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Ex-Blackhawks Defenseman Among Top Free Agents Left

With it now being August, many of this year's notable unrestricted free agents (UFAs) have found their new homes. While this is the case, there are still some UFAs with plenty of experience who have yet to get signed.

Among the top UFA defensemen still on the market is former Chicago Blackhawks blueliner Jan Rutta. 

Given Rutta's resume, the possibility of him landing another contract in the NHL should not be ruled out. The two-time Stanley Cup champion has been a steady stay-at-home defenseman throughout his career, and he could be a nice pickup for teams looking for more depth on their right side of their blueline because of it. 

Rutta played this past season with the San Jose Sharks, posting three goals, six assists, nine points, and 81 blocks in 54 games. Overall, while his offense was down in 2024-25, he still made an impact with his defensive play. Perhaps this could lead to landing a one-year deal or professional tryout (PTO) before training camp gets here.

Rutta played the first two seasons of his NHL career with the Blackhawks. In 80 games as a Blackhawk, he recorded eight goals, 18 assists, 26 points, 36 penalty minutes, and 85 blocks. His time with the Blackhawks ended when he was traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning during the 2018-19 season. 

Blackhawks Made Good Move Bringing Back Key ForwardBlackhawks Made Good Move Bringing Back Key ForwardDuring the 2024 NHL off-season, the Chicago Blackhawks brought back Teuvo Teravainen on a three-year, $16.2 million contract. With this move, the Blackhawks expected him to be a key part of their top six as they look to take that next step in their rebuild. 

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Wing Johnny Juzang agrees to join Minnesota Timberwolves on one-year deal

Former UCLA star Johnny Juzang developed into a respectable wing rotation player in Utah who averaged 8.9 points a game last season, but with the addition of Ace Bailey to the Jazz, Juzang was the odd man out.

He is now headed to Minnesota on a one-year contract, a story broken by Shams Charania of ESPN. This is going to be a minimum contract and it is not guaranteed, reports Chris Hine of the Star Tribune, meaning Juzang is going to need to earn a roster spot (or a two-way spot) in training camp. The Timberwolves currently have 13 guaranteed contracts on the books, so there are a couple of open roster spots, but Juzang is going to have to work to prove he should fill that role.

Juzang spent two seasons in Utah on a two-way contract, developing his game. The man could always shoot the rock, 37.6% on 3-pointers last season, and create a shot for himself with the ball in his hands. However, he needed to work to become a better off-ball player and scorer, something he did well enough to earn a regular contract with the team and become part of the rotation in Utah, playing almost 20 minutes a night for the Jazz.

However, Juzang is not good on the defensive end and that could be a challenge on a deep Timberwolves team that has reached the Western Conference Finals in consecutive years. Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels are expected to be the starters on the wings for the Timberwolves next season, with Donte DiVincenzo, Terrence Shannon Jr., Jaylen Clark in the rotation (plus Joe Ingles). In the best of circumstances, Juzang is going to be lightly used in the rotation, but Chris Finch may like the idea of a scorer off the bench he can turn to in certain spots.

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Tyler Rogers reacts to being traded to Mets, grateful for Giants tenure

Tyler Rogers reacts to being traded to Mets, grateful for Giants tenure originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

Tyler Rogers expressed the utmost gratitude for his seven seasons with the Giants when discussing being traded to the New York Mets at the 2025 MLB trade deadline with reporters at Citi Field on Friday. 

“I spent so long in San Francisco,” Rogers said hours before the Giants start a conveniently timed three-game series in the Big Apple. “Great people over there. I gave them everything I had. I can’t say enough about them, the people over there, the city; it’s where I started, it’s where I got drafted. I can’t say anything much more about them.”

During his tenure in San Francisco, Rogers posted a desirable 2.79 ERA with 296 strikeouts and 74 walks in 396 2/3 innings pitched. 

He wasn’t the only reliever who caught the eye of a New York team, as San Francisco traded Camilo Doval to the Yankees on Thursday.

Rogers will miss his buddies in the Orange and Black, but he was extremely thankful for the opportunity to fly with the Giants one more time before suiting up in the opposite clubhouse. 

“You know what? It was kind of a blessing because I got to say goodbye and do stuff on the plane,” Rogers said. “So, that actually worked out really well.”

The cross-country flight from San Francisco to New York offered Rogers, a Colorado native, the perfect opportunity to “put a bow” on his cherished Bay Area experience. 

Though the reliever did need a quick change of clothes, as he actually was an opponent of the Giants upon landing in New York.

