St. Louis @ San Jose 8:05 PM ET

Play On: St. Louis +130 (5*)

The Blues were embarrassed in Game 2 at home after being dominated during a 4-0 defeat. However, they’ve displayed a short memory this season after turning in a dismal performance. St. Louis has gone 4-1 during this 2015-2016 NHL campaign following a shutout loss in their previous game. What’s even more impressive is what the Blues response has been in recent games following a defeat. St. Louis has been an extremely profitable 8-1 during its last nine games following a loss in their previous outing. This will be the sixth time in these 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs that St. Louis has found itself tied in a series. They’ve won on each of the previous five occasions in which that exact scenario has arisen. The Blues have been unfazed when playing on the road this season, evidenced by a stellar 30-18 money line record on enemy ice. As a matter of fact, they’ve gone 10-2 during its last twelve road games, and that includes a current three game win streak in the playoffs.

Despite being on a current five game home winning streak, San Jose has gone an uninspiring 23-24 at the SAP Center. Putting that home record into perspective, hypothetically if you wagered to win $100 on San Jose as a money line favorite in each one of their home games, and risked $100 on them as a money line home underdog as well, you would be down $1660 as of today. It’s also worth noting, San Jose has gone 0-4 at home this season following a shutout win in their previous game. Take St. Louis for a 5* money line underdog wager.

Pittsburgh @ Tampa Bay 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Pittsburgh -127 (5*)

Pittsburgh escaped with a 3-2 overtime win in Game 2 which enabled them to even the series at 1-1. However, they held a huge territorial edge during the first two games, evidenced by a combined 76-41 shots on goal advantage. Tampa Bay goaltender Ben Bishop has been officially ruled out for Game 3. Pittsburgh has gone an outstanding 11-3 during its last 14 away games. Take Pittsburgh for a 5* money line wager.

San Jose @ St. Louis 8:10 PM ET

Play On: Over 5.0 (10*)

You may be surprised to know that since the 2012 postseason, Game 2 of each of those series have gone 34-19 (64.2%) over the total. It gets even more lucrative when assessing each Game 2 of a Conference Final. Since 1996, Game 2 of a Conference Finals series have gone a cumulative 25-9 (73.5%) over the total. It’s quite apparent, once teams get beyond the feeling out process of a series opener things tend to open up more offensively in Game 2. I often look at most betting trends as being irrelevant or purely coincidental. That’s not the case in this instance, and this betting algorithm borders more toward an angle than a trend.

Here are some interesting team trend tidbits in regards to tonight’s total which I deem relevant. San Jose has scored 3 goals or more in eight straight games following an outing in which they tallied 1 goal or less. The Blues have also scored 3 goals or more in four straight games, following an outing in which they scored 2 goals or less. St. Louis has gone 20 straight games without going under the total in back to back outing. Both teams have displayed a potent power play in the playoffs. St. Louis has cashed in on 28.6% of their man advantage opportunities, and San Jose is a tad better at 28.9%. Take this game to go over the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

Tampa Bay @ Pittsburgh 8:05 PM ETR

Play On: Pittsburgh -1.5 (+160)

Pittsburgh is coming off a 3-1 loss at home in the series opener. There’s a lot at the end of the tunnel pertaining to that defeat. The Penguins have gone a perfect 15-0 during its last fifteen games following a loss in their previous outing. Eight of those fifteen wins came by 2 goals or more. Despite that Game 1 loss, Pittsburgh held a substantial 35-20 shots on goal advantage. Matt Murray had a rare shaky performance during these playoffs in Game 1, but has gone 7-3 in ten postseason starts with a stellar .929 save percentage.

Ben Bishop was carted off on a stretcher during Game 1 with an apparent serious leg injury. However, x-rays came back negative was the good news, but he’s listed as doubtful for Game 2 tonight. Tampa Bay is 20-12 on the road when Bishop starts in goal and a poor 5-9 when he’s not between the pipes. Take Pittsburgh -1.5 goals on the puck line for a 5* wager.

San Jose @ St. Louis 8:05 PM ET

Play On: San Jose +120 (10*)

Despite losing all three games at Nashville in their previous series, San Jose has been the best road team in the NHL this season, and that’s evidenced by a 31-16 (66%) versus the money line in that exact role. It also must be noted, two of those three playoff losses at Nashville came by way of overtime, and San Jose won all three games at Los Angeles during its first round series. The Sharks are coming off a 5-0 rout over Dallas in their previous outing

I really like St. Louis’ chances to go all the way, but they’re been far from invincible at home thus far in these playoffs. They’ve gone just 4-3 at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis through the first two rounds. The Blues were also extended to seven games in each of their first two playoff series. They’ve been their own worst enemy in that regard, going only 2-3 in games in which they had an opportunity to close out a series. They won Game 7 at Dallas by a convincing 6-1 score in its last outing.

Any money line road underdog (San Jose) of +100 to +150, coming off a home win in which they shutout their opponent, and they’re facing a team (St. Louis) coming off a road win by 2 goals or more, resulted in those road underdogs going 21-6 (77.8%) since 1996. This is certainly a rare situation but an extremely profitable and successful one nonetheless. Especially considering the average money line underdog price in those 27 games was +126.7. Take the San Jose Sharks for a 10* Top Play wager.

St. Louis @ Dallas 8:05 PM ET

Play On: St. Louis -105 (10*)

This money line speaks volumes in terms of the books perspective. We have a road team in a Game 7 that just squandered a chance to close this series out at home, and is facing the #1 overall seed in the Western Conference, and yet they deem this to be a virtually even matchup.

The Blues are 4-2 on the road during these playoffs, and Dallas is just 3-3 at home. St. Louis has gone an outstanding 7-1 following a loss during their last eight games, and Dallas is 1-4 in its previous five following a win. My personal special teams efficiency rating indicate that St. Louis has a substantial edge over Dallas based on both teams performances during these 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Play on the St. Louis Blues for a 10* Top Play wager.

Pittsburgh @ Washington 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Pittsburgh +125 (5*)

The Penguins have seized control of this series by winning each of the previous three games. As a matter of fact, they were a lucky bounce away from sweeping this series if not for their Game 1 overtime loss. The Capitals amassed the most regular points this season of any other team, but it’s Pittsburgh who entered the playoffs as the hottest team in the NHL. The Penguins have gone an outstanding 21-4 over the last 25 games, and that includes a stellar 7-2 during the postseason. Rookie Matt Murray has been sensational in goal for Pittsburgh during the playoffs, going 6-1 in seven starts with a 1.81 GAA and .944 save percentage. Play on Pittsburgh for a 5* money line underdog wager.

San Jose @ Nashville 9:05 PM ET

Play On: San Jose -102 (5*)

Despite coming off a 4-1 road loss on Tuesday, San Jose is still an extremely profitable 31-14 during away games this season. The Sharks haven’t lost two straight road games since 12/20/2015, and that’s a span of nearly 5 months. According to my special teams efficiency postseason ratings, San Jose holds a massive +22 edge in that specific category. Nashville has gone an uninspiring 25-20 against the money line at home this season. Play on the San Jose Sharks for a 5* money line wager.

San Jose @ Nashville 9:05 PM ET

Play On: San Jose +101 (5*)

The Sharks have been the best road team in the NHL this season. They’ve gone 31-13 in away games, and that includes 3-0 during these 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs. As a matter of fact, dating back to the regular season, San Jose is 10-1 during its last 11 away games, and that includes winning six in a row on enemy ice. Contrarily Nashville has gone just 3-4 over its last seven home games. Play on the San Jose Sharks as a 5* money line wager.

