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The Largest Selection of Wholesale Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Products in Colorado Springs

When it comes to trying new, exciting cuisine, few foods hit the spot like a deliciously fresh Mediterranean meal. However, we know that it can be very difficult to find authentic Mediterranean grocery wholesalers in Colorado Springs, CO. Having lived in metro Atlanta for years, we realized that our customers needed an easy way to find quality wholesale Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food in bulk. That is why we created Nazareth Grocery Mediterranean Market - to give everyone a chance to enjoy tasty, healthy food, desserts, and authentic Mediterranean gifts at wholesale prices.

Founded in 2009, Nazareth Grocery has become one of Colorado Springs's leading international wholesale grocery stores. We are very proud to serve our customers and do everything in our power to give them the largest selection of high-quality wholesale goods available.

If you're looking for the freshest, most delicious Middle Eastern wholesale products and ingredients, you will find them here at the best prices in the state. We encourage you to swing by our store in Marietta to see our selection for yourself. We think that you will be impressed!

The Nazareth Difference

At Nazareth Grocery Mediterranean Market, our mission is simple: bring you and your family the largest selection of wholesale Mediterranean products in Colorado Springs. When coupled with our helpful, friendly staff and authentic Middle Eastern atmosphere, it's easy to see why we are the top Middle Eastern grocery wholesaler in Colorado Springs, CO. We're proud to carry just about every kind of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern product that you can think of, from prepared meals and hookahs to fine seasonings and sweets. We're here for our customers and want each one of them to have a unique, one-of-a-kind experience when they shop with us.

Our loyal customers love our selection of the following wholesale foods and gifts:

  • Fresh Breads
  • OlivesOlives
  • HummusHummus
  • CheesesCheeses
  • SaucesSauces
  • Savory-FoodsSavory Foods
  • DessertsDesserts
  • DrinksDrinks
  • HookahsHookahs
  • TobaccoTobacco
  • SaucesGifts
  • Much More!Much More!

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Most Popular Wholesale Mediterranean Foods

There is so much more to Mediterranean food than pizza and pasta. The perfect climate combined with delicious foods and amazing wine makes the Mediterranean incredibly irresistible. That's why our customers absolutely love to buy this kind of cuisine in bulk. Every country in this region has its own set of specialties and delicacies, each with its own flavors and styles of preparation.

Mediterranean countries include:

  • France
  • Greece
  • Italy
  • Turkey
  • Syria
  • Egypt
  • Israel
  • Libya
  • Morocco
  • Tunisia
  • Spain
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So, when it comes to the most popular wholesale Mediterranean products in Colorado Springs,
what are we talking about?

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Feta Cheese

Feta cheese is a classic Mediterranean dairy product that is often enjoyed on its own, in Greek salads, on bread, or mixed with zucchini. Depending on where the feta is sourced and produced, the cheese can be made from cow, sheep, or goat milk, or even a combination of the three. Regardless of the animal it comes from, this delicious cheese is a crowd favorite.

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Baba Ganoush

This Levantine dish is one of the most well-known Mediterranean dishes to eat in the United States. It typically comes in the form of a dip, served with pita or another kind of dipping bread. Commonly served before dinner as an appetizer of sorts, it usually features tahini, eggplant, garlic, spices, and sometimes yogurt. This tasty cuisine works great as a spread on a sandwich, or you can even eat it with a spoon, all on its own.

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Baklava

If you have never tried authentic baklava before, get ready to have your mind blown. This dessert is a traditional Mediterranean food that will have your taste buds craving more and more. Once you open a box of baklava from our Mediterranean grocery wholesaler in Colorado Springs, CO, you won't want to stop eating! Baklava is made with layers of thin filo dough, which is layered together, filled with chopped nuts (think pistachios), and sealed with honey or syrup. Baklava is so good that its origins are debated, leaving many wondering which country invented the dessert. Everyone from the Turks to the Greeks and even Middle Easterners hold unique takes on baklava. Try each one to discover your favorite!

Most Popular Wholesale Middle Eastern Foods

Fresh, healthy, aromatic, rich: it's no wonder that the popularity of Middle Eastern cuisine and products has skyrocketed in the United States. This genre of cuisine features a large variety of foods, from Halvah to Labneh. If there were one common theme throughout all Middle Eastern food, it would be the bright, vibrant herbs and spices that are used. These flavorings help create rich, complex flavors that foodies fawn over. Typically, Middle Eastern food is piled high for all to eat, with enough food for an entire republic to put down.

