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Date | Match Up | Rating | Score | Result | Profit | Lead Time | Analysis |
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02-25-21 | Devils v. Sabres OVER 5.5 | Top | 4-3 | Win | 109 | 10 h 11 m | Show |
NHL East Division Total of the Month. My selection is on the 'over' between New Jersey and Buffalo at 7:05 pm et on Thursday. After seeing a relatively low-scoring game between these two teams two nights ago I look for a reversal of sorts on Thursday as the scene shifts to Buffalo for the rematch. The Devils have been held to three goals or less in four straight games but despite scoring just once in Tuesday's loss, they did manage to fire 42 shots on goal in what was actually a fairly wide-open affair despite only five goals being scored (79 combined shots on goal). Note that the 'over' has gone 23-9 when the Devils come off three losses in their last four games over the last three seasons with those games reaching an average total of 6.9 goals. The 'over' is a perfect 6-0 when the Devils come off a home loss against a divisional opponent over the last two seasons with New Jersey allowing a whopping 4.8 goals per game in that situation and those contests totaling an average of 7.5 goals. While the 'under' has gone 18-8 when the Sabres are coming off five or six losses in their last seven games over the last two seasons, those contests have actually totaled an average of six goals. The total has quite simply been set too low for this one. Take the over (10*). |
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02-19-21 | Panthers v. Red Wings UNDER 5.5 | 7-2 | Loss | -101 | 10 h 13 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Florida and Detroit at 7:05 pm et on Friday. We won with the 'under' in the Red Wings most recent game - a 2-0 home loss to the Blackhawks on Wednesday. I won't hesitate to go back to the well with the same play here as the Red Wings host the Panthers. Florida has won consecutive games but has been playing with fire a little bit, giving up seven goals in those two victories and a whopping 13 goals over its last three games overall. Look for the Panthers to make a concerted effort to settle things down here on Friday and the Red Wings should oblige them. Detroit has struggled to score goals all season and a breakout doesn't figure to be anywhere in sight. Note that the 'under' has gone a perfect 7-0 when the Panthers come off consecutive games where both teams scored three or more goals over the last two seasons, with those contests totaling an average of just 4.6 goals. Meanwhile, the 'under' is 7-1 when the Red Wings revenge a loss versus their opponent this season, with those games reaching an average of 4.5 total goals. Take the under (10*). |
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02-18-21 | Kings v. Coyotes UNDER 5.5 | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 13 h 14 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Los Angeles and Arizona at 9:05 pm et on Thursday. We won with the 'under' in the Kings 4-0 win over the Wild two nights ago and I won't hesitate to go back to the well with the same play here on Thursday. Note that the 'under' is 13-1 when the Kings come off a home win by three goals or more over the last three seasons with those games averaging just 4.5 total goals. When you consider only road games in that particular situation, the 'under' has gone 8-1 and those games totaled an average of only four goals. While the Coyotes have posted a 4-4-1 o/u record at home this season, games here in Glendale are averaging just 4.8 total goals. Also note that six of the last seven meetings in this series have stayed 'under' the total. We'll stick with the trends here. Take the under (10*). |
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02-17-21 | Blackhawks v. Red Wings UNDER 5.5 | Top | 2-0 | Win | 100 | 13 h 42 m | Show |
NHL Central Division Total of the Year. My selection is on the 'under' between Chicago and Detroit at 7:35 pm et on Wednesday. These two teams skated to a low-scoring game two nights ago with the Blackhawks emerging victorious by a 2-1 score in overtime. I believe we're in for another low-scoring contest on Wednesday as Chicago aims for its third straight win. Note that the 'under' has gone a perfect 6-0 when the Blackhawks have won two of their last three games this season, with those games averaging just four total goals. The 'under' is also a perfect 6-0 when the Red Wings follow a one-goal home loss over the last two seasons, with those contests averaging just 4.1 total goals. Detroit has been one of the league's best 'under' bets this season and I look for that trend to continue tonight. Take the under (10*). |
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02-16-21 | Wild v. Kings UNDER 5.5 | Top | 0-4 | Win | 100 | 16 h 58 m | Show |
NHL Total of the Month. My selection is on the 'under' between Minnesota and Los Angeles at 10:05 pm et on Tuesday. With the Kings coming off four straight 'over' results, I look for things to return to 'normal' on Tuesday night with a low-scoring contest in Los Angeles. Note that the Kings fall into a 12-1 'under' situation here where they come off a win by three goals or more. That situation has produced games averaging just 4.6 total goals over the last three seasons. Factor in the fact that the blowout win came against a division opponent and that scoring average in the next game drops to just 4.3 goals. Note that the Wild have gone 3-2 on the road this season with those games totaling an average of just 4.6 goals. This will be Minnesota's first game in two weeks due to Covid protocols. We saw what happened when the Avalanche returned to the ice following a long layoff on Sunday as they were shutout 1-0 in Las Vegas. Take the under (10*). |
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02-10-21 | Maple Leafs v. Canadiens UNDER 6.5 | 4-2 | Win | 100 | 11 h 54 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Toronto and Montreal at 7:35 pm et on Wednesday. I think bettors had come to expect high-scoring results from the Leafs every night after they drummed the Canucks to the tune of 12 goals in consecutive games last week. However, on Monday night, Toronto scored just three times, albeit in another victory over Vancouver. As the Leafs schedule toughens up I expect to see a continued reversion to the mean offensively. The last time these two rivals met was on opening night when the Leafs rallied from 3-1 and 4-3 down to secure a 5-4 overtime victory. Since then, the Canadiens have given up more than three goals in a game only once - and that was in a shootout victory over the aforementioned Canucks. Like the Leafs, the Habs had been on fire offensively but have since cooled, scoring just four goals in their last two games, against the lowly Senators no less. Sure, these two teams have the potential to light up the scoreboard, but I'll take the contrarian route and call for a lower-scoring affair than we saw in the season-opener. Take the under (10*). |
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02-10-21 | Bruins v. Rangers UNDER 6 | Top | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 22 h 58 m | Show |
NHL TV Total of the Month. My selection is on the 'under' between Boston and New York at 7:05 pm et on Wednesday. The Rangers may have plenty of offensive firepower on paper but that hasn't translated to much success on the ice, noting that they rank 24th in the league in goals per game. They'll be in tough looking for a breakout performance against a Bruins squad that ranks T2nd in goals per game allowed and tops in the league in shots per game allowed. That's not to mention their second overall rank in terms of penalty kill percentage. Perhaps the Rangers saving grace here will be that the B's have been idle for nearly a week due to a couple of Covid-related postponements and the fact that they rank in virtually the middle of the pack in terms of goals per game. New York ranks in the league's top 10 in goals per game allowed and should hold its own in this Original Six matchup. Take the under (10*) |
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02-09-21 | Sharks v. Kings UNDER 6 | Top | 4-3 | Loss | -121 | 25 h 59 m | Show |
NHL West Division Total of the Year. My selection is on the 'under' between San Jose and Los Angeles at 10:05 pm et on Tuesday. Incredibly, 14 of the last 16 regular season meetings between these two California rivals (dating back to the start of the 2016-17 season) have topped out at five goals or less with only one of those contests surpassing the six-goal mark. Thanks to Covid-related postponements, the Sharks will be playing just their third game in February on Tuesday night. Note that they've been held to a goal or less in two of their last three games overall. Meanwhile, the Kings are coming off a tough winless two-game jaunt to Las Vegas and have now dropped four games in a row overall. Los Angeles has one of the league's most punchless offenses by most accounts. The Kings check in ranked T19th in goals per game and 23rd in shots on goal per game. Take the under (10*). |
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02-09-21 | Blackhawks v. Stars OVER 5.5 | 2-1 | Loss | -110 | 24 h 40 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'over' between Chicago and Dallas at 8:35 pm et on Tuesday. We saw a low-scoring affair between these two teams last time out as the Blackhawks prevailed by a 2-1 score in overtime. Of course, that's not par for the course when it comes to the Blackhawks as they've proven to be one of the league's most vulnerable defensive teams and have certainly been involved in their share of high-scoring games. Offensively, it's only a matter of time before Chicago breaks out and shows some consistency, noting that it ranks 11th in shots on goal per game but 21st in shooting percentage. On the flip side, the Stars are second in shooting percentage and third in goals per game. Both of these teams check in top four in the league in power play percentage. It all adds up to a relatively high-scoring contest in Big D on Tuesday. Take the over (10*). |
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02-06-21 | Canucks v. Maple Leafs OVER 6.5 | 1-5 | Loss | -123 | 12 h 59 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'over' between Vancouver and Toronto at 7:05 pm et on Saturday. These two teams are coming off a high-scoring affair on Thursday night but what else is new? The Canucks have seen their last three games total eight, eight and 10 goals. 10 of their 14 games this season have totaled at least seven goals. Meanwhile, the Leafs haven't been involved in a game totaling less than seven goals since January 24th against Calgary. With the Canucks desperate to snap a three-game losing streak, I'm expecting them to get baited into another high-scoring affair here. Take the over (10*). |
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01-31-21 | Stars v. Hurricanes UNDER 5.5 | 3-4 | Loss | -125 | 9 h 21 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Dallas and Carolina at 5:05 pm et on Sunday. We saw a fairly 'low event' game between these two teams last night as the Hurricanes skated to a 4-1 victory. That contest featured just 37 shots on goal, including only 11 from the Blackhawks. Carolina has been a rock defensively in the early going this season while Dallas' offense has only been good in fits and starts, scoring seven goals on two occasions but a grand total of just five goals in regulation time in their other three contests. Take the under (10*). |
