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03-19-18 | Kings v. Wild -135 | Top | 4-3 | Loss | -135 | 24 h 53 m | Show |
NHL Western Conference Game of the Month. My selection is on Minnesota over Los Angeles at 8:05 pm et on Monday. The Wild had been sputtering before reeling off back-to-back road wins in Las Vegas and Arizona. Now they return home to host a Kings squad that has issues of its own, having dropped four of its last seven games at a very inopportune time with the playoffs looming. Los Angeles is fresh off a 3-0 home loss to the Devils on Saturday and now comes this tough four-game road trip. As much as the Kings would like to get it started on a winning note, that will be a tall task against a Wild squad that has been terrific at home, going 24-6-6 on the season. I believe we're being asked to lay a very reasonable price with the superior squad in this matchup. Take Minnesota (10*). |
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03-09-18 | Ducks v. Stars -145 | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 11 h 6 m | Show | |
My selection is on Dallas over Anaheim at 8:35 pm et on Friday. We won with the Ducks when these two teams met a couple of weeks ago in Anaheim but I won't hesitate to switch gears and back the Stars this time around. Dallas is coming off back-to-back losses and should realize the importance of getting two points here before heading out on the road for six consecutive games. The Ducks are fresh off a 4-2 loss in Nashville last night and will be looking ahead to two days off before opening a four-game homestand on Monday against St. Louis. Take Dallas (10*). |
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03-08-18 | Jets -109 v. Devils | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 10 h 7 m | Show | |
My selection is on Winnipeg over New Jersey at 7:05 pm et on Thursday. The Jets continue to prove themselves as an elite team in the NHL this season while the jury is still out on the Devils. New Jersey has been a good story, with Taylor Hall leading the way with his ridiculous current point-scoring streak. The Devils are coming off a 6-4 win over the Canadiens but had lost three games in a row previous. While the Jets are dealing with some key injuries, the fact is they have been all season long. Look for Winnipeg to keep rolling on Thursday night as they continue their road trip on the east coast. Take Winnipeg (10*). |
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03-07-18 | Penguins +100 v. Flyers | 5-2 | Win | 100 | 23 h 17 m | Show | |
My selection is on Pittsburgh over Philadelphia at 8:05 pm et on Wednesday. This is a big statement game for the Penguins as they could very well match up against the Flyers in the opening round of the playoffs. Of course, the game is big for the Flyers are well, for the same reason, and also because they've dropped three games in a row. I simply feel that the Pens are in better position to gain the upper hand right now as they've bounced back since dropping that ugly decision in Boston last week, catching a few breaks along the way in posting back-to-back wins in extra time. We're getting a lot of value with the superior squad in this rivalry tilt. Take Pittsburgh (10*). |
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03-04-18 | Golden Knights v. Devils +106 | 3-2 | Loss | -100 | 20 h 17 m | Show | |
My selection is on New Jersey over Vegas at 5:05 pm et on Sunday. The Golden Knights are facing perhaps their first true adversity of their inaugural season and I'm not convinced they'll be able to dig their way out on Sunday evening in Newark. The Devils are being led by a red hot Taylor Hall right now and while they're coming off a loss in Carolina on Friday night, I'm confident we'll see them bounce back on home ice. Vegas has earned a favorable reputation in the betting marketplace but it's starting to work against it now. The Golden Knights simply aren't playing with any confidence and I believe we'll see them continue to push a little too hard on Sunday. Take New Jersey (10*). |
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03-04-18 | Predators v. Avalanche +116 | 4-3 | Loss | -100 | 18 h 21 m | Show | |
My selection is on Colorado over Nashville at 3:05 pm et on Sunday. The Predators are rolling right now, but so are the Avalanche. After a perfect western Canadian swing I look for the Preds to get tripped up on Sunday afternoon in Denver. Colorado has been dominant on home ice this season and is fresh off a 7-1 victory over Minnesota on Friday night. Nathan MacKinnon is quite simply the best player in the NHL right now. This is an Avs squad that is brimming with confidence as it makes its playoff push. The Preds will offer a considerable challenge on Sunday afternoon but I'm confident the Avs will be up for it. Take Colorado (10*). |
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03-02-18 | Devils +121 v. Hurricanes | 1-3 | Loss | -100 | 12 h 29 m | Show | |
My selection is on New Jersey over Carolina at 7:35 pm et on Friday. The Devils couldn't follow up on a big win in Pittsburgh earlier this week, falling by a 3-2 score in Florida on Thursday. Of course, we came out on the right side in that one, backing the Panthers at a very fair price. Here, the value shifts back to the Devils as they head to Carolina to take on the Hurricanes, who are coming off a blowout win over the Flyers in Philadelphia last night. I'm certainly not sold on this 'Canes squad, which has played a rather uneven brand of hockey for much of the season. The Devils have certainly been the more consistent team and I expect them to bounce back from what was a predictably flat performance last night. Take New Jersey (10*). |
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03-01-18 | Devils v. Panthers -133 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 23 h 6 m | Show | |
