🏈 MACtion is back. Adam Burke was very happy. Type Of.
The midweek MACtion returns tonight, so I asked VSiN.com managing editor Adam Burke — a proud graduate of the University of Akron — for some general advice on keeping the conference going.
Adam answered:
“All teams are donkeys and save your money.”
Okay, maybe I need to give Adam a day off.
Fortunately, he’s not done yet: “Passing offenses have been pretty inefficient overall in the MAC. A mobile QB or a very strong running game (and especially both) would be a difference maker.”
MACtion (ET):
7 pm — Ohio at Akron (ESPN2; Ohio -14 and Circa)
8 pm — Buffalo at Miami (Ohio) (ESPN; Miami -6 at Circa)
Buffalo and Miami (Ohio): Both teams are 3-1 in MAC play, but Buffalo ranks 137th nationally in yards per play, and Miami’s offense has declined since losing its better passing quarterback. Both defenses have improved against the run in conference play — a matchup that Adam thinks creates an opportunity.
Ohio in Akron: The Bobcats are undefeated in MAC play, while Adam’s alma mater is 1-7. Ohio looks the obvious part, but some recent performances give Adam pause.
» Read Adam Burke’s analysis and best bets on the Tuesday MACtion
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🏈 NFL: Get down. And A Small View.
It took all my strength not to lead today’s newsletter on the Bears’ 34-17 win at Seattle on Monday night as a 3-point underdog.
Chicago’s Super Bowl odds have been shortened to +800 on Circa Sports on Monday night, down from +1200 entering Week 8. That puts the Bears third on the board, behind the Bills (+530) and 49ers (+580) — and ahead of the Chiefs (+900).
Yes, recency bias is a thing.
Thursday Night Football: Who’s Playing Quarterback for Baltimore?
The Ravens host Jacksonville on Thursday, but Baltimore is without a fully healthy quarterback on its 53-man roster. Lamar Jackson (thumb) is headed to injured reserve, Tyler Huntley (toe) is injured, and Joe Fagnano played through an injury on Sunday. Coach Jesse Minter has not named a starter.
Jacksonville is now a 10-point favorite at Circa Sports.
Tuley’s Week 8 ATS recap: The favorites finished 10-3 straight up and 8-5 ATS, with the Chiefs–Broncos closing in on the pick’em. Split the total 7-7. For the season, favorites are 75-42-1 straight up, but underdogs are 59-53-6 ATS. The overs lead at 62-57-2.
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Sixty-nine contestants went a perfect 7-0 in Week 8 of the EdgeBoost Average Joe Contest. VSiN Pro subscribers Brad Devereaux (GaryLaserEyes) of Nashua, NHwon the tiebreaker with 144.5 Action Points to finish first for the week.
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Survivor Sweat: $250K Asking Price?
Neither Circa Survivor nor Grandissimo changed Monday night as there were no Bears–Seahawks entries pending. But the Survivor Sweat Marketplace is open for buying and selling.
The biggest asking price: $250,000 for 75% of a Survivor entry, plus pick control. That seems pretty aggressive, given the implied entry value of $41,011.
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» Get ready for NFL Week 9: odds, injuries and expert picks
🏀 College Basketball: A Calmer Day 3
After the marathon 181 game Mondaycollege basketball just slows down 29 on Tuesday. But there are many disabilities.
Adam Burke’s Best Bet: Look for Adam’s analysis and top plays later this morning. » Find Adam’s best college basketball bets
Steve Makinen’s starred power ratings: See where Steve’s daily numbers flag the strongest edge potential. » Check Steve’s daily power rating
DONBEST: Keep college hoops rotation numbers handy. » Get the College Basketball Rotation Book for $4.99
🏒 NHL: A 23-Game Shots-on-Goal Streak
there is 11 games Tuesdayand Jonathon Davis found an intriguing player prop. in Washington Ryan Leonard has recorded at least two shots on goal in all 13 games this season — and 23 consecutive regular-season games dating back to last season.
Leonard’s 2+ shots prop has a price -205but JD has identified a potential parlay partner that will push the payout into plus-money territory.
» Check out Jonathon Davis’ NHL Best Bets this morning
🎾 Tennis: Best Bets on Tuesday
Zach Cohen has his predictions and picks of the Rolex Paris Masters. » Read Zach’s best tennis bets on Tuesday
to Gill Alexander The latest tennis picks are on the VSiN picks page. » See Gill’s tennis picks
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