NHL 2010.01.24 only 1 pick:
Pittsburgh Penguins @ New York Rangers
This will be the big game of the night. It's always a special game when the champions in title go to Madison Square Garden. Despite that, we can expect a home team seeking for some revenge, as they lost their last game between these teams at home. And this is the kind of matchup were the win usually stays at home, in New York or in Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh is the kind of team where is no need to introduce the team. Malkin. Crosby. Stanley Cups 2008/09. This proves how good this team can be, specially in their offense, but, that's not all. This year, this team is not making what we know they can. They are achieving to many losses and are playing some really bad games. In my opinion, their problem is their defense. They allow to many goals, and they only win when they can score lots of goals, and its obvious that it's impossible to score lot's of goals in every game.
Rangers are a team that started the season with high performances, with big wins and a good game. However they lost that momentum during many games, struggling for a long time. The problem was a mental problem, the team enter a "dark zone", and it was hard to get out. But after a nice rehab, this team seems back to their best moments. They already showed signs of how strong they can be offensively, scoring 14 goals in their last 2 home games.
Tonight we can expect a good performance from both teams. For those that are afraid of Rangers because of their last 2 games, 2 road games, with a 0-8 combined, we can't forget that this team is still returning to their best, and road games is never a good spot. Even despite their last 2 home games, with a combined of 14-4, they lost 3 on a row. They are trying to find their best, and a big home game is, by far, the best scenario. Today will be a open game, Pittsburgh can't score easily, Rangers are not big defenders. Rangers will face a struggling defense, and when they start to score, nothing can stop them.
Pick: Over 5.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker
NHL 2010.01.25 results:
Pittsburgh Penguins @ New York Rangers: Over 5.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (2-4: WIN)
NHL 2010.01.25 finished 1-0 and +0,91 units won/1 unit risked.
NHL 2009-2010 season record: 124-147-4, +10.45 units won (271 units risked)
Last 177 picks: 91-86-4, +29.05 units won!
NHL 2009-2010 season record: 124-147-4, +10.45 units won (271 units risked)
Last 177 picks: 91-86-4, +29.05 units won!
NHL 2010.01.26 first pick:
Washington Capitals @ New Yorks Islanders
This is the fourth matchup between these teams this season. In the previous 3, no game ended in regular time. The first game ended 2-2, the second 3-3 and the third 4-4. Following the logic, we can expect a 5-5 today! 😀
Capitals are 9-1 in their last 10 games. In these 10 games, only one time the team scored less than 4 goals, showing how strong they are right now. In their last 3 road games, the games ended with 9, 11 and 9 goals. So, they are playing pretty well on their offense, and this had a boost when Ovechkin was upgraded to captain.
Islanders is a young team, with many talented players. In their games is rare to see none team achieving 4 goals. They are going through a good moment despite some losses, and their confidence is good to face todays game.
Islanders never get scared when they faces big opponents. On the contrary, this team just loves to play big games, and they usually increase their performance in this games, particularly on their offense. Capitals also loves to face teams that look them in the eyes and challenge them. So, we can expect a big game, with lot of goals.
Pick: Over 6 -105 (1.95) Bookmaker
NHL 2010.01.26 last 3 picks:
Anaheim Ducks @ Atlanta Thrashers: Anaheim Ducks 3Way (1X2) +130 (2.30) Bookmaker
Los Angeles Kings @ Toronto Maple Leafs: Los Angeles Kings PL -1.5 +260 (3.60) Bookmaker
New Jersey Devils @ Ottawa Senators: Ottawa Senators PL -1.5 +275 (3.75) The Greek
*One unit each always.
NHL 2010.01.26 results:
Washington Capitals @ New Yorks Islanders: Over 6 -105 (1.95) Bookmaker (2-7: WIN)
Anaheim Ducks @ Atlanta Thrashers: Anaheim Ducks 3Way (1X2) +130 (2.30) Bookmaker (2-1: LOSS)
Los Angeles Kings @ Toronto Maple Leafs: Los Angeles Kings PL -1.5 +260 (3.60) Bookmaker (3-5: WIN)
New Jersey Devils @ Ottawa Senators: Ottawa Senators PL -1.5 +275 (3.75) The Greek (3-0: WIN)
NHL 2010.01.26 finished 3-1 and +5.3 units won/4 units risked.
NHL 2009-2010 season record: 127-148-4, +15.75 units won (275 units risked, +5.727% yield)
NHL Last 181 picks (since 2009.11.23): 94-87-4, +34.35 units won (+18.9779% yield)!
