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New York Giants vs. Miami Dolphins NFL Pick Prediction 12/5/2021 by Tony T.

Giants at Dolphins—Giants wide receivers Sterling Shepard questionable and likely not playing. Quarterback Daniel Jones out with a neck injury so Mike Glennon goes. Kadarious Toney doubtful. Miami did acquire Phillip Lindsey for depth at running back. Miami has won four straight after their 33-10 home win to Carolina. Miami defense continues to be in strong form as in their past three games holding teams to 294 yards with 5.5 yards per pass attempt. Giants offense has gained 264 yards or fewer in three straight. Now they look to Mike Glennon in for the injured Daniel Jones. Dolphins defense fifth in the red zone. Giants 26th on third down and 32nd in red zone. Play Miami -6.

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. LA Rams NFL Pick Prediction 12/5/2021 by Tony T.

Jaguars at Rams—Jags running back James Robinson questionable with a heel. A starting corner out. Rams running back Darrell Henderson questionable with a thigh. Odell Beckham questionable with a hip. Jaguars have lost four of five. They have been held to 17 or fewer points in that period. Jaguars offense trending poorly past three games with 296 yards with 5 yards per pass attempt. They have struggled to move the chains sitting 28th on third down. Rams looking to break a three game losing streak. Rams defense past three games are holding opponents to 309 yards, 3.1 yards per rush and 6.7 yards per pass attempt. Turnovers have been key to the Rams struggle. Jaguars defense is what this Rams offense need. Play LA Rams -13.

Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Pick Prediction 12/5/2021 by Tony T.

Ravens at Steelers—Two starters on defense out for Pittsburgh. Nose tackle Buggs with corner Haden. Ravens two starting corners and linebacker questionable. Both offenses struggling heading into this game. Past three games Ravens averaging 302 yards with 3.7 yards per rush and 4.9 per pass attempt. Steelers with 329 yards, 3.9 yards per rush and 5.5 per pass attempt. Ravens defense has been stronger in this period. Baltimore has been held to 16 or fewer points in past three games. Ravens defense best in the NFL on third down and red zone. Steelers defense seventh on third down sixth in red zone. Play Baltimore and Pittsburgh under 44.5.

Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lion NFLs Pick Prediction 12/5/2021 by Tony T.

Vikings at Lions—Dalvin Cook out as is a starting left tackle for the Vikings. On defense two linebackers questionable. A stating corner out. Backup safety out and corner questionable. Lions running back DeAndre Swift is out. Two starting linebackers out and a defensive end questionable. So both defenses dealing with cluster injuries and to their starting running back. Past three games Lions have held opponents to 371 yards, 4.1 yards per rush and 5.1 yards per pass attempt. Vikings defense in poor form in that period surrendering 381 yards, 5 yards per rush and 8.2 yards per pass attempt. Minnesota offense 21st on third down and 27th in the red zone. Extra rest for Detroit after losing and covering at home to the Bears. Lions have covered seven of their eleven games. Minnesota has surrendered 31 or greater points in three of four. Play Detroit +7.5.

Washington vs. Las Vegas Raiders NFL Pick Prediction 12/5/2021 by Tony T.

Washington at Raiders—Short week for Football Team after their home win to the Seahawks. Washington wide out Curtis Samuel questionable and has missed eight of eleven games. Has not contributed much when healthy. Two on the offensive line questionable. Two key injury concerns for the Raiders are Darren Waller who is out with a knee and Josh Jacobs questionable with an ankle injury in practice this week. Concern here is a Raiders defense that has allowed 32 points or greater past three games. Past three games they are surrendering 413 yards with 308 passing for 7.3 yards per pass attempt. Football Team in this period allowing only 279 yards, 4.3 yards per rush and 6.9 per attempt. One key offensive playmaker for the Raiders out and one questionable. Las Vegas offense 29th on third down and 28th in the red zone. The defense 32nd and last in the red zone. They also allowed 437 yards to a Cowboys team depleted with injuries to their receiving corp. Will back the better defense here. Play Washington +1.5.

Army vs. Air Force College Basketball Pick Prediction 12/4/2021 by Tony T.

Army at Air Force—Air Force under head coach Joe Scott has returned to the Princeton offense. The Falcons have won six of their first seven games. Air Force shooting extremely well around the bucket and defending well. They are shooting 48.7% from the field while holding opponents to 40.4% and 29.4% from three. Army not shooting at the level of Air Force and struggling hitting threes. Black Knights struggle with turnovers and at the free throw line. Play Air Force -1.

Marquette vs. Wisconsin College Basketball Pick Prediction 12/4/2021 by Tony T.

Marquette at Wisconsin—Marquette has won seven of eight for head coach Shake Smart. They have notable wins to Illinois, Ole Miss and West Virginia. They shoot well inside plus defend the paint and perimeter well. Golden Eagles are good on the defensive glass. Wisconsin has shot poorly to begin the season converting only 40% with 30.1% from three. Play Marquette +6.

Portland St vs. Weber St College Basketball Pick Prediction 12/4/2021 by Tony T.

Portland St at Weber St—Weber St off to a 7-0 start and has covered five of six lined games. Wildcats returned four starters from a team that won 12 of 15 in conference a season ago. They are strong shooting and defending inside plus make their free throws. Weber St takes good care of the basketball and forces turnovers on defense. Portland St has losses by nine at Oregon St and 23 at Iowa. Vikings dreadful shooting the basketball hitting 41% with 23.7% from three. Numbers are worse against D1 schools. They are 297th in the nation in offensive efficiency against Division 1 schools. Play Weber St -15.5.

USC vs. Washington St College Basketball Pick Prediction 12/4/2021 by Tony T.

USC at Washington St—USC off to a 7-0 start. They do have true road wins at Temple and Florida Gulf Coast. Trojans playing well on both sides of the court sitting 19th in offensive efficiency in the nation and seventh defensively. They are shooting 49% from the floor and holding teams to 34.9%. Very strong defending and scoring around the bucket. Washington St does have a home loss to Eastern Michigan. They are not shooting or defending at the level of the Trojans. Play USC -1.

Chicago Bulls vs. Brooklyn Nets NBA Pick Prediction 12/4/2021 by Tony T.

Bulls at Nets—The Bulls four core of Ball, LaVine, DeRozan and Vucevic are healthy. They do have some of their bench banged up. Joe Harris out but Brooklyn's core healthy. Nets on a back to back after their 110-105 home win to Minnesota. They have won five of six but failed to cover five in those games. Bulls have won two straight after their 119-115 road win at the Knicks on Thursday. Chicago shooting form good past five games converting 51.5% with 40.7% from three. With rest advantage will take underdog here. Play Chicago +3.