Las Vegas Invitational: UNC Tar Heels vs UCLA Bruins

Tar Heels and Bruins Battle it Out in 3rd Place Game

Two of college basketball's blue bloods came to the 2018 Las Vegas Invitational set on winning a holiday tournament trophy. Well, that didn't happen. The 7th-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels will battle the 17th-ranked UCLA Bruins. They will be playing for third place on Friday at the Orleans Arena.

TV: 4 p.m. ET, FOX

Line: North Carolina -10; O/U: 169.5.

The Tar Heels were bitch-slapped by unranked Texas 92-89, while UCLA was slammed by No. 11 Michigan State 87-67 in Thursday's semifinals.

Both teams now must make a quick turnaround, as well as some adjustments, to avoid an 0-2 trip to Sin City.

"Bottom line is, Texas played much better than we did," North Carolina coach Roy Williams told the newsobserver.com afterward. "Played much more aggressive than we did. Points off turnovers, 31 to 19, that's something we can't have. Fast break points, North Carolina gets two points on the fast break. We can't play like that."

At least North Carolina had a chance to tie it at the end. UCLA trailed 51-22 late in the first half, never was really in the game.

One very bright spot for the 5-1 Tar Heels was the play of freshman guard Coby White. He scored 33 points  recorded three assists. White was 7-of-10 shooting on 3-pointers as well. White's 33 points were the most by a North Carolina freshman since Harrison Barnes scored 40 in a game in 2011.

Senior guard Cameron Johnson scored 16 points. Returning All-ACC First Team pick Luke Maye, who had a potential game-tying shot go in-and-out with 33.9 seconds remaining, finished with 11 and nine rebounds.

The 4-1 Bruins were out-muscled badly by a veteran and physical Michigan State squad. They shot a dismal 35.6 percent. Prize 7-1 freshman center Moses Brown was held scoreless in the first half and finished with just five points and 10 rebounds. He came into the contest averaging 17.3 points and 12 rebounds.

PREDICTION: North Carolina 91, UCLA 85

NCAA Basketball Betting Odds & Trends

North Carolina Tar Heels
North Carolina is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games
North Carolina is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of North Carolina's last 5 games
North Carolina is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing UCLA
North Carolina is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing UCLA

UCLA Bruins
UCLA is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
UCLA is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of UCLA's last 7 games
UCLA is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing North Carolina
UCLA is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing North Carolina

 

Next up:
North Carolina at Michigan Wednesday, November 28
UCLA home to Hawaii Wednesday, November 28

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Cowboys Host Redskins on Thanksgiving Football

Cowboys in Action in their Traditional Thanksgiving NFL Action

After a critical turn of events in Week 11, the Dallas Cowboys will have the opportunity to pull even with the NFC East-leading Washington Redskins. The Cowboys (5-5) resurrected their seemingly lost season with an important victory over the Atlanta Falcons last week to give themselves a chance at first place in the division.

TV: 12:30 p.m. ET, CBS.

TV: 4:30 p.m. ET, FOX.

LINE: Cowboys -7.5. O/U: 40.5

Dallas’ cause was helped by a Week 11 loss by the Redskins, as they dropped a late fourth-quarter lead to the Houston Texans. Not only did Washington lose the game, they also lost their starting QB Alex Smith for the season.

In what has been a strength of the team all season, the Cowboys’ defense showed up big time in Week 11 against the Falcons. Demarcus Lawrence was a man possessed, registering 1.5 sacks, while last week’s Defensive Player of the Week, LB Leighton Vander Esch, turned in another huge performance with a game-changing interception in the fourth quarter. That solid D allowed Dak Prescott to manage the game to victory.

Washington has already defeated the Cowboys this regular season in a 20-17 victory in Week 7. But after losing two of their last three games, they’ve allowed Dallas to climb back into the NFC East race. Combined with the fact that the Redskins will now be faced with playing the rest of the season without Alex Smith, the dramatics of a Dallas-Washington matchup will be on full display for Thanksgiving football.

Ezekiel Elliott joined Eric Dickerson and Edgerrin James as the only players with at least 4,500 scrimmage yards and 30 TDs in his first 35 games.

Redskins TE Jordan Reed has a season high-tying seven catches last week and 10 receptions for two scores in his last game at Dallas.

