NFL Week 11 Free Betting Pick- Panthers at Lions

Panthers and Lions are in Must Win Modes for Playoff Race

The Carolina Panthers return to action this Sunday as 4-point road favorites for a 1 p.m. kickoff on FOX against the Detroit Lions. BetAnySports has set the total line at 49 points for this NFC tilt at Ford Field.

The last time the Panthers took to the field was last Thursday night. They probably wished they stayed in the locker room at Heinz Field in a 52-21 loss to Pittsburgh. The Panthers were 3.5-point road underdogs with BetAnySports.

This was their first loss both straight-up and against the spread in their last four games. They have an overall record of 6-3 SU and 5-4 ATS. Carolina is 1-3 (SU and ATS) in four previous road games this year.

Everything that could go wrong against Pittsburgh did for one of the better teams in the NFC this season. Overall with Cam Newton under center, the Panthers are averaging 26.8 points per game.

While the passing game is pretty far down the list in average yards, Carolina is ranked third in the league when it comes to running the ball. Christian McCaffrey is the team’s leading rusher with 579 yards and four touchdowns on 123 carries.

Lions are Desperate for a Win

Detroit’s current skid reached three games both SU and ATS with Sunday’s 34-22 loss to Chicago. They were a seven-point road underdog. The Lions are 3-6 SU overall with a 5-4 record ATS.

The total went OVER 44.5 points against the Bears and it has gone OVER BetAnySports’ closing line in four of their last five games. Detroit is 2-2 both SU and ATS at home this season.

Matthew Stafford had a long day at Soldier Field on Sunday with a pair interceptions and six sacks for a loss of 45 yards. This was on the heels of the offense’s dismal showing against Minnesota the Sunday before in a 24-9 road defeat.

The pressure to move the ball down field through the air has been heightened by a running game that is ranked 23^rd in the league in rushing yards per game. The Lions’ defense is 28^th when it comes to points allowed (27.1).

Carolina had a bad day against Pittsburgh while Detroit is spiraling downward in the wrong direction. Lay the points and take the Panthers ATS in this one.

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NFL Betting Odds & Trends

Carolina Panthers
Carolina is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Carolina's last 8 games
Carolina is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Carolina is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Carolina is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Detroit
Carolina is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Carolina's last 5 games when playing Detroit

Detroit Lions
Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Detroit's last 10 games
Detroit is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Detroit's last 13 games at home
Detroit is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Carolina
Detroit is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Carolina
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing Carolina

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Oklahoma State Hosts West Virginia in Big XII Football

West Virginia has to beat a Tough Oklahoma State Squad

The West Virginia Mountaineers and the Oklahoma State Cowboys will clash on Saturday when they meet at Boone Pickens Stadium. This is a huge game for both teams and will figure in who plays in the Big XII Championship game.

West Virginia has a showdown looming versus No. 6 Oklahoma the day after Thanksgiving. That contest could determine the Big 12 Championship Game participants and serve as an elimination game for the College Football Playoff. West Virginia can't afford to look past Oklahoma State in Stillwater on Saturday.

The Cowboys are coming off a heartbreaking loss to the Sooners. They will have to reach deep down when their awful defense takes the field against the high-powered Mountaineers offense.

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, ABC.

LINE: West Virginia -6; O/U: 74.

West Virginia is tied for first in the conference with Oklahoma in the Big XII standings. Both are a game ahead of Iowa State and Texas.The Mountaineers are 8-1 on the season and 6-1 in conference play.

The Mountaineers broke open a 3-3 game against TCU last Saturday with 30 points over seven minutes bridging the first and second halves. It led to a route and a 47-10 victory.

Will Grier recorded his 17th 300-yard passing game and his 15th three-touchdown passing game. The defense held the Horned Frogs to 222 total yards, including minus-seven yards rushing. It was welcome after surrendering 41 points and 520 yards one week earlier to Texas.

West Virginia TE Trevon Wesco caught five passes for 89 yards against Texas. It was the first game since 2002 in which a Mountaineer tight end led all receivers in receiving yards.

Linebacker David Long Jr. had three sacks among his four tackles for loss. He also had three pass breakups against TCU. Long has 84 tackles, 17.5 TFLs and seven sacks on the season.

