deskgameThe Nets split their first eight games of the season and took the Celtics to overtime Nov. 8. They also hung tough with the undefeated Cavaliers on Saturday before losing by five points.
deskgameTexas is a 12.5-point favorite, but you don’t have to bet your $5 on the point spread. If you’re confident the Longhorns will win even if they don’t cover, you can bet the moneyline odds at -490. The payout on your $5 bet won’t be as big as if you bet the point spread (-110 odds) but you would have a better chance of winning.
deskgameHead coach Brent Venables is defensive-minded and should have a solid plan of attack against the triple option. Even with a downsized roster, Oklahoma still has more talent on its sideline. The final score will come down to how the fresh faces perform and how quickly the defense adjusts to an unfamiliar scheme.
deskgameMinnesota (13-2) is favored by 1.5 points over Green Bay (11-4) in the 4:25 p.m. ET matchup. The Vikings can still win the NFC North and potentially secure the NFC’s No. 1 playoff seed by winning their final two games.
deskgameAs great as Barkley has been, it hasn’t eaten into wide receiver A.J. Brown’s production. Brown continues to be one of the most consistent players in the NFL. He showed that again last week with seven receptions for 109 yards.
