Five of the last six meetings have been one-goal games. The Sharks were one of the best puckline teams last season and they are 10-4 ATS this season. This team is better than last year and they are playing hard until the end here early in the season. They have won three of four outright, with the only loss coming vs. the Red Wings in a shootout. We expect a close game here and there is nice value in the puckline here.

We thought Brooklyn might be a scrappy team this season and maybe an ATS gem to cover some spreads when getting big odds. But they are just 3-5 ATS despite some very favorable lines from the oddsmakers. Their offense has been pathetic and their defense has looked even worse. Detroit is one of the hottest teams in the NBA right now on a four-game win and cover streak. They have been playing lights out defense and have many players who can create opportunities on the offensive end. They have also covered six straight in this series.

7 Unit Play. Take #714 North Carolina -2.5 over Kansas (7p.m., Friday, November 7 ESPN) These two teams have a long history of coaching from one university that coached at the other. Neither team is as highly ranked as they usually are early in the season. This game is much more important to UNC, as they barely made the tournament last year and need a quality nonconference win. It is a home game for the Heels and they have a couple of key transfers that will help them in this game. Kanas is just not as strong as they usually are on paper and were not predicted to be a top 5 team in the Big 12 for the first time in my lifetime. Carolina will use the home crowd to pull away at some point in this game and win it by 8-10 points.

Free Play from Docs Sports. Liga MX Take Tijuana over Atlas (10 p.m. EST, Friday November 7) (Graded after regulation time - 90min - plus injury time a DRAW is a loser here) Tijuana have qualified for the postseason and will compete in at least a play-in match but they have a chance to move up with three clubs within three points above them on the table. Atlas was eliminated over the weekend so they dont have any motivation here. They are probably already making offseason plans. Atlas has the second worst defense in Liga MX heading into matchday 17, the final matchday of the season. They have lost four of their last five on the road, with only a draw against lowly Mazatlan to show for their recent road efforts. Tijuana havent exactly been racking up the points themselves, but they have had a difficult schedule. Make no mistake, this team has stunk on the road, a completely different club than what they have looked like at home. At home, here in Tijuana, they have been very impressive and have taken points in every matchup this season. In their last two, they took draws against Toluca (defending champs) and championship contender Monterrey. They beat championship contender Cruz Azul here earlier in the season. We expected this line to be heavy for Tijuana, possibly over -200, so we think there is great value here.

4-unit play. Take 231 Montreal Alouettes -3 over Hamilton TigerCats Saturday, Nov. 8th, 3:00 p.m. EST CFL+

Montreal enters the Eastern Final with a decisive upgrade at quarterback and momentum on both sides of the ball. Davis Alexander returns after missing both regular-season losses to Hamilton, and his impact is immediate. Undefeated in 12 career starts, Alexander's playoff line against Winnipeg, where he went 24 of 34 for 384 yards with 1 TD and 1 INT, showcased his precision and poise. Earlier matchups saw Montreal score just 9 and 17 points without him. With Alexander back, the offense regains balance and can exploit Hamilton's porous run defense, which ranks last in the league at 111 yards allowed per game. Stevie Scott III, fresh off a 133-yard, two-touchdown performance, is well-positioned to control tempo and limit Hamilton's offensive possessions.

Defensively, Montreal matches up well against Bo Levi Mitchell and Hamilton's explosive passing game. The Alouettes allow just 5.4 yards per carry, often forcing opponents into predictable passing downs. While Zach Collaros posted 306 yards against them last week, Montreal's secondary, led by Lorenzo Burns, Kabion Ento, and Marc-Antoine Dequoy, has the range and discipline to contain Kenny Lawler, Kiondre Smith, and Tim White. Pressure will be critical, and Montreal's edge rushers Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund and Geoffrey Cantin-Arku have already proven disruptive, combining for multiple sacks and forced fumbles a week ago.

