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Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints odds, picks and best bets

Previewing the Panthers at Saints Week 12 NFL matchup, with NFL betting odds, picks and best bets

The Carolina Panthers (5-5) look to keep their playoff hopes alive when they visit the NFC South-leading New Orleans Saints (8-2) at 1 p.m. ET Sunday at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

Carolina at New Orleans: Week 12 preview, betting trends and notes

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  • New Orleans is 7-1 straight up and against the spread in its last eight games.
  • In each of the last five games between the Panthers and Saints in New Orleans, the teams have hit the over — combining to score 57, 52, 79, 79 and 51 points in those games.
  • The Panthers have allowed 20 or more points in each of the last six games.
  • The Saints are a different team in the Superdome, where they have won 16 of their last 20 games.
  • Carolina is 1-5 ATS in its last six November games.

Carolina at New Orleans: Key injuries

The Panthers are banged up on defense. CB Ross Cockrell (quad) has yet to practice this week and DT Gerald McCoy (knee), LB Shaq Thompson (ankle) and safety Eric Reid (knee) have all been limited. For the Saints, guard Andrus Peat (forearm) and CB Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) have yet to practice and tight end Josh Hill (concussion) remains limited and has yet to be cleared for game action.

Carolina at New Orleans: Odds, betting lines and prediction

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 8:55 p.m. ET.

Prediction

New Orleans 31, Carolina 17

Moneyline (?)

Only Cleveland has a higher moneyline number than the Saints (-455) this week. The Panthers are getting +340. If you were to make a bet here, the limited return takes the Saints out of the equation. A very small bet on the upset pick could bring a nice return if Carolina wins, but that doesn’t seem very likely.

New to sports betting? A $10 wager on the Panthers to win would return a profit of $34.

Against the Spread (?)

The Saints are a prohibitive favorite a 9.5 points (-110 on both sides) and that has been enough to get action on the Panthers. This one may not hit that number until late, but the Panthers defense has been allowing veteran quarterbacks to carve them up. Drew Brees will likely be surgical on them. LAY THE POINTS.

Over/Under (?)

The number is a healthy 46.5 and is taking into account that the Saints have surrendered fewer than 20 points a game about every other game since the end of September. However, that can still be enough for the over in the type of game we’re expecting — a couple of first-half touchdown drives by the Saints that puts Carolina in an early hole and forces the Panthers to become pass-heavy, which leads to chunk yards and stops the clock on incompletions. TAKE THE OVER (-106), especially given the history of this rivalry at the Superdome.

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Penn State at Ohio State odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Penn State at Ohio State college football matchup, with NCAA football betting odds, picks and best bets

The Penn State Nittany Lions (9-1, 6-1) will take on the undefeated Ohio State Buckeyes (10-0, 7-0) this weekend in one of the biggest games of the season in determining the potential Big Ten champion. The winner will have the inside track at the East Division championship, while the loser could be left on the outside looking in when it comes to the conference title game.

Kickoff is set for Saturday at noon ET at Ohio Stadium.

We analyze the Penn State-Ohio State odds and betting lines, while providing college football betting tips and advice on this matchup.

Penn State at Ohio State: Three things you need to know

1. Ohio State’s offense gets a lot of credit, but the defense has been phenomenal this season. The Buckeyes have allowed more than 14 points only twice this season — 21 points in the season-opening 45-21 win over Florida Atlantic, and last week’s 56-21 win over Rutgers.

2. Ohio State DE Chase Young is expected to play Saturday following a suspension handed down by the NCAA. He has 13.5 sacks in eight games and is among the favorites to go No. 1 overall in April’s draft.

3. Ohio State has won eight of its last 10 games against Penn State, averaging 33 points per game to the Nittany Lions’ 20. Penn State’s last win was in 2016, a 24-21 victory.

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Penn State at Ohio State: Odds, betting lines and picks

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 8:30 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Ohio State 35, Penn State 24

Moneyline (ML)

Winners of 10 straight and eight of their last 10 against Penn State, the Buckeyes are most likely going to win this game. Ohio State has won 18 in a row at home, too, further bolstering their claim as the favorite in this one.

But as heavily favored as Ohio State is in this one, it’s not worth putting anything on the moneyline. The line for the Buckeyes sits at -1000, meaning you would only profit one-tenth of what you bet.

New to sports betting? A $10 wager on Ohio State to win returns a profit of $1.

Against the Spread (ATS)

The Buckeyes are 18.5-point favorites over the Nittany Lions, which is the largest spread between these two teams since Ohio State was a 20-point favorite in 2010. That’s a lot of points to give up in a rivalry game, even with Ohio State being 8-1 ATS in its last nine games this season.

