5* Boston over Minnesota

Not afraid to go against the Wild a unit that has brought home the money for the Diamond this ice season.  Here Minnesota has inside grind and they ice with NO REST.  The Bruins goalie Rask has taken home the money in three straight, while the Bruins show 6-0 against the Western Conference.  Use the Bruins tonight in a blowout.  Good Luck.

5* Carolina over Ottawa

NHL BEST BET ANGLE...BDS

OTTAWA (15-22-5) comes losers of 6 straight against the Eastern Conference, and now tries to upend Carolina (18-17-3) who has won 4 straight in the series. The Senators will change up today and use youngster Hogberg in the nets.  It doesn't matter because Ottawa shows 0-4 at home L4 times out and a critical 18-37 with no rest of late.  The 'Canes come 9-3 on the road against losing home units.   Take Carolina to continue their winning ways against the Senators.  Good Luck.

4* Minnesota over Senators

NHL POWER ANGLE ELITE...BDS

5* CALGARY over Philadelphia

NHL GAME OF THE WEEK..BDS

3* Boston over Calgary

NHL APPRECIATION ANGLE...BDS

7:05 EASTERN

(33) 4* Calgary over Detroit

The Red Wings (15-19-2), although at home, come in losers of 5 straight, will try to defeat the Flames who have won 5-of-7 games in the series.  Detroit just in off a heart breaking “shootout” to Florida which move their record to 1-9 L10 on the ice.  Critical is the injury factor which has hurt their defense in December. They rest #7 in the Atlantic Division, 27 points from first place.  Visiting Calgary (24-12-2) won last time out beating talented San Jose 8-5, that broke a short slump.  No matter they are still sitting #1 in the Pacific Division.

As far as goalies tonight, for Calgary either Rittich (Road: 7-4 (1.65 GAA/94.8%) or Smith (Road: 2.5 GAA/91.1%) who possesses enough talent on his own to break the Red Wings down. The suffering Red Wings use Howard (Home: (7-9, 2.58 GAA/92.3%) who in his career is 9-8 (2.77) against visiting Calgary.  Technically, the Flames are 6-2 L8 on the road, 7-1 after allowing 5 or more goals in their last battle.   Overall the Flames show 12-8 on the road and 5-2 L7 in the series. Remember, the Wings come in 1-6 L7 at home, 7-21 versus a >.500 winning road unit.  Finally, we note Detroit in power play conversions have rate of 17.9%.  Good Luck.

10* OTTAWA+ over New York

NHL GAME OF THE WEEK...BDS

3* New Jersey over Columbus

NHL SUNDAY APPRECIATION MOVE

GOOD LUCK....BRAD

WE HAVE BEEN RED HOT OF LATE, CK. OUT OUR SUNDAY CARD NOW!

We realize the Jackets have controlled the series here in NJ, but this time they show off no rest but they don't perform well in this situation going 0-4 L4.  We realize they have won 4 straight in this building, however, the complete does favor the rested Devils.  Good Luck.

NHL EARLY UP APPRECIATION ANGLE

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3* BOSTON over Nashville

NHL EARLY UP APPRECIATION ANGLE

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NHL EARLY UP APPRECIATION ANGLE

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5* Flyers over Detroit

NHL GAME OF THE DAY...BDS

10* MINNESOTA over Calgary

NHL TOP PLAY SELECTION...BDS

47-28 LONG-TERM BIG PLAY STREAK

4* ANAHEIM over Dallas

NHL Key Side Move...BDS

4* Toronto over Carolina

NHL EARLY POWER PLAY...BDS

4* LAS VEGAS over Chicago

NHL BEAT DOWN ANGLE...BDS

The Blackhawks after some good hockey have fallen on hard time losing 5 straight after a 4-2 loss on the coast to Anaheim.  Don't particularly care for the hefty price, but the once struggling Knights are coming off a solid 5-3 win over Washington and now have cashed 7 of 10 pucks.  They were 8-10 just a short while ago.  Good Luck.

