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St. Thomas (MN) Tommies vs Milwaukee Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

Massachusetts Minutemen vs Florida State Seminoles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

St. John's Red Storm vs Georgia Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

Lipscomb Bisons vs Jackson State Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

Queens (NC) Royals vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

North Alabama Lions vs Northwestern State Demons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

Villanova Wildcats vs Maryland Terrapins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

Old Dominion Monarchs vs Boston College Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

Sacramento State Hornets vs California Golden Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Kennesaw State Owls NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

College basketball is one of the most popular sports to wager on, especially during one particular month of the year. College basketball betting presents many great opportunities to wager, and bettors tend to do pretty well when wagering on the sport.

There are a handful of different levels when it comes to college basketball, but it is Division 1 that tends to get all of the focus. The NCAA Men’s College Basketball Tournament takes place during the month of March, and that is one event that always attracts plenty of wagers.

College basketball starts to get things going in November each year, and then a champion is crowned in April. Teams compete in nonconference games to begin the year, but the best time to bet is during conference action later in the year.

Knowing how to bet college basketball is extremely important, and this article will help you out with that. You are also going to find some of the best college basketball betting sites &amp; sportsbooks in the industry, and that is where you will want to do your betting.
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Ohio Bobcats vs Texas State Bobcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

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<p>Planning on watching today's Lakers and Falcons game? Catch the action at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs, CO, as the Falcons hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on MWN. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 129 points, and Air Force is favored by -10 vs. Mercyhurst.</p><h3>MERCYHURST LAKERS VS AIR FORCE FALCONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Air Force Falcons -10</p><p>This game will be played at Clune Arena at 4:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE AIR FORCE FALCONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 89-60 in favor of the Falcons.</li><li>Not only will Air Force pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -10.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 129 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Mercyhurst Pull Off A Win at Clune Arena?</h3><p>Mercyhurst fell to Columbia 77-63 on Saturday, November 16th, in an away game. The Lakers, who were +15 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread despite the loss.</p> <p>Trailing 43-36 at halftime, Mercyhurst scored 27 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34. The total points for the game were 140, just under the O/U line of 145.</p><p>Mercyhurst put up 63 points in their last game, shooting 41.2% from the field and 40% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 threes on 20 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 49%, and they connected on 72.2% of their free throws, going 13-for-18 from the line.</p> <p>Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa led the Lakers with 21 points, hitting 5 of 9 from deep and shooting 50% overall. Aidan Reichert also shot 50%, contributing 19 points, while Jake Lemelman added 13 points, making 3 of 4 threes and shooting 62.5% from the field.</p><p>Mercyhurst's defense struggled in their last game, allowing 77 points on 53% shooting from the field. The Lakers gave up 21 two-point baskets on 58% shooting.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Lakers allowed 9 threes on 45% shooting. They also sent the opposing team to the line 13 times, where they hit 8 free throws.</p><h3>Can the Falcons Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Air Force Falcons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Air Force fell 78-69 to California on Thursday, November 21st. The Falcons, who were +15.5 point underdogs, managed to keep the game closer than expected.</p> 

<p>After trailing 35-27 at halftime, Air Force put up 42 points in the 2nd half but allowed 43. The total points for the game reached 147, surpassing the O/U line of 136.5.</p><p>Air Force's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 51% from the field and 45.8% from three-point range, with an effective field goal percentage of 62.7%. They hit 11 threes in the game, with Ethan Taylor and Jeremiah Wilkinson each knocking down 5 and 2 threes, respectively.</p> <p>Taylor and Wilkinson both finished with 23 points, with Taylor shooting 69.2% from the field and 62.5% from three, while Wilkinson shot 66.7% overall and from deep. Andrej Stojakovic added 21 points, though he struggled from three, hitting just 2 of 7 attempts.</p><p>Despite Air Force's defensive efforts, they gave up 78 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 54% from the field. The Falcons struggled to contain two-point shots, allowing a 61% success rate on 24/39 shooting.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Air Force held their opponents to 35% shooting, with 5 made threes on 14 attempts. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 18 free throws. The Falcons also allowed 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

Mercyhurst Lakers vs Air Force Falcons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

Cal Poly Mustangs vs Saint Mary's Gaels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Yale Bulldogs vs Fairfield Stags NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

FIU Golden Panthers vs Bakersfield Roadrunners NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

