Sunday September 22 Best Sports Betting Picks for NFL, MLB, WNBA Playoffs

There are 9 0-2 NFL groups coming into play on Sunday, and the Baltimore Ravens are certainly one of them. Somebody would possibly need to alert Lamar Jackson.

Solely two (of 32) groups made the NFL playoffs over the previous 4 seasons after they misplaced their first two video games. Yeah, the Ravens cannot afford to stumble once more after they go to the Dallas Cowboys.

The WNBA playoffs get underneath manner, and Caitlin Clark is in the national televised game—beautiful. That Indiana Fever-Connecticut Solar matchup is certainly one of 4 playoff video games on Sunday.

The MLB playoff race is scorching sizzling. The highest two groups within the Nationwide League East (the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets) conclude a four-game collection.

Let’s break down this tasty smorgasbord of contests.

BALTIMORE RAVENS AT DALLAS COWBOYS

Jackson, a two-time NFL MVP, has to determine how you can turn yardage into points. The Ravens lead the NFL in complete offense (417.5 yards per recreation) however are simply tied for 14th in scoring offense at 21.5 factors per recreation.

In fact, there’s loads of blame to unfold. Dropping on the street to the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs is one factor, however watching Gardner Minshew rally the visiting Las Vegas Raiders from 10 down within the fourth quarter to beat you is embarrassing.

Enjoying the Cowboys borders on must-win territory, and Dallas is not about to roll over after being pummeled 44-19 at dwelling by the New Orleans Saints in Week 2. The Dallas gamers determine to be downright furious.

Dak Prescott not too long ago signed the biggest deal in NFL historical past at a median of $60 million per season. To this point, his interception complete (two) matches his landing rely. The Cowboys are simply 1-5 all-time in opposition to the Ravens, a development that can proceed.

Ravens -1 unfold, -110 (DraftKings)

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES AT NEW YORK METS

Philadelphia will take a second swipe at clinching the Nationwide League East when it visits the Mets. New York recorded a 6-3 victory on Saturday, with hotter-than-lava catcher Francisco Alvarez contributing a two-run double and his fifth homer in his previous 9 video games.

The Mets stand two video games forward of the Atlanta Braves for the ultimate wild-card spot. They’re additionally one recreation behind the Arizona Diamondbacks for the second berth. New York is quick changing into that staff that no person needs to face within the postseason.

Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler might have one thing to say Sunday. The Cy Young Award candidate has won four straight starts and has a 1.38 ERA through the stretch. New York counters with right-hander Tylor Megill, who can also be faring nicely with a 2-0 mark and 1.69 ERA over his previous 4 begins.

The Mets are 5-1 since losing star Francisco Lindor (back). That is omen. Irrespective of how nicely Wheeler pitches, anticipate New York to win late within the recreation or in further innings.

Mets moneyline, +130 (DraftKings)

INDIANA FEVER AT CONNECTICUT SUN

The Solar went 3-1 in opposition to Indiana this season, and two of the victories had been by 21 and 17 factors. Connecticut additionally performed extremely bodily ball in opposition to Clark, particularly early within the season when two of her first 4 professional video games had been in opposition to the Solar.

Connecticut star Alyssa Thomas despatched Clark flying with a choose in a single recreation, whereas pesky DiJonai Carrington has taken verbal pictures at Clark along with hounding her on the ground. Carrington’s dad, Darren, was a security within the NFL for eight seasons, so maybe there’s a vicious deal with to come back throughout this best-of-three collection.

The third-seeded Solar have extra expertise and playoff expertise than the upstart Fever, who’re within the playoffs for the primary time since 2016. Connecticut is a part of the postseason for the eighth straight season and misplaced within the WNBA Finals in 2019 and 2022. All of the strain is on the Solar.

The primary two video games are on the Solar’s dwelling ground, and the Fever have to win one to arrange the series-deciding recreation on their dwelling ground. One factor everyone knows about Clark is she steps up much more in large video games. You may rely on her hoisting pictures from all around the ground.

Caitlin Clark over 20.5 factors, +104 (FanDuel)