Taking the DUCKS tonight. Like this spot for Anaheim. Haven't played much lately, last game was Friday. Philly already knocked off the Ducks on the road this season, a 3-2 OT win. I expect a good game here as Anaheim starts a 4 game, 6 day road trip. Small dog the play. 4* Money Maker ANAHEIM DUCKS 

Taking CAROLINA here. Easy to see TB and 7-1-1 and think why not grab them being a small dog. They are very good putting the puck in the net. Just think Carolina is a tough home team. They play defense. Just think everyone remembers what is fresh in their minds. And pounding the Pens 7-1 will surely get people jumping on Lightning dog play. Give me the small home fave. 4* Money Maker CAROLINA HURRICANES 

Taking the SHARKS tonight. Not a good spot for the Devils here. Off a b2b 5-4 OT win last night. Down 4-2 and coming back like that on the road. I say flat spot. What really gets me San Jose, and obvious by the line since NJ is 6-1, we get to face a back up goalie. A back up goalie who had to come in last night. Not really sure how he responds. 4* Money Maker SAN JOSE SHARKS 

Taking the YOTES. Alright. 2nd game of a home and home vs Dallas. Still win-less on the season. Not that I am saying they are due. But If you are going to grab a game, off a home and home loss is a good as spot as any to grab the dog. 4* Money Maker ARIZONA COYOTES

4* Money Maker COLORADO AVALANCHE

4* Money Maker EDMONTON OILERS

4* Money Maker NASHVILLE PREDATORS

Taking COLUMBUS. I know we have had Tampa couple times already this year. But I think the Jackets have an edge with their goalie tonight. 3rd straight road game for Tampa. Columbus swept the series last year. Combination of the schedule and Bobrovsky in goal have me laying this number. 4* Money Maker COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS

Taking DETROIT tonight. We cashed a nice doggy last night as the Leafs scored a 2-0 win on the road in Washington. Well, on a b2b and off that win over the big, bad Capitals, we are dogging up in this situational spot. 4* Money Maker DETROIT RED WINGS 

4* Money Maker MONTREAL CANADIENS

4* Money Maker TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING

4* Money Maker TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS

4* Money Maker BUFFALO SABRES

4* Money Maker BOSTON BRUINS

4* Money Maker NY RANGERS

Taking ARIZONA tonight. Gotta tell ya. This +250 PL is calling my name. But it is very tough to pull that trigger on the Coyotes. Haven't won yet. Lost b2b home and home series against Las Vegas. But them getting blitzed by the Knights is why I like them here. 4* Money Maker ARIZONA COYOTES 

Taking MINNESOTA. Look. I like the Wild. Think they are going to be a good team this year. Can't really knock anything the Blackhawks have done. Just feel that we get a well rested group that can come in here totally focused having not played since Saturday and steal a win. 4* Money Maker MINNESOTA WILD 

Taking the STARS here. Had the Preds the other night over the Flyers and went PL. Well. Up 3-0 I thought we would have a monster night. Next thing I know we are down 5-3 before a 6-5 win. Cant' trust the defense even as a short home fave. Think we have the better goaltender and that is the difference tonight. 4* Money Maker DALLAS STARS 

Taking FLORIDA tonight. Almost want to go PL for the +235 or more. Just think this is a bad spot for the Blues. 3rd straight road game. 4th road game in 5 games to start the year. 4* Money Maker FLORIDA PANTHERS  

4* Money Maker CALGARY FLAMES

4* Money Maker NJ DEVILS 

4* Money Maker PITTSBURGH PENGUINS

4* Money Maker CAROLINA HURRICANES

4* Money Maker CALGARY FLAMES

4* Money Maker BUFFALO SABRES

4* Money Maker SAN JOSE SHARKS 

4* Money Maker COLORADO AVALANCHE

Taking NASHVILLE. Just like the Preds more. Solid defense. This is a good team. I think last year was a big step for them. Boston is a good challenge on the road out of the gates. 4* Money Maker NASHVILLE PREDATORS 

