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Blue Jackets vs. Maple Leafs prop picks Nov. 20: Back Zach Werenski and Easton Cowan

The Toronto Maple Leafs host the Columbus Blue Jackets at Scotiabank Arena on Thursday night.

The pregame narrative: Toronto snapped a five-game losing streak on Tuesday, but remains near the bottom of the Eastern Conference while dealing with a laundry list of injuries. This game is a pick’em, with the Blue Jackets having already beaten the Maple Leafs in Toronto earlier this year.

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Blue Jackets vs. Maple Leafs prop picks

Best Bet: Werenski over 3.5 shots (+105)

The Maple Leafs might’ve snapped their winless streak, but that doesn’t paper over what they’ve been all season long: An awful defensive team.

Toronto is giving up the fourth-most shot attempts (63.66) and second-most shots (30.89) on a 60-minute basis, per Natural Stat Trick.

Two of the team’s top-four defencemen (Brandon Carlo, Chris Tanev) are sidelined alongside Auston Matthews, so I can’t picture things getting better in the short term.

The one bit of good news for Toronto is that Joseph Woll is back, and he’s capable of stealing games.

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That’s why I’m opting to back Werenski on this shot total instead of on a point-production market.

The 28-year-old is one of the best offensive defencemen in hockey. He finished second in Norris Trophy voting last year and is a shoo-in to make the U.S. Olympic team in February.

Werenski is leading the Blue Jackets in shots (72), shot attempts (168), and ice time.

That nets out to 3.6 shots per game and 8.4 shot attempts per game.

Key stat: Werenski has cleared this total in seven of 10 games in November.

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Best NHL prop picks

Cowan to score 1+ points (+108): Cowan slid back into Toronto’s lineup two games ago out of necessity, and he’s played well despite logging zero points.

In both games, his forward line logged the highest Corsi rate:

Nov. 15 @ CHI: Matthew Knies-Nicolas Roy-Cowan (81.25%)

Nov. 18 vs. STL: Bobby McMann-Max Domi-Cowan (61.11%)

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Cowan has had eight chances, five shots and 0.66 xG in those games.

It’s unclear who he’ll be playing with tonight, but Daily Faceoff projects him back with McMann and Domi.

The London Knights product has always been a point producer, and gets a solid matchup against Columbus. The Blue Jackets are allowing the 11th-most goals (3.20) and third-most shots (30.6) per game.

Blue Jackets vs. Maple Leafs prop picks made at 9:30 a.m. ET Nov. 20, 2025.

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NFL Week 12 upset picks: Back Browns and Cardinals to come through as underdogs

Two teams with backup QBs, the Cleveland Browns and Arizona Cardinals, have piqued my interest as upset candidates this week.

The pregame narrative: Shadeur Sanders’ first taste of NFL action didn’t go as he would’ve liked, but he’s in line to start if Dillon Gabriel (concussion) isn’t ready for Sunday. Cleveland’s real strength is its defence, though, which should thrive against the Las Vegas Raiders.

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NFL Week 12 upset picks

Best bet: Browns moneyline (+155)

The Browns have a quarterback dilemma brewing — what else is new?

But Cleveland’s strategy, whether it’s Sanders or Gabriel under centre, should be simple: Run the ball and play strong defence.

Myles Garrett is arguably the best player in the NFL and is barrelling toward a second DPOY award after recording 10 sacks in his last three games.

Cleveland lost each of those contests, mind you, but two were to legit Super Bowl contenders (Patriots, Ravens) and one was to a New York Jets team with two special teams touchdowns.

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The Raiders are as dysfunctional as the Browns, and just got throttled by the Dallas Cowboys, 33-16, on Monday Night Football.

Las Vegas is now averaging just 13.0 points in its last six games.

In that span, Geno Smith has been sacked 19 times and has thrown six picks. His offensive line isn’t capable of blocking anyone, let alone the scariest man in the game.

Cleveland should win this game as long as it doesn’t shoot itself in the foot.

Key stat: The Browns’ defence ranks fifth in EPA per play, and the Raiders’ offence ranks 30th in EPA per play, per RBSDM.com

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NFL underdog predictions

Cardinals moneyline (+125): Jacoby Brissett has done all Arizona could ask for, and then some, in Kyler Murray’s absence.

Brissett has a 10-to-3 TD:INT ratio with a 66.7 completion percentage. He’s averaging 314 yards/game.

He’s attempted an absurd 42.6 passes per game and completed 47-of-57 passes (that’s not a typo) against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 11.

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The Cards have only won one of Brissett’s five starts, but he’s had them mostly competitive, losing by less than a score to the Indianapolis Colts and Green Bay Packers.

