deskgameAs you review the NFL odds this week, one thing to watch for is matchups where one team has a clear path to the playoffs and the other has no postseason hopes. A team’s motivation level can sometimes diminish when there’s nothing to play for beyond Week 18.
deskgameAs with cigarette bans, we must take the lead in addressing the growing gambling addiction crisis. The dark side of the sports betting boom is the staggering human cost: An estimated 200,000 New Jerseyans grapple with addiction, some starting as young as 7 years old.
deskgameThe top five teams in this betting odds market rank in the top eight in this week’s AP poll. The next two are not far behind at Nos. 10 and 14. After that, the odds drop significantly, but even Ole Miss is a top-25 team.
deskgameThe Jets‘ defense, which once was supposed to be a strength, has become a roadblock in the team’s quest for success. Since head coach Robert Saleh was fired before Week 6, the Jets’ defense ranks last in the league in EPA (expected points added).
deskgameJosh Allen’s start has his NFL MVP odds soaring. Allen might outpoint Patrick Mahomes when it counts most, as the Chiefs' superstar has not performed up to his stellar levels of previous seasons. Both teams have dealt with key offensive issues yet have kept on rolling to victories.
