deskgameIf the wager were mine, I would place the $5 on the Knicks to win this one straight-up (-390). New York has dropped seven of the past nine Christmas Day matchups, but they meet a San Antonio Spurs group with a sub .500 away record.
deskgameThat type of dependability matters in big games, and if the Fighting Irish’s ground game stalls, Leonard could be forced to throw more than he typically does. Greathouse could have himself a terrific evening.
deskgameThere also is great value on the Jets to go under their team total. You can get even money on under 23.5 points – a total New York hasn’t surpassed since Week 3. What have the Jets done recently to convince you they will score three touchdowns and one field goal in a single game?
deskgameThe final game of the College Football Playoff quarterfinals kicks off this afternoon, when Notre Dame and Georgia meet in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans.
deskgameDefensively, the focus will have to be on stopping Saquon Barkley. Limiting his ability to churn out yards and sustain drives puts the onus on Jalen Hurts to beat you passing. While that doesn’t make things easy, it gives the Commanders a better shot at winning.