Pittsburgh @ Washington 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Pittsburgh +105 (10*)

Washington escaped with a 4-3 overtime win in Game 1 of the series. Despite that loss Pittsburgh is still 18-4 during their last 22 games. As a matter of fact, they've gone a perfect 13-0 in their last 13 games following a loss. I look for the red-hot Penguins to even the series up on Saturday. Play on Pittsburgh for a 10* money line Top Play wager.

Nashville @ San Jose 10:35 PM ET

Play On: Nashville +135 (5*)

San Jose will surely be the more rested team tonight after eliminating Los Angeles in five games. Contrarily, Nashville needed 7 games to advance against Anaheim. However, I don’t believe that will be a huge factor in Game 1 as it will be in Game 2. I can’t ignore the fact that although is the best road team in the NHL, they’ve gone just 21-24 at home. I look for the Sharks to be flat early in this game much having to do with being rusty. Play on Nashville as a 5* money line underdog wager.

Pittsburgh @ Washington 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Washington -125 (10*)

Washington was able to advance by knocking off Philadelphia in six games, and did so despite scoring just a combined 2 goals during the last three games of the series. It must be noted, Washington did average 35.0 shots on goal per game during those three outings, and were stymied by the red hot goaltending of Micheal Neuvirth. Braden Holtby was fabulous in goal for Washington during the Flyers series, compiling an exceptional .968 save percentage, and posting two shutouts.

It wasn’t a huge surprise that Pittsburgh defeated the Rangers in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. However, it was a bit of a shocker that they did so in only five games. They closed out the series with wins of 5-0 and 6-3.

Any home team against the money line, coming off three straight games in which they scored 2 goals or less in each outing, versus an opponent that scored 4 goals or more in each of their previous two games, resulted in those home teams going 45-14 (76.3%) during the past five seasons. Play on Washington for a 10* Top Play wager.

NY Islanders @ Tampa Bay 7:05 PM ET

Play On: NY Islanders + 140 (5*)

The last time these teams met, the Islanders came out on top 5-2 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Tampa Bay closed out the Detroit series with 3-2 and 1-0 wins over their Atlantic Division rivals.

Play against any team against the money line, playing with same season revenge stemming from a road loss by 2 goals or more, and is coming off two straights wins by 1 goal apiece versus a team or teams from their own division. By fading those teams in this exact situation, hypothetically you would be 30-13 (69.8%) since 1996. Play on the Islanders for a 5* money line wager.

Anaheim @ Nashville 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Anaheim -115 (5*)

After losing the first two games of this series at home, Anaheim has roared back to win the last three games in a row. It’s not so much about the three wins, rather the decisive manner in which they did so. The Ducks outscored Nashville by a cumulative margin of 12-3 during Games 3,4, and 5. A key turning point came in Game 3 when they inserted Frederik Anderson between the pipes in place of Games 1 and 2 starter John Gibson. Anderson has certainly rewarded the coaching staff for making that move, evidenced by his paltry 1.00 GAA and outstanding .966 save percentage during those three outings. It was far more shocking to me that Anaheim lost the first two games at home, and I’m not the least bit surprised by them winning the next three. I look for the Ducks to eliminate Nashville tonight in their own building. Play on Anaheim as a 5* money line wager.

Florida @ NY Islanders 7:05 PM ET

Play On: NY Islanders -103 (5*)

Thomas Greiss seems to be gaining more and more confidence as this series has progressed. He’s filled in admirably for the injured Jaroslav Halak during this series. Greiss has started all five games, and compiled a stellar .937 save percentage. He was phenomenal during the Islanders road win in Game 5, stopping 47 of 48 Florida shots on goal On the other hand, Roberto Luongo hasn’t been bad at all, but I have very little faith in his ability to perform well during games of this magnitude. It’s been a long time since Islanders fans have been able to celebrate winning a playoff series. As a matter of fact, it’s been 23 years to be exact. They’ll have a glorious opportunity to end that postseason futility today on home ice. They’ve gone a solid 26-17 at the Barclays Center this season. Play the Islanders as a 5* money line wager.

St. Louis @ Chicago 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Chicago -143 (5*)

Despite their 4-3 overtime win at St. Louis on Thursday that staved off elimination, Chicago is just 2-5 during their previous five games. Recent history has shown that to not necessarily be bad omen for the Blackhawks. Chicago has gone an outstanding 16-2 during the past three seasons after losing five or six of their previous seven games.

Play against any money line road underdog of +100 to +200 coming off a division home loss in their previous game, versus an opponent coming off a division home win. Hypothetically, by wagering on the home favorites in this exact scenario, it would’ve resulted in going 65-23 (73.9%) during the past five seasons. The average money line on those favorites was -155.2. Play on Chicago for a 5* money line wager.

Nashville @ Anaheim 6:05 PM ET

Play On: Over 5.0 (5*)

These teams have faced each other thirteen times over the course of the last three seasons. Just one of those thirteen games stayed under the total, and that includes none of the eight played in Anaheim.

After winning the first two games of this series on the road, Nashville doped the next two at home by scores of 3-0 and 4-1.Any road team with a total of 5.0 or less, playing with same season revenge, and is coming off two straight losses at home by 2 goals or more, resulted in those games going 37-14 (72.5%) over the total during the past five seasons. Play on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

San Jose @ Los Angeles 10:35 PM ET

Play On: San Jose +120 (5*)

Despite having a commanding 3-1 series lead, don’t expect San Jose to take their foot off the gas pedal tonight. As a matter of fact if they need additional motivation, all they’ll have to do is jog their memories to the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs. I’m referring to the Sharks squandering a 3-0 series lead against these very Kings, and failing to eliminate them in four straight opportunities. San Jose is also undeniably the best road team in the NHL this season, going a remarkable 30-13 (.698) during away games. Play on San Jose for a 5* money line wager.

Blackhawks @ Blues 9:35 PM ET

Play On: Blues -120 (5*)

I just really like the momentum that St. Louis has right now. Not only are they coming off two wins at the United Center to take a commanding 3-1 series lead, and they’ve gone an outstanding 17-5 during their previous 22 games overall. Contrarily, Chicago has lost five of its last six, and is a poor 7-12 during their previous 19 games. Brian Elliott has been spectacular in goal for St. Louis in this series. Elliott has turned away 144 of 151 Chicago shots on goal during the first four games, and that equates to a superb .954 save percentage. Play on the St. Louis Blues for a 5* money line wager.

Ducks @ Predators 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Under 5.0 (5*)

Anaheim is coming off a 3-0 shutout road win in Game 3 to narrow their series deficit to 2-1. An road team 9Ducks) coming off a road shutout win, and has a winning percentage of .510 to .600, resulted in those games going 42-8 (84%) under the total during the past five seasons. As a matter of fact, if those contests happened after Game 41 of the season, the betting system improves to 26-2 (92.9%)n during that exact same time frame. Play on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Penguins @ Rangers 7:05 PM ET

Play On: Penguins -114 (5*)

This is a Rangers club which has reached the Eastern Conference Finals the last two years, and made it to the 2014 Stanley Cup Finals. However, I just think Pittsburgh is just a better all around team at this juncture. The Penguins are ahead 2-1 in this series and have done so without #1 goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury. Pittsburgh has gone 16-3 during their last nineteen games, and is 9-1 during its last ten on the road. Play on the Pittsburgh Penguins for a 5* money line wager.

