TB has won all 5 meetings in this series this season, and Im betting on nothing changing here tonight vs a Preds side that is banged up and on tired legs as they play their 3rd game in 5 nights.

NASHVILLE is 0-9 ATS  when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 60% to 75%) this season. NASHVILLE is 1-9 ATS   when playing their 3rd road game in 5 days over the last 2 seasons

NHL Road underdogs against the money line (NASHVILLE) - revenging 4 or more losses versus opponent in last 2 years, tired team - playing their 3rd road game in 5 days are 2-34 L/5 seasons for a 95% conversion rate for bettors. 

Play on TB to win on the puckline -1.5 

The Carolina Hurricanes have won seven straight, converting on the power play in each of those contests. In four of the wins, they've scored multiple power play goals. They entered the weekend leading the NHL with a 32.2 power play percentage and get the nod here against a Detroit side that ranks 29th on the penalty kill with a 70.7 percent success rate.CAROLINA is 15-3 ATS against poor power play killing teams - opp score on  17.5% or more  of chances this season.

DETROIT is 2-18 ATS   revenging a road blowout loss versus opponent by 3 goals or more over the last 2 seasons. (Carolina beat the Wings 5-2 back in early March) DETROIT is 4-25 ATS  revenging a road loss versus opponent by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.

Play on Carolina to win 

Tampa Bay is 4-0-0 against the Predators this season -- dominating the scoreboard by a 19-7 margin -- and holds a 9-1-0 home mark. Rinse and repeat. NASHVILLE is 0-8 ATS  when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 60% to 75%) this season.

NHL Road teams against the money line (NASHVILLE) - revenging 4 or more losses versus opponent in last 2 years, tired team - playing their 3rd road game in 5 days are 2-34 L/5 seasons with the average margin diff clicking in at 2.7 gpg. 

Play on TB to cover

The Ducks are off a loss last time out by a 5-1 count, and  from a matchup perspective do not matchup all that well vs the Sharks. I know both sides do not inspire bettors, but my own power rankings make the Sharks the superior side . ANAHEIM is 0-5 ATS  in home games when playing against a struggling team (Win Pct. 25% to 40%) in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.ANAHEIM is 0-5 ATS in home games off an embarrassing loss by 4 goals or more to a division rival over the last 3 seasons.

Play on the San Jose Sharks to win 

The first six meetings between the teams have been a disaster for the Senators, with their 7-1 loss at Edmonton on Wednesday the latest embarrassment in this disastrous season. Rinse and repeat . Advantage Oilers. OTTAWA is 4-20 ATS  after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.

NHL Road teams against the money line (OTTAWA) - revenging 4 or more losses versus opponent in last 2 years, tired team - playing their 3rd road game in 5 days are 2-33 L/5 seasons for a go against 94% conversion rate for bettors.

Play on Edmonton to win 

After winning six consecutive games, the Golden Knights lost two games in Minnesota this week. Meanwhile the Blues went 4-0-2 during a six-game West Coast road trip and have the edge here tonight. Vegas is also on tired legs.VEGAS is 6-14 ATS   when playing their 3rd road game in 5 days over the last 2 seasons.

Play on the Blues to win 

The Coyotes are just not operating optimally at the moment and are fade material in their current form vs a Minnesota team that  is 5-0 L/5 at home and 7-1 L/8 games as favorites. Coyotes are 8-20 in their last 28 games as a road underdog. Note:Kaapo Kahkonen has broken out as the Wild's primary goalie. Kahkonen is 8-0-0 over his last eight starts, the longest winning streak by any goalie in the NHL this season. 

Play on the Wild to win 

The Dallas Stars are a defense first side, and  today against a Blackhawks side that needs to clamp down on defense after getting blasted last time out , we now have a situation that bodes well for  a defensive affair.  CHICAGO is 8-0 OVER  in road games after allowing 6 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.CHICAGO is 14-5 UNDER  in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. CHICAGO is 6-0 OVER off a loss by 2 goals or more to a division rival this season. Under is 7-3 in Blackhawks last 10 road games. 

Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Dallas.

 Road teams where the total is 5.5 (CHICAGO) - after allowing 5 goals or more against opponent after scoring 6 goals or more in their previous game are 31-9 UNDER L/5 seasons for a 78% conversion rate for bettors.

Play on the UNDER

Edmonton has taken advantage of the  Sens this season and usually take care of business against lower tier sides. We are laying extra lumber here, but the matchups odds favor a positive outcome for our bankrolls. Oilers are 7-0 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning % below .400.EDMONTON is 12-2 ATS against struggling  defensive teams - opponents average 29.5+ shots on goal this season.Oilers are 11-3 in their last 14 games as a favorite.

Senators are 15-52 in their last 67 games as a road underdog. 

NHL Road teams against the money line (OTTAWA) - revenging 4 or more losses versus opponent in last 2 years, tired team - playing their 3rd road game in 5 days are 2-32 L/5 seasons for a go against 94% conversion rate for bettors.

Play on Edmonton to win 

The Stars may have scored some goals of late  , smacking  the Blue Jackets for five goals and then a big come from behind win in  overtime with the Predators after being down 3-0 . Dallas  has created a season-high 15 High-Danger Chances at even-strength in that game and are in good enough form to get my respect here in this spot as short favs vs a over rated Chicago team. 

NHL Home teams against the money line (DALLAS) - revenging 2 straight losses where team scored 1 goal or less, after a home game where both teams score 3 or more goals are 22-4 L/5 seasons for a 85% conversion rate for bettors.

