Sports Picks & Predictions

3-Unit Play. #017. Take Philadelphia over New Jersey (Friday at 7:05 pm).

Let me just take a second to pour one out for our Nashville ticket last night. They were up 4-1 going into the third and were outshooting Calgary 27-9!!!!! Can't believe we ended up losing that bet. Moving on to tonight, this is a great spot for Philadelphia to bounce back after getting their asses handed to them vs Pittsburgh. We knew coming into the season Philly wasn't going to be perfect and they are far from. However, they are rested and will be eager to get a win against a NJ who right now is playing terrible hockey and has no real mojo working for them. Their best player even went as far as to call out the fans and that's just something you don't do ever. New Jersey has plenty of issues and dealing with the fans isn't a battle they need to be having right now. The Devils can't stop the puck and with a Philly squad coming to town desperate to get back in the win column, we believe the Devils will be in for a long night. Take Philly.

4-Unit Play. #014. Take Nashville over Calgary (Thursday at 8:05 pm) As per your selection on Nashville, we like them to get the job done in front of their home crowd and push their winning streak to five games. Look, we watched the entire Carolina/Calgary game the other night (we had Carolina) and Calgary simply looked gassed despite being up 1-0. They managed just 3 shots in the third period and their first shot didn't come until the period was halfway over. Nashville has been playing some great hockey and as they have been home for four of their last five games, they should be rested and in a groove and ready to get this win tonight. Calgary has been traveling around a lot and the travel is going to catch up to them tonight against a fast pace and high scoring team like Nashville. This line is a bit lower than we thought it would be and so we're going to be all over it and cash another ticket as we march towards even higher profits. Take Nashville.

4-Unit Play. #011. Take Vancouver over Los Angeles (Wednesday at 10:35 pm) As per your selection on Vancouver, we believe they are the better team and as such will win this game for a few reasons. The first, this Vancouver team is rolling right now having won 3 of their last four games and 7 of their last 10. They come off a 7-2 home win vs Florida which serves as a confidence-boosting win and now they get to play a Kings team that they've beaten already this season (8-2) and who has lost three straight games, getting outscored 15-4 in that span. After the 8-2 loss to Vancouver, the Kings were talking about how they should never lose to a team like ?that?. Instead of revenge for LA in this spot, we believe Vancouver will want to show the Kings what ?a team like that? can do when they are playing quality hockey. This is a statement game for the Canucks to prove their 8-2 win wasn't a fluke and that they are in fact a much better team than the aging Kings. This is a great spot for Vancouver and we'll grab them at the short price!

2-Unit Play. #077. Take Tampa Bay over New York Rangers (Tuesday at 7:35 pm) As per your selection on the Tampa Bay Lightning, we never like laying this much chalk, but we feel this is a great spot for the Lightning to do well and come away with a win. They are simply the better team in this game and will be looking to start their four-game road trip off on the right foot. They've been able to score goals of late, while the Rangers simply can't keep the puck out of their own net. Big advantage to Tampa on both sides of the ice and we will cash a ticket with them tonight.

4-Unit Play. #074. Take Carolina over Calgary (Tuesday at 7:05 pm) As per your selection on Carolina, we are simply going to be fading the Calgary Flames coming off that big emotional game vs the Jets in the outdoor game on Saturday. The Flames should have won the game but ended up losing in a shootout. Had they won it, we'd be getting more value on the Canes, but as such, we still like the Canes to win this game outright. Carolina is a good team, especially on home ice, posting a 4-1 record. They bounced back in a big way in their last game, blanking Chicago 4-0 after losing three straight road games. This is a great spot for Carolina to regain some of that momentum heading into November. Calgary, on the other hand, gives up a ton of goals and has been extremely inconsistent over the last 10 days. This is a good spot for Carolina and we'll be on them to cash the ticket.

4-Unit Play. #066. Take Buffalo over Arizona (Monday at 7:05 pm).

As per your selection on the Buffalo Sabres, we feel like this is a spot that Buffalo will do well in as they are home favorites and come into this game with two days of rest and off a great defensive performance against Detroit. The Sabres have been a pleasant surprise this season so far as they sit atop the Atlantic Division. They've got some great team scoring from the entire roster and they've gotten some great goaltending from Carter Hutton and even the backup Ullmark. They have also yet to lose at home and we see that streak continuing against an Arizona squad who is on the tail end of a four-game eastern road trip, and will be itching to get home. The Coyotes have also been a surprise this season but they enter this game having won only 3 of 10 meetings against Buffalo, scoring just 2 goals per game. Buffalo is a good home team and with rest and motivation they will do well to get the win tonight.

6-Unit Play. #049. Take Calgary (-125) over Winnipeg (Saturday at 10:05 pm).

As per your selection on the Calgary Flames, we know this game is being played outdoors in Regina (a neutral stadium) but we like the Flames more as a complete team. The Jets are a disaster right now and they still have a defensive unit that features rookies and completely unknown commodities. The Jets have struggled as they have lost four of their last five games, and now have to take on a Flames team that has had their number, winning 6 of the last 10 meetings. Calgary comes into this game after a solid home win vs Florida and will look to keep the goal-scoring prowess up vs a terrible Jets defensive unit. We also like the goaltending matchup as we're getting Rittich vs Hellbuyck and we'll take that any day of the week. Typically when outdoor games take place, you look to back the team you trust more defensively as the game plan gets simplified without taking too much away from the skilled guys. Calgary is built for a game like this, so we'll take the short price with the better overall team.

4-Unit Play. #029. Take New York Islanders over Ottawa (Friday at 7:35 pm).

As per your selection on the New York Islanders, we aren't worried that they are playing their second game of a back-to-back tonight against the Sense as they are simply the better team and B2B's aren't as tough in the opening portion of the season as they are in the back half of the season. Ottawa is a terrible team. They've lost four of their last 5 games and their only win came against an even worse Detroit team. The Islanders have made a living beating up on bad teams over the last few seasons and tonight will be no different. The Islanders hold a 7-3 record vs the Sense over the last 10 meetings and they average almost 3.5 goals per game in that span. This game is very likely to be one-sided and we much prefer Thomas Greiss over Anders Nilsson in goal. Islanders win this one and we cash another hockey ticket laying some short odds.

4-Unit Play. #020. Take Calgary over Florida (Thursday at 9:00 pm) As per your selection on the Calgary Flames, we believe they are set up well tonight for a win. They take on a Florida team who is beginning a four-game western road trip after pulling off an upset win over Pittsburgh two days ago. This is a letdown spot for Florida and we simply believe Calgary is the better overall team despite the records saying otherwise. Calgary had every chance to win their last game vs Washington but they couldn't get that all-important go-ahead goal. Calgary knows how important this game is as they need to rack up as many home points as they can before embarking on a five-game road trip starting with Winnipeg on Saturday. The Flames have done extremely well against Florida in the past, posting a 6-3-1 record in the last 10, while scoring over four goals per game. If Florida's modest two-game winning streak meant anything to the oddsmakers, they'd be favorites in this spot, which they are not. Which tells me Calgary is the right side.

7-Unit Play. #051. Take Edmonton over Minnesota (Tuesday at 8:00 pm) As per your selection on the Edmonton Oilers, there are usually certain spots we look for to back or fade teams but this game is going to be all about skill and speed. Minnesota is the slowest team in the league hands down. They have an aging group of guys and they are a train wreck of a team. Don't let a 4-3 win vs Montreal fool you into thinking they are any good or that they have turned their season around. They are going to be run out of the building by this extremely fast and skilled Edmonton team and we expect Edmonton to put up at least 4 goals in this game. Edmonton has played extremely well this season as evident by their 7-1-1 starts. They outplayed Winnipeg in their last game only to lose 1-0 in a shootout. They will not go two straight games without finding the scoresheet. They have too many talented players and with McDavid and Draisaitl leading the way, the Oilers will dominate play once again vs Minnesota and escape with a victory. We'll also gladly take Mike Smith or Devin Dubnyk any day of the week. Oilers win this win as an underdog and we cash another ticket.

5-Unit Play. #034. Take Philadelphia over Vegas (Monday at 7:00 pm) As per your selection on the Philadelphia Flyers, we believe this is a great spot for them to do well against a Vegas team who has played a ton of hockey over their last 10 days. Look, when you look at the Flyers you see a team that lost 4-1 to the Stars but they outshot the Stars 39-16 in that game. Poor goaltending from Philly and timely finishing from Dallas was the perfect recipe for them to get the win, but now Philly has to bounce back and will likely get up for this game against one of the Western Conference favorites in Vegas. The Golden Knights come into his game off a 3-0 shutout of Pittsburgh, where Fleury loves playing his old team. This is going to be their 6th game in 10 days while Philadelphia has played just four games in over the last 8 days. This is a statement and bounce-back game for the Flyers and we believe that Vegas has a letdown in this spot tonight.

4-Unit Play. #014. Take Toronto (-115) over  Boston (Saturday at 7:00 pm).

As per your selection on the Toronto Maple Leafs, we know that Tavares is out through injury but we feel this is an excellent spot for there rest of the team to finally step up and help the team win some hockey games. Look, these two teams hate each other and Boston essentially haunts Toronto's dreams. The Leafs come into this game with an extra day of rest while Boston went the full 65 minutes and lost in a shootout on Thursday to Tampa. The Bruins looked slow and sloppy in that one and they just aren't the same team they were last season. The Leafs need this game in a bad way to prove to the fans and themselves that they can be okay without Tavares in the lineup. This is a short price on a good team and we'll take them every day of the week.

