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From Steelers vs. Ravens to Bills vs. Dolphins, picks against the spread for every game on the NFL week 18 slate
The final week of the regular season presents some interesting lines with players sitting out across the league. Picks against the spread for all 16 games are live.
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All odds from Bet MGM
Last week ATS: 8-8-0
ATS record: 125-126-5
Last week O/U: 10-6-0
O/U record: 134-120-2
BetMGM’s updated CFP odds with four days until the semi-finals kick-off
This year marks the end of the four-team playoffs as the field is set to expand to 12 teams in 2024. Fortunately, we are going out with a bang as this feels like the most competitive field we have had in the 10 seasons of the system. Alabama fans have been beyond spoiled as Nick Saban has guided the Tide to playoff appearances in eight of those seasons.
While some people are frustrated with the committee’s decision to leave Florida State out, any reasonable fan can see that a Nick Saban-led Alabama team would certainly fare much better in the playoffs than a Seminoles team on their backup quarterback. On Jan. 1, when Alabama and Michigan kick off in the iconic Rose Bowl and dual it out for three and a half hours, I don’t think many people will be complaining then.
Aside from being just four really solid football teams, all of the playoff games have incredibly intriguing storylines. For example, Nick Saban and Jim Harbaugh are both documented to not be fans of one another as well as Harbaugh being in the midst of a massive scandal. In the other game, Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian will face off against his former school in Washington. There is also a chance that we get a Week 2 rematch of Alabama-Texas in the national championship.
Using Bet MGM’s odds for the Super Bowl, we ranked each teams Super Bowl odds including the Minnesota Vikings
The playoff race for the 2023 season is nearing its apex as we enter week 16 of the National Football League season. The Minnesota Vikings are still fighting for their playoff lives, even after having started four quarterbacks this season.
Ever since the injury to starting quarterback Kirk Cousins, the Vikings have been playing with house money. The offense has been mostly positive and the defense has carried the team for the most part. They have set themselves up to be in position to make the playoffs and make noise once they get there.
Where do the Vikings sit in regard to their Super Bowl odds? We took a look at all 32 teams and ranked them using Bet MGM’s odds to win the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
From Saints vs. Rams to Eagles vs. Giants, picks for every game on the NFL week 16 slate.
Consistency was the key in week 15 and week 16 has some excellent value.
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All odds from Bet MGM
Last week ATS: 8-6-2
ATS record: 108-109-5
Last week O/U: 8-8-0
O/U record: 117-05-2
The Minnesota Vikings are three-point underdogs on Sunday afternoon agaisnt the Detroit Lions per Bet MGM.
In their second-annual winter whiteout game, the Minnesota Vikings are three-point underdogs against the Detroit Lions in week 16 per Bet MGM.
While it might feel like a surprise that the Vikings are underdogs in this spot, the Lions have been a more explosive team and certainly more consistent on offense. They have also done a good job covering the spread at 6-3-1 in their last 10 games while being 6-0-1 in games they won.
The Vikings are even better against the spread this season, sitting at 8-2 in their last 10 games and won eight of their last nine with the only loss being against the Chicago Bears.
The game will kick off at noon CST.
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With a full slate of games in Week 15, we’ve got one bet to make for every team – from props to moneylines
With the arrival of Week 15 comes the end of bye weeks, which means we’ll have a full slate of 16 games this week in the NFL. Better yet, we get games on Thursday night, Saturday, Sunday and Monday night, which means there are four days to bet on games!
The week begins with an admittedly underwhelming matchup between the Chargers and Raiders, but Sunday night features a battle of two AFC contenders in the Ravens and Jaguars, with the Eagles and Seahawks capping off the week on Monday night.
Below, we have one bet to make for every team this week, including player props, moneyline bets and over/under totals.
All odds are courtesy of BetMGM.
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The Vikings open as heavy underdogs to the 49ers
The Minnesota Vikings open up as a seven-point underdog in week seven against the San Francisco 49ers per Bet MGM. Not only are the Vikings at home, but it’s on national television on Monday Night Football.
When this game had the lines drop initially, the Vikings were just one point underdogs. A lot has changed this season with the Vikings struggling and the 49ers looking mostly like a juggernaut.
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The Vikings have only covered the spread twice this season and it was in their two wins. The 49ers are in the same boat having covered the spread in all five of their wins but not in their loss.
In the last three matchups between the teams, the 49ers have won all three of them while covering the spread.
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One week left in the regular season, see which teams have the best odds to win the College Football Playoff.
Everyone’s favorite part of the college football season has arrived: rivalry weekend. For some schools bragging rights are at stake, while others like Ohio State and Michigan are playing in a de facto College Football Playoff quarterfinal game. Other sides like TCU and USC just hope to get through the weekend unscathed.
