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Big Al's Daily Angle: NCAAF, NBA, NHL and NCAAB Previews and Odds - 11/12/2024

by Big Al Staff

Tuesday, Nov 12, 2024

The Tuesday sports card features NCAAF, NBA, NHL, and NCAAB action.Week 12 in NCAAF college football starts with three games between FBS opponents at 7:00 p.m. ET. Toledo hosts Central Michigan on ESPNU. The Rockets won for the second time in their last three games with their 29-28 victory at Eastern Michigan as a 9.5-point favorite on November 2nd. The Chippewas are on a four-game losing streak after their 23-13 loss at home against Bowling Green as a 15-point underdog last Tuesday. Toledo is a 14.5-point favorite with the total set at 51.5 (all odds from DraftKings). Bowling Green plays at home against Western Michigan on ESPN2. The Falcons are on a three-game winning streak after their win against Central Michigan last week. The Broncos had won four games in a row before their 42-28 loss against Northern Illinois as a 2-point underdog last Wednesday. Bowling Green is an 8.5-point favorite with an over/under of 59.Buffalo is home against Ball State on the CBS Sports Network. The Bulls ended a two-game losing streak with a 41-30 victory at Akron as a 1-point favorite on November 2nd. The Cardinals lost for the second time in their last three games with a 27-21 loss against Miami (OH) as a 12-point underdog last Tuesday. Buffalo is a 1-point favorite with a total of 54.5. The National Basketball Association has eight games on its docket on the first night of the NBA Cup (formerly called the In-Season Tournament). Three NBA games tipoff at 7:10 p.m. ET. The Orlando Magic host the Charlotte Hornets as a 7-point favorite with an over/under of 213. The Boston Celtics play at home against the Atlanta Hawks as a 15-point favorite with a total of 227. The Miami Heat travel to Detroit to play the Pistons as a 1.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 216. The New York Knicks play in Philadelphia against the 76ers on TNT at 7:40 p.m. ET as a 1-point road favorite with a total of 215.5. The Milwaukee Bucks are home against the Toronto Raptors as a 6.5-point favorite with an over/under of 227.5. The Phoenix Suns are in Utah to play the Jazz at 9:10 p.m. ET as a 3.5-point road favorite with a total of 228.5. Two more games conclude the NBA card at 10:10 p.m. ET. The Golden State Warriors host the Dallas Mavericks on TNT as a 2.5-point favorite with an over/under of 233. The Minnesota Timberwolves visit Portland to play the Trail Blazers as an 8.5-point road favorite with a total of 219.The National Hockey League has seven games on its slate. Two NHL games drop the puck at 7:07 p.m. ET. The Toronto Maple Leafs play at home against the Ottawa Senators as a -135 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6. The New York Rangers are home against the Winnipeg Jets as a -130 money-line favorite with a total of 6. The Florida Panthers host the New Jersey Devils as a -148 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Boston Bruins play in St. Louis against the Blues at 8:07 p.m. ET as a -155 money-line road favorite with a total of 5.5. The Edmonton Oilers play at home against the New York Islanders at 9:07 p.m. ET as a -218 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6. Two more games complete the NHL card at 10:07 p.m. ET. The Seattle Kraken are home against the Columbus Blue Jackets as a -185 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Vancouver Canucks host the Calgary Flames as a -225 money-line favorite with a total of 6. The college basketball schedule has 56 games between Division I opponents. Five games are on major national television. Villanova is at Saint Joseph’s on the CBS Sports Network at 5:00 p.m. ET as a 2.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 144. Two more NCAAB games on national television start at 6:30 p.m. ET. Kansas battles Michigan State on ESPN in the first game of the Champions Classic at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, as a 6-point favorite with a total of 151. Providence plays at home against Hampton on FS1 as a 22.5-point favorite with an over/under of 141. Xavier is at home against Jackson State on FS1 at 8:30 p.m. ET as a 26.5-point favorite with a total of 156. Duke challenges Kentucky on ESPN at 9:00 p.m. ET in the second game of the Champions Classic as a 6-point favorite with an over/under of 160.

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Grey Cup Preview

by Will Rogers

Monday, Nov 11, 2024

On Sunday, the Toronto Argonauts and Winnipeg Blue Bombers will battle for the 2024 Grey Cup. It's a rematch of the 2022 final. The Argos upset the Bombers that year. First awarded in 1909, there have since been 100 Grey Cups. They didn't play from 1916 to 1919 or 2020. This year's big game will be played at Vancouver's BC Place. Let's take a closer look. The OddsThe Bombers are favored by 10.5 points. The total is 50. The Teams The Argos defeated Montreal 30-28 to get here. Winners of five of their last six, they are 12-8 SU and 10-9-1 ATS. Fourteen of Toronto's 20 games went over the total. The Bombers blasted Saskatchewan 38-22 to advance to this game. They have won nine of 10 and are 12-7 SU and 9-10 ATS on the season. Fourteen of Winnipeg's 19 games finished under the total.The InjuryThe Bombers wouldn't be such heavy favorites if not for an injury to Toronto's starting quarterback. Chad Kelly, the CFL’s outstanding player last season, suffered a broken ankle last week against Montreal. That means that Veteran Nick Arbuckle will make his first-ever Grey Cup start. Head-To-HeadToronto won both regular season meetings. Both games were very close and each was low-scoring. The first was back in July, before Winnipeg had really found its way. The Argos won 16-14, in OT. The second was last month, Toronto winning 14-11.Five Straight Grey Cup AppearancesIf it seems like the Bombers are always in the Grey Cup, it's because they are. This will mark their fifth consecutive appearance. They won the first two but lost each of the last two. The Bombers are the fourth team to make five consecutive Grey Cup appearances, the first since Edmonton competed in six straight, (1977-82) nearly 50 years ago. Winnipeg QB Zach Collaros, now 36 years old, will make his sixth Grey Cup start, going after his fourth ring. He earned his first with Toronto, back in 2012.Going For 8 StraightThe Argos may not reach the final as regularly as Winnipeg. When they do, they have a knack for closing the deal. They've been involved in seven Grey Cups since 1991 and they've won all seven. With 18 Grey Cups in their history, the Argos have won the big game more than any other team. They're 18-6 in the Final. With 30 Grey Cup appearances, the Bombers have been to the big game more than any other team. They're just 12-18. Coaching TiesBoth coaches have ties to the opposition. Winnipeg’s coach Mike O’Shea had some great years with the Argos as a linebacker. He won three Grey Cups with Toronto as a player (1996-97, ’04) and another as the Argos' special-teams coordinator (2012). This will be his fifth straight Grey Cup game as a head coach. Toronto’s coach Ryan Dinwiddie used to play quarterback for Boise State. His first-career CFL start was with the Blue Bombers. That was in the 2007 Grey Cup versus Saskatchewan. He played three seasons for Winnipeg. This will be his second Grey Cup as a head coach. He was also the Stampeders' quarterback coach for their 2018 Grey Cup victory.Another Close One?Seven of the past nine Grey Cups were decided by eight points or less. Eight of those games were decided by 11 or less. The last three Grey Cups had scores of 28-24, 24-23 and 33-25. The last game at Vancouver was in 2014, a 20-16 win for Calgary over Hamilton. My OpinionI've been watching the Grey Cup for a long time. The games are often close (see above) and Winnipeg doesn't regularly fare too well. The injury to Kelly has created value with the Argos. They already beat the Bombers with Arbuckle at QB once and they have the defense to make things difficult for Collaros. At +10.5, let's go with Toronto!

