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04-22-24 | Maple Leafs v. Bruins -134 | 3-2 | Loss | -134 | 20 h 18 m | Show | |
This is a 2* play on BOS. Here is what I said prior to Game 1: "The Bruins have been historically one of the most successful teams in history in the NHL Playoffs. That includes recent history as well as long term. The Leafs on the other hand are notorious for their futility in the playoffs. Boston has owned the Leafs, sweeping the season series and winning seven straight meetings dating back to January of 2023. The most important factor in a playoff series is almost always goaltending, and the Leafs starter Ilya Samsonov has allowed 11 goals on 52 shots in his last two starts. He ranks 38th in the 32 team league with a GAA of 3.18. The Bruins starter Jeremy Swayman ranks in the Top 10 in GAA (2.53) and Top 5 in save percentage (.916). Boston is tougher, better defensively and built for success in the post-season." It became immediately clear that the Leafs have goaltending issues, and it's unlikely that they can correct that overnight. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-21-24 | Avalanche v. Jets -105 | 6-7 | Win | 100 | 41 h 5 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on WPG. The Jets host the Avs in Game 1 of the first round, and Colorado is a public favorite to win the Stanley Cup. The Avs are almost unbeatable on home ice, but this is the great white north, and not an easy place to play. Winnipeg has the better goaltender in perennial Vezina candidate Connor Hellebuyck, who is 2nd in the NHL in save percentage (.921), and wins (37), as well as Top 5 in GAA (2.39). The Jets come in riding an eight game win streak. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-20-24 | Maple Leafs v. Bruins -120 | Top | 1-5 | Win | 100 | 18 h 5 m | Show |
This is a 5* play on BOS. The Bruins have been historically one of the most successful teams in history in the NHL Playoffs. That includes recent history as well as long term. The Leafs on the other hand are notorious for their futility in the playoffs. Boston has owned the Leafs, sweeping the season series and winning seven straight meetings dating back to January of 2023. The most important factor in a playoff series is almost always goaltending, and the Leafs starter Ilya Samsonov has allowed 11 goals on 52 shots in his last two starts. He ranks 38th in the 32 team league with a GAA of 3.18. The Bruins starter Jeremy Swayman ranks in the Top 10 in GAA (2.53) and Top 5 in save percentage (.916). Boston is tougher, better defensively and built for success in the post-season. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-18-24 | Seattle Kraken v. Wild -145 | 4-3 | Loss | -145 | 16 h 54 m | Show | |
This is a 2* play on MIN. In a game between two teams that have long been eliminated from the playoffs, on the last day of the regular season, we like the home team coming off back to back road wins. The Kraken have lost six of their last seven versus the Wild, and Minnesota has just enough momentum to motivate them to give a good showing on home ice in their final game this season. The Kraken have one foot on the golf course, off season plans at the top of mind. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-16-24 | Red Wings -164 v. Canadiens | 5-4 | Win | 100 | 13 h 45 m | Show | |
This is a 2* play on DET. |
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04-15-24 | Canadiens v. Red Wings -190 | 4-5 | Win | 100 | 26 h 9 m | Show | |
This is a 3* play on DET. The Wings are still in a good spot to clinch a Wild Card spot, wrapping up the season with a home and home against Montreal. The Habs have long been eliminated from the playoffs, and their minds should be on the gold course. The Wings have won five of the last seven in this series, and the Habs have lost five of their last six overall. This should be a one-sided affair in the Motor City. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-15-24 | Predators v. Penguins -123 | 2-4 | Win | 100 | 18 h 37 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on PIT. The Pens are still alive in the Wild Card race, but they need to win out and hope Washington and or Detroit slip up. They host Nashville tonight, and the Preds have already booked their ticket to the playoffs. The Pens have won five of the last seven meetings in this series, and all three home games during that span. Sidney Crosby has turned back the clock, scoring six goals and adding five assists in his last seven games. The Pens should take care of business in Steel Town tonight. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-13-24 | Canucks v. Oilers -130 | 3-1 | Loss | -130 | 18 h 15 m | Show | |
This is a 3* play on EDM. The Oilers still have plenty to play for here with just a few games left in the regular season. They trail both Winnipeg and Colorado by two points, and home ice advantage in the first round is up for grabs if they can catch either of those two teams. The Oilers host Vancouver, and the Canucks have been struggling. Vancouver has lost six of nine, and their #1 goaltender hasn't seen the ice since March. Thatcher Demko is rumored to be ready to return, but how sharp can he be after a long layoff. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-12-24 | Wild v. Golden Knights -160 | 2-7 | Win | 100 | 20 h 59 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on VGK. The Golden Knights loaded up at the trade deadline in preparation for another run at the Stanley Cup. The defending champs still haven't clinched a playoff birth, and while it might be just a technicality they can make it official on home ice tonight as they host the Minnesota Wild. Minnesota has been officially eliminated from the playoffs, and that might have them thinking about the golf course. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-11-24 | Canadiens v. Islanders -196 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 30 h 25 m | Show | |
This is a 2* play on NYI. The Habs are ready for the golf course, while the Islanders are looking to gear up for a playoff run. New York is far from safe however, just two points clear of the final Wild Card spot in the East. The Penguins and the Capitals are hot on their heels, making tonight's home game versus Montreal a must win. The home team has won five straight in this series, and the Isles should extend that streak tonight. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-11-24 | Red Wings v. Penguins -138 | 5-6 | Win | 100 | 30 h 54 m | Show | |
This is a 2* play on PIT. The Penguins have won four straight at home, including a 6-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings. These two teams are battling for a Wild Card spot, and Detroit has struggled down the stretch. The Wings have lost six of their last eight overall, and two of those losses came in games against the Capitals who are also fighting for one of the final two playoff spots in the East. After failing to win a must win game over the Caps at home, it's hard to trust Detroit on the road here against Sidney Crosby and the Pens. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-11-24 | Senators v. Lightning -197 | 3-2 | Loss | -197 | 30 h 48 m | Show | |
This is a 2* play on TB. The Lightning host the Sens in a late season game in Tampa, and the Sens should have one foot on the golf course at this point in the season. Tampa Bay has already locked in a playoff spot, and while they might not be playing for seeding, it's still important to take a bit of momentum into the playoffs. Andrei Vasilevskij was on fire in the month of March, going 8-1 with a 2.39 GAA in 10 starts. He's won five of his last six home starts, and he has a historically good record in his career at home. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-07-24 | Stars v. Avalanche -125 | Top | 7-4 | Loss | -125 | 22 h 52 m | Show |
This is a 4* play on COL. Dallas sits 1st in the Western Conference standings, three points clear of Colorado. The Stars are on the road for the second game of a back to back in Denver tonight, and the Avs have the best home record in the NHL. History favors the home team as Colorado is 6-1 in their last seven versus Dallas and 3-0 at home during that span. Alexandar Georgiev is 23-4 with a 2.54 GAA at home this season. This appears to be a tough spot for the road team. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-06-24 | Oilers -165 v. Flames | Top | 4-2 | Win | 100 | 31 h 40 m | Show |
This is a 5* play on EDM. The Battle of Alberta was once one of the most heated rivalries in sports, but it has been rather one-sided lately. The Oilers have won eight of the last 10, and they are 5-0 in their last five at the Saddledome. The Flames already have one foot on the golf course, while Edmonton is gearing up for a potential Stanley Cup run. The Oilers still have plenty to play for as they jockey for seeding in the Western Conference. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-04-24 | Islanders -180 v. Blue Jackets | 4-2 | Win | 100 | 30 h 34 m | Show | |
