Fantasy football rankings (PPR scoring) and cheat sheets: Week 4

Set your fantasy football lineup with fantasy football PPR rankings from The Huddle for Week 4 of the 2023 NFL season.

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We have made it to Week 4, and this is the final week before we introduce byes. Things will get interesting, and that’s why our fantasy football rankings are even more important to help put you over the top.

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Fantasy football rankings – Week 4

Quarterback rankings

  1. Josh Allen, BUF vs. MIA – 33.0 projected points
  2. Jalen Hurts, PHI vs. WAS – 25.5
  3. Patrick Mahomes, KC vs. NYJ – 24.0
  4. Kirk Cousins, MIN vs. CAR – 23.5
  5. Daniel Jones, NYG vs. SEA – 23.5
  6. Jordan Love, GB vs. DET – 23.5
  7. Geno Smith, SEA vs. NYG – 23.0
  8. Deshaun Watson, CLE vs. BAL – 23.0
  9. Justin Herbert, LAC vs. LVR – 23.0
  10. Trevor Lawrence, JAC vs. ATL – 23.0
  11. Justin Fields, CHI vs. DEN 23.0
  12. C.J. Stroud, HOU vs. PIT – 23.0

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Running back rankings

  1. Christian McCaffrey, SF vs. ARI – 30.0 projected points
  2. Raheem Mostert, MIA vs. BUF – 22.0
  3. Alexander Mattison, MIN vs. CAR – 22.0
  4. Alvin Kamara, NO vs. TB – 20.0
  5. Tony Pollard, DAL vs. NE – 20.0
  6. Miles Sanders, CAR vs. MIN – 20.0
  7. Bijan Robinson, ATL vs. JAC – 20.0
  8. Kenneth Walker III, SEA vs. NYG – 19.0
  9. Jahmyr Gibbs, DET vs. GB – 19.0
  10. Aaron Jones, GB vs. DET – 18.0
  11. Josh Jacobs, LVR vs. LAC – 18.0
  12. James Conner, ARI vs. SF – 17.0
  13. D’Andre Swift, PHI vs. WAS – 17.0
  14. James Cook, BUF vs. MIA – 17.0
  15. Jerome Ford, CLE vs. BAL – 17.0
  16. Kyren Williams, LAR vs. IND – 17.0
  17. Dameon Pierce, HOU vs. PIT – 17.0
  18. Derrick Henry, TEN vs. CIN – 16.0
  19. Zack Moss, IND vs. LAR – 16.0
  20. Javonte Williams, DEN vs. CHI – 16.0
  21. Travis Etienne, JAC vs. ATL – 15.0
  22. Najee Harris, PIT vs. HOU – 15.0
  23. Isiah Pacheco, KC vs. NYJ – 15.0
  24. Brian Robinson, WAS vs. PHI – 15.0

Wide receiver rankings

  1. Justin Jefferson, MIN vs. CAR – 27.0 projected points
  2. Adam Thielen, CAR vs. MIN – 26.0
  3. Ja’Marr Chase, CIN vs. TEN – 25.0
  4. Nico Collins, HOU vs. PIT – 23.0
  5. Chris Olave, NO vs. TB – 23.0
  6. A.J. Brown, PHI vs. WAS – 22.0
  7. Tyreek Hill, MIA vs. BUF – 21.0
  8. DK Metcalf, SEA vs. NYG – 21.0
  9. George Pickens, PIT vs. HOU – 21.0
  10. Amari Cooper, CLE vs. 20.0
  11. Courtland Sutton, DEN vs. CHI – 20.0
  12. Jerry Jeudy, DEN vs. CHI – 20.0
  13. Tee Higgins, CIN vs. TEN – 20.0
  14. Davante Adams, LVR vs. LAC – 19.0
  15. Tyler Lockett, SEA vs. NYG – 19.0
  16. Michael Pittman Jr., IND vs. LAR – 19.0
  17. Tank Dell, HOU vs. PIT – 19.0
  18. Chris Godwin, TB vs. NO – 18.0
  19. Joshua Palmer, LAC vs. LVR – 19.0
  20. Puka Nacua, LAR vs. IND – 18.0
  21. Stefon Diggs, BUF vs. MIA – 17.0
  22. DJ Moore, CHI vs. DEN – 17.0
  23. Calvin Ridley, JAC vs. ATL – 17.0
  24. Gabe Davis, BUF vs. MIA – 17.0

