4:05 Eastern

5* (321) New Orleans +3 over Arizona

NFL GAME OF THE WEEK

Hard to believe the line is only three out in the desert, but nevertheless we’ll go with the traveling Saints (5-8).  Arizona shows the chalk with a similar 5-7-1 record, but 5-2-1 SU at home with +22-point differential overall this season.  Back to New Orleans as they line up +7 in point differential on the year with a 2-4 SU mark on the road. Remember, though, these type road clubs, in this price range off a loss come out and play well as a norm the next week, and Arizona is just 4-10 ATS L14 home and 1-6 ATS L7 times out.  Saints a productive 6-0 ATS vs.

10* Houston over San Diego State

COLLEGE BOWL OPENING TOP PLAY ALERT....Not afraid to lay points versus offensive minded San Diego State (8-3) with the Cougars (9-3) playing a more difficult schedule during the year. Feel you will see some late money on the Strip Saturday for SDS but, not to worry as the emotional edge completely goes to Houston with a new offensive minded coach (Applewhite) looking for the big win to start his career off on a positive note down in Texas.

Technically, the Cougars have covered 8-of-10 at neutral sites and 16-5 ATS in non-conference.  High flying Padres 0-4 ATS vs. >.500 units and 2-9-1 ATS in non-conference.  In closing, the SDS is a real negative 2-6-1 ATS during the month of December.  Good Luck.

NBA POWER RATING ANALYST, STEPHEN DIAMOND'S, KEY ANGLES FRIDAY.

529…5* Drexel +6 over Rider @ 7:00 Eastern

Despite the power rating edge in conference and on the floor favoring the Broncos (6-3), prefer the points and pesky Drexel (4-5) on the road.  Granted the Dragons rely heavily on Rodney Williams who shows off 20 and 10 against the talented Hawks.  Rider does have a little more width down.  Still, they give up many offensive point situations with their 60.3% foul shooting mark.  The series resumes after being outed since 2012 when Rider was a 75-66 win over Drexel.  The road team in the series is 4-0 ATS, while the underdog comes 5-2-1 ATS.  As far as common opponent they both faced Hartford this season with Drexel winning 87-73 and Fairfield 84-68.  Last time out on Wednesday the Broncos survived 81-79 Kenniesaw shooting 43% from three.  If the Dragons perimeter defense improves they can win this SU...TAKE THE POINTS.

516...4* UCF over Pennsylvania....After being raddled by George Mason late Saturday in a 79-60 loss, the Quakers should have real problems offensively again.  Remember UCF has the #FG defense in field goals 31%.   In addition, they show #6 in rebounding.   I'm sure how Penn can stay close with their swing offense knowing the Bulls are even too aggressive at times. Good Luck.

4* SUNS....Phoenix has lost some really tough games this season, and now amidst a 3 game losing travel to LA after being CRUSHED last time out.  With the points, can only back Suns are 6-2-1 ATS in the series, while going 10-2 ATS off a DD SU loss.  Good Luck.

5* Dallas+ over Indiana

4* Miami over Cleveland

The Cavs off monster Wednesday edition crushing the Knicks ego 126-94, but can't expect them to be revived up for lower Miami.  But, we must note Cleveland 3-7-1 ATS off a day and 3-9-1 ATS after a su win.   The Heat defensively need to play close to their numbers to cash, especially if Lord James is disinterested.  Remember Bosch is not in the lineup for Miami.

5* Temple +11 or higher, over Florida State 

The Owls are somewhat over looked here because of their start and luck factor in a few games. Would highly suggest taking the double-digits as coach Dunphy's team will scare the Sems for most this game that "they" are expected to win easily...TAKE THE POINTS!

Over stimulation in line attraction has the public buying the wrong side...5* IOWA STATE!

10* Utah -7 not higher, over Denver

Without Gallinari (Denver) the Jazz seem like a live TOP PLAY Wednesday night.  Good luck!

4* Columbia....Rarely do we list an Ivy unit as a Best Bet when favored on the Strip, however, they will take care of the basketball which the "Q" has problems doing so in a competitive set. Lay the points but, not higher than -5.  Good Luck, Brad

5* WEST VA.+ (342) over Oklahoma
No doubt the "super sooners" come in loaded for muskie as they have won 7 straight conference games.  OU is 8-2 overall, but have not done well on the Strip this season.  They did crush Baylor (did you say defense?) last week, but playing in Morgantown is whole different scenario.  The home standing Mounties have dropped one heart breaker to Oklahoma State this season, and come 8-1 SU after winning against over valued Texas last week.  West Va. with their vaunted offense the Mounties should be able to trade points throughout this contest to support their current 4-1 ATS record in November.  Although the Sooners are catching the Vegas money, believe we have another upset today with this club 1-4 ATS on the road last five times out.