Luis Severino (1-1 1.50 ERA) Astros odds: -160 Yankees odds: +135 Over/Under: 7.5 First pitch: 4:08 p.m. ET on FS1 AffiliatePromoCTA The Astros and Yankees meet in the Bronx today for the first of three meetings in…
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CFB Betting Tip: How to Approach Ranked Teams on Losing Streaks
Iowa started the season 4-0, outscoring its opponents 134-34. The Hawkeyes climbed as high as No. 14 in the AP Poll and looked like contenders in the Big Ten. Then Iowa’s offense went missing. In the past two weeks, Kirk Ferentz’s team went more than seven quarters without a touchdown. The scoring drought led to…
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Flyers vs. Flames Betting Odds, Picks: Can Philadelphia’s Defense Hold Up in Calgary?
Philadelphia Flyers at Calgary Flames Odds Flyers odds: +145 Flames odds: -160 Over/Under: 6 Time: Tuesday, 9 p.m. ET Schedule Notes: Flames’ fourth game in six nights AffiliatePromoCTA The Philadelphia Flyers were a picture of mediocrity in 2018-19. They finished with 82 points in 82 games and finished with an Expected Goals (xG%) rate of…
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Perry’s 2019 CJ Cup Betting Guide: Will Another Big Name Take Down Nine Bridges?
The PGA Tour begins its Asian swing this week with the CJ Cup in Korea. This will be the third time that The Club at Nine Bridges will play host to this event and the cream rose to the top on each of those previous two occasions with Brooks Koepka and Justin Thomas emerging with…
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Lions vs. Packers Expert Picks: How to Bet This Monday Night Football Spread
Lions at Packers Odds & Picks Odds: Packers -3.5 Over/Under: 45.5 Kickoff: 8:15 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN Odds as of 11:45 a.m. ET on Monday and via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay…
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Lions vs. Packers Betting Odds & Picks: Back Aaron Rodgers & Co.?
Lions at Packers Betting Odds & Picks Odds: Packers -3.5 Over/Under: 45.5 Kickoff: 8:15 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN Odds as of Monday afternoon and via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). How much better is Aaron Rodgers against his…
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Our Favorite Lions vs. Packers Prop Bets & Picks for Monday Night Football
NFL player prop bets can offer some of the best betting value on the board in any given week. They typically feature smaller limits and take less action than traditional game bets, so the market can often be less efficient than NFL sides and totals. This is where the FantasyLabs Player Props tool comes in handy. We…
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Cardinals vs. Nationals Sharp Report: Smart Money Landing on Game 3 Over/Under
After dropping the first two games of the NLCS at home, the St. Louis Cardinals need a win tonight in Washington to avoid a 3-0 series deficit against the Nationals. The Nats are -136 favorites for Game 3, a line that has seen very little movement or attention from professional bettors. However, sharp money is…
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Cardinals vs. Nationals Game 3 Picks, Odds & Predictions: Is the Total Too Low?
Cardinals vs. Nationals Odds Probable starters: Jack Flaherty (11-8, 2.75 ERA) vs. Stephen Strasburg (18-6, 3.32 ERA) Cardinals odds: +115 Nationals odds: -135 Over/Under: 7 First pitch: 7:38 p.m. ET on TBS AffiliatePromoCTA The Cardinals come into Monday looking to dig out of an 0-2 hole in the NLCS, after dropping the first two games of…
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Wilson: The Best Way To Buy Low on Georgia
As soon as Clemson was done putting the finishing touches on its title-clinching win over Alabama last January, the discussion about 2020 began. Clemson and ‘Bama were going to top the board, again. But what other teams outside of college football’s current ruling parties could realistically make a play at the title? Oklahoma didn’t have…
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Koerner’s MNF Miracle Odds: Will You Win Your Fantasy Matchup?
Monday Night Football can make or break your weekly fantasy matchup. Sweating player(s) you and/or your opponent have makes it a high leverage situation. So what’re your chances for a Monday night miracle win? I simulated tonight’s Lions-Packers matchup 10,000 times to calculate the probability of key players hitting certain point thresholds. So, for example:…
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Wilson: My Projected Over/Unders for All Week 8 College Football Games
One of the more underrated stat categories when betting totals is finishing drives and red zone points per attempt. Straight from the five factors, finishing drives is a measure of points per trip inside the opponent’s 40 yard line. Red zone points per attempt takes a look at not only conversions, but if a team…
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MNF Sharp Report: Pros Driving Massive Lions vs. Packers Spread Movement
Recreational bettors love wagering on primetime NFL games. Because the most fans will be watching these nationally-televised matchups, standalone games attract massive handles from those looking for “action.” However, sharps aren’t worried about when the game is on and if the matchup itself is considered “big.” The only factor that matters is betting value. Odds…
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Has the Packers vs. Lions Spread Moved Too Much?
