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Raised by Wolves S2 trailer promises another wild, crazy (possibly maddening) ride – Ars Technica

Posted: January 17, 2022 at 8:24 am

Amanda Collin returns as Mother in the second season of HBO's original series Raised by Wolves.

We finally have the full trailer for the second season ofRaised by Wolves, the visually striking, occasionally frustrating sci-fi series createdby Aaron Guzikowski, with Ridley Scott serving as executive producer. The series returns to HBO Max on February 3.

(Spoilers for S1 below.)

As I've written previously, the series involves two androids serving as Mother (Amanda Collin) and Father (Abubakar Salim) figures on a strange virgin planet, Kepler-22b(an actual observed extrasolar planet), after Earth has been destroyed by the outbreak of a religious war. They are programmed to incubate, birth, and raise human children to rebuild the population and set up an atheist civilization to keep the human race from going extinct.

The first teaser dropped last month and left us with decidedly mixed feelings. As I observed at the time:

On the one hand, once again, the visuals are amazing, and we're thrilled that the strikingly androgynous Danish actress Amanda Collinis returning to star as Mother. Her extraordinary performance anchored the first season's narrative arc and spooky, otherworldly vibe, and that same moody, disquieting vibe is present in the teaser. On the other hand, we were seriously disappointed in the S1 finale, which has shaken our confidence that S2 will rebound from that fiasco to become the genuinely original and visionary series it initially promised to be.

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S1 wasn't to everyone's taste, but I found itatmospheric and weird in interesting waysuntil that finale. Mother became pregnant after having virtual sex with her VR creator, "downloading" the required information. Except instead of giving birth to a baby as she'd hoped, Mother literally vomited up a creepy, flying alien sucker-snake (FASS). In my review, Icalled it"a jarring, over-the-top ploy that simply wasn't sufficient payoff for the viewer, and clashed mightily with the original set-up." And just as we feared, the FASS looks to play a significant role in S2.

Per the official synopsis:

Android partners Mother (Amanda Collin) and Father (Abubakar Salim), along with their brood of six human children, join a newly formed atheistic colony in Kepler 22 bs mysterious tropical zone. But navigating this strange new society is only the start of their troubles as Mother's "natural child" threatens to drive what little remains of the human race to extinction.

As the trailer opens, Mother and Father have relocated with their children to the atheist colony on the other side of the planet, which seems far more hospitable to their well-being than their original settlement. We get hints of the planet's still-hidden mysteries in the form of a desiccated alien body, as well as a strange skeleton, and we get scenes of what appears to be a gladiator-style combat stadium.Meanwhile, Marcus (Travis Fimmel) has become a zealous devotee of Sol and is intent on converting the children to his way of thinking. "To be worthy of Sol's love, children, you only need faith," he tells them at one point. "And that is one thing that this robot can never take away from us."

Mother and Father are far more than mere robots, of course, even fearing that they might be becoming a little too human the more time they spend on the planet with their brood. Mother's more violent nature will still get a chance to emerge, including her signature sonic scream that reduces human bodies to so much bloody gore.On the whole, we remain hopeful that S2 will be a solid experience. But perhaps that's because the FASS remains largely AWOL from the trailer, apart from one brief glimpse as it curls ominously around a tree, evoking some strong Garden of Eden vibes.

The second season of Raised by Wolves debuts on HBO Max on February 3, 2022.

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Ricky Gervais’ relationship with author and why they won’t marry – My London

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Best known for co-creating and starring in the UK version of The Office and his huge stand up shows, Ricky Gervais is one of Britain's best known comedians.

Hailing from Reading, the 60-year-old's career is still going strong, having recently starred in moving Netflix comedy series After Life, where he plays the lead role of Tony Johnson.

He has been out promoting the third series of the show, appearing on The Graham Norton Show on Friday (Janaury 14), but what else is there to know about the comedian turned actor?

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It might come as a surprise to super fans of Gervais that he has been in a relationship for close to 40 years.

He met best-selling author Jane Fallon while they were both students at the University College London back in the 1980s.

