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Wizards vs. Raptors SGP predictions March 10: Bet on Washington, Poole in +550 parlay

The Washington Wizards and Toronto Raptors meet for the second time in three days.

The pregame narrative: Washington narrowly edged Toronto on Saturday, and I’m betting on the latter to once again make this a competitive contest. I’m expecting a little less scoring from both sides this time around but am backing the over on Jordan Poole’s point total.

Check out my Wizards vs. Raptors SGP predictions for March 10.

Wizards vs. Raptors predictions

Parlay: Wizards +7.5 | Under 234.5 points | Poole over 21.5 points (+550)

Wizards +7.5 (-125): Washington was a smaller underdog ahead of Saturday’s game (4.5 points) than it is today despite beating Toronto, 118-117.

Part of the reason for that is Khris Middleton’s injury. The small forward is out tonight with an ankle injury, and that dampens the team’s outlook.

Still, I think this is too many points for a Toronto squad that’s playing its third game in four nights.

The Raptors have failed to win by eight-plus points in 15 of their last 17 games.

They’ve also struggled in the role of favourite, going 3-4 against the spread despite sporting an overall ATS record of 37-26-1.

Both these teams are well out of playoff position and I’d be shocked to see one side blow out the other.

NBA SGP legs

Under 234.5 points (-163): Saturday’s game topped this total but I expect less offence on Monday.

The two sides combined for 238 points in that matchup, slightly usurping this total.

Washington’s quick tempo can lead to sporadic scoring as the team ranks fourth in pace. Still, I’m comfortable betting on a low-scoring outing from a squad that ranks last in offensive rating (105.9).

Middleton’s absence will only magnify some of the team’s struggles.

A date with the Raptors likely doesn’t invite much more offence, either. Toronto is a middling 15th in pace (99.87) and 26th in offensive rating (109.9).

Both are bottom-10 teams in the NBA in points per game.

Poole over 22.5 points (-108): I expect Poole to dominate the Raptors again.

The talented point guard put up a gaudy 34 points in Saturday’s victory over Toronto, and he should be active once again.

Poole went 12-of-20 from the field and 7-of-12 from deep.

He has topped this total in three consecutive games, averaging 28.0 points per contest during this run.

Poole should tee off on a Toronto team that ranks 21st in opponent effective field goal percentage.

Wizards vs. Raptors predictions made at 4:17 p.m. ET on 03/10/2025.

Wizards vs. Raptors SGP predictions March 10: Bet on Washington, Poole in +510 parlay

The Washington Wizards and Toronto Raptors meet for the second time in three days.

The pregame narrative: Washington narrowly edged Toronto on Saturday, and I’m betting on the latter to once again make this a competitive contest. I’m expecting a little less scoring from both sides this time around but am backing the over on Jordan Poole‘s point total.

Check out my Wizards vs. Raptors SGP predictions for March 10.

Wizards vs. Raptors predictions

Parlay: Wizards +7.5 | Under 234.5 points | Poole over 21.5 points (+510)

Wizards +7.5 (-104): Washington was a smaller underdog ahead of Saturday’s game (4.5 points) than it is today despite beating Toronto, 118-117.

Part of the reason for that is Khris Middleton’s injury. The small forward is out tonight with an ankle injury, and that dampens the team’s outlook.

Still, I think this is too many points for a Toronto squad that’s playing its third game in four nights.

The Raptors have failed to win by eight-plus points in 15 of their last 17 games.

They’ve also struggled in the role of favourite, going 3-4 against the spread despite sporting an overall ATS record of 37-26-1.

Both these teams are well out of playoff position and I’d be shocked to see one side blow out the other.

NBA SGP legs

Under 234.5 points (-152): Saturday’s game topped this total but I expect less offence on Monday.

The two sides combined for 238 points in that matchup, slightly usurping this total.

Washington’s quick tempo can lead to sporadic scoring as the team ranks fourth in pace. Still, I’m comfortable betting on a low-scoring outing from a squad that ranks last in offensive rating (105.9).

Middleton’s absence will only magnify some of the team’s struggles.

