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NHL schedule, odds and betting lines Nov. 15: Avalanche look to stay hot, Blue Jackets slight underdogs vs. struggling Penguins

NHL schedule

Ten teams are in action during Friday’s NHL slate.

The latest: The Colorado Avalanche look to extend their win streak to four when they host the Washington Capitals. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Penguins aim to get off the schneid against the Columbus Blue Jackets on the road.

Check out the latest NHL schedule for Friday, Nov. 15.

NHL schedule: Nov. 15

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Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Columbus Blue Jackets

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Washington Capitals vs. Colorado Avalanche

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Nashville Predators vs. Calgary Flames

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Vegas Golden Knights vs. Utah Hockey Club

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Detroit Red Wings vs. Anaheim Ducks

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Betting insights

  • The Avalanche are on a three-game heater beating the Carolina Hurricanes, Nashville Predators and Los Angeles Kings. They look to keep the ball rolling as they take on a Washington Capitals squad tied for the second most goals per game in the league (4.13).
  • After missing the playoffs by a mere three points last season, the Penguins find themselves towards the bottom of the Eastern Conference with a 6-9-3 record. They’ll look to get back on track against a Columbus team that allows 3.6 goals per game, which is the fourth most in the NHL.
  • The Vegas Golden Knights travel to Salt Lake City to play the Utah Hockey Club. Vegas owns the league’s best overs record at 11-4-1 and scores 4.13 goals per game (T-2, Capitals). They are also second in the league in power play percentage (32.6).

NFL Week 11 ATS staff picks: Predictions against the spread for every game

NFL Week 11 ATS picks

Last week was a tough one for our staff in the ATS market, but three of five writers are still above .500 on the year.

The latest: In Week 11, the unbeaten Kansas City Chiefs are road underdogs against the Buffalo Bills (-2) in what will likely be the game of the week. Elsewhere, Christian McCaffrey and the San Francisco 49ers (-6.5) look to build on last week’s win as they host the Seattle Seahawks.

Check out our NFL Week 11 ATS picks for predictions on every game.

NFL Week 11 ATS picks

NorthStar Bets’ Avery Perri, Jordan Horrobin, Spencer Closs and Chris Toman offer up their NFL Week 11 ATS picks for all 14 games.

NFL odds as of 11 a.m. ET on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024.

Click odds from any game to add selections to your betslip.

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Thursday Night Football pick

Commanders vs. Eagles (Thursday, Nov. 14: 8:15 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Philadelphia -3.5
Perri says: Washington has been a great story but Philadelphia is hitting its stride and looks scary. The Eagles are a perfect 5-0 since their Week 5 bye, winning each game by at least four points. During that run, they rank first in defensive EPA per play, are averaging 29.4 PPG and have a +82 point differential.
Pick: Eagles -3.5

NFL Week 11 ATS picks: The early Sunday slate

Ravens vs. Steelers (Sunday, Nov. 17: 1:00 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Baltimore -3
Perri says: Mike Tomlin as a divisional home underdog? Sign me up. Pittsburgh is 7-1 in its last eight games against the Ravens and while Lamar Jackson only played in three of those games, he lost each of them. The Steelers also had a revolving door of awful QBs in that span and now have Russell Wilson, who has the offence averaging 30.3 points during his perfect 3-0 run.
Pick: Steelers +3

Colts vs. Jets (Sunday, Nov. 17: 1 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: New York -4
Toman says: I have no interest in touching the Jets as a favourite. They’re coming off their most lopsided loss of the season and have dropped six of their last seven. New York is 3-7 ATS while the Colts are 7-3 ATS and have been competitive most games. Anthony Richardson is back at QB which might be bad for winning games, but he has RB Jonathan Taylor as a game-changing safety net.
Pick: Colts +4

