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Miami Dolphins at New York Jets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Miami Dolphins at New York Jets odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Miami Dolphins (3-1) will square off against the New York Jets (2-2) on Sunday in Week 5 at MetLife Stadium. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Dolphins vs. Jets odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Dolphins have gotten off to an impressive 3-1 start under new coach Mike McDaniel. Miami is coming off its first loss of the season in Week 4, where they lost to the Cincinnati Bengals 27-15 on Thursday Night Football.

The Jets are in 3rd place in the AFC East with a 2-2 record, putting them behind the Dolphins and the Buffalo Bills. New York saw QB Zach Wilson make his season debut last week and despite a shaky start, he led the Jets to a 24-20 comeback victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Dolphins at Jets odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 7:45 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Dolphins -180 (bet $180 to win $100) | Jets +150 (bet $100 to win $150)
Against the spread (ATS): Dolphins -3.5 (-105) | Jets +3.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 45.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Dolphins at Jets key injuries

Dolphins

OT Terron Armstead (toe) questionable
WR Tyreek Hill (quad) questionable
CB Xavien Howard (groin) questionable
QB Tua Tagovailoa (head) out
WR Jaylen Waddle (groin) questionable

Jets

OT Duane Brown (shoulder) questionable
RB Breece Hall (knee) questionable
ILB Quincy Williams (ankle) doubtful

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Dolphins at Jets picks and predictions

Prediction

Dolphins 24, Jets 17

Moneyline

Even with the expectation of the Dolphins winning on the road, I’ll PASS on the moneyline in this game. The odds for Miami to win aren’t worth taking straight up as the risk isn’t worth the return, especially with Tagovailoa out.

Against the spread

Despite not having Tagovailoa available, Miami does have a proven veteran in QB Teddy Bridgewater to operate the offense. Bridgewater should be able to keep the offense afloat, so DOLPHINS -3.5 (-105) is where I’m leaning in this matchup.

The Dolphins are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games against the Jets in New York and they are 7-1-1 ATS in the last 9 meetings overall. Also, the Jets are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight-up win.

Over/Under

UNDER 45.5 (-105) seems to be the ideal choice in this game with the Dolphins having to adjust to Bridgewater at quarterback. It’s also tough to consistently trust the Jets offense to put up enough points to hit the Over.

The Under has hit in 6 of Miami’s last 7 road games and the Under has hit in each of the last 5 meetings between the Dolphins and the Jets when the game is in New York.

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NL Wild Card Series Game 1: Philadelphia Phillies at St. Louis Cardinals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Philadelphia Phillies at St. Louis Cardinals Game 1 odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Philadelphia Phillies and St. Louis Cardinals play Game 1 of an NL Wild Card Series Friday at Busch Stadium. First pitch is slated for 2:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Phillies vs. Cardinals odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Phillies won 4-3

Philadelphia got a little leaky down the stretch after playing .642 baseball in June, July and August (52-29). The Phillies struggled the week heading into Labor Day, and they went just 7-13 over their last 20 games of the season. The Phils finished 7th in runs per game (4.61) and 15th in runs allowed per game (4.23).

The Cardinals rode a solid-but-slightly-underperforming start to the season and a monster August to an eventual 93-win campaign. The Redbirds went 22-7 in August and were 17-14 between Sept. 1 and the end of the season.

St. Louis has the better pitching and defense: its 3.93 runs allowed per game ranked 9th in the regular season, but its sneaky-good offense (4.77 RPG, 5th MLB) has struggled of late. The Cardinals own a .642 OPS over their last 16 games.

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Phillies at Cardinals projected starters

RHP Zack Wheeler vs. LHP Jose Quintana

Wheeler (12-7, 2.82 ERA) posted a 1.04 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 9.6 K/9 through 153 IP across 26 regular-season starts.

Did not allow an earned run in 14 IP over 2 starts against St. Louis
Spent some time in August and September on the IL with a forearm injury and has made just 3 starts since Aug. 20
Clocked a 3.84 ERA and 1.20 WHIP on the road

Quintana (6-7, 2.93 ERA) notched a 1.21 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 7.4 K/9 through 165 2/3 IP and 32 starts.

