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Islanders vs. Rangers preview: Can the Islanders test the favorite?
The Rangers bring a three-game winning streak, but our projections give the Islanders a modest edge in shots. Turning that volume into scoring pressure…
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Senators vs. Red Wings: Why the matchup looks closer than the records
Ottawa arrives 2-0 and Detroit is still looking for its first win, but equal moneyline prices and similar shot projections put special teams, rest…
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Wild vs. Sabres preview: Minnesota’s strong start meets a near-even market
Minnesota has started with two wins, but Buffalo's comeback and closely matched shot projections give this near-even matchup more texture than the early records…
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Utah Mammoth vs. Devils Preview: Can New Jersey Turn Shots Into Goals?
New Jersey generated 36 shots in Saturday's shutout loss. Against Utah, our projections suggest another modest shot advantage—but the Mammoth's stronger team grades complicate…
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Buccaneers vs. Cowboys: Dallas has the firepower, but can it create separation?
Dallas is an 8.5-point favorite against winless Tampa Bay. Its passing game supplies the strongest case, but defensive concerns make a comfortable win a…
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Senators vs. Bruins: Ottawa’s shot edge meets a defensive test
Ottawa’s stronger grades and modest projected shot advantage meet a closely priced matchup in Boston. Jake Sanderson’s absence and the Bruins’ top line keep…
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Sharks vs. Stars preview: Dallas favored, but its scoring needs to catch up
San Jose has scored nine goals in a 2-0 start, while Dallas has managed just one in two losses. Our grades favor the Stars,…
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Yankees vs. Rays Game 2 preview: Can New York get its bats going?
The Yankees are slight favorites after Tampa Bay’s one-hit shutout in Game 1. Our pitching grades explain New York’s appeal, but its projected strikeouts…
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Jets vs. Penguins preview: Testing Pittsburgh’s fast-scoring start
Pittsburgh has scored 13 goals in two games, but our projections suggest a closer contest for shots. Winnipeg’s challenge is to keep the Penguins’…
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Flyers vs. Lightning preview: Can Philadelphia find enough scoring?
Tampa Bay carries the stronger grades and a projected shot advantage, but Philadelphia’s defensive profile offers a competitive path. The favorite’s price adds another…
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White Sox vs. Guardians: Cleveland’s pitching meets Chicago’s momentum in Game 2
Chicago has the series lead and eight wins in its last 10 games. Our pitching grades give Cleveland a strong counterweight, but the Guardians'…
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Flames vs. Kraken preview: Can Calgary close the gap in the rematch?
Seattle won the first meeting 6-1, but our grades and shot projections point to a more balanced rematch. Calgary's finishing is the key to…
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