deskgameIt’s somewhat uncommon for two massive, blockbuster combat sports events to take place over the same weekend. This weekend, however, that is exactly what is taking place. Jake Paul is set to take on Mike Tyson in boxing, while Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic battle in MMA.
deskgameYou’ll want to circle January 25 on your calendar. Auburn hosts No. 1 Tennessee (+1100). Since 2019, the Tigers are 4-0 at home against the Volunteers, and if Auburn is victorious, the value (+700) will be gone forever.
deskgameThe SEC regular season conference winner odds for Auburn and Alabama show a pair of teams expected to be there at the end. That’s what we are examining today.
deskgameAmong the players the Eagles have shut down are Malik Nabers (41 receiving yards) and CeeDee Lamb (21). That does not bode well for Terry McLaurin on Thursday night. McLaurin is great. He has eclipsed this yardage prop in three of his last four games, but this pick is about the tough matchup against Philadelphia.
deskgameIn the first round of the CFP, the Fighting Irish (12-1) stifled the highest-scoring offense in the CFP field while scoring a 27-17 win over Indiana. Sack leader Rylie Mills suffered a knee injury, though, and will miss the Sugar Bowl. The defense has spurred Notre Dame’s 11-game winning streak and worked through other notable injuries to keep the team on a regular winning path.
