The Blackhawks are a much improved team this season and they are now 9-2 ATS. They suffered one of those losses last time out vs. Winnipeg, but they definitely played their worst game of the season and the Jets played one of their best. We were on Chicago big on that game, but we didnt cool off of the Blackhawks despite that loss. We liked what we saw from them even in the three-goal loss as they played hard to the end, and that is what you want from an underdog on the puckline. The Oilers are 3-9 ATS and when they win it is normally close. The Blackhawks have covered the puckline in three straight meetings, including an outright win at Edmonton, and in four of the last five meetings.

We liked this total at the opening number of 223.5, and like it even more now with the line move. This game will be played at Arena CDMX in Mexico City. Dallas is dead last in the NBA for points per game and low on the list for field goal percentage. Anthony Davis will miss this game with a leg injury, so that wont help out the Mavs much on offense. Dallas has finished two games under the century mark for scoring so far and had four games where they scored 107 or less. These teams are a combined 7-3 to the under, and the oddsmakers are posting the Pistons totals too high. We think this is the case again tonight. This game in Mexico City is out of the ordinary and takes players out of their normal routine, and that could affect both teams on offense as they are still trying to figure things out early in the season (these playoff hopefuls are a combined 5-5 to start the season). We dont see the Mavs breaking out on offense here and the Pistons should go through enough cold spells where this one goes under the total.

4-unit play 421 Winnipeg Blue Bombers @ Montreal Alouettes (Sat., November 1st, 2:00 p.m. CFL+)

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers enter Percival Molson Stadium as a very lively underdog against the 10-8 Montreal Alouettes in the Eastern Semi-Final today. Despite identical records, Winnipeg holds key advantages in defensive efficiency, quarterback experience, and a ground game built for playoff football. The Bombers led the CFL in second-down stops and opponent two-and-outs during the stretch run, anchored by a disruptive front and disciplined secondary. Even with backups in last week's finale, they held Montreal to just 10 points, exposing schematic edges that coordinator Jordan Younger can exploit to contain Davis Alexander. The Alouettes quarterback has yet to start a postseason game, despite being undefeated in the regular season as a starter.

Zach Collaros, on the other hand, brings a wealth of postseason experience with his 7-1 mark in non-Grey Cup playoff games since 2016 and thrives in high-pressure moments. His ability to protect the football and extend drives with quick reads contrasts with Winnipeg's earlier-season inconsistencies. Even though Montreal paces the CFL in pass defense with 238.8 ypg allowed, Winnipeg can use its stout rushing attack (2nd in the league at 124.1 ypg) to set up short passes and control the clock, limiting the amount of possessions Montreal has. The Blue Bombers' Brady Oliveira, fourth in league rushing, is primed for a 100-yard performance against a unit surrendering 5.4 yards per carry. With cold, wet weather expected, Oliveira's downhill style and the return of slotback Nic Demski should help Winnipeg dictate tempo and open up play-action opportunities.

Winnipeg holds a narrow 51-49-2 all-time edge over Montreal and has covered in four of the last six meetings, including a 19-10 win last week in a battle of backups. The Bombers are 28-10 against the spread in their last 38 games as road underdogs and have won three of their last four against playoff-bound opponents. They closed the regular season 5-1, though three of those wins came against sub-.500 teams, following a five-game skid against playoff-caliber competition. Injuries impact both sides, but Winnipeg's depth at receiver and an offensive line that has allowed just 12 sacks since Week 10 help offset the loss of Dalton Schoen. Montreal will be without Sean Thomas Erlington and may also miss edge rusher Shawn Lemon, further weakening a defense already vulnerable on the ground. Winnipeg controls the pace, wins the turnover battle, and leans on its playoff-tested core, giving the Bombers a clear path to advance and keep their Grey Cup hopes alive.

3 Unit Play. Take #356 Iowa State Cyclones -7.5 over Arizona State Sun Devils (1p.m., Saturday, November 1 TNT) We will go back with Iowa State this week after they fell apart last week against BYU. Arizona State is in a similar situation coming off a home loss to Houston and now neither team will win the conference. The Cyclones have lost 3 straight games, but they still have talent and are a well-coached team. Doc once told me turnovers are the one thing you cannot handicap and that is what bit Iowa State last week in the second half. They had 4 turnovers and if they sure that up I feel they will win this game by double digits. Arizona State caught lighting in a bottle last year and I do not see a repeat in 2025. They already have losses to Utah, Mississippi State, and Houston, three teams that will not sniff the playoffs.

3 Unit Play. Take #334 Maryland Terrapins +22 over Indiana Hoosiers (3:30p.m., Saturday, November 1 CBS) Not going to say anything bad about Indiana, as they are rolling at the moment at 8-0. They are the No. 2 ranked team in the country and will likely represent the conference in the Big 10 Championship Game in December. Maryland is better than their 4-3 record would indicate and all 3 of their losses have been by 4 points or less. Maryland has a good quarterback and a strong defensive line and that should allow them to keep this deficit at 20 or less points.

2 Unit Play. Take #330 Clemson Tigers -2.5 over Duke Blue Devils (12p.m., Saturday, November 1 ACCN) The line for this game earlier in the early would have been double digits. Clemson has underachieved but they still have a massive talent edge in this game. Both teams are coming off a bye, but Duke has played a super easy conference schedule and fell apart last game against Georgia Tech. Clemson is fighting for bowl eligibility and they should come out on top in this game at home.

6 Unit Play. Take #326 Tennessee Volunteers -3 over Oklahoma Sooners (7:30p.m., Saturday, November 1 ABC) TOP NCAA PLAY OF THE WEEK Oklahoma let us down last week at home and now I could see their season spiraling downhill. It is possible they do not win a game for the rest of the season. I have no confidence in Brent Venables and feel he is overmatched as a head coach. Tennessee can score points, and I am just not sure Oklahoma will be able to keep pace with them. John Mateer has not been able to run the football much since his return from injury and that is concerning for this offense. The Vols got back on track last week against the Wildcats and I see them winning this game by double digits.

Free Play from Docs Sports. MLS Take Inter Miami over Nashville (7:30 p.m. EST, Saturday November 1) (Graded after regulation time - 90min - plus injury time a DRAW is a loser here) These sides have played in consecutive matches, one in Nashville and one in Miami, and the result was the same with a dominating win by Messi and company. Messi has notched five goals himself in these two matches while Nashvilles whole team combined for only three goals. We just dont think that home pitch will matter here and Miami wants to end this series in two matches. They have clearly looked like the best side in MLS with recent play and they have turned it up a notch and have been playing championship caliber football for their last four matches, where they have a goal differential of +12. Nashville will give a last gasp here and we dont think this will be another blowout, but we do expect Miami to win by at least a goal and put this series to bed after two matches.