NBA Odds: Celtics Host Knicks in Battle of Ancient Rivals

One of the oldest rivalries in the NBA resumes Wednesday night (8 PM ET, ESPN) when the Boston Celtics host the New York Knicks. Boston has enjoyed the edge in this battle over the past three-plus seasons at 10-4 SU and 8-6 ATS, including 6-2 SU and 4-3 ATS at home. That includes a 110-89 victory on October 24 as 7.5-point favorites.

The Knicks (22-28 SU, 26-24 ATS) have done very well for themselves at Madison Square Garden, going 15-9 ATS at home, but they’ve fallen apart in away games at 11-15 ATS. However, New York appears to have adapted somewhat after playing a road-heavy schedule since the holidays. Fourteen of their last 17 games were away from Madison Square Garden; the Knicks are 7-7 ATS during this stretch.

New York also has a different lineup for their rematch with the Celtics (35-15 SU, 29-19-2 ATS). Jarrett Jack has taken over the starting point guard role from Ramon Sessions, who is no longer with the team. The Knicks also signed back-up point guard Trey Burke from the G-League two weeks ago, giving them a welcome scoring boost from the bench. The Over is 9-1 in New York’s last 10 games.
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NBA Odds: Knicks-Celtics at Boston Garden

The New York Knicks (22-28 SU, 26-24 ATS) haven’t played very well on the road this year, and they’ve got a difficult away game coming up Wednesday night against the Boston Celtics (35-15 SU, 29-19-2 ATS). Tip-off is 8 PM ET on ESPN.

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The Knicks are just 11-15 ATS on the road this year, although they have shown signs of improvement. They’ve played 14 of their last 17 games away from Madison Square Garden, splitting the bill at 7-7 ATS, and the Celtics won’t have SG Marcus Smart (lacerated hand) in the lineup on Wednesday.

NBA Odds: Home-Court Advantage Could be Key in Raptors-Timberwolves Game

The Toronto Raptors have moved within one game of first place in the Eastern Conference standings. On Tuesday, they’ll try to inch closer to the Boston Celtics and that top spot when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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As the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics stumble, the Raptors have made their move. They have won four of their last six games entering Tuesday’s affair. However, one of those recent losses was in Minnesota, where they lost 115-109 on January 20, so the Raptors will be looking for some revenge.

The T-Wolves play in Atlanta on Monday before visiting Toronto on Tuesday. They’ve been much stronger at home (20-6) than on the road (12-14) this season. They have dropped six of their last seven away games, scoring an average of 104.8 points per game in that span. That’s a significant drop-off from the 110.8 points per game they average at home.

Home-court advantage has been important in this series, as the home team has won each of the last three meetings. However, the Raptors are just 4-3 in their last seven home games overall.

NBA Odds: Raptors Looking for Revenge versus Timberwolves

For the second time in two weeks, the Toronto Raptors and Minnesota Timberwolves will square off. The Timberwolves won the first meeting 115-109 on January 20, giving the Raptors a reason to want to exact some revenge.

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Minnesota SF Jimmy Butler missed the first meeting between the teams, making space for Andrew Wiggins to step into the spotlight for Minnesota. Wiggins scored 29 points, and Karl-Anthony Towns added 22. The Timberwolves have been much stronger at home this season, going 20-6 compared to 12-14 in road games. Minnesota has lost six of their last seven away games.

Entertainment Odds: 60th Annual Grammy Awards

The Grammy Awards are usually held every February in Los Angeles, but not this year: Because of the Winter Olympics, they’ll be handing out the music industry’s top awards this Sunday (7:30 PM ET, CBS) at Madison Square Garden in New York. While Jay-Z leads the way with eight nominations, Kendrick Lamar (seven nominations) is the –275 favorite to win Album of the Year for DAMN., well ahead of Jay-Z at +1200 for 4:44.

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Both Jay-Z and Lamar will be taking a backseat to Alessia Cara. The breakout singer/songwriter from Brampton, Ontario is a –200 favorite to win Best New Artist; she also features in the smash hit by Logic, 1-800-273-8255, which is priced at –225 to win Song of the Year. The phone number in the title is the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
There’s no question that Despatico by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee (f. Justin Bieber) was the smash hit of the summer, setting YouTube records with 4.7 billion views and counting. Despatico is –300 to win Record of the Year and +200 to win Song of the Year; the latter award goes to the composer, while the former goes to the performer and production team.

