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Big Al's Daily Angle: NCAAF, NBA, NHL and NCAAB Previews and Odds - 11/15/2023

by Big Al Staff

Wednesday, Nov 15, 2023

The Wednesday sports card features NCAAF, NBA, NHL, and NCAAB action.The 12th week in college football continues with two games on national television between FBS opponents at 7 PM ET. Ohio hosts Central Michigan on ESPNU. The Bobcats won for the second time in their last three games with a 20-10 victory at Buffalo as a 9-point favorite last Tuesday. The Chippewas lost for the second time in their last three games in a 38-28 loss at Western Michigan as a 3-point underdog on Tuesday. Ohio is an 11-point favorite, with the total set at 47 (all odds from DraftKings). Miami (OH) plays at home against Buffalo on ESPN2. The RedHawks won for the eighth time in their last nine games with their 19-0 victory at home against Akron as a 17-point favorite on Wednesday. The Bulls lost for the third time in their last four games in a 20-10 loss to Ohio as a 9-point underdog on Tuesday. Miami (OH) is an 8.5-point favorite with an over/under of 39.5. The National Basketball Association has eight games on its docket. The Dallas Mavericks travel to Washington to play the Wizards at 7:10 PM ET as a 5.5-point road favorite with a total of 243. Three more NBA games tip off at 7:40 PM ET. The Atlanta Hawks are at home against the New York Knicks as a 1-point favorite with an over/under of 230. The Boston Celtics play in Philadelphia against the 76ers on ESPN as a 3-point road favorite with a total of 223.5. The Milwaukee Bucks are in Toronto to play the Raptors as a 4.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 226.5. The Chicago Bulls host the Orlando Magic at 8:10 PM ET as a 2-point favorite with a total of 216. The Phoenix Suns play at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves at 9:10 PM ET as a 5.5-point favorite with an over/under 227. Two more games conclude the NBA card at 10:10 PM ET. The Sacramento Kings visit Los Angeles to play the Lakers on ESPN as a 1-point road favorite with a total of 233. The Cleveland Cavaliers play in Portland against the Trail Blazers as a 9.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 221.5. The National Hockey League has four games on its slate. The Carolina Hurricanes are at home against the Philadelphia Flyers on TNT at 7:37 PM ET as a -258 money-line favorite with a total of 6. The Edmonton Oilers host the Seattle Kraken at 8:37 PM ET as a -185 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Colorado Avalanche play at home against the Anaheim Ducks at 9:07 PM ET as a -298 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Vancouver Canucks are at home against the New York Islanders on TNT at 10:07 PM ET as a -155 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6. The college basketball schedule has two games on FS1. Seton Hall hosts Albany at 6:30 PM ET as a 20.5-point favorite with a total of 143.5. Rutgers plays at home against Georgetown at 8:30 PM ET as an 8.5-point favorite with an over/under of 136.5. 

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NCAAF, NBA, NHL and NCAAB Previews and Odds - 11/14/2023

by Big Al Staff

Tuesday, Nov 14, 2023

The Tuesday sports card features NCAAF, NBA, NHL, and NCAAB action.The 12th week in college football begins with three games on national television between FBS opponents. Two games kick off at 7 PM ET. Toledo travels to Bowling Green on ESPN2. The Rockets extended their winning streak to nine games with a 49-23 victory against Eastern Michigan as a 20-point favorite last Wednesday. The Falcons are on a four-game winning streak after their 49-19 victory at Kent State as a 10.5-point favorite on Wednesday. Toledo is a 10-point road favorite, with the total set at 51 (all odds from DraftKings). Northern Illinois hosts Western Michigan on ESPNU. The Broncos are on a two-game winning streak after their 38-28 win against Central Michigan as a 3-point favorite last Tuesday. The Huskies are on a two-game losing streak after their 20-17 upset loss against Ball State as a 9-point favorite on Tuesday. Northern Illinois is a 5-point favorite with an over/under of 55.Eastern Michigan plays at home against Akron on the CBS Sports Network at 7:30 PM ET. The Eagles are on a three-game losing streak after their loss to Toledo last week. The Zips come off a 19-0 loss at Miami (OH) last Wednesday as a 17-point underdog. Eastern Michigan is a 4-point favorite with a total of 39.The National Basketball Association continues its In-Season Tournament with ten games on the Tournament Night docket. Three NBA games tip off at 7:10 PM ET. The Miami Heat play in Charlotte against the Hornets as a 3.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 224.5. The Atlanta Hawks are in Detroit to play the Pistons as a 4.5-point road favorite with a total of 233. The Philadelphia 76ers are at home against the Indiana Pacers as a 5.5-point favorite with an over/under of 240. Two NBA games start at 7:40 PM ET. The Brooklyn Nets host the Orlando Magic as a 2-point favorite with a total of 218.5. The Oklahoma City Thunder play at home against the San Antonio Spurs on TNT as an 8.5-point favorite with an over/under of 237.5. The Dallas Mavericks visit New Orleans to play the Pelicans at 8:10 PM ET as a 3.5-point road favorite with a total of 239.5. The Utah Jazz are at home against the Portland Trail Blazers at 9:10 PM ET as a 6.5-point favorite with an over/under of 229. Two NBA games start at 10:10 PM ET. The Denver Nuggets host the Los Angeles Clippers on TNT as a 6-point favorite with a total of 223. The Golden State Warriors play at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves as a 2.5-point favorite with an over/under of 221.5. The Los Angeles Lakers are at home against the Memphis Grizzlies at 10:40 PM ET as a 5-point favorite with a total of 227.5. The National Hockey League has nine games on its slate. Four NHL games drop the puck at 7:07 PM ET. The Boston Bruins visit Buffalo to play the Sabres as a -155 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Pittsburgh Penguins play in Columbus against the Blue Jackets as a -180 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The Calgary Flames are in Montreal against the Canadiens as a -155 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Vegas Golden Knights travel to Washington to play the Capitals as a -162 money-line road favorite with a total of 6. Four NHL games start at 8:07 PM ET. The Dallas Stars host the Arizona Coyotes as a -218 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6. The Nashville Predators play at home against the Anaheim Ducks as a -166 money-line favorite with a total of 6. The Tampa Bay Lightning are in St. Louis to play the Blues as a -135 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Winnipeg Jets are at home against the New Jersey Devils as a -125 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Florida Panthers play in San Jose against the Sharks at 10:37 PM ET as a -265 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5.The college basketball schedule has seven games on national television. Wisconsin visits Tennessee on FS1 at 6 PM ET as a 1.5-point road favorite with a total of 144.5. Two more NCAAB games tip-off at 7 PM ET. Connecticut hosts Mississippi Valley State on FS2 as a 42.5-point favorite with an over/under of 145.5. Duke plays Michigan State on ESPN on a neutral court at the United Center in Chicago as a 4-point favorite with a total of 142. Illinois plays at home against Marquette on FS1 at 8 PM ET as a 1-point favorite with an over/under of 147.5.DePaul is at home against South Dakota on FS2 at 9 PM ET as a 9-point favorite with a total of 152.5. Kansas battles Kentucky on ESPN on a neutral court at the United Center in Chicago as a 6-point favorite with an over/under of 147.5. Creighton hosts Iowa on FS1 at 10 PM ET as a 12-point favorite with a total of 161.

