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The Boston Bruins (2-2) and Carolina Hurricanes (2-2) meet for Game 5 of their 1st-round Eastern Conference playoff series Tuesday at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. The series is tied 2-2. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we look at the Bruins vs. Hurricanes Game 5 odds and lines, and make our expert NHL picks, predictions and bets.

The Bruins will look to carry over their momentum from a pair of convincing wins on home ice in Games 3 and 4. The Bs changed to Jeremy Swayman in net for Game 3, and have won two in a row while outscoring the Canes 9-4.

The Hurricanes hope to use the home crowd to get back on track. Carolina bludgeoned Boston in the first 2 wins by a combined 10-3 margin but lost focus in the 2 road games, while also letting some undisciplined play creep in.

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Jeremy Swayman (23-14-3, 2.41 GAA, .914 SV%, 3 SO regular season) vs. Antti Raanta (15-5-4, 2.45 GAA, .912 SV%, 2 SO regular season)

After Linus Ullmark lost the first two games in Carolina, head coach Bruce Cassidy tabbed Swayman for Game 3. The Alaska native won his first two career postseason starts in Games 3 and 4, going 2-0-0 with a 2.00 GAA and .925 SV%.

Raanta returned to the lineup after being knocked out of Game 2, and while he allowed 4 goals on 27 shots, he played well. There was also a controversial situation in the second period where goalie interference appeared to have occurred. Head coach Rod BrindAmour challenged, and not only did the goal stand, but the Bruins received a power play and scored another goal. That changed the entire momentum of the game.

Hurricanes 4, Bruins 2

The way the Bruins (+120) played in Boston the past 2 games, its tempting to play the dog. But the HURRICANES (-145) have been so dominant on home ice, and until the Bs can prove they can win in Raleigh, you have to back the home side.

The HURRICANES -1.5 (+170) are worth a roll of the dice on the puck line. Carolina lost a little momentum in the first with the 2 losses in Boston, but it won the first 2 games on home ice by a combined 10-3 score.

OVER 5.5 (-145) is the lean here. Eventually were going to get a defensive game in this series, and one with very tight checking, low scoring and perhaps even a trip to overtime. But so far the Over is 3-0-1 in four games, so until we get an Under, keep going for at least 6 goals per outing.

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While some US sportsbooks pull back on marketing in an effort to hit profitability, FanDuel is doing the opposite.

The acquisition opportunity is too good right now to pull back, Flutter CEO Peter Jackson explained during the companys trading update Wednesday morning.

That is even after a first quarter that saw FanDuel add more than 1.3 million customers in the US, which is more than 70% of the new customers acquired in all of 2021, Jackson said.

FanDuel is spending around $290 per new customer with average paybacks in 12 to 18 months, which has management ready to keep working for more players.

We are continuing to push hard on driving some customer acquisitions and were very, very pleased with the acquisition costs that were seeing and the lifetime value dynamics that were also seeing, Jackson said. Its giving us real conviction and were leaning in very heavily to acquire as much business as we can.

The only market where FanDuel pulled back slightly is New York, Jackson said, though new customers are still flowing in there. The company said NY sports betting exceeded expectations with how fast its daily fantasy players are converting into sportsbook customers.

FanDuel is keeping its foot on the pedal while others are backing off more than ever, Jackson said.

Other people seem to be stepping back as I think theyre finding the dynamics difficult but we are seeing a continued big opportunity and are really leaning very hard into it. On a post-Super Bowl basis, we believe that the marketing intensity were seeing and the generosity levels have stepped back more significantly this year than weve seen in previous years amongst our competitors.

Multiple sportsbook operators are making changes based on profitability. Caesars Sportsbook is dramatically cutting back on traditional marketing while Churchill Downs is ending its online sports betting and iGaming business altogether.

Total bets across US sports betting and iGaming more than doubled to $7.7 billion in the quarter with revenue of $574 million in the first quarter. That came from a 43% increase in average monthly players to 2.4 million.