This is a 3* play on NYI. The Isles are in Columbus tonight, and this is a must win game as they sit one point back of the final Wild Card sport currently held by Washington. History favors the visitors, as New York has won eight of the last nine head to head and three of their last four at Columbus. The Blue Jackets have the worst record in the Eastern Conference, and any wins at the end of the season will only hurt their potential for a top pick in next year's draft. This will be a motivational mismatch with the Blue Jackets having one foot on the golf course and the Isles eyeing the playoffs. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-02-24 | Canucks v. Golden Knights -129 | 3-6 | Win | 100 | 18 h 6 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on VGK. The Canucks might have the best record in the Pacific Division, but they have cooled off as the playoffs near. Vancouver is just 4-4 in their last eight, while Vegas is 8-3 in their last 12. The Golden Knights bolstered their roster at the trade deadline in an effort to defend their title. Logan Thompson is 13-5 with a 2.17 GAA in 17 home starts for the Golden Knights. Vancouver is coming off an unimpressive 3-2 home win over Anaheim, avoiding a third straight loss with a later game winner from a guy who has spent the majority of his career in the minors (Dakota Joshua). GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-01-24 | Red Wings v. Lightning -177 | 4-2 | Loss | -177 | 17 h 41 m | Show | |
This is a 3* play on TB. The Lightning are holding one of the Wild Card spots in the East, a position that the Red Wings were favored to be in just a few weeks ago. Detroit has just three wins in it's last 15 games, and any hopes of making the playoffs have been dashed. This is a revenge game for Tampa, as they lost at Detroit in January. Andrei Vasilevskij appears to be in Vezina form once again, going 8-1 with a 2.39 GAA in the month of March. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-30-24 | Predators v. Avalanche -168 | 4-7 | Win | 100 | 17 h 11 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on COL. The Predators came into Arizona on Thursday as the hottest team in the NHL, but the bubble burst as they lost 8-4 to the Coyotes. The loss ended a streak of 19 straight games earning at least a point. It doesn't get any easier tonight in Colorado. The Avs are just three points out of first in the West, and they have the league's best home record. The Preds are 2-8 in their last 10 versus Colorado, losing all four at Denver during that span. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-26-24 | Blue Jackets v. Coyotes -147 | 2-6 | Win | 100 | 20 h 25 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on ARI. Neither of these teams are heading to the playoffs, so who is going to be motivated here in Arizona? Well the Coyotes have been competitive at home all year long, and they do have a winning record on home ice. They may have added motivation tonight with the son of Coyotes legend Shane Doan making his NHL debut. The former collegiate player leads all rookies in the AHL with 26 goals and 46 points for the Tuscon Roadrunners. The Coyotes have won three straight head to head versus the Jackets. Columbus has lost eight of it's last 10 overall and five straight on the road. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-23-24 | Senators v. Devils -152 | 5-2 | Loss | -152 | 18 h 36 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on the Devils. While the playoffs are unlikely for the Devils, they are a long lost cause for the Ottawa Senators. New Jersey still has a chance, sitting six points out of the final Wild Card with a dozen games remaining. They addressed their biggest weakness when they picked up Jake Allen via trade, the veteran netminder is 4-1 with a 2.01 GAA since joining the Devils. The Senators have lost three straight, and they have been lit up for 18 goals in those games. I'll take the Devils as a home favorite in this spot. The Sens season is over, while the Devils still have something to play for. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-21-24 | Seattle Kraken v. Golden Knights -185 | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 34 h 43 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on VGK. I have bet on Vegas in their last two games, and here is what I said prior to a home loss to Tampa: "The Golden Knights are still sitting in the final Wild Card spot in the West, and desperate for some breathing room. With only a dozen games left, a home game against Tampa Bay is a good spot to back the Knights. While Tampa is also sitting in a Wild Card spot, they come off a huge win over Florida in the first game of this road trip, setting them up for a let down tonight. Perennial Vezina candidate Andrei Vasilevskij has struggled this season, posting career worst numbers in GAA and save percentage. Vegas is still pumped up after a haul at the trade deadline, and newly acquired talent will get a chance to shine tonight." The loss puts even more pressure on the Knights tonight, and it comes against lesser opposition. Should be a blowout! GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-19-24 | Lightning v. Golden Knights -134 | 5-3 | Loss | -134 | 16 h 33 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on VGK, The Golden Knights are still sitting in the final Wild Card spot in the West, and desperate for some breathing room. With only a dozen games left, a home game against Tampa Bay is a good spot to back the Knights. While Tampa is also sitting in a Wild Card spot, they come off a huge win over Florida in the first game of this road trip, setting them up for a let down tonight. Perennial Vezina candidate Andrei Vasilevskij has struggled this season, posting career worst numbers in GAA and save percentage. Vegas is still pumped up after a haul at the trade deadline, and newly acquired talent will get a chance to shine tonight. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-17-24 | Devils v. Golden Knights -162 | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 14 h 23 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on VGK. Vegas is back home after losing 4-1 in Calgary on Thursday, hosting a New Jersey Devils team playing the second game of a back to back. The Devils are coming off a 4-1 loss at Arizona, and they are in a downward spiral. New Jersey has fallen all the way to 12th in the Eastern Conference after losing nine of 12. They are six points out of a playoff spot, and hopes are fading. The Vegas Golden Knights made a statement at the trade deadline, and they appear ready to go on a run. The Knights are currently occupying the final Wild Card spot in the West, and surely they have intentions to move up in the standings. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-14-24 | Coyotes v. Red Wings -163 | 4-1 | Loss | -163 | 27 h 15 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on DET. The Wings are currently out of the playoffs, tied with the New York Islanders with 72 points. The Isles hold the final Wild Card spot by virtue of the tie breaker. With the season hanging in the balance, they host the Arizona Coyotes in a must win game. They couldn't pick a better opponent, as the Coyotes are 5-20 in their last 25 games overall, and only two of those wins came on the road. One of those five wins was a 4-0 shutout win over Detroit, setting up a nice revenge angle here in the Motor City. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-12-24 | Golden Knights -138 v. Seattle Kraken | Top | 5-4 | Win | 100 | 18 h 51 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on VGK. Vegas is serious about defending it's Stanley Cup championship, making a ton of deals at the deadline to shore up their lineup. They added Noah Hanifin, Anthony Mantha and Thomas Hertl, and Mantha and Hanifin are already in the lineup. Vegas has plenty of work to do, as they are currently sitting in the final Wild Card spot in the West. They can't afford to leave any points on the table, and this looks like a good spot to take advantage of a struggling Seattle team. The Kraken are eight points back of the final Wild Card spot, and not a serious contender to make the playoffs. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-09-24 | Red Wings v. Golden Knights -175 | 3-5 | Win | 100 | 14 h 55 m | Show | |
This is a 2* play on VGK. The defending champs are slumping, and they find themselves clinging to a Wild Card spot. That makes tonight's game against the Wings a must win. They catch Detroit playing the second game of a back to back off a 4-0 loss in Arizona. Detroit comes in off four straight losses, and they are likely to start their backup goalie here in the second game of a back to back. The Knights got a haul at the trade deadline, widely considered the biggest winners. They should be pumped up on home ice tonight. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-06-24 | Sabres v. Maple Leafs -177 | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 19 h 10 m | Show | |