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Vegas Writer's NHL Morning Skate

by Vegas Writer

Monday, Nov 11, 2024

Welcome to Monday's edition of the "Morning Skate," recapping the weekend while looking at the standings.The defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers have done a good job carrying their success from last season into this one, as they're 11-3-1 with 23 points sitting atop the Atlantic Division. In the Metro, it's the New Jersey Devils (10-6-2) leading the pack with 22 points, but on their heels are the Carolina Hurricanes (10-3-0) with an impressive plus-20 goal differential.Leading the league, in what's been a bit of a surprise, is Central Division-leading Winnipeg, as the Jets are 14-1-0 (28 points) and a league-best plus-36 point differential.Perhaps the biggest surprise is the Pacific Division, with the Los Angeles Kings (9-4-3) leading the pack with 21 points and the Vegas Golden Knights (9-3-2)one point back. They're the only two teams are in the plus with goal-differential.The highest scoring division, as a whole, is the Metropolitan at plus-29, followed by the Central at plus-5. Teams from the Atlantic are minus-11 while the Pacific teams are -23.Let's take a look at the main highlights from Sunday: Mackenzie Blackwood (44 saves) recorded his fourth career 40-save shutout to lead San Jose past New Jersey, 1-0. Kirill Kaprizov assisted on the game-tying goal by Matt Boldy with 4:31 left in regulation, only to be spiled by Philipp Kurashev and Seth Jones, who connected for Chicago's overtime winner in a 2-1 win, which snapped its 12-game slide against Minnesota. Leo Carlsson registered his third game-winning goal of the season while John Gibson turned away 38 shots in his return to Anaheim’s crease. Carlsson is tied for the second most game-winners in the NHL this season. Through the first 33 nights of the season: Favorites are 148-79, including a 123-60 run. Overs are 107-100-20, but the Under is currently on a 30-16-6 roll. Tonight's FEATURED GAME (lines courtesy DraftKings):Carolina (-142, 6.5u, -118) at VegasPREDICTION: The Hurricanes just had their eight-game win streak snapped in Denver on Saturday, and now enter hostile territory, as the Golden Knights have yet to lose at home and return from a two-game trip they gathered three points after winning in Edmonton and losing in overtime in Seattle. Plenty of question marks with a couple of injuries with Vegas, but when you come into the season with arguably the best defensive pairings, and strong depth with centermen, you should be able to compensate against tough competition. Vegas comes in 8-0-0 at home, the longest home win streak in franchise history. The Golden Knights have outscored their opponents 43-19 inside T-Mobile Arena, averaging 5.38 goals-for-per-game, the most in the NHL. The Golden Knights come away with the win here.

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NFL, NBA, NHL and NCAAB Previews and Odds - 11/11/2024

by Big Al Staff

Monday, Nov 11, 2024

The Monday sports card features NFL, NBA, NHL, and NCAAB action. Week 10 in the NFL concludes with one game. The Los Angeles Rams host the Miami Dolphins on ESPN at 8:15 p.m. ET. The Rams are on a three-game winning streak after their 26-20 victory at Seattle in overtime as a 1-point favorite last Sunday. The Dolphins lost for the sixth time in their last seven games in a 30-27 loss at Buffalo on Sunday. Los Angeles is a 2.5-point favorite with the total set at 49 (all odds from DraftKings). The National Basketball Association has six games on its docket that all tip off at 8:10 p.m. ET. The Cleveland Cavaliers travel to Chicago to play the Bulls as an 8-point road favorite with an over/under of 237. The Brooklyn Nets play at New Orleans against the Pelicans as a 1.5-point road favorite with a total of 211. The Oklahoma City Thunder play at home against the Los Angeles Clippers as a 7.5-point favorite with an over/under of 218.5. The Houston Rockets are home against the Washington Wizards as a 13-point favorite with a total of 227.5. The Sacramento Kings are in San Antonio to play the Spurs as a 1.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 223.5. The National Hockey League has six games on its slate. The Buffalo Sabres host the Montreal Canadiens at 12:37 p.m. ET as a -205 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. Two more NHL games drop the puck at 7:07 p.m. ET. The Philadelphia Flyers play at home against the San Jose Sharks as a -258 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6. The Dallas Stars are at Pittsburgh to play the Penguins as a -166 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The Los Angeles Kings visit Calgary to play the Flames at 8:37 p.m. ET as a -130 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6. The Colorado Avalanche are home against the Nashville Predators at 9:07 p.m. ET as a -155 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Carolina Hurricanes play in Vegas against the Golden Knights at 10:07 p.m. ET as a -135 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The college basketball schedule has 30 games between Division I opponents. Three NCAAB games are on major national television. Butler hosts Western Michigan on FS1 at 7:00 p.m. ET as a 16.5-point favorite with a total of 146. Two more NCAAB games begin at 9:00 p.m. ET. Marquette plays at home against Central Michigan on FS1 as a 27.5-point favorite with an over/under of 149. DePaul is home against Mercer on FS2 as an 8-point favorite with a total of 157.5.

