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Chicago Bears at New York Giants odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Chicago Bears at New York Giants odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Chicago Bears (2-1) are set to face the New York Giants (2-1) in Week 4 Sunday at MetLife Stadium at 1:00 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Bears vs. Giants odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Bears have secured a 2-1 record to begin the season despite the lack of a passing game. QB Justin Fields has attempted only 45 passes in the first 3 games, completing 23 of them for 297 yards, 2 touchdowns and 4 interceptions.

The Giants are also a surprising 2-1 team as they suffered their first loss of the season in Week 3 against the Dallas Cowboys. A large reason for New York’s 2-1 start is the return of RB Saquon Barkley, who has 408 scrimmage yards and 2 touchdowns this season.

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Bears at Giants odds

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Money line (ML): Bears +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Giants -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bears +2.5 (+105) | Giants -2.5 (-130)
Over/Under (O/U): 39.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Bears at Giants key injuries

Bears

CB Jaylon Johnson (quad) questionable
RB David Montgomery (ankle) out
DE Robert Quinn (illness) questionable
ILB Roquan Smith (quad) questionable

Giants

WR Wan’Dale Robinson (knee) out
WR Sterling Shepard (knee) out
WR Kadarius Toney (hamstring) out
DE Leonard Williams (knee) out

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Bears at Giants picks and predictions

Prediction

Giants 20, Bears 16

Moneyline

Go ahead and AVOID the moneyline in this game as the Giants have odds that aren’t worth taking straight up. If you can get New York at -140 or better anywhere, then I’d feel more comfortable taking the moneyline in favor of the Giants.

Against the spread

GIANTS -2.5 (+105) is the play in this contest as New York should be able to seize control early and win by at least 4 points. You can take GIANTS -0.5 FIRST HALF (-115) as an alternative if you don’t want to take them to win by 4 or more points for the entire game.

The Bears are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games against a team with a winning record. On top of that, Chicago is 2-6 ATS in its previous 8 meetings with New York.

Over/Under

Scoring could be scarce in this game as the Bears and the Giants both have offenses that have limitations with their passing attacks. Taking that into account, UNDER 39.5 (-112) seems to be a wise move.

The Under has hit in 9 of the last 10 October games for Chicago. Also, the Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings between the Bears and the Giants.

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Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Tennessee Titans (1-2) visit the Indianapolis Colts (1-1-1) Sunday in an AFC South clash. Kickoff from Lucas Oil Stadium is set for 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Titans vs. Colts odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Titans come into this game off their 1st win of the season last week against the Las Vegas Raiders, 24-22. Tennessee hasn’t looked like the team we would normally expect it to, and in what many are calling the worst division in football, it’s yet to find its groove.

QB Ryan Tannehill has not looked very good at this point of the season, completing just 62.5% of his passes while only throwing 3 touchdowns to 3 interceptions. Many Titans fans are calling for rookie QB Malik Willis to be named the starter, but Tannehill hopes to prove them wrong this week.

The Colts also clinched their only win of the season last week in a huge 20-17 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. Many are calling this a fluke game and the Colts look to get a huge divisional win and save their season before it’s too late.

QB Matt Ryan has not looked like his former MVP self at this point of the season. He is completing 64.1% of his passes and has only thrown 3 touchdowns so far, but has thrown 4 interceptions. Colts fans expected much more when signing Ryan after moving on from an underwhelming 2021 season with QB Carson Wentz.

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Titans at Colts odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 11:05 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Titans +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Colts -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Titans +3.5 (-110) | Colts -3.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 43.5 (O: -105 | U: -120)

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Titans at Colts key injuries

Titans

LB Zach Cunningham (elbow) out
S Amani Hooker (concussion) questionable
LB Harold Landry III (knee) injured reserve
OL Taylor Lewan (knee) injured reserve
CB Roger McCreary (back) questionable

Colts

S Julian Blackmon (ankle) out
DL DeForest Buckner (elbow) questionable
LB Shaquille Leonard (back) questionable

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Titans at Colts picks and predictions

Prediction

Titans 24, Colts 17

Moneyline

AVOID.

