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Big Al's Daily Angle: NBA, NHL, NCAAB and MLB Previews and Odds - 03/25/26

by Big Al Staff

Wednesday, Mar 25, 2026

The Wednesday sports card features NBA, NHL, NCAAB, and MLB action. The National Basketball League has 12 games on its docket. Three NBA games tip off at 7:10 p.m. ET. The Los Angeles Lakers travel to Indiana to play the Pacers as a 10.5-point road favorite with the total set at 239.5 (all odds from DraftKings). The Philadelphia 76ers host the Chicago Bulls as a 6.5-point favorite with an over/under of 237.5. The Detroit Pistons play at home against the Atlanta Hawks on ESPN as a 2.5-point favorite with a total of 226.5. Two NBA games start at 7:40 p.m. ET. The Oklahoma City Thunder play in Boston against the Celtics as a 2.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 217.5. The Cleveland Cavaliers are at home to face the Miami Heat as a 3.5-point favorite with a total of 241.5. The San Antonio Spurs are on the road to take on the Memphis Grizzlies at 8:10 p.m. ET as a 16.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 234.5. The Utah Jazz host the Washington Wizards at 9:10 p.m. ET as a 4.5-point favorite with a total of 240.5. The Houston Rockets visit Minnesota to challenge the Timberwolves on ESPN at 9:40 p.m. ET as a 1.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 223.5. Three NBA games begin at 10:10 p.m. ET. The Golden State Warriors play at home against the Brooklyn Nets as an 11.5-point favorite with a total of 215.5. The Portland Trail Blazers are home to battle the Milwaukee Bucks as a 12.5-point favorite with an over/under of 226.5. The Denver Nuggets host the Dallas Mavericks as a 14.5-point favorite with a total of 245.5. The Los Angeles Clippers play at home against the Toronto Raptors at 10:40 p.m. ET as a 4.5-point favorite with an over/under of 225.5. The National Hockey League has two games on its slate that both drop the puck at 7:37 p.m. ET. The Buffalo Sabres are home to play the Boston Bruins as a -205 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The New York Rangers play in Toronto against the Maple Leafs on TNT as a -115 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 225.5. The NCAAB college basketball schedule has the final two games in the NIT quarterfinals on ESPN2. Dayton is home to take on Illinois State at 7:00 p.m. ET. The Flyers won for the 10th time in their previous 12 games with an 80-61 victory at UNC-Wilmington as a 3.5-point favorite on Saturday in the second round of the NIT. The Redbirds won for the fourth time in their previous five games in a 78-75 upset victory at Wake Forest as an 8.5-point underdog on Sunday. Dayton is a 7.5-point favorite with a total of 139.5. Auburn hosts Nevada at 9:00 p.m. ET. The Tigers won for the third time in their previous four games with a 91-85 victory at home against Seattle as a 14.5-point favorite in the second round of the NIT on Sunday. The Wolf Pack won for the fourth time in their previous five games in a 73-63 win at home against Liberty as a 7.5-point favorite on Saturday. Auburn is a 9.5-point favorite with an over/under of 154.5. The opening night of the Major League Baseball regular season has one game on its schedule. The New York Yankees are on the road in San Francisco to take on the Giants on Netflix at 8:05 p.m. ET. Max Fried gets the ball for the Yankees to pitch against Logan Webb for the Giants. New York is a -123 money-line road favorite with a total of 7. 

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Ranking the Big Dance's Final 16 Teams, Part 2 (Teams #9 to #16)

