Ringer Wise Guys Steelers-Browns Preview, MLB Playoff Update, and NCAA Week 5 | Ringer Wise Guys
Oct 1, 2026
Tate Frazier, college football and basketball analyst at The Ringer, joins the crew for a packed sports betting slate. They size up the Steelers-Browns defensive battle and player props, debate playoff momentum for the Yankees, Padres, and White Sox, and look ahead to college football’s biggest Week 5 matchups, including Alabama-Mississippi State, Iowa-Ohio State, and North Carolina-Notre Dame.
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Why Steelers Browns Points Look Scarce
- Cleveland’s home dominance over Pittsburgh conflicts with the Browns’ first-year coach and offensive-line problems on Thursday night.
- Both analysts ultimately see pressure, short drives, and limited explosives producing a low-scoring game.
Bet The Under Instead Of Forcing A Side
- Consider the under rather than forcing a side when divisional trends point in opposite directions.
- Anthony Dabbundo expects Aaron Rodgers to avoid interceptions because Pittsburgh can use quick throws against Cleveland’s zone coverage.
Lean Into Concepcion’s Target Volume
- Target Casey Concepcion’s reception volume if Cleveland cannot run effectively and keeps throwing short passes.
- Raheem Palmer preferred five-plus receptions at plus money over laying heavy juice on the three-and-a-half line.