Acquired at the trade deadline and has made 12 starts for the Cardinals
Logged a 2.01 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 48:16 K:BB across 62 2/3 IP over those 12 turns
Has not yielded a home run over 11 starts since Aug. 4

Phillies at Cardinals odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:25 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Phillies -112 (bet $112 to win $100) | Cardinals -108 (bet $108 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Phillies -1.5 (+150) | Cardinals +1.5 (-200)
Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -125 | U: +100)

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Phillies at Cardinals picks and predictions

Prediction

Phillies 4, Cardinals 3

Moneyline

Jose Quintana has certainly been on a roll, but there is some leverage to be found by digging deeper into his numbers. Quintana has faced a weak strength-of-schedule over the last couple of months, and his greatness in avoiding home runs is also likely some luckiness in avoiding home runs.

He’s allowed round-trippers on just 5.3% of fly balls across the entire season. For comparison, his mound foe Friday has perhaps also been a tad fortunate, and he exhibits a 9.8% rate.

Now bring the Phillies’ platoon numbers into this matchup. Philadelphia owns a .769 OPS against lefties and a .727 OPS against righties. Current Phillies batters have banged out a solid .758 OPS against Quintana in his career.

Looking at 1-run games and the strength of division opponents, the visitors come up with even more value here.

TAKE PHILADELPHIA (-112).

Run line/Against the spread

With the low total and the Cards getting last licks, STEER CLEAR of the more-juice-infused RL action.

Over/Under

There are no strong enough indicators or separators between real and expected production/prevention numbers to initiate action against a 25-cent proposition. PASS.

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Borussia Dortmund vs. Bayern Munich odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Borussia Dortmund vs. Bayern Munich odds and lines, with La Liga picks and predictions.

Borussia Dortmund (5 wins, 3 losses, 0 draws) welcomes Bayern Munich (4-1-3) to Signal Iduna Park Saturday. Kickoff is set for 12:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Borussia Dortmund vs. Bayern Munich odds, and make our best Bundesliga bets, picks and predictions.

Both clubs, which typically sit atop the German league, had offseasons that changed the outlook of each drastically.

Bayern Munich lost F Robert Lewandowski who went to Barcelona. They did add F Sadio Mane from Liverpool, who has made an immediate impact. Borussia Dortmund’s main transaction was the loss of F Erling Haaland who is now with Manchester City.

Dortmund has still found success and sits at 15 points, same as Bayern. Both sit 3rd on the Bundesliga table. Dortmund has scored 11 goals (captain M Marco Reus is tied for the team-high with 2) and has allowed 10.

Bayern has been its usual dominant self, but it hasn’t been able to turn those into wins consistently. It has a league-best 23 goals and is tied for a league-low 6 goals allowed. However, it has just 4 wins in 8 matches.

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Borussia Dortmund vs. Bayern Munich odds

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 10:29 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Borussia Dortmund +340 (bet $100 to win $340) | Bayern Munich -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Draw +360
Over/Under: 3.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Prediction

Bayern Munich 2, Borussia Dortmund 1

Moneyline (ML)

PASS.

Bayern is the best team in the league whether or not it has necessarily got the results.

However, on the road, at this value, I would pass on the moneyline of -150. It just isn’t good enough as Bayern clearly is still trying to figure out how to close out matches. It is just 2-1-1 on the road this season.

Dortmund, on the other hand, has lost just once at home and won 3 times. If there is a play on the moneyline it is for Dortmund to win outright, but I’d rather look to the total for value.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 3.5 (-110).

Both games between these 2 clubs finished 3-1 in favor of Bayern last year, but both teams also lost their leading scorer. The turnover has weighed heavily on Dortmund.

They’ve averaging just 1.38 goals per game and are taking on one of the best defenses in the league.