There was a flood of customers signing up for Super Bowl betting, as the day of the game was FanDuels single biggest day ever for new customers. More than 1.5 million players were active on Super Bowl Sunday.

March Madness betting also set a new record with 19 million bets across the tournament.

FanDuel was the top online US sports betting operator in the quarter with a 37% market share, according to the trading update.

That kind of leadership position is not just from adding new customers but retaining old ones as well. FanDuel is seeing strong retention and the biggest reason is the strength and quality of our product, Jackson said:

Were seeing very, very good levels of retention. In fact I think its one of the things thats really helping to contribute to the very strong lifetime value that were seeing from customers. Were seeing really good engagement and repeat engagement with our customers.

And so I think whilst there are quite high levels of churn in the market as people avail themselves with some of these free offers, amongst our customer base were seeing people stay on our platform even if they take advantage of other peoples free money.

Jackson noted the online California sports betting proposal that should be on Novembers ballot has a best-in-class campaign team and significant levels of funding.

It also could bring in hundreds of millions in tax funds for homelessness and mental health solutions, he added. The measure would face a competing tribe-backed proposal that would limit the market to retail wagering for at least five years.

Were doing everything we can to make sure ours is successful. If it is successful and adheres to the expected timetable wed think the state would launch in time for the 2023 NFL season, Jackson said.

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The Tampa Bay Rays (18-12) meet the Los Angeles Angels (20-11) Tuesday for Game 2 of their 3-game series at Angel Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 9:38 p.m. ET. Lets analyze Tipico Sportsbooks lines around the Rays vs. Angels odds with MLB picks and predictions.

L.A. won the series opener 11-3 Monday as Angels DHShohei Ohtaniwent 3-for-4 with 2 HRs and 5 RBIs and SPNoah Syndergaardstruck out 7 Rays, allowing just 1 ER over 5 1/3 IP.

The Angels have won 5 of their last 6 games and the Rays are 7-3 in their last 10 games.

RHP Corey Kluber vs. LHP Reid Detmers

Kluber is 1-1 with a 2.36 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 8.4 K/9 in 26 2/3 IP across 5 starts.

Detmers is 1-1 with a 5.23 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 7.4 K/9 in 22 IP over 5 starts.

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Rays 6, Angels 3

GIMMEtheRAYS (-115) because Kluber is an elite starting pitcher when healthy, and hes healthy, and Tampas lineup hammers lefties.

Kluber is a 3-time All-Star (2016-18) and 2017 AL Cy Young winner while pitching for Cleveland, although he has been plagued by injuries since 2019.

But last May, Kluber was dialed in for the Yankees and threw a no-hitter before getting bit by the injury bug. Klubers pitching peripherals support his impressive basic numbers and Im betting Kluber while hes still healthy.

The Rays are 6-1 overall vs. left-handed starters and their lineup ranks 4th in both wRC+ (130) and BB/K rate (0.49) and 5th in wOBA (.334) per FanGraphs.

BETtheRAYS (-115).

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PASSbecause the Rays -1.5 (+140) isnt a big enough payout considering how good the Angels +1.5 (-175) have looked. Also, Tampas bullpen has been average thus far and L.A.s lineup is producing up to its potential.

LEANOVER 8.5 (+100) because Detmers is a young starter with a lot of upside, but figures to struggle vs. this loaded Tampa lineup and L.A.s lineup rakes.

Plus this is a Pros vs. Joes game in the betting market as more money is on the Over whereas more of the public is on the Under. Since professional bettors wager more cash than your average Joe, the money column in the betting splits is considered the sharper side.

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Michigan Panthers Head Coach Jeff Fisher will look to rally his team after a tough one-point loss in Week 4. His club will face a Tampa Bay squad also coming off a disappointing defeat. Lets dive into the matchup with our Bandits-Panthers picks.

Both of these teams are entering Week 5 after a loss. Tampa Bays once-praised offense was rendered ineffective against Birminghams defense. A poor kicking game also left the Panthers heartbroken.

