Sports Picks & Predictions

4* NHL - Money Line NO-BRAINER on Ducks -127

I like the value here with Anaheim as a relatively small home favorite against the Kings. This is just too good a price to pass up with the Ducks at home with how LA has been struggling on the road Kings are just 1-4 in their last 5 and have gone a miserable 2-13 away from home on the season. 

LA is also a miserable 0-8 on the road when playing a team with a losing record this season and have lost in this spot by an average score of 4.6 to 1.8. Expect more of the same tonight. Take Anaheim! 

3* NHL - Money Line MASSACRE on Predators -125

I like the value here with Nashville as a small road favorite against the Sabres. Predators come in off back-to-back wins, which saw them score 9 goals. They have won 5 of 8 overall and should have no problem making it 3 straight wins against Buffalo. Sabres are just 5-8 in their last 13.

Buffalo is off a 5-2 win at home against St Louis, but are just 3-13 in their last 16 off a home win by 2 or more. Predators have also thrived in road games that are expected to be high-scoring, going 30-16 in their last 46 away from home with a total of 6 or more. Take Nashville! 

3* NHL - Money Line MASSACRE on Senators +145

The Senators are worth a look as a decently priced road dog against the Canadiens on Wednesday. This is just too good a price to pass up with Ottawa right now. Senators have won 2 of 3 and have scored 13 goals in their last 3 games. 

Montreal is also playing well with 3 wins in their last 4 games, but are still just 3-9 in their last 12 and have a losing record at home. Another big thing is the Canadiens just played last night in Pittsburgh and are just 2-7 in their last 9 at hoe when playing on back-to-back days. Take Ottawa! 

3* NHL - Over/Under Total ANNIHILATOR on Flames/Coyotes under 5½ -130

I really like the value here with the UNDER 5.5 in tonight's NHL matchup between the Flames and Coyotes. Both teams have winning records overall and come in playing well. Calgary has won 5 in a row and Arizona is 3-1 in their last 4. These are the kind of games teams take their game up a notch. 

While both teams are fully capable of scoring a bunch of goals, I expect these two defenses to win out. Flames have held 6 of their last 7 opponents to 3 or fewer goals and the Coyotes have done the exact same. 

UNDER is 14-4 in Calgary's last 18 road games against a team with a winning record in the 1st half of the season and 10-3 in Coyotes last 13 against good offensive teams that are averaging 29 or more shots and are converting 17% or more. Take the UNDER! 

3* NHL - Money Line MASSACRE  on Devils +175

The Devils are definitely worth a look here as a huge road dog against the Stars. We are just getting too good a price here with New Jersey due to them coming in having lost 5 straight. Dallas has won their last 2 but are just 2-4 in their last 6 and continue to struggle to score. 

The Stars have scored 3 or fewer goals in 6 straight games and when you can't put the puck in the net on a consistent basis you can lose to anyone. Dallas also has a history of underperforming against bad teams, as they are just 10-19 in their last 29 vs a team that's won between 25% to 40% of their games. Take New Jersey! 

4* NHL - Money Line NO-BRAINER on Bruins -170

I got no problem laying the heavy juice with Boston on the money line in Monday's road game against the struggling Senators. Bruins are one of the best teams in the league, as they come in at 20-4, while Ottawa is just 12-17. Only three teams have fewer than the 25 points the Senators have posted in 2019. 

What I love here is we know we are getting a big effort from Boston, as they enter off back-to-back home losses to Chicago and Colorado. Ottawa on the other hand is in a free fall right now having lost 6 of their last 7. 

Bruins last game was a 4-1 loss to the Avalanche and that's worth noting, as they are 13-2 on the season after scoring 1 or fewer goals. Take Boston! 

4* NHL - Money Line MASSACRE on Oilers -165

I got no problem laying the big juice with Edmonton at home against the Sabres. Not only are the Oilers the better team, but Buffalo comes in just 5-11 on the road and have gone just 3-8 in their last 11 overall. 

Teams are scoring at will against this Sabres defense. Buffalo has allowed 3 or more in 5 of their last 7 games and are giving up 3.5 goals/game on the road this season. That's a big problem for the Sabres as they are only scoring 2.6 goals/game on the road and Edmonton is scoring 3.4 goals/game at home. No surprise Sabres are a mere 8-27 in their last 35 on the road against good offensive teams that are scoring 2.85 or more goals/game. Take Edmonton! 

4* NHL - Over/Under Total NO-BRAINER on Penguins/Red Wings under 6 +105

I like the value here with the UNDER in Saturday's NHL action between the Penguins and Red Wings. The books have completely missed the mark with this number, as both of these offenses are really struggling to score coming into this game. 

Pittsburgh has scored 3 or fewer goals in each of their last 4 games and their defense comes in having not allowed a goal in two straight games. Detroit has scored a whopping 5 goals in their last 6 games combined. Take the UNDER! 

3* NHL - Over/Under Total DESTROYER on Avalanche/Bruins under 6 +100

The UNDER is worth a look here in Saturday's NHL action between the Avalanche and Bruins. Colorado is playing their 3rd straight on the road and the first two games of their trip have been low scoring. They won 3-1 at Toronto and 3-2 at Montreal. 

Expect a similar type of game here against the Bruins. Boston has scored 3 or fewer goals in 5 straight games and have allowed 2 or fewer goals in 7 of their last 9. Bruins did give up 4 in their last game, but history suggests they will return to form, as the UNDER is 22-12 in Boston's last 34 at home after giving up 4 or more goals. Take the UNDER! 

3* NHL - Money Line MASSACRE on Penguins -165

The Penguins are worth a look here as a big home favorite against the Coyotes. Pittsburgh got back on track after back-to-back losses with a 3-0 win at home against the Blues on Wednesday. Penguins are a solid 4-2 now in their last 6 games and I look for them to have no problem cashing in a win against the Coyotes. 

Really tough spot here for Arizona, who is playing in the second game of a back-to-back road set and are also playing their 3rd road game in the last 4 days overall. Penguins have also owned this series, as they are 4-0 against the Coyotes over the last 3 seasons. Take Pittsburgh! 

4* NHL - Over/Under Total NO-BRAINER on Jets/Stars under 5½ -125

I like the value here with the UNDER 5.5 in Thursday's NHL action between the Jets and Stars. UNDER is 34-19 in Winnipeg's last 53 road games after winning 4/5 of their last 6 and 9-2 in their last 11 after playing their previous game at home. 

UNDER is also 30-13 in Dallas' last 43 home games after a game against a division rival, 10-2 in their last 12 off a blowout loss by 3 or more to a division foe and 7-1 in their last 8 at home when playing their 3rd game in 5 days. Take the UNDER! 

4* NHL - Money Line MASSACRE on Maple Leafs -115

I like the value here with the Maple Leafs as a small home favorite against the Avalanche on Wednesday. Colorado is the better team, but the Avalanche are just 8-6 on the road compared to 8-2 at home, so they are clearly more vulnerable away from home. 

I also like the fact that Toronto comes in playing well. While they lost last time out, they are 4-2 in their last 6 and are averaging 3.5 goals/game during this stretch. Colorado comes in off a 7-3 win over Chicago, but are just 5-12 in their last 17 after a game where they scored 6 or more. Take Toronto! 

