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Red Wings at Canadiens Odds, Preview: Can Detroit Pull Off Another Upset?
Detroit Red Wings at Montreal Canadiens Red Wings odds: +155 Canadiens odds: -185 Over/Under: 6 Time: 7 p.m. ET Odds via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). The Montreal Canadiens have been the most entertaining team to watch this season.…
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Koerner’s Week 6 Fantasy Football Tiers: Ranking Every QB, RB, WR, TE, K, More
We’re coming off another week of massive performances, including two 200-yard receiving games from Will Fuller (14-217-3) and Amari Cooper (11-226-1), and a dominant passing performance from Deshaun Watson (28-of-33, 426 yards, five touchdowns). So, which players should you be buying and selling in Week 6? Let’s dive into my Tiers — a window into…
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NFL Futures: The Top Division Bets to Make Following Week 5
Five weeks into the 2019 NFL season there are four winless teams. Hope looks to be lost for these poor franchises, but the dream of a Super Bowl run is still alive for — most of — the rest of the league. AffiliatePromoCTA To reach the Super Bowl each team must first make the playoffs.…
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Week 6 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets: Take a Risk on These Dolphins
That was fun, huh? Week 5 featured offensive explosions with players such as Will Fuller, Michael Thomas, Deshaun Watson, Christian McCaffrey, and Aaron Jones producing legendary fantasy performances. Week 6 provides our first full bye week with the Bills, Bears, Colts, and Raiders all getting a chance to rest their injuries. The Waiver Wire is…
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Koerner’s NFL Power Ratings: Projecting Week 6 Spreads & Over/Unders to Find the Best Bets
We’ve got two double-digit favorites. A matchup between one actively tanking team and one that just fired its head coach. And another London game. Like every week, I’ll use projected spreads and over/unders to identify the best bets for Week 6. I’ve also added one new feature: My projected final scores. Now let’s run through…
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Thursday College Football Betting: Odds & Picks for Syracuse-NC State, ULM-Texas State
We all expected a thriller from Wednesday night’s college football game, and we got a dud. So if we expect some duds on Thursday, will we get a few thrillers? Syracuse and N.C. State meet in Raleigh on Thursday night (8 p.m., ESPN) while UL-Monroe heads to San Marcos to take on Texas State in…
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Louisiana-Monroe vs. Texas State Odds, Pick: Will Bobcats Take Advantage of Good Spot?
Louisiana-Monroe at Texas State Betting Odds Spread: Louisiana-Monroe -3 Over/Under: 61.5 Time: 9:15 p.m. ET TV: ESPNU Odds as of Thursday morning and via PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). Louisiana-Monroe vs. Texas State Line Movement The ride for this spread has been a pretty…
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Syracuse vs. N.C. State Odds & Pick: Will Orange or Wolfpack Break Through?
Syracuse vs. N.C. State Odds Odds: N.C. State -4.5 Over/Under: 56 Time: 8 p.m. ET TV: ESPN Location: Raleigh, N.C. Odds as of Thursday morning and via PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). Syracuse has won two straight games, but against Power 5 teams this season,…
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Appalachian State vs. UL Lafayette Odds, Pick: Will Defenses Hold Up in Sun Belt Shootout?
App State vs. UL Lafayette Odds Odds: UL Lafayette -2.5 Over/Under: 69.5 Time: 8 p.m. ET TV: ESPN2 Odds as of Wednesday at 5 p.m. ET and via PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). There could not have been a better serving of weeknight college…
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Dodgers vs. Nationals Betting Picks, Predictions & Odds: Will Nats Get to Buehler, Kershaw?
Dodgers vs. Nationals Betting Picks, Predictions & Odds for Game 5 Probable starters: Stephen Strasburg (18-6 3.32 ERA) vs. Walker Buehler (14-4, 3.26 ERA) Dodgers odds: +146 Nationals odds: -168 Over/Under: 7 First pitch: 8:37 p.m. ET on TBS Odds as of Wednesday morning and via PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200% deposit…
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NLDS Expert Picks: Cardinals-Braves & Nats-Dodgers Betting Predictions for Game 5
The MLB Postseason has reached a fever pitch. Both National League Divisional Series will be settled on Wednesday, with a pair of Game 5s for bettors and fans to enjoy. The Cardinals and Braves will kick off the slate at 5:02 p.m. ET. Mike Foltynewicz was dialed in for his start in Game 2, but…
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Cardinals vs. Braves Betting Picks, Odds & Predictions: Prepare for More Drama in Game 5?
