Hello, West Virginia online sports betting enthusiasts, what events are on the horizon this week?
Once again, a jam-packed NFL schedule filled with exciting matchups and a highly anticipated Monday Night Football showdown.
The Baltimore Ravens, the favored team among West Virginia bettors at the beginning of the year, will be hosting the Kansas City Chiefs. Interestingly, the reigning Super Bowl champions are considered underdogs, with a +3.5 point spread at DraftKings Sportsbook WV.
Last year’s playoffs left fans and bettors longing for a match like this. Unfortunately, their hopes were dashed when the Tennessee Titans shocked the 14-2 Ravens in the second round.
The upcoming Monday game promises an exciting offensive showcase as Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes goes head-to-head with reigning overall season MVP, Lamar Jackson. Anticipations are high for a high-scoring game, evident by the over-under line set at 53.5 across most major sportsbooks.
It will be captivating to observe the line. Originally set at -3, Baltimore had an influx of enthusiastic sports betting fans who heavily favored the Ravens, causing the number to rise to 3.5 a week before the game. However, the most astonishing aspect of this line is that it did not revert back to three points by midweek.
Leading off NFL betting for Week 3
Thursday night marks the commencement of the schedule with the Battle of Florida, as the Jacksonville Jaguars host the Miami Dolphins. The spread for the game has increased from Jacksonville being favored by 1 point to now being favored by 3 points.
Consider taking advantage of DraftKings’ enticing odds boost, which offers Jacksonville quarterback Gardner Minshew surpassing 250.5 yards in passing and the Jaguars securing a victory. This bet has been boosted to +150, making it even more appealing.
In Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans, Minshew achieved an impressive 339 passing yards despite his team’s loss. On the other hand, the Dolphins had a rough time defending against the Bills, allowing them to gain 417 yards. Considering Minshew’s performance, he deserves recognition for his yardage. Moreover, if his team manages to secure a victory, it would be a rewarding outcome.
More strong matchups
Don’t miss out on the upcoming weekend matchup between the Buffalo Bills and the Los Angeles Rams. Last week, both teams showcased their offensive prowess by scoring over 30 points and securing impressive road victories. With a perfect 2-0 record, it’s highly likely that both teams will make it to the playoffs this season.
Josh Allen, the quarterback for the Bills, is quickly gaining recognition as a rising star. On the other hand, Jared Goff, the Rams’ quarterback, has a wide array of talented players to support him. The initial odds for the game fluctuated between Buffalo being favored by 2.5 and 3 points. Fans of the Bills will eagerly seize the opportunity to bet on their team with a 2.5-point advantage.
The Las Vegas Raiders, currently 2-0, will face the New England Patriots as +6 underdogs. These teams have proven to be thrilling as the Raiders surprised the favored New Orleans Saints with a Monday night upset victory, and the Patriots narrowly missed defeating the Seattle Seahawks by just one yard on Sunday night. This is a matchup that shouldn’t be missed.
Despite scoring over 40 points in their first two games, the Green Bay Packers find themselves as 3.5-point underdogs in what is anticipated to be a high-scoring matchup when they face the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans.
Both the Dallas Cowboys and the Seahawks recently had thrilling games, earning them the title of “Cardiac Kids.” The Seahawks were expected to win as the host team. In their previous match, they successfully prevented New England quarterback Cam Newton from scoring a touchdown on the one-yard line, securing the victory as time ran out. Meanwhile, the Cowboys pulled off an incredible comeback against the Atlanta Falcons, winning 40-39 with a game-winning field goal on the final play.
Can you believe it? That’s the reaction of a BetMGM WV Sportsbook customer who placed a bet of $35,000 while the Falcons were leading by 15 points in the final quarter. The potential profit from this bet was just $1,050, but the chances of Dallas winning were over 3,000-1.
This strategy has been tested and proven effective in gameplay, offering significant advantage to achieve a modest profit from a seemingly guaranteed outcome. It has a high success rate. However, in cases like this one, when it fails, the consequences can be costly.
