deskgameThe Cavaliers haven’t lost a game (12-0) and have the second-highest average scoring differential (+12). It’s a two-team race in group East C between Cleveland and Boston, which should help the Cavs advance to the knockout round.
deskgameBassil Hafez nearly pulled off the upset of the year in 2023 against Jack Della Maddalena. He bounced back with a great win over Mickey Gall and should manage to earn the win over Oban Elliott at UFC 309.
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.
deskgameStuffing the Fighting Irish’s run game is a must. Doing so would allow Carter and DE Dani Dennis-Sutton to pin their ears back and add to their 17.5 combined sacks.
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.
