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College Football Top 10 Power Rankings for Week 13

by Wayne Root

Wednesday, Nov 19, 2025

As the college football regular season winds down, there hasn’t been a shortage of intrigue. That was again the case in Week 12, and it led to a major shakeup in the latest Top 10. Week 12 of the college football season produced plenty of chaos, as seven ranked teams went down — including two in the top 10.The newest power ratings – remember, they aren’t rankings – saw plenty of movement ahead of Week 13. Some notable results came in the SEC as Alabama suffered its second loss of the year and Texas lost its third game as those two games had plenty of implications. With rivalry week approaching, the games are getting even more important across college football. But not enough to get the SEC from playing their week of cupcakes. 1. Ohio State (Record: 10-0)Week 13 Matchup: vs. Rutgers Scarlet KnightsThe Buckeyes are also the top team in the College Football Playoff rankings as they continue their dominant run through the 2025 season. Ohio State took care of business with a 48-10 win over UCLA on Saturday. The Buckeyes dominated on the ground with Carnell Tate out and Jeremiah Smith injured, running for 7.2 yards per carry while holding the Bruins to only 3.2 yards per attempt. 2. Indiana (Record: 11-0)Week 13 Matchup: ByeThe Hoosiers take a perfect 11-0 record into their final bye week as they get ready for a rivalry matchup to close out the season. Heisman Trophy contender Fernando Mendoza dazzled once again in Week 12, leading Indiana to victory over Wisconsin on Senior Day. He threw for 299 yards and four touchdowns as IU got the 31-7 win. Indiana moved to 11-0 for the first time in program history with the 31-7 win. Mendoza showed why he’s the current betting favorite to win the Heisman Trophy with a 90.7 passing grade and a 95.8% adjusted completion rate in the victory. 3. Texas A&M (Record: 10-0)Week 13 Matchup: vs. Samford BulldogsIt looked like Texas A&M was going to suffer a surprise blowout in Week 12 as the Aggies trailed South Carolina at halftime. But the Aggies completely flipped the script in the second half en route to a historic comeback victory over the Gamecocks. A&M completed the greatest comeback in school history in its 31-30 win over South Carolina. The Aggies trailed by 27 points at halftime before outscoring the Gamecocks 28-0 in the second half. It was also a tale of two halves for quarterback Marcel Reed, who had a 36.0 PFF grade in the first half and a 91.6 grade in the second. 4. Georgia Bulldogs (Record: 9-1)Week 13 Matchup: vs. Charlotte 49ersGunner Stockton threw for four touchdowns and ran in one more to lead the charge for UGA, which picked up its sixth consecutive victory. It also marked the Bulldogs’ SEC finale as they head into their last two non-conference games with a 7-1 mark in conference play. Georgia dominated No. 10 Texas by a 35-10 final score. The Bulldogs’ defense missed only two tackles in the win and now leads the nation with a 92.5 tackling grade on the season. 5. Ole Miss Rebels (Record: 10-1)Week 13 Matchup: ByeFlorida gave Ole Miss all it could handle, but the Rebels survived with a 34-24 victory. Kewan Lacy ran all over the Gators to the tune of 224 yards and three touchdowns, with 138 yards after contact and 14 forced missed tackles. After the off week, Ole Miss will play its rivalry game against Mississippi State on Black Friday. In the meantime, though, all eyes are on Lane Kiffin’s future as rumors continue to swirl.6. Texas Tech (Record: 10-1)Week 13 Matchup: ByeSince a loss to Arizona State, Texas Tech has been firing on all cylinders en route to a four-game win streak. Just like that, the Red Raiders are now at No. 5 in the College Football Playoff rankings. Tech now has 10 wins in a season for the first time in 17 years following a 48-9 drubbing of UCF. David Bailey continued to show why he’s arguably the best pass-rusher in college football with six pressures and a 91.1 pass-rush grade. 7. Oregon Ducks (Record: 9-1)Week 13 Matchup: vs. No. 14 USC TrojansOregon annihilated Minnesota on Friday night by a 42-13 final score. Despite missing two of his top three wide receivers, quarterback Dante Moore still finished with an elite 91.9 passing grade in the win. The Ducks play in the biggest game of Week 13 as they host USC in what’s a massive showdown for both teams’ playoff hopes. Oregon will welcome USC for a game which has not only Big Ten implications, but could shake up the national picture, as well.8. BYU Cougars (Record: 9-1)Week 13 Matchup: at Cincinnati BearcatsBYU bounced back nicely from its loss to Texas Tech with a 44-13 win over TCU. True freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier generated a 91.4 passing grade in the victory while also running for 51 yards and a touchdown. Now the task at hand is very simple for BYU. A road win against Cincinnati on Saturday essentially clinches a ticket to Arlington. Even with a loss to UCF at home (highly unlikely), BYU would still get in under most tie breaking scenarios. The Cougars have not been nearly as dominant on the road as they have been at home.9. Oklahoma (Record: 8-2)Week 13 Matchup: vs. No. 23 Missouri TigersOklahoma secured a massive victory for its playoff hopes with a 23-21 win over fourth-ranked Alabama. Turnovers told the story in that game, as the Crimson Tide gave the ball away three times — while the Sooners didn’t cough it up once. Oklahoma scored 17 of its 23 points off those turnovers, including an 87-yard pick-six by Eli Bowen. The Sooners didn’t win the box score, but they finished with more points than Alabama and that's how they decide wins and losses. It appears they are now two home wins against shorthanded Missouri and LSU away from making the playoffs. 10. Alabama (Record: 8-2)Week 13 Matchup: vs. Eastern Illinois PanthersA home loss to Oklahoma dealt a blow to Alabama’s spot in the College Football Playoff rankings. Even with the loss to Oklahoma, Alabama remains in the top 10. The Crimson Tide still have wins over ranked teams like No. 4 Georgia, No. 13 Vanderbilt, No. 21 Tennessee and No. 23 Missouri to fall back on. Alabama must beat Eastern Illinois and Auburn to close out its season to make the playoff.

