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NFL System of the Week - Dec 23, 2023

by Al McMordie

Saturday, Dec 23, 2023

When it's holiday time, I like to turn to my late season NFL systems.  And there's one I have been using for years to put some gifts under the Christmas tree.  It combines several of my favorite elements into one very dependable system.  Let's take a look.Faithful followers know that one of the things I love to do when betting on NFL games is to take teams off a loss.  The NFL is an up-and-down league, and when you can get a team off a loss rather than a win, you'll give yourself a slight edge (and even better if your team is off a loss, and its opponent is off a win).Another thing I love is playing on home underdogs (or even PK'em teams).  The edge is a slight one -- since 1980, they've cashed 51.7% of the time -- but I'd rather be on the 51.7% side than the 48.3% side!When it comes to betting on the NFL around holiday time, I love the following system:Play on any home underdog (or PK) in the final five weeks of the regular season if it is off a straight-up loss, and it owns a W/L percentage of .450 (or better).Since 1980, our merry little system has rolled to a 112-69-5 ATS record.Of course, there are certain subsets that do better than others.  Some of the ones that stand out include: Underdogs of +4.5 (or more) points have gone 27-12 ATS.Fading opponents off an ATS loss is 55-25-1 ATS.Monday Night Football home teams have gone 11-2 ATS. Last week, we did have the Monday Night Football home underdog in play, as Seattle (+4) upset Philadelphia, 20-17.This week, we don't have any plays from my favored subsets, but we do have two plays from the general 112-69-5 ATS system.One game is Saturday, while the other is Sunday.Play on:  Pittsburgh +3 over Cincinnati, and Minnesota +3 over Detroit.Good luck, as always,Al McMordie

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3 Bowl ATS Angles To Watch

by Kyle Hunter

Saturday, Dec 23, 2023

College football bowl season is in full swing now. There are several angles to keep an eye on that could help you be successful betting college football during this tricky time of the season. Let’s take a look at three of those angles today. Bowl Angle #1- Underdogs Against The Public-  Since 2006 Bowl Underdogs Who Receive 40% or Less of the Bets are 172-127 ATS (57.4%). The public hasn’t done well betting in bowl season. The public generally likes to bet quite a few favorites. In this case, you are simply looking at out of favor underdogs who could hold value because the line has been moved too much in favor of the opposite team.I will note that sometimes the public bet percentages can be a bit shaky. Can you trust that the numbers are perfectly up to date? I’m not so sure. Still, this type of angle is helpful in realizing that heavily public sides have done poorly year after year. Bowl Angle #2- Low ATS Bowl Underdogs. Since 2006 Underdogs who have covered the spread in less than 50% of their regular season games are a whopping 120-88 ATS (57.7% ATS). This angle is all about taking teams that have made it to bowl season, but they aren’t teams who have covered at a high rate throughout the year. The teams with a really high ATS cover rate during the regular season tend to carry a point spread tax on them this time of the year. On the other hand, teams who have covered a small percentage of games, but are still good enough to get into bowl season- these are teams who have carried great value in these postseason contests. I think this is a strong angle that should continue to work in the future.  At the date of this publication on December 23, there are seven games to go:  Northern Illinois (Dec 23), Tulane (Dec 27), USC (Dec 27), Boston College (Dec 28), Memphis (Dec 29), Toledo (Dec 30) and Wisconsin (Jan 1). Bowl Angle #3 Good Defenses in Bowl Games A Team Who Allows 3.6 Yards Per Carry Or Less and a Maximum of 5 Yards Per Play. These strong defensive teams are 319-243 ATS (56.8% ATS) since 2006 in bowl games.Yes offense is more important than it was in the past when the defenses could just dominate, but defense has still been predictive when it comes to covering spreads in bowl season. The best defenses have been great against the number. Inside this angle, the teams listed above with great defenses who are also underdogs are an impressive 155-103 ATS (60% ATS) with an ROI of 16%. Look for underdogs who are excellent on defense and you’ll have a good starting point. At the date of publication the teams that fit this underdog with a strong defense angle are: Northwestern (Dec 23), Bowling Green (Dec 26), Tulane (Dec 27), Oklahoma (Dec 28), Rutgers- depending on the line at your book (Dec 28), Kentucky (Dec 29), Ole Miss (Dec 30), Maryland (Dec 30), Fla St (Dec 30), Toledo (Dec 30), Alabama (Jan 1), and Wisconsin (Jan 1). 