There is no clear favorite in a game like this and I would advise avoiding the money line. Both teams have injuries and neither team has lived up to their preseason expectations at this point of the season. Both offenses have looked mediocre and neither defense has looked impressive.

Against the spread

LEAN TITANS +3.5 (-110).

Odd makers have the Colts set as the favorite for this weekend because of their win last week vs. the Chiefs. However, I believe last week’s win was a fluke game.

The Colts offense has looked terrible at this point in the season, even being shutout by the Jacksonville Jaguars in week 2. They rank 32nd in points per game (13.3). Their defense has been mediocre and their offense has not looked good enough to beat the Titans by margin in my eyes.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 43.5 (-120).

In a game where the brightest spot for 2 struggling teams is the running backs, don’t expect a high-scoring finish. Neither QB has proven that they can put up points when needed in 2022, and neither defense looks terrible yet either.

Neither team has scored more than 22 points in a game this year, and I wouldn’t be surprised if that trend remains true this weekend. Besides the Titans’ Week 2 game against the Buffalo Bills, neither team has let up an outrageous amount of points. I expect the under to be the safest play for this game.

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Stanford at Oregon odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Stanford at Oregon odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Stanford Cardinal (1-2, 0-2 Pac-12) and the Oregon Ducks (3-1, 1-0) meet Saturday at Autzen Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 11 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Stanford vs. Oregon odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Cardinal managed just a 41-10 win over Colgate of the FCS to open the season. Stanford has back-to-back losses to USC and Washington, averaging 25.0 PPG while allowing 40.5 PPG in two Pac-12 games while the Over has hit in all 3 outings.

The Ducks were annihilated 49-3 by Georgia in a neutral-site game in Atlanta to open the season. Oregon rebounded with 3 straight wins, including a 44-41 win at Washington State in its Pac-12 opener last weekend. UO has 41 or more points in 3 contests in a row, too, cashing the Over in all 3.

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Stanford at Oregon odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:30 a.m. ET.

Money line (ML): Stanford +550 (bet $100 to win $550) | Oregon -800 (bet $800 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Stanford +17.5 (-120) | Oregon -17.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 62.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Stanford at Oregon picks and predictions

Prediction

Oregon 45, Stanford 24

Money line

Oregon (-800) should be able to push by Stanford and do so in a rather impressive fashion. However, under no circumstances should you ever make a standalone bet that risks 8 times your potential return. It’s risky behavior even tossing this into a parlay of 5 or more teams.

AVOID.

Against the spread

OREGON -17.5 (-105) is worth playing lightly here. The Ducks were obviously not equal to the task against Georgia in their opener, but this team has shown off solid offense in the 3 games since, including a nice win over BYU.

Stanford can score points and will be in this game well into the second half. Don’t expect a blowout. The Cardinal average 30.3 points per game on both sides of the ball.

Over/Under

The OVER 62.5 (-110) is the best play on the board in this Pac-12 battle. Oregon has hit the Over in each of its 3 wins, posting 41 or more points in all of the outings.

The Over has hit in both of Stanford’s games against FBS teams, albeit in losses, averaging 25.0 PPG in those two outings while yielding 40.5 PPG.

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Seattle Seahawks at Detroit Lions odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Seattle Seahawks at Detroit Lions odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Seattle Seahawks (1-2) are on the road in Week 4 to take on the Detroit Lions (1-2). Kickoff is Sunday at 1 p.m. ET at Ford Field (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Seahawks vs. Lions odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Seahawks have lost 2 straight after a season-opening 17-16 win. After scoring 24 combined points in the first 2 weeks of the season, they put up 23 in a 27-23 loss to the Falcons. QB Geno Smith had 325 passing yards and 2 touchdown passes, but the Falcons scored the game-winning touchdown with 35 seconds left in the game.

The Lions gave up 2 touchdowns in the final 8 minutes of their 28-24 loss to the Vikings last week. Their 2 losses are by a combined total of 7 points. Detroit is up against it this week without budding stars WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) and RB D’Andre Swift (shoulder, ankle).

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Seahawks at Lions odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 10:30 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Seahawks +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Lions -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Seahawks +3.5 (-108) | Lions -3.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 47.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Seahawks at Lions key injuries

Seahawks

None affecting lines.

