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Premier League Futures (2025/26 Season)

by Amedeus Mastrangelo

Monday, Oct 27, 2025

The English Premier League has started for the 2025/26 Season and about a quarter of the season has gone by. Every team in the league has played 9 matches this season and it is not the usual suspects crowding the top of the table, but there is still plenty of time left in the season. Each team still has 29 matches left in the season as well as the winter transfer window to make any changes they need so there is still plenty of opportunities for teams to make moves in the table. With a quarter of the season gone by already, it is time to see where the value is for a potential winner of the Premier League Title this season.  To Win Outright Arsenal -225: Arsenal is currently listed as the team with the best chance at winning the Premier League Title this season according to the oddsmakers. They have had a very hot start to the season and are currently sitting at the top of the table with 22 points from a 7-1-1 record. They have the best defense in the league by far with only 3 goals allowed in their 9 matches and they also have the 2nd best attack in the league with 16 goals scored. They have a lot of quality in their squad and a lot of depth on the bench as well. They are the big favorites right now for a reason, but this is not a good price to lay with so many matches still left to play. Arsenal has been one of the better teams in the league over the last few seasons now and they may very well be the best team in the league this year, but they do have a history in recent seasons of leading the table late into the year and then choking it away. This is not the price to be laying with a team that has shown the tendency to let the Title slip away down the final stretch. Arsenal also made a very deep run in Champions League last season which is another competition that they are highly focused on winning so another deep Champions League run could have them taking their attention away from the league late in the season, and that will be trouble for them if they are in a tight title race. Arsenal certainly has one of the better squads in the league this year, but there is no real value in them at this price with so many matches still to be played.  Manchester City +450: Man City is currently listed as the team with the next best chance at winning the Premier League Title this season according to the oddsmakers. They are currently sitting in 5th place of the table after 9 matches with 16 points from a 5-1-3 record. They have the 2nd best defense in the league right now with 7 goals allowed in their 9 matches and they have the best attack as well, scoring 17 goals in their 9 matches. They have been shedding a lot of quality over the last 2 seasons as this is no longer the same Man City team that was dominating the league for years. They are still a very good team this year with a lot of quality and depth in their squad, but they also have a lot of younger talent that they are trying to work into the lineup as well. They will still be a very good team this year, but this is not a team that is ready to compete for the Title as they are in the middle of a mini reset. They are also in Champions League which is the more important competition to them, considering their dominance in the Premier League over the years, and they have underperformed in UCL so there will be more of a focus on that competition which could take away their attention in a late season title race. There is some value in Man City at this price since they are only 6 points behind 1st place and could make some moves in the winter transfer window, but they are not a great option to win the Title this year as they are too inconsistent.  Liverpool +700: Liverpool is currently listed as the team with the next best chance at winning the Premier League Title this season according to the oddsmakers. They were the hottest team to start the season with a 5-0-0 record after the first 5 matches and it was looking like the defending champions were going to repeat, but 4 straight losses now has them in 7th place in the table with 15 points from a 5-0-4 record. They have a very potent attack that is the 2nd best in the league, scoring 16 goals in their 9 matches, but they also have an awful defense that has allowed 14 goals in their 9 matches as well. This defense has been a big problem all season, even in their wins, and it could be what keeps them from winning the Title this year. They still have one of the better squads in the league with a lot of depth as well, but most of that quality and depth comes in the midfield and the attack. Their defense has been a glaring problem for years that is now starting to rear its ugly head. They could certainly make the moves needed to fix this problem in the winter transfer window, but another problem is that they already have 4 losses just 9 matches into the season. Liverpool only lost 4 matches all year when they won the Title last season and the Premier League Title winner has not had more than 4 losses in the last 2 seasons. The Premier League Title winner has not had more than 5 losses in the last 6 straight seasons as well so Liverpool is working with a very thin margin of error for the rest of the season. Normally this would be incredible value for the defending champions this early in the year, but 4 early losses in the season as well as an awful defense is going to prevent them from being a true threat to win the Title. Manchester United +2500: Man Utd is currently listed as the team with the next best chance at winning the Premier League Title this season according to the oddsmakers. They had a very poor start to the season, but they are starting to turn things around now. They are currently sitting in 6th place in the table with 16 points from a 5-1-3 record. They have had one of the better attacks in the league this year with 15 goals scored in their 9 matches, but their defense has not been good with 14 goals allowed as well. Man Utd has been in a lot of turmoil over the last few years. They have seen multiple managers come and go as well as being a revolving door of talent. They picked up another flurry of players for this season to try and get a spark in the lineup and it did not work well at first, but they are starting to come around now. They have been in much better form than the way they started the season and they have picked up some nice wins in their 9 matches as well, but this is still a very inconsistent and volatile team that is going to go through cycles this year. They are in a good stretch right now, but they are not consistent enough to keep this up for the long haul. They should have a brighter future with this group of players, but they are still trying to find their way this season. They could finish in the top 4 if they keep this up, but they are not going to be able to catch Arsenal in a title race, especially with their defense still being a problem that needs to be addressed in the transfer window. There is no real value in Man Utd at this price to win the Premier League Title this year. Chelsea +4000: Chelsea is currently listed as the team with the next best chance at winning the Premier League Title this season according to the oddsmakers. They are currently sitting in 9th place in the table with 14 points from a 4-2-3 record. They got off to a very hot start this season, but they have fallen out of form recently and could be feeling the tolls of last season. Chelsea has a lot of young quality and depth in their squad and they have been building a very good team after a few years of hardship in the league. They have rounded themselves into a very good team that is ready to compete in the league, but this still might not be their year. They are coming off of a very accomplished season where they were the Conference League Champions and then went on to win the Club World Cup in the summer as well, beating PSG the Champions League champions in the Final. They played a lot of extra matches last season that they had to focus on and they did not get a full summer rest due to the Club World Cup either. They are starting to feel the fatigue of those competitions now, and now they have Champions League to worry about this year as well. This Chelsea team has gone through a lot over the last year and even with their Conference League Title last season, they still struggled to get through the Premier League season. Chelsea still has a top 4 quality team in the league, but there is too much going on for them to focus on the title race this season. There is no real value in Chelsea at this price to win the Premier League Title.  Tottenham +6600: Tottenham is currently listed as the team with the next best chance at winning the Premier League Title this season according to the oddsmakers. They are currently sitting in 3rd place in the table with 17 points from a 5-2-2 record. They have had the best attack in the league this season with 17 goals scored in their 9 matches, and they have had the 2nd best defense with 7 goals allowed in their 9 matches as well. Tottenham has had a lot of quality in their squad for the last few years, but they were starting to get stale as a team and needed to make changes. They brought in some new pieces this season along with a new manager to guide them, and he has them heading in the right direction. They are a very well rounded team with their attack and defense which is going to make them a threat in the title race. They are playing in Champions League this season which is always going to be a distraction, but Tottenham does not have the quality of some of the other teams in the competition so they will likely not go very far. An early exit from Champions League could be a blessing in disguise though. They are not a team that is going to give up a lot of goals this season so points are always going to be on the table for them, even if they come in draws. They only have 2 losses through 9 matches as well so they are in a great position to keep themselves in the title race at that pace. Tottenham is a real threat to win the Premier League Title this season so there is some great value in them at this price.  RecommendationArsenal is the big favorite early on in the season and for good reason. They have not shown many weaknesses with their defense not allowing many goals and that is going to lead to very few losses as they find ways to rack up points in every match. Arsenal could very well run away with this league at the pace they are going at, but they do have other competitions to worry about and have shown that they tend to fold late in the season. There is still more than 3 quarters of the season left for Arsenal to fall, and Tottenham is the best team to catch them as they have the defense to keep collecting points to stay on their tail. Tottenham at +6600 has some great value for them to win the Premier League Title this season.

