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Date | Match Up | Rating | Score | Result | Profit | Lead Time | Analysis |
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02-08-20 | Maple Leafs -117 v. Canadiens | 1-2 | Loss | -117 | 11 h 26 m | Show | |
My selection is on Toronto over Montreal at 7:05 pm et on Saturday. The Leafs bounced back with a sloppy but effective 5-4 overtime win over Anaheim last night and I expect to see them keep it rolling as they head to Montreal to face the Canadiens on Saturday night. While newly-acquired goaltender Jack Campbell didn't turn in his best performance on Friday night, it's not as if the Leafs played all that well in front of him either - at least defensively. I look for a stronger effort in that regard tonight, and I also think we'll see a better performance from Campbell should he get the nod for a second straight game. The Canadiens have been playing better lately but they remain out of the playoff picture and face an uphill climb the rest of the way. Off an overtime win over Anaheim on Thursday I look for them to go back to their losing ways here. Take Toronto (10*). |
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12-23-19 | Avalanche v. Golden Knights -119 | 7-3 | Loss | -119 | 13 h 45 m | Show | |
My selection is on Vegas over Colorado at 10:05 pm et on Monday. We've been high on the Golden Knights lately, most recently cashing with them in their 3-1 road win over the Sharks last night. I'll go back to the well with them again on Monday as they make the quick trip back home to host the Avalanche before the holiday break. Colorado, of course, has been one of the league's best teams this season but has been dealing with some key injuries lately. Note that the Avs have dropped three of their last four games overall. Look for the Knights to earn a little revenge here after suffering a 6-1 loss to Colorado back in October. Take Vegas (10*). |
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12-23-19 | Hurricanes +112 v. Maple Leafs | 6-8 | Loss | -100 | 17 h 6 m | Show | |
My selection is on Carolina over Toronto at 2:05 pm et on Monday. This one sets up beautifully for us with the Maple Leafs coming off back-to-back wins on Friday and Saturday night and the Hurricanes dropping a lopsided affair at home to the Panthers on Saturday. That only serves to give us additional value with the Canes in this spot. The Leafs have now won four straight games and six of their last seven overall. Carolina on the other hand has won six of its last eight games overall. There's very little separating these two teams right now. I'll go with the underdog Canes in a strong motivational spot. Take Carolina (10*). |
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12-22-19 | Golden Knights -140 v. Sharks | 3-1 | Win | 100 | 12 h 19 m | Show | |
My selection is on Vegas over San Jose at 10:05 pm et on Sunday. The Sharks are coming off another collapse on home ice last night as we cashed in with the Blues in a 5-2 victory. I don't see them picking themselves up off the mat here, noting that San Jose is arguably playing the worst hockey of any team in the league right now. Vegas suffered an overtime loss in Vancouver last time out but is well-positioned to bounce back against a familiar opponent here. Given their schedule over the next week or so, I believe the Knights are in great shape to close out 2019 on a positive note but they'll need to get back rolling again here before heading to Colorado to face the Avs tomorrow night. Look for them to rise to the occasion in the Shark Tank. Take Vegas (10*). |
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12-21-19 | Penguins +105 v. Canucks | 1-4 | Loss | -100 | 15 h 36 m | Show | |
My selection is on Pittsburgh over Vancouver at 10:05 pm et on Saturday. We won with the Penguins in Edmonton last night and I won't hesitate to go back to the well with them again as they conclude their western Canadian road swing in Vancouver on Saturday night. Of course, Pittsburgh is red hot right now, having won four in a row and seven of its last eight overall. Meanwhile, the Canucks bounced back with a home win over Vegas two nights ago but that only served to snap a three-game losing streak. The Pens have really come together during their current road trip and have had previous success here in this rink, taking three of the last four meetings in Vancouver. Take Pittsburgh (10*). |
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12-21-19 | Flyers -135 v. Senators | 5-4 | Win | 100 | 7 h 42 m | Show | |
My selection is on Philadelphia over Ottawa at 7:05 pm et on Saturday. Marcus Hogberg will start in goal for the Senators on Saturday, making his third appearance in the last five nights, having allowed eight goals on 77 shots over his last two. This one sets up well for the Flyers, who are looking for their third straight win after skating past the Ducks and Sabres by a combined 10-2 score earlier this week. Ottawa has played a lot of hockey lately, with four of its last five games needing overtime to decide. The Sens haven't posted a regulation time victory since back on December 9th against Boston. Take Philadelphia (10*). |
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12-20-19 | Penguins -126 v. Oilers | 5-2 | Win | 100 | 13 h 56 m | Show | |