3* NHL - Over/Under DESTROYER on Senators/Canucks under 6½ -115

The UNDER is worth a look in Tuesday's NHL action that has the Canucks hosting the Senators. It's just almost a no-brainer at this point to roll the dice with the UNDER in games involving Ottawa. UNDER is 8-2 in their last 10 and 11-4 in their 15 road games this season. 

It all has to do with their inability to score on a consistent basis and the high level they play at defensively. Senators have scored 2 or fewer goals in 7 of their last 9 games. During this same stretch they have allowed 2 or fewer goals 6 times. Vancouver has allowed 3 or fewer 5 of 6. Take the UNDER! 

4* NHL - Money Line MASSACRE on Wild +115

I like the value here with the Wild as a road dog against the Panthers. While both teams come into this matchup off a win, Minnesota has won 3 straight and 5 of 7, while Florida is just 1-3 in their last 4. 

Also, while the Panthers pitched a shutout in their last game against Nashville, they had allowed 4 or more in each of their previous 3 games. I just don't see them slowing down the Wild in this one. Minnesota is averaging 3.8 goals/game in their last 5. Take Minnesota! 

3* NHL - Over/Under Total ANNIHILATOR on Golden Knights/Rangers over 6 -110

The OVER is the play in Monday's NHL action between the Rangers and Golden Knights. The game is in New York and there's been a lot of high-scoring games when the Rangers play at home, as they average 3.6 goals/game and are allowing 3.1 goals/game on their home ice. 

Vegas comes in having won 2 straight, both by a single goal. OVER is 10-3 in the Knights last 13 when they come in having won 2 straight and 10-2 in their last 12 off back-to-back wins by 1 goal. OVER is also 16-7 in the Rangers last 23 after going UNDER the total in their previous two games. Take the OVER! 

3* NHL - Money Line NO-BRAINER on Bruins -185

I got no problem laying the big juice with Boston at home against the Canadiens on Sunday. The Bruins are the best team in the league with an incredible 18-3 record. They are 10-0-4 at home. No way they are losing to this Montreal team.

These two are headed in the opposite direction. Canadiens have lost 7 straight, while Boston has won 6 in a row. Bruins aren't just doing it with their offense, as they have held 5 of their last 6 opponents to 2 or fewer goals and are giving up just 2.4 goals/game at home on the season. Take Boston! 

4* NHL - Over/Under Total NO-BRAINER on Predators/Panthers over 6½ -120

I like the value here with the OVER in Saturday's NHL total between the Panthers and Predators. The OVER is almost a no-brainer at this point in game involving Florida. The OVER is 8-1 in the Panthers last 9 games and the only game that didn't cash had 6 goals coming up just a 0.5 goal shy of the 6.5 total. 

A big reason for all these overs is the Florida defense, which has allowed 4 or more goals in 4 straight and 7 of 9 overall. Nashville has scored 3 or more in 4 straight. OVER is 9-1 in the Panthers 10 homes games this season with a total of 6 or more and 18-3 in their last 21 off a road game where both teams scored at least 3 goals. Take the OVER! 

4* NHL - Over/Under Total ANNIHILATOR on Senators/Flames under 6 -105

The UNDER is worth a look in Saturday's NHL matchup between the Flames and Senators. Both of these offenses are struggling to produce. Calgary is averaging just 1.4 goal/game in their last 9 games and Ottawa has scored 2 or fewer goals in 3 straight and 6 of their last 8 overall. 

UNDER is 10-3 in the Senators last 13 games and 8-0-1 in the Flames last 9. UNDER is also 14-5 in Ottawa's last 19 road games when playing in the 2nd game of a back-to-back set and 10-2 in the Flames last 12 in the month of November. Take the UNDER! 

4* NHL - Over/Under Total DOMINATOR on Lightning/Capitals over 6½ -120

I'm confident the Capitals and Lightning will combine for at least 7 goals Friday afternoon. OVER has cashed in each of Tampa Bay's last 3 games and they are a big reason why, as they have scored 18 goals in their last 4 games, and have hit 3 or more in 8 of their last 9. 

Key here is the Lightning also give up their fair share of goals and the Capitals are more than capable of hanging a big number. They just scored 4 in their last game against Florida and are averaging 3.7 goals/game on the season. 

Lightning also tend to see a lot of high scoring games when they are playing on short rest. OVER is 6-0 in their last 6 when playing their 3rd game in 5 days. OVER is also 10-3 in Washington's last 13 after scoring 4 or more. Take the OVER! 

4* NHL - Money Line MASSACRE on Ducks -120

This line makes no sense and whenever something looks this obvious it's usually a good idea to look the other way. Winnipeg comes in having won 9 of their last 13 games. The Ducks on the other hand have a mere 11-wins for the entire season and are just 2-9 in their last 11. 

Anaheim is coming off a 3-0 win against the Islanders in their last home game and this just feels like a massive flat spot for the Jets, who are playing their second straight on the road, are coming off a big upset win at San Jose and have to play at LA tomorrow. Take Anaheim! 

3* NHL - Money Line DESTROYER on Golden Knights +120

I like the value here with Vegas as a small road dog against the Predators. While Nashville comes in having won 2 straight, both of those wins came against a struggling St Louis team, who is just 2-5 in their last 7. Prior to beating the Blues the Predators had dropped 6 straight. 

Even in the wins over St Louis the offense continued to struggle. Nashville has scored 3 or fewer in 6 of their last 7 games. Vegas has a solid defense. Knights are only giving up 2.4 over their last 5 and just 2.7 on the road this season.

Both teams are at or below .500. Knights are 12-2 in their last 14 vs a marginal losing team in the 1st half of the season and the Predators are 4-8 in their last 12 vs a team with a losing record. Take Las Vegas! 

3* NHL - Money Line MASSACRE on Flames -115

Calgary is worth a look here as a small favorite against the Sabres. You might be wondering how the Flames are favored here, as they are just 1-7 in their last 8 games and playing on the road. However, Buffalo hasn't been any better. They are just 2-9 in their last 11. 

Key here for me is rest. Buffalo will be playing their 3rd game in 4 nights and bad teams are typically the ones that struggle the most in these tough rest spots. Sabres are also a team to fade when things are going bad. They are 12-30 in their last 42 after losing 2 of their last 3 and a mere 4-16 in their last 20 when they come in having lost 8 or more of their last 10. Take Calgary! 

3* NHL - Money Line MASSACRE on Wild +125

This is too good a price to pass up with the Wild as a dog at New Jersey. I just don't feel the Devils are playing well enough to be more than a pick'em here. New Jersey is just 4-5 in their last 9. They don't score a lot (2.6 goals/game) and are not a good defensive team either (3.6 goals/game). 

Minnesota has struggled some of late, but are a dominant 30-14 in their last 44 when coming into a game off 2 or more consecutive losses. They are also 32-16 last 48 after giving up 3 or more goals in 2 straight games. Take Minnesota! 

3* NHL - Money Line MASSACRE on Penguins -150

The Penguins are worth a look here at home against the Flames. Pittsburgh is coming off a 4-1 win at home against New Jersey and seems to have figured out how to keep the offense afloat without the injured Sidney Crosby. 

I look for them to have no problem getting a win here against a Calgary team that is not playing well at all. Sure the Flames won last time out, but they had lost 6 straight prior to that win and are just 5-10 on the road this season. Take Pittsburgh! 