The Packers opened as 6-point favorites for tonight’s game against the Lions (8:15 p.m. ET, ESPN). Despite the game taking place in Lambeau and Green Bay having a superior record, the line has moved from Detroit +6 to +3.5. Injuries help explain the line movement. Aaron Rodgers will be without his favorite weapon Davante Adams,…
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Wilson: My Projected Odds for Every Week 8 College Football Game
A major shakeup in the national title picture came when South Carolina visited Athens, Ga. on Saturday. Gamecocks defensive back Israel Mukuamu took an interception 53 yards for a pick six of Jake Fromm to give South Carolina a 17-10 lead. Soon enough, Rodrigo Blankenship would miss a field goal in double overtime to give…
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Ducks vs. Bruins Betting Odds, Picks: Is Anaheim’s Early Success a Mirage?
Anaheim Ducks at Boston Bruins Betting Odds Ducks odds: +165 Bruins odds: -195 Over/Under: 5.5 Time: 1 p.m. ET AffiliatePromoCTA The “new manager bounce” is a term often used in soccer to describe a team that surges after a coaching change. It seems like the Anaheim Ducks are experiencing one under new head coach Dallas…
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Steelers vs. Chargers Prop Bets: Our 3 Favorite Picks
NFL player prop bets offer tremendous value on the board every week. They receive less action and money than NFL sides and totals, opening up attractive opportunities for bettors. One of the best resources to help determine which prop bets to wager on is our FantasyLabs Player Props tool. We leverage the listed prop bets…
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Steelers vs. Chargers Odds & Picks: Pitt Have A Chance on Sunday Night Football?
Steelers at Chargers Odds & Picks Odds: Chargers -6.5 Over/Under: 41.5 Kickoff: 8:20 p.m. ET TV Channel: NBC Odds via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). The Pittsburgh Steelers will have to trot out their third-string quarterback on the road…
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Cowboys vs. Jets Odds & Picks: NY Have A Chance with Sam Darnold?
Cowboys at Jets Odds & Picks Odds: Cowboys -7 Over/Under: 44.5 Kickoff: 4:25 p.m. ET TV Channel: CBS Odds via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). Sam Darnold makes his long-awaited return to field after dealing with mono, and it…
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49ers vs. Rams Odds & Picks: Can Niners Pull Off Upset?
49ers at Rams Odds & Picks Odds: Rams -3 Over/Under: 50.5 Kickoff: 4:05 p.m. ET TV Channel: FOX Odds via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). In two meetings between these teams last year, the Rams scored 39 and 48…
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Titans vs. Broncos Odds & Picks: How to Bet This Slugfest
Titans at Broncos Odds & Picks Odds: Broncos -2 Over/Under: 40.5 Kickoff: 4:25 p.m. ET TV Channel: CBS Odds via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). If you’re into defense and mediocre quarterbacks, boy do we have a game for…
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Falcons vs. Cardinals Odds & Picks: Shootout Brewing in the Desert?
Falcons at Cardinals Odds & Picks Odds: Falcons -2.5 Over/Under: 51.5 Kickoff: 4:05 p.m. ET TV Channel: FOX Odds via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). The Falcons might be the least likely one-win team in the NFL, and they’ll…
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MLB Pro System: The Smart Way to Bet Yankees vs. Astros Game 2
The New York Yankees shut out the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the ALCS last night, securing a series-opening 7-0 victory. The 71% of bettors who took the over — which closed at 8.5 — in that matchup ended up disappointed. With James Paxton facing off against Justin Verlander tonight, oddsmakers opened the Yankees…
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Our Experts’ Favorite Week 6 NFL Picks
The Browns host the Seahawks after getting trounced on Monday Night Football while the Jaguars host the Saints as very small home favorites. How are our experts betting both games? They reveal their favorite bets of Week 6, featuring spread picks for the following games: Eagles at Vikings: 1 p.m. ET Saints at Jaguars: 1 p.m. ET…
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NASCAR Talladega Betting Odds & Picks: Target Longshots at 1000Bulbs.com 500
Talladega Superspeedway will host the second race of Round 2 of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. A wild Dover race featured major mishaps for three playoff contenders, as Chase Elliott, Joey Logano, and Ryan Blaney all finished 34th or worse. The eight other playoff drivers finished inside the top 13. These results should…
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NASCAR Talladega Matchup Odds & Picks: 2 Underdogs Worth Betting
Today’s race at Talladega is the first playoff race under the current aerodynamic package. That means there’s a lot of uncertainty as to how this race will play out. Traditionally, the Talladega playoff race has been a more muted version of it’s spring counterpart. Since 2012, an average of 24.7 drivers finish within one lap…
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Texans vs. Chiefs Betting Odds & Picks: Bank on a K.C. Bounce Back?