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NFL, NBA, NHL and NCAAB Previews and Odds - 11/13/2023

by Big Al Staff

Monday, Nov 13, 2023

The Monday sports card features NFL, NBA, NHL, and NCAAB action.Week 10 in the NFL concludes with one game. The Buffalo Bills host the Denver Broncos on ABC, ESPN, and the ESPN2 Manningcast at 8:15 PM ET. The Bills have lost two of their last three games after a 24-18 loss at Cincinnati as a 1.5-point underdog on Sunday. The Broncos are on a two-game winning streak after a 24-9 victory against Kansas City as a 7-point underdog on October 29th. Buffalo is a 7-point favorite with a total set at 47.5.The National Basketball Association has four games on its docket. Two games tip off at 7:40 PM ET. The Boston Celtics play at home against the New York Knicks as an 8.5-point favorite with an over/under of 220.5. The Toronto Raptors are at home against the Washington Wizards as a 9.5-point favorite with a total of 228. The Milwaukee Bucks host the Chicago Bulls at 8:10 PM ET as an 8-point favorite with an over/under of 229. The Cleveland Cavaliers travel to Sacramento at 10:10 PM ET as a 3-point road favorite with a total of 224. The National Hockey League has two games on its slate. The Edmonton Oilers host the New York Islanders at 8:37 PM ET as a -175 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6. The Colorado Avalanche play in Seattle against the Kraken at 10:07 PM ET as a -148 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5.The college basketball schedule has four games on national television. St. John’s is at home against Michigan on FS1 at 6:30 PM ET. The Red Storm come off a 90-74 victory against Stony Brook as a 19.5-point favorite on Tuesday. The Wolverines have won their first two games of the season after a 92-62 win against Youngstown State as a 16.5-point favorite on Friday. St. John’s is a 2.5-point favorite with an over/under of 154.Butler hosts East Tennessee on the CBS Sports Network at 7 PM ET. The Bulldogs have won two straight games after a 94-56 win against SE Missouri State as a 24-point favorite on Friday. The Buccaneers have won their first two games after a 79-56 victory at Elon on Thursday. Butler is a 3-point favorite with a total of 224. Purdue plays at home against Xavier on FS1 at 8:30 PM ET. The  Boilermakers won their first two games of the season with an 87-57 triumph against Morehead State as a 29.5 favorite on Friday. The Musketeers won their first two games after a 79-6 win against Jacksonville as a 15.5-point favorite on Saturday, Purdue is a 2.5-point favorite with an over/under of 151. UTEP is at home against California-Santa Barbara on the CBS Sports Network at 9 PM ET. The Miners have won two games in a row after their 123-72 victory against the University of Arts and Sciences at Texas-El Paso on Thursday. The Gauchos come off an 82-76 loss to Portland State as a 10-point favorite on Thursday. UTEP is a 2.5-point favorite with a total of 142.5. 

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAAB and EPL Previews and Odds - 11/12/2023

by Big Al Staff

Sunday, Nov 12, 2023

The Sunday sports card features NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAAB, and EPL action.Week 10 in the NFL continues with 12 games. The Indianapolis Colts battle the New England Patriots at Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt, Germany on the NFL Network at 9:30 AM ET. The Colts are a 2-point favorite, with the total set at 43.5 (all odds from DraftKings unless indicated otherwise). Six NFL games kick off at 1 PM ET. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Tennessee Titans as a 2.5-point favorite with an over/under of 39. The New Orleans Saints travel to Minnesota to play the Vikings as a 2.5-point road favorite with a total of 41. The San Francisco 49ers play in Jacksonville against the Jaguars as a 3-point road favorite with an over/under of 44.5. The Pittsburgh Steelers are at home against the Green Bay Packers as a 3-point favorite with a total of 38.5. The Baltimore Ravens play at home against the Cleveland Browns as a 6.5-point favorite with an over/under of 38. The Cincinnati Bengals host the Houston Texans as a 6-point favorite with a total of 47. Two NFL games start at 4:05 PM ET. The Detroit Lions travel to Los Angeles to play the Chargers as a 3-point road favorite with an over/under of 48.5. The Atlanta Falcons play in Arizona against the Cardinals as a 2.5-point road favorite with a total of 43.5. Two more NFL games begin at 4:25 PM ET. The Dallas Cowboys are at home against the New York Giants as a 17.5-point favorite with an over/under of 38.5. Sunday Night Football on NBC has the New York Jets travel to Las Vegas to play the Raiders at 8:20 PM ET. The Jets are a 1-point road favorite with a total of 36. The National Basketball Association has nine games on its docket. The New York Knicks host the Charlotte Hornets at 12:10 PM ET as a 9.5-point favorite with an over/under of 225.5. The Brooklyn Nets play at home against the Washington Wizards at 3:10 PM ET as a 7-point favorite with a total of 234.5. The Los Angeles Clippers are at home against the Memphis Grizzlies at 3:40 PM ET as a 9-point favorite with an over/under of 226.5. The Philadelphia 76ers host the Indiana Pacers at 6:10 PM ET as a 6.5-point favorite with a total of 237.5. Four more NBA games tip off at 7:10 PM ET. The Chicago Bulls play at home against the Detroit Pistons as a 7.5-point favorite. The Denver Nuggets are in Houston against the Rockets as a 4-point road favorite with an over/under of 217.5. The Dallas Mavericks visit the New Orleans Pelicans as a 2-point road favorite with a total of 233. The Miami Heat play in San Antonio against the Spurs. The Phoenix Suns are at home against the Oklahoma City Thunder at 8:10 PM ET as a 2.5-point favorite. The Golden State Warriors host the Minnesota Timberwolves at 8:40 PM ET as a 1-point favorite. The Los Angeles Lakers play at home against the Portland Trail Blazers at 10:10 PM ET as a 9.5-point favorite. The National Hockey League has five games on its slate. The Florida Panthers are at home against the Chicago Blackhawks at 1:07 PM ET as a -270 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Dallas Stars are in Minnesota against the Wild at 6:07 PM ET as a -112 money-line road favorite with a total of 6. Two more NHL games start at 7:07 PM ET. The New York Rangers host the Columbus Blue Jackets as a -285 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Anaheim Ducks are at home against the San Jose Sharks at 8:07 PM ET as a -198 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5.The college basketball schedule has two games on ESPN2 on a neutral court at the Harrah’s Cherokee Center in Asheville, North Carolina. Maryland faces UAB at 12:30 PM ET as a 5-point favorite with an over/under of 139.5. Clemson goes against Davidson at 3 PM ET as a 7.5-point favorite with a total of 139.5. Matchweek 12 in the English Premier League concludes with five matches. Four matches start at 9 AM ET. Aston Villa plays at home against Fulham as a -1 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 2.5. Brighton and Hove Albion is at home against Sheffield United as a -2 goal-line favorite with a total of 3.5. Liverpool is at home against Brentford as a -1.5 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 3.5. West Ham United hosts Nottingham Forest on the USA Network as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with a total of 2.5. Manchester City travels to Chelsea at 11:30 AM ET as a -0.5 goal-line road favorite with an over/under of 2.5.

