As per usual, we have the events of last evening and there are intriguing stories. We move full speed ahead into football in all facets of the NFL and College to set you up for the weekend.
Plus, we explain why NBA bettors are displeased (that might include you) and what the oddsmakers are thinking about Josh Allen.
We close it explaining why betting against one NBA is like stealing.
If you drafted any NFC South players for your fantasy team and you are locked in as long as your players are healthy, you are having a losing season.
Forget the rain, that was just another god-awful Thursday night football game to watch, but at least Under bettors and Carolina backers cashed.
The Portland Trail Blazers have an appropriate nickname after blasting New Orleans 106-95 as 10-point road underdogs.
Portland has started 9-3 and 9-2-1 ATS and is in the Top 5 in points allowed and Top 10 in field goal percentage defense for the first in forever. (Or as far back as we can remember)
Another big favorite lost Thursday as the New York Islanders were shutout 2-0 by a weak Arizona squad. We should also note the Coyotes have bonded defensively and they have won three straight on the road and surrendered just three goals. Those with the courage to take Yotes have picked up $709 profit on three $100 bets.
Also, let’s give a hand to Vegas who has won nine in a row after baffling Buffalo 7-4. The Golden Knights have wobbled from time to time but have won three times in OT to keep the streak alive.
NCAAF
We look ahead to our Saturday Best Bets and Top Value Picks along with top matchups like TCU vs. Texas, Georgia vs. Mississippi State and Alabama vs. Ole Miss.
And that’s not all, as we break down at least 10 more tilts in our NCAAF picks section.
For Week 10 we cover key games like Vikings vs. Bills, Seahawks vs. Buccaneers and several others. And yes, we still have our Best Bets and Values Picks that are absolutely free!
There is some great action this weekend starting Friday, check out what is on tap.
Return Saturday for more with the Jazz vs. Sixers and Sunday for the Nets vs Lakers.
Over the next three days, review our daily hockey picks including ML, Puck Line and Total bets, along with player props.
We have our first full weekend of college basketball. We are focused on ATS wagering along with Totals and money lines from our top-notch experts.
You know the drill by now with English Premier League Matchday 16, this weekend’s Best European Soccer Bets and World Cup Group G Full Breakdown.
The card looks incredible for UFC 281 and we have nailed down a top parlay to follow.
Note: Don’t forget to review all our popular prop plays in all the sports.
We continue to be told Josh Allen is 50-50 to play Sunday against Minnesota. The line on the Bills on Monday had Buffalo at -7, and when the news broke on Allen, the sportsbooks lowered it to -3.5. It doesn’t take a football genius to understand Allen is worth more than 3.5 points to the Bills.
Our guess is the books are taking a cautious approach because if they went to -2.5, bettors would jump on Buffalo, which could set them up for a middle on the key number of 3, if Allen would play or even possibly not. Smart move we say.
This has gone on for a while, however, with it happening so early in the NBA season, basketball bettors are voicing their unhappiness on Twitter. Those that can only place NBA bets in the morning are finding out later about the team they are backing is deciding to rest players long after they placed the bet. They later find out the betting odds have changed dramatically.
And even those that place them later or buy from handicappers, are ending up on the short end of the stick.
We acknowledge that NBA teams are under no obligation to those making NBA picks, they are going to do what is best for their team. Nevertheless, it would be helpful for the league that has accepted money from the sportsbooks to have a set time or two for daily injuries, or rest reports that can be viewed for all contests.
The Seattle Seahawks are receiving heavy action across the board for the matchup in Germany versus Tampa Bay. They will easily be the most supported underdog for NFL picks in Week 10, yet as this article was posted, Seattle has remained at +2.5 since Thursday, so the books are not impressed.
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Tonight’s matchup between Michigan State and #2 Gonzaga on ESPN is being played on the USS Abraham Lincoln ship in San Diego and the winds are expected to be blustery. With this, the total is being slammed, once at 157 and the latest at 142.
We are not saying that is wrong, still, that is a massive drop for two teams that can get up and down the floor and score in the paint a great deal.
Is there an easier way to make money than betting against the hapless L.A. Lakers? The Purple and Gold are 2-9 SU and ATS and are losing by 8.4 PPG. Maybe they will find some answers but it does not seem like they will at the moment.
We venture into some college hoops on Friday night with the College of Charleston taking on No. 1 North Carolina. The Tar Heels were sent out at -23 and have tumbled to -19. The number of wagers placed still supports the Heels, but C.O.C. is attracting 90% of the money. Do you dare bet against No. 1?
Let’s get some winners! Have a hugely profitable weekend and see you back here Monday!