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01-27-21 | Senators v. Canucks OVER 6.5 | 1-5 | Loss | -102 | 12 h 51 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'over' between Ottawa and Vancouver at 8:05 pm et on Wednesday. If you can't beat 'em, join 'em. The Canucks have been involved in high-scoring game after high-scoring game this season and there's little reason to anticipate a shift as they host the Senators for the second time in three nights on Wednesday. I am higher on the Sens than some, even after a tough start to the season. I certainly expect them to punch back here tonight after getting routed by a 7-1 score on Monday. With that being said, I'm not convinced that they can keep the Canucks surging offense at bay. Vancouver got off to a slow start this season but we've seen its best players begin to round into form in recent contests. Even with Elias Pettersson struggling a bit, there's a lot of upside right now. Let's call this one 4-3 either way. Take the over (10*). |
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01-25-21 | Senators v. Canucks UNDER 6.5 | 1-7 | Loss | -118 | 14 h 5 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Ottawa and Vancouver at 10:05 pm et on Monday. I'll go the contrarian route and back the 'under' as the Sens and Canucks do battle in the only game on Monday's NHL board. Both teams have been involved in their share of high-scoring games out of the gate this season. Keep in mind, they've both faced very high-scoring opposition. I expect a different story to unfold on Monday as both teams look to bounce back after disappointing losses on Saturday night. Expect a tightly-contested affair. Take the under (10*). |
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01-23-21 | Flyers v. Bruins UNDER 5.5 | 1-6 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 26 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Philadelphia and Boston at 7:05 pm et on Saturday. We saw a wild, high-scoring game between these two teams on Thursday night as the Bruins prevailed by a 5-4 score in a shootout. It's worth noting that we didn't see a goal in that game until around 26 minutes in, however. Flyers goaltender Carter Hart has struggled in the early going this season but it's only a matter of time before he settles in, and Thursday's performance was positive in the sense that he did keep the Bruins off the scoresheet for the first two periods. Hart faced a barrage of shots in that contest but I expect the Flyers to do a better job of defending in this one. Thursday's game marked the B's first real offensive breakthough of the season after three games in which they scored a grand total of three goals in regulation time. They're undoubtedly missing puck-moving defenseman Torey Krug (who is now with St. Louis) and superstar forward David Pastrnak. Take the under (10*). |
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01-20-21 | Wild v. Ducks UNDER 5.5 | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 14 h 47 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Minnesota and Anaheim at 9:35 pm et on Wednesday. We saw a true 'low-event' game between these two teams on Monday (we won with the Ducks) and I expect more of the same in Wednesday night's rematch in Anaheim. It might only be a matter of time before we start seeing 5's on the board in games involving both the Wild and Ducks - harkening back to the 'dead puck' era of the NHL. I just don't see a breakout offensive performance coming from either squad here, with Minnesota getting ready to head home following four straight road games to open the season and Anaheim aiming to collect at least a point in a third straight game before a tough two-game set against the Avalanche. Take the under (10*). |
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01-16-21 | Islanders v. Rangers OVER 5.5 | 0-5 | Loss | -125 | 11 h 20 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'over' between the Islanders and Rangers at 7:05 pm et on Saturday. We saw just four total goals in the season-opener between these rivals on Thursday night, with a big goose egg in the third period. The Rangers will need to regroup after showing little spark in that one, outshot by a 12-3 margin in the third period. I do think we'll see some improvement from the Blueshirts offensively - there's really no other option after getting shutout after all. Keep in mind, they did have one goal called back and numerous other quality scoring chances during a strong second period in that contest. It's not as if the Islanders are a rock between the pipes with veteran Semyon Varlamov. The Isles certainly appeared to be in midseason form offensively on Thursday, with their best players living up to expectations. Look for them to find continued success here, helping this one 'over' the relatively low total (by today's NHL standards). Take the over (10*). |
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09-25-20 | Lightning v. Stars UNDER 5 | 5-4 | Loss | -100 | 31 h 49 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Tampa Bay and Dallas at 8:05 pm et on Friday. Game 3 was an anomaly in this series as the contest quickly got away from the Stars and it ultimately turned out to be a high-scoring affair. I expect a return to 'normal' on Friday as I don't see the winning side topping out north of three goals. I've noted throughout this series that some regression was coming from Stars goaltender Anton Khudobin given all the hockey he's played in the last two months. Well, we finally saw him lay an egg in Game 3 but I'm confident he'll come back strong on Friday. Meanwhile, the Stars have yet to show that they can really hang with the Bolts offensively. Dallas is here thanks to a stingy style of play that has worked throughout these playoffs. Look for the Stars to get back to that in a tightly-contested, low-scoring Game 4. Take the under (10*). |
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09-19-20 | Stars v. Lightning OVER 5 | Top | 4-1 | Push | 0 | 36 h 53 m | Show |
NHL Stanley Cup Final Total of the Year. My selection is on the 'over' between Dallas and Tampa Bay at 7:35 pm et on Saturday. Both of these teams are coming off tight, low-scoring series' and as a result we're dealing with a relatively low posted total on Saturday. I believe we'll see this series get off to a high-scoring start, and it may not be long before 5.5's are back on the board. While I have a lot of respect for both goaltenders in this series, there's also no question that they've played a tremendous amount of hockey over the last seven weeks or so. At some point you have to feel that they're going to suffer a bit of a lapse, even if it's brief. Meanwhile, both squads are loaded with offensive talent. We've also seen both teams show a knack for coming up with clutch goals and performances from their star players. I'm confident the losing side gets at least two goals in this contest, setting us up well with a play on the 'over'. Take the over (10*). |
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09-14-20 | Stars v. Golden Knights OVER 5 | 3-2 | Push | 0 | 23 h 33 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'over' between Dallas and Vegas at 8:10 pm et on Monday. I really think it's only a matter of time before the Golden Knights break through against Anton Khudobin and the Stars. Vegas once again peppered Khudobin, particularly late in the game when they were trailing by a single goal on Saturday night. You have to think Khudobin will show some cracks in his armor at some point considering just how much hockey he has played and how much rubber he has faced over the last month-and-a-half. Meanwhile, the Stars have really impressed me with their ability to come up with big goals when they need them. I simply feel this is the game where the floodgates open a little bit, as this one gets 'over' the relatively low total. Take the over (10*). |
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09-13-20 | Lightning v. Islanders UNDER 5.5 | 4-1 | Win | 100 | 18 h 3 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Tampa Bay and New York at 3:10 pm et on Sunday. We won with the Islanders in Game 3 of this series on Friday but I'll shift my attention to the total and back the 'under' in Game 4 on Sunday. The Lightning were without Brayden Point in Game 3 and regardless whether he plays on Sunday, I'm still anticipating a tightly-contested low-scoring affair. The Lightning got away from their game on Friday but that wasn't all that unexpected given they owned a 2-0 series lead heading in. New York obviously wants to play a tighter-checking low-scoring style under Barry Trotz. While the Isles did get back in this series with a win on Friday, this is another pivotal contest. Take the under (10*). |
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09-09-20 | Islanders v. Lightning UNDER 5.5 | Top | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 23 h 40 m | Show |
NHL Conference Final Total of the Year. My selection is on the 'under' between New York and Tampa Bay at 8:10 pm et on Wednesday. Game 1 of this series was a complete landslide as the Lightning's top line absolutely went off and helped them roll to an 8-2 victory. Here, I expect a much different type of game to play out. It's important to realize that it was just one game. The Islanders are a well-coached team that has really come together during this playoff run and are certainly capable of bouncing back. With that being said, it's tough to stand in the way of the Lightning right now, given they're in top form having won five games in a row. I also have a lot of respect for Tampa Bay goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy who is quite simply one of the best goalies in the world right now. With all of that being said, I look for the Isles to make the necessary adjustments and do a much better job of containing Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point in particular on Wednesday night. Meanwhile, Tampa Bay knows this isn't going to be a cakewalk and won't let down its guard defensively after the Game 1 blowout win. Take the under (10*). |
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09-05-20 | Islanders v. Flyers UNDER 5 | 4-0 | Win | 100 | 11 h 28 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between New York and Philadelphia at 7:25 pm et on Saturday. This series has very much become a toss-up thanks in large part to the stellar goaltending of Carter Hart for the Flyers. While I do still give the Islanders the slight edge entering Game 7, I'll instead focus on the total and call for a tightly-contested, low-scoring affair on Saturday night. While the Flyers did manage to score five goals in Game 6, they actually didn't look all that dangerous offensively for much of the game. We know Isles head coach Barry Trotz will have his players ready to defend and frustrate Philadelphia here. Take the under (10*). |
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09-02-20 | Avalanche v. Stars UNDER 6 | 4-1 | Win | 109 | 13 h 8 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Colorado and Dallas at 8 pm et on Wednesday. The last two games in this series have featured big early leads, first with Dallas jumping ahead 3-0 in Game 4 and then with Colorado roaring out to a shocking 5-0 first period lead in Game 5. Here, I look for both teams to tighten things up defensively. The Avs will still be in desperation mode facing elimination but they can ill afford to get involved in another wild, high-scoring affair. Even when spotted a 5-0 lead, the Stars were still able to make the Avs feel uncomfortable, ultimately scoring three goals in the contest. It's not easy to play an 'under' the way this series has played out, but here I simply feel it's the right call. Take the under (10*). |
