For any resources you could need like sports handicapping odds, handicapping stats, schedules, or handicappers free picks and tips please click on any of the links on the right hand side of this page.
CLICK A CAPPERS NAME TO SEE THEIR PREMIUM DAILY EXPERT PLAYS + PREDICTIONS!
Schedule: NFL |Â CFB |Â MLB |Â NBA |Â CBB |Â NHL
WANT FREE SPORTS PICKS to your inbox? | Newsletter Sign-UP!
Date | Match Up | Rating | Score | Result | Profit | Lead Time | Analysis |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
05-21-17 | Senators v. Penguins -185 | 0-7 | Win | 100 | 19 h 8 m | Show | |
My selection is on Pittsburgh over Ottawa at 3 pm et on Sunday. We won with the Pens on Friday night and I won't hesitate to go back to the well with them again on Sunday. We're dealing with a steep price here, but I actually believe it could be even higher. The Pens got back to being the aggressors in Game 4 on Friday night and I look for plenty of carry-over from that performance on Sunday afternoon. Note that while Pittsburgh is just an even 1-1 on home ice in this series, it has gone an impressive 36-7-6 at PPG Paints Arena this season. I had the Pens winning this series in six and I'm sticking with that prediction now. Take Pittsburgh (9*). |
|||||||
05-20-17 | Predators +109 v. Ducks | 3-1 | Win | 109 | 23 h 29 m | Show | |
My selection is on Nashville over Anaheim at 7:15 pm et on Saturday. The Preds relinquished control of this series in a hard-fought 3-2 overtime loss on Friday night – their first home loss of these playoffs. I do look for them to bounce back as the scene shifts back to Anaheim on Saturday, however. The Ducks are certainly not invincible on home ice, having already dropped three games at the Honda Center in these playoffs. Meanwhile, Nashville has proven to be a tough out on the road all season and the Preds know that they could really use a victory here in order to avoid needing back-to-back wins to prevail in this series. Nashville is going to need another ‘W’ in Anaheim in this series, and why not get it here, when its back isn’t truly against the wall. The Preds couldn’t match the Ducks energy in Game 4 but perhaps that was to be expected with Anaheim coming off a loss. Now the shoe is on the other foot. Take Nashville (10*). |
|||||||
05-19-17 | Penguins -113 v. Senators | Top | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 24 h 60 m | Show |
NHL Conference Final Game of the Year. My selection is on Pittsburgh over Ottawa at 8 pm et on Friday. I fully expect to see the Penguins bounce back from arguably their worst performance of the playoffs on Friday night in Ottawa. Look for the Pens to consider going with Matt Murray between the pipes just to provide a spark after a sluggish start to this series. Even if he isn't manning the net, I still like Pittsburgh in this one. Ottawa came out like a house on fire against Pittsburgh in Game 3 on Wednesday night but will have a tough time getting back up to that level now that it has grabbed the 2-1 series lead. Now the Pens need to come out as the aggressors and I'm confident they will. We've yet to see Pittsburgh's best players play like its best players through three games, but that will change. Look for Sidney Crosby to hoist the team on his back in this one as the Pens even up this series at two games apiece. Take Pittsburgh (10*). |
|||||||
05-18-17 | Ducks v. Predators -145 | 3-2 | Loss | -145 | 24 h 32 m | Show | |
My selection is on Nashville over Anaheim at 8 pm et on Thursday. The Preds are undefeated on home ice in these playoffs and there's little reason to jump ship when it comes to that trend on Thursday night. While I don't expect the Ducks to go away quietly in this series, I don't believe we'll see a true answer back from them until the series shifts back to Anaheim for Game 5 - when their backs are truly against the wall. The Predators have looked like the significantly better team through the first three games of this series. Perhaps that was never more evident than in Game 3 on Tuesday night. The Ducks last victory here at Bridgestone Arena came back in April 2016 - during the opening round of last year's playoffs. They're facing an entirely different Preds squad this time around, however. Take Nashville (10*). |
|||||||
05-13-17 | Senators +1.5 v. Penguins | 2-1 | Win | 100 | 23 h 30 m | Show | |
My selection is on Ottawa +1.5 goals over Pittsburgh at 7 pm et on Saturday. I believe we're getting a real bargain catching an insurance goal with the Senators in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final on Saturday night in Pittsburgh. The Pens have to be more than a little spent after a seven-game series against the rival Capitals. No doubt they'll get up for this series opener, but I'm not sure they'll ever be able to pull away. The Sens have exceeded expectations throughout these playoffs, and I don't believe they'll go away quietly, even as everyone seems to count them out again in this series. Look for Ottawa to stick around for three periods in this one. Take Ottawa (10*). |
|||||||
05-10-17 | Oilers +108 v. Ducks | 1-2 | Loss | -100 | 26 h 51 m | Show | |
My selection is on Edmonton over Anaheim at 10 pm et on Wednesday. I'll back the Oilers to put away the Ducks in Game 7 in Anaheim on Wednesday night. The road team had won the first four games in this series before the Ducks and Oilers traded victories over the last two contests. We saw Edmonton respond favorably after blowing a 3-0 lead late in the third period in Game 5, and that said a lot in my opinion. As a whole, I can't help but feel the Oilers have been the better team in this series. In this decisive Game 7 I look for Edmonton's goaltending edge to prove to be the difference with Cam Talbot coming up big. Take Edmonton (10*). |
|||||||
05-09-17 | Senators v. Rangers -165 | 4-2 | Loss | -165 | 23 h 9 m | Show | |
My selection is on New York over Ottawa at 7:30 pm et on Tuesday. This has been a tightly-contested albeit home-dominated series so far, and I don't expect anything to change on Tuesday night as the Rangers try to force a seventh and deciding game back in Ottawa. New York is known for its prowess away from home this season but the fact is, the Rangers haven't gotten it done in Ottawa in this series, letting numerous leads slip away en route to losing all three contests. Here at home it's been a completely different story as New York hasn't lost since Game 3 of the opening round against Montreal. The Rangers have looked like a far more poised team on home ice, and I expect to see more of the same on Tuesday. The home team has now won seven straight meetings in this series going back to December. Take New York (10*). |
|||||||
05-08-17 | Capitals v. Penguins -115 | Top | 5-2 | Loss | -115 | 24 h 44 m | Show |
NHL Eastern Conference Game of the Month. My selection is on Pittsburgh over Washington at 7:30 pm et on Monday. We won with the Capitals in Game 5 of this series on Saturday night. While the Penguins couldn't close the deal in that one, they did carry a lead into the third period, which I give them credit for. They knew the Caps were going to throw everything at them in that one. The same thing applies on Monday but I believe the Pens will be ready back at home. Pittsburgh certainly doesn't want to go back to Washington for what amounts to a Game 7 coin flip. This is a veteran squad that has been here before, and I'm confident we'll see the Pens best effort of the series to date. Sidney Crosby returned on Saturday and didn't look any worse for wear. Expect him to be even sharper on Monday. Take Pittsburgh (10*). |
|||||||
05-07-17 | Blues v. Predators -160 | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 20 h 34 m | Show | |
My selection is on Nashville over St. Louis at 3:05 pm et on Sunday. The Predators blew their first chance at closing out this series on Friday night but that wasn't unexpected by any means (we cashed our Second Round Game of the Year with the Blues). Nashville isn't accustomed to finishing off playoff series' let alone on the road (keep in mind they swept the Blackhawks with the clincher coming on home ice in round one). It wasn't for lack of trying as the Preds did hang tough against St. Louis on Friday, ultimately falling as a result of an early third period goal. I don't expect the Preds to wilt in the face of high expectations and pressure in front of a rabid home crowd in 'Smashville' on Sunday afternoon. We're being asked to lay a reasonable price to back the superior squad here. Take Nashville (10*). |
|||||||
05-06-17 | Penguins v. Capitals -165 | 2-4 | Win | 100 | 23 h 48 m | Show | |
My selection is on Washington over Pittsburgh at 7:15 pm et on Saturday. We're dealing with a pretty lofty price to back the Caps in this one, but I believe the number could be even higher. Yes, Sidney Crosby is back practicing with the Pens but whether he plays on Saturday remains to be seen. Even if he does go, who's to say how effective he'll be or whether he'll have a real impact on this game. For the Caps, this is the end of the line, or potentially could be. The window is closing on this era of Capitals hockey and with their backs against the wall, I do expect them to turn in their best effort of the series. The last game could have easily gone either way. That was with the Caps bringing a less than stellar performance to the table. Take Washington (10*). |
|||||||
05-05-17 | Predators v. Blues -109 | Top | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 35 h 22 m | Show |
NHL Second Round Game of the Year. My selection is on St. Louis over Nashville at 8 pm et on Friday. You’d be hard-pressed to find anyone willing to give the Blues a shot at coming back to win this series. While that’s a tall task to be sure, I am confident we’ll see St. Louis respond favorably back at home and force this series back to Nashville for Game 6. I had this pegged as a seven-game series from the start and to be honest I haven’t seen anything to indicate otherwise. Yes, the Preds have looked rock solid but it’s not as if they’ve wiped the floor with the Blues. St. Louis actually outshot Nashville 33-25 in Game 4 on Tuesday night, throwing everything it had at Pekka Rinne in the third period. That was the type of period the Blues can build off of here in Game 5. We haven’t seen Jake Allen play his best for St. Louis in this series after standing on his head at times against the Wild in round one. I look for him to turn in a stellar effort on Friday night as St. Louis lives to fight another day. Note that this will be the Preds first opportunity to close out an opponent on the road in these playoffs. For a team that hasn’t enjoyed a ton of playoff success in recent years, I believe they’ll be in tough on this night. Take St. Louis (10*). |
|||||||
05-04-17 | Senators v. Rangers -168 | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 23 h 17 m | Show | |
