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Big Al's Daily Angle: NCAAF, NBA, NHL and NCAAB Previews and Odds - 11/18/2022

by Big Al Staff

Friday, Nov 18, 2022

The Friday sports card features action in NCAAF, NBA, NHL, and NCAAB.Week 12 in college football continues with two games. Tulsa hosts South Florida on ESPN2 at 9 PM ET. The Golden Hurricane lost for the sixth time in their last seven games with a 26-10 loss at Memphis as a 6.5-point underdog last Thursday. The Bulls are on an eight-game losing streak after a 41-23 loss to SMU as a 17.5-point underdog on Saturday. Tulsa is a 13.5-point favorite with the total set at 58 (all odds from DraftKings). San Diego State visits New Mexico on FS1 at 9:45 PM ET. The Aztecs won for the fourth time in their last five games with a 43-27 upset victory against San Jose State as a 1.5-point underdog on Saturday. The Lobos are on a seven-game losing streak after a 35-3 loss at Air Force as a 21-point underdog on Saturday. San Diego State is a 14-point road favorite with an over/under of 36. The National Basketball Association has 11 games on its docket. The Washington Wizards play at home against the Miami Heat at 7:10 PM ET as a 1-point favorite with a total of 218. Two more NBA games tip off at 7:40 PM ET. The Cleveland Cavaliers are at home against the Charlotte Hornets as a 9-point favorite with an over/under of 221. The Philadelphia 76ers host the Milwaukee Bucks on ESPN as a 2-point favorite with a total of 218.5. Three more NBA games start at 8:10 PM ET. The Chicago Bulls play at home against the Orlando Magic as a 9-point favorite. The Indiana Pacers travel to Houston to play the Rockets as a 5-point road favorite with an over/under of 236. The Memphis Grizzlies are at home against the Oklahoma City Thunder as a 6.5-point favorite with a total of 233. Two NBA games begin at 8:40 PM ET. The Dallas Mavericks host the Denver Nuggets as an 8.5-point favorite with an over/under of 216.5. The Boston Celtics are at New Orleans against the Pelicans as a 2.5-point road favorite with a total of 227. The Phoenix Suns visit Utah to play the Jazz at 9:10 PM ET as a 1.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 227. The Golden State Warriors play at home against the New York Knicks on ESPN at 10:10 PM ET as a 6.5-point favorite with a total of 233. The Los Angeles Lakers are at home against the Detroit Pistons at 10:40 PM ET as a 7-point favorite with an over/under of 225. The National Hockey League has one game on its slate. The Los Angeles Kings travel to Vancouver to play the Canucks at 10:05 PM ET as a -115 money line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The college basketball schedule has 14 games on its national television schedule. Indiana plays at Xavier on FS1 at 6 PM ET as a 3-point road favorite with with an over/under of 144. Michigan State hosts Villanova on FS1 at 8 PM ET as a 7-point favorite with an over/under of 131.5.

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NFL, NCAAF, NBA, NHL and NCAAB Previews and Odds - 11/17/2022

by Big Al Staff

Thursday, Nov 17, 2022

The Thursday sports card features action in the NFL, NCAAF, NBA, NHL, and NCAAB.Week 11 in the National Football League kicks off with the Green Bay Packers hosting the Tennessee Titans on Amazon Prime at 8:15 PM ET. The Packers ended a five-game losing streak with a 31-28 upset win in overtime against Dallas as a 4-point underdog last Sunday. The Titans won for the sixth time in their last seven games with a 17-10 victory against Denver as a 2.5-point favorite on Sunday. Green Bay is a 3.5-point favorite, with the total set at 41 (all odds from DraftKings unless indicated otherwise). Week 11 in college football continues with one game between FBS opponents. Tulane plays at home against SMU on ESPN at 7:30 PM ET. The Green Wave had their five-game winning streak end in a 38-31 upset loss to Central Florida as a 1-point favorite on Saturday. The Mustangs won their third straight game with their 31-23 win at South Florida as a 17.5-point favorite on Saturday. Tulane is a 3.5-point favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The National Basketball Association has three games on its docket. Two NBA games tip off at 10:10 PM ET. The Portland Trail Blazers are at home against the Brooklyn Nets as a 1.5-point favorite with a total of 220.5. The Sacramento Kings host the San Antonio Spurs as a 7-point favorite with an over/under of 237.5. The Los Angeles Clippers play at home against the Detroit Pistons at 10:40 PM ET as a 9-point favorite with a total of 215.5. The National Hockey League has 13 games on its slate. The puck drops at 7:05 PM ET. The Tampa Bay Lightning are at home against the Calgary Flames as a -115 money line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Carolina Hurricanes host the Colorado Avalanche as a -125 money line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Florida Panthers play at home against the Dallas Stars as a -170 money line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Montreal Canadiens visit Columbus to play the Blue Jackets as a -115 money line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The Toronto Maple Leafs are at home against the New Jersey Devils as a -145 money line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Boston Bruins host the Philadelphia Flyers as a -345 money line favorite with a total of 6. Four NHL games start at 8:05 PM ET. The Winnipeg Jets play at home against the Anaheim Ducks as a -210 money line favorite with an over/under of 6. The Nashville Predators are at home against the New York Islanders as a -120 money line favorite with a total of 6. The Pittsburgh Penguins travel to Minnesota to play the Wild with both teams priced at -110 with an over/under of 6.5. The St. Louis Blues host the Washington Capitals as a -130 money line favorite with a total of 6.5. Two NHL games begin at 10:05 PM ET. The Vegas Golden Knights play at home against the Arizona Coyotes as a -390 money line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The New York Rangers are at Seattle against the Kraken as a -135 money line road favorite with a total of 6. The San Jose Sharks host the Detroit Red Wings at 10:35 PM ET as a -125 money line favorite with an over/under of 6. The college basketball schedule has 14 games on national television. Penn State plays Furman in the Charleston Classic at the TD Arena in Charleston, South Carolina on ESPNU as a 2.5-point favorite with a total of 139. Colorado faces Massachusetts in the Myrtle Beach Invitational at the HTC Center in Conway, South Carolina on ESPNU at 1:30 PM ET as a 5-point favorite with an over/under of 146.5. Virginia Tech battles Old Dominion in the Charleston Classic on ESPN2 at 2 PM ET as a 15.5-point favorite with a total of 131.5. Texas A&M goes against Murray State in the Myrtle Beach Invitational on ESPN2 at 4 PM ET as a 12-point favorite with an over/under of 139. Colorado State plays against South Carolina in the Charleston Classic on ESPNU at 5 PM ET in a pick ‘em contest with a total of 137. Two nationally televised NCAAB games start at 6:30 PM ET. Butler plays at home against St. Francis (PA) on FS2 at 6:30 PM ET as a 17-point favorite at Caesars with an over/under of 140.5. St. John’s is at home against Nebraska on FS1 as a 10.5-point favorite with a total of 155. Two more NCAAB games begin at 7 PM ET. Boise State battles Charlotte in the Charleston Classic on ESPN News as a 4-point favorite with an over/under of 133. Pittsburgh plays VCU in the consolation contest in the Legends Classic at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The College of Charleston hosts Davidson in the Charleston Classic on ESPN at 7:30 PM ET as a 3.5-point favorite with a total of 161.5. Two NCAAB games on national television tip-off at 8:30 PM ET. Creighton is at home against UC Riverside on FS1 as an 18.5-point favorite with an over/under of 140. Marquette faces Long Island in the Fort Myers Tip-Off at the Sun Coast Credit Union Arena at Fort Myers, Florida on FS2 as a 24-point favorite at Caesars with a total of 151. Two more NCAAB on national television start at 9:30 PM ET. Loyola-Chicago battles Tulsa in the Myrtle Beach Invitational on ESPNU as a 7.5-point favorite with an over/under of 140.5. Michigan plays Arizona State in the finals of the Legends Classic on ESPN2.