My selection is on Florida over New Jersey at 7:35 pm et on Thursday. I'll back the Panthers on Thursday night as they host the Devils in a clash of surging Eastern Conference squads. New Jersey is coming off a big 3-2 win in Pittsburgh on Tuesday but I expect to see somewhat of a letdown here. The Devils certainly can't afford to let down their guard against a Panthers team that is playing some of its best hockey of the season. Florida has climbed back into the playoff race, perhaps by no coincidence turning things around since getting Roberto Luongo back from injury between the pipes. We're being asked to lay a reasonable price with the home side here. Take Florida (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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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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02-06-18 | 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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02-03-18 | 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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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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01-22-18 | 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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01-18-18 | 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 | 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 | 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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01-04-18 | 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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12-12-17 | 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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12-02-17 | 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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11-29-17 | 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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11-24-17 | 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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11-20-17 | 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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11-06-17 | 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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10-24-17 | 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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10-10-17 | 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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10-04-17 | 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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05-21-17 | Senators v. Penguins -185 | 0-7 | Win | 100 | 19 h 8 m | Show | |
My selection is on Pittsburgh over Ottawa at 3 pm et on Sunday. We won with the Pens on Friday night and I won't hesitate to go back to the well with them again on Sunday. We're dealing with a steep price here, but I actually believe it could be even higher. The Pens got back to being the aggressors in Game 4 on Friday night and I look for plenty of carry-over from that performance on Sunday afternoon. Note that while Pittsburgh is just an even 1-1 on home ice in this series, it has gone an impressive 36-7-6 at PPG Paints Arena this season. I had the Pens winning this series in six and I'm sticking with that prediction now. Take Pittsburgh (9*). |
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05-20-17 | Predators +109 v. Ducks | 3-1 | Win | 109 | 23 h 29 m | Show | |
My selection is on Nashville over Anaheim at 7:15 pm et on Saturday. The Preds relinquished control of this series in a hard-fought 3-2 overtime loss on Friday night – their first home loss of these playoffs. I do look for them to bounce back as the scene shifts back to Anaheim on Saturday, however. The Ducks are certainly not invincible on home ice, having already dropped three games at the Honda Center in these playoffs. Meanwhile, Nashville has proven to be a tough out on the road all season and the Preds know that they could really use a victory here in order to avoid needing back-to-back wins to prevail in this series. Nashville is going to need another ‘W’ in Anaheim in this series, and why not get it here, when its back isn’t truly against the wall. The Preds couldn’t match the Ducks energy in Game 4 but perhaps that was to be expected with Anaheim coming off a loss. Now the shoe is on the other foot. Take Nashville (10*). |
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05-19-17 | Penguins -113 v. Senators | Top | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 24 h 60 m | Show |
NHL Conference Final Game of the Year. My selection is on Pittsburgh over Ottawa at 8 pm et on Friday. I fully expect to see the Penguins bounce back from arguably their worst performance of the playoffs on Friday night in Ottawa. Look for the Pens to consider going with Matt Murray between the pipes just to provide a spark after a sluggish start to this series. Even if he isn't manning the net, I still like Pittsburgh in this one. Ottawa came out like a house on fire against Pittsburgh in Game 3 on Wednesday night but will have a tough time getting back up to that level now that it has grabbed the 2-1 series lead. Now the Pens need to come out as the aggressors and I'm confident they will. We've yet to see Pittsburgh's best players play like its best players through three games, but that will change. Look for Sidney Crosby to hoist the team on his back in this one as the Pens even up this series at two games apiece. Take Pittsburgh (10*). |
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05-18-17 | Ducks v. Predators -145 | 3-2 | Loss | -145 | 24 h 32 m | Show | |
My selection is on Nashville over Anaheim at 8 pm et on Thursday. The Preds are undefeated on home ice in these playoffs and there's little reason to jump ship when it comes to that trend on Thursday night. While I don't expect the Ducks to go away quietly in this series, I don't believe we'll see a true answer back from them until the series shifts back to Anaheim for Game 5 - when their backs are truly against the wall. The Predators have looked like the significantly better team through the first three games of this series. Perhaps that was never more evident than in Game 3 on Tuesday night. The Ducks last victory here at Bridgestone Arena came back in April 2016 - during the opening round of last year's playoffs. They're facing an entirely different Preds squad this time around, however. Take Nashville (10*). |
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05-10-17 | Oilers +108 v. Ducks | 1-2 | Loss | -100 | 26 h 51 m | Show | |