My selection is on New York over Ottawa at 7:30 pm et on Thursday. The Senators have certainly had plenty of 'puck luck' in these playoffs, going 4-1 in overtime games. I don't see them taking command of this series with a victory on Thursday night in Manhattan. The Rangers got back in the series with a win on Tuesday and I'm confident they'll build off that performance here. New York has now reeled off three straight wins on home ice dating back to the opening round against Montreal. Meanwhile, Ottawa hasn't won a game at MSG since last November. We're being asked to lay a considerable price with the Rangers here but it's warranted in my opinion. Take New York (9*). |
|||||||
05-03-17 | Ducks v. Oilers -118 | Top | 4-3 | Loss | -118 | 26 h 7 m | Show |
NHL Western Conference Game of the Month. My selection is on Edmonton over Anaheim at 10 pm et on Wednesday. I really like the way this one sets up for the Oilers. They stole the first two games of this series in Anaheim before returning home and falling behind 3-0 early in Game 3. While they did rally to tie things up, it ultimately wasn't enough as Cam Talbot had an off night in goal and they fell by a 6-3 score. I like the fact that they're coming off a two-day layoff here. And the Ducks suddenly have new injury concerns with Patrick Eaves sidelined with a 'lower-body injury'. Anaheim goaltender John Gibson came up huge after the game was tied 3-3 in Game 3 but I still feel the Oilers have the edge in that department with Talbot. As I mentioned, he wasn't sharp on Sunday, but I'm confident he'll bounce back here. There's a reason the Oilers were pegged as Stanley Cup favorites as of this past weekend. Take Edmonton (10*). |
|||||||
05-02-17 | Senators v. Rangers -162 | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 23 h 36 m | Show | |
My selection is on New York over Ottawa at 7 pm et on Tuesday. I’ll back the Rangers to get back in this series on Tuesday night on home ice. This series obviously could just as easily be 2-0 Rangers at this point. New York coughed up Game 2, giving up two late third period goals before falling in double overtime. I do expect this veteran squad to respond favorably back on MSG ice on Tuesday, however. It’s often been said a series doesn’t really begin until a team wins on the road. Well that hasn’t happened yet in this series and I don’t see that changing here. The Sens caught a break facing an injury-depleted Bruins squad in the opening round and rolled to a 4-2 series victory. This isn’t going to be a cakewalk against the Rangers. We’re being asked to lay a fairly steep price with the Blueshirts here, but I actually believe the line could be even higher. Take New York (10*). |
|||||||
04-30-17 | Blues +129 v. Predators | 1-3 | Loss | -100 | 19 h 4 m | Show | |
My selection is on St. Louis over Nashville at 3 pm et on Sunday. These two teams have split the first two games of this series with the Preds finally dropping their first game of the postseason on Friday night. I look for the Blues to put together the right gameplan for this key Game 3 matchup and steal back home ice advantage with a victory. St. Louis has proven to be an excellent road team this season, going 25-17-2. While Nashville is a force to be reckoned with on home ice, it will be facing some adversity for the first time in these playoffs, coming off its first loss. I simply feel the value is with the Blues in a series that is nothing more than a toss-up all the way. Take St. Louis (10*). |
|||||||
04-29-17 | Rangers -108 v. Senators | 5-6 | Loss | -108 | 26 h 53 m | Show | |
My selection is on New York over Ottawa at 3 pm et on Saturday. The Senators took the opening game of this series, carrying the play for much of that contest. It likely would have been far more lopsided were it not for the heroics of Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist. I look for the Blueshirts to respond on Saturday afternoon, however. New York has been one of the best road teams in the NHL this season so bouncing back here would come as no surprise. It’s not as if the Sens have a tremendous home ice advantage, noting that they didn’t even sell out Game 1. I expect to see the Rangers do a much better job of finishing their opportunities on Saturday afternoon. This has the makings of a long series. Take New York (10*). |
|||||||
04-28-17 | Oilers v. Ducks -138 | 2-1 | Loss | -138 | 26 h 14 m | Show | |
My selection is on Anaheim over Edmonton at 10:30 pm et on Friday. I'll back the Ducks to rebound from a disappointing Game 1 performance on home ice as they try to even things up on Friday night in Anaheim. The Oilers played a perfect road game in the series opener but will be hard-pressed to duplicate that performance here. The Ducks realize the importance of getting a victory here before the series shifts to Edmonton. This is a veteran Anaheim squad, and one that rolled past the Flames in four games in the first round. Perhaps that 5-3 setback on Wednesday night was the wake-up call the Ducks needed. The Oilers may be young and relatively inexperienced, but they're the real deal. Now that they've got the Ducks attention, look for Anaheim respond on Friday night. Take Anaheim (10*). |
|||||||
04-27-17 | Penguins v. Capitals UNDER 5.5 | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 24 h 0 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Pittsburgh and Washington at 7:30 pm et on Thursday. I'll back the 'under' in Game 1 of this much-anticipated showdown between the Pens and Caps. Last year, we saw four of six playoff games between these two play 'under' the total. In the regular season, three of four matchups sailed over the total but that's not a trend I see continuing here in the postseason. The Pens were rock solid in their own end at the start of their series with the Blue Jackets, but suffered a bit of a lull as the series went on. They know they'll need to be much sharper in order to handle a Caps offense that is probably better than it showed against the Leafs in round one. Meanwhile, Washington also knows what it's in for in this series. It can ill afford to get involved in high-scoring shootouts against a team as capable as the Pens. Braden Holtby seemed to get better for Washington as the opening round went on. Look for some carry-over here in the opener of this series. Take the under (10*). |
|||||||
04-26-17 | Predators v. Blues UNDER 5 | 4-3 | Loss | -118 | 24 h 36 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Nashville and St. Louis at 8 pm et on Wednesday. I'll back the 'under' in St. Louis on Wednesday night. The two goaltenders in this matchup, Pekka Rinne and Jake Allen, both played lights out in the opening round. I expect to see them pick up where they left off in the opener of this series. I also expect to see a bit of a feeling out process early in this series. Yes, these two teams are familiar with one another having faced off five times during the regular season, but this will be only their second matchup since the beginning of January. Note also that the losing team scored one goal or less in four of five regular season meetings. The 'under' went 3-1-1 in those five contests. As we saw in the opening round, both teams are capable of putting the puck in the net with some consistency. But I'm expecting a far tighter-checking series than either team has faced so far. Take the under (10*). |
|||||||
04-23-17 | Capitals v. Maple Leafs +130 | Top | 2-1 | Loss | -100 | 22 h 21 m | Show |
NHL Eastern Conference Game of the Month. My selection is on Toronto over Washington at 7:05 pm et on Sunday. There's no doubt in my mind, this series is going seven games. The Leafs gave the Caps all they could handle in Game 6 of this series on Friday night, but Washington ultimately prevailed in overtime. There's no reason for the young Leafs to be down on themselves after that performance, and I fully expect them to come to play in what could be their final home game of the campaign on Sunday evening. There's not much more than can be said about this matchup at this point. The Leafs have had the apparent speed advantage while the Caps have obviously shown a little more skill and poise. But home ice can be the great equalizer in this case. Some teams would feel the pressure in such a situation, but the Leafs have played like a team with nothing to lose all series long, and that won't change - even with their backs against the wall on Sunday. Take Toronto (10*). |
|||||||
04-22-17 | Canadiens v. Rangers +100 | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 24 h 40 m | Show | |
My selection is on New York over Montreal at 8:05 pm et on Saturday. The Habs may be the team on the brink of elimination here, but I believe we'll see the Rangers play a desperate brand of hockey as well, knowing they would be hard pressed to win a third game in Montreal in this series (Game 7 would be in Montreal). The Rangers have pushed the Habs to the brink of elimination thanks to playing smart hockey, exposing the Habs weakness, which has been their defensive zone coverage. In fact, were it not for Carey Price's heroics, this series would likely already be over. The Rangers have been the better team for the bulk of the series and I expect them to play loose back at home which a chance to send Montreal packing. Take New York (10*). |
|||||||
04-22-17 | Canadiens v. Rangers UNDER 5 | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 24 h 37 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Montreal and New York at 8:05 pm et on Saturday. I'll back the 'under' at MSG on Saturday night. This series has been ruled by the two goaltenders, and I expect a similar story to unfold in Game 6 on Saturday. Were it not for Carey Price, the Habs would likely already be golfing. He's bailed them out time and time again in this series, and I'm confident we'll see him bring his 'A' game again on Saturday night. Meanwhile, Henrik Lundqvist has proved his doubters wrong following a disappointing regular season. We can expect the Habs to throw everything they have at King Henrik in this one, but I'm still not sure that will be enough to crack the King's armor. There's a reason we're dealing with a juiced out total in this one. Take the under (10*). |
|||||||
04-22-17 | Blues v. Wild -178 | 4-3 | Loss | -178 | 19 h 48 m | Show | |
My selection is in Minnesota over St. Louis at 3:05 pm et on Saturday. I have a tough time believing the Blues can win three games in Minnesota in this series, noting that the Wild have gone 27-13-3 here on home ice this season. As far as I'm concerned, the Wild are back in this series, even though they still trail 3-1. The Blues were very fortunate to grab the first three games in this series, particularly the first two in Minnesota, where the Wild carried the play. The Wild were finally able to solve Jake Allen in Game 4, and I look for some carry over from that performance here. While we're dealing with a fairly steep price, I actually believe it could be even higher. Take Minnesota (9*). |
|||||||
04-21-17 | Bruins v. Senators +100 | 3-2 | Loss | -100 | 24 h 47 m | Show | |
My selection is on Ottawa over Boston at 7:35 pm et on Friday. I'll back the Senators to wrap up this series on Friday night. The Bruins took their best shot at the Sens on Wednesday night on home ice, but still fell short, thanks in large part to a goal that was called back in the second period due to a missed offside call. Now I look for Ottawa to get back to its free-wheeling ways, and prove too much for the Bruins depleted defense. The Sens have essentially carried the play in this series since the third period of Game 2. I'm just not sure Boston has the horses to get back in this series at this point, especially on the road. Take Ottawa (10*). |