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

by Big Al Staff

Saturday, Nov 11, 2023

The Saturday sports card features NCAAF, NBA, NHL, NCAAB, CFL, and EPL action.The 11th week in NCAAF college football concludes with 54 games between FBS opponents. Six nationally televised NCAAF games kick off at noon ET. Tulane hosts Tulsa on ESPN2 as a 24-point favorite, with the total set at 53 (all odds from DraftKings unless indicated otherwise). Alabama travels to Kentucky on ESPN as an 11-point road favorite with an over/under of 47. Kansas plays at home against Texas Tech on Fox regional coverage as a 4-point favorite with a total of 62.5. Maryland is at Nebraska on Peacock as a 2.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 43. Clemson is at home against Georgia Tech on ABC as a 14-point favorite with a total of 54.5. Michigan visits Penn State on Fox as a 4.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 44.5. North Carolina State plays at Wake Forest on The CW at 2 PM ET as a 2-point road favorite with a total of 43. Seven NCAAF games on national television start at 3:30 PM ET. Washington hosts Utah on Fox as an 8-point favorite with an over/under of 49.5. Minnesota is at Purdue on NBC as a 1.5-point road favorite with a total of 48. Tennessee travels to Missouri on CBS as a 3-point road favorite with an over/under of 58. Oklahoma State plays at Central Florida on ESPN as a 2.5-point road favorite with a total of 65.5. UAB is at Navy on the CBS Sports Network as a 2.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 53.5. Florida State plays at home against Miami (FL) on ABC as a 14-point favorite with a total of 51. Wisconsin is at home against Northwestern on FS1 as an 11-point favorite with an over/under of 43. California hosts Washington State on ESPN2 at 4 PM ET as a 2-point favorite with a total of 59.5. Five NCAAF games begin on national television at 7 PM ET. Georgia plays at home against Mississippi on ESPN as a 10.5-point favorite with an over/under of 58.5. Houston is at home against Cincinnati on FS1 as a 2.5-point favorite with a total of 53.5. Colorado State hosts San Diego State on the CBS Sports Network as a 3.5-point favorite with an over/under of 46.5. Oklahoma plays at home against West Virginia on Fox as an 11-point favorite with a total of 60. Georgia Southern travels to Marshall on the NFL Network as a 2-point road favorite with an over/under of 56. Four more NCAAF games on national television start at 7:30 PM ET. UTSA is at home against Rice on ESPNU as a 13.5-point favorite with a total of 56.5. Texas A&M hosts Mississippi State on ESPN2 as an 18-point favorite with an over/under of 42.5. Ohio State plays at home against Michigan State on NBC as a 31-point favorite with a total of 47. Texas plays at TCU on ABC as a 12.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 56. Boise State is at home against New Mexico on FS1 as a 27.5-point favorite with a total of 60.5. Iowa State visits BYU on ESPN as a 7.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 41. San Jose State hosts Fresno State on the CBS Sports Network at 10:30 PM ET as a 2-point favorite with a total of 54. Oregon plays at home against USC on Fox at 10:30 PM ET as a 16-point favorite with an over/under of 77. The National Basketball Association has four games on its docket. The Milwaukee Bucks play in Orlando against the Magic at 6:10 PM ET. The Boston Celtics are at home against the Toronto Raptors at 7:10 PM ET as an 8-point favorite with a total of 222. The Atlanta Hawks host the Miami Heat at 7:40 PM ET as a 4.5-point favorite with an over/under of 229. The Golden State Warriors play at home against the Cleveland Cavaliers at 8:40 PM ET as a 4-point favorite with a total of 223.5.The National Hockey League has 12 games on its slate. The Detroit Red Wings are at home against the Columbus Blue Jackets at 1:07 PM ET as a -155 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Dallas Stars are in Winnipeg to play the Jets at 3:07 PM ET as a -125 money-line road favorite with a total of 5.5. Four NHL games drop the puck at 7:07 PM ET. The Boston Bruins travel to Montreal to play the Canadiens as a -218 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6. The Ottawa Senators host the Calgary Flames as a -142 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Carolina Hurricanes play in Tampa Bay against the Lightning as a -115 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Toronto Maple Leafs are at home against the Vancouver Canucks as a -135 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. Two more NHL games start at 7:37 PM ET. The New York Islanders host the Washington Capitals as a -185 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6. The Pittsburgh Penguins play at home against the Buffalo Sabres as a -166 money-line favorite with a total of 7. The Nashville Predators are at home against the Arizona Coyotes at 8:07 PM ET as a -155 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6. The Colorado Avalanche host the St. Louis Blues at 9:07 PM ET as a -250 money-line favorite with a total of 6. The Edmonton Oilers are at Seattle to play the Kraken at 10:07 PM ET as a -118 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Los Angeles Kings play at home against the Philadelphia Flyers at 10:37 PM ET as a -238 money-line favorite with a total of 6. The college basketball schedule has six games on FS2. Connecticut is at home against Stonehill at noon ET as a 35-point favorite with an over/under of 138.5. Creighton hosts North Dakota State at 2 PM ET as a 24-point favorite with a total of 148.5. Seton Hall plays at home against Farleigh Dickinson at 4 PM ET as an 18.5-point favorite with an over/under of 146. Providence is at home against Milwaukee at 6 PM ET as a 15-point favorite with a total of 151.5. Georgetown hosts Holy Cross at 8 PM ET as a 17.5-point favorite with an over/under of 148.5. DePaul plays at home against Long Beach State at 10 PM ET as a 1-point favorite with a total of 156.The playoffs continue in the Canadian Football League with the two divisional final contests. The Toronto Argonauts are at home against the Montreal Alouettes as a 10.5-point favorite with an over/under of 50.5. The Winnipeg Jets host the British Columbia Lions as a 4.5-point favorite with a total of 49.5.Matchweek 12 in the English Premier League begins with five matches. Tottenham travels to Wolverhampton on the USA Network at 7:30 AM ET as a -0.5 goal-line road favorite with an over/under of 3 (all soccer odds from BetMGM). Three more EPL matches start at 10 AM ET. Arsenal plays at home against Burnley as a -2 goal-line favorite with a total of 3. Everton plays at Crystal Palace in a pick ‘em match with an over/under of 2. Manchester United is at home against Luton Town as a -1.5 goal-line favorite with a total of 3. Newcastle United is at Bournemouth on NBC at 12:30 PM ET as a -0.5 goal-line road favorite with an over/under of 3. 

