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The Tampa Bay Lightning visit the Dallas Stars on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at American Airlines Center, with puck drop set for 2:00 PM. The game is on NHLN. Tampa Bay comes in 29-14-4 and sitting first in the Atlantic, while Dallas is 27-12-9 and running second in the Central. This is one of those rare Sunday afternoon games that can feel a little weird early, but the stakes are real because both teams are tracking like top-three seeds. Tampa’s 11-game winning streak ended in St. Louis, but the points streak is still alive, and that’s the bigger story for bettors. They’ve been banking points through travel, tight spots, and different game scripts. Dallas is still winning enough to stay

The St. Louis Blues visit the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Rogers Place, with puck drop set for 8:00 PM. The game streams on ESPN+. St. Louis comes in 19-21-8 and sitting 12th in the West, while Edmonton is 23-17-8 and positioned fifth in the conference and second in the Pacific. This is the opener of an eight-game Edmonton homestand, and it comes with a real lineup twist. Leon Draisaitl is out on a personal leave, and the Oilers are trying to keep their offense humming without one of the league’s best finishers. St. Louis, meanwhile, is leaning into its “stingy” identity again after a couple of strong defensive results. From a betting standpoint, the price says

The New England Patriots host the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, January 18, with kickoff set for 1:00 PM ET. The Patriots enter as 3-point home favorites with a -175 moneyline price, while the Texans come in as +146 underdogs. The total sits at a modest 41.0, suggesting a low-scoring grind between two teams leaning on defense and clock control. Both teams are hovering around the playoff bubble in the AFC, and this matchup has seeding and momentum implications. Houston has been the more explosive team offensively, but New England’s experience, home-field edge, and defensive structure have earned them the market edge. With weather possibly playing a role in Foxborough, this could turn into a classic field-position game.

The Los Angeles Rams travel to Soldier Field to take on the Chicago Bears on Sunday, January 18, with kickoff scheduled for 4:25 PM ET. The Rams are favored by 3.5 points on the road, carrying a -200 moneyline, while the Bears sit as +166 underdogs in what could be a high-scoring affair. The total is set at 48.5, and with both offenses trending upward in recent weeks, the Over has gained some early attention. Los Angeles remains firmly in the NFC playoff race, while the Bears are looking to play spoiler at home and end their season on a high note. With weather conditions always a potential factor at Soldier Field in January, bettors should consider tempo, field conditions,