Betting news, trends, odds and predictions for Monday, February 19, 2018 from various handicappers and websites
Teddy Davis
Feb 19 '18, 7:00 PM in 8h
NCAA-B | Maryland vs Northwestern
Play on: Maryland PK -110 at pinnacle
The line is moving here in favor of Maryland and I strongly agree with this move. This is a very difficult spot for Northwestern who blew nearly a 30 point lead against Michigan St and lost by 5. That for sure ended any tournament chances for this team. Maryland however has played themselves back into the mix even though they sit at 7-9 in conference play. They only have two games left so two wins would put them at 9-9 in conference play and get serious consideration. Terps get the job done tonight.
Larry Ness
Feb 19 '18, 8:35 PM in 10h
NHL | Kings vs Blackhawks
Play on: Kings -102 at pinnacle
My 1* Free Play is on the LA Kings (8:35 EST).
LA broke a three-game slide with a 4-2 win over Buffalo on Saturday, while Chicago snapped an eight-game skid with a 7-1 win over Washington at home on Saturday.
If recent history is any precedence though then the Kings have to be loving their chances tonight as they’ve already taken the one other lone meeting between the clubs, 3-1 on December 3rd.
LA averages 2.8 GPG and it concedes 2.5. Overall the Kings have been dominant on the penalty kill this season, ranked third overall in staving off 83.4 percent of opposing chances. John Quick made 33 saves in the most recent victory over the Sabres.
Chicago averages and concedes 2.9 GPG. The Blackhawks looked pretty good against the Capitals, but I’ll obviously caution in reading too much into one decent performance as it was Chicago’s first win in over a month.
Additionally I’ll point out that the Kings are 4-1 in their last five against teams with losing records, while the Blackhawks are just 1-9 in their last ten when playing on one days rest.
LA is still in the thick of a playoff berth, while Chicago’s inconsistent season can’t come to an end soon enough for Blackhawks’ fans.
I give LA the nod in net and that’s going to be more than enough to tip the scales in its favor in my opinion. Consider a second look at the visitors in this matchup.
Good luck…Larry
Scott Rickenbach
Feb 19 '18, 1:05 PM in 3h
NHL | Wild vs Islanders
Play on: Wild -118 at pinnacle
Scott "The Bulldog' Rickenbach NHL Game #1 Monday Free Pick Minnesota Wild Money Line (-) @ New York Islanders @ 1:05 ET - The Wild are off of back to back losses and are fired up and ready to go. Only once this entire season has Minnesota lost 3 straight games. In fact, the Wild are 8-1 (89%) this season when they enter a game on a losing streak of 2 games or more. After losing back to back games to Washington and Anaheim (each of the 2 teams that Wild head coach Bruce Boudreau used to coach) look for Minnesota to get back on track. They catch the Islanders at the right time to get back on track as New York is off of ultra rare back to back shutout wins. These are the first two shutouts of the entire season and the strong play between the pipes is certainly unlikely to continue. The Isles, before winning their most recent home game, had lost 6 of their last 8 games at home and allowed an average of 4.3 goals per game during this rough stretch. The road club is the hungrier club in this match-up and gets the win here. Free Pick MINNESOTA
Marc Lawrence
Feb 19 '18, 7:00 PM in 8h
NCAA-B | Maryland vs Northwestern
Play on: Maryland +1½ -110 at 5Dimes
Play - Maryland (Game 705).
Edges - Terrapins: 6-0 SU regular seasons in this series, including 3-0 SUATS away… Wildcats: 4-8 ATS against foes coming off a win this season… With the Terrapins 12-0 SU and 6-2 ATS against sub .575 foes this season, we recommend a 1* play on Maryland. Thank you and good luck as always.
TJ Pemberton
Feb 19 '18, 10:05 PM in 12h
NHL | Ducks vs Golden Knights
Play on: Golden Knights -150 at pinnacle
5 Straight NHL Free Play Winners. Lets make it 6 tonight:
NHL Free Play: Vegas Golden Knights
The Vegas Golden Knights are the leaders of the Western Conference and will host the Anaheim Ducks on Monday. The Golden Knights are 7-3 over their last ten games and are riding a three game win streak. Vegas is 39-15-4 on the season and are 22-4-2 on their home ice. The Golden Knights beat Montreal 6-3 at home on Saturday. Marc-Andre Fleury will make his 28th start in the goal for the Golden Knights. Fleury is 19-6-2 on the season with 2 shutouts. Fleury has allowed 56 goals and carries a 2.06 goals against average with a .932 save percentage. The Anaheim Ducks are riding a two game win streak heading into Vegas on Monday. The Lay it and play it with Vegas who are one of the best teams on their home ice. This will be the Ducks 4th straight game on the road and they will look a step behind in this one. Vegas won the last meeting and are 2nd in the NHL in goals per game.
