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For real-time numbers and movement, use the NHL board on the dedicated NHL scores and odds screen. Winnipeg is priced as a firm road favorite, reflecting a strong 9-4 start, elite goaltending, and a structured two-way profile. The Sharks’ recent surge behind Macklin Celebrini has tightened perception but not enough to break the Jets out of the clear favorite range. The 6.5 total is set at a pivot between Winnipeg’s defensive efficiency and San Jose’s uptick in chance creation. Market shading toward the under aligns with Hellebuyck’s form and the Jets’ control-heavy style, even with the Sharks’ top-line production spike. Winnipeg brings established structure. Their forwards support low, close gaps through the neutral zone, and they limit clean entries, forcing

The Detroit Mercy Titans visit the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Friday night at Purcell Pavilion, where Micah Shrewsberry’s revamped Irish look to continue their red-hot perimeter shooting. Notre Dame opened its season with an 89-67 win over Long Island, while Detroit Mercy seeks to regroup after a 91-71 defeat at Illinois Chicago. For Notre Dame, the opener revealed a promising mix of experience and depth. Sophomore guard Cole Certa and freshman Ryder Frost came off the bench to ignite the offense, combining for 10 made three-pointers on 13 total attempts. Certa finished with 22 points, while Frost added 12. Returning ACC scoring leader Markus Burton led all players with 24 points and five assists, once again proving to be

The Longwood Lancers head to the Petersen Events Center to face the Pittsburgh Panthers on Friday night. Both teams opened the season with wins, but Pittsburgh’s focus is cohesion — integrating 11 new players under coach Jeff Capel — while Longwood aims to prove its 92-point opener was no fluke. Pittsburgh showed flashes of potential in its 74-59 victory over Youngstown State. Senior center Cameron Corhen dominated with 23 points and 12 rebounds, while sophomore Brandin Cummings chipped in 18 points. The most encouraging sign came from Iowa State transfer Nojus Indrusaitis, who added 13 points and three timely threes off the bench. Capel praised Indrusaitis’ confidence and versatility, calling him a key piece in developing the Panthers’ offensive identity.

The North Carolina Central Eagles head to Charlottesville to face the Virginia Cavaliers on Friday at John Paul Jones Arena. The Cavaliers opened the season with an 87-53 win over Rider, marking an emphatic debut for new head coach Ryan Odom’s up-tempo system. Gone is the deliberate pace of the Tony Bennett era. Odom’s version of Virginia plays faster, presses defensively, and shoots in volume from deep. The Cavaliers launched 30 three-point attempts in their opener and converted 47.7 percent overall. Belgian freshman Thijs De Ridder powered the frontcourt with 21 points and 10 rebounds, while 5-foot-10 freshman guard Chance Mallory sparked the second half with back-to-back threes. North Carolina Central, meanwhile, endured a 114-66 defeat at NC State in