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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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02-22-18 | Avalanche +118 v. Oilers | Top | 2-3 | Loss | -100 | 25 h 49 m | Show |
NHL Western Conference Game of the Month. My selection is on Colorado over Edmonton at 9:05 pm et on Thursday. Wins have been few and far between for the Oilers lately but they did managed to get past the Avs in Colorado last weekend. I expect the Avs to answer back on Thursday night in Edmonton. Colorado lit it up on the power play on Tuesday night in Vancouver, skating to a 5-4 overtime win with the winning goal coming off the stick of Nathan MacKinnon, who just returned to the lineup after an extended absence last weekend. I see the Avs as a team with the potential to go on another run as they head down the stretch. Meanwhile, the Oilers are likely going to be 'sellers' before the trade deadline next Monday. We can only expect Edmonton to continue to find ways to lose as the season goes on. Take Colorado (10*). |
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02-22-18 | Sharks v. Predators -160 | 1-7 | Win | 100 | 12 h 45 m | Show | |
My selection is on Nashville over San Jose at 8:05 pm et on Thursday. The Sharks roll into this game having won three contests in a row but I believe that's where it ends. Nashville had been struggling a bit before reeling off back-to-back victories on Monday and Tuesday this week. The Predators will certainly be up for this game, knowing the Sharks are playing well, not to mention the fact that San Jose took the last meeting between these two teams by a 4-1 score. We're dealing with a fairly steep price here but it's warranted in my opinion. Take Nashville (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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02-21-18 | Stars v. Ducks -130 | 0-2 | Win | 100 | 14 h 53 m | Show | |
My selection is on Anaheim over Dallas at 10:05 pm et on Wednesday. The Ducks are expected to be without goaltender John Gibson on Wednesday night but veteran Ryan Miller has quietly held his own when called upon this season and I look for him to perform well against the visiting Stars in this spot. Miller has posted a .918 save percentage, which actually bests the number that Ben Bishop has put up (.916) albeit with a much smaller sample size. The Ducks come into this game confident after notching three straight victories on the road. In those games they did an excellent job of controlling the pace of play, allowing just four goals in total. I look for them to frustrate the Stars here, a team that has stumbled a little bit, dropping two of their last three games, allowing 11 goals in those two setbacks. With 71 points, the Ducks sit just a single point behind the Stars in the Western Conference standings. Anaheim has done a terrific job of making up ground recently and I look for it to come through with another big victory on Wednesday night. Take Anaheim (10*). |
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02-20-18 | Predators -113 v. Red Wings | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 11 h 28 m | Show | |
My selection is on Nashville over Detroit at 7:35 pm et on Tuesday. The Preds snapped their brief two-game skid with a resounding 5-2 win over the Senators on home ice last night and while they won't have the advantage of rest here, I still expect another strong performance on Tuesday night. The Red Wings have been idle since suffering a 3-2 setback against the Leafs on Sunday night and while they would like to respond with a victory here, they'll be in tough against what is sure to be a highly-motivated Preds squad. We're being asked to lay a reasonably low price with Nashville here, and that has a lot to do with the back-to-back spot, but I'm not sure last night's game was all that taxing on the Preds. Take Nashville (10*). |
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02-20-18 | Canadiens v. Flyers -164 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 23 h 57 m | Show | |
My selection is on Philadelphia over Montreal at 7:05 pm et on Tuesday. The Flyers are rolling along right now and it's going to take quite an effort to derail them. I'm not sure the Canadiens have it in them on Tuesday night. Montreal continues to struggled, mired in its most disappointing campaign in a number of years. As we saw on Saturday night in Vegas, this is a team that simply has nothing to hang its hat on right now. The Habs are struggling in all facets of the game and I'm not convinced they can keep pace with the surging Flyers for 60 minutes. Take Philadelphia (10*). |
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02-20-18 | Lightning -105 v. Capitals | Top | 4-2 | Win | 100 | 11 h 5 m | Show |
NHL Eastern Conference Game of the Year. My selection is on Tampa Bay over Washington at 7:05 pm et on Tuesday. Terrific spot for the Lightning to bounce back from a home loss to the Devils on Saturday night. Tampa Bay hasn't been playing its best hockey lately by any stretch of the imagination and has certainly struggled on the road of late, but this is a big step up spot against one of the teams that is gunning for it at the top of the Eastern Conference standings. The Capitals have been up and down with three losses in their last five contests but did notch a victory in Buffalo yesterday afternoon. I simply feel the Bolts are the superior team in this matchup and given the scheduling situation should skate to a victory in the nation's capital on Tuesday night. Take Tampa Bay (10*). |
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02-19-18 | Senators +1.5 v. Predators | 2-5 | Loss | -149 | 23 h 27 m | Show | |
My selection is on Ottawa +1.5 goals over Nashville at 8:05 pm et on Monday. The Senators actually look like they're having a little bit of fun again, something we haven't seen from the team in quite some time. Meanwhile, the Predators are suffering through one of their first slumps of the season and I'm not sure they'll be able to get rolling again from a standing start on Monday night. We'll grab the insurance goal in this particular spot as the price warrants such a play. Ottawa has a number of key cogs auditioning for roles on other teams with the trade deadline just a week away. Look for the Sens to turn in another gritty effort here as they keep pace with the Preds. Take Ottawa +1.5 goals (10*). |
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02-19-18 | Wild v. Islanders +110 | 5-3 | Loss | -100 | 5 h 1 m | Show | |
My selection is on New York over Minnesota at 1:05 pm et on Monday. We won with the Islanders on Friday night in Carolina and I won't hesitate to go back to the well again on Monday afternoon. New York is coming off back-to-back shutout victories and while I don't expect them to deliver another clean sheet today, I am confident the Isles offense will put up enough to get past the Wild. Note that Minnesota has lost back-to-back games including a 3-2 shootout defeat against the Ducks on home ice on Saturday. The Wild took the last meeting between these two teams by a 6-4 score back in October. I believe this Isles squad has grown since then and finds itself in a good spot here. Take New York (10*). |
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02-18-18 | Penguins -106 v. Blue Jackets | Top | 5-2 | Win | 100 | 9 h 60 m | Show |
NHL Metropolitan Game of the Month. My selection is on Pittsburgh over Columbus at 6:05 pm et on Sunday. The Pens are in a tough back-to-back spot here after a draining back-and-forth affair against the Leafs on home ice last night but I don't believe they'll be any worse for wear. As I noted in my analysis of yesterday's play on the Pens, this team is highly-motivated right now and playing arguably its best hockey of the season. And they'll certainly be up for this showdown with the rival Blue Jackets, who are having a tough time getting out of their own way at the moment. We successfully faded the Jackets on Friday as they fell to the Flyers in overtime. I won't hesitate to go back to the well in this spot. Take Pittsburgh (10*). |
