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10-23-21 | Hurricanes v. Blue Jackets +1.5 | 5-1 | Loss | -180 | 20 h 27 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on CBJ. The Blue Jackets are 3-1 to start the season, and they will be an underdog at home to Carolina tonight. The history between these teams tell us that we can expect a close game, and the Blue Jackets could easily win outright. Four of the last five meetings between these teams have required overtime to decide a winner. This could be a let down spot for the Panthers who are 4-0 on the season with wins over Tampa (defending champs) and Colorado (current Stanley Cup favorites). GL, Jesse Schule |
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10-16-21 | Senators v. Maple Leafs -1.5 | 1-3 | Win | 109 | 29 h 37 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on Toronto. The Leafs looked pretty good in a 2-1 win over Montreal in their season opener, and they will be a big favorite at home versus Ottawa tonight. The Sens have given Toronto trouble in recent meetings, but they are 1-6 in the last seven meetings in Toronto. The Senators are 20-60 in their last 80 road games, and they are 20-59 in their last 79 games as a road underdog. Toronto lost to Ottawa in the second game of a back to back coming off their win over Montreal, but the Senators are 18-38 in their last 56 games following a win. You gotta love the Leafs to win big in this revenge spot. GL, Jesse Schule |
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07-07-21 | Canadiens +1.5 v. Lightning | 0-1 | Win | 100 | 44 h 43 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on Montreal. After watching the first three games of this series, it seems pretty clear that Tampa is the better team. Then again, they probably said that about the San Jose Sharks when they had a 3-0 series lead versus LA in the first round in 2014. The Kings went on to beat the Sharks and win the Stanley Cup that year. While that was the last time we saw a team come back from a 3-0 series deficit, you have to go even further back to find the last time a team was swept in the Stanley Cup Finals. The last team to win 4-0 in the Stanley Cup Finals was Detroit in 1998. I'm not ready to call for another epic comeback, but I do think that the Habs are more than capable of extending this series and forcing it back to Montreal for Game 6. GL, Jesse Schule |
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06-30-21 | Canadiens +1.5 v. Lightning | 1-3 | Loss | -155 | 43 h 3 m | Show | |
This is a 2* play on Montreal. So the Habs were blown out by a score of 5-1 in Game 1, so what does that tell us about this series moving forward? I don't think it tells us a damn thing. Montreal lost Game 1 of their series versus Vegas by a score of 4-1, and they went on to dominate the remainder of the series. They lost three of the first four games against Toronto, and then won three straight to erase a 3-1 series deficit. I still think this team has a lot of fight left, and I expect them to come out a lot stronger in Game 2. GL, Jesse Schule |
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06-28-21 | Canadiens +1.5 v. Lightning | 1-5 | Loss | -160 | 49 h 11 m | Show | |
This is a 5*play on Montreal +1.5. The Tampa Bay Lightning will be a big favorite in the Stanley Cup Finals, and there is a damn good reason for that. They have been the best team in the NHL for almost a decade. They won the Stanley Cup in 2020, and the President's Trophy in 2019. That being said they were on the wrong side of one of the biggest upsets in NHL history when they were swept in the first round by the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2019. They just barely escaped with a 1-0 win in Game 7 against the New York Islanders, and it's not going to get any easier against an even tougher Montreal team. With perhaps the best top four defense in hockey, and the world's best goaltender, Montreal is in prime position to pull off an upset. GL, Jesse Schule |
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06-22-21 | Canadiens +1.5 v. Golden Knights | 4-1 | Win | 100 | 20 h 29 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on MTL +1.5. I liked Montreal as the underdog in this series from the beginning, and after earning a split in Vegas, I have decided to double down. "The Golden Knights are a huge favorite in the Stanley Cup semifinals, but they face a Montreal team that has won it's last seven games. Carey Price is more than capable of stealing a game or two in this series, and the squad in front of him has been outplaying the opposition throughout the playoffs. If you don't think this series is going to be close, just look at the history between these teams. The Habs have won five of the six meetings all time, and all five of those wins came in games decided by one goal." GL, Jesse Schule |
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06-20-21 | Golden Knights v. Canadiens +1.5 | 2-1 | Win | 100 | 20 h 51 m | Show | |
I liked Montreal as the underdog in this series from the beginning, and after earning a split in Vegas, I have decided to double down. "The Golden Knights are a huge favorite in the Stanley Cup semifinals, but they face a Montreal team that has won it's last seven games. Carey Price is more than capable of stealing a game or two in this series, and the squad in front of him has been outplaying the opposition throughout the playoffs. If you don't think this series is going to be close, just look at the history between these teams. The Habs have won five of the six meetings all time, and all five of those wins came in games decided by one goal." |
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06-18-21 | Golden Knights v. Canadiens +1.5 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 43 h 53 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on MTL. I liked Montreal as the underdog in this series from the beginning, and after earning a split in Vegas, I have decided to double down. "The Golden Knights are a huge favorite in the Stanley Cup semifinals, but they face a Montreal team that has won it's last seven games. Carey Price is more than capable of stealing a game or two in this series, and the squad in front of him has been outplaying the opposition throughout the playoffs. If you don't think this series is going to be close, just look at the history between these teams. The Habs have won five of the six meetings all time, and all five of those wins came in games decided by one goal." GL, Jesse Schule |
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06-14-21 | Canadiens +1.5 v. Golden Knights | 1-4 | Loss | -120 | 24 h 26 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on Montreal +1.5. The Golden Knights are a huge favorite in the Stanley Cup semifinals, but they face a Montreal team that has won it's last seven games. Carey Price is more than capable of stealing a game or two in this series, and the squad in front of him has been outplaying the opposition throughout the playoffs. If you don't think this series is going to be close, just look at the history between these teams. The Habs have won five of the six meetings all time, and all five of those wins came in games decided by one goal. GL, Jesse Schule |
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06-05-21 | Hurricanes +1.5 v. Lightning | 4-6 | Loss | -188 | 29 h 4 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on the Canes +1.5. I had Carolina in Game 3, and here is what I said prior to the game: "Tampa appears to be in full control of this series, heading home with a 2-0 series lead after back to back wins in Carolina. Both the first two games of this series ended with the same score, Tampa winning 2-1. Four of the last five head to head meetings between these teams have been decided by just one goal." Given that every game in this series has been decided by one goal, I feel comfortable taking the underdog on the puckline in Game 4. GL, Jesse Schule |
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06-04-21 | Avalanche v. Golden Knights +1.5 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 8 h 54 m | Show | |
5* |
