Weekend’s best bets: RJ betting reporters go head-to-head

Arkansas receiver Treylon Burks (16) tries to get away from Mississippi State defender Fred Peters (38) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

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November 11, 2021 - 5:25 pm

Week 10 best bets

(Home team in CAPS)

Jim Barnes

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Last week: 2-1

Season: 9-16-2

■ Arkansas (-2½) over LSU

■ BAYLOR (+6½) over Oklahoma

■ Lions (+8½) over STEELERS

Todd Dewey

Review-Journal

Last week: 2-1

Season: 14-12-1

■ PATRIOTS (-2) over Browns

■ TITANS (-3) over Saints

■ CHARGERS (-3) over Vikings

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