Play on Dallas to win 

Buffalo has lost 7 straight games, and now are in full blown desperation mode. Considering the Flyers are just 1-4 in their last 5 home games and on tired legs as they play their 5th game in 7 nights  it is not a far fetched consideration that we have value with the desperate  underdog.BUFFALO is 5-0 ATS  after playing 3 straight games where 7 or more total goals were scored over the last 2 seasons. 

Play on Buffalo to win 

After winning 4 of 5 games, the Rangers lost to the Pens by a 5-1 count in the first game of this two game series. It must be noted the NY RANGERS are 12-4 ATS  in road games after having won 4 or 5 of their last 6 games over the last 2 seasons and get the nod again vs a tired Pittsburgh side that  are 2-5 in their last 7 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation. Meanwhile, the Rangers are 6-1 in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest and  are 5-2 in their last 7 road games.

Play on the NY Rangers to win 

The Rangers are playing pretty good hockey at the moment winning 4 of their L/6 games and are being very under rated in this spot play vs the tired Penguins. Rangers are 5-1 in their last 6 road games. NY RANGERS are 11-3 ATS   in road games after winning  4 or 5 of their last 6 against the spread over the last 2 seasons.Penguins are 0-4 in their last 4 games playing on 0 days rest and 1-5 in a 4 and 6 situation. 

Play on the NY Rangers to win 

The Isles have controlled this series winning 5 straight meetings this season,  with Buffalo scoring a total of 7 goals in those tilts, and Im betting they will once again struggle to score , while they themselves will be forced to be extremely conservative in an attempt to steal a game from the Isles, which Im betting also results in a low scoring affair. BUFFALO is 12-0 UNDER  in road games after 2 straight losses by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.BUFFALO is 6-0 UNDER in road games off 2 consecutive losses of 2 goals or more to division rivals over the last 2 seasons.

NHL Road teams against the total (BUFFALO) - after allowing 3 goals or more 3 straight games against opponent after scoring 5 goals or more in 2 straight games are 32-7 UNDER L/5 seasons for a 82% conversion rate.

Play UNDER

Desperation has now set in for the ducks as they try to end a 9 game losing streak. I know Colorado their top tier opposition is considering the superior side but the Ducks have somehow manufactured 3 straight wins here in their L/4 games in the Mile High City   and are very motivated to get back in the W column. In three meetings this season already the Ducks have grabbed one win and lost the other two tilt by just 1 goal including last nights heart breaking 3-2 OT loss. Value resides with the underdog vs a banged up Colorado side with numerous injuries and expected to play without star forward McKinnon tonight because of concussion protocol. 

Anaheim to win 

The Isles have won 8 of their L/11 games with all 3 losses coming to their nemesis the Pittsburgh Penguins. Today vs a side they have beaten 4 straight times this season another win Im betting is on the horizon.  NY ISLANDERS are 6-0 ATS  against good offensive teams - 29 or more  shots on goal, convert 17% or more pp this season.NY ISLANDERS are 12-1 ATS  against poor offensive teams - scoring 2.55 or less goals/game over the last 3 seasons.

NHL Road teams against the money line (BUFFALO) - revenging 4 or more losses versus opponent in last 2 years, tired team - playing their 3rd road game in 5 days are 2-29 L/5 seasons for a go against 93% conversion rate for bettors.

Play on the NY Islanders to win 

 The records might be different but these teams Vegas and San Jose according to my power rankings are closer than the line might indicate giving us value backing the Sharks at home in this spot play.

SAN JOSE is 6-0 ATS  after having lost 3 of their last 4 games this season. SAN JOSE is 5-1 ATS  revenging a same season loss vs opponent this season. 

NHL Home teams against the money line (SAN JOSE) - off a blowout loss by 3 goals or more to a division rival against opponent off 2 or more consecutive home wins are 30-7 L/5 seasons for a 83% conversion rate. 

Play on San Jose to win 

These two teams St.Louis and LAK are headed in two opposite directions. The Blues have won 3 straight while the Kings have lost three straight. Im recommedning we ride the momentum of the streaking side and fade a rebuilding  Kings team that should start to play like many of us thought they would . 

NHL team against the money line (ST LOUIS) - revenging 2 straight losses where team scored 1 goal or less, a marginal winning team (51% to 60%) playing a losing team are 30-6 L/5 seasons for a 83% conversion rate for bettors.

Play on St.Louis to win 

Anaheim has lost 8 straight but 6 of those games were one goal losses and must not be underestimated in their ability to pull off an upset vs a Colorado side that has been far from consistent this season. Colorado is off a 4-0 win last time out, but recently COLORADO is just 3-10 ATS  off a road blowout win by 3 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.Anaheim is 3-0  in in their L/7 visits to Colorado with the visitor winning 5 of the L/6 meetings . 

Play on Anaheim to win 

#1 GOALTENDERS: DETROIT - THOMAS GREISS, CAROLINA - ALEX NEDELJKOVIC

The Wings may not inspire bettors in this type of matchup. However, they have been competitive of late going 3-3 and beat Carolina last time they met 4-2, and from a systematic viewpoint matchup well here vs a side off a 5 game road trip and may take time to acclimate to home cooking again and vulnerable to being upset. Value with the Wings. 

Red Wings are 8-2 in the last 10 meetings in Carolina and have won 4 of their L/5 visits to Carolina. 

Play on Detroit to win 

The rebuilding Kings had been surprisingly  red hot winning 6 straight before back to back road losses vs the Minnesota Wild. They now come home off an extended, six game road trip and now after almost a few days off could easily show some rust here as they get acclimated to home cooking again. Meanwhile, the visiting Coyotes, are also on a few days rest, and revenge minded for a back to back losses they suffered to the Kings  a 10 days ago . Kings are 0-5 in their last 5 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.Kings are also  3-7 in their last 10 games playing on 3 or more days rest.Road team is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings. Coyotes are 7-3 in the last 10 meetings in Los Angeles.