by Vegas Writer

Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026

From 68 to 16, that's quick, and we have just two weeks left in the college basketball season.I decided to throw the remaining 16 teams from the dance into a blender and rank what teams we have left.Here is Part 2 with a quick glance into the regional semifinals:9. Michigan St. - This seems low for the Spartans, but that tells me how good this field has been. Nevertheless, Tom Izzo has his team fine-tuned with its defensive nature, and could be a thorn for anyone as long as it's still around. The Spartans have allowed 68.0 points per game after two rounds, and with time to make adjustments, could send UConn packing.10. St. John's - Speaking of being too low, how good is St. John's? This team has been consistent since being blown out by UConn on Feb. 25, reeling off eight straight wins by an average of 14.2 points per game. During that stretch, the Red Storm are holding teams to a .412 shooting clip, including a stingy .260 from 3-point range.11. Arkansas - This completes the trifecta of legendary coaches in the 9 through 11 slots, as John Calipari has the Razorbacks poised for a run after scoring an average of 95.5 points per game with wins over Hawaii and High Point. The Razorbacks have won seven straight on the hardwood, but they've failed to cover three of their last five. The last time they caught anything close to this big a number, they were +9.5 at Florida and lost by 34.12. Nebraska - Anything from this point forward should be considered a bonus for the Cornhuskers, who recorded their first win in the dance, ever, which I found shocking. Then they made it two straight with a win over Vanderbilt in what was probably the best game thus far. Next up is a familiar foe in Big 10-rival Iowa. The teams split the regular season series, and Iowa has won and covered four of the last five meetings.13. Alabama - The Crimson Tide are proving they'll do just fine without Aden Holloway, and certainly letting the world know there is no distraction. Alabama's offense has scored 90 points in each of its first two games of the event, while winning by an average margin of 22.5 points after dispatching Hofstra and Texas Tech. The Tide have covered five of their last seven overall.14. Tennessee - The Volunteers are in the regional semifinals for the fourth consecutive season, as coach Rick Barnes continues to thrive with stellar defensive teams that do just enough on the offensive end to churn out wins. Next up is a banged-up Iowa State squad that might be vulnerable against a physical Vols squad that will apply pressure early and often.15. Iowa - The betting market didn't appreciate the books making Nebraska a favorite, as the line moved two points toward Iowa. Understandably, since anything is possible for the Hawkeyes when star guard Bennett Stirtz is on the floor, as we saw when they became the first No. 9 seed to defeat a No. 1 since Florida State took down Xavier eight years ago. As mentioned, the Hawkeyes will meet a familiar foe in Nebraska.16. Texas - Here is your Cinderella, as the Longhorns are the only double-digit seed left in the tournament. I'm skeptical about this team though, as I don't know how the Longhorns will slow Purdue's offense. Of course, I can imagine Texas coach Sean Miller would love nothing more than to lead the 'Horns into the regional final where he potentially could face his former team, Arizona.

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Sweet 16 Stats/Trends Since 2005

by Kyle Hunter

Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026

We’ve reached the Sweet 16! I would say the Round of 64 lacked the drama we like to see in the NCAA Tournament, but the Round of 32 was fantastic. There are some great matchups set for this week.Let’s take a look at some Sweet 16 Stats/TrendsNumbers Since 2005ATS NumbersSweet 16 Underdogs are 84-70 ATS. Sweet 16 underdogs who have covered 50% or less of their games for the season as a whole are 29-17-2 ATS. That is a 21.8% ROI.Defensive underdogs have the best ATS records in this period. Teams who have relied on high shooting numbers have not fared as well.John Calipari is 11-2 ATS in his last 13 Sweet 16 appearancesTom Izzo is 4-6 ATS in his last 10 Sweet 16 gamesMatt Painter is 3-5 ATS in his last 8 Sweet 16 contests.The SEC conference is 27-14-2 ATS in their last 43 Sweet 16 games.Favorites who average 15.5 assists or less per game are only 34-51 ATS in their last 85 Sweet 16 games.Totals Numbers Sweet 16 Games are 89-69 to the under since 2005. Sweet 16 totals of 141.5 or higher are 43-30 the under. Sweet 16 totals of 151 or higher are actually 15-10 to the over.Tom Izzo coached teams have seen the under go 8-2 in the Sweet 16 RoundKelvin Sampson’s teams are 5-1 to the under in the Sweet 16.Rick Barnes coached teams are 4-2 to the over in the Sweet 16.Nate Oats teams are 3-1 to the over in the Sweet 16The under is 38-20 in the Sweet 16 when the spread is -6 or higher. The under is 27-12 in the Sweet 16 when the game spread is -7.5 or higher.My thoughts- the underdog and under correlation makes sense. I believe at least part of the reason for the under being valuable during this round is we are once again seeing a new venue. Many of these are very large venues with difficult shooting backdrops too. The Elite 8 unders have not done nearly as well as Sweet 16 unders.Enjoy the Sweet 16! 

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3 Tips For MLB Early Season Betting

by Kyle Hunter

Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026

Baseball season is here. Let's take a look at 3 tips for betting the MLB early in the year.  Pay Attention To The WeatherThere isn’t a time in the season where the weather matters more than early in the season, especially in some of the cooler areas. Everyone knows to pay attention to the weather at Wrigley. Most people don’t check the weather enough in places like Boston, Cleveland, Detroit, and Minnesota. There are going to be games in the early portion of the season where it is cooler and the winds are blowing in 20 mph or more. Those are great opportunities to look for full game unders or even bet on some player prop unders for that particular game. It can be really tough for the ball to carry much at all in these situations.  Underdogs In First Couple WeeksIn the long run, underdogs on the moneyline in Major League Baseball have had the best return on investment in the early season. Opening day favorites have covered at a high rate, but between game two of the season and game ten or so of the season, it has been a great period for the underdogs. Why would the underdogs have value at this time? Everyone thinks they have a chance for a good season at the start of the year. Hope springs eternal as some would say during this period. That is the single biggest reason underdogs are valuable early in the season. Secondarily, there are enough changes on team rosters that it is difficult for the oddsmakers to set a fair value on some of the worst teams from the previous year.  Be Cautious About VolumeYou can’t lock in an amazing season in the first couple weeks, but you can ruin a season in the first couple weeks. I’ve seen too many bettors go all out with huge volume early in baseball, only to get discouraged and/or ruin their bankroll before you get to the middle of April. Baseball season is the ultimate long grind. I recommend going with a more cautious approach early on and then raising your volume after there are more data points to evaluate teams with a few weeks into the season. After there are a decent amount of data points, you can then look for regression based signs and try to get ahead of the betting market. Baseball season is a long grind, and going into the season with the right mindset is important. 

