Wednesday night delivers an action-packed slate of sports. From the diamond to the ice and gridiron, there are multiple options at the nation’s top online sportsbooks.
The MLB playoffs are heating up, with two teams facing elimination on Wednesday. The first week of the NHL season continues. Midweek Conference USA football action has also returned. People interested in betting on sports or who just want to watch compelling action will have not shortage of options.
Best MLB bet and odds for Wednesday
The New York Mets and San Diego Padres earned pivotal victories in Game 3s on Tuesday, which means they’ll have the opportunity to advance to the NLCS in front of their home crowds on Wednesday. Elsewhere, the ALDS series return on Wednesday after a day off on Tuesday. Both of those series—Yankees vs. Royals and Guardians vs. Tigers—are tied at 1-1. Here are the betting lines for Wednesday’s quartet of MLB games, courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook.
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Guardians (-110) at Tigers (-106), over/under 7.0 (-110/-110)
Phillies (-116) at Mets (-102), over/under 7.0 (-122/+100)
Yankees (-120) at Royals (+102), over/under 8.0 (-112/-108)
Dodgers (+124) at Padres (-148), over/under 8.0 (-110/-110)
MLB bet of the day: Mets money line (-102 at Caesars)
The Mets send Jose Quintana to the mound on Wednesday evening, and he looks to put the finishing touches on a series for the second time in less than a week. In Game 3 of the wild card series against Milwaukee, he gave the Mets six innings of scoreless baseball. That was a continuation of his awesome stretch to close out the regular season, in which he gave up just three earned runs over his last six starts, which covered 36.1 innings.
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By contrast, the Phillies will start Ranger Suarez, who posted a 5.65 ERA over his final eight starts of the season after a brilliant start to the year.
In addition, New York has all the momentum, making the Mets money line (-102) as an underdog at Caesars Sportsbook the pick to make.
Best NHL bet and odds for Wednesday
Six NHL teams got their regular seasons underway on Tuesday, and 10 more teams hit the ice for the first time on Wednesday on a solid, five-game NHL betting slate. Here’s a quick look at the odds, courtesy of BetMGM.
Maple Leafs (-185) at Canadiens (+150), over/under 6.5 (-115/-105)
Rangers (-140) at Penguins (+115), over/under 6.0 (-115/-105)
Jets (+140) at Oilers (-165), over/under 6.5 (+100/-120)
Flames (+170) at Canucks (-210), over/under 6.0 (-115/-105)
Avalanche (-110) at Golden Knights (-110), over/under 6.5 (+100/-120)
NHL bet of the day: Penguins money line (+115 at BetMGM)
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This is a rivalry matchup, meaning the Penguins should be up for the Rangers in their home opener. New York has dealt with some injuries and distractions in the preseason, including the Igor Shesterkin contract situation. Pittsburgh has missed the playoffs in back-to-back years, and with the Sidney Crosby-Evgeni Malkin-Kris Letang era winding to a close, the Penguins will be motivated to start this season on the right foot. The Penguins at plus-money on the money line has value.
Best college football bet and odds for Wednesday
Tuesday and Wednesday are usually off days from college football betting, but that is no longer the case with the return of midweek Conference USA matchups. On Wednesday, Jacksonville State will host New Mexico State. Here are the odds courtesy of bet365.
New Mexico State
Jacksonville State
Spread
+20.5 (-115)
-20.5 (-115)
Money line
+850
-1450
Total
Over 59.0 (-108)
Under 59.0 (-112)
College Football bet of the day: Jacksonville State Team Total Over 38.5 (-110 at bet365)
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Jacksonville State ranks in the top 50 in rushing success rate as well as line yards created, meaning the Gamecocks do a terrific job running the football. Meanwhile New Mexico State ranks outside the top 100 in both categories defensively. The Aggies are allowing 277.3 rushing yards per game to FBS opponents this season. Jacksonville State is poised to run the ball with ease and to dominate this game.
NFL odds for Week 6
Week 6 of the NFL season gets underway tomorrow when the Seahawks host the 49ers on Thursday Night Football. NFL betting sites have posted odds for this game and other key matchups this weekend. The odds listed below are courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook.
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