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02-18-18 | Flyers -130 v. Rangers | 7-4 | Win | 100 | 3 h 53 m | Show | |
My selection is on Philadelphia over New York at 12:05 pm et on Sunday. With puck drop quickly approaching I'll keep my analysis short for this game. The fact is, the Rangers are reeling and will be in full sell-off mode come the trade deadline next week. They're in tough here, in a back-to-back spot after a 6-3 loss in Ottawa, and facing a Flyers squad that continues to push towards the playoffs, fresh off a gritty 2-1 overtime win in Columbus on Friday. As long as the Flyers don't overlook the Rangers, and I don't believe they will having dropped a blowout decision against them earlier this season, they should prevail. Take Philadelphia (10*). |
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02-17-18 | Capitals -105 v. Blackhawks | 1-7 | Loss | -105 | 13 h 59 m | Show | |
My selection is on Washington over Chicago at 8:35 pm et on Saturday. The Blackhawks are a mess right now as they continue to march on in what amounts to a highly disappointing campaign in Chicago. Meanwhile, the Capitals continue to go about their business atop the Eastern Conference. There's no denying the Caps have been a 'regular season team' over the years and it remains to be seen whether they can change that narrative later this spring. For now, they're playing terrific hockey and I don't expect to see them let down their guard against a Blackhawks squad that still carries an elite reputation. Take Washington (10*). |
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02-17-18 | Maple Leafs v. Penguins -125 | 3-5 | Win | 100 | 12 h 35 m | Show | |
My selection is on Pittsburgh over Toronto at 7:05 pm et on Saturday. This is a big measuring stick game for both of these teams albeit in different ways. The Leafs are rolling along right now but much of their success has come on home ice. Here, they'll hit the road to face a Pens team that has been virtually unbeatable at home. There's no question Pittsburgh will be up for this contest as it continues its effort to stake claim as the top team in the Eastern Conference. Look for both squads' stars to shine in this showdown, but in the end I look for the Pens to prevail. Take Pittsburgh (10*). |
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02-17-18 | Oilers v. Coyotes +100 | 0-1 | Win | 100 | 9 h 3 m | Show | |
My selection is on Arizona over Edmonton at 4:05 pm et on Saturday. I simply feel that the wrong team is favored at the time of posting in this matchup. The Oilers continue to struggle, with the playoffs pretty much out of the question at this point. It's been a tremendously disappointing season and there's a good chance they'll be looking to sell some assets before next week's trade deadline. Meanwhile, the Coyotes are in the middle of their seemingly perennial rebuild but have shown some signs of life lately, including a home win over the Blackhawks earlier this week. I see solid value with the 'Yotes in this matinee affair in the desert on Saturday. Take Arizona (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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02-16-18 | Islanders +1.5 v. Hurricanes | 3-0 | Win | 100 | 8 h 53 m | Show | |
My selection is on New York +1.5 goals over Carolina at 7:35 pm et on Friday. I'll grab the insurance goal with the Islanders as the price warrants such a play on Friday night. Carolina recently strung together three straight wins on home ice but those came against the Kings, Avs and Canucks - three teams that haven't been playing particularly well. We saw the 'Canes fall flat last night, suffering a 5-2 loss to the Devils in New Jersey. Here, I believe the Isles can hang in spite of their potential problems between the pipes with a struggling Thomas Greiss likely to get the start in a back-to-back spot. Grab the extra goal and count on a back-and-forth affair. Take New York +1.5 goals (10*). |
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02-16-18 | Flyers +122 v. Blue Jackets | 2-1 | Win | 122 | 22 h 16 m | Show | |
My selection is on Philadelphia over Columbus at 7:05 pm et on Friday. The Flyers are coming off a tough shootout loss at home against the Devils on Wednesday night but I like their chances of bouncing back in Columbus on Friday. The Blue Jackets have certainly been uneven in recent weeks and have been rather underwhelming as a whole this season, following an impressive 2016-17 campaign. Columbus continues to fire a ton of shots on goal but hasn't exactly been lighting up the scoreboard. The quality of the Jackets chances has been lacking to be sure. The Flyers had won four games in a row prior to their setback against the Devils. Expect them to respond with a big effort on Friday night. Take Philadelphia (10*). |
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02-12-18 | Panthers +130 v. Oilers | 7-5 | Win | 130 | 25 h 44 m | Show | |
My selection is on Florida over Edmonton at 9:05 pm et on Monday. The Oilers remain an overvalued mess as they return home following yet another disappointing loss in San Jose on Saturday night. I can't see them picking themselves up off the mat for this non-conference matchup against the Panthers on Monday night. Florida has won four of its last five games and there was no real shame in falling at home against the Kings on Friday night. This is the start of a five-game Canadian road trip and they'll certainly be looking to hit the ground running in what amounts to a very winnable contest in Edmonton. The case can certainly be made that the wrong team is favored in this matchup as the Oilers have done nothing to warrant any confidence in this bettor. Take Florida (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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02-12-18 | Lightning +100 v. Maple Leafs | Top | 3-4 | Loss | -100 | 23 h 51 m | Show |
NHL Atlantic Division Game of the Month. My selection is on Tampa Bay over Toronto at 7:05 pm et on Monday. Both of these teams enter this game playing well, with the Lightning having won back-to-back games and the Leafs a perfect 3-0 on their current homestand. I'm just not sure the Leafs are at the same level as the Bolts right now. Toronto didn't face any resistance on Saturday night at home against Ottawa. I don't believe that serves the Leafs well as they step up in class against Tampa Bay. The Lightning just closed out a 2-0 homestand, scoring nine goals in the process. Still with a bad taste in their mouths from an ugly blowout loss in Edmonton one week ago, I look for the Bolts to put forth a tremendous effort on Monday night in Toronto. Take Tampa Bay (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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02-06-18 | Flames +101 v. Blackhawks | 3-2 | Win | 101 | 24 h 56 m | Show | |
My selection is on Calgary over Chicago at 8:35 pm et on Tuesday. The Flames have had their share of struggles recently but they are coming off a confidence building win over these same Blackhawks on Saturday night and they've certainly proved their worth on the road this season, having gone 13-5-5. By contrast, the 'Hawks are just 12-10-5 at the United Center and 11-12-5 against Western Conference opponents. Chicago will draw plenty of action from the betting majority in what looks like an obvious bounce-back spot in the back-end of this home-and-home but I simply don't believe it is playing well enough to warrant support. The Flames have the edge in a number of different departments, with goaltending coming to mind. Take Calgary (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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02-03-18 | Maple Leafs +100 v. Bruins | 1-4 | Loss | -100 | 22 h 26 m | Show | |
