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Patriots vs. Jets Picks: How We’re Betting Monday Night Football
Patriots at Jets Betting Odds Odds: Patriots -10 Over/Under: 43 Kickoff: 8:15 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN Odds as of noon 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). The New York Jets come into Monday Night…
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Patriots vs. Jets Odds & Picks: Can Sam Darnold and Co. Cover This Spread?
Patriots at Jets Odds & Picks Odds: Patriots -9 Over/Under: 43.5 Kickoff: 8:15 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN Odds as of Sunday evening and via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). Sam Darnold led the New York Jets to a…
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Our Staff’s Favorite NBA Championship Bets: Is There Value in the Eastern Conference?
Last season, the Warriors were expected to breeze through the NBA season and win a their third consecutive championship. Instead, they were suffered one too many injuries and were upended by a preseason longshot that was 18-1 to win it all. One year the later, the NBA landscape has changed drastically and the race for…
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2019 World Series Betting Picks: Our Staff’s Favorite Bets for Nationals vs. Astros
2019 World Series Odds & Schedule: Washington Nationals vs. Houston Astros Nationals World Series odds: +180 Astros World Series odds: -220 Game 1 date: Tuesday, October 22 in Houston Nationals Game 1 odds: +179 Astros Game 1 odds: -200 The Houston Astros and Washington Nationals will meet in the 115th edition of the World Series, beginning on…
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Senators at Stars Betting Odds, Picks: Are Dallas’ Struggles For Real?
Ottawa Senators at Dallas Stars Odds Senators odds: +180 Stars odds: -225 Over/Under: 6 Time: 8:30 p.m. ET Check out PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). The Dallas Stars were a trendy pick to make some noise this season. After losing to the eventual champion…
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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 Patriots-Jets matchup 10,000 times to calculate the probability of key players hitting certain point thresholds. So, for example:…
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Our Staff’s Favorite NBA Rookie of the Year Bets: Is it Zion Williamson or Bust?
Note: Rookie of the Year odds have changed since news broke that Zion Williamson will miss six to eight weeks while recovering from a torn meniscus. One of the most anticipated NBA rookie classes in years, headlined by No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson, will be vying for the title of top rookie from Game…
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Wilson: My Projected Over/Unders for Every Week 9 College Football Game
Coastal Carolina and Georgia Southern danced into overtime with a score of 10-10. An easy under, right? Readers of this column were able to jump on the opening under of 53, which eventually closed at 42.5. The collection of events to lose that wager were quite amazing. Both the Eagles and Chanticleers would score fourth-down…
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Moore: Which 2019-20 NBA MVP Betting Odds Are Offering Most Value?
The NBA season is right around the corner, which means this is when you can get the best value on NBA MVP bets. It’s also when there’s the most risk, of course; we know the least. The two leaders going into last season were Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Davis, and boy did those paths separate.…
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Moore: My Rankings and Analysis For All 30 NBA Season Win Total Bets
Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends. We’re so glad you could attend … come inside, come inside. The NBA is back this month, and that means NBA futures are back. As we did last year, I’ve written the case for the over and under for every team’s win total and ranked…
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Wob’s Preseason NBA Awards Predictions: Is This James Harden’s Year?
