Pittsburgh Penguins -139

The Pens are worth a move here, at home, on Thursday night against Minnesota. 

Pittsburgh has put themselves in a prime position after a slow start to the season thanks to their home play this year. The Penguins have gone 16-7-1-0 inside PPG PAINTS Arena and they've seen their offense really flourish here. 

Averaging 3.21 goals per game, Pittsburgh has been much more aggressive it seems at home as they have been attacking the net and really putting the pressure on Minnesota. 

The Wild meanwhile, are just 9-13-0-1 away from home. They are giving up 3.52 goals per road game, which certainly doesn't bode well here for them given the state the Penguins are in right now.

Some trends to note. Penguins are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Penguins are 6-2 in their last 8 overall.

Pittsburgh should be able to really pick apart this defense here.

Back Pittsburgh.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NHL ML Play

Tampa Bay -115

The Lightning lay too low of juice to pass up on here Thursday night. 

Tampa Bay has found their swagger once again as they have put together back to back wins and being on the road does not pose any issues for them.

The Lightning have gone 16-7-0-2 away from Florida this season and they've been incredibly impressive on both sides of the puck. Tampa Bay has outscored the opposition on average 3.40-2.36 this season away. 

Along with that, Tampa Bay is in a nice situational spot. The Lightning are 4-0 in their last 4 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation and are 4-1 in their last 5 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation.

Some trends to note. Lightning are 12-4 in their last 16 Thursday games. Lightning are 20-7 in their last 27 games playing on 1 days rest.

Playing on 1 days rest has been an advantage for the Lightning. They feed off wins and this is just too nice of a price.

Back Tampa Bay.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 10* NHL ML TOP PLAY

Pittsburgh Penguins +107

The Pens are plus money in this spot against San Jose are a valuable move Saturday night.

Pittsburgh grabbed a win in Los Angeles on Thursday night, as they continue to play extremely well. After a rough start to the season, they've have continued their push towards the top of the Metro and it has come from a combination of factors.

Offensively, they're really getting their key players to step up and become a huge impact. That was a missing piece early in the season as production from Kessel and Crosby has picked up tremendously.

Some trends to note.  Penguins are 4-0 in their last 4 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation.Penguins are 5-1 in their last 6 overall.

With the way this team has played in situations like this, this is just too valuable of a price.

Back Pittsburgh.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NHL ML Play

Colorado +101

The Avalanche have been flying under the radar here. 

They have become dominant at home and are really giving teams fits. The Avs come into this matchup on Thursday averaging 3.28 goals per game, while going 16-7-1-0 at home. In that home span, they have seen their average jump to 3.68 goals per contest. 

This team is playing with a lot of confidence right now. They've won 7 straight games and are clicking on both sides of the puck. With such a young team, they're really feeding off the energy of one another, which is a huge key to success for teams built like this. 

Some trends to note. Avalanche are 7-0 in their last 7 overall. Avalanche are 6-0 in their last 6 home games.

Grab the home side here.

Back Colorado. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NHL ML Play

Pittsburgh Penguins +110

The Penguins at this kind of price is worthy of a move.

Pittsburgh matches up well here with the Ducks. Anaheim has struggled to really find a spark offensively.

The Ducks are averaging just 2.6 goals per game and have a very stale kind of offense. That certainly doesn't bode well with them when you're taking on a red hot Pittsburgh offense that is seeing their key players finally start to step up.

On top of that, the Pens have really played well in this series. Pittsburgh has gone 7-2 in the last 9 meetings.

Some other trends to note. Penguins are 4-0 in their last 4 overall.Penguins are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.

This price is too nice here.

Back Pittsburgh.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NHL ML Play

San Jose -135

The Sharks laying this low of a price gives them value to work with on Tuesday. 

Arizona continues to be be a bottom dweller in the NHL as this team is just 5-14-1-1 at home on the year. Along with that, they are getting outscored 3.48-2.29 in that span. 

On top of that, the Sharks have had plenty of success against the Coyotes as of late. The Sharks have won 3 straight in this series and are 4-0-2 over the past 6. 

These two teams also come in heading in different directions. The Sharks have won back to back games, while Arizona has dropped 3 straight. 

Some trends to note. Sharks are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. Pacific. Sharks are 7-0 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game.

This price is too nice to overlook here. 

Back San Jose.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NHL ML Play

Montreal -120

Montreal is a nice move here on Monday night.

New York has seen their hot start to the season basically get erased, as they continue to really struggle on the defensive end.

The Islanders are conceding 3.61 goals per game this year, easily one of the worst marks in the NHL.

Along with that, injuries have also really hurt this team. The Islanders will be without Bailey, Cizikas, Ladd, and Kulemin here on Monday night. They're working with a few callups, which isn't the most ideal considering this team is in desperate need of some wins here.

Some trends to note.  Islanders are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.Islanders are 1-7 in their last 8 road games.

Aside from the injuries, this team has just really struggled on the road. This is the perfect spot for Montreal at this price.

Back Montreal.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NHL ML Play

Columbus -135

The Blue Jackets are worthy of a move here on Thursday night. 

Columbus has put together back to back quality wins while Buffalo has completely gone in the opposite direction.

Buffalo has dropped 5 straight games and they continue to really struggle at home. The Sabres have gone just 5-11-2-1 while getting outscored on average 3.16-2.11. 

Columbus has also dominated this head to head series as of late. The Blue Jackets have gone e 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Buffalo and are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.

Some trends to note. Blue Jackets are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Blue Jackets are 23-7 in their last 30 games playing on 2 days rest.

Breaking this down, this is just two teams going in opposite direction. With how well Columbus has played against Buffalo and the edge with G Sergei Bobrovsky, this one makes a lot of sense.

Back Columbus.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NHL ML Play

Minnesota -135

The Wild are a nice play here at this kind of price Tuesday. 

Minnesota has continued to be one of the best at home this season, which gives them a huge edge here. The Wild enter play on Tuesday 14-4-2-0 and are outscoring the opposition 3.15-2.10 in that span. 

Meanwhile, Calgary likely doesn't have enough offensive firepower to keep up. This team has been a rollercoaster of a ride this season and they've averaged just 2.61 goals per road game this year.

Look for the Wild to really pick the tempo up early and try to get the Flames on their heels early. 

Some trends to note. Wild are 4-1 in their last 5 Tuesday games. Wild are 18-7 in their last 25 vs. Pacific.

Minnesota is at too nice of a price here. They are the better team and the home ice advantage is too much to overcome.

Back Minnesota.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NHL ML Play

St. Louis Blues -160

The Blues laying the juice here are worthy of a move on Tuesday night. 

The Blues come into this one a solid 15-8 at home this year and hold a huge advantage over the Panthers. St. Louis has simply dominated this series in recent meetings. 

The Panthers are 4-9-1 in the last 14 meetings in St. Louis and just 3-8 in the last 11 meetings.

It's the defense that will certainly cause a lot of issues for Florida. The Blues are allowing only 2.2 goals per home game this season. Their ability to clear the zone and not allow multiple chances per possession on net has been the biggest key to success for them.

Some trends to note. Blues are 5-1 in their last 6 Tuesday games. Blues are 4-1 in their last 5 home games.

Lay the juice here.

Back St. Louis.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 7* NHL ML Play

Pittsburgh Penguins -110

The Pens lay small juice here at home and have value on Sunday night. 

Pittsburgh has yet to really find their form, but they still have played a majority of their good hockey at home this year.

The Pens come into this one averaging just 2.8 goals against on home ice as they have really found a way to pick things up in their own zone and clear the puck. That will be crucial here given the attack the Bruins have been on lately. Look for Pittsburgh to try and control the tempo and win the possession game.

The home team has also dominated this series as of late. They have gone 5-0 in such scenarios over the last 5. 

Some trends to note. Penguins are 27-10 in their last 37 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Penguins are 78-29 in their last 107 home games.

This one is worth the move at this price.

Back Pittsburgh.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NHL ML Play

Minnesota -120

The Wild are at too nice of a price to miss on here.

Minnesota continues their push towards the postseason and with back to back wins, they come in with some nice steam here. 

This defense continues to be the big reason why they have had so much success. Minnesota has averaged just 2.8 goals against this season which is quite the drastic change from last year. The Wild offered one of the worst defenses in the NHL, but this year have placed heavy focus on locking things down in front of the net.

Some trends to note. Wild are 7-1 in their last 8 games playing on 1 days rest. Wild are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.

Lay the small juice here.

Minnesota is by far the better team and should have the advantage on both sides of the puck with their pace of play.

Back Minnesota.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NHL ML Play

Los Angeles Kings +100

The Kings are valuable at this kind of price on Thursday night. 

Calgary has been one of the more disappointing teams in the NHL this year and they come in under .500 this season at home. 

Defense has been the biggest issue, as the Flames are giving up 3.10 goals per game when playing at home. 

As for the Kings, they have been one of the best road teams in the NHL this year. Los Angeles is a solid 13-6-2 away from LA and have put together back to back solid performances coming into play on Thursday. 

Some trends to note. Kings are 7-1 in their last 8 games playing on 1 days rest. Kings are 11-2 in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.

This price is too nice here. Given the Flames struggles at home, this is a nice move here.

Back Los Angeles.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NHL ML Play

St. Louis Blues -115

The Blues price here is worthy of a move on Thursday night.

St. Louis has endured really their first hiccup all season long, but getting a shot at Vegas, at home, is just what they need here. They went through a 2-7 stretch, which wasn't ideal and bumped them from first place. 

However, since then, they have put together back to back wins and Vladimir Tarasenko has really stepped up when this team needs a goal or needs a big play. 

The Blues top to bottom are much deeper than the Golden Knights. St. Louis has a threat on every line that can go out and make a play, which is huge for them.

Some trends to note. Blues are 10-4 in their last 14 Thursday games.

