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TheLines.com: Road favorites plentiful in NFL’s Week 4

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A wild Week 3 slate of NFL games, which saw three double-digit comeback wins, will set the stage for an atypical set of odds in Week 4, according to analysts for the TheLines. The schedule features seven road favorites, equal to the number in Weeks 2 and 3 combined, and two double-digit favorites.

A consensus of the nation’s largest legal online sportsbooks — including FanDuel, DraftKings, PointsBet, SugarHouse, and BetMGM — place the Los Angeles Rams as a 12.5-point favorite against the New York Giants, while the Baltimore Ravens open the week as 13.5-point favorites over Washington. To put that into perspective, there has been only one double-digit favorite so far this season, and the Indianapolis Colts easily covered the 11.5-point spread on Sunday against the New York Jets.

Most unusual, though, is the Ravens are 13.5-point favorites on the road against Washington. That isn’t quite historic for a road favorite. But it is close. If bettors push the line over 15 points by Sunday, it would place the Ravens among the top 10 biggest road favorites in the NFL’s last 50 years, so it’s worth watching how the line moves this week.

Does this all mean that playing at home in a year with stadiums at reduced capacity is not quite the advantage as in typical years? Not particularly. Road teams are 7-6-1 straight up so far this week and 21-25-1 overall this season. Historically in the NFL, home teams typically win about 56% of the time, so there hasn’t been much deviation from the norm.

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“What the Week 4 lines say is that the Ravens are really good, and Washington is struggling so far this year,” said Brett Collson, lead analyst for TheLines.com. “But overall, it’s still too early to know if the home-road dynamic has been altered in any tangible way. Right now, a relatively small sample size suggests that perhaps not.”

The consensus point spreads for the Week 4 slate, as of Monday, Sept. 28:

  • Denver Broncos (-3) at New York Jets; over/under 40
  • Arizona Cardinals (-3.5) at Carolina Panthers; over/under 51.5
  • Baltimore Ravens (-13.5) at Washington Football Team; over/under N/A
  • Cleveland Browns at Dallas Cowboys (-4.5); over/under 56
  • Indianapolis Colts (-3) at Chicago Bears; over/under 44
  • Jacksonville Jaguars at Cincinnati Bengals (-3); over/under 47.5
  • Los Angeles Chargers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-7.5); over/under 44.5
  • Minnesota Vikings at Houston Texans (-4); over/under 53
  • New Orleans (-4) at Detroit Lions; over/under 54.5
  • Pittsburgh Steelers at Tennessee Titans (-1.5); over/under 47
  • Seattle Seahawks (-6.5) at Miami Dolphins; over/under 54.5
  • New York Giants at Los Angeles Rams (-12.5); over/under 48.5
  • Buffalo Bills (-3) at Las Vegas Raiders; over/under 50.5
  • New England Patriots at Kansas City Chiefs (-7); over/under N/A
  • Philadelphia at San Francisco 49ers (-6); over/under 43.5
  • Atlanta Falcons at Green Bay Packers (-7); over/under 58

To access the updated futures lines for every NFL team, and for more analysis, visit TheLines.com/odds/super-bowl. To access Week 4 odds, visit www.thelines.com/nfl-week-4-lines-2020.

About TheLines.com:
TheLines.com is a leading source for news, analysis, and research related to the market for regulated sports betting in the United States. Affiliated with the PlayUSA.com Network, TheLines.com provides original daily reporting and offers player advocacy tools related to the advancement of safe, licensed, and legal online sports betting. Based in Las Vegas, the PlayUSA Network is independently owned and operated, with no affiliations to any casino — commercial, tribal, online, or otherwise.

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Thunderkick commits to growth in Ontario with Betty partnership

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Independent slots studio Thunderkick has agreed a deal with Ontario-based operator Betty to supply the rapidly growing online casino with a diverse collection of globally popular titles.

Betty, an official partner of sporting franchises Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors, has risen to prominence since its 2022 establishment, when it was built following the consultation of 300 casino players to create the optimal iGaming environment.

Distinguishing itself from North American competitors by catering specifically to slot enthusiasts rather than sports bettors, the operator has curated a portfolio of 2,800 games, hand-picked to deliver customers maximum entertainment value.

Thunderkick’s content is the latest to be integrated into Betty’s online casino, and the agreement will see a selection of its most popular titles, including The Wildos 2, Midas Golden Touch 3, and Esqueleto Explosivo 3, made available to a greater number of Ontarian players.

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Thunderkick marked its debut in the Canadian province in Q2 of 2024, and has since partnered with a network of leading operators to improve its market position. The collaboration with Betty will further amplify its visibility in a key jurisdiction as the provider looks to reinforce its reputation as a global slot developer.

Svante Sahlström, CCO at Thunderkick, said: “It’s our mission at Thunderkick to go deeper, not wider, in 2025. That means forging meaningful, lasting relationships in target markets as opposed to securing as many commercial deals as possible.

“Since entering Ontario over 12 months ago, we have worked tirelessly to enhance our presence in the province, and working with leading brands such as Betty allows us to bring our unique games to a deeper pool of Canadian players.”

Paraskeva Smirnova, Casino Operations Manager at Betty, added: “Betty’s USP has always been our drive to build a slot portfolio with the very best titles from the industry’s most creative suppliers.

“Thunderkick’s passion for slot development is there for all to see, and the introduction of its games to our casino further elevates the consumer experience.”

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Save the Date: BCLC’s New Horizons in Safer Gambling Conference Returns November 2026

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BCLC is pleased to announce the return of the New Horizons in Safer Gambling Conference, taking place November 2–4, 2026, at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver.

This global event brings leading voices in research, policy and industry together to explore innovative approaches to safer gambling. Attendees can expect two days of forward-thinking dialogue, evidence-based insights and collaborative solutions to help shape the future of player health.

Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available

New to the 2026 conference, BCLC is excited to offer sponsorship opportunities to organizations that share BCLC’s passion for safer gambling. Benefits of sponsoring New Horizons 2026 include industry visibility, leadership recognition and meaningful engagement with a global audience. To learn more about sponsorship, please e-mail [email protected].

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Registration and program details will be released later this fall.

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absolutebet Secures AGCO Registration as an Internet Gaming Operator in Ontario

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Internet Gaming Operator by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).

This significant milestone authorizes absolutebet to offer regulated iGaming services in Ontario’s legal market under the oversight of AGCO and iGaming Ontario (iGO).

The registration marks a key step in absolutebet’s mission to bring a trusted, responsible, and innovative online casino experience to Ontario players. absolutebet is committed to operating with integrity and transparency, meeting all provincial standards for player protection, responsible gambling, anti-money laundering, and game integrity.

Securing AGCO registration is more than a milestoneit’s the start of absolutebet’s journey in one of the most exciting regulated markets in the world,” said Chen Truman, Founder of absolutebet. “We are building a brand that will grow with the Ontario community and set the stage for future expansion.”

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On the regulatory milestone, Krisztina Kalla, Legal & Regulatory Compliance Advisor of absolutebet, commented: “I’m incredibly proud to see all the hard work behind this license pay off. Securing AGCO registration has taken months of preparation and close collaboration with regulators and partners. I am very happy to see the result of that work, and even more excited as we move into the launch phase and open up the absolutebet community to Ontario players in a fun and responsible way.”

Ontario is recognized as one of the most competitive and fast-growing regulated iGaming markets in North America. With AGCO registration secured, absolutebet will move forward with the final stages of its iGO onboarding process in preparation for launch.

 

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