Texans at Chiefs Betting Odds & Picks Odds: Chiefs -4 Over/Under: 55.5 Kickoff: 1 p.m. ET TV Channel: CBS Odds as of Sunday morning and via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). The Chiefs suffered their first loss of the…
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Seahawks vs. Browns Odds & Picks: Should Cleveland Be a Home Underdog?
Seahawks at Browns Odds & Picks Odds: Seahawks -1.5 Over/Under: 46 Kickoff: 1 p.m. ET TV Channel: FOX Odds via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). The Browns are coming off an embarrassing Monday Night Football loss and now host…
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Eagles vs. Vikings Betting Odds & Picks: Trust Kirk Cousins to Exploit Philly?
Eagles at Vikings Betting Odds & Picks Odds: Vikings -3 Over/Under: 44 Kickoff: 1 p.m. ET TV Channel: FOX Odds as of Sunday morning and via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). After a contentious week among the offense, the…
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Seahawks vs. Browns Expert Picks: How We’re Betting the Spread & Over/Under
Seahawks at Browns Betting Picks Odds: Seahawks -1.5 Over/Under: 46 Kickoff: 1 p.m. ET TV Channel: FOX Odds as of Sunday morning and via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). The Cleveland Browns just got blown out by the San…
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Redskins vs. Dolphins Odds & Picks: Can You Trust Either Team?
Redskins at Dolphins Betting Odds & Picks Odds: Redskins -3.5 Over/Under: 41 Kickoff: 1 p.m. ET TV Channel: FOX Odds via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). One of these teams is (effectively) tanking. The other just fired its head…
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Saints vs. Jaguars Odds & Picks: Bet on Teddy Bridgewater to Keep Winning?
Saints at Jaguars Odds & Picks Odds: Jaguars -1 Over/Under: 43.5 Kickoff: 1 p.m. ET TV Channel: CBS Odds via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). The Saints are undefeated with Teddy Bridgewater at quarterback, but can they survive a…
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Bengals vs. Ravens Odds & Picks: Can Baltimore Cover As A Big Favorite?
Bengals at Ravens Odds & Picks Odds: Ravens -12 Over/Under: 48 Kickoff: 1 p.m. ET TV Channel: CBS Odds via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). While the Dolphins and Redskins are getting much of the attention this week in…
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Week 6 NFL Pick ‘Em Rankings: Straight-Up & ATS Picks
Whether you’re playing pick’em in our app or going old school with your co-workers, you can follow my straight-up and against-the-spread pick ’em confidence ratings throughout the season for the best options each week. AffiliatePromoCTA Let’s quickly run through my methodology, then dig into my ratings for Week 6 complete with a downloadable spreadsheet you can…
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The 5 Best Week 6 NFL Prop Bets & Picks
NFL player prop bets offer tremendous value on the board every week. They receive less action and money than the traditional bets, so savvy bettors can gain a big edge by reacting to news quicker than the books. The betting lines for prop bets are often less efficient than NFL sides and totals, opening up…
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NFL Sharp Report: How Pros Are Betting Week 6
The Kansas City Chiefs lost as 11-point favorites to the Indianapolis Colts in Week 5, one of the most surprising upsets of the NFL season so far. With this loss fresh in the minds of most bettors, are sharps buying Kansas City after its first loss of the season? Or do the pros expect the…
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Our Week 6 NFL Guide: Odds, Picks & Betting Predictions For Every Game
We have a battle between two of the NFL’s worst teams. A huge preseason favorite that finds itself a home underdog. And another game across the pond. So what are the best betting angles for Sunday? All odds via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match…
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Astros vs. Yankees ALCS Game 2 Betting Picks, Odds & Predictions: Can Verlander Bounce Back?