Last season’s major NBA awards felt extremely competitive as the season wore on. In the end, the awards were, at best, two-man races with most winners seeing a comfortable cushion in the voting results. Giannis Antetokounmpo stormed out of the gate, while James Harden steadily made his MVP case by carrying the Rockets on his…
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NBA Expert Picks: Our Staff’s Favorite 2019 Win Total Bets
Ahhh the preseason. It’s that wonderful time when fans can convince themselves their team will absolutely go over its projected total. The NBA is much more balanced after a wild summer of free agency and trades. But balance doesn’t always equate to better, especially at the bottom. Below, our NBA staff lists their favorite win…
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2019-20 NBA Point-Spread Values: Ranking Las Vegas’s Most Valuable Players
And just like that, another league starts up. We’re entering prime gambling season and nightly NBA games will be a welcome sight to folks who have already soured on football. The NBA, as we know, is a star-driven league. You may have a fundamentally sound team, but it’s usually the team with the superstar that…
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Wilson: Early College Football Betting Pick for Week 9
Plenty of folks were left scratching their heads on Sunday at the sight of a few Week 9 college football opening spreads. Texas opened as an underdog to TCU at Circa Sportsbook, while Ohio State is favored by more than two touchdowns against Wisconsin. Per the Action Network’s power ratings, the Buckeyes deserve to be…
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Our 3 Favorite Eagles vs. Cowboys 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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Eagles vs. Cowboys Expert Picks: How We’re Betting Sunday Night Football
Eagles at Cowboys Betting Odds Odds: Cowboys -3 Over/Under: 50 Kickoff: 8:20 p.m. ET TV Channel: NBC Odds as of 2 p.m. ET on Sunday and via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). The Dallas Cowboys are 3-point home favorites…
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How Pros Are Betting Eagles vs. Cowboys on Sunday Night Football
Tonight’s Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys matchup is a battle of two NFC East teams with preseason Super Bowl aspirations that are now simply trying to stay above .500. Sunday Night Football already drives massive interest from bettors, especially when one of those teams is the Cowboys, so it’s not surprising to see a huge…
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Eagles vs. Cowboys Odds & Picks: Back Dallas on Sunday Night Football?
Eagles at Cowboys Odds & Picks Odds: Cowboys -2.5 Over/Under: 49 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 Dallas Cowboys host the Philadelphia Eagles for an…
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Saints vs. Bears Odds & Picks: Expect a Low-Scoring Affair?
Saints at Bears Odds & Picks Odds: Bears -3 Over/Under: 38 Kickoff: 4:25 p.m. ET TV Channel: FOX Odds as of Friday morning and via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). You want a popular road underdog? We’ve got a popular…
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Ravens vs. Seahawks Odds & Picks: Can Russell Wilson Keep Rolling?
Ravens at Seahawks Odds & Picks Odds: Seahawks -3 Over/Under: 48.5 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). Russell Wilson has emerged as an MVP frontrunner, yet…
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Chargers vs. Titans Odds & Picks: Should LA Really Be Favored?
Chargers at Titans Odds & Picks Odds: Chargers -2.5 Over/Under: 41 Kickoff: 4:05 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 Titans will start Ryan Tannehill after benching Marcus…
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How Pros Are Betting Saints-Bears, More Week 7 NFL Games
By God, how is it almost November already? Football weather is finally arriving, more and more quarterbacks are getting hurt and the World Series is practically here…yup, I guess it’s almost November. Though sharp bettors could take a couple of weeks off and watch Fear Fest on AMC (currently watching a Stephen King marathon whilst…
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Koerner: How I’m Betting Ravens vs. Seahawks
Every week I use my NFL Power Ratings to project spreads and over/unders for every game and find the best bets. So which are still showing value in the final hours before kickoff? Let’s take a look at four picks to make on Sunday morning based on my power ratings in the following games: 49ers…
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Chargers vs. Titans Odds: What Pro Bettors Expect From Ryan Tannehill
The Tennessee Titans have had enough. After the team scored a combined 24 points over its last four games, including a bagel in last week’s matchup with the Broncos, head coach Mike Vrabel made a move at quarterback. Ryan Tannehill will replace Marcus Mariota under center for today’s Chargers vs. Titans game, and bettors have…
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Our Favorite NFL Prop Bets & Picks for Ravens-Seahawks
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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Expert NFL Picks for Ravens-Seahawks, Every Late Game
Our experts run through how they’re betting Week 7, featuring spread and over/under bets for the late afternoon games: Chargers at Titans: 4:05 p.m. ET Ravens at Seahawks: 4:25 p.m. ET Saints at Bears: 4:25 p.m. ET Eagles at Cowboys: 8:20 p.m. ET Now let’s dig into their picks! Week 7 NFL Picks Odds as…
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Texans vs. Colts Betting Odds & Picks: Deshaun Watson Undervalued?
Texans at Colts Betting Odds & Picks Odds: Colts -1 Over/Under: 47 Kickoff: 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 Texans lead the AFC South standings and…
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Dolphins vs. Bills Betting Odds & Picks: Can Buffalo Cover This Spread?
