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This Week…
This Week’s Betting Picks
Last Week: 2-0 | +1.59u
Blake Corum Under 8.5 Rush Attempts (-118) ✅ | The UNDERground Lab
Jeremiyah Love 1H Touchdown (-135) ✅ / Locksmith
2025 Record: 69-52 | +17.31u
I emphasize this Campbell quote because they already have Gibbs as their RB1 and are facing one of the worst run defenses in the Giants.
They’re also playing at home where Goff’s median is 28.5.
Overall, his median is 29 and we’re getting an inflated line due to Goff’s pass heavy performances.
Clearly, they’re struggling and need to resort back to their running game especially against inferior opponents against the run.
I wouldn’t be surprised if this line comes down a bit given the obvious edge here against the Giants.
Giants also play a high level of man coverage giving these speedy lions a chance to gain some significant yardage on YAC.
Time for a less pass heavy game script for Goff and an UNDER 😈
Historically, Smart avoids running up the score in these matchups, often rotating depth and pulling starters when the game is out of reach.
With the CFP fast approaching and a key rivalry game against Georgia Tech next week, don’t expect a different approach here.
Georgia boasts a dominant defense and strong ground game - expect them to grind out an early lead, then manage snaps and pace in a noon game that’s unlikely to have the full offensive arsenal on display.
Charlotte’s offense has playmakers to sneak in late points, and if needed, the backdoor cover becomes plausible with Georgia’s tendency to ease off in the second half.
3 CBB Tournaments to Track This Week
Tournament week is here, and it's stacked.
We’ve got neutral floors, seven-figure purses, and the best teams in the country going head-to-head.
Here are the three events you NEED to have on your radar this week…
#1: Players Era Festival (Las Vegas | Nov. 24-26)
This is the headline event of tournament week.
The Players Era Festival features 18 of the nation's top teams competing for a $1 million championship prize (on top of $1 million each just for participating).
St. John's14 , Houston2 , Alabama11 , Gonzaga13 , Oregon, Auburn22 , Kansas24 , and Michigan7 highlight a loaded field headlining prime matchups like Houston vs. Tennessee, St. John's vs. Iowa State, and Alabama vs. Gonzaga.
All games stream on HBO Max, with premier matchups on TNT and truTV.
The format has all 18 teams playing pool play (Nov. 24-25), with championship brackets set for November 26.
With multiple ranked teams facing off in neutral settings, you can expect upsets, star players showing out, and implications for March.
#2: ESPN Events Invitational (Lake Buena Vista, FL | Nov. 27-28)
The ESPN Events Invitational features 16 teams split into four brackets: Magic (BYU, Miami, Georgetown, Dayton), Imagination, Adventure, and a fourth bracket.
The Magic bracket is the star attraction - BYU, ranked No. 6 and led by ESPN's top-rated freshman A.J. Dybantsa, faces Miami in Thursday's semifinal, while Georgetown takes on a strong Dayton squad.
All games air on ESPN platforms.
This tourney is a proving ground for teams looking to build a March résumé before conference play, and is filled with upset opportunities.
#3: Rady Children’s Invitational (San Diego | Nov. 27-28)
Thanksgiving in San Diego brings a small but mighty four-team field: Florida10 , Wisconsin23 , TCU, and Providence.
Florida enters as the defending national champs, but Wisconsin and Providence each have deep postseason pedigree.
This is a bracket that could seriously see any team lift the trophy.
Every matchup is nationally televised on FOX or FS1, giving bettors and fans a rare early-season look at programs that will shape the March landscape.
Betting the Big Events
This week will be full of volatility and opportunity.
Underdogs can deliver real value, but the top teams in this tournament have a few season games under their belt and are beginning to meld together.
Focus on matchups, lineups/injuries, and intensity shifts throughout each tournament.
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