Virginia at Syracuse odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Virginia at Syracuse odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Virginia Cavaliers (2-1) travel north to the Carrier Dome to take on the Syracuse Orange (3-0) with Friday’s kickoff set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around Virginia Cavaliers at Syracuse Orange odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Cavaliers haven’t gotten the results from redshirt senior QB Brennan Armstrong that they had expected following his standout junior season. He had a 31-10 TD-INT ratio and is at 2-3 through 3 games.

Virginia took down Sun Belt side Old Dominion 16-14 last weekend after a  24-3 loss to Illinois and a 34-17 win over the Richmond Spiders.

Syracuse comes in as strong favorites, having yet to lose. The Orange destroyed Louisville 31-7 to start the season and followed that up with a 48-14 win over UConn. It topped it all off with a 32-29 win over Purdue.

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Virginia at Syracuse odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 12:18 a.m. ET.

  • Money line (ML): Virginia +270 (bet $100 to win $270) | Syracuse -340 (bet $340 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Virginia +9.5 (-112) | Syracuse -9.5 (-108)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 54.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Virginia at Syracuse picks and predictions

Prediction

Syracuse 30, Virginia 24

Money line

PASS.

The only value here is for Virginia to win, but I won’t predict the upset. I’d rather play the spread regardless.

Against the spread

BET VIRGINIA +9.5 (-112).

The Cavaliers have struggled to figure it out this season, and that can best be shown by their 0-3 ATS record. Much of their struggles can be put on Armstrong, who must shoulder some of the blame. He hasn’t played nearly up to par, but the talent is there.

He threw for 4,449 yards a season ago. His early-season struggles could partially be on the offensive line as they have 2 redshirt freshmen and a transfer. They should settle in as the season progresses.

While Syracuse is 3-0 ATS, the betting market doesn’t seem to be favoring it as the Orange have 81% of the tickets but just 61% of the money per pregame.com. The line has also moved, per pregame, from -9.5 at the open to -9, giving Tipico’s line value and showing some reverse line movement.

Given that trend and how Armstrong has shown he can compete in the past, I’ll back VIRGINIA +9.5 (-112) here.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 54.5 (-115).

Virginia hasn’t scored much this season, totaling just 19 points against its to FBS opponents. It is 0-3 O/U this season.

Syracuse scored 32 points against Purdue, but allowed 29. QB Garrett Shrader had 3 TDs on 181 passing yards. Its rush game wasn’t overly impressive either. The Orange got good positioning and took advantage, but those same favors may not be paid Friday.

Virginia, on the other hand, has shown little, and even if Armstrong plays well, it may not find the end zone more than a handful of times.

Couple it all, and I’ll back the UNDER 54.5 (-115).

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Minnesota at Michigan State odds, picks, and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Minnesota at Michigan State odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Minnesota Golden Gophers (3-0) burrow into East Lansing to take on the 21st-ranked Michigan State Spartans (2-1) Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Minnesota vs. Michigan State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

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Sixth-year QB Tanner Morgan has the Golden Gophers off to great start to open the season. However, the wins have come against some of the worst teams in college football (Colorado, Western Illinois and New Mexico State). Michigan State, despite losing last Saturday to Washington, is quite different from those teams.

The Spartans are coming off a devastating 39-28 loss to Washington in a game which many expected the Spartans to win.

The pass defense of Michigan State, which ranked 130th in FBS last season, is still a concern, ranking 103rd after 3 games. If Morgan can take advantage of this, Minnesota has a great chance to walk out of Spartan Stadium  victorious.

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Minnesota at Michigan State odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 12:04 a.m. ET.

  • Money line (ML): Minnesota -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Michigan State +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Minnesota -2.5 (-125) | Michigan State +2.5 (+102)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 51.5 (O: -103 | U: -117)

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Minnesota at Michigan State picks and predictions

Prediction

Michigan State 24 Minnesota 21

Money line

BET MICHIGAN STATE +150.

Minnesota has played no one this season. In their 1st game against a tough opponent on the road, they will get a wake-up call against a Spartans team smarting after losing to Washington last Saturday.

