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2026 Australian Open Preview: (Tennis)

by William Burns

Friday, Jan 16, 2026

The new calendar year has arrived and that finally means that it's the beginning of a new tennis campaign. Many tournaments have already started to get underway throughout the world of tennis with champions being crowned. But, as we head into the third weekend of January, one of the biggest events of the entire year will take place. 2026's version of the Australian Open. For those who don't know, this is one of four "Grand Slam" events held yearly which means that it's one of the top four tournaments every single year. Expect the unexpected.Giant Opening Round Matchups: Men's Best Matchup: Grigor Dimitrov vs. Tomáš MacháčEven with plenty of matches to choose from, I do believe that this is going to be an absolute war in the opening round of the Australian Open. Both of these players have been ranked inside the top 20 in recent years with Dimitrov making it all the way up to #3 at one point. While both players aren't ranked in this year's Aussie Open Draw, this should be a great contest. Women's Best Matchup: Katie Boulter vs. Belinda Bencic (10)Katie Boulter normally likes the faster courts and although she prefers grass, the hard courts aren't far behind. I believe that this is a very intriguing matchup with Bencic. I do expect the Swiss player to get through this encounter. But, don't expect Boulter to make it easy. This one most definitely could go three sets. Full Odds to Win the Tournament (via. DraftKings:) Men's: Jannik Sinner (-125)Carlos Alcaraz (+170)Novak Djokovic (+1500)Daniil Medvedev (+3000)Alexander Zverev (+3000)Taylor Fritz (+5000)Felix Auger Aliassime (+6500)Ben Shelton (+6500)Alex De Minaur (+6500)Lorenzo Musetti (+10000)Women's: Aryna Sabalenka (+185)Iga Swiatek (+500)Elena Rybakina (+800)Coco Gauff (+1000)Amanda Anisimova (+1000)Mirra Andreeva (+1500)Naomi Osaka (+2500)Marta Kostyuk (+2800)Karolina Muchova (+3000)Madison Keys (+3500) Burns' Australian Open 2026 Projections:  In the Men's game of tennis, I do believe that we're going to continue to see what we've seen over the past couple of years now. #1 Carlos Alcaraz and #2 Jannik Sinner are simply on another level than the rest of the ATP Tour and I'd be shocked. Yes, I said it. I'd be shocked if either were knocked out before the Semi's yet alone the Finals. Both of those players are -230 or more expensive to win their draw and make the finals. That's outrageous. For the Women, it's definitely more up in the air to decide the winner. I mean, anyone could win it. I do believe that the best of the best are always going to have a slight better chance, as the case in most things. Considering that this is the first "Grand Slam" of 2026, the better players will have the better chances as everyone is well rested. Expect brilliant matches from the 1st round until the finals. Burns' Best Bets:1. Who Will Go Further? Daniil Medvedev v Novak Djokovic (Novak Djokovic -190)2. Amanda Anisimova to Reach Semis (YES +125)

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ASA's NFL Divisional Round Player Props

by ASA, Inc.

Friday, Jan 16, 2026

LOS ANGELES RAMS QB - Matthew Stafford Over 267.5 Passing Yards (-115)Stafford and the Rams sweated out a close one at Carolina last week where the MVP favorite threw for 304 yards and 3 touchdowns. Attempting 42 passes, LA relied heavily on their two elite receivers with Puka Nacua and Davante Adams absorbing 31 of those targets. Meanwhile, Chicago was shredded by Jordan Love for 323 yards and 4 touchdowns, yet still managed an improbable comeback win. It will be another chilly game at Soldier Field on Sunday, but expect lots of offense with this matchup slated for the highest point total of the weekend (48.5). The Bears led the league in turnover margin during the regular season with a staggering +22 but ranked 29th in total yards allowed. Stafford should have no issue attacking the Chicago secondary and you can be certain Sean McVay will not let off the gas like his protege Matt Lafleur did with a NFC Championship berth on the line. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS RB - Zach Charbonnet Over 46.5 Rushing Yards (-115)Many picture Charbonnet as the 1B to Kenneth Walker in the Seattle backfield, yet Charbonnet actually played the majority of the snaps over the last two weeks of the regular season. He averaged 92 yards on 18 carries per game during that span and the discount he is getting vs his running mate Walker (O/U 58.5 YDs) screams of value. Considering Sam Darnold’s previous playoff struggles, the Seahawks would be wise to remain on schedule and utilize their rushing attack as much as possible. San Francisco has a stout rushing defense ranking 11th in yards allowed per game during the regular season, nevertheless this line feels very attainable. Charbonnet should see double digit carries, if that's the case, he has a great shot at hitting his over. DENVER BRONCOS WR - Courtland Sutton Over 55.5 Receiving Yards  Sutton quietly had his second straight one thousand yard season while operating as the clear number one passing option for the top seeded Broncos. During the regular season, he would have surpassed his yardage total for this week in 11 of 16 games he played. The big body receiver averaged 60 yards per game and will certainly be called upon again to keep up with Josh Allen and the Bills, who steamrolled them just over one year ago in the Wild Card round. In that game, Sutton caught five of nine targets for 75 yards on the road. This year many seem to be counting the Broncos out in Denver, but whether they jump out to a lead or are playing from behind, Sutton will be heavily involved just like their last playoff matchup.  