This is a nice move here on Thursday night with the home side.

Back St. Louis. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 7* NHL ML Play 

New York Islanders +109

Grabbing plus money on the Islanders is the way to go here. 

The Islanders are just too powerful for the Flyers here in this spot. 

Looking at New York's offense, they come into this one averaging 3.38 goals per game this year. This offense is just too fast and too quick for the Flyers to keep up with.

Philadelphia scores just 2.60 per game and they've dropped four of their last five overall. In that span, they have managed just 6 goals combined in the 4 losses. That doesn't bode well by any means here against a team like New York. 

Some trends to note. Flyers are 0-4 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game. Flyers are 0-5 in their last 5 vs. Metropolitan.

The Flyers just do not match up well here. Given their struggles against the Metro and their lack of offense lately, grab the plus money.

Back New York.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NHL ML Play

Nashville +125

The Predators are at too nice of a price to pass on here Tuesday.

Nashville comes in off a shutout win prior to the New Year and remains one of the hottest in the NHL. They are one of the most complete teams top to bottom and are really playing with some fire right now as they work to get back to the Stanley Cup Finals. 

The Predators offense has put up 3.16 goals per game, while the defense sits at just 2.30 against. 

Their ability to really attack the opposition and consistently put the pressure on has been a huge recipe for success. 

Some trends to note. Predators are 18-8 in their last 26 overall. Predators are 35-16 in their last 51 vs. Western Conference.

The Predators have dominated the West as of late. Given their road play as well, this one makes a lot of sense.

Back Nashville.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NHL ML Play

Washington +110

The Capitals are at a nice price here on Tuesday night and worth a move. 

Grabbing this team at plus money is always a nice move. They have won back to back games and have really turned things up a couple notches as of late. 

Its started on the defensive end, as the Capitals are finally locking things down in front of Holtby. Washington had been quite staggered this season when it comes to clearing the zone, but they have really put a focus on not allowing multiple chances on runs. 

Some trends to note. Capitals are 8-3 in their last 11 Tuesday games. Capitals are 13-5 in their last 18 overall.

Grab the better side here, at plus money.

Back Washington.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NHL ML Play

Columbus Blue Jackets -125

The Blue Jackets have value at this kind of price here on Friday night. 

Columbus has grabbed points in 4 straight games and are once again playing at a high level. They're doing in on both ends of the ice, but in particular the offensive efforts have really stepped up.

The Blue Jackets will face a netminder who has struggled mightily as well. G Mike Condon has dropped 4 straight starts and owns just a .909 save percentage. Look for Columbus to really pepper this goal Friday night, putting a lot of pressure on with rebounds.

Some trends to note. Blue Jackets are 5-1 in their last 6 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game. Blue Jackets are 21-6 in their last 27 Friday games.

This price is too valuable to pass up on.

Back Columbus.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NHL ML Play

Washington Capitals +100

The Capitals, at this price, have value to play with here.

Washington has really turned the corner, jumping up the standings thanks to some consistent offense, combined with the defensive struggles ending. 

Washington has gone 11-4 over their last 15 and their play in division has been crucial. They have won 4 of the last 5 against the Metro, as that has been a consistent feature to this team over the past few seasons.

Braden Holtby has been the biggest key to the turn around and comes into this one against the Rangers having already beat them this year and has posted 1 shutout and a SV% of .918. 

Some trends to note. Capitals are 36-15 in their last 51 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game. Capitals are 44-19 in their last 63 vs. Eastern Conference.

This price is too nice to pass up on.

Back Washington. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NHL ML Play

Los Angeles Kings +110

The Kings at plus money are the move here on Saturday night in San Jose.

Los Angeles comes into this one the better side as they have won back to back games and sit at 22-10-4 on the season. 

The Kings have given up just 2.31 goals per game this year, which holds as one of the best marks in the NHL. They've done it with a lot of support from the back lines, but goalie Jonathan Quick has been the biggest anchor for this team. 

Quick owns just a 2.23 GAA this year and has allowed just 1 goal in each of the Kings two wins recently. 

Some trends to note. Kings are 6-0 in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest. Kings are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. Western Conference.

This price is too nice to miss.

Back Los Angeles.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NHL ML Play

Washington -155

Laying the juice here is a worthy move given the matchup edge. 

Arizona has just been a wreck this season and lately things have completely bottomed out. The Coyotes have dropped 7 straight games and 10 of their last 11 as this team just simply has no answer. 

That doesn't bode well by any means here against a Capitals team that finally figured things out. Washington has won 4 straight themselves and are finally clicking on all cylinders.

From Holtby in goal, to Ovechkin up front, Washington has got everything working as the energy and momentum is on such a high level.

Some trends to note. Capitals are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. Western Conference. Capitals are 6-1 in their last 7 games following a win.

This price worth the move.

Back Washington.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NHL ML Play

New York Rangers -110

The Rangers lay a nice price on Thursday night in New Jersey. 

New York started this season off absolutely terrible, but has since completed quite the turn around to get themselves right back in the division race. 

They've done it with a combination of things, but the turnaround of Henrik Lundqvist has been the biggest key. He's dropped his GAA to 2.59 and his SV% has gone up to .920. 

He's allowed 2 goals or less in 6 of the last 10 games he's started in and has really been a spark for this team. His ability to keep them in games and make big saves down the stretch has really been a difference maker. 

Some trends to note. Rangers are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. Metropolitan. Rangers are 7-2 in their last 9 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.

This is a nice matchup for the Rangers. They should be able to really dictate the pace here and keep the Devils off balanced.

Back New York.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NHL ML Play

Pittsburgh Penguins -155

The Penguins are worth the juice here on Thursday night. 

Pittsburgh has simply dominated this head to head series, which is the reason for laying this kind of price on them. 

Columbus has gone 5-16 in the last 21 meetings in Pittsburgh and are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings overall. On top of that, the home team has won 8 of the last 9 meetings between the two teams. 

G Sergei Bobrovsky has even hit a struggle, which is not good for the Jackets here. He has allowed 18 goals over a 4 game span before getting a game off. He's the backbone to this team and when he isn't playing well, things are never good for Columbus.

Some trends to note. Blue Jackets are 31-84 in their last 115 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Blue Jackets are 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.

This is a worthy move. The Penguins simply have dominated the Blue Jackets. 

Back Pittsburgh.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NHL ML Play

Nashville -149

The Predators are worth the juice here on Tuesday night. 

Nashville has looked as good as ever this season as they continue to just dominate the opposition.

Home ice has played a huge part in their success as they come into this one on Tuesday with a solid record of 11-2-0-2. Nashville has been able to take advantage of their ability to possess the puck, as they've averaged 3.73 goals per game inside Bridgestone Arena. 

Along with that, the Jets have dropped 6 straight on the road. They have got back into their poor defensive ways when on the road, allowing teams to control the puck inside the blue line and get a lot of open chances on net.

Some trends to note. Predators are 5-0 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game. Predators are 4-0 in their last 4 Tuesday games.

This is worthy move here on Tuesday.

Back Nashville.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NHL ML Play

Ottawa Senators -114

The Senators are at nice price here on Tuesday night. 

Minnesota is once again starting to struggle as they've dropped back to back games and offensively this team just can't find a groove. 

The Wild are averaging only 2.79 goals this season and things have been horrific for them on the power play as of late. Minnesota has gone 1 for 21 over the past 10 games, really struggling to get anything quality and wasting opportunities. 

Ottawa's Erik Karlsson will be a key factor here too. He tends to shine when meeting with the Wild as he has tallied 16 points over the last 10 meetings with them.

Some trends to note. Wild are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings in Ottawa. Wild are 4-10 in the last 14 meetings.

Minnesota has really struggled head to head. The edge sits with Ottawa.

Back Ottawa.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NHL ML Play

St. Louis +125

The Blues at this kind of price has been rare this season.

St. Louis comes into this one extremely hot, which adds a lot of value to them at this kind of plus money. 

The Blues have gone 4-0-1 in their last 5 road games and overall hold a 10-3-2-0 record away from St. Louis. It's been a combination of a lot of things, but in particular allowing just 2.6 goals per game has been the main recipe for success. 

Rest wise, the Blues have been solid on not a lot of time in between games. St. Louis has gone 21-5 in their last 26 games playing on 0 days rest.

Some other trends to note. Blues are 14-4 in their last 18 Sunday games. Blues are 6-2 in their last 8 vs. Central.

This price is too nice to pass up on. St. Louis is by far one of the best teams in the NHL and given the Jets struggles as of late, the Blues should be able to really dictate this one.

Back St. Louis.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NHL ML Play

St. Louis Blues -148

The Blues are worth laying the juice here on Thursday night.

Anaheim has just been a very slow and sluggish team this season as they simply haven't had any sort of steam behind them this year.

Key injuries have for sure plagued them, but they've really just kind of put out dull efforts and things haven't looked good on either end of the ice.

Here they take a Blues team on that that has played really solid at home, which gives them a huge edge here. St. Louis comes into this one a solid 11-6 on the season inside the Scottrade Center, as they have averaged 3.24 goals per game there. This team just simply outclasses the Ducks in all aspects.

Some trends to note. Blues are 10-2 in their last 12 Thursday games.Blues are 68-19 in their last 87 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400

This price is nice on the Blues, as they have the advantage in every area.

Back St. Louis.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NHL ML Play

Nashville Predators -130

The Predators opening number is extremely attractive here on Wednesday. 

This for starters is a fade Vancouver play. The Canucks are starting to really fall off and at home, things have been horrible for them. Vancouver has gone just 5-21 over their last 26 home games. This team is playing with no confidence at all right now either, as things continue to be a struggle on both sides of the puck. 

The Canucks offensive struggles are really highlighted. Vancouver has averaged just 2.3 goals per game at home this season, one of the worst marks in the NHL. 