Against the spread

Divvy up your full ML bet with SPARTANS +2.5 (+102).

This line looks like it will move even higher to +3. If it does, I would jump on it again. Even if it stays at +2.5, it is my favorite play of this game.

Over/Under

NO PLAY … but Under 51.5 (-117) would be the lean.

Minnesota has put up 38, 69 and 49 in their 3 matchups. The Spartans are aware of the potent offense and will counter it by rushing the ball. By keeping Morgan and the Gophers off the field, the game should hit the Under. But with the porous pass defense of the Spartans being a worry, 1 play could ruin this bet. So, I would stay away.

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TCU at SMU odds, picks, and predictions

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

The TCU Horned Frogs (2-0) travel to the heart of Dallas to battle their rivals the SMU Mustangs (2-1) Saturday at noon p.m. ET (ESPNU). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the TCU vs. SMU odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The 101st Battle for the Iron Skillet takes on more excitement this season as coach Sunny Dykes returns to SMU after leaving the Mustangs to take over as TCU coach. TCU comes in off a bye week after beating 2 inferior teams in Colorado and Tarleton State. Neither of which were of any challenge to the Horned Frogs.

SMU comes in after a 34-27 loss to Maryland last Saturday following wins against North Texas and Lamar.

Both teams have solid offenses and are a bit lacking on defense. This rivalry is always played close (TCU leads all-time 51-42-7), and another close margin is expected between these teams in 2022.

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TCU at SMU odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 11:41 p.m. ET.

  • Money line (ML): TCU -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | SMU +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
  • Against the spread (ATS): TCU -2.5 (-105) | SMU +2.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 70.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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TCU at SMU picks and predictions

Prediction

TCU 48 SMU 45

Money line

BET TCU -130.

TCU has the better team and Dykes has the offense rolling in Forth Worth. It will be close as this game always is. But I like the Horned Frogs to come out with a win.

Against the spread

I only “lean” slightly toward the road team here with TCU -2.5 (-105).

If you want to make a wager here, TCU is the way to go. If it stays under -3. But I would rather pay the extra juice and take the ML (-130) to be safe.

Over/Under

TAKE OVER 70.5 (-115).

This is an enormous number. But it is still not enough.

This game could easily be Over by half time, and it could hit triple digits by game’s end. This is by far my FAVORITE PLAY of this showdown.

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Oregon at Washington State odds, picks, and predictions

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

The Oregon Ducks (2-1) travel to Pullman to play the Washington State Cougars (3-0) Saturday at 4 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Oregon vs. Washington State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Oregon comes into this game coming off a 41-20 victory over BYU in a game not as close as the final score.

Washington State beat Colorado State 38-7, an impressive win a week after a road win against the Wisconsin Badgers. The Cougars were in a prime letdown spot, yet they showed they were up to the task. QB Cameron Ward and the air raid attack of Washington State will make this a difficult game for the favored Ducks.

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Oregon at Washington odds

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  • Money line (ML): Oregon -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Washington State +205 (bet $100 to win $205)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Oregon -6.5 (-117) | Washington State +6.5 (-103)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 57.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Oregon at Washington State picks and predictions

Prediction

Oregon 31 Washington State 28

Money line

NO PLAY.

The line is over -200 which makes it not worth a play in either direction. If you want to sprinkle a little on a live dog, Washington State could be an upset candidate over Oregon.

Against the spread

PLAY WASHINGTON STATE +6.5 (-103).

Teams struggle in Pullman. No matter how good or bad the team, they always struggle when going to eastern Washington to play the Cougars. This will be another battle and -6.5 is too large of a gap to lay here.

Washington State may not win, but they will keep it close. This is my favorite play for this game.

Over/Under

This one tends to lean toward UNDER 57.5 (-110).

Washington State can score with the air raid offense. But this far into the season, it has not scored more than 38. This came against a bad Colorado State team.

Against Oregon LBs Justin Flowe and Noah Sewell, it will be difficult for this to be the week they get humming.