Browns vs. Saints (Sunday, Nov. 17: 1 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: New Orleans -0.5
Closs says: I don’t think anyone has this game circled on their calendar but there are a few reasons to like the Browns. Over the past two weeks, they’ve played the Chargers and Ravens, splitting those games 1-1. The Saints provide a much less intimidating matchup as their defence allows the fourth most yards per game (399.5). That includes allowing the sixth-most rushing yards (141.0). Nick Chubb is healthy and I expect him to have a huge game against the Saints.
Pick: Browns +0.5

Vikings vs. Titans (Sunday, Nov. 17: 1 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Minnesota -6
Closs says: The Titans have just one win in the past four weeks and it came against the Patriots. They lost the other games to the Bills, Lions and Chargers and all three covered this six-point spread. Tennessee allows the fewest yards per game (288.3) but allows the fourth most points (26.7). That shows how bad the offence has been at staying on the field. The Vikings are 7-2 this season and have won by six or more five times.
Pick: Vikings -6

Rams vs. Patriots (Sunday, Nov. 17: 1 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Los Angeles -5
Horrobin says: I just don’t like this spot for the Rams. They’re on a short week, travelling across the country to face a New England squad that’s riding a three-game ATS win streak. Even with a full arsenal of weapons last week, Los Angeles only scored 15 points against Miami’s so-so defence. The Rams have pushed or failed to cover this number in seven of nine games.
Pick: Patriots +5

Raiders vs. Dolphins (Sunday, Nov. 17: 1 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Miami -7
Perri says: Miami got off the mat with a big win over the Rams and now has an outside shot at a playoff spot. Laying a beating on the Raiders at home would go a long way in making that a reality. Las Vegas averages the fourth-fest yards and eighth-fewest points per game. It also gives up the third-most points per game. This should be a rout.
Pick: Dolphins -7

Jaguars vs. Lions (Sunday, Nov. 17: 1 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Detroit -14
Closs says: This is a ridiculously high spread but Detroit is one team that has proven it can cover this. The Lions lead the NFL in point differential (+113) and have covered this spread in two of their last five wins. Both those wins were against teams under .500 (Dallas, Tennessee) and thats right where the Jags sit, too. Jacksonville is 2-8 this season and is without Trevor Lawrence for the foreseeable future.
Pick: Lions -14

Packers vs. Bears (Sunday, Nov. 17: 1 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Green Bay -5.5
Horrobin says: Green Bay is on a three-game ATS losing skid, but this should be a perfect spot for a comfortable win. The Packers, who are coming off a bye, face a Bears team that hasn’t found the end zone in back-to-back games. Green Bay has covered this number in 10 straight games against Chicago, including twice with Jordan Love at the helm last season.
Pick: Packers -5.5

NFL 4 p.m. slate

Falcons vs. Broncos (Sunday, Nov. 17: 4:05 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Denver -2.5
Closs says: Atlanta has been struggling lately and I expect that to continue with Kirk Cousins now on the injury report. The QB has been limited at practice with multiple injuries to his throwing arm (elbow, shoulder). Denver’s offence is strong, allowing the sixth-fewest yards (315.9) and fourth-fewest points 17.7) per game. That will be trouble for a less than 100% Cousins. Bo Nix has a 5:1 TD-to-INT ratio over the past three weeks and I believe he can do enough to outpace the Falcons.
Pick: Broncos -2.5

Seahawks vs. 49ers (Sunday, Nov. 17: 4:05 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: San Francisco -6.5
Perri says: The 49ers are 23-4 in the regular season when Christian McCaffrey plays, covering this spread 20 times. That includes three games against Seattle which San Francisco won by an average of 12.6 points (in addition to a 41-23 playoff win in 2022). The Seahawks have lost five of their last six and I expect the downward spiral to continue.
Pick: 49ers -6.5