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NCAAF, NBA, NHL and NCAAB Previews and Odds - 11/16/2022

by Big Al Staff

Wednesday, Nov 16, 2022

The Wednesday sports card features action in NCAAF, NBA, NHL, and NCAAB.Week 12 in the college football regular season continues with three games in the Mid-American Conference. Kent State hosts Eastern Michigan on ESPN2 at 6 PM ET. The Golden Flashes won for the second time in their last three games after a 40-6 victory at Bowling Green as a 3-point favorite last Wednesday. The Eagles won for the second time in their last three games with a 34-28 victory at Akron as a 6-point favorite last Tuesday. Kent State is a 7-point favorite, with the total set at 60 (all odds from DraftKings).Northern Illinois plays at home against Miami (OH) on the CBS Sports Network at 7 PM ET. The Huskies ended a two-game losing streak with a 24-21 upset win at Western Michigan as a 1-point underdog on Wednesday. The RedHawks lost for the third time in their last four games after a 37-21 loss to Ohio as a 2-point underdog on Tuesday. Northern Illinois is a 1.5-point favorite with an over/under of 46. Central Michigan is at home against Western Michigan on ESPNU at 8 PM ET. The Chippewas won for the third time in their last four games with a 31-27 victory against Buffalo as a 3-point favorite on Wednesday. The Broncos lost for the fourth time in their last five games in a 24-21 upset loss at Northern Illinois as a 1-point road favorite on Wednesday. Central Michigan is a 10.5-point favorite with a total of 49.5. The National Basketball Association has ten games on its docket. Three NBA games tip off at 7:10 PM ET. The Charlotte Hornets host the Indiana Pacers as a 3-point favorite with an over/under of 232. The Minnesota Timberwolves visit Orlando to play the Magic as a 5-point road favorite with a total of 224. The Washington Wizards play at home against the Oklahoma City Thunder as a 4.5-point favorite with an over/under of 225.5. Two more NBA games start at 7:40 PM ET. The Boston Celtics are at Atlanta against the Hawks on ESPN as a 1.5-point road favorite with a total of 232.5. The Miami Heat play at Toronto against the Raptors as a 1-point road favorite with an over/under of 215. Two NBA games begin at 8:10 PM ET. The Milwaukee Bucks are at home against the Cleveland Cavaliers as a 4-point favorite with a total of 220. The New Orleans Pelicans host the Chicago Bulls as a 3.5-point favorite with an over/under of 226.5. The Dallas Mavericks play at home against the Houston Rockets at 8:40 PM ET as a 9.5-point favorite with a total of 221. Two more games conclude the NBA card at 10:10 PM ET. The Denver Nuggets are at home against the New York Knicks as a 4.5-point favorite. The Phoenix Suns host the Golden State Warriors on ESPN as a 2-point favorite with an over/under of 226. The National Hockey League has three games on its slate. The Ottawa Senators play at home against the Buffalo Sabres at 7:05 PM ET as a -165 money line favorite with a total of 6.5. The St. Louis Blues travel to Chicago to play the Blackhawks on TNT as a -165 money line road favorite with an over/under of 6. The Edmonton Oilers are at home against the Los Angeles Kings on TNT at 10:05 PM ET as a -150 money line favorite with a total of 6.5. The college basketball schedule has three games on national television. Michigan plays at Pittsburgh on ESPNU at 6 PM ET as a 9.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 140.5. Seton Hall hosts Iowa on FS1 at 7:30 PM ET as a 1-point favorite with a total of 149.5. Gonzaga is at Texas on ESPN2 at 9:30 PM ET as a 1-point road favorite with an over/under of 144. 