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NCAAF, NBA, NHL and NCAAB Previews and Odds - 11/19/2025

by Big Al Staff

Wednesday, Nov 19, 2025

The Wednesday sports card features NCAAF, NBA, NHL, and NCAAB action.Week 13 in NCAAF college football continues with two games between FBS opponents at 7:00 p.m. ET. Miami (OH) travels to Buffalo on ESPN2. The RedHawks are on a two-game losing streak after a 24-3 loss against Toledo as a 5.5-point underdog last Wednesday. The Bulls lost for the second time in their last three games after a 38-19 loss at Central Michigan as a 2.5-point underdog on Wednesday. Miami (OH) is a 1.5-point road favorite with the total set at 39.5 (all odds from DraftKings). Central Michigan plays at Kent State on ESPNU. The Chippewas won for the third time in their last four games with a 38-19 victory against Buffalo as a 2.5-point favorite. The Golden Flashes won for the second time in their last three games with a 45-32 upset victory at Akron as a 7.5-point underdog last Tuesday. Central Michigan is an 8.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 49.5. The National Basketball Association has nine games on its docket. Three NBA games tip off at 7:10 p.m. ET. The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Houston Rockets on ESPN as a 1.5-point favorite with a total of 232.5. The Toronto Raptors play in Philadelphia against the 76ers as a 1.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 235.5. The Charlotte Hornets are on the road against the Indiana Pacers as a 1.5-point road favorite with a total of 235.5. The Miami Heat play at home against the Golden State at 7:40 p.m. ET as a 6.5-point favorite with an over/under of 230.5. Three NBA games start at 8:10 p.m. ET. The Denver Nuggets are in New Orleans to take on the Pelicans as a 13.5-point road favorite with a total of 232.5. The Oklahoma City Thunder are home against the Sacramento Kings as an 18.5-point favorite with an over/under of 232.5. The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Washington Wizards as a 16.5-point favorite with a total of 237.5. The New York Knicks visit Dallas to face the Mavericks on ESPN at 9:40 p.m. ET as a 4.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 227.5. The Chicago Bulls play in Portland to battle the Trail Blazers at 10:10 p.m. ET as a 1.5-point road favorite with a total of 242.5. The National Hockey League has four games on its slate. The Washington Capitals play at home against the Edmonton Oilers on TNT/HBO Max at 7:07 p.m. ET as a -115 money-line favorite with an over/under of 5.5. The Buffalo Sabres are home against the Calgary Flames at 7:37 p.m. ET as a -170 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Carolina Hurricanes are on the road against the Minnesota Wild on TNT/HBO Max at 9:37 p.m. ET as a -155 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Anaheim Ducks host the Boston Bruins at 10:07 p.m. ET as a -170 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The NCAAB college basketball schedule has 50 games involving Division I opponents that tip off at 6:00 p.m. Four games are on major national television. Two NCAAB games on major national television tip off at 7:00 p.m. ET. Villanova travels to LaSalle on the CBS Sports Network as an 11.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 142.5. Connecticut plays at home against Arizona on FS1 as a 5.5-point favorite with a total of 156.5. Marquette is home against Dayton on truTV at 7:30 p.m. ET as a 5.5-point favorite with an over/under of 152.5. Illinois takes on Alabama at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on FS1 at 9:00 p.m. ET as a 3.5-point favorite with a total of 182.5. 

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NCAAF, NBA, NHL and NCAAB Previews and Odds - 11/18/2025

by Big Al Staff

Tuesday, Nov 18, 2025

The Tuesday sports card features NCAAF, NBA, NHL, and NCAAB action.Week 13 in NCAAF college football kicks off with three games between FBS opponents at 7:00 p.m. ET. Western Michigan travels to Northern Illinois on ESPN2. The Broncos have won two games in a row after their 17-13 victory against Ohio as a 1-point favorite last Tuesday. The Huskies won for the second time in the last three games with their 45-3 win against Massachusetts as a 9-point favorite last Wednesday. Western Michigan is a 6.5-point road favorite with the total set at 38.5 (all odds from DraftKings). Ohio hosts Massachusetts on the CBS Sports Network. The Bobcats had won three games in a row before their loss to the Broncos last week. The Minutemen are winless in their 10 games this season. Ohio is a 32.5-point favorite with an over/under of 51.5. Bowling Green plays at home against Akron on ESPNU. The Falcons are on a four-game losing streak after a 27-21 loss at Eastern Michigan as a 3-point underdog on November 8th. The Zips had won two games in a row before a 45-32 upset loss at home against Kent State in overtime as a 7.5-point favorite on November 11th. Bowling Green is a 3-point favorite with a total of 46.5. The National Basketball Association has six games on its docket. The Golden State Warriors play in Orlando against the Magic at 7:10 p.m. ET as a 3.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 223.5. Two more NBA games tip off at 7:40 p.m. ET. The Detroit Pistons are on the road against the Atlanta Hawks as a 1.5-point road favorite with a total of 229.5. The Boston Celtics visit the Brooklyn Nets as a 10.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 223.5. The San Antonio Spurs are home against the Memphis Grizzlies on NBC at 8:10 p.m. ET as a 6.5-point favorite with a total of 232.5. The Los Angeles Lakers host the Utah Jazz at 10:40 p.m. ET as an 11.5-point favorite with an over/under of 238.5. The Portland Trail Blazers play at home against the Phoenix Suns on NBC at 11:10 p.m. ET as a 1.5-point favorite with a total of 236.5. The National Hockey League has eight games on its slate. Three NHL games drop the puck at 7:07 p.m. ET. The Detroit Red Wings are home against the Seattle Kraken as a -162 money-line favorite with an over/under of 5.5. The Toronto Maple Leafs host the St. Louis Blues as a -135 money-line favorite with a total of 5.5. The Tampa Bay Lightning play at home against the New Jersey Devils as a -170 money-line favorite with an over/under of 5.5. Two NHL games start at 8:07 p.m. ET. The Winnipeg Jets are home against the Columbus Blue Jackets as a -185 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Dallas Stars host the New York Islanders as a -170 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Calgary Flames play in Chicago against the Blackhawks at 8:37 p.m. ET with both teams priced as -110 money-line favorites with a total of 5.5. Two games conclude the NHL card at 10:07 p.m. ET. The Utah Mammoth are on the road against the San Jose Sharks as a -148 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Vegas Golden Knights play at home against the New York Rangers as a -142 money-line favorite with a total of 5.5. The NCAAB college basketball schedule has 68 games involving Division I opponents that tip off at 11:00 a.m. Three games are on major national television. Kentucky battles Michigan State in the Champions Classic at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York, on ESPN at 7:00 p.m. ET. The Wildcats are a 4.5-point favorite with an over/under of 153.5. Duke takes on Kansas on ESPN in the second game of the Champions Classic at 9:00 p.m. ET as a 10.5-point favorite with a total of 150.5. Washington is home against Southern on Peacock at 9:30 p.m. ET as a 21.5-point favorite with an over/under of 155.5.