Taking the FLAMES tonight. Edmonton won all 4 games last year. These guys a sexy pick to make a Cup Run with their stud youngster, Connor McDavid. We have been pretty solid on the ice the last few years showing nice profit with our dogs. Going to start up the new season the same way. 4* Money Maker CALGARY FLAMES 

Taking the BLUES. Going to fade the defending Champs. Pitt will raise the banner here on opening night. Not saying the Pens are a bad team, but they lost some contributors from last year. STL finished up last season strong, and are a defensive team. Have to grab them at this price. 4* Money Maker STL BLUES 

4* Money Maker PITT PENGUINS

4* Money Maker PITT PENGUINS 

Taking the PENGUINS here. So we had the Preds Game 1, and after that I knew Nashville was in trouble. We came back huge with Pitt +200 on the PL in Game 2. And tonight, we grab the Pens as a small road dog. I know that Nashville had a great playoff run. But they were an 8 seed. And the cream rises to the top in the Finals. They are just not getting the goalie play needed to win. 4* Money Maker PITT PENGUINS 

Taking the PREDATORS here. How can we not take these guys. Live dogs in every game in Pitt this series. 4* Money Maker NASHVILLE PREDATORS 

4* Cold Cash OTTAWA SENATORS

Taking the DUCKS here. Been on these guys all series, not stopping now. 4* Money Maker ANAHEIM DUCKS 

Taking the PENGUINS here. Well. Everything I said about Ottawa rang true even though we had Pens PL for big money. It is do or die time for Pitt. Backs to the wall, rally time. I would love to have the guts to go Puck Line again tonight. But these guys are in a dog-fight. I am hoping for a Pens win simply so we can move on Ottawa as big dogs when the series returns to Pittsburgh. 4* Money Maker PITT PENGUINS 

Taking the DUCKS. Like Anaheim for the series, so I think they take this game. Simple as that. 4* Money Maker ANAHEIM DUCKS 

Taking NASHVILLE here. Have to grab the Preds in this spot. Short turn-around for the Ducks. Nashville knocked out Anaheim last year in 7 games, so the Ducks do have some pretty fresh playoff revenge working in their favor. Off their clinching win though, I think Anaheim is a little sluggish. 8 seed Nashville are having a heck of a playoff run, and I will grab them tonight. But I am leaning Ducks for the series. 4* Money Maker NASHVILLE PREDATORS 

Taking the OILERS here. I probably know better and should back a team that just was drilled 7-1, especially in play-off hockey. But the Ducks have a little habit of Game 7 failures. 4 straight years of Game 7 losses. Ducks can say whatever they want. Truth is those games with these players or not, will weigh on them tonight. Edmonton knows it can score. They just need a few more stops. Should have put this out last night and got a few bucks on the Oilers. I was just too busy stewing in misery as our Marlins RL play went down as they allowed 5 runs in the top of the 8th. 4* Money Maker EDMONTON OILERS 

Taking the PENGUINS here. I know the Caps have things going their way right now. But Pitt still won 3 games in this series. Pretty sure the pressure is on Washington to finally make it the Finals. If we get a quick score, I think it's good night Irene as the Caps wilt under the early pressure. 4* Money Maker PITT PENGUINS 

Taking the DUCKS here. Think that Anaheim wraps it up here tonight. What an epic comeback for them last game, and a big win for us also. Not sure what the Oilers have in the tank after that kind of collapse. Maybe they 'circle the wagons' for a win. Finally a home team won a game. Ducks to me wrap it up here on the road. 4* Money Maker ANAHEIM DUCKS 

Taking the BLUES here. Just think STL brings this to a Game 7. We have seen b2b 2-1 games. Plus 2 more games decided by a goal. Now we get a team on the brink getting a nice number. We'll roll the dice. 4* Money Maker STL BLUES 

