The Commanders’ last-second 18-15 win impacted bettors because Chicago was about to win and cover after closing as a 1.5-point favorite. The Bears took in 53% of the money in against-the-spread bets, but Washington (+100) was a more popular pick for the moneyline, taking in 75% of the bets and 69% of the money. The Commanders were the most bet underdog to win on Sunday.
In college football, Indiana (-5.5) was the most bet team to cover on Saturday, bringing in 83% of the bets. The Hoosiers had little trouble with Washington, winning 31-17 to move to 8-0 this year.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are up 2-0 in the World Series against the New York Yankees. In Game 2, the Dodgers were -140 on the moneyline and took in only 29% of the bets and 39% of the money. In Game 1, the Dodgers were -125 on the moneyline and took in 38% of the bets and 44% of the money. Los Angeles is now -450 to win the World Series, while New York is +340.
Upsets of the Week
The Browns, who beat Baltimore 29-24, closed as 8.5-point underdogs, making them the third-biggest underdog in Week 8 NFL betting. In against-the-spread betting, 69% of the bets and 66% of the money was on the Ravens to cover the spread. Cleveland was +350 on the moneyline, so if a bettor bet $100, they would have won $350.
The PGA Tour was in Japan over the weekend for the Zozo Championship, where Nico Echavarria won for the second time in his career. Entering the tournament, he had +20000 odds to win and took in only 0.2% of bets and 0.1% of the money.
Coming up
With the college football season in full swing, here’s a look at Heisman Trophy betting.
Colorado’s Travis Hunter is the most popular pick among bettors. At +250, he is bringing in the most bets (16.8%) and the most money (31.1%). He’s seen his odds improve weekly — a week ago he was +1800.
There is no dearth of pizza spots in Mumbai, leaving the curious pizza lover spoilt for choice. From affordable and popular staples to wholesome artisanal versions, the city has places catering to various pizza preferences. So how does one stand out and entice foodies to return? The answer does not have to be overly complicated. Pass The Salt, a new pizza destination in Fort, shows that it’s all about thoughtfulness and technique. Our recent dinner at the cafe allowed us to taste some of its signature dishes and we experienced a delightful convergence of flavour and texture.
Photo Credit: Pass The Salt
Co-founders Kruti Sanghvi and Vishal Shah first established Pass The Salt as a pizza delivery kitchen during the COVID-19 pandemic. Kruti became a self-taught chef after quitting her job as a biomedical engineer. Operating out of Vile Parle, the cloud kitchen specialised in indulgent Chicago-style deep-dish pizzas and Vienna-style thin-crust pizzas. The former was something Kruti was especially excited to deliver to Mumbaikars. After forming a loyal customer base all over the city, the couple decided to take their venture to the next level and set up a dine-in establishment offering its bestsellers and other innovative dishes.
Eventually, Pass The Salt opened the doors of its cafe in June 2024 in a heritage building in South Mumbai’s Fort area – situated in a bylane opposite St. Thomas Cathedral. You may miss it while strolling down the more popular streets of this historic neighbourhood. But that’s the thrill of finding a hidden gem which is seemingly tucked away in plain sight. Inside the establishment, the decor exudes simplicity and comfort through its checkerboard flooring and seating with B&W stripes. The well-lit space has a casual and warm vibe, creating an atmosphere for relaxation through food. Those wanting to grab a quick bite and drink can also sit at the coffee bar opposite the entryway.
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The fully vegetarian menu features sharing plates, calzones, tartines, burrata plates, grilled cheese sandwiches and non-alcoholic drinks, apart from the two signature types of pizzas. The beverages include specialty coffees, artisanal hot brews and cold coffees by the homegrown brand Koinonia Coffee Roasters. We began our meal with a generous portion of the Avocado & Grapefruit Salad, whose wholesomeness contrasted with the indulgence of the Spaghetti Cheese Croquettes. While the cafe doesn’t serve pasta, its alternative use as a filling is fun and gratifying (there’s also a pizza stuffed with Mac & Cheese on the menu). Many of the appetisers feature bread bases, but the croquettes are among the few exceptions.
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As we took our time deciding our pizza orders, we sipped on the Chamomile Blue Pea Iced Tea – which turned out to be a rather polarising drink at our table. It’s a unique combination that may win you over or may seem too bizarre to taste. A less risky choice is the refreshing Black Currant Iced Tea with a green tea base. Our favourite beverage discovery of the evening was the Oko-Caribe Iced Latte, made with the eponymous cacao from the Dominican Republic. The cold mocha beautifully balanced the potency of the chocolate and coffee. It also had a subtle hint of bitterness that we loved.
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Among the options for the Chicago-style Double Crust Deep Dish Pizza, we selected the San Gennaro (filled with onions, roasted red peppers, banana peppers, marinated black olives and jalapenos). All the deep-dish pizzas here are made with a rich San Marzano sauce and whole milk mozzarella. Our server lifted a slice from the pan to the plate and the sight of the stringy ‘cheese pull’ looked like something out of a foodie dream. As we bit into the crust and through the layers, we closed our eyes in pure enjoyment. The crust was solid enough to carry the weight without contributing much heaviness to the pizza. Despite the apparent decadence of the dish, the freshness and balance of the ingredients ensured we didn’t feel unpleasantly full after eating so much.
