Rating: 2 Units

The Lightning have won five of their last six games while the Blues have lost four of their last six games. Tampa Bay has the edge in this game because they are playing well offensively, scoring at least five goals in three straight games. They have also played well on special teams, converting over 28 percent of their power play opportunities. The Blues are 24th in the league in penalty kills and they gave up nine goals in their last three road games, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the Lightning. The Blues won’t be as successful offensively because they’re not playing well and scored only five goals in their last three games. They’ve also struggled on special teams, converting 16 percent of their power play opportunities. The Lightning are 16th in the league in penalty kills and gave up seven goals in their last three games, so expect them to keep St. Louis’ offense in check. Go with Tampa Bay to cover the money line.

Rating: 2 Units

South Dakota is coming as a -2.5 road favorites. South Dakota is better offensively, scoring 17 points more than Utah Tech, while Utah Tech is better defensively, allowing 1.9 points less. The Coyotes are winning by an average of 9.3 points per game, while the Trailblazers are losing by an average of 5.8 points. Utah Tech is struggling mightily with their shooting, ranking in the bottom 40 nationally both in field goal and in 3-point percentage, so the value here lies with the road team. Take the South Dakota Coyotes and lay the points on the road.

Rating: 2 Units

The Hornets didn’t shoot very well against a struggling NJIT team in their last outing (38.8 percent) and had 14 turnovers but did great on the boards with a 54-32 advantage. That said, Delaware State has scored pretty well lately with 68 or more points in five straight games (a 3-2 run).

Rating: 2 Units

The Vikings have won four of their six home games while the Golden Grizzlies have lost four of their five road games. Cleveland State has the edge in this game because they’re shooting the ball well, making over 45 percent of their shots in their last three games while the Golden Grizzlies made 35 percent of theirs. They’ve also done a better job at the charity stripe, making over 79 percent of their free throws during that span while the Golden Grizzlies shot less than 70 percent. They rebound the ball well and grab more than 10 offensive rebounds per game, which will give them more scoring chances. They also do a good job of protecting the ball and won’t give Oakland a lot of easy-scoring opportunities. The Golden Grizzles have struggled defensively on the road, giving up more than 70 points per game, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the Vikings. Go with Cleveland State to cover the spread.

Rating: 2 Units

The Predators look to step up on their home ice but the Penguins are playing great hockey and look to dominate this game. The Penguins, who average 3.00 goals per game, should find the back of the net at will with Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes. The Penguins should limit a Predators offense that has scored only four goals in the last two games with Kris Letang, Erik Karlsson, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Tristan Jarry to make plenty of big saves. The Penguins should win the game and provide great odds in the process as road Underdogs. Take the Penguins money line as road Underdogs.

Rating: 2 Units

The Lakers will have to be at their best to beat the number in this matchup. The Kings have done a good job over the last couple of weeks, as their offense has finally gotten things going. Sacramento is scoring a staggering 123.3 points per 100 possessions over its past six games. Los Angeles’ perimeter defense is one of the worst in the league. The Lakers will struggle to contain De’Aaron Fox, while Domantas Sabonis will look for another strong performance against Purple-and-Gold. Sabonis posted a triple-double of 29 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists in that four-point loss at the Lakers in October.  Hereof, I’m backing the Kings to win and cover. They might struggle to contain Anthony Davis, but the Kings look like a better team than the Lakers at the moment.

Rating: 2 Units

The Timberwolves have won three straight home games while the Knicks split their last four games. Minnesota has the advantage in this game because they’ve shot the ball well at home where they are making over 46 percent of their shots and 39 percent of their three-pointers. They’ve also done well at the charity stripe, making over 78 percent of their free throws. Their ball movement is very good, and they grabbed more than 10 offensive rebounds per game in their last three games, which will give them more scoring chances. They also cut down their turnovers and won’t give the Knicks a lot of easy-scoring opportunities. The Knicks usually play well defensively, but they haven’t been as good on the road where they are giving up more than 113 points per game, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the Timberwolves in this game. Go with Minnesota to cover the spread.

Rating: 2 Units

The Denver Broncos continue to shine. They have won four straight games. The Broncos have been dominant in the second half, posting a 6-2 record in their past eight bouts. The Los Angeles Chargers are stumbling at the worst time, dropping three of their past four games after a 40-17 home defeat against the Buccaneers last week. This season, Los Angeles has been more productive on the ground than in the air. They only opt for the pass in 55% of their plays. This is good news for the Broncos who are conceding an average of 98 rushing yards per game, good for fifth. J.K. Dobbins was key in the Chargers win against the Broncos in the first meeting but the running back is not playing in this one. Also, Herbert has been kept in check, posting 218 or fewer passing yards in four of his past five games. The Broncos have momentum while this Chargers team seems to stumble when it matters most.  Sean Payton is 17-9 SU and 19-7 ATS record as a division dog in a revenge-seeking role. Take the points.