30*

Washington Capitals -128

20*

Carolina Hurricanes -120

30*

Las Vegas Golden Knights -130

20*

Florida Panthers -125

40* NHL GAME OF THE WEEK

Montreal Canadiens -134

20*

Calgary Flames +105

20*

Buffalo Sabres +111

20*

Anaheim Ducks -155

30*

Edmonton Oilers -153

20*

Pittsburgh Penguins -200

30*

New York Rangers -170

Even though New York is down 3-2, I believe they are the much better team. This series reminds me of the Celtics/Wizards series in a way. The Rangers, like the Wizards, have dominated the series but fell apart real late in the last 2 road games. However, at home, they have mopped the floor with the opposition and I expect that to happen again here. 

40*

Edmonton Oilers -142

30*

Boston Bruins -134

30*

Buffalo Sabres -105

30*

St. Louis Blues -137

40*

Pittsburgh Penguins ML -147

30*

Calgary Flames ML -120

30*

Boston Bruins -175

The New York Islanders are just fading away. They have now lost 5 straight games and 11 of 13 on the road. They have also lost 4 straight in this 4 games in 6 nights spot. NYI has never done well at TD garden, going 5-12 and they have lost 22 of the last 30 meetings. The Bruins head out for a lengthy road trip following this game, which includes a back to back set in 2 days. Boston knows they need to take care of business here at home with the tough schedule ahead.

20*

Columbus Blue Jackets -107

20*

San Jose Sharks -110

30*

Minnesota Wild -160

This pick is a serious fade of the Edmonton Oilers. This team has played a TON of games over the last month. They haven't had more than a day off since November 8th. They are currently in the dreaded back-to-back, 3 in 4, and 4 games in 6 nights set. Furthermore, 3 of their last 4 games went to OT. The Oilers have lost 4 straight in this situation. These players have got to be dog tired right now. The Wild are 21-5 in the last 26 meetings against the Oilers in Minnesota.

30*

Chicago Blackhawks -121

This is Florida's first game with their new head coach. Teams that fire their coach mid-season are 1-6 the last 3 years in their first game with the new hire. The Blackhawks have been a dynamite bet at the United Center and they very rarely lose back to back games. Florida has lost 5 straight in Chicago and they are 5-16-2 in the last 23 meetings overall.

20*

Dallas Stars -165

30*

New Jersey Devils -135

50* NHL GAME OF THE MONTH

Washington Capitals -135

If there is one team you want to back after a bad performance, it's the Washington Capitals. This team rarely loses back to back games. They have only lost consecutive games 6 times since the start of last season. They are also 14-2 following a loss of 3 or more goals. They have also had 2 days to stew on this loss, so there is no doubt that they will have that extra focus in preparation. The Caps have done well lately with multiple days of rest, going 10-4 in the process.

Well the Blue Jackets did it again with their offensive fireworks last game, dropping 8 on the Blues. This team also dropped 10 on Montreal earlier this year. However, this team has not done well after a terrific offensive performance and they suffer a letdown. After their 10 goal onslaught, they managed just 1 goal their next game in an OT loss. They have just 1 win in their last 7 games after scoring 5+ goals.

The Capitals have always had the Blue Jackets number. In fact, they are 4-0-1 in the last 5 meetings.

30*

Nashville Predators -140

The Predators have always been a great home team. They have an outstanding home ice advantage. They get St. Louis tonight playing their 4th game in 6 nights and coming off a back to back OT loss. The Blues have not played well on the road, going 1-4 in their last 5 and Nashville is 42-14 facing a team with a losing road record. The public is all over the Blues tonight but we have some serious reverse line movement in this one. Look for the Preds to keep their stellar home record intact tonight.

20*

San Jose Sharks +113

30* NHL Saturday BEST BET

Ottawa Senators -140

Love the way the Senators are playing right now. Our top NHL season win total was the over for the Senators and a big part of that was first year coach, Guy Boucher. He has always done well in his first year at a new program. This team is playing extremely well at home this season, going 5-1. Their defense has been stifling, only allowing 1 goal in their last 3 games and that success should continue tonight facing the 26th ranked offense in the Sabres.

