Two weeks ago the Ravens were in a bad way, with a 1-5 record both straight up and against the line (SU). Baltimore wasn’t getting it done on the field or at the betting window.That’s to be expected with two-time MVP Lamar Jackson sidelined by a hamstring injury. But the Ravens won without Jackson in Week 8 against the Bears, then with Jackson in Week 9, drilling the Dolphins.Still, that leaves Baltimore two games under .500 at ostensibly the season’s midway point. Yet the Ravens are road favorites in NFL Week 10 odds against a Vikings team that just notched a big road upset over the Lions.And Baltimore has oddsmakers’ attention in another market, as well.Joey Feazel is the head of football betting at Caesars Sports. He said, “The Ravens have a good chance to win the NFC North.” “They looked like they didn’t skip a beat against Miami. The team looked exactly like the one we had rated highly in our power ratings at the beginning of the season.”Oddsmakers and sharp bettors serve up their insights on the Ravens-Vikings clash and more, as we dive into NFL Week 10 betting nuggets.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. FOX Sports might be compensated for your sign-up or wager. NFL Rocks On FOXJackson made his return in the Week 9, Thursday night game. It was as if it had never happened. Baltimore (3-5 SU, ATS) will be on the road this week with a few extra days’ rest. He threw 204 yards, but completed 18 out of 23 passes with four touchdowns. Minnesota (4-4 SU & ATS), which won a big game in Detroit, is also coming off a win. The Vikings were 9.5-point underdogs and came out with a victory of 27-24. Caesars Sports started the Ravens’ odds as 3.5, but it reached a -4.5 line a few times before settling on -4. And while Baltimore is getting early attention, it’s not all Ravens money for Sunday’s 1 p.m. Kickoff at ET on FOX.”We’re seeing bettors take either the Ravens spread or the Vikings moneyline,” Feazel said, noting Minnesota impressed customers with its win at Detroit. Bettors will remember how J.J. McCarthy performed against the Lions.McCarthy has returned after missing 5 games due to a high-ankle sprain. He passed only 143 yards but that included 2 touchdowns. He also ran for a score of 9 yards.”So this game’s got a little bit more two-way action. We’ll need that Super Bowl middle: A Ravens’ win and a Vikings cover. Feazel added that bettors were also taking the Over. The total started at 47 on Sunday and went up to 48, 48.5, 49, and finally 49 by the afternoon of Wednesday. He’s on Minnesota +4, liking McCarthy & Co. to at least keep it close at home.The Baltimore defense is at fault. McKay referred to the interception, two recovered fumbles and turnover luck of the Ravens against Miami. “Minnesota is getting healthy on both sides of the ball, and the Vikings’ defense should give Lamar Jackson trouble.”Marquee MatchupEagles-Packers is probably the matchup that stands out most in NFL Week 10 odds. Philadelphia is coming off a bye-week, while Green Bay (5-2 SU/3-5 ATS), just suffered the biggest upset of the season. The Packers were 12.5 point home favorites vs. Carolina but lost 16-13. Caesars made Green Bay a 2.5 point home favorite against Philly in the Monday night match.”It’s been Eagles action for the most part,” Feazel said. “We know the Packers have a solid defense, but they’ve faltered against two bad teams this year.Green Bay’s home advantage was double-digits, even though Carolina seems to be improving. Green Bay has a 1-5 ATS record in its last 6 games.”People remember the last week, and they remember the Packers’ inability to cover a spread,” Feazel said, noting many Philly bettors are banking on an outright win. Many Eagles moneylines have been placed.”NFL Rocks, Part IIRams and 49ers are another game that stands out in the Week 10 NFL odds. The game kicks off at 4:25 PM ET. FOX will kick off the game at 4:25 p.m. ET. Los Angeles is 6-2 SU and ATS, while San Francisco — despite all its injury issues — is 6-3 SU and ATS.When we last saw these two teams, the 49ers were without Brock Purdy in the Week 5 Thursday night game. San Fran was an 8 point road underdog but pulled off the 26-23 overtime win. Fast-forward to week 10, and Purdy is still nursing a turf-toe issue that could keep him from playing against the Rams. Los Angeles was a 3-point favorite on the road at Caesars. By midweek, this number had risen to Rams +4.5.”Weekly and every week, the Rams have been a big favorite with the public. And that’s what we’re seeing here,” Feazel said. “Action continues on the Rams. We expect that trend to continue and that we’ll need the 49ers at kickoff.”Two-Way TrafficPatriots-Buccaneers is also getting attention in NFL Week 10 odds. New England is 7-2 SU, 6-3 ATS, and has a win total of 7.5. Tampa Bay is 6-2 SU/5-3 ATS, while coming off its bye week.Caesars opened the Bucs as 2.5-point home favorites, and that line hasn’t moved at all, still sitting at Tampa -2.5 Wednesday afternoon.”I’d expect this to be more two-way action,” Feazel said, while noting the public betting masses are getting more enthused weekly by New England. The moneyline will be appealing to our customers because the Patriots are the underdogs.”New England is +120 on the moneyline for Sunday’s 1 p.m. ET kickoff. So a $100 bet would net $120 profit (total payout $220) if the Pats win outright on the road.I Like Big Bets and I Cannot LieLet’s take a very short trip in the Wayback Machine to Week 9 Monday Night FootballThe bettors put down a whopping $250,000 on Arizona -3.5 (-115). Behind Jacobssett (two TD passes, one TD running), the Cardinals won by double-digits in the second half and throughout the game. The bettor plunked down a whopping $250,000 on Arizona +3.5 (-115).Behind Jacoby Brissett (two TD passes, one TD run), the Cardinals led by double digits from late in the second quarter until game’s end, winning 27-17.So the bettor banked $217,391.30 profit, for a total payout of $467,391.30.How about something more relatable, though? At least in terms of amount wagered.Months ago, before March Madness, a FanDuel Sportsbook customer put 10 bucks on a five-leg championship futures parlay:Florida +1400 to win the men’s NCAA TournamentThunder +200 to win the NBA FinalsPanthers +850 to win the Stanley Cup FinalDodgers +240 to win the World SeriesBills +750 to win the Super BowlThe Dodgers just converted the fourth of those five legs, beating the Blue Jays in Game 7 of the World Series. The bettor only needs a Buffalo Super Bowl to finish it off.That’s hardly far-fetched, with the Bills currently the +700 second choice to win it all, behind only the Chiefs (+600), whom Buffalo just beat in Week 9.If the Bills win it all, then that $10 turns into a massive $123,547.50. But it’s a long road to the Super Bowl. So the bettor also has the ticket up for bids on WagerWire, a secondary market for sports bets.Based on WagerWire’s calculator, the parlay is now worth $14,535. That’s some serious ROI for a $10 bet.Do you sell, or ride it out for a lottery-ticket-type win? We all wish we could be faced with such a dilemma. Patrick Everson is an analyst in sports betting for FOX Sports, and a senior reporter at VegasInsider.com. He is an acclaimed journalist in the area of national sports betting. He’s based in Las Vegas, where he enjoys golfing in 110-degree heat. Want great stories delivered straight to your inbox, follow him on Twitter: @PatrickE_Vegas. Sign up for a FOX Sports account or create one to follow teams, leagues and players. You will receive a daily newsletter!
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NFL Week 10 Betting Report: Books Need ‘Super Bowl Middle’ in Ravens-Vikings
