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  • Drew’s Thursday Picks

    Drew’s Thursday Picks

    By: Andrew DaBella

    11-18-2025

    On Thursday, November 20th at 7:15 p.m. (CST), Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills (7-3) travel to Houston to take on Davis Mills and the Houston Texans (5-5) at NRG Stadium.

    Lets start with a recap of the previous games for these two teams:

    The last outing for the Bills had them matched up against Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers, to which both teams were 6-3, and were looking for a big win.

    This game went on to be by #1 nominee for game of the year. While it was not a shootout from both teams, it was a massive scoring affair with the lead shifting back and forth until the 4th quarter.

    Josh Allen finished the night going 19-30 with 317 Yds, 3 rushing TDs, 3 passing TDs, and 2 Ints, leading the bills to a 44-32 win.

    The Houston Texans last outing was not as pretty of a win, but a win none the less.

    With Davis Mills leading the charge with CJ Shroud on concussion protocol they traveled to Nashville to take on the Cam Ward and the Tennessee Titans.

    The Texans defense held Tennessee to 13 points on the night with 229 yards of total offense and 4 yards per play. While this may sounds impressive, the titans are last in the league for points scored and yards per game.

    On the offensive side of the ball, the Texans scored under 20 points for the 6th time this season with this being the first win while scoring this low.

    Below are my personal picks for this Week 12 Thursday night matchup:

    O/U set at 43.5

    Bills: Spread -5.5 money: -255

    Player Props:

    Josh Allen under 224.5: he has been held under this mark in half of his games this season and faces the #1 defense in the league and #3 in passing defense. While this does have the possibility to go the other if the Texans offense gets moving, this game could pose to be low scoring.

    James Cook III over 93.5 rushing and receiving: hitting this mark in the past 3 of 5 games I believe Allen will targeting him more for short yard distance against a defense that may shut down the run.

    Anytime TD scorers (possibilities)(take your pick): These three are who I believe to be the most likely to score a touchdown:

    Josh Allen: Anytime -120

    Tyrell Shavers: Anytime +550

    James Cook: Anytime -115

    Texans: Spread +5.5 money: +210

    Player Props:

    Davis Mills under 210.5: Houston’s offense faces the #2 passing defense in the league with a backup quarterback who was held to only 137 yards against a top 10 passing defense in the league

    Woody Marks over 63.5: He has not hit this mark in his last 5 games, but now faces the 31st running defense in the league. Bills allow 153 yards per game, splitting the backfield with Nick Chubb, it is possible he hits his over as well set at 20.5

    Anytime TD scorers (possibilities)(take your pick): These three are who I believe to be the most likely to score a touchdown:

    Woody Marks: Anytime +125

    Jayden Higgins: Anytime +500

    Davis Mills: Anytime +1200

    Updates will be available on Friday night on whether or not these props came into fruition.

  • Shift of focus for the Tigers

    Shift of focus for the Tigers

    By: Andrew DaBella

    11-18-2025

    On Saturday, November 15th, the LSU tigers won a tough fought battle against the Arkansas Razorbacks 23-22.

    This win comes at a crucial time as the Tigers switch the outlook of their season from a championship berth to a bowl appearance and win.

    This shift comes after firing of Head Coach Brian Kelly amid a tough loss to an undefeated Texas A&M squad 49-25 as well as failed expectations and hopes put upon this team during the offseason.

    The hype around LSU was spearheaded by hopes of an undefeated season, CFB championship, and senior quarterback bringing the Heisman back to the Boot, but as the season unfolded the tide shifted.

    There has been plenty movement for the LSU football team in the last month regarding both the player and staffing side of the ball.

    Staffing changes have included the firing of Head Coach Brian Kelly, leading to associate Head Coach Frank Wilson taking over as interim during what has become a push for Lane Kiffin.

    The athletic director position has seen changes as well with the firing of Scott Woodward and the naming of his successor in Verge Ausberry.

    On the player side, Michael Van Buren Jr. has begun to see an influx in reps with the appointment of Frank Wilson, leading to the vacation of his red-shirt after a start against Arkansas.

    Staying on the offensive side, Harlem Berry has begun to see an increased amount of carries in the ground game, and has begun to show the boot why he was recruited in the first place, and what the future may hold.

    These two young talents come at a hopeful time as the tigers looked to bounce back in a game against Arkansas, after 3 ranked losses in a row, in hopes to win out the rest of their season and clinch a bowl win.

    Even with changes currently underway, this tigers football team needs to find a new identity for themselves during the postseason in order to bring themselves back to the top of the SEC.