Although Buffalo is 3-1-1 this season on the road, they have been historically bad away from home in recent years. They are just 36-85, which includes going 12-32 facing a team with a winning record on the road. The Sabres are also just 15-49 facing a team with a winning record overall in their last 64.

2* 

St. Louis Blues -117

Price is cheap here for clearly the better team. Calgary has just 1 win in their 5 games (1-3-1) this season and it was an OT win. What makes it worse is they have been playing bad teams. Buffalo, Edmonton, Vancouver, Carolina. Not exactly murderer's row. Calgary's defense has been a joke and they commit way too many penalties. They have committed 27 penalties this season, which includes 8 their last game. You can't give a team like the Blues several man advantages. They will make you pay. Calgary also hasn't scored in their last 19 PP chances. Special teams are a disaster for the Flames and I expect this to be the difference tonight. 

2*

Columbus Blue Jackets +102

3*

San Jose Sharks -140

The Sharks have always been great facing the bad teams of the league. I know it's just 1 game so far but SJ has won 10 of their last 11 game facing a team with a wining % of less than 400. They have also won 11 of their last 13 games playing on 2 days rest. Columbus is 25-68 facing a team with a winning percentage of above .600. Big money has come in on the road team as well

2*

Calgary Flames -140

Immediate revenge spot for the Flames. Edmonton may suffer a letdown after their huge performance at home where they opened the new Rogers' place. Calgary should bounce back defensively after allowing 7 goals. 

3*

Washington Capitals -108

Two factors have landed us on the Capitals. One being the obvious revenge motivation as the Penguins eliminated the Caps in the Playoffs. The second reason is that the Banner/Ring ceremony will take place in Pittsburgh. The Penguins are going to have to do a lot of standing around before the game. Capitals get to go back to where their season ended, to begin this year on a high note by spoiling the Penguins Stanley Cup celebration. This Capitals team is LOADED. They are the legendary champs of the regular season but choke in the playoffs. Well, this is the regular season. Look for a big statement from Washington.

2*

Tampa Bay Lightning -165

I also like the over here as well. The Tampa Bay Lightning are my pick to win it all this year. People sleep on this team, part of it is because it's Tampa Florida. Don't forget that the Lightning made it to the Stanley Cup Finals 2 years ago and they were 1 game away from a return trip to the Finals last season. The Lightning have the Red Wings number. TB has won 6 of the last 7 meetings and 6 straight games at home. 

2*

Montreal Canadiens -124

3*

Ottawa Senators -135

Toronto has been one of the best fades when playing on the road. They are 16-50 away from home. The Senators have owned this series of late, winners of 6 of the last 7 and 4 straight at home. I also love Ottawa's new coach. He has had great success everywhere he has been, in his first year coaching. 

30*

St. Louis Blues -130

20*

San Jose Sharks -171

This has been the series of "who has home ice, wins the game." The difference is that the Sharks have dominated the Predators at home but Nashville had to squeak by with 2 OT wins over San Jose at home. Nashville is just 7-22 when playing in San Jose and they have won just 1 game in their 5 road games overall. Clearly, this team needs to be at home to have success. My bets are saying that we see a Blues vs. Sharks Conference Final.

30*

St. Louis Blues -105

Ken Hitchcock is 4-2 in Game 7's. Lindy Ruff is 0-3 in Game 7's and the Stars are without superstar Tyler Sequin. Who do you want to back? That's what I thought. I liked the Blues from the get go and we're sticking to it. I think the Blues should win the Western Conference. St. Louis has the better defense and defense wins championship. They are 12-3 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game and have taken 6 of the last 8 meetings in Dallas, so they know how to win there. The Stars 1-4 following a win.

40* NHL GAME OF THE WEEK

Washington Capitals +102

For all intents and purposes, this game is Washington's season. You can not go down 3-1 to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Although the Penguins have had success against the Capitals in recent years, it's extremely tough to beat this team 3 games in a row.

