Anaheim Ducks
New Jersey Devils
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Anaheim Ducks
+185
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New England Patriots
Chicago Bears
Soldier Field, Chicago
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New England Patriots
+143
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Denver Nuggets
Oklahoma City Thunder
Paycom Center
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Denver Nuggets
+260
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New England Patriots
Chicago Bears
Soldier Field, Chicago
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New England Patriots
+143
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Cleveland Cavaliers
Philadelphia 76ers
Xfinity Mobile Arena
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Cleveland Cavaliers
+134
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Denver Nuggets
Oklahoma City Thunder
Paycom Center
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Denver Nuggets
+260
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Tampa Bay Rays
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New York Rangers
Toronto Maple Leafs
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New York Rangers
-110
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Florida Panthers
Pittsburgh Penguins
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Florida Panthers
+105
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Anaheim Ducks
New Jersey Devils
Our pick
Anaheim Ducks
+185
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San Jose Sharks
Ottawa Senators
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San Jose Sharks
+117
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