Western Conference Semifinals - Best of 7 - Game 4 - STL Leads 2-1

This series between St.Louis and Dallas is turning into a real hardcore battle. Both these teams successes and failures this season, have been predicated on play top tier defensive hockey and here in this crucial game 4 tilt, nothing will change.  The Blues ranked 6th in gpg allowed this season, and 15th on offence. Meanwhile, Dallas , ranked 2nd in gpg defence, and 29th in offence. 

DALLAS is 16-5 UNDER  after allowing 2 goals or more in the third period last game this season and is 16-4 UNDER after playing a game where 7 or more total goals were scored this season. 

The DALLAS is 9-2 UNDER  in home games against excellent power play teams - scoring on  19% or more  of their chances in the 2nd half of the year this season with a combined average of 4.1 gpg. DALLAS is 20-9 UNDER  in home games against good offensive teams - 29 or more shots on goal, convert 17% or more pp - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons. 

DALLAS is 6-0 UNDER after 2 or more consecutive overs this season with a combined average of 4 gpg scored. 

Under is 11-5-2 in Blues last 18 games as an underdog.

Under is 17-8-3 in Blues last 28 vs. a team with a winning record.

Under is 44-21-4 in Blues last 69 games as a road underdog.

Play UNDER 

Eastern Conference Semifinals - Best of 7 - Game 3 - CAR Leads 2-0

The Islanders despite of being what I thought was the superior team in the first two games of this series find themselves down 2-0 and desperate need of a victory. Timely scoring a top tier goaltending was the difference maker but there is good recent precedent for the underdog Isles here tonight as they are 16-1 ATS after scoring 2 goals or less in 2 straight games this season and are 11-1 ATS  after 2 or more consecutive losses this season. Im betting on them coming out here like their play off lives depend on getting a win and to upset a banged up injury riddled Carolina side here on the road.

Play on the NY Islanders to cover 

Western Conference Semifinals - Best of 7 - Game 3 - Series tied at 1-1

It took them more than four periods into the series but the Avalanche started clicking consistently while controlling huge chunks of play as the second period wore on in Game 2.  As soon as the Avalanche got on the scoreboard with Gabriel Landeskog's goal to make it 1-1 in the second period in Game 2, they started to out skate the Sharks  the ice and the line of Nathan MacKinnon, Landeskog and Mikko Rantanen dominated   for long  stretches as San Joses vulnerable  defense looked like they were panic mode. It was the kind of push the Calgary Flames weren't able to handle in the first round, five-game loss to the Avalanche and the Sharks Im betting wont be able to handle it here tonight. 

Sharks are 2-5 in their last 7 road games.

Sharks are 2-5 in their last 7 playoff games as an underdog of +110 to +150.

Home team is 36-15 in the last 51 meetings.

Favorite is 36-15 in the last 51 meetings.

Play on the Colorado Avs to win on the ML

Eastern Conference Semifinals - Best of 7 - Game 2 - CAR Leads 1-0

The first game in this series featured top tier defensive work from both teams in top quality goaltending  as the Canes won 1-0 in OT, and nothing will change here in game 2. 

Under is 5-1-3 in Hurricanes last 9 Conference Semifinals games. These teams have gone under in 4 of their L/5 meetings.

Play UNDER 

Eastern Conference Semifinals - Best of 7 - Game 1

The Carolina Canes are off an exhausting  7 game series vs the Washington Capitals that saw game 7 go into OT on Wednesday night  winning the series and game by a 4-3 count. Note: CAROLINA is 1-11 ATS  off a close win by 1 goal over a division rival over the last 3 season. The Canes now  completely wiped and on short rest, I expect the well rested Islanders despite of being rusty having the edge here at home, behind their top tier defence and under rated offence ie Matt Barzal. 

CAROLINA is 0-11 ATS  in road games against excellent defensive teams - allowing 2.4 or less  goals/game over the last 3 seasons.

NY ISLANDERS are 40-29 ATS against good offensive teams - averaging 29.5+ shots on goal per game this season. NY ISLANDERS are 10-2 ATS  off a road win against a division rival this season.

Play on the NY Islanders to win on the ML

Eastern Conference Semifinals - Best of 7 - Game 1

The Bruins got here by taking out the Toronto Maple Leafs, in a brutal seven-game series. Meanwhile, Columbus , upset the the President Cup champs TB in a surprising 4-0 game sweep. One teams exhausted, and one fresh but rusty, and now they go head to head tonight in game 1 of their series. The Bruins don't have the legs to rocknroll here in wide open fashion , and thats not their modus operandi anyway, while the Jackers may take time to into a flow after a long layoff. Both rank near the bottom of the league in pace, anyway so this game should see a transition type attack from both sides. Add to that two top tier goalies in the Bruins Tuukka Rask and the Jackets,Sergei Bobrovsky and we have a formula for a fairly low scoring game that does not eclipse the total.

Tuukka Rask, who captured Vezina Trophy honors in 2014, has a 9-4-2 record with a 2.67 GAA and .904 save percentage in his career against the Blue Jackets.

Two-time Vezina Trophy recipient Sergei Bobrovsky silenced some critics by turning aside 109 of 117 shots against Tampa Bay.

BOSTON is 8-1 UNDER off a home win against a division rival this season. BOSTON is 7-0 UNDER in home games after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game this season.

 
NHL Road teams where the total is 5.5 (COLUMBUS) - after 3 straight wins by 2 goals or more against opponent after scoring 3 goals or more in 2 straight games are 52-21 UNDER L/22 seasons for a 71% conversion rate for bettors.

Play UNDER 

Western Conference Quarterfinals - Best of 7 - Game 7 - Series tied at 3-3

The public is assuming that in a game 7 at home the defending Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals have an edge. However,, it must be noted the Canes won a 60.3% shot share in this series and a 58% high danger zone edge and have been one the leagues top 5 vs 5 teams in the NHL all season long. I know the Capitals have a game changer in Ovechkin, but the team as a whole just don't look as cohesive as last season, and with no Barry Trottz behind the bench, and key cog TJ Oshie out the Caps are simply just not as dangerous, and susceptible to being upset here by a side that I feel is every bit as good as the Caps. To simply put it there is just enough value for us to pull he trigger .

WASHINGTON is 4-11 ATS in home games when attempting to close out a playoff series since 1996.

Play on the Carolina Canes to win on the ML

Western Conference Quarterfinals - Best of 7 - Game 7 - Series tied at 3-3

Game 7 , is a do or die for both teams. Neither one of these sides will be wanting to make mistakes, and will play this game in transition. After studying their game plan techniques , it makes sense for me to recommend an under wager here. 

SAN JOSE is 17-6 UNDER when facing elimination in a playoff series since 1996 with a combined average of 4.3 gpg scored.

Play UNDER 

Western Conference Quarterfinals - Best of 7 - Game 7 - Series tied at 3-3

Hertl  guaranteed that the Sharks would force a deciding Game 7 and then he ensured it would happen by scoring the game-winning short-handed goal in double overtime in Sunday night's 2-1 victory. With the momentum and home ice advantage in their favor Im betting they deliver to us a winning ticket tonight in San Jose. VEGAS is 5-12 ATS  revenging a loss where team scored 1 or less goals this season.

Play on San Jose to win on the ML

Eastern Conference Quarterfinals - Best of 7 - Game 6 - WAS Leads 3-2

Washington took a 3-2 series lead with Saturday night's 6-0 home victory. The win for the Capitals was bitter sweet, as they lost one of their key cogs, T.J. Oshie who will not play for the rest of the play offs. That loss is as huge as a Trump wall plan,  as Oshie is one of the team leaders and Im betting his departure will effect the flow of the Capitals here in this very important game 6 matchup . 

CAROLINA is 11-4 ATS  revenging a blowout loss vs opponent of 3 goals or more this season. WASHINGTON is 19-22 ATS after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.

Capitals are 6-14 in their last 20 playoff games as an underdog of +110 to +150.

Home team is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.

Favorite is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.

Play on the Carolina Canes to win on the ML

The Caps took a 6-0 win last time out, for a 3-2 lead in this series. Now with one of these teams on the verge of elimination and the other looking to extend this series both sides will be really paying attention to keeping their mistakes to a minimum via a very conservative game plan that will focus on scoring in transition. 

 CAROLINA is 8-1 UNDER  off a road loss against a division rival this season with a combined average of 4.7 gpg going on the board.

NHL Road teams where the total is 5.5 (WASHINGTON) - terrible defensive team - allowing 3+ goals/game on the season, after a blowout win by 4 goals or more are 31-7 UNDER L/5 seasons for a 82% conversion rate for bettors.

Play UNDER 

Western Conference Quarterfinals - Best of 7 - Game 6 - VGS Leads 3-2

Vegas  in five playoff games against San Jose in Las Vegas with goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury between the pipes has garnered shutouts in two games, including a 28-save performance in a 5-0 win on Tuesday in Game 4. Im betting on Fleury standing tall again, and for San Jose to struggle burying the biscuit in their decisive game 6 showdown. Both teams will be proactive in their approach to playing mistake free hockey in this important tilt. VEGAS is 13-4 UNDER  in home games after a division game this season with a combined average of 5 gpg scored. 

NHL Home teams where the total is 6 or more (VEGAS) - after having covered 3 of their last 4 against the spread, in April games are 54-29 UNDER  L/22 seasons for a 65% conversion rate for bettors.

Play UNDER 

Eastern Conference Quarterfinals - Best of 7 - Game 6 - TOR Leads 3-2

#1 GOALTENDERS: BOSTON - TUUKKA RASK, TORONTO - FREDERIK ANDERSEN

With one of these teams on the verge of elimination and the other looking to extend this series both sides will be really paying attention to keeping their mistakes to a minimum via a very conservative game plan that will focus on scoring in transition. 

