Welcome to the first edition of Odds Buster.

We’re going to give weekly insight on sports betting odds across the board featuring in-depth, data-driven analysis.

Every week, Bob Brunner and I will continue updating our records to keep us in check. You’ll see Bob’s debut next week along with my return.

Without further ado, let’s look at some of the odds — hopefully you can get a look before placing some wagers.

#1: New York Jets (-3) over the Cincinnati Bengals

The Jets are hot. Who called them winning the past three games after starting the year 1-7? Surprisingly, the Jets were on fire last week against the then-6-4 Oakland Raiders.

Paced by Sam Darnold’s second 300-yard performance of the season, expect more of the same this week from him and his favorite target, Robby Anderson.

Nevertheless, look out for Le’Veon Bell this week. Since his return to the league this year, he’s yet to have a 100-yard rushing game. It’s safe to expect him trending towards the century mark in terms of yards this week against the NFL’s worst rushing defense.

Andy Dalton returns to the Bengals starting quarterback role this week, but I don’t foresee it doing much in terms of production for the lackluster Cincinnati offense.

Pound the points on this matchup for the Jets.

Verdict: Jet easily cover the spread (-3)

#2: Arizona Cardinals (+3) cover against the Los Angeles Rams

There are a lot of factors in this game, but the key is that the Los Angeles Rams just aren’t that good. This isn’t the Super Bowl runner-up team we saw in 2018.

Nobody mimics MVP candidate Lamar Jackson, who led the way in the 45-6 shellacking of the Rams. However, if anyone comes closes, it’s Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray.

Murray just so happens to be leading this confident bunch in the right direction. He is completing nearly 65% of is his passes, 14 for touchdowns, with five interceptions. But he has had only one pass intercepted in his last seven games.

They’ve competed in every week except against the New Orleans Saints. That’ll continue this week against the Rams.

Verdict: Cardinals cover (+3)

#3: Pittsburgh Steelers (+116) moneyline against the Cleveland Browns

It’s going to be mean. It’s going to be nasty. Everyone knows the story about what happened last time these two teams met.

Without bias, you’d be foolish to think the Pittsburgh Steelers aren’t going to play with a chip on their shoulder this weekend. There’s a pride factor on the line older than 30-year-old Joe Haden. The Steelers haven’t been swept in a season by the Cleveland Browns since the 1988 season. I don’t forsee that streak ending tomorrow.

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin calls on Devlin Hodges to take the quarterback reigns against the Myles Garrett-less Browns.

In his first career start versus the Los Angeles Chargers, Hodges led the Steelers to a victory. Then, after Tomlin pulled Mason Rudolph last week following a slow half against the Bengals, Hodges made some throws in route to a Steelers win.

For the Browns to win, they’ll need to rely on the duo of Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt to open up some throws for Baker Mayfield.

Remember, the powerful Steelers defense held Jared Goff and Todd Gurley to 12 points a couple of weeks ago. Every since acquiring Minkah Fitzpatrick from the Miami Dolphins, the Pittsburgh defense finally looks like its turning a corner.

They say not to bet off emotions, but it’s impossible not to here. I can guarantee the Steelers don’t want to feel the embarrassment of getting swept by the Browns this year. Some Steelers players said it looked like the Browns’ “Super Bowl” after their win a couple weeks ago and it looked like they hadn’t been there before.

Verdict: Steelers moneyline (+116)

Check back next week to recap these picks and get more insight from Bob and I.

*Disclaimer: These bets don’t ensure wins. Instead, they’re offered as suggestions with reasoning when making betting decisions.