Sports Picks & Predictions

3* NHL Underdog PLAY OF THE DAY  on Chicago +

Big time value here with the Blackhawks as a massive home dog against the Predators. Chicago has started out slow this season, but are 7-4-2 in their last 13 games and we can bank on their best effort here at home against a top notch Nashville team. 

Predators are good, but they are far from a great road team. This will be their 4th straight on the road, all of which will have come in a short 6-day span. I just don't think Nashville will have the energy to pull off a win here and the Predators are 0-8 in their last 8 road games vs a team with a losing record and 1-8 in their last 9 off a road shutout win. Take Chicago! 

4* NHL Eastern Conference PLAY OF THE WEEK on Penguins -

I got no problem laying the big number on the money line with Pittsburgh at home. The Penguins saw their 8-game winning streak come to an end in a 5-3 loss at home to Chicago. Pittsburgh had a 2-goal lead in that game but just couldn't hang on. I think they will be refocused and ready to start a new winning streak. 

Florida just doesn't have the fire-power and aren't exactly playing great. The Panthers are just 4-4 in their last 8 and have lost back-to-back games, where they gave up 4 goals each. The 5 goals Pittsburgh allowed to Chicago was the first time since Dec. 17th they allowed more than 2 goals in a game. 

Penguins are 7-1 in their last 8 vs a team with a losing record and 6-0 in their last 6 vs a team from the Eastern Conference. Take Pittsburgh! 

3* NHL Money Line ANNIHILATOR on Canadiens -

This is the ideal spot to jump on Montreal as a small home favorite against the Wild. The Canadiens come into this game off an ugly 4-1 loss at home to Nashville and will be looking to bounce back from that embarrassing loss. It's something they have been pretty good at.

The Canadiens are 22-6 ATS in their last 28 games following a home loss by 3 or more goals. That improves to a perfect 7-0 in home games off a home loss by 3 or more. Minnesota has won back-to-back games 4-3, but are a mere 4-11 in their last 15 after scoring 4 or more in 2 straight games and 4-11 ATS last 15 road games vs a team with a winning home record. Take Montreal! 

3* NHL Early Bird Money Line SMASH on Hurricanes -

No need to overthink this one. Carolina comes in having won 3 straight and are clicking offensively with 12 goals in the win streak. Ottawa has lost 7 straight games and are playing little to no defense during their skid. Senators also at a big disadvantage here playing on no rest after yesterday's game vs Minnesota. 

Hurricanes are 9-3 in their last 12 road games vs a team with a losing home record. Ottawa is 18-37 last 55 on 0 days rest, 17-39 last 56 vs a team with a losing record and 0-4 last 4 at home. Take Carolina! 

4* NHL Situational VEGAS INSIDER on Canadiens -

Montreal should have no problem delivering a win at home against the Predators tonight. On top of that, this is an amazing price to get the Canadiens at home with how well they are playing. Montreal just took down Vancouver at home 2-0 and are 5-1 in their last 6 games. 

While the Canadiens are surging, Nashville is off a loss at Detroit as a -180 favorite and are a mere 2-7 in their last 9 games overall. Predators have also gone a mere 1-11 in their last 12 on the road. Take Montreal! 

4* NHL Non-Conf GAME OF THE WEEK on Red Wings +

Detroit should have no problem cashing in as a big home dog against the Predators. Nashville is a mere 1-10 in their last 11 road games and have lost 4 of their last 5 against a team with a lsoing record. 

Detroit has lost 6 straight, but have been competitive and are due for the breaks to go their way. Red Wings are 22-2 in their last 24 home games after 5 straight games that went OVER the total and 8-1 in their last 9 after playing their two previous games at home. Take Detroit! 

3* NHL Money Line MASSACRE on Penguins -

This is too good a price to pass up on Pittsburgh at home. The Penguins come in having won 7 straight and 9 of 10 overall. They haven't allowed more than 2 goals in all 7 games during the win streak and have outscored their opponents in their last 4 games 21-7. 

Winnipeg comes in off a 4-3 win at Edmonton, but had scored exactly 1 goal in each of their previous 3 games. Jets are also a mere 4-26 in their last 30 trips to Pittsburgh and the home team has won 6 of the last 8 overall. Take Pittsburgh! 

3* NHL Underdog PLAY OF THE DAY on Wild +

I really like the value here with Minnesota as a big road dog against the Maple Leafs in Thursday's early afternoon matchup. The Wild are playing the first of 4 straight on the road and will be highly motivated to start the trip off with a win. 

Toronto had won 5 straight, but were shutout in a 4-0 loss at home last time out. Maple Leafs have went on a few of these winning streaks and have followed most of them up with a poor stretch of play. Easy for Toronto to overlook the Wild here. Take Minnesota! 

3* NHL Money Line DESTROYER on Coyotes -

This is just too good a price to pass up on Arizona at home against a Edmonton team that hasn't won a game in almost 3 weeks. The Oilers enter on a 6-game losing streak and a big reason for their struggles is they can't keep the other team from scoring. Edmonton has allowed 4 or more goals in all 6 losses. 

When Arizona can get their offense going they are a tough team to beat. The Coyotes are 13-1 this season when they score 4 or more goals. Last time out they lost 5-1 at home to Las Vegas, but that's actually a positive here as the Coyotes are 8-2 in their last 10 at home off a loss by 2 or more goals to a division rival. Take Arizona! 

4* NHL Late Night HEAVY HITTER on Canadiens +

Montreal should have no problem going into Dallas and beating the Stars on their home ice. The Canadiens have been playing some of their best hockey of late, as they come in having won 8 of their last 4, including 3 of their last 4 on the road. 

The offense has been lights out, scoring 14 goals in their last 3 games. I just don't think Dallas has enough offense to keep pace in this one. Stars scored 5 last time out against Detroit, but prior to that they had scored 2 or fewer in 5 straight. Take Montreal! 

3* NHL Money Line SMASH on Red Wings +

I like Detroit to snap it's 4-game losing skid and secure a win at home against Florida. The Panthers come in off a 2-1 win at home against the Flyers, but are just 2-7 in their last 9 following a SU win. The are also 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 2 goals or less. 

Florida is also not a great road team and the Red Wings are 7-3 in their last 10 at home vs a team with a losing record. The other key here is that a big reason Detroit has struggled here of late is they just played 3 straight and 6 of their last 7 on the road. Red Wings are 9-4 last 13 at home after a road trip of 7 or more days. Take Detroit! 