Dolphins at Bills Betting Odds & Picks Odds: Bills -17 Over/Under: 41 Kickoff: 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). Everyone’s favorite underdog to fade is back with…
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49ers vs. Redskins Weather Forecast: Windy Conditions Creating Betting Value
As if the Washington Redskins’ offense wasn’t ugly enough, the weather for today’s game against the San Francisco 49ers isn’t going to make moving the ball any easier. According to Sports Insights’ NFL weather data, steady 10-12 mph crosswinds are expected at FedExField, which isn’t ideal for the passing game. In addition, the National Weather…
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Raiders vs. Packers Betting Odds & Picks: How To Play This Spread
Raiders at Packers Odds & Picks Odds: Packers -5 Over/Under: 47 Kickoff: 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 Packers have only lost one game this season…
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Cardinals vs. Giants Betting Odds & Picks: Kyler Murray or Daniel Jones?
Cardinals at Giants Betting Odds & Picks Odds: Giants -3 Over/Under: 50.5 Kickoff: 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). Kyler Murray and Daniel Jones were the first…
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Jaguars vs. Bengals Betting Odds & Picks: Best Spread Bet of Week 7?
Jaguars at Bengals Betting Odds & Picks Odds: Jaguars -4 Over/Under: 47.5 Kickoff: 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). Are the Bengals finally ready to pick up…
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49ers vs. Redskins Betting Odds & Picks: Can Jimmy G Cover This Spread?
49ers at Redskins Betting Odds & Picks Odds: 49ers -10 Over/Under: 40.5 Kickoff: 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 49ers have been the biggest surprise of…
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Vikings vs. Lions Betting Odds & Picks: Back Detroit As Home Underdog?
Vikings at Lions Betting Odds & Picks Odds: Vikings -1.5 Over/Under: 44 Kickoff: 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). After suffering a heartbreaking loss on Monday night…
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Rams vs. Falcons Betting Odds & Picks: Bet on L.A. to Bounce Back?
Rams at Falcons Betting Odds & Picks Odds: Rams -3 Over/Under: 55 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 Rams made a huge splash by landing cornerback Jalen Ramsey in a…
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Koerner: Ranking Week 7 NFL 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 7 complete with a downloadable spreadsheet you can…
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NFL Survivor Pool Picks for Week 7: Fade the Bills As 17-Point Favorites?
Last week, the chalk largely made it through with the only hiccup being the Cowboys, who lost to the winless Jets. The model was (and continues to be) low on Dallas, so I was able to steer clear of that upset which knocked out about 10% of entries. Another 12-15% of entries squeaked out a…
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NASCAR Kansas Betting Odds, Picks: Three Drivers to Bet for the Hollywood Casino 400
Last weekend the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series (MENCS) was at one of its two Superspeedway tracks, where long-shot winners happen frequently. We identified Ryan Blaney as a value play despite his 20-1 odds, and he delivered, securing his place among the final eight drivers in the MENCS playoffs. This week, we’re back to the…
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Koerner’s Week 7 Fantasy Football Streaming Targets: 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. AffiliatePromoCTA Each week I highlight the best streaming options…
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Koerner’s Week 7 Fantasy Football Tiers: Ranking QBs, RBs, WRs, TEs & More
Week 6 was highlighted by monster performances from dual-threat players around the league, including Baltimore Raven quarterback Lamar Jackson, who led all players in rushing with 19 carries, 152 yards and a touchdown. A few regular fantasy standouts are on bye in Week 7, but there are still plenty of opportunities for dominant performances. Let’s…
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Jaguars vs. Bengals Offering One of Sunday’s Best Betting Edges
According to The Action Network’s NFL betting trends, bettors aren’t exactly running to the window to take a crack at today’s Jaguars vs. Bengals matchup. In fact, this game is on pace to be the least-bet contest of Week 7, which isn’t all that surprising. The Bengals are just painful to watch offensively, and while…
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Stuckey: My Favorite Week 7 NFL Bets
Stuckey highlights his three favorite NFL picks for Week 7 below. Let’s run through how he’s betting the Rams-Falcons, Chargers-Titans and Ravens-Seahawks spreads. 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). Falcons +3 vs. Rams…
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Wilson: My Projected Odds for Every Week 9 College Football Game
Last week, Georgia’s loss felt like the end of the world for the Dawgs. This week, they were outdone by Wisconsin. But the biggest news in college football world and national title picture came from Tua Tagovailoa. The Alabama quarterback and Heisman front-runner left the Tennessee game with a high-ankle sprain. Our Action Network power…
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Weather, Sharp Action Impacting Boise State vs. BYU Over/Under
Tonight’s Boise State vs. BYU matchup has been no stranger to line movement throughout the week, and that’s continued into gameday. Specifically, it’s been the total that oddsmakers have had to adjust, and according to the tools available at The Action Network, there look to be a couple of reasons for that.