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NFL, NBA, NCAAB, NHL, and EPL Previews and Odds - 11/10/2024

by Big Al Staff

Sunday, Nov 10, 2024

The Sunday sports card features NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAAB, and EPL action. Week 12 in the NFL continues with 12 games. The New York Giants face the Carolina Panthers at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, on the NFL Network at 9:30 a.m. ET. The Giants are a 6.5-point favorite with the total set at 40.5 (all odds from DraftKings).Seven NFL games kick off at 1:00 p.m. ET. The Washington Commanders host the Pittsburgh Steelers as a 2.5-point favorite with an over/under of 45. The Atlanta Falcons travel to New Orleans to play the Saints as a 3.5-point road favorite with a total of 46. The San Francisco 49ers play in Tampa Bay against the Buccaneers as a 6.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 50.5. The Chicago Bears play at home against the New England Patriots as a 6-point favorite with a total of 38.5. The Minnesota Vikings are in Jacksonville to play the Jaguars as a 7-point road favorite with an over/under of 43. The Buffalo Bills visit Indianapolis to play the Colts as a 4-point road favorite with a total of 46.5. The Kansas City Chiefs are home against the Denver Broncos as a 7.5-point favorite with an over/under of 42. Three NFL games start during the second window of afternoon games. The Los Angeles Chargers host the Tennessee Titans at 4:05 p.m. ET as an 8-point favorite with a total of 39.5. Two more NFL games start at 4:25 p.m. ET. The New York Jets play in Arizona against the Cardinals as a 2-point road favorite with an over/under of 46.5. The Philadelphia Eagles are at Dallas to battle the Cowboys as a 7-point road favorite with a total of 43.5. The Detroit Lions travel to Houston to play the Texans on NBC at 8:20 p.m. ET for Sunday Night Football. The Lions are a 3.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 49.5.The National Basketball Association has 11 games on its docket. The Houston Rockets play in Detroit against the Pistons at 3:10 p.m. ET as a 4.5-point road favorite with a total of 220.5. The Boston Celtics are in Milwaukee to play the Bucks at 3:40 p.m. ET as a 3.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 229. The New York Knicks visit Indiana to play the Pacers at 5:10 p.m. ET as a 3-point road favorite with a total of 228. The Orlando Magic play at home against the Washington Wizards at 6:10 p.m. ET as an 8.5-point favorite with an over/under of 221.5. Three NBA games tip off at 7:10 p.m. ET. The Philadelphia 76ers are home against the Charlotte Hornets as a 3-point favorite with a total of 222.5. The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Miami Heat as a 7.5-point favorite with an over/under of 217.5. The Oklahoma City Thunder play at home against the Golden State Warriors as a 7-point favorite with a total of 226.5. Two NBA games begin at 8:10 p.m. ET. The Phoenix Suns are home against the Sacramento Kings as a 2.5-point favorite with an over/under of 228.5. The Denver Nuggets host the Dallas Mavericks as a 6-point favorite with a total of 231.5. The Memphis Grizzlies play in Portland against the Trail Blazers at 9:10 p.m. ET as a 2-point road favorite with an over/under of 224.5. The Los Angeles Lakers play at home against the Toronto Raptors at 9:40 p.m. ET as a 10.5-point favorite with a total of 233.5. The National Hockey League has three games on its slate. Two NHL games drop the puck at 7:07 p.m. ET. The New Jersey Devils are home against the San Jose Sharks as a -310 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Minnesota Wild are in Chicago against the Blackhawks as a -185 money-line road favorite with a total of 6. The Anaheim Ducks host the Columbus Blue Jackets at 8:07 p.m. ET as a -142 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The college basketball schedule has 21 games between Division I opponents. Three NCAAB games are on major national television. Michigan faces Wake Forest in the Deacon-Wolverine Challenge at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina, on ESPN2 at 1:00 p.m. ET as a 3-point favorite with a total of 154. Two more nationally televised NCAAB games start at 5:00 p.m. ET. Creighton plays at home against Farleigh Dickinson on FS1 as a 34.5-point favorite with an over/under of 164. Gonzaga is home against Arizona State on ESPN as an 18.5-point favorite with a total of 158.5. Matchweek 11 in the English Premier League concludes with four matches. Three EPL matches begin at 9:00 a.m. ET. Manchester United hosts Leicester City as a -1.5 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 3.5. Nottingham Forest plays at home against Newcastle United as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with a total of 2.5. Tottenham is home against Ipswich Town on the USA Network as a -1.5 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 3.5. Arsenal travels to Chelsea on the USA Network at 11:30 a.m. ET is a -0.5 goal-line road favorite with a total of 2.5. 

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ATP Finals 2024 Preview: (Tennis)

