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Detroit Pistons at Boston Celtics odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Detroit Pistons at Boston Celtics odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Boston Celtics (41-17) host the Detroit Pistons (15-43) at TD Garden Wednesday. Tip-off will be at 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Pistons vs. Celtics odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Pistons lost to the Toronto Raptors 119-118 Sunday, covering the spread and nearly pulling off the upset as 11-point underdogs. They have covered the spread in 5 of their last 10 games, hovering at 25-30-3 against the spread (ATS) on the year. Detroit has lost 7 of its last 10 games and own’s the 3rd-worst record in the NBA.

The Celtics had a 4-game win streak snapped Tuesday with a 131-125 overtime to the Milwaukee Bucks. The shorthanded Celts were 9.5-point road underdogs, so they still managed to cover the spread, which they’ve now done in 5 straight outings. Boston owns the best record in the NBA, a half-game ahead of the Bucks in the Eastern Conference.

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Pistons at Celtics odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:53 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Pistons +305 (bet $100 to win $305) | Celtics -370 (bet $370 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Piston +8.5 (-110) | Celtics -8.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Pistons at Celtics key injuries

Pistons

F Marvin Bagley III (finger) out

Celtics

Not yet submitted

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Pistons at Celtics picks and predictions

Prediction

Celtics 115, Pistons 106

Moneyline

The Celtics (-370) are expected to a handful of injury questions coming into this game as G Jaylen Brown is excepted out while F Jayson Tatum, G Marcus Smart and C Al Horford will all likely be questionable when the official injury report is submitted.

However, this line isn’t close to being worth a bet as risking nearly 4 times your potential return is a bad long-term strategy. The Pistons (+310) also aren’t playing well enough right now to warrant a straight-up bet at even if Tatum and Celtics starters are ruled out.

PASS.

Against the spread

The spread will hinge on the Celtics’ health updates that will come before tip-off. If Tatum and Smart are active, the spread could move further in Boston’s direction. If they’re ruled out, it could slip to -5 or -6. Either way, I like the Celtics to cover anything under 10 points.

The Celtics are 11-7 ATS when favored by between 7.5 and 9.5 points. The Pistons are 6-8-2 as underdogs in that range. Boston is a good bounce-back team and should get back on track after a tough road loss to Milwaukee.

BET CELTICS -8.5 (-110).

Over/Under

The Pistons are 2-0 to the Over in their last 2 games and the Celtics are 3-0 to the Over in their last 3. However, the Under was 6-0 in the Pistons’ previous 6 games and 3-0 in the Celtics’ previous 3.

Boston is taking a ton of 3s and if they go cold at all from deep, the total in this game could go fall short. Get the UNDER 227.5 (-115) before the Celtics’ injury updates come out.

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The 10 best Super Bowl 57 prop bets with a simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answer

A simple “yes” or “no” can win big.

OK. So we’ve gone over countless player props for Super Bowl 57 — quarterback, running back and receivers — we gave you five fun props for the big game and even a few cross-sports prop bets.

Oh, yeah, can’t forget about our traditional bets for Chiefs-Eagles.

So, why stop there? Let’s dive a little deeper into our degenerate bag before kickoff and take a look at some prop bets that can be won with a simple “yes” or “no” answer.

I sorted through a few online sportsbooks to find the 10 I feel best about, and you can find odds and picks for each of those listed below.

Houston Rockets at Miami Heat odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Houston Rockets at Miami Heat odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Houston Rockets (13-42) are on the road Friday as they visit the Miami Heat (30-25). Tip-off from Miami-Dade Arena will be at 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Rockets vs. Heat odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Rockets have lost 4 straight games and own the worst record in the NBA. Their last 2 losses came to the Sacramento Kings, although they did cover the spread as 8.5-point underdogs in Wednesday’s 130-128 loss. SG Jalen Green leads the team in scoring at 22 points per game.