A date with the Raptors likely doesn’t invite much more offence, either. Toronto is a middling 15th in pace (99.87) and 26th in offensive rating (109.9).

Both are bottom-10 teams in the NBA in points per game.

Poole over 21.5 points (-112): I expect Poole to dominate the Raptors again.

The talented point guard put up a gaudy 34 points in Saturday’s victory over Toronto, and he should be active once again.

Poole went 12-of-20 from the field and 7-of-12 from deep.

He has topped this total in three consecutive games, averaging 28.0 points per contest during this run.

Poole should tee off on a Toronto team that ranks 21st in opponent effective field goal percentage.

Wizards vs. Raptors predictions made at 4:17 p.m. ET on 03/10/2025.

Best NHL anytime goalscorer picks March 10: Bet on Oilers’ Draisaitl, Avlanche’s Lehkonen to score

Hockey’s top goalscorer has a plus matchup and headlines my NHL anytime goal picks.

The pregame narrative: Leon Draisaitl leads the league in goals by a wide margin and is an excellent choice to score a goal on Monday. Two Colorado Avalanche stars — Artturi Lehkonen and Brock Nelson — round out the ticket with a plus matchup on deck.

Check out my NHL anytime goal picks for March 10.

NHL anytime goal picks

Best Bet: Draisaitl to score a goal (+100)

Draisaitl is in the midst of the best goalscoring season of his career.

The Edmonton Oilers superstar leads the league with 46 goals, sitting 11 ahead of the next closest players (Mark Scheifele and William Nylander).

He’s on pace for 60 goals, and if he can reach the mark, it’ll be his first time reaching that milestone.

I’m betting on the German forward to inch closer to that mark in a juicy matchup on Monday night.

Edmonton visits the Buffalo Sabres, which is a plus for Draisaitl’s outlook. Buffalo’s defence ranks:

30th in goals/game (3.50)
31st in team SV% (.879)
27th in expected goals/60 (3.2)
25th in high-danger chances/60 (11.61)

The Sabres are struggling to keep the puck out of their net, allowing four-plus goals in six consecutive games. They face an Oilers squad that ranks ninth in goals per game (3.25).

Expect Draisaitl to lead an overwhelming offensive onslaught for Edmonton on Monday.

Key stat: Draisaitl has scored a goal in 13 of his last 18 games, including nine of his last 11.

Quick picks

Nelson to score a goal (+187): Nelson didn’t score in his Avalanche debut but he did chip in with an assist.

Before being traded, Nelson was heating up as a goalscorer. The ex-New York Islanders star had scored in two of three games before the deal, totalling three lamp-lighters.

What’s encouraging to see is that Nelson is skating on Colorado’s top power play. He shares premium ice time alongside top-tier talents Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar and Martin Necas.

The matchup is mouthwatering with the Chicago Blackhawks on the schedule for Monday night. Chicago is allowing the fourth-most goals per game (3.47).

The Blackhawks have allowed three-plus goals in eight of their last 10.

NHL anytime goal picks made at 2:56 p.m. ET on 03/10/2025.

Best NHL anytime goalscorer picks March 10: Bet on Oilers’ Draisaitl, Avlanche’s Lehkonen to score

Hockey’s top goalscorer has a plus matchup and headlines my NHL anytime goal picks.

The pregame narrative: Leon Draisaitl leads the league in goals by a wide margin and is an excellent choice to score a goal on Monday. Two Colorado Avalanche stars — Artturi Lehkonen and Brock Nelson — round out the ticket with a plus matchup on deck.

Check out my NHL anytime goal picks for March 10.

NHL anytime goal picks

Best Bet: Draisaitl to score a goal (-113)

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Draisaitl is in the midst of the best goalscoring season of his career.

The Edmonton Oilers superstar leads the league with 46 goals, sitting 11 ahead of the next closest players (Mark Scheifele and William Nylander).

He’s on pace for 60 goals, and if he can reach the mark, it’ll be his first time reaching that milestone.

I’m betting on the German forward to inch closer to that mark in a juicy matchup on Monday night.

