Carolina Panthers running back, Christian McCaffrey became the youngest player in both NFL and gaming history to earn a 99 rating on Madden 20 football video game by EA Sports. McCaffrey joins the exclusive Madden 99 Club with other players who achieved a rare perfect rating by EA Sports game […]
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One Bet, $100: Atlanta Will Pass Over Tampa Bay on Sunday
Let’s get this out of the way right now; neither Atlanta or Tampa Bay are making the playoffs. Both are 3-7 in the AFC South, and are tied for last place. There is a difference between the two teams, however. The Buccaneers are playing like they want a top pick […]
Dallas/New England Highlights League’s #1 Offense, Defense
There are only two late afternoon NFL games in Week 12, but Dallas vs. New England could be the featured contest on Sunday. The Cowboys are desperately trying to hold on to first place in the NFC East. Dallas is a game above Philadelphia, who lost to New England last […]
Why NFL Teams Favored by 10-14 Points are Historically Strong Bets
Handicapping the NFL isn’t easy, but starting out with a betting advantage might be as simple as hunting for games within a specific point-spread range. This article explains what to look for, and what the data says about finding a point-spread sweet spot. The sports betting market generally gets things […]
Data: Previous Week Rushing Stats a Key NFL Betting Predictor
The NFL has become a passing league. Virtually all pro football teams now throw the ball more than ever before. This doesn’t mean we should disregard rushing data, however. In fact, recent rushing statistics can have significant predictive value in picking point-spread winners. Consider just one stat, which measures the […]
Vontaze Burfict: Some NFL Games are Rigged, Questions Referee Integrity
Vontaze Burfict won’t be playing in any more NFL games this season, and in a recent interview with The Athletic, the Oakland Raiders linebacker made it clear he isn’t happy with how the league handled his suspension. That aside, Burfict dropped another nugget in his interview that could grab the […]
Antonio Brown Apologizes to Robert Kraft, Sparking Rumors of Patriots Return
Antonio Brown took to Instagram to apologize to New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft on Tuesday, saying that he regretted the “bad media and the drama†that he brought with him during his brief stint with the team. Brown played just one game with the Patriots this season before being […]
Houston Looking for Revenge in Second Texans-Colts Contest
The first game didn’t go their way, and Houston is looking for revenge when they meet the Colts for the second time this season on Thursday night. The Texans are favored by four points, and the over/under is set at 45.5 points. This rematch promises to be different from when […]
NFL Home Dog Alert: Usual Bad Suspects and LA Rams on MNF
Week 12’s NFL Home Dog Alert includes the LA Rams getting points at home on Monday Night Football, along with the same three bad teams — the New York Jets, Washington Redskins, and Cincinnati Bengals — as underdogs at home once again. The Rams (6-4) host the visiting Baltimore Ravens […]
Super Bowl Odds Update: Patriots, Saints, Ravens Top Three Favorites
The Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas updated their Super Bowl 54 odds, and the New England Patriots (9-1) are the top favorite on the board at 14/5 odds to win the NFL championship. The New Orleans Saints (8-2) are 4/1 odds to win Super Bowl 54, and the Baltimore Ravens […]
Bears’ Coach: Trubisky Benched Because of Injury, not Play
Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy quickly dispelled rumors that quarterback Mitchell Trubisky was benched for his play on Sunday. Nagy sat Trubisky with 3:31 remaining in their 17-7 road loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Conspiracy theorists can go find something else to fixate on. Nagy insists his starting quarterback […]
Waiver Wire Pickups Week 12: Derrius Guice, Deebo Samuel, and Jonathan Williams
If you’re seeking NFL Week 12 waiver wire pickups for your fantasy football league, we suggest adding RB Derrius Guice (Washington Redskins), RB Jonathan Williams (Indianapolis Colts), and WR Deebo Samuel (San Francisco 49ers). The bye weeks are winding down, and if you’re in a large fantasy football league, then […]
Lamar Jackson MVP Watch, New Favorite Over Russell Wilson
In the latest odds update for the NFL’s Most Valuable Player (MVP), Baltimore Ravens quarterback, Lamar Jackson is the new favorite over Seattle Seahawks quarterback, Russell Wilson. Jackson leads the 8-2 Ravens and the league’s top offense that averages 34.1 points per game. Caesars Palace Sportsbook in Las Vegas updated […]
NFL Betting Recap: Minnesota Comes Back, Delivers for Overs and Favorites
The Minnesota Vikings’ comeback victory on Sunday was something that hadn’t happened since 2005. In 99 previous NFL games where a team had trailed by 20 points or more at halftime, none of them had come back to win. That is until Minnesota faced the Denver Broncos. The Vikings were […]
LOLJets: Jets Score Season-High 34 Points in Convincing Washington Blowout
The New York Jets (3-7) boasted the worst offense in the NFL coming into Week 11, but then Sam Darnold tossed four touchdowns, and the Jets scored a season-high 34 points in a 34-17 victory over the Washington Redskins (1-9). Jets DB, Jamal Adams posted another monster performance with three […]
Quickie Recap NFL Week 11: 4 Touchdowns for Jimmy G, Lamar Jackson, and Sam Darnold
During NFL Week 11, a trio of quarterbacks threw four touchdowns while winning their respective games. The 4 TD crew includes Lamar Jackson (Baltimore Ravens), Jimmy Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers), and Sam Darnold (NY Jets). It’s rare to see a quarterback toss four touchdowns in a single game, but it’s […]
One Bet, $100: New England Trendy Pick in Patriots/Eagles Battle
If you are a big believer in trends, then the Patriots/Eagles game is one matchup that should be on your betting card. It’s definitely on mine, as I am putting my money on New England, and giving away the four points in this week’s One Bet, $100. Last week’s bet […]
Myles Garrett Suspended Indefinitely After Thursday Night Football Helmet Attack (VIDEO)
The NFL has suspended Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett for the remainder of the season, including any potential playoff games, after his role in a brawl near the end of Thursday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. During a scuffle late in the fourth quarter, Garrett ripped off Mason […]
Saquon Barkley Says He Won’t Sit Out Rest of Season
No one puts Saquon Barkley on the bench. That’s the message the New York Giants‘ star running back is sending to fans and media pundits who think he’s already lost a step in just his second season in the league. While Barkley isn’t having the kind of dominant year he […]
Dak Prescott Not Ready to Blame Dallas Coaches for Bad Play Calls
Dak Prescott was angry after Dallas lost to Minnesota on Sunday, but the quarterback refused to criticize the play calls. Offensive coordinator Kellen Moore had a couple of questionable play calls on Sunday night against the Vikings. Most eye-raising were a series of plays from Minnesota’s 11-yard line. With 1:53 […]