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NBA, NHL, and NCAAB Previews and Odds -03/24/26

by Big Al Staff

Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026

The Tuesday sports card features NBA, NHL, and NCAAB action. The National Basketball League has four games on its docket. The Charlotte Hornets host the Sacramento Kings at 7:10 p.m. ET as a 16.5-point favorite with the total set at 229.5 (all odds from DraftKings). The New York Knicks play at home against the New Orleans Pelicans at 7:40 p.m. ET as a 9.5-point favorite with an over/under of 231.5. The Cleveland Cavaliers are home to play the Orlando Magic on NBC at 8:10 p.m. ET as a 9.5-point favorite with a total of 229.5. The Denver Nuggets travel to Phoenix to play the Suns on NBC at 11:10 p.m. ET as a 5.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 234.5. The National Hockey League has 15 games on its slate. Seven NHL games drop the puck at 7:07 p.m. ET. The New York Islanders host the Chicago Blackhawks as a -185 money-line favorite with a total of 5.5. The Columbus Blue Jackets play in Philadelphia against the Flyers as a -135 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 5.5. The Carolina Hurricanes are on the road against the Montreal Canadiens as a -135 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The Florida Panthers play at home against the Seattle Kraken as a -135 money-line favorite with an over/under of 5.5. The Detroit Red Wings are home against the Ottawa Senators as a -130 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Boston Bruins host the Toronto Maple Leafs as a -192 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Colorado Avalanche visit Pittsburgh to play the Penguins as a -162 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The Tampa Bay Lightning play at home against the Minnesota Wild on TNT at 7:37 p.m. ET as a -170 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. Four more NHL games start at 8:07 p.m. ET. The Nashville Predators are home to take on the San Jose Sharks as a -148 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Vegas Golden Knights play in Winnipeg against the Jets as a -130 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 5.5. The Dallas Stars host the New Jersey Devils as a -175 money-line favorite with a total of 5.5. The Washington Capitals are on the road to face the St. Louis Blues as a -115 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 5.5  The Los Angeles Kings travel to Calgary to challenge the Flames at 9:07 p.m. ET as a -148 money-line road favorite with a total of 5.5. The Utah Mammoth play at home against the Edmonton Oilers at 9:37 p.m. ET as a -135 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Anaheim Ducks play in Vancouver against the Canucks at 10:07 p.m. ET as a -180 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The NCAAB college basketball schedule has the first two games in the NIT quarterfinals on ESPN2. Tulsa is home to battle Wichita State at 7:00 p.m. ET as a 3.5-point favorite with an over/under of 152.5. New Mexico hosts Saint Joseph’s at 9:00 p.m. ET as a 10.5-point favorite with a total of 152.5. 

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Ranking the Big Dance's Final 16 Teams, Part 1 (Teams #1 to #8)

by Vegas Writer

Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026

From 68 to 16, that's quick, and we have just two weeks left in the college basketball season.I decided to throw the remaining 16 teams from the dance into a blender and rank what teams we have left.A quick glance into the regional semifinals:1. Arizona - The Wildcats rank 10th in the dance with 85.0 points per game, a hair short of the 86.1 ppg. average they had for the season. The stat that is glaring for me is on the defensive end of the floor, where the 'Cats were allowing 68.4 ppg. this season, but after two games have given up 62.0 ppg.2. Michigan - The Wolverines have been the most productive team offensively after two rounds, averaging 98.0 ppg. The problem I see with this team is its scoring defense, having allowed an average of 76.0 ppg., which is up from a season average of 69.6 ppg. It's significant because the Wolverines played No. 16 seed Howard and No. 9 Saint Louis.3. Duke - With only 16 teams left, the Blue Devils don't fall in the top 16 in field-goal percentage, having shot .472 from the floor through two games. It's certainly something to think about now that teams will have opponents scouted, considering Duke ranked 26th out of 362 teams with a .489 shooting clip all season.4. Houston - No real surprise here, as the Cougars come out of opening weekend with the No. 1 scoring defense through two games, having allowed only 52.0 ppg. They've done a good job of stifling opponents to a .315 shooting clip. And while it's known for its defense, Houston has been excellent at the other end of the court, averaging 83.0 ppg. - tied for 13th in the field.5. Purdue - The Boilers will bring a six-game win streak into Thursday's game against Texas, and it's been an impressive showing at the defensive end during that streak that has my eyes on the preseason No. 1 team. Purdue has also covered four of its last five games.6. Illinois - The Illini bring their high-flying act into the second weekend after scoring 90.5 ppg. through two games. People seem to forget about the Illini out of the Big 10 with Michigan and Purdue stealing the headlines, but Illinois can be dangerous if it catches fire long range. The Illini have drained 24 treys through two games, an average of 12.0 per game, which is tied for seventh most in the event.7. UConn - If the Huskies make it to the regional final, it'll be because of their defense, which ranks tied for ninth in the tourney after allowing an average of 64.0 ppg. It's a tad lower than UConn allowed all season (65.1), which was 11th nationally. The Huskies have won seven of their last nine, but have struggled to stay consistent at the window, covering just three of their last eight.8. Iowa State - This might be the most dangerous dark horse from this point. The Cyclones have been playing top-tier basketball against top-tier competition since November, when they were in Las Vegas for the Players Era tournament. Now they head into the regional semifinals having the third-highest scoring average in the tournament with 95.0 ppg. That's 12.5 points more than they averaged all season (82.5). And keep in mind, they come into this one having covered six straight games since March 7.