Edmonton visits the Buffalo Sabres, which is a plus for Draisaitl’s outlook. Buffalo’s defence ranks:

30th in goals/game (3.50)
31st in team SV% (.879)
27th in expected goals/60 (3.2)
25th in high-danger chances/60 (11.61)

The Sabres are struggling to keep the puck out of their net, allowing four-plus goals in six consecutive games. They face an Oilers squad that ranks ninth in goals per game (3.25).

Expect Draisaitl to lead an overwhelming offensive onslaught for Edmonton on Monday.

Key stat: Draisaitl has scored a goal in 13 of his last 18 games, including nine of his last 11.

Quick picks

Nelson to score a goal (+175): Nelson didn’t score in his Avalanche debut but he did chip in with an assist.

Before being traded, Nelson was heating up as a goalscorer. The ex-New York Islanders star had scored in two of three games before the deal, totalling three lamp-lighters.

What’s encouraging to see is that Nelson is skating on Colorado’s top power play. He shares premium ice time alongside top-tier talents Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar and Martin Necas.

The matchup is mouthwatering with the Chicago Blackhawks on the schedule for Monday night. Chicago is allowing the fourth-most goals per game (3.47).

The Blackhawks have allowed three-plus goals in eight of their last 10.

Lehkonen to score a goal (+155): I expect another Avs forward to get in on the scoring.

Lehkonen is sneakily putting together a quality offensive campaign. The winger has produced a career-high 26 goals in 52 games, putting him on pace for 35 tallies in 2024-25.

Lehkonen has been scoring at a decent rate recently, finding the back of the net in seven of his last 15 games (eight total).

Chicago has the third-worst expected goals against per 60 mark (3.37), according to Natural Stat Trick, making this a prime opportunity for Lehkonen to score.

NHL anytime goal picks made at 2:56 p.m. ET on 03/10/2025.

Maple Leafs prop picks vs. Utah March 10: Bet on Toronto’s Knies to score a point

The Toronto Maple Leafs battle the Utah Hockey Club after a tough loss on Saturday night.

The pregame narrative: The Colorado Avalanche outlasted the Maple Leafs on Saturday, but Toronto’s Matthew Knies continues to impress. I’m betting on him to deliver a point in Monday’s contest and am fading Loogan Cooley.

Check out my Maple Leafs prop picks vs. Utah for March 10.

Maple Leafs prop picks vs. Utah

Best Bet: Knies to score 1+ points (-112)

I will continue betting on Knies to score a point so long as the price remains palatable.

The young forward is thriving under new head coach Craig Berube. He has career-highs in goals (24) and points (42) and is seeing increased opportunities as a result.

Knies is playing on Toronto’s first line alongside Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner, which is prime placement in the Maple Leafs’ lineup. The winger also plays next to those two, William Nylander and John Tavares on the squad’s top power play.

His usage is up significantly this year compared to previous seasons. Knies is playing 18:26 per game compared to just 13:39 per game before the 2024-25 campaign.

Utah is a neutral matchup for Knies as the team is tied for a middling 14th in goals against per game (2.94) this season.

Matthews (-315) and Marner (-265) are both priced at a significantly longer price to record a point. Comparatively, Knies remains a great value and is worth backing until the market adjust.

Key stat: Knies has a point in five of his last six games.

Quick pick

Cooley to not score a point (-134): Cooley is having a solid offensive campaign but there’s ample reason to fade him tonight.

The young star has 47 points in 56 games but does enter Monday’s contest on a three-game pointless streak. Looking at an even larger sample size, Cooley has been held off the score sheet in six of his last 10 outings.

Although Cooley centres Utah’s first line, he does not skate on the top power play, which is a significant knock against his chances of producing.

The Maple Leafs aren’t a plus matchup for the forward, either, as they’re tied for 15th in goals against per contest (2.95). They’re also a respectable 10th in team save percentage (.899).

Maple Leafs vs. Utah picks made at 12:36 p.m. ET 03/10/2025.