TORONTO is 9-3 UNDER  versus very good teams - outscoring their opponents by 0.5+ goals/game this season

TORONTO is 11-1 UNDER  in home games off a road win against a division rival over the last 2 seasons with a combined average of 4.2 gpg. BOSTON is 9-1 UNDER  in road games after failing to cover 4 or 5 of their last 6 against the spread over the last 2 seasons with a combined average of 4.1 gpg scored. 

Play on the UNDER

Western Conference Quarterfinals - Best of 7 - Game 6 - STL Leads 3-2

This is a hard fought series between two pretty evenly matched teams. With the Jets on the verge of elimination I look for Winnipeg in all out desperation mode to keep the road team winning trend alive here in this game, and take this to a 7th game. 

WINNIPEG is 19-8 ATS  in road games in April games since 1996.WINNIPEG is 7-1 ATS  in road games after allowing 2 goals or more in the third period last game this season. Winnipeg is 8-1 SU L/9 here in St.Louis.

Play  on the Winnipeg Jets to win on the ML

Western Conference Quarterfinals - Best of 7 - Game 6 - STL Leads 3-2

The Blues won Game 5 by a 3-2 margin Thursday in Winnipeg, overcoming a two-goal deficit in the third period and getting the winner from Jaden Schwartz with 15 seconds remaining in regulation. With this game being a do or die situation for one team and series clincher for the other Im expecting both sides to be extra careful with mistakes, which Im betting translates to total score that will remain on the low side of the total. DEFENCE, DEFENCE, DEFENCE sprinkled in with top tier goaltending has me recommending an under wager tonight in this tilt. 

Play UNDER

Eastern Conference Quarterfinals - Best of 7 - Game 5 - Series tied at 2-2

Two Eastern Conference series ended this week in four-game sweeps, but the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs are battling it out in a series that has come down to a best two out of three. With these teams beating each other up and playing a more physical type of game plan, Im betting on more conservative efforts that base their respective attacks on transition, which will equate to less quality scoring opportunities and less goals going on the board.

Last time out these teams took part in the highest scoring affair of this series with the Bruins winning by a 6-4 count, but now Im betting both sides knowing this type of hockey is not sustainable or equitable to winning a tight series will revert back to being much more defensive minded in this game and going forward in this series.

TORONTO is 16-7 UNDER  revenging a loss where opponent scored 4 or more goals this season.BOSTON is 6-0 UNDER in home games after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game this season.

Play UNDER

The Leafs and the Bruins are in a tit for tat battle for their play off lives and tonight I like the value attached to the Leafs here .   In game 5 the Bruins got out to a 5-2 lead before the Leafs looked to rip into another gear yet seen from them in while, but still lost 6-4. Tonight Im betting that high octane attack that the Leafs can produce will be on full display and will get them to them a 3-2 lead in this series. The Bruins D, will stand tall but it wont be enough to get them out of this game without a loss.TORONTO is 20-6 ATS  off a loss by 2 goals or more to a division rival over the last 3 seasons. 

Play on the Maple Leafs to win on the ML

This series between the Jets and Blues has featured four straight wins by the road team and here in Winnipeg tonight Im betting the trend stays intact. Look for Blues, Rookie goaltender Jordan Binnington  who has lost two in a row for the first time in his career despite answering a six-goal performance with a sterling 37-save effort on Tuesday to be instrumental for the Blues here tonight. The 25-year-old stopped 50 of 54 shots in the Blues' two victories in Winnipeg.

ST LOUIS is 17-4 ATS against good passing teams - averaging 5 or more assists per game in the 2nd half of the year this season.ST LOUIS is 5-0 ATS in road games in the first round of the playoffs over the last 3 seasons. WINNIPEG is 10-21 ATS off 2 or more consecutive road wins since 1996. 

Blues are 4-0 in their last 4 games as an underdog of +201 or greater.

Blues are 4-0 in their last 4 games as an underdog.

Play on St.Louis Blues to win on the ML

After going down 2-0 in this series the Canes came flying back in game 3 for a 5-0 win and now with two days rest are very ready to tie this series with the defending Stanley Cup Champion Washington Capitals. Im betting special teams will be key to what Im betting Washington is 0-for-10 in the power play since Ovechkin scored with 1:55 remaining in the first period of Game 1.. Carolina has scored on three of its last 10 chances with the man advantage in the last two contests.

Capitals are 6-14 in their last 20 playoff games as an underdog of +110 to +150.

Home team is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.

Favorite is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.

Play on Carolina to win on the ML

Western Conference Quarterfinals - Best of 7 - Game 4 - NAS Leads 2-1

From a matchup perspective I like the Stars in this series , so Im betting they come up big tonight based on my futures projections.

After losing the 3rd game in this series here Dallas the Stars knowing the seriousness of going down 3-1 in this series will be primed to perform   tonight and tie this series.

DALLAS is 20-6 ATS  in home games off a loss against a division rival over the last 3 seasons. NASHVILLE is 10-17 ATS  off a road win against a division rival over the last 3 seasons. 

Play on Dallas to win on the ML

Eastern Conference Quarterfinals - Best of 7 - Game 4 - COB Leads 3-0

The Tampa Bay Lightning have not had a real slump all season long and now suddenly their in one and having difficulties dealing with the adversity and strong possibility of being swept in four straight games. Since taking a 3-0 lead in the first period of Game 1, the Lightning have been outscored 12-2 by the Jackets. With key cog Victor Hedman (, last year's Norris Trophy winner as the league's top defenseman) the Bolts the Presidents Trophy winners are in trouble against a Jackets team very ready to end this series at home as they don't want to give the Lightning  a chance a staging a comeback. 

COLUMBUS is 17-5 ATS (after a 5 game unbeaten streak over the last 3 seasons.

Take ColUMBUS on the moneyline

The Avalanche, coming off the 3-2 win in Calgary on Saturday night, to tie this series at 1 game apiece had even more good news as they announced the signing Sunday morning of 20 year old Hobey Award winning Cale Makar who is considered a generational talent.This kid is a real game changer, and will see the Avs flying here tonight on home ice, which is worth a full goal according to my estimates which makes for a solid over wager in this spot.

CALGARY is 13-4 OVER  revenging a home loss versus opponent this season with a combined average of 7.5 gpg. 

Over is 4-0 in Capitals last 4 Conference Quarterfinals games.

Over is 5-1 in Capitals last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Play on the OVER

Eastern Conference Quarterfinals - Best of 7 - Game 3 - Series tied at 1-1

The Bruins played a far more physical game Saturday and limited the skating game of the Maple Leafs, who took the opener 4-1. The Leafs could not match the Bs physicality and Im betting will once again have issues here in game 3.

Bruins are 10-3 in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Bruins are 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.

Play on Boston to win on the ML

Washington won 4-2 on home ice in the series opener and followed with a 4-3 overtime victory Saturday. Carolina never led in either game and now 2 games down in tjis best of 7 series and now Im betting the Canes come out here in high octane fashion and go into full attack mode and for the defending champs to answer back  which will make for a game that will see 6 + combined goals go on the score board.

WASHINGTON is 17-9 OVER  against excellent power play teams- scoring on 17.5% or more of their chances in the 2nd half of the year this season. WASHINGTON is 7-1 OVER  after winning their previous game in overtime this season.

NHL Road teams against the total (WASHINGTON) - off 2 or more consecutive home wins, in April games are 33-17 over L/5 seasons for a 66%conversion rate for bettors.

Play OVER

Eastern Conference Quarterfinals - Best of 7 - Game 2 - TOR Leads 1-0

Eastern Conference Quarterfinals - Best of 7 - Game 2 - WAS Leads 1-0

The Hurricanes were No.1 in the NHL in expected goals for per 60 minutes and expected goal differential per 60 minutes this season and must not be underestimated in their ability to pull of a upset here tonight vs the defending Stanley Cup Champion Washington Capitals. 

CAROLINA is 12-4 ATS in road games against terrible defensive teams - allowing 3+ goals/game - 2nd half of the season this season.WASHINGTON is 9-15 ATS  in home games when leading in a playoff series since 1996.

Play on Carolina to win on the ML

Western Conference Quarterfinals - Best of 7 - Game 2 - STL Leads 1-0

The St.Louis Blues have been one of the best teams in the NHL since January and are now one of the dark horses for a Stanley Cup in my humble opinion. Whether the Blues are able to manifest a shot a Stanley Cup finals appearance, is of not importance here tonight, as they matchup very well vs the Winnipeg team that staggered in the play offs losing 7 of their L/10 and very much look like fade material. St.Louis look stoic  and completed unbothered by the crowd in their game 1 victory here and Winnipeg and a repeat performance by the Blues is a viable investment opportunity.

WINNIPEG is 7-14 ATS  revenging a same season loss vs opponent this season.ST LOUIS is 11-2 ATS against good teams - outscoring their opponents by 0.3+ goals/game - 2nd half of the season this season.ST LOUIS is 17-3 ATS  against explosive offensive teams - scoring 3+ goals/game - 2nd half of the season this season. 

Play on St.Louis to win on the ML

The Isles have slowed down most of their opponents this season, but Pittsburgh a team that bases their successes and failures on converting pp opportunities and attacking consistently in transition, the Isles will be forced to up their tempo and keep pace. With that said, Im betting a combined score here that eclipses this total. 

PITTSBURGH is 30-17 OVER against good defensive teams - allowing 2.55 or less goals/game over the last 3 seasons with a combined average of 6.7 gog scored and 18-7 OVER against excellent defensive teams - allowing 2.4or less  goals/game over the last 3 seasons with a combined average of 7 gpg. 

PITTSBURGH is 25-9 OVER after 3 straight games with 33 or more shots on goal over the last 3 seasons with a combined average of 71. gpg scored. 

 Over is 6-1-3 in Penguins last 10 Conference Quarterfinals games.