Los Angeles @ San Jose 10:35 PM ET

Play On: Los Angeles +102 (5*)

There plenty of playoff experience that comes with success in the Kings locker room. They were undeterred in Game 3 after losing the first two at home, and came away with a 2-1 overtime win. The Kings are a more than respectable 23-19 on the road this season, and that includes 3-1 at San Jose. Speaking of San Jose, they’re a NHL best 30-13 on the road this season, but an unimpressive 18-24 at home. As a matter of fact, you would be hard pressed to name any teams who made the playoffs during the past two decades, possessing this bad of a home record. More recently, San Jose is 2-6 in its last 8 games played on home ice. Play on Los Angeles for a 10* Top Play wager.

Panthers @ Islanders 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Over 5.0 (5*)

The series hasn’t lacked for excitement. The first three games saw 20 goals being scored, and there also was a cumulative average of 77.7 shots on goal per contest. Florida has seen only 4 of its last 23 games (17.4%) stay under the total. The Panthers have scored 3 goals or more in eight of their previous nine, and during thirteen of its last sixteen games. Despite going a very good 8-4 during its previous twelve games, the Islanders have allowed a lofty 3.1 goals per game during that stretch. They’ve also gone 6-1-1 over the total during their previous eight games. Since the start of the 2013-2014 NHL campaign, these Easter Conference clubs have met twelve times, and those games went 9-2-1 over the total. Play on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

St. Louis @ Chicago 9:35 PM ET

Play On: St. Louis +140 (5*)

By virtue of their win at Chicago in Game 3, St. Louis has won six in a row on the road, and is 3-1 at Chicago this season. Chicago has now dropped six of their last eight home games. St. Louis finally looks primed to beat Chicago in a playoff series, after being eliminated by the Blackhawks during the past three postseasons. Play on St. Louis for a 5* money line underdog wager.

Pittsburgh @ NY Rangers 7:05 PM ET

Play On: Pittsburgh -110 (5*)

The bad news for the Penguins is that they’re coming off a loss in Game 2 of the series. The good news, Pittsburgh has won 12 games in a row following a loss in their previous game. The Penguins have also gone 15-3 in their last 18 games overall, and that includes 8-1 during away games. Pittsburgh has won both visits to Madison Square Garden this season. Contrary to Pittsburgh success following a loss, the Rangers have gone a terrible 3-7 during their last ten outings following a win during its previous game. Play on Pittsburgh for a 5* wager.

Tampa Bay @ Detroit 7:05 PM ET

Play On: Detroit -124 (5*)

Detroit has won five straight at home and has gone 12-4 during its last sixteen at Joe Louis Arena. They’ve also gone a perfect 3-0 on home ice versus Tampa Bay this season, including a 2-0 shutout victory in Game 3 of this series. Tampa Bay has gone 2-6 during their last eight road games. You may be surprised to know futile Tampa’s power play has been on the road this season, going an inexplicable 13-132 (9.8%) with their man advantage opportunities. I look for Detroit to even the series tonight. Play on Detroit for a 5* money line wager.

San Jose Sharks @ Los Angeles 10:35 PM ET

Play On: Los Angeles +104 (10*)

The Kings were in this exact situation versus San Jose during the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs. They has lost the first two games of that series at home, and rallied to win in seven games. There’s a ton of character and resiliency in the Kings locker room, and that will bode well for them this evening. Los Angeles was a more than respectable 22-19 on the road this season.

By virtue of winning the first two games of this series on enemy ice, San Jose is a NHL best 30-13 during away games this season. However, the Sharks went a mind boggling 18-23 at home. As a matter of fact, they finished the regular season by losing five of its last seven at home. Three of those five home defeats came against teams that didn’t make the playoffs, Edmonton, Vancouver, and Winnipeg.

Desperation, urgency, and playoff experience will prevail in tonight’s game. Play on Los Angeles for a 10* Top Play wager.

Tampa Bay @ Detroit 7:05 PM ET

Play On: Detroit -120 (5*)

The blood really boiled over during the first two games of the series, and those were unequivocally high intensity playoff contests. However, Detroit come back home in a 2-0 series hole, and will be in desperation mode tonight at Joe Louis Arena. They’ accounted themselves very well in those defeats. However, at this time of year close only counts in horseshoes and dancing. It’s basically do or die for the Red Wings tonight as they can ill afford to fall behind 3-0 in the series. Play on Detroit for a 5* money line wager.

Minnesota @ Dallas 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Dallas -1.5 (+165) (Puck Line) (5*)

Minnesota will once again be without Thomas Vanek, Zach Parise, and Erik Haula again tonight, one has to wonder where their scoring is expected to come from. After all, those three players accounted for 57 of the 216 goals (26.4%) that Minnesota has scored this season. Heading into Game 2 of this series, Minnesota has dropped six straight games in a row. Conversely, Dallas has gone 10-2 in their previous 12, and is on a modest three game win streak. The Stars are the top scoring team in the NHL has allowed a paltry 1.6 goals per game over its last eleven outings. Take Dallas on the puck line for a 5* wager.

San Jose @ Los Angeles 10:35 PM ET

Play On: San Jose +125 (5*)

San Jose was the best road team in the Western Conference, and nobody else was a close second. They went 28-13 in away games this season, and that includes 7-1 during its previous eight road contests. I’m not fond of how the Kings finished the regular season by losing seven of its last eleven. They were far from invincible at home during the final stretch, going 6-4 in its last ten played in the Staples Center. Play on San Jose as a 5* money line underdog wager.

Chicago @ St. Louis 9:35 PM ET

Play On: St. Louis -134 (5*)

If St. Louis plays true to their recent years playoff form, they'll come out like gangbusters in the opening game of the series, and that wilt down the stretch. I don't see anything changing in that regard. The Blues did go 14-4 down the final stretch, and Chicago was an uncharacteristic 6-10 during their last 16 games. Play on the Blues for a 5* money line wager.

Washington @ St. Louis 8:05 PM ET

Play On: St. Louis -137 (10*)

St. Louis head into their regular season finale tied with both Dallas and Los Angeles for the #1 seed in the Western Conference. They faced the Capitals on 3/26, and came away with a 4-0 road win. The Blues are 8-1 in their last 9 games, and have allowed 1 goal or less on 7 of those occasions.

Washington has had both the #1 seed in the Eastern Conference and Metropolitan Division wrapped up for quite some time now. That's been reflected in the lack of urgency they've displayed in recent games. The Caps have lost 3 in a row and 4 of its previous 5. Their main goal at this juncture is to get to the playoffs unscathed of injuries. Play on St. Louis as a 10* Top Play wager.

Arizona @ Nashville 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Over 5.5 (5*)

Nashville has gone 12-2-3 over the total during its last 17 games. They’ve been very porous defensively of late by allowing 4.0 goals per game during its last 5. Their #1 goaltender Pekka Rinne has been awful during his previous 4 starts, compiling a horrendous .856 save percentage.

Arizona enters tonight having allowed an average of 4.0 goals per game during its previous 5 outings. The Coyotes penalty killing has been inept during its previous five game, allowing opponents to convert 40% of their man advantage opportunities. Play on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Detroit @ Boston 7:05 PM ET

Play On: Detroit +129 (5*)

This game tonight is one with huge playoff implications for both teams. Boston is currently on the outside looking in pertaining to the Eastern Conference playoff race. They need only to blame themselves after going 2-8 in its last 10 games. This is the second season in a row the Bruins have gone into a late season swoon after looking like a lock to be in the postseason. Boston is inexplicably just 16-23 at home this season, and that includes 8-16 when there's a posted total of 5.0. The usually dependable Tuukka Rask has been awful over his last 4 starts in goal, evidenced by a dismal .874 save percentage.

