deskgameDraftKings was fined for taking bets on unapproved events including Russian basketball for nine months in 2020 and 2021. It eventually voided over $61,000 in bets and returned the money to customers after being directed to do so by the state.
deskgameThis is a strange matchup to kick off Week 11, as both teams have just one victory over an opponent with a .500 record or better. Still, Philadelphia has looked dominant lately, with victories of 20 points or more in three of their last four games. I’ll side with the momentum.
deskgameThe final playoff spot in the AFC and NFC still are to be determined. The No. 1 seed and home-field advantage in the NFC also are still up for grabs.
deskgameIn his first 11 games with the Knickerbockers, Bridges’ scoring is down to 14.3 points per game after he averaged 19-plus in his two seasons with Brooklyn. He also has not been a major factor on defense as New York has won five games. The Nets enter the matchup at 5-7 and were performing above low expectations overall before they were smashed by Boston on Wednesday.
deskgameIowa State is unlikely to shut down Ward, but the Cyclones have been exceptional against the pass. All-Big 12 CBs Jontez Williams and Malik Verdon lead an Iowa State defense that surrendered 179 passing yards per game; the fewest in the conference.