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NFL, NBA, NHL and NCAAB Previews and Odds - 11/17/2025

by Big Al Staff

Monday, Nov 17, 2025

The Monday sports card features NFL, NBA, NHL, and NCAAB action. Week 12 in the NFL concludes with one game. The Dallas Cowboys travel to Las Vegas to play the Raiders on ABC, ESPN, and the Manningcast on ESPN2 at 8:15 p.m. ET. The Cowboys lost for the third time in the last four games after their 27-17 upset loss at home against Arizona as a 3-point favorite on November 3rd. They have a 3-5-1 record. The Raiders are on a three-game losing streak after a 10-7 loss at Denver as an 8.5-point underdog on November 7th. Their record has dropped to 2-7. Dallas is a 3.5-point favorite with the total set at 49.5 (all odds from DraftKings). The National Basketball Association has eight games on its docket. Three NBA games tip off at 7:10 p.m. ET. The Cleveland Cavaliers play at home against the Milwaukee Bucks on Peacock as a 6.5-point favorite with an over/under of 237.5. The Detroit Pistons are home against the Indiana Pacers as an 8.5-point favorite with a total of 228.5. The Philadelphia 76ers host the Los Angeles Clippers as a 4.5-point favorite with an over/under of 221.5. Two NBA games start at 7:40 p.m. ET. The Miami Heat play at home against the New York Knicks as a 1.5-point favorite with a total of 241.5. The Toronto Raptors are home against the Charlotte Hornets as a 7.5-point favorite with an over/under of 238.5. Two NBA games begin at 8:10 p.m. ET. The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Dallas Mavericks as a 12.5-point favorite with a total of 227.5. The Oklahoma City Thunder travel to New Orleans to face the Pelicans as a 17.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 226.5. The Denver Nuggets play at home against the Chicago Bulls at 9:10 p.m. ET as a 10.5-point favorite with a total of 242.5. The National Hockey League has six games on its slate. Four NHL games drop the puck at 7:07 p.m. ET. The Edmonton Oilers play in Buffalo against the Sabres as a -155 money-line road with an over/under of 6.5. The Florida Panthers are home against the Vancouver Canucks as a -2090 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Carolina Hurricanes are on the road against the Boston Bruins as a -180 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Washington Capitals host the Los Angeles Kings as a -135 money-line favorite with a total of 5.5. The Columbus Blue Jackets play at home against the Montreal Canadiens at 7:37 p.m. ET as a -122 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Utah Mammoth visit Anaheim to face the Ducks at 10:07 p.m. ET as a -118 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The NCAAB college basketball schedule tips off at 6:30 p.m. ET with 34 games involving Division I opponents. One game is on major national television. Oregon is home against Oregon State on FS1 at 10:00 p.m. ET as a 12.5-point favorite with an over/under of 142.5.  

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAAB and CFL Previews and Odds - 11/16/2025