Penn State has covered the spread in four of its last five games against the Buckeyes. Take PENN STATE (-110) to cover once again on Saturday, given the huge margin.

Over/Under (O/U)

The O/U is 57.5 points (-110 on both sides), a relatively reasonable number considering the Buckeyes average 51.5 points per game. The total has gone over in three of the last four games for both teams, and it will again on Saturday.

Bet the OVER (-110) in this one. The over is 4-0 in the Buckeyes’ last four games in November, and 13-5 in Penn State’s last 18 November games, too.

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Good injury news: George Kittle returns to practice

There’s a reason to be optimistic about George Kittle’s status for Sunday night vs. the Packers.

The 49ers on Thursday finally got some good news on the injury front. Tight end George Kittle was back on the practice field wearing a blue non-contact jersey according to multiple reporters at the 49ers’ facility.

Kittle hasn’t practiced since injuring his knee and ankle on the first play of the team’s Week 9 win over the Cardinals in Arizona. He played the rest of that game and posted six catches for 79 yards and a touchdown.

San Francisco lost their first game without Kittle the following week against the Seahawks. Their run game and passing attack both suffered without Kittle’s multifaceted skill set. They struggled out of the gates the following week against Arizona, and failed to run the ball with any effectiveness. While Jimmy Garoppolo wound up throwing for 424 yards and four touchdowns in a 36-26 win, Kittle’s presence in the passing game was sorely missed on plays designed to go down the field.

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A limited practice Thursday guarantees nothing for the tight end, and head coach Kyle Shanahan on Wednesday said “it’s going to come down to the wire again” with Kittle. However, his return is a good sign, and another practice Friday will give a better indication of his status for Sunday night.

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Denver Broncos at Buffalo Bills odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Broncos at Bills Week 12 NFL matchup, with NFL betting odds, picks and best bets

The Denver Broncos (3-7) hit the road for a second straight week to play in the early window of games when they meet up with the Buffalo Bills (7-3) at 1 p.m. Sunday ET at New Era Field.

Denver at Buffalo: Week 12 preview, betting trends and notes

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  • Buffalo is 10-2 straight up in its last 12 games as a home favorite.
  • Denver is 4-0 against the spread in its last four November games.
  • Buffalo is 5-0 ATS in its last five meetings with Denver.
  • Denver is 5-2 ATS as an underdog this season.
  • Both teams having winning records ATS this season — Buffalo posting a 6-3-1 record and Denver sitting at 6-4.
  • Five of Denver’s losses this season have been by eight points or less, including three losses by just two points each.

Denver at Buffalo: Key injuries

The critical factor to know is that three Denver offensive line starters — Dalton Risner (ankle), Connor McGovern (back) and Ron Leary (shoulder/neck) sat out Wednesday’s practice and replacement starter Ju’Wuan James (knee) was limited. Buffalo offensive lineman Ty Nsekhe likely isn’t going to play because of an ankle injury and DE Jerry Hughes (groin) missed practice Wednesday. Like last week, Hughes will likely be listed as questionable, though he did play against Miami.

Denver at Buffalo: Odds, betting lines and prediction

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 4:45 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Buffalo 20, Denver 16

Moneyline (?)

This game is expected to be tight despite Denver traveling across the country. Buffalo is given a pretty big number (-213) for only being a little more than a field goal favorite. We think Buffalo is going to win, but Denver is getting a solid return (+175), which would make the Broncos the better play if you’re looking for an upset in Week 12. This one is probably best to avoid because it could well come down to the final two minutes to determine a winner.

New to sports betting? A $10 wager on the Broncos to win would return a profit of $17.50.

Against the Spread (?)

This spread has dropped from as high as five points for Buffalo when the spreads opened Monday. Denver’s defense collapsed against Minnesota last week, but has been strong most of the season. Buffalo has a knack for winning close games, so a 3.5-point spread (-106 for underdog Denver, -115 for Buffalo) seems about right on. This one will likely get even action on both sides, but our projection is Buffalo by four, so we’re leaning toward laying the points — but not rubber-stamping it.

Over/Under (?)

Buffalo has played five games this season against teams with a top-20 defense and hasn’t scored more than 17 points in any of those games. Denver has the league’s fourth-rated defense. The O/U is at 37.5, -110 on both sides. The early action has been heavily on the over because it is the lowest O/U on this week’s slate of games. But, it’s there for a reason. The defenses will dominate this one. TAKE THE UNDER.

