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
THURSDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: Money pouring in on the Ravens
EXPERT PICKS: Can the guys hit every college pick again?
KEY FACTS: The Bucs (1-4 since Week 3) are cratering while the Ravens play close games every week. Baltimore’s rushing attack ranks second in yards per carry (5.4), and the Bucs allowed 6.4 per tote last week to Carolina. Tom Brady has just 8 TD passes through seven games.
TRENDING: The Ravens are 1-6 ATS in their last seven against teams with a losing record. The Under has hit in six of Baltimore’s last seven games.
BOOST: Leonard Fournette 75+ Rushing Yards in a Bucs Win +350 ➡️ +410
EXPERT PICKS
The boys swept their college picks last week. Can NBC lead betting analyst Jay Croucher and the PointsBet duo of Ryan Leaf and Teddy Greenstein do it again? And what is their best TNF play?
THE BOOK
Tom Brady Over 39.5 Pass Attempts (-120)
"He has fired 42+ in four straight, and with Chris Godwin back to full health the offense will be as pass-heavy as last year."
Penn State (+15.5) over Ohio State (-107)
“The Nittany Lions are a different beast at home, and recent history indicates they will keep this within two TDs.”
THE BIG NAME
Ravens ML (+110) over Bucs
"The Ravens are close to being undefeated, having blown three double-digit leads. The Bucs can’t even score in double digits."
USC-Arizona Under 76.5 (-107)
"I see a high-scoring game, but not 76 points! It would have to be an epic shootout, and I don't think Arizona can keep up."
THE BETTOR
Mike Evans Anytime TD (+115)
“Evans has to redeem himself after dropping that bunny last week. (Side note: Even after this cashes, I pledge not to ask for Evans’ digits or autograph.)"
Kentucky (+12) over Tennessee (-107)
“Kentucky is talented, feisty and has the SEC’s No. 2 defense. The Vols are in a look-ahead spot with Georgia on deck.”
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KEY STATS: Buckeyes lead the FBS in yards per play (7.8) and are smashing Big Ten foes (avg margin of victory: 35.8). Sean Clifford threw for 4 TDs in a dominant, bounce-back win over Minnesota last week. The Buckeyes are 5-1 in the series since 2016, but …
TRENDING: Penn State has covered five of those six. The Over has hit in five straight OSU games.
The Astros (-180) are a sizable favorite over the Phillies (+150)️. If you want to get creative, check out Series Handicap with eight outcomes ranging from -700 (Astros +2.5 games) to the risky +500 (Phillies -2.5).
If PointsBet gave us $100 in Free Bets, here’s how we’d invest:
$60 on Astros -1.5 (+115): Given Houston’s dominant arms (2.89 regular season ERA) and World Series experience (4 of last 6), this is the value play.
$40 on Astros -2.5 (+275): A gorgeous price if the Phillies phlop.
[NFL MVP] Tom Brady: Is it too late to un-unretire?He is +10000 (100/1) to win after starting the season at +850.
[Heisman] Hendon Hooker: The Tennessee QB has firmed to +200, trailing only C.J. Stroud (-110). Caleb Williams (+1200) and Bryce Young (+1500) might need a Hail Mary.
[NCAA title] Oregon: The mighty Ducks cut their odds in half (+8000 to +4000) after bruising the UCLA Bruins (now +25000, i.e. 250/1).
HUSTLE BOOST
LAMAR JACKSON 1+ PASSING TD AND 1+ RUSHING TD IN A RAVENS WIN +240 ➡️ +275