She is the author of eleven novels including Getting Rid of Matthew, Got You Back, Foursome.

Despite now living in a 10.8 million mansion in the capital and owning a lavish riverside house in Buckinghamshire, the pair haven't always lived the high life.

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Appearing as a guest on Loose Women last year, Jane said: "We went through a good few years when we had absolutely no money, and I've talked about this before.

"The brothel we lived above in Kings Cross - I always knew I had a plan to build up a career and I think once you do that it does mean a lot more because you've worked for all of it.

"I had many Saturday jobs I worked in various shops... I was a chamber maid in various hotels. I loved that job! You were on your own and you were poking round in people's stuff, it was great."

Ricky is believed to have a net worth of more than 100 million, while Jane is also a multi-millionaire in her own right.

Despite their long relationship, the pair insist that they will never get married, with Ricky being a strong atheist.

He previously told The Times : "We are married for all intents and purposes, everything's shared and actually our fake marriage has lasted longer than a real one.

"But there's no point in us having an actual ceremony before the eyes of God because there is no God."

He has also ruled out having children, telling the Daily Telegraph : "One good reason I dont want kids is that I don't think I'd sleep at night."

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Where the misfit fits in – TT Newsday

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FeaturesBC Pires8 Hrs Ago Frederick Dharmbodh Westmaas recently published his memoirs, Glimpses of a Mystical Misfit. - Mark Lyndersay

AS TOLD TO BC PIRES

My name is Frederick Dharmbodh Westmaas and I recently published my memoirs, Glimpses of a Mystical Misfit.

I will turn 76 in March.

Ive worked for six years as a psychiatric nurse in England. But spent the better part of my working life as a sculptor in Trinidad.

I spent two years in my gurus ashram in India.

I was born in a nursing home on a street in the capital city which bears my official name, Frederick.

People do sometimes wonder where I come from but, despite my varied (Dutch, Afghan, African, French Creole and Venezuelan) ancestry, I am Trini, without a doubt.

The boxer Ralph Peterkin said the high point of his career was his victory over Westmust (sic) the Venezuelan in the amateur championships flyweight final in the late 60s.

I now live in DAbadie, the home my father built and left for his children.

From age six to 16 (1950s and early 60s), when the government acquired our property to expand the airport, I lived literally on the banks of the Caroni River, as my father worked as a (control tower) aeradio operator at the airport.

I learnt to swim and mastered the art of river fishing.

From 16 to 28, when I left for England, I moved between Tumpuna Road, Arima, and my maternal grandparents, uncles and aunts in Success Village, Laventille.

My first primary school was St Helena Presbyterian, just across the iconic bridge separating Piarco and St Helena Villages.

In 1962, I was expelled from Hillview College (described in chapter seven of my memoirs).

We were six children, four boys and two girls.

Frederick Dharmbodh Westmaas worked for six years as a psychiatric nurse in England, but spent the better part of his working life as a sculptor in Trinidad. - Mark Lyndersay

Unfortunately, my youngest sibling died last September at 64.

Only my younger brother Jan lives in Trinidad. He was the only Westmaas to see me fight in the ring. And to join in storming Carnival fetes.

Both parents died in my arms, my father at 97 and my mother at 86.

One day my father looked at me lovingly and said, You turned out to be a good boy, after all.

Although I had intense relationships with women in England and India, my love for freedom shaped my destiny to remain single.

Being engaged in a personal search for truth does not constitute belonging to any religion.

As a youngster, I was an atheist. Today I try not to get caught up in beliefs or doubts.

Nevertheless, I believe there are degrees of believing and doubting. To a great degree, I believe in Eternity, which postulates that there is no beginning and no end.

People say they go to the beach, listen to music or even have a drink to relax. I see all this as external relaxation. Real or conscious relaxation is your inward journey to find the source of your tension.

I am inspired to compose a little verse: Let go and let God be/Is a quote I always see/But theres another way/You can be free/Just let go/Of what you dont want to be.

Besides Oshos many books, Hemingways The Old Man and the Sea captured my imagination as a teenager. It mirrored my adventurous life and my love for fishing. The hero Santiagos courage had a great impact on me.