Play OVER 

How brave do you have to be to chase value? Having courage is definitely an asset you will need tonight, as I recommend we take the  the Columbus Blue Jackets . Yes, I know the prevailing view is that the President Cup Champs after being upset in game 1 of this series by a 4-3 count will come here and beat up on the Jackets. However, that might be easier said, than done, as the Jackets have shown flashes of brilliance all season long and must not be underestimated. Also from a line point of view, the lines-makers are asking a ridiculous price to back the Bolts, almost 40cents more than game 1. Im all about value, and favorites can also offer value, but at this price its difficult for me to pass on the under appreciated underdog Columbus. Win or lose I must take this opportunity to muscle in and cash a plus ticket.  

These teams have spilt the L/6 most recent meetings in this series.Blue Jackets are 6-0 in their last 6 road games.

Play on Columbus to win on the ML

Eastern Conference Quarterfinals - Best of 7 - Game 1

This is the second year in a row that the Leafs and Bruins will meet in Round 1 of the NHL Playoffs. Boston won  last season 4 games to 3, despite of relinquishing a 3-1 lead.

Boston’s successes and failures are based on playing a top tier brand of defence..  The boys from Beantown are near the top of the league allowing scoring chances and shot attempts and are never easy to score on. Meanwhile, Torontos key to success is their offence, but at the end of the season their ability to bury the biscuit was consistently stymied, scoring 2 goals or less in 7 of their L/11 tilts. With that said, Im betting the Bruins D, against a talented but struggling  offence,  will stand tall here, and to try to play shut down hockey and themselves do their scoring in transition, which will make for a chippy affair, that will  see the combined score stay on the low side of the total. 

TORONTO is 12-5 UNDER  against good teams - outscoring their opponents by 0.3+ goals/game this season with a combined average of 5.4 gpg. 

BOSTON is 18-8 UNDER when playing against a marginal winning team (Win Pct. 51% to 60%) this season with a combined average of 5.4 gpg. 

TORONTO is 9-3 UNDER in road games revenging a same season loss vs opponent this season with a combined average of 5.1 gpg scored.

Play UNDER 

Western Conference Quarterfinals - Best of 7 - Game 1

Dallas went 5-1-1 down the stretch to take the top wild card and have momentum entering this play off game vs their hosts the Predators. Stars goalie Ben Bishop recorded a 1.98 goals-against average and league-best .934 save percentage and Im betting he will be key to the Stars getting a underdog win here in game 1 of this play off series. 

DALLAS is 6-0 ATS when playing with 3 or more days rest this season.

NHL road teams against the money line (DALLAS) - off a win against a division rival against opponent off a home blowout win by 3 goals or more are 52-36 L/5 seasons .

Note:Nashville had the league's worst power play, converting on only 12.9 percent of its chances.

Play on Dallas ML in game 1 

Western Conference Quarterfinals - Best of 7 - Game 1

Thanks in part to great goal tending from Jordan Binnington, who  posted a .927 save percentage since JN 7, the Blues are one of the hottest teams in the league. Their calling card has been their defence , especially on the road where they have allowed 2.4 gpg this season while averaging 2.7 gpg on offence. Here tonight against an explosive Winnipeg offence, Im betting the Blues will be conservative and try to make this game and series a physical one that bases its aggressiveness on offence out of transition, which should relate to a lower scoring game here. When these teams played here in Winnipeg back in December the Blues took a 1-0 shutout victory , and Im betting on a similar blue print to be implemented by the visitors again.

Under is 4-0 in Blues last 4 playoff games as an underdog of +110 to +150.

Under is 7-1 in Blues last 8 playoff games as an underdog

ST LOUIS is 14-3 UNDER against explosive offensive teams - scoring 3+ goals/game - 2nd half of the season this season with a combined average of 4.8 gpg scored.ST LOUIS is 12-4 UNDER in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season with a combined average of 5.1 gpg scored. 

Play UNDER 

The Islanders have not had a game 1 opening round at the Nassau County Coliseum in almost three decades, so you bet the atmosphere at the old barn will be raucous to say the least. The Islanders under Barry Trotz are built for play off hockey, and have a Stanley Cup coach behind their bench that should make up for their lack of play off experience vs a savvy Pittsburgh Penguins group lead by super star Sid Crosby. Im betting the Isles checking line that is lead by Czikas, Clutterbuck and Martin to wreak havoc here in game 1 and deliver Isles fans a victory on home ice. 

Note:New York's Robin Lehner and Thomas Greiss rank in the NHL's top five in both goals-against average and save percentage this season and combined for a league-best 11 shutouts and will also be a key factor for us cashing a ticket in game 1 of this play off series.

Play on the NY Islanders to win on the ML

The Jets (46-30-5, 97 points) are slumping having lost 5 of their L/6, but matchup well vs tonights opponents the Coyotes and are primed to jump back into first place in the final game of the season on Saturday, when they conclude their four-game road trip. Note: WINNIPEG is 5-0 ATS  after failing to cover 6 or 7 of their last 8 against the spread over the last 3 seasons.

NHL Road Favorites against the money line (WINNIPEG) - off a loss against a division rival against opponent off a win by 2 goals or more over a division rivals are 29-4 L/5 seasons for a 88% conversion rate for bettors.

Play on the Winnipeg Jets to win on the ML

 Im betting on the red hot Blues (28-10-4 run since Jan. 3),  to continue their winning ways on Wednesday night when they visit the Chicago Blackhawks (34-33-12).

ST LOUIS is 14-1 ATS (against good passing teams - averaging 5 or more assists per game in the 2nd half of the year this season.

CHICAGO is 2-10 ATS  in home games against good possession teams-averaging 3+ more shots on goal than opp this season.CHICAGO is 2-10 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games against good possession teams-averaging 3+ more shots on goal than opp this season.

Blues  to win 

Montreal (42-29-8, 92 points) enters Tuesday just a single point behind the Carolina Hurricanes for the final wild-card position, and two points back of Columbus for the top wild-card slot, and will depend heavily on goaltender Carey Price to find a way by the leagues most explosive side.  Meanwhile, with a first-place seed already in the bag, the Lightning (60-15-4, 124 points) enter their final three games  trying to stay healthy entering the play offs while practicing sound defensive hockey.  Considering what both teams want to do here I am inclined to recommend we make an under wager. 

MONTREAL is 20-11 UNDER when playing against a team with a winning record this season with a combined average of 5.5 gpg scored in those 31 games.

NHL Road teams where the total is 6 or more (TAMPA BAY) - off a road win by 2 goals or more, top level team, winning 70% or more of their games on the season are 38-19 UNDER L/22 seasons for a long erm 67% conversion rate for bettors on the blind. 

Play UNDER 

Colorado (34-29-13, 81 points) entered Tuesday night's action with a two-point lead over both Arizona, which visits the Pepsi Center on Friday night, and Minnesota for the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference and will be primed on their home ice to keep rolling towards a play off spot. With Colorado Goaltender Philipp Grubauer, red hot as is evident by garnering a 5-1-1 record in his last seven starts with a 1.14 goals-against and .965 save percentage to go with two shutouts, played both ends of the back-to-back, the Avs look like viable value bets as home dogs on the moneyline. Note: The last time these teams played Colorado won 3-0 here back in late Feb. 

VEGAS is 16-22 ATS against explosive offensive teams - scoring 3+ goals/game this season.VEGAS is 4-10 ATS revenging a road blowout loss versus opponent by 3 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.

Play on Colorado to win on the moneyline 

 The Islanders have been shutout in back to back games and are having problems burying the biscuit. NYI plays a very deliberate transition style game anyway, and when they are struggling to score they are in trouble. Add to that their on tired legs as they play their 3rd game in 5 days and 4th in 7th days, Im expecting a very conservative effort in this early afternoon game vs division rival Philadelphia, a side that has lit them up in recent meetings by scores of 4-1 and 5-2.

NY ISLANDERS are 28-7 UNDER  when playing their 3rd game in 5 days this season. 

NY ISLANDERS are 11-3 UNDER  revenging 2 straight losses where opponent scored 3 or more goals this season. 

NY ISLANDERS are 16-5 UNDER L/21 against good offensive teams - scoring 2.85+ goals/game. 

Play UNDER

 New York has been one of the NHL's best defensive teams this season and tonight Im betting they hold down, a Montreal  team that has scored just 15 goals over their last eight games. Note: Islanders Goalie tonight Greiss owned a .959 save percentage, 1.25 goals against average, and a 3-1-0 record over four game earlier this Month. Meanwhile,  the Isles are not exactly offensive juggernauts either, and Im betting they will also struggle to score in a game that will see this combined score stay on the low side of the number.  

NY ISLANDERS are 6-0 UNDER  when playing against a marginal winning team (Win Pct. 51% to 60%) in the second half of the season this season.

 is 11-3 UNDER in home games against good defensive teams - allowing 2.55 or less goals/game over the last 2 seasons.

The last times these teams played last week the Habs lost to the Isles and by a 2-1 count and now have revenge on board. Note:NHL team against the total (MONTREAL) - revenging a loss versus opponent as a favorite, off a road win are 280-189 UNDER L/22 seasons for a 61% conversion rate !

Play on the UNDER 

The last time these teams played the Jets smashed the Ducks by a 9-3 count, shortly after that HC Randy Carlyle was fired. Now Im betting the Ducks in revenge mode will be primed to play much better D, and base this game on responsible transitional hockey. This Im betting will result in a tilt that stays on the low side of the total.


Under is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings in Anaheim.ANAHEIM is 9-1 UNDER after scoring 3 goals or more in 2 straight games this season.

NAHEIM is 26-9 UNDER in home games after a 2 game unbeaten streak over the last 2 seasons.