My selection is on Pittsburgh over Edmonton at 9:05 pm et on Friday. The Penguins are rolling right now, winners of six of their last seven games overall, including a 4-1 victory over the then-surging Calgary Flames on Tuesday night. This is a terrific opportunity for them to really build some team chemistry during a pre-Christmas trip to western Canada (you may have seen photos of them practicing outdoors earlier this week). I look for them to keep the positive vibes building as they stop in Edmonton on Friday night. The Oilers have gone back in the tank, dropping six of their last eight games overall. Their offense is relying far too heavily on Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl to produce right now and as a result they've scored just four goals combined during their last three games. Take Pittsburgh (10*). |
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12-20-19 | Capitals -178 v. Devils | 6-3 | Win | 100 | 13 h 0 m | Show | |
My selection is on Washington over New Jersey at 7:05 pm et on Friday. This may seem like a high price but I believe it could be even higher. There's really not a lot to take away from the Devils 3-1 win over the struggling Ducks two nights ago in their first game since trading Taylor Hall. I still believe they're going to struggle to generate offensive production following Hall's departure. Note that the Caps have won three straight meetings in this series. The Capitals will be in a foul mood after having their two-game winning streak snapped by the Blue Jackets (in shutout fashion) on Tuesday. In fact, Washington has lost only two games over its last 10 and both came at the hands of the Jackets. Take Washington (9*). |
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12-17-19 | Coyotes v. Sharks -108 | Top | 3-2 | Loss | -108 | 14 h 40 m | Show |
NHL Western Conference Game of the Month. My selection is on San Jose over Arizona at 10:35 pm et on Tuesday. Now is the time to buy low with the Sharks, just as we did on Saturday night as they skated past the Canucks on home ice. The Coyotes are front and center in hockey news after acquiring Taylor Hall from the Devils in exchange for prospects and picks yesterday. Arizona has exceeded expectations to this point this season but I'm not convinced their impressive play is sustainable and they'll run into a highly-motivated Sharks squad that is looking to make up for lost time with their new coaching staff. I like the upside with San Jose at a discounted price here. Take San Jose (10*). |
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12-16-19 | Capitals -153 v. Blue Jackets | 0-3 | Loss | -153 | 9 h 60 m | Show | |
My selection is on Washington over Columbus at 7:05 pm et on Monday. The Blue Jackets are not surprisingly mired in a disappointing campaign and I don't expect to see them turn things around against arguably the league's most complete team in the Capitals on Monday night. Columbus has now dropped six of its last seven games overall following a 4-3 overtime loss in Ottawa on Saturday afternoon. There's just not a lot of upside to talk about when it comes to John Tortorella's team right now and this one-off at home before heading to Detroit to face the lowly Red Wings isn't likely to cure its ills. Meanwhile, the Caps have notched back-to-back wins and have suffered just one loss since November 23rd - that coming against these same Blue JAckets on home ice one week ago tonight. A little revenge should be in order here. Take Washington (10*). |
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12-14-19 | Canucks v. Sharks -118 | 2-4 | Win | 100 | 15 h 44 m | Show | |
My selection is on San Jose over Vancouver at 10:05 pm et on Saturday. The Sharks are in free fall mode right now and we missed the mark backing them last time out as they blew a third period lead, ultimately losing in blowout fashion against the Rangers. Their motivation level should be even higher on Saturday as they try to earn their first win for their new coaching staff. We're actually getting a better price to back San Jose here and I'm confident it will pick up a much-needed victory in the Shark Tank. Take San Jose (10*). |
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12-12-19 | Rangers v. Sharks -151 | 6-3 | Loss | -151 | 25 h 30 m | Show | |
My selection is on San Jose over New York at 10:35 pm et on Thursday. I'm not a big proponent of backing a team following a head coach firing but in this particular situation, I do think the Sharks are in excellent position to start turning things around. The talent is there, there's no question about that. Things simply haven't gone San Jose's way this season but perhaps the firing of Pete DeBoer will be the wake-up call they need. This is a fine matchup for them to exploit, facing a young Rangers squad playing on the other side of the country. The Rangers have been inconsistent at best lately, going 3-4 over their last seven games. Meanwhile, for as bad as the Sharks have been this season, they still own a winning record on home ice. Take San Jose (10*). |
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12-10-19 | Ducks v. Wild -150 | 3-2 | Loss | -150 | 8 h 50 m | Show | |
My selection is on Minnesota over Anaheim at 8:05 pm et on Tuesday. The Wild care coming off a blowout loss in Carolina but should bounce back here at home against the reeling Ducks. Anaheim has dropped four of its last five games with the lone win over that stretch coming against the lowly Kings on home ice. The Wild have won five of their last six contests. In fact, Minnesota has lost just one game in regulation time going all the way back to November 12th. We're being asked to lay a reasonable price with the Wild on home ice here. Take Minnesota (10*). |