New Mexico State Aggies vs UNLV Runnin' Rebels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Northern Illinois Huskies vs DePaul Blue Demons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Saint Francis U Red Flash vs Georgetown Hoyas NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Cincinnati Bearcats vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Stanford Cardinal vs Santa Clara Broncos NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Marquette Golden Eagles vs Georgia Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Fresno State Bulldogs vs Long Beach State Beach NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Hockey Club and Maple Leafs face off at 7:00 ET on NHLN. The Maple Leafs are hosting the game at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Maple Leafs are favored by -1.5 against the Hockey Club.</p><h3>UTAH HOCKEY CLUB VS TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Maple Leafs -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS:</h3><ul><li>Based on our analysis, we foresee the Maple Leafs winning the game with a predicted score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Maple Leafs on the moneyline</li><li>The Maple Leafs should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Will Utah Shock Everyone at Scotiabank Arena?</h3><p>Utah fell to 8-9-3 with a 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals pushed it over. Utah, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover.</p> 

<p>The Hockey Club had a 2-0 lead at one point, but Vegas responded with four unanswered goals. Utah’s three goals came from three different players in the loss.</p><p>Utah Hockey Club's offense came up short in a 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights. They took 19 shots on goal, with Logan Cooley, Ian Cole, and Alexander Kerfoot each finding the net. Cooley's goal was his 2nd of the season, while Cole scored for the first time this year. Kerfoot added his 2nd goal of the season in the third period.</p> <p>Nick Bjugstad picked up two assists, bringing his total to 2 for the season. Cooley also contributed with his 8th assist on Cole's goal. Utah's offense struggled with 13 giveaways and failed to capitalize on any power play opportunities.</p><p>Defensively, Utah will look to bounce back after allowing four unanswered goals, including the game-winner in overtime, in their previous game against Vegas. Connor Ingram made 31 saves, posting a save percentage of 88.6%. The defense added 8 takeaways and 21 hits.</p><h3>Will the Maple Leafs Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Maple Leafs fell to 12-6-2 after a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild. Toronto, the underdog on the puck line, kept the total under the pre-game line of 6 goals, with the combined score reaching just 3.</p> 

<p>Toronto trailed early, giving up a goal at 9:41 in the first period. They tied it up with 52 seconds left in the first, thanks to a power-play goal from William Nylander. The Wild secured the win with a goal at 2:14 in overtime.</p><p>Toronto's offense was held to just one goal in their 2-1 overtime loss to Minnesota. William Nylander netted his 9th of the season on a power play, with Auston Matthews picking up his 6th assist and Mitchell Marner his 12th. The Leafs took 28 shots on goal but were unable to score after Nylander’s goal, which came at 19:08 in the first period.</p> <p>Toronto had 10 giveaways in the game. After a 1-1 first period, the Leafs were shut out in the second and third periods, as well as in overtime.</p><p>Toronto's defense gave up the first goal at 9:41 in the first period, but they didn't allow another until 2:14 into overtime, when Matt Boldy scored the game-winner for Minnesota. Goalie Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, while the defense added 2 takeaways and 30 hits.</p>

Utah Hockey Club vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Billikens and Dukes face off at 7:30 ET on USA. The Dukes are hosting the game at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 146.5 points, and Duquesne is favored by -6.5 to win at home against Saint Louis.</p><h3>SAINT LOUIS BILLIKENS VS DUQUESNE DUKES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Saint Louis Billikens +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Barclays Center at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, March 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAINT LOUIS BILLIKENS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Dukes.</li><li>Even though we have Duquesne winning straight-up, we like Saint Louis at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Are Saint Louis Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Despite being the underdog, Saint Louis has been playing well on the road as of late. They have won two straight games away from home and have gone 3-0 in their last three road games. On the season, the Billikens are 4-9 on the road, and they have an average scoring margin of -6.9 points per game.</p>

<p>Overall, Saint Louis has gone 12-19 this season, including a 5-13 mark in Atlantic 10 play. They are coming off of a win over St. Bonaventure, and they have gone 6-16 as the underdog this year.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Saint Louis has an ATS record of 10-12. On the road, their ATS mark is 7-6, but they have gone 2-0-1 vs. the spread in their last three road games.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record in Saint Louis games sits at 17-12-1. Today's over/under line of 146.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this season of 149. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 154 points.</p><p>The Billikens' offense finished with 73 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 75 points per contest. Offensively, the Billikens hold a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, placing them 180th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 88th in terms of percentage and 140th in three-pointers made.</p><p>As they prepare for the upcoming game, Saint Louis is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 75.9 points per game (273rd). Against St. Bonaventure in their most recent game, the Saint Louis defense gave up a total of 65 points while allowing St. Bonaventure to hit 40% of their shots.</p><h3>Will the Dukes Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>After winning their last game against George Washington by a score of 67-65, Duquesne comes into this game with a 20-11 record, including a 14-4 mark at home. Over their last ten games at home, the Dukes have gone 7-3.</p>