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Tabbouleh

This refreshing, healthy dish is chock-full of greens, herbs, tomatoes, and bulgur (or cracked wheat), creating a memorable, bold flavor. This dish may be eaten on its own or paired with a shawarma sandwich or helping of falafel. It's best to buy your ingredients in bulk to make this dish because it tastes best freshly made with family around to enjoy. Just be sure to bring a toothpick to the tabbouleh party - you're almost certain to have some leafy greens stuck in your teeth after eating.

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Shawarma

We mentioned shawarma above, and for good reason - this dish is enjoyed by men and women around the world, and of course, right here in the U.S. Except for falafel, this might be the most popular Middle Eastern food item in history. Shawarma is kind of like a Greek gyro, with slow-roasted meat stuffed in laffa with veggies and sauce. The blend of spices and the smoky meat mix together to create a tangy, meaty flavor that you will want to keep eating for hours. For western-style shawarma, try using beef or chicken. For a more traditional meal, try using lamb from our Middle Eastern grocery distributor in Colorado Springs, CO.

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Hummus

Traditionally used as a dip meant for fresh pita, hummus is a combo of chickpeas, garlic, and tahini, blended together until silky, smooth, and creamy. You can find hummus in just about any appetizer section of a Middle Eastern restaurant menu. That's because it's considered a staple of Middle Eastern food that can be enjoyed by itself, as a spread, or with fresh-baked pita bread. Hummus is also very healthy, making it a no-brainer purchase from our grocery store.

Benefits of Eating a Mediterranean Diet

If there's one diet that is most well-known for its health benefits, it has got to be the Mediterranean diet. In 2019, U.S. News & World Report listed the Mediterranean diet as No. 1 on its best over diet list. This incredible diet has been cited to help with weight loss, brain health, heart health, diabetes prevention, and cancer prevention.

Whether you already love Mediterranean food or you're looking to make some positive changes in your life, this "diet" is for you. Eating cuisine like Greek food, Persian food, Turkish food, and Italian food is healthy and tastes great. Even better than that? At Nazareth Wholesale Grocery, we have many staples of the Mediterranean diet for sale in bulk so that you can stock up on your favorites at the best prices around.

So, what exactly is the Mediterranean diet?

It is a way of eating that incorporates traditional Greek, Italian, and other Mediterranean cultures' foods. These foods are often plant-based and make up the foundation of the diet, along with olive oil. Fish, seafood, dairy, and poultry are also included in moderation. Red meat and sweets are only eaten in moderation, not in abundance. Mediterranean food includes many forms of nuts, fruits, vegetables, fish, seeds, and more. Of course, you can find at them all at our wholesale Mediterranean grocery store!

Here are just a few of the many benefits of eating a healthy Mediterranean diet:

Reduced Risk of Heart Disease

Reduced Risk
of Heart Disease

Many studies have been conducted on this diet, many of which report that Mediterranean food is excellent for your heart. Some of the most promising evidence comes from a randomized clinical trial published in 2013. For about five years, researchers followed 7,000 men and women around the country of Spain. These people had type 2 diabetes or were at a high risk for cardiovascular disease. Participants in the study who ate an unrestricted Mediterranean diet with nuts and extra-virgin olive oil were shown to have a 30% lower risk of heart events.

Reduced Risk of Stroke for Women

Reduced Risk
of Stroke for Women

In addition to the heart-healthy benefits of a Mediterranean diet, studies have shown that eating healthy Mediterranean and Middle Eastern foods can reduce the chances of stroke in women. The study was conducted in the U.K., which included women between the ages of 40 and 77. Women who stuck to the Mediterranean diet showed a lower risk of having a stroke - especially women who were at high risk of having one.

Benefits of Eating a Mediterranean Diet

First and foremost, purchase your Mediterranean and Middle Eastern wholesale foods from Nazareth Grocery - we're always updating our inventory! Getting started on this healthy, delicious diet is easy.

Try these tips:

Try these tips

1.

Instead of unhealthy sweets like candy and ice cream, try eating fresh fruit instead. It's refreshing, tasty, and often packed with great vitamins and nutrients.

2.

Try eating fish twice a week, in lieu of red meat. Fish is much healthier and doesn't have the unfortunate side effects of red meat, like inflammation.

3.

Try planning out your meals using beans, whole grains, and veggies. Don't start with meats and sweets.

4.

They're tasty, but try to avoid processed foods completely.

5.