Oregon put up 41 on BYU at home last week. But with the Cougars showing against Wisconsin their ability to slow down the game and run the ball against better teams, this game feels like an under.

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Maryland at Michigan odds, picks, and predictions

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

The Maryland Terrapins (3-0) travel to The Big House to battle the No. 4 Michigan Wolverines (3-0) in Ann Arbor Saturday at noon ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Maryland vs. Michigan odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

J.J. McCarthy has finally been named by coach Jim Harbaugh as the starting QB moving forward for the Wolverines. After easily dominating 3 non-power 5 teams to open the season, Michigan will have a bit of a test against undefeated Maryland, who also has not played a strong schedule this far.

With very few games posing a challenge, all 7 members of the Big Ten East are undefeated. Only Penn State (Auburn and Purdue) has played 2 challenging opponents while Ohio State did beat a faltering Notre Dame. This means, we do not know very much about any of these teams yet, other than they can win games they are supposed to.

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Maryland at Michigan odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 11:12 p.m. ET.

  • Money line (ML): Maryland +520 (bet $100 to win $520) | Michigan -750 (bet $750 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Maryland +17.5 (-115) | Michigan -17.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 65.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Maryland at Michigan picks and predictions

Prediction

Michigan 41 Maryland 21

Money line

NO BET. The ML is too high to make a play on this game.

Against the spread

PLAY MICHIGAN -17.5 (-105).

Michigan may not have been challenged while beating Hawaii, Colorado State and UConn, but they dominated in those games.

The Wolverines have only given up a total of 13 points in the 3 games. This is good against any team. Maryland is better, but they are not yet to the level of keeping it close on the road against Michigan.

Michigan can name their score in this game. If the defense continues their path of dominance, do not expect this to remain close after halftime. This is my favorite wager on this game.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 65.5 (-115).

Both teams have good offenses. We will need to see how good the Maryland defense is in this game.

With both offenses being good, Michigan will rely on the run game to shorten the game. Maryland will try to force throws with QB Taulia Tagovailoa which, if not successful, will lead to too many short drives for the Terrapins.

It is only a lean. But give me the UNDER in Ann Arbor.

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Fantasy football rankings (PPR scoring) and cheat sheets: Week 3

Set your fantasy football lineup with fantasy football PPR rankings from The Huddle for Week 3 of the 2022 NFL season.

Ahead we go into Week 3. Whether you lost your starting quarterback or you’re sitting pretty in first, we have the Fantasy Football Rankings to keep you ahead of the competition.

We consulted with our friends at TheHuddle.com, who have been helping fantasy players just like you win their leagues for over 2 decades. Check out TheHuddle.com’s top players in point-per-reception (PPR) fantasy football scoring for the upcoming weekend:

Fantasy football rankings – Week 3

Quarterback rankings

  1. Josh Allen, BUF vs. MIA – 32.0 projected points
  2. Jalen Hurts, PHI vs. WAS – 29.0
  3. Kirk Cousins, MIN vs. DET – 27/0
  4. Lamar Jackson, BAL vs. NE – 26.0
  5. Patrick Mahomes, KC vs. IND – 25.0
  6. Matthew Stafford, LAR vs. ARI – 24.5
  7. Kyler Murray, ARI vs. LAR – 24.5
  8. Marcus Mariota, ATL vs. SEA – 24.0
  9. Joe Burrow, CIN vs. NYJ – 23.5
  10. Justin Herbert, LAC vs. JAC – 23.0
  11. Trevor Lawrence, JAC vs. LAC – 22.0
  12. Derek Carr, LVR vs. TEN – 21.5