You can say I cut my dancing teeth as an adolescent in the 60s jumping up to the music of steel and brass bands at Carnival fetes I stormed in Trinidad.

As I matured and got into yoga and meditation, the raw, sensuous movements of the Carnival transformed into a more meditative, spontaneous and even ecstatic dance. Like a Sufi dervish in a trance.

With my visual impairment, watching movies is now a thing of the past.

Going back to childhood, the movies Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn still resonate with me. The song Moon River, about the Mississippi, where Tom and Huck had their adventures, still brings back a feeling of nostalgia.

Perhaps I was on the Mississippi in a past life. Or maybe its just a sentimental reflection of my own adventures at a similar age on our own Caroni.

Apart from the deceased Mighty Shadow, whose down-to-earth spirituality I was able to relate to, I like Mungal Patasar. Who blends beautifully the music of the sitar with the national instrument, the steelpan.

With the good and bad experiences and the lessons I had learnt, I felt inspired to write my memoirs, which I could share with others.

Despite my failing eyesight, I dismissed the idea of using a recorder. Writing by hand was essential. Using an erasable felt pen on large arborite sheets would work. I couldnt type on a computer keyboard anyway.

My brother Jan typed and edited my work bit by bit.

The entire process lasted more than two years.

Developing cataracts has slowed me down a bit but I have become even more conscious of my inner feelings. And more alert and aware of my surroundings as I move about. Mind you, I am not blind.

I think the average Trinidadian is fairly interested in reading, including autobiographies. I cant see how else we could produce such eminent prize-winning authors and lyrically rich calypsoes as we have.

As I reflect upon BC Pires question about why the wider world would be interested in reading about my life, I am inspired to write these lines: There would be readers in the wider world who would fit in/Eager to find out how the life of a Mystical Misfit has been/A Trini to de Bone, to drama he was prone/Learning to love life, dance and sing/And trusting in the truth of a life within.

For me, the real draw of the book is the search for enlightenment.

A rebellious youngster, I used my fists to fight in and out of the ring. And then used my hand to sculpt as a career, and finally, to write my memoirs.

Add working with psychiatric-ward patients while seeking to unlock the key to my inner self with the aid of an enlightened eastern master and this sounds more like fiction than real life.

My adventures in Trinidad, England and India have the potential to attract a wide audience, I believe.

The best part of writing my memoirs was going within and experiencing past events and feelings in a detached way, viewing everything objectively as a divine play.

The worst part was realising I had forgotten to include some important events and happenings. But I am planning a second edition.

What is a Trini?

I believe names reflect the essence of things. The frequency of the number three is positivity, equality and divine will according to numerology, the science of numbers. The frequency of the number three governs the natural, overall consciousness of Trinidad. Our creativity, fun-loving and forgiving nature reflects the positive side of three.

A Trini (also) loves to spread joy.

The question What does Trinidad and Tobago mean to me? inspires me to respond in verse: My country is that piece of Mother Earth/That nurtured and raised me from birth/ Guiding and protecting me as I went astray/And showing me a different way/With the clay of her body, I expressed my art/In ways that opened up my heart/Helping me to follow a path that made me free to fly/Inwardly in the mystic union of Mother Earth and Father Sky.

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Sam’s Town Casino ushers in sports betting in Shreveport with FanDuel Sportsbook lounge – Shreveport Times

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FanDuel Sportsbook opened it's doors to the public Friday. FanDuel Sportsbook is the first sportsbook to open in the City of Shreveport.

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On Jan. 13,people from the Shreveport-Bossier areajoined in anticipation as buttery popcorn filled the air. It was the day that had been long awaited and marked the first of its kind, as Sam's Town Casino officially opened the first sportsbook in the city of Shreveport. This milestone not only ushered in sports betting but also a sports lounge.

"This is a great opportunity for us to be the first in the market. As well as being first in the market to have a sports lounge where you can not only just make a bet, but you can actually sit and watch the game, drink a beer and have a good time," Michael Pastore, Vice President and General Manager for Sam's Town Casino said.