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06-03-21 | Hurricanes +1.5 v. Lightning | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 22 h 1 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on Carolina +1.5. Tampa appears to be in full control of this series, heading home with a 2-0 series lead after back to back wins in Carolina. Both the first two games of this series ended with the same score, Tampa winning 2-1. Four of the last five head to head meetings between these teams have been decided by just one goal. GL, Jesse Schule |
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06-02-21 | Golden Knights +1.5 v. Avalanche | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 8 h 8 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Golden Knights. After a big win in Game 7 versus Minnesota, the Knights suffered a big let down in Game 1 at Colorado. Robin Lehner got the start in Game 1, presumably to give #1 goaltender Marc Andre Fleury a night off after a taxing seven game series. We should expect to see Fleury back between the pipes tonight in Game 2. Fleury was named a Vezina finalist for the first time in his 17 year career this season. These teams split the season series, each team winning four games. Five of those games were decided by just one goal. While Colorado deserves to be the favorite, this isn't likely to be an easy game. GL, Jesse Schule |
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05-31-21 | Canadiens +1.5 v. Maple Leafs | 3-1 | Win | 100 | 6 h 50 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on MTL +1.5. I had the Habs in Game 6, and here is what I had to say prior to the game: "The Habs survived with an overtime win in Toronto in Game 5, and they will look to force a Game 7 with another win on home ice tonight. Carey Price has carried this team, and he's going to need to be great again in Game 6. The Habs are playing with house money, and the pressure is all on Toronto. Four of the last six head to head meetings have been decided by just one goal, and another close game should be expected tonight." Another OT game feels inevitable. GL, Jesse Schule |
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05-30-21 | Golden Knights +1.5 v. Avalanche | 1-7 | Loss | -160 | 17 h 9 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on VGK. The Avs swept the Blues in the first round, and have since been sitting on the shelf waiting for their next opponent. Vegas is coming off a hard fought seven game series versus Minnesota, and they come in battle tested. These teams split the season series, each team winning four games. Five of those games were decided by just one goal. While Colorado deserves to be the favorite, this isn't likely to be an easy game. GL, Jesse Schule |
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05-29-21 | Maple Leafs v. Canadiens +1.5 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 17 h 55 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on MTL +1.5. The Habs survived with an overtime win in Toronto in Game 5, and they will look to force a Game 7 with another win on home ice tonight. Carey Price has carried this team, and he's going to need to be great again in Game 6. The Habs are playing with house money, and the pressure is all on Toronto. Four of the last six head to head meetings have been decided by just one goal, and another close game should be expected tonight. GL, Jesse Schule |
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05-28-21 | Wild +1.5 v. Golden Knights | 2-6 | Loss | -180 | 18 h 28 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on Minnesota +1.5. The Vegas Golden Knights appeared to be in the driver's seat with a 3-1 series lead heading into Game 5. After back to back losses they are back home for a "winner takes all" Game 7. The pressure sits squarely on the home favorite here, and Vegas has a history of struggling in elimination games. They also have a history of struggling against Minnesota. The Wild have won four of their last five at Vegas, and six of the last eight head to head meetings. Expect this game to be close, possibly another OT thriller. GL, Jesse Schule |
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05-27-21 | Hurricanes v. Predators +1.5 | 4-3 | Win | 100 | 19 h 50 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Nashville. The Predators face elimination in Game 6 tonight, but I expect them to force a Game 7. The home team has won all five game in this series, and the Predators are 13-3 in their last 16 home games. The Predators are 4-0 in their last four games as a home underdog, and the home team is 11-0 in the last 11 meetings. The Hurricanes are 0-4 in their last four games as a road favorite. GL, Jesse Schule |
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05-25-21 | Predators +1.5 v. Hurricanes | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 17 h 33 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on the Preds +1.5. The Nashville Predators are back in the series coming off back to back home wins in Games 3-4. They head back to Carolina for Game 5, and I am expecting this to be a close game that could go either way. Each of the last two games were decided in overtime, and I wouldn't be surprised to see another overtime game tonight. GL, Jesse Schule |
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05-24-21 | Islanders +1.5 v. Penguins | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 18 h 37 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on NYI +1.5. This series between Pittsburgh and New York couldn't be any closer. We head into Game 5 in Pittsburgh with the series tied 2-2, and three of the first four games decided by just one goal. The Islanders are coming off a convincing 4-1 win at home in Game 4, and they have the momentum in their favor. The Penguins are 3-9 in their last 12 playoff games as a favorite, and goaltending has been an issue for Pittsburgh in this series. Ilya Sorokin is the hot netminder in this series, with a record of 2-0 and a 1.76 GAA. He stopped 29-of-30 shots in a Game 4 victory. GL, Jesse Schule |
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05-23-21 | Avalanche -1.5 v. Blues | 5-2 | Win | 117 | 21 h 5 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on the Avs -1.5. Colorado finished with the best record in the NHL during the regular season, and the Avs are the favorite to win the Stanley Cup. They are on the verge of sweeping the St. Louis Blues, and we might not see a lot of push back from the Blues here in Game 4. The Avs have outscored St. Louis a combined 15-5 in the first three games. The Blues have missed leading scorer David Perron who has been sidelined with Covid. The Blues are 0-5 in their last five playoff games as an underdog. GL, Jesse Schule |
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05-22-21 | Canadiens +1.5 v. Maple Leafs | 1-5 | Loss | -160 | 17 h 12 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Habs +1.5. Carey Price stopped 35 of 36 shots in a brilliant performance in Game 1 of this first round series versus Toronto. Maple Leafs captain John Tavares was stretchered off the ice and taken to hospital with a head injury, and he remains out of the lineup for Game 2. A close game in the series opener was no surprise, as three of the last four meetings between these teams were decided by just one goal. Toronto has the better team on paper, but that might not matter if Carey Price plays like we all know he's capable of. GL, Jesse Schule. |
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05-21-21 | Jets +1.5 v. Oilers | 1-0 | Win | 100 | 32 h 54 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on WPG +1.5. The Jets faded down the stretch, and they come into this playoff series versus Edmonton as losers of six straight head to head meetings. You don't have to go too far back though to when these teams were neck and neck, fighting for second place in the North Division. I wouldn't count out this Winnipeg team that has gone deep into the playoffs in recent seasons. Edmonton has the superstar in Connor McDavid, but the Jets have the goaltending, the grit and the toughness to make this a competitive series. GL, Jesse Schule |
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05-20-21 | Penguins +1.5 v. Islanders | 5-4 | Win | 100 | 15 h 50 m | Show | |