"How can he not be player of the week (once all season)? We're 10 games into this thing, and he does the same thing every week," Gundy said at his weekly press conference. "You look up and he has 10-12 tackles and five tackles for loss and a sack, or two, or three, like it was last week. He makes every play, and he affects every play. I guarantee you the offense knows where he is every single play."

Grier has 2,961 yards and 31 TDs for the season. He definitely kept his Heisman Trophy campaign headed in the right direction by completing 25-of-39 passes for 343 yards and three TDs.

Oklahoma State Not Bowl Eligible Yet

The Cowboys dropped a 48-47 decision to Oklahoma last weekend. Coach Mike Gundy elected to go for a two-point conversion with 1:03 to play. Taylor Cornelius threw short in the end zone, keeping the Cowboys one win away from bowl eligibility. They are 5-5 on the season. They are only 2-5 in conference play.

Cornelius threw for a career-high 501 yards, including a 24-yard TD pass to Tylan Wallace with 1:03 to play to bring the Cowboys within one.

Wallace had 10 catches for 220 yards and two scores. Tyron Johnson set a career high with 11 receptions for 128 yards and a score. Dillon Stoner tied a season high with five catches and set another with 70 yards receiving.

Oklahoma State rolled up 640 yards of total offense. That includes 104 yards rushing and three TDs by freshman Chuba Hubbard. They also surrendered 702 yards and 30-plus points for the fifth straight game.

Wallace was just named one of 11 finalists for the Biletnikoff Award on Monday. He is third in FBS with 1,282 yards and leads in yards per catch at 18.5.

The Cowboys lead the all-time series 5-4, including wins the last three seasons.

PREDICTION: West Virginia 47, Oklahoma State 31

NCAA Football Betting Odds & Trends

West Virginia Mountaineers
West Virginia is 6-2-1 ATS in its last 9 games
West Virginia is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of West Virginia's last 6 games
West Virginia is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
West Virginia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Oklahoma State
West Virginia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Oklahoma State
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of West Virginia's last 5 games when playing Oklahoma State

Oklahoma State Cowboys
Oklahoma State is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games
Oklahoma State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oklahoma State's last 6 games
Oklahoma State is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
Oklahoma State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing West Virginia
Oklahoma State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing West Virginia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma State's last 5 games when playing West Virginia

 

Next up:
West Virginia home to Oklahoma Friday, November 23
Oklahoma State at TCU Saturday, November 24

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Fighting Irish and Syracuse in Yankee Stadium

College Football Playoff Implication on the Line

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are just two wins away from a perfect regular season and a spot in the College Football Playoffs. They face a tough opponent in the No. 12 Syracuse Orange on Saturday afternoon from Yankee Stadium as part of the Shamrock Series.

The third-ranked Fighting Irish continued their march to the College Football Playoff with a dominating home win over Florida State last week. The Syracuse Orange keep climbing the rankings after a 54-23 win over Louisville.

TV: 2:30 p.m. ET, NBC.

LINE:Notre Dame -10.5; O/U: 64.

Quarterback Brandon Wimbush got the start in place of the injured Ian Book and didn't miss a beat. The former starter threw for three touchdowns and Notre Dame took care of the Seminoles 42-13.

Syracuse is a Formidable Foe

Syracuse has rebounded with four straight wins after back-to-back road losses against Pittsburgh and Clemson. The teams' most recent victory was a revenge win of sorts against the hapless Cardinals last Friday evening.

Syracuse is 8-2 on the season and football is a big deal back up in Orange Country. QB Eric Dungey ran for two scores and threw for one more against Louisville. He has put to rest the mini-quarterback controversy from earlier in the season between himself and redshirt freshman Tommy DeVito.

The Orange's rushing game that was truly dominant against the Cardinals was the difference. Syracuse racked up 326 yards on the ground. They were led by Moe Neal's career-best 159 yards and two scores.

Syracuse's defense played one of its better games of the season. They forced four turnovers, but will be challenged on Saturday against a Fighting Irish offense that averages just under 200 rushing yards per game. Notre Dame also has a passing game that is led by one of the most efficient quarterbacks in the country in Book.

Book Supposed to Start for the Fighting Irish

Coach Chip Kelly has the Fighting Irish at 10-0 on the season. Kelly also said that Book is planning to start against Syracuse.

