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Big Al's Daily Angle: NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAAB and CFL Previews and Odds - 11/19/2023

by Big Al Staff

Sunday, Nov 19, 2023

The Sunday sports card features NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAAB, and CFL action.Week 11 in the NFL continues with 12 games. Eight NFL games kick off at 1 PM ET. The Houston Texans host the Arizona Cardinals as a 6-point favorite, with the total set at 48 (all odds from DraftKings). The Jacksonville Jaguars play at home against the Tennessee Titans as a 6.5-point favorite with an over/under of 39.5. The Cleveland Browns are at home against the Pittsburgh Steelers as a 2.5-point favorite with a total of 33. The Miami Dolphins host the Las Vegas Raiders as a 13.5-point favorite with an over/under of 46. The Los Angeles Chargers travel to Green Bay to play the Packers as a 3-point road favorite with a total of 44. The Dallas Cowboys travel to Carolina to play the Panthers as a 10.5-point road favorite, with an over/under of 42.5. The Washington Commanders play at home against the New York Giants as an 8.5-point favorite with a total of 38.5. The Detroit Lions are at home against the Chicago Bears as an 8-point favorite with an over/under of 49. The San Francisco 49ers host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at 4:05 PM ET as a 12-point favorite with a total of 41.5. Two more NFL games start at 4:25 PM ET. The Los Angeles Rams play at home against the Seattle Seahawks as a 2-point favorite with an over/under of 46.5. The Buffalo Bills are at home against the New York Jets as a 7-point favorite with a total of 39. Sunday Night Football on NBC has the Denver Broncos hosting the Minnesota Vikings at 8:20 PM ET. The Broncos are a 3-point favorite with an over/under of 41. The National Basketball Association has nine games on its docket. The Philadelphia 76ers visit Brooklyn to play the Nets at 3:10 PM ET as a 3.5-point road favorite with a total of 223.5. The Toronto Raptors play at home against the Detroit Pistons at 4:10 PM ET as a 6.5-point favorite with an over/under of 217.5. The Indiana Pacers are at home against the Orlando Magic at 5:10 PM ET as a 4.5-point favorite with a total of 232.5. The Denver Nuggets play in Cleveland against the Cavaliers at 6:10 PM ET as a 2.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 216.5. The Dallas Mavericks host the Sacramento Kings at 7:40 PM ET as a 1-point favorite with a total of 245.5. Two more NBA games tip off at 8:10 PM ET. The Boston Celtics are in Memphis to play the Grizzlies. The Phoenix Suns travel to Utah to play the Jazz as a 4.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 237.5. The Oklahoma City Thunder play in Portland against the Trail Blazers at 9:10 PM ET as a 7.5-point road favorite, with a total of 226. The Los Angeles Lakers are at home against the Houston Rockets at 9:40 PM ET as a 5.5-point favorite with an over/under of 218.5. The National Hockey League has five games on its slate. The Toronto Maple Leafs battle the Minnesota Wild in the NHL Global Series at the Avicii Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, at 8:07 AM ET as a -162 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Philadelphia Flyers host the Columbus Blue Jackets at 5:37 PM ET as a -148 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Vegas Golden Knights are in Pittsburgh to play the Penguins at 6:07 PM ET as a -120 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Buffalo Sabres travel to Chicago to play the Blackhawks at 7:07 PM ET as a -180 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The Anaheim Ducks play at home against the St. Louis Blues at 8:07 PM ET as a -120 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The college basketball schedule has 16 games on national television. Furman faces Wyoming in the Myrtle Beach Invitational at the HTC Arena in Conway, South Carolina, on ESPN2 at 10:30 AM ET as a 6-point favorite with a total of 153.5. Providence plays Georgia in the Baha Mar Hoops Bahamas Championship at the Baha Mar Convention Center in Nassau, Bahamas, on the CBS Sports Network at noon ET as a 5-point favorite with a total of 139.5. Two more NCAA-B games tip off at 1 PM ET. Connecticut goes against Indiana in the Empire Classic at Madison Square Garden in New York City on ESPN at 1 PM ET as a 1-point favorite with an over/under of 144.5. Mississippi State battles Northwestern at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, on ESPN2 as a 4.5-point favorite with a total of 130. Miami (FL) faces Kansas State in the Baha Mar Hoops Bahamas Championship on the CBS Sports Network at 2:30 PM ET as a 3-point favorite with an over/under of 157. LSU battles Wake Forest in the Charleston Classic at TD Arena in Charleston, South Carolina, on ESPN2 at 3 PM ET as a 1.5-point favorite with a total of 150. Two more NCAAB games tip-off at 3:30 PM ET. Texas goes against Louisville in the Empire Classic on ESPN as a 17.5-point favorite with an over/under of 144.5. Washington State plays Rhode Island at the Mohegan Sun Arena on ESPNU as a 5.5-point favorite with a total of 142.5. Two more college basketball games begin at 4:30 PM ET. San Francisco battles DePaul in the Arizona Tip-Off at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, on the CBS Sports Network as an 8-point favorite with a total of 143. Georgetown plays American University in the Georgetown MTE at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., on FS2 as a 9-point favorite with an over/under of 144.5. Two more NCAAB games start at 5:30 PM ET. Liberty goes against Vermont in the Myrtle Beach Invitational on ESPN2 as a 5-point favorite with a total of 133.5. Utah battles St. John’s in the Charleston Classic on ESPN as a 4.5-point favorite with an over/under of 151.5. Grand Canyon faces South Carolina in the Arizona Tip-Off on the CBS Sports Network at 7 PM ET as a 6-point favorite with a total of 143.5. Wichita State plays against Saint Louis in the Myrtle Beach Invitational on ESPN2 at 8 PM ET as a 4.5-point favorite with an over/under of 151. Houston battles Dayton in the Charleston Classic on ESPN at 8:30 PM ET as a 12.5-point favorite with a total of 131.5. Washington faces San Diego State in the Continental Tire Main Event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on ESPN2 as a 6-point favorite with an over/under of 146.The Canadian Football League postseason concludes with the Grey Cup played on a neutral field at Tim Horton’s Field in Hamilton, Ontario at 6 PM ET. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers play the Montreal Alouettes as a 7.5-point favorite with a total of 47.