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NBA and NHL Previews and Odds - 03/23/26

by Big Al Staff

Monday, Mar 23, 2026

The Monday sports card features NBA and NHL action. The National Basketball League has 10 games on its docket. Four NBA games tip off at 7:10 p.m. ET. The San Antonio Spurs travel to Miami to play the Heat on Peacock. The Spurs won for the 10th time in their previous 11 games with a 134-119 victory at Indiana on Saturday. The Heat are on a four-game losing streak after a 123-122 loss at Houston on Saturday. San Antonio is a 5.5-point road favorite with the total set at 239.5 (all odds from DraftKings). The Los Angeles Lakers play in Detroit against the Pistons. The Lakers are on a nine-game winning streak after a 105-105 victory at Orlando on Saturday. The Pistons won for the sixth time in their previous seven games in a 115-101 win against Golden State on Friday. Los Angeles is a 2.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 227.5. The Orlando Magic host the Indiana Pacers. The Magic are on a four-game losing streak after their loss to the Lakers two days ago. The Pacers have lost 16 games in a row after their loss against the Spurs on Saturday. Orlando is a 13.5-point favorite with a total of 234.5. The Oklahoma City Thunder are on the road against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Thunder are on an 11-game winning streak after a 132-111 victory at Washington on Saturday. The 76ers won for the fourth time in their last five games after a 126-116 win at Utah two days ago. Oklahoma City is a 15.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 220.5. The Atlanta Hawks play at home against the Memphis Grizzlies at 7:40 p.m. ET. The Hawks won for the 12th time in their last 13 games in a 126-110 victory at home against Golden State on Saturday. The Grizzlies lost for the 10th time in their last 11 games in a 124-101 loss at Charlotte two days ago. Atlanta is a 13.5-point favorite with a total of 239.5. The Houston Rockets visit the Chicago Bulls at 8:10 p.m. ET. The Rockets are on a two-game winning streak after their win against the Heat on Saturday. The Bulls lost for the fourth time in their previous five games in a 115-110 loss at home against Cleveland on Friday. Houston is a 7.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 229.5. The Toronto Raptors play in Utah against the Jazz at 9:10 p.m. ET. The Raptors are on a two-game losing streak after a 120-82 loss at Phoenix on Sunday. The Jazz lost for the fifth time in their last six games after their loss to the 76ers on Sunday. Toronto is a 12.5-point road favorite with a total of 230.5. The Golden State Warriors are on the road against the Dallas Mavericks on Peacock at 9:40 p.m. ET. The Warriors are on a three-game losing streak after their loss at Atlanta on Saturday. The Mavericks are on a three-game losing streak after their 138-131 loss at home to the Los Angeles Clippers two days ago. Golden State is a 2.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 231.5. The Portland Trail Blazers are home to face the Brooklyn Nets at 10:10 p.m. ET. The Trail Blazers’ three-game winning streak ended in a 128-112 loss at Denver on Sunday. The Nets have lost seven games in a row after a 126-122 loss at Sacramento yesterday. Portland is a 14.5-point favorite with a total of 218.5. The Los Angeles Clippers host the Milwaukee Bucks at 10:40 p.m. ET. The Clippers ended a four-game losing streak with their win at Dallas on Saturday. The Bucks stopped their two-game losing streak in a 108-105 win at Phoenix on Saturday. Los Angeles is a 13.5-point favorite with an over/under of 223.5. The National Hockey League has one game on its slate. The Ottawa Senators travel to New York to take on the Rangers at 7:37 p.m. ET. The Senators won for the fourth time in their previous five games after their 5-2 victory against Toronto on Saturday. The Rangers have lost four games in a row after a 3-2 loss in a shootout against Winnipeg on Sunday. Ottawa is a -192 money-line road favorite with a total of 5.5. 