3* NHL - Money Line MASSACRE on Hurricanes -180

I got no problem laying the big juice with the Hurricanes at New Jersey Sunday night. Carolina comes in to this one playing well, as they just took down Florida 4-2 on Saturday and have won 5 of 6 overall. 

Same can't be said about the Devils, who have lost 5 straight and are playing absolutely no defense during this run. New Jersey has allowed 4 or more goals in 4 straight games. That's a problem against a Hurricanes offense that has scored 4 or more 5 of their last 6 games. Take Carolina! 

4* NHL - Money Line MASSACRE on Red Wings +140

Detroit is worth a shot here as a decently priced road dog against the Devils. I know the Red Wings have lost 4 straight, but all 4 losses have come by a mere 1-goal and the offense is producing with 3 or more in 6 of their last 7 games. 

New Jersey doesn't come in in great form. They have lost their last two getting outscored 9-2 in those two defeats. They scored just 1 goal in each defeat and have now scored 2 or fewer goals in 8 of their last 9. Take Detroit! 

3* NHL - Big Favorite PLAY OF THE DAY on Canadiens -200

I got no problem laying the big juice with Montreal at home against the Rangers. We know we are going to get a big effort here from the Canadiens after losing their last 3 and this New York team is one they can exploit. Rangers have allowed a staggering 18 goals in their last 4 games. 

The most recent game for NY was a 4-1 loss at Ottawa and that's worth noting as the Rangers are a miserable 4-17 in their last 21 off a road loss by 3 or more and 0-12 when playing on the road after a loss by 2 or more. Take Montreal! 

4* NHL - Money Line MASSACRE on Penguins -135

I like the value here with Pittsburgh as a small home favorite against the Devils. I know the Penguins are in a bit of a rut right now, having lost 6 of 9, but this New Jersey team is one they can get right against. 

Devils just can't score. NJ is averaging a mere 2.5 goals/game on the season and that drops down to a miserable 1.9 goals/game on the road. Penguins are 16-2 in their last 18 against bad offensive teams that are averaging 2.55 or fewer goals/game. They are also 21-3 in their last 24 at home when revening a loss of 1 goal. Take Pittsburgh! 

3* NHL - Undervalued DOG OF THE DAY on Canucks +155

Big time value here with Vancouver as a big road dog against the Predators. I know the Canucks come in having lost 3 straight and 7 of 8 overall, but it's not like Nashville is playing well. The Predators have lost 5 in a road and are also just 1-7 in their last 8 games. 

Nashville has just not been able to get their offense going of late. They have scored a mere 7 goals in their last 4 games combined. That's not a team that should be a big favorite against anyone. Predators have also lost 9 of their last 13 games in the 1st half of the season against a marginal losing team (40% to 49%) like the Canucks. Take Vancouver! 

3* NHL - Money Line MASSACRE on Penguins +125

I think the Penguins are showing some decent value here as a road dog against the Islanders. These two teams just played on Tuesday at Pittsburgh. New York squeaked out a 5-4 win. It's extremely difficult to win back-to-back games against the same team in such a short period of time, as the team that lost almost always shows up with more energy playing with revenge. 

Penguins are 31-13 on the money line when revenging a loss of 1 goal and are also 41-18 in their last 59 after giving up 5 or more goals in their previous game. Take Pittsburgh! 

3* NHL - Over/Under Total ANNIHILATOR on Capitals/Rangers under 6½ +120

The books have set the total too high here for this division matchup. Both the Capitals and Rangers are averaging just 2.7 goals/game in division games this season. 

It's also worth noting that these two played back on Oct. 18 at Washington, which the Capitals won 5-2. UNDER is 12-4 in the Rangers last 16 home games revenging a road loss of 2 or more. 

UNDER is 89-47 (65%) since 1996 when you have a team revenging a loss versus opponent as a favorite, a marginal losing team (40% to 49%) playing a winning team. Take the UNDER! 

4* NHL - Over/Under Total NO-BRAINER on Senators/Red Wings under 6½ -120

No need to overthink this one. The books have simply missed the mark with tonight's high total between Ottawa and Detroit. Both of these teams are bad offensive teams. The Senators come in averaging 2.7 goals/game and the Red Wings are even worse at 2.3 goals/game. 

Both defenses are pretty solid. Ottawa is only giving up 3.3 goals/game and Detroit is allowing just 3.4 goals/game at home and just 2.8 goals/game over their last 5. Each of the Red Wings last two games have seen them fall in OT and the UNDER is 10-1 in Detroit's last 11 at home off 2 straight overtime losses. Take the UNDER! 

4* NHL - Vegas Money Line MASSACRE on Senators +115

I think we are getting a great price here on Ottawa as a road dog against the Red Wings. While the Senators come in off a loss at Buffalo, Ottawa hasn't dropped back-to-back games in nearly a month. 

As for Detroit, it's really been all downhill since they started out the season 3-1. Since that hot start, the Red Wings have gone a miserable 4-11. 

Underdogs off a division road loss in a game involving two bad teams that have won 30% to 40% of their games are 36-22 (62%) against the money line since 1996. Take Ottawa! 

3* NHL - Money Line MASSACRE on Kings +160

I love the value here with Los Angeles as a massive road dog against the Coyotes. Kings come into this one on a season-high 3-game winning streak and what I love is they have found ways to win during this streak even when they aren't playing their best. 

Arizona doesn't exactly have the best home ice edge either. The Coyotes are just 16-30 in their last 46 at home in the 1st half of the season and just 6-14 in their last 20 at home against a team with a losing record. 

Road dogs off a home division win and facing a team that won by 3 or more at home in their last game are a dominant 36-19 (66%) on the money line over the last 5 seasons. Take Los Angeles! 

4* NHL - Money Line MASSACRE on Flames +140

I like the value here with Calgary as a decently priced road dog against the Golden Knights. I get the Flames come in having lost 3 straight, but they are still hands down the better team. Vegas has been a mess of late. The Knights have lost 5 straight and 7 of 8 overall. 

Revenge is a big factor here, as Vegas did win 6-2 at home in an earlier meeting back in October. Road dogs revenging a road loss, who have a marginal losing record (Winning percentage 40% -49%) are 18-7 (72%) over the last 5 seasons if the revenge comes in the 1st half of the season and the opponent enters with a losing record. Take Calgary! 

4* NHL - Red Wings/ Sharks TOTAL WINNER on Red Wings/Sharks over 6½ +100

I look for the Red Wings and Sharks to easily surpass the 6.5 total set by the books on Saturday. San Jose comes into this one on fire offensively. The Sharks have scored 4 or more goals in 4 of their last 5, twice putting up 6 goals. 

While the Red Wings aren't quite scoring at that clip, they are averaging over 3 goals per game in their last 4 and if they can get to 3 this thing easily reaches 7. OVER is 16-6 in the Sharks last 22 off a division road win, 16-7 in their last 23 when they come in having won 3 or more in a row and 15-5 in their last 20 off a win by 2 or more. Take the OVER! 

3* BEST BET on Blackhawks/Predators over 6½ -105

I look for Chicago and Nashville to easy eclipse the total of 6.5 in Saturday's NHL action. These are two offenses that can light up the scoreboard. The Blackhawks have scored 5 goals in 2 straight and 3 of their last 5 overall. 

