https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/page/100/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/tiny-nicks-giant-picks-nfl-week-12-preview/(Apple, Spotify, Amazon links below) On this week's episode of Tiny Nick's Giant Picks we cover: Today in Sports History Who Was it a Bad Day For? Tease Up/Tease Down More Bagpipes Special Guests Tylan and Justin Week 2 Game Previews Best Bets Finished in t...20572Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/tiny-nicks-gambling-picks-11-21-4/Locks NFL (0.5 Unit) Pittsburgh Steelers/Cleveland Browns Under 36.5 (-110; Odds via Caesars): 7:15 PM CT on Prime Video   It’s all about the weather here, as Cleveland is expected to see a rain/snow mix at gametime with significant winds as well. That is the custom-made under formula, especi...20570Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/how-can-the-packers-limit-brock-purdy-as-a-scrambler/With just over seven minutes left in the third quarter of the Green Bay Packers' 2012 Divisional Round game in San Francisco, Colin Kaepernick took the snap from the pistol formation, faked a handoff to Frank Gore, kept the ball, and sprinted 56 yards for a touchdown.   “Colin Kaepernick,” Joe Bu...20566Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/declan-chisholm-is-making-himself-impossible-to-ignore/I’m not an NHL coach, and that’s for a good reason. However, to me, there is no good reason that Declan Chisholm shouldn’t be skating every game for the Minnesota Wild.       The Wild acquired Chisholm on waivers from the Winnipeg Jets on January 29, 2024, more than halfway through last season....20565Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/will-fleury-be-fully-appreciated-in-his-final-season/In many cases, complaining about a backup goalie not getting enough ice time is a good thing, and that’s the case for the Minnesota Wild this year. Through 17 games, the Wild have shown no reason to return to a 50/50 goaltending tandem like the last two seasons.       Despite losing three of hi...20562Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/tiny-nicks-gambling-picks-11-20-7/Locks NBA (0.75 Unit) New Orleans Pelicans @ Cleveland Cavaliers -8 First Half (-110; Odds via DraftKings): 6:30 PM CT on Fanduel Sports OH   The Cavaliers finally lost a game last night, and my guess is that it won’t sit well with them. If they want to get back to their dominant ways from th...20560Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/the-packers-defensive-front-struggled-against-the-run-vs-the-bears/The Green Bay Packers squeaked out a 20-19 victory against the Chicago Bears with a last-second blocked field goal to hold the lead. One of the game’s biggest storylines was the Bears’ relative efficiency on offense. Chicago converted three fourth downs, went 9/16 on third downs, and were generall...20557Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/its-time-to-end-the-quay-walker-experiment/It can’t get worse than this.   The Green Bay Packers took Quay Walker 22nd-overall in 2022, and his play at linebacker is about as bad as it gets. Green Bay’s win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday highlighted much of what has plagued the third-year player out of Georgia.   Walker’s stat line fro...20556Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/special-teams-was-finally-the-hero-against-chicago/Usually, when you're talking about the Green Bay Packers special teams unit, it's because they did something bad.   How joyous it is to write about special teams because they were not only competent but also saviors against the Chicago Bears on Sunday.   In addition to doing the little things ri...20555Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/will-devin-shore-maximize-his-opportunity-in-st-louis/The Minnesota Wild announced they will call up Devin Shore and Ben Jones to fill in the forward spots left by multiple injuries.       Joel Eriksson Ek and Mats Zuccarello suffered injuries during Thursday’s game against the Montreal Canadiens. Eriksson Ek is day-to-day, but Zuccarello underwen...20553Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/brock-faber-is-poised-for-4-nations-roster-spot/International play is one of the most exciting events in hockey on any level. As a global sport, international events allow fans worldwide to celebrate the game and see which nation can assemble the best team.       Unfortunately, the NHL has been on a hiatus from that party. The World Cup of H...20551Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/why-hasnt-brian-gutekunst-had-more-success-with-first-round-picks/Brian Gutekunst has made nine first-round selections during his seven drafts as the Green Bay Packers' general manager.   