However, Bayern has also struggled offensively. In 2 games, they scored 13 goals, but Bayern has had 2 or fewer in 5 of 8 league games.

Also, throughout all competitions, Bayern has 7 clean sheets in 13 appearances. They held even Barcelona to 0 in a Champions League battle.

Given Bayern’s defense and both teams’ offensive struggles, I’d play the UNDER 3.5 (-110).

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Getafe vs. Real Madrid odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Getafe vs. Real Madrid odds and lines, with La Liga picks and predictions.

In Saturday La Liga action, Getafe (2 wins, 4 losses, 1 draw) will welcome Real Madrid (6-0-1) to Coliseum Alfonso Pérez. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we preview Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Getafe vs. Real Madrid odds, and make our best La Liga bets, picks and predictions.

Real Madrid is tied for the top spot in the league. Despite scoring 18 goals and allowing just 7, their +11 goal differential isn’t the best in the league, a title that belongs to Barcelona.

Real is a perfect 4-0-0 on the road this season. It’s led by F Karim Benzema, who has 3 goals on the season. However, it’s been F Vinicius Júnior who has been the most lethal, scoring a team-high 5 times.

Getafe has just 8 goals on the season and has allowed 15. It’s led by F Enes Ünal and D Gastón Álvarez who are tied with a team-high 2 goals.

The team has struggled to start the season and is just 1-2-1 at home. Getafe has more expected goals than its opponent in 3 straight games, including a 2-1 win over Real Sociedad.

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Getafe vs. Real Madrid odds

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Moneyline: Getafe +520 (bet $100 to win $520) | Real Madrid -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Draw +340
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -130 | U: +105)

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Prediction

Real Madrid 3, Getafe 1

Moneyline (ML)

PASS.

Real Madrid has been too dominant, especially on the road, to bet against. Facing a team outside of the top 10 in La Liga action doesn’t help the cause much.

However, its moneyline value is just too steep to play. If you want to back Real Madrid, assume it’ll abuse the porous Getafe defense.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 2.5 (-130).

While it seems like the Real offense could have its way, the Getafe offense has been playing well lately as well.

Getafe has scored 2 goals in 3 straight games. The home team is an improving side, and Real Madrid doesn’t have a single clean sheet in La Liga play — it has allowed 1 goal in each of its matches.

Real is not short of quick, speedy attackers either. Madrid has scored at least 2 goals in all but 1 league match this season and has had over 2 expected goals in 6 of 10 matches through all competitions as well.

Getafe has allowed 15 markers in 7 matches, so don’t expect its to put up much of a fight here. Back Real by backing the Over at a significantly better value than the moneyline.

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Back 4 MAC teams in Week 6: Mid-American Conference’s best bets

Analyzing Mid-American Conference betting odds and lines for Week 6, with picks and predictions for the best MAC bets to make.

Well, we split the 4 plays in Week 5 on the MAC card to avoid the losing weekend. It should’ve been another 3-1 week, but Northern Illinois crumbled in the 4th quarter at Ball State and eventually lost in overtime, turning a cover and win into a straight-up loss. Let’s get back on track in Week 6.

Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the MAC’s Week 6 slate, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

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MAC best bets for Week 6

– All games listed are Saturday and ET unless noted

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 7:30 a.m. ET.

Ohio -10.5 (-112) vs. Akron – 2 p.m. (ESPN3)

If you’ve been a regular reader of this piece from the beginning, you know Akron has appeared a lot — and not as the pick. Fading the Zips is about the best thing you can do: they’re one of the worst teams in FBS and the books seem to give them a little more credit than they deserve for whatever reason.

Akron did put up a good fight against Bowling Green last weekend and played Liberty tough 2 weeks ago. However, this is a team that also barely squeaked by St. Francis (PA) of the FCS in the opener, needing OT to get the win. Akron ranks 128th in the nation in rushing, and 124th in points scored, and that defense is abysmal, too.

