deskgameThe Miami-Cleveland matchup kicks off the late Sunday window at 4:05 p.m. ET. The 7-8 Dolphins are favored by 6.5 points over the 3-12 Browns. Miami will still be alive in the AFC playoff race if one of Denver or the Los Angeles Chargers lose on Saturday. Rainy and windy conditions, however, point to the Browns possibly covering the spread.
deskgameExpect one of these units to create a few splash plays early but fizzle out before settling for three to get the first points on the board.
deskgameIn the NFC on Sunday, Tampa Bay (-13.5) will clinch the NFC South title with a win over the Saints. If New Orleans scores an unlikely victory, Atlanta will take the division title with a win over Carolina (+8.5).
deskgameThe key is that the house edge is realized over the long haul. A player might win or lose more in the short term, but the house edge will be realized in the end.
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.
