Cleveland Browns vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Free Betting Picks and Odds

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Sunday when the Cleveland Browns and the Pittsburgh Steelers meet at Heinz Field.

Sportsbetting.com currently have the Steelers listed as 14-point favorites versus the Browns, while the game's total is sitting at 37½.

The Browns defeated Buffalo 6-3 as a 5.5-point underdog in Week 5. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (42).

Derek Anderson passed for only 23 yards with an interception for Cleveland, while Jamal Lewis rushed for 117 yards on 31 carries

The Steelers defeated Detroit 28-20 as an 11-point favorite in Week 5. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (44).

Ben Roethlisberger passed for 277 yards with three touchdowns for Pittsburgh, while Rashard Mendenhall rushed for 77 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries in the win.

A few nfl betting lines and trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games on the road

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh

Cleveland is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games

Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland

Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland

Pittsburgh is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home

College Football Betting – Virginia Tech/Georgia Tech Pick

Sportsbook bettors have busy weekend ahead, with the MLB playoffs, NFL, NHL and, of course, college football. Let’s preview a crucial ACC tilt between the conference’s top teams, Virginia Tech and Georgia Tech.

(4) Virginia Tech Hokies vs (19) Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Saturday, October 17, 6:00 p.m. ET

College football odds favorite: Virginia Tech -3

Each team has plenty to prove this weekend. Still undefeated, Virginia Tech has BCS title game aspirations. A road win over a top-25 opponent this week would only help the Hokies’ chances. Georgia Tech wants respect; its 5-1 record is pretty enough but doesn’t include wins over any ranked teams.

Virginia Tech’s offense has been a pleasant surprise this season. Wasn’t Tyrod Taylor supposed to be a scrambler? He’s been ineffective in that regard, averaging just two yards per carry despite having the second-most rushing attempts on the team. Interestingly enough, he’s been a solid caretaker, throwing eight touchdown passes versus one interception. Tailback Ryan Williams, a freshman, has been a revelation. His outstanding play is a big reason why the Hokies score more than expected.

Virginia Tech is still known for its “D” and has been especially effective against the pass. They’ve also tightened things up since playing Alabama, allowing 14.4 points per game after giving up 34 to the Crimson Tide. However, sports picks experts see a potential chink in the armor. The Hokies haven’t been great stopping the run this season and that could play into Georgia Tech’s hands. Quarterback Josh Nesbitt absolutely loves to run; he has 128 carries this season, 49 more than any other player on the team, and ran for three scores last week versus Florida State.

Georgia Tech’s defense leaves a lot to be desired these days – five touchdown passes allowed against FSU? Ouch. However, Virginia Tech isn’t a prolific passing team; the Hokies are somewhat predictable, choosing the run over the pass whenever possible, so Georgia Tech could key on Ryan Williams.

Georgia Tech is motivated, hungry to be taken seriously and playing at home. Don’t be surprised if the Yellow Jackets rip off major yardage on the ground and pull the minor upset.

Handicapping software recommends: Georgia Tech +3

Miami Hurricanes vs. Central Florida Knights Betting Odds

The Miami Hurricanes and the Central Florida Knights will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Bright House Networks Stadium.

Bodog Sportsbook currently have the Hurricanes listed as 14-point favorites versus the Knights, while the game's total is sitting at 47.

Central Florida tamed Memphis, winning 32-14 at BH Networks Stadium in Week 5.

UCF covered as a 7-point home favorite while the final score pushed with the 46-point total.

Current streak:
Miami has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
Miami: 4-1 SU, 3-2 ATS

Central Florida: 3-2 SU, 4-0 ATS

Miami most recently:
When playing in October are 6-4

When playing on grass are 6-4

After outgaining opponent are 6-4

When playing outside the conference are 7-3

Central Florida most recently:
When playing in October are 4-6

When playing on grass are 4-6

After outgaining opponent are 7-3

When playing outside the conference are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

Miami is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games on the road

Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road

Central Florida is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games at home

Wake Forest vs. Clemson College Football Odds and Picks

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons and the Clemson Tigers will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Memorial Stadium.

Sportsbetting.com currently have the Tigers listed as 7-point favorites versus the Demon Deacons, while the game's total is sitting at 49.

Wake Forest held off a late push from Maryland for a 42-32 win at Groves Stadium in Week 6.

Maryland covered as a 13.5-point road underdog while the final score played over the 52-point total.

C.J. Spiller's 92-yard kick return made things interesting at the end but it was not enough as Clemson lost to Maryland 24-21 in Week 5.

The Tigers failed to cover the 12.5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day's posted total of 47.5.

Current streak:
Wake Forest has won 2 straight games.

Clemson has lost 2 straight games.

Team records:
Wake Forest: 4-2 SU, 2-3 ATS

Clemson: 2-3 SU, 3-2 ATS

Wake Forest most recently:
When playing in October are 8-2

When playing on grass are 5-5

After outgaining opponent are 6-4

When playing within the conference are 5-5

Clemson most recently:
When playing in October are 5-5

When playing on grass are 5-5

After being outgained are 6-4

When playing within the conference are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Wake Forest is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Clemson

Wake Forest is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Wake Forest's last 5 games on the road

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Wake Forest's last 7 games when playing Clemson

Clemson is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Wake Forest

Clemson is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

Clemson is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Clemson's last 7 games at home

NFL Betting – Vikings, Ravens Meet In Big Interconference Clash

A lot of people who are looking at the NFL odds and the NFL standings this week might be surprised to see the Baltimore Ravens at 3-2. The Ravens started the season 3-0 and looked like they might be the best team in the league at that point. But since that time, the Ravens have had a tough time over the last couple of weeks and now find themselves on a two-game losing streak.

