<p>The Devils and Lightning are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Lightning will host the game at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. The Devils come into this Eastern conference matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>NEW JERSEY DEVILS VS TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tampa Bay Lightning +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Amalie Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Lightning to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Lightning on the moneyline (-107)</li><li>The Lightning are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will New Jersey Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>The Devils fell to 12-6-2 after a 3-0 loss to the Flames. New Jersey was favored on the puck line, but they failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>All of the scoring came in the third period, with the Flames finding the net at 14:26, 14:54, and 16:45. The Devils struggled offensively, managing just 22 shots on goal while committing 19 giveaways.</p><p>New Jersey's offense was shut out in their 3-0 loss to Calgary. The Devils took 22 shots on goal but were unable to find the back of the net, marking the first time this season they've been held scoreless.</p> <p>New Jersey had 19 giveaways in the game. The Devils were held scoreless through the first two periods, and despite 22 shots on goal, they couldn't break through in the third either.</p><p>Defensively, the Devils held firm through the first two periods, but they allowed three goals in the third, including an empty-netter. Jacob Markstrom made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the defense added 5 takeaways and 22 hits.</p><h3>Will the Lightning Pull Through as the Home Underdog?</h3><p>Tampa Bay fell to 8-6-1 after a 7-4 road loss to the Jets. The Lightning took an early 2-0 lead, but their defense faltered, allowing seven unanswered goals. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for 11, easily surpassing that mark.</p>

<p>As the underdog on the puck line, Tampa Bay failed to cover. Four different Lightning players scored in the game, but their defense couldn’t hold up, especially in the third period, when they allowed four goals.</p><p>In their recent 7-4 loss to the Jets, Tampa Bay's offense managed 30 shots on goal and found the net four times. Brandon Hagel opened the scoring with his 7th goal of the season, while Brayden Point added his 8th on a power play. Mitchell Chaffee netted his 4th goal, and Nikita Kucherov scored his 10th.</p> <p>The Lightning had 8 giveaways and recorded 4 assists. Jake Guentzel picked up his 8th assist of the season, and Nick Paul added his 7th. Victor Hedman and Nikita Kucherov each earned their 10th assist on Point’s power-play goal.</p><p>After the Lightning tied the game at 4-4 in the third period, their defense faltered, allowing three unanswered goals to the Jets. The first came at the 7:38 mark, followed by two empty-netters. Tampa Bay also gave up two goals in the second period after leading 2-1 at the end of the first. Goalie Jonas Johansson made 27 saves with a save percentage of 84.4%.</p>

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<p>At 8:00 ET, the Toronto Raptors (2-11) will travel to take on the Boston Celtics (10-3) in an Eastern Atlantic divisional matchup. The Celtics are currently favored by 16.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 228.5.</p>

<p>This game will be played at TD Garden in Boston, and can be seen on NBCS. The Raptors have lost six straight games and are 15th in the Eastern Conference, while the Celtics are 2nd in the East and have won three in a row.</p><h3>TORONTO RAPTORS VS BOSTON CELTICS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Raptors +16.5</p><p>This game will be played at TD Garden at 8:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 123-107 in favor of the Celtics.</li><li>Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with Jayson Tatum points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.4% and knocking down 18 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does Toronto Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>The Raptors fell to 2-11 on the season after a 99-95 loss to the Pistons on Friday. Toronto, who were +2.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total score of 194 points was well below the O/U line of 224.5.</p> <p>Detroit went on a 13-0 run early, but the Raptors battled back, outscoring the Pistons 26-18 in the 3rd quarter to take a 78-73 lead into the 4th. However, the Pistons responded by outscoring Toronto 26-17 in the final quarter to seal the win.</p><p>In their 99-95 loss to the Pistons, the Raptors struggled offensively, shooting just 36.1% from the field and 25.8% from three-point range, making only 8 threes. Jakob Poeltl led the way with 25 points and 18 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field.</p> <p>RJ Barrett added 22 points, despite shooting 33.3% overall and from beyond the arc. Gradey Dick contributed 16 points, but shot only 23.5% in the game.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort, the Raptors fell to the Pistons, giving up 99 points. Toronto tightened up after a rough 1st quarter, where they allowed 32 points, holding Detroit to 23 in the 2nd and just 18 in the 3rd. The Pistons managed 26 points in the 4th to seal the win.</p> <p>Toronto limited Detroit to 41% shooting, including just 21% from three-point range, with the Pistons hitting only 8 threes. The Raptors sent Detroit to the line 20 times, where they made 13 free throws. Toronto grabbed 36 defensive rebounds but allowed 14 offensive boards, while also recording 7 steals and 6 blocks.</p><h3>Will Boston Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Boston improved to 10-3 on the season with a 139-114 win over the Nets on Wednesday. The Celtics, who were -10 point favorites, covered the spread with a dominant +25 point victory. The game’s total points of 253 exceeded the O/U line of 219 by 34 points.</p> <p>After trailing 34-32 at the end of the 1st quarter, the Celtics took control by winning the 2nd quarter 33-26 and the 3rd quarter 38-29. They entered the 4th quarter with a 103-89 lead and finished strong, outscoring the Nets 36-25 in the final period.</p><p>Jayson Tatum's 36-point, 10-assist performance, including 15 points in the 3rd quarter, led the Celtics to a 139-114 win over the Nets. Tatum shot 63.2% from the field and hit 5 threes at an 83.3% clip.</p> <p>Boston connected on 22 threes, shooting 47.8% from deep and 53.8% overall. Payton Pritchard added 5 threes, finishing with 23 points, 9 of which came in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Despite a rough 1st quarter where they gave up 34 points, the Celtics tightened up defensively in the 4th, allowing just 25 points to help secure the win over the Nets. Boston allowed 114 points on 50% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Celtics struggled to defend the three, with Brooklyn hitting 19 threes at a 44% clip. Boston sent the Nets to the line 18 times, where they made 15 free throws. The Celtics also recorded 7 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Red Wings and Kings face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Kings are hosting the game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Kings are favored by -1.5 vs. the Red Wings in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>DETROIT RED WINGS VS LOS ANGELES KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Kings -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 8:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES KINGS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Red Wings.</li><li>We like the Red Wings on the moneyline (+168)</li><li>The Red Wings are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can the Red Wings Pull the Upset on the Road?</h3><p>Detroit edged closer to .500 with a 2-1 win over the Sabres, moving to 7-8-1. The Red Wings, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for just 3.</p> 

