We cover all the bases this week with our picks. An underdog to win on the moneyline. A game to hit Over. A game to stay Under. A favorite to cover. A team getting too many points when looking to make a statement. All in all, it’s a nice pre-Halloween mixed assortment of betting candy.
Odds provided by BetMGM Sportsbook
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Take Denver Broncos on the moneyline (+130) vs. Las Vegas Raiders
The Broncos defense is legit and is helping to keep Bo Nix viable as he crawls his way to NFL relevance. At this point, it’s hard to trust the Raiders even if you know what they’re doing. This is going to be a low-scoring game, and having the home team in a divisional rivalry is always a positive.
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Take Washington Commanders plus 6.5 points (-110) at Baltimore Ravens
This number has flirted with 7 points, which is a huge difference from 6.5. There is no question that the Ravens are the toughest test the upstart Commanders have faced to date. There are plenty of reasons to think Baltimore will roll. However, from what Jayden Daniels has shown so far, even if he’s behind double digits late, there’s a good chance to cover. Until someone slaps that taste out of Washington’s mouth, it’s hard to bet against them.
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Arizona Cardinals vs. Green Bay Packers: Take OVER 47.5 points (-110
Jordan Love and Kyler Murray both have something to prove. Both defenses are prone to allowing big plays that tilt the field. By all accounts, this game should have more touchdowns than field goals because of the willingness of both offenses to take downfield shots. This point should be higher.
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Cincinnati Bengals vs. New York Giants: Take UNDER 48 points
How does this game have a higher O/U number than the Cardinals-Packers? The Giants haven’t played many legitimate teams this season and have scored 21 points or less in four of five games. Unless the Bengals score 34 points, this one will have a hard time hitting the Over, because the Giants don’t have the offensive horses to hold up their end.
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Take Tampa Bay Buccaneers and lay 3.5 points (-105) at New Orleans Saints
The Bucs are 3-2 and their 2024 resume include wins over the Commanders, Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles. It can be argued the worst of their schedule is behind them. The Saints are starting rookie Spencer Rattler against a playoff-tested veteran defense. The Bucs defense may score points, which makes laying 3.5 a lot easier. A double-digit win isn’t out of the question.
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