Entertainment Odds: Jay-Z, Lamar Lead Grammy Pack

The 60th Annual Grammy Awards are this Sunday (7:30 PM ET, CBS) in New York, and odds for the “Big Four” awards are on the board at press time: Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Best New Artist.

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Jay-Z leads the pack with eight Grammy nominations, but he’s an underdog in the major categories. Kendrick Lamar’s DAMN. is –275 to win best Album honors, 1-800-273-8255 by Logic (f. Alessia Cara & Khalid) is –150 for best Song, and Despatico by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee (f. Justin Bieber) is –300 for best Record.

NHL Odds: Minnesota Heads to Pittsburgh to Face the Pens

This Thursday at 7 PM ET, the Pittsburgh Penguins welcome the Minnesota Wild to town, with both teams looking to secure the final Wild Card position in their respective conferences. Both squads have grabbed hold of the New Year, and look poised to make a second-half run.

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The Pittsburgh Penguins (25-21-3) struggled with consistency throughout the first half of the season, but with the turn of the calendar to 2018, the Pens have hit a new level. They’re 7-3-0 in the month of January, and have drawn within a point of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Over that stretch, the Pens have surrendered just 2.33 goals per game, and have outscored their opponents 34-22. They’ll need to maintain that improved defensive play if they hope to top the Wild on Thursday.

Minnesota (26-17-5) has also thrived in 2018. They’ve gone 6-1-2 in the New Year, and have seen their star goaltender, Devan Dubnyk, take the team on his back. The Wild have allowed two or more goals just three times over their last nine, and Dubnyk’s already impressive stats have gotten stronger (2.59 goals against average, .919 save percentage). Dubnyk will need to be at his best against the high-scoring Pens. Don’t miss the action.

NHL Odds: West Versus East Showdown in Pittsburgh

The surging Minnesota Wild march into Pittsburgh this Thursday (7 PM ET) to take on Sidney Crosby and the Penguins. Minnesota has tallied points in eight of their last nine games, and now sit just one point out of the final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference. They’ll try to continue that momentum and stamp their name on a Western Conference playoff spot.

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Pittsburgh has benefitted from much improved play from their defense and goaltenders in recent games. A point of weakness through the first half of the season, the Pens’ defence have improved and have taken 12 of 18 points in January. They’ll need that play to continue this Thursday on home ice.

NHL Odds: First-Place Capitals Visit Florida

With the All-Star Game just around the corner, the 28-15-5 Washington Capitals find themselves in a familiar place: on top of the Metropolitan Division. Their last game before the break is Thursday night (7:30 PM ET) in Miami against the Florida Panthers, who are falling out of contention in the Atlantic at 19-20-6.

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When these two teams met in DC on October 21, it was the Panthers winning 4-1 as +120 underdogs on the moneyline. James Reimer (.910 save percentage) was in goal for Florida that day, and he’s projected to start Thursday’s game as well, with No. 1 goalie Roberto Luongo (.928 SV%) still recovering from an undisclosed lower-body injury. The Panthers are healthy otherwise.
Philipp Grubauer (.917 SV%) took the loss for Washington in their first meeting with the Cats. No. 1 starter Braden Holtby (.916 SV%) will likely get the nod on Thursday, and while his performance level hasn’t been much better than Grubauer’s, the Capitals will have enjoyed three days off before facing Florida. The Panthers will be in Dallas this Tuesday to play the Stars before coming back home. Washington also skates into Thursday’s matchup with zero injuries to report.

NHL Odds: Capitals-Panthers in Miami

The 28-15-5 Washington Capitals will skate into the All-Star break as the top team in the Metropolitan Division. But first, they’ll visit the 19-20-6 Florida Panthers on Thursday; the puck drops at 7:30 PM ET.

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Florida (+120 away) won this matchup 4-1 when they met on October 21, but it’s been tough sledding for the Cats since then. Back-up James Reimer (.910 save percentage) is projected to start for the home side, while No. 1 netminder Braden Holtby (.916 SV%) should play for Washington. The Capitals have three days off before this contest; Florida visits the Dallas Stars on Tuesday.

NBA Odds: Rockets-Mavs in Texas Showdown

The Houston Rockets (32-12 SU, 22-21-1 ATS) have the second-best record in the NBA, but they might be the league’s top team when both Chris Paul and James Harden are healthy. Both MVP candidates are expected to suit up for Wednesday’s road game against their in-state rivals, the Dallas Mavericks (15-31 SU, 23-22-1 ATS), beginning at 8 PM ET on ESPN.