Taking the PENGUINS here. How can we not take this number? I get that the Caps are good. And are desperate for a win. But the Pens are no joke. Already up 3-1 in the series. Won games 1&2 already here in Washington. Crosby concussion is a big blow. And the Pens seem to be getting every break, while the Caps are dominating the stats. Again, the Caps can come out and win this one 4-1 in a no-competitive game. But Pitt is scrappy. Can't see them rollover and say, oh, Sid the Kid will probably be back next game. We'll wrap things up then. 4* Money Maker PITT PENGUINS

Taking the DUCKS here. Anaheim seems to have found their way again after dropping two at home, they take a pair in Edmonton. I think it carries off at home. Prior to losing to the Oilers, Ducks had been absolutely dominating their home ice. Look for them to take advantage of the momentum and grab the series lead. 4* Money Maker ANAHEIM DUCKS

Taking NASHVILLE here to close things out. Not much to say. These guys are cruising along in playoff action. A small part of me hears the 'Blues backs to the wall, circle the wagons at home' going through my head. But their lack of offense is troubling. Preds are now 7-1 in the playoffs and are just on a great run. 4* Money Maker NASHVILLE PREDATORS

Taking the DUCKS here. Just like them a little more than the Oilers. Good blend of experience. Give me the small dog. 4* Money Maker ANAHEIM DUCKS

Taking the PENGUINS here. No Crosby. Should be an easy W for the Caps. Not so fast my friends. Yes we cashed with Washington in Game 3. But I have zero interest in them laying on the road. Especially against a team with something to prove as they lose their marquee player. 4* Money Maker PITT PENGUINS

One write for the NHL Playoffs tonight. First up. UNDERS. Going UNDER in both. Somehow the Sens and NYR tallied up 11 goals. Not sure how they volleyed off that man shots past the net-minders, but I think we see more defense here on Tuesday. Down, 0-2, NYR has to play tough on D, and not make any mistakes. As for the Blues series. Almost the same thinking applies. STL trying to pull even at 2 games apiece. They need to steal one here, and I think they can pull off a 2-0 win if they can catch some breaks. 4* Total Money UNDERS

So I will be backing the SENATORS. I know we had the Caps in desperation mode last night. And the Rangers are in the same boat. I just think with this price, we have to take the value on Ottawa. NYR had been playing better on the road all year than at home Maybe they have some of that 1st round magic saved up. But I am not going to be shocked in the least when they are down 0-3. 4* OTTAWA SENATORS

Grabbing the BLUES here. This is probably the weekend of my 4 hockey tonight, but again, if you followed me at all this year, you know there is zero chance I am laying -170. Not in hockey. Not in baseball. Not anywhere. Strictly a value play for me. STL down 2-1 in the series. Need to pull even or face a near impossible 3-1 hole to climb out of. 4* STL BLUES

One write for the NHL Playoffs tonight. First up. UNDERS. Going UNDER in both. Somehow the Sens and NYR tallied up 11 goals. Not sure how they volleyed off that man shots past the net-minders, but I think we see more defense here on Tuesday. Down, 0-2, NYR has to play tough on D, and not make any mistakes. As for the Blues series. Almost the same thinking applies. STL trying to pull even at 2 games apiece. They need to steal one here, and I think they can pull off a 2-0 win if they can catch some breaks. 4* Total Money UNDERS

So I will be backing the SENATORS. I know we had the Caps in desperation mode last night. And the Rangers are in the same boat. I just think with this price, we have to take the value on Ottawa. NYR had been playing better on the road all year than at home Maybe they have some of that 1st round magic saved up. But I am not going to be shocked in the least when they are down 0-3. 4* OTTAWA SENATORS

Grabbing the BLUES here. This is probably the weekend of my 4 hockey tonight, but again, if you followed me at all this year, you know there is zero chance I am laying -170. Not in hockey. Not in baseball. Not anywhere. Strictly a value play for me. STL down 2-1 in the series. Need to pull even or face a near impossible 3-1 hole to climb out of. 4* STL BLUES

