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Big Al's Daily Angle: NBA, NHL, NCAAB and EPL Previews and Odds - 01/12/2023

by Big Al Staff

Thursday, Jan 12, 2023

The Thursday sports card features action in the NBA, NHL, NCAAB, and EPL.The National Basketball Association has six games on its docket. The Philadelphia 76ers host the Oklahoma City Thunder at 7:10 PM ET as a 9.5-point favorite, with the total set at 231.5 (all odds from DraftKings unless indicated otherwise). The Boston Celtics visit Brooklyn to play the Nets on TNT at 7:30 PM ET as a 3-point road favorite with an over/under of 227.5. Two more NBA games tip off at 7:40 PM ET. The Miami Heat play at home against the Milwaukee Bucks as a 1.5-point favorite. The Toronto Raptors are at home against the Charlotte Hornets as a 7.5-point favorite with a total of 231. The Dallas Mavericks travel to Los Angeles to play the Lakers on TNT at 10 PM ET as a 3-point road favorite with an over/under of 229. The Cleveland Cavaliers play at Portland against the Trail Blazers at 10:10 PM ET as a 2.5-point road favorite with a total of 223.5. The National Hockey League has 12 games on its slate. Seven games drop the puck at 7:07 PM ET. The Carolina Hurricanes are at Columbus against the Blue Jackets as a -315 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The New York Rangers host the Dallas Stars as a -120 money-line favorite with a total of 5.5. The Nashville Predators play in Montreal against the Canadiens as a -145 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Boston Celtics are at home against the Seattle Kraken as a -240 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Toronto Maple Leafs visit Detroit to play the Red Wings on ESPN as a -140 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Vancouver Canucks as a -250 money line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Winnipeg Jets play at Buffalo against the Sabres as a -130 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Minnesota Wild are in New York to play the Islanders at 7:37 PM ET as a -115 money-line road favorite with a total of 6. The Calgary Flames travel to St. Louis to play the Blues at 8:07 PM ET as a -170 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6. The Colorado Avalanche play at Chicago against the Blackhawks as a -315 money line road favorite with a total of 6. The Ottawa Senators are in Arizona to play the Coyotes at 9:07 PM ET as a -165 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Vegas Golden Knights play at home against the Florida Panthers at 10:07 PM ET as a -135 money line favorite with a total of 6.5. The college basketball schedule has 11 games on national television. Ohio State is at home against Minnesota on FS1 as a 14.5-point favorite with an over/under of 137. Three NCAAB games tip-off on national television at 7 PM ET. Iowa hosts Michigan on ESPN2 as a 5-point favorite with a total of 154.5. Longwood plays at UNC-Asheville on ESPNU as a 2-point road favorite at Caesars with an over/under of 142. Drexel visits Stony Brook on the CBS Sports Network as a 4.5-point road favorite with a total of 125. Three more NCAAB games on national television start at 9 PM ET. Oregon plays at home against Arizona State on FS1 as a 4-point favorite with an over/under of 135.5. Saint Mary’s is at home against Loyola-Marymount on the CBS Sports Network as a 13.5-point favorite with a total of 128. Marshall hosts Southern Mississippi on ESPN2 as a 7.5-point favorite with an over/under of 146. Gonzaga plays at BYU on ESPN at 9:30 PM ET as a 6.5-point road favorite with a total of 151. Three NCAAB games on national television begin at 11 PM ET. Arizona travels to Oregon State on ESPN2 as a 15.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 144. Washington is at home against Stanford on FS1 as a 2-point favorite with a total of 136.5. Portland plays at home against San Francisco on ESPNU as a 2-point favorite with an over/under of 149.Matchweek 19 in the English Premier League concludes with one match. Chelsea visits Fulham at 3 PM ET on Peacock as a -0.5 goal line road favorite at BetMGM with a total of 2.5.

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NBA, NHL and NCAAB Previews and Odds - 01/11/2023

