deskgameWe are interested in Leonard’s feet Thursday, and he should rush for at least 50 yards. Otherwise, the Fighting Irish will end their season with a loss.
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.
deskgameWithout running back Jerimiyah Love at full strength, Leonard will have to lead the Irish, and I believe he will. Leonard rushed for 46+ in nine of his previous 13 games, including 80 yards without Love last week against a good Georgia Bulldogs' defense.
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.
deskgameDenver rides into the NBA Cup with five straight wins, which is the second-longest active streak in the Association. Despite being a center, Jokic does it all for the Nuggets. He leads the team in scoring, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks.
