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2026-01-04

The stored Gary board for Sun, Jan 4. Results are presented separately because older records do not all carry a durable source-pick ID.

Game picks

NBA

Detroit Pistons @ Cleveland Cavaliers

TALE OF THE TAPE Cleveland Detroit Record 20-16 ← 25-9 Off Rating 115.2 ← 116.1 Def Rating 112.6 → 109.7 Net Rating +2.6 → +6.4 Key Injuries Allen (Q) Duren, Harris (OUT) Gary's Take Don't let the records fool you—the Detroit Pistons team taking the floor today is not the same squad that built that 25-9 record. With both Jalen Duren and Tobias Harris ruled out, Detroit is missing its entire starting frontcourt and its defensive anchor. This is a catastrophic structural loss for a team that relies heavily on paint dominance (56.1% eFG) and offensive rebounding (28.8% OREB rate) to win games. Without Duren cleaning the glass and protecting the rim, their identity evaporates. The matchup nightmare here is Evan Mobley. Even if Jarrett Allen sits with an illness, Mobley is arguably the best defender in the league to neutralize a depleted Pistons interior. Detroit's offense runs through Cade Cunningham attacking the paint, but without Duren as a lob threat or Harris spacing the floor, Cleveland can collapse on Cade all afternoon. We already saw this movie in October when Cleveland blew them out by 21 points, and that was *with* a healthier Detroit roster. Add in the situational spot, and this becomes a smash play. Cleveland is fresh off two days of rest and riding a three-game winning streak, including a statement win over Denver. Detroit is on the front end of a back-to-back with a game against the Knicks looming tomorrow. If this game gets away from them early—which is likely given their lack of size—they have every incentive to pack it in. I'm laying the points with the healthier, rested home team.

Cleveland Cavaliers -4.5-115

CONF

85%

NBA

Indiana Pacers @ Orlando Magic

TALE OF THE TAPE Orlando Magic Indiana Pacers Record 19-16 ← 6-29 Off Rating 112.8 ← 107.8 Def Rating 111.3 ← 114.7 Net Rating +1.5 ← -6.9 Key Injuries F. Wagner (OUT) Haliburton (OUT) Gary's Take Don't overthink the injuries on the Orlando side—look at the road record of the opponent. The Indiana Pacers are 1-15 away from home this season. That is not a slump; that is a structural inability to compete in hostile environments. While the Magic are missing Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs, they still possess the best player on the floor in Paolo Banchero and a significant paint advantage with Wendell Carter Jr. against Indiana's makeshift center rotation of Micah Potter and Jay Huff. Indiana is in freefall, riding an 11-game losing streak with a defense that ranks near the bottom of the league. Pascal Siakam is doing admirable work as a solo act (23.2 PPG), but he is completely isolated without Tyrese Haliburton or Bennedict Mathurin to space the floor. The Magic defense, even depleted, ranks significantly higher than Indiana's, and their 11-5 home record suggests they take care of business at the Kia Center. We saw these teams play a tight 2-point game in Indiana just four days ago, but venue changes everything. The Pacers' offense collapses on the road (dropping to a lowly 107.8 rating), and Orlando has the motivation of a playoff race to keep them focused. I'm backing the home team to exploit Indiana's lack of rim protection and cover this number comfortably. Orlando Magic -6.5.

Orlando Magic -6.5-110

CONF

75%

NBA

Denver Nuggets @ Brooklyn Nets

TALE OF THE TAPE Brooklyn Denver Record 10-22 ← 23-11 Off Rating 110.3 → 123.2 Def Rating 116.6 ← 115.8 Net Rating -6.3 → +7.4 Key Injuries Claxton (OUT) Jokic (OUT) Gary's Take Don't let the records fool you—the Denver Nuggets team walking into Barclays Center today is not the 23-11 juggernaut the standings suggest. Without Nikola Jokic (knee) and Jonas Valanciunas (calf), Denver loses not just their MVP, but the entire operating system of their offense. We saw this in their recent loss to Cleveland where they were outrebounded by 23 boards—a weakness Brooklyn can exploit even without Nic Claxton. This is the ultimate 'Revenge Spot' for Michael Porter Jr. After being traded by Denver, he faces his former squad for the first time in a meaningful spot. MPJ has been averaging nearly 26 points per game, and with Cam Thomas providing elite scoring support, the Nets have the firepower to overwhelm a depleted Nuggets defense that is playing its fifth road game in a grueling trip. I have a strict rule: when a spread is +2.5 or less and I like the underdog, I take the Moneyline. The 2.5 points are mathematically expensive insurance. I'm banking on the 'Jokic Void' being too large for Jamal Murray to fill alone. The value is on the home dog to win outright.

