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The NHL provides us with just one game on Monday, January 30, and it’s a divisional rivalry game in Winnipeg, so make sure you check out the best Blues vs. Jets betting pick and odds.



St. Louis is desperate to avoid the fifth loss in a row, while Winnipeg is looking to avoid the fourth straight defeat when they meet at Canada Life Centre. The Jets are -175 moneyline favorites on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline/">BetOnline Sportsbook</a>, while the total is set at 6 goals. These Central Division foes have met twice this season and the Jets lead the series 2-0.



Blues’ defense wasn't good enough again



The St. Louis Blues (23-24-2-1, 22-28 ATS) lost six of the previous eight games and are on a four-game losing skid after losing the most recent game to the Colorado Avalanche on the road. The Blues conceded at least four goals in each of their six losses, while the offense hasn’t been good enough on the other end. St. Louis will conclude a three-game road trip with this clash in Winnipeg and then will play the next four games at home.



The Blues trailed 3-0 in Denver when Brayden Schenn and Ivan Barbashev scored for St. Louis to cut the deficit to one, but Matt Nieto scored an empty-netter for the Avalanche to seal the victory for the home team. This season, Jordan Kyrou leads the Blues in points with 47 (G 23, A 24); Robert Thomas contributed 43 (G 12, A 21), while Pavel Buchnevich has 38 points (G 15, A 23).



Jordan Binnington (18-17-3) is a probable goaltender for St. Louis against the Jets on Monday. The 29-year-old is allowing 3.28 goals per game this year with a .891 SV% and two shutouts.



C Ryan O'Reilly (foot), D Marco Scandella (hip), RW Pavel Buchnevich (ankle), and D Scott Perunovich (shoulder) are out indefinitely. RW Robert Thomas (lower body) is questionable to face Winnipeg on Monday.



Jets fired blanks against Philadelphia at home



The Winnipeg Jets (31-19-1-0, 30-21 ATS) is struggling offensively at the moment and the fact that they scored just three goals in the last three games caused all three defeats in that stretch. The Jets were held scoreless by the Philadelphia Flyers in the latest 4-0 loss, which was only the second time this season Winnipeg failed to score a single goal. Winnipeg lost the opening two of a five-game homestay, and after this tilt against St. Louis, the Jets will host Chicago and Seattle.



Even though they had 40 shots toward Carter Hart’s goal, the Jets couldn’t find the back of the net and Hart recorded his first shutout of the campaign. So far this year, Kyle Connor is Winnipeg’s top offensive producer with 57 points (G 24, A 33), followed by Pierre-Luc Dubois with 52 (G 22, A 30) and Josh Morrissey with 51 points (G 8, A 43).



Connor Hellebuyck is slated to start at the goal for the Jets against the Blues on Monday. The 29-year-old is conceding 2.46 goals per contest this season along with a .923 SV% and three shutouts.



RW Mason Appleton (wrist) and C David Gustafsson (upper body) are out indefinitely. D Dylan DeMelo (lower body) is questionable to feature on Sunday against the Blues.



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St. Louis:



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<li>0-4 in the last four overall</li>



<li>7-15 in the last 22 after scoring two goals or less in their previous game</li>



<li>1-4 in the last five vs. Western Conference rivals</li>
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<li>8-1 in the last nine games following a home loss of three or more goals</li>



<li>21-8 in the last 29 home games</li>



<li>16-5 in the last 21 vs. Central Division opponents</li>
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St. Louis Blues vs. Winnipeg Jets Pick



Although Winnipeg’s offense is better than St. Louis, I believe a stronger defense is going to prevail in this one. The Jets have the fifth-best defense in the NHL that allows 2.65 goals per game, while the Blues are not even in the top 20 in that segment as their D surrenders 3.60 goals per contest. Considering how badly St. Louis plays offensively of late, I am pretty sure the Jets will not have problems containing the visitors and making them pay on the other end. St. Louis is missing some important players, which is another reason to back Winnipeg here.



Pick: Take the Jets at -1.5 Puck Line (+135)



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With both teams having issues in front of the goal lately, I don’t expect a high-scoring affair on Monday. The previous H2H in Winnipeg ended 4-0 for the Jets and I wouldn’t be surprised if we have a similar outcome in this encounter. Under is 23-8-2 in the Jets’ last 33 home games; Under is 14-2 in Winnipeg’s previous 16 games playing on one day of rest, while Under is 9-1 in the Jets’ last ten vs. Western Conference rivals.



Pick: Go Under 6 goals (-110)

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At 7:30 ET, the 9th ranked Chicago Bulls (13-17) will travel to Atlanta to take on the 7th ranked Hawks (15-15). The Hawks are favored by 6.5 points and the over/under line is set at 243.