They almost have to because their defense isn't great. Chicago has allowed 3 or more in 3 straight and 6 of 8 overall. Nashville should be able to take advantage of that soft defense, as they have scored 14 goals in their last 4 games and have seen a combined score of 7 or more in 3 of their last 4. 

OVER is 15-5 in Chicago's last 20 off a road game where both teams scored 3 or more and 8-1 in their last 9 after scoring 4 or more in 2 straight games. Take the OVER! 

4* NHL - Over/Under Total NO-BRAINER on Penguins/Devils under 6½ -115

Easy play on the UNDER 6.5 in Friday's NHL showdown between Pittsburgh and New Jersey. The Devils are in a major funk on the offensive side of the puck, as they have scored 2 or fewer in 5 straight games. Penguins are only averaging 2.8 goals/game in their last 5 and 3.3 overall and it won't get any easier for them with Sidney Crosby sidelined. 

Last time out Pittsburgh fell 3-2 at the Rangers and that result puts the UNDER in a very profitable spot. UNDER is 12-4 in the Penguins last 16 road games off a division loss and 11-2 in their last 13 road games off a road loss by 1 goal. Take the UNDER! 

3* NHL - Money Line MASSACRE on Oilers +125

This is a great price to back the Oilers against the struggle Sharks. Edmonton is a full 11-points ahead of San Jose in the standings and I see them having no problem winning this game. Sharks are just getting a little love here having won 3 straight. 

San Jose is a mere 8-16 last 24 in the 1st half of the season vs a team with a winning record and  just 1-7 if that team has won between 60% to 75% of their games. Take Edmonton! 

3* NHL - Over/Under Total ANNIHILATOR on Devils/Canucks under 6 +105

The books have been set too high for Sunday's NHL total between the Devils and Canucks. This is just too good a price to pass up with how these two offenses are struggling to score. 

Both of these teams come in having scored 2 or fewer goals in each of their last 3 games. Also, these two played once already this season and it ended in a 1-0 win for New Jersey. UNDER is 20-8 in Vancouver's last 28 home games when revenging a same-season loss. Take the UNDER! 

3* NHL - Money Line MASSACRE on Flames -141

I like Calgary to put an end to the Blues 6-game winning streak. The Flames coming into this one playing some great hockey of their own, as they have won 4 of their last 5. Calgary is also a very tough team to beat on their home ice, as they have won 6 of their first 8 at home this season. Look for the Flames to make a statement tonight against one of the best teams in the league. Take Calgary! 

4* NHL - Over/Under Total ANNIHILATOR on Wild/Coyotes under 5½ -135

I don't see Arizona and Minnesota combining for 6 or more goals Saturday night. UNDER has cashed in 5 of the last 6 games for the Coyotes, as they continue to struggle to put the puck in the net while making it very difficult on the opposing team to score. Arizona is averaging just 2.9 goals/game at home, while holding opponents to 1.9 goals/game at home. It's also worth noting that the Wild are only averaging 2.1 goals/game on the road this season. 

Arizona lost last time out and that's a plus for the UNDER, as it's 30-14 in the Coyotes last 44 when coming off a loss. UNDER is also 10-2 in the Wild's last 12 on the road after a game where 8 or more goals were scored. Take the UNDER! 

4* NHL - Money Line MASSACRE on Canucks +110

I like the value here with Vancouver as a road dog against the Jets. Canucks are going to be a pissed off bunch after losing as a favorite each of their last two times out. Winnipeg is definitely the kind of team to get right against.

The Jets are just 4-6 in their last 10 games and have a losing record on their home ice this season. Winnipeg is just 8-16 in their last 24 at home when listed as a favorite of -150 or less. They are also just 5-14 last 19 vs a team that is saving 93% or more of the shots against. Take Vancouver! 

4* NHL - Situational VEGAS INSIDER on Blue Jackets +135

I like the value here with Columbus, as I feel the Blue Jackets are poised to snap their 5-game losing streak. Playing Arizona has got this team back on track numerous times before, as Columbus has won 7 of the last 8 meetings in the series. 

I also think this is a solid spot to fade the Coyotes after heartbreaking 4-3 loss at Calgary on Tuesday, where they blew a 3-1 lead in the final 3:30 of regulation and went on to lose in OT.

Blue Jackets are 9-1 in their last 10 after 3 straight non-conference games and 12-2 in their last 14 after 2 straight games where 4 or fewer goals were scored. Take Columbus! 

3* NHL - Money Line DESTROYER on Golden Knights +123

Easy play here on Vegas as a decently priced dog. Golden Knights got their 4-game road trip started off with a 2-1 win at Columbus on Tuesday and are now 5-2 away from home this season. 

I get the Maple Leafs come in off back-to-back wins, but they struggled for a good portion of their last game at home against a bad Kings team and the game before they squeaked out a 1-goal win at Philly. Prior to that they had lost 4 of 5. Take Vegas! 

4* NHL - Money Line MASSACRE on Oilers -145

Edmonton is definitely worth a look here at home against the Blues. Both teams come in playing well and I could see people wanting to jump on St Louis here, as they have won 5 straight and 7 of 8 overall. 

However, this is a bad spot for the Blues, as they will be playing their 3rd straight on the road and will be on no rest after playing last night in Vancouver. St Louis head coach Craig Berube has seen his teams go a mere 2-14 in road games when playing their 8th game in 14 days. Take Edmonton! 

4* NHL - Over/Under Total DESTROYER on Blackhawks/Sharks under 6½ +105

I think the books have set the bar way too high for Tuesday's NHL action between Chicago and San Jose. Most will focus on the amount of goals these two teams are allowing, especially the Sharks, who have given up 4 or more in 6 of their last 8. 

The thing is these are two struggling offenses. Chicago has scored 3 or fewer in 10 of their last 11 games and the Sharks have scored 2 or fewer in 5 straight. UNDER is 5-0 in the Blackhawks last 5 when playing their 3rd game in 5 days and 5-0 in their last 5 when revening a loss where they gave up 4 or more. Take the UNDER! 

3* NHL - Money Line MASSACRE on Avalanche +130

I just think this is the perfect time to take a gamble on Colorado. Avalanche come in having lost 4 straight, but are still 8-6 on the season, so it's only a matter of time before they get back on track. 

As for the Stars, they are due for a letdown after winning 3 straight and 6 of their last 7. History supports this, as Dallas is just 3-15 in their last 18 when they come in having won 6/7 of their last 8 games. Avalanche on the other hand are 5-0 in their last 5 when coming off a road loss where they were shutout. Take Colorado! 

3* NHL - Money Line MASSACRE on Capitals -155

Definitely worth a look here to take the Capitals and lay the juice on the money line at home against the Flames. Washington is 10-2-0-3 on the season and come in having won 3 straight and 7 of 8 overall. 

Calgary has won two straight, but this is a tough spot for the Flames, who are playing in the 2nd game of a back-to-back and their 5th straight on the road overall. Take Washington! 

3* NHL - Over/Under Total DESTROYER  on Devils/Hurricanes over 6 -115

Easy play here on the OVER 6 in Saturday's NHL matchup between the Devils and Hurricanes. Last time out the Hurricanes put up 7 goals in a win over Detroit and has now seen the OVER cash in 4 of their last 6. 