<p>So far this season, Duquesne has been the favorite in 21 of their 31 games, going 15-6 in those matchups. For the year, they have a +5.8 average scoring margin at home, compared to a -1.8 average scoring margin on the road.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Duquesne is 9-12 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Dukes are 6-4 vs. the spread. At home, Duquesne's ATS mark is 8-10 this year and they are 5-5 in their last 10 home games vs. the spread.</p><p>Over their last three games, the over/under record for Duquesne is 0-3. For the season, the over/under record for the Dukes is 8-21-1. Today's over/under line of 146.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this season (143.6). So far, 22 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's over/under line. The average scoring total in their games this season is 137.7 points per game.</p><p>In their recent game, the Dukes' offense concluded with 67 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 71 points per contest. The team's top scorer is Dae Dae Grant, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 16.7, while Jimmy Clark III also maintains a PPG average of 15.1 leading up to the game.</p><p>So far this season, the Duquesne defense has been performing well, ranking 46th in the country at 66.8 points allowed per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Duquesne's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 41.5% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 31.4% this season.</p>

Saint Louis Billikens vs Duquesne Dukes Betting Pick & Prediction 3/13/24

<p>Betting on today's Huskies and Bulldogs game? Catch the action at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN, as the Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 6:30 ET on FS1. The Huskies are favored in this Big East conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 143.5 points.</p><h3>CONNECTICUT HUSKIES VS BUTLER BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Butler Bulldogs +6</p><p>This game will be played at Hinkle Fieldhouse at 6:30 ET on Friday, January 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUTLER BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Not only will Butler pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Connecticut Pull Off A Win at Hinkle Fieldhouse?</h3><p>The Huskies, who have a 12-2 record on the season, will face Butler. In away games, UConn has gone 2-2, while they are undefeated at home with a 10-0 record. As Connecticut faces Butler, their ATS record stands at 8-6. Over their last five games, the team has gone 3-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far, Connecticut's games have averaged 146.8 points per game with the average over/under line being 146.4 points. The Huskies' last five games have culminated with an average of 142 points per game and an over/under record of 2-3.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Connecticut offense ended with 85 points against DePaul. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 58.2% and made 12 threes. The team's top scorer is Cam Spencer, who enters today's matchup with an average of 15.2, while Tristen Newton also carries a PPG average of 15 into the game.</p><p>Connecticut's defense has been playing well, ranking 25th nationally, with 63.6 points allowed per game. In their most recent game, the Connecticut defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as DePaul knocked down 12 three-pointers on their way to 56 points.</p><h3>Do the Bulldogs Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>Butler, with a 10-4 record, will be playing their 15th game of the season. So far, Butler has gone 1-3 on the road and 8-1 at home. Heading into their game against Connecticut, Butler holds a 7-6 ATS record. When playing away from home, the Bulldogs are 1-3 vs. the spread, while they are 6-3 ATS at home.</p><p>Looking at their over/under performance through 14 games, Butler has an over/under record of 7-6-0, with their games averaging 153.2 points per game on average. The Bulldogs have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 151 points per game.</p><p>In their latest game, Butler offense put up 70 points against St. John's. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 40% and made 9 threes. The Butler offense has been looking to get up shots from outside so far this season, averaging 23.6 three-point attempts per contest. Overall, they have connected on 34% of their looks from outside this season.</p><p>So far, the Bulldogs' defense is ranked 153rd in the country at 71.9 points per contest. Butler's three-point defense is currently 135th in the country at 7.4 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 38.6% of their shots vs. Butler.</p>