4* NHL Underdog PLAY OF THE WEEK on Wild +

I love the value here with Minnesota as a decently priced road dog against the Jets. The Wild are due for a breakout performance, as they come in having lost 5 straight. The offense has been the unit to blame during this run, as they have scored 2 or less in all 5 losses. 

Winnipeg is the perfect defense to get the Wild back on track. The Jets have allowed at least 3 goals in 7 of their last 8 games. They are also coming in struggling to score, as they have scored just 1 goal in each of their last 2 games. 

Wild are 9-2 in their last 11 road games when coming off a loss by 3 or more goals. Take Minnesota! 

3* NHL Money Line SMASH on Toronto -

This is just too good a price to pass up on the Maple Leafs. Toronto comes into this game riding quite the 4-game winning streak. The Maple Leafs are scoring with ease right now. They have scored 23 goals in their last 4 games, reaching at least 5 goals in each matchup. Toronto is also a team that has been outstanding on the road this year. 

Columbus has won 5 straight, but are relying too much on their defense and the fact that they have won 5 in a row and are a dog at home really tells you all you need to know. Maple Leafs are 9-2 in their last 11 road games off a win by 1 goal and a perfect 7-0 in their last 7 on the road after an overtime win. They are also 9-0 in their last 9 after scoring 5 or more goals in 2 straight games. Take Toronto! 

3* NHL Underdog PLAY OF THE DAY on Canucks +

This is simply too good a price to pass up on Vancouver. Edmonton comes into this game having lost 3 straight and have scored just 6 goals in the process. Not only is the offense struggling right now, but the Oilers have allowed 4 or more goals in 5 of their last 6 games. 

Edmonton is a mere 5-12 in their last 17 home games off a loss by 2 or more goals and 3-9 in their last 12 at home after giving up 4 or more goals in back-to-back games. Take Vancouver! 

3* NHL Money Line SMASH on Lightning -

This is an easy play for me on Tampa Bay. The Lightning have won 10 of their last 11 and that offense is on a different level right now. Tampa Bay has scored at least 3 goals in all 11 games during this stretch and have put up at least 5 goals 8 times. 

Edmonton comes in having lost two straight and 3 of their last 4. Their offense has gone missing the last two games, scoring just 3 goals in upset lossses to Vancouver and St Louis. They have also allowed 4 goals in 4 of their last 5, so they don't figure to be the ones to slow down this Lightning attack. Take Tampa Bay! 

3* NHL No Doubt MONEY LINE Cash on Sharks -

Few teams are hotter than the Sharks and this is simply too good a price to pass up on San Jose at home. The Sharks have won 5 straight and are 7-1 in their last 8 games overall. They have scored 4 or more goals in 4 of their last 5 and 6 of the 7 wins over the last 8 are by 2 or more goals. 

San Jose is 11-5 at home this year and will Winnipeg has a 22-12 record, they are just 9-6 on the road. There's also something about playing at home around the holidays that brings the best out of the Sharks, as they are 13-2 in their last 15 home games played in the month of December. Take San Jose! 

3* NHL Underdog PLAY OF THE DAY on Devils +

New Jersey is just 11-20 overall, but are 8-6 at home this season and this is simply too good a price to pass up on the Devils with how Toronto is struggling. The Maple Leafs have lost 4 of their last 5. They were favored in 3 of the 4 wins, including a 5-4 loss to Detroit as a -315 favorite. 

Toronto's defense has been non-existent during this stretch, as they are giving up 4 goals a game over their last 5. The Devils have a decent offense and are in good form, as they come in averaging 3.8 goals and 34 shots a game over their last 5. Take New Jersey! 

3* NHL Underdog PLAY OF THE DAY on Vegas +

This is too good a price to pass up on the Golden Knights. Vegas got off to a slow start, but enter this one having won 10 of their last 13. A stretch in which 5 of the 10 wins came on the road. 

While the Knights are rounding into form, the Blue Jackets are struggling to get anything going here of late. Columbus is just 2-5 in their last 7 and come in off a crushing loss at home to Anaheim as a huge favorite. 

Knights are undervalued here because they are playing their 4th game in 6 nights, but they are a perfect 4-0 the last 4 times they have been in this spot. Blue Jackets are also 1-4 in their last 5 at home and 0-4 in their last 4 vs a team with a winning record. Take Vegas! 

3* NHL Vegas Money Line SMASH on Lightning +

Two of the NHL's best square off on the ice in this one and I like the value here with Tampa Bay as as a slight road dog. The Lightning have won 8 straight and own the best record in the NHL at 25-7-1. They have won 10 of 14 on the road and as good as the Jets have been playing, I think Winnipeg won't have enough gas left in the tank for this showdown.

The Jets had to play back-to-back games Thursday and Friday, both of which went to overtime and they had to travel to Chicago and back home. Lightning are playing on a full two days of rest and have gone 38-13 over their last 51 when playing on 2 days of rest. It's also worth noting that the Jets are a mere 2-8 in their last 10 vs a team that's won more than 60% of their games. Take Tampa Bay! 

4* NHL Red Wings/Senators ATLANTIC PLAY OF THE WEEK on Senators +

Love this spot for the Senators. Ottawa is going to be highly motivated here after losing 2 straight and Detroit is definitely a team they can handle.

The Red Wings are a mere 4-7 in their last 11 and have simply not showed up on Friday nights. Detroit has lost 6 of their last 7 games played on Friday. 

Last time out they lost 6-2 at Washington and that's worth noting, as they are a miserable 7-19 in their last 26 after a loss by 3 or more and 9-21 in their last 30 after scoring 2 goals or less. Take Ottawa! 

3* NHL Friday Night VEGAS LINE MISTAKE on Bruins +

I love the value here with Boston, who comes into this one having won 3 straight, which includes a 6-3 win over Toronto as a +120 dog. Pittsburgh is just 3-4 in their last 7 and are fresh off an ugly 6-3 loss at Chicago as a -160 favorite. 

Penguins have allowed 6 or more goals 4 times prior to their game against the Blackhawks and each of the previous 4 they lost the next time out. Pittsburgh is also a mere 2-6 in their last 8 home games after playing their previous game on the road. Bruins are well rested having not played since Tuesday and are 18-5 in their last 23 when playing on 2 days of rest. Take Boston! 

4* NHL Non-Conf GAME OF THE WEEK on Canadiens +

This is a great price to back Montreal. The Canadiens come in having won 3 straight and 4 of their last 5 overall. The offense has been on point during this hot stretch, as they have scored 5 goals in a single game 3 times.

