deskgameMiami RB Damien Martinez should get plenty of opportunities to take advantage of an Iowa State defense that allows 179 rushing yards per game. Martinez led Miami with nine rushing touchdowns. I’m betting on the Hurricanes’ top ball carrier to punch another in the end zone.
deskgameThe Knicks have won six consecutive games against Brooklyn. While this edition of the team hasn’t been consistent overall, New York has the clear edge in talent and should win if the offense flows more optimally and Bridges combines with OG Anunoby to anchor the defense.
deskgameNew York has lost three of its last four games. Towns is averaging 24.9 points and 12.3 rebounds per game, but Jalen Brunson has shot under 45 percent from the field in three of his last four games and the Knicks rank 22nd in Defensive Efficiency, per TeamRankings.
deskgameThe Bears have lost 10 in a row and appear to be playing out the string. They have given up quite a bit of production to running backs lately, too. They are fourth worst in the league in allowing 172 receiving yards to running backs over the last four games.
deskgameEverything is set up for the Ravens to roll on Saturday. They will be motivated to win because they can clinch the AFC North title. Conversely, the Browns have nothing to play for and will start second-year quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson again. DTR has been miserable, so the Browns might be dead from the start.