This is a 2* play on TOR. The Leafs are 5th in the Eastern Conference standings, which could be considered underachieving when you consider their payroll. They still have the #2 power play in the league, and that could be the difference here at home versus Buffalo. The Sabres power play is one of the worst in the league, converting on just 16 percent of their chances. The Leafs lost at Buffalo earlier this season by a score of 9-3, setting up a big revenge spot here in Toronto. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-27-24 | Stars v. Avalanche -145 | 1-5 | Win | 100 | 21 h 47 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on COL. The Stars lost in overtime last night versus the Islanders, and they play the second game of a back to back on the road at Colorado. The Avs have the best home record in the NHL, and they are looking to bounce back from a loss to Toronto on Saturday. The Avs have won five of their last six versus Dallas, and starting goalie Alexander Georgiev is 18-4 with a 2.60 GAA in 22 home starts. Nathan McKinnon (2nd in the NHL in scoring) has tallied 59 points in 28 home games. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-22-24 | Canucks -117 v. Seattle Kraken | 2-5 | Loss | -117 | 21 h 21 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on VAN. The Canucks have lost three straight, yet they still have the best record in the league. Boston sits just one point back with a game in hand. Vancouver looks to bounce back on the road at Seattle, and this is a spot where they have had some success. They have won seven of the last 10 versus the Kraken, and they are 4-1 in their last five at Seattle. After losing nine of their last 13 overall, the Kraken have slim hopes of playing in the post-season. Going back the last two seasons, Seattle actually has more wins on the road than they have on home ice. This looks like a good spot to back the road favorite. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-17-24 | Hurricanes v. Golden Knights -125 | Top | 3-1 | Loss | -125 | 32 h 47 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on VGK. This looks like a let down spot for the Canes, playing the second game of a back to back on the road at Vegas. Only the Colorado Avalanche have more home wins than the Golden Knights, and Vegas might have an even better record if it hadn't been for an injury to starting goaltender Adin Hill. He ranks 1st in the NHL in save percentage, and 2nd in GAA. Hill is 7-2 with a 1.86 GAA 11 home starts. The Canes might turn to Spencer Martin between the pipes in this second game of a back to back, and he's 1-4 with a 3.95 GAA in five road starts. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-15-24 | Seattle Kraken v. Bruins -190 | 4-1 | Loss | -190 | 26 h 19 m | Show | |
This is a 2* play on BOS. |
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02-10-24 | Devils v. Hurricanes -154 | 0-1 | Win | 100 | 27 h 11 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on CAR. The Devils got off to a hot start this season, but they come into Carolina as losers of three of their last four. New Jersey is one of the highest scoring teams in the NHL averaging 3.45 goals per game, but the problem is they allow opponents to average a whopping 3.57 goals per game. History favors the Canes who have won six of the last seven meetings and four straight home games versus the Devils. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-07-24 | Lightning v. Rangers -127 | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 12 h 47 m | Show | |
This is a 2* play on NYR. The Rangers have won three of the last four meetings in this series, and New York has a solid home record this season (16-7). Veteran netminder Jonathan Quick is 7-1 with a 2.62 GAA at home this season. His counterpart Andrei Vasilevskiy is also far better at home than he is on the road. Vasilevskiy is 6-7 with a 3.26 GAA on the road. He allowed five goals in a loss in his only start versus the Rangers. Tampa has lost six of their last seven at MSG, and this looks like a tough spot coming out of the All Star break. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-27-24 | Panthers v. Islanders +123 | 3-2 | Loss | -100 | 16 h 10 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on NYI. The Isles are coming off back to back losses in one goal games. They battled back to tie the game at Montreal only to conceded the game winner late in the third period. Prior to that they dominated play against the Golden Knights but ran into a hot goaltender. Now they are back at home, catching the Florida Panthers in the second game of a back to back after winning in a shootout last night. The Islanders are playing just their fourth game under new head coach Patrick Roy, and they are likely to be the more motivated team here. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-26-24 | Kings v. Avalanche -135 | 1-5 | Win | 100 | 15 h 20 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on COL. So the Avs are now tied with Winnipeg for the top spot in the Central Division. They take a struggling LA Kings team that has fallen to fourth place in the Pacific. The Kings have one of the best road records in the NHL, but they have lost five of their last six on the road. Look no further than goaltending, as Cam Talbot is 0-5-2 with a 4.04 GAA in his last seven starts. Alexander Georgiev is 15-3 with a 2.67 GAA at home this season. The Kings are 3-7 in their last 10 versus Colorado. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-25-24 | Islanders -146 v. Canadiens | Top | 3-4 | Loss | -146 | 20 h 9 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on NYI. The Isles won in OT in Patrick Roy's coaching debut, and they ran into a hot goaltender in his second game behind the bench. They held a 42-27 advantage in shots on goal, but they lost 3-2 to Adin Hill and the Vegas Golden Knights. Now it will be a return to Montreal for Patrick Roy, which is sure to be an emotional experience. The Habs have lost six of eight, and they will likely prove no match for an Islanders squad highly motivated to make a good impression on their new coach. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-21-24 | Stars v. Islanders +100 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 18 h 24 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on NYI. This is a play on spot for New York, who have recently hired Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy as their new head coach. We saw the St. Louis Blues win five of six after firing their coach, and the Edmonton Oilers are the hottest team in the NHL since firing their head coach. The Isles catch Dallas playing the second game of a back to back. Islanders netminder Ilya Sorokin is 9-3 with a 2.95 GAA at home this season. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-20-24 | Penguins v. Golden Knights +100 | Top | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 22 h 34 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on VGK. The Knights host the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night, and the bookmakers might have over compensated for the injury to Jack Eichel. Vegas is riding a hot goaltender in Logan Thompson, who is 10-4 with a 2.16 GAA at home this season. He's also posted a 2.17 GAA in the month of January. The Golden Knights have the best home record in the NHL, with 17 wins in Sin City. They also have the edge in special teams play, and the Penguins struggling power play might just cost them here. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-16-24 | Kings v. Stars -125 | Top | 1-5 | Win | 100 | 16 h 50 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on Dallas. These two teams are trending in opposite directions. The Kings have lost eight of their last nine overall, and five of their last six on the road. They #1 goaltender Cam Talbot is 0-5 with a 3.59 GAA in his last five starts. The Stars have won three of their last four, and they are just five points out of first place in the Central Division. The Stars have won four of their last five home games against LA. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-06-24 | Senators v. Oilers -193 | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 19 h 51 m | Show | |