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Harden recently missed seven games with a strained hamstring; the Rockets went 4-3 SU and ATS during his absence, but are 2-0 SU and ATS since his return on January 18. Earlier this year, Paul sat out 14 games with a bruised left knee, and Houston went 10-4 SU and 7-7 ATS. The two All-Star guards have otherwise worked very well in their first season together.
Meanwhile, this has been a difficult year for the Mavericks. Dirk Nowitzki has aged gracefully, but he’s merely competent now instead of a top player in the league, and center Nerlens Noel remains out until February after tearing a ligament in his left thumb. Assorted backcourt injuries have also put extra pressure on rookie point guard Dennis Smith Jr., although his performance level has improved dramatically as the season has progressed.

NBA Odds: Harden, Paul Lead Rockets into Dallas

The Houston Rockets (32-12 SU, 22-21-1 ATS) have been almost unbeatable when James Harden and Chris Paul are both healthy. That should be the case Wednesday night when Houston visits the Dallas Mavericks (15-31 SU, 23-22-1 ATS) at 8 PM ET on ESPN.

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Dallas hasn’t enjoyed very good health this year. Nerlens Noel is out until February with a torn thumb, and the Mavs backcourt hasn’t been as deep as in years past, leaving rookie Dennis Smith Jr. in a trial-by-fire situation. However, Smith’s level of play has improved, and Dallas is 8-4 ATS since the holidays.

NBA Odds: Slumping Cavaliers Visit Banged-Up Spurs on Tuesday

Having dropped 10 of their last 12 games, the Cleveland Cavaliers are in a deep slump these days. On Tuesday, they’ll try to get back on track as they host the San Antonio Spurs.

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The Cavaliers are 27-18 after a 148-124 loss at home to Oklahoma City on Saturday. The 148 points allowed was the most in franchise history. Isaiah Thomas contributed 24 points for the Cavaliers, but Cleveland allowed the Thunder to shoot 58% from the field. This is a disturbing trend for the Cavaliers, who are now 26th in the league in points allowed. From LeBron James on down, the Cavaliers have to be better defensively.

The Spurs are in a bit of a funk themselves, as they’re just 5-7 over their last 12 games. That’s a big step back from their 25-11 start to the season. But they have more pressing worries than their slump right now. Small forward Kawhi Leonard is out indefinitely with a quadriceps injury. There is no word on how long Leonard will be out, but it is definitely a concern for the Spurs.

The Spurs have won eight of their last 10 meetings with the Cavaliers, although Cleveland has covered in five of those games. Six games have gone over the posted total.

NBA Odds: Cavaliers Hit the Road to Face Spurs

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been awful of late. A shaky defense has resulted in them losing 10 of their last 12 games. They’ll try to halt their slide on Tuesday in San Antonio against the Spurs.

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The Cavaliers allowed a franchise-high 148 points to be scored in a loss to Oklahoma City in their last game. They’re allowing 108.8 points per game this season, which is fifth-most in the NBA. The Spurs, meanwhile, have issues of their own. Small forward Kawhi Leonard is out again with a quadriceps injury. They’ll try to extend their dominance over the Cavs without him, as the Spurs have won eight of their last 10 meetings with the Cavaliers.

Boxing Odds: Spence vs. Peterson

The IBF World Welterweight title will be on the line this Saturday (9 PM ET, SHO) when reigning champion Errol Spence takes on Lamont Peterson at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Spence is a heavy –3500 favorite at press time after opening at –2250; Peterson, previously a two-time champ at welterweight and light welterweight, has fallen from +950 to +1200.

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It’s been a meteoric rise to the top for Spence (22-0, 19 KOs). The former Golden Gloves champion failed to medal at the 2012 London Olympics, but he’s encountered little resistance since turning pro, beating the likes of Chris Algieri and Leonard Bundu before taking the IBF strap off Kell Brook (+124) in May – in Brook’s hometown of Sheffield, England.
Peterson (35-3-1, 17 KOs) vacated the WBA Regular Welterweight title in October so that he could fight Spence this Saturday. He’s six years older than Spence at age 33, but roughly the same size, and also a former Golden Gloves champion. Peterson has fought some of the best boxers in the business; he defeated Amir Khan for the WBA Super and IBF versions of the light welterweight title in 2011, one year after fighting Victor Ortiz to a controversial draw.

