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The Minnesota Golden Gophers enter 6-5 and look to build momentum at home, while the Campbell Fighting Camels aim to stay competitive behind D.J. Smith and Dovydas Butka. Bettors will weigh Minnesota’s home dominance against Campbell’s offensive pace in this non-conference matchup. Minnesota opened as a double-digit favorite, with the line reflecting confidence in their home-court advantage. Current market: Track updates and sharper angles on College Basketball Odds. Campbell averages 81.7 points per game, with D.J. Smith and Dovydas Butka leading the offense. Their free-throw efficiency (20th nationally in attempts) and rebounding (54th nationally) highlight strengths. Their 1-6 road record underscores inconsistency, but perimeter shooting and foul-drawing ability give them a chance to stay close. Minnesota averages 73.4 points per

The Vegas Golden Knights head north to Rogers Place for a highly anticipated showdown with the Edmonton Oilers on December 21. These two Pacific Division rivals are both playoff contenders, and the intensity between them has built steadily over the past two seasons. Vegas enters the contest with championship pedigree and one of the most balanced rosters in the NHL. Edmonton, by contrast, boasts elite top-end talent with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl but has struggled at times to find consistency in net and on the back end. This is more than a regular-season game. It’s a battle for divisional seeding, momentum heading into the holiday break, and possibly a playoff preview. Expect a high-paced game with end-to-end action, power-play

The Ottawa Senators head to TD Garden for a tough road test against the Boston Bruins on December 21. This Atlantic Division clash features a rising young Senators squad trying to make up ground in the standings against one of the most structured and defensively sound teams in the league. Ottawa brings speed and offensive upside to the table but continues to struggle with consistency, particularly on the defensive end. Boston, on the other hand, remains a dominant force on home ice, anchored by elite goaltending and an experienced leadership core that thrives in high-leverage games. These teams split their first two meetings earlier this season, both decided by a single goal. Expect another tight-checking, physical contest as the Senators

The Toronto Maple Leafs visit American Airlines Center on December 21 for a marquee inter-conference clash with the Dallas Stars. Both clubs sit comfortably in playoff positions but remain in heated races within their respective divisions. Toronto is driven by one of the league’s top offensive units, led by Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner. However, goaltending inconsistencies and lapses in defensive zone coverage have created problems against high-level opponents. Dallas brings a more structured, physical approach, anchored by depth scoring and a blue line that excels in suppressing high-danger chances. This game offers betting value on multiple fronts—from the total goals market to potential alternate puck lines—depending on how the game flow unfolds. It also could serve as a measuring