March 23rd, 2017 NHL Betting Tips

Sup guys. Got nothing to do so here’s my quick thoughts on all the games tonight, with my opinions on who will win each game:

TBL @ BOS (pick: Bruins)

– Should be a great game. Obviously both teams fighting for their lives. Budaj in net could work wonders for the Bolts here as Vasi is struggling, but then again having your backup in the net doesn’t necessarily mean you start to play great defensively. I personally think the Bolts injuries have caught up to them. Bruins have really started to dominate the Bolts recently, so it’s a nice change-up after playing 2 teams that had dominated them (TOR+OTT). I like the home advantage here to help the Bruins find energy and they should have the confidence to beat the Bolts. Don’t necessarily like the odds though, so personally passing on it. I hate the trend of Bruins being clear favorites in every single game, they’re not that good.

CBJ @ WSH (pick: Capitals)

– Getting Bob back in net will be huge for the Jackets looking to bounce back. That loss to the Leafs didn’t mean much (games like that against teams pushing for the playoffs are pretty common this time of the year), make no mistake they’ll get up for the Caps. But B2B + 4th in 6 nights for the Jackets is really tough spot here. Caps are feeling it right now and look like the mid-season Caps again, especially the way they’re scoring. Bob will give the Jackets a chance to win the game, but i think the Caps still win it in the end. Don’t like the odds at all though, rather pass on the Caps, don’t want have anything to do with getting burned by Bob.

NJD @ TOR (pick: Leafs)

– I can’t see the Devils upsetting the Leafs here, at least in regulation. It’s pretty self-explanatory why the Leafs should win this game, and it’s always easier to trust someone to beat spoiler teams when they’re playing well themselves. However, there is a good chance for OT. 3 of the last 5 meetings have gone to OT and the Devils always play them tough. Leafs B2B 3in4+4in6 could result in a slow start, slow finish or just individual mistakes. McElhinney in net. Devils DID just beat the Rangers that was a huge win for them, and playing pressure-free hockey is always dangerous. Again have to pass on this game, as the odds don’t convince me to go for Toronto. Maybe throwing in a small bet on OT if i feel like it. Can’t say the +4 odds aren’t tempting.

CAR @ MTL (pick: Canadiens)

– I honestly don’t have much of an idea for this game. Could go either way. Hurricanes surprisingly are back in the race and they could be peaking just at the right time to make a run for it. That said, Price is back in for the Habs and they can’t be too happy about losing to Detroit despite Julien warning them about spoiler teams. I have to lean towards the Habs, simply because they seem to always get it done at home against the Canes and Price vs Lack is a bit of a missmatch. You have to like how the Canes battle though. Could definitely see OT here with the Canes doing everything they possibly can to pick up a point, as they’ve done in the last 8 games.

PIT @ OTT (pick: Penguins)

– I don’t care who the Pens have out. As long as they keep on playing like they do and Crosby is hot, i have my money on them. Not convinced by the Sens at all right now, they got lucky against the Bruins and lost 4 games in a row prior to that. It just seems like the confidence levels are way different right now, favoring the Pens of course. Last time they played in Ottawa Pens lost 4-1. Im looking for a better effort this time.

ARI @ FLA (pick: Panthers)

– Lately the trend is home teams win games between these two teams. Which is honestly all i base my pick on. I don’t know whether the Panthers still think they’re in it, have they given up and if so are they deflated or relieved? Makes it so tough to judge how this game turns out. Coyotes playing their 3in4 + 4in6 combined with the trend between these two teams i have to go with the Cats. Another game where the odds aren’t good though.

VAN @ STL (pick: Blues)

– Right off the bat i know i won’t be betting on this game. Do i think the Blues will win? Yeah – i have to think so. But at this time of the year these spoiler teams scare the crap out of me and i don’t want to risk it for low odds. Stastny out for the Blues is a big blow. Canucks scored 4 goals against the Hawks. The Blues tend to handle the Canucks well though, but still, better to be safe than sorry.