Lions

WR D.J. Chark (ankle) questionable
G Jonah Jackson (finger) out
WR Josh Reynolds (ankle) questionable
K Austin Seibert (groin) out
WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) out
RB D’Andre Swift (ankle, shoulder) out

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Seahawks at Lions picks and predictions

Prediction

Lions 24, Seahawks 20

Moneyline

The Seahawks managed to score some points against a porous Falcons defense. They will be able to do it again against a Lions defense that has allowed 27 or more in every game this season.

However, even though Swift and St. Brown are out, the Lions have been humming offensively, scoring 24 or more in every game. Expect RB Jamaal Williams to be featured heavily.

Take the LIONS (-190).

Against the spread

The Lions have covered the spread in all 3 games they have played this season. The Seahawks have lost by 4 points and 20 points in their 2 losses this season and are 1-2 ATS.

It is going to take 3 Seattle touchdowns to get close enough in this game. That won’t happen offensively, so unless you are counting on a special teams or defensive touchdown in addition to 2 offensive touchdowns, expect the Lions to cover.

Take the LIONS -3.5 (-112).

Over/Under

All 3 of the Lions’ games this season have hit the Over. Only 1 of the Seahawks’ 3 games have gone Over the projected total.

With Swift and St. Brown both out for Detroit, they will be closer to 20 points than 30 points and Seattle just doesn’t have enough juice in their offense to get into the mid to upper 20s.

Take UNDER 47.5 (-112).

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Columbus Crew vs. New York Red Bulls odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Columbus Crew vs. New York Red Bulls odds and lines, with MLS picks and predictions.

The Columbus Crew (9 wins, 7 losses, 15 draws) welcome the New York Red Bulls (14-10-8) to Lower.com Field Saturday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we preview Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Columbus Crew vs. New York Red Bulls odds, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

The Crew come into this battle in 8th place, but they are 3 points behind 7th-place Inter Miami with 1 less game played. Columbus has drawn 6 of its last 8 and not consistently being able to close out games has been a fault of the Crews this season.

Columbus is led by star M Lucas Zelarayán, who has 9 goals on the season. Midseason addition F Cucho also has 9 goals, but he’s only played in 14 matches with 12 starts, compared to 26 and 23, respectively, for Zelarayán.

The Crew drew the Red Bulls 1-1 in March. New York, unlike Columbus, is well inside playoff position. The Red Bulls sit 3rd in the East with all the top 5 teams having played 32 matches. Columbus has played 31.

The key attacker for New York has been 26-year-old F Lewis Morgan. He has 14 goals, 9 more than the Red Bulls’ next leading scorer. The Red Bulls are tied for the 3rd-fewest goals allowed in the East.

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Columbus Crew vs. New York Red Bulls odds

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:23 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Columbus +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | New York Red Bulls +210 (bet $100 to win $210) | Draw +220
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +115 | U: -140)

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Prediction

Columbus Crew 2, New York Red Bulls 0

Moneyline (ML)

BET COLUMBUS (+140).

The Crew have to win this game to keep their playoff aspirations alive, and Cucho has given them enough life offensively to be able to hang with the Red Bulls.

Columbus has had fewer expected goals than its opponent in just 1 of its last 5 matchups. It is 6-4-6 at home this season as well.

As for New York, it has lost 2 of its last 3 and should get off to a slow start, having not played since Sept. 17. Captain and CB Aaron Long is also coming back from the USMNT camp, so he may not see a full 90 minutes.

Combine where the motivation is for each side and Columbus’ play recently, and I would back the CREW (+140) to come out on top.

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN UNDER 2.5 (-140).

Both teams have solid defenses, and the New York offense hasn’t been on top of its game as of late.

It has been held scoreless in 2 of its last 3 battles. The Crew have allowed just 1.13 goals per game as well, the 2nd-fewest in the Eastern Conference.

The Crew have given up more than 1 goal in 2 of their last 5 matches. Similarly, the Red Bulls would have gone Under this already-low total in 3 of their last 4 matches.