The Heat snapped a 2-game losing streak on Wednesday when they beat the Indiana Pacers 116-111, but failed to cover the spread as 6.5-point favorites. SF Jimmy Butler is the leading scorer at 22 points per game, but C Bam Adebayo and PG Tyler Herro are also averaging 20-plus points per game.

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Rockets at Heat odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:56 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rockets +500 (bet $100 to win $500) | Heat -700 (bet $700 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Rockets +11.5 (-105) | Heat -11.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 221.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Rockets at Heat key injuries

Rockets

SG Kevin Porter Jr. (foot) out

Heat

PG Kyle Lowry (knee) out
SG Victor Oladipo (ankle) out
SF Duncan Robinson (finger) out
SG Gabe Vincent (ankle) probable
C Omer Yurtseven (ankle) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Rockets at Heat picks and predictions

Prediction

Heat 114, Rockets 107

Moneyline

This is a lopsided contest between the worst team in the league and a contender in the East – albeit, a banged-up one. The Heat should win this game, but there’s no way I’m betting on the money line at -700. PASS.

Against the spread

The Heat are 6-4 in their last 10 games, but they’ve really struggled to cover the spread. They’re just 3-7 ATS in that span, with 6 of those losses coming as favorites. They’ve failed to cover in each of their last 3 games.

The Rockets are 5-5 ATS in their last 10 games, all as underdogs.

According to Covers, the Rockets are 5-6 ATS when underdogs of 10-12 points. The Heat have only been favored by 10-12 points once, failing to cover in that game. They’re 0-2 overall when favored by at least 10 points.

BET ROCKETS +11.5 (-105) to cover the spread on the road against a shorthanded Heat team.

Over/Under

The total has gone Over in each of the Rockets’ last 4 games, but that’s largely because of poor defense. They’ve allowed at least 130 points in their last 3 games, which includes a 153-121 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. They haven’t been good defensively, but they’re now playing a team that doesn’t play very fast in the Heat.

BET UNDER 221.5 (-105) in this one.

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Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Philadelphia 76ers (34-18) visit the Boston Celtics (38-16) Wednesday at TD Garden in their 2nd meeting of the season. Tip-off will be at 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the 76ers vs. Celtics odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The 76ers lost Sunday to the New York Knicks 108-97 as 4.5-point favorites, snapping their 2-game winning streak. Prior to that loss, the 76ers had won 8 straight road games. They’re still 30-22 ATS this season, among the best records in the NBA. Unfortunately, they could be without their top player as C Joel Embiid is uncertain to play due to a foot injury.

The Celtics bounced back from a bad loss to the Phoenix Suns by beating the Detroit Pistons convincingly, 111-99 to easily cover the 8.5-point spread. Despite going 3-4 in their last 7 games, the Celtics still own the best record in the NBA, a half-game clear of the Denver Nuggets.

The 76ers lost 126-117 to the Celtics in the season-opener on Oct. 18 as 2.5-point underdogs while the 216.5 Over connected.

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76ers at Celtics odds

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Moneyline (ML): 76ers +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Celtics -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): 76ers +4.5 (-110) | Celtics -4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 223.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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76ers at Celtics key injuries

76ers

C Joel Embiid (foot) questionable

Celtics

G Jaylen Brown (illness) probable
F Luke Kornet (ankle) probable
G Marcus Smart (ankle) out
C Robert Williams (ankle) probable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

76ers at Celtics picks and predictions

Prediction

Celtics 113, 76ers 110

Moneyline

This line could move depending on Embiid’s status, so it might be wise to wait for his official designation. I like the Celtics to win either way but if Embiid plays, the ML should move slightly in Philadelphia’s direction.

At -190, there isn’t a lot of value in taking the Celtics, who have been up and down in the last 2 weeks. I would PASS on the moneyline and instead bet on the spread.

Against the spread

The Celtics have struggled to cover the spread recently, going just 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games. They were favored in 9 of those 10 games, 7 times as favorites of 7.5 points or more, but they simply haven’t been blowing teams out.

The 76ers are 6-4 ATS in their last 10 games and are 7-5 ATS this season when getting 1-4.5 points, as they on Wednesday. I like the 76ERS +4.5 (-110) against Boston on the road where they’re 14-10 SU this season.

Over/Under

The Under is 6-4 in the Celtics’ last 10 games and 5-5 in the 76ers’ last 10, so the Under has been the better pick for these teams lately. It’s also been an even split, 5-5, in the last 10 meetings between these teams.

Bet the UNDER 224.5 (-108) in this one. The line could drop further if Embiid is ruled out, so 224.5 is a good number to take now.

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North Carolina at Duke odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s North Carolina at Duke odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The North Carolina Tar Heels (15-7, 7-4 ACC) travel across town to take on the Duke Blue Devils (16-6, 7-4) at Cameron Indoor Saturday at 6:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the North Carolina vs. Duke game odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

This has been a strange season in many ways. UNC and Duke opened the season ranked in the top 5, and both have fallen out of the ranks entirely. But some things remain the same including the hatred in this rivalry – one of the best rivalries in all of sports.

Duke, who comes in after beating Wake Forest 75-73 as 8-point favorites will look to defeat UNC and remain ahead of the Tar Heels in the ACC standings.

While Duke comes into this important matchup on a winning streak, UNC comes in after losing a close 65-64 loss to Pitt as 8.5-point favorites. This game will be a matchup between a North Carolina offense ranked 36th at 78.5 points going against a Duke defense ranked 38th at 63.7 points.

Duke, normally a solid 3-point team, ranks 270th this season making just 32.5% of its shots from behind the ark. These struggles have made the Blue Devils one-dimensional, and if North Carolina can exploit this, the Tar Heels will come out of Cameron with a victory.

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North Carolina at Duke odds

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Moneyline (ML): North Carolina +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Duke -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): North Carolina +3.5 (-115) | Duke -3.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 145.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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North Carolina at Duke picks and predictions

Prediction

North Carolina 70, Duke 67

Moneyline

North Carolina is coming off a tough loss to Pitt in its last game while Duke is coming off a 2-point win over Wake Forest and a 43-point decision over Georgia Tech. Despite this, Duke will be playing its first true competition against North Carolina without Dariq Whitehead in the lineup. This will finally be the game where his absence makes a difference, and North Carolina will be able to take advantage where the other teams were not talented enough to do so.

Look for a hard, physical battle as it always is in this rivalry. But the Tar Heels will come out on top, and getting them at +130 is good value.

Take NORTH CAROLINA +130.

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Against the spread

PASS on the spread in favor of the ML in this one.

Over/Under

UNDER 145.5 (-115) is the total side here.

UNC is 6-0 to the Under in its last 6 games, and it is also 4-0 to the Under in its last 4 against teams with a winning % over .600.

Duke, for its part is 4-0 to the Under in its last 4 Saturday games. Both teams have been hot and cold on the offensive side while Duke has been able to remain consistent on the defensive side. This makes me feel a lower-scoring battle will be coming in this one Saturday.

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Boston Celtics at Orlando Magic odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Boston Celtics at Orlando Magic odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The red-hot Boston Celtics (35-12) will look to make it 10 wins in a row Monday night when they visit the Orlando Magic (17-29). Tip-off from Amway Center will be at 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Celtics vs. Magic odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Celtics’ 9th straight win came Saturday night against the Toronto Raptors, 106-104 as 3.5-point favorites. Boston owns the best record in the NBA by 2 games over the Denver Nuggets, and are led by MVP candidate F Jayson Tatum. Boston ranks 2nd in the NBA in scoring (118.5 PPG) and 10th in opponent points per game (112.2 PPG).

The Magic sunk further below .500 on Saturday night when they were crushed by the Washington Wizards 138-118 as 6.5-point underdogs. Orlando is 4-6 in the last 10 games and the Magic own the 5th-worst record in the league. They could get F Jonathan Isaac back from his severe knee injury Monday night, which would be his 1st game since going down in 2020.

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Celtics at Magic odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:01 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Celtics -325 (bet $325 to win $100) | Magic +260 (bet $100 to win $260)
Against the spread (ATS): Celtics -7.5 (-109) | Magic +7.5 (-101)
Over/Under (O/U): 230.5 (O: -105 | U: -105)

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Celtics at Magic key injuries

Celtics

PG Malcolm Brogdon (personal) out
PG Marcus Smart (ankle) out
C Robert Williams III (knee) questionable

Magic

F Jonathan Isaac (knee) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Celtics at Magic picks and predictions

Prediction

Celtics 115, Magic 105

Moneyline

The moneyline isn’t worth betting for either team. The Celtics are overwhelming favorites, so the reward doesn’t match nearly the risk you’re taking in the event that they struggle without Brogdon and Smart available.

I would PASS here and bet on the spread instead.

Against the spread

The Celtics have been particularly good as big favorites. They’re 9-4 ATS when favored by 7.5-9.5 points, which is the range of Monday’s spread. By the same token, the Magic have had success covering big spreads as underdogs, too; they’re 8-5-1 when getting 7.5-9.5 points, according to Covers.

Even without Brogdon and Smart, the Celtics have a good shot to cover the spread, snapping an 0-3 ATS streak against the Magic in their last 3 meetings.

BET CELTICS -7.5 (-109) to cover.

Over/Under

In 3 games between these teams this season, the total has gone Over twice. However, the Celtics haven’t been pushing the total Over in their recent games; the Under is 4-1 in their last 5 games.

With Smart and Brogdon out, Boston will need someone to run the point and distribute the ball. I like the UNDER 230.5 (-105) in this game.

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Miami Heat at Dallas Mavericks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Miami Heat at Dallas Mavericks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Dallas Mavericks (24-22) will try to snap their 3-game losing streak on Friday night when they host the Miami Heat (25-21) at American Airlines Center. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Heat vs. Mavericks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Heat crushed the New Orleans Pelicans in their last game Wednesday night, winning 124-98 on the road as 3.5-point favorites. It was their 4th win in the last 5 games, bouncing back from an 8-point loss to the Atlanta Hawks 2 nights before. Miami is tied for last in scoring this season, averaging just 109.2 points per game, but it is also allowing the 2nd-fewest points per game (108.6).

The Mavericks lost to the Hawks Wednesday night as 2.5-point favorites, falling at home, 130-122. PG Luka Doncic scored 30 points, 8 dimes and 4 boards. The Mavericks have now lost 3 games in a row, failing to cover the spread in all of those games.

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Heat at Mavericks odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated 11:25 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Heat -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Mavericks +105 (bet $105 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Heat -1.5 (-112) | Mavericks +1.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 219.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Heat at Mavericks key injuries

Heat

PF Udonis Haslem (Achille’s) probable
F Duncan Robinson (finger) out

Mavericks

G Tim Hardaway Jr. (ankle) probable
PF Maxi Kleber (hamstring) out
PF Christian Wood (thumb) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Heat at Mavericks picks and predictions

Prediction

Heat 110, Mavericks 105

Moneyline

The Mavericks have been struggling lately, losing their last 3 games by an average of 14 points. They’re just 4-6 in their last 10, though they have played well at home; they’re 16-7 at American Airlines Center.

The Heat are finally healthy and have the edge over the Mavericks with their defense. They’ve historically done a good job against Doncic, too, holding him to just 20.8 points per game in his career.

Bet the HEAT (-125) to win outright on the road.

Against the spread

The spread and money lines aren’t much different in this game, with the spread sitting at Heat -1.5 with a line of -105. The Heat are 5-4 when favored by 1-2.5 points this season, while the Mavericks are only 0-1-1 as 1-2.5-point underdogs, according to Covers.

I would PASS on the spread and just take the Heat on the moneyline.