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NBA, NHL, NCAAB and EPL Previews and Odds - 03/22/26

by Big Al Staff

Sunday, Mar 22, 2026

The Saturday sports card features NBA, NHL, NCAAB, and EPL action. The National Basketball League has 10 games on its docket. The Denver Nuggets host the Portland Trail Blazers at 5:10 p.m. ET as an 8.5-point favorite with the total set at 241.5 (all odds from DraftKings). The Sacramento Kings play at home against the Brooklyn Nets at 6:10 p.m. ET as a 4.5-point favorite with an over/under of 218.5. The New York Knicks are home to play the Washington Wizards at 7:40 p.m. ET as a 19.5-point favorite with a total of 227.5. The Boston Celtics host the Minnesota Timberwolves for Sunday Night Basketball on NBC at 8:10 p.m. ET as a 9.5-point favorite with an over/under of 219.5. The Toronto Raptors travel to Phoenix to play the Suns at 9:10 p.m. ET as a 1.5-point road favorite with a total of 220.5. The National Hockey League has nine games on its slate. The New York Rangers play at home against the Winnipeg Jets at 12:07 p.m. ET as a -130 money-line favorite with an over/under of 5.5. The Colorado Avalanche play in Washington against the Capitals at 12:37 p.m. ET as a -155 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. Two more NHL games drop the puck at 3:07 p.m. ET. The Nashville Predators are on the road in Chicago to take on the Blackhawks, with both teams priced as -110 money-line favorites with an over/under of 5.5. The Carolina Panthers visit Pittsburgh to face the Penguins as a -148 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. Two NHL games start at 7:07 p.m. ET. The Dallas Stars are home to challenge the Vegas Golden Knights as a -148 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Columbus Blue Jackets play in New York against the Islanders as a -115 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. Two NHL games begin at 8:07 p.m. ET. The Anaheim Ducks host the  Buffalo Sabres as a -125 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Tampa Bay Lightning are on the road to battle the Calgary Flames as a -180 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The Utah Mammoth play at home against the Los Angeles Kings at 9:07  p.m. ET as a -175 money-line favorite with an over/under of 5.5. The NCAAB college basketball schedule has 14 games on its schedule, with eight games in the second round of the NCAA tournament and six games in the second round of the NIT. All eight games in the NCAA tournament are on major national television. Purdue battles Miami (FL) at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri, on CBS at 12:10 p.m. ET as a 7.5-point favorite with a total of 147.5. Iowa State plays Kentucky in St. Louis on CBS at 2:45 p.m. ET as a 5.5-point favorite with an over/under of 145.5. St. John’s faces Kansas at the Viejas Arena in San Diego, California, on CBS at 5:15 p.m. ET as a 3.5-point road favorite with a total of 144.5. Tennessee takes on Virginia at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on TNT at 6:10 p.m. ET as a 1.5-point favorite with an over/under of 137.5. Florida challenges Iowa at the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida, on TBS as a 10.5-point favorite with a total of 145.5. Arizona goes against Utah State in San Diego on truTV at 7:50 p.m. ET as an 11.5-point favorite with an over/under of 154.5. UConn plays UCLA in Philadelphia on TNT at 8:45 p.m. ET as a 4.5-point favorite with a total of 136.5. Texas Tech faces Alabama in Tampa on TBS at 9:45 p.m. ET as a 1.5-point favorite with an over/under of 165.5. Matchweek 31 in the English Premier League concludes with three matches. Newcastle United hosts Sunderland on the USA Network at 8:00 a.m. ET as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with a total of 2.5. Two more EPL matches start at 10:15 a.m. ET. Aston Villa plays at home against West Ham United as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 2.5. Tottenham is at home to play Nottingham Forest on the USA Network as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with a total of 2.5. 

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NBA, NHL, NCAAB and EPL Previews and Odds - 03/21/26

