A 🆕 Kid on the Block

Well, we weren’t expecting that (and no, we aren’t talking about the disappearance of Mark Andrews in the Ravens-Bills game, although that was surprising too!) 😲 Kudos to Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders for going into Detroit and upsetting the NFC’s #1 Seed! Mr. Daniels has been a rookie sensation this season and very well may be the most popular man in the Nation’s Capital now, even with the return of another certain someone this past week 🤫 Widely seen by commentators as playing with house money 🤑, let’s see if the Commanders can continue to write ✍️ their Cinderella story this week in Philadelphia, taking on their NFC East rival for a chance to go to the Super Bowl!

On a less surprising - but nonetheless still entertaining - note, the Bills-Ravens game last week proved to be a close one, and if that game was any indication, the Bills-Chiefs rematch this week for the AFC Championship game may prove to be another ✨ instant classic ✨ Perhaps Josh Allen (aka Superman) can finally beat his nemesis, Patrick Mahomes, and if the Bills walk away from Arrowhead with the win, then you know they would’ve earned it because the Chiefs seem to have quite the built-in advantage (with the refs on their side 😏).

Finally, on an even less surprising (and way less entertaining) note, congrats to the Ohio State Buckeyes on their National Championship 🏆 victory against Notre Dame this last week! It looks like that Michigan loss to end the season helped Coach Day refocus his talented roster and get them prepared for a National Championship run. Clearly the most dominant team in the CFP, Ohio State proved one thing this season: 💵 money 💵 can apparently win championships in this new era in college athletics.

Here’s to hoping your teams (and bets) show up better than Mark Andrews did in that 4th quarter of the Ravens-Bills game last weekend 🫠 Most importantly, remember:

Don’t Gamble. Bet Bettr!

VALUE PICKS
💎 Find the hidden GEMS in the market 💎

We scour the marketplace to save you time and money! Several experts and platforms are aligned on the following opportunities for this weekend. Consider incorporating these insights into your betting gameplan for this weekend before the lines (i.e., prices) change!

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ESPN ANALYTICS
The Worldwide Leader in Sports (Betting) 🤑

We crunched the numbers on ESPN Analytics’ forecasts for the NFL’s Championship Weekend and wanted to flag the following +EV plays based on ESPN Analytics!

• WASH . PHI - WASH Spread - EV: 15%

• BUF v. KC - BUF Moneyline - EV: 18%

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PROP-ORTUNITIES
 🔮 Looking into the Crystal Ball 

Like with our Value Picks, we scour the marketplace to save you time and money - and now that includes prop plays! Several experts and platforms are aligned on the following opportunities for this weekend. Consider incorporating these insights into your betting gameplan for this weekend before the lines (i.e., prices) change!

NEWS
📰 Stay Informed 📰

Like in traditional investing, dumb money often loses out to informed and strategic decision-making. Make sure you stay up-to-date on the latest news and insights that may impact your analysis! Click on the below links for some of the most relevant - and helpful - insights and analysis ahead of this weekend:

• Best NFL Player Props (Covers)

• Best ATS Picks: NFL Championship Weekend (CBS Sports)

• NFL Championship Weekend: Pass or Play Props (Action Network)

• NFL Expert Picks: Championship Weekend (ESPN)

• NBA Expert Picks (CBS Sports)

PERFORMANCE-ENHANCING PLATFORMS
💪 Improve Your Betting Game 💪

Outsource your time and effort in preparing for your bets to us @ BettrNation; we vet the resources in the marketplace and distill the data into actionable information, all in an effort to help you filter the signal from the noise.

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TRIVIA
 🍼 A Boy Among Men

If Jayden Daniels can help Washington pull off the upset this weekend against the Eagles, he would be the first rookie QB to ever start a Super Bowl. This made us wonder: Who is the youngest QB to ever start a Super Bowl, and who is the youngest QB to ever win a Super Bowl? Do you know the answer??  

EDUCATION
 🚫 STOP Destructive Betting Practices

This week, we highlight some important lessons taught by our friends at OddsJam! In this short video, the OddsJam team discusses the 10 WORST SPORTS BETTING MISTAKES that you can make on your betting journey. Be sure to sharpen your skills and watch this video:

RESPONSIBLE BETTING
🧑‍⚕️Prioritize Your (Betting) Health

At BettrNation, we are serious about empowering you on your betting journey, which includes not just helping you identify valuable opportunities but also by helping you develop good (responsible) betting practices and serving as an accountability partner for you.

We encourage you to take this FREE assessment from our partner, Birches Health, which will help give you some tips on responsible betting behaviors and will help give you feedback on your betting journey/practices!

TRIVIA ANSWER

Dan Marino is the youngest QB to ever start a Super Bowl (as he was 23 years and 4 months old when he started for the Miami Dolphins).

Mike Tomczak won a Super Bowl as a backup quarterback for the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XX on January 26, 1986. At 23 years and 95 days old, he was the youngest quarterback to ever win a Super Bowl.

Ben Roethlisberger is the youngest QB to start and win the Super Bowl (when he won it for the Pittsburgh Steelers at 23 years and 11 months old).