4-Unit Play. #070. Take Anaheim over Carolina (Friday at 10:00 pm) As per your selection on the Anaheim Ducks, we are really liking what they are doing over there as the Ducks are now 5-2 on the season and have played some excellent defense so far this season. The Ducks come in off a solid 5-2 home win vs Buffalo and should get up for the 6-2 Hurricanes with no extra motivation required. The Ducks own a 3-0 home record and we believe they are in a great spot to make that 4-0 tonight. Carolina is a good team, but they are playing their third road game in four nights before traveling back home for a game in 6 days. We've been around hockey long enough to know that this is a one foot on the plane type game, so we don't expect them to be sharp for 60 minutes of play. We also like the goaltending matchup in this game as John Gibson goes for Anaheim vs Petr Mrazek who is not a No.1 goalie - I don't care what his stats say. The Ducks are in a great spot and we'll gladly take them as plus money home dogs.

4-Unit Play. #043. Take Tampa Bay over Boston (Thursday at 7:00 pm).

As per your selection on the Tampa Bay Lightning, we believe this is a big game for them as they need this win to split a six-game road trip. It hasn't been smooth sailing for the Lightning so far this season but they responded in a good way last time out beating Montreal 3-1 and now get to take on another division rival in Boston. The Bruins have had a relatively simple start to the season, posting a 5-1 record but the only decent team they've beat is Vegas. This is a jump up in class for them after wins against NJ and Anaheim and we don't think they'll be up to the task tonight against a desperate Tampa Bay team. The Lightning have spoke publicly about how they need to change their game to tighten up and be successful. We saw it happen against Montreal and we believe they are set up well to succeed against Boston. Great price on what should be the best team in the league.

3-Unit Play. #040. Take San Jose over Carolina (Wednesday at 10:35 pm) As per your selection on the San Jose Sharks, we feel as if they started the season behind the eight-ball through injuries and suspension, but have since figured it out and won two straight games. Now they get to take on a Carolina team who played last night and will be starting their back up goalie tonight. The Sharks have a great home-ice advantage and we believe it will be on full display tonight as they take care of a Carolina team whose been playing over their heads for the first seven games of the season. The Sharks are desperate to get back to .500 and with this game and a next home game against Buffalo, that should be the goal and expectation. Take San Jose tonight.

4-Unit Play. #010. Take Buffalo over Dallas (Monday at 3:00 pm) As per your selection on Buffalo, we believe this is a great spot for them to do well as they come into this game against Dallas well-rested and with an afternoon game on home ice, this is a clear advantage to the home team. Look, the Stars are a mess right now, having won only one time in five games. They've been outplayed in every single game including their win where they were down 2-0 only to come back. Buffalo has shown us signs of major improvement and we believe they get the job done on home ice to extend their regulation unbeaten streak to six games. The Stars are 6-17 in their last 23 road games and the home team in this series is 17-6 in the last 23 meetings. Buffalo is set up to do well here and we believe they get the two points in this one.

3-Unit Play. #082. Take Vancouver Canucks over Philadelphia (Saturday at 10:05 pm)

3-Unit Play. #078. Take Dallas Stars over Washington (Saturday at 8:05 pm)

3-Unit Play. #070. Take New York Islanders (-115) over Florida (Saturday at 7:00 pm).

5-Unit Play. #041/42. Take Over 5.5 Goals - Boston vs Colorado (Thursday at 9:00 pm).

As per your selection on the over in the game between the Bruins and Avs, we expect plenty of goals between these two teams as they very rarely play each other and so familiarity won't be an issue in this game. Look, after two straight games of scoring 3 goals in their first three games, the Bruins broke out for 4 goals against one of the better defensive teams in the league in Vegas. Now they get to keep the goals coming against a sloppy Colorado team who in fact can score goals, as shown by their 5 vs Calgary and 4 vs Minnesota. Both teams have plenty of offensive firepower to go around and we love the fact that we are getting this line at 5.5 instead of 6 or 6.5. This is easily going to be a 4-2 or 3-3 type of game with it going to overtime. Take the over and enjoy a nice hockey winner!

4-Unit Play. #004. Take Washington over Dallas (Tuesday at 7:00 pm).

As per your selection on the Washington Capitals, we like them in this spot against a winless Dallas team to continue their great start to the season. They squandered a 2-0 lead on Saturday against Carolina, so that has to have them pissed off and ready to make amends for that. Washington has already beaten two good teams in the Blues and Islanders and now gets to take on a Stars team that is 0-3 after blowing a 2-goal first-period lead on Sunday in Detroit. They only managed 22 shots on net against the Wings and that just won't cut it against a good goalie in Holtby and a good defensive team in Washington. We believe the Caps get the job done today and improve to 3-0-1 on the season. Take Washington.

6-Unit Play. #083. Take Toronto over St. Louis (Monday at 7:00 pm).

As per your selection on the Toronto Maple Leafs, we like them to bounce back in a good way tonight after they blew a 4-1 lead on Saturday to the Habs. Look, a few of the goals were a result of poor goaltending as they had their backup between the pipes and one of them was gifted on a penalty shot via a stupid bone head play. The Leafs were the better team for the around 50 of the 60 regulation minutes and deserved a much better fate. Now they have no reason not to get up for the defending Stanley Cup Champs coming into their barn. The Leafs have talked at length about how this is their time and they need to get better every day and going up against the defending champs will elevate their game to the next level. St. Louis comes to town on the heels of a 3-2 win against Dallas, a game in which they needed a late comeback of their own to secure the points. The Leafs are 12-4 in their last 16 in the fourth game of a 4 in 6 situation, and they are 6-1 in their last 7 Monday games. This is a great spot for the Leafs and we'll be on them to cash our ticket.

4-Unit Play. #063/064. Take Over 5.5 - Detroit vs Nashville (-120) (Saturday at 8:00 pm).

As per your selection on the Over in this game between Detroit and Nashville, we saw how quickly Nashville can turn it on offensive as they put in three quick goals in the third period on route to a 5-2 win over Minnesota. Now they get to face a Detroit team who is going to be among the worst teams in the league this year, so we expect another 4 goals out of Nashville last least in this spot. Detroit does have some nice pieces up front, so they can score goals, but we believe Nashville is going to be too quick and to strong for Detroit to overcome. We'd rather not lay the -240 with the Preds, but we expect this game to get over the 5.5 total and land somewhere around 7 or 8.

4-Unit Play. #058. Take Washington (-115) Carolina (Saturday at 7:00 pm).

As per your selection on the Capitals, you can bet your last dollar that they had this game circled on their calendar when the season schedule came out. Washington was upset last year in the postseason by this pesky Carolina team and in their home opener, we believe they exact a little revenge on them tonight. Look, Washington has played well in their first two games, winning close games against STL and NYI. Now they get a Carolina team just squeaked by a bad MTL team and they get to catch them on their home opener. You know the crowd is going to be into this one and the players don't forget what happened in this past, soy you can expect a full effort from the Caps players tonight to try and right the wrong of last seasons heartbreaking Game 7 loss. Take Washington on this short price as we continue our solid NHL run.

4-Unit Play. #032. Take New Jersey Devils over Winnipeg Jets (Friday at 7:00 pm).

4-Unit Play. #018. Take Nashville over Minnesota (Thursday at 8:00 pm) As per your selection on Nashville, we are going to keep it simple early on in the season and take the better team in each game. Nashville comes into this year with high expectations and we believe they did in enough in the offseason to take the next steps. They get to open the season up in front of their home crowd against a Minnesota team who was just brutal last year and now has to begin the season on the road for three straight, starting in Nashville a place they've lost five straight games. The Predators had a solid preseason losing just once in six tries while Minnesota won just 2 of six games. We know preseason doesn't matter, but we expect Nashville to hit the ground running and carry some of the preseason momentum into this game and get the much-needed season-opening win.

4-Unit Play. #008. Take Vegas over San Jose (Wednesday at 10:35 pm) As per your selection on Vegas, we know a mismatch when we see one and this is going to be one of those games where there is only one scenario - a Vegas win. Vegas' home-ice advantage has been well talked about through their first two seasons and while SJ is fresh and focused coming into this game, Vegas is simply the better team with the better goalie. Not to mention, the Sharks will be without Evander Kane for three games, and they will be without veteran and ex-captain Joe Pavelski who was lured away in the offseason. Vegas have three top lines that can produce offense and with them being at home in their season opener, we feel they come out fired up and ready to win hockey games. We also like the goaltending matchup as we believe in Marc-Andre Fleury more so than Martin Jones who had a shaky season last year. No real trends can come into play for the first game of the season, but just know that Vegas has beaten SJ 7 of 10 times in Sin City.

4-Unit Play. #009. Take St. Louis over Boston (Thursday, June 6 at 8:08 p.m.).

As per your selection St. Louis, we are backing the team that comes into the game with a full compliment of players to deploy. Boston is in serious trouble of having Chara and Grzelcyk miss this game due to injury. If they can't go, that would be two key defensemen missing from a lineup that lacks depth among the blue line. We believe even if they do suit up, they won't be effect especially not against a fast paced, hard hitting Blues team that is relentless on the forecheck. The Blue showed us some resolve in Game 4 by taking the win 4-2 to even the series. It wouldn't shock me now if this series was finished with the Blues hoisting the Cup on their home ice in Game 6. It should be noted that the Blues goalie, Jordan Binnington has a stellar record of 12-2, 1.82 GAA and a .935 save % after a loss. We aren't saying it's going to be easy for St. Louis to go into Boston and win a crucial game, but the Blues have shown us the ability to win crucial games on the road and at this juicy of a line, against a team fighting the injury bug, we can't pass it up.

7-Unit Play. #007. Take Boston over St. Louis (Monday, June 3 at 8:08 p.m.).

