#Football Outsiders

It shouldn't be hard to make Ravens vs. Bengals predictions on paper. With Lamar Jackson out, the Bengals should cruise to victory as big favorites. However, NFL Wild Card Weekend never goes as planned. Moreover, these AFC North matchups are always hard-fought, ground-and-pound close football games. So, although the Bengals should come out…

We made it. It's playoff football season. And to make it even better, the Dallas Cowboys are scheduled to play on Monday Night Football. In the process, they'll get a chance to erase a winless streak against Tom Brady. Today, as we did all regular season, we'll take a look at what's the best bet to make. Let's dive in. We closed the regular season…

Although the Arizona Cardinals are out of the postseason, that shouldn't stop fans within the borders of the state on putting some hard-earned American money on this weekend's Wild Card Weekend slate. For Saturday, we're treated to two games: Seattle-San Francisco and Los Angeles-Jacksonville. Both games have multiple selling points for casual fans…

The 2022 NFL season was a wild one. The Super Bowl champion from last season (Rams) flamed out in spectacular fashion while the Jaguars and Giants are both playoff teams after having top-5 picks in the NFL Draft. With most fantasy football leagues over, there is no better way to enjoy the playoffs than betting on player props. Same Game Parlays are…

A backup QB and the return of a No. 2 wide receiver would naturally have you think that's a bad thing for CeeDee Lamb going Over his prop totals this week. However, we've got some reasons why it's a good thing - and you should bet on him. The undefeated New York Giants welcome the division rival Dallas Cowboys to MetLife Stadium for Monday Night…

The NFL Playoffs will kick off this weekend, and the Chiefs will enter as the favorite to win the 2023 Super Bowl, according to most sportsbooks. Bettors in Ohio can still take advantage of our great signup offers. OH only. 21+. New users and first wager only. Must register with an eligible promo code. Bet amount of qualifying wager returned only…

The defending champion No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs try to become the first team to win back-to-back College Football Playoff titles when they face the No. 3 TCU Horned Frogs Monday at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Georgia clobbered LSU 50-30 to win the SEC title while TCU backed into the College Football Playoff after losing to Kansas State in the Big…

The Jags have been a bettor's darling and are riding high after an incredible comeback win over the Cowboys in Week 15. Our betting picks look into whether or not the offense can counter the Jets' ball-hawking secondary on Thursday Night Football. The Jacksonville Jaguars and New York Jets are first up on the NFL odds board for Week 16, with a…

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have received the bulk of the early betting support for their home game against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday, and some sportsbooks have already moved the line off the key number of 3. Here's our analysis of the NFL odds and lines for Wild Card Weekend. It wouldn't be the NFL playoffs without Tampa Bay quarterback Tom Brady…

Kansas City's success in the NFL Draft shows up even more vividly on the defensive side of the ball. Linebackers Nick Bolton and Willie Gay, nickelback L'Jarius Snead and pass-rusher Georgie Karlaftis have all been drafted within the last three years! Oh, and let's not forget that the Chiefs are also starting a pair of rookie corners in Trent…

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Gambling problem? Call 1-800-522-4700 | 21+ in eligible states. A spot in the NFC postseason could be on the line when the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions square off on Sunday Night Football. Kickoff is slated for 8:20 p.m. ET from Lambeau Field in a game that will be televised on NBC. By using Covers' exclusive Caesars promo code, new bettors…

In a game with no playoff aspirations, the Carolina Panthers travel to face the New Orleans Saints Sunday. Read on for our top Panthers-Saints pick. The final regular season week is interesting from a handicapping perspective, with a select number of teams competing for playoff seeds. In this case, neither the Panthers nor Saints have a chance at…

Bowl season is complete, and only the national championship game remains in the 2022 college football season. After a number of tight, gripping contests and a few huge surprises, we saw a decent amount of movement in the SP+ rankings. But Georgia remains at the top of the list and is a projected favorite of 10.9 points in the title game against…

Likely down its top two quarterbacks, the 8-8 Dolphins aim to keep their playoff hopes alive when they host the 7-9 Jets in Week 18 (1 p.m. ET, FOX). Miami looked like a sure-fire wild-card team a month ago, but a five-game losing streak coupled with another Tua Tagovailoa concussion has complicated that notion. Miami suffered a crucial 23-21 Week…

There's just one week remaining in the NFL season and three playoff spots up for grabs. The pregame narrative: Five teams are fighting for two postseason spots in the AFC, while three teams aim for the No. 7 seed in the NFC. The Pittsburgh Steelers need some help, but they've given themselves a chance at making the postseason. The Green Bay…

There are still a number of meaningful NFL games this week, and the Seattle Seahawks and Detroit Lions are faced with must-win matchups to have a chance to advance to the postseason. The pair of playoff hopefuls headline our top NFL Week 18 teaser picks based on the odds. Teasers allow bettors to move multiple spread and/or totals across key…