by Big Al Staff

Wednesday, Jan 11, 2023

The Wednesday sports card features action in the NBA, NHL, and NCAAB.The National Basketball Association has eight games on its docket. Two NBA games tip off at 7:10 PM ET. The Minnesota Timberwolves visit Detroit to play the Pistons as a 6-point road favorite (all odds from DraftKings). The Washington Wizards host the Chicago Bulls as a 1-point favorite. Three more NBA games start at 7:40 PM ET. The New York Knicks host the Indiana Pacers as a 5-point favorite. The Boston Celtics are at home against the New Orleans Pelicans as a 9.5-point favorite with an over/under of 229. The Milwaukee Bucks play at Atlanta against the Hawks on ESPN at 7:40 PM ET. The Bucks won for the third time in their last four games with a 111-107 upset victory at New York as a 1-point underdog on Monday. The Hawks won for the second time in their last three games with a 112-108 upset victory in Los Angeles against the Clippers as a 4-point underdog on Sunday. Milwaukee is a 2-point road favorite, with the total set at 233The Memphis Grizzlies play at home against the San Antonio Spurs at 8:10 PM ET as a 14-point favorite. Two games conclude the NBA card at 10:10 PM ET. The Sacramento Kings host the Houston Rockets as a 9-point favorite with a total of 239. The Phoenix Suns are at Denver against the Nuggets on ESPN at 10:10 PM ET. The Suns ended a six-game losing streak with a 125-113 upset victory in Golden State as a 12.5-point underdog last night. The Nuggets are on a three-game winning streak after a 122-109 victory against the Los Angeles Lakers as a 13-pint favorite on Monday.The National Hockey League has four games on its slate. The Washington Capitals travel to Philadelphia to play the Flyers at 7:07 PM ET as a -170 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6. The Toronto Maple Leafs host the Nashville Predators on TNT at 7:37 PM ET as a -190 money line favorite with a total of 6.5. Two games complete the NHL card at 10:07 PM ET. The Edmonton Oilers play at Anaheim against the Ducks as a -240 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Los Angeles Kings are at home against the San Jose Sharks on TNT as a -240 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The college basketball schedule has eight games on national television. Four NCAAB games begin at 7 PM ET. Arkansas hosts Alabama on ESPN2 in a pick ‘em contest with an over/under of 153.5. UConn plays at Marquette on the CBS Sports Network as a 2.5-point road favorite with a total of 147. Xavier is at home against Creighton on FS1 as a 3-point favorite with an over/under of 152. Miami (FL) hosts Boston College on ESPNU as an 11-point favorite with a total of 140.5. Two NCAAB games tip off at 9 PM ET. Texas plays at home against TCU on ESPN2 as a 6.5-point favorite with an over/under of 142.5. Cincinnati is at home against East Carolina on ESPNU as a 9.5-point favorite with a total of 141. Washington State hosts California on ESPNU at 11 PM ET as an 11.5-point favorite with an over/under of 127.5. UNLV plays at home against Boise State on the CBS Sports Network as a 2-point favorite with a total of 136. 

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NBA, NHL and NCAAB Previews and Odds - 01/10/2023

by Big Al Staff

Tuesday, Jan 10, 2023

The Tuesday sports card features action in the NBA, NHL, and NCAAB.The National Basketball Association has seven games on its docket. The Philadelphia 76ers host the Detroit Pistons at 7:10 PM ET as a 10-point favorite. The Miami Heat are at home against the Oklahoma City Thunder on TNT at 7:30 PM ET as a 4.5-point favorite with an over/under of 224.5. The Toronto Raptors play at home against the Charlotte Hornets at 7:40 PM ET as a 7.5-point favorite with an over/under of 231.5.  The Cleveland Cavaliers visit Utah to play the Jazz at 9:10 PM ET as a 3.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 227. The Golden State Warriors host the Phoenix Suns on TNT at 10:30 PM ET as a 10-point favorite. The Portland Trail Blazers play at home against the Orlando Magic at 10:10 PM ET as a 7-point favorite with a total of 230. The Los Angeles Clippers are at home against the Dallas Mavericks at 10:40 PM ET as a 3.5-point favorite. The National Hockey League has 11 games on its slate. Six games drop the puck at 7:07 PM ET. The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Columbus Blue Jackets as a -425 money line favorite with an over/under of 6. The New York Rangers play at home against the Minnesota Wild as a -140 money-line favorite with a total of 6. The Carolina Hurricanes are at home against the New Jersey Devils as a -155 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6. The Buffalo Sabres host the Seattle Kraken as a -115 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Pittsburgh Penguins play at home against the Vancouver Canucks as a -180 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Winnipeg Jets are at Detroit against the Red Wings as a -135 money-line road favorite with a total of 6. The Dallas Stars travel to New York to play the Islanders at 7:37 PM ET as a -120 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 5.5. The Calgary Flames play at St. Louis against the Blues at 8:07 PM ET as a -170 money-line road favorite with a total of 6. The San Jose Sharks are at Arizona against the Coyotes at 9:07 PM ET as a -140 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Colorado Avalanche host the Florida Panthers at 9:37 PM ET as a -125 money line favorite with a total of 6. The college basketball schedule has 12 games on national television. St. John’s plays at home against Butler on FS1 at 6:30 PM ET as a 4.5-point favorite with an over/under of 147.5. Four more NCAAB games tip off at 7 PM ET. Kansas State is at home against Oklahoma State on ESPNU as a 5-point favorite with a total of 138. Michigan State visits Wisconsin on ESPN as a 1.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 125.5. Kentucky hosts South Carolina on ESPN2 as a 19-point favorite with a total of 132.5. VCU plays at Loyola-Chicago on the CBS Sports Network as a 3-point road favorite with an over/under of 136.5. Seton Hall is at Georgetown on FS1 at 8:30 PM ET as an 8.5-point road favorite with a total of 142. Four NCAAB games begin at 9 PM ET. Kansas hosts Oklahoma on ESPN2 as a 9.5-point favorite with an over/under of 133.5. Virginia plays at home against North Carolina on ESPN as a 4.5-point favorite with a total of 135.5. Auburn visits Mississippi on ESPNU as a 2.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 133. Villanova is at DePaul on the CBS Sports Network as a 6.5-point road favorite with a total of 142.5. Utah State hosts Wyoming on FS1 at 10:30 PM ET as a 10.5-point favorite with an over/under of 140. San Diego State is at home against Nevada on the CBS Sports Network at 11 PM ET as a 9.5-point favorite with a total of 137.5. 