Book leads the nation in completion percentage at 74.5 percent, he is fourth in passing efficiency at 170 and has thrown for 1,824 yards and 15 touchdowns. He has chunked only four interceptions since taking over in Week 4.

He'll have to be sharp on Saturday as the Fighting Irish will look to keep pace with an explosive Syracuse offense that ranks second in the ACC in points per game at 44.4 and yards per game at 482.

Notre Dame is 8-0 all-time in the Shamrock Series where it plays a home game at a neutral field.

The Fighting Irish ran for 365 yards against a Florida State defense that was allowing just 2.8 yards per rush before last week.

PREDICTION: Notre Dame 42, Syracuse 37

Recent Form

Name	Record	ATS	Offense	Defense	Diff	ATS Home	ATS Away	OU Record	OU Home	OU Away
Syracuse	8-2	7-3	44.40	27.60	16.8	4-2	3-1	6-4	4-2	2-2
Notre Dame	10-0	5-4-1	34.50	18.70	15.8	3-3	2-1-1	6-4	2-4	4-0

Power Stats

Yards Per Point

Name	Offense	Defense	Differential
SYRACU	10.86	15.59	-4.73
NOTRD	13.15	17.65	-4.5

Yards Per Pass

Name	Offense	Defense	Differential
SYRACU	12.43	13.33	-0.9
NOTRD	12.34	9.71	2.63

Yards Per Rush

Name	Offense	Defense	Differential
SYRACU	4.69	4.40	0.29
NOTRD	4.59	3.72

Team Records

Syracuse Orange

Name	Record	Home	Away	ATS	ATS Home	ATS Away	Offense	Defense	Diff
Overall	8-2	6-0	2-2	7-3	4-2	3-1	44.40	27.60	16.80
vs Conf	5-2	4-0	1-2	5-2	3-1	2-1	39.43	29.00	10.43
Last 3	3-0	2-0	1-0	3-0	2-0	1-0	48.67	29.33	19.34

Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Name	Record	Home	Away	ATS	ATS Home	ATS Away	Offense	Defense	Diff
Overall	10-0	6-0	4-0	5-4-1	3-3	2-1-1	34.50	18.70	15.80
vs Conf	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0.00	0.00	0.00
Last 3	3-0	1-0	2-0	1-1-1	1-0	0-1-1	39.00	18.67	20.33

Supergrid

Title	Stat	Rank	Stat	Rank
Away Team Overall Scoring vs Home Team Overall Defense	44.40	7	18.70	15
Away Team Road Passing vs Home Team Home Passing Defense	207.00	80	211.83	62
Away Team Road Rushing vs Home Team Home Rushing Defense	209.00	21	99.67	21
Home Team Overall Scoring vs Away Team Overall Defense	34.50	30	27.60	69
Home Team Home Passing vs Away Team Road Passing Defense	212.33	85	241.75	66
Home Team Home Rushing vs Away Team Road Rushing Defense	201.83	47	239.75	107

Head To Head Summary

Name	Record	ATS	OU	Score	Rush	YPR	PA	CP	PY	TY	TO +/-
Syracuse	2-3	3-2	2-2-1	24.00	164.20	4.41	32.80	56.71	218.20	382.40	1.60
Notre Dame	3-2	2-3	2-2-1	30.00	116.20	3.26	37.40	62.57	321.80	438.00	2.00

Head To Head Detail

Date	Away	Home	Score	Line	Total	OU Result	ARY	APY	ATY	ATT	HRY	HPY	HTY	HTT	Away Team Attempts	Home Team Attempts	Away Team Completions	Home Team Completions
Oct 1, 2016	NOTRD	SYRACU	50-33	183	471	654	1	126	363	489	0
Sep 27, 2014	NOTRD	SYRACU	31-15	161	362	523	5	135	294	429	1
Nov 22, 2008	SYRACU	NOTRD	24-23	170	147	317	2	41	291	332	0
Nov 19, 2005	SYRACU	NOTRD	10-34	143	78	221	1	134	286	420	0
Dec 6, 2003	NOTRD	SYRACU	12-38	62	199	261	4	247	209	456	4

NCAA Football Betting Odds & Trends

Syracuse Orange
Syracuse is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games
Syracuse is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Syracuse's last 5 games
Syracuse is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Syracuse is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games on the road

Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Notre Dame is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Notre Dame's last 7 games
Notre Dame is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Notre Dame's last 8 games at home

