The New York Rangers and the Pittsburgh Penguins will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Mellon Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Penguins listed as 165-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game’s total is sitting at 5½.

Ryan Callahan potted the lone goal in the Rangers’ 5-1 loss to the Lightning on Friday as a -110 pick’em. That game’s six goals made it OVER the posted over/under (5.5).

Evgeni Malkin and Matt Cooke tallied in the Penguins’ 3-2 loss to the Islanders on Friday, as -135 favorites. That game’s five goals went UNDER the posted over/under (5.5).

Team records:
New York: 13-11-1
Pittsburgh: 17-9-0

New York most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Florida are 6-4
After playing Tampa Bay are 6-4
After a loss are 5-5

Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Ottawa are 7-3
After playing NY Islanders are 6-4
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of the NY Rangers last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the NY Rangers last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of the NY Rangers last 15 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
NY Rangers are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against NY Rangers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Rangers
Pittsburgh is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games at home

Next up:
Pittsburgh at NY Rangers, Monday, November 30

The Georgia Bulldogs and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Bobby Dodd Stadium.

Oddsmakers currently have the Yellow Jackets listed as 7½-point favorites versus the Bulldogs, while the game’s total is sitting at 57½.

Georgia was upset 34-27 by Kentucky in Week 12 as a 10-point favorite. The combined score made it OVER the posted total of 50.

Joe Cox threw for 292 yards with three touchdown passes in the loss for Georgia.

Josh Nesbitt threw for two touchdowns and Jonathan Dwyer rushed for two more as Georgia Tech bombed Duke 49-10 in Week 11.

The Jackets covered the 14-point spread, while the final score played to a push.

Current streak:
Georgia Tech has won 8 straight games.

Team records:
Georgia: 6-5 SU, 3-7 ATS
Georgia Tech: 10-1 SU, 7-3 ATS

Georgia most recently:
When playing in November are 7-3
When playing on grass are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing outside the conference are 8-2

Georgia Tech most recently:
When playing in November are 7-3
When playing on grass are 9-1
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing outside the conference are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Georgia is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Georgia Tech
Georgia is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Georgia Tech
Georgia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Georgia Tech
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Georgia’s last 5 games when playing Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Georgia Tech is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Georgia Tech is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Georgia Tech’s last 5 games when playing Georgia

Next up:
Georgia Tech at Clemson, Saturday, December 5

The Florida State Seminoles and the Florida Gators will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

Oddsmakers currently have the Gators listed as 25-point favorites versus the Seminoles, while the game’s total is sitting at 56.

Florida State got a last-second touchdown from RB Lonnie Pryor to edge Maryland 29-26 at Doak Campbell Stadium in Week 12.

Maryland covered as a 16.5-point road underdog while the final score played UNDER the 57.5-point total.

Florida was in championship form, destroying FIU 62-3 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Week 12.

Florida covered as a 47-point road favorite while the final score played OVER the 60-point total.

Current streak:
Florida State has won 2 straight games.
Florida has won 11 straight games.

Team records:
Florida State: 6-5 SU, 3-7 ATS
Florida: 11-0 SU, 4-5-1 ATS

Florida State most recently:
When playing in November are 5-5
When playing on grass are 6-4
After being outgained are 7-3
When playing outside the conference are 6-4

Florida most recently:
When playing in November are 10-0
When playing on grass are 10-0
After outgaining opponent are 10-0
When playing outside the conference are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Florida State’s last 5 games on the road
Florida State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida State’s last 5 games when playing Florida
Florida State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Florida State
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida’s last 5 games when playing Florida State

Next up:
Florida at Alabama, Saturday, December 5

The Samford Bulldogs and the Texas Tech Red Raiders will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at United Spirit Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Red Raiders listed as 12-point favorites versus the Bulldogs, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

Current streak:
Texas Tech has won 6 straight games.

Team records:
Samford: 1-4 SU, 3-1 ATS
Texas Tech: 6-0 SU, 0-1 ATS

Samford most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Elon are 2-0
After playing McNeese State are 0-1
After a win are 6-4

Texas Tech most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
After playing Stephen F. Austin are 2-4
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Samford is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Samford’ is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Samford is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Texas Tech’ is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

Next up:
Samford home to Elon, Thursday, December 3
Texas Tech home to Washington, Thursday, December 3

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Gators take on the Seminoles, the Horned Frogs try to leap over the Lobos, and the Warriors play host to the Lakers.

Colliding on the gridiron . . .

Top-ranked Florida will meet Florida State on Saturday afternoon in a battle of state rivals. The Gators (11-0 SU, 4-5-1 ATS) pounded Florida International last time out, getting 215 yards and two TD strikes from Tim Tebow in a 62-3 victory. Tebow also rushed for 102 yards and a score in that win, and he’ll be playing his last home game on Saturday. The Seminoles (6-5 SU, 3-7 ATS) beat Maryland 29-26 in their last game, but they’re pegged as big 24.5-point ‘dogs for Saturday.