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09-01-20 | Canucks v. Golden Knights UNDER 6 | 2-1 | Win | 100 | 24 h 57 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Vancouver and Vegas at 9:45 pm et on Tuesday. The Golden Knights have certainly proven capable of shutting down the Canucks offense for stretches in this series, having posted two shutout victories and also not allowing a single goal in a pivotal third period on Game 4. With an opportunity to close out the series on Tuesday night, I look for the Knights to tighten up defensively once again. Meanwhile, the Canucks know that they're up against it now, needing three consecutive wins to rally to win this series. They'll obviously need to be stronger defensively after allowing three unanswered goals in the third period of Game 4. Take the under (10*). |
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08-29-20 | Golden Knights v. Canucks UNDER 6 | 3-0 | Win | 100 | 25 h 56 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Vegas and Vancouver at 9:45 pm et on Saturday. The Knights simply didn't come to play in Game 2 of this series, dropping a 5-2 decision to even the series at a game apiece. I look for Vegas to tighten things up considerably on Saturday night, resulting in a relatively low-scoring affair. After the winner in each of the first two games of this series scored exactly five goals, it's obviously paramount for both squads to perform better defensively in Game 3 and I believe we'll see exactly that. Take the under (10*). |
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08-17-20 | Bruins v. Hurricanes OVER 5 | 4-3 | Win | 100 | 25 h 59 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'over' between Boston and Carolina at 8 pm et on Monday. The Canes are going to need a much bigger push than we saw from them on Saturday afternoon if they're going to even this series up at a game apiece on Monday night. The Bruins are now without goaltender Tuukka Rask after he opted out of the NHL Playoffs earlier on Saturday. Jaro Halak is certainly a capable backup and turned aside 29 of 30 shots on Saturday. I'm just not sure we'll see that same level of performance against a more desperate Canes squad on Monday. Boston hasn't had a great deal of trouble breaking down the Canes defense in this series, mounting a huge attack with 39 shots on goal on Saturday. Expect the B's to find continued success. The Canes have one of the weaker goaltending tandems of all playoff teams. Take the over (10*). |
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08-12-20 | Canadiens v. Flyers UNDER 5.5 | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 22 h 54 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Montreal and Philadelphia at 8 pm et on Wednesday. |
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08-11-20 | Blackhawks v. Golden Knights UNDER 6.5 | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 25 h 20 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Chicago and Vegas at 10:30 pm et on Tuesday. I simply feel we're going to see a much tighter series between these two teams than we did with the Blackhawks against the Oilers in the play-in round. I have a lot of respect for the Golden Knights defensively and fully expect them to do a good job of locking down the Blackhawks admittedly explosive offense. On the flip side, we really haven't seen the Knights get rolling offensively yet and to be honest, I don't think they're built to win many 5-4 or 6-5 type contests. Look for this to be the highest posted total we see all series. We'll take advantage in Game 1. Take the under (10*). |
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08-08-20 | Flyers v. Lightning UNDER 5.5 | 4-1 | Win | 100 | 11 h 18 m | Show | |
My selection is on the under between Philadelphia and Tampa Bay at 8 pm et on Saturday. We won with the under in the Flyers last game and I won’t hesitate to go back to the well with same play here. Carter Hart should be back between the pipes for Philadelphia and I’m confident he’ll turn in another stellar performance. In fact, this game features two of the world’s absolute best goaltenders in Hart and Andrei Vasilevskiy. With the number one overall seed (and a date with the Canadiens) hanging in the balance look for a tightly-contested affair on Saturday night. Take the under (10*). |
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08-07-20 | Penguins v. Canadiens UNDER 5.5 | 0-2 | Win | 100 | 9 h 35 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Pittsburgh and Montreal at 4:08 pm et on Friday. With Montreal coming off a stunning come-from-behind 4-3 victory in Game 3 of this series I'm anticipating a much lower-scoring affair on Friday afternoon. We have the heavily favored Penguins facing elimination in this one which alone should help tighten things up on their end. Meanwhile, the Habs have received all-world goaltending from Carey Price in this series, even if Game 3 wasn't his best performance. I fully expect that to continue here as the Habs look to close things out. Look for the winner to score three or less in this one. Take the under (10*). |
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08-06-20 | Capitals v. Flyers UNDER 6 | Top | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 7 h 24 m | Show |
NHL Total of the Week. My selection is on the 'under' between Washington and Philadelphia at 4:08 pm et on Thursday. I simply feel that this total will prove too high as the Caps and Flyers continue round robin action in Toronto. Washington is coming off a hard-fought loss against the Lightning in their opener. I look for them to tighten things up here after digging an early 2-0 hole that they had a tough time recovering from in that one. Brian Elliott is expected to start in goal for the Flyers over Carter Hart in a bit of a surprise move. I do expect the Flyers to react accordingly and play this one a little closer to the vest. Hart has moved into elite status in the NHL while Elliott is certainly on the downside of his career but you have to think he'll be motivated off Hart's 34-save performance last time out. What this boils down to is I don't think we'll see the same level of offensive output from the Flyers after potting four goals against Boston. Take the under (10*). |
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03-06-20 | Coyotes v. Flames OVER 5.5 | 2-3 | Loss | -106 | 11 h 21 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'over' between Phoenix and Calgary at 9:05 pm et on Friday. The Flames woke up in the third period and ultimately foiled our play on the Blue Jackets two nights ago, securing a 3-2 overtime win. Here, I anticipate a higher-scoring affair as Calgary welcomes the Coyotes on Friday night. Arizona is fresh off a 4-2 win over the Canucks two nights ago and riding high off back-to-back wins. The Yotes will be looking to avenge a 5-2 loss to the Flames in their most recent meeting back on December 10th. Look for both teams to find success offensively in this one. Take the over (10*). |
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02-26-20 | Sabres v. Avalanche OVER 6 | 2-3 | Loss | -100 | 23 h 27 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'over' between Buffalo and Colorado at 8:05 pm et on Wednesday. Both of these teams are coming off low-scoring games last time out and Colorado has seen the 'under' cash in nine of its last 10 games overall. With that being said, I look for both offenses to bust out on Wednesday night. Note that the 'over' has gone 8-2 when the Avs return home off a road game this season, with those contests totaling an average of 8.2 goals. The Sabres are allowing four goals on average when hitting the road following a home win this season. The last 34 times the Avs have faced an opponent that averages at least 2.85 goals per game, those contests have totaled an average of 6.8 goals. Take the over (10*). |
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02-25-20 | Sharks v. Flyers UNDER 6 | 2-4 | Push | 0 | 22 h 10 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between San Jose and Philadelphia at 7:05 pm et on Tuesday. I'll back the 'under' in Philadelphia on Tuesday night as the reeling Sharks face the surging Flyers. Note that the 'under' has gone 18-5 when the Sharks come off a loss by two goals or more this season with those games totaling just 5.3 goals on average. Meanwhile, the 'under' has gone a perfect 6-0 when the Flyers revenge a loss by four goals or more against an opponent with those contests reaching an average of only 4.1 total goals. This isn't a high-energy spot for either team with the Sharks wrapping up a four-game eastern road swing and the Flyers looking ahead to a home-and-home set with the division rival Rangers. Take the under (10*). |
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02-23-20 | Blues v. Wild UNDER 5.5 | 4-1 | Win | 100 | 22 h 54 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between St. Louis and Minnesota at 7:35 pm et on Sunday. The Blues are coming off a five-goal outburst in a win in Dallas while the Wild just got done scoring nine goals in notching back-to-back victories in western Canada. I expect defense and goaltending to be the story of the day on Sunday, however. Note that the 'under' has gone 13-4 when the Blues are on the road coming off a win by at least three goals over the last two seasons, with those games totaling an average of 4.9 goals. The 'under' has gone 8-1 in Wild home games after consecutive games where at least seven goals were scored over the last two seasons. Those nine games averaged a total of just 4.6 goals. Take the under (10*). |
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02-04-20 | Predators v. Jets OVER 6.5 | 2-1 | Loss | -101 | 7 h 58 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'over' between Nashville and Winnipeg at 8:08 pm et on Tuesday. Both of these teams are somewhat surprisingly sitting on the outside looking in as far as the Western Conference playoff picture goes. With that being said, neither is out of the running. The Preds sit four points back of the second Wild Card spot while the Jets are just three points back. With that in mind, I'm expecting both teams to come out flying on Tuesday night and I expect a much different story to unfold after Nashville skated to a 1-0 victory in their most recent meeting. The Jets should be high on confidence after scoring five goals against the defending champion Blues on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Preds will be eager to bounce back after getting shut out by the Knights last time out. Prior to that, Nashville had scored 10 goals in regulation time in its last two games. Take the over (10*). |
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01-08-20 | Jets v. Maple Leafs UNDER 6.5 | 4-3 | Loss | -105 | 12 h 32 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Winnipeg and Toronto at 7:35 pm et on Wednesday. The Leafs are coming off a high-scoring affair on Monday night against Edmonton, falling by a 6-4 score. I expect things to settle down on Wednesday, however, as Toronto hosts Winnipeg. The Jets are fresh off a 3-2 win in Montreal on Monday night. The Leafs and Jets just faced one another on January 2nd with Toronto winning by a 6-3 score. Each of their previous three meetings had totaled six goals or less, including two games here in Toronto totaling only four and five goals. While the Leafs do have a ton of offensive firepower, I don't think they want to get involved in another wild, high-scoring game here. Take the under (10*). |