by Big Al Staff

Sunday, Nov 16, 2025

The Sunday sports card features NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAAB, and CFL action. Week 11 in the NFL continues with 13 games. The Miami Dolphins take on the Washington Commanders at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain, on the NFL Network at 9:30 a.m. ET. The Dolphins are a 2.5-point favorite with the total set at 47.5 (all odds from DraftKings). Seven NFL games kick off at 1:00 p.m. ET. The Green Bay Packers travel to New York to play the Giants as a 7-point road favorite with an over/under of 42.5. The Minnesota Vikings host the Chicago Bears as a 3-point favorite with a total of 48.5. The Houston Texans play in Tennessee against the Titans as a 5.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 37.5. The Buffalo Bills play at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a 6-point favorite with a total of 46.5. The Atlanta Falcons are home against the Carolina Panthers as a 3.5-point favorite with an over/under of 41.5. The Los Angeles Chargers are on the road against the Jacksonville Jaguars as a 3-point road favorite with a total of 43.5. The Pittsburgh Steelers host the Cincinnati Bengals as a 5.5-point favorite with an over/under of 48.5. Four NFL games start in the late afternoon window. Two NFL games start at 4:05 p.m. ET. The Los Angeles Rams play at home against the Seattle Seahawks as a 3-point favorite with a total of 48.5. The San Francisco 49ers visit the Arizona Cardinals as a 3.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 48.5. Two NFL games begin at 4:25 p.m. ET. The Baltimore Ravens play in Cleveland against the Browns as a 7.5-point road favorite with a total of 38.5. The Kansas City Chiefs are on the road against the Denver Broncos as a 4.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 44.5.The Philadelphia Eagles play at home against the Detroit Lions on NBC at 8:20 PM ET for Sunday Night Football. The Eagles are a 2.5-point favorite with an over/under of 46.5.The National Basketball Association has eight games on its docket. The Boston Celtics are home against the Los Angeles Clippers at 3:40 p.m. ET as a 4.5-point favorite with a total of 221.5. The San Antonio Spurs host the Sacramento Kings at 4:10 p.m. ET as a 6.5-point favorite with an over/under of 237.5. The Washington Wizards play at home against the Brooklyn Nets at 6:10 p.m. ET as a 3.5-point favorite with a total of 232.5. Two NBA games tip off at 7:10 p.m. ET. The Golden State Warriors visit the New Orleans Pelicans as a 10.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 228.5. The Houston Rockets are home against the Orlando Magic as a 7.5-point favorite with a total of 229.5. The Portland Trail Blazers play on the road against the Dallas Mavericks at 7:40 p.m. ET as a 3.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 229.5. Two more games conclude the NBA card at 8:10 p.m. ET. The Chicago Bulls are on the road in Utah to challenge the Jazz as a 4.5-point favorite with a total of 240.5.  The National Hockey League has five games on its slate. The Pittsburgh Penguins face the Nashville Predators in the second game of the Global Series at Avicii Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. The Penguins are a -118 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Vancouver Canucks at 5:07 p.m. ET as a -166 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Vegas Golden Knights travel to Minnesota to play the Wild at 6:07 p.m. ET as a -125 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The New York Rangers play at home against the Detroit Red Wings at 7:07 p.m. ET as a -155 money-line favorite with a total of 5.5. The Colorado Avalanche are home against the New York Islanders at 9:07 p.m. ET as a -258 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The NCAAB college basketball schedule has 34 games involving Division I opponents. Three games are on major national television on ESPN. Houston takes on Auburn on a neutral court at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, at 3:00 p.m. ET as a 6.5-point favorite with a total of 140.5. Memphis hosts UNLV at 5:00 p.m. ET as a 10.5-point favorite with an over/under of 161.5. Florida battles Miami (FL) in the Jacksonville Hoops Challenge at the Vystor Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida, at 8:30 p.m. ET. The Gators are a 9.5-point favorite with a total of 169.6. The Canadian Football League playoffs conclude with the 112th Grey Cup being played on a neutral field at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Saskatchewan Roughriders challenge the Montreal Alouettes on the CBS Sports Network at 6:00 p.m. ET as a 3.5-point favorite with an over/under of 48.5. 

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NBA, NHL, NCAAB and NCAAF Previews and Odds - 11/15/2025

by Big Al Staff

Saturday, Nov 15, 2025

The Saturday sports card features NCAAF, NBA, NHL, and NCAAB action.Week 12 in NCAAF college football concludes with 50 games between FBS opponents. Four NCAAF games on major national television kick off at noon ET. South Florida travels to Navy on ESPN2 as a 10-point road favorite with the total set at 62.5 (all odds from DraftKings). Texas A&M hosts South Carolina on ESPN as a 17.5-point favorite with an over/under of 49.5. Michigan plays at Northwestern on Fox as a 10-point road favorite with an over/under of 41.5. Notre Dame is on the road at Pittsburgh on ABC as a 12.5-point road favorite with a total of 54.5. Arizona State plays at home against West Virginia on TNT/HBO Max at 1:00 p.m. ET as an 11.5-point favorite with an over/under of 47.5. Three NCAAF games start at 3:30 p.m. ET. Texas Tech is at home against Central Florida on Fox as a 23.5-point favorite with a total of 48.5. Miami (FL) hosts North Carolina State on ESPN as a 14.5-point favorite with an over/under of 55.5. Penn State visits Michigan State on CBS as a 7-point road favorite with a total of 49.5. Alabama plays at home against Oklahoma on ABC as a 6-point favorite with an over/under of 45.5. Duke is home against Virginia on ESPN2 as a 3.5-point favorite with an over/under of 59.5. Two NCAAF games begin at 7:00 p.m. ET. Utah plays at Baylor on ESPN2 as an 8.5-point road favorite with a total of 60.5. Mississippi is home against Florida on ESPN as an 11.5-point favorite with an over/under of 53.5. Two more NCAAF games start at 7:30 p.m. ET. Georgia hosts Texas on ABC as a 6.5-point favorite with a total of 49.5. Ohio State plays at home against UCLA on NBC as a 32.5-point favorite with an over/under of 47.5. BYU is home against TCU on ESPN at 10:15 p.m. ET as a 3-point favorite with a total of 51.5. The National Basketball Association has five games on its docket. The Cleveland Cavaliers are at home against the Memphis Grizzlies at 5:10 p.m. ET as a 10.5-point favorite with an over/under of 237.5. Two more NBA games tip off at 7:10 p.m. ET. The Oklahoma City Thunder is on the road against the Charlotte Hornets as a 16.5-point road favorite with a total of 230.5. The Toronto Raptors travel to Indiana to face the Pacers as a 6.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 233.5. Two more games conclude the NBA card at 8:10 p.m. ET. The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Denver Nuggets as a 1.5-point favorite with a total of 234.5. The Los Angeles Lakers play in Milwaukee against the Bucks as a 1.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 234.5. The National Hockey League has 13 games on its slate. The Florida Panthers play at home against the Tampa Bay Lightning at 5:07 p.m. ET as a -135 money-line favorite with a total of 5.5. The Minnesota Wild are home against the Anaheim Ducks at 6:07 p.m. ET as a -130 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. Seven NHL games drop the puck at 7:07 p.m. ET. The Toronto Maple Leafs are on the road against the Chicago Blackhawks as a -130 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The Montreal Canadiens host the Boston Bruins as a -162 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Washington Capitals play at home against the New Jersey Devils as a -148 money-line favorite with a total of 5.5. The Carolina Hurricanes are home against the Edmonton Oilers as a -120 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The New York Rangers visit the Columbus Blue Jackets as a -115 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The Detroit Red Wings host the Buffalo Sabres as a -170 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Ottawa Senators play at home against the Los Angeles Kings as a -170 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. Two NHL games begin at 8:07 p.m. ET. The Dallas Stars are at home against the Philadelphia Flyers as a -225 money-line favorite with an over/under of 5.5. The Vegas Golden Knights play on the road against the St. Louis Blues as a -148 money-line road favorite with a total of 5.5. Two more games conclude the NHL card at 10:07 p.m. ET. The Winnipeg Jets are in Calgary to take on the Flames as a -135 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 5.5. The Seattle Kraken host the San Jose Sharks as a -148 money-line favorite with a total of 5.5.The NCAAB college basketball schedule has 82 games involving Division I opponents, with the first game tipping off at 11:00 a.m. ET. One game is on major national television. UConn battles BYU in the Hall of Fame Series on a neutral court at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, on Fox at 7:00 p.m. ET. The Huskies are a 4.5-point favorite with an over/under of 154.5. 