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12-05-19 | Sabres v. Flames -160 | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 25 h 49 m | Show | |
My selection is on Calgary over Buffalo at 9:05 pm et on Thursday. The Flames have been playing loose since moving on from the Bill Peters fiasco and I look for them to pick up another victory on home ice Thursday night. Buffalo is a poor 5-7-2 on the road this season while Calgary checks in 7-3-2 at the Saddledome. Look for the Flames offense to bust out and help secure this 'W'. Take Calgary (10*). |
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12-05-19 | Sharks v. Hurricanes -155 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 23 h 53 m | Show | |
My selection is on Carolina over San Jose at 7:05 pm et on Thursday. I like the Canes here at home in bounce-back mode following a shutout loss at the hands of the Bruins in Boston. It wasn't a successful road trip by any means, but the Canes are solid in Raleigh where they've gone 8-5 this season. The Sharks don't travel particularly well, posting six wins in 13 road games this season, and check in off a lopsided home loss against the Capitals. Take Carolina (10*). |
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12-05-19 | Rangers v. Blue Jackets -141 | 3-2 | Loss | -141 | 23 h 51 m | Show | |
My selection is on Columbus over New York at 7:05 pm et on Thursday. This is an excellent 'get right' spot for the Blue Jackets as they host the reeling Rangers on Thursday night. Columbus checks in 8-7-1 on home ice this season which is markedly better than its awful 3-5-3 mark on the road. The Blueshirts have dropped two of their last three games following a three-game winning streak. Take Columbus (10*). |
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12-03-19 | Stars v. Jets +100 | 1-5 | Win | 100 | 23 h 21 m | Show | |
My selection is on Winnipeg over Dallas at 8:05 pm et on Tuesday. This is a quick revenge spot for the Jets after suffering a 5-3 loss in Dallas back on November 21st. The Jets will be happy to be back home after a successful west coast road trip that ended on a sour note with a 2-1 loss in Los Angeles. Winnipeg has notched six wins in its last eight games overall. Dallas was one of the hottest teams in hockey in November but has since cooled off, dropping three straight games while scoring only three goals in the process. A streaky team, I don't expect to see the Stars pick themselves up off the mat in hostile territory on Tuesday night. Take Winnipeg (10*). |
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11-25-19 | Flames +146 v. Penguins | 2-3 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 35 m | Show | |
My selection is on Calgary over Pittsburgh at 7:05 pm et on Monday. The Flames finally busted out of their slump with a 3-2 shootout win in Philadelphia on Saturday afternoon and I look for them to take another step forward in Pittsburgh on Monday. Things looked pretty grim for the Flames following a second period in which they were outshot 18-3 against the Flyers on Saturday but they rallied with two third period goals before ultimately securing the win in a shootout - their first victory since November 7th. It will be all for not if they can't keep things going on Monday, however. The Penguins successfully bounced back from consecutive losses against the red hot Islanders, skating to a 4-1 win over the Devils on Friday. It's worth noting they've notched just two regulation time wins over their last 10 games. Take Calgary (10*). |
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11-22-19 | Rangers +106 v. Senators | 1-4 | Loss | -100 | 12 h 21 m | Show | |
My selection is on New York over Ottawa at 7:35 pm et on Friday. The Rangers are in a solid revenge spot here after suffering a 6-2 blowout loss on home ice against the Senators back on November 4th. Since that loss, the Rangers have gone 4-3 over their last seven contests, culminating with a big win over the Capitals on home ice on Wednesday. This is a clear letdown spot for the Sens after they pulled out an overtime win over the rival Canadiens in Montreal on Wednesday. That marked their second consecutive win, although the first of those came against the lowly Red Wings. Note that the road team has now won each of the last three meetings in this series. Take New York (10*). |
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11-19-19 | Islanders +111 v. Penguins | Top | 5-4 | Win | 111 | 22 h 12 m | Show |
NHL Metropolitan Division Game of the Year. My selection is on New York over Pittsburgh at 7:05 pm et on Tuesday. There have been times where the Penguins have actually had more success with either Sidney Crosby or Evgeni Malkin sidelined and right now Crosby is on the shelf (and the Pens are fresh off a 6-1 dismantling of the Maple Leafs on Saturday night). Here, however, I believe there is a class difference that is not being properly reflected in this line. The Islanders are red hot, but have some unfinished business here with their most recent loss coming at the hands of Pittsburgh (in overtime). While the Pens are dealing with a number of key injuries, the Isles are relatively healthy nearly two months into the season. This will only be New York's second game in the last six days so it does come in well-rested as well, having made the short trip from Philadelphia on Saturday. For the Penguins, this marks their third game in the last five days. Take New York (10*). |
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10-08-19 | Jets v. Penguins -150 | 4-1 | Loss | -150 | 7 h 49 m | Show | |