|||||||
04-20-17 | Sharks v. Oilers -129 | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 26 h 10 m | Show | |
My selection is on Edmonton over San Jose at 10:35 pm et on Thursday. Give me the Oilers to bounce back from an ugly 7-0 loss suffered two nights ago. Edmonton turned in arguably its worst effort of the entire season in that contest, clearly suffering a major letdown after grabbing a 2-1 series lead with a gritty road win in Game 3. Back at home, I'm confident we'll see a much sharper performance from the Oilers. The Sharks aren't going to roll over, certainly not after enjoy such success in Game 4, but I also don't believe they have the team to ultimately get past the Oilers in this series. Look for Connor McDavid to finally take center stage after a slow start to the series, leading the Oil to a much needed victory on home ice. Take Edmonton (10*). |
|||||||
04-20-17 | Rangers v. Canadiens UNDER 4.5 | Top | 3-2 | Loss | -100 | 23 h 41 m | Show |
NHL First Round Total of the Year. My selection is on the 'under' between New York and Montreal at 7:05 pm et on Thursday. I'll back the 'under' in Montreal on Thursday night. I get the feeling this game will struggle to get to three goals, let alone five. Of course, goaltending has been the big story of the series so far with both Carey Price and Henrik Lundqvist turning in stellar performances. I don't expect anything to change in a pivotal Game 5 on Thursday night. Note that only one of four games in this series has seen a power play goal scored (the Habs potted two in their 3-1 Game 3 victory on Sunday). Neither team will be willing to give an inch on Thursday night and both are more than comfortable playing a 2-1 type of game. This is a low posted total to be sure, but I'm willing to get involved given the generous plus money return. Four of the last six meetings in this series have totaled four goals or less in regulation time. Take the under (10*). |
|||||||
04-19-17 | Ducks v. Flames -105 | 3-1 | Loss | -105 | 26 h 13 m | Show | |
My selection is on Calgary over Anaheim at 10:05 pm et on Wednesday. I don't expect to see the Flames simply fold the tent in this series. Yes, the Ducks have taken full control with three straight victories, but all three of those wins came by a single goal and last time out they needed to rally from a 4-1 deficit to secure a 5-4 overtime result. I believe we'll finally see a complete effort from the Flames on Wednesday night as they send this series back to Anaheim for a fifth game. Take Calgary (10*). |
|||||||
04-18-17 | Oilers +107 v. Sharks | 0-7 | Loss | -100 | 26 h 12 m | Show | |
My selection is on Edmonton over San Jose at 10:05 pm et on Tuesday. The Sharks have played an awful lot of hockey over the last year or so and I believe it's catching up with them now. Edmonton has carried the play from the opening faceoff in this series and I look for the Oilers to take full control with a victory on Tuesday night in San Jose. Edmonton has now taken five of the last six meetings in this series. The Sharks lone win of course came in the opener of this series, by way of overtime. Of all the teams in the playoffs right now, the Sharks may be in the worst form. They're banged up with a number of key players playing hurt. Connor McDavid makes a splash and the Oilers push the Sharks to the brink of elimination here. Take Edmonton (10*). |
|||||||
04-18-17 | Canadiens v. Rangers -105 | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 23 h 10 m | Show | |
My selection is on New York over Montreal at 7:05 pm et on Tuesday. It's easy to forget that the Rangers appeared to have full control of this series in the third period of Game 2 before the Habs flipped the switch. Montreal essentially dominated Game 3 here in Manhattan but I expect a positive response from the Rangers on Tuesday night. Henrik Lundqvist has stood on his head at times to keep the Rangers afloat in this series and I look for him to get some support in Game 4. As far as I'm concerned, we've yet to see New York's best game in this series. It has to realize the importance of getting a 'w' in this one. Take New York (10*). |
|||||||
04-17-17 | Blackhawks +102 v. Predators | 2-3 | Loss | -100 | 26 h 33 m | Show | |
My selection is on Chicago over Nashville at 9:35 pm et on Monday. The Blackhawks were flat out embarrassed in Game 2 of this series against Nashville, falling by a 5-0 score. It was a shocking lifeless performance from the 'Hawks after getting shutout in the series opener. I'm confident we'll see them respond in a big way as the scene shifts to Nashville on Monday night. Note that the road team has now won three straight and six of the last nine meetings in this series. Chicago has come away victorious in each of its last two trips to the Music City. I don't expect a veteran, championship caliber team like the 'Hawks to fold the tent after falling into an 0-2 hole. If anything that ugly loss on Saturday should serve to galvanize the team heading into Game 3. Take Chicago (10*). |
|||||||
04-16-17 | Oilers +118 v. Sharks | 1-0 | Win | 118 | 15 h 4 m | Show | |
My selection is on Edmonton over San Jose at 10:05 pm et on Sunday. The Sharks are certainly the more experienced team and after dropping Game 2 in Edmonton most will assume they bounce back here at home, where wins have been tough to come by for the opposition over the years. I don't see it playing out that way, however. The Oilers have actually carried the play for the majority of the first two games of this series. They came up big with two shorthanded goals to secure a 2-0 victory in Game 2, with Cam Talbot a rock between the pipes once again. That's one area where I feel the Oilers have a decisive edge. While we saw some opening game jitters from the Oil in the series opener, they learned a lot, letting a 2-0 lead slip away in an overtime loss. I look for them to take another positive step on Sunday night in California. Take Edmonton (10*). |
|||||||
04-16-17 | Wild -105 v. Blues | 1-3 | Loss | -105 | 18 h 23 m | Show | |
My selection is on Minnesota over St. Louis at 3:05 pm et on Sunday. I'll back the Wild as they aim to avoid an 0-3 hole against the Blues on Sunday afternoon in St. Louis. This series was considered a toss-up by most heading in, but so far it's been all Blues, at least as far as the series ledger goes, after they stole back-to-back games in Minnesota. The Wild aren't about to fold the tent, however. They went 22-13-4 on the road during the regular season and this might as well be Game 7 for them, as it's highly unlikely they would dig themselves out of an 0-3 deficit against a team as solid as the Blues. I have a lot of respect for St. Louis but let's face it, the first two games were really nothing more than a roll of the dice as the Wild outshot the Blues in both contests. Take Minnesota (10*). |
|||||||
04-15-17 | Flames v. Ducks -155 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 11 h 57 m | Show | |
My selection is on Anaheim over Calgary at 10:35 pm et on Saturday. The Flames streak of futility continues in Anaheim as they have now gone 28 games without posting a win on The Pond. Things won't get any easier on Saturday night. The Ducks actually took a pretty good punch from Calgary in the series opener but still posted a 3-2 victory. Anaheim's best players were its best players, simple as that. While I do expect the Flames to turn in another strong road effort in Game 2, I don't believe it will be enough. We've actually seen a move toward Calgary with this line since opening. That move isn't warranted. Take Anaheim (10*). |
|||||||
04-15-17 | Predators v. Blackhawks -171 | 5-0 | Loss | -171 | 9 h 31 m | Show | |
My selection is on Chicago over Nashville at 8:05 pm et on Saturday. I'll back the Blackhawks to even this series at a game apiece on Saturday night at the United Center. Chicago ran into a hot goalie in the series opener as Pekka Rinne posted an improbable shutout. I'm confident we'll see the 'Hawks solve the Rinne riddle on Saturday night, however as this is a veteran, well-coached team that realizes the importance of evening this series before heading to Nashville for Games 3 and 4. We're dealing with a fairly lofty line here, but I believe it could be even higher. Take Chicago (9*). |
|||||||
04-14-17 | Rangers +135 v. Canadiens | Top | 3-4 | Loss | -100 | 23 h 5 m | Show |
NHL First Round Game of the Year. My selection is on New York over Montreal at 7:05 pm et on Friday. The Canadiens dropped the opener of this series on home ice on Wednesday night and that was about as demoralizing as a defeat as they come at this early stage of the playoffs. I don't see the Habs picking themselves up off the mat on Friday night. The Rangers are a quality team. Few gave them a chance entering this series but they certainly made their presence known in Game 1. Henrik Lundqvist has a giant chip on his shoulder, and played like it on Wednesday, pitching the first shutout by a Rangers goaltender in Montreal in the playoffs since 1950. Look for New York to build off of that performance on Friday night. The Habs simply can't score enough to get this series even. Take New York (10*). |
|||||||
04-13-17 | Flames v. Ducks -153 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 27 h 27 m | Show | |
My selection is on Anaheim over Calgary at 10:35 pm et on Thursday. The Ducks have defeated the Flames 27 straight times here in Anaheim. I don't believe the opener of this series is the spot where the Flames finally end that streak of futility. In fact, I feel the Ducks are one of the more undervalued commodities entering these playoffs. The window of opportunity may be closing on Anaheim, but it loaded up prior to the trade deadline, and even with key d-man Cam Fowler sidelined, this is still a team that is capable of going on a run. The Flames not only reached the playoffs two years ago, but won a series. They were a disappointment last year, but have once again reached the postseason. I'm still not sure they have the horses to beat the Ducks, however. Look for Anaheim to do an excellent job of keeping Johnny Gaudreau in check as it takes the opener of this series. Take Anaheim (10*). |
|||||||
04-12-17 | Bruins v. Senators +115 | 2-1 | Loss | -100 | 23 h 6 m | Show | |
My selection is on Ottawa over Boston at 7:05 pm et on Wednesday. I believe the Senators are one of the most undervalued commodities to start the opening round of the NHL Playoffs. They've been set as a considerable underdog against the Bruins, despite dominating the regular season series and despite owning home ice advantage. I look for the Sens to gain the upper hand in Game 1 at home. Both teams are a little bit banged up, particularly on the blue line. But I believe the Sens are better suited to handle those nicks and bruises, and let's face it, they've owned a strong home ice advantage all season long. They realize the importance of getting off to a strong start in this series. Take Ottawa (10*). |