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Week 10 NFL Player Props

by ASA, Inc.

Friday, Nov 10, 2023

Davante Adams Under 71.5 Rec Yards (-137)Adams has certainly had one of the most frustrating seasons of his career this year. Currently averaging just 63 yards, Oakland’s stud wide receiver has only topped 80 yards twice in 2023. In the last two games he has caught 5 passes for 45 yards. With Aidan O’Connell starting once again, there is zero clarity on the volume Adams will get since they have not shown any chemistry thus far. It would only be the fourth time in ten games Davante would have surpassed even 70 yards if he were to hit his yardage mark. Christian Watson Over 37.5 Rec Yards (-117)Green Bay’s offense ranks near the bottom of the league in most categories, having a serious lack of explosive plays without Aaron Rodgers. Watson, finally healthy for now, is relied upon to bring the pop to this offense. Pittsburgh is 8th worst against the pass, giving plenty of opportunity to the Packers best deep threat. Watson is too explosive not to have some big plays this season, and his yardage total for week 10 is reachable with just one chunk play from him. Tony Pollard Over 65.5 Rush Yards (-137)The Giants are terrible and Tony Pollard should get a very healthy workload this Sunday. Dallas destroyed the Giants in week 1 40-0 while Pollard had 14 carries for 70 yards. Tommy DeVito is starting for New York as they travel to Dallas which should, in theory, lead to a blowout. Pollard has not had as good of a statistical season as some anticipated, but he will look to rack up some yards in a positive game script that has Dallas favored by 17 points currently.   CJ Stroud Over 251.5 Pass Yards (-115)Stroud went nuclear last week at home against Tampa Bay throwing for 470 yards and 5 TDs. He has been a main topic on every sports talk show this week, putting lots of pressure to see how he performs against the red hot Bengals. With his confidence at an all time high and his weapons (Collins, Dell, Schultz, Brown) looking much better than previously thought, expect another shootout in Cincinnati. Joe Burrow has been playing great and Houston’s defense could get shredded, but that would not be bad for Stroud as he’d be forced to throw even more than he usually does. Currently averaging 283 ypg, Stroud seems like a good bet to hit once again.  

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NFL Top 10 Rankings: Week 10