Tight end rankings

  1. Evan Engram, JAC vs. ATL – 19.0 projected points
  2. T.J. Hockenson, MIN vs. CAR – 19.0
  3. Travis Kelce, KC vs. NYJ – 17.0
  4. Sam LaPorta, DET vs. GB – 16.0
  5. Luke Musgrave, GB vs. DET – 14.0
  6. George Kittle, SF vs. ARI – 13.0
  7. Darren Waller, NYG vs. SEA – 12.0
  8. Dawson Knox, BUF vs. MIA – 12.0
  9. Hunter Henry, NE vs. DAL – 11.0
  10. Donald Parham, LAC vs. LVR – 10.0
  11. Mark Andrews, BAL vs. CLE – 9.0
  12. Noah Fant, SEA vs. NYG – 9.0

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Place kicker rankings

  1. Nick Folk, TEN vs. CIN – 13.0 projected points
  2. Jason Myers, SEA vs. NYG – 12.0
  3. Jake Elliott, PHI vs. WAS – 12.0
  4. Greg Joseph, MIN vs. CAR – 12.0
  5. Dustin Hopkins, CLE vs. BAL – 11.0
  6. Brett Maher, LAR vs. IND – 11.0
  7. Harrison Butker, KC vs. NYJ – 11.0
  8. Riley Patterson, DET vs. GB – 11.0
  9. Justin Tucker, BAL vs. CLE – 10.0
  10. Younghoe Koo, ATL vs. JAC – 10.0
  11. Chase McLaughlin, TB vs. NO – 10.0
  12. Jake Moody, SF vs. ARI – 10.0

Defensive team rankings

  1. 49ers vs. ARI – 17.0 projected points
  2. Eagles vs. WAS – 17.0
  3. Cowboys vs. NE – 16.0
  4. Bengals vs. TEN – 11.0
  5. Chargers vs. LVR – 10.0
  6. Browns vs. BAL – 10.0
  7. Chiefs vs. NYJ – 9.0
  8. Broncos vs. CHI – 9.0
  9. Buccaneers vs. NO – 8.0
  10. Jaguars vs. ATL – 8.0
  11. Bills vs. MIA – 8.0
  12. Ravens vs. CLE – 7.0

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NFL Week 4 betting odds: Moneylines, spreads and Over/Unders for all games

Looking at the NFL odds and lines for the Week 4 slate, with moneylines, spreads and Over/Unders for all games.

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Week 3 of the NFL season was one for the record books — literally. The Miami Dolphins (3-0) posted an NFL record 726 yards in their 70-20 victory over the Denver Broncos (0-3), coming just 2 points shy of the regular-season record of 72 points in a game while scoring the most points in a game since 1966.

The San Francisco 49ers (3-0) preserved their unblemished record with a 30-12 home victory over the New York Giants (1-2) on Thursday Night Football while either the Philadelphia Eagles (2-0) or the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-0) will also improve to 3-0 provided they don’t tie in Monday night’s battle in Florida.

Another trio of teams remained winless Sunday as the Carolina Panthers (0-3) lost 37-27 at the Seattle Seahawks (2-1), the Chicago Bears (0-3) were thumped 41-10 at the Kansas City Chiefs (2-1) and the Minnesota Vikings (0-3) were toppled 28-24 by the visiting Los Angeles Chargers (1-2).