Nashville has remained one of the hottest teams in the league as well. They've gone 13-4 over their last 17 games and 5-2 in their last 7 road games.

Some trends to note. Predators are 6-1 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game. Predators are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.

This is too nice of a price here.

Back Nashville.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NHL ML Play

New York Islanders -119

The price on the Islanders here is a nice move on Wednesday night. 

New York has been playing like a top tier team in the NHL this season and they come in off a huge win over the Capitals on Monday night. 

The Islanders have shown they have one of the best offenses in the league, putting up 4.5 goals per game at home this season. It's been a combo of a lot of things, but the ability to put shots on net and crash the middle has led to their success.

They matchup well here with Dallas, who is 0-4 in the last 4 meetings in New York.

Some trends to note. Islanders are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game. Islanders are 8-2 in their last 10 home games.

This price is just too nice to pass up on.

Back New York.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NHL ML Play

St. Louis Blues +100

The Blues and Lightning have been two of the top teams in the NHL this season and they meet on Tuesday night. 

The home side at this kind of price has value to work with.

The Blues come into play here 11-5 at home on the season and have put in 3.44 goals per game in that span. This Blues offense gets all the attention, but really the defense has played the biggest part in their success. 

St. Louis has given up just 2.44 goals per home game on the season and G Jake Allen has been the biggest contributor to that. He comes in 17-6-2 this year and has rattled off 4 straight wins in net. 

Some trends to note. Lightning are 2-6 in the last 8 meetings. Lightning are 0-5 in the last 5 meetings in St. Louis.

The Blues have had the edge recently in this series. This price is worth a nice play.

Back St. Louis.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NHL ML Play

Montreal Canadiens -140

Montreal is worth the juice here on Saturday night. 

The Canadiens have been a tough team to figure out this season as they've experienced plenty of ups and downs. 

Getting them at home in this spot is a nice move here to expect one of those upward trends. Montreal has played the better portion of their hockey this season at home. They've allowed just 2.65 goals per game so far and Carey Price has look extremely good since returning from injury.

Some trends to note. Canadiens are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Canadiens are 5-1 in their last 6 Saturday games.

The Oilers have been extremely disappointing this season. This team has no confidence and this is not a good spot on them here. 

Back Montreal.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NHL ML Play

Columbus Blue Jackets +120

The Blue Jackets are in a revenge spot here on Friday night in New Jersey.

The Devils took it to the Blue Jackets in Columbus last time out and here it's a chance for Columbus to have some value this price.

The Blue Jackets have continued to be productive on both ends of the ice, but in net is where the value comes for them. Sergei Bobrovsky continues to be one of the top netminders in the NHL and enters play on Friday with a GAA of 2.11. Bobrovsky has allowed 2 goals or less in 8 of his last 10 overall as well.

Despite the loss last time out, the Blue Jackets still have dominated this head to head series. Columbus has gone 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in New Jersey and are 9-3 in the last 12 meetings.

Some trends to note. Blue Jackets are 7-0 in their last 7 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.Blue Jackets are 4-1 in their last 5 in the second game of a home-and-home situation.

At this price, the revenge spot has value.

Back Columbus.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NHL ML Play

New York Islanders +130

The Islanders are worthy of a move at this kind of price.

It's fair to say that the Islanders have been far more consistent this season than the Penguins.

New York comes into this one holding one of the most threatening offenses in the NHL right now. The Isles are averaging 3.67 goals per game on the year and have one of the best duos in the NHL up front in Bailey and Tavares.

They take on a Penguins team here that just can't find any sort of stability. The Pens have been extremely sketchy on the defensive side of things, allowing well over 3 goals per game and just not clearing the zone when needed. They allow the opposition to really work the puck around and find open shots, an obvious recipe for disaster.

Some trends to note. Islanders are 10-1 in their last 11 games following a loss of 3 or more goals.Islanders are 5-1 in their last 6 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.

This New York team is impressive and worth a move at this kind of opening price.

Back New York.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NHL ML Play

Montreal -101

The Canadiens are a nice opening price here on Tuesday night.

Montreal has finally turned a corner and look like the team everybody expected them to be heading into this season.

Montreal has rattled off 5 straight wins and the offense has completely taken off. Montreal tallied 16 goals in a home and home sweep of the Red Wings, which included a 10 goal outburst. This has been a long time coming as it's the first time all season we have seen signs of life from this team.

At home, they've also played a majority of their better hockey here. Montreal has gone 8-5-2, allowing just 2.5 goals per game.

Some trends to note. Canadiens are 4-0 in their last 4 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.Canadiens are 4-0 in their last 4 games following a win.

This team is red hot right now and at this kind of price, they're worth backing.

Take Montreal.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NHL ML Play

New York Islanders -105

The Islanders are price here that makes them a solid move for us.

New York have continued to provide one of the most potent offenses in the NHL.

The Islanders are averaging 3.72 goals per game this season and as of late, Josh Bailey has been the spark plug to this team. Bailey leads the team with 30 points and has 12 over the last 8 games. His energy has really been something a lot of this team has fed off, as New York is really in a nice groove here thus far into the season.

They meet with a Florida team that has had some struggles this year. The Panthers sit under .500 and at home this year, they are giving up 3.75 goals per game, one of the worst marks in the NHL. This is not a good matchup for them by any means, given the firepower the Isles have.

Some trends to note. Islanders are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. Atlantic.Islanders are 4-1 in their last 5 road games.

This price is too nice to pass up on.

Back New York.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NHL ML Play

Toronto -109

The Maple Leafs are at a nice price here against the Oilers on Thursday night.

Toronto has experienced a lot of ups and downs this year, but they've really never completely let the bottom fall out of them.

This team has one of the best offenses in the NHL, putting in 3.69 goals per road game as they really work the puck around well and create some nice looks in front of the net. Toronto has got contributions from a lot of different players, but Nazem Kadri in particular has been one who has stepped up. He's tallied 11 points over the past 11 contests and his energy is really creating a spark for this team.

Edmonton comes into this one just 5-7 at home on the year, giving up 3.58 goals per game there. They have been one of the major disappointments so far, really not creating much in the early going of this season.

Some trends to note. Maple Leafs are 5-1 in their last 6 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.Maple Leafs are 4-1 in their last 5 road games.

Give the edge to Toronto here.

Back Toronto.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NHL ML Play

Winnipeg Jets -126

The Jets have been a very surprising team here thus far into the season and they continue to be on the upward trend. 

Here, they are at a nice price in Colorado and worth a move. 

The Jets come into this one playing some solid puck on the road. They have gone 7-4-2 on the road, while allowing just 2.5 goals per game. Overall, this team is putting in 3.29 goals per contest and they pose one of the more threatening offenses in the NHL.

They have also dominated this head to head series recently. The Jets are a solid 5-2 in the last 7 against the Avalanche and will see their defense that is certainly struggling this season. Colorado is giving up well over 3 goals per game this season, as they simply cannot clear the zone which turns into easy shots in front of the net.

Some trends to note. Jets are 4-1 in their last 5 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation. Jets are 15-4 in their last 19 vs. Western Conference.

The Jets are not a team to overlook here.

Back Winnipeg.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NHL ML Play

Toronto Maple Leafs +101

The Leafs are a nice price on Tuesday night on the road here in Calgary. 

Toronto continues to be one of the top tier teams in the NHL this season as the offense continues to gain more and more steam. They have been near the top in terms of goals per game as they're putting in 3.48 overall as a team. That number even jumps on the road, as they're averaging 3.67. 

Auston Matthews has been the biggest part of that success, as he leads the team with 23 points. He's been almost a spark for this offense as a whole, as his energy really is fed off of. 

Calgary's struggles on the defensive end aren't going to do them any favors either. They are getting outscored on average per game 3.13-2.91. G Mike Smith owns a GAA of 2.66 this season and comes in off a performance that saw him allow 5 goals in a loss to Dallas.

Some trends to note. Maple Leafs are 5-2 in their last 7 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Maple Leafs are 7-3 in their last 10 overall.

Look for Toronto to really turn the pressure up offensively. 

Take Toronto.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NHL ML Play

Montreal +100

The Canadiens have value here at a PK price against Columbus on Monday night.

Columbus does come into this one red hot, but don't overlook Montreal in this spot. The Canadiens have looked like they have the abilities to turn things around after what has been a slow start to the season and the return of Carey Price to the lineup may be the boost this team needed.

Price returned to the lineup and turned in 36 saves in a shutout win over Buffalo. Price had missed 10 games with an injury, which is something this team can't afford to miss as he's such a crucial part of this defense.

Montreal has also played very well against the Eastern Conference. The Canadiens have won 5 of their last 7 against the East as it's always tough for these Eastern Conference teams to come into Montreal and grab a win.

Some trends to note. Home team is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.

The home side has really dominated this matchup as of late. Given the return of Price and the momentum it brings with Montreal, this one is worth a move.

Back Montreal.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NHL ML Play

Tampa Bay -113

The Lightning head into Washington on Friday and have the edge here given this price. 

Washington has just been spotty this season. We've backed them enough to really get to know them this year and they're still in a spot where they have to figure things out. They've bounced back and forth in the win and loss column, really just not playing with any sort of confidence. 

The Lightning meanwhile have won 6 of 7 overall and find themselves with the best record in the NHL. 

It stems from a little bit of everything going right so far, but their road play is something to note here. They come into Friday a solid 7-1-0-1, outscoring the opposition 4.22-2.33. 

Some trends to note here. Lightning are 7-1 in their last 8 vs. a team with a winning record. Lightning are 10-2 in their last 12 games playing on 1 days rest.

Tampa Bay is in a really nice spot here. This price is just too good not to be a move. 

Back Tampa Bay.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NHL ML Play

Los Angeles Kings -131

The Kings are in a nice spot here on Wednesday night when they welcome the Winnipeg Jets in.