by William Burns

Saturday, Nov 09, 2024

Novak Djokovic has already pulled out of this season's final event leaving room for one more player to join the field of eight. That final spot goes to Andrey Rublev who is currently ranked #9 in the world. This should be an epic tournament as the WTA Finals has already lived up to the hype just a couple of days in. Here's what you can expect in this year's ATP Finals.  Round Robin Groups & Bracket:  If you don't already know, everyone in the same group will play a match against the other in the 'round-robin' phase. After those matches are completed, the top two players from each group will be put in a Semi-Final & Final mini bracket to decide the winner. This is a unique tournament as it's the only one that could possibly have a winner that losses in the earlier stages of the tournament. Be prepared for upsets and very intriguing matchups over the course of it. First Group: #1) Jannik Sinner (Italy) Sinner goes without saying. He is the best in the world right now. He's the favorite to win this whole tournament and should be considered as must-watch TV whenever he's taking the stage. He's -200 to come out of his side of the bracket. (+125 to Win)  #4) Daniil Medvedev (Russia) Medvedev definitely has a shot at winning this tournament. He won just one Grand Slam over the course of his career, which is concerning. However, this setup could favor him really well. It's not as many matchups and he's playing very good tennis right now. I would not be surprised if Meddy reaches the Semi's if not the Final if Sinner isn't on his game in the early stages. (+900 to Win) #6) Taylor Fritz (USA) Fritz is an interesting player. He's know considered as the top Men's American player on tour and there's no denying that he's got talent. However, he seems to fold when he plays the top competition. It's not easy playing the best of the best. But, I think that the American is going to need a whole lot of luck, especially in a group like this. (+1600 to Win) #8) Alex De Minaur (Australia)  Alex De Minaur is a special watch. Not many Australian players have ever been as talented as this guy. Having said that, he could be in for a tough tournament. Having to play against Sinner in the first match of this tournament, he's going to need to put together a couple of really good performances against both Medvedev & Fritz to get through. (+2000 to Win) Second Group: #2) Alexander Zverev (Germany) Having overtaken the Spaniard as the world number #2 over the past couple of tournaments, Zverev is a threat to win any match. His backhand is brilliant and he's got one of the most accurate service games of all time. This is the tougher of the two groups in my opinion and anyone could get out. The loser of the Zverev/Ruud match might end up going home early. (+550 to Win) #3) Carlos Alcaraz (Spain) Yes, he's dropped down to #3 in the world. However, Carlos Alcaraz is someone that you can never count out. The Spanish sensation will be wanting to finish the 2024 tennis season with a bang and this is the tournament to do so. With the best in the world all in one event, get your popcorn ready. This is going to be fun. (+210 to Win) #7) Casper Ruud (Norway)  Casper Ruud is not in great form right now. He's lost four consecutive matches leading up to this event which is kind of worrisome. Having said that, we all know what the Norwegian is capable of when he's on his game. Ruud will need to be at his best in all three games of this tournament. (+3500 to Win) #9) Andrey Rublev (Russia) Sneaking into the draw after Novak Djokovic withdrew, Andrey Rublev is a sneaky pick to win this whole thing. On his day, Rublev can look like the best player on tour. However, I don't see that happening this tournament. He's a lucky 'in' and will fall against both Zverev & Alcaraz (maybe even in all three.) (+2000 to Win) Burns Best Bet & Predictions: Having not been in 'top' form over the past monthor so, Carlos Alcaraz has fallen into the #3 spot. That being said, he still is one of the more exciting players to watch in the entire world of tennis. His speed, to go with his finesse is something to watch if you've never watched him before. He should be feeling good heading into this tournament and I believe that he'll be ready to win his side of the bracket. Expect Carlos Alcaraz to come out on top of the 'John Newcombe Group' and feature in the final of this year's ATP Finals. You can get - Carlos Alcaraz to Win Quarter at (-125) via. DraftKings Sportsbook. I do believe that Jannik Sinner will probably feature in the Final as well. He's had an outstanding season considering he's had to deal with his doping scandal. He will be favored in every single match over the course of this tournament. Having said that, it would be foolish of me not to pick him to win his side of the bracket as well. The come out of the 'Ilie Nastase Group,' you can get Sinner to Win Quarter at (-200) via. DraftKings Sportsbook. He's simply just that good.Final Prediction: 6-4 . 6-7 . 6-3 Alcaraz (over Sinner.)

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NCAAF, NBA, NHL, NCAAB, CFL and EPL Previews and Odds - 11/09/2024

by Big Al Staff

Saturday, Nov 09, 2024

The Saturday sports card features NCAAF, NBA, NHL, NCAAB, CFL, and EPL action.Week 11 in NCAAF college football continues with 40 games between FBS opponents. Eleven of these NCAAF games kick off in the opening window between noon ET and 3:00 p.m. ET, with four games starting on major national television at noon ET. Texas hosts Florida on ABC as a 21.5-point favorite with the total set at 47.5 (all odds from DraftKings). Miami (FL) travels to Georgia Tech on ESPN as a 10-point road favorite with an over/under of 63.5. Minnesota plays at Rutgers on NBC as a 6-point road favorite with a total of 46. Ohio State plays at home against Purdue on Fox as a 37.5-point favorite with an over/under of 53.5. Fifteen NCAAF games between FBS opponents start in the 3:30 p.m. ET to 6:00 p.m. ET window. Three college football games on major national television at 3:30 p.m. Indiana is home against Michigan on CBS as a 14.5-point favorite with a total of 48.5. Clemson is at Virginia Tech on ESPN as a 6-point road favorite with an over/under of 53. Georgia visits Mississippi on ABC as a 1.5-point road favorite with a total of 54.5. Colorado plays at Texas Tech on Fox at 4:00 p.m. ET as a 4.5-point road favorite with a total of 62.5.  Fourteen NCAAF games between FBS opponents begin at 7:00 p.m. ET or later to complete the Saturday football card. Tennessee hosts Mississippi State on ESPN as a 24.5-point favorite with an over/under of 62. Two more NCAAF games are on major national television at 7:30 p.m. ET. Notre Dame plays at home against Florida State on NBC as a 25-point favorite with a total of 42.5. Alabama is at LSU on ABC as a 2.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 58.5. Boise State is home against Nevada on Fox as a 23.5-point favorite with a total of 60.5. BYU visits Utah on ESPN at 10:15 p.m. ET as a 3-point road favorite with an over/under of 40. The National Basketball Association has four games on its docket. The San Antonio Spurs host the Utah Jazz at 5:10 p.m. ET as a 6.5-point favorite with a total of 221.5. Two more NBA games tip off at 7:40 p.m. ET. The Cleveland Cavaliers play at home against the Brooklyn Nets as a 13-point favorite with an over/under of 224. The Atlanta Hawks are home against the Chicago Bulls as a 3-point favorite with a total of 239. The Los Angeles Clippers host the Toronto Raptors at 10:40 p.m. ET as a 7.5-point favorite with an over/under of 228.The National Hockey League has 12 games on its slate. The Buffalo Sabres play at home against the Calgary Flames at 1:07 p.m. ET as a -142 money-line favorite with a total of 6. The Winnipeg Jets are home against the Dallas Stars at 3:07 p.m. ET as a -115 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6. The Florida Panthers host the Philadelphia Flyers at 6:07 p.m. ET as a -270 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. Four NHL games start at 7:07 p.m. ET. The New York Rangers play in Detroit against the Red Wings as a -170 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Toronto Maple Leafs play at home against the Montreal Canadiens as a -218 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Washington Capitals are in St. Louis to face the Blues as a -120 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6. The Boston Bruins are home against the Ottawa Senators as a -148 money-line favorite with a total of 6. The New Jersey Devils travel to New York to play the Islanders at 7:37 p.m. ET as a -148 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6. The Nashville Predators host the Utah Hockey Club at 8:07 p.m. ET as a -155 money-line favorite with a total of 6. Two more NHL games start at 9:07 p.m. ET. The Los Angeles Kings play at home against the Columbus Blue Jackets as a -205 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6. The Carolina Hurricanes play in Colorado to play the Avalanche as a -125 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The Edmonton Oilers are in Vancouver to play the Canucks at 10:07 p.m. ET as a -115 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The college basketball schedule has 52 games between Division I opponents. Two NCAAB games are on ESPNU. Baylor battles Arkansas at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, at 7:30 p.m. ET as a 3-point favorite with a total of 154.5. Houston faces Auburn in the second game of the Battleground 2K2Y at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, at 9:30 p.m. ET as a 5.5-point favorite with an over/under of 142.The Canadien Football League playoffs continue with two games in the divisional finals. The Montreal Canadiens are home against the Toronto Argonauts at 3:00 p.m. ET as a 1.5-point favorite with a total of 51.5. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the Saskatchewan Roughriders at 6:30 p.m. ET as a 3.5-point favorite with an over/under of 47.5.Matchweek 11 in the English Premier League begins with six matches. Four EPL matches begin at 10:00 a.m. ET. Brentford plays at home against Bournemouth as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with a total of 3.5. Fulham visits Crystal Palace on the USA Network as a -0.5 goal-line road favorite with an over/under of 2.5. West Ham United is home against Everton as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with a total of 2.5. Wolverhampton hosts Southampton as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with a total of 2.5. Manchester City plays at Brighton and Hove Albion on the USA Network at 12:30 p.m. ET as a -0.5 goal-line road favorite with an over/under of 3.5. Liverpool hosts Aston Villa at 3:00 p.m. ET as a -1.5 goal-line favorite with a total of 3.5. 

