Sports gambling notes for Thursday, Sept 22

Steelers vs. Browns TNF Betting Info

Pittsburgh-Cleveland (-4.5, 38.5)

Opened Cleveland -2.5, 40.5

Side: Pittsburgh with 76% of bets, 75% of money

OU: 52% bets, 87% of money on under

There is a belief that contrarian betting is one of the strongest tools of professional gamblers. The books win more often than lose and fading the public is what many sharps exploit as a weapon. Most contrarian handicapper love to fade based on percentage of bets, believing the squarest intel comes from the smallest wagers. Others believe percentage of money is the most effective tool, because they are rooting for the same bets as the always profitable sportsbooks. The above link shows the most successful professional gamblers have a sliding scale. 

The theory is to bet against the public. However, some use the splits and bet on the teams that have a significantly higher percentage of money than bets. 

NFL

Browns edge rushers Jadeveon Clowney and Chase Winovich are out. Myles Garrett has been upgraded to probable

Steelers without TJ Watt

Steelers 3-8-1 ATS after allowing more than 250 yards passing in their previous game

Cleveland 21-48-1 off loss

Pittsburgh under 44-18 road

Cleveland under 6-1 Thursdays

 NCAAF

VA Tech 1-11 off win

WVU under 53-26 after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game

Top expert pick from Joe Duffy. Thursday Night College Football Total of the Year plus NFL side and total on Pittsburgh-Cleveland.

Huge weekend up too at OffshoreInsiders.com