The PointsBet Hustle™ is a newsletter spotlighting our biggest bets, juiciest boosts and strongest insights to get you ready for the best betting stretch of your life.
IN THIS ISSUE
THE MAIN EVENT: Can Georgia cover two TDs?
EXPERT PICKS: Introducing the one and only Lucy Rohden
POWER HOUR: Bet Credit for a championship parlay
ASK THE TRADER: Why did the line dip to 13.5 — and rebound?
KICKOFF: 7:30 p.m. ET (SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, Cal.)
KEY FACTS: The defending champs take on a Cinderella whose title odds opened at 200-to-1. Georgia gained 533 yards against Ohio State but needed a field goal miss from 50 to survive. Michigan outgained TCU, but the Horned Frogs found magic with two pick-6s. Is TCU a team of destiny? Or does 5-star talent trump all?
TRENDING: TCU is 10-3-1 ATS, while Georgia went 7-7 ATS despite its perfect record. Underdogs are 5-3 ATS in the CFP title game.
EXPERT PICKS
Ariel Epstein (a.k.a The Props Queen) had a flawless debut, hitting with Mac Jones and Jamaal Williams. She is joined by PointsBet studio host Ryan Leaf and our favorite college football commentator, Lucy Rohden (@lucysportsjokes).
THE COMEDIAN
Georgia -13.5 vs. TCU (-110)
"I really want to take TCU to cover -- I really do -- but I think Georgia is too good. Hopefully the Hypnotoad proves me wrong!"
Under 63.5 (-110)
"I think after opting out of playing defense last week, both teams will be better defensively."
THE BIG NAME
TCU +13.5 vs. Georgia (-110)
"The Horned Frogs continue to defy odds. Their team speed is a problem -- just ask Michigan!"
Over 63.5 (-110)
"The Over is trending this postseason. And these are two high-powered offenses."
THE PROPS QUEEN
Georgia -13.5 vs. TCU (-110)
"I'll take the experienced reigning champs from the SEC with a top-ranked red-zone defense over the Big 12."
Giannis Over 11.5 Rebounds vs. Knicks (-125)
"Milwaukee's top rebounder goes against a team that is allowing the 11th most boards per game."
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Can Max Duggan silence the doubters one more time? (AP Photo)
PointsBet trading manager Sam Garriock breaks down tonight’s lines.
What factors went into opening at Georgia -13.5?
“UGA played pretty well against Ohio State, and the Bulldogs are excellently coached. It took a special performance from C.J. Stroud to cause UGA trouble and, with great respect to Max Duggan, he is not C.J. Stroud with his arm.”
Do you take the Moneyline into account, knowing TCU has become a cool story and people want to hit a big winner?
“We do, and we expect the TCU ML (+395) to be a big losing result for us if it hits. Typically this is purely a spread-to-ML conversion but that can get off kilter with public events such as this one.”
Did the line drop to 12.5 because the majority of our handle is on TCU?
“Yes, but it is more likely to close at 14 than 10. I think the sharper guys will end up taking UGA.”
The Bucs are +3000 to win the Super Bowl, and Tom Brady is +4000 to win MVP ... again. (AP Photo)
Seahawks (+10) @ 49ers (4:30 p.m. ET Sat): The 49ers blaze into the postseason, winners of 10 straight. They beat Seattle 27-7 in Week 2 and 21-13 last month.
Chargers (-1.5) @ Jaguars (8:15 p.m. ET Sat): We know Trevor Lawrence has never reached the playoffs. The same holds for Justin Herbert.
Dolphins (+11) @ Bills (1 p.m. ET Sun):Tua, Teddy or Skylar? We’re not sure who will take the snaps for Miami, which lost five of its final six games.
Giants (+3) @ Vikings (4:40 p.m. ET Sun): Two teams with negative point differentials. Weird. Minnesota went 8-1 at home, including a 27-24 win over the G-Men on Christmas Eve.
Ravens (+6.5) @ Bengals (8:15 p.m. ET Sun):Lamar, Lamar, Lamar. Will he suit up? Would it matter? The Bengals are hot️, having won eight straight. The eighth was over Baltimore yesterday, 27-16.
Cowboys (-3) @ Bucs (8:15 p.m. ET Mon): The Bucs went 8-9. The Cowboys limped home from Washington. But with Brady going against the ‘Boys, of course this was selected for Monday Night Football.
Josh Allen earned the game ball for leading the Bills to a 35-23 victory over the Patriots. (AP Photo)
Thousands wagered on the Sunday Hustle Boost – the Bills and Bengals to cover a 7.5-point line. And at +260, it hit! Enjoy the spoils of victory, PointsBet clients.
Teddy G
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