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NFL Betting Guide – NFL Divisional Playoffs: Odds, lines, spreads, picks and best bets
Game-by-game NFL Divisional Playoff breakdowns, with NFL betting odds, lines, predictions, picks and betting tips for each game.
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NFL Playoffs continue this weekend, as we’re down to eight teams in the chase to be this season’s Super Bowl Champion. SportsbookWire’s NFL Playoff Betting Guide is at your service, full of NFL odds, lines, spreads, game-by-game predictions, picks and best-bet selections to help you make the best NFL sports bets for the week.
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NFL Playoffs: Divisional Round
Saturday, January 11, 2020
Minnesota Vikings at San Francisco 49ers – 4:35 p.m. ET – NBC
Tennessee Titans at Baltimore Ravens – 8:15 p.m. ET – CBS
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Sunday, January 12, 2020
Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs – 3:05 p.m. ET – CBS
Seattle Seahawks at Green Bay Packers – 6:40 p.m. ET – FOX
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Wild Card Round: Seattle Seahawks at Philadelphia Eagles odds, picks and best bets
Previewing Sunday’s Wild Card Round matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and Philadelphia Eagles, with NFL betting odds, picks and best bets
The Seattle Seahawks (11-5) and Philadelphia Eagles (9-7) will wrap up Wild Card Weekend Sunday at 4:40 p.m. ET at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. We analyze the Seahawks-Eagles odds and sports betting lines, while providing NFL betting tips and advice on this matchup.
Seahawks at Eagles: Wild Card Round preview, betting trends and notes
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- The Seahawks-Eagles is the only rematch from the regular season of the four wild-card games. Seattle won in Philadelphia by a 17-9 score in Week 12.
- The Seahawks are going to enter this one awfully angry after blowing a chance at the NFC West Division crown and a first-round bye on their home field against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 17.
- Seattle’s offense ranked eighth in total yards (374.4), while ranking 14th in passing yards (236.9) and fourth with 137.5 rushing yards per game. They also scored 25.3 points per game to rank ninth in the NFL.
- Defensively, the Seahawks struggled mightily all season, ranking 26th in total yards (381.6), 27th in passing yards (263.9) and 22nd in rushing yards (117.7) allowed while yielding 24.9 PPG to rank 22nd.
- Philadelphia posted 360.8 total yards per game to rank 14th, and they were 11th in both passing yards (239.6) and rushing yards (121.2) per game while ranking 12th with 24.1 PPG.
- The Eagles were 10th in the NFL with just 331.7 total yards allowed, and they were 19th in passing yards (241.6) allowed and third against the run (90.1). They allowed 22.1 PPG, ranking a rather middling 15th.
Seahawks at Eagles: Key injuries
Seahawks
- TE Luke Willson (hip) day-to-day
- LB Mychal Kendricks (knee) out
- WR Malik Turner (concussion) questionable
Eagles
- WR Nelson Agholor (knee) questionable
- TE Zach Ertz (ribs) questionable
- OT Lane Johnson (ankle) questionable
- RB Miles Sanders (ankle) questionable
Seahawks at Eagles: Odds, betting lines and prediction
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 10:45 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Seahawks 23, Eagles 19
Moneyline (?)
The SEAHAWKS (-133) are mild favorites on the road. While they have some injury issues in the backfield, as they were forced to turn to RBs Marshawn Lynch and Robert Turbin out of desperation, their injury problems pale in comparison to those of the host Eagles (+110).
Against the Spread (?)
The SEAHAWKS (-1.5, -115) are cheaper against the spread if you’re feeling them to win outright. Seattle is just 2-5 ATS in their past seven playoff games, but they’re 5-1 ATS in the past six in the Wild Card Round.
The Eagles (+1.5, -106) are 5-0 ATS in their past five playoff games, but just 5-12 ATS in the past 17 as a home underdog.
Over/Under (?)
The UNDER 45.5 (-115) is the way to go here. We had a total of 26 points when these teams met about six weeks ago. There will be a little more production in this one, especially since the Seahawks figure to have their offense a little pass intensive. Still, the Under is 5-2 in the past seven for the Seahawks as a playoff favorite, and 8-2 in the past 10 as a road favorite. The Under is also 8-1-1 in the past 10 playoff home games, and 5-1 in the past six in the Wild Card Round.
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Wild Card Round: Buffalo Bills at Houston Texans odds, picks and best bets
Previewing Saturday’s Wild Card Round showdown between the Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans, with betting odds, picks, tips and best bets.