by Wayne Root

Friday, Nov 10, 2023

It might be our top 2 choices that meet in the Super Bowl. There’s still much grind left on the gridiron.   1. Philadelphia Eagles (8-1) The Eagles now have the best record in the NFL, but it’s fair to wonder if they’re the best team. Their defense continues to struggle, as they allowed Sam Howell to look like Joe Montana two weeks ago. They were also outgained by a decent margin versus the Cowboys. They may have lost if it wasn’t for some terrible Dallas variance at the goal line. The Cowboys had 1st and goal at the six yard line. (Go figure how they lost). The Eagles were in a classic tough NFC East battle with the Cowboys but their offense struck the right balance and their pass rush and run defense up front saved their secondary. Jalen Hurts and Philadelphia keep flexing as reigning NFC champions. After a bye this week, the Eagles face the Chiefs, Bills, 49ers, Cowboys and Seahawks over the next five weeks. 2. Baltimore Ravens (7-2) The Ravens have destroyed both the Lions and Seahawks in two of the past three weeks, and now they have a dynamic speed threat coming out of their backfield in Keaton Mitchell. It’s fair to argue that the Ravens are the best team in the NFL. It’s currently between the Eagles and Ravens this week. The Ravens are doing their best to prove they're the new team beat in the AFC with dominant defense and running game, not even needing too much from Lamar Jackson to roll opponents. John Harbaugh has done a great job meshing the team's new versatile identity with the old-school successful foundation.They just defeated and dominated the Seahawks winning 37-3. How dominant were the Ravens on Sunday? They gained 515 yards … and gave up 151. They outgained and crushed the Seahawks on the ground, 298-28. Cleveland is up next. 3. Kansas City Chiefs (7-2)   They went to Germany to sneak out with a win over the Dolphins, 21-14. Following that trip, the Chiefs have a bye this week and then face the Eagles on Monday Night Football in Week 11. The Chiefs offense has been underwhelming recently, but they have the ability to hit the on switch at any given time. Their defense has been impressive, limiting Miami to just 14 points. It’s somewhat unbelievable that their defense is carrying them. The Chiefs' offense isn't a well-oiled machine between Patrick Mahomes' passing and inconsistent running, especially when Travis Kelce is contained. But luckily, Chris Jones and the defense keep taking care of business. 4. Jacksonville Jaguars (6-2)   The number 1 question is that everyone is wondering if the Jags blew their momentum by having last week’s bye. The Jaguars enjoyed a bye, the only thing that could completely keep them from building on their five-game winning streak. Jacksonville also is proving to be a complete NFC contender with Trevor Lawrence not totally in the groove yet. The Jaguars suddenly have the longest winning streak in the conference. They’re also tied with the Chiefs, Ravens, and Dolphins for the best record in the conference. Heading into Week 8, they were just one of four teams that could claim to be in the top 10 of both offense and defense EPA. We’ll see how their bye worked out as San Francisco comes to Jacksonville.  5. Detroit Lions (6-2)   The Lions are the other felines off a bye and can feel great about their chances to compete with the other NFC heavyweights in the second half and into the playoffs. But first they have work to do as the Vikings won't go away. The Lions are heading to So Cal to take on a talented but inconsistent Chargers team. The Lions had a nice bounce-back win last Monday night, albeit against the terrible Raiders. Still, the Lions were missing 40 percent of their offensive line, and Amon-Ra St. Brown may not have been 100 percent, so the victory must be seen as a positive. However, they are coming off their week off as a favorite. We shall see if the oddsmakers know something or trapping someone.  6. Cincinnati Bengals (5-3)  The Bengals defeated the Bills, 24-18 last week. The sharps bet against Joe Burrow, but Burrow proved them wrong against the Bills. It’s not out of the question that the Bengals could run the table and finish with one of the best records in the NFL. The only thing in their way is their entire division. Everyone is qualified for the playoffs at this time. The Bengals once again owned the Bills offensively and defensively with a fully healthy Joe Burrow at the helm and great scheming vs. Josh Allen. They're all the way back as a Super Bowl threat. This team has won four straight games and looked very good in the process. They better not look past quarterback CJ and the Texans to their showdown with the Ravens, however. 7. Dallas Cowboys (5-3)   Dallas lost to Philadelphia, 28-23 last week in a key division game. Many say the play calling along with mistakes cost them as the couldn’t get in having it 1st and goal from the six yard line. The Cowboys were the better team in their battle against the Eagles. They outgained Philadelphia, 406-292, and they averaged nearly one more yard per play. They were just inches shy of the goal line twice. Variance was not their friend in Week 9. The Cowboys went toe-to-toe with the Eagles and Dak Prescott was up to the challenge to duel with Hurts. But unfortunately, they had defensive breakdowns at the wrong time and that may continue to haunt them against the NFC powers. Dallas has looked unbeatable at home this season, but the Cowboys are 2-3 away from home. Fortunately, they’re at home this Sunday playing the NY Giants.   8. Miami Dolphins (6-3)   In another big game and another big loss for the Dolphins, who were down 21-0 before a late charge, they lost to Kansas City 21-14. Now the word is out that it’s hard to take Miami seriously until it wins a big game. The Dolphins' defense hung in there well to keep Mahomes and Kelce in check in Frankfurt, but the offense didn't travel to Germany beyond Raheem Mostert and the running game. Tua Tagovailoa is still searching for that big win vs. a big team. In any “big game”, maybe containing Tyreek Hill is the key to beating the Dolphins? He "only" had eight catches for 62 yards on Sunday. Or maybe it doesn’t take much to defeat the fish. They get a bye this week.  9. Seattle Seahawks (5-3)   The Seahawks ran into a buzzsaw against angrier birds in Baltimore. They're still strong in terms of the weaker NFC playoff picture, but they simply don't have the firepower with Geno Smith to hang when their defense wilts. It’s certainly not 2022 for their current quarterback. We thought that the Seahawks would lose to the Ravens, but we didn't think they wouldn't show up. They’re obviously not out of playoff contention after the 49ers blanked the past three weeks. They looked pitiful trying to contend with the Ravens. Geno Smith was a complete disaster, failing to complete half of his passes and committing multiple turnovers. Is it time to go to their backup? They play host on Sunday to the Commanders.  10. San Francisco 49ers (5-3)   San Francisco entered the bye week in NFL Week 9 coming off three losses. It’s hard to penalize the 49ers for these recent losses, given that Trent Williams and Deebo Samuel will return soon. They won’t be dropping from our Top 10 because of the short-term injury circumstances. In fact, maybe the should be moved up in anticipation of Williams and Samuel returning. Plus, the Chase Young addition helps. The 49ers needed to regroup during their bye with the three-game losing streak caused by their pass rush not helping their offense and Brock Purdy making too many mistakes. They will hope Chase Young provides a Christian McCaffrey-like spark. They’re playing the hottest team in the NFL and the oddsmakers opened them up as a small favorite in Jacksonville. Discussing “why” is proprietary of course at this time. 

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NCAAF, NBA, NHL and NCAAB Previews and Odds - 11/10/2023

by Big Al Staff

Friday, Nov 10, 2023

The Friday sports card features NCAAF, NBA, NHL, and NCAAB action.The 11th week in college football continues with two games on national television between FBS opponents. SMU hosts North Texas on ESPN2 at 9 PM ET as a 17-point favorite, with the total set at 67. UNLV plays at home against Wyoming on FS1 at 10:45 PM ET as a 5-point favorite with an over/under of 50.5. The National Basketball Association continues its In-Season Tournament with nine games on the Tournament Night docket. Two NBA games tip off at 7:10 PM ET. The Philadelphia 76ers travel to Detroit to play the Pistons as an 8-point road favorite with a total of 221. The Washington Wizards are at home against the Charlotte Hornets as a 2-point favorite with an over/under of 242. The Boston Celtics host the Brooklyn Nets on ESPN as a 10.5-point favorite with a total of 224.5. Three NBA games start at 8:10 PM ET. The Houston Rockets play at home against the New Orleans Pelicans as a 2-point favorite with an over/under of 217.5. The Memphis Grizzlies are at home against the Utah Jazz as a 4.5-point favorite with a total of 229.5. The Minnesota Wild play at San Antonio against the Spurs as a 6.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 225.5. The Dallas Mavericks host the Los Angeles Clippers at 8:40 PM ET as a 2-point favorite with a total of 233. Two more games conclude the NBA card at 10:10 PM ET. The Phoenix Suns play at home against the Los Angeles Lakers on ESPN as a 3.5-point favorite with an over/under of 222.5. The Oklahoma City are in Sacramento to play the Kings as a 2.5-point road favorite with a total of 224.5. The National Hockey League has six games on its slate. Four games drop the puck at 7:07 PM ET. The Buffalo Sabres are at home against the Minnesota Wild as a -120 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Carolina Hurricanes visit Florida to play the Panthers as a -130 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The New Jersey Devils host the Washington Capitals as a -192 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Toronto Maple Leafs play at home against the Calgary Flames as a -155 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. Two games complete the NHL card at 10:07 PM ET. The Anaheim Ducks are at home against the Philadelphia Flyers as a -120 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6. The Vegas Golden Knights host the San Jose Sharks as a -520 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The college basketball schedule has 12 games on national television. Duquesne plays at home against Charleston on the CBS Sports Network at 6 PM ET as a 1-point favorite with an over/under of 155. Two more NCAAB games begin at 6:30 PM ET. Villanova is at home against Le Boyne on FS1 as a 34.5-point favorite with a total of 147.5. Xavier hosts Jacksonville on FS2 as a 16-point favorite with an over/under of 138.5. Three NCAAB games tip off at 7 PM ET. Duke plays at home against Arizona on ESPN2 as a 4.5-point favorite with a total of 143. Ohio State is at home against Texas A&M on Peacock as a 1.5-point favorite with an over/under of 139. Davison hosts Maryland on ESPNU as a 10.5-point favorite with a total of 138. Minnesota plays at home against UTSA on Peacock as a 12-point favorite with an over/under of 146.5. Iowa is at home against Alabama State on Peacock at 8 PM ET as a 28.5-point favorite with a total of 155. Three more NCAAB games start at 8:30 PM ET. Marquette hosts Rider on FS1 as a 25.5-point favorite with an over/under of 148. Temple plays at Navy on the CBS Sports Network as a 6.5-point road favorite with a total of 130. Butler plays at home against Southeast Missouri State on FS2 as a 19.5-point favorite with an over/under of 148.5. Tennessee is at Wisconsin on Peacock at 9 PM ET as a 2.5-point road favorite with a total of 131.5. 