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NCAAF, NBA, NHL and NCAAB Previews and Odds - 11/14/2025

by Big Al Staff

Friday, Nov 14, 2025

The Friday sports card features NCAAF, NBA, NHL, and NCAAB action.Week 12 in NCAAF college football continues with two games between FBS opponents. Louisville hosts Clemson on ESPN at 7:30 p.m. ET. The Cardinals had won three games in a row before a 29-26 upset loss at home against California as an 18-point favorite last Saturday. The Tigers ended a two-game losing streak with a 24-10 victory at home against Florida State as a 1.5-point favorite on Saturday. Louisville is a 2.5-point favorite with the total set at 50.5 (all odds from DraftKings). Oregon plays at home against Minnesota on Fox at 9:00 p.m. ET. The Ducks have won three games in a row after their 18-16 win at Iowa as a 4.5-point favorite last Saturday. The Golden Gophers won for the third time in their last four games in a 23-20 victory against Michigan State as a 3.5-point favorite with an over/under of 44.5.The National Basketball Association has nine games on its docket. Two NBA games tip off at 7:10 p.m. ET. The New York Knicks are home against the Miami Heat on Prime Video as a 5.5-point favorite with a total of 236.5. The Orlando Magic host the Brooklyn Nets as a 14.5-point favorite with an over/under of 225.5. The Detroit Pistons play at home against the Philadelphia 76ers at 7:40 p.m. ET as a 5.5-point favorite with a total of 232.5. Three NBA games start at 8:10 p.m. ET. The Houston Rockets are home against the Portland Trail Blazers as an 8.5-point favorite with an over/under of 236.5. The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Sacramento Kings as an 11.5-point favorite with a total of 239.5. The Los Angeles Lakers travel to New Orleans to play the Pelicans as a 10.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 229.5. The Milwaukee Bucks play at home against the Charlotte Hornets as a 9.5-point favorite with a total of 240.5. The Los Angeles Clippers play on the road against the Dallas Mavericks at 8:40 p.m. ET as a 3.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 219.5. The San Antonio Spurs are home against the Golden State Warriors on Prime Video at 9:40 p.m. ET as a 2.5-point favorite with a total of 234.5. The National Hockey League has four games on its slate. The Pittsburgh Penguins are on the road against the Nashville Predators at 2:07 p.m. ET as a -122 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Carolina Hurricanes host the Vancouver Canucks at 7:07 p.m. ET as a -258 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The St. Blues play at home against the Philadelphia Flyers at 8:07 p.m. ET as a -142 money-line favorite with an over/under of 5.5. The Utah Mammoth are home against the New York Islanders at 9:07 p.m. ET as a -205 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The NCAAB college basketball schedule has 50 games involving Division I opponents. The first game tips off at 11:00 a.m. ET. Six NCAAB games are on a major national television. USC takes on Illinois State in the first game of the Naismith Hall of Fame Series at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, as a 16.5-point favorite with an over/under of 158.6. Two more nationally-televised games in NCAAB begin at 8:00 p.m. ET. Creighton hosts Maryland-East Shore on Peacock as a 31.5-point favorite with a total of 142.5. Iowa plays at home against Xavier on FS1 as a 16.5-point favorite with an over/under of 142.5. Michigan visits TCU on ESPN2 at 9:00 p.m. ET as an 8.5-point road favorite with a total of 157.5. Arizona faces UCLA in the second game of the Naismith Hall of Fame Series as a 3.5-point favorite with an over/under of 154.5. Gonzaga plays at Arizona State on ESPN2 at 11:00 p.m. ET as a 13.5-point road favorite with a total of 161.5. 

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NFL, NCAAF, NBA, NHL, and NCAAB Previews and Odds - 11/13/2025

by Big Al Staff

Thursday, Nov 13, 2025

The Thursday sports card features NFL, NCAAF, NBA, NHL, and NCAAB action.Week 11 in the National Football League kicks off with one game. The New England Patriots host the New York Jets on Prime Video at 8:15 p.m. ET. The Patriots are on a seven-game winning streak after their 28-23 victory at Tampa Bay as a 2.5-point underdog last Sunday. The Jets have pulled off two straight upset victories after their 27-20 win at home against Cleveland as a 2-point underdog on Sunday. New England is a 12.5-point favorite with the total set at 43.5 (all odds from DraftKings). Week 12 in NCAAF college football continues with one game between FBS opponents at 7:30 p.m. ET. Old Dominion plays at home against Troy on ESPN. The Monarchs are on a two-game winning streak after a 31-6 victory at UL-Monroe as a 17-point favorite last Saturday. The Trojans had won five games in a row before a 23-10 upset loss at home against Arkansas State as a 75-point favorite on Saturday. Old Dominion is a 12.5-point favorite with an over/under of 52.5. The National Basketball Association has three games on its docket. The Cleveland Cavaliers are home against the Toronto Raptors at 7:10 p.m. ET as a 7.5-point favorite with a total of 240.5. Two more NBA games tip off at 9:10 p.m. ET. The Atlanta Hawks travel to Utah to take on the Jazz as a 1.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 233.5. The Phoenix Suns host the Indiana Pacers as a 4.5-point favorite with a total of 230.5. The National Hockey League has 10 games on its slate. Five NHL games drop the puck at 7:07 p.m. ET. The Detroit Red Wings play at home against the Anaheim Ducks as a -125 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Los Angeles Kings play in Toronto against the Maple Leafs as a -112 money-line road favorite with a total of 5.5. The Dallas Stars are on the road against the Montreal Canadiens as a -115 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 5.5. The Ottawa Senators are home against the Boston Bruins as a -175 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Florida Panthers host the Washington Capitals as a -135 money-line favorite with an over/under of 5.5. The Edmonton Oilers visit Columbus to face the Blue Jackets at 7:37 p.m. ET as a -120 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. Two more NHL games start at 9:07 p.m. ET. The Calgary Flames play at home against the San Jose Sharks as a -166 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Colorado Avalanche are home against the Buffalo Sabres as a -310 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. Two more games conclude the NHL card at 10:07 p.m. ET. The Vegas Golden Knights host the New York Islanders as a -190 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Winnipeg Jets play in Seattle against the Kraken as a -148 money-line road favorite with a total of 5.5.The NCAAB college basketball schedule has 26 games involving Division I opponents. The first game tips off at 11:00 a.m. ET. Three NCAAB games are on a major national television. West Virginia plays at home against Pittsburgh on FS1 as a 5.5-point favorite with an over/under of 134.5. Alabama is home against Purdue on ESPN2 as a 3.5-point favorite with a total of 175.5. The Kansas State hosts California on the CBS Sports Network at 9:00 p.m. ET as a 6.5-point favorite with an over/under of 162.5.  

