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

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.
“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.â€
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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AGS Appoints Arthur Rotziokos and Richard Orozco to Lead International Growth Efforts

AGS (NYSE: AGS), a leading supplier of high-performing slot, table, and interactive products and services to the global gaming industry, today announced two key appointments that will significantly strengthen its international operations. Arthur Rotziokos has been appointed as the Senior Director of Product Management – Asia-Pacific (APAC), and Richard Orozco has assumed the role of Senior Director of Product Management – International. Both report to Rob Ziems, AGS’ Chief Business and Legal Officer, who oversees international business.
“With tremendous growth potential and plenty of greenfield in international markets, AGS is well-poised to seize new opportunities on the global stage. Both Arthur and Richard bring unparalleled expertise and a deep well of gaming industry experience that will be vital to AGS’ global expansion strategy. Their leadership will be instrumental as we accelerate our international reach and advance our product offerings in these key markets,” said Rob Ziems.
Arthur Rotziokos, based in Sydney, Australia, will lead AGS’ entry into the rapidly expanding APAC market. With over three decades of experience in the gaming industry, including his most recent role as Vice President of Research & Development at Light & Wonder, Rotziokos is well-positioned to drive AGS’ strategic expansion across the region. His career spans roles at leading companies such as Ainsworth Game Technology and IGT, where he developed strong industry relationships and pioneered game development initiatives that led to business growth in global markets.
Richard Orozco, an experienced leader in international product management, will oversee AGS’ global product strategies, focusing on regions such as Latin America and Europe. Orozco joins AGS with extensive experience in managing product portfolios across international markets, including his most recent role as Vice President of Product Strategy at Ainsworth Game Technology. In his new role, he will work to drive market performance, optimize product lifecycles, and strengthen AGS’ market share in key international territories.
With both Rotziokos and Orozco taking on pivotal roles, AGS is poised to build its brand and gain a foothold in key international markets, further enhancing its commitment to delivering cutting-edge gaming products and solutions to operators and players worldwide.
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ACR POKER LAUNCHES ‘MONEYMAKER MAY-HEM’, OFFERING PLAYERS A CHANCE TO JOIN CHRIS MONEYMAKER IN LAS VEGAS FOR $10K MAIN EVENT

As the Sunday Moneymaker tourney approaches its one-year anniversary this summer, ACR Poker is launching a month-long pre-celebration this May with the Moneymaker May-Hem. This promo gives players a chance to join the 2003 WSOP Main Event Champion and poker legend Chris Moneymaker for a once-in-a-lifetime VIP experience during the Main Event of Vegas’ hottest summer series.
Throughout the month of May, every player who plays a $109 buy-in Sunday Moneymaker on ACR Poker and reaches a final table in any of the weekly events will earn a spot in a Final Sit & Go Showdown on Sunday, June 1st at 4pm ET.
The Final Sit & Go winner will receive a VIP package complete with a $10,000 buy-in to the Vegas Main Event, $5,000 cash for travel and other expenses, and the chance to meet Chris Moneymaker in Las Vegas. Second and third place finishers will receive $109 Sunday Moneymaker Tickets.
“The Sunday Moneymaker has become something really special, and it’s been incredible to watch it grow since we launched it last year,†said Moneymaker. “This May promo is a huge thank you to our community and every player who’s been part of this ride. I’m looking forward to welcoming the winner in Vegas, talking strategy, and hopefully celebrating a deep run in the Main Event together.â€Â
The Sunday Moneymaker, which launched in July 2024 to honor ACR Pro and poker icon Chris Moneymaker, has quickly grown into one of ACR Poker’s weekly signature events. Since its debut, the Sunday Moneymaker has already attracted over 78,000 entrants and awarded more than $13 million in total prize money. The tournament features a $300,000 guarantee every Sunday, with a $400,000 prize pool on the final Sunday of each month.
Moneymaker noted that players can also qualify for each Sunday Moneymaker through ACR Poker’s satellites in the hours before every tournament, with paths starting at freerolls ($0), Micro Hyper Sats ($1.05, $2.10), and Mega Satellites ($11, $22) offering guaranteed $109 seats.
For poker players looking to follow the action, the Final Sit & Go Showdown will be live-streamed on ACR’s Twitch channel on Sunday, June 1st.
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