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NBA, NHL, NCAAF, and NCAAB Previews and Odds - 11/15/2022

by Big Al Staff

Tuesday, Nov 15, 2022

The Tuesday sports card features action in NCAAF, NBA, NHL, and NCAAB.Week 12 in the college football regular season begins with two games at 7 PM ET. Ohio visits Ball State on ESPN2. The Bobcats have won five in a row after a 37-21 victory against Miami (Ohio) as a 2-point favorite last Tuesday. The Cardinals have lost two of three after a 28-21 loss at Toledo as a 13.5-point underdog on Tuesday. Ohio is a 4-point road favorite with a total set at 55.Toledo hosts Bowling Green on ESPNU. The Rockets have won five of their last six games after their 28-21 victory against Ball State as a 13.5-point favorite last Tuesday. The Falcons had their three-game winning streak ended with a 40-6 loss to Kent State as a 3-point underdog last Saturday. Toledo is a 16-point favorite with an over/under of 50.The National Basketball Association has five games on its docket. The New Orleans Pelicans host the Memphis Grizzlies on TNT at 7:40 PM ET as a 1.5-point favorite. The Dallas Stars are at home against the Los Angeles Clippers at 8:40 PM ET as a 6.5-point favorite with an over/under of 211.5. The Utah Jazz play at home against the New York Knicks at 9:10 PM ET. Two games tip-off at 10:10 PM ET. The Portland Trail Blazers host the San Antonio Spurs as an 8.5-point favorite with a total of 224.4. The Sacramento Kings host the Los Angeles Clippers on TNT as a 1.5-point favorite with an over/under of 224.5.The National Hockey League has nine games on its slate. Four games drop the puck at 7:05 PM ET. The Toronto Maple Leafs play at Pittsburgh against the Penguins as a -115 money line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The Buffalo Sabres host the Vancouver Canucks as a -120 money line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Florida Panthers are at home against the Washington Capitals as a -195 money line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Dallas Stars as a -145 money line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The New Jersey Devils visit the Montreal Canadiens as a -120 money line road favorite with a total of 6.5.The Columbus Blue Jackets are at home against the Columbus Blue Jackets at 7:45 PM ET as a -115 money line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Minnesota Wild visit Nashville to play the Predators at 8:05 PM ET as a -120 money line road favorite with a total of 6. The Detroit Red Wings play at Anaheim against the Ducks as a -120 money line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Vegas Golden Knights are at home against the San Jose Sharks as a -260 money line favorite with a total of 6.5. The college basketball card features two games on national television in the Champions Classic. Kentucky is a 7-point favorite against Michigan State with an over/under of 141.5 at 7 PM ET on a neutral court at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indianapolis. Kansas plays Duke at 9:30 PM ET as a 1.5-point favorite with a total of 144.5.

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NFL, NBA, NHL and NCAAB Previews and Odds - 11/14/2022

by Big Al Staff

Monday, Nov 14, 2022

The Monday sports card features action in the NFL, NBA, NHL, and NCAABWeek 10 in the National Football League concludes with one game for Monday Night Football. The Philadelphia Eagles host the Washington Commanders on ESPN at 8:15 PM  ET. The Eagles continued their unbeaten season by winning their eighth straight game with a 29-17 victory at Houston as a 14-point favorite on November 3rd. Jalen Hurts completed 21 of his 27 passes for 243 yards with two touchdown passes and no interceptions. He added another 23 yards on the ground. Philadelphia has the best record in the NFL and holds a 1 1/2 game lead over the New York Giants for first place in the NFC East. The Commanders had their three-game winning streak end in a 20-17 loss to Minnesota as a 3-point underdog on Sunday. Taylor Heinicke completed 15 of 28 passes for 149 yards with two touchdown passes and an interception in a losing effort. Washington's 4-5 record leaves them 4 1/2 games behind the Eagles in the division. Philadelphia is an 11-point favorite, with the total set at 43.5 (all odds from DraftKings).The National Basketball Association has seven games on its docket. Two games tip off at 7:10 PM ET. The Toronto Raptors play at Detroit against the Pistons as a 5-point road favorite with an over/under of 220. The Orlando Magic is at home against the Charlotte Hornets as a 1-point favorite with a total of 221. Two more NBA games start at 7:40 PM ET. The Boston Celtics host the Oklahoma City Thunder as an 11-point favorite with an over/under of 228. The Phoenix Suns visit Miami to play the Miami Heat. Two NBA games begin at 8:10 PM ET. The Los Angeles Clippers play at Houston against the Rockets as a 5-point road favorite with a total of 220.5. The Atlanta Hawks travel to Milwaukee to play the Bucks. The San Antonio Spurs are at Golden State to play the Warriors at 10:10 PM ET. The National Hockey League has four games on its slate. The New York Islanders play in Ottawa against the Senators at 5:35 PM ET as a -115 money line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. Two more NHL games drop the puck at 8:35 PM ET. The Calgary Flames play at home against the Los Angeles Kings as a -165 money line favorite with a total of 6. The Carolina Hurricanes visit Chicago to play the Blackhawks as a -210 money line road favorite with an over/under of 6. The Colorado Avalanche are at home against the St. Louis Blues at 9:05 PM ET as a -195 money line favorite with a total of 6.5.The college basketball schedule has four games on national television. Delaware State plays at Villanova on FS2 at 6:30 PM ET. South Carolina State travels to Duquesne on the CBS Sports Network at 7 PM ET. Penn State hosts Butler on FS1 at 8:30 PM ET as a 9.5-point favorite with an over/under of 139.5. Holy Cross plays at Creighton on the CBS Sports Network at 9 PM ET.

