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The Vegas Golden Knights and Columbus Blue Jackets are heading in 2 different directions right now. The Golden Knights enter this Saturday night matchup with wins in 5 of their last 6 games, with the lone loss coming in a shootout against the Islanders on Tuesday. Vegas is playing great hockey right now, and is looking to keep things rolling as they close out their 5-game road trip in Columbus. Vegas is 8-2-5 on the road so far this season, and is 3-0-1 on the current trip.

On the other side, the Blue Jackets have gone downhill in recent weeks and now find themselves at the bottom of the Metropolitan Division with 32 points on the season. They have lost 8 of their last 10 games, and have a tough assignment on their hands in this one. The Blue Jackets are giving up goals at an alarming rate, and rank 28th in the NHL allowing 3.48 goals per game on the season. The Golden Knights have scored 3 or more goals in 6 straight games, and should be able to keep things rolling in this matchup. Back the Golden Knights on the road.

Golden Knights vs Blue Jackets prediction: Golden Knights ML (-150) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.

The Nashville Predators are heading to Colorado to face the Avalanche for the third time this season. The series is currently tied at 1-1, with the Predators winning their last matchup 4-3. They have won four of their last five games and have been scoring goals in bunches. However, they aren’t a particularly strong team overall. They have only four wins on the road and are averaging just 2.77 goals per game this season. While their recent success may excite fans and players, they will certainly face a challenge tonight.

The Avalanche continue to set themselves apart from the competition. They have an impressive record of 12 wins, 0 losses, and 2 overtime losses at home, averaging four goals per game and just under 35 shots each night. If you manage to contain their offence, good luck scoring against them, as they allow only 2.19 goals per game and limit opponents to under 27 shots. Although the Predators defeated them earlier in the week, tonight’s game could have a very different outcome. Expect Colorado to come out strong, control the play, and take as many shots as possible on Juuse Saros, who is expected to start.

Predators vs Avalanche Prediction: Avalanche -1.5  (-130) available at the time of publishing. Playable at that number or better.

The Los Angeles Kings will be hosting the Calgary Flames for the night cap on Saturday night. The Kings, who were the best home team in the NHL last season, haven’t been great at home this year. They are just 4-6-3 on home ice. The Flames might be just what they need as they are 5-11-2 on the road this season. The Kings are the third-best defensive team in hockey, averaging only 2.50 goals against per game. I expect they will have no issues shutting down this Flames team that struggles to score. The Flames are tied for the worst offense in the NHL, averaging only 2.50 goals per game.

The Flames do not have much depth offensively. Outside of a few players, they do not pose much of a threat to score. This is shown by their league-worst offense. The tight defensive, hard forechecking style of game that the Kings play is going to wear down the defense of the Flames. I think the Kings will dominate this game on home ice and get it done in regulation time. Give me the Kings on the three-way money line.

Flames vs. Kings prediction: Kings 3-way ML (-115) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.

The top seed in the NFC is up for grabs heading into the final 4 weeks of the season. The Rams and Seahawks are tied atop the NFC West at 10-3 as the two squads meet next Thursday in Seattle. However, Los Angeles needs to take care of Detroit on Sunday at SoFi Stadium as the Lions are fighting for their playoff lives at 8-5. Detroit has alternated wins and losses in each of the past 9 games, coming off the 44-30 home triumph over Dallas last Thursday.

The Lions finished as the top NFC seed last season at 15-2, but were one-and-done in the playoffs after losing to the Commanders in the divisional round. Detroit hasn’t been able to find consistency since posting a 4-game winning streak following its opening week loss at Green Bay. Dan Campbell’s team is 3-3 away from Ford Field, which includes a 1-3 ATS mark as a road underdog. The Lions are averaging 18.5 ppg in the last 4 games off a victory, compared to 36.3 ppg in their first 3 games off a win.

The Rams bounced back from a shocking loss at Carolina 2 weeks ago to rout the banged-up Cardinals, 45-17 as 9.5-point road favorites. QB Matthew Stafford rebounded from a rough performance against the Panthers by throwing 3 TD passes and no interceptions. The Rams are back at SoFi Stadium, where they own a 5-1 record with the lone loss coming in overtime to the 49ers in Week 5. Los Angeles hopes to avenge a pair of defeats at Detroit the last 2 seasons, including in the 2023 Wild Card round, 24-23. Seeing Detroit’s inconsistency the last 2 months, let’s lay the points with the Rams here to take care of business at home.

