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04-13-24 | Wild v. Sharks +1.5 | 6-2 | Loss | -130 | 19 h 47 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on SJS +1.5. The Sharks are not a good hockey team, but this might be a good spot for them playing their final home game against a Minnesota Wild team that has recently been eliminated for the playoffs and was blown out by a score of 7-2 in Las Vegas last night. Since Marc Andre Fleury got the start last night, we should see Filip Gustavson between the pipes tonight. He's lost four of his last five starts, and he's allowed nine goals in his last two starts. The Sharks are 5-2 ATS in their last seven overall. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-13-24 | Red Wings +1.5 v. Maple Leafs | 5-4 | Win | 100 | 15 h 27 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on DET +1.5. The Maple Leafs are currently sitting in 5th in the East, and their chances of catching 4th place Florida are pretty slim sitting five points back. The Red Wings are still fighting for a Wild Card spot, sitting just one point back of eighth place Pittsburgh. Detroit has lost seven of their last nine overall, but the Wings are 10-1 ATS in those games. They have won three of their last four versus Toronto, and they are 4-0 ATS in those games. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-05-24 | Seattle Kraken v. Ducks +1.5 | 3-1 | Loss | -165 | 19 h 4 m | Show | |
This is a 2* play on ANA +1.5. The Kraken will be a road favorite at Anaheim in a meaningless late season game between two teams that won't be going to the playoffs. These type of situations normally favor the home team, but Anaheim has lost three of their last four home games versus Seattle. A closer look reveals that the Ducks are 5-0 ATS as a puckline underdog in their last five home games versus the Kraken. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-03-24 | Canucks v. Coyotes +1.5 | 2-1 | Win | 100 | 22 h 56 m | Show | |
This is a 2* play on ARI +1.5. The Canucks have lost three straight, but they still sit comfortably in first in the Pacific five points ahead of Edmonton. They play the second game of a back to back on the road tonight in Arizona, and they got thrashed in a 6-3 loss Vegas last night. You would assume third string goalie Aturs Silvos will start in net for Vancouver tonight, and he allowed two goals on 22 shots in a 3-2 home win over Anaheim in his NHL debut over the weekend. While Vancouver has won three of the last four head to head meetings, all three wins came in games decided by one goal. Arizona has won five of their last eight, and Josh Doan (son of Coyotes legend Shane Doan) has a pair of goals and three assists in three games since being called up. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-31-24 | Ducks v. Canucks -1.5 | 2-3 | Loss | -163 | 17 h 60 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on VAN. The Canucks have lost back to back games, but the first place team in the Pacific is in a good spot here at home versus Anaheim on Sunday. The Ducks are not going to the playoffs, and they lost 6-1 in Edmonton yesterday. With the Ducks playing the second game of a back to back, this looks like a "get right" game for Vancouver. The Ducks have lost six straight in this series, and their last trip to Vancouver was a 3-1 defeat back in Novermber. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-28-24 | Predators v. Coyotes +1.5 | 4-8 | Win | 100 | 21 h 48 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on ARI. Here is what I said prior to the Coyotes 6-2 win over Columbus: "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." Doan scored two goals in his debut, and the Yotes should be all fired up here as he gets set to play his second career game in the NHL. I like Arizona as a home dog. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-06-24 | Oilers v. Golden Knights +1.5 | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 18 h 4 m | Show | |
This is a 2* play on VGK. The Oilers were the hottest team in the NHL prior to the All Star break, but over the years I have learned that All Star weekend is where hot streaks and slumps go to die. The Golden Knights have a record of 18-5-2 at home, and only the Colorado Avalanche have more home wins than Vegas. The Knights are listed as the underdog here, and that's likely due to the injury to Jack Eichel. It's my opinion that the return of the #1 ranked goaltender in the NHL (Adin Hill) is more significant than the loss of Jack Eichel. This looks like a case of the wrong team favored. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-05-24 | Islanders +1.5 v. Maple Leafs | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 21 h 44 m | Show | |
This is a play on NYI +1.5. The Isles are six points out of the final Wild Card spot in the East, currently occupied by the Toronto Maple Leafs. They come into Toronto tonight as losers of four of their last five, but they are 5-0 ATS as a puckline underdog in those games. The Leafs have won four of their last five games, but they are just 2-3 ATS as a puckline favorite during that span. History favors the underdog here, as the Isles have won four of the last five head to head meetings. Three of those games went to overtime. We should be expecting another close game here tonight. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-13-24 | Bruins v. Blues +1.5 | 4-3 | Win | 100 | 20 h 8 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on the Blues. The Bruins come limping into St. Louis at the end of a brutal road trip. Not only did they lose all three games at Vegas, Arizona and Colorado, but all three games went to overtime. The Bruins are 3-0 in their last three versus the Blues, but two of those wins came in OT. The Blues are 6-3 ATS as a puckline dog in the last nine meetings. The Blues have a better home record than the Bruins have on the road... could this be a case of the wrong team favored? GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-12-24 | Predators +1.5 v. Stars | 6-3 | Win | 100 | 12 h 7 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on NASH. The Preds will look to bounce back from a poor performance, losing at home to the Anaheim Ducks. The Stars are coming off back to back wins over Minnesota, and could be due for a let down. History suggests we could see a close game, as despite Dallas winning six of the last 10 meetings, the Preds are 7-3 ATS in those games. We might see backup netminder Scott Wedgewood start for Dallas, giving the visitors an edge between the pipes. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-09-24 | Panthers v. Blues +1.5 | 5-1 | Loss | -165 | 15 h 15 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on STL +1.5. The Blues are playing far better since firing head coach Craig Berube, yet they are an underdog at home versus Florida. The Panthers have won seven straight, but the final game of a road trip could be a let down spot. History favors the Blues who are 6-2 in the last eight meetings, and 8-0 as a puckline underdog during that span. Binnington has allowed just two goals in his last two starts, and he's 9-4 with a 2.87 GAA at home this season. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-02-24 | Panthers v. Coyotes +1.5 | 4-1 | Loss | -170 | 20 h 52 m | Show | |
This is a 3* play on ARI +1.5. The Panthers come into Arizona as a favorite, but the Coyotes home record is superior to Florida's road record. Florida is 3-2 straight up in their last five at Arizona, failing to cover the puckline in four of those five games. The Coyotes have won six of their last seven overall, and their #1 goaltender Connor Ingram is coming off a shutout. He's 8-3 with a 2.19 GAA and a .926 save percentage in 11 starts at home. The Coyotes are 15-5 ATS as a puckline underdog in his 20 starts overall this season. GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-30-23 | Blues +1.5 v. Penguins | 2-4 | Loss | -145 | 15 h 26 m | Show | |
