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<p>Planning on watching today's Blue Jackets and Flyers game? Catch the action at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA, as the Flyers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The over/under for this game is set at 6.5 goals, and the Flyers are favored by -1.5 against the Blue Jackets in a Metropolitan division matchup.</p><h3>COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS VS PHILADELPHIA FLYERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Philadelphia Flyers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA FLYERS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Flyers to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Flyers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blue Jackets (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Blue Jackets Pull the Upset on the Road?</h3><p>Columbus fell to 13-15-5 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 9 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> <p>Defensively, Columbus struggled from the start, allowing 5 goals in the first period. Damon Severson and Kevin Labanc each scored for the Blue Jackets, but the game was never close.</p><p>Columbus fired 36 shots on goal but could only find the net twice in their 7-2 loss to Washington. Damon Severson scored his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the second.</p> <p>Columbus recorded 13 giveaways and failed to convert on any power play opportunities. Sean Monahan picked up his 5th assist of the season, and Zach Aston-Reese added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets have now lost two straight games.</p><p>Defensively, the Blue Jackets will be looking for a better start after giving up the first five goals in their previous game against Washington. Columbus allowed the first goal just 56 seconds into the 1st period and another four by the 5:02 mark. Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves but finished with a 68.2% save percentage.</p><h3>Can Philadelphia Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Philadelphia dropped to 14-15-4 after a 3-0 loss to the Bruins. The Flyers entered as underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 3 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.</p> 

<p>The Flyers’ offense struggled, managing only 20 shots on goal. They also had 15 giveaways, contributing to the loss.</p><p>Philadelphia's offense was held scoreless in their 3-0 loss to Boston. The Flyers managed 20 shots on goal but were unable to find the back of the net. They recorded 15 giveaways in the game.</p> <p>Philadelphia failed to score in any period, including on their power play. This shutout marks the first time this season the Flyers have been held without a goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Flyers gave up the first goal at 13:28 in the first period and another at 11:23 in the second. They also allowed an empty-netter at 16:21 in the third. Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the Flyers' defense had 5 takeaways and 30 hits.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Sharks and Oilers. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on NBCS, and it's hosted by the Oilers at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Oilers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Sharks.</p><h3>SAN JOSE SHARKS VS EDMONTON OILERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Edmonton Oilers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Place at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EDMONTON OILERS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Oilers to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Oilers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Sharks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Sharks Grab a Win in Edmonton?</h3><p>San Jose fell to 11-19-5 after a 3-2 loss to the Canucks. The Sharks were underdogs on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for only 5.</p>

<p>The Sharks took the lead at 2:37 in the second period, but the Canucks tied it up later in the same period. Both teams scored in the third, with Vancouver netting the game-winner with just 26 seconds left.</p><p>Nico Sturm netted his second goal of the season, while Mikael Granlund added his sixth in the Sharks' 3-2 loss to Vancouver. Granlund took 3 shots on goal, with Sturm scoring on his only attempt.</p> <p>San Jose fired 23 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period. They recorded 16 giveaways in the game.</p><p>San Jose's defense allowed the first goal at 5:19 in the second period and two more in the third, including the game-winner with just 26 seconds left. Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves with a save percentage of 89.3%. The Sharks' defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 21 hits.</p><h3>Do the Oilers Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Flames, Edmonton improved to 19-11-2 this season. The Oilers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>Four different Oilers found the net in this one, with Zach Hyman breaking a 2-2 tie at 9:50 in the third period. Edmonton added an empty-net goal with just 3 seconds left to seal the victory.</p><p>Leon Draisaitl opened the scoring for the Oilers, netting his 9th goal of the season just 20 seconds into the game. Zach Hyman followed with his 3rd goal, which came on a power play in the 3rd period. Hyman also added his 2nd assist of the season on Jeff Skinner's 3rd goal. Mattias Janmark closed out the scoring with an empty-netter, his 2nd goal of the year.</p> <p>The Oilers took 31 shots on goal and recorded 10 giveaways. Draisaitl, who now has 8 assists on the season, picked up two more in this game.</p><p>Defensively, the Oilers will want to avoid another lapse like the one they had in their last game against the Flames, where they gave up goals at 4:33 in the 2nd period and 4:28 in the 3rd. However, they did hold the Flames scoreless after that, leading to a 4-2 win. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the defense added 25 blocks and 2 takeaways.</p>

San Jose Sharks vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>The Mets are the favorite on the money line today, with their odds sitting at -116 compared to the Blue Jays, who are at -105. This interleague matchup is set for 7:07 PM ET from the Rogers Centre in Toronto. Paul Blackburn is starting for the Mets, and the Blue Jays are going with Chris Bassitt.</p>

<p>New York is 78-65 and 2nd in the NL East, while the Blue Jays are 5th in the AL East with a record of 68-76. The over/under line is at 8.5 runs, and SNET is carrying this one on TV.</p><h3>TORONTO BLUE JAYS VS NEW YORK METS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Blue Jays Moneyline -105</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Centre at 7:07 ET on Monday, September 9th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE METS VS BLUE JAYS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Blue Jays winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Blue Jays 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>Mets Records & Stats</h3><p>The Mets will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Reds with a 3-1 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 7th inning before the Reds scored two runs in the top of the 9th. New York was the -210 favorite at home going into the game.</p>