I like the offense to stay hot here against the Wild, who allowed 7 goals in their last game and are simply not playing well. Minnesota is just 1-5 in their last 6. This is also a big revenge spot for the Canadiens as they were swept in last year's two meetings against the Wild and have lost 7 straight overall. Take Montreal! 

4* NHL Money Line NO-BRAINER on Red Wings -

Love the value here with Detroit at basically a pick'em at home against the Kings. LA has dropped 4 of their last 6 and are 4-12 in their last 16 road games. They have also dropped 7 of their last 10 vs a team from the Eastern Conference and 16 of their last 21 after winning last time out. 

This is also a series that has been dominated by the home team. In the last 15 meetings between these two teams the home team has won 11 times and if you go back even further the Red Wings are 25-7-1 in their last 33 at home against the Kings. Take Detroit! 

3* NHL Money Line DESTROYER on Flyers +

I like this spot for Philadelphia, especially at this price, as we are basically doubling our money if they can pull through. The Flyers will roll into this one with some momentum, as they won 6-2 yesterday at Buffalo as a pick'em. It was their 4th straight game in which they have scored 3 or more, including a 4-2 win at Pitt as a +160 dog. 

Winnipeg just lost at home to St Louis as a -225 favorite and were shutout 1-0. Jets are just 1-6 in their last 7 after allowing 1 or fewer goals. Flyers also have had a lot of success at Winnipeg, as they are 20-9-1 in their last 30 trips. Take Philadelphia! 

No analysis on late info insiders due to time restrictions, but they factor in information we receive close to game time. This might be injuries, starting lineups, or weather. These profitable situations are only available to long term subscribers.

No analysis on late info insiders due to time restrictions, but they factor in information we receive close to game time. This might be injuries, starting lineups, or weather. These profitable situations are only available to long term subscribers.

No analysis on late info insiders due to time restrictions, but they factor in information we receive close to game time. This might be injuries, starting lineups, or weather. These profitable situations are only available to long term subscribers.

No analysis on late info insiders due to time restrictions, but they factor in information we receive close to game time. This might be injuries, starting lineups, or weather. These profitable situations are only available to long term subscribers.

No analysis on late info insiders due to time restrictions, but they factor in information we receive close to game time. This might be injuries, starting lineups, or weather. These profitable situations are only available to long term subscribers.

3* NHL Underdog PLAY OF THE DAY on Sabres +

This is simply too good a price to pass up on Buffalo with the direction these two teams are headed. The Sabres have won 5 straight and are near the top of the standings at 12-6-2.

On the flip side of this, Pittsburgh is a mere 1-7-1 over their last 8 games and are dead least in the east at 7-8-3 overall. The key here is the Penguins are a very public team, having won 2 of the last 3 Stanley Cup's. Not to mention Buffalo is a major surprise, as they haven't really been competitive in recent years, so while their record is strong, people will be slow to trust them, especially on the road against a team like Pittsburgh.

I just think people get in the trap of assuming a team that's suppose to be good will just snap out of it. I would rather ride it out and take advantage of all the value fading them. Take Buffalo! 

No analysis on late info insiders due to time restrictions, but they factor in information we receive close to game time. This might be injuries, starting lineups, or weather. These profitable situations are only available to long term subscribers.

No analysis on late info insiders due to time restrictions, but they factor in information we receive close to game time. This might be injuries, starting lineups, or weather. These profitable situations are only available to long term subscribers.

3* NHL Money Line DESTROYER on Avalanche -

Colorado comes into this one off back-to-back impressive wins. They went on the road and beat Edmonton this past Saturday 4-1 and then took down Boston at home 6-3 on Wednesday. The thing is, they had lost 5 straight before this mini run and I think they are still showing some value from the losing streak. 

Colorado playing just their 3rd game in 7 days, while Washington is playing for the 4th time in 6 day. It's also their 3rd straight game on the road and will be their 3rd different road game in the last 4 days. The thin air of the Mountains is the last place you want to play in this spot. Look for the Avalanche to continue to make it 3 straight. Take Colorado! 

No analysis on late info insiders due to time restrictions, but they factor in information we receive close to game time. This might be injuries, starting lineups, or weather. These profitable situations are only available to long term subscribers.

No analysis on late info insiders due to time restrictions, but they factor in information we receive close to game time. This might be injuries, starting lineups, or weather. These profitable situations are only available to long term subscribers.

No analysis on late info insiders due to time restrictions, but they factor in information we receive close to game time. This might be injuries, starting lineups, or weather. These profitable situations are only available to long term subscribers.

No analysis on late info insiders due to time restrictions, but they factor in information we receive close to game time. This might be injuries, starting lineups, or weather. These profitable situations are only available to long term subscribers.

No analysis on late info insiders due to time restrictions, but they factor in information we receive close to game time. This might be injuries, starting lineups, or weather. These profitable situations are only available to long term subscribers.

No analysis on late info insiders due to time restrictions, but they factor in information we receive close to game time. This might be injuries, starting lineups, or weather. These profitable situations are only available to long term subscribers.

No analysis on late info insiders due to time restrictions, but they factor in information we receive close to game time. This might be injuries, starting lineups, or weather. These profitable situations are only available to long term subscribers.

3* NHL Over/Under PLAY OF THE DAY on Penguins/Capitals OVER

The OVER has cashed in 6 of the last 8 games for the Capitals. One was a push on a total of 6 and the other was a game where they combined for 5 with a total of 6.5. No reason to not expect a lot of goals in Washington games going forward and I just think there's a good chance these two teams combine for 6 or more tonight. 

Since they shutout Boston in their season opener, the Capitals have allowed multiple goals in every single game since. In their last 12 games they have allowed 4 or more goals 7 times and 3 times gave up at least 6. It's not just bad defense. They are scoring a bunch as well. Washington has scored at least 3 goals in 7 of their last 8.

Pittsburgh hasn't score much of late, but are a team we know can go off. Their defense has also been spotty of late, allowing 19 goals in their last 4 games. Take the OVER! 

No analysis on late info insiders due to time restrictions, but they factor in information we receive close to game time. This might be injuries, starting lineups, or weather. These profitable situations are only available to long term subscribers.

No analysis on late info insiders due to time restrictions, but they factor in information we receive close to game time. This might be injuries, starting lineups, or weather. These profitable situations are only available to long term subscribers.

3* NHL Situational Money Line SMASH on Rangers -

I love the value here with New York as a small home favorite against the Sabres on Sunday. Buffalo is off an impressive 9-2 win over Ottawa on Saturday and most will just think they keep it rolling into this game. You don't have many games where you put up near double-digits on the ice and I think some of the Sabres might have partied it up last night and won't be all that interested in today's game against the Rangers. 

