Colts vs. Bengals: Prediction, point spread, best bet in Week 14

Here’s our betting preview for the Week 14 matchup.

The Indianapolis Colts (7-5) play the Cincinnati Bengals (6-6) on Sunday, 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.

The game starts at 1:00 p.m. ET and can be seen on CBS.

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In a matchup that features plenty of playoff implications, the Colts will be riding a four-game winning streak into Cincinnati. Meanwhile, the Bengals are coming off an impressive road win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in prime time—the first victory with Jake Browning under center. The Colts enter the weekend as the No. 6 seed with the Bengals one game behind them sitting at No. 10 in the AFC.

  • Point spread: Colts +2
  • Money line: +105 Colts / – 125 Bengals
  • Over-under: 44

Colts vs. Bengals injury report:


Check out the latest injury report here.

Advice and prediction

Zack Moss UNDER 74.5 rushing yards (-115)

There’s no denying how appreciative the Colts should be that Moss is able to step in as the starter with Jonathan Taylor (thumb) on the mend. However, this isn’t a matchup that’s lining up to be fruitful for offensive production. Even though he just got the starting role back last week, Moss hasn’t hit 70 rushing yards in a game since Week 5. Meanwhile, the Bengals have allowed just four running backs to surpass that mark this season. Expect Cincinnati to stack the box and force Gardner Minshew to beat them through the air. Maybe Moss is due, and he’s proven to show out enough at times. But it seems like a tough bet to make considering all the factors.

Prediction: Colts 27, Bengals 24

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Colts vs. Titans: Prediction, point spread, best bet in Week 13

Here’s our betting preview for the Week 13 matchup between the Colts and Titans.

The Indianapolis Colts (6-5) play the Tennessee Titans (4-7) on Sunday, 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.

The game starts at 1:00 p.m. ET and can be seen on CBS.

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The Colts are riding a three-game winning streak for the first time since the 2021 season and currently sit at the No. 7 seed in the AFC playoff race with six games remaining. Even though they’ll be without Jonathan Taylor (thumb) for a few weeks, they’ll have Zack Moss to carry the load in the backfield. Meanwhile, the Titans just snapped a three-game losing streak and have lost five of their last seven.

  • Point spread: Colts -1
  • Money line: -120 Colts / +100 Titans
  • Over-under: 42.5

Colts vs. Titans injury report:


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Advice and prediction

Michael Pittman Jr. OVER 72.5 receiving yards (-115)

There have been few receivers as consistent as Pittman this season. He has at least eight receptions in each of the last four games and has averaged 81.2 receiving yards per game over the last six games. Meanwhile, the Titans have allowed one receiver to surpass this line of 72.5 yards in four of the last five games so there’s a strong chance Pittman makes good on this bet.

Prediction: Colts 21, Titans 17

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Michigan football vs. Iowa in Big Ten Championship: Prediction, point spread, odds, best bet

What you should know as well as our final prediction! #GoBlue

Michigan football took care of business against Ohio State last Saturday, clinching the Big Ten East for the right to play Big Ten West champion Iowa, in the Big Ten Championship game. It’s the second time in three years the Wolverines will face the Hawkeyes.

After missing three games due to a suspension by the Big Ten, head coach Jim Harbaugh will triumphantly return to the sidelines to coach in his seventh game of the year, and the team’s 13th of the season.

The game starts at 8 p.m. EST and can be seen on Fox.

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Last week, the Wolverines had to hang on to beat the Buckeyes, but won thanks to a Rod Moore interception with approximately 30 seconds left in The Game. The maize and blue are big favorites in this matchup, which pits the No. 2 team in the country against the No. 16 team.