Detroit has won three straight which has elevated them to 3rd place in the Atlantic Division standings. However, they hold just a 2 point lead over Boston. With 2 games left to play, Detroit can either end up as a #6 seed in the East, or be out of the playoffs entirely. They enter tonight on a 3 game win streak. Play on Detroit for a 5* wager.

Pittsburgh @ Washington 7:05 PM ET

Play On: Pittsburgh +114 (5*)

Washington has both the top seed in the Eastern Conference and first place in the Metropolitan Division wrapped up. Their main goal at the moment is to try remaining sharp, and get to the playoffs unscathed by an late season injuries. After starting 26-7 at home, Washington has gone just 3-3 during its last 6 at the Verizon Center, and 6-7 over their previous 13 overall.

Pittsburgh is definitely peaking at the right time. They've won 7 straight games and is 13-1 during its previous 14. They've also won 7 consecutive games on the road. Play on Pittsburgh for a 5* wager.

San Jose @ Minnesota 8:05 PM ET

Play On: San Jose +104 (10*)

San Jose is a Western Conference best 27-13 on the road this season, and that includes 6-1 in its last 7 away games. Minnesota enters today's game on a 3 game losing streak, and they were outscored by a cumulative 11-5 during those contests. Play on San Jose for a 10* Top Play wager.

Boston @ St. Louis 8:05 PM ET

Play On: St. Louis -147 (5*)

The only reason I’m rating this as a 5* pick is due to the high money line price for St. Louis, and that diminishes betting value. Otherwise, I have a very strong case for the home favorite, and it’s one of those rare times that’s I’ll lay this kind of juice. St. Louis has won their last five games, and allowed a total of 1 goal in those contests. That’s not a misprint, they shutout their opponents on for separate occasions during that stretch. The Blues streak of holding foes scoreless in four consecutive games came to an end during Wednesday’s 3-1 home win versus Colorado. As a matter of fact, St. Louis has now gone 11-2 in their last 13 and 16-5 during its previous 21 games. Brian Elliott is expected to be in goal tonight for St. Louis. Elliott is 4-0 during his previous four starts, posting three shutouts, and compiling an off the charts .989 save percentage. The Blues haven’t lack for offense of late, averaging a robust 3.6 goals scored per game during their last 13 outings.

It’s been déjà vu for Bruins fans after watching their team go 1-6 over its last seven games. They went through a similar late season collapse a season ago that shockingly left them out of the playoffs. Boston’s only win in its last seven outing came against Atlantic Division cellar dweller the Toronto Maple Leafs. Boston has scored 2 goals or less in 6 of its last 7, and 1 goal or less during 4 of their previous 6 games. Play on the St. Louis Blues for a 5* money line wager.

Chicago @ Winnipeg 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Chicago -145 (5*)

Chicago has defeated Winnipeg in the last three times these teams met this season, and outscored them by a decisive cumulative margin of 9-1. As a matter of fact, they faced off against each other two weeks ago to the day in Winnipeg, and Chicago came away with a 4-0 win behind a 28 save shutout performance from Scott Darling. Chicago will be facing a Winnipeg team tonight that allows an average of 29.7 shots on goal per game. The Blackhawks are an extremely profitable 28-10 this season when facing an opponent that allows 29.5 or more shots on goal per game. Chicago is coming off a 4-1 loss to Minnesota in its previous game. They’ve gone 9-1 on the road during the past two seasons following a loss by 3 goals or more. Winnipeg has all but folded its tent. The Jets are 6-16 in their last 22 games. Play on the Chicago Blackhawks for a 5* wager.

Minnesota @ Detroit 7:35 PM ET

Play On: Over 5.0 (5*)

The Detroit goaltending tandem of Peter Mrazek and Jimmy Howard have been brutal of late. In each of their previous four appearances, Mrazek compiled a terrible .852 save percentage, and Howard a very similar .857. It’s by no coincidence that Detroit has gone 5-1 over the total in their last 6 games. On a positive note, Detroit has averaged 3.1 goals scored per game during its previous 8 contests, and their power play is a red-hot 7-17 (41.2%) in their last 5 outings.

Minnesota has averaged a lofty 3.4 goals scored per game during their previous 10 outings. The Wild has also cashed in on a stellar 5-20 on the power play during their previous 5 games. Play on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Detroit @ Florida 7:05 PM ET

Play On: Florida -134 (10*)

Florida is coming off identical 4-1 road wins over Montreal and Toronto in their previous two games. That improved their win percentage to .563 for the season. The Panthers have gone an extremely profitable 9-1 this season following a road win by 2 goals or more. Detroit enters tonight with a win percentage of .493 on the season. Jimmy Howard will be in goal tonight for Detroit, and he's 4-9 in 13 road starts this season.

Any money line favorite coming off road wins by 2 goals or more in each of their previous two games, possessing a win percentage of better than .500, versus an opponent with a win percentage of less than .500, resulted in those favorites going 37-6 (86%) since 1996. Play on Florida for a 10* Top Play wager.

Los Angeles @ Chicago 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Under 5.0 (5*)

Chicago has gone over the total in just 8 of 34 (23.6%) home games this season, and allowed a paltry 1.7 goals per contest. Chicago is coming off a 5-2 loss at Dallas in their previous game, and they've gone 7-1 under the total this season following a loss by 3 goals or more. Los Angeles has seen each of its previous four road games going under the total, and there was a combined 2.8 goals scored per contest. Tonight will feature two of the best goaltenders in the world with Corey Crawford of Chicago and Jonathan Quick for Los Angeles. Play on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Chicago @ St. Louis 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Over 5.0 (5*)

St. Louis has gone 5-1-1 over the total in its last seven, and there was a combined average of 6.7 goals scored per game. The Blues have allowed their opponents a very lofty 37.4 shots on goal per game during its last five outings. Chicago has gone 6-1-3 over the total in their previous ten games. Chicago has seen just 9 of 31 (29.0%) road games stay under the total this season. The Blackhawks are a sizzling hot 6-13 on its power play during their previous five games. Play on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Sharks @ Oilers 9:05 PM ET

Play On: Oilers +120 (5*)

The Sharks are coming off a 2-1 overtime win at Calgary last night, and that improved its Western Conference best road record to 24-12 this season. However, Martin Jones was terrific in goal for San Jose in the win, stopping 47 of 48 Calgary shots on goal. He’ll be given the night off, and backup James Reimer will get the nod. Reimer has a horrible .847 save percentage in his last four appearances, and that includes an 0-3 record in three starts. San Jose will be playing in their 3rd game in four nights.

After going through a prolonged slump, Edmonton has bounced back to win four of its last five games. Cam Talbot has been instrumental in this recent turnaround, going 4-0 in his last four starts with a brilliant .979 save percentage. Edmonton has split two games with the Sharks this season, winning 4-3 at home, and losing 2-1 in an overtime shootout at San Jose. Talbot was in goal for the overtime shootout loss and was terrific in stopping 36 of 37 Sharks shots on goal. Play on the Edmonton Oilers for a 5* money line wager.

Predators @ Jets 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Predators -145 (5*)

Nashville has won six of their previous seven games, and has been victorious in its previous five on the road. Contrarily, Winnipeg has gone a dismal 2-11 in their last thirteen home games. Nashville will be playing in just their 2nd game in five days on Tuesday, and will be beneficiaries of two full days of rest headed into tonight. Winnipeg will be embarking on their 3rd game in four days this evening, and it 4th in the previous six days. Winnipeg has allowed exactly 2 goals in each of its last two games. The Jets are 0-10 this season after allowing 2 goals or less in each of their previous two outings. Play on the Nashville Predators for a 5* money line wager.