Montreal's recent stretch reinforces its edge. They've won six of their last seven games with an average margin of nearly 10 points, including a commanding 35-20 playoff victory. Hamilton's 2-2 finish came against backup quarterbacks from non-playoff teams, which inflated their defensive statistics. Their pass defense ranks sixth in yards allowed per attempt, but struggles against top-tier starters, giving up over 9 yards per throw. Even with injuries to Ciante Evans and Austin Mack, Montreal's depth remains intact, as Charleston Rambo stepped up with 95 receiving yards last week.

In a postseason environment where execution outweighs regular-season narratives, Montreal's health, versatility, and defensive pressure give them a clear path to success. This version of the Alouettes mirrors the early-season squad that opened with three straight wins, now peaking at the right time with a trip to the Grey Cup within reach.

5-unit play. 308947 Villanova Wildcats -6.5 over Towson Tigers (Sat., November 8st, 1:00 p.m. )

Villanova arrives at Johnny Unitas Stadium with sharper form and a defense trending upward. Graduate transfer Pat McQuaide leads the Wildcats with a 63.1 percent completion rate, 1,727 passing yards, and 13 touchdowns against just two interceptions. His efficiency peaks in multi-score outings, including five touchdowns on 13 attempts against Hampton. Towson counters with freshman Andrew Indorf, who has shown promise with 1,796 yards and 11 touchdowns; however, his three interceptions and vulnerability to pressure expose a steep learning curve. Villanova's front has surged with three or more sacks in five straight games, anchored by linebacker Shane Hartzell's 50 tackles, 9.0 tackles for loss, and 4.5 sacks.

The Wildcats' offensive balance stresses Towson's defense, which allows an average of 4.8 yards per carry. Running back David Avit averages 5.6 yards per rush with 667 yards and eight scores, pairing well with McQuaide's arm to keep defenses off balance. Wideout Luke Colella ranks seventh nationally in receiving yards and has posted five 100-yard games, stretching a secondary that gave up 233 passing yards in last year's meeting. Towson's receiving duo of Jaceon Doss and John Dunmore has combined for 1,141 yards and 10 touchdowns. Still, Villanova's coverage has held opponents under 270 total yards in three of the last four games, forcing third-and-long situations where the Wildcats allow just a 35 percent conversion rate.

Villanova's defense has fueled a five-game win streak, boasting a 182-82 scoring margin, including a 29-16 victory over Albany. Special teams add another layer of advantage, with Jabriel Mace averaging 34.1 yards per kick return and scoring twice, while Braden Reed flips field position with 19.7 yards per punt return. Towson counters with standout punter Bryce LaFollette and reliable kicker Caden Williams, but their 4-5 record and winless home slate reflect inefficiency in the red zone and struggles against ranked opponents. Their 62-9 blowout of North Carolina A&T last week padded stats against a weak defense, but the Tigers remain winless in four games as underdogs.

2 Unit Play. Take #180 Arizona Wildcats over Kansas Jayhawks (3:30p.m., Saturday, November 8 ESPN2) Kanas and Iowa State seem to always have the hot coaches earlier in the season but then lose steam as the season goes on. The Jayhawks beat Oklahoma State last week, but were blown out by Texas Tech and Kansas State before that (both games 42-17). Arizona has a solid defense, and they have been competitive in all by one game this season. The winner of this game will become bowl eligible, and I see the home team coming out on top. The home team is 9-3 ATS in the last 12 games Arizona has played. The Wildcats have the 15th ranked defense compared to the 85th ranked Jayhawk defense. Enough said, lay the points with the home team.

5 Unit Play. Take #173 Oregon Ducks over Iowa Hawkeyes (3:30p.m., Saturday, November 8 CBS) TOP COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAY OF THE WEEK Iowa is a hot underdog pick for a lot of people this week, but I am not seeing it. Oregon already has a loss this season and cannot afford to take this game lightly if they have hopes of reaching the Big 10 Championship Games. Iowa is not the type of team that can threaten the Ducks where they are susceptible by throwing the football down the field. Iowa has one way to win this game and that is to keep the scoring low and control the football. Oregon is 6-0 in their last 6 games in the central time zone. At some point in this game Oregon will get the offense going and Iowa will not be able to keep it close. Oregon is 11-3 ATS in their last 14 games when they are a road favorite.