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NCAAF, NBA, NHL and NCAAB Previews and Odds - 01/09/2023

by Big Al Staff

Monday, Jan 09, 2023

The Monday sports card features action in NCAAF, NBA, NHL, and NCAAB.The college football season concludes with the national championship game between TCU and Georgia on ESPN at 7:30 PM ET at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The Horned Frogs advanced from the college football playoff semifinals with their 51-45 upset vicotry against Michigan as a 9-point underdog in the Fiesta Bowl last Saturday. TCU has a 13-1 record, with their lone loss this season being a 31-28 upset loss to Kansas State as a 1-point underdog in the Big 12 championship game on December 3rd. The Bulldogs continued their unbeaten season with a 42-41 victory against Ohio State as a 4.5-point favorite in the Peach Bowl last Saturday. Georgia advanced to the college football playoff semifinals with their 50-30 victory against LSU as a 17-point favorite in the SEC championship game on December 3rd. Georgia is a 12.5-point favorite, with the total set at 63 (all odds from DraftKings). The National Basketball Association has six games on its docket. The Washington Wizards host the New Orleans Pelicans at 7:10 PM ET as a 1.5-point favorite with an over/under of 228. Two more NBA games tip off at 7:40 PM ET. The Milwaukee Bucks visit New York to play the Knicks as a 2-point road favorite with a total of 222.5. The Boston Celtics play at home against the Chicago Bulls on NBA-TV at 7:40 PM ET. The Celtics are on a two-game winning streak after a 121-116 victory at San Antonio as a 15.5-point favorite on Saturday. The win raised their record to 28-12. The Bulls are on a three-game winning streak after a 126-118 upset victory against Utah as a 2-point underdog on Saturday. They improved their record to 19-21 with the win. Boston is an 8.5-point favorite with an over/under of 237.5.The Memphis Grizzlies are at home against the San Antonio Spurs at 8:10 PM ET as an 11-point favorite. The Denver Nuggets host the Los Angeles Lakers as an 8.5-point favorite with a total of 240. The Sacramento Kings play at home against the Orlando Magic at 10:10 PM ET as a 6-point favorite with an over/under of 239.5. The National Hockey League has four games on its slate. The Buffalo Sabres are at home against the Philadelphia Flyers at 7:07 PM ET as a -225 money line favorite with a total of 6.5. Two more NHL games drop the puck at 7:37 PM ET. The Seattle Kraken travel to Montreal to play the Canadiens as a -180 money line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The Ottawa Senators host the Nashville Predators at 7:37 PM ET. The Senators' two-game winning streak ended in a 8-4 loss to Seattle on Saturday. The Predators are on a three-game winning streak after their 3-2 vicotry at Washington on Friday. Ottawa is a -115 money line favorite with an over/under of 6. The Los Angeles Kings play at home against the Edmonton Oilers at 10:37 PM ET as a -115 money line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The college basketball schedule has 13 games involving Division I programs. None of these games are broadcast on national television.

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NFL, NBA, NHL and NCAAB Previews and Odds - 01/08/23

by Big Al Staff

Sunday, Jan 08, 2023

The Sunday sports card features action in the NFL, NBA, NHL, and NCAAB.Week 18 in the National Football League concludes with 14 games. Eight games kick off at 1 PM ET. The Cincinnati Bengals host the Baltimore Ravens as a 9-point favorite, with the total set at 39 (all odds from DraftKings unless indicated otherwise). The Miami Dolphins play at home against the New York Jets as a 3.5-point favorite with an over/under of 37. The Buffalo Bills are at home against the New England Patriots as a 7.5-point favorite with a total of 43.5. The Indianapolis Colts host the Houston Texans as a 2.5-point favorite with an over/under of 37.5. The Pittsburgh Steelers play at home against the Cleveland Browns as a 2.5-point favorite with a total of 40.5. The Minnesota Vikings visit Chicago to play the Bears as a 7-point road favorite with an over/under of 43. The New Orleans Saints are at home against the Carolina Panthers as a 3-point favorite with a total of 41.5. The Atlanta Falcons host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a 4-point favorite with an over/under of 40.5. Five NFL games start at 4:25 PM ET. The Philadelphia Eagles play at home against the New York Giants as a 16-point favorite with a total of 42. The Denver Broncos are at home against the Los Angeles Chargers as a 3-point favorite with an over/under of 39.5. The Dallas Cowboys travel to Washington to play the Commanders as a 7-point road favorite with a total of 40. The San Francisco 49ers host the Arizona Cardinals as a 14-point favorite with an over/under of 39.5. The Seattle Seahawks play at home against the Los Angeles Rams as a 5.5-point favorite with a total of 41.5. Sunday Night Football on NBC features the Green Bay Packers at home against the Detroit Lions at 8:20 PM ET. The Packers are a 5-point favorite with an over/under of 49. The National Basketball Association has nine games on its docket. The Philadelphia 76ers play at Detroit against the Pistons at 3:10 PM ET as a 5.5-point road favorite with a total of 230.5. The Toronto Raptors are at home against the Portland Trail Blazers at 3:40 PM ET as a 3-point favorite with an over/under of 225.5. The Indiana Pacers host the Charlotte Hornets at 5:10 PM ET as a 6-point favorite with a total of 241.5. Two more NBA games begin at 6:10 PM ET The Brooklyn Nets visit Miami to play the Heat as a 4-point road favorite. The Memphis Grizzlies play at home against the Utah Jazz as a 7-point favorite.Two NBA games start at 7:10 PM ET. The Minnesota Timberwolves are at Houston against the Rockets as a 2.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 227.5. The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Dallas Mavericks as a 1.5-point favorite at BetMGM. The Cleveland Cavaliers play at Phoenix against the Suns at 8:10 PM ET as a 4.5-point road favorite with a total of 217. The Los Angeles Clippers are at home against the Atlanta Hawks as a 3.5-point favorite at BetMGM with an over/under of 231.5. The National Hockey League has eight games on its slate. The Winnipeg Jets host the Vancouver Canucks at 3:07 PM ET as a -180 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Dallas Stars play at home against the Florida Panthers at 3:37 PM ET as a -130 money line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Washington Capitals are at home against the Columbus Bluejackets at 5:07 PM ET as a -305 money line favorite with a total of 6.5. Four NHL games drop the puck at 7:07 PM ET. The Pittsburgh Penguins travel to Arizona to play the Coyotes as a -225 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Calgary Flames play in Chicago against the Blackhawks as a -305 money-line road favorite with a total of 6. The Minnesota Wild host the St. Louis Blues as a -190 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Toronto Maple Leafs are at Philadelphia against the Flyers as a -210 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The Boston Bruins play at Anaheim against the Ducks at 8:37 PM ET as a -265 money line road favorite with an over/under of 6. The college basketball schedule has five games on national television. Indiana hosts Northwestern on FS1 at noon ET as a 6.5-point favorite with a total of 133.5. Ohio State is at Maryland on ESPN at 1 PM ET as a 1-point road favorite with an over/under of 141. Central Florida plays at home against SMU on ESPNU at 2 PM ET as a 10-point favorite with a total of 130. Houston visits Cincinnati on ESPN at 3 PM ET as a 9.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 135. Arizona State is at home against Washington on ESPN at 5 PM ET as an 8.5-point favorite with a total of 135.5.