New Jersey has played 3 straight with a combined score of 7 or more. Over has cashed in all 3 of those and is 5-1 in their last 6 overall. OVER is also a strong 40-19 in the Devils last 59 against teams like the Hurricanes who are scoring on 17.5% or more of their power play chances. Take the OVER! 

4* NHL - Money Line MASSACRE  on Canadiens +109

Most will look to take Dallas as a small home favorite with the Stars winning 5 of their last 6, but I really like this spot for Montreal, who has won 3 straight and scored 14 goals in the process.

The big thing with Dallas' recent run is that while they are winning games, the offense is not producing at a high level most nights. Stars have scored 2 or fewer in 4 of their last 5 and 9 of their last 11. 

Note that Dallas is just 6-8-0-1 overall and home teams that have won 3 of their last 4 and still have a losing record are just 43% on the money line the last 5 seasons. Take Montreal! 

4* NHL - Over/Under Total NO-BRAINER on Sabres/Capitals over 6 -115

Easy play on the OVER in Friday's NHL matchup with the Capitals and Sabres. OVER is on a ridiculous 10-4 run to start the season in Washington's games and the OVER is a perfect 8-0 in the Capitals' last 8 games. 

Each of Washington's last 7 games have seen at least 7 goals. Capitals have scored at least 3 goals in 11 straight and have allowed 3 or more 9 times during this stretch. OVER is 27-13 in the Sabres last 40 off a loss by 1 goal or less, 26-12 in their last 38 on the road vs a team with a winning record and 30-19 last 49 vs a team that's allowing 3 or more goals/game. Take the OVER! 

3* NHL- Money Line MASSACRE on Golden Knights -200

I got no problem laying the big number here with Vegas at home against the Canadiens. Golden Knights are fresh off a 5-2 iwin at home against Anaheim and have won 6 of their last 9 overall. I know Montreal has won 2 straight and scored a bunch of goals in the process, but they are amere 5-16 last 21 after scoring 4 or more goals in 2 straight games. 

Also a strong system in play favoring a fade of the Canadiens. Poor defensive teams that are allowing 2.85+ goals/game are just 40-68 last 5 seasons if off 2 straight blowout wins by 3 or more goals. Take Vegas! 

3* NHL - Money Line MASSACRE on Devils +113

New Jersey is worth a look here as a home dog against the Lightning. Tampa Bay should not be favored on the road right now against anybody with how they are playing. Lightning have lost 3 of 4 and have not been able to get their offense going. They lost 4-1 last time out and have now scored 3 or fewer in 4 straight games. 

New Jersey is off a loss at home to Arizona, but had won 2 straight prior to the setback, as they continue to play much better after that dreadful start. Take New Jersey! 

5* NHL - Non-Conf PLAY OF THE MONTH on Red Wings +115

Most will be looking to take Edmonton as a small road favorite, but I love this spot for Detroit as a home dog. Red Wings have lost 8 straight, so there's no question we are going to get a big effort at home to stop the losing streak. 

Lucky for them they are catching the Oilers at the right time. Edmonton has lost 3 of 4 after that amazing start. Oilers are really struggling to score as they have scored 2 or fewer in 4 of their last 5 and have given up 12 goals in their last 3 games, including 6 last time out against Florida. 

Home underdogs of +100 to +200 that have recorded 33 or more shots on goal in 3 straight games are a dominant 28-16 (64%) on the money line the last 5 seasons. Take Detroit! 

4* NHL - Late Night BAILOUT BLOWOUT on Canucks -124

I like this spot for Vancouver. The Canucks have to be chomping at the bit for this game to get started after blowing a 5-1 lead late in the 2nd period of a 6-5 shootout loss to Washington on Friday.

That was a rare loss for Vancouver, as they had won 6 of their previous 7 games. Florida is just 16-41 last 57 as a road dog of +100 to +200 and 18-31 in their last 49 after playing in a game where 7 or more goals were scored. Take Vancouver! 

3* NHL Over/Under Total ANNIHILATOR on Sharks/Senators under 6½ +104

I believe the books have set the total way too high for tonight's NHL action that has the Senators hosting the Sharks. Ottawa is not a great offensive team. They have scored 2 or fewer goals in 5 of their last 6 games.

San Jose's offense is a little better, but it's far from great. Sharks have eclipsed 3 goals just 3 times in 11 games. I just think it will take a lot to go right for these two bad offenses to combine for 7+ goals. Take the UNDER! 

3* NHL - Money Line MASSACRE on Blue Jackets +142

Great price and spot to back Columbus as a big road dog against the Flyers. The Blue Jackets come in having won 2 straight and 5 of 8 overall. All 3 losses during this run have come by just 1-goal. 

Philadelphia just beat the Blackhawks 4-1 in Chicago on Thursday and that result is definitely worth noting. Flyers are just 1-7 in their last 8 at home after giving up 1 or fewer goals in their last game. They are also just 4-11 in their last 15 at home vs a division opponent. Blue Jackets 12-2 last 14 on the road after allowing 3 or more goals in back-to-back games. Take Columbus! 

3* NHL - Money Line ANNIHILATOR on Sabres -102

Easy play here on the Sabres at basically a pick'em on the road against the Red Wings. Buffalo comes into this game at 8-3 and will be motivated after an embarrassing 6-2 loss at New York last night. 

Detroit is 3-7 and are entering on a 6-game losing streak. They have just 1 win at home on the season. Red Wings are a mere 14-33 last 47 at home vs teams who are scoring 3+ goals/game. Take Buffalo! 

4* NHL - Over/Under Total NO-BRAINER on Sabres/Rangers over 6 -113

I'm taking the OVER 6 tonight in the NHL matchup between the Sabres and Rangers. Buffalo comes in having scored 3 or more goals in 9 of their first 10 games. New York has allowed 3 or more goals in 6 of their first 7. 

Wouldn't shock me at all if the Sabres put up 6 on their own in this one. With that said, I do think we get at least a few goals from the Rangers at home. 

OVER is 30-18 in Buffalo's last 48 after going OVER the total in their previous game. OVER is also 16-4 in Rangers last 20 at home after scoring 2 goals or less in 5 straight games. Take the OVER! 

4* NHL - Money Line MASSACRE on Sabres -112

Easy play here on the Sabres as a small road favorite against the Rangers. Buffalo comes into this game at 8-2 behind a potent offense. Sabres have scored 3 or more goals in 9 of 10. They shouldn't have any problem keeping that streak going, as NY has allowed 3 or more in all but one game. 

Rangers are also not playing great hockey right now. They have lost 5 straight since starting out 2-0 and I don't see them getting right against this caliber a team. Rangers are 9-32 last 41 after 2 straight games where they scored 2 or fewer goals. Take Buffalo! 

4* NHL - Over/Under Total NO-BRAINER on Penguins/Lightning under 6½ +104

Love the value here with the high total in tonight's NHL matchup between Pittsburgh and Tampa Bay. I still think we are seeing an inflated total with the Penguins from them scoring 23 goals in a 5-game winning streak. 

That offense has come and gone. Pittsburgh has managed just 2 goals in back-to-back losses and will be facing a stingy and motivated Lightning defense that just allowed a season-high 6 goals. Penguins not only are struggling offensively, but they have allowed 3 or fewer in 4 of their last 5. 

UNDER is 10-3 in the Penguins last 13 road games after scoring 2 goals or less in 2 straight games. Take UNDER! 