Play on the UNDER

The 1st place Islanders under Barry Trotz are a fine team that deserves my respect, but at least for tonight Im betting they end up on the short end of the score vs a long time nemesis the Boston Bruins.New York has lost six in a row overall to Boston, including both meetings this season, and seven consecutive matchups at home versus the Bruins and Im betting nothin will change tonight as the Bruins play the type of disciplined hockey that rivals that of the Islanders . With the  Bruins top line expected to be reunited as Pastrnak returns from injury for this tilt. 

Bruins are 23-6 in their last 29 games playing on 2 days rest.

Bruins are 7-2 in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Favorite is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings.

NHL Road Teams when the money line is -100 to -150 (BOSTON) - poor defensive team- 29 or more shots against,17% or less power play killing rate in the 2nd half of the season, hot offensive team - 5 straight games with 30 or more shots on goal are 58-19 L/22 seasons for a 75% conversion rate and are a perfect 9-0 L/9 this season! 

Play on the Boston Bruins to win on the moneyline 

The Isles and the Bruins are two solid defensive teams. NYI has allowed 2 goals or less in 5 of their L/6, while, Boston has allowed 2 goals or less in 7 of their L/12. The Bruins rank 3rd in the NHL in GAA and the Islanders are ranked No.1 in GAA. Im betting on Defence and more defence  in a game I project to stay under the set total.

NY ISLANDERS are 15-3 UNDER when playing against a marginal winning team (Win Pct. 51% to 60%) this season.NY ISLANDERS are 6-0 UNDER  when playing against a marginal winning team (Win Pct. 51% to 60%) in the second half of the season this season.NY ISLANDERS are 21-7 UNDER  when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

BOSTON is 18-7 UNDER when playing against a marginal winning team (Win Pct. 51% to 60%) this season.BOSTON is 15-4 UNDER  after failing to cover 2 of their last 3 against the spread this season.

These teams have gone under in 6 of the L/7 meetings. 

Play UNDER 

The Isles preparing to play back to back games after 2-1 loss to the Red Wings yesterday will be in no mood to run and gun here today and instead will be primed to play more of the same hardcore D, that HC  Barry Trotz has implemented with a-lot of success this season. With Minnesota averaging just 2 gpg in their L/5 overall, and Isles allowing just 2.4 gpg on average this season Im betting the Wild will continue to have issues burying the biscuit today vs the Islanders top ranked D. 

Under is 5-0 in Islanders last 5 Sunday games.

Under is 8-1-2 in Islanders last 11 games as a road underdog.

 Under is 20-4-4 in Islanders last 28 games as an underdog.

Play UNDER 

The Isles took part in a run and gun fast skating affair vs the Montreal Canadians last time out, and the final score was still only 2-1. Now in an emotional letdown spot, playing their usual top tier brand of defensive hockey vs the Detroit Red Wings will be of the utmost importance . Meanwhile, the Wings have lost 12 of their last 13 games and are off one of their better efforts of late , but still found a way to give up three-goal lead to the league's top team, Tampa Bay, on Thursday and lost 5-4. Now also in a letdown spot, and in need of playing a better brand of defensive hockey I look for this tilt to be a low scoring sleeper.

Under is 7-2-1 in Islanders last 10 road games.Under is 13-4 in Islanders last 17 vs. Eastern Conference.Under is 21-7-2 in Islanders last 30 games following a win.Under is 11-1 in Islanders last 12 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.

Play UNDER

The Ducks despite of showing some motivation of late  are banged up and  have three players listed as day-to-day: center Ryan Kesler (hip), defenseman Brendan Guhle (undisclosed) and goaltender Chad Johnson (head).They are coming off a 3-2 defeat to the Kings, the conference's worst team, in a hard fought affair, that will have them exhausted and in an emotional let down spot vs a hungry Predators team thats looking of the lead in the National league Central. Note:ANAHEIM is 0-6 ATS off a close loss by 1 goal to a division rival this season.NASHVILLE is 16-4 ATS  in road games after scoring 3 goals or more in 4 straight games over the last 2 seasons.

Play on Nashville to win on the moneyline 

The Penguins have won eight in a row against the Blue Jackets and are 9-0-1 in the teams' past 10 meetings after they won the front half of home-and-home series Thursday 3-0 and Im betting they make it a sweep on the reg season. Tonight Im betting on a top tier effort that is meant to send a message to East that the Pens Stanley cup aspirations are legitimate.With super star veterans like Crosby in the lineup for the Pens the Jackets a team that is in a funk having lost 4 of their L/6 will see their  home ice advantage  negated. 

COLUMBUS is 7-20 ATS  revenging 2 straight losses where opponent scored 3 or more goals over the last 2 seasons and s 4-13 ATS playing with triple revenge - 3 straight losses vs. opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Play on the Pittsburgh Pens to win on the money line 

Two top tier teams the Leafs and the Flames go head to head here in a game that I have pegged to stay under the slightly bloated Total. Both teams offensive numbers warrant this  high a Totals number based on statistical data alone, but at this time of year as the play offs approach, physical defensive hockey is the norm amongst team headed to the post season. Calgary took out Toronto 3-1 the last time these teams played back in October of this season and a even more stringent type of hockey I'm betting is on tonights agenda.

TORONTO is 5-0 UNDER  versus very good teams - outscoring their opponents by 0.5+ goals/game this season.

TORONTO is 9-3 UNDER in road games revenging a loss versus opponent as a favorite this season.

NHL team against the total (TORONTO) - after 5 or more consecutive overs, poor defensive team - allowing 2.85+ goals/game on the season - 2nd half of the season are 177-122 UNDER L/22 seasons for a 59% conversion rate for bettors on the blind.

Play UNDER 

Carolina has scored 11 goals in their L/2 games, and Im betting they will have to be ready to duplicate those numbers vs a Florida team with revenge on board here for 2 straight losses in their series during the current season. Note: FLORIDA is 13-1 OVER revenging 2 consecutive losses to opponent as a favorite this season.The Panthers have been scoring consistently all season long, but their D and goaltending, has been an issue as was the case last time out in a 6-5 loss to Vegas. In the recent past  FLORIDA is 11-1 OVER  after a road game where both teams score 3 or more goals this season.

NHL Road teams against the total (CAROLINA) - off a home blowout win by 3 goals or more against opponent off 2 or more consecutive road losses are 32-14 OVER L/5 seasons for a 70% conversion rate for bettors.

Play OVER 

Dallas has played very conservatively on the road this season with 20 of their 26 road games staying under the set total. DALLAS is  also 16-1 UNDER    in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.DALLAS is 7-1 UNDER against poor defensive teams like Vegas - allowing 2.85+ goals/game - 2nd half of the season this season.

Meanwhile, Vegas has struggled to score for much of this season, and despite of the accusation of Stone from Ottawa at the trade deadline will still have difficulties burying the biscuit going forward because of their system inadequacies. Vegas has scored an average of just 2.3 gp over their L/5 tilts. 

VEGAS is 10-3 UNDER in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season. 

NHL team against the total (DALLAS) - revenging a loss versus opponent as a favorite, off a road win are 269-177 UNDER L/22 seasons for a 60% conversion rate for bettors on the blind.

Play UNDER 

St.Louis has been one of the leagues hottest teams , as is evident by a 11-2 ATS mark in February games this season and have won 3 straight in this series with the Preds and get the nod again. 

Blues netminder Binnington is 6-0-0 with a 1.81 goals-against average as a starter at home, including a 29-save effort in a 3-2 win over Nashville on Feb. 9.

.ST LOUIS is 11-1 against the money line against explosive offensive teams - scoring 3+ goals/game - 2nd half of the season this season.

Play on the St.Louis Blues to win on the moneyline

Washington has lost the first two meetings between these teams this season, but looked like the better team in their last matchup taking 44 shots on net as compared to the Leafs 37 despite of losing 6-3. Now in revenge mode and out to prove themselves worthy of their Stanley Cup champion designation, Im betting we see them at their best tonight in TO. 

WASHINGTON is 14-4 ATS in road games revenging a loss vs opponent of 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.

NHL Road teams against the money line (WASHINGTON) - revenging a road blowout loss versus opponent by 3 goals or more, with a winning record on the season playing another winning team in the second half of the season are 5-0 this season and a long term 37-17 L/5 seasons.

Play on Washington to win on the money line 

The Avalanche are  in free fall after losing 23 of their last 29 games and are fade material here tonight vs a blue collar Vegas group that must not be underestimated in their ability to win on the road vs a side that has lost 17 of 27 home games. Vegas has won 3 of the L/4 all time meetings. 

COLORADO is 0-8 ATS  when playing against a marginal winning team (Win Pct. 51% to 60%) in the second half of the season this season.COLORADO is 7-22 ATS   after having lost 4 or 5 of their last 6 games this season.COLORADO is 3-15 ATS when playing against a marginal winning team (Win Pct. 51% to 60%) this season. 

Play on Vegas to win on the moneyline 

The Ducks have scored just 2.16 goals per game, last in the NHL, with the next closest team at 2.40 per game and will have a hard time scoring again vs the the defending Stanley Cup champion Capitals who are off a beatdown of San Jose last time out. Knowing how explosive the Caps will be and how limited the Ducks offence is as well, I expect a game plan by Anaheim that will focus on disciplined defence and attacking only in transition, which Im betting results in a lower scoring affair. 

Under is 7-1 in Capitals last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.

ANAHEIM is 22-6 UNDER in non-conference games this season.ANAHEIM is 11-2 UNDER after having lost 2 of their last 3 games this season.

NHL Road teams where the total is 5.5 (WASHINGTON) - terrible defensive team - allowing 3+ goals/game on the season, after a blowout win by 4 goals or more are 31-6 UNDER L/5 seasons for a 84% conversion rate for bettors.

Play on the UNDER 

Two quality teams that are not playing winning hockey of late go head to head looking to get their proverbial ships up right and floating again. The Flames have lost 3 straight, and the Panthers have lost two straight at home. From a matchup and system vs system power rankings projection that I use the Flames are the superior side in a head to head situation and get the nod. Note: Calgary has scored an average of 3.7 gpg this season, and rank 3rd in the league in offensive output and with the the Panthers struggling to score as was the case in a  3-0 loss to the Dallas Stars last time out, and a 2 game stretch where the Panthers went 0-for-8 with the man advantage their definitely at a disadvantage.