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12-06-19 | Coyotes v. Penguins OVER 5.5 | 0-2 | Loss | -100 | 21 h 2 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'over' between Arizona and Pittsburgh at 7:05 pm et on Friday. The Coyotes are riding high following another win last night in Philadelphia and I look for them to find continued offensive success against a Pens squad that is fresh off a low-scoring victory over the Blues on Wednesday. There's no reason to jump ship from the Pittsburgh 'over' train because of one result. The Pens didn't need to be great offensively against St. Louis as they played an air tight defensive game. Here, I believe they'll have their hands full with the upstart 'Yotes and that lends itself to a higher-scoring affair - even as we deal with a lower posted total. Take the over (10*). |
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12-04-19 | Blues v. Penguins OVER 6 | 0-3 | Loss | -100 | 23 h 7 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'over' between St. Louis and Pittsburgh at 8:05 pm et on Wednesday. The oddsmakers really can't set the totals high enough in games involving the Penguins right now. After giving up 10 goals in consecutive road losses, including a 5-2 setback against these same Blues, I expect a positive response from the Pens on Wednesday. However, I have little confidence that they can keep the puck out of their own net against a Blues squad that has potted 16 goals over the course of their current four-game winning streak. Take the over (10*). |
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05-21-19 | Sharks v. Blues OVER 5.5 | 1-5 | Win | 110 | 23 h 37 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'over' between San Jose and St. Louis at 8:08 pm et on Tuesday. I'll back the 'over' as the Blues aim to punch their ticket to the Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday night in St. Louis. I don't expect to see the Sharks roll over as they face elimination for the fifth time in these playoffs. They've obviously gone a perfect 4-0 in those elimination games so far, scoring a total of 15 goals. While San Jose is coming off a shutout loss, its biggest problem has been keeping the puck out of its own net, allowing at least three goals in four of its last five contests. With the Sharks dealing with a number of key injuries the Blues realize the opportunity that lies in front of them. I don't expect them to sit back. Look for a relatively high-scoring affair on Tuesday night. Take the over (10*). |
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05-17-19 | Sharks v. Blues OVER 5.5 | 1-2 | Loss | -110 | 23 h 53 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'over' between San Jose and St. Louis at 8:08 pm et on Friday. I really think it's only a matter of time before we see a shift in the totals in this series as all three games have sailed over the number. The Sharks have seemingly figured out Blues rookie goaltender Jordan Binnington. While Martin Jones has performed above expectations in goal for the Sharks throughout the postseason, he certainly hasn't looked quite as sharp in this series, and in the second period of Game 3 in particular. Both offenses are brimming with confidence right now and I really feel there's a good chance we see the losing side get to at least three in this one, which would obviously mean a winning ticket for us. Look for Tomas Hertl and Brent Burns in particular to play a role for the Sharks on Friday night. Take the over (10*). |
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02-16-19 | Red Wings v. Flyers UNDER 6 | 5-6 | Loss | -105 | 16 h 50 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Detroit and Philadelphia at 1:05 pm et on Saturday. The 'under' has gone 7-2 in the Red Wings last nine matchups and the play of veteran goaltender Jimmy Howard has been a big reason for that. He's expected to be between the pipes again on Saturday afternoon in Philadelphia and I believe he'll be up to the challenge of facing the surging Flyers. At the other end of the rink, rookie goaltender Carter Hart has been perhaps the team's biggest spark during their incredible turnaround. Philadelphia is certainly known for its offense, but it has actually held seven of its last 10 opponents to two goals or less in regulation time. Take the under (10*). |
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01-04-19 | Jets v. Penguins OVER 6.5 | 0-4 | Loss | -110 | 22 h 47 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'over' between Winnipeg and Pittsburgh at 7:05 pm et on Friday. This will be a popular play on Friday night but that doesn't mean it's the wrong one. The Jets went through a bit of a scoring lull around the holidays but bounced back with a four-goal performance in a winning effort in Edmonton on New Year's even and I anticipate more success in Pittsburgh on Friday. Note that the Jets have scored 18 goals against the Penguins in five meetings dating back to the start of 2017. Pittsburgh enters this contest on a serious roll, having won seven games in a row. The Pens have scored 21 goals over their last four games including seven against the Rangers on Wednesday. It's worth noting that Penguins home games are averaging 6.8 total goals this season, where they've allowed 3.3 goals per game. Sometimes these showdowns between elite offensive teams fizzlie, but I don't think that will be the case at PPG Paints Arena on Friday. Take the over (10*). |
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01-03-19 | Hurricanes v. Flyers UNDER 6 | 5-3 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 46 m | Show | |
My selection is on the ‘under’ between Carolina and Philadelphia at 7:05 pm et on Thursday. I’ll stick with the trends here as the Hurricanes have seen six of their last seven games stay ‘under’ the total while the Flyers are riding an incredible ‘under’ run, including their last three contests staying ‘under’, with Philadelphia scoring a grand total of only two goals in the process. It is of course also worth noting that these two teams just met in Carolina on New Year’s Eve, with Carolina skating to a low-scoring 3-1 victory. Tonight’s expected goaltending matchup will feature Petr Mrazek for the Canes and Michal Neuvirth for the Flyers. Mrazek has allowed eight goals over his last four games while Neuvirth came on in relief of rookie Carter Hart against the Canes earlier this week and turned aside all 23 shots he faced. Take the under (10*). |
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11-07-18 | Predators v. Avalanche UNDER 6 | 4-1 | Win | 100 | 25 h 16 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Nashville and Colorado at 10:05 pm et on Wednesday. With the Avs coming off consecutive wild, high-scoring games, this is an ideal spot to back the 'under' as we have a catalyst for change with them returning home to face one of the league's best defensive teams. The Predators are coming off a 1-0 result at home against the Bruins. Their last three contests have totaled just 11 goals. Note that Nashville has given up just 12 goals in six road games this season. It's worth noting that both goaltenders in this matchup have performed well this season with Preds veteran Pekka Rinne posting a .948 save percentage and Avs Semyon Varlamov recording a .936 save percentage. Feels like the winner scores three or less in this matchup, which would assure a winning result for us. Take the under (10*). |
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10-30-18 | Islanders v. Penguins UNDER 6.5 | Top | 6-3 | Loss | -100 | 22 h 37 m | Show |
My selection is on the 'under' between New York and Pittsburgh at 7:05 pm et on Tuesday. You would have to go back four meetings, to December of last year, to find the last time these two teams combined to score more than six goals in a game and it's worth noting that one needed overtime to get there. The Islanders have had a couple of big offensive outbursts this season but for the most part they've struggled in the post-John Tavares era. They do catch the Penguins in a favorable spot here with Pittsburgh fresh off a four-game western Canadian road swing. While the Pens offense has been rolling along, I believe we see things settle down a bit here. Note that Isles goaltender Robin Lehner has been a bright spot, posting a .929 save percentage this season. Take the under (10*). |
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10-24-18 | Lightning v. Avalanche UNDER 6.5 | Top | 1-0 | Win | 100 | 25 h 55 m | Show |
NHL Non-Conference Total of the Month. My selection is on the 'under' between Tampa Bay and Colorado at 9:35 pm et on Wednesday. I'll back the 'under' in Denver on Wednesday night. There will be a ton of offensive firepower on display in this matchup but I'm not sure we're going to see a high-scoring affair. The key here is that we have two expected starting goaltenders who are absolutely at the top of their game right now in Andrei Vasilevskiy and Semyon Varlamov. Vasilevskiy did get lit up by the Wild in his most recent game but had allowed two goals or less in each of his previous four starts. Varlamov has allowed two goals or less in five of six games this season. The Lightning have managed to collect at least a point in each of their first two games on their current road trip and both of those contests have been very high-scoring, again providing us with some contrarian value backing the 'under' in this spot. The Avs have seen the 'under' cash in four of their last five games, with three of those totaling four goals or less in regulation time. Returning home on just one day of rest following a four-game eastern road swing I don't believe the Avs will be interested in getting involved in a high-scoring game here. Take the under (10*). |
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10-11-18 | Oilers v. Bruins OVER 6 | 1-4 | Loss | -100 | 22 h 59 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'over' between Edmonton and Boston at 7:05 pm et on Thursday. I get the feeling we're going to see a lot of games involving the Bruins play out like their 6-3 victory over Ottawa on Monday. Here Boston has another opportunity to flex its offensive muscle against an Oilers squad that won't shy away from a back-and-forth affair. Edmonton started its season overseas and suffered a 5-2 loss to the Devils. Cam Talbot wasn't good between the pipes for the Oilers last season and his 2018-19 opener certainly didn't go well either (he gave up four goals). I do at the very least expect to see the Oilers stick around in this game on the strength of their offense. The Bruins have sandwiched two fairly poor showings in their own end of the rink with a shutout win over Buffalo. Take the over (10*). |
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06-04-18 | Golden Knights v. Capitals UNDER 5.5 | 2-6 | Loss | -120 | 25 h 31 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Vegas and Washington at 8:10 pm et on Monday. We won with the 'under' in Game 2 of this series and after passing on the total in Game 3, we'll go back to the well with the 'under' in Game 4 on Monday night. We continue to see totals set at 5.5 in this series although I wouldn't rule out seeing a 5 if things continue to go the way they have the last couple of games. Both goaltenders are back to playing well following a tough series opener, Braden Holtby in particular. The Golden Knights simply haven't been able to generate many good scoring opportunities over the last couple of games, due in part to the Capitals playing tremendous defensive hockey. And when the Knights have managed to break through Holtby has been equal to the task. I look for Vegas to do a better job of containing the Caps stars, namely Alex Ovechkin and Evgeni Kuznetsov. Take the under (10*). |
