Basketball, Hockey, and Football: What to Watch and Bet On

NBA: Cavaliers vs. Knicks

The Cleveland Cavaliers, who topped the Eastern Conference last season, are taking on the New York Knicks. The Knicks are starting fresh with a new coach, Mike Brown, who has a history of success with the Cavaliers.

• Cleveland Cavaliers: Dominant on the road
• New York Knicks: Struggled at home during playoff games
• Spread: Cavaliers favored by 3.5 points
• Prediction: SportsLine model predicts Cavaliers will cover the spread

NHL: Red Wings vs. Sabres

The Detroit Red Wings are on a hot streak with five consecutive wins. They are facing the Buffalo Sabres, who have had a mixed start to their season.

• Detroit Red Wings: Strong defensively, allowing fewer than three goals in their last four games
• Buffalo Sabres: Coming off a loss to the Montreal Canadiens
• Prediction: SportsLine model gives the Sabres a slight edge, predicting they will win in 60% of the simulations

College Football: Missouri State vs. New Mexico State

Week 9 features a Conference USA showdown between Missouri State and New Mexico State. Both teams have identical records, making this a close matchup.

• Missouri State: Favored by 1.5 points
• New Mexico State: SportsLine model suggests betting on them to cover the spread
• Prediction: This game could go either way, adding to the excitement

NBA: Spurs vs. Mavericks

The Spurs and Mavericks are also facing off in the NBA. Both teams had losing records last season, but the Mavericks have been strong at home.

• San Antonio Spurs: Will be without De'Aaron Fox due to an injury
• Dallas Mavericks: Strong at home
• Prediction: SportsLine model predicts the Mavericks will win outright, covering the spread in 67% of the simulations. Expert Tim Doyle also believes Dallas will come out on top