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NBA, NHL and NCAAB Previews and Odds - 01/16/26

by Big Al Staff

Friday, Jan 16, 2026

The Friday sports card features NBA, NHL, and NCAAB action.The National Basketball Association has six games on its docket. Two NBA games tip off at 7:10 p.m. ET. The Philadelphia 76ers host the Cleveland Cavaliers on ESPN as a 1.5-point favorite with the total set at 234.5. The Indiana Pacers play at home against the New Orleans Pelicans as a 2.5-point favorite with an over/under of 238.5. Two NBA games start at 7:40 p.m. ET. The Brooklyn Nets are home against the Chicago Bulls as a 1.5-point favorite with a total of 225.5. The Los Angeles Clippers travel to Toronto to play the Raptors as a 1.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 216.5. The Houston Rockets host the Minnesota Timberwolves on ESPN at 9:40 p.m. ET as a 3.5-point favorite with a total of 223.5. The Sacramento Kings play at home against the Washington Wizards at 10:10 p.m. ET as a 6.5-point favorite with an over/under of 231.5.The National Hockey League has five games on its slate. Two NHL games drop the puck at 7:07 p.m. ET. The Carolina Hurricanes are home against the Florida Panthers as a -162 money-line favorite with a total of 5.5. The Detroit Red Wings host the San Jose Sharks as a -218 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Tampa Bay Lightning play in St. Louis against the Blues at 8:07 p.m. ET as a -192 money-line road favorite with a total of 5.5. The Colorado Avalanche play at home against the Nashville Predators at 9:07 p.m. ET as a -310 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Los Angeles Kings are home against the Anaheim Ducks at 10:37 p.m. ET as a -170 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The NCAAB college basketball schedule tips off at 6:30 p.m. ET with seven games involving Division I opponents, all of which are on national television. Two NCAAB games start at 6:30 p.m. ET. Creighton is on the road against Providence on FS1 as a 1.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 162.5. Kent State hosts Toledo on the CBS Sports Network as a 4.5-point favorite with a total of 171.5. Kansas plays at home against Baylor on Fox at 8:00 p.m. ET as a 7.5-point favorite with an over/under of 155.5. Three NCAAB games begin at 8:30 p.m. ET. DePaul is at home against Marquette on FS1 as a 3.5-point favorite with a total of 142.5. Ohio visits Ball State on the CBS Sports Network as a 3.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 147.5. Dayton hosts Loyola-Chicago on ESPN2 as a 17.5-point favorite with a total of 142.5. Boise State plays at home against Colorado State on FS1 at 10:30 p.m. ET as a 5.5-point favorite with an over/under of 141.5.

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NBA, NHL and NCAAB Previews and Odds - 01/15/26