My selection is on Toronto over Boston at 7:05 pm et on Saturday. The Leafs are suddenly rolling again, despite some key injuries on the blue line, and I believe they're capable of upending the red hot Bruins in Boston on Saturday night. This is a stretch where the Leafs youth and relatively inexperience works to their advantage. They simply don't know any better and won't rest on their laurels after a couple of key post-break victories. Boston has been one of the league's best teams lately and is obviously deserving of the favorite price tag in this matchup. That doesn't mean the Bruins are the correct play, however. After a hard-fought, relatively low-scoring victory on home ice on Thursday I look for them to get tripped up here. Take Toronto (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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01-30-18 | Wild v. Blue Jackets -120 | 3-2 | Loss | -120 | 23 h 60 m | Show | |
My selection is on Columbus over Minnesota at 7:05 pm et on Tuesday. I believe the Blue Jackets are a better team than they showed in the first half of the regular season and look for them to come out of the All-Star break with a strong performance against their expansion cousins, the Minnesota Wild, on Tuesday night. Note that the Wild are just 9-14-1 on the road this season. Meanwhile, Columbus has gone an impressive 16-8 on home ice. It's also worth noting that the Jackets have taken three straight meetings in this series. Take Columbus (10*). |
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01-25-18 | Sabres v. Canucks -146 | 4-0 | Loss | -146 | 25 h 26 m | Show | |
My selection is on Vancouver over Buffalo at 10:05 pm et on Thursday. The Sabres have gotten off to a tremendous start on their western Canadian road swing, notching back-to-back wins over the Flames and Oilers. I don't see this as a favorable spot, however, as they play their third game in four nights against a Canucks squad that suddenly has a bit of positive momentum on its side. Vancouver delivered a convincing 6-2 win over the Kings on Tuesday. It has now won three of its last five games overall. Obviously, the Canucks are a team in desperate need of something positive heading into the All-Star break and a date with the Sabres could be just the ticket as they've taken four straight meetings in this series. Take Vancouver (10*). |
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01-23-18 | Jets v. Sharks -117 | Top | 5-4 | Loss | -117 | 26 h 2 m | Show |
NHL Western Conference Game of the Month. My selection is on San Jose over Winnipeg at 10:35 pm et on Tuesday. The Sharks are rolling along right now and I like them to keep it going against the upstart Jets on Tuesday night. Winnipeg has won back-to-back games, but there is one glaring issue as it scored just two goals in regulation time in those two contests. Note that the Jets check in just 11-10-6 on the road this season. Meanwhile, the Sharks are 14-6-2 on home ice and have won five of their last six games overall. They've scored at least four goals in three of their last six contests. The home side is a perfect 2-0 in this series this season, outscoring the opposition by a combined 8-1 margin. The Sharks have won four of the last five meetings overall. Take San Jose (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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01-22-18 | Islanders v. Coyotes +105 | 2-3 | Win | 105 | 10 h 4 m | Show | |
My selection is on Arizona over New York at 9:05 pm et on Monday. While the Coyotes have certainly endured a trying season, they've been right there lately, suffering a number of heartbreaking overtime or shootout losses. They finally earned a favorable result on Saturday night, however, and it was a no-doubter as they skated to a 5-2 victory over the Blues in St. Louis. Look for them to build off of that victory as they return home to host the Islanders on Monday night. New York snapped a two-game skid with a blowout win in Chicago on Saturday. However, I don't believe the Isles are well-suited to keep it going here on the road, where they've gone 3-7 in their last 10 tries. Take Arizona (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 | Sharks v. Avalanche +101 | 3-5 | Win | 101 | 24 h 7 m | Show | |
My selection is on Colorado over San Jose at 9:05 pm et on Thursday. The Avalanche have won seven straight games and I believe they'll extend that winning streak against the Sharks on Thursday night. Of course, San Jose has been hot as well, having won three games in a row. But it's worth noting that the Sharks are just 11-7-4 on the road this season while Colorado has gone 16-7-1 on home ice. While the Avs are scoring with some consistency it has been their defensive play that has really buoyed their winning streak, as they've given up two goals or less in each of their last six games. The Sharks have taken the last two meetings in this series, however, this will be their first matchup this season. Take Colorado (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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01-18-18 | Blues -118 v. Senators | 4-1 | Win | 100 | 23 h 55 m | Show | |
My selection is on St. Louis over Ottawa at 7:35 pm et on Thursday. We won with the Blues on Tuesday night in Toronto and I won't hesitate to go back to the well with them again as they head to Ottawa on Thursday. St. Louis faces almost an identical situation to that which it did on Tuesday as the Senators return to the ice following their bye week. Of course, the Blues just returned from their bye week on Tuesday, but I believe they're better suited to keep it rolling here on the road, where they've gone a respectable 12-8-3 this season. At 9-8-5 on the season, the Senators haven't proven to have much of a home ice advantage at all. Also note that the road team has won seven straight meetings in this series. The Blues have scored 12 goals in regulation time in their last three stops in Ottawa. Take St. Louis (10*). |
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01-17-18 | Penguins +104 v. Ducks | 3-5 | Loss | -100 | 26 h 42 m | Show | |
My selection is on Pittsburgh over Anaheim at 10:05 pm et on Wednesday. The Ducks are a flawed team right now and this season in general. They're in another funk at the moment and we successfully faded them on Monday afternoon in Colorado. I'm not sure they're going to bounce back on home ice against the red hot Penguins. Pittsburgh is in the zone right now, fresh off of four straight victories. Sidney Crosby is playing some of his best hockey of the season and he's not the only one in that category in this lineup. The Ducks haven't had much success against the Pens at all and haven't beaten them here in Anaheim since December of 2015. Take Pittsburgh (10*). |
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01-16-18 | Sharks v. Coyotes +125 | 3-2 | Loss | -100 | 24 h 29 m | Show | |
My selection is on Arizona over San Jose at 9:05 pm et on Tuesday. I'll take a shot with the underdog Coyotes at home against the road-weary Sharks on Tuesday night. San Jose rolled to an easy 4-1 win over the Kings in Los Angeles yesterday afternoon. Let's face it, the Sharks have had the Kings number in Los Angeles. They've also had plenty of success here in Arizona, but this time around they find themselves in a clear letdown spot and the Coyotes will have revenge on their minds following a wild 6-5 overtime loss in San Jose on Saturday. With games in Nashville and St. Louis on deck this is a key spot for the 'Yotes. Wins have been few and far between this season, but I believe this is a winnable contest for this young squad. Take Arizona (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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01-16-18 | Blues +130 v. Maple Leafs | Top | 2-1 | Win | 130 | 23 h 51 m | Show |