The Buffalo Bills (10-6) and Houston Texans (10-6) kick off Wild Card Weekend Saturday at 4:35 p.m. ET at NRG Stadium. We analyze the Bills-Texans odds and sports betting lines, while providing NFL betting tips and advice on this matchup.
Bills at Texans: Wild Card Round preview, betting trends and notes
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- The Bills return to the playoffs for the second time in three years after a 17-year postseason hiatus. They haven’t won a playoff game since 1995.
- The Texans won their fourth AFC South title in five years but they’re looking to win just their second playoff game in that span.
- The two sides last met Oct. 14, 2018, with the Texans winning 20-13 at home.
- Houston ranked 14th in the NFL with 23.6 points per game and 13th with 362.0 total yards of offense per game. Buffalo was 23rd in points per game (19.6) and 24th in yards per game (330.2).
- The Bills had the No. 2 defense in the NFL with 16.2 PPG allowed per game. They ranked third in yards allowed per game (298.3). The Texans rank 19th in PPG allowed (24.1) and 28th in YPG allowed (388.3).
- Both teams produced one 1,000-yard receiver in Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins (1,165) and Bills WR John Brown (1,060). No Bills running back topped 775 yards, while Texans RB Carlos Hyde rushed for 1,070 yards.
- The Bills had a turnover differential of plus-4 to the Texans’ neutral rating.
- Buffalo finished the regular season with 44 sacks to Houston’s 31. The Texans gave up more sacks (49-40).
Bills at Texans: Key injuries
Bills CB Levi Wallace (ankle) is considered day-to-day.
Texans WR Will Fuller (groin) is expected to play. DL J.J. Watt (pectoral) is aiming to return from the Reserve/Injured list either this week or next.
Bills at Texans: Odds, betting lines and prediction
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 9:20 p.m. ET.
Prediction
Texans 21, Bills 15
Moneyline (?)
The Bills (+130) have the better defense, but the TEXANS (-154) have the more balanced offense and will be inspired in front of a home crowd desperate for a postseason win after so much failure. The return of Watt hangs huge in this one. He’ll be needed to help contain Bills QB Josh Allen, who has 510 yards and nine touchdowns on the ground this year.
The Texans went 5-3 at home while the Bills were 6-2 on the road. Week 17 was a glorified bye week for both sides, and they both lost.
Against the Spread (?)
Get better value on the TEXANS (-2.5, -115) by backing them to win by at least a field goal. Houston was 7-8-1 against the spread overall while Buffalo was 9-5-2. The Texans were just 2-6 ATS at home and the Bills were a league-best 6-0-2 ATS on the road.
The trends can be thrown out in the playoffs, especially with such a small gap.
Over/Under (?)
Take the UNDER 42.5 (-110). The Bills have the stronger defense while the Texans will be extra motivated if Watt is able to line up along the defensive line. It’s also the first career playoff game for Allen under center and some early contact by the Texans’ pass rush could force some costly mistakes.
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NFL Betting Guide – Week 17: Odds, lines, spreads, picks and best bets
Game-by-game NFL Week 17 breakdowns, with NFL betting odds, lines, predictions, picks and betting tips for each game.
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Today is your last chance of the year to bet on a full slate of NFL teams. SportsbookWire’s NFL Betting Guide is at your service for Week 17; full of NFL odds, lines, spreads, game-by-game predictions, picks and best-bet selections to help you make the best NFL sports bets for the week.
Be sure to check out our top NFL Underdog Bets for Week 17, where our Ken Pomponio is 29-19 on underdog predictions with this weekly staple.
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NFL Week 19 – Sunday, December 29, 2019
Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals – 1:00 p.m. ET – CBS
Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots – 1:00 p.m. ET – CBS
Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings – 1:00 p.m. ET – FOX
Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs – 1:00 p.m. ET – CBS
New York Jets at Buffalo Bills – 1:00 p.m. ET – CBS
Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions – 1:00 p.m. ET – FOX
New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers – 1:00 p.m. ET – FOX
Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – 1:00 p.m. ET – FOX
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Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants – 4:25 p.m. ET – FOX
Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans – 4:25 p.m. ET – CBS
Washington Redskins at Dallas Cowboys – 4:25 p.m. ET – FOX
Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens – 4:25 p.m. ET – CBS
Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars – 4:25 p.m. ET – CBS
Oakland Raiders at Denver Broncos – 4:25 p.m. ET – CBS
Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Rams – 4:25 p.m. ET – FOX
San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks – 8:20 p.m. ET – NBC
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Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants odds, picks and best bets
Previewing Sunday’s Eagles at Giants NFL matchup, with NFL betting odds, picks and best bets
The Philadelphia Eagles (8-7) and the host New York Giants (4-11) will do battle at MetLife Stadium Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET (on FOX). We analyze the Eagles-Giants sports betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks and tips for the Week 17 matchup.