This is a 2* play on the Pens +1.5. You don't want to pay the big price to back the puckline dog all the time, but I will make an exception here getting the #1 seed Penguins as the ATS underdog. The Pens have won seven of their last 10 versus the Islanders outright, and seven of those games were decided by just one goal. Evgeni Malkin will travel with the team, and is expected to be back in the lineup for Game 3. The Penguins are 7-2 in their last nine road games, and the Islanders are 2-6 in their last eight games as a favorite. Sidney Crosby was pretty quiet in Game 2, and played limited minutes. I expect him to make an impact tonight. GL, Jesse Schule |
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05-19-21 | Jets +1.5 v. Oilers | 4-1 | Win | 100 | 9 h 26 m | Show | |
This is a free play on WPG +1.5. The Jets faded down the stretch, and they come into this playoff series versus Edmonton as losers of six straight head to head meetings. You don't have to go too far back though to when these teams were neck and neck, fighting for second place in the North Division. I wouldn't count out this Winnipeg team that has gone deep into the playoffs in recent seasons. Edmonton has the superstar in Connor McDavid, but the Jets have the goaltending, the grit and the toughness to make this a competitive series. GL, Jesse Schule |
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05-19-21 | Capitals +1.5 v. Bruins | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 7 h 56 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on Washington +1.5. The Bruins now have home ice advantage after earning a split in the first two games of the series. Both Game 1 and Game 2 were decided by one goal, and I like the Capitals as the underdog in Game 3. The Capitals are 17-5 in their last 22 road games, so the line favoring the Bruins as a heavy home favorite makes little sense. The Bruins are 4-10 in their last 14 playoff games as a favorite. Don't be surprised to see another overtime game here. GL, Jesse Schule |
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05-08-21 | Canucks v. Oilers -1.5 | Top | 3-4 | Loss | -100 | 12 h 49 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Oilers -1.5. I had Edmonton on Thursday, and they were blown out in a home loss to the Canucks. This sets up a big revenge spot for the superior Oilers in a nationally televised game on Hockey Night in Canada. Here is what I had to say on Thursday: "The Canucks have been dealt a tough hand this season, even more so than the rest of the league. While it's been tough for everyone playing through a pandemic, Vancouver had to shut down when the entire team came down with Covid, and now they are forced to make up those games by playing almost every day. They will play their sixth game in eight days tonight in Edmonton, and to add insult to injury their first line center will not play while under investigation for sexual assault. Vancouver has lost six straight, and five straight by at least two goals. Edmonton is just six point out of first place in the North Division, so this looks like it could be another blowout." GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-14-21 | Avalanche v. Blues +1.5 | 4-3 | Win | 100 | 21 h 3 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on St. Louis +1.5. The Blues have won four straight, and they will be a pretty sizeable underdog at home versus Colorado tonight. These teams have a history of playing close games, and another close game might be expected here. Colorado has won four of the last five meetings, but three of those four wins came in games decided by one goal. The Avalanche are just 7-22 in the last 29 meetings in St. Louis, and the Blues are 38-18 in their last 56 games following a win. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-13-21 | Sabres v. Bruins -1.5 | 2-3 | Loss | -125 | 19 h 46 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Boston -1.5. The Bruins were big winners at the trade deadline, acquiring former MVP Taylor Hall from Buffalo. The Bruins host the Sabres on Tuesday, and these two teams are polar opposites. Buffalo is dead last in the East Division, and they have lost seven straight against the Bruins. The Sabres are 2-12 in their last 14 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation, and they are 14-45 in their last 59 games as a road underdog. They have lost 20 of the last 26 meetings against the Bruins. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-08-21 | Lightning v. Blue Jackets +1.5 | 6-4 | Loss | -143 | 18 h 48 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on CBJ +1.5. After losing Game 1 of this two game series in Columbus, the Lightning are once again a heavy favorite. The Blue Jackets sure seem to have their number, going 10-0 ATS in the last 10 meetings. The Blue Jackets only won four of those games outright, but all six losses came in games decided by one goal. The Lightning have lost five of their last seven games outright, and six of their last 10 overall have been decided by just one goal. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-03-21 | Blue Jackets +1.5 v. Panthers | 2-5 | Loss | -184 | 18 h 55 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on CBJ +1.5. The Blue Jackets have lost five of their last six overall, but three of those losses came in games decided by just one goal. They are in Florida on Saturday night, and these teams have a history of playing close games. Five of the last eight meetings have gone to overtime, and the Blue Jackets are 6-2 ATS during that span. Columbus has proved to be a tough opponent for Florida, the Blue Jackets are 10-4 in the last 14 meetings. GL, Jesse Schule |
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04-02-21 | Blues +1.5 v. Avalanche | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 24 h 51 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on St. Louis +1.5. The Blues have lost four straight, and they should bring plenty of intensity into tonight's game against Colorado. The Avs are the better team with the better record, but these teams have a history of playing close games. Colorado has won 10-of-12, and they are in a position where they can afford to suffer a bit of a let down. Goaltender Jordan Binnington has been solid in two starts versus the Avs this season, going 1-1 with a 3.00 GAA. He was 2-2 with a 3.98 GAA against the Avs in 2019. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-29-21 | Oilers +1.5 v. Maple Leafs | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 17 h 4 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Edmonton. The Oilers are just two points out of first place in the North Division, and they are facing first place Toronto tonight. The Leafs are coming off a 4-3 win over Edmonton on Saturday night, but it was just their fourth win in their last 10 games. Three of those four wins came in games decided by one goal. The Oilers are 7-3 in their last 10 games overall, and all three of those losses came in games decided by one goal. Connor McDavid leads the NHL in scoring with 62 points, and Leon Draisaitl has 53 points. Nobody else in the league has 50. The Leafs starting goaltender Freddie Anderson is not close to returning from injury according to head coach Sheldon Keefe. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-25-21 | Hurricanes v. Blue Jackets +1.5 | 4-3 | Win | 100 | 17 h 35 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on CBJ +1.5. The Blue Jackets lost 3-0 to Carolina on Tuesday, and here is what I said prior to that game: "The Blue Jackets are coming off back to back wins over Carolina, and both of those games were decided in OT. That's nothing out of the ordinary between these teams, as six of the last seven meetings have been decided by one goal. The Hurricanes are 2-7 in the last nine meetings, and they have lost four of their last five at Columbus. The underdog is 10-3 in the last 13 meetings." GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-22-21 | Hurricanes v. Blue Jackets +1.5 | 3-0 | Loss | -184 | 17 h 45 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on CBJ +1.5. The Blue Jackets are coming off back to back wins over Carolina, and both of those games were decided in OT. That's nothing out of the ordinary between these teams, as six of the last seven meetings have been decided by one goal. The Hurricanes are 2-7 in the last nine meetings, and they have lost four of their last five at Columbus. The underdog is 10-3 in the last 13 meetings. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-21-21 | Golden Knights v. Kings +1.5 | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 24 h 27 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the LAK +1.5. The Kings have lost eight of their last 11 overall, but they are 7-4 ATS in those games. The Vegas Golden Knights have won five straight, but three of those five games came by just one goal. The Kings have been great on special teams, ranking in the top 5 of the league both on the power play as well as the penalty kill. They should come to play here on Sunday in this revenge spot against Vegas. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-20-21 | Blues v. Sharks +1.5 | 5-2 | Loss | -183 | 7 h 0 m | Show | |