Cowboys DE Demarcus Lawrence has 3.0 sacks and six tackles for loss in the last three meetings versus Washington.

PREDICTION: Cowboys 23, Redskins 19

NFL Betting Odds & Trends

Washington Redskins
Washington is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Washington's last 14 games
Washington is 15-8 ATS in its last 23 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games on the road
Washington is 16-8 ATS in its last 24 games when playing Dallas
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games when playing Dallas
Washington is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Washington is 5-17 SU in its last 22 games when playing on the road against Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing on the road against Dallas

Dallas Cowboys
Dallas is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Dallas's last 19 games
Dallas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 6 games at home
Dallas is 8-16 ATS in its last 24 games when playing Washington
Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas's last 6 games when playing Washington
Dallas is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games when playing at home against Washington
Dallas is 17-5 SU in its last 22 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 6 games when playing at home against Washington

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Maui Invitational: Gonzaga Bulldogs vs Duke Blue Devils

College Basketball Powerhouses Square Off in Finals

The Duke Blue Devils and the Gonzaga Bulldogs will on Wednesday when they meet at Lahaina Civic Center. They are playing in the 2018 Maui Jim Maui Invitational Finals. Duke is going for their 7th tournament championship.

TV: 5 p.m. ET, ESPN

LINE: Duke -7; O/U: 164

Duke's freshman class that includes future NBA lottery picks R.J. Barrett, Zion Williamson and Cam Reddish has drawn comparisons to Michigan's famed Fab Five for its talent. It was unheralded junior center Marques Bolden who stole the spotlight in a 78-72 semifinal victory over No. 8 Auburn. His play was instrumental in moving the top-ranked Blue Devils into Wednesday's dream championship game matchup with No. 3 Gonzaga in the Maui Jim Maui Invitational.

The 6-11 Bolden finished with 11 points, nine rebounds and seven blocked shots. That included a crucial trio late in the game as Auburn made a run. He made the play of the game when he blocked a shot under his own basket. He then raced down and finished a fast break with a dunk off a lob pass by standout freshman point guard Tre Jones.

"This is the best, by far, that we have protected our basket in a few years," Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski told reporters. "I mean for a kid to get seven blocks and change shots in there. ... The defense was exquisite. It was at the highest level. Seven blocks and changing some shots, man, that's a heck of a performance."

The Blue Devils will need another great effort in the title game against Gonzaga. They overcame a slow and sloppy first half to outscore Arizona by 25 points in the second half of a 91-74 victory.

Both Teams are 5-0 on the Season and Playing Quality Basketball

The Blue Devils hadn't been tested in their first four games. It was a span which included a 118-84 blowout of then-No. 2 Kentucky and a 90-64 first-round triumph over Mountain West power San Diego State. They led Auburn by just five points before Reddish nailed a long 3-pointer.

Barrett, rated by some scouting services as the likely No. 1 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, finished with 18 points and nine rebounds. He was just 7-for-20 from the floor while Reddish also scored 18 points, including 4-of-10 3-pointers, and Williamson chipped in with 13 and nine boards.

Duke is 18-0 all-time in games played in the Maui Jim Maui Invitational.

The Zags overcame 10 first-half turnovers and a 13-point deficit with 19 minutes remaining to pull away for an easy double-digit win over Arizona. They shot 53.1 percent in the process.

Sophomore guard Zach Norvell Jr. led the way with 20 points, 10 rebounds and six assists. 6-8 forward Rui Hachimura scored a team-high 24 points and point guard Josh Perkins finished with 18 and nine assists.

6-10 junior F Killian Tillie is considered a potential first round NBA pick. He connected on 13-of-14 3-pointers in last season's WCC tournament, underwent ankle surgery last month and isn't expected back until January.

PREDICTION: Duke 90, Gonzaga 86

College Basketball Betting Odds & Trends

Duke Blue Devils:
Team record: 5-0 SU,3-2 ATS
Current Streak: won 5 straight games.
Duke is 12-6 ATS in its last 18 games
Duke is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Duke's last 5 games

Gonzaga Bulldogs:
Team record: 5-0 SU,4-1 ATS
Current Streak: won 5 straight games.
Gonzaga is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Gonzaga is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Gonzaga's last 5 games

Next up:
Duke home to Indiana Tuesday, November 27
Gonzaga home to North Dakota State Monday, November 26

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NHL: Sharks Host the Struggling Oilers

Oilers Lost 6 of 7 Heading into Shark Country

The Edmonton Oilers and the San Jose Sharks meet at SAP Center at San Jose Tuesday night. On paper it looks like a quality NHL matchup and the divisional rivalry history leads to familiarity with each other.