Eagles at Giants: Week 17 preview, betting trends and notes
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- The Eagles can punch their ticket to the postseason with a victory in this battle, or a Cowboys loss against the Redskins, to wrap up the NFC East title.
- The Eagles topped the Giants 23-17 in overtime on Monday Night Football Dec. 9, as QB Eli Manning and the G-Men nearly pulled the upset as 9.5-point underdogs while the under (45.5) cashed.
- Philadelphia is 5-2 against the spread in the past seven games in the month of December, while going 4-1 ATS in their past five in Week 17.
- New York has cashed in four of the past five games overall, and 7-3 ATS in the past 10 games in the month of December.
- The G-Men are 1-4 ATS in the past five home games, and 0-5 ATS in the past five against teams with a winning overall record.
- The over is 27-11 in the past 38 road games for Philly, while the under is 5-2 in their past seven overall.
- The over has hit in six of the past eight for the Giants, including 5-2 in the past seven inside the division.
Eagles at Giants: Key injuries
Eagles: RB Jordan Howard (shoulder) is off the injury report and expected to serve as the third-string tailback. WR Nelson Agholor (knee) and TE Zach Ertz (ribs, back) are both out, while OT Lane Johnson (ankle) is questionable.
Giants: TE Rhett Ellison (concussion) landed on the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, ending his season.
Eagles at Giants: Odds, betting lines and prediction
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 2:15 p.m. ET.
Prediction
Eagles 31, Giants 23
Moneyline (?)
The Eagles (-223) are in a winner-take-all scenario: take care of the Giants and they’re into the playoffs as NFC East champs. While that’s fully expected, you can’t risk more than double your return. So it’s a PASS on the moneyline.
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Against the Spread (?)
The EAGLES (-4.5, -106) can be trusted, as they have everything to play for, while the Giants (+4.5, -115) are playing for nothing but pride. Philly is 9-3 ATS in the past 12 trips to MetLife Stadium, too, while the road team is 4-1 ATS in the past five in this series.
Over/Under (?)
OVER 45.5 (-106) is the play in this one. The Giants defense has long since checked out, and was tuned up for 35 points last week by the lowly Redskins. The over has connected in seven straight meetings in New York, too, while going 6-2 in the past eight battles in this series overall.
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Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals odds, picks and best bets
Previewing Sunday’s Browns at Bengals NFL matchup, with NFL betting odds, picks and best bets
The Cleveland Browns (6-9) and host Cincinnati Bengals (1-14) will tangle at Paul Brown Stadium Sunday at 1 p.m. ET (on Fox). We analyze the Browns-Bengals sports betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks and tips for the Week 17 matchup.
Browns at Bengals: Week 17 preview, betting trends and notes
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- The Bengals wrapped up the No. 1 overall pick in 2020 NFL Draft with their overtime loss last week in Miami.
- The Browns topped the Bengals 27-19 in Week 14, covering as 6.5-point favorites as the Over (43) connected.
- The Browns are 0-5 against the spread in the past five road outings and 3-7-1 ATS in the past 11 games overall. They’re also 2-5-1 ATS in the past eight as a road favorite, and 1-4 ATS in the past five on the road against a team with a losing home record.
- The Bengals are 1-4 ATS in the past five games overall, and 1-4 ATS in the past five inside the division. They’re also 1-5 ATS in the past six against teams with a losing record, and 1-6 ATS in the past seven at home.
- The over has connected in four in a row for the Browns against losing teams.
- The under is 12-3-1 for the Bengals in the past 16 as an underdog, and 10-4-2 in the past 16 vs. AFC.
Browns at Bengals: Key injuries
Browns: DE Olivier Vernon (knee), WR Odell Beckham Jr. (illness – expected to play) and TE Ricky Seals-Jones (illness) are all listed as questionable.
Bengals: CB William Jackson III (shoulder) has been ruled out for Week 17.
Browns at Bengals: Odds, betting lines and prediction
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 2 p.m. ET.
Prediction
Bengals 23, Browns 20
Moneyline (?)
The BENGALS (+125) can’t ruin their chances at the No. 1 overall pick with a win, and they showed last week in a hellacious comeback in Miami that they’re not throwing in the towel. The Browns (-154) have nothing to play for in this one and are primed for the taking.
New to sports betting? A $10 wager on the moneyline returns a $12.50 profit with a Bengals victory.
Against the Spread (?)