Over/Under

The Heat boast one of the best defenses in the NBA and both teams play at a slow pace; they’re tied for 28th with an average of 100.8 possessions per game.

The Over/Under is obviously accounting for that, with the line set at just 218.5, but I still like the Under in this one. If the Heat can slow down Luka and limit his chances, this game should be on the lower-scoring side.

Bet UNDER 219.5 (-115).

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Atlanta Hawks at Dallas Mavericks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Atlanta Hawks at Dallas Mavericks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Atlanta Hawks (22-22) visit the Dallas Mavericks (24-21) Wednesday. Tip-off from American Airlines Center will be at 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Hawks vs. Mavericks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Hawks beat the Miami Heat 121-113 Monday, easily covering the spread as 1-point favorites. It was their 3rd straight win and they’ve covered the spread in 2 of those 3 games. Atlanta is 5-5 straight up and against the spread (ATS) in its last 10 games.

The Mavericks have lost their last 2 games, both at the Portland Trail Blazers — and both by 17-point margins. They lost 136-119 Saturday and 140-123 Sunday, failing to cover the spread in either game as 4- and 9.5-point underdogs, respectively. Dallas played to the Over in both games and is 26-19 O/U on the season.

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Hawks at Mavericks odds

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Moneyline (ML): Hawks +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Mavericks -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Hawks +1.5 (-105) | Mavericks -1.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 234.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Hawks at Mavericks key injuries

Hawks

None

Mavericks

G Luka Doncic (ankle) probable
F Dorian Finney-Smith (hip) questionable
G Josh Green (elbow) questionable
F Tim Hardaway Jr. (ankle) out
F Maxi Kleber (hamstring) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Hawks at Mavericks picks and predictions

Prediction

Hawks 115, Mavericks 111

Moneyline

The Hawks have gone on a little bit of a run lately, winning their last 3 games, including an 11-point victory over the Toronto Raptors as 7.5-point underdogs on Saturday. The Mavericks are just 2-5 in their last 7 games and have lost 5 of their 9 games on 2 days of rest, which is how they’re coming into this contest.

I like the Hawks to win a close one on the road against a Mavs team that will be without Hardaway and Kleber. BET HAWKS (+110).

Against the spread

The Mavericks are just 1-7-1 ATS on 2 days of rest and they last played Sunday in a 17-point loss at Portland. The Hawks have a 6-2 ATS edge the last 8 times these teams have squared off in Dallas.

Atlanta is 3-2 ATS in its last 5 games compared to Dallas’ 1-4 mark ATS and it doesn’t have the injury concerns that Dallas does. In a close game, BET HAWKS +2.5 (-115).

Over/Under

Wednesday has been a day for Unders for both of these teams. The Under is 4-0 in the Hawks’ last 4 Wednesday games and 7-1 in the Mavericks’ last 8 Wednesday games. It’s also 6-1 in the Mavericks’ last 7 games on 2 days rest and 5-0 in the Hawks’ last 5 games against teams above .500.

BET UNDER 234.5 (-110).

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First look: Dallas Cowboys at San Francisco 49ers odds and lines

Looking at Sunday’s Dallas Cowboys at San Francisco 49ers Divisional Round NFL odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

The Dallas Cowboys (13-5) and San Francisco 49ers (14-4) meet in the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs on Sunday with a chance to advance to the NFC Championship Game. Kickoff from Levi’s Stadium will be at 6:30 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we look at Cowboys vs. 49ers odds from Tipico Sportsbook; check back for all our NFL picks and predictions.

The Cowboys eliminated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a 31-14 road win Monday. It was their 1st-ever win against QB Tom Brady, and also their first road playoff win since 1993. QB Dak Prescott led the Cowboys with 4 passing TDs and a rushing TD, dominating the Bucs through the air with a near-perfect performance.