Lions vs Rams best bet: Las Angeles Rams -6 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable to 6.5.

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If anyone had Phillip Rivers playing a game this season on their bingo card, I’d like to know their Super Bowl pick! The 44-year-old QB was signed to the Colts’ practice squad this week, and it will either be him or rookie QB Riley Leonard under center for Indy this Sunday. Neither option is pretty for a Colts team that has dropped 3 of 4 and is slowly falling out of the AFC playoff picture. Losing QB Daniel Jones to an Achilles injury was a brutal blow for this squad, but Indiana Jones was already playing with an injured fibula, which had greatly affected the Colts offense. Indianapolis is averaging just 3.7 yards per rushing attempt in their last 3 games (23rd), which has been a big drop off from their 5.0 yards per carry average over the entire season (4th in the NFL).

On the flip side, this Seahawks team is firing on all cylinders. After a slow start in Week 14 against the Falcons, they outscored Atlanta 31-3 in the second half en route to a 37-9 victory. Seattle has now won 7 of their last 8 games, with their only defeat coming at the Rams, 21-19. QB Sam Darnold has been elite this year, as the Seattle passing offense is averaging 8.9 yards per pass attempt (1st in the NFL), leading to 29.8 points per game (2nd in the NFL). A big story to watch will be whether Colts CB Sauce Gardner plays on Sunday because he missed last week’s loss to the Jags and didn’t practice on Wednesday due to a calf injury. The pass defense clearly struggled without Sauce, as Trevor Lawrence averaged 8.1 yards per pass attempt, which is much higher than the Colts’ season average (6.6).

The spread is huge, but I can’t find any reason to back the Colts in this one. Under Mike Macdonald, Seattle has been a 7+ point favorite 3 times at home, and they’ve won those games by 26, 22 and 31. Additionally, Sam Darnold has been a favorite of 6+ points 11 times as a starter, and he is 9-2 ATS in those games. Things won’t get easier for this Colts team, no matter who is under center, so give me Seattle in a blowout win.

Colts vs Seahawks prediction: Seattle Seahawks -13.5 (-110) available at the time of publishing, playable at that number.

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The Tennessee Titans picked up their 2nd win of the season last week with a 31-29 victory over the Browns, but could be brought back down to earth when they head to Levi’s Stadium to battle the San Francisco 49ers. Despite all those points, quarterback Cam Ward continued to struggle as he completed just 50 percent of his passes for 117 yards, while it was running back Tony Pollard who did the heavy lifting. Ward has been kept under 200 passing yards in 4 of his last 5 games and has thrown just 9 touchdown passes in 13 games, and 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh has to be salivating at letting his players loose on Ward.

But it’s the San Francisco offense that gives me confidence that they’ll be able to cover this lofty spread. The 49ers had their bye last week so will be raring to go in this one, and each of their last 5 victories have come by double digits. Christian McCaffrey has been in outrageous form even by his standards, and should dominate a Titans defense that has given up the 2nd-most rushing touchdowns along with the 2nd-most passing yards per attempt. With the San Fran attack getting healthy, we could see them run up the score here especially as they look to keep tight with the Rams and Seahawks, and it’s hard to see Tennessee having much of a response.

Titans vs 49ers prediction: 49ers -12.5 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable to 13.

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It’s a Big East matchup as the Providence Friars get ready to take on the Butler Bulldogs. After a few tough losses, Providence has shown it still possesses a high-powered offense capable of causing problems in the Big East this season. Jason Edwards leads the way with 18 points per game, and with three other players averaging double figures, the Friars present a balanced attack that can be difficult to contain. 

Butler will look to bounce back from its loss to Boise State, but it won’t get any easier against Providence. The Bulldogs lack the same level of depth, with only three players averaging double digits. Finley Bizjack leads the Bulldogs with 18 points per game, but the one player to keep an eye on in this matchup will be Michael Ajayi, who is averaging 16.2 points and 11.6 rebounds per game. Providence will need to find a way to slow Ajayi down in this matchup. The 6’ 7” senior does a great job at crashing the board, creating second-chance opportunities, and the Friars will look to the 6’ 10” Sophomore, Oswin Erhunmwunse, who averages seven rebounds per game to help box him out. The Friars play at a very fast pace, and that’s not Butler’s style. Butler will try to slow things down, but I expect the Friars to be too much on offense and should be able to keep this game closer than the Bulldogs would like. 

