Episode 91: Fading Andrew Painter, USC-SJSU Week 0 & Saints-Lions Week 1 Trends

On this week’s Trend or Trap?, Dan Karpuc breaks down three betting trends across MLB, college football and the NFL to determine which ones are worth tailing — and which could be traps.First, the Phillies at Cardinals: TrendsCenter shows opponents are 11-1 on the moneyline against Philadelphia with Andrew Painter starting since April 12. Is that a trend to tail with St. Louis at +104, or a trap to fade with the Phillies? Dan explains why concerns surrounding Painter, Philadelphia’s road offense and Hunter Dobbins have him backing the Cardinals.Then it’s on to Week 0 college football, where San Jose State travels to USC. Lincoln Riley’s Trojans are 8-2 to the over before Week 5 when favored by at least 21 points, and Dan explains why he believes USC’s explosive offense and the matchup dynamics make Over 59.5 the bet to tail.Finally, we look ahead to Week 1 of the NFL as the Saints visit the Lions. A massive 27-year trend shows Week 1 underdogs of 6.5+ points are 52-21-1 ATS when the game total is at least 42 points. Despite Detroit’s track record under Dan Campbell, Dan believes this is a trap on the Lions and makes the case for New Orleans +6.5.Three trends. Three debates. Three bets.Trend or Trap? Find out which sides are worth following on Monday’s episode.