Astros vs. Yankees Betting Picks, Odds & Predictions for Game 2 Probable starters: James Paxton (15-6, 3.82 ERA) vs. Justin Verlander (21-6 2.58 ERA) Yankees odds: +140 Astros odds: -165 Over/Under: 7.5 First pitch: 8:08 p.m. ET on FS1 Odds as of Sunday morning and via PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200% deposit…
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NFL Week 6 Fantasy Football Start/Sit Live Show at 11 a.m. ET
Week 6 of the NFL season is here! One of our NFL analysts, Matthew Freedman, is hosting a live show at 11 a.m. ET to discuss Sunday’s slate. Have a tough start/sit question? Ask in the chat at the bottom of this article and Freedman will answer live on the show. NFL Week 6 Fantasy…
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Redskins vs. Dolphins Sharp Report: Late Money Hitting Week 6’s Ugliest Game
In what is clearly the least exciting game of the NFL season so far, the Washington Redskins will take on the Miami Dolphins in a battle of winless teams. According to The Action Network’s public betting data, Redskins vs. Dolphins is the least bet game of the day, and it’s not close. But remember, winning…
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Sharps Buying Back Seahawks vs. Browns Line Movement
Today’s Seahawks vs. Browns matchup is a story of two teams moving in opposite directions. Seattle is coming off a thrilling one-point victory over the Los Angeles Rams, while Cleveland got throttled by the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football. At the time of writing, 69% of bets are on the Seahawks, which isn’t…
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Koerner: How I’m Looking to Live Bet Eagles-Vikings
I release my projected spreads and over/unders for each week’s games on Wednesdays, comparing them to posted odds to identify the best bets. But sometimes the market is a little too close to my projections, and better value can be found in-game. So which games could be worth a live bet in Week 5? Let’s…
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Stuckey’s Favorite Week 6 NFL Picks
Stuckey highlights his favorite NFL picks for Week 6 below. Let’s run through how he’s betting the Seahawks-Browns, 49ers-Rams and Cowboys-Jets spreads. Odds as of Saturday evening and via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). Browns +1.5 vs. Seahawks Kickoff:…
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Panthers vs. Bucs Betting Picks & Odds: Will Carolina Stay Hot?
Panthers vs. Buccaneers Betting Picks & Odds Odds: Panthers -2 Over/Under: 46.5 Kickoff: 9:30 a.m. ET TV Channel: NFL Network Odds as of Sunday morning and via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). The Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers…
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How Pros Are Betting Panthers vs. Buccaneers in London
The NFL returns to London for the second straight week, this time with an early 9:30 a.m. ET kickoff. Just like last week’s Bears-Raiders matchup, today’s Panthers vs. Buccaneers game will take place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. AffiliatePromoCTA There are varying opinions among fans regarding these Sunday morning NFL kickoffs, but bettors couldn’t care less…
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Panthers vs. Buccaneers Picks: How Our Experts Are Betting the Spread in London
Panthers vs. Buccaneers Picks Odds: Panthers -2.5 Over/Under: 47 Kickoff: 9:30 a.m. ET TV Channel: NFL Network Odds as of Saturday evening and via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). The Panthers and Buccaneers take their NFC South rivalry across…
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Koerner’s Best Week 6 Fantasy Football Streaming Options: QB, TE, D/ST & Kicker
Don’t underestimate the value of streaming in fantasy. Streaming quarterbacks, kickers and defenses each week allows you to take advantage of the best available options. And if you missed out on a high-caliber tight end in drafts, you can even stream that position with some success. Each week I highlight the best streaming options at…
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Best Week 6 NFL Survivor Pool Pick: Ride With the Packers?
Last week, the Eagles were the chalk and cruised to a victory over the Jets. We did see roughly 20% of entries knocked out when the Chiefs were upset at home against the Colts. A few others were knocked out with the Bears and Chargers losing. We still haven’t seen the huge chunk of entrants…
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Sonny Banks: My 2 Favorite NFL Betting Picks for Week 6
For those who have followed @So_Money_Sports on Twitter, he’s now bringing his written analysis to The Action Network. You can get real-time alerts on all of his bets in our FREE app. After having a few days to fully analyze the Week 6 NFL betting slate, I’ve made the majority of my wagers. Below, I’ll…
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Stuckey’s Week 6 NFL Teaser Betting Guide: Ranking the Best Options for Sunday
It’s time for our weekly NFL teaser talk. Each week, I look at the NFL betting board and identify which teams fit my teaser criteria. From there, I select which ones I like for potential teasers based on matchups and other factors (for example, as explained in this article, teasers have more value in games with lower…
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Washington vs. Arizona Picks, Odds & Predictions: Let’s Bet Pac-12 After Dark
Washington vs. Arizona Odds Spread: Arizona +6 Over/Under: 60 Time: 11 p.m. ET TV: FS1 Odds as of Friday and via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). During my summer travels to Vegas to nab as many Washington under 10 wins tickets as I…
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Penn State vs. Iowa Odds & Pick: Is More Kinnick Magic in Store for Hawkeyes?
