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Chicago Cubs @ Philadelphia Phillies | Philadelphia Phillies ML (-143)
This game leans heavily toward Philadelphia, and it starts on the mound. Aaron Nola has been sharp to open the season, mixing command with efficiency and giving the Phillies quality innings every time out. Even when he slips — like the Devers homer last week — he’s still controlling games deep into the sixth. Chicago, meanwhile, is piecing things together with an opener followed by Colin Rea. Rea competes, but he doesn’t miss bats, and that’s a dangerous profile against a Phillies lineup that just hung 13 runs on this same pitching staff. Add in the Cubs’ injury‑thinned rotation and a bullpen that’s already stretched, and the matchup becomes even more lopsided. Philadelphia have the better starter, the deeper offense and the more stable roster. At home, with Nola on the hill, they’re the side you trust.

New Jersey Devils @ Boston Bruins | Boston Bruins ML (-150)
Boston enter this finale with purpose. They’ve secured a playoff spot, but they’re still chasing momentum — and Sunday’s win in Columbus was the first step in resetting their rhythm. With their regular lineup returning and Pastrnak pushing for personal milestones, the Bruins have every reason to treat this game with full intensity. New Jersey, meanwhile, is finishing the season with pride rather than pressure. Their recent wins were encouraging, but they’ve been inconsistent on the road and lack the defensive structure needed to slow Boston when the Bruins are locked in.