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Best NFL Bets and Predictions for Week 10 Nov 06, 2025

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Coming out of the NFL trade deadline, we've got some key matchups on tap for Week 10. Where can we find betting value within those games? FanDuel's Minty Bets joins Jim Sannes to preview the slate's biggest contests and lay out her favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook.

0:00 Intro

4:20 The Colts With Sauce Gardner

8:00 Patriots at Buccaneers Preview

11:29 Rams at 49ers Preview

14:44 Steelers at Chargers Preview

18:34 Best NFL Bets for Week 10

Best College Football Bets and Predictions for Week 11 Nov 05, 2025

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Both the Big 12 and SEC have major matchups on tap across Week 11 in college football. Where can we find betting value within those games at FanDuel Sportsbook? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins Jim Sannes to preview those games, discussing how he's viewing them and his favorite bets of the week.

0:00 Intro

3:52 College Football Player Prop Projections

7:56 BYU at Texas Tech Preview

11:12 Texas A&M at Mizzou Preview

14:03 Indiana at Penn State Preview

18:25 Best College Football Bets for Week 11

NFL Week 10 Spread and Total Predictions for Every Game Nov 04, 2025

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The Week 10 NFL slate will feature big matchups between teams trying to work their way into contention this year. What should we expect from those games and the rest of the week? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the action, discussing his model's prediction on the spread and total for each game and his favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook.

0:00 Intro

3:00 Raiders at Broncos Preview

5:10 Falcons at Colts Preview

6:32 Jaguars at Texans Preview

8:54 Giants at Bears Preview

10:45 Ravens at Vikings Preview

13:27 Browns at Jets Preview

15:32 Saints at Panthers Preview

16:50 Bills at Dolphins Preview

17:46 Patriots at Buccaneers Preview

20:27 Cardinals at Seahawks Preview

22:31 Rams at 49ers Preview

23:51 Lions at Commanders Preview

25:00 Steelers at Chargers Preview

26:04 Eagles at Packers Preview

Best Bets and Player Props for the Cardinals at Cowboys on Monday Night Football Nov 03, 2025

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The Arizona Cardinals will start Jacoby Brissett for a third straight game on Moday night as they face the Dallas Cowboys. Does that present any value in the betting market? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the game, discussing his view of the spread and total, his favorite player prop and touchdown bet, and a same game parlay he likes at FanDuel Sportsbook.

0:00 Intro

2:48 Cardinals at Cowboys Prediction

5:28 Jaydon Blue Player Props

7:15 Marvin Harrison Jr. Player Props

10:00 Cardinals at Cowboys Same Game Parlay

Best NFL Week 9 Player Prop Bets and Touchdown Picks Oct 31, 2025

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Week 9's NFL slate comes with plenty of backfields that could be in flux. Does that present any value in the prop betting market? FanDuel Research's Annie Nader joins Jim Sannes to outline her read on those backfields, her favorite props and touchdown bets, and a same game parlay she likes at FanDuel Sportsbook.

0:00 Intro

3:42 Situations to Monitor

6:12 Props for Chiefs at Bills

8:05 Top NFL Player Props for Week 9

13:35 Best Any Time Touchdown Bets

17:00 Best Same Game Parlay for Week 9

Best NFL Bets and Predictions for Week 9 Oct 30, 2025

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There are some big matchups across the AFC in NFL Week 9. Where can we find betting value within those games? FanDuel Research's Riley Thomas joins Jim Sannes to preview those games, laying out his read on how they'll play out and his favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook.

0:00 Intro

3:37 NFL MVP Odds

7:40 Colts at Steelers Bets

11:17 Broncos at Texans Bets

15:20 Chiefs at Bills Bets

19:50 Best NFL Week 9 Bets

Best College Football Bets and Predictions for Week 10 Oct 29, 2025

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We're just a week away from the initial College Football Playoff rankings for 2025. Can we find any value in that futures market before Week 10? FanDuel Research's Austin Swaim joins Jim Sannes to dig into that before giving his read on key games this weekend and his favorite bets at FanDuel Sportsbook.

0:00 Intro

5:02 College Football Playoff Odds

10:00 Vanderbilt at Texas Preview

13:49 Georgia vs. Florida Preview

18:03 Cincinnati at Utah Preview

21:10 Best College Football Week 10 Bets

NFL Week 9 Spread and Total Predictions for Every Game Oct 28, 2025

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The NFL's Week 9 slate is headlined by a duel between the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs. What do initial betting markets say about that game and the rest of the week? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes goes game-by-game, detailing what his model's spread and total predictions say and identifying his favorite early-week bets at FanDuel Sportsbook.

0:00 Intro

2:50 Ravens at Dolphins Preview

4:20 Falcons at Patriots Preview

5:25 Panthers at Packers Preview

7:15 Broncos at Texans Preview

9:34 Chargers at Titans Preview

10:45 Bears at Bengals Preview

13:10 Colts at Steelers Preview

14:15 49ers at Giants Preview

16:01 Vikings at Lions Preview

18:04 Saints at Rams Preview

19:44 Jaguars at Raiders Preview

21:55 Chiefs at Bills Preview

23:35 Seahawks at Commanders Preview

25:37 Cardinals at Cowboys Preview

Best Bets and Player Props for Commanders at Chiefs on Monday Night Football Oct 27, 2025

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The Kansas City Chiefs enter Monday Night Football as big favorites against the Washington Commanders. What should we expect for what could be a high-scoring matchup? FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes previews the game, discussing his read on the spread and total, a rushing prop he likes, and a pair of touchdown bets worth considering at FanDuel Sportsbook.

0:00 Intro2:59 Commanders at Chiefs Spread and Total Prediction5:23 Marcus Mariota Player Prop7:26 Best Touchdown Props for Commanders at Chiefs

Best NFL Week 8 Player Prop Bets and Touchdown Picks Oct 24, 2025

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The Week 8 NFL slate features plenty of teams with evolving backfields and pass-catching hierarchies. Where can we find value within them in the player prop market? Olivia Moody joins FanDuel Research's Jim Sannes to discuss her read on those evolving situations, her favorite props and touchdown bets, and a same game parlay she likes at FanDuel Sportsbook.

0:00 Intro

6:04 Liv’s Prop-Betting Process

8:40 Situations to Target

12:10 Best Week 8 Player Prop Bets

16:04 Best Week 8 Touchdown Bets

19;30 Best Week 8 Same Game Parlay