Brooklyn Nets ML+120

CONF

75%

NCAAB

Tulsa Golden Hurricane @ North Texas Mean Green

TALE OF THE TAPE North Texas Mean Green Tulsa Golden Hurricane Record 9-5 → 13-1 Off Rating #293 → #4 Def Rating #35 ← #106 eFG% 50.2% → 58.4% 3PT% 31.5% → 39.8% Key Injuries McClendon (OUT) Ford Jr. (GTD) Gary's Take Tulsa is a juggernaut right now. Eric Konkol has this team playing at a level that the American Athletic Conference isn't used to seeing. They aren't just winning; they are dismantling teams with the fourth-best adjusted offensive efficiency in the country. When you look at a team shooting nearly 60% effective field goal percentage, you're looking at a group that doesn't beat itself. Tylen Riley and David Green have been the catalysts, but it's the ball security—only 10 turnovers a game—that really separates them. North Texas is going to try to make this a rock fight. That's what they do at the Super Pit. Daniyal Robinson has kept that defensive identity alive, and they are elite at running teams off the three-point line. But here's the problem: you can't win if you can't score. The Mean Green are ranked 293rd in offensive efficiency. Je'Shawn Stevenson is a talent, but he doesn't have enough help to keep pace with a Tulsa team that can put up 90 points in their sleep. The market is giving a lot of respect to the North Texas home court and their historical dominance over Tulsa, but this isn't the same Golden Hurricane team from years past. Tulsa's ability to space the floor and knock down shots from deep will eventually break the Mean Green's no-easy-looks defense. Once Tulsa gets a two-possession lead, North Texas simply doesn't have the perimeter shooting to mount a comeback. I'm riding with the Tulsa Golden Hurricane ML -162 to handle business in Denton.

Tulsa Golden Hurricane ML-162

CONF

78%

NCAAB

Portland Pilots @ San Francisco Dons

TALE OF THE TAPE San Francisco Dons Portland Pilots Record 10-6 ← 7-9 Off Rating 113.1 ← 107.7 Turnovers 11.2 ← 14.3 Road Margin +8.0 ← -25.5 Key Injuries Cook (Q) George (Q) Gary's Take Portland is the definition of a road fraud right now. The Pilots are 0-4 away from home this season, and it is not just that they are losing; they are getting dismantled. With an average road scoring margin of -25.5, Shantay Legans' squad has shown zero ability to pack their defense when they leave the Rose City. They are coming off a 21-point blowout loss to Saint Mary's just two days ago, and now they have to walk into the Hilltop to face a San Francisco team that has historically owned this matchup. The Dons are a completely different animal at War Memorial. Chris Gerlufsen has built a veteran-heavy rotation led by Ryan Beasley and David Fuchs that prioritizes ball security and perimeter defense. While Portland likes to play fast and launch from deep, San Francisco ranked in the top 5 nationally in three-point defense last season and continues to make life miserable for jump-shooting teams. The Pilots turn the ball over more than 14 times per game, and in a hostile environment like the Sobrato Center, those mistakes will turn into transition layups for the Dons very quickly. Both teams are dealing with the fatigue of a back-to-back schedule, but that usually favors the deeper, more experienced home team. Portland is a portal-heavy roster with nine newcomers still trying to find their chemistry, whereas the Dons have a core that has played together for years. If Timo George remains out or limited for Portland, they lose their most efficient interior threat, leaving Joel Foxwell to do everything himself against a focused USF defense. I expect the Dons to control the tempo, exploit Portland's defensive lapses, and pull away in the second half to cover this double-digit number. Take the San Francisco Dons -10.5.

San Francisco Dons -10.5-118

CONF

78%

NCAAB

Washington Huskies @ Indiana Hoosiers

TALE OF THE TAPE Indiana Washington Record 10-1 ← N/A Off Rating 121.0 ← 115.2 eFG% 57.5% ← 50.5% 3PT Makes 10.6 ← 6.5 Key Injuries None Yates (OUT) Gary's Take This matchup in Bloomington is a classic clash of styles, but the math heavily favors the Hoosiers. Indiana has transformed into a perimeter-oriented juggernaut under Darian DeVries, ranking near the top of the country in effective field goal percentage and three-point volume. Lamar Wilkerson and Tucker DeVries are elite shot-makers who thrive in the hostile environment of Assembly Hall, where the Hoosiers have been nearly unbeatable this season. When you look at the shooting splits, Indiana is making over four more triples per game than Washington, creating a scoring gap that is incredibly difficult to close on the road. The Huskies do have a legitimate weapon in Hannes Steinbach, who is arguably the most dominant interior force in the Big Ten right now. His ability to control the glass and generate second-chance points is the only reason this spread isn't in double digits. However, Washington is dealing with a massive blow to their rotation with the loss of Wesley Yates III. Yates was their second-leading scorer and provided the necessary perimeter gravity to keep defenses from collapsing on Steinbach. Without him, Danny Sprinkle's offense becomes much more predictable, and Indiana's top-15 ranked defense has the discipline to wall off the paint and force Washington's remaining guards into contested jumpers. While Washington leads the conference in rebounding margin, that advantage is neutralized if the opponent isn't missing shots. Indiana's offensive efficiency is predicated on high-quality looks, and their number eleven national ranking in two-point percentage suggests they aren't just relying on the long ball. They move the ball exceptionally well and exploit mismatches created by Tucker DeVries' versatility as a point-forward. Washington will try to slow this game down to a crawl to limit possessions, but they simply don't have the firepower to keep pace once Indiana gets rolling in transition. Expect the Hoosiers to use their 13-day rest advantage to come out with high energy, utilizing the Crimson Guard crowd to rattle Washington's young backcourt early. Steinbach will get his double-double, but the Huskies' lack of depth and floor spacing will be their undoing in the second half. Indiana is the more complete team on both ends of the floor, and they have the specific personnel to exploit Washington's defensive limitations on the perimeter. I am laying the points with the Hoosiers in what should be a comfortable double-digit victory. Take Indiana Hoosiers -8.5.