Providence vs Butler prediction: Providence +5 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.

The Pitt Panthers make the trek across the Keystone State to battle the Villanova Wildcats looking to turn things around. Pitt suffered an 80-73 loss at home against Hofstra as a 9-point favorite, going 1-4 straight up and against the spread in the past five games. As an underdog, Pitt is 1-2 ATS this season. However, in this series, the Panthers have not only won each of the past six meetings in this series since Feb. 21, 2010, but the Panthers are 5-1 ATS in that span, too.

For Villanova, it heads in looking to redeem itself after an ugly 89-61 beatdown from Michigan last time out on Tuesday. That halted a seven-game win streak for the Wildcats, although they’re just 3-3 ATS in the span. Villanova is just 3-2 ATS in the past five games as a double-digit favorite, too. The Wildcats have managed 80.7 PPG, while hitting 46.8 percent from the field, while going 36.5 percent from behind the three-point line. Defensively, Villanova has managed to allow 69.0 PPG, although teams are hitting 44.8 percent against them, while the Wildcats have one of the worst defensive three-pointer percentages at 39.8 percent. Look for Pitt, who hits at a 34.3 percent mark from downtown, to stay in the game and cover thanks to its perimeter shooting.

Pitt +10 (-110) at time of publishing. Playable to +8.5.

The Michigan Wolverines will travel to College Park on Saturday for a Big 10 Conference matchup against the Maryland Terrapins. Maryland is 6-4 on the season under new head coach Buzz Williams and they have lost three out of their last four games. Their last three high major games have resulted in a blowout loss for Maryland. Michigan has been one of the best teams in the entire country this season and are now the #1 team in the country on KenPom. The Wolverines are -19 on the road and I like Michigan to cover that spread.

Michigan to cover the spread is my best bet of the game because they have blown out every opponent they have played over their last six games. They have moved from preseason #11 KenPom ranked to the #1 ranked team following their blowout wins against Middle Tennessee, San Diego State, Auburn, Gonzaga, Rutgers and Villanova. Their defense should make it very hard for Maryland’s offense to score in this one as Michigan’s defense is ranked #1 nationally in adjusted defensive efficiency and #1 in two-point percentage. Maryland’s offense is ranked in #277 in two-point percentage and #130 overall, so I do not see them having much success in this one. Take Michigan to cover the big spread.

*Michigan -19 available at time of publishing. Playable at -20*

The Midshipmen are ranked, 9-2 SU, and on the brink of winning a 10th game. Meanwhile, Army is 6-5 and lost to Tarleton State, an FCS team, earlier this year. However, this rivalry throws all of that out the window. Regardless of where either team goes from here, we can be rest assured of one thing: this is the Super Bowl for both the Black Knights and Midshipmen. What does that mean? You don’t want to be laying points in this one, period.

This is the type of game where Army can do more than just cover, the Black Knights can win. Navy’s offense? Indeed, it is like a video game come to life. Blake Horvath and company lead the nation in rushing yardage, and they boast a top-25 offense in scoring — averaging 32.5 points per game. The problem? Navy’s defense. The Mids give up nearly 400 yards of total offense per game (112th overall in the FBS), and they surrender 27 points per contest. By those numbers alone, Army will be in position to cover if Navy’s usuals play out. But, if Army is in position to cover here, that means they will also be in a position to win. Given the volatility of America’s Game, an underdog that is live is an underdog that can win. Black Knights outright with the upset.

Army vs Navy prediction: Army Black Knights ML (+205) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.

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After a long and eventful college football regular season, the most wonderful time of the year is finally here. Bowl season might not be as essential across the college football landscape as it once was, but it still presents bettors with a plethora of games to handicap and wager on. The first matchup of college football’s unofficial postseason features a couple of strong programs, as the Boise State Broncos will take on the Washington Huskies in the LA Bowl on Saturday. Both teams are expected to be mostly intact in this game, and we shouldn’t see either side impacted all that much by opt-outs and potential transfers. With that in mind, I’m going to eschew taking a side on the spread and focus on the total in this contest.