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NFL, NBA, NHL and NCAAB Previews and Odds - 01/07/2023

by Big Al Staff

Saturday, Jan 07, 2023

The Saturday sports card features action in the NFL, NBA, NHL, and NCAAB.Week 18 in the National Football League kicks off with two games on ABC and ESPN. The Kansas City Chiefs visit Las Vegas to play the Raiders at 4:30 PM ET. The Chiefs are on a four-game winning streak after their 27-24 victory against Denver as a 13.5-point favorite on Sunday. The Raiders have lost two in a row after a 37-34 loss in overtime against San Francisco as a 10-point underdog last Sunday. Kansas City is a 9-point road favorite with the total set at 52.5 (all odds from DraftKings). The Jacksonville Jaguars host the Tennessee Titans at 8:15 PM ET. The Jaguars are on a four-game winning streak after a 31-3 victory at Houston as a 3.5-point favorite on Sunday. The Titans are on a six-game losing streak with their 27-13 loss to Dallas as a 14-point underdog on Thursday last week. Jacksonville is a 6.5-point favorite with an over/under of 40. The National Basketball Association has five games on its docket. The Boston Celtics travel to San Antonio to play the Spurs at 6:10 PM ET as a 13-point road favorite with a total of 235. Two more NBA games tip off at 8:10 PM ET. The Chicago Bulls play at home against the Utah Jazz as a 1.5-point favorite with an over/under of 235. The Dallas Mavericks are at home against the New Orleans Pelicans as a 7-point favorite with a total of 226.  The Golden State Warriors host the Orlando Magic at 8:40 PM ET as a 6.5-point favorite with an over/under of 232. The Sacramento Kings play at home against the Los Angeles Lakers at 10:10 PM ET as a 9-point favorite. The National Hockey League has nine games on its slate. The New Jersey Devils are at home against the New York Rangers at 1:07 PM ET as a -125 money line favorite with a total of 6. The Carolina Hurricanes visit Columbus to play the Bluejackets at 4:07 PM ET as a -275 money line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. Four NHL games drop the puck at 7:07 PM ET. The Toronto Maple Leafs host the Detroit Red Wings as a -260 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Minnesota Wild play at Buffalo against the Sabres as a -115 money line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Seattle Kraken are at Ottawa against the Senators as a -115 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The St. Louis Blues travel to Montreal to play the Canadiens as a -155 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. Two NHL games begin at 10:07 PM ET. The Vegas Golden Knights host the Los Angeles Kings as a -155 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Edmonton Oilers play at home against the Colorado Avalanche as a -120 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Boston Bruins are at San Jose against the Sharks at 10:37 PM ET as a -245 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The college basketball schedule has nine games on major national television. North Carolina hosts Notre Dame on ESPN2 at 11:30 AM ET as a 13-point favorite with an over/under of 145. Two more NCAAB games tip-off at noon ET. UConn plays at home against Creighton on Fox as a 6.5-point favorite with a total of 141.5. Missouri is at home against Vanderbilt on CBS as a 9-point favorite with an over/under of 150. Alabama hosts Kentucky on ESPN at 1 PM ET as a 6-point favorite with a total of 152.5. Illinois plays at home against Wisconsin on ESPN2 at 1:30 PM ET as a 7-point favorite with an over/under of 131.5. Mississippi State is at home against Mississippi on CBS at 2 PM ET as a 5-point favorite with a total of 124.5. Michigan State hosts Michigan on Fox at 2:30 PM ET as a 4-point favorite with an over/under of 139. Two more NCAAB games begin at 4 PM ET. Pittsburgh plays at home against Clemson on ESPN2 as a 2.5-point favorite with a total of 142. San Diego State is at Wyoming as an 8.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 135.5.