Instead of using butter to flavor your food, use extra virgin olive oil instead. Olive oil contains healthy fats and tastes great too.

6.

Try to get more exercise and get out of the house. The Mediterranean lifestyle is an active one, best enjoyed in the beautiful sunshine when possible.

Why Buy Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Products Wholesale?

Buying wholesale and retail are quite different. When you buy products from a wholesaler, you're essentially buying from the middleman between a retail establishment and the manufacturer. Wholesale purchases are almost always made in bulk. Because of that, buyers pay a discounted price. That's great for normal buyers and great for business owners, who can sell those products to profit. This higher price is called the retail price, and it is what traditional customers pay when they enter a retail store.

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Colorado Springs area military events starting Dec. 17

EVENTSJAN. 9Israel-Hamas Conflict: How Did We Get Here and How Do We Go Forward? — With Kris Bauman, Assistant Professor of Political Science, 5:30 p.m., The Pinery at the Hill, 775 W. Bijou St., $45. Registration: tinyurl.com/2am3bucr.ONGOINGComeback Yoga — Free in-person and virtual yoga classes for military service members and their families; ...

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JAN. 9

Israel-Hamas Conflict: How Did We Get Here and How Do We Go Forward? — With Kris Bauman, Assistant Professor of Political Science, 5:30 p.m., The Pinery at the Hill, 775 W. Bijou St., $45. Registration: tinyurl.com/2am3bucr.

ONGOING

Comeback Yoga — Free in-person and virtual yoga classes for military service members and their families; comebackyoga.org.

DAV Chapter 26 Membership Meetings — Hot meal at 6 p.m., meeting starts at 7 p.m., second Tuesdays, 6880 Palmer Park Blvd., open to all veterans and their guests; dav26co.org.

410 Veterans Group Meeting — 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Black Eyed Pea, 887 N. Academy Blvd. All veterans and spouses, all branches and eras welcome; 605-460-6317.

Women's Equine-Assisted Mental Health Group — 10:30 a.m.-noon Wednesdays. Hosted by StableStrides for women veterans who have experienced trauma. Call for information: 719-495-3908.

Men's Equine-Assisted Mental Health Group — 12:30-2 p.m. Wednesdays. Hosted by StableStrides for men looking for an active and solution-oriented therapy to manage symptoms of PTSD, depression or anxiety. Call for information: 719-495-3908.

The Southern Colorado Retiree Assistance Council Meeting — 10 a.m. second Wednesdays, The Hub, Peterson Space Force Base. Open to all military retirees and surviving spouses; 719-556-7153.

Society of Military Widows Monthly Meeting — 10:30 a.m. last Wednesday of the month, The Hub, Peterson Space Force Base. Open to surviving spouses; Margaret Melchi, 719-331-6669.

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Pikes Peak Veterans Council Meeting — Doors open at 6 p.m., meeting at 6:30 p.m., last Wednesday of the month, DAV No. 26 Building, 6880 Palmer Park Blvd. All veteran organizations welcome, open to the public; Kathy Hanner, 719-651-6967, [email protected].

The National Museum of World War II Aviation tours — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays, 755 Aviation Way, $11-$17, free for WWII veterans. Tickets: 719-637-7559.

American Legion Post 5 Game Night & Dinner — 6 p.m. second Fridays, 15 E. Platte Ave.; 719-632-0960.

Colorado Springs Chapter Wear Blue: Run to Remember — 9 a.m. first Saturdays, Cottonwood Creek Park, 7040 Rangewood Drive; wearblueruntoremember.org/coloradosprings.

Pikes Peak Honor Bell Planning Meeting — Purpose is to plan and lead the creation of a 2nd honor bell to serve the Pikes Peak National Cemetery and the Pikes Peak region. The Honor Bell Foundation’s mission is to create a community of veterans to foster public appreciation of military service and honor their fellow veterans with a proper, final tribute, 10 a.m. first Saturdays, American Legion Post 209, 3613 Jeannine Drive; honorbell.org.

Pikes Peak Detachment of the Marine Corps League Meeting — 8 a.m. breakfast, meeting starts at 9 a.m., third Saturday, DAV Chapter 26, 6880 Palmer Park Blvd., $10 for breakfast; pikespeakmcl.org.

Dutch Nelsen Chapter of the Korean War Veterans Association — 11:30 a.m., with lunch at noon, third Saturdays, Elks Lodge, 3400 N. Nevada Ave. Open to all who served in Korea 1945 to present; Mike Thomason, 719-214-6121.