NHL Underdog Game of the Month. My selection is on St. Louis over Toronto at 7:05 pm et on Tuesday. Both of these teams are coming off of their 'bye weeks' but I believe it's the Blues that are better-positioned to bounce back and snap their losing skid. St. Louis has lost three games in a row and has been idle since January 9th. Note that the Blues have continued to score over that stretch, finding the back of the net 10 times and they check in a respectable 11-8-3 on the road this season. Meanwhile, Toronto hasn't posted a regulation time victory since December 28th in Arizona. The Leafs haven't managed to top three goals over the course of their current 2-5 slide. I believe we'll see them trying to do a little too much here at home off the break. Take St. Louis (10*). |
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01-15-18 | Ducks v. Avalanche +102 | 1-3 | Win | 102 | 18 h 23 m | Show | |
My selection is on Colorado over Anaheim at 3:05 pm et on Monday. The Avalanche just keep rolling along, winners of six games in a row following Saturday's rout of the Stars in Dallas. I look for another strong showing from them on Monday afternoon as they host the Ducks, who are coming off an emotional game against the rival Kings in Los Angeles on Saturday. Note that Anaheim has won just 10 of 23 road games this season. Meanwhile, Colorado has gone 15-8 on home ice. The Avs took the lone previous meeting between these two teams this season, skating to a 3-1 win on home ice back in October. Take Colorado (10*). |
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01-11-18 | Blue Jackets -155 v. Sabres | 1-3 | Loss | -155 | 22 h 16 m | Show | |
My selection is on Columbus over Buffalo at 7:05 pm et on Thursday. The Sabres are an absolute mess right now and I don't see them turning things around against a Blue Jackets squad that has won back-to-back games in extra time. Columbus had been struggling prior to reeling off shootout and overtime wins over the Panthers and Leafs respectively. The Jackets should carry plenty of confidence into this matchup having defeated the Sabres in three straight meetings and five of the last six in this series. Note that the Sabres check in a miserable 5-11-3 on home ice this season. Buffalo hasn't won a game since December 29th and hasn't posted a regulation time victory since before Christmas. Emotions were running high in yesterday's practice and I don't believe that carries over to a positive result on Thursday. Take Columbus (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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01-04-18 | Devils v. Stars -165 | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 12 h 19 m | Show | |
My selection is on Dallas over New Jersey at 8:35 pm et on Thursday. Not a good bounce back spot for the Devils here, with nothing going their way during a current three-game slide. Of those three losses, two came by way of overtime or shootout. Dallas is coming off a 2-1 home loss to the Blue Jackets, a game in which the Stars were largely flat. Prior to that, they had delivered back-to-back wins, scoring 10 goals in the process. Note that Dallas is 14-5-1 at home this season. Note that the Devils haven't won a road game since December 5th in Columbus. The price is steep, but it's warranted in my opinion. Take Dallas (10*). |
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01-04-18 | Sharks +120 v. Maple Leafs | 2-3 | Loss | -100 | 22 h 20 m | Show | |
My selection is on San Jose over Toronto at 7:05 pm et on Thursday. The Leafs are reeling while the Sharks are rolling. I'll back San Jose at an underdog price on the road on Thursday night. San Jose easily breezed past the Canadiens on Tuesday, bouncing back from an ugly 6-0 loss in Dallas two nights earlier. The Sharks are now 9-6-2 on the road this season and check in 4-1 over their last five contests. Meanwhile, the Leafs have lost three games in a row, outscored by a 12-6 score in those games. The fact is, Toronto has been struggling for the last month or so. I don't see the Leafs turning things around against the surging Sharks on Thursday night. Take San Jose (10*). |
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01-02-18 | Jets v. Avalanche +119 | 2-3 | Win | 119 | 25 h 40 m | Show | |
My selection is on Colorado over Winnipeg at 9:05 pm et on Tuesday. Both of these teams are playing well right now, but surprisingly enough, I believe it's the Avs current form that is more sustainable. Of course, the Jets lost arguably their best player, Mark Schiefele, to injury last week. They continue to roll along, fresh off a 5-0 win over the Oilers on New Year's Eve. But here they run into an upstart Avs squad that has won back-to-back games and is scoring goals in bunches. Note that Winnipeg has suffered three straight losses in Colorado, and hasn't won a game here since October 2016. The price is right to back the Avs in this spot. Take Colorado (10*). |
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01-02-18 | Panthers v. Wild -133 | 1-5 | Win | 100 | 24 h 40 m | Show | |
My selection is on Minnesota over Florida at 8:05 pm et on Tuesday. I'll lay the reasonably short price with the Wild as they aim to end the Panthers five-game winning streak on Tuesday night. Minnesota is coming off a loss in Nashville after taking the front half of that home-and-home with the Predators. I do expect Minnesota to bounce back here, where it has gone 12-4-2 this season. Florida has won five games in a row but four of those came on home ice. Note that they weren't really challenged by the reeling Habs in their most recent contest - a 2-0 victory on Saturday night. Minnesota has taken three of the last four meetings in this series and the Panthers rarely come away victorious in the 'State of Hockey'. Take Minnesota (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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12-12-17 | Oilers v. Blue Jackets -162 | 7-2 | Loss | -162 | 23 h 45 m | Show | |
My selection is on Columbus over Edmonton at 7:05 pm et on Tuesday. The Blue Jackets just keep rolling along while the Oilers simply can't get out of their own way. While we're being asked to lay a fairly steep price with the Jackets here, I believe the line could be even higher. Note that Columbus is 11-5 on home ice this season. Meanwhile, Edmonton has won only seven of 16 road games and hasn't posted a victory here in Columbus in a number of years. After a brief hiccup, Jackets goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky has rounded back into form, fresh off a shutout victory over the Coyotes. This is the tail end of a three-game road trip for the Oilers and I don't see them figuring out a way to pick up two points. Take Columbus (9*). |
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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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12-02-17 | Red Wings v. Canadiens -153 | 1-10 | Win | 100 | 11 h 9 m | Show | |
My selection is on Montreal over Detroit at 7:05 pm et on Saturday. A reasonable price to back the rolling Habs on Saturday night as they aim to sweep their home-and-home with the Red Wings. Hockey really is a game of streaks, particularly at this time of year, and right now the Red Wings are stuck in a rut having dropped six games in a row. The Canadiens need to continue to make up for lost time after a brutal start to the campaign. This is another winnable game they need to take advantage of, and I'm confident they'll do just that. Note that the Habs have taken five of the last seven meetings in this series. Take Montreal (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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11-29-17 | Senators v. Canadiens -130 | Top | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 24 h 32 m | Show |
