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For updated pricing and live movement, use the NHL odds screen on the ScoresAndStats NHL scores and odds page. The market backs the Rangers as a clear home favorite despite their 0-5-1 home start. The number reflects underlying metrics, recent 4-1-0 run, and dominance in this rivalry, not surface-level home record. Islanders moneyline sits in standard underdog range, indicating respect for their scoring pieces but discounting current defensive leaks. The total at 6.0 balances the Islanders’ high-event profile with New York’s strong defensive baseline and recent low-scoring trends. Early lean has been toward the under, driven by Rangers suppression numbers. This is a narrative clash between perception and data. The Rangers own one of the league’s best road marks and

For live numbers and splits, check the NHL board on the NHL scores and odds page. Market has Vancouver as a slight home favorite despite form concerns, rooted in home ice, shot volume, and perceived offensive ceiling. Columbus near even money reflects respect for their recent play-driving and defensive structure. Total at 6.0 prices in both teams’ chance generation and Vancouver’s penalty-kill issues, with modest tilt toward the over. This game is less about names on the Norris ballot and more about which team cleans up details first. Vancouver has alternated wins and losses and is coming off a 5-2 defeat to Chicago where breakdowns and a poor penalty kill were exposed again. Quinn Hughes remains the primary driver of

The Western Carolina Catamounts head to Durham to face the Duke Blue Devils on Saturday afternoon at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Duke, ranked No. 6 nationally, enters its home opener looking to build on a 75–60 win over Texas in Charlotte while tightening several problem areas that surfaced in the opener. Jon Scheyer’s team showed flashes of dominance but also signs of growing pains, particularly with turnovers and lineup fluidity. Sophomore guard Isaiah Evans shined, scoring a career-high 23 points on 4-of-6 shooting from deep — continuing a streak where Duke is unbeaten (12–0) when Evans hits three or more 3-pointers. Highly touted freshman Cameron Boozer struggled early against Texas but erupted for 15 second-half points, showcasing his ability to draw

The Arkansas Razorbacks travel to East Lansing for a marquee early-season matchup against the Michigan State Spartans on Saturday night, where both nationally ranked programs look to make an early statement. Tom Izzo’s Spartans, ranked No. 22, didn’t inspire confidence in their opener — an 80–69 win over Colgate that exposed defensive lapses and inconsistent shooting. Michigan State was outshot 47.4% to 41.7% from the field, but 47 rebounds and a massive free-throw advantage (24–4 in points) salvaged the win. Izzo was blunt afterward. “If we’re not better by Saturday, we’ll get embarrassed,” he said, pointing to defensive discipline and offensive flow as priorities before facing an explosive Arkansas team. The No. 14 Razorbacks enter after dismantling Southern 109–77, showcasing