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Oregon vs. Washington Odds, Picks & Betting Insights: Are Ducks Overvalued?
Oregon vs. Washington Odds Odds: Oregon -2.5 Over/Under: 48.5 Moneyline: Oregon -135 | Washington +115 Time: 3:30 p.m. ET TV: ABC Odds as of Friday night and via PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). Washington was a 3-point favorite in Westgate’s Game of the Year…
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Late Sharp Money Hits Florida State vs. Wake Forest
The 2019 season has looked a bit different for Florida State and Wake Forest. The Noles already have three losses, and were close to an embarrassing fourth in Week 2 when they were taken to overtime by … UL Monroe. Meanwhile, Wake started the season 5-0 before dropping its first game last weekend — a…
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Arizona State vs. Utah Odds & Picks: Weather Impacting the Over/Under
Arizona State at Utah Odds Spread: Utah -13 Over/Under: 46.5 Time: Saturday, 6 p.m. ET TV: Pac 12 Network Arizona State vs. Utah Line Movement In one of the more interesting betting splits of the weekend, the public is overwhelmingly taking the points in this matchup. Seventy-two percent, to be exact, have landed on Arizona…
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CFB Sharp Report: How the Pros Are Betting Army vs. Georgia State, 4 Other Saturday Games
South Carolina shocked the college football world with a 20-17 overtime win last week against Georgia. This week, the Gamecocks return home to host a Florida team coming off its first loss to LSU. But while the two teams are trending in opposite directions, there’s no question as to which one is the stronger side,…
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Michigan vs. Penn State Odds & Pick: Will Wolverines Offense Finally Break Through?
Michigan vs. Penn State Odds Odds: Penn State -7.5 Over/Under: 46.5 Moneyline: Penn State -350, Michigan +265 Time: 8:30 p.m. ET TV: Fox Sports 1 UPDATED: Odds as of Saturday morning and via PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). Penn State vs. Michigan, under the…
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Astros vs. Yankees ALCS Game 6 Betting Odds, Picks & Predictions: Who Has the Edge on Bullpen Day?
Astros vs. Yankees Betting Odds, Picks & Predictions for Game 6 Probable starters: Chad Green (4-4, 4.17 ERA) vs. Jose Urquidy (2-1, 3.95 ERA) Yankees odds: +126 Astros odds: -140 Over/Under: 8.5 First pitch: 8:08 p.m. ET on FS1 Odds as of Saturday morning and via PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200%…
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Sharp Action Moving Michigan vs. Penn State Point Spread
From the moment the line was released for Saturday’s Michigan-Penn State matchup, there’s been no question as to which side was going to be the popular one. Coming into this game undefeated — and with a point differential of +203 — Penn State has drawn two-thirds of bets in what could end up being the…
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College Football Week 8 Live Betting Show w/ Collin Wilson & Stuckey
Ahead of the Week 8 college football Saturday slate, our experts — Collin Wilson and Stuckey — will host a live betting show at 10:45 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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Our Staff’s 5 Favorite College Football Bets for Week 8
College football season is halfway done, and there have been plenty of ups and downs for teams and bettors. Hopefully Week 8 is the start of something great for us and all our readers. Let’s get it started with some of our favorite bets. Our staff has been hard at work all week, narrowing down…
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Miller: 5 College Football Picks on Under-the-Radar Games for Week 8
Everyone will have their eyes on Oregon-Washington, Michigan-Penn State, and Arizona State-Utah this weekend, but don’t forget that there’s plenty of value in some less heralded games. 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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Stuckey & Wilson: 2 College Football Moneyline Underdogs to Bet in Week 8
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, Tennessee came through for me but Arizona fell short for Collin in #Pac12AfterDark. That kept our streak alive of of hitting one of two in each of…
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Baylor at Oklahoma State Odds, Picks and Predictions: Can the Pokes Hand the Bears Their First Loss?