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NCAAF, NBA, NHL and NCAAB Previews and Odds - 11/18/2023

by Big Al Staff

Saturday, Nov 18, 2023

The Saturday sports card features NCAAF, NBA, NHL, and NCAAB action.The 12th week in college football concludes with 56 games between FBS opponents. Seven NCAAF games kick off on national television at noon ET. SMU travels to Memphis on ESPN2 as an 8.5-point road favorite, with the total set at 64. Miami (FL) hosts Louisville on ABC as a 1-point favorite with an over/under of 46.5. Michigan travels to Maryland on Fox as a 19-point road favorite with a total of 49.5. Oklahoma plays at BYU on ESPN as a 24.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 56.5. Navy is at home against East Carolina on ESPN News as a 2.5-point favorite with a total of 30.5. Penn State plays at home against Rutgers on FS1 as a 20-point favorite with an over/under of 40.5. Coastal Carolina is at Army on the CBS Sports Network as a 3-point road favorite with a total of 41.5. Duke visits Virginia on The CW at 3 PM ET as a 3-point road favorite with an over/under of 46. Seven NCAAF games are on national television at 3:30 PM ET. Notre Dame is at home against Wake Forest on NBC as a 24.5-point favorite with a total of 46.5. Troy hosts Louisiana-Lafayette on the NFL Network as a 16.5-point favorite with an over/under of 47.5. Clemson plays at home against North Carolina on ESPN as a 7.5-point favorite with a total of 59.      Air Force is at home against UNLV on the CBS Sports Network as a 3-point favorite with an over/under of 46.5. USC hosts UCLA on ABC as a 5-point favorite with a total of 63.5. Iowa plays at home against Illinois on FS1 as a 3-point favorite with an over/under of 32.5. Georgia travels to Tennessee on CBS as a 10-point road favorite with a total of 58.5. Two NCAAF games start at 4 PM ET. Oregon is at Arizona State on Fox as a 24.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 54. Oklahoma State plays at Houston on ESPN2 as a 6-point road favorite with a total of 58.5. Texas Tech is at home against Central Florida on FS2 as a 2.5-point favorite with an over/under of 59.5. Two NCAAF games are on national television at 7 PM ET. Kansas State visits Kansas on FS1 as a 10-point road favorite with a total of 57.5. Boise State plays at Utah State on the CBS Sports Network as a 4-point road favorite with an over/under of 64.5. Four more NCAAF games begin at 7:30 PM ET. Wisconsin hosts Nebraska on NBC as a 6-point favorite with a total of 37. Missouri plays at home against Florida on ESPN as an 11-point favorite with an over/under of 57. Arkansas is at home against FIU as a 29-point favorite with a total of 50. Oregon State hosts Washington on ABC as a 1.5-point favorite with an over/under of 62.5. Two nationally televised NCAAF games start at 8 PM ET. LSU plays at home against Georgia State on ESPN2 as a 32-point favorite with a total of 74. Texas plays at Iowa State as a 7.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 46. Two more games conclude the NCAAF card at 10:30 PM ET. Fresno State plays at home against New Mexico on FS1 as a 23-point favorite with a total of 59. San Jose State is at home against San Diego State on the CBS Sports Network as a 14.5-point favorite with a total of 48.5. The National Basketball Association has six games on its docket. The New York Knicks are in Charlotte to play the Hornets at 6:10 PM ET as a 6.5-point road favorite. The Minnesota Timberwolves visit New Orleans to play the Pelicans at 7:10 PM ET as a 5-point road favorite. Three more NBA games tip off at 8:10 PM ET. The Miami Heat play in Chicago against the Bulls as a 3-point road favorite. The Milwaukee Bucks host the Dallas Mavericks as a 2.5-point favorite. The Memphis Grizzlies are in San Antonio to play the Spurs as a 3.5-point road favorite. The Oklahoma City Thunder travel to Golden State to play the Warriors at 8:40 PM ET as a 3-point road favorite. The National Hockey League has 13 games on its slate. The Minnesota Wild battle against the Ottawa Senators in the NHL Global Series at the Avicii Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, at 11:07 AM ET as a -115 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Vegas Golden Knights play in Philadelphia against the Flyers at 1:07 PM ET as a -170 money-line road favorite with a total of 6. The Nashville Predators play at home against the Chicago Blackhawks at 2:07 PM ET as a -198 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6. The Edmonton Oilers are in Tampa Bay to play the Lightning at 4:07 PM ET as a -118 money-line road favorite with a total of 7. Five NHL games drop the puck at 7:07 PM ET. The Calgary Flames are at home against the New York Islanders as a -148 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6. The Winnipeg Jets host the Arizona Coyotes as a -185 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Boston Bruins play at home against the Montreal Canadiens as a -278 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6. The Carolina Hurricanes are at home against the Pittsburgh Penguins as a -166 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The New York Rangers travel to New Jersey with both teams priced as a -110 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Washington Capitals host the Columbus Blue Jackets at 7:37 PM ET as a -166 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Dallas Stars play at home against the Columbus Blue Jackets at 8:07 PM ET as a -130 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6. The Vancouver Canucks are at home against the Seattle Kraken at 10:07 PM ET as a -155 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Los Angeles Kings host the St. Louis Blues at 10:37 PM ET as a -192 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The college basketball schedule has three games on national television. Minnesota plays at home against South Carolina Upstate on Peacock at 2 PM ET as an 11-point favorite with a total of 144. Nebraska is at Oregon State on Peacock at 4 PM ET as an 8.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 135.5. Creighton hosts Texas Southern on FS21 at 8:30 PM ET as a 28-point favorite with a total of 142.5. 

