🏈 NFL’s Two Extremes Have One Similarity
The Vikings are 6-0. The Chargers are 0-6. But here’s one thing they have in common: They are the only two teams in the NFL with fewer than 10 offensive touchdowns.
Chargers (+6½) at Rams: Steve Makinen says the Circa money is heavily tilted toward the winless Chargers. He expects the Rams to be closer to 9- or 10-point favorites. What does he do with the actual 6½-point spread?
» Steve Makinen’s eight best NFL bets
Vikings (+3½) at Lions: “A 6-0 team can never be called a bad team,” writes Wes Reynolds. But he has concerns about Minnesota’s defense, especially against Jared Goff and the blitz. Wes had plays in this game and the Chargers–Rams.
» Six best NFL bets by Wes Reynolds
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🏈 Lamar Jackson is coming back. But How Much to Him?
Lamar Jackson is expected to return against Buffalo after an ankle injury, but Dr. David Chao who may have limited mobility. That could affect both Baltimore’s offense and Jackson’s rushing production. VSiN’s BOLT has player-prop recommendations for the matchup.
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Start with the NFL Week 8 Betting Hub for previews, picks and analysis. Check betting splits, matchup stats, power ratings and damage updates before finalizing your card.
📺 Your Week Starts With VSiN
9 am–Noon ET: Pro Football Tailgate Show with Mitch Moss and Pauly Howard.
Noon–1 pm ET: Countdown to Kickoff with Stormy Buonantony and Jonathan Von Tobel.
Watch for reports on the halftime injury of Dr. David Chao and Steve Fezzik in full action on Sunday.
🌧️ Weather Alert: Keep an eye on Florida
I’m sure our VSiN crew will be keeping an eye on the weather today. All three NFL games in Florida could be rained out.
Kevin Roth sees the biggest concern Falcons–Buccaneers and Patriots–Dolphinswith scattered showers possible. Colts–Jaguars also see sprinkles. The wind is not expected to be strong enough to significantly affect play, but rain is keeping an eye on totals and props.
» Kevin Roth’s latest NFL season predictions
🏆 A Perfect Week Puts Alex White On Top
Alex White went 7-0 at the Circa Friday Football Invitational after going 6-1 last week. That is 13-1 in two weeksvaulting White into first place.
Chargers +6½ against the Rams drew unanimous support from the four participants who picked the game. Jason Jarvis and Jack Lenenberg Make the Chargers Their Best Bet; Tony Gordon and Chris Macero also supported them.
» Invitational standings and all selections
🏈 Circa Million: A House Divided
The undefeated Vikings visit the favorite Lions, and the Circa Million participants are divided: Lions -3½ got 1,529 picks; Vikings +3½ scored 1,318. That’s 2,847 of the 5,730 submitted cards—almost half the field—in one part of this game.
The top five picks: Bills -3 (1,809), Steelers -3 (1,536), Lions -3½ (1,529), Broncos +1½ (1,490) and Vikings +3½ (1,318).
In the EdgeBoost Average Joe Contest, Bank notes -3 is the most popular NFL pick. » See Average Joe betting splits
💰 A $25 Million Bengals Sweat
660 entries remain in Circa Survivorchasing $25,017,000 winner take it all. More than half—350 entries (53%)—was in Cincinnati against Tennessee. The next most popular: Washington (81), New England (55), Jacksonville (54), Dallas (49) and the Rams (37).
All three remaining Circa Grandissimo entries are also in Bengals. A win in Cincinnati sends all three forward to the $7.7 million tournament. Defeat eliminates the entire Grandissimo field and more than half of Survivor.
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🏈 No. 2 Falls, No. 1 Survivor
USC (+6) upset No. 2 Ohio State 30–18 in Los Angeles, the playoff picture is shaky. The No. 1 Miami (-13) barely escaped North Carolina 38–35.
The No. 5 Notre Dame (-31) outshot Navy 35–13 but was undefeated. The No. 6 Utah (-7) rolled at Cincinnati 49–25, and the No. 7 UCLA (-23) shut out Nevada 27–0.
Looking ahead: No. 1 Miami visits No. 5 Notre Dame in Week 10, along with the Fighting Irish 3½-point home favorites. The country’s top team is an underdog. That’s a line worth watching.
🏀 College Basketball Tips Off in Rome
Notre Dame and Villanova open the season Sunday at 9:30 am ET on FOX. Adam Burke sees Villanova as stronger on paper, but the Wildcats played at one of the slowest tempos in the nation last season. Will the unusual setting change that?
» Notre Dame–Villanova preview and picks by Adam Burke
Our College Basketball Betting Guide covers every conference, with individual team breakdowns for the top 10. » Get the betting guide
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🏁 Hamlin Sets the Pace at Martinsville
Denny Hamlin won the pole for the Xfinity 500 on Sundayand Steve Makinen is comfortably on top of his recent appearances. Martinsville’s half-mile paper-clip track gets a A- for disability-ability; Track position, brakes and bump-and-run passes are critical.
Steve’s top five: Hamlin, Ty Gibbs, Ryan Blaney, Christopher Bell and Joey Logano.
Underdogs to consider (+1200 or longer): William Byron, Kyle Larson, Bell and Chase Briscoe.
Struggle favorites: Bubba Wallace, Chris Buescher, Carson Hocevar and Shane van Gisbergen.
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