deskgameThe Cavaliers got an unlucky draw in Boston during group play. However, one of the tiebreakers for the wild card spot is point differential, which plays in Cleveland’s favor. If the Cavs make it to the knockout rounds, they’ll have a clear path to the championship. The Eastern Conference is extremely weak; only two teams are above .500.
deskgameNew York has lost three of its last four games. Towns is averaging 24.9 points and 12.3 rebounds per game, but Jalen Brunson has shot under 45 percent from the field in three of his last four games and the Knicks rank 22nd in Defensive Efficiency, per TeamRankings.
deskgameHenry and the Ravens are nearly a double-digit favorite against the Steelers on Saturday night. Hurts and the Eagles host the Packers on Sunday afternoon, and the spread sits at Philadelphia -5.5. Read on to see my expert player prop bets for Henry and Hurts in the Wild Card round.
deskgameThe Penn State rushing game is another strength that can spur an Orange Bowl victory. Kaytron Allen and Nicholas Singleton are the first PSU duo to rush for over 1,000 yards in a season. They are the only 1,000-yard running back pairing in the FBS this season. The ground game and opportunistic defense can be primary routes to a Nittany Lions win.
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