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College Football Top 10 Power Rankings for Week 12

by Wayne Root

Wednesday, Nov 12, 2025

Now that the College Football Playoff committee will be revealing their rankings each week, the stakes seem much higher. And that's because they are. Speaking of high stakes, how about Indiana surviving a huge scare and coming out unscathed at Penn State? There aren't many big changes to the power rankings this week. Last Saturday was one of those "calm before the storm" weeks where not much of significance happened to alter the power rankings. That won't be the same story this Saturday with marquee matchups like Georgia vs. Texas and Oklahoma vs. Alabama on the slate. The College Football Playoff picture should look clearer after the Week 12 results. I'm looking forward to some more exciting matchups this week as the playoff picture continues to take shape. But first, let's take a look at my college football top 10 rankings ahead of Week 12.1. Ohio State Buckeyes (9-0)Week 12 Matchup: vs. UCLA BruinsThere's not much to say about the Buckeyes, other than that this is status quo from the best team in the country. Ryan Day's squad has two more dress rehearsals before taking on Michigan at the Big House. Ohio State took care of business with a 34-10 victory over Purdue. Heisman Trophy favorite Julian Sayin had another stellar performance with an 89.2 PFF grade and an 87.5% adjusted completion rate.2. Indiana Hoosiers (10-0)Week 12 Matchup: vs. Wisconsin BadgersIndiana survived an upset scare from Penn State, winning 27-24. Fernando Mendoza led an incredible 80-yard touchdown drive in the final minutes to win the game and posted an 87.0 PFF passing grade in the matchup overall. Conference road games are hard. All that matters for IU is that the Hoosiers — who looked in control until they suddenly weren’t — had a drive and catch for the ages to keep their undefeated mark intact. Indiana should find things much easier this week in Bloomington vs Wisconsin. The Hoosiers are now 10-0 in back-to-back seasons in their first double-digit win years in program history.3. Texas A&M Aggies (9-0)Week 12 Matchup: vs. South Carolina GamecocksTexas A&M continued its undefeated season with a 38-17 win over No. 22 Missouri. The Aggies left no doubt in Missouri on Saturday in what was a complete domination. It looks like the A&M will take an 11-0 record to Austin on Thanksgiving weekend. The Aggies’ secondary dominated in the victory, allowing just -0.864 EPA per pass.4. Alabama Crimson Tide (8-1)Week 12 Matchup: vs. No. 11 Oklahoma SoonersAlabama won its rivalry game with LSU by a 20-9 final score. The Crimson Tide’s secondary was lockdown in the victory with a 90.6 PFF coverage grade. The Tied's defense led the way against a punchless LSU offense, but I keep getting this strange feeling that Kalen DeBoer's bunch could be in trouble against either Oklahoma or Auburn. Seemingly, everything has gone their way since the opening week loss in Tallahassee, and eventually every key play will stop going their way, right? Alabama plays in one of the biggest games of Week 12 as it hosts a top-15 team in Oklahoma.5. Georgia Bulldogs (8-1)Week 12 Matchup: vs. No. 10 Texas LonghornsGeorgia convincingly beat Mississippi State this past weekend by a 41-21 margin. Mississippi State was no match for the Dawgs, who posted season highs in rush yards, total yards and yards per play— along with their fourth, 40-point game of the year. Now, two top-15 opponents face off this week in Athens, when Texas looks to keep its late-season resurgence going and reverse the result from two meetings a year ago. Gunner Stockton was strong in the victory with an 80.5 PFF passing grade and three big-time throws. The Bulldogs will need him to play like that in Week 12 as Georgia is at home against Texas in one of the biggest showdowns of Week 12.6. Ole Miss Rebels (9-1)Week 12 Matchup: vs. Florida GatorsOle Miss shut out The Citadel 49-0 on Saturday. The Rebels excelled on both sides of the ball, averaging 7.6 yards per play while only giving up 2.1 yards per play. The CFP-bound Rebs game against the Gators is looking far more manageable now, since it looks like the dam may have finally burst for Florida. How many stories will be written this week about whether Lane Kiffin is coaching against his future team Saturday? How bout that Penn St job? Meanwhile, Ole Miss seeks revenge on Florida in Week 12 after the Gators beat them last year. Let’s hope they didn’t get too bruised in the Citadel game!!7. Texas Tech Red Raiders (9-1)Week 12 Matchup: vs. UCF KnightsTexas Tech’s defense dominated in the biggest game of Week 11, beating seventh-ranked BYU 29-7. The Cougars only had nine offensive plays total in Red Raider territory, and six came in the fourth quarter when the game was already out of hand. Against Tech's defense give the Cougars some credit as well for hanging in as long as they did. The Red Raiders are the best team in the Big 12 and it's not particularly close. 8. Oregon Ducks ( 8-1)Week 12 Matchup: vs. Minnesota Golden GophersThat game in Iowa City went pretty much how everyone expected— low-scoring, ugly, bad weather, along with a dramatic finish and strange final score. Give the short-handed Ducks a ton of credit for getting out of Kinnick with a win. That was an unreal throw and catch by Dante Moore and Malik Benson on the final drive to set up the winning field goal. Oregon made a last-second field goal to escape an upset from No. 20 Iowa, winning by an 18-16 final score. The rushing difference told the story of the game, as the Ducks averaged 7.3 yards per carry — while the Hawkeyes only averaged 3.5 yards per carry. Oregon has a short week, but then gets a couple days of extra rest before SC comes to town. 9. BYU Cougars (8-1)Week 12 Matchup: vs. TCU Horned FrogsBYU stays in the top 10 even after its loss to Texas Tech. It wasn’t just a loss; it was and still is an indescribable 29-7 stomping. The Cougars’ normally great offensive line struggled to hold up against the Red Raiders’ elite pass rush, posting a 31.8 PFF pass-blocking grade as a team. That was BYU’s worst pass-blocking grade since its 2014 win over Texas. They have a difficult task awaiting them just to cover this week playing like they did. 10. Texas Longhorns (7-2)Week 12 Matchup: at No. 5 Georgia Texas has a massive test in Athens this week. A win opens up CFP paths and a close loss likely doesn't crush hopes either, since the Longhorns will get a shot at undefeated A&M the final week of the regular season. Texas stays in the top 10 following its bye week. The Longhorns likely need to win their final three games in order to make it to their third-straight playoff, which includes contests against two top-five teams in Georgia and Texas A&M. The NFL scouts will determine what level Archie Manning is in his quest to dominate the quarterback position.