While Buffalo is playing on close to 24 hours of rest, plus travel, New York hasn't played in 3 days. I just don't see the Sabres being able to match the energy or intensity of the Rangers in this one. Take New York! 

No analysis on late info insiders due to time restrictions, but they factor in information we receive close to game time. This might be injuries, starting lineups, or weather. These profitable situations are only available to long term subscribers.

No analysis on late info insiders due to time restrictions, but they factor in information we receive close to game time. This might be injuries, starting lineups, or weather. These profitable situations are only available to long term subscribers.

3* NHL Puck Line MASSACRE  on Oilers -

I'm going to take the Oilers to not only secure a win at home over the Blackhawks, but I got them on the -1.5 puck line for an even bigger payout. 

Chicago is struggling right now. The Blackhawks have lost 3 straight and have been outscored 13-6 during this stretch. Edmonton on the other hand has won 6 of their last 9, which includes a win at Chicago last week. Blackhawks have really struggled defensively and the Oilers have scored 19 goals in their last 5 games. Look for them to get out to an early lead and cost to a win here by at least 2 goals. Take Edmonton -1.5! 

4* NHL Underdog PLAY OF THE WEEK on Stars +

I like the value here with Dallas as a decently priced road dog against the Maple Leafs. Toronto has cooled off quite a bit since their 6-1 start, as they are  just 2-3 in their last 5 with all 3 losses coming at home and both wins against Winnipeg. 

Stars have won 3 of their last 4 after a 3-game losing streak and have won 5 of their last 6 vs a team with a winning record. Toronto has been playing in some lower-scoring games and are just 4-9 in their last 13 home games after 3 straight games that went UNDER the total. Maple Leafs are also 0-4 in their last 4 home games after playing their previous game at home and have lost in this spot by 2.5 goals/game. Take Dallas! 

No analysis on late info insiders due to time restrictions, but they factor in information we receive close to game time. This might be injuries, starting lineups, or weather. These profitable situations are only available to long term subscribers.

No analysis on late info insiders due to time restrictions, but they factor in information we receive close to game time. This might be injuries, starting lineups, or weather. These profitable situations are only available to long term subscribers.

3* NHL Money Line SMASH on Capitals 

Great price and spot to back the defending Stanley Cup Champs. It's been an up and down start to the season for the Capitals, but I'm confident this team will show up against the Flames on Saturday. While Washington is just 4-5 overall, they have only lost back-to-back games once. 

Last time out they lost 4-1 to Edmonton and that sets up a profitable spot, as they are 26-10 in their last 36 games following a loss of 3 or more goals. They have also won 16 of their last 22 on the road and 6-1 in their last 7 vs a team from the Western Conference. 

Flames have lost 3 of 4 and are fresh off an ugly 9-1 loss at home to Pittsburgh. Unlike the Capitals, Calgary doesn't exactly bounce back well. The Flames are jut 2-7 in their last 9 off a loss by 3 or more goals. They are also just 1-7 in their last 8 at home against a team that's won fewer than 40% of their road games. Take Washington! 

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4* NHL Situational VEGAS INSIDER on Oilers +

Last time out Edmonton more than held their own at home against one of the best teams in the league, as they fell 5-6 in overtime to Pittsburgh. Expect another huge effort here from the Oilers at home against the defending Stanley Cup champs.

Washington has a massive target on their back and it's got the best of them early, as they are just 4-4 overall and have lost 4 of their last 7. Edmonton has won 10 of the last 14 meetings at home against the Capitals. 

While Washington's offense has been lights out of late, scoring 4 or more in each of their last 3, they are just 10-21 in their last 31 on the road after scoring 5 or more in back-to-back games. Look for the Oilers offense to be the ones who put on the show. Take Edmonton! 

3* NHL Over/Under Total DESTROYER on Canucks/Knights UNDER

The books have set the total way too high for tonight's NHL matchup that has Vegas hosting Vancouver. The Golden Knights struggled defensively early on, giving up 4 or more goals in 4 of their first 5 games. They have figured things out and have allowed just 2 goals in their last 3 games combined. 

Hard to not like that defense to continue to shine against a struggling Canucks offense that has scored 2 or fewer in 3 straight. UNDER is also 13-3 in Vancouver's last 16 road games and a perfect 6-0 in their last 6 on the road against a team that's won more than 60% of their home games. UNDER is also 4-0 in the Knights last 4 vs the Western Conference. Take the UNDER! 

3* NHL Over/Under PLAY OF THE DAY on Coyotes OVER

Columbus and Arizona should have no problem eclipsing the total set by the books for tonight's game. Last time out the Coyotes combined for 8 goals in their loss at Winnipeg. I see a similar type of outcome here with the Blue Jackets. 

Columbus is averaging 3.8 goals/game over their last 5 and during this stretch are giving up 4.2 goals/game, for an average of 8 goals a game. 

OVER is 28-14 in Arizona's last 42 road games off a road loss by 2 or more goals. OVER is also 8-2 in the Blue Jackets last 10 after a game where they scored 2 or fewer goals. Take the OVER! 

3* NHL Over/Under Total DESTROYER on Capitals UNDER

UNDER is the play here in Monday's NHL action between Washington and Vancouver. Books have set a big number on this game due to the fact that the Capitals have gone OVER the total in 5 of their 7 games and combined for at least 6 goals in 6 of those 7. 

The key here is the Canucks are a good defensive team. Vancouver has allowed 2 or fewer goals in 4 of their last 5 and the UNDER has cashed in each of the last 5 Canucks' games. Last time out they held Boston to just 1 goal in a 2-1 win. 

UNDER is 7-2 in Vancouver's last 9 after allowing 2 or fewer goals and 4-1 in their last 5 off a SU win. UNDER is also 5-2 in the Capitals last 7 after they allowed 5 or more goals in their previous game. Take the UNDER! 

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3* NHL Over/Under Total ANNIHILATOR on Coyotes/Blackhawks UNDER

There's simply too much value here on the UNDER to pass up with the total set for 6.5. A big reason we are seeing such a high total is the OVER is a perfect 5-0 in the Blackhawks first 5 games, as all 5 have seen at least 7 goals scored. 

While Chicago has played in a bunch of shootouts, the Coyotes have scored a mere 4 goals in 5 games and 3 of those came in one contest, as they have been shutout 3 times. UNDER is 4-0-1 in Arizona's 5 games and I just think that given the Coyotes limitations on offense, we are going to see these two teams stay well below the mark set by the books. 