“We got there Wednesday morning, and I gave my suitcase to the travel people, and I was wearing a Giants travel sweatsuit, as we all were,” Rogers said humorously. “I got traded, and I was like, ‘I need to trade my clothes.’ And they were like ‘Your bag’s on the plane already.’ And I was like, ‘Can I just ride with my bag then?’ 

“And I think there were some phone calls. …”

Rogers spoke to reporters in his new Mets gear, but he’ll always be a Giant.

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Tyler Rogers reacts to being traded to Mets, grateful for Giants tenure

Tyler Rogers reacts to being traded to Mets, grateful for Giants tenure originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

Tyler Rogers expressed the utmost gratitude for his seven seasons with the Giants when discussing being traded to the New York Mets at the 2025 MLB trade deadline with reporters at Citi Field on Friday. 

“I spent so long in San Francisco,” Rogers said hours before the Giants start a conveniently timed three-game series in the Big Apple. “Great people over there. I gave them everything I had. I can’t say enough about them, the people over there, the city; it’s where I started, it’s where I got drafted. I can’t say anything much more about them.”

During his tenure in San Francisco, Rogers posted a desirable 2.79 ERA with 296 strikeouts and 74 walks in 396 2/3 innings pitched. 

He wasn’t the only reliever who caught the eye of a New York team, as San Francisco traded Camilo Doval to the Yankees on Thursday.

Rogers will miss his buddies in the Orange and Black, but he was extremely thankful for the opportunity to fly with the Giants one more time before suiting up in the opposite clubhouse. 

“You know what? It was kind of a blessing because I got to say goodbye and do stuff on the plane,” Rogers said. “So, that actually worked out really well.”

The cross-country flight from San Francisco to New York offered Rogers, a Colorado native, the perfect opportunity to “put a bow” on his cherished Bay Area experience. 

Though the reliever did need a quick change of clothes, as he actually was an opponent of the Giants upon landing in New York.

“We got there Wednesday morning, and I gave my suitcase to the travel people, and I was wearing a Giants travel sweatsuit, as we all were,” Rogers said humorously. “I got traded, and I was like, ‘I need to trade my clothes.’ And they were like ‘Your bag’s on the plane already.’ And I was like, ‘Can I just ride with my bag then?’ 

“And I think there were some phone calls. …”

Rogers spoke to reporters in his new Mets gear, but he’ll always be a Giant.

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Kings reportedly included Malik Monk in Jonathan Kuminga trade offer to Warriors

Kings reportedly included Malik Monk in Jonathan Kuminga trade offer to Warriors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

The Kings included one of their top playmakers and a first-round NBA draft pick in a recently reported Jonathan Kuminga trade package to the Warriors.

Golden State and Kuminga have been at a stalemate in contract discussions this offseason, and the franchise has been fielding plenty of trade offers from teams around the NBA.

“As for the Kings, which last spoke with the Warriors earlier this week, team sources say they’ve offered a three-year, $63 million deal for Kuminga in a proposal that would send veteran guard Malik Monk and their 2030 first-round pick (lottery protected) to the Warriors,” The Athletic’s Sam Amick wrote.

“If that pick didn’t convey, then the Warriors would get the least favorable of the Kings or San Antonio’s first-round pick in 2031. Those protections have been the primary sticking point, team sources said, as the Warriors have insisted that the first-rounder be unprotected. Thus, the stalemate.”

Sacramento is in a significant retooling under first-year general manager Scott Perry, and the 22-year-old’s blend of length and athleticism would be an enticing addition to the Kings’ lineup.

The Warriors selected Kuminga with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft with the expectation that he would mature into a versatile two-way player and be the centerpiece of Golden State’s “two timelines” approach.

However, the 22-year-old fell out of the regular rotation last season after the Jimmy Butler trade. It appears a breakup is likely as Kuminga and the Warriors have made little progress in contract negotiations this offseason.

Still, Golden State hasn’t liked any of the trade offers, so the entire situation appears to be at a standstill.

While both sides are ready to move on from each other, finding a situation that satisfies everyone is going to be a big challenge with the start of the 2025-26 NBA season quickly approaching.

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Report: Maple Leafs And Nick Robertson Submit Arbitration Filings

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Nick Robertson's camp are reportedly $1.05 million apart in their arbitration filings.

The Maple Leafs are looking for $1.2 million on Robertson's next contract, while the left winger filed for $2.25 million, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported on Friday. Their arbitration hearing is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 3.

Toronto has about $2.93 million in available cap space, according to PuckPedia.