4* Islanders+ over Pittsburgh

We all know the Pens winning culture at (35-17-3 vs. NYI) and they are coming in off a 6-3 home win against Colorado, but remember the Avalanche have problems on the road against quality units.  The Islanders (13-10) show off a 3-1 road loss to Winnipeg as NY was playing music on the pipes instead of the net.  Despite the series edge, we'll grab the value with the Isles who are 4-1 L5 road outings against a

10* SHARKS over Senators

NHL GAME OF THE WEEK...BDS

10* LA+ over Edmonton

NHL TOP PLAY REVERSE ANGLE...BDS

We've been hitting some real nice sides of late on the ice.  And, don't forget we finished #7 in the NHL last season.  Here we are going against the public opinion again, this time in the NHL.  The Kings (9-14-1) travel to Edmonton (11-11-2) to do battle in what usually is a very physical affair. At this point, Edmonton has been suffering on a 3-8 run overall.  The Kings after struggling in mid-November have put together back to back wins the last in Vancouver 2-1 in OT.  We note the Kings have played well of late after allowing two or less goals last time bringing a 5-1 ATS mark.   The Oilers seem to stammer after being shutdown offensively indicated by the 4-9 ATS mark when they allow 2 or less goals in their last game. The Kings are 19-7 L26 in the series.  With the Oilers 2-5 ATS against the Western Conference, we'll take the Kings in another shocker up in Canada. Good Luck.

5* (56) Ottawa over Rangers

Although the Senators (4-6) are at home they face the durable New Yorkers (6-3-1) who have been a difficult venue of late.  I am sure with Mark Stone back in the lineup the confidences of the Rangers (13-10-2) have sky rocketed.  The Senators (10-12-3) are coming off a brutal loss to Minnesota (4-6).  No matter, we love our chances with Ottawa who have won 7 straight at home against NYR.  An additional negative for the Rangers is goalie Lundquist struggling on the road this season.  The public has loaded overnight and this afternoon on NY out on the Strip, so we accrue some outstanding value staying home.  Good Luck.

WON AGAIN LAST NIGHT, NOW PRESENT A SUPER TUESDAY CARD WITH A MAGICAL 10* SELECTION.  GO LIVE AND STAY WITH US.  #3 LAST SEASON, #7 IN THE NHL AND #8 IN FOOTBALL.  GOOD LUCK.

THIS WAS TO BE A FREE SELECTION.  BRAD

4* Rangers over Senators

NHL MN CRUSHER MOVE...BDS

3* Flames/Coyotes UNDER the total

NHL APPRECIATION TOTAL CALL...BDS

5* (79-80) Vancouver/San Jose OVER the total

NHL BEST BET TOTAL LATE EDITION...BDS

San Jose sits in first place of the Pacific Division, Western Conference.  The Canucks are chasing the Sharks and the Flames in the same division.  San Jose comes in 12/11 OVER L23, the Canucks show with a 13/9 OVER mark L23.  In the series the Sharks have won 5 straight.   The Sharks have won three straight coming into Friday. Overall the total against the West has shot OVER very consistently at 5-0-1.  San Jose has gone OVER 6-1 L7 at versus

5* GOLDEN KNIGHTS over Atlanta

NHL BEST BET PKG...BDS

5* Devils over Isles

NHL BEST BET PACKAGE...BDS

5* DUCKS over Oilers

NHL BEST BET DAY PACKAGE...BDS

4* Colorado over Boston

NHL KEY SIDE MOVE....BDS

4* Philly over Coyotes

NHL KEY ANGLE...BDS

4* `Pittsburgh -1-1/2  over New York

NHL PUCK LINE EDITION...BDS

5* Minnesota over Vancouver

NHL Monday Best Best Money Line...BDS

4*  Wild/Canucks UNDER the total

NHL Balancing Total Effect...BDS

4* Calgary+ over Toronto

Toronto is coming off BB wins against Winnipeg, but they are averaging 2.25 goals the last four games (2-2).  They came off an incredible 4 game road swing with 4 victories against Chicago, Dallas, Detroit and Washington.  During that run the Maple Leafs garnered an average of almost 6 goals per encounter.  Tonight they will not have #1 stick Mathews (16) in the lineup.  The Flames travel Monday after losing three straight to Montreal (6-2-2), Pittsburgh (6-1-2) and Washington (5-3-2).  We remind the public in that group of games Calgary dropped a heart breaking 3-2 battle at Montreal which gave the Pens a major emotional edge (9-1) in the ensuing battle. We note the Flames show 3-3 on the road, while Toronto is 3-3 home. If there is value here it is with Calgary who has struggled in this building, even with the Maple Leafs controlling this series at home. Take the Flames tonight to pull a major surprise up in Canada.  Good Luck.