Here’s what you need to know:

  • Point spread: Michigan -22.5
  • Money line: Michigan -2000, Iowa +1000
  • Over-under: 35.5

Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Michigan Wolverines injury report (last week):

Michigan

OUT

  • Zak Zinter (season)

questionable

  • Danny Hughes
  • Myles Hinton
  • LaDarius Henderson

Iowa

Out

  • Diante Vines
  • TJ Hall
  • Reese Osgood
  • Zach Twedt
  • Beau Stephens
  • Luke Lachey
  • Cade McNamara (season)
  • Erick All (season)
  • Cooper DeJean (season)

Questionable

  • Deontae Craig
  • Logan Jones

Advice and prediction

Michigan football has gotten through two of its big tests thus far this season but plays another otherworldly defense for the third time in four weeks. The Wolverines moved the ball well on Penn State on the ground and in both facets against Ohio State. This Iowa defense is particularly tough and doesn’t give up much of anything, but the pass game should be in a good situation, especially with defensive back Cooper DeJean out for the season.

On the other side of the ball, Michigan will have the second-toughest defense Iowa has seen all year (behind Penn State, when it was shut out). The Hawkeyes have, by far, the worst offense in the Power Five, and barring something up head coach Kirk Ferentz’s sleeve, shouldn’t be able to do much  with backup quarterback Deacon Hill and company.

Theoretically this should be a low-scoring game, but Michigan has weapons unlike what Iowa has seen this year and a defense that shouldn’t allow much on the other side. Not as lopsided as the 2021 contest, but we’re taking Michigan in the spread and the over.

Prediction: Michigan 35, Iowa 3

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Nebraska vs. Iowa: Prediction, point spread, odds, best bet

The Nebraska Cornhuksers opened as a small favorite over Iowa but is now the favorites for Friday afternoon’s rivalry matchup.

The Nebraska Cornhuskers will look to achieve bowl eligibility in year one of the Matt Rhule era on Friday afternoon against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln.

The Huskers and Hawkeyes are set to kick off at 11:00 a.m. CT on Friday, with the game televised nationally on CBS.

Entering game week, Vegas didn’t love the Huskers’ chances of doing so with the Iowa Hawkeyes opening as a slight one-point favorite. However, the betting public has quickly jumped on the matchup and has bet heavily in favor of the Huskers with the spread as of Tuesday morning flipping to -1.5 in favor of the Huskers according to BetMGM.

Similarly, the over/under for the game opened at an extremely low 29.5 points and has quickly been bet down to 26.5 points.

The Huskers enter the week in the midst of a three-game losing streak after winning five of six from mid-September through the end of October. This past weekend, they fell to the Wisconsin Badgers 24-17 in overtime on a three-yard touchdown run by Braelon Allen.

Iowa this past weekend clinched a spot in the Big Ten championship game with a 15-13 win over Illinois, their third win in a row since a controversial loss to Minnesota in late October. The Hawkeyes enter this week with a 9-2 record and ranked 16th in the College Football Playoff poll.

Nebraska leads the series all-time between the two programs 30-20-3 though the Hawkeyes have dominated the series of late winning eight of the last 10.

    • Point spread: Nebraska -1.5
    • Over-under: 26.5 points

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Nebraska vs. Wisconsin: Prediction, point spread, odds, best bet

The Nebraska Cornhuskers have opened as a touchdown udnerdog to the Wisconsin Badgers for their primetime matchup on Satruday evening.

Following a second-straight field goal loss, this time a 13-10 defeat at the hands of Maryland, the Nebraska Cornhuskers have opened as a touchdown underdog for their road matchup against the Wisconsin Badgers, according to Bet MGM. The spread has since slid down slightly in favor of the Cornhuskers, with Wisconsin now a six-point favorite.

The Huskers and Badgers are set to kick off at 6:30 p.m. CT on Saturday, with the game televised nationally on NBC.

After winning five of six games following an 0-2 start, the Cornhuskers have lost back-to-back games to Michigan State and Maryland by a combined six points. Prior to defeating the Cornhuskers, both the Spartans and Terrapins were coming off extensive losing streaks, a six-game losing streak for Michigan State and a four-game losing streak for Maryland.

On the other side of the field, Wisconsin has lost four of their last five games, including three straight to Ohio State, Indiana, and Northwestern. The Badgers have dealt with numerous injuries throughout the season, including quarterback Tanner Mordecai and running back Chaz Mellusi.

Wisconsin leads the series all-time between the two programs 12-4, including winning nine straight since 2012.

