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Week 10 NFL Player Props

by ASA, Inc.

Friday, Nov 10, 2023

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

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NFL Top 10 Rankings: Week 10

by Wayne Root

Friday, Nov 10, 2023

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

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

by Big Al Staff

Friday, Nov 10, 2023

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

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

by Big Al Staff

Thursday, Nov 09, 2023

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

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NFL Week 10: VW's Power Rankings

by Vegas Writer

Wednesday, Nov 08, 2023

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

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How to Navigate the NBA’s In-Season Tournament

by Oskeim Sports

Wednesday, Nov 08, 2023

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

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

by Big Al Staff

Wednesday, Nov 08, 2023

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

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NCAA Football Top 10 Poll - Week 11

by Wayne Root

Tuesday, Nov 07, 2023

Michigan vs Penn St, Ole Miss vs Georgia and Oregon vs USC highlight this weekend games.   1. Michigan (9-0) We shall finally see if Michigan is worthy off the number 1 position as they have a meeting with Penn St this Saturday on the road. Meanwhile, for the ninth time in nine games, Michigan beat up a weaker opponent as it handled Purdue, 41-13, on Saturday. The Wolverines have won every game this season by at least 24 points, partially due to the fact that they still haven’t faced a top-25 team in PFF’s power rankings. On the off the gridiron news, disciplinary action is likely coming for Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh following the NCAA's investigation into sign-stealing and yesterday's resignation from staffer Connor Stalions. 2. Georgia (9-0) Georgia survived a scare from No. 12 Missouri on Saturday, escaping with a 30-21 victory. Carson Beck threw a pair of touchdown passes, Georgia scored 14 points in a decisive third quarter and the Bulldogs' championship-level defense came up with two crucial fourth-quarter interceptions to prove the difference against the upset-minded Tigers. Carson Beck continued to show why he’s one of the most underrated quarterbacks in the country. His 90.0 passing grade this season ranks sixth among all signal-callers in the country. Making that even more impressive is the fact that his top target, Brock Bowers, has missed the past two games due to an ankle injury. While the Tigers were the best team the Bulldogs have played all season, Georgia hosts a top-10 team in Ole Miss this Saturday. 3. Washington (9-0) Dillon Johnson gashed USC for 256 yards rushing and four touchdowns as the Huskies stayed unbeaten in their quest to the reach the College Football Playoff. Michael Penix added two touchdown passes to his impressive total on the season, but it was Johnson's big plays on the ground that kept the Trojans at bay. Both teams surpassed 500 yards of total offense, but it was the Huskies who came up with two late stops when they needed them the most. The Washington-USC over/under was the highest among all games this weekend at 75.5, and the over still hit by nearly 20 points. In a game that produced 1,087 yards of total offense, Washington outlasted defensless USC 52-42. Michael Penix Jr. outdueled reigning Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams in the shootout and staked his claim as one of the top contenders for this year’s award. The sixth-year senior tossed two big-time throws without any turnover-worthy plays in the victory and his 91.4 passing grade on the season is third among all signal-callers in the country. He’ll face a much stingier defense this Saturdayin Utah. 4. Ohio St (9-0) Rutgers had Ohio State on the ropes this past weekend, as the Scarlet Knights trailed by just five in the fourth quarter. Ohio State avoided a monumental upset with 28 points in the second half, erasing a halftime deficit in a big way to stay unbeaten. Jordan Hancock's 93-yard interception return for a touchdown in the third quarter was the backbreaker for the Scarlet Knights, who had a chance to move ahead by two possessions inside the red zone. Marvin Harrison Jr. tacked on two trips to the end zone in the fourth quarter to give him 10 on the season. That was enough for the Buckeyes to slam the door shut on a potential upset and escape with a 35-16 victory. The bad news for the Buckeyes is at their quarterback position. While C.J. Stroud dominates in his rookie campaign for the Houston Texans, his replacement in Columbus has been solid but unspectacular. Kyle McCord has as many turnover-worthy plays (12) as big-time throws this year, and his 74.6 grade ranks just 66th among FBS quarterbacks. 