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Montreal Canadiens On The Precipice Of A Cinderella Run

The Montreal Canadiens need one more win to confirm a playoff appearance for the first time since 2021.

At the beginning of the season, the Montreal Canadiens were expected to finish at the bottom of the Atlantic Division for the fourth-straight season. 

Entering the final week of the campaign, the Canadiens are on the verge of making the playoffs for the first time since their improbable run to the Stanley Cup final four years ago.

Montreal has set a torrid pace with a 6-1-1 record and an NHL-best 13 points since March 30, pulling away from the Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers and New York Islanders. But this weekend, a 5-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators and a 1-0 overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday prevented the Canadiens from punching their ticket to the post-season.

"I thought our effort was there the whole time,” Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki said Saturday. “Coming in on a back-to-back is tough. I thought we kept it pretty simple, trying to go north, (we) defended well, our penalty kill did a helluva job. It's a point. We might need that, so we'll take it."

The only club still able to catch Montreal is the equally surprising Columbus Blue Jackets, which registered back-to-back wins over the Washington Capitals to stay alive. With two games left, the Canadiens have 88 points and lead Columbus by three points for the final Eastern Conference wild-card spot.

Canadiens' Suzuki Itching For Playoff Hockey In Sold-Out Bell CentreCanadiens' Suzuki Itching For Playoff Hockey In Sold-Out Bell CentreMontreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki knew exactly what he wanted to accomplish this season before it began.

The Habs need a single point in their final two games against Chicago on Monday and Carolina on Wednesday to eliminate the Blue Jackets and lock up their first-round matchup against the Capitals. 

The matchup against Washington would mark the first time that the two clubs met since 2010. The Capitals would be the overwhelming favorite in the series as they were 15 years ago, but Montreal did upset top-seeded Washington in seven games behind the stellar goaltending of Jaroslav Halak. 

“(We have to) just stay the course,” Canadiens coach Martin St-Louis said Saturday. “Play the game that’s in front of you, like we did (against Toronto), and things will work out. I’m really proud of the way the guys played tonight.”

Last year’s first-round pick, Ivan Demidov, took to the ice for the first time with his new teammates at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday. There had been speculation that the speedy 19-year-old Russian could make his NHL debut against the Blackhawks on Monday, but that could be in jeopardy based on the fact that Monday’s contest has playoff implications.

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Yankees' Aaron Judge named Team USA captain for 2026 World Baseball Classic

Aaron Judge is adding another captaincy to his already illustrious resume, as it was announced on Monday morning that the Yankees' superstar will be the captain of Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

USA manager Mark DeRosa made the announcement on MLB Network, with Judge joining MLB Central to share his thoughts. The skipper-slugger tandem also spoke during a press conference at Yankee Stadium on Monday afternoon.

"I've always wanted to play for Team USA. Watching the last couple of WBCs, what a great experience," Judge said. "I've been telling everybody here, I told everybody a couple years ago that I want to be a part of it... We're going to have an exciting group. They had a great group last time, and I'm just excited to be a piece of that."

The most recent World Baseball Classic took place in March 2023, when USA lost to Japan in a memorable championship final.

Judge didn’t play in the 2023 WBC, as he was just coming off an intense free agency period that secured him a nine-year, $360 million contract with the Yankees. But the slugger is now ready to proudly wear “USA” and lead what is sure to be a star-studded roster.

"It was tough [watching in 2023], especially looking at the group they had," Judge admitted. "But I felt my first responsibilty was to the Yankees. I just signed a new deal, just got named team captain. I wanted to be a big part of getting the Yankees back to where they needed to be. Now after we have another deep run this year and finish the job, it'll be fun to go out there and represent our country."

Judge also revealed that he didn't seek permission from the Yankees to participate in the World Baseball Classic. While there's an obvious risk of injury in the highly competitive games that deliver playoff atmospheres, he didn't express any concern with the ramp-up period and adjustments to his spring training routine.

The 2026 World Baseball Classic is scheduled to take place March 5-17, 2026, with games taking place in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Japan.

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‘We have to believe’: Emery calls on Aston Villa to produce PSG comeback

  • Manager wants Villa Park to be ‘a fortress’ on Tuesday
  • Villa trail French champions 3-1 from first leg in Paris

Unai Emery urged his Aston Villa players to “write history” by recording a memorable comeback victory over Paris Saint-Germain to advance to the semi-finals of the Champions League. Villa must overturn a two-goal deficit after a first-leg defeat in France and the Villa manager doubled down on his belief that his side can cause a shock, with Emery adamant the “fortress” atmosphere at Villa Park on Tuesday can help his players find a winning formula.