Week 4 gets underway with an NFC North battle when the Detroit Lions (2-1) visit the Green Bay Packers (2-1) on Thursday Night Football. The season’s first international game kicks off Sunday action as the Atlanta Falcons (2-1) and Jacksonville Jaguars (1-2) square off at Wembley Stadium in London.

Matchups between teams that look to be early-season divisional contenders highlight the Sunday slate as the Buffalo Bills (2-1) host the Dolphins and the Buccaneers visit the New Orleans Saints (2-1). One of either Denver or Chicago will get their 1st victory as they square off at Soldier Field and the week wraps up with the Seattle Seahawks (2-1) at the Giants on Monday Night Football.

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Temple at Tulsa odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Temple at Tulsa odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Temple Owls (2-2) and the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (2-2) meet Thursday night at Chapman Stadium in Tulsa in the American Athletic Conference (AAC) opener for both sides. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Temple vs. Tulsa odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Temple has alternated wins and losses in each of its 4 outings so far, registering wins over Akron and Norfolk State of the FCS, while suffering lopsided losses at Rutgers, and home against Miami last Saturday. The Owls have posted a 1-3 against the spread (ATS) mark, including 0-3 ATS against FBS opponents. The Under is 3-1 through 4 games, with the Over cashing last week.

Tulsa opened with a 42-7 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff of the FCS before taking it on the chin in a pair of losses to Washington and Oklahoma. It rebounded with a solid 22-14 win at Northern Illinois last Saturday, cashing as a 4-point underdog. The Under is 3-1 through 4 games for the Golden Cane, too.

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Temple at Tulsa odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 3:49 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Temple +134 (bet $100 to win $134) | Tulsa -162 (bet $162 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Temple +3.5 (-115) | Tulsa -3.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 55.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Temple at Tulsa picks and predictions

Prediction

Tulsa 32, Temple 29

Moneyline

Tulsa (-162) is a little on the pricey side for my liking. The Golden Hurricane make me a little nervous against Temple (+134), and the only reason I like Tulsa is because it is at home.

Tulsa has been terrible against the pass this season, allowing 302.0 yards per game, which is 125th in FBS, according to covers.com. The one thing the Golden Hurricane does well is run the ball, gobbling up 170.5 yards per game on the ground.

Temple’s strength on offense is passing, and it should find little resistance in that aspect of the game. The Owls can’t stop the run, though, allowing 195.3 yards per outing, so that’s a huge concern.

PASS.

Against the spread

TEMPLE +3.5 (-115) isn’t a great offense by any stretch, but QB E.J. Warner has proven to be dangerous, throwing for exactly 1,000 yards with 5 TDs and 4 INTs. He’ll be a handful to contain for the Tulsa -3.5 (-105) defense.

When Tulsa has the ball, watch for the 2-headed monster of RBs Jordan Ford and Anthony Watkins. Both players have rushed for over 215 yards while scoring 1 TD apiece.

Over/Under

OVER 55.5 (-110) might end up being the best play on the board.

The strength of each offense is the weakness of the opponent, so both of these teams should be able to move the ball up and down Skelly Field with impunity.

The last time these teams met in Tulsa on Nov. 20, 2021, the total ended up going Over, and the total has gone high in both meetings in Oklahoma since Nov. 2017.

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New York Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s New York Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Yankees (80-77) and Toronto Blue Jays (87-70) play the 2nd game of a 3-game set Wednesday at Rogers Centre. First pitch is scheduled for 7:07 p.m. ET (Prime Video). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Yankees vs. Blue Jays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Yankees lead 6-5

The Yankees won 2-0 as +160 underdogs as the Under (7) hit in the series opener Tuesday. C Austin Wells hit a 2-run HR in the 9th inning, and New York won for the 4th time in its last 5 games.

Toronto was shut out for the 10th time this season and remains 1½ games ahead of the Houston Astros for the 2nd AL Wild Card.