5. Florida State (9-0) The Seminoles played one of their most complete defensive performances of the season in a road win over the Panthers and Jordan Travis threw for 360 yards en route to a 9-0 start. FSU clinched a spot in the ACC Championship Game with the win and will likely play Louisville the first weekend of December to determine a spot in the playoff for the Seminoles. Mike Norvell and his team aren't getting ahead of themselves, however. Despite being without his top two receivers, Keon Coleman and Johnny Wilson, Jordan Travis still threw for 360 yards with a pair of big-time throws in a 24-7 win over Pittsburgh. While other top playoff contenders have difficult stretches to close out the season, the Seminoles are simply in the mode of “Don’t screw it up”. Florida State doesn’t play a ranked team until at least the ACC Championship Game, as it must face Miami (FL), North Alabama and Florida to close the season. 6. Alabama (8-1) In what ended up being an epic duel between dual-threat quarterbacks, Jalen Milroe and Alabama emerged victorious over then-No. 14 LSU, 42-28. The redshirt sophomore ran for 155 yards and four touchdowns against the Tigers, earning an 84.5 grade in the process. Milroe’s development this season has been extraordinary. Since being benched in Week 3, his 90.2 grade is fifth among all quarterbacks in the country. Fueled by Milroe's marvelous outing and a defense that only allowed seven points in the second half, Alabama moved closer to clinching another SEC West title under Nick Saban with a momentum-building win over the Tigers. Alabama scored the game's final 21 points after LSU moved ahead, 28-21, in the third quarter. Alabama was able to overcome a huge performance from LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels to avenge last season's loss to the Tigers. 7. Oregon (8-1) Bo Nix threw four touchdown passes and ran for two other scores during Oregon's blitzing of the Bears. Oregon hasn't lost since the setback to Washington last month. This week's showdown at USC is pivotal for the Ducks, who are trying to stay at the top of the Pac-12 race with Washington in hopes of a redo of sorts in December's league title game. Speaking of quarterbacks with incredible growth, that’s precisely what Oregon has in Bo Nix. The fifth-year senior endured a tumultuous three years at Auburn to begin his career but has blossomed into one of the nation’s best signal-callers after moving to Eugene. Nix’s 91.6 passing grade this season paces all quarterbacks in college football, as does his 85.1% adjusted completion rate. If Nix and the Ducks continue their success the rest of the season, a Heisman could be featured in his trophy case. 8. Texas (8-1) Texas squandered a 20-point lead in the second half, but kept pace at the top of the Big 12 title hunt with a 33-30 overtime win over Kansas State. The Longhorns dodged the potential game-tying field goal late in the fourth quarter after Chris Tennant whiffed on a 27-yard attempt, but he made up for it with one second left after nailing a 45-yarder to force overtime. The Longhorns were previously in total control behind strong performances on the ground from Jonathon Brooks and Cedric Baxter. Even though the Longhorns blew a massive lead, it was still an impressive win considering starting quarterback Quinn Ewers was once again out due to a shoulder injury. While Maalik Murphy has won two games in his stead, his performance has left plenty to be desired. The redshirt freshman has just a 52.4 passing grade this season with four big-time throws and six turnover-worthy plays. If Ewers is unable to go against TCU, it might be wise for head coach Steve Sarkisian to give Arch Manning a shot.  The true freshman was the No. 1 overall recruit in the 2023 class and is the next in line to the Manning quarterback dynasty. However, Manning might bolt to the transfer portal. 9. Penn St (8-1) After a sluggish two weeks that included a loss to Ohio State and a close win over Indiana, Penn State rebounded in a big way with a 51-15 victory over Maryland on Saturday. Penn State shook off the cobwebs quickly from last week's near-whiff against Indiana and disposed of the Terrapins without issue on the road behind four touchdown passes from Drew Allar. Kaytron Allen rushed for 91 yards and had a plunge into the end zone as the Nittany Lions improved to 8-1 and remained one game back of Big Ten East co-leaders Michigan and Ohio State coming down the stretch. Drew Allar finished with a career-high 91.3 grade on the day as the sophomore tossed a pair of big-time throws with no turnover-worthy plays. The Nittany Lions will need him and the rest of the team to find similar success this weekend as they take on undefeated Michigan in the Wolverines’ first true test of the season. 10. Ole Miss (8-1)  We almost moved the Rebels up in the poll. Depending on the outcome this Saturday, movement is definitely coming for Ole Miss whether they move forward or a team that disappears in the bottom 25. Ole Miss has quietly put together a very impressive resume thus far, beating current top-25 teams like LSU and Tulane while only losing to Alabama on the road. The Rebels’ stars were stars during a tight win over Texas A&M, one finalized after the Aggies’ potential game-tying field goal fell short of the crossbar in the final seconds. Jaxson Dart finished 24 of 33 for 387 yards and two touchdowns while Quinshon Judkins piled up 102 yards and three scores on the ground. Ole Miss was one game back of Alabama in the SEC West entering the day and battles unbeaten Georgia this weekend. Jaxson Dart is having a similarly underrated year, as his 91.0 grade is sixth among all quarterbacks in the country. Both he and the Rebels have a chance to make some serious noise this weekend against the defending back-to-back champs in Georgia.