Arizona’s last two games were uglier — a pair of 22-point losses to divisional rivals — but the Jacksonville Jaguars aren’t exactly juggernauts.

The Jags have lost three of their last five games and only have two wins by more than a score this year.

Marvin Harrison Jr. also might return, which would be a nice shot in the arm for Arizona’s offence.

NFL upset picks made at 2:50 p.m. ET on 11/11/2025.

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NFL Week 12 upset picks: Back Browns and Cardinals to come through as underdogs

Two teams with backup QBs, the Cleveland Browns and Arizona Cardinals, have piqued my interest as upset candidates this week.

The pregame narrative: Shadeur Sanders’ first taste of NFL action didn’t go as he would’ve liked, but he’s in line to start if Dillon Gabriel (concussion) isn’t ready for Sunday. Cleveland’s real strength is its defence, though, which should thrive against the Las Vegas Raiders.

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NFL Week 12 upset picks

Best bet: Browns moneyline (+155)

The Browns have a quarterback dilemma brewing — what else is new?

But Cleveland’s strategy, whether it’s Sanders or Gabriel under centre, should be simple: Run the ball and play strong defence.

Myles Garrett is arguably the best player in the NFL and is barrelling toward a second DPOY award after recording 10 sacks in his last three games.

Cleveland lost each of those contests, mind you, but two were to legit Super Bowl contenders (Patriots, Ravens) and one was to a New York Jets team with two special teams touchdowns.

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The Raiders are as dysfunctional as the Browns, and just got throttled by the Dallas Cowboys, 33-16, on Monday Night Football.

Las Vegas is now averaging just 13.0 points in its last six games.

In that span, Geno Smith has been sacked 19 times and has thrown six picks. His offensive line isn’t capable of blocking anyone, let alone the scariest man in the game.

Cleveland should win this game as long as it doesn’t shoot itself in the foot.

Key stat: The Browns’ defence ranks fifth in EPA per play, and the Raiders’ offence ranks 30th in EPA per play, per RBSDM.com

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NFL underdog predictions

Cardinals moneyline (+130): Jacoby Brissett has done all Arizona could ask for, and then some, in Kyler Murray’s absence.

Brissett has a 10-to-3 TD:INT ratio with a 66.7 completion percentage. He’s averaging 314 yards/game.

He’s attempted an absurd 42.6 passes per game and completed 47-of-57 passes (that’s not a typo) against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 11.

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The Cards have only won one of Brissett’s five starts, but he’s had them mostly competitive, losing by less than a score to the Indianapolis Colts and Green Bay Packers.

Arizona’s last two games were uglier — a pair of 22-point losses to divisional rivals — but the Jacksonville Jaguars aren’t exactly juggernauts.

The Jags have lost three of their last five games and only have two wins by more than a score this year.

Marvin Harrison Jr. also might return, which would be a nice shot in the arm for Arizona’s offence.

NFL upset picks made at 2:50 p.m. ET on 11/11/2025.

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Jazz vs. Lakers SGP predictions Nov. 18: Back Los Angeles to cover in LeBron’s potential return at +325

All eyes will be on LeBron James when the Los Angeles Lakers host the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night.

The pregame narrative: LeBron is officially questionable at the time of writing, but it appears as though The King will kick off season No. 23 this evening after rehabbing from sciatic nerve discomfort. Los Angeles is a heavy favourite against Utah, which sports a 2-4 ATS record on the road.

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Jazz vs. Lakers predictions

Parlay: Lakers -9.5 | Doncic under 8.5 assists | Markkanen 20+ points (+325)

Lakers -9.5 (-182): I’m happy to back the Lakers at this number with or without LeBron.

Getting one of the GOATs back is a boost, but L.A. has done just fine in his absence. The squad is 10-4 and sports an identical ATS record, tied for the best mark in basketball.

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Utah, meanwhile, has been dreadful on the road. It is 1-5 SU, losing by an average of 15.8 points. Only the Indiana Pacers have a larger average margin of defeat (-19.1) on the road.

The Jazz have failed to cover this number in four of their last five road games, most recently losing to the Timberwolves by 40 in Minnesota.

Los Angeles beat the same Minnesota team twice this year, including once on the road.

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NBA SGP legs

Doncic under 8.5 assists (-118): Fading Doncic on any market is risky business, especially against a team like Utah. But I think this bet has a great chance of cashing if LeBron plays, and would still be in play if he happens to be sidelined.

Doncic has gone under this mark in three of his last four games and five of 10 on the year.

This matchup has blowout potential, meaning he could see reduced minutes if Los Angeles runs away with things.