This is a 2* play on EDM. The Oilers have won six in a row, and they are 13-3 since firing Jay Woodcroft. The Oilers have won four of their last five home games against the Senators, and they covered the puckline in all of those wins. The Senators come in with a 4-10 road record, and they lost both the first two games of this road trip by a combined score of 10-4. This game could well be decided on special teams, and Edmonton's top ranked power play matches up against the Senators 29th ranked penalty killing unit. GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-27-23 | Panthers v. Lightning -110 | 3-2 | Loss | -110 | 39 h 23 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on TB. The Lightning sit in fourth place in the Atlantic, behind the Florida Panthers. Their starting goaltender Andrei Vasilevskij missed some time due to injury, and that likely affected their overall record. Of course he wasn't sharp in his first few games back from injury, but he's won seven of his last 10 starts. He's 4-1 with a 1.81 GAA at home this season, and he's 62-19 at home since 2020. GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-21-23 | Golden Knights v. Lightning -113 | Top | 4-5 | Win | 100 | 7 h 22 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on TB. This is a tough spot for the Knights playing on the road at Tampa just days before Christmas. Andrei Vasilevskij is back for the Bolts, and he's up to his old tricks. The perennial Vezina candidate is a brick wall at home. He's 3-1 with a 1.26 GAA at home this season, and he was 20-8 with a 2.57 GAA at home last year. He's 61-19 at home since 2020. The Knights have been forced to start third string goalie Jiri Patera due to injuries to Adin Hill and Logan Thompson. GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-14-23 | Senators v. Blues +100 | 2-4 | Win | 100 | 12 h 50 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on STL. The Edmonton Oilers come into tonight's home game against Tampa riding an eight game winning streak. This comes after a brutal start to the season, and lines up with the firing of former head coach Jay Woodcroft. The St. Louis Blues have fired their head coach Craig Berube, and they are hoping for a similar turnaround. The Blues are 7-3 in the last 10 meetings, and they have won three of their last four home meetings versus Ottawa. We should see a strong effort from the Blues here with Drew Bannister making his debut as the new coach. GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-10-23 | Devils v. Oilers -148 | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 11 h 5 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on EDM. The Oilers fired head coach Jay Woodcroft on November 12th, and they have won eight of 11 since. They come into Sunday's home game against New Jersey as winners of six straight. The Devils have lost five of their last seven in Edmonton, and playing in the second game of a back to back off a win in Calgary, this looks like a tough spot for the visitors. GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-08-23 | Wild v. Oilers -172 | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 19 h 38 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on EDM. The Oilers fired head coach Jay Woodcroft on November 12th, and they have won seven of 10 since. They come into tonight's home game against Minnesota as winners of five straight. The home team is 5-0 in the last five meetings between these teams. This is the second game in a back to back for Minnesota off a loss at Vancouver last night. The Wild are 4-11 SU in their last 15 games on the road. GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-07-23 | Wild v. Canucks -117 | 0-2 | Win | 100 | 20 h 52 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on Vancouver. I bet on Vancouver in their last game, and they lost 6-5 giving up the game winner in the final minute. The good news is they are 7-1 in their last 8 coming off a loss. Here is what I said before their loss to New Jersey: "The first game back from a road trip can be a trouble spot, but when that road trip was a one off at Calgary we aren't going to worry about that. The Canucks come home with a new defenseman, newly acquired Nikita Zadorov. Vancouver boast an 8-2-1 home record, and one of the league's best power plays. Thatcher Demko has looked like a Vezina candidate, and Quinn Hughes is being floated as a potential Hart Trophy winner." GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-05-23 | Devils v. Canucks -120 | 6-5 | Loss | -120 | 34 h 39 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on Van. The first game back from a road trip can be a trouble spot, but when that road trip was a one off at Calgary we aren't going to worry about that. The Canucks come home with a new defenseman, newly acquired Nikita Zadorov. Vancouver boast an 8-2-1 home record, and one of the league's best power plays. Thatcher Demko has looked like a Vezina candidate, and Quinn Hughes is being floated as a potential Hart Trophy winner. The Devils are a one-dimensional team that looks sexy with their high flying offense, but they have a negative goal differential and only the San Jose Sharks have conceded more goals than the Devils this season. GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-04-23 | Capitals v. Coyotes -108 | Top | 0-6 | Win | 100 | 18 h 35 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on ARI. The Caps are playing their third game of a road trip at Arizona, and the Coyotes have won three straight home games. While these teams may have similar records, Arizona ranks far superior in goal differential as well as special teams. The Coyotes are converting on better than 25 percent of their power play opportunities, while the Caps are scoring on less than nine percent of their power play chances. The Caps #1 goaltender missed the last game due to an illness, and he's questionable tonight. GL, Jesse Schule |
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11-24-23 | Canucks -108 v. Seattle Kraken | 5-1 | Win | 100 | 16 h 2 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on Van. The Canucks lost at home to the Kraken last week, and this sets them up for a revenge spot in Seattle tonight. Here is what I said about Vancouver last week: "The Canucks have the 2nd best record in the Western Conference, they have three players ranked in the Top 5 in the NHL in scoring, and Elias Pettersson currently leads the league with 25 points in 15 games. They have the league's 3rd best power play, and the league's 4th best penalty kill." GL, Jesse Schule |
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11-18-23 | Seattle Kraken v. Canucks -158 | Top | 4-3 | Loss | -158 | 32 h 1 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on VAN. The Canucks have been one of the hottest teams in the league, and they come off a let down in a loss at Calgary on Thursday. I had them the night before at home versus the Islanders, and I said this prior to that game: "Vancouver has the 2nd best record in the Western Conference, they have three players ranked in the Top 5 in the NHL in scoring, and Elias Pettersson currently leads the league with 25 points in 15 games. They have the league's 3rd best power play, and the league's 4th best penalty kill. The Islanders are 3-8 in their last 11 road games, and they come in on a five game losing streak. I don't think he markets have quite caught up to how good this Vancouver team is at the moment. " GL, Jesse Schule |
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11-16-23 | Blues -175 v. Sharks | 1-5 | Loss | -175 | 33 h 42 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on STL. I think the markets have yet to account for the rise of this St. Louis Blues team. The Blues have won three straight, and they are 5-1 in their last six overall. They travel to San Jose to take on what many have dubbed the "worst team in NHL history". The Sharks have lost three straight, and they are 2-13 overall this season. They have a pathetic power play, and their penalty kill can't stop anyone. Their average of 1.31 goals per game isn't just bad, it's historically bad. I think the Blues should be a far bigger favorite here. GL, Jesse Schule |
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11-15-23 | Islanders v. Canucks -153 | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 33 h 1 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on VAN. Vancouver has the 2nd best record in the Western Conference, they have three players ranked in the Top 5 in the NHL in scoring, and Elias Pettersson currently leads the league with 25 points in 15 games. They have the league's 3rd best power play, and the league's 4th best penalty kill. The Islanders are 3-8 in their last 11 road games, and they come in on a five game losing streak. I don't think he markets have quite caught up to how good this Vancouver team is at the moment. GL, Jesse Schule |
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11-13-23 | Islanders v. Oilers -163 | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 15 h 23 m | Show | |
This is a 2* play on EDM. So the Oilers finally fired their coach, and we will see if the players respond here tonight. This is a classic situational spot bet taking a team off a coaching change. Edmonton has superior talent, superior special teams, and added motivation with a new bench boss. Keep it simple stupid! Also like 1P ML. GL, Jesse Schule |