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NFL, NCAAF, NBA, NCAAB and EPL Previews and Odds - 12/23/2023

by Big Al Staff

Saturday, Dec 23, 2023

The Saturday sports card features NFL, NCAAF, NBA, NHL, NCAAB, and EPL action.Week 16 of the NFL regular season continues with two games. The Cincinnati Bengals travel to Pittsburgh to play the Steelers on NBC at 4:30 PM ET as a 3-point road favorite with the total set at 38 (all odds from DraftKings unless indicated otherwise). The Buffalo Bills play in Los Angeles against the Chargers on Peacock at 8 PM ET as a 12.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 44. The college football bowl season continues with seven games. Two NCAAF bowl games kick off at noon ET. Troy battles Duke on ABC in the Birmingham Bowl at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Alabama. The Trojans are a 7-point favorite with a total of 44.5. Arkansas State faces Northern Illinois on ESPN in the Camellia Bowl at the Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Alabama. The Red Wolves are a 2.5-point favorite with an over/under of 54.5. Two NCAAF bowl games start at 3:30 PM ET. James Madison plays Air Force on ABC at the Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. The Dukes are a 1.5-point favorite with a total of 40.5. Utah State goes against Georgia State on ESPN at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. The Aggies are a 1.5-point favorite with an over/under of 59.5. South Alabama battles Eastern Michigan on ESPN at 7 PM ET in the 68 Ventures Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. The Jaguars are a 17-point favorite with a total of 44.5. Utah plays Northwestern on ABC at 7:30 PM ET in the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Utes are a 6.5-point favorite with an over/under of 41.5. San Jose State faces Coastal Carolina on ESPN at 10:30 PM ET in the Hawaii Bowl at Clarence T.C. Ching Field in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Spartans are a 9.5-point favorite with a total of 48. The National Basketball Association has 13 games on its docket. The Milwaukee Bucks are in New York to play the Knicks at 12:40 PM ET as a 2.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 241.5. The Boston Celtics visit Los Angeles to play the Clippers at 3:40 PM ET as a 1.5-point road favorite with a total of 230. Three NBA games begin at 7:10 PM ET. The Denver Nuggets play in Charlotte against the Hornets as an 8.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 226.5. The Indiana Pacers host the Orlando Magic as a 2-point favorite with a total of 244. The New Orleans Pelicans play at home against the Houston Rockets as a 6.5-point favorite with an over/under of 223.5. Three NBA games start at 7:40 PM ET. The Memphis Grizzlies are in Atlanta to play the Hawks as a 1.5-point road favorite with a total of 240.5. The Brooklyn Nets are at home against the Detroit Pistons as a 9.5-point favorite with an over/under of 233. The Toronto Raptors host the Utah Jazz as a 5.5-point favorite, with a total of 229. Four NBA games tip off at 8:10 PM ET. The Chicago Bulls play at home against the Cleveland Guardians as a 2-point favorite with an over/under of 220.5. The Oklahoma City Thunder are at home against the Los Angeles Lakers as a 4-point favorite with a total of 238. The Dallas Mavericks host the San Antonio Spurs as a 7-point favorite with an over/under of 239. The Golden State Warriors play at home against the Portland Trail Blazers as a 9-point favorite with a total of 233. The Sacramento Kings are at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves at 10:10 PM ET as a 2.5-point favorite with an over/under of 232.5. The National Hockey League has 14 games on its slate. The Dallas Stars travel to Nashville to play the Predators at 2:07 PM ET as an a-135 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.  The Florida Panthers host the Vegas Golden Knights at 3:07 PM ET as a -122 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. Five NHL games drop the puck at 7:07 PM ET. The Boston Bruins play in Minnesota against the Wild as a -115 money-line road favorite with a total of 6. The Toronto Maple Leafs are in Columbus to play the Blue Jackets as a -198 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 7. The New Jersey Devils play at home against the  Detroit Red Wings as a -175 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Pittsburgh Penguins visit Ottawa with both teams priced as a -110 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Tampa Bay Lightning play in Washington against the Capitals as a -142 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. Two NHL games start at 7:37 PM ET. The New York Rangers are at home against Buffalo against the Sabres as a -192 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5 The Carolina Hurricanes host the New York Islanders as a -170 money-line favorite with a total of 6. Two more NHL games start at 8:07 PM ET. The Seattle Kraken are in Anaheim to play the Ducks as a -148 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6. The St. Louis Blues play at home against the Chicago Blackhawks as a -238 money-line favorite with a total of 6. The Colorado Avalanche are at home against the Arizona Coyotes at 9:07 PM ET as a -225 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. Two more games conclude the NHL card at 10:07 PM ET. The Los Angeles Kings host the Calgary Flames as a -162 money-line favorite with a total of 6. The Vancouver Canucks play at home against the San Jose Sharks as a -305 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The college basketball schedule has six games on national television. Providence is at home against the Butler on FS1 at noon ET as a 6.5-point favorite with a total of 141. Xavier hosts Seton Hall on FS1 at 2 PM ET as a 4-point favorite with an over/under of 147. Arizona goes against Florida Atlantic on Fox at 3 PM ET in the Desert Classic at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas. The Wildcats are a 6.5-point favorite with a total of 162. Two NCAAB games begin at 4 PM ET. Memphis plays at home against Vanderbilt on CBS as a 16.5-point favorite with an over/under of 150. Villanova travels to DePaul on FS1 as a 12.5-point road favorite with a total of 135. Connecticut is at home against St. John’s on Fox at 8 PM ET as a 10.5-point favorite with an over/under of 147.5. Matchweek 18 in the English Premier League continues with six matches. Manchester United plays at West Ham United on the USA Network at 7:30 AM ET in a pick ‘em match with a total of 3. Four more EPL matches start at 10 AM ET. Fulham hosts Burnley as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with an over/under 2.5. Tottenham plays at home against Everton as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with a total of 3. Newcastle United is at Luton Town on the USA Network as a -1 goal-line road favorite with an over/under of 2.5. Bournemouth visits Nottingham Forest in a pick ‘em game with a total of 2.5. Arsenal travels to Liverpool on NBC at 12:30 PM ET in a pick ‘em showdown with a total of 2.5.