Connecticut Huskies vs Butler Bulldogs Betting Pick & Prediction 1/5/24

<p>The Reds (68-64, 37-30 away) travel to take on the Giants (67-63, 36-30 home) in game one of this National League matchup. Andrew Abbott is getting the start for the Reds while Kyle Harrison is starting for the Giants. See who I like to pick up the win in today's Cincinnati Reds vs. San Francisco Giants showdown at Oracle Park.</p><h3>CINCINNATI REDS VS SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Francisco Giants -116</p><p>This game will be played at Oracle Park at 9:45 ET on Monday, August 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS:</h3><ul><li>The Reds have gone just 2-3 in their last five games.</li><li>In their ten most recent games as the favorite, the Reds have gone just 3-7 straight-up.</li><li>Andrew Abbott has struggled of late, coming in with an ERA of 5.76 over his last four starts.</li></ul><h3>CINCINNATI REDS LOOK TO CONTINUE WINNING WAYS ON THE ROAD</h3><p>For the season, the Reds have put together a record of 68-64 and are 3rd in the NL Central, putting them six games out of first place. Cincinnati's overall series record sits at 19-17-5. On the road, they have gone 37-30 and 31-34 at home.</p><p><p>Andrew Abbott has been a reliable starter for the Reds this season, boasting an 8-3 record in 15 appearances. His ERA stands at 3.16, while his K/9 is 9.81 and FIP is 4.01. Opposing hitters have had trouble getting on base against him, as evidenced by his .282 OBP.</p></p><p>In his most recent outing against the Angels, Andrew Abbott surrendered three runs on five hits over four innings of work. Although he did not factor into the decision, Abbott's efforts enabled the Reds to secure a 9-4 win.</p><p>For the season, the Reds' offense is averaging 4.8 runs per game. Over their last five games they have swung the bats well, sitting 9th in the league in scoring, with a total of 27 runs. Overall, Cincinnati's team batting average is .248, putting them 12th in the MLB.</p><p>Spencer Steer has been a major contributor to the Reds' offensive success this season. He currently holds a .270 batting average and has driven in 71 runs, as well as hitting 18 homers. His production at the plate has been essential for Cincinnati's success in 2023.</p><h3>WILL THE SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>The Giants head into today's game looking to build on their above .500 record at home (36-30). Their overall record of 67-63 has them placed 3rd in the NL West. Through 42 series, the Giants are 18-22-2.</p><p>In Kyle Harrison's most recent outing, the Giants starter went 3 1/3 innings against the Phillies, surrendering two runs on five hits. Despite his efforts, Harrison was unable to secure a win as the team fell 4-3.</p><p>This season, the Giants are 19th in the league at 4.3 runs per game. Over their last five games, they have a combined batting average of .248 (12th) leading to 4.6 runs per contest. Overall, they are generating 3.3 walks per game compared to 9 strikeouts. San Francisco's on-base percentage of .314 has them 15th in the MLB.</p><p>J.D. Davis has been a major contributor to the Giants' offense this season, boasting a .246 batting average and driving in 60 runs. The slugger has also hit 15 home runs in 2023.</p>

Cincinnati Reds vs San Francisco Giants Betting Pick & Prediction 8/28/23

Like anything else, sports betting has a language all its own. Baseball has terms like “closer”, “dinger”, “hot corner”, and “blue”. Hockey has terms like “breakaway”, “celly”, “five hole”, and “neutral zone”. Football has terms like “jet sweep”, “zone-option”, nickel”, and “dime”. Understanding sports betting terminology and what things mean will make a big difference.

A lot of <strong>novice sports bettors</strong> are used to hearing about “smart money” or “sharp money”. Sometimes these groups are referred to as “wise guys” or “sharps”. Whatever you call them and their wagers, just know that they are the guys that have the respect of the sportsbooks. Those are the guys that are moving the lines around throughout the week. They are the long-term winners. None of those mega-structures in Las Vegas would be standing today if the casinos weren’t making money. Wise guys are the ones consistently taking a little chunk of it for themselves.

Many sportsbooks have lists of sharp players who have the ability to influence line moves. They also tend to have deeper pockets. Sharp players that bet $100 per game aren’t going to get as much respect as the sharp player that shows up with $10,000 and sets it down on the counter to bet the Dallas Cowboys -3. What makes these particular bettors so scary is that they often work in groups. The lone wolf sharp player is one thing, but an entire pack of wolves is something entirely different.

Because they share information and have had sustained success, many of the influential players with money wind up on the same sides and totals during the week. That becomes a concern for the <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/"><strong>sportsbook</strong></a> directors, who need to show profits for their bosses. As a result, sportsbooks try to adjust the betting lines in response to the “smart” money. They will move lines up or down to try and entice action on the other side so that they can balance the books.

Some sharp players have client lists with disposable income and sportsbooks will get an avalanche of money that leaves them severely exposed on one side of a game. Other sharp players simply go in, get their money down, and then live on their own winnings.