Penguins @ Islanders 7:05 PM ET

Play On: Penguins -101 (5*)

The Islanders are coming off a marathon road swing which saw them play seven games in seventeen days. They went an extremely successful 6-1 on that trip. They won’t have much time to recuperate as they’ll be playing on one day of rest. My professional experience has led me to this conclusion, teams coming off a road trip of five or more games, and they had a win percentage of .700 or better during that time, are a club to be faded in their first game back on home ice, and especially so if they’re a money line favorite.

Pittsburgh is coming off a 6-1 win at New Jersey in their previous game. The Islanders have scored 3 goals or more in each of its previous three games. Any team (Penguins) that scored 6 goals or more in their previous game, versus an opponent that scored 2 goals or more in each of their last two games, resulted in those teams going 111-54 (67.3% versus the money line during the past five seasons. The teams in which this betting angle supports, had an average money line of +102.4 in those 165 games. Play on the Pittsburgh Penguins for a 5* money line wager.

No analysis on today's NHL due to time constraints.

Thank You for your Business,

Ross Benjamin

No analysis on today's NHL due to time constraints.

Thank You for your Business,

Ross Benjamin

No analysis on today's NHL due to time constraints.

Thank You for your Business,

Ross Benjamin

No analysis on today's NHL due to time constraints.

Thank You for your Business,

Ross Benjamin

St. Louis @ Minnesota 8:05 PM ET

Play On: St. Louis +105 (5*)

Minnesota is coming off a 3-2 overtime shootout win at Buffalo on Saturday afternoon. The Wild will certainly be at a huge disadvantage in terms of rest. Sunday will be their third game in the last four days. Meanwhile, St. Louis was already in Minnesota on Saturday preparing for Sunday’s game. The Blues will be playing on four days of rest, and it will be just their 2nd game in the last seven days. In addition, St. Louis has gone an extremely profitable 6-1 in their previous seven road games. Play on the St. Louis Blues for a 5* wager.

Islanders @ Rangers 5:05 PM ET

Play On: Under 5.5 (10*)

The Rangers are coming off a 3-2 division win at Washington on Friday. The Islanders are coming off a 4-3 win at Ottawa in their previous game.

Any home team (Rangers) coming off a road win over a divisional opponent in its previous game, versus an opponent coming off a road one goal win, resulted in those contests going 37-12 (75.5%) under the total since 1996. Play on this game to go under the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

Ottawa @ Toronto 7:05 PM ET

Play On: Over 5.5 (5*)

Ottawa has allowed 4 goals or more in each of their previous four games, and has seen their opponents average a sizable 36.0 shot on goal per contest against them during its past five outings. The Senators have also scored 3 goals or more in six of their last seven games. Toronto has gone 1-16 versus fellow Atlantic Division teams this season, and allowed an average of 3.5 goals per game in doing so. The Leafs have seen both games versus Ottawa this season go over the total and there was a combined average of 8.0 goals scored per contest. Play on this game to go over the total for a 5* selection.

Rangers @ Penguins 7:05 PM ET

Play On: Penguins -135 (5*)

Marc-Andre Fleury will be back in goal tonight for Pittsburgh after the youngster Murray started the 3-2 loss at Washington. Fleury has a solid .922 save percentage this season. The Penguins have amassed 30 shots on goal or more in each of their previous nine games. Any home team (Pittsburgh)in the 2nd half of the season, starting a goaltender that has a save percentage of .915 or better, and they've had 30 or more shots on goal in each of their previous five games, resulted in the home teams going 75-19 (79.8%) since 1997. This is the 6th time this money line betting angle has occurred this season, and it's gone a perfect 5-0 thus far. Play on Pittsburgh for a 5* wager.

The Islanders are 4-1 so far in this 6 game in 17 day road swing. Thomas Greiss is slated to be in goal tonight for the Isles, and he's 17-8 this season with a .931 save percentage, and that includes a stellar 7-3 (.933) on the road. Winnipeg has lost its last 5 and 8 of their previous 9 home games. They've also gone a dismal 1-6 during their last 7 overall, while allowing 3 goals or more in each of its last 6 games. Play on the Islanders for a 5* wager.

Dallas @ Nashville 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Nashville -140 (5*)

Nashville has won four straight and five of their last six games. They’ve allowed only 6 goals combined in its previous six outings. Pekka Rinne is expected to be in goal tonight and he’s been superb over his last five starts, compiling an off the charts .974 save percentage during that stretch, and earning 2 shutout performances. Dallas has been a mess of late, going 1-6 in their last seven, and allowing an alarming 28 goals over the course of its previous six games. Play on the Nashville Predators for a 5* money line wager.

Edmonton @ Buffalo 7:35 PM ET

Play On: Under 5.0 (5*)

Buffalo has gone under the total in its last three, and six of their previous seven games. During that seven game stretch, they’ve allowed just a combined 11 goals. Robin Lehner will make the start in goal tonight, and he’s 4-0 under the total in four starts versus non-conference opponents this season, and has a terrific .955 save percentage in those starts. Buffalo has seen just 6 of 31 home games go over the total this season. Edmonton has gone under the total in each of their previous five games, and Cam Talbot has been in goal on each occasion. The Oilers have been anemic offensively for about five weeks now, scoring a combined 22 goals in its last 13 games. Play on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Detroit @ Dallas 8:35 PM ET

Play On: Detroit +129 (5*)

Dallas has gone 1-5 in their last six games, and they've allowed an alarming 25 goals during its previous five. The Stars have also lost three in a row at home, and is just 3-6 during their previous nine in Dallas. Detroit is coming off a stirring come from behind win at Colorado on Saturday, and it's given them a modest two game win streak. Detroit goaltender Petr Mrazek has gone an extremely profitable 13-7 in 20 road starts this season, and compiled a stellar .930 save percentage in the process of doing so. Play on the Detroit Red Wings for a 5* money line wager.

Tampa Bay @ Boston 6:35 PM ET

Play On: Under 5.5 (10*)

Tampa Bay is coming off a 4-0 win over New Jersey in their previous game. That win improved their winning percentage this season to .574.

Any road team playing in the second half of the season, coming off a shutout win in their previous game, and has a winning percentage of .510 to .600, resulted in those games going 25-2 (92.6%) under the total during the past five seasons. Play on this game to go under the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

Buffalo @ Los Angeles 11:05 PM ET

Play On: Under 5.0 (5*)

Robin Lehner is showing why Buffalo gave up a first round draft choice to acquire him last offseason. In his last five starts, he has a 1.57 GAA, and a terrific .950 save percentage. Buffalo has gone under the total in its last four road games, and there was a combined average of 3.0 goals scored per contest. Speaking of hot goaltenders, Jonathan Quick has a superb .957 save percentage in his last four starts. The Kings have gone under the total in its last six games, and there was a combined average of only 2.8 goals scored per outing. Play on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Ottawa @ Calgary 10:05 PM ET

Play On: Over 5.5 (5*)

Ottawa is 12-6 over the total in their last 18 games, and that includes 6-2 over during its previous eight road contests. The Senators are also 14-6 over the total this season versus non-conference opponents. Calgary is 4-1 over the total in its last five at home. The Flames have allowed a lofty 26 goals combined during their previous seven games. Jonas Hiller is expected to be in goal tonight for Calgary. Hiller has gone 9-1 over the total in ten starts at home this season, and has a horrible .851 save percentage in his previous four outings overall. These teams have met three times since the beginning of last season, and each of those games went over the total. Play on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Toronto @ Montreal 7:05 PM ET

Play On: Over 5.5 (5*)

It’s very rare to see a NHL opening total move. That’s the case in this contest tonight which opened at 5.0, and is now currently 5.5. Toronto has gone over the total in their last six away games, and has seen just one of the last twelve on the road go under the number. They’ve averaged 3.0 goals scored per game in their last six games overall and allowed 4.0 per contest during its previous six. Montreal has seen only 3 of their past 16 games stay under the total. The Canadiens are averaging 3.0 goals scored per game in their last nine outings, and has allowed a lofty 3.7 per contest during its previous six. Play on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Tampa Bay @ New Jersey 7:05 PM ET

Play On: Tampa Bay -137 (10*)

Tampa Bay enters tonight riding a four game winning streak, and is coming off a 2-1 home win over Arizona in its previous contest. The Lightning will also be playing with two days rest, and New Jersey was a 6-1 loser at Columbus last night.