Emery said PSG’s 3-1 lead does not alter the task at hand. “I have experiences coming back from results, positively and negatively,” he said. “Now it is something different, we want to write here the history with Aston Villa. Last year [we played] in the Conference League and this year in the Champions League and [now] hopefully for a long time in Europe. My experiences before were different … sometimes losing away and winning at home, sometimes losing at home and winning away. More winning than losing … but I had some negative experiences as well.”

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Report: Sharks captain Couture to announce end of NHL career Tuesday

Report: Sharks captain Couture to announce end of NHL career Tuesday originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

It appears to be the end of an era for the Sharks.

Veteran San Jose center Logan Couture will announce the end of his NHL career in a press conference on Tuesday at SAP Center, Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli reported Monday.

Couture was selected by the Sharks with the No. 9 pick in the 2007 NHL Draft, debuting in the 2009-10 season, and played 14-plus seasons with San Jose before suffering a deep groin issue, specifically osteitis pubis, in January 2024. Couture has not played since, and missed the entire 2024-25 NHL season as he attempted to work his way back to the ice.

In 933 career games with San Jose, Couture, a two-time NHL All-Star, recorded 701 points (323 goals, 378 assists) while being named to the 2010-11 All-Rookie Team in his first full season with the Sharks.

Couture played a pivotal role in helping lead San Jose on numerous playoff runs from 2011-2019, including three Western Conference Finals appearances (2011, 2016, 2019) and one Stanley Cup (2016) appearance during his tenure.

The 36-year-old is beloved by Sharks fans, and now appears to be hanging up his skates after a stellar career in San Jose.

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Cubs at Padres Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for April 14

Its Monday, April 14 and the Cubs (11-7) are in San Diego to take on the Padres (13-3).

Jameson Taillon is slated to take the mound for Chicago against Dylan Cease for San Diego.

Both these teams come into the series playing well. Just up the 405, the Cubs won two of three against the Dodgers outscoring them by a combined 20-2 Saturday and Sunday. The Padres swept the Rockies and shut them out in each of the three games.

Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.

We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Cubs at Padres

  • Date: Monday, April 14, 2025
  • Time: 9:40PM EST
  • Site: Petco Park
  • City: San Diego, CA
  • Network/Streaming: MARQ, SDPA

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Odds for the Cubs at the Padres

The latest odds as of Monday:

  • Moneyline: Cubs (+140), Padres (-167)
  • Spread:  Padres -1.5
  • Total: 7.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Cubs at Padres

  • Pitching matchup for April 14, 2025: Jameson Taillon vs. Dylan Cease
    • Cubs: Jameson Taillon (1-1, 6.06 ERA)
      Last outing: 4/8 vs. Texas - 6IP, 3ER, 5H, 1BB, 6Ks
    • Padres: Dylan Cease (1-1, 7.98 ERA)
      Last outing: 4/8 at Athletics - 4IP, 9ER, 9H, 3BB, 4Ks

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Cubs at Padres

  • The Cubs are 7-3 in their last 10 games
  • Kyle Tucker is hitting .324 with 5 HRs and 18 RBIs this season
  • Kyle Tucker was 4-12 (.333) against the Dodgers this past weekend
  • The Padres have won 4 in a row
  • The Padres have allowed just 1 run in their last 4 games
  • The Padres lost 2 of 3 at Wrigley earlier this month to the Cubs
  • The Padres have covered in 4 of their last 5 games showing a profit of 2.67 units

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Monday's game between the Cubs and the Padres:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the San Diego Padres on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Chicago Cubs at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 7.0.

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Manchester City may now be just another very good team | Jonathan Wilson

Pep Guardiola’s side appear to have corrected the worst of their problems but the days when they conquered all before them are probably over

There was something very familiar about Manchester City’s 5-2 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday. In August 2022, Palace went 2-0 up at the Etihad, the second goal a header from a corner but City came back to win 4-2, Erling Haaland scoring a hat-trick in a dominant second-half performance. Saturday’s game followed a similar path, with the exception that the City comeback began before half-time. This time the key figure wasn’t Haaland, but Kevin De Bruyne, who produced a display to remind everybody just how worthy he was of the tributes that have followed the announcement that he will leave the club in the summer.

