There was a chance that there could have been some big baseball games on the calendar for Thursday. But all of the Wild Card Series ended in just two games. Thankfully, there is still football scheduled to take place, and this is always a great sport to wager on.
Today’s Picks

- Chicago Bears +6.0
- Liberty -21.0
- Western Kentucky -6.0
- Nebraska Cornhuskers +3.5
Here is a look at the scores and odds of the day for Thursday, and you are going to see some great football matchups.
Highlights of the Day:
Chicago Bears vs. Washington Commanders
- 3 last Scores: Chicago Bears 0-3, Washington Commanders 1-2
- Odds: Chicago Bears +6.0, Washington Commanders -6.0
- Pick: Chicago Bears +6.0
Top Performers: Justin Fields has thrown for 861 yards and seven touchdowns this season for the Bears. Washington wide receiver Terry McLaurin is one of the best in the league, and he has 212 receiving yards this season.
Brief Summary: Going with the smart option is important when looking at scores and odds of the day, and that’s why the Bears are the pick in this game. NFL games are always featured at sports betting sites, and there is a great opportunity in this matchup.
Take the points and bet on the Bears, as Chicago will find a way to keep this one close.
Sam Houston State Bearkats vs. Liberty Flames
- 3 last Scores: Sam Houston State scores 0-3, Liberty Flames scores 3-0
- Odds: Sam Houston State +21.0, Liberty -21.0
- Pick: Liberty -21.0
Top Performers: Liberty quarterback Kaidon Slater is delivering a stellar season for the team with 919 passing yards and 11 touchdowns, while SHSU running back John Gentry, with 45 carries for 133 yards this season, contributes to the team’s Liberty scores.
Brief Summary: The sports odds for this game predict that it will be a blowout, and that’s precisely what’s expected on Thursday night. Throughout the entire season, Sam Houston State has struggled to remain competitive, and they are likely to face challenges in keeping this game close. Bet on the Liberty Flames to secure a dominant victory and cover the spread in this matchup, boosting their Liberty scores.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
- 3 last Scores: Western Kentucky 1-2, Louisiana Tech 1-2
- Odds: Western Kentucky -6.0, Louisiana Tech +6.0
- Pick: Western Kentucky -6.0
Top Performers: Western Kentucky quarterback Austin Reed has thrown for 1,368 yards and 11 touchdowns so far this season. Louisiana Tech running back Tyre Shelton is having a huge season, as he has 37 carries for 318 rushing yards.
Brief Summary: Making scores predictions for this game isn’t going to be easy, as both teams have been struggling a bit over the last few weeks. Western Kentucky is clearly the better overall team, though, but playing on the road makes things more challenging.
Louisiana Tech is going to battle in this one, but taking the Hilltoppers at -6.0 is the way to go.
Tomorrow’s Pick
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini
- Expected Odds: Nebraska Cornhuskers +3.5, Illinois Fighting Illini -3.5
- Pick: Nebraska Cornhuskers +3.5
What to Watch: Nebraska was looking to turn things back around this season. But things haven’t gone well to begin the year. The same can be said at Illinois, but this game will give both teams a chance to bounce back. With so much uncertainty surrounding each team, taking the points and expecting a good game in this one is the way to go.
College football is going to dominate the scores and odds of the day on Friday as well. And that will only continue throughout the weekend. Eventually, the NFL is going to be included in picks and parlays this weekend, and there will be plenty of options to explore.
Be sure to check out the full slate of games each day before you submit a wager, and always look for value in the betting options that you find.
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