|||||||
04-08-17 | Islanders v. Devils +140 | Top | 4-2 | Loss | -100 | 21 h 19 m | Show |
NHL Underdog Game of the Month. My selection is on New Jersey over New York at 6:05 pm et on Saturday. The Islanders obviously have a lot more to play for in this one as they try to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. However, with nothing to lose, I look for the Devils to come up with a big effort and steal a victory on home ice. Keep in mind, the home team has won six of the last seven meetings in this series. The Isles have won four games in a row while the Devils have dropped seven of their last eight overall - most recently giving up seven goals in a losing effort against the Penguins on Thursday. So this would appear to be a gimme for the Isles. I don't see it playing out that way on the ice, however. Excellent value with the home side in a game where it can certainly play loose. Take New Jersey (10*). |
|||||||
04-06-17 | Jets v. Blue Jackets -172 | 5-4 | Loss | -172 | 23 h 32 m | Show | |
My selection is on Columbus over Winnipeg at 7:05 pm et on Thursday. The Blue Jackets are in a strong bounce-back position on Thursday night as they return home following a tough 4-1 loss in Pittsburgh on Tuesday. Columbus had to get a shot of confidence yesterday with the news that the Pens would be without Kris Letang for 4-6 months. Of course, the Jackets are set to face off against Pittsburgh in the opening round of the playoffs. The Jackets check in 28-11-1 at home this season. Meanwhile, the Jets are just 17-17-6 on the road. These two teams have met just once this season with the Jackets skating to a 5-3 win in Winnipeg. With noting to lose, the Jets have played some of their best hockey, going 5-0 over their last five games. I believe that streak comes to an end here. Take Columbus (8*). |
|||||||
04-04-17 | Flames v. Ducks -138 | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 26 h 1 m | Show | |
My selection is on Anaheim over Calgary at 10:05 pm et on Tuesday. I'll back the Ducks as they return to home ice - where they've gone an impressive 26-8-4 this season - to host the Flames on Tuesday night. Anaheim of course defeated Calgary on the road on Sunday night. The Flames have played an uneven brand of hockey lately, going 3-4 over their last seven games. Meanwhile, the Ducks check in 6-2 over their last eight games, with each of their two losses coming by way of overtime. The Ducks have owned this series over the years and they'll be looking to make a statement here in advance of what could be an opening round playoff matchup. Take Anaheim (10*). |
|||||||
04-02-17 | Islanders v. Sabres -129 | 4-2 | Loss | -129 | 19 h 37 m | Show | |
My selection is on Buffalo over New York at 3:05 pm et on Sunday. I'll back the Sabres on home ice on Sunday afternoon. The Islanders have struggled after clawing their way back into the Eastern Conference playoff race. Now with John Tavares and Travis Hamonic among those sidelined due to injuries, I don't see them picking themselves up off the mat in Buffalo on Sunday. The Sabres are coming off a tough 3-1 loss in Columbus, but it wasn't for lack of trying as Buffalo outshot Columbus by a wide 42-29 margin. Note that the Sabres are 4-2 over their last six contests. They've quietly piled up 19 regulation time victories on home ice this season. Take Buffalo (10*). |
|||||||
04-01-17 | Ducks +113 v. Oilers | Top | 2-3 | Loss | -100 | 25 h 27 m | Show |
NHL Pacific Division Game of the Year. My selection is on Anaheim over Edmonton at 10:05 pm et on Saturday. The Ducks weren't able to grab two points in their last game on Thursday night in Winnipeg but I look for them to bounce back here and widen their lead atop the Pacific Division. The Oilers were in a clear letdown spot after clinching a playoff spot but still managed to pull out a 2-1 victory over the reeling Sharks on Thursday. They'll face a tougher challenge here as Anaheim has gone 7-0-2 over its last nine contests. The Oilers are of course red hot as well but it's worth noting that their one loss over their last nine contests came against these Ducks. The road team is 5-4 in the last nine meetings in this series. Take Anaheim (10*). |
|||||||
03-31-17 | Penguins v. Rangers UNDER 5.5 | 4-3 | Loss | -100 | 23 h 37 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Pittsburgh and New York at 7:05 pm et on Friday. I'll back the 'under' in Manhattan on Friday night. The Penguins are having a tough time getting the ball rolling in the right direction right now, largely due to a number of key injuries. They've scored just seven goals during their current four-game slide. After allowing 11 goals over their last two games, they know they need to tighten things up defensively here. The Rangers are back home following a three-game California road trip that saw them pick up just three of a total six points. Like the Pens, they've also given up 11 goals over their last two games. The 'over' has cashed in each of the last four meetings in this series. Meanwhile, the 'over' is 2-0-1 in the Pens last three contests, and they've been one of the best 'over' bets in the league this season. I'll take the contrarian route here. Take the under (10*). |
|||||||
03-30-17 | Sharks +115 v. Oilers | 2-3 | Loss | -100 | 12 h 19 m | Show | |
My selection is on San Jose over Edmonton at 9 pm et on Thursday. The Sharks picked up a much needed victory over the Rangers on Tuesday night, snapping a six-game losing skid. Now I look for this veteran team to make a bit of a statement against a possible first round opponent in Edmonton on Monday night. The Oilers clinched a playoff spot for the first time in a decade on Tuesday. I’m anticipating a bit of a letdown on Thursday, however. While the Oilers all said the right things following Tuesday’s victory, you can be sure that there was some celebrating. The price is right to back San Jose as it looks to get on an upswing heading into the postseason. Take San Jose (10*). |
|||||||
03-30-17 | Panthers v. Canadiens -161 | 2-6 | Win | 100 | 11 h 47 m | Show | |
My selection is on Montreal over Florida at 7:30 pm et on Thursday. The Habs have gotten back to playing the hockey that helped them lead the Atlantic Division for the better part of the season, and I look for them to wrap up that coveted playoff berth on Thursday night as they host the struggling Panthers. Florida had a closed door meeting following their most recent setback, a 3-2 loss in Toronto on Tuesday night. I’m not sure that will be enough to fix their problems, however. This is a team that had high expectations entering the campaign, but was derailed by injuries, namely to Sasha Barkov and Jonathan Huberdeau. While those two players’ return buoyed a bit of a surge initially, lately it’s been a struggle to score goals and win games. Take Montreal (10*). |
|||||||
03-29-17 | Kings v. Flames -135 | 4-1 | Loss | -135 | 12 h 19 m | Show | |
My selection is on Calgary over Los Angeles at 9:05 pm et on Wednesday. I'll back the Flames on home ice on Wednesday night as they try to add to the reeling Kings woes. The Flames own a solid home ice advantage having gone 23-15 in their own building this season. Meanwhile, the Kings continue to struggle on the road, going 14-19-5 away from home. We faded them last night, and I see no reason to jump ship tonight. L.A. isn't scoring right now. Even when it managed to fire 35 shots on goal last night, it still found the back of the net only once. Meanwhile, the Flames have 5, 5, 3, 2, 3, 5 and 4 goals in their last seven home tilts. Take Calgary (10*). |
|||||||
03-28-17 | Kings v. Oilers -125 | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 25 h 53 m | Show | |
My selection is on Edmonton over Los Angeles at 9:05 pm et on Tuesday. I'll back the playoff hungry Oilers on Tuesday night. The Kings are all but out of the Western Conference playoff hunt, as they wind down another disappointing campaign. This is a franchise that has enjoyed plenty of success in recent years, but certainly not of late. The Oilers have seemingly been home for weeks. And they've played well here, going 21-12-4. By contrast, the Kings are just 14-18-5 on the road. Note that the home team has taken five straight meetings in this series, including the last two here in Edmonton. The Oilers just skated past the Kings 2-0 at home last week. I don't see the Kings picking themselves up off the mat in this one. Take Edmonton (10*). |
|||||||
03-28-17 | Stars v. Canadiens UNDER 5.5 | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 23 h 11 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Dallas and Montreal at 7:35 pm et on Tuesday. I'll back the 'under' in Montreal on Tuesday night. The Stars are suddenly playing some smart hockey, winners of four of their last six games, allowing 2, 3, 0, 2, 1 and 1 goal over that stretch. Meanwhile, the Habs bounced back from consecutive losses with a 3-1 home win over the rival Senators on Saturday night. Carey Price has rounded back into form and the Habs have been locking down opposing offenses. I expect more of the same here. The last two meetings in this series have totaled seven goals with the help of overtime. That's helping to keep this total at 5.5, giving us value with the 'under'. Take the under (10*). |
|||||||
03-27-17 | Blackhawks -123 v. Lightning | 4-5 | Loss | -123 | 24 h 32 m | Show | |
My selection is on Chicago over Tampa Bay at 7:35 pm et on Monday. I have no problem backing the Blackhawks coming off an ugly loss against the Panthers on Saturday. Chicago was a no-show in that game, suffering a 7-0 defeat - it happens, even to the league's best teams. I fully expect a strong bounce-back effort from the 'Hawks on Monday night in Tampa. The Lightning are playing for their playoff lives right now, and fresh off back-to-back wins. But they've had a tough time here at home this season, going 19 up and 17 down all told. Meanwhile, the 'Hawks check in 23-12-1 on the road. Tampa Bay has taken the last two meetings in this series but I don't see it making it three in a row. It's a virtual must-win for the Lightning, but I believe the pressure gets to them here. Take Chicago (10*). |
|||||||
03-26-17 | Rangers v. Ducks -138 | 3-6 | Win | 100 | 15 h 47 m | Show | |
My selection is on Anaheim over New York at 9:05 pm et on Sunday. The Ducks are red hot right now and while the Rangers are coming off a big road win in Los Angeles last night, I look for Anaheim to prevail in this matchup. The Ducks will be looking for their fourth straight win, and this is the place to do it, where they've gone 25-8-4 this season. Of course, the Rangers have been outstanding on the road. That's not to mention the fact that they've won five straight meetings in this series but I believe they're facing a different Anaheim squad right now. The Ducks have a renewed sense of confidence, oddly enough with Jonathan Bernier leading the way between the pipes. Take Anaheim (10*). |
|||||||
03-25-17 | Senators v. Canadiens -160 | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 23 h 41 m | Show | |