CALGARY is 15-8 ATS  in a road game where where the total is 6 or more this season. 

Play on Calgary to win on the money line 

The Washington Capitals will be motivated to put more distance between themselves and a Columbus Blue Jackets team that has lost 3 straight at home . The Capitals who are ahead of the Jackets in the Metropolitan Division will be primed for payback for a 2-1 home loss they suffered back in early January in this series. Note: Washington has won 4 straight on the road and the underdog cashing 4 straight times  in this series and get the nod again.

WASHINGTON is 8-1 ATS  revenging a loss where team scored 1 or less goals this season.

COLUMBUS is 0-5 ATS in home games after scoring 3 goals or more in 2 straight games this season.

Play on the Washington Capitals to win on the moneyline 

Detroit plays a system that plays conservatively and creates its scoring chances out of transition, while, Buffalo in a mostly unsuccessful fashion plays a wide open style of hockey that comes at you with reckless abandon. Im betting the Red Wings will find a way to take away from the Sabres offensive flow, and look for their opportunities when they present themselves which will result Im betting in lower scoring game than the lines-makers expect. 

DETROIT is 7-0 UNDER  against sub par defensive teams - opponents average 29.5+ shots on goal in the 2nd half of the year this season with a combined average of 4.5 gpg scored. 

Under is 5-0 in Red Wings last 5 games as a road underdog of +110 to +150. Under is 11-4-1 in Red Wings last 16 vs. a team with a losing record.Under is 4-0 in Red Wings last 4 vs. Eastern Conference.Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.

NHL Home teams where the total is 5.5 or more (BUFFALO) - inconsistent defensive team - allowing 3+ goals/game on the season - 2nd half of the season, after scoring 5 goals or more in 2 straight games are 25-3 UNDER L/22 seasons for a 87% conversion rate for bettors. 

Play on the UNDER 

 The Rangers beat the Bruins the last time these teams played Jan 19, and now the Bruins have payback on their minds. The Bruins did play last night,  and this will be their 3rd game in 4 nights but their fairly fresh over all since the all star break and should be good to go here tonight vs a struggling Rangers team in the midst of a rebuilding year. Note: Road Teams when the money line is -100 to -150 (BOSTON)  - playing their 3rd game in 4 days, a marginal winning team (51% to 60%) playing a losing team are 60-25 L/5 seasons for a 71% conversion rate for bettors.

NHL Road Favorites against the money line (BOSTON) - revenging a same season loss vs opponent, with a winning record on the season playing a losing team are 120-49. L/5 seasons and 15-3 this season.

Play on the Boston Bruins to win 

St. Louis is expected to start backup goalie Jordan Binnington against the Panthers tonight. Binnington, who was St. Louis' third-round pick in 2011, has won two games in a row, stopping 30 of 33 shots during that span.For the season, he has been remarkable, posting a 6-1-1 record with a .922 save percentage and a 1.86 goals-against average. Meanwhile,The Panthers,  are expected to start their backup goalie, James Reimer, who is coming off a 3-1 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday. Reimer had 34 saves against Vegas."We had some huge saves from Reimer when we needed to keep the score tied," Panthers forward Mike Hoffman said.Reimer is 10-8-5 this season with a 3.06 goals-against average and a .900 save percentage.  With both these goalies in top form look for these teams to fail to eclipse the number.

ST LOUIS is 9-2 UNDER in road games against good passing teams - averaging 5 or more assists per game this season with a combined average of 4.7 gpg scored. ST LOUIS is 5-0 UNDER  in road games against good possession teams-averaging 3+ more shots on goal than opp this season with a combined average of 4.6 gpg scored and  is 9-1 UNDER  in road games against explosive offensive teams - scoring 3+ goals/game this season with a combined average of 4.8 gpg going on the board. FLORIDA has gone over only 1 time in their L/7 games.

NHL Road teams where the total is 6 or more (ST LOUIS) - after 2 or more consecutive overs, average scoring team (score 2.5-2.9 goals/G) vs a poor defensive team (allow 2.9 or more goals/G) are 110-63 UNDER L/22 seasons for a long term 64% conversion rate for bettors.

Play UNDER 

The Flames, currently the top team in the Western Conference, had their nine-game point streak (8-0-1) abruptly end when it lost a 4-3 decision to reigning Stanley Cup-champion Washington on Friday and will be primed for a bounce back effort today in Carolina!  Flames G David Rittich improved to 7-0-1 in his last eight starts after turning aside 33-of-35 shots versus Carolina on Jan. 22 and get the nod here in this spot. Note: CALGARY is 7-0 ATS  in road games after 1 or more consecutive losses this season. Flames are 7-1 in their last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.Road team is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings

CAROLINA is 4-15 ATS against top caliber teams - outscoring opponents by 0.65+ goals/game over the last 2 seasons.

CALGARY is 20-8 ATS against horrible power play killing teams-opp score on >19% of chances this season.

NHL Road Teams when the money line is -100 to -150 (CALGARY) - well rested team - playing 5 or less games in 14 days, a good team (60% to 70%) playing a marginal losing team (40% to 49%) in the 2nd half of the season are 45-14 L/22 seasons for a 76% conversion rate for bettors.

Play on Calgary to win on the moneyline 

Vegas lost four of six before the NHL All-Star break,  but are still a viable opponent for anyone in this league and now rejuvenated will be a hand full for a over performing Carolina team that Im betting had their pre all star break motivation thwarted after an extended layoff.Vegas won 3-0 against Carolina on Nov. 3 with goalie Marc-Andre Fleury delivering a 34-save shutout and gets the nod here. Note:VEGAS is 14-1 ATS  when playing against a marginal losing team (Win Pct. 40% to 49%) this season. 

NHL Road Favorites against the money line (VEGAS) - after failing to cover 3 of their last 4 against the spread, in February games are 38-9 L/5 seasons for a 81% ML conversion rate.

Play on the Golden Knights of Vegas to win 

The Canucks on their current 5 game home stand have looked good and do not have a loss in regulation during that time . In their  6th straight  and final home game before the all star break Im betting on them getting the job done against vs a Carolina team that has not done well here in the past losing 12 of their L/13 unlucky trips  to Canada's West coast. Note:Canucks are 6-1 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Vancouver also has the added incentive of getting revenge for a loss they suffered to Carolina in the first week of the season on the road by a score of 5-3, but have proven effective in the past in this role as the Canucks are 11-5 ATS  in home games revenging a loss where opponent scored 5 or more goals over the last 3 seasons.

Play on the Vancouver Canucks to win on the moneyline 

Both these teams are playing decent hockey at the moment with Arizona winning 5 of their L/7 and their hosts Ottawa winning 4 of their L/6. But according to my power rankings the Coyotes are the superior team, and are being offered at value line price, something I cannot turn my back on. Arizona has won the last three meetings and Im betting they grab the cheese for us again in this spot. Note: OTTAWA is 0-9 ATS after covering 4 or 5 of their last 6 against the spread over the last 2 seasons. 

NHL Home teams against the money line (OTTAWA) - after 5 or more consecutive unders, terrible team - outscored by their opponents by 0.5+ goals/game - 2nd half of the season are 12-43 L/22 seasons for a go against  77% conversion rate for bettors.

Play on the Arizona Coyotes to win 

The Avs has not been consistent for a while, and despite of being off a win last time out by a 7-1 count vs LAK have shown an inability to keep momentum going as they are 0-7 L/7 after a victory and  COLORADO is 1-8 ATS after scoring 6 goals or more in their previous game this season.  Nashville, despite a bumpy run of late, match up exceptionally vs their hosts the Avalanche and have a recent history of doing well here in the Mile High City as is evident by winning 9 of their L/10 visits to Denver.  The Preds also have the ability to slow down the Avs key to success the line Rantanen , Gabriel Landeskog and Nathan MacKinnon . Teams that can slow this trio down can beat Colorado more often than not and that what Im betting the Preds do here today.

Avalanche are 3-10 in their last 13 overallRoad team is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.

Play on Nashville to win on the moneyline 

Long time in province rivals the Flames and Oilers go head to tonight in Edmonton. The Flames are riding a 6-0-1 run and their special teams are rocking and rolling .  The Flames are 8-for-14 with the man-advantage in the past six games, and they netted their league-leading 15th short-handed goal Friday night. Look for those units to be a difference maker tonight. Note: I know the Flames have lost their L/5 visits to Edmonton but all good and bad runs must come to an end. 

NHL Road Teams when the money line is -100 to -150 (CALGARY) - after 5 or more consecutive overs, good team (+0.4 or more goals/G diff.) vs an avg. team (-0.4 to +0.4 goal/G diff.) - 2nd half of the year are 29-3 L/22 seasons for a 91% conversion rate for bettors. 

Play on Calgary to win 

The Stars have scored just six goals in their last four games and have scored two or fewer goals in 10 of their last 13 games. Here against the leagues most explosive team  the Tampa Bay Bolts Im betting their in trouble. What gives even more credence to his selection is the fact that Tampa Bay (35-9-2, 72 points) is coming off a 5-1 loss to the New York Islanders on Sunday, which snapped a three-game winning streak and will be hell bent on bounce back after a rare embarrassing effort. Note: I know the Bolts have played alot lately with this being their 3rd game in 4 nights, but this is the leagues best conditioned team, and after taking a night off vs the Isles will be fresher then some might think.Lightning are 20-7 in their last 27 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation

Lightning are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. Western Conference

The Flyers have lost 9 of their L/10 games, and are exhausted after continual hard fought affairs, during that 10 game span and  are due for a complete crash which could easily happen tonight. Note: The Flyers have scored a total of 14 goals in their L/9 games.