DAV Chapter 26 Bingo — Doors open at 4:30 p.m., bingo at 6:30 p.m., Sundays, 6880 Palmer Park Blvd., 12 or older; dav26co.org.

American Legion Post 5 Sunday Brunch — 10 a.m.-1 p.m. third Sundays, 15 E. Platte Ave.; 719-632-0960.

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Annual holiday giveaway event attracts thousands in Colorado Springs

A line of families wrapped around the Colorado Springs Event Center Saturday morning for the annual Bob Telmosse Foundation Christmas giveaway event.For the past 41 years, the giveaway has been a staple in Colorado Springs, providing free clothing, toys, bicycles and food for the underprivileged.An entrepreneur and former owner of the Denver Warehouse, Telmosse's event reportedly was born of a “hoax” in 1983.According to the foundation’s website, a fake advertisement was run in The Colorado Springs Gaze...

A line of families wrapped around the Colorado Springs Event Center Saturday morning for the annual Bob Telmosse Foundation Christmas giveaway event.

For the past 41 years, the giveaway has been a staple in Colorado Springs, providing free clothing, toys, bicycles and food for the underprivileged.

An entrepreneur and former owner of the Denver Warehouse, Telmosse's event reportedly was born of a “hoax” in 1983.

According to the foundation’s website, a fake advertisement was run in The Colorado Springs Gazette-Telegraph for a food giveaway at Telmosse’s business.

“When people came to his business, Bob explained the mistake and had them come back the next day and provided them with food from his own resources,” the website states.

And with that, the annual giveaway was born.

Following Telmosse's death in 2006, the event prevailed, transforming into a bike giveaway in 1984, which has grown ever since.

“It’s been amazing watching it grow. Bob would be doing cartwheels,” said Carol Reinert, Telmosse's widow and vice president of the foundation.

According to Reinert, the giveaway is expected to serve over 3,000 recipients this season.

“I think this year has the most volunteers we’ve ever seen,” Reinert said. “Every year, I think I’m too old and I won’t be coming back, and then I get here and I’m like, yes. It fills my cup.”

Hundreds of volunteers could be seen cheerfully guiding the crowds throughout the epic display of donated clothing, toys, bikes and food.

“Santa Claus is here, the Grinch is here, the bikes, the toys, the games, the clothing — lots of free items to be given away,” said Tony Hoewisch, owner of Ted’s Bicycles.

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Described by fellow volunteers as one of the event’s “driving forces,” Hoewisch and his bike shop have been involved for over 20 years.

“I love to give, I love to make people happy and help them be happy, it has always been one of my drives,” Hoewisch said. “That’s why I like the bike industry so much; it’s what it does for people.”

First-year volunteer Terri Modlich relayed the joy of being a part of this year’s event.

“Just to be able to see the amount of love that's been transpired here and conveyed to all of these families. To me, it’s just a total act of altruism,” Modlich said.

Making his way to the bike corral, Hoewisch beamed as he observed a volunteer walking one child over to a colorful array of bicycles.

“You can pick whichever one you want,” the volunteer could be heard saying, as the small child pointed to a pink-and-purple tasseled bike.

Once a bike is selected, it is then brought over to one of Hoewisch’s technicians to ensure everything is in working order, and fitted to each child.

Lead technician Tim Lopez has volunteered his time to the event for roughly 10 years.

“It’s great, it’s really wonderful,” Lopez said. “Some of the kids are a bit shy, but you can tell they’re excited.”

Lopez said his reason for coming back year after year is a childhood memory of being given his first bike by a colleague of his father's.

“Any opportunity to return the favor, I’ll take it.”

Milahnie Perry's career-high 27 points helps Air Force women past Weber State

Milahnie Perry poured in a career-high 27 points and the Air Force women won their third straight, topping Weber State 70-58 on Saturday afternoon at Clune Arena.Perry, a sophomore, hit 11 of 18 shots, including 3 of 4 3-pointers. She has reached double figures in every game this season, and in three of her past five quarters.Freshman Keelie O’Hollaren scored nine of her 15 points in the second quarter, as the Falcons outscored the Wildcats 23-7 to take control of the game. Air Force’s lead grew as large as 24 point...

Milahnie Perry poured in a career-high 27 points and the Air Force women won their third straight, topping Weber State 70-58 on Saturday afternoon at Clune Arena.