<p>After trailing 1-0 in the first period, Detroit responded with two goals in the second, both from Dylan Larkin. The Red Wings’ goals came on the power play, while the Sabres’ lone goal was shorthanded.</p><p>Dylan Larkin was the lone scorer for the Red Wings in their 2-1 win over the Sabres, netting both of his goals on power plays. Larkin, who took 4 shots on goal, now has 6 and 7 goals for the season.</p> <p>After a scoreless first period, the Red Wings found the net twice in the second, with Patrick Kane earning his 6th assist of the year on Larkin’s first goal. Alex DeBrincat picked up his 4th assist, while Lucas Raymond added his 10th on Larkin’s second goal. Detroit took 23 shots on goal but had 15 giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Red Wings will look to carry the momentum from their last game, where they held Buffalo to just 1 goal. Cam Talbot made 31 saves, finishing with a 96.9% save percentage. Detroit’s defense also recorded 4 takeaways, 11 hits, and 16 blocks. The only goal they allowed came at 11:39 in the 1st period, but they shut out the Sabres in the 2nd and 3rd.</p><h3>Will Los Angeles Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>After a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks, the Kings are now 9-6-3. Los Angeles led 3-2 in the third period, but Chicago tied it with just 31 seconds left and went on to win in the shootout.</p>

<p>As -1.5 goal favorites, the Kings failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals went over.</p><p>Alex Laferriere scored twice for the Kings, bringing his season total to 7 and 8 goals. Phillip Danault added his first goal of the season, while also picking up his 4th assist. Kevin Fiala, with two assists, now has 5 on the year.</p> <p>The Kings fired 40 shots on goal and scored once on the power play. They registered 13 giveaways and scored in each period, including Laferriere’s first goal at 16:03 in the 1st period.</p><p>After leading 3-2 late in the third period, the Kings' defense gave up a goal with just 31 seconds remaining, followed by three more in the shootout. Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves with an 85.7% save percentage. Defensively, the Kings had 6 takeaways and 24 hits.</p>

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<p>From Busch Stadium in St. Louis, we have the Cubs and Cardinals facing off in an NL Central matchup. The Cubs are 45-49 and they will be looking to extend their four-game winning streak. However, they are the underdog on the money line today at +163. The Cardinals are 48-44 and their losing streak of two games. On the money line, they are favored at -196, and the over/under line is at 8 runs.</p>

<p>APLTV will be televising tonight's Cubs and Cardinals matchup, with the game getting started at 8:15 PM ET. Sonny Gray will be starting for the Reds, while the Cubs are going with Kyle Hendricks. Gray is 2-5 this season, while Hendricks is 7-7.</p><h3>CHICAGO CUBS VS ST. LOUIS CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 8 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Busch Stadium at 8:15 ET on Friday, July 12th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE CUBS VS CARDINALS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Cardinals winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Cubs to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Cubs Records & Stats</h3><p>Heading into their last game vs. the Orioles, the Cubs closed out the series with an 8-0 win. Leading up to the game, they were the slight favorite at +115 on the money line. It was a big third inning that turned things in their favor, and the Orioles could only score three runs, all of which came in the 5th.</p>

