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I’m not sure I can do justice to the crazy Cowboys-Commanders game.
But I’m sure DC native Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon will today when they do their detailed Week 12 recaps on A Numbers Game (10-noon ET).
Suffice to say, you don’t often see a 10-9 game heading into the fourth quarter turn into a 34-26 final. The Cowboys (+10.5) prevailed, crushing the $14.2 million dreams for 33 entries in Circa Survivor.
The Titans (+8) upset the Texans 32-27, knocking another 8 entries out and leaving just 54 Survivors heading into Thanksgiving week.
And don’t even get me started on the Vikings-Bears game.
The Harbaugh Bowl
VSiN.com senior editor Zach Cohen previews tonight’s Ravens-Chargers game (8:15 ET, ESPN):
Slowly but surely, the Ravens are starting to find their way on the defensive side of the ball. And it really felt like it was only a matter of time. Baltimore is always an elite team defensively, and there’s a decent amount of talent scattered throughout this unit. And the reality is that Los Angeles isn’t great offensively, despite having Justin Herbert at quarterback.
>More analysis from Zach, plus bets on the side and a prop.
Steve Makinen makes the case for the Under:
I expect the Chargers to get back to the business of how they have been successful this season, that being in running the ball and playing better defense.
>>Read Steve’s rationale with a MNF trend as backup.
More MNF resources
>Look for Josh Appelbaum‘s Sharp Report later this morning.
>Injury report: Chargers WR Ladd McConkey (shoulder) is questionable, but expected to play.
>NFL picks page, where we collect the plays from hosts and guests throughout the week.
Turning the page: VSiN.com managing editor Adam Burke looks at the early Week 13 lines with a full slate of 16 games.
Making sense of college football
VSiN.com managing editor Adam Burke synthesizes Saturday’s results and breaks down the wide variety of conference championship and CFP scenarios heading into the final week of the regular season.
One takeaway from his piece:
I’ll be honest. I’m anti-Indiana in the CFP. They had under 250 yards against Michigan and were clearly no match for Ohio State against the two most talented teams they’ve played.
And here are some early Week 14 wagers he likes based on his updated power ratings.
Today in college basketball
Greg Peterson has posted his Best Bets for today’s menu.
Here are other resources for you . . .
>Adam Burke’s top plays will be up later today.
>Steve Makinen‘s daily power ratings (posted mid-morning).
>Greg’s Coast to Coast Hoops podcast on which he handicaps every game every day.
Quick Hits
Black Friday Special: We’re getting a jump on the biggest shopping day of the year with a terrific offer on a VSiN Pro subscription: $60 for access to everything we do through May 1, 2025. Sign up here.
NBA: Zach Cohen will post his Best Bets later today on our NBA page.
NHL: Look for Jonathan Davis‘ picks by mid-morning on our NHL page.