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NFL Top 10 Poll - Week 11

by Wayne Root

Friday, Nov 17, 2023

With a third of the season remaining, all we’ve learned is that “on any given Sunday” it still applies.  1. Philadelphia (8-1) The Eagles are at the top of the NFL power rankings because they only have one loss and quality wins against the Dolphins and Cowboys. Analytically speaking, other teams are more well-rounded. But Philadelphia knows how to win when things are ugly. Philadelphia has lost the Super Bowl, World Series, and Taylor Swift in the last year. That's a tough scene, but the Birds are in a good position to redeem the City of Brotherly Love if they can stay healthy. The defense has weak points. Their offense does not. The offensive line is dominant. Jalen Hurts is playing incredibly well, and they possess an endless reserve of weapons. 2. San Francisco (6-3) That is certainly one way to get back on track. The 49ers absolutely dominated the Jaguars Sunday. That’s more like it. Brock Purdy did not turn the ball over, the enhanced front seven generated consistent pressure, and the 49ers demolished what was a 6-2 Jagaurs squad on the road. They looked like a completely different team with Trent Williams and Deebo Samuel back on the field with each other. The 49ers' defense looked like their defense again in a throttling of the red-hot Jaguars. Put the word out that the 49ers are back. 3. Kansas City (7-2)  The Kansas City Chiefs don’t feel as dominant in 2023 as we’re used to seeing, but they’re incredibly well-rounded. They’re having a down year offensively. They rank fifth in EPA, and their per-play rate is much lower than usual. It will be a Super Bowl rematch and battle of current No. 1 seeds when the Eagles travel to Kansas City on Monday night. While that game might be more important to Philly given their schedule after it, the Chiefs offense has something to prove given their lackluster start, and Kansas City cannot afford to give up any ground in the top-heavy AFC. The Ravens, Bengals, and Jaguars all lost in Week 10. Even on the bye, Patrick Mahomes can't stop winning. But their defense also ranks fifth in EPA. Steve Spagnuolo has a unit that got going immediately in 2023, rather than their usual slow start before becoming a top-half defense. 4. Baltimore (7-3) A tipped interception from Lamar Jackson and a strip sack that bounced right back into the Browns’ hands were two huge plays late that completely changed the direction of this game. However, this does give the Ravens two losses inside the division, which is not good, considering how tight the AFC North race is at the moment. The Ravens have lost seven games with Lamar Jackson as their starter in the last two seasons. Per current win probability, they had at least a 75 percent chance to win in each of those games. That can't continue to be a trend in Charm City. This team is still one of the best in the league, but they need to find a fix for their -17 fourth-quarter scoring margin. 5. Miami (6-3)  The Miami Dolphins have arguably the most dangerous offense in the NFL, and their defense has looked completely different in the two games that Jalen Ramsey has played in. If they can get Jaelan Phillips back healthy for the home stretch, this team could really run away and hide with the AFC East. The Dolphins are plus +109 in their six wins against teams below .500. They are minus-49 in their three losses that came against above-500 teams. 'Fins are electric, but they need to show they can beat the cream of the crop to be taken seriously as a title contender. The Dolphins have another run of games against lower-tier teams over the next five weeks before finishing with the Cowboys, Ravens, and Bills. We will likely have the same questions about this team until those final three games. 6. Detroit (7-2) Dan Campbell and the Lions might have single-handedly ended Brandon Staley's run with the Chargers. Congratulations are in order for the Lions. They decided that defense would be optional against the Chargers, but they got away with it. Jared Goff was great, and the Lions’ rushing attack had a field day against the Chargers. At least, Detroit's 41-point, 533-yard performance should be the final nail in his LA coffin. Given what the Eagles have next up on the schedule, the Lions have a realistic path to the No. 1 seed. The Motor City Kitties are for real and are live to get the top seed in the NFC. 7. Dallas (6-3) Dak Prescott made a horrible decision late in the first quarter when he was fooled by the Giants showing blitz and dropping into coverage instead. Outside of that one decision, Prescott and his pass seasoned catchers were flawless. Dallas has beaten the Giants (twice), the Jets, the Patriots, the Rams, and the Chargers. They have two more easy games before they get the Seahawks, Eagles, Bills, Dolphins, and Lions five weeks in a row. That run will tell the story of Dallas’ season. The Cowboys have lost to the Eagles, 49ers, and Cardinals. Not a sterling resume for a team that fancies itself a Super Bowl contender. It won’t be a shock to anyone if the coach puts a nail into the coffin with bad decisions and calling the plays.  8. Cincinnati (5-4) The Cincinnati Bengals had a few missed opportunities late. But while usually losing to the Texans would be seen as a black eye on the calendar, that Houston team is different. A loss to a red-hot C.J. Stroud won't shakeFrodo  my faith in the Bengals. This is the third straight season they've started 5-4. I expect a similar finish as the last two. Now they get the Ravens on a short week. The margin for error is just so small for this team in the loaded AFC. A loss here finishes them and the Bengals know how to lose in Primetime night games.  9. Jacksonville (6-3) One game does not make or break a season. However, what looked like an easy stroll to the AFC South title looks a bit uncomfortable now with how Houston has played since their surprising loss to the Panthers. The Jaguars were embarrassed at home by the 49ers, losing 34-3 and getting nothing done on offense. The passing game has disappointed this season, and Trevor Lawrence ranks 27th among 33 eligible quarterbacks. Trevor Lawrence has more turnovers than touchdowns this season. The Jags need the "generational talent" to start playing like it if they want to reach their ceiling. 10. Cleveland (6-3) Deshaun Watson went 14-for-14 for 139 yards and a touchdown in the second half of the Browns' comeback win over the Ravens. It's the best he has looked in a Browns uniform. Cleveland’s defense allowed 6.1 yards per play, but they played relatively well outside of a few big plays. The Browns’ offense commanded the ball, outgained the Ravens, and moved the chains more often. And against an impressive Ravens defense, the Browns converted 8 of 16 third downs.The Browns have proven they can win games with lackluster quarterback play, but they face a tough road the rest of the way. I need to see more of that before I can elevate Cleveland from "Frisky Team With A Good Defense" to the "Legitimate Contender" category. It's a positive development, though. 

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NCAAF, NBA, NHL and NCAAB Previews and Odds - 11/17/2023