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Boxing Odds: Undefeated Spence Faces Peterson in Brooklyn

IBF World Welterweight champion Errol Spence (22-0, 19 KOs) will put his belt on the line this Saturday when he faces former two-time champ Lamont Peterson (35-3-1, 17 KOs) at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Showtime has the coverage at 9 PM ET; Spence is the –3500 favorite, up from –2250 at the open.

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Peterson (+1200) is the older and more experienced fighter of the two, but Spence has lit up the boxing world since turning pro in 2012, and goes into this bout as the world’s No. 8-ranked pound-for-pound fighter according to The Ring.

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NFL Odds: Vikings-Eagles for a Shot at Super Bowl LII

The Minnesota Vikings (14-3 SU, 11-6 ATS) were up against the wall, but after a historic walk-off touchdown against the New Orleans Saints, Minnesota is one win away from playing in the Super Bowl at home. The Vikings visit the Philadelphia Eagles (14-3 SU, 11-6 ATS) this Sunday at 6:40 PM ET live stream on FOX; Minnesota opened as a 3.5-point favorite on the NFL betting lines with a total of 38.

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Playing outdoors on a January evening won’t be comfortable for either team, but the long-range forecast for Sunday doesn’t look too bad: partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the high 40s at kick-off. That’s good news for the Vikings, who have the better passing game of the two teams – especially with Nick Foles taking over at QB for the Eagles in place of the injured Carson Wentz.
These are two outstanding defensive teams, but Minnesota’s secondary may be compromised this Sunday after safety Andrew Sendejo was flattened by Saints WR Michael Thomas. Sendejo will have to clear concussion protocol; meanwhile, back-up DT Shamar Stephen is probably done for the season after suffering a high-ankle sprain. The Eagles are relatively healthy after beating the Atlanta Falcons in the Divisional Round.

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NFL Odds: Vikings-Eagles at The Linc

After an improbable walk-off touchdown victory over New Orleans, the Minnesota Vikings (14-3 SU, 11-6 ATS) visit the Philadelphia Eagles (14-3 SU, 11-6 ATS) this Sunday with a chance to play at home in Super Bowl LII. Kick-off is at 6:40 PM ET on FOX.

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The Vikings opened as 3.5-point road favorites with a total of 38, on what should be a chilly, but not unpleasant evening in Philadelphia. These are two strong defensive teams; the only question mark is at QB, where the Eagles need Nick Foles to “manage” Sunday’s game in place of the injured Carson Wentz.

NHL Odds: Vegas Heads to Tampa as Top Teams Clash

Fresh off of their bye week, the Tampa Bay Lightning will look to pick up where they left off against the second place Vegas Golden Knights. Not much was expected of the Vegas Golden Knights entering their inaugural season. They were constructed out of other teams’ castoffs; but now half way through the NHL’s regular season, the Golden Knights (29-11-3) find themselves in first place in the Western Conference and second in the entire NHL. They have eight players with 20 points or more and rank third in the league in team offense. In addition, they’ve had four different starting goaltenders due to injuries and have still managed to stay competitive. Seems the underdog status suits Vegas well.


Tampa Bay, on the other hand, was expected to be good in 2017-18. At press time, the Lightning are +600 favourites to take home the Stanley Cup this year. They’ve been basically unstoppable at both ends of the ice, ranking first in goals for per game and second in goals against per game. Add in two of the most lethal offensive players in the league, in Steven Stamkos and Nikita Kucherov, and you have the top team in the NHL. Don’t miss this epic matchup Thursday night.

NHL Odds: The NHL’s Top Two Teams Face Off

The Vegas Golden Knights head to Tampa Bay as they attempt to knock off the NHL’s best team. Vegas has faced Tampa Bay only once before, a game that they won 4-3 on a goal from Shea Theodore with just three seconds left in the third period.

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Tampa will look to respond and defend their first-place ranking against their closest rivals. Thursday night’s contest will be the Lightning’s first game after coming off of a bye week. Kucherov and the boys should be fresh, but may be rusty. Let’s see how this one pans out in a battle between Stanley Cup favourites.

NBA Odds: Lakers Visit Inconsistent Thunder

Maybe LaVar Ball just wanted to light a fire under the Los Angeles Lakers. Since Ball told ESPN that head coach Luke Walton had lost control of the team, the Lakers (15-27 SU, 21-21 ATS) have won four straight games SU and ATS. Their odyssey continues Wednesday with a road game against the wayward Oklahoma City Thunder (23-20 SU, 17-26 ATS), beginning at 8 PM ET.