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UFC Musings And Free Picks

by Jazz Ray

Monday, Oct 27, 2025

HeavyWeight Title Fight - RecapGutted? Absolutely, I was! Even though I didn’t place a bet, I was pumped for last week’s heavyweight title clash between Cyril Gane and Tom Aspinall. Aspinall’s status as a significant favorite didn’t dampen my excitement—I just wanted to see two of the world’s best heavyweights throw down. The moment arrived, but just as it kicked off, it was over. An eye poke from Gane led to a frustrating no-contest. Gane could argue he had the early edge, while Aspinall might claim he was just finding his rhythm. Regardless, a rematch is coming, and the buildup should carry some serious tension.After the fight Dana White indicated he'd like to see a rematch as soon as possible: "The rematch is very interesting. Right here, right now, being honest – I never do this when it comes to talking about what next fight is going to happen – the rematch is what makes sense." Assuming Aspinall's eye heals in time, a December 6th date is tentatively being tossed around. Aspinall will be favored again but likely not by quite as much. UFC Fight Night - Main Event The main event for the November 1st Fight Night in Vegas doesn't have any household names. But I can pretty much guarantee that it'll be a lot better than last week's big fight. As of Monday afternoon, Steve Garcia is a -130 favorite against David Onama. These two featherweights are both on the rise. They’re positioned next to each other in the rankings — Garcia is No. 12, Onama is No. 13. So, the winner takes a step forward while the loser goes the other way.  Onama, 14-2, is off four straight wins. The past three all came via unanimous decision. Both “The Silent Assassin’s” career losses also came by decision. He’s never been stopped. Onama is 31 years old and stands at 5-foot-10. Garcia, “Mean Machine,” is 18-5 and off six straight wins. His most recent victory was via decision but the previous five were all stoppages. The 6-foot fighter is 33 years old. Garcia said this: “If you look at my history and my streak that I’ve had, I’ve been able to finish people within the first two rounds. It can be a little gritty, but for the most part, I’ve been kind of able to make it look a little bit cleaner. You look at Onama’s win streak – I have more of a finish streak, he has more of a win streak. It only turned to a win streak because I didn’t finish Calvin Kattar. If you compare the two, he’s had a lot more grittier, harder fights when it comes to trying to get the win, where mine’s kind of been more with ease, you can say.”  Garcia’s words are accurate but do his “easy” wins prepare him properly? Or do Onama’s "grittier" fights have him more ready for what Saturday night will bring? Time will tell but I kind of like Onama!  Free Picks Favorite: Naciemento over Durden. At -185, I think Allan Nacimento is a bargain. He's won three in a row while Durden has dropped four of his past five, including each of his past two. Lay the price with the fighter with the forward momentum Underdog: Wells over Gorimbo. At +114, as I thought he might be favored, Jeremiah Wells looks like very fair value.  Neither fighter has fought in 2025 and they're both off a loss. Though Wells (38) is four years older, this is a favorable matchup. He's capable of winning by submission and Gorimbo has been submitted three times.