Does this, then, mean that City are somehow suddenly back? They’re unbeaten in five games, three of them won. The January signings, Omar Marmoush in particular, have enabled them to stabilise. They are back in the top five and should qualify for the Champions League next season (with all the usual caveats about the Premier League charges they are facing, which they deny). That is a significant step as they look to rebuild, not only in terms of being to attract players but for future PSR calculations.

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Rockies at Dodgers prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for April 14

Its Monday, April 14 and the Rockies (3-12) are in Los Angeles to take on the Dodgers (11-6).

Antonio Senzatela is slated to take the mound for Colorado against Dustin May for Los Angeles.

LA has appeared mortal at times including this past weekend when they lost Saturday and Sunday to the visiting Cubs. The Dodgers were outscored 20-2 in those games. Colorado were not just swept by the Padres in San Diego this weekend...they were shut out in each of the three games. Yesterday, Michael King threw a complete game for his third win of the season allowing just two hits and one walk.

Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.

We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Rockies at Dodgers

  • Date: Monday, April 14, 2025
  • Time: 10:10PM EST
  • Site: Dodger Stadium
  • City: Los Angeles, CA
  • Network/Streaming: COLR, SNLA

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Odds for the Rockies at the Dodgers

The latest odds as of Monday:

  • Moneyline: Rockies (+271), Dodgers (-341)
  • Spread:  Dodgers -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Rockies at Dodgers

  • Pitching matchup for April 14, 2025: Antonio Senzatela vs. Dustin May
    • Rockies: Antonio Senzatela (0-2, 5.14 ERA)
      Last outing: 4/9 vs. Milwaukee - 4.1IP, 8ER, 8H, 1BB, 3Ks
    • Dodgers: Dustin May (0-1, 0.82 ERA)
      Last outing: 4/7 at Washington - 6IP, 1ER, 3H, 3BB, 1K

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Rockies at Dodgers

  • The Dodgers have won their last 3 games against the Rockies with Dustin May starting
  • Shohei Ohtani is 1-12 in his last 3 games
  • Michael Conforto is 3-24 in his last 7 games
  • Ryan McMahon was hitless (0-11) in the San Diego series

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Rockies and the Dodgers

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Monday's game between the Rockies and the Dodgers:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Los Angeles Dodgers on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Colorado Rockies at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.

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Tatum joins Larry Bird as only Celtics to accomplish this rare feat

Tatum joins Larry Bird as only Celtics to accomplish this rare feat originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum played arguably the best basketball of his career this season, and he made some team history in the process.

Tatum led the C’s in total points (1932), rebounds (623), assists (431) and steals (76). As a result, he joined Larry Bird as the only players to lead the Celtics in all four categories during a single season multiple times.

Tatum also accomplished this feat in the 2020-21 campaign.

Tatum led the C’s with 26.8 points, 8.7 rebounds and six assists per game this season. He has scored 26-plus points per game in five consecutive seasons. His 250 made 3-pointers were the most of any forward in the league this season. No other forward made more than 200.

The 26-year-old superstar should make first team All-NBA for the fourth straight season. The last Celtics player to do that was Bird, who made All-NBA first team in eight straight seasons from 1979-80 through 1987-88.

Regular season success is great, but Tatum and the Celtics have higher goals.

The 2025 NBA playoffs begin this weekend, where the C’s will try to repeat as champions.

Boston’s first-round opponent will be the winner of the No. 7 vs. No. 8 play-in tournament game between the Orlando Magic and Atlanta Hawks.

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3 surprises from Knicks season ahead of the 2025 NBA playoffs

The 2024-25 regular season is a wrap for the Knicks. After a 113-105 win on Sunday afternoon against  the Nets, the Knicks finished third in the East with a 51-31 record. The Knicks had a relatively predictable season. Jalen Brunson led the team in scoring for a second consecutive season, Mikal Bridges played all 82 games again and the years-long debate of Tom Thibodeau’s rotations and minutes distributions continued.

There were a few surprises from this year's team that stood out from New York’s regular season that weren’t expected at the season’s start.

Free-throw merchant

OG Anunoby has never been a foul magnet. In the first seven seasons of his career, Anunoby averaged 2.1 free-throw attempts per 36 minutes. That trend continued at the start of this season, but a massive shift has occurred over the final month.