by Big Al Staff

Thursday, Jan 15, 2026

The Thursday sports card features NBA, NHL, and NCAAB action.The National Basketball Association has nine games on its docket. The Orlando Magic take on the Memphis Grizzlies at the Uber Arena in Berlin, Germany, on Amazon Prime Video at 2:10 p.m. ET as a 4.5-point favorite with the total set at 228.5 (all odds from DraftKings). The Detroit Pistons host the Phoenix Suns at 7:10 p.m. ET at 7:10 p.m. ET as a 6.5-point favorite with an over/under of 222.5. Two more NBA games tip off at 7:40 p.m. ET. The Oklahoma City Thunder travel to Houston to play the Rockets on Amazon Prime Video as a 3.5-point road favorite with a total of 222.5. The Boston Celtics play in Miami against the Heat as a 2.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 234.5. The San Antonio Spurs play at home against the Milwaukee Bucks at 8:10 p.m. ET as a 7.5-point favorite with a total of 226.5. The Utah Jazz are on the road against the Dallas Mavericks at 8:40 p.m. ET as a 1.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 235.5. Two NBA games start at 10:10 p.m. ET. The Golden State Warriors are home against the New York Knicks on Amazon Prime Video as a 7/5-point favorite with a total of 226.5. The Atlanta Hawks visit Portland to face the Trail Blazers as a 4.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 229.5. The Los Angeles Lakers host the Charlotte Hornets at 10:40 p.m. ET as a 5.5-point favorite with a total of 232.5. The National Hockey League has ten games on its slate. Four NHL games drop the puck at 7:07 p.m. ET. The Columbus Blue Jackets play at home against the Vancouver Canucks as a -175 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Washington Capitals are home to face the San Jose Sharks as a -198 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Buffalo Sabres host the Montreal Canadiens as a -115 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Pittsburgh Penguins play at home against the Philadelphia Flyers on ESPN as a -155 money-line with a total of 6.5. Two NHL games begin at 8:07 p.m. ET. The Boston Bruins host the Seattle Kraken as a -170 money-line favorite with an over/under of 5.5. The Minnesota Wild play at home against the Winnipeg Jets as a -162 money-line favorite with a total of 5.5. The Chicago Blackhawks are home against the Calgary Flames at 8:37 p.m. ET as a -115 money-line favorite with an over/under of 5.5. Two NHL games begin at 9:07 p.m. ET. The Utah Mammoth hosts the Dallas Stars as a -112 money-line favorite with a total of 5.5. The Edmonton Oilers play at home against the New York Islanders as a -185 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Vegas Golden Knights are home against the Toronto Maple Leafs on ESPN at 9:37 p.m. ET as a -135 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The NCAAB college basketball schedule tips off at 6:00 p.m. ET with 49 games involving Division I opponents. Three games are on major national television on the CBS Sports Network. Liberty hosts New Mexico State at 6:00 p.m. ET as an 8.5-point favorite with an over/under of 141.5. Towson plays at home against Charleston at 8:00 p.m. ET as a 2.5-point favorite with a total of 141.5. Gonzaga plays at Washington State at 10:00 p.m. ET as an 18.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 155.5. 

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NBA, NHL and NCAAB Previews and Odds - 01/14/26

by Big Al Staff

Wednesday, Jan 14, 2026

The Wednesday sports card features NBA, NHL, and NCAAB action.The National Basketball Association has seven games on its docket. Two NBA games tip off at 7:10 p.m. ET. The Philadelphia 76ers host the Cleveland Cavaliers on ESPN as a 1.5-point favorite with the total set at 238.5. The Toronto Raptors travel to Indiana to take on the Pacers as a 2.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 223.5. Two NBA games start at 8:10 p.m. ET. The Brooklyn Nets play in New Orleans against the Pelicans as a 1.5-point road favorite with a total of 229.5. The Chicago Bulls play at home against the Utah Jazz as a 2.5-point favorite with an over/under of 246.5. The Denver Nuggets are on the road against the Dallas Mavericks on ESPN at 9:40 p.m. ET as a 1.5-point road favorite with a total of 226.5.The New York Knicks visit the Sacramento Kings at 10:10 p.m. ET as an 11.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 232.5. The Los Angeles Clippers are home against the Washington Wizards at 10:40 p.m. ET as an 11.5-point favorite with a total of 224.5.The National Hockey League has four games on its slate. The New Jersey Devils host the Seattle Kraken at 7:07 p.m. ET as a -162 money-line favorite with an over/under of 5.5. Two more NHL games drop the puck at 7:37 p.m. ET. The Buffalo Sabres play at home against the Philadelphia Flyers on TNT as a -155 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Ottawa Senators play in New York against the Rangers as a -115 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Vegas Golden Knights are on the road in Los Angeles against the Kings on TNT at 10:07 p.m. ET as a -112 money-line road favorite with a total of 5.5.The NCAAB college basketball schedule tips off at 6:00 p.m. ET with 61 games involving Division I opponents. Eleven games are on major national television. VCU travels to Rhode Island on the CBS Sports Network at 6:00 p.m. ET as a 4.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 148.5. Butler plays at Xavier on FS1 at 6:30 p.m. ET as a 1.5-point road favorite with a total of 159.5. Two more NCAAB games on major national television tip off at 7:00 p.m. ET. Georgia is home against Mississippi on ESPNU as a 10.5-point favorite with an over/under of 159.5. Auburn is on the road against Missouri on ESPN2 as a 1.5-point road favorite with a total of 154.5. San Diego State visits Wyoming on the CBS Sports Network at 8:00 p.m. ET as a 1.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 149.5. UCLA plays at Penn State on FS1 at 8:30 p.m. ET as a 3.5-point road favorite with a total of 149.5. Two more NCAAB games are on major national television at 9:00 p.m. ET. Vanderbilt is on the road against Texas on ESPN2  as a 5.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 165.5. SMU hosts Virginia Tech on ESPNU as a 7.5-point favorite with a total of 158.5. Utah State plays at home against Nevada on the CBS Sports Network at 10:00 p.m. ET as a 12.5-point favorite with an over/under of 151.5. Arizona is at home against Arizona State on FS1 at 10:30 p.m. ET as a 21.5-point favorite with a total of 167.5. BYU hosts TCU on ESPN2 at 11:00 p.m. ET as a 12.5-point favorite with an over/under of 156.5. 