Penn State vs. Iowa Odds Odds: Penn State -3.5 Over/Under: 43.5 Time: 7:30 p.m. ET TV: ESPN Odds as of Saturday night and via PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). Iowa has claimed its share of victims at Kinnick Stadium over the last decade, and…
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Florida vs. LSU Betting Odds & Pick: Can the Gators Handle Death Valley at Night?
Florida at LSU Betting Odds Spread: LSU -13.5 Over/Under: 56 Time: 8 p.m. ET TV: ESPN Location: Baton Rouge, La. Odds via PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). Florida at LSU Odds Movement Based solely on the matchup, you might expect to see the public…
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Michigan State vs. Wisconsin Forecast & Odds: Nasty Weather Expected at Camp Randall Stadium
Much of the Midwest is expecting cold and windy weather today, which should affect a handful of Saturday’s college football games. And when it comes to breezy conditions, Michigan State vs. Wisconsin will be played in the most drastic weather. Interestingly, this total sits at 40.5, where it has been since Wednesday evening. But as…
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Alabama vs. Texas A&M Odds & Picks: Can Crimson Tide Pass Their First Real Test?
Alabama vs. Texas A&M Odds Spread: Alabama -17 Over/Under: 61 Time: 3:30 p.m. ET TV: CBS Location: College Station, Texas Odds via PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). Are Sharp Bettors Fading Alabama? The public is — shocker — all over Alabama in this one.…
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MLB Playoff Betting Guide: Odds, Picks and Projections for Nats-Cardinals, Yankees-Astros
Cardinals vs. Nationals Betting Picks, Odds & Predictions for Game 2 Probable starters: Max Scherzer (11-7, 2.92 ERA) vs. Adam Wainwright (14-10, 4.19 ERA) Nationals odds: -137 Cardinals odds: +127 Over/Under: 7 First pitch: 4:08 p.m. ET on TBS AffiliatePromoCTA Anibal Sanchez was the story of Game 1, as the righty carried a no-hit bid through…
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Astros vs. Yankees Game 1 Betting Picks, Odds & Predictions: Will Greinke Rebound From Poor Start?
Astros vs. Yankees Betting Picks, Odds & Predictions for Game 1 Probable starters: Masahiro Tanaka (11-9, 4.45 ERA) vs. Zack Greinke (18-5 2.93 ERA) Yankees odds: +140 Astros odds: -165 Over/Under: 9 First pitch: 8:08 p.m. ET on Fox AffiliatePromoCTA Just like we all expected since the beginning of the season, the 107-win Astros and 103-win…
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Saturday College Football Betting: Odds & Picks for LSU-Florida, 3 Other Games
Every Saturday is a great Saturday with college football. Add a few marquee top 25 matchups into the mix and we could get some real fireworks. Florida-LSU, Penn State-Iowa and Oklahoma-Texas are just a few of the big matchups we’ve covered in depth from a betting perspective. You can find our favorite CFB bets for…
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Oklahoma vs. Texas Odds & Pick: Should You Bet Against Dynamic Sooners?
Oklahoma vs. Texas Odds Odds: Oklahoma -10 Over/Under: 76 Time: 12 p.m. ET TV: FOX Location: Dallas, Texas Odds as of Saturday morning and via PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). Getting No. 11 Texas with 10.5 points has been too good of an offer…
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Mississippi State vs. Tennessee Odds & Predictions: Time to Buy the Vols?
Mississippi State vs. Tennessee Odds Spread: Tennessee +7 Over/Under: 53 Time: 12 p.m. ET TV: SEC Network Odds as of Friday and via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). Never did I think I would find myself on the sinking Titanic described…
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Wilson: 5 College Football Best Bets for Week 7
Success Rate and efficiency continue to take shape and help me identify college football teams I want to bet on and against. The biggest names in offensive success rate are no surprise in Oklahoma, Georgia and LSU. The Sooners and Tigers play in the premier games of Week 7, but against two different pass defenses.…
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College Football Week 7 Live Betting Show w/ Collin Wilson & Stuckey
Ahead of the Week 7 college football Saturday slate, our experts — Collin Wilson and Stuckey — will host a live betting show at 10:30 a.m. ET. In the show, they’ll run through Saturday’s slate, hitting on interesting line moves, their favorite plays and the biggest games. Throughout the show they’ll answer user questions, so…
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Cardinals vs. Nationals Betting Picks, Odds & Predictions: Can Cardinals Win as a Home Underdog Against Scherzer?