Play on Arizona to win 

This is the third straight meeting between these two sides. The Sens shocked the Flames 6-1 in their first meeting and than the Flames woke up and took a 6-3 win in the rematch and now in the rubber match, Im going all in on the Flames, who according to my projections and power rankings are the superior side .  OTTAWA is 0-9 ATS /SU against struggling defensive teams - allowing 2.85+ goals/game this season with the average gpg diff clicking in at - 3.1 .OTTAWA is 1-11 ATS   off a home loss against a division rival over the last 2 seasons with the average gpg diff registering at - 2.2. 

Flames are 8-2 in their last 10 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.Flames are 9-3 in their last 12 vs. a team with a losing record. Flames are 15-7 in their last 22 games as a favorite.

Senators are 8-27 in their last 35 vs. a team with a losing record. Senators are 3-14 in their last 17 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.

NHL Road Favorites against the money line (CALGARY) - 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 30-6 L/24 seasons for a 83% conversion rate for bettlors.

Play on Calgary to win 

The Florida Panthers have gone four straight games without scoring a first-period goal.They have fallen behind in each of those contests. that not necessarily a good thing despite of the team going 2-1-1 , because you exert alot of effort trying to comeback and that takes a toll on you. Thus Im betting the Panthers are on tired legs and susceptible to a down performance.FLORIDA is 6-14 ATS in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.Road team is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings. Hurricanes are 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Florida.

Play on Carolina to win 

Bruins usually show off solid goaltending and a top tier of defensive hockey, but their last two games have been down efforts, as they lost lost 7-2 to the Isles and than 6-2 to the Rangers. The Bruins know they have to get back to basics and thats what Im betting on them doing here today vs the Rangers in the rematch. 

NY RANGERS are 8-2 UNDER when playing against a team with a winning record this season. NY RANGERS are 9-3 UNDER against good offensive teams - scoring 2.85+ goals/game this season.

Road teams where the total is 5.5 (BOSTON) - after allowing 5 goals or more against opponent after scoring 6 goals or more in their previous game are 30-8 UNDER  L/5 seasons for a 79% conversion rate for bettors. 

Play UNDER 

Blues are 5-1 in their last 6 road games and are 7-2 in their last 9 games as a road favorite.Blues are 7-2 in the last 9 meetings vs San Jose. I know St.Louis has lost 3 in a row, but that will make them all the more hungry vs a side they matchup well against.  Blues have an edge vs a Sharks side that has not seen much of an edge in home ice advantage going 0-4 L/4 at home as underdogs. 

Play on St.Louis to win 

Florida are coming off a hard fought come from behind  3-2 win over the Dallas Stars on Thursday night. Now  in an emotional letdown spot, Im betting on the slumping Carolina Canes taking advantage of a side that really exerted alot of energy last time out.Hurricanes are 9-3 in their last 12 games as a road favorite.Panthers are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game. Hurricanes are 8-3 in the last 11 meetings.Hurricanes are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Florida.

NHL  Road teams against the money line (CAROLINA) - off 2 consecutive road losses by 2 goals or more, with a winning record on the season playing another winning team in the first half of the season are 33-5 L/23 seasons for a 87% conversion rate for bettors.

Play on Carolina to win 

NHL Road teams where the total is 5.5 (DALLAS) - cold team - failing to cover 6 or 7 of their last 8 against the spread, extremely tired team - playing their 3rd road game in 4 days are 28-5 UNDER L/5 seasons for a 85% conversion rate for bettors including 2-0 this season. 

Flyers are 47-17 in their last 64 games as a favorite and  are 19-7 in their last 26 games as a road favorite and won 12 of their L/17 road tilts. Meanwhile, the Sabres,  are 0-6 in their last 6 games as a home underdog and  are 0-4 in their last 4 home games. The Flyers have won 5 of the L/6 meetings in this series and get the nod again especially with Sabres top offensive player Jack Eichel expected to miss this tilt or be less than 100% with a lower body injury. 

Play on the Philadelphia Flyers to win 

 Stars grabbed the cash for us yesterday and Im going back to well again with them again here in their back to back tilt vs the tired Florida Panthers. Note: Panthers are 6-14 in their last 20 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation and are 3-7 in their last 10 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation.

NHL Road underdogs of +100 to +150 against the money line (DALLAS) - after failing to cover 5 or 6 of their last 7 against the spread, well rested team - playing 5 or less games in 14 days are 37-18 L/5 seasons for a 67% conversion rate for bettors.

Play on the Dallas Stars to win 

Montreal has only scored more than 2 goals once in their L/8 games and Im betting on a similar output here . Meanwhile, despite of Ottawa finding the net more often than anticipated recently Im betting on them finding the sledding will get tough in this spot.  These two teams have played very low scoring affairs in their L/7 meetings with no game seeing more than 5 combined goals go on the board. 

Under is 5-0 in Senators last 5 games as a home underdog.OTTAWA is 11-2 UNDER  against good offensive teams - averaging 29.5+ shots on goal per game this season

Under is 5-0 in Canadiens last 5 games as a favorite and  4-0-1 in Canadiens last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.  

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Ottawa.Under is 7-0 in the last 7 meetings

NHL Road teams where the total is 6 or more (MONTREAL) - off a close road loss by 1 goal, a marginal winning team (51% to 60%) playing a losing team are 45-16 UNDER L/24 seasons for a 74% conversion rate for bettors.