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NBA, NHL, and NCAAB Previews and Odds - 01/13/2026

by Big Al Staff

Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026

The Tuesday sports card features NBA, NHL, and NCAAB action.The National Basketball Association has seven games on its docket. The Miami Heat host the Phoenix Suns at 7:40 p.m. ET as a 1.5-point favorite with the total set at 230.5 (all odds from DraftKings). Four more NBA games tip off at 8:10 p.m. ET. The Milwaukee Bucks play at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves as a 2.5-point favorite with an over/under of 228.5. The Houston Rockets are home against the Chicago Bulls as a 12.5-point favorite with a total of 224.5. The Oklahoma City Thunder host the San Antonio Spurs on NBC as a 7.5-point favorite with an over/under of 228.5. The Denver Nuggets travel to New Orleans to play the Pelicans as a 2.5-point road favorite with a total of 235.5. The Atlanta Hawks play in Los Angeles against the Lakers at 10:40 p.m. ET as a 1.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 233.5. The Golden State Warriors play at home against the Portland Trail Blazers on NBC at 11:10 p.m. ET as a 9.5-point favorite with a total of 224.5. The National Hockey League has ten games on its slate. Four NHL games drop the puck at 7:07 p.m. ET. The Tampa Bay Lightning are on the road against the Pittsburgh Penguins as a -135 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Washington Capitals are home against the Montreal Canadiens as a -162 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Columbus Blue Jackets host the Calgary Flames as a -142 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Ottawa Senators play at home against the Vancouver Canucks as a -230 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. Two NHL games start at 7:37 p.m. ET. The Carolina Hurricanes visit the St. Louis Blues as a -166 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Boston Bruins are home against the Detroit Red Wings on TNT as a -130 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. Two more NHL games begin at 8:07 p.m. ET. The Winnipeg Jets host the New York Islanders as a -135 money-line favorite with an over/under of 5.5. The Edmonton Oilers play in Nashville against the Predators as a -120 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. Two games conclude the NHL card at 10:07 p.m. ET. The Utah Mammoth play at home against the Toronto Maple Leafs as a -155 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Dallas Stars are on the road in Anaheim against the Ducks on TNT as a -115 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The NCAAB college basketball schedule tips off at 6:30 p.m. ET with 35 games involving Division I opponents. Seven games are on major national television. Villanova travels to Providence on FS1 at 6:30 p.m. ET as a 1.5-point favorite with an over/under of 158.5. Louisville is at home against Virginia on ESPN2 at 7:00 p.m. ET as a 3.5-point favorite with a total of 154.5. Houston hosts West Virginia on FS1 at 8:30 p.m. ET as a 13.5-point favorite with an over/under of 128.5. Two NCAAB games are on major national television at 9:00 p.m. ET. Florida plays at Oklahoma on ESPN2 as a 5.5-point road favorite with a total of 156.5. Iowa State is on the road against Kansas on ESPN as a 3.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 148.5. USC plays at home against Maryland on FS1 at 10:30 p.m. ET as a 9.5-point favorite with a total of 149.5. Saint Mary’s visits San Francisco on ESPN2 at 11:00 p.m. ET as a 6.5-point favorite with an over/under of 141.5. 

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NFL, NBA, NHL and NCAAB Previews and Odds - 01/12/26

