deskgameThe second-annual Emirates NBA Cup begins tonight, as all 30 teams battle for spots in the knockout round and championship. The stakes aren’t typically high this early in the season, but last year’s NBA Cup brought playoff atmospheres in the finals games of the tournament. deskgameThe payouts for these wagers are not great, but what matters most is earning the $150 bonus. So, sacrifice the payout on your first $5 wager for a better chance of winning and claiming the big bucks. deskgameThe Georgia Bulldogs are a slight favorite (-1.5). If this were my bet to place, I would bet on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to win this game. deskgameThe No. 2 Auburn Tigers are the favorites to win their first men’s basketball national title. Auburn’s impressive 11-1 start has been bolstered by four victories over nationally ranked opponents, including a remarkable win against Purdue in the Battle of Birmingham.