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Results for Thursday 11th of December 2025
| Handicapper | Units | Dollars |
| Doc's Sports | 6 | $600.00 |