This lounge was made possible with the partnership fromFanDuel Sports, an American gambling company that offers sportsbook, daily fantasy sports, online casino and online horse race betting products.

"This is the only lounge like thisin the market," Mayor Adrian Perkins, Mayor of Shreveport said."I really love when Shreveport is the only in something or first in something."

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Sports fans are nowable to place bets at thenewly designed 1,466 square footlocation that features three live betting windows, multiple self-service betting terminals, multiple video displays and seating for more than 20 guests.

Louisiana's first legal sports betting parlor opened in October of 2021 at the Paragon Casino Resort, ushering in the state's largest gambling expansion in three decades.

Erik Evenson with the Independence Bowl was the first person to cast a vote in thenew sportsbook lounge.Evenson made a $20 bet on the Cowboy's for this Sunday.

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Evenson said he wanted to be the first person to place a bet because anything to support Sam's Town and the city of Shreveport is up his alley.

"This is a big step as Mayor Perkins mentioned in the opening," Evenson said."Gaming is a huge part of the industry, so this is a big step for both the city and Sam's Town."

"I think this is pretty cool that people get to come and watch their bets play out," Perkins said.

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Best Sportsbook Odds Boosts of the Day: NFL Wild Card Saturday (1/15) – BettingPros

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For this Saturday, we have a full slate across the board. This provides us with many opportunities to make money, but it is essential to be selective and not put in too many bets to keep track of. We have basketball, both college and the NBA, hockey, and of course, the NFL Playoffs begin. Here are some boosts that are available for Wild Card Saturday!

PLAY: JaMarr Chase and Hunter Renfrow to Each Score a TD +700 (BetRivers)

This is such great value for each quarterbacks favorite target. This same promo is on FanDuel, but it is only for +600. JaMarr Chase has come on in a big way this season, leading the team in touchdowns, and he also had a touchdown when these teams met head-to-head earlier this year, in which the Bengals won 32-13. This Raiders group has bonded since that game, as there have been drama, tragedy, and legal battles to deal with, but this only provided a chance for Hunter Renfrows role to expand. Look for any points the Raiders score to come from Renfrow or Daniel Carlson.

AVOID: Raiders & Patriots Both Win +800 (Caesars Sportsbook)

This is just not wise, in my opinion, to take two underdogs outright to win. For them to boost these odds to +800 is a trap, as parlaying the money lines away from the boost is +784. They are trying to raise the number of bets on the Raiders. While the Patriots are a decently popular underdog pick, they are paired with a team that is Americas darling right now, and I am sure is getting a lot of action. Avoid this boost if you even want to call it that.

PLAY: Cowboys Highest Scoring NFL Team 1/15-17 +900 (Caesars Sportsbook)

I found this one to be the most fascinating, as there werent any other teams to be compared to. This was the top offense in all of football, so at 9/1 odds, regardless of opponent, this is a good price to get the top offense to remain as such. They have a formidable opponent in San Francisco, but as we have seen, they are no stranger to allowing some points when there is good play-calling opposite them.

PLAY: Joe Burrow Over 20.5 Completions & Longest Completion Over 39.5 Yards +225 (Caesars Sportsbook)

Four of Joey Franchises last five games featured him completing 24 passes or more, which shows me that part of Burrows development is to have some games where they pass more than others. With that being said, they have realized that Burrows arm can be trusted for well over 40 attempts. Also, he completed 15 passes over 39.5 yards this season, which is essentially one per game. The combination of the reasonable completion number makes the price of +225 well worth it for us to spend to watch the Bengals young star sling it downfield!

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New Orleans Pelicans at Boston Celtics odds, picks and predictions – USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire

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The New Orleans Pelicans (16-27) travel to Beantown to play the Boston Celtics (22-22) for a Martin Luther King Day afternoon contest. Tip-off at TD Garden is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Pelicans vs. Celtics odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

NOLA got smacked 120-105 by the Nets in Brooklyn Saturday after winning its previous two games. In January, the Pelicans are 3-5 straight-up (SU), 4-4 against the spread (ATS) with a 3-5 Over/Under (O/U) record and the 20th-best net rating at minus-3.9.