Los Angeles has one of the best goalies in the NHL right now that is really sparking this team. Jonathan Quick comes in top 10 in save percentage, .926, and in goals against a 2.47.

Quick has continued to really put in solid effort after solid effort, keeping the Kings in almost every game. That also stems from this defensive core as well, who has really put together some solid chemistry in the back.

They take on a Winnipeg Jets team that they have dominated in the past too. The Kings have gone 8-3 over the last 11 head to head meetings. Los Angeles has for more depth and talent up front that will really give the Jets some fits.

Some trends to note. Kings are 5-1 in their last 6 games playing on 2 days rest.

Los Angeles matches up well with the Jets and this is a nice price to lay with them.

Back Los Angeles.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NHL ML Play

San Jose Sharks -145

The Sharks open at a nice price here on Saturday night, at home.

San Jose grabs value because of their defensive efforts at home thus far into the season. They are giving up just 2.45 goals per game and Martin Jones continues to turn in solid performances. He’s really been the backbone to this team so far, as he sits with a GAA of just 2.13 on the season.

Boston also has really been a mess on the defensive end, which adds value here. The Bruins have gave up 3.25 goals per game on the road this season as they continue to get burned on 2nd and 3rd chances on net.

Some trends to note. Bruins are 0-9 in their last 9 games following a win. Sharks are 6-2 in their last 8 overall and are 4-0 in their last 4 games playing on 1 day rest.

Boston has played the worse portion of their hockey on the road this year.

This is a nice price to back to the Sharks here.

Back San Jose.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NHL ML Play

Washington Capitals +120

The Capitals open at a nice price on Tuesday, making them a play for us in this spot. 

Washington took some time at the beginning of the season where they struggled and really couldn't find much more momentum. That is not the case anymore as they are finally playing like the team everybody expected. 

Washington comes into this one winners of back to back games and Braden Holtby is on quite the run. 

The Capitals goalie has recorded 6 straight wins, allowing just 6 goals over the past 4 contests. On top of that, he's owned a SV% of .927 during this nice run he's endured. 

Some trends to note here. Capitals are 5-1 in their last 6 overall. Capitals are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game.

Washington has a nice edge here. With how well they're playing, this price is extremely nice on the visitors.

Back Washington.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NHL ML Play

Washington Capitals -159

The Capitals are worthy of a move here on Sunday against Edmonton. 

Washington continues to get healthier, which in turn is starting to show some results. The Capitals come in off a dominating performance against the Penguins last time out and bring a lot of momentum into this one. 

Washington will get some more depth added to them here on Sunday, as Brett Connolly is expected to return. Connolly has been battling a concussion injury, but has been given the green light and should be ready to go here against Edmonton. 

Head to head wise, the Capitals have dominated this series lately. They are winners in 4 of the last 5, which includes a 5-2 win in Edmonton back in October.

Some trends to note. Capitals are 4-1 in their last 5 overall. Capitals are 39-12 in their last 51 games playing on 1 days rest.

Washington is at a nice price here. They are playing with extreme confidence and match up very well with Edmonton.

Back Washington.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NHL ML Play

Chicago Blackhawks +116

The Blackhawks are in a nice spot here on Saturday night against Carolina.

The Hurricanes come in off the first leg of their back to back which is never an easy task. It's an even harder task when you have to deal with this Chicago team. 

The Blackhawks continue to bounce back and forth in the win and loss column and sooner or later the giant beast is going to wake up. This Blackhawks team is simply too deep and too talented to not be playing at a high level. 

They matchup well here with Carolina, who is scoring just 2.17 goals per home game this season. The Canes have had little luck working in the opponents end as they really aren't much of a possession team. 

Some trends to note. Blackhawks are 7-1 in their last 8 vs. Metropolitan. Blackhawks are 4-1 in their last 5 Saturday games.

This is a prime spot to turn things up for the Blackhawks against a tired team and one that doesn't really score much.

Back Chicago.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NHL ML Play

Columbus Blue Jackets -135

The Columbus Blue Jackets open at a nice price here on Friday night.

Columbus sees a Hurricanes team that is still looking to find themselves this season. Coming in with a 5-5-1-2 record, Carolina just can't pick up any sort of steam whatsoever yet.

That doesn't bode well here against this Columbus team, that has had so much success against them. Specifically, G Sergei Bobrovsky, who has been dominant against the Canes. He comes into Friday boasting a 9-5 record while holding a GAA of just 2.11.

At home this year, Columbus has been lock down defensively. They are allowing just 2.12 GA, one of the best marks in the NHL.

Some trends to note.  Hurricanes are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.Hurricanes are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.

This is just too low of a price to pass up on. The Jackets are a much better team and with home ice and a huge goalie edge, this is worth a move.

Back Columbus.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NHL ML Play

Edmonton -120

The Oilers are turning the corner here and are at a nice price on Thursday. 

Edmonton comes in off a victory and they grabbed a win over this Devils team last week, which is certainly something to read into here. A 6-3 win over the Devils saw Connor McDavid capture 3 assists in the win, as he continues to be the spark to this team. 

Also note here that the Devils are fading after their hot start. New Jersey was one of the most surprising teams and still may be, but their 0-2-1 record over their last 3 games is a major concern for them.

They are getting back to their old ways as they continue to allow easy goals in front and are struggling to get any good looks themselves. 

Some trends to note. Oilers are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. a team with a winning record. Oilers are 19-7 in their last 26 Thursday games.

Edmonton is getting the Devils at the right time. They're fading and fading quickly, which gives value to the visitors.

Back Edmonton.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NHL ML Play

San Jose +100

The Sharks open at PK price on Wednesday night and they have value at home here against the Lightning. 

There is no doubt that Tampa Bay has been one of the top teams in the NHL this season, but San Jose really matches up well with them on my fronts. 

The Sharks for starters only allow 2.31 goals per game. Martin Jones has been solid all around in the back and has really anchored this defense and comes in red hot. He has gone 7-3 on the season and has his GAA under 2.00. 

Tampa Bay has also really just struggled overall when playing San Jose. They have dropped 12 of the last 16 head to head meetings as well as gone 3-9-1 in their last 13 game in San Jose. 

Some trends to note. Sharks are 5-0 in their last 5 games playing on 3 or more days rest. Sharks are 4-0 in their last 4 overall.

Tampa Bay struggles when traveling out this way. Given that and the price, this one makes sense.

Back San Jose.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NHL ML Play

New York Islanders -120

The Islanders lay low juice and are a move here on Tuesday.

Edmonton just hasn't been able to figure it out yet. A team with such high hopes comes into this game just 4-8-1-0 and once again will look to avoid back to back losses. Looking to avoid that has been nothing new for them this season. 

This young team faced very little adversity last season and now they are having trouble with it lingering around. 

Facing this Islanders team is not what they need either. New York is 4-0 in their last 4 home games and are a solid 5-0-0-1 overall there. Averaging 5.00 goals per game in that span, this Islanders team is just too threatening and powerful the Oilers. 

Some trends to note. Oilers are 1-9 in the last 10 meetings in New York. Home team is 15-3 in the last 18 meetings.

Trends wise, Edmonton has been abysmal in New York lately. On top of that, the home team is just flat out dominant in this case. 

Factoring everything in, this price makes a lot of sense.

Back New York.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NHL ML Play

Washington Capitals +100

The Capitals open at a nice price here and are valuable in this spot.

Washington looks as if they're finally grabbing some momentum as they took down the Islanders last time out. The Capitals have been up and down to start this season, but the talent level is above and beyond a lot of teams in the league.

It will be extremely rare to find them at this kind of price in a couple months.

Washington matches up well here as Boston just doesn't have the defense to slow teams down. They rank 19th with 3.0 goals against, as this Washington offense that is so powerful should have a field day in the Bruins zone. The Caps will keep throwing shots on net and keep attacking for rebounds, as Evgeny Kuznetsov and Alex Ovechkin are two of the biggest threats in the NHL.

Some trends to note. Capitals are 10-3 in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.Capitals are 56-18 in their last 74 vs. Atlantic.

This spot makes a lot of sense here, as well as the price.

Back Washington.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NHL ML Play

Anaheim Ducks -107

Anaheim at this kind of opening price is a nice play on Friday night. 

The Predators have been a solid fade on the road this season. Nashville is looking to avoid losing their 6th road contest in 8 games as they really haven't been able to generate much success on either end of the ice away from Nashville. 

They are one of the worst scoring offenses on the road and defensively they are giving up 2.7 goals per game. They come in with very little momentum, if any at all, as they dropped the opener of this road trip 4-1 in San Jose. This is a serious problem for the Preds going forward here as the road trip could really send them in a spiral if they're not careful.

Some trends to note. Predators are 1-4 in their last 5 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Predators are 2-8 in their last 10 road games.

This is a nice spot to fade the Preds. Anaheim plays well at home and with how much of a struggle the Preds are overall on the road, this is not a good situational spot for Nashville.

Back Anaheim.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NHL ML Play

Buffalo -110

Buffalo is at a PK price here against the Coyotes on Thursday, which gives them tremendous value.

Arizona has easily been the worst team in the NHL thus far, without a doubt. They come into Thursday with just 1 win and on both sides of the puck they have been horrendous. Allowing 4.31 goals per game, this defense is the worst in the NHL. They simply have not been able to clear the zone or protect the area around the net.

It also stems from their offense not being able to control the puck at all up front. That doesn't bode well for them against this Buffalo team that has weapons like Jason Pominville and Evander Kane. The duo each has 6 goals a piece and are progressively heating up in sync.

Some trends to note.  Sabres are 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in Arizona.Sabres are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.

Buffalo has dominated this head to head series. Given that and the price, this one makes a lot of sense.

Back Buffalo.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NHL ML Play

Washington Capitals -140

The Capitals are in a prime spot here Thursday night.