by Big Al Staff

Saturday, Mar 21, 2026

The Saturday sports card features NBA, NHL, NCAAB, and EPL action. The National Basketball League has 10 games on its docket. The Oklahoma City Thunder travel to Washington to play the Wizards at  5:10 p.m. ET as a 21.5-point road favorite with the total set at 229.5 (all odds from DraftKings). Three more NBA games tip off at 7:10 p.m. ET. The Cleveland Cavaliers play in New Orleans against the Pelicans as a 4.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 234.5. The Los Angeles Lakers are on the road in Orlando to take on the Magic as a 3.5-point favorite with a total of 232.5. The Charlotte Hornets host the Memphis Grizzlies as a 16-point favorite with an over/under of 234.5. Three NBA games start at 8:10 p.m. ET. The San Antonio Spurs play at home against the Indiana Pacers as an 18.5-point favorite with a total of 233.5. The Houston Rockets are home to face the Miami Heat as a 2.5-point favorite with an over/under of 228.5. The Atlanta Hawks host the Golden State Warriors as an 8.5-point favorite with a total of 230. The Los Angeles Clippers visit Dallas to challenge the Mavericks at 8:40 p.m. ET as a 7.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 233.5. The Philadelphia 76ers play in Utah against the Jazz as a 5.5-point road favorite with a total of 230.5. The Phoenix Suns play at home against the Milwaukee Bucks at 10:10 p.m. ET as an 11.5-point favorite with an over/under of 219.5. The National Hockey League has 11 games on its slate. The Pittsburgh Penguins are home to battle the Winnipeg Jets at 1:07 p.m. ET as a -162 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Vegas Golden Knights are on the road to take on the Nashville Predators at 2:07 p.m. ET as a -130 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. Three NHL games drop the puck at 4:07 p.m. ET. The San Jose Sharks host the Philadelphia Flyers as a -115 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Dallas Stars travel to Minnesota to face the Wild as a -122 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 5.5. The Buffalo Sabres play in Los Angeles against the Kings as a -115 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The Columbus Blue Jackets play at home against the Seattle Kraken at 5:07 p.m. ET as a -170 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. Three NHL games begin at 7:07 p.m. ET. The Montreal Canadiens are home to challenge the New York Islanders as a -135 money-line favorite with a total of 5.5. The St. Louis Blues are on the road in Vancouver against the Canucks as a -135 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 5.5. The Ottawa Senators host the Toronto Maple Leafs as a -250 money-line favorite with a total of 5.5. The Detroit Red Wings play at home against the Boston Bruins on ABC at 8:07 p.m. ET as a -125 money-line favorite with an over/under of 5.5. The Tampa Bay Lightning visit Edmonton to take on the Oilers at 10:07 p.m. ET as a -142 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5.The NCAAB college basketball schedule has 10 games on its schedule, with eight games in the second round of the NCAA tournament and two games in the second round of the NIT. All eight games in the NCAA tournament are on major national television. Michigan battles Saint Louis at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York, on CBS at 12:10 p.m. ET as a 12.5-point favorite with an over/under of 161.5. Michigan State faces Louisville in Buffalo on CBS  at 2:45 p.m. ET as a 4.5-point favorite with a total of 151.5. Duke takes on TCU at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, North Carolina, on CBS at 5:15 p.m. ET as an 11.5-point favorite with an over/under of 139.5. Houston plays Texas A&M at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on truTV at 6:10 p.m. ET as a 10.5-point favorite with a total of 142.5. Gonzaga challenges Texas at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, on TBS at 7:10 p.m. ET as a 6.5-point favorite with a total of 147.5. Illinois battles VCU in Greenville on CBS as an 11.5-point favorite with an over/under of 151.5. Vanderbilt plays Nebraska in Oklahoma City on TNT at 8:45 p.m. ET as a 1.5-point favorite with a total of 151.5. Arkansas takes on High Point in Portland on TBS at 9:45 p.m. ET as an 11.5-point favorite with an over/under of 168.5.  Matchweek 31 in the English Premier League continues with four matches on the USA Network. Liverpool plays at Brighton and Hove Albion at 8:30 a.m. ET as a -0.5 goal-line road favorite with a total of 2.5. Fulham is at home against Burnley at 11:00 a.m. ET as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 2.5. Chelsea is on the road against Everton at 2:30 p.m. ET as a -0.5 goal-line road favorite with a total of 2.5. Leeds United hosts Brentford at 4:00 p.m. ET as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 2.5.

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NBA, NHL, NCAAB and EPL Previews and Odds - 03/20/26