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Chiefs vs. Bills (Sunday, Nov. 17: 4:25 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Buffalo -2
Horrobin says: Don’t bet against Mahomes as an underdog (or probably ever), right? Well, I’m doing it. Kansas City has skated by far too often this year en route to a 9-0 record with just a +58 point differential. Buffalo, which has an AFC-best +97 point differential, has beaten the Chiefs by a field goal or more in three straight seasons.
Pick: Bills -2

Sunday and Monday night NFL ATS picks

Bengals vs. Chargers (Sunday, Nov. 10: 8:15 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Los Angeles -1.5
Horrobin says: Everyone knows that L.A. doesn’t have much of a home-field advantage, and I think Cincinnati can emerge from SoFi Stadium with a moneyline win. The Bengals are 5-0 ATS on the road this year with a +25 point differential in those games. None of the Chargers’ six wins have come against an above-.500 team.
Pick: Bengals +1.5

Texans vs. Cowboys (Monday, Nov. 18: 8:15 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Houston -7.5
Toman says: There’s very little to like about the Cowboys, one of this season’s most disappointing teams. But the Texans have their own issues — and injuries — and simply don’t win big. They are 1-9 ATS against this number a season after going 3-14 vs. a -7.5 spread. Houston is coming off a demoralizing loss in which it got outscored 19-0 in the second half at home.
Pick: Cowboys +7.5

Staff Week 10 + season-long records: Toman: 5-9 (77-70-5) | Closs: 5-9 (74-73-5) | Psihogios: 8-6 (74-73-5) | Horrobin: 7-7 (66-81-5) | Perri: 4-10 (65-82-5)

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Here is the Top 50 Leaderboard as of Nov. 14.

RankInitialsCityPoints
1.C.D.Brampton2,608,600
2.L.M.Sault Ste. Marie2,475,700
3.J.K.Newmarket1,171,100
4.S.K.Etobicoke625,800
5.W.C.Oakville537,900
6.J.D.Innisfil348,300
7.H.Y.Waterford332,100
8.M.G.Toronto272,400
9.S.J. Toronto263,300
10.T.T.Southampton234,800
11.R.M.North York208,800
12.S.S.Cambridge182,100
13.J.W.Scarborough171,400
14.E.T.London161,100
15.B.K.Richmond138,200
16.C.S.Brampton136,800
17.R.G.Scarborough125,600
18.T.M.Windsor110,200
19.C.J.Aurora109,200
20.Y.Y.Whitby106,200
21.J.V.Waterloo105,700
22.D.R.Brampton101,300
23.P.B.Etobicoke98,300
24.R.B.Brampton93,700
25.R.B.Scarborough91,400
26.D.B.Scarborough87,900
27.M.Y.Thornhill85,900
28.T.J.Ingleside85,700
29.H.R.Bowmanville75,900
30.R.S.Niagara Falls75,500
31.C.J.Ingleside74,500
32.K.G.Ingleside71,400
33.J.T.Gravenhurst69,400
34.J.M.Brantford68,000
35.J.H.Baden64,800
36.H.K.Scraborough64,400
37.L.V.North York62,800
38.J.L.North York62,600
39.G.I.Chatham58,300
40.G.G.Toronto56,800
41.V.B.Kleinburg56,800
42.B.B.Whitby56,200
43.J.F.Richmond54,800
44.P.B.Stoney Creek51,900
45.A.J.Ottawa48,900
46.J.V.Bowmanville43,500
47.D.M.Oakville42,700
48.R.R.Concord40,400
49.K.A.Guelph40,000
50.A.V.Nepean38,800

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Championship Leaderboard PositionPrize
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2nd Place$20,000
3rd Place$10,000
4th Place$5,000
5th Place$4,000
6th Place$3,500
7th Place$3,000
8th Place$2,000
9th Place$1,500
10th Place$1,000

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2100
3200
4400
5800
61,500
72,500
83,500
94,500
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Nov. 14 NHL odds, schedule and matchups: Jets are slight underdogs vs. Lightning, Oilers starting to roll

NHL odds

On Thursday, 20 teams play in a busy night across the NHL.