Any away money line favorite of -120 to -170, coming off a home 1 goal win, versus an opponent coming off a loss by 2 goals or more against a team from within the same division, resulted in the money line away favorite going 41-10 (80.4%) since 1996. Play on the Tampa Bay Lightning for a 10* Top Play wager.

Nashville @ Toronto 7:05 PM ET

Play On: Nashville -150 (10*)

Toronto has lost their last three and six of its previous seven games. The Leafs are also 1-6 in their last seven home games. Nashville is coming off a 2-1 win at Montreal last night, and has now won six of its last seven road games. Backup Carter Hutton will start in goal tonight, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Hutton has compiled an exception .964 save percentage in his last four starts. Toronto has gone an anemic 0-20 on the power play during their last five games, and Nashville is 13-13 on the penalty kill in its last five outings. Play on the Nashville Predators as a 10* Top Play wager.

San Jose @ St. Louis 8:05 PM ET

Play On: San Jose +100 (10*)

San Jose has gone an outstanding 20-11 on the road this season, and that includes 9-2 versus team with a winning record. St. Louis has gone just a mediocre 6-5 in their last 11 home games, and was a money line favorite on each of those occasions. Money line bettors that wagered to win $100 on St. Louis in their last 11 home games lost $95 despite their 6-5 record in those contests.

St. Louis is coming off a 5-4 win over Arizona in its previous game. San Jose sustained a 5-2 loss to Carolina in its last outing. Any money line road underdog of +100 to +150, coming off a loss by 3 goals or more, versus an opponent coming off a game in which both teams scored 4 goals or more, resulted in the road underdog going an extremely profitable 56-39 (58.9%). Hypothetically by wagering $100 on the road underdog in each of those 95 games, you would’ve realized a net profit of $3030. Play on the San Jose Sharks for a 10* Top Play money line wager.

Colorado @ Vancouver 10:05 PM ET

Play On: Colorado +110 (10*)

Vancouver has lost 4 straight games, and each of those was by identical scores of 5-2. The Canucks have lost 6 straight at home, and are just 9-18 during games played in Vancouver this season.

Colorado has won 4 of its last 5 games, has won 4 straight on the road, and is an extremely profitable 18-13 in away games this season. A $100 wager on Colorado in each of their road games has produced a net profit of $1320, and that qualifies as an excellent rate of return on investment. Play on the Colorado Avalanche for a 10* Top Play wager.

Colorado @ Edmonton 10:05 PM ET

Play On: Colorado +107 (5*)

Edmonton is losers of three straight, and in six of their previous seven games. The Oilers have allowed an alarming 29 goals over its last seven games. Colorado is 3-1 in its last four games, and will be playing tonight on two days of rest. We’ve seen some line movement on this game since it was confirmed that Colorado backup goaltender Calvin Pickard will be between the pipes tonight. However, in his last four appearances, Pickard has compiled a sparkling .930 save percentage. The #1 goaltender is slated to make the start for Colorado on Sunday against Vancouver. Colorado is a more than respectable 17-13 on the road this season. Play on the Colorado Avalanche for a 5* money line wager.

St. Louis @ Arizona 9:05 PM ET

Play On: Arizona +121 (10*)

Arizona has gone 3-0 in its last three home games, and outscored the opposition by a wide margin of 16-6. St. Louis is 4-0 in its last four against the likes of Florida, Tampa Bay, Dallas, and Los Angeles. The last two of those wins came in overtime, including 2-1 at home versus the Kings in its previous game. After such a demanding stretch against top flight competition, they now head out on the road for one game before returning for another home tilt. This appears to be a huge letdown spot for the Blues. In addition, St. Louis has gone a dismal 6-12 this season following a home win.

Any home team off two straight home wins, and each victory was by 2 goals or more, versus an opponent off a home 1 goal win, resulted in those home teams going 44-14 on the money line since 1996. Play on the Arizona Coyotes for a 10* Top Play money line wager.

Los Angeles @ Nashville 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Under 5.0 (5*)

Los Angeles has gone under the total in each of their previous three games, and there was just a combined average of 2.7 goals scored per contest. As a matter of fact, Los Angeles was able to light the lamp just twice during that three game period. Nashville has gone 2-0-1 under the total during their last three games, and that included hold opponents scoreless on two separate occasions. Play on under the total for a 5* wager.

Detroit @ Ottawa 7:05 PM ET

Play On: Ottawa -101 (5*)

Detroit has lost their last four road games, and were outscored by a wide 19-8 margin in those contests. Ottawa has gone 4-1 in their last five at home. The Senators Craig Anderson has been terrific in goal of late, compiling a brilliant .942 save percentage over his past four starts. Petr Mrazek of Detroit has been shaky in his last four starts, evidenced by a terrible .867 save percentage. Play on the Ottawa Senators for a 5* money line wager.

NY Islanders @ New Jersey 7:05 PM ET

Play On: New Jersey +109 (10*)

The Devils are coming off a 6-3 home loss to Philadelphia in their previous outing, and that snapped a three game win streak. On a positive note, they be playing tonight on 2 days of rest, and will be facing an Islanders team coming off an emotional 3-2 overtime loss at home last night versus Eastern Conference leader Washington. Jaroslav Halak will be in goal for the Islanders on Friday, and he’s gone 1-3 in his last 4 starts with a horrible .842 save percentage. Play on the New Jersey Devils for a 10* Top Play money line wager.

Boston @ Nashville 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Boston +120 (10*)

Boston has gone 7-1 in their last 8 road games. That’s no fluke since the Bruins have been much better on the road than at home this season. As a matter of fact, Boston is an uninspiring 12-14 on home ice, and a terrific 19-9 in away games. After starting, Nashville has lost 5 of their last 6 at home. Michael Hutton the last two games, Pekka Rinne is expected to be back in goal for the Predators tonight. Rinne has been terrible in his last four starts, evidenced by a pathetic .838 save percentage during those outings. Play on Boston for a 10* Top Play money line wager.

There will be no analysis for NHL picks today. Please play on this tip for a 5* wager.

Thank You,


Ross Benjamin

Montreal @ Arizona 9:05 PM ET

Play On: Montreal -110 (10*)

Montreal had their three game win streak snapped during a 6-4 loss at Buffalo in their previous game. The Canadiens will be playing on two days of rest, and this will be just their second game in six days. Contrarily, Arizona will be playing in its third in four, and fourth game during the previous six days. Obviously Montreal will have a huge advantage in terms of rest. In addition, they’ll be facing an Arizona team which has 1-6 in its last seven and 3-10 during their previous thirteen games. The Coyotes are also 2-47 in its last nine games at home. Play on the Montreal Canadiens for a 10* Top Play wager.