NHL Eastern Conference Game of the Month. My selection is on Montreal over Ottawa at 7:35 pm et on Wednesday. The Canadiens have gotten back on track due in large part to the triumphant return of Carey Price from injury. Make no mistake though, those last two wins were great, but this is the 'w' they want and need against one of their biggest division rivals. The Senators are reeling right now. They've lost six games in a row and simply aren't scoring. They haven't scored more than two goals over that six-game skid. Craig Anderson was terrific between the pipes last season but hasn't come close to regaining his form this year. It's still early and this is likely just a blip on the radar in the grand scheme of things, but given their current form, I don't see the Sens breaking through with a win here. Note that the Habs have taken four straight meetings in this series. Take Montreal (10*). |
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11-28-17 | Stars v. Golden Knights -111 | 3-0 | Loss | -111 | 25 h 12 m | Show | |
My selection is on Vegas over Dallas at 10:05 pm et on Tuesday. The Golden Knights continue to roll along, winners of five games in a row. Meanwhile, the Stars just can't get things figured out on the road, where they've gone 3-8 this season. Dallas is coming off a 6-4 win over the Flames on home ice, its third win in its last four contests. But again, things just haven't come as easy on the road. The Knights are holding nothing back, firing a ton of pucks on net, and being rewarded for their efforts, having scored 21 goals in regulation time during their current winning streak. Vegas' first ever franchise win came on the road against these same Stars. I believe the price is right to back it again in this spot. Take Vegas (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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11-24-17 | Jets v. Ducks -114 | 4-1 | Loss | -114 | 20 h 41 m | Show | |
My selection is on Anaheim over Winnipeg at 4:05 pm et on Friday. Fine setup for the Ducks here as they come off a disappointing home loss to the upstart Golden Knights. Keep in mind, they had won three games in a row previously. Meanwhile, the Jets are in a prime letdown spot after delivering a 2-1 win over the Kings on Wednesday. Prior to that, Winnipeg had opened this road trip with a loss in Nashville. Wins here in Anaheim have been few and far between for the Jets in recent years. I believe we're being asked to lay a reasonable price with the home side here. Take Anaheim (10*). |
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11-21-17 | Canucks v. Flyers UNDER 5.5 | Top | 5-2 | Loss | -120 | 22 h 8 m | Show |
Non-Conference Total of the Month. My selection is on the 'under' between Vancouver and Philadelphia at 7:05 pm et on Tuesday. I'll back the 'under' in Philadelphia on Tuesday night. The Canucks have hit another wall offensively, topping out at five goals over their last five games. They've generated just 71 shots on goal combined over their last three contests. While the Flyers can be vulnerable in their own end and just allowed five goals in an overtime loss to the Flames here on Saturday, they've actually given up an average of just 2.6 goals per game on home ice. On the flip side, Philadelphia has scored a grand total of only six goals over the course of its four-game losing streak. That skid included two overtime periods. We haven't seen a total of 5.5 in this series since 2015, when the Canucks skated to a 4-0 victory here in Philadelphia. Take the under (10*). |
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11-20-17 | Flames +125 v. Capitals | Top | 4-1 | Win | 125 | 23 h 1 m | Show |
Underdog Game of the Week. My selection is on Calgary over Washington at 7:05 pm et on Monday. I'll back the Flames on Monday night as they aim to build off a big win in Philadelphia on Saturday afternoon. That was certainly a galvanizing victory for Calgary following an ugly (in more ways than one) loss in Detroit earlier in the week. This road trip is just getting rolling and the Flames could certainly use another big victory to propel them into Columbus and Dallas. The Capitals snapped a two-game skid last time out. To put it bluntly, I'm just not sure the Caps are very good this year. They're 6-3 here on home ice but just 11-9-1 overall. I'm not sure they're deserving of the steep line here. Take Calgary (10*). |
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11-15-17 | Rangers v. Blackhawks UNDER 6 | 3-6 | Loss | -117 | 13 h 48 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between New York and Chicago at 8:05 pm et on Wednesday. The Blackhawks are coming off a wild game against the Devils on Sunday night but I expect a much different story to unfold on Wednesday night as they welcome the Rangers to the United Center. That 7-5 loss to the Devils was certainly uncharacteristic of the Blackhawks. Note that they had allowed three goals or less in five straight games prior. Here, they'll need to tighten things up before heading out on a three-game road trip through Pittsburgh and Florida. The Rangers are suddenly red hot, having won six games in a row. While their offense has been rolling, they've also allowed just seven goals over their last three contests. Scoring is up across the league this season, leading to a lot of '6' totals, as we're working with here. I believe that total will prove too high. Take the under (10*). |
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11-07-17 | Blues v. Devils UNDER 5.5 | 3-1 | Win | 102 | 22 h 27 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between St. Louis and New Jersey at 7:05 pm et on Tuesday. Tough spot for the Devils here, returning home following a long road trip. They'll be hosting one of the best teams in the NHL so far this season in the St. Louis Blues, and I don't believe New Jersey will be interested in getting involved in an up and down affair. Both teams have gotten terrific goaltending this season and I believe we'll see more of the same here. Note that the last three meetings in this series here in New Jersey have totaled just 1, 2 and 5 goals. We're getting terrific value with the 'under' in this spot based on the way the two teams have played offensively. Take the under (10*). |
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11-06-17 | Jets v. Stars -139 | 4-1 | Loss | -139 | 11 h 44 m | Show | |
My selection is on Dallas over Winnipeg at 8:30 pm et on Monday. Give me the Stars on Monday night as they host the Jets, who fell back to earth in an overtime loss to the Habs on Saturday night - a game they almost certainly should have won but let a third period lead slip away. After getting off to a slow start, the Jets had turned things around prior to Saturday's setback. While that should only serve as a bump in the road in the long-term, I don't see this as an ideal bounce-back spot. The Stars have been terrific at home, going 5-1, and they check in having won three of their last four games overall. Having dropped their first meeting of the season in Winnipeg, the Stars will most definitely be up for this one. In fact, Winnipeg has taken the last five meetings in this series, but that's been factored into this line. Take Dallas (10*). |
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10-30-17 | Canadiens v. Senators -115 | 8-3 | Loss | -115 | 24 h 40 m | Show | |