Unbeaten TCU is also a big favorite on Saturday, as they’re giving 44.5 points to New Mexico. The No. 4 Horned Frogs (11-0 SU, 8-2 ATS) had no trouble with Wyoming last time out, rolling to a 45-10 road victory. Andy Dalton threw for 168 yards and a touchdown for TCU in that win, while Matthew Tucker ran for 134 yards and a pair of scores. The Lobos (1-10 SU, 4-7 ATS) finally picked up a victory last week, snapping a 14-game skid with a 29-27 win over Colorado State.

No. 18 BYU is a 7.5-point home favorite against No. 22 Utah in Saturday’s lone ranked matchup, while No. 7 Georgia Tech is giving 7.5 points to Georgia. As well, it’s No. 11 Oklahoma State at Oklahoma (-8), No. 14 Virginia Tech (-16) at Virginia, No. 15 Clemson (-3) at South Carolina, Arkansas at No. 17 LSU (-3.5), and No. 19 Miami (-7) at South Florida. As well, No. 24 USC (-13) hosts UCLA.

Tipping off on the hardwood . . .

There are just five games on the NBA’s schedule for Saturday, with Charlotte at Washington, Dallas at Cleveland, Orlando at Milwaukee, Portland at Utah, and the Lakers at Golden State. Los Angeles last played on Tuesday night, cruising to a 100-90 home win over New York. Kobe Bryant poured in 34 points in that win, and Ron Artest added 17 points. Golden State fell 118-104 to San Antonio in their last game on Wednesday, with Monta Ellis scoring 42 points in that defeat.

The Legends Classic, Chicago Challenge, and Las Vegas Invite all continue in college hoops action on Saturday, while No. 4 Villanova plays host to La Salle. The ranked Wildcats have started the season 5-0 (3-1 ATS), and they’re coming off a 79-67 win over Mississippi in the championship game of the Puerto Rico Tip-Off. Scottie Reynolds tossed in 21 points in that win. The Explorers (3-1 SU, 1-2 ATS) beat Tulane 61-59 last game, with Kimmani Barrett scoring 14 points.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

Finally, there are 13 games on the NHL’s Saturday slate, with the Islanders at New Jersey, Ottawa at Boston, Philadelphia at Atlanta, Calgary at Columbus, Carolina at Buffalo, the Rangers at Pittsburgh, Detroit at St. Louis, Florida at Nashville, Tampa Bay at Dallas, Minnesota at Colorado, Edmonton at Vancouver, Chicago at Los Angeles, and Washington at Montreal. The Capitals blanked Buffalo 2-0 in their last game on Wednesday, with Semyon Varlamov picking up the shutout. The Habs fell 3-1 in Pittsburgh in their Wednesday outing.

The fans at Madison Square Garden will be treated to a game between the Connecticut Huskies and the Duke Blue Devils when they take their seats on Friday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Blue Devils listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Huskies, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

Jerome Dyson poured in 22 points and grabbed seven rebounds as Connecticut tore apart LSU 81-55 in the semifinals of the NIT Tip-Off on Wednesday. Connecticut easily covered the 7-point spread, while the 136 points fell UNDER the posted total of 139.

Kemba Walker helped out in the win with 18 points.

Jon Scheyer dropped 16 points and dished out seven assists to lead Duke past Arizona State 64-53 in the semifinals of the Dick’s Sporting Goods NIT Season Tip-Off in New York on Wednesday night.

Duke covered as 9.5-point favorites, while the teams played UNDER the 142-point total set by oddsmakers.

Current streak:
Connecticut has won 4 straight games.
Duke has won 5 straight games.

Team records:
Connecticut: 4-0 SU, 1-3 ATS
Duke: 5-0 SU, 3-1 ATS

Connecticut most recently:
When playing on Friday are 9-1
Before playing Boston University are 1-0
After playing LSU are 1-1
After a win are 8-2

Duke most recently:
When playing on Friday are 8-2
Before playing Wisconsin are 1-0
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
Connecticut’ is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Connecticut’ is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Duke’ is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Duke’ is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

Next up:
Connecticut home to Boston University, Wednesday, December 2
Duke at Wisconsin, Wednesday, December 2

The St. Louis Blues and the Nashville Predators will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Sommet Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Predators listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Blues, while the game’s total is sitting at 5.

Ty Conklin stopped 34 shots and the Blues pulled out a 4-3 shootout win over the Stars on Wednesday, as +130 underdogs. The teams played OVER the posted over/under (5.5).

Erik Johnson, David Backes, and T.J. Oshie each tallied in regulation for the Blues.