This is a 2* play on STL. The Blues are 5-2 since firing head coach Craig Berube, and they have covered the spread as a puckline underdog in six of those seven games. While this is the back end of a back to back for St. Louis, it's the front end of a back to back for the Penguins. With the second leg coming against a division rival, and the first leg an out of conference game, the Pens might be looking ahead. We could see backup goaltenders involved in this game, and the Blues backup goaltender is coming off back to back wins allowing just 1 goal in each game. His overall numbers on the year are superior to starter Jordan Binnington. The Blues are 3-1 ATS in their last four versus Pittsburgh. GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-27-23 | Avalanche v. Coyotes +1.5 | 4-5 | Win | 100 | 41 h 24 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on ARI. The Yotes have won four of their last five, and the one loss came on the road at Colorado. That sets up a revenge spot in the second half of this home and home series. Home ice has been kind to the Coyotes, who are 11-5 at home. Arizona has won three of their last four home games versus Colorado, and they covered the puckline in all four of those games. They are 7-1 in their last eight home games. GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-27-23 | Capitals +1.5 v. Rangers | 1-5 | Loss | -130 | 39 h 51 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on WAS +1.5. The Capitals have been quite competitive in recent weeks, winning five of their last eight games. They are 7-1 ATS as a puckline underdog in those games. The Rangers are in first place in the Metropolitan Division, and they have won eight of their last 12. New York is just 3-12 ATS as a puckline favorite during that span. Charlie Lindgren is 7-3 with a 2.29 GAA and a .928 save percentage this season. That ranks among the league leaders in both categories. GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-23-23 | Blackhawks v. Blues -1.5 | 5-7 | Win | 100 | 14 h 37 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on STL. The Blues have won three of four since firing Craig Berube, and they have a pretty favorable matchup here at home versus Chicago. The Blackhawks are coming off a 5-2 home loss to Montreal, and playing on the road in the second game of a back to back two days before Christmas is a tough game to get up for. The Hawks are just 4-12 on the road, and they have lost three of their last four at St. Louis. GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-19-23 | Blues +1.5 v. Lightning | 1-6 | Loss | -160 | 27 h 4 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on STL +1.5. After firing their head coach, the struggling Edmonton Oilers rattled off an eight game winning streak. The St. Louis Blues fired their head coach last week, and have since won back to back games. The Blues are an underdog on the road in Tampa, and the Lightning have just returned home from a five game road trip. While the first game back from a road trip is often a flat spot, perhaps it's even more so less than a week away from Christmas. The Lightning are just 4-10 ATS as a puckline favorite in their last 14 games overall. GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-15-23 | Predators +1.5 v. Hurricanes | 6-5 | Win | 100 | 19 h 12 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on NASH. The Preds are one of the hottest teams in the NHL. They have won 11 of their last 14 straight up, and they have covered as a puckline underdog in 12 of those games. These teams have a history of playing close games, with five of the last eight head to head meetings decided by one goal. The Canes are 6-4 straight up in the last 10 meetings, but they are 3-7 ATS as a puckline favorite in those games. This will be the second game of a back to back for Carolina, coming off a 2-1 win at Detroit. Carolina is just 2-6 ATS as a puckline favorite in their last eight overall. GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-14-23 | Hurricanes v. Red Wings +1.5 | 2-1 | Win | 100 | 28 h 30 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on DET. So the Canes come into the Motor City as a big favorite, but both of these teams have 15 wins on the season. The Canes have fewer road wins than the Wings have at home, and I think the books have the wrong team favored here. Carolina is 4-6 SU in their last 10 overall, but just 3-7 ATS as a puckline favorite in that game. History favors Detroit here, as the Wings have won six of the last 10 versus Carolina, and they've covered the puckline in seven of 10. Detroit has covered as a puckline underdog in 12 of their last 14 games overall. GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-12-23 | Jets v. Sharks +1.5 | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 17 h 23 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on SJS. The Sharks are a bad team, maybe even the worst team in the NHL. That being said, they have been playing a lot better lately. They have won five of their last eight overall, but they are 7-1 ATS as a puckline underdog in those games. The Jets are in town, and history favors the Sharks. San Jose is 6-4 SU in their last 10 versus Winnipeg, and 7-3 ATS as a puckline underdog in those games. The Jets might be without their leading scorer Kyle Connor who is scheduled to have an MRI on his knee in San Jose today. GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-11-23 | Red Wings +1.5 v. Stars | 3-6 | Loss | -140 | 15 h 48 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on DET. The Red Wings have played one fewer game than Dallas, and they have one less point to show for it. They actually have a better road record than the Stars have at home. Dallas is the big favorite here, and the Stars have won eight of the last 10 meetings. Three of the last five meetings were decided in overtime, and six of the last 10 meetings were decided by one goal. GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-01-23 | Sharks v. Devils -1.5 | 6-3 | Loss | -160 | 16 h 30 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on NJD. The Sharks are the worst team in the NHL, and the majority of their 16 losses have come in games decided by more than one goal. A massive disparity in special teams play should be the difference here at The Meadowlands. The Devils lead the NHL in power play goals, and they have by far the best power play percentage. The Sharks have allowed an NHL worst 88 power play goals against. The more penalties called in this game the better for the home team. This should be a blowout. GL, Jesse Schule |
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11-30-23 | Avalanche v. Coyotes +1.5 | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 16 h 28 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on ARI. The Coyotes are coming off back to back wins, and one of those came against defending Stanley Cup champions Vegas. They are 6-4 straight up in their last 10 overall, but they are 8-2 ATS as a puckline underdog in those games. They host Colorado, and they are 5-1 ATS as a puckline underdog in the last six head to head meetings. The Avs are 3-2 straight up in their last five road games, but they only covered the puckline twice during that span. GL, Jesse Schule |
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11-29-23 | Red Wings +1.5 v. Rangers | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 19 h 10 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on DET. The Wings come into New York as winners of three straight, and there is plenty of buzz around this team right now. The signing of Patrick Kane should give this team plenty to be excited about. The Rangers are 7-1 straight up in their last 10 versus Detroit, but the Wings are 5-3 ATS in the last eight meetings. Detroit is 16-4 as a puckline underdog so far this season. I like the Wings as a live dog in the Big Apple. GL, Jesse Schule |
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11-25-23 | Canucks -1.5 v. Sharks | 3-4 | Loss | -105 | 20 h 40 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on Van. 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. The Sharks own the worst record in the league, and they are coming off an OT loss last night. Both teams are playing the second game of a back to back, and we could see backup goalies face off here tonight. This would put the Sharks at a major disadvantage, as their backup Kaapo Kahkonen is 1-6 with a 4.30 GAA. GL, Jesse Schule |