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NBA, NHL, NCAAB, CFL, EPL, and NFL Previews and Odds - 11/13/2022

by Big Al Staff

Sunday, Nov 13, 2022

The Sunday sports card features action in the NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAAB, CFL, and EPL.Week 10 in the National Football League continues with 12 games. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers play the Seattle Seahawks at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany on the NFL Network at 9:30 AM ET as a 2.5-point favorite with the total set at 45 (all odds from DraftKings unless indicated otherwise). Seven more NFL games kick off at 1 PM ET. The Chicago Bears host the Detroit Lions as a 3-point favorite with an over/under of 48.5. The Kansas City Chiefs play at home against the Jacksonville Jaguars as an 8.5-point favorite with a total of 51. The New Orleans Saints visit Pittsburgh to play the Steelers as a 1-point road favorite with an over/under of 40. The Miami Dolphins are at home against the Cleveland Browns as a 3.5-point favorite with a total of 49.5. The Buffalo Bills host the Minnesota Vikings as a 6.5-point favorite with an over/under of 44. The Tennessee Titans play at home against the Denver Broncos as a 2.5-point favorite with a total of 39. The New York Giants are at home against the Houston Texans as a 4.5-point favorite with an over/under of 41. The Las Vegas Raiders host the Indianapolis Colts at 4:05 PM ET as a 4-point favorite with a total of 41. Two more NFL games start at 4:25 PM ET. The Dallas Cowboys travel to Green Bay to play the Packers as a 3.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 44.5. The Los Angeles Rams play at home against the Arizona Cardinals as a 2.5-point favorite with a total of 39.5. Sunday Night Football on NBC has the San Francisco 49ers hosting the Los Angeles Chargers at 8:20 PM ET as a 7.5-point favorite with an over/under of 45. The National Basketball Association has seven games on its docket. The New York Knicks are at home against the Oklahoma City Thunder at 12:10 PM ET as a 5.5-point favorite with a total of 225.5. Two more NBA games tip off at 6:10 PM ET.  The Cleveland Cavaliers play at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves as a 6-point favorite. The Memphis Grizzlies visit the Washington Wizards as a 1.5-point road favorite at BetMGM. The Philadelphia 76ers are at home against the Utah Jazz at 7:40 PM ET as a 3.5-point favorite with an over/under of 220.5. The Denver Nuggets play at Chicago against the Bulls at 8:10 PM ET as a 3.5-point road favorite with a total of 231.5. The Golden State Warriors are at Sacramento against the Kings at 9:10 PM ET as a 3.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 234. The Brooklyn Nets travel to Los Angeles to play the Lakers at 9:40 PM ET as a 2.5-point road favorite at BetMGM.The National Hockey League has six games on its slate. The Dallas Stars play at Philadelphia against the Flyers at 1:05 PM ET as a -170 money line road favorite with a total of 6.5. Two more NHL games drop the puck at 6:05 PM ET. The Minnesota Wild are at home against the San Jose Sharks as a -250 money line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Boston Bruins host the Vancouver Canucks as a -215 money line favorite with a total of 6.5. Two NHL games begin at 7:05 PM ET. The Tampa Bay Lightning play at home against the Washington Capitals on ESPN as a -175 money line favorite with an over/under of 6. The New York Rangers are at home against the Arizona Coyotes as a -315 money line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Seattle Kraken host the Winnipeg Jets at 8:05 PM ET as a -120 money line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The college basketball schedule has three games on national television. Two games tip off at 2 PM ET. Tennessee plays at home against Colorado on ESPN as a 15-point favorite with a total of 139.5. Harvard visits Elon on ESPNU as a 6.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 136. Louisiana-Lafayette plays at East Tennessee on ESPNU at 4:30 PM ET as a 5.5-point road favorite with a total of 147.5. The division finals in the Canadian Football League take place with two games. The Toronto Argonauts are at home against the Montreal Alouettes in the East Division final on ESPN2 at 1 PM ET as a 3.5-point favorite with an over/under of 47.5. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the British Columbia Lions in the West Division final on ESPN News at 4:30 PM ET as a 4.5-point favorite with a total of 49. Matchweek 16 in the English Premier League concludes with two matches on the USA Network. Brighton and Hove Albion play at home against Aston Villa at 9 AM ET as a -0.5 goal line favorite at BetMGM with an over/under of 2.5. Manchester United travels to Fulham at 11:30 AM ET as a -0.5 goal line road favorite with a total of 3.