PHILADELPHIA is 5-20 ATS against good offensive teams - 29 or more shots on goal, convert 17% or more pp this season.

Meanwhile, visiting Minnesota a team that is looking to bounce back from an embarrassing home loss to a rebuilding Detroit team (5-2) that was also 1-9 SU in their L/10 overall  and will be out looking for redemption. The Wild didn't show up for that above motioned  game, and the media has dumped all over them back in the Land O Lakes for their ugly display, and the Wild  will now be more wide awake entering this tilt and ready to play top tier hockey. Pros don't like to be embarrassed and will work hard to save face. Note: Minnesota won both meetings last season vs the Flyers home and away via shutouts. MINNESOTA is 20-6 ATS after a blowout loss by 3 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons 

Play on Minnesota to win on the money line 

The Panthers  who are currently on a 4 game losing streak and have not performed well vs above .500 teams,  going  0-6 L/6 are fade material here tonight as they are also exhausted as they play their 3rd game in 4 nights vs a strong opponent in Calgary that has won 9 of their L/13 home games. Whats also interesting  is that Calgary's practice on Thursday was extremely intense as head coach Bill Peters let it be known he wasn't impressed with his club's three-game winning streak and 6-1-1 run. He wants more from his team, and is expecting here tonight in a 100% effort. Making me feel comfortable with taking them on the value puckline here. 

Road underdogs of +200 or higher against the money line (FLORIDA) - after allowing 4 goals or more 4 straight games against opponent after scoring 3 goals or more in 2 straight games are 0-25 L/25 SU but have lost by an average of 2.2 goals per game which makes this a viable wager on the value puckline. 

Play on the Calgary Flames to cover -1.5 puckline 

The Isles had a five game win streak vs the Rangers abruptly ended at MSG by a 5-0 count back in late November and will have revenge on board here tonight. These teams are currently playing at the opposite ends of the proverbial performance spectrum . The Rangers have lost 4 straight  allowing 22 goals in those tilts and have only been able to muster 7 goals in their L/5 games overall, while the Isles have won 5 of their L/6 and 9 of their L/11 . Im betting on Stanley Cup winning coach Barry Trotz to have the Isles ready to reap revenge here. 

NHL  favorite against the money line (NY ISLANDERS) - revenging a blowout loss vs opponent of 4 goals or more, off a loss against a division rival are 43-8 L/5 seasons for a 83% conversion rate for bettors.

Play on the NY Islanders on the moneyline 

The  Buffalo Sabres are slumping  having lost 4 of their L/5 and may have to endure this game vs the NJ Devils without their injured captainJack Eichel . If he does play he is expected to be less than 100% and see limited ice time, which automatically puts the Sabres at a disadvantage. With that said, Im betting on the Devils getting the win on the moneyline behind expected starting goalie KinKaid who has won all three career starts against the Sabres while stopping 80 of 83 shots.

Sabres are 22-46 in their last 68 vs. a team with a winning % below .400.Sabres are 5-14 in their last 19 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.Sabres are 12-39 in their last 51 vs. Metropolitan.

Devils are 6-0 in the last 6 meetings in Buffalo.Devils are 10-2 in the last 12 meetings.

NJ Devils to win on the moneyline 

The Minnesota Wild  are getting back to playing a more stable brand of hockey and bring momentum  into this road game against  Montreal Canadiens on Monday night. The Wild have notched  three victories in their last four tilts overall , including the first two of a four-game road trip,  and have a history of owning the Habs in the recent past as they have won 8 straight meetings in this series.The Wild have outscored Montreal 23-5 in their last four meetings . Meanwhile, Les Canadiens , are off a loss to Nashville last time out 4-1, and despite of wanting to bounce back, will not find the Wild so accommodating. Note:. Montreal G Carey Price is just 4-6-0 with a 3.14 goals against average and .887 save percentage in his career against the Wild and is fade material again tonight according to my power chart ratings. 

Canadiens are 16-35 in their last 51 vs. Central. Wild are 29-11 in their last 40 vs. Atlantic.

Play on the Minnesota Wild to win on the moneyline 

Pittsburgh has won eight straight and 10 of its past 11 games, most recently a 4-0 win Friday over Winnipeg....to surge into a points tie with Washington atop the Metropolitan Division, but as like everything in life all good and bad things must come to end. Tonight Im betting a Chicago team that does not inspire bettors to upset the Pens to end their win streak on a value situation. Nobody understands anomalies and certain matchup discrepancies, but for whatever reason the Blackhawks have owned the Pens for a long time now and have won 10 of their L/11 meetings overall 5 in a row and 4 in a row in Pittsburgh . Whether its physiological or note is not is something I can't delve into here, but getting an edge whenever is possible is how I attack all wagering situations, and tonight we have such a situation. Im betting if the Pens win it wont come easily giving us value on the puckline.

Play on the Chicago Blackhawks to win on the puckline

The Flyers, have lost five in a row and not in good form going against a top tier   Calgary team that despite of coming off a loss are (25-13-4, 54 points) still lead the Western Conference and are second only to the Tampa Bay Lightning (66 points) in the league standings.

CALGARY is 6-0 ATS in road games after a game where they failed to cover the spread this season which happened in their 6-4 loss at Boston last time out.

NHL Road Teams when the money line is -100 to -150 (CALGARY) - good closing team-outscoring opp by 0.2+ goals/game in third period - 2nd half of the season, after allowing 5 goals or more are 31-6 L/5 seasons for a84% conversion rate for bettors. 

Play on Calgary to won the money line 

The Penguins are off a three-game sweep of its road trip and extended its overall streak to seven straight wins and are a team on fire. Meanwhile, Winnipeg a team that has lost 2 of their L/3 overall and 26 of their L/30 visits here to Pittsburgh are not in the same form as the Pens and fade material against a home team that looks to be a viable option in a hunt for the Stanley Cup. 

PITTSBURGH is 65-22 ATS  in home games against good offensive teams - averaging 29.5+ shots on goal per game over the last 3 seasons. 

Play on the Pittsburgh Penguins to win on the moneyline 

CALGARY is 12-4 UNDER in home games when playing against a marginal winning team (Win Pct. 51% to 60%) in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons and Im betting they play a tight transitional game here again tonight vs visiting San Jose. The Flames still smarting from a 3-2 loss to Vancouver last time out, will even be more stringent in their own end. Note: CALGARY is 6-0 UNDER in home games off a close home loss by 1 goal over the last 2 seasons.

Under is 4-0 in Flames last 4 vs. Western Conference. Four of the L/5 meetings between these teams have not seen more than 5 goals scored. 

NHL Road teams against the total (SAN JOSE) - off a road win against a division rival, in a game involving two marginal winning teams (51% to 60%) in the first half of the seasons are 25-4 L/22 seasons for a 86% conversion rate for bettors. 

Play UNDER 

The Boston Bruins are off a hard fought physical affair vs the rough and tumble Nashville Predators last night by a 5-2 count and will be on tired legs entering this game vs Carolina and in a conservative mode. Note: BOSTON is 7-0 UNDER when playing on back-to-back days this season with a combined average of 4.1 gog scored.   Tonight the Bs are going against a Carolina team they beat 3-2 earlier this season in their only meetings. It must be noted that CAROLINA is 10-1 UNDER revenging a close loss vs opponent of 1 goal or less this season with a combined average score of 5 gpg scored. Meanwhile, Carolina contines to struggle with their offensive efficiency despite of taking 78 shots on goal in their L/2 games and producing just 1 goal. Last time out they lost 3-0 to division rival Pittsburgh at home . Note: CAROLINA is 5-0 UNDER off a loss against a division rival this season and is 11-3 UNDER  in home games off a home loss against a division rival over the last 2 seasons. 

Road teams where the total is 6 or more (BOSTON) - after one or more consecutive overs, average scoring team (score 2.5-2.9 goals/G) vs a poor defensive team (allow 2.9 or more goals/G) are 232-154 UNDER L/22 seasons for a long term 60% conversion rate for bettors. 

Play UNDER 

Florida for the most part has struggled with their defence of late and have allowed 5 goals or more in 5 of their L/9 games. The Panthers have seen a combined average of 7.1 gpg scored in their division games this season. Meanwhile, Detroit in 12  division games this season have allowed an average of 4.1 ggp with an average of 7 gpg scored. When these teams played back on Oct 10, 7 combined goals were scored in a 4 Motown win. Im betting a similar combined score here today and for this game to eclipse the total. 

FLORIDA is 11-4 OVER after allowing 4 goals or more this season with a combined average of 7.3 gpg scored. FLORIDA is 11-3 OVER  against struggling  defensive teams - allowing 3+ goals/game this season with a combined average of 7.9 gpg scored. 

Play OVER  

Going into a game Thursday against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena, Minnesota  has just one goal over its past two games, including a 4-0 loss Tuesday against San Jose. Meanwhile, the Penguins  are off a gruelling 2-1 victory vs the  Capitals and then traveled home last night from Washington and will now be on tired legs in this spot. The combination of the Pens exhaustion and the Wilds lack of scoring of late, will Im betting lead to a score that stays on the low side of the number in this spot. 

NHL Home teams where the total is 6 or more (PITTSBURGH) - off a road win against a division rival are 225-154 UNDER L/22 seasons for a 60% conversion rate for bettors. 

Play UNDER 

These are two of the Eastern Conference long standing elite teams, and tonightIm expecting a hard fought physical defensive affair when they meet. That Im betting results in a combined score that remains on the low side the total. WASHINGTON is 13-3 UNDER  after winning 2 consecutive games in overtime with a combined average score of 5.1 gpg scored which ash just happened. 

 NHL Home teams against the total (WASHINGTON) - top caliber team - outscoring their opponents by 0.65+ goals/game, after scoring 4 goals or more in 4 straight games are 80-47 UNDER L/22 seasons for a 63% conversion rate for bettors. 

