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Adrian Dater might have a future as a motivational speaker. It wasn’t all the curmudgeonly columnist’s doing, but Connor McDavid woke up and went off in Game 2 to help the Edmonton Oilers even up their Qualifying Round playoff series against the Chicago Blackhawks. Edmonton is -140 at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betdsi"><strong>BetDSI Sportsbook</strong></a> to take a series lead, while the Blackhawks at +120 to put themselves on the brink of an upset.

The Blackhawks scored three goals in Game 2 on Monday night. McDavid scored three of his own, two in the first 4:05 of the game. It took 19 seconds for McDavid to give the Oilers a lead, something they had in Game 1, but gave away quite quickly by allowing four first-period goals.

Now the Blackhawks are left to regroup. Most notably, goaltender Corey Crawford needs to do some soul searching. Crawford did not play well. He only stopped 29 of 35 shots. He, like the guys in front of him, had an off night. After all, the Oilers had more shots on Chicago’s power plays than they did.

Crawford was in a timeshare much of the season with Robin Lehner, who was traded to the Vegas Golden Knights and actually started their first Round Robin game on Tuesday. Crawford played pretty well, given that the Blackhawks were disastrous in their own zone for most of the season. He had a .917 SV%, a 2.77 GAA, and a 9.01 GSAA (goals saved above average) mark. Crawford is a few injuries and a few years removed from being a two-time Jennings Trophy winner in 2012-13 and 2014-15, but he still turned in a pretty solid season when he was between the pipes.

He did not, however, turn in a good Game 2 performance. So he’ll look to bounce back and so will the players in front of him. It was a rough night at even strength for several Blackhawks, including Duncan Keith, who was -3 and Dylan Strome, who was -4.

The Oilers won’t have the luxury of the last line change for Game 3 because they will technically be the visiting team in their own rink. The playoff series are going 2-2-1 as far as home teams go and that means that the Blackhawks will be able to match up how they see fit against McDavid. It is harder to do that when the opposition gets the last line change.

Edmonton was able to set the tone early because of the McDavid goal, but that wasn’t all that happened. They were physical. They were aggressive. They removed time and space. They were able to cycle their lines better because the early part of the game was not bogged down with penalties and special teams play. All of that seemed to really help.

Mikko Koskinen wasn’t terribly sharp in his first meaningful action in a long time, but he certainly looked better than Mike Smith, who was pulled after allowing five goals in Game 1. The Oilers seemed a little bit more settled and confident with Koskinen in the crease and that may have fueled some of their aggressiveness early on. He also shut the door after the Blackhawks scored to tie the game at 3-3 with just under five minutes left.

Heading into Game 3, the Blackhawks should do a better job of bottling up McDavid by virtue of line matching the way that they want, so that could be the difference in the game. It would also help if Crawford could play a bit better, since it appears that the Oilers have settled on Koskinen and he represents an upgrade in goal.

Edmonton has more than McDavid, though. Leon Draisaitl had a goal and two assists in Game 1 and had 110 points in 71 games in the regular season. Tyler Ennis scored in Game 2. James Neal also got a goal. The Blackhawks got that huge Game 1 from Dominik Kubalik, but got very little from him and some of the others in Game 2. Patrick Kane played well, but Jonathan Toews didn’t do much in any of the three zones and the Blackhawks got two of their three goals from defensemen.

It looks like the Oilers got their wake-up call in Game 1. They got their legs going. They realized that they are the faster team and they pushed the issue at the start and end of the game. The mid-game relapse is concerning and the sign of a young team, but another teaching point for Todd McLellan and it shouldn’t happen again.

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<p>At 9:30 ET, the 23-43 Raptors will take on the 15-51 Jazz in Salt Lake City. The Raptors have won two straight and are 11th in the Eastern Conference, while the Jazz have lost seven straight and are 15th in the West.</p>