As for the Crimson Tide, this will be the first time the team enters the Iron Bowl without legitimate national title odds in some time. The Tide enters the showdown with Auburn as a three-touchdown favorite, which does not mean much in a rivalry game.
Bet MGM has released its updated odds for which program will win the national championship for the 2022 season.
Here are the few teams with the best odds of winning it all, via Bet MGM Sportsbook.
Alabama Crimson Tide enters the Iron Bowl as massive 21.5 point favorites
The Alabama Crimson Tide plays the Auburn Tigers on Nov. 26, and if you’re looking to do some betting research, you’re in luck. Below is the latest point spread, money line odds and over/under line, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet at Bet MGM Sportsbook.
The game kicks off at 2:30 p.m. CST and can be watched on CBS.
While there is still a small chance that the Crimson Tide can sneak into the playoffs, it is very unlikely. If the Tide doesn’t make the playoffs, this could very well be the last time we see Bryce Young in Crimson.
With a win this weekend, Young would become the second quarterback under Nick Saban to finish his Alabama career undefeated against the Tigers.
Alabama enters the game as quite a large favorite, but we all know everything goes out the window in a rivalry game, let alone the Iron Bowl. The Tide have fared well against the Tigers in Bryant-Denny Stadium winning the last five match-ups at home by a combined score of 228-90. 2021 was an instant classic, but Tide fans certainly hope for a less stressful outcome this go around.
Latest lines and betting preview for the Oklahoma Sooners’ in-state matchup with Oklahoma State. From @john9williams
The Oklahoma Sooners play host to the No. 24 Oklahoma State Cowboys on Saturday, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, money line odds, and over/under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet at BetMGM.
The game starts at 6:30 p.m. CT and can be seen on ABC.
In their loss last week against West Virginia, Oklahoma failed to cover a spread yet again, falling to 3-7 on the season. In inclement weather, the two sides played a low-scoring affair that also failed to hit the over and fell to 4-5-1 against the point total.
Despite having a worse record, Oklahoma is more than a touchdown favorite at home against their in-state rivals. While the all-time series record heavily favors the Sooners and Spencer Sanders may be limited, it’s hard to fathom Oklahoma being that big of a favorite with the season they’ve had.
Let’s take a look at the betting lines from BetMGM.
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[autotag]T.D. Roof[/autotag], LB: Out for season (Elbow)
[autotag]Shane Whitter[/autotag], LB: Out for season (Shoulder)
[autotag]Justin Broiles[/autotag], S: Questionable (Knee)
[autotag]Spencer Sanders[/autotag], QB: Questionable (Shoulder)
[autotag]Trace Ford[/autotag], DE: Questionable (Undisclosed)
[autotag]Thomas Harper[/autotag], S: Questionable (Undisclosed)
[autotag]Blaine Green[/autotag], WR: Questionable (Wrist)
[autotag]Tyler Lacy[/autotag], DE: Questionable (Undisclosed)
[autotag]Garret Rangel[/autotag], QB: Questionable (Undisclosed)
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It’s expected to be 40 degrees at kickoff, and at the moment, there isn’t any moisture or wind in the forecast. Still, by halftime, the temperature will be at or below freezing in Norman. That could play a factor in Oklahoma’s ability to find a rhythm offensively.
As we’ve seen in recent weeks, the best part of the Oklahoma offense is their running game led by [autotag]Eric Gray[/autotag]. Oklahoma State’s run defense is a little bit better than Oklahoma’s, but the Cowboys still allow 163 yards per game and 4.4 yards per carry. Gray is second among Power Five runners with at least 150 carries on the season at 6.7 yard per carry.
On what will be a cold night, Oklahoma should continue to lean on the ground game to take the pressure off of a passing attack that’s been inconsistent in recent weeks.
In this game, the big question comes down to how healthy is [autotag]Spencer Sanders[/autotag]. He’s expected to play and will be a threat, but after missing the Kansas game and being limited against Iowa State, there’s no clear expectation on how much he’ll be able to do. Still, he’s a threat with his legs and that’s caused Oklahoma a lot of trouble in 2022. Expect that to keep the Sooners off balance, even if Sanders isn’t at full strength throwing the ball.
The Sooners have struggled to cover spreads in 2022, and I don’t think they will here. With the chilly temps and Oklahoma State’s excellent third-down defense (ninth in the nation at 28.8%), the Sooners will struggle to score a ton of points in this game. Take the under.
Prediction: Oklahoma 27, Oklahoma State 23
Record against the spread and O/U in 2022: 11-8-1.
Get more betting analysis and predictions at Sportsbook Wire.
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