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NCAAF, NBA, NHL, NCAAB and EPL Previews and Odds - 12/22/2023

by Big Al Staff

Friday, Dec 22, 2023

The Friday sports card features NCAAF, NBA, NHL, NCAAB, and EPL action.The college football bowl season continues with one game. Central Florida battles Georgia Tech on ESPN at 6:30 PM ET in the Gasparilla Bowl at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Knights won for the third time in their last four games in a 27-13 victory against Houston as a 14-point favorite on November 25th. The Yellow Jackets lost for the second time in their previous three games in a 31-23 loss at home against Georgia as a 24-point underdog on November 25th. Central Florida is a 5-point favorite, with the total set at 66.5 (all odds from DraftKings unless indicated otherwise). The National Basketball Association has six games on its docket. The Philadelphia 76ers host the Toronto Raptors at 7:10 PM ET as an 8-point favorite with an over/under of 228.5. The Denver Nuggets travel to Brooklyn to play the Nets at 7:40 PM ET as a 4-point road favorite with a total of 230. Two NBA games tip off at 8:10 PM ET. The Miami Heat play at home against the Atlanta Hawks as a 1.5-point favorite with an over/under of 238.5. The Houston Rockets are at home against the Dallas Mavericks as an 8.5-point favorite with a total of 226.5. Two more games conclude the NBA card at 10:10 PM ET. The Sacramento Kings host the Phoenix Suns as a 3.5-point favorite with an over/under of total of 245.5. The Golden State Warriors play at home against the Washington Wizards as a 12-point favorite with a total of 248. The National Hockey League has four games on its slate. The Detroit Red Wings are at home against the Philadelphia Flyers at 7:07 PM ET as a -135 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6. The New York Rangers host the Edmonton Oilers at 7:37 PM ET as a -148 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Boston Bruins visit Winnipeg to play the Jets at 8:07 PM ET as a -125 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 5.5. The Chicago Blackhawks play at home against the Montreal Canadiens at 8:37 PM ET as a -115 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The college basketball schedule has seven games on national television. Nevada faces TCU on ESPNU  5 PM ET in the Diamond Head Classic at the at the SimpliFi Arena at the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. SMU plays at Murray State on the CBS Sports Network at 6 PM ET as a 5.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 140.5. Marquette is at home against Georgetown on FS1 at 7 PM ET as a 17-point favorite with a total of 151. Two NCAAB games start at 9 PM ET. Illinois goes against Missouri on FS1 at 9 PM ET at the Enterprise Center in Saint Louis, Missouri, as a 6.5-point favorite with an over/under of 150.5. UCLA hosts Maryland on ESPN2 as a 3-point favorite, with a total of 129. Georgia Tech plays at Hawaii on ESPN2 at 11 PM ET in the Diamond Head Classic. Massachusetts battles Portland on ESPN2 at 1:30 AM ET in the Diamond Head Classic. Matchweek 18 in the English Premier League continues with one match. Aston Villa plays at home against Sheffield United on the USA Network at 3 PM ET as a -2 goal-line favorite at BetMGM with an over/under of 3.

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NFL, NCAAF, NBA, NHL, NCAAB and EPL Previews and Odds - 12/21/2023