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Vegas Writer's NHL Morning Skate

by Vegas Writer

Friday, Nov 08, 2024

Before getting to Friday's edition of the "Morning Skate," recapping Thursday's full slate of action that featured 13 games, let's address last night's loss.My Western Conference Game of the Year didn't pan out as expected, as the Utah Hockey Club went into St. Louis and knocked off the Blues, 4-2, with an empty netter providing the final margin. Not what I expected to happen.When you're outshot by a 2-to-1 ratio - 30 to 15 - it gives you very little chance to win, and such was the case last night, as the Blues looked like the travel-weary team. They also were 0 for 3 on the power play, something they'll need to fix as the third-worst team with a man advantage.Like the wins that come in droves, there will be losses. I'll bounce back, and by playoff time in April, the plan is to have profit to work with, so stick with me, and let's make money.Let's take a look at the main highlights from Thursday: The Panthers (10-3-1, 21 points) and Hurricanes (10-2-0, 20 points), who rank first and second in the Eastern Conference, both hit the 20-point mark on the season with the help of multi-point performances by Aleksander Barkov and Sebastian Aho, respectively. Barkov (3 assists) factored on three of six Panthers goals in a victory against the Penguins. Aho assisted on two of his team’s five goals to help Carolina extend the League’s longest active winning streak to eight games.The Sabres had 15 players record a point in the same game for the ninth time in franchise history and third in the past 30 years during a 6-1 win over the Rangers in Manhattan. It also marked just the second time in franchise history that all 12 Sabres forwards found the score sheet.The Winnipeg Jets, who have suffered just one regular-season loss in 22 games since April 1, 2024, matched the best 14-game start to a campaign in NHL history. With the win, goalie Connor Hellebuyck (10-1-0, 1.91 GAA, .932 SV%, 3 SO) posted back-to-back shutouts for the first time and became the sixth U.S.-born goaltender in NHL history to register 40 career shutouts.Logan Stankoven (1 goal, 1 assist) stated his case for an early nod toward Rookie of the Year after he registered his third multi-point performance of the season to lift the Stars to a 3-1 victory over Chicago while boosting his totals 12 points (2 goals, 10 assists). He owns the most assists and points among rookies this season. Through the first 30 nights of the season: Favorites are 141-75, including a 116-56 run. Overs are 100-92-20, including a 45-39-10 run. The Under, however, is on a 22-13-6 roll. Tonight's FEATURED GAME (lines courtesy DraftKings):Vegas (-135, 6o, -118) at SeattlePREDICTION: The Vegas Golden Knights finally secured a road win, spoiling Connor McDavid's return to the Edmonton Oilers with a 4-2 win two nights back. Tonight the Knights visit the Seattle Kraken for a battle between the New Kids on the Block, and I am looking for low-scoring game. As the season moves into the second month, we see a lot better play from defensive pairings, with goalies settling into their dwelling. As you see above, after Overs in the NHL opened the season 87-70-14, the Unders are on a 22-13-6 run. Seven of the last 10 meetings between Vegas and Seattle have stayed under. The Kraken have stayed low in three of their last four and in catching Vegas - which has struggled on the road - on a two-game tour, this one will be played at a pedestrian pace. Let's play this one Under.

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NHL, NBA, NCAAB, and NCAAF Previews and Odds - 11/08/2024