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11-11-23 | Blue Jackets v. Red Wings -143 | 4-5 | Win | 100 | 8 h 8 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on DET. The Wings are looking to snap a two game losing streak, but Columbus appears to be a perfect opponent for that. The Blue Jackets have lost seven of their last eight overall, and they sit dead last in the Metropolitan Division. The Wings won three of four meetings versus Columbus last season. The Blue Jackets are 10-41 in their last 51 road games. The Red Wings have a solid power play and they are good on the penalty kill, and special teams could be the difference here. GL, Jesse Schule |
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11-04-23 | Predators v. Oilers -174 | Top | 5-2 | Loss | -174 | 15 h 30 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Oilers. Edmonton has got off to a brutal start, and that has them treating tonight's as a must win. It will be the third straight game on the road for Nashville, and they have lost four of five road games so far. Special teams could cost the Predators here, ranking among the worst in the NHL on the penalty kill, and facing the Oilers potent power play. GL, Jesse Schule |
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11-02-23 | Stars v. Oilers -130 | 4-3 | Loss | -130 | 20 h 32 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on EDM. The Oilers are off to a slow start, failing to live up to such high expectations. They did win their last game blowing out Calgary in the Heritage Classic. Connor McDavid made a triumphant return, and he will be in the lineup tonight. This is a tough spot for Dallas, coming off a 4-3 win over Calgary last night. Jake Oettinger got the start last night, and that might lead to backup Scott Wedgewood to play in the second game of a back to back. Oettinger is one of the best in the NHL, and if he sits there is a huge drop off. GL, Jesse Schule |
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10-31-23 | Predators v. Canucks -127 | 2-5 | Win | 100 | 19 h 57 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on VAN. The Canucks are playing well under new head coach Rick Tocchet, who was one of the league's toughest players when he played. Vancouver sits in second place in the Pacific Division behind defending champions Las Vegas. They host Nashville tonight, and this is a teach that they have owned over the years. Vancouver has won six straight in the Western Conference and four of five at home. The Preds have lost seven of their last 10 coming off a win, and they are 2-5 in their last seven on the road. GL, Jesse Schule |
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10-30-23 | Panthers v. Bruins -154 | Top | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 16 h 10 m | Show |
This is a 5* play on BOS. The Bruins have picked up right where they left off last year, when they had the league's best record in the regular season. They got off to a 3-1 series lead in the first round of the playoffs, only to lose three straight and fall in seven games versus the Florida Panthers. This sets up one hell of a revenge spot for the Bruins tonight. The Panthers are 8-20 in the last 28 meetings in Boston, and the Bruins are 45-11 in their last 56 home games. GL, Jesse Schule |
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10-28-23 | Maple Leafs -136 v. Predators | 2-3 | Loss | -136 | 12 h 29 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on TOR. The Leafs will be on the road on Saturday night, but it's still a national TV game on Hockey Night in Canada. Toronto has a hot goaltender in Joseph Woll, who is 3-1 with a 1.33 GAA so far. The Leafs are 4-1 in their last five versus Nashville, and they won two of three at Nashville during that span. Special teams could be huge in this game, as Toronto ranks near the top of the NHL on both the powerplay and penalty kill. The Preds are ranked among the worst in the league in both those categories. GL, Jesse Schule |
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10-24-23 | Sabres v. Senators -154 | 6-4 | Loss | -154 | 12 h 26 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on Ottawa. The Sens are 3-1 on at home so far, and they wrap up this home stand with a game against the Buffalo Sabres. Buffalo is play on back to back nights, coming off a loss at Montreal. The home team has won four straight and seven of the last 10 in this series. While it is still too early in the season to put too much stock in the numbers, Buffalo ranks near the bottom of the league in scoring and has one of the league's worst power-plays. The Sabres are 55-124 in their last 179 games playing the second game of a back to back, and they have lost seven of eight in Ottawa. GL, Jesse Schule |
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10-18-23 | Capitals v. Senators -155 | 1-6 | Win | 100 | 25 h 28 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on OTT. The Sens are coming off back to back home wins, and they host the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night. Ottawa is an exciting young team that was one of the best in the NHL in pre-season. Brady Tkatchuk has scored four goals in three games, and his stock is trending up. The Caps are 1-1 after opening the season with a pair of home games, and they play on the road for the first time this season. Washington has cost bettors a ton of money, going 8-22 in their last 30 overall. They are 2-14 in their last 16 games following a win and they have lost six straight on the road. GL, Jesse Schule |
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10-17-23 | Oilers -140 v. Predators | 6-1 | Win | 100 | 16 h 50 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on the Oilers. The Oilers ran into a buzz saw losing their first two games of the season to the Vancouver Canucks. They have a favorable matchup here in Nashville, facing a Predators team that they have won eight of nine against. Edmonton had the best power play in the NHL last year, converting on roughly 1/3 of their chances. Don't be surprised if they dominate special teams play here in Nashville, earning their first win of the season. GL, Jesse Schule |
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06-08-23 | Golden Knights v. Panthers -118 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 15 h 10 m | Show | |
This is a 2* play on FLA. The Panthers have their backs against the wall here in Game 3, but history is on their side. Over the last 25 years teams that have trailed 2-0 in the Stanley Cup Finals are 10-5 straight up in Game 3. I expect Bobrovsky to bounce back after being pulled, and I think this will be a chippy, physical game and that might favor the home team. GL, Jesse Schule. |
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06-05-23 | Panthers v. Golden Knights -131 | 2-7 | Win | 100 | 18 h 36 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on Vegas. I had Vegas in Game 1, and here is what I said prior to the game: "The Stanley Cup is the oldest trophy in professional sports. Going back more than a century, only once has a #8 seed won the Stanley Cup, and only three times has a team ranked lower than a #4 seed won a Stanley Cup. The Golden Knights are the #1 seed in the Western Conference, and if history is any indication you have to love their chances here. The Panthers have been riding a hot goaltender, and the feisty play of Matthew Tkatchuk. A 10 day layoff prior to this series could be a huge momentum killer for the visitors. I like the Knights to get off to a good start on home ice in Game 1." I will come back with the home favorite here in Game 2. GL, Jesse Schule |
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06-03-23 | Panthers v. Golden Knights -130 | 2-5 | Win | 100 | 110 h 3 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on Vegas. The Stanley Cup is the oldest trophy in professional sports. Going back more than a century, only once has a #8 seed won the Stanley Cup, and only three times has a team ranked lower than a #4 seed won a Stanley Cup. The Golden Knights are the #1 seed in the Western Conference, and if history is any indication you have to love their chances here. The Panthers have been riding a hot goaltender, and the feisty play of Matthew Tkatchuk. A 10 day layoff prior to this series could be a huge momentum killer for the visitors. I like the Knights to get off to a good start on home ice in Game 1. GL, Jesse Schule |
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05-29-23 | Golden Knights +113 v. Stars | 6-0 | Win | 113 | 18 h 27 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on VGK. Here is what I said prior to Game 5: "The Stars pulled out all the stops in Game 4, and perhaps they got a little fortunate to win with a power play goal in overtime. They could be due for a let down here in Game 5 in Vegas. The Knights have been getting far better goaltending from Adin Hill, who is 6-2 with a 2.07 GAA in the playoffs. Jake Oettinger allowed 10 goals while losing the first three games of this series. Jamie Benn will be serving his second game of a two game suspension tonight. I like Vegas to complete the Gentleman's Sweep." I think the Stars luck runs out here in Game 6. GL, Jesse Schule |
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05-25-23 | Golden Knights +105 v. Stars | 2-3 | Loss | -100 | 17 h 31 m | Show | |