by Big Al Staff

Thursday, Dec 21, 2023

The Thursday sports card features NFL, NCAAF, NBA, NHL, NCAAB, and EPL action.Week 16 of the NFL regular season kicks off with one game. The Los Angeles Rams host the New Orleans Saints on Amazon Prime at 8:15 PM ET as a 4-point favorite with the total set at 46. The college football bowl season continues with one game. Syracuse battles South Florida on ESPN at 8 PM ET in the Boca Raton Bowl at FAU Stadium in Boca Raton, Florida. The Orange are a 3-point favorite with an over/under of 56. The National Basketball Association has eight games on its docket. The Utah Jazz travel to Detroit to play the Pistons at 7:10 PM ET as a 1.5-point road favorite with a total of 238. The Cleveland Cavaliers play at home against the New Orleans Pelicans at 7:40 PM ET as a -1 point favorite with an over/under of 228.  Four NBA games tip off at 8:10 PM ET. The Chicago Bulls are at home against the San Antonio Spurs as a 3.5-point favorite with a total of 230.5. The Memphis Grizzlies host the Indiana Pacers as a 4.5-point favorite with an over/under of 247. The Milwaukee Bucks play at home against the Orlando Magic as an 8.5-point favorite with a total of 238.5. The Oklahoma City Thunder are at home against the Los Angeles Clippers as a 4.5-point favorite with an over/under of 224. The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Los Angeles Lakers at 9:10 PM ET as a 4.5-point favorite with a total of 224. The Portland Trail Blazers play at home against the Washington Wizards at 10:10 PM ET as a 3.5-point favorite with an over/under of 240. The National Hockey League has 12 games on its slate. Six NHL games drop the puck at 7:07 PM ET. The Philadelphia Flyers are at home against the Nashville Predators as a -122 money-line favorite with a total of 5.5. The Carolina Hurricanes visit Pittsburgh to play the Penguins as a -122 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6. The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Vegas Golden Knights as a -115 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Toronto Maple Leafs play in Buffalo against the Sabres as a -162 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Washington Capitals are in Columbus to play the Blue Jackets as a -120 money-line road favorite with a total of 6. The Florida Panthers play at home against the St. Louis Blues as a -218 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. Two NHL games begin at 8:07 PM ET.  The New Jersey Devils are at home against the Vancouver Canucks as a -142 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Minnesota Wild host the Montreal Canadiens as a -218 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6. The Colorado Avalanche play at home against the Ottawa Senators at 9:07 PM ET as a -180 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5.  The Calgary Flames travel to Anaheim to play the Ducks at 10:07 PM ET as a -148 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6. The Arizona Coyotes play in San Jose against the Sharks at 10:37 PM ET as a -155 money-line road favorite with a total of 6. The college basketball schedule has seven games on national television. Nevada faces Temple on ESPNU at 3 PM ET in the Diamond Head Classic at the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Wolf Pack are an 8.5-point favorite with an over/under of 147.5. TCU goes against Old Dominion on ESPNU at 5 PM ET in the Diamond Head Classic as a 15-point favorite with a total of 146.5. Kentucky is in Louisville on ESPN at 6 PM ET as a 13.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 155. Penn State is at home against Le Mayne on Peacock at 7 PM ET as a 19-point favorite with a total of 153. Two more NCAAB games tip off at 9 PM ET. San Diego State hosts Stanford on the CBS Sports Network at 9 PM ET as an 8.5-point favorite with an over/under of 144. Massachusetts plays Georgia Tech on ESPN2 in the Diamond Head Classic as a 1.5-point favorite with a total of 150.5. Hawaii is at home against Portland on ESPN2 at 11 PM ET in the Diamond Head Classic as a 9-point favorite with an over/under of 149.5. Matchweek 18 in the English Premier League begins with one match. Brighton and Hove Albion play at Crystal Palace on the USA Network at 3 PM ET as a -0.5 goal-line road favorite with a total of 2.5. 

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Bowl Betting Tips + Free Winner

by Will Rogers

Wednesday, Dec 20, 2023

The period between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day is one of my favorite times of the year. I'm not overly sentimental about the season. Nor do I particularly care for the cold.  All the sports more than make up for it! Hockey and basketball are heating up. International soccer is going strong. NFL divisional races are coming down to the wire. Even with all the opt-outs, the bowls are always exciting. December has been treating me well and I'm hoping to stay hot to close out the year.  Just as the holidays can be overwhelming, so can all the sporting options. It's too much for some. Others are able to effectively take advantage of all the added opportunities. I typically fall in the latter group. Here are a few common sense reminders which have served me well at this time of the year. As my "be cautious" theme may not excite everyone, I've also sprinkled in a complimentary bowl game winner. Thanks for reading and happy holidays to all! Don't Mix Drinking And BettingIt's important not to mix celebrating and sports handicapping. There's nothing wrong with enjoying some holiday cheer. However, it's an easy way to lose our discipline. Months of diligent money management can quickly be thrown out the window if one starts betting after having had too many drinks. There's always tomorrow. My advice is to avoid the sportsbook if you've gotten into drinking. Do your work and place your bets beforehand. Not afterwards.  Don't Play Every GameOne of the biggest advantages at our disposal is that we don't have to play every game. Discipline is more important than ever at this time of the year. Just because there are five bowl games on the first day of bowl season doesn't mean that we need to play all five of them. Of course, there's nothing wrong with doing so either. Just don't force. Play because you feel that you have an edge, not because the game is kicking off on TV in 10 minutes. I personally chose to play one bowl game on Opening Day. The same goes for all the Christmas Day NBA and NFL games. Play only the ones you are really confident in. More on that in a minute.  Be CautiousFor many, the holiday season and New Year’s is a hectic time of year. There are often get-togethers with work, family and friends. It can get us out of our normal routine and can be exhausting. This can eat into our handicapping time. As a professional, I try and keep social engagements to a minimum. That can be easier said than done, I'm a firm believer that there's no substitute for hard work. If you don't have enough time to handicap the games the way you normally would, just take a pass. Don't Be Afraid to Fade The Line MovesThere's been a lot of line movement in the bowls this season. We're seeing more and more important players electing not to play and that causes the odds to shift. Often, there's an over-reaction and the line moves too much. The players replacing the stars can be better than bettors realize. If you like the game, don't be afraid to go against the move. Getting an extra handful of points in exchange for a starter can be well worth it.  Be PatientAs mentioned above, there's a lot of line movement in football games at this time of the year. There are times when it pays to lock in a play early but its also important to exercise patience. It's not a race to get your bet in. Waiting can get you a better number and waiting provides a better chance to see which players are in and which players are out. 68 Ventures Bowl O/U Winner On Saturday, December 23rd, South Alabama will face Eastern Michigan. The game, now known as the 68 Ventures Bowl, will be played at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile Alabama. The Jaguars are substantial favorites. I'm more interested in the total. The O|U line has come down from what it opened at. That's providing value with the over. USA games are averaging nearly 53 points. South Alabama is going to score a lot against a suspect Eastern Michigan defense. That will lead to the final score going over the number. Go with the Over! 