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NFL, NCAAF, NBA, NHL and NCAAB Previews and Odds - 11/09/2023

by Big Al Staff

Thursday, Nov 09, 2023

The Thursday sports card features NFL, NCAAF, NBA, NHL, and NCAAB action.Week 9 of the NFL regular season kicks off with the Chicago Bears hosting the Carolina Panthers on Amazon Prime at 8:15 PM ET. The Bears lost for the third time in their last four games in a 24-17 loss to New Orleans as a 10-point  underdog on Sunday. The Panthers followed their first victory of the season two weeks ago with a 27-13 loss at home to Indianapolis as a 1.5-point underdog. Chicago is a 3-point favorite, with the total set at 38.5 (all odds from DraftKings). The 11th week in college football continues with two games on national television between FBS opponents at 7:30 PM ET. Louisiana-Lafayette plays at home against Southern Mississippi on ESPNU. The Ragin’ Cajuns lost for the second time in their last three games with their 37-17 upset loss at Arkansas State as a 6.5-point favorite on Saturday. The Golden Eagles ended their seven-game winning streak with a 24-7 victory against Louisiana-Monroe as a 2.5-point favorite on Saturday. Louisiana-Lafayette is a 10-point favorite with an over/under of 51. Louisville is at home against Virginia on ESPN. The Cardinals are on a two-game winning streak to raise their record to 8-1 with a 34-3 victory against Virginia Tech as a 9-point favorite last Saturday. The Cavaliers are on a two-game losing streak after their 45-17 upset loss to Georgia Tech as a 1-point favorite on Saturday. Louisville is a 21-point favorite with a total of 50.5. The National Basketball Association has two games on its docket. The Milwaukee Bucks travel to Indiana to play the Pacers at 7:10 PM ET as a 3.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 243.5. The Atlanta Hawks play in Orlando against the Magic at 9:40 PM ET as a 3-point road favorite with a total of 232.5. The National Hockey League has 11 games on its slate. Five NHL games drop the puck at 7:07 PM ET. The Detroit Red Wings are at home against the Montreal Canadiens as a -170 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The New York Rangers host the Minnesota Wild as a -130 money-line favorite with a total of 6. The Vancouver Canucks visit the Ottawa Senators as a -115 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Tampa Bay Lightning play at home against the Chicago Blackhawks as a -250 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Boston Bruins are at home against the New York Islanders as a -162 money-line favorite with an over/under of 5.5. The Dallas Stars play in Columbus against the Blue Jackets at 7:37 PM ET as a -205 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. Two more NHL games start at 8:07 PM ET. The St. Louis Blues host the Arizona Coyotes as a -120 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Winnipeg Jets play at home against the Nashville Predators as a -135 money-line favorite with a total of 6. The Colorado Avalanche are at home against the Seattle Kraken at 9:07 PM ET as a -230 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. Two more games conclude the NHL card at 10:37 PM ET. The Los Angeles Kings host the Pittsburgh Penguins as a -125 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Edmonton Oilers are in San Jose against the Sharks as a -325 money-line road favor with an over/under of 7. 

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NFL Week 10: VW's Power Rankings