My selection is on Ottawa over Montreal at 7:35 pm et on Monday. Don't be fooled by the Canadiens victory over the Rangers on Saturday night. New York is off to a miserable start - just like Montreal. That win was by no means impressive as the Habs nearly coughed up a big lead before putting it away late. Things won't come quite as easy as they head to Ottawa to face the Senators on Monday night. Ottawa has lost just once in regulation time this season and comes into this one following an off weekend, which came on the heels of a subpar performance in New Jersey on Friday night. The Sens have scored 17 goals in their last four home games and I look for them to keep it rolling against Montreal here. Take Ottawa (10*). |
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10-26-17 | Flyers v. Senators UNDER 5.5 | 4-5 | Loss | -100 | 23 h 45 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Philadelphia and Ottawa at 7:35 pm et on Thursday. After a red hot start, the Flyers have really cooled off offensively, scoring just four goals in losing two of their last three games overall. Things won't get much easier as they hit the road to face the Senators, who are coming off a loss of their own, on Thursday night in Ottawa. The Sens have lost three of their last four games so they know they need to tighten things up if they want to turn it around. Keep in mind, they'll be missing a couple of key cogs offensively in Kyle Turris and Bobby Ryan. On the other side, Nolan Patrick and Wayne Simmonds are both dealing with injuries for the Flyers. Philadelphia has one of the hottest goaltenders in the league in the young season in Michal Neuvirth. Take the under (10*). |
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10-26-17 | Jets v. Penguins OVER 6.5 | 1-2 | Loss | -100 | 22 h 21 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'over' between Winnipeg and Pittsburgh at 7:05 pm et on Thursday. We saw two high-scoring affairs between these two teams last season and I expect nothing different this season. The Jets can't keep the puck out of their own net, but the good news is, they've been scoring enough to post a winning record, going 4-3 through seven contests. Winnipeg checks in having scored 17 goals during its current 4-1 run. The Pens were involved in a slugfest against the Oilers on Tuesday night. Expect a return to 'normal' here, however. After scoring just two goals in regulation time over their last two games, I look for the Penguins offense to respond favorably here. Take the over (10*). |
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10-24-17 | Panthers +115 v. Canadiens | 1-5 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 22 m | Show | |
My selection is on Florida over Montreal at 7:35 pm et on Tuesday. The Panthers have had a history of recent success here in Montreal and right now, the Canadiens couldn't be much lower. Montreal is off to a brutal start, and here it finds itself in that tough first game back home off a lengthy, unsuccessful road trip situation. I don't believe the prospects are good for the Habs turning things around any time soon. They lack scoring outside of Jonathan Drouin up front, and their blue line is below average after Shea Weber. The Panthers are high on confidence following a 4-1 win in Washington. I'll back them at an underdog price on Tuesday night. Take Florida (10*). |
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10-23-17 | Kings +136 v. Maple Leafs | 2-3 | Loss | -100 | 23 h 24 m | Show | |
My selection is on Los Angeles over Toronto at 7:05 pm et on Monday. I'll back the Kings to hand the Leafs their second straight loss for the first time this season on Monday night. We actually cashed a ticket fading the Leafs with the Senators on Saturday. The Kings have already gone a perfect 2-0 on the road this season. In fact, they're the only remaining undefeated team in regulation time this season. While the Leafs have gotten off to a hot start it has been due in large part to their explosive offense, which I'm not convinced they can keep up. We saw them struggle on Saturday night in Ottawa and I look for them to have a tough time as they return home against an elite opponent. Take Los Angeles (10*). |
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10-21-17 | Maple Leafs v. Senators +101 | Top | 3-6 | Win | 101 | 11 h 9 m | Show |
My selection is on Ottawa over Toronto at 7:05 pm et on Saturday. I like the Senators to bounce back from a discouraging 5-4 overtime loss to the Devils on Thursday night. Ottawa carried the play for much of that game but suffered a number of lapses along the way, allowing the upstart Devils to steal a victory. I expect a much sharper effort from Ottawa against its chief rival on Saturday night. Toronto is off to an incredible start to the season, seemingly scoring at will. But the Leafs haven't enjoyed much success in Ottawa in recent years and I'm not sure they'll match the Sens intensity in this one. At the time of posting, the Leafs have crept into a favorite role, and I believe the oddsmakers have got it wrong in this particular case. Take Ottawa (10*). |
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10-19-17 | Devils v. Senators -148 | 5-4 | Loss | -148 | 23 h 48 m | Show | |
My selection is on Ottawa over New Jersey at 7:35 pm et on Thursday. The Senators have yet to win a game on home ice this season, going winless in three tries. I do like the way this matchup with the Devils sets up on Thursday, however. Keep in mind, two of Ottawa's three home losses this season have come by way of shootout. They laid an egg against the Canucks in Erik Karlsson's first game back from injury on Tuesday, but their penalty kill remains among the best in the league and they've managed to outshoot five of their six opponents this season. The Devils are fresh off a shootout win over the Lightning but gave up 37 shots on goal in that contest. They've allowed north of 30 shots on goal in four of six games this season. I'm not sure their offense can keep up their torrid start for much longer. This is a night where I simply don't believe they can outscore the Senators. Take Ottawa (10*). |
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10-17-17 | Panthers v. Flyers OVER 5.5 | 1-5 | Win | 100 | 23 h 48 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'over' between Florida and Philadelphia at 7:05 pm et on Tuesday. I'll back the 'over' in Philadelphia on Tuesday night. High-scoring games have been the norm for both of these teams in the early going this season. The Panthers have posted a 4-0 o/u record and are showing no signs of slowing down, having scored 16 goals through four contests. Their goaltending woes don't figure to sort themselves out any time soon, however, with Roberto Luongo on the downside of his illustrious NHL career. The Flyers scored eight goals in a rout of Washington on Saturday night. Like the Panthers, the Flyers don't exactly instill confidence between the pipes, even though Brian Elliott has looked good at times in the early going this season. This was an 'under' series last season but both teams are playing with more confidence right now, and I believe that lends itself to a relatively high-scoring affair. Take the over (10*). |
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10-14-17 | Maple Leafs v. Canadiens UNDER 5.5 | 4-3 | Loss | -100 | 23 h 38 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Toronto and Montreal at 7:05 pm et on Saturday. The Leafs obviously need to tighten things up defensively if they're going to continue their strong start to the season. That was evident on Wednesday night as they gave up a whopping six goals in a loss to the Devils on home ice. Here, I expect them to turn in a far better showing in their own end against a Habs squad that is struggling to find the back of the net in the early going. The good news for Montreal is, it's early and they still have the world's best goaltender in Carey Price. They'll bounce back, and I'm confident it will be on the strength of Price's play on Saturday night. I'm not sure Montreal has the horses to endure a back and forth, high-scoring affair against the Leafs. The first to three likely wins this contest, which sets us up well with an 'under' ticket in hand. Take the under (10*). |