The loss of Kris Letang is huge. Pittsburgh is now down it's top 2 blue-liners for this game with Letang out due to a suspension and Maatta out from the injury on the hit from Orpik. Murray is going to have to stand on his head again in net because he is going to face a barrage of shots from the Capitals tonight. This is bad news for the Penguins as the Capitals should bounce back nicely on offense as they are 40-14 when scoring 2 goals or less their previous game. Washington continues to be exceptional on the penalty kill in the post-season, killing off all 10 shorthanded opportunities this series and letting just 1 goal out of 33 tries this entire playoffs. 

30*

Anaheim Ducks -114

The Mighty Ducks have finally woken up. They have now won 3 straight games, after losing a pair of 1 goal games, and have outscored the Predators 12-3 in that span. All the momentum is with the better team right now and Nashville has to feel like the blew it. Anaheim smells blood and there's not a thing the Preds can do about it. The Ducks are also 46-18 after scoring 5 goals or more their previous game, which means they stay hot after a great performance and Nashville is 0-4 after a loss of 3+ goals. We have two teams here going in opposite directions and we're taking the hotter and much better team tonight to close out the series.

20*

Anaheim Ducks -101

Well this game is the Ducks season. I know it's happened before, but if you go down 3-0, let's face it, your season is over. The Ducks are simply too talented to go down 3-0 or even possibly swept. This team had the #1 PP and #1 PK. They also are the #2 seed in the West. They're too good of a team to lose 3 in a row. With them being on the road now, a lot of the pressure should be off their shoulders not having to perform for the home fans. Ducks go ALL out in this one.

40* NHL GAME OF THE WEEK

New York Islanders +124

I believe the key here is the level of competition each team played throughout the season. The Isles CLEARLY had the tougher road playing in the Metro. Although Florida is the higher seed, they are only separated by 3 points. Both teams did end the season well but the Isles have played great on the road, taking out the Caps and the Rangers. Florida has played poorly against the good teams of the league, going just 2-7 over their last 9 games facing a team with a winning record. This should be a great contest and, in my opinion, this game should be lined closer to -115. Getting the solid plus money payout here is the way to go.

20*

Pittsburgh Penguins -155

The ultimate revenge spot for the Penguins tonight as the New York Rangers have ended the season for the Penguins two years in a row. Pittsburgh enters the playoffs as the hottest team in the league and they are going to be a tough out for anyone. (I think they ultimately take out the Capitals in the 2nd round, which I hope doesn't happen being a Caps fan, but the Caps just can not get through the 2nd round.) The Pens are clicking on all cylinders and even their penalty kill has been phenomenal. They have killed off 22 straight man advantages. It's almost always a good bet to back the team with all the momentum heading into the post-season.

20*

Philadelphia Flyers -220

I know this is a ton of juice but consider a money-line parlay with the Dallas Stars. 

The Flyers HAVE to win this game in order to make the playoffs. They have Pittsburgh and New York on deck and those are going to be very tough games to win. There's NO excuse for this team to lose on their home ice against the worst team in the game. Toronto is only separated by 2 points from the worst record in the league and you know they are thinking about the lottery and the #1 overall pick. Toronto is also playing the dreaded back-to-back, 3rd game in 4, 4th in 6 tonight as well.

30*

New York Rangers -140

These Rangers need to wake up. I feel they face the perfect team tonight to snap this losing skid and clinch the post-season. NY has dominated the Blue Jackets in recent meetings, winning 6 straight. The Blue Jackets are also in a tough spot, returning home after a lengthy road trip and after tonight's game, they head back on the road for two more. Columbus is just 1-6 in this spot.

30*

New York Rangers -151

30*

Philadelphia Flyers +104

Great public fade and a good spot to go against the Capitals here as they just clinched the President's Trophy with a victory over the Blue Jackets in their last game. I don't expect 100% from these players tonight, especially given that this is their 4th game in 6 nights. On the other hand, the Flyers are fighting for their playoffs lives and need every win they can get. They have played extremely well at home and surprisingly have done great against the Capitals. The Flyers are 7-3 the last 10 meetings and 27-11-1 the last 39 meetings at Wells Fargo Center. 