Indiana Hoosiers -8.5-108

CONF

78%

NBA

Milwaukee Bucks @ Sacramento Kings

TALE OF THE TAPE Milwaukee Sacramento Record 15-20 ← 8-27 Off Rating 112.6 ← 107.8 Def Rating 115.0 ← 119.5 Net Rating -2.4 ← -11.6 Key Injuries Prince (OUT) Sabonis (OUT) Gary's Take Sometimes you have to fade a team that has completely let go of the rope, and right now, that team is the Sacramento Kings. Since losing defensive anchor Domantas Sabonis, the Kings haven't just been losing; they are getting destroyed. Their last four games have been losses by 27, 14, 41, and 24 points. They are hemorrhaging points in the paint, which is the absolute worst weakness to have when Giannis Antetokounmpo is coming to town. The Milwaukee Bucks have their own issues this season, but they still have the best player on the floor. Giannis (29.0 PPG) is facing a Kings frontcourt rotation of rookie Maxime Raynaud and journeymen who simply cannot match his physicality. With DeMar DeRozan also in a slump (averaging just 15.4 points in his last five games), Sacramento lacks the firepower to keep up in a shootout. This spread is surprisingly short given Sacramento's recent non-competitive form. The market is respecting the Bucks' road struggles (6-11), but this is a "get right" spot against a broken defense. I'm backing the Bucks to cover the number comfortably as Giannis feasts inside. Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -6.5 -110

Milwaukee Bucks -6.5-110

CONF

82%

Player props

NBA · Detroit Pistons @ Cleveland Cavaliers

Cade Cunningham

Cade is the heart and soul of this Pistons squad, and with Jalen Duren and Tobias Harris both sidelined, he's basically the entire circulatory system too. We saw him explode for 31 points on New Year's Day when those two were out, and I expect more of the same tonight.

OVER 27.5 Points-125

· Season avg: 26.6 PPG
· Last game without Duren/Harris: 31 points
· Usage: Cunningham is 11th in NBA scoring and 2nd in assists

NBA · Indiana Pacers @ Orlando Magic

Anthony Black

I've been watching Anthony Black closely, and the kid is in the middle of a massive breakout that the books haven't fully adjusted to yet. With Franz Wagner out of the lineup, Black has stepped into a primary scoring role and he's absolutely thriving, averaging over 24 points a night in his last five outings.

OVER 19.5 Points-105

· L5 avg: 24.4 PPG
· Season avg: 20.6 PPG over last month
· Career-high: 38 pts recently vs Denver

NBA · Denver Nuggets @ Brooklyn Nets

Peyton Watson

With Nikola Jokic sidelined for the next month, Peyton Watson has suddenly become the Nuggets' secondary scoring threat. In the two games since the MVP went down, Watson hasn't just filled a gap—he's taken over, averaging 22.5 points on nearly 20 shots per game. Coach Adelman is leaning on him for 38 minutes a night, and with Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun likely on restrictions, Watson is the engine. Facing a Brooklyn defense that's bottom-tier, Watson should cruise past this 14.5 line by the third quarter.

OVER 14.5 Points-114

· Avg 22.5 PPG in 2 games without Nikola Jokic
· Averaging 38.0 MPG since Jokic injury
· Season avg: 11.5 PPG

NBA · Milwaukee Bucks @ Sacramento Kings

Ryan Rollins

I'm telling you, Ryan Rollins is the real deal and the books haven't caught up yet. Since the Bucks moved on from Lillard, this kid has grabbed the steering wheel and he's not letting go.

OVER 15.5 Points-116

· Season avg: 17.4 PPG
· Last game (Jan 2): 29 points on 11-13 FG
· 3PT Shooting: 42.2% on high volume

NBA · Memphis Grizzlies @ Los Angeles Lakers

Jaren Jackson Jr

I see Jaren Jackson Jr. absolutely feasting on a Lakers frontcourt that's missing its primary defensive anchors tonight.