Yankees at Blue Jays projected starters

RHP Gerrit Cole vs. RHP José Berríos

Cole (14-4, 2.75 ERA) makes his 33rd start. He has a 1.02 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 9.8 K/9 in 200 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 8 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 0 BB, 9 K in 5-3 home victory vs. Blue Jays Thursday
  • 2023 road stats: 5-2, 2.58 ERA (87 1/3 IP, 25 ER) in 14 starts
  • 2023 vs. Blue Jays: 1-0, 0.46 ERA (19 2/3 IP, 1 ER) in 3 starts
  • Career vs. Blue Jays: 7-2, 3.04 ERA (91 2/3 IP, 31 ER) across 15 starts

Berríos (11-11, 3.58 ERA) makes his 32nd start. He has a 1.18 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 8.5 K/9 in 183 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 2/3 IP, 4 ER, 7 H, 0 BB, 6 K in Thursday’s loss
  • 2023 home stats: 6-5, 3.11 ERA (84 IP, 29 ER) in 14 starts
  • 2023 vs. Yankees: 0-2, 5.11 ERA (12 1/3 IP, 7 ER) in 2 starts
  • Career vs. Yankees (regular season): 3-6, 5.14 ERA (61 1/3 IP, 35 ER) across 11 starts

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Yankees at Blue Jays odds

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

  • Moneyline (ML): Yankees -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Blue Jays -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Yankees -1.5 (+165) | Blue Jays +1.5 (-200)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Yankees at Blue Jays picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jays 3, Yankees 2

Moneyline

The BLUE JAYS (-115) should bounce back after wasting a great start from RHP Kevin Gausman (7 IP, 0 ER) in the series opener. Toronto has won 7 of its last 10 outings, and it’s unlikely that the Yankees will be able to win back-to-back games at Rogers Centre. Berríos has allowed 2 or fewer ER in 3 of his last 4 starts and should be able to record a win vs. the Yankees after taking losses in his 1st 2 attempts this season.

BET BLUE JAYS (-115).

Run line/Against the spread

Expecting New York to win by multiple runs in back-to-back road games is a tough ask. Toronto +1.5 (-200) will likely hit, but there’s no need to pay the higher price on the run line when the Blue Jays should win straight up.

PASS. Bet the moneyline and/or the total instead.

Over/Under

The Under is 42-29-5 (59.2%) this season in Toronto’s home games, according to TeamRankings.com. With Berríos facing off vs. the favorite to win the AL Cy Young Award, I like the Under to hit for a 5th straight Blue Jays home game.

BET UNDER 7 (-105).

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San Diego Padres at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s San Diego Padres at San Francisco Giants odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The San Diego Padres (78-80) and San Francisco Giants (78-80) meet for the final time this season on Wednesday. First pitch from Oracle Park is 9:45 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Padres vs. Giants odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Padres lead 7-5

The Padres lost the opener 2-1, but bounced back Tuesday night with a 4-0  win. They have won 10 of their last 12 games, but are 1 game from being eliminated from Wild Card contention.

The Giants are 3-9 in their last 12 games. They also are 1 game from being eliminated.

Padres at Giants projected starters

RHP Matt Waldron vs. LHP Sean Manaea

Waldron (1-3, 4.58 ERA) makes his 6th start and 8th appearance. He has a 1.25 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 7.4 K/9 in 35 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 2/3 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 9 K in 4-2 home win over St. Louis Cardinals on Friday
  • Allowed 1 ER in 5 IP in a no-decision vs. Giants Aug. 31

Manaea (7-6, 4.51 ERA) makes his 10th start and 37th appearance. He has a 1.25 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 9.7 K/9 in 111 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 7 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 0 BB, 2 K in 5-1 victory at the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday
  • Is 2-1 with 2.00 ERA in 3 starts since rejoining the rotation

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Padres at Giants odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:21 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Padres -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Giants -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Padres -1.5 (+150) | Giants +1.5 (-185)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Padres at Giants picks and predictions

Prediction

Padres 5, Giants 2

Moneyline

The Padres have won 10 of their last 12 games and, while they are only 34-43 on the road this season, they have won 5 of their last 6 road games. Also, Waldron has only allowed 3 runs in his last 2 starts (11 IP).