My selection is on Edmonton over Anaheim at 10 pm et on Wednesday. I'll back the Oilers to put away the Ducks in Game 7 in Anaheim on Wednesday night. The road team had won the first four games in this series before the Ducks and Oilers traded victories over the last two contests. We saw Edmonton respond favorably after blowing a 3-0 lead late in the third period in Game 5, and that said a lot in my opinion. As a whole, I can't help but feel the Oilers have been the better team in this series. In this decisive Game 7 I look for Edmonton's goaltending edge to prove to be the difference with Cam Talbot coming up big. Take Edmonton (10*). |
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05-09-17 | Senators v. Rangers -165 | 4-2 | Loss | -165 | 23 h 9 m | Show | |
My selection is on New York over Ottawa at 7:30 pm et on Tuesday. This has been a tightly-contested albeit home-dominated series so far, and I don't expect anything to change on Tuesday night as the Rangers try to force a seventh and deciding game back in Ottawa. New York is known for its prowess away from home this season but the fact is, the Rangers haven't gotten it done in Ottawa in this series, letting numerous leads slip away en route to losing all three contests. Here at home it's been a completely different story as New York hasn't lost since Game 3 of the opening round against Montreal. The Rangers have looked like a far more poised team on home ice, and I expect to see more of the same on Tuesday. The home team has now won seven straight meetings in this series going back to December. Take New York (10*). |
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05-08-17 | Capitals v. Penguins -115 | Top | 5-2 | Loss | -115 | 24 h 44 m | Show |
NHL Eastern Conference Game of the Month. My selection is on Pittsburgh over Washington at 7:30 pm et on Monday. We won with the Capitals in Game 5 of this series on Saturday night. While the Penguins couldn't close the deal in that one, they did carry a lead into the third period, which I give them credit for. They knew the Caps were going to throw everything at them in that one. The same thing applies on Monday but I believe the Pens will be ready back at home. Pittsburgh certainly doesn't want to go back to Washington for what amounts to a Game 7 coin flip. This is a veteran squad that has been here before, and I'm confident we'll see the Pens best effort of the series to date. Sidney Crosby returned on Saturday and didn't look any worse for wear. Expect him to be even sharper on Monday. Take Pittsburgh (10*). |
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05-07-17 | Blues v. Predators -160 | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 20 h 34 m | Show | |
My selection is on Nashville over St. Louis at 3:05 pm et on Sunday. The Predators blew their first chance at closing out this series on Friday night but that wasn't unexpected by any means (we cashed our Second Round Game of the Year with the Blues). Nashville isn't accustomed to finishing off playoff series' let alone on the road (keep in mind they swept the Blackhawks with the clincher coming on home ice in round one). It wasn't for lack of trying as the Preds did hang tough against St. Louis on Friday, ultimately falling as a result of an early third period goal. I don't expect the Preds to wilt in the face of high expectations and pressure in front of a rabid home crowd in 'Smashville' on Sunday afternoon. We're being asked to lay a reasonable price to back the superior squad here. Take Nashville (10*). |
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05-06-17 | Penguins v. Capitals -165 | 2-4 | Win | 100 | 23 h 48 m | Show | |
My selection is on Washington over Pittsburgh at 7:15 pm et on Saturday. We're dealing with a pretty lofty price to back the Caps in this one, but I believe the number could be even higher. Yes, Sidney Crosby is back practicing with the Pens but whether he plays on Saturday remains to be seen. Even if he does go, who's to say how effective he'll be or whether he'll have a real impact on this game. For the Caps, this is the end of the line, or potentially could be. The window is closing on this era of Capitals hockey and with their backs against the wall, I do expect them to turn in their best effort of the series. The last game could have easily gone either way. That was with the Caps bringing a less than stellar performance to the table. Take Washington (10*). |
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05-05-17 | Predators v. Blues -109 | Top | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 35 h 22 m | Show |
NHL Second Round Game of the Year. My selection is on St. Louis over Nashville at 8 pm et on Friday. You’d be hard-pressed to find anyone willing to give the Blues a shot at coming back to win this series. While that’s a tall task to be sure, I am confident we’ll see St. Louis respond favorably back at home and force this series back to Nashville for Game 6. I had this pegged as a seven-game series from the start and to be honest I haven’t seen anything to indicate otherwise. Yes, the Preds have looked rock solid but it’s not as if they’ve wiped the floor with the Blues. St. Louis actually outshot Nashville 33-25 in Game 4 on Tuesday night, throwing everything it had at Pekka Rinne in the third period. That was the type of period the Blues can build off of here in Game 5. We haven’t seen Jake Allen play his best for St. Louis in this series after standing on his head at times against the Wild in round one. I look for him to turn in a stellar effort on Friday night as St. Louis lives to fight another day. Note that this will be the Preds first opportunity to close out an opponent on the road in these playoffs. For a team that hasn’t enjoyed a ton of playoff success in recent years, I believe they’ll be in tough on this night. Take St. Louis (10*). |
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05-04-17 | Senators v. Rangers -168 | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 23 h 17 m | Show | |
My selection is on New York over Ottawa at 7:30 pm et on Thursday. The Senators have certainly had plenty of 'puck luck' in these playoffs, going 4-1 in overtime games. I don't see them taking command of this series with a victory on Thursday night in Manhattan. The Rangers got back in the series with a win on Tuesday and I'm confident they'll build off that performance here. New York has now reeled off three straight wins on home ice dating back to the opening round against Montreal. Meanwhile, Ottawa hasn't won a game at MSG since last November. We're being asked to lay a considerable price with the Rangers here but it's warranted in my opinion. Take New York (9*). |