CHSN will broadcast the game from State Farm Arena.<h3>CHICAGO BULLS VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Chicago Bulls +6.5This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 7:30 ET on Thursday, December 26th.<h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 139-122 in favor of the Bulls.</li><li>Our projections have Zach LaVine finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bulls finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.0% and knocking down 19 threes.</li></ul><h3>Are the Bulls Ready for a Win at Atlanta?</h3>Chicago’s season record dropped to 13-17 after a 112-91 loss to the Bucks on Monday. The Bulls, who were -2.5 point favorites at home, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 203 points fell well short of the 225.5-point O/U line. Milwaukee took control early with a 12-0 run, stretching the score from 11-10 to 23-10. Chicago’s best quarter was the 2nd, where they edged the Bucks 28-26, but they couldn’t close the gap after trailing 92-72 going into the 4th.In their 112-91 loss to the Bucks, the Bulls struggled offensively, shooting just 40% from the field and hitting only 10 threes at a 20.8% clip. Nikola Vucevic led the way with 17 points and 12 rebounds, scoring 8 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters. Zach LaVine and Jalen Smith each added 14 points, with LaVine scoring 9 in the 3rd quarter. Smith contributed 10 of his points in the 2nd period, while Patrick Williams finished with 13 points, scoring 5 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.Defensively, the Bulls struggled in the 1st and 3rd quarters, giving up 33 points in each, as they allowed the Bucks to score 112 points in the game. Chicago did manage to tighten things up in the 4th quarter, holding Milwaukee to 20 points. The Bulls had trouble defending the three, with the Bucks hitting 18 threes at a 41% clip. Chicago sent Milwaukee to the line 17 times, where they made 14 free throws. The Bulls finished with 37 defensive rebounds, giving up 7 offensive boards, while adding 9 steals.<h3>Can the Hawks Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3>With a 117-104 win over the Timberwolves on Monday, the Hawks evened their season record at 15-15. Atlanta, +3 point underdogs heading into the game, covered the spread with a +13 point victory. The total score of 221 points came in just under the O/U line of 223.5. Atlanta started strong, going on a 12-0 run early and leading 35-19 after the 1st quarter. However, the Timberwolves responded by outscoring the Hawks 36-17 in the 2nd quarter. After an even 3rd quarter (30-30), Atlanta clamped down in the 4th, holding the Timberwolves to 19 points while scoring 35 of their own to seal the win.In their win over the Timberwolves, the Hawks shot 53.4% from the field and hit 18 threes at a 50% clip. Trae Young led the way with 29 points and 7 assists, while Garrison Mathews added 25 points, knocking down 7 threes at 87.5% shooting. Young scored 12 of his points in the 1st quarter and added 9 more in the 4th. Mathews also came up big in the final period, scoring 10 points, while De'Andre Hunter added 9 of his 19 points in the 3rd quarter.The Hawks' defense came up big in the 1st and 4th quarters, allowing just 19 points in each, to help secure a 117-104 win over the Timberwolves. Despite a rough 2nd quarter, where they gave up 36 points, Atlanta held Minnesota to 42% shooting overall. From beyond the arc, the Hawks limited the Timberwolves to 14 made threes on 32% shooting. They also sent Minnesota to the line just 13 times, where they made 12. Defensively, Atlanta recorded 15 steals and 6 blocks.

Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

At 10:00 ET, the Sacramento Kings (-216) will host the Detroit Pistons (+181) in a non-conference matchup. The Kings are favored by 5.5 points and have dropped four straight games. The Pistons (+5.5) have won two in a row and are 10th in the Eastern Conference.

