The Jets, after a significant roster shake-up, are now underdogs against the Browns, with the game expected to have a high score despite poor weather conditions. The recommended bets include the over on total points, Garrett Wilson's receiving yards, and Wilson scoring multiple touchdowns. The analysis suggests skepticism about the Jets' improved defense and highlights offensive potential, especially with Justin Fields returning.
The article discusses college football Week 11 betting strategies, highlighting value in unpredictable, low-scoring, or high-scoring games, with specific picks including unders for Stanford/North Carolina and Missouri State/Liberty, an upset pick for Florida State over Clemson, and an over bet for Air Force vs. San José State, emphasizing inefficiencies and offensive explosiveness.
The article predicts a high-scoring football game featuring Dylan Raiola and the Nebraska Huskers, with expectations of a strong offensive performance and the over bet likely to hit, reflecting high confidence in the team's offensive potential.
The MLB game between the Pirates and Brewers features a strong pitching matchup with Skenes and Misiorowski, and bookmakers have set a low total of 6.5 runs, making an over bet attractive given recent team performances and head-to-head trends.
DraftKings Sportsbook has released the over-under win totals for all 32 NFL teams for the 2024 season, with the Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, and Baltimore Ravens leading the projections at 11.5 wins each. The Atlanta Falcons, boosted by the addition of quarterback Kirk Cousins, are tied for the second-highest projected total at 10.5 wins. The return of quarterback Aaron Rodgers is expected to benefit the New York Jets, who are projected for 9.5 wins. With 11 teams projected for 10 or more wins, the upcoming season promises to be competitive.
The upcoming Super Bowl between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs is expected to attract millions of dollars in bets. The 49ers have been favored in every game this season and have a 9-10 record against the spread, while the Chiefs have a 12-7-1 record. The Chiefs have been strong defensively and have hit the under in 14 of their games, making them the team with the biggest percentage of unders in the 2023 season.
Ahead of the CFP national championship game between No. 1 Michigan and No. 2 Washington, bettors are heavily favoring the over, with the total moving from 55 to 56.5 due to 68% of bets and over 80% of the money backing it. Michigan enters as a 4.5-point favorite, with both teams having a 7-7 record against the total this season. While bettors are divided on the spread, with a slight edge to Washington as 4.5-point underdogs, there's a clear expectation for a high-scoring game, reflecting recent performances and betting trends from both teams.
The NBA Cup semifinal between the Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks has the highest betting total on any game since 1991, with an over/under of 257.5 points. This is the highest NBA total since 1991 and the seventh game since then with a total greater than 250. Both teams have been scoring at a high rate this season, with the Pacers and Bucks combining for 250.7 points per game. The early betting action on the total is divided, with 55% of bets on the under and 57% of the money wagered on the over.
The over/under total for the New England Patriots vs. Pittsburgh Steelers game is set at a 30-year low of 30 points, with over 80% of early bets favoring the under. Despite favorable weather conditions, both teams have struggled offensively recently, with the Patriots scoring seven points or fewer in their last three games. The Steelers will start backup quarterback Mitch Trubisky due to Kenny Pickett's injury. Additionally, the over/under for the Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Cleveland Browns game is also among the lowest in decades at 30.5 points.
The best bets for Week 14 in the NFL include the Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles game with a pick of over 51½ points, as the Cowboys have been scoring heavily at home and the Eagles have an efficient offense. Another pick is the Green Bay Packers vs. New York Giants game with a pick of the Giants team total under 15½ points, as the Giants' offense has been historically bad. Other picks for the week include the Pittsburgh Steelers -6, New Orleans Saints -5, Detroit Lions -3, and Indianapolis Colts -1.
The over/under points total for the New England Patriots vs. Pittsburgh Steelers game is set at a laughably low 30, the lowest for a regular season NFL game since 1993. Both teams have struggled offensively, with the Patriots scoring a league-low 12.3 points per game and the Steelers averaging just 16.0 points per game. Injuries to key players and poor quarterback play have contributed to these struggles. The Patriots, who currently hold the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, may actually benefit from losing this game.
The over/under total for the Rutgers-Iowa college football game has dropped to a historic low of 28, the lowest since at least 2000. Despite the low number, bettors have heavily favored the under, with over 80% of the money wagered on the total being on the under. Iowa's strong defense and weak offense have contributed to their involvement in several low-scoring games this season.
The article provides early betting recommendations for NFL Week 4, including the Jacksonville Jaguars (-3) against the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers UNDER 41 points. It also suggests a teaser bet on the Green Bay Packers and Baltimore Ravens. Additionally, it highlights the Seattle Seahawks vs. New York Giants OVER 45 points as a favorable bet due to the poor defensive performances of both teams.
The betting public came out on top in Week 2 of the NFL season, with the Miami Dolphins and overs being popular picks that resulted in losses for sportsbooks. The Dolphins' victory over the New England Patriots, along with a high number of games going over the total, contributed to a challenging weekend for bookmakers. Despite the losses, sportsbooks are expected to remain open for the Monday Night Football doubleheader. In college football, the Colorado Buffaloes caused significant losses for sportsbooks in the first two weeks, but failed to cover the spread in their recent game against Colorado State.
Clay Travis shares his gambling picks for college football Week 3, including betting on the over in the Virginia-Maryland game, Mississippi State to cover the spread against LSU, the over in the Penn State-Illinois game, Kansas State to cover against Missouri, South Carolina to cover the large spread against Georgia, Texas A&M to win big against ULM, Florida to cover the spread against Tennessee, the under in the Vanderbilt-UNLV game, Wyoming to cover against Texas, and Colorado State to cover against Colorado.