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NFL Week 8 Observations

by Vegas Writer

Monday, Oct 27, 2025

Week 8 began to reveal a great deal about the NFL landscape, with teams separating themselves with statement wins.It started Thursday with the Chargers dominating the Vikings in a 37-10 win, and carried over to Sunday, where I was impressed with several teams and players.Some Sunday superlatives to keep in mind as we head to the second half of the season:The Indianapolis Colts dominated to capture their fourth consecutive win and improve to 7-1, the best record in the NFL. It marked the first time since 2009, when they began 14-0, that the Colts have won seven of their first eight games of a season.The Denver Broncos (over Dallas) and New England Patriots (over Cleveland) were both impressive offensively in extending their winning streaks to five with victories in Week 8.The Broncos lead the NFL with 36 sacks and have allowed a league-low eight sacks this season. They're the first team in NFL history with at least 35 sacks and 10-or-fewer sacks allowed in the first eight games of a season.Three teams – Baltimore, Miami and the New York Jets – earned victories in Week 8 after entering the week with one or fewer wins. Did that salvage their seasons? Eh, remains to be seen, especially with the Jets and Dolphins. Baltimore certainly needs Lamar Jackson back in the fold.The Jets overcame a 15-point deficit in the fourth quarter to secure their first win of the season. Coming into the season, teams had lost 135 consecutive games when trailing by 15-or-more points entering the fourth quarter, including the playoffs.Jets running back Breece Hall rushed for 133 yards and two touchdowns and threw the go-ahead touchdown pass with 1:54 remaining in the team’s 39-38 comeback victory in Cincinnati. He became the first non-quarterback with multiple rushing touchdowns and a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter of a single game.Indianapolis quarterback Daniel Jones continued his most-improved campaign, passing for 272 yards and three touchdowns with a 136.0 rating, and running back Jonathan Taylor, in his 75th career game, totaled 174 scrimmage yards (153 rushing, 21 receiving) and three touchdowns (two rushing, one receiving) in the Colts' 38-14 win over Tennessee.Baltimore running back Derrick Henry powered his way to two touchdowns in Baltimore’s 30-16 win over Chicago.Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts had four touchdown passes with no interceptions and a 141.5 rating, while running back Saquon Barkley rushed for 150 yards, including a 65-yard rushing touchdown, while adding a touchdown reception in the Eagles' 38-20 win over the New York Giants.Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen continued his MVP campaign with three touchdowns (two rushing, one passing), while running back James Cook registered 216 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns on 19 attempts in Buffalo’s 40-9 win at Carolina.New England quarterback Drake Maye passed for 282 yards and three touchdowns for a 135.8 passer rating in New England’s 32-13 victory over Cleveland.Miami running back De’Von Achane had 91 scrimmage yards (67 rushing, 24 receiving) and a touchdown reception in Miami’s 24-10 win at Atlanta. Achane has 13 receiving touchdowns since he entered the league in 2023.Cleveland defensive end Myles Garrett registered a career-high and single-game franchise record of five sacks in Week 8.Cincinnati wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase registered 12 receptions for 91 yards in Week 8. Chase now has 38 receptions in his past three games.New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart, in his fifth career start, had a touchdown pass and a rushing touchdown in Week 8. He is the second quarterback since 1950 with a touchdown pass and rushing touchdown in four of his first five career starts.

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL Previews and Odds - 10/27/2025

by Big Al Staff

Monday, Oct 27, 2025

The Monday sports card features NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL action. Week 8 in the NFL concludes with one game. The Kansas City Chiefs host the Washington Commanders on ABC/ESPN and the ESPN2 Manningcast at 8:15 p.m. ET. The Chiefs have won four of their last five games after their 31-0 victory as a 13.5-point favorite last Sunday. The Commanders lost for the third time in their last four games in a 44-22 setback at Dallas as a 1.5-point underdog to the Cowboys on Sunday. Kansas City is a 10.5-point favorite with the total set at 48.5 (all odds from DraftKings unless indicated otherwise). Major League Baseball continues the World Series with Game 3 of this best-of-seven series. The Los Angeles Dodgers play at home against the Toronto Blue Jays on Fox at 8:00 p.m. ET. The Dodgers evened this series at 1-1 with their 5-1 victory on the road against the Blue Jays on Saturday. Los Angeles sends out Tyler Glasnow to pitch against Toronto’s Max Scherzer. The Dodgers are a -206 money-line favorite with an over/under of 8.The National Basketball Association has 11 games on its docket. Two NBA games tip off at 7:10 p.m. ET.  The Orlando Magic travel to Philadelphia to take on the 76ers as a 3.5-point road favorite with a total of 224.5. The Cleveland Cavaliers play in Detroit against the Pistons as a 2.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 231.5.  Four NBA games start at 8:10 p.m. ET. The Chicago Bulls are home against the Atlanta Hawks as a 1.5-point favorite with a total of 239.5. The San Antonio Spurs host the Toronto Raptors as a 4.5-point favorite with an over/under of 232.5. The Houston Rockets play at home against the Brooklyn Nets as a 15.5-point favorite with a total of 225.5. The New Orleans Pelicans are home against the Boston Celtics as a 2.5-point favorite with an over/under of 233.5.The Oklahoma City Thunder are in Dallas to face the Mavericks at 8:40 p.m. ET as a 7.5-point road favorite at BetOnline with a total of 228. The Phoenix Suns visit the Utah Jazz at 9:10 p.m. ET as a 1.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 233.5. The Denver Nuggets play in Minnesota against the Timberwolves on Peacock at 9:40 p.m. ET as a 5-point road favorite at BetOnline with a total of 229.The Golden State Warriors host the Memphis Grizzlies at 10:10 p.m. ET as an 8.5-point favorite with an over/under of 238.5.  The Los Angeles Lakers play at home against the Portland Trail Blazers at 10:40 p.m. ET in a pick ‘em contest with a total of 222.The National Hockey League has two games on its slate. The St. Louis Blues play at Pittsburgh to take on the Penguins at 7:07 p.m. ET as a -120 money-line road favorite with a total of 5.5. The Ottawa Senators play at home against the Boston Bruins at 7:37 p.m. ET as a -180 money-line favorite with an over/under of 5.5. 