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NBA, NHL and NCAAB Previews and Odds - 01/06/2023

by Big Al Staff

Friday, Jan 06, 2023

The Friday sports card features action in the NBA, NHL, and NCAAB.The National Basketball Association has 11 games on its docket. Two games tip off at 7:10 PM ET. The Indiana Pacers host the Portland Trail Blazers as a 1-point favorite, with the total set at 232. The Philadelphia 76ers play at home against the Chicago Bulls as a 4.5-point favorite with an over/under of 228.5. Two more NBA games start at 7:40 PM ET. The Toronto Raptors are at home against the New York Knicks as a 3-point favorite with a total of 220. The Brooklyn Nets visit the New Orleans Pelicans on ESPN as a 4.5-point road favorite with an over/under 231. Three NBA games begin at 8:10 PM ET. The Milwaukee Bucks host the Charlotte Hornets as an 11.5-point favorite with a total of 234. The Oklahoma City Thunder play at home against the Washington Wizards as a 1-point favorite with an over/under of 232. The San Antonio Spurs are at home against the Detroit Pistons as a 1-point favorite with a total of 233. Two NBA games start at 9:10 PM ET. The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Los Angeles Clippers as a 4.5-point favorite. The Denver Nuggets play at home against the Cleveland Cavaliers as a 7-point favorite with an over/under of 228.5. The Miami Heat travel to Phoenix to play the Suns at 10:10 PM ET on ESPN as a 1.5-point road favorite with a total of 216.5. The Atlanta Hawks play in Los Angeles against the Lakers at 10:40 PM ET as a 1-point road favorite. The National Hockey League has six games on its slate. The puck drops at 7:07 PM ET for two NHL games. The Washington Capitals host the Nashville Predators as a -150 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Florida Panthers play at Detroit against the Red Wings as a -145 money line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The Tampa Bay Lightning are at Winnipeg against the Jets at 8:07 PM ET as a -130 money line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Chicago Blackhawks host the Arizona Coyotes at 8:37 PM ET as a -195 money line favorite with a total of 6. The Calgary Flames are at home against the New York Islanders at 9:07 PM ET as a -195 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6. The San Jose Sharks play in Anaheim against the Ducks at 10:07 PM ET as a -140 money line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The college basketball schedule has four games on national television. Toledo is at home against Western Michigan on the CBS Sports Network at 6:30 PM ET as a 15-point favorite with an over/under of 156.5. Wright State hosts Detroit Mercy on ESPN2 at 7 PM ET as a 3.5-point favorite with a total of 153.5. Ball State plays at home against Akron on ESPN2 at 8:30 PM ET as a 1.5-point favorite with an over/under of 133.5. Stanford is at California at 9 PM ET as an 8-point road favorite with a total of 124.5.

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NBA, NHL, NCAAB and EPL Previews and Odds - 01/05/2023

by Big Al Staff

Thursday, Jan 05, 2023

The Thursday sports card features action in the NBA, NHL, NCAAB, and EPL.The National Basketball Association has four games on its docket. The Memphis Grizzlies visit Orlando to play the Magic at 7:10 PM ET as a 6-point road favorite, with the total set at 226.5 (all odds from DraftKings unless indicated otherwise). The Boston Celtics play at Dallas against the Mavericks on TNT at 7:30 PM ET as a 2-point road favorite with an over/under of 230. The Utah Jazz are at Houston to play the Rockets at 8:10 PM ET as a 6-point road favorite with a total of 232. The Denver Nuggets host the Los Angeles Clippers on TNT at 10 PM ET as a 4.5-point favorite with an over/under of 225.The National Hockey League has ten games on its slate. Six games drop the puck at 7:07 PM ET. The Philadelphia Flyers play at home against the Arizona Coyotes as a -145 money-line favorite with a total of 6. The New York Rangers travel to Montreal to play the Canadiens as a -205 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6. The Carolina Hurricanes are at home against the Nashville Predators as a -240 money-line favorite with a total of 6. The Toronto Maple Leafs host the Seattle Kraken as a -215 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The New Jersey Devils play at home against the St. Louis Blues as a -165 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Washington Capitals are at Columbus against the Blue Jackets on ESPN as a -195 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Edmonton Oilers host the New York Islanders at 9:07 PM ET as a -155 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. Two more NHL games begin at 10:07 PM ET. The Colorado Avalanche visit Vancouver against the Canucks as a -155 money line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Vegas Golden Knights play at home against the Pittsburgh Penguins as a -120 money-line favorite with a total of 6. The Boston Bruins are in Los Angeles against the Kings at 10:37 PM ET as a -155 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6. The college basketball schedule has 13 games on national television. Five NCAAB games tip off at 7 PM ET. Ohio State is at home against Purdue on FS1 as a 4-point favorite with a total of 141. Houston hosts SMU on ESPN2 as a 21-point favorite with an over/under of 130.5. Bryant plays at Vermont on ESPNU. SIU-Edwardsville plays at home against Tennessee State on ESPN News as a 7.5-point favorite with a total of 145.5. Towson is at home against Drexel on the CBS Sports Network as a 6.5-point favorite with an over/under of 125.5. Four NCAAB games begin at 9 PM ET. Iowa hosts Indiana on FS1 as a 1.5-point favorite with a total of 152. Cincinnati travels to Wichita State on ESPNU as a 2.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 134.5. Western Kentucky plays at home against North Texas as a 3.5-point favorite with a total of 121. Colorado is at home against Oregon on ESPN2 as a 2.5-point favorite with an over/under of 145.5. UCLA hosts USC on ESPN at 9:30 PM ET as an 11.5-point favorite with a total of 140.5. Three games conclude the NCAAB card at 11 PM ET. Arizona plays at home against Washington at FS1 as an 18-point favorite with an over/under of 154.5. Gonzaga plays at San Francisco on ESPN2 as a 10-point road favorite with a total of 156. BYU is at Loyola-Marymount on ESPNU as a 1-point road favorite with an over/under of 144. Matchweek 19 in the English Premier League continues with one match. Manchester City travels to Chelsea at 3 PM ET as a -1 goal-line road favorite with a total of 2.5.

