All articles tagged with #underdogs
Originally Published 1 day ago — by AP News
Miami and Indiana have unexpectedly advanced to the College Football Playoff final, marking a historic matchup in the expanded playoff era, with Indiana undefeated and Miami making a remarkable comeback under coach Mario Cristobal, both teams defying early season expectations.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by FanSided
The article discusses the outcomes of the College Football Playoff quarterfinals, highlighting the rise of underdogs like Miami, Oregon, Indiana, and Ole Miss, the benefits of the expanded 12-team format, and the struggles of traditional power conferences like the Big 12. It also examines coaching successes, such as Mario Cristobal's impact at Miami, and the surprising trend of top seeds losing after bye weeks, with a focus on the implications for future tournaments.
Originally Published 17 days ago — by NBC Sports
The Kansas City Chiefs are underdogs by 13.5 points against the Denver Broncos, their largest underdog status since 2013, due to a poor season and starting a third-string quarterback, marking a significant decline for the team.
Originally Published 25 days ago — by The New York Times
The article provides a ranking and reasons for fans to root for or against various teams in the 2025 College Football Playoff, highlighting Indiana as the top bandwagon pick due to their impressive season and turnaround, while also discussing other contenders like Ohio State, Georgia, Alabama, and more.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Covers.com
The article discusses NFL Week 11 betting predictions, highlighting that underdogs tend to cover less frequently after Week 10, with recent trends showing a 47.3% cover rate for underdogs this season. It provides specific picks for the Commanders, Broncos, and Titans, emphasizing strategic considerations and recent team performances. The overall focus is on analyzing underdog potential and offering betting insights for the upcoming games.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by MassLive.com
The Boston Celtics overcame a slow start to beat the Orlando Magic 111-107, with key contributions from unlikely heroes like Payton Pritchard, Luka Garza, and Jordan Walsh, highlighting strong bench performance and individual standout moments in a crucial road victory.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by ESPN
The article discusses college football Week 11 betting strategies, highlighting value in unpredictable, low-scoring, or high-scoring games, with specific picks including unders for Stanford/North Carolina and Missouri State/Liberty, an upset pick for Florida State over Clemson, and an over bet for Air Force vs. San José State, emphasizing inefficiencies and offensive explosiveness.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by ESPN
The Los Angeles Lakers, missing their top scorers including LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves, defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 123-115 with significant contributions from Deandre Ayton, Rui Hachimura, and a surprising 25-point game from reserve Nick Smith Jr., showcasing the team's depth and resilience.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Sports Illustrated
Week 8 of college football features several potential upsets involving teams like Georgia, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Arizona State, Florida, SMU, USC, and Tennessee, with lines favoring favorites but opportunities for underdogs to pull off surprises, especially in matchups with lines greater than +5.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Sports Illustrated
The article predicts several NFL upsets for Week 7, including the Saints over the Bears, Colts over Chargers, Dolphins over Browns, Texans over Seahawks, and Cowboys over Commanders, highlighting underdog opportunities and key matchups.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Los Angeles Times
Milwaukee Brewers' manager Pat Murphy emphasizes their underdog status and the value of beating the big-market Dodgers in the NLCS, highlighting the Brewers' strong season and contrasting their small-market success with the Dodgers' star power and payroll. The article discusses the potential for a Brewers victory to be good for baseball, showcasing the team's resilience and strategic management against the Dodgers' star-studded lineup.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NPR
The MLB postseason begins with a wide-open field, featuring teams like the Mariners, Padres, Brewers, Yankees, Red Sox, Blue Jays, Phillies, Dodgers, and exciting young players, offering fans a variety of underdog stories, rivalries, and star power to root for.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CBS Sports
The article discusses early betting odds for NFL Week 3, highlighting significant line movements due to team performances and injuries, such as Joe Burrow's injury affecting the Bengals' odds and the Dolphins being heavy underdogs against the Bills, with other notable shifts involving teams like the Packers, Falcons, and Ravens.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NBC Sports
Patrick Mahomes has only been an underdog once at home in his NFL career, but this week the Chiefs are 1.5-point underdogs against the Eagles, marking only the second time in Mahomes' tenure that Kansas City is an underdog at home. The Chiefs, historically strong under Mahomes, lost their only previous home game as an underdog, and the Eagles are favored after beating the Chiefs in the Super Bowl last season and winning their Week One matchup. If the Chiefs lose, it will be their first 0-2 start with Mahomes as quarterback.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NBC Sports
Cleveland Browns players Denzel Ward and Jerry Jeudy feel disrespected by being 11.5-point underdogs against the Baltimore Ravens, viewing it as a challenge to prove their worth and potentially turn perception into motivation in the upcoming game.