Here are some of my favorite bets from this weekend.
NFL | Choice 1
Beneficial change in Pittsburgh
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The Steelers, who will play in Cincinnati, have failed to reach the 400-yard plateau in their last 58 games, the second-longest streak in NFL history. But I believe firing offensive coordinator Matt Canada could be the spark that ignites their offense.
Several players have recently expressed their frustration, and I’m sure they will be very motivated to show that the problem was not with them, but with their offensive coordinator.
Therefore, the mood will be much brighter for the Steelers than for the Bengals, who are certainly devastated after losing the services of Joe Burrow for the remainder of the season due to a wrist injury.
This weekend, Jake Browning will take his place as the starter. The 27-year-old quarterback had never completed a pass in the NFL before Thursday of last week. He came to Cincinnati from Washington two years ago and was never drafted into the NFL. Yes, he knows the game system well, but I’m a little worried about his running ability.
I definitely have more confidence in Pittsburgh’s defense. The Bengals rank second to last in rushing yardage average, which bodes well for the Steelers, whose rushing defense has been effective this year. I believe that the running back duo of Jaylen Warren and Najee Harris will take control of this match.
NFL | Choice 2
Josh Allen and Buffalo by +3.5 points
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Against the Philadelphia Eagles, the Buffalo Bills will be the most desperate team on the field, with a record of 6-5 and an exceedingly difficult schedule through the end of the regular season.
The Eagles, for their part, celebrated an emotional win against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday.
The quarterback Josh Allen responds well to the firing of offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey. The Bills scored 32 points against the Jets’ strong defense (a season high against New York).
Many say Buffalo’s defense is in danger of struggling with the loss of key starters like Tre’Davious White and Matt Milano. Surprisingly, she continues to fight and achieves decent results. The Bills have allowed an average of 18 points per game in their last four games.
Due to Monday night’s game, the Eagles lost a day of rest and preparation. That’s bad news when you’re playing against a strong team like the Bills.
Buffalo’s record is somewhat misleading, as the club has the fourth-highest point differential in the NFL at +104. In comparison, the Eagles’ value is +61.
Well, Jalen Hurts has won each of his last 13 games against teams with positive records, the longest such streak in NFL history. But I’m willing to give the Bills a chance. Especially because Philadelphia’s defense is allowing the fifth-highest total yards per game, which leads me to believe that Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs are licking their lips right now.
The odds of the Bills winning or losing by up to three points are over 55-60%. I therefore increase it by +3.5 points.
NHL | Choice 3
Watch out for the plane
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With the exception of the Arizona Coyotes and Vegas Golden Knights, every NHL team was in action yesterday.
It is difficult to make a prediction about today’s games without knowing all the results from yesterday. However, let me make an interesting observation.
Of the eight games taking place today, there are only two teams favored in terms of travel. Only the New Jersey Devils and the San Jose Sharks have a chance to stay home while their rivals have to fly.
Does this mean we should bet on these two clubs? Not necessarily, but I invite you to consider this as part of your analysis. Such a factor is often underestimated by bettors, although it has a significant impact on players’ performance.
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