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Are These 5 Teams For Real?

by Jazz Ray

Sunday, Oct 26, 2025

Hello, hockey enthusiasts! With over a handful of games played, each team has hit the ice between eight and 10 times. The early standings reveal some unexpected twists. Things aren't quite as predicted yet. For instance, Montreal is leading the Atlantic Division, while New Jersey tops the Metro. Meanwhile, the Lightning and the Rangers are languishing at the bottom of their divisions. Out West, the Mammoth is dominating. This week, I'll dive into five of the early overachievers and then share my strategy for them moving forward. MONTREAL (7-3, 14 points, 36 goals for, 30 goals against, 5-3-2 O/U)The Canadiens, one of only two teams to play 10 games by Sunday, have a solid 7-3 record. Their +6 goal differential shows they're winning without overwhelming opponents. This young, dynamic team is exciting to watch. They may not hold onto the Atlantic's top spot, but I anticipate a largely successful season.Buy/Sell Rating: Neutral NEW JERSEY (7-1, 14 points, 31 goals for, 19 against, 4-4 O/U)The Devils boast the league's best record, earning 14 points in eight games with a +12 goal differential, tied for first. Their stellar play isn't surprising, given projections of around 100 points. While an 88% win rate won't last, they're a clear playoff contender. I'll be selective with their games.Buy/Sell Rating: Neutral UTAH (7-2, 14 points, 34 goals for, 22 against, 4-5 O/U)Rebranded as The Mammoth from "The Hockey Team," Utah is thriving, especially with a perfect 4-0 home record. Despite the strong start, I'm skeptical about the Mammoth's staying power. Projected for about 92 points, they’re unlikely to maintain this pace. Look for opportunities to bet against them.Buy/Sell Rating: Sell PITTSBURGH (6-2-1, 13 points, 32 goals for, 24 goals against, 5-2 O/U)The Penguins have started strong. So, far they're the "most profitable" team for their backers. However, their longevity is questionable. As the league’s oldest team, averaging nearly 31 years, fatigue and injuries will likely soon take a toll. Despite their talent, I expect the Penguins to fade and miss the playoffs.Buy/Sell Rating: Sell BUFFALO (4-4-1, 9 points, 27 goals for, 27 goals against, 3-4 O/U)I’m optimistic about the Sabres. They may not win the Stanley Cup or even make the playoffs, but they’ll compete in most games. Unlike past seasons where poor starts buried them, their nine points in nine games show promise. Years of underperformance keep them undervalued, making them a good bet. Buy/Sell Rating: Buy

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NFL, NBA, NHL, and EPL Previews and Odds - 10/26/2025

by Big Al Staff

Sunday, Oct 26, 2025

The Sunday sports card features NFL, NBA, NHL, and EPL action. Week 8 in the NFL continues with 11 games. Seven NFL games kick off at 1:00 p.m. ET. The Houston Texans host the San Francisco 49ers as a 2.5-point favorite with the total set at 41.5 (all odds from DraftKings). The Buffalo Bills travel to Carolina to play the Panthers as a 7-point road favorite with an over/under of 46.5. The Philadelphia Eagles play at home against the New York Giants as a 7.5-point favorite with a total of 43.5. The New England Patriots are home against the Cleveland Browns as a 7-point favorite with an over/under of 40.5. The Baltimore Ravens host the Chicago Bears as a 2.5-point favorite with a total of 45.5. The Cincinnati Bengals play at home against the New York Jets as a 6-point favorite with an over/under of 44.5. The Atlanta Falcons are home against the Miami Dolphins as a 7-point favorite with a total of 44.5. Three NFL games start in the late afternoon window. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers play on the road against the New Orleans Saints as a 4.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 46.5. Two more NFL games start at 4:25 p.m. ET. The Denver Broncos host the Dallas Cowboys as a 3.5-point favorite with a total of 50.5. The Indianapolis Colts play at home against the Tennessee Titans as a 14.5-point favorite with an over/under of 47.5. The Green Bay Packers are on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers on NBC at 8:20 PM ET for Sunday Night Football. The Packers are a 3-point road favorite with a total of 45.5.  The National Basketball Association has nine games on its docket. The San Antonio Spurs are home against the Brooklyn Nets at 2:10 p.m. ET as an 11.5-point favorite with an over/under of 227.5. The Detroit Pistons host the Boston Celtics at 3:40 p.m. ET as a -170 money-line favorite with a total of 226.5. Three NBA games tip off at 6:10 p.m. ET. The Washington Wizards play at home against the Charlotte Hornets as a 1.5-point favorite with 235.5 being posted over/under number. The New York Knicks visit Miami to take on the Heat as a 2.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 227.5. The Cleveland Cavaliers are home against the Milwaukee Bucks as a 6.5-point favorite with a total of 235.5. The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Indiana Pacers at 7:10 p.m. ET as a 9.5-point favorite with an over/under of 229.5.  The Dallas Mavericks play at home against the Toronto Raptors at  7:40 p.m. ET as a 1.5-point favorite with a total of 231.5. Two more games conclude the NBA card at 9:10 p.m. ET. The Los Angeles Lakers play in Sacramento against the Kings as a 2.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 231.5. The Los Angeles Clippers are home against the Portland Trail Blazers as a 7.5-point favorite with a total of 224.5. The National Hockey League has eight games on its slate. The New Jersey Devils host the Colorado Avalanche at 1:07 p.m. ET as a -130 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Tampa Bay Lightning play at home against the Vegas Golden Knights at 5:07 p.m. ET as a -135 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. Two more NHL games drop the puck at 6:07 p.m. ET. The Winnipeg Jets are home against the Utah Mammoth as a -170 money-line favorite with an over/under of 5.5. The Minnesota Wild host the San Jose Sharks as a -225 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. Two NHL games start at 7:07 p.m. ET. The Los Angeles Kings are on the road against the Chicago Blackhawks as a -142 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 5.5. The Dallas Stars travel to Nashville to face the Predators as a -155 money-line road favorite with a total of 5.5. The New York Rangers play in Calgary against the Flames at 8:07 p.m. ET as a -135 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 5.5. The Edmonton Oilers are in Vancouver to battle the Canucks at 10:07 p.m. ET as a -142 money-line road favorite with a total of 5.5.Matchweek 9 in the English Premier League continues with five matches. Four EPL matches begin at 10:00 a.m. ET. Arsenal plays at home against Crystal Palace as a -1.5 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 2.5. Manchester City visits Aston Villa on the USA Network as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with a total of 2.5. Bournemouth is home against Nottingham Forest as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 2.5. Wolverhampton hosts Burnley as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with a total of 2.5. Everton plays at home against Tottenham on the USA Network at 12:30 p.m. ET as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 2.5.