OVER 20.5 Points-109

· L5 scoring: 25, 15, 31, 24, 21
· Last game vs LAL: 25 pts
· Season avg: 18.6 PPG

NBA · Indiana Pacers @ Orlando Magic

Paolo Banchero

Paolo Banchero smells blood whenever he sees the Indiana Pacers' jersey across the court. He’s historically dominated this franchise, including a 50-point masterpiece last season and a 29-point performance just four days ago where he hit the game-winner.

OVER 25.5 Points-106

· L5 pts: 31, 29, 23, 12, 13
· Career avg vs IND: 28.3 PPG
· Last meeting vs IND (Dec 31): 29 pts

NBA · Detroit Pistons @ Cleveland Cavaliers

Evan Mobley

Evan Mobley has been a monster on the glass lately, and tonight the stars have aligned for him to dominate. Detroit is coming in without their glass-eater Jalen Duren, leaving a massive void in the paint that Mobley is perfectly suited to exploit.

OVER 9.5 Rebounds+100

· Season avg: 9.1 RPG
· L20 avg: 10.5 RPG
· Matchup: Detroit is missing primary rebounder Jalen Duren

NBA · Denver Nuggets @ Brooklyn Nets

Michael Porter Jr

This is the one Michael Porter Jr. has had circled since July.

OVER 26.5 Points-104

· Season avg: 25.8 PPG
· L5 avg: 26.8 PPG
· 4.6 3PM per game over last 5

NBA · New Orleans Pelicans @ Miami Heat

Bam Adebayo

I've been watching Bam closely, and he's completely shifted his game to accommodate the Heat's new weapons. With Norman Powell and Andrew Wiggins taking over the scoring load, Bam has embraced being the defensive anchor and high-post facilitator.

UNDER 17.5 Points-130

· L5 points: 12, 15, 13, 9, 14
· Season avg: 17.4 PPG
· L5 avg: 12.6 PPG vs line 17.5

NBA · Minnesota Timberwolves @ Washington Wizards

Rudy Gobert

Listen, I’ve seen Rudy Gobert feast on small frontcourts for a decade, and Washington is basically a buffet for him right now. The Wizards are dead last in the league at keeping teams off the glass, and while Rudy’s coming off a game in Miami yesterday, his size advantage over Alex Sarr and Jonas Valančiūnas is just too much to ignore.

OVER 12.5 Rebounds-106

· Season avg: 11.0 RPG
· L5 rebounds: 12, 11, 10, 8, 12
· Wizards rank 30th in opponent rebounds per game: 48.2

NBA · Oklahoma City Thunder @ Phoenix Suns

Chet Holmgren

With Isaiah Hartenstein and Jaylin Williams both in the trainer's room, Chet is the only man left to do the dirty work in the paint for OKC. He's been a glass-cleaning machine lately, grabbing double-digit boards in four of his last five games, including a 15-rebound masterclass just two nights ago.

OVER 9.5 Rebounds+110

· L5 rebounds: 15, 10, 10, 9, 12
· Season avg: 8.2 RPG
· OKC frontcourt: Hartenstein and Jaylin Williams both OUT

NBA · Milwaukee Bucks @ Sacramento Kings

Russell Westbrook

When Domantas Sabonis is out, the Kings' offense becomes the Russell Westbrook show, and that means he's the one pulling all the strings. Russ is averaging 7 assists on the season, and with the Kings' primary hub in Sabonis sidelined, the ball is going to be in his hands even more.

OVER 6.5 Assists-142

· Season avg: 7.0 APG
· L5 avg: 5.8 APG
· Usage: Primary playmaker with Sabonis and LaVine out

NBA · Memphis Grizzlies @ Los Angeles Lakers

Jake LaRavia

Jake LaRavia is the definition of a 'hidden edge' tonight, stepping into a starting role and playing massive minutes for the shorthanded Lakers. He's facing his former team, and if the last game was any indication—where he exploded for 21 points in 37 minutes—he's playing with a massive chip on his shoulder.

OVER 11.5 Points-105

· Last game vs MEM: 21 pts
· L2 minutes: 37, 38
· L5 scoring: 21, 9, 11, 5, 12

NBA · New Orleans Pelicans @ Miami Heat

Jordan Poole

Jordan Poole is the ultimate 'green light' player, and with Dejounte Murray still out, that light is blindingly bright. He’s cleared this 22.5 PRA line in four of his last five games, and when he’s on, he’s not just scoring—he’s dishing out 6 assists like we saw against Portland and Atlanta.