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10-13-17 | Ducks v. Avalanche UNDER 5.5 | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 25 h 42 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Anaheim and Colorado at 9:05 pm et on Friday. I'll back the 'under' in Denver on Friday night. The Avalanche have busted out offensively in the early going this season, scoring 15 goals through their first four games. Keep in mind, they've yet to face a Western Conference opponent. Here, they'll be up against a familiar foe in the Ducks. Note that Anaheim held Colorado to a grand total of three goals in taking all three meetings last season. Since opening with a wild 5-4 win over the Coyotes, the Ducks have given up two goals in regulation time in each of their last three games. After giving up 41 shots on goal in their last game, a 3-2 victory over the Islanders, I don't think the Ducks will be interested in getting involved in a back and forth affair here. The Avs are hot right now. Look for Anaheim to do what it can to slow things down in this one. The 'under' is 6-3-1 in the last 10 meetings in this series. I'll stick with the trend. Take the under (10*). |
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10-12-17 | Wild v. Blackhawks OVER 5.5 | 5-2 | Win | 100 | 24 h 33 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'over' between Minnesota and Chicago at 8:35 pm et on Thursday. The Blackhawks are coming off a relatively low-scoring affair in Montreal on Tuesday night but I expect a return to the norm as they head back home to host the still-winless Wild on Thursday night. Chicago managed to hold the Habs at bay last time out, but let's face it, Montreal is struggling mightily to find the back of the net right now. Different story here as the Wild can and will score. Minnesota fell just short in its last game, dropping a 5-4 shootout decision in Carolina. Expect the Wild to play with plenty of fire in this one, and for them to find some success against 'Hawks goaltender Corey Crawford. For its part, Chicago is finding its way offensively, with young players taking bigger roles. Look for a high-scoring affair at the United Center. Take the over (10*). |
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10-11-17 | Devils v. Maple Leafs OVER 6 | 6-3 | Win | 100 | 24 h 9 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'over' between New Jersey and Toronto at 7:35 pm et on Wednesday. I'll ride the trend and back the 'over' as the Leafs host the upstart Devils on Wednesday night at Air Canada Centre. The Leafs have been on fire out of the gate this season, scoring 19 goals in delivering three consecutive victories. I'm confident they can keep it rolling against a Devils squad that doesn't exactly possess a lock down defense. New Jersey has won its first two games, scoring 10 goals in the process. I had this team pegged as a sleeper in the East (not to win the conference, but to at least over-achieve) and they'll certainly be highly-motivated to take down the undefeated Leafs. I don't believe New Jersey will shy away from a fast-paced affair here. The Devils youth serves them well. Expect another wild one on Wednesday night. Take the over (10*). |
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10-10-17 | Coyotes -102 v. Golden Knights | 2-5 | Loss | -102 | 26 h 2 m | Show | |
My selection is on Arizona over Vegas at 10:05 pm et on Tuesday. The Golden Knights are off to a surprising 2-0 start, with both of those victories coming on the road. However, the Coyotes will be looking for quick revenge here after dropping an overtime decision at home against the Knights on Saturday. I look for them to accomplish that task as they aim for their first win of the young season. The Knights may be 2-0 but they've been outshot badly in each of their first two games. Marc-Andre Fleury and James Neal have almost single-handedly lifted them to that 2-0 mark but I believe the streak ends here as they drop their home opener. Take Arizona (10*). |
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10-09-17 | Avalanche v. Bruins UNDER 5.5 | 4-0 | Win | 100 | 17 h 53 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Colorado and Boston at 1:05 pm et on Monday. The Avs scored four goals in their season debut but returned to form with just one goal in a loss in New Jersey on Saturday. Now playing their third straight road game to open the season I don't expect them to find much offensive success in Boston on Monday afternoon. The Bruins were involved in a wild 4-3 victory over the Preds on Thursday. In the front half of a home-and-home with the lowly Avs they'll simply be looking to score enough to win and move on. Knowing the road team has dominated this series over the years I'm anticipating a tightly-contested affair on Monday, and that lends itself to a relatively low-scoring game. Take the under (10*). |
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10-06-17 | Islanders v. Blue Jackets UNDER 5.5 | 0-5 | Win | 100 | 22 h 12 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between New York and Columbus at 7:05 pm et on Friday. I look for the goaltenders to take center stage as the Isles and Jackets open their respective seasons on Friday night in Columbus. The Islanders are known for their offense, perhaps even moreso with the addition of Jordan Eberle and this being a contract year for John Tavares. Meanwhile, the Blue Jackets lit up the scoreboard with consistency a year ago. That leads to an inflated total in this particular case as I'm not sure the winner gets north of three goals in this one. Take the under (10*). |
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10-04-17 | Flyers v. Sharks -147 | 5-3 | Loss | -147 | 26 h 42 m | Show | |
My selection is on San Jose over Philadelphia at 10:35 pm et on Wednesday. I like the make-up of this Sharks roster, which isn't all that different from what we've seen in years' past, albeit a little younger, or should I say more young players filling big roles. As for the Flyers, I feel that the franchise has stagnated somewhat. Yes, they landed a top prospect in Nolan Patrick with the second pick in last June's draft, but I'm not sure we'll see him make an immediate impact. Goaltending is still an issue for the Flyers. It's hard to say when or if that will ever change. At this early stage of the season, I simply feel the Sharks are in better position to be successful and we're being asked to lay a reasonable price to back them on Wednesday. Take San Jose (10*). |
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06-11-17 | Penguins v. Predators -135 | 2-0 | Loss | -135 | 48 h 19 m | Show | |
My selection is on Nashville over Pittsburgh at 8 pm et on Sunday. We won with the Penguins in Game 5 of this series on Thursday but I won’t hesitate to switch gears and back the Predators as the scene shifts to Nashville on Sunday. Things look pretty bleak for the Preds after falling by a 6-0 score in Game 5. With that being said, they have to be confident heading back home, where they’ve enjoyed plenty of success in these playoffs. As much as the Penguins would like to wrap things up on Sunday night, I believe they’ll be in tough, knowing they have a Game 7 on home ice in their back pocket. I’m just not sure they’ll be able to match the Preds sense of urgency. Pittsburgh made the necessary adjustments to bounce back in Game 5. Here, I look for Nashville to make its adjustments and put forth a much stronger effort and force a seventh and deciding game. Take Nashville (10*). |
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06-08-17 | Predators v. Penguins -155 | Top | 0-6 | Win | 100 | 24 h 43 m | Show |
