Monday's sports slate offers a perfect opportunity to dive into the action, and DraftKings has a compelling offer for new users: place your first $5 bet and, if it wins, you'll receive $300 in bonus bets. This promotion is timely with a loaded schedule featuring marquee MLB matchups and a key NHL clash.

All eyes will be on the mound in Pittsburgh as phenom Paul Skenes leads the Pirates against the Nationals. Skenes has become a must-watch talent, but the SportsLine Projection Model identifies potential value in his strikeout prop, leaning towards the Under 6.5 at +114 odds. The model notes his early-season trend of not exceeding six strikeouts per start and a Nationals lineup that has been making consistent contact recently.

Meanwhile, a heavyweight National League battle unfolds in Los Angeles where the Dodgers host the New York Mets. This early-season showdown between two preseason favorites has the model backing the Mets to cover the run line. Over in the NHL, the model also highlights a play on the Minnesota Wild vs. St. Louis Blues game.

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