Taking WASHINGTON here. Down 0-2 vs the Pens, desperate times call for some desperate measures. I obviously expect a much better night out of Holtby. Pittsburgh has really had the Caps number of late. I just can't see them going down 3-0 here. But if we do find ourselves on the short end of a 3-2 type game, I am pretty sure we can stick a fork in Washington. Would not expect any fight out of them in that Game 4 scenario. 4* Money Maker WASHINGTON CAPITALS

Taking the DUCKS here. These guys hadn't lost b2b games since October. They are too good to go down 3-0. Have to take the desperate team tonight. 4* Money Maker ANAHEIM DUCKS

Taking the RANGERS here. Lost with these guys in Game 1, and will look for them to rebound here in Game 2. NYR notched win after win on the road during the regular season. They came back from down 3-1. Just expect another great effort from both sides tonight. Difference being we knot this series up at 1-1. 4* Money Maker NY RANGERS 

Taking the RANGERS here. Had Ottawa several times over the Bruins, but will hope the fence here in Game 1. I will be the first to say I had NY pegged for dead. A chance to go up 2-0 on the road only to give up the lead with seconds left, then lose in OT. And follow that up with a poor showing at home losing 3-1? But lo and behold back come the Rangers to win 3 straight. With that kind of momentum and solid goal-tending, I will take a stab with them as short road faves. 4* Money Maker NY RANGERS 

Taking the DUCKS here. Anaheim 9-2 last 11 at home vs Oilers. 27-8 last 35 in the series vs Edmonton. They have won 8 straight and 13 of 15. I'll lay the number. 4* Money Maker ANAHEIM DUCKS 

Taking the PREDATORS here. Backing the small dogs. Rinne was a wall last series with 2 shut-outs and almost nothing a 3rd. I think this shapes up to be a tough, low scoring series. Will grab who I think is the hotter goalie right now. 4* Money Maker NASHVILLE PREDATORS 

Taking OTTAWA here. How are we not? Tough loss by the Senators last time out, but, this team is still in control. 7-2 on the year vs the Bruins. And getting 150? Come on. As I said yesterday catching STL at +160. How can we not take this money? This is going to be another battle. All the pressure on Boston. One little slip up as things get tight, boom. We have our goal, and a series win. 4* Money Maker OTTAWA SENATORS 

Taking the BLUES here. I won't lie. Thought to myself. Why not take the Wild +175 laying the Puck Line. But I see NHL teams up 3-0 in a series are 179-4 to win them. You know there is no way I am laying -180 on Minny. And I can't think that after scoring 5 goals in 4 games, they are breaking out for 4 goals tonight. STL has also struggled to find the back of the net. But they are playing with house money up big in the series. I don't think any team thinks hey. We are up. If we lose who cares. We can win for our fans at home! - Not a chance. You want to put that nail in that coffin the minute it makes itself available. 4* Money Maker STL BLUES 

Taking OTTAWA here. How can we not take the Senators up 3-1? They are now 13-3 their last 16 vs the Bruins including winning 6 of the last 7 at home. 4* Money Maker OTTAWA SENATORS 

Taking the DUCKS here. Huge comeback from them for us the other night. That was a knife in Calgary's heart. Have to ride the team up 3-0. 4* Money Maker ANAHEIM DUCKS 

Taking the BLUES here. 3 goals on 117 shots for the Wild. They are going to come with the everything and the kitchen sink tonight. Can't fade a team going for a sweep. 4* Money Maker STL BLUES 

Taking the SHARKS, again. Off back to back shut outs I guess we can think of going Under 5 -130. But I really think San Jose is ready for a break-out tonight. Part of me wants to go for the big money and lay the goals at +260. But the Oilers are playing excellent hockey right now. If the price was a little higher, might even be inclined to take the road team. But the Sharks have some veterans who will make it interesting and extend things a bit. 4* Money Maker SAN JOSE SHARKS 