Last 558 picks on NHL and NBA picks (since 2009.11.23): 306-252-8, +77.29 units won (+13.85% yield)
NHL 2010.01.27 final 4 picks:
Anaheim Ducks @ Washington Capitals: Washington Capitals PL -1.5 +135 (2.35) Bookmaker
Carolina Hurricanes @ New York Rangers: New York Rangers 3Way (1X2) +100 (2.00) Bookmaker
New Jersey Devils @ Buffalo Sabres: Over 5 -120 (1.83) 5Dimes
Calgary Flames @ Dallas Stars: Dallas Stars 3Way (1X2) +130 (2.30) Bookmaker
*One unit each always.
Carolina Hurricanes @ New York Rangers
We can recap the first game this season from both teams to introduce this game. On January 2, Rangers hosted Hurricanes and were surprised due to a lack of offense, giving a draw by 1 in regular time and losing in OT. Today they have the opportunity to revenge that game, and I think that they will accomplish it.
Hurricanes are finally a normal team. They started to win after a really struggling start. However, they are alternating wins with losses, and we can take some conclusions. Hurricanes are the kind of team that have a franchise player, but the talent isn't much more than Staal. They can achieve wins due to a great team spirit and also the efforts and what they give on the arena. So, when they face teams that despise them, team that have key players injured, or simply can't produce goals, they really have a chance to win. Their weakest point is their defense, and that why they need some help from the opponents.
Rangers started well the season, but shutdown their engines suddenly. Now, they have restarted the engines, however it seems that they still have some problems, in my opinion is due to "lack of work". But the talent is there, and the last 3 home results are not bad at all. 8-2 win, 6-2 win and a 2-4 loss to Penguins. So, despite a loss in their last game, and a roadtrip before that game where they score a combined 0 goals in two games, the team seems ready to todays game. They have talked in order to try improve their offense, the key that is missing right now. And with Gaborik in the roster, a Top5 points player, that issue can be easily take care.
Today Hurricanes will face a team looking for revenge. But its not all. They will not a face a team that despise them. They will face a team with no injuries. They will not face a team with lack of talent on the offensive line.
Pick: New York Rangers 3Way (1X2) +100 (2.00) Bookmaker
NHL 2010.01.27 final 5 picks:
Atlanta Thrashers @ Philadelphia Flyers
Today we will have a matchup between two teams in different situations. One team is without "fuel", the other had filed their tanks recently.
Atlanta is 5-14 in their last 19 games. We can also say they are 1-9 in their last 10 road games. This show how this team had decreased their performances. They started well the season, leaded by Kovalchuk, but suddenly it was clear that Kovalchuk wasn't enough to hold this team during all season. The result is in front of everyone. This team is struggling, and after a great results that seems the right path to playoffs, now they are almost out. Their lack of offense is bad, specially when they had a poor defense.
Flyers are going a hard path. They struggled during many games, and are trying now to compensate that bad moment in order to guarantee a playoff spot. But it's not easy, as they are many games back and in third, and there is another good second place teams in the conference. But while they believe in it, they will fight for it. Their confidence for today is high, and they have a revenge spot, as they lost 0-1 their last matchup, in that bad period. Now, both teams are in different positions and forms, with Flyers much better, with a 11-5 record. Their offense is working again, and at home, in their last 6 games, all the games they won, they won by 2 or more goals (they only lost one, with a 5-1 record).
Today we can't expect no less than a confident and strong Flyers. They have the revenge spot, they are playing much better, and they are scoring a lot. Trashers are going through a bad moment, and this is not the place to rehab.
Pick: Philadelphia Flyers PL -1.5 +170 (2.70) Bookmaker
Ottawa Senators @ Pittsburgh Penguins
Maybe there is something missing me, however i see a huge value in this line. It's easy to explain and there isn't much to say.
Pittsburgh is a well known team due to their offense. In their last 6 home games, no less than 7 goals were scored. This was after that period that they struggled, and its their kind of game right now. They support a lot their game in their offense, and despise a little bit their defense in order to focus more in offense. The results are clear, lot's of goals. Even if team try to defend and slow the game, Penguins don't let it happen. They always score, as they have great and talented offensive players. And if the opponents team don't "accept" the opportunity to score either... well, is not the kind of mentality that live in US sports. 😀
Ottawa is living a great moment. That's due to their offensive line, they finally got all their talent players ok, and since they returned all to play at the same time, the team is 7-0! They will have to continue this performance as long as they can, but their defense, that has been quite well lately, will not handle for much more. Just before Christmas, their defense allowed 8 goals in Pittsburgh, and that a good sign how they are not particularly good against Penguins. But they will not quick the game because of it. Their offense has been great lately, and against a poor defense like Penguins, they will surely try to win this game by scoring more.
Pick: Over 5.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker
Minnesota Wild @ Colorado Avalanche: Minnesota Wild ML +130 (2.30) The Greek
St. Louis Blues @ Edmonton Oilers: St. Louis Blues PL -1.5 +235 (3.35) Bookmaker
Chicago Blackhawks @ San Jose Sharks: Over 5.5 +100 (2.00) Bookmaker
*One unit each always.
