Dallas is a 7-point favorite against the Cardinals, and honestly, that line feels wild. We watched the Cowboys’ defense let Tanner McKee and a depleted Eagles offense hang around for three quarters. Seriously? That defense let them breathe.
CFB Chaos and the Fired Coach Bump
Things have been a roller coaster for our bets lately, but last weekend, everything clicked. We swept a four-game slate, which felt like justice after the week before was just a complete mess. That’s the game, right? Highs and lows.
First up, in college football, we’re looking at Maryland versus Illinois. The Fighting Illini just pulled off a surprising upset victory at home against Oregon. But sometimes, you gotta fade ’em right after a big win. Neither of these teams are exactly world-beaters, but Maryland might have a little extra juice. Mike Locksley is out, and that “fired-coach bump” is real; teams went 8-4 against the spread in that situation last year. I imagine the Terps play with some extra fire. Minnesota is gonna struggle to score, and honestly, Indiana might too. The Hoosiers are facing another brutal defensive line after going against Nebraska, Ohio State, and Michigan. Expect a slugfest, a real beauty pageant of stuffed runs and punts. That’s the Golden Gophers’ style, after all. Maybe a 27-13 type of final score.
Then we have UConn and Air Force. Air Force is in a tough spot, down to QB3 Josh Johnson because Liam Szarka and Evan Medders are both out with injuries. If you’re on UConn, that’s music to your ears. The wise guys jumped on this number early, moving it from +3 to +2.5. I still like UConn at +1.5 on BetMGM and FanDuel. Some offshore books are even listing it as a pick ’em. My guys are telling me UConn should be favored here, straight up.
Ducks in the Gutter, Cards Looking Frisky
Speaking of Oregon, the Ducks are in the gutter right now. If they were a stock, you’d be selling everything. Before the season, I would have had them as a 22-point home favorite against Northwestern, but man, things have changed. The Cats have a pulse, big time, and David Braun and Chip Kelly have them playing extremely well coached football. Former Las Vegas bookmaker Ed Salmons even told me, “Oregon feels like Texas,” referencing how the Horns were an unwanted favorite last week and still covered against Ole Miss. It’s time to “Quack,” as in, the Ducks are going to cover.
Back to the NFL and the Cowboys. Head coach Mike LaFleur told reporters Friday that running back Jeremiyah Love is good to go for the Cardinals. That’s a great sign for a frisky Cardinals team that just beat the L.A. Rams two weeks ago. Arizona can move the ball, and the total for this game says both teams are going to put up points. So, while Dallas is favored, that defense has a lot to prove.
Alright, these are the wagers I’m betting with my own money this week. Let’s see if we can keep that winning streak going. Keep an eye on these matchups. The action is going to be wild, and we’ll be watching every single play.
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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