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Running back rankings

  1. Austin Ekeler, LAC vs. JAC – 24.0 projected points
  2. Christian McCaffrey, CAR vs. NO – 23.0
  3. Joe Mixon, CIN vs. NYJ – 21.0
  4. David Montgomery, CHI vs. HOU – 21.0
  5. Leonard Fournette, TB vs. GB – 19.0
  6. Dalvin Cook, MIN vs. DET – 19.0
  7. Clyde Edwards-Helaire, KC vs. IND – 19.0
  8. Jonathan Taylor, IND vs. KC – 19.0
  9. Javonte Williams, DEN vs. SF – 19.0
  10. Aaron Jones, GB vs. TB – 18.0
  11. Nick Chubb, CLE vs. PIT – 18.0
  12. Tony Pollard, DAL vs. NYG – 18.0
  13. Antonio Gibson, WAS vs. PHI – 18.0
  14. D’Andre Swift, DET vs. MIN – 18.0
  15. Saquon Barkley, NYG vs. DAL – 17.0
  16. Rashaad Penny, SEA vs. ATL – 17.0
  17. Derrick Henry, TEN vs. LVR – 16.0
  18. Kareem Hunt, CLE vs. PIT – 16.0
  19. Miles Sanders, PHI vs. WAS – 16.0
  20. Darrell Henderson, LAR vs. ARI – 15.0
  21. James Robinson, JAC vs. LAC – 15.0
  22. Breece Hall, NYJ vs. CIN – 15.0
  23. Mark Ingram, NO vs. CAR – 12.0
  24. Jamaal Williams, DET vs. MIN – 11.0

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Wide receiver rankings

  1. Justin Jefferson, MIN vs. DET – 30.0 projected points
  2. Davante Adams, LVR vs. TEN – 25.0
  3. A.J. Brown, PHI vs. WAS – 25.0
  4. Tyreek Hill, MIA vs. BUF – 24.0
  5. Jakobi Meyers, NE vs. BAL – 24.0
  6. Stefon Diggs, BUF vs. MIA – 23.0
  7. Ja’Marr Chase, CIN vs. NYJ – 23.0
  8. Diontae Johnson, PIT vs. CLE – 21.0
  9. Curtis Samuel, WAS vs. PHI – 20.0
  10. Deebo Samuel, SF vs. DEN – 20.0
  11. Michael Pittman Jr., IND vs. KC – 20.0
  12. Nelson Agholor, NE vs. BAL – 18.0
  13. Cooper Kupp, LAR vs. ARI – 18.0
  14. Drake London, ATL vs. SEA – 18.0
  15. Brandin Cooks, HOU vs. CHI – 18.0
  16. Tyler Lockett, SEA vs. ATL – 17.0
  17. Tee Higgins, CIN vs. NYJ – 17.0
  18. Jaylen Waddle, MIA vs. BUF – 17.0
  19. Mike Williams, LAC vs. JAC – 16.0
  20. Christian Kirk, JAC vs. LAC – 16.0
  21. DK Metcalf, SEA vs. ATL – 16.0
  22. Greg Dortch, ARI vs. LAR – 16.0
  23. Elijah Moore, NYJ vs. CIN – 16.0
  24. Adam Thielen, MIN vs. DET – 15.0

Tight end rankings

  1. Travis Kelce, KC vs. IND – 19.0 projected points
  2. Mark Andrews, BAL vs. NE – 19.0
  3. Darren Waller, LVR vs. TEN – 17.0
  4. Pat Freiermuth, PIT vs. CLE – 17.0
  5. Tyler Higbee, LAR vs. ARI – 16.0
  6. Dawson Knox, BUF vs. MIA – 15.0
  7. Logan Thomas, WAS vs. PHI – 13.0
  8. Irv Smith, MIN vs. DET – 12.0
  9. Robert Tonyan, GB vs. TB – 10.0
  10. Dallas Goedert, PHI vs. WAS – 10.0
  11. Gerald Everett, LAC vs. JAC – 9.0
  12. Hayden Hurst, CIN vs. NYJ – 8.0

Place kicker rankings

  1. Brett Maher, DAL vs. NYG – 13.0 projected points
  2. Robbie Gould, SF vs. DEN – 11.0
  3. Nick Folk, NE vs. BAL – 11.0
  4. Jason Myers, SEA vs. ATL – 11.0
  5. Zane Gonzalez, CAR vs. NO – 11.0
  6. Graham Gano, NYG vs. DAL – 10.0
  7. Dustin Hopkins, LAC vs. JAC – 9.0
  8. Jake Elliott, PHI vs. WAS – 9.0
  9. Austin Seibert, DET vs. MIN – 9.0
  10. Mason Crosby, GB vs. TB – 8.0
  11. Matt Prater, ARI vs. LAR – 8.0
  12. Cairo Santos, CHI vs. HOU – 8.0