Cardinals vs. Braves Betting Picks, Odds & Predictions for Game 5 Probable starters: Jack Flaherty (11-8, 2.75 ERA) vs. Mike Foltynewicz (8-6, 4.54 ERA) Cardinals odds: -112 Braves odds: -102 Over/Under: 8 First pitch: 5:02 p.m. ET on TBS Odds as of Wednesday morning. Check out PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200% deposit…
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NLDS Game 5 Betting Guides: Picks, Model Projections and Analysis for Cardinals-Braves, Nats-Dodgers
Cardinals vs. Braves Betting Picks, Odds & Predictions for Game 5 Probable starters: Jack Flaherty (11-8, 2.75 ERA) vs. Mike Foltynewicz (8-6, 4.54 ERA) Cardinals odds: -112 Braves odds: -102 Over/Under: 8 First pitch: 5:02 p.m. ET on TBS Odds as of Wednesday morning. Check out PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200% deposit…
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Cardinals vs. Braves Sharp Report: How the Pros Are Betting NLDS Game 5
Ah, Game 5. The best two words in sports (besides Game 7, of course). After a walk-off win at home on Monday, the Cardinals forced this afternoon’s elimination game in Atlanta (5:02 p.m. ET) and will get to send second-half magician Jack Flaherty to the mound. AffiliatePromoCTA Still, most bettors aren’t convinced that St. Louis…
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Astros vs. Rays Betting Picks, Predictions & Odds: Will Rays Send This Series Back to Houston?
Astros vs. Rays Game 4 Betting Picks, Odds & Predictions Probable starters: Justin Verlander (21-6, 2.58 ERA) vs. Diego Castillo (5-8, 3.41 ERA) Astros odds: -260 Rays odds: +205 Over/Under: 7.5 First pitch: 7:07 p.m. ET on FS1 Odds as of Tuesday morning. Check out PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200% deposit…
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Sobel’s 2019 Houston Open Betting Preview: Embrace the Chaos of a Terrible Field
For years, the appeal of the Houston Open resided in its place on the schedule just prior to the Masters and the ability of host course GC of Houston to mirror certain aspects of Augusta National, often leading to an eclectic amalgamation of competitors, from global players hoping to prep for the year’s first major…
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CFB Betting Tip: Should Bettors Trust Ranked Group of Five Teams?
The latest edition of the Associated Press college football poll is out. Alabama has the top spot. Behind the Tide, Clemson is No. 2, Ohio State is No. 3, Georgia is No. 4 and LSU is No. 5. Power Five teams, as usual, dominate the rankings but a few Group of Five programs have snuck…
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Wilson: College Football Week 7 Games I Bet Right Away, Including Memphis-Temple
The SEC continues to dominate the college football futures market. And after Week 7, one of the big names on the board will be knocked off as Florida visits LSU. And the drama won’t be limited to the SEC, as Penn State at Iowa and a Cotton Bowl trip for the two best teams in…
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Perry: The Triple-Digit Longshots Worth a Bet at the 2019 Houston Open
This week marks the PGA Tour’s return to Houston for the first time in about 18 months. Prior to the Tour’s schedule change, The Houston Open was known as the event immediately preceding The Masters. But it was left off last season’s calendar due to sponsorship issues and has since been shifted to the Fall…
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Twins-Yankees Betting Picks, Odds & Predictions: Will Minnesota Avoid the Sweep?
Twins-Yankees Betting Predictions, Picks & Odds: Game 3 ALDS Probable starters: Luis Severino (1-1, 1.50 ERA) vs. Jake Odorizzi (15-7, 3.51 ERA) Yankees odds: -150 Twins odds: +130 Over/Under: 9 First pitch: 8:40 p.m. ET on FS1 Odds as of Monday afternoon. Check out PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200% deposit match…
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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 Browns-49ers matchup 10,000 times to calculate the probability of key players hitting certain point thresholds. So, for example:…
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Our Experts’ Favorite Monday Night Football Picks for Browns vs. 49ers
Browns at 49ers Odds & Picks Odds: 49ers -5 Total: 47.5 Time: 8:15 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN Odds above as of noon ET on Monday and via PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). Week 5 ends with a Monday Night Football showdown between the…
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How Pros Are Betting Browns vs. 49ers on Monday Night Football
Following the conclusion of Week 4, there was disagreement around the market as sportsbooks began releasing opening lines for tonight’s Browns-49ers matchup on Monday Night Football (8:15 p.m. ET, ESPN). That’s certainly not out of the ordinary, as books open lines at differing times and with differing limits. It’s especially understandable in a game featuring…
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Best Browns vs. 49ers 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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Freedman: 3 Profitable NFL Trends Worth Betting in Week 6
Although I am not a “trends bettor,” I find that trends help me identify spots I should consider further when analyzing games. Using the Bet Labs database, I have uncovered three NFL trends that catch my eye for Week 6. Odds as of Monday evening and via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an…
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Dodgers vs. Nationals Betting Picks, Odds & Predictions: Did Nats Overplay Their Hand Before Game 4?
