Sometimes in betting, the process is right but the results just aren’t there, and that is exactly what happened in last week’s official bets. In the end, we finished 2-3 for -0.8 units, although the early injury to Mike Gesicki tanked one parlay and we needed just 17 more yards from Tucker Kraft would have hit a +985 lotto and made for a very profitable day. All in all, we are 11-11 for +1.5 units so far this season.
Here are my favorite plays for the Thursday Night Football tilt between the Steelers and Bengals.
All bets are one unit plays unless otherwise specified.
Bengals Chase Brown (30) looks for an opening to take the ball down the field during their game against the Steelers at Paycor Stadium on Sunday December 1, 2024. Steelers won the game with a final score of 44-38. / Phil Didion/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
As long as the Steelers don’t limit the Bengals to a single 3-and-out possession for the entire first quarter, I like the odds for this to hit. Note, to get these plus odds you will need to use the 30% profit boost on FanDuel.
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We have targeted Brown receptions and some variation of Chase props for weeks, and this week combining them can net us a 1+ unit profit.
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Oct 12, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco (16) throws the ball during the second half against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images / Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Call me delusional, but I was somewhat encouraged by Flacco’s play on Sunday. With a game with this offense under his belt and a few more practices, I expect him to play even better.
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Thank goodness the FanDuel ‘Your Way Parlay’ tool even gives us Roman Wilson props to bet on!
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The Bengals seem to get burned by a tight end weekly. This week, I am betting (1/3 of a unit to win one unit) on that being Darnell Washington.
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Chasing +2400 odds is foolishness, but with DraftKings offering a No Sweat Bet on Thursday Night Football… let’s get wild.
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As always, don’t forget to check out my X for more player props prior to the game. With sportsbooks adding more player lines and promos leading up to kickoff (especially in primetime), we will continue searching for value to capitalize on.
*DISCLAIMER* This is not intended to be betting advice, rather these are some props I like and will be placing my money on. While I use data and research to support my picks, there is no such thing as a sure bet. Always remember to only bet amounts you are comfortable losing.