Team Last 5 Games

Syracuse Orange

Date	Opponent	score	Result	line	ATS Result	offensive rush yards	offensive passing yards	offensive total yards	defensive rush yards	defensive passing yards	defensive total yards	turnovers	Location
Nov 9, 2018	LOUISV	54-23	W	-20.5/69	W/O	326	192	518	203	210	413	-1	H
Nov 3, 2018	WAKE	41-24	W	-6/78.5	W/U	264	157	421	159	275	434	-3	A
Oct 27, 2018	NCSU	51-41	W	2/65	W/O	81	480	561	68	473	541	-1	H
Oct 20, 2018	UNC	40-37	W	-10/67	L/O	140	406	546	179	321	500	0	H
Oct 6, 2018	PITT	37-44	L	-3.5/58	L/O	177	195	372	265	137	402	0	A

Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Date	Opponent	score	Result	line	ATS Result	offensive rush yards	offensive passing yards	offensive total yards	defensive rush yards	defensive passing yards	defensive total yards	turnovers	Location
Nov 10, 2018	FLAST	42-13	W	-17.5/51.5	W/O	365	130	495	106	216	322	0	H
Nov 3, 2018	NWESTN	31-21	W	-10/49.5	P/O	121	343	464	108	141	249	1	A
Oct 27, 2018	NAVY	44-22	W	-22.5/57	L/O	254	330	584	292	52	344	0	A
Oct 13, 2018	PITT	19-14	W	-21/55.5	L/U	80	264	344	116	126	242	2	H
Oct 6, 2018	VTECH	45-23	W	-6.5/54.5	W/O	167	271	438	132	309	441	-1	A

Next up:
Syracuse at Boston College Saturday, November 24
Notre Dame at USC Saturday, November 24

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Gonzaga Hosts Texas A&M in Hoops

Gonzaga and Their High-Powered Offense Face Banged up Aggies

The fans at McCarthey Athletic Center will the Texas A&M Aggies and the 3rd-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs when they take their seats on Thursday. Gonzaga has topped 100 points in each of the first two games of a season for the first time in program history.

TV: 11:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2.

LINE: Gonzaga -16.5; O/U: 158.

Gonzaga averaged 112 points in victories over Idaho State and Texas Southern. They won the two contests by an average of 39 points. Junior forward Rui Hachimura fueled the attack by averaging 25 points while shooting 20-of-31 from the field.

Senior point guard Josh Perkins recorded a career-best 11 assists in the win over Texas Southern. He is three away from becoming the sixth player in school history to reach 500.

An emerging force is junior forward Brandon Clarke. He started the first two games in place of injured forward Killian Tillie, who was out with an ankle injury. He averaged 17 points on 15-of-21 shooting. He chipped in 11 rebounds and three blocked shots.

The Bulldogs outrebounded their first two opponents by an average of 16.5 and are shooting 55.3 percent from the field.

Texas A&M is trying to bounce back from a discouraging 74-73 loss to UC-Irvine. The Aggies blew a 14-point second-half lead.

"I'm disappointed," Texas A&M coach Billy Kennedy said after the loss. "It was a hard-fought game and UC Irvine made more shots than we did. We didn't get a stop at the end. They made a tough shot. That's what it came down to."

Texas A&M is 1-1 on the season. Senior guard Admon Gilder, who averaged in double digits each of the previous two seasons, will miss his third straight game with hamstring and knee injuries.

Sophomore wing Savion Flagg is leading the Aggies in scoring at 17.5 ppg and rebounding at 10.5 ppg. Junior forward Josh Nebo is contributing 12.5 points and seven rebounds off the bench.

Texas A&M was a meager 14-of-66 from 3-point range over its first two games while committing an average of 17 turnovers.

Texas A&M won the only previous meeting, 62-61 on Nov. 26, 2015 in the Battle 4 Atlantis in the Bahamas.

The Aggies outrebounded their first two opponents by an average of 12.5.

