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How about that 4-1 last week?Needed it.Ive circled three bets and two plays. Remember, this space isnt the place for a million picks or five-team parlays, either. These will always be the games I love the most.Lets Lars Eller Jersey go to work.All times ETNo. 21 Kansas State Wildcats (-10, O/U 57) @ No. 25 Kansas Jayhawks (7 p.m., FS1)I dont think will play.The Kansas quarterback took a shot last Saturday against and didnt return. Hes currently listed as "questionable" for the Sunflower Showdown.A suming the news comes out tomorrow, this line will continue to run to -11 or higher.ADVERTISEMENT Kansas States physical offensive line will allow the Wildcats to do whatever they want, and if the Jayhawks fall behind, I have very little faith in QB3 getting them back in the game.PICK: Kansas State (-10) to win by more than 10 pointsOregon at Arizona State, Washington at Oregon State best bets, odds, predictions Illinois Fighting Illini @ Iowa Hawkeyes (-3, O/U 32) (3:30 p.m., FS1)This game is gonna be ugly.Iowas defense basically keeps the Hawkeyes in every outing, and that wont change. But the lo s of top corner and return man is a big deal. Hes the one that constantly gets them decent field position so they can kick field goals.Bielema might roll out and at quarterback to keep Iowa gue sing. The Illini have a smidge more offensive diversity, and I think theyre very live to win outright.I-L-L.PICK: Illinois (+3) to lose by fewer than 3 points (or win outright)No. 5 Washington Huskies @ No. 11 Oregon State Beavers (-1, O/U 62) (7:30 p.m., ABC)Im not overthinking this one.Both offenses are legit. operates one of the most efficient pa sing attacks in the nation, and Oregon States secondary will get beat down the field. When the Beavers have the ball, theyll be able to churn lots of butter on the ground against an overrated Huskies D.Las Vegas oddsmaker Kenny White makes this a 40-35 final score, which is obviously much higher than the posted total. When his numbers leap off the page like this, its too tough to ignore.Well be rooting for points in Corvallis.PICK: Over 62 points scored by both teams combinedSeattle Seahawks @ Los Angeles Rams (-1, O/U 46.5) (4:25 p.m., CBS)This is what I get for waiting tlil Saturday to add my NFL bets.Rams+1 was a play for me as discu sed on "Bear Bets" this week and money swung the Rams to a 1-point favorite Friday night.Yes, I still think they're the right side in the game. Sean McVay got two weeks to prepare his team, 's thumb got much-needed recovery time and receivers and are healthy and ready to rock. That's good enough for me.I'll lay the extra five cents (-115) and go Rams moneyline.PICK: Rams (-115 moneyline) to win outrightPhiladelphia Eagles @ Kansas City Chiefs (-2.5, O/U 45) (8:15 p.m. Monday, ESPN/ABC)I can't wait for the Taylor Swift Bowl on Monday Night Football.... she grew up an Eagles fan, right?You don't get many chances to lay a short number with the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium and it's always something you should consider. is the best player on theplanet and I'll ride withhimat this price all day.Since Mahomes became the Andre Burakovsky Jersey starter, Kansas City is 12-5 (71%) against the spread (ATS) as a favorite of -3 or le s. Obviously, that's not a large sample size, but it's still very impre sive.The Chiefs' defense is very good, too. Most conversations about K.C. are about the coach, the quarterback, the tight end and the Swifties, but the front office has invested a ton of draft capital in the secondary over the last few years.That unit is as good as it's been in the Mahomes era and and continue to give opposing quarterbacks nightmares.Lay the points.PICK: Chiefs (-2.5) to win by more than 2.5 points2023 Record: (25-26-1, -3.8)Sam Panayotovich is a sports betting analyst for FOX Sports and NESN. He previously worked for WGN Radio, NBC Sports and VSiN. He'll probably pick against your favorite team. Follow him on Twitter @spshoot.   |
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