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Okay, so I’m taking Wofford Terriers +26.5 --135 and yes, that’s a pretty wide number but I’m putting 4 units on it because upsets and closer-than-expected blowouts happen more than I sometimes admit. I like the cushion here — the Terriers can lose by up to 26 points or win outright, so you’re not betting on a miracle, just that Tennessee won’t absolutely steamroll them.

Reasoned play: Take Fort Wayne at +10.5 because matchups and expected tempo suggest variance that favors keeping the margin under 11 points; the odds at --125 are a fair price for a 4-unit allocation if you believe in controlled possessions and bench contribution. The spread means Fort Wayne can lose by up to 10 points or win outright and the wager still pays, so the projected game flow is a moderately paced contest with the Mastodons staying within striking distance; manage exposure and do not chase losses.

Take it and move on: Total Over 51.5 --102, 3 units. I've bet plenty of these matchups and when both teams can sustain drives and avoid long punts, you want the over — this fits that mold. The 51.5 line implies an open, up-tempo game with enough possessions and scoring opportunities to push past the total.

Backing Philadelphia Flyers +154 for 4 units — this is the kind of underdog play that can flip a card late in the third. Expect a tight, tense matchup where a single momentum swing decides things and the Flyers can absolutely be the ones to grab it. That +154 line points to Philly as the underdog in game flow terms, so anticipate a conservative structure from them with bursts of offensive pressure and an eye toward set plays and transition chances.

Taking Columbus Blue Jackets +105 — an eye-catching number that makes this an intriguing longshot play heading into puck drop. The spread suggests a contest that stays close and tense, with momentum swings deciding the outcome rather than one team running away from the other, so expect a back-and-forth tempo.

Locking in Tampa Bay Lightning -1.5 --105 for a confident play — Tampa Bay should dominate possession phases and convert chances against Detroit’s structure. I’ve seen this script before: depth and a steady goalie tilt these games in the visitor’s favor. The -1.5 line requires a two-goal victory, so this is a bet on Tampa Bay creating and finishing opportunities to build a clear margin rather than grinding out a one-goal result.