by Big Al Staff

Friday, Nov 17, 2023

The Friday sports card features NCAAF, NBA, NHL, and NCAAB action.The 12th week in college football continues with two games on national television between FBS opponents. UTSA hosts South Florida on ESPN2 at 9 PM ET as a 16-point favorite, with the total set at 67 (all odds from DraftKings). Washington State plays at home against Colorado on FS1 at 10:30 PM ET as a 4-point favorite with an over/under of 62.5. The National Basketball Association continues its In-Season Tournament with 11 games on the Tournament Night docket. Two NBA games tip off at 7:10 PM ET. The Milwaukee Bucks travel to Charlotte to play the Hornets as an 8-point road favorite with a total of 234.5. The New York Knicks play in Washington against the Wizards as a 6.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 227.5. Three NBA games start at 7:40 PM ET. The Philadelphia 76ers are in Atlanta to play the Hawks as a 1-point road favorite with a total of 235.5. The Cleveland Cavaliers are at home against the Detroit Pistons as an 8.5-point favorite with an over/under of 221.5. The Boston Celtics visit Toronto to play the Raptors as a 6.5-point road favorite. The Sacramento Kings play in San Antonio against the Spurs on ESPN as a 6.5-point road favorite with a total of 236.5. Two NBA games begin at 8:10 PM ET. The Chicago Bulls host the Orlando Magic as a 1-point favorite with an over/under of 216.5. The Denver Nuggets are in New Orleans to play the Pelicans as a 4-point road favorite with a total of 224.5. Two more NBA games start at 10:10 PM ET. The Phoenix Suns travel to Utah to play the Jazz on ESPN as a 5-point road favorite with an over/under of 236.5. The Los Angeles Lakers play in Portland against the Trail Blazers as a 7.5-point road favorite with a total of 222.5. The Los Angeles Clippers play at home against the Houston Rockets at 10:40 PM ET as a 5.5-point favorite with an over/under of 217.5. The National Hockey League has three games on its slate. The Toronto Maple Leafs battle the Detroit Red Wings in the NHL Global Series at the Avicii Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, at 2:07 PM ET. The Maple Leafs are a -170 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Winnipeg Jets are at home against the Buffalo Sabres at 8:07 PM ET as a -180 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Florida Panthers are in Anaheim against the Ducks at 10:07 PM ET as a -166 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5.The college basketball schedule has 17 games on national television. LSU faces North Texas in the Charleston Classic at TD Arena in Charleston, South Carolina on ESPNU at 11:30 AM ET as a 1.5-point favorite with an over/under of 130.5. Saint Louis battles Vermont in the Myrtle Beach Invitational at the HTC Arena in Conway, South Carolina, on ESPN2 at 12 PM ET in a pick ‘em match up with a total of 144. Dayton goes against St. John’s in the Charleston Classic at ESPN2 at 2 PM ET in a pick ‘em match with an over/under of 140.5. Charleston battles Wyoming in the Myrtle Beach Invitational on ESPNU as a 5-point favorite with a total of 151. Miami (FL) plays Georgia in the Baha Mar Hoops Bahamas Championship at the Baha Mar Convention Center in Nassau, Bahamas, on the CBS Sports Network at 3:30 PM ET. The Hurricanes are a 7-point favorite with an over/under of 155. Houston faces Utah in the Charleston Classic on ESPN2 at 4:30 PM ET as a 7.5-point favorite with a total of 137.5. Oklahoma State battles Notre Dame in the Legends Classic at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on ESPNU at 7:30 PM ET as a 7.5-point favorite with an over/under of 137.5. Providence goes against Kansas State in the Baha Mar Hoops Bahamas Championship on the CBS Sports Network on the CBS Sports Network at 6 PM ET as a 1-point favorite with a total of 146.5. Michigan State hosts Butler on FS1 at 6:30 PM ET as an 8.5-point favorite with an over/under of 138.5. Three more NCAAB games tip off at 7 PM ET. Penn State plays at home against Morehead State on Peacock as a 12.5-point favorite with a total of 138. St. Bonaventure goes against Auburn in the Legends Classic as a 10-point favorite with an over/under of 145. Wake Forest battles Towson State in the Charleston Classic on ESPNU as a 6-point favorite with a total of 141.Villanova hosts Maryland on FS1 at 8:30 PM ET as a 6-point favorite with an over/under of 1335. Two more nationally televised games in NCAAB begin at 9 PM ET. Grand Canyon faces San Francisco in the Arizona Tip-Off at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona on the CBS Sports Network as a 2.5-point favorite with a total of 144. Liberty plays Wichita State in the Myrtle Beach Invitational on ESPNU as a 2.5-point favorite.  South Carolina battles DePaul in the Arizona Tip-Off on the CBS Sports Network at 11:30 PM ET as a 5-point favorite with an over/under of 142. Xavier goes against Washington in the Continental Tire Main Event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada at midnight  ET as a 2.5-point favorite with a total of 155.5.

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NFL, NCAAF, NBA, NHL and NCAAB Previews and Odds - 11/16/2023

by Big Al Staff

Thursday, Nov 16, 2023

The Thursday sports card features NFL, NCAAF, NBA, NHL, and NCAAB action.Week 11 of the NFL regular season kicks off with the Baltimore Ravens hosting the Cincinnati Bengals on Amazon Prime at 8:15 PM ET. The Ravens were on a four-game winning streak before their 33-31 upset loss against Cleveland as a 6-point favorite last Sunday. The Bengals were on a four-game winning streak before their 30-27 upset loss at home against Houston on Sunday. Baltimore is a 3.5-point favorite, with the total set at 46 (all odds from DraftKings). The 12th week in college football continues with one game on national television between FBS opponents at 7 PM ET. Pittsburgh plays at home against Boston College on ESPN. The Panthers have lost four games in a row after their 28-13 upset loss by a 28-13 score  to Syracuse last Saturday. The Eagles won five games in a row before their 48-22 loss to Virginia Tech as a 3-point underdog on Saturday. Pittsburgh is a 3-point favorite with an over/under of 46. The National Basketball Association has two games on its docket. The Miami Heat are at home against the Brooklyn Nets at 7:40 PM ET as a 4-point favorite with a total of 217.5. The Oklahoma Thunder travel to Golden State at 10:10 PM ET as a 3-point road favorite with an over/under of 226.5. The National Hockey League has nine games on its slate. The Ottawa Senators battle the Detroit Red Wings in the NHL Global Series at the Avicii Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, at 2:07 PM ET. The Senators are a -120 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. Three NHL games drop the puck at 7:07 PM ET. The Arizona Coyotes play in Columbus against the Blue Jackets as a -118 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Vegas Golden Knights are in Montreal against the Canadiens as a -198 money-line road favorite with a total of 6. The Pittsburgh Penguins host the New Jersey Devils as a -148 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Tampa Bay Lightning visit Chicago to play the Blackhawks at 8:07 PM ET as a -185 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The Calgary Flames play at home against the Vancouver Canucks at 9:07 PM ET as a -118 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Seattle Kraken are at home against the New York Islanders at 10:07 PM ET as a -115 money-line favorite with a total of 6. Two more games conclude the NHL card at 10:37 PM ET. The Los Angeles Kings host the Florida Panthers as a -130 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The St. Louis Blues play in San Jose against the Sharks as a -185 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The college basketball schedule has seven games on national television. Charleston faces Vermont in the Myrtle Beach Invitational at the HTC Arena in Conway, South Carolina, on ESPNU at 11:30 AM ET. The Cougars are a 2-point favorite with an over/under of 145.5. St. John’s battles North Texas in the Charleston Classic at TD Arena in Charleston, South Carolina on ESPNU at 1:30 PM ET as a 3-point favorite with a total of 137.Saint Louis goes against Wyoming in the Myrtle Beach Invitational on ESPN2 at 2 PM ET as a 3.5-point favorite with an over/under of 149.5. Dayton plays LSU in the Myrtle Beach Invitational on ESPN2 at 4 PM ET as a 1-point favorite with a total of 133.5. Houston battles Towson in the Charleston Classic on ESPN2 at 6:30 PM ET as a 21.5-point favorite with an over/under of 128. Two more college basketball games on national television begin at 9 PM ET. Auburn faces Notre Dame in the Legends Classic at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on ESPN2 at 9 PM ET. The Tigers are a 14-point favorite with a total of 145. Utah battles Wake Forest in the Charleston Classic on ESPNU as a 4.5-point favorite with an over/under of 150.5.  