by Big Al Staff

Monday, Jan 12, 2026

The Monday sports card features NFL, NBA, NHL, and NCAAB  action.The National Football League continues its postseason with the final game in the wildcard playoff round. The Houston Texans travel to Pittsburgh to play the Steelers on ABC/ESPN/ESPN2 Manningcast at 8:00 p.m. ET. The Texans are on a nine-game winning streak after their 38-30 victory against Indianapolis as a 9.5-point favorite last Sunday. The Steelers had won four of their last five games after their 26-24 upset victory against Baltimore as a 4.5-point underdog on Sunday. Houston is a 3-point road favorite with a total set at 38.5 (all odds on DraftKings).The National Basketball Association has six games on its docket. The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Utah Jazz as a 12.5-point favorite with an over/under of 250.5. Two NBA games tip off at 7:40 p.m. ET. The Philadelphia 76ers play at Toronto against the Raptors as a 3.5-point road favorite with a total of 221.5. The Boston Celtics are on the road against the Indiana Pacers on Peacock as a 5.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 224.5. The Dallas Mavericks play at home against the Brooklyn Nets at 8:40 p.m. ET as a 4.5-point favorite with a total of 222.5. The Los Angeles Lakers visit the Sacramento Kings as a 9.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 227. The Los Angeles Clippers are home against the Charlotte Hornets at 10:40 p.m. ET as a 4.5-point favorite with a total of 223.5. The National Hockey League has nine games on its slate. Four NHL games drop the puck at 7:07 p.m. ET. The Tampa Bay Lightning play at Philadelphia against the Flyers as a -155 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The New York Rangers host the Seattle Kraken as a -142 money-line favorite with a total of 5.5. The Buffalo Sabres play at home against the Florida Panthers with both teams priced as a-110 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Carolina Hurricanes are on the road against the Detroit Red Wings as a -155 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The Montreal Canadiens are home against the Vancouver Canucks at 7:37 p.m. ET as a -185 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Minnesota Wild hosts the New Jersey Devils at 8:07 p.m. ET as a -185 money-line favorite with a total of 5.5. The Edmonton Oilers travel to Chicago to take on the Blackhawks at 8:37 p.m. ET as a -170 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. Two games conclude the NHL card at 10:07 p.m. ET. The Dallas Stars play in Los Angeles against the Kings as a -120 money-line favorite with a total of 5.5. The Colorado Avalanche plays at home against the Toronto Maple Leafs as a -265 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The NCAAB college basketball schedule tips off at 6:00 p.m. ET with 17 games involving Division I opponents. One game is on major national television. Navy is on the road against American on the CBS Sports Network at 7:00 p.m. ET as a 1.5-point road favorite with a total of 139.5.

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NFL System of the Week - 01/12/26

by Al McMordie

Monday, Jan 12, 2026

The NFL Playoffs are underway, and the post-season offers great opportunities to make money.  Indeed, through last night's action, I'm 12-1 my last 13 in the NFL Playoffs, dating back to last season.  Although I won't be in action tonight, our NFL System of the Week does fade one of the two teams.  Let's take a look.The match-up tonight is the Houston Texans at the Pittsburgh Steelers.  Houston is riding a nine-game win streak, and enters off a 38-30 win over Indianapolis to end the regular season.  Pittsburgh, meanwhile, won an 'elimination game' vs. rival Baltimore, 26-24.  The Texans have been installed as a 3-point road favorite for this Monday Night Football game.Our NFL System of the Week goes against DeMeco Ryans' Texans, who scored 38 points last week.  What we want to do is play against any NFL team in the Playoffs, if they are NOT playing at home, and scored 35 (or more) points in winning their previous game, provided their opponent scored LESS than 35 points in its most recent game.  Since 1980, our teams that came off a high-scoring victory have fallen flat the next week, going just 30-54 ATS, including a Winner this past Saturday on the Carolina Panthers +10 over the Los Angeles Rams (who had tallied 37 in a win over Arizona last week).Tonight's Play:  Steelers +3Good luck, as always,Al McMordie

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NFL, NBA, NHL, and NCAAB Previews and Odds - 01/11/26