Perry, a sophomore, hit 11 of 18 shots, including 3 of 4 3-pointers. She has reached double figures in every game this season, and in three of her past five quarters.

Freshman Keelie O’Hollaren scored nine of her 15 points in the second quarter, as the Falcons outscored the Wildcats 23-7 to take control of the game. Air Force’s lead grew as large as 24 points.

The Falcons committed just nine turnovers, compared to 22 for Weber State (3-8). They also led 15-7 in assists.

Air Force (7-4) will play its final two nonconference games on the road — at Clemson on Tuesday, as SMU on Thursday — before opening Mountain West play at Fresno State on Dec. 30.

The seven wins for the Falcons is the second most through 11 games in the program’s history since moving up to the Division I level in 1996. Only the 2005-06 team, which started 9-2, was better at this point in the season.

Texas and Colorado are two very different states with opposite climates, geographies and elevations.

Even so, the Lone Star State has become a prime recruiting ground for Air Force’s basketball team.

Seven players on the 2023-24 roster — Ethan Taylor, Rytis Petraitis, Jeffrey Mills, Corbin Green, Beau Becker, Wyatt Boeker and Sam Akinrelere — hail from Texas.

Texas, the second largest state in the United States in both landmass and population, has several different regions and six cities with populations over 500,000 people. But regardless of which region in the state a player is from, the Falcons’ players from Texas noted an instant bond with the teammates from their state.

“It’s pretty cool,” said Green, a forward from Midlothian. “We can relate to a lot of things that we grew up with.”

Mills, a guard from Flower Mound, said, “You already have some sort of bond and chemistry, and you can just run with it. It’s great.”

College athletics have changed greatly since Air Force coach Joe Scott’s first stint at the Academy.

He began coaching Air Force in 2000 — long before the transfer portal and NIL (name, image and likeness) began to affect college sports. Both of those aren’t much help to Air Force, as the Falcons cannot admit transfers and cadets cannot accept NIL deals.

Scott has found Texas to be an important recruiting ground. The coach has noticed a trend in Texans that they think highly of Air Force and the other service academies, and he’s uses that to his advantage.

“We’ve had a lot of people come in, and they value what the Academy stands for,” Scott said. “There are so many kids in Texas and there seems to be a healthy respect for Air Force.

“Not kids that want to transfer or want money — that’s not what we do. We have to continue to find kids who want to come here and want an education.”

The Texas to Air Force connection is nothing new. The Falcons have had four or more players from the Lone Star State on their roster each year since 2014.

Some of the Falcons’ top players have come from the state. Lavelle Scottie, who is fourth all time in scoring at Air Force, is from Fort Worth. A.J. Walker, from San Antonio, was the team MVP in 2021 and 2022 and is seventh on the program’s all-time scoring list.

Though the Air Force-Texas pipeline has been worthwhile, it’s one that takes adjusting to for the student-athletes.

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The Air Force Academy’s elevation is 6,788 feet above sea level. Texas’ average elevation is 1,700 feet, with most major cities well below that number.

That alone makes the move tough for cadets, at first.

“It took me a few months,” Green said. “I had to get used to it.”

Eventually, it becomes natural.

“Honestly, you just have to have one really tiring practice,” Mills said. “One practice where you have your hands on your knees, and you’re good after that.”

Once the cadets are settled into the elevation and different climate, they said they enjoy living in Colorado Springs.

Petraitis often golfs when weather — and practice and game schedules — allow. Others said they’ve enjoyed exploring Colorado’s mountainous terrain.

Plus, Colorado Springs has several Texas-based restaurant chains, such as Whataburger, Torchy’s Tacos, Rudy's and more.

“I feel like I’m at home,” Taylor said.

Saturday’s game against the University of Texas at Arlington will be a homecoming for the Falcons’ seven Texans. Four of the seven are from the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including Petraitis, who grew up in Arlington.

But more important than that, it’s another chance for Air Force to win.

The Falcons’ six-game winning streak ended last Saturday against Eastern Washington. Saturday’s game is the second-to-last one on the non-conference slate and would be a good opportunity for them to begin a new run ahead of Mountain West play.

“We have to continue working to be the team that, no matter what, plays harder than our opponents,” Scott said after Air Force’s loss last Saturday.

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Air Force Falcons @ UT Arlington MavericksCurrent Records: Air Force 7-3, UT Arlington 5-4The UT Arlington Mavericks will take on the Air Force Falcons in a holiday battle at 5:00 p.m. ET on Saturday at at Dickies Arena. UT Arlington is hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.Winning is just a little bit easier when you work as a team to rack up 13 more assists than your opponent, a fact UT Arlington proved last Wednesday. They took their game at home with ease, bagging a 74-3...