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NBA, NCAAF, NHL and NCAAB Previews and Odds - 11/12/2025

by Big Al Staff

Wednesday, Nov 12, 2025

The Wednesday sports card features NCAAF, NBA, NHL, and NCAAB action.Week 12 in NCAAF college football continues with three games between FBS opponents at 7:00 p.m. ET. Northern Illinois travels to Massachusetts on ESPNU. The Huskies lost for the seventh time in their last eight games after their 42-3 loss at Toledo as a 16.5-point underdog last Wednesday. The Minutemen are winless in their nine games after their 44-10 loss at Akron as an 11.5-point underdog last Tuesday. Northern Illinois is an 11.5-point road favorite with a total of 43.5. Central Michigan hosts Buffalo on the CBS Sports Network. The Chippewas had won two games in a row before their 24-21 win at Western Michigan as a 6-point underdog last Saturday. The Bulls won for the third time in their last four games with a 28-3 upset victory as a 3-point underdog on Saturday. Central Michigan is a 1.5-point favorite with an over/under of 43.5. Toledo plays at Miami (OH) on ESPN2. The Rockets won for the second time in their last three games after a 42-3 victory as a 16.5-point favorite last Wednesday. The Red Hawks had won four games in a row before their 24-20 loss at Ohio as a 2.5-point underdog last Tuesday. Toledo is a 4-point road favorite with a total of 45.5. The National Basketball Association has 12 games on its docket. Three NBA games tip off at 7:10 p.m. ET. The New York Knicks play at home against the Orlando Magic on ESPN as a 3.5-point favorite with an over/under of 228.5. The Milwaukee Bucks are on the road against the Charlotte as a 5.5-point road favorite with a total of 233.5. The Detroit Pistons are home against the Chicago Bulls as a 2.5-point favorite with an over/under of 234.5. Two NBA games start at 7:40 p.m. ET. The Miami Heat host the Cleveland Cavaliers as a 6.5-point favorite with a total of 238.5. The Boston Celtics play at home against the Memphis Grizzlies as a 6.5-point favorite with an over/under of 229.5. Three NBA games begin at 8:10 p.m. ET. The San Antonio Spurs are at home against the Golden State Warriors as a 4.5-point favorite with a total of 228.5. The Houston Rockets host the Washington Wizards as a 16.5-point favorite with an over/under of 234.5. The Portland Trail Blazers visit the New Orleans Pelicans as an 8.5-point road favorite with a total of 231.5.The Phoenix Suns play in Dallas against the Mavericks at 8:40 p.m. ET as a 1.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 227.5. The Oklahoma City Thunder are home against the Los Angeles Lakers on ESPN at 9:40 p.m. ET as a 16.5-point favorite with a total of 229.5. The Atlanta Hawks are in Sacramento to take on the Kings at 10:10 p.m. ET as a 3.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 234.5. The  Denver Nuggets travel to Los Angeles to face the Clippers at 10:40 p.m. ET as a 2.5-point road favorite with a total of 226.5. The National Hockey League has four games on its slate. The Tampa Bay Lightning host the New York Rangers on TNT at 7:07 p.m. ET as a -155 money-line favorite with an over/under of 5.5. The Edmonton Oilers play on the road against the Philadelphia Flyers at 7:37 p.m. ET as a -135 money-line road favorite with a total of 5.5. The Utah Mammoth play at home against the Buffalo Sabres at 9:07 p.m. ET as a -185 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The New Jersey Devils are in Chicago against the Blackhawks on TNT at 9:37 p.m. ET as a -155 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The NCAAB college basketball schedule has 54 games involving Division I opponents that tip off at 6:00 p.m. Two games are on major national television. Indiana is home against Milwaukee on FS1 at 7:00 p.m. ET as a 22.5-point favorite with an over/under of 166.5. Oregon hosts South Dakota State on Peacock at 9:30 p.m. ET as a 15.5-point favorite with a total of 143.5. 