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NCAA Football Top 10 Poll - Week 12

by Wayne Root

Wednesday, Nov 15, 2023

We’re down to five undefeated teams. As conference play ramps up and teams beat up on each other, the Selection Committee will be booed and chastised trying to figure out their Top Four teams.  1. Georgia (10-0) Back in pole position after taking down Ole Miss, the defending champs are now the No. 1 team in college football in all major rankings. Georgia continues to look dominant. Someone still has to prove that they can beat the Bulldogs. Brock Bowers came back and looked pretty decent. It was the Bulldogs’ second-straight victory over a top-25 opponent after beating No. 12 Missouri a week ago. The defending back-to-back champions have an opportunity to make it three in a row this week at Tennessee.  2. Michigan (10-0) That was an absolute rugged slugfest of a win over Penn State. Michigan prevailed without Jim Harbaugh, but the game was pretty remarkable when you dig into it. Whether or not Jim Harbaugh is on the sideline, the Wolverines are the apparent favorites to make it a three-peat in the Big Ten title race. Michigan went on the road and took down No. 10 Penn State, 24-15, on Saturday. The Wolverines ran all over the Nittany Lions and only attempted one pass the entire second half. 3. Ohio St (10-0) Is Kyle McCord good enough of a quarterback to win a national championship? The Buckeyes' defense is good enough. I believe they're good enough at the skill positions. College football's second-best scoring defense came through in a big win against Michigan State. Marvin Harrison Jr. continues to be the hottest receiver in the country, catching seven passes for 149 yards and two touchdowns while scoring once on the ground as well. Since Week 6, the junior’s 727 receiving yards and nine receiving touchdowns lead all players in college football. He’ll have an opportunity to further pad his stats this week against a Minnesota team that’s coming off back-to-back losses to Illinois and Purdue.  4. Washington (10-0) So, Washington is No. 4. It's obvious what you love about Washington. You love its quarterback, passing game and head coach. Michael Penix Jr. would be your Heisman Trophy winner as of today. If Washington remains undefeated, he'll win the Heisman. The win against ranked Utah and that tough defense was enough for the BCS computers to bump the Huskies up a spot. Washington was able to outlast No. 18 Utah 35-28 on Saturday. Despite having the 11th-highest run rate in the country (60.2%), the Utes only ran the ball on 43.8% of their plays against the Huskies.  5. Florida St (10-0) I'm a big fan of Florida State, but of these teams, they have been the least consistent. It wasn’t always pretty, but Florida State survived a 27-20 scare from Miami (FL) this past weekend. Down a spot and out of the top four of these rankings after two close wins, but the Seminoles have already booked a spot in the ACC title bout. I love Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis. He has the luxury of throwing to Keon Coleman, who is outrageous as a talent. Their defense is good. 6. Alabama (9-1) Would it shock me if Alabama won the national championship this season? Clinched the SEC West by smashing Kentucky and suddenly the Tide is back in the playoff chase in November.Alabama demolished Kentucky 49-21 off a masterclass from Jalen Milroe. The redshirt sophomore accounted for six total touchdowns against the Wildcats – three passing and three rushing. His 90.5 grade on the season is tied with Caleb Williams for eighth among all quarterbacks in the country.Here inlays the problem with the SEC. They only play 8 conference games while the other conferences play nine. Thus; another cupcake opponent towards the end of the season. He has an opportunity to put up more monster numbers against Chattanooga this week, an FCS school. 7. Oregon (9-1) Bo Nix outdueled Caleb Williams in a game that very well could’ve been between last year’s Heisman Trophy winner and this year’s. Nix earned an 85.6 passing grade in the 36-27 win as he threw for 412 yards, four touchdowns and a pair of big-time throws. Beating the Trojans isn't that hard right now, but the Ducks can change the narrative if they make the Pac-12 title game. I'm picking the Ducks to win the Pac-12 and play in the College Football Playoff. Bo Nix is the most experienced quarterback in the history of college football. Oregon's fast on the outside, and its coaching staff is aggressive. I wish that it could stop with all of these ridiculous two-point conversions.  8. Texas (9-1) There's a lot to like about Texas, particularly with Quinn Ewers back. He played really well and the Longhorns were running away with Saturday's game, but what concerns me about them is that they always seem to have these stretches within games where they allow teams to come back on them. While the Longhorns got their starting quarterback back, they suffered a devastating loss on offense as well. Star running back Jonathon Brooks tore his ACL in the victory and will miss the rest of the season. Even though Texas returned Quinn Ewers, it still endured a near-upset from TCU this past weekend, winning 29-26. The win against Alabama is huge in the committee's view and at one loss the Longhorns have a path to the playoff if they win the Big 12. 9. Missouri (8-2) After a tough loss on the road, Mizzou stumbled out of the gate at home with Tennessee jumping out to a 7-3 lead. It seemed to provide a wake-up call for the Tigers, who went on a stellar run that put this game out of reach by the third quarter. Missouri remains on track for its first season with double-digit wins since 2014. After cpoming up short against Georgia a week ago, Missouri responded in a major way with a 36-7 win over No. 13 Tennessee. Now second in the SEC East after inching up the rankings following a statement win against Tennessee. If Missouri is able to win its final two games, it could be playing in its first New Year’s Six bowl since 2013. 10. Louisville (9-1) The Louisville Cardinals sit at 9-1 following their 31-24 win over Virginia this past weekend. Jeff Brohm's team has the top-ranked defense in the ACC, holding opponents to just 17.1 points per game, while putting up 32.7 points and 439 yards per contest on the offensive side of the ball. The Cardinals are inching closer to the ACC Championship Game but games at Miami and against Kentucky are not sure things. Louisville can’t have another letdown performance if it wants to continue its dream season as it must travel on the road to face Miami, a game in which the Cardinals are only favored by 1.5 points.

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NCAAF, NBA, NHL and NCAAB Previews and Odds - 11/15/2023