The 49ers crushed the Seattle Seahawks 41-23 at home Saturday. They trailed 17-16 at halftime but outscored Seattle 25-6 in the 2nd half to advance to the Divisional Round. QB Brock Purdy threw 3 TDs and 332 yards and rushed for another score in his playoff debut. San Francisco covered the spread as a 10-point favorite.

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Cowboys vs. 49ers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 12:43 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Cowboys +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | 49ers -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Cowboys +3.5 (-113) | 49ers -3.5 (-107)
Over/Under (O/U): 46 (O: -109 | U: -111)

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2022-23 betting stats (including postseason)

ML: Cowboys 13-5 | 49ers 14-4
ATS: Cowboys 10-7-1 | 49ers 12-6
O/U: Cowboys 8-9-1 | 49ers 10-8

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Cowboys vs. 49ers head-to-head

This is the 2nd straight year the Cowboys and 49ers will meet in the playoffs. San Francisco beat the Cowboys 23-17 in the Wild Card Round last year, eventually making it to the NFC Championship Game. This is the 39th all-time meeting between these storied franchises.

It will also be the 9th time they meet in the playoffs, with the Cowboys holding a 5-3 edge in their postseason matchups with San Francisco.

In the last 7 meetings between these teams, the Cowboys are 4-2-1 ATS and the total has gone Over 4 times. Dallas is also 5-2 SU against the 49ers in their last 7 games but they’ve lost their last 2 playoff games against San Francisco.

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AFC Wild Card: Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals Wild Card odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

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For the 2nd time in as many weeks, the Baltimore Ravens (10-7) and Cincinnati Bengals (12-4) will square off – only this game is for a spot in the divisional round of the playoffs. Kickoff in this Wild Card matchup from Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati is at 8:15 p.m. ET (NBC). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Ravens vs. Bengals odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Ravens will once again be without QB Lamar Jackson, who hasn’t played since Week 13 when he injured his knee. The Ravens haven’t named a starter yet, but it’ll either be Tyler Huntley or Anthony Brown. Baltimore limps into the postseason having lost its last 2 games, falling to the Pittsburgh Steelers and Bengals to close out the regular season.

The Bengals are red hot. They’ve won 8 straight games, most recently the 27-16 win over the Ravens, although they didn’t cover as 11.5-point favorites. They’ve scored at least 20 points in those 8 games, winning 4 of them by at least 10 points. Cincinnati scored the 7th-most points (418) in the NFL this season and allowed the 6th-fewest (322).

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Ravens at Bengals odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:15 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Ravens +360 (bet $100 to win $360) | Bengals -450 (bet $450 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Ravens +9 (-110) | Bengals -9 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 40.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Ravens at Bengals key injuries

Ravens

QB Tyler Huntley (shoulder/wrist) questionable
QB Lamar Jackson (knee) out
CB Brandon Stephens (illness) out
WR Tylan Wallace (hamstring) out

Bengals

G Alex Cappa (ankle) out

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Ravens at Bengals picks and predictions

Prediction

Bengals 21, Ravens 13

Moneyline

The Bengals and Ravens split the season series, though in the 2nd matchup Baltimore rested its starters. Playoff football is a different animal and it often comes down to quarterback play and the Bengals clearly have the edge there.

That being said, I’m not going to risk it on the Bengals to win outright with the ML sitting at -450. PASS.

Against the spread

According to BetLabs, the road team in divisional matchups during the playoffs are 16-8-1 ATS since 2003. That applies to this game with the Ravens and Bengals both playing in the AFC North.

The Ravens are facing an uphill battle with Jackson out, but it’s a large spread and the Bengals are just 1-2-1 this season when favored by at least 7 points.

BET RAVENS +9 (-110).

Over/Under

The Ravens and Bengals combined for 43 points in their Week 18 meeting, but that was with Baltimore resting a lot of starters on defense. When healthy and playing at full strength, the Ravens defense is among the best in football.

Cincinnati will be going up against a bad Ravens offense that shouldn’t score more than a touchdown or 2 so I would LEAN UNDER 40.5 (-110) in this matchup.

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