OVER 22.5 Points Rebounds Assists-114

· L5 PRA: 23, 31, 31, 5, 30
· Season avg: 17.2 PPG, 3.5 APG
· L5 assists: 6, 2, 2, 3, 6

NBA · Minnesota Timberwolves @ Washington Wizards

Naz Reid

Naz Reid is playing like a man who wants a starting spot, and honestly, he might deserve one after that 29-point clinic he put on in Miami yesterday. When the Timberwolves are on the second half of a back-to-back, Chris Finch leans heavily on his bench energy, and Naz is the spark plug of that unit.

OVER 14.5 Points-128

· Season avg: 14.5 PPG
· Last game: 29 points on 10-of-15 shooting
· Wizards rank 29th in Defensive Rating: 121.9

NBA · Oklahoma City Thunder @ Phoenix Suns

Collin Gillespie

Collin Gillespie has quietly become the heartbeat of this Suns rotation with Jalen Green and Grayson Allen sidelined. He's not just a fill-in; he's a flamethrower who has cleared this 14.5 line in five straight games, including a 25-point explosion against Washington.

OVER 14.5 Points-109

· L5 points: 15, 17, 25, 17, 16
· Season avg: 14.0 PPG
· Suns backcourt: Jalen Green and Grayson Allen both OUT

NFL · New Orleans Saints @ Atlanta Falcons

Bijan Robinson

I’m putting my money on the best player on the field today, and it’s not even close. Bijan Robinson is chasing history, needing just 115 scrimmage yards to pass LaDainian Tomlinson for the fifth-most in a single season. He’s been an absolute wrecking ball lately, averaging over 170 scrimmage yards over his last five games and coming off a massive 229-yard performance.

OVER 129.5 Rush Reception Yds-112

· L5 scrimmage yards: 229, 168, 175, 94, 193
· Season avg: 171.8 scrimmage yards/game
· Needs 115 yards for top-5 all-time single season

NFL · New Orleans Saints @ Atlanta Falcons

Bijan Robinson

If you’ve watched the Falcons lately, you know Bijan is in a different gear right now. He’s cleared this 82.5 rushing line in four of his last five games, including a career-high 195 yards just last week. The Saints' run defense has been a sieve all season, ranking 23rd in the league, and they’re going to have their hands full with a guy who can take it to the house on any given play.

OVER 82.5 Rush Yds-112

· L5 rush yards: 195, 76, 93, 86, 142
· Season avg: 118.4 rush yards/game
· Saints rush defense rank: 23rd

NFL · New Orleans Saints @ Atlanta Falcons

Audric Estime

The books are sleeping on Audric Estime, and that’s where we find our edge. Estime has officially taken over as the bell-cow for the Saints, logging a massive 80% snap share in his last outing. He turned that opportunity into 94 yards on the ground, proving he can handle the heavy lifting of a lead back.

OVER 48.5 Rush Yds-115

· L1 rush yards: 94
· L1 snap share: 80%
· Lead RB role confirmed

NFL · at PIT

Derrick Henry

Red zone usage: 16 TDs in 16 games (1.00/g) | Goal-line role: Primary finisher for the league's most efficient rushing attack.

OVER 0.5 Anytime Td-130

NFL · at HOU

Jonathan Taylor

Red zone usage: 20 TDs in 16 games (1.25/g) | Goal-line role: Workhorse back with heavy volume in both phases.

OVER 0.5 Anytime Td+115

NFL · vs CLE

Ja'Marr Chase

Red zone usage: 7 TDs in 15 games (0.47/g) | Goal-line role: Primary target for Joe Burrow in high-leverage situations.

OVER 0.5 Anytime Td-125

NFL · vs ARI

Puka Nacua

Red zone usage: 10 TDs in 15 games (0.67/g) | Goal-line role: High-volume target and occasional jet-sweep threat.

OVER 0.5 Anytime Td-145

NFL · at CHI

Amon-Ra St. Brown

Red zone usage: 11 TDs in 16 games (0.69/g) | Goal-line role: Elite slot separator and Jared Goff's first read.

OVER 0.5 Anytime Td+120

NFL · at ATL

Audric Estime

Odds value: +200 for a player stepping into a lead back role due to injuries.

OVER 0.5 Anytime Td+200

NFL · vs GB

J.J. McCarthy

Odds value: +230 for a mobile QB in a game where his team is a massive favorite.

OVER 0.5 Anytime Td+230

NFL · at LV

Travis Kelce

Odds value: +240 for a future Hall of Famer who becomes the primary target with the starting QB out.

OVER 0.5 Anytime Td+240

NFL · vs TEN

Brenton Strange

Odds value: +210 for a red zone specialist on a team favored by nearly two touchdowns.

OVER 0.5 Anytime Td+210

NFL · at PIT

Mark Andrews

Odds value: +210 for a player with 6 TDs in 16 games in a high-stakes rivalry.

OVER 0.5 Anytime Td+210

NFL · vs GB

Jordan Mason

Opening drive equity: Lead back for a 12.5-point favorite.