People making their NFL picks sided with the Ravens a couple of weeks ago when they headed to New England but the Ravens came up just short. Then the Ravens were surprisingly a nine-point favorite at home to the Cincinnati Bengals last week and they lost the game outright.

There are some real concerns in Baltimore right now because the team has shifted. They used to be a defensive-minded team with one of the league’s best stopping unit but since defensive coordinator Rex Ryan left to take over the New York Jets, the Ravens have been struggling on defense. Minus a good performance against the hapless Cleveland Browns, the Ravens are allowing 23.5 points per game this season, which is a stark contrast to the team that was shutting down opponents last year.

The Ravens are in tough this week as they head to face the undefeated Minnesota Vikings. If they lose, they’ll be back to .500, which would be a very discouraging start for a team that was 3-0.

Baltimore Ravens @ Minnesota Vikings

Sportsbook Odds: Vikings -3

The Minnesota Vikings are one of the hottest team in the NFL right now and they welcome one of the coldest. The Vikings might have an easier time of winning Sunday’s contest than most people think, even though it should be a battle of two of the top teams in the league.

The Vikings defense doesn’t give up much on the ground, which is going to be a problem for Baltimore. The Ravens find most of their offensive success when they can run the ball with Ray Rice and Willis McGahee but, as evidenced by the Bengals last week, if those two are contained, the Ravens have a tough time putting up points.

Minnesota is going to force the Ravens to win through the air, which won’t work. On top of that, the Vikings will stay hot on offense and put up enough points to get the win and cover.

Sports Picks: Vikings -3

Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Odds

The Pittsburgh Panthers and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Rutgers Stadium.

Bodog Sportsbook currently have the Panthers listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Scarlet Knights, while the game's total is sitting at 46½.

Pittsburgh scored 11 points in the fourth quarter to take a 24-21 win over UConn at Heinz Field in Week 6.

UConn covered as a 6.5-point road underdog while the final score played under the 47-point total.

Current streak:
Pittsburgh has won 2 straight games.

Rutgers has won 4 straight games.

Team records:
Pittsburgh: 5-1 SU, 3-2 ATS

Rutgers: 4-1 SU, 1-2 ATS

A few college football betting lines and trends to consider:
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

Pittsburgh is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games on the road

Pittsburgh is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games on the road

Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Rutgers

Rutgers is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games

Rutgers is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home

Rutgers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh

Rutgers is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh

Arkansas State vs. Louisiana-Monroe Betting Odds

The Arkansas State Red Wolves and the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Malone Stadium.

Check the currently line at Bodog Sportsbook.

Corey Leonard had 216 yards passing and two TDs to lead Arkansas State but it was not enough as they lost 24-21 to Iowa in Week 5.

The Red Wolves did cover the 21-point spread, while the final score played to a push.

Louisiana-Monroe took a 48-35 win over Florida International at Malone Stadium in Week 5.

UL-Monroe covered as a 6.5-point home favorite while the final score eclipsed the 55.5-point total.

Current streak:
Arkansas State has lost 3 straight games.

Louisiana-Monroe has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
Arkansas State: 1-3 SU, 1-2 ATS

Louisiana-Monroe: 3-2 SU, 3-1 AT

Arkansas State most recently:
When playing in October are 4-6

When playing on grass are 1-9

After being outgained are 5-5

When playing within the conference are 5-5

Louisiana-Monroe most recently:
When playing in October are 5-5

When playing on grass are 6-4

After outgaining opponent are 6-4

When playing within the conference are 6-4

A few college football betting trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Arkansas State's last 10 games on the road

Arkansas State is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Louisiana-Monroe

Arkansas State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

Arkansas State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Louisiana-Monroe

Louisiana-Monroe is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Arkansas State

Louisiana-Monroe is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

Louisiana-Monroe is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

Louisiana-Monroe is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Arkansas State

Philadelphia Phillies vs. Colorado Rockies MLB Playoffs Odds

The Philadelphia Phillies and the Colorado Rockies will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Coors Field in Game 3 of their NLDS.

JA Happ will be the starting pitcher for the Phillies on this day. Lefthander Happ is 10-4 this season with a 2.99 ERA.

Starting this game for the Rockies will be Jason Hammel. The righthander has a 4.45 ERA to go along with a 10-8 record this season.

Sportsbetting.com currently have the Phillies listed as 115-moneyline favorites versus the Rockies, while the game's total is sitting at 9.

The Rockies built up an early lead and held on for a 5-4 win over the Phillies in Game 2 of the series on Thursday.

The Rockies won that game as +150 underdogs, while the nine runs went as a PUSH against the posted over/under (9).

Yorvit Torrealba went 2-for-3 at the plate with a two-run homer for the Rockies. Aaron Cook allowed just three runs over five innings for the win, and Huston Street closed out the ninth for his first save of the postseason.

Raul Ibanez drove in a pair of runs for the Phillies, who were -170 favorites. Cole Hamels gave up seven hits and four runs over five innings in suffering the loss.

Team records:
Philadelphia: 93-69 SU

Colorado: 92-70 SU

A few baseball betting trends to consider:
Philadelphia is 10-3-1 SU in its last 14 games when playing Colorado

Philadelphia is 4-1-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Colorado

Philadelphia is 2-4-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road

Philadelphia is 2-4-1 SU in its last 7 games

Colorado is 4-0-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

Colorado is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games

Colorado is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia

Colorado is 1-4-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia