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Fantasy Football Week 9

Byes:  Browns, Jets, Eagles, and Buccaneers

Key Injuries:

  • RB Cam Skattebo out for the season with a broken ankle.
  • QB Spencer Rattler was benched and may have lost his starting job.
  • RB Saquon Barkley hurt his groin but is day to day.
  • WR Braxton Barrios went out with a chest injury.
  • RB Quinshon Judkins with a shoulder injury.

Waiver Wire:

  • RB Tyron Tracy for Skattebo injury.
  • RB Dylan Sampson for the Judkins injury.
  • RB Devin Singletary for the Skattebo injury.
  • RB Tank Bigsby is the man to have behind Barkley.
  • RB Samaje Perine had 9 carries and 94 yards.
  • WR Roman Wilson had 5 targets and a TD for the Steelers.
  • WR Xavier Hutchinson had a good day for the Texans.
  • WR Chimere Dike has been balling.
  • WR Troy Franklin has been big.
  • RB Isaiah Davis had a day for the Jets.
  • TE Mason Taylor had a touchdown

Non-Starters trending up for week 9:

  • RB Ameer Abdula vs the Steelers isn’t a bad choice.
  • QB Kyler Murray against the Cowboys may be a must start.
  • QB Trevor Lawrence against the Raiders isn’t bad.
  • WR Davante Adams against the Saints is easy.
  • TE Tyler Higbee against the Saints is huge.
  • QB Caleb Williams against the Bengals is big.
  • WR DJ Moore against the Bengals makes sense.
  • RB Tyron Tracy against the banged up 49ers is easy.
  • DEF Packers against the Panthers is sweet.
  • WR Trey Flowers against the Dolphins is big.
  • TE Oronda Gadsden against the Titans is a no brainer.
  • WR Justin Jefferson against the Lions is nice.

Busts:

  • WR Jaylen Waddell against the Ravens is bad.
  • QB JJ McCarthy against the Lions.
  • RB De’Von Achane against the Ravens is rough.
  • QB Drake May against the Falcons is sus.
  • WR Nico Collins against the Broncos is dangerous.
  • WR Chris Olave against the Rams.
  • QB Joe Flacco against the Bears is bad.
  • RB Rico Dowdle against the Packers is bad.
  • QB Bo Nix against the Texans isn’t good at all.

Nasty Sleeper:   WR Alec Pierce against the Terrible Steelers pass defense.

Podcast 750 – 86 – 25 – NFL & College Football Recap & Play – Fantasy Football Week 9 – Sports Betting

We have a GREAT show for you today!  Another weekend of NFL & College Football in the books, and now it’s time to recap and do some analysis! First, Kiev recaps the weekend with the good, the bad, and the ugly.  Next, we talk some final scores with brief box score analysis.  Then, Kiev talks about NFL & College Football misleading final scores & betting spots for next week.  Who could let down?  Who could bet flat?  Who has long or short rest?  After that, we give out a Free Play for the upcoming weekend. Finally, D-Nasty comes on to talk some fantasy football injuries, waivers, sleepers & busts.  Should you have any questions for the podcast, or games that you want us to cap during our shows, please message us at Info@TheOddsBreakers.com. Have a wonderful week!   

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NFL Week 8 Sunday Night Football Play – Packers vs Steelers – Sports Betting

Packers vs Steelers +3 O/U 45.5

📅 Game Details

  • Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025
  • Time: 1:00 PM ET
  • Location: Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA
  • Broadcast: FOX

🏈 Matchup Overview

Category Green Bay Packers Pittsburgh Steelers
Record 3–4 4–3
Points Per Game 20.0 16.1
Yards Per Game 298.7 271.7
Turnover Differential +2 +7
Third Down Conversion 37.6% 32.7%
Red Zone Efficiency 50.0% 45.0%

🔍 Key Matchup Notes

  • Quarterback Play: Jordan Love (Packers) has shown flashes of brilliance but struggles with consistency. Kenny Pickett (Steelers) has been steady but unspectacular.
  • Defensive Edge: The Steelers boast a top-tier pass rush led by T.J. Watt, while the Packers rely on a bend-but-don’t-break secondary.
  • Injury Watch: Packers RB Aaron Jones and Steelers S Minkah Fitzpatrick are both questionable, which could impact offensive rhythm and defensive coverage respectively.

