Xam’s Gem(s):
Knicks/Celtics Over 221 Points -114
The Celtics are rolling offensively. They’ve scored 117 points or more in 4 of their last 6 games, including 155 points one game! The Kristaps Porzingis has added another dimension to this offense, and they’ve shown no slowing down at TD Garden. The Knicks will have to keep pace against a high-octane offense, and they have the pieces to do it. Jalen Brunson has gotten off to a great start this year. Julius Randle is a proven scorer who has gotten off to a slow start this year. However, they’ve scored 111 or more points in each of their last 3 games, and 126 or more in each of the last 2 games.
Avalanche Money Line -154
Colorado has lost 3 of their last 4 games, including at home to the Kraken. The Avs are a great team and can score with the best of them. The Kraken have lost 3 of their last 4 games, including to lousy teams like the Flames and Oilers in their own building. The Avs have plenty of pieces and they simply have to get back to showing it on the ice. There’s a reason they are the favorites to win the Stanley Cup, after all.
Xam’s Prop(s):
Julius Randle Over 19.5 Points -120
Randle has gotten off to a slow start offensively this year, averaging just over 17 points per game. However, he’s shown signs of life over the last 3 games, scoring 23 or more points in each of the last 3 games. This is a game that can turn into a shootout, and Randle should have plenty of chances throughout the game.
Brook Lopez Over 15.5 Points + Rebounds -122
Lopez is in a good spot to get back on track tonight. Lopez averages just under 13 points and just under 5 rebounds per game at home. The Bucks have shown elite offensive ability at home, and the Bulls don’t like playing defense all the time. If the Bulls can keep the game close, we could see a ton of points and plenty of opportunities for Lopez to shine.
Stefon Diggs Anytime Touchdown Scorer -110
Diggs is one of the best wide receivers in the league, and he has a great relationship with Josh Allen. He has 7 touchdowns on the year, and he always has a chance to score. He’s scored in 4 of his last 6 games and 5 games with 100 receiving yards or more. Diggs has proven to be a handful for every team he plays, and the Bills will surely want to get their best offensive weapon involved early and often.
Russell Wilson Over 29.5 Pass Attempts -114
Wilson has 31 or more pass attempts in 4 games this year, and coming into a game where his team is a touchdown underdog on the road, he will have to throw the ball tonight. The Bills have a habit of scoring a lot of points at home and playing with a lead. The Bills are also missing some key pieces on defense, which can open some things up in the passing game. Denver’s defense has been better but Buffalo should be able to score tonight. If that happens, it may force the Broncos to become one dimensional.
Courtland Sutton Over 3.5 Receptions -136
Sutton has become Wilson’s favorite target this year. He has 5 or more targets in 6 games this year, and the game script could see Sutton getting more targets as the night goes on. The Bills haven’t been the same defensively since the injuries began, and Sutton has shown an ability to make big, contested catches.