The Bandits were considered to be one of the leagues best teams, but theyve been inconsistent. And the 1-3 Panthers were once among the favorites to win the championship, but they may miss the postseason altogether.

Theyll kick off the weekend of football on Friday night looking to return to the win column and get back into the playoff conversation.

Here are my USFL Bandits-Panthers picks and predictions for Fridays game (odds via FanDuel Sportsbook and DraftKings Sportsbook; Pick confidence based on a 1-to-5 star scale).

Date: Friday, May 13, 8 p.m. ETTV: USALocation: Protective Stadium, Birmingham, AL.Weather: 63 degrees, 6% chance of precipitation, 6-mph east wind

None of the books seem to buy into the idea that the Panthers are gaining momentum. Despite two straight games with 24-plus and a shoutout win in the mix, Michigan still enters as the consensus underdog.

If you favor the Bandits, your best value can be found at DraftKings and Caesars, where theyre listed at -140. FanDuel gives you the better price on a Panthers upset at +125.

Both BetMGM and FanDuel are listing the point total at 33.5. However, BetMGM has juiced the line to -115, while FanDuels offering is more favorable at -110. The total is as high as 34 at both DraftKings and Caesars.

Tampa Bay came out flat last week in its loss to the Stallions, managing a mere 158 yards of offense. Quarterback Jordan Taamu supplied more than half of those yards. He threw for 125 yards and was the teams leading rusher while gaining 34 yards. Tampa Bay also allowed several lengthy Birmingham drives, including a 17-play series that took over nine minutes off the clock before ending in a touchdown. All 10 of the Panthers points came in the first half.

Meanwhile, the Panthers were a last-second field goal away from beating the Stars in Week 4. Unfortunately, kicker Michael Carrizosa didnt connect on his 21-yard attempt. Running back Reggie Corbin carried the day for Michigan with his 152 yards and a touchdown.

The Panthers have been slowly improving, and theyve now built enough momentum to steal a win from an inconsistent Tampa Bay club.

Michigans record doesnt tell the full story of this team, as the Panthers havent been blown out in any of their three losses. Their biggest defeat was a five-point setback in Week 1 against the Gamblers, and they suffered a single-point loss in Week 4. Their only win has been a 24-0 victory.

The Bandits have been on every side of the scoring spectrum over their first four games. They earned a one-point win and also lost in a lopsided 34-3 contest. Their inconsistency has made the teams games difficult to predict. That makes taking points a nice way to double up on investing in a Michigan win.

The Over hit during three of the four USFL Week 4 games. Michigan was a part that during its 26-25 contest against Philadelphia. But the Bandits game fell far short of reaching its 39-point total.

However, 11 of the 16 USFL games in 2022 have exceeded this mark. Teams are beginning to figure out how to score points four weeks into the season.

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The Kansas City Royals (9-17) meet the Texas Rangers (11-16) Tuesday for the start of a 3-game set at Globe Life Field. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET. Lets analyze Tipico Sportsbooks lines around the Royals vs. Rangers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

K.C. is 3-7 in the last 10 games and lost back-to-back games vs. the Baltimore Orioles Sunday-Monday to drop its 3rd consecutive series.

Texas lost its rubber match Monday with the New York Yankees 1-0, but the Rangers won their previous 2 series vs. the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves.

The Rangers beat the Royals 4-2 in last years season series. Texas outscored K.C. 42-33 in those meetings.

RHP Brad Keller vs. LHP Martin Perez

Keller 1-2 with a 1.74 ERA, 0.84 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 5.5 K/9 in 31 IP in 5 starts. He threw 6 1/3-scoreless IP in K.C.s 7-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals May 3 with 4 H, 3 BB and 2 K.

Perez 0-2 with a 2.25 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 6.4 K/9 in 28 IP across 5 starts. He got a no decision in Texass 2-1 win over the Phillies, pitching 7 scoreless IP with 4 H, 4 BB and 4 K.