NHL 2010.01.27 results:
Anaheim Ducks @ Washington Capitals: Washington Capitals PL -1.5 +135 (2.35) Bookmaker (5-1: WIN)
Carolina Hurricanes @ New York Rangers: New York Rangers 3Way (1X2) +100 (2.00) Bookmaker (1-5: LOSS)
New Jersey Devils @ Buffalo Sabres: Over 5 -120 (1.83) 5Dimes (2-1 SO: LOSS)
Calgary Flames @ Dallas Stars: Dallas Stars 3Way (1X2) +130 (2.30) Bookmaker (4-3 SO: LOSS)
NHL 2010.01.27 finished 1-3 and -1.65 units won/4 units risked.
NHL 2009-2010 season record: 127-152-4, +13.75 units won (279 units risked, +4.928%% yield)
NHL Last 185 picks (since 2009.11.23): 95-90-4, +32.35 units won (+17.487% yield)!
NHL 2010.01.29 final 3 picks:
Florida Panthers @ Washington Capitals: Washington Capitals PL -1.5 +125 (2.25) The Greek
Boston Bruins @ Buffalo Sabres: Under 5 +115 (2.15) The Greek
Anaheim Ducks @ Tampa Bay Lightning: Over 5.5 +100 (2.00) Bookmaker
*One unit each always.
NHL 2010.01.28 results:
Atlanta Thrashers @ Philadelphia Flyers: Philadelphia Flyers PL -1.5 +170 (2.70) Bookmaker (3-4: LOSS)
Ottawa Senators @ Pittsburgh Penguins: Over 5.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (1-4: LOSS)
Minnesota Wild @ Colorado Avalanche: Minnesota Wild ML +130 (2.30) The Greek (0-1: WIN)
St. Louis Blues @ Edmonton Oilers: St. Louis Blues PL -1.5 +235 (3.35) Bookmaker (1-2: LOSS)
Chicago Blackhawks @ San Jose Sharks: Over 5.5 +100 (2.00) Bookmaker (3-4 OT: WIN)
NHL 2010.01.28 finished 2-3 and -0.7 units won/5 units risked.
NHL 2009-2010 season record: 129-155-4, +13.05 units won (284 units risked)
NHL since 2009.11.23: 97-93-4, +32.35 units won (190 units risked)
NHL 2010.01.29 results:
Florida Panthers @ Washington Capitals: Washington Capitals PL -1.5 +125 (2.25) The Greek (4-1: WIN)
Boston Bruins @ Buffalo Sabres: Under 5 +115 (2.15) The Greek (2-1: WIN)
Anaheim Ducks @ Tampa Bay Lightning: Over 5.5 +100 (2.00) Bookmaker (1-2 SO: LOSS)
NHL 2010.01.29 finished 2-1 and +1.4 units won/3 units risked.
NHL 2009-2010 season record: 131-156-4, +14.45 units won (287 units risked)
NHL since 2009.11.23: 99-94-4, +31.55 units won (193 units risked)
NHL 2010.01.30 final 3 picks:
Montreal Canadiens @ Ottawa Senators: Ottawa Senators PL -1.5 +175 (2.75) The Greek
Atlanta Thrashers @ Nashville Predators: Atlanta Thrashers 3Way (1X2) +165 (2.65) Bookmaker, +185 (2.85) Bookmaker
New York Rangers @ Phoenix Coyotes: Phoenix Coyotes 3Way (1X2) +115 (2.15) Bookmaker
*One unit each always.
NHL 2010.01.31 first 3 picks:
Detroit Red Wings vs Pittsburgh Penguins: Over 5.5 -105 (1.95) Bookmaker
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Washington Capitals: Washington Capitals PL -1.5 +110 (2.10) Bookmaker
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Washington Capitals: Over 6 -115 (1.87) 5Dimes
*One unit each always.
NHL 2010.01.30 results:
Montreal Canadiens @ Ottawa Senators: Ottawa Senators PL -1.5 +175 (2.75) The Greek (3-2 OT: LOSS)
Atlanta Thrashers @ Nashville Predators: Atlanta Thrashers 3Way (1X2) +165 (2.65) Bookmaker (4-3: LOSS)
New York Rangers @ Phoenix Coyotes: Phoenix Coyotes 3Way (1X2) +115 (2.15) Bookmaker (3-2: WIN)
NHL 2010.01.30 finished 1-2 and -0.85 units lost/3 units risked.