30*

Dallas Stars -128

The Stars having been playing great hockey of late as they have now 4 straight against playoff caliber clubs. They are in a tight race for 1st place and need to string together wins from here on out. I believe the scheduling spots for each team are going to play a big role in this game. Dallas enters this game with 2 days off and in the comfort of their own home. They are 19-7 in that spot. Nashville is in the dreaded back-to-back, 3 in 4, and 4 games in 6 nights spots. The Preds have not done well in this situation. They are 18-37 in the second game of a back-to-back and 3-10 playing their 3rd game in 4 nights. They have done poorly playing in Dallas as well, going 8-23.

20*

Chicago Blackhawks -149

20*

Washington Capitals -140

20*

Colorado Avalanche +110

The Philadelphia Flyers have now lost 7 straight meetings in Denver. Colorado is always a tough place to play with the altitude but especially when you are playing your 3rd game in 4 nights and 4th game in 6 nights like Philly is tonight. The Flyers are just 5-13 in that spot. Colorado comes into this game fresh with 3 days off and have been playing well, winning 5 of their last 6. 

30*

Chicago Blackhawks -125

50* NHL GAME OF THE MONTH

Tampa Bay Lightning -150

20*

Calgary Flames +100

Following the money here as the public loves the Habs but this line has dropped nearly 40 cents from the opener. Sources I have spoken too have confirmed a ton of money of the Flames. This situation also calls to take the Flames as Montreal is in a tough spot. We did fade the Canadiens however in this exact spot last time out against Buffalo and they got us in OT. Think our luck will change here. Montreal is just 3-8 playing on a back to back, 1-5 following a loss of 3+, and 2-5 playing their 4th game in 6 nights. 

20*

Buffalo Sabres -139

Money has come in on the home team here and for good reason. The Habs have been terrible in their current spot. Montreal is 2-8 playing the second of a back-to-back, 1-7 playing 3 games in 4 nights, and 1-6 playing 4 games in 6 nights. Clearly this team does not do well when playing tired as they lack motivation. They are also 0-5 following a loss of 3+ goals. Most of us know that Buffalo isn't a very good team but surprisingly they are 7-3 their last 10 home games facing a team with a losing record. 

20*

Pittsburgh Penguins +100

Fading the Islanders here as they are returning home from a 7 game road trip. The Penguins have always done well against the Isles, winning 36 of the last 52 and 9 of the last 13 meetings in New York.

20*

Dallas Stars -145

The biggest move of the day goes to the Dallas Stars and for good reason. Montreal has been a trainwreck lately. The Habs are just 11-29 overall their last 40 games and they have been even worse against the Western Conference, going 5-21 over their last 26. Dallas usually takes care of business playing losing teams and they are in a good bounce back spot, offensively speaking, tonight as they are 20-7 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. 

20*

Boston Bruins +129

Tons of money is on the Bruins tonight. Boston has played exceptionally well on the road of late, winning 10 of their last 12. The Lightning is in a tough spot as they are playing the 2nd of a back to back, 3rd game in 4, and 4th game in 6 nights.

20*

Buffalo Sabres -110

The Toronto Maples Leafs are in total disarray. They have lost 5 straight and 9 of their last 10. They have also managed over 2 goals just once in those 9 losses. To make matters worse for Toronto is that they are playing their 4th game in 6 nights and have lost 11 of their last 12 home games facing a team with a losing record. 

Buffalo isn't the greatest team either but they're better than Toronto. They have managed points in their last 3 games and even though they have lost, they played the Kings, Ducks, Sharks, and Penguins extremely tough recently. There's a reason why this team is now the favorite after opening the underdog.  