As per your selection on Boston, we've been watching hockey long enough to know a team of destiny when we see one. While the Blues story of last place to Cup Finals is great, Boston is like a cockroach you just can't kill. No matter what gets thrown their way, they somehow finds a way to escape unscathed and piss off every other fan base in the process. The Bruins will, in fact, win this game and then clinch the Cup on home ice which will, in turn, make every fan base outside of Boston irate. The Bruins simply have the Blues number and you can see the frustration creep into their game. They are afforded no time on the puck and their PP has been ice cold. Meanwhile, Boston looks dangerous every time they touch the puck and simply can't be stopped while they have the man advantage. Much was made of Tuukka Rask's postseason numbers and outside of Game 2 - he's been outstanding and he's been able to keep those numbers right where they are with no sign of a dip forthcoming. Boston is the better team, the more experienced team and the team with the better overall depth. We believe this Game 4 is a formality before Boston parades the Cup all over TD Garden in Game 5.

4-Unit Play. #006. Take St. Louis vs Boston (Saturday, June 1 at 8:20 p.m.).

We are traveling today so no time for a lengthy write up. We like the Blue to continue the momentum they started in Game 2 with that OT win. They dominated the Bruins for the last 40 minuets and the first 6 minutes of Overtime. Playing a Stanley Cup game at home for the first time in 49 years, the place will be rocking and the Blues will feed off that energy and grab a 2-1 series lead.

4-Unit Play. #003/004. Take Under in St. Louis vs Boston (Wednesday, May 29 at 8:08 p.m.). As per your selection on the Under 5.5 goals, the sportsbook caught on and decided to tack on the hook to the total. We do believe that at 5.5, the total is staying under the number simply due to the fact that the teams have already seen each other and they can make adjustments accordingly. With a total of 5, we are always going over, but we just don't see 6 goals being scored in this game as St. Louis will look to do a better job at preventing Boston from getting shots on goal, and Boston will continue to be a tough team to score against in any scenario. IT should be noted that after the first period of Game 1 the Blue allowed Boston to outshoot them 30-12. The Blues are in fact a good defensive team and we expect that number to be cut in half and we expect Binnington to stand tall in goal. We know what we are going to get from Tuukka this postseason as he has been lights out. We look for a 2-1 or 3-1 type game tonight as this crucial Game 2 could end up deciding the series.

4-Unit Play. #001. Take Over in St. Louis vs Boston (Monday, May 27 at 8:08 p.m.) As per your selection on the over 5 goals, anytime we see a number set at 5, we will likely take the over as 3-2 is one of the most common final results in hockey, and even as such we don't mind the push. There is always an opportunity for an empty netter if we get to 3-2 at some point in the third so we like our chances. As per how these two teams stack up, they've both had plenty of time to rest up and we don't think that the time off will affect either team as this is the Cup Finals and if you're not ready to play Game 1, that could cost you the series. Both teams have great players and this could be a higher scoring series than many predict since both goalies are posting save %'s well above average. At some point that has to regress and it's not exactly much to ask for each team to score twice on their opponent. We believe we are going to see a 4-3 type game tonight, so we'll take our chances on the over.

4-Unit Play. #026. Take St. Louis over San Jose (Tuesday, May 21 at 8:08 p.m.).

As per your selection on St. Louis, this series wraps up tonight. The Blues have been the better team for the majority of this series and in Game 5, they dominated for 50 out of the 60 minutes before posting a 5-0 win on the road in a very tough place to play. If you actually watch the games, you'll notice the body language of both teams. St. Louis' has a swagger about them that makes them seem invincible while the Sharks are slouching constantly and are in that ?it's happening again? kind of mood. This game will be a complete indication of how the series has gone and the Blue will dominate in front of their home crowds to complete what has been a really remarkable season for a number of reason. We loved the goaltending matchup before the series and we love it even more now, as Binnington has found his groove again and the Blues are just playing more confident in front of him. Take the Blues and enjoy a nice winner!

7-Unit Play. #021. Take St. Louis over San Jose (Sunday, May 19 at 3:08 p.m.). As per your selection on St. Louis, the Blues bounced back in a big way in Game 4 to even the series. What we like about that win is that they came out from the start of the first period and decided to dominate the game. They didn't let the blown call in Game 3 affect their mentality and we've seen that they can in fact compete and win games in this series. Now they go back to SJ a place I've been impressed with how the Sharks play at home, but we believe St. Louis has the momentum on their side along with a healthy roster. Much can be said about how good Erik Karlsson is, but he's been labouring and his ice time is decreasing on a per period basis it seems. We believe the Blues can find a way to expose that matchup and take advantage of it. We also still believe the Blues have the better goaltending, and as they've shown all playoffs, the Blues are a great road team who can get the job done in high-pressure situations. Take the Blues at this juicy price.

7-Unit Play. #018. Take St. Louis over San Jose (Friday, May 17 at 8:08 p.m.).

As per your selection on St. Louis, it's a bounce-back night for the Blues after getting robbed of Game 3 in what was a blatant hand pass by the Sharks players on the final goal. This Blues team is a team with veteran presence and we believe they will know how to right the ship tonight and get a much-needed win. Look, the Blues know they can't afford to go down 3-1 and go back to SJ with their season on the line. This is their due or die game and we've seen with this team throughout the postseason, that when the season hangs in the balance, they find a way to pull through. We believe SJ is playing with house money right now and a split in St. Louis wouldn't be the end of the world for them. They already won Game 3, so we aren't saying they come out looking like they don't care, but the urgency level will be tilted in favor of the Blues. It's time for the big guns of St. Louis to step up and for the goaltending to get back to the way it was coming into this series. Look for the Blues to even up the series here.

3-Unit Play. #015. Take Boston over Carolina (Thursday, May 16 at 8:08 p.m.) As per your selection on Boston, we gave Carolina their chance in Game 3 to get back in the series, but this one is all but wrapped up. The Canes look defeated, they can't decide on a goalie and their offense has gone missing. Boston is rolling on all cylinders right now and they are getting scoring from up and down the lineup and most importantly Tuukka Rask is playing outstanding hockey. It pains me to say this but they Boston Bruins are going to win the Stanley Cup. We know all about how hard it is to win that deciding series clinching game, but this Boston team has been their and done that before. They are a veteran team who will know what buttons to push and they will close out this series tonight. It's going to be along wait for the Cup Finals to start, but that rest will do the Bruins some good. Take Boston tonight.

4-Unit Play. #012. Take Carolina over Boston (Tuesday, May 14 at 8:08 p.m.).

As per your selection on Carolina, if there was a game in this series that Carolina needed to win (aside from an elimination game) this is the game. They got their lunch money stolen in both Games 1 and 2 and now it's time for this team, who has exceeded all expectations to date, to buckle down and play the kind of hockey they know they can play. They are essentially looking at their season hanging in the balance tonight if they don't win to make the series 2-1. They are likely going with a goalie change in net and we believe that move will help in a positive way. The captain has come out and called them out publicly and normally that's not a good move, but Justin Williams has been around the league long enough to know when it's warranted. The Hurricanes were in this same situation in Round 1 after losing the opening two games to Washington. They responded well at home in Game 3 and turned that series on it's head. We expect history to repeat itself tonight. Take Carolina.

4-Unit Play. #008. Take San Jose over St. Louis (Monday, May 13 at 9:08 p.m.).

As per your selection on San Jose, we've reached the point in the post season where the cream rises to the top and while St. Louis has been a great story this year, the Sharks are simply the better and more experienced team. The Sharks on home ice are as great a bet as any and we believe they can use the momentum from Game 1 to jump on the Blues early and often in this one and take a 2-0 lead in the series. The Blues looked slow and sloppy in Game 1 while the Sharks just got stronger as the game went along. We like them to take advantage of their home ice one more time tonight and head to St. Louis up 2-0 in the series. The Sharks weren't the greatest road team this season, so making their home games count is the recipe for success for this team.

4-Unit Play. #006. Take Boston over Carolina (Sunday, May 12 at 3:08 p.m.).

We are traveling today so no time for a lengthy write-up. As per your selection on Boston, we've reached the point in the postseason where the cream rises to the top and while Carolina has been a great story this year, the Bruins are simply the better and more experienced team. The Bruins on home ice are as great a bet as any and we believe they jump on the Canes early and often in this one and take a 2-0 lead in the series. The Hurricanes looked depleted in Game 1 while the Bruins just got stronger as the game went along. We love the goaltending edge the Bruins have with Tuukka Rask, and we just believe they have to much experience and depth down the roster for the Canes to overcome. Take Boston tonight.

3-Unit Play. #004. Take San Jose over St. Louis (Saturday, May 11 at 8:08 p.m.).

We are traveling today so no time for a lengthy write-up. As per your selection on San Jose, we are going to continue to ride their home ice advantage until its not an advantage no more. They have one of the toughest places to play in the league and they have a great team that is ready to step up to the challenge of getting back to the Cup Finals. St. Louis has been road warriors all playoffs long, but they haven't played in a barn as noisy as the Shark Tank and it's going to show tonight. The Sharks have more firepower and we believe they use the momentum of a Game 7 win to propel themselves into a 1-0 series lead. Take SJ.

4-Unit Play. #027. Take Colorado over San Jose (Wednesday, May 8 at 9:00 p.m.). As per your selection on Colorado, we are essentially flipping sides after we stated San Jose is the team you want to win you a home game with the pressure on the line. After watching Game 6 and seeing how dominant Colorado can be at times when they play their brand of hockey, we believe that in a winner take all showdown, the cream will rise to the top and that will be Colorado. They have the better all-around team we believe and that will come to the forefront tonight as they get a huge, potentially franchise-changing win. Look, the Sharks may be the more experienced of the two teams, but they've been known to choke and let their fans down on a number of occasions. While many are still calling them the ?best team left in the playoffs?, we are going to go opposite from the public and side with the road team, who on their day can light the lamp with the best of them. Let's take a shot at plus money with the Avs tonight.