OVER 0.5 First Td+295

NFL · vs TEN

Travis Etienne Jr.

Opening drive equity: 13 TDs in 16 games.

OVER 0.5 First Td+320

NFL · at PIT

Derrick Henry

Opening drive equity: League-leading touchdown producer.

OVER 0.5 First Td+410

NFL · Kansas City Chiefs @ Las Vegas Raiders

Chris Oladokun

I don’t care if the Raiders' secondary has been a sieve all year; you’ve got a third-stringer in Chris Oladokun who looked like a deer in headlights last week, throwing for a measly 66 yards. Now he’s going into a dome against a Maxx Crosby who’s licking his chops because the Chiefs are starting their fifth and sixth-string tackles.

UNDER 150.5 Pass Yds-112

· L2 pass yards: 66, 111
· Season avg: 88.5 pass yards/game
· Last week: 13 completions on 22 attempts for 66 yards

NFL · Kansas City Chiefs @ Las Vegas Raiders

Kareem Hunt

Kareem Hunt is a man on a mission today, and it’s not just about the win; he’s sitting just 31 yards away from a $25,000 bonus, and you better believe Andy Reid knows it. Even with the QB situation being a disaster, Hunt is the engine of this offense and the designated hammer when they get near the goal line.

OVER 0.5 Anytime TD-130

· L5 rush yards: 38, 2, 12, 30, 58
· Needs 31 scrimmage yards for a $25,000 bonus
· Chiefs are 5.5-point favorites

NFL · Kansas City Chiefs @ Las Vegas Raiders

Travis Kelce

The narrative is screaming at us here: Travis Kelce needs 57 yards to make history, and Andy Reid has already come out and said he’s playing specifically to get that milestone. When the Chiefs get into the red zone, Oladokun is going to have one read and one read only: number 87.

OVER 0.5 Anytime TD+240

· L5 rec yards: 36, 6, 70, 8, 45
· Needs 57 yards to reach 2nd all-time for TEs
· HC Andy Reid confirmed Kelce is playing specifically for the milestone

NFL · Arizona Cardinals @ Los Angeles Rams

Matthew Stafford

Matthew Stafford is playing some of the best football of his career right now, and he's walking into a perfect storm tonight. He's averaged over 320 passing yards over his last five starts, and he's facing a Cardinals secondary that's missing a key piece in safety Jalen Thompson.

OVER 252.5 Pass Yds-112

· L5 passing yards: 269, 457, 368, 281, 243
· L5 average: 323.6 yards
· Needs 2 passing TDs for 400 career milestone

NFL · Arizona Cardinals @ Los Angeles Rams

Puka Nacua

When Puka Nacua gets going, he doesn't just beat you; he buries you. He's been on an absolute tear lately, putting up monster numbers like 225, 181, and 167 yards in three of his last four outings.

OVER 93.5 Reception Yds-112

· L5 receiving yards: 47, 225, 181, 167, 72
· L5 average: 138.4 yards
· Cleared 160+ yards in 3 of last 4 games

NFL · Arizona Cardinals @ Los Angeles Rams

Trey McBride

Trey McBride has become the heartbeat of this Arizona passing game, and with Zay Jones sidelined tonight, his target share is going to be through the roof. He's already averaging nearly eight catches a game over his last five, and Jacoby Brissett has shown a clear preference for leaning on his big tight end as a security blanket.

OVER 6.5 Receptions-134

· L5 receptions: 10, 4, 12, 5, 8
· L5 average: 7.8 receptions
· WR Zay Jones is OUT

NFL · Baltimore Ravens @ Pittsburgh Steelers

Derrick Henry

Look, when the mercury drops and the division is on the line, you feed the King. Derrick Henry isn't just running for a win tonight; he's running for history, needing only 31 yards to hit that 1,500-yard mark and tie a legend like LaDainian Tomlinson.

OVER 89.5 Rush Yds-114

· L5 rush yards: 216, 128, 100, 94, 60
· L5 avg: 119.6 rush yards
· Previous matchup vs PIT: 162 rush yards

NFL · Baltimore Ravens @ Pittsburgh Steelers

Zay Flowers

With Rashod Bateman ruled out, the Ravens' passing attack becomes the 'Zay Flowers Show' by default. Flowers has already been the high-volume engine of this aerial game, averaging nearly five catches over his last five outings, and that was with a full complement of weapons.

OVER 4.5 Receptions-144

· L5 receptions: 4, 7, 3, 8, 2
· L5 avg: 4.8 receptions
· Context: WR Rashod Bateman is OUT

NFL · Baltimore Ravens @ Pittsburgh Steelers

Derrick Henry

If the Ravens get inside the five-yard line tonight, there isn't a soul in the stadium who doesn't know who's getting the ball. Henry has been a touchdown machine lately, finding paydirt seven times in his last five games, including a massive four-TD performance against Green Bay.