Maple Leafs prop picks vs. Utah March 10: Bet on Toronto’s Knies to score a point

The Toronto Maple Leafs battle the Utah Hockey Club after a tough loss on Saturday night.

The pregame narrative: The Colorado Avalanche outlasted the Maple Leafs on Saturday, but Toronto’s Matthew Knies continues to impress. I’m betting on him to deliver a point in Monday’s contest and am fading Loogan Cooley.

Check out my Maple Leafs prop picks vs. Utah for March 10.

Maple Leafs prop picks vs. Utah

Best Bet: Knies to score 1+ points (-107)

I will continue betting on Knies to score a point so long as the price remains palatable.

The young forward is thriving under new head coach Craig Berube. He has career-highs in goals (24) and points (42) and is seeing increased opportunities as a result.

Knies is playing on Toronto’s first line alongside Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner, which is prime placement in the Maple Leafs’ lineup. The winger also plays next to those two, William Nylander and John Tavares on the squad’s top power play.

His usage is up significantly this year compared to previous seasons. Knies is playing 18:26 per game compared to just 13:39 per game before the 2024-25 campaign.

Utah is a neutral matchup for Knies as the team is tied for a middling 14th in goals against per game (2.94) this season.

Matthews (-315) and Marner (-265) are both priced at a significantly longer price to record a point. Comparatively, Knies remains a great value and is worth backing until the market adjust.

Key stat: Knies has a point in five of his last six games.

Quick pick

Cooley to not score a point (-114): Cooley is having a solid offensive campaign but there’s ample reason to fade him tonight.

The young star has 47 points in 56 games but does enter Monday’s contest on a three-game pointless streak. Looking at an even larger sample size, Cooley has been held off the score sheet in six of his last 10 outings.

Although Cooley centres Utah’s first line, he does not skate on the top power play, which is a significant knock against his chances of producing.

The Maple Leafs aren’t a plus matchup for the forward, either, as they’re tied for 15th in goals against per contest (2.95). They’re also a respectable 10th in team save percentage (.899).

Maple Leafs vs. Utah picks made at 12:36 p.m. ET 03/10/2025.

Denis Shapovalov vs. Carlos Alcaraz Indian Wells Open picks and predictions: Back the Canadian to keep it close

A surging Denis Shapovalov has his hands full with the always-dangerous Carlos Alcaraz at Indian Wells.

The pregame narrative: Shapovalov and Alcaraz are both enjoying quality 2025 campaigns. Alcaraz enters this contest as a significant favourite, which makes Shapovalov an intriguing side to wager on. I’m backing Shapovalov to cover the game spread and will also take the over on total sets.

Check out my Shapovalov vs. Alcaraz predictions for the round of 32 Indian Wells Open match on Monday, March 10.

Shapovalov vs. Alcaraz predictions

Best Bet: Shapovalov +4.5 games (-120)

Shapovalov finished his 2024 season strong and is carrying that into 2025.

The Canadian won at Belgrade in November and most recently won at Dallas in February. He’s sporting an impressive 11-4 record on the campaign and has beaten some noteworthy foes in recent months:

Jiri Lehecka (ATP No. 24), 2-0, on Nov. 8, 2024

Taylor Fritz (ATP No. 4), 2-1, on Feb. 6, 2025

Tomas Machac (ATP No. 20), 2-0, on Feb. 7, 2025

Tommy Paul (ATP No. 11), 2-0, on Feb. 8, 2025

Casper Ruud (ATP No. 5), 2-0, on Feb. 9, 2025

Alcaraz enters this match as the ATP No. 3 player and is fairly categorized in a different class entirely from his aforementioned contemporaries. But this wager doesn’t require Shapovalov to win outright.

All Shapovalov needs to do is keep this match within four games. Winning by five-plus games is something even the great Alcaraz has struggled to do this season.

Alcaraz has failed to cover this spread in four of his last six matches.

Bet on Shapovalov to be competitive in what should be a highly entertaining match.

Key stat: Shapovalov has covered this spread in 10 consecutive matches.