Boston won its fourth in the past five games by beating the Chicago Bulls 114-112 Saturday but failed to cover as a 7.5-point home favorite. The Celtics are 5-3 SU, 2-6 ATS and 5-3 O/U with the ninth-best net rating at plus-4.7.

The Pelicans have won and covered their last three meetings with the Celtics.

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Pelicans 108, Celtics 106

Id lightlySPRINKLEon thePELICANS (+210) with the plan of betting more on their spread since thats the sharper play.

However, Im high on NOLAs starting 5, and the absence of Smart weakens Bostons already thin backcourt.

The Pelicans current starting 5 has a plus-10.2 points per 100 possessions adjusted net rating, according to CleaningTheGlass.com (CTG).

In fact, NOLAs 5 starters grade in the 82nd percentile or higher in adjusted on/off net rating for their respective positions, per CTG.

Plus, Smarts replacement in the starting lineup, PG Dennis Schroder, grades in the 23rd percentile of point guards in assist rate (CTG).

Neither team is very deep as NOLAs bench ranks 25th in points per game (PPG) and Bostons ranks 28th. So, each teams starting 5 weighs heavily into this handicap for me.

The Pelicans get a much better shot quality than the Celtics. NOLA ranks 12th in location-effective field-goal percentage (eFG%) and Boston ranks 23rd in location eFG%, per CTG.

Again, only SPRINKLE on the PELICANS (+210) if at all because New Orleans plus the points is the better bet.

Definitely BET thePELICANS +6.5 (-112) heavier than or instead of their money line because they have been a lot more profitable than the Celtics lately.

The Pelicans had a four-game ATS winning streak snapped in the loss at the Nets, and the Celtics are 1-3 ATS in their last four games. Plus, Boston is just 8-11 ATS against sub.-500 teams, including 3-6 ATS at home in that situation.

NEW ORLEANS +6.5 (-112) is my favorite wager in this game.

LEAN to theUNDER 216.5 (-110).

The Pelicans are 5-13 O/U as road underdogs with a minus-4.7 total margin. The Celtics are 8-11 O/U as home favorites with a minus-3.3 total margin.

Also, both teams rank 20th or lower in pace. Each has a bottom-10 adjusted offensive rating, per CTG. The Celtics are 24th in eFG% and the Pelicans are 26th in eFG%.

LEAN UNDER 216.5 (-110) for a one-third unit only because my prediction is only a few points off of the projected total.

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Golden State Warriors at Minnesota Timberwolves odds and predictions – USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire

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The Golden State Warriors (31-11) travel to Target Center Sunday to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves(20-22). Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Warriors vs. Timberwolves odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

After an electric start to the season, the Warriors have lost 4 of their last 6. This will also be their last of a four-game road trip that theyre 1-2 on.

Despite recent struggles, the Warriors have still been extremely profitable to bet on, 24-16-2 ATS. The Wolves are also among the 13 teams that are covering at over a 50% clip, 22-20 ATS.

Theyre entering as the far healthier side, which has them listed as home favorites a situation theyre 5-7 ATS in.

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Timberwolves 116, Warriors 104

PASS on the money line.

The Warriors are without too many key players to assume theyll pull off the road upset. For the sake of value on the Timberwolves, Id prefer to bet the spread.

BET on the TIMBERWOLVES -4.5 (-112).

The Warriors are just too injured at the moment.

Theyre the significantly better team at full strength, but the Warriors will be down three-time All-Star and DPOY candidate Draymond Greenand MVP candidate Stephen Curry.Its just too much to overcome.

The Wolves, on the other hand, have won 4 of their last 6. With defensive-minded Patrick Beverleylikely going to be on Jordan Poole, one of the Warriors premier scorers, Ill take the Wolves and the points.

The Warriors are 3-5 without Green on the court this season.

LEAN to the OVER 215.5 (-115).

The Warriors key defensive-minded players will be sidelined.

Payton II will be playing limited minutes it appears if he does take the court. Without Payton II or Green, Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards should be able to have their way.