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LA’s improved level of play might have more to do with the return to health of several players – including Ball’s son, Lonzo Ball. The hotshot rookie is already one of his team’s best performers, although his shooting touch isn’t nearly as good as his passing and defense. Brook Lopez recently returned from an eight-game layoff, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is now allowed to play basketball outside the state of California after missing games due to a violation of his probation terms.

The Thunder looked like they’d sorted out some of their earlier issues distributing the workload among their Big Three of Russell Westbrook, Paul George and Carmelo Anthony, but OKC have lost five of their last eight games SU and ATS. Defensive stopper Andre Roberson is also day-to-day with patellar tendinitis.

NBA Odds: Lakers in a Groove Heading to OKC

The Los Angeles Lakers (15-27 SU, 21-21 ATS) have won four straight SU and ATS since LaVar Ball said that head coach Luke Walton had lost control of the team. The new-look Lakers continue their journey Wednesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder (23-20 SU, 17-26 ATS), tipping off at 8 PM ET on ESPN.

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While the Lakers are on the rise after getting healthy again, the Thunder have dropped five of their last eight SU and ATS. They’ve missed the presence of defensive stopper Andre Roberson, who remains day-to-day for OKC with patellar tendinitis in his left knee.

NBA Odds: Rested Celtics Host Pelicans on Tuesday

After playing in London England on Thursday, the Boston Celtics have received five days off to recover from jet lag. They’ll be at home on Tuesday, when they host the New Orleans Pelicans.

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The Pelicans are coming off a win in New York on Sunday afternoon, moving to 22-20 on the season (22-19-1 ATS). They have some momentum right now as they’ve won two straight games and seven of their last 11. Although they’re just 11-11 on the road this season, they’ve won four of their last six away games.

The Celtics, meanwhile, are 34-10 (27-15-2 ATS) after a 114-103 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in London where they came back from a 22-point deficit. Shooting guard Jaylen Brown put up 21 points, while point guard Kyrie Irving added 20 points, seven assists and six rebounds for the Celtics. Boston is on a roll again, entering Tuesday’s game on a seven-game winning streak. They look like legitimate title contenders (+800 futures), even without the injured Gordon Hayward.

The two teams have split their last 10 meetings straight up, with Boston winning five of the last six. The Celtics covered in six of those games. As for the total, six of the games went under.

NBA Odds: Celtics Host Pelicans After Trip to London

After a win over the Philadelphia 76ers in London, England, the Boston Celtics are on a seven-game winning streak. They’ll enjoy five days of rest before hosting the New Orleans Pelicans Tuesday night at 7:30 PM ET.

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The Pelicans have won two games in a row and seven of their last 11 straight up, including a 112-109 win over the Detroit Pistons. The Celtics will be a greater challenge for New Orleans, as they’ve won five of their last six meetings with the Pelicans, covering the spread in four of those games.

Politics Odds: Will Oprah Run for President?

Oprah Winfrey gave an impassioned speech at last week’s Golden Globes Awards show, promising that a “new day is on the horizon.” Does this mean the media giant is going to run for President in 2020? Winfrey is a slight +120 underdog to throw her hat in the ring, but she’s certainly getting a strong push from her supporters. “Nothing but respect for OUR future president,” NBC tweeted after Winfrey’s speech.

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Winfrey has reportedly told friends that she’s seriously thinking about a presidential bid – presumably for the Democratic Party, in an effort to oust Donald Trump in 2020. In theory, Winfrey could run for any party; the bet will pay out as long as she’s a listed candidate on the voting ballot. But Winfrey is a registered Democrat, and was a strong supporter of President Barack Obama.

There will be less incentive for Winfrey to run if Trump leaves the Oval Office first. Despite the ongoing Russia investigation, Trump is an even-money pick to remain in office until 2020. Trump is also available at +250 to exit the White House sometime in 2018, which could happen if the Democrats prevail in the mid-terms and speed up the impeachment process.
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Politics Odds: Oprah Winfrey +120 to Run for President

After her speech at last week’s Golden Globes, everyone wants to know if Oprah Winfrey’s going to run for president in 2020. She’s reportedly giving it serious thought; at press time, Winfrey is a +120 underdog to have her name on the ballot.