Dodgers vs. Nationals Betting Picks, Odds & Predictions Probable starters: Rich Hill (4-1 2.45 ERA) vs. Max Scherzer (11-7, 2.92 ERA) Dodgers odds: +120 Nationals odds: -130 Over/Under: 8 First pitch: 6:40 p.m. ET on TBS Odds as of Sunday afternoon and via PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200% deposit match (deposit $50,…
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Cardinals vs. Braves Betting Picks, Odds & Predictions: Will Cardinals Bounce Back in Game 4?
Cardinals vs. Braves Betting Picks, Odds & Predictions for Game 4 Probable starters: Dallas Keuchel (8-8, 3.75 ERA) vs. Dakota Hudson (16-7, 3.35 ERA) Braves odds: +115 Cardinals odds: -135 Over/Under: 8.5 First pitch: 3:07 p.m. ET on TBS Odds as of Monday morning. Check out PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200% deposit…
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NFL Betting Tip: A Profitable Strategy for Browns vs. 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers are 3-0 and are one of two undefeated teams remaining in the NFL. Kyle Shanahan’s team is getting it done by running the ball and playing defense. San Francisco is averaging 175 rushing yards per game, second-most in the NFL. This is a huge improvement for the team that ranked last…
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MLB Playoffs Betting Guide: Our Staff’s Favorite Bets for Monday’s ALDS, NLDS Action
Welcome to Manic Monday. All four MLB playoff series are in action today and each matchup is an elimination game. The Rays and Astros kick things off at 1:05 p.m. ET. The Rays will turn to their ace, Charlie Morton, to keep their season alive against his former team. The Astros will counter with Zack…
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Rays vs. Astros Betting Picks, Odds & Predictions: Public Perception Favors the Wrong Team
Astros vs. Rays Game 3 Betting Picks, Odds & Predictions Probable starters: Zack Greinke (18-5, 2.93 ERA) vs. Charlie Morton (16-6, 3.05 ERA) Astros odds: -150 Rays odds: +130 Over/Under: 7.5 First pitch: 1:05 p.m. ET on MLB Network Odds as of Monday morning. Check out PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200%…
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Sabres vs. Blue Jackets Odds, Pick: Will Buffalo Stay Unbeaten?
Buffalo Sabres at Columbus Blue Jackets Odds Sabres odds: -110 Blue Jackets odds: -110 Over/Under: 6.5 Time: 7 p.m. ET Odds via PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). The first week of the NHL season belonged to the Buffalo Sabres. Not only is Buffalo 2-0,…
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Colts vs. Chiefs Odds & Picks: Trust Mahomes As Big Sunday Night Football Favorite?
Colts at Chiefs Odds & Picks Chiefs Spread: -11 Colts Spread: +11 Over/Under: 56 Kickoff: 8:20 p.m. ET TV Channel: NBC 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 Kansas City Chiefs host the Indianapolis Colts…
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Colts vs. Chiefs Picks: How We’re Betting this Over/Under
Colts at Chiefs Betting Odds & Picks Spread: Chiefs -10.5 Over/Under: 56 Time: 8:20 p.m. ET TV Channel: NBC Odds as of Sunday afternoon and via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs host the…
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Our 3 Favorite Colts vs. Chiefs Prop Bets & 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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Broncos vs. Chargers Odds & Picks: Trust Denver to Cover?
Broncos at Chargers Odds & Picks Chargers Spread: -6.5 Broncos Spread: +6.5 Over/Under: 44.5 Time: 4:05 p.m. ET TV Channel: CBS Odds as of Thursday afternoon. Check out PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). Home field has been more of a…
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Packers vs. Cowboys Betting Odds & Picks: How to Play this Over/Under
Packers at Cowboys Betting Odds & Picks Packers Spread: +3.5 Cowboys Spread: -3.5 Over/Under: 47 Kickoff: 4:25 p.m. ET TV Channel: FOX Odds as of Thursday evening and via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). Two of the NFC’s best will meet…
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Koerner: How I’m Looking to Live Bet Colts-Chiefs
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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Dodgers vs. Nationals Betting Picks, Odds & Predictions: The Market Reacts as Sanchez Fills in For Scherzer
Dodgers vs. Nationals Betting Picks, Odds & Predictions Probable starters: Hyun-Jin Ryu (14-5 2.32 ERA) vs. Anibal Sanchez (11-8, 3.85 ERA) Dodgers odds: -145 Nationals odds: +125 Over/Under: 9 First pitch: 7:45 p.m. ET on TBS Odds as of Sunday afternoon and via PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200% deposit match (deposit…
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Cardinals vs. Braves Betting Picks, Odds & Predictions: Back Wainwright as an Underdog in Game 3?