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NCAAF, NBA, NHL, NCAAB and EPL Previews and Odds - 11/12/2022

by Big Al Staff

Saturday, Nov 12, 2022

The Saturday sports card features action in NCAAF, NBA, NHL, NCAAB, and EPL.Week 11 in college football concludes with 53 games between FBS opponents. Eight nationally-televised games kick off at noon ET. Illinois hosts Purdue on ESPN2 as a 6.5-point favorite with the total set at 44.5 (all odds from DraftKings unless indicated otherwise). SMU visits South Florida on ESPNU as a 17.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 72.5. Notre Dame plays Navy at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on ABC as a 17-point favorite with a total of 40. LSU is at Arkansas on ESPN as a 3.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 62. Oklahoma travels to West Virginia on FS1 as a 7.5-point road favorite with a total of 68.5. Tennessee is at home against Missouri on CBS as a 20-point favorite with an over/under of 56.5. Ohio State plays at home against Indiana on Fox as a 40.5-point favorite with a total of 61. Liberty is at Connecticut on the CBS Sports Network as a 13.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 45. Nine NCAAF games on national television start at 3:30 PM ET. Air Force hosts New Mexico on the CBS Sports Network as a 21-point favorite with a total of 37. Michigan plays at home against Nebraska on ABC as a 30.5-point favorite with an over/under of 49.5. Iowa is at home against Wisconsin on FS1 as a 1-point favorite with a total of 35.5. Penn State hosts Maryland on Fox as a 10.5-point favorite with an over/under of 57. Alabama visits Mississippi on CBS as a 10.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 65. Clemson plays at home against Louisville on ESPN as a 7-point favorite with a total of 52. Tulane is at home against Central Florida on ESPN2 as a 1.5-point favorite with an over/under of 54.5. Iowa State plays at Oklahoma State on ESPNU as a 1.5-point road favorite with a total of 49. Troy hosts Army on the NFL Network as an 8-point favorite with an over/under of 45.5. Four NCAAF games on national television begin at 7 PM ET. Oregon hosts Washington on Fox as a 12-point favorite with a total of 73. Baylor plays at home against Kansas State on FS1 as a 2.5-point favorite with a total of 52. Wyoming travels to Colorado State on the CBS Sports Network as an 8.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 42.5. Georgia plays at Mississippi State on ESPN as a 16.5-point road favorite with a total of 52. Wake Forest is at home against North Carolina on ESPN2 as a 4-point favorite with an over/under of 78.5. Two NCAAF games on national television start at 7:30 PM ET. Texas hosts TCU on ABC as a 7.5-point favorite with a total of 64.5. Coastal Carolina plays at home against Southern Mississippi on ESPNU as a 4.5-point favorite with an over/under of 48. Utah is at home against Stanford on ESPN as a 23.5-point favorite with a total of 54. Three more NCAAF games on national television begin at 10:30 PM ET. UCLA hosts Arizona on Fox as a 20-point favorite with an over/under of 77.5. San Jose State travels to San Diego State on FS1 at 10:30 PM ET as a 2.5-point road favorite with a total of 41.5. Boise State plays at Nevada on the CBS Sports Network as a 21-point road favorite with an over/under of 47. The National Basketball Association has eight games on its docket. The Los Angeles Clippers host the Brooklyn Nets at 4:10 PM ET as a 2-point favorite with a total of 212. The Utah Jazz play at Washington against the Wizards at 6:10 PM ET as a 3.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 222. Two games tip off at 7:10 PM ET. The Boston Celtics are at Detroit against the Pistons as a 3.5-point road favorite with a total of 223.5. The Indiana Pacers are at home against the Toronto Raptors as a 1-point favorite with an over/under of 228.5. Two NBA games start at 7:40 PM ET. The Detroit Pistons host the Atlanta Hawks as a 3.5-point favorite with a total of 221. The Miami Heat play at home against the Charlotte Hornets as a 10-point favorite with an over/under of 215. Two more games close out the NBA card at 8:40 PM ET. The Dallas Mavericks are at home against the Portland Trail Blazers as a 5-point favorite with a total of 214.5. The New Orleans Pelicans host the Houston Rockets as a 10.5-point favorite with an over/under of 230. The National Hockey League has 13 games on its slate. The Ottawa Senators visit Philadelphia to play the Flyers at 1:05 PM ET as a -125 money line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The Florida Panthers play at home against the Edmonton Oilers at 4:05 PM ET as a -170 money line favorite with an over/under of 7. Four more NHL games drop the puck at 7:05 PM ET. The New Jersey Devils are at home against the Arizona Coyotes as a -320 money line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Boston Bruins play at Buffalo against the Sabres as a -180 money line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Pittsburgh Penguins are at Montreal against the Canadiens as a -155 money line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The Toronto Maple Leafs host the Vancouver Canucks as a -175 money line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The New York Islanders play at home against the Columbus Blue Jackers at 7:35 PM ET as a -230 money line favorite with a total of 6.5. The New York Rangers travel to Nashville to play the Predators at 8:05 PM ET as a -130 money line road favorite with an over/under of 6. The Colorado Avalanche are at home against the Carolina Hurricanes at 9:05 PM ET as a -135 money line favorite with a total of 6.5. Three more NHL games begin at 10:05 PM ET. The Anaheim Ducks host the Chicago Blackhawks as a -140 money line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Vegas Golden Knights play at home against the St. Louis Blues as a -215 money line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Calgary Flames are at home against the Winnipeg Jets as a -150 money line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Los Angeles Kings host the Detroit Red Wings at 10:35 PM ET as a -205 money line favorite with a total of 6.The college basketball schedule has three games on FS2. Seton Hall plays at home against Saint Peter’s as a 15.5-point favorite with an over/under of 131.5. St. John’s is at home against Lafayette at 6 PM ET as a 24.5-point favorite at BetMGM with a total of 149.5. Providence hosts Northeastern at 8 PM ET as a 14-point favorite with an over/under of 130. Matchweek 16 in the English Premier League starts with eight matches. Manchester City plays at home against Brentford on USA Network at 7:30 AM ET as a -2.5 goal line favorite with a total of 3.5. Five more EPL matches begin at 10 AM ET. Everton plays at Bournemouth in a pick ‘em match with an over/under of 2.5. Liverpool is at home against Southampton on the USA Network as a -2 goal line favorite with a total of 3.5. Crystal Palace travels to Nottingham Forest in a pick ‘em match with an over/under of 2.5. Tottenham hosts Leeds United as a -1 goal line favorite with a total of 3. West Ham United plays at home against Leicester City as a -0.5 goal line favorite with an over/under of 2.5. Chelsea is at Newcastle United on NBC at 12:30 PM ET in a pick ‘em contest with a total of 2.5. Arsenal visits Wolverhampton on the USA Network at 2:45 PM ET as a -1 goal line road favorite with an over/under of 2.5.