NY Islanders @ Carolina 7:05 PM ET

Play On: Carolina +130 (10*)

The Islanders have allowed 2 goals or less in each of their previous three games. Carolina is coming off back to back 2-1 overtime losses. Play against any team on the money line that’s allowed 2 goals or less in each of its last two games, versus an opponent coming off overtime losses in each of their previous two contests. By following this NHL betting strategy, hypothetically you would’ve gone 57-35 (62%) since 1996. The teams coming off two consecutive overtime losses had an average money line price of +109. If you wagered $100 on those teams it would’ve resulted in a net profit of $2740. That equates to superb money line underdog value. Numbers don’t lie and liars don’t figure. Play on the Carolina Hurricanes for a 10* Top Play wager.

Washington @ Minnesota 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Washington -128 (5*)

You won’t get the Capitals at a more favorable price this season with all being considered. The Caps have won four straight, and have gone an outstanding 20-5 in their last 25 games. Minnesota has dropped six in a row, gone 1-11 in its last 12, and 3-14 during their previous 17 games. Play on Washington for a 5* wager.

Boston @ Winnipeg 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Boston +111 (10*)

Boston is come off an embarrassing 9-2 home loss to Los Angeles in a game the Kings had 57 shots on goal. I look for them to bounce back with a huge effort tonight. The Bruins have been much better on the road than at home this season, going 16-8 in away games. Winnipeg is 1-5 in its last 6 and 2-7 during their previous 9 home games. Play on the Boston Bruins for a 10* Top Play wager.

Buffalo @ Philadelphia 7:05 PM ET

Play On: Buffalo +138 (5*)

The Sabres are 5-3 in their last eight road games, all came as an underdog, and $100 bettors profited $425 if they bet Buffalo in all of those contests. As a matter of fact, Buffalo has been far better on the road than at home this season, and has produced a handsome return on investment in its away games. Buffalo has defeated Philadelphia in both encounters this season. The Flyers has lost three games in a row, and have gone 1-5 in its last six at home. Buffalo hold a decisive edge in this matchup on special teams. Play on Buffalo for a 5* wager.

Vancouver @ Arizona 9:35 PM ET

Play On: Vancouver +115 (10*)

Arizona has lost four games in a row, and allowed an alarming 5 goals or more in each of those defeats. As a matter of fact, the Coyotes are 2-8 in its last 10 games, and have gone 1-6 during their previous seven at home. Vancouver is coming off a 3-1 win at Colorado last night. The Canucks have now gone 4-2 in their last 6 and 6-4 during its last 10 away games. Play on the Vancouver Canucks for a 10* Top Play wager.

Edmonton @ New Jersey 8:05 PM ET

Play On: New Jersey -110 (10*)

Edmonton will be playing their third road game in four days. They lose each of the first two and by a cumulative score of 13-2. As a matter of fact they were lambasted 8-1 against the Islanders on Sunday. Edmonton is 0-10 on the road this season following a game in which they scored 1 goal or less, and were outscored by an average of 2.5 goals per contest. New Jersey is coming off a 2-1 Metropolitan Division loss to the Rangers in their previous game.

Any money line home favorite coming off a 1 goal divisional loss in its previous game, and they’re playing with same season revenge stemming from a loss in which they allowed 5 goals or more, resulted in those home favorites going 35-7 (83.3%) during the last five seasons. Play on the New Jersey Devils for a 10* money line wager.

Nashville has gone 0-3 in its last 3 and 1-4 during their last 5 home games. San Jose has been one of the best road teams in the NHL this season by going a stellar 17-9 against the money line, and that includes 5-1 in its last 6. The Sharks are coming off a road win in their previous game, and are 8-2 on the road this season following a road win in its previous outing. Play on San Jose for a 5* wager.

Buffalo has gone 5-2 in their last 7 road games. By wagering $100 a game on Buffalo in away games, you would have made a profit of $590 this season. Conversely, Boston is 11-16 at home. By betting $100 a game against Boston at home this year it would’ve produced a profit of $1220. Robin Lehner will be back in goal for Buffalo today, and he’s compiled an excellent .947 save percentage in his last four starts. Play on Buffalo for a 5* money line underdog wager.

Pittsburgh has allowed a whopping 11 goals in its last two games. Marc-Andre Fleury received both of those starts in goal. Backup Jeff Zatkoff is expected to be between the pipes on Saturday. Pittsburgh is coming off a loss last night, and they’ve gone 2-8 this season when playing with no rest. The Penguins have dropped four straight road games. Florida has gone 5-0 in its last five games, and scored 5 goals or more in each of their previous four. The Panthers are 9-1 this season following a game in which they scored 5 goals or more. Play on Florida for a 5* wager.

Carolina @ Calgary 10:05 PM ET

Play On: Carolina +105 (10*)

Carolina was surging before the all star break by going 7-3 in their last 10 games. Eddie Lack will make his sixth straight start in goal tonight for Carolina. He’s gone 3-1 in his last 4 with an excellent .952 save percentage. Carolina defeated Calgary just prior to the all star break (1/24) in Raleigh by a score of 5-2.

Calgary has lost three straight and is 2-7 in their last 9. The Flames were a 2-1 loser to Nashville in their previous game. Calgary has gone a dismal 1-9 this season following a 1 goal loss in its previous game. Play on Carolina as a 10* Top Play pick.

Buffalo @ Montreal 7:05 PM ET

Play On: Buffalo +130 (5*)

Buffalo has been considerably better on the road than at home this season, and that’s been especially apparent of late. The Sabres are 4-2 in its last 6 and 6-4 during their previous 10 away games. Robin Lehner is expected to be in goal for Buffalo tonight. Lehner has been terrific in his four starts since returning from an injury suffered in Buffalo’s season opener. In those four outings he’s posted a stellar .938 save percentage.

Ben Scrivens is expected to be in goal tonight after Michael Condon played in last night’s loss at Philadelphia. Scrivens has gone 0-4 in his four starts this season with a terrible .873 save percentage. Montreal has imploded since losing star goaltender Carey Price to an injury. The Canadiens are 1-8 in the last 9 and 5-20 during its previous 25 games. They’ve also gone 1-7 in their last 8 at home including lost 4 straight at the Molson Centre. Play on the Buffalo Sabres as a 5* money line underdog.

Chicago @ Colorado 9:05 PM ET

Play On: Colorado +120 (5*)

Chicago lost three straight away games before the all star break, and were outscored in those contest by a cumulative score of 11-1. Colorado has gone 5-1 in their last 6 games overall, and is 6-1 in its last 7 at home, including winning each of their previous three at the Pepsi Center in Denver. Colorado has gone an impressive 12-4 against fellow Central Division teams this season. Play on Colorado as a 5* rated money line underdog pick.

St. Louis @ Nashville 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Nashville -125 (5*)

Nashville went to the all star break having won their last 4 games in a row. Pekka Rinne started three times in goal during that stretch, and compiled a brilliant .963 save percentage. St. Louis has gone just 2-6 in its last 8 away games. The Blues are 0-for-10 on the power play in their last five outings, and Nashville killed off all their opponents 15 power plays over their previous five games. Play on Nashville as a 5* rated money line favorite.

Dallas @ Winnipeg 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Winnipeg +105 (5*)

Dallas has gone 1-10 in their last 11 road games, and that includes losing 8 straight.  Connor Hellebucyk has been very good in 9 starts at home for Winnipeg, posting a stellar .931 save percentage in those outings. Play on the Winnipeg as a 5* rated money line underdog pick.