by Big Al Staff

Sunday, Jan 11, 2026

The Sunday sports card features NFL, NBA, NHL, and NCAAB  action.The National Football League continues its postseason with three games in the wildcard playoff round. The Jacksonville Jaguars host the Buffalo Bills on CBS at 1:00 p.m. ET. The Jaguars are on an eight-game winning streak after their 41-7 victory against Tennessee as a 12.5-point favorite last Sunday. The Bills won for the fifth time in their last six games in their 35-8 win against the New York Jets as a 13-point favorite on Sunday. Jacksonville is a 1.5-point favorite with the total set at 51.5 (all odds from DraftKings). The Philadelphia Eagles play at home against the San Francisco 49ers on Fox at 4:30 p.m. ET. The Eagles had won three games in a row before their 24-17 upset loss at home against Washington as a 3.5-point favorite on Sunday. The 49ers had won six games in a row before their 13-3 loss at home against Seattle as a 2.5-point underdog last Saturday. Philadelphia is a 6-point favorite with an over/under of 44.5. The New England Patriots are home against the Los Angeles Chargers on NBC at 8:00 p.m. ET. The Patriots have won three games in a row after their 38-10 victory against Miami as a 14.5-point favorite last Sunday. The Chargers are on a two-game losing streak after a 19-3 loss at Denver as a 15-point underdog last Sunday. New England is a 3.5-point favorite with a total of 45.5. The National Basketball Association has 10 games on its docket. The Orlando Magic host the New Orleans Pelicans at 3:10 p.m. ET as a 6.5-point favorite with an over/under of 233.5. The Memphis Grizzlies host the Brooklyn Nets at 3:40 p.m. ET as a 7.5-point favorite with a total of 220.5. Two NBA games tip off at 6:10 p.m. ET. The New York Knicks travel to Portland to play the Trail Blazers as a 4.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 232.5. The Philadelphia 76ers play in Toronto against the Raptors as a 4.5-point road favorite with a total of 223.5. Two more NBA games start at 7:10 p.m. ET. The Minnesota Timberwolves play at home against the San Antonio Spurs as a 2.5-point favorite with an over/under of 234.5. The Oklahoma City Thunder are home against the Miami Heat as a 13.5-point favorite with a total of 232.5. Two NBA games begin at 8:10 p.m. ET. The Phoenix Suns host the Washington Wizards as a 13.5-point favorite with an over/under of 228.5. The Milwaukee Bucks are on the road against the Denver Nuggets as a 2.5-point road favorite with a total of 223.5. The Golden State Warriors play at home against the Atlanta Hawks at 8:40 p.m. ET as a 5.5-point favorite with an over/under of 233.5. The Houston Rockers visit the Sacramento Kings at 9:10 p.m. ET as a 12.5-point road favorite with a total of 222.5. The National Hockey League has five games on its slate. The Winnipeg Jets are home against the New Jersey Devils at 2:07 p.m. ET as a -122 money-line favorite with an over/under of 5.5. The Pittsburgh Penguins play in Boston against the Bruins at 5:07 p.m. ET as a -122 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. Two NHL games drop the puck at 7:07 p.m. ET. The Utah Mammoth host the Columbus Blue Jackets as a -180 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Vegas Golden Knights are on the road against the San Jose Sharks at 8:07 p.m. ET as a -170 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The NCAAB college basketball schedule tips off at noon ET with 20 games involving Division I opponents. Four of these NCAAB games are on major national television. Iowa plays at home against Illinois on Fox at noon ET as a 1.5-point favorite with an over/under of 143.5. Florida Atlantic is home against Memphis on ESPN2 at 1:00 p.m. ET as a 1.5-point favorite with a total of 151.5. Oakland hosts Wright State on ESPN2 at 3:00 p.m. ET as a 4.5-point favorite with an over/under of 159.5. Central Florida plays at home against Cincinnati on ESPN2 at 5:00 p.m. ET as a 3.5-point favorite with a total of 151.5. 

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NFL, NBA, NHL, and NCAAB Previews and Odds - 01/10/26