UNDER is 12-3-1 in Chicago's last 16 home games against  team with a road winning percentage less than 40% and 4-0 in the Coyotes last 4 vs a team with a winning record. Take the UNDER! 

4* NHL Money Line VEGAS INSIDER on Devils -

New Jersey is off to another strong start. The Devils have won each of their first 3 games, outscoring the opposition 14-4. Last year they were 6-1 in their first 7 games and 9-2 over their first 11. 

I look for them to improve to 4-0 in 2018 with a comfortable win at home over the Stars. Dallas started out 3-1, but really benefited from playing all 4 of those games at home. They lost 4-1 at Ottawa in their first road test last time out and I think they struggle to score enough here to keep this close. 

Stars are a mere 13-27 in road games in the first half of the season over the last 3 years and 9-28 in their last 37 road games when coming in having lost 2 of their last 3. Devils are 31-15 in their last 48 off a home game and 10-3 off a home win by 1. Take New Jersey! 

No analysis on late info insiders due to time restrictions, but they factor in information we receive close to game time. This might be injuries, starting lineups, or weather. These profitable situations are only available to long term subscribers.

No analysis on late info insiders due to time restrictions, but they factor in information we receive close to game time. This might be injuries, starting lineups, or weather. These profitable situations are only available to long term subscribers.

No analysis on late info insiders due to time restrictions, but they factor in information we receive close to game time. This might be injuries, starting lineups, or weather. These profitable situations are only available to long term subscribers.

No analysis on late info insiders due to time restrictions, but they factor in information we receive close to game time. This might be injuries, starting lineups, or weather. These profitable situations are only available to long term subscribers.

No analysis on late info insiders due to time restrictions, but they factor in information we receive close to game time. This might be injuries, starting lineups, or weather. These profitable situations are only available to long term subscribers.

No analysis on late info insiders due to time restrictions, but they factor in information we receive close to game time. This might be injuries, starting lineups, or weather. These profitable situations are only available to long term subscribers.

No analysis on late info insiders due to time restrictions, but they factor in information we receive close to game time. This might be injuries, starting lineups, or weather. These profitable situations are only available to long term subscribers.

No analysis on late info insiders due to time restrictions, but they factor in information we receive close to game time. This might be injuries, starting lineups, or weather. These profitable situations are only available to long term subscribers.

No analysis on late info insiders due to time restrictions, but they factor in information we receive close to game time. This might be injuries, starting lineups, or weather. These profitable situations are only available to long term subscribers.

3* NHL Puck Line MASSACRE on Sabres +1.5 

I'm confident the Sabres can keep this within 1-goal, as I actually think they win the game outright. The Bruins were humiliated in their season-opener at Washington 7-0 and I think the public perception is that Boston will rebound here. 

Not me. I think that ugly loss to the Capitals was a very concerning sign of where this Bruins team is to start the season. Buffalo is a team that is trying to take that next step and get to the playoffs and we can count on a electric home crowd in not only their home opener but their season opener. 

Note that Boston's game against Washington was last night and the Bruins are just 10-19 over the last 3 seasons when playing on no rest. Take Buffalo +1.5! 

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3* LATE INFO INSIDER on Lightning

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3* NHL Money Line Massacre on Wild -

One of the big problems for Minnesota early on this season was their poor play they got in the net, but that isn't an issue anymore since they acquired Devan Dubnyk. In his two starts, both wins, Dubnyk has allowed a total of 1 goal in a 7-0 win at Buffalo and 3-1 victory over the Coyotes. Dubnyk has gone 6-1-1 in his last 8 starts against the Blue Jackets, allowing a mere 1.86 goals against. Columbus is just 1-4 in their last 5 overall and I look for Minnesota to win this one without any problem.

Wild are 14-4 in their last 18 home games revenging a loss of 2 or more goals, 15-4 in their last 19 home games off a home win and 21-6 in their last 27 home games after playing a game where 4 or fewer total goals were scored. These trends combine to form a strong 78% (50-14) system in favor of the Wild. Take Minnesota!

3* NHL No Doubt Rout on Red Wings -

Detroit is showing great value here as a small home favorite against the Predators. While the Red Wings are without their star goalie Jimmy Howard, youngster Petr Mrazek has more than proven himself in Howard's absence. I don't think Nashville will be as fortunate after losing Pekka Rinne. Backing Detroit at home against good opponents has been a strong investment, as the Red Wings are a dominant 111-46 against the money line in their last 157 home games against teams who are outscoring opponents by 0.5+ goals/game. We also have a strong system in play. Teams that won their previous game in overtime against an opponent who has scored 3 or more goals in 5 straight games are 32-16 against the money line over the last 5 seasons. That's a 67% system in favor of the Red Wings. Take Detroit!

3* NHL Oddsmakers Error on Stars -

The Stars are showing some great value here as a small home favorite against the Jets. Dallas was able to snap a 4-game losing streak with a 5-4 over Ottawa at home on Tuesday and I look for them to carry over that momentum against the Jets. Winnipeg is only 3-5 in their last 8 games and have allowed 13 goals in their last 3 road games.

Home teams that have allowed 3 goals or more in 2 straight games against opponent after scoring 4 goals or more in 3 straight games are 42-19 against the money line over the last 5 seasons. That's a 69% system in favor of the Stars. Take Dallas!

4* NHL Money Line No Brainer on Wild -

It's been a disappointing season so far for the Wild, who are currently sitting at the bottom of the Central Division and 12th overall in the Western Conference. Minnesota went out and traded for goalie Devan Dybnyk from Arizona and I look for him to get the start tonight. Buffalo has lost 8 straight and have not won a game in 2015. Unlike the Wild, the Sabers were expected to be this bad. I believe Buffalo is the perfect team for Minnesota to get back on track with a much needed win.

Home underdogs of +100 to +150 revenging a same season loss vs opponent, a bad team (30% to 40%) playing a team with a losing record are just 34-84 against the money line since 1996. That's a 71% system in favor of the Wild. Take Minnesota!

3* NHL Money Line Massacre on Sharks -

It's been a rough stretch here for the Sharks, but with their top playmaker Joe Thornton back in the lineup, I look for San Jose to return to the form that saw them go 9-1-0 from Nov. 29 to Dec. 20. Getting their offense going shouldn't be a problem against the Coyotes. Arizona is allowing 4.2 goals on 30.2 shots over their last 5 games and have given up at least 3 goals in each of their last 3 meetings against the Sharks. Adding to all of this is the fact that the Coyotes are 1-11 in their last 12 games when playing against a marginal winning team (51% to 60%), while San Jose is 6-1 in their last 7 road games after playing their last game at home. These two trends combine to form a strong 89% (17-2) system in favor of the Sharks. Take San Jose!