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05-03-17 | Ducks v. Oilers -118 | Top | 4-3 | Loss | -118 | 26 h 7 m | Show |
NHL Western Conference Game of the Month. My selection is on Edmonton over Anaheim at 10 pm et on Wednesday. I really like the way this one sets up for the Oilers. They stole the first two games of this series in Anaheim before returning home and falling behind 3-0 early in Game 3. While they did rally to tie things up, it ultimately wasn't enough as Cam Talbot had an off night in goal and they fell by a 6-3 score. I like the fact that they're coming off a two-day layoff here. And the Ducks suddenly have new injury concerns with Patrick Eaves sidelined with a 'lower-body injury'. Anaheim goaltender John Gibson came up huge after the game was tied 3-3 in Game 3 but I still feel the Oilers have the edge in that department with Talbot. As I mentioned, he wasn't sharp on Sunday, but I'm confident he'll bounce back here. There's a reason the Oilers were pegged as Stanley Cup favorites as of this past weekend. Take Edmonton (10*). |
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05-02-17 | Senators v. Rangers -162 | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 23 h 36 m | Show | |
My selection is on New York over Ottawa at 7 pm et on Tuesday. I’ll back the Rangers to get back in this series on Tuesday night on home ice. This series obviously could just as easily be 2-0 Rangers at this point. New York coughed up Game 2, giving up two late third period goals before falling in double overtime. I do expect this veteran squad to respond favorably back on MSG ice on Tuesday, however. It’s often been said a series doesn’t really begin until a team wins on the road. Well that hasn’t happened yet in this series and I don’t see that changing here. The Sens caught a break facing an injury-depleted Bruins squad in the opening round and rolled to a 4-2 series victory. This isn’t going to be a cakewalk against the Rangers. We’re being asked to lay a fairly steep price with the Blueshirts here, but I actually believe the line could be even higher. Take New York (10*). |
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04-30-17 | Blues +129 v. Predators | 1-3 | Loss | -100 | 19 h 4 m | Show | |
My selection is on St. Louis over Nashville at 3 pm et on Sunday. These two teams have split the first two games of this series with the Preds finally dropping their first game of the postseason on Friday night. I look for the Blues to put together the right gameplan for this key Game 3 matchup and steal back home ice advantage with a victory. St. Louis has proven to be an excellent road team this season, going 25-17-2. While Nashville is a force to be reckoned with on home ice, it will be facing some adversity for the first time in these playoffs, coming off its first loss. I simply feel the value is with the Blues in a series that is nothing more than a toss-up all the way. Take St. Louis (10*). |
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04-29-17 | Rangers -108 v. Senators | 5-6 | Loss | -108 | 26 h 53 m | Show | |
My selection is on New York over Ottawa at 3 pm et on Saturday. The Senators took the opening game of this series, carrying the play for much of that contest. It likely would have been far more lopsided were it not for the heroics of Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist. I look for the Blueshirts to respond on Saturday afternoon, however. New York has been one of the best road teams in the NHL this season so bouncing back here would come as no surprise. It’s not as if the Sens have a tremendous home ice advantage, noting that they didn’t even sell out Game 1. I expect to see the Rangers do a much better job of finishing their opportunities on Saturday afternoon. This has the makings of a long series. Take New York (10*). |
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04-28-17 | Oilers v. Ducks -138 | 2-1 | Loss | -138 | 26 h 14 m | Show | |
My selection is on Anaheim over Edmonton at 10:30 pm et on Friday. I'll back the Ducks to rebound from a disappointing Game 1 performance on home ice as they try to even things up on Friday night in Anaheim. The Oilers played a perfect road game in the series opener but will be hard-pressed to duplicate that performance here. The Ducks realize the importance of getting a victory here before the series shifts to Edmonton. This is a veteran Anaheim squad, and one that rolled past the Flames in four games in the first round. Perhaps that 5-3 setback on Wednesday night was the wake-up call the Ducks needed. The Oilers may be young and relatively inexperienced, but they're the real deal. Now that they've got the Ducks attention, look for Anaheim respond on Friday night. Take Anaheim (10*). |
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04-23-17 | Capitals v. Maple Leafs +130 | Top | 2-1 | Loss | -100 | 22 h 21 m | Show |
NHL Eastern Conference Game of the Month. My selection is on Toronto over Washington at 7:05 pm et on Sunday. There's no doubt in my mind, this series is going seven games. The Leafs gave the Caps all they could handle in Game 6 of this series on Friday night, but Washington ultimately prevailed in overtime. There's no reason for the young Leafs to be down on themselves after that performance, and I fully expect them to come to play in what could be their final home game of the campaign on Sunday evening. There's not much more than can be said about this matchup at this point. The Leafs have had the apparent speed advantage while the Caps have obviously shown a little more skill and poise. But home ice can be the great equalizer in this case. Some teams would feel the pressure in such a situation, but the Leafs have played like a team with nothing to lose all series long, and that won't change - even with their backs against the wall on Sunday. Take Toronto (10*). |
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04-22-17 | Canadiens v. Rangers +100 | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 24 h 40 m | Show | |