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Copa do Brasil Futures (2025 Season)

by Amedeus Mastrangelo

Saturday, Oct 25, 2025

The Copa do Brasil is down to the last 4 teams with the Semi-Finals starting on Wednesday, December 10. Flamengo is the defending champion of the competition, winning the last 2 seasons as well as 4 of the last 6 seasons while appearing in 6 straight Finals, but they are out of the competition so there is going to be a new champion this season. The Semi-Finals will include Cruzeiro vs Corinthians and Vasco da Gama vs Fluminense. Flamengo may be the defending champions, but Cruzeiro has the most Titles in Copa do Brasil history with 6. With the Semi-Finals approaching, it is time to see who has the best chance at bringing home the trophy this season.  To Win Outright Cruzeiro +175: Cruzeiro is coming into the Semi-Finals as the team with the best chance at taking home the trophy according to the oddsmakers. Cruzeiro has been having a very good season in the Brasileirao as they are currently sitting in the top 4 and have been one of the more dominant teams in the league all season. They came up from Serie B for the 2023 season, but each year they have been improving and they have a lot of quality in their squad now. They were knocked out of Copa Sudamericana earlier this season, but their focus has turned to this competition now and they have been dominant in it with 3 straight wins in the competition. They have one of the better attacks in the league with 42 goals scored in their 29 league matches, but their defense has been their biggest strength. They have only allowed 21 goals in their 29 league matches and that is the 2nd best defense in the league behind Flamengo. Cruzeiro is currently in the Title race for the Brasileiro, but the Semi-Finals of this competition do not start until the Brasileirao season is over so Cruzeiro will be fully focused on winning this competition, especially if they come up short in the Title race. They are also going up against Corinthians in the Semi-Finals who have been a very inconsistent team all season, currently sitting in 11th in the Brasileirao and allowing more goals this season than they have scored. Cruzeiro has a lot of value here at +175 as they are the best team left in the competition.  Fluminense +250: Fluminense is coming into the Semi-Finals as the team with the next best chance at bringing home the trophy according to the oddsmakers. Fluminense has had a good season as they are currently sitting inside the top 10 of the Brasileora, but they are also right outside the top 6 as they have been very inconsistent this season. They had a slow start to the season and found a spark in the Club World Cup, but that spark never translated to the league as they went into a big slump after that competition. They have been in better form toward the end of the season now and they do have a lot of quality in their squad, but they have also been underperforming in these competitions all season. They were just kicked out of Copa Sudamericana and they were the best team left in that competition as well. Both their attack and their defense have not been great this season either, scoring 35 goals and allowing 35 goals in their 28 matches. Fluminense has not been a very balanced team this season either. They have been very home dependent in their matches, but 8 of their 11 losses in the Brasileirao have come away from home. They have also struggled this season and in recent years against all 3 opponents left in the competition. Fluminense may be the better side with more quality, but there is no guarantee that they get through Vasco da Gama in the Semi-Finals. Even if they do get through, either opponent will be tough for them in the Finals. Fluminense at +250 is not a great option to bring home the trophy as this will likely be a season of disappointment for them.  Corinthians +275: Corinthians is coming into the Semi-Finals as the team with the next best chance at bringing home the trophy according to the oddsmakers. Corinthians has not had a great season in the Brasileirao as they are currently sitting outside the top 10 in the bottom half of the league. They have been a very inconsistent team all season and they do not have a strong attack as they actually have a negative goal differential on the season. They have scored 31 goals and have allowed 35 goals in their 29 league matches. They do have some good quality in their squad, but it has not been clicking for a lot of the season. They have not been in great form heading into the final stretch of the Brasileirao season either. They are also going up against Cruzeiro in the Semi-Finals and that is not an easy matchup for them since Cruzeiro is a top 3 team in the league and has been very dominant for most of the season. They did not play well in Copa Sudamericana this season either, failing to get out of the group stage, and these matches are going to be played after the Brasileirao season is over so Cruzeiro is not going to be distracted by other competitions. Corinthians does not have the defense to survive a 2-leg round with Cruzeiro so they have a very big road block in this competition right in the Semi-Finals. There is no real value in Corinthians at +275 to win this competition.  Vasco da Gama +450: Vasco da Gama is coming into the Semi-Finals as the team with the next best chance at bringing home the trophy according to the oddsmakers. Vasco da Gama has been having a good season in the Brasileirao as they are currently sitting inside the top 10. They have been staying very competitive in the league this season, but they are not a team that has a lot of quality in their squad. They are the weakest team left in the competition and they do have a very good attack, but that is also because their defense has been so bad. They have a top 5 attack in the Brasileirao with 46 goals scored in their 29 matches, but they have also allowed 41 goals which is higher in the league. They have been in great form heading into the final stretch of the season, but they still have a very tough path to win this competition. They do not have an easy match against Fluminense in the Semi-Finals, and either opponent will be very tough for them if they make it to the Finals. They very well could get by Fluminense, but both Cruzeiro and Corinthians have much better defenses so Vasco will not be able to score their way out of those matches. There is some value in Vasco da Gama to make it to the Finals as they could certainly get by Fluminense, but they do not have the squad to win this competition in the Final. There is no real value in Vasco da Gama at +450 to win this competition.  RecommendationOnly 1 team can take home the trophy this season and there is a clear option to do so. Cruzeiro is the best team left in the competition and it is theirs to win. They are not going to struggle against any of the other opponents and there is no team left in the competition that can really challenge them. This will also be a big focus for them as they have a chance to finish the season with multiple trophies this year. Cruzeiro at +175 is the best option to win the Copa do Brasil this season. 