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05-30-18 | Capitals v. Golden Knights UNDER 5.5 | 3-2 | Win | 105 | 23 h 14 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Washington and Vegas at 8:15 pm et on Wednesday. We missed the mark with the 'under' in Game 1 of this series on Monday night but I won't hesitate to go back to the well with the same play on Wednesday. Let's go back to the 2010 Stanley Cup Final for a moment. Chicago won the opener of that series by a 6-5 score on home ice - not unlike Vegas' wild 6-4 win in Game 1 of this series. How did Game 2 play out? Much differently. While the outcome was the same with the Blackhawks grabbing a 2-0 series lead, the final score was 2-1 - a much more controlled affair. I expect a similar story to unfold in Vegas on Wednesday night. Neither goaltender was on top of their game in the series opener but I expect a bounce-back from both Braden Holtby and Marc-Andre Fleury here. Meanwhile, expect a lot more attention to detail from both squads, not to mention better discipline. Take the under (10*). |
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05-28-18 | Capitals v. Golden Knights UNDER 5.5 | 4-6 | Loss | -120 | 24 h 32 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Washington and Vegas at 8:10 pm et on Monday. Based on how these teams were playing at the end of the Conference Final round I believe the case could be made for totals set at '5' in this series. However, we're seeing 5.5's across the board in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday night - I'm just not convinced the winning side finds the back of the net more than three times in this contest. Note that the lone regular season meeting between these two teams here in Vegas totaled just three goals (3-0 Golden Knights victory) back in December. Their matchup in Washington totaled seven goals (with Vegas winning 4-3) in February. We've got a matchup of two veteran goaltenders at the top of their game in Braden Holtby and Marc-Andre Fleury. Don't count on a wild, high-scoring affair to open this battle on Monday night. Take the under (10*). |
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05-16-18 | Jets v. Golden Knights OVER 5.5 | 2-4 | Win | 100 | 24 h 21 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'over' between Winnipeg and Vegas at 9:10 pm et on Wednesday. Two of three regular season meetings between these two teams played 'over' the total, including the lone matchup here in Vegas, which reached seven total goals. The first two games in this playoff series, however, have both failed to eclipse the posted total. Look for that to change on Wednesday night as the scene shifts to Sin City. The Knights were fortunate not to fall into an early hole in Game 2 of this series with a couple of pucks getting behind Marc-Andre Fleury in the opening stages of the first period before he settled in. I liked the jump the Knights showed, even after falling in the series opener, and they were certainly rewarded for their play with a couple of early goals, and ultimately a win. Now I look for an answer from the Jets, but I also expect the Knights offense to keep rolling. The oddsmakers have made the shift as far as the total goes in this series but I believe we've yet to see these two offenses bring their 'A' game. It's coming. Take the over (10*). |
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05-12-18 | Golden Knights v. Jets UNDER 6 | Top | 2-4 | Push | 0 | 29 h 4 m | Show |
NHL Playoff Total of the Year. My selection is on the 'under' between Winnipeg and Vegas at 7:10 pm et on Saturday. While most are expecting this to be a high-scoring series, I don't see it playing out that way. Both teams are loaded with speed and high skill but they also boast two outstanding goaltenders that are absolutely at the top of their game right now. Marc-Andre Fleury has to be considered the front-runner for Conn Smythe through the first two rounds of the playoffs. He's enjoying a record-setting run between the pipes and I don't see him suffering any sort of letdown against the high-flying Jets. While Pekka Rinne got most of the press leading up to the much-anticipated showdown between the Jets and Predators, it was Connor Hellebuyck that stole the show. He shut the Preds down in Game 7 and I expect plenty of carry-over from that performance in the opener of the West Final. The 'over' went 2-1 in three regular season meetings between these two teams this season but both 'over' results came December 1st and earlier. The most recent matchup was played in February, and that game totaled only four goals in regulation time with Vegas ultimately winning 3-2 in overtime. Take the under (10*). |
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05-10-18 | Jets v. Predators UNDER 5.5 | 5-1 | Loss | -120 | 23 h 14 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Winnipeg and Nashville at 8:10 pm et on Thursday. Unlike the lone previous Game 7 in these playoffs, I don't see the winning team getting north of three goals in this contest. This has been a memorable series to be sure and it's only fitting that it comes down to a seventh and deciding game. We've seen some wild, high-scoring affairs in this series, but we've also seen some slugfests. I'm anticipating more of the latter on Thursday night. Neither side gives an inch and both goaltenders bring their 'A' game in what sets up as one of the most intriguing games of the entire playoffs. Take the under (10*). |
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05-05-18 | Jets v. Predators UNDER 5.5 | Top | 6-2 | Loss | -104 | 25 h 34 m | Show |
NHL Second Round Total of the Year. My selection is on the ‘under’ between Winnipeg and Nashville at 9:30 pm et on Saturday. We saw plenty of offense in the first few games of this series, particularly in Games 2 and 3 but things settled down considerably in Game 4 on Thursday night as the Predators ‘won ugly’ and evened the series up at two games apiece. I don’t think we’ll see a return to the wild, back-and-forth style of game on Saturday night, with so much on the line for both teams. The Jets know they can ill afford to be forced to the brink of elimination against a team as good as the Preds. Winning back-to-back games against Nashville, with all of the pressure squarely on them, would be a tall order to be sure. Meanwhile, Nashville needs a victory here to avoid heading to Winnipeg to face a must-win situation in front of that hostile crowd at MTS Centre. I’m anticipating a slugfest between what has to be two weary opponents at this point. Take the under (10*). |
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05-01-18 | Predators v. Jets UNDER 5.5 | 4-7 | Loss | -100 | 23 h 1 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Nashville and Winnipeg at 8:10 pm et on Tuesday. We saw a wild, high-scoring affair between these two teams on Sunday night in Nashville - perhaps the most entertaining game of the playoffs to date. I expect the scoring to settle back down on Tuesday, however, as the scene shifts to Winnipeg for Game 3. This has actually been a high-scoring series for much of the season. I don't see that trend continuing as this series wears on though. The tone was set early in Game 2 as the Preds were in desperation mode after dropping the series opener at home. I don't expect either team to give an inch early in Game 3 on Tuesday. We're getting solid value with the 'under' based on Sunday's result. Take the under (10*). |
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04-21-18 | Blue Jackets v. Capitals UNDER 5.5 | 3-4 | Loss | -102 | 7 h 8 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Columbus and Washington at 3:10 pm et on Saturday. I'll back the 'under' in Washington on Saturday afternoon. Sergei Bobrovsky is in position to bounce back between the pipes for the Blue Jackets following a subpar performance in Game 4. Of course, he didn't get a great deal of help in that contest but I look for him to rebound well nonetheless. Meanwhile, the Caps are playing with confidence since making the switch to veteran Braden Holtby in goal. Holtby has been terrific in the last two games and I'm confident we'll see him keep it going back at home on Saturday afternoon. Take the under (10*). |
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04-17-18 | Capitals v. Blue Jackets UNDER 5.5 | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 23 h 21 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Washington and Columbus at 7:40 pm et on Tuesday. We've seen a couple of relatively high-scoring games to open this series with the Blue Jackets winning both by way of overtime in Washington. With the scene shifting to Columbus and the Capitals likely switching to Braden Holtby between the pipes, I look for a lower-scoring affair on Tuesday night. Holtby will certainly have a lot to prove in this one. He hasn't had a banner year by any means, hence why the Caps went with Phillip Grubauer to start this series. But it's the right move going back to Holtby now as the Caps find themselves in a virtual must-win situation. Of course, Blue Jackets goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky has been playing out of this world, turning aside almost 60 shots in Sunday's victory. Take the under (10*). |
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04-16-18 | Lightning v. Devils UNDER 6 | 2-5 | Loss | -105 | 23 h 59 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Tampa Bay and New Jersey at 7:40 pm et on Monday. I'll back the 'under' in Newark on Monday night. We've seen a couple of high-scoring affairs to open this series with the Lightning leading the way en route to back-to-back victories. I expect things to settle down a bit as the scene shifts on Monday, however. Devils goaltender Keith Kinkaid was pulled after allowing five goals on Saturday afternoon but should bounce back here. With that being said, I'm not sure the Devils have the firepower to avoid digging a deeper hole before the end of Game 3. They were fortunate to score as many goals as they did in Tampa, with a few favorable bounces along the way. I'm calling for a tightly-contested affair on Monday. Take the under (10*). |
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04-11-18 | Wild v. Jets OVER 5.5 | 2-3 | Loss | -114 | 22 h 15 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'over' between Minnesota and Winnipeg at 7:05 pm et on Wednesday. I can't help but think this is the last time we'll see 5.5's on the board in this series. Both of these teams are capable of playing hard-nosed, physical playoff-style hockey (it is the postseason after all) but I'm confident we'll see the offenses win out on Wednesday night. The Wild quietly earned their ticket to the postseason thanks to a strong offensive attack led by veteran Eric Staal, who enjoyed a renaissance season of sorts. With Zach Parise coming on of late as well this is a team well-positioned to surprise the Jets in the opening round. Meanwhile, perhaps no team has the scoring depth that the Jets possess heading into the playoffs. Winnipeg will be energized playing in front of a frenzied 'white-out' crowd. Something tells me we'll see the Jets fall behind early but rally. This has the makings of a barn-burner. Take the over (10*). |
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03-30-18 | Blues v. Golden Knights UNDER 5.5 | 3-4 | Loss | -105 | 25 h 8 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between St. Louis and Las Vegas at 10:35 pm et on Friday. This game has playoff atmosphere written all over it as the Blues battle for a playoff spot and the Golden Knights try to bounce back from a tough loss to the Coyotes on Wednesday. St. Louis has been playing playoff hockey for weeks now, but so have the Golden Knights. We've seen the Knights lock down the opposition with some tough defensive hockey, not to mention the fact they've received terrific goaltending from Marc-Andre Fleury. Both teams are comfortable banging in a low-scoring contest at this stage of the season. While we're dealing with a rare 5.5 in a game involving the Knights, I believe that relatively low number is warranted. Take the under (10*). |