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The pizza that followed was also a testament to the mastery of technique at Pass The Salt. Among the signature Thin Crust Pizzas, we chose the Hawaiian Barbeque. It’s the only one in this category that doesn’t feature a San Marzano sauce. Detractors of “pineapple on pizza” may disagree, but when executed well, this fruit can lend a wonderful complexity to this beloved treat. And the version here is proof. The sweetness of the juicy marinated pineapple (complemented with grilled onion rings and smooth barbeque sauce) clashed deliciously with the heat of green chillies and red paprika. The other aspect that wowed us was the buttery and flaky base, which was reminiscent of a crispy croissant. It was a notch above a regular thin crust, as it added another dimension to the pizza without stealing the spotlight from the toppings.
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For dessert, we tried the Burnt Basque Cheesecake, which was good but needed a creamier texture. We did not get to try the savoury dessert named after the brand as it was over by the end of our dinner. But we relished a heavenly bowl of Salted Caramel Gelato in its place.
Pass The Salt is well worth the hike to Kala Ghoda and is fortunately located just a few hundred metres behind the Flora Fountain. Those already frequenting the area should take advantage of having such a spot in their proximity. And those who cannot make it to the cafe can savour the delights at home (within the extended delivery radius). The pizzas are known to travel quite well, and this is a point of pride for the brand, we are told.
PEQUOT LAKES — Dan Mudgett and the Pequot Lakes Patriots could have overlooked their Week Two opponent.
With a big Section 7-3A game against Two Harbors looming, Pequot could have gone through the motions Friday, Sept. 6.
That’s not what happened.
Pequot took its opening drive 72 yards on six plays and concluded with a 6-yard John Paul Elsenpeter touchdown run. It never relented and beat down the Pine City Dragons 60-0.
“We didn’t want to play down and we didn’t have the greatest week,” Pequot Lakes head coach Bill Magnuson said. “We really challenged them in pregame about not having any regrets and don’t ever look back and always give your best and that’s what a lot of them did tonight.”
The Patriots scored on almost every offensive possession and two of Pine City’s.
1/47: Pequot Lakes’ John Paul Elsenpeter scoops up a fumble before running it for a touchdown against Pine City on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, at Pequot Lakes. Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch
2/47: Pequot Lakes’ John Paul Elsenpeter runs a fumble back for a touchdown against Pine City on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, at Pequot Lakes. Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch
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4/47: Pequot Lakes’ Landen Brill intercepts the ball against Pine City on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, at Pequot Lakes. Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch
5/47: Pequot Lakes’ John Paul Elsenpeter, left, and Aaron Clark celebrate a touchdown by Clark against Pine City on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, at Pequot Lakes. Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch
6/47: Pequot Lakes’ Tade Magnuson runs the ball against Pine City on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, at Pequot Lakes. Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch
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Elsenpeter corralled a Pine City fumble on their first possession and scored from 20 yards out.
Landen Brill, who recovered a fumble minutes earlier, intercepted a pass and returned it 7 yards for a TD.
Pequot Lakes’ Landen Brill intercepts the ball against Pine City on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, at Pequot Lakes.
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On the next play, Micah Loukota picked off a Pine City pass. On the next play, Mike Oseland found Aaron Clark for a 47-yard touchdown pass.
“It’s just fantastic,” Mudgett said about seeing the ball go in the end zone. “When you see a touchdown happen. It’s the best feeling in the world. The confidence level is high for the rest of the game. We were so high when we saw them going in, especially early like that.”
Pequot’s Connor Welle then recovered a fumble and three plays later Oseland hit Clark again for a 13-yard score.
Pequot Lakes’ Micah Loukota intercepts the ball against Pine City on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, at Pequot Lakes.
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“It’s great to create turnovers, and your defense scores twice, but then you also get short fields and you execute,” Magnuson said. “You could see we focused on the pass game early. We wanted to get that going because it was a little raw last week. I thought he did a nice job. That was the focus to get that pass game going.”
Oseland finished 8-of-9 passing for 138 yards and the two scores in just one half of play. Clark hauled in four passes for 93 yards and Bryar Nordby caught four passes for 47 yards.
“It was very important to get the passing going,” Mudgett said. “Michael, first time starting a varsity game last week, he’s got it down now. We put good protection up for him. Now it’s just going to be up from here.”
Kamrin Hulke added a 7-yard touchdown run in the second quarter and Tade Magnuson scored from 10 yards out for a Pequot 47-0 halftime lead.
The Patriots’ defense, aside from its five turnovers, held Pine City to -11 yards of offense in the first half.
Pequot Lakes’ Tade Magnuson runs the ball against Pine City on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, at Pequot Lakes.
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“When you put up stats like that the confidence for the entire week is high,” Mudget said. “Going into that next game we’re going to be up.”
The second half was a junior varsity battle. Because of running time and offensive efficiency, the Patriots ran just 10 offensive plays on two possessions. They scored on both. In the third quarter, Jobey Tvedt broke numerous tackles to score from 8 yards. In the fourth quarter, Griffen Hannah broke off the left side and sprinted 72 yards for the final score. Hannah finished with 100 yards on just five carries.
“We could have been balanced, but we wanted to focus on that pass game,” Magnuson said. “We ran the ball really well last week. We kept focusing on passing, but then we had to settle in and run the run game late.”
Pequot Lakes’ John Paul Elsenpeter runs a fumble back for a touchdown against Pine City on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, at Pequot Lakes.
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Pequot finished with 377 yards of offense on just 33 plays and held Pine City to 59 total yards on 44 plays.
“It was important because we got a hard win last Thursday,” Mudgett said about not having a let-down performance. “It was a good win. We got a lot of reps in and we got the film. We put a lot of new stuff in for this game and so now we just know what to fix. It’s going to be a good game next week.”
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