In 2018, Gutekunst traded up from pick 27 to pick 18 to draft Jaire Alexander. As a rookie, Alexander started 11 games, recorded 11 pass breakups, and had an interception. He...20550Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/wild-starting-significant-road-trip-in-st-louis/That's Wild         The Minnesota Wild are starting a pretty important three-game road trip on Tuesday night as they head down to Missouri to face the St. Louis Blues. The Blues have lost their last three home games -- including an 8-1 demolishing by the Capitals -- so they are desperate for so...20549Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/tiny-nicks-gambling-picks-11-19-5/Locks NBA (0.5 Unit) OKC Thunder/San Antonio Spurs Over 222.5 (-110; Odds via Caesars): 8:30 PM CT on TNT   This game is on TNT because it was anticipated that we’d see Victor Wembanyama square off against Chet Holmgren tonight, but the injury to Holmgren ended that idea. What I think that en...20548Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/will-the-packers-ever-recoup-the-value-of-jaire-alexanders-contract/As the proud owner of a home green No. 23 Jaire Alexander jersey, this pains me to write. Nobody wants to question the value of one of their favorite players. I’m not saying Alexander isn’t a great player when he’s on the field; he is. However, the cold, hard truth is that the Green Bay Packers ha...20547Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/chicagos-resurgent-offense-revealed-weaknesses-in-green-bays-defense/The Green Bay Packers edged out a 20-19 victory over the Chicago Bears on the road. It was a back-and-forth game that ended with the Packers blocking Chicago’s game-winning field goal attempt as time expired.     The Bears ranked third-worst in total offense, with 277 yards per game. So, Ch...20545Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/good-things-happen-when-christian-watson-gets-the-ball/As expected, special teams won the day for the Green Bay Packers in Sunday's matchup against the Chicago Bears.   The Packers still have a lot of work to do on some of their biggest season-long issues, including red-zone efficiency, drops, and the linebacker rotation. Still, they did just enough...20543Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/liam-ohgren-is-showing-us-the-difference-between-a-good-prospect-and-a-great-one/In recent seasons, Minnesota Wild fans have been spoiled by seeing what a future superstar looks like in their first NHL games. Kirill Kaprizov scored an overtime winner in his NHL debut, Brock Faber looked right at home in playoff action, and Matt Boldy catalyzed Kevin Fiala’s career year in 2021...20539Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/packers-give-bears-the-finger/On my “Packer Preview” radio show on Sunday morning, I said that I thought 20 points would be enough for the Pack to win the game.   Boom.   I neglected to mention that they might also need a perfectly placed middle finger.   The symbolism was exquisite, as was the execution on that fateful las...20538Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/tiny-nicks-gambling-picks-11-18-5/Locks NFL (0.5 Unit) Houston Texans First Half Team Total Over 13 (+100; Odds via Fanduel): 7:15 PM CT on ESPN   I really wanted to tease the Texans down in this game, but there’s no dance partner available tonight so time for a different approach. It’s been a successful approach if you’ve be...20537Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/do-the-packers-have-a-post-bye-week-problem/The Green Bay Packers are 3-3 under Matt LaFleur coming off the bye week. While it’s a .500 record, the team's post-bye performances have been inconsistent and often underwhelming,   After Green Bay’s Week 11 bye in 2019, the San Francisco 49ers dismantled the Packers, 37-8. They allowed Jimmy Ga...20536Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/tiny-nicks-gambling-picks-11-17-5/Locks NFL (1 Unit) 2-Team 6 Point Teaser (-110; Odds via Caesars)   Green Bay Packers PK @ Chicago Bears: 12:00 PM CT on FOX   I’d much rather be in the position Green Bay occupies this week, coming off the bye with a great health report and ready to extend their dominance over this opponent...20533Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/boldy-became-a-shining-light-after-guerin-took-a-shot-in-the-dark-on-him/January 16th, 2023.       That was the day a 21-year-old Matt Boldy signed a new seven-year, $49 million deal to stay in Minnesota through the 2029-30 season. Boldy signed his contract extension during the middle of a season in which he scored 31 goals and ended his second season with 63 points....20532Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/were-about-to-find-out-how-hard-it-is-to-replace-mats-zuccarello/Since signing with the Minnesota Wild in July 2019, the State of Hockey has been fretting about the moment Father Time would catch up with Mats Zuccarello. Five years later, the shifty forward seems to be avoiding decline as effectively as he avoids checks. His 84 goals and 281 points in 324 games...20531Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/tiny-nicks-gambling-picks-11-16-5/Locks NCAA Football (1 Unit) Boston College/SMU Over 53.5 (-110; Odds via Caesars): 2:30 PM CT on ESPN   Much was made of the Boston College defense early this season after they fared well against a couple of opponents who were top-10 teams at the time. But looking back at those and their oth...20530Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000