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While there’s been a wave of support for Oprah since her speech, there’s also been some backlash over the idea of having a media figure challenge Donald Trump for the presidency, rather than someone with political gravitas. But that didn’t stop NBC from tweeting “Nothing but respect for OUR future president” before deleting that message.

NHL Odds: Flames visit Lightning in Tampa Bay Thursday Night

The NHL’s top team welcomes the Calgary Flames to town this Thursday for a showdown between premier offensive forwards. Watch as Kucherov and Stamkos take on Calgary’s Johnny Hockey and Sean Monahan.

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Great things were expected of the Calgary Flames (22-16-4) this season. After making the playoffs with one of the youngest rosters in the league last year, Calgary was expected to build off of their 94-point 2016-17 campaign, and push deeper into the playoffs. They’re +3300 on the futures board to capture Lord Stanley’s Cup, but to date, sit out of a playoff spot. Calgary will be looking for their young stars to step up against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday and put themselves back into playoff contention.

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Tampa Bay (31-9-3) enters Thursday night’s contest with a comfortable lead in the Eastern Conference. They’ve amassed an incredible +53 goal differential and have treated bettors to 21.98 units on the puckline. Their success has been buttressed by the standout play of their dynamic offensive duo of Nikita Kucherov and Steven Stamkos. Kucherov leads the NHL in points (60), while Stamkos is tied at third (52). At +600 to win it all this year, there have been few surer things than the Lightning this season.

NHL Odds: Johnny Hockey Visits Tampa to take on the Lightning

The Calgary Flames’ offensive phenom, Johnny Gaudreau, will make his way to Florida to try to best the league’s highest scoring team. Currently on pace for 92 points, Gaudreau is looking to set a new career high offensively, while also leading the Flames to new heights in the postseason.

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At the other end of the ice stands the best team in the NHL. Tampa Bay has dominated the league this season, losing only nine regulation games through 43 games played. Tampa has benefitted from a standout season from their goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy, who is making a case for the Hart and Vezina Trophies. See if the netminder can stifle the Flames’ gifted offense.

NHL Odds: Wild-Blackhawks in Upside-Down Central

One year ago, the Chicago Blackhawks and Minnesota Wild finished first and second in the Western Conference standings. Things have changed. These same two teams are at the bottom of the Central Division heading into Wednesday’s showdown at the United Center; the puck drops at 8 PM ET live on NBCSN.

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It hasn’t been a total disaster for either club. The Central happens to be the dominant division in hockey right now, with zero teams posting a negative goal differential. The last-place Hawks (20-15-6) have a plus-11 differential, while the Wild (22-17-3) have scored exactly as many goals this year as they’ve given up. There’s plenty of time for both to make a playoff run during the second half of the regular season.

Good health will be imperative as always. Minnesota doesn’t have anyone on the injured list, but the Hawks are without four players, including No. 1 goaltender Corey Crawford (.929 save percentage), who’s out indefinitely with an upper-body injury. Wednesday will be the second of back-to-back games for both clubs; Devan Dubnyk (.916 SV%) is projected to start in net for the Wild opposite either Anton Forsberg (.909 SV%) or Jeff Glass (.908 SV%).
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NHL Odds: Wild-Hawks at United Center

The top two teams in the West last year will collide Wednesday night (8 PM ET, NBCSN) when the Chicago Blackhawks host the Minnesota Wild. It’s been a somewhat difficult first half for both clubs this year; Chicago (20-15-6) is dead last in the Central, one point behind Minnesota (22-17-3) with a game in hand.

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The Hawks also have to do without injured goaltender Corey Crawford (.929 save percentage), leaving either Anton Forsberg (.909 SV%) or Jeff Glass (.908 SV%) to face the Wild on zero days of rest. Devan Dubnyk (.916 SV%) is projected to start for Minnesota.

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Entertainment Odds: 75th Golden Globe Awards

The second-most important awards show for the film and television industry will take place this Sunday (8 PM ET, NBC) when the 75th edition of the Golden Globe Awards airs live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. The nominees were announced on December 11; at press time, The Shape of Water (+180) and The Post (+210) are almost neck-and-neck for Best Motion Picture Drama.

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There’s another battle brewing for Best Director, where Guillermo del Toro (The Shape of Water) is a –120 favorite over Christopher Nolan (Dunkirk) at +125. And it’s a dead heat at +125 for Best Actress in a Motion Picture Drama between Sally Hawkins (The Shape of Water) and Frances McDormand (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri).