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, NBC Sports Network, Sportsnet West (Edmonton), NBCS California (San Jose)

Line: Sharks -185; O/U: 6 Under -120.

Oilers superstar captain Connor McDavid thought his team had turned the corner following a sizzling 11-game streak. The Oilers finds itself on the seat of its pants with losses in six of the last seven games. The Oilers begin a three-game trek through California tonight.

McDavid opened the scoring 52 seconds into Sunday's 6-3 setback versus Vegas. He moved one goal shy of 100 for his career.

While Edmonton is spiraling down a mediocre Pacific Division, San Jose entered Monday's action in first place. They have wins in three of its last four contests.

Captain Joe Pavelski was named the NHL's Third Star of the Week on Monday. It was two days removed from recording his fourth straight multi-point performance in a 4-0 win over St. Louis.

The Oilers are 9-10-1 on the season. Leon Draisaitl is doing all he can to alter Edmonton's struggling ways. He has has pulled even with McDavid in goals with 12, after scoring five in his last seven outings. That is in addition to setting up four others.

Goaltender Cam Talbot has been waiting on his 100th win with the Oilers for the last five games. He has posted a gaudy 4.63 goals-against average and .845 save percentage during that stretch. The netter had a pair of encounters with San Jose last season and owns a 5-3-2 mark with a 2.68 GAA and .907 save percentage in 10 career meetings.

RW Alex Chiasson has scored in back-to-back contests to push his point streak to three games.

The Sharks are 11-7-3 on the NHL season. Two-time Norris Trophy winner Erik Karlsson scored his first goal since March 27,as a member of the Ottawa Senators, with a power-play tally at 3:34 of the second period on Saturday.

Karlsson set up Evander Kane just over four minutes later to notch consecutive multi-point performances and extend his assist streak to three games.

San Jose C Logan Couture leads the team's forwards in assists with 14. He set up three goals for the seventh time in his career on Saturday.

The Sharks have not allowed a power-play goal in their last six games. They are 44-for-46 on the penalty kill in their last 17 overall.

PREDICTION: Sharks 4, Oilers 2

NHL Betting Odds & Trends

Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games
Edmonton is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Edmonton is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Edmonton is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Edmonton's last 7 games when playing San Jose
Edmonton is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against San Jose
Edmonton is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games when playing on the road against San Jose
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Edmonton's last 6 games when playing on the road against San Jose

San Jose Sharks
San Jose is 2-10 ATS in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of San Jose's last 13 games
San Jose is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games at home
San Jose is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Jose's last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Jose's last 7 games when playing Edmonton
San Jose is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Edmonton
San Jose is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games when playing at home against Edmonton
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Jose's last 6 games when playing at home against Edmonton

 

Next up:
Edmonton at Anaheim Friday, November 23
San Jose home to Vancouver Friday, November 23

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Maui Invitational: Arizona Wildcats vs Gonzaga Bulldogs

Maui Invitational Proves Again to be King of Thanksgiving Tournaments

The fans at Lahaina Civic Center will see the Arizona Wildcats and the 3rd-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs in the 2018 Maui Invitational semifinals. These college powerhouses should put on a very good show for the fans in Hawaii tonight.

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

LINE: Gonzaga -10; O/U: 155.

Replacing five starters has gone far better than expected for Arizona, so far. They improved to 4-0 with Monday's 71-66 win over Iowa State in a first-round matchup at the Maui Invitational. The Wildcats take another step up in competition Tuesday in a semifinal game against No. 3 Gonzaga. The Zags opened tournament play with an 84-78 win over Illinois.

Guard Justin Coleman scored a team-high 18 points for Arizona. They averaged 83.7 points in wins over Houston Baptist, Cal Poly and UTEP before grinding out a comeback victory over Iowa State.