🏈 Sunday Night Showdown: Packers vs. Steelers Preview

The Green Bay Packers (4-1-1) head to Pittsburgh to face the Steelers (4-2) in a highly anticipated Week 8 matchup at Acrisure Stadium, kicking off at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC.

🔥 Key Storylines

  • Aaron Rodgers Reunion: Rodgers, now quarterbacking the Steelers, faces his former team for the first time after 18 seasons in Green Bay. He won four MVPs and a Super Bowl with the Packers.
  • Playoff Implications: Both teams lead their divisions—Packers atop the NFC and Steelers leading the AFC North—making this a potential playoff preview.
  • Recent Form: Green Bay is coming off a narrow win over Arizona, while Pittsburgh seeks redemption after a close loss to Cincinnati.

📊 Team Comparison

Category Packers (4-1-1) Steelers (4-2)
Offense (Overall) 14th 25th
Defense (Overall) 6th 19th
Turnover Differential Even +5
Against the Spread 2-4 3-3

Prediction:

  • The Aaron Rogers revenge game.   I can see why they put this on for Sunday night football.
  • Normally, I would fade these types of angles, but I am not so sure about doing that here…
  • The Steelers have been a decent team this year.   They are a nice 8th in offensive EPA and rank 22nd on defense.
  • The Packers have been better than the Steelers ranking 4th in offensive EPA and 11th on defense.   One could think that the Packers are a super bowl contender.   Well that may be so, but there are some serious things to consider in this matchup.
  • First of all, the Steelers are coming off of a tough loss on the road at Cincinnati.   They will be motivated here to get right.   Next, the Steelers have an extra three days of rest for this game.  In the NFL, the season can become rather grueling and I have to think of this as a pretty good advantage.
  • Another key thing that I have to look at here is home road splits.  The Packers are an amazing 6.3 yards per play on offense at home, but that number swells up greatly on the road all the way down to 5.1.   Last week against the Cardinals, the Pack were rather fortunate to come away with a win.
  • This will be Green Bay’s second road game here.
  • From an injury standpoint, the Packers look more banged up.  The Steelers may get a few key guys back this week like Isaiah Loudermilk and defensive end and Malik Harrison at Linebacker.
  • Is there something to Aaron Roger’s revenge spot?  I honestly don’t know how to quantify that, but the fact that the Steelers are currently a winning team, I could see the guys rallying around Rogers to get the job done on Sunday night football.  Take the points.

Steelers +3 – 2 stars

College Football Saturday Super-Plays – Texas vs Mississippi State – Rutgers vs Purdue – Sports Betting

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Texas vs Mississippi State +7 O/U 45.5

🏈 Game Overview

  • Matchup: No. 18 Texas (5–2, 2–1 SEC) vs. Mississippi State (4–3, 0–3 SEC)
  • Kickoff: 4:15 p.m. ET on SEC Network
  • Location: Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field, Starkville, MS

🔍 Team Form & Storylines

Texas Longhorns

  • Coming off a narrow 16–13 overtime win against Kentucky, Texas is clinging to its College Football Playoff hopes.
  • The offense, led by QB Arch Manning, has struggled—Manning completed just 12 of 27 passes for 132 yards last week.
  • The defense remains elite, allowing fewer than 14 points in five of the last six games and ranking 13th nationally in total defense.
  • A loss here would likely end their SEC title and playoff aspirations.

Mississippi State Bulldogs

  • The Bulldogs started 4–3 but are on a three-game SEC losing streak, including a close 23–21 loss to Florida.
  • Their offense averages 31.9 points per game, but the defense has been inconsistent, especially against the run.
  • Second-year head coach Jeff Lebby has doubled last season’s win total, but the team is still seeking its first conference win.

🔑 Key Matchups

  • Texas Defense vs. MSU Offensive Line: Texas has racked up 21 sacks this season, and Mississippi State’s ability to protect the quarterback will be crucial.
  • Time of Possession: MSU is known for controlling the clock, which could be a problem for a Texas team that struggled with possession against Kentucky.