This is a 2* play on VGK. The Stars are facing elimination tonight, and they won't have their team captain Jamie Benn after he was suspended for two games for cross checking Marc Stone. Adin Hill stopped all 34 shots he faced in Game 3, and he's 6-1 with a 1.96 GAA in the playoffs so far. Vegas clinched their second round series with a win on the road in Edmonton, and they are 6-1 in their last seven road games. I expect this series to end in Dallas tonight. GL, Jesse Schule |
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05-21-23 | Stars v. Golden Knights -115 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 9 h 26 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on VGK. Dallas won all three meetings in the regular season, but two of those wins came in shootouts. Game 1 won't be decided by a shootout, that is one thing I can promise you. The Knights have had the more impressive journey to the Conference Finals, and they really appear to be destined to make another Finals run and maybe take home the cup. Adin Hill comes in ranking among the top goaltenders in the playoffs, with a 2.19 GAA and a .934 save percentage. The Golden Knights are 16-5 in their last 21 home games. GL, Jesse Schule |
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05-20-23 | Panthers v. Hurricanes -150 | Top | 2-1 | Loss | -150 | 16 h 40 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on CAR. Just the second game of the Eastern Conference Finals and the Hurricanes are already facing a must win situation. They haven't lost back to back games in these playoffs, and they catch the Panthers off back to back OT wins. The Panthers are 15-37-2 in the last 54 meetings in Carolina, and the Hurricanes are 42-16 in their last 58 home games. GL, Jesse Schule |
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05-19-23 | Stars v. Golden Knights -135 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 84 h 11 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on VGK. Dallas won all three meetings in the regular season, but two of those wins came in shootouts. Game 1 won't be decided by a shoutout, that is one thing I can promise you. The Knights have had the more impressive journey to the Conference Finals, and they really appear to be destined to make another Finals run and maybe take home the cup. Adin Hill comes in ranking among the top goaltenders in the playoffs, with a 2.19 GAA and a .934 save percentage. The Golden Knights are 16-5 in their last 21 home games. GL, Jesse Schule |
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05-12-23 | Oilers -130 v. Golden Knights | 3-4 | Loss | -130 | 23 h 38 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on the Oilers. So far the Zig Zag theory has worked in all four games in this series, I am going to go the other way here in Game 5.The Oilers are lethal on the power play, converting on more than half of their chances in the playoffs so far. They had by far the best power play in the league during the regular season. The over is 9-3 in the Oilers last 12 Conference Semifinals games, and they have gone over in the first period in 9-of-10 games in these playoffs. The Golden Knights will be without their top defenseman in Game 5, and they may not have goaltender Laurent Brossoit either. GL, Jesse Schule |
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05-11-23 | Devils v. Hurricanes -125 | Top | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 18 h 56 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on CAR. The Hurricanes can close out this series here at home in Game 5, and that seems like a likely outcome given the Devils goaltending situation. Here is what I said prior to Game 4: “The goaltending situation is on shaky ground for both teams in this series. The Devils will most likely start Vitek Vanecek, who had lost the starting job halfway through the first round series versus New York. The Hurricanes chased Akria Schmidt from the net early in both the first two games of this series. The Canes have had their #1 goaltender sidelined by illness, and both Freddy Anderson and Pyotr Kochetkov struggled in an 8-4 loss in Game 3. All three games have gone over the number, and yet the bookmakers haven't budged offering 5.5 instead of 6. I think this is a mistake. The over is 5-1 in the last six meetings.” After Anderson allowed just one goal on 22 shots in Game 4 the Hurricanes have a decided advantage. GL, Jesse Schule |
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05-10-23 | Golden Knights v. Oilers -182 | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 16 h 16 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on Oilers. So far the Zig Zag theory has worked in all three games in this series, and each of the last two games saw the home team lose by a score of 5-1. This has the bookmakers jacking the total up to 7, and the Oilers are a huge favorite to even the series at 2-2 with a win in Game 4. The best bet here may well be the TT over for the Oilers, as they should respond after getting blown out in Game 3. The Oilers won Game 2 by a score of 5-1. It was 4-0 after the first period, and 5-0 after the second period. While the game went under the total, the Oilers had gone over in four straight prior to Game 2. Neither of these two teams are leaning on their goaltenders, as both Laurent Brossoit and Stuart Skinner have posted a GAA over 3.00 in the post-season. The Oilers are lethal on the power play, converting on more than half of their chances in the playoffs so far. They had by far the best power play in the league during the regular season. The over is 9-3 in the Oilers last 12 Conference Semifinals games, and they have gone over in the first period in 8-of-9 games in these playoffs. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-28-23 | Bruins -169 v. Panthers | 5-7 | Loss | -169 | 13 h 16 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on BOS. So I called for Boston to win this series in five games, and obviously that didn't happen. If you think I am going to backtrack, pivot and reverse course.... THINK AGAIN! I am gonna double down: "Unlike the NBA, the NHL is all about parity. An 8th seed normally has a fighting chance against a #1 seed, but in the case of the Boston Bruins hosting Florida, we expect this to prove to me a mismatch. I am gonna call for a Gentleman's Sweep here. The Panthers are sending 30 year old journeyman goaltender Alex Lyon to the wolves here. I mean, normally when we refer to a player as a "journeyman", it means he's bounced around on many teams and might not have gotten a ton of ice time. Lyons has played the majority of his career in the AHL. He started just 15 games this season, which is a career high. The Bruins Linus Ullmark leads the NHL in GAA and save percentage, and his backup also ranks Top 5 in both categories. The Bruins broke the modern day record with 65 wins and 135 points this season. They should have little trouble getting past the Panthers." Sergei Bobrovsky replaced Lyons in goal, and he gave up five goals on 25 shots in Game 4 in Florida. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-26-23 | Panthers v. Bruins -225 | 4-3 | Loss | -225 | 20 h 16 m | Show | |
This is a 2* play on BOS (Regulation). I called for a gentlemen's sweep prior to Game 3, and here is what I had to say: "Unlike the NBA, the NHL is all about parity. An 8th seed normally has a fighting chance against a #1 seed, but in the case of the Boston Bruins hosting Florida, we expect this to prove to me a mismatch. I am gonna call for a Gentleman's Sweep here. The Panthers are sending 30 year old journeyman goaltender Alex Lyon to the wolves here. I mean, normally when we refer to a player as a "journeyman", it means he's bounced around on many teams and might not have gotten a ton of ice time. Lyons has played the majority of his career in the AHL. He started just 15 games this season, which is a career high. The Bruins Linus Ullmark leads the NHL in GAA and save percentage, and his backup also ranks Top 5 in both categories. The Bruins broke the modern day record with 65 wins and 135 points this season. They should have little trouble getting past the Panthers." The prophecy comes to fruition here in Game 5. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-24-23 | Golden Knights v. Jets -102 | 4-2 | Loss | -102 | 22 h 53 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on the Jets. I had the Jets in Game 3, and it was a bit of a disaster as they went down 2-0 early in the 1st period. They were the better team from that point on, but ended up coming up short in overtime. Here is what I said before Game 2: "The Jets didn't just win Game 1 of this series, they dominated. They held the Golden Knights to just 17 shots on goal. Vegas will be a big favorite in Game 2, but I don't expect it to be easy for the Knights moving forward. Connor Hellebuyck was 4-1 with a 1.41 GAA in his last five starts of the regular season, and he is a proven playoff performer. He's started 36 playoff games, and his record of 17-19 with a 2.42 GAA is solid, but what really stands out is his .921 save percentage. The Jets are 6-3 SU, and 8-1 ATS in the last nine head to head meetings" I like the Jets to get the win and send this series back to Sin City tied at 1-1. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-24-23 | Devils v. Rangers -145 | Top | 3-1 | Loss | -145 | 18 h 40 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on NYR. I had the Rangers in Game 1 of this series, and I said this before the puck dropped: "The Devils come in as the #3 seed with 112 points in the regular season, and they host the #5 seed New York Rangers who finished the regular season with 107 points. Both these teams had more wins on the road than they did at home this season. so you have to wonder how important home ice advantage will be in this series. The Devils won the regular season series 3-1, and three of those four games were decided by one goal. The Rangers made a splash at the trade deadline acquiring 3 x Stanley Cup champions and Conn Smythe winner Patrick Kane. The Rangers have a superior power play, and Igor Shesterkin was statistically better than Vitek Vanecek during the season. I'll take the underdog in Game 1 and for the series." Heading into Game 4 the Rangers have already chased Vitek Vanecek from the net, and the Devils have turned to 22 year old rookie Akira Schmid. I expect New York to take a stranglehold on the series with a win in Game 4. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-23-23 | Stars v. Wild -109 | 3-2 | Loss | -109 | 27 h 13 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on MIN. I was not surprised to see the Wild win Game 1 of this series, but I was surprised to see Philip Gustavsson on the bench after stopping 51 of 53 shots in Game 1. Gustavsson ranked 2nd in the league this season in both GAA and save percentage. We should see him back between the pipes here in Game 4, and the Wild should have the advantage on home ice. The Wild are 78-34 in their last 112 home games. The Dallas Stars finished just one point out of first in the Western Conference, despite winning just one more game than the Wild. How did they do it? Well they had 14 overtime losses. While you get points for losing in overtime in the regular season, all you get in the playoffs is nightmares. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-22-23 | Golden Knights v. Jets -110 | 5-4 | Loss | -110 | 25 h 36 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on the Jets. I had Winnipeg in Game 2 in Vegas, and here is what I said before the game: "The Jets didn't just win Game 1 of this series, they dominated. They held the Golden Knights to just 17 shots on goal. Vegas will be a big favorite in Game 2, but I don't expect it to be easy for the Knights moving forward. Connor Hellebuyck was 4-1 with a 1.41 GAA in his last five starts of the regular season, and he is a proven playoff performer. He's started 36 playoff games, and his record of 17-19 with a 2.42 GAA is solid, but what really stands out is his .921 save percentage. The Jets are 6-3 SU, and 8-1 ATS in the last nine head to head meetings. A close game should be expected." I like the Jets to respond here on home ice after a tough loss in Game 2. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-21-23 | Stars v. Wild +102 | 1-5 | Win | 102 | 20 h 1 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on Minnesota. I was not surprised to see the Wild win Game 1 of this series, but I was surprised to see Philip Gustavsson on the bench after stopping 51 of 53 shots in Game 1. Gustavsson ranked 2nd in the league this season in both GAA and save percentage. We should see him back between the pipes here in Game 3, and the Wild should have the advantage on home ice. The Wild are 77-34 in their last 111 home games. The Dallas Stars finished just one point out of first in the Western Conference, despite winning just one more game than the Wild. How did they do it? Well they had 14 overtime losses. While you get points for losing in overtime in the regular season, all you get in the playoffs is nightmares. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-21-23 | Bruins -147 v. Panthers | Top | 4-2 | Win | 100 | 18 h 57 m | Show |
This is a 5* play on BOS. I had the Bruins in Game 1, and here is what I said prior to the game. "Unlike the NBA, the NHL is all about parity. An 8th seed normally has a fighting chance against a #1 seed, but in the case of the Boston Bruins hosting Florida, we expect this to prove to me a mismatch. I am gonna call for a Gentleman's Sweep here. The Panthers are sending 30 year old journeyman goaltender Alex Lyon to the wolves here. I mean, normally when we refer to a player as a "journeyman", it means he's bounced around on many teams and might not have gotten a ton of ice time. Lyons has played the majority of his career in the AHL. He started just 15 games this season, which is a career high. The Bruins Linus Ullmark leads the NHL in GAA and save percentage, and his backup also ranks Top 5 in both categories. The Bruins broke the modern day record with 65 wins and 135 points this season. They should have little trouble getting past the Panthers." I still think this series is going to be a “Gentleman's Sweep”. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-18-23 | Seattle Kraken v. Avalanche -176 | 3-1 | Loss | -176 | 26 h 4 m | Show | |
This is a 3* play on COL. The Avs are defending champs, and they host a Seattle team that is in the playoffs for the first time. This looks like a mismatch of epic proportions. The Avs are far superior on special teams, both on the power play as well as the penalty kill. They have all the playoff experience, and they are 13-3 in their last 16 Conference Quarterfinals games. When it comes to goaltending, Avs starter Alexander Georgiev was among the league leaders with a .919 save percentage, while Phillip Grubauer ranked 39th with a .895 save percentage. I'll take the better team with the better special teams, the better goalie and the edge in experience. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-10-23 | Islanders -154 v. Capitals | 2-5 | Loss | -154 | 20 h 20 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on the Islanders. The Isles currently sit in the final Wild Card spot in the East, but Pittsburgh is just one point behind them. The Capitals are already eliminated, and they likely have one foot already on the golf course. “Obviously we're out of the playoffs, but we're trying to play spoiler," Strome said. "I thought (Lindgren) had an unbelievable game. That game is probably 5-2, 6-2 if it's not for him in the third period ... you could see they were really pressing, they need the points.” The Caps have lost six straight overall, and they are 0-7 in games without Alex Ovechkin. Ovechkin was one of four players that missed the last game due to injuries. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-08-23 | Flames -155 v. Canucks | 2-3 | Loss | -155 | 33 h 25 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on CAL. The Flames are coming off a huge 3-1 win at Winnipeg, and they face another must win game in Vancouver Saturday. The Canucks aren't going to lay down, but Calgary has had success in Vancouver winning seven of their last 10. Calgary is 5-1 in their last six overall, and they have won four of their last five on the road. Vancouver has lost four of five, and four of five at home. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-08-23 | Predators v. Jets -165 | Top | 0-2 | Win | 100 | 16 h 43 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the JETS. It's kind of ironic that the Predators are in Winnipeg tonight battling for the final Wild Card spot in the West. These two teams took the opposite approach at the trade deadline, with Nashville dumping veteran talent and Winnipeg looking to add players for a playoff run. One of those players is former Predator Nino Niederreiter. He's scored goals in two of his last three games. The Jets have owned their own division, going 20-8 in their last 28 versus the Central. The opposite is true for Nashville, going 8-20 in their last 28 in the Central. Too many injuries for the Preds, and Winnipeg is a tough place to play. I expect the Jets to blow the doors off here. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-08-23 | Penguins -166 v. Red Wings | 5-1 | Win | 100 | 25 h 46 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on the Pens. Pittsburgh is just one point out of a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference, and they face a must win game on the road at Detroit Saturday. The Red Wings have already been eliminated from the playoffs, and this could be a let down spot off an overtime loss to Buffalo. The Red Wings are 6-13 in their last 19 overall, and the road team has won five of the last seven in this series. I'll fade a home team that already has one foot on the golf course. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-06-23 | Lightning v. Islanders -114 | Top | 1-6 | Win | 100 | 20 h 51 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on NYI. The Islanders face a must win game at home versus Tampa tonight, but this is actually a good spot for New York. Tampa is coming off a 6-3 loss to the Rangers, and they are scheduled to start their backup goalie here in the second game of a back to back. Brian Elliott has lost his last three road starts, giving up a whopping 18 goals in those games. Tampa has struggled in back to back situations, going 1-10 in their last 11 games playing on 0 days rest. The home team has won seven of the last nine meetings between these teams. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-02-23 | Devils v. Jets +102 | Top | 1-6 | Win | 102 | 11 h 28 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Winnipeg Jets The Jets currently hold the final Wild Card spot in the West, and that makes tonight's home game against New Jersey a must win. The Devils won 6-3 at Chicago yesterday, and could be in a let down spot here in the second game of a back to back. The Devils have not had much success against the Jets, losing nine of the last 11 meetings. The Jets have won four of their last five home games versus New Jersey. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-02-23 | Flyers v. Penguins -204 | 2-4 | Win | 100 | 10 h 27 m | Show | |
This is a 2* play on the Pens. It's a must win game for Pittsburgh battling for the last Wild Card spot in the East, and Philly is a team that had one foot on the golf course. The price his pretty high, but it really should be much higher. The home team is 12-5 in the last 17 meetings, and Philly has lost six of their last seven in Steel Town. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-28-23 | Penguins -175 v. Red Wings | 4-7 | Loss | -175 | 18 h 13 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on the Pens. The Red Wings have just three wins in their last 15 games, and they are polishing their golf clubs in preparation for the off-season. The Penguins on the other hand are holding down the final Wild Card spot in the East, just three points ahead of Florida. The Penguins have won six of the last eight head to head meetings, and home ice has not been much of a factor in this series. The home team has lost five of the last seven head to head meetings. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-26-23 | Bruins v. Hurricanes -105 | 4-3 | Loss | -105 | 13 h 29 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on CAR. This is a huge let down spot for the Bruins, who clinched the Atlantic Division with a win yesterday. Both these teams are playing the second game of a back to back, but Carolina is at home and they are still fighting for first place in the division just two points up on New Jersey. The Bruins are also 0-5 in their last five games at Carolina. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-25-23 | Sabres v. Islanders -170 | 2-0 | Loss | -170 | 16 h 23 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on NYI. The Isles lost in overtime at Columbus on Friday, but they earned a valuable point as they look to hold down a playoff spot. The Sabres won on home ice versus New Jersey, just their second win in their last 10 games. Buffalo has all but killed their playoff chances by losing eight of their last 10 overall. Playing on the road on back to back nights might set the Sabres up for a let down, and the home team is a PERFECT 10-0 in the last 10 head to head meetings in this series. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-20-23 | Panthers -175 v. Red Wings | 5-2 | Win | 100 | 19 h 56 m | Show | |
This is a 2* play on FLA. The Red Wings were sellers at the trade deadline, and the playoffs are out of reach. The Panthers are still battling for a playoff spot. coming into tonight's game in the Motor City sitting one point out of the final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. History favors Florida, as the Panthers are 9-1 in the last 10 meetings, and they have won four of their last five at Detroit. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-18-23 | Blackhawks v. Coyotes -140 | Top | 2-4 | Win | 100 | 17 h 20 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on Arizona. I had Arizona in their last game, a win against the Vancouver Canucks. Here is what I said prior to the game: "The Coyotes continue to be undervalued at home, as the Canucks come to town as favorites. Vancouver has five fewer road wins than Arizona has at home, and when you consider that several of Vancouver's wins and several of Arizona's losses came in games decided by one goal, the puckline looks good even at a high price. The Canucks are 4-11 in their last 15 road games, while the Coyotes have won four straight at home." Now they face a Blackhawks team that has traded away all their veterans and are in full rebuild mode. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-16-23 | Seattle Kraken -154 v. Sharks | Top | 2-1 | Win | 100 | 18 h 29 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on Seattle. The Kraken have lost three straight on home ice, but they head out on the road where they have actually have a much better record. In fact Seattle has a Western Conference best 21 wins on the road, and the San Jose Sharks have the worst home record in the entire NHL. San Jose has just a half dozen home wins, the only team in the league that doesn't have 10+ wins on home ice. The Sharks are 13-41 in their last 54 home games. This is a big game for Seattle as they need to snap out of a slump to stay in a playoff spot in the Western Conference. The Sharks on the other hand are polishing their golf clubs. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-15-23 | Wild -135 v. Blues | Top | 8-5 | Win | 100 | 10 h 2 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on MIN. The Wild are coming off a 5-4 loss at Arizona on Sunday, and they have had a few days to prepare for tonight's game in St. Louis. Backup goaltender Filip Gustavsson allowed five goal on 23 shots in the loss. We will see Marc Andre Fluery back between the pipes tonight, and he's 3-0 with a 1.68 GAA so far in March. The Wild are 10-3 in their last 13 overall, and they have won four of their last five road games. The Blues are just 3-9 in their last 12 overall, and they are 1-5 in their last six home games. These two teams are trending in opposite directions. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-04-23 | Red Wings v. Islanders -188 | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 11 h 8 m | Show | |
This is a 2* play on NYI. The Red Wings have dealt away much of their top talent at the trade deadline, while the Islanders have brought in high end talent from other teams to gear up for a playoff run. That means these two teams are heading in different directions, and they have different goals for the remainder of the season. The home team has won seven straight in this series, and the Red Wings have lost five straight at Long Island. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-02-23 | Predators v. Panthers -160 | Top | 2-1 | Loss | -160 | 17 h 56 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on FLA. The Panthers and the Predators are each currently sitting a few points out of a Wild Card spot. The Panthers probably have a far better chance of clinching a playoff spot, and the Predators intentions look pretty clear as they dealt a bunch of their top players at the trade deadline. Home ice has been kind to Florida, as they are 64-25 in their last 89 home games. A win over Nashville could pull them within two points of a playoff spot. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-28-23 | Kings v. Jets -137 | Top | 6-5 | Loss | -137 | 20 h 6 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Jets. Winnipeg is gearing up for the playoffs, and picking up Nino Niederreiter at the trade deadline says plenty about their intentions. They come into tonight's game against LA as losers of five of their last six, but they have won four of their last five versus LA. This is a tough spot for the Kings who are the end of a long road trip. The Kings have lost seven of their last 10 versus teams with a winning record, and they are 3-8 in their last 11 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation. The Kings are 5-12 in the last 17 meetings in Winnipeg. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-20-23 | Jets v. Rangers -165 | 4-1 | Loss | -165 | 19 h 50 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on NYR. The Jets are coming off a 4-2 loss at New Jersey on Sunday, and they play the second game of a back to back on the road at New York on Monday. The Rangers had won seven straight before losing in overtime at Calgary on Saturday. New York has won five straight at home, and the Rangers are 12-1 in their last 13 versus Western Conference teams. The Jets have lost four straight versus Eastern Conference teams, and they are 9-25 in their last 34 versus the Metropolitan Division. GL, Jesse Schule |