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Devils vs. Capitals preview: How much carries over from New Jersey’s seven-goal night?
New Jersey brings a scoring surge to Washington, but the Capitals remain slight favorites. Our shot projections and the expected goalie matchup put that…
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Commanders vs. 49ers: Can Washington keep pace with unbeaten San Francisco?
San Francisco is unbeaten and favored by 7.5, but Washington's offense makes this more interesting than the records suggest. The defensive gap and a…
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Steelers vs. Buccaneers Preview: Can Tampa Bay Build on Its Rushing Breakthrough?
Pittsburgh is a small road favorite, but our yardage projections suggest a closer matchup than the team grades alone. Tampa Bay’s running game is…
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Rays vs. Guardians Game 4 preview: Can Tampa Bay get its bats going?
Rain moved Game 4 to Saturday at 8 p.m. ET. Tampa Bay's stronger lineup grade meets Cleveland's pitching; updated DraftKings odds show a 7-run…
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Bruins vs. Ducks preview: Can Boston keep its scoring surge going?
Boston has scored 17 goals in three straight wins, but Anaheim brings a stronger attack in our grades and a projected edge in shots.…
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Penguins vs. Avalanche: Colorado’s shot edge meets a goaltending question
Colorado’s projected shooting edge supports its favorite status, but uneven goaltending complicates the price. Recent scoring also adds a counterweight at the 6.5 total.
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Cowboys vs. Packers: A tougher test for Green Bay’s defense
Green Bay’s five-takeaway win sets up a different challenge against Dak Prescott. Our projections show closely matched yardage, while a 53.5-point total puts the…
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Wisconsin vs. UCLA: Can the Badgers slow the unbeaten Bruins?
UCLA is a narrow favorite, but Wisconsin brings four straight wins and a strong defense. Our rushing projections help explain the tension behind the…
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Bills vs. Raiders: Can Las Vegas close the ground-game gap?
Buffalo's rushing outlook stands out, but Las Vegas has been competitive against the spread. Here's how those strengths shape a 5.5-point line and 53.5…
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Chargers vs. Chiefs: Can Kansas City turn its unbeaten start into separation?
Kansas City’s balanced attack supports its favorite status, but an 8.5-point spread asks more than another win. The Chargers’ protection and receiver practice reports…
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Cardinals vs. Rams: Can Los Angeles turn its offensive edge into separation?
The Rams have the stronger attack, but a 12.5-point spread asks for more than a rebound win. Arizona’s ability to sustain drives also shapes…
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Arizona State vs. Texas Tech: Can the unbeaten Raiders create enough separation?
Texas Tech is unbeaten and favored by 15.5, but its turnover-driven win at Colorado raises a useful question: how much separation can the Raiders…
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