That said, the Dubs league-best defense wont be as dominant. The Wolves Over has also hit in 3 of their last 4. The Warriors Over has hit in 2 of their last 3 and in 5 of their last 10.

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Charlotte Hornets at New York Knicks odds, picks and predictions – USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire

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The Charlotte Hornets (23-20) visit the Big Apple Monday to play the New York Knicks (22-21) in a Martin Luther King Day tilt at Madison Square Garden. Tip-off is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Hornets vs. Knicks odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Charlotte had a four-game win and cover streak snapped after losing to the Orlando Magic 116-109 Friday as an 11.5-point home favorite. The Hornets are 26-17 against the spread (ATS) with a 23-19-1 Over/Under (O/U) record.

New York has won and covered five of its past six games, including three straight. The latest victory was a 117-108 win over the Hawks in Atlanta as a 1.5-point road underdog. The Knicks are 21-22 ATS and 18-25 O/U.

The Hornets beat the Knicks 104-96 as 2.5-point home underdogs Nov. 12 in their only meeting this season with the Under cashing on a 225-point total.

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Knicks 114, Hornets 109

BETtheKNICKS (-135)for 1.25 units because SG RJ Barretts improved play heightens their offensive ceiling, and they have a couple of edges in this matchup. They also have been playing better recently.

Since Jan. 2, New York has a plus-4.3 adjusted net rating (ranked ninth) and a plus-6.7 ATS margin (ranked sixth), according to CleaningTheGlass.com (CTG). During this span, Barrett is averaging 24.6 points per game (PPG) on 47.0% shooting, including 48.7% from behind the arc.

On the other hand, Charlotte has a plus-0.2 adjusted net rating (ranked 16th) and a minus-0.6 ATS margin (ranked 18th), per CTG.

New York has two strength-on-weaknessedges in its favor on the offensive glass and behind the arc.

The Knicks are seventh in offensive-rebounding rate and ninth in second-chance PPG. The Hornets are 25th in defensive-rebounding rate and allow the most second-chance PPG.

Furthermore, New York is top 10 in both 3-point attempts per game and 3-point shooting percentage, and is shooting better from deep this month. Charlotte ranks 29th in defensive effective field-goal shooting.

BETtheKNICKS (-135)for 1.25 units.

PASSbecause New Yorks money line isnt much more expensive than Knicks -2.5 (-107).

LEANto the OVER 216.5 (-115) for a half-unit unit. The Hornets like to push the tempo they rank second in pace and the Knicks will get into a back-and-forth game since they are shooting well from the field.

Also, theres been too big of an adjustment in the Hornets-Knicks total by the oddsmakers and/or market based on their first meeting.

The first Hornets-Knicks game this season went Under the 225-point total by 25 points. I agree an adjustment should be made, but 7.5 points is too many.

Its only aLEANto theOVER 216.5 (-115) because I prefer the New York money line more than the total and the Knicks have the slowest pace in the NBA.

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NFL player prop picks today: Best player prop bets to consider for Eagles players in Wild Card round – DraftKings Nation

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The Philadelphia Eagles will enter as eight-point underdogs heading into their Wild Card road matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, but there are plenty of additional betting opportunities on DraftKings Sportsbook. Below is a look at some of my best bets for Eagles player props on Sunday.

Eagles running back Miles Sanders underwent surgery on his hand after Week 16 and is set to make his return to the field. The Buccaneers have a strong rushing defense, and Sanders not being 100% is a combination for this under rushing yardage total to cash.

If my above theory is correct that Sanders will struggle to get things going, theres a great chance Hurts can surpass 253.5 passing and rushing yards on Sunday. The Eagles are the only team that runs the ball more than they pass but when the running game struggles, Philadelphia will need to throw more, which is great for Hurts passing yardage total in addition to his rushing yards in scramble situations.

Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert is a great bet to catch at least five balls especially when youre getting plus value. He returned from the reserve/COVID-19 list, and he was unavailable for Week 18. Goedert saw 26 targets his way in his final four games, and he caught at least six passes in three of his last four.

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