Stephen Nover
Feb 19 '18, 8:05 PM in 10h
NHL | Senators vs Predators
Play on: Predators -1½ +135 at pinnacle
I envision Nashville coach Peter Laviolette having his team fired up to stop a two-game home losing streak. So does the oddsmaker making the Predators a huge favorite. I'm not going to lay a price that high, but I will back Nashville on the puck line getting a plus price if the Predators should win by more than one goal - which I expect to happen. The Senators enter this matchup fat and happy having won two in a row, including defeating the Rangers, 6-3, at home on Saturday. Now the Senators take to the road where they have lost the past three times all by three goals. Ottawa ranks 26th in scoring and gives up the third-most goals. The Senators have especially weak special teams. Ottawa ranks among the bottom-four in power play goals and penalty killing. Their poor special teams are just the antidote for the Predators to break out of their mini losing streak. (Editor's note: Stephen Nover is well on his way to beating the NHL for a third straight season going 8-4 on his last 12 plays for 67 percent. Stephen has his strongest total of the week - and month so far - heading up his Monday NHL card.)
Kenny Walker
Feb 19 '18, 7:00 PM in 8h
NCAA-B | Maryland vs Northwestern
Play on: Maryland PK -106 at pinnacle
Free Pick on Maryland PK
Art Aronson
Feb 19 '18, 8:35 PM in 10h
NHL | Kings vs Blackhawks
Play on: OVER 5½ +107
This is a 1* Free Play on the OVER between the LA Kings and the Chicago Blackhawks.
Both teams comes in off much needed victories and we expect them to carry that momentum over here. LA broke a three-game skid with a 4-2 win at Buffalo on Saturday, while Chicago snapped an eight-game slide with a resounding 7-1 victory over Washington. LA averages 2.8 GPG and it allows 2.5. Chicago averages 2.9 GPG and it allows 2.9 as well. Note that LA has seen the total go OVER in six of its last eight against clubs with losing records, while Chicago has seen the total go OVER in nine of 16 this year after scoring four goals or more in its previous contest. These are two teams hungry for a win and we expect that sense of desperation from each side to translate into production on the ice. Consider a second look at the OVER in this one.
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Mike Lundin
Feb 19 '18, 10:05 PM in 12h
NHL | Ducks vs Golden Knights
Play on: Golden Knights -150 at pinnacle
#NHL FREE PICK FROM MIKE LUNDIN
The Vegas Golden Knights enter this game on a three-game winning streak, and they're a NHL-best 22-4-2 at home, outscoring the opposition 103-64.
Vegas also sits atop the NHL overall with 82 points, but the team has no intention of taking the foot off the gas pedal if you ask defenseman Brad Hunt. "We want to play the same way that has made us successful. We want to remain the same and stay with it. It’s cool to have the (most points in the league), but we just take it day by day and get ready for Anaheim."
The Ducks come in off back-to-back wins, the most recent a 3-2 shootout victory at Minnesota, but Vegas has won each of the three previous meetings, including a 4-3 shootout victory on Dec. 5 here at T-Mobile Arena. Also a tough spot for the Ducks who will play their fourth in a row on the road while this is the Knights' fifth straight home in Vegas.
The price on Vegas is too good to pass up on here.
My free pick is on Vega Golden Knights.
Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Monday, February 19, 2017
02/19 04:30 PM PT / 7:30 PM ET
CB (709) CLEVELAND STATE VS (710) WRIGHT STATE
Take : Wright State
Free Selection from Roz Wins
Roz's Monday February 19, 2018, Free Pick
02/19 04:00 PM CB (717) HOWARD VS (718) NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL
Take : NC Central
Free Selection from Sharp Bettor
Sharp Bettor FREE Play for Monday, February 19, 2017
2/19 04:00 PM CB (701) OAKLAND VS (702) IUPUI
Take : IUPUI
Free Selection from Nevada Sharpshooter
Your free winner for Monday: Take OAKLAND -5½ over IUPUI
Free Selection from John Anthony Sports
Monday's Free Selection: Ill-Chicago Flames - 10 1/2