The Bills kicked off Week 3 Thursday with a 31-21 victory over the error-prone and still winless Dolphins.
The score was tied at 21 early in the fourth qaurter, but a roughing the kicker penalty led to a Buffalo TD and a Tua Tagovailoa interception sealed Miami’s fate. The Dolphins did manage to cover the closing +11 at Circa (+12.5 at DraftKings). The Total went Over 50 on a Buffalo field goal with 22 seconds left.
Congrats to Dave Tuley for his faith in a double-digit division dog.
Although a sizable chunk of entries may already have taken the Bills (now 3-0), Adam Burke has his nomination for those playing in survivor contests. We’ll announce consensus picks for the Circa contests Saturday on The Football Contest Show (9-10 p.m. ET).
Check out our NFL Week 3 Hub with stories and resources. These pieces are already in:
>Coming off a 7-1 week, Pauly Howard has more kicking props he likes.
>Best Bets from Steve Makinen and Zach Cohen.
Listen now: Gill Alexander, regulars Will Hill and Todd Wishnev plus guest Drew Dinsick reveal their Week 3 picks on the Beating The Book podcast. >Watch. >Listen.
New resource: Thanks to John Hansen‘s Fantasy Points database, we have a sortable chart showing how wide receivers match up against cornerbacks each week. It highlights where WRs line up, who’s covering them and whether the matchup is favorable. You can use it to find edges in player props, game totals and parlays. >>Check it out.
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Friday night CFB
Adam Burke shares his thoughts on both games tonight — Tulsa (+10.5) at Oklahoma State (7:30 ET, ESPN) and Iowa (-2.5) at Rutgers (8 ET, Fox).
Iowa vs. Rutgers is actually quite an interesting matchup, as the Scarlet Knights have found a vertical passing game and are halfway to bowl eligibility with 139 points in three games. The Hawkeyes continue to limp around the field offensively,
Josh Appelbaum’s CFB Sharp Report will be posted later this morning.
>CFB Week 4 Hub with stories and resources.
Listen now: Tim Murray and Matt Youmans run through the Week 4 menu for their Best Bets on the VSiN College Football Betting Podcast.
Contest corner
The Circa Friday Football Invitational show, hosted by Matt Youmans, is back tonight (7-10 ET) with 175 college and pro picks from 25 handicappers vying for $30,000 put up by Circa owner Derek Stevens.
On the menu: Contestants Doug Kezirian (the leader), Chris Macero and Randy McKaywill be on to explain their selections, plus Matt and Derek will taste test the hot dogs from presenting sponsor Omaha Steaks. I had Omaha’s bratwursts on the grill last night despite the rare rainy day in Las Vegas.
The contest selections will be posted tonight on VSiN.com and VSiN Pro subscribers will get an email with all the picks shortly after tonight’s show is over.
In the EdgeBoost Average Joe Contest, the lines will be posted today at 1 p.m. ET and picks accepted until 10 a.m. ET Saturday. There are weekly and quarterly prizes, so you can register for the contest anytime.
Quick Hits
MLB: Greg Peterson has Best Bets for today’s MLB menu. Adam Burke and Steve Makinenwill post their contributions later this morning.
Horse Racing: Mike Somich and Aaron Halterman have picks for three big races Saturday at Parx Racing, among many topics on the VSiN At The Track podcast.
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Soccer: Nigel Seeley has his top plays for this weekend’s EPL menu.