by Big Al Staff

Saturday, Jan 10, 2026

The Saturday sports card features NFL, NBA, NHL, and NCAAB  action.The National Football League kicks off its postseason with two games in the wildcard playoff round. The Los Angeles Rams travel to Carolina to play the Panthers on Fox at 4:30 p.m. ET. The Rams ended a two-game losing streak with a 37-20 victory at home against Arizona as a 14-point favorite on Sunday. The Panthers lost for the third time in their last four games after a 16-14 loss at Tampa Bay as a 3-point underdog last Saturday. Los Angeles is a 10.5-point road favorite with the total set at 45.5 (all odds from DraftKings). The Green Bay Packers play in Chicago against the Bears on Amazon Prime Video at 8:00 p.m. ET. The Packers are on a four-game losing streak after a 16-3 loss at Minnesota as a 13-point underdog on Sunday. The Bears are on a two-game losing streak after their 19-16 upset loss at home against Detroit as a 3-point favorite on Sunday. Green Bay is a 1.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 44.5. The National Basketball Association has six games on its docket. The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Amazon Prime Video at 1:10 p.m. ET as a 3.5-point favorite with a total of 238.5.The Miami Heat are on the road against the Indiana Pacers at 7:10 p.m. ET as a 7.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 236.5. The Detroit Pistons play at home against the Los Angeles Clippers at 7:40 p.m. ET as a 6.5-point favorite with a total of 220.5. Two NBA games tip off at 8:10 p.m. ET. The Chicago Bulls are home against the Dallas Mavericks as a 3.5-point favorite with an over/under of 231.5. The Boston Celtics host the San Antonio Spurs as a 1.5-point favorite with a total of 228.5. The Charlotte Hornets visit the Utah Jazz at 9:40 p.m. ET as a 4.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 238.5. The National Hockey League has 14 games on its slate. The Boston Bruins play at home against the New York Rangers on ABC at 1:07 p.m. ET as a -130 money-line favorite with a total of 5.5. The Pittsburgh Penguins are home against the Calgary Flames at 3:37 p.m. ET as a -155 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. Two more NHL games drop the puck at 4:07 p.m. ET. The Dallas Stars play in San Jose against the Sharks as a -185 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The Colorado Avalanche host the Columbus Blue Jackets as a -298 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. Seven NHL games start at 7:07 p.m. ET. The Tampa Bay Lightning are on the road against the Philadelphia Flyers as a -155 money-line road favorite with a total of 5.5. The Montreal Canadiens play at home against the Detroit Red Wings as a -142 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Carolina Hurricanes are home against the Seattle Kraken as a -290 money-line favorite with a total of 5.5. The Ottawa Senators host the Florida Panthers as a -115 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Toronto Maple Leafs play at home against the Vancouver Canucks as a -170 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Buffalo Sabres are home against the Anaheim Ducks as a -155 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Minnesota Wild host the New York Islanders as a -175 money-line favorite with a total of 5.5. The Nashville Predators play at home against the Chicago Blackhawks at 8:07 p.m. ET as a -205 money-line favorite with an over/under of 5.5. Two games conclude the NHL card at 10:07 p.m. ET. The Vegas Golden Knights are home against the St. Louis Blues as a -250 money-line favorite with a total of 5.5. The Edmonton Oilers host the Los Angeles Kings as a -175 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The NCAAB college basketball schedule tips off at noon ET with 149 games involving Division I opponents. Eight of these NCAAB games are on major national television. Two NCAAB games tip off at noon ET. Florida plays at home against Tennessee on ESPN as a 5.5-point favorite with a total of 150.5. Kansas travels to West Virginia on Fox as a 3.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 136.5. Michigan is at home against Wisconsin on CBS at 1:00 p.m. ET as a 19.5-point favorite with a total of 165.5. Arizona plays at TCU on ESPN at 4:00 p.m. ET as a 7.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 152.5. Auburn hosts Arkansas on ESPN at 6:00 p.m. ET as a 1.5-point favorite with a total of 172.5. Two more NCAAB games begin at 8:00 p.m. ET. Alabama plays at home against Texas on ESPN as a 12.5-point favorite with an over/under of 176.5. UCLA is home against Maryland on Fox as an 11.5-point favorite with a total of 146.5. BYU is on the road against Utah on ESPN at 10:00 p.m. ET as a 13.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 165.5.  

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NCAAF, NBA, NHL and NCAAB Previews and Odds - 01/09/26

by Big Al Staff

Friday, Jan 09, 2026

The Friday sports card features NCAAF, NBA, NHL, and NCAAB action. The college football bowl season continues with the final game in the college football playoff semifinals on ESPN/ESPN2/ESPNU/ESPN News at 7:30 p.m. ET. Indiana plays Oregon in the Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. The Hoosiers reached the semifinals with a 38-3 victory against Alabama as a 7.5-point favorite on January 1st. The Ducks made it to the semifinals with a 23-0 upset win against Texas Tech as a 1-point underdog on January 1st. Indiana is a 3.5-point favorite with the total set at 48.5 (all odds from DraftKings). The National Basketball Association has 10 games on its docket. Three NBA games tip off at 7:10 p.m. ET. The Boston Celtics host the Toronto Raptors as an 8.5-point favorite with an over/under of 224.5. The Philadelphia 76ers travel to Orlando to take on the Magic as a 2.5-point road favorite with a total of 240.5. The New Orleans Pelicans play in Washington against the Wizards as a 2.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 240.5. The Los Angeles Clippers are on the road to face the Brooklyn Nets at 7:40 p.m. ET as a 2.5-point road favorite with a total of 214.5. The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Memphis Grizzlies at 8:10 p.m. ET as a 4.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 229.5. Two more NBA games start at 9:10 p.m. ET. The New York Knicks play in Phoenix against the Suns as a 1.5-point road favorite with a total of 230.5. The Denver Nuggets play at home against the Atlanta Hawks as a 1.5-point favorite with an over/under of 235.5. Two NBA games begin at 10:10 p.m. ET. The Golden State Warriors are home against the Sacramento Kings as a 13.5-point favorite with a total of 230.5. The Houston Rockets are on the road to play the Portland Trailblazers as a 6.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 220.5. The Los Angeles Lakers host the Milwaukee Bucks at 10:40 p.m. ET as a 3.5-point favorite with a total of 233.5. The National Hockey League has three games on its slate. Two NHL games drop the puck at 8:07 p.m. ET. The Los Angeles Kings travel to Winnipeg to challenge the Jets as a -125 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 5.5. The Washington Capitals play in Chicago against the Blackhawks as a -148 money-line road favorite with a total of 5.5. The Utah Mammoth play at home against the St. Louis Blues at 9:07 p.m. ET as a -170 money-line favorite with an over/under of 5.5. The NCAAB college basketball schedule tips off at 11:00 a.m. ET with 15 games involving Division I opponents. Three of these NCAAB games are on the CBS Sports Network. Miami (OH) is on the road against Toledo at  6:00 p.m. ET as a 1.5-point road favorite with a total of 163.5. Akron visits Bowling Green at 8:00 p.m. ET as a 2.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 164.5. Colorado State is home against UNLV at 10:00 p.m. ET as a 7.5-point favorite with a total of 151.5. 