3* NHL Money Line Massacre on Winnipeg Jets +

Great value here with the Jets as a massive underdog against Anaheim. The Ducks have been living on the edge with so many games decided by 1 goal or less (5 of the last 6). They are just 3-2 on their homestand and just lost 1-4 at home to the Rangers on Wednesday. Jets are out for some serious revenge after losing both meetings already this season and come in off a confidence building 5-4 road win over the Kings yesterday.

Road teams against the money line after 6 or more consecutive overs, good defensive team - allowing 2.55 or less goals/game on the season - 2nd half of the season are 24-8 since 1996. That's a 75% system in favor of the Jets. Take Winnipeg!

3* NHL Money Line Massacre on Flames -

This is a perfect spot for the Flames to get back on track after back-to-back 1-goal defeats in their last two contets. Calgary has won 3 straight against Florida, including a 6-4 road win back on Nov. 8. While the Panthers come in off a 3-1 win at Vancouver last night, that puts them in a bad spot. Veteran goaltender Roberto Luongo hasn't played in the 2nd game of a back-to-back all season and backup Al Montoya is 0-4 over his last 4 starts (3.65 goals-against/game). Florida is 0-8 this season off a road win and just 5-20 in their last 25 on the road against horrible power play killing teams, where opponents score on 19% or more of their chances. Adding to this is that Calgary is a perfect 4-0 over the last 2 years after 2 straight losses by 1 goal. These trends combine to form a 85% (28-5) system in favor of the Flames. Take Calgary!

3* NHL No Doubt Rout on Blackhawks -

The Blackhawks are coming into this contest off a difficult 0-2 loss to Colorado on Tuesday, which saw Chicago get shutout despite recording a season-high 54 shots. I look for that loss to serve as motivation for tonight's matchup against Minnesota, who they have owned of late. The Blackhawks have won each of the previous, including a 5-3 win back on Dec. 16, and 13 of 19 overall. The Wild are also in the midst of a major slump, having lost 8 of their last 10.

Backup up a play on Chicago is a strong system supporting a fade of Minnesota. Home underdogs of +100 to +150 who are off a home loss by 1 goal that won between 45%-55% of their games in the 1st half of the season are just 14-47 against the money line since 1996. That's a 77% system in favor of the Blackhawks. Take Chicago!

3* NHL Money Line Massacre on Capitals -

The Capitals will be out for revenge after losing 2-6 at Toronto back on Nov. 29, which was part of an ugly 1-3-1 stretch for Washington. The Capitals have since been a completely different team, going 10-1-3 over their last 14. Unlike the last time these two teams met, Toronto is slumping. The Maple Leafs have gone just 2-7 in their last 9, which resulted in the firing of head coach Randy Carlyle. Look for the Capitals to have no problem securing a win against a Toronto team that has lost it's identity.

Also a strong system backing a fade of the Maple Leafs. Teams off two consecutive road loss by 2 or more goals that have a winning record and are playing a team with a winning record in the 1st half of the season are just 18-36 against the money line since 1996. That's a 67% system in favor of the Capitals. Take Washington!

4* Lightning/Canadiens NHL Heavy Hitter on Canadiens -

The Canadiens are showing exceptional value here as a small home favorite against the Lightning. Montreal has been arguably been playing the best hockey of any team in the league over the last month. The Canadiens come in having won 6 straight and 9 of 10 overall since Dec. 9. During this stretch Montreal has scored 3 or more goals in 8 of their 10 games and defensively have not allowed more than 2 goals once (1 or less in 7 of 10).  Tampa Bay is no push over, but this is a tough spot for them, as they will be playing their 4th straight on the road over a span of just 7 days.

The Canadiens will also be out for some serious revenge after getting embarrassed 7-1 at Tampa Bay back on Oct. 13. Key here is that teams who are revenging a blowout loss by 3 or more goals, who have won 60% to 70% and are playing a team that has a winning record in the 1st of half of the season are 132-86 since 1996. That's a 61% long-term system in favor of the Canadiens. Take Montreal!

3* NHL No Doubt Rout on Avalanche -

Colorado is starting to show signs of life after a disappointing to start to the 2014-15 season, as they come in having won 2 straight and 5 of their last 7 overall. I look for the Avalanche to carry over that momentum with an easy win at home tonight against the Blue Jackets. One of the big problems for Colorado has been their offense struggling to score, but that shouldn't be a problem here. Columbus is allowing 3.2 goals/game over their last 5 and have allowed 5 or more goals in 3 of their last 6, including 6 last night in a 3-6 loss at Arizona.

Colorado is 20-9 in their last 29 after playing in a game where 4 or fewer goals were scored and 16-5 in their last 21 home games when they come in having won 2 out of their last 3. Adding to this is a strong system. Home favorites who allowed 1 or less goals in their last game against an opponent that allowed 6 or more are 40-11 against the money line over the last 5 seasons. That's a 78% system in favor of the Avalanche. Take Colorado!

3* NHL No Doubt Rout on Panthers -

The Panthers are showing some great value here after back-to-back home losses against two of the top defensive teams in the league in Montreal and New York. Florida only managed to score 3 goals in those two games, but figure to have no problem getting the offense back on track against the Sabres. Buffalo has allowed at least 3 goals in each of their last 10 games, including 5 or more in 5 of their last 7. While Florida lost the most recent meeting, they had won each of the previous 5.

Adding to this is a strong system backing the Panthers. Road teams with a money line of -100 to -150 who are getting outscored on the season by 0.3 or more goals/game are 45-17 ATS over the last 5 seasons after scoring 2 or less goals in 2 straight games. That's a 73% system in favor of the Panthers. Take Florida!

3* NHL No Doubt Rout on Lightning -

I have no problem laying this price on the Lightning on the road against the Sabres. Last time these two teams played, Tampa Bay won 5-0 with a ridiculous 35-13 advantage in shots. Buffalo comes in having lost 5 of their last 6, while the Lightning have won 3 straight. Tampa Bay also had a 6-3 power play advantage the last time these two teams played and have dominated poor power play teams like the Sabres. The Lightning are 20-5 in their last 25 against teams who score on 14.5% or less of their power play chances over the last 2 seasons. Tampa Bay is also 13-3 in their last 16 off 2 or more consecutive home wins and 17-4 in their last 12 after playing 3 or more straight games at home. These trends combine to form a strong 80% (50-12) system in favor of the Lighting. Take Tampa Bay!