"I'm just proud of our guys. I feel like today just showed how we loved each other as brothers," Coleman told reporters. "It just shows the connection we have as a team because we got out-rebounded, we got down 10, but it showed the effort and the togetherness we had through adversity to get back and win the game."

The Wildcats face their toughest test of the young season against Gonzaga. The Zags barely survived a late scare from Illinois behind 23 points from preseason All-American Rui Hachimura. The 6-8 combo forward is helping Gonzaga adjust without star forward Killian Tillie. He will likely miss most of the non-conference season with an ankle injury.

Gonzaga and Arizona Get Tested Early

The 4-0 Wildcats have Duke transfer Chase Jeter. He continued to impress with 10 points and 12 rebounds against Iowa State. 6-9 forward Ryan Luther made two key free throws late in the game and finished with 12 points and eight boards.

Freshman guard Brandon Williams missed nine of his 11 field-goal attempts but scored 14 point.s He has 20 assists and only two turnovers through his first four games.

Guard Dylan Smith was a key reserve as a sophomore last season. He has struggled early on, averaging 4.5 points on 5-of-20 shooting. That includes 4-of-13 from downtown.

Arizona holds a 6-2 lead in the all-time series - including a 69-62 victory in Tucson on Dec. 3, 2016.

The 4-0 Zags struggled against Illinois' pressure. They committed 22 turnovers but remained unbeaten after shooting 52.9 percent.

Guard Zach Norvell Jr. entered the tournament averaging 17.7 points and 5.7 rebounds. He finished with 15 points against the Illini. Forward Jeremy Jones added 14 and 11 rebounds in 17 minutes off the bench.

Coach Mark Few used an eight-man rotation in the first-round. 6-11 freshman Filip Petrusev continued to make a case for more playing time with five points and six boards.

Gonzaga is 43-3 in the month of November since the start of the 2011-12 season.

PREDICTION: Gonzaga 84, Arizona 78

Maui Invitational Betting Odds & Trends

Arizona Wildcats:
Team record: 4-0 SU,3-1 ATS
Current Streak: won 4 straight games.
Arizona is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Arizona is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Arizona's last 7 games

Gonzaga Bulldogs:
Team record: 4-0 SU,3-1 ATS
Current Streak: won 4 straight games.
Gonzaga is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Gonzaga is 20-1 SU in its last 21 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Gonzaga's last 6 games

Next up:
Arizona home to Georgia Southern Thursday, November 29
Gonzaga home to North Dakota State Monday, November 26

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Maui Invitational: Auburn Tigers vs Duke Blue Devils

Blue Devils and Tigers Meet in a Quality Early Season Matchup

The fans at Lahaina Civic Center will the 8th-ranked Auburn Tigers and the Top-ranked Duke Blue Devils when they take their seats on Tuesday night. Both teams advanced after playing great games in the opening round of the Maui Invitational.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, ESPN

LINE: Duke -10.5; O/U: 170.5.

Top-ranked Duke appears to have the horses to win its sixth national championship as play continues in the Maui Invitational. Duke routed San Diego State 90-64 on Monday behind 20 points from freshman forward R.J. Barrett. He is averaging a team-high 24 points per game. Freshman forward Zion Williamson is averaging 22.3 ppg and played only seven minutes in the first half because of foul trouble.

Duke is 16-0 in the Maui Invitational and tries to extend its tournament record to six titles. They have won the tournament in 1992, 1997, 2001, 2007 and 2011.

Duke and Auburn are Undefeated

The 4-0 Tigers defeated Xavier 88-79 in overtime Monday behind Bryce Brown's season-high 26 points. Brown scores 16.8 points per game and is part of a balanced attack that features five players averaging in double figures.

Junior guard Jared Harper recorded 25 points, eight assists and six rebounds versus Xavier. He averages a team bests of 17.5 points and 7.5 assists.

Sophomore forward Chuma Okeke chips in 13.8 ppg and grabs a club-high 8.3 rebounds. He had 13 points and seven boards Monday. Junior guard Samir Doughty (11.8) and junior center Austin Wiley (11.3) also average double-figure points. Doughty was held to two points in 31 minutes against Xavier.

Auburn has committed 47 turnovers this season and have only forced 80 by their opponents.

Duke's Williamson managed to manufacture 13 points, six rebounds and five of the Blue Devils' seven steals against San Diego State.