David Legwand scored at 3:07 of overtime, lifting the Predators to a 4-3 win over the Avalanche on Wednesday. The Predators won that game as +105 underdogs, while the combined seven goals made it OVER the posted over/under (5.5).

J.P. Dumont, Marcel Goc, and Shea Weber on the power play also scored for the Predators.

Current streak:
Nashville has won 7 straight games.

Team records:
St. Louis: 9-9-4
Nashville: 14-8-1

St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
Before playing Tampa Bay are 3-3-1
After playing Dallas are 7-3
After a win are 3-7

Nashville most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Minnesota are 7-3
After playing Colorado are 4-6
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of St. Louis’s last 15 games when playing on the road against Nashville
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of St. Louis’s last 19 games
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of St. Louis’s last 22 games when playing Nashville
St. Louis is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
Nashville is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Nashville is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Nashville’s last 15 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Nashville is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against St. Louis

Next up:
St. Louis home to Detroit, Saturday, November 28
Nashville home to Florida, Saturday, November 28

The fans at TD Garden will be treated to a game between the Toronto Raptors and the Boston Celtics when they take their seats on Friday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Celtics listed as 9½-point favorites versus the Raptors, while the game’s total is sitting at 204.

Chris Bosh led the way for Toronto with 18 points and 14 boards in its 116-81 loss to Charlotte on Wednesday night.

Charlotte covered as 2.5-point home favorites, while the game played OVER the 194.5-point total listed by oddsmakers.

Paul Pierce had 27 points, six rebounds, and six assists to lead the Celtics past the 76ers 113-110 on Wednesday night.

Boston couldn’t cover as 13-point home favorites, while the game played OVER the 188.5-point total listed by sportsbooks.

Current streak:
Boston has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
Toronto: 7-9 SU, 8-8 ATS
Boston: 11-4 SU, 5-10 ATS

Toronto most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
Before playing Phoenix are 5-5
After playing Charlotte are 2-8
After a loss are 5-5

Boston most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
Before playing Miami are 5-5
After playing Philadelphia are 7-3
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Toronto is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto’s last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Toronto’s last 21 games when playing on the road against Boston
Toronto is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Boston is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Toronto
Boston is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Toronto
Boston is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games at home
Boston is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games

Next up:
Toronto home to Phoenix, Sunday, November 29
Boston at Miami, Sunday, November 29

The Pittsburgh Panthers and the West Virginia Mountaineers will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium.

Oddsmakers currently have the Panthers listed as 1-point favorites versus the Mountaineers, while the game’s total is sitting at 48.

Pittsburgh gave up 19 points in the fourth quarter, but managed to hold on for a 27-22 victory over Notre Dame in Week 11. Pittsburgh failed to cover the 6-point spread, while the 49 points went UNDER the posted total of 59.

Dion Lewis ran for 152 yards with a touchdown to lead the way.

West Virginia was defeated 24-21 by Cincinnati in Week 11 as a 9.5-point underdog. The 45 points went UNDER the posted total of 57.

Jarrett Brown ran for 34 yards and a TD, while throwing for 177 yards with a touchdown in the loss.

Current streak:
Pittsburgh has won 6 straight games.

Team records:
Pittsburgh: 9-1 SU, 6-3 ATS
West Virginia: 7-3 SU, 3-6 ATS

Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing in November are 6-4
When playing on turf are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing within the conference are 8-2

West Virginia most recently:
When playing in November are 6-4
When playing on turf are 9-1
After being outgained are 6-4
When playing within the conference are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh’s last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games on the road
West Virginia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
West Virginia is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
West Virginia is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of West Virginia’s last 6 games

Next up:
Pittsburgh home to Cincinnati, Saturday, December 5
West Virginia at Rutgers, Saturday, December 5

The Alabama Crimson Tide and the Auburn Tigers will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Oddsmakers currently have the Crimson Tide listed as 9½-point favorites versus the Tigers, while the game’s total is sitting at 46.

Chris Todd completed 20-for-28 for 238 yards with two touchdowns in Auburn’s 31-24 loss to Georgia in Week 11 as a 4-point underdog. The 55 points went as a PUSH against the posted total of 55.

Current streak:
Alabama has won 11 straight games.

Team records:
Alabama: 11-0 SU, 7-4 ATS
Auburn: 7-4 SU, 5-5 ATS

Alabama most recently:
When playing in November are 7-3
When playing on grass are 10-0
After outgaining opponent are 9-1
When playing within the conference are 9-1

Auburn most recently:
When playing in November are 5-5
When playing on grass are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing within the conference are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Alabama is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Alabama is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Alabama is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Alabama’s last 5 games when playing Auburn
Auburn is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Alabama
Auburn is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Auburn’s last 5 games when playing Alabama
Auburn is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Alabama

Next up:
Alabama home to Florida, Saturday, December 5