3* NHL Oddsmakers Error on Avalanche +

Colorado is showing some great value here as a big road underdog against the Blues on Monday. St Louis is in a funk right now and have lost 4 straight, including a 3-4 defeat at home to Dallas on Saturday. The Avalanche were responsible for another one of the Blues' losses during their current skid, as Colorado shutout St Louis in a 5-0 home win last Tuesday.

While the Avalanche followed up that big win over the Blues with a loss at home to the Blackhawks, that sets them up in a profitable spot. Colorado is 22-3 over the last 2 seasons following a home loss and 8-1 when that loss was against a division opponent. It gets even better, as the Avalanche are a perfect 12-0 in their last 12 games off a home loss by 2 or more goals. Take Colorado!

4* Bruins/Blue Jackets NHL Heavy Hitter on Bruins -

This is a great price to back the Bruins in a game they have been looking forward to for over a month. Last time these two teams faced off (Nov. 21) Dalton Prout and Milan Lucic got into at the end of overtime and Prout took a bit of a cheap shot according to Lucic. I look for the Lucic and Bruins to come out looking to send a message in this one. On top of that Boston is the better team in this matchup and has won 7 straight in the series. Bruins are also 40-14 in their last 54 games against poor defensive teams (allow 29+ shots/game & 17% or better on power plays) and 9-0 in their last 9 against teams that are being outscored by 0.3+ goals/game. These two trends combine to from a 78% (49-14) system backing the Bruins. Take Boston!

3* NHL No Doubt Rout on Predators -

I look for the Predators to come away with another big road win tonight against the Blue Jackets. Nashville comes in off a 6-5 overtime win at Minnesota for their 4th victory in their last 5 games. While Columbus has been playing well of late, they are living on the edge. The Blue Jackets are giving up 35.4 shots a game in the month of December. This is also a bit of a letdown spot for Columbus, who come in off a huge 3-2 shootout win over the Blackhawks on Saturday.

Predators are 8-1 in their last 9 versus a team with a losing record, 6-1 in their last 7 after allowing 5 or more goals and 9-3 in their last 12 against the Eastern Conference. Columbus is just 18-49 in their last 67 against a team that's won more than 60% of their games.

Adding to all of this is a huge system backing a fade of the Blue Jackets. Home underdogs that have won 4 out of their last 5 games who have won just 40%-49% of their games on the season are 19-59 against the money line since 1996. That's a 76% system in favor of the Predators. Take Nashville!

3* NHL No Doubt Rout on Blackhawks -

The Blackhawks are absolutely on fire. Chicago has gone a dominant 15-3 over their last 18 games and will be getting back star goalie Corey Crawford and star defenseman Duncan Keith. While Columbus has won 7 of their last 8, they just had their 7-game winning streak snapped Thursday at home against Washington. I look for the Blue Jackets to return to their losing ways, lost 15 of 17 prior to 7-game winning streak, as they have drop each of the last 13 meetings against Chicago.

Adding to all of this is a strong system in play suggesting a fade of Columbus. Home underdogs that have won 4 of their last 5, yet are only winning 40%-49% of their games on the season are just 18-58 against the money line since 1996. That's a 76% system in favor of the Blackhawks! Take Chicago!

3* NHL No Doubt Rout on Red Wings -

This is a great spot to back the Red Wings, who are going to take the ice with a chip on their shoulder tonight after dropping their last 4 games. Not being able to put the puck in the net has really been the big problem for Detroit during their skid, as they have totaled just 4 goals in their last 4 games. This is the perfect matchup to get their offense back on track. New York has allowed 11 goals in their last 2 road games and are giving up 4.2 over their last 5 games.

Detroit is 15-3 against the money line over their last 18 games played on Friday nights and 6-1 in their last 7 versus the Metropolitan. While the Islanders have been off since Monday, they are just 16-36 in their last 52 games when playing with 3 or more days of rest.

Home favorites off a close loss by 1 goal in their last game against an opponent that has scored 3 or more goals in 5 straight games are 91-36 against the money line since 1996. That's a 72% system in favor of the Red Wings. Take Detroit!

5* NHL Vegas Insider Game of the Month on Kings -

The Kings blew a 2-goal lead in a 2-5 loss at St Louis on Tuesday and I look for them to come out and get their revenge at home against the Blues tonight. Anytime you have these non-playoff home-and-home scenarios, the team that lost the first matchup is going to be the more motivated squad the next time out. LA is a strong 11-5 at home this season and will be extra motivated here with this being their first home game following a 5 game road trip.

Los Angeles is 33-14 in their last 47 home games when playing a against a team with a winning record and 16-3 in their last 19 home games against excellent defensive teams that are allowing 2.4 goals or less. St Louis on the other hand is 3-11 in their last 14 road games against a team that's won more than 60% of their home games. These trends combine to form a 75% (60-20) system in favor of the Kings. Take Los Angeles!

4* NHL Money Line No Brainer on Toronto -

Toronto comes into this one having won 6 straight and 8 of 9 overall, while the Hurricanes have lost 6 straight and 13 of 16 overall. The Maple Leafs have scored 4.3 goals/game during their recent 9-game stretch, while Carolina has scored a mere 1 goal in each of their last 6 games. The defense is also struggling for the Hurricanes, as they have allowed 9 goals in their last 2 games. I look for Toronto to win here in a blowout.

Maple Leafs are 11-4 in their last 15 after scoring 4 or more goals in their previous game, 10-4 in their last 14 against the Eastern Conference and 8-3 in their last 11 off a blowout win by 3 or more goals. Carolina is 5-21 in their last 26 after allowing 2 goals or more in the 3rd period and 1-9 in their last 10 after scoring 2 goals or less in 2 straight games. These trends combine to form a 78% (59-17) system in favor of the Maple Leafs. Take Toronto!

4* NHL Vegas Insider Game of the Month on Blues -

This is a perfect spot to back St Louis at home against the Kings. The Blues have the 3rd best record in the Western Conference at 20-8-2 and come in having won 4 straight behind a strong offensive attack that has produced 19 goals. Los Angeles on the other hand is currently tied for 7th at 15-10-6 and come in having lost 4 of 5. The Kings have also allowed 12 goals in their last 3 games. One of the big keys here is that these two teams will turn around and play at Los Angeles on Thursday, which makes this one that much more important to St Louis.

Adding to all of this is a strong system in play backing a fade of the kings and their struggling defense. Road teams that are allowing 2.55 or less goals on the season, after giving up 3 or more goals in each of their last 3 games are just 39-69 against the money lines over the last 5 seasons. That's a 64% system in favor of the Blues. Take St Louis!