Historically, Doncic has been a “shoot first” guy with LeBron in the mix. He’s gone under this line in 21 of 28 games when sharing a court with LeBron.

Last year, the Lakers played the Jazz twice with Doncic and LeBron. Luka was on a slight minutes restriction but had just eight total assists in those games.

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Markkanen 20+ points (-345): Markkanen is on another level right now.

He’s averaging 30.6 PPG this season.

He’s scored 35+ points in three straight games (40+ in back-to-back).

He has 20+ points 12 of 13 games and 25+ points in 9 of 13 games.

The Finnish forward had a down year in an injury-riddled 2024-25. But he was an upper-echelon scorer the two seasons before that, and seems to have hit his prime at age 28.

Los Angeles is a solid defensive team, but this feels like a borderline free leg to tack onto the SGP. It also boosts the odds from +180 to +325 thanks to some negative correlation.

Jazz vs. Lakers predictions made at 3:30 p.m. ET 11/01/2025.

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Best NBA prop picks Nov. 18: Back De’Aaron Fox, Anfernee Simons and Deni Avdija

I’ve got three prop recommendations from Tuesday’s six-game slate, headlined by a play on San Antonio Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox.

Today’s NBA props narrative: Victor Wembanyama is out, meaning Fox will have to carry the offensive load against the Memphis Grizzlies. Elsewhere, Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija should stay hot despite a tough matchup against the Phoenix Suns.

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NBA prop picks Nov. 18

Best bet: Fox over 24.5 points (-130)

This is my “don’t overthink it” play of the day.

Fox is an elite scorer with 30-point upside, going up against one of the worst defences in the league. Oh, and Stephon Castle is also sidelined with Wembanyama.

They have combined to average 43.5 points and 30.3 field-goal attempts per game. Replacing that production is impossible, but Fox can try his best.

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The second-year Spur has played five games so far and is averaging 22.0 points on solid 51.2% shooting. He’s coming off a season-high 28 points against the Sacramento Kings, which also happened to be the first game Wembanyama missed.

Now, he faces a Grizzlies team allowing the most points (29.51) and threes (4.05) per game to opposing point guards, per Fantasy Pros.

All signs point to another big night.

Key stat: Fox has taken 20-plus shots in back-to-back games, including eight 3s in both contests.

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Best NBA picks

Avdija over 25.5 points (-110): Avdija currently sits third on the NBA’s Most Improved Player odds board after a torrid start to the season.

2024-25: 16.9 PPG, 7.3 RPG, 3.9 APG, 47.6 FG%
2025-26: 26.0 PPG, 6.5 RPG, 4.9 APG, 48.9 FG%

The big man has been remarkably consistent, scoring at least 19 points in every game while going 8-5 against this line.

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Avdija’s volume is way up from last year, and he’s averaging a hefty 35.6 minutes in November.

The Suns have stifled power forwards all year, allowing the sixth-fewest PPG to the position, but Avdija has done damage in a few other tough matchups.

He scored 27 points against the Orlando Magic and 32 points against the New Orleans Pelicans. They allow the fewest and fourth-fewest PPG, respectively, to opposing PFs.

NBA player prop predictions

Simons 3+ threes (+115): Simons has been very hit-or-miss on his 3-point market this year, but this is a great matchup for him to go nuclear.

The Brooklyn Nets are allowing opponents to shoot 39.2% from deep. That’s the third-worst mark in the NBA.

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Simons has always been a high-volume 3-point shooter, averaging north of 3.1 makes and 8.5 attempts in his last three seasons with the Trail Blazers.

Those numbers are down slightly with the Celtics (2.7 makes on 6.9 attempts), but he’s still cashing in at a great clip (39.6%).

Simons has cleared this mark in four of his last six games.

NBA prop picks made at 11:25 a.m. ET on Nov. 18, 2025.

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Blues vs. Maple Leafs prop picks Nov. 18: Bet on William Nylander to produce

The reeling Toronto Maple Leafs host the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday in what feels like a must-win game.

The pregame narrative: Toronto has lost five straight, sits 15th in the Eastern Conference, is missing Auston Matthews indefinitely, and plans to have general manager Brad Treliving address the media at some point today. Woof. The Maple Leafs are still favoured, though, over the 6-9-4 Blues.

Check out my Blues vs. Maple Leafs prop picks for the game on Nov. 18, featuring William Nylander.

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Blues vs. Maple Leafs prop picks

Best Bet: Nylander to score 2+ points (+130)

It’s time for Nylander to step up.

The Swedish winger is under fire for recording zero shots in consecutive games for the first time since the 2019 season.