OVER 0.5 Anytime TD-140

· L5 rush TDs: 4, 2, 0, 0, 1
· Total 7 TDs in last 5 games
· Milestone: Needs 2 TDs to pass Marcus Allen for 3rd all-time

NFL · Washington Commanders @ Philadelphia Eagles

Tanner McKee

I've seen this movie before, and Tanner McKee knows his lines. Last year in this exact Week 18 spot, McKee stepped in and carved up a divisional opponent for 269 yards and two scores.

OVER 219.5 Pass Yds-112

· Week 18 last year: 269 pass yards, 2 TDs
· Week 18 last year: 27 completions on 41 attempts
· Current role: Confirmed starter with Jalen Hurts resting

NFL · Washington Commanders @ Philadelphia Eagles

Jacory Croskey-Merritt

When a rookie finds the end zone four times in three weeks, you don't bet against the hot hand. Croskey-Merritt has become the heartbeat of this Washington offense late in the season, and with 39-year-old Josh Johnson under center, the Commanders are going to keep the ball on the ground.

OVER 0.5 Anytime TD+140

· L3 games: 4 rushing touchdowns
· Week 17: 105 rushing yards and 2 TDs vs Dallas
· Season: 8 rushing TDs, tying franchise rookie record

NFL · Washington Commanders @ Philadelphia Eagles

Tank Bigsby

With Saquon Barkley taking the day off to prep for the playoffs, the backfield belongs to Tank Bigsby. The Eagles are touchdown favorites for a reason—their offensive line, even with some rotations, is built to bully people.

OVER 0.5 Anytime TD+150

· Role: RB1 today with Saquon Barkley resting
· Season: Traded to PHI in September, primarily depth/returner
· Matchup: Facing a Washington defense that has lost 4 of last 5

NFL · Miami Dolphins @ New England Patriots

Jaylen Wright

Look, with De'Von Achane on the shelf, Jaylen Wright isn't just a backup anymore—he's the focal point of this entire Miami offense. We saw what happened in Week 14 when he got the start; the kid handled 24 carries and gashed the Jets for over a hundred yards.

OVER 54.5 Rush Yds-113

· L5 rush yards: 56, 35, 2, 107, 16
· Week 14 start: 24 carries for 107 yards
· Season: Primary RB De'Von Achane is OUT

NFL · Miami Dolphins @ New England Patriots

Quinn Ewers

Welcome to the NFL, kid. Quinn Ewers is walking into a buzzsaw tonight, facing an elite Patriots defense in a stadium where the temperature is hovering around 27 degrees. Not only is he a rookie making just his third start, but he's doing it without his safety blanket in Jaylen Waddle and his most explosive playmaker in Achane.

UNDER 192.5 Pass Yds-111

· L3 pass yards: 172, 260, 53
· L3 avg: 161.7 yards
· Context: Missing WR2 Jaylen Waddle and RB1 De'Von Achane

NFL · Miami Dolphins @ New England Patriots

Rhamondre Stevenson

The books are giving us a gift with this 33.5 line on Rhamondre Stevenson. I know the Patriots have the shiny new toy in TreVeyon Henderson, but Stevenson is still the hammer they use to close out games.

OVER 33.5 Rush Yds-114

· L5 rush yards: 47, 51, 50, 40, 5
· L5 avg: 38.6 yards
· Matchup: Patriots are -13.5 favorites

NFL · Detroit Lions @ Chicago Bears

Caleb Williams

Listen, Caleb isn't just playing for a win today; he's playing for the history books. He needs 109 yards to break the Bears' single-season record and 270 to hit that magical 4,000-yard mark—something no Chicago QB has ever done.

OVER 242.5 Pass Yds-112

· Needs 109 yards for Bears record, 270 for 4,000
· Zero INTs in last 4 games
· Lions defense missing DT Alim McNeill and LB Alex Anzalone

NFL · Detroit Lions @ Chicago Bears

D'Andre Swift

You know I love a good revenge story, and D'Andre Swift has this one circled in red. He’s facing his old squad, and he only needs three measly yards to set a new career-high for a season.

OVER 57.5 Rush Yds-112

· L5 rushing yards: 54, 58, 98, 63, 125
· L5 avg: 79.6 yards
· Needs 3 yards for career high

NFL · Detroit Lions @ Chicago Bears

Jared Goff

I’ve been watching Jared Goff for a long time, and there’s one thing you can set your watch to: he hates the cold. When the temperature dips below 40 degrees, his efficiency falls off a cliff, and we’re looking at a freezing afternoon in Chicago with a chance of snow.

