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Tennessee Titans RB Derrick Henry stiffarms a Jacksonville Jaguars defender in Week 2. (Image: Getty)

Tough Schedule for Indy Colts Tilts AFC South Crown Toward Tennessee Titans

Pauly McGuire - October 28, 2020 3 min read

It’s another two-way race for the AFC South. The Tennessee Titans (6-1) are 1/2 odds or -200 to win the division, according to a recent update by the Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas. The Indianapolis Colts (5-2) are 8/5 odds, or +160 to take the divisional crown for the first […]

The Green Bay Packers are a big favorite over the Chicago Bears to win a third-straight NFC North title. (Image: EA Sports)

NFC North Odds: Green Bay Packers Legit, Da Bears Imposters?

Pauly McGuire - October 27, 2020 3 min read

The NFC North looks like a two-way race between the Green Bay Packers (5-1) and the Chicago Bears (5-2), with the Packers the favorite at -400 odds to win the division. According to a recent update by DraftKings, the Bears are +375 odds to win and prevent the Packers from […]

Cleveland Browns WR Rashard Higgins makes a grab against the Cincinnati Bengals. (Image: Justin Casterline/Getty)

Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups: Tua, Rashard Higgins, Chase Edmonds, or Wayne Gallman

Pauly McGuire - October 26, 2020 4 min read

A couple of key starters were lost to injuries in Week 7, including Odell Beckham, Jr. (blown ACL) and Kenyan Drake (ankle). Fantasy football waiver wire pickup suggestions in Week 8 include QB Tua Tagovailoa, WR Rashard Higgins, RB Chase Edmonds, RB Wayne Gallman, and TE Trey Burton. The New […]

NY Jets rookie WR Denzel Mims was one of the lone highlights in a 18-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills. (Image: Getty)

Humor

LOL Jets: Sink to 0-7, 4 Yards in Second Half Against Buffalo

Pauly McGuire - October 26, 2020 3 min read

The New York Jets blew a 10-0 lead over the Buffalo Bills and managed only four yards of offense in the second half on their way to an 18-10 loss. The LOL jets are now 0-7 on the season, but they finally covered their first game of the season when […]

The Kansas City-Denver game was expected to a low-scoring affair because of snow and cold temperatures, but it was one of the few games in NFL Week 7 that didn’t stay under the total. (Image: Getty)

NFL Week 7 Betting Recap: Has Time Expired to Bet Over Totals?

John Reger - October 26, 2020 3 min read

Over totals were heating up with gamblers in Week 7 betting, despite colder weather and sportsbooks adjusting lines. That didn’t deter bettors from hammering the over on Sunday. The Thursday game, and every Sunday contest at William Hill, saw the majority of tickets written backing the over. In the first […]

One of the scariest NFL Week 7 highlights was the hit on Dallas Cowboy quarterback Andy Dalton by Washington’s Jon Bostic that caused a concussion. (Image: Getty)

NFL Week 7 Highlights: Cheap Shot on Andy Dalton, Odell Beckham Jr. Out for Season

John Reger - October 26, 2020 3 min read

NFL Week 7 saw two high-profile players suffer nasty and, potentially, season-altering injuries. The first was a cheap shot on Dallas quarterback Andy Dalton who took the helm just two weeks ago after Dak Prescott suffered a season-ending ankle injury. In his first start of the season, Dalton was chased […]

Indiana quarterback Michael Penix scored on a two-point conversion in overtime to upset No. 7 Penn State in college football Week 8. (Image: Getty)

College Football Week 8 Betting Recap: the Big 10’s Dramatic Return

John Reger - October 26, 2020 3 min read

The Big Ten Conference began its 2020 season last weekend and wasted no time in providing drama for fans and bettors alike. Saturday’s games included two big upsets when Rutgers stunned Michigan State 38-27, and No. 8 Penn State fell to Indiana, 36-35 in overtime. Rutgers, who was a 9.5-point […]

Chicago Bears QB Nick Foles surveys the defense against the Carolina Panthers. (Image: Brian Blanco/AP)

Da Bears Go to Hollywood for Monday Night Football Battle vs LA Rams

Pauly McGuire - October 26, 2020 2 min read

For this week’s version of the Gotta Get Unstuck Game of the Week, the Chicago Bears (5-1) head to Hollywood to play the Los Angeles Rams (4-2) at the new SoFi Stadium for a Monday Night Football broadcast. The Chicago Bears have been the Rodney Dangerfield of the NFL this […]

One of college football week 8 highlight was North Carolina defensive back Don Chapman leaping to take away a touchdown from North Carolina State’s Dylan Parham. (Image: USA Today Sports)

College Football Week 8 Highlights: Crushing Hit, End Zone Robbery, Quadruple-Doink Field Goal Try

John Reger - October 26, 2020 3 min read

In Week 8’s college football matchups, the challenge for most teams was simply to follow the bouncing ball. There was a field goal attempt by Rice kicker Collin Riccitelli that ricocheted off of both goal posts and the crossbar — twice — in a failed try, and a pass that […]

Hendon Hooker has been a revelation as the Hokies' starting quarterback. He's expensive in DFS this week, but Hooker is so involved in this offense he's worth paying up for. (Image: Sports Illustrated)

Hendon Hooker, Chuba Hubbard Look to Have Big Days in College Football DFS

Johnny Kampis - October 23, 2020 2 min read

The continued offensive firepower of the Big 12, combined with a plethora of bad defense, means we can spread our college football DFS love all around this week. In fact, an ACC quarterback could be the slate breaker, and an SEC game may be the most stackable. These are the […]

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie Chase Claypool emerged as a top target for Ben Roethlisberger. (Image: Charles LeClaire/USA Today Sports)

AFC North Odds: Can Undefeated Steelers Hold Off Lamar Jackson and Ravens?