4* NHL - Over/Under Total NO-BRAINER on Golden Knights/Blackhawks under 6½ -105

The UNDER is definitely worth a look in tonight's NHL matchup that has the Blackhawks hosting the Golden Knights. Chicago has scored 3 or fewer goals in all but one game and will be facing a Vegas defense that has allowed 2 or fewer in 4 of their last 6. 

Also don't see a lot of offense out of the Knights, who have scored 3 or fewer in each of their last 4. Vegas will also be looking to play at a slower pace in the second game of a back-to-back road set and 3rd in 4 nights. 

UNDER is 27-16 in Vegas' last 43 road games when playing their 4th game in 7 days. UNDER is also 29-8 (78%) in all NHL games since 1996 when you got a total of 6 or more where the road team is outscoring opponents by 0.5 goals/game and are off a blowout loss by 4 or more. Take the UNDER! 

3* NHL - Over/Under Total ANNIHILATOR on Coyotes/Rangers under 6 -109

I just don't see these two teams reaching 7 goals. Arizona has one of the best defenses in the league. They have held 6 of their first 7 opponents to 2 goals or fewer. Rangers haven't scored more than 2 in 4 straight. 

Key here is that New York won't let the Coyotes go off at home. Arizona's offense hasn't been nearly as potent on the road. UNDER is 50-35 in the Coyotes last 85 road games and 20-11 in the Rangers last 31 at home with a total of 6 or more. Take the UNDER! 

4* NHL - Vegas Money Line MASSACRE on Avalanche +129

How do you not back Colorado as a underdog. The Avalanche are 7-0-1 to start out the 2019 season. Their 15 points in 8 games is a new franchise best. They are also the only team in the NHL that has yet to lose a game in regulation. 

I get St Louis won it all last year, but the Blues are off to a very modest 3-2-3 start and are reeling at the moment. St Louis has lost 4 straight and while the offense is consistently scoring, they have scored 3 or fewer goals in all but one game this season. In comparison, Colorado has scored 4 or more goals in 6 of 8 games. Avalanche are also 6-0 last 6 when listed as a dog. Take Colorado! 

3* NHL - Money Line MASSACRE on Canadiens +100

Canadiens are definitely worth a look here at basically a pick'em at Minnesota. No reason not to keep fading the Wild with what we have seen from this team to start the season. Minnesota has started out 1-6 and it's not like they losing a bunch of close games. All 6 losses have been by 2 goals or more. 

Montreal is just 4-4, but they have been playing well with 3 wins in their last 4. That includes a dominant 4-0 win at home against these Wild. Expect more of the same on Sunday. Take Minnesota! 

4* NHL - Money Line MASSACRE on Stars +140

Really like the value here with the Stars as a decently priced road dog against the Flyers. Hard to have a lot of trust in Philadelphia, even at home. Flyers have lost 3 straight and just gave up 6 goals in a loss at Edmonton. 

I know Dallas comes in at just 1-8, but this team has been extremely competitive and could easily be right around .500. I think they get one of those elusive wins tonight. Flyers are just 8-15 in their last 23 at home after playing 2 or more on the road. Stars are 19-9 in their last 28 after losing 4 or 5 of their last 6. Take Dallas! 

4* NHL - Vegas Money Line NO-BRAINER on Blue Jackets +125

Big time value here with Columbus as a decently priced road dog against the Blackhawks. Blue Jackets have won 2 straight and 3 of 4. They defeated Dallas 3-2 as a +100 dog and the game before won 3-2 at Carolina as a huge +180 dog. 

Blackhawks have started out 1-3 and I just don't like the looks of this team right now. Columbus is 22-6 in their last 28 after allowing 2 or fewer goals, 22-8 in their last 30 off a win and 9-3 in their last 12 on the road. Take Columbus! 

5* NHL - Metropolitan GAME OF THE MONTH on Rangers +102

Absolutely love the value here with the Rangers at basically a pick'em against the Devils. New Jersey was one of those teams everyone was expecting big things from and simply has not lived up to expectations. The Devils have played 6 games and are without a win. 

They got 3 games already where they have lost by at least 3 goals and several others where they blown leads or couldn't score the clutch goal in OT. I think this team is pressing and the struggles will continue against a well-rested Rangers team that has to be itching to get back on the ice. 

New York has played the fewest games of any team in the league and will be on 4 days of rest and just their second game in the last 12 days. New Jersey is 9-33 last 42 vs a team with a winning record and 8-20 in their last 28 vs a division opponent. Take New York! 

3* NHL - Vegas Money Line MASSACRE on Blue Jackets -103

Blue Jacket are definitely worth a look here as a small home favorite against the Stars. Columbus isn't off to the best start, but this the spot you want to back them. Dallas is just 1-6 on the season and it hasn't been pretty. 

Stars are only scoring 1.9 goals/game and giving up 3.5 goals/game on the road. Columbus has also won 2 of their last 3 and had two good offensive showings in both wins. Dallas has allowed at least 3 goals in 6 straight games. Stars are also just 4-15 in their last 19 road games after playing two straight non-conf games. Take Columbus! 

5* NHL - Western Conf GAME OF THE MONTH on Golden Knights -125

Love the price with Vegas at home against the Predators on Tuesday. The Knights are absolutely rolling into this matchup. Vegas cruised to a 6-2 win at home against Calgary on Saturday and followed it up with a 5-2 win at LA on Sunday.

You want to jump on Vegas in this spot, as the Knights are 19-5 in their last 24 home games in the 1st half of the season when facing a team with a winning record. Also no concerns with Veags playing their 3rd game in 4 days. The Knights are 7-1 in their last 8 when playing a 3-in-4 situation. Take Las Vegas! 

5* NHL - Vegas NO LIMIT Top Play on Sabres -102

I love the value here with Buffalo at basically a pick'em at home against the Stars. Buffalo comes into this one at 4-1, while Dallas is just 1-5. 

Offensively the Sabres have been lighting up the nets early on. They have scored at least 3 goals in every game. They put up a 7 spot at home against New Jersey and 5 at home against Montreal. 

Stars have allowed at least 3 goals in each of their last 5 games, so there's no reason to think Buffalo shouldn't put up at least that in this one. Sabres are 6-1 in their last 7 after 2 straight close wins by 1 goal. Take Buffalo! 

4* NHL - Money Line HEAVY HITTER on Sharks -115

San Jose is worth a look here as a small home favorite against the Flames. The Sharks got off to a slow start with 4 straight losses to open the season, but enter off a 5-4 win at Chicago. I like them to carry over that momentum. 

Calgary has lost 3 of 4 and are off an ugly 6-2 loss at Vegas last night. Not only will they be playing in the 2nd game of a back-to-back, but this will also be their 3rd game in 4 nights, all on the road. Just don't see the Flames having enough in the tank. Take San Jose! 

3* NHL - Money Line MASSACRE on Flames +131

Calgary is worth a look as a decently priced road dog against the Golden Knights Saturday. The Flames come in off a win and have been a consistent offensive force with exactly 3 runs in each of their first 4 games. 

Vegas on the other hand is riding a 2-game losing streak and are fresh off a game where they scored just 1 goal at Arizona. Flames are 15-4 in their last 19 road games when they come in having won 2 of 3. Take Calgary! 

