Big Al's Daily Angle: NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAAB and EPL Previews and Odds - 11/27/2023

by Big Al Staff

Monday, Nov 27, 2023
The Monday sports card features NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAAB, and EPL action. 

The Minnesota Vikings host the Chicago Bears on ABC and ESPN at 8:15 PM ET. The Vikings were on a five-game winning streak before their 21-20 loss at Denver as a 2.5-point underdog last Sunday. Minnesota lost that game despite outgaining the Broncos by a 385-292 yardage margin. Quarterback Josh Dobbs completed 20 of 32 passes for 221 yards, with a touchdown pass and an interception in the losing effort. 

The Bears lost for the third time in their last four games in a 31-26 loss at Detroit as a 7.5-point underdog on Sunday. Chicago got outgained by a 338 to 334 margin in yardage. Justin Fields returned from his injury to complete 16 of 23 passes for 169 yards with a touchdown and no interceptions. This game is a rematch of their game on October 15th, which the Vikings won by a 19-13 score on the road at Soldier  Field as a 3-point favorite .Minnesota is a 7.5-point favorite, with a total of 44 in this rematch. 

The National Basketball Association has five games on its docket. Three NBA games tip off at 7:10 PM ET. The Detroit Pistons host the Washington Wizards as a 3.5-point favorite with an over/under of 234. The Indiana Pacers play at home against the Portland Trail Blazers as a 12-point favorite with a total of 241.5. The Philadelphia 76ers are at home against the Los Angeles Lakers as a 4.5-point favorite with an over/under of 231.5. The Los Angeles Clippers are at home against the Denver Nuggets as a 4.5-point favorite with a total of 219.

The National Hockey League has six games on its slate. Three NHL games drop the puck at 7:07 PM ET. The Boston Bruins visit Columbus to play the Blue Jackets as a -258 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6. The New York Rangers host the Buffalo Sabres as a -218 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Florida Panthers play in Ottawa against the Senators as a -130 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. 

The Colorado Avalanche is at home against the Tampa Bay Lightning at 9:07 PM ET as a -142 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Vegas Golden Knights are a -115 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6. 

The college basketball schedule has three games on national television. Cincinnati hosts Oakland University on FS1 at 6:30 PM ET as a 13.5-point favorite with a total of 151. Connecticut plays at home against New Hampshire on the CBS Sports Network as a 31.5-point favorite with an over/under of 147. Saint Mary’s is at home against Utah on ESPNU as a 5.5-point favorite with a total of 134.5. 

Matchweek 13 in the English Premier League concludes with one match on the USA Network. Wolverhampton plays Fulham at 3 PM ET. The Wolves come off a 2-1 victory at Tottenham on November 12th. The Villans' last match in the EPL was a 3-1 loss at Aston Villa on November 12th. This game is a pick ‘em match (from BetMGM) with an over/under of 2.5.

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