Baylor at Oklahoma State Odds Spread: Oklahoma State -4 Over/Under: 68.5 Time: 4 p.m. ET TV: FOX Odds as of Friday evening and via PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). Baylor at Oklahoma State Line Movement On the surface you’d assume that bettors would back…
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How Sharps Are Betting Pitt vs. Syracuse, UNLV vs. Fresno State Friday Night
You’ve probably heard the saying before, “Sharps bet numbers, not teams.” If you haven’t, allow Friday night’s Pitt vs. Syracuse matchup to serve as the epitome of that statement. In addition to that game, wiseguys have also made their way to the total on tonight’s final clash: UNLV vs. Fresno State. Let’s take a look…
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UNLV vs. Fresno State Betting Odds, Picks: Are the Bulldogs Being Overvalued?
UNLV at Fresno State Odds Spread: Fresno State -14.5 Over/Under: 52.5 Time: Friday, 10 p.m. ET TV: CBS Sports Network UNLV vs. Fresno State Line Movement This line has seen plenty of movement since opening — especially from the earliest books to market. Fresno was all the way down at -11.5 when lines were first…
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Our Experts’ Favorite Week 7 NFL Picks
Everyone’s favorite underdog to fade is back with another double-digit spread (surprise) while the Cincinnati Bengals join them in search of their first wins of the season. Do either have a chance? Our experts reveal their favorite bets of Week 7, featuring spread and over/under picks for the following games: Dolphins at Bills: 1 p.m.…
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Ohio State vs. Northwestern Odds & Pick: Are the Buckeyes the Right Bet?
Ohio State vs. Northwestern Odds Odds: Ohio State -27 Over/Under: 50 Moneyline: Ohio State -4000 | NW +1500 Time: 8:30 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). It’s weird to say, but Ohio…
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Blue Jackets vs. Blackhawks Betting Odds, Picks: Back Chicago’s Defense?
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Chicago Blackhawks Odds Blue Jackets odds: +125 Blackhawks odds: -145 Over/Under: 6.5 Time: 8:30 p.m. ET AffiliatePromoCTA The Chicago Blackhawks were a sight to behold last season. Patrick Kane was talismanic, Alex DeBrincat established himself as a dynamic goal-scorer and Jonathan Toews returned to form. And then there was the defense.…
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Pittsburgh vs. Syracuse Picks & Odds: Sneaky Edges Offer Betting Value
Pitt at Syracuse Picks & Odds Spread: Pittsburgh -3.5 Over/Under: 52 Time: 7 p.m. ET TV: ESPN Check out PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). Line Movement for Syracuse-Pitt Opening numbers for this game varied by sportsbook, but at one point or another just about…
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West Virginia at Oklahoma Betting Odds, Picks: Can Sooners Cover This Huge Spread?
West Virginia at Oklahoma Odds Spread: -33.5 Over/Under: 63 Time: 12 p.m. ET TV: FOX AffiliatePromoCTA West Virginia at Oklahoma Line Movement Oklahoma is one of the best teams in the country, but this is a big spread for a conference game — especially considering that the Sooners are coming off an emotional win over…
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Marshall vs. FAU Odds & Picks: Each Team Due to Regress in Different Way
Marshall vs. Florida Atlantic Odds & Picks Odds: FAU -5.5 Over/Under: 58.5 Moneyline: FAU -220, Marshall +180 Time: 6:30 p.m. ET TV: CBS Sports Network Odds as of Friday at 9 a.m. ET and via PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). There are bad beats,…
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Ultimate Week 7 NFL Betting Guide: Picks & Predictions For Every Game
Can Teddy Bridgewater and the Saints keep rolling without Drew Brees? Should you trust the Bills to cover as 17-point favorites against the Dolphins? Will the Rams bounce back on the road in Atlanta? Our experts are here to help you find the best betting angles for Sunday’s 1 and 4 p.m. ET games. Odds…
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Wilson: My 3 College Football Best Bets for Week 8
Combing over the analytics is the best part of my week. While most people enjoy Sunday Night Football, there is an early college football point spread market to attack that I’m far more worried about. Once the work is put in on the analytics side, reading the market becomes an art. You’re left asking yourself…
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Astros vs. Yankees ALCS Game 5 Betting Odds, Picks & Predictions: Will Houston Clinch World Series Berth?