My selection is on Pittsburgh over Winnipeg at 7:05 pm et on Tuesday. It has seemingly been all doom and gloom in Pittsburgh this week with word coming out that both Evgeni Malkin and Nick Bjugstad would miss significant time due to injuries. In the past, it has always seemed that the team has had no trouble picking up the slack in Geno's absence (or Sidney Crosby's for that matter). I expect the same story to unfold here. Pittsburgh is home for a third straight game to open the season and will stay home for one more game against Anaheim on Thursday. I like the spot for the Pens to skate past a Jets squad that is still trying to figure things out and decimated on the blue line right now. Winnipeg has won just once in its first three games and that came thanks to a furious third period rally and eventual shootout win in New Jersey last Friday. Take Pittsburgh (10*). |
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06-12-19 | Blues v. Bruins -170 | 4-1 | Loss | -170 | 62 h 6 m | Show | |
My selection is on Boston over St. Louis at 8:08 pm et on Wednesday. We've been on the winning side in five of six games in this series including the Bruins in Game 6 on Sunday. I was on the Bruins to win the Stanley Cup from the outset of this series and I'm not going to waver from that here. St. Louis obviously blew an excellent opportunity to hoist the Cup on Sunday and now will face the tall task of winning on TD Garden ice for a third time in this series. Much like the Blues were up against it trying to notch a third straight win over the B's on Sunday, here they'll be looking to complete a trifecta of sorts at TD Garden, and I see them coming up short. Boston's top line sprung back to life early in Game 6 but it was their depth that really shone through to seal the deal in the third period. Look for that depth to pay off one more time as the Bruins win the Stanley Cup on home ice. Take Boston (10*). |
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06-09-19 | Bruins +109 v. Blues | 5-1 | Win | 109 | 59 h 23 m | Show | |
My selection is on Boston over St. Louis at 8:20 pm et on Sunday. We missed the mark for the first time in this series on Thursday night as the Blues pulled out a 2-1 win to move one victory away from the Stanley Cup. I'm not about to give up on the Bruins, however. Boston actually played a pretty solid game on Thursday night, but simply wasn't able to solve Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington, who played arguably the game of his life. I'm not sure that the rookie Binnington will be able to follow it up with that level of performance on Sunday, and I'm confident the Bruins can regroup and take advantage, much like they did in their last win in this series back in Game 3, also in St. Louis. The Blues have thrived on adversity throughout this season so we shouldn't really be surprised that they've rallied to regain control in this series, and push the Bruins to the edge in the process. Now I do think St. Louis will be facing some considerable pressure to finish the job on home ice in Game 6 and I don't think that serves them well. Notching a third straight win over a team as good as the Bruins, even if they are banged-up, is a tall task. Considering the B's were favored in their last game played here in St. Louis, I like the value being offered here. Take Boston (10*). |
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06-06-19 | Blues v. Bruins -155 | 2-1 | Loss | -155 | 58 h 45 m | Show | |
My selection is on Boston over St. Louis at 8:08Â pm et on Thursday. We've gone back and forth from the get-go in this series, cashing the side winner in each and every game, culminating with a big ticket winner on the Blues on Monday night. I won't hesitate to stay with that strategy and go back to the well with the Bruins as the series shifts back to Boston for Game 5 on Thursday night. An early goal by the Blues really set the tone in Game 4 on Monday. The Blues were in desperate need of a victory in that game, knowing full well just how hard it would be to notch three wins in a row against a team as good as the Bruins. I actually credit Boston for weathering the early storm and ultimately evening the game up twice before giving up a pair of third period goals en route to a 4-2 loss. We've seen the B's answer the bell in big games at home throughout these playoffs, and this certainly qualifies as one of those games. Yes, Boston is dealing with some banged-up players right now, but I think this is another contest where its depth shines through. We are being asked to lay a fairly steep price with the B's in this spot, but I believe the line could be even higher. Take Boston (10*). |
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06-03-19 | Bruins v. Blues -105 | Top | 2-4 | Win | 100 | 37 h 35 m | Show |
Stanley Cup Final Game of the Year. My selection is on St. Louis over Boston at 8:08 pm et on Monday. We won with the Bruins in Game 1, the Blues in Game 2 and the Bruins again in Game 3. Now I expect the zig-zag pattern to continue as the Blues bounce back in what amounts to a must-win game on Monday night in St. Louis. The Blues have faced plenty of adversity this season and throughout the playoffs. There's no reason to expect they'll roll over after Saturday's ugly 7-2 loss. Instead I look for them to respond with one of their best efforts of the playoffs on Monday night. Much like we saw Boston's top line respond with a big game on Saturday, I look for the Blues top unit to do the same here. Vlad Tarasenko and Jaden Schwartz in particular were virtually invisible on Saturday. They lead the way in victory on Monday. Take St. Louis (10*). |