I’ll chalk that up as a freak occurrence which happened at a bad time.

Nylander still recorded an assist in each of those games, and is now on a 13-game point streak dating back to Oct. 14. In that span, he is 7-6 against this line.

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Nylander’s 26 points rank fourth in the NHL, and St. Louis is one of the only teams worse off than Toronto.

The Blues have lost 11 of their last 14 games and are getting horrific goaltending out of Jordan Binnington (3.34 GAA, .869 SV%) and Joel Hofer (4.04 GAA, .867 SV%).

Allow me a bold prediction: Nylander won’t go shotless tonight. In fact, it wouldn’t surprise me if he fired half a dozen pucks on net.

His line with John Tavares and Nick Robertson should do damage.

Key stat: Nylander has 22 points in 12 home games this year.

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Best NBA prop picks Nov. 18: Back De’Aaron Fox, Anfernee Simons and Deni Avdija

I’ve got three prop recommendations from Tuesday’s six-game slate, headlined by a play on San Antonio Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox.

Today’s NBA props narrative: Victor Wembanyama is out, meaning Fox will have to carry the offensive load against the Memphis Grizzlies. Elsewhere, Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija should stay hot despite a tough matchup against the Phoenix Suns.

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NBA prop picks Nov. 18

Best bet: Fox over 26.5 points (-122)

This is my “don’t overthink it” play of the day.

Fox is an elite scorer with 30-point upside, going up against one of the worst defences in the league. Oh, and Stephon Castle is also sidelined with Wembanyama.

They have combined to average 43.5 points and 30.3 field-goal attempts per game. Replacing that production is impossible, but Fox can try his best.

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The second-year Spur has played five games so far and is averaging 22.0 points on solid 51.2% shooting. He’s coming off a season-high 28 points against the Sacramento Kings, which also happened to be the first game Wembanyama missed.

Now, he faces a Grizzlies team allowing the most points (29.51) and threes (4.05) per game to opposing point guards, per Fantasy Pros.

All signs point to another big night.

Key stat: Fox has taken 20-plus shots in back-to-back games, including eight 3s in both contests.

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Best NBA picks

Avdija over 24.5 points (-122): Avdija currently sits third on the NBA’s Most Improved Player odds board after a torrid start to the season.

2024-25: 16.9 PPG, 7.3 RPG, 3.9 APG, 47.6 FG%
2025-26: 26.0 PPG, 6.5 RPG, 4.9 APG, 48.9 FG%

The big man has been remarkably consistent, scoring at least 19 points in every game while going 8-5 against this line.

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Avdija’s volume is way up from last year, and he’s averaging a hefty 35.6 minutes in November.

The Suns have stifled power forwards all year, allowing the sixth-fewest PPG to the position, but Avdija has done damage in a few other tough matchups.

He scored 27 points against the Orlando Magic and 32 points against the New Orleans Pelicans. They allow the fewest and fourth-fewest PPG, respectively, to opposing PFs.

NBA player prop predictions

Simons 3+ threes (+110): Simons has been very hit-or-miss on his 3-point market this year, but this is a great matchup for him to go nuclear.

The Brooklyn Nets are allowing opponents to shoot 39.2% from deep. That’s the third-worst mark in the NBA.

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Simons has always been a high-volume 3-point shooter, averaging north of 3.1 makes and 8.5 attempts in his last three seasons with the Trail Blazers.

Those numbers are down slightly with the Celtics (2.7 makes on 6.9 attempts), but he’s still cashing in at a great clip (39.6%).

Simons has cleared this mark in four of his last six games.

NBA prop picks made at 11:25 a.m. ET on Nov. 18, 2025.

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Blues vs. Maple Leafs prop picks Nov. 18: Bet on William Nylander, Jordan Kyrou to produce

The reeling Toronto Maple Leafs host the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday in what feels like a must-win game.

The pregame narrative: Toronto has lost five straight, sits 15th in the Eastern Conference, is missing Auston Matthews indefinitely, and plans to have general manager Brad Treliving address the media at some point today. Woof. The Maple Leafs are still favoured, though, over the 6-9-4 Blues.

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Blues vs. Maple Leafs prop picks

Best Bet: Nylander to score 2+ points (+140)

It’s time for Nylander to step up.

The Swedish winger is under fire for recording zero shots in consecutive games for the first time since the 2019 season.

I’ll chalk that up as a freak occurrence which happened at a bad time.

Nylander still recorded an assist in each of those games, and is now on a 13-game point streak dating back to Oct. 14. In that span, he is 7-6 against this line.

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Nylander’s 26 points rank fourth in the NHL, and St. Louis is one of the only teams worse off than Toronto.