You can take Padres straight up and it isn’t a bad play but you have win more on the spread, based on their recent play.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

Thirty of the Padres’ last 31 wins have been by 2 or more runs. They have covered the spread in 9 of their last 12 games. Meanwhile, 7 of the Giants’ last 8 losses have been by 2 or more runs.

BET PADRES -1.5 (+150).

Over/Under

Half of the 12 games between the  teams have not reached 9 runs. The last 4 meetings have had fewer than 9. And 6 of the Padres’ last 7 games have not reached 9 runs.

BET UNDER 8.5 (-115).

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Houston Astros at Seattle Mariners odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Houston Astros at Seattle Mariners odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Houston Astros (86-72) and Seattle Mariners (85-72) meet for the Wednesday finale of a key 3-game AL West series. First pitch at T-Mobile Park is slated for 9:40 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Astros vs. Mariners odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Mariners lead 9-3

Houston took the series opener 5-1 and then dropped a 6-2 decision Tuesday. The Astros are just 1-4 over their last 5 games and 2-6 across their last 8.

Seattle had won 4 straight games against Houston before Monday’s setback. In winning 9-of-12 from the Astros so far, the Mariners have won a season series against Houston for the 1st time since 2018.

The Astros head into Wednesday 2 1/2 games behind the Texas Rangers in the race for the AL West flag and a half-game ahead of Seattle for the final AL Wild Card berth.

Astros at Mariners projected starters

LHP Framber Valdez vs. RHP Bryce Miller

Valdez (12-11, 3.39 ERA) is tabbed for his 31st start of the season. He has a 1.10 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 through 194 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 1/3 IP, 4 H, 7 R (6 ER), 3 BB, 10 K in 7-5 home loss vs. Kansas City Royals Friday
  • 2023 road stats: 8-3, 3.42 ERA in 92 IP across 14 starts
  • Last 5 starts vs. Mariners: 1-1, 3.98 ERA in 31 2/3 IP (2021-23)

Miller (8-6, 4.17 ERA) makes his 25th start. He owns a 1.12 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 8.1 K/9 through 127 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 7 IP, 8 H, 3 R, 0 BB, 3 K in 8-5 loss at Texas Rangers Friday
  • 2023 Home stats: 5-2, 3.34 ERA in 70 IP across 13 starts
  • Career starts vs. Astros: 2-0, 0.00 ERA in 12 1/3 IP in 2 starts (2023)

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Astros at Mariners odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:42 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Astros -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Mariners +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Astros -1.5 (+135) | Mariners +1.5 (-160)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Astros at Mariners picks and predictions

Prediction

Astros 5, Mariners 4

Moneyline

The Astros lineup went just 2-for-13 with runners in scoring position Tuesday, and clutch failures like that one are frequent in the club’s recent losses.

The 2 starters in this meeting have just some slight fade in their analytics. but Miller carries a bit more due to perhaps a bit more luck despite some unattractive barrel rates. Add in a bit of a recent slide for the Seattle bullpen, a unit likely more fatigued at the back end than its counterparts in this game.

Houston is 5-1 in its last 6 season finales. BACK THE ASTROS (-125).

Run line/Against the spread

Peg the Astros as a lean here. In a game with an Over lean, consider a line watch: back the Astros -1.5 at +140 or better. AVOID otherwise.

Over/Under

The Over was a losing lean Monday. Tuesday’s game was a no-lean push. The lean is back on the Over for the finale. But PASS unless you find a better price on the Over 8.

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Inter Miami vs. Houston odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Inter Miami vs. Houston odds and lines, with expert soccer picks, predictions and best bets.