Nick Robertson (Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images)

Robertson, who elected for arbitration in early July, is the only player left who could be headed to a hearing. The 10 other RFAs who filed for arbitration and two whose teams filed for arbitration signed new deals, including the Seattle Kraken's Kaapo Kakko, Buffalo Sabres' Bowen Byram and Winnipeg Jets' Gabriel Vilardi.

In 69 games this past season, the 23-year-old recorded 15 goals and seven assists for 22 points. In 2023-24, Robertson played more than 15 NHL games for the first time, putting up 14 goals and 13 assists for 27 points in 56 games.

Robertson averaged 12 minutes of ice time under first-year Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube, a career high. But in the playoffs, he only appeared in three games: Games 1 and 2 in the first round against the Ottawa Senators, when he had one assist, and Game 5 against the Florida Panthers, when he scored. He averaged 9:59 of ice time in the post-season.

The Maple Leafs lost right wingers Mitch Marner and Ryan Reaves and left winger Pontus Holmberg in free agency, while Max Pacioretty remains a UFA.

That said, Leafs GM Brad Treliving added Matias Maccelli, Dakota Joshua and Michael Pezzetta to the wings this off-season.

Toronto also still has Calle Jarnkrok, Steven Lorentz and David Kampf as bottom-six options, while either Bobby McMann or Max Domi will likely be on the third line with the other on one of the top two lines.

Regardless of the contract Robertson signs, he could face competition in earning a spot on the second or third lines. He has proven at times to provide solid secondary scoring, with an average shot speed of 62.73 mph that ranks in the 89th percentile of NHL players, according to NHL Edge.

As Friedman mentioned when reporting arbitration filings for the Jets' Dylan Samberg, who since signed a three-year contract worth $5.75 million annually, these filings are strategic. An arbitrator will often award a contract in between the two filings, leaning toward the team or player's filing.

More to come.

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2 Blackhawks Are Amongst the Top-10 in Points From 2023 Draft Class

It has been two years since the 2023 NHL Entry Draft and the Chicago Blackhawks are fortunate of the result. They drafted 11 times; two in the first round, three in the second round, two in the third round, and once in each of the final four rounds. The team got some good young players.

There have only been 19 players from the 2023 draft to appear in an NHL game over the first two seasons. The Blackhawks have two of them, Connor Bedard and Oliver Moore.

Bedard ranks first amongst all players drafted in 2023 in points with 128, and even though he played two full seasons, he missed 14 games as a rookie. Moore only just left university at the end of last season and played nine games for the Blackhawks, recording four points.

There are only five players in between Bedard and Moor in points from the 2023 draft, and every one of them have played over 70 games. Only six total players from this draft have even played 10 games. The group of young players separating Bedard and Moore are Adam Fantilli (81 points), Lucas Carlsson (71), Matvei Michkov (63), Zach Benson (58), and Will Smith (45).

Bedard remains the top player on the Blackhawks and that should continue to be true, but Moore took a different path as a later first-round pick and will have to work his way up from a bottom-6 role he will likely start out in next season.

This draft will start to blossom even more in 2025-26 with players starting to break into the NHL and earning more full time roles. Three 2023 draft picks to still watch, not next season, but beyond, are Adam Gajan, Roman Kantserov, and Nick Lardis. All should be able to find their way to the NHL.

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Brandon Sproat has dominant start following Mets' vote of confidence in top pitching prospects

The Mets had a big trade deadline, adding three late-inning relievers and center fielder Cedric Mullinsto a team that is looking to hold off the Phillies for the NL East title.

One thing they didn't do? Add a starting pitcher to a rotation that has some question marks, including Clay Holmes' workload and Frankie Montas' effectiveness.

Speaking after the deadline passed, president of baseball operations David Stearns discussed his reasoning, explaining that while the Mets were engaged in the market for starting pitchers, they felt they took the best course of action while addressing the bullpen.

None of the pitchers with frontline potential who were rumored to be on the block were actually moved -- a list that included Sandy Alcantara of the Marlins, Joe Ryan of the Twins, and Dylan Cease of the Padres.

The best pitcher who was traded was pending free agent Merrill Kelly, and it took a strong package of prospects for the Rangers to pry him away from the Diamondbacks.

With that as a backdrop, Stearns talked about what the Mets have in-house if a need arises -- namely top prospectsBrandon SproatandNolan McLean, who are with Triple-A Syracuse.

"They can help. It’s just a matter of their continued development and when the opportunity does arise, is it the right time," Stearns said. "Both guys have taken very nice steps forward in their development.

Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets pitcher Nolan McLean participates in the Spring Breakout game against the Washington Nationals at Clover Park.
Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets pitcher Nolan McLean participates in the Spring Breakout game against the Washington Nationals at Clover Park. / Jim Rassol - Imagn Images

"We’re going to continue to challenge them. We’re going to continue to ask them to get better and work on things. They are doing a good job. If we need someone from Triple-A, we’ve got people down (there) and they are among them who can help us."

Shortly after Stearns spoke, Sproat took the mound for Syracuse and fired five dominant shutout innings.

In his five innings of work, Sproat allowed three hits, walked three, and struck out nine while throwing 95 pitches. He induced 15 swings and misses, and his fastball topped out at 100 mph.

Thursday's start was the continuation of a lockdown run for Sproat, who has allowed just three runs over his last six starts -- a span of 33.0 innings. During that stretch, Sproat has given up only 16 hits while striking out 39 batters.

Meanwhile, McLean continued to impress in his most recent start, allowing two runs on three hits in 6.0 innings while walking three and striking out six.

That came on the heels of a 7.1 inning performance on July 24 when McLean gave up two runs on four hits while walking none and fanning six.

Sproat and McLean will very likely seriously impact the Mets next season, but -- as Stearns noted -- it's their ability to possibly do so this season that helped color New York's decision to not add starting pitching at the deadline.

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Yankees at Marlins Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for August 1

It's Friday, August 1 and the Yankees (60-49) are in Miami to take on the Marlins (52-55). Carlos Rodón is slated to take the mound for New York against Janson Junk for Miami.

New York took three of the last four games against Tampa Bay, while Miami won the past to against St. Louis. Both squads enter on winning streaks and winning records since the All-Star game.

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Let's 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 how to catch first pitch, 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 Yankees at Marlins

  • Date: Friday, August 1, 2025
  • Time: 7:10PM EST
  • Site: LoanDepot Park
  • City: Miami, FL
  • Network/Streaming: YES, FDSNFL

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Odds for the Yankees at the Marlins

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Moneyline: Yankees (-170), Marlins (+142)
  • Spread:  Yankees -1.5
  • Total: 7.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Yankees at Marlins

  • Pitching matchup for August 1, 2025: Carlos Rodón vs. Janson Junk
    • Yankees: Carlos Rodón, (11-7, 3.19 ERA)
      Last outing: 5.06 ERA, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 8 Strikeouts
    • Marlins: Janson Junk, (5-2, 3.28 ERA)
      Last outing: 5.40 ERA, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 8 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 5 Strikeouts

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Friday’s game between the Yankees and the Marlins:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Miami Marlins 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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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Yankees at Marlins

  • The Yankees are 3-0 in the last three and 4-1 in the past five
  • The Marlins are 6-2 in the last eight games
  • The Marlins have won 4 of their last 5 matchups against American League teams
  • The Marlins' last 3 versus the Yankees have stayed under the Total
  • The Marlins have covered in 4 of their last 5 games for a profit of 1.37 units

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Here's when Dustin May will make his Red Sox debut

Here's when Dustin May will make his Red Sox debut originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

Dustin May is set to take the mound at Fenway Park for a second straight Sunday. This time, however, he’ll be wearing a different jersey.

The 27-year-old righty is scheduled to make his Boston Red Sox debut Sunday morning against the Houston Astros, just three days after he was acquired by the team and exactly one week after he made what turned out to be his last start with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Red Sox picked up May in a trade with the Dodgers as the clocked ticked down to the 6 p.m. ET MLB trade deadline on Thursday.

Boston dealt outfield prospects Zach Ehrhard and James Tibbs III in the exchange. Tibbs III, who ranked fifth on the MLB Pipeline list of Red Sox prospects, was acquired as part of the return package for Rafael Devers. Ehrhard ranked 27th on the team’s prospect list.

May, a former top prospect who has undergone two Tommy John surgeries, is 6-7 with a 4.85 ERA and 1.346 WHIP in 2025. He was handed a loss in his final outing with the Dodgers, surrendering four earned runs across five innings in a 4-3 defeat against the Red Sox.

May was one of just two deadline pickups for the Red Sox. The team also added veteran lefty Steven Matz in a swap with the Cardinals that sent infield prospect Blaze Jordan to St. Louis.

Cooper Criswell is slated to start Boston’s series opener on Friday night against the AL West-leading Astros before Walker Buehler gets the nod on Saturday. May will then make his Red Sox debut during the Sunday morning matchup to close out the series.