Stanley Cup Final Game of the Year. My selection is on Pittsburgh over Nashville at 8 pm et on Thursday. The road team has yet to win a game in this matchup this season, with the home side going a perfect 6-0. I’m willing to go back to the well with that trend on Thursday night as I truly believe this is it for the Penguins – it’s not literally a must-win but as we’ve seen, it’s going to be awfully tough for them to pull off a victory in Nashville. That’s not to say the Predators are willing to give this one up without a fight. However, I do feel the Pens experience pays off in this particular spot. Pittsburgh actually held its own for much of Game 4 but couldn’t solve Pekka Rinne save for a breakaway goal from Sidney Crosby in the first period. I expect them to do a much better job of burying their chances this time around. I had this pegged as a seven-game series from the get-go and I’m not wavering on that prediction now. We’re being asked to lay a very reasonable price with the Pens in this all-important Game 5 matchup. Take Pittsburgh (10*). |
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06-05-17 | Penguins +140 v. Predators | 1-4 | Loss | -100 | 25 h 35 m | Show | |
My selection is on Pittsburgh over Nashville at 8 pm et on Monday. We won with the Predators in Game 3 of this series on Saturday night but I won't hesitate to switch gears and back the Penguins in Game 4 on Monday. Pittsburgh has been terrific off a loss in these playoffs, going 6-1. They couldn't match the Preds desperation on Saturday night, but I expect a different story to unfold here. Yes, the atmosphere at Bridgestone Arena is electric. There's no question it gives the Preds a considerable boost. With that being said, Nashville isn't invincible here on home ice. The Penguins had full control of this series after two games but it will be all for not if they can't earn a split in Nashville. I look for Pittsburgh to turn in a much more focused effort on Monday and move within one win of a second straight Stanley Cup title. Take Pittsburgh (10*). |
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06-03-17 | Penguins v. Predators -129 | 1-5 | Win | 100 | 24 h 58 m | Show | |
My selection is on Nashville over Pittsburgh at 8 pm et on Saturday. I had the Penguins winning this series from the start, cashing with them in each of the first two games. Needless to say, nothing has happened to change my opinion. With that being said, I don’t expect the Pens to take both games in Nashville, and despite P.K. Subban giving Pittsburgh some bulletin board material by guaranteeing a win, I still expect to see the Preds take Game 3 on Saturday night. Keep in mind, this has been a series dominated by the home team this season, going a perfect 4-0 in four meetings so far. Pekka Rinne has let the Preds down through the first two games of this series but I’m confident we’ll see him bounce back with a strong performance on Saturday night. The raucous crowd won’t be the reason the Preds are able to pick up a win, but it certainly doesn’t hurt their cause. Take Nashville (10*). |
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05-31-17 | Predators v. Penguins -135 | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 34 h 17 m | Show | |
My selection is on Pittsburgh over Nashville at 8 pm et on Wednesday. This line has shifted downward compared to Game 1 but I believe it's a move in the wrong direction. The Penguins knew they were in for a difficult series coming in. Game 1 played out pretty much as expected as far as the final scoreline went. But what happened in the middle was odd to say the last. The Pens aren't likely to be held without a shot for nearly two periods again. I expect Pittsburgh to turn in a more focused performance in Game 2. The Predators will undoubtedly throw everything they have at them as they try to avoid the 0-2 hole heading back to Nashville. But I would argue this one is even more important for the Pens as they know how tough it will be to earn a victory in Nashville. Note that the home team has now taken all three meetings in this series this season. Take Pittsburgh (10*). |
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05-29-17 | Predators v. Penguins -160 | 3-5 | Win | 100 | 25 h 47 m | Show | |
My selection is on Pittsburgh over Nashville at 8 pm et on Monday. The Predators haven't won a game in Pittsburgh in over two years, dropping their last two meetings here at PPG Paints Arena by a combined 9-4 score. I don't believe things will get any easier as the Stanley Cup Final opens on Monday night. The Penguins found their spark last round against the Senators. After falling behind 2-1 in that series they essentially dominated the rest of the way, only falling once in a game that Sens goaltender Craig Anderson stole. The Pens are now 38-7-6 on home ice this season while the Preds check in 22-23-4 on the road. We actually cashed tickets with the Preds in their final two victories over the Ducks last round. I won't hesitate to switch gears here, however. Take Pittsburgh (10*). |
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05-25-17 | Senators v. Penguins -190 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 24 h 20 m | Show | |
My selection is on Pittsburgh over Ottawa at 8 pm et on Thursday. I don't love the price here, but I am confident the Pens will bounce back from a Game 6 loss and advance to the Stanley Cup Final. Pittsburgh has obviously enjoyed a ton of success here at home this season, going 37-7-6. The Pens did drop the series opener in overtime at PPG Paints Arena, but I don't believe the Sens will be able to split four games on this ice. Note that Ottawa is 27-21-2 on the road this season. Only twice in nine meetings has the road team skated away victorious in this matchup this season, so there's a reason the Pens are favored so heavily. Pittsburgh is certainly banged up, but the Pens could get some reinforcements for Game 7 with both Justin Schultz and Patric Hornqvist likely to dress. Take Pittsburgh (9*). |
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05-23-17 | Penguins v. Senators +133 | 1-2 | Win | 133 | 24 h 58 m | Show | |
My selection is on Ottawa over Pittsburgh at 8 pm et on Tuesday. The Senators have now dropped back-to-back games with their latest setback coming in blowout fashion on Sunday afternoon in Pittsburgh. While I don't believe the Sens will be able to rally back to win this series, I do think they have a better shot at sending the series back to Pittsburgh for a seventh and deciding game than the oddsmakers are giving them credit for. Pittsburgh hasn't been a great road team this season, going 24-18-7. Their last victory here in Ottawa was their first in their last four tries. The Sens have proven to be a resilient team throughout these playoffs and I don't think that changes as they face elimination on Tuesday. Take Ottawa (10*). |
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05-22-17 | Ducks v. Predators -140 | 3-6 | Win | 100 | 24 h 8 m | Show | |
My selection is on Nashville over Anaheim at 8 pm et on Monday. The Preds have already dropped a game on home ice in this series. I don't believe we'll see them drop a second on Monday night. Nashville has already gotten the tough part out of the way, griding out a 3-1 win in Anaheim despite being undermanned on Saturday night. Of course, the Ducks are dealing with their own injury concerns. Rickard Rakell and Patrick Eaves remain sidelined. John Gibson will travel with the team to Nashville but no decision will be made on whether he can start Monday's game until the morning. The Preds have been a dominant home team all season long, and while they failed in their first attempt to close out the Blues last round, that attempt came on the road. This time around, they get their first crack at punching their first ever ticket to the Stanley Cup Final on home ice. I look for them to make the most of the opportunity. Take Nashville (10*). |
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