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**Sports Betting Buzz**
The world of sports betting is always buzzing with excitement, and this week is no exception. From record-setting moments to season-changing injuries, there’s always something new to talk about. Our betting buzz file aims to provide fans with a look at the sports betting stories that are driving the conversation.
**Underdogs Shine in NFL Week 2**
In a stunning turn of events, the Las Vegas Raiders (+8.5) took down the Baltimore Ravens on the road, 26-23. This marks the second time in as many weeks that the biggest underdog of the week won straight up over their heavily favored opponent. The Raiders were down by 10 points on two separate occasions in the contest, with their longest in-game odds peaking at 20-1.
**Shohei Ohtani’s Historic Performance**
Shohei Ohtani’s historic three-home run, 10-RBI performance against the Miami Marlins on Thursday was enjoyed by bettors and felt by sportsbooks. More bets and more money were wagered on Ohtani props than those of any other MLB player Thursday. Sportsbook BetRivers offered 30-1 odds on Ohtani to hit two or more home runs against the Marlins and 160-1 odds on him to hit at least three homers.
**UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic**
Jon Jones (-500) will face off against Stipe Miocic (+350) in the UFC 309 Heavyweight Championship bout. Jones is coming off a first-round submission victory over Cyril Gane last year and is expected to easily defeat the 42-year-old Miocic. With -500 odds, Jones still has value in a parlay, and his TKO line and props to win inside the distance are worth keeping an eye on.
**New York Jets Finally Favored**
The New York Jets haven’t been favored against the New England Patriots since Week 10 of the 2011 season, but that streak will come to an end on Thursday night when the two teams face off at MetLife Stadium. The Jets are a six-point favorite over the Patriots, according to sportsbooks. To find the last time New York was favored by that much over their division rival, you’d have to go back to 2000.
**Graham Gano’s Betting Drama**
Veteran New York Giants kicker Graham Gano was again a central character in another betting drama with a less happy ending for bettors. Last week, FanDuel offered a prop bet on every team making a field goal during the early and afternoon slate at 60-1. The bet was recommended by a popular gambling forum, spurring action on the prop. However, Gano injured his hamstring attempting to make a tackle on the opening kickoff against the Washington Commanders, and the Giants elected to go for two after their touchdowns instead of attempting a field goal.
**Betting Trends and Odds**
As the football weekend approaches, here’s a quick overview of which teams and players have received the most support from bettors at sportsbooks this week: Baltimore Ravens -8.5 (vs. Las Vegas Raiders), Los Angeles Chargers -5 (at Carolina Panthers), Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor Anytime TD, and more.
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