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Iowa vs. Duke odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Iowa vs. Duke odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 24 Iowa Hawkeyes (6-1) and the No. 15 Duke Blue Devils (8-2) meet Tuesday at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Iowa vs. Duke odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Rankings courtesy of the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.

The Hawkeyes were tripped up 79-66 by TCU on a neutral floor in Florida on Nov. 26 in a holiday tournament. It rebounded with an 81-65 victory over Georgia Tech last time out last Tuesday, covering a 15.5-point spread as the Under hit for the 3rd consecutive game.

The Blue Devils registered a 75-59 victory against Boston College in the ACC opener Saturday, failing to cover on a 3-pointer at the buzzer for the bad beat if you were laying the 17.5 points. Duke has alternated non-covers and covers in each of the past 5 outings while cashing the Over in each of the previous 2 contests.

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Iowa vs. Duke odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:33 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Off the board
Against the spread (ATS): Iowa +3.5 (-115) | Duke -3.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 146.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Iowa vs. Duke picks and predictions

Prediction

Duke 74, Iowa 70

Moneyline

There was no money line available at the time of publishing.

Against the spread

DUKE -3.5 (-105) is a solid play at MSG. Duke can be trusted despite that it was trampled by another Big Ten team, Purdue, in its most recent neutral-site game on Nov. 27 in Portland, Ore.

Duke redeemed itself with an 81-72 win over Ohio State, another Big Ten team, in the following game Wednesday, and it pounded B.C. 75-59 last time out in the ACC opener.

Iowa has a nice record overall, but really, it has been tested just 3 times, narrowly beating a mediocre Clemson team 74-71 as an 8.5-point favorite, while losing to TCU. It also has a nice 83-67 road win at Seton Hall, but Duke’s body of work is much more impressive.

Over/Under

UNDER 146.5 (-110) is the lean, but play it with a half-unit wager at best.

The Under is 4-0 in the past 4 neutral-site games for the Hawkeyes, while going 8-3 in the past 11 against teams with a winning percentage over .600.

The Under is also 4-0 in the past 4 neutral-site games for the Blue Devils while going 7-3 in the past 10 games overall and 6-1 in the past 7 following a straight-up victory.

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Detroit Pistons at Miami Heat odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Detroit Pitons at Miami Heat odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Detroit Pistons (6-19) kick off a 3-game road trip Tuesday against the Miami Heat (11-13). Tip-off is at 7:30 p.m. ET at FTX Arena in Miami. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Pistons vs. Heat odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Pistons just finished a 1-3 homestand and have lost 4 of their last 5 games. They last played Sunday and lost 122-112 to the Memphis Grizzlies as 6.5-point home underdogs.

The Heat played Monday night on the road and lost to the Grizzlies 101-93 as 5.5-point favorites. They are 4-2 in their last 6 games and open a 3-game homestand.

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Pistons at Heat odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 7:34 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Pistons +320 (bet $100 to win $320) | Heat -390 (bet $390 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Pistons +8.5 (-110) | Heat -8.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 222.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Pistons at Heat key injuries

Pistons

F Isaiah Livers (shoulder) out
G Cade Cunningham (shin) out

Heat

G Victor Oladipo (knee) out

For most recent uates: Official NBA injury report.

Pistons at Heat picks and predictions

Prediction

Heat 108, Pistons 102

Moneyline

The Pistons are an atrocious 2-11 on the road this season, although those 2 wins came in their last road trip.

The Heat are 8-4 at home and have won their last 5 home games.

Betting the Heat on the moneyline, however, doesn’t make sense. There is money to made on other wagers.

PASS.

Against the spread

The Pistons, despite only 6 wins this season, are 12-11-2 ATS overall. The Heat, meanwhile have underperformed against the spread, going 8-15-1 ATS overall.

The Heat have gone 5-4-1 ATS in their last 10 games while the Pistons are 6-3-1 ATS in their last 10.

None of the Heat’s last 4 wins has been by more than 8 points.

BET PISTONS +8.5 (-110).

Over/Under

The Heat are 8th in points allowed, only surrendering 109.9 points per game. The Pistons allow 118.2, the 2nd-most in the league.

The Pistons are 24th in scoring at 110.1 points while the Heat are 28th in scoring at 108.8.

BET UNDER 222.5 (-105).

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James Madison at Virginia odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s James Madison at Virginia odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The James Madison Dukes (7-2) and the No. 3 Virginia Cavaliers (7-0) meet Tuesday at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, Va. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ACC Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the James Madison vs. Virginia odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Rankings courtesy of the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.

