Big Al's Daily Angle: NCAAF, NBA and NHL Previews and Odds - 11/03/2023

by Big Al Staff

Friday, Nov 03, 2023
The Thursday sports card features NCAAF, NBA, and NHL action.

The tenth week in NCAAF college football continues with two games on national television between FBS opponents. Syracuse hosts Boston College on ESPN2 at 7:30 PM ET. The Orange are on a four-game losing streak after their 38-10 loss at Virginia Tech as a 2.5-point underdog on Thursday. The Eagles are on a four-game winning streak after their 21-14 win against Connecticut as a 14.5-point favorite on Saturday. Syracuse is a 3-point favorite, with the total set at 51 (all odds from DraftKings unless indicated otherwise).

The Wyoming Cowboys play at home against Colorado State on the CBS Sports Network at 8 PM ET. The Cowboys are on a two-game losing streak after their 32-7 loss at Boise State as a 4.5-point underdog last Saturday. The Rams lost for the third time in their last four games with a 30-13 loss to Air Force as a 14.5-point underdog on Saturday. Wyoming is a 6-point favorite with an over/under of 42. 

The National Basketball Association tips off the In-Season Tournament with its first Tournament Night with seven games on its docket. The Cleveland Cavaliers travel to Indiana to play the Pacers at 7:10 PM ET. The Cavaliers ended a three-game losing streak with their 95-89 upset victory at New York as a 6-point underdog on Wednesday. The Pacers are on a two-game losing streak after their 155-104 loss at Boston as a 13-point underdog on Wednesday. Cleveland is a 4.5-point road favorite at BetMGM with a total of 222.5.

The Milwaukee Bucks are at home against the New York Knicks on ESPN at 7:40 PM ET. The Bucks lost for the second time in their last three games after a 130-111 upset loss at Toronto as a 4.5-point favorite on Wednesday. The Knicks lost for the second time in their last three games in their loss to Cleveland on Wednesday. Milwaukee is a 6.5-point favorite with an over/under of 228. 

Three NBA games tip off at 8:10 PM ET. The Miami Heat host the Washington Wizards. The Heat have lost four games in a row after their 109-105 loss to Brooklyn as a 6.5-point favorite on Tuesday. The Wizards are on a two-game losing streak after a 109-105 loss at Atlanta on Wednesday. Miami is a 9.5-point favorite with a total of 226.5. 

The Chicago Bulls play at home against the Brooklyn Nets. The Bulls lost for the second time in their last three games with their 114-105 loss at Dallas as a 3.5-point underdog on Wednesday. The Nets are on a two-game winning streak after beating the Heat on Wednesday. Chicago is a 4-point favorite with an over/under of 220. 

The Golden State Warriors visit Oklahoma City. The Warriors won their fourth straight game with a 102-101 victory against Sacramento as a 7-point favorite on Wednesday. The Thunder lost for the second time in their last three games with a 110-106 upset loss to New Orleans as a 3.5-point favorite on Wednesday. Golden State is a 5.5-point road favorite with a total of 229. 

Two games conclude the NBA card at 10:10 PM ET. The Denver Nuggets are at home against the Dallas Mavericks on ESPN. The Nuggets had won their first four games of the season before a 110-89 upset loss at Minnesota on Wednesday. The Mavericks have won their first four games of the season after their victory against the Bulls on Wednesday. Denver is a 7.5-point favorite at BetMGM with an over/under of 227.5. 

The Memphis Grizzlies play in Portland against the Trail Blazers. The Grizzlies remain winless in their last five games after a 133-109 loss at Utah as a 1.5-point underdog on Wednesday. The Trail Blazers are on a two-game winning streak with a 110-101 upset win at Detroit as a 3-point underdog on Wednesday. Memphis is a 2-point road favorite with a total of 218. 

The National Hockey League has two games on its slate. The Buffalo Sabres host the Philadelphia Flyers at 7:07 PM ET as a -185 money-line favorite with an over/under of 7. The New Jersey Devils are in St. Louis to play the Blues at 8:07 PM ET as a -155 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. 



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