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NCAAF, NHL, NCAAB, and UEFA Champions League Previews and Odds - 11/07/2023

by Big Al Staff

Tuesday, Nov 07, 2023

The Tuesday sports card features NCAAF, NHL, NCAAB, and UEFA Champions League action.The 11th week in college football begins with three games on national television between FBS opponents. Two NCAAF games kick off at 7 PM ET. Northern Illinois hosts Ball State on the CBS Sports Network. The Huskies were on a three-game winning streak before a 37-31 upset loss at Central Michigan as a 6.5-point favorite last Tuesday. The Cardinals lost for the fifth time in their last six games after a 24-21 loss at Bowling Green as a 5-point underdog on Wednesday. Northern Illinois is a 10-point favorite, with the total set at 43 (all odds from DraftKings unless indicated otherwise). Western Michigan plays at home against Central Michigan on ESPNU at 7 PM ET. The Broncos ended their three-game losing streak with a 45-21 win at Eastern Michigan as a 3-point favorite on October 28th. The Chippewas won for the second time in their last three games after a 37-31 upset victory at Northern Illinois as a 6.5-point underdog on Tuesday. Western Michigan is a 3-point favorite with a total of 56.5. Ohio travels to Buffalo on ESPN2 at 7:30 PM ET. The Bobcats lost for the second time in their last three games in a 30-16 upset loss to Miami (OH) as a 7.5-point favorite on October 28th. The Bulls lost for the second time in their last three games in a 31-13 loss at Toledo as a 14.5-point underdog on Tuesday. Ohio is a 7-point road favorite with an over/under of 44. The National Hockey League has ten games on its slate. Two NHL games drop the puck at 7:07 PM ET. The Carolina Hurricanes are at home against the Buffalo Sabres as a -198 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Tampa Bay Lightning play in Montreal against the Canadiens as a -162 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. Two more NHL games start at 7:37 PM ET. The New York Islanders host the Minnesota Wild as a -130 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6. The New York Rangers play at home against the Detroit Red Wings on TNT as a -166 money-line favorite with a total of 6. The Winnipeg Jets are in St. Louis Blues at 8:07 PM ET as a -135 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6. Two more NHL games begin at 9:07 PM ET. The Seattle Kraken visit Arizona to play the Coyotes with both teams priced as a -110 money line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Calgary Flames are at home against the Nashville Predators as a -135 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6. Two NHL games start at 10:07 PM ET. The Pittsburgh Penguins play in Anaheim against the Ducks as a -162 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The Colorado Avalanche host the New Jersey Devils on TNT as a -175 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Philadelphia Flyers are in San Jose to play the Sharks at 10:37 PM ET as a -192 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5.The college basketball schedule has five games on national television. Two NCAAB games tip off at 7 PM ET. Georgetown plays at home against Le Moyne on FS2 as an 18.5-point favorite with an over/under of 145. St. John’s is at home against Stony Brook on FS1 as an 18-point favorite with a total of 143.5. Three NCAAB games start at 9 PM ET. DePaul hosts Purdue-Fort Wayne on FS2 as an 11.5-point favorite with an over/under of 143.5. Creighton plays at home against Florida A&M on FS1 as a 30-point favorite with a total of 136. Baylor battles Auburn on ESPN on a neutral court at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The Bears are a 2-point favorite with an over/under of 143.Matchday 4 in the UEFA Champions League begins with eight group-stage matches. Two matches start at 12:45 PM ET. Newcastle United travels to Borussia Dortmund in a pick ‘em match with a total of 2.5. Barcelona plays at Shakhtar Donetsk as a -1.5 goal-line road favorite with an over/under of 3.5.Six matches conclude the UCL card at 3 PM ET. Atletico Madrid plays at home against Celtic on the CBS Sports Network as a -1.5 goal-line favorite with a total of 3. Feyenoord is at RB Lazio in a pick ‘em match with an over/under of 2.5. Paris Saint-Germain visits Inter Milan as a -0.5 goal-line road favorite with a total of 2.5. Manchester City is at home against the Young Boys as a -2.5 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 3.5. RB Leipzig plays at Crvena Zvezda as a -1 goal-line road favorite with a total of 3. FC Porto hosts Antwerp as a -1.5 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 2.5. All eight Champions League matches are available on Paramount+.