by Big Al Staff

Wednesday, Nov 15, 2023

The Wednesday sports card features NCAAF, NBA, NHL, and NCAAB action.The 12th week in college football continues with two games on national television between FBS opponents at 7 PM ET. Ohio hosts Central Michigan on ESPNU. The Bobcats won for the second time in their last three games with a 20-10 victory at Buffalo as a 9-point favorite last Tuesday. The Chippewas lost for the second time in their last three games in a 38-28 loss at Western Michigan as a 3-point underdog on Tuesday. Ohio is an 11-point favorite, with the total set at 47 (all odds from DraftKings). Miami (OH) plays at home against Buffalo on ESPN2. The RedHawks won for the eighth time in their last nine games with their 19-0 victory at home against Akron as a 17-point favorite on Wednesday. The Bulls lost for the third time in their last four games in a 20-10 loss to Ohio as a 9-point underdog on Tuesday. Miami (OH) is an 8.5-point favorite with an over/under of 39.5. The National Basketball Association has eight games on its docket. The Dallas Mavericks travel to Washington to play the Wizards at 7:10 PM ET as a 5.5-point road favorite with a total of 243. Three more NBA games tip off at 7:40 PM ET. The Atlanta Hawks are at home against the New York Knicks as a 1-point favorite with an over/under of 230. The Boston Celtics play in Philadelphia against the 76ers on ESPN as a 3-point road favorite with a total of 223.5. The Milwaukee Bucks are in Toronto to play the Raptors as a 4.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 226.5. The Chicago Bulls host the Orlando Magic at 8:10 PM ET as a 2-point favorite with a total of 216. The Phoenix Suns play at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves at 9:10 PM ET as a 5.5-point favorite with an over/under 227. Two more games conclude the NBA card at 10:10 PM ET. The Sacramento Kings visit Los Angeles to play the Lakers on ESPN as a 1-point road favorite with a total of 233. The Cleveland Cavaliers play in Portland against the Trail Blazers as a 9.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 221.5. The National Hockey League has four games on its slate. The Carolina Hurricanes are at home against the Philadelphia Flyers on TNT at 7:37 PM ET as a -258 money-line favorite with a total of 6. The Edmonton Oilers host the Seattle Kraken at 8:37 PM ET as a -185 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Colorado Avalanche play at home against the Anaheim Ducks at 9:07 PM ET as a -298 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Vancouver Canucks are at home against the New York Islanders on TNT at 10:07 PM ET as a -155 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6. The college basketball schedule has two games on FS1. Seton Hall hosts Albany at 6:30 PM ET as a 20.5-point favorite with a total of 143.5. Rutgers plays at home against Georgetown at 8:30 PM ET as an 8.5-point favorite with an over/under of 136.5. 

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NCAAF, NBA, NHL and NCAAB Previews and Odds - 11/14/2023

by Big Al Staff

Tuesday, Nov 14, 2023

The Tuesday sports card features NCAAF, NBA, NHL, and NCAAB action.The 12th week in college football begins with three games on national television between FBS opponents. Two games kick off at 7 PM ET. Toledo travels to Bowling Green on ESPN2. The Rockets extended their winning streak to nine games with a 49-23 victory against Eastern Michigan as a 20-point favorite last Wednesday. The Falcons are on a four-game winning streak after their 49-19 victory at Kent State as a 10.5-point favorite on Wednesday. Toledo is a 10-point road favorite, with the total set at 51 (all odds from DraftKings). Northern Illinois hosts Western Michigan on ESPNU. The Broncos are on a two-game winning streak after their 38-28 win against Central Michigan as a 3-point favorite last Tuesday. The Huskies are on a two-game losing streak after their 20-17 upset loss against Ball State as a 9-point favorite on Tuesday. Northern Illinois is a 5-point favorite with an over/under of 55.Eastern Michigan plays at home against Akron on the CBS Sports Network at 7:30 PM ET. The Eagles are on a three-game losing streak after their loss to Toledo last week. The Zips come off a 19-0 loss at Miami (OH) last Wednesday as a 17-point underdog. Eastern Michigan is a 4-point favorite with a total of 39.The National Basketball Association continues its In-Season Tournament with ten games on the Tournament Night docket. Three NBA games tip off at 7:10 PM ET. The Miami Heat play in Charlotte against the Hornets as a 3.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 224.5. The Atlanta Hawks are in Detroit to play the Pistons as a 4.5-point road favorite with a total of 233. The Philadelphia 76ers are at home against the Indiana Pacers as a 5.5-point favorite with an over/under of 240. Two NBA games start at 7:40 PM ET. The Brooklyn Nets host the Orlando Magic as a 2-point favorite with a total of 218.5. The Oklahoma City Thunder play at home against the San Antonio Spurs on TNT as an 8.5-point favorite with an over/under of 237.5. The Dallas Mavericks visit New Orleans to play the Pelicans at 8:10 PM ET as a 3.5-point road favorite with a total of 239.5. The Utah Jazz are at home against the Portland Trail Blazers at 9:10 PM ET as a 6.5-point favorite with an over/under of 229. Two NBA games start at 10:10 PM ET. The Denver Nuggets host the Los Angeles Clippers on TNT as a 6-point favorite with a total of 223. The Golden State Warriors play at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves as a 2.5-point favorite with an over/under of 221.5. The Los Angeles Lakers are at home against the Memphis Grizzlies at 10:40 PM ET as a 5-point favorite with a total of 227.5. The National Hockey League has nine games on its slate. Four NHL games drop the puck at 7:07 PM ET. The Boston Bruins visit Buffalo to play the Sabres as a -155 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Pittsburgh Penguins play in Columbus against the Blue Jackets as a -180 money-line road favorite with a total of 6.5. The Calgary Flames are in Montreal against the Canadiens as a -155 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Vegas Golden Knights travel to Washington to play the Capitals as a -162 money-line road favorite with a total of 6. Four NHL games start at 8:07 PM ET. The Dallas Stars host the Arizona Coyotes as a -218 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6. The Nashville Predators play at home against the Anaheim Ducks as a -166 money-line favorite with a total of 6. The Tampa Bay Lightning are in St. Louis to play the Blues as a -135 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Winnipeg Jets are at home against the New Jersey Devils as a -125 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Florida Panthers play in San Jose against the Sharks at 10:37 PM ET as a -265 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5.The college basketball schedule has seven games on national television. Wisconsin visits Tennessee on FS1 at 6 PM ET as a 1.5-point road favorite with a total of 144.5. Two more NCAAB games tip-off at 7 PM ET. Connecticut hosts Mississippi Valley State on FS2 as a 42.5-point favorite with an over/under of 145.5. Duke plays Michigan State on ESPN on a neutral court at the United Center in Chicago as a 4-point favorite with a total of 142. Illinois plays at home against Marquette on FS1 at 8 PM ET as a 1-point favorite with an over/under of 147.5.DePaul is at home against South Dakota on FS2 at 9 PM ET as a 9-point favorite with a total of 152.5. Kansas battles Kentucky on ESPN on a neutral court at the United Center in Chicago as a 6-point favorite with an over/under of 147.5. Creighton hosts Iowa on FS1 at 10 PM ET as a 12-point favorite with a total of 161.

