Here are expert picks for the additional NHL and NCAA Men’s Basketball games scheduled on Sunday, December 29, 2024:
NHL Picks
1. Ottawa Senators @ Minnesota Wild
• Moneyline: Wild (-150), Senators (+130)
• Spread: Wild -1.5
• Over/Under: 6.0 goals
• Pick: Wild to win and cover; under 6.0 goals
• Reasoning: Minnesota’s home performance and defensive depth should be too much for Ottawa, leading to a low-scoring game.
2. Calgary Flames @ Vegas Golden Knights
• Moneyline: Golden Knights (-140), Flames (+120)
• Spread: Golden Knights -1.5
• Over/Under: 6.5 goals
• Pick: Golden Knights to win and cover; over 6.5 goals
• Reasoning: Vegas’ potent offense and home-ice advantage make them clear favorites in a high-scoring game.
3. Dallas Stars @ Chicago Blackhawks
• Moneyline: Stars (-170), Blackhawks (+150)
• Spread: Stars -1.5
• Over/Under: 5.5 goals
• Pick: Stars to win and cover; under 5.5 goals
• Reasoning: Dallas’ structured defense and superior goaltending should secure a win in a low-scoring affair.
4. Philadelphia Flyers @ Los Angeles Kings
• Moneyline: Kings (-160), Flyers (+140)
• Spread: Kings -1.5
• Over/Under: 5.5 goals
• Pick: Kings to win and cover; over 5.5 goals
• Reasoning: Los Angeles’ offense and depth at home will likely overpower Philadelphia in a moderately high-scoring game.
NCAA Basketball Picks
1. Indiana State @ Ohio State
• Spread: Ohio State -12.5
• Over/Under: 144.5 points
• Pick: Ohio State to win and cover; over 144.5 points
• Reasoning: Ohio State’s talent and depth should result in a dominant win in a high-scoring game.
2. Penn @ Penn State
• Spread: Penn State -15.5
• Over/Under: 139.0 points
• Pick: Penn State to win and cover; under 139.0 points
• Reasoning: Penn State’s strong defense will stifle Penn’s offense, leading to a low-scoring game.
3. Northeastern @ Northwestern
• Spread: Northwestern -10.5
• Over/Under: 136.5 points
• Pick: Northwestern to win and cover; under 136.5 points
• Reasoning: Northwestern’s disciplined defense will control the game and limit Northeastern’s scoring.
4. Chicago State @ Illinois
• Spread: Illinois -22.5
• Over/Under: 145.5 points
• Pick: Illinois to win and cover; over 145.5 points
• Reasoning: Illinois’ superior offense should lead to a blowout win in a high-scoring game.
5. Buffalo @ Temple
• Spread: Temple -7.5
• Over/Under: 143.0 points
• Pick: Temple to win and cover; over 143.0 points
• Reasoning: Temple’s offense will exploit Buffalo’s weak defense, resulting in a comfortable win and a high-scoring affair.
Best Parlay Option
NHL Parlay
1. Wild Moneyline (-150)
2. Golden Knights -1.5
3. Kings Moneyline (-160)
Odds: Approx. +450
$10 Bet Payout: ~$55
NCAA Basketball Parlay
1. Ohio State -12.5
2. Illinois -22.5
3. Temple -7.5
Odds: Approx. +600
$10 Bet Payout: ~$70
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