5-Unit Play. #024. Take St. Louis over Dallas (Tuesday, May 7 at 8:08 p.m.). As per your selection on St. Louis, we are simply going to roll with the team that is playing well and playing distraction free. Look, I'm not going to sit here and say Dallas is the only team that cries about everything to the refs but at some point its time to shut up and play the game. Ben Bishop stopped a puck with his shoulder - a part of his body that is padded - and wanted the refs to stop play. That's ridiculous. From what I've seen over the years when a goalie gets rattled, it's a hard task for them to get back on track in 24 hours and we don't believe it's going to happen tonight. The Blues are seemingly pushing all the right buttons and in front of their home crowd, we expect them to be able to dominate the play and take the game to the Stars. The Blues are a great story this season and making it to the WCF would be a fitting chapter for this team. We believe the Blues have more fire power and are the better all around team. Let's roll with the home side.

3-Unit Play. #015. Take San Jose over Colorado (Monday, May 6 at 10:08 p.m.).

As per your selection on San Jose, we are going to roll with the team who has momentum in this spot. We believe after San Jose's Game 5 win, where they held the Avalanche to just 1 goal on 22 shots, that the Sharks have figured out a way to slow down the Avs' top line and because of that will find a way to be successful once again. Look, much was made of the goaltending problems in SJ, but Martin Jones has played some great hockey here over the last week and a bit and we trust him more than we do Philipp Grubauer. If any team knows first hand that anything can happen in a Game 7 situation, it's the Sharks, which is why we believe they come to play tonight and end the series. The Sharks may get a boost by having captain Joe Pavelski in the lineup for the first time tonight and his presence will only impact the team in a positive way. Lets roll with the Sharks as they end the series and move on to the WCF.

3-Unit Play. #004. Take San Jose (-130) over Colorado (Friday, May 4 at 10:08 p.m.).

As per your selection on San Jose, if there is one team in the league that you want to back to win a crucial home game it's the San Jose Sharks. The Sharks have a phenomenal record at the Shark tank, and in this critical Game 5, we just don't see them losing at home. The Sharks have been the better team in the series for most of the 4 games so far and we like the fact that the Sharks respond well when their opponent allows 2 or fewer goals in their previous game, going 4-0. The Sharks are also 6-2 in their last 8 as a home favorite and the home team has won 37 of the last 53 meetings. The Avalanche on the other hand are just 3-11 in their last 14 games as a road underdog. We like the experience of the Sharks and the advantage of home ice to give the Sharks the extra edge they need to pull off the win tonight.

3-Unit Play. #079. Take Over 5 Goals - New York Islanders vs Carolina (Friday, May 3 at 7:08 p.m.) As per your selection on the 'over' in this spot, we fully expect a big urgency game on behalf of the Islanders as their season is on the line and the only way they are going to stave off elimination is by finding their scoring touch. We know it's obvious to say they need to score more goals, but its the truth and their best players need to step up. The Islanders have been limited to just 3 goals in three games and so in this elimination game it's time to do the opposite of what they've done and generate more chances and play with a purpose. The Canes on the other hand have the benefit of playing at home again and they should be ready to end this series and as they are a team who generates the most shots on net in the league, they should have plenty of chances to put this game to bed. We love the fact that we have the empty netter scenario in play here, where in an elimination game, the Islanders could potentially pull the goalie early or several times trying to chase a goal that will get them closer or tie the game. The price is too good to pass up on the over and we expect at least 6 goals tonight.

3-Unit Play. #076. Take Columbus over Boston (Thursday, May 2 at 7:38 p.m.)

As per your selection on Columbus here tonight, we simply believe it's going to be the end of the road for the Bruins this season. Yes, we know the series is still delicately poised at 2-1, but the Jackets have been the better team for every game so far this series and finally got rewarded with a big win in Game 3. We believe that momentum carries over into Game 4 and the Jackets take a commanding 3-1 series lead. Look the Bruins just look old and slow. They've done nothing to show us they can generate offense at a good clip and if you look closely, you'll notice the frustration starting to seep into the ranks. The trio of Marchand, Pastrnak and Bergeron have combined for 1 lousy goal. If they aren't going, the Bruins are simply not a good team. We like how well Columbus has played defensive on these guys and we feel they won't change in this spot. The Bruins are a lousy 1-5 in their last 5 games in Columbus, while the Jackets are4-0 in their last 4 games playing on 1 days rest and 8-1 in their last 9 home games. Take Columbus.

3-Unit Play. #074. Take Dallas over St. Louis (Wednesday, May 1 at 9:38 p.m.)

As per your selection on Dallas here tonight, we refuse to believe the St. Louis will go the entire first two rounds unbeaten on the road in the postseason. We liked Dallas' fightback for Game 3 and we believe they were the better team for the majority of the game. This game is essentially Dallas' season on the line and we expect them to come out with a gusty performance and pull off the W. Look, St. Louis has played good, but they are getting timely bounces and puck luck can only help out a team for so long before it goes sour. We have yet to see St. Louis dominate a game from start to finish and we believe Dallas has been the better team for at least 2.5 out of the three games so far. We like Dallas at home tonight in a must-win situation to even the series at 2-2. The Stars are 5-0 in their last 5 Wednesday games and 4-1 in their last 5 games as a favorite. They are also 5-2 in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest. Take the Stars and enjoy a nice winner.

3-Unit Play. #003. Take Colorado over San Jose (Friday, April 26 at 10:08 p.m.)

As per your selection on Colorado, we are simply going to play against San Jose as they come off of that epic comeback in Game 7 against Vegas just two days ago. That surely took a lot of energy and emotion out of them, so we believe they will come out slow and sluggish in this one. Colorado played extremely well in their Round 1 upset of Calgary and their top line is firing on all cylinders right now. We like the goaltending matchup that favours Colorado and we believe at an underdog price, they are worthy of a play.

3-Unit Play. #007. Take Carolina over New York Islanders (Friday, April 26 at 7:08 p.m.) As per your selection on Carolina, I was the only person to back them in Game 7 against Washington and why not go back to the well at a nice underdog price here. I told you guys that they were just too young to buckle under the expectations of the moment and with the way this playoff has gone, we should expect the unexpected. Carolina just seems like a team that has everything working in their favor and the Islanders, outside of their good defensive record, got a reasonably favorable draw in Round 1 against a struggling Penguins team. We will ride the high of Carolina in Game 1 tonight and hope they can get us a nicely priced winner.

3-Unit Play. #003. Take Columbus over Boston (Thursday, April 25 at 7:08 p.m.)

As per your selection on Columbus, we feel that they are the better team coming into this series and with extra rest time to prepare themselves for this series, we feel that there is no way they come out flat given what's on the line. Look, the Bruins took down a good Maple Leafs team, but the Leafs got in their own way, Boston was just good at capitalizing on their chances. Columbus is similar to Toronto in a way that they have extreme depth and they are strong on all three lines. The Jackets are also much better on the blue line than the Leafs, so don't expect any gimmies for the Bruins to take advantage of. The Jackets also have the edge in net with Bobrovski over Rask, so we believe Columbus will come out ready to play in this one. Boston will have a small let down after beating the Leafs in Game 7 just two days ago and as such, will come out a bit lethargic and put themselves behind the eight ball.

3-Unit Play. #023. Take Carolina over Washington (Wednesday, April 24 at 7:08 p.m.)

As per your selection on Carolina, we simply believe that this is too much value to pass up in a one game, winner takes all scenario. Sure, this series has been dominated by the home teams, but this year has a feel of expected the unexpected and what better way to start the second round tomorrow than an Eastern conference that features Carolina, NYI, Columbus and those dumb Bruins. Holtby is inconsistent and the Hurricanes might just have no idea what's going on which is why they come out playing loose and win this game. The pressure is squarely on the shoulders of the Capitals and while they did face extreme pressure and adversity last year on route to the Cup, we'll bank on the law of averages evening that out. Take Carolina tonight if you want a little action.

4-Unit Play. #012. Take San Jose over Vegas (Tuesday, April 23 at 10:08 p.m.)

As per your selection on San Jose, we believe they can carry the momentum of staving off elimination in the must unlikeliest ways (short-handed double overtime goal) into Game 7 and win a single home game to advance to the second round. Look, much has been made of the goaltending differences for both teams as Marc Andre Fleury has played well for Vegas, while Martin Jones has struggled mightily at times. However, it is Jones who shut the door in a big way the last two games, giving up just three total goals. We also like the fact that SJ was a beast at home during the regular season and we believe they can use that home crowd advantage to give them a little extra something in the tank. Vegas was a great story last year, but this year their journey ends after Round 1. Take San Jose tonight and enjoy a winning night on the ice.

3-Unit Play. #080. Take Toronto over Boston (Sunday, April 21 at 3:05 p.m.)

**Note the Early 3pm Start Time**

We are still traveling so no time for a lengthy write-up. As per your selection on Toronto, we believe they have simply broken the will of the Bruins. The Bruins have played well during but have essentially nothing to show for their efforts. Toronto is the faster, deeper and more talented team and when the time calls for it, they've asserted themselves as the clear cut better team in this series. They are getting phenomenal goaltending by Andersen and the defensive unit - which was supposed to be the weak link of the team has held up well against the Bruins top line. This is the Leafs chance to win a playoff series for the first time in 15 years and we believe they get the job done tonight. They simply have to because hey don't want to go back to Boston for a Game 7.