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Your Best College Basketball Futures Right Now

by Oskeim Sports

Monday, Nov 06, 2023

It’s almost hard to believe, but the 2023-24 college basketball season tips off on Wednesday, November 8. That means it’s time to take a look at the college basketball futures market. There are a number of great values right now. Here, we take a look at four. Aggies Win March MadnessKey veteran returnees give Texas A&M a ton of experience. They have a standout point guard, play great defense, and rebound well. Those are keys to winning a national championship.  The Aggies, who finished 15-3 in the SEC last year and have returned every member of their starting lineup save for Dexter Dennis. Texas A&M would have received one of the top four seeds in the NCAA tournament last year if not for a poor non-conference strength of schedule and a few disappointing early losses. Wade Taylor IV is one of the top point guards in the nation and runs the offense. With Julius Marble, Henry Coleman III, and Andersson Garcia as their big men, A&M should be well-positioned to be a top rebounding team once again.  The Aggies also have a coach who has been there before. Buzz Williams, who led Marquette and Virginia Tech to the second round of the NCAA tournament and came perilously close to making it to the Final Four, will lead the Aggies again this season. You can get Texas A&M at a value at +5500 to win a national title this season. Is This Creighton’s Year?The stage has been set for a deep run this March by Creighton with two Sweet 16 appearances in the last three seasons. With their starting five, the Bluejays should be able to break into the top 10 early this season. They finished 12th in the KenPom rankings last season. Normally, a team that has historically built its roster through player development and continuity would find it impossible to overcome the losses of Arthur Kaluma and Ryan Nembhard. However, this offseason, head coach Greg McDermott hit the portal successfully. At point guard, Steven Ashworth is a fantastic addition because he combines deadly long-range shooting with effective playmaking. During his final season at Utah State, he averaged 16.2 points per game and made 43% of his three-point attempts. With Trey Alexander and Ryan Kalkbrenner back, teams will have to play a pick-your-poison game every night because of their ability to shoot the basketball. Their final member of the big four, Baylor Scheierman, is a stat-sheet stuffer with a ton of March Madness experience. Creighton plays in a tough Big East conference which prepares them for the rigors of March Madness. McDermott has been there before and this could be the team that finally breaks into the Final Four. Creighton is a top-3 Big East team and at least a No. 5 seed in the tourney this year. You can bet the Bluejays to win it all at +3300. What Happened to Kentucky? There isn't a definite favorite to win the SEC this season, but Kentucky is still a strong contender at +600 to win the conference for the first time since 2020. In four of the previous five SEC seasons, the Wildcats have finished 12-6, 14-4, 15-3, and 15-3, but they have only won one conference title. Each year, head coach John Calipari adds to the Kentucky roster. This year, the Wildcats will still start a mix of freshmen alongside fifth-year guard Antonio Reeves and West Virginia transfer Tre Mitchell. Calipari is feeling the heat in Lexington after early exits from the NCAA tourney the last few years.  They will host Tennessee, Alabama, and Arkansas, all favorites to win the conference. An upset here or there and the Wildcats may be worth a small stake to win the SEC at +600. Speaking of the SEC Given how loaded the SEC is, Arkansas has a good chance of winning the 2024 NCAA title. For some reason, no one is paying much attention to the Hogs in the conference battle.  Davonte Davis is back for Arkansas, and Trevon Brazile returns after a season-ending injury early in 2022. If Brazile hadn't been hurt, he was probably a lottery pick in the 2023 NBA draft. Head coach Eric Musselman added a number of key additions via the transfer portal.  The starting lineup includes El Ellis from Louisville, Chandler Lawson from Memphis, Keyon Menifield Jr. from Washington, Jeremiah Davenport from Cincinnati, Tramon Mark from Houston and Khalif Battle from Temple. And, Musselman landed two top-60 recruits in Baye Fall and Layden Blocker. The Razorbacks were ranked in the top 20 by KenPom in terms of both adjusted offensive and defensive efficiency. This is a team that can get it done on both ends of the floor. It’s why you should consider Arkansas to win the SEC Championship at +850.