In addition to the Golden Globe odds, you’ll also find a “Cousin Sal” special, pitting The Shape of Water against the HBO series Big Little Lies to see which one will win more Golden Globes. Big Little Lies is a –700 chalk to win its own category for TV, and it’s the favorite for this wager at –1.5 (–120). You can find this and all the Cousin Sal bets under the Specials menu at Bovada Sports.
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Entertainment Odds: Will The Shape of Water Rule the Golden Globes?

The 75th Golden Globe Awards are this Sunday (8 PM ET, NBC) in Beverly Hills, and it’s going to be a close battle for Best Motion Picture Drama, where The Shape of Water (+180) is a slight favorite over The Post (+210).

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Guillermo del Toro is a –120 chalk for Best Director after the success of The Shape of Water, but he’ll be challenged by Christopher Nolan (Dunkirk) at +125. And Sally Hawkins, who stars in The Shape of Water, is tied at +125 with Frances McDormand (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri) for Best Actress in a Motion Picture Drama.

NFL Lines & Odds: Panthers-Saints in Wild Card Showdown

They finished with the same record in the NFC South. On Sunday, they’ll meet again to decide who moves on to the Divisional Round. The New Orleans Saints host the Carolina Panthers, kicking off from the Superdome at 4:40 PM ET on FOX; at press time, the Saints are 7-point home favorites, up from –6 at the open.

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While both teams shared a record of 11-5 SU and 9-7 ATS, it was the Saints winning the NFC South after taking both regular-season games from Carolina. Improved running has helped turn the Saints into one of the best teams in the league this season. When they met at the Superdome in Week 13, New Orleans prevailed 31-21 as a 6-point chalk, getting rushing touchdowns from both their Pro Bowl tailbacks: Mark Ingram and Alvin Kamara.

Getting their defense sorted out has been even more important to New Orleans. The Panthers’ offense, however, has been mediocre at best the past couple of seasons; QB Cam Newton hasn’t played like the man who was named league MVP in 2015, and one of his top targets from last year, WR Ted Ginn Jr. (54 catches), is now a member of the Saints.

NFL Odds: Saints Seek Trifecta Versus Panthers

They both finished the regular season at 11-5 SU and 9-7 ATS, but the New Orleans Saints won the NFC South after sweeping the Carolina Panthers. New Orleans will try to make it three straight this Sunday (4:40 PM ET, FOX) when they host the Panthers in the Wild Card round. The Saints are 7-point favorites at press time after opening at –6.

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Carolina has bounced back after missing the playoffs last year, but this still isn’t the same team that made it all the way to Super Bowl 50. The Saints, meanwhile, have made big improvements in running and defense.

NHL Lines & Odds: Hurricanes visit Penguins in Pittsburgh Thursday Night

With Carolina playing its best hockey of the season, and Pittsburgh trying to find consistency in its game, Thursday night is setting up to be a good divisional showdown.

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Phil Kessel, Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby are all on pace for 80-plus point seasons, yet Pittsburgh is fighting for their playoff lives. The reason for their mediocrity? Look to the other end of the ice. They rank ninth-last in goals allowed per game (3.12), and defenseman Justin Schultz stands as one of two players on the Pens with a plus rating (+2). Add the fact that Matt Murray’s save percentage is hovering just over .900, and the result is a team that can’t keep the puck out of its net.

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Carolina, on the other hand, prides itself in being a defensively-sound team. The Hurricanes have surrendered more than two goals in just four of their last 10 games, and have won seven of those contests. Veteran netminder, Cam Ward, has taken over as the Hurricane’s No. 1 goalie, and has flourished in the role, going 10-2-1 with a save percentage of .911. If Ward continues to roll, the Canes will be a team to reckon with in the second half of the season and will give the Pens trouble on Thursday.

NHL Odds: Phil the Thrill Takes on the ‘Canes

Phil Kessel has continued to produce offensively this season, notching 17 goals and 26 assists through 41 games played. The 30-year-old is coming off of a 70-point season last year, but should challenge his career-best 82-point total this year. Kessel and the Pens welcome the youthful Carolina Hurricanes to town this Thursday in a Metropolitan Division clash.

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The Hurricanes come to Pittsburgh flying high. They’ve won seven of their last 10 games, and have clawed their way back into playoff contention. With a youth-infused lineup that scores by committee, Carolina is a team that’s looking to win now. Don’t miss the action at 7 PM ET on FS-SE.