My selection is on Montreal over Ottawa at 7:05 pm et on Saturday. I'll back the Canadiens to snap out of their mini-slump at home against the rival Senators on Saturday night. Of course, this will be the third meeting between these two teams since last Saturday, with the Habs winning the previous two matchups. I don't expect anything to change this time around. The Sens are coming off a huge home win over the Penguins and are certainly in the thick of the race for the Atlantic Division title. This is obviously a big game for both teams, but I believe the Habs will have a little more motivation to bounce back following back-to-back disappointing home losses to the Red Wings and Hurricanes. Take Montreal (10*). |
|||||||
03-23-17 | Penguins v. Senators UNDER 5.5 | 1-2 | Win | 115 | 23 h 54 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Pittsburgh and Ottawa at 7:35 pm et on Thursday. The Penguins are a bonafide offensive juggernaut but the Senators haven't been scoring with any consistency lately. I'm expecting a playoff-type atmosphere at the Canadian Tire Centre on Thursday and will back the 'under' at a plus money return. Pittsburgh is a bit of a battered unit right now. Evgeni Malkin could miss a third straight game on Thursday. The Pens lost Sidney Crosby's linemate Jake Guentzel to a concussion in Tuesday's game in Buffalo. I'm just not sure we see the high-scoring affair the oddsmakers and bettors alike are calling for here. Take the under (10*). |
|||||||
03-22-17 | Maple Leafs v. Blue Jackets -147 | Top | 5-2 | Loss | -147 | 23 h 47 m | Show |
NHL Blowout Game of the Month. My selection is on Columbus over Toronto at 7:05 pm et on Wednesday. Tough spot for the Leafs here. They're coming off an emotional win over the Bruins on Monday night on home ice, putting them back in the driver's seat in the Eastern Conference wild card playoff race. Now they hit the road to face a Columbus squad that just keeps rolling along, having won four games in a row. The Blue Jackets have obviously been a force at home all season, going 26-9-1. By contrast, Toronto has had a tough time on the road, winning only 15 of 36 games. The Jackets have won three consecutive meetings in this series and I look for their dominance to continue on Wednesday. Take Columbus (10*). |
|||||||
03-21-17 | Canucks v. Blackhawks UNDER 5.5 | Top | 5-4 | Loss | -140 | 25 h 32 m | Show |
NHL Western Conference Total of the Month. My selection is on the 'under' between Vancouver and Chicago at 8:35 pm et on Tuesday. I'll back the 'under' in Chicago on Wednesday night. The Blackhawks exploded offensively in the third period against Colorado on Sunday, rolling to a 6-3 come-from-behind win. Prior to that, they had scored 0, 2, 4, 4, 2 and 1 goal in regulation time. So it's not as if they've been consistently hanging crooked numbers on the scoreboard. Trades and injuries have taken their toll for the Canucks and they've scored three goals or less in each of their last seven games, the last six of those resulting in losses. They've been shut out twice in their last four contests. The 'over' has cashed in each of the previous two meetings between these two teams this season. I don't see the same story unfolding on Tuesday, however. Take the under (10*). |
|||||||
03-21-17 | Flyers v. Jets OVER 6 | 2-3 | Loss | -100 | 24 h 6 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'over' between Philadelphia and Winnipeg at 8:05 pm et on Tuesday. I'll back the 'over' in Winnipeg on Tuesday night. The Flyers have seen the 'over' cash in five of their last seven games. The Jets haven't been on the same type of 'over' run, but have seen their home games average well north of six total goals this season. Note that the first meeting between these two teams this season totaled seven goals. I don't seen any reason for either team to clamp down defensively in this one. I'm anticipating an entertaining back-and-forth affair in Winnipeg. Take the over (10*). |
|||||||
03-20-17 | Bruins -121 v. Maple Leafs | 2-4 | Loss | -121 | 24 h 41 m | Show | |
My selection is on Boston over Toronto at 7:35 pm et on Monday. We backed the Leafs against the Blackhawks on Saturday and fell just short in overtime. I won't hesitate to switch gears on Monday as Toronto welcomes a playoff-hungry Bruins squad to the ACC. Boston turned in a terrible effort in a 7-4 loss in Edmonton on Friday night. Immediately after that game B's coaches and players were only talking about moving on to Toronto. It was a tough spot for Boston on Friday, having started its trip with back-to-back wins in Vancouver and Calgary and playing its third game in four nights. Here, the B's are rested having been idle since Friday. The Leafs have taken each of the first three meetings between these two teams this season. However, we only have to go back two meetings here in Toronto to find the last time the B's won at the ACC. Take Boston (10*). |
|||||||
03-19-17 | Kings v. Flames -120 | 2-5 | Win | 100 | 24 h 7 m | Show | |
My selection is on Calgary over Los Angeles at 9:35 pm et on Sunday. This is obviously a big game for both of these teams in the Western Conference playoff picture, but I simply have more faith in the Flames to score enough goals to get the 'W' on Sunday night. Los Angeles is coming off a much needed win over the Sabres on home ice, but still managed to score only two goals in that contest. The Kings have scored just five goals over their last three games combined. Meanwhile, the Flames continue to roll along. Their 10-game winning streak was snapped by the Bruins on Wednesday night but they followed that up with a victory over the Stars on Friday. The Kings are just 14-16-5 on the road this season. Take Calgary (10*). |
|||||||
03-18-17 | Blackhawks v. Maple Leafs +100 | 2-1 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 56 m | Show | |
My selection is on Toronto over Chicago at 7:05 pm et on Saturday. I'll give the Leafs a shot on Saturday night as they break out the Toronto St. Pat's jerseys against the Blackhawks. The Leafs bounced back from an ugly blowout loss in Florida to deliver a 5-0 victory over the Lightning in Tampa on Thursday. I look for them to build off that performance here. The Blackhawks are rolling along, winners of three games in a row, but it's not as if they've been blowing the doors off the opposition. They've scored 0, 2, 4, 4, and 2 goals over their last five contests. Toronto hasn't had much success against the Hawks recently, but keep in mind, the Leafs were absolutely terrible last year - a glorified AHL team essentially. Despite that, we only have to go back two meetings here in TO to find the last time the Leafs defeated the Hawks. Take Toronto (10*). |
|||||||
03-17-17 | Sabres v. Ducks OVER 5 | 2-1 | Loss | -131 | 12 h 8 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'over' between Buffalo and Anaheim at 10:05 pm et on Friday. I'll back the 'over' in Anaheim on Friday. The Sabres offense has run dry on this road trip, scoring just one goal in total in stops in San Jose and Los Angeles. I look for them to bounce back here though, as the Ducks continue to play without regular starting goaltender John Gibson. Yes, Jonathan Bernier has performed well in place of Gibson, but for how long can he keep it up? The Sabres gave up a whopping 77 shots in those two losses to the Sharks and Kings. More often than not they've been able to fire at least 30 shots per game on goal themselves and I look for them to get back to that pace on Friday. The last meeting between these two teams totaled seven goals back in February. Take the over (10*). |
|||||||
03-15-17 | Blues v. Ducks -135 | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 26 h 18 m | Show | |
My selection is on Anaheim over St. Louis at 10:05 pm et on Wednesday. The Blues got the better of the Ducks on home ice last Friday night but I look for Anaheim to exact a little revenge back on the west coast on Wednesday. St. Louis is hot right now, having won five games in a row including a 3-1 victory in Los Angeles on Monday night. However, the Blues remain just 16-16-1 on the road this season. By contrast, the Ducks are 22-8-3 at home. The Blues have taken both previous meetings in this series this season and three in a row overall. With that being said, this has been a tightly-contested series in recent years, and I'm confident we'll see the Ducks respond favorably here. Take Anaheim (10*). |
|||||||
03-14-17 | Blackhawks +105 v. Canadiens | 4-2 | Win | 105 | 24 h 36 m | Show | |
My selection is on Chicago over Montreal at 7:35 pm et on Tuesday. The Habs haven't defeated the Blackhawks since January 2014 and I don't see them turning the tide in this series on Tuesday night. Yes, Montreal bounced back from an ugly loss in Calgary with a come-from-behind 4-1 win over the Oilers on Sunday night but let's face it, that game could have gone either way as Edmonton led with less than 10 minutes remaining in the third period. I'm not sure Montreal is quite as good as its recent winning run would seem to indicate. Elite teams like the Blackhawks always seem to get up for these games played at the Bell Centre. The Hawks check in an impressive 20-11-1 on the road this season. While Chicago did earn a 4-2 win over the Wild on Sunday afternoon, they had dropped their last two games prior to that, so I'm certain they'll have their guard up in this one. Take Chicago (10*). |
|||||||
03-13-17 | Avalanche v. Coyotes -139 | 0-1 | Win | 100 | 26 h 4 m | Show | |
My selection is on Arizona over Colorado at 10:05 pm et on Monday. Both of these teams may be simply playing out the string at this point but at least the Coyotes look like they have an interest in winning games. Arizona has a roster that's full of young players with a lot to prove, not to mention jobs to win next season. The Coyotes scored five goals in an exciting win over the Devils on Saturday night, and I look for them to pick up another victory against the Avalanche here. Colorado did manage to win a couple of games on its most recent homestand, but the Avs were still outshot in both of those games. They turned in an embarrassing performance against the Flames on Saturday, dropping a 4-2 decision that wasn't as close as the final score indicated. The road team has won both previous meetings this season but I don't see that trend continuing here. Take Arizona (10*). |
|||||||
03-13-17 | Penguins v. Flames UNDER 5.5 | 3-4 | Loss | -100 | 25 h 16 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Pittsburgh and Calgary at 9:05 pm et on Monday. The Penguins have seen their last two games on this road trip stay 'under' the total and I expect more of the same on Monday night in Calgary. Both of these teams are getting outstanding goaltending right now. While the Pens have been one of the best 'over' bets in the NHL this season, the 'under' has actually gone 4-3 over their last seven contests. Meanwhile, the Flames have won nine games in a row and haven't allowed a single goal in their last two contests. The 'under' has gone 3-1-2 over their last six games. The last meeting between these two teams in February totaled only four goals in regulation time. Take the under (10*). |
|||||||
