by Big Al Staff
Friday, Dec 26, 2025The Friday sports card features NCAAF, NBA, and EPL action.
The college football bowl season continues with three games on ESPN. Northwestern plays Central Michigan in the GameAbove Sports Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan, at 1:00 p.m. ET. The Wildcats have lost four of their last five games after their 20-13 loss at Illinois as a 7-point underdog on November 29th. The Chippewas had won two games in a row before a 21-3 loss at home against Toledo as a 10.5-point underdog on November 29th. Northwestern is a 10.5-point favorite with the total set at 43.5.
Minnesota takes on New Mexico in the Rate Bowl at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, at 4:30 p.m. ET. The Golden Gophers lost two games in a row before a 17-7 upset victory against Wisconsin as a 2.5-point underdog on November 29th. The Lobos have won six games in a row after their 23-17 upset victory in overtime at home against San Diego State on November 28th. Minnesota is a 1.5-point favorite with an over/under of 42.5.
Texas-San Antonio faces Florida International in the First Responder Bowl at Gerald Ford Stadium in Dallas, Texas, at 8:00 p.m. ET. The Roadrunners had won two games in a row before a 27-24 upset loss against Army as a 9-point favorite on November 29th. The Golden Panthers have won four games in a row after their 56-16 win at Sam Houston as an 11-point favorite on November 29th. UTSA is a 5.5-point favorite with a total of 60.5.
The National Basketball Association has nine games on its docket. Four NBA games tip off at 7:10 p.m. ET. The Boston Celtics travel to Indiana to play the Pacers as an 8.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 219.5. The Orlando Magic host the Charlotte Hornets as a 6.5-point favorite with a total of 231.5. The Atlanta Hawks play at home against the Miami Heat as a 4.5-point favorite with an over/under of 243.5. The Toronto Raptors play at Washington against the Wizards as an 8.5-point road favorite with a total of 228.5. The Chicago Bulls are home against the Philadelphia 76ers on Amazon Prime Video at 7:40 p.m. ET as a 1.5-point favorite with an over/under of 239.5.
Two NBA games start at 8:10 p.m. ET. The Memphis Grizzlies host the Milwaukee Bucks as a 5.5-point favorite with a total of 226.5. The Phoenix Suns are on the road against the New Orleans Pelicans as a 3.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 239.5. The Detroit Pistons visit Utah to challenge the Jazz at 9:40 p.m. ET as a 9.5-point road favorite with a total of 244.5. The Los Angeles Clippers play in Portland against the Trail Blazers on Amazon Prime Video at 10:10 p.m. ET as a 1.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 225.5.
Matchweek 18 in the English Premier League begins with one match. Manchester United plays at home against Newcastle United on the USA Network as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with a total of 2.5.
The college football bowl season continues with three games on ESPN. Northwestern plays Central Michigan in the GameAbove Sports Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan, at 1:00 p.m. ET. The Wildcats have lost four of their last five games after their 20-13 loss at Illinois as a 7-point underdog on November 29th. The Chippewas had won two games in a row before a 21-3 loss at home against Toledo as a 10.5-point underdog on November 29th. Northwestern is a 10.5-point favorite with the total set at 43.5.
Minnesota takes on New Mexico in the Rate Bowl at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, at 4:30 p.m. ET. The Golden Gophers lost two games in a row before a 17-7 upset victory against Wisconsin as a 2.5-point underdog on November 29th. The Lobos have won six games in a row after their 23-17 upset victory in overtime at home against San Diego State on November 28th. Minnesota is a 1.5-point favorite with an over/under of 42.5.
Texas-San Antonio faces Florida International in the First Responder Bowl at Gerald Ford Stadium in Dallas, Texas, at 8:00 p.m. ET. The Roadrunners had won two games in a row before a 27-24 upset loss against Army as a 9-point favorite on November 29th. The Golden Panthers have won four games in a row after their 56-16 win at Sam Houston as an 11-point favorite on November 29th. UTSA is a 5.5-point favorite with a total of 60.5.
The National Basketball Association has nine games on its docket. Four NBA games tip off at 7:10 p.m. ET. The Boston Celtics travel to Indiana to play the Pacers as an 8.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 219.5. The Orlando Magic host the Charlotte Hornets as a 6.5-point favorite with a total of 231.5. The Atlanta Hawks play at home against the Miami Heat as a 4.5-point favorite with an over/under of 243.5. The Toronto Raptors play at Washington against the Wizards as an 8.5-point road favorite with a total of 228.5. The Chicago Bulls are home against the Philadelphia 76ers on Amazon Prime Video at 7:40 p.m. ET as a 1.5-point favorite with an over/under of 239.5.
Two NBA games start at 8:10 p.m. ET. The Memphis Grizzlies host the Milwaukee Bucks as a 5.5-point favorite with a total of 226.5. The Phoenix Suns are on the road against the New Orleans Pelicans as a 3.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 239.5. The Detroit Pistons visit Utah to challenge the Jazz at 9:40 p.m. ET as a 9.5-point road favorite with a total of 244.5. The Los Angeles Clippers play in Portland against the Trail Blazers on Amazon Prime Video at 10:10 p.m. ET as a 1.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 225.5.
Matchweek 18 in the English Premier League begins with one match. Manchester United plays at home against Newcastle United on the USA Network as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with a total of 2.5.