UNDER 254.5 Pass Yds-112

· Career avg in <39°F: 207 yards/game
· Career completion % in <39°F: 57-60% vs 64.9% avg
· Lions Pro Bowl OT Penei Sewell is OUT

Graded results

Games

L
Cleveland Cavaliers -4.5 -115
NBA · 114-110
W
Orlando Magic -6.5 -110
NBA · 127-135
W
Brooklyn Nets ML +120
NBA · 115-127
L
Tulsa Golden Hurricane ML -162
NCAAB · 67-72
L
San Francisco Dons -10.5 -118
NCAAB · 68-73
W
Indiana Hoosiers -8.5 -108
NCAAB · 80-90
W
Milwaukee Bucks -6.5 -110
NBA · 115-98

Props

L
Amon-Ra St. Brown · over
at CHI · Actual 0
W
Anthony Black · over
Indiana Pacers @ Orlando Magic · Actual 27
L
Audric Estime · over
at ATL · Actual 0
W
Audric Estime · over
New Orleans Saints @ Atlanta Falcons · Actual 63
W
Bam Adebayo · under
New Orleans Pelicans @ Miami Heat · Actual 12
L
Bijan Robinson · over
New Orleans Saints @ Atlanta Falcons · Actual 33
W
Brenton Strange · over
vs TEN · Actual 1
L
Cade Cunningham · over
Detroit Pistons @ Cleveland Cavaliers · Actual 27
L
Caleb Williams · over
Detroit Lions @ Chicago Bears · Actual 212
L
Chet Holmgren · over
Oklahoma City Thunder @ Phoenix Suns · Actual 9
W
Chris Oladokun · under
Kansas City Chiefs @ Las Vegas Raiders · Actual 58
L
Collin Gillespie · over
Oklahoma City Thunder @ Phoenix Suns · Actual 8
L
D'Andre Swift · over
Detroit Lions @ Chicago Bears · Actual 40
W
Derrick Henry · over
Baltimore Ravens @ Pittsburgh Steelers · Actual 126
L
Derrick Henry · over
at PIT · Actual 0
L
Derrick Henry · over
Baltimore Ravens @ Pittsburgh Steelers · Actual 0
L
Derrick Henry · over
at PIT · Actual 0
L
Evan Mobley · over
Detroit Pistons @ Cleveland Cavaliers · Actual 4
L
Jacory Croskey-Merritt · over
Washington Commanders @ Philadelphia Eagles · Actual 0
W
Jake LaRavia · over
Memphis Grizzlies @ Los Angeles Lakers · Actual 26
W
Ja'Marr Chase · over
vs CLE · Actual 1
L
Jared Goff · under
Detroit Lions @ Chicago Bears · Actual 331
L
Jaren Jackson Jr · over
Memphis Grizzlies @ Los Angeles Lakers · Actual 0
L
Jaylen Wright · over
Miami Dolphins @ New England Patriots · Actual 23
L
J.J. McCarthy · over
vs GB · Actual 0
L
Jonathan Taylor · over
at HOU · Actual 0
L
Jordan Mason · over
vs GB · Actual 0
L
Jordan Poole · over
New Orleans Pelicans @ Miami Heat · Actual 17
L
Kareem Hunt · over
Kansas City Chiefs @ Las Vegas Raiders · Actual 0
L
Mark Andrews · over
at PIT · Actual 0
W
Matthew Stafford · over
Arizona Cardinals @ Los Angeles Rams · Actual 259
W
Michael Porter Jr · over
Denver Nuggets @ Brooklyn Nets · Actual 27
L
Naz Reid · over
Minnesota Timberwolves @ Washington Wizards · Actual 9
W
Paolo Banchero · over
Indiana Pacers @ Orlando Magic · Actual 28
W
Peyton Watson · over
Denver Nuggets @ Brooklyn Nets · Actual 23
L
Puka Nacua · over
Arizona Cardinals @ Los Angeles Rams · Actual 76
W
Puka Nacua · over
vs ARI · Actual 1
W
Quinn Ewers · under
Miami Dolphins @ New England Patriots · Actual 137
W
Rhamondre Stevenson · over
Miami Dolphins @ New England Patriots · Actual 131
W
Rudy Gobert · over
Minnesota Timberwolves @ Washington Wizards · Actual 14
L
Russell Westbrook · over
Milwaukee Bucks @ Sacramento Kings · Actual 3
L
Ryan Rollins · over
Milwaukee Bucks @ Sacramento Kings · Actual 12
W
Tank Bigsby · over
Washington Commanders @ Philadelphia Eagles · Actual 1
W
Tanner McKee · over
Washington Commanders @ Philadelphia Eagles · Actual 241
L
Travis Etienne Jr. · over
vs TEN · Actual 0
L
Travis Kelce · over
at LV · Actual 0
L
Travis Kelce · over
Kansas City Chiefs @ Las Vegas Raiders · Actual 0
W
Trey McBride · over
Arizona Cardinals @ Los Angeles Rams · Actual 7
L
Zay Flowers · over
Baltimore Ravens @ Pittsburgh Steelers · Actual 4