Play UNDER

NHL Road teams where the total is 5.5 (VEGAS) - 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 38-9 UNDER L/24 seasons for a 79% conversion rate for bettors.

Play UNDER

 Since they started the season on a 5-0-2 run, the Canadiens are just 4-5-0 L/9 overall, with all five of those losses coming on home ice. By comparison, they have a 6-0-2 away record , which bodes well in this battle with the banged up Senators who could be missing some key players including top tier  Dman Chabot. Note: Chabot has missed two games this season, and the Senators have given up a whopping 15 goals in them. Senators are 3-15 in their last 18 vs. North.Senators are 0-6 in their last 6 games as a home underdog. I know we are laying some heavy lumber here, but the out layas compared to line offering are accurate and worth a 1% bankroll allotment. 

Play on the Habs to win 

Detroit has lost its last three games overall (0-2-1), and the margin of defeat Friday was its largest this season vs Florida 7-2 and Im betting they are out talented here again .Red Wings are 4-22 in their last 26 games following a home loss of 3 or more goals.

Panthers are 5-0 in their last 5 road games.Panthers are 7-2 in their last 9 games as a road favorite.Panthers are 9-3 in their last 12 games playing on 0 days rest.Panthers are 14-2 in the last 16 meetings in Detroit. Favorite is 10-1 in the last 11 meetings.

Play on Florida to win 

The Blackhawks have won 4 straight road games and 6 of their L/7 overall and deserve respect here as underdogs.NHL Road underdogs against the money line (CHICAGO) - vs. division opponents, off a road win where they shut out their opponent are a positive 63-53 L/23 SEASONS. Tonights expected starting goalie  Lankinen is 7-2-3 with a 2.29 goals-against average and a .931 save percentage. He has limited opposing teams to two goals or fewer in eight of those 12 starts. 

Play on Chicago to win 

After living out of their suit cases out in Arizona this past week the Blues come home and now play on tired legs vs a under rated Sharks side, that has been competitive vs the Blues this season winning their last meeting 2-1 and losing the first meeting 5-4.  With that said, the line here is a miscalculation in my humble betting opinion and offers value with the Sharks as dogs.  

ST LOUIS is 0-4 ATS  against struggling  defensive teams - allowing 2.85+ goals/game this season.ST LOUIS is 0-4 ATS in home games when playing their 4th game in 7 days this season. Blues are 1-4 L/5 at home. 

San Jose to win 

New York Islanders are looking for a way to extend their point streak to nine games and get revenge for a loss they suffered to the Penguins the last time they played each other,  Im betting in their current form they can do just that. Note:NY ISLANDERS are 13-4 ATS   revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons. The Isles have won 4 of their L/5 visits to Pittsburgh. 

The Blackhawks are 6-1-1 in their past eight games, with four overtime victories and despite of their positive numbers Im betting their tired and ready for regression thanks to being as lucky as they are good.CHICAGO is 0-7 ATS ( after having won 6 or 7 of their last 8 games over the last 2 seasons.

The Florida Panthers, who just won two of three games from the reigning Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning prepare to take down another strong opponent tonight the Carolina Panthers.  The Panthers are 4-0-1 on the road.The Panthers are likely to go back to rested goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, who rested on Monday. He has started three of Florida's past four games and is 5-1-1 with a 3.33 GAA.

Play on the Florida Panthers to win 

Anaheim has recorded a  3-1-1 record over its previous five games, which included wins against the Los Angeles Kings, Sharks and Vegas Golden Knights and now well rested looked primed to notch another win here vs a  Sharks side that  is 0-4 in their last 4 home games and just 6-14 in their last 20 games as an underdog.

Play on Anaheim to win 

Chicago recorded two home victories over Detroit last month by scores of 4-1 and 6-2. At the time, the Wings were missing a handful of players due to the league's health and safety COVID-19 protocols. However, now the Wings are getting healthier and should not be under estimated in their ability to cash for us tonight, vs a Chicago team that has not won a game in regulation since those above mentioned meetings.Blackhawks are 3-7 in their last 10 games as a road favorite. Blackhawks are 6-18 in their last 24 road games.

Play on the Red Wings to win 

Islanders have been playing very inconsistently so far this season, and have not faired well away from the Nassau Coliseum and are fade material in this spot play vs a under rated Buffalo side. Islanders are 1-6 in their last 7 road games. NY ISLANDERS are 0-5 ATS   in road games against poor defensive teams - opponents average 29.5+ shots on goal this season. Islanders are 0-4 in their last 4 games as a road favorite.

Play on Buffalo to win 

The Ottawa Senators took a last-minute win over the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday and now Im going to ride the  momentum that such a win for a young team will carry over into Monday night when they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs for the opener of a three-game series. I know the Sens offence has not been productive but OTTAWA is 5-1 ATS SU after scoring 2 goals or less in 5 straight games over the last 3 seasons.

Play on the Ottawa Sens to win 

The Arizona Coyotes and St. Louis Blues will play the rubber match of their unique seven-game regular-season series Monday afternoon in Glendale, Ariz and  Im betting on the better conditioned home team having the edge. Coyotes are 4-0 in their last 4 games playing on 1 days rest. Blues are 2-7 in their last 9 games playing on 1 days rest. 

Play on Arizona to win

The Winnipeg Jets have defeated the Ottawa Senators four times in as many meetings this season and Im betting on a rinse and repeat situation here again this evening. I know we are laying some heavy lumber, but the matchup odds justify the outlay. 

