deskgamePenn State (13-2) is coming off a 31-14 win over Boise State in which the defense shined for the second consecutive CFP game. The Nittany Lions registered four takeaways, after logging three interceptions in the previous game. PSU picked off three passes in the fourth quarter, including one by Zakee Wheatley, who also recovered a fumble and was named Fiesta Bowl Player of the Game.
deskgameWR Zay Flowers is out with a knee injury, giving Baltimore even more reason to lean on Henry. Flowers leads the Ravens in receptions and is the only pass catcher to surpass 1,000 yards.
deskgameThe Dodgers have the best odds, of course, to win it all again at +400. The Yankees are at +700, yet will obviously see their odds become longer if they lose Soto to the Mets or another team. If the Mets secure the biggest superstar since trading for Piazza, they might replace the Yankees as the team with the second-best odds to win the 2025 World Series.
deskgameThe Mets didn’t dip into their minor league system to chase big names over the last two seasons, and Stearns has been known for his keen eye on nabbing players that deliver beyond expectations. Prime examples in 2024 included Sean Manaea, Luis Severino, Jose Quintana and Jose Iglesias, who were all key performers during the NL playoffs. First-year manager Carlos Mendoza proved to be an outstanding skipper.
deskgameMiocic is also a great wrestler and can wear his opponents down over five rounds with his smothering grappling style. To win on Saturday, Miocic will need to prevent the takedowns of Jones and get into boxing range. Jones has been hit before and Stipe has the power to turn his lights off.