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Wilder-Ortiz odds: Luis Ortiz seeks revenge vs. Deontay Wilder

Previewing the betting odds for the WBC heavyweight title bout between Luis Ortiz and Deontay Wilder, with boxing analysis, picks and tips.

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Deontay Wilder and Luis Ortiz square off in a rematch for the WBC heavyweight title at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Saturday, with the card kicking off at 9 p.m. ET.

Wilder-Ortiz: What you need to know

Wilder (41-0-1) puts his nearly unblemished record on the line in a title rematch bout on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View. Wilder has seen 98 percent of his victories come via the knockout, including a 10th-round KO back in 2018 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. It nearly went another way, as Ortiz was working him over with heavy, sustained damage in the seventh. However, Wilder showed his champion mettle by pulling himself out of the fire and rebounding with a knockout of his own in what was an epic boxing bout harkening back to the heyday of the sweet science.

For Ortiz (31-1), that remains his only setback in a 32-bout career. Since that right uppercut dropped him from the ranks of the unbeaten he has taken out his aggression on Razvan Cojanu and Travis Kauffman in knockouts before picking up a decision victory against Christian Hammer.

Now, he gets a chance to get all the way on top. He cited problems with his cardio as the reason he petered out in the last bout against Wilder, as he really went all-in in the seventh round trying to drop Wilder, but he just couldn’t finish and expended a lot of energy to do so.

Wilder-Ortiz odds, picks, tips and best bets

May 18, 2019; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Deontay Wilder (bronze trunks) celebrates moments after defeating Dominic Breazeale by knockout in the first round of their world heavyweight championship boxing match at Barclays Center. Photo Credit: Sarah Stier – USA TODAY Sports

Per BetMGM, Wilder (-500) is the heavy favorite over Ortiz (+333) on the 3-way betting line, with a Draw (+2500) also a choice. It isn’t a good choice, though.

If you were to look for lighting to strike twice, with a Wilder knockout in Round 10 (+1400), that pays rather handsomely. However, individual round betting is not a great investment. Instead, look to Round Group Betting, where Wilder to win in Rounds 9-12 (+500) pays fairly well.

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If you like Wilder for the KO/TKO/Technical Decision or DQ victory, BetMGM has him listed as a rather heavy favorite at -334, with a win on points at +650 rather tempting. However, most talking heads expect a knockout, and Wilder’s track record suggests the same. BetMGM has a special prop bet for those looking for the victory via KO or TKO, too.

If you feel the fight will go 12 rounds, with either fighter winning on points (+450), you can do fairly well, but it isn’t a recommended wager.

Are you new to sports betting? A $10 wager on Wilder straight up at -500 to win outright pays just a $2.00 profit. 

I personally prefer Group Betting, with the fight won in Rounds 7-12 (+150), while doubling down on Wilder in Rounds 7-12 (+188). If both of those things come through on a $100 wager, it pays a respectable $269. Sign me up.

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107th Grey Cup: Tiger-Cats vs. Blue Bombers odds, picks and best bets

Previewing the CFL 107th Grey Cup matchup with Hamilton Tiger-Cats vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers CFL Grey Cup betting odds and lines, picks, tips, and best bets.

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Winnipeg Blue Bombers meet in the 107th Grey Cup Sunday at McMahon Stadium in Calgary, AB. The big game will kick off at 6 p.m. ET. We analyze the Tiger-Cats vs. Blue Bombers odds and lines, while providing CFL betting picks and tips for the matchup.

Tiger-Cats vs. Blue Bombers: 107th Grey Cup preview, betting trends and notes

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  • This is the first Grey Cup matchup in which both participants are missing their Week 1 starter at quarterback. Bombers QB Matt Nichols and Ti-Cats QB Jeremiah Masoli suffered season-ending injuries.
  • Blue Bombers QB Zach Collaros has completed 28 of 46 attempts for 460 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions through two playoff games. He suffered an injury in Week 1 with the Saskatchewan Roughriders and was replaced by Cody Fajardo.
  • Collaros started for the Tiger-Cats the last time they made the Grey Cup in 2014. They lost 20-16 to the Calgary Stampeders.
  • The Blue Bombers haven’t played in a Grey Cup since 2011, when they lost 34-23 to the BC Lions.
  • Hamilton hasn’t won a Grey Cup since 1999 and Winnipeg hasn’t won since 1990.
  • The Tabbies beat the Bombers 23-15 in Hamilton in Week 7, and 33-13 in Winnipeg in Week 16.

