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Appalachian State Mountaineers enter the Birmingham Bowl at 5-7 thanks to APR eligibility, while Georgia Southern Eagles arrive at 6-6 after securing bowl eligibility with a rivalry win. This matchup continues the “Deeper Than Hate” rivalry, now on neutral ground for the first time. Georgia Southern opened as a -2.5 favorite, with market support steady. Public lean favors the Eagles’ passing attack, but Appalachian State’s resilience as an underdog has drawn sharp interest. For broader market context, check the latest college football odds page. QB JC French IV leads the Eagles with over 3,000 passing yards, supported by WR Camden Brown’s 1,049 receiving yards and RB OJ Arnold’s 885 rushing yards. Defensively, Georgia Southern ranks top-10 in interceptions, giving them

Stanford closes its nonconference schedule Saturday night looking to carry momentum into ACC play. The Cardinal are 10-2 and coming off one of their most impressive wins of the season, a neutral-site victory over Colorado fueled by a historic performance from freshman guard Ebuka Okorie. You can follow updated pricing and market movement on the NCAA basketball odds page as Stanford returns home. Okorie poured in 32 points against Colorado, setting a school freshman scoring record while living at the free-throw line. He now averages 22.1 points per game and sits among a short list of freshmen nationally producing at that level. Stanford has won three straight, but home results have been uneven, which adds importance to this final tune-up.

Carolina returns from the break looking to reset after its toughest stretch of the season. The Hurricanes entered the pause on a three-game slide, surrendering multi-goal leads in all three losses. Their 5-2 defeat against Florida on Tuesday highlighted their recurring issue: third-period breakdowns. Jordan Staal and Rod Brind’Amour stressed the need for cleaner execution and stronger composure with leads. Detroit enters in a far different rhythm. The Red Wings carry a three-game winning streak and have won five of their last six. They sit tied with Carolina at 47 points, though with two more games played. Their recent surge reflects scoring depth, improved defensive structure and timely goaltending. Dylan Larkin’s two-goal performance against Dallas highlighted their resilience. John Gibson

Winnipeg and Minnesota reopen their seasons Saturday with different pressures and expectations. The Jets slipped toward the bottom of the standings after a Presidents’ Trophy year in 2024-25, and their recent form has raised concerns. They enter off seven losses in their last eight games and continue struggling with slow starts. They are 2-13-2 when allowing the first goal, a trend that defined their December slide. Scott Arniel emphasized the need for stronger individual and team consistency. Kyle Connor echoed that sentiment, pointing toward first-period urgency as a focus coming out of the break. Minnesota enters in a far different position. They sit third overall in the NHL, behind Colorado and Dallas in the Central Division. Their playoff path looks