Indian Wells round of 32 pick

Over 2.5 sets (+175): This is a nice pick for those scoping out a wager with some longer odds.

Alcaraz has been going the distance in most of his matches despite being this dominant force. The Spaniard has gone to a third set in four of his last six matches.

This is also a smart bet to make with a player as enigmatic as Shapovalov.

Take his win over Adam Walton at Indian Wells, for example. He fired off an impressive 17 winners in the victory but was responsible for 26 unforced errors. Comparatively, Alcaraz only had 18 unforced errors in his win over Quentin Halys.

Shapovalov is capable of being an elite — albeit inconsistent — shotmaker. I expect him to be aggressive and put Alcaraz on his heels at moments of this match and like this value in betting him to take a set.

Shapovalov vs. Alcaraz predictions made at 10:28 a.m. ET on 03/10/2025.

Denis Shapovalov vs. Carlos Alcaraz Indian Wells Open picks and predictions: Back the Canadian to keep it close

A surging Denis Shapovalov has his hands full with the always-dangerous Carlos Alcaraz at Indian Wells.

The pregame narrative: Shapovalov and Alcaraz are both enjoying quality 2025 campaigns. Alcaraz enters this contest as a significant favourite, which makes Shapovalov an intriguing side to wager on. I’m backing Shapovalov to cover the game spread and will also take the over on total sets.

Check out my Shapovalov vs. Alcaraz predictions for the round of 32 Indian Wells Open match on Monday, March 10.

Shapovalov vs. Alcaraz predictions

Go to full Shapovalov vs. Alcaraz betting markets.

Best Bet: Shapovalov +4.5 games (-109)

Shapovalov finished his 2024 season strong and is carrying that into 2025.

The Canadian won at Belgrade in November and most recently won at Dallas in February. He’s sporting an impressive 11-4 record on the campaign and has beaten some noteworthy foes in recent months:

Jiri Lehecka (ATP No. 24), 2-0, on Nov. 8, 2024

Taylor Fritz (ATP No. 4), 2-1, on Feb. 6, 2025

Tomas Machac (ATP No. 20), 2-0, on Feb. 7, 2025

Tommy Paul (ATP No. 11), 2-0, on Feb. 8, 2025

Casper Ruud (ATP No. 5), 2-0, on Feb. 9, 2025

Alcaraz enters this match as the ATP No. 3 player and is fairly categorized in a different class entirely from his aforementioned contemporaries. But this wager doesn’t require Shapovalov to win outright.

All Shapovalov needs to do is keep this match within four games. Winning by five-plus games is something even the great Alcaraz has struggled to do this season.

Alcaraz has failed to cover this spread in four of his last six matches.

Bet on Shapovalov to be competitive in what should be a highly-entertaining match.

Key stat: Shapovalov has covered this spread in 10 consecutive matches.

Indian Wells round of 32 pick

Over 2.5 sets (+195): This is a nice pick for those scoping out a wager with some longer odds.

Alcaraz has been going the distance in most of his matches despite being this dominant force. The Spaniard has gone to a third set in four of his last six matches.

This is also a smart bet to make with a player as enigmatic as Shapovalov.

Take his win over Adam Walton at Indian Wells, for example. He fired off an impressive 17 winners in the victory, but was responsible for 26 unforced errors. Comparatively, Alcaraz only had 18 unforced errors in his win over Quentin Halys.

Shapovalov is capable of being an elite — albeit inconsistent — shotmaker. I expect him to be aggressive and put Alcaraz on his heels at moments of this match and like this value in betting him to take a set.

Shapovalov vs. Alcaraz predictions made at 10:28 a.m. ET on 03/10/2025.

Best NHL anytime goalscorer picks March 8: Bet on Stars’ Jason Robertson to score at +162

Two usual suspects find their way into Saturday’s NHL anytime goal picks.

The pregame narrative: Jason Robertson and the Dallas Stars are flying high, making him a quality choice to light the lamp. Filip Forsberg remains a dangerous goal-scoring threat, and the matchup is right for him to strike.

Check out my NHL anytime goal picks for March 8.