📊 Betting Lines (via BetMGM)

  • Spread: Texas -7
  • Moneyline: Texas -250, Mississippi State +200
  • Over/Under: 44.5 points

📊 Advanced Team Stats

Texas Longhorns

  • Record: 5–2 (2–1 SEC)
  • Offensive Efficiency:
    • Yards per game: 368.1 (81st in FBS)
    • Passing: 218.7 ypg (79th)
    • Rushing: 149.4 ypg (74th)
    • Scoring: 26.7 ppg (80th)
  • Defensive Efficiency:
    • Yards allowed per game: 279.7 (13th)
    • Passing defense: 196.4 ypg (39th)
    • Rushing defense: 83.3 ypg (6th)
    • Scoring defense: 13.9 ppg (Top 10 nationally)
  • Key Metric: 21 sacks on the season, top 25 in sack rate

Mississippi State Bulldogs

  • Record: 4–3 (0–3 SEC)
  • Offensive Efficiency:
    • Yards per game: 405.9 (58th)
    • Passing: 227.7 ypg (70th)
    • Rushing: 178.1 ypg (48th)
    • Scoring: 31.9 ppg (50th)
  • Defensive Efficiency:
    • Yards allowed per game: 351.3 (52nd)
    • Passing defense: 187.3 ypg (30th)
    • Rushing defense: 164.0 ypg (98th)
    • Scoring defense: 20.3 ppg (37th)

🔮 Prediction

  • This market on Texas games is the gift that keeps on giving.  
  • The Longhorn offense ranks a bad 102nd in success rate and 91st in EPA. They have a solid defense ranking 9th in EPA, but they are on the road this week.
  • The Bulldogs on the other hand are quite opposite.  They rank a nice 33rd in offensive success rate and 49th in EPA, but tend to struggle more on defense ranking 61st in success rate and 49th in defensive EPA.
  • Looking at the numbers, I think that the home dog is live here.  Mississippi State had Florida last week dead nuts, and quarterback Blake Shapen made a bad decision at the end of the game throwing a pick.
  • Now at home, I think that this powerful Bulldog offense could win this game, if not back door this large spread.
  • I think that Jeff Lebby will have his team fired up to play the Longhorns here.  Take the dog.

Mississippi State +7 – 2 stars

Rutgers vs Purdue +2.5 O/U 59.5

  • Purdue is in a home run spot right here.  It is a Home run homecoming spot.  
  • Sometimes teams are better than their record and that happens when they have a very hard schedule, and/or they turn the ball over all of the time.
  • Well in Purdue’s case, they have both.  The Boilermaker schedule ranks 15th on Sagarin, and they are a bad -11 in turnover margin.   
  • I know that Purdue’s starting quarter back Ryan Browne will most likely miss this week, but I actually prefer Malachi Singleton as he is the more dynamic runner with some better stats to boot.  
  • The Good news for Purdue is that even with the hard schedule, this team is a decent -.17 net yards per play.   
  • Purdue’s opponent this week in Rutgers is a nasty -2.19 yards per play on a schedule that ranks 30th in the league.   Rutgers ranks a pretty bad 123rd in defensive success rate to Purdue’s 77th.  I think the Boilers get their first conference win here at home.
  • Take the short dog at home on Homecoming night.

Purdue +2.5 – 2 stars

NFL Week 8 Sharp Money Movement

As of Thursday 10/23 – The most prominent sharp sides and totals:

Sharp Money On:

  • Falcons -6.5 to -7.5 hosting the Dolphins – 77% tickets and 78% of the money.
  • Cowboys +5.5 to +3 at Broncos – 83% tickets and 91% of the money.
  • Chiefs -9.5 to -12.5 hosting the Commanders – 67% tickets and 74% of the money.

Sharp Totals:

  • Dolphins vs Falcons under 46.5 to 44.5 – 45% tickets and 74% of the money.
  • Bills vs Panthers under 47.5 to 46.5 – 50% tickets and 68% of the money.
  • Packers vs Steelers over 44.5 to 45.5 – 45% tickets and 67% of the money.
  • Cowboys vs Broncos over 45.5 to 50.5 – 38% tickets and 45% of the money.

 

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College Football Week 9 Sharp Money Movement

As of Wednesday 10/22 – The Five most prominent sharp sides and totals:

Sharp Money On:

  • Indiana -21.5 to -25.5 hosting UCLA – 41% tickets and 99% of the money.
  • Ohio -9.5 to -12 at Eastern Michigan – 62% tickets and 99% of the money.
  • Wake Forest +6.5 to +2.5 hosting SMU – 77% tickets and 96% of the money.
  • Mississippi State +8.5 to +7 hosting Texas – 84% tickets and 92% of the money.
  • Michigan -10 to -14.5 at Michigan State – 58% tickets and 99% of the money.