by Big Al Staff

Friday, Mar 20, 2026

The Friday sports card features NBA, NHL, NCAAB, and EPL action. The National Basketball League has six games on its docket. Two NBA games tip off at 7:40 p.m. ET. The New York Knicks travel to Brooklyn to play the Nets as a 17.5-point road favorite with the total set at 216.5 (all odds from DraftKings). The Detroit Pistons host the Golden State Warriors as a 6.5-point favorite with an over/under of 217.5. Three NBA games start at 8:10 p.m. ET. The Houston Rockets play at home against the Atlanta Hawks as a 3.5-point favorite with a total of 227.5. The Minnesota Timberwolves are home against the Portland Trail Blazers as a 3.5-point favorite with an over/under of 229.5. The Boston Celtics play in Memphis against the Grizzlies as a 14.5-point road favorite with a total of 228.5. The Denver Nuggets host the Toronto Raptors host the Toronto Raptors at 9:10 p.m. ET as a 6.5-point favorite with an over/under of 234.5.  The National Hockey League has five games on its slate. Two NHL games drop the puck at 7:07 p.m. ET. The Carolina Hurricanes are on the road against the Toronto Maple Leafs as a -218 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The Washington Capitals play at home against the New Jersey Devils as a -130 money-line favorite with an over/under of 5.5. The Colorado Avalanche visit the Chicago Blackhawks at 8:37 p.m. ET as a -270 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The Florida Panthers play in Calgary against the Flames at 9:07 p.m. ET as a -115 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 5.5. The Utah Mammoth are home to take on the Anaheim Ducks at 10:07 p.m. ET as a -122 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The NCAAB college basketball schedule has the final 16 games in the tip-off of the first round of the NCAA tournament. Kentucky plays Santa Clara at the Enterprise Center in Saint Louis, Missouri, on CBS at 12:15 p.m. ET as a 3.5-point favorite with an over/under of 157.5. Texas Tech battles Akron at the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida, on truTV at 12:40 p.m. ET as a 7.5-point favorite with a total of 155.5. Arizona challenges Long Island University at the Viejas Arena in San Diego, California, on TNT at 1:35 p.m. ET as a 30.5-point favorite with an over/under of 149.5. Virginia faces Wright State at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on TBS at 1:50 p.m. ET as an 18.5-point favorite with a total of 145.5. Iowa State battles Tennessee State in Saint Louis on TBS at 2:50 p.m. ET as a 24.5-point favorite with an over/under of 148.5. Alabama takes on Hofstra in Tampa on truTV at 3:15 p.m. ET as an 11.5-point favorite with a total of 158.5. Utah State plays Villanova in San Diego on TNT at 4:10 p.m. ET as a 1.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 146.5. Tennessee goes against Miami (OH) in Philadelphia on TBS at 4:25 p.m. ET as an 11.5-point favorite with a total of 149.5. Iowa faces Clemson in Tampa on TNT at 6:50 p.m. ET as a 2.5-point favorite with an over/under of 128.5. St. John’s challenges Northern Iowa in San Diego on CBS at 7:10 p.m. ET as a 9.5-point favorite with a total of 131.5. UCLA battles Central Florida in Philadelphia on TBS at 7:25 p.m. ET as a 5.5-point favorite with a total of 152.5. Purdue takes on Queens-Charlotte in Saint Louis on truTV at 7:35 p.m. ET as a 25.5-point favorite with an over/under of 162.5. Florida plays Prairie View A&M in Tampa on TNT at 9:25 p.m. ET as a 35.5-point favorite with a total of 155.5. Kansas battles Cal-Baptist in San Diego on CBS at 9:45 p.m. ET as a 13.5-point favorite with an over/under of 138.5. UConn takes on Furman in Philadelphia on TBS at 10:00 p.m. ET as a 20.5-point favorite with a total of 136.5. Miami (FL) challenges Missouri in Saint Louis on truTV at 10:10 p.m. ET as a 1.5 point favorite with an over/under of 146.5. Matchweek 31 in the English Premier League begins with one match. Manchester United is on the road against Bournemouth on the USA Network at 3:00 p.m. ET as a -0.5 goal-line road favorite with a total of 3.5. 

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NHL, NBA, and NCAAB Previews and Odds - 03/19/2026