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAAB and EPL Previews and Odds - 11/6/23

by Big Al Staff

Monday, Nov 06, 2023

The Monday sports card features NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAAB, and EPL action.Week 9 in the NFL concludes with one game. The Los Angeles Chargers travel to New York to play the Jets on ABC and ESPN at 8:15 PM ET. The Chargers are a 3.5-point road favorite, with the total set at 39.5 (all odds from DraftKings unless indicated otherwise). The National Basketball Association has 12 games on its docket. Four NBA games tip off at 7:10 PM ET. The Golden State Warriors play in Detroit against the Pistons as a 6-point road favorite with an over/under of 228.5. The Indiana Pacers host the San Antonio Spurs as a 7.5-point favorite with a total of 238. The Orlando Magic play at home against the Dallas Mavericks as a 1.5-point favorite with an over/under of 224.5. The Philadelphia 76ers are at home against the Washington Wizards as an 11.5-point favorite with a total of 227.5. Three NBA games start at 7:40 PM ET. The Milwaukee Bucks play in Brooklyn against the Nets as a 5.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 230. The Miami Heat host the Los Angeles Lakers as a 1-point favorite with a total of 221.5. The Los Angeles Clippers are in New York to play the Knicks as a 2-point road favorite with an over/under of 226.5. Four NBA games begin at 8:10 PM ET. The Chicago Bulls play at home against the Utah Jazz as a 3.5-point favorite with a total of 223.5. The Houston Rockets are at home against the Sacramento Kings as a 2-point favorite with an over/under of 219. The Boston Celtics play in Minnesota against the Timberwolves as a 4-point road favorite with a total of 225.5. The Atlanta Hawks visit Oklahoma City to play the Thunder as a 2.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 236.5. The Denver Nuggets host the New Orleans Pelicans at 9:10 PM ET as a 6-point favorite with a total of 223. The National Hockey League has two games on its slate. Two NHL games drop the puck at 7:07 PM ET. The Florida Panthers play at home against the Columbus Blue Jackets as a -238 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Toronto Maple Leafs are at home against the Tampa Bay Lightning as a -155 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Dallas Stars host the Boston Bruins at 8:07 PM ET as a -130 money-line favorite with an over/under of 5.5. The Edmonton Oilers play at Vancouver against the Canucks at 10:07 PM ET as a -118 money-line road favorite with a total of 7. The college basketball season tips off with four games on national television on its schedule. Oregon plays at home against Georgia on truTV at 4 PM ET as a 5-point favorite with an over/under of 139.5. Rutgers is at home against Princeton on Peacock at 7 PM ET as a 5.5-point favorite with a total of 137. USC visits Kansas State on TNT at 10 PM ET as a 3-point road favorite with an over/under of 143. San Diego State plays at home against Cal-State Fullerton on FS1 as a 15-point favorite with a total of 131. Matchweek 11 in the English Premier League concludes with one match. Tottenham is at home against Chelsea at 3 PM ET as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 3.