My selection is on New York over Montreal at 8:05 pm et on Saturday. The Habs may be the team on the brink of elimination here, but I believe we'll see the Rangers play a desperate brand of hockey as well, knowing they would be hard pressed to win a third game in Montreal in this series (Game 7 would be in Montreal). The Rangers have pushed the Habs to the brink of elimination thanks to playing smart hockey, exposing the Habs weakness, which has been their defensive zone coverage. In fact, were it not for Carey Price's heroics, this series would likely already be over. The Rangers have been the better team for the bulk of the series and I expect them to play loose back at home which a chance to send Montreal packing. Take New York (10*). |
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04-22-17 | Blues v. Wild -178 | 4-3 | Loss | -178 | 19 h 48 m | Show | |
My selection is in Minnesota over St. Louis at 3:05 pm et on Saturday. I have a tough time believing the Blues can win three games in Minnesota in this series, noting that the Wild have gone 27-13-3 here on home ice this season. As far as I'm concerned, the Wild are back in this series, even though they still trail 3-1. The Blues were very fortunate to grab the first three games in this series, particularly the first two in Minnesota, where the Wild carried the play. The Wild were finally able to solve Jake Allen in Game 4, and I look for some carry over from that performance here. While we're dealing with a fairly steep price, I actually believe it could be even higher. Take Minnesota (9*). |
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04-21-17 | Bruins v. Senators +100 | 3-2 | Loss | -100 | 24 h 47 m | Show | |
My selection is on Ottawa over Boston at 7:35 pm et on Friday. I'll back the Senators to wrap up this series on Friday night. The Bruins took their best shot at the Sens on Wednesday night on home ice, but still fell short, thanks in large part to a goal that was called back in the second period due to a missed offside call. Now I look for Ottawa to get back to its free-wheeling ways, and prove too much for the Bruins depleted defense. The Sens have essentially carried the play in this series since the third period of Game 2. I'm just not sure Boston has the horses to get back in this series at this point, especially on the road. Take Ottawa (10*). |
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04-20-17 | Sharks v. Oilers -129 | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 26 h 10 m | Show | |
My selection is on Edmonton over San Jose at 10:35 pm et on Thursday. Give me the Oilers to bounce back from an ugly 7-0 loss suffered two nights ago. Edmonton turned in arguably its worst effort of the entire season in that contest, clearly suffering a major letdown after grabbing a 2-1 series lead with a gritty road win in Game 3. Back at home, I'm confident we'll see a much sharper performance from the Oilers. The Sharks aren't going to roll over, certainly not after enjoy such success in Game 4, but I also don't believe they have the team to ultimately get past the Oilers in this series. Look for Connor McDavid to finally take center stage after a slow start to the series, leading the Oil to a much needed victory on home ice. Take Edmonton (10*). |
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04-19-17 | Ducks v. Flames -105 | 3-1 | Loss | -105 | 26 h 13 m | Show | |
My selection is on Calgary over Anaheim at 10:05 pm et on Wednesday. I don't expect to see the Flames simply fold the tent in this series. Yes, the Ducks have taken full control with three straight victories, but all three of those wins came by a single goal and last time out they needed to rally from a 4-1 deficit to secure a 5-4 overtime result. I believe we'll finally see a complete effort from the Flames on Wednesday night as they send this series back to Anaheim for a fifth game. Take Calgary (10*). |
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04-18-17 | Oilers +107 v. Sharks | 0-7 | Loss | -100 | 26 h 12 m | Show | |
My selection is on Edmonton over San Jose at 10:05 pm et on Tuesday. The Sharks have played an awful lot of hockey over the last year or so and I believe it's catching up with them now. Edmonton has carried the play from the opening faceoff in this series and I look for the Oilers to take full control with a victory on Tuesday night in San Jose. Edmonton has now taken five of the last six meetings in this series. The Sharks lone win of course came in the opener of this series, by way of overtime. Of all the teams in the playoffs right now, the Sharks may be in the worst form. They're banged up with a number of key players playing hurt. Connor McDavid makes a splash and the Oilers push the Sharks to the brink of elimination here. Take Edmonton (10*). |
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04-18-17 | Canadiens v. Rangers -105 | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 23 h 10 m | Show | |
My selection is on New York over Montreal at 7:05 pm et on Tuesday. It's easy to forget that the Rangers appeared to have full control of this series in the third period of Game 2 before the Habs flipped the switch. Montreal essentially dominated Game 3 here in Manhattan but I expect a positive response from the Rangers on Tuesday night. Henrik Lundqvist has stood on his head at times to keep the Rangers afloat in this series and I look for him to get some support in Game 4. As far as I'm concerned, we've yet to see New York's best game in this series. It has to realize the importance of getting a 'w' in this one. Take New York (10*). |
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04-17-17 | Blackhawks +102 v. Predators | 2-3 | Loss | -100 | 26 h 33 m | Show | |
My selection is on Chicago over Nashville at 9:35 pm et on Monday. The Blackhawks were flat out embarrassed in Game 2 of this series against Nashville, falling by a 5-0 score. It was a shocking lifeless performance from the 'Hawks after getting shutout in the series opener. I'm confident we'll see them respond in a big way as the scene shifts to Nashville on Monday night. Note that the road team has now won three straight and six of the last nine meetings in this series. Chicago has come away victorious in each of its last two trips to the Music City. I don't expect a veteran, championship caliber team like the 'Hawks to fold the tent after falling into an 0-2 hole. If anything that ugly loss on Saturday should serve to galvanize the team heading into Game 3. Take Chicago (10*). |
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04-16-17 | Oilers +118 v. Sharks | 1-0 | Win | 118 | 15 h 4 m | Show | |