20*

Detroit Red Wings -102

50* NHL GAME OF THE MONTH

Tampa Bay Lightning -143

This line was short earlier because the Lightning haven't had much success against the Devils in the past. This line has climbed a lot from the opener and for good reasons. Tampa Bay is hot and New Jersey is not. The Lightning have won 4 in a row and the Devils have dropped 4 of their last 5, which includes a beat down last night at the hands of the Blue Jackets. 

Tampa Bay has been fantastic in this spot. The Lightning have won 13 of their last 16 road contest facing a team with a losing record and they are also 12-4 after scoring 2 goals or less their previous game. I like this stat because it shows that they really know how to give a strong effort after a poor offensive outing. A big key to this is the line change with Stamkos. Since moving back to center with Callahan and Killorn on his sides, they have tallied 16 points in 5 games. I don't see NJ having any shot at stopping them especially since the Devils have given up 19 goals in their last 5 games.

30* NHL BEST BET

Minnesota Wild -105

Here we go again. Another team coming back home from a long road trip that we will fade (Philly.) Minnesota has been playing much better since firing their coach as they have won 4 of their last 5 games. The Wild still have a great chance at getting the number 8 seed and they need a win here because they have the Caps on deck and that seems like a near impossibly to win there as the Caps are also coming off a loss.  The Flyers are just 15-36 facing a team with a losing record and they have only won twice in their last 8 home games.

30*

Columbus Blue Jackets +135

Boston returning home from a lengthy road trip as I love fading teams in that situation. Also, serious money has come in on the dog here. Practically every bet placed (nearly 77%) is Boston yet the line has dropped from -190 all the way to -140 in some spots. 

20*

Edmonton Oilers -160

20*

Buffalo Sabres +105

40* NHL GAME OF THE WEEK

Anaheim Ducks +101

There are a lot of things pointing to the Ducks tonight. First off, the Ducks are on fire as they have won 6 straight and 8 of their last 9 games. It's always a good bet to ride a winning streak in sports. Also, all the trends are in favor of Anaheim. They are 5-0 facing a team with a winning record, 5-1 their last 6 on the road, and 14-2 playing on 2 days rest. That is key here as the Penguins are playing their 3rd game in 4 nights tonight and Pittsburgh is just 2-5 in that spot.

Looking at the line movement in this game is a telling sign on who is the right side. This line opened at Penguins -130 and has dropped to -110 with nearly every bet on the Penguins. Some spots are even showing 90% of the action on Pittsburgh. A few sources have confirmed big money on the visitors. Going to follow the money with the hot team and the great situational spot here tonight.

20* NHL MONEY MOVER

Toronto Maple Leafs -140

We have to take a chance on the Maple Leafs tonight. The line movement on this game is unbelievable and can't be ignored. The opener for this game was -110 and even New Jersey -115 in a couple spots. Now the Maple Leafs are as high as dollar fifty favorites in this game. What's even more surprising is that there are a lot more bets being placed on the Devils. Some spots have 2 out of every 3 bets on the visitors, yet the line has jumped nearly 60 cents. Going to follow the money here with the home team. The Devils are just 1-5 their last 6 meetings in Toronto.

30*

Nashville Predators -140

Tough spot here for the Canucks as they are returning home from a 6 game road trip that started on the 14th. It has been very profitable fading teams in this spot in the NBA, MLB, and the NHL. We will also be following the money here as this line has gone crazy since the opener. This line opened basically at pickem (-115) and now has climbed to -150 in some spots with practically 50-50 action on both sides. 

30*

Anaheim Ducks -105

30*

Nashville Predators -124

20*

Pittsburgh Penguins +127

30*

New York Rangers -142

30*

Chicago Blackhawks -155

30*

Tampa Bay Lightning -180

Money has absolutely poured in on the Lightning tonight. This line opened at -150 and has climbed up over 40 cents in some spots. What's surprising is that more tickets have been on the dog here. Even more reason to like the home team here. Consider parlaying with the Calgary Flames if you don't want to lay the juice.