Astros vs. Yankees Betting Odds, Picks & Predictions for Game 5 Probable starters: Justin Verlander (21-6, 2.58 ERA) vs. James Paxton (15-6, 3.82 ERA) Astros odds: -143 Yankees odds: +133 Over/Under: 7.5 First pitch: 7:08 p.m. ET on FS1 Odds as of Thursday evening and via PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200%…
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Astros vs. Yankees Sharp Betting Report: Public & Pros Divided on ALCS Game 5
After dropping the first game of the ALCS, the Houston Astros have rallied for three straight victories, and are now just one win away from putting away the New York Yankees and heading to the World Series to take on the Washington Nationals. Tonight, 57% of bettors expect Justin Verlander and the ‘Stros to close…
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Friday College Football Betting: Odds & Picks for Ohio State-Northwestern, Pitt-Syracuse, 2 More
The college football scheduling czars have blessed bettors with four games on Friday night, coming in all shapes and sizes. The Ohio State bulldozer will be on display in Evanston, looking to dump Northwestern as a four-touchdown favorite. Marshall and FAU square off in an interesting Conference USA showdown that features the exact same point…
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Duke vs. Virginia Among Saturday’s Top Pro System Bets
Saturday’s college football slate is loaded with games offering historically profitable betting angles. In order to identify and act on these situations, our Bet Labs analysts have created a portfolio of winning sports betting systems that trigger matches in real time based on the most recent data. At the time of writing, there are five…
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Chiefs vs. Broncos Picks: How We’re Betting This Spread & Over/Under
Chiefs at Broncos Odds & Picks Odds: Chiefs -3 Over/Under: 49 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). After an 0-4 start, the…
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Chiefs vs. Broncos Odds & Picks: Can Patrick Mahomes & Co. Bounce Back?
Chiefs at Broncos Odds & Picks Odds: Chiefs -3 Over/Under: 48.5 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). The Kansas City Chiefs carry a two-game…
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Evan Silva’s Matchups Breakdown for Chiefs vs. Broncos
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: Chiefs 26, Broncos 22.5 The Colts and Texans upset Kansas…
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Koerner: Fantasy Football Start/Sit Strategy for Chiefs-Broncos
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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Our 3 Favorite Chiefs vs. Broncos Prop Bets & Picks
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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Are Pro Bettors Buying Back Chiefs vs. Broncos?
The Action Network’s Danny Donahue already covered how sharp money wasted no time jumping on Denver for tonight’s Chiefs vs. Broncos Thursday Night Football matchup. On the other hand, 79% of bets and 76% of dollars wagered have come in on Kansas City, setting up a classic showdown between professional and recreational bettors. But remember,…
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Astros vs. Yankees ALCS Game 4 Betting Odds, Picks & Predictions: Is the Wrong Team Favored?
Astros vs. Yankees Betting Odds, Picks & Predictions for Game 4 Probable starters: Zack Greinke (18-5, 2.93 ERA) vs. Masahiro Tanaka (11-9, 4.45 ERA Astros odds: +110 Yankees odds: -130 Over/Under: 8 First pitch: 8:08 p.m. ET on FS1 AffiliatePromoCTA After Wednesday’s rainout, the Yankees and Astros will have to finish the remainder of this…
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Louisiana-Lafayette vs. Arkansas State Betting Picks & Odds: Can Red Wolves Get Enough Stops?