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Around The League

by Jazz Ray

Tuesday, Nov 11, 2025

They’ve kept themselves in superb shape, they’ve earned big contract after big contract, they remain fan draws and they have earned the right to have their voices heard in their respective franchises. But it may be time for LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Steph Curry to exit the NBA stage, albeit figuratively.Yes, they can still dominate, but in games, not complete seasons. They will need substantial rest in the regular season in order to be major factors come playoff time.  The end is not here, but it appears near.Durant, owner of four scoring titles, one regular season MVP award and two NBA Finals MVP trophies, could not even get the Phoenix Suns into the playoffs last season. The Rockets are his fifth team, and are built around young legs. It is no longer a guarantee that he will get the final shot in close games.The Warriors’ Steph Curry has maintained his scoring pace, but he’ll be 38 years old (the oldest player on an old team) when the season ends, and a cold knocked him out of the lineup for three games.  How he holds up for the next  five months is anyone’s guess, and Golden State might have to settle for a Play-In spot.Speaking of anyone’s guess, what gives with LeBron James? He may be hurt, he may be in a snit because the Lakers declined to pick up the option on his contract, or it may be a bit of both. One thing is sure, though – LA is counting the days until it can move on without him, almost certainly at the end of this season, and continue the build with Luka Doncic as the centerpiece.Curry, James and Durant will soon be joined by other fading superstars – Joel Embiid, James Harden, Kawhi Leonard among them – and replaced by the likes of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama. Tides go out, tides come in.***Prop bets, which were at the heart of the federal case against Terry Rozier, got juiced even more when Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were indicted on charges that they were involved in manipulating pitches.Clase and Ortiz reportedly guaranteed prop winners on certain pitches being either called a ball or being below posted speeds. Rozier reportedly pulled himself out of games by faking injuries, guaranteeing wins for under players on prop wagers.Major League Baseball has moved quickly to at least make it appear that it is taking this seriously. It has reached agreements with several betting sites to limit to $200 the amount that can be wagered on certain types of bets.***Is there a bigger surprise player than Philadelphia’s Tyrese Maxey? The PG is averaging more than 33 points a game for a Sixers team that has gotten only a fraction of what it needs from former MVP Joel Embiid, and is still more than keeping its head above water. Philadelphia is a league-best 8-1-1 ATS and also has been a solid cash for Over players (7-3).***On the other end of the spectrum are the aging Clippers, who are riding an 8-game ATS losing streak; the only time they covered the spread this season was way back on Oct. 24. Looks like a tough road ahead for LA’s Other Team, especially with the Lakers showing early signs of life despite James’s absence from the lineup.***Portland’s Damian Lillard, Boston’s Jayson Tatum and Indiana’s Tyrese Halliburton – all out for at least most of this season with Achilles tendon tears. Portland and Boston are hanging around at .500, while the Pacers are circling the drain and headed for a rough season.

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The Patriots Are Back?!

by Jazz Ray

Tuesday, Nov 11, 2025

The New England Patriots will be double-digit favorites against the New York Jets when they christen Week 11 on Thursday night in Foxboro. Shades of 2017, when the Pats laid waste to the league in winning 16 straight regular-season games, and no number to cover seemed out of reach.At 8-2, no team in the NFL has a better record than the reincarnation of the team that dominated the 2000s with six Super Bowl titles and nine appearances. They have won seven straight games, and were it not for a bizarre loss to the Raiders on opening day and a defeat to the Steelers on a lost fumble at the goal line, they would be 10-0.It would take an upset of mega proportions on Thursday for the Pats not to be 9-2 on Friday morning, having posted more wins than in the last two (4-13) seasons combined. At 7-3 ATS, they have the third-best record in the league. Bettors have been cashing big-time at casino sportsbooks in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.Did anyone see this coming? Uh, no. Not the oddsmakers, who pegged the Patriots at between 4 or 5 wins. Certainly not the schedule makers, who consigned the Pats to a slew of 1 pm games and kept them away from the larger national audiences at 4:15 and at night. Certainly not the media, which questioned whether they could even cover that low number.Those 4-13 seasons were piloted by Bill Belichick (2023) and former Patriot linebacker Jerod Mayo. Another former LB, Mike Vrabel, then entered the fray and has engineered an amazing turnaround. But Vrabel hasn’t done it alone.Stung by accusations that he was cashing TV checks and not investing in the on-field product, owner Robert Kraft opened his checkbook and basically bought Vrabel a defense. The massive rebuild included the likes of LB Harold Landry, DT Khyisis Tonga, DE K’Lavon Chaisson, CB Carlton Davis, DT Milton Williams, and LB tackling machine Robert Spillane. The result: NE has given up an average of 79 yards rushing per game, by far the best number in the league.Left for dead after that Week 1 Raiders loss, the offense has gotten off the mat and rallied behind QB Drake Maye, who has morphed from most improved to +275 MVP favorite in a matter of a month. He has led the team to seven straight wins, with a probable 8th coming on Thursday. Using a wide receiver grouping that was trashed by media and fans at the start of the season, the offense has opened up behind Maye and re-born WR Stephon Diggs. Even the O-Line, atrocious last season and the beginning of this one, is starting to get its footing.The schedule – littered with teams with losing records – has made things a bit easier. NE owns wins over Cleveland, Tennessee, New Orleans, Atlanta, and Miami (combined record of 11-36). But the Pats also have defeated Buffalo in a game that started to flip the standings in the AFC East, and last Sunday against a very good Tampa Bay team. Both of those wins came on the road, where NE is undefeated.The upcoming schedule looks very doable – the Jets twice, the Giants, and Miami among the final seven. A win over the Bills at home on Dec. 14 could nail down the AFC East. For the record, NE is now favored to win the division at -240, a complete turnaround from the pre-season odds (+550). How about the Super Bowl? They’ve gone from +12500 to an in-the-conversation +1800.No one talks about Bill Belichick much anymore in New England. And people are starting to compare Maye to that Tom guy who has a statue outside Gillette Stadium. The page has been turned, and football is back in New England.

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