20* NHL BEST BET

St. Louis Blues -190

I know this is a lot of juice to lay but under -200 is a steal here. You can also consider doing a moneyline parlay with another big favorite (consider San Antonio or even Alabama.) The Maple Leafs have only one win in their last 5 games playing in a 3 games in 4 nights situation. They have also only won 9 times in their last 51 road games. That's just pathetic. St. Louis is 50-9 at home playing a team with a winning percentage of less than 40%! 

20*

Buffalo Sabres -145

30*

New York Islanders -125

Following the huge money movement here as sources close to me love the Islanders tonight. The Rangers opened the favorite and are one of the most heavily bet public teams for tonight yet this line has dropped drastically. The Rangers are now the significant underdog in this one with more than 60% of the bets being placed on them. 

30* NHL BEST BET

Dallas Stars -150

This is a bit pricey but the Dallas Stars should be favored by a lot more in my opinion. Dallas had a fantastic come back going down early in their last game so I see them riding that momentum here tonight. Calgary's defense has just been awful lately, giving up 5+ in 2 of their last 3 games. The Stars should light the lamp a ton tonight. Both of these clubs come into this game with 2 days off. This is a huge tell of what the right side is in this game as Dallas prepares much better. The Stars are 8-1 in this spot and the Flames are just 2-6. Dallas also has been dynamite on the road and has been destroying the Western Conference going 13-3 the last 16. Dallas has won 5 of the last 7 meetings and the road squad is a perfect 5-0 the last 5. Look for Dallas to cruise here tonight.

20*

Montreal Canadiens -115

20*

St. Louis Blues -148

30*

Dallas Stars -195

I know this is a lot of juice so consider parlaying with a huge football favorite to shorten the price but regardless, Stars should take care of business at home. Buffalo has been terrible in this spot historically. The Sabres are 16-66 after scoring 2 goals are less their previous game and they are 5-24 facing a team with a winning percentage of .600 or greater. The Stars have won 4 of 5 and 6 of the last 8 home games against Buffalo. Also have a small lean to the under here as well. 

20*

Dallas Stars -157

20*

Anaheim Ducks -115

20*

Pittsburgh Penguins -138

20*

Washington Capitals +108

30*

Washington Capitals -145

40* NHL GAME OF THE WEEK

Dallas Stars -150

The Anaheim Ducks are in a complete funk right now. Everything about this team says FADE! They just lost last night, again, on the road in overtime to the Chicago Blackhawks, 1-0. This is now the 5th time in 8 games the Ducks have been blanked. They have also gone nearly 130 minutes without netting a single puck. Let's add more fuel to the fire...they haven't even won on the road yet. This team is so bad that they don't even average a goal a game! Need I say more? This game is a total fade of a sputtering team right now and we'll gladly take the home team here.

20*

Tampa Bay Lightning +110

20*

St. Louis Blues +131

30*

Arizona Coyotes +104

20*

Dallas Stars -174

30*

Nashville Predators -162

20*

St. Louis Blues +111

20*

Philadelphia Flyers +115

20*

Toronto Maple Leafs +160

Have to take a chance with the boys from Canada tonight at this price. Serious money has poured in on Toronto and one of my close sources is all over this one. Detroit opened at -220 favorites and have dropped down to -160 in some spots with over 2 out of every 3 bets being place on them.  

20*

Colorado Avalanche +105

20*

Boston Bruins -118

20*

Los Angeles Kings -154

Jonathan Quick and the Los Angeles Kings OWN the San Jose Sharks. It's actually quite embarrassing. LA has won 7 of the last 9 meetings and, even more impressive, they have taken 14 of 17 at the Staples Center. I refuse to over think this one. The Kings get it done tonight.

30*

Vancouver Canucks +120

Wouldn't ya know... The Canucks get a chance at revenge rather quickly against the Flames, who knocked them out of the post-season last year in the first round. Even though they haven't had much success in Scotiabank, I feel this price is just way too high for the Flames. The public is all over Calgary tonight as more than 2 of every 3 tickets are being written on them but the line has dropped nearly 20 cents. Following the money here and taking a chance with the live dog tonight.