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NFL Week 8: Things to Watch with these Players

by Vegas Writer

Saturday, Oct 25, 2025

With plenty of historic marks potentially within reach, it's time to start paying attention to these numbers as we enter Week 8 of the NFL season.It's numbers like these that exploit consistency, and could help make your decision with teams and/or player props.(Lines are courtesy BetMGM, as of Saturday morning at 8:30) New England quarterback Drake Maye has at least 200 passing yards and a passer rating of 100-or-higher in each of his past six starts. The Patriots are -7 vs. Cleveland San Francisco running back Christian McCaffrey leads the NFL with 981 scrimmage yards (516 receiving, 465 rushing) this season and has recorded at least five receptions and 100 scrimmage yards in each of the 49ers seven games. The 49ers are +2 at Houston Indianapolis running back Jonathan Taylor leads the NFL with 10 rushing touchdowns this season and has 61 rushing touchdowns in 74 career games, the third-most since he entered the league in 2020. The Colts are -14.5 vs. Tennessee Cincinnati wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase recorded a single-game franchise record 16 receptions for 161 yards and a touchdown in Week 7, his third game with at least 100 receiving yards and a touchdown reception this season. The Bengals are -6 vs. the Jets Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes passed for 286 yards and three touchdowns with a 126.6 passer rating last week, his 93rd career regular-season win - the most ever by a player under the age of 31. Mahomes has 45 career games with at least three touchdown passes. The Chiefs are -12.5 vs. Washington on Monday

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NCAAF, MLB, NBA, NHL, CFL and EPL Previews and Odds - 10/25/2025