by Big Al Staff

Friday, Nov 08, 2024

The Friday sports card features NCAAF, NBA, NHL, and NCAAB action. Week 10 in NCAAF college football continues with four games between FBS opponents. California travels to Wake Forest at 8:00 p.m. ET. The Golden Bears ended a four-game losing streak with their 44-7 victory against Oregon State as a 13-point favorite two Saturdays ago on October 26th. California is a 7.5-point road favorite with the total set at 55 (all odds from DraftKings).Two NCAAF games kick off at 9:00 p.m. ET. Memphis hosts Rice on ESPN2. The Tigers had won four games in a row before their 44-36 upset loss at UTSA as a 7-point favorite last Saturday. The Owls ended their two-game losing streak with a 24-10 upset victory against Navy as a 13-point underdog. Memphis is an 8-point favorite with an over/under of 50.5. Iowa plays at UCLA on Fox at 9:00 p.m. ET. The Hawkeyes won for the third time in their last four games with their 42-10 victory against Wisconsin as a 2.5-point favorite last Saturday. The Bruins won for the second straight time on Saturday with a 27-20 upset victory as a 7.5-point underdog on Saturday. Iowa is a 6.5-point road favorite with a total of 44.5. San Diego State plays at home against New Mexico on FS1 at 10:30 p.m. ET. The Aztecs are on a two-game losing streak after their 56-24 loss at Boise State as a 24-point underdog last Friday. The Lobos are on a two-game losing streak after their 49-45 upset loss against Wyoming as a 9-point favorite on Saturday. San Diego State is a 2.5-point favorite with an over/under of 65.5. The National Basketball Association has 13 games on its docket. Three NBA games tip off at 7:10 p.m. ET. The Orlando Magic are home against the New Orleans Pelicans as a 4.5-point favorite with a total of 213.5. The Indiana Pacers are in Charlotte to play the Hornets as a 7-point road favorite with an over/under of 234. The Detroit Pistons host the Atlanta Hawks as a 1-point favorite with a total of 228. Four NBA games start at 7:40 p.m. ET. The Cleveland Cavaliers play at home against the Golden State Warriors as a 4.5-point favorite with an over/under of 231.5. The New York Knicks are home against the Milwaukee Bucks as a 7.5-point favorite with a total of 226.5. The Boston Celtics host the Brooklyn Nets as a 13.5-point favorite with an over/under of 225.5. The Dallas Mavericks play at home against the Phoenix Suns on ESPN as a 3-point favorite with a total of 230.5. Two NBA games begin at 8:10 p.m. ET. The Oklahoma City Thunder are home against the Houston Rockets as an 8.5-point favorite with an over/under of 218.5. The Memphis Grizzlies host the Washington Wizards as a 5-point favorite with a total of 227.5. Two NBA games start at 9:10 p.m. ET. The Denver Nuggets play at home against the Miami Heat as a 4-point favorite with an over/under of 218.5. The Minnesota Timberwolves are home against the Portland Trail Blazers as a 12-point favorite with a total of 221.5. Two games conclude the NBA card at 10:10 p.m. ET. The Sacramento Kings host the Los Angeles Clippers as a 6-point favorite with an over/under of 224.5. The Los Angeles Lakers play at home against the Philadelphia 76ers on ESPN as an 8-point favorite with a total of 221.5. The National Hockey League has four games on its slate. The Toronto Maple Leafs are home against the Detroit Red Wings at 7:07 p.m. ET as a -185 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Washington Capitals host the Pittsburgh Penguins at 7:37 p.m. ET as a -166 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. Two more games conclude the NHL card at 10:07 p.m. ET. The Minnesota Wild visit Anaheim to play the Ducks as a -180 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6. The Vegas Golden Knights play in Seattle against the Kraken as a -142 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.The college basketball schedule has four games on major national television. Virginia Commonwealth faces Boston College on the CBS Network at 6:00 p.m. ET in the Veterans Classic at Alumni Hall in Annapolis, Maryland. The Rams are a 10.5-point favorite with an over/under of 142.5. Kansas plays at home against North Carolina on ESPN2 as a 7.5-point favorite with a total of 158.5. Navy is home against Harvard in the Veterans Classic at 8:30 p.m. ET on the CBS Sports Network. The Midshipmen are a 1.5-point favorite with an over/under of 150.5. UCLA battles New Mexico on the CBS Sports Network at 11:00 p.m. ET at Lee’s Family Forum in Henderson, Nevada. The Bruins are a 5.5-point favorite with a total of 150.5.

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NFL, NCAAF, NBA, NHL and NCAAB Previews and Odds - 11/07/2024

by Big Al Staff

Thursday, Nov 07, 2024

The Thursday sports card features NFL, NCAAF, NBA, NHL, and NCAAB action. Week 10 in the National Football League kicks off with one game. The Baltimore Ravens host the Cincinnati Bengals on Amazon Prime at 8:15 p.m. ET. The Ravens won for the sixth time in their last seven games with their 41-10 victory against Denver as a 9-point favorite last Sunday. The Bengals won for the third time in their last four games with their 41-24 victory against Las Vegas as an 8-point favorite on Sunday. Baltimore is a 6-point favorite with the total set at 53 (all odds from DraftKings).Week 11 in NCAAF college football continues with two games between FBS opponents at 8:00 p.m. ET. East Carolina plays at home against Florida Atlantic on ESPN2. The Pirates ended a two-game losing streak with their 56-34 win against Temple as a 9.5-point favorite on October 26th. The Owls lost for the third straight time in a 44-21 loss to South Florida as a 1.5-point underdog last Friday. East Carolina is a 7.5-point favorite with an over/under of 58. Appalachian State travels to Coastal Carolina on ESPN. The Mountaineers are on a two-game winning streak after their 28-20 upset victory against Old Dominion as a 3-point underdog last Saturday. The Chanticleers lost for the third straight time with their 38-24 upset loss at Troy as a 4-point favorite on Saturday. Appalachian State is a 1-point road favorite with a total of 62.5.The National Basketball Association has three games on its docket that all tip off at 8:10 p.m. ET. The San Antonio Spurs are home against the Portland Trail Blazers as a 4.5-point favorite with an over/under of 217.5. The Minnesota Timberwolves play in Chicago against the Bulls as an 8-point road favorite with a total of 226.5. The Milwaukee Bucks host the Utah Jazz as a 9-point favorite with an over/under of 229.5. The National Hockey League has 12 games on its slate. Six NHL games drop the puck at 7:07 p.m. ET. The Carolina Hurricanes play at home against the Pittsburgh Penguins as a -265 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The New Jersey Devils are home against the Montreal Canadiens as a -298 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The New York Rangers host the Buffalo Sabres as a -205 money-line favorite with a total of 6. The Florida Panthers play at home against the Nashville Predators as a -185 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6. The Boston Bruins are home against the Calgary Flames as a -185 money-line favorite with a total of 6. The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Philadelphia Flyers at 7:37 p.m. ET as a -205 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6. Three more NHL games start at 8:07 p.m. ET. The Winnipeg Jets play at home against the Colorado Avalanche as a -142 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Dallas Stars are home against the Chicago Blackhawks as a -375 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6. The St. Louis Blues host the Utah Hockey Club as a -115 money-line favorite with a total of 6. Two games conclude the NHL card at 10:40 p.m. ET. The Minnesota Wild are in San Jose to play the Sharks as a -265 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6. The Vancouver Canucks visit Los Angeles to play the Kings as a -115 money-line road favorite with a total of 5.5. The college basketball schedule has one game on national television. DePaul plays at home against Prairie View A&M on FS1 at 8:00 p.m. ET as a 14.5-point favorite with an over/under of 149.5. 