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11-19-23 | Sabres v. Blackhawks +1.5 | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 19 h 6 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on Chicago. The Hawks are coming off a 4-2 loss in Nashville, a game that was closer than it looked. The Preds added an empy netter in the final seconds. We will hope for a better result at home tonight against a Sabres team that has a knack for playing close games. Buffalo is 2-5 straight up and 1-6 ATS a puckline favorite in their last seven overall. Chicago is 9-1 ATS as a puckline underdog in their last 10 versus Buffalo. These teams have played three straight overtime games and four straight one goal games in the last four head to head meetings. GL, Jesse Schule |
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11-14-23 | Ducks +1.5 v. Predators | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 11 h 57 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on ANA. The Ducks have won seven of their last nine overall, and they are a big underdog on the road at Nashville. Bridgestone Arena was once considered one of the toughest places in the NHL to play, but that was back when Pekke Rinne was the goaltender and Shea Weber was patrolling the blue line. The Preds are a pedestrian 3-3 at home this season, and they have just two wins in their last eight games. Juuse Saros is 4-8 with a 3.24 GAA and a .894 save percentage. He's not even the best goalie on his team. John Gibson ranks in the Top 10 in the league in both GAA and save percentage. I'll take the visitors with a better record, better goalie and getting +1.5 goals. GL, Jesse Schule |
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11-09-23 | Canadiens +1.5 v. Red Wings | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 17 h 50 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on MTL. The Habs have a knack for playing close games. Seven of their 12 games have been decided by one goal, including five games decided in overtime. They have a history of playing close games against Detroit as well. They are 3-7 straight up in their last 10 versus the Red Wings, but they are 8-2 ATS as a puckline underdog in those games. GL, Jesse Schule |
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11-08-23 | Senators +1.5 v. Maple Leafs | 6-3 | Win | 100 | 18 h 55 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on OTT. The Leafs have won four of the last five meetings versus the Sens, but they are just 1-4 ATS on the puckline in those games. Both teams get up for this rivlary, and we can expect another close game here in Toronto tonight. The Sens are 4-6 SU, but they are 7-3 ATS in those games. GL, Jesse Schule |
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10-30-23 | Blackhawks +1.5 v. Coyotes | 1-8 | Loss | -150 | 19 h 9 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on CHI. The Hawks are 3-3 on the road, but they are 4-2 ATS in those games. They are an underdog on the road tonight in Arizona, and the Coyotes are 3-4 straight up so far this season. Arizona is just 1-6 ATS as a puckline favorite in those games. The Coyotes have won five of the last 10 head to head versus Chicago, but five of those games were decided by one goal. The Coyotes are 6-21 in their last 27 games playing on 2 days rest, and they are 2-7 in their last 9 home games. GL, Jesse Schule |
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10-30-23 | Red Wings +1.5 v. Islanders | 4-3 | Win | 100 | 17 h 35 m | Show | |
This is a 3* play on DET. The Red Wings are 5-4 straight up, but they are 7-2 ATS in those games. They will be on the road against the Islanders tonight, and New York is 4-3 straight up so far. The Isles are just 1-6 ATS as a puckline favorite in those games. The Islanders rank near the bottom of the league in scoring, and they own one of the league's worst ranked power play units. The Wings have a huge edge when it comes to special teams. GL, Jesse Schule |
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10-30-23 | Seattle Kraken +1.5 v. Lightning | 4-3 | Win | 100 | 16 h 10 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on SEA. Most experts expected Seattle to take a step forward this season, but they have yet to impress. The Kraken have lost seven of nine games to start the season, but they are 5-4 ATS in those games. The Lightning are just 4-4, and they have missed their starting netminder Andrei Vasilevskij. It may be tough for the Bolts to match the level of desperation that they will see from Seattle here. GL, Jesse Schule |
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10-19-23 | Hurricanes v. Seattle Kraken +1.5 | 4-7 | Win | 100 | 20 h 14 m | Show | |
This is a 10* play on SEA. The Kraken are still looking for their first win, and they could be catching the Hurricanes in a good spot. This will be their fourth consecutive road game, and their starting netminder Freddy Anderson is banged up. These teams have played four times previously, and Carolina has won all four of those games. It's probably worth noting that three of those games were decided by one goal. Seattle lost their home opener to Colorado by a score of 4-1, but the Kraken are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a home loss of 3 or more goals. GL, Jesse Schule |
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10-10-23 | Seattle Kraken +1.5 v. Golden Knights | 1-4 | Loss | -165 | 32 h 45 m | Show | |
This is a 3* play on SEA +1.5. The Vegas Golden Knights will raise the Stanley Cup banner in their home opener tonight, and we might see a "Stanley Cup Hangover" in effect. The Golden Knights finished first in the Western Conference last year with 111 points, while Seattle finished 11 points back in the standings. Perhaps it is notable that the Kranen had a better road record (26 wins) than Vegas had at home (25 wins). I like Seattle to pull off the upset here in Sin City. GL, Jesse Schule |
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05-15-23 | Seattle Kraken +1.5 v. Stars | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 42 h 2 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on SEA. The Kraken have already won a Game 7 on the road in the first round. They beat Colorado 2-1 in overtime, and I have to think they can give Dallas a run for their money here. The Kraken are 13-6 in their last 19 road games, and they won Game 1 of this series in Dallas. Phillip Grubauer stopped 33-of-34 shots in the win in Game 7 versus Colorado, and he's been solid throughout the playoffs. Jake Oettinger had his confidence rattled after allowing four goals on 18 shots in just 24 minutes in Game 6 in Seattle. Oettinger is just 24 years old, while Grubauer is a seasoned veteran with a ton of playoff experience. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-30-23 | Panthers v. Bruins -1.5 | 4-3 | Loss | -100 | 16 h 18 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on BOS. The best team in NHL regular season history faces a do or die Game 7 in the first round. Their starting goaltender has struggled, and I wouldn't be surprised if a change is made between the pipes. The road to the Stanley Cup often has bumps along the way, just ask the LA Kings who trailed 3-0 in a first round series versus Tampa Bay. The Kings went on to win the series and eventually the Lord Stanley's mug as well. The Calgary Flames went to overtime in a Game 7 against the Vancouver Canucks, and after surviving that scare they cruised the rest of the way to a Stanley Cup victory. Boston is bigger, stronger, faster... and the Panthers should be in over their heads here in this Game 7. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-29-23 | Oilers v. Kings +1.5 | 5-4 | Win | 100 | 35 h 12 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on LAK. The home team has scored first in all five games in this series, and LA probably should have won both home games. They blew a 3-0 lead, losing in overtime in Game 4. Now they need to win tonight to force a Game 7, and they should have a puncher's chance. We have already seen overtime three times in this series, so don't be surprised to see another close game. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-20-23 | Jets +1.5 v. Golden Knights | 2-5 | Loss | -190 | 20 h 45 m | Show | |