Defensive team rankings

  1. Chargers vs. JAC – 15.0 projected points
  2. Bills vs. MIA – 15.0
  3. Rams vs. ARI – 11.0
  4. 49ers vs. DEN – 9.0
  5. Browns vs. PIT – 9.0
  6. Cowboys vs. NYG – 8.0
  7. Steelers vs. CLE – 8.0
  8. Texans vs. CHI – 7.0
  9. Vikings vs. DET – 7.0
  10. Bears vs. HOU – 7.0
  11. Eagles vs. WAS – 7.0
  12. Chiefs vs. IND – 7.0

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West Virginia at Virginia Tech odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s West Virginia at Virginia Tech odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The West Virginia Mountaineers (1-2) and Virginia Tech Hokies (2-1) meet at Lane Stadium Thursday. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the West Virginia vs. Virginia Tech odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Mountaineers scored 6 rushing TDs in a 65-7 win at home vs. the Towson Tigers Saturday. RBs CJ Donaldson and Tony Mathis Jr. rushed for 3 TDs and 2 TDs, respectively. The Mountaineers scored TDs on 6 of their 7 first-half possessions and finished the game with 624 yards of offense.

West Virginia is 1-4 against the spread (ATS) in its last 5 games after covering in its previous game.

Virginia Tech QB Grant Wells threw for 314 yards and 2 TDs in a 27-7 home win vs. the Wofford Terriers Saturday. Wells went 26-of-35 passing,  completing passes to 9 receivers. Virginia Tech scored 17 second-quarter points, including a 1-yard rushing TD by RB Jalen Holston and an 11-yard TD pass caught by WR Jadan Blue.

West Virginia won the last head-to-head meeting 27-21 at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium on Sept. 18, 2021.

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West Virginia at Virginia Tech odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 3:47 p.m. ET.

  • Money line (ML): West Virginia -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Virginia Tech +102 (bet $100 to win $102)
  • Against the spread (ATS): West Virginia -1.5 (-110) | Virginia Tech +1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 50.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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West Virginia at Virginia Tech picks and predictions

Prediction

Virginia Tech 24, West Virginia 21

Money line

BET VIRGINIA TECH (+102).

This line opened closer to -140 for West Virginia at most books and has continued to drop.

Virgina Tech ranks No. 3 in rushing defense, allowing just 40.7 yards per game. The Hokies should be able to secure a home win by taking West Virginia out of the run game.

Against the spread

BET VIRGINIA TECH +1.5 (-110).

Home field advantage is important in this rivalry as the home team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 head-to-head meetings.

Wells has also looked better in the last 2 games and has not thrown an interception since Virginia Tech’s season-opening loss at the Old Dominion Monarchs. Take the points.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 50.5 (-110).

While I liked this number more when it opened closer to 53.5 at most books, the Under should still hit. This rivalry has a history of low-scoring games as the Under is 5-1-1 in the last 7 meetings. West Virginia will a harder time scoring Thursday vs. a Virginia Tech team that is ranked No. 3 in 3rd-down conversion defense and No. 5 in total defense.

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Seattle Mariners at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Seattle Mariners at Oakland Athletics odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Seattle Mariners (81-66) and Oakland Athletics (54-94) continue a 3-game set Wednesday at Oakland Coliseum. First pitch is at 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Mariners vs. Athletics odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Seattle leads 8-6

The Mariners lost Tuesday’s series opener 4-1 and are 1-4 in their last 5 games. All 5 games have been on the road, and the setbacks mark a reversal of fortune. From Aug. 2-Sept. 4, Seattle went 13-4 away from home.

Prior to Tuesday’s win, the Athletics had been 6-15 with a .587 OPS in its previous 21 games at the Oakland Coliseum. In games both at home and away, Oakland is just 5-13 over its last 18 games.