Road teams against the money line (OTTAWA) - off an embarrassing loss by 4 goals or more to a division rival, struggling team, winning 30% or less of their games on the season are 7-40 L/23 seasons. 

Play on Winnipeg to win 

The Coyotes won their three last three games against the Blues during their four-game set in St. Louis and I like the way they matchup against them.Quote: :"They're a relentless team," Blues coach Craig Berube said. "I think they've got real good team speed. And they don't give you any time. There's some players that are hard to control in the D-zone. They're quick and they cut back and they're competitive guys." END Quote: I Agree with his assessments and thus recommend a bet on the Arizona in this spot play.Underdog is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.

Play on Arizona to win 

Bruins have been fortunate lately and winning closely contested games. Note: BOSTON is 8-15 ATS after 3 straight close wins by 1 goal since 1996. I know the Rangers top offensive player Panarin maybe out, but there is value backing what is becoming a desperate Rangers team. 

Play on the NY Rangers to win 

After staging two third-period comebacks in the past three games, the Sharks party tricks look to be over. From a projections stand point which includes my perspective of  a less than flattering overall form, the Sharks  are fade material in this spot.Sharks are 0-5 in their last 5 games following a win. I know the Kings are in a slump, (0-4-1) but all good and bad runs eventually come to end . 

Play on LAK to win 

The Red Wings and Preds according to my power rankings are pretty evenly matched.  Both are slumping but I like the value attached to the Wings and are very much worth a wager at these elevated ML offerings vs a Nashville team on tired legs playing their 3rd game in 4 nights . Note: Predators are 7-17 in their last 24 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation. Detroit is 6-0 L/6 visits to Nashville. 

NHL Road teams against the money line (DETROIT) - off a road loss against a division rival against opponent off an embarrassing loss by 4 goals or more to a division rival are 35-14 L/23 seasons for a 71% conversion rate for bettors. 

Play on Detroit to win 

The Florida Panthers are off to one of their best starts in franchise history, with a 7-1-2 record in their first 10 games and must not be underestimated as dogs vs the Stanley Cup champion TB Bolts.  Im betting on a  Panthers side that has procured one of  the best offenses in the league, ranked 13th with a 3.10 goals-per-game average will keep up here . Their power play is ranked second in the league, with a conversion rate of 37%, and with guys like  Forward Noel Acciari in the lineup wont be pushed around by a physical TB squad. Advantage contrarian line , favoring the Panthers. 

TAMPA BAY is 9-14 ATS  when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons. Home team is 19-7 in the last 26 meetings.Panthers are 7-3 in their last 10 vs. NHL. Panthers are 7-3 in their last 10 vs. Central.

Play on Florida to win 

These two teams the Islanders and Penguins are currently playing at the proverbial opposite end of the performance spectrum. The Islanders are on a 2 game winning streak, after some unexpected rest, and now look refreshed. Meanwhile, the Pens, have lost 4 of their L/5 and 2 straight . Tonight I know the Pens want revenge for a loss suffered to the Isles last time out, but in the recent past PITTSBURGH is 0-7 ATS  in road games revenging a road loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons and are 4-12 ATS   in road games vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons. When the Isles are at the top of their game, and the defensive system they use is being fully utilized by their core , this team is frustrating to play against and with that said, Ill recommend we back Barry Trotz and company to bring home the cash tonight. 

Play on the Islanders 

The Kings played viable hockey early this season, but have now lost four straight and look like fade materail in their current form vs a rested Sharks squad.  Sharks are 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.Sharks are 11-2 in the last 13 meetings in Los Angeles. 

Play on San Jose Sharks 

Preds always seem to bring their game up a notch vs top tier competition. Predators are 5-1 in their last 6 home games.Predators are 16-5 in their last 21 vs. a team with a winning % above .600. 

NHL Road teams against the money line (TAMPA BAY) - off 2 consecutive home wins by 2 goals or more against opponent off a road loss are 91-162 for a 64% go against conversion rate. 

Play on Nashville to win 

The Islanders have only played one game in a week, and that was a win vs the Pittsburgh Penguins. Considering the defensive  style of hockey Barry Trotz squad plays thats an important part of why Im betting they have an advantage on very well rested legs. Look for the Isles to grind and pound and slow the flow of their cross town rivals the Rangers. Road team is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings. Underdog is 19-7 in the last 26 meetings.

Play on NY Islanders to win 

Carolina took a controversial 6-5 win when these teams played, last night and now the Blue Jackets feeling ripped off will be primed to get revenge . Columbus has won five of its last seven meetings overall with Carolina and get my support here tonight on a value line.Underdog is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings. 

Play on the Blue Jackets to win 

The Canucks have surrendered 23 goals during their current four-game losing skid.QUOTE: "We're a disconnected group right now and it's showing. It's frustrating," Vancouver goaltender Braden Holtby said. "If we want to be a good team, we've got to have everyone pulling the same rope. And that's what we work towards from now on." END QUOTE: Now I expect the Canucks to make a concerted effort to play a better brand of defensive hockey that will focus attention to transition, which Im betting will result in a combined score that stays on the low side of the total. 

 TORONTO is 7-1 UNDER in home games after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons which was the case in a 5-1 victory vs the Canucks on Saturday night. 

NHL Road teams against the total (VANCOUVER) - after allowing 3 goals or more 3 straight games against opponent after scoring 5 goals or more in 2 straight games are 31-7 UNDER L/5 seasons for a 82%. conversion rate for bettors. 

Play on Under 

NHL Home teams against the money line (CALGARY) - off a loss by 2 goals or more to a division rival against opponent off 2 or more consecutive home wins are 42-10 L/5 seasons for a 81% conversion rate for bettors.