<p>Justin Steele put together a good start for the Cubs, going seven innings and not giving up a run. He also issued just three hits and struck out four. Dansby Swanson was hot at the plate, going 2/4 with a homer and two RBIs.</p><p>Chicago is on the road today vs. the Cardinals, and they are looking to pick up a win to get back to .500, as they are currently 45-49 overall. The Cubs have won four straight games, and they are nine games behind the Brewers for the NL Central lead, tied with the Reds for 4th/5th in the division.</p>

<p>At home, the Cubs have gone 25-21 this season, and they are 20-28 on the road. As the underdog, the Cubs have an overall record of 23-27, and they are an even 22-22 when favored. The Cubs have won three straight games as the road underdog, and their overall series record is 11-16-2 this year.</p><p>Chicago is 28-20 against the run line on the road this season, and they've covered in three straight games. They are 33-17 against the run line as an underdog, but just 13-31 when favored. The Cubs' average run differential in their wins is +3.3, while in their losses, it's -3.2.</p><p>The Chicago Cubs are on the road today against the St. Louis Cardinals. The over/under line for the game is set at 8 runs, which is slightly lower than the Cubs' season average of 8.5 runs per game. Chicago has played to the under in 50% of their games this season, and their over/under record when the line is set at 8 runs is 3-11-1. The Cubs have hit the under in their last two games.</p><p>Kyle Hendricks is looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Angels, where he took the loss and gave up two earned runs in just 2 innings of work. In that outing, he gave up a home run. Before that, he had given up a homer in three straight starts. Hendricks' ERA for the season is 7.53, and he has a record of 1-7. The right-hander has made 11 starts, and opponents are batting .302 off Hendricks this season. Per nine innings, he has 6.68 strikeouts and 2.84 walks.</p><p>Chicago's offense comes into today's game averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 18th in the league. This is also right around their season average for runs scored at home and on the road. As a team, the Cubs are batting .232, and their collective slugging percentage of .375 is also below the league average. The Cubs do have a good team on-base percentage and are 4th in the league in walks.</p>

<p>Chris Morel has been one of the Cubs' biggest power threats this season, as he is 12th in the league with 16 home runs. However, he is batting just .198. Ian Happ has also been a big run producer for the Cubs, as his 56 RBIs are 13th in the league, and he is 2nd on the team with 14 homers. Michael Busch has been on a tear of late, going 10/22 in his last five games with two homers.</p><h3>Cardinals Records & Stats</h3><p>Led by a big game by Lars Nootbaar at the plate, the Cardinals are coming off a game in which they scored five runs on 10 hits. However, they still took the loss, as the Royals scored eight runs. St. Louis was the -120 favorite at home going into the game.</p>

<p>Gordon Graceffo got the start for the Cardinals and took the loss. He only lasted 3 1/3 innings, giving up three earned runs. Offensively, the Cardinals scored their five runs on a homer by Nootbaar in the 2nd inning and added another run in the 4th.</p><p>St. Louis is five games behind the Brewers in the NL Central as they are 48-44 overall. The Cardinals will host the Cubs today with an overall division record of 13-12. The team is also looking to snap a two-game losing streak, as they dropped the final two games of their series vs. the Royals.</p>

<p>At home, the Cardinals are 24-20 this season and have gone 24-24 on the road. As the favorite, St. Louis is 25-21 this season and 23-23 as the underdog. So far, they have an overall series record of 15-12-2, and they have won two straight series on the road.</p><p>St. Louis has been a tough team to predict on the run line this season, as they are 46-46 overall. They have been slightly better at home, going 24-20, but they have lost two straight at home against the run line. The Cardinals have been the underdog more often than not, going 29-17 against the run line in those games. Their average run differential in wins is +2.5, while it's -3.5 in losses.</p><p>The St. Louis Cardinals are home today against the Chicago Cubs with an over/under line of 8 runs. The combined run average in Cardinals games this season is 8.6 runs, and their over/under record is 43-46. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, their record is 7-9-1. So far this season, 55.4% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 8 runs.</p><p>Sonny Gray will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Nationals, as he finished with a no-decision in the game. In that start, he gave up five earned runs in five innings of work. Looking back further, Gray has given up at least one homer in three straight outings. Gray's ERA for the season is 3.30, along with a record of 9-5. Opponents are batting .201 off Gray this season. Out of his 16 starts, Gray has seven quality starts and is averaging 11.17 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Cardinals are averaging 4.1 runs per game, which is 22nd in the league. They have been a bit better in terms of home runs, but their team slugging percentage of .383 is just 15th in the league. As a team, they are batting .244, which is 10th in the league.</p>

<p>Alec Burleson has been the Cardinals' top power threat this season, as his 15 homers are 2nd in the league and the most on the team. He is also batting .282 for the season and has gone 13/41 in his last 10 games. Brendan Donovan and Nolan Gorman are also near the top of the league in home runs, but Gorman is batting just .209 for the season.</p>

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