Mal Van Valkenburg, Las Vegas Review-Journal, 54-41-3 (overall record)
Today's best bet: New York Giants-Minnesota Vikings (over 43)
With the game on a neutral site, expect the offenses to take over on the fast track. The Giants are averaging 29.4 points on the road, while giving up 23.4 points a game. The Vikings showed more spark last week when Brett Favre left the game. Reports indicate Favre will probably not play.
Mal Van Valkenburg
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Coronado senior Amare Oba finished with 31 points and 12 rebounds to power the third-ranked Cougars to a road win over Mojave in boys basketball.
The Golden Knights rallied for four straight goals to earn a second straight win, but lost Carter Hart to an apparent leg injury in the first period Thursday.