Anunoby has averaged 4.7 free-throw attempts per 36 minutes in the last 18 games. His freebie uptick has been mainly due to driving into the paint with a head of steam. Anunoby’s also attacked mismatches in the post and established a gather step move that draws fouls on a regular basis.

The free-throw boost from the Knicks’ demon has led to a boost in scoring (22.7 points) during this late stretch. Anunoby was relatively quiet offensively in New York’s two recent losses to the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers. If the Knicks are going to exceed expectations in the postseason, the club will need him to continue being aggressive.

Three-point averse

When the Knicks acquired Karl-Anthony Towns and Bridges this past offseason, the thought was that the Knicks would be able to launch three-pointers on a regular basis. Towns specifically is one of the most efficient three-point shooting big men in NBA history.

However, that wasn’t the case this season. The Knicks don’t take threes often. New York was 26th in three-point attempts per 100 possessions this season.

Despite the limited hoists from beyond the arc, the Knicks finished the season eighth in three-point percentage, converting 36.9 percent of their long distance attempts. One of the reasons for New York’s top-five finish in offensive efficiency was the team’s three-point shooting accuracy. There’s no reason the Knicks can’t get up more threes. The club features eight rotation players that shot over league-average (36 percent) this season.

The team’s shot diet is geared more toward the midrange: 7.8 percent of New York’s points came from the midrange, fifth in the league, per NBA Stats. If the Knicks advance to a second round showdown with the Celtics, outside shooting will be a significant conversation. In Boston’s 4-0 sweep of the Knicks in the regular season, the Celtics attempted 65 more threes.

Bench positives

The Knicks bench is thin. All season, New York’s reserves have been last in the NBA in scoring by a wide margin.

But when the bench is on the floor, New York is winning. Surprisingly, the highest net rating on the team during the regular season belongs to Cameron Payne. During the backup point guard’s minutes, the Knicks have outscored teams by 9.1 points per 100 possessions. In second place is Miles McBride (plus-7.1 points per 100 possessions).

The two reserve guards have played a considerable amount with Towns, which has yielded positive results. In 353 minutes together, the trio has outscored opponents by 12.0 points per 100 possessions according to PBP Stats. There is some noise to those numbers. Payne and McBride have played heavy minutes in the early stages of the second and fourth quarters when other teams have their bench units on the floor too.

But it does show that the Knicks bench isn’t as much of a weakness when looking beyond raw stats like points scored.

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‘Very alarming’: Red Bull hold crisis talks as Verstappen stews over Bahrain F1 GP

  • Dutchman finished sixth at Sakhir circuit
  • Horner says team need to react ‘very quickly’

Senior figures at Red Bull held crisis talks after the Bahrain Grand Prix finished with a deeply dissatisfied Max Verstappen languishing in sixth place. But the team principal, ­Christian Horner, admitted there will be no quick fix.

Horner conceded the team have problems that need to be addressed as soon as possible, but he said: “This race has exposed some pitfalls that are obviously very clear that we need to get on top of very quickly. Ultimately you can mask it a little through setup and we were able to achieve that last weekend in Suzuka. We understand where the issues are, it’s introducing the solutions that obviously take a little more time.”

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Braves at Blue Jays prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for April 14

Its Monday, April 14 and the Braves (4-11) are in Toronto to take on the Blue Jays (9-7).

Grant Holmes is slated to take the mound for Atlanta against Easton Lucas for Toronto.

Atlanta lost two of three in Tampa against the Rays this weekend. Tampa smashed the Braves 8-3 yesterday. Toronto split their two-game set with the Orioles winning 7-6 yesterday in ten innings. Myles Straw had the game-winning hit in the tenth for Toronto.

Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.