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06-01-19 | Bruins +105 v. Blues | 7-2 | Win | 105 | 12 h 24 m | Show | |
My selection is on Boston over St. Louis at 8:20 pm et on Saturday. We won with the Bruins in Game 1 and the Blues in Game 2. This has all the makings of a back-and-forth series and I fully expect to see Boston respond with a victory after Thursday's relatively poor showing (even though it still got to overtime). Of course, the Bruins do have injury concerns after losing steady defenseman Matt Grzelyck, likely for the remainder of the series. But the one-game suspension to Blues forward Oscar Sundqvist shouldn't be discounted either. I simply believe the Bruins are the superior team in this series and I'm confident we see their top line step up and control proceedings on Saturday night in St. Louis. Take Boston (10*). |
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05-29-19 | Blues +150 v. Bruins | Top | 3-2 | Win | 150 | 31 h 6 m | Show |
NHL Game of the Month. My selection is on St. Louis over Boston at 8:08 pm et on Wednesday. We won with the Bruins in Game 1 of this series on Monday night but I won't hesitate to go the other way and back the Blues to even things up in Game 2 on Wednesday. St. Louis obviously got off to a fine start in Game 1, jumping ahead 2-0 before the Bruins got back in the game and ultimately took full control. The Blues know they can hang with the Bruins, you could argue that if a couple of bounces went their way in the second period on Monday they would have ended up stealing the game. St. Louis has clearly faced plenty of adversity this season and I don't expect to see it back down from the challenge that now lies ahead. Behind a strong bounce-back performance from Jordan Binnington between the pipes, look for the Blues to get back at the B's on Wednesday night. Take St. Louis (10*). |
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05-27-19 | Blues v. Bruins -145 | 2-4 | Win | 100 | 9 h 42 m | Show | |
My selection is on Boston over St. Louis at 8:08 pm et on Monday. I like the Bruins to win this series and it all starts with a win in the opener on Monday night. Boston has had a long layoff since sweeping the Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final but considering it had some key players banged up, I don't think that's a bad thing. The Blues are a quality, well-coached team playing their best hockey of the entire season but I don't believe they've faced a challenge like they will from the Bruins. This won't be a cakewalk for the B's by any means, but I believe the oddsmakers have come up a little short in pricing Boston tonight. Take Boston (10*). |
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05-16-19 | Bruins -107 v. Hurricanes | 4-0 | Win | 100 | 6 h 19 m | Show | |
My selection is on Boston over Carolina at 8:08 pm et on Thursday. I had this pegged as a sweep from the get-go and I'm not going to waver from that now that the Bruins have pushed the Canes to the brink of elimination. This series really has been no contest. Carolina offered some push-back in the first period of Game 3, as was to be expected in what was essentially a must-win game, but Tuukka Rask slammed the door once again and the Bruins prevailed. Now I'm just not sure how much the Canes have left in the tank, nor have the will to push this one back to Boston for a fifth game. Look for the Bruins to close things out in Raleigh. Take Boston (10*). |
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05-14-19 | Bruins +104 v. Hurricanes | 2-1 | Win | 104 | 11 h 18 m | Show | |
My selection is on Boston over Carolina at 8:08 pm et on Tuesday. The Bruins are absolutely peaking at the right one and have simply overmatched the upstart Hurricanes through the first two games of this series. I believe Game 3 on Tuesday night, while more competitive, should be an extension of what we’ve seen from these two teams so far in this series. The Canes have been dominant on home ice in these playoffs but the Bruins have been road warriors and I look for their experience to pay off in a big way here as they look to grab a 3-0 stranglehold in the series. Take Boston (10*). |
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05-08-19 | Avalanche v. Sharks -133 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 26 h 47 m | Show | |
My selection is on San Jose over Colorado at 9 pm et on Wednesday. I'll gladly back the Sharks on home ice as they try to advance to the Western Conference Final with their second Game 7 victory of the playoffs. Credit Colorado for battling back to force a seventh game on home ice on Monday night. But let's face it, that game could have gone either way with the Avs getting production from their depth players in regulation time before Gabe Landeskog ended it early in overtime. The Sharks didn't bring their 'A' game as they were playing from behind for most of the night. Look for San Jose to do a much better job of taking control early, just as they have in two of three home games in this series so far. Solid value to back the more experienced team on home ice. Take San Jose (10*). |
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05-07-19 | Stars v. Blues -130 | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 23 h 11 m | Show | |