<p>Luis Severino was excellent for the Mets, going 6 2/3 innings and giving up just one earned run while striking out eight. However, the Mets couldn't close things out, and Phil Maton took the loss out of the bullpen. The Mets also wasted a big game from Harrison Bader, who went 2/3 with a run scored.</p><p>The Mets are seven games behind the Phillies in the NL East as they are 78-65 overall. New York is 22-17 against other teams in the NL East. New York is looking for a win today as they are just 38-31 on the road this year.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Mets have gone 51-36 and 27-29 as the underdog. They have won four straight games on the road, and their overall series record is 25-16-8. New York has won four straight series, and they are 9-1 in their last 10 games overall.</p><p>Despite being just a game over .500 against the run line overall, the Mets have been a solid bet on the road, where they are 39-30. They have covered the run line in four straight road games and are 33-23 as the underdog against the run line this season.</p>The New York Mets are on the road today against the Toronto Blue Jays, and the over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The Mets have a combined run average of 9.1 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 71-68. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 25-18. So far this season, 35 of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs, accounting for 24.5% of their games. Their current under streak is at 2 games.<p>New York is sending right-hander Paul Blackburn to the mound today vs. the Blue Jays. He has made 14 starts this year and has a record of 5-4 with a 4.66 ERA. Blackburn's WHIP for the season is currently 1.29, and he has turned in seven quality starts. In his most recent outing, Blackburn took the loss, giving up five earned runs in 2 1/3 innings of work vs. the Padres. Before that, he had given up at least six earned runs in three straight starts. Opponents are batting .252 off Blackburn this season.</p>
<p>As a team, the Mets are 7th in the league in scoring at 4.8 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 4.9 runs per game. Overall, they are 5th in the league in home runs and have the 11th best batting average in the league. The Mets are also one of the better teams in terms of avoiding strikeouts, as they are 17th in the league in that category.</p>

<p>Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso have been two of the Mets' top power threats this season, as they have 30 and 31 home runs, respectively. Lindor comes into the game batting .270, while Alonso's batting average is at .240. Lindor is also the team's current leader in RBIs. Over his last seven games, Mark Vientos is hitting .370 with three homers.</p><h3>Blue Jays Records & Stats</h3><p>The Blue Jays 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 8th inning before the Braves scored two runs in the bottom of the 8th. Toronto was the +227 underdog on the money line going into this road game.</p>

<p>Offensively, the Blue Jays only had three fewer hits than the Braves but scored just three runs. All of their runs came in the 2nd inning. Spencer Horwitz was hot at the plate, going 2/2 with a homer and two RBIs.</p><p>Toronto is 68-76 overall, putting them 5th in the AL East. Currently, they are 14.5 games behind the Yankees for the AL East lead and are 5th in the AL East. The Blue Jays went 20-26 in their first 46 division games.</p>

<p>At home, the Blue Jays are 34-35 this season while going 34-41 on the road. Toronto has really struggled as the underdog this year, going 27-48. As for their time as the favorite, they are 41-28. The Blue Jays have dropped two straight at home and are 6-14 as the home underdog this year. Toronto's overall series record is 16-24-6, and they lost the last three series.</p><p>When the Blue Jays are underdogs, they are a solid bet against the run line at 42-33. They have a run line record of 73-71 overall, but they are just 25-44 against the run line at home. Their average run margin in games they win is +3.3, while their average run margin in games they lose is -3.7.</p><p>The Blue Jays have played 28 games with over/under lines set at 8.5 runs this season, and their record in those games is 23-19. Their combined run average for the season is 8.9 runs per game, and their overall over/under record is 75-66. The average over/under line for their games this season is 8 runs, and they have played 51.4% of their games with lower lines than today's 8.5-run line.</p><p>Chris Bassitt gets the start for the Blue Jays today and comes into the game with a record of 9-13 and an ERA of 4.30. So far this season, he has made 28 starts, and opponents are batting .263 off the right-hander. Bassitt's ERA at home is 5.8 compared to 4.07 on the road. He has turned in 11 quality starts and is averaging 8.94 strikeouts per nine innings. In his most recent outing, Bassitt finished with a no-decision, giving up three earned runs in 5 1/3 innings of work. Before that, he had given up at least two home runs in three straight starts.</p><p>So far this season, the Blue Jays offense is averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 19th in the league. They have been a bit better on the road, also averaging 4.3 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .242, which is 14th in the MLB, and are also one of the better teams in terms of avoiding strikeouts. Toronto's team on-base percentage is 11th in the league.</p>

<p>Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been the team's top hitter this season, batting .324 with a league-leading 94 RBIs and 28 home runs. He is also on a 10-game hitting streak. George Springer has 19 homers this season but is batting just .222. One player to keep an eye on is Spencer Horwitz, who is 13/29 in his last eight games with four homers.</p>

New York Mets vs Toronto Blue Jays Betting Pick & Prediction 9/9/24