Colorado has won four in a row and five of its last six. The Avalanche has allowed a combined 6 goals during its previous six game. Colorado will be playing on 2 days rest tonight. They’ve also gone 13-8 this season versus opponents with a better than .500 win percentage. San Jose has been significantly better on the road this season than at home. As a matter of fact, they’re 6-11 in its last 17 home game. The Sharks will be playing in their third game in four days and its fourth in six days on Tuesday. Play on the Colorado Avalanche as a 5* money line underdog selection.

New Jersey enters today’s game riding a four game win streak, and outscored their opponents by a cumulative margin of 15-6. Cory Schneider has been sensational in his last four starts in goal for New Jersey, compiling a terrific .950 save percentage in those outings. As a matter of fact, Schneider is 13-8 in his road starts this season with a superb .939 save percentage. Pittsburgh has allowed a combined 12 goals over their past three games. Marc-Andre Fleury has been shaky in recent outings needless to say. Play on the New Jersey Devils as a 5* money line underdog.

Anaheim is starting to finally wake up after going through an underwhelming start to the season. The Ducks are 9-4 in their last 13 and 4-1 in its previous five against the money line. Anaheim will be playing on 2 days rest and has gone a superb 8-1 in that role this season. Tuesday will be the Bruins 3rd game in 4 days, and their 4th over the past six days. They’re come off a hard fought 3-2 win at Philadelphia last night. The Bruins are just 11-14 versus the money line at home, and that includes 3-5 in their last 8 at TD Garden. Play on the Anaheim Ducks as a 5* money line underdog.

Sabres @ Rangers 7:35 PM ET

Play On: Sabres +165 (5*)

This pick isn’t as much of a reach as many may think. Buffalo has won 5 of its last 7 road games. They’ve actually been substantially better on the road (.455) this season than at home (.346). Chad Johnson will be in goal tonight and he’s posted a stellar .937 save percentage in his last four starts. The Rangers will go with backup Anttii Raanta in goal tonight. Raanta has posted a pathetic .815 save percentage in his last four appearances, and that includes going 0-3 in his previous three starts. My special team’s power ranking show the Sabres have a slight edge over the Rangers on the season, and have a mammoth +46.4 advantage when calculating each teams last five games. Play on the Buffalo Sabres as a 5* money line underdog pick.

Red Wings @ Islanders 7:05 PM ET

Play On: Red Wings +124 (5*)

Detroit has gone 6-1 in their last seven away games, and that includes 6-0 with Petr Mrazek as their starting goaltender like he will be today.  As a matter of fact, Mrazek is an outstanding 11-4 in 15 road starts this season and has posted an excellent .947 save percentage in those outings. The Islanders are just 4-4 in their last 8 home games. There’s plenty of underdog value to be had in this game tonight when considering how hot Mrazek has been in goal. Play on the Detroit Red Wings as a 5* money line underdog pick.

Nashville @ Edmonton 10:05 PM ET

Play On: Edmonton +125 (5*)

The Oilers have made a nice profit by going 13-10 at home this season, and most of those victories have come in the role of a money line underdog. Nashville has gone a disappointing 8-16 against the money line in road games this season. However, they’re coming off a 4-1 win at Winnipeg in their previous game. Unfortunately, the Predators are 6-14 this season following a win. Play on the Edmonton Oilers as a 5* money line underdog.

Los Angeles @ Arizona 9:05 PM ET

Play On: Los Angeles -150 (5*)

Los Angeles is a perfect 7-0 on the road this season when facing fellow Pacific Division teams. The Kings are also 6-1 in their last seven road games overall.  The Kings are coming off a 3-0 home loss to Minnesota in their previous game. Despite that defeat, they still possess a stellar .630 win percentage this season. Arizona has dropped four consecutive games, and all of those were played at home. The Coyotes now have a win percentage of just .478 this season.

Any road team coming off a home shutout loss, playing in the second half of the season, and has a better than .500 win percentage, versus an opponent with a less than .500 win percentage, resulted in the road team going 32-8 (80%) against the money line since 1996. Play on the Los Angeles Kings as a 5* money line favorite.

Colorado @ Dallas 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Colorado +175 (5*)

Colorado has won seven consecutive games against Dallas, and that includes a 6-3 victory this season. Semyon Varlamov is slated to be in goal tonight for Colorado, and he’s gone 7-5 in his road starts this season with a very good .938 save percentage. Colorado is a stellar 11-4 this season against fellow Central Division teams. His adversary in goal tonight is expected to be Anttii Niemi, and he’s struggled of late, evidenced by a .881 save percentage in his last four starts. After having a great first half of the season, Dallas has encountered a roadblock recently, and has gone 2-7 in the last nine. Play on the Colorado Avalanche as a 5* money line underdog.

Columbus @ Boston 7:05 PM ET

Play On: Over 5.5 (5*)

Columbus is coming off losses in each of their last two games, and each of those was played at home. They lost 4-2 to Calgary and 6-3 against Washington. Those losses dropped their season win percentage to .354. Boston enters Saturday’s game with a .522 win percentage. Any road team that’s coming off home losses by 2 goals or more in each of their previous two games, possessing a win percentage of .300 to .400, and is playing in the second half of the season, versus an opponent with win percentage of greater than .500, resulted in those games going 21-4 over the total (84%) since 1996. Play on this game to go over the total for a 5* selection.

New Jersey @ Winnipeg 7:05 PM ET

Play On: New Jersey +122 (5*)

New Jersey enters today’s game riding a three game winning streak, and outscored those opponents by a decisive 12-5 margin. Cory Schneider is expected to be in goal for New Jersey, and he’s gone 12-8 in his starts on the road while posting a stellar .928 save percentage. He’s also posted a terrific .943 save percentage in his last four starts overall. The Jets have gone a dismal 1-4 in their last five home games. Winnipeg has scored exactly 1 goal in each of their last three and five of its previous seven games. It’s hard to win when you can’t put the puck in the net. Play on the New Jersey Devils as a 5* money line underdog.

Chicago @ Tampa Bay 7:35 PM ET

Play On: Over 5.0 (10*)

Both of these teams enter this game sizzling hot. Chicago has won 12 in a row and scored 3 or more goals in 11 of those games. Tampa Bay has won six straight, and has scored 3 goals or more in all of those games. Chicago has seen just 6 of their 23 away games stay under the total this season. Tampa Bay is 6-1-1 over the total during its last eight home games. Tampa Bay has also converted on a very good 24.4% of their power play chances at home this season, and Chicago is at an even better 26.5% on the road. Play on this game to go over the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

Dallas was terrific for the better part of the first half of this season, but has really faltered in recent game. They’re 1-6 in its last seven overall, 1-9 in their last ten on the road, and have dropped seven away games in a row. The Kings have gone 14-5 in their last 19 at home, and are showing signs of the team that won three Stanley Cups in four seasons not too long ago. Play on the Los Angeles Kings as a 5* money line pick.

After going through a prolonged funk, Boston has bounced back to win their last two games. Tuukka Rask will be in goal tonight for Boston, and he’s been vastly better on the road than at home this season. Speaking of on the road, Boston has gone a more than respectable 13-8 this season in that role. Montreal has really missed Carey Price. The Canadiens are an awful 4-16 against the money line in its last 20 games. Play on the Boston Bruins as a 5* money line pick.

Calgary has gone 6-2 under the total in their last eight games overall. The Flames have seen just one of their previous six away games go over the total. Jonas Hiller was reinserted in goal two games ago, and he’s been spectacular in allowing just 1 goal in those two starts. The Devils have seen just 2 of their last 14 games go over the total, and that includes none of its last six at home. Corey Schneider has been rock solid in goal for New Jersey all season long. Play on this game to go under the total for a 5* pick.