by Big Al Staff

Saturday, Oct 25, 2025

The Saturday sports card features NCAAF, MLB, NBA, NHL, CFL, and EPL action.Week 9 in NCAAF college football concludes with 45 games between FBS opponents. Five NCAAF games on major national television kick off at noon ET. Georgia Tech hosts Syracuse on ESPN as a 16.5-point favorite with the total set at 52.5 (all odds from DraftKings). Indiana plays at home against UCLA on Fox as a 26.5-point favorite with an over/under of 53.5. Oklahoma is at home against Mississippi on ABC as a 4.5-point favorite with a total of 52.5. Kansas hosts Kansas State on TNT as a 3.5-point favorite with an over/under of 55.5. South Florida travels on the road to play Memphis on ESPN2 as a 6-point road favorite with a total of 58.5. Four NCAAF games on major national television start at 3:30 p.m. ET. Alabama plays at South Carolina on ABC as an 11.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 47.5. Iowa plays at home against Minnesota on CBS as a 9.5-point favorite with a total of 39.5. Iowa State is at home against BYU as a 2.5-point favorite with an over/under of 48.5. Vanderbilt hosts Missouri on ESPN as a 3-point favorite with a total of 52.5. Cincinnati plays at home against Baylor on ESPN2 as a 3.5-point favorite with an over/under of 67.5. Miami (FL) is home to play Stanford on ESPN at 7:00 p.m. ET as a 29.5-point favorite with a total of 45.5. Three more NCAAF games on major national television begin at 7:30 p.m. ET. Texas is on the road at LSU as a 2.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 49.5. Wyoming hosts Colorado State on the CBS Sports Network as a 4.5-point favorite with a total of 47.5. Michigan visits Michigan State on NBC at 7:30 p.m. ET as a 14-point road favorite with an over/under of 47.5. Arizona State plays at home against Houston on ESPN2 at 8:00 p.m. ET as a 7-point favorite with a total of 46.5. Utah is home against Colorado on ESPN at 10:15 p.m. ET as a 14-point favorite with an over/under of 48.5. Major League Baseball continues the World Series with Game 2 of this best-of-seven series. The Los Angeles Dodgers play in Toronto against the Blue Jays on Fox at 8:00 p.m. ET. The Blue Jays won the opening game of this series last night with an 11-4 victory. The Dodgers send out Yoshinobu Yamamoto to pitch against Toronto’s Kevin Gausman. Los Angeles is a -132 money-line road favorite with a total of 7.5. The National Basketball Association has five games on its docket. The Orlando Magic hosts the Chicago Bulls at 7:10 p.m. ET as a 5.5-point favorite with an over/under of 231.5. Two more NBA games tip off at 7:40 p.m. ET. The Oklahoma City Thunder are in Atlanta to face the Hawks as a 6.5-point road favorite with a total of 235.5. The Philadelphia 76ers play at home against the Charlotte Hornets as a 6.5-point favorite with an over/under of 232.5. The Indiana Pacers travel to Memphis to battle the Grizzlies at 8:10 p.m. ET as a 2.5-point road favorite with a total of 239.5. The Denver Nuggets are home against the Phoenix Suns at 9:10 p.m. ET as a 12.5-point favorite with an over/under of 234.5. The National Hockey League has 13 games on its slate. The Philadelphia Flyers host the New York Islanders at 12:37 p.m. ET as a -122 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Colorado Avalanche play in Boston against the Bruins at 3:07 p.m. ET as a -192 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 5.5. Two NHL games drop the puck at 5:07 p.m. ET. The Toronto Maple Leafs play at home against the Buffalo Sabres as a -170 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Tampa Bay Lightning are home against the Buffalo Sabres as a -198 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. Two more NHL games begin at 6:07 p.m. ET. The Vegas Golden Knights are on the road to challenge the Florida Panthers as a -118 money-line road favorite with a total of 5.5. The Minnesota Wild host the Utah Mammoth as a -125 money-line favorite with an over/under of 5.5. Four NHL games start at 7:07 p.m. ET. The Vancouver Canucks play at home against the Montreal Canadiens as a -115 money-line favorite with a total of 5.5. The Detroit Red Wings are home against the St. Louis Blues as a -112 money-line favorite with an over/under of 5.5. The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Columbus Blue Jackets as a -115 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Washington Capitals play at home against the Ottawa Senators as a -130 money-line favorite with an over/under of 5.5. Two NHL games begin at 8:07 p.m. ET. The Los Angeles Kings visit Nashville to take on the Predators as a -130 money-line road favorite with a total of 5.5. The Dallas Stars are home to play the Carolina Hurricanes as a -115 money-line favorite with an over/under of 5.5. The Edmonton Oilers play in Seattle against the Kraken at 10:07 p.m. ET as a -180 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. Week 21 in the Canadian Football League concludes with two games. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the Montreal Canadiens at 3:00 p.m. ET as a 3-point favorite with an over/under of 46.5. The British Columbia Lions are in Saskatchewan to face the Roughriders at 7:00 p.m. ET as a 7.5-point road favorite with a total of 51.5. Matchweek 9 in the English Premier League continues with four matches. Two matches begin at 10:00 a.m. ET. Chelsea plays at home against Sunderland as a -1.5 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 2.5. Newcastle United is home against Fulham on the USA Network as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with a total of 2.5. Manchester United hosts Brighton and Hove Albion at 12:30 p.m. ET as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 3.5. Liverpool travels on the road to play Brentford at 3:00 p.m. ET as a -0.5 goal-line road favorite with a total of 3.5. 

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National Champion, Anyone?

by Harry Gagnon

Friday, Oct 24, 2025

Who is going to be the "natty" in college football in the 2025-26 season ? Well, I guess we should start with the current national champs, The Ohio St Buckeyes. Ohio State's odds are currently at +260 and their QB Julian Sayin is catching fire at the right time (I'm just saying). Sayin completing an incredible 80% of his passes and at Camp Randall in Madison last week he was 36 of 42 , almost 400 yards a 4TD's. He's been great, but the main reason the Buckeyes are the favorite to repeat is their stifling defense. Brian Day's defense is rewriting the history books with 2 shutouts and holding teams to under 10 points 6 times this year. So, yes the Buckeyes as of now deserve to be the favorite, but the Alabama Crimson Tide is breathing down their necks at +650. QB Ty Simpson is right there in the Heisman race and his 20 total TD's and 71% completion percentage will lead 'Bama to the SEC title game and possibly even more for him and head coach Kalen DeBoer. At 8/1 is the extremely interesting Indiana Hoosiers and their sensational transfer QB Fernando Mendoza. Mendoza has his squad undefeated after taking care of Oregon who currently is 9/1 in Eugene 2 weeks ago. Mendoza has 23 TD's, just 2 picks and his top 2 WR's have over 1200 yards combined. This Hoosiers team is dangerous because they can beat you with their offense or their defense that kept the Ducks offense in check, plus the rest of their schedule is easy if you consider the collapse of Penn St.The 2 teams at 11/1 I'm not sold on. Texas A&M are favored in LSU this week despite giving up 42 points to a 2-5 Arkansas team and Notre Dame still have those 2 losses to start the season that might come back to haunt them (it is Halloween in a week, get it -haunt them, anyways lets get back to the teams that can win the title). Next up is a couple of southern schools in Georgia 12/1 and Miami 7/1. If the Bulldogs can make a run to the SEC Title game that could certainly help their ranking order for the playoffs, meanwhile (I had a feeling it was a matter of time) Carson Beck had a brutal game against Louisville 100/1 with 4 picks and I'm not backing Beck based on that and his history as a Georgia Bulldog. The ACC can be proud of the Cardinals who like I said shocked the Hurricanes but they still have Clemson and have to go to SMU on their schedule. Georgia Tech is 120/1 and are undefeated because of QB Haynes King. King's numbers are not great , but regardless he and the Yellow Jackets should not be taken lightly.The best of the rest are Vanderbilt at 40/1 who will have to overcome the earlier loss they suffered to Alabama, BYU at 180/1 who had a huge victory in 'The Holy War' last week, but 3 of their last 4 wins have been one score games and play Iowa St/Texas Tech in their next 2 games. As of now my title game is the Buckeyes versus 'Bama but who knows what happens in this 12 team playoff when the dust clears.