The BENGALS (+2.5, +105) are plus-money at home, and therefore a pretty nice value. The Browns (-2.5, -129) haven’t been terribly consistent this season, and they’re especially erratic on the road.
Over/Under (?)
PASS. The 44.5 total is going to be close. If there was a lean, it would be to the under, which is actually 41-14-3 in the past 58 in December for Cleveland and 12-3-1 in Cincinnati’s past 16 as a ‘dog.
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NFL Best Bets: Three best underdog locks for Week 17
Our weekly NFL underdog betting staple continues into Week 17 where Ken Pomponio features three teams likely to upset their underdog odds.
We’ve reached the finish line of the 2019 NFL campaign, well, at least for the regular season.
Among the things we’ve learned is that it was quite the year to have a column devoted to underdogs. Through Week 16, NFL point spread dogs were 125-107-8 (.539) against the number, with road underdogs proving particularly profitable, covering at a .587 clip (84-69-6).
We’ve managed to do even better than that in this space with a 29-19 (.604) season mark against the spread after going 1-2 in Week 16. In suffering our first losing week since mid-November, we came up short with the Tennessee Titans and Cincinnati Bengals but easily covered with the 9.5-point road underdog Arizona Cardinals winning by two touchdowns (27-13) in Seattle.
Betting Week 17 is always extra tricky with playoff qualifiers resting starters and other long-since eliminated teams paying more attention to offseason vacation plans instead of their final-week game plans.
So that’s the minefield we must navigate as we select our final three underdogs of the 2019 regular season, utilizing the Friday lines from BetMGM.
Here goes …
Baltimore Ravens (+2.5) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
While the host Ravens (13-2) have already put the wraps on the AFC’s No. 1 playoff seed – the first in their history – this is a must-win for the visiting Steelers, who at 8-7 are battling for the conference’s sixth and final wild-card spot.
And, sure, the Ravens will be going with their back-up quarterback, Robert Griffin III, but keep in mind the Steelers will once again be starting their No. 3 QB in Devlin “Duck” Hodges. That hasn’t been pretty of late with Hodges throwing six interceptions and only one touchdown pass over his last two games – both Pittsburgh losses.
The Steelers are 0-5 against postseason qualifiers this season, including a 26-23 overtime home loss to Lamar Jackson and these Ravens in Week 5, and reserves or not Sunday, we’re banking on Baltimore to complete the season sweep in a defensive tussle.
Houston Texans (+4.5) vs. Tennessee Titans
The AFC South-champion Texans’ only shot at improving their playoff seeding is overtaking the Kansas City Chiefs for the AFC’s No. 3 slot, but the oddsmakers are clearly counting on a KC win earlier in the day against the visiting Los Angeles Chargers and then the disinterested Texans pulling back and playing out the string against the Titans.
That would be the only reason why Tennessee is a 4.5-point road favorite against the team that just won 24-21 in Nashville two weeks ago en route to its fourth AFC South title in the last five seasons.
The 8-7 Titans, of course, have much more to play for as they’re battling the aforementioned Steelers and Oakland Raiders for their playoff lives. But we’re not aware of any Houston plans to rest starters, and if all appears to be even, personnel-wise, we’ll go with the host Texans and their 6-2 record as an underdog this season to keep it close and get the cover.
Washington Redskins (+10.5) at Dallas Cowboys
Even after four losses in their last five games, the 7-8 Cowboys still can win the NFC East with a victory in this one and a loss by the 8-7 Philadelphia Eagles, who are playing at the same time against the New York Giants in New Jersey.
Unless the Cowboys and battered QB Dak Prescott get wind the Giants have jumped out to an early three-touchdown lead, they’re more likely to go through the motions in the finale of a lost season while playing for a coach who will be shown the door by Black Monday at the latest.
The 3-12 Redskins, meanwhile, saw coach Jay Gruden fired in early October but have continued to show some fight, covering in five of nine games since, including a 4-1 ATS mark as double-digit underdogs, as they are here.
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New Orleans Saints at Tennessee Titans odds, picks and best bets
Previewing Sunday’s New Orleans Saints at Tennessee Titans sports betting odds and lines, with Week 16 NFL betting picks, tips and bets.
The New Orleans Saints (11-3) and Tennessee Titans (8-6) meet up at Nissan Stadium in Nashville Sunday at 1 p.m. ET (on FOX). We analyze the Saints-Titans sports betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks and tips for the Week 16 matchup.