The Blues have lost 11 of their last 14 games and are getting horrific goaltending out of Jordan Binnington (3.34 GAA, .869 SV%) and Joel Hofer (4.04 GAA, .867 SV%).

Allow me a bold prediction: Nylander won’t go shotless tonight. In fact, it wouldn’t surprise me if he fired half a dozen pucks on net.

His line with John Tavares and Nick Robertson should do damage.

Key stat: Nylander has 22 points in 12 home games this year.

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Best NHL prop picks

Kyrou to score 1+ points (+102): Toronto’s defence is hanging on by a thread right now. Brandon Carlo and Chris Tanev are out, which leaves two sizeable holes in the top four.

But it’s not like the Leafs played well with them in the mix, either.

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Toronto has allowed the third-most chances (63.87) and fourth-most shots (31.04) on a 60-minute basis, per Natural Stat Trick.

Kyrou has been one of St. Louis’ best players, ranking second in points (12) and first in shots (44) and chances (94).

Blues vs. Maple Leafs prop picks made at 9:30 a.m. ET 11/18/2025.

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Venezuela vs. Canada men’s soccer prediction and odds: Expect a low-scoring affair on Tuesday

The Canadian men’s soccer team plays its final game of the year on Tuesday when it battles Venezuela in an international friendly.

The pregame narrative: Canada is favoured to win this matchup despite a three-game goalless drought, as it was stifled by Ecuador, Colombia and Australia. Les Rouges have dropped two spots in FIFA’s ranking to 28 but are still well above their opponents, who sit at 50.

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Venezuela vs. Canada odds

Venezuela vs. Canada markets	Betting odds
Venezuela to win	+235
Draw	+200
Canada to win	+118
Venezuela draw no bet	+135
Canada draw no bet	-188
Over 2.5 goals	+135
Under 2.5 goals	-182

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Venezuela vs. Canada odds as of 3:30 p.m. ET on 11/17/2025.

Canadian men’s soccer prediction

Best bet: Both teams to score — No (-127)

Canada’s recent three-game stretch looks bad on paper, but it helps to add some context.

Les Rouges received a questionable red card five minutes in against Ecuador last Thursday, and they held their opponents to zero shots on target in the 0-0 draw.

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That’s a testament to how strong Jesse Marsch’s defence has been.

Canada has only allowed one goal in its last five games, and it was to Australia in a match it largely dominated. Les Rouges out-possessed (60.7-to-39.3) and out-shot (8-to-1) the Socceroos in Montreal back in October.

I’m confident Canada can produce another clean sheet, but this is a better way to buy in on the team’s defence while also gaining exposure to its offensive struggles.

Key stat: This bet has cashed in six of Venezuela’s last seven games in addition to each of Canada’s last five games.

Venezuela vs. Canada prediction made at 3:30 p.m. on 11/17/2025.

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Venezuela vs. Canada men’s soccer prediction and odds: Expect a low-scoring affair on Tuesday

The Canadian men’s soccer team plays its final game of the year on Tuesday when it battles Venezuela in an international friendly.

The pregame narrative: Canada is favoured to win this matchup despite a three-game goalless drought, as it was stifled by Ecuador, Colombia and Australia. Les Rouges have dropped two spots in FIFA’s ranking to 28 but are still well above their opponents, who sit at 50.

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Venezuela vs. Canada odds

Venezuela vs. Canada markets	Betting odds
Venezuela to win	+235
Draw	+220
Canada to win	+130
Venezuela draw no bet	+125
Canada draw no bet	-182
Over 2.5 goals	+133
Under 2.5 goals	-167

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Venezuela vs. Canada odds as of 3:30 p.m. ET on 11/17/2025.

Canadian men’s soccer prediction

Best bet: Both teams to score — No (-127)

Canada’s recent three-game stretch looks bad on paper, but it helps to add some context.

Les Rouges received a questionable red card five minutes in against Ecuador last Thursday, and they held their opponents to zero shots on target in the 0-0 draw.

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That’s a testament to how strong Jesse Marsch’s defence has been.

Canada has only allowed one goal in its last five games, and it was to Australia in a match it largely dominated. Les Rouges out-possessed (60.7-to-39.3) and out-shot (8-to-1) the Socceroos in Montreal back in October.

I’m confident Canada can produce another clean sheet, but this is a better way to buy in on the team’s defence while also gaining exposure to its offensive struggles.

Key stat: This bet has cashed in six of Venezuela’s last seven games in addition to each of Canada’s last five games.

Venezuela vs. Canada prediction made at 3:30 p.m. on 11/17/2025.

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