For starters, Washington has been able to work through its injuries over the last few months and the Huskies should be healthier coming off a bye week. Furthermore, it looks like Washington is motivated to play in this game, as star running back Jonah Coleman and future NFL wide receiver Denzel Boston should be in the lineup on Saturday. Head coach Jedd Fisch recently stated that he expects all of his starters to suit up in this game, outside of those with long-term injuries. With that in mind, this offense is extremely dangerous, especially with quarterback Demond Williams playing behind an offensive line should be healthy for the first time in well over a month. Washington has shown that it can score with anybody when healthy (5th in success rate, 15th in EPA per play, 17th in points per drive), and it shouldn’t face much resistance against a Boise State defense that is 117th in points per quality drive allowed and has struggled against the run all season long.

On the other side, the Broncos offense should be largely intact for this game — including quarterback Maddux Madsen and the dynamic running back trio of Dylan Riley, Sire Gaines and Malik Sherrod. Latrell Caples and Chris Marshall should be able to generate success on the outside against a Washington pass defense that has struggled when stepping up in class this season. Both of these teams don’t play at an extremely fast pace, but given that it is the final game for a lot of key contributors on both offenses, I can’t imagine either unit taking their foot off the gas in a spot where they’ll both have a favorable matchup against their opponent. With nothing troubling in the weather forecast on Saturday, this game should finish in the mid-50s. Let’s start off bowl season with plenty of points.

Boise State vs Washington prediction: Over 52 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable to 52.5.

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I quite like what I’m seeing from the Knicks right now. Jalen Brunson and company are peaking at just the right time when they head to Vegas for the NBA Cup semifinals with big aspirations after winning their 8th game in 9 outings. A familiar foe awaits them in the semifinals when they take on the Orlando Magic for the 4th and final time this season. These two teams actually met just last Sunday with the Knicks coming out on top 106-100 to snap a mini 2-game win streak the Magic had put together in head-to-head meetings. Brunson in particular has looked unstoppable in this matchup. Through 3 games, he’s averaging 31.3 points and 8.7 assists per game.

It’s been the Desmond Bane show for Orlando over the past couple of weeks. He has finally set in with his new team, and the last 6 games have seen him elevate his game offensively — scoring 37 points on 3 occasions. This type of play couldn’t have come at a better time for the Magic, who have had their fair share of injuries. Franz Wagner injured his ankle against the Knicks on Sunday, and it’s unclear if he will be able to gut it out and play in the semifinal. Paolo Banchero is back though, and while he hasn’t been the same player in these 3 games back, the Magic hope he can regain his touch sooner rather than later.

Elimination games are always fun to watch. It’s not often you can get this excited during an 82-game regular season, and I really look forward to these games in Vegas. As good as the Magic have been at times this season, I believe they lack the necessary experience playing in big time moments. The Knicks have been to back-to-back East Finals, playing in a bunch of Game 7s along the way. Combine that with their recent run of 8 wins in 9 games, I think they have the winning formula here. Take New York to advance.

Knicks vs Magic prediction: New York Knicks ML (-170) available at time of publishing. Playable to -185.

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The Thunder are the story of the season — 24-1, defending champs, and blasting opponents en route to the NBA Cup semifinals. Because of that, the market is pricing them at a premium, and anyone backing OKC here is paying for the hype as much as the team. That’s where the overlay risk comes in and makes the Spurs the sharp side but to back, but that leads more into what we are really here to talk about – the total.

San Antonio’s upset win over the Lakers in Los Angeles showed they are not simply passengers in this tournament. The Spurs have improved dramatically since last season, and while they don’t have OKC’s star power, they have enough structure and versatility to compete far better than the point spread or the over/under suggests. The thing is, the Spurs will have to lean into their offense to get the job done here. San Antonio is not built for a defensive showdown like the total suggests, so they will have to find a breakthrough against the Thunder’s stout defense to have a chance. We have to like those prospects, the Spurs put up over 130 against the Lakers in Los Angeles to come away with the W, a game that eclipsed the 240 mark in total. Then there is the other side of it, the Thunder can trample the Spurs and leave them in wreckage, but even if that happens, 225 seems a bit low overall. Take the over.

Spurs vs Thunder prediction: Over 225.5 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.

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