Washington's offense has shown signs of heating up again and when they're on, things are extremely difficult for opposing defenses. The Capitals will see a defense that is giving up 3.08 goals per game this season. This is the perfect team to see to get the offense over the hump and really start putting the pressure back on.

Along with that, Caps goalie Braden Holtby has flourished in his career against New York. He owns a 12-6 record, with just a 2.28 GAA.

New York has dropped 5 of the last 7 meetings in Washington and has really struggled overall in the past few seasons against the Caps.

Some trends to note. Capitals are 63-26 in their last 89 home games.Capitals are 23-10 in their last 33 vs. a team with a winning record.

Washington is in a nice spot to really right the ship here and gain some momentum. This one makes a ton of sense.

Back Washington.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NHL ML Play

Chicago Blackhawks -143

It is very rare to find Chicago at this kind of a price, at home.

Chicago is in the midst of an odd losing streak that has seen them drop 3 straight games, which is very uncharacteristic for them. The Blackhawks are easily one of the top teams in the NHL, but they just haven't been able to find that rhythm yet. However, that is not alarming at all and they matchup nicely with the Flyers.

Chicago is still one of the most attack minded teams. You can tell that almost every guy that steps foot on the ice is a scoring threat. They will come at you restlessly and that is something Philadelphia has struggled to handle this year.

The Flyers are certainly on a low point too, as they fell to the Coyotes last time out, at home, which resulted in Arizona's first win of the season.

Some trends to note. Blackhawks are 6-0 in their last 6 vs. Metropolitan. Blackhawks are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.

Chicago is going to really be able to dictate the play of this game, as this price is a nice one on them.

Back Chicago.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NHL ML Play

Ottawa Senators -106

The Senators welcome in Montreal on Monday night and here it's the Senators with value.

Ottawa catches a Montreal team that has been very sluggish and slow out of the gates this season. It's been a little bit of everything that has gone wrong for Montreal thus far.

Starting on the offensive end, they just have zero weapons to work with right now. Nobody is stepping up or making the big play, as they're only average 2.00 goals per game. With the amount of threats this team has, there should be a lot more action from them. The confidence is down right now and they are very tentative to take shots.

Along with that, their defense has been about as sloppy as it gets. Easy goals and easy rebounds in front have them as one of the worst defensive teams to start the season.

Some trends to note.  Canadiens are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.Canadiens are 2-8 in their last 10 overall.

Montreal is a mess right now. Given that and the offensive firepower from the Sens, this price is a good one for us.

Back Ottawa.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NHL ML Play

Columbus Blue Jackets -145

The Blue Jackets are at a nice price here on Monday against the Bruins.

Columbus catches a Bruins team that is certainly down after another late loss. Boston dropped at the buzzer in overtime last time out against the Kings, as they continue to struggle with some unfortunate plays late in games.

They run into a Columbus team that is rather hot too. They've won 6 of their last 9 overall and offensively this team is hitting a nice stride early. The Blue Jackets have averaged 3.00 goals per game, as this team is extremely aggressive, which should matchup well here with a very timid Bruins team.

Columbus enters play also a solid 4-2 at home this season. They are averaging 3.17 goals per game to just 1.83 they're conceding.

Some trends to note.  Bruins are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. Eastern Conference.Bruins are 1-6 in their last 7 Monday games.

This a nice spot and price on Columbus.

Back Columbus.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NHL ML Play

Los Angeles Kings +109

The Kings at this price are a nice move for us on Thursday night.

Los Angeles continues to find ways to get points and grab wins on the season. They enter play a solid 7-1-1 on the season and have done everything right thus far. They are outscoring their opponents on average 3.44-2.11.

They have all the momentum right now as G Jonathan Quick has been the backbone to this team. After missing a majority of last season, Quick has started this season off with a 2.15 GAA and a SV% of .934.

Along with that, Montreal has been a struggle this season so far. While they finally got back in the win column, they still own just a 2-6-1 record and are looking to find a spark in away. They are playing sloppy and lifeless hockey right now, which doesn't match up well with Los Angeles.

Some trends to note. Kings are 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.Kings are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.

Los Angeles is just too nice of a price here.

Back the Kings.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NHL ML PLay

Pittsburgh Penguins -148

The Penguins are worth the move here on Tuesday night. 

Pittsburgh faces an Edmonton team that is just so vulnerable on the defensive end. The Oilers are giving up 3.14 goals per game as they simply cannot slow down opposing offenses. That certainly doesn't give them any confidence here taking on a Penguins team that is attack minded given how many weapons they have. 

Pittsburgh is averaging nearly 3.5 goals per game, as they're playing with the most momentum they've had all season. They've won 3 straight games and have looked to turn the corner after a very inconspicuous start to the year. 

Edmonton is just 2-5 on the season, as they're enduring struggles themselves all over the place. They haven't had anybody step up yet and that task gets even taller against this Pittsburgh team.

Some trends to note. Penguins are 4-0 in their last 4 games playing on 2 days rest. Penguins are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning % below .400.

It's always tough for teams to come into Pittsburgh and leave victorious. This isn't a bad price on the Penguins.

Back Pittsburgh.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NHL ML Play

New York Rangers -117

The Rangers host the Sharks Monday night and have value at this low of a price.

New York has struggled out of the gates, but they may be finally turning the corner here.

The Rangers come in off a win over the Predators, which comes after earning a point in each of the previous two games. New York has finally looked smooth on the offensive end and is maintaining a lot of possession, something that was missing early on this season.

This team is extremely deep and they're finally starting to get results. Jimmy Vesey, Chris Kreider and Jesper Fast all tallied their first goals this season, which should really wake them up offensively.

Some trends to note. Rangers are 22-8 in their last 30 vs. Western Conference. Rangers are 29-11 in their last 40 vs. Pacific.

New York is playing much better in the recent games and given their success against the West and Pacific in particular, this one makes sense.

Back New York.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NHL ML Play

Vegas +120

The Golden Knights have been no joke through the first 6 games of the season. They are at plus money here on Saturday night, giving them value against the Blues. 

Vegas has started their franchise a solid 5-1 as they have really built some early momentum. It's started on the offensive end, as they're averaging 3.33 goals per game. 

Home ice has also been nice for them. They've won 3 of their first 4 games in Vegas, as the offensive has seemed to feed off the high energy crowds thus far. They're putting in 4.0 goals per home game thus far and Oscar Lindberg has been behind some of this early success. He's tallied goals in the last 2 games and 3 goals overall this season, a nice addition for this teams depth that they have.

Some trends to note. Blues are 2-5 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game. Blues are 1-5 in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.

Vegas has value here, given how well they've played, especially at home.

Back Vegas.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NHL ML Play

Buffalo Sabres -145

Buffalo opens as home favorites here and have value at this given price.

Buffalo comes in off an overtime loss to the Knights, but they are certainly taking steps in the right direction. Don't forget, this team completely flipped things upside with this organization in the offseason. They're finally get their feet underneath them and this is a very nice matchup for them.

Vancouver comes in off a back to back for starters. The Canucks have been shaky so far into the season and that stems from lack of depth and their ability to slow teams down on the counter.

Neither team has played well on the road in this head to head series either. The home team has gone 16-5-1 in the last 22 meetings.

Some other trends to note.  Canucks are 6-20 in their last 26 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.Canucks are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. Atlantic.

Vancouver is just a struggle and situationally, this is not a good spot.

Back Buffalo.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NHL ML Play

Ottawa Senators -150

The Senators are worth the move here against the Devils on Thursday night.

Ottawa has earned at least one point in all but one game thus far into the 2017-2018 campaign. The Senators have shown plenty signs of brightness and reason for optimism, as they have seen a lot of offensive production.

Although they did struggle against the Canucks, the Senators completed a perfect 3 game stretch prior to that, as they tallied 12 goals against Calgary and Edmonton. Along with that, Captain Erik Karlsson made his debut as Ottawa just got much stronger on both sides of the puck with him returning.

Ottawa is averaging 3.17 goals per game to just 1.83 that they are conceding, one of the best ratios thus far into the season.

Some trends to note. Devils are 8-20 in their last 28 Thursday games. Devils are 3-11 in their last 14 road games.

Ottawa is worth the juice here. They are playing extremely well and situationally in this spot, New Jersey hasn't been good.

Back Ottawa.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NHL ML Play

Detroit -110

We're in a major let down spot for the Maple Leafs here on Wednesday night.

Toronto went into Washington and held the high powered Capitals scoreless in a 2-0 shutout win on Tuesday night. Here, they return home and are in a back to back situation against a Red Wings team that has been very dangerous.

Detroit enters play 4-2 thus far and G Jimmy Howard is a huge reason for that.

He comes in with a 3-1-0 record, a .197 goals-against average, and a save percentage of .942.

Detroit has had early season success thanks to the defense and the ability to find the back of the net with their new found aggression. After being one of the worst scoring teams last season, they have opened the campaign averaging 3.17 goals per game.

Some trends to note.  Maple Leafs are 15-36 in their last 51 vs. a team with a winning % above .600.Maple Leafs are 8-22 in their last 30 Wednesday games.

This is certainly a let down spot as we should see the Wings really catch the Maple Leafs on their heels.

Back Detroit.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 7* NHL ML Play

Columbus Blue Jackets -105

The Blue Jackets and Jets battle on Tuesday and the visitors have value at this given price.

Columbus has raced out of the gates and it's been sort of a "never die" mentality thus far. They have came from behind numerous times already, with the latest being a 5-4 win over the Wild.

The Jackets have jumped to 4-1 on the season and as they're averaging 3.20 goals per game, compared to just 2.20 that they are conceding. Columbus gets a huge edge here as this Jets team continues to be one of the worst defensively.

Winnipeg has allowed 3.60 goals per game and that number jumps to 4.00 when they're at home. This defense just has so many gaps and allows too many rebounds, which Columbus will take advantage of here.