We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Braves at Blue Jays

  • Date: Monday, April 14, 2025
  • Time: 7:07PM EST
  • Site: Rogers Centre
  • City: Toronto, ON
  • Network/Streaming: FDSNSO, Sportsnet

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Odds for the Braves at the Blue Jays

The latest odds as of Monday:

  • Moneyline: Braves (-109), Blue Jays (-110)
  • Spread:  Blue Jays 1.5
  • Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Braves at Blue Jays

  • Pitching matchup for April 14, 2025: Grant Holmes vs. Easton Lucas
    • Braves: Grant Holmes (0-1, 4.00 ERA)
      Last outing: 4/9 vs. Philadelphia - 4IP, 0ER, 3H, 4BB, 6Ks
    • Blue Jays: Easton Lucas (2-0, 0.00 ERA)
      Last outing: 4/8 at Boston - 5.1IP, 0ER, 3H, 1BB, 8Ks

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Braves at Blue Jays

  • The Jays are 13-3 on the Run Line this season
  • The Braves are 6-9-1 on the Run Line this season
  • The Under is 17-9-3 for the Blue Jays' and the Braves' games combined this season
  • The Blue Jays are up 3.59 units on the Run Line in their last 5 home games

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Braves and the Blue Jays

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Monday's game between the Braves and the Blue Jays:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Atlanta Braves on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Atlanta Braves at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 9.0.

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Mets at Twins Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for April 14

Its Monday, April 14 and the Mets (10-5) are in Minneapolis to take on the Twins (5-11).

Clay Holmes is slated to take the mound for New York against Joe Ryan for Minnesota.

The Mets took two of three over the weekend from the Athletics winning Sunday, 8-0. Kodai Senga threw seven shutout innings for New York. Minnesota lost two of three to Detroit but did win yesterday 5-1. Byron Buxton cracked his third home run of the season to pace the attack for the Twins

Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.

We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Mets at Twins

  • Date: Monday, April 14, 2025
  • Time: 7:40PM EST
  • Site: Target Field
  • City: Minneapolis, MN
  • Network/Streaming: SNY, MNNT

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Odds for the Mets at the Twins

The latest odds as of Monday:

  • Moneyline: Mets (-104), Twins (-115)
  • Spread:  Twins 1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Mets at Twins

  • Pitching matchup for April 14, 2025: Clay Holmes vs. Joe Ryan
    • Mets: Clay Holmes (1-1, 4.30 ERA)
      Last outing: 4/8 vs. Miami - 5.1IP, 4ER, 5H, 3BB, 10Ks
    • Twins: Joe Ryan (1-1, 2.65 ERA)
      Last outing: 4/9 at Kansas City - 7IP, 0ER, 2H, 0BB, 4Ks

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Mets at Twins

  • The Mets are 4-11 to the OVER this season
  • The Under is 7-2-1 in the Twins' last 10 games
  • The Twins have lost 6 of their last 8
  • The Mets are 8-2 in their last 10 games

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Mets and the Twins

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Monday's game between the Mets and the Twins:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the New York Mets on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the New York Mets at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.

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Canucks Drew O'Connor Set To Make Franchise History Monday Against The San Jose Sharks

Feb 6, 2025; San Jose, California, USA; Vancouver Canucks left winger Drew O'Connor (18) reacts after beating San Jose Sharks goaltender Vitek Vanecek (41) on a penalty shot during the overtime period at SAP Center at San Jose. The Canucks won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

Drew O'Connor is set to make franchise history on Monday when the Vancouver Canucks take on the San Jose Sharks. Barring any last-minute lineup changes, the 26-year-old will become the first player in Canucks history to play over 82 games in an 82-game season. O'Connor is on pace to finish 2024-25 with 84 games played and is one of less than ten players who have a chance to play over 82 games this season.

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The reason O'Connor has this opportunity is because of the timing of his trade to Vancouver. When he was dealt from the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Canucks, O'Connor had already played 53 games this season. Flash forward to today, and he has suited up for 29 games with Vancouver, which equals out to 82 games, despite the Canucks having only completed 80.

It is important to note that there are players in franchise history that have played either 83 or 84 games in a season. The difference is that the seven previous times it has happened were during 84 games seasons. Yes, the NHL had 84-game seasons at one point, with the 1992-93 and 1993-94 seasons being the only two to eclipse the 82-games played mark.

Seven Times A Canucks Players Has Played Over 82 Games In A Season (Photo Credit: NHL.com)

While playing over 82 games in a season is not uncommon in the NHL, it has never happened in Vancouver. According to the NHL's stat page, no Canucks player has finished the season with over 82 games in an 82-game season. In the end, it is a unique first in Vancouver's history as O'Connor will now become the answer to a Canucks-related trivia question.

Vancouver wraps up their season series with the Sharks on Monday night. The Canucks are 3-0 against their Pacific Division rivals, and will have their eyes on the season sweep. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm PT from Rogers Arena.

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