Cardinals vs. Braves Betting Picks, Odds & Predictions for Game 3 Probable starters: Mike Soroka (13-4, 2.68 ERA) vs. Adam Wainwright (14-10, 4.19 ERA) Braves odds: -115 Cardinals odds: +105 Over/Under: 8 First pitch: 4:10 p.m. ET on TBS Odds as of Sunday afternoon. Check out PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200% deposit match (deposit…
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Week 5 NFL Picks: How Our Experts Are Betting Broncos-Chargers
The Saints are winning without Drew Brees. The Patriots are double-digit favorites for the third time this season. And there are a few enticing totals on the board. Our staff reveals their six favorite bets of Week 5, featuring against-the-spread and over/under picks for the following games: Patriots at Redskins: 1 p.m. ET Jaguars at…
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Stuckey: How I’m Betting Packers-Cowboys
Stuckey highlights his four favorite NFL picks for Week 5 below. Let’s run through how he’s betting the Packers-Cowboys and Patriots-Redskins over/unders as well as the Buccaneers-Saints spread and Titans-Bills moneyline. Buccaneers +3.5 at Saints Kickoff: 1 p.m. ET I’m not sure anybody could’ve predicted the road warrior Bucs would be 2-2 with away wins…
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Week 5 NFL Pick ‘Em Confidence Rankings: Best ATS & Straight-Up 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. Let’s quickly run through my methodology, then dig into my ratings for Week 5 complete with a downloadable spreadsheet you can use…
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Ultimate NFL Week 5 Betting Guide: Picks & Predictions For Every Game
The Patriots are (once again) double-digit favorites. The Ravens and Steelers meet in a key divisional matchup. And we have our first neutral-site game of the season, with the Bears and Raiders kicking off in London. So what are the best betting angles for Sunday? All odds as of Friday morning and via PointsBet, where…
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Week 5 NFL Bets: 5 Props Offering Value for Sunday’s Slate
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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Ravens vs. Steelers Picks & Betting Odds: Back Pittsburgh as Home Dog?
Ravens at Steelers Betting Picks & Odds Ravens Spread: -3 Steelers Spread: +3 Ravens Moneyline: -180 Steelers Moneyline: +150 Total: 44 Time: 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).…
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Best Survivor Pool Picks for Week 5: Can You Trust the Eagles?
In Week 4 we had our first major bloodbath of the survivor pool season. Forty-one percent of entrants were knocked out in the large Yahoo pool, and I would expect similar results in your pools as well. Yours truly was one of the casualties, as I had the Colts who really stunk up the joint…
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Falcons vs. Texans Picks & Betting Odds: How to Bet the Over/Under
Falcons at Texans Betting Picks & Odds Falcons Spread: +4 Texans Spread: -4 Falcons Moneyline: +171 Texans Moneyline: -216 Total: 49.5 Time: 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…
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Jets vs. Eagles Picks & Betting Odds: Bet Philly with Darnold Still Out?
Jets at Eagles Betting Picks & Odds Jets Spread: +14 Eagles Spread: -14 Jets Moneyline: +570 Eagles Moneyline: -851 Total: 43 Time: 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…
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Bills vs. Titans Picks & Betting Odds: Tennessee Moneyline Offering Value?
Bills at Titans Betting Picks & Odds Bills Spread: +3 Titans Spread: -3 Bills Moneyline: +155 Titans Moneyline: -186 Total: 39 Time: 1 p.m. ET TV Channel: CBS Odds as of Sunday morning. Check out PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with…
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Patriots vs. Redskins Betting Odds & Picks: Dare to Bet Washington?
Patriots at Redskins Betting Odds & Picks Patriots Spread: -16.5 Redskins Spread: +16.5 Over/Under: 42.5 Time: 1 p.m. ET TV Channel: CBS Odds as of Thursday 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 Patriots are double-digit favorites for…
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Jaguars vs. Panthers Betting Odds & Picks: Which Backup QB Has the Edge?