Tiger-Cats vs. Blue Bombers: 107th Grey Cup odds, picks and betting tips

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 3 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Tiger-Cats 32, Blue Bombers 26

Moneyline (ML)

The Tiger-Cats (-176) are relatively large favorites over the Blue Bombers (+145) in the championship game. Hamilton went 6-3 on the road over the regular season and Winnipeg was 3-6 before winning back-to-back road playoff games. The two sides will now meet at a neutral site.

Back HAMILTON to end its Grey Cup drought and extend Winnipeg’s by another year.

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Against the Spread (ATS)

Both teams have been excellent ATS through the postseason. The Ti-Cats are 13-4 overall ATS and 6-2 on the road. The Bombers were 14-6 overall and 5-4 on the road, and covered as underdogs in each of their two road playoff games.

Stick with the TIGER-CATS, who’re laying -3.5 points at -110.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the OVER 51.5 (-110). The Bombers had played to four straight Overs before falling short of the projected total last week against the Roughriders. The Tiger-Cats went 2-2-1 against the O/U over five games since the beginning of October.

Four of the last five Grey Cups have fallen short of this year’s projected total, but Sunday is calling for clear skies and temperatures above freezing in Calgary. The runways will be clear.

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Texas Christian at Oklahoma odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s TCU Horned Frogs at Oklahoma Sooners matchup, with college football analysis, betting odds, picks a best bets.

The Oklahoma Sooners (9-1, 6-1) host the Texas Christian Horned Frogs (5-5, 3-4) Saturday in Normal at 8 p.m. ET.

We analyze the TCU-Oklahoma odds and betting lines, while providing college football betting tips and advice on this matchup.

TCU at Oklahoma: Three things you need to know

1. The Horned Frogs won at Texas Tech last week, 33-31, but they haven’t won consecutive games since Aug. 31-Sept. 14 against FCS Arkansas-Pine Bluff and Purdue

2. Oklahoma ranks No. 1 in the country with 581.1 total yards per game, while ranking fifth with 333.8 passing yards per game and third in the nation with 47.0 PPG.

3. Sooners WR CeeDee Lamb (head) missed last week’s game at Baylor, and he remains questionable.

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TCU at Oklahoma: Odds, betting lines and picks

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 3 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Oklahoma 48, TCU 24

Moneyline (ML)

Oklahoma (-910) is just too costly at this price level, and you cannot trust TCU (+560), even with a shaky Sooners defense and Lamb uncertain to play.

New to sports betting? A $10 wager on Oklahoma to win would return a profit of $1.10.

Against the Spread (ATS)

OKLAHOMA (-18.5, -106) has a high-octane offensive attack, led by dynamic QB Jalen Hurts, and even if Lamb doesn’t play, it proved last week the offense is deep enough to overcome his absence. TCU (+18.5, -115) is desperate, needing a win this week or next week to attain bowl eligibility. The Horned Frogs host West Virginia next week in a much more winnable game. The Sooners are going to blow their doors off.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 64.5 (-110) has been the play in games involving the Sooners lately, going 3-1. Oklahoma has registered 34 or more points in all 10 of its games to date. The Over is also 4-0 in the past four for the Horned Frogs.

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Oklahoma State at West Virginia odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Oklahoma State at West Virginia college football matchup, with college football betting odds, picks and best bets

The Oklahoma State Cowboys (7-3, 4-3, Big 12) and West Virginia Mountaineers (4-6, 2-5) meet Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W. Va., at noon ET.

We analyze the Oklahoma State-West Virginia odds and betting lines, while providing college football betting tips and advice on this matchup.

Oklahoma State at West Virginia: Three things you need to know

1. Cowboys RB Chuba Hubbard leads the Big 12 with 1,726 rushing yards and a total of 20 touchdowns. The yardage total is tops in the FBS.

2. Oklahoma State took a big hit with WR Tylan Wallace (knee) out for the season due to a knee injury.

3. West Virginia ranks 115th in total yards (328.6) and 129th in rushing yards (76.7) per contest. Defensively, WVU ranks 101st in passing yards allowed (253.9) and tied for 88th in points allowed (30.9).

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Oklahoma State at West Virginia: Odds, betting lines and picks

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 2:30 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Oklahoma 34, West Virginia 23

Moneyline (ML)

Oklahoma State (-250) is a bit pricey, especially for a team playing without its leading receiver while on the road. But you can’t trust West Virginia (+205) despite its upset win over K-State last week to keep its bowl hopes alive.

New to sports betting? A $10 wager on Oklahoma State to win would return a profit of $4.00.

