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Week 42 (October 13-19, 2025) was a solid performance for the BTS Guru team, with a mix of NFL, NCAAF, and rugby league bets. Out of 15 bets placed, there were 9 wins, 5 losses, and 1 push, resulting in a net profit of 3.61 units on 16.00 units staked. This translates to an ROI of approximately 22.56%. The team showed strong picks in team totals and spreads, but struggled with some over/under totals in lower-scoring games. NFL bets were particularly profitable early in the week, while NCAAF had ups and downs with several close contests. The standout bet was the rugby league over, which delivered a 2.20 unit profit on a 2-unit stake.

Match highlights, final scores, and explanations for each bet's outcome based on how the pick aligned with the game results.

Match Highlights and Scores

• NFL: Denver Broncos @ New York Jets (Oct 13) Final Score: Broncos 13, Jets 11 Highlights: In a defensive slugfest played in London, the Broncos sacked the Jets' QB nine times in an ugly, low-scoring affair. Neither offense could generate much momentum, with field goals dominating the scoring. Bet (ID 203378): Broncos over 16.5 points + Broncos score in both halves + Jets over 1.5 FGs – LOSS (-1.00 unit). Broncos only scored 13 points and failed to score in the second half.
• NFL: Arizona Cardinals @ Indianapolis Colts (Oct 13) Final Score: Cardinals 27, Colts 31 Highlights: The Colts rallied in the fourth quarter behind Daniel Jones' two touchdown passes and Jonathan Taylor's rushing score, securing a gritty home win in a back-and-forth shootout. Bet (ID 203379): Colts over 27.5 points – WIN (+0.71 units). Colts scored 31 points, clearing the line comfortably.
• NFL: Dallas Cowboys @ Carolina Panthers (Oct 13) Final Score: Cowboys 27, Panthers 30 Highlights: Rico Dowdle exploded for 239 scrimmage yards against his former team, helping the Panthers edge out a thriller on a game-winning field goal as time expired. Bet (ID 203380): Cowboys over 23.5 points – WIN (+0.62 units). Cowboys put up 27 points despite the loss.
• NFL: Cleveland Browns @ Pittsburgh Steelers (Oct 13) Final Score: Browns 9, Steelers 23 Highlights: Aaron Rodgers threw two TDs as the Steelers' defense stifled the Browns, continuing Pittsburgh's home dominance in the rivalry with a convincing victory. Bet (ID 203381): Steelers -6.0 – WIN (+0.86 units). Steelers won by 14, easily covering the spread.
• NFL: Detroit Lions @ Kansas City Chiefs (Oct 13) Final Score: Lions 17, Chiefs 30 Highlights: Patrick Mahomes dazzled with four total touchdowns, leading the Chiefs to a statement win on Sunday Night Football; tensions boiled over into a postgame fistfight. Bet (ID 203382): Both teams to score in the 1st quarter – WIN (+0.86 units). Both teams found the end zone early, hitting the prop.
• NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers @ Cincinnati Bengals (Oct 17) Final Score: Steelers 31, Bengals 33 Highlights: In a battle of veteran QBs, Joe Flacco (342 yards, 3 TDs) outdueled Aaron Rodgers with a game-winning drive, snapping the Bengals' losing streak in a high-scoring thriller. Bet (ID 203383): Over 1.5 FGs for Steelers + over 0.5 FGs for Bengals – LOSS (-1.00 unit). The game featured mostly touchdowns, with limited field goals attempted.
• NCAAF: Georgia Tech @ Duke (Oct 19) Final Score: Georgia Tech 27, Duke 18 Highlights: Georgia Tech pulled away in the second half with balanced offense, holding off Duke's comeback attempts in a solid ACC road win. Bet (ID 203384): Haynes King (GT) 1+ TD + 150+ passing yards + 30+ rushing yards + GT over 16.5 points – WIN (+0.80 units). King delivered on all player props, and GT scored 27 points.
• NCAAF: Oklahoma @ South Carolina (Oct 19) Final Score: Oklahoma 26, South Carolina 7 Highlights: Oklahoma's defense smothered South Carolina, while the Sooners' offense built a steady lead in a lopsided SEC matchup. Bet (ID 203385): Over 43.0 total points – LOSS (-1.00 unit). Total points were only 33, falling well short.
• NCAAF: Texas A&M @ Arkansas (Oct 19) Final Score: Texas A&M 45, Arkansas 42 Highlights: Marcel Reed shone with 280 passing yards, 3 TDs, and a rushing score as No. 4 A&M held off Arkansas' late rally in a high-scoring barnburner. Bet (ID 203386): Over 58.5 total points – WIN (+0.90 units). The teams combined for 87 points, smashing the over.
• NCAAF: Texas State @ Marshall (Oct 19) Final Score: Texas State 37, Marshall 40 (2OT) Highlights: Joshon Barbie scored both of Marshall's OT touchdowns in a wild homecoming thriller, with the Herd surviving Texas State's late surge. Bet (ID 203387): Marshall over 30.5 points – WIN (+0.76 units). Marshall scored 40, clearing the team total.
• NCAAF: Texas Tech @ Arizona State (Oct 19) Final Score: Texas Tech 22, Arizona State 26 Highlights: Arizona State upset No. 7 Texas Tech with a late drive, shaking up the Big 12 race; fans nearly caused a goalpost incident in the celebration. Bet (ID 203388): Over 50.5 total points – LOSS (-1.00 unit). Total was 48, just under the line.
• NCAAF: Oregon @ Rutgers (Oct 19) Final Score: Oregon 56, Rutgers 10 Highlights: No. 8 Oregon bounced back from a prior loss with a cross-country rout, putting up video-game numbers on offense against a overwhelmed Rutgers defense. Bet (ID 203389): Oregon -17.5 – WIN (+0.90 units). Oregon won by 46, demolishing the spread.
• NCAAF: USC @ Notre Dame (Oct 19) Final Score: USC 24, Notre Dame 34 Highlights: Notre Dame pulled away in the second half, capitalizing on USC turnovers in a classic rivalry game. Bet (ID 203390): Notre Dame -10.0 – PUSH (0.00 units). Notre Dame won by exactly 10, resulting in a push.
• NCAAF: Missouri @ Auburn (Oct 19) Final Score: Missouri 23, Auburn 17 Highlights: Missouri grinded out a road win with a strong defensive stand late, holding Auburn to just 17 points in an SEC clash. Bet (ID 203391): Over 43.5 total points – LOSS (-1.00 unit). Total was 40, missing the over.
• Rugby League: Samoa Women @ New Zealand Women (Oct 19) Final Score: Samoa 20, New Zealand 22 Highlights: Samoa stunned with a 20-0 halftime lead, but New Zealand mounted a comeback, with Mele Hufanga's runaway try sealing the narrow victory in the Pacific Championships. Bet (ID 203392): Over 18.5 1st half total points – WIN (+2.20 units). First half saw 20 points, hitting the over.

Table of Results

ROI: 22.56%