Taking the PENGUINS here. Will up our play a bit here. Would really love just to go all in on a 10* Money Bomb since we have a very short number. Up 3-0, we know Columbus is never coming back. Tough loss on them Sunday blowing a 3-1 1st period lead and losing in OT. Maybe CBJ shows some heart. But that is a really tough way to go down in Game 3 and am positive they don't have it in them to win this series. Pens will be a big fave at home if they don't close things out tonight. 5* Best Bet PITTSBURGH PENGUINS 

Taking MONTREAL here. Can't see the Rangers snapping out of it. This team has had problems at home all season long. Their home playoff woes go back further. Canadiens getting excellent goalie play. Nobody but the goalie has shown up for New York since this series began. Short road fave for the win. 4* Money Maker MONTREAL CANADIENS 

Taking the DUCKS here. How can we not take a team on a 13-0-3 run as a small dog? Anaheim 5-1 last 6 here at Calgary. Again. I get wanting to play the small home fave in a desperate roll. I just can't pass up any kind of dog on a run like this. 4* Money Maker ANAHEIM DUCKS 

Taking the PREDATORS here. Can't lie. Though about grabbing Chicago in this spot. Veteran team, down 0-2. The proverbial 'circle the wagons' type game. But I would that that after losing Game 1-0 they would come out like gang busters in Game 2. Nope. That was a 5-0 nothing shutout. 5-0 at home in the playoffs is a beating. But, Chi-Town has now lost 6 straight. Not sure no matter how experienced you are. Or how great of a regular season you have had. You can just turn it on. Especially on the road. Chicago was a -190 favorite to win this series before Game 1. Now they are +310. Let's start our walk to the closet to find some brooms. 4* Money Maker NASHVILLE PREDATORS 

Taking the SENATORS here. Have to grab Ottawa at this price. They have won 7 of the last 8 in the series and 5 of the last 6 here in Boston. Huge OT win for them and I think it carries over in Game 3. 4* Money Maker OTTAWA SENATORS 

Taking the SHARKS here. Had these guys in Game 2, and will follow up with them as home faves. Time for the home ice to work its magic. We have the defense and the net-minder. Maybe we get old veteran Joe Thornton back for some shifts. 4* Money Maker SAN JOSE SHARKS 

Taking COLUMBUS here. Had them in their Game 2 loss and will do it again tonight. Pens are an average at best road team. (19-15-4) They won't have the friendly officials on the road. CBJ is 5-1 last 6 at home vs Pittsburgh. This is circle the wagon time for Columbus. 4* Money Maker COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS 

Taking ST LOUIS here. These guys have battled out to a 2-0 cushion as big dogs on the road. I have to think Minny is on the ropes here. How can I not lay with the short home fave? Wild now 2-7 last 9 vs the Blues and STL has won 4 of the last 5 on their home ice. 4* Money Maker STL BLUES 

Taking the SHARKS here. Might see the young Oilers get a little tight here if SJ can score first. Have to go with the tough defensive minded San Jose team. I get Edmonton has the young flash. But this is new territory. A pretty good price on the dog in my eyes. 4* Money Maker SAN JOSE SHARKS 

Taking COLUMBUS tonight. Have to grab the Blue Jackets. Backs against the wall. Don't want to go home down 0-2. These guys had, what, the 4th most points in the league. They aren't some pushover. They have a great guy in goal. Look for them to even things out. 4* Money Maker COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS 

Taking NASHVILLE here. Yep - Chicago has won 4 straight against the Preds this year after losing the first match-up. Chicago clearly the fave out west. 3 Cups in their pocket since 2010 and they have nice mix of old and new. But something tells me Nashville will have something up their sleeve tonight. Grabbing the healthy dog here. 4* Money Maker NASHVILLE PREDATORS 