Flames to win 

Vancouver looked exhausted when they played the Leafs last time out losing by a 7-3 count, but Im betting on a big bounce back effort after that embarrassing effort, as I look for the Leafs extreme power play efficiency to begin to drop back substantially. Toronto Goalie  Andersen owns a  -3.62 GSAA and hes very over rated ranks 54th among goalies in the NHL, and tonight I look for him to be exposed. TORONTO is 0-5 ATS  in home games after a home game where both teams score 3 or more goals over the last 2 seasons.

Play on the Canucks to win 

The Coyotes defeated the Blues 4-3 on Thursday night for their first road victory of the season and Im betting we have value on the underdog again tonight.Coyotes are 5-0 in their last 5 Saturday games.Blues are 3-8 in their last 11 games as a home favorite and  are 3-9 in their last 12 home games.

Play on the Arizona Coyotes to win 

The Philadelphia Flyers have have been frustrated  against the Boston Bruins so far this season.However, Im betting the  Flyers will   snap this ugly trend when they host the Bruins again on Friday. Philadelphia couldn't hold a two-goal lead and fell 4-3 in overtime to the Bruins on Wednesday, dropping the Flyers to 0-3 against Boston this season. But the Flyers have proven resilient in the recent past off a close home loss going  8-0 ATS   in home games revenging a close loss vs opponent of 1 goal or less over the last 2 seasons. 

Play on the Philadelphia Flyers to win 

Ottawa continues to be one of the worst coached teams in the NHL. I know the talent levels are not up to par, and experience levels as well, but from my perspective management and leadership is missing. Meanwhile, Montreal is playing a overall strong game and despite of huge lumber we are laying there is value based on the odds of Ottawa winning this game.  Road underdogs of +200 or higher against the money line (OTTAWA) - after allowing 4 goals or more 4 straight games against opponent after scoring 3 goals or more in 2 straight games are 0-27 L/23 seasons for a 100% conversion rate.

Play on Montreal to win 

Dallas prepares to play their 4th game in 7 nights and 8th in 12 days  are on tired legs, and are vulnerable here on the road. I know Columbus has proven themselves inconsistent but they did prove their metal in a 5-2 home win vs the defending Stanley champion TB Lightning. Now with redemption on board for a 6-3 loss in Dallas night before last the Jackets have my attention on a value money-line .Blue Jackets are 4-0 in their last 4 games following a loss of 3 or more goals. Blue Jackets are 11-5 in their last 16 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.Stars are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings in Columbus.

Play on the Columbus Blue Jackets to win 

EXPECTED GOALTENDERS: ANAHEIM - JOHN GIBSON, LOS ANGELES - JONATHAN QUICK

The Anaheim Ducks need a win badly to snap a three-game losing streak and according to my value ratings are viable bets here in LA on a value line. I know the Kings are well rested, but their flow could also be effected from the extra time off. Note: Kings are 2-6 in their last 8 games playing on 3 or more days rest.

Play on the Anaheim Ducks to win 

Edmonton took out the Sens 8-5 in their last meeting and according to my power rankings matchup very well here. OTTAWA is 1-13 ATS  in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons. 

NHL  Road underdogs of +200 or higher against the money line (OTTAWA) - after allowing 4 goals or more 4 straight games against opponent after scoring 3 goals or more in 2 straight games are 0-27 L/24 seasons for a perfect 100% go against conversion rate for bettors with the average gpg fiff clicking in at -2.3 gpg . 

Play on Edmonton to win 

The Coyotes have lost four of their last six games, but they are coming off of a 3-2 victory over the Ducks at home on Thursday and have some confidence now back on their sides and a little momentum. I know the Blues are playing well, but my power ranking suggest from a matchup perspective that Arizona fits the bill of a live dog.Blues are 2-7 in their last 9 games as a home favorite.Blues are 1-4 in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. Blues are 2-8 in their last 10 home games.

Play on Arizona to win on the ML

For two teams that look this evenly matched as yesterdays result would verify we have value on taking the underdog here on an obvious value line. 

BUFFALO is 10-26 ATS when playing against a marginal losing team (Win Pct. 40% to 49%) over the last 3 seasons. Sabres are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.BUFFALO is 19-40 ATS when playing only their 2nd game in 5 days over the last 3 seasons.

Devils are 6-0 in their last 6 Sunday games.Devils are 6-2 in their last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.

Play on NJ Devils to win 

St.Louis is well rested and are viable bets here on a chalk line. Blues have won their L/3 visits to Anaheim. Rinse and repeat situation on board tonight. 

ST LOUIS is 9-1 ATS against good power play killing teams - opp score on 14.5% or less of chances over the last 2 seasons winning by just under 2 gpg.  


Blues are 4-1 in their last 5 games as a road favorite and  are 9-4 in their last 13 road games.

Blues are also a solid 36-17 in their last 53 vs. a team with a losing record.

Meanwhile, the Ducks are 3-7 in their last 10 games as an underdog and are 12-29 in their last 41 games playing on 1 days rest.

 NHL Road teams against the money line (ST LOUIS) - penalty prone team - opponents average 4.7 or more  power plays/game are 31-14 L/5 seasons for a 69% conversion rate for bettors. 

Play on the St.Louis Blues to win 

The Islanders have now lost three straight games, with two straight coming to a Capitals team that they deserved better results against. Losing one game with 27 seconds left in regulation and than their last game by a 6-3 count after a taking a 3-0 lead. The Isles did not really play at that bad, and have proven to be a resilient group since HC Barry Trotz took over and deserve my respect here on a underdog line. Note: Isles are 3-0 L/3 here in Philly. 