My selection is on St. Louis over Dallas at 8:08 pm et on Tuesday. We won with the Blues in an underdog role in Game 6 of this series as they forced a seventh and deciding game with a convincing 4-1 victory in Dallas. I'll go back to the well with the Blues again here as they head home, where they will be looking to make amends for a pair of losses suffered on this ice in this series. The Stars have done an excellent job on the road in these playoffs but are still just 23-19-5 in enemy territory this season. While Dallas is battling a number of injuries, including one to goaltender Ben Bishop after he took a slapshot to the collarbone in Game 6, the Blues check in relatively healthy. I like St. Louis to come up with one of its best efforts of the series and advance to the Western Conference Final. Take St. Louis (10*). |
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05-06-19 | Bruins v. Blue Jackets -115 | 3-0 | Loss | -115 | 22 h 3 m | Show | |
My selection is on Columbus over Boston at 7:08 pm et on Monday. This is it for the Blue Jackets and while teams don't always rise to the occasion with their backs against the wall in the postseason, I do think this Columbus squad will be up to the challenge on Monday night. The Jackets showed plenty of fight, even after falling behind by two goals late in Saturday's Game 5 in Boston. It's that level of fight that has me believing the Jackets can at least force a seventh and deciding game in this series. The Bruins top line has woken up over the last couple of games but as we've seen before in these playoffs, that trio can go silent again without much warning. Look for a stronger defensive effort from Columbus for 60 minutes on Monday night. Take Columbus (10*). |
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05-05-19 | Blues +110 v. Stars | Top | 4-1 | Win | 110 | 8 h 34 m | Show |
NHL Game of the Month. My selection is on St. Louis over Dallas at 3:08 pm et on Sunday. I'll gladly back the Blues at a plus-money return as they aim to stave off elimination at the hands of the Stars in Dallas on Sunday afternoon. This has had all the makings of a seven-game series from the get-go and I'm not about to waver from that, even with St. Louis facing elimination in enemy territory on Sunday. There's been very little separating these two teams in this series The difference makers have been Ben Bishop's stellar play in goal for the Stars and the fact that Dallas' best players have been its best players - something that can't be said for the Blues. With that being said, I'm confident we'll see the Blues big guns step up here. Take St. Louis (10*). |
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05-04-19 | Avalanche v. Sharks -130 | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 14 h 29 m | Show | |
My selection is on San Jose over Colorado at 10:08 pm et on Saturday. I'll back the Sharks as they look to take a pivotal Game 5 on home ice against the Avalanche on Saturday night. San Jose couldn't have played much worse in Game 4 so you have to expect a big bounce-back performance here. This has certainly been an even series all the way but one area of consistency for the Sharks has been the goaltending of Martin Jones and I'm confident we'll see him bring his 'A' game, much like he did in Game 6 against the Golden Knights last round. Solid value with the Sharks on home ice. Take San Jose (10*). |
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05-01-19 | Blues v. Stars -119 | 2-4 | Win | 100 | 25 h 31 m | Show | |
My selection is on Dallas over St. Louis at 9:38 pm et on Wednesday. This has all the makings of a seven-game series but for that to happen, the Stars need to bounce back with a victory on home ice on Wednesday night. I like their chances of doing just that. This has been an extremely even series to this point and going back to the start of January, the Stars actually hold a slight 4-3 edge. Since the beginning of 2018, Dallas has taken six of nine meetings with the Blues. This is a big bounce-back spot for Stars goaltender Ben Bishop in particular after he turned in an uncharacteristically inconsistent performance in Game 3. He's quite simply been one of the hottest goalies in hockey this year and I'm confident he'll rebound and stymie the Blues attack on Wednesday night. I also look for this to be the game where the Stars big boys step up and deliver a 'W'. Solid value with the Stars in a critical Game 4 on home ice. Take Dallas (10*). |
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05-01-19 | Islanders +108 v. Hurricanes | Top | 2-5 | Loss | -100 | 22 h 6 m | Show |
NHL Second Round Game of the Year. My selection is on New York over Carolina at 7:08 pm et on Wednesday. The Islanders are down 2-0 in this series but they're by no means out of it. Each of the first two games could have gone either way and I'm confident we'll see the Isles bounce back with a victory in Raleigh on Wednesday. Perhaps we shouldn't be surprised that the Canes stole back-to-back games in Brooklyn. After all, the road team has now gone an incredible 7-1 in the last eight meetings in this series with the Isles being the only team to notch a victory on home ice. New York has been an outstanding road team this season, going 26-14-3 on the highway. The building will certainly be rocking, but I look for the Isles to feed off that hostile energy and get back in this series. Take New York (10*). |
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04-25-19 | Stars v. Blues -149 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 25 h 7 m | Show | |