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College Football Top 12 Poll - Week 10

by Wayne Root

Wednesday, Nov 06, 2024

In the 12-team expanded playoff, the top four seeds represent the highest-rated conference champions from the Power 4 and Group of Five ranks and receive first-round byes. This is the roadmap for the committee to follow: The committee tries to dig past strictly win-loss records and looks at the strength of opponents' records, location of game and opponent winning percentage as well. Those detailed factors matter and the committee used SportSource Analytics — which provides detailed data evaluations on offense, defense and special teams to dive further — for more than a decade now.There are five auto-bids given to conference winners from within that group. The remaining seven slots will be at-large selections. Expect the Big Ten and SEC to dominate that conversation.The first committee rankings were on November 5th. The No. 1 team is locked in, but the selection committee faces tough decisions beyond that for the inaugural top 25 reveal in the expanded 12-team playoff era.1. Oregon (9-0)The Ducks are the top team in the playoff projections with their undefeated record and noteworthy win over Ohio State. Oregon is currently the projected Big Ten champion. The unanimous No. 1 for the first time in Sunday's Week 11 AP Poll, the Ducks top the first playoff rankings, too. They hold one of the best wins after clipping Ohio State at Autzen Stadium and they seem to be strengthening as the season progresses. With only three games left in the regular season, all against inferior competition, Dan Lanning's squad appears to be on the path to an undefeated season heading into Big Ten Championship.2. Georgia (7-1)Strength of schedule matters. And depending on your preferred metric, the Bulldogs have the toughest in the country. Georgia is the projected SEC champion and will be the No. 2 seed. As of now, they won’t pass Oregon due to a loss to Alabama earlier this season. They won at top-ranked Texas, lost to then-No. 4 Alabama on the road in a thriller and stomped Clemson in the opener. Over the next two weeks, Georgia plays top 15s Tennessee and Ole Miss, so there is room to move up in the rankings even if the Bulldogs begin at No. 3. 3. Ohio State (7-1)If the selection committee goes for drama with their first rankings, Ohio State at No. 4 could certainly garner considerable outrage, but we think Ryan Day's squad will be at No. 3. Ohio State did not panic after it fell behind 10-0 early on the road against Penn State Saturday in a top-five showdown. The Buckeyes eventually prevailed for a 20-13 win to put them back in position for a spot in the Big Ten Championship Game. With the Buckeyes coming off their win at Penn State, that was supposed to be a momentum booster in front of the selection committee. Perhaps it will be. In all, Ohio State has five wins over teams with winning records including a 56-0 drubbing of Western Michigan, which is unbeaten in the MAC. Losing by a point on the road at Oregon is this season's best loss among playoff frontrunners.4. Miami-Florida (9-0)Miami has Heisman candidate Cam Ward running the show at QB so they’ll likely go as far as he’ll take them. The ‘Canes are the big favorite in the ACC with a few weeks left in the season. Offensive firepower through Cam Ward drives Miami's unbeaten record through 10 weeks of the season. The Hurricanes beat up on an ACC schedule with one win over a projected CFP top-25 team (at Louisville). By the time they get to Charlotte without a loss (projected), the Hurricanes should have at least five wins over teams with winning records. The non-conference destructions of Florida and USF were impressive, too.5. Texas (7-1)The Longhorns beat five teams with winning records, including Vanderbilt, Michigan and Colorado State. Texas reached No. 1 in the AP Poll at one point this season before falling at home to Georgia. If you're going to take a loss prior to November, that one's much easier to swallow than an upset scenario. Texas benefitted from a bye and hosts Florida next Saturday in Austin where it hopes to have top wide receiver Isaiah Bond and safety Andrew Mukuba back from injury. The showdown at Texas A&M a few weeks from now could determine placement in the SEC Championship for both teams and has major playoff implications.6. Indiana (9-0)Despite their school record-setting unbeaten start through nine games, the Hoosiers' lack of schedule strength could harm Indiana's initial ranking from the selection committee. That's win No. 6 for the Hoosiers, making them the first team this season to reach bowl-eligibility. The Hoosiers have put up 500 yards of offense in their last three games and possess the nation's third-best scoring offense. That changes if Indiana beats Ohio State. But for now, do not expect the Hoosiers to be as highly-ranked in the committee's first poll as they are in the AP Poll. Indiana has not played a top 25 team.7. BYU (8-0)The unbeaten Cougars handed SMU its only loss on the road in September and torched Kansas State by 31 points a few weeks later. Those are the results that stand out thus far during BYU's magical season. The Cougars are the front runner in the Big 12 and some teams lost a step last weekend. So at this rate, it’s a TBD who will play BYU for the conference title and likely the final bye in the playoffs. If the Cougars can avoid being upset this month, they have a shot at a top-four seed. Several SEC and Big Ten teams hope BYU wins out and enters the playoff unbeaten as the Big 12 champion since that will keep the conference to one playoff bid.8. Notre Dame (7-1)Ranked wins over Texas A&M, Louisville and Navy have Notre Dame well inside the top 10, and rightfully so. Notre Dame has a win over Texas A&M, but that loss to Northern Illinois at home is glaring. That'll keep the Fighting Irish out of the playoffs for now. The Fighting Irish played nearly flawless since the disappointing performance against NIU and get another chance at a banner victory this month against unbeaten Army. If Notre Dame finishes 11-1, Marcus Freeman's squad could be on the verge of the No. 5 or 6-seed in the playoff given its body of work.9. Penn St (7-1)The Nittany Lions beat two teams with winning records (Illinois, Wisconsin), and the road victory at USC is grows weaker with every passing Saturday. The Nittany Lions squandered an early 10-0 lead as their losing streak to the Buckeyes extends to eight games. Franklin is now 1-13 against top-five teams in 11 years as head coach at Penn State. Penn State whiffed on its opportunity at a season-changing win against Ohio State, but should beat two bowl teams in Minnesota and Washington to 11-1 finish. Don't be surprised if Penn State is behind unbeaten Indiana in these initial rankings.10. Tennessee (7-1)Early-season wins over NC State and Oklahoma away from Neyland Stadium looked great at the time, but the Wolfpack and Sooners floundered. Still, those two opponents have winning records, as does Alabama. The victory over the Crimson Tide is the feather in Tennessee's cap at this point. Tennessee overcame a halftime deficit to defeat Kentucky 28-18 Saturday in Neyland Stadium as its defense once again stepped up big. The Volunteers have yet to allow more than 20 points in a game. The Vols would be inside the top five and unbeaten right now had they taken care of business at Arkansas. Swing games await at Georgia and Vanderbilt.11. SMU (8-1)SMU is tied atop the ACC standings after it knocked off previous undefeated Pittsburgh 48-25. The Mustangs have won six-consecutive games. Wins over Louisville and Pittsburgh should have the Mustangs bordering on top-10 placement Tuesday night. Winners of six straight, SMU likely faces Miami in the ACC Championship if this keeps up. The only loss came to unbeaten BYU by three points. 12. Boise State (7-1)Ashton Jeanty continues his Heisman Trophy campaign following another 100-yard rushing performance in a 56-24 win against San Diego State Friday night. Jeanty totaled 149 yards and two touchdowns on the ground The Broncos lost to the only ranked opponent they played this season at Oregon. However, the Ducks are still unbeaten and ranked No. 1, so if there's a quality setback, that's one you want to have if you're Boise State. The win at UNLV holds water.