4* Flames/Maple Leafs OVER 6

Both units coming off a rough string of games against quality units.   Calgary enters 5-5-0 with Toronto 8-3-0.  Toronto recently went on a four game road swing Chicago, Dallas, Detroit and Washington picking up wins in each.  They averaged 7+ goals during the run.  After they showed 3-2 with back to back wins over the Jets away and home.  In those five games they seemed to fade 12 goals accounting for 2.4 goals per contest.  Winnipeg has had a decent season considering they've been on the road for six.  In the total category they have shot OVER 4 of the last 6, with opposing Toronto carving out 6 straight UNDER finishes.  As a matter of fact, the UNDER has been the play of late in the series, especially when in Toronto.  However,  I believe Calgary will make a scoring difference this evening as they bring a 5-2 OVER mark against the East.  This is a bigger game for the Flames, clearly.  The Leafs have been UNDER of late, but bring a solid 15-6-1 OVER mark with a day of rest.  Good Luck.

10* NHL TOTAL OF THE MONTH (RANGERS/KINGS UNDER THE TOTAL)

BDS MASSIVE TOTAL ANGLE AND TOP PLAY EDITION...GL.

6:05 Eeastern

01/02  4* Tampa Bay/Vegas UNDER 5-/2

It's Nevada night in Las Vegas, so we expect an emotional Knights (4-4-1, -4) unit to really

teast the Lighting (6-1-1, +11). The major issue, though, is Vegas can't generate a consistent

attack. They are ranked last in the NHL in power plays with a 7.1% effectiveness. In addition

the Knights come in #29 in goals per game at 2.11, and they have exhibited extreme frustration

with scoring opportunities the last 7 of 9 games.  The high flying Lighting show with +11 goals

against the East, and a #1 rating in percentage.  They clearly have more talent and potential

than the Knights. However, considering the situation we expect a huge defensive showing by the

Knights trying to offse their 2017 mark against Tampa Bay. So, instead of testing the money

line we'll use the UNDER here. Vegas has gone UNDER 5 straight and  5-0 UNDER when the opposition

comes in off scoring 2 or less goals. Tampa Bay brings a 4-0-2 UNDER record after their previous

opponent scored 2 or less goals.  Finally, with the Lighting 8-1-2 UNDER off a win, we'll stay

low to tonight.  Good luck tonight...Brad Diamond Sports.

5* Philadelphia +1-1/2 over Boston

NHL Puck Line Best Bet...BDS

4* Buffalo/Anaheim UNDER 5-1/2

Ducks play after losing on the road last night 3-1 down in Vegas.  Buffalo looks to bounce back in this 4-of-5 game scenario, after losing to San Jose.  Recently the series has been low scoring with the UNDER cashing 4 straight.  The Sabers are 4-1 UNDER Sunday's and 3-1-1 UNDER in this situation.  Anaheim comes in 4-0-1 at home and 6-1 UNDER L7 overall.  Good Luck.

5* Arizona/Minnesota UNDER 5-1/2

Interesting situation as we have Minnesota just 1-3 scoring 10 goals in four games.  Arizona shows 1-3 L4 chipping in with only 3 goals this season.  They have been shutout by Dallas, Anaheim and Buffalo not a good sign.  Minny in the goal scoring is 3.0 (2.76) #10 and Zona #28 has 2.50 (3.01) thus far on the season.  No doubt the Wild has controlled the series winning 10 of 14 games.  However, the more effective way to look at this situation appears to be the UNDER.  The Wild is a majetic 6-0 UNDER after scoring two or less goals in their last game and 9-3 UNDER with no rest. Zona comes 5-0 UNDER L5 and 4-0 UNDER off a loss of three or more goals.  In addition, they have been a solid UNDER play (8-3) with two days of rest....UNDER!  Good Luck.

4*  (01) Colorado+ over Columbus

Out of the two clubs, Avalanche have played more effectively in the early going with a 2-0 mark with win last time out over Philadelphia 5-2.  In the contest goalie Varlamov handled 35 saves, a brilliant performance.  What has helped Colorado thus far is their additional defensive depth, which go long for season attempting to secure a Cup.  Offensively, they have 9 goals in two games and seem more ready here, despite a road game.  For the Columbus, Dubinsky will not play, and should be out for awhile.  From the talent standpoint Colorado appears to have the edge at this point in the season.  Technically,  the Avalanche have a controlling edge with a 38-18 in the series.  Good Luck.