Ohio is looking to level up to 3-3 after a slow start. Two of their losses are to Power 5 teams Penn State and Iowa State, and last week’s OT loss at Kent State is nothing to be ashamed about. Look for the Bobcats to take out their frustrations on the poor Zips, the doormats of the MAC.

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Ball State at Central Michigan UNDER 63.5 (-108) – 3:30 p.m. (ESPN+)

The Cardinals head to Kelly/Shorts Stadium in Mount Pleasant to battle the Chippewas in a game only alumni and bettors love. Neither of these teams has played very good football to start the 2022 campaign, but there is still some hope on each side.

Ball State rallied last week for the aforementioned 44-38 OT win over Northern Illinois, covering for the 2nd time in 3 games and grabbing its first win against an FBS team this season. The Over stopped a 2-0 Under run.

Central was waxed 38-17 at Toledo in Week 5, as the Under just came in. The Under is on a 3-0 run for the Chips, it’s 6-2 in their last 8 games overall, and 4-1 in the past 6 against teams with a losing overall record. The Under is 7-3 in the past 10 MAC games for CMU, too.

The trends point to the Under for Ball State too, going 5-2 in its last 7 MAC games.

This is a nice parlay opportunity, too. Ball State has covered 7 straight trips to Mount Pleasant, and the road team is an amazing 17-4 ATS in the past 21 in this series. Ball State (+7.5, -112) and the Under is the way to go.

Toledo -5.5 (-110) at Northern Illinois – 3:30 p.m. (ESPN+)

The Rockets have rebounded nicely after getting routed 77-21 at Ohio State Sept. 17. It played a tight game at San Diego State, falling just 17-14 in a strong defensive effort, then it polished off Central Michigan 38-17 last weekend at Glass Bowl as a 6.5-point favorite in the MAC opener.

Despite having 77 hung on them by the Buckeyes, Toledo’s defensive numbers look pretty darn good. It has allowed just 339.2 total yards per game to rank 42nd, while allowing just 183.0 yards per game through the air, 23rd in the country.

NIU could go one of two ways in this one. It could be angry about last week’s disastrous 4th quarter and overtime at Ball State and fall apart against a good Toledo team, or it could channel that anger and use it as a positive against the Rockets. I’ll take NIU to fall apart.

The Huskies have to be absolutely dejected after another excruciating loss. It lost by 3 at Tulsa, it lost by 10 to Vanderbilt at home, it lost in a 1-score game at Kentucky 2 weeks ago, and then the Ball State debacle. This is a team that could be 3-2 but finds itself looking like a non-bowl team.

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Miami (Ohio) +5.5 (-112) vs. Kent State – 3:30 p.m. (ESPN+)

Let’s roll with the underdog in the final game on the card, as the trends point squarely in Miami’s favor.

Not only are the Golden Flashes of Kent State just 4-9 ATS in their past 13 road games, but the RedHawks have covered 6 of the past 8 meetings in this series, with Miami 4-1 ATS in the past 5 meetings in Oxford.

Miami has alternated losses and wins this season, including an outright win at Northwestern, technically a Power 5 team, as a 7.5-point underdog. It gave Buffalo a good fight last week before eventually falling 24-20.

Kent State isn’t as bad as its 2-3 SU record indicates, as it has 3 big-money road losses to Washington, Oklahoma and Georgia. This is a legit team that opened the MAC calendar with a 31-24 win over Ohio in OT last week. Kent State could grab the win here, but it wouldn’t be shocking to see a 3- or 4-point game — or even a Miami outright win.

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2022-23 NHL Stanley Cup odds: Avs preseason favorites

Looking at the odds to win the 2022-23 NHL’s Stanely Cup

The Colorado Avalanche captured their first Stanley Cup in 20 years in 2021-22. Heading into the new season, it’s no surprise they are favored to capture a 2nd title in a row.

The preseason draws to a close in the coming days for most teams, but the Nashville Predators and San Jose Sharks have a 2-game, regular-season series to kick things off in Prague, Czech Republic, starting Oct. 7. The season gets underway with a full slate of games Oct. 11.

