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: A Josh Allen-induced rollercoaster
EXPERT PICKS: Jay and Ryan have thoughts on the Chargers
POWER HOUR: A Free Bet drop for In-Play action!
HUSTLE BOOST: Can the Bears, ‘Boys and G-Men get it done?
KEY FACTS: The line nosedived from 9.5 to 3.5 due to the prospect of Case Keenum replacing Josh Allen (elbow). It rebounded to 7 after reports that Allen can, in fact, grip a football. Will Bills WR Stefon Diggs have a little something extra for Minnesota, which traded him in 2020? The Vikings’ pass ‘D’ can be had (67.4 completion percentage allowed).
TRENDING: Bills games have hit six straight Unders. The Vikings have failed to cover four straight as a ‘dog.
INSIGHT: More than 81% of our handle is on the Under, which opened at 50 and now sits at 45.
EXPERT PICKS
NBC lead betting analyst Jay Croucher and PointsBet studio host Ryan Leaf duel it out on their Sunday best and SNF best bet.
THE BOOK
Broncos +2.5 over Titans (+100)
"The Titans' 'D' is banged up and their QB situation is in doubt. The Broncos are rested off the bye."
Chargers +7.5 over 49ers (-110)
"Even when not at full strength, the Chargers have the clear advantage at QB with Justin Herbert."
THE BIG NAME
Cowboys -4 over Packers (-110)
"The Packers are in a downward spiral -- and I know downward spirals. The Cowboys will keep them down with their defensive pressure."
GAME PROPS: Chargers to Score First and Lose (+260)
"They'll get a field goal out of the gate -- but then have to settle for more FGs as the 49ers rally to win."
Rationale: The Joes expect Saquon Barkley to go berserk on one of the league’s worst defenses, but the sharps note that even when the Giants win, it’s rarely by 5+ points.
2. Broncos (+2.5) @ Titans
Pros: Broncos 77% handle
Joes: Titans 63% tickets
Rationale: The big bettors think the rested Broncos have the horses to contain Derrick Henry. The Joes ain’t buying Russell Wilson.
3. Browns (+3.5) @ Dolphins
Pros: Browns 53% handle
Joes: Dolphins 62% tickets
Rationale: The Joes are blinded by Miami’s video game️ offense, while the Pros are troubled by Miami’s pitiful ‘D.’
Bears WR Chase Claypool ⬆️ 2.5 Receptions (-175): Perhaps rejuvenated in Chi-town, Double C goes against a Lions ‘D’ that has allowed 19 different receivers to haul in 4+ catches
Colts RB Jonathan Taylor ⬇️ 70.5 Rushing Yards (-115): Maybe we’re just a bitter JT fantasy owner, but he hasn’t topped 80 yards since Week 1. Let’s see if that ankle allows for a full workload versus Vegas.
Browns WR Donovan Peoples-Jones ⬆️ 45.5 Receiving yards (-130): DPJ ranks second (to Amari Cooper) in targets and faces a Dolphins secondary allowing 155 yards per game to WRs
KEY FACTS: San Fran’s offense could get upgraded from dangerous to lethal with the return of Deebo Samuel and Elijah Mitchell. Christian McCaffrey & Co. could feast against a defense that allows 5.7 yards per carry, highest in the league.
TRENDING: San Francisco is 6-1 ATS in its last seven home games. The Over is 10-4 in the Bolts’ last 14.
INSIGHT: With 77% of the cheddar on the Bolts, the line has surged from 4.5 to 7.5.