The Big Ten champion and No. 2 Michigan Wolverines (13-0) face the No. 3 TCU Horned Frogs (12-1) Saturday in the Fiesta Bowl of the College Football Playoffs semifinal. Kickoff at State Farm Stadium is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET. Michigan punched its ticket into the CFP by boat-racing the Ohio State Buckeyes 45-23 in The Game then pummeled the Purdue…

Sunday Night Football features an all-time rivalry matchup when the Pittsburgh Steelers face the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday Night Football. Read on for top our Steelers-Ravens pick. The latest installment of the Ravens-Steelers rivalry takes place under SNF's bright lights following a recent NFL scheduling change. In honor of some previous…

Iowa faces Kentucky in the Music City Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022 (12/31/22) at the Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. Fans can watch the Iowa vs. Kentucky game for free via a trial of fuboTV or DirecTV Stream. The game, which starts at 12 p.m., can be seen on ABC. Here's what you need to know: What: NCAA Football, Music City…

TCU's storybook season suffered its first bitter chapter with a loss to Kansas State in the Big-12 championship game. Now the Horned Frogs face easily their toughest test yet: a date with undefeated Michigan in the first-ever playoff appearance for Sonny Dykes and co. The Wolverines were here last year but couldn't keep up with eventual champion…

When making Ohio State vs. Georgia predictions, you have to wonder if the spread even matters. There have only been two College Football Playoff semifinal games where the spread has played a role, per The Action Network. Most of these games have turned into blowouts and bloodbaths. Get all of BetMGM Sportsbook's best promotional offers here. Given…

The Alabama Crimson Tide face the Kansas State Wildcats in the Sugar Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022 (12/31/22) at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Fans can watch the Alabama vs. Kansas State game for free via a trial of fuboTV or DirecTV Stream. The game, which starts at 12 p.m., can be seen on ESPN. Here's what you need to…

Iowa faces Kentucky in the Music City Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022 (12/31/22) at the Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. Fans can watch the Iowa vs. Kentucky game for free via a trial of fuboTV or DirecTV Stream. The game, which starts at 12 p.m., can be seen on ABC. Here's what you need to know: What: NCAA Football, Music City…

The Tennessee Volunteers face the Clemson Tigers in the Orange Bowl on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022 (12/30/22) at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Fans can watch the Tennessee vs. Clemson game for free via a trial of fuboTV or DirecTV Stream. The game, which starts at 8 p.m., can be seen on ESPN. Here's what you need to know: What: NCAA…

The Alabama Crimson Tide face the Kansas State Wildcats in the Sugar Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022 (12/31/22) at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Fans can watch the Alabama vs. Kansas State game for free via a trial of fuboTV or DirecTV Stream. The game, which starts at 12 p.m., can be seen on ESPN. Here's what you need to…

Sports Betting Dime provides exclusive sports betting content to Newsweek, including picks, analysis, tools and sportsbook offers to help bettors get in on the action. Please wager responsibly. After nearly a month-long hiatus, the top-four teams in the country will take the field on New Year's Eve for the College Football Playoff semifinals. The…

Notre Dame faces South Carolina in the Gator Bowl on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022 (12/30/22) at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Florida. Fans can watch the Notre Dame vs. South Carolina game for free via a trial of fuboTV or DirecTV Stream. The game, which starts at 3:30 p.m., can be seen on ESPN. Here's what you need to know: What: NCAA Football, Gator…

UCLA faces Pitt in the Sun Bowl on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022 (12/30/22) at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas. Fans can watch the UCLA vs. Pitt game for free via a trial of fuboTV or DirecTV Stream. The game, which starts at 2 p.m., can be seen on CBS. Here's what you need to know: What: NCAA Football, Sun Bowl Who: UCLA vs. Pitt When: Friday, Dec. 30,…

It would take a breakdown of Pisarcik-ian proportions for the New York Football Giants to miss the playoffs this year. According to FiveThirtyEight, they have a 92% shot at getting there. And according to the NFL, all they have to do is win this week against the Indianapolis Colts, and their ticket is punched. For the record, there are no less than…

UCLA faces Pitt in the Sun Bowl on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022 (12/30/22) at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas. Fans can watch the UCLA vs. Pitt game for free via a trial of fuboTV or DirecTV Stream. The game, which starts at 2 p.m., can be seen on CBS. Here's what you need to know: What: NCAA Football, Sun Bowl Who: UCLA vs. Pitt When: Friday, Dec. 30,…

Texas faces Washington in the Alamo Bowl on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022 (12/29/22) at Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Fans can watch the Washington vs. Texas game for free via a trial of fuboTV or DirecTV Stream. The game, which starts at 9 p.m., can be seen on ESPN. Here's what you need to know: What: NCAA Football, Alamo Bowl Who: Washington vs.…

Florida State faces Oklahoma in the Cheez-It Bowl on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022 (12/29/22) at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. Fans can watch the Florida State vs. Oklahoma game for free via a trial of fuboTV or DirecTV Stream. The game, which starts at 5:30 p.m., can be seen on ESPN. Here's what you need to know: What: NCAA Football,…

