Get ready for an overflow of emotional and potentially financial wealth.
On Sunday, the highly anticipated clash between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, cherished NFL teams among West Virginia sports betting enthusiasts, promises to be one of the most thrilling games of the year.
The NFL’s sole remaining undefeated team, Pittsburgh, is set to face off against Baltimore, a formidable playoff contender.
The online sports betting community in West Virginia is closely monitoring the line for the Pittsburgh Steelers, which has remained steady at +3.5, along with the favorable moneyline of +165 for a Steelers victory. Interestingly, the spread line has remained unchanged for two consecutive days.
On Wednesday morning, the point spread was adjusted to 4, which is likely to generate a lot of betting activity on the Steelers. However, if the spread drops to 2.5, bettors supporting the Ravens will be very pleased.
These are a few of the initial factors to take into account.
Pittsburgh has emerged victorious in their last four games against the spread and currently holds a 5-1 overall record. Despite almost squandering a 27-7 advantage against the Tennessee Titans, the Steelers managed to secure a narrow 27-24 victory. They were initially deemed underdogs with a +1 point advantage according to DraftKings Sportsbook WV. Throughout the week, the Steelers’ odds fluctuated between +1 and -2.5.
Pittsburgh is up against their toughest challenge yet as they go head-to-head with Ravens’ quarterback Lamar Jackson, known for his exceptional mobility. With the likes of wide receiver Marquise Brown and tight end Mark Andrews as potential scorers and game-changers, the Steelers must be prepared for a dynamic and high-scoring showdown.
The Steelers boast a multitude of skilled receivers, including JuJu Smith-Schuster, James Washington, Diontae Johnson, and Chase Claypool. This dynamic group offers both speed and talent. It is highly likely that Smith-Schuster will make it into the end zone, and there is a good chance Washington will do the same.
On Wednesday morning, the over-under stood at 46.5. Lately, both teams have consistently been surpassing this mark during their recent matches.
The Ravens have emerged victorious in their previous 15 games played on Sundays.
Gut-check time for Bengals
Despite their 2-14 season last year, the Cincinnati Bengals have experienced a significant transformation with the addition of rookie Joe Burrow. This has resulted in a notable improvement in their performance and a gain in respect from their peers. Despite only winning one game on the moneyline, the Bengals have managed to impress by leading the league with a 6-1 record against the spread.
The fans eagerly anticipate their favorite team’s breakthrough, while the bettors are reveling in the festivities.
Cincinnati is facing yet another tough challenge as they prepare to host the Tennessee Titans, a formidable team in the league. This comes right after a devastating loss to the Cleveland Browns last week. Despite leading 34-31 with only 1:06 left on the clock, the Bengals suffered a heartbreaking defeat when they allowed a 24-yard touchdown pass with a mere 11 seconds remaining. It was a close call, and Cincinnati was just one or two plays away from securing the victory.
Cody Parkey’s missed extra point resulted in Bengals backers winning with a +3.5 spread. In response, PointsBet WV Sportsbook held a meeting with their Karma Kommittee to offer free bets as a refund to Browns backers.
Burrow, the rising star of Cincinnati, made history last week as the first rookie to surpass 400 passing yards. If you’re wondering about the potential outcome, take into account that Tennessee, despite their strong team, currently holds the undesirable title of the NFL’s worst defense when it comes to third down conversions. This factor could work in Burrow’s favor, provided his team can recover emotionally from the devastating last-second defeat.
In the past eight road games, Tennessee emerged victorious in seven of them.
The over-under is 54.5.
Cleveland rocks
The Browns, known to be a favored team among West Virginia gamblers, are set to face the Las Vegas Raiders. The Raiders had a tough Sunday, being defeated 45-20 by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and conceding three fourth-quarter touchdowns.
Even though this game appears to be heading towards its end, achieving a total score of 53.5 won’t be a simple task.
After suffering a blowout against the Steelers, Cleveland regains their momentum in Cincinnati and improves their record to 5-2.
In their recent home games, the Browns have emerged victorious in seven out of their last eight matches. Furthermore, in the past five weeks, they have surpassed the 30-point mark in four instances.
The AFC North division is undeniably outstanding, with Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Baltimore leading the way in the race for playoff spots.
Opening the slate
On Thursday night, the Week 8 kickoff will feature the Atlanta Falcons taking on the Carolina Panthers.
The Falcons could potentially hold the title for the unluckiest team in history. Despite their 1-6 record, they could easily have been 4-3 if it weren’t for devastating collapses against the Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, and most recently, the Detroit Lions.
On Sunday, during the final play of the game, the Falcons faced defeat following an unexpected touchdown by Todd Gurley, resulting in a score of 22-16 with only 1:04 remaining. Initially trailing 16-14, Atlanta had intended to strategically run down the clock in order to secure a game-ending field goal. However, Gurley unintentionally scored, leading to a significant shift in the outcome.
At that moment, the Lions had odds of +1600 to win the game according to FanDuel Sportsbook, but there was a feeling of anticipation in the air.
Within minutes of Gurley’s touchdown, 121 wagers were made on the Lions moneyline at +1600. These bets were not substantial, but rather a reflection of customers’ belief that the game was not yet finished.
What a hunch.
Around the league
The showdown between Seattle and San Francisco is a highly anticipated matchup. The Seahawks, who are hosting the game, have consistently played close to their predicted score, although they have failed to cover the spread in their previous two games. On the other hand, San Francisco had an impressive victory over New England with a score of 33-6 last week, despite being the underdogs (+2). Additionally, many of their injured players are now returning to full health. All in all, this promises to be an exciting game.
After a long time, Buffalo finds itself as the favored team against New England, and it’s not difficult to understand why. The Bills currently hold a 2.5 game lead over the Patriots sans Tom Brady, who lack any significant offensive weapons.
Have the Bills struggled to score in the past couple of weeks and failed to reach the end zone in their 18-10 victory against the New York Jets. Could this be the week they finally break out?
Will the trend of New England’s road games against AFC East opponents going under the point total continue, or will another stat break the pattern? This week’s point total is set at 43.
Different ways to win — the tease
Victories can be achieved through means other than the spread or moneyline.
On Sunday, there was a three-team parlay on over-under point totals from DraftKings. The over-under was adjusted or “teased” by six points, resulting in a notable change in the price.
- The Cleveland-Cincinnati game had a teasing point spread reduction from 50 to 44, with a bet placed on the over, priced at -230.
- The teaser for the New Orleans Saints-Carolina game was adjusted from 50 to 44, with a bet placed on the over at odds of -230.
- The New England-San Francisco game had a teasing line of 44 down to 38, with a bet on the over at odds of -250.
Individually, each bet may not be appealing in terms of price. However, when combined, the payout was 2-1.
By modifying the odds, this bet made it simpler to achieve two of the over predictions and ultimately resulted in a successful outcome for the San Francisco-New England game. The final score of 33-6 secured a narrow victory with just half a point. Without this adjustment, the game would have ended below the predicted score.
Extra points
It’s quite surprising that there have been zero punt return touchdowns this year, but this can be attributed to teams punting less frequently. Maybe teams should punt more often and focus on gaining field position.
Get ready, because the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are on their way, and they mean business. With a plethora of talented players and a rejuvenated Rob Gronkowski, their odds against the New York Giants plummeted to -10.5 on Monday.
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