Make sure to check back throughout the season for SportsbookWire’s expert NHL picks, predictions and bets.

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; last updated Thursday, Oct. 6 at 9:43 p.m. ET. (Odds from July 25 listed if they changed since then).

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San Jose Sharks vs. Nashville Predators odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s San Jose Sharks vs. Nashville Predators odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The San Jose Sharks and Nashville Predators open the regular season at 02 Arena in Prague, Czech Republic Friday. Puck drop is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET (NHL Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Sharks vs. Predators, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

These 2 teams played 3 times in the regular season in 2021-22, and most of the outings were forgettable for the Sharks. San Jose lost all 3 meetings, picking up just 1 point in a 1-0 OT loss in Nashville April 12.

The Predators outscored the Sharks 12-1 in the 3 regular-season meetings, as Juuse Saros stopped all 45 shots he faced in the final 2 meetings for a pair of shutouts, including an 8-0 spanking March 5 at home.

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Sharks vs. Predators nickname odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:30 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Sharks +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Predators -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Sharks +1.5 (-160) | Predators -1.5 (+125)
Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -140 | U: +112)

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Sharks vs. Predators projected goalies

James Reimer (19-17-10, 2.90 GAA, .911 SV%, 1 SO in 2021-22) vs. Juuse Saros (38-25-3, 2.64 GAA, .918 SV%, 4 SO in 2021-22)

Optimus Reim made just 1 start against the Predators last season, and it was a good one. He allowed just 2 goals on 25 shots in a 3-1 loss in the Music City, as he received little offensive support.

Saros treated the Sharks rudely in 2021-22, posting a 3-0-0 record with a 0.33 GAA and .986 SV% with 2 shutouts.

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Sharks vs. Predators picks and predictions

Prediction

Predators 3, Sharks 1

Moneyline

It’s a different venue, but the result will be the same. NASHVILLE (-190) is a little on the expensive side, and right at my personal limit for an ML bet.

Expect the Sharks to come out with a lot of energy, especially C Tomas Hertl, who will be playing in his hometown. However, as the game goes along, look for talent to take over.

The Preds are going to be a playoff team this season, while the Sharks will be in the mix for the top pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.

Puck line/Against the spread

NASHVILLE -1.5 (+125) is a better value play than the ML. Reimer saw the Preds just once last season – on the road – and he allowed the 2 goals, with one empty-netter in the end. It should be deja vu but this time in Prague as the Sharks offense is expected to be rather toothless again.

Over/Under

The BEST PLAY on the board is UNDER 5.5 (+112).

The last time we saw games overseas thanks to the 2019 NHL Global Series, the Over edged the Under 2-1 in 3 games. Plus, the Over is 6-1 in the past 7 overseas games since October 2017.

However, we haven’t had a dominant goalie like Saros in these games, especially against a team he has handled so well in the recent past.

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AL Wild Card Series Game 1: Tampa Bay Rays at Cleveland Guardians odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Tampa Bay Rays at Cleveland Guardians Game 1 odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Tampa Bay Rays (86-76) and the Cleveland Guardians (92-70) meet in Game 1 of an AL Wild Card Series Friday. First pitch is scheduled for 12:07 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Rays vs. Guardians odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Guardians won 4-2

The Rays limped to the finish line of the regular season, dropping 5 straight, and 7 of their final 8 games. Two of those losses came at Progressive Field in Cleveland Sept. 28-29, a pair of 2-1 setbacks. Each of the 3 meetings in that late September series were decided by 1 – Tampa Bay needed 11 innings to win the opener 6-5.

The Guardians finished up strong, winning 22 of the final 27 games to run away with the AL Central Division crown.

Cleveland will be at home this entire Wild Card Series, but that hasn’t been a good thing in recent playoff history. The Guardians have dropped 8 straight playoff games, including each of the past 4 at Progressive Field.

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Rays at Guardians projected starters

LHP Shane McClanahan vs. RHP Shane Bieber

McClanahan (12-8, 2.54 ERA) made 28 regular-season starts. He had a 0.93 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 10.5 K/9 through 166 1/3 IP.