Going against <strong>sharp money</strong> may or may not work. Keep in mind that even the sharpest minds are wrong at least 40 percent of the time and the true number is probably more like 45 percent. They grab the best numbers and can be the ones that buy back in hopes of picking up a middle, where the game falls in between the two numbers that they bet, or the ones that set up a line to put more money down on the other side at a more favorable number.

However you slice it, these are the respected individuals that win long-term from the sportsbooks and their opinions are very valuable for a lot of reasons.

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<p>How bad have the <strong>Indianapolis Colts</strong> been on offense? Well, bad enough that they have scored 16.1 points per game, 29th in the league. They are - as we speak - 30th in the league in rushing, with 567 yards TOTAL. And that is a team with Jonathan Taylor available, at least most of the time. They have scored a grand total of TEN points in the first quarter.</p>



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<p>I guess a lot of this has to be laid at the feet of Matt Ryan, who came from the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for a third-round draft pick in the off-season. Ryan has put up some of the most atrocious numbers in certain categories, among them nine interceptions (including a pick-six against Tennessee last week), eleven fumbles, three of which have been lost, and 24 sacks.</p>



<p>So Ryan is out. And when we say "out," we mean REALLY out. He won't play again this season, because there are contract-related issues in which it would cost the Colts a lot of money next season if he got hurt this year. And he already has a shoulder separation. That's why it kind of makes sense when head coach Frank Reich says that it was no snap judgment to make the decision to sit him for the rest of the year.</p>



<p>So it's one MVP who has been sent to the bench. There is a Super Bowl MVP (Nick Foles) who stays on the bench. And the winner of the quarterback derby is......</p>



<p>Sam Ehlinger?</p>



<p>He'll start at Lucas Oil Stadium this Sunday against the 3-4 (SU &amp; ATS)<strong>&nbsp;Washington Commanders</strong>, with a 4:25 PM ET kickoff. And barring injury, he'll make every start after that. It's one of those situations where Indy, before making a move on a QB in the draft, wants to find out what they already have.</p>



<p>His team, which miraculously has a record of 3-3-1 (3-4 ATS) is favored, according to the NFL betting odds as they are posted at <strong><a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BetOnline</a></strong>:</p>



<p><strong>Indianapolis Colts -3 (+100)<br>Washington Commanders +3 (-120)<br><br>Over 39.5 Points -110<br>Under 39.5 Points -110</strong></p>



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<p>At Westlake High School in Austin, which not only produced Foles but also Drew Brees, he set most of the passing records. He stayed in town, going to the University of Texas as a four-star recruit, and threw 83 touchdown passes with just 20 interceptions over his last three seasons. He had 663 rushing yards as a junior, and that is an important thing to make note of, because he provides something Ryan does not have, which is a high degree of mobility.</p>



<p>Though not necessarily versed in a pro-type system in college, and not considered a premium prospect by virtue of his sixth-round status in the draft (there are very few Tom Bradys out there), sometimes these guys are able to thrive more once they are exposed to pro-level quarterback coaching. And besides, the notion of a "standard" NFL offense is kind of flexible these days, depending on whether the quarterback can run with the ball.</p>



<p>In the preseason, Ehlinger did not struggle, completing 24 of 29 for 289 yards and four TD's. He also - again importantly - had a 45-yard touchdown run.</p>



<p>Frank Reich might be a guy on the proverbial "hot seat." It seems to me that what he may be doing here is something that resembles what Nick Sirianni (his former assistant) did in Philadelphia last season, which is to take a run-first approach and utilize that his team does best.</p>



<p>In this case it would involve using Taylor (who led the league in rushing last year) very heavily, with Nyheim Hines providing relief, and some designed running plays for Ehlinger thrown in. The Colts have taken a lot of abuse about their offensive line, but it is anchored by Pro Bowl center Ryan Kelly and Quenton Nelson, who may, when all is said and done, wind up one of the best guards ever to put on shoulder pads.</p>



<p>I must admit I haven't done much scientific research on this, but when a team has a quarterback who can complete plays by himself with his feet, he can succeed at first, because opposing defenses haven't necessarily figured him out yet. An Indianapolis team with Ehlinger at quarterback isn't anything an opposing defensive coordinator has prepared for yet.</p>



<p>In this instance, for this week, it just might work against Washington. So we're willing to take a chance laying the points.</p>



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