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Inter Miami welcomes the Houston Dynamo to DRV PNK Stadium Wednesday for the final of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. Kickoff is set for 8:30 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network). Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Inter Miami vs. Houston odds, and make our best expert soccer picks and predictions.

F Lionel Messi will have a chance to win his 2nd cup since coming to Inter Miami this summer. Inter won the Leagues Cup by defeating Nashville SC in penalty kicks in August. To get to where they are in the U.S. Open Cup, they beat 3 USL sides, then Nashville SC and FC Cincinnati. The most impressive win was in penalty kicks on the road against the Eastern Conference-leading FCC. Inter sits 14th in the East, but has been a drastically improved side with Messi at the helm.

Houston has exceeded expectations in league play this season. It is 17-7-11 (11 losses) and has a +7 goal differential, having scored 42 and allowed 35. It had to go through 4 MLS teams and a USL side. The Dynamo beat Real Salt Lake 3-1 on Aug. 23 to advance to the final. Houston is led in scoring in MLS action by F Amine Bassi, who has 9 goals in 24 matches.

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Inter Miami vs. Houston odds

Provided by BetMGM 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: Inter Miami -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Houston Dynamo +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Draw +240 (bet $100 to win $240)
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -175 | U: +120)

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Inter Miami vs. Houston picks and predictions

Prediction

Inter Miami 2, Houston Dynamo 0

Moneyline (ML)

BET INTER MIAMI (-115).

The Dynamo have been awful on the road this season. They are 10-3-2 at home and 2-4-9 on the road, and they will be playing a side that, if they had Messi all season, could be a top-3 team in the Eastern Conference.

Inter is 2-1-0 with Messi on the Cup roster. Even in the draw, Miami has had more expected goals than its opponent in each home match. Couple the star power of Messi and M Sergio Busquets along with the trends in this location and back INTER MIAMI (-115).

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN UNDER 2.5 (+120).

Houston has scored in just 2 of its last 6 road matches, and it has gone Under this total in 4 of its last 7 on the road. It just hasn’t performed well offensively away from home this season.

Inter has scored fewer than 3 goals in 4 of 7 matches since Messi’s arrival, and they have had 3 clean sheets in that span as well. With Messi potentially playing limited minutes, expect limited opportunities.

Take UNDER 2.5 (+120).

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Arizona Diamondbacks at Chicago White Sox odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Arizona Diamondbacks at Chicago White Sox odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Arizona Diamondbacks (83-74) and Chicago White Sox (60-97) meet Wednesday for the 2nd game of a 3-game set. First pitch from Guaranteed Rate Field is at 2:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Diamondbacks vs. White Sox odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Diamondbacks lead 1-0

Arizona has won 7 of its last 9 games and currently has the inside track on an NL Wild Card spot in a tightly contested race. The Diamondbacks took the series opener 15-4 Tuesday and are in the 2nd NL Wild Card spot, a game up on the Chicago Cubs.

The White Sox had won 2 in a row prior to Tuesday’s loss, but they’ve really struggled for the most part, going 8-18 record over their past 26 games. Chicago is in a position to possibly lose 100 games with 5 games remaining.

Diamondbacks at White Sox projected starters

RHP Brandon Pfaadt vs. RHP Luis Patiño

Pfaadt (2-9, 6.08 ERA) makes his 18th start and 19th appearance. He has a 1.44 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 8.6 K/9 through 90 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 4 1/3 IP, 6 R (5 ER), 8 H, 0 BB, 8 K in 7-1 road loss vs. New York Yankees Friday
  • 2023 road stats: 0-4, 5.68 ERA (44 1/3 IP, 28 ER) with 8.1 K/9 and 15 HR allowed (3.0 HR/9) over 7 starts and 1 relief appearance

Patiño (0-0, 4.24 ERA) makes his 1st start of the season after appearing in 13 innings over 7 relief appearances for the White Sox and Tampa Bay Rays.