My selection is on Edmonton over San Jose at 10:05 pm et on Sunday. The Sharks are certainly the more experienced team and after dropping Game 2 in Edmonton most will assume they bounce back here at home, where wins have been tough to come by for the opposition over the years. I don't see it playing out that way, however. The Oilers have actually carried the play for the majority of the first two games of this series. They came up big with two shorthanded goals to secure a 2-0 victory in Game 2, with Cam Talbot a rock between the pipes once again. That's one area where I feel the Oilers have a decisive edge. While we saw some opening game jitters from the Oil in the series opener, they learned a lot, letting a 2-0 lead slip away in an overtime loss. I look for them to take another positive step on Sunday night in California. Take Edmonton (10*). |
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04-16-17 | Wild -105 v. Blues | 1-3 | Loss | -105 | 18 h 23 m | Show | |
My selection is on Minnesota over St. Louis at 3:05 pm et on Sunday. I'll back the Wild as they aim to avoid an 0-3 hole against the Blues on Sunday afternoon in St. Louis. This series was considered a toss-up by most heading in, but so far it's been all Blues, at least as far as the series ledger goes, after they stole back-to-back games in Minnesota. The Wild aren't about to fold the tent, however. They went 22-13-4 on the road during the regular season and this might as well be Game 7 for them, as it's highly unlikely they would dig themselves out of an 0-3 deficit against a team as solid as the Blues. I have a lot of respect for St. Louis but let's face it, the first two games were really nothing more than a roll of the dice as the Wild outshot the Blues in both contests. Take Minnesota (10*). |
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04-15-17 | Flames v. Ducks -155 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 11 h 57 m | Show | |
My selection is on Anaheim over Calgary at 10:35 pm et on Saturday. The Flames streak of futility continues in Anaheim as they have now gone 28 games without posting a win on The Pond. Things won't get any easier on Saturday night. The Ducks actually took a pretty good punch from Calgary in the series opener but still posted a 3-2 victory. Anaheim's best players were its best players, simple as that. While I do expect the Flames to turn in another strong road effort in Game 2, I don't believe it will be enough. We've actually seen a move toward Calgary with this line since opening. That move isn't warranted. Take Anaheim (10*). |
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04-15-17 | Predators v. Blackhawks -171 | 5-0 | Loss | -171 | 9 h 31 m | Show | |
My selection is on Chicago over Nashville at 8:05 pm et on Saturday. I'll back the Blackhawks to even this series at a game apiece on Saturday night at the United Center. Chicago ran into a hot goalie in the series opener as Pekka Rinne posted an improbable shutout. I'm confident we'll see the 'Hawks solve the Rinne riddle on Saturday night, however as this is a veteran, well-coached team that realizes the importance of evening this series before heading to Nashville for Games 3 and 4. We're dealing with a fairly lofty line here, but I believe it could be even higher. Take Chicago (9*). |
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04-14-17 | Rangers +135 v. Canadiens | Top | 3-4 | Loss | -100 | 23 h 5 m | Show |
NHL First Round Game of the Year. My selection is on New York over Montreal at 7:05 pm et on Friday. The Canadiens dropped the opener of this series on home ice on Wednesday night and that was about as demoralizing as a defeat as they come at this early stage of the playoffs. I don't see the Habs picking themselves up off the mat on Friday night. The Rangers are a quality team. Few gave them a chance entering this series but they certainly made their presence known in Game 1. Henrik Lundqvist has a giant chip on his shoulder, and played like it on Wednesday, pitching the first shutout by a Rangers goaltender in Montreal in the playoffs since 1950. Look for New York to build off of that performance on Friday night. The Habs simply can't score enough to get this series even. Take New York (10*). |
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04-13-17 | Flames v. Ducks -153 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 27 h 27 m | Show | |
My selection is on Anaheim over Calgary at 10:35 pm et on Thursday. The Ducks have defeated the Flames 27 straight times here in Anaheim. I don't believe the opener of this series is the spot where the Flames finally end that streak of futility. In fact, I feel the Ducks are one of the more undervalued commodities entering these playoffs. The window of opportunity may be closing on Anaheim, but it loaded up prior to the trade deadline, and even with key d-man Cam Fowler sidelined, this is still a team that is capable of going on a run. The Flames not only reached the playoffs two years ago, but won a series. They were a disappointment last year, but have once again reached the postseason. I'm still not sure they have the horses to beat the Ducks, however. Look for Anaheim to do an excellent job of keeping Johnny Gaudreau in check as it takes the opener of this series. Take Anaheim (10*). |
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04-12-17 | Bruins v. Senators +115 | 2-1 | Loss | -100 | 23 h 6 m | Show | |
My selection is on Ottawa over Boston at 7:05 pm et on Wednesday. I believe the Senators are one of the most undervalued commodities to start the opening round of the NHL Playoffs. They've been set as a considerable underdog against the Bruins, despite dominating the regular season series and despite owning home ice advantage. I look for the Sens to gain the upper hand in Game 1 at home. Both teams are a little bit banged up, particularly on the blue line. But I believe the Sens are better suited to handle those nicks and bruises, and let's face it, they've owned a strong home ice advantage all season long. They realize the importance of getting off to a strong start in this series. Take Ottawa (10*). |
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04-08-17 | Islanders v. Devils +140 | Top | 4-2 | Loss | -100 | 21 h 19 m | Show |
