Sunday brings a full slate of opportunities as Week 14 of the NFL takes center stage alongside a busy day of action across the NHL. Divisional matchups are at the forefront in the NFL today with major playoff implications at stake. On the ice, teams are fighting to build momentum and stack wins heading into the new year. Here are tonight’s best bets brought to you by BetOnline.ag. Click here to join. All new players get a 50% welcome bonus and up to $250 in free bets.
First Pick: Over 47.5 Points
Rundown: The Los Angeles Rams (9-3) are set to kick off with the division rival Arizona Cardinals (3-9) in a clash from State Farm Stadium.
Los Angeles enters this matchup coming off a tough loss on the road to the Carolina Panthers, a game in which MVP candidate Matthew Stafford turned the ball over three times. An interception in the endzone, a pick-6 and a back breaking fumble in the redzone down 3 with just over 2 minutes to play ended the Rams six game winning streak.
After their 2-0 start to the season, Arizona has since crumbled with eight losses in its last nine games. Jacoby Brissett will once again get the start today with the absence of Kyler Murray, who will miss the rest of the season, according to Head Coach Jonathan Gannon.
Los Angeles and Arizona have seen recent trends favor a high-scoring affair in today’s game. In each of its last two road games, Los Angeles and its opponent have combined for 63.5 points. Similarly, Arizona’s last games at State Farm Stadium have resulted in more than the projected point total. Look for the quarterbacks to start quick and provide plenty of offense in this one.
Second Pick: Raiders +7.5
Rundown: The Las Vegas Raiders (2-10) welcome the first place Denver Broncos (10-2) to Allegiant Stadium for a battle between AFC West opponents.
Denver rolls into Vegas as one of the hottest teams in football looking to make it ten straight wins. A victory would catapult Denver over the New England Patriots and back into the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs with four weeks remaining. The Raiders will attempt to play spoiler this afternoon in front of Raider nation.
In week 10, the Broncos and Raiders met on Thursday Night Football from the Mile High city, a game that saw Denver squeak away with a 10-7 win. Divisional matchups late in the season bring intensity and all out effort from both sides. Expect Las Vegas to replicate what they did back in week 10 and keep this one to within a touchdown.
Third Pick: Under 5.5 Goals
Rundown: The Vegas Golden Knights (13-6-8) travel east to face off with the New York Rangers (15-12-2) looking to extend its win streak to four.
Both teams have struggled offensively this year, each ranking in the bottom half of the league in goals scored with Vegas ranking 21st (3.0 per game) and New York ranking 25th (2.7 per game). Additionally, 18 of New York’s 29 games this season have finished below the projected goal total.
The success this season has come defensively for New York and Vegas, each ranking within the top 11 in goals allowed. Vegas has excelled at limiting scoring chances this season allowing the 3rd-fewest shots on goal (25.0 per game) in the NHL. Anticipate the defenses to be on display and result in this matchup staying the goal total.