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Boston and Tampa Bay get the outdoor stage at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday night, and the setup is as unique as the matchup. This is a rivalry game with real stakes, but it’s also a one-off environment where wind, sightlines, and ice quality can change the way a normal NHL script plays out. Puck drop is set for 6:30 PM, with ESPN carrying the broadcast. The Bruins enter at 32-20-3 and sitting in the wild-card mix, but they’re traveling shorthanded down the middle. Tampa Bay is 34-14-4, sitting on top of the Atlantic, and they’ve been rolling for weeks with an elite combination of scoring punch and goaltending. The market prices that gap, with the Lightning laying a heavy

Los Angeles wraps a long road swing with an early start in Raleigh, and it’s a tough spot. The Kings come in 23-17-13 after an overtime win in Philadelphia on Saturday, while Carolina is 33-16-6 and coming off a frustrating overtime loss in Washington where they coughed up a three-goal lead. This sets up as a classic “response” game for the Hurricanes at home. Rod Brind’Amour sounded disgusted with the overall effort, and that usually shows up in pace and defensive detail the next night. The Kings, meanwhile, played extra minutes and now have travel plus a short turnaround. The market agrees with Carolina as the clear favorite, with the total sitting at 5.5. If you’re betting this one, the

Baylor heads to Morgantown on Thursday night for a Big 12 clash with West Virginia at the WVU Coliseum. Tip-off is set for 8:00 PM ET, and the Bears are laying points on the road despite the altitude, travel, and a volatile Mountaineers team that can surprise in spots. The Bears (17–4, 6–2 Big 12) have been one of the most efficient offenses in the country and are coming off a strong stretch of wins. West Virginia (9–12, 2–6 Big 12) has played better at home but remains wildly inconsistent. The market favors Baylor by a respectable margin — but this one’s about game script. Baylor brings elite guard play, excellent 3-point shooting, and one of the best offensive efficiency

The top of the MEAC standings could shift Thursday night as Howard visits Norfolk State in a high-stakes conference battle. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET at Echols Memorial Hall, where the Spartans have been dominant all year. Norfolk State (14–6, 6–1 MEAC) enters riding a five-game win streak and sitting just behind the conference lead. Howard (12–8, 5–2 MEAC) has quietly built momentum too, and they’ve proven dangerous in road spots. The spread is tight — and sharp bettors may find angles in tempo, turnovers, and late-game execution. Howard is well-coached and deep, with a solid eight-man rotation that gets balanced scoring. They play fast, attack off the dribble, and shoot just well enough from the outside to