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03-29-18 | Jets v. Blackhawks UNDER 6 | 2-6 | Loss | -100 | 25 h 43 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Winnipeg and Chicago at 8:35 pm et on Thursday. The Jets are already in playoff mode but off a couple of high-scoring affairs, I look for them to tighten things up considerably in Chicago on Thursday night. Meanwhile the Blackhawks are simply playing out the string. They'll put up a fight as they try to play spoiler against a playoff-bound opponent but rather than back them at a healthy underdog price, I'll instead back the 'under' at what I consider solid value. Take the under (10*). |
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03-28-18 | Flyers v. Avalanche UNDER 6 | 2-1 | Win | 100 | 26 h 39 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Philadelphia and Colorado at 10:05 pm et on Wednesday. I'll back the 'under' in Denver on Wednesday night. Both of these teams are essentially playing playoff hockey every time they hit the ice right now. The Avalanche are coming off back-to-back tight, low-scoring games in a home-and-home set against the Golden Knights. I expect more of the same against the Flyers on Wednesday, as Colorado could desperately use the two points having fallen back in the Wild Card pecking order in the West. The Flyers can score with the best of them but having failed to pick up two points in three of their last four games, and playing on back-to-back nights on the road, they're going to need to tighten things up with a tough schedule down the stretch. The only previous meeting between these two teams back in November resulted in nine total goals, but that only serves us with an inflated total here. Take the under (10*). |
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03-26-18 | Avalanche v. Golden Knights UNDER 6 | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 25 h 27 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Colorado and Las Vegas at 10:05 pm et on Monday. I'll back the 'under' in Sin City on Monday night. The Golden Knights have been involved in low-scoring game after low-scoring game lately. This is a team that is already playing playoff hockey under the guidance of head coach Gerard Gallant, who continues to preach responsible defensive hockey. After just meeting in a 2-1 shootout result on Saturday afternoon in Colorado, I'm anticipating another relatively low-scoring affair here on Monday. This could very well turn out to be a playoff preview and I expect both teams to play it close to the vest. With strong goaltending once again, this one stays 'under' the lofty total. Take the under (10*). |
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03-13-18 | Stars v. Canadiens UNDER 5.5 | 2-4 | Loss | -100 | 23 h 1 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Dallas and Montreal at 7:35 pm et on Tuesday. The Stars have been playing 'playoff hockey' lately. Their last five scorelines have been; 3-2, 3-2, 2-0, 2-1 and 3-1. Expect more of the same on Tuesday night, even as they take on a 'non-playoff team' in Montreal. The Canadiens are in a tough spot, playing their third game in four nights, and the second of back-to-backs after coming out flat against the Blue Jackets on Monday. I do think we'll see the Habs play with some spirit on Tuesday night back at home, but I'm not sure it will be enough to secure a victory as they simply don't have the offensive horses to compete on a consistent basis right now. Take the under (10*). |
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03-12-18 | Golden Knights v. Flyers UNDER 6 | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 22 h 17 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Vegas and Philadelphia at 7:05 pm et on Monday. The Golden Knights talked about playing 'playoff-style' hockey on their current road trip and we've seen exactly that so far with a number of low-scoring affairs. I look for that trend to continue on Monday night in Philadelphia. The Flyers are coming off a relatively low-scoring game of their own on Saturday afternoon against Winnipeg. I don't see them suddenly lighting it up against a Golden Knights squad that is playing fundamentally-sound defensive hockey when it matters most (and getting solid goaltending as well). The posted total is quite simply too high in this matchup. Take the under (10*). |
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03-10-18 | Capitals v. Sharks OVER 5.5 | 2-0 | Loss | -105 | 6 h 27 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'over' between Washington and San Jose at 4:05 pm et on Saturday. I'll take a shot with the 'over' in San Jose on Saturday afternoon. The Capitals are coming off a low-scoring affair in Los Angeles on Thursday night but I expect a different story to unfold in this matchup. The Caps goaltending has surprisingly been perhaps the weakest part of their game this season and I don't see that changing down the stretch. The Sharks are obviously a potent offensive squad and come into this one rested. I do think we'll see the Caps find some offensive success after being stymied last time out. I get the sense this could play out as a 'first to four wins' type of affair on Saturday afternoon. Take the over (10*). |
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03-06-18 | Golden Knights v. Blue Jackets UNDER 6 | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 22 h 28 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Vegas and Columbus at 7:05 pm et on Tuesday. This is the road trip where I expected to see the Golden Knights start to show that they're capable of playing 'playoff hockey' and so far, so good as they're coming off a narrow 3-2 win over the Devils in Newark on Sunday. Expect another relatively low-scoring affair on Tuesday as their trip continues in Columbus, where the Blue Jackets return home following a less than impressive road trip, albeit one that did end on a high note with a win in San Jose on Sunday. Columbus hasn't had an easy time scoring goals lately and I wouldn't count on it breaking loose in this contest either. We're dealing with a high posted total but I don't believe it's warranted. Take the under (10*). |
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02-27-18 | Predators v. Jets OVER 5.5 | 6-5 | Win | 100 | 13 h 46 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'over' between Nashville and Winnipeg at 8:05 pm et on Tuesday. We missed the mark with the 'over' in the Preds last game as the scoring halted after the second period in a 4-0 Nashville victory. I won't hesitate to go back to the well with the same play on Tuesday, however, as the Preds head to Winnipeg for a potential Western Conference Final preview against the Jets. The Blues didn't offer the Preds much of a challenge at all on Saturday but a different story should unfold here as the Jets are absolutely loaded offensively, adding another piece in Paul Stastny prior to yesterday's trade deadline. While Nashville is sometimes known better for its hard-nosed defensive play, the fact is, the Preds have been one of the best offensive teams in the league and I look for them to keep it rolling here. Take the over (10*). |
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02-26-18 | Capitals v. Blue Jackets UNDER 5.5 | 1-5 | Loss | -115 | 11 h 2 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Washington and Columbus at 7:05 pm et on Monday. The Blue Jackets have gotten back to their preferred style of hockey in winning two of their last three games. All three of those contests were decided by a single goal, with the winning team topping out at three goals (only once, mind you). Sergei Bobrovsky hasn't had a banner year between the pipes but has allowed just five goals on 84 shots over his last three games. Same goes for Caps goaltender Braden Holtby who has had what many would consider a down year by his standards, but he continues to battle and having dropped his last five starts, I look for him to come up with a solid performance on Monday night. Take the under (10*). |
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02-25-18 | Blues v. Predators OVER 5.5 | 0-4 | Loss | -100 | 5 h 8 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'over' between St. Louis and Nashville at 12 noon et on Sunday. Ordinarily I would say we're headed for a low-scoring affair between these two Western Conference foes, especially considering the early start time. However, the Preds are absolutely rolling along offensively right now, while on the flip side, the Blues will be highly-motivated to break out of their funk, especially coming off a shutout loss last time out. Note that the most recent meeting between these two teams resulted in seven total goals, snapping a six-game 'under' streak in the series. Take the over (10*). |
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02-23-18 | Jets v. Blues UNDER 5.5 | 4-0 | Win | 100 | 24 h 38 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Winnipeg and St. Louis at 8:05 pm et on Friday. I'll back the 'under' in St. Louis on Friday night. The Jets are coming off a wild 4-3 home loss to the Kings earlier this week while the Blues will be highly-motivated to bounce back from four consecutive losses. These two teams just met on the Jets most recent homestand, with the Blues skating to a 5-2 victory. I'm not anticipating that sort of wide-open affair on Friday, however. We should see a matchup between two of the league's best goaltenders this season in Connor Hellebuyck and Carter Hutton. The Jets have been involved in four consecutive high-scoring games but I look for that to end here as they hit the road for the first time in what seems like an eternity. Take the under (10*). |
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02-21-18 | Flames v. Golden Knights UNDER 6 | Top | 3-7 | Loss | -125 | 15 h 31 m | Show |
NHL Western Conference Total of the Month. My selection is on the 'under' between Calgary and Vegas at 10:35 pm et on Wednesday. I'll back the 'under' in Las Vegas on Wednesday night as the Golden Knights aim to bounce back against the Flames, who are eager to get back on track themselves. The Knights have been involved in more low-scoring affairs than high scoring ones of late, and are fresh off a 2-0 home loss to the Ducks on Monday. This will be the sixth game of a seven game homestand that wraps up on Friday night against the Canucks. Note that on this homestand they've also been held to just one goal against the Flyers. Their other three contests came against non-playoff foes in the Blackhawks, Oilers and Canadiens and I take those results, in which they scored a whopping 15 goals, with a grain of salt. The Flames suffered a 2-1 overtime loss to the Bruins on Monday afternoon and have been held to three goals or less in regulation time in eight of their last nine games. In other words, breakout performances offensively have been few and far between in recent weeks. With goaltender Mike Smith still on the shelf they'll need to continue to keep things tight defensively and I don't think they'll be interested in getting involved in a run and gun affair against the opportunistic Knights. Take the under (10*). |
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02-16-18 | Islanders v. Hurricanes OVER 6.5 | 3-0 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 1 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'over' between New York and Carolina at 7:35 pm et on Friday. The Islanders have been involved in three straight 'unders' but I don't believe that's a sustainable trend by any means. Thomas Greiss is expected to get the start between the pipes for the Isles on Friday night in Carolina and he's been awful this season, with a GAA north of four and a save percentage under .890. The Hurricanes followed up a blowout win over the Kings at home with a tough 5-2 loss on the road against the Devils last night. While I do expect them to bounce back offensively I'm not convinced they'll be able to slow a motivated and talented Islanders offense. Expect a barn-burner here. Take the over (10*). |