Some trends to note. Blue Jackets are 15-3 in their last 18 games playing on 2 days rest.Blue Jackets are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.

This price is too nice to pass up on here.

Back Columbus.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NHL ML Play

San Jose -140

The Sharks welcome in the Islanders on Saturday night and with the way the Isles have played on the road thus far, this one gives an edge to the Sharks. 

The Islanders have played in 2 road games this season, and they've been outscored on average 4-1 in those 2 games. Overall, they've allowed 3.25 goals per game, as they really haven't gained any traction in the early week plus of this season. 

On the San Jose side of things, this team is full of veterans who aren't pleased with the team's start to the season. Joe Pavelski in particular expressed his displeasure and really wanted to light a fuel under his team here heading into Saturday. 

San Jose has been notorious for playing well inside the SAP Center in the past, which gives them a nice situation to right the ship here.

Some trends to note. Sharks are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Sharks are 7-2 in their last 9 vs. Metropolitan.

San Jose is the better team and with home ice advantage here, look for them to really be aggressive early. 

Back San Jose.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NHL ML Play

Columbus -135

The Blue Jackets lay small juice here at home on Friday and have value at this price.

Columbus has got out of the gates much quicker than the Rangers at this point. The Jackets enter play 2-1, while the Rangers have dropped 3 of their first 4 games.

New York has seen their defense really let them down thus far. Allowing 3.75 goals per game, the Rangers will also be playing in just their 2nd road game. The first one saw them concede 8 goals, as they simply allowed too many counter attacks and easy rebounds in front of the net.

Columbus should be able to pick on both of those in this case. The Blue Jackets are an extremely aggressive team and like to really put the puck on goal and all collapse down. This is a nice matchup for them and they have the edge here with that in mind.

Some trends to note.  Rangers are 0-5 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.Rangers are 0-4 in their last 4 road games.

This price is too thin here.

Back Columbus.

Good Luck. Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NHL ML Play

Florida Panthers -111

The Panthers are in a nice spot situationally here on Thursday night.

While St. Louis has started the season off hot at 4-0, this will mark their 3rd game in 4 days. The Blues are in a real let down spot here as fatigue will play a huge role, as this road trip doesn't stop here either.

As for the Panthers, they are in a nice spot here themselves. They have been off since Oct. 7, which given their history, this is a very nice spot for them. Florida has gone 18-8 in their last 26 games playing on 3 days of rest or more.

Some trends to note. Panthers are 18-8 in their last 26 games playing on 3 or more days rest.Panthers are 13-6 in their last 19 vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

Florida has been an attack minded team through their first two games of the season. This is a nice spot for them here.

Back Florida.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NHL ML Play

Nashville Predators -146

The Predators will come home for the first time all season long here on Tuesday and have value at the given price.

Nashville opened the season with back to back road games against the Bruins and Penguins on the road, which isn't the most ideal situation.

They will host here Tuesday at a place where they were completely dominant in the regular season and postseason in the 2016 season. Nashville finished the regular season 24-9-8 at home and this place will be even more electric this season given the unfinished business the Preds have.

The Flyers were also one of the worst road teams last year. Philadelphia went 14-22-5 and this will be the final stop on a 3 game road trip to open the season, which means the focus may not totally be there as they are set to get home.

Some trends to note.  Flyers are 8-22 in their last 30 road games.Flyers are 4-12 in their last 16 games following a win.

This is just not a good spot for the Flyers.

Back Nashville.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NHL ML Play

Columbus Blue Jackets +112

The Blue Jackets head into Carolina on Tuesday and at plus money, they are worthy of a move here.

The Blue Jackets opened the season going 1-1 as they blew out the Islanders, but couldn't find much against the Blackhawks the following night. They have a couple huge edges here in this one entering Tuesday.

It starts with G Sergei Bobrovsky. He comes into this one 8-5-0 with a 2.21 GAA against Carolina in his career. His game always seems to rise a few levels when he sees Carolina, as things will be tough on this front line for the Hurricanes.

Along with that, Josh Anderson will return to the lineup. Because of a contract dispute, Anderson was sent to the AHL to get some conditioning in. He played such a huge part in this CBJ run last year and having him back is a huge boost.

Some trends to note. Blue Jackets are 13-3 in their last 16 games playing on 2 days rest.Blue Jackets are 13-4 in their last 17 Tuesday games.

Grabbing the better team, at plus money, is certainly a nice play here.

Back Columbus.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NHL ML Play

Washington +100

Washington is already off to a rapid start just 2 games in. Here, we get them at PK price which has a lot of value to work with.

The Capitals have averaged 5 goals per game through their first two games this season, both accounting for wins. Washington's Alex Ovechkin has been running wild thus far. Through the first two games, he's accounted for seven goals as he tallied a hat trick in the first and followed that up with a 4 goal performance against Montreal.

This team is clicking on all cylinders right now, as defensively they have been lock down. Opponents averaged just 2 goals per game through the first two, as Braden Holtby has been shutdown, per usual.

Washington has had a lot of success against the Lightning as well. They outscored them 10-4 last season and have earned a point in 8 straight games.

Some trends to note. Capitals are 5-1 in their last 6 road games.Capitals are 17-4 in their last 21 Monday games.

This price is too nice to pass up on.

Back Washington.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NHL ML Play

Boston Bruins -130

The Nashville Predators had quite the run in 2016. Nashville came just a pair of wins shy of a Stanley Cup Championship, a run that saw the city of Nashville go into a state of frenzy it will almost never experience again. 

This is going to be somewhat of a letdown spot for them. 

Given that run last season and now to playing a regular season game, on the road, with the crowd against them is not going to be an easy task right off the bat. There will be plenty of emotions running through them here, which isn't a good thing. 

Boston is not an easy first opponent either. The Bruins were bounced in the first round last year, but they built a solid core of youth and veterans that is poised to really grow this season. The Bruins also have a huge edge head to head. 

Boston has won 6 of the last 7 in this series and the home team has won 12 of the last 14. 

This price is nice on them as we should see an emotional letdown combined with the Bruins getting out early.

Back Boston.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NHL ML Play

Toronto Maple Leafs -110

The Maple Leafs open the season in Winnipeg and have value at a PK price here.

Toronto was a playoff team in the 2016-2017 season, as they finished 13 games above the .500 mark and 4th in the Atlantic Division.

Toronto just has so many weapons and this team is only growing and gelling with one another. It starts with Auston Matthews (40 goals and 29 assists in 82 games) and goes through William Nylander (26 powerplay points) and Mitch Marner (42 assists). This trio is just a small sample size of how good this team can be.

This talented group should be able to carve their way past this Winnipeg defense that was 4th worst in the NHL last season.

Some trends to note. Jets are 3-7 in their last 10 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.

Give the edge to Toronto here. They're better on both sides of the puck and should find plenty of success with their aggressive play.

Back Toronto.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NHL ML Play

Pittsburgh Penguins +139

The Penguins and Predators clash in Game 4 and this is an interesting price on the Penguins here. 

Pittsburgh took Games 1 and 2, but took a shot to the jaw in Game 3 after getting knocked around 5-1. It's no secret Nashville is a tough place to play, but the Pens are still in a solid position even after the loss. 

They still hold home ice no matter what, but can completely flip the script and take control of the series with a win. 

Pittsburgh is the better team. They have much more of an attack and depth in this series. Getting them at this kind of price is extremely nice, which is likely something you will not see any other time.

Some trends to note. Penguins are 39-13 in their last 52 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game. Penguins are 41-14 in their last 55 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.

Pittsburgh is the better team and with this price, it's just too nice to pass up on.

Back Pittsburgh.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NHL ML Play

Anaheim Ducks -114

The Ducks have been a popular move for us this series and with Game 7 on Wednesday, they're certainly worth a move here.

This is a veteran team that has had plenty of their roster play in high pressured situations such as this. 

Anaheim was knocked around 7-1 in Game 6 and while that does give Edmonton some confidence, there was a silver lining in all that. The Ducks got to rest some key players, which will prove to be a huge advantage going forward here in Game 7.

Some trends to note. Ducks are 11-2 in their last 13 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game. Ducks are 5-1 in their last 6 Wednesday games.

This is a nice spot for Anaheim. Look for them to bounce back in a big way and use that home ice to their advantage here. 

Back Anaheim.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NHL ML Play

Anaheim Ducks +109

The Ducks are locked in and look to finish this series out on Sunday night. Here at plus money, they have value. 

After going down 2-0 in the series, Anaheim has rattled off 3 straight wins and are on fire right now. It was an epic comeback in Game 5 to steal the lead in the series as this team is now playing with all the momentum and confidence in the world. 

Edmonton is showing their flaws as they are just too young of a team and when their backs are against the wall, they cave. 

The Ducks continue to pick apart this Oilers defense, as Anaheim is doing an exceptional job at crashing the net and really putting the pressure on.

Some trends to note. Ducks are 5-0 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Ducks are 14-3 in their last 17 games following a win.

This is the Ducks game to lose here as they simply have every ounce of momentum right now.

Back Anaheim.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NHL ML Play

Anaheim Ducks +107

Getting the better team, at plus money here, is the move on Wednesday night. 

The Ducks have been a popular pick for us this postseason and they've certainly came through for us. Getting them at this kind of price with the pressure back on the Oilers is a lucrative play. 

Anaheim entered the postseason one of the hottest teams in the NHL and after dropping 2 games at home, they battled back in Game 3 to get right back in the series. 

This is the experience factor. Anaheim has plenty of veterans that are really stepping things up now. The pressure is on Edmonton and with how youthful they are, this is a spot where they will make plenty of mistakes. 

Some trends to note. Ducks are 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Ducks are 7-1 in their last 8 games following a win.

This is a nice move on Anaheim and with how well they're playing despite being down 2-1, look for them to even things up Wednesday.