CGY @ NSH (pick: Flames)

– When you lose to the Caps you just have to shrug it off. And i expect the Flames to do just that. Johnson didn’t have a good game last time he played, but for some reason i have a good feeling he’s going to bounce back well tonight, probably because Elliott finally lost so that takes some pressure off of Johnson to match his play and see this is an opportunity instead. Trend between these two teams in the last 6 meetings has been weird. Either the game goes to OT or the road team wins it in regulation (and even the OT’s have mostly ended with the road team coming out on top). Tkachuk serving his 2nd game of the suspension hurts, but on the bright side Rinne has only won 5 out of 15 games against Calgary.

PHI @ MIN (pick: Flyers)

– The Wild are not out of the woods yet, just like the Caps weren’t either when they snapped their losing streak and then lost to the Preds at home. Dubnyk has still been shaky in the past week and for some reason the Wild have some problems getting up for the Flyers, either that or the Flyers know exactly how to play them. Whichever it is, or a combination of both, Philly has won 4 out of the last 5 meetings. And you know they’ll look like a desperate hockey club out there tonight. With the confidence they have against Minnesota, combined with their desperation level (and maybe the Wild thinking it’s going to be an easy game, after all the Flyers are notable downgrade from the Sharks) i really like the Flyers to come out on top. Some sweet odds as well.

DAL @ CHI (pick: Blackhawks)

– This game could be anything. The Stars don’t want to get swept by the Hawks in the season series, and probably feel like this is a good spot to play spoilers. Hawks had some troubles getting up for the last 2 games, and seeing how Dallas is out of the playoffs, that trend could continue. Or they still feel like playing Dallas is motivating enough to beat them to the ground due to past history. Im going to be honest here – i have no clue how this game turns out. But considering how well the Hawks have played for such a long time, have to guess they probably win. Needless to say not a good game for betting though.

EDM @ COL (pick: Avalanche)

– Maybe this time the Avs finally come through for me. They’ve been up there in the top 5 of most frustrating teams this season. Honestly i feel like i’ve done such a good job of picking those games where they could come away with an upset and almost every single time the first half of the game goes according to plan – they get the 1st goal, the better team is starting to get frustrated etc. and then they somehow still lose it in the end. So take this pick with a grain of salt. Avs have been a money sink this season. However, can’t deny there’s all signs for Oilers letdown tonight.

B2B, 3in4 + 4in6 = fatigue – check
Playing against an uninspiring opponent – check
Won the first meeting against that opponent – check
Last game against a top team – check
On the road – check
Goalie didn’t have a good game last night – check

Honestly there’s so many signs here that the Oilers will think it’s going to be easy, and when they realize it’s not going to be easy fatigue kicks in and maybe your goalie lets up a bad goal or two. Avs are playing without any pressure and honestly they’ve played pretty well the last couple of games. Also they won 3 straight against the Oilers before dropping the 1st meeting of the season. This game is very comparable to the Hawks-Red Wings a while back, Hawks were “looking” to bounce back and then they just straight up lost to the terribad Red Wings.

WPG @ LAK (pick: Kings)

– If this game was played in the middle of the season i’d go for the Kings without hesitation. But it’s the same thing as with the Panthers, hard to say how they’re feeling right now. Do they still think they’re in it, or do they just give up. And if they have given up, do we see an uninterested Kings team out there, or one that plays without pressure? Impossible to say. If it’s the former, they will lose. But if they have any pride here and get up for the game i think they win. The Jets have done a fantastic job with their depleted back end, but going to LA with that d-core and a shaky Hellebuyck will just help the Kings to score goals, and when the Kings score goals they win hockey games. I have a feeling this one might go to OT.

Good luck !

like wild ,nj ,cbj ,sens, hawks ,hawks over,, jets, even took avs gl all

Only the Avs can lose a game in regulation where they have a 2-goal lead twice in the game, lol. Im just done with them.

In other news, great job by the Canes. Didn’t think they’d get it done in regulation with Price in net, but what do you know.

Bob had a monster game as expected, wow.

Rask is pissing the Bruins season away.

Devils came close to tying it but Leafs got it done in the end.

Disappointing loss by the Pens in the SO. Save of the year by Condon in that game though. God i hate the Sens.

Rinne got the better of Johnson in that game. That said Calgary hit multiple posts in the 1st, they really needed a goal there. Was too optimistic about Johnson though i guess.

Pretty entertaining night overall. Just a vintage last quarter of the season 12 game round.