This is a 2* play on WPG. 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. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-17-23 | Panthers v. Bruins -1.5 | 1-3 | Win | 128 | 9 h 12 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on BOS. 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. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-10-23 | Sharks v. Jets -1.5 | 2-6 | Win | 100 | 20 h 15 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on WPG. The Jets host the Sharks in a must win game on Monday night, and San Jose already has one foot on the golf course. The Sharks have lost 20 of their last 25 games overall, and they are 17-41 in their last 58 road games. The Jets are currently occupying the final Wild Card spot in the West, but Calgary is just one point back. Winnipeg should blow the doors off here. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-08-23 | Flyers v. Islanders -1.5 | 0-4 | Win | 100 | 16 h 11 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on NYI. The Isles currently hold the final Wild Card spot in the East, but Pittsburgh is hot on their heels just one point back. Both teams play must win games today, and each team has an opponent with one foot already on the golf course. The Isles have the luxury of playing at home versus the Flyers. They are 8-2 SU in their last 10 versus Philly, and they are 5-0 in their last five home games versus the Flyers. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-04-23 | Penguins +1.5 v. Devils | 1-5 | Loss | -175 | 11 h 0 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on PIT +1.5. |
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04-02-23 | Ducks v. Flames -1.5 | 4-5 | Loss | -170 | 12 h 27 m | Show | |
This is a 2* play on the Flames. The Rubber Duckies are dead in the water, with one foot on the golf course. Calgary is fighting for the last Wild Card spot in the West. The Ducks are 15-42 in their last 57 road games, and they are 3-13 in their last 16 games playing in the second game of a back to back. The home team is 60-27 in the last 87 meetings. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-02-23 | Bruins v. Blues +1.5 | 4-3 | Win | 100 | 8 h 58 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on STL +1.5. So the Bruins have already clinched the Playoffs, the division, and the best record in the NHL. So playing the second game of a back to back in an early game in St. Louis looks like one helluva let down spot. The Blues are 6-3 straight up in their last nine overall, but they are 8-1 ATS in those games. The underdog is 5-2 in the last seven meetings. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-01-23 | Panthers -1.5 v. Blue Jackets | 7-0 | Win | 115 | 16 h 22 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on FLA. The Panthers sit just one point back of Pittsburgh for the final Wild Card spot in the East, and they face a must win game in Columbus tonight. The Blue Jackets are already polishing their golf clubs, eliminated from playoff contention. Columbus is just 3-10 in their last 13 games overall, and eight of those 10 losses came by more than one goal. The Panthers have won eight of the last 10 versus Columbus, and seven of those eight wins came by more than one goal. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-31-23 | Stars v. Coyotes +1.5 | 5-2 | Loss | -120 | 22 h 5 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on ARI. So the Coyotes suck right?? They have lost five in a row, they are eliminated from the playoffs and they sit 30 points back of tonight's opponent the Dallas Stars. Well it may surprise you to learn that Arizona has as many home wins (20) as the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche. While they have lost five straight, they are 4-1 ATS in those games. They are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games overall. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-30-23 | Predators +1.5 v. Penguins | 0-2 | Loss | -148 | 15 h 16 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on Nashville +1.5. The Predators are sitting three points out of the last Wild Card spot in the West, but with two games in hand they are actually in a pretty good spot. They face a Pittsburgh team that is also battling for a Wild Card spot, and these teams have a history of playing close games. Nashville is just 5-5 in their last 10 games, but they are 8-2 ATS in those games. The Penguins are 2-6 straight up and 1-7 ATS in their last eight games. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-29-23 | Panthers +1.5 v. Maple Leafs | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 10 h 33 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on FLA +1.5. This is a tough spot for a Leafs team that has already clinched a playoff spot, and wrapped up first place in their division. They play their first game back from a road trip at home versus a Florida team still battling for a Wild Card spot. So what does history tell us?? These teams have split the last four meetings, but three of those four games were decided in overtime. This is do or die for the Panthers who trail Pittsburgh by just three points for the final Wild Card spot. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-23-23 | Penguins +1.5 v. Stars | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 19 h 20 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on PIT +1.5. Did you know that there have been 15 games in the NHL the last 2 days, and the puckline dog cashed in all but one of those games. The Anaheim Ducks home loss to Calgary was the only exception, and just my luck that I bet the Ducks. Here I am looking at a Penguins team that is fighting for a playoff spot, and they are an underdog in Dallas. The Stars have 14 overtime losses this season, one fewer than San Jose and Calgary who lead the league in that category. The Penguins are a PERFECT 10-0 on the puckline in their last 10 versus Dallas. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-21-23 | Flames v. Ducks +1.5 | 5-1 | Loss | -140 | 20 h 9 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on ANA +1.5. The Ducks are just 6-6 straight up in their last 12 overall, but they are 10-2 ATS during that span. The Ducks are 4-2 ATS in the last six head to head meetings between these teams, and three of the last six meetings have gone to overtime. This is a tough spot for the Flames, who play the second game of a back to back after getting blown out (8-2) in LA Last night. The Flames are 4-9 in their last 13 overall, and they are 6-32 in the last 38 meetings in Anaheim. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-19-23 | Canucks v. Ducks +1.5 | 2-1 | Win | 100 | 9 h 44 m | Show | |
This is a 2* play on ANA +1.5 This is a tough spot for Vancouver, coming off an overtime loss in Arizona last night. They play on back to back nights on the road at Anaheim, and history tells us that the Canucks struggle in these situations. The Canucks are 18-47 in their last 65 games playing in the second game of a back to back. The Ducks have had the Canucks number, going 8-2 ATS in the last 10 head to head meetings. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-14-23 | Flames v. Coyotes +1.5 | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 16 h 19 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on the Coyotes +1.5. So Calgary will be a big favorite on the road in Arizona, despite the fact that the Coyotes have more wins at home than Calgary has on the road. The Flames are 3-6 straight up in their last nine, and just 1-8 ATS in those games. The Flames are 2-8 in their last 10 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation, and they have failed to cover in six of their last seven coming off a win. Calgary is 1-6 in their last seven versus a team with a losing record. The home team is 9-3 in the last 12 meetings. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-12-23 | Wild v. Coyotes +1.5 | 4-5 | Win | 100 | 17 h 30 m | Show | |