This is an 6* play on the SJS +1.5. The Sharks host the St. Louis Blues tonight, and the Blues have a habit of playing close games. Each of their last six games overall have been decided by one goal. Another close game wouldn't be much of a surprise when you consider that five of the last six head to head meetings between these teams have been decided by just one goal. The Sharks have lost four of their last five, but two of those losses have come by just one goal. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-20-21 | Stars v. Red Wings +1.5 | 3-0 | Loss | -153 | 5 h 1 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on DET +1.5. The Red Wings aren't going to win the Stanley Cup, in fact they aren't going to make the playoffs. They are dead last in the Central Division, but they are still a competitive young team. They are coming off a 4-2 home win over Carolina, and they are 2-2 in their last four games. Both losses during that span came by just one goal. The Stars are 5-16 in their last 21 overall, and they are 3-7 in their last 10 games as a favorite. The home team is 6-0 in the last six head to head meetings. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-20-21 | Wild +1.5 v. Avalanche | 0-6 | Loss | -159 | 1 h 59 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on Minnesota +1.5. The Wild have won three in a row, but they will be a big underdog on the road at Colorado. History tells us we can expect a close game here, as three of the last four meetings have been decided by one goal. Minnesota has actually had Colorado's number, winning six of the last seven meetings outright. The Avs are no stranger to close games, they have seen five of their last six games overall decided by just one goal. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-19-21 | Rangers +1.5 v. Capitals | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 16 h 29 m | Show | |
8* |
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03-18-21 | Stars v. Red Wings +1.5 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 18 h 48 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on DET +1.5. The Red Wings aren't going to win the Stanley Cup, in fact they aren't going to make the playoffs. They are dead last in the Central Division, but they are still a competitive young team. They are coming off a 4-2 home win over Carolina, and they are 2-2 in their last four games. Both losses during that span came by justo one goal. The Stars are 5-16 in their last 21 overall, and they are 3-7 in their last 10 games as a favorite. The home team is 6-0 in the last six head to head meetings. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-16-21 | Coyotes +1.5 v. Wild | 0-3 | Loss | -140 | 11 h 23 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Arizona +1.5. The Coyotes have lost back to back games at Minnesota, and I would expect a strong effort in the third game of this series as they look to avoid a sweep. The Coyotes are 7-2 in their last nine in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation. The Wild are 7-16 in their last 23 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation. The last game at Minnesota was a 1-1 tie heading into the third period, but the Wild scored three unanswered goals to win by a score of 4-1. I am looking for the Coyotes to play a solid 60 minutes here tonight. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-15-21 | Blackhawks +1.5 v. Panthers | 3-6 | Loss | -152 | 17 h 46 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Blackhawks +1.5. The Blackhawks are back, and they are right behind Florida in the Central Division standings. These teams have a history of playing close games, with three of the last four head to head meetings decided by one goal. Five of the last 10 meetings have gone to overtime. The Blackhawks are 7-2 in their last nine road games, and they are 8-2 in their last 10 Saturday games. The Panthers are 3-9 in their last 12 Saturday games. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-14-21 | Kings +1.5 v. Avalanche | 1-4 | Loss | -119 | 14 h 26 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the LAK +1.5. The Kings have been surprisingly competitive so far this season, coming into Sunday's game in Colorado as a playoff contender. They have a winning record on the road, and they are 3-3 in their last six meetings versus the Avs. All three of Colorado's victories during that span came by just one goal. Four of the Kings last five losses have come by just a single goal. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-13-21 | Blackhawks +1.5 v. Panthers | 2-4 | Loss | -164 | 16 h 39 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Blackhawks +1.5. The Blackhawks are back, and they are right behind Florida in the Central Division standings. These teams have a history of playing close games, with three of the last four head to head meetings decided by one goal. Five of the last 10 meetings have gone to overtime. The Blackhawks are 7-2 in their last nine road games, and they are 8-2 in their last 10 Saturday games. The Panthers are 3-9 in their last 12 Saturday games. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-13-21 | Islanders v. Devils +1.5 | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 16 h 39 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on NJD +1.5. The Devils have really struggled so far, but this looks like a good spot for them to get back on track. They host the New York Islanders, who they have already lost twice to this season. The Devils lost at home to the Islanders a few weeks ago by a score of 2-1. Four of the Islanders last five games at New Jersey have been decided by one goal. The Islanders are 6-13 in their last 19 Saturday games. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-13-21 | Jets +1.5 v. Maple Leafs | 5-2 | Win | 100 | 16 h 38 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on WPG +1.5. I had the Jets in Game 1 of this three game set versus Toronto, and here is what I said prior to the game: "The NHL's leading scorer Auston Matthews has returned from a wrist injury, but he's failed to record a point in back to back losses at Vancouver. He told reporters on Monday that he's still not close to 100 percent. The Jets had won six of seven before getting throttled 7-1 by Montreal in their last game. We should expect a much better effort from Winnipeg tonight. The Jets are 5-1 in their last six games as an underdog, and they are 3-2 in their last five at Toronto. They are 4-1 on the puckline in those games." GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-09-21 | Jets +1.5 v. Maple Leafs | 4-3 | Win | 100 | 19 h 9 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Winnipeg Jets. The NHL's leading scorer Auston Matthews has returned from a wrist injury, but he's failed to record a point in back to back losses at Vancouver. He told reporters on Monday that he's still not close to 100 percent. The Jets had won six of seven before getting throttled 7-1 by Montreal in their last game. We should expect a much better effort from Winnipeg tonight. The Jets are 5-1 in their last six games as an underdog, and they are 3-2 in their last five at Toronto. They are 4-1 on the puckline in those games. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-08-21 | Blues v. Sharks +1.5 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 21 h 20 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the SJS +1.5. The Sharks host the St. Louis Blues tonight, and the Blues have a habit of playing close games. Each of their last six games overall have been decided by one goal. Another close game wouldn't be much of a surprise when you consider that five of the last six head to head meetings between these teams have been decided by just one goal. The Sharks have lost four of their last five, but two of those losses have come by just one goal. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-07-21 | Rangers +1.5 v. Penguins | 1-5 | Loss | -191 | 10 h 22 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on NYR +1.5. The Rangers have won six of their last eight games, and they are 7-1 on the puckline during that span. The Penguins lost at New York by a score of 3-1 last week, and the previous five head to head meetings were all decided by just one goal. The Penguins have won five of their last eight overall, and four of their five wins came in games decided by one goal. That puts them at 1-7 as a puckline favorite. There seems to be every reason to expect another close game. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-06-21 | Maple Leafs v. Canucks +1.5 | 2-4 | Win | 100 | 16 h 4 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Vancouver. The Leafs are comforatably in first place in the North Division, with seven points separating them from second place Winnipeg. A 3-1 loss at Vancouver Thursday isn't going to cause much panic, so it's not like I expect them to come out like gangbusters seeking revenge tonight. For the Canucks, it was just their second win over their last eight games, so it's not as though they can put their feet up and kick back. The Leafs have 18 wins, and seven of those wins came by just one goal. The Canucks are 3-6 in their last nine overall, but they are 6-3 on the puckline in those games. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-06-21 | Panthers v. Predators +1.5 | 6-2 | Loss | -185 | 11 h 4 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on the Predators. The Panthers won Game 1 of this two game series in Nashville, but I like the Predators as the underdog in a revenge spot in Game 2. The fact that Game 1 was close comes as no surprise, four of the last five head to head meetings have been decided by one goal. It was also the Panthers fourth consecutive one goal game. The Predators have a winning record at home, and in recent seasons they have one of the league's better home records. Don't be surprised if we see another one goal game here in Nashville. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-05-21 | Golden Knights v. Sharks +1.5 | 5-4 | Win | 100 | 28 h 35 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on SJS +1.5. The Vegas Golden Knights are 14-4-1, however half of those 14 wins came in games decided by just one goal. The Sharks are sitting just one point out of last place in the West Division, but they are still quite competitive. The Knights are comfortably in first place in the division, and could be due for a let down. Five of their last seven games were decided by a single goal. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-04-21 | Blue Jackets +1.5 v. Stars | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 20 h 24 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Columbus +1.5. Both the Blue Jackets and the Starts are one game below .500 this season, and the Stars are a heavy favorite here at home Thursday. History suggests this could be another close game, as six of the last eight head to head meetings have been decided by one goal. It might also come as a shocker that the Jackets have actually won nine of the last 10 meetings outright. Such trends certainly justify laying a bit of chalk to get the puckline dog. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-04-21 | Jets +1.5 v. Canadiens | 4-3 | Win | 100 | 19 h 55 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Winnipeg Jets +1.5 The Montreal Canadiens are struggling, coming into tonight's game as losers of five of their last six. Their slump has already cost their head coach his job, but never-the-less they are a heavy favorite at home tonight against a Winnipeg team that has won five of it's last six. The Jets have also won the last three head to head meetings, and two of those games were decided by one goal. Winnipeg is 18-4 ATS this season, and a record like that certainly justifies paying -175 for the puckline. GL, Jesse Schule |
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03-04-21 | Sabres +1.5 v. Islanders | 2-5 | Loss | -154 | 19 h 55 m | Show | |
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03-03-21 | Capitals +1.5 v. Bruins | 2-1 | Win | 100 | 23 h 21 m | Show | |
8* |
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03-02-21 | Sabres +1.5 v. Rangers | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 22 h 53 m | Show | |
8* |
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03-02-21 | Red Wings +1.5 v. Blue Jackets | 1-4 | Loss | -151 | 22 h 51 m | Show | |
8* |
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02-25-21 | Canadiens v. Jets +1.5 | 3-6 | Win | 100 | 18 h 37 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on the Jets +1.5. The Habs have fired their coach off another disturbing loss at Ottawa, and yet they come into Winnipeg as the favorite? The Jets have the reigning Vezina winner in goal, and they have won six of their last 10 overall. All four losses during that span came in games decided by one goal. Montreal has won five of the last six meetings, but three of those games were decided by one goal. The under is 11-5 in the Canadiens last 16 road games, and the underdog is 6-2 in the last eight meetings. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-25-21 | Predators v. Red Wings +1.5 | 2-5 | Win | 100 | 22 h 19 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on the Red Wings +1.5. I bet on the Wings in their last game, and they won outright at home versus Florida. Here is what I said before that game: "At first glance, you might think that the 4-11-3 Red Wings would be a terrible team to bet on this year. That hasn't been the case if you are taking them on the puckline. They are 11-7 ATS so far, losing seven games by just one goal. They have played Florida four times, losing three of four games. All three of those losses came by one goal. As poorly as Detroit has played, their goaltenders have actually been pretty good. All three of their netminders have a GAA below .300, while Florida's starter Sergei Bobrovsky has a GAA of 3.33." GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-24-21 | Wild +1.5 v. Avalanche | 6-2 | Win | 100 | 20 h 19 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on Minnesota +1.5. The Wild have won three in a row, but they will be a big underdog on the road at Colorado. History tells us we can expect a close game here, as three of the last four meetings have been decided by one goal. Minnesota has actually had Colorado's number, winning six of the last seven meetings outright. The Avs are no stranger to close games, they have seen five of their last six games overall decided by just one goal. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-24-21 | Ducks +1.5 v. Coyotes | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 20 h 17 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on Anaheim +1.5. The Ducks have lost four straight, but three of those losses have come by just one goal. Going back a bit further we see that in fact five of Anaheim's last six losses have come in one goal games. Then we look at the history between these teams and we see that each of the last three head to head meetings were decided by one goal. History suggests that the Ducks should come to play here in Arizona. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-24-21 | Flames +1.5 v. Maple Leafs | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 18 h 14 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on Calgary +1.5. The Flames are struggling, and they come into Toronto as a desperate hockey club. That could be dangerous, because Toronto has plenty of reason to be complacent. Recent meetings between these two teams have been close, with both teams winning twice in the last four meetings, and three of those four games decided by one goal. This should be another close game. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-23-21 | Predators v. Red Wings +1.5 | 2-0 | Loss | -181 | 24 h 57 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on the Red Wings +1.5. I bet on the Wings in their last game, and they won outright at home versus Florida. Here is what I said before that game: "At first glance, you might think that the 4-11-3 Red Wings would be a terrible team to bet on this year. That hasn't been the case if you are taking them on the puckline. They are 11-7 ATS so far, losing seven games by just one goal. They have played Florida four times, losing three of four games. All three of those losses came by one goal. As poorly as Detroit has played, their goaltenders have actually been pretty good. All three of their netminders have a GAA below .300, while Florida's starter Sergei Bobrovsky has a GAA of 3.33." GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-22-21 | Wild v. Sharks +1.5 | 6-2 | Loss | -193 | 29 h 39 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on the Sharks +1.5. The Sharks have been solid so far, posting a .500 record with seven wins and seven losses. They host Minnesota, who come in with a record of 8-6. Only four of the Wild's eight wins though have come by more than a goal. The Wild are 7-17 in the last 24 meetings in San Jose, and they have lost outright in six of the last eight head to head meetings. Only one of those wins came by more than a goal. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-19-21 | Panthers v. Red Wings +1.5 | 7-2 | Loss | -163 | 24 h 51 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on the Red Wings +1.5. At first glance, you might think that the 4-11-3 Red Wings would be a terrible team to bet on this year. That hasn't been the case if you are taking them on the puckline. They are 11-7 ATS so far, losing seven games by just one goal. They have played Florida four times, losing three of four games. All three of those losses came by one goal. As poorly as Detroit has played, their goaltenders have actually been pretty good. All three of their netminders have a GAA below .300, while Florida's starter Sergei Bobrovsky has a GAA of 3.33. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-18-21 | Senators v. Maple Leafs -1.5 | 3-7 | Win | 100 | 16 h 20 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on Toronto -1.5. The Leafs have split the first two games of this series versus Ottawa, and they will be an enormous favorite in Game 3. I expect to see a blowout here at the Air Canada Center Thursday. One reason I expect a blowout would be the goaltending advantage for the Leafs. After Matt Murray played Wednesday night, you would expect the Sens to come back with Marcus Hoberg tonight. Hoberg ranks 67th among NHL goaltenders with a GAA of 4.32. There are only three goalies who rank worse, and they have just four starts between the three of them. The Senators are 14-49 in their last 63 road games, and they are 13-38 in their last 51 overall. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-17-21 | Jets +1.5 v. Oilers | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 23 h 24 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on the Winnipeg Jets. I had the Jets on Monday night, and they won in Edmonton by a score of 6-5. Here is what I said prior to the game: "The Jets are coming off a heartbreaking loss to the Senators, giving up the game winning goal with just 8 seconds left on the clock. They are now 3-3 in their last six overall, and all three losses came by just one goal. The Oilers have won six of their last seven overall, so they could be due for a let down in their first game following a road trip. History tells us that we could see a close game between these teams, as six of the last eight meetings have been decided by one goal." GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-15-21 | Flames v. Canucks +1.5 | 4-3 | Win | 100 | 28 h 5 m | Show | |
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02-15-21 | Jets +1.5 v. Oilers | 6-5 | Win | 100 | 27 h 5 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on the Winnipeg Jets. The Jets are coming off a heartbreaking loss to the Senators, giving up the game winning goal with just 8 seconds left on the clock. They are now 3-3 in their last six overall, and all three losses came by just one goal. The Oilers have won six of their last seven overall, so they could be due for a let down in their first game following a road trip. History tells us that we could see a close game between these teams, as six of the last eight meetings have been deciced by one goal. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-13-21 | Red Wings +1.5 v. Predators | 4-2 | Win | 100 | 19 h 23 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Detroit Red Wings. Detroit looks pretty bad with an overall record of 3-10-2, but the Red Wings have a history of playing close games against Nashville. Detroit has won six of the last 10 head to head meetings, and six of those games have been decided by one goal. The underdog is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings, and the Red Wings are 10-3 in the last 13 meetings. Detroit has won six of their last seven at Nashville. We wouldn't be surprised if these trends continue Saturday. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-13-21 | Golden Knights v. Sharks +1.5 | 3-1 | Loss | -154 | 23 h 43 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on SJS. The Sharks have been competitive despite playing their first 12 games on the road. They will host Las Vegas in their home opener Saturday, and you can expect them to be all fired up for their first game on home ice. These teams have a history of playing close games, with three of the last six meetings decided in overtime or shootout. The Golden Knights are 1-4 in their last five games as a road favorite, and the Sharks are 9-4 in their last 13 home games following a road trip of seven or more days. I'll take San Jose +1.5. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-12-21 | Bruins v. Rangers +1.5 | 1-0 | Win | 100 | 16 h 0 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on NYR +1.5. I had the Rangers +1.5. in their last game, and again these teams played a close game decided by one goal. Here is what I said before the game: "The Bruins are off to a hot start, winning eight of 11 games so far. Five their eight wins, and all three of their losses have come by just a single goal. They have a history of playing close games against New York, with five of the last 10 meetings decided by just a goal. The Bruins are 9-19 in the last 28 meetings in New York, and the Rangers are 2-1-1 in their last four home games. This should be another close game." GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-10-21 | Bruins v. Rangers +1.5 | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 19 h 54 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Rangers +1.5. The Bruins are off to a hot start, winning eight of 11 games so far. Five their eight wins, and all three of their losses have come by just a single goal. They have a history of playing close games against New York, with five of the last 10 meetings decided by just a goal. The Bruins are 9-19 in the last 28 meetings in New York, and the Rangers are 2-1-1 in their last four home games. This should be another close game. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-08-21 | Oilers v. Senators +1.5 | 3-1 | Loss | -135 | 19 h 59 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Senators +1.5. Ottawa is one of the weakest teams in the NHL, and they sit dead last in the North Division. They might be a little better than their record would indicate though, as they have had a tough schedule so far. After starting the season with a four game home stand, they went on a seven game road trip. Their record at home isn't great, losing four of five games, but three of those four losses came in one goal games. Edmonton comes in with a losing record, and still sits as a heavy favorite. My money is on the home dog on the puckline. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-07-21 | Red Wings +1.5 v. Panthers | 4-1 | Win | 100 | 15 h 20 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Detroit +1.5. After losing both games at home last week (both by one goal) I'll go back to Detroit on the puckline in Florida. Here is what I said prior to the last meeting: "The Red Wings have alternated goaltenders in every game so far this season, and that would have Thomas Greiss in line to get the start on Saturday night. Greiss is still looking for his first win, but he's been pretty solid in all four of his starts. The Panthers may have won seven of the last 10 head to head meetings, but six of those 10 games were decided by one goal. I think the Wings have improved, and should be competitive here on home ice." GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-06-21 | Canucks +1.5 v. Maple Leafs | 1-5 | Loss | -133 | 18 h 1 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Vancouver +1.5. The Canucks lost in a blowout at Toronto in the first game of this two game set. That was their third straight lopsided loss to the Leafs, but four of the previous five head to head meetings were decided by just one goal. For the Leafs, their win over the Canucks came after playing four straight one-goal games. We get a good price on the puckline here, and with so many games decided by one goal it makes sense to back the underdog. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-04-21 | Hurricanes v. Blackhawks +1.5 | 4-6 | Win | 100 | 29 h 32 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Blackhawks. The Blackhawks are 3-1-1 at home after losing in a shootout to Carolina on Tuesday. The one goal game was nothing new, these teams have a history of playing close games. Seven of the last nine head to head meetings have been decided by a single goal. The Blackhawks are 10-4 in their last 14 home games.The Canes will miss starting goaltender Petr Mrazek, who was 2-1 with a 0.99 GAA before suffering an upper body injury that will keep him out for an extended period. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-04-21 | Coyotes +1.5 v. Blues | 4-3 | Win | 100 | 29 h 31 m | Show | |
This is a 6* play on Arizona +1.5. I had Arizona on Tuesday, and here is what I said prior to the game: "The Coyotes have had a tough schedule, but they have done well to win two of their last four overall. Both their losses during that span came by a score of 1-0. Darcy Keumper has been stellar between the pipes, going 2-4-1 with a 2.44 GAA. He's allowed just four goals in his last three starts. Arizona has won outright in six of their last nine versus St. Louis, and two of their three losses came by just one goal." Another close contest should be expected. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-04-21 | Canucks +1.5 v. Maple Leafs | 3-7 | Loss | -137 | 28 h 32 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Vancouver +1.5. I had the Canucks in their last game against Montreal, and they were five seconds away from covering, before allowing an empty net goal. Here is what I said prior to the game: "Thatcher Demko is on a roll, going 3-0 with a 1.00 GAA in his last three starts. Vancouver had won four in a row before arriving in Montreal, so I would expect a far better effort in the second game of this back to back set. The Canucks are one of the league's higher scoring teams, averaging 3.73 goals per game so far. Their power play has been solid as well, scoring 15 power play goals in 15 games." GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-02-21 | Coyotes +1.5 v. Blues | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 21 h 57 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Arizona +1.5. The Coyotes have had a tough schedule, but they have done well to win two of their last four overall. Both their losses during that span came by a score of 1-0. Darcy Keumper has been stellar between the pipes, going 2-4-1 with a 2.44 GAA. He's allowed just four goals in his last three starts. Arizona has won outright in six of their last nine versus St. Louis, and two of their three losses came by just one goal. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-02-21 | Canucks +1.5 v. Canadiens | 3-5 | Loss | -156 | 6 h 57 m | Show | |
This is a 6* play on Vancouver +1.5. I had the Habs last night, and they won in a blowout by a score of 6-2. Braden Holtby allowed six goals on 40 shots, and he might be rested in favor of Thatcher Demko tonight. Demko is on a roll, going 3-0 with a 1.00 GAA in his last three starts. Vancouver had won four in a row before arriving in Montreal, so I would expect a far better effort in the second game of this back to back set. The Canucks are one of the league's higher scoring teams, averaging 3.73 goals per game so far. Their power play has been solid as well, scoring 15 power play goals in 15 games. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-01-21 | Bruins v. Capitals +1.5 | 5-3 | Loss | -193 | 26 h 10 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on Washington +1.5. The Capitals haven't lost in regulation in any of their nine games so far, despite missing several star players for an extended time. Alex Ovechkin made his triumphant return on Saturday, scoring the game winner in overtime versus Boston. It shouldn't come as any surprise that it took overtime to decide the game, five of the last six head to head meetings between these teams have been decided by a single goal. The Bruins have lost five of their last six road games, and I just can't see how they can be a favorite here in Washington. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-31-21 | Panthers v. Red Wings +1.5 | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 6 h 28 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Detroit +1.5. I had Detroit as a home underdog versus Florida yesterday, and they covered the puckline in an overtime loss. I'll go right back with the Wings here on Sunday. Here is what I said prior to yesterday's game: "The Red Wings have alternated goaltenders in every game so far this season, and that would have Thomas Greiss in line to get the start on Saturday night. Greiss is still looking for his first win, but he's been pretty solid in all four of his starts. The Panthers may have won seven of the last 10 head to head meetings, but six of those 10 games were decided by one goal. I think the Wings have improved, and should be competitive here on home ice." GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-30-21 | Panthers v. Red Wings +1.5 | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 27 h 5 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Detroit +1.5. The Red Wings have alternated goaltenders in every game so far this season, and that would have Thomas Greiss in line to get the start on Saturday night. Greiss is still looking for his first win, but he's been pretty solid in all four of his starts. The Panthers may have won seven of the last 10 head to head meetings, but six of those 10 games were decided by one goal. I think the Wings have improved, and should be competitive here on home ice. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-28-21 | Kings +1.5 v. Wild | 3-5 | Loss | -169 | 21 h 58 m | Show | |
This is a 6* play on the LAK. I had the Kings in Game 1 of this series, and I still don't believe this Minnesota team should be favored to beat LA by more than a goal. Here is what I said prior to Tuesday's game: "The Kings have lost four of their first six games, but three of those four losses came by just one goal. They come into Minnesota as winners of two of their last three, and these two teams have a history of playing close games. The last two meetings each went to overtime, and five of the last 10 meetings were decided in overtime or shootout. The Wild are just 3-7 in their last 10 home games, and asking them to cover the puckline seems like a tough ask." GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-27-21 | Blackhawks +1.5 v. Predators | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 11 h 13 m | Show | |
