Adam and Andrew return for another loaded episode of Adam’s +1: Eck’s Best Bets, diving into the latest storylines and sharp betting edges across the NFL and college football landscape.
They kick things off with some laid-back banter before unpacking their NFL trade deadline reactions — who made the smartest moves, who stood pat, and which teams just might have shifted their postseason fate.
In Segment One, Adam updates Drew’s impressive run: a 4-2 week pushes him to 20-13 overall (61%) and up 6.5 units, while his college slate sits at a steady 13-7-1 (65%).
Then in Segment Two, the guys spotlight two fascinating matchups from last weekend:
- Andrew: Panthers @ Packers — Are the Packers quietly one of the NFC’s most balanced teams? With top-10 DVOA on both sides of the ball, Jordan Love ranks among the league’s top-three in CPOE+EPA and success rate, while Green Bay’s pass protection and defensive metrics hint at legitimate staying power.Adam: Vikings @ Lions — Minnesota shocks Detroit coming off a bye as J.J. McCarthy delivers clutch throws in a statement win. Was Brian Flores due for a defensive gem against Jared Goff? And what does this mean for the evolving NFC North race?
Finally, Andrew rolls through his Top 5 NFL bets of the week:
- Packers -2.5 vs Eagles (80%)Dolphins +9.5 vs Bills (83%)Jets +2 vs Browns (70%)Chargers -3 vs Steelers (70%)Saints +5.5 @ Panthers (63%)
Plus, he shares the rest of his board with leans on Falcons-Germany, Bucs-Pats, Texans-Jags, Commanders-Lions, and a loaded college card featuring Missouri +7 vs A&M, Georgia -9.5 @ Miss State, and Oregon -6.5 @ Iowa.
Sharp analysis, smart stats, and plenty of laughs — Eck’s Best Bets keeps rolling strong into the heart of the season.