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Royals 3, Rangers 2

SlightLEANto theROYALS (+115)because theres a line freeze in the betting market and the Rangers (-140) are 1-9 overall in their last 10 games as a favorite since the beginning of last season.

According to Tipico Sportsbook, roughly 75% of the action is on Texas, but the line hasnt budged off the opener, which suggests the House wants more pro-Rangers bets.

However, this is a toss-up game since the pitching staff matchup is a wash and the lineups are neck-and-neck in WAR (per FanGraphs).

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PASSbecause the Royals +1.5 (-180) is out of my price range and the Under is my favorite wager in this game.

LEANto theUNDER 7.5 (+105) because both lineups struggle vs. their respective opposing starters pitching handedness and these starters have a combined 2-7 O/U record this season.

The Royals rank 25th in wRC+ (86), 25th in wOBA (.253) and 21st in BB/K rate (0.36) vs. left-handed pitching, according to FanGraphs.

The Rangers rank 28th in both wRC+ (73) and wOBA (.261) and 25th in BB/K rate (0.32) against right-handed pitching.

But, its only aLEANto theUNDER 7.5 (+105) because neither bullpen is trustworthy.

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The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Darlington, South Carolina for a throwback weekend on Sunday. Lets dive in with our Goodyear 400 prop picks.

Weve seen the stars of the NASCAR Cup Series race at Darlington five times since 2020, leading to a treasure trove of data points to use while attacking the betting market.

Chevrolet heads into the event on a two-race winning streak. Bowties have crossed the finish line first in five of the last seven races.

Here are my top prop picks for NASCARs Goodyear 400 at Darlington Speedway in Darlington, South Carolina (odds via DraftKings Sportsbook).

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This line leans far too much on Hendrick Motorsports recent string of success. Chase Elliott simply hasnt been good at Darlington. He owns just two top-five finishes and four top 10s over 10 starts. Hamlin has finished ahead of him seven times, too.

Elliotts best performance at Darlington came way back in 2014 when he won during his first Xfinity Series start at the track. Its been all downhill since then, with Elliott managing only a 24th-place result in his next attempt. He has yet to revisit victory lane at Darlington in the Cup Series.

Hamlin ranks second among active drivers with his average finishing position of 7.1, and third among drivers who have made multiple starts at the historic track. That kind of edge means Hamlin should be favored in this market, but were getting him at the same price as Elliott instead.

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Chris Buescher has looked solid lately. He won the pole at Dover Motor Speedway and wheeled his No. 17 Ford to an eighth-place finish. He also owns three top 10s in 2021, two more than at this point in 2021. But were fading him anyway because Jones has been so much better at Darlington.

Jones ranks third among active drivers with his average finishing position of 10.1 at Darlington. He may no longer possess the Joe Gibbs Racing equipment that helped him rattle off a win and six top 10s over six outings. But weve seen enough life out of Petty GMS Racing this year to target him here anyway. Jones already owns one top-five finish and four top 10s in 2022. Thats one more top five than all of 2021.

Jones is 6-2 against Buescher at Darlington. Both of Bueschers better finishes came last season, including the fall race at Darlington when Jones lost an engine after 264 laps. This market shouldnt be favoring Buescher, and were getting great value.

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Well double down on Jones with this play. That Jones Boy was fantastic for Joe Gibbs Racing at Darlington, never finishing outside the top 10. Jones owned an average finish of seventh place at Darlington before blowing an engine in 2021.

The improvement weve seen out of Petty GMS Racing since the merger is enough for me to back Jones with confidence here. The team boasts five top-10 results thus far in 2021. Further, Jones average running position of 15th ranks 11th, so we know his equipment is good enough for him to stick around up front.

Of the 36 drivers entered in the Goodyear 400, 17 face shorter odds to score a top-10 finish. That shouldnt be the case. Lets hope to more than double our money while targeting Jones at a shockingly friendly price.

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