by Big Al Staff

Thursday, Mar 19, 2026

The Thursday sports card features NBA, NHL, and NCAAB action. The National Basketball League has eight games on its docket. Two NBA games tip off at 7:10 p.m. ET. The Detroit Pistons travel to Washington to play the Wizards as a 15.5-point road favorite with the total set at 230.5 (all odds from DraftKings). The Charlotte Hornets host the Orlando Magic as a 4.5-point favorite with an over/under of 226.5. Four NBA games start at 8:10 p.m. ET. The New Orleans Pelicans play at home against the Los Angeles Clippers as a 1.5-point favorite with a total of 233.5. The Cleveland Cavaliers play in Chicago against the Chicago Bulls as a 12.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 239.5. The San Antonio Spurs are home against the Phoenix Suns as a 9.5-point favorite with a total of 227.5. The Miami Heat host the Los Angeles Lakers as a 3.5-point favorite with an over/under of 238.5. The Milwaukee Bucks are on the road to face the Utah Jazz at 9:10 p.m. ET as a 4-point road favorite with a total of 229.5. The Philadelphia 76ers visit Sacramento to play the Kings at 10:10 p.m. ET as a 3.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 231.5. The National Hockey League has 11 games on its slate. Four NHL games drop the puck at 7:07 p.m. ET. The Boston Bruins play at home against the Winnipeg Jets as a -142 money-line favorite with a total of 5.5. The Columbus Blue Jackets are home to challenge the New York Rangers as a -218 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Montreal Canadiens play on the road in Detroit against the Red Wings, with both teams priced as -110 money-line favorites with a total of 6.5. The Ottawa Senators host the New York Islanders as a -142 money-line favorite with an over/under of 5.5. The Minnesota Wild play at home against the Chicago Blackhawks at 7:37 p.m. ET as a -250 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Nashville Predators are home to take on the Seattle Kraken at 8:07 p.m. ET as a -135 money-line favorite with an over/under of 5.5. The Edmonton Oilers host the Florida Panthers at 9:07 p.m. ET as a -155 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. Three NHL games begin at 10:07 p.m. ET. The Buffalo Sabres are on the road against the San Jose Sharks as a -142 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Vegas Golden Knights play at home against the Utah Mammoth as a -135 money-line favorite with a total of 5.5. The Tampa Bay Lightning travel to Vancouver to battle the Canucks as a -290 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Los Angeles Kings are home to take on the Philadelphia Flyers at 10:37 p.m. ET as a -162 money-line favorite with a total of 5.5. The NCAAB college basketball schedule has 16 games in the tip-off of the first round of the NCAA tournament. Ohio State plays TCU at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, North Carolina, on CBS at 12:15 p.m. ET as a 2.5-point favorite with an over/under of 145.5. Nebraska faces Troy at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on truTV at 12:40 p.m. ET as a 12.5-point favorite with a total of 137.5. Louisville challenges South Florida at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York, on TNT at 1:30 p.m. ET as a 4.5-point favorite with an over/under of 163.5. Wisconsin takes on High Point at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, on TBS at 1:50 p.m. ET as a 10.5-point favorite with a total of 162.5. Duke battles Siena in Greenville on CBS at 2:50 p.m. ET as a 27.5-point favorite with an over/under of 135. Vanderbilt faces McNeese State in Oklahoma City on truTV at 3:15 p.m. ET as an 11.5-point favorite with a total of 149.5. Michigan State plays North Dakota State in Buffalo on TNT at 4:05 p.m. ET as a 16.5-point favorite with an over/under of 143.5. Arkansas takes on Hawaii in Portland on TBS at 4:25 p.m. ET as a 15.5-point favorite with a total of 159.5. North Carolina challenges VCU in Greenville on TNT at 6:50 p.m. ET as a 2.5-point favorite with an over/under of 152.5. Michigan plays Howard in Buffalo on CBS at 7:10 p.m. ET as a 31.5-point favorite with a total of 151.5. BYU battles Texas in Portland on TBS as a 2.5-point favorite with an over/under of 157.5. Saint Mary’s faces Texas A&M in Oklahoma City on truTV at 7:35 p.m. ET as a 3.5-point favorite with a total of 147.5.Illinois faces Pennsylvania in Greenville on TNT at 9:25 p.m. ET as a 25.5-point favorite with an over/under of 151.5. Georgia battles Saint Louis in Buffalo on CBS at 9:45 p.m. ET as a 2.5-point favorite with a total of 169.5. Gonzaga takes on Kennesaw State in Portland on TBS at 10:00 p.m. ET as a 21.5-point favorite with an over/under of 154.5. Houston challenges Idaho in Oklahoma City on truTV at 10:10 p.m. ET as a 23.5-point favorite with a total of 138.5. 

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ASA MLB Win Total Projections

by ASA, Inc.

Wednesday, Mar 18, 2026

ASA's MLB WIN TOTAL PROJECTIONSLos Angeles Dodgers UNDER 102.5 Wins (-105)Despite winning the World Series and doing so in the most entertaining fashion in recent memory, we had to double check that this preseason line was correct. No team in the past two years has reached even 100 wins during the regular season. Los Angeles won the NL West with a respectable 93 regular season victories but even keeping a historic postseason front of mind, it remains a monumental task to reach triple digits over the course of 162 games. The Dodgers will enter the 2026 season as heavy favorites to repeat as World Series champions, with their win total currently more than a dozen games higher than any other team in MLB. Los Angeles does have arguably the most talented roster, also starting the season with the largest payroll in the league, yet lots will have to align for the Dodgers to reach their mark. Injuries are always a concern and LA has some aging veterans. Additionally, the NL West has four potential playoff teams and is by no means a cakewalk. Los Angeles should no doubt be favored but this season's win total is extremely inflated. Boston Red Sox OVER 87.5 Wins (-115)The Red Sox had a solid year in 2025, making the playoffs with 89 wins, and eventually losing to the Yankees in the Wild Card round. Boston has been steadily improving each year since 2023, now in a prime position to make another postseason push. Having balanced roster construction ranking 7th in runs scored per game and 10th in runs allowed a year ago, all signs point to yet another year fighting amongst New York and Toronto for the AL East crown. With all three teams in the top seven for World Series odds, this is the most top heavy division in baseball. Still, Boston has the talent to compete alongside any team. Ace Garrett Crochet is a legitimate Cy Young candidate and rising star Roman Anthony just put the MLB on watch with his performance in the World Baseball Classic. The Red Sox are on an upward trajectory and even a repeat of last season will cash their win total. Milwaukee Brewers OVER 84.5 Wins (-120)Milwaukee won 97 games a year ago en route to a fifth NL Central title in the past nine seasons. More impressive is the fact they have won at least 86 games in each of those campaigns (not counting the shortened 2020 season). The Brewers have become the prototype for how a small-market team can consistently compete regardless of being drastically outmatched in payroll. GM Matt Arnold and staff are the main reason for this sustained success, beefing up the arm talent any chance they get, developing prospects throughout the minors, and finding hidden gems for unforeseen run production. Ranking second in team ERA last season, Milwaukee is once again projected to have one of the best pitching staffs in all MLB. If the past nine seasons have proven anything, this team should once again be expected to excel even when oddsmakers doubt them.  

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