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NCAAF, NBA, NHL, NCAAB and EPL Previews and Odds - 01/08/2026

by Big Al Staff

Thursday, Jan 08, 2026

The Thursday sports card features NCAAF, NBA, NHL, NCAAB, and EPL action. The college football bowl season continues with the first game in the college football playoff semifinals on ESPN/ESPN2/ESPNU/ESPN News at 7:30 p.m. ET. Miami (FL) plays Mississippi in the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Hurricanes advanced to the semifinals with their 24-14 upset victory against Ohio State as an 8-point underdog last Wednesday. Mississippi reached the semifinals with a 39-34 upset victory against Georgia as a 6-point underdog on Thursday. Miami (FL) is a 3.5-point favorite with the total set at 52.5 (all odds from DraftKings). The National Basketball Association has four games on its docket. The Charlotte Hornets host the Indiana Pacers at 7:10 p.m. ET as a 3.5-point favorite with an over/under of 233.5. Two more NBA games tip off at 8:10 p.m. ET. The Minnesota Timberwolves play at home against the Cleveland Cavaliers as a 2.5-point favorite with a total of 240.5. The Miami Heat travel to Chicago to play the Bulls as a 6.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 241.5. The Dallas Mavericks play in Utah against the Jazz at 9:10 p.m. ET as a 7.5-point road favorite with a total of 236.5. The National Hockey League has 12 games on its slate. Seven NHL games drop the puck at 7:07 p.m. ET. The Philadelphia Flyers are home against the Toronto Maple Leafs as a -130 money-line favorite with an over/under of 5.5. The Pittsburgh Penguins host the New Jersey Devils as a -112 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Boston Bruins play at home against the Calgary Flames as a -155 money-line favorite with an over/under of 5.5. The Carolina Hurricanes are home against the Anaheim Ducks as a -218 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Buffalo Sabres are on the road in New York against the Rangers as a -115 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 5.5. The Detroit Red Wings host the Vancouver Canucks as a -170 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The Florida Panthers visit Montreal to face the Canadiens as a -130 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. Two NHL games start at 8:07 p.m. ET. The Edmonton Oilers play in Winnipeg against the Jets as a -115 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The Nashville Predators play at home against the New York Islanders as a -120 money-line favorite with an over/under of 5.5. The Colorado Avalanche are home against the Ottawa Senators at 9:07 p.m. ET as a -250 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. Two games conclude the NHL card at 10:07 p.m. ET. The Vegas Golden Knights host the Columbus Blue Jackets as a -180 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Minnesota Wild are on the road against the Seattle Kraken as a -155 money-line road favorite with a total of 5.5.  The NCAAB college basketball schedule tips off at 12:30 p.m. ET with 57 games involving Division I opponents. Four of these NCAAB games are on major national television. Liberty travels to Louisiana Tech on the CBS Sports Network at 7:00 p.m. ET as a 5.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 134.5. Middle Tennessee plays at  UTEP on the CBS Sports Network at 9:00 p.m. ET as a 4.5-point road favorite with a total of 134.5. Loyola-Marymount plays at home against San Francisco on the CBS Sports Network at 11:00 p.m. ET as a 1.5-point favorite with an over/under of 140.5. Gonzaga is at home against Santa Clara on ESPN2 at 11:30 p.m. ET as a 15.5-point favorite with a total of 164.5. Matchweek 21 in the English Premier League concludes with one match. Arsenal hosts Liverpool at 3:00 p.m. ET as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 2.5.  

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