PREDICTION: Gonzaga 101, Texas A&M 83

College Basketball Betting Odds & Trends

Texas A&M Aggies
Texas A&M is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Texas A&M is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas A&M's last 6 games
Texas A&M is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games on the road

Gonzaga Bulldogs
Gonzaga is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Gonzaga is 18-1 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Gonzaga's last 10 games
Gonzaga is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Gonzaga is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games at home

 

Next up:
Texas A&M at Minnesota Sunday, November 18
Gonzaga at Illinois Monday, November 19

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Clippers Host Spurs on TNT

Clippers and Spurs Heading in Different Directions

The San Antonio Spurs and the Los Angeles Clippers will battle on Thursday Night at STAPLES Center. These teams are heading in opposite directions at the moment. The Clippers have won four of their past five games. LA is brimming with confidence after posting a 121-116 overtime victory over the defending champion Golden State Warriors on Monday. They look to continue their hot stretch against a Spurs squad that has dropped four of its last five.

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, TNT.

LINE: Clippers -6.5; O/U: 217.

Los Angeles has posted consecutive overtime victories. It began with the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday and continued in the extra session against the Warriors. The Clippers blew a 14-point fourth-quarter lead.

"It's how we won, we could've played better, so that's my job there," Clippers coach Doc Rivers told reporters. "We did a couple things defensively that we just can't do to win games down the stretch. I told them after the game, 'Let's be good, let's not be lucky.' The thing I like about our team is we're gonna get better."

The Spurs are slipping after getting mauled 116-96 by the struggling Phoenix Suns on Wednesday to fall to 0-2 on a three-game road trip. The 20-point margin equaled San Antonio's biggest loss of the season. It came two weeks after they pummeled the Suns by 30 in Phoenix.

The Spurs are 7-6 on the season. San Antonio's defense was suspect from the start against Phoenix. It was a game it never led and they allowed the Suns to shoot 56 percent from the field. The worst was allowing 15-of-31 from 3-point range.

Shooting guard DeMar DeRozan scored 24 points for his 10th 20-point outing of the year. Power forward LaMarcus Aldridge struggled with 3-of-12 shooting while scoring a season-low six points for the second time in four contests.

The Clippers are 8-5 on the season. Reigning Sixth Man of the Year Lou Williams was the hero against Golden State. He scored 10 of his 25 points in overtime as he quickly shook off being 3-for-16 shooting during regulation.

"There would be no point for me to be on the floor if I didn't have confidence," Williams told reporters after scoring 20 or more points for the fifth time in the past six games.

Power forward Montrezl Harrell scored 23 points on 10-of-13 shooting against Golden State. He has connected on 33-of-41 attempts over the past four contests.

PREDICTION: Clippers 109, Spurs 102

NBA Betting Odds & Trends

San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
San Antonio is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Antonio's last 7 games
San Antonio is 3-13 ATS in its last 16 games on the road
San Antonio is 2-15 SU in its last 17 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Antonio's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Antonio's last 7 games when playing LA Clippers
San Antonio is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Antonio's last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers

Los Angeles Clippers
LA Clippers is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
LA Clippers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Clippers's last 9 games
LA Clippers is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
LA Clippers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Clippers's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Clippers's last 7 games when playing San Antonio
LA Clippers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Antonio
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Clippers's last 7 games when playing at home against San Antonio

 

Next up:
San Antonio home to Golden State Sunday, November 18
Los Angeles at Brooklyn Saturday, November 17

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Houston Hosts Tulane in AAC Football Action

Must Win Situation for Houston and Tulane

The Tulane Green Wave and the Houston Cougars meet in a key American Athletic Conference matchup Thursday at TDECU Stadium. They both need a win in to stay in the hunt for the league's West Division title.

Tulane's three-game win streak and Houston's two straight losses have set up a logjam atop the West with SMU. The Mustangs hold the tiebreaker over both.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, ESPN.

LINE: Houston -8; O/U: 68.5.

Quarterback Justin McMillan has won all three games since taking over as starter for Tulane. The Green Wave defense is what has made a difference. Tulane has allowed 16.6 points during the win streak. They set an NCAA record with 20 pass breakups last week.

Houston's defense has been the problem for the Cougars lately. They have allowed 104 points and 1,051 yards in losses to SMU and Temple. All-American defensive lineman Ed Oliver hasn't played in three weeks because of a bruised knee. The Cougars are without two other starting defensive lineman as Jerard Carter and Isaiah Chambers are lost for the season with injuries.