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FC Cincinnati vs. Chicago Fire odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s FC Cincinnati vs. Chicago Fire odds and lines, with MLS picks and predictions.

FC Cincinnati (11 wins, 8 losses, 13 draws) welcomes the Chicago Fire (9-15-8) for its final home game of the regular season at TQL Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the FC Cincinnati vs. Chicago Fire odds, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

FC Cincinnati can lock up a playoff spot for the first time in club history with a win. It has lost just 1 game since May 28. FCC has drawn 11 of their last 16 games.

It is led by F Brandon Vazquez, who has 16 goals on the season, but his recent cold streak has helped fellow teammate F Brenner catch up as he has 15 now. Captain M Lucho Acosta leads the roster with 11 assists.

As for the Fire, it is firmly outside of playoff contention sitting in 12th place and 10 points behind the 7th place Inter Miami. They’ve scored 35 goals in 32 games, which is where the team’s main struggles come from.

Former Swiss star M Xherdan Shaqiri has scored 7 goals this season, leading the team. Also, 18-year-old F Jáder Durán comes in second on the Fire with 6 goals.

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FC Cincinnati vs. Chicago Fire 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 11 p.m. ET.

Money line: FC Cincinnati -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Chicago Fire +400 (bet $100 to win $400) | Draw +330
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -180 | U: +145)

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Prediction

FC Cincinnati 2, Chicago Fire 2

Money line (ML)

SPRINKLE DRAW (+330).

While FC Cincinnati has been playing well as of late, especially at home, it has consistently drawn opponents.

Even though they’ve won 3 of their last 5, they’ve had a ton of draws recently, and it has been against top-tier sides like NYCFC and lowly clubs like Vancouver and Atlanta.

Chicago has drawn 2 of its last 5 and has been within an expected goal of its opponent in 6 of its last 7, so it, despite having little chance to make the playoffs, has been competitive.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 2.5 (-180).

With the Fire likely to put out a high-potential lineup, there should be hope they find some holes in the FCC defense, one which has allowed the 4th-most goals in the conference.

Players like Duran should be able to break through and have shown promise in the minutes given. He has played at least 70 minutes in the team’s last 3 games.

He should get run and is averaging the most goals per 90 minutes on the team. For FCC, Brenner and Vazquez have been on fire as of late. FCC has scored multiple goals in 4 of its last 6.

I’m not sure I’d play this up to 3.5 for the better value, but I do like it despite the juice here.

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Colorado at Arizona odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Colorado Buffaloes at Arizona Wildcats odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Colorado Buffaloes (0-4, 0-1) and the Arizona Wildcats (2-2, 0-1) meet Saturday at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Kickoff is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET (PAC-12 Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Colorado vs. Arizona odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Buffaloes are off to a horrendous start, dropping all 4 games to date. To make matters worse, the Buffs have lost by 25 or more points, including last week’s 45-17 setback to UCLA in the Pac-12 opener. Colorado is 0-4 ATS, and it has cashed the Over in 3 in a row.

The Wildcats were outlasted in a crazy 49-31 game at California last week in the conference opener, and Arizona has alternated wins and losses, as well as covers and non-covers, through the first 4 outings. The Over is 3-1 to date.

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Colorado at Arizona odds

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

Money line (ML): Colorado +600 (bet $100 to win $600) | Arizona -900 (bet $900 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Colorado +17.5 (-115) | Arizona -17.5 (-107)
Over/Under (O/U): 57.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Colorado at Arizona picks and predictions

Prediction

Arizona 41, Colorado 17

Money line

Arizona (-900) should be able to get it done rather easily in this one, squaring its record inside the conference at 1-1. However, you can’t risk 9 times your potential return no matter how awful this Colorado (+600) team might be.

PASS.

Against the spread

ARIZONA -17.5 (-107) is the play there, and you can feel confident in laying the points since Colorado +17.5 (-115) has been blasted by 25 or more points in every game this season.

The Wildcats have struggled defensively this season, but Arizona’s pass attack is on point, posting 301.3 yards per game through the air to rank 22nd in the nation. It’s going to be another long night for Ralphie and the Buffs.

