deskgameLeonard only threw for 90 yards in the CFP quarterfinal, but Notre Dame doesn’t need the QB to be an elite passer. The Fighting Irish average 217 rushing yards per game and form a great duo with the ball-hawking defense. Notre Dame allows the second-fewest points per game and will need a lockdown performance if the offense is limited because of Love’s injury.
deskgameIt may seem like a slightly bold call to forecast Kansas City’s first loss, but its luck might run out this time. The last two weeks, the Chiefs had to overcome a scrappy Buccaneers team and then edged Denver on a last-second blocked field goal.
deskgameThe tricky thing about this prop is determining whether Jacobs will be part of the passing game. In the last seven games, he has had four receptions four times and zero receptions three times. In games when he had four receptions he averaged 53 receiving yards per game. One of those games was against the Bears, and Jacobs had five receptions for 58 yards (to go with 18 carries for 76 yards).
deskgameThe biggest spark has been forward Johni Broome, who averages 18.7 points, 11.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 2.7 blocks. His performance has catapulted him to the top of the Wooden Award odds listed by DraftKings Sportsbook. Broome has odds of -280 while Duke’s Cooper Flagg is at +230. No other player has odds better than 16-to-1.
deskgameAlthough we’re bullish on Richardson’s chance to perform well Sunday, there is a chance he’s still not ready despite the improved preparation. When Richardson is bad, the Colts don’t have a chance.