Louisiana-Lafayette at Arkansas State Betting Picks & Odds Spread: Louisiana-Lafayette -6.5 Over/Under: 68 Time: Thursday, 7:30 p.m. ET TV: ESPNU AffiliatePromoCTA Louisiana-Lafayette vs. Arkansas State Line Movement The movement on this point spread has been nothing out of the ordinary, as sportsbooks look to simply be limiting their monetary liability on Louisiana. The Cajuns have…
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Thursday’s College Football Betting Picks & Odds for Louisiana-Arkansas State, UCLA-Stanford
Louisiana at Arkansas State Betting Odds & Picks Spread: Louisiana -6.5 Over/Under: 68 Time: Thursday, 7:30 p.m. ET TV: ESPNU AffiliatePromoCTA Louisiana vs. Arkansas State Line Movement The movement on this point spread has been nothing out of the ordinary, as sportsbooks look to simply be limiting their monetary liability on Louisiana. The Cajuns have…
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UCLA vs. Stanford Betting Odds & Picks: Third-String QBs & Two Bad Offenses Means…
UCLA at Stanford Betting Odds Spread: Stanford -3.5 Over/Under: 49.5 Time: Thursday, 9 p.m. ET TV: ESPN AffiliatePromoCTA Editor’s note: A previous version of this article was published before Stanford announced that Davis Mills will miss the game due to injury. It was updated at 10:45 a.m. ET. The steam on UCLA has been the…
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Moore: 2 Thursday Angles on Hawks-Bulls and Blazers-Nuggets
Here are two angles to consider for your betting pleasure Thursday night. Your warm-up music: Odds as of 5:15 p.m. ET. Check out PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). Angle #1: The Hawks defense is raw sewage The Hawks gave up 133 to the Pelicans…
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Koerner Week 7 Fantasy Odds: Rankings Over/Unders, Top Finish Projections, More
Welcome to my weekly Fantasy Sims series, where I’ll detail every player’s odds of posting a top fantasy finish at his position, along with the over/under for where I think each player will be ranked at his position by week’s end. The concept is simple: I simulated every Week 7 game 10,000 times to calculate…
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Sharp Bettors Hammer UCLA vs. Stanford Point Spread, Over/Under
If seeing a 3.5-point spread on tonight’s UCLA vs. Stanford matchup (9 p.m. ET) is a bit of a surprise to you, you probably aren’t alone. You might be especially surprised if you happened to check this line earlier in the week, when Stanford was as much as a 10-point favorite. Odds as of Thursday…
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NFL Betting Tip: A Profitable Over/Under Strategy for Week 7
The Saints-Bears total of 38 is the lowest in Week 7. At the time of writing, 68% of tickets are on the under. Oddsmakers and bettors are expecting a low-scoring game. That makes senses as both teams are starting backup quarterbacks. The defenses have also been solid to start the season, as the Bears are…
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Wilson: Week 8 Havoc Ratings & How I’m Betting Pittsburgh-Syracuse
During the Action Network Podcast I mentioned the top three teams in the updated havoc are all members of the Big Ten. Wisconsin, Ohio State and Penn State are the top three disrupters in college football. With havoc allowed having as much importance, the three teams rank 20th, 40th and 67th respectively. Wisconsin has the…
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Wilson: Early College Football Week 8 Betting Picks, Including Kansas-Texas
Sportsbooks have had an “Alabama or Clemson vs. the Field” prop on the board since the season kicked off. It took seven weeks, but we finally have an idea of who the other contenders are. The field finally has a defined scope. Per the Action Network’s power ratings, there are a handful of teams that…
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The Under-the-Radar CFB Matchup Sharps Are Quietly Betting
Savvy bettors like small college football matchups. Why? Because low-profile games can offer soft opening lines due to a lack of familiarity, information or even because the tiny overall betting handle, compared to the week’s more popular matchups, doesn’t justify as much attention from sportsbooks. Value is value, and whether you find it on a…
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Rangers at Devils Betting Odds, Preview: How to Bet Jack Hughes vs. Kappo Kakko
New York Rangers at New Jersey Devils Betting Odds Rangers odds: +100 Devils odds: -120 Over/Under: 6.5 Time: 7 p.m. ET TV: NBCSN There are no “Game of the Year” lines in the NHL like there are in the NFL or college football, but if there were I wonder how bookmakers would have opened the…
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Koerner’s NFL Power Ratings: Projecting Week 7 Spreads & Over/Unders to Find the Best Bets
Things are getting interesting as we enter the midseason stretch. There are a few contenders in potential bounceback spots and, of course, the Dolphins positions as double-digit underdogs once again. Like every week, I’ll use projected spreads and over/unders to identify the best bets for Week 7. I’ve also added one new feature: My projected…
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Raybon’s Fantasy Football Trade Targets: Who to Buy & Sell in Week 7
If you’re still reading this column every week, that’s a good thing — it probably means you’re still in position to make the fantasy playoffs and gut the teams of the mentally checked out bottom-dwellers along the way. Earlier in the season, it was easier to capitalize on small-sample overreactions that often corrected that very…
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Grading Week 7 NFL WR/CB Matchups: Will Tyler Lockett Exploit Marlon Humphrey?