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NBA, NHL, NCAAB and EPL Previews and Odds - 01/04/2023

by Big Al Staff

Wednesday, Jan 04, 2023

The Wednesday sports card features action in the NBA, NHL, NCAAB, and EPL.The National Basketball Association has 12 games on its docket. Four NBA games tip off at 7:10 PM ET. The Memphis Grizzlies visit Charlotte to play the Hornets as a 7-point road favorite (all odds from DraftKings unless indicated otherwise). The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Phoenix Suns as a 4.5-point favorite. The Oklahoma City Thunder play at Orlando against the Magic. The Philadelphia 76ers are at home against the Indiana Pacers as a 7.5-point favorite with the total set at 232.5. Two more NBA games start at 7:40 PM ET. The New York Knicks host the San Antonio Spurs as a 9-point favorite with an over/under of 229.5. The Toronto Raptors play at home against the Milwaukee Bucks on ESPN as a 2-point favorite. Three NBA games begin at 8:10 PM ET. The Brooklyn Nets travel to Chicago to play the Bulls as a 5-point road favorite with a total of 235.5. The Minnesota Timberwolves are at home against the Portland Trail Blazers as a 1-point favorite. The New Orleans Pelicans host the Houston Rockets as a 7-point favorite. Three more games conclude the NBA card at 10:10 PM ET. The Golden State Warriors play at home against the Detroit Pistons as a 7-point favorite. The Miami Heat are in Los Angeles to play the Lakers on ESPN as a 4-point road favorite. The Sacramento Kings host the Atlanta Hawks as a 1.5-point favorite with an over/under of 244.The National Hockey League has three games on its slate. The New Jersey Devils play in Detroit against the Red Wings on TNT at 7:07 PM ET as a -170 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The Minnesota Wild are at home against the Tampa Bay Lightning on TNT at 9:37 PM ET as a -120 money line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Dallas Stars visit Anaheim to play the Ducks at 10:07 PM ET as a -175 money-line road favorite with a total of 6. The college basketball schedule has ten games on national television. Charleston plays at North Carolina A&T on the CBS Sports Network at 5 PM ET as an 11-point road favorite with an over/under of 148.5. Auburn is at Georgia on FS1 at 6:30 PM ET as a 6.5-point road favorite with a total of 136. Three more NCAAB games start at 7 PM ET. Oklahoma hosts Iowa State on ESPN2 as a 4-point favorite with an over/under of 124.5. Florida plays at home against Texas A&M on ESPNU as a 6-point favorite with a total of 141.5. Davidson is at home against Loyola-Chicago on the CBS Sports Network as a 5-point favorite with an over/under of 134.5. UConn travels to Providence on FS1 at 8:30 PM ET as a 5-point road favorite with a total of 142. Three more NCAAB games start at 9 PM ET. Baylor hosts TCU on ESPN2 as a 5.5-point favorite with an over/under of 141.5. Virginia Tech plays at home against Clemson on ESPNU as a 6-point favorite with a total of 137.5. Butler is at home against DePaul on the CBS Sports Network as a 7.5-point favorite with an over/under of 139.5. Nevada hosts Colorado State on FS1 at 10:30 PM ET as a 4.5-point favorite with a total of 139.Matchweek 19 in the English Premier League continues with four matches. Southampton plays at home against Nottingham Forest at 2:30 PM ET as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 2.5 (all soccer odds from BetMGM). West Ham United is at Leeds United in a pick ‘em match with a total of 2.5. Two more matches conclude the EPL card at 3 PM ET. Aston Villa hosts Wolverhampton as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 2.5. Tottenham plays at Crystal Palace on the USA Network as a -0.5 goal-line road favorite with a total of 2.5.