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NCAAF, NBA, NHL, and NCAAB Previews and Odds - 11/11/2022

by Big Al Staff

Friday, Nov 11, 2022

The Friday sports card features action in NCAAF, NBA, NHL, and NCAAB.Week 11 in college football continues with three games. Cincinnati hosts East Carolina at 8 PM ET on ESPN2 as a 4.5-point favorite with the total set at 52. USC plays at home against Colorado on FS1 at 9:30 PM ET as a 34-point favorite with an over/under of 65. Fresno State visits UNLV on the CBS Sports Network at 10:30 PM ET as a 9.5-point road favorite with a total of 60.5. The National Basketball Association has eight games on its docket. Two games tip off at 7:10 PM ET. The Boston Celtics are at home against the Denver Nuggets as a 4.5-point favorite with an over/under of 231.5. The Phoenix Suns play at Orlando as a 7-point road favorite with a total of 214. The New York Knicks host the Detroit Pistons at 7:40 PM ET as an 8-point favorite with an over/under of 225.5.   Two NBA games start at 8:10 PM ET. The Toronto Raptors travel to Oklahoma City as a 5.5-point road favorite with a total of 221. The San Antonio Spurs play at home against the Milwaukee Bucks as a 1.5-point favorite with an over/under of 221.5. The Memphis Grizzlies are at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves on ESPN at 9:40 PM ET as a 4.5-point favorite with a total of 234.5. The Golden State Warriors host the Cleveland Cavaliers at 10:10 PM ET as a 2-point favorite with an over/under of 228.5. The Sacramento Kings play in Los Angeles against the Lakers at 10:40 PM ET as a 3.5-point road favorite with a total of 226.5. The National Hockey League has four games on its slate. Two games drop the puck at 7:05 PM ET. The Toronto Maple Leafs are at home against the Pittsburgh Penguins as a -150 money line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Tampa Bay Lightning play at Washington against the Capitals as a -140 money line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The Dallas Stars host the San Jose Sharks at 8:35 PM ET as a -200 money line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Minnesota Wild visits Seattle to play the Kraken at 10:05 PM ET as a -120 money line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The college basketball schedule has nine games on national television. Two games begin at 6 PM ET. Houston plays at Saint Joseph’s on the CBS Sports Network as a 21.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 133.5. Connecticut hosts Boston University on FS2 as a 19.5-point favorite with a total of 139. Gonzaga plays at home against Michigan State on ESPN as an 11.5-point favorite with an over/under of 145.5. Villanova travels to Temple on ESPNU at 7 PM ET as a 6-point road favorite with a total of 135.  Wisconsin is at home against Stanford on FS1 at 7:30 PM ET as a 4.5-point favorite with an over/under of 136. Xavier hosts Montana on FS2 at 8 PM ET as a 17-point favorite with a total of 143. Princeton plays at Navy on the CBS Sports Network at 8:30 PM ET in a pick ‘em contest with an over/under of 135.5. Michigan is at home against Eastern Michigan on ESPNU at 7:30 PM ET as a 17.5-point favorite with a total of 143. DePaul plays at home against Western Illinois on FS2 as a 16.5-point favorite with an over/under of 148.5. 

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NFL, NCAAF, NBA, NHL and NCAAB Previews and Odds - 11/10/2022