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NFL, NBA, NHL and NCAAB Previews and Odds - 11/13/2023

by Big Al Staff

Monday, Nov 13, 2023

The Monday sports card features NFL, NBA, NHL, and NCAAB action.Week 10 in the NFL concludes with one game. The Buffalo Bills host the Denver Broncos on ABC, ESPN, and the ESPN2 Manningcast at 8:15 PM ET. The Bills have lost two of their last three games after a 24-18 loss at Cincinnati as a 1.5-point underdog on Sunday. The Broncos are on a two-game winning streak after a 24-9 victory against Kansas City as a 7-point underdog on October 29th. Buffalo is a 7-point favorite with a total set at 47.5.The National Basketball Association has four games on its docket. Two games tip off at 7:40 PM ET. The Boston Celtics play at home against the New York Knicks as an 8.5-point favorite with an over/under of 220.5. The Toronto Raptors are at home against the Washington Wizards as a 9.5-point favorite with a total of 228. The Milwaukee Bucks host the Chicago Bulls at 8:10 PM ET as an 8-point favorite with an over/under of 229. The Cleveland Cavaliers travel to Sacramento at 10:10 PM ET as a 3-point road favorite with a total of 224. The National Hockey League has two games on its slate. The Edmonton Oilers host the New York Islanders at 8:37 PM ET as a -175 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6. The Colorado Avalanche play in Seattle against the Kraken at 10:07 PM ET as a -148 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5.The college basketball schedule has four games on national television. St. John’s is at home against Michigan on FS1 at 6:30 PM ET. The Red Storm come off a 90-74 victory against Stony Brook as a 19.5-point favorite on Tuesday. The Wolverines have won their first two games of the season after a 92-62 win against Youngstown State as a 16.5-point favorite on Friday. St. John’s is a 2.5-point favorite with an over/under of 154.Butler hosts East Tennessee on the CBS Sports Network at 7 PM ET. The Bulldogs have won two straight games after a 94-56 win against SE Missouri State as a 24-point favorite on Friday. The Buccaneers have won their first two games after a 79-56 victory at Elon on Thursday. Butler is a 3-point favorite with a total of 224. Purdue plays at home against Xavier on FS1 at 8:30 PM ET. The  Boilermakers won their first two games of the season with an 87-57 triumph against Morehead State as a 29.5 favorite on Friday. The Musketeers won their first two games after a 79-6 win against Jacksonville as a 15.5-point favorite on Saturday, Purdue is a 2.5-point favorite with an over/under of 151. UTEP is at home against California-Santa Barbara on the CBS Sports Network at 9 PM ET. The Miners have won two games in a row after their 123-72 victory against the University of Arts and Sciences at Texas-El Paso on Thursday. The Gauchos come off an 82-76 loss to Portland State as a 10-point favorite on Thursday. UTEP is a 2.5-point favorite with a total of 142.5. 

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Big Al's Daily Angle: NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAAB and EPL Previews and Odds - 11/12/2023

by Big Al Staff

Sunday, Nov 12, 2023

The Sunday sports card features NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAAB, and EPL action.Week 10 in the NFL continues with 12 games. The Indianapolis Colts battle the New England Patriots at Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt, Germany on the NFL Network at 9:30 AM ET. The Colts are a 2-point favorite, with the total set at 43.5 (all odds from DraftKings unless indicated otherwise). Six NFL games kick off at 1 PM ET. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Tennessee Titans as a 2.5-point favorite with an over/under of 39. The New Orleans Saints travel to Minnesota to play the Vikings as a 2.5-point road favorite with a total of 41. The San Francisco 49ers play in Jacksonville against the Jaguars as a 3-point road favorite with an over/under of 44.5. The Pittsburgh Steelers are at home against the Green Bay Packers as a 3-point favorite with a total of 38.5. The Baltimore Ravens play at home against the Cleveland Browns as a 6.5-point favorite with an over/under of 38. The Cincinnati Bengals host the Houston Texans as a 6-point favorite with a total of 47. Two NFL games start at 4:05 PM ET. The Detroit Lions travel to Los Angeles to play the Chargers as a 3-point road favorite with an over/under of 48.5. The Atlanta Falcons play in Arizona against the Cardinals as a 2.5-point road favorite with a total of 43.5. Two more NFL games begin at 4:25 PM ET. The Dallas Cowboys are at home against the New York Giants as a 17.5-point favorite with an over/under of 38.5. Sunday Night Football on NBC has the New York Jets travel to Las Vegas to play the Raiders at 8:20 PM ET. The Jets are a 1-point road favorite with a total of 36. The National Basketball Association has nine games on its docket. The New York Knicks host the Charlotte Hornets at 12:10 PM ET as a 9.5-point favorite with an over/under of 225.5. The Brooklyn Nets play at home against the Washington Wizards at 3:10 PM ET as a 7-point favorite with a total of 234.5. The Los Angeles Clippers are at home against the Memphis Grizzlies at 3:40 PM ET as a 9-point favorite with an over/under of 226.5. The Philadelphia 76ers host the Indiana Pacers at 6:10 PM ET as a 6.5-point favorite with a total of 237.5. Four more NBA games tip off at 7:10 PM ET. The Chicago Bulls play at home against the Detroit Pistons as a 7.5-point favorite. The Denver Nuggets are in Houston against the Rockets as a 4-point road favorite with an over/under of 217.5. The Dallas Mavericks visit the New Orleans Pelicans as a 2-point road favorite with a total of 233. The Miami Heat play in San Antonio against the Spurs. The Phoenix Suns are at home against the Oklahoma City Thunder at 8:10 PM ET as a 2.5-point favorite. The Golden State Warriors host the Minnesota Timberwolves at 8:40 PM ET as a 1-point favorite. The Los Angeles Lakers play at home against the Portland Trail Blazers at 10:10 PM ET as a 9.5-point favorite. The National Hockey League has five games on its slate. The Florida Panthers are at home against the Chicago Blackhawks at 1:07 PM ET as a -270 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Dallas Stars are in Minnesota against the Wild at 6:07 PM ET as a -112 money-line road favorite with a total of 6. Two more NHL games start at 7:07 PM ET. The New York Rangers host the Columbus Blue Jackets as a -285 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Anaheim Ducks are at home against the San Jose Sharks at 8:07 PM ET as a -198 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5.The college basketball schedule has two games on ESPN2 on a neutral court at the Harrah’s Cherokee Center in Asheville, North Carolina. Maryland faces UAB at 12:30 PM ET as a 5-point favorite with an over/under of 139.5. Clemson goes against Davidson at 3 PM ET as a 7.5-point favorite with a total of 139.5. Matchweek 12 in the English Premier League concludes with five matches. Four matches start at 9 AM ET. Aston Villa plays at home against Fulham as a -1 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 2.5. Brighton and Hove Albion is at home against Sheffield United as a -2 goal-line favorite with a total of 3.5. Liverpool is at home against Brentford as a -1.5 goal-line favorite with an over/under of 3.5. West Ham United hosts Nottingham Forest on the USA Network as a -0.5 goal-line favorite with a total of 2.5. Manchester City travels to Chelsea at 11:30 AM ET as a -0.5 goal-line road favorite with an over/under of 2.5.