by Vegas Writer

Wednesday, Nov 08, 2023

Back in action with NFL Power Rankings, and there's been a bit of a shake-up in the Top 10.Kansas City is still on top, Philly is back at No. 2, but from there, it's muddled with new names.By the way, I roll into Week 10 on a 39-18 run with ALL SPORTS since Oct. 25, for $19,140 NET$. Check the Leaderboard over the L7 Days, the L30 Days and the L60 Days. You'll see who is on all three lists. Listen, it would benefit you to get a subscription with me - be it 7 days or 30 days - so you can simply show up, login, and get my plays daily without trying to figure out which one to purchase - especially on a busy Saturday and Sunday, with so many sports going. GRAB A SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGE TODAY!Anyway, I won't waste your time with jibber-jabber and will get right to it with this week's rankings:THE UPPER TIER1. Kansas City (7-2) - The Chiefs rebounded from their loss in Denver on Oct. 29 with an AFC heavyweight championship win over the Dolphins in Germany last week. A bye came at the right time, as the Chiefs went from averaging 396.7 yards per game to 270.5 the last two. (Last week 1)2. Philadelphia (8-1) - Meanwhile, the Eagles won the NFC heavyweight championship against the Cowboys, and have now won three in a row to get back on track after their first loss of the season. They've taken over as the team to beat on the senior circuit. (Last week 4)3. Baltimore (7-2) - The Ravens are playing the best football in the NFL right now. The Ravens outgained the Seahawks 515-151 last week. They've won six times this season without ever trailing at any point in the game. (Last week 8)4. Cincinnati (5-3) - The Bengals lost their first two games and got off to a 1-3 start on Oct. 1 after a 27-3 rout at Tennessee. They won two more before their break, and have roared out of a bye with two more wins, including a victory over San Francisco. Complementary football is getting it done. (Last week 15)5. Jacksonville (6-2) - The Jags lead the NFL with 18 takeaways, a big reason their defense has allowed 24 or fewer points in each of the team’s five straight victories. Problem is they have committed 13 turnovers in eight games, including two or more five times. (Last week 9)6. Detroit (6-2) - The Lions need to clean up their act in the second half and red zone. They've also yielded 11 third-quarter touchdowns while scoring a mere three, and inside the 20, they’ve scored touchdowns 48.1% of the time (25th in the NFL), while ranking 27th on defense (65.4%). (Last week 7)7. San Francisco (5-3) - Let's see what happens with the defense out of their bye week, especially after trading for Chase Young. It should help a Niners pass rush that ranks 27th in the NFL by generating sacks on 5.5% of pass plays, a considerable drop from fifth over the last two seasons at 7.5%. (Last week 3)8. Dallas (5-3) - Dak Prescott has the passing attack looking good. After a sub-80 passer rating in three of the team's first five games, he's delivered three consecutive triple-digit performances, throwing eight touchdowns against just one interception and a 71% completion rate. (Last week 6)9. Cleveland (5-3) - The biggest factor taken from Deshaun Watson's return to the lineup was the Browns holding onto the ball after rolling into Week 8 with an NFL-high 17 giveaways through eight games. This week will be a test against Baltimore. (Last week 11)10. Buffalo (5-4) - The Bills have lost three of five and still have the likes of Philadelphia, Kansas City, Dallas and Miami on the schedule. Time to find a sense of urgency. (Last week 5)11. Miami (6-3) - The Dolphins are now 0-3 against teams that currently have winning records. They’re 6-0 against everyone else. That needs to change if they plan on getting over the hump. (Last week 2)12. Seattle (5-3) - Mistakes were costly in Sunday's loss to Baltimore. The Seahawks had won five of six and at one point allowed an average of 10.0 points per game. They've given up 28.5 over the last two. (Last week 10)13. L.A. Chargers (4-4) - The Bolts stifled the Jets to a pair of field goals while forcing three turnovers and sacking Zach Wilson eight times. They also limited New York to just three third-down conversions in 17 attempts. (Last week 12)14. Minnesota  (5-4) - New addition quarterback Joshua Dobba tallied three touchdowns (two passing, one rushing), including the game-winning strike with 22 seconds left in the fourth quarter. (Last week 18)15. New Orleans (5-4) - Be careful Derek Carr, quarterback Taysom Hill registered a touchdown pass and touchdown reception in the Saints' 24-17 win over Chicago. (Last week 19)16. Pittsburgh (5-3) - Can't believe the Steelers are two games above .500, then again, Mike Tomlin can get the best out of mediocrity. The Steelers are clearly overachieving, but it's enough to land in the upper tier. (Last week 17)THE LOWER TIER:17. N.Y. Jets (4-4) - The Jets are paying the price for not having a better Plan B than Zach Wilson. (Last week 14)18. Green Bay (3-5) - The Packers turned in their highest yards per play (5.8) and third-highest offensive success rate (40.5) of the season in snapping a two-game skid. (Last week 16)19. Denver (3-5) - The team needs to catch up to Russell Wilson, who has 16 touchdowns against four interceptions and ranks fifth in the league in passer rating (101.7). (Last week 26)20. Houston (4-4) - Running back Dare Ogunbowale converted a 29-yard field goal last week, becoming the first non-kicker or punter to make a field goal since 2004. (Last week 20)21. Washington (4-5) - Off a win, quarterback Sam Howell has more passing yards than anyone in the league spanning the last two weeks (722). (Last week 22)22. Las Vegas (4-5) - Stunned the Raiders are now one game shy of .500. But they beat up a very bad Giants team. Let's see how they perform against the Jets. (Last week 23)23. Indianapolis (4-5) - At 25.8 points per game, the Colts rank seventh in the league, 8.8 points better than last season. Was stunned to learn Indy is the only team to score at least 20 points in all nine games. (Last week 27)24. Atlanta (4-5) - Two straight losses thanks to a struggling defense that allowed four touchdown passes to Tennessee rookie Will Levis, and then two more to Minnesota newcomer Joshua Dobbs last week. (Last week 24)25. Tennessee (3-5) - Will Levis takes over as starting quarterback for a team that is 10-15 in its last 25 games. (Last week 28)26. Tampa Bay (3-5) - Four straight losses since a 3-1 start. At least Mike Evans is a bright spot, ranking 15th in the league in receiving yards (594) and 11th in yards per catch (16.1). (Last week 13)27. L.A. Rams (3-6) - A bright spot during a three-game skid, rookie wide receiver Puka Nacua recorded three receptions for 32 yards last week and  leads all rookies with 64 receptions. (Last week 21)28. New England (2-7) - The Patriots and Giants have the same record and sit near the bottom of most power rankings. Didn't those two once play in a couple of Super Bowls? (Last week 25)29. Carolina (1-7) - Rookie quarterback Bryce Young had his lowest passer rating of the season (48.3) against the Colts on Sunday. Indy had the NFL's 26th-ranked defense in yards allowed, but Young was dormant. (Last week 32)30. N.Y. Giants (2-7) - From bad to worse, as the Giants' inept offense lost Daniel Jones last week. Tommy DeVito looked rough in relief. (Last week 29)31. Chicago (2-7) - Good news for the Bears, they currently have the No. 2 and 3 picks in the 2024 NFL Draft. (Last week 31)32. Arizona (1-8) - Operation tank is underway, as the Cardinals sent Joshua Dobbs to Minnesota. (Last week 30)