Jaguars at Panthers Betting Odds & Picks Panthers Spread: -3.5 Jaguars Spread: +3.5 Over/Under: 41 Time: 1 p.m. ET TV Channel: CBS Odds as of Thursday afternoon. Check out PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). In a battle of backup quarterbacks who…
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Buccaneers vs. Saints Betting Odds & Picks: Fade the Home Team?
Buccaneers at Saints Betting Odds & Picks Saints Spread: -3 Buccaneers Spread: +3 Over/Under: 46.5 Time: 1 p.m. ET TV Channel: FOX Odds as of Thursday afternoon and via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). The Saints have surprisingly gone 2-0…
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Cardinals vs. Bengals Betting Odds & Picks: Who Will Get Their 1st Win?
Cardinals at Bengals Betting Odds & Picks Bengals Spread: -3 Cardinals Spread: +3 Over/Under: 47 Time: 1 p.m. ET TV Channel: FOX Odds as of Thursday and via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). The battle of the beatens. Both squads are…
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Vikings vs. Giants Betting Odds & Picks: What to Expect from Minnesota’s Offense
Vikings at Giants Betting Odds & Picks Vikings Spread: -4.5 Giants Spread: +4.5 Over/Under: 43.5 Time: 1 p.m. ET TV Channel: FOX Odds as of Thursday evening and via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs aren’t exactly…
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Bears vs. Raiders Betting Odds & Picks: Who Has Edge in London?
Bears vs. Raiders Betting Odds & Picks Bears Spread: -5 Raiders Spread: +5 Over/Under: 40.5 Time: 1 p.m. ET TV Channel: FOX Odds as of Thursday 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 Chicago Bears and Oakland Raiders head…
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NASCAR at Dover Matchup Picks, Odds: Plenty of Love for Logano
The Drydene 400 takes place at Dover International Speedway this afternoon. As I mentioned in my outrights article, I’ll be looking at four key data points: 10-lap average Track history Year-to-date performance Steep track performance (Dover, Bristol, Darlington, Homestead) I’ll be adding additional weight to races that took place under high-downforce conditions (2013-2015 and 2019).…
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Koerner: Week 5 Fantasy Football Streaming Targets for QB, TE, Defense & 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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Stuckey’s Week 5 NFL Teaser Betting Guide: Ranking the Best Options for Sunday
It’s time for our weekly NFL teaser talk. (I will also finish up with my survivor pick and favorite live target in the late afternoon slate today.) 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…
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Vikings vs. Giants Sharp Report: Are Pros Betting on Daniel Jones?
Daniel Jones has breathed new life into the New York Giants, winning both of his first two career starts to improve Big Blue to 2-2 on the season. In an ironic turn of events, all is quiet surrounding the G-Men, while the Vikings are the team making headlines regarding their quarterback situation with Kirk Cousins…
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NFL Sharp Report: How Pros Are Betting Broncos vs. Chargers
It’s an unbalanced schedule in Week 5 with 10 games on the 1 p.m. slate and just two starting after 4 p.m. Here is how sharp bettors are playing Week 5. Odds as of Saturday night. Check out PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). Tampa Bay…
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NASCAR at Dover Odds, Picks: There’s Value on the Chevys at the Drydene 400
The second round of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series (MENCS) playoffs kicks off at Dover International Speedway. The “Monster Mile” is a steeply banked, 1-mile oval with a concrete surface that features a modest incident rate of 20.1% since 2013. Notably, that number reduces to 14.8% during the seven high-downforce races in that time…
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Koerner’s NFL Power Ratings: Projecting the Best Week 5 Spreads, Over/Unders
Every week I use projected spreads and over/unders to identify the best bets. It’s a been more difficult than usual to find value this week, but we do have a couple games worth betting (and some in-game wagers to look out for). Now let’s run through every Week 5 matchup and my favorite picks. Odds…
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Koerner’s Week 5 Fantasy Football Tiers: Ranking Every QB, RB, WR, TE, More
Week 4 was highlighted by dominant performances from Chris Godwin (12/172/2), who was a game-time decision, and Christian McCaffrey, who was equally dangerous as a runner and receiver (179 total yards). Week 5 sets up as a show-me week for a number of guys. So, which players should you be buying and selling? Let’s dive…
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Raybon’s Week 5 Fantasy Football Trade Targets: Best Options to Buy & Sell
Before I get into the targets and sell-highs, I thought that with a quarter of the season in the books, it is a good time to start tracking the performance of the buy-lows and sell-highs in this space thus far. First, the bad news: Selling Nick Chubb high in Week 4 could have probably waited,…
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Rays vs. Astros Betting Picks, Odds & Predictions: Snell, Rays Love Being This Big of an Underdog
Rays vs. Astros Game 2 Betting Picks, Odds & Predictions Probable starters: Blake Snell (6-8, 4.29 ERA) vs. Gerrit Cole (20-5, 2.50 ERA) Rays odds: +260 Astros odds: -290 Over/Under: 7.5 First pitch: 9:07 p.m. ET on FS1 Odds as of Saturday afternoon. Check out PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200% deposit…
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Michigan St. vs. Ohio St. Betting Odds & Picks: Bet Sparty as an Underdog?