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Mariners at Athletics projected starters

LHP Robbie Ray vs. RHP James Kaprielian

Ray (12-10, 3.72 ERA) makes his 30th start. He has a 1.17 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 10.2 K/9 in 171 2/3 IP.

  • Has a 2.30 ERA across his last 5 starts against Oakland (2021-22)
  • Has coughed up 4 HRs and 9 ER overall in his last 10 IP

Kaprielian (3-9, 4.70 ERA) makes his 24th start. He has a 1.42 WHIP, 4.3 BB/9 and 6.3 K/9 in 115 IP.

  • Has held foes to 2 runs or less in 4 of his last 5 starts
  • Seattle batters own a high-contact .793 OPS against him

Mariners at Athletics odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:09 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Mariners -220 (bet $220 to win $100) | Athletics +175 (bet $100 to win $175)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mariners -1.5 (-120) | Athletics +1.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: +100 | U: -125)

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Mariners at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Mariners 5, Athletics 3

Money line

Robbie Ray is a fly-balling port-sider who benefits from his home park. But night games at Oakland Coliseum fit the bill nearly as well.

Seattle is a decent play up to -220. PASS on the current price.

Run line/Against the spread

TAKE THE MARINERS -1.5 (-120). 

Six of Oakland’s last 7 losses have been by multiple runs. Kaprielian is coming off 105 pitches in his last, and this could be setting up Oakland’s middle relief for a bit too much work in this game.

Over/Under

Crisscrossing signals here: TAKE A PASS AND LOOK ELSEWHERE.

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NFL Week 3 parlay: Let’s make some money

Assessing NFL Week 3 betting odds and lines, with predictions and picks for the best parlay bet to make.

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It is time to make some money. After looking at Tipico Sportsbook‘s NFL Week 3 odds, here is a “Let’s make some money” NFL parlay bet to cash in on among SportbookWire’s NFL expert picks and predictions.

There are some good lines this week. There are also some strange lines you might consider. Many of these lines have been affected by injuries. Some not in ways you might expect.

The 49ers at Broncos game had a look ahead line of Broncos -2.5. With QB Trey Lance injured, the line should have moved even further toward the Broncos. Instead, it moved the other direction and QB Jimmy Garoppolo has made the 49ers a -1.5 favorite.

Make sure you are trying to get the best of the number with any of these bets. It will help as you try to make some money with me.

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NFL Week 3 Let’s make some money parlay

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 1:08 p.m. ET. All games Sunday and ET unless noted.

Leg 1: Texans at Bears UNDER 40.5 (-112), 1 p.m.

Neither of these teams are good.

After getting out to a 20-point lead in Week 1 against the Indianapolis Colts, the Houston Texans gave it all back and settled for a tie. While the Chicago Bears beat the 49ers in Week 1, much of this was due to the inclement weather and less on the skill of the Bears team.

In Week 2, the Texans went on the road and lost to a Denver Broncos team with no offense to speak. The Bears went on the road and once again were embarrassed by the Green Bay Packers 27-10 Sunday night.

This game will be a run first, defensive battle with few TDs and more FGs and punts than anything else.

With 2 woeful offenses, I will take the UNDER in this one.

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Leg 2: Eagles at Commanders OVER 46.5 (-115), 1 p.m.

The Philadelphia Eagles have averaged 31 points a game in the first 2 weeks. Jalen Hurts has shown to be a good QB so far and his ability to run extends plays which look to be dead. His connection with WR A.J. Brown and the  Eagles ability to run the ball makes this a dynamic offense. With DE Chase Young still out for the Washington Commanders, running the ball will not be an issue again this week.

Even in a loss last week, QB Carson Wentz looked solid against the Lions with 3 TDs to 1 INT. He became the first QB in history to have 300 passing yards and 3 or more TDs in their first 2 starts for a new team. Going against his former team, he has all the motivation to make it 3 in a row.

I like the Eagles to win. But not enough to make it a parlay pick. But I love the OVER.