My selection is on St. Louis over Dallas at 9:35 pm et on Thursday. I really like the way this series sets up for the Blues, who have been arguably the best team in hockey over the last several months. St. Louis really didn't have a whole lot of trouble getting past a complete and playoff-seasoned Jets squad in round one. It's not as if the Blues didn't face any adversity, however, as they dropped both Games 3 and 4 on home ice after taking the first two games in Winnipeg. Their rally in the third period of Game 5 of that series was one for the ages. Dallas comes in on a serious roll as well, but let's face it, the Predators essentially rolled over, especially at the tail-end of that series. Look for the Blues to grabn the early series lead on the strength of another strong performance from rookie goaltender Jordan Binnington. Take St. Louis (10*). |
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04-24-19 | Hurricanes v. Capitals -145 | 4-3 | Loss | -145 | 13 h 9 m | Show | |
My selection is on Washington over Carolina at 7:30 pm et on Wednesday. The home teams swept last night's Game 7 matchups and I expect more of the same on Wednesday night as the defending champion Capitals host the Hurricanes. This has been a home-dominated series to be sure with the host winning all six games so far. There's little reason to believe that the Hurricanes can win a game here in Washington based on what we've seen in this series to date. Sure, they pushed the Caps to overtime in Game 2, but in watching that game I never really had the belief that they were going to prevail. Remember, the last time a game was played on this ice, the Caps steamrolled the Canes by a 6-0 score, potting a trio of power play goals. We're being asked to lay a very reasonable price with the superior team here. Take Washington (10*). |
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04-23-19 | Golden Knights +102 v. Sharks | Top | 4-5 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 10 m | Show |
NHL Game of the Month. My selection is on Vegas over San Jose at 10:08 pm et on Tuesday. I absolutely love the way this game sets up for the Golden Knights. The Sharks will be looking to pull off an improbable comeback victory in this series and while they do have home ice on their side, it's not as if the Knights aren't capable of winning in this building. There's no reason for the Knights to push the panic button after dropping back-to-back games - after all, Game 6 could have gone either way, and probably should have gone Vegas' way as it outshot San Jose by a wide margin. At the time of writing, the Sharks are a short favorite here, and I simply don't believe the line is warranted as Vegas is the superior team, and has an excellent leadership group which starts at the top with head coach Gerard Gallant. Take Vegas (10*). |
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04-12-19 | Penguins -123 v. Islanders | 1-3 | Loss | -123 | 23 h 41 m | Show | |
My selection is on Pittsburgh over New York at 7:30 pm et on Friday. Give the Penguins credit for weathering the storm early on and ultimately forcing overtime against a jacked-up Islanders squad in the opener of this series on Wednesday night. I do expect to see Pittsburgh even things up at a game apiece on Friday night on Long Island. Pittsburgh has seen plenty of adversity over the years, so falling behind 1-0 in this series shouldn't faze it one bit. I had this pegged as a long series from the outset so look for the Pens to respond with a hard-fought victory on Friday night. Take Pittsburgh (10*). |
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04-11-19 | Hurricanes v. Capitals -140 | 2-4 | Win | 100 | 12 h 55 m | Show | |
My selection is on Washington over Carolina at 7:30 pm et on Thursday. The Hurricanes have been a trendy sleeper pick entering the playoffs and after watching the Blue Jackets rally to upset the top-seeded Lightning last night, will be looking to emulate that success here tonight in Washington. I don't see it happening, though. The Capitals finally got over the hump as a franchise last year, hoisting the Stanley Cup in June. While I'm not sure they'll repeat as champions this year, I do expect them to brush aside the upstart Hurricanes in the opening around, and it starts with a victory on home ice tonight. Look for the Caps defense that shine in this one as they stymie the Canes offense. Take Washington (10*). |
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02-21-19 | Blues -118 v. Stars | 2-5 | Loss | -118 | 23 h 18 m | Show | |
My selection is on St. Louis over Dallas at 8:35 pm et on Thursday. I won't hesitate to go back to the well with the red hot Blues again on Thursday night as they head to Dallas to face the Stars. St. Louis just keeps rolling along and is supremely confident regardless the opposition right now. Meanwhile, the Stars are reeling on the heels of three straight losses, and desperately need some offensive help prior to Monday's trade deadline. Whether they get that help or not remains to be seen. For now, I believe they're up against it facing a Blues squad that has shown no signs of slowing down. Note that the road team has won both previous meetings in this series this season, including a Blues victory here in Dallas back in January. Take St. Louis (10*). |
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02-20-19 | Blackhawks v. Red Wings -107 | 5-4 | Loss | -107 | 13 h 56 m | Show | |
My selection is on Detroit over Chicago at 7:35 pm et on Wednesday. The Blackhawks have really picked up their play in recent weeks to pull themselves back into the Western Conference playoff race. With that being said, they have cooled a bit lately, splitting their last four games and now they head out on the road where they've gone 11-15-3 this season. The Red Wings are coming off a home-and-home sweep at the hands of the Flyers but prior to that they had won two games in a row. Just feel the oddsmakers have got it right in this case, installing the Red Wings as short favorites on home ice. Take Detroit (10*). |