3* NHL Money Line Smash on Senators -

Ottawa was able to secure their first win under new head coach Dave Cameron with a 3-2 shootout win at Boston on Saturday and I look for them to carry over that momentum and spoil the Sabres attempt to complete a sweep of their 4-game homestand. The Senators have won 6 of the last 8 in the series between these two Atlantic Division rivals. Buffalo is a miserable 8-20 in their last 28 games against division foes, 15-37 in their last 52 overall and just 2-7 in their last 9 home games versus a team that's won less than 40% of their road games. These trends combine to form a 72% (64-25) system in favor of the Senators. Take Ottawa!

4* NHL Western Conference Game of the Month on Wild -

The Coyotes have dropped 4 straight and 7 of their last 8 overall and I look for their struggles to continue Saturday against the Wild. Minnesota lost last time out at San Jose 1-2, but haven't lost consecutive games since early November. The Wild have also owned Arizona of late, winning each of the last 3 meetings and 5 of the last 6 overall.

Arizona is 6-20 in their last 26 games after scoring 2 goals or less last time out, 3-13 in their last 16 when their opponent allowed 2 goals or less in their last game, 0-8 in their last 8 home games, 1-6 in their last 7 versus the Western Conference and 4-23 in their last 27 against the Central. These trends combine to form a 83% (70-14) system in favor of the Wild. Take Minnesota!

3* NHL No Doubt Rout on Sharks -

The Sharks are showing exceptional value here as a relatively small home favorite against the Wild. San Jose is playing with a ton of confidence right now and are getting it done on the offensive end. The Sharks have won 5 of 6 and have scored 24 goals during this stretch. They have also scored 20 goals over a 4-game home winning streak. San Jose will be out for revenge against the Wild after losing 3-4 in a shootout at Minnesota earlier this season. The key here is the Sharks have won 4 straight and 9 of 10 at home against the Wild. San Jose is 52-22 in their last 74 home games and 20-8 in their last 28 after scoring 5 or more goals in their last game. Minnesota is 0-4 in their last 4 off a win and 0-5 in their last 5 against an opponent that scored 5 or more last time out.

Adding to all of this is a strong system in play on the Sharks. Home teams with a money line of -100 to -150 off a win by 2 or more goals over a division rival that are playing their 4th game in 7 days are 71-30 against the money line over the last 5 seasons. That's a 70% system in favor of the Sharks. Take San Jose!

3* NHL Money Line Smash on Flyers -

The Flyers are showing some great value here at home against the Devils. The home team has won 6 straight in the series and Philadelphia is going to be out for revenge after losing at New Jersey 4-6 back in October. In that lost 3 of the Devils 6 goals came from wings Michael Cammalleri and Dainius Zubrus, who are both listed as questionable with injuries. Even if those two play, I like the Flyers in this one. Philadelphia is 19-8 in their last 27 home games against a team with a losing road record and 9-4 in their last 13 home games after a road trip of 7 or more days. New Jersey is just 2-7 in their last 9 overall and 1-4 in their last 5 when playing in the 3rd game of a 3-in-4 situation.

We also see a strong system in play on the Flyers. Teams revenging a loss where they allowed 4 or more goals in a game involving two bad teams (30%-40%) in the first half of the season are 26-9 against the money line over the last 5 seasons. That's a 74% system in favor of the Flyers. Take Philadelphia!

5* NHL Heavy Hitter Game of the Year on Stars -

This is a great spot to back the Stars at home against the Jets. While Winnipeg has been the more impressive team to this point, the Jets are in a major letdown spot after losing at home in overtime to league-leading Anaheim on Sunday. Dallas was able to snap a 4-game losing streak with a strong 4-1 home win over Montreal. A key thing to note is that the Stars wins have come in bunches this season. When they follow a loss with a win, they have went on to win at least two games in a row this season. Look for Dallas to keep that streak going tonight.

Home favorites who are being outscored by 0.2+ goals/game in the 3rd period, after a blowout win by 3 or more goals are 58-16 against the money line over the last 5 seasons. That's a 78% system in favor of the Stars. Take Dallas!

3* NHL Main Event on Blackhawks -

I have no problem laying big juice on the Blackhawks tonight against the Devils. Chicago comes in having won 6 straight and are 9-1-0 over their last 10 games. During their 6-game winning streak they have outscored their opponents 22-9. Chicago figures to only get better with the return of of Patrick Sharp from injury, who was the leading scorer for the Blackhawks last season. New Jersey has lost three straight at home and are just 3-7 on their home ice this season.

Chicago is 21-5 in their last 26 games off a a division win, 46-21 in their last 67 versus a team with a losing record and 7-3 in their last 10 against the Eastern Conference. The Devils are 11-29 in their last 40 games against the Western Conference and a mere 1-4 in their last 5 when playing on 0 days rest. These trends combine to form a 72% (107-41) system in favor of the Blackhawks. Take Chicago!

3* NHL No Doubt Money Line Smash on Red Wings -

The Red Wings are showing great value here as a relatively low-priced favorite at Carolina on Sunday. Detroit comes in having won two straight and 8 of 10 overall. The Hurricanes have been trending in the opposite direction. Carolina is just 3-8 over their last 11 games. Detroit has owned this series. They won 2 of 3 last year and are 20-7-1 since 1996. We also find a strong system in play suggesting a fade of the Hurricanes. Teams off a home loss against a division rival against an opponent off a close home win by 1 goal are 97-152 since 1996. That's a 61% system in favor of the Red Wings. Take Detroit!

5* NHL Central Division Game of the Year on Predators -

The Predators are showing exceptional value as a small home favorite against Central rival Chicago. Nashville is a dominant 11-1-1 at home this season, including 7 straight. The Predators have gone 4-0-1 in their last 5 against the Blackhawks and are catching Chicago in a great spot. The Blackhawks will be in the 2nd game of a back-to-back set and 3rd in 4 overall.

Chicago is just 6-13 in their last 19 road games against a team that's won more than 60% of their home games and are just 3-8 in their last 11 off 2 or more consecutive home wins. Nashville is 10-1 in their last 11 as a home favorite and a perfect 8-0 in their last 8 home games with a total of 5 or less this season.

We also see a strong system in play telling us to fade the Blackhawks. Road teams who are an excellent defensive team that is allowing 2.4 or less goals/game after scoring 4 or more in 3 straight are 8-25 ATS over the last 5 seasons. That's a 76% system in favor of the Predators. Take Nashville!