For most players, this tactic is not recommended due to its significant downside risk and minimal upside gain.
Light up the board at WV sportsbooks
This week, we have four games with over 50 points in the over-under column – a rare occurrence that is likely to happen again. These games include Dallas-Seattle at 55.5, Green Bay-New Orleans at 51.5, the Arizona Cardinals and Detroit Lions at 54.5, and Kansas City-Baltimore at 53.5.
In recent years, the projected scores have been consistently rising due to various factors. The presence of skilled young quarterbacks and a growing success rate in two-point conversions are contributing to higher score totals. For instance, in the Dallas-Atlanta game, the final score was 40-39, with a total of 79 points scored. It is important to monitor this trend, as there may come a time when teams struggle to reach these elevated scores. Consequently, this could lead to an increase in bets predicting scores to be below the projected totals.
New blood energizes NFL
The league’s success hinges on the rise of young talents, and two remarkable rookies, Joe Burrow from the Cincinnati Bengals and Justin Herbert from the Los Angeles Chargers, have emerged as true stars.
Burrow’s exceptional throwing ability led Cincinnati to score 30 points in their previous game, unfortunately falling short against the Cleveland Browns with a final score of 35-30. However, Burrow’s last-minute touchdown pass resonated with Bengals bettors, who had placed their confidence in the team and were given a six-point advantage. As they prepare to face the Philadelphia Eagles this Sunday, the Bengals kick off the week with a 6.5-point advantage.
Herbert’s exceptional field vision surpasses that of the majority of rookies in recent years, as evidenced by his near success in leading his team past the Chiefs. His ability to quickly analyze plays, release the ball, and make sound decisions sets him apart. As a result, Herbert’s Chargers are heavily favored by nearly a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers.
According to Johnny Avello, the director of race and sportsbook operations for DraftKings, the teams that Burrow and Herbert are playing on pose a problem initially.
The great news is that those teams are seeing improvements as both Burrow and Herbert have been exceptionally impressive thus far.
Avello accomplished two lucrative observations worth millions of dollars each. These observations revolved around the substantial financial impact of two significant developments.
The last play of the Seattle Seahawks-Patriots game was crucial as it determined the outcome and the point spread. Seattle managed to secure the game and cover the 4.5-point spread in their 35-30 triumph. Avello mentioned that if Newton had made it to the end zone, the result would have caused a significant shift in the betting market, potentially involving millions of dollars.
This weekend, DraftKings reintroduces its 100-1 odds promotion. Simply choose any team to win the game and receive a rewarding $100 if that team emerges victorious. This offer is exclusively available for new users.
He expressed, “We thoroughly enjoy donating money.”
During our season-opening promotion, we generously awarded the Chiefs 101 points against the Houston Texans, resulting in a remarkable giveaway of $20 million.
The online sports betting community in West Virginia will eagerly reinvest their funds.
Injury updates
The New York Giants may have to endure the absence of Saquon Barkley for the entire season due to a torn ACL he sustained against the Chicago Bears in Week 2. This unfortunate development compounds the team’s struggles, as they are currently winless with a 0-2 record.
FanDuel Sportsbook offered a prop bet on when the Giants would secure their first victory prior to the season. Initially, in Week 6, the odds stood at +850. As time progresses, these odds appear more favorable. Currently, the Giants are considered underdogs in their upcoming match against the 49ers on Sunday. The line shifted to San Francisco -4.5 following news of a potential return for injured quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo.
On the contrary, the concern lies in whether this is a risky move for San Francisco. The situation is uncertain as there is a possibility that he will participate. However, if he decides not to, the betting line may decline.
The Carolina Panthers’ star player, Christian McCaffrey, will unfortunately be sidelined due to a high ankle sprain during their upcoming game against the Chargers on Sunday. This setback comes as a tough blow for the Panthers, who are currently at a 0-2 record.
NFL Week 3 betting odds
The live betting odds for NFL Week 3 are presented below.
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