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Big Al's Daily Angle: MLB, NHL, NBA, CFL, EPL and NCAAF Previews and Odds - 10/24/2025

by Big Al Staff

Friday, Oct 24, 2025

The Friday sports card features NCAAF, MLB, NBA, NHL, CFL, and EPL action.Week 9 in NCAAF college football continues with three games between FBS opponents. North Texas travels on the road to play Charlotte on ESPN2 at 7:00 p.m. ET as a 25.5-point road favorite with the total set at 60.5 (all odds from DraftKings). Virginia Tech hosts California on ESPN at 7:30 p.m. ET as a 6-point favorite with an over/under of 50.5. Boise State plays at Nevada on the CBS Sports Network at 10:00 p.m. ET as a 21.5-point road favorite with a total of 51.5. Major League Baseball begins the World Series with Game 1 of this best-of-seven series. The Los Angeles Dodgers are on the road against the Toronto Blue Jays on Fox at 8:00 p.m. ET. The Dodgers send out Blake Snell to pitch against the Blue Jays’ Trey Yesavage. Los Angeles is a -158 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 7.5. The National Basketball Association has 12 games on its docket. The Toronto Raptors play at home against the Milwaukee Brewers at 6:40 p.m. ET as a 1.5-point favorite with a total of 232.5. The Orlando Magic are home against the Atlanta Hawks at 7:10 p.m. ET as a 4.5-point favorite with an over/under of 231.5. Two more NBA games tip off at 7:40 p.m. ET. The Cleveland Cavaliers visit Brooklyn to take on the Nets as a 13.5-point road favorite with a total of 222.5. The New York Knicks host the Boston Celtics on Prime Video as a 5.5-point favorite with an over/under of 228.5. Three NBA games start at 8:10 p.m. ET. The Memphis Grizzlies play at home against the Miami Heat as a 3.5-point favorite with a total of 233.5. The San Antonio Spurs play in New Orleans against the Pelicans as a 3.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 231.5. The Houston Rockets are home against the Detroit Pistons as a 5.5-point favorite with a total of 226.5. The Dallas Mavericks host the Washington Wizards at 8:40 p.m. ET as a 10.5-point favorite with an over/under of 228.5. Three NBA games begin at 10:10 p.m. ET. The Golden State Warriors are on the road against the Portland Trail Blazers as a 1.5-point road favorite with a total of 226.5. The Sacramento Kings play at home against the Utah Jazz as a 5.5-point favorite with an over/under of 232.5. The Minnesota Timberwolves travel to Los Angeles to face the Lakers on Prime Video as a 2.5-point road favorite with a total of 225.5. The Los Angeles Clippers are home against the Phoenix Suns at 10:40 p.m. ET as a 9.5-point favorite with an over/under of 224.5. The National Hockey League has four games on its slate. Three NHL games drop the puck at 7:07 p.m. ET. The Toronto Maple Leafs play in Buffalo against the Sabres as a -125 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The Washington Capitals are on the road against the Columbus Blue Jackets as a -115 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The New Jersey Devils host the San Jose Sharks as a -345 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Winnipeg Jets play at home against the Calgary Flames at 8:07 p.m. ET as a -162 money-line favorite with an over/under of 5.5. Week 21 in the Canadian Football League kicks off with two games. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are home against the Ottawa Redblacks at 7:00 p.m. ET as a 14-point favorite with a total of 52.5. The Calgary Stampeders visit the Edmonton Elks at 9:30 p.m. ET as a 6-point road favorite with an over/under of 53.5. Matchweek 9 in the English Premier League begins with one match. Leeds United hosts West Ham United on the USA Network at 3:00 p.m. ET as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with a total of 2.5. 

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College Football 5 Teams To Sell High

by Kyle Hunter

Thursday, Oct 23, 2025

It’s late October and we are all the way to Week 9 in college football. Let’s take a look at five teams who have been great to bettors so far this year that I think you might want to sell high on soon.BYU (5-2 ATS) The Cougars have been excellent this year at 7-0 straight up. I think Sitake is an excellent coach, but BYU has been very fortunate to win some of their recent games. BYU must play three of their next four games on the road. The games at Texas Tech and at Cincinnati will be particularly interesting. Bear Bachmeier has done a solid job managing the game for the Cougars, but I don’t think he can throw it around if BYU really needs to score a lot. This is a good team, but I think there are chances to fade them coming.Western Kentucky (6-2 ATS) The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers were fortunate to cover against Louisiana Tech earlier this week. Maverick McIvor is injured and it is unknown how much time he will miss. The Hilltoppers are likely to be laying points in their next couple games, but I’d be careful with laying those points. Western Kentucky is one of the worst run defenses in the country too. If they are playing a team that can run (see Jacksonville State in the last game of the year), that could be dangerous!Western Michigan (6-1 ATS) Western Michigan has covered this year thanks to their much improved defense. The Broncos are excellent against the rush, and only mediocre against the pass. Western Michigan has no real offensive identity, and the teams on their schedule who can score are likely to be tough for them to hang around with the whole game. Marshall Thundering Herd (5-2 ATS) I’ll admit Marshall has been better than I expected. Marshall still has a pretty weak defense though, and they will be on the road for three of their next four contests. The lone home game during that span is against James Madison, who is the class of the Sun Belt Conference. I think we’ll find a couple good fade spots the rest of the way here.Hawaii Warriors (6-2 ATS) Hawaii has been on a great run of late,  but they are awfully reliant on the pass game with Alejado working. Hawaii is still giving up a lot defensively, and their next three opponents have elite offenses. They are on a bye week this week, but a road trip to San Jose State could be very tricky. The home date against San Diego State is one I have my eye on as well.

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