4* NHL - Vegas Money Line NO-BRAINER on Red Wings +160

Big time value here with Detroit as a massive road dog against the Canadiens. Red Wings suffered their first loss of the season on Tuesday. They had a goal reversed in the 3rd period that took away a 2-1 lead and they ended up losing 3-1. Prior to that they had scored 9 goals in wins over Nashville and Dallas. 

As for Montreal, I just think the Canadiens will be running on Fumes. All 3 of their games this season have gone past regulation, including last night's 4-5 overtime loss at Buffalo. Look for the Red Wings to improve to 3-1 with a big upset win tonight. Take Detroit! 

4* NHL - Money Line NO-BRAINER on Devils +115

Devils are worth a look here as a small road dog against the Flyers. New Jersey has lost their first two, but are primed to get that first win against Philadelphia. Flyers haven't played in 4 days since their season opener and I think they will be a little rusty in this one. 

Philadelphia is a mere 3-11 in their last 14 home games against a division opponent and have gone just 14-25 in their last 39 in the 1st half of the season against a team with a losing record. Take New Jersey! 

5* NHL - Non-Conference PLAY OF THE WEEK on Jets +140

Love the value here with the Jets as a big road dog against the Penguins. Winnipeg got dealt a brutal hand to start the year, as they had to open with 4 straight on the road, which concludes tonight at Pittsburgh. No question they will be motivated to finish this early trip at 2-2. 

The Penguins are coming off a 7-2 win at home against Columbus, but they also lost 3-1 at home to Buffalo in the opener. The win over COlumbus came at a huge price, as centers Evgeni Malkin and Nick Bjugstad both suffered serious injuries that will have them out long-term. 

Jets are 30-15 last 45 off a road loss and 21-9 in their last 30 off a road loss by 2 goals or more. Penguins just 6-12 last 18 off a home win against a division rival. Take Winnipeg! 

3* NHL - Money Line MASSACRE on Hurricanes +102

I think we are getting great value here with Carolina as a home dog against the Lightning. While both teams will be playing 3 games in 4 days and in the second game of a back-to-back, there's a clear edge for the home team in games involving limited rest. 

On top of that, Hurricanes have come out of the gate strong in 2109. They took care of business as a big home favorite against Montreal in the season opener and then went on the road and upset the Capitals 3-2 last night. Take Carolina! 

5* NHL - Vegas NO LIMIT Top Play on Canucks +165

Love the value here with the Canucks in Saturday's late night hockey action. No way should Vancouver be this big of a dog here. Canucks had a sloppy start in a 3-2 loss at Edmonton to open the year. Vancouver had won 5 straight season openers up to this one, so this a team that definitely prides itself on starting strong. No question they will bring their "A" game tonight. 

Calgary also started out with a loss, getting whooped 5-3 at Colorado. I just don't have the same confidence with the Flames bouncing back. Legs are usually a little tired early in the season and they just had to deal with the thin air of Colorado on Thursday. 

Calgary 1-5 last 6 as a home favorite of -150 to -200, Canucks 8-2 last 10 vs a team that just allowed 5+ goals last time out. Take Canucks! 

5* NHL - Opening Week GAME OF THE MONTH on Blue Jackets +140

I really like the price and the spot with Columbus tonight. Toronto is a team a lot of people are picking to win it all, while the Maple Leafs are getting no love after losing some key players from last year's team. I think it has Toronto way overpriced here in not only the home but season opener for the Blue Jackets. 

Maple Leafs won their opener 5-3 at Ottawa, but are just 3-12 in their last 15 road games off a home win by 2 or more goals. Take Columbus! 

4* NHL - Money Line NO-BRAINER on Predators -160

I got no problem laying the juice on the money line line with Nashville at home Thursday night against the Wild. Predators have been a consistent top team the past couple of seasons and 2019 should be no different. 

Nashville looked great in the preseason with a 5-1-0 mark. Sure the games don't matter, but I like a team that takes those matchups seriously. They will be ready to start the season strong. Predators went 25-14-2 at home last year and are 22-13-2 at home in their last 37 vs the Wild. Take Nashville! 

3* NHL - Money Line ANNIHILATOR on Canadiens +140

Montreal is worth a shot at this price against the Hurricanes. Carolina made the Eastern Conf Finals last year, while Montreal hasn't been to the postseason either of the last two years. I think we are seeing an inflated number here on the Hurricanes. 

Carolina does have a lot of the same guys back, but they are without captain Justin Williams, which is big loss both on the ice and in the locker room. As for the Canadiens, I think they are a talented young team on the rise. While they missed the playoffs last year, they improved their win total from 29 to 44. Take Montreal! 

4* NHL Money Line CASH COW on Coyotes +140

We are going to back the Coyotes in their pre-season opener at Las Vegas. Golden Knights way overvalued here in an exhibition game. Take Arizona +140. 

4* NHL - Stanley Cup Finals G7 NO-BRAINER on Bruins -145

The Blues had their chance to close this thing out in St Louis, but Boston stayed alive with a convincing 5-1 win. That was as well as the Bruins had played since taking Game 1 by a final of 7-2. I just think they have all the momentum going into Game 7 and the biggest thing is they are playing at home. 

Bruins are 28-9 in their last 37 when playing on 2 days of rest (Game 6 was on Monday) and 25-9 in their last 34 after allowing 1 or fewer goals in their previous game. Take Boston! 

4* NHL - Money Line HEAVY HITTER on Blues -110

I love the value here with St Louis at basically a pick'em on their home ice with a chance to close out Boston in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Sunday. Blues have won 3 of the last 4 after dropping the series opener. In those 3 wins St Louis has held Boston to 2 or fewer goals and that defense/goaltending isn't going anywhere in Game 6. Blues are going to feed off an electric atmosphere at the Enterprise Center. Take St Louis! 

4* NHL - Blues/Bruins Money Line NO-BRAINER on Blues +137

I really like St. Louis to go on the road and steal Game 1 against Boston. Blues have been on some kind of run. It's hard to believe that this team had the worst record in the league back in January.  Clearly this team thrives in this role of being the underdog. 

I also think this is a really tough spot for the Bruins. While both teams have been off quite a bit, Boston hasn't played since 5/16, giving them 11 days off between games. I just think it's hard to flip the switch after that long of a break, especially when you were playing so well prior to the long layoff.  Bruins were just 1-6 this season when playing on 3 or more days of rest. Take St Louis! 

4* NHL Vegas Money Line MASSACRE on Hurricanes +140

I really like Carolina to even up the series at 1-1 with a win in Game 2, making this an easy play on the Hurricanes at this price. While Boston ended up winning Game 1 by a final score of 5-2, that score does not reflect how the game went. 

Carolina actually had 2-1 lead in the 3rd period, before they unraveled, giving up two quick power play goals to fall behind 3-2. Boston added a couple more goals late to make it look more lopsided than it was. Hurricanes lost the game, but were the better team for the majority of that contest. I'm willing to bet they keep their cool and come away with a win. Take Carolina! 

4* NHL Playoffs Money Line HEAVY HITTER on Hurricanes +135

Love Carolina to go on the road and take Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. After needing the full 7 games to outlast Washington in the first round, the Hurricanes swept the Islanders in round two. Their Game 4 win over New York came last Friday. 

