Sam Panayotovich
FOX Sports Betting Analyst
We’re scratching and clawing this season, huh?
I’ll positively take final weekend’s 3-2, however man, it has been a rattling battle up to now.
Let’s discover that mojo as we enter the thick of the NFL common season and the house stretch of school soccer.
I’ve six bets for this weekend beginning with a Friday night time faculty play.
Remember, this house just isn’t the place for one million picks or five-team parlays. These will at all times be the video games I like essentially the most.
Let’s go to work.
2024 Record: (17-16, -0.5 items)
Boise State (-3.5, U/U 64.5) @ UNLV
Some pundits are already placing Boise State within the College Football Playoff, however I feel it is a mistake to look previous the Rebels right here. Broncos operating again and Heisman Trophy favourite Ashton Jeanty will get his stats, however UNLV will even rating some factors. I like strolling the home canine backwards and forwards and would not be stunned if issues obtained bizarre in Vegas.
PICK: UNLV (+3.5) to lose by lower than 3.5 factors or win outright
Nebraska @No.4 Ohio State (-25.5, O/U 48.5)
Ohio State ought to be capable to transfer the ball at will on this sport. Indiana pounded the rock for 215 dashing yards in opposition to this Nebraska protection final week and issues do not get any simpler in opposition to OSU. I’ve a sense the Buckeyes take an enormous lead early and chill out within the second half, which can open up rubbish factors for the Huskers and freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola.
SELECTION: Over 48.5 factors scored by each groups mixed
Pen State (-6.5, O/U 47.5) @ Wisconsin
Don’t look now, however the Badgers are beginning to discover their stride. The protection has allowed simply 16 whole factors within the final three video games, which is spectacular, even when the competitors hasn’t been one of the best. You know what you are going to get with Wisconsin: a high-powered offense and a protection that brings physicality to the entrance seven. Penn State ought to survive, however will probably be robust.
PICK: Wisconsin (+6.5) will lose by lower than 6.5 factors or win outright
Nebraska vs. No. 4 Ohio State Big Noon Kickoff
Crows (-8.5, U/U 44.5) @ Brown
Why sure, I’m betting in opposition to the Ravens after they gave up 41 factors on Monday Night Football and Lamar Jackson emerged because the MVP favourite. Thanks for asking. We ought to have a brand new Browns offense, with Jameis Winston below heart and Ken Dorsey calling the performs. I instructed myself I would not guess on Cleveland till Deshaun Watson was sidelined. Now is the time.
PICK: Browns (+8.5) will lose by lower than 8.5 factors or win outright
Colts @ Texans (-5, O/U 45.5)
The Texans are a very baffling workforce. Sure, they’re 5-2 in seven video games, however they’ve already let groups just like the Bears and Jaguars enter their constructing and keep till the tip. Houston’s offense seems to be a lot much less explosive with Nico Collins on injured reserve. These two groups went to the end line in week one and I feel we’re in for one more shut battle.
PICK: Colts (+5) will lose by lower than 5 factors or win outright
NFL Week 8 Best Bets: Seahawks OVER 20.5 Points, Browns WILL COVER vs. Ravens
Panthers @ Broncos (-10, O/U 41.5)
Ugh. You hate it and I hate it. This is the primary time all season I’ve picked the Panthers, and to be trustworthy with you, it is a success. I’m simply not prepared to imagine that rookie quarterback Bo Nix ought to put up double figures. On Thursday I spoke to a bookmaker in Las Vegas who instructed me that 9 out of 10 bets in his store are on Denver. Cabbage. I’m holding my nostril and getting stitches.
PICK: Panthers (+10) will lose by lower than 10 factors or win outright
Sam Panayotovich is a sports activities betting analyst for FOX Sports and BetQL Network. He beforehand labored for WGN Radio, NBC Sports and VSiN. Follow him on Twitter @spshoot.
Want nice tales delivered proper to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports accountand comply with leagues, groups and gamers to obtain a personalised e-newsletter day-after-day!
Get extra from the National Football League Follow your favorites to get data on video games, information and extra