03-13-17 | Blue Jackets v. Flyers +113 | 5-3 | Loss | -100 | 23 h 1 m | Show | |
My selection is on Philadelphia over Columbus at 7:05 pm et on Monday. The Blue Jackets may be enjoying a record-setting season as a franchise, but I'm not a big believer to be honest. They saw their three-game winning streak come to an end on Saturday night in Buffalo and I believe they'll have a tough time picking themselves back off the mat on Monday in Philadelphia. The Flyers have suffered back-to-back losses, both on the road, including a disappointing one goal setback in Boston on Saturday afternoon - giving up the winning goal with less than 10 seconds remaining in the third period. A return home should help their cause as they've gone 19-10-4 on home ice this season. The Jackets suffered a 6-0 loss in their last trip to Philadelphia. Take Philadelphia (10*). |
|||||||
03-12-17 | Rangers -117 v. Red Wings | 4-1 | Win | 100 | 21 h 7 m | Show | |
My selection is on New York over Detroit at 6:05 pm et on Sunday. The Rangers have been outstanding on the road this season and they're in a big bounce-back spot against the Red Wings on Sunday, having dropped their most recent game in Carolina. Detroit is coming off a big home win over the Blackhawks on Friday night. Of course, the Wings were up for that one following an ugly end to their most recent road trip. I'm not sure they'll be able to get back up for this one on Sunday night. The Rangers just won a game here in Detroit back in January. The road team is a perfect 2-0 in this series this season. Take New York (10*). |
|||||||
03-11-17 | Penguins v. Canucks UNDER 5.5 | 3-0 | Win | 100 | 27 h 34 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Pittsburgh and Vancouver at 10:05 pm et on Saturday. I'll back the 'under' in Vancouver on Saturday night. The Canucks are not a good offensive team by any stretch of the imagination. They've scored more than three goals just twice going all the way back to January 15th. They have, however, held the opposition to three goals or less in eight of their last nine contests. The Penguins have been one of the best 'over' bets in the league this season but I don't see this as an ideal spot for them to get involved in a high-scoring affair. This will be their third game of a six-game road trip that continues on Monday night in Calgary. The first meeting between these two teams this season totaled only four goals as the Pens delivered a shutout win in Pittsburgh. Take the under (10*). |
|||||||
03-10-17 | Penguins -110 v. Oilers | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 25 h 1 m | Show | |
My selection is on Pittsburgh over Edmonton at 9:05 pm et on Friday. The Oilers have had a couple of days to get over a dreadful performance at home against the Islanders last time out. I'm not sure that idle time will be enough to help them get over the hump against the defending Stanley Cup champion Penguins on Friday night, however. Pittsburgh is rolling once again, having won three games in a row including an impressive 7-4 win in Winnipeg on Wednesday night. The Pens have already defeated the Oilers once this season and have come away victorious in each of their last two trips to Edmonton. This is the type of game that Sidney Crosby gets up for as he leads his Pens against Connor McDavid and the Oilers. Take Pittsburgh (10*). |
|||||||
03-09-17 | Ducks v. Blackhawks -162 | 1-0 | Loss | -162 | 24 h 29 m | Show | |
My selection is on Chicago over Anaheim at 8:35 pm et on Thursday. We're being asked to lay a fairly steep price with the Blackhawks in this matchup but I believe the price could be even higher. The Ducks have been alternating wins and losses for weeks now. They're coming off a shootout win on home ice against the Predators on Tuesday. I don't see them making it two in a row here with starting goaltender John Gibson sidelined and Leafs castoff Jonathan Bernier between the pipes. The Blackhawks are one of the hottest teams in the league, having won seven games in a row. They've gone 22-8-4 on home ice this season. By contrast, the Ducks are a disappointing 13-14-7 on the road. Take Chicago (10*). |
|||||||
03-08-17 | Penguins -129 v. Jets | 7-4 | Win | 100 | 25 h 5 m | Show | |
My selection is on Pittsburgh over Winnipeg at 8:05 pm et on Wednesday. The Jets suffered a crippling loss at home against the Sharks on Monday night and I'm not sure they'll pick up the pieces in time for Wednesday's showdown with the Penguins. Pittsburgh has won back-to-back games but needed a furious third period rally to get by the Sabres at home on Sunday. I look for a far more complete performance from the Pens in this spot. While Pittsburgh hasn't won a game here in Winnipeg since 2014, it has played on this ice only once since, suffering a 1-0 loss here last season. The Jets haven't had the same home ice advantage this season, going 16-16-1. Winnipeg's playoff hopes are hanging by a thread in a crowded Western Conference right now. They'll suffer another blow to their chances on Wednesday. Take Pittsburgh (10*). |
|||||||
03-08-17 | Senators +111 v. Stars | 5-2 | Win | 111 | 25 h 56 m | Show | |
My selection is on Ottawa over Dallas at 8:05 pm et on Wednesday. The Senators are coming off a perfect 3-0 homestand and I look for them to keep it rolling on Wednesday night in Dallas. Ottawa is battling it out in the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race and playing some of its best hockey of the season right now. The Sens should be confident skating into Dallas, where they delivered a 7-4 victory in their lone trip here last season. The Stars are fresh off back-to-back upset victories in Florida and Washington. Dallas has gone 18-11-6 on home ice this season so it hasn't owned a considerable home ice advantage. I see value with the visitors here. Take Ottawa (10*). |
|||||||
03-07-17 | Canadiens -160 v. Canucks | 2-1 | Win | 100 | 26 h 21 m | Show | |
My selection is on Montreal over Vancouver at 10:05 pm et on Tuesday. The Habs are hot right now, winners of five games in a row and I don't see their winning streak coming to an end in Vancouver on Tuesday night. The Canucks are inexplicably still in the conversation in terms of the Western Conference playoff race, but they would likely be well-suited to drop in the standings (and potentially improve their draft position) rather to rise only to sneak in the postseason and suffer an inevitable first round loss. Off back-to-back wins in Los Angeles and Anaheim I simply feel the Canucks are in for a letdown in this spot. This is a key spot for the Habs as the trip gets tougher with stops in Calgary and Edmonton on deck. Look for them to grab an important two points here. Take Montreal (9*). |
|||||||
03-07-17 | Islanders v. Oilers -150 | 4-1 | Loss | -150 | 25 h 18 m | Show | |
My selection is on Edmonton over New York at 9:05 pm et on Tuesday. I'll back the Oilers as they aim to continue their home dominance of the Islanders on Tuesday night. New York has been awful on the road this season, going 10-15-5 and things won't get any easier against an Oilers squad that checks in 16-10-3 at home. The Isles turned in an ugly performance in a loss in Calgary on Sunday afternoon. While they're sticking around in the Eastern Conference playoff race, I fully expect them to be on the outside looking in when it's all said and done. Edmonton has won back-to-back games and has to realize the importance of picking up two points here before facing tougher matchups against the Penguins and Oilers. Take Edmonton (9*). |
|||||||
03-07-17 | Red Wings v. Maple Leafs -175 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 24 h 1 m | Show | |
My selection is on Toronto over Detroit at 7:35 pm et on Tuesday. The Leafs have struggled lately, although a tough west coast road trip had a lot to do with that. I look for them to settle down and deliver a complete performance in a game against the Red Wings at home on Tuesday night. Detroit is coming off back-to-back losses in Calgary and Edmonton, which came on the heels of a win in Vancouver. The Wings haven't enjoyed a great deal of success on the road this season, going 13-13-6. They've dropped both previous meetings against the Leafs this season, including the outdoor Centennial Classic on New Year's Day. This is obviously a huge game for the Leafs who are trying to stay in the Eastern Conference playoff hunt. Take Toronto (9*). |
|||||||
03-06-17 | Rangers v. Lightning UNDER 5.5 | 1-0 | Win | 100 | 24 h 1 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between New York and Tampa Bay at 7:35 pm et on Monday. The Rangers aren't scoring right now. Meanwhile, the Lightning are essentially already playing playoff hockey as they try to claw their way back into playoff position in the Eastern Conference. I'm expecting a tightly-contested affair on Monday night in Tampa. The Rangers haven't scored more than three goals in a game in regulation time since February 11th against Colorado. They've been giving up their share of goals, with Henrik Lundqvist struggling between the pipes, but I'm confident we'll see them clamp down on the Lightning on Monday, noting that Tampa Bay has scored two goals or less in regulation time in three of its last five contests. The Lightning have held their own defensively in recent weeks, allowing 2, 0, 1, 1, 3, 2, 1, 3, 1, 3, 5, 1 in their last 12 contests. Take the under (10*). |
|||||||
03-05-17 | Sharks v. Wild UNDER 5.5 | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 11 h 47 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between San Jose and Minnesota at 6:05 pm et on Sunday. I'll back the 'under' in Minnesota on Sunday. We've seen some high-scoring games between these two teams in recent years, but I'm not anticipating that type of contest here. Here are the Wild's goals allowed in all games since the start of February; 1, 2, 4, 6, 1, 1, 5, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1. So clearly we see a few outliers but for the most part, Minnesota has been doing a great job of keeping the puck out of the net. The Sharks pose a significant challenge, averaging just north of 2.8 goals per game on the road this season. However, both teams have been idle for the last two days, and I don't expect either to give an inch in this one. Note that the last meeting here in Minnesota totaled just three goals last April. Take the under (10*). |
|||||||
03-04-17 | Blackhawks +113 v. Predators | Top | 5-3 | Win | 113 | 12 h 57 m | Show |
NHL Central Division Game of the Year. My selection is on Chicago over Nashville at 8:05 pm et on Saturday. I'll back the Blackhawks on Saturday night in Nashville. I simply believe the Preds are in for a bit of a dip following a great deal of success. Nashville fell by a 2-1 score in an emotional game in Montreal on Thursday. That put an end to the Preds four-game winning streak. It's worth noting that the Preds scored at least four goals in all four of those games, and five in three of them - a pace they can't keep up. The Blackhawks have won six games in a row and while this would appear to be a streak-stopper type of game, I believe they'll keep it rolling for at least one more. Note that this is their last contest before a four-day layoff. They've had some success on this ice, winning two of their last three trips to Nashville. Chicago checks in as one of the league's best road teams, having gone 19-10-1 in enemy territory this season. Take Chicago (10*). |