Back Anaheim ML.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NHL ML Play

Ottawa Senators +145

Ottawa and New York clash in Game 3 and here the visitors aren't a bad move by any means. 

Ottawa is playing with extreme confidence right now and has this New York team on the ropes. The Senators haven't really gotten any exposure at all this season and honestly, that's a good thing. 

The Senators have flown under the radar this season and with how well they're playing on both sides of the puck right now, there is no telling what they can do here. Knowing they have a shot to put this series basically to rest, they can lean on their defensive pressure to really fluster the Rangers. 

New York is on their heels, especially after having a chance to win both Games 1 and 2. 

Some trends to note. Senators are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. Eastern Conference. Senators are 4-1 in their last 5 road games.

This is a nice spot for Ottawa. With this kind of price, they're worth the move.

Back Ottawa ML.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NHL ML Play

Penguins -125

The Pittsburgh Penguins look to take a 3-0 series lead on Monday night, and all the chips seem to be in place for that to happen.

The Penguins come home for game three after dominating the first two games. In the last game they put a thrashing on the Capitals winning 6-2.

The Capitals Braden Holtby was chased from goal after allowing three goals on 14 shots in game two. He is going to be starting game three for the Capitals, but his confidence has to be still rattled, which will be the downfall in this game.

The Capitals know this game is a must win so they are going to be pressing, and when a team does that, a lot of the time the results aren't good. They will be pressing so much for goals I think it will leave them exposed in the defensive zone.

Some trends to note. Penguins are 6-1 in their last 7 overall and are 6-0 in their last 6 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game. Capitals are 0-6 in the last 6 meetings in Pittsburgh and are 1-6 in their last 7 Conference Semifinals games.

The Penguins will take the 3-0 lead, and with them not heavily favored they have a lot of value. 

Back Pittsburgh.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NHL ML Play

Ottawa +104

The Senators welcome in the Rangers to start the 2nd round of the NHL Playoffs and they hold value here at plus money. 

Ottawa has been one of the more surprising teams this season and they're doing it a lot of different ways. 

The Senators are one of the best defensive teams in the NHL and really are dominant at possessing the puck. That is their biggest advantage here. 

They do such a great job holding the puck in the opponents zone and not allowing them to gain any sort of momentum or steam. Expect them to really fluster the Rangers with that here, as New York loves to get out and try to play fast, which is something Ottawa just won't allow.

Some trends to note. Senators are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference. Senators are 7-2 in their last 9 Thursday games.

Ottawa has a lot of advantages here. Expect them to really frustrate New York here on Thursday.

Back Ottawa.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NHL ML Play

San Jose -138

The Sharks nearly stole control of the series, but instead have their backs against the wall in Game 6. However, given how well they play at home, this is a nice spot and price.

San Jose showed just how good they are at home last time these two teams met here. The Sharks took out some frustration in a 7 goal performance. This is the same case. After coughing up a chance in Game 5, expect them to come out firing here. 

This is a veteran team. They have so many guys who have been in situations like this. 

Edmonton has played exceptionally well but now is the time their youth does show, especially with the crowd against them. Sharks G Martin Jones has always been one of the top goalies in the NHL. Look for him to exploit that Oilers youth here and really frustrate them on Saturday. 

This isn't a bad juiced price. With the Sharks at home and what we saw them do last time inside this building, they're worth the move. 

Back San Jose ML.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NHL ML Play

San Jose +117

The Sharks evened things back in Game 4 and now it's time for them to make their move in this series. At this price, they're worth a move. 

You could certainly tell the Sharks meant all business in Game 4. After being shutout in back to back games, they came out firing, putting up a ridiculous 7 spot on the Oilers. The momentum has completely shifted after that. 

We saw just how good this Sharks team can be. They crashed the net, they found open lanes, and simply smothered the Oilers defensively. With the confidence now in the Sharks corner, along with the veteran experience, this young team from Edmonton has to feel the pressure now. 

Some trends to note. Sharks are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game. Sharks are 90-44 in their last 134 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.

This is a nice price on the better team. Back the Sharks here to take back control of this series. 

Back San Jose.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NHL ML Play

Chicago Blackhawks +110

The Blackhawks look to avoid a sweep in the first round in Nashville on Thursday. 

We backed them in Game 3 and they blew a 2 goal lead, along with a real chance to get back into this series. 

However, this is a veteran team and you never want to count them out. Getting them here at this price is a nice sight. It's always harder for the team to close out the series, than it is for the team hanging on. At this point, down 3-0, the Hawks can play loose knowing it'll take almost a miracle to come back in this series. 

That's not a bad thing though. Getting a team that's loose in the playoffs is rare. With all the pressure on Nashville here, combined with the experience of this Blackhawks roster, Chicago will certainly want to put up a fight and not get swept. 

Some trends to note. Blackhawks are 8-2 in their last 10 vs. a team with a winning record. Blackhawks are 4-1 in their last 5 games playing on 2 days rest.

Roll with the Blackhawks here. They're more experienced in situations like this and should be able to fend off elimination for one night. 

Back Chicago.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NHL ML Play

Anaheim Ducks -103

The Ducks clash with the Flames in Game 4 and here Anaheim has value to close things out. 

Anaheim stormed back in Game 3, erasing a 4-1 deficit to eventually win in overtime to secure a huge grapple on this series. 

The Ducks are just far more experienced and more physical than this Flames team. 

Calgary is extremely young. This is going to be a learning process for them, but in this matchup, there is just too much for them to overcome. 

Anaheim allowing 4 goals is extremely rare. This is one of the best defensive teams in the NHL. Given that in mind, with all the pressure on the Flames here in Game 4, expect Anaheim to come out firing. An early lead would spell doom for Calgary.

Some trends to note. Ducks are 10-1 in their last 11 games following a win. Ducks are 14-2 in their last 16 vs. a team with a winning record.

The Ducks are valuable at this price. Expect them to really get Calgary on their heels early and put relentless pressure on all night. 

Back Anaheim.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NHL ML Play

San Jose -120

The Sharks have struggled through the first 3 games of this Western Conference matchup, but here in Game 4 they have value to work with.

We saw Edmonton steal home ice from the Sharks with a 1-0 in Game 3.

This is where the veteran leadership from the Sharks comes into play. They are an older team that has been in situations like this many times. They'll lean on players like Ben Burns to really step up and play at a top level here in Game 4.

On the other side of things, Edmonton is the kind of team that will fold in pressured situations like this. Leading 2-1, they have a huge chance here. However, they are just such a young team, they're certainly going to struggle with this one being on the road in San Jose. Look for them to get a little rattled here early with the crowd noise.

Some betting trends to note. Oilers are 59-130 in their last 189 vs. Pacific. Oilers are 13-38 in their last 51 Tuesday games.

What we'll see here is a huge difference in mentality from San Jose. They looked tentative in Game 3, but that won't be the case here. They'll come out extremely aggressive here in Game 4.

Back San Jose ML.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NHL ML Play

Chicago Blackhawks -101

Down 2-0, on the road, backs completely against it, the Blackhawks are one of the few teams who can make this comeback.

Here on Monday, they have some value.

Chicago is one of the most experienced playoff teams in the NHL.

The Blackhawks have been in positions, such as this one, many times before. Don't sleep on this team by any means here.

They're far better than Predators and have many more weapons than them.

This is where they'll lean on the experience and the veterans. They've had the younger guys step up through the first two games, but here is where they'll see the likes of Patrick Kane be those go to players and cause havoc.

This is a nice price on Chicago. Look for them to really come out firing here and attack all night, as they get back in this series.

Back Chicago.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NHL ML Play

Columbus Blue Jackets -119

The Blue Jackets are in must win mode here on Sunday night in Columbus. They're not far off in this series and here they have value at this price. 

Columbus played well all season long as they really were one of the best teams defensively. They used that solid defense to turn up the counter attack, which is something they have to do here on Sunday night. The Blue Jackets looked intimidated when playing in Pittsburgh, really packing it in and trying to do too much clearing of the zone, rather than possessing. 

Columbus has to open things up a little bit and really attack. 

Home ice is huge here. They have played some of their best hockey inside Nationwide Arena. Look for that to be a nice edge here.

Some trends to note.  Penguins are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings in Columbus. Home team is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings.

This is a nice price and spot situationally with the Blue Jackets at home on Sunday. 

Back Columbus ML.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NHL ML Play

Boston Bruins -108

Game 2 between Boston and Ottawa takes pale Saturday night and the visitors once again have some value.

We backed the Bruins in Game 1 and it went our way thanks to the Bruins being in situations like this before. 

Boston is using their experience here in a big way. 

After going down 1-0 in Game 1, the Bruins battled back to even things up early in the 3rd and capped things off with a late game winner. The high pressured situations are nothing new to this team. 

The Senators are real new to these kinds of games. This just doesn't bode well for a team that really doesn't have much of an offense. They managed just 6 shots in the 3rd period, as it almost looked like they tensed up a bit given the situation. 

Some trends to note. Bruins are 5-0 in their last 5 Conference Quarterfinals games. Bruins are 5-1 in their last 6 games following a win.

Boston is in a nice spot here. Given the light juice, they're worth a move once again.

Back Boston ML.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NHL ML Play

Nashville +150

A lot of expectations rest with the Blackhawks entering the postseason. Here in Game 1, the visitors from Nashville have value at this price. We saw Wednesday underdogs really give home teams fits. That is likely going to be the case Thursday as well.

The Predators are entering play here with a huge chip on their shoulder as well. Nobody is giving them a shot here. All the talk is about how Chicago is the best team and the team to beat right now. Nashville had a rather impressive season on both sides of the puck.

The Predators average nearly 3 goals per game and concede just 2.7. They are one of the best at possessing the puck, which is what they need to do here.