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02-12-18 | Blackhawks v. Coyotes UNDER 5.5 | 1-6 | Loss | -105 | 25 h 39 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Chicago and Arizona at 9:05 pm et on Monday. This is a matchup of two teams going nowhere right now. The Blackhawks are a disaster by franchise standards so far this season. The common line of thinking is that they'll bounce back against arguably the league's weakest team on Monday night in Glendale, but I don't believe a win will come easy. The Coyotes are coming off yet another loss, this one of the shootout variety on Saturday night against the Flyers. Arizona has had a tough time lighting up the scoreboard, regardless whether at home or on the road this season, and will obviously be up against a highly-motivated Blackhawks squad on Monday. Expect a low-scoring affair. Take the under (10*). |
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02-11-18 | Penguins v. Blues UNDER 5.5 | Top | 4-1 | Win | 101 | 5 h 44 m | Show |
NHL TV Total of the Month. My selection is on the 'under' between Pittsburgh and St. Louis at 12:05 pm et on Sunday. I'll back the 'under' in St. Louis on Sunday afternoon. The Blues have scored 11 goals in their last two games after being held to only four in their previous three contests. Here they'll be facing a Pens squad that should be highly-motivated to bounce back after suffering two losses in their last three games. The 'over' has cashed in five of Pittsburgh's last six games overall. The Blues have been involved in three straight 'over' results following five consecutive 'unders'. In this very early Sunday start I expect goals to come at a premium. Take the under (10*). |
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02-07-18 | Oilers v. Kings UNDER 5.5 | 2-5 | Loss | -105 | 3 h 19 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Edmonton and Los Angeles at 10:35 pm et on Wednesday. Late add. No writeup. Play is on now that the Kings have announced Darcy Kuemper as the starter in goal. Take the under (9*). |
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02-07-18 | Bruins v. Rangers UNDER 5.5 | Top | 6-1 | Loss | -100 | 12 h 24 m | Show |
NHL Eastern Conference Total of the Month. My selection is on the 'under' between Boston and New York at 8:05 pm et on Wednesday. The case can be made for the Bruins as the best team in hockey right now and they're coming off another win last night, 3-2 over the Red Wings in Detroit - the B's third consecutive victory. Meanwhile, the Rangers continue to struggle in what is quickly becoming a lost season. We can expect a sell-off from New York prior to the trade deadline but as many have pointed out, it's tough for this team to tank for a high draft pick when they still have one of the game's best goaltenders in Henrik Lundqvist. He's expected to get the start in goal tonight while the B's will turn to backup Anton Khudobin. That doesn't represent a considerable downgrade for Boston, however, as Khudobin has gone 10-3-4 with a 2.36 GAA and .924 save percentage this season. I expect the Rangers to give the Bruins a run in this one and that should lend itself to a relatively low-scoring affair. Take the under (10*). |
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02-05-18 | Lightning v. Oilers UNDER 5.5 | 2-6 | Loss | -100 | 13 h 16 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Tampa Bay and Edmonton at 9:05 pm et on Monday. The Lightning are coming off back-to-back relatively high-scoring affairs in which they scored a combined 11 goals but I look for things to settle down a bit as they continue their western Canada road trip in Edmonton on Monday night. Tampa Bay has certainly gotten back on track on its current jaunt, having gone 5-1 over its last six contests. Here it will face an Oilers squad that still can't get out of its own way, having won just once in its last three games, with that victory coming by way of a shootout. With that being said, the Oilers have at least been playing competitive hockey and I expect them to hang tough against the Bolts in this spot, leading to a relatively low-scoring affair on Monday night. Take the under (10*). |
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02-02-18 | Sharks v. Blue Jackets UNDER 5.5 | Top | 3-1 | Win | 100 | 23 h 51 m | Show |
NHL Non-Conference Total of the Month. My selection is on the 'under' between San Jose and Columbus at 7:05 pm et on Friday. The Sharks are missing something right now and that something is the heart and soul of the franchise, Joe Thornton. San Jose simply can't get out of its own way and its going to find the sledding tough on a Friday night in Columbus. The Blue Jackets have fallen on hard times as well and I don't think they're going to climb out of it by getting involved in a fire fight with the Sharks. Instead look for the Jackets to focus on slugging it out, and relying on goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky to bail them out if needed. This total is already juiced-out to the 'under' and that's warranted in my opinion. Take the under (10*). |
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02-01-18 | Panthers v. Sabres UNDER 5.5 | 4-2 | Loss | -115 | 11 h 46 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Florida and Buffalo at 7:05 pm et on Thursday. The Panthers are coming off a 4-1 win over the Islanders on Tuesday but prior to that had dropped three in a row and four of their last five. They've been sputtering offensively and I'm not anticipating a strong showing against a Sabres squad that has actually been fairly stingy of late, giving up just four goals in regulation time over their last four contests. After scoring nine goals in back-to-back shutout victories, Buffalo was held to just one tally in Tuesday's loss to the Devils. Expect a tightly-contested affair here. Take the under (10*). |
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01-31-18 | Flyers v. Capitals UNDER 5.5 | 3-5 | Loss | -120 | 9 h 48 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Philadelphia and Washington at 8:05 pm et on Wednesday. The Flyers aren't scoring with any consistency right now and they'll head to Washington to face a Capitals squad that plays a stingy brand of hockey on home ice. I'm confident we'll see a 'first to three wins' type of scenario unfold in this one, giving us solid value with the 'under'. Note that Washington entered the All-Star break having scored three goals or less in regulation time in seven of its last eight contests. Familiarity generally lends itself to relatively low-scoring hockey at this time of year, and I'll stick with that angle here. Take the under (10*). |
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01-23-18 | Panthers v. Stars OVER 5.5 | 1-6 | Win | 100 | 9 h 37 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'over' between Florida and Dallas at 8:35 pm et on Tuesday. I'll back the 'over' in Dallas on Tuesday night. Florida is scoring with some consistency again, having found the back of the net 7, 2, 3 and 3 goals in regulation time over its last four contests. The problem is, the Panthers are also giving up their share of goals, allowing 5, 4, 2, 4, 4, 3 and 4 goals over their last seven games. Note that the first meeting between these two teams totaled six goals in regulation time (Florida won 4-3 in a shootout) back in November. The Stars are coming off a seven-goal outburst in Buffalo on Saturday and have scored at least four goals in regulation time in four of their last seven games overall. Take the over (10*). |
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01-20-18 | Lightning v. Wild UNDER 5.5 | 2-5 | Loss | -103 | 13 h 29 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Tampa Bay and Minnesota at 9:05 pm et on Saturday. I'll back the 'under' in Minnesota on Saturday night. The Lightning aren't scoring right now. They've managed only two goals in their last two games and have been held to three or less in five of their last seven contests overall. Meanwhile, Minnesota has given up two goals or less in regulation time in four straight games. The Wild have scored more than two goals themselves only once in their last five contests. It's also worth noting that the 'under' is 5-0-1 in the last six meetings in this series with all six of those matchups reaching five goals or less. Take the under (10*). |
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01-20-18 | Rangers v. Avalanche UNDER 6 | Top | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 8 h 6 m | Show |
NHL Non-Conference Total of the Month. My selection is on the 'under' between New York and Colorado at 3:05 pm et on Saturday. The Rangers are coming off four consecutive 'over' results but I look for that to turn around on Saturday afternoon as they take on the red hot Avalanche in Colorado. While New York has scored nine goals in its last two contests it has to realize that is a pace it can't keep up. Note that the Rangers had scored only nine goals combined in their previous five games. The Avalanche have won an incredible eight games in a row and they're doing it thanks to some clutch offense and excellent defensive play. Here, I do expect them to face some resistance, however, noting that the Rangers have held them to two goals or less in four of the last five meetings in this series. Colorado hasn't allowed more than three goals in a game since December 16th, which speaks to its consistency in recent weeks. Take the under (10*). |
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01-18-18 | Maple Leafs v. Flyers OVER 5.5 | 2-3 | Loss | -106 | 23 h 29 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'over' between Toronto and Philadelphia at 7:05 pm et on Thursday. I'll back the 'over' in Philadelphia on Thursday night, as the Flyers retire Eric Lindros' number 88. The Leafs have been involved in a number of low-scoring games lately as Mike Babcock has tightened the screws on his squad in an effort to improve their defensive play. I do expect to see the Leafs open things up a little bit in this matchup, however, noting that they've blown late leads only to lose in overtime in each of their last two contests (we successfully went against them in both contests). The Flyers saw their four-game winning streak grind to a halt on Tuesday night against the Rangers. Keep in mind, they had scored at least four goals in each game during their four-game winning streak. Note that each of the last three meetings in this series have totaled exactly six goals. I believe this one could go even higher. Take the over (10*). |
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01-16-18 | Stars v. Red Wings OVER 5.5 | 4-2 | Win | 100 | 23 h 9 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'over' between Dallas and Detroit at 7:35 pm et on Tuesday. I'll back the 'over' at Little Caesar's Arena on Tuesday night. I liked the way the Stars played offensively on Monday, even if it wasn't a true breakout performance in a 3-2 overtime victory. I expect to see them stay aggressive as they play the second of back-to-back games on the road on Tuesday night in Detroit, noting that they've scored nine goals in their last two meetings with the Red Wings. Detroit is coming off a shutout victory in Chicago on Sunday afternoon. The Blackhawks came out flat in that contest and the Wings took full advantage. I'm not sure they'll be so fortunate on Tuesday, however. Detroit has plenty of confidence right now, having posted victories in five of its last seven games overall. Take the over (10*). |