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NFL, NBA, NHL and EPL Previews and Odds - 11/05/2023

by Big Al Staff

Sunday, Nov 05, 2023

The Sunday sports card features NFL, NBA, NHL, and EPL action.Week 9 in the NFL continues with 12 games. Nine NFL games kick off at 1 PM ET. The Kansas City Chiefs battle the Miami Dolphins at Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt, Germany on the NFL Network at 9:30 AM ET. The Chiefs are a 1-point favorite, with the total set at 50.5 (all odds from DraftKings unless indicated otherwise). Seven NFL games tip off at 1 PM ET. The Atlanta Falcons play at home against the Minnesota Vikings as a 4-point favorite with an over/under of 37.5. The Baltimore Ravens are at home against the Seattle Seahawks as a 6.5-point favorite with a total of 44. The Cleveland Browns host the Arizona Cardinals as a 12.5-point favorite with an over/under of 38. The Green Bay Packers play at home against the Los Angeles Rams as a 3.5-point favorite with a total of 38. The Houston Texans are at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a 3-point favorite with an over/under of 40. The New England Patriots host the Washington Commanders as a 2.5-point favorite with a total of 41. The New Orleans Saints play at home against the Chicago Bears as a 9.5-point favorite with an over/under of 41. The Indianapolis Colts travel to Carolina to play the Panthers at 4:05 PM ET as a 2-point road favorite with a total of 44. Two more NFL games start at 4:25 PM ET. The Las Vegas Raiders are at home against the New York Giants as a 1.5-point favorite with an over/under of 37.5. The Philadelphia Eagles host the Dallas Cowboys as a 3-point favorite with a total of 47. Sunday Night Football on NBC has the Cincinnati Bengals playing at home against the Buffalo Bills at 8:20 PM ET. The Bengals are a 2.5-point favorite with an over/under of 50.5. The National Basketball Association has five games on its docket. The Phoenix Suns visit Detroit to play the Pistons at 3:10 PM ET as a 5.5-point road favorite with a total of 222.5. The Toronto Raptors play in San Antonio against the Spurs at 3:40 PM ET as a 3-point road favorite with an over/under of 224. The Cleveland Cavaliers are at home against the Golden State Warriors at 6:10 PM ET as a 1.5-point favorite with a total of 224. The Dallas Mavericks host the Charlotte Hornets at 7:40 PM ET as an 11.5-point favorite with an over/under of 236. The Memphis Grizzlies are in Portland to play the Trail Blazers at 9:10 PM ET as a 2.5-point road favorite with a total of 218.5. The National Hockey League has two games on its slate. The New Jersey Devils travel to Chicago to play the Blackhawks at 7:07 PM ET as a -230 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Vegas Golden Knights play in Anaheim against the Ducks at 8:07 PM ET as a -185 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. Matchweek 11 in the English Premier League continues with two matches on the USA Network. Aston Villa is at Nottingham Forest at 9 AM ET as a -0.5 goal-line road favorite with an over/under of 2.5. Liverpool travels to Luton Town at 11:30 AM ET as a -2 goal-line road favorite with a total of 3.5.

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