This game will be played at the Golden 1 Center and can be seen on NBCS. The over/under line is set at 227 points.<h3>DETROIT PISTONS VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Sacramento Kings -5.5This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.<h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 136-128 in favor of the Kings.</li><li>Our projections have De'Aaron Fox finishing with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.7% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Detroit Grab a Win on the Road?</h3>Detroit improved to 13-17 this season with a 117-114 win over the Lakers on Monday. The Pistons, who were +6.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 231 exceeded the over/under line of 222. Detroit went on a key 14-0 run, extending their lead from 32-27 to 46-27. Though the Lakers fought back, the Pistons edged them out in the 4th quarter, winning the final period 24-22.Malik Beasley hit 5 threes at a 50% clip, finishing with 21 points to lead the Pistons to a 117-114 win over the Lakers. Cade Cunningham added 20 points and 10 assists, while Jaden Ivey contributed 18 points, shooting 53.3% from the field. As a team, the Pistons shot 51.1% from the field and 36.7% from beyond the arc, making 11 threes. Beasley scored 9 points in the 1st quarter, and Cade added 8 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters.Despite a rough start, the Pistons tightened up defensively in the 4th quarter, allowing just 22 points to help secure a 117-114 win over the Lakers. Overall, Detroit gave up 114 points, with 32 points allowed in both the 1st and 2nd quarters. The Pistons struggled to contain the Lakers’ shooting, as Los Angeles hit 54% of their shots, including 14 threes at a 46% clip. Detroit also sent the Lakers to the line 25 times, where they made 20 free throws. The Pistons finished with 12 steals and 5 blocks.<h3>Can Sacramento Grab a Win at Home?</h3>The Kings fell to 13-17 on the season after a 122-95 loss to the Pacers on Sunday. Sacramento, favored by 3 points at home, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 217 points fell short of the 235.5-point line. After a close first half, the Pacers pulled away by outscoring the Kings 35-26 in the 3rd quarter. Sacramento managed just 17 points in the 4th while allowing 35, leading to the lopsided final score.In Sunday's 122-95 loss to the Pacers, the Kings struggled offensively, shooting just 36.5% from the field. Their three-point shooting was also below average, hitting 31.6% with 12 made threes. De'Aaron Fox led the Kings with 23 points and 7 assists, though he shot 36.8% from the field and made 2 threes at 33.3%. Domantas Sabonis contributed 17 points and 21 rebounds, shooting 36.4%, while Malik Monk added 14 points, hitting 2 threes at 22.2%.The Kings held the Pacers to 21 points in the 1st quarter but struggled defensively the rest of the way, giving up 31 points in the 2nd and 35 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters, leading to a 122-95 loss. Sacramento allowed Indiana to shoot 58% from the field. From beyond the arc, the Pacers hit 17 threes at a 43% clip. The Kings sent Indiana to the line just 8 times, where they made 5 free throws. Sacramento finished with 32 defensive rebounds, allowing 6 offensive boards, while recording 3 steals and 3 blocks.

Detroit Pistons vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

The Marlins will be hosting the Nationals on Friday night at loanDepot Park in Miami, with first pitch set for 7:10 PM ET. Heading into the game, the Marlins have the worst record in baseball at 6-20, while the Nationals are 10-14. Jesus Luzardo is starting for Miami, and he is facing off against Trevor Williams for the Nationals.

Looking at the odds, the over/under line is at 8.5 runs, and the Marlins are the favorite at -174 on the money line. Washington is +145. You can catch this one on MASN.<h3>MIAMI MARLINS VS WASHINGTON NATIONALS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Miami Marlins Moneyline -174This game will be played at loanDepot Park at 7:10 ET on Friday, April 26th.<h3>HOW TO BET THE NATIONALS VS MARLINS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Marlins winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Nationals to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Nationals Records & Stats</h3>Washington is coming off a game in which they wasted several good performances. In their 2-1 loss to the Dodgers, MacKenzie Gore was excellent on the mound, allowing just one run while pitching six innings. They also got a big offensive performance from Joey Meneses, going 3/4 with a run scored.

The Nationals really needed a win, as they had lost four of their last five games. They were the +153 underdog at home going into this matchup.Washington is on the road today vs. the Marlins, and they are looking to snap a three-game losing streak, which came in the final three games of their series vs. the Dodgers. Currently, they are 7.5 games out of the NL East lead, with an overall record of 10-14.

So far, the Nationals are 4-8 at home compared to 6-6 on the road. As the underdog this season, the Nationals are 9-13, which includes going 5-6 as the road underdog. Washington's overall series record is 3-5 this year.The Nationals have a run line record of 14-10 this season, and they have been a good team to bet on the run line with a 9-3 record on the road. They have an average run margin of -0.9 runs per game this season, and their run line record as the underdog is 13-9.Washington's over/under record is 9-14 this season, and the average line in their games has been set at 9 runs. When the line is set at 8.5 runs, they have gone 3-5. So far this season, they have played in 9 games with a higher line than 8.5 runs and 7 games with a lower line.Trevor Williams is on the mound for the Nationals today, as they are taking on the Marlins on the road. He has started 2 games this season, picking up a win in his first start of the year. In his last outing, he went 6 innings and gave up 1 earned run on 3 hits. He has 11 strikeouts in 11 1/3 innings pitched this season.Washington's offense is averaging just 3.5 runs per game this season, which is 26th in the league. They have been even worse at home, averaging just 3 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .231, which is 15th in the league, and their team on-base percentage of .309 is also below the league average.

Joey Gallo has been a big disappointment for the Nationals so far, batting just .129 with an on-base percentage of .299. However, he does have three homers, which is 2nd on the team. CJ Abrams has been a bright spot, as he is batting .302 for the season and has gone 7/21 in his last five games, including one home run.<h3>Marlins Records & Stats</h3>The Marlins will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Braves with a 4-3 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 9th inning before the Braves scored two runs in the bottom of the 9th. Miami was the +224 underdog going into this road game.