Was 3-3 with a 2.08 ERA, .167 opponent batting average and 67 K with 11 BB across 60 2/3 IP in 10 road outings in 2022
Went 7-3 with a 2.39 ERA with 87 K across 71 2/3 IP in 12 daytime starts this season

Bieber (13-8, 2.88 ERA) made 31 regular-season starts. He had a 1.04 WHIP, 1.6 BB/9 and 8.9 K/9 through 200 IP.

Was just 5-5 with a 3.22 ERA and .223 opponent BA with 77 K across 81 IP over 13 starts at Progressive Field this season
Posted an 8-4 record with a 3.29 ERA with 99 K across 106 2/3 IP in 17 daytime starts with 1 complete game in 2022

Rays at Guardians odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 9:43 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rays +102 (bet $100 to win $102) | Guardians -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rays +1.5 (-240) | Guardians -1.5 (+175)
Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -125 | U: +100)

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Rays at Guardians picks and predictions

Prediction

Rays 4, Guardians 2

Moneyline

The Guardians (-125) have plenty of recent playoff history, but none of it is very good. Cleveland has dropped 8 in a row in the postseason, including the past 4 in this venue.

These teams actually faced each other in the postseason once before with Tampa Bay winning 4-0 in the 2013 AL Wild Card Game – when the format was just 1 game.

The RAYS (+100) are a strong play Friday at even-money, as the Guardians just cannot be trusted when the playoffs begin.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

However, the alternate line of RAYS -1.5 (+185) is worth a roll of the dice, although play this one very, very lightly. As mentioned, the most recent 3-game series in Cleveland between these teams saw a 1-run game in each of outing. So, tread lightly.

Over/Under

PLAY OVER 5.5 (-125).

I get that it’s the postseason, and I get that we have some tremendous pitchers on the hill, but this total is super low.

To cash on an Over 5.5, it won’t take much of a rally, even in just an inning or two, to quickly flip the total from an Under to an Over in a hurry.

The Over is 4-1 in Tampa’s past 5 road playoff games, too, and 7-3 in the past 10 overall in the postseason.

The Over is also 6-0 in Cleveland’s past 6 at home, and 5-1-1 in the past 7 postseason games, while going 4-0-1 in the previous 5 playoff games at Progressive Field.

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AL Wild Card Series Game 1: Seattle Mariners at Toronto Blue Jays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Seattle Mariners at Toronto Blue Jays Game 1 odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Seattle Mariners (90-72) and Toronto Blue Jays (92-70) begin the 2022 MLB postseason Friday, facing off in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series. First pitch at Rogers Centre is scheduled for 4:07 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Mariners vs. Blue Jays Game 1 odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Mariners won 5-2

The Mariners ended their 21-year playoff drought and are looking to win their 6th consecutive game vs. the Blue Jays. Seattle won 34 one-run games to lead MLB in 1-run victories for a 2nd straight season. Seattle has the 8th-lowest team ERA at 3.59.

The Blue Jays ended the regular season with a 92-70 record, a 1-game improvement over 2021. Toronto enters the postseason tied with the St. Louis Cardinals for the 6th-best odds to win outright at +1500.

Blue Jays LF Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and All-Star 2B Santiago Espinal took BP and worked through infield drills Wednesday as they near return from injuries.

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Mariners at Blue Jays projected starters

RHP Luis Castillo vs. RHP Alek Manoah

Castillo (8-6, 2.99 ERA) makes his 26th start of 2022. He has a 1.08 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 10.0 K/9 in 150 1/3 IP.

Last start: Win vs. the Oakland Athletics Saturday with 6 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 1 BB and 8 K
Only start vs. Toronto in 2022: Road loss May 20 with 6 IP, 2 ER, 7 H, 0 BB and 5 K

Manoah (16-7, 2.24 ERA) makes his 32nd start of 2022. He has a 0.99 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 8.2 K/9 in 196 2/3 IP.