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NFL Futures Pick To Win Super Bowl

by ASA, Inc.

Wednesday, Dec 20, 2023

ASA’s Future Bets to Make - Buffalo Bills +1200 to win Super Bowl We are looking at a pair of AFC teams at longer odds to win it all this season. Granted, we have the 49ers favored over anyone in the league by at least 3-points on a neutral field, but what if the 49ers don’t make it to the Super Bowl and get upset by the Cowboys or Eagles? The favorite in the AFC to win the Super Bowl is the Baltimore Ravens at +450 who will likely be the #1 seed in the American Football Conference. The Ravens have great numbers on the season, but they’ve also played the 16th rated schedule this season. We feel the Ravens can be beaten at home in a single elimination game by the Buffalo Bills if both teams make it to the AFC Championship game. Buffalo is currently playing like the team everyone expected them to be this season. The Bills have a pair of impressive wins over the Chiefs and the Cowboys in the last two games, and lost their previous game in Philadelphia in OT. In the game against the Eagles, the Bills dominated with over +500-total yards of offense compared to the Eagles 380YDS. In our overall season metrics we have the Bills rated with the 2nd best overall offense and the 10th best defense. Buffalo has averaged over 185-rushing yards per game in their last three games and two of those came against top 13 rushing defenses. The Bills defense has shown improvement too allowing 5.0-yards per play in their last three games against the Chiefs, Cowboys and Eagles who all average 5.4YPP or better on the season. The Buffalo Bill have QB Josh Allen and enough offensive weapons to beat anyone on any field on any day and the defense is playing much better. Buffalo closes the season with games against the struggling Chargers and Patriots, then travel to Miami to face the Dolphins. They should win two of those games and potentially all three which would give them a 5-game winning streak and momentum heading into the playoffs. At plus +1200 we like the value with a futures bet on the Buffalo Bills to win it all.

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NBA, NHL and NCAAB Previews and Odds - 12/20/2023

by Big Al Staff

Wednesday, Dec 20, 2023

The Wednesday sports card features NBA, NHL, and NCAAB action.The National Basketball Association has ten games on its docket. Four NBA games tip off at 7:10 PM ET. The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Utah Jazz as a 7-point favorite, with the total set at 227.5 (all odds from DraftKings). The Indiana Pacers play at home against the Charlotte Hornets as a 10-point favorite with an over/under of 249. The Orlando Magic are at home against the Miami Heat as a 5-point favorite with a total of 219. The Philadelphia 76ers host the Minnesota Timberwolves as a 3.5-point favorite with an over/under of 226.5. Two NBA games start at 7:40 PM ET. The New York Knicks travel to Brooklyn to play the Nets as a 1-point road favorite with a total of 233. The Denver Nuggets play in Toronto against the Raptors as a 5-point road favorite with an over/under of 228.5.  Two NBA games begin at 8:10 PM ET. The Los Angeles Lakers are in Chicago to play the Bulls as a 4.5-point road favorite with a total of 224.5. The Houston Rockets play at home against the Atlanta Hawks as a 3.5-point favorite with an over/under of 233.5. The Los Angeles Clippers visit Dallas to play the Mavericks at 8:40 PM ET as a 3-point road favorite with a total of 238.5. The Sacramento Kings are at home against the Boston Celtics at 10:10 PM ET as a 2-point favorite with an over/under of 235.5. The National Hockey League has three games on its slate. Two NHL games drop the puck at 7:37 PM ET. The Winnipeg Jets host the Detroit Red Wings as a -155 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Washington Capitals play at home against the New York Islanders on TNT as a -125 money-line favorite with an over/under of 5.5. The Los Angeles Kings are at home against the Seattle Kraken on TNT at 10:07 PM ET as a -175 money-line favorite with a total of 6. The college basketball schedule has seven games on national television. Three NCAAB games tip off at 7 PM ET. Connecticut plays at Seton Hall on the CBS Sports Network as an 8-point road favorite with an over/under of 140.5. Duke goes against Baylor on ESPN in the Garden Classic at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, as a 2-point favorite with a total of 154.5. St. John’s hosts Xavier on FS1 as a 5.5-point favorite with an over/under of 157. Northwestern battles Arizona State on ESPN2 at 8:30 PM ET in the Hall of Fame Series at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona, as a 4.5-point favorite with a total of 136.5. Two more NCAAB games start at 9 PM ET. North Carolina faces Oklahoma on ESPN at 9 PM ET in the Jumpman Invitational at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, as a 2.5-point favorite with an over/under of 155.5. Creighton is at home against Villanova on FS1 as a 7.5-point favorite with a total of 141. Arizona plays Alabama on ESPN at 11 PM ET in the Hall of Fame Series in Phoenix as a 7.5-point favorite with an over/under of 173.5. 