Freshman forward Cam Reddish scored 16 points Monday and averages 16.5 ppg. Freshman guard Tre Jones added 14. Jack White, a junior forward from Australia, is averaging 9.3 points and 7.3 rebounds off the bench. He contributed 12 and eight versus San Diego State.

Duke is 80-57 against fellow top 10 foes under coach Mike Krzyzewski.

Auburn and Duke have not met since 1981 with the Blue Devils winning all three meetings (also 1975, 1963).

PREDICTION: Duke 92, Auburn 82

NCAA Basketball Betting Odds & Trends

Auburn Tigers:
Team record: 4-0 SU,2-0-1 ATS
Current Streak: won 4 straight games.
Auburn is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

Duke Blue Devils:
Team record: 4-0 SU,3-1 ATS
Current Streak: won 4 straight games.
Duke is 12-5 ATS in its last 17 games
Duke is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Duke's last 16 games

Next up:
Auburn home to Saint Peter's Wednesday, November 28
Duke home to Indiana Tuesday, November 27

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Maui Invitational: Arizona Wildcats vs Iowa State Cyclones

Wildcats and Cyclones Both Undefeated

The Arizona Wildcats and the Iowa State Cyclones will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Lahaina Civic Center in the 2018 Maui Invitational. Both teams come into the contest with perfect 3-0 records.

Iowa State  is 3-0 despite missing several players due to injury and suspension. They will get tested tonight against undefeated Arizona.

TV: 9 p.m. ET, ESPNU

LINE: Arizona -1; O/U: 147.

With an offseason filled with off-court distractions, Arizona has been focused early. They have averaged 83.7 points in wins over Houston Baptist, Cal Poly and UTEP. Brandon Randolph is scoring a team-high 18.7 points per game on 56.3 percent shooting for the Wildcats, who are allowing an average of 55.7 points.

"For as new as we are together, for this being November, I love the fact that we have a group of guys who are playing really hard," Miller told reporters. "They're playing with tremendous effort and they're playing the game to win. We're far from perfect, but I like our hustle."

Arizona is taking a dramatic step up in competition in Maui. They will need continued improvement in the frontcourt, especially after allowing a total of 27 offensive rebounds in the wins over Houston Baptist and UTEP.

Arizona freshman guard Brandon Williams snapped out of a brief shooting slump by scoring 21 points in Wednesday's 79-46 victory over UTEP. He has recorded 14 assists without committing a single turnover through three games.

The Wildcats also have received a very good boost in the frontcourt from Duke transfer Chase Jeter. He is averaging 14 points and seven rebounds.

Iowa State guards Marial Shayok, Talen Horton-Tucker and Nick Weiler-Babb combined for 45 points in last Monday's 85-73 triumph over Texas Southern. Forward Michael Jacobson continued to look solid with 16 points and eight rebounds.

Shayok is averaging a team-high 20 points for the Cyclones. They are playing without key contributors Lindell Wigginton (foot), Solomon Young (groin), Cameron Lard (suspension) and Zoran Talley Jr. (suspension).

Horton-Tucker has made an immediate impact as a true freshman. He is averaging 14.7 points and 2.7 steals.

PREDICTION: Arizona 73, Iowa State 64

College Basketball Betting Odds & Trends

Arizona Wildcats:
Team record: 3-0 SU,2-1 ATS
Current Streak: won 3 straight games.
Arizona is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Arizona is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 6 games

Iowa State Cyclones:
Team record: 3-0 SU,1-2 ATS
Current Streak: won 3 straight games.
Iowa State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Iowa State is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Iowa State's last 6 games

Next up:
Arizona home to Georgia Southern Thursday, November 29
Iowa State home to Nebraska-Omaha Monday, November 26

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MNF: Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Rams

Chiefs and Rams Meet in Most Anticipated Game of Recent Memory

The Los Angeles Rams saw their perfect record come to an end two weeks ago in New Orleans. It was a marquee showdown between the two highest-scoring teams in the NFC. Another high-octane matchup is on tap for the Rams tonight. They will face a test against the best team in the AFC. Quarterback Pat Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs pay them a visit to be played out on Monday Night Football.

This is the game in the NFL with the highest Over/Under in sports betting history.