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NBA, NHL, NCAAB and EPL Previews and Odds - 01/03/2023

by Big Al Staff

Tuesday, Jan 03, 2023

The Tuesday sports card features action in the NBA, NHL, NCAAB, and EPL.The National Basketball Association has three games on its docket. Two games tip off at 8:10 PM ET. The Milwaukee Bucks host the Washington Wizards as an 8-point favorite (all odds from DraftKings unless indicated otherwise). The Boston Celtics play at Oklahoma City against the Thunder as an 8.5-point road favorite with a total set at 235.5. The Utah Jazz are at home against the Sacramento Kings at 9:10 PM ET as a 2.5-point favorite with an over/under of 243. The National Hockey League has 11 games on its slate. Five games drop the puck at 7:07 PM ET. The Florida Panthers play at home against the Arizona Coyotes as a -145 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Washington Capitals are at home against the Buffalo Sabres as a -165 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Carolina Hurricanes travel to New York to play the Rangers as a -135 money-line favorite with a total of 6. The Ottawa Senators host the Columbus Bluejackets as a -225 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Toronto Maple Leafs play at home against the St. Louis Blues as a -250 money-line favorite with a total of 6. Two more NHL games start at 8:07 PM ET. The Calgary Flames are at Winnipeg against the Jets as a -120 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6. The Nashville Predators host the Montreal Canadiens as a -225 money-line favorite with a total of 6. The Tampa Bay Lightning play at Chicago against the Blackhawks as a -330 money line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Edmonton Oilers are at home against the Seattle Kraken as a -145 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. Two games conclude the NHL card at 10:07 PM ET. The New York Islanders visit Vancouver to play the Canucks as a -115 money-line road favorite with a total of 6. The Dallas Stars play in Los Angeles against the Kings as a -125 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6. The college basketball schedule has nine games on national television. Marquette is at St. John’s on FS1 at 6:30 PM ET as a 3-point road favorite with a total of 156.5. Two more NCAAB games tip-off at 7 PM ET. Tennessee hosts Mississippi State on ESPN2 as a 10.5-point favorite with an over/under of 122. Syracuse plays at Louisville on ESPNU as a 9-point road favorite with a total of 137. Toledo is at home against Ball State on the CBS Sports Network as a 9-point favorite with an over/under of 158. Kentucky hosts LSU on ESPN at 8 PM ET as a 10-point favorite with a total of 138. Creighton plays at home against Seton Hall on FS1 at 8:30 PM ET as an 8.5-point favorite with an over/under of 137. Two NCAAB games begin at 9 PM ET. Kansas travels to Texas Tech on ESPN2 as a 2.5-point road favorite with a total of 139.5. Utah State plays at Air Force on the CBS Sports Network as a 7.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 137.5. New Mexico is at Fresno State on the CBS Sports Network as a 4-point road favorite with a total of 134.5. Matchweek 19 in the English Premier League continues with four matches. Three games start at 2:45 PM ET. Arsenal hosts Newcastle United on the USA Network as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 2.5 (all soccer odds from BetMGM). Leicester City plays at home against Fulham as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with a total of 2.5. Brighton and Hove Albion visits Everton as a -0.5 goal-line road favorite with an over/under of 2.5. Manchester United is at home against Bournemouth at 3 PM ET as a -1.5 goal line favorite with a total of 3.

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NFL, NCAAF, NBA, NHL, NCAAB and EPL Previews and Odds - 01/02/2023

by Big Al Staff

Monday, Jan 02, 2023

The Monday sports card features action in NFL, NCAAF, NBA, NHL, NCAAB, and the EPL.Week 17 in the National Football League concludes with one game for Monday Night Football. The Buffalo Bills visit Cincinnati to play the Bengals on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2 at 8:30 PM ET. The Bills are on a six-game winning streak after their 35-13 victory at Chicago as an 8-point favorite on December 24th. The Bengals are on a seven-game winning streak after their 22-18 win at New England as a 3-point favorite on December 24th. Buffalo is a 1-point road favorite, with the total set at 49.5 (all odds from DraftKings unless indicated otherwise). The college football bowl season continues with four games. Mississippi State plays Illinois on ESPN2 at noon ET in the Relia Quest Bowl at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Bulldogs are on a two-game winning streak after their 24-22 upset win at Mississippi State as a 2.5-point underdog on November 24th. The Fighting Illini ended their three-game losing streak with a 41-3 victory against Northwestern as a 14.5-point favorite on November 26th. Mississippi State is a 3-point favorite with an over/under of 46. Two NCAAF games kick off at 1 PM ET. USC battles Tulane on ESPN at 1 PM ET in the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Trojans’ five-game winning streak ended in a 47-24 upset loss to Utah as a 2.5-point favorite in the Pac-12 championship game on December 2nd. The Green Wave are on a three-game winning streak after beating Central Florida, 45-28, as a 3.5-point favorite in the Conference USA championship game on December 3rd. USC is a 2-point favorite with a total of 63.5. LSU faces Purdue on ABC in the Citrus Bowl at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. The Tigers are on a two-game losing streak after their 50-30 loss to Georgia as a 17-point underdog in the SEC championship game on December 3rd. The Boilermakers’ three-game winning streak ended in a 43-22 loss to Michigan as a 16-point underdog in the Big Ten championship game on December 3rd. LSU is a 15.5-point favorite with an over/under of 54. Utah goes against Penn State on ESPN at 5 PM ET in the Rose Bowl at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. The Utes are on a two-game winning streak after their upset victory against USC in the Pac-12 championship game. The Nittany Lions are on a four-game winning streak after their 35-16 victory against Michigan State as an 18.5-point favorite on November 26th. Utah is a 1-point favorite with a total of 53. The National Basketball Association has 11 games on its docket. The Phoenix Suns visit New York to play the Knicks at 3:10 PM ET in a pick ‘em game. Four more NBA games tip off at 7:10 PM ET. The Los Angeles Lakers play at Charlotte against the Hornets in another pick ‘em game. The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Chicago Bulls as a 3-point favorite. The Indiana Pacers play at home against the Toronto Raptors as a 3-point favorite. The Philadelphia 76ers are at home against the New Orleans Pelicans as a 5-point favorite with an over/under of 230.5. The Brooklyn Nets host the San Antonio Spurs at 7:40 PM ET as a 13.5-point favorite. Two more NBA games start at 8:10 PM ET. The Dallas Mavericks play at Houston against the Rockets as a 7-point road favorite with a total of 228. The Denver Nuggets are at Minnesota against the Timberwolves as a 2.5-point road favorite. Two more NBA games begin at 10:10 PM ET. The Golden State Warriors host the Atlanta Hawks as a 3-point favorite. The Portland Trail Blazers play at home against the Detroit Pistons as a 9.5-point favorite. The Los Angeles Clippers are at home against the Miami Heat as a 4-point favorite with an over/under of 220. The National Hockey League has three games on its slate. The Boston Bruins host the Pittsburgh Penguins in Winter Classic at Fenway Park on TNT at 2:07 PM ET as a -175 money line favorite with a total of 6. The Colorado Avalanche play at home against the Vegas Golden Knights at 9:07 PM ET as a -165 money line favorite with an over/under of 6. The Philadelphia Flyers travel to Anaheim to play the Ducks at 10:07 PM ET as a -115 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The college basketball schedule has one game on national television. Oklahoma State is at home against West Virginia on ESPNU at 7 PM ET as a 3-point favorite with an over/under of 139.5. Matchweek 19 in the English Premier League begins with one match. Liverpool plays at Brentford on the USA Network at 12:30 PM ET as a -1 goal-line road favorite at BetMGM with a total of 3.