Cardinals vs. Nationals Betting Picks, Odds & Predictions for Game 2 Probable starters: Max Scherzer (11-7, 2.92 ERA) vs. Adam Wainwright (14-10, 4.19 ERA) Nationals odds: -137 Cardinals odds: +127 Over/Under: 7 First pitch: 4:08 p.m. ET on TBS AffiliatePromoCTA Anibal Sanchez was the story of Game 1, as the righty carried a no-hit bid through…
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Our Projected College Football Odds vs. Current Spreads for Week 7
We make our own college football odds, because sometimes, you can’t trust the tricky things the betting market will pull on you. Using The Action Network power ratings (available to EDGE members) you can create a point spread between any two teams on a neutral field. AffiliatePromoCTA All adjustments to these teams are made to the…
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Miller: My 4 Best College Football Bets on Under-the-Radar Games for Week 7
Everyone will have their eyes on Oklahoma-Texas and Florida-LSU this weekend, but don’t forget that there’s plenty of value to be had in games involving smaller-conference teams. The lines often aren’t as sharp and there aren’t as many eyes on the games. If you know personnel mismatches, coaching staffs and advanced stats for Group of…
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Maryland vs. Purdue Betting Picks, Odds & Predictions: Is the Wrong Team Favored?
Maryland vs. Purdue Spread: Purdue +3.5 Over/Under: 53.5 Time: 12 p.m. ET TV: Big Ten Network Odds as of Friday and via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). An opening spread of Purdue +16.5 at Circa Sports closed at +28.5 in last week’s…
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Army vs. Western Kentucky Betting Picks, Odds & Predictions: Can Hilltoppers Hang in Trenches?
Army vs. Western Kentucky Odds Spread: Western Kentucky +4.5 Over/Under: 43 Time: 7 p.m. ET TV: Stadium Odds as of Friday and via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). The Western Kentucky defense has been the primary reason why they may go over their…
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UAB vs. UTSA Betting Picks, Odds & Predictions: Back the Big Home Dog?
UAB vs. UTSA Odds Spread: UTSA +12 Over/Under: 47 Time: 6 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Odds as of Friday and via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). No one would blame UAB and head coach Bill Clark for being a bit fatigued. The Blazers…
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Wyoming vs. San Diego State Betting Odds, Pick: Are the Cowboys a Fraud?
Wyoming at San Diego State Betting Odds Spread: San Diego State -4 Over/Under: 38 Time: 10:30 p.m. ET TV: CBS Sports Network AffiliatePromoCTA Wyoming is off to a fast 4-1 start but I’m not buying what the Pokes are selling. The Cowboys lost at Tulsa and have the following four wins: Beat Missouri at home…
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How Sharps Are Betting Nationals vs. Cardinals NLCS Game 1
When it comes to tonight’s NLCS Game 1 between the Washington Nationals and St. Louis Cardinals, our market tools are showing clear agreement regarding how sharps are betting this matchup. And not only are big bets from respected players coming down on the moneyline, there’s also consensus on how smart money is landing on the…
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Cardinals vs. Nationals Betting Picks, Odds & Predictions: Is Game 1 a Must-Win for St. Louis?
Cardinals vs. Nationals Betting Picks, Odds & Predictions for Game 1 Probable starters: Anibal Sanchez (11-8 3.85 ERA) vs. Miles Mikolas (9-14 4.16 ERA) Nationals odds: +100 Cardinals odds: -120 Over/Under: 8 First pitch: 8:08 p.m. ET on TBS Odds as of Thursday evening and via PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200% deposit…
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Stuckey & Wilson: 2 College Football Moneyline Underdogs to Bet in Week 7
As we do each week on The Action Network Colleges Podcast, Collin Wilson and I pick our two favorite moneyline underdogs on Saturday’s college football slate. Last week, Western Michigan let me down while Florida came through for Collin in the swamp. AffiliatePromoCTA We’ve now somehow hit one of two for six weeks straight, which…
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Saturday CFB Sharp Report: How Pros Are Betting Washington-Arizona, 4 Other Games
The college football slate on Saturday features a healthy handful of marquee matchups. The timing isn’t so bad either, as Oklahoma-Texas, Bama-A&M and Florida-LSU are spread across the noon, 3:30 and 8 p.m. ET slots, respectively. Odds as of Friday at 3 p.m. ET. Check out PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200%…
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Virginia vs. Miami Odds & Pick: Wait, the Hurricanes Are Favored?