The latest: The Winnipeg Jets look to continue their historic start tonight against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Elsewhere, the Edmonton Oilers are starting to get hot and host the struggling Nashville Predators.

Check out the latest NHL odds for Thursday, Nov. 14.

NHL odds: Nov. 14

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Philadelphia Flyers vs. Ottawa Senators

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Winnipeg Jets vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

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New Jersey Devils vs. Florida Panthers

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San Jose Sharks vs. New York Rangers

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St. Louis Blues vs. Buffalo Sabres

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Montreal Canadiens vs. Minnesota Wild

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Boston Bruins vs. Dallas Stars

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Nashville Predators vs. Edmonton Oilers

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New York Islanders vs. Vancouver Canucks

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Chicago Blackhawks vs. Seattle Kraken

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Betting insights

  • The Jets are the first team in NHL history to win 15 of its first 16 games. Tonight, they visit the Lightning as the slight underdog. Winnipeg is first in goals for (4.56) while allowing the fewest goals per game (2.13).
  • The reigning Stanley Cup champion Panthers rode a seven-game winning streak into this two-game series against New Jersey. However, the Devils took the first game, 4-1, and now they are running it back. New Jersey is meeting preseason expectations by leading the Metropolitan up to this point.
  • Another team to keep an eye on is the Wild. They are 10-2-3, and winger Kirill Kaprizov is second in the NHL with 28 points. They face the Canadiens, who allow the most goals against (4.13) per game.
  • Are the Oilers starting to make a run? Edmonton has won back-to-back games since Connor McDavid returned. The captain has seven points in his last two games, and this is starting to look like the team that made a run to the Stanley Cup Final. They play the 5-9-2 Predators at home.

NBA schedule, odds and betting lines Nov. 13: Celtics, Thunder among heavy favourites on Wednesday

NBA schedule

Two-thirds of the NBA is in action for a jam-packed Wednesday night slate.

The latest: Seven teams are 7-point favourites or greater, including the Boston Celtics who face the league’s best ATS team, the Brooklyn Nets. Later on, the Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Lakers meet for the second time this season.

Check out today’s basketball betting lines and our NBA schedule for Nov. 13.

NBA schedule: Nov. 13

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Indiana Pacers vs. Orlando Magic

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New Orleans Pelicans vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Philadelphia 76ers

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Chicago Bulls vs. New York Knicks

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Boston Celtics vs. Brooklyn Nets

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Washington Wizards vs. San Antonio Spurs

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Detroit Pistons vs. Milwaukee Bucks

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Los Angeles Clippers vs. Houston Rockets

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Phoenix Suns vs. Sacramento Kings

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Portland Trail Blazers

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Memphis Grizzlies vs. Los Angeles Lakers

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Betting insights

  • The Celtics eked out an overtime win when they played the Nets last Friday in Boston. Brooklyn is 9-2 ATS this season and 3-2 straight up at home. Boston is 0-4 against a -8.5 spread in its last four games.
  • Joel Embiid made his season debut last night and dropped 13 points in a loss. He said earlier this year that he would “probably never play back-to-backs the rest of my career.” Philadelphia is 2-8 and a massive underdog to the undefeated Cavaliers.
  • Oklahoma City is the biggest favourite on the board. The Thunder are 7-4 ATS and have the league’s best net rating but just lost Chet Holmgren for at least a few months. They host a Pelicans team missing several key players (Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum, Jose Alvarado, Dejounte Murray).
  • The Grizzlies smoked the Lakers, 131-114, when they met last Wednesday. L.A. has won consecutive games since against the Embiid-less Sixers and Raptors. Memphis has won five of its last six games but will be without star Ja Morant and Desmond Bane.
  • Kevin Durant is out and Phoenix is playing on a back-to-back. That explains why the Suns are big underdogs to the Kings, who beat them by nine on Sunday without KD.