Tulane and Houston are Heading in Different Directions

Tulane is 5-5 overall and 4-2 in the AAC. McMillan has 721 passing yards, six passing touchdowns and no interceptions in six appearances.  He had scores for 86, 73 and 79 yards last week. Darnell Mooney and Terren Encalade have 11 TD receptions for the Green Wave.

Tulane has rushed for at least 100 yards in 38 straight games.

Senior cornerback Donnie Lewis Jr. has a team-best three interceptions and 15 pass breakups. He had six last week. End Patrick Johnson is second in the American with nine sacks.

The Green Wave held their past three opponents to fewer than 20 points. They joined California, Clemson, Georgia and Michigan with that distinction.

Houston is 7-3 overall and 4-2 in the AAC. Quarterback D'Eriq King has 2,900 passing yards and leads the nation with 35 touchdown passes. He has added another 13 on the ground. Houston is ranked second nationally in total offense at 546.1 yards.

King's 10-game run with at least one rushing score is the nation's longest active streak. King needs four touchdown passes to break the AAC's single-season record of 38. It was set by Memphis' Riley Ferguson, 2017. He broke the league's record for touchdowns responsible for last week.

The Cougars have six receivers with multiple touchdown catches.

The Cougars have forced at least one turnover in all 10 games this season. Recent struggles have dropped them to last nationally in passing yards allowed at 314.1  and 124th in red-zone defense. They have allowed 42 scores in 45 trips.

PREDICTION: Houston 48, Tulane 38

College Football Betting Odds & Trends

Tulane Green Wave
Tulane is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Tulane's last 8 games
Tulane is 6-18 SU in its last 24 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tulane's last 5 games on the road
Tulane is 3-10-1 ATS in its last 14 games when playing Houston
Tulane is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tulane's last 5 games when playing Houston
Tulane is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Houston
Tulane is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Houston

Houston Cougars
Houston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games
Houston is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Houston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Houston's last 15 games at home
Houston is 10-3-1 ATS in its last 14 games when playing Tulane
Houston is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games when playing Tulane
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games when playing Tulane
Houston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Tulane

 

Next up:
Tulane home to Navy Saturday, November 24
Houston at Memphis Friday, November 23

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Packers and Seahawks in “Must-Win” for Both Teams

Thursday Night Football has a Rare Quality Matchup

The Green Bay Packers and the Seattle Seahawks will battle on Thursday Night Football at CenturyLink Field. Both teams are virtually in must win situations as the NFL season reaches Week 10.

The Packers have been making fans of the home team happy this season. They are 4-0-1 at Lambeau Field and 0-4 everywhere else. The Packers look to put an end to their road woes on Thursday night in Seattle.

The Seahawks begin a stretch of five home games in the next seven weeks.

TV: 8:20 p.m. ET, FOX, NFL Network.

LINE: Seahawks -3 -120; O/U: 49.

"I like our chances at home, but we've got to win some road games or we're going to be at home in January -- for good," said Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Rodgers tossed two touchdown passes to Davante Adams in Sunday's 31-12 romp over Miami. The two-time NFL Most Valuable Player has thrown 10 scoring strikes with zero interceptions in the last five weeks. He has seven TD passes without getting picked off in his last two Thursday games.

Seattle has answered winning four of five by losing two hotly contested matchups versus the Los Angeles squads. Russell Wilson tossed three touchdown passes in a 36-31 setback at the Rams on Sunday. He has 13 scoring strikes against one interception in his last six games at home.

Both Teams Look for Consistent Play on Both Sides of Ball

The 4-4-1 Packers have another "Aaron" in their midst. Running back Aaron Jones is making his presence felt after rushing for 306 yards and three touchdowns in his last three games. He had a career-high 145 yards with two scores on a season-high 15 carries against the Dolphins.

The Packers aim to exploit the Seahawks' rush defense that has been gashed for 5.0 yards per carry this season. A promising ground attack could create more opportunities for Adams. He has 31 touchdown receptions since 2016 are tied for the most in the league.

TE Jimmy Graham has just six catches for 90 yards in his last three contests. He collected 18 touchdowns in three seasons.

The 4-5 Seahawks are glad to be home. They appear to be getting healthier as running back Chris Carson (hip), right guard D.J. Fluker (calf) and strong safety Bradley McDougal (knee) are in line to be available for Thursday's game.

