Thor Nystrom’s Best College Football Week 5 Bets (2022)

February 6, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Super Bowl LVIII signage in front of Caesars Palace. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports The biggest betting day of the year is here as Super Bowl 58 is scheduled for Sunday, February 11th Betting on the Super Bowl can be overwhelming for new and seasoned bettors alike Learn about the three primary…

We finally had a losing day this week, bringing our streak to a halt (barely), as men's hoops went 1-2 and women's bets went 3-3 yesterday; however, we're still way up on the week and up for the season, which is the name of the game. Men's bets now sit at 65-56-1 on the season, with women's bets going 110-77 so far for a very profitable college…

Feels like it's been forever since we haven't had 1-1 or 2-1 night in men's hoops, but last night we finally had another sweep, which was encouraging because I'm testing a formula tweak (as I often am) to TSI that is looking good in the early returns. I sat yesterday out on the women's side due to the very small slate and no actionable edges, but I…

Boise State defensive end Cortez Hogans, center, plays in confetti after Boise State defeated UNLV 44-20 to win the Mountain West championship football game at Allegiant Stadium Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. Friday, Dec. 15, 2023 | 2 a.m. The Los Angeles Bowl hosted by Rob Gronkowski on Saturday night at SoFi Stadium was supposed to be the headlining…

Tennis betting is a growing market with lots of enticing betting odds available. Get in on the action with our expert tips. Tennis betting is a growing market worldwide, with sportsbooks increasingly offering more odds and betting options - including live betting. With the U.S. Open coming up and plenty of big names playing, here's everything you…

The NBA is one of the most popular sports to bet on in the US. NBA prop bets are an easy way to jump into basketball betting. Proposition bets, or props, are easy to understand, numerous, and cover both player props and team props to give you plenty of variety. Below, we look at betting NBA props at the best NBA betting sites and share some key…

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The NBA (National Basketball Association) is one of the most popular sports leagues in the world, attracting millions of fans and bettors alike. When it comes to betting on NBA games, understanding vegas odds is essential. Vegas odds NBA refer to the betting lines set by oddsmakers in Las Vegas, Nevada. These odds determine the probability of an…

NBA betting odds provide valuable insight into the potential outcome of a game and can help bettors make informed decisions. Understanding these odds is crucial for maximizing your bets and increasing your chances of winning. When it comes to sports betting, the National Basketball Association (NBA) holds a special place. With its high-intensity…

When it comes to sports betting, the NBA (National Basketball Association) is one of the most popular leagues worldwide. NBA lines, also known as the point spread, moneyline, and over/under, are essential components for bettors to understand before placing wagers on basketball games. This comprehensive guide will provide you with an in-depth…

Understanding how to read American odds-the "-" and "+"-in online sports betting is vital to ensure you're getting the best possible value to put money in your pocket. Here, we will cover reading plus-and-minus odds for moneylines and spreads, with specific betting examples for the major sports. American odds are what you'll find at the regulated…

The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles are ripe teaser candidates coming off their respective bye weeks and checking out as notable home favorites. Here are our top teaser picks for the NFL Divisional Round. Teasers are popular among both sharp and recreational bettors, and they enable you to move multiple spreads and/or totals through key…

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Here's a look at College Football Conference Championships spreads and totals, along with my projections. Below you can find my best bets of the week. Numbers note: My adjusted spreads (ATL) include home-field modifiers, and consider the value-drop from inactive regulars to their projected fill-ins. My adjusted totals (ATT) also take into…

Here's a look at College Football Conference Championships spreads and totals, along with my projections. Below you can find my best bets of the week. In the box below are my adjusted spreads for this weekend's games. ATL stands for "Adjusted Thor Line." Spreads are from the home team's perspective, i.e., a negative number means the home team is…

Here's a look at College Football Week 12 spreads and totals, along with my projections. Below you can find my best bets of the week. In the box below are my adjusted spreads for this weekend's games. ATL stands for "Adjusted Thor Line," and ATT stands for "Adjusted Thor Total." Spreads are from the home team's perspective, i.e., a negative number…

Here's a look at College Football Week 7 spreads and my projections. Below you can find my best bets of the week. In the box below are my adjusted spreads for this weekend's games. ATL stands for "Adjusted Thor Line," and ATT stands for "Adjusted Thor Total." Spreads are from the home team's perspective, i.e., a negative number indicates the home…

At the beginning of the season, I shared my favorite strategies for betting NFL games. After the Week 1 Bonkers-fest, we're right back at it for NFL Week 2. I tend to keep my card pretty light during the first week of the season, but Week 2 is full of games with value. One of the trends we see as the NFL season progresses are major overreactions.…

Here's an early look at College Football Week 3 spreads, along with my projections. We'll run through major injuries that are affecting spreads and hit on games you might want to consider betting early in the week due to expected line movement. In the box below are my adjusted spreads for this weekend's games. ATL stands for "Adjusted Thor Line."…

Anytime two or more individuals wager money on the outcome of a sporting event, they are engaging in sports betting. It doesn't matter if the wager is $1 or $1 million, or if the sporting event is happening today, tomorrow or months down the road. If there are dollars riding on the result of an event, it's sports betting. Sports betting comes in…

Every sportsbook offers three common bet types for every game, match or event posted to the betting board: moneylines, totals and point spreads. The latter is popular among all sports bettors: newbies, seasoned wagerers, recreational players and professionals. When you make a point spread wager, you're simply betting on a margin of victory. You've…

Although the bulk of the offseason was spent in a labor lockout, there will be MLB baseball played in 2022. In fact, the owners and players were able to agree on a new CBA just in time to still fit in a full 162-game regular season. Other than Opening Day getting pushed back a week, the season remains intact. With the first games just days away,…

Established in 1917, the NHL is the second oldest of the four major professional sports in North America. Known as the "Original Six," Montreal, Toronto, Chicago, Boston, New York and Detroit, were the first six cities with NHL teams. With Seattle (2021) as the newest franchise, 25 teams are based in the United States and seven teams are located in…

If you're new to MLB betting, you might find how odds are displayed and what your various betting options are confusing at first blush. We're here to help you demystify some of the more puzzling parts of MLB betting. If you're new to MLB betting, you might find how odds are displayed and what your various betting options are confusing at first…

NFL Week 2 - The Buffalo Bills remain No. 1 in the Football Outsiders DVOA ratings after two weeks. This is not a surprise. The Bills were No. 1 in our preseason projections and they've had two huge wins on prime-time national television. Buffalo is one of the dozen best teams ever tracked by Football Outsiders through two games. Everyone knows how…