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deskgameJosh Allen’s start has his NFL MVP odds soaring. Allen might outpoint Patrick Mahomes when it counts most, as the Chiefs' superstar has not performed up to his stellar levels of previous seasons. Both teams have dealt with key offensive issues yet have kept on rolling to victories. deskgameGetting the lead will be important in the Sugar Bowl, but it’s not likely that either team will take too much risk by opening up the passing game more than usual. That means the clock will run for most of the first half, limiting possessions and scoring opportunities. deskgameBrooklyn also will gun aggressively from the outside; 47.3% of the Nets’ field goal attempts this season are from three-point range. Only Boston (55.9%) and Charlotte (49.7%) attempt a greater percentage of their shots from beyond the arc among Eastern Conference teams. The Knicks have allowed 13.7 three-pointers per game, which ranks 20th in the NBA, per TeamRankings. deskgameThe Mets didn’t dip into their minor league system to chase big names over the last two seasons, and Stearns has been known for his keen eye on nabbing players that deliver beyond expectations. Prime examples in 2024 included Sean Manaea, Luis Severino, Jose Quintana and Jose Iglesias, who were all key performers during the NL playoffs. First-year manager Carlos Mendoza proved to be an outstanding skipper.