NHL 2009-2010 season record: 132-158-4, +13.6 units won (290 units risked)
NHL since 2009.11.23: 100-96-4, +32.1 units won (196 units risked)
NHL 2010.01.31 results:
Detroit Red Wings @ Pittsburgh Penguins: Over 5.5 -105 (1.95) Bookmaker (2-1 SO: LOSS)
Tampa Bay Lightning @ Washington Capitals: Washington Capitals PL -1.5 +110 (2.10) Bookmaker (3-2: LOSS)
Tampa Bay Lightning @ Washington Capitals: Over 6 -115 (1.87) 5Dimes (3-2: LOSS)
NHL 2010.01.31 finished 0-3 and -3 units lost/3 units risked.
NHL 2009-2010 season record: 132-161-4, +10.6 units won (293 units risked)
NHL since 2009.11.23: 100-99-4, +29.1 units won (199 units risked)
NHL 2010.02.01 first pick:
Philadelphia Flyers @ Calgary Flames
Today I expect Flyers to win easily this matchup. And we can clearly expose the point of view.
Flyers are a team that are returning to their best game, as they showed earlier in the season. Even with some mistakes committed during some games that costs them the win, the team is with a positive record since they returned to their best shape. For those that think that Flyers are a bad road team, their overall record is 11-12, something pretty good if you remember that they struggled during over a month, including many road games. Now, despite they lost their 2 road games, this team can approach this 3 games roadtrip with a confidence. They are playing pretty well, improving their defense that is allowing 1.80 goals per game lately, and taking all the chances they got to score.
Flames are going through their worst moment so far. It's true that after a nine consecutive losses in their last 10 games, they won their last game. However, they won at home against the team that is having the worst moment, with injuries, and struggling a lot for a win. Can this win give the confidence that Flames need to seek a better record? I think not. If a 2-11 record in last 13 games weren't bad enough, now team have to face another problems. Their best defense man, Phaneuf, was traded. This can make their defense much weaker without a doubt. And leave Flames fans angry. And if we can add that their best player, the team leader in points, is in doubt, the problems seems without a end to Flames.
Flyers have all the edge. They are playing well, strong in defense, and when they find spots to score, they can exploit it and score a lot. They will face today a defense that will be orphan of their best defender, and a team that is without any confidence.
Pick: Philadelphia Flyers 3Way (1X2) +140 (2.40) Bookmaker, +185 (2.85) Unibet
NHL 2010.02.01 another pick:
Anaheim Ducks @ Florida Panthers: Florida Panthers 3Way (1X2) +140 (2.40) Bookmaker
*One unit each always.
NHL 2010.02.01 results:
Anaheim Ducks @ Florida Panthers: Florida Panthers 3Way (1X2) +140 (2.40) Bookmaker (0-3: LOSS)
Philadelphia Flyers @ Calgary Flames: Philadelphia Flyers 3Way (1X2) +140 (2.40) Bookmaker (0-3: WIN)
NHL 2010.02.01 finished 1-1 and +0.4 units won/2 units risked.
NHL 2009-2010 season record: 133-162-4, +11 units won (295 units risked)
NHL since 2009.11.23: 101-100-4, +29.5 units won (201 units risked)
NHL 2010.02.02 final 4 picks:
Washington Capitals vs Boston Bruins: Washington Capitals 3Way (1X2) +105 (2.05) Bookmaker
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Atlanta Thrashers: Atlanta Thrashers PL -1.5 +210 (3.10) 5Dimes
Minnesota Wild vs Dallas Stars: Dallas Stars 3Way (1X2) +115 (2.15) Bookmaker
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Colorado Avalanche: Over 5.5 +110 (2.10) Bookmaker
*One unit each always.
NHL 2010.02.03 final 3 picks:
Ottawa Senators @ Buffalo Sabres: Ottawa Senators ML +120 (2.20) Bookmaker
Carolina Hurricanes @ Calgary Flames: Carolina Hurricanes ML +150 (2.50) Bookmaker
Philadelphia Flyers @ Edmonton Oilers: Philadelphia Flyers PL -1.5 +160 (2.60) The Greek
*One unit each always.
NHL 2010.02.02 results:
Washington Capitals @ Boston Bruins: Washington Capitals 3Way (1X2) +105 (2.05) Bookmaker (1-4: WIN)
Tampa Bay Lightning @ Atlanta Thrashers: Atlanta Thrashers PL -1.5 +210 (3.10) 5Dimes (1-2: LOSS)
Minnesota Wild @ Dallas Stars: Dallas Stars 3Way (1X2) +115 (2.15) Bookmaker (4-2: WIN)
Columbus Blue Jackets @ Colorado Avalanche: Over 5.5 +110 (2.10) Bookmaker (5-1: WIN)
NHL 2010.02.02 finished 3-1 and +2.3 units won/4 units risked.
NHL 2009-2010 season record: 136-163-4, +13.3 units won (299 units risked)
NHL since 2009.11.23: 104-101-4, +31.8 units won (205 units risked)