3-Unit Play. #071. Take Carolina over Washington (Saturday, April 20 at 8:08 p.m.)

We are still traveling so no time for a lengthy write-up. As per your selection on Carolina - why not ride with the hot team in this series? Carolina essentially flipped a switch during their two home games and have evened the series at 2-2, and now have all the momentum on their side. Washington looked disinterested in those two games in Raleigh, and they lost one of their key cogs in T.J. Oshie. Holtby looks shaky and we've seen the Caps struggle for extended periods of time this season. Let's take a chance with the Hurricanes and their nice underdog price in this one.

4-Unit Play. #046. Take Winnipeg over St. Louis (Thursday, April 18 at 8:38 p.m.)

As per your selection on Winnipeg, we are going to roll with the home team in this spot as they have simply been the better team in every game this series and have won two straight to get the series back to 2-2. Now they get to go home to a place where they dominated most of the regular season and with momentum on their side, this Winnipeg team is a scary team to face. We don't believe the Blues have the offensive fire power to go goal for goal with the Jets and with the Jets big guns finding a way to contribute offensively, they have a distinct advantage. The Jets outplayed the Blues in Game 3 and if it weren't for another stellar performance by Jordan Binnington the Blues would have been blown out. We are going to side with the Jets as they have home ice back and they have momentum on their side. They are not going to let St. Louis come to MTS Centre and take a third game this series.

10-Unit Play. #046. Take Toronto over Boston (Wednesday, April 17 at 7:08 p.m.) As per your selection on Toronto, we are going to roll with the home team in Game 3. We simply believe Toronto is the better team despite missing Name Kadri due to suspension and they showed that on Monday. When the Leafs are skating and using their foot speed, the Bruins simply have no answer. They have a slow defensive unit and we expect more of the same in front of a raucous Scotiabank Arena crowd. We also like the fact that Freddy Andersen is playing extremely well and looks comfortable in goal, and the fact that the offense, while slowly, is starting to get contributions from up and down the lineup. Matthews chipped in with a goal, as did fourth liner Trevor Moore. The Bruins simply look sloppy and disorganized, as outside of the Bergeron line, the chances are few and far between. The home team has dominated this series, and if Game 3 was important for the Leafs, this game is even bigger as they have a chance to put a strangle hold on the series. Going back to Boston 2-2 would be devastating for the Leafs who've been the better team for two of the three games.

4-Unit Play. #041. Take Winnipeg over St. Louis (Tuesday, April 16 at 9:38 p.m.)

As per your selection on Winnipeg, we have no issues going back to the well with Jets in this spot as they have finally solved their goal-scoring slump by netting 6 in a critical Game 3. The Jets know they can not afford to go down 3-1 in the series, so we believe they will come out with the same motivation and hunger they had for Game 3 and will get the job done. Look, I tip my hat to the Blues and the turn around they've made since sitting last in the league on January 2. However, the Jets are simply too gifted offensively for the Blues to contain on a nightly basis. The Blues were able to contain them for Game 1 and 2, but failed in a big way in Game 3. The Jets dominated dominated that third game and momentum is very relevant in the postseason, so let's take a shot with the Jets at a very attractive price of +135. This series was always going to go 6 or 7 games and the best way for it to get to that point is for the Jets to tie up the series tonight and recapture their home ice advantage.

4-Unit Play. #024. Take Toronto over Boston (Monday, April 15 at 7:08 p.m.) As per your selection on Toronto, we expect an instant bounce-back performance from them in Game 3. Look, Game 1 they played the perfect road game, and in Game 2 they weren't ready for the pushback of the Bruins. The refs did not help their cause as they were completely blind and let the game get outta head. On home ice, we expect the Leafs to be able to get the matchups they want since they will have last chance and that advantage will afford their star players the ability to play against some lesser players. It's time for guys like Matthews, Tavares, Kapanen and Nylander to step up in a big way and lead their team to victory. The Game 2 win for the Bruins might have come at a cost, as they have some injuries to key players and if they do not dress or play in this one, that favors the Leafs, but even if they do dress (because it's the playoffs), they won't be anywhere near 100 percent. The Leafs need to win this game as going down 2-1 on home ice and giving away the home ice advantage just won't be good enough to win the series. They are a couple of bounces away from possibly being up 2-0.

4-Unit Play. #058. Take San Jose over Vegas (Friday, April 11 at 10:30 p.m.) As per your selection on San Jose, we are going to ride the hot hand as we believe momentum plays a huge factor in the postseason. Look, San Jose dominated the opening game building a 4-1 lead. Heading into the third period before playing contain hockey and allowing Vegas 16 of their 26 shots. We expect San Jose to dominate once again as they simply have the better players throughout the lineup and that includes the edge in depth and in net. Vegas goalie, Fleury simply got hot at the right time last year and that led Vegas to the Cup Finals. If he's not on, which he wasn't on in the opening game, Vegas will struggle to make this series a long one. The Sharks were dominant at home, posting a 26-11-3 record and will be looking to add to the recent trend of winning 5 straight conference QF games. The Sharks re also 40-19 in their last 59 vs the Pacific division and 4-1 in their last 5 games as a favorite. The Golden Knights are just 1-5 in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest, 1-7 in their last 8 vs the West and 0-5 in their last 5 road games. Take the home team in this one and enjoy a nice winner!

4-Unit Play. #014. Take Washington over Carolina (Thursday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m.) As per your selection on Washington, we simply feel like Washington is the better team in this series and with an abundance of experience to draw upon, the Capitals will be ready to play in Game 1 and get their Stanley Cup defense started on the right note. Look, taking nothing away from what Carolina has done this year. They've rejuvenated a fan base and brought some excitement back to hockey. However, they are just simply not deep enough among the entire roster and if you were to give me Holtby over Mrazek or McElhinney, I would take that matchup every day and twice on Sunday's. Holtby has played well in his last five games, going 5-0-0 with a 1.60 GAA and a .947 save percentage. The entire team has improved their defense and penalty kill during the final two weeks of the season and that's going to be the difference in this series, which has the makings of being a quick one. The Hurricanes are just 1-5 in their last 6 playoffs games as an underdog and 2-8 in the last 10 trips to Washington. The Caps are 7-0 in their last 7 Thursday games, and 11-3 in their last 14 games as a favorite.

4-Unit Play. #006. Take Winnipeg over St. Louis (Wednesday, April 10 at 8:05 p.m.) Let's start the playoffs on a winning note. As per your selection on Winnipeg, we like the fact that they get to start this series at home despite them failing to capture the division title because of a bad run of play to end the season. However, at home, they are one of the best teams in the league, posting a 25-12-4 record. We understand the fact that St. Louis has essentially been the best team in the league since they were bottom of the standings on January 2nd, but the playoffs are a different beast and you don't think for a second that Winnipeg will show up to defend their home ice? This line is a very favourable line to bet into for a home team that has beaten the opposition three out of four meetings during the regular season. We believe Winnipeg has the offensive fire power to outgun the Blues and we believe they get off to a proper start and put the 2-4-1 mark to finish the season behind them. The Blues are 1-4 in their last 5 playoff games as an underdog and are 2-7 in their last 9 Wednesday games. The Jets are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game and are 68-29 in their last 97 home games.

4-Unit Play. #040. Take Detroit over Buffalo (Saturday, April 6 at 7:05 p.m.) As per your selection on the Detroit, we like the fact that they've played well down the stretch despite not being playoff eligible for quite some time. Prior to the loss to Pittsburgh in their last game, the Wings had won six straight and eight of their last nine. They are scoring goals, averaging almost 3.5 goals per game while giving up a shade under 2.5. Now they get to end the season on home ice against a Sabres team who checked out in January. The Sabres are a very bad hockey team and the future once again looks bleak for a team that showed so much promise in early November. Prior to their win last time out against a garbage Ottawa team, the Sabres had lost eight straight and 15 of their last 16 games. That's bad. Let's lay the small price with the Wings and take the more motivated team to end the season on a high note.

3-Unit Play. #006. Take Under - Montreal vs Washington (Thursday, April 4 at 7:05 p.m.) As per your selection on the Under 6 Goals in the game between Montreal and Washington, we are going to bank on two good goalies and we believe that the situation surrounding this game makes for a tight checking affair. Look, the Habs have been playing playoff hockey for some time now. They are on the outside of the WildCard spots looking in but are still in the thick of it. They must win their two remaining games and get some help. In these situations, we look to the defensive side of the ice where team defense and good goaltending is how success is born. Carey Price has been lights out the last little bit and we believe he comes up to play in a big way and his teammates help him out by playing good team defense - they need to. Washington on the other hand, they don't mind a good defensive battle either. Five of their last seven games have been played to the under, and with them still needing two points to clinch the division title, we expect them to do everything in their power defensively from letting the title slip away. The Under is 8-1-2 in the Canadiens last 11 vs Metro division opponents and is 4-1 in their last 5 road games. The Caps have played to the under in 5 of their last 6 home games and the under has hit in 17 of the last 28 meetings in Washington (5 pushes).

3-Unit Play. #041. Take Toronto over New York Islanders (Monday, April 1 at 7:05 p.m.) As per your selection on the Toronto Maple Leafs, we are simply going to fade the Islanders in hopes they are still drunk off clinching a playoff birth on Saturday. Look, if you told me at the beginning of the year, the Islanders would clinch a playoff spot before the Leafs, I would have called you crazy but here we are. The Leafs, while they all but have a playoff spot locked up, need to put in a good effort and start playing well before they head into the postseason. We believe this game has major revenge on the side of the Leafs for their 6-1 ass kicking courtesy of New York in the first game - who had revenge in that game for John Tavares returning to the Island. This game should be rather simple, Freddy Andersen needs to prove to the Leafs fans that he can in fact still be a good goalie and we believe the team in front of him shows up in a big way tonight. The line is small which we like and we believe the Leafs make a statement tonight.

