deskgameTyrese Maxey (hamstring)is out for Philadelphia, so the Sixers won’t be able to roll out their projected formidable trio of Embiid, Paul George and Maxey for the NBA Cup run. The 76ers ended a five-game losing streak with an overtime win over the Hornets on Sunday.
deskgameAs the NFL Week 11 odds open, sportsbooks view Philadelphia as 3 to 3.5-point favorites, depending on the platform. The over/under for the game is between 49 and 49.5.
deskgameThe Bills have have extra motivation to prove they truly belong with Kansas City at the top of the AFC. The Bills’ Super Bowl odds are improving, but Buffalo’s only win against a team currently above .500 came in Week 1 against Arizona.
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.
deskgameGreg Rousseau registered a sack and a forced fumble last week. Taron Johnson returned an interception for a TD and added a sack. The Bills lead the AFC with 19 takeaways.
