This Week's Best Spot Bet Opportunities
By Ben Burns
Covers.com
Letdown spot
On 3/1 the Vanderbilt Commodores will host archival Tennessee. Its always a big game when these instate rivals get together and this game also marks the Commodores' last home game. Off such an emotional game, and having faced Florida and Kentucky before that, it may be easy to suffer a letdown for a road game against Texas A&M. After this season's earlier meeting against the Vols, Vanderbilt followed it up by getting blown out its next game. On the other hand, the Aggies should be fired up as they'll be playing their final home game while looking to avenge their worst loss of the season. Take a look at the Aggies in their final game.
Lookahead spot
On Sunday afternoon, the Wizards will host Lebron James and the Cavs. They've played the Cavs tough this season (1-1 SU/2-0 ATS) and will be looking forward to do so again. First, however, they've got a date with the lowly 76ers, at Philly, on Friday night. Having beaten the 76ers three straight and seven of eight times, including a 12-point win at the beginning of February, they could easily get caught "looking ahead" to Sunday's big game. The 76ers have been mostly competitive in recent weeks (10-5 ATS L15 entering Tuesday's game vs. Orlando) and are worth a look on Friday night.
Schedule spot
Back on 1/7, playing at home, the Siena Saints hammered the Fairfield Stags by 15 points. On Wednesday, Fairfield will host Siena, getting a chance for some payback. Off five straight wins, the Stags (10-4 at home) are playing better now than they were for the previous meeting. This is their final home game of the regular season, so they'll be motivated for a big performance. On the other hand, the Saints (8-8 on the road) are off an emotional loss vs. rival Iona and they have their final home game of the season on deck. The Stags may be slight underdogs for this one but with the schedule in their favor, I like their chances of rewarding the faithful with a victory. Consider Fairfield on Wednesday
Texans vs. Titans Spread Prediction A huge matchup in the AFC South will take place in Nashville today when the Titans host the Texans at 1:00 p.m. ET. While the Titans are surging, the Texans have the ultimate X-factor in quarterback Deshaun Watson. Which team is the better bet?
Patriots vs. Bengals Spread Prediction The Patriots have dropped two in a row, but they should get back into the win column on Sunday when they visit the one-win Bengals at 1:00 p.m. ET. That said, will the Pats cover as a 10-point road favorite?
Bears vs. Packers Spread Prediction The Packers are laying 4.5 points to NFC North rivals the Bears at 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday but Chicago has won three straight and Mitchell Trubisky looks confident. What’s the better play for bettors: Chicago or Green Bay?
Seahawks vs. Panthers Spread Prediction The Seahawks have a golden opportunity to rebound from their Week 14 loss to the Rams when they visit a Panthers squad that is in freefall mode following five consecutive losses. That said, will the Hawks cover as a touchdown-sized road favorite?
Broncos vs. Chiefs Spread Prediction The Chiefs are laying 10 points to their AFC West rivals the Broncos at 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday. Is Patrick Mahomes and the 9-4 Chiefs worth a play at that number or does Drew Lock and Co. offer bettors better value?
Dolphins vs. Giants Total Prediction The Giants were competitive in their loss on Monday night to the Eagles, but does that make them a safe play versus the Dolphins today at 1:00 p.m. ET? The G-Men are laying a field goal as a home favorite.
Bucs vs. Lions Spread Prediction With Jamies Winston expected to play following a thumb injury suffered last Sunday in a win over the Colts, the Bucs are now 5-point road favorites versus the Lions at 1:00 p.m. ET today. Is that too many points to lay on the 6-7 Bucs?
Eagles vs. Redskins Spread Prediction The Eagles needed overtime to beat the lowly Giants on Monday night and are now laying a touchdown to the Redskins in Landover on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. ET. Is that too many points or will Philly find a way to cover?
UFC 245 Predictions Three championship bouts highlight a big night for the UFC tonight. Here’s our predictions for the title bouts at UFC 245.
Thunder vs. Nuggets Prediction Can the Denver Nuggets defend their home turf when they play host to the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight at 9PM ET?