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How to Navigate the NBA’s In-Season Tournament

by Oskeim Sports

Wednesday, Nov 08, 2023

All 30 teams will participate in the first NBA In-Season Tournament. Teams will compete for the NBA Cup, and individual players will have the opportunity to win prizes such as MVP and All-Tournament Team money. The league wanted to generate more excitement and interest in the early part of the regular season. Thus, the in-season tournament was born. NBA Tournament Format  Group Play and Knockout Rounds are the two stages of the NBA In-Season Tournament. For group play, the 30 NBA teams have been divided into six groups of five teams, three from each conference. It’s very similar to how international soccer tournaments are played. During group play, each team will play every other team once. In each group, the squad with the best record advances to the Knockout Rounds. The three group winners plus a wild card team advance to the Knockout Rounds. The wild card team is the one with the best record that did not win its group. There are a series of tiebreakers to break any ties to determine either group winners or wild card teams. The tiebreakers are: ●     Group play head-to-head record●     Point differential in group play●     Total points scored in group play●     Last season’s regular season record●     Random draw In total eight teams—four from each conference—will proceed to the Knockout Rounds.  Quarterfinal Play Teams that make it to the knockout round will be seeded based on their group play performance. Group winners will be seeded No. 1, 2, and 3. The wild card team will always be the No. 4 seed.  In the quarterfinals, the No. 1 seed will play the No. 4 seed and No. 2 plays No. 3. The quarterfinals, or Knockout Rounds, is single-elimination play. Once you lose, you are knocked out of the tournament.  T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, a neutral court, will host the Semifinals and Championship. The two remaining teams from each conference will play one another in the Semifinals. The Western Conference and Eastern Conference champions will compete for the In-Season Tournament Championship. With the exception of the championship, all NBA In-Season Tournament games will be taken into account for regular season standings and statistics.  NBA Tournament Dates Futures markets for NBA Tournament wagering during the season have already opened. The tournament began last Tuesday, November 3, and ends on December 9, with the championship game.  Group plays is scheduled for November. Tournament games will be played on Tuesdays and Fridays during November with the exception of last night, which was Election Day. Group play resumes this Friday. Each team plays two home games and two away games in group play. Group play ends on November 28. The quarterfinals begin on December 4 with the semifinals on December 7. Again, the final is scheduled for December 9. Betting the In-Season Tourney There are a few key points to consider when betting on the in-season tournament. Motivation is a big one. The real prize in the NBA is winning the NBA Finals next June. Top teams may be more focused on future games than the in-season tournament. Star players on teams not likely to make the playoffs will probably be extremely motivated because they can add several hundred thousand dollars to their bank accounts depending upon their performances in the tournament.  It would be wise to review how teams have played at the beginning of the season. Many NBA teams made significant changes in the offseason. It’s worth taking some time to see how certain teams are playing at this point in the season.  The other thing to look at is head-to-head records. The group play schedule has been known for some time. It’s worth checking how teams have fared against each other in recent history. They may have even played each other this season already. Take the 76ers as an example. They are off to a 6-1 start through seven games this season. Philly had a winning record against all four teams in their group last year and, collectively, went 12-2 against them last year.

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NCAAF, NBA, NHL, NCAAB and UEFA Champions League Previews and Odds - 11/08/2023

by Big Al Staff

Wednesday, Nov 08, 2023

The Wednesday sports card features NCAAF, NBA, NHL, NCAAB, and UEFA Champions League action.The 11th week in college football continues with three games on national television between FBS opponents. Two NCAAF games kick off at 7 PM ET. Bowling Green travels to Kent State on the CBS Sports Network as a 10-point road favorite, with the total set at 41 (all odds from DraftKings unless indicated otherwise). Miami (OH) hosts Akron on ESPNU as a 17.5-point favorite with an over/under of 40.5. Toledo plays at home against Eastern Michigan on ESPN2 at 7:30 PM ET as a 19-point favorite with a total of 46.The National Basketball Association has 14 games on its docket. Three NBA games tip off at 7:10 PM ET. The Charlotte Hornets are at home against the Washington Wizards as a 2.5-point favorite with an over/under of 241. The Indiana Pacers host the Utah Jazz as a 6.5-point favorite with a total of 244. The Boston Celtics visit Philadelphia to play the 76ers as a 2.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 228. Two more NBA games start at 7:40 PM ET. The Los Angeles Clippers play in Brooklyn against the Nets as a 4.5-point road favorite with a total of 229. The New York Knicks play at home against the San Antonio Spurs on ESPN as a 9-point favorite with an over/under of 223.5. Six NBA games begin at 8:10 PM ET. The Chicago Bulls are at home against the Phoenix Suns as a 1-point favorite with a total of 221. The Los Angeles Lakers travel to Houston to play the Rockets as a 2.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 218.5. The Miami Heat play in Memphis against the Grizzlies as a 1.5-point road favorite with a total of 218.5. The Milwaukee Bucks host the Detroit Pistons as a 12-point favorite with an over/under of 227. The Minnesota Timberwolves play at home against the New Orleans Pelicans as a 7.5-point favorite with a total of 219. The Cleveland Cavaliers are in Oklahoma City to play the Thunder as a 2.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 229.5. The Dallas Mavericks are at home against the Toronto Raptors at 8:40 PM ET as a 5.5-point favorite with a total of 224.5. Two more games conclude the NBA card at 10:10 PM ET. The Denver Nuggets host the Golden State Warriors on ESPN as a 3.5-point favorite with an over/under of 227.5. The Sacramento Kings play at home against the Portland Trail Blazers as a 7.5-point favorite with a total of 221.The National Hockey League has three games on its slate. The Toronto Maple Leafs are at home against the Ottawa Senators at 7:07 PM ET as a -175 money-line favorite with an over/under of 7. The Florida Panthers visit Washington to play the Capitals on TNT as a -142 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The Vegas Golden Knights host the Los Angeles Kings on TNT at 10:07 PM ET as a -142 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6. The college basketball schedule has 28 games involving Division I teams tipping off at 6 PM ET. None of these games are on national television. Matchday 4 in the UEFA Champions League concludes with eight group-stage matches. Two matches start at 12:45 PM ET. Napoli plays at home against Union Berlin as a -1.5 goal-line favorite with a total of 2.5 (all soccer odds from BetMGM). Read Sociedad is at home against Benfica as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 2.5. Six matches conclude the UCL card at 3 PM ET. Bayern Munich hosts Galatasaray as a -2 goal-line favorite with a total of 4. Manchester United plays at FC Copenhagen as a -0.5 goal-line road favorite with a total of 2.5. Arsenal plays at home against Sevilla as a -1.5 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 3. PSV Eindhoven is at home against Lens as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with a total of 3. Real Madrid hosts Sporting Braga as a -2 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 3.5. Inter Milan is at RB Salzburg on the CBS Sports Network as a -1 goal-line road favorite with a total of 2.5. All eight Champions League matches are available on Paramount+.

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