Against the Spread (ATS)

OKLAHOMA STATE (-6.5, -115) is a tempting play as a favorite by less than a touchdown. The Cowboys have one of the top running backs in the nation, and the Mountaineers are tied for 74th against the run, allowing 167.1 yards per game. That’s where this game will be won.

Over/Under (O/U)

PASS. The over/under (55.5) is going to be too close to call in this one. The Cowboys have a prolific offense, but with Wallace missing they won’t be hitting on all cylinders. The West Virginia offense is also a concern, having been inconsistent and just marginal all season.

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Texas A&M at Georgia odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Texas A&M Aggies at Georgia Bulldogs betting odds and lines, with college football analysis, picks and best bets.

The Texas A&M Aggies (7-3, 4-2 SEC West) and Georgia Bulldogs (9-1, 6-1 SEC East) square off between the hedges at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga. at 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday. We analyze the Texas A&M-Georgia odds and betting lines, while providing college football betting tips and advice on this matchup.

Texas A&M at Georgia: Three things you need to know

1. The Aggies rank a respectable 25th in total defense, allowing 327.9 yards per game, and they’re 23rd in points allowed (20.3 PPG).

2. Georgia RB D’Andre Swift has rolled up 1,027 rushing yards and eight total touchdowns.

3. The Bulldogs rank sixth in total yards allowed (267.5), third in rushing yards allowed (75.8) and second in the nation with just 10.5 PPG allowed.

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Texas A&M at Georgia: Odds, betting lines and picks

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 6:45 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Georgia 31, Texas A&M 14

Moneyline (ML)

Georgia (-556) looks to keep hope alive for a spot in the College Football Playoff, but it has no room for error. While the Bulldogs will win this game, risking more than five times the potential winnings is just not worth it. A&M (+395) isn’t going to pull the upset, so save the money.

New to sports betting? A $10 wager on Georgia to win would return a profit of $1.80.

Against the Spread (ATS)

GEORGIA (-13.5, -110) is an attractive play at less than two touchdowns. Even at a flat 14 the Dawgs aren’t a bad play if the line moves up by Saturday.

Texas A&M (+13.5, -110) has a decent passing attack, and they are 11-5 ATS in the past 16 against winning teams. However, UGA is 14-5 ATS in the past 19 against winning teams and 20-8 ATS in the past 28 SEC battles. Look for UGA to keep it rolling.

Over/Under (O/U)

PASS. The projected total of 45.5 is going to be super close. If I were to lean one way, I’d say Under (-139). The Under is 5-0 in UGA’s past five overall, and 26-9-2 in the past 37 in Athens. The Under is also 5-1 in A&M’s past six on the road. However, with big-time QBs like Jake Fromm, Kellen Mond and Swift, it could easily go Over, too.

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Oregon at Arizona State odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Oregon Ducks at Arizona State Sun Devils betting odds and lines, with college football analysis, picks and best bets.

The Oregon Ducks (9-1, 7-0 Pac-12 North) and Arizona State Sun Devils (5-5, 2-5 Pac-12 South) meet Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET. We analyze the Oregon-Arizona State odds and betting lines, while providing college football betting tips and advice on this matchup.

Oregon at Arizona State: Three things you need to know

1. The Ducks look to keep their College Football Playoff hopes alive and cannot afford to be tripped up against the Sun Devils, or against Oregon State in the Civil War.

2. Oregon enters 4-1 against the spread in the past five Pac-12 battles, while the Sun Devils are 0-3-1 ATS in the past four league outings.

3. The Ducks rank 14th in the country with 37.8 points per game (PPG), and they’re 10th in the land defensively, yielding just 14.8 PPG.

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Oregon at Arizona State: Odds, betting lines and picks

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 2:30 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Oregon 34, Arizona State 13

Moneyline (ML)

The moneyline is just not worth the risk. Oregon (-667) is too expensive, and Arizona State (+445) just doesn’t have the consistent offensive attack to stay with the high-octane Ducks.

New to sports betting? A $10 wager on Oregon to win outright would return a profit of $1.50.

Against the Spread (ATS)

OREGON (-14.5, -105) is the play here, although I’d feel a lot more comfortable buying the line down under two touchdowns or playing this game as part of a large teaser.

Arizona State (+14.5, -115) is just 1-4-1 ATS in the past six at home, and 2-5 ATS in the past seven at home against the Ducks. Oregon is 8-3-1 ATS in the past 12 meetings overall in this series, too.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 52.5 (-110) is the play, going 12-4-1 in Oregon’s last 17 games on the road and 7-1 in its past eight on a grass surface. The Over is 4-1 in Arizona State’s past five overall, but the Under is 5-2 in the past seven following a non-cover in its previous outing.

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