NHL anytime goal picks

Best Bet: Robertson to score a goal (+162)

Few NHL players are in finer form entering Saturday night’s action.

The Dallas winger is quickly changing the narrative on what was an underwhelming campaign:

Robertson scored two goals in his most recent outing.

Robertson has scored in six of his last eight games.

Robertson has eight goals in his last eight contests.

The talented forward now has 27 goals on the campaign, putting him on pace for his third, 30-plus goal campaign in his last four seasons.

The recent addition of Mikko Rantanen certainly helps his cause as the newly-acquired forward will slot onto his line.

The matchup is intriguing for Robertson as his Stars battle the Edmonton Oilers.

Edmonton is struggling to keep the puck out of its net. It’s allowed 35 goals across its last eight games (4.4 goals allowed per game).

Dallas’ offence is fourth in goals per game (3.40) and should be able to score in this contest.

Key stat: Edmonton ranks 26th in save percentage over the last month of the season (.869).

Quick picks

Forsberg to score a goal (+115): Forsberg isn’t delivering on his lofty standards, but he is coming off a quality outing.

The Nashville Predators superstar scored two goals in his team’s latest game, a 5-3 win over the Seattle Kraken. I’m optimistic about his outlook entering Saturday’s contest.

The Preds battle the Chicago Blackhawks and that’s certainly a plus matchup for the moustached sniper.

Chicago is allowing the fourth-most goals per game (3.48)

Chicago is ceding the third-most shots per contest (31.9)

Chicago is 20th in team save percentage (.891)

Forsberg has done well against the Blackhawks this season, notching two goals in three games.

Picks made at 2:51 p.m. ET on 03/08/2025.

Maple Leafs prop picks vs. Avalanche March 8: Bet on Nathan MacKinnon, Matthew Knies to shine

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Colorado Avalanche collide after a busy trade deadline for both squads.

The pregame narrative: Colorado added Brock Nelson and Charlie Coyle at the deadline to secure the middle of the ice. Toronto added Scott Laughton and Brandon Carlo to bolster its roster. None crack my props picks for tonight. Instead, I’m eyeing Nathan MacKinnon and Matthew Knies.

Check out my Maple Leafs prop picks vs. the Avalanche for March 8.

Maple Leafs prop picks vs. Avalanche

Best Bet: MacKinnon over 3.5 shots (-134)

There’s a decent amount of juice to pay on this line but it’s usually worth betting on MacKinnon’s shot prop when it’s hovering at 3.5.

MacKinnon is one of the game’s premier shooters. He’s second in the category (257), only trailing Boston Bruins star David Pastrnak (268).

He’s capable of some truly outrageous shooting performances. For example, MacKinnon fired off eight shots on goal in his most recent contest vs. the San Jose Sharks.

The matchup works in his favour on Saturday, too, as the Maple Leafs struggle to limit opposing teams’ shot totals and quality chances:

Toronto allows the 10th-most shots per game (29.1)

Toronto cedes the ninth-most shots per 60 (28.96)

Toronto surrenders the eighth-most scoring chances per 60 (28.8)

MacKinnon is one of the NHL’s best at getting the puck into high-percentage areas and should do so against the Maple Leafs on Saturday night.

Key stat: MacKinnon has topped this total in 11 of his last 16 outings, averaging 5.1 shots per game during this stretch.

Quick pick

Knies 1+ points (+100): Betting on Knies to register a point is one of the most intriguing props to bet on in the NHL right now.

Here’s why:

Knies has a point in four of his last five games (five total).

Knies has a point in nine of his last 14 outings (14 total).

The winger is firing on all cylinders and already has a career-high 24 goals and 41 points.

What makes him such an appealing wager at this time is his spot in the lineup. Knies plays on Toronto’s first line alongside Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews. He also plays on the top power play, skating with those two forwards, William Nylander and John Tavares.

Both Matthews (-278) and Marner (-245) have much steeper odds of scoring a point, making Knies the preferred play considering his deployment.

Picks made at 12:35 p.m. ET 03/08/2025.