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 7 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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Week 7 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets: Josh Allen, Others Have High Upside
After their impressive 20-7 road win over the Rams, the undefeated 49ers have established themselves as the team to beat in the NFC. The Niners join the Patriots as the only two unbeaten NFL teams. Week 7 will be a bye week for the Steelers, Browns, Buccaneers, and Panthers. This week’s waiver wire provides several…
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Freedman: 6 NFL Trends Bettors Should Know for Week 7
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 six NFL trends I like for Week 7. Odds as of Monday evening and via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get…
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5 Early NFL Bets Our Staff Made for Week 7
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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Early Sharp Action Hitting Chiefs vs. Broncos on Thursday Night Football
Professional bettors didn’t even bother letting Week 6 come to an end before shifting their attention to Week 7’s Thursday Night Football matchup. According to Sports Insights’ Bet Signals, sharps have been making moves on the Chiefs vs. Broncos spread since Sunday night. Kansas City is reeling. Thanks in large part (probably) to an ankle…
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South Alabama vs. Troy Odds & Pick: Trojans Not The Sun Belt Power They Once Were
South Alabama vs. Troy Odds Odds: Troy -17 Over/Under: 55.5 Moneylines: Troy -875, USA +575 Time: 8 p.m. ET TV: ESPN2 Odds above as of Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. ET and via PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). This week’s midweek Sun Belt tilt may…
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How the Astros-Yankees Game 4 Postponement Affects ALCS Betting Angles & Odds
The Houston Astros currently lead the New York Yankees 2-1 in their best-of-seven game American League Championship Series (ALCS). Game 4, which was originally scheduled for Wednesday, has been postponed until Thursday due to rain. Here is the updated schedule for the ALCS, which no longer involves a travel day: Game 4: HOU @ NYY,…
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Week 7 NFL Betting Market: Several Big Games Stuck on Key Numbers
Key Numbers Chiefs (-3) at Broncos: The Chiefs are stumbling and bumbling and by God, the betting market is reacting. A couple weeks ago, Kansas City was undefeated and the Broncos were winless. I reckon most folks would’ve guessed this line was K.C. -7 rather than K.C. -3, but here we are. It’s quite the Pros…
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NFL Conference Futures Offering Value Following Week 6
Six weeks into the 2019 NFL season there are two undefeated teams. New England has started the season 6-0, while San Francisco has won its first five games. We have a long way to go until Super Bowl 54 in Miami, but the possibility of Tom Brady vs. Jimmy G is intriguing. How likely is…
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Cardinals vs. Nationals Game 4 Picks, Odds & Predictions: Will Washington Sweep?
Cardinals vs. Nationals Picks, Odds & Predictions Probable starters: Dakota Hudson (16-7, 3.35 ERA) vs. Patrick Corbin (14-7, 3.25 ERA) Cardinals odds: +145 Nationals odds: -170 Over/Under: 7.5 First pitch: 8:05 p.m. ET on TBS AffiliatePromoCTA On Tuesday night, the Nations can advance to their first World Series in franchise history; within a week of winning their…