Over/Under

The OVER 57.5 (-110) is the LEAN, ever so slightly, but play this one lightly, or not at all.

The Over is 4-1 in the past 5 road games for Colorado, while going 5-1-1 in Arizona’s past 7 games overall, and 3-0-1 in the past 4 inside the Pac-12. The Over is also an impressive 8-3 in the previous 11 meetings in this series, although that’s due to some much better Colorado teams being able to move the ball. This offense is awful, but the good news is that both defenses are very giving.

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Georgia Tech at Pittsburgh odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Georgia Tech at Pittsburgh odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (1-3, 0-1 ACC) and the Pittsburgh Panthers (3-1, 0-0) meet Saturday at Acrisure Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ACC Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Georgia Tech vs. Pittsburgh odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Yellow Jackets have had a power outage on offense, at least against FBS teams, totaling just 20 points scored in 3 games. It did record a 35-17 win over Western Carolina Sept. 10, but the Catamounts are an FCS program. The Under has cashed in all 4 games for the Ramblin’ Wreck so far.

The defending ACC champion Panthers have rebounded with a pair of wins over Western Michigan and Rhode Island after an OT loss to Tennessee Sept. 10. Unlike the Jackets, Pitt has 27 or more points in all 4 games so far, and the Over has hit in 3 of those outings.

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Georgia Tech at Pittsburgh odds

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

Money line (ML): Georgia Tech +850 (bet $100 to win $850) | Pittsburgh -1800 (bet $1,800 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Georgia Tech +21.5 (-115) | Pittsburgh -21.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 47.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Georgia Tech at Pittsburgh picks and predictions

Prediction

Pittsburgh 34, Georgia Tech 13

Money line

Pittsburgh (-1800) is a heavy favorite here, and it should easily win its ACC opener. However, you can’t risk 18 times your potential return, as that’s just not a sound long-term betting strategy.

PASS.

Against the spread

GEORGIA TECH +21.5 (-115) is worth playing catching more than 3 touchdowns in this one. Pittsburgh will win and will come close to covering, but the Panthers’ defense can be had. Even the Yellow Jackets might be able to cobble together a little bit of offense to at least keep Pitt within hailing distance.

Over/Under

The UNDER 47.5 (-108) is the best play on the board.

Georgia Tech has a total of 20 points in 3 games vs. FBS opponents. While Pitt doesn’t have a tremendous defense, it’s still hard to see the Jackets rolling up big numbers. The Under is 4-1 in the past 5 meetings in this series, and this one will come in just Under the number, too.

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LSU at Auburn odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s LSU at Auburn odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The LSU Tigers (3-1) head to Alabama on Saturday to take on the Auburn Tigers (3-1) in an SEC matchup. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the LSU vs. Auburn odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Last week, LSU beat New Mexico 38-0 at home. QB Jayden Daniels led LSU to start the game behind 279 yards on 24-of-29 passing before QB Garrett Nussmeier came in and tossed for 135 yards and a touchdown on 9-of-10. In total, 10 LSU players caught at least 1 pass with WR Malik Nabers and WR Jack Bech (6) leading the way. WR Brian Thomas Jr. (3/76) had the only aerial TD of the day. On the ground, RB Noah Cain took care of business with 11 carries for 94 yards and 2 TDs. The LSU defense held New Mexico to 88 yards of total offense and only 2 first downs the entire game. LSU will need their defense to show up in order to pick up a win on the road.

Auburn beat Missouri 17-14 in overtime last week. They scored 14 points in the 1st quarter to jump out to an early lead but allowed 14 in the 2nd quarter to tie the game up before half time. QB Robby Ashford connected on 12-of-18 passes for 127 yards – 74 of them attributed to 4 receptions from WR Koy Moore, Auburn’s top receiver of the day. On the ground, Ashford carried the ball 15 times for 46 yards and a TD while RB Cartavious Bigsby rushed 19 times for 44 yards and a TD. The Auburn defense forced 2 turnovers (1 INT, 1 FUM) while also forcing Missouri to punt 8 times.