|||||||
03-04-17 | Stars v. Panthers -143 | Top | 2-1 | Loss | -143 | 11 h 48 m | Show |
NHL Non-Conference Game of the Month. My selection is on Florida over Dallas at 7:05 pm et on Saturday. Simply put, I believe this line is too low considering the Stars are one of the worst road teams in the league at 7-18-4 on the season while the Panthers are in a prime bounce-back spot, and in the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff chase. Florida has struggled lately, and is coming off a disappointing 2-1 shootout loss in Philadelphia on Thursday night. They've now dropped four of their last five games overall. With that being said, the Panthers were buyers at the trade deadline for a reason and believe they can not only get in the playoffs, but maybe make some noise as well. If you follow my plays regularly you know that I'm a pretty big supporter of the Cats. Their recent winning streak was no fluke. They realize the importance of winning games like this down the stretch, while the Stars are simply playing out the string at this point. Look for an offensive breakout from Florida in this one. Take Florida (10*). |
|||||||
03-03-17 | Blues v. Jets -117 | 0-3 | Win | 100 | 13 h 8 m | Show | |
My selection is on Winnipeg over St. Louis at 8:05 pm et on Friday. I believe we're being asked to lay a short price with the Jets here in this spot, as they aim to rebound from a tough 6-5 loss at home against the Wild on Tuesday night. The Blues may have the better record, and be in the thick of the Western Conference playoff race, but they're not playing well at all right now, having dropped four games in a row, failing to score more than two goals in any of those contests. They'll have a tough time matching the Jets firepower in this one. Winnipeg realizes the importance of this homestand for building something positive down the stretch and after dropping the opener, I look for it to respond here. Take Winnipeg (10*). |
|||||||
03-03-17 | Lightning v. Penguins -173 | 2-5 | Win | 100 | 23 h 20 m | Show | |
My selection is on Pittsburgh over Tampa Bay at 7:05 pm et on Friday. I'll keep things simple here. The Lightning have been playing exceptionally well and have worked their way into the playoff race in the Eastern Conference thanks to a 7-1-2 run. However, I expect they'll run into plenty of resistance against a Pens squad that is coming off a flat effort in Chicago two nights ago. We're dealing with a high line here, but I believe the price could be even steeper. Note that the Pens are an incredible 25-4-3 at home this season. Meanwhile the Lightning are just 12-14-6 on the road. Take Pittsburgh (9*). |
|||||||
03-02-17 | Predators v. Canadiens OVER 5 | Top | 1-2 | Loss | -131 | 23 h 11 m | Show |
NHL Non-Conference Total of the Month. My selection is on the 'over' between Nashville and Montreal at 7:35 pm et on Thursday. I'll back the 'over' in Montreal on Thursday night. This game has been circled on a lot of calendars as it marks the return of P.K. Subban to Montreal. I'm expecting an energetic affair with both teams displaying offensive efficiency. Few teams are hotter than the Preds right now, especially from an offensive standpoint. Nashville has scored a whopping 28 goals during its current 5-1 run. The problem is, the Preds are also giving up over three goals per game on the road this season so they're no strangers to wild, high-scoring contests. The Habs were held to a single goal - in overtime, no less - against the Blue Jackets on Tuesday. They've now won three games in a row, needing extra time to do so on each occasion. I expect them to have a little more jump in their step on Thursday night with a number of new additions to the lineup. Montreal prevailed by a 2-1 score in overtime in the first meeting between these two teams this season. Look for a higher-scoring affair this time around. Take the over (10*). |
|||||||
03-02-17 | Panthers v. Flyers OVER 5 | 1-2 | Loss | -135 | 23 h 1 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'over' between Florida and Philadelphia at 7:05 pm et on Thursday. I'll back the 'over' in Philadelphia on Thursday night. The Panthers have lagged a little bit offensively of late after getting a major boost from the return of Sasha Barkov and Jonathan Huberdeau from injuries. With that being said, I'm confident they'll come out with plenty of energy against the Flyers on Thursday, buoyed by the addition of another goal-scorer in Thomas Vanek. The Flyers are coming off a shutout victory over the lowly Avalanche on Tuesday but performances like that haven't been the norm as they had allowed 6, 2, 4 and 4 goals over their previous four contests. The 'under' has gone 1-0-1 in two previous meetings between these teams this season so it's no surprise that we're seeing another '5'. I believe that total will prove to be too low. Take the over (10*). |
|||||||
03-02-17 | Rangers v. Bruins UNDER 5.5 | 2-1 | Win | 100 | 23 h 55 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between New York and Boston at 7:05 pm et on Thursday. I'll back the 'under' in Boston on Thursday. This has certainly been a high-scoring series in recent years with the 'over' cashing at a 5-1 clip in the last six meetings. I expect a different story to unfold here, however. The Rangers are coming off a disappointing 0-2 homestand that saw them allow a whopping nine goals. While the Bruins will pose a significant challenge, I look for the Blueshirts to settle down defensively. The B's are hot right now, winners of seven of their last eight games. They've been finding the back of the net with consistency in recent weeks but still average under three goals per game on home ice. They've allowed a goal or less in four of their last six games overall. Take the under (10*). |
|||||||
03-01-17 | Penguins v. Blackhawks UNDER 5.5 | 1-4 | Win | 105 | 8 h 56 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Pittsburgh and Chicago at 8:05 pm et on Wednesday. When you think of these two teams, the first thing that usually comes to mind is offense. Both teams are loaded with offensive talent but I'm not sure we're in for a barn-burner on Wednesday night in Chicago. The Pens have been trending to the 'under' lately. Three of their last five games have totaled five goals or less and they've topped three goals only once over that stretch. Meanwhile, the Blackhawks have been involved in some high-scoring affairs lately but have only managed to score three goals in regulation time against the Pens once in their last five matchups. The 'under' is 4-0-1 in those most recent five meetings. I'll stick with that trend in this spot. Take the under (10*). |
|||||||
02-28-17 | Maple Leafs v. Sharks -141 | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 26 h 16 m | Show | |
My selection is on San Jose over Toronto at 10:35 pm et on Tuesday. Leafs head coach Mike Babcock has made it clear that this is a big road trip for his team, which continues to stick around in the Eastern Conference playoff race. As much as I like the Leafs, I see this as a tough spot against a superior opponent. San Jose has gone 18-7-4 at home this season while Toronto checks in 13-10-7 on the road. The Leafs haven't won a game here in San Jose since 2011. San Jose hasn't been playing its best hockey by any means, but has also faced a very tough schedule lately. I'm confident we'll see the Sharks bounce back in this spot. Take San Jose (10*). |
|||||||
02-28-17 | Hurricanes v. Panthers OVER 5 | 2-3 | Push | 0 | 24 h 38 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'over' between Carolina and Florida at 7:35 pm et on Tuesday. I'll back the 'over' in Miami on Tuesday night. The first meeting between these two teams this season totaled just five goals as the Canes skated to a 3-2 victory. However, the last two matchups here in Florida have reached exactly seven goals with the Panthers scoring six and five. I look for the Panthers to bust out of their slump with another big performance against Carolina on Tuesday. The Cats have dropped three games in a row with their offense running dry over that stretch. But they're more than capable of responding and know the importance of this contest. The Canes haven't been scoring either but do average over two goals per game on the road and face a Panther squad that allows nearly three per game at home. Take the over (10*). |
|||||||
02-27-17 | Kings v. Wild UNDER 5 | 4-5 | Loss | -100 | 24 h 53 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Los Angeles and Minnesota at 8:05 pm et on Monday. I'll back the 'under' as the Wild come off their 'bye week' on Monday night against the Kings. Minnesota gave up five goals in its last game - a 5-3 setback at home against the Blackhawks. I expect it to turn in a much stronger defensive effort this time around. Of course it helps that the Wild are facing a Kings squad that averages only 2.1 goals per contest on the road. L.A. bolstered its goaltending by adding Ben Bishop from the Lightning on Sunday. The Kings welcomed back Jonathan Quick on Saturday and he played well in a 4-1 win over the rival Ducks. The last two meetings in this series have been high-scoring but prior to that we saw plenty of defensive battles. Take the under (10*). |
|||||||
02-26-17 | Flames +111 v. Hurricanes | 3-1 | Win | 111 | 20 h 36 m | Show | |
My selection is on Calgary over Carolina at 3:05 pm et on Sunday. We won with the Canes on Friday night at home against Ottawa but I won't hesitate to switch gears and back the surging Flames as they visit Carolina on Sunday. Yes, the Canes own a terrific home ice advantage - the difference between their performance at home and on the road has been like night and day. With that being said, the Flames winning road record may be more impressive. Calgary comes into this one on the heels of three straight road wins and has collected at least a point in all four games on its current road trip. The Canes took the lone previous meeting between these two teams in Calgary this season but that should only add to the Flames motivation here. Take Calgary (10*). |
|||||||
02-25-17 | Islanders v. Blue Jackets -145 | 0-7 | Win | 100 | 21 h 60 m | Show | |
My selection is on Columbus over New York at 5:05 pm et on Saturday. I'll back the Blue Jackets as they aim to respond following a home loss against the Predators. Columbus has one of the strongest home ice advantages in the league, having gone 21-9-1. The Islanders may be heating up right now, winners of three games in a row, but they're just 9-13-4 on the road this season. Note that the home team is a perfect 3-0 in the last three meetings in this series. The Islanders haven't won a game in regulation time here in Columbus since October of 2015. Take Columbus (10*). |
|||||||
02-24-17 | Senators v. Hurricanes -135 | 0-3 | Win | 100 | 10 h 22 m | Show | |