3-Unit Play. #070. Take Pittsburgh over Nashville (Friday, March 29 at 7:05 p.m.) As per your selection on the Pittsburgh Penguins, we simply like the way the Penguins have been playing over their last 10 games, winning 6 of those and scoring 10 goals over their current three-game winning streak. If everything goes according to plan and the Pens get some help, the Penguins could very well sneak up and grab the division title as they have a game in hand on Washington. The Penguins also come into this game fairly rested as they haven't played since March 25. Their opponent, Nashville, has been shaky of late, losing two of their last three games, including scoring just 2 goals in those three games. We like the Penguins to contain the Predators at home, and get the much needed two points. The Penguins are 6-0 in their last 6 games when hosting Nashville and are 22-6 in their last 28 games when playing on 3 or more days of rest.

3-Unit Play. #048. Take Calgary -160 over Dallas (Wednesday, March 27 at 9:35 p.m.)

As per your selection on the Calgary Flames, we like the fact that they come off a brutal performance against LA in their last game - a 3-0 loss. Despite putting up 42 shots, they couldn't find the back of the net and we expect them to rectify that situation immediately against a Dallas squad that is struggling of late, winners of just two of their last six games. The Flames have already lost to the Stars twice already this season and we don't expect it to be a third time after tonight. The Stars are in a great play against spot tonight as they are 1-4 in their last 5 vs the Pacific division and just 8-25 in their last 33 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game. The Flames, on the other hand, are 5-1 in their last 6 home games and 7-2 in their last 9 vs a team who scored 5 goals or more in their previous game. We know Calgary is the better team overall and we expect them to show it tonight and escape with two points.

3-Unit Play. #022. Take Winnipeg over Dallas (Monday, March 25 at 8:05 p.m.) As per your selection on the Winnipeg Jets, we like the way they've been playing over the 10 days or so, having won five of six games during that time frame. Now they get to host the Stars and are coming off a 5-0 win vs Nashville which was an impressive victory. We believe that momentum carries over into tonight's game and at home, the Jets should have their way with this Stars team. Look, Dallas struggles to score goals. They've lost four of five games and in those losses, they've scored 1, 2, 1, and 2 goals. The Jets should be able to put up more than three goals on this Dallas squad and get the win. We like the fact that the Stars are brutal on Monday's, going 2-6 straight up over their last 8 Monday games. And the Stars are also just 2-8 in their last 10 vs a team with a winning record. The Jets, on the other hand, are 5-0 in their last 5 games playing on 1 day's rest and 17-4 in their last 21 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation. The Jets have also won 6 straight at home vs Dallas and 9 of the last 11 overall.

5-Unit Play. #076. Take Dallas over Pittsburgh (Saturday, March 23 at 8:05 p.m.) As per your selection on the Dallas Stars, we are simply looking to fade the Penguins as they come into this game playing their third road game in a row and they've also played extra hockey in their last three games losing twice - once in OT and once in a SO - and winning their last game in a shootout. Now they come up against a good defensive squad in Dallas who is ranked 2nd in the entire league in goals allowed per game. They suffocate the life out of you and we believe they will have an extra boost in their game after losing last time out to Colorado. At home the Stars own a solid 22-13-3 record and we believe the Stars' push for a playoff spot is much more crucial than the Penguins push. We like the fact that the Penguins are just 1-8 in their last 9 Saturday Games and are 2-6 in their last 8 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. The Stars have beaten the Penguins 5 straight when playing in Dallas and the home team is 17-5 in the last 22 meetings overall. We believe Dallas is the play in this game and the line dictates that.

5-Unit Play. #047. Take Columbus -135 over Edmonton (Thursday, March 21 at 9:05 p.m.)

As per your selection on the Columbus Blue Jackets, it's essentially playoff time for them as they are currently clinging to a one-point lead over the Montreal Canadiens for the final wild card spot. Games like these against teams out of the playoff race are games that the Jackets must win and we believe they get the job done tonight. Look, Columbus comes in riding a two-game losing streak, but they've been in both of those games against Boston and Calgary - not the worst two teams to lose to. Now they get to take on an Edmonton team who is playing out the string and plays absolutely no defense what so ever. It's imperative that the Jackets play well and earn both points in this matchup as this game is the type of game that should help the star players bust out of whatever slump they are in and produce points. The Jackets will have the edge in goal tonight with Bobrovsky over Koskinen and we believe they will turn in a full 60-minute effort and skate away with the win.

3-Unit Play. #011. Take Toronto over Nashville (Tuesday, March 19 at 8:05 p.m.) Note* We will bounce-back in a big way from this mini-slump. We have revamped the selection process and are eager to put it to the test. As per your selection on the Toronto Maple Leafs, we know what's been said about them because everywhere you look, someone is talking about how bad defensively they are. This is true, but the fact of the matter is that they still remain an elite offensive team with three superstars leading the attack, a Norris Trophy Candidate on defense and a Vezina candidate in net. The Leafs are also very well known for playing up or down to the level of competition and we believe they will welcome the opportunity to get back on the road and play a simple road game against a Nashville team that is coming off a 5-day Western road trip where they took two of three. The Predators struggle to score goals as they sit 17th overall in the league and we believe that the stars of Toronto can get going and generate plenty of offense against an overmatched Nashville squad. The Leafs are 7-1 in their last 8 Tuesday games and are 14-2 in their last 16 games playing on 2 days rest. They've also won 4 of the last 5 meetings in Nashville.

3-Unit Play. #573. Take Chicago over Vancouver (Monday, March 18 at 8:35 p.m.) As per your selection on the Chicago Blackhawks, we are going to continue to ride them as the regular season closes out since they are ever so close to reaching that final wild-card spot in the west. The Blackhawks have been one of the best teams in the NHL over the last half of the season and they are currently on a 5-game winning streak, as they are scoring plenty of goals and getting timely goaltending, none more evident than Corey Crawfords 48-save shutout at the Bell Centre vs Montreal on Saturday. Now the Hawks return home to face a Vancouver team that has won just 4 of their last 10 games and a team that has trouble scoring goals. The Canucks will also be playing on B2B nights and that's a spot they don't fare too well in as they are just 3-13 in their last 16 games while playing on 0 days rest. The Hawks meanwhile are 10-2 in their last 12 vs a team with a losing record and the h home team is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings between these two teams. Take Chicago in this spot.

7-Unit Play. #43. Take Calgary +110 over Winnipeg (Saturday, March 16 at 7:05 p.m.)

As per your selection on Calgary, we believe they are one of the best teams in the league and it's not more evident than when they are scoring goals in bunches for fun. We aren't concerned about them playing on B2B nights tonight as they easily dispatched of NYR last night and should be fresh given the fact they had three days off prior to that game. They now get to take on a Jets team who has runt he gauntlet over the last handful of games taking on the likes of Nashville, CBJ, TB, Car, Wash, SJ, and Boston. That's a list of good teams and now they have to find the energy to play 60 minutes against one of the highest powered offense in the league. We don't believe they have anything left in the tank and we believe Calgary walks away with the two points tonight.

3-Unit Play. #30. Take Colorado over Anaheim (Friday, March 15 at 9:05 p.m.)

As per your selection on the Colorado Avalanche, we are just going to keep it simple and fade the Ducks after they lost 6-1 to Arizona last night. Heading to altitude now with a season that is gone down the tube is not a good spot and the Avalanche will be waiting to take advantage of them.

3-Unit Play. #26. Take Dallas over Vegas (Friday, March 15 at 8:05 p.m.)

We are going to side with the Stars here in this spot as they are in a groove right now and we don't believe the B2B games will affect them tonight against a Vegas team that is not very good on the road. Look, Dallas is fighting for their playoff lives and they can ill afford to drop any more points. We expect Vegas to come out rusty after being off for 5 days, while the Stars are in the groove of things right now, having won 6 of their last 7 games. Now they return home to a place where they are 21-11 and have revenge on their mind after losing to Vegas 4-1 on Feb 26.

4-Unit Play. #004. Take Philadelphia over Washington (Thursday, March 14 at 7:05 p.m.) As per your selection on the Philadelphia Flyers, we like the fact that Philly has been playing 'playoff hockey for the last two months. Over their last 24 games, they have won 18 times and need to accumulate as many points as possible in order to sneak into the lineup. A desperate team is a team that we want to back. Look, the Caps are have been playing well lately as well, posting seven wins in a row before falling apart last time out against their rival Pittsburgh. We saw a few things that kept into their game until they correct, will be an issue for them moving forward. We believe Philadelphia has the lineup to cause the Capitals problems in this one and at a nice price of +120, we are going to be all over that. The Flyers are getting a boost in goal with Carter Hart returning to action. Hart has played well in limited time this year, posting a 13-8-1 record with a .917 save percentage. The home team is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings and the Flyers are 4-1 in their last 5 games as a home dog of +110 to +150.

4-Unit Play. #049. Take Dallas -130 over Buffalo (Tuesday, March 12 at 7:05 p.m.)

As per your selection on the Dallas Stars, we simply continue to fade the Buffalo Sabres as they have a miserable finish to their season. The Sabres are on a four-game losing streak and have lost 8 of their last 10 games. They now have to host a rested Dallas team without their captain and best player, Jack Eichel. That's a tough proposition and we just don't believe the Sabres have what it takes this late in the season to make up for his absence. Dallas is in the thick of a playoff race as they hold the first wild card spot, but are just one point up on Minnesota and two points up on Arizona who are just out of the wild card spots at the moment. Dallas has been playing well of late winning four of their last five games with the only setback being to Chicago - a team who his on fire right now. We believe the great Dallas defense (3rd in GAA) will limit the Sabres and the offense will do just enough to eek out two points. Take the Stars and enjoy a nice bounce-back winner.

