(Picks for 12/5/24
8:15 PM EST
Rotation # 101
Packers +3 over Lions (push)
The Lions defensive line has more two deep players out than any other team in the league on their defensive line. Marcus Davenport, Aidan Hutchinson, John Cominsky, Kyle Peko, and Mekhi Wingo are all on IR. Tonight, Detroit will be without Josh Paschal, DJ Reader, and Levi Onwuzurike. At Linebacker, Alex Anzalone, Derrick Barnes, Jalen Reeves-Maybin, and most recently Malcolm Rodriquez are on IR. The Packers’ game plan should be straightforward. Control the clock and make it a boring football game by running the ball with Josh Jacobs. The Lions’ offense is the only thing that can win this game, so you keep them on the sidelines as much as possible. Green Bay is playing for a wildcard spot, but a victory tonight will make the NFC North very interesting down the stretch. Take the Packers.
College Basketball
8:00 PM EST
Rotation # 763
Xavier +1 over TCU (loss)
Xavier was thrilled to get Zach Freemantle and Jerome Hunter back from missing the 2023 season. Both players bring the needed size to be competitive in their conference. The Musketeers are a physical team with loads of experience. Head coach Sean Miller wants them back towards the top of the BIG East after last season’s bust. TCU is also trying to make a run in the BIG 12, but it will take a lot of work with all the new transfer players. Head coach Jamie Dixon stresses solid defensive play, but I am not sure the Horned Frogs can match the Musketeers shot for shot. Ryan Conwell is a three-point specialist from Indiana State, and Zach Freemantle is back to his old self, grabbing rebounds and cleaning up around the rim. Take Xavier.