NHL Underdog Game of the Month. My selection is on New Jersey over New York at 6:05 pm et on Saturday. The Islanders obviously have a lot more to play for in this one as they try to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. However, with nothing to lose, I look for the Devils to come up with a big effort and steal a victory on home ice. Keep in mind, the home team has won six of the last seven meetings in this series. The Isles have won four games in a row while the Devils have dropped seven of their last eight overall - most recently giving up seven goals in a losing effort against the Penguins on Thursday. So this would appear to be a gimme for the Isles. I don't see it playing out that way on the ice, however. Excellent value with the home side in a game where it can certainly play loose. Take New Jersey (10*). |
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04-06-17 | Jets v. Blue Jackets -172 | 5-4 | Loss | -172 | 23 h 32 m | Show | |
My selection is on Columbus over Winnipeg at 7:05 pm et on Thursday. The Blue Jackets are in a strong bounce-back position on Thursday night as they return home following a tough 4-1 loss in Pittsburgh on Tuesday. Columbus had to get a shot of confidence yesterday with the news that the Pens would be without Kris Letang for 4-6 months. Of course, the Jackets are set to face off against Pittsburgh in the opening round of the playoffs. The Jackets check in 28-11-1 at home this season. Meanwhile, the Jets are just 17-17-6 on the road. These two teams have met just once this season with the Jackets skating to a 5-3 win in Winnipeg. With noting to lose, the Jets have played some of their best hockey, going 5-0 over their last five games. I believe that streak comes to an end here. Take Columbus (8*). |
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04-04-17 | Flames v. Ducks -138 | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 26 h 1 m | Show | |
My selection is on Anaheim over Calgary at 10:05 pm et on Tuesday. I'll back the Ducks as they return to home ice - where they've gone an impressive 26-8-4 this season - to host the Flames on Tuesday night. Anaheim of course defeated Calgary on the road on Sunday night. The Flames have played an uneven brand of hockey lately, going 3-4 over their last seven games. Meanwhile, the Ducks check in 6-2 over their last eight games, with each of their two losses coming by way of overtime. The Ducks have owned this series over the years and they'll be looking to make a statement here in advance of what could be an opening round playoff matchup. Take Anaheim (10*). |
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04-02-17 | Islanders v. Sabres -129 | 4-2 | Loss | -129 | 19 h 37 m | Show | |
My selection is on Buffalo over New York at 3:05 pm et on Sunday. I'll back the Sabres on home ice on Sunday afternoon. The Islanders have struggled after clawing their way back into the Eastern Conference playoff race. Now with John Tavares and Travis Hamonic among those sidelined due to injuries, I don't see them picking themselves up off the mat in Buffalo on Sunday. The Sabres are coming off a tough 3-1 loss in Columbus, but it wasn't for lack of trying as Buffalo outshot Columbus by a wide 42-29 margin. Note that the Sabres are 4-2 over their last six contests. They've quietly piled up 19 regulation time victories on home ice this season. Take Buffalo (10*). |
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04-01-17 | Ducks +113 v. Oilers | Top | 2-3 | Loss | -100 | 25 h 27 m | Show |
NHL Pacific Division Game of the Year. My selection is on Anaheim over Edmonton at 10:05 pm et on Saturday. The Ducks weren't able to grab two points in their last game on Thursday night in Winnipeg but I look for them to bounce back here and widen their lead atop the Pacific Division. The Oilers were in a clear letdown spot after clinching a playoff spot but still managed to pull out a 2-1 victory over the reeling Sharks on Thursday. They'll face a tougher challenge here as Anaheim has gone 7-0-2 over its last nine contests. The Oilers are of course red hot as well but it's worth noting that their one loss over their last nine contests came against these Ducks. The road team is 5-4 in the last nine meetings in this series. Take Anaheim (10*). |
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03-19-18 | Kings v. Wild -135 | Top | 4-3 | Loss | -135 | 24 h 53 m | Show |
03-09-18 | Ducks v. Stars -145 | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 11 h 6 m | Show | |
03-08-18 | Jets -109 v. Devils | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 10 h 7 m | Show | |
03-07-18 | Penguins +100 v. Flyers | 5-2 | Win | 100 | 23 h 17 m | Show | |
03-04-18 | Golden Knights v. Devils +106 | 3-2 | Loss | -100 | 20 h 17 m | Show | |
03-04-18 | Predators v. Avalanche +116 | 4-3 | Loss | -100 | 18 h 21 m | Show | |
03-02-18 | Devils +121 v. Hurricanes | 1-3 | Loss | -100 | 12 h 29 m | Show | |
03-01-18 | Devils v. Panthers -133 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 23 h 6 m | Show | |
02-22-18 | Avalanche +118 v. Oilers | Top | 2-3 | Loss | -100 | 25 h 49 m | Show |
02-22-18 | Sharks v. Predators -160 | 1-7 | Win | 100 | 12 h 45 m | Show | |
02-21-18 | Stars v. Ducks -130 | 0-2 | Win | 100 | 14 h 53 m | Show | |
02-20-18 | Predators -113 v. Red Wings | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 11 h 28 m | Show | |
02-20-18 | Canadiens v. Flyers -164 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 23 h 57 m | Show | |
02-20-18 | Lightning -105 v. Capitals | Top | 4-2 | Win | 100 | 11 h 5 m | Show |
02-19-18 | Wild v. Islanders +110 | 5-3 | Loss | -100 | 5 h 1 m | Show | |
02-18-18 | Penguins -106 v. Blue Jackets | Top | 5-2 | Win | 100 | 9 h 60 m | Show |
02-18-18 | Flyers -130 v. Rangers | 7-4 | Win | 100 | 3 h 53 m | Show | |
02-17-18 | Capitals -105 v. Blackhawks | 1-7 | Loss | -105 | 13 h 59 m | Show | |
02-17-18 | Maple Leafs v. Penguins -125 | 3-5 | Win | 100 | 12 h 35 m | Show | |
02-17-18 | Oilers v. Coyotes +100 | 0-1 | Win | 100 | 9 h 3 m | Show | |
02-16-18 | Flyers +122 v. Blue Jackets | 2-1 | Win | 122 | 22 h 16 m | Show | |
02-12-18 | Panthers +130 v. Oilers | 7-5 | Win | 130 | 25 h 44 m | Show | |
02-12-18 | Lightning +100 v. Maple Leafs | Top | 3-4 | Loss | -100 | 23 h 51 m | Show |
02-06-18 | Flames +101 v. Blackhawks | 3-2 | Win | 101 | 24 h 56 m | Show | |
02-03-18 | Maple Leafs +100 v. Bruins | 1-4 | Loss | -100 | 22 h 26 m | Show | |