The Dukes are coming off a 97-80 win over Eastern Kentucky last time out Friday, covering as 14-point favorites, and have now covered 3 in a row and 6 of 7 games overall. As an underdog of 10.5 or more points, however, JMU is just 1-1 ATS.

The Cavaliers picked up a 62-57 win at home against Florida State in their conference opener Saturday, but Virginia has failed to cover each of the past 3 games overall. The Under is 3-1 in the past 4 games overall, too.

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James Madison at Virginia odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:50 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Off the board
Against the spread (ATS): James Madison +11.5 (-120) | Virginia -11.5 (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 133.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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James Madison at Virginia picks and predictions

Prediction

Virginia 72, James Madison 65

Moneyline

There was no moneyline available at the time of publishing.

Against the spread

JAMES MADISON +11.5 (-120) leads the nation with 93.3 PPG on offense, hitting 52.7% from the field to rank 2nd in the country. This is a team that has hit 42.2% from downtown too, good for 7th overall.

The Dukes will be a tremendous test for the sturdy defense of Virginia, which allows just 59.0 PPG to rank 25th. It will be interesting to see if the Hoos can slow down the Dukes. When James Madison played at North Carolina, the offense was held to just 64 points, and you can expect similar production here.

Over/Under

OVER 133.5 (-110) is the lean here, but go very, very lightly.

The James Madison offense has been impressive, but in its only real trust test at North Carolina, it withered. Expect Virginia to keep them down, too. But don’t discount the Hoos from being able to run with the Dukes, as UVA has hit 3-pointers at a 42.3% clip, good for 4th in the country.

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UNC Greensboro at Arkansas odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s UNC Greensboro at Arkansas odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The UNC Greensboro Spartans (4-5) and the No. 8 Arkansas Razorbacks (7-1) meet Tuesday at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, Ark. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (SEC Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the UNC Greensboro vs. Arkansas odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Rankings courtesy of the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.

The Spartans picked up a 65-61 win at Elon last time out, halting a 3-game losing skid. UNCG has failed to cover each of the past 4 games while going 1-7 ATS overall on the season.

The Razorbacks rolled to a 99-58 win over San Jose State last time out Saturday, cashing as a 20-point favorite. The point total was a season-best as the Over connected for the 3rd time in the past 4 games.

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UNC Greensboro at Arkansas odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:30 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Off the board
Against the spread (ATS): UNC Greensboro +19.5 (-115) | Arkansas -19.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 135.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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UNC Greensboro at Arkansas picks and predictions

Prediction

Arkansas 81, UNC Greensboro 59

Moneyline

There was no moneyline available at the time of publishing.

Against the spread

ARKANSAS -19.5 (-105) is a high-flying offense, posting 79.9 points per game (PPG), while hitting at a very efficient 49.8% from the field, ranking 20th in the nation.

UNC Greensboro has struggled tremendously both offensively and defensively, and it has covered just once in 8 games overall. Roll with the Razorbacks.

Over/Under

OVER 135.5 (-110) is the lean here, but go with a small-unit play only.

Arkansas is coming off a season-high in points, dropping 99 on San Jose State last time out. The concern for an Over is UNCG, as the Spartans have managed just 66.2 PPG while hitting field goals at just a 40.4% rate. The good news for Over bettors is that the Spartans are awful at defending against 3-pointers, with opponents hitting at a 35.9% clip.

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Los Angeles Lakers at Cleveland Cavaliers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Los Angeles Lakers at Cleveland Cavaliers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Los Angeles Lakers (10-12) meet the Cleveland Cavaliers (15-9) Tuesday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Lakers vs. Cavaliers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Lakers haven’t had the season they envisioned when they started out back in mid-October, but things are slowly starting to come together. Los Angeles has won and covered 3 straight games, including the first 2 contests on the current 6-game road trip. L.A. has won and covered 5 of the past 6 games overall.

The Cavaliers topped the Lakers 114-100 in Los Angeles in the first meeting on Nov. 6, covering as 5.5-point favorites as the Under connected. After a 4-game win streak, the Cavs have managed to go just 3-3 straight-up, while going 2-3-1 ATS, across their last 6 games.