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Here's when Dustin May will make his Red Sox debut

Here's when Dustin May will make his Red Sox debut originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

Dustin May is set to take the mound at Fenway Park for a second straight Sunday. This time, however, he’ll be wearing a different jersey.

The 27-year-old righty is scheduled to make his Boston Red Sox debut Sunday morning against the Houston Astros, just three days after he was acquired by the team and exactly one week after he made what turned out to be his last start with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Red Sox picked up May in a trade with the Dodgers as the clocked ticked down to the 6 p.m. ET MLB trade deadline on Thursday.

Boston dealt outfield prospects Zach Ehrhard and James Tibbs III in the exchange. Tibbs III, who ranked fifth on the MLB Pipeline list of Red Sox prospects, was acquired as part of the return package for Rafael Devers. Ehrhard ranked 27th on the team’s prospect list.

May, a former top prospect who has undergone two Tommy John surgeries, is 6-7 with a 4.85 ERA and 1.346 WHIP in 2025. He was handed a loss in his final outing with the Dodgers, surrendering four earned runs across five innings in a 4-3 defeat against the Red Sox.

May was one of just two deadline pickups for the Red Sox. The team also added veteran lefty Steven Matz in a swap with the Cardinals that sent infield prospect Blaze Jordan to St. Louis.

Cooper Criswell is slated to start Boston’s series opener on Friday night against the AL West-leading Astros before Walker Buehler gets the nod on Saturday. May will then make his Red Sox debut during the Sunday morning matchup to close out the series.

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Giants at Mets Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for August 1

It's Friday, August 1 and the Giants (54-55) are in Queens to take on the Mets (62-47). Robbie Ray is slated to take the mound for San Francisco against David Peterson for New York.

The Mets made some moves at the deadline after a six-game road trip resulted in a 3-3 mark and two sweeps. New York is 7-5 after the deadline with all seven wins coming consecutively.

San Francisco was one of those three losses last week as the Giants seek revenge in New York. The Giants have lost six straight games to drop below .500 and are 2-10 since the All-Star break.

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Let's 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 how to catch first pitch, 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 Giants at Mets

  • Date: Friday, August 1, 2025
  • Time: 7:10PM EST
  • Site: Citi Field
  • City: Queens, NY
  • Network/Streaming: NBCSBA, SNY, MLBN

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Odds for the Giants at the Mets

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Moneyline: Giants (+119), Mets (-142)
  • Spread:  Mets -1.5
  • Total: 7.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Giants at Mets

  • Pitching matchup for August 1, 2025: Robbie Ray vs. David Peterson
    • Giants: Robbie Ray, (9-5, 2.93 ERA)
      Last outing: 3.18 ERA, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts
    • Mets: David Peterson, (7-4, 2.83 ERA)
      Last outing: 1.50 ERA, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 8 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Friday’s game between the Giants and the Mets:

  • 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 San Francisco Giants 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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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Giants at Mets

  • San Francisco is 2-10 in the last 12 games
  • San Francisco is 0-6 in the last 6 games
  • The Mets have won 4 of their last 5 games against teams with losing records
  • The Over is 4-0-1 in the Giants' last 5 road games
  • The Mets have covered the Run Line in 4 straight matchups against the Giants

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Motherwell v Rangers: Pick of the stats

Motherwell v Rangers: Pick of the stats
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  • Motherwell have won two of their past four league meetings with Rangers (D1 L1), as many as their previous 71 beforehand (W2 D16 L53). The Steelmen are looking to pick up back-to-back league wins over Rangers for the frst time since April 1960.
  • Rangers are unbeaten in 30 away league visits to Motherwell (W20 D10) since a 1-0 defeat in December 2002. Only at Morton (41 from 1920 to 1987) have the Ibrox side ever enjoyed a longer unbeaten away run in the league.
  • Motherwell's Jens Berthel Askou will be the frst Danish manager to take charge of a side in the Scottish top-fight since Ebbe Skovdahl, who oversaw 130 league matches with Aberdeen from 1999 to 2002 (W40 D31 L59).
  • Rangers have failed to win or even score on matchday one in both of their past two league seasons (D1 L1); they last failed to win their opening game in three straight league campaigns from 1982-83 to 1984-85 (D3) – one of which was a 2-2 draw at Motherwell.
  • Rangers have won their first league match under a new manager (including interim/caretaker) in seven of their past eight attempts, with the only exception being Steven Gerrard's 1-1 draw at Aberdeen in 2018-19.