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The Giants vs. Vikings game has been postponed because of weather and the Metrodome roof issues. The make-up details are being discussed at press time with a Monday Night Football at the University of Minnesota the likely option.
Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Pats and Bears both look to extend winning streaks in Chicago, the Cowboys battle the Eagles, and the Nuggets take on the Knicks.
Colliding on the gridiron . . .
Coming off a huge Monday night win, the Patriots (10-2 SU, 7-4-1 ATS) will look to stay on a roll on Sunday afternoon when they play on the road against the Bears (9-3 SU, 6-5-1 ATS). New England pounded the rival Jets 45-3 at home last time out, with Tom Brady throwing for 326 yards with four touchdowns. BenJarvus Green-Ellis ran for 72 yards and two scores that day. Chicago got past the Lions 24-20 in Detroit last week, as Jay Cutler passed for 234 yards and a touchdown. Matt Forte and Chester Taylor both ran for scores for the Bears in that game. Oddsmakers have the Patriots pegged as 3-point road favorites for Sunday’s matchup, while the total for the contest is at 41 points.
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Other afternoon matchups around the NFL on Sunday: Tampa Bay (-2) at Washington, Cleveland at Buffalo (-1), Green Bay (-7) at Detroit, Oakland at Jacksonville (-4), Cincinnati at Pittsburgh (-8.5), Atlanta (-7.5) at Carolina, Seattle at San Francisco (-5.5), St. Louis at New Orleans (-9), Denver (-4.5) at Arizona, Miami at the Jets (-5), and Kansas City at San Diego (-7). As well, on Sunday night it’ll be Philadelphia (-3.5) at Dallas. The Eagles (8-4 SU, 6-6 ATS) and Cowboys (4-8 SU, 5-7 ATS) will be meeting for the first time this season, with Philadelphia coming off a 34-24 home win over the Texans, and Dallas coming off a 38-35 road win over Indianapolis.
Tipping off on the hardwood . . .
The NBA has six games on tap for Sunday, with New Orleans at Philadelphia, the Lakers at New Jersey, Cleveland at Oklahoma City, Orlando at the Clippers, Portland at San Antonio, and Denver at New York. The Knicks and Nuggets played a high-scoring game in Denver back on November 16, with the home side pulling out a 120-118 win as a 7.5-point favorite. Carmelo Anthony, who has been dealing with a sore knee lately, put up 26 points for the Nuggets in that win over the Knicks, while Al Harrington was good for 22 points. Amare Stoudemire led the Knicks’ attack with 24 points in that night’s loss.
As well, four games involve ranked teams on the college basketball schedule for Sunday: Appalachian State at No. 9 Georgetown, No. 12 Villanova at La Salle, Northern Colorado at No. 16 Illinois, and Western Carolina at No. 2 Ohio State. The second-ranked Buckeyes (7-0 SU, 3-3 ATS) got past IUPUI 75-64 at home last time out, with Jared Sullinger pouring in 40 points in the win. William Buford had 14 points on the day.
Taking a trip around the rink . . .
Finally, the NHL offers up three games on Sunday, with Vancouver at Edmonton, Minnesota at Anaheim, and Washington at the Rangers. The Capitals played the Rangers in New York back on November 9, coming away with a 5-3 win as a -130 road favorite. Brooks Laich scored twice for Washington in that victory, while John Erskine, Mike Knuble, and Matt Hendricks all provided singles. Michal Neuvirth stopped 25 of 28 New York shots. Brian Boyle (with two) and Derek Boogaard had the markers for the Rangers in that losing cause, and Henrik Lundqvist surrendered four goals on 23 shots.