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NCAAF, NBA, NHL and NCAAB Previews and Odds - 12/19/2023

by Big Al Staff

Tuesday, Dec 19, 2023

The Tuesday sports card features NCAAF, NBA, NHL, and NCAAB action.The college football bowl season continues with one game. The University of Texas-San Antonio battles Marshall on ESPN at 9 PM ET in the Frisco Bowl at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas. The Roadrunners are a 12.5-point road favorite, with the total set at 51.5 (all odds from DraftKings).The National Basketball Association has four games on its docket. The Memphis Grizzlies travel to New Orleans on TNT at 7:40 PM ET as a 7-point road favorite with an over/under of 232.5. The Milwaukee Bucks host the San Antonio Spurs at 8:10 PM ET as a 16.5-point favorite with a total of 249. Two more games conclude the NBA card at 10:10 PM ET. The Boston Celtics play in Golden State against the Warriors on TNT as a 5.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 231.5. The Phoenix Suns are in Portland to play the Trail Blazers as a 7-point road favorite, with a total of 231. The National Hockey League has 11 games on its slate. Six NHL games drop the puck at 7:07 PM ET. The Boson Bruins play at home against the Minnesota Wild as a -192 money-line favorite with an over/under of 5.5. The Buffalo Sabres are at home against the Columbus Blue Jackets as a -175 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Carolina Hurricanes host the Vegas Golden Knights as a -130 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6. The New Jersey Devils play at home against the Philadelphia Flyers as a -170 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Tampa Bay Lightning are at home against the St. Louis Blues as a -170 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Toronto Maple Leafs host the New York Rangers as a -118 money-line favor with a total of 6.5. The Edmonton Oilers visit New York to play the Islanders at 7:37 PM ET as a -142 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The Nashville Predators play at home against the Vancouver Canucks at 8:07 PM ET as a -112 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6. The Colorado Avalanche are in Chicago to play the Blackhawks at 8:37 PM ET as a -245 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The Ottawa Senators play in Arizona to play the Coyotes at 9:07 PM ET as a -115 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Los Angeles Kings travel to San Jose to face the Sharks at 10:37 PM ET as a -250 money-line road favorite with a total of 6. The college basketball schedule has four games on national television.  Butler is at home against Georgetown on FS1 at 6:30 PM ET as an 11.5-point favorite with an over/under of 150. Two NCAAB games begin at 7 PM ET. Memphis hosts Virginia on ESPN2 at 7 PM ET as a 3-point favorite with a total of 131. Florida faces Michigan on ESPN in the Jumpman Invitational at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, as a 3-point favorite with an over/under of 157.5. Marquette plays at Providence on FS1 at 8:30 PM ET as a 4.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 145.5.

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NFL, NCAAF, NBA, NHL and NCAAB Previews and Odds - 12/18/23

by Big Al Staff

Monday, Dec 18, 2023

The Monday sports card features NFL, NCAAF, NBA, NHL, and NCAAB action.Week 14 of the NFL regular season concludes with one game for Monday Night Football. The Philadelphia Eagles travel to Seattle to play the Seahawks on ABC and ESPN at 8:15 PM ET. The Eagles are a 3-point road favorite, with the total set at 45 (all odds from DraftKings).The college football bowl season continues with one game. Old Dominion battles Western Kentucky on ESPN at 2:30 PM ET in the Famous Toastery Bowl at the Jerry Richardson Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Monarchs are a 5-point favorite with an over/under of 51. The National Basketball Association has 11 games on its docket. Three NBA games tip off at 7:10 PM ET. The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Houston Rockets as a 5-point favorite, with the total set at 214. The Los Angeles Clippers play in Indiana against the Pacers as a 2.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 241. The Philadelphia 76ers are at home against the Chicago Bulls as a 10.5-point favorite with a total of 228.5. Three NBA games start at 7:40 PM ET. The Atlanta Hawks play at home against the Detroit Pistons as a 10.5-point favorite with an over/under of 242.5. The Miami Heat host the Minnesota Timberwolves as a 1-point favorite with a total of 219. The Toronto Raptors are at home against the Charlotte Hornets as an 11-point favorite with an over/under of 226.5. The Oklahoma City Thunder play at home against the Memphis Grizzlies at 8:10 PM ET as a 10-point favorite with a total of 228.5. Two NBA games begin at 9:10 PM ET. The Denver Nuggets host the Dallas Mavericks as a 7-point favorite with an over/under of 238.5. The Brooklyn Nets travel to Utah to play the Jazz as a 4-point road favorite with a total of 231.5. The Sacramento Kings play at home against the Washington Wizards at 10:10 PM ET as an 11.5-point favorite with an over/under of 245. The Los Angeles Lakers are at home against the New York Knicks at 10:40 PM ET as a 4.5-point favorite with a total of 227.The National Hockey League has five games on its slate. Two NHL games drop the puck at 7:07 PM ET. The Detroit Red Wings host the Anaheim Ducks as a -230 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Pittsburgh Penguins play at home against the Minnesota Wild as a -120 money-line favorite with a total of 6. The Winnipeg Jets are at home against the Montreal Canadiens at 7:37 PM ET as a -225 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.  The Dallas Stars host the Seattle Kraken at 8:07 PM ET as a -192 money-line favorite with a total of 6. The Florida Panthers play in Calgary against the Flames at 9:37 PM ET as a -130 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The college basketball schedule has 36 games involving Division I teams. None of these games are on national television. 