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Leg 3: Colts +6.5 (-110) vs. Chiefs, 1 p.m.

Indy WR Michael Pittman should be back for this game after missing Week 2 at Jacksonville.

With Pittman and rookie WR Alec Pierce both out, the Colts were forced to feed RB Jonathan Taylor. Normally this would be great. But with Jacksonville able to stack the box against him, with no threat of the pass, it did not work out. Even the best RB in the game can be stopped when everyone is expecting it and geared up to stop it.

After a 5-TD performance in Week 1, Kansas City QB Patrick Mahomes came back to earth in Week 2 against the Los Angeles Chargers. The Colts defense behind LB Shaquille Leonard will be formidable in their home opener and they will pressure Mahomes to get the ball out quickly or use the run game more often.

With both teams wanting to run the ball, I see a low-scoring game. This means a game less conducive to large spreads. So, I will lean with the UNDERDOG.

Parlay payout: Bet $10 to win $67.56 (profit $) 57.56.

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Leg 4-*: Buccaneers -1.5 (-112) vs. Packers, 4:25 p.m.

*-If you want to add a 4th play to this parlay:

The Packers looked good in Week 2 against the Bears. QB Aaron Rodgers was back to his MVP level and RB Aaron Jones had 170 total yards and 2 TDs.

Bucs WR Mike Evans is suspended for this game, which will make it more important RB Leonard Fournette gets going and into the end zone. WR Chris Godwin being out also hurts but WR Julio Jones showed in Week 1 that he still has something left in the tank. It should be just enough to get the victory. With the line being Buccaneers -1.5, a victory is all we need.

One fun fact, Rodgers has never won a game in Florida.

Parlay payout (4 team): Bet $10 to win $127.88 (profit $117.88).

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Want to win your survivor pool? Who to take in Week 3

Breaking down the best strategies of how to win your NFL survivor pool, starting with who to pick in Week 3.

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With 2 crazy weeks of games in the rearview mirror, we look ahead to Week 3 and the NFL survivor pools which remain intact.

Many dreams have already been busted by the strange outcomes of the first 2 weeks. But for those of you left, we are going to continue to give you plays in hopes you make it to the end and win the final prize.

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The chalk: Los Angeles Chargers

Who they play: Home vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, 4 p.m.

Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars come into this game off another home victory over the Indianapolis Colts. After such a key victory in the division, the Jaguars must now travel across the country and play the Los Angeles Chargers and a banged-up Justin Herbert. Banged up or not, I still trust Herbert to win in this situation.

Since 2010, Jacksonville is 1-10 when playing in the pacific time zone. This includes a 0-2 record in 2021 when they lost to both the Los Angeles Rams and the Seattle Seahawks on the road. Jacksonville does not travel well. Their fans will not take over Sofi Stadium the way many road teams fans do.

If Herbert is healthy, this is my favorite play of Week 3.

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Off the board: Cincinnati Bengals

Who they play: At New York Jets, 1 p.m.

In a game the Bengals were supposed to win against the Dallas Cowboys, the Cincinnati Bengals came out and laid an egg on Sunday losing 20-17. While the defense has been good, the offense has been the issue.

Joe Burrow threw 4 INTs in the Week 1 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers and never quite got into rhythm against the Micah Parsons-led Dallas defense. A Jets defense, coming off giving up 30 poits to the Cleveland Browns and Jacoby Brissett, could be the cure for that which ails the Bengals.

WR Tee Higgins was limited in Week 2 after being concussed in Week 1. He will be a full go this week. Along with WR Ja’Marr Chase and Joe Mixon in the backfield, the Cincinnati offense should finally wake up against the Jets.

If the Bengals fall to 0-3, their chances of making the playoffs fall significantly. The Bengals also want to avenge a 34-7 loss to the Jets last season. For my ease, and the ease of an easy win, I hope this game gets out of hand early and we cruise to a victory.

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Others to consider

Philadelphia Eagles: At Washington Commanders, 1 p.m.

Baltimore Ravens: At New England Patriots, 1 p.m.

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