My selection is on Carolina over Ottawa at 7:35 pm et on Friday. The Hurricanes have had a rough ride lately, struggling to find the back of the net during a five-game slide. I do expect to see them bounce back against the Senators on Friday, however. Ottawa is injury-riddled right now. It may get some help on Friday night, but I'm not sure that will be enough to lift it to a fourth consecutive road win. Take Carolina (10*). |
|||||||
02-22-17 | Bruins v. Ducks -110 | 3-5 | Win | 100 | 26 h 8 m | Show | |
My selection is on Anaheim over Boston at 10:35 pm et on Wednesday. We've had some success fading the Ducks lately but I won't hesitate to switch gears and back them as they host the Bruins on Wednesday night. Anaheim is coming off a disappointing 3-2 loss in Arizona on Monday as the Ducks late rally fell short after falling behind 3-0. They did manage to outshoot the Coyotes by a wide 36-20 margin in that one. At 18-7-3 on the season, the Ducks own one of the league's strongest home ice advantages. The Bruins are red hot right now, and have been since the coaching change. But they haven't won here in Anaheim since 2012. They're just 15-10-6 on the road this season. Take Anaheim (10*). |
|||||||
02-21-17 | Blackhawks v. Wild UNDER 5.5 | 5-3 | Loss | -120 | 24 h 29 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Chicago and Minnesota at 8:05 pm et on Tuesday. Let's try this again, shall we? The last time these two teams met two weeks ago we backed the 'under' and just missed as the Wild tied the game late in the third period before the Blackhawks prevailed by a 4-3 score in overtime. I expect to see a tighter-checking affair on Tuesday night. The 'Hawks are lighting the lamp with consistency but they've also faced a fairly light schedule over the last couple of weeks. Here, they'll be up against a Wild squad that gives up just two goals per game on home ice this season. The 'under' had cashed in the Wild's previous two games before Saturday's 5-2 home win over the Predators. Of course, the Preds have been involved in a number of high-scoring affairs lately so that wasn't all that unexpected. We're being given another 5.5 to work with here thanks to that recent 4-3 game between these two rivals. Take the under (10*). |
|||||||
02-21-17 | Canadiens +124 v. Rangers | 3-2 | Win | 124 | 24 h 3 m | Show | |
NHL Underdog Game of the Month. My selection is on Montreal over New York at 7:05 pm et on Tuesday. I'll back the Canadiens in an underdog role at MSG on Tuesday night. The Habs looked flat in their first game back following their 'bye week' - the result was a 3-1 home loss to the Jets on Saturday afternoon. I'm confident we'll see them bounce back here, however. You don't have to go back too far to find the last time Montreal won a game here in New York - the last time it played here in fact, in November 2015. The Habs are a perfect 2-for-2 in their last two trips to Manhattan. The Rangers are coming off a 2-1 win over the first-place Capitals on home ice on Saturday afternoon but it wasn't a particularly stirring performance. Both teams were quite sluggish but the Blueshirts were ultimately the lesser of two evils, so to speak. Canadiens players won't say it, but this is a big game, even if it is just a one-game road trip. It's going to take some time for new head coach Claude Julien's systems to take hold, but I expect an energized performance from his squad on Tuesday. Take Montreal (10*). |
|||||||
02-20-17 | Panthers v. Blues -135 | 2-1 | Loss | -135 | 24 h 50 m | Show | |
My selection is on St. Louis over Florida at 8:05 pm et on Monday. This is a big game for the Blues. After they wrap things up against the Panthers they'll have their 'bye week'. They saw their six-game losing streak grind to a halt in Buffalo on Saturday afternoon but I'm confident they'll bounce back here at home on Monday, noting they've gone a solid 18-13 on home ice this season. The Panthers are of course red hot right now, having won four games in a row and seven of their last eight overall. They're a perfect 4-0 on their current road trip but they've been outshot in each of their last three contests. Florida did win its last game played here in St. Louis last season but prior to that, hadn't recorded a victory on this ice since 2009. Take St. Louis (10*). |
|||||||
02-19-17 | Red Wings v. Penguins -1.5 | 5-2 | Loss | -105 | 19 h 23 m | Show | |
My selection is on Pittsburgh -1.5 goals over Detroit at 3:05 pm et on Sunday. When has this series been close in recent years? Virtually every time these two teams hook up the result is a lopsided affair one way or another. I look for that trend to continue here. Detroit and Pittsburgh have met seven times since the start of 2015 - only once over that stretch has a game been decided by fewer than three goals. We've seen a pair of winning margins of at least four goals. With the Red Wings coming off a surprising shootout win over the first place Capitals on Saturday and the Pens dropping a 2-1 overtime decision in Columbus on Friday, the situation is ripe for Pittsburgh to deliver a big victory. Take Pittsburgh -1.5 goals (10*). |
|||||||
02-18-17 | Lightning v. Stars OVER 5.5 | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 25 h 34 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'over' between Tampa Bay and Dallas at 8:05 pm et on Saturday. I'll back the 'over' in Dallas on Saturday night. The Lightning are on the outside looking in as far as the Eastern Conference playoff picture goes right now, but they're not out of contention by any means. Tampa Bay has shown signs of rounding into form, recording three victories in its last four games. Ben Bishop has gotten on a bit of a roll between the pipes but I believe he'll be in tough against a Stars squad that has had a tough time lately, but always seems to produce offensively on home ice. Meanwhile, Dallas can't keep the puck out of its own net, having allowed 13 goals in its last three contests - all losses. The 'over' is a perfect 6-0 in the last six meetings in this series and I expect that trend to continue here. Take the over (10*). |
|||||||
02-18-17 | Jets v. Canadiens -168 | 3-1 | Loss | -168 | 19 h 31 m | Show | |
My selection is on Montreal over Winnipeg at 2:05 pm et on Saturday. The Canadiens are a considerable favorite in Claude Julien's first game back behind the bench but I believe the price could be even higher. Note that Winnipeg hasn't won a game here in Montreal in over three years and checks in 12-19 on the road this season. The Habs, despite their recent struggles, have still managed to go 18-11 on home ice and they come into this one off of their 'bye week'. Look for Julien's presence to give the team a spark as they outlast the Jets on Saturday afternoon. Take Montreal (8*). |
|||||||
02-17-17 | Panthers +130 v. Ducks | 4-1 | Win | 130 | 26 h 41 m | Show | |
My selection is on Florida over Anaheim at 10:05 pm et on Friday. The Panthers are firing on all cylinders right now and have been since getting Sasha Barkov and Jonathan Huberdeau back in the fold. We won with the 'over' in their most recent game - a wild 6-5 overtime win over the Sharks in San Jose. I'll back them in an underdog role in Anaheim on Friday night as they catch the Ducks in their first game back home following a long road trip. The Ducks went 2-4 on that road trip and continue to sputter offensively. Note that they haven't defeated the Panthers in regulation time at home since March of 2014. Florida has won five of its last six games but certainly faces an uphill battle in the Eastern Conference playoff race. I believe the Panthers are a playoff team, however, and will back them at a generous price here. Take Florida (10*). |
|||||||
02-17-17 | Penguins v. Blue Jackets -103 | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 23 h 49 m | Show | |
My selection is on Columbus over Pittsburgh at 7:05 pm et on Friday. The home team has won each of the previous two meetings in this series this season and I look for that trend to continue on Friday night in Columbus. The Penguins had an emotional game last night as Sidney Crosby recorded his 1,000th career point against the Jets. I'm looking for a bit of a letdown from the Pens here. The Jackets aren't exactly playing their best hockey right now but they are coming off a solid 5-2 win over the Leafs on Wednesday night. They'll have the advantage of taking the ice at home for the fifth straight game here. Note that Columbus is an exceptional 20-8-1 at home this season while Pittsburgh has gone 12-10-4 on the road. Take Columbus (10*). |
|||||||
02-16-17 | Flyers v. Oilers UNDER 5.5 | 3-6 | Loss | -134 | 11 h 6 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Philadelphia and Edmonton at 9:05 pm et on Thursday. While both of these teams are known for their offense, neither has been finding the back of the net with any consistency in recent weeks. The Flyers have scored two goals or less in five straight games and I don't see them breaking through on the road, where they average under 2.3 goals per contest this season. Also note that Oilers home games have averaged just a shade north of five total goals. Edmonton potted five goals on its own in its most recent contest - a landslide win over the Coyotes at home. Prior to that, the Oilers had scored a grand total of five goals over the course of a 1-4 slide. While they have struggled as a whole lately, it hasn't been the fault of Cam Talbot between the pipes. They've allowed two goals or less in six of their last eight games overall. Take the under (10*). |
|||||||
02-16-17 | Rangers v. Islanders UNDER 5.5 | Top | 2-4 | Loss | -105 | 22 h 14 m | Show |
NHL Eastern Conference Total of the Month. My selection is on the 'under' between the Rangers and Islanders at 7:05 pm et on Thursday. I'll back the 'under' in Brooklyn on Thursday night. The Rangers are on a roll right now, having won six games in a row, allowing three goals or less in all six of those contests, and two or less in four of them. The Islanders had been playing reasonably well prior to dropping an ugly 7-1 decision in Toronto on Tuesday. I do expect to see them respond favorably against the rival Rangers. Note that the previous two meetings between the Rangers and Isles this season have totaled eight and six goals, helping keep this number inflated. Prior to a 4-2 Isles win in December 2016, the previous three matchups in Brooklyn/Long Island had totaled four goals or less. Take the under (10*). |
- Early Lines
- High Limits
- NEW VIP Rewards
- VIP Program
- Mobile Betting
- Crypto
- VIP Program
- Crypto
- Live & Mobile Betting!
- Crypto
- Live & Mobile Betting
- 48 Hour Payouts
- 35% Crypto Bonus
- Live Betting
- Mobile Friendly
Guaranteed Winners or your money back and Free Picks in the NFL football, NBA basketball, MLB baseball, NCAA college football and basketball, Nascar Racing, Arena Football nhl hockey leagues and more.
We are part of the internets Premier Sports Handicappers League with full documentation of all members on this sports betting news and info portal. Free Membership, Join Today and start Winning!
For any resources you could need like sports handicapping odds, handicapping stats, schedules, or handicappers free picks and tips please click on any of the links on the right hand side of this page.