by Big Al Staff

Thursday, Nov 10, 2022

The Thursday sports card features action in the NFL, NCAAF, NBA, NHL, and NCAAB.Week 10 in the National Football League kicks off with the Atlanta Falcons visiting Carolina to play the Panthers on Amazon Prime at 8:15 PM ET. The Falcons lost for the second time in their last three games with a 20-17 loss at home to the Los Angeles Chargers as a 2.5-point underdog on Sunday. The Panthers lost for the fifth time in their last six games with their 42-21 loss at Cincinnati as a 7-point underdog last Sunday. Atlanta is a 2.5-point road favorite, with the total set at 42 (all odds from DraftKings). Week 11 in college football continues with two games that start at 7:30 PM ET. Louisiana-Lafayette plays at home against Georgia Southern on ESPN2. The Ragin’ Cajuns are on a two-game losing streak after a 23-17 loss to Troy as a 3.5-point underdog last Saturday. The Eagles’ two-game winning streak ended on Saturday after a 38-31 loss to South Alabama as a 3.5-point underdog. Louisiana-Lafayette is a 3.5-point favorite with an over/under of 61.5. The Memphis Tigers are at home against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane on ESPN. The Tigers have lost four in a row after a 35-28 loss to Central Florida as a 2.5-point underdog on Saturday. The Golden Hurricane lost for the fifth time in their last six games in a 27-13 loss to Tulane as a 6.5-point underdog last Saturday. Memphis is a 6.5-point favorite with a total of 61.5. The National Basketball Association has four games on its docket. The Dallas Mavericks visit Washington to play the Wizards at 7:10 PM ET as a 3.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 209. Two more NBA games tip off at 7:40 PM ET. The Atlanta Hawks host the Philadelphia 76ers as a 1.5-point favorite with a total of 217. The Miami Heat play at home against the Charlotte Hornets as a 10.5-point favorite with an over/under of 217. The New Orleans is at home against the Portland Trail Blazers at 8:10 PM ET as a 6.5-point favorite with a total of 225.5. The National Hockey League has ten games on its slate. Six games drop the puck at 7:05 PM ET. The Boston Bruins host the Calgary Flames as a -170 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6. The Carolina Hurricanes play at home against the Edmonton Oilers as a -155 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The New Jersey Devils are at home against the Ottawa Senators as a -180 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Columbus Blue Jackets host the Philadelphia Flyers as a -125 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Vegas Golden Knights travel to Buffalo to play the Sabres as a -165 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The New York Rangers play at Detroit against the Red Wings as a -155 money-line road favorite with a total of 6. The New York Islanders are at home against the Arizona Coyotes at 7:35 PM ET as a -280 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6. The St. Louis Blues play at home against the San Jose Sharks at 8:05 PM ET as a -165 money line favorite with a total of 6. The Colorado Avalanche host the Nashville Predators at 9:05 PM ET as a -180 money line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Los Angeles Kings play at home against the Chicago Blackhawks at 10:35 PM ET as a -265 money line favorite with a total of 6.5. The college basketball schedule has two games on national television. Marquette is at home against Central Michigan on FS2 at 8 PM ET as an 18-point favorite with an over/under of 147. Creighton hosts North Dakota on FS1 as a 28-point favorite with a total of 139.5.  

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NCAAF, NBA, NHL and NCAAB Previews and Odds - 11/09/2022

by Big Al Staff

Wednesday, Nov 09, 2022

The Wednesday sports card features action in NCAAF, NBA, NHL, and NCAAB.Three games in the Mid-American Conference kick off at 7 PM ET to continue Week 11 of the college football season. Central Michigan hosts Buffalo on ESPN2. The Chippewas won for the second time in their last three games with a 35-32 upset victory at Northern Illinois as a 4.5-point underdog last Wednesday. The Bulls’ five-game winning streak ended last Tuesday in a 45-24 upset loss at Ohio as a 2.5-point favorite. Central Michigan is a 1-point favorite, with the total set at 54. Kent State visits Bowling Green on the CBS Sports Network. The Golden Flashes lost for the third time in their last four games after a 27-20 upset loss to Ball State as a 7-point favorite last Wednesday. The Falcons won for the fourth time in their last five games with a 13-9 victory against Western Michigan as a 5-point underdog on Wednesday. Kent State is a 2.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 55. Northern Illinois plays at Western Michigan on ESPNU. The Huskies are on a two-game losing streak after a 35-32 upset loss to Central Michigan as a 4.5-point favorite last Wednesday. The Broncos lost for the third time in their last four games after a 13-9 loss at Bowling Green as a 5-point underdog on Wednesday. Northern Illinois is a 1-point road favorite with a total of 50. The National Basketball Association has 13 games on its docket. The Dallas Mavericks travel to Orlando to play the Magic at 5:30 PM ET as a 6.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 217. Two more NBA games tip off at 7:10 PM ET. The Portland Trail Blazers play at Charlotte as a 4.5-point road favorite with a total of 222. The Denver Nuggets are at Indiana to play the Pacers as a 5.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 235.5. Four NBA games start at 7:40 PM ET. The Atlanta Hawks host the Utah Jazz as a 3.5-point favorite with a total of 226. The Boston Celtics play at home against the Detroit Pistons as an 11.5-point favorite with an over/under of 226. The Brooklyn Nets are at home against the Detroit Pistons on ESPN as a 2.5-point favorite with a total of 223.5. The Toronto Raptors host the Houston Rockets as a 9-point favorite with an over/under of 224. Four games in the NBA begin at 8:10 PM ET. The New Orleans Pelicans play at Chicago against the Bulls as a 1-point road favorite with a total of 229.5. The Phoenix Suns are at Minnesota against the Timberwolves as a 2.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 226. The Milwaukee Bucks visit Oklahoma City to play the Thunder as a 6.5-point road favorite with a total of 219. The Memphis Grizzlies play at San Antonio to play the Spurs as a 6.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 234.5. Two games conclude the NBA card at 10:10 PM ET. The Los Angeles Clippers are the technical home team against the Los Angeles Lakers on ESPN as a 5-point favorite with a total of 220.5. The Cleveland Cavaliers are at Sacramento against the Kings as a 5-point road favorite with an over/under of 226.The National Hockey League has four games on its slate. The Florida Panthers play at home against the Carolina Hurricanes as a -115 money line favorite with a total of 6.5. Two games drop the puck at 7:35 PM ET. The Pittsburgh Panthers travel to Washington to play the Capitals on TNT as a -135 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Vancouver Canucks are at Montreal against the Canadiens as a -130 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The Minnesota Wild play at Anaheim against the Ducks on TNT as a -170 money line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The college basketball schedule has one game on national television. Seton Hall hosts Monmouth on FS1 at 8 PM ET as a 20-point favorite with a total of 135.5. 

