Let’s bet the College Football Playoff.I find myself loving one of the Saturday underdogs and have paid real close attention to the way the betting market has taken a stance against one of America’s favorite teams.I’ve also got a few NFL plays for Sunday, and I’m adding more Bills’ future stock, too.Remember, this isn’t the place for “locks” or five-team parlays. These are the games I love the most.Let’s go to work.2025 record: (30-42-6, -16.0 units)2025 record: (32-45-6, -17.3 units)This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports.No. 12 James Madison @ No. 5 Oregon (-21, O/U 46)Wise guys have taken a stance against a Ducks blowout. When the bracket was announced, Oregon was a 20.5-point favorite. Early money drove the line to -21.5 and -22, but some serious resistance showed for JMU earlier this week. Multiple Las Vegas sportsbooks got hit at +22 and +21.5, and now the market is crossing through that key 21. Dukes dual-threat QB Alonza Barnett III can definitely do enough to keep this one inside the number.PICK: JMU (+21) to lose by fewer than 21 points or win outrightPICK: JMU (first half +12.5) to trail by fewer than 12.5 points at half or lead outright Patriots @ Ravens (-3, O/U 49)The Ravens are much healthier on the defensive side of the ball and this is a brutal spot for the Patriots following Sunday’s meltdown against Buffalo. They had the Bills dead to rights, and blew a 24-7 lead at home. Now they’ve got to get off the mat and beat Lamar Jackson & Co. in primetime? That’s never an easy task, despite how hit or miss Baltimore has been all year. I’m laying the wood.PICK: Ravens (-3) to win by more than 3 pointsSteelers @ Lions (-7, O/U 52)Another year, another Mike Tomlin team scratching and clawing toward a winning record. It’s like clockwork. The Lions will be a popular side here, but I believe Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers’ offense can hang around. Clearly, the market expects both teams to score, with a total in the low 50s. It’s never fun betting against Detroit, but getting 7 here has me pulling the trigger.PICK: Steelers (+7) to lose by fewer than 7 points or win outrightBills to win Super Bowl +800Here we go again. This is the third time I’ve suggested a bet on Buffalo to win the whole enchilada. I did it before the season, then wrote 600 words on why it’s a good idea to…
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