Michigan St at Ohio St Betting Odds & Picks Spread: Ohio State -20 Over/Under: 49 Time: 7:30 p.m. ET TV: ABC Location: Columbus, Ohio Odds as of Friday afternoon and via PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). Michigan State at Ohio State Line Movement Only…
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Our Favorite College Football Bets for 4 Saturday Games
Some of the best college football teams in the country are off in Week 6 or finishing out their non-conference slates, but we take no weeks off here. It’s full speed ahead from a betting perspective. Our staff has been hard at work finding their favorite plays for Saturday and compiled them below. College Football…
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Miller: My Favorite Under-the-Radar College Football Bets, Including Rice-UAB
Everyone will have their eyes on Iowa-Michigan and Auburn-Florida 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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College Football Sharp Report: How Pros Are Betting 4 Saturday Games
If you’ve followed along with these sharp reports in the past, you know by now that the pros couldn’t care less about the magnitude of the games they’re betting. Most of the matchups on this week’s card will confirm that, but sharps have also treated us to some activity on both the side and total…
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Twins-Yankees Betting Picks, Odds & Predictions: Are More Runs in Store for Game 2?
Twins-Yankees Betting Predictions, Picks & Odds: Game 2 ALDS Probable starters: Randy Dobnak (2-1, 1.59 ERA) vs. Masahiro Tanaka (11-9, 4.45 ERA) Twins odds: +160 Yankees odds: -190 Over/Under: 9.5 First pitch: 5:07 p.m. ET on FS1 Odds as of Saturday afternoon. Check out PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200% deposit match…
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Auburn vs. Florida Odds & Pick: Will Gators Pull the Upset at Home?
Auburn at Florida Betting Picks & Odds Spread: Auburn -3 Over/Under: 48 Time: 3:30 p.m. ET TV: CBS Location: Gainesville, Fla. Odds as of Friday afternoon and via PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). Auburn-Florida Line Movement The Auburn Tigers are an extremely popular favorite…
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Texas vs. West Virginia Betting Picks & Odds: Expect a Longhorns Rout?
Texas vs. West Virginia Picks & Odds Spread: Texas -10.5 Over/Under: 61.5 Time: 3:30 p.m. ET TV: ABC Location: Morgantown, West Virginia Odds as of Monday at 5:20 p.m. ET and via PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). Collin’s Angle: Injuries Will Matter Both West…
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Navy vs. Air Force Betting Odds & Picks: Another Service Academy Under?
Navy vs. Air Force Betting Odds & Picks Spread: Air Force -3.5 Over/Under: 46 Time: 3:30 p.m. ET TV: CBS Sports Network Location: Annapolis, Maryland Odds via PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). Air Force at Navy Line Movement I don’t know that I’ve ever…
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Wilson: How I’m Betting Texas-West Virginia & Other College Football Picks for Week 6
What a difference a year makes. Last season, everyone thought Alabama had a historically great team, only to fall to Clemson in the national title game. Now, Clemson may have championship fatigue. While the talking heads continue to pump a national title featuring the Crimson Tide and Tigers, a handful of other teams like Oklahoma,…
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MLB Betting Picks for Saturday: Do the Rays Have Value Against the Astros?
The Astros and Yankees each took care of business on Friday and the two American League giants have a chance to put themselves within a game Both the Yankees and Astros are big favorites to get the job done on Saturday, although New York’s -190 moneyline pales in comparison to Houston’s historic -320 price. Are…
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Stuckey: My 3 Favorite Situational Bets for College Football Week 6
As I do each Saturday during the college football season, I’ll share my three favorite situational bets on the slate. Identifying potential situational spots each week isn’t rocket science. It just takes a bit of manual labor. One just has to look at a team’s opponents the week prior and week after to identify any…
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Iowa vs. Michigan Betting Odds & Picks: How to Play the Over/Under
Iowa vs. Michigan Betting Odds & Picks Spread: -4 Over/Under: 47.5 Time: 12 p.m. ET TV: FOX Location: Ann Arbor, Mich. Odds via PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). Iowa at Michigan Line Movement Prior to the season, I don’t think anybody would expect that…
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Twins vs. Yankees Sharp Report: Pros Finding Over/Under Value in Game 2
Public bettors made out like bandits in Game 1 of the Yankees-Twins ALDS series. Not only did favored New York take the opener, but the total soared over its listed line of 8.5 in the Yanks’ 10-4 win. Perhaps influenced by Friday’s high final score (more likely a result of the pitching matchup), today’s total…
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Tulane vs. Army Betting Picks, Odds & Predictions: Is the Wrong Team Favored?
Tulane vs. Army Betting Picks, Odds & Predictions Spread: Tulane -2.5 Over/Under: 43.5 Time: 12 p.m. ET TV: CBS Sports Network Location: West Point, NY Odds as of Monday at 5:20 p.m. ET and via PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). Tulane at Army Line…
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College Football Week 6 Live Betting Show w/ Collin Wilson & Stuckey
Ahead of the Week 6 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 more. Throughout the show they’ll answer user questions, so submit yours…
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Wild vs. Avalanche Betting Odds, Preview: Can Minnesota Slow Down MacKinnon, Avs?
Minnesota Wild at Colorado Avalanche Betting Odds Wild odds: +145 Avalanche odds: -165 Over/Under: 6 Time: 9 p.m. ET Odds as of Saturday morning via PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). Oddsmakers had their eyes on the Avalanche from the second they opened the betting…
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Our Projected College Football Odds vs. Current Spreads & Totals for Week 6
Making your own college football odds can be difficult. That’s why we’re here. Using The Action Network power ratings, you can create a point spread between any two teams on a neutral field. All adjustments to a team are made via the power ratings and not on an individual game basis. There may be game-specific…
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CFB Pro Systems: Two Winning Trends Fit Northwestern vs. Nebraska
Saturday’s Northwestern vs. Nebraska college football matchup is interesting from a handful of different angles. First, the difference in number of bets and actual money suggests that the bigger wagers are landing on one side of the spread. In addition, weather forecasts are calling for windy conditions at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln. In fact, steady…
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Kent State vs. Wisconsin Weather Forecast Leading to Betting Value
October is my favorite month of the year. It features my birthday, Halloween and “hoodie weather.” Those first two things may not mean much to you, but the third is something to remember. Temperatures are dropping and winds are picking up. What does that mean for bettors? It’s relatively obvious, but let’s take a look…
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Wilson: How a Havoc Mismatch Will Affect Betting in Auburn-Florida
We used this space in Week 5 to discuss the Havoc rate of both Nebraska and Ohio State. Both teams ranked in the top three entering the contest, so it was fair to expect plenty of turnovers. Sure enough, there were plenty of them … but only for one team. The missing piece of information…
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Stuckey & Wilson: 2 College Football Moneyline Underdogs to Bet in Week 6
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, Toledo cashed for me but Oregon State came up a field goal short for Collin. We’ve hit one of two for five weeks straight, which will always…
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Sharp Bettors Finding Value in Ugly College Football Week 6 Matchup
Last week, professionals made a point to get down early on the under for the South Alabama vs. UL Monroe college football matchup, a game that easily landed below the closing total. At the time, South Alabama vs. UL Monroe was the least bet game of the week, hammering home the idea that sharps couldn’t…
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Nationals vs. Dodgers Game 2: Pro Betting System Offers Historically Profitable Runline Angle
Unlike football and basketball, which see the majority of bets placed on the spread, baseball’s betting handle is largely driven by moneyline tickets, with the majority of bettors solely worrying about straight-up winners. As a result, we don’t often cover MLB runline betting, but tonight’s Nationals vs. Dodgers NLDS Game 2 provides a very high-profile…
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Friday College Football Sharp Report: Pros Betting New Mexico vs. San Jose State
What looked to be a dud of a two-game Thursday slate actually ended up providing the 15 or so people who tuned in some terrific entertainment, including an all-time ending to Temple-ECU for anyone who bet on literally any part of that game. For sharps, it was doubly exciting as they were able to cash…
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MLB Playoff Betting Picks: How Our Staff is Playing Nationals-Dodgers
October will hit a fever pitch today as all eight playoff teams are in action. The slate kicks off at 2:05 p.m. ET with Game 1 between the World Series favorite Astros and the Rays and continues all the way through the night, closing with Game 2 between the Nationals at Dodgers at 9:37 p.m.…
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Nationals vs. Dodgers Betting Picks, Odds & Predictions: Can Strasburg Dominate on Short Rest?
Nationals vs. Dodgers Betting Picks, Odds & Predictions Probable starters: Stephen Strasburg (18-6 3.32 ERA) vs. Clayton Kershaw (16-5, 3.03 ERA) Nationals odds: +140 Dodgers odds: -165 Over/Under: 7.5 First pitch: 9:37 p.m. ET on TBS Odds as of Friday morning and via PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200% deposit match (deposit…
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San Jose State vs. New Mexico Betting Odds, Pick: How to Bet this Rising Total?
San Jose State at New Mexico Betting Odds Spread: San Jose State -6.5 Over/Under: 70 Time: 10 p.m. ET TV: CBS Sports Network Location: San Jose, Calif. Check out PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). San Jose State at New Mexico Line Movement Two-thirds of…
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UCF vs. Cincinnati Betting Picks, Odds & Predictions: Will Knights Cover on the Road?
UCF at Cincinnati Picks, Odds & Predictions Spread: UCF -3.5 Over/Under: 60.5 Time: 8 p.m. ET TV: ESPN Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Odds as of Thursday evening at 5:20 p.m. ET and via PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). UCF vs. Cincinnati Line Movement The difference…
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Friday College Football Betting Odds, Picks & Predictions: UCF vs. Cincy & SJSU vs. New Mexico
Thursday night’s college football slate got all kinds of weird, and luckily we don’t have to wait until Saturday to bet again on college football. Friday greets us with two matchups — UCF vs. Cincinnati and San Jose State vs. New Mexico — and our college football experts Collin Wilson and Stuckey are seeing betting value…
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Friday MLB Playoff Betting Odds, Picks & Predictions for Twins vs. Yankees, All 4 Games
Who’s ready for 10 straight hours of playoff baseball?! There’s a lot of noise out there in the betting market, and we’re here to help you find the what matters — and what doesn’t — before you place your wagers. Below I’ve put together detailed betting previews of each matchup, which contain my analysis on…
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Twins-Yankees Betting Predictions, Picks & Odds: Trust the Yanks in Game 1?
Twins-Yankees Betting Predictions, Picks & Odds: Game 1 ALDS Probable starters: Jose Berrios (14-8, 3.68 ERA) vs. James Paxton (15-6, 3.82 ERA) Twins odds: +170 Yankees odds: -185 Over/Under: 8.5 First pitch: 7:07 p.m. ET on MLB Network Odds as of Thursday evening. Check out PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200% deposit…
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Cardinals vs. Braves Betting Picks, Odds & Predictions: Trust Jack Flaherty as a Favorite?
Cardinals vs. Braves Game 2 Betting Picks, Odds & Predictions Probable starters: Jack Flaherty (11-8, 2.75 ERA) vs. Mike Foltynewicz (8-6, 4.54 ERA) Cardinals odds: -130 Braves odds: +110 Over/Under: 8.5 First pitch: 4:37 p.m. ET on TBS Odds as of Thursday evening. Check out PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200% deposit match…
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Twins vs. Yankees Sharp Report: Pros Taking Surprising Position in ALDS Game 1
Two teams heavy on hitting and light on top-notch starting pitching face off tonight when the Minnesota Twins take on the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the ALDS. Recreational bettors tend to play favorites and overs more often than dogs and unders, and that’s what we’re seeing in tonight’s matchup. The Yankees are…
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Rays vs. Astros Betting Picks, Predictions & Odds: Is the Over/Under Too Low in ALDS Game 1?
Rays vs. Astros Game 1 Betting Picks, Predictions & Odds Probable starters: Tyler Glasnow (6-1, 1.78 ERA) vs. Justin Verlander (21-6, 2.58 ERA) Rays odds: +188 Astros odds: -210 Over/Under: 7 First pitch: 2:05 p.m. ET on FS1 Odds as of Thursday evening. Check out PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200% deposit…
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Nationals vs. Dodgers Betting Odds, Picks & Predictions: Will Buehler Cruise in NLDS Game 1?
Nationals vs. Dodgers Betting Odds, Picks & Predictions Probable starters: Patrick Corbin (14-7, 3.25 ERA) vs. Walker Buehler (14-4, 3.26 ERA) Nationals odds: +146 Dodgers odds: -171 Over/Under: 7.5 First pitch: 8:37 p.m. ET on TBS Odds as of Thursday evening and via PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200% deposit match (deposit $50,…