7-Unit Play. #046. Take Colorado over Carolina (Monday, March 11 at 9:05 p.m.) As per your selection on the Colorado Avalanche, we are going to ride their recent home form and bank on them getting the job done tonight vs Carolina. Look, Colorado went through a slump about a month or so ago, but have snapped out of it in a big way, posting a 6-3-1 record int heir last 10. They've also been dominant at home, five of their last 6 home games and outscoring their opponents 23-10. Now they get to face a Carolina team who has been so-so on the road and who is coming off a win against a Nashville team that seems more impressive than it really is given how Nashville has been playing lately. Look, Colorado is in the thick of a playoff race in the Western Conference and they are home and rested and with extra time off after this game, there's no reason to believe they don't come out with a solid and full 60-minutes of hockey. Carolina is playing their third game in four days and playing at altitude in the last game is going to be the crutch that holds them back. Fatigue will set in and they won't have enough left in the tank to deal with the speed of the Avalanche. Colorado has won four of the last 5 meetings vs Carolina and is 10-1 against the Hurricanes in Colorado.

4-Unit Play. #077. Take Montreal over Anaheim (Friday, March 8 at 10:05 p.m.) No time for a lengthy writeup today, but as per your selection on Montreal, we believe they are in a great bounce-back spot after losing last night to SJ. The Ducks are just playing out the string, while the Habs are in the thick of a wild-card race. The Habs will start a rested Carey Price in goal and he should make all the difference. Take the Habs and let's back in the win column tonight.

7-Unit Play. #065. Take Calgary over Arizona (Thursday, March 7 at 9:05 p.m.) As per your selection on the Calgary Flames, it's put up or shut up time for Calgary as they have seen their lead atop the Pacific shrink to just three points over SJ with the Sharks having a game in hand. Calgary has struggled lately to the tune of three straight defeats, but getting to face an Arizona team is going to be exactly the doctor ordered. The Flames have beaten the Coyotes three times this season, outscoring them 18-4 in the process. We understand the fact that this game is a B2B after Vegas, but the Flames are desperate to get back in the win column and going back to work right after a tough loss gives the players a chance at redemption. The Flames are by far the more talented team in this one and they should be able to take advantage of a young Coyotes team. Arizona just laid an egg on home ice against Anaheim and we don't believe they have what it takes to get up for a team like Calgary. The Flames are 6-1 in their last 7 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game and 12-4 in their last 16 games as a favorite between -110 to -150. They are also 21-10 in their last 31 games of a third game in four-nights situation. The Flames have beaten the Coyotes 5 out of their last 6 meetings.

7-Unit Play. #039. Take Montreal over Los Angeles (Tuesday, March 5 at 10:35 p.m.) As per your selection on the Montreal Canadiens, we are liking what we heard postgame from the Habs after they lost to the Penguins. They simply weren't ready and playing on back-to-back nights will do that to teams. However, now they get to travel to the West Coast and with rest on their side, we expect them to put in full 60-minute performance and get a crucial two points against a Los Angeles team that is still a very bad hockey team despite beating Chicago 6-3 in their last game. The Kings have won just one game in their last 11 games and we don't expect the momentum to continue in this one against one of the better defensive teams and one of the better goalies in the league in Carey Price. Look, the Habs have a little revenge on their mind as LA went into Montreal early in October and blanked the Habs 3-0. The Habs are going to return the favor tonight and escape Tinseltown with a win and two crucial points of their own. Montreal is 5-0 in their last 5 Tuesday games, 4-0 in their last 4 games playing on 2 days rest and 5-1 in their last 6 as a road favorite. The Kings are a brutal 0-12 in their last 12 vs the Atlantic Division and 15-21 in their last 26 vs a team that's allowed more than 5 goals in their previous game. Take the Habs tonight.

7-Unit Play. #017. Take Edmonton (+110) over Buffalo (Monday, March 4 at 7:05 p.m.)

As per your selection on the Edmonton Oilers, we like what we are hearing out of the dressing room nowadays as the Oilers continue their push for an unlikely playoff spot. The Oilers have won two straight and their latest game a 4-0 win over Columbus showed how good they can be when they play 60 minutes of hockey. Now they get to face a Buffalo team who has simply thrown in the towel on the rest of the season. Buffalo has been brutal of late, and outside of their 10 game winning streak in November, they've been one of the worst teams to watch this season. They give up a boatload of gales and just look lifeless in the attacking zone. Now they have to contain high flying McDavid and Draisaitl and we just don't see that happening. Edmonton is on a mission to make a push over the last 19 games of the season and we like them to take a step forward here against a team they've already thumped 7-2 in the last meeting. The Sabres are 0-4 in their last 4 vs a team with a losing record, 0-4 in their last 4 Monday games and 1-5 in their last 6 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation. Edmonton outscores them and gets the two points.

5-Unit Play. #065. Take Chicago -115 over Los Angeles (Saturday, March 2 at 4:05 p.m.)

*Note the early 4 PM puck drop for this one.

We are on a solid hockey run, as we are 4-1 +$1,505 and 8-3 +2070. Let's keep the momentum rolling into the postseason. As per your selection on the Chicago Blackhawks, they are playing extremely good hockey of late and are in the thick of a playoff race as they battle for the final wild-card spot. The Hawks are 11-4 in their last 15 games and come into tonight's game against LA rested and we expected them to be hungry to get the two points tonight. They are being led by Patrick Kane ( as usual) and Alex DeBrincat who is quietly having himself a 36 goal season. Their opponent, LA, has been putrid of late, losers of 10 straight and it's safe to say they've given up on the season. LA essentially can't score any goals, outside of a pair of 4-3 losses, they've scored 1, 1, 1, 2, 2 goals in their last 7 games. Throw all stats and trends out the window for this one. We are taking a rested team who is fighting for a playoff spot over a team who can't wait for the offseason. Take Chicago.

5-Unit Play. #053. Take Washington -105 over New York Islanders (Friday, March 1  at 7:05 p.m.)

As per your selection on the Washington Capitals, I have nothing against the state of NY or the Islanders as a franchise, but after last night's emotional win over a completely unprepared Toronto team, we believe they will suffer the ill effects of a major let down tonight. And unfortunately, that let down is going to happen against the defending cup champions and a very good Washington Capitals team. Look, The Caps are rolling right now, winners of two straight while scoring 13 goals in the process and four of their last 5 games. They have had a few days off before this game to rest and get ready for this key Metro division clash and we believe they will be ready to go and blitz the Islanders right from puck drop. We like the fact that the Caps lost 2-0 to the Islanders back on Jan 18th. This just gives them extra motivation to return the favor and collect a crucial two points in the race for the playoffs. Take Washington and enjoy a nice bounce-back winner.

4-Unit Play. #033. Take Toronto over New York Islanders (Thursday, February 28 at 7:05 p.m.) As per your selection on the Toronto Maple Leafs, you don't think they don't want to win this game badly for their new star John Tavares? Tavares is returning home to the Island and we are expecting him to get booed like no tomorrow. However, when comparing these two teams, the Islanders simply do not stack up to the Leafs and we expect the Leafs to come out extra motivated (like JT will be) and put forth their best effort to ensure Tavares' return to the Island is a winning one. Sure, the Islanders will be jacked for this game to show JT that they don't need them, but the reality of the matter is that the Islanders have lost three of their last four games and are struggling right now. They aren't getting the scoring they were a month ago or the goaltending for that matter. The Leafs are in a very good play on and trustworthy spot tonight as they are 8-1 in their last 9 games in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation and 8-0 in their last 8 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation. They've also beaten the Islanders 4 out of the last 5 times and we expect that trend to continue tonight.

4-Unit Play. #006. Take Boston over San Jose (Tuesday, February 26 at 7:05 p.m.) As per your selection on the Boston Bruins, we like them in this spot tonight to get two crucial points at home against a San Jose team that is coming into this game playing their third game in four nights and their last game of a week-long road trip. Teams who have had a winning road trip tend to get complacent and slip up in their final away game before heading home. The Bruins are masterful at home, going 21-7-3 so far this season and they are playing some great hockey of late, going 8-0-2 in their last 10 games. They have had three days to rest after finishing up an extended road trip, so we don't believe fatigue will be a factor here in this spot. The Bruins have owned the season series between the Sharks, posting a 5-0 record in the last 5 meetings including 4-1 in the last 5 in Boston. We like the spot and we believe Boston gets the job done tonight and adds to their 10-1 record vs the Pacific and 5-0 in their last 5 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days record.

7-Unit Play. #78. Take Vancouver over Anaheim (Monday, February 25 at 10:05 p.m.)

As per your selection on the Vancouver Canucks, we are simply going to side with the team that has more talent overall. The Ducks are one of the worst teams in the league and despite a recent coaching change, their play and results have not gotten better. The Canucks are fighting tooth and nail for the final wild card spot and we believe at home, against a Ducks team that already beat them 1-0 in January, the Canucks exact a little revenge on their west coast rivals. The Canucks are in a great play the spot tonight as the home team in this series is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings while the favorite is 5-2 in the last 7. The Ducks are a brutal 3-14 in their last 17 road games, 1-8 as a road underdog and 0-5 in their last 5 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation. We will back the desperate home team tonight as they are to be dangerous and hungry to get two points.