Taking OTTAWA here. Have to grab the Senators as a small dog/ pk'em at home. These guys are a defense first type of team. Always something I like in the playoffs. The get the Bruins. A team I myself jumped on after their coaching change. But these same Bruins have had trouble against Metropolitan Division. 2-9-1 vs the Senators, Rangers and Canadiens (Beat Montreal twice). Ottawa beat them all 4 times this year. 3 out of 4 last year. 5 straight here at home. These guys will take this line as a slap in the face. 4* Money Maker OTTAWA SENATORS 

4* Money Maker TB LIGHTNING

4* Money Maker COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS

Taking the SHARKS here. We wrapped up a nice Sure Shot win on the Oilers in their last game, as they clinched a playoff spot. So I think they have a bit of a let-down. 11 years in a long time waiting. I prefer to grab a team that is just starting out on a road trip, and San Jose fits the bill. Not pretty numbers for SJ lately. But they have nice trends working in their favor over Edmonton. 4* Money Maker SAN JOSE SHARKS 

Taking the FLAMES here. We cashed with the Oilers in a clinching position last night, and will look to do the same here with Calgary. 5* Best Bet CALGARY FLAMES 

Taking EDMONTON here. Have to lay the short number. Nearly made this a GOW. Oilers looking to clinch their first playoff spot in 11 years. 8* Sure Shot EDMONTON OILERS 

Taking OTTAWA here. These guys need to right the ship as the playoffs approach. Have been in a bit of a slump lately. They have split a pair a games already, both 3-2. One  SO, the other OT. Again, have to go with the playoff team looking to start a little streak. 4* Money Maker OTTAWA 

4* Money Maker SAN JOSE

4* Money Maker OTTAWA 

4* Money Maker FLYERS

4* Money Maker DETROIT RED WINGS

Taking CAROLINA here. Both teams battling for a playoff spot. But Hurricanes playing better than the Panthers who have really fallen the last month (3-10 since 2/22). 4* Money Maker CAROLINA HURRICANES 

4* Money Maker NASHVILLE PREDATORS

4* Money Maker NY ISLANDERS

Taking the BRUINS here. So the Flames have won 10 straight and are an even money dog at home? Sign me up for some Boston love! -- 4* Money Maker BOSTON BRUINS.. Be sure to check back for any CBB Adds.. 

4* Money Maker TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS

4* Money Maker COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS 

4* Money Maker TB LIGHTNING 

4* Money Maker WASHINGTON CAPITALS 

4* Money Maker NY ISLANDERS

4* Money Maker NASHVILLE PREDATORS 

4* Money Maker NASHVILLE PREDATORS 

4* Money Maker NY RANGERS

4* Money Maker PHI FLYERS

Taking SAN JOSE here. Sharks 6-2 last 8 trips into Winnipeg and 16-7-2 overall in the series last 25 games. San Jose in off a 3-1 loss while Jets rolled 6-1. Look for better defense from us to score the win. At this price, just have to go with the better club. 4* Money Maker SAN JOSE SHARKS 

Taking OTTAWA here. Now. I will be honest and say part of me wants the Bruins. This line is telling me to take Boston. We have cashed with Boston several times since their coaching change. They are on 8-2 their last 10 While Ottawa is 6-4 over the same span. But when we look at the head to heads here, I think this our edge. Senators 5-1 last 6 and have won 4 straight over Boston here at home. 4* Money Maker OTTAWA SENATORS

Taking the ISLANDERS here. The real question is how can we not take New York. Islanders have been off since Saturday. And mark my words, they are chomping at the bit to get back on the ice. Losing 7-0 last time out? That's like losing 16-0 in MLB or 54-0 in NFL. That is a beat-down. Game 4 of a long road trip. But off a long break, this is a game they must have. They have been pretty good since the coaching change and I expect a big performance tonight. 8* Sure Shot NY ISLANDERS