NHL team against the total (PITTSBURGH) - revenging a loss versus opponent as a favorite, a marginal losing team (40% to 49%) playing a winning team are 93-60 UNDER L/22 seasons for a 61% conversion rate for bettors.

Play UNDER 

Play UNDER 

The Islanders average 2.9 goals per game but only 2.3 in the last seven, and are playing more conservative style of defensive hockey as this season progresses .With that said, tonight against e a offensively explosive Colorado team, Im expecting more of the same methodical transitional hockey from the Isles in a game that Im betting will fall under the set total. 

NY ISLANDERS are 12-5 UNDER against good offensive teams - 29 or more shots on goal, convert 17%  or better pp this season. COLORADO is 5-0 UNDER  in home games after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game this season which happened last time out in a 6-4 win vs Dallas.

NHL Home teams against the total (COLORADO) - extremely tired team - when playing their 3rd game in 4 days, a marginal winning team (51% to 60%) playing a losing team in the first half of the season are 29-10 UNDER L/5 seasons for a 75% conversion rate for bettors.

Play UNDER 

These two teams the visiting Detroit Red Wing and the their hosts the NY Islanders will square off for the second straight Saturday  at the Nassau Coliseum. When these teams met last week , the Isles won 3-2. The Islanders behind HC Barry Trotz have taken a conservative approach using transition for their scoring chances for much of this season and have recently gone under 8 of their L/9 games. I expect more of the same conservative and disciplined hockey tonight  vs a Detroit team that is in a bit of a offensive funk of late scoring 3 goals or less in their L/4 games and a score that remains on the low side of the total.

NY ISLANDERS are 10-3 UNDER in a home game where the total is 6 or more this season.DETROIT is 28-16 UNDER (+9.3 Units) in road games against good starting goalies - saving 91.5%  or more of shots  like the Isles Greiss against over the last 2 seasons.

NHL Road teams against the total (DETROIT) - off a loss against a division rival, extremely tired team - playing 8 or more games in 14 days are 60-26 UNDER L/5 seasons for a 70% conversion rate for bettors.

Play UNDER 

The Ottawa Senators and the Detroit Red Wings do battle in a division game tonight. The Sens have taken part in some very high scoring division tilts with the combined average of 7.2 gpg scored this season . Meanwhile, Motown has seen an average of 7.1 gpg in their 11 divison games this season .  Im expecting more of the same high scoring action in this division tilt. 

Ottawa has allowed an average of 4.9 gpg on the road this season, and Im betting that average stays intact tonight, and for them to do enough damage in response, and get us over the total.

OTTAWA is 7-1 OVER  in road games against poor defensive teams - opponents average 29.5+ shots on goal this season with a combined average of 8.8 gpg scoredOTTAWA is 9-2 OVER when playing against a marginal losing team (Win Pct. 40% to 49%) this season with a combined average of  7.6 gpg scored.OTTAWA is 10-3 OVER  in a road game where where the total is 6 or more this season with a combined average with a combined average of 8 gpg. 

Play on the OVER 

Both these teams have notable offensive weapons, but both Edmonton and Winnipeg can play a top tier brand of shutdown defence. With both teams knowing the other scoring potential,Im betting on both sides to look for scoring chances in transition, and be methodical in their approach , which will Im betting result in a lower scoring affair. The Jets have allowed an average of 1.8 gpg in their L/5 trips to the rink, and the Oilers have allowed an average of 2.4 gpg over the same span. 

Edmonton is off a high scoring game last time out when they won a 6-4 battle vs the Colorado Avalanche , but in the past have focused on tightening up their defence after games like that as is evident by a  9-1 UNDER record after playing a game where 7 or more total goals were scored this season , with a combined average score of 4.3 gpg scored. 

WINNIPEG is 7-1 UNDER when playing against a team with a winning record this season with a combined average score of 5.1 gpg going on the board.

NHL Road teams against the total (EDMONTON) - after allowing 2 goals or more in the third period last game against opponent after 2 straight blowout wins by 3 goals or more are 29-9 L/5 seasons for a 76% conversion rate for bettors.

Play UNDER 

The Maple Leafs were humbled last time out as they are coming off the 6-3 loss at Boston.Meanwhile, The Hurricanes have been lacking on offensive production despite usually posting more shots than their opponents ."I'm betting the Canes don't have the finishing power to take this tilt vs a side out looking for redemption and revenge on board vs a C around team that beat them last time they played.

TORONTO is 9-2 ATS (revenging a loss versus opponent as a favorite this season.TORONTO is 10-1 ATS  off a loss by 2 goals or more to a division rival over the last 2 seasons.

NHL Road Teams when the money line is -100 to -150 (TORONTO) - after 6 or more consecutive overs, good team (+0.4 or more goals/game diff.) vs an average team (-0.4 to +0.4 goal/game diff.) are 25-2 L/21 seasons for a 93% conversion rate for bettors.

Play on the Toronto Maple Leafs to win 

Detroit has taken part in a vicious part of their schedule and are on tired legs. 

DETROIT is 7-18 ATS  in home games when playing their 4th game in 7 days over the last 2 seasons

Red Wings are 8-21 in their last 29 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.Red Wings are 2-7 in their last 9 vs. Pacific.Red Wings are 4-14 in their last 18 vs. Western Conference.Red Wings are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning % below .400.Red Wings are 1-5 in their last 6 home games.Red Wings are 0-6 in their last 6 Monday games.

NHL Home Teams when the money line is -100 to -150 (DETROIT) - tired team - playing 6 or more games in 10 days, a marginal losing team (40% to 49%) playing a losing team are 9-27 L/5 seasons for a go against 75% conversion rate for bettors. 

Meanwhile, the Kings have momentum, and are off a 5-1 win vs Vegas last time out. 

Kings are 7-1 in their last 8 Monday games.Kings are 16-7 in their last 23 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.

The Devils  have been struggling of late losing 6 of their L/7 despite notching a win last Time out and do not travel well as they are  just 5-17 in their last 22 road games.Devils are also 1-4 in their last 5 vs. Western Conference and are 1-5 in their last 6 games following a win. Meanwhile, Anaheim despite of a boatload full of injuries are overall performing quite well, despite of a loss last time out Carolina 4-1 that halted a 5 game win streak. Note:Anaheim is 20-7 ATS  after a blowout loss by 3 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons and Im betting they bounce back here tonight. 

NEW JERSEY is 4-13 ATS against poor defensive teams  29  or more shots on goal, convert 17% or more pp this season.

ANAHEIM is 17-4 ATS  in home games after playing 2 consecutive home games over the last 2 seasons.

NHL favorite against the money line (ANAHEIM) - after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game against opponent after scoring 6 goals or more in their previous game are 52-11 L/5 seasons for a 82% conversion rate for bettors on the blind.

Play on Anaheim to win on the money line 

New York is struggling offensively.The Islanders in their past five games have only scored eight goals which is not a good omen for them tonight for snapping out of a drought, against a Detroit team, that has allowed 9 of their L/12 opponents to score 3 goals or less and are off playing four explosive teamsB oston, Colorado, Tampa Bay and Toronto. that will have them prepared for this pedestrian  Isles attack.  Note: DETROIT is 19-9 UNDER  in home games when they allow 3 goals over the last 2 seasons.

DETROIT is 24-11 UNDER  in home games against good starting goalies - saving  91.5% or more of shots against over the last 3 seasons with a combined average of 5.1 gpg scored. 

Play UNDER 

Colorado is a strong team with probably the most explosive offensive line in the league , center Nathan MacKinnon and wingers Gabriel Landeskog and Mikko Rantanen, but their on tired legs with this being their 3rd game in 5 nights, and Im betting will be more muted than usual. Meanwhile, Florida, a team that posted a shutout last time out and has allowed 3 goals or less in 4 of their L/5 games will be prepared to play shut down D, at home vs a dangerous offensive side. 

Under is 9-2-1 in Panthers last 12 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.Under is 8-2-1 in Panthers last 11 Thursday games.Under is 4-1-2 in Panthers last 7 vs. Western Conference.Under is 16-5-5 in Panthers last 26 vs. a team with a winning record

NHL Road teams where the total is 6 or more (COLORADO) - tired team - playing their 3rd road game in 5 days, a marginal winning team (51% to 60%) playing a losing team in the first half of the season are 28-6 UNDER L/22 seasons for a 83% conversion rate for bettors on the blind.

Play on the UNDER 

The Vegas Golden Knights return to T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Tuesday for a Stanley Cup Finals rematch with the Washington Capitals after producing four points on a recent three-game road trip. With revenge on tap, the Knights have the edge vs a Washington team, that lost 6-5 to the  Anaheim Ducks last timeout after allowing them to  score five unanswered goals in the last 26 minutes of the game . Now downtrodden and taken on a team that will show them very little mercy the  Caps are at a disadvantage. 

Note: Vegas is rolling averaging 4.3 goals per game in winning six of their last seven games. Im betting on their momentum to keep on trucking into this tilt. 

WASHINGTON is 10-22 ATS  in road games after scoring 5 goals or more in 2 straight games.VEGAS is 16-4 ATS in home games after playing 2 consecutive road games over the last 2 seasons.

NHL favorite against the money line (VEGAS) - after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game against opponent after scoring 5 goals or more in 2 straight games are 33-4 L/5 seasons for a 89% conversion rate for bettors.

Play on the Vegas Knights to win 

Buffalo is having a tremendous season so far, and despite of losing 2 straight previous to that had won 10 straight tilts, allowing 2 goals or less in 7 of those 10 games and will be ready to once again play solid D  vs a strong Predators side. With that said, Im betting on  Nashville respecting their current opponents up-trending achievements and responding with a solid brand of defensive hockey themselves that has seen visiting opponents score an average of just 2.3 gpg this season. 