Saints at Titans: Week 16 preview, betting trends and notes
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- The Saints enter the week as one of four 11-win teams in the NFC, so this is a very important game in their pursuit of home-field advantage in the postseason
- The Titans are still very much alive for a wild-card spot in the AFC, but they need a win and the Steelers to lose.
- New Orleans ranks ninth in total yards per game (373.3), seventh in passing yards (264.6 YPG) and sixth in points scored (27.0 PPG).
- Defensively, the Saints rank fourth in the NFL with just 90.8 rushing yards per game allowed.
- New Orleans is 25-8 ATS across the past 33 road games and 9-3 ATS in the past 12 overall. The Saints are also 26-12-1 ATS in the past 39 against teams with a winning record.
- Tennessee is 4-1 ATS in the past five games overall, while going 3-1-1 ATS in the past five home outings. The Titans are just 2-5 ATS in the past seven against winning teams.
Saints at Titans: Key injuries
Saints: S Vonn Bell (knee), LB Kiko Alonso (quadriceps) and RG Larry Warford are out, while LG Andrus Peat (forearm) is questionable.
Titans: WR Adam Humphries (ankle) and CB Adoree’ Jackson (foot) are out, while DT Jeffery Simmons (knee) is questionable.
Saints at Titans: Odds, betting lines and prediction
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 2:20 p.m. ET.
Prediction
Titans 26, Saints 24
Moneyline (?)
The TITANS (+115) should be playing with some desperation, while the Saints (-139) also have a ton on the line. This should be one of the better games of the Week 16 slate, coming right down to the end. Take the home side to pull it out.
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Against the Spread (?)
The TITANS (+2.5, -106) are a better play on the moneyline, as it’s generally a good rule of thumb to bet the ML when dealing with ‘dogs of three or fewer points. However, if you want a little insurance with the home team, take the points.
Over/Under (?)
PASS. The total of 50.5 (Over -106, Under -115) is going to be awfully close. Save your money and find another game. This won’t be a defensive slog, but it also won’t be a track meet. Look for the total to come in right around 50 points, so this total is too close to call.
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Carolina Panthers at Indianapolis Colts odds, picks and best bets
Previewing Sunday’s Carolina Panthers at Indianapolis Colts sports betting odds and lines, with Week 16 NFL betting picks, tips and bets.
The Carolina Panthers (5-9) and Indianapolis Colts (6-8) tangle at Lucas Oil Stadium Sunday at 1 p.m. ET (on CBS). We analyze the Panthers-Colts sports betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks and tips for the Week 16 matchup.
Panthers at Colts: Week 16 preview, betting trends and notes
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- The Panthers turn to rookie QB Will Grier for his first NFL start.
- The Colts enter on a four-game losing skid, while going 0-2-1 ATS across the past three games, and 2-5-1 ATS over the previous eight.
- Indianapolis is 2-2 straight up and 1-3 ATS across the past four games at Lucas Oil Stadium.
- Colts QB Jacoby Brissett and the offense was limited to a season-low seven points – scored late in the fourth quarter – in Monday’s ugly 34-7 loss at the New Orleans Saints.
- The Colts defense is allowing 34.3 points per game across the past three outings as the Over has hit in two of those contests.
- Indianapolis ranks ninth in the NFL against the run, allowing just 100.9 yards per game. That will be a key matchup, as they try and slow down Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey.
Panthers at Colts: Key injuries
Panthers: WR Curtis Samuel (knee) is questionable, while LB Sha’Quille Thompson (ankle) and DT Vernon Butler (illness) are out.
Colts: DT Denico Autry (concussion), CB Kenny Moore II (ankle), CB Quincy Wilson (shoulder) S Malik Hooker (hand) are out.
Panthers at Colts: Odds, betting lines and prediction
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 1:30 p.m. ET.
Prediction
Colts 23, Panthers 20
Moneyline (?)
The Colts (-286) are heavily favored at home, but if you can trust their offense after what you saw last week, you have a lot more betting chutzpah than I do. The Panthers are +225.
New to sports betting? Every $2.86 wagered on the Colts ML will profit $1 if they win.
Against the Spread (?)
The PANTHERS (+7.5, -143) haven’t been playing well, but they’ll have the best player on the field in McCaffrey. He will be a difference maker and will help take a huge amount of pressure off of Grier in the QB’s first NFL start.
Every $1.43 wagered on the Panthers here will profit $1 if they don’t lose by 8 or more points or win outright.
Over/Under (?)
PASS. The total of 45.5 (-125 Over, +105 Under) is too close to call in this one. There are a lot of unknowns with Grier running the show, along with the Colts offense looking pretty shabby last week. If there is a lean, it’s to the Under – but ever so slightly.
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