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAAB, and EPL Previews and Odds - 01/01/2023

by Big Al Staff

Sunday, Jan 01, 2023

The Sunday sports card features action in NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAAB, and the EPL.Week 17 in the National Football League continues with 14 games. Nine games kick off at 1:00 PM ET. The Atlanta Falcons host the Arizona Cardinals as a 6-point favorite, with the total set at 41. The Detroit Lions play at home against the Chicago Bears as a 6-point favorite with an over/under of 52.5. The Jacksonville Jaguars travel to Houston to play the Texans as a 3.5-point road favorite with a total of 43. The Kansas City Chiefs are at home against the Denver Broncos as a 12.5-point favorite with an over/under of 45. The New England Patriots host the Miami Dolphins as a 2.5-point favorite with a total of 41. The New York Giants play at home against the Indianapolis Colts as a 5.5-point favorite with an over/under of 39. The Philadelphia Eagles are at home against the New Orleans Saints as a 5.5-point favorite with a total of 41.5. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Carolina Panthers as a 3.5-point favorite with an over/under of 40.5. The Washington Commanders play at home against the Cleveland Browns as a 2.5-point favorite with a total of 41. Two NFL games start at 4:05 PM ET. The San Francisco 49ers play in Las Vegas against the Raiders as a 9.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 42.5. The New York Jets travel to Seattle to play the Seahawks as a 2-point road favorite with a total of 42.5. Two more NFL games begin at 4:25 PM ET. The Green Bay Packers are at home against the Minnesota Vikings as a 3-point favorite with an over/under of 47.5. The Los Angeles Chargers host the Los Angeles Rams as a 6.5-point favorite with a total of 44.5. Sunday Night Football on NBC at 8:20 PM ET with the Baltimore Ravens playing the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Ravens are a 2.5-point favorite with an over/under of 35. The National Basketball Association has three games on its docket that tip off at 8:10 PM ET. The Memphis Grizzlies are at home against the Sacramento Kings as a 4.5-point favorite. The Boston Celtics play at Denver to play the Nuggets as a 1.5-point road favorite. The Washington Wizards visit Milwaukee to play the Bucks. The National Hockey League has five games on its slate. The Carolina Hurricanes play in New Jersey against the Devils at 3:07 PM ET, with both teams priced at -110 with a total of 6. The Florida Panthers host the New York Rangers as a -125 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. Two NHL games drop the puck at 7:07 PM ET. The San Jose Sharks play in Chicago against the Blackhawks as a -125 money-line road favorite with a total of 6. The Ottawa Senators are at home against the Buffalo Sabres as a -125 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Seattle Kraken host the New York Islanders as a -125 money line favorite with a total of 6. The college basketball schedule has seven games on major national television. Providence plays at DePaul on FS1 at 2:30 PM ET as a 5.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 149. Two more NCAAB games tip-off at 3 PM ET. Cincinnati travels to Temple on ESPN as a 3.5-point road favorite with a total of 143. SMU is at home against Tulsa on ESPNU as an 8-point favorite with an over/under of 141. Maryland plays at Michigan on FS1 at 4:30 PM ET as a 1-point road favorite with a total of 144. Two more NCAAB games start at 5 PM ET. Memphis visits Tulane on ESPN as a 4.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 155.5. Southern Illinois plays at home against Belmont on ESPNU as a 5-point favorite with a total of 134.5. Butler is at Georgetown on FS1 at 6:30 PM ET as a 3-point road favorite with an over/under of 144. Matchweek 18 in the English Premier League concludes with two matches. Tottenham hosts Aston Villa at 9 AM ET as a -1 goal-line favorite with a total of 2.5. Chelsea plays at Nottingham Forest as a -1 goal-line road favorite with an over/under of 2.5. 

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