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAAB and EPL Previews and Odds - 12/17/2023

by Big Al Staff

Sunday, Dec 17, 2023

The Sunday sports card features NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAAB, and EPL action.Week 14 of the NFL regular season continues with 11 games. Seven NFL games kick off at 1 PM ET. The Tennessee Titans host the Houston Texans as a 3-point favorite, with the total set at 37. The Miami Dolphins play at home against the New York Jets as an 8-point favorite with an over/under of 37. The Cleveland Browns are at home against the Chicago Bears as a 3-point favorite with a total of 37.5. The Kansas City Chiefs travel to New England to play the Patriots as an 8-point road favorite with an over/under of 37.5. The Atlanta Falcons play in Carolina against the Panthers as a 3-point road favorite with a total of 33. The New Orleans Saints host the New York Giants as a 5.5-point favorite with an over/under of 39. The Green Bay Packers play at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a 3.5-point favorite with a total of 42.5.Two NFL games start at 4:05 PM ET. The Los Angeles Rams are at home against the Washington Commanders as a 6.5-point favorite with an over/under of 50.5. The San Francisco 49ers are in Arizona against the Cardinals as a 12-point road favorite with a total of 48.5. The Buffalo Bills host the Dallas Cowboys at 4:25 PM ET as a 2-point favorite with an over/under of 49.5. Sunday Night Football on NBC has the Baltimore Ravens visiting the Jacksonville Jaguars at 8:20 PM ET. The Ravens are a 3.5-point favorite with an over/under of 42. The National Basketball Association has five games on its docket. The Boston Celtics play at home against the Orlando Magic at 3:10 PM ET as an 8-point favorite with a total of 227. The New Orleans Pelicans are in San Antonio to play the Spurs at 3:40 PM ET as a 7.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 237. The Milwaukee Bucks are at home against the Houston Rockets at 7:10 PM ET as a 6.5-point favorite with a total of 230. The Phoenix Suns host the Washington Wizards at 8:10 PM ET as a 12.5-point favorite with an over/under of 244.5. The Golden State Warriors travel to Portland Trail Blazers at 9:10 PM ET as a 4-point road favorite with a total of 232.5. The National Hockey League has five games on its slate. The Vancouver Canucks play in Chicago against the Blackhawks at 3:07 PM ET as a -218 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Carolina Hurricanes play at home against the Washington Capitals at 6:07 PM ET as a -218 money-line favorite with a total of 6. The New Jersey Devils are at home against the Anaheim Ducks at 7:07 PM ET as a -265 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. Two more games complete the NHL card at 8:07 PM ET. The Vegas Golden Knights host the Ottawa Senators as a -198 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Colorado Avalanche play at home against the San Jose Sharks as a -305 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The college basketball schedule has five games on national television. Auburn hosts USC on ESPN at 1 PM ET as an 8.5-point favorite with a total of 153. Oregon is at Syracuse on the CBS Sports Network as a 4-point road favorite with an over/under of 149. Missouri plays Seton Hall on ESPN at 5 PM ET at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, as a 1.5-point favorite with a total of 139.5. Two more NCAAB games on national television take place in the HBC Challenge on ESPNU at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Howard University battles Texas Southern at 6 PM ET as a 1.5-point favorite with an over/under of 142. Jackson State plays North Carolina AT&T at 8:30 PM ET as an 11-point favorite with a total of 155.5.

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NFL, NCAAF, NBA, NHL, NCAAB and EPL Previews and Odds - 12/16/2023