Air Force Falcons @ UT Arlington Mavericks

Current Records: Air Force 7-3, UT Arlington 5-4

The UT Arlington Mavericks will take on the Air Force Falcons in a holiday battle at 5:00 p.m. ET on Saturday at at Dickies Arena. UT Arlington is hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.

Winning is just a little bit easier when you work as a team to rack up 13 more assists than your opponent, a fact UT Arlington proved last Wednesday. They took their game at home with ease, bagging a 74-37 victory over the Trailblazers. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory UT Arlington has managed all season.

Meanwhile, Air Force unfortunately witnessed the end of their six-game winning streak on Saturday. They took a 73-68 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Eagles. Air Force didn't live up to their potential and found themselves falling short of the advantage oddsmakers thought they had coming into the game.

Ethan Taylor put forth a good effort for the losing side as he scored 22 points along with three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Beau Becker, who scored 17 points.

The Mavericks now have a winning record of 5-4. As for the Falcons, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-3.

Saturday's matchup is shaping up to be a scrappy game: UT Arlington have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 41.6 rebounds per game. It's a different story for Air Force, though, as they've been averaging only 33.1 rebounds per game. Given UT Arlington's sizeable advantage in that area, Air Force will need to find a way to close that gap.

UT Arlington is hoping to beat the odds on Saturday, as the experts think they're headed for a loss. For those looking to play the spread, keep UT Arlington in mind: they have a solid 5-2 record against the spread this season.

UT Arlington is a slight 1-point favorite against Air Force, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 1-point spread, and stayed right there.

The over/under is set at 131.5 points.

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As featured on INSIDER TIPS FOR ENJOYING YELLOWSTONE IN WINTER GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Jake Moody missed an extra-point attempt in sixth grade and it bothered him even after a photo showed the ball teed up sideways.San Francisco's kicker hasn't missed since.By hitting all six of his extra point kicks in the ...

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GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Jake Moody missed an extra-point attempt in sixth grade and it bothered him even after a photo showed the ball teed up sideways.

San Francisco's kicker hasn't missed since.

By hitting all six of his extra point kicks in the 49ers' 45-29 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Moody has made 53 straight PATs — the most since the NFL moved the kick back to the 15-yard line in 2015.

“I mean, it’s good — it’s what I’m shooting for,” Moody said. “But that’s my job, obviously, not trying to miss any. If I can keep that going, hit lots of extra points every game, that usually means we’re winning, so hopefully we keep that up.”

The Niners raised a few eyebrows by using a third-round pick on Moody at this year's NFL draft, making him the first kicker drafted within the first three rounds since Tampa Bay took Roberto Aguayo in the second in 2016.

Despite being hampered by a quadriceps injury late in preseason camp, Moody got his rookie season off to a strong start, becoming the first kicker in NFL history to hit three field goals and three PATs in each of his first three career games.

Fans started to question the Niners' draft decision when Moody missed what would have been a winning field goal in a loss to Cleveland that ended San Francisco's undefeated start at five games.

The 24-year-old has been steady since missing twice in the Oct. 15 loss, even if the high-scoring 49ers (11-3) haven't needed his field-goal kicking.

Moody hadn't attempted a field goal in the previous two games before connecting against the Cardinals (3-11). The 43-yard kick in the fourth quarter gave him 107 points on the season, breaking the team rookie record of 105 set by Doug Brien in 1994 with three games still left in the season.

Moody's streak of 53 straight made extra points is one more than Stephen Gostkowski had for New England in 2015.

“If you’re not focused, you’re not approaching it as any other kind of field goal, you might get a little lackadaisical and hit a bad kick,” Moody said. “So it’s just important to stay focused for every single kick.”

Moody certainly has been.

He doesn't recall missing an extra point in high school and had a perfect five-year run at Michigan, hitting all 148 of his kicks. Moody won the Lou Groza Award as the nation's best kicker in 2021 and holds numerous Michigan records, including career points with 355.

How good has Moody been? He has only missed one PAT attempt in practice during his rookie season — and even that had him fuming.

“It was a super windy day, but I'm trying to make every kick, even in practice,” he said. “It doesn't matter what it is, a game or practice by myself, if I miss a kick I'm going to be (angry).”

Thankfully for Moody, he doesn't miss much.

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