4*  Philadelphia over San Jose

The Sharks came east Monday, while being shutout by the Isles 4-0.  Now they travel down to visit the Flyers with a 9-0-1 mark at the Wells Fargo Center.  You would think a rebound is a solid situation for the Sharks coming off a loss showing domination at this site.  However, feel Flyers (1-1) have an edge on the offensive side in this spot.  San Jose has been tardy going 0-10 in power play opportunities this season.  So, with the Flyers 28-16-6 in home openers we look for a huge victory for the home club.  Good Luck.

5* NJ (60) over Tampa Bay @ 7:35 Eastern

Caught a nice dog last night as the Caps rebounded with a 3-2 road win.  Here we have a similar situation with the Lighting traveling to the east coast.  In this series this season, believe it or not, NJ has won all three meetings.  NJ shows 4-0 L4 at home, while the home unit is 17-5 in the overall series.  Tampa Bay comes a Perfect 0-7 if their opponent scored 5 goals or higher in their last game. I think this is a real public game that goes sour for the TB backers.  Good Luck.

4* Pittsburgh  1-1/2 over Philadelphia @ 7:00 Eastern

Again the Flyers are overmatched on the home ice of the Penguins and see no reason to estimate a different outcome than from game #1.  Once Philly becomes frustrated and overplays the puck, they perform with less discipline.  With Pittsburgh now 8-1 in the Quarterfinal round, prefer laying the 1-1/2 pucks tonight.  Good Luck.

5* (14) Washington over Columbus

NHL BEST BET...BDS

Cashed again with the Jets yesterday looking for more on Thursday.  Washington shows 6-1 in the series and 28-13 at home to add power to the side.  The Blue Jackets visit knowing they are 1-6 in the Quarterfinals, while Washington has made it to the playoff round four straight seasons.  With the Caps 12-3 L15 back the home standing unit. Remember 6-2 yesterday including 2-0 in the NHL and NBA.  Good Luck.

7:00 Eastern

4* Tampa Bay (09) -1-1/2 over New Jersey

RED HOT NHL PUCK LINE EDITION…BDS

Note this selection will include a FREE PLAY in another NHL Playoff game tonight as a thank you to our loyal clients.

Although the Devils (44-29-5) have won 4-of-5 in the series, they are just 1-4 in Florida. New Jersey has won three straight in the series so, this is TRIPLE REVENGE for Tampa Bay (54-23-3).  No doubt the lines makers are expecting a breakout game for the Lighting as indicated by the posted line of -220. Granted Tampa Bay has some injuries but, it should not matter here as they show 6-1 in Conference Quarterfinal games. Also, the Lighting are 40-18 at home and 39-18 with three or more days rest.  The Devils travel to Florida with a 19-44 record when the opposition was held to two goals or less in their last game. Just remember what the Pens did the Flyers last night in a similar situation (7-0). This is the first playoff game for New Jersey since 2011-2012. Good Luck.

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5* Winnipeg over Minnesota

NHL PLAYOFFS BEST BET…BDS

The Jets come into game #1 of the playoffs with a stellar 40-12 record at home taking 6 straight versus winning hockey teams. Standing in their way are the Minnesota Wild. However, Minny will be without their best defensive player in Sutter.  So, the probability of success for the Wild is limited especially with the Jets at home.  Winny is 3-1 this season against Minnesota with a 13-6 advantage.  At home the Wild did defeat the Jets 4-1 in their final regular-season meeting so, this is a revenge battle for Winnipeg. Minnesota plays with a 1-5 mark in the Quarterfinals, while the Jets show 6-2 at home against the Wild.  Good Luck.

4* Senators +1-1/2 over Boston 

Realize the talent differential and the fact the Bruins are one of the top teams in the NHL. But, they have lost back-to-back games knowing a playoff spot is locked.  Against the puck line they have a 28-42-11 record this season.  Ottawa despite their losing ways usually plays the Bruins tough at Boston.  In fact, they have cashed 6-of-7, and don't forget the road unit is 6-1 in the series. With the Senators 23-17 on the puck line this season, we'll grab +1-1/2 in this spot.  Good Luck.

4* (05) St. Louis over Chicago @8:35 Eastern

What is St. Louis doing?  Now they "must" win here against the Blackhawks who they lost to in St. Louis.  Despite this being a road game the Blues have taken 5-of-7 in Chicago.  It helps that the home unit has been highly frustrated of late and they show 3-13 off a loss which means that can't handle prosperity.  With the Blues 41-18 against losing home units, lay the wood with STL!  Good Luck.