All articles tagged with #point spreads
An NFL projection model predicts game outcomes and betting odds for the wild-card round, indicating close matchups and potential value bets, with specific predictions favoring the Jacksonville Jaguars over the Buffalo Bills, and covering predictions for the Panthers and Bears.
A predictive NFL model estimates outcomes for Week 18 games, suggesting Tampa Bay will beat Carolina by 3 points and Baltimore will win at Pittsburgh by 3, despite the challenges of projecting final games with variable team strategies and injuries.
Austin Mock's NFL projection model predicts close games in Week 17, with the Chargers slightly favored over the Texans and the Giants-Raiders game being a toss-up, highlighting the impact of quarterback injuries and playoff stakes.
Week 14 of the 2024 college football season features a lineup of classic rivalry games with notable betting odds and spreads. Key matchups include Oregon State vs. Boise State, Oklahoma State vs. Colorado, and Michigan vs. Ohio State, among others. DraftKings Sportsbook provides the latest lines, with teams like Boise State, Colorado, and Ohio State heavily favored in their respective games. The article details point spreads, moneylines, and over/under totals for each game, offering insights for bettors.
The Final Four semifinal games in the NCAA tournament feature historically high point spreads, with UConn favored by 11.5 points over Alabama and Purdue favored by 9.5 points over NC State. This marks the first time in history that both semifinal games have had spreads this high. Despite the dominance of favorites in the tournament, underdogs in similar situations have historically performed well against the spread, although only two have won straight up. The matchups have led to a lopsided Final Four on the odds board, and public bettors have fared better than usual.
With the NCAA men's tournament first-round games approaching, sports bettors are gearing up for a weekend of action, with point spreads already set by BetMGM. Notable matchups include UConn vs. Stetson, Florida Atlantic vs. Northwestern, and UConn vs. Stetson. The tournament is expected to attract a wide range of sports bettors, and the opening lines for the first-round games have been released.
Oddsmakers in Las Vegas, like Lamarr Mitchell and Chris Andrews, meticulously set point spreads for NFL games, including the Super Bowl, to ensure they're accurate and balanced. They use power ratings, track betting patterns, and consider various factors like injuries and team performance. Sharp bettors and recreational money influence line movements, and oddsmakers must avoid being "middled" to prevent significant losses. Setting accurate point spreads is crucial, as even a small error can cost sports books millions or even billions of dollars.
Bruce Feldman makes his Week 12 predictions for college football games against the spread. He predicts that Michigan will defeat Maryland, Miami will beat Louisville, Arizona will win against Utah, Georgia will triumph over Tennessee, Kansas State will defeat Kansas, Missouri will beat Florida, Oregon State will win against Washington, Texas will defeat Iowa State, and Colorado will upset Washington State.
This article provides spread picks for all 16 first-round games of the NCAA men's tournament on Thursday, with point spreads from BetMGM. The author predicts upsets for Furman, Oral Roberts, and Colgate, while also favoring West Virginia, Utah State, and Kansas. The article also includes a lukewarm pick for Texas A&M over Penn State and a tepid pick for UNC Asheville over UCLA.