This is a 2* play on the Coyotes +1.5. So both teams will play in the second game of a back to back in Arizona, and the Wild come in as a heavy favorite. The line doesn't jive with the fact that Minnesota's record on the road is identical to the Coyotes record at home. History suggests this game could be close, as these teams have played three times this season and all three games were decided by one goal. The Coyotes are 4-0 ATS in their last four games overall. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-11-23 | Oilers +1.5 v. Maple Leafs | 4-7 | Loss | -190 | 17 h 22 m | Show | |
This is a 2* play on EDM. So I had the Oilers on the puckline in their last game, and here is what I said before they beat Boston: "The Edmonton Oilers have lost by more than one goal just twice since January 11th, which makes them 21-2 ATS as a puckline underdog in their last 23 games." The Leafs have won four of their last six games overall, but they are just 1-5 as a puckline favorite during that span. The Oilers come in with the best road record in the Western Conference. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-09-23 | Oilers +1.5 v. Bruins | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 18 h 23 m | Show | |
This is a 2* play on EDM +1.5. The Edmonton Oilers have lost by more than one goal just twice since January 11th, which makes them 21-2 ATS as a puckline underdog in their last 23 games. The Oilers have a history of playing close games against Boston. While they are just 5-5 straight up against the Bruins, they are 9-1 ATS in the last 10 head to head meetings. The Oilers have actually won outright in five of their last six at Boston. I'll take the dog here. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-08-23 | Ducks +1.5 v. Canucks | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 17 h 6 m | Show | |
This is a 2* play on the Ducks +1.5. At first glance it looks like a good spot to back the home favorite, but history says otherwise. The Ducks are 7-3 straight up in the last 10, 7-1 ATS in the last eight meetings, and 5-1 ATS in their last six at Vancouver. Both teams have played well despite being out of the playoffs. The Ducks are 4-2 straight up in their last six overall, and they are 5-1 ATS in those games. The Canucks are also 4-2 straight up in their last six overall, but only one of those games was a win by more than one goal. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-07-23 | Hurricanes v. Canadiens +1.5 | 4-3 | Win | 115 | 16 h 9 m | Show | |
This is a 2* play on MTL +1.5. The Habs have lost three straight one goal games, and they are 6-1 ATS in their last seven overall. They host Carolina, and the Canes might be due for a let down coming off a 6-0 win over Tampa. The home team is 8-1 SU in the last nine head to head meetings, and the Hurricanes are 5-12 in the last 17 meetings in Montreal. This looks like a good spot to take the home dog plus money on the puckline. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-23-23 | Bruins v. Seattle Kraken +1.5 | 6-5 | Win | 100 | 16 h 58 m | Show | |
This is a 2* play on SEA. The Kraken are coming off a 4-0 loss at San Jose, but they have won four of their last five home games. They host the Boston Bruins, who come in as winners of four straight. This will be the fourth time these teams have met, and Boston has won two of three meetings. Both of those wins came in gamed that ended with a final score of 3-2. The Kraken are 11-4 in their last 15 games against teams from the Eastern Conference. They should give the Bruins a run for their money here. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-18-23 | Coyotes +1.5 v. Kings | 5-6 | Win | 100 | 15 h 3 m | Show | |
This is a 2* play on ARI Puckline. This is a sneaky little underdog play on Arizona on the puckline. Let's keep it simple, the Coyotes are 7-0 ATS in their last seven overall. The Kings are playing the second game of a back to back off a win at Anaheim last night. LA has won six of the last 10 meetings in this series, but the Coyotes are 7-3 ATS in those games. GL, Jesse Schule |
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11-17-22 | Coyotes v. Golden Knights -1.5 | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 13 h 12 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on Vegas. The Golden Knights have lost back to back games at home, after they had won nine straight. They host an Arizona team that is at the end of a road trip, and the Coyotes have lost back to back games by a combined five goal margin. The Coyotes are 3-10 in the last 13 meetings, and they have lost seven straight at Vegas. This looks like a great spot for the Knights to get back on track. GL, Jesse Schule |
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11-12-22 | Coyotes +1.5 v. Devils | 2-4 | Loss | -100 | 15 h 21 m | Show | |
This is a 4* play on Arizona +1.5. The Coyotes come into this game as winners of four of their last five, and they are riding a hot goaltender. Karel Vejmelka is coming off a 24 save shutout win over the Islanders. Arizona has lost three of their last five at New Jersey, but they are 4-1 ATS in those games. The Devils are 11-3 straight up, but they are just 5-8 ATS in those games. GL, Jesse Schule |
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10-17-22 | Penguins -1.5 v. Canadiens | 2-3 | Loss | -100 | 14 h 24 m | Show | |
This is a 2* play on the Penguins. Sidney Crosby has taken a back seat to the likes of Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews and Nathan McKinnon in recent seasons. At the age of 35, he may still be one of the best in the game. He comes into Montreal leading the NHL in scoring after playing just two games. This is always a big game for Crosby and teammate Kris Letang who was born in Montreal. Crosby has scored 21 goals and has 37 assists in 43 career games versus Montreal in his career. These two teams are trending in opposite directions, the Habs rebuilding while the Pens appear to be a contender. GL, Jesse Schule |
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10-13-22 | Blackhawks v. Golden Knights -1.5 | 0-1 | Loss | -128 | 14 h 23 m | Show | |
This is a 2* play on VGK. The Knights peppered Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick with 51 shots in their season opener, winning by a score of 4-3. They are back home hosting the Chicago Blackhawks tonight, and Chicago is coming off a 5-2 loss in Denver. The Blackhawks are 10-42 in their last 52 versus a team with a winning record. They have lost five of their last six versus the Golden Knights, and they are projected to be one of the worst teams in the league again this season. That means that they may be tanking for a first round draft pick. The Blackhawks are 4-13 in the last 17 meetings. GL, Jesse Schule |
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10-12-22 | Maple Leafs -1.5 v. Canadiens | 3-4 | Loss | -105 | 12 h 12 m | Show | |
This is a 2* play on TOR. These two teams are trending in opposite directions. The Habs are expected to be tanking for the top pick in the draft, while the Leafs are looking to prove that they are a contender. Toronto was expected to make a deep playoff run with one of the highest paid rosters in the NHL last season, but were bounced in the first round of the playoffs once again. They bring back almost everybody from a team that ranked 2nd in the league in scoring. Auston Matthews scored 60 goals, leading the league in scoring. They have the firepower to take advantage of an inferior opponent in their season opener. GL, Jesse Schule |
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06-18-22 | Lightning +1.5 v. Avalanche | 0-7 | Loss | -190 | 10 h 5 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on TB +1.5. After winning four straight versus the Rangers in the East Final, it was no surprise to see the Lightning suffer a let down in the first period of Game 1. Anrei Vailevskij was lit up for three goals in the first period, but then held the Avs scoreless for the remainder of regulation. Tampa showed plenty of character battling back to tie the game, and we should expect this series to be quite competitive moving forward. The Lightning have won five of their last seven at Colorado, and they are 13-4 in their last 17 playoff games as an underdog. GL, Jesse Schule |
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06-02-22 | Oilers +1.5 v. Avalanche | 0-4 | Loss | -145 | 18 h 21 m | Show | |
