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KEY FACTS: The line has jumped from 4 (3.5 at some books) to 6 despite all those bills being wagered on the Bengals. Why? Sharp action on Buffalo – with more expected as kickoff approaches. Can the Bengals’ patchwork O-line protect Joe Burrow, who is 4-1 in the postseason? Will the Bills defense show up after yielding six scores to Miami?
TRENDING: The Bills’ offense has been money (30+ points in four straight games), and Cincy has printing it all season for its supporters, going 12-4-1 ATS. The Over ↗️ is 7-3 in their last 10 matchups.
PROPS TO CONSIDER:
Bills WR Gabriel Davis Anytime TD (+170): He’s an endzone magnet at home – 6 TDs in last 3 games.
Bengals QB Joe Burrow Under ⬇️ 280.5 Passing Yards (-115): He wins but his total has snuck under this in four of his five playoff games.
EXPERT PICKS
Ariel was the star of Saturday's show, nailing her two props (Trevor Lawrence Over pass attempts, Miles Sanders Under receiving yards). NBC lead betting analyst Jay Croucher crushed his Eagles (-7.5) pick. Here's what PointsBet studio host Ryan Leaf & crew like today.
THE QUARTERBACK
Bengals ML (+220) vs. Bills
“Cincy is for real and even with the OL depletion, Burrow and the Bengals get it done. Buffalo rides the emotional ups and downs.”
Cowboys-49ers Over 47 (-110)
“Brock Purdy’s ‘rookie moment’ might not come Sunday, but I’m not taking a risk on the spread. Both offenses are potent.”
THE PROP QUEEN
Bills Team Total Over 26.5 (-150)
“Buffalo averages 32.1 points at home – and the Bengals allow four more on the road versus home.”
49ers QB Brock Purdy Under 240.5 Passing Yards (-115)
“Dallas is tough on opposing QBs (220.9 per game), and I look for Purdy to hand it off a ton to CMC, Elijah Mitchell and Deebo Samuel.”
THE BRAIN
Ja’Marr Chase Over 85.5 Receiving Yards (-115)
“Chase is averaging nearly 13 targets a game over his last five and now goes up against a suspect Bills secondary.”
Cowboys-49ers Over 47 (-110)
“The Cowboys’ defense is fragile if you can block Micah Parsons. And SF can. On the other side, the Niners’ pass ‘D’ has faltered a little over the past month.”
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PointsBet sports analyst Mike Korn breaks down today’s lines.
What stands out in Bengals-Bills?
“While the game features two star QBs, I think it will be determined by the better defense, which is clearly the Bills. The total has fallen from 50.5 to 49, and I expect this one to be more low scoring than people anticipate.”
Why do you think the sharps are on the Cowboys? The more experienced QB?
“The sharps loved the Cowboys coming into the playoffs and last week’s performance cemented that belief. Dak looked unstoppable, and their defense looked mean.”
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Next NFL Team Tom Brady Will Take A Snap For (If Not TB):
Raiders (+250): A reunion with Josh McDaniels in Sin City sounds ideal for a middle-aged divorcee with money to burn.
Jets (+350): With family in NY and the chance to beat his old team twice a year, Brady could take a serious bite out of the Big Apple (as long as apples are TB12 Method-approved).
Patriots (+500): Would Mac Jones’ presence prevent a Round 2?
Dolphins (+600): The Dolphins have been lusting after Brady for years. Now that he’s approaching retirement age, he may want to stay in Florida.
49ers (+700): San Fran is the perfect place to launch Brady’s new tech product: unbreakable tablets.
Colts (+750): How much would Brady love to win a ring with Peyton Manning’s old team?
Ravens (+900): Brady can join John Harbaugh in their shared quest to look 39 forever.
Commanders (+1000): Brady could purchase the team from Dan Snyder and rename it. The Washington Brady Bunch wins again!
Saints (+1000): If Brady wins a Super Bowl for NOLA ⚜️, they might make him an actual saint.
Falcons (+1100): They gifted him that 28-3 comeback in the Super Bowl a few years ago; now it’s time to return the favor.
Titans (+1100): With all the throws he’d save by handing off to Derrick Henry, his arm might last another 20 years.
Texans (+2500): If you want to be instantly beloved by your new fan base, replace Deshaun Watson ☢️.