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Lakers at Cavaliers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:54 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Lakers +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Cavaliers -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Lakers +4.5 (-115) | Cavaliers -4.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Lakers at Cavaliers key injuries

Lakers

F Anthony Davis (back) probable
F LeBron James (ankle) probable

Cavaliers

C Jarrett Allen (back) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Lakers at Cavaliers picks and predictions

Prediction

Lakers 114, Cavaliers 109

Moneyline

The LAKERS (+150) might be playing their best basketball of the season, with impressive wins at the Milwaukee Bucks and at home against the Portland Trail Blazers during the current 3-game win streak.

LeBron James also returns to Northeast Ohio — his home — and will likely play with a little extra gear back in his old stomping grounds.

Speaking of which, the Cavaliers were stomped 92-81, scoring a season-low in points last time out at New York on Sunday. It was just the 3rd time in 24 games overall that Cleveland failed to hit triple digits.

Against the spread

The LAKERS +4.5 (-115) are a decent play if you just can’t play Los Angeles on the moneyline and would like a little insurance. The Cavaliers did win the first battle in L.A., but Cleveland has just been spinning its wheels on offense lately with an average of just 98.8 PPG across the past 6 games — a big reason for its mediocre 3-3 straight-up record during the span.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 224.5 (-110), as the Cavs have been struggling on offense lately. The Under has cashed in 5 in a row for Cleveland while going 8-1 across their last 9 games.

But go lightly, as the Over has hit in the past 3 games for Los Angeles, with the Lake Show producing 128 or more points during the current 3-game win streak.

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Dallas Mavericks at Denver Nuggets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Dallas Mavericks at Denver Nuggets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Dallas Mavericks (12-11) and Denver Nuggets (14-9) meet Tuesday at Ball Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Mavericks vs. Nuggets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Mavericks covered the spread as 3.5-point home favorites 130-111 vs. the Phoenix Suns Monday. G Luka Dončić finished with a game-high 33 points as Dallas improved to 3-1 against the spread (ATS) in its last 4 home games.

The Mavericks are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 road games.

The Nuggets failed to cover as 1.5 points underdogs 121-106 at the New Orleans Pelicans Sunday. C Nikola Jokić finished with a team-high 32 points and game-highs in rebounds (16) and assists (9) as Denver lost its 2nd consecutive game after winning 4 straight.

The Nuggets are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a loss by 11 or more points.

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Mavericks at Nuggets odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:30 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mavericks +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Nuggets -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Mavericks +4.5 (-105) | Nuggets -4.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 222.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Mavericks at Nuggets key injuries

Mavericks

Not yet submitted

Nuggets

G Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (wrist) questionable
F Jeff Green (knee) questionable
F Michael Porter Jr. (heel) out

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Mavericks at Nuggets picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 114, Mavericks 104

Moneyline

PASS.

The Nuggets (-180) should win, but there is no need to buy them down to the ML when they should cover relatively easily. The Mavericks have been horrible ATS on the road this season and should let up after an impressive win vs. the Suns.

Against the spread

BET NUGGETS -4.5 (-115).

The spread alone tells you what oddsmakers think of the Mavericks away from home. Dallas was a 3.5-point home favorite Monday vs. a Suns team that has the best record in the West and is now a 4.5-point underdog at the Nuggets.

Denver has been great at bouncing back after double-digit losses this season and should do so once again vs. the Mavericks Tuesday. Lay the points.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 222.5 (-110).

Denver plays much better defense at home than on the road. The Nuggets are 26th in defensive efficiency on the road, but their ranking jumps to 11th in the league when playing at Ball Arena.

The Under is 6-1 in Denver’s last 7 home games and 4-1 in its last 5 home games vs. teams with a losing road record.

The Under should hit Tuesday as Denver will have no problem containing a Mavericks team that is due for a let-down loss after defeating the Suns.

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2022 World Cup: Portugal vs. Switzerland odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Portugal vs. Switzerland odds and lines, with World Cup soccer expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Round of 16 at the 2022 World Cup wraps up Tuesday as Portugal and Switzerland meet at Lusail Iconic Stadium in Lusail at 2 p.m. ET (FOX/Telemundo). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Portugal vs. Switzerland odds, and make our best World Cup bets, picks and predictions.

Portugal topped the charts in Group H, winning the first 2 matches by a combined 5-2 count over Ghana and Uruguay. As it was through to the knockout stage, Portugal chose to rest some key parts against South Korea, including star Cristiano Ronaldo, and lost 2-1.

Ronaldo apparently took umbrage with being subbed out at 66′ against South Korea, and reportedly shouted at manager Fernando Santos. There are also rumors Ronaldo might be dropped heading into Tuesday’s match. Ronaldo is also making news, as Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr has offered the former Manchester United star a lucrative salary.

Switzerland was 2nd in Group G behind powerhouse Brazil. It won 1-0 against Cameroon in the opener, before falling 1-0 to Brazil on Nov. 28. Rossocrociati rebounded to top Serbia 3-2 to punch its ticket to the knockout stage.

MF Bruno Fernandes has 2 goals and 4 points to lead the Portuguese side, while F Breel Embolo has 2 goals in 3 matches to lead the Swiss.

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Portugal vs. Switzerland odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:53 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: Portugal -117 (bet $117 to win $100) | Switzerland +350 (bet $100 to win $350) | Draw +255
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +120 | U: -140)

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Prediction

Portugal 1, Switzerland 0

Moneyline (ML)

PORTUGAL (-117) is a solid value to win against a defensive-minded Switzerland (+350) side.

With all of the drama surrounding Ronaldo, the brightest star for Os Nevegadores, it might be tempting to take a flyer on the Swiss. Ronaldo has 8 World Cup goals in his career, but all have been during the group stages. However, Fernandes is arguably the more dangerous player at this point, and he’ll be front and center of the Portuguese attack.

Portugal comes with some risk, though, as it has been to the quarterfinals just 2 other times, in 1966 and in 2006, failing to win in its last 5 knockout stage matches. However, Switzerland has never won 3 games in a single World Cup, and it is sitting on 2 wins currently.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 2.5 (-140) is a strong option here, and not priced terribly out of line.

Switzerland was involved in a pair of 1-0 matches in the group stage, winning 1 and losing 1. Portugal cashed the Under 2.5 goals just once in 3 group stage matches, although the 3rd game can mostly be ignored since subs played a much larger amount with stars getting an extended rest.

It’s worth playing UNDER 1.5 (+180) for a half-unit play, as defenses should reign supreme here as the intensity ratchets up.

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First look: Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos odds and lines

Looking at Sunday’s Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos Week 14 NFL odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

The Kansas City Chiefs (9-3) head to Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday to take on the Denver Broncos (3-9) in Week 14. This AFC West rivalry kicks off at 4:05 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we look at Chiefs vs. Broncos odds from Tipico Sportsbook; check back for all our NFL picks and predictions.

After a 5-game win streak, the Chiefs lost 27-24 to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 13 — it was their 3rd loss to the Bengals in the year 2022. QB Patrick Mahomes (223 yards passing, 1 pass TD, 1 rush TD) threw for under 300 yards for the 1st time since Week 5, while TE Travis Kelce had an uncharacteristic fumble in the 4th quarter that led to Cincinnati taking the lead.

The Bengals loss was also the Chiefs’ 3rd-straight loss against the spread. The Chiefs haven’t covered the spread since they defeated the San Francisco 49ers 44-23 as 1-point favorites in Week 7.

The Broncos are on a 4-game losing streak, though they covered the spread last week in a 10-9 loss against the Baltimore Ravens as 9.5-point underdogs. Much of Denver’s woes have come from the disappointing performance of QB Russell Wilson who ranks 16th in passing yards (2,558) and 29th in passing TDs (8). Denver’s defense, however, has been among the league’s best, allowing just 17 points per game (2nd in NFL).

A poor offense combined with an elite defense has led to plenty of low-scoring games for Denver this season. The Broncos are scoring just 13.8 points per game, good for worst in the NFL, which has led to Broncos games hitting the Under in total points in 11 of 12 outings this season.

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Chiefs at Broncos odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 4:01 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Chiefs -400 (bet $400 to win $100) | Broncos +330 (bet $100 to win $330)
Against the spread (ATS): Chiefs -9 (-110) | Broncos +9 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 43 (O: -111 | U: -109)

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2022 betting stats

ML: Chiefs 9-3 | Broncos 3-9
ATS: Chiefs 3-8-1 | Broncos 4-8
O/U: Chiefs 5-7 | Broncos 1-11

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Chiefs vs. Broncos head-to-head

The Chiefs lead the all-time series over the Broncos 69-55 in a rivalry that dates back to 1960. Kansas City is on a 13-game win streak against Denver; the last time Denver beat K.C. was in September 2015 with Peyton Manning as Denver’s QB.

The Chiefs have also covered the spread in 7 of their last 10 matchups against the Broncos. The Chiefs beat the Broncos by a combined score of 50-33 last season, going 1-1 ATS.

Mahomes has had plenty of success against the Broncos since his first NFL start against them in 2017. In 9 games Mahomes has a 253 passing yard average, along with 12 passing TDs, 4 INTs and 2 rushing TDs.

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First look: Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants odds and lines

Looking at Sunday’s Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants Week 14 NFL odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

The Philadelphia Eagles (11-1) and New York Giants (7-4-1) tangle in a Week 14 contest at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday. The opening kickoff will be at 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we look at Eagles vs. Giants odds from Tipico Sportsbook; check back for all our NFL picks and predictions.

Philadelphia trounced the Tennessee Titans Sunday to earn its 3rd-straight victory. The favored-by-5 Eagles outgained the Titans 453 yards to 209. QB Jalen Hurts threw for a season-high 380 yards and 3 TDs.

The Giants played to a 20-20 tie with the Washington Commanders Sunday. They were 2.5-point underdogs, so they earned the ATS win. But New York is winless (0-2-1) since Nov. 13. The Giants were outgained by 95 yards Sunday; they have been outgained in 6 of their last 7 games.

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Eagles at Giants odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 2:40 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: Eagles -320 (bet $320 to win $100) | Giants +260 (bet $100 to win $260)
Against the spread (ATS): Eagles -7 (-110) | Giants +7 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 45.5 (O: -111 | U: -109)

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2022 betting stats

ML: Eagles 11-1 | Giants 7-4-1
ATS: Eagles 7-5 | Giants 9-3
O/U: Eagles 8-4 | Giants 3-7-2

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Eagles vs. Giants head-to-head

The Birds and G-Men have tussled on the gridiron since 1933, and only 2 wins separate them in a 178-game all-time series. The Eagles have won 89 games; the Giants have won 87 (there have been 2 ties).

Philadelphia and New York split 2 games last season, but the Eagles are 9-2 across the last 11 meetings.

Against the number, New York and the Under have gone 3-1 in the last 4 games.

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2022 World Cup: Morocco vs. Spain odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Morocco vs. Spain odds and lines, with World Cup soccer expert picks, predictions and best bets.

Spain battles Morocco in the Round of 16 Tuesday with kickoff from Education City Stadium set for 10 a.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Morocco vs. Spain odds, and make our best World Cup bets, picks and predictions.

Spain finished 2nd in Group E group stage play. They kicked off their World Cup play with a 7-0 win over Costa Rica, then drew Germany 1-1 and lost to Japan 2-1.

Spain’s main attacker is F Alvaro Morata, but their real strength is in the midfield with M Sergio Busquets and M Gavi bringing both experience and energy to this technically-sound lineup.

Spain ranks 7th in the world per FIFA while Morocco sits 22nd.

Morocco won Group F behind 2 wins and a draw. They beat Belgium 2-0 and Canada 2-1 after drawing their first match of the tournament against Croatia 0-0. There main star is PSG D Achraf Hakimi, who was actually born in Madrid, Spain.

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Morocco vs. Spain odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 2:06 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: Morocco +600 (bet $100 to win $600) | Spain -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Draw +285
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +125 | U: -145)

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Prediction

Spain 1, Morocco 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET MOROCCO OR TIE (+120).

Belgium was a disappointment in group stage play, but Morocco beating them 2-0 almost seems as impressive as Spain thrashing a low-tier CONCACAF side.

Morocco has an underrated amount of high-level competitors with F Hakim Ziyech having 19 goals in 46 caps. Morocco’s strength is in their defenders with Hakimi leading the way.

They have allowed just 1 goal this tournament, and with Spain having adjusted their lineup several times to figure out what works, the technical side will be there but the chemistry may not be.

Spain had a draw and loss against the best 2 teams in their group while Morocco beat the 2nd-best team in the world and then drew the 12th. Morocco has proven enough to bet on them either winning in 90 or heading past full time.

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN UNDER 2.5 (-145).

Morocco has been outstanding defensively, but they also haven’t been great offensively. Morocco scored 2 against Belgium and Canada but failed to tally a goal against Croatia. In their last 2 games, Morocco has 4 goals but just 6 shots on target.

Capitalizing on that rate against Spain won’t be as easy. Outside of their 7-goal performance, Spain has scored just 1 goal per game. They had just 8 shots on target in their last 2 games.

Considering neither side has been a high-pace side with Spain’s technical dominance likely killing the clock, this should be a low-scoring battle. At this value, the UNDER 2.5 (-145) is just a lean.

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