  • Acquired prior to the trade deadline, he was called up in early September and has allowed just 4 ER in 13 IP, albeit with a 10/10 K/BB
  • Made 32 appearances (11 starts) and registered a 6.49 ERA with a 6.3 BB/9, 7.5 K/9, and 2.0 HR/9 at Triple-A in 2023

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Diamondbacks at White Sox odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:09 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Diamondbacks -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | White Sox +155 (bet $100 to win $155)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Diamondbacks -1.5 (-120) | White Sox +1.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Diamondbacks at White Sox picks and predictions

Prediction

Diamondbacks 7, White Sox 4

Moneyline

Patiño has had a rough season, both in the majors and at the Triple-A level. While the results have been respectable this month during his time with the White Sox, the skills have remained awful, with as many walks as strikeouts.

Pfaadt has shown much better skills than his counterpart, though the results to date have been underwhelming. He has had some home run issues and will be in a park that significantly boosts home runs. Arizona should win but rather than laying nearly 2:1 odds, we’ll find value elsewhere.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

The Arizona bats have been hot, as they have scored 6-plus runs in 7 of their last 9 games, racking up a total of 61 runs in that span (6.8 per game). On Wednesday, they’ll get a chance to feast on a pitcher who has really struggled throughout the season. Arizona should roll in this one, so take DIAMONDBACKS -1.5 (-120), or consider bumping it up to -2.5 (+135).

Over/Under

Patiño and the White Sox pen will have their hands full against a hot Arizona team that is in a battle for a playoff spot. The Diamondbacks look primed for another big day offensively.

Pfaadt has the potential to go out and dominate on any given day, but he has been inconsistent and homer-prone during his rookie season and has had a tough time on the road. The Sox should score a few runs against him and help push this total OVER 9.5 (+100).

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Tampa Bay Rays at Boston Red Sox odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Tampa Bay Rays at Boston Red Sox odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Tampa Bay Rays (96-62) and Boston Red Sox (76-81) close out a 2-game set at Fenway Park Wednesday. First pitch is at 6:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rays vs. Red Sox odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Rays lead 10-2

The Rays held on for a 9-7 victory over the Red Sox Tuesday. They stormed out to a 7-0 lead in the first 3 innings before Boston chipped away to make it 7-6. Tampa added 2 insurance runs in the 8th inning. The Rays have traded wins and losses over their last 8 games and sit 2 1/2 games out in the AL East with 4 to go. They have clinched the top AL Wild Card spot.

The Red Sox put up a fight, but they dug too deep of a hole early — very reminiscent of their season. Boston has been eliminated from the postseason and has lost 3 in a row and 5 of 6. The Sox are 9-21 over the last 30 games.

Rays at Red Sox projected starters

RHP Tyler Glasnow vs. RHP Brayan Bello

Glasnow (9-7, 3.68 ERA) makes his 21st start. He has a 1.10 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 12.0 K/9 through 115 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 1/3 IP, 4 ER, 3 H, 4 BB, 7 K Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays
  • Last 5 regular-season starts against Red Sox: 2-0, 2.25 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 43 K in 28 IP

Bello (12-10, 4.11 ERA) makes his 28th start. He has a 1.32 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 through 151 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 3 IP, 8 ER, 8 H, 4 BB, 2 K last Wednesday against Texas Rangers
  • 4 career starts vs. Rays: 1-2, 6.75 ERA, 1.65 WHIP, 19 K in 20 IP

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Rays at Red Sox odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated 9:32 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Rays -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Red Sox +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rays -1.5 (+135) | Red Sox +1.5 (-165)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Rays at Red Sox picks and predictions

Prediction

Red Sox 5, Rays 4

Moneyline

Glasnow has allowed 14 ER in 15 1/3 IP over his last 3 starts. However, he shut the Red Sox down in the start before that for 1 ER over 6 IP with 14 K’s. With the Rays’ inability to string together wins, and the momentum Boston garnered nearly coming back Monday night, I look for the Red Sox to get to Tampa’s pen.