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NHL, NCAAF and NCAAB Previews and Odds - 11/08/2022

by Big Al Staff

Tuesday, Nov 08, 2022

The Tuesday sports card features action in NCAAF, NHL, and NCAAB.Three games in the Mid-American Conference kick off week 11 of the college football season. Eastern Michigan visits Akron on the CBS Sports Network at 7 PM ET. The Eagles come off a 27-24 loss to the Rockets as a 4-point underdog last Saturday. The Zips lost to Miami (OH), 27-9, in their last game as a 9.5-point underdog. Eastern Michigan is a 7-point road favorite with the total set at 56.5 (all odds from DraftKings unless indicated otherwise). Ohio plays at Miami (OH) on ESPN2 at 7:30 PM ET. The Bobcats are on a four-game winning streak after their 45-24 upset victory against Buffalo as a 2.5-point underdog last Tuesday. The RedHawks ended their two-game losing streak with their 27-9 win at Akron as a 9.5-favorite on October 29th. Ohio is a 2-point road favorite with an over/under of 50.5.Toledo hosts Ball State on ESPNU at 8 PM ET. The Rockets have won four of their last five games after a 27-24 victory at Eastern Michigan as a 4-point favorite on October 29th. The Cardinals won their fourth game in their last five games with a 27-20 upset win at Kent State as a 7-point underdog last Tuesday. Toledo is an 11-point favorite with a total of 50.5.The National Hockey League has 11 games on its slate. Seven games drop the puck at 7:05 PM ET. New Jersey hosts Calgary as a -125 money line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The New York Rangers play at home against the New York Islanders as a -180 money-line favorite with a total of 6. The St. Louis Blues visit Philadelphia to play against the Flyers as a -130 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Ottawa Senators play at home against the Vancouver Canucks as a -125 money-line favorite. The Toronto Maple Leafs are at home against the Vegas Golden Knights as a -125 money-line favorite. The Detroit Red Wings host the Montreal Canadiens as a -170 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Buffalo Sabres host the Arizona Coyotes as a -210 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Tampa Bay Lightning play at home against the Edmonton Oilers on TNT at 7:35 PM ET as a -155 money-line favorite with a total of 7. The Dallas Stars travel to Winnipeg to play the Jets as a -115 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6. The Seattle Kraken are at home against the Nashville Predators at 10:05 PM ET as a -120 money line favorite with an over/under of 6. The Minnesota Wild play in Los Angeles against the Kings as a -115 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The college basketball schedule has two games on national television. Providence is at home against Rider on FS1 at 6:30 PM ET as a 13-point favorite at Caesars with an over/under of 140. Georgetown plays at home against Coppin State on FS1-TV at 8:30 PM ET as a 17.5-point favorite with a total of 149.5. 

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NFL, NBA, NHL and NCAAB Previews and Odds - 11/07/2022

by Big Al Staff

Monday, Nov 07, 2022

The Monday sports card features action in the NFL, NBA, NHL, and NCAAB.Week 9 in the National Football League concludes with one game for Monday Night Football. The Baltimore Ravens visit New Orleans to play the Saints on ESPN and ESPN2's Peyton and Eli “Manningcast” at 8:15 PM ET. The Ravens won their third game in their last four games after a 27-22 upset win at Tampa Bay as a 2-point underdog on October 27th. The Saints ended a two-game losing streak with a 24-0 upset win against Las Vegas as a 1-point underdog last Sunday. Baltimore is a 1.5-point road favorite, with the total set at 47 (all odds from DraftKings).The National Basketball Association has 15 games on its docket. The Charlotte Hornets host the Washington Wizards at 7:10 PM ET as a 3-point favorite with an over/under of 221. The Orlando Magic play at home against the Houston Rockets at 7:15 PM ET as a 4.5-point favorite with an over/under of 229.5. The Detroit Pistons are at home against the Oklahoma City Thunder at 7:40 PM ET as a -1.5-point favorite with a total of 223. The New Orleans Pelicans visit the Indiana Pacers at 7:45 PM ET as a 5.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 235.5. The Phoenix Suns play in Philadelphia against the 76ers at 8:10 PM ET as a 1-point road favorite with a total of 217. The Milwaukee Bucks are at Atlanta against the Hawks at 8:15 PM ET as a 2.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 226.5. The Miami Heat host the Portland Trail Blazers at 8:40 PM ET as a 7-point favorite with a total of 220.5. The Chicago Bulls play at home against the Toronto Raptors at 8:45 PM ET as a 4.5-point favorite with an over/under of 221. The Boston Celtics travel to Memphis to play the Grizzlies at 9:10 PM ET as a 2-point road favorite with a total of 231. The Minnesota Timberwolves are at home against the New York Knicks at 9:15 PM ET as a 5.5-point favorite. The Denver Nuggets play at San Antonio against the Spurs at 9:40 PM ET as a 7-point road favorite with an over/under of 231. The Dallas Mavericks host the Brooklyn Nets at 9:45 PM ET as a 6.5-point favorite. The Golden State Warriors play at home against the Sacramento Kings at 10:10 PM ET as a 7.5-point favorite with a total of 230. The Los Angeles Lakers are at Utah against the Jazz at 10:15 PM ET. The Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Los Angeles Clippers at 10:40 PM ET. The National Hockey League has three games on its slate. Two games drop the puck at 7:05 PM ET. The Calgary Flames play in New York against the Islanders as a -115 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6. The Boston Bruins are at home against the St. Louis Blues as a -1809 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Edmonton Oilers visit Washington to play the Capitals at 8:05 PM ET as a -130 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The college basketball season tips off with a full schedule of games beginning at noon ET. Two games are on ESPNU. Bethune Cookman plays at Iowa at 7 PM ET. Illinois hosts Eastern Illinois at 9 PM ET as a 30-point favorite with a total of 133.5.

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