<p>Utah is favored by two points and the over/under line is 231.5. KJZZ will have the TV coverage for this non-conference matchup.</p><h3>TORONTO RAPTORS VS UTAH JAZZ BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Jazz -2</p><p>This game will be played at Delta Center at 9:30 ET on Friday, March 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH JAZZ:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 135-98 in favor of the Jazz.</li><li>Our projections have Lauri Markkanen finishing with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 1 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Jazz finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.3% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Salt Lake City Possible for the Raptors?</h3><p>With a 118-105 win over the 76ers on Wednesday, the Raptors improved to 23-43 this season. Playing at home, Toronto entered the game as -3 point favorites and covered the spread. The total score of 223 points narrowly went over the pre-game line of 221.5.</p> <p>Toronto took control early with an 11-0 run, extending their lead from 48-35 to 59-35. Philadelphia fought back in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Raptors 31-20, but Toronto responded by holding the 76ers to 19 points in the 4th while scoring 29 to seal the win.</p><p>A.J. Lawson led the Raptors with 28 points and 4 made threes in their win over the 76ers, while Jared Rhoden and Orlando Robinson each added 25 points and 12 rebounds. Rhoden also hit 4 threes, and Robinson contributed 2 from deep.</p> <p>Toronto made 16 threes at a 40% clip, with an overall field goal percentage of 44%. Lawson scored 9 points in the 4th quarter, while Robinson added 11 in the final period.</p><p>The Raptors' defense shined in the 4th quarter, allowing just 19 points to help secure a 118-105 win over the 76ers. Toronto held Philadelphia to 42% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Raptors were even better, limiting the 76ers to just 7 made threes on 20% shooting. Toronto also recorded 7 steals and 5 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Will Utah Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Utah’s season record dropped to 15-51 after a 122-115 loss to the Grizzlies on Wednesday. The Jazz, who were +10.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 237 points fell short of the 248-point over/under line.</p> <p>A 10-0 run by the Grizzlies early in the game helped them build a lead, but Utah fought back, outscoring Memphis 36-26 in the 3rd quarter. However, the Jazz couldn’t complete the comeback, as they were outscored 32-29 in the final period.</p><p>John Collins and Collin Sexton each scored 22 points for the Jazz in their 122-115 loss to the Grizzlies, with Collins shooting 66.7% from the field. Sexton added 7 assists and 8 rebounds, connecting on 52.9% of his shots. Lauri Markkanen contributed 14 points, hitting 3 threes at 33.3% efficiency.</p> <p>Utah made 12 threes, shooting 35.3% from deep and 46.7% overall. Brice Sensabaugh and Isaiah Collier each added 11 points, with Sensabaugh scoring 9 in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the Jazz gave up 122 points to the Grizzlies, who shot 45% from the field. Utah allowed 30 points in the 1st quarter and 34 in the 2nd, but tightened up in the 3rd, giving up just 26 points. However, they allowed 32 points in the 4th.</p> <p>Utah struggled to defend the three, as Memphis hit 20 threes at a 45% clip. The Jazz sent the Grizzlies to the line 21 times, where they made 16 free throws. On the boards, Utah grabbed 43 defensive rebounds and allowed 5 offensive boards. They also recorded 6 steals and 8 blocks.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Warriors and Cavaliers game? Catch the action at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, OH, as the Cavaliers hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on NBCS. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 224.5 points, and the Cavaliers are favored to win at home against the Warriors.</p><h3>GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS VS CLEVELAND CAVALIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at 6:00 ET on Sunday, November 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 110-105 in favor of the Cavaliers.</li><li>Our projections have Donovan Mitchell finishing with Donovan Mitchell points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Cavaliers finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.0% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Warriors Pull the Upset on the Road?</h3><p>In today's game against the Cavaliers, the Warriors, currently at 5-1, aim to continue their success with a record above .500. At this time, the team's rank is 2nd in the Western Conference, and they are also 1st in the Pacific division.</p><p>Golden State has a .500 record against the spread this season, with a 3-3 ATS mark. The Warriors have not covered the spread at home, but have a 3-1 record on the road vs. the spread.</p><p>So far, the Warriors' leading scorer is Stephen Curry, who has averaged 4.3 assists, 30.8 points, and a 55.1% field goal percentage in 6 games during the 2023-2024 season. Additionally, he has an effective field goal percentage of 71%, a two-point field goal percentage of 72.2%, and a three-point field goal percentage of 46.5%. Despite his impressive performance, he has not achieved any double-doubles or triple-doubles.</p><p>The Warriors offense is coming into the game with a field goal percentage ranking of 8th at 44.6, a points per game ranking of 10th at 109.8, and a free throw attempts per game ranking of 21st at 24.</p><p>Defensively, the Warriors rank 10th in the NBA by allowing an average of 109.8 points per game. They also rank 14th with 8.5 steals per game and 25th with 5 blocked shots per game.</p><h3>Are the Cavaliers Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>With an overall record of 2-4, the Cavaliers head into today's action having gone 0-3 over their previous three games. Currently, the team holds 13th place in the Eastern Conference and 4th place in the Central division.</p><p>Cleveland's ATS record is currently below .500 at 1-5, with a 0-3 record against the spread when favored and a 1-2 record as underdogs this season.</p><p>Cleveland Cavaliers heads into the game with Donovan Mitchell, the leading scorer in the 2023-2024 season, having played in 5 games, boasting an effective field goal percentage of 61.3%, 5.4 assists per game, and 32.8 points per game.</p><p>Cleveland's offense is ranked 26th in the NBA for the 2023-2024 season, averaging 105.7 points per game. They hold the lowest number of possessions per game in the league with 99, while their field goal percentage of 44% ranks 5th in the NBA.</p><p>This season, the Cavaliers' defense ranks 13th in the NBA with an effective field goal percentage allowed of 52.2. They also rank 12th in the league by allowing 110.8 points per game and 14th by averaging 6.7 blocked shots per game.</p>

Golden State Warriors vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/5/23