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<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Penguins versus the Canadiens? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC. The Penguins come into this Eastern conference matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PENGUINS VS MONTREAL CANADIENS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Montreal Canadiens +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bell Centre at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MONTREAL CANADIENS:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Canadiens to come out on top with a final score of 4-2.</li><li>We like the Canadiens on the moneyline (-104)</li><li>The Canadiens are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Do the Penguins Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>The Penguins improved to 12-14-4 with a 3-1 road win over the Canadiens. Pittsburgh was favored by -1.5 goals and covered the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 4 fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Sidney Crosby scored the first two goals for the Penguins, while Blake Lizotte added an empty-netter to seal the win. Pittsburgh’s defense held the Canadiens scoreless until the third period.</p><p>In their game against the Canadiens, the Penguins took 24 shots on goal and scored three times. Sidney Crosby found the net twice, with his first goal coming at 4:03 in the first period and his second, a power-play goal, at 1:20 in the second period. Blake Lizotte added his second goal of the season on an empty net with 45 seconds left in the game.</p> <p>Pittsburgh had 14 giveaways and scored their first goal at 4:03 in the first period. Crosby now has 5 goals for the season, while Blake Lizotte’s empty-netter was his second. The Penguins' second goal came at 1:20 in the second period.</p><p>On the defensive side, Pittsburgh will look to build on its performance in the previous game, where they allowed just one goal to Montreal. Alex Nedeljkovic recorded 25 saves with a 96.2% save percentage, and the defense contributed with 5 takeaways and 19 hits. The only goal they allowed came 5:32 into the 3rd period, making it a 2-1 game at the time.</p><h3>Will Montreal Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?</h3><p>Montreal fell to 11-14-3 after a 3-1 road loss to the Penguins. The Canadiens entered as underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 4 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.</p> 

<p>Montreal’s defense struggled early, giving up their first goal just 4:03 into the opening period. They didn’t score until the 3rd period, when Christian Dvorak found the net at 14:28, cutting the deficit to 2-1. The Penguins added an empty-net goal at 19:15 to seal the win.</p><p>Montreal's offense struggled in their last game, managing just one goal, which came from Christian Dvorak at 14:28 in the third period. Dvorak's goal was his first of the season, while Emil Heineman picked up his first assist and Juraj Slafkovsky recorded his seventh.</p> <p>The Canadiens took 26 shots on goal but were held scoreless through the first two periods. They also had 20 giveaways and failed to convert on any power play opportunities.</p><p>On the defensive side, Montreal allowed the first two goals of the game, one at 15:57 in the first period and another at 18:40 in the second. They also gave up an empty-netter with 45 seconds left in the third. Sam Montembeault made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the Canadiens' defense recorded 4 takeaways and 28 hits.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Ducks versus the Maple Leafs? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Maple Leafs are favored by -1.5 vs. the Ducks.</p><h3>ANAHEIM DUCKS VS TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Maple Leafs -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS:</h3><ul><li>Based on our analysis, we foresee the Maple Leafs winning the game with a predicted score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Maple Leafs on the moneyline</li><li>The Maple Leafs should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Can Anaheim Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>Anaheim's 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks dropped their record to 10-13-4. The Ducks were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score reached 6.</p> 

<p>The Ducks fell behind early, allowing two goals in the first period. They didn't score until the third, when Brock McGinn found the net at 9:44. Mason McTavish added another goal with just 4 seconds left in the game.</p><p>Anaheim fired 39 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 4-2 loss to Chicago. Brock McGinn scored his second goal of the season at 9:44 in the third period, while Mason McTavish followed with his second goal, a power-play tally with just four seconds left in the game.</p> <p>The Ducks recorded 16 giveaways and were shut out for the first two periods before McGinn's goal. Troy Terry notched his fifth assist on McTavish's late goal, and Ryan Strome picked up his fourth assist of the season.</p><p>The Ducks' defense struggled early, giving up the first three goals of the game, including two on the power play. Lukas Dostal made 25 saves with a save percentage of 86.2%. Anaheim's defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 15 hits.</p><h3>Does Toronto Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>After a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild, the Maple Leafs’ record now stands at 17-9-2. Toronto, as the puck line underdogs, failed to cover. The total was set at 6 goals, but the combined 3 goals fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>The Wild scored first, but the Maple Leafs tied it up with 19:08 left in the first period. The game remained scoreless until Minnesota netted the winner at 2:14 in overtime.</p><p>William Nylander netted his 9th goal of the season, scoring on a power play at 19:08 in the first period. Auston Matthews picked up his 6th assist, while Mitchell Marner added his 12th assist on the play.</p> <p>The Maple Leafs fired 28 shots on goal but were held scoreless after Nylander's goal. They recorded 10 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Toronto's defense gave up the opening goal at 10:19 in the first period and the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime, but they held strong in between, not allowing any goals in the second or third periods. Goalie Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, while the defense added 2 takeaways and 30 hits.</p>