    • Point spread: Wisconsin -6
    • Over-under: 34.5 Points

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Colts vs. Patriots: Prediction, point spread, best bet in Week 10

Here’s the betting preview for Week 10.

The Indianapolis Colts (4-5) play the New England Patriots(2-7) on Sunday, 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.

The game starts at 4:05 p.m. ET and can be seen on NFL Network.

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The Colts ended their three-game losing streak with a road win in Week 9 and now travel to Germany to take on the Patriots, who have lost five of their last six and hold the worst record in the AFC. These two teams have met twice since the Tom Brady era ended, splitting those games 1-1. The Colts won the matchup in 2021 while the Patriots dominated their win in 2022.

  • Point spread: Colts -1.5
  • Money line: -130 Colts / +110 Patriots
  • Over-under: 43

Colts vs. Patriots injury report:


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Advice and prediction

Michael Pittman Jr. OVER 65.5 receiving yards (-115)

There’s no telling how the overseas game will pan out, but one constant throughout the entire season for the Colts has been their leader in the wide receiver room. Only two players have at least eight receptions in two games this season. One is Tyreek Hill. The other is Pittman. He has reached 60 or more receiving yards in three out of his last four games while the Patriots have allowed the fifth-most receiving yards to wideouts over the last five weeks. With Josh Downs potentially missing this game or being extremely limited due to a knee injury, it wouldn’t be a surprise if Pittman was the sole focus in the passing game.

Prediction: Colts 23, Patriots 20

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Michigan football vs. Penn State: Prediction, point spread, odds, best bet

Our final score prediction as well as set up for Michigan football’s Week 11 tilt in Happy Valley.

At the time of this writing, it’s assumed that Jim Harbaugh will be on the sidelines for Michigan football against No. 10 Penn State, but with the Big Ten contemplating action, it’s not a surety. Would it change the calculus if it’s Sherrone Moore on the sideline overseeing the entire operation? Or another coach? The Wolverines aren’t hoping to find out.

The game starts at noon EST and can be seen on Fox.

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Last week, the Wolverines won emphatically, completely dominating Purdue, 41-13, even though it wasn’t the sharpest performance by the maize and blue.

It will be a closer point spread this week with it being a top-10 matchup, Michigan’s first ranked opponent of the year. Here’s what you need to know:

  • Point spread: Michigan -4.5
  • Money line: Michigan -210, Penn State +170
  • Over-under: 45.5

Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Michigan Wolverines injury report (last week):

Michigan

OUT

  • Davis Warren
  • C.J. Stokes
  • Keshaun Harris

questionable

  • Amorion Walker
  • D.J. Waller
  • Kalel Mullings

Penn State

Out

  • Harrison Wallace III
  • Mehki Flowers 1
  • Elliot Washington II
  • Chop Robinson
  • Smith Vilbert

Questionable

  • Amin Vanover

Advice and prediction

Michigan football hasn’t played anybody, everyone says, and right now, the Wolverines have their backs against the wall given all of the off-field distractions. The maize and blue are theoretically better on both sides of the ball in terms of the trenches. J.J. McCarthy is better than Drew Allar. But the big question mark surrounds Jim Harbaugh with the game ensuing — will he be there? We’re betting yes, whether it’s because there’s no suspension or that Michigan gets an injunction. Penn State has looked pedestrian at times this year while the Wolverines have not. Michigan is just the better team.

We’re taking Michigan in the spread and the over.

Prediction: Michigan 37, Penn State 11

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Michigan football vs. MSU: Prediction, point spread, odds, best bet

Finally got a game coming up! #GoBlue

Despite Michigan football being in the news for all the wrong reasons, the Wolverines will take the field still undefeated entering Week 10. The maize and blue’s next foe is a roiling Purdue Boilermakers team that has not played nearly as well as its predecessor Michigan saw in the Big Ten Championship game a year ago.

The game starts at 7:30 p.m. EDT and can be seen on NBC.

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Two weeks ago, the Wolverines won emphatically, completely dominating Michigan State, 49-0, the worst beating the Spartans have received at the hands of the Wolverines in Spartan Stadium since 1947.