Some trends to note. Predators are 7-2 in their last 9 vs. Western Conference. Blackhawks are 0-4 in their last 4 overall and are 0-4 in their last 4 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.

Tempo is huge here. Controlling it and getting out early is a must. Nashville has the talent to keep up here and at this price, they're worth a move.

Back Nashville ML.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 7* NHL ML Play

Columbus Blue Jackets +145

The opening price on the Blue Jackets here in Game 1 is just way too high. 

Columbus tapered off a bit down the stretch of the season, which may be a reason why this price is so high. Nonetheless, they are still one of the top teams in the NHL and always play the Penguins tough. 

In this spot, this is one where they can certainly steal home ice.

They've won 2 playoff games in franchise history, both against this Penguins team. They have the capabilities to match with them stride of stride and can really stay physical with them. 

G Sergei Bobrovsky is going to be a huge reason why. He has allowed just a little over the 2 goal mark per game and has accumulated 42 wins on the year. Look for him to make things extremely difficult on the Penguins Wednesday. 

Some trends to consider. Blue Jackets are 13-3 in their last 16 games playing on 2 days rest and are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.

The price is just too much here. Columbus is just as good as Pittsburgh and with how well they've played on the road this season, they're worth a move. 

Back Columbus.

Good Luck, Razor Ray. 

Wednesday 7* NHL ML Playoff Play

Boston Bruins -123

The Bruins clash with the Senators in the First Round of the NHL Playoffs and they have value at this low of juice. 

This is a huge experience gap. 

The Bruins have been to plenty postseasons and have played in many high pressured games. On the flip side of things, the Senators are making a rare visit to the playoffs and things won't necessarily be easy on them here. 

Offensively, Ottawa just can't keep up. They average in the low 2's per game and given how good this Bruins team is defensively, things are going to be extremely tough on them.

Some trends to note. Bruins are 4-0 in their last 4 Conference Quarterfinals games. Bruins are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Experience wise, the Bruins have a huge edge here. Expect them to really put pressure on all night.

Back Boston ML.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NHL ML Play

Nashville -110

The Predators have a lot to play for here on Saturday night. Given this price on them, they have plenty of value.

One thing is assured, Nashville is going to the postseason. That is a huge momentum boost for them heading into this one as they know they will continue playing hockey next week. 

This game holds plenty of importance, given they are playing for seeding right now. The Predators can jump the standings with a couple wins to close the season out and get a Winnipeg defense that is one of the worst in the NHL.

Given how well Nashville is playing offensively at the momentum, they're going to get plenty of chances on net here against the Jets. 

Some trends to note. Predators are 7-1 in their last 8 vs. Western Conference.Predators are 6-1 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game.

The price is certainly nice here. Grab Nashville in this one.

Back Nashville ML.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NHL ML Play

Anaheim Ducks -121

The Ducks welcome in the Blackhawks on Thursday and the home team at this low of a price has value to work with. 

Anaheim has always preached themselves to be one of the best defensive teams in the league. 

They've certainly lived up to that here this season as they only allow 2.4 goals per game. Even better, they have been absolutely dominant as of late when it comes to not allowing anything easy. Anaheim has ignited a flame and nearly ran away with the Pacific Division over the last month. 

Here, this is a nice situational spot for them. They get a Blackhawks team that has dropped 2 straight games and really just hasn't looked good. With how well Anaheim is playing right now, especially at home, this is a real nice spot for them. 

Look for the Ducks to really fluster the Blackhawks here, not allowing them anything easy as they should be able to control the tempo and possession. 

Back Anaheim.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NHL ML Play

Ottawa +141

The Senators have great value here on Thursday night against the Wild. 

Minnesota has been one of the sketchiest teams as of late. They cannot find any sort of stability whatsoever anymore, as both sides of the puck have been real sloppy. 

They get an Ottawa team here who is very dangerous. The Senators are a solid 21-14-0-1 on the road this year, one of the better marks in the NHL when it comes to road teams. Ottawa isn't going to be flashy offensively, but what they do so well is close out games and not allow the opposition to get many chances in the zone. 

The Wild have dropped 4 straight games and right now there is no reason they should be laying this much juice.

Some trends to note. Senators are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. Western Conference. Senators are 19-7 in their last 26 games playing on 1 days rest.

Ottawa plays so well on short rest and here, they have plenty of value at the given price.

Back Ottawa ML.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NHL ML Play

Philadelphia -125

The Flyers playoff hopes aren't much, but they're still alive nonetheless. Here on Tuesday, playing at home gives them some value here. 

The Flyers have been a roller coaster of a team this season, but they really do play well at home. 

Philadelphia enters Tuesday with a record of 21-11-1-3. They've proven they can really beat some of the top teams in the league at home. They picked up some serious steam with their road play, which has been a rare occasion last time out. However, that just gives them more momentum and steam returning to a place where they play so well. 

As for Ottawa this is rare territory for them. They are in some high pressured games, something they really aren't used too. 

Some trends to note. Flyers are 11-3 in their last 14 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation. Flyers are 9-4 in their last 13 vs. Atlantic.

Situationally, the Flyers are in a nice spot here. They play well against the Atlantic and have value at this price.

Back Philadelphia ML.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NHL ML Play

Chicago Blackhawks -124

The Blackhawks clash with the Panthers on Saturday night and here the visitors have some value to work with. 

Chicago is just more dangerous offensively, as they have far more weapons than the Panthers.

The Blackhawks enter play red hot, which makes them even more valuable. They are 6-0-1 in their last 7, as they knocked off the Stars last time out. This team is playing with extreme confidence right now and given their solid road play, this is a nice spot for them. 

Chicago will look to improve on an impressive 23-11-1-0 road slate on the season.

Some trends to note. Blackhawks are 18-4 in their last 22 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game. Blackhawks are 21-5 in their last 26 games playing on 1 days rest.

At this price, there is a lot of value. Chicago is certainly worth a move here.

Back Chicago ML.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NHL ML Play

St. Louis Blues -129

We faded the Flames when they were in Nashville and once again this is a nice spot to fade them. 

The Blues are a solid home team for starters. They have gone a solid 21-11-3-1 at home, while putting in 3 goals per game. They play exceptionally well on the offensive side of the puck as they do not let the visitors get much time of possession. 

These are two teams trending in opposition directions as well. The Blues have won 4 straight games, while Calgary has dropped back to back. The Flames are young and the pressure is now on which doesn't help their cause by any means. Look for the Blues to use their experience in high pressured games here to their advantage. 

Some trends to note. Blues are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. Western Conference. Blues are 12-2 in their last 14 games following a win.

St. Louis is at a nice price and in a nice spot here. 

Back St. Louis ML.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NHL ML Play

Nashville Predators -140

The Predators clash with the Flames here on Thursday night and the Predators are valuable. 

The Flames rattled off 12 wins in their last 14 games and are right in the thick of the playoff race, which is something not many saw coming. Here's the catch with them though, this team is young. Going up against an experienced team like Nashville, who is also fighting for playoff contention, is not a good match up.

The Predators have gone 21-8-5-2 at home, outscoring the opposition 3.22-2.5 this season. 

Calgary is a young team. The pressure is going to increase with every game for them. 

Some trends to note. Predators are 7-3 in their last 10 vs. Pacific. Predators are 7-3 in their last 10 Thursday games.

This is going to be a time to fade the Flames. Given the Predators experience and home success, this is a nice spot.

Back Nashville ML.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NHL ML Play

Pittsburgh Penguins -131

The Penguins hit the road to battle the Senators and at this price, Pittsburgh is a nice move. 

The Penguins have hit such a stride right now and are putting all the pressure on Washington. However, if this game wasn't important enough, they have the Blue Jackets right on their heels just a point behind. 

Pittsburgh has such experience in these types of games and given their road play this year, this is a nice spot situationally. The Penguins have average nearly 3 goals per road game this year, one of the best marks in the NHL. 

Here against Ottawa, they match up well given Ottawa's struggles to score. The Senators don't have many weapons offensively and average just 2.47 goals per home game. 

Some trends to note. Penguins are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. Atlantic. Penguins are 46-17 in their last 63 games playing on 1 days rest.

Given their success against the Atlantic and on short rest, this is a nice price with Pittsburgh. 

Back Pittsburgh ML. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NHL ML Play

Minnesota -137

The Wild catch the Sharks in a nice spot here and have some value here on Tuesday night. 

San Jose was in action on Monday as they went into Dallas and laid a giant egg. Their offense simply couldn't get anything going against one of the worst defenses in the NHL. 

Now, they get a Minnesota team that they've really struggled against. 

Minnesota has gone 8-1-1 in their last 10 meetings at home against San Jose. They dominated the March 5th meeting as the Sharks once again couldn't get anything going offensively. With the Wild a solid 23-10-1 at home, this is a real nice spot for them getting to be on their home ice.

Some trends to note. Wild are 11-3 in their last 14 vs. Pacific. Wild are 23-9 in their last 32 vs. Western Conference.

Situationally, this is just such a nice spot. Lay the small juiced price on the home team that has dominated inside their own building. 

Back Minnesota ML.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NHL ML Play

Boston Bruins -119

The Bruins have a huge opportunity here on Monday to create more separation with Toronto. At this price, there is value on Boston. 

The Bruins had a 4 game winning streak, prior to their loss against Edmonton. Still, aside from that loss, Boston has played exceptionally well as of late. 

Boston is an extremely deep team, which adds to their value. This is a Bruins team that has a lot of different weapons on each line. The deep bench really allows them to switch the lines up when necessary and keeps players fresh. Look for them to really dig deep on Monday against the Maple Leafs, as they should be able to hit them with the fatigue factor. 

Some trends to note. Bruins are 8-2 in their last 10 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game. Bruins are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.

Boston is playing exceptionally well and this is a nice spot for them. 

Back Boston ML.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NHL ML Play