Sharp Totals:

  • Ole Miss vs Oklahoma over 50.5 to 54.5 – 57% tickets and 65% of the money.
  • Northwestern vs Nebraska over 42.5 to 44.5 – 63% tickets and 78% of the money.
  • Bowling Green vs Kent State under 49.5 to 47.5 – 50% tickets and 71% of the money.
  • Louisiana Monroe vs Southern Miss over 47.5 to 50.5 – 30% tickets and 54% of the money.
  • Texas A&M vs LSU under 52.5 to 48.5 – 80% tickets and 84% of the money.
  • Colorado vs Utah under 55.5 to 50 – 93% tickets and 94% of the money

Podcast 749 – 85 – 25 – With Lou Finocchiaro – NFL Week 8 – Sports Betting

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We have a GREAT show for you today!  Lou @GambLou is back to break down some NFL and some UFC 321!  First, Kiev talks some NFL ATS and totals.  Which teams are hitting and which teams have been the fades?   Next, Lou comes on and the guys get right into some buy low/sell high for the upcoming weeks.  After that, the boys get into the full slate of NFL games.  We have plenty of Free Plays.   Then, Lou and Kiev talk UFC 321 with a little bit in the prelims, and then the full discussion on the main card.  Next, we talk some long shot bets that may hit for some beer money.  Then, Kiev gives out our Refuse to lose teaser that is 3-4 for the season.   After that, Kiev goes over some sharp money movement for the week.  Finally, Kiev recaps our plays!   Should you have any questions for the podcast, or games that you want us to cap during our shows, please message us at Info@TheOddsBreakers.com. Have a wonderful week!

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Andrew’s College Football Week 8 Recap and Week 9 Free Picks

Sep 3, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; South Florida Bulls quarterback Gerry Bohanon (11) hands the ball off to running back Jaren Mangham (0) against the Brigham Young Cougars during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports

I got a little lucky last week and finished 3-1. Bringing the free pricks record on the season to 8-5. If only Tulane did not use a back-up QB to convert a 4th down in the red zone maybe I would be riding high with a 4-0 record from last week. Either way we are moving on and carrying the momentum into a few bets I am making this Saturday.

  • Wake Forest Demon Deacons (+3) vs Southern Methodist Mustangs (9:00 AM/EST): The Mustangs are coming off a revenge game after beating Clemson on the road last week and now have to travel back to the east coast. Wake Forest is coming into this fresh off a bye and are hungry to get an upset after falling just short against Georgia Tech a few weeks ago in over time. This is a good spot for the Deacs as not only is SMU playing the second of back-to-road games, but they also have Miami on deck. I like the Deacs and if you do as well take a look soon as, the threes are starting to disappear.
  • South Florida Bulls (-6) @ Memphis Tigers (9:00 AM/EST): The Bulls have been a covering machine all season and since starting conference they have been putting up points! This was supposed to be the game of the year but, Memphis QB Brendon Lewis got banged up last week in their loss to UAB and even if he plays, I am concerned they will not be able to keep up with the potent Bulls offense. This line has been on the move all week but anything under 7 should be a play because all USF does is score touchdowns.
  • Colorado State Rams (+4.5) @ Wyoming Cowboys (7:30 PM/EST): This handicap is simple when a team fires their coach you bet on them. The number has moved down but, hey it is a rivalry game for the Bronze Boot and with Colorado State moving to the Pac-12 who knows when the game will be played again. Colorado State has been a little unpredictable, but they are not seriously outmatched in this one and all we need them to do is keep it close. The fired coach trend is 6-1 this year, let’s see if we can get in on the fun.
  • Houston Cougars (+7) @ Arizona State Sun Devils (8:00 PM/EST): This one was discussed on the Podcast as an under and I definitely lean that way too especially since it has been announced that the Sun Devils star wideout Jordan Tyson will be out for this game. The Devils fresh off the upset of Texas Tech have tended to play down to the level of their competition and Houston is not a bad team at all. All three of ASU’s big 12 wins have come down to the wire with two of those wins by 3 and beating Tech by 4. The Devils have not shown the ability to score in the red zone and without their best receiver I can’t see that improving. I am going to stay with the trend and bet the Devils win a close one but, the Coogs keep it close.