If you thought the past few games have seen lofty point spreads, this week is even more emphatic with the struggling Boilermakers coming to town.

  • Point spread: Michigan -32.5
  • Money line: N/A
  • Over-under: 52.5

Purdue Boilermakers vs. Michigan Wolverines injury report:

Michigan

OUT

  • Karmello English
  • Kalel Mullings
  • C.J. Stokes

questionable

  • Zeke Berry
  • Marlin Klein

Purdue

Out

  • Abdur-Rahmaan Yaseen
  • Damarjhe Lewis
  • Scotty Humpich
  • Luke Griffin (Season)

Questionable

  • Julio Macias
  • Mahamane Moussa

Advice and prediction

Ryan Walters has had some harsh words for Jim Harbaugh and the Wolverines, declaring them guilty of the allegations. Michigan has had to sit on its hands the past two weeks and just listen to all of the noise about ‘cheating’ and everything else. While I think there’s an opportunity for Purdue to jump on a Wolverines team that maybe will be pushing a little too hard at the outset of the game. But then, expect a team with much more talent across the board to do what it’s been doing: dominate thoroughly and convincingly.

We’re taking Michigan in the spread and the over.

Prediction: Michigan 55, Purdue 10

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Nets vs. Cavaliers: Prediction, point spread, odds, over/under, best bet

Here’s what you need to know to place your best on the Brooklyn Nets’ season opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday.

The Brooklyn Nets (0-0) will be hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers (0-0) at Barclays Center on Wednesday to open the 2023-24 season and if you’re wondering how you can watch all the action live, you’ve come to the right place.

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 Sportsbook!

The Nets come into this matchup with plenty of reasons for optimism, most notably being that guard Ben Simmons is looking the best that he has looked in the past few seasons. Not to mention, outside of Dariq Whitehead (foot), the 22nd overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, being out for this game, the Nets are fully healthy.

For the Cavaliers, who many consider one of the better teams in the Eastern Conference, they will be looking to be one of the teams that has the honor of facing the Milwaukee Bucks or the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals at some point in the postseason. Going into this game, Cleveland will be a lot less than 100% because of some key injuries.

This game can be seen locally on YES Network (Nets) and Bally Sports Ohio (Cavaliers).

Michigan football vs. MSU: Prediction, point spread, odds, best bet

Our final score prediction and best bets. #GoBlue

Michigan football is undefeated entering Week 8, and after one week back home, the Wolverines are making the short trek to East Lansing to take on 2-4 rival, Michigan State.

The game starts at 7:30 p.m. EDT and can be seen on NBC.

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Last week, the Wolverines won emphatically, but it took a long time to get going. Indiana had taken an early lead, but that would be the Hoosiers’ only score. Michigan controlled the game from there. MSU, on the other hand, had a 24-6 lead over Rutgers before losing 24-27.

If you thought the past few weeks have seen lofty point spreads, this week is even more emphatic with the struggling Hoosiers coming to town.

  • Point spread: Michigan -25.5
  • Money line: Michigan -3000, MSU +1200
  • Over-under: 46.5

MSU Spartans vs. Michigan Wolverines injury report:

Michigan

OUT

  • Zeke Berry
  • C.J. Stokes
  • Kalel Mullings
  • Marlin Klein

questionable

  • None

MSU

Out

  • Chuck Brantley
  • Jaren Mangham
  • Jaelon Barbarin (Season)
  • Jarrett Jackson
  • Malcolm Jones
  • Bai Jobe
  • Marqui Lowery
  • Dre Butler
  • Keyshawn Blackstock
  • Jack Nickel

Questionable

  • None

Advice and prediction

Michigan has emphatically beat the spread each of the past four weeks, but with the weather forecast calling for rain and this being MSU’s Super Bowl, there’s no telling what will happen.

However, this is a much, much more talented team from Ann Arbor than the one in East Lansing, and Michigan has relished playing on the road. There’s certainly some anger inside Schembechler Hall due to the postgame shenanigans as well as the new scandal, so expect the Wolverines to roll. Take the over, and Michigan by both the money line and the point spread.

Prediction: Michigan 42, MSU 9

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