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

by Big Al Staff

Saturday, Nov 11, 2023

The Saturday sports card features NCAAF, NBA, NHL, NCAAB, CFL, and EPL action.The 11th week in NCAAF college football concludes with 54 games between FBS opponents. Six nationally televised NCAAF games kick off at noon ET. Tulane hosts Tulsa on ESPN2 as a 24-point favorite, with the total set at 53 (all odds from DraftKings unless indicated otherwise). Alabama travels to Kentucky on ESPN as an 11-point road favorite with an over/under of 47. Kansas plays at home against Texas Tech on Fox regional coverage as a 4-point favorite with a total of 62.5. Maryland is at Nebraska on Peacock as a 2.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 43. Clemson is at home against Georgia Tech on ABC as a 14-point favorite with a total of 54.5. Michigan visits Penn State on Fox as a 4.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 44.5. North Carolina State plays at Wake Forest on The CW at 2 PM ET as a 2-point road favorite with a total of 43. Seven NCAAF games on national television start at 3:30 PM ET. Washington hosts Utah on Fox as an 8-point favorite with an over/under of 49.5. Minnesota is at Purdue on NBC as a 1.5-point road favorite with a total of 48. Tennessee travels to Missouri on CBS as a 3-point road favorite with an over/under of 58. Oklahoma State plays at Central Florida on ESPN as a 2.5-point road favorite with a total of 65.5. UAB is at Navy on the CBS Sports Network as a 2.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 53.5. Florida State plays at home against Miami (FL) on ABC as a 14-point favorite with a total of 51. Wisconsin is at home against Northwestern on FS1 as an 11-point favorite with an over/under of 43. California hosts Washington State on ESPN2 at 4 PM ET as a 2-point favorite with a total of 59.5. Five NCAAF games begin on national television at 7 PM ET. Georgia plays at home against Mississippi on ESPN as a 10.5-point favorite with an over/under of 58.5. Houston is at home against Cincinnati on FS1 as a 2.5-point favorite with a total of 53.5. Colorado State hosts San Diego State on the CBS Sports Network as a 3.5-point favorite with an over/under of 46.5. Oklahoma plays at home against West Virginia on Fox as an 11-point favorite with a total of 60. Georgia Southern travels to Marshall on the NFL Network as a 2-point road favorite with an over/under of 56. Four more NCAAF games on national television start at 7:30 PM ET. UTSA is at home against Rice on ESPNU as a 13.5-point favorite with a total of 56.5. Texas A&M hosts Mississippi State on ESPN2 as an 18-point favorite with an over/under of 42.5. Ohio State plays at home against Michigan State on NBC as a 31-point favorite with a total of 47. Texas plays at TCU on ABC as a 12.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 56. Boise State is at home against New Mexico on FS1 as a 27.5-point favorite with a total of 60.5. Iowa State visits BYU on ESPN as a 7.5-point road favorite with an over/under of 41. San Jose State hosts Fresno State on the CBS Sports Network at 10:30 PM ET as a 2-point favorite with a total of 54. Oregon plays at home against USC on Fox at 10:30 PM ET as a 16-point favorite with an over/under of 77. The National Basketball Association has four games on its docket. The Milwaukee Bucks play in Orlando against the Magic at 6:10 PM ET. The Boston Celtics are at home against the Toronto Raptors at 7:10 PM ET as an 8-point favorite with a total of 222. The Atlanta Hawks host the Miami Heat at 7:40 PM ET as a 4.5-point favorite with an over/under of 229. The Golden State Warriors play at home against the Cleveland Cavaliers at 8:40 PM ET as a 4-point favorite with a total of 223.5.The National Hockey League has 12 games on its slate. The Detroit Red Wings are at home against the Columbus Blue Jackets at 1:07 PM ET as a -155 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Dallas Stars are in Winnipeg to play the Jets at 3:07 PM ET as a -125 money-line road favorite with a total of 5.5. Four NHL games drop the puck at 7:07 PM ET. The Boston Bruins travel to Montreal to play the Canadiens as a -218 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6. The Ottawa Senators host the Calgary Flames as a -142 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. The Carolina Hurricanes play in Tampa Bay against the Lightning as a -115 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Toronto Maple Leafs are at home against the Vancouver Canucks as a -135 money-line favorite with a total of 6.5. Two more NHL games start at 7:37 PM ET. The New York Islanders host the Washington Capitals as a -185 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6. The Pittsburgh Penguins play at home against the Buffalo Sabres as a -166 money-line favorite with a total of 7. The Nashville Predators are at home against the Arizona Coyotes at 8:07 PM ET as a -155 money-line favorite with an over/under of 6. The Colorado Avalanche host the St. Louis Blues at 9:07 PM ET as a -250 money-line favorite with a total of 6. The Edmonton Oilers are at Seattle to play the Kraken at 10:07 PM ET as a -118 money-line road favorite with an over/under of 6.5. The Los Angeles Kings play at home against the Philadelphia Flyers at 10:37 PM ET as a -238 money-line favorite with a total of 6. The college basketball schedule has six games on FS2. Connecticut is at home against Stonehill at noon ET as a 35-point favorite with an over/under of 138.5. Creighton hosts North Dakota State at 2 PM ET as a 24-point favorite with a total of 148.5. Seton Hall plays at home against Farleigh Dickinson at 4 PM ET as an 18.5-point favorite with an over/under of 146. Providence is at home against Milwaukee at 6 PM ET as a 15-point favorite with a total of 151.5. Georgetown hosts Holy Cross at 8 PM ET as a 17.5-point favorite with an over/under of 148.5. DePaul plays at home against Long Beach State at 10 PM ET as a 1-point favorite with a total of 156.The playoffs continue in the Canadian Football League with the two divisional final contests. The Toronto Argonauts are at home against the Montreal Alouettes as a 10.5-point favorite with an over/under of 50.5. The Winnipeg Jets host the British Columbia Lions as a 4.5-point favorite with a total of 49.5.Matchweek 12 in the English Premier League begins with five matches. Tottenham travels to Wolverhampton on the USA Network at 7:30 AM ET as a -0.5 goal-line road favorite with an over/under of 3 (all soccer odds from BetMGM). Three more EPL matches start at 10 AM ET. Arsenal plays at home against Burnley as a -2 goal-line favorite with a total of 3. Everton plays at Crystal Palace in a pick ‘em match with an over/under of 2. Manchester United is at home against Luton Town as a -1.5 goal-line favorite with a total of 3. Newcastle United is at Bournemouth on NBC at 12:30 PM ET as a -0.5 goal-line road favorite with an over/under of 3. 

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Week 10 NFL Player Props

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Friday, Nov 10, 2023

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

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