Nittany Lions, Caesars, and FOX Bet, oh my!
It seems appropriate to steal a few lines from one of Hollywood’s biggest films because this weekend is shaping up to be a blockbuster.
Caesars Sportsbook and FOX Bet have lots of promotions loaded up for a jam-packed football weekend.
No. 4 Penn State travels to No. 3 Iowa on Saturday at 4 p.m.
At 1 p.m. Sunday, the Steelers host Denver. And the Eagles visit the Panthers.
And just in case all those betting lines and promos aren’t enough, PA sportsbooks have a massive assortment of prop bets too.
We’ll guide you through all the props, promos, and odds to get you ready for a smorgasbord of football in the weekend ahead.
Temple and No. 5 Cincinnati face off on Friday night
The big weekend betting starts on Friday thanks to some promotions at Caesars Sportsbook.
Temple plays No. 5 Cincinnati at 7 p.m. Friday on ESPN. And Caesars Sportsbook has two boosted bets for the contest:
- Temple to score over 10.5 points: Boosted to +100
- Cincinnati to win by 22 or more points: Boosted to +100
One PSU touchdown can double your money Saturday
The fun continues on Saturday with FOX Bet’s boosted wagers. If you live in Pennsylvania, you can double your money if Penn State scores a single touchdown against Iowa. Here’s a short list of some boosts available at FOX Bet:
Penn St vs. Iowa – PA Only
- Double your money – Penn State to Score a TD
- Max bet: $10
Michigan v Nebraska
- Triple your money – Michigan to score points in every quarter
- Max bet: $25
- Available to all customers in NJ, PA, CO, and MI
Michigan St v Rutgers (All states but NJ)
- Double your money – Michigan State to win the 1st Quarter
- Max bet: $25
- Available to all customers in PA, CO, and MI
Eagles are looking to stop a three-game losing streak
And on Sunday, NFL betting finishes the weekend with a flourish.
The Eagles travel south to Carolina to face the Panthers at 1 p.m. in search of a much-needed win. Philadelphia has lost three straight since winning the season opener against Atlanta. Caesars Sportsbook has the Eagles as 3-point underdogs with a moneyline price of +140. The game’s total is 45 points.
And over at FOX Bet, the sportsbook has some props loaded up to get you into the action. One wager in particular can pay double if the Eagles manage both a rushing and passing touchdown. Here are some bets worth watching:
- Double your money – Eagles to score a passing TD & a rushing TD
- Max bet: $50
- Available: to all customers in NJ, PA, CO, and MI
Hurts bet boost at Fox Bet
- 5x your money – Jalen Hurts 250+ Passing Yards & 50+ Rushing Yards
- Max bet: $25
- Available: to all customers in NJ, PA, CO, and MI
Can Big Ben regain some old form in Week 5?
Pittsburgh also plays at 1 p.m. Sunday home vs. the Broncos and the Steelers desperately need a win as well. Pittsburgh has lost three straight since a season opening win at Buffalo and quarterback Ben Roethliserger has been struggling mightily.
Caesars Sportsbook has the game even, with each team -110 on the moneyline. The game’s over/under is set at 39.5.
Pittsburgh Steelers props vs. Denver Broncos
Caesars also has a number of prop bets listed for the game. Here’s a quick rundown of the odds:
Passing Touchdowns
Ben Roethlisberger: Over 1.5 (-110)/Under 1.5 (-120)
Passing Yards
Ben Roethlisberger: Over 254.5 (-115)/Under 254.5 (-115)
Rushing Yards
Najee Harris: Over 53.5 (-115)/Under 53.5 (-115)
FOX Bet also has a number of interesting props for the Steelers game, including a chance to get four times your money (boosted from +250 to +300) if the Steelers score in every quarter.
FOX Bet’s other props include wagering on quarters, halves, and total touchdowns. Winning margin bets could also provide some profitable returns if the Steelers secure a victory. Those odds are as follows:
- Pittsburgh Steelers by 1-6: +385
- Steelers by 7-12: +520
- Pittsburgh Steelers by 13+: +410
Temple and Cincinnati serve as the opening act on Friday night
The football weekend starts at 7 p.m. Friday with Temple visiting Cincinnati, who is No. 5 in the country and fresh off a win over Notre Dame. The bets might begin there, but there are odds, promos, and offerings to keep you busy the entire weekend.
There are massive games with major implications.
Football action will fill up your television.
And it just might resemble a Hollywood blockbuster.
Nittany Lions, Caesars, and FOX Bet, oh my!
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