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02-19-19 | Coyotes +120 v. Oilers | 3-2 | Win | 120 | 14 h 14 m | Show | |
My selection is on Arizona over Edmonton at 9:05 pm et on Tuesday. We missed the mark with the Coyotes on the puck-line yesterday in Calgary but I won't hesitate to back the Desert Dogs again on Tuesday as they make the short trip to Edmonton. The Oilers are quite simply a mess. They've managed only one win over their last 11 games and that came nearly two weeks ago. Even with arguably the best player in the world in Connor McDavid, they've still managed only six goals over their last four games - all losses. With no home ice advantage to speak of (they're 12-15-1 on home ice this season), I see no reason for them to be favored in this matchup. Take Arizona (10*). |
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02-19-19 | Blue Jackets +105 v. Canadiens | 2-3 | Loss | -100 | 13 h 57 m | Show | |
My selection is on Columbus over Montreal at 7:35 pm et on Tuesday. The Canadiens are suddenly reeling and I don't see this as an ideal bounce-back spot as they return home from a Florida swing to host a Blue Jackets squad that will be highly-motivated off a poor showing against the league-leading Lightning on home ice last night. Columbus had won five of its last six games entering last night's contest. I look for the Jackets to rebound with a win on the road, where they've gone an impressive 18-9-1 this season. Take Columbus (10*). |
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02-17-19 | Flyers -110 v. Red Wings | 3-1 | Win | 100 | 20 h 27 m | Show | |
My selection is on Philadelphia over Detroit at 6:05 pm et on Sunday. The Flyers just keep rolling along, fresh off a 6-5 overtime win over these same Red Wings yesterday afternoon. I like them to keep it rolling on Sunday as they wrap up a home-and-home series in Detroit. The Red Wings are really just playing out the string at this point. They own just two victories over their last six games, with both coming by a single goal. Yesterday marked the first time since January 18th they had scored more than three goals in a game. The Flyers on the other hand have had no difficulty scoring goals and I expect to see them outlast the Wings again on Sunday evening. Take Philadelphia (10*). |
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02-16-19 | Blues -116 v. Avalanche | 3-0 | Win | 100 | 18 h 44 m | Show | |
My selection is on St. Louis over Colorado at 3:05 pm et on Saturday. We won with the Blues on Thursday night in Arizona and I won't hesitate to go back to the well with the hottest team in the league again on Saturday afternoon in Denver. St. Louis hasn't lost a game since January 21st, when it suffered a 4-3 setback in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Colorado just snapped an eight-game losing streak with a surprising 4-1 win in Winnipeg on Thursday night. The Jets quite simply didn't show up for that one and the Avs took full advantage. I certainly don't expect to see the playoff-hungry Blues lay down in this one, however. Note that the Blues have won both previous meetings between these two teams this season - both coming in overtime. Take St. Louis (10*). |
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02-14-19 | Blues -143 v. Coyotes | Top | 4-0 | Win | 100 | 24 h 38 m | Show |
NHL Western Conference Game of the Month. My selection is on St. Louis over Arizona at 9:05 pm et on Thursday. The Blues are the talk of the league right now, having rallied back from a miserable start to the season to climb right back into the playoff picture in the Western Conference. Riding a seven-game winning streak I look for their good fortunes to continue on Thursday night in the desert. Arizona has won back-to-back games and is certainly no pushover. However, the Coyotes are just 10-13-3 on home ice this season. To put it mildly, the 'Yotes don't possess much of a home ice advantage at all. Meanwhile, the Blues have really gotten themselves locked in on the road, going 14-9-3. Arizona has won three straight meetings in this series but prior to that the Blues absolutely owned the Coyotes. Note that they haven't met since December 1st. The Blues are a different team now. Take St. Louis (10*). |
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02-12-19 | Maple Leafs -127 v. Avalanche | 5-2 | Win | 100 | 24 h 0 m | Show | |
My selection is on Toronto over Colorado at 9:05 pm et on Tuesday. I full expect to see the Leafs bounce back from Sunday's strange 4-1 loss to the Rangers as they head to Denver to face the Avalanche on Tuesday night. I say Sunday's result was strange as the Leafs fired 50+ shots on goal in the game but simply couldn't make good on their opportunities. Toronto is still playing well, and everything I heard from the team following that setback was positive, leading me to believe they'll come back strong against the reeling Avalanche on Tuesday. Colorado has quite simply been one of the worst teams in the league over the last couple of months. It's highly unlikely they're going to dig themselves out of the hole and given this was a team with fragile confidence to begin with, they really have nowhere to turn right now. Take Toronto (10*). |
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