Xam’s Gem(s):
Bruins Money Line -134
The Bruins are once again looking like the best team in the league. Ilya Sorokin has struggled recently for the Isles, giving up 4 or more goals in 4 of his last 5 games. The Bruins have scored 3 or more goals in each of their last 5 games. The Isles also haven’t been scoring much recently, scoring just 16 goals in their last 6 games.
Rangers Money Line -115
The Rangers are a solid home team and have seen their offense pick up in recent games. The Rangers have scored 4 or more goals in 4 of their last 8 games. The Rangers should also have some revenge on their mind, as they blew a 3-0 lead to Minnesota a few days ago. The Rangers are the better team and have the better goalie in this game as well.
Bears -2.5 -146
The Bears have looked more competent than people have thought since Tyson Bagent took over. The defense is also playing well, having given up 24 or less points in 4 of their last 5 games. There’s little reason to think Bryce Young can go on the road and do a whole lot. They’ve scored more than 24 points just one time this year, and it wasn’t with Bryce Young under center. The Bears have played inspired football lately, and it should continue tonight in primetime.
Xam’s Prop(s):
Myles Turner Over 7.5 Rebounds -128
Turner is averaging 8.5 rebounds per game this year and has 8 or more rebounds in 5 of his last 8 games. He also has 11 or more rebounds in 3 of his last 7 games. It’s going to be a game with a ton of scoring, which equates to plenty of missed shots with chances for rebounds. This is also Milwaukee’s 3rd game since November 6th, so they may come in tired and not as eager to physically fight for the Pacers on the boards.
Miles Sanders Over 21.5 Rushing Yards -112
Sanders, in his 2nd week back from a groin injury, had 39 rushing yards last week on just 6 carries. Sanders signed a big contract with Carolina in the offseason, and the Panthers will want to run the football tonight. Bryce Young hasn’t shown a consistent ability to move the ball down the field. Sanders should get more of a workload tonight now that he’s further removed from his injury.