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<p>FOX will broadcast this week 13 NFC matchup between the Rams and Saints, taking place at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. The game will kick off at 4:05 ET, with the Rams favored on the road with a point spread of -3. The Rams' money line odds are -153, while the Saints' money line odds are +129. The over/under line is set at 48.5 points.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES RAMS VS NEW ORLEANS SAINTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Orleans Saints +3</p><p>This game will be played at Caesars Superdome at 4:05 ET on Sunday, December 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS SAINTS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Rams winning this one by a score of 24 to 23</li><li>Even though we like the Rams to win, our ATS pick is to take the Saints at +3</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 48.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Rams Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>After a week 11 win over the Patriots, the Rams couldn’t keep the momentum going in week 12, losing 37-20 at home to the Eagles. This dropped them to 5-6 on the season, putting them 3rd in the NFC West. Los Angeles has a 2-1 record in division games, but they are 3-5 against conference opponents.</p> <p>Heading into week 13, the Rams have a 14.2% chance of making the playoffs and a 12.6% chance of winning the NFC West. They are 17th in our NFL power rankings. So far, LA has an average scoring margin of -3.9 points per game and is 4-7 against the spread. Their O/U record is 6-5, with the over hitting in their last two games.</p><p>Matthew Stafford has posted passer ratings of 104 in week 12, 142 in week 11, and 77 in week 10. Against the Eagles in week 12, he threw for 243 yards and 2 touchdowns, completing 24 of 36 passes. In week 11, he had 295 yards and 4 touchdowns, with no interceptions. Stafford was sacked 5 times in week 12 after not being sacked in week 11.</p> <p>Puka Nacua led the Rams with 9 catches for 117 yards in week 12. Kyren Williams had 72 rushing yards on 16 carries, scoring a touchdown. The Rams struggled on third down, failing to convert any of their 8 attempts, but they scored on 2 of their 4 red zone trips.</p><p>The Rams' defense gave up 314 rushing yards to the Eagles in their 37-20 loss, with Philadelphia finishing with 481 total yards. Despite their struggles against the run, the Rams defended the pass well, allowing just 167 yards through the air. The Eagles averaged 7 yards per rushing attempt, exploiting the Rams on the ground.</p><p></p><p>Los Angeles' defense managed only one sack in the game and allowed the Eagles to convert on 60% of their third down attempts. The Rams also struggled in generating pressure, losing the quarterback hit differential by -9.</p><h3>Will The Saints Win At Home Over The Rams?</h3><p>After snapping a six-game losing streak, the Saints have now won two in a row, including a 35-14 victory over the Browns in week 11. They were 1-point underdogs at home but covered the spread with ease. The O/U line was 44 points, and the teams combined for 49. In week 10, New Orleans edged the Falcons 20-17, ending their losing streak.</p> <p>New Orleans is 4-7 and ranks 20th in our power rankings. They have a +0.2 scoring margin and are 5-6 against the spread. Their O/U record is 7-4, with their games averaging 47.5 points (43.5 O/U line). The Saints have a 3.7% chance of making the playoffs and a 2.0% chance of winning the NFC South.</p><p>Heading into week 13, the Saints' offense ranks 16th in our power rankings. They are 11th in the NFL in points per game (23.8) and yards per game (347.4). New Orleans ranks 17th in passing yards per game (216.6) and 18th in passing attempts per game (31.2). On the ground, they are 9th in rushing yards per game (130.7) on 28.4 attempts per game.</p> <p>Derek Carr has been playing well, posting a passer rating of 129 in week 11, with 248 yards and 2 touchdowns on 21/27 passing. Marquez Valdes-Scantling had 87 yards on 2 catches, while Taysom Hill rushed for 138 yards and 3 touchdowns on 7 carries. The Saints scored 21 points in the 4th quarter against the Browns.</p><p>Despite giving up 377 passing yards to the Browns, the Saints' defense held them to just a 23.1% conversion rate on third down in their 35-14 win. The Saints allowed 443 total yards but limited Cleveland to 66 rushing yards on 20 attempts. New Orleans also recorded three sacks and won the quarterback hit differential.</p>

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