This is a 2* play on EDM (+1.5). Here is what I said prior to Game 1: “The Avs came into these playoffs as the favorite to win the Stanley Cup, while Edmonton was a big underdog in their second round series versus Calgary. There is no doubt that the Oilers were more impressive against the Flames than Colorado was against St. Louis. If it wasn't for the injury to Jordan Binnginton, the Avs could have ended up losing that series. After allowing one goal on 31 shots in Game 2, the series was tied heading into Game 3 and Binnington had been the best player in the series to that point. Nazem Kadri took out the Blues goaltender (maybe unintentionally) injuring him for the rest of the playoffs early in Game 3. The Oilers have had plenty of success in head to head meetings versus Colorado, winning five games outright and going 7-3 ATS in the last 10. The Avs won two of three meetings in 2022 but both of those wins came in overtime. Don't be surprised if Game 1 is another close game.” Sure enough it was a close game, but an empty netter with seconds on the clock prevented Edmonton from covering. The Oilers rally came after Darcy Keumper was replaced by Pavel Francouz. Keumper's status is in doubt for Game 2. Meanwhile, we have already seen Mike Smith put a poor performance behind him, so he should be good to go. GL, Jesse Schule |
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05-31-22 | Oilers +1.5 v. Avalanche | 6-8 | Loss | -150 | 8 h 20 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Oilers +1.5. The Avs came into these playoffs as the favorite to win the Stanley Cup, while Edmonton was a big underdog in their second round series versus Calgary. There is no doubt that the Oilers were more impressive against the Flames than Colorado was against St. Louis. If it wasn't for the injury to Jordan Binnginton, the Avs could have ended up losing that series. After allowing one goal on 31 shots in Game 2, the series was tied heading into Game 3 and Binnington had been the best player in the series to that point. Nazem Kadri took out the Blues goaltender (maybe unintentionally) injuring him for the rest of the playoffs early in Game 3. The Oilers have had plenty of success in head to head meetings versus Colorado, winning five games outright and going 7-3 ATS in the last 10. The Avs won two of three meetings in 2022 but both of those wins came in overtime. Don't be surprised if Game 1 is another close game. GL, Jesse Schule |
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05-25-22 | Blues v. Avalanche -1.5 | 5-4 | Loss | -100 | 19 h 32 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Colorado. The Blues will be singing a sad song when this series is over, as they appeared to be in great shape prior to the injury to Jordan Binnington. Since coming in to replace Binnington, Ville Husso has allowed nine goals on 59 shots. The Avs won back to back games by a combined six goal margin. They return home for Game 5 looking to book their spot in the conference finals, and I think this is going to be a blowout. The Avalanche are 17-5 in the last 22 meetings, and the Blues are 4-10 in their last 14 playoff games as an underdog. GL, Jesse Schule |
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05-21-22 | Avalanche v. Blues +1.5 | 5-2 | Loss | -172 | 17 h 52 m | Show | |
This is a 7* play on STL. A few weeks before the playoffs, the head coach of the Calgary Flames (Daryl Sutter) said that whoever played Colorado in the first round of the playoffs was wasting their time. It seemed like an odd comment from a coach who won a Stanley Cup as an 8th seed during his tenure in LA. He of all people should know that points earned the regular season don't always translate into an advantage in the playoffs. No matter how good a team is, they are always in danger of running into a hot goaltender that can steal a game or two, or even a series. The Blues come home for Game 3 with the series tied 1-1, and they are still the significant underdog. Jordan Binnington saved 51-of-54 shots in Game 1, and then stopped 30-of-31 shots in Game 2. The Avs have the more talented team, but that might not matter when the Blues have a Stanley Cup champion goaltender. GL, Jesse Schule |
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05-19-22 | Blues v. Avalanche -1.5 | 4-1 | Loss | -100 | 21 h 37 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Colorado. So the Blues hung around in Game 1 and ended up losing in overtime, so does that mean we have a series on our hands? Not necessarily. After a long layoff it's not surprising that Colorado started slowly in Game 1. Jordan Binnington was incredible in Game 1, stopping 51 of 54 shots. Darcy Keumper was asked to deal with just 25 shots. Asking Binnington to be the hero night in and night out is a recipe for disaster against the most talented team in the league. GL, Jesse Schule |
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05-18-22 | Oilers +1.5 v. Flames | 6-9 | Loss | -175 | 22 h 19 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on EDM +1.5. The Flames are the favorite in the Battle of Alberta, but this series should be anything but one sided. These teams have split the last 10 head to head meetings, with each team winning five games. Both teams are coming off a grueling seven game series in the first round, and there is every indication that another long series is ahead. The Flames won three of four home games in the first round, but only one of those wins came by 2 or more goals. GL, Jesse Schule |
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05-17-22 | Lightning +1.5 v. Panthers | 4-1 | Win | 100 | 21 h 3 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on TB. The Lightning are the reigning back to back Stanley Cup Champions, and in the second round of the playoffs that means a lot more than the Florida Panthers finishing with the best record in the NHL during the regular season. Florida struggled in the first round as a huge favorite versus Washington, and I really think they are overvalued here as a favorite versus Tampa. The Lightning are 11-3 in their last 14 playoff games as an underdog, and they are 24-5 in their last 29 Conference Semifinals games. GL, Jesse Schule |
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05-14-22 | Kings +1.5 v. Oilers | 0-2 | Loss | -130 | 13 h 10 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on LAK, This first round series between the Kings and the Oilers is tied 3-3 with the seventh and deciding game going tonight. Despite the fact that the series has been back and forth and the Kings have won two of three games at Edmonton, the bookmakers have the Oilers as a 2-1 favorite here. Two of the three games in Edmonton were decided by one goal, and Game 5 went to overtime. There is every reason to expect another close game here in this elimination game. GL, Jesse Schule |
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05-12-22 | Oilers v. Kings +1.5 | 4-2 | Loss | -185 | 21 h 57 m | Show | |
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05-11-22 | Capitals +1.5 v. Panthers | 3-5 | Loss | -128 | 18 h 26 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on the Caps. I said this before Game 4: "Washington heads into Game 4 on home ice with a 2-1 series lead, yet they are the underdog tonight. Florida is reeling after Sergei Bobrovsky allowed five goals on 30 shots in Game 3. The Panthers are 8-20 in the last 28 meetings in Washington, and the home team has won six of the last seven head to head meetings. The Capitals are 4-1 in their last five games as a home underdog. I like Washington's chances of keeping this game close." Florida came from behind to win in overtime, and send the series back home tied 2-2. We should expect another close one in Game 5. GL, Jesse Schule |
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05-10-22 | Kings +1.5 v. Oilers | 5-4 | Win | 100 | 19 h 4 m | Show | |
