Preakness Stakes Expert Picks, Odds and News

The holiday weekend is stacked with top-level races across Churchill Downs, Del Mar, and Aqueduct. With opportunities for bettors to capitalize on Saratoga betting trends, explore offtrack betting, and analyze evolving horse racing odds, these races bring variety and depth to the late-season stakes schedule. 

After winning 41 games last season, the Houston Rockets were seen as a team on the rise, hoping to secure a playoff spot. However, by the season's quarter mark, no one could have predicted that the Rockets would be leading in rebounds, second in defensive rating, and fourth in net rating while dominating various hustle metrics.

Week 12 brings critical matchups that could shape the playoff picture and NFL futures, including a Sunday Night Football Odds changer showdown between the Eagles and Rams.  Every game matters as contenders like the Broncos surge and the 49ers fight through injuries. Let’s break down the key matchups and predictions for this pivotal week.

The Houston Texans face the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football in a high-stakes Week 11 matchup at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Texans are listed as 7-point road favorites in NFL Futures following a close Sunday Night Football loss to the Detroit Lions. Meanwhile, the Cowboys are looking to break a four-game losing streak but face significant challenges after losing quarterback Dak Prescott for the season. Let’s analyze each team’s performance and how their current situations may shape this matchup.

The NFL's unique scheduling presents a Black Friday matchup between AFC West rivals as the Las Vegas Raiders travel east to face the Kansas City Chiefs. The Raiders are struggling through a challenging season, sitting at 2-9 after a 29-19 loss to Denver. Meanwhile, the Chiefs, leading the AFC with a 10-1 record, narrowly defeated the Panthers 30-27 last week. For those interested in NFL Futures, this divisional contest offers insights into how Kansas City’s dominance could impact playoff seeding.