Virginia vs. Miami Odds Spread: Miami -2.5 Over/Under: 43.5 Time: 8 p.m. ET TV: ESPN Odds as of Thursday night and via PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). The No. 20 team in the country, an underdog against a 2-3 team with its only wins…
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College Football Betting Picks: Our Staff’s 6 Favorite Bets for Week 7
College football’s Week 7 slate is a real doozy — in a lot of ways. Oklahoma vs. Texas, LSU vs. Florida. We’re betting those for sure. But we’re also diving deep to find profitable betting angles for Western Kentucky-Army and Charlotte FIU. As always, do whatever it takes to follow the money. That’s what our…
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Friday College Football Betting: Odds & Picks for UVA-Miami, 2 More Games
After the most forgettable weeknight college football slate of the season, Friday night should pack a little more intrigue. Miami hosts UVA as a surprising short favorite, while Oregon brings its suddenly-stellar defense to a meeting with Colorado. Sandwiched in between, New Mexico State and Colorado State square off. How are we betting each game?…
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Friday College Football Sharp Report: How the Pros Are Betting All 3 Games
The college football week got going early with games on both Wednesday and Thursday nights, but sharp action — at least of the one-sided variety — was nowhere to be found. That’s certainly not been the case on Friday’s slate, however. Odds as of Friday at 5:30 a.m. ET. Check out PointsBet, where Action Network…
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Colorado vs. Oregon Odds & Pick: Will Ducks Defense Dominate Again?
Colorado vs. Oregon Odds Odds: Oregon -21 Over/Under: 59.5 Time: 10 p.m. ET TV: Fox Sports 1 Odds as of Thursday night and via PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). Oregon has an NFL-caliber quarterback under center, but it’s actually been the Ducks defense that’s…
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Colorado State vs. New Mexico Betting Odds, Picks: Which Team Will Be Less Bad?
Colorado State at New Mexico Betting Odds Spread: Colorado State -3.5 Over/Under: 66.5 Time: 8 p.m. ET TV: CBS Sports Network Odds via PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). Colorado State at New Mexico Line Movement While many bettors are probably looking past this game,…
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Raybon’s Week 6 Fantasy Football Trade Targets: The Best Options to Buy & Sell
After JuJu came through for us last week following a recency-bias inducing primetime no-show, we’re back in Week 6 buying another alpha receiver who is also coming off a game in which he failed to get it going under the lights. As always, below I’ll detail a few players worth buying low in fantasy, and…
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Oklahoma vs. Texas Sharp Report: Pros Shifting Odds for Red River Showdown
Each week, I highlight one of college football’s smallest games that is attracting early attention from professional bettors. Winning bets on those games pay just the same as cashing from the week’s biggest matchups, and there’s plenty of value to justify jumping on soft lines early. AffiliatePromoCTA But this week, smart money is all over…
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Wilson: Week 7 Havoc Ratings & How I’m Betting Navy-Tulsa
Last week in this space, I discussed the potential for an all out fracas in the SEC showdown between Auburn and Florida. Our havoc ratings noted the Tigers offensive line may have plenty of issues keeping Bo Nix upright, and the game did not disappoint, as the Gators amassed 3 tackles for loss, 3 quarterback…
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Wilson: Projected Odds, Spreads for Every Week 7 College Football Game
The Action Network college football power ratings have been adjusted for Week 7 openers. Some of the biggest moves include the rise of Ball State and the fall of Kansas State — how’s that for October college football drama. There are plenty of other movers, too. After starting the season with five straight-up victories and…
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Wilson: My Projected Over/Unders for All Week 7 College Football Games
Two of the totals played in Week 6 included TCU-Iowa State over 44 and Iowa-Michigan over 47, each producing polar opposite results. The Cyclones and Horned Frogs are both top 10 in red zone scoring percentage, leading to an easy cash in Ames. The story was a bit different in Ann Arbor. Michigan got into…
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Sharp Money, Pro Betting Systems Aligned on Cowboys vs. Jets
There are plenty of interesting storylines surrounding Sunday’s Cowboys vs. Jets Week 6 game. After starting 3-0 on the season with wins over the Giants, Redskins and Dolphins, the Cowboys have lost back-to-back games to the Saints and Packers. Is Dallas for real? Or did it just beat up on terrible teams to start the…
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Week 6 NFL Betting Market: 49ers-Rams Boasts Unique Spread & Over/Under Activity
Key Numbers Eagles at Vikings (-3): The Vikings bounced back in a big way after laying a complete egg vs. the Bears. Kirk Cousins shocked the world and threw for more than 300 yards, albeit against the Giants. Shocking that throwing the ball to some high-quality receivers would lead to points being scored. AffiliatePromoCTA Despite their…
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Our Experts’ 5 Favorite Early NFL Bets for Week 6
NFL spreads usually open up on Sunday evenings for the following week — and after they do, they’re almost immediately on the move. The early bets serve as a signal to bookmakers for what the “true” odds should be, and sportsbooks aren’t shy about adjusting on the fly if the market is telling them they…
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NFL Week 6 WR/CB Matchups: Can James Bradberry Contain Mike Evans?