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Age of the Gods Cash Collect Tips, Strategies and Review

Age of the Gods Cash Collect is a captivating addition to the popular Age of the Gods series for Ontario online casino and slot players.

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Age of the Gods Cash Collect: Overview

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Age of the Gods Cash Collect: Tips and Strategies

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NBA Cup schedule, odds and betting lines Nov. 12: Joel Embiid returns, Klay Thompson plays Warriors

NBA Cup schedule

The NBA Cup begins today with an eight-pack of games throughout the association.

The latest: Joel Embiid, who missed the first nine games of the season due to a knee injury and suspension is slated to return for the Philadelphia 76ers. Later, the Dallas Mavericks and Golden State Warriors provide an electric nightcap.

Check out today’s NBA Cup schedule and our betting lines for Nov. 12.

NBA Cup schedule: Nov. 12

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Charlotte Hornets vs. Orlando Magic

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Miami Heat vs. Detroit Pistons

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Atlanta Hawks vs. Boston Celtics

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New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers

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Toronto Raptors vs. Milwaukee Bucks

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Phoenix Suns vs. Utah Jazz

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Portland Trail Blazers

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Dallas Mavericks vs. Golden State Warriors

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Betting insights

  • The Sixers were 2-7 without Embiid and now Tyrese Maxey is also injured. At home, against the Knicks, there couldn’t be a better time for the 2023 MVP to return to the lineup. New York is 2-4 on the road this year but went 3-1 against Philadelphia last season (2-0 on the road).
  • The Raptors (2-9) and Bucks (2-8) occupy the basement of the Eastern Conference. The problem for Milwaukee is Toronto is trying to tank while it still wants to win a championship. The Bucks are 19-27 in the regular season since Doc Rivers was hired.
  • Phoenix is just 3-7 ATS despite its 8-2 record. Only four of its wins have come by four-plus points and Kevin Durant is out tonight. That said, Utah ranks last in net rating and is 4-5 ATS.
  • Golden State has the second-best ATS record (8-2) in basketball and hosts a Dallas team which acquired one of its franchise legends, Klay Thompson, over the offseason. The Mavericks are 35-19-2 ATS on the road since the start of last season but have lost three of their last four.

NHL schedule, odds and betting lines Nov. 12: Battle of Ontario renewed, Canucks host Flames

NHL schedule

Six Canadian NHL teams are in action during Tuesday’s slate.

The latest: The Battle of Ontario is renewed when the Toronto Maple Leafs host the Ottawa Senators. Then, the Winnipeg Jets look to keep the good times rolling when they play the New York Rangers in the Big Apple.

Check out the latest NHL schedule for Monday, Nov. 11.

NHL schedule: Nov. 12

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Ottawa Senators vs. Toronto Maple Leafs

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Winnipeg Jets vs. New York Rangers

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New Jersey Devils vs. Florida Panthers

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Boston Bruins vs. St. Louis Blues

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New York Islanders vs. Edmonton Oilers

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Calgary Flames vs. Vancouver Canucks

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Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Seattle Kraken

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Betting insights

  • Ottawa had Toronto’s number last season, winning three of four games while averaging 4.5 goals per game. The Sens have a middling 7-7-0 record this season and have struggled to find offence in their last five (2.2 goals/game), while the Leaf’s power play has been clicking in the absence of Auston Matthews (7-of-3).
  • The Jets’ 14-1-0 record is the best start through 15 games in NHL history. Winnipeg has been receiving elite play from Connor Hellebuyck who looks for a second-straight Vezina Trophy. Igor Shesterkin has also been solid for New York, meaning offence could be hard to come by.
  • Connor McDavid recorded his first three-point game of the season in a Saturday night drumming of the Vancouver Canucks. Now, the Oilers look to improve on their miserable 2-5-3 home record.
  • Calgary snapped a three-game losing streak to Vancouver with a 6-5 win on opening night. The Flames are 3-5-2 since their 5-0-1 start to the season and are struggling to get consistent goalkeeping between Dustin Wolf and Dan Vladar.