01-30-18 | Wild v. Blue Jackets -120 | 3-2 | Loss | -120 | 23 h 60 m | Show | |
01-25-18 | Sabres v. Canucks -146 | 4-0 | Loss | -146 | 25 h 26 m | Show | |
01-23-18 | Jets v. Sharks -117 | Top | 5-4 | Loss | -117 | 26 h 2 m | Show |
01-22-18 | Islanders v. Coyotes +105 | 2-3 | Win | 105 | 10 h 4 m | Show | |
01-18-18 | Sharks v. Avalanche +101 | 3-5 | Win | 101 | 24 h 7 m | Show | |
01-18-18 | Blues -118 v. Senators | 4-1 | Win | 100 | 23 h 55 m | Show | |
01-17-18 | Penguins +104 v. Ducks | 3-5 | Loss | -100 | 26 h 42 m | Show | |
01-16-18 | Sharks v. Coyotes +125 | 3-2 | Loss | -100 | 24 h 29 m | Show | |
01-16-18 | Blues +130 v. Maple Leafs | Top | 2-1 | Win | 130 | 23 h 51 m | Show |
01-15-18 | Ducks v. Avalanche +102 | 1-3 | Win | 102 | 18 h 23 m | Show | |
01-11-18 | Blue Jackets -155 v. Sabres | 1-3 | Loss | -155 | 22 h 16 m | Show | |
01-04-18 | Devils v. Stars -165 | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 12 h 19 m | Show | |
01-04-18 | Sharks +120 v. Maple Leafs | 2-3 | Loss | -100 | 22 h 20 m | Show | |
01-02-18 | Jets v. Avalanche +119 | 2-3 | Win | 119 | 25 h 40 m | Show | |
01-02-18 | Panthers v. Wild -133 | 1-5 | Win | 100 | 24 h 40 m | Show | |
12-12-17 | Oilers v. Blue Jackets -162 | 7-2 | Loss | -162 | 23 h 45 m | Show | |
12-02-17 | Red Wings v. Canadiens -153 | 1-10 | Win | 100 | 11 h 9 m | Show | |
11-29-17 | Senators v. Canadiens -130 | Top | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 24 h 32 m | Show |
11-28-17 | Stars v. Golden Knights -111 | 3-0 | Loss | -111 | 25 h 12 m | Show | |
11-24-17 | Jets v. Ducks -114 | 4-1 | Loss | -114 | 20 h 41 m | Show | |
11-20-17 | Flames +125 v. Capitals | Top | 4-1 | Win | 125 | 23 h 1 m | Show |
11-06-17 | Jets v. Stars -139 | 4-1 | Loss | -139 | 11 h 44 m | Show | |
10-30-17 | Canadiens v. Senators -115 | 8-3 | Loss | -115 | 24 h 40 m | Show | |
10-24-17 | Panthers +115 v. Canadiens | 1-5 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 22 m | Show | |
10-23-17 | Kings +136 v. Maple Leafs | 2-3 | Loss | -100 | 23 h 24 m | Show | |
10-21-17 | Maple Leafs v. Senators +101 | Top | 3-6 | Win | 101 | 11 h 9 m | Show |
10-19-17 | Devils v. Senators -148 | 5-4 | Loss | -148 | 23 h 48 m | Show | |
10-10-17 | Coyotes -102 v. Golden Knights | 2-5 | Loss | -102 | 26 h 2 m | Show | |
10-04-17 | Flyers v. Sharks -147 | 5-3 | Loss | -147 | 26 h 42 m | Show | |
06-11-17 | Penguins v. Predators -135 | 2-0 | Loss | -135 | 48 h 19 m | Show | |
06-08-17 | Predators v. Penguins -155 | Top | 0-6 | Win | 100 | 24 h 43 m | Show |
06-05-17 | Penguins +140 v. Predators | 1-4 | Loss | -100 | 25 h 35 m | Show | |
06-03-17 | Penguins v. Predators -129 | 1-5 | Win | 100 | 24 h 58 m | Show | |
05-31-17 | Predators v. Penguins -135 | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 34 h 17 m | Show | |
05-29-17 | Predators v. Penguins -160 | 3-5 | Win | 100 | 25 h 47 m | Show | |
05-25-17 | Senators v. Penguins -190 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 24 h 20 m | Show | |
05-23-17 | Penguins v. Senators +133 | 1-2 | Win | 133 | 24 h 58 m | Show | |
05-22-17 | Ducks v. Predators -140 | 3-6 | Win | 100 | 24 h 8 m | Show | |
05-21-17 | Senators v. Penguins -185 | 0-7 | Win | 100 | 19 h 8 m | Show | |
05-20-17 | Predators +109 v. Ducks | 3-1 | Win | 109 | 23 h 29 m | Show | |
05-19-17 | Penguins -113 v. Senators | Top | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 24 h 60 m | Show |
05-18-17 | Ducks v. Predators -145 | 3-2 | Loss | -145 | 24 h 32 m | Show | |
05-10-17 | Oilers +108 v. Ducks | 1-2 | Loss | -100 | 26 h 51 m | Show | |
05-09-17 | Senators v. Rangers -165 | 4-2 | Loss | -165 | 23 h 9 m | Show | |
05-08-17 | Capitals v. Penguins -115 | Top | 5-2 | Loss | -115 | 24 h 44 m | Show |
05-07-17 | Blues v. Predators -160 | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 20 h 34 m | Show | |
05-06-17 | Penguins v. Capitals -165 | 2-4 | Win | 100 | 23 h 48 m | Show | |
05-05-17 | Predators v. Blues -109 | Top | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 35 h 22 m | Show |
05-04-17 | Senators v. Rangers -168 | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 23 h 17 m | Show | |
05-03-17 | Ducks v. Oilers -118 | Top | 4-3 | Loss | -118 | 26 h 7 m | Show |
05-02-17 | Senators v. Rangers -162 | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 23 h 36 m | Show | |
04-30-17 | Blues +129 v. Predators | 1-3 | Loss | -100 | 19 h 4 m | Show | |
04-29-17 | Rangers -108 v. Senators | 5-6 | Loss | -108 | 26 h 53 m | Show | |
04-28-17 | Oilers v. Ducks -138 | 2-1 | Loss | -138 | 26 h 14 m | Show | |
04-23-17 | Capitals v. Maple Leafs +130 | Top | 2-1 | Loss | -100 | 22 h 21 m | Show |
04-22-17 | Canadiens v. Rangers +100 | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 24 h 40 m | Show | |
04-22-17 | Blues v. Wild -178 | 4-3 | Loss | -178 | 19 h 48 m | Show | |
04-21-17 | Bruins v. Senators +100 | 3-2 | Loss | -100 | 24 h 47 m | Show | |
04-20-17 | Sharks v. Oilers -129 | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 26 h 10 m | Show | |
04-19-17 | Ducks v. Flames -105 | 3-1 | Loss | -105 | 26 h 13 m | Show | |
04-18-17 | Oilers +107 v. Sharks | 0-7 | Loss | -100 | 26 h 12 m | Show | |
04-18-17 | Canadiens v. Rangers -105 | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 23 h 10 m | Show | |
04-17-17 | Blackhawks +102 v. Predators | 2-3 | Loss | -100 | 26 h 33 m | Show | |
04-16-17 | Oilers +118 v. Sharks | 1-0 | Win | 118 | 15 h 4 m | Show | |
04-16-17 | Wild -105 v. Blues | 1-3 | Loss | -105 | 18 h 23 m | Show | |
04-15-17 | Flames v. Ducks -155 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 11 h 57 m | Show | |
04-15-17 | Predators v. Blackhawks -171 | 5-0 | Loss | -171 | 9 h 31 m | Show | |
04-14-17 | Rangers +135 v. Canadiens | Top | 3-4 | Loss | -100 | 23 h 5 m | Show |
04-13-17 | Flames v. Ducks -153 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 27 h 27 m | Show | |
04-12-17 | Bruins v. Senators +115 | 2-1 | Loss | -100 | 23 h 6 m | Show | |
04-08-17 | Islanders v. Devils +140 | Top | 4-2 | Loss | -100 | 21 h 19 m | Show |
04-06-17 | Jets v. Blue Jackets -172 | 5-4 | Loss | -172 | 23 h 32 m | Show | |
04-04-17 | Flames v. Ducks -138 | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 26 h 1 m | Show | |
04-02-17 | Islanders v. Sabres -129 | 4-2 | Loss | -129 | 19 h 37 m | Show | |
04-01-17 | Ducks +113 v. Oilers | Top | 2-3 | Loss | -100 | 25 h 27 m | Show |