TV: 8:15 p.m. ET, ESPN.

LINE: Rams -3. O/U: 63

The teams were originally scheduled to be played in Mexico City. Poor field conditions caused the change as players from both teams were lining up to boycott and not play. They were afraid of major injuries.

Both teams have identical 9-1 records. This marks only the fifth time since the 1970 merger that two clubs squared off in Week 11 with fewer than two losses each.

"It's fun if you're watching as a football fan; it's not fun when you're watching it getting ready to play them," Los Angeles coach Sean McVay told reporters of facing Kansas City, which is averaging 35.3 points and features the league's passing yards leader in Mahomes.

Chiefs coach Andy Reid understands the challenge of trying to match up with the Rams. The Rams have league-leading rusher Todd Gurley and quarterback Jared Goff, who is second to Mahomes in passing yards.

"You have to be disciplined," Reid told reporters. "They're a disciplined offense, so you have to be disciplined from a defensive standpoint. Then practice that way and then you go play."

Gurley and Hunt are the only two running backs with more than 2,000 rushing yards since the start of the 2017 season.

Chiefs and Rams are Offensive Juggernauts and Boast Very Good Defenses

The Chiefs Mahomes had his streak of eight straight 300-yard performances halted in last week's 26-14 win over Arizona. He did throw a pair of scoring passes to give him the franchise's single-season record of 31 in only week 10. He only has seven interceptions.

Mahomes has thrown 18 TD passes and three interceptions for a passer rating of 125.9 in five road games this season.

Mahomes has a bevy of weapons at his disposal that includes game-breaking wide receiver Tyreek Hill, who has nine touchdowns, and tight end Travis Kelce. Kelce leads the team with 57 catches to go along with six scores.

Running back Kareem Hunt also is a dangerous double threat. He has 13 total TD's on 754 yards rushing and 23 receptions.

Kansas City ranks 29th overall in defense with an average of 410.7 yards allowed but is tied for second in the league in sacks with 31.

The Rams Gurley is the NFL's runaway leader in both rushing and touchdowns. He needs only 12 yards to reach 1,000 and has scored 17 times. That is two shy of his total from last year. The University of Georgia product is really coming into his own.

Goff has 22 scoring passes versus six interceptions. He has four straight games with a passer rating of at least 111.0. Goff has amassed 1,015 passing yards with seven scores and one interception in his last three home contests.

Cooper Kupp had a team-high six touchdown receptions before he was lost for the season with a torn ACL. Robert Woods and Brandin Cooks have 55 and 51 catches, respectively. They have three scores apiece.

Los Angeles features the league's sacks leader in star defensive tackle Aaron Donald, who has 12.5. The defense only yields only 233.1 passing yards per game. The Saints did put up 346 on them.

PREDICTION: Rams 42, Chiefs 34,

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NFL Betting Odds & Trends

Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games
Kansas City is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 7 games
Kansas City is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Kansas City is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Kansas City's last 7 games on the road
Kansas City is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing LA Rams
Kansas City is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing LA Rams
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Rams

Los Angeles Rams
LA Rams is 1-5-1 ATS in its last 7 games
LA Rams is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
LA Rams is 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games at home
LA Rams is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
LA Rams is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City
LA Rams is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City
LA Rams is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City

 

Next up:
Kansas City at Oakland Sunday, December 2
Los Angeles at Detroit Sunday, December 2

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Vancouver Showcase: Texas AM Aggies vs Minnesota Golden Gophers

The Aggies and Golden Gophers Look to Improve over Tournament

The Texas A&M Aggies and the Minnesota Golden Gophers will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Vancouver Convention Centre. They are Participating in the 2018 Vancouver Showcase basketball tournament.

TV: 10:30 ET, ESPN2

Line: Golden Gophers -4.5. O/U: 150.5.

Texas A&M is coming off its second Sweet 16 appearance in three years but has managed just an unimpressive home win over Savannah State during a 1-2 start this season. The Aggies, who lost 94-71 at third-ranked Gonzaga on Thursday.

The Aggies, who lost three key starters in center Tyler Davis and forwards D.J. Hogg and Robert Williams, have also been hampered by injuries early. Guard Admon Gilder, who averaged 12.3 points and shot 39.3 percent from 3-point range last season, missing the first three games and out indefinitely with "health issues."