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With less than a week left in the qualification period, the race to earn a coveted seat in the NorthStar Blackjack Championship round is on!

With less than two weeks left in the qualification period, the race to earn a coveted spot in the NorthStar Blackjack Championship round is heating up!

The qualifying period remains open until Nov. 17, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. ET. The Championship opens Nov. 19, 2024, at 12 a.m. ET and closes Nov. 25, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. ET. 

The Top 50 players at the end of the qualification period, plus any weekly winners, qualify for the championship round and will compete to be crowned the best blackjack players and the first-place prize of a 10 oz. Gold Bar!* (*Or $35,000 CDN cash equivalent.)

If you haven’t entered yet, there’s still time!

If you’ve already entered, stay engaged to secure your place in the Top 50 and remain eligible for weekly prizes.

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Here is the Top 50 Leaderboard as of Nov. 11.

RankInitialsCityPoints
1.C.D.Brampton2,539,400
2.L.M.Sault Ste. Marie1,701,600
3.J.K.Newmarket1,166,700
4.S.K.Etobicoke535,900
5.W.C.Oakville433,300
6.J.D.Innisfil333,300
7.H.Y.Waterford306,100
8.S.J.Toronto263,300
9.T.T.Southampton232,300
10.M.G.Toronto230,300
11.R.M.North York200,000
12.J.W.Scarborough171,400
13.E.T.London161,100
14.S.S.Cambridge136,800
15.B.K.Richmond124,300
16.C.S.Brampton110,100
17.C.J.Aurora109,200
18.J.V.Waterloo105,700
19.Y.Y.Whitby100,300
20.T.I.Etobicoke98,300
21.P.B.Brampton93,700
22.T.M.Windsor92,800
23.D.R.Brantford86,600
24.T.J.Ingleside85,700
25.R.B.Scarborough85,100
26.M.Y.Thornhill83,200
27.R.G.Scarborough82,500
28.H.R.Bowmanville75,900
29.R.S.Niagara Falls75,500
30.C.J.Ingleside72,900
31.J.T.Gravenhurst69,400
32.J.M.Brantford67,300
33.H.K.Scarborough64,300
34.J.L.North York62,600
35.L.V.North York62,100
36.G.I.Chatham58,300
37.J.H.Baden56,900
38.G.G.Toronto56,800
39.B.B.Whitby56,200
40.J.F.Richmond54,800
41.K.G.Ingleside52,900
42.P.B.Stoney Creek51,900
43.V.B.Kleinburg51,700
44.D.M.Oakville42,700
45.J.V.Bowmanville41,000
46.K.A.Guelph40,000
47.R.R.Concord39,500
48.H.D.Barrie38,200
49.G.S.Markham37,700
50.D.B.Scarborough37,600

NorthStar Blackjack Championship Round:

Championship Qualifiers: The Top 50 players at the end of the four-week qualification period, plus any weekly winners who do not make the Top 50.

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Championship Leaderboard:

  • The Championship Leaderboard is exclusive to qualifiers.
  • It opens Nov. 19, 2024 at 12 a.m. ET and closes on Nov. 25, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

  • The Top 10 in total points on the Championship Leaderboard win the following:
Championship Leaderboard PositionPrize
1st Place10oz Gold Bar (or $35,000)
2nd Place$20,000
3rd Place$10,000
4th Place$5,000
5th Place$4,000
6th Place$3,500
7th Place$3,000
8th Place$2,000
9th Place$1,500
10th Place$1,000

How does the points system work?

Players earn increasing points totals for consecutive winning hands during the promotion period. Only starting cash bets of $5 or more qualify. Bets using bonus balances or golden chips do not qualify.

Points are earned as follows:

Wins in a rowPoints
2100
3200
4400
5800
61,500
72,500
83,500
94,500
10 or more5,500

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