Last start: Win vs. the Boston Red Sox last Friday with 6 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 2 BB and 4 K
Has won 4 consecutive decisions
Only start vs. Seattle in 2022: Road loss July 9 with 7 1/3 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 4 BB and 7 K

Mariners at Blue Jays odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 9:26 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mariners +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Blue Jays -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mariners +1.5 (-190) | Blue Jays -1.5 (+145)
Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -135 | U: +107)

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Mariners at Blue Jays picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jays 5, Mariners 3

Moneyline

BET BLUE JAYS -150.

This line opened closer to -136 at most books and has moved toward the Blue Jays.

Manoah excels in high-pressure situations and should shine in his 1st playoff start, similar to how he won his 1st game in the majors as an underdog at the New York Yankees May 27, 2021.

Run line/Against the spread

BET BLUE JAYS -1.5 (+145).

Twelve of the Blue Jays’ last 13 wins have been by multiple runs and Toronto has covered the RL in 5 of Manoah’s last 6 starts. The Blue Jays should cover in front of a sold-out crowd in their 1st home playoff game since 2016.

Over/Under

BET OVER 6.5 (-135).

The Over is 4-0-1 in Seattle’s last 5 games and 4-0 in Toronto’s last 4 home games. Expect a high-scoring affair in the closed dome at Rogers Centre.

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Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Chicago Bears (2-2) make their annual short flight north to face division rival Minnesota Vikings (3-1) at US Bank Stadium. Sunday’s kickoff is at 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Bears vs. Vikings odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

After beating San Francisco in the rain in Week 1, the Bears have lost 2 of the last 3. Green Bay beat them into submission 27-10 and the Giants throttled the Bears offense in a 20-12 win. Quarterback Justin Fields set season highs last week in pass attempts (22), completions (11) and passing yards (174) — which would be season-worst numbers for most QBs.

The Vikings are 3-1, but have been doing it with mirrors. The offense is middle of the pack in the team rankings and the defense is 25th or worse in 8 of 18 statistical categories ranked by the NFL.

Minnesota hasn’t played a complete game since Week 1 and getting a struggling young QB in surroundings that can be deafening should give the Vikings the opportunity to flex their muscles in all 3 phases and take advantage of critical mistakes.

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Bears at Vikings odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 9:48 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bears + 290 (bet $100 to win $290) | Vikings -370 (bet $370 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bears +7.5 (-110) | Vikings -7.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 43.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Bears at Vikings key injuries

Bears

S Dane Cruikshank (hamstring) DNP
CB Jaylon Johnson (quad) DNP
RB David Montgomery (ankle) limited

Vikings

CB Cameron Dantzler (hip) limited
LB Za’Darius Smith (knee) limited

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Bears at Vikings picks and predictions

Prediction

Vikings 31, Bears 17

Moneyline

PASS

I have a hard time making bets on anything where my buy-in is over -125, so having to invest almost 4 times my return is off the table. Let’s move on.

Against the spread

Take the VIKINGS -7.5 (-110).

Teams have taken care of Chicago early. The Bears have been outscored 42-6 in the 2nd quarter, which allows opponents to make halftime adjustments with a lead to protect. With the seeming inability and/or unwillingness to throw, that puts Chicago in a box.

I don’t believe the Vikings are a dominant team by any stretch, but they have the weapons on offense to push the issue and if the Bears have too many 3-and-outs, points come in bunches.

Over/Under

Take the OVER 43.5 (-115).

Minnesota will get plenty of chances on offense to make plays and have a balanced attack that can take advantage of the Bears’ defensive weaknesses. That said, with as bad as the Vikings defense has been in so many critical areas — 3rd down, red zone, goal-to-go, etc. — the Bears will score enough points to hit the Over.

Many strange things have happened in the Bears favor when it comes to playing the Vikings over the years, but this isn’t a night game at Soldier Field. This is at high noon at home with the unhinged SKOL clap crowd in full throat. Vikings roll and allow the Bears enough points to make it work.

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