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05-10-22 | Bruins +1.5 v. Hurricanes | 1-5 | Loss | -210 | 16 h 45 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on the Bruins (1P) Game 1 of this series looks like a blowout when you see the final score, but that doesn't accurately describe what happened. The Bruins looked like the better team in the first period, and the Canes were a little fortunate to take a 2-0 lead into the third period. Boston scored early in the third and it looked like it was game on, but then the Canes piled on with a string of late goals. Boston dominated shots on goal, with a 36-24 edge. They need to make life more difficult for Annti Ranta, with traffic in front of the net and constant pressure. This is a veteran team that is sure to push back. Expect Brad Marchand to be on top form tonight. GL, Jesse Schule |
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05-09-22 | Flames v. Stars +1.5 | 4-1 | Loss | -195 | 21 h 33 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on Dallas. The Flames came into this series heavily favored, but Dallas has a chance to take a commanding 3-1 series lead with a win on home ice in Game 4. The Flames have scored just three goals in the first three games, and Jake Ottinger stopped 39-of-41 shots in Game 3. The Flames are 1-5 in their last six Conference Quarterfinals games. The Stars are 27-11 in their last 38 home games, and they are 5-1 in their last six Conference Quarterfinals games. GL, Jesse Schule |
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05-09-22 | Panthers v. Capitals +1.5 | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 8 h 42 m | Show | |
This is a 2* play on the Caps 1P. Washington heads into Game 4 on home ice with a 2-1 series lead, yet they are the underdog tonight. Florida is reeling after Sergei Bobrovsky allowed five goals on 30 shots in Game 3. The Panthers are 8-20 in the last 28 meetings in Washington, and the home team has won six of the last seven head to head meetings. The Capitals are 4-1 in their last five games as a home underdog. I like Washington's chances of keeping this game close. GL, Jesse Schule |
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05-08-22 | Oilers v. Kings +1.5 | 0-4 | Win | 100 | 19 h 52 m | Show | |
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05-07-22 | Flames v. Stars +1.5 | 2-4 | Win | 100 | 17 h 44 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on Dallas +1.5. If Dallas hadn't of scored the empty net goal in Game 2, it would have been seven of the last 10 meetings between these two teams that have been decided by one goal. It also would be been the second consecutive 1-0 game. The series shifts to Dallas for Game 3, and the Flames are still heavily favored on the road. Both starting goaltenders have allowed just one goal through the first two games, and it seems more than likely that we will see another defensive battle and it would be no surprise if we see overtime. GL, Jesse Schule |
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05-06-22 | Oilers v. Kings +1.5 | 8-2 | Loss | -200 | 25 h 26 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on the LAK. The Oilers are heavily favored to win this series, but after splitting the first two games on home ice, they find themselves favored on the road in LA. This is despite the fact that starting goaltender Mike Smith blew it in Game 1, and he's lost 10 of his last 12 starts in the post-season. Jonathan Quick on the other hand is a two time Stanley Cup Champion and Conn Smythe winner. Six of the last meetings between these teams have been decided by one goal. Another close game should be expected here in LA. GL, Jesse Schule |
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05-05-22 | Predators v. Avalanche -1.5 | 1-2 | Loss | -135 | 8 h 44 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Colorado. The Avs are the favorites to win the Stanley Cup, and they finished at the top of the standings in the Western Conference. They host the Nashville Predators, who were always going to be overmatched in this series. Starting Game 1 without their #1 goalie is going to make things even tougher for the Preds. Jusse Saros was 38-25-3 with a 2.64 GAA this season, but both their 2nd and 3rd strings goaltenders had a GAA over 3.50. David Rittich started two games against Colorado during the regular season, going 1-1 with a 4.80 GAA. He was pulled after allowing five goals on 13 shots in Game 1. The situation in net is a bit of a disaster for Nashville. GL, Jesse Schule |
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05-04-22 | Lightning +1.5 v. Maple Leafs | 5-3 | Win | 100 | 6 h 2 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on TB. The Leafs looked like the best team in the NHL in Game 1, but I am not ready to discount two decades of playoff futility after just 60 minutes of hockey. The Lightning are defending champions two years running, with a Vezina winner and Conn Smythe winner in goal. It would be naive not to expect some push back from the Lightning in Game 2. GL, Jesse Schule |
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05-03-22 | Predators v. Avalanche -1.5 | 2-7 | Win | 100 | 24 h 40 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Colorado. The Avs are the favorites to win the Stanley Cup, and they finished at the top of the standings in the Western Conference. They host the Nashville Predators, who were always going to be overmatched in this series. Starting Game 1 without their #1 goalie is going to make things even tougher for the Preds. Jusse Saros was 38-25-3 with a 2.64 GAA this season, but both their 2nd and 3rd strings goaltenders had a GAA over 3.50. David Rittich started two games against Colorado during the regular season, going 1-1 with a 4.80 GAA. He will likely start for Nashville in Game 1. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-23-22 | Canadiens +1.5 v. Senators | 4-6 | Loss | -190 | 23 h 24 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on MTL. The Habs have lost seven straight, and there really isn't a lot left to motivate this team this season. Tonight's game could be a bit different though, as everyone in Canada will be mourning the loss of Hall of Famer Guy LaFleur. It's also a rivalry game against the Senators, who are playing on back to back nights after a Game in Columbus on Friday. The Senators are 15-48 in their last 63 games playing on 0 days rest. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-14-22 | Coyotes v. Canucks -1.5 | 1-7 | Win | 100 | 25 h 20 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Vancouver. The Canucks aren't going to the playoffs, but don't tell them that. They appear to be determined to keep fighting until the final whistle. They have won four straight, and one of those wins came at Arizona by a score of 5-1. Elias Petterson scored a goal and two assists in that game, and he has four goals and six assists during the Canucks four game winning streak. The Coyotes have lost five of their last six games, and all five of those losses came by 2+ goals. The Canucks have won four of the last five head to head meetings, and all four wins came by 2+ goals. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-23-22 | Devils v. Maple Leafs -1.5 | 2-3 | Loss | -130 | 19 h 48 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on the Leafs. The Leafs and the Devils are two teams trending in opposite directions. Toronto added more talent at the trade deadline in preparation for a long playoff run, while the Devils are in the middle of a rebuild. New Jersey is coming off a home win over the Rangers, traveling north of the border for the second game of a back to back. The Devils are 17-48 in their last 65 games as an underdog, and 10 of their last 12 losses came in games decided by 2+ goals. The Maple Leafs are 20-7 in their last 27 home games, and they have won seven straight head to head meetings versus the Devils. Six of those seven wins came by 2+ goals. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-09-22 | Canadiens +1.5 v. Canucks | 3-5 | Loss | -140 | 20 h 1 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on MTL. A coaching change can completely turn around a hockey club. It was just three years ago that the St. Louis Blues replaced head coach Mike Yeo, and went from last place to first place and on to win the Stanley Cup. We've seen Bruce Boudreau inspire the Vancouver Canucks to a record of 20-8-4, putting them back in the hunt for the playoffs. Montreal has also turned things around with seven wins in their last eight games under new head coach Martin St. Louis. These teams have a history of playing close games, with four of the last five meetings decided by one goal. Three of those games went to overtime. The Habs have won outright in seven of their last nine at Vancouver. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-08-22 | Stars +1.5 v. Predators | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 20 h 8 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on Dallas. The Stars have won five of their last six overall, and they will be an underdog in Nashville. The Predators have lost six of their last nine overall. These teams have a history of playing close games, with six of the last 10 head to head meetings decided in overtime. Eight of the last 10 meetings were decided by one goal, and Dallas has won eight of their last 10 road games. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-01-22 | Canadiens +1.5 v. Jets | 4-8 | Loss | -130 | 18 h 43 m | Show | |