Highly touted transfer Wendell Mitchell has also been sidelined with tendinitis. Het could be back for the contest with the Golden Gophers, who come in off an impressive 78-69 home win over Utah.

The Aggies are 1-2 on the young season. The Aggies, who also lost at home to UC Irvine, 74-73, were tied 28-28 after 15 minutes before Gonzaga went on a 15-5 run. They took a 43-33 halftime lead and then opened the second half another 14-4 run to blow the game open.

Four players average in double figures led by sophomore swingman Savion Flagg. He is averaging 17.7 points and 8.7 rebounds. Sophomore point guard T.J. Starks (13.3), guard Jay Jay Chandler (10.3) and freshman forward John Walker III (10.3) also are scoring in double digits. Forward Christian Mekowulu, a grad transfer from Tennessee State, leads the squad in rebounds (9.3).

Texas A&M has connected on just 19-of-84 3-point attempts (22.6 percent).

The Golden Gophers are 2-0 on the season. The Gophers got a big game in the win over the Utes from freshman guard Gabe Kalscheur. He was 5-of-6 from 3-point range and led four Gophers in double figures with 19 points.

Senior forward Jordan Murphy, who led the nation with a school-record 24 double-doubles last season, recorded his second double-double of the season with 11 points and 17 rebounds and also had five assists.

Murphy has 937 career rebounds and needs 14 more to pass Kevin McHale for second place in school history.

PREDICTION: Minnesota 81, Texas A&M 74

College Basketball Betting Odds & Trends

Texas A&M Aggies:
Team record: 1-2 SU,0-3 ATS
Texas A&M is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Texas A&M's last 7 games

Minnesota Golden Gophers:
Team record: 2-0 SU,2-0 ATS
Minnesota is 5-13 ATS in its last 18 games
Minnesota is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games

Next up:
Texas A&M at Washington Tuesday, November 20
Minnesota home to Santa Clara Tuesday, November 20

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Sunday Night Football: Vikings vs Bears

NFC North Divisional Showdown on Sunday Night Football

Sunday Night Football features the The Chicago Bears against the Minnesota Vikings. This is a key game for both teams.

The Bears rise from mediocrity continued in Week 10 with a dominant victory over the Detroit Lions. While the Lions are certainly not in the upper echelon of the league, the Bears showed that their team is a threat on both sides of the ball.

Meanwhile, the Vikings are coming off of a Bye Week and will look to field a healthier team than they’ve had in weeks as they attempt to regain their divisional lead.

First place in the NFC North The Vikings have won four of their last five games after getting past the Detroit Lions 24-9 two Sundays ago and then enjoying a bye week to watch the Bears defeat the Lions 34-22.

TV: 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC.

LINE: Bears -2.5. O/U: 453.5

The Bears are riding a 3-game winning streak and unsurprisingly, Chicago’s defense has been at the center of that success. They’ve allowed an average of just 13 points per game over that span and now sit in fourth in the NFL in points allowed per game (19.4). Led by LB Khalil Mack, who drives the Bears’ defense with 7 sacks on the season, Chicago has found success with a focus on defense.

Mack returned from a two-game absence last week to record two sacks, giving him a team-leading seven.

Minnesota comes into Chicago a rested and hopefully healthier team. Minnesota has been missing several starters, including WR Stefon Diggs, over the past weeks and welcomed the week off. Starting this Sunday, the Vikes face NFC North divisional teams in four of their remaining seven games, so they’ll need to find their stride if they hope to hold on to a playoff spot. Sunday’s game will go a long way in affirming their stance atop the division.

DE Danielle Hunter had 3.5 sacks against the Lions and enters Week 11 ranked second in the NFL with 11.5.

PREDICTION: Bears 23, Vikings 17

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NFL Betting Odds & Trends

Minnesota Vikings
Vikings is 4-6-2 ATS in its last 12 games
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Vikings is 8-3-1 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games on the road
Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Minnesota's last 9 games when playing Chicago
Vikings is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Minnesota is 3-14 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing on the road against Chicago

Chicago Bears
Chicago is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games
Bears are 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 6 games
Chicago is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Bears are 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Chicago is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chicago's last 9 games when playing Minnesota
Bears are 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Chicago is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota

 

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