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NCAAF, NBA, NHL, NCAAB and UEFA Champions League Previews and Odds - 11/06/2024

by Big Al Staff

Wednesday, Nov 06, 2024

The Wednesday sports card features NCAAF, NBA, NHL, NCAAB, and UEFA Champions League action.Week 11 in NCAAF college football continues with two games between FBS opponents at 7:00 p.m. ET. Northern Illinois travels to Western Michigan on ESPN2. The Huskies are on a two-game losing streak after their 25-23 upset loss as a 13-point favorite on October 26th. The Golden Flashes won for the fourth straight time with their 52-21 victory against Kent State as an 18.5-point favorite two Saturdays ago. Northern Illinois is a 2-point road favorite with the total set at 52 (all odds from DraftKings). Ohio plays at Kent State on ESPNU. The Bobcats won for the third time in their last four games with their 47-16 victory against Buffalo as a 3.5-point favorite on October 26th. The Golden Flashes have lost their first eight games of the season after their 52-21 loss at Western Michigan as an 18.5-point underdog two Saturdays ago. Ohio is a 19.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 60.5. The National Basketball Association has 12 games on its docket. Two NBA games tip off at 7:10 p.m. ET. The Charlotte Hornets host the Detroit Pistons as a 2-point favorite with a total of 222. The Indiana Pacers play at home against the Orlando Magic as a 7-point favorite with an over/under of 225.5. Two more NBA games start at 7:40 p.m. ET. The Boston Celtics are home against the Golden State Warriors on ESPN as a 7.5-point favorite with a total of 228.5. The New York Knicks are in Atlanta to play the Hawks as a 7-point road favorite with an over/under of 225. Three NBA games start at 8:10 p.m. ET. The Houston Rockets host the San Antonio Spurs as a 6.5-point favorite with a total of 212. The Memphis Grizzlies play at home against the Los Angeles Lakers as a 1-point favorite with an over/under of 229. The Cleveland Cavaliers visit New Orleans to play the Pelicans as a 7.5-point road favorite with a total of 224. The Dallas Mavericks are home against the Chicago Bulls at 8:40 p.m. ET as a 10.5-point favorite with an over/under of 233.5. Two NBA games begin at 9:10 p.m. ET. The Oklahoma City Thunder plays at Denver against the Nuggets as a 6-point road favorite with a total of 225.5. The Phoenix Suns host the Miami Heat as a 5.5-point favorite with an over/under of 223.5. Two more games conclude the NBA card at 10:10 p.m. ET. The Los Angeles Clippers plays at home against the Philadelphia 76ers on ESPN as a 1.5-point favorite with a total of 220.5. The Sacramento Kings are home against Toronto as a 10.5-point favorite with an over/under of 238. The National Hockey League has three games on its slate. The Washington Capitals host the Nashville Predators at 7:07 p.m. ET as a -122 money-line favorite with a total of 6. The Detroit Red Wings is at Chicago against the Blackhawks on TNT at 8:07 p.m. ET as a -125 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Edmonton Oilers play at home against the Vegas Golden Knights at 8:37 p.m. ET with a total of 6.5. The college basketball schedule has four games on national television. Three NCAAB games start at 7:00 p.m. ET.  Georgetown is home against Lehigh on FS2 as a 14-point favorite with an over/under of 150.5 Connecticut hosts Sacred Heart on FS1 as a 34.5-point favorite with a total of 149. Villanova plays at home against Columbia on the CBS Sports Network as a 17-point favorite with an over/under of 144. Creighton is home against UT Rio Grande Valley on FS2 as a 30.5-point favorite with a total of 155.Matchday 4 in the UEFA Champions League concludes with nine matches. Two matches start at 12:45 p.m. ET. Aston Villa travels to Club Brugge as a -0.5 goal-line road favorite with an over/under of 2.5. Shakhtar Donetsk hosts the Young Boys as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with a total of 2.5. Seven matches conclude the UCL card at 3:00 p.m. ET. Bayern Munich plays at home against Benfica on the CBS Sports Network as a -1.5 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 3.5. Paris Saint-Germain is home against Athletico Madrid as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with a total of 2.5. Inter Milan hosts Arsenal as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 2.5. Feyenoord plays at home against Salzburg as a -1.5 goal-line favorite with a total of 3.5. Barcelona plays at Red Star Brigade as a -2.5 goal-line road favorite with an over/under of 3.5. Sparta Prague is home against Brest as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with a total of 3.5. Stuttgart hosts Atalanta as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 3.5. All nine Champions League matches are available on Paramount+.

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