The UCLA Bruins (9-3) are trying to win their first bowl in the Chip Kelly era (est. 2018) when they play the Pittsburgh Panthers (8-4) in the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas Friday. Pitt has been decimated by the offseason (opt-outs and the transfer portal). While UCLA enters the Sun Bowl almost fully intact. This most certainly explains the line…

Oregon faces North Carolina in the Holiday Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022 (12/28/22) at Petco Park in San Diego, California. Fans can watch the Oregon vs. North Carolina game for free via a trial of fuboTV or DirecTV Stream. The game, which starts at 8 p.m., can be seen on FOX. Here's what you need to know: What: NCAA Football, Holiday…

Texas Tech faces Ole Miss in the Texas Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022 (12/28/22) at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Fans can watch the Texas Tech vs. Ole Miss game for free via a trial of fuboTV or DirecTV Stream. The game, which starts at 9 p.m., can be seen on ESPN. Here's what you need to know: What: NCAA Football, Texas Bowl Who: Texas Tech…

Kansas faces Arkansas in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022 (12/28/22) at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee. Fans can watch the Kansas vs. Arkansas game for free via a trial of fuboTV or DirecTV Stream. The game, which starts at 5:30 p.m., can be seen on ESPN. Here's what you need to know: What: NCAA Football,…

Texas Tech faces Ole Miss in the Texas Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022 (12/28/22) at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Fans can watch the Texas Tech vs. Ole Miss game for free via a trial of fuboTV or DirecTV Stream. The game, which starts at 9 p.m., can be seen on ESPN. Here's what you need to know: What: NCAA Football, Texas Bowl Who: Texas Tech…

1. The Future Of Missouri Football: The Mizzou administration provided security for football coach Eli Drinwitz in the form of a contract extension that included a generous raise. Surely these people were smart enough to set aside money to pay Drinkwitz off should they decide to make a coaching change if he can't show true progress in 2023. After…

Oregon faces North Carolina in the Holiday Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022 (12/28/22) at Petco Park in San Diego, California. Fans can watch the Oregon vs. North Carolina game for free via a trial of fuboTV or DirecTV Stream. The game, which starts at 8 p.m., can be seen on FOX. Here's what you need to know: What: NCAA Football, Holiday…

The Syracuse Orange (7-5) from the ACC are making their third Pinstripe Bowl appearance when they face the Big Ten's Minnesota Golden Gophers (8-4) Thursday at Yankee Stadium. 'Cuse won the inaugural Pinstripe Bowl 36-34 vs. Kansas State in 2010 and its second appearance in 2012 vs. West Virginia 38-14. Orange coach Dino Babers is 2-0 straight up…

Oregon faces North Carolina in the Holiday Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022 (12/28/22) at Petco Park in San Diego, California. Fans can watch the Oregon vs. North Carolina game for free via a trial of fuboTV or DirecTV Stream. The game, which starts at 8 p.m., can be seen on FOX. Here's what you need to know: What: NCAA Football, Holiday…

The Cincinnati Bengals and quarterback Joe Burrow are cruising along a seven-game winning streak, and they rank as one of our top Week 17 teaser NFL picks based on the best odds. A teaser allows bettors to move multiple spreads and/or totals above and below key numbers and ranges for an increased vig. They're a popular wager for both recreational…

Two Super Bowl hopefuls to begin the year now meet on Christmas day with matching 4-10 records. Although both teams have been horrific, our NFL betting picks believe Denver has more left in the tank than the Rams to cover the 3-point spread. This past offseason, expectations were sky high for the Denver Broncos and the Los Angeles Rams. The former…

Week 16 of the NFL season wraps up Monday night with the Indianapolis Colts hosting the Los Angeles Chargers (-4, 45.5) at Lucas Oil Stadium (ESPN, 8:15 ET). After an exciting holiday weekend of action, we have one more opportunity this week to wager on professional football. So which plays do our analysts like the most? Betting analysts Doug…

After things got chippy between these teams in Week 2, New Orleans heads to Tampa to seek revenge on the Bucs. With a healthier offense this time around, our NFL betting picks expect lots of opportunities for kicker Ryan Succop. Regardless of win/loss records or the state of the NFC South, Monday Night Football between the New Orleans Saints and…

Reigning back-to-back MVP Aaron Rodgers will try to keep the Green Bay Packers' playoff hopes alive with a visit to the Miami Dolphins on Christmas Day. Check out our top Packers-Dolphins SGP picks. The Packers (6-8) will need a road upset over the Dolphins (8-6) on Christmas Day to cling to the slimmest of Wild Card hopes in the NFC. Miami,…

This article is part of our NFL Picks series. Ohio is set to launch sports betting by New Year's Day and those located in the Buckeye State can sign up at BetMGM using the BetMGM Ohio Bonus Code to get a great welcome offer of $200 in free bets on registration. The Cardinals (4-10) welcome in the Buccaneers (6-8) for a Christmas Night conference…

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The NFL schedule will feature 16-game slates for the rest of the regular season, meaning that plenty of offences are sure to fall short of expectations. The pregame narrative: Kyler Murray's injury is likely to have the Arizona Cardinals stuck in neutral, the Washington Commanders are coming up against the best defence in the NFL and the Pittsburgh…