Both teams looking to bounce back from losses. Florida will be without Brad Marchand, but I still like this spot for the defending champions. The Isles have dropped three straight and it's hard to imagine them correcting course against a team as good as Florida.

Wisconsin has been on fire during the Big Ten Tournament, and Michigan was lucky to sneak past Maryland in the semifinals. These teams met in December with the Wolverines winning by three. The Badgers are playing better basketball, but can't be expected to keep shooting the way they have been from beyond the arc. I expect Wisconsin to win in a game that comes down to the final possession.

Rantanen is making his first trip back to Ball Arena after being traded (twice) before the deadline. After an unceremonious exit, I expect Rantanen to be firing and looking to score against his own team. Rantanen has notched eight SOG in three games with Dallas, and the added motivation to score against his former team makes this a great value at plus-money.

MacKinnon is looking to snap a three-game goal drought (he's been held pointless in two straight), and I like this spot for him. This game will have a postseason atmosphere, and this has the potential to be one of the nastiest rivalries in the league for the next few years. Bottom line: Anytime you can get MacKinnon at plus-money for an anytime goal you take it.

This game will have a playoff atmosphere thanks to the return of Mikko Rantanen to Ball Arena -- these teams are also likely headed towards a first round playoff matchup. The Avs are playing extremely well right now, and I expect a very inspired effort from the likes of Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar. Look for a very physical game from both sides, with the Avs coming out on top.

These teams combined for 156 points when they played on March 7. The Rams were on fire on the offensive end before going cold towards the finish in their semifinal win over Utah State, and ended up scoring 83 points. Likewise, Boise State scored 72 against a stingy New Mexico team in its semifinal win. Fatigue could be a factor here, but I expect both teams to continue playing well. Look for this game to finish well over 140 total points.

This will be Knights'' third straight road game, and while they've been able to acclimate to Eastern Standard Time for a couple of days, it's worth pointing out that this game starts at 9:30 a.m. in Vegas. Buffalo hasn't played since March 12, so the Sabres should have fresh legs at home. No denying Vegas is the better team here, but I like the Sabres to keep it close and potentially steal a win in this spot.

The Rams average over 75 points per game and are playing their best basketball of the season. I expect CSU to roll and push 80 points here.

Colorado State is the hottest team in the conference, with arguably the top player in the conference (Nique Clifford). Clifford has played himself into the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, and I expect him to be the difference in this MWC Tournament matchup. The Rams need a minimum of two wins in the conference tourney to sneak into the NCAA Tournament field, and I see them getting one tonight.

The Cavs own the best record in the NBA, and the Nets will be without D'Angelo Russell. I expect Cleveland to jump out to an early lead and cruise to another victory on Tuesday night.

The Knights thoroughly dominated the Penguins on Friday in Vegas, but I expect this game (in Pittsburgh) to be much more competitive. This is a spot where I wouldn't be shocked if Vegas wins, but in the end I expect the Pens to stay within one goal.

As I said in my Over pick, the Avs are red-hot right now. Colorado has the look of a legitimate Stanley Cup contender after a busy trade deadline, and I expect Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, and Co. to roll on Monday night.

The Avs have won five straight games and may be the hottest team in the NHL. Colorado is averaging over 5 goals per game during the streak, and has scored 7 in its last two games. I expect another offensive eruption from the Avs at home. If Chicago can score 1-2 goals, this over should cash with ease.

The Thunder rolled the Nuggets on Sunday, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander likely wrapped up the MVP in the process. That said, Denver has been one of the best teams in the NBA this season in back-to-backs, going 11-1 thus far. The Nuggets will likely be short-handed with Aaron Gordon (calf) already ruled out, and Nikola Jokic (ankle/elbow) and Jamal Murray (knee) listed as questionable. I expect Murray and Jokic to both play, and for Denver to keep this game within 9 points.

Sengun is a rising star, and a double-double machine. He presents a unique matchup for Orlando, and I don't expect the Magic to have a ton of success slowing him down. I have Sengun projected to finish with 23 points and 11 rebounds in my DFS rankings.