Edges Don’t Shout: TNF Props Stack, Bankroll to 89%, and a Multi-League Map

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📅 Thursday, Nov 6, 2025 • 10:30 AM ET

BrownBagBets Daily Card

Last night reminded us why October’s volatility taught patience and why the first week of November keeps rewarding it—edges show up, but they don’t shout. We faded the noise, leaned into the clean prices, and the read held. The tape says progress, but more importantly, the process looked like itself again.

We track the month like a P&L, not a highlight reel: bankroll sits at 89% after last night and that’s the metric that governs us. We’re bankroll‑focused, not unit‑flexing on single bets; every wager is just one debit or credit in a 30‑day statement.

Fam, thank you for pressure‑testing numbers and keeping our screens honest.

If you’re new here, our approach comes from the forthcoming eBook BrownBagBets Laws: Betting as Cash Flow—early 2026 release. Grab early access at brownbagbets.com/sign-up for insider breakdowns, worksheets, and more.

Heads up on TNF: we’ve got more props than we usually carry in a single game because the indicators stacked; we don’t tell the process what to output—we bet what the signals aggregate and what the bankroll model green‑lights.

Early view: a multi‑league card with a TNF core, a couple of NHL moneylines, one NCAAB angle we like at current price, and selective NBA exposure pending afternoon movement.

Yesterday’s Results — Wed, Nov 5

UEFA — Chelsea at Qarabag

Qarabag +1.5 (−110)
Wager 1%WIN

UEFA — Kairat Almaty at Inter

Under 4.5 (−135)
Wager 1%WIN

UEFA — Galatasaray at Ajax

Ajax +0.25 (−105)
Wager 2%LOSS

UEFA — Atalanta at Olympique

Atalanta +0.5 (−128)
Wager 2%WIN

UEFA — Barcelona at Club Brugge

Over 3.5 (−120)
Wager 3%WIN

NCAAF — Kent State at Ball State

Ball State ML (−135)
Wager 4%WIN

NHL — Blues at Capitals

Capitals ML (−145)
Wager 3%WIN

NHL — Blue Jackets at Flames

Blue Jackets ML (−102)
Wager 4%LOSS

NBA — Nets at Pacers

Pascal Siakam over 26.5 pts (−105)
Wager 1%LOSS

NBA — Nets at Pacers

Pacers −6 (−125)
Wager 1%LOSS

NBA — Timberwolves at Knicks

Knicks ML (−150)
Wager 2%WIN
Net impact (risk model): winning 7–4 day; process alignment mattered more than the margin.

Performance Dashboard — November (Live)

Bankroll (start→current)
100% → 89%
Updated with yesterday’s 7–4 slate
27–27–1
MTD Record
50.0%
Win Rate
We manage the month like a P&L; size and selection follow the indicators, not the ego.
By Sport
UCL (UEFA)
7–3
EPL
2–2
NCAAF
6–5
NFL
6–9–1
NHL
3–1
NBA
1–3
NCAA Basketball
1–2
By Market
Spread
10–8
Moneyline
8–11
Totals
7–2–1
Props
3–5

YTD Bankroll Tracker — 2025

Jan
82%
Feb
124%
Mar
128%
Apr
147%
May
58%
Jun
52%
Jul
121%
Aug
124%
Sep
171%
Oct
142%
Nov (MTD)
89%
Month-end review mindset: we celebrate the month, not the moment. 7 of 10 completed periods were net positive.

Today’s Plays — Early Card

NFL — Las Vegas Raiders at Denver Broncos (TNF)

Geno Smith over 19.5 Completions (−125)
Stake 1%

NFL — Raiders at Broncos

Courtland Sutton over 57.5 Receiving Yards (−115)
Stake 1%

NFL — Raiders at Broncos

RJ Harvey Anytime TD (+215)
Stake 1%

NFL — Raiders at Broncos

Bo Nix under 33.5 Pass Attempts (−120)
Stake 1%

NFL — Raiders at Broncos

Broncos Team Total over 26.5 (−110)
Stake 3%

NFL — Raiders at Broncos

Broncos −8.5 (−115)
Stake 3%

NCAAB — Omaha at Abilene Christian

Abilene Christian ML (−185)
Stake 2%

NHL — Blues at Sabres

Sabres ML (−130)
Stake 2%

NHL — Flyers at Predators

Predators ML (−115)
Stake 2%

NBA — Clippers at Suns

Suns ML (−140)
Stake 3%

NBA — Clippers at Suns

Under 224.5 (−105)
Stake 2%
Final snapshot posts by 5:00 PM ET. If the market runs through our numbers, we pass—no forced action.

About the BrownBagBets Laws

New here? Our decisions are guided by a framework we’ll publish in early 2026 as BrownBagBets Laws: Betting as Cash Flow. Each law is a practical rule we apply in real time—this month you’ll see us rotate principles like Law #6: No Forced Action, Law #4: Small Edges Compound, and Law #9: Correlation Can Kill. Want early access and free worksheets? brownbagbets.com/sign-up.

FAQ

How do you size stakes across many leagues?
We scale 1–4% by indicator strength and correlation risk. The month’s bankroll target defines risk per play.
What triggers adds or passes?
If price crosses our threshold or correlation stacks too high, we pass. If new indicators appear and risk stays clean, we add at 5:00 PM ET.
Where can I learn the Laws?
The eBook lands in early 2026. Get early access and bonus resources at brownbagbets.com/sign-up.
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