by Big Al Staff

Saturday, Dec 16, 2023

The Saturday sports card features NFL, NCAAF, NBA, NHL, NCAAB, and EPL action.Week 14 of the NFL regular season continues with three games on the NFL Network. The Cincinnati Bengals host the Minnesota Vikings at 1 PM ET as a 3-point favorite, with the total set at 40.5. The Indianapolis Colts play at home against the Pittsburgh Steelers at 4:30 PM ET as a 1.5-point favorite with an over/under of 42.5. The Detroit Lions are at home against the Denver Broncos at 8:15 PM ET as a 4.5-point favorite with a total of 48. The college football bowl season kicks off with six games. Georgia Southern battles Ohio on ESPN at 11 AM ET in the Myrtle Beach Bowl at Brooks Stadium in Conway, South Carolina. The Eagles are a 2.5-point favorite with an over/under of 49. Jacksonville State faces Louisiana-Lafayette on ESPN at 2:15 PM ET in the New Orleans Bowl at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Gamecocks are a 2.5-point favorite with a total of 58. Appalachian State goes against Miami (OH) on ABC at 3:30 PM ET in the Cure Bowl at the FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando, Florida. The Mountaineers are a 6.5-point favorite with an over/under of 41.5. New Mexico State plays Fresno State on ESPN at 5:45 PM ET in the New Mexico Bowl at University Stadium in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Aggies are a 3.5-point favorite with a total of 51.5. UCLA faces Boise State on ABC at 7:30 PM ET in the LA Bowl at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The Bruins are a 5.5-point favorite with an over/under of 47. Texas Tech battles California on ESPN at 9:15 PM ET in the Independence Bowl at the Independence Bowl stadium in Shreveport, Louisiana. The Red Raiders are a 3.5-point favorite with a total of 58. The National Basketball Association has ten games on its docket. The Milwaukee Bucks host the Detroit Pistons at 6:10 PM ET as a 17.5-point favorite at BetMGM with an over/under of 240.5. The Philadelphia 76ers travel to Charlotte to play the Hornets at 7:10 PM ET as a 9-point road favorite with a total of 234.5. The Cleveland Cavaliers play at home against the Atlanta Hawks at 7:40 PM ET as a 2.5-point favorite at BetMGM with an over/under of 240.5. Two more NBA games tip off at 8:10 PM ET. The Miami Heat are at home against the Chicago Bulls as a 4.5-point favorite with a total of 217. The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Indiana Pacers as a 7.5-point favorite with an over/under of 245.5. The Golden State Warriors play at home against the Brooklyn Nets at 8:40 PM ET as a 3.5-point favorite with a total of 234.5. Two more NBA games start at 9:10 PM ET. The Denver Nuggets are at home against the Oklahoma City Thunder as a 5.5-point favorite with an over/under of 236.5. The Dallas Mavericks play in Portland against the Trail Blazers as a 4.5-point road favorite at BetMGM with a total of 234.5. The Sacramento Kings host the Utah Jazz at 10:10 PM ET as a 10-point favorite with an over/under of 239. The New York Knicks are in Los Angeles to play the Clippers at 10:40 PM ET. The National Hockey League has 13 games on its slate. The Minnesota Wild play at home against the Vancouver Canucks at 2:07 PM ET as a -115 money-line favorite with a total of 6. Six more NHL games drop the puck at 7:07 PM ET. The Colorado Avalanche are in Winnipeg to play the Jets as a -130 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6. The Boston Bruins host the New York Rangers as a -125 money-line favorite with a total of 6. The New Jersey Devils visit Columbus to play the Bluejackets as a -218 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The New York Islanders play in Montreal against the Canadiens as a -142 money-line road favorite with a total of 6. The Philadelphia Flyers play at home against the Detroit Red Wings as a -125 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6. The Toronto Maple Leafs are at home against the Pittsburgh Penguins as a -142 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. Two NHL games begin at 8:07 PM ET. The Nashville Predators host the Washington Capitals as a -130 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Dallas Stars are in St. Louis against the Blues as a -142 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The Arizona Coyotes play at home against the Buffalo Sabres at 9:07 PM ET as a -120 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. Three more games conclude the NHL card at 10:07 PM ET. The Los Angeles Kings travel to Seattle to play the Kraken as a -162 money-line road favorite with a total of 6. The Tampa Bay Lightning play in Calgary against the Flames, with both teams priced at -110 with an over/under of 6.5. The Edmonton Oilers are at home against the Florida Panthers as a -130 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The college basketball schedule has eight games on major national television. Texas faces LSU on ESPN2 at noon ET at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, as a 7-point favorite with an over/under of 142. Kansas is at Indiana on CBS at 12:30 PM ET as a 7.5-point road favorite with a total of 147. Baylor plays Michigan State on Fox at 2 PM ET at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan, as a 3-point favorite with an over/under 144.5. Houston battles Texas A&M on ESPN2 at 2:30 PM ET at the Toyota Center in Houston as a 7-point favorite with a total of 136.5. Ohio State plays UCLA on CBS at 3 PM ET at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, as a 2-point favorite with an over/under of 133.5. North Carolina goes against Kentucky on CBS at 5.30 PM ET at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta as a 1.5-point favorite with a total of 165. Creighton hosts Alabama on Fox at 8 PM ET as a 7.5-point favorite with an over/under of 166. Tennessee faces North Carolina State on ESPN2 at 10 PM ET at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, as a 9-point favorite with a total of 149. Matchweek 17 in the English Premier League continues with five matches. Four EPL matches start at 10 AM ET. Bournemouth plays at home against Luton Town as a -1 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 3 (all soccer odds from BetMGM). Chelsea is at home against Sheffield United as a -1.5 goal-line favorite with a total of 3. Manchester City hosts Crystal Palace on the USA Network as a -2 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 3. Newcastle United plays at home against Fulham as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with a total of 2.5. Everton visits Burnley on NBC at 12:30 PM ET as a -0.5 goal-line road favorite with an over/under of 2.5. 

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