Sixto Sanchez got the start for the Marlins and took the loss. He only lasted 2 2/3 innings, giving up three earned runs on five hits. Miami's offense was carried by Jesus Sanchez, who went 1/3 with a homer and two RBIs.Miami's overall record is 6-20 heading into today's matchup vs. the Nationals. The Marlins are 12.5 games behind the Braves for the NL East lead. So far, they have really struggled against other NL East teams, going 1-5. Miami dropped the final game of their series vs. the Braves and have now lost two straight to the Braves.

At home, the Marlins are just 2-11 this year, and they are only slightly better on the road at 4-9. This season, the Marlins are 0-7 as the favorite, and they are also 0-7 as the home favorite. So far, their overall series record is 0-7-1, and they have lost four straight series at home.When betting the Marlins on the run line, it's best to avoid them as the favorite, as they are 0-7 against the run line in those games. They are 9-10 against the run line as the underdog, and their overall run line record is 9-17. They have a run differential of -1.8 runs per game overall, and their average run differential in losses is -3.4 runs per game.The Miami Marlins have played 13 over/under games this season, and their games have averaged 8.6 runs per game. Their over/under record is 13-13, and their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs. When their line has been set at 8.5 runs, they have gone 8-6 on the over/under. Their games have had an over/under line of 8.5 runs in 6 of their 26 games this season, and their games have gone under in their last 3 games.Jesús Luzardo is on the mound for the Marlins today, as they are hosting the Nationals. Luzardo has started 2 games so far this season, and he has not factored into the decision in either start. He has gone 6 innings in each of his starts, giving up 2 earned runs in his first start and 5 in his second outing.As a team, the Marlins are batting just .216 this season, which is 20th in the league. They are also near the bottom of the league in most offensive categories, including on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and OPS. Miami's 3.4 runs per game is the worst mark in the league, and they are also near the bottom of the league in home runs.

Luis Arraez comes into the game with a four-game hitting streak and is batting .299 for the season. Over his last five games, he has gone 8/22. Jake Burger and Nick Gordon are both tied for the team lead with three home runs, but Burger is batting just .228, and Gordon is hitting only .204.

Washington Nationals vs Miami Marlins Betting Pick & Prediction 4/26/24

Betting on today's Kings and Capitals game? Catch the action at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, as the Capitals hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Capitals as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals.<h3>LOS ANGELES KINGS VS WASHINGTON CAPITALS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Washington Capitals -1.5This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 5:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.<h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON CAPITALS:</h3><ul><li>The Capitals enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Capitals on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Kings (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Does Los Angeles Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3>The Kings fell to 19-9-5 after a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks. Los Angeles led 3-2 until Chicago tied it with just 31 seconds left, and the Blackhawks went on to win in the shootout. The Kings were favored on the puck line, and the total of 7 goals went over the pre-game line of 6. 

Los Angeles had a 2-0 lead going into the third period, but the Blackhawks scored three times in the final frame. Alex Laferriere scored twice for the Kings, with Phillip Danault adding the other goal.Alex Laferriere netted his 7th and 8th goals of the season, with his first coming on a power play at 16:03 in the first period. Phillip Danault added his first goal of the season at 8:12 in the third period. The Kings took 40 shots on goal and recorded 13 giveaways. Kevin Fiala contributed two assists, bringing his total to 5 for the season.Los Angeles appeared to be in control with a 3-2 lead late in the 3rd period, but their defense gave up the tying goal to Chicago with just 31 seconds left. The Kings also allowed three shootout goals, resulting in a 4-3 loss. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves with a save percentage of 85.7%.<h3>Will the Capitals Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3>With a 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes, the Capitals are now 22-8-2 this season. Washington held a 2-1 lead after the first period, but Carolina scored three unanswered goals to secure the win. 

The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined score matched that number. Washington, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. Both of the Capitals’ goals came in the first period, with Alex Ovechkin tying the game at 1-1 and Brandon Duhaime giving them a brief lead.After falling behind early, Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season on a power play, while Brandon Duhaime added his 2nd goal just 11 seconds before the first period ended. Ovechkin took 5 shots on goal, and Duhaime had 3. Washington recorded 21 shots on goal but struggled with 15 giveaways. Dylan Strome picked up his 13th assist on Ovechkin’s goal, and Nic Dowd earned his 2nd assist on Duhaime’s score.Defensively, the Capitals will look to bounce back after giving up four goals to Carolina, including three unanswered after taking a 2-1 lead. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, but the defense allowed 44 shots on goal. The Capitals also had 16 blocks and 2 takeaways.

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