NHL underdog against the money line (NY ISLANDERS) - off 2 consecutive losses against division rivals against opponent off 2 consecutive road wins by 2 goals or more are 19-8 L/23 seasons for a 71% conversion rate for bettors.

Play on the NY Islanders 

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be going for a four-game Western Canada sweep Saturday night when they complete a two-game set against the host Edmonton Oilers. but Im betting their extended road trip and some exhaustion to help the Oilers end the Buds run. TORONTO is 12-23 ATS when playing their 4th game in 7 days over the last 2 seasons.Maple Leafs are 3-8 in their last 11 vs. a team with a losing record.

Play on Edmonton to win

Pittsburghs off a hard fought loss vs the Bruins last time out, and despite of holding the Bruins to 17 shots on goal still found a way to lose. Now in a letdown situation Im betting a Rangers team off a OT victory to use the euphoric momentum to take out a downtrodden Pens group they matchup well against. Penguins are 0-4 in their last 4 games as a road favorite.Penguins are 0-4 in their last 4 Saturday games.Penguins are 0-6 in their last 6 road games.

Play on the NY Rangers to win 

 The Predators are one of those teams that come to life for some reason when they play TB. The Preds have won 4 straight , on the road in this series. NASHVILLE is 14-1 ATS when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 60% to 75%) in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Play on Nashville to win 

Analysis to follow-thank you for your patience 

Sabres are 16-36 in their last 52 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.Sabres are 4-11 in their last 15 overall.Sabres are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.Sabres are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.

Devils are 5-1 in their last 6 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.Devils are 4-1 in their last 5 Saturday games.Devils are 6-2 in their last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.

Play on the NJ Devils to win 

 The Blue Jackets notched a win last night vs florida for their 3rd win of the season , but they  are 0-6 in their last 6 games following a win and are just 1-6 L/7 when playing their 3rd game in 4 nights like they are doing tonight. I know the Blackhawks might not inspire bettors but they do matchup well here vs a tired side and get my support on a value line. 

San Jose is 3-4 in their long road trip to start their season  and have been competitive in every game before Tuesday nights drubbing at the hands of Colorado 7-3. Now in bounce back mode Im betting the Sharks being much more competitive vs  Avs. COLORADO is 7-12 ATS   in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons. COLORADO is 5-14 L/19 ATS  in home games off a blowout win by 4 goals or more over a division rival. 

Play on San Jose to cover 

The Hurricanes have been on a pause for more than a week because of a COVID-19 outbreak and will be extremely fresh for this game giving them what I believe to be an edge  vs the defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning. 


TAMPA BAY is 8-13 ATS when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons. TAMPA BAY is 20-54 ATS in road games against good defensive teams - 27 or less shots on goal, convert 15% or less  pp . 

Underdog is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.Home team is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings.

Play on Carolina to win on the ML

The Philadelphia Flyers rebounded nicely from their second blowout loss and became the first team to score five times against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday , but now Im betting on another regression game from the Flyers here tonight vs the Devils.Flyers are 2-6 in their last 8 games following a win.Devils are 7-3 in their last 10 home games.

Play on New Jersey to win ML

From the times I have watched the Penguins this season, its become obvious to me that their disorganized and defensively hapless and  depend far to much on guys like Malkin and /Crosby for offense. A experienced well conditioned and disciplined side like Bruins have a big edge here vs this type of team. Penguins are 0-4 in their last 4 games as a road underdog.Penguins are 0-5 in their last 5 road games.Penguins are 3-13 in the last 16 meetings in Boston.

Play on the Bruins to win on the ML

Blues enter this game against the Knights having lost 7 of their L/9 against a winning side. Vegas looked in the zone last time oout, winning a 1-0 affair vs the Arizona Coyotes and Im betitng that momentum carries on here vs a St.Louis side that was blasted 6-3 last time out. Note: ST LOUIS is 0-6 ATS  in road games after allowing 5 goals or more over the last 2 seasons losing by an average of 1.5 gpg.VEGAS is 19-3 ATS L/21 in home games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game with the average margin of victory coming by an average of 2.4 gpg. 
NHL Home Favorites against the money line (VEGAS) - explosive offensive team - scoring 3+ goals/game on the season, after a low scoring game where both teams scored 1 goal or less are 25-3 L/5 seasons for a 89% conversion rate for bettors.

Play on Vegas to win on the ML

The Jets are coming off a heart breaking loss, as Edmonton's Leon Draisaitl, the reigning league MVP, scored with less than a second remaining to give the visiting Oilers a 4-3 victory Sunday night. But now with redemption here, I expect the Jets to bounce back vs a side they matchup well against. Note: Oilers are 0-6 in their last 6 games following a win. Oilers are 1-4 in their last 5 games as a road favorite. Jets are 8-3 in their last 11 home games.

Play on the Winnipeg Jets to win on the ML

After watching the Rangers blow a 2-0 lead to the Penguins last time out and lose by a 3-2 count it has become obvious to me this Rangers group in their current form are not a good bet. The young men from Manhattan played timid hockey and that lack of confidence/finishing/goaltending  just wont get it done. Look for a Buffalo side that might not seem formidable to take advantage of a downtrodden group and cash us ticket on a value line. BUFFALO is 15-5 ATS  in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons outscoring their opponents by an average of 1.4 gpg in those 20 tilts. Rangers are 0-5 in their last 5 road games.