Boston on the other hand needed 7-games to get by Toronto in the first round and then just had a grueling 6-game series against Columbus, which ended on Monday. This will be the 5th game in the last 9 days for the Bruins. 

Let's also not overlook the fact that Carolina has won 6 straight overall, scoring 4 or more goals in 4 of the 6 wins. Take Carolina! 

3* NHL Playoffs Money Line DESTROYER on Stars +

Love the value here with Dallas. Most will just back St Louis here in Game 7. The Blue are coming off an impressive 4-1 win on the road in Game 6 and will be the host for this winner take all showdown. I just think that's a mistake. Playing at home has not been all that great for St Louis. The Blues have just 2 wins in 6 home games this postseason. 

Stars not only are the better offensive team right now, but I trust Ben Bishop a lot more than I do Jordan Binnington. Stars are 8-2 in their last 10 as a road dog and St Louis has gone just 3-7 in their last 10 playoff games when listed as the favorite. Take Dallas! 

3* NHL Over/Under Total ANNIHILATOR on Bruins OVER

This might seem like a crazy play, given that each of the first 3 games stayed under the total, all of which were set at the same line of 5.5. However, we did see a combined 5 goals in both Game 1 and Game 2. 

What I really like is that both teams are getting a ton of shots off and I just don't feel like the goaltending can keep being as good as it's been. OVER is 13-4 in Boston's last 17 when revenging a close loss of 1 goal or less and 23-10 in Columbus' last 33 off a home win by 1 goal. Take the OVER!

3* NHL Playoffs Money Line ANNIHILATOR on Blue Jackets -

Love the value here with Columbus at basically a pick'em on the money line at home against the Bruins. The Blue Jackets surprised everyone by sweeping the President Trophy winners (Tampa Bay) and proved it was no fluke by splitting the first two on the road in Boston. They could have easily won Game 1, as they were up a goal in the 3rd period before losing in OT. Blue Jackets have won 7 of their last 8 at home and will add to that total with a victory tonight. Take Columbus! 

4* NHL Playoffs Situational VEGAS INSIDER on Avalanche +

Give me the Avalanche as a dog all day in Game 1 against San Jose. Colorado dropped the opener of their first round series against Calgary, but rebounded to win 4 straight to close out the series.

I like for them to stay hot behind a surging offense and a stingy defense led by goaltender Phillip Grubauer. The Avalanche outscored Calgary 17-7 over those 4 straight wins. Sharks allowed 4 or more goals 4 times in their series with Vegas. 

Avalanche are 4-0 in their last 4 when priced as an underdog, while the Sharks are 1-4 in tehir last 5 as a favorite of -151 to -200. Take Colorado! 

5* NHL Playoffs West TOTAL OF THE MONTH on Stars UNDER

I absolutely love the value here with the UNDER in the series opener Thursday night between the Dallas Stars and St Louis Blues. This is just too big a number with how good both of these teams are defensively. 

Dallas never allowed Nashville to score more than 3 goals in any game in their first round upset. St Louis only allowed more than 3 once in their upset of Winnipeg. It all stems from two really good goalies in the Stars' Ben Bishop and Blues' Jordan Binnington. 

UNDER us 12-4 in Dallas' last 16 off a division win, 16-3 after two straight wins and 12-0 in their last 12 winning 5 or 6 of their last 7. UNDER is also 10-3 in the Blue last 13 home games after winning 4 or more of their last 6 and 5-0 in their last 5 as a home favorite of -110 to -150. Take the UNDER! 

3* NHL Playoffs GAME OF THE WEEK on Golden Knights -

Give me the Knights at this price at home all day long. After getting whooped 5-2 in Game 1 at San Jose, Vegas stole the momentum with a 5-3 win in Game 2. With how good this team has been at home, especially in big games, it's hard to not like your chances with the Knights in this one.

Vegas has won 26 of their last 34 home games vs a top tier team with a winning road record. Knights are also 28-9 in their last 37 at home after playing the previous game on the road. Take Vegas! 

4* NHL Playoffs Money Line ENFORCER on Lightning -

I got zero problem here laying the big juice with Tampa Bay in Game 2. The Lightning blew a 3-0 lead in a 4-3 loss in Game 1 at home. Tampa Bay learned their lesson and will not take their foot off the gas in what now has to feel like a must-win. 

Lightning are 42-14 as a home favorite of -200 or more and are 22-3 in their last 25 after a game where they allowed 4 or more goals. Take Tampa Bay! 

4* NHL Playoffs Big Money VEGAS INSIDER on Avalanche +

Love the value here with Colorado in Game 1 of their series against the Flames. We are basically getting the Avalanche at a 2-1 payout and I really like their chances of winning this game. 

I don't like how Calgary ended the season with back-to-back losses. This is also a team that I think could struggle with the pressure of the playoffs. Avalanche have won 8 of their last 11 and the Flames are a mere 1-4 in their last 5 when priced between -150 and -200. Take Colorado! 

3* NHL Playoffs Money Line ANNIHILATOR on Stars +

This is just too good a price to pass up on Dallas in Game 1 of the series against the Predators. The Stars won 5 of their final 7 games and will carry over that momentum against Nashville. Dallas won 2 of the 5 meetings in the regular-season and two of their losses were by a single goal. 

The Stars have one of the best defenses in the league and it's centered around goalie Ben Bishop. I think he steps up big here and the offense does just enough to secure a win and nice little payout. Take Dallas! 

3* NHL Over/Under Total ANNIHILATOR on Coyotes OVER

The Coyotes and Jets should have no problem combining for at least 7 goals to cash the OVER on the total Sunday. Winnipeg has been involved in several high-scoring games of late. Last time out they saw a combined 9 goals in a 6-3 win at Vegas. The game before there were 8 combined goals in a 7-1 loss at Colorado. They have hit 7 or more combined goals in 4 of their last 5. 

While not quite as high-scoring, Arizona's last 3 games are seeing an average of 5.7 goals. OVER is 7-2 in the Coyotes last 9 when playing on 2 days rest. Take the OVER! 

3* NHL Money Line MASSACRE on Avalanche +

Love the value here with Colorado at basically even money at home against the Jets. Winnipeg comes into this one in poor form. as they have lost their last 2 and are just 2-5 in their last 7. The offense has really struggled during this stretch, eclipsing 3 goals just one time against the Rangers. 

It's been a tough go of things for the Avalanche, but they have won 2 of their last 3 and the defense has been outstanding during this little run, giving up just 4 goals, including a shutout in their last game at home against Vegas. I think that defense will be too much for the short-handed Jets to overcome in what will be their first road game in 10 days. Take Colorado! 

3* NHL Over/Under Total DESTROYER on Penguins UNDER 

Books have set the total way too high for this one. I think we are definitely seeing an inflated number due to Pittsburgh coming in off two high-scoring games at home, but keep in mind the UNDER had cashed 5 of their previous 6. 

These are also two division teams that are very familiar with one another and this will be the fourth time the two will have faced off this season. Only one of the previous 3 reached 7 goals. 

UNDER is 32-14 in Pittsburgh's last 46 games after allowing 5 or more goals in 2 straight contests and 18-8 in their last 26 on the road after giving up 2 or more goals in the 3rd period of their last game. UNDER is also 12-5 in the Devils last 17 vs a division opponent and 10-2 in their last 12 at home when playing for the 8th time in 14 days. Take the UNDER!