Carson rejoins a backfield that saw first-round rookie Rashaad Penny rush for a career-best 108 yards and a touchdown against the Rams. Fellow running back Mike Davis had his first career receiving score.

The Packers defense that has surrendered at least 123 rushing yards in each of the last four weeks. The Seahawks look to exploit that weakness as well.

WR Tyler Lockett has a touchdown reception in seven of nine games this season.

LB Bobby Wagner has recorded back-to-back 13-tackle performances and has 29 tackles in his past three home games.

PREDICTION: Packers 24, Seahawks 17.

NFL Betting Odds & Trends

Green Bay Packers
Green Bay is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games
Green Bay is 4-7-1 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Green Bay's last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Green Bay's last 6 games
Green Bay is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Green Bay is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Green Bay's last 16 games on the road
Green Bay is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
Green Bay is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing Seattle
Green Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Seattle

Seattle Seahawks
Seattle is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Seattle's last 8 games
Seattle is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Seattle is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games at home
Seattle is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Seattle is 2-7-2 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Green Bay
Seattle is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing Green Bay
Seattle is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Green Bay
Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Green Bay

 

Next up:
Green Bay at Minnesota Sunday, November 25
Seattle at Carolina Sunday, November 25

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Villanova Hosts Michigan in NCAA Hoops

Villanova and Michigan in a Rematch of Last Season's NCAA Title Game

The fans at Villanova Pavilion will be treated to a game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Villanova Wildcats when they battle in a rematch of the 2017-18 NCAA Championship Game. Most of the familiar faces from that April showdown have moved on to the NBA. Still, there will be excitement in the air when the eighth-ranked Wildcats host the 18th-ranked Wolverines.

TV: 6:30 p.m. ET, Fox Sports 1

LINE: Villanova -7; O/U: 138.5.

In last season's NCAA Tournament Championship game, the Wildcats topped the Wolverines 79-62 for their second championship in three years. Seven of the 11 players who played over 20 minutes in that game will not be playing tonight.

"We weren't thinking about Wednesday coming into this game. We were thinking about Quinnipiac," senior guard Phil Booth said after Saturday's 33-point win. "That was our main focus. Now it's time to get ready for Michigan."

As for the Wolverines' returning players, that feeling of coming up empty on the biggest stage is one that will stay with them forever.

"I'm still not over it," Jordan Poole said earlier this month. "Being able to have that opportunity right there in our hands and have it separated is a feeling that you won't forget."

Villanova and Michigan are Both 2-0 on the Season

The Wolverines have won their first two games by 19 points. They have allowed a total of only 81 points in the process. Only two teams in the nation are allowing fewer points on average than Michigan.

The Wolverines actually trailed Holy Cross 24-18 at halftime on Saturday before outscoring the Crusaders 38-13 in the second half. Charles Matthews led the way with 20 points, while Ignas Brazdeikis notched 19 in his second career game. The duo is averaging a combined 30.5 points so far on the young season.

The Wildcats are getting a combined 38.5 points out of senior stars Booth and Eric Paschall so far. They duo have made 24 3-pointers as a team. Paschall, who attempted 2.5 free throws per game last season, has reached the foul line 17 times through two games. Booth has nine assists and one turnover through two outings.

Joe Cremo and Collin Gillespie each have a team-high five 3-pointers for Villanova. The Wildcats have attempted 69 shots from behind the arc in the first two contests.

Villanova F Dhamir Cosby-Roundtree has registered three blocks in each game. He has made 5-of-7 shots while pulling down 12 rebounds in 36 minutes.

PREDICTION: Villanova 73, Michigan 70

NCAA Basketball Betting Odds & Trends

Michigan Wolverines
Michigan is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Michigan is 16-1 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Michigan's last 5 games
Michigan is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Michigan is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Michigan's last 5 games on the road

Villanova Wildcats
Villanova is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Villanova is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Villanova's last 23 games
Villanova is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Villanova is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Villanova's last 23 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Villanova's last 6 games at home

Next up:
Michigan at George Washington Saturday, November 17
Villanova home to Furman Saturday, November 17

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Post-Butler Timberwolves Host Pelicans

Timberwolves Start the Post Jimmy Butler Era Against the Pelicans

Now that Jimmy Butler is being shipped out of town, can the Minnesota Timberwolves (5-9 SU, 6-8 ATS) get their season back on track? They’ll host the New Orleans Pelicans (7-6 SU, 6-7 ATS) this Wednesday at 8 PM ET on ESPN.