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LSU at Auburn odds

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

Money line (ML): LSU -340 (bet $340 to win $100) | Auburn +270 (bet $100 to win $270)
Against the spread (ATS): LSU -7.5 (-110) | Auburn +7.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

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LSU at Auburn picks and predictions

Prediction

LSU 27, Auburn 17

Money line

PASS. The -340 LSU ML does not produce enough rewards for the risk involved.

Against the spread

Take LSU -7.5 (110).

Auburn’s program is struggling behind head coach Bryan Harsin. There are many calling for his job, and that outside noise will certainly affect how the team plays on the field. Although they are in search of a big win to get things back on track, the Auburn offense will be no match for a strong, quick LSU defense. Daniels and Cain will help the LSU offense take over before the final whistle while the defense will hold off a desperate Auburn offense.

LSU is 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 conference games as well as 4-0 ATS on grass while Auburn is 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games, 0-4 ATS in their last 4 on grass, and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win.

Over/Under

Lean the UNDER 44.5 (-107). The Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings between these two schools and 10-1 in the last 11 meetings at Auburn. Expect LSU to jump out to an early lead while controlling possession and hold off Auburn from there.

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UFC Fight Night 211: Ilir Latifi vs. Aleksei Oleinik odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 211 odds and lines between Ilir Latifi vs. Aleksei Oleinik, with MMA picks, tips and predictions.

In a heavyweight bout in the prelims, Ilir Latifi and Aleksei Oleinik meet Saturday at UFC Fight Night 211 at UFC’s APEX Facility in Las Vegas. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the UFC Fight Night 211: Latifi vs. Oleinik odds, with expert picks and predictions.

The fight can be viewed on ESPN+ with the prelims beginning at 4 p.m. ET and the main card at 7 p.m. ET.

It’s rather surprising this veteran battle is on the prelims portion of the card, especially since it’s a rather weak card overall. Some of the main card fights should be blowouts, but this has Fight of the Night potential.

Latifi, a.k.a. “The Sledgehammer”, takes the walk with a split-decision win over Tanner Boser in his most recent showing in June 2021, stopping a 3-bout losing skid. However, losses to Corey Anderson, Volkan Oezdemir and Derrick Lewis are certainly nothing to be ashamed of. He looks to work his way back up the ladder with a win over the veteran Oleinik.

The 45-year-old Oleinik, a.k.a. “The Boa Constrictor”, is still a formidable force despite being a little long in the tooth. Just ask Jared Vanderaa, who was submitted by the craft veteran in Round 1 at UFC 273 in April.

Oleinik’s calling card is his work on the mat, posting a 47-2 record via submission in his 77 career professional bouts. Can he do it one more time?

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UFC Fight Night 211 Latifi vs. Oleinik odds

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Fight result (2-way line): Latifi -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Oleinik +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
Over/Under: 1.5 rounds (Over -140 | Under +102)

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UFC Fight Night 211 Latifi vs. Oleinik picks and predictions

Records: Latifi (16-8-0) | Oleinik (60-16-1)

Fight result (2-way line or money line)

It’s actually quite surprising these 2 veteran fighters haven’t fought each other yet, either at the UFC level or in any other organization. Latifi doesn’t have as long of a history as OLEINIK (+145), and the Swedish fighter is going to be in for a war.

Look for Oleinik to keep Latifi at bay with his 7-inch reach advantage, picking and choosing his spots to go in for the takedown. The Boa Constrictor will want to get this fight to the mat, which is where he does his best work, and always has. Latifi is no slouch on the canvas, but he hasn’t faced a grappler like the veteran Oleinik.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 1.5 ROUNDS (-140) is a good play, as Oleinik will bide his time looking for the right time to get this one to the mat. It won’t be a quick fight, by any means, although it isn’t going the distance, either.

However, No (-320): Fight to go the distance is just too expensive, so AVOID that. It is worth taking a flyer on OLEINIK BY SUBMISSION (+225) for the chance to multiply your initial wager by more than 2 times. In addition, going lightly on a 2-round block of OLEINIK IN ROUND 2 (+720) and OLEINIK IN ROUND 3 (+1700) is worth a shot. If he wins in Rounds 2-3, you will lose on one end, but you’ll still be well ahead.

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