3-Unit Play. #48. Take Toronto vs Montreal (Saturday, February 23 at 7:05 p.m.) As per your selection on the Toronto Maple Leafs, we simply believe they are in line for a bounce-back performance after losing int heir last game to Montreal. The Leafs started out sluggish but threw 21 shots on net in the third period and it's that effort that tells me they didn't just give up. The Leafs have owned the Habs of late, posing a 6-3-1 record in the last 10 meetings, scoring nearly 3.5 goals per game, while holding Montreal to around 2. Montreal comes into this contest riding high after winning back-to-back home games against Columbus and Philadelphia, but they should find it tough to beat a Leafs team who has gotten a lot better at home and will be eager to snap out of a three-game losing streak. Toronto is 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 or more goals in their previous game. Montreal is 0-4 in their last 4 Saturday games and 0-6 in the last 6 meetings.

4-Unit Play. #025/026. Take Under in Colorado vs Chicago (Friday, February 22 at 7:35 p.m.) We are going to side with the Under 7 in this spot as we believe both Colorado and Chicago played to the under on December 29th. Yes, I know, since then the Blackhawks are on a tear and seemingly play no defense as evident in their last 15 or so games. However, they are coming off an emotional win over Detroit and we believe they run into a bit of a lull tonight and simply won't be sharp. Their opponent, Colorado has played better of late as well, and a big reason for that is the goaltending play of Semyon Varlamov. Aside from the 7 goals they scored against Winnipeg (fluke), the Avs have played to the under 7 four times in their last 7 games with three pushes. We also like the fact that the head-to-head trends are on our side as the Under is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings in Chicago and 4-0-1 in the last 5 meetings overall. We will gladly take the under on the inflated number and enjoy a nice winner.

7-Unit Play. #08. Take Florida vs Carolina (Thursday, February 21 at 7:05 p.m.) After our fourth straight win last night courtesy of Boston, I think the short write-ups might be here to stay. Let's make it five in a row tonight as we back Florida to get the job done vs Carolina. Look, Florida is playing some good hockey of late, winners of three straight more. What's more important than that is they are playing good defensive hockey and their top players like Barkov and Huberdeau are just playing out of their mind right now. They absolutely dominated in their last game and now get to face a Carolina team that is mediocre away from home. The Panthers have won 5 of the last 6 meetings in Florida and are 5-1 in their last 6 games playing on 1 day's rest and 7-2 in their last 9 games as an underdog. As the season gets closer to crunch time, it's imperative we ride the teams in good form and Florida fits the bill.

3-Unit Play. #73. Take Boston vs Vegas (Wednesday, February 20 at 10:05 p.m.) We are back on home soil, but the short write-ups are working so well, let's just continue what's working. Look, we like the Bruins tonight in this spot because why wouldn't we? They've won six straight, they are healthy, they are scoring goals for fun and they are taking on a Vegas team who have been brutal on their home ice this lately. They've lost five of their last 6 at home, and have given up plenty of goals. Not exactly the fortress that it was last year. The Bruins are still in the middle of the road trip, but we like a veteran team to stay focused on the task at hand and not get too ahead of themselves. The line is likely trying to tell us Vegas is likely to win tonight, but we like the fact that Boston is 9-0 in their last 9 vs the Pacific and 4-0 int heir last 4 as a road underdog. Give me the hotter team with a better price.

7-Unit Play. #56. Take Florida vs Buffalo (Tuesday, February 19 at 7:05 p.m.) One more day of travel, but we've been rolling of late with the shorter write-ups. Tonight, we like the Florida Panthers to get the job done and beat the Buffalo Sabres. Look, the Sabres are lifeless right now. They have lost three of their last 4 games and have given up 14 goals in those games to just 7 goals scored. The Panthers are playing some good hockey right now and they've beaten two decent teams in Calgary and Montreal in the last two. They are in the midst of a 7-game home stand and have split the first two. We look for Florida to continue their winning ways against buffalo and add a third win in four tries against the Sabres.

4-Unit Play. #42. Take Chicago vs Ottawa (Monday, February 18 at 8:35 p.m.) No time for a lengthy writeup today as we are still traveling over this Family Day long weekend. But we do like the Blackhawks tonight to get the job done over the lowly Seas. Look, the Blackhawks are rolling of late and they truly believe they can get into the postseason, as they are just 3 points out of the second wild-card spot. Ottawa has bigger issues to deal with like trading away their best players. They've lost seven of their last 10 games and we expect them to be in line for another loss tonight. Chicago has won four in a row over Ottawa including a 4-3 OT win in the season opener, and are 13-3-1 in their last 17 meetings dating back to 2007.

3-Unit Play. #34. Take Florida vs Montreal (Sunday, February 17 at 7:05 p.m.)

No time for a lengthy writeup today as we are traveling. But we like the Panthers to do well here with revenge after Montreal has beaten them twice over the last 4 weeks. Montreal is struggling of late and looks to be fading. We expect the Panthers to come out focus and grab two points on their home ice.

4-Unit Play. #009. Take Toronto -175 vs Arizona (Saturday, February 16, 7:05 pm)

Strapped for time to do a write up today. Simply put; the Leafs have far too much fire power for Arizona to contend with. The Leafs have showed time and time again that they can in fact win on the road and tonight is no different. Take the Leafs.

5-Unit Play. #73. Take Under in New York Rangers vs Buffalo (Friday, February 15 at 7:05 p.m.) As per your selection on the under in this game between the Rangers and Sabres, we like the fact that both goalies are playing hot right now. For the Rangers, you have Alexandar Georgiev who is coming off a 55 save win against the Leafs in his latest start. Prior to that, he stopped 27 of 30 in a win vs the Bruins and let in one goal in a loss vs the Flyers. He's on his game and we expect him to be able to keep it up against a Buffalo squad that is averaging not even three goals per game, and who has played in three consecutive games in which the scoreline was 3-1. The Sabres have been fading fast during the second part of the season, but one consistent has been their goaltending play and they are in a great spot to play on the under in tonight's game. The Under is 10-3 in the last 13 meetings between these two teams in Buffalo and 5-1-1 in the last 7 matchups overall. The Rangers have played to the under in 5 of their last 7 games vs the East and are 7-3 to the Under in their last 10 road games as an underdog of +110 -+150.

5-Unit Play. #67. Take Toronto over Vegas (Thursday, February 14 at 10:05 p.m.)

As per your selection on the Toronto Maple Leafs, we are going to ride the team in better form, and a team who has been lights out on the road, posting an 18-7-2 record away from home. The Leafs come into tonight's game after an easy 5-2 win over Colorado, so there shouldn't be much of a fatigue factor in their game for this one. The Leafs have already beaten the Golden Knights once this season, and we see no reason why they can't duplicate the feat. The Golden Knights have lost four straight home games and seeming can't figure it out at home. They just lost 5-2 to the Coyotes and now get a high-powered Leafs team to contend with - and that's not something I see them handling well. The Golden Knights are in a great play against spot tonight as they are just 1-5 in their last 6 games as a favorite and0-4 in their last four games as a home favorite. Not to mention, the Leafs are 7-0 in their last 7 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation and 22-6 in their last 28 after scoring 5 or more goals in their previous game. We already know the crowd is going to be littered with Leaf fans, and the Leafs won't fall into the Vegas death trap that was T-Mobile arena last year. The Leafs will secure the win tonight.

3-Unit Play. #33. Take Calgary +135 over Tampa Bay (Tuesday, February 12 at 7:35 p.m.)

Calgary has played to clunkers in a row and they are too good to let that poor run continue. They face a Tampa team who beat them 5-4 in mid-December and they would like nothing more than to exact little revenge on them. Calgary will also be rested with three days off before puck drop tonight while Tampa will be playing their third game in four nights and fourth game in six. Take the Flames.

3-Unit Play. #32. Take Ottawa +125 over Carolina (Tuesday, February 12 at 7:05 p.m.)

Short and sweet - Carolina is on the last leg of their five-game road trip and will be eager to get home. This will also be their fourth game in six nights so we expect them to be a little fatigue. Ottawa has shown signs of competence over their last two wins and we believe that continues tonight.

3-Unit Play. #27. Take Washington +125 over Columbus (Tuesday, February 12 at 7:05 p.m.)

The defending cup champions - winners of four of their last 6 games are underdogs on the road to an inconsistent Columbus team? Sign me up. The Caps are healthy and will be excited to make it back to back. They also have revenge for losing 2-1 to Columbus on Jan 21. Columbus is returning from a western road trip and we like to fade teams returning from an extended road trip. Caps get it done tonight.

That's all for tonight. Check back tomorrow for more!

3-Unit Play. #20. Take Philadelphia over Pittsburgh (Monday, February 11 at 7:05 p.m.) As per your selection on the Philadelphia Flyers, we are not letting the line dictate which side we are going to back in this game. Pittsburgh is favored because Vegas believe that they are a good team and they will finally snap their four-game losing streak. To that, I say not so fast. Philadelphia has been among the hottest teams in the league for the last 2 weeks and has inched themselves closer to the final wildcard spot in the eastern conference. The Flyers are finally getting good goaltending from Carter Hart and the offense has ramped up and scored 38 goals in their last 10 games That's a pretty impressive run they are on. Now they get to face a Penguins team who have lost four straight and who has given up 15 goals over those four games. The Pens just simply don't look good right now. They look fatigued and we believe the Flyers are the right side in this spot. The Flyers are in a great play on spot tonight as they are 5-0 in their last 5 games an underdog, 6-0 in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest, 4-0 in their last 4 vs the East and 7-1 in their last 8 home games. The Penguins, on the other hand, are just 0-4 in their last 4 road games and 0-4 in their last 4 vs the East. We will gladly take the team in better form in this one at an underdog price.