deskgameChicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift carries the ball as Detroit Lions cornerback Amik Robertson makes the tackle during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Chicago.
deskgameThe proposed higher tax by some legislators is irrelevant New York and Pennsylvania, because those states subsidize their racetracks $200-$250 million yearly, while New Jersey gives Monmouth Park and The Meadowlands each about $20 million annually.
deskgameCam Thomas is leading the way for Brooklyn in scoring at 23.8 points per game. He ranks second in the league in free throw percentage, at a 90.4% clip. Nic Claxton remains a steady presence down low, as he leads the Nets with 7.7 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game. Last season, he averaged 2.1 blocks per game, so expect that average to increase. If he can play through a back injury, Brooklyn will be better equipped to handle Towns.
deskgameNotre Dame comes into this matchup riding a 12-game winning streak, while Penn State’s only losses were to Ohio State and Oregon by a combined 15 points.
deskgameWith seven games remaining in the regular season, there is plenty of time for Philadelphia’s odds to shift based on its results compared to fellow NFC contender Detroit, which has now overtaken Kansas City as the Super Bowl 59 betting favorite.