Wide receiver-cornerback showdowns might be the most important individual matchups in football. In this piece, I leverage snap data from Pro Football Focus to project NFL Week 6 WR/CB matchups. For more, see the FantasyLabs Matchups page, where we provide basic and advanced data — including fantasy and red-zone performance — for each offensive skill-position player…
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The Early Bet That Our Experts Made for Giants-Patriots on Thursday Night Football
The betting odds for Thursday Night Football between the New York Giants and New England Patriots are on the move. The spread currently sits at Patriots -16.5 with the over/under at 42.5. Two of our NFL betting experts, Stuckey and PJ Walsh, both made early bets on this game. AffiliatePromoCTA Let’s dive into their thoughts…
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Giants vs. Patriots Betting Odds & Picks: Can Tom Brady & Co. Cover?
Giants at Patriots Betting Odds & Picks Patriots Spread: -17 Giants Spread: +17 Over/Under: 40.5 Kickoff: 8:20 p.m. ET TV Channel: FOX/NFL Network Odds as of Wednesday evening and via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). AffiliatePromoCTA The Patriots have played…
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Giants vs. Patriots Expert Picks for Thursday Night Football
Giants at Patriots Betting Odds & Picks Odds: Patriots -17 Over/Under: 41.5 Kickoff: 8:20 p.m. ET TV Channel: FOX/NFL Network Odds as of noon ET on Thursday and via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). There’s a lot to factor…
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Giants vs. Patriots Updated Weather Report: How to Bet a Foxborough Nor’easter
Thursday 10 a.m. ET Update: While the forecast looks much the same as it has all week, expected wind speeds have tampered down just the slightest bit. For much of the week, we were expecting average speeds close to 20 mph. As of Thursday morning, that has dropped into the 16-17 mph range. So ……
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The Best Giants vs. Patriots Prop Bets & Picks for Thursday Night Football
NFL player prop bets can offer some of the best betting value on the board in any given week. They typically feature smaller limits and take less action than traditional game bets, so the market can often be less efficient than NFL sides and totals. This is where the FantasyLabs Player Props tool comes in handy. We…
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Koerner: Projecting Every Player’s Odds of a Top Fantasy Finish in Week 6
Welcome to my weekly Fantasy Sims series, where I’ll detail every player’s odds of posting a top fantasy finish at his position. The concept is simple: I simulated every Week 6 game 10,000 times to calculate odds for every fantasy-relevant player. This includes their chances of finishing as a QB1, RB1, WR1, etc — so…
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Sharp Money Moving Rays vs. Astros ALDS Game 5 Betting Odds
Wednesday’s Game 5 between the Cardinals and Braves was over within 10 minutes, while the other took 10 innings. Tonight, we have the chance to see more elimination-game craziness as the Astros, once thought to be a juggernaut, try to hold off the surging Rays. Cy Young candidate Gerrit Cole is a big favorite against the…
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Koerner: Fantasy Football Start/Sit Strategy for Giants-Patriots
There’s more strategy to Thursday Night Football fantasy sit/start decisions than people realize. The No. 1 rule? Don’t use your Flex spot (if you can). It offers you flexibility come Sunday, so blocking the utility of this lineup spot on TNF only hurts you. Now let’s run through whether to start or sit key fantasy…
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Rays vs. Astros Betting Picks, Predictions & Odds: Will Tampa Pull Off a Massive Upset?
Rays vs. Astros Game 5 Betting Picks, Predictions & Odds Probable starters: Tyler Glasnow (6-1, 1.78 ERA) vs. Gerrit Cole (20-5, 2.50 ERA) Rays odds: +220 Astros odds: -280 Over/Under: 7 First pitch: 7:07 p.m. ET on FS1 Odds as of Wednesday evening. Check out PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200% deposit…
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Evan Silva’s Matchups Breakdown for Giants vs. Patriots
Below is a breakdown of Thursday night’s matchup by Evan Silva of Establish The Run. The goal is to help fantasy players and bettors alike understand the game at the deepest level. For all of Silva’s breakdowns and more fantasy analysis, visit EstablishTheRun.com. Team Totals: Patriots 29, Giants 13 Weather Update: As of Wednesday afternoon,…