Newcomers Dario Saric and Robert Covington should be ready for the Timberwolves, provided the Butler trade with the Philadelphia 76ers is finalized on Monday and they pass their physicals as expected.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, ESPN

Line: Pelicans -1; O/U: 236

Both Saric and Covington could find themselves in Minnesota’s starting lineup on Wednesday. Saric would be an upgrade over PF Taj Gibson. Covington would take over for Butler at small forward. However, the Wolves rotation remains in flux with Jeff Teague (knee), Derrick Rose (face) and Andrew Wiggins (quadriceps) all listed as day-to-day.

The Pelicans have two of their own starters to worry about. PG Elfrid Payton and PF Nikola Mirotic are day-to-day with ankle injuries. Payton has been out since late October, but is likely to return this week.

Mirotic has missed one game and may be available on Wednesday after being seen at practice wearing an ankle brace. The Pelicans started the year at 4-0 SU and 3-1 ATS with their full lineup.

PREDICTION: Pelicans 120, Timberwolves 108

NBA Betting Odds & Trends

New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
New Orleans is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
New Orleans is 17-8 ATS in its last 25 games on the road
New Orleans is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
New Orleans is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Orleans's last 5 games on the road
New Orleans is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
New Orleans is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 9 of New Orleans's last 11 games when playing Minnesota
New Orleans is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Orleans's last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota

Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Minnesota is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games
Minnesota is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Minnesota's last 9 games at home
Minnesota is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing New Orleans
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Minnesota's last 11 games when playing New Orleans
Minnesota is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games when playing at home against New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing at home against New Orleans

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Panthers Battle Steelers Thursday Night

Steelers and Panthers Playing Well Heading into Showdown

The Carolina Panthers and Pittsburgh Steelers will clash this Thursday night at Heinz Field in what will feel like a playoff game in Steel City. Both teams enter Thursday’s showdown with active winning streaks on the line. They both have first place in their divisions in mind.

It’ll be the first and only time Carolina and Pittsburgh meet this regular season, and just the second time Ben Roethlisberger and Cam Newton have faced each other. Newton will look to even up the all-time series this week.

TV: 8:20 p.m. ET, FOX, NFL Network.

LINE: Steelers -3.5. O/U: 51.

The Steelers started the 2018 season 1-2-1 with the team in a sea of controversy due to the hold-out of Le'veon Bell. Since then the Steelers have run the table, winning four straight games.

While it has been a team effort, the Steelers’ new starting RB, James Conner, has proven that the Steelers can win without Bell. Conner ranks third in the NFL in rushing yards with 599 yards. He has eclipsed the 100-yard plateau in each of his last four games.

WR JuJu Smith-Schuster leads the team in receptions with 53, receiving yards with 672, and 20-plus-yard catches with nine.

Ben Roethlisberger says he's not a fan of Thursday games, and he let his listeners know why on his weekly radio show this week. Roethlisberger has thrown seven touchdowns without an interception in his last two Thursday contests.

Antonio Brown has reeled in three scoring strikes in each of his last two such tilts. The 30-year-old Brown has flourished during games on other days as well, collecting eight touchdowns in his last six games overall. He found the end zone on two occasions to go along with 10 catches in his last encounter with Carolina.

The Panthers have surrendered the eighth-fewest rushing yards in the league this season. The squad will be called upon often to stop Conner. Pro Bowler Luke Kuechly and the Carolina defense may be the difference maker tonight. Kuechly leads the team with 64 tackles

Christian McCaffrey can give Conner a run for his money after totaling 157 scrimmage yards (79 rushing, 78 receiving) in Sunday's 42-28 win over Tampa Bay.

Tight end Greg Olsen made a twisting one-handed catch versus the Buccaneers to reel in a scoring strike for the third straight outing.

PREDICTION: Panthers 28, Steelers 24

NFL Betting Odds & Trends

Carolina Panthers
Carolina is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Carolina is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Carolina's last 7 games
Carolina is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Carolina is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Carolina is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Carolina is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Carolina's last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Pittsburgh's last 10 games
Pittsburgh is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Pittsburgh is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games at home
Pittsburgh is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Carolina
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Carolina
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing Carolina

 

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