Nashville G Pekka Rinne has collected three shutouts  in six career meetings with Buffalo.

Under is 5-1 in Sabres last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.Under is 4-1 in Sabres last 5 overall.Under is 4-1 in Sabres last 5 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.Under is 4-1 in Sabres last 5 vs. Western Conference.

Under is 5-0 in Sabres last 5 games playing on 2 days rest.Under is 3-0-1 in Predators last 4 Monday games.Under is 5-0-1 in Predators last 6 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.Under is 5-0 in Predators last 5 vs. Atlantic.Under is 4-1 in Predators last 5 vs. a team with a winning % above .600.Under is 4-1 in Predators last 5 games following a win.

NHL Road teams where the total is 5.5 (BUFFALO) - off a loss against a division rival, a good team (60% to 70%) playing a team with a winning record in the first half of the season are 31-8 UNDER L/22 seasons for a 80% conversion rate for bettors. 

Play UNDER 

The Winnipeg Jets will be the road team on Sunday night,  but will still be better-rested than their hosts the  New York Rangers and with momentum as they come off a 4-3 OT win in NJ yesterday. But because the Jets did not travel very far for todays game should be fresher, than a Montreal team that flew home from Quebec last night after getting blasted by the Habs in Montreal 5-2 out. Advantage Jets. 

QUOTE: "We're not in the greatest mindset right now," Rangers rookie coach David Quinn told reporters after Saturday's game. "We're not playing with a lot of confidence, and for good reason." END QUOTE

WINNIPEG is 11-2 ATS  when playing against a marginal losing team (Win Pct. 40% to 49%) in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons. 

NHL Road Teams when the money line is -100 to -150 (WINNIPEG) - after 6 or more consecutive overs, good team (+0.4 or more goals/game diff.) vs an average team (-0.4 to +0.4 goal/game diff.) are 23-2 L/22 seasons for a 97% conversion rate for bettors. 

Play on the Winnipeg Jets to win 

The Jets  enter this game with a top their offence, scoring ana average of 4.4 gpg in their L/5 , but its their defensive efforts that are alarming, as is evident by having allowed 23 goals in their last five games, never fewer than four in any one single contest in that stretch. Meanwhile the Devils  their hosts have surrendered 19 goals in the last four games. What Im betting happens tonight, is that Jets will come at the Devils with their usual fast paced attack mentality and for New Jersey to  have no choice  but to respond in kind, and for the final score of this game eclipsing the total. 

Note: NJ has lost three straight on the road and now coming home where they are 7-1-3 this season where they have scored an average of 3.6 gpg. , NEW JERSEY is 7-0 OVER L/7 off 3 or more consecutive road losses over the last 3 seasons with a combined average of 7.3 gpg scored. 

WINNIPEG is 10-1 OVER when playing against a team (Win Pct. 25% to 40%) in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons with a combined average score of 8.4 gpg scored.NEW JERSEY is 8-2 OVER  against good offensive teams - 29 or more shots on goal, convert 17%  or better pp this season with a combined average of 7 gpg scored. 

Play OVER 

The Washington Capitals go for their seventh straight win when they host the New Jersey Devils on Friday night at Capital One Arena.

New Jersey  is playing at the proverbial opposite end of the performance spectrum   having dropped three in a row (0-1-2). 

The Capitals have outscored teams 24-13 during their winning streak and have huge momentum entering this game and are a solid monryline proposition tonight.

Goalie matchup: NJ expected starter Kincaid is 3-3 with a 3.24 goals-against average (GAA) and .882 save percentage against the Capitals, while Holtby is 15-3-3 with a 1.98 GAA and a .925 save percentage versus the Devils.

Play on the Washington capitals to win on the moneyline 

Previously hot Detroit is now on a three-game skid (0-2-1) after losing just once in the previous seven games.The Blues are not much better and  have lost four of five and six of eight and were booed off the ice by their own fans for their ugly performance on Saturday. Pros don't like to be embarrassed and Im betting on a big time effort from the Blues here in a bounce back  redemption situation. 

DETROIT is 8-20 ATS  in home games against decent offensive teams - scoring 3+ goals/game over the last 2 seasons.DETROIT is 1-9 ATS after a home game where both teams score 3 or more goals over the last 2 seasons and is 7-23 ATS off a home loss over the last 2 seasons. 

NHL Road Teams when the money line is -100 to -150 (ST LOUIS) - poor closing team-outscored by opp by 0.2+ goals/game in third period, after allowing 6 goals or more are 39-11 L/5 seasons for a 78% conversion rate for bettors.

Play on St.Louis Blues to win on the moneyline 

Vegas after experiencing their Stanley cup finals hangover earlier on this season are now playing much better hockey and have won 3 straight and 4 of their L/5 overall. Meanwhile, the once mighty Black Hawks are in disarray and despite of winning last time out, are just 3-9 in their L/12 games and have not faired well in the followup off a victory. Im betting on up-trending Vegas to grab the cash for us tonight in Illinois. 

CHICAGO is 4-11 ATS  after a close win by 1 goal in their previous game over the last 2 seasons and is 4-14 ATS  off a road win over the last 2 seasons.

Golden Knights are 52-25 in their last 77 vs. Western Conference.Blackhawks are 6-16 in their last 22 vs. a team with a losing record.Blackhawks are 6-20 in their last 26 games following a win.Blackhawks are 6-21 in their last 27 vs. Pacific.Blackhawks are 2-9 in their last 11 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.Blackhawks are 0-6 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game.Blackhawks are 0-5 in their last 5 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.

NHL Road Favorites against the money line (VEGAS) - extremely tired team - playing 8 or more games in 14 days, a marginal losing team (40% to 49%) playing a losing team in the first half of the season are 28-4 L/21 seasons for a 88% conversion rate fro bettors. 

Play on Vegas to win on the moneyline 

The Penguins enter this game playing some solid defence over their L/3 games and have allowed a total of 5 goals in this those tilts ( 1.66 gpg). I expect the Pens will wait for their chances in transition and be methodical  and cautious in their approach  vs an explosive Winnipeg team , that can light their opposition  quickly, as was evident when they scored 8 goals last time out. Im also betting that a combination of the Pens ability to be stoppers, and a natural regression in offensive output  for the Jets to highlight a tilt that remains under the total. 

WINNIPEG is 7-1 UNDER  in non-conference games this season and is 20-8 UNDER after scoring 6 goals or more in their previous game . 

Play UNDER 

 The Senators enter on a three-game losing streak that has seen them allow 19 goals. With the way their defence is struggling their bad bet in their current form.

OTTAWA is 0-11 ATS  in road games off a road blowout loss by 3 goals or more over the last 2 seasons and is 0-12 ATS  in road games after allowing 4 goals or more 2 straight games over the last 2 season.

NY RANGERS are 7-1 ATS in home games against poor defensive teams - opponents average 29.5+ shots on goal this season.

The Rangers struggled last time out, losing 5-3 to the Capitals. But they have been good bounce back bets in this situation, as they are 6-1 ATS L/7 after allowing 3 goals or more 2 straight games this season.

Play on the The  NY Rangers 

Barry Trotz the former Stanley cup winning coach of the Washington Capitals, knows his old team well as there have only been a few new players added to their lineup since last season. He gives the hungry Islanders an edge here at home in their own home building.The Islanders are 9-1-0 against Metropolitan Division opponents this season. The Islanders are the only team with nine divisional wins this season.

Play on the NY Islanders to win 

Vegas has revenge on board for suffering a 7-2 loss to Calgary this past week on the road, and look to return the favour here at home in Vegas. The Knights have been sporadic and inconsistent this season, and still adjusting to some new cogs in their lineup. One new player Max Pacioretty who was picked up from the Habs before the season began  has scored in 3 straight games , and Im betting will lead the charge vs the Flames this Friday night. 

VEGAS is 6-0 ATS  in home games after winning their previous game in overtime over the last 2 seasons which was the case last time out in a 3-2 win at Arizona. There is something about Friday nights with the Flames as they are just  2-9 ATS  on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.VEGAS is 32-13 ATS vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons. VEGAS is 41-17 ATS  against good starting goalies - saving 91.5% or better  of shots against over the last 2 seasons.

Play on the Golden Knights to win on the moneyline 

The Preds are solid defensive team with a top tier goalie in their lineup. Rinne (8-2-1, 1.69 goals-against average, .942 save percentage) Im betting will make life difficult for this young St.Louis group tonight. The Preds have allowed 2 goals or less in 7 of their L/10 games and against a Blues  team that has been shutout n 3 of their L/4 games, more the same stopping action must be expected. The Blues saving grace and ability tom stay fairly competitive  has been solid goaltending and D, that has allowed an average of 1.71 gpg in their L/7 tilts all of which stayed on the low side of the number . Tonight took for the above combinations of form to result in a score that stays on the low side of the total. 

ST LOUIS is 8-1 UNDER  after 1 or more consecutive unders this season with a combined average of 4.4 gpg scored.

NASHVILLE is 10-1 UNDER when they allow 2 or less goals this season ( my projections estimate the Blues will score no more than 2 goes tonight. 

Play UNDER 

Banged up St. Louis Blues team enters this game against the LA Kings team exhausted and coming home from a tough west coast swing. Defenseman Carl Gunnarsson and forward Jaden Schwartz , Forward Alexander Steen m Pat Maroon all have injury issues and even if they play will be less than 100%. The Kings may not inspire bettors are tired to after a heavy schedule but are showing some fight and have enough talent to pull off a mild upset here vs a young team in rebuilding mode. 

LOS ANGELES is 7-0 ATS when playing their 3rd road game in 4 days over the last 2 seasons.

Kings are 15-7 in their last 22 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Blues are 1-10 in their last 11 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation and 0-4 in in their L/4 in a 3 and 4 situation. 

Play on the LA Kings to win on the moneyline