Play on the Buffalo Sabres on the ML

The Flyers were clobbered 6-1 by the Bruins last time out, and now Im expecting Philly to bounce back here vs New Jersey side that matchup well against .  Note: Flyers are 8-0 in their last 8 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game. Flyers are 5-0 in their last 5 games as a road favorite. The Devils are off a win last time out defeating the Isles, by a 2-0 count, but it also must be noted that NJ is just  Devils are 19-39 in their last 58 games following a win .

Flyers to win on the ML 

The Canucks and Senators both head into the trio of games in Vancouver on a losing skid and already struggling to keep pace with the rest of their North Division counterparts. Needless to say both sides are desperate for wins, but one side according to my data is the more talented and experienced. Vancouver has the edge.

Canucks are 2-0 L/2 meetings here in Vancouver.

NHL Home Teams when the money line is -100 to -150 (VANCOUVER) - after having lost 4 of their last 5 games, in a game involving two terrible teams (30% or less ) in the first half of the season are 28-3 L/23 seasons for a 90% conversion rate for bettors.

Vancouver Canucks to win on the ML

The NY Islanders matchup well vs the Devils. Two contradictory styles of hockey. The Islanders play a hardcore grinding style of hockey that pays a great deal of attention to transitional play, while the Devils play a more wide open type of hockey. Im betting on the Isles to parlay the 2nd straight meeting in this series vis their stringent D, with another similar effort that highlighted their 4-1 win on the last meeting. 

Play on the NY Islanders to win 

Penguins have won three straight games, after opening their season with a couple of  losses, but they see a ugly trend.Those three victories  each of which went to overtime or a shootout  and have all been of the comeback variety. In fact, in four of their five games overall, Pittsburgh has trailed by at least two goals. Tonight Im betting they wont be so lucky, and hit the proverbial wall. PITTSBURGH is 1-8 ATS   after scoring 4 goals or more in 3 straight games over the last 3 seasons. Road underdogs of +100 to +150 against the money line (NY RANGERS) - off 2 consecutive losses against division rivals, struggling  team, winning 30% or less of their games in the first half of the season are 23-9 L/23 seasons for a 72% conversion rate for bettors.

Play on the NY Rangers 

After arriving in Southern California following an 8-0 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Jan. 15, the Avalanche had two consecutive games at Los Angeles in which they were outplayed late and on closer magnification and looking over espn replay tape they looked gassed and not well conditioned, which makes them vulnerable here again tonight in Anaheim especially after playing last night. Underdog is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings,

Play on Anaheim to win 

Flyers are a side that deserve respect as underdogs and are being slightly disrespected here on the opening line vs a Boston side that is not as powerful as many might assume, especially with  key offensive cog Pastranak out of the lineup. Note the Flyers are  9-2 in their last 11 road games. Despite of this being the Flyers 3 rd game in 4 nights, they are prepared to compete as I rank them as the most well conditioned team in the league/ Flyers are 4-1 in their last 5 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation. Flyers are also  4-1 in their last 5 games as an underdog.Bruins are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Bruins are 1-6 in their last 7 overall.

Play on the Philadelphia Flyers to win on the ML

The Islanders have garnered shutouts in 2 of their first 3 games of the season, and continue to grind their opposition down, with solid defensive hockey under HC Barry Trottz Im betting on more of the same hockey here tonight against a Jersey team that needs to play a more wide open style of hockey to succeed. NHL  team against the money line (NEW JERSEY) - off a road win against a division rival against opponent off a home win where they shut out their opponent are 5-22 L/5 seasons for a 81% conversion rate for bettors.

Play on NY Isles to win on the ML

After surrendering a pair of two-goal leads to the Winnipeg Jets in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss, the Ottawa Senators will be primed  to bounce back and get the full two points when they host a  Jets side on tired legs as they play their 3rd game in 4 night  again on Thursday.  WINNIPEG is 0-8 ATS   after winning their previous game in overtime over the last 2 seasons. WINNIPEG is 1-10 ATS  when playing their 3rd game in 4 days over the last 2 seasons.

Play on the Ottawa Sens to win 

According to my numbers the Canucks are one of the most under rated in the NHL and deserve respect here as home underdogs. Canucks are 7-0 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

Canadiens are 3-7 in their last 10 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.

Canadiens are 2-5 in their last 7 games following a win.

Play on Vancouver to win 

The Minnesota Wild will head into the finale of their season-opening, four-game road trip on Wednesday at Anaheim on tired legs and susceptible to being upset .  With that said, after comparing the line offered to my projected ML, I have isolated value and recommend we take the underdog. 

Underdog is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.

 Wild are 4-10 in their last 14 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.Wild are 1-4 in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.

Play on Anaheim to win on the ML

The Blues edged the Sharks 5-4 Monday night to open the two-game set in San Jose and now Im betting on the Sharks to return the favor. there is alot not to like a about both teams, but its early on and the medias fixation with the Sharks poor goaltending might be over blown. Right now the price is right on this tilt and Ill take the underdog. 

Blues are 1-5 in their last 6 games as a home favorite.

 Blues are 1-6 in their last 7 home games.

San Jose to win on the ML

#1 GOALTENDERS: NEW JERSEY - MACKENZIE BLACKWOOD, NY RANGERS - ALEXANDAR GEORGIEV

 The New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils each wound up with  victories   in their second games of the season after opening the season with frustrating losses.  These teams according to my early season power rankings are pretty evenly matched and the value resides with the underdog. NY RANGERS are 4-11 ATS  in home games off a win or tie in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.

Devils are 6-1 in their last 7 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.

Rangers are 2-5 in their last 7 home games.

Rangers are 1-5 in their last 6 overall.

NJ Devils to win