Pauly McGuire - October 23, 2020 3 min read

The Baltimore Ravens (5-1) and Pittsburgh Steelers (5-0) are on a collision course to determine the best team in the AFC North, with the Ravens the favorites at -160 odds compared to +140 for the Steelers. The Steelers are one of three undefeated teams remaining in the NFL, whereas the […]

Tennessee Titans RB Derrick Henry evades tacklers against the Houston Texans. (Image: Christopher Hanewinckel/USA Today Sports)

Quickie Betting Preview Week 7: Unbeaten Titans and Steelers Joust

Pauly McGuire - October 23, 2020 4 min read

Only three undefeated NFL teams remain with two of them — the Tennessee Titans (5-0) and Pittsburgh Steelers (5-0) — meeting in Week 7. Playoff-caliber teams like the Green Bay Packers, Buffalo Bills, and Los Angeles Rams are in a classic bounce-back mode after losses last week. The NFL flexed […]

Alabama coach Nick Saban isn't going to let a positive COVID-19 diagnosis stop his team, but other to programs haven't been so lucky. (Image: Kent Gidley/USA Today Sports)

Betting Lines Favor Underdogs as COVID Challenges Elite College Football Programs

Andrew Pridgen - October 22, 2020 4 min read

Health experts gave the NCAA about a zero-percent chance of running through a full college football season unscathed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and they were right. Even conservative predictions couldn’t have accounted for the coronavirus’s massive spread over the past couple of weeks, especially in the SEC, where the nation’s […]

Madison mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway is one of 12 mayors from Big Ten cities asking the conference to include community concerns when coming up with protocols to fight COVID-19 as football season gets underway this weekend. (Image: News3Now/YouTube)

Could Return of Big Ten Football Be a COVID-19 Superspreader?

Andrew Pridgen - October 22, 2020 4 min read

As the Big Ten readies to kick off its truncated college football season this weekend, host city mayors are concerned that not enough precautions have been taken to protect communities already at “uncontrollable” levels of COVID-19 spread. In an open letter sent Monday to Big Ten conference officials, mayors for […]

Bucs defensive coordinator Todd Bowles on the sidelines of Tampa Bay last season. (Image: Porter Lambert/Getty)

NFC South Odds: Tampa Bay’s Fierce Defense Make Bucs Team to Beat

Pauly McGuire - October 22, 2020 2 min read

After the first six weeks of the NFL season, Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-2) are the favorites to win the NFC South at -110 odds with the New Orleans Saints (3-2) their biggest competition at +110 odds, according to a recent adjustment by DraftKings. While Brady joining […]

Allen enjoyed a strong performance against the Giants last week and could provide strong DFS value in Week 7. (Image: WTKR)

NFL Week 7 DFS Value Plays: Kyle Allen, Kenyan Drake Top List

Johnny Kampis - October 21, 2020 2 min read

Week 7 of the NFL means we’re nearly two months into the season, a delight in the age of COVID-19. I’m pulling from four positions for this week’s value plays, and going to the Cardinals well twice in what should be a high-scoring affair against Seattle. Kyle Allen, Washington QB […]

The New York Giants won last week against Washington, and are trying to make it two in a row when they face Philadelphia. (Image: USA Today Sports)

New York Can Make Giant Statement with Win Over Philadelphia

John Reger - October 21, 2020 3 min read

Four days ago, the New York Giants were winless. Now, however, they have the chance to grab a share of first place in the NFC East if they can get past the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday. Whichever team wins will be tied with Dallas for the most victories in the […]

Tampa Bay's Lavonte David sacks Aaron Rodgers from the Green Bay Packers. (Image: Mike Ehrmann/Getty)

Despite TB Misstep, Green Bay Packers 11/1 Super Bowl Odds

Pauly McGuire - October 20, 2020 2 min read

After the Green Bay Packers lost to the Tampa Bay Bucs in Week 6, the Packers saw their championship futures adjusted from 10/1 to 11/1 odds to win the Super Bowl, according to a recent update by DraftKings. The Packers came into this season at 28/1 odds with seven other […]

Denver Broncos WR Tim Patrick scores a touchdown against the NY Jets. (Image: John Minchillo/AP)

NFL Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups: Boston Scott, Tim Patrick, Keelan Cole, or Dallas Goedert

Pauly McGuire - October 20, 2020 3 min read

If your fantasy football team is saddled with injuries, or you must bench key starters due to a bye week, we’ve pinpointed a couple of players who should be available in most FFL leagues. Consider adding Boston Scott (Philadelphia Eagles), Tim Patrick (Denver Broncos), Keelan Cole (Jacksonville Jaguars), or Dallas […]

The Dallas Cowboys have a 2-4 record and are in first place in the dreadful NFC East, which could set an NFL record for worst divisional record. (Image: USA Today Sports)

NFC (L)east on Track for Worst Divisional Record in NFL History

John Reger - October 20, 2020 3 min read

The NFC East was the laughing stock of the NFL last year when Philadelphia earned a playoff spot at 9-7. This season, however, the division may not only top 2019’s mediocrity, but post the worst divisional record in league history. The 2008 NFC West currently holds that dubious distinction. Arizona […]