Take the RED SOX (+105).

Run line/Against the spread

None of the last 10 games between these teams were decided by 1 run and if you’re feeling the Red Sox like I am, there’s no point in taking -165 for a run of insurance.

PASS.

Over/Under

Three of the last 4 meetings have gone Over, and the Over is 6-4 in the last 10 games. Tampa has now scored at least 3 runs in 8 of 10 games. Boston’s offense has done it in 6 of 10. Glasnow doesn’t go deep into games, and if the Red Sox can wait him out, this should sneak past the finish line.

LEAN OVER 7.5 (-115).

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Texas Rangers at Los Angeles Angels odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Texas Rangers at Los Angeles Angels odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Texas Rangers (88-69) and Los Angeles Angels (71-87) play the finale of a 3-game set Wednesday. First pitch from Angel Stadium is set for 8:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Angels odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: tied 6-6 after a 9-3 Angels win Tuesday

The Rangers had won 6 in a row prior to Tuesday’s loss. Texas clings to a small lead in the AL West, 2 1/2 games up on the Houston Astros and 3 games up on the Seattle Mariners.

After going for it at the trade deadline, the Angels have really fallen off late in the season. Even with the victory on Tuesday, they have come out on the losing end in 10 of their last 13 games.

Rangers at Angels projected starters

RHP Dane Dunning vs. RHP Griffin Canning

Dunning (11-6, 3.88 ERA) makes his 25th start and 34th appearance. He has a 1.29 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 7.2 K/9 through 162 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 5 1/3 IP, 4 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 2 K in 8-5 home win vs. Seattle Friday
  • 2023 road stats: 4-4, 3.38 ERA (85 1/3 IP, 32 ER) with 8.2 K/9 in 14 starts and 4 relief appearances
  • Career vs. Angels: 2-3, 4.94 ERA (51 IP, 28 ER) with 9.2 K/9 across 10 starts
  • He has faced the Angels twice this season and allowed 3 ER in 10 IP but with a weak 6/6 K/BB

Canning (7-7, 4.39 ERA) makes his 22nd start and 24th appearance. He has a 1.24 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 10.0 K/9 through 121 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 3 BB, 7 K in 5-4 road loss vs. Tampa Bay Rays Thursday
  • 2023 home stats: 4-4, 4.85 ERA (52 IP, 28 ER) with 10.7 K/9
  • Career vs. Rangers: 2-2, 6.38 ERA (24 IP, 17 ER) with 5.3 BB/9 and 10.9 K/9 in 6 appearances (4 starts).
  • Came on in relief against Texas just over a month ago and surrendered 4 ER in 3 2/3 IP

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Rangers at Angels odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:54 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Rangers -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Angels +140 $100 to win $140)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers -1.5 (-105) | Angels +1.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Rangers at Angels picks and predictions

Prediction

Angels 5, Rangers 4

Moneyline

Dunning had a nice 1st half of the season, but the solid results didn’t come with full skills support. In his last 12 appearances (11 starts) he has struggled to the tune of a 5.54 ERA, thanks in large part to a 1.8 HR/9 over that span.

Canning has come on strong late in the year, with an eye-popping 63/12 K/BB in 47 IP over his last 9 outings (7 starts). Look for the home team to continue to play spoiler and take down the Rangers again.

Go with ANGELS (+140).

Run line/Against the spread

Canning should give the Angels the pitching edge in this one, but Texas has a big advantage on the offensive side. They lead the American League in runs scored and are always a threat to explode for a big day, regardless of who is on the mound for the opposition.

SKIP.

Over/Under

The Rangers boast one of the top offenses in the league, and while the Angels have been scuffling, they put up 9 runs last night and will face a pitcher who has faded badly. This game should end up being pretty close to the total but look for both sides to do just enough for OVER 8.5 (-120) to come through.

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