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01-09-18 | Blackhawks v. Senators UNDER 5.5 | 8-2 | Loss | -100 | 23 h 12 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Chicago and Ottawa at 7:35 pm et on Tuesday. I'll back the 'under' in this non-conference tilt on Tuesday night. The Blackhawks took care of business against the reeling Oilers, allowing just one goal in an easy victory on Sunday night. We cashed the 'over' in their wild 5-4 loss to the Golden Knights this past Friday but Sunday's contest brought an end to their five-game 'over' run. The Senators have seen their last two games play 'over' the total but it's worth noting that they haven't posted three straight 'over' results since November 4th to 11th. They've scored 12 goals in posting back-to-back wins but they have to realize that they won't be able to keep up their free-wheeling ways. Look for them to settle things down against a dangerous 'Hawks squad on Tuesday. Take the under (10*). |
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01-05-18 | Golden Knights v. Blackhawks OVER 5.5 | 5-4 | Win | 100 | 10 h 54 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'over' between Vegas and Chicago at 8:30 pm et on Friday. I'll back the 'over' in Chicago on Friday night. Vegas is coming off a low-scoring affair in St. Louis on Thursday, suffering a 2-1 loss to bring an end to its eight-game winning streak. I do expect to see the Golden Knights bounce back offensively here, but I'm not sure they'll be able to hold off a Blackhawks squad that has scored 12 goals over its last three contests. Chicago goaltender Anton Forsberg has struggled this season, posting a 1-5-3 record with a GAA well over three and a save percentage hovering around .900. He's expected to get the call between the pipes tonight. Take the over (10*). |
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12-19-17 | Canadiens v. Canucks UNDER 5.5 | 7-5 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 1 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Montreal and Vancouver at 10:05 pm et on Tuesday. It might be tough for the Canucks to generate offense in the short-term picture with rookie standout Brock Boeser sidelined with a foot injury. Boeser isn't expected to miss a considerable amount of time but his absence will certainly be felt in the meantime. As for the Habs, they continue to do nothing offensively, scoring a grand total of three goals over their last three games. Things really can't get much worse at this point, and I suspect we'll see them look to Carey Price to try to salvage something on this western road swing. Totals set at 5.5 have been the norm this season, but in this case, I believe that number will prove too high. Take the under (10*). |
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12-14-17 | Islanders v. Blue Jackets UNDER 6 | 4-6 | Loss | -120 | 23 h 32 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between New York and Columbus at 7:05 pm et on Thursday. Tough spot for the Islanders here playing on the second of back-to-back nights after an ugly showing at home against Dallas on Wednesday. The Isles just aren't scoring with any consistency right now and I believe they'll have a tough time breaking through against a highly-motivated Blue Jackets squad that is coming off a 7-2 rout at the hands of the Oilers on Tuesday. Note that in their previous game, the Jackets had delivered a 1-0 victory over Arizona. Columbus has only two wins in its last five games overall, scoring 3, 1, 5, 1 and 2 goals over that stretch. Note that the last two meetings in this series have totaled 4 and 5 goals. Take the under (10*). |
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12-12-17 | Senators v. Sabres UNDER 5.5 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 23 h 51 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Ottawa and Buffalo at 7:05 pm et on Tuesday. Here we have a matchup of two divisional foes that just aren't scoring with any consistency right now. The Senators are reeling and have been for weeks - really going all the way back to their trip to Sweden back in early November. They've been shut out in three of their last four games overall. Meanwhile, Buffalo was shut out in three consecutive games in late November/early December and has topped out at two goals or less in six of its last seven games overall. This doesn't figure to be the matchup to get either offense going noting the last seven meetings have totaled 3, 4, 3, 3, 9, 4 and 5 goals. Take the under (10*). |
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12-11-17 | Capitals v. Islanders UNDER 6 | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 8 h 48 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Washington and New York at 7:05 pm et on Monday. I'll back the 'under' in Brooklyn on Monday night. The Caps are fresh off four straight wins, although all four of those victories came at home, so we can expect a bit of a letdown here. Meanwhile, the Islanders, who had been red hot offensively, have scored just 2, 3 and 2 goals in suffering three straight road losses in Tampa, Pittsburgh and Boston. Tough spot to bounce-back here against the surging Caps and goaltender Braden Holtby, who is playing excellent hockey right now. Solid value with the 'under' at the current price point. Take the under (10*). |
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12-07-17 | Hurricanes v. Sharks UNDER 5.5 | 4-5 | Loss | -125 | 13 h 21 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Carolina and San Jose at 10:35 pm et on Thursday. I'll back the 'under' in San Jose on Thursday night. The Hurricanes are struggling. They've won just twice in their last seven games. They've scored only five goals in regulation time in their last four games. The Sharks haven't been great lately either. Save for a three-game winning streak in late November it's been a tough go. They've scored just three goals in their last two games and have topped the three goal mark only twice over their last 11 contests. The 'over' is 4-1 in the last five meetings in this series but that only serves to give us value with the 'under' in this spot. Take the under (10*). |
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12-05-17 | Blues v. Canadiens UNDER 5.5 | 4-3 | Loss | -121 | 13 h 13 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between St. Louis and Montreal at 7:35 pm et on Tuesday. The Canadiens lit up the scoreboard for 10 goals against the reeling Red Wings on Saturday night but I expect a much different story to unfold on Tuesday as they welcome the Blues to Montreal. It should be back to business as usual as the Habs had previously been winning on the strength of solid defensive play and goaltending. Carey Price has been a rock since returning to the crease from injury. And Montreal's much-beleaguered defensive corps has certainly taken a step in the right direction as well. The Blues play smart hockey on the road, where they've gone 8-3-2 this season. They know this isn't likely going to be an up and down affair. Fresh off a 2-1 overtime loss in Minnesota, they'll be aiming to get back in the win column on the strength of another fine defensive effort tonight. Take the under (10*). |
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12-05-17 | Devils v. Blue Jackets UNDER 5.5 | Top | 4-1 | Win | 100 | 13 h 0 m | Show |
NHL Metropolitan Division Total of the Month. My selection is on the 'under' between New Jersey and Columbus at 7:05 pm et on Tuesday. I'll back the 'under' in Newark on Tuesday night. Here we have a matchup of two of the steadiest goaltenders in the league this season, as Cory Schneider is expected to go up against Sergei Bobrovsky. It's certainly still early, but this game should feature the ever-cliched 'playoff atmosphere' as these two teams battle atop the Metropolitan Division. The Devils aren't scoring with much consistency right now, having found the back of the net just four times over their last three games. They were held off the scoresheet entirely in a 5-0 loss in Arizona last time out. Meanwhile, the Blue Jackets have scored at least four goals just once in their last four contests. After giving up four goals on a rare occasion in their most recent contest, I look for them to tighten things up considerably tonight. Take the under (10*). |
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11-30-17 | Stars v. Blackhawks UNDER 6 | 4-3 | Loss | -107 | 24 h 12 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Dallas and Chicago at 8:35 pm et on Thursday. The 'under' has gone 3-1 in the Stars last four games and 4-1 in the Blackhawks last five contests overall. I'll stick with the trend here as this has been a relatively low-scoring series with only one of the last five matchups going 'over' six goals in regulation time. Most are anticipating a high-scoring affair, but I'm expecting more of a tightly-contested contest. Take the under (10*). |
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11-28-17 | Kings v. Red Wings UNDER 5.5 | Top | 4-1 | Win | 100 | 23 h 47 m | Show |
My selection is on the 'under' between Los Angeles and Detroit at 7:35 pm et on Tuesday. I'll back the 'under' in Motown on Tuesday night. Here we have an expected matchup of two goaltenders playing exceptionally well in the early going this season in Jonathan Quick and Jimmy Howard. We also have two teams that are having a tough time finding the back of the net right now. The Kings have scored 2, 1, 2, 1, 4, 2, 1, 2 and 1 goal in regulation time over their last nine contests. Meanwhile, the Red Wings have dropped four games in a row, scoring a grand total of just nine goals in the process. Two meetings between these two teams last season totaled five and four goals. Take the under (10*). |
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11-27-17 | Blue Jackets v. Canadiens UNDER 5.5 | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 24 h 34 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Columbus and Montreal at 7:35 pm et on Monday. It's probably only a matter of time before we start seeing totals set at '5' in games involving the Blue Jackets. But it won't happen here, not after the Jackets skated to a 5-2 blowout win over the Senators last time out. The Habs welcomed Carey Price back to the ice on Saturday night and he proceeded to post a shutout victory over the Sabres. They'll face a tougher challenge here, but I expect to see another strong showing from Price, who made some minor adjustments after a poor start to the season. We've seen a grand total of five goals in regulation time over the last three meetings in this series, with the Jackets taking the most recent matchup by a 2-1 score in overtime on November 14th in Montreal. Take the under (10*). |
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11-24-17 | Canucks v. Devils UNDER 5.5 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 23 h 36 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Vancouver and New Jersey at 7:05 pm et on Friday. We've been waiting for an 'under' result on the Canucks current road trip and this appears to be the spot. We've seen Vancouver light up the scoreboard in its last two games against the Flyers and Penguins but I think we'll see the Canucks face a stiffer defensive challenge against Cory Schneider and the Devils on Friday. New Jersey continues to get it done with defense as its offense hasn't been quite as consistent following a hot start to the campaign. As long as the winner doesn't surpass three goals our ticket will be cashed here. I believe that's a reasonable proposition in this spot. Take the under (10*). |
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