This is a 6* play on Chicago. The Blackhawks lost a close game at Nashville in the first of this back to back set by a score of 3-2. They had won back to back games versus Detroit prior to their arrival in Nashville, and they have covered the puckline in four straight. The Predators have lost 10 of their last 14 when playing the second game of a back to back, and they are perhaps a little overvalued here. Chicago has used three goaltenders so far this season, and the best of the bunch has been Kevin Lankinen, who is 2-0-1 with a 2.63 GAA. Nashville had lost three in a row prior to last night's win. I'll back the Hawks +1.5 goals. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-26-21 | Sharks +1.5 v. Avalanche | 3-7 | Loss | -125 | 21 h 16 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Sharks +1.5. The Sharks will be a big underdog on the road at Colorado tonight, despite the fact that both these teams have won three of their first six games. These two teams have a history of playing close games, with four of the last five head to head meetings decided by just one goal. Colorado has three wins, but two of those came by just one goal. There is no doubt that the Avs deserve to be the favorite here, but covering the puckline seems to be asking a lot. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-26-21 | Kings +1.5 v. Wild | 2-1 | Win | 100 | 20 h 6 m | Show | |
This is a 6* play on the Kings +1.5. The Kings have lost four of their first six games, but three of those four losses came by just one goal. They come into Minnesota as winners of two of their last three, and these two teams have a history of playing close games. The last two meetings each went to overtime, and five of the last 10 meetings were decided in overtime or shootout. The Wild are just 3-7 in their last 10 home games, and asking them to cover the puckline seems like a tough ask. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-24-21 | Kings +1.5 v. Blues | 6-3 | Win | 100 | 10 h 2 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the LAK. The Kings have just one win in five games, but they have covered the puckline in three of their four losses. They lost last night in St. Louis by a score of 4-2, with the empty netter adding to the tally. The Blues are the better team, no doubt about that. This figures to be a good spot for the underdog though, playing the second game of a back to back coming off a loss. The Kings are 5-0 in their last five after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. The Blues are 2-7 in their last nine home games, and they have lost five of their last six when coming off a win. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-23-21 | Canadiens v. Canucks +1.5 | 5-2 | Loss | -180 | 25 h 43 m | Show | |
This is a 6* play on Vancouver +1.5. The Canucks will be a home underdog after a blowout loss to the Habs on Thursday. Thatcher Demko allowed seven goals on 42 shots in the loss, and he's 0-3 with a 5.47 GAA. We will expect to see Braden Holtby back between the pipes Saturday, and he's a far more respectable 2-1 with a 3.58 GAA. The Canucks should have a chance to execute a little revenge after being embarrassed in their last game. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-22-21 | Rangers +1.5 v. Penguins | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 1 h 33 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on the New York Rangers +1.5. The Rangers have lost two of three to start the season, and Alexandar Georgiev started two of those three games. He stopped all 25 shots he faced in a 5-0 win over the Islanders in his season debut, and he was on the wrong end of a 4-3 loss to the Devils in his second start of the season. The Rangers and the Penguins have played close games in recent seasons, five of the last 10 meetings have gone to overtime and seven of those 10 games were decided by one goal. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-19-21 | Blue Jackets v. Red Wings +1.5 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 6 h 47 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Wings +1.5. The Red Wings are obviously a young team in the middle of a rebuild, and it might be a few years before they can call themselves a contender. They have to be happy after splitting their first two games at home versus the Carolina Hurricanes. They host rivals Columbus on Monday afternoon, and six of the last 10 head to head meetings have been decided by just one goal. The Blue Jackets are 0-2 after losing both their games at Nashville. The Blue Jackets are 7-20 in their last 27 overall, and they had the most OT losses in the NHL last season. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-18-21 | Canucks +1.5 v. Flames | 2-5 | Loss | -190 | 21 h 23 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on Van +1.5. I had the Canucks in their last game against the Flames, and they lost 3-0. I expect a better effort here tonight. This is what I said prior to the last game: "The Canucks got themselves a veteran goaltender this off-season, and some might consider Braden Holtby an upgrade from Jacob Markstrom. Holtby got the win in the Canucks season opener, stopping 28-of-31 shots against the Oilers. Markstrom was on the losing end of a 4-3 overtime loss at Winnipeg. The Canucks are 8-3 in their last 11 road games, and I like their chances of getting the best of their former netminder." GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-18-21 | Sabres +1.5 v. Flyers | 6-1 | Win | 100 | 23 h 20 m | Show | |
This is a 6* play on the Sabres +1.5. Buffalo is off to an 0-2 start, losing back to back games to the Washington Capitals. The Flyers are off to a 2-0 start, winning back to back games against the Penguins. It's understandable that Philly is a heavy favorite, but I think the Sabres are going to be competitive here. The under is 4-1-1 in the Sabres last six games as an underdog, and they have gone under in four of their last five overall. This should be a close game that could go either way. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-18-21 | Jets +1.5 v. Maple Leafs | 1-3 | Loss | -170 | 23 h 49 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on the Winnipeg Jets +1.5. The Toronto Maple Leafs are the favorite to win the North Division, but Winnipeg is still a contender. They have a veteran lineup and a Vezina winning goaltender. The Jets won their season opener in overtime against Calgary. The Jets have won two of their last three versus Toronto, and both of those wins came in games decided by one goal. The Leafs have lost five straight coming off a win, and they are 4-14 in their last 18 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation.The road team has won five of the last six meetings between these teams. \ GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-18-21 | Blue Jackets v. Red Wings +1.5 | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 16 h 42 m | Show | |
This is a 6* play on the Wings +1.5. The Red Wings are obviously a young team in the middle of a rebuild, and it might be a few years before they can call themselves a contender. They have to be happy after splitting their first two games at home versus the Carolina Hurricanes. They host rivals Columbus on Monday afternoon, and six of the last 10 head to head meetings have been decided by just one goal. The Blue Jackets are 0-2 after losing both their games at Nashville. The Blue Jackets are 7-20 in their last 27 overall, and they had the most OT losses in the NHL last season. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-16-21 | Canucks +1.5 v. Flames | 0-3 | Loss | -205 | 30 h 29 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on Van +1.5. The Canucks got themselves a veteran goaltender this off-season, and some might consider Braden Holtby an upgrade from Jacob Markstrom. Holtby got the win in the Canucks season opener, stopping 28-of-31 shots against the Oilers. Markstrom was on the losing end of a 4-3 overtime loss at Winnipeg. The Canucks are 8-3 in their last 11 road games, and I like their chances of getting the best of their former netminder. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-13-21 | Canadiens +1.5 v. Maple Leafs | 4-5 | Win | 100 | 11 h 56 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on Montreal +1.5. The experts have the Leafs projected as favorites to win the North, but the Habs are a close second. Montreal has had the better of recent meetings, winning four straight. Close games have been the trend, with five of the last seven head to head meetings going to overtime. The Habs would be 6-1 on the puckline in those games. Montreal had a fantastic off-season, and they come into the 2021 season in excellent shape with two elite goaltenders in Carey Price and Jake Allen. I'll take the dog here. GL, Jesse Schule |