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The NHL regular season continues Monday night with a Metropolitan Division matchup as the Columbus Blue Jackets travel to Capital One Arena to face the Washington Capitals. Both clubs sit in the middle of the early Eastern Conference pack, making this a meaningful opportunity to gain separation. The Columbus Blue Jackets enter at 11-9-3 after a narrow loss to Detroit, while the Washington Capitals sit at 11-9-2 following a competitive effort in a 5-3 defeat to Tampa Bay. With both teams pushing to climb the Metropolitan standings, the opening line favors the Capitals around -166 on home ice with the total set at 6.5 goals. Fans can review more action around the league on the NHL previews page. Market action

The Philadelphia Flyers travel to Florida on Monday night to meet a Tampa Bay Lightning team playing with renewed offensive confidence. Philadelphia enters at 11-6-3 and continues to climb the Eastern Metropolitan standings, while Tampa Bay sits at 12-7-2 and holds second place in the Atlantic Division. The Philadelphia Flyers ride momentum from a convincing 6-3 win over New Jersey, and the Tampa Bay Lightning counter with one of the strongest home-ice advantages in the league. This marquee early-season matchup adds intrigue to the Monday slate, and further NHL analysis across the card can be found on the league’s NHL previews page. Tampa Bay opened as the -171 moneyline favorite with a total of 5.5, a number reflecting two clubs

The Indiana Pacers host the Detroit Pistons at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Monday NBA action. Detroit enters at 14-2 riding a 12-game win streak, while Indiana sits at 2-14 after dropping nine of their last ten. Bettors will weigh the Pistons’ defensive dominance against the Pacers’ attempt to regroup at home. Detroit opened as strong road favorites, reflecting their elite form and Indiana’s injury concerns. See full NBA odds for market movement. Cade Cunningham continues to shine, averaging 27.5 points and 9.9 assists, second in the NBA in playmaking. Jaden Ivey returned from injury with 10 points in 15 minutes against Milwaukee, adding depth to the rotation. Detroit ranks seventh in field goal percentage (48.9%) and fourth in points allowed (112.4),

The Toronto Raptors host the Cleveland Cavaliers at Scotiabank Arena in Monday NBA action. Toronto enters at 12-5 riding a seven-game win streak, while Cleveland sits at 12-6 after a convincing win over the Clippers. Bettors will weigh the Raptors’ home momentum against the Cavaliers’ perimeter firepower. Cleveland opened as slight road favorites, reflecting their scoring depth and Toronto’s injury concerns. See full NBA odds for market movement. Donovan Mitchell scored 37 points in the 120-105 win over the Clippers, shooting 63.6% from the field. Evan Mobley added a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Cleveland averages 119.9 points per game (9th) and leads the league in three-point attempts (44.4 per game). Defensively, they allow 115.1 points but rank