This is a 1* play on Montreal. A coaching change can completely turn around a hockey club. It was just three years ago that the St. Louis Blues replaced head coach Mike Yeo, and went from last place to first place and on to win the Stanley Cup. We've seen Bruce Budreau inspire the Vancouver Canucks to a record of 17-7-4, putting them back in the hunt for the playoffs. The Edmonton Oilers won five straight when Jay Woodcroft took over, and now the Habs have a winning record under interim coach Martin St. Louis. The Jets have lost four of their last five, with the one win coming against the Arizona Coyotes. Montreal has won five straight head to head versus Winnipeg. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-26-22 | Canadiens +1.5 v. Senators | 2-1 | Win | 100 | 19 h 22 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on Montreal. A coaching change can completely turn around a hockey club. It was just three years ago that the St. Louis Blues replaced head coach Mike Yeo, and went from last place to first place and on to win the Stanley Cup. We've seen Bruce Budreau inspire the Vancouver Canucks to a record of 17-7-4, putting them back in the hunt for the playoffs. The Edmonton Oilers won five straight when Jay Woodcroft took over, and now the Habs have a winning record under interim coach Martin St. Louis. Ottawa will be a big favorite at home tonight depsite losing five of their last six in Canada's capital, and the Habs look good on the puckline. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-19-22 | Seattle Kraken v. Flames -1.5 | Top | 1-2 | Loss | -115 | 21 h 10 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on CAL. The Kraken sit dead last in the Pacific Division with a record of 16-30-4, and I have been fading them since December. I noted that the bookmakers are giving them too much respect, and I hypothesized that the success of the Vegas Golden Knights as an expansion team has skewed people's idea of what should be expected from an expansion team. If you look at other last place teams in the NHL (Arizona, New Jersey, Montreal), you will notice that the odds to bet against them are far higher. The Flames have won eight straight, and they have won by 2+ goals in six straight games. Calgary ranks 1st in the NHL in goals against, and they have one of the league's top penalty killing units. GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-15-21 | Capitals v. Blackhawks +1.5 | 4-5 | Win | 100 | 18 h 40 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on CHI. The Blackhawks will be a home dog versus Washington tonight, and the Caps have seen four of their last six games decided by one goal. The Blackhawks are 3-3 in their last six overall, and four of those games were decided by one goal. The home team is 12-4 in the last 16 head to head meetings. Marc Andre Fleury is coming off a 30 save shutout, and he's won three of his last four starts. One of those was a 4-3 OT win over the Capitals. GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-11-21 | Blue Jackets +1.5 v. Seattle Kraken | 5-4 | Win | 100 | 21 h 18 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on CBJ. The Blue Jackets have lost six of their last seven overall, and they are coming off a 2-1 home loss to the Ducks. They will be a big underdog at Seattle, despite the fact that they have 13 wins while Seattle is just 9-15-2. Three of the Jackets last four losses have come in games decided by just one goal. GL, Jesse Schule |
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11-22-21 | Senators v. Avalanche -1.5 | 5-7 | Win | 100 | 21 h 20 m | Show | |
This is a 7* play on Colorado. The Avs are still favored to win the Stanley Cup, but they didn't get off to a great start. They come into tonight's home game against Ottawa as winners of four in a row, and all four of those wins came by 2+ goals. The Senators were forced to cancel their last three gamed due to a covid outbreak, and this will be their first game in over a week. They were not exactly lighting it up before that, losing seven of their last eight games. Five of those seven losses came in games decided by two or more goals. This looks like a blowout waiting to happen. GL, Jesse Schule |
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11-18-21 | Jets +1.5 v. Oilers | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 20 h 13 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on WPG. The Jets are coming off a 5-2 home win over the Oilers, and they will play the second game of this home and home set tonight in Winnipeg. The Oilers are one of the hottest teams in the NHL, sitting a point out of first place in the Pacific Division and owning the league's #1 power play unit. The Jets seem to have their number though, winning five straight in this series. Three of the last four meetings have gone to overtime. I expect another close game here in Edmonton. GL, Jesse Schule |
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11-17-21 | Blackhawks +1.5 v. Seattle Kraken | 4-2 | Win | 100 | 21 h 9 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on Chicago. The Hawks have won three straight, while Seattle has lost four in a row. The Kraken are really struggling with special teams, with the league's worst powerplay and a below average penalty kill. The only reason I can think why Seattle is a favorite, would be that bettors are chasing the magic that they witnessed when the Golden Knights exploded on the scene as an expansion team. The reality is that such early success is the exception, rather than the rule. Marc Andre Fleury has been brilliant in his last two starts, and Patrick Kane has a goal and five assists in his last five games played. These two teams are trending in opposite directions. GL, Jesse Schule |
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11-11-21 | Ducks +1.5 v. Seattle Kraken | 7-4 | Win | 100 | 20 h 8 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on ANA. The Ducks will be a big underdog on the road versus the expansion team Seattle Kraken, despite the fact that Anaheim has won five straight overall. The Ducks have the better goaltender in Jon Gibson, who is 6-2-2 with a 2.35 GAA so far. The Ducks are 12-2 ATS this season, covering the puckline in five of their six road games. The Kraken are really struggling with special teams, with the league's worst powerplay and a below average penalty kill. The only reason I can think why Seattle is a favorite, would be that bettors are chasing the magic that they witnessed when the Golden Knights exploded on the scene as an expansion team. The reality is that such early success is the exception, rather than the rule. GL, Jesse Schule |
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10-23-21 | Panthers v. Flyers +1.5 | 4-2 | Loss | -195 | 21 h 30 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on Philly. The Flyers are off to a 2-1 start, with their one loss coming in a game decided by one goal. They will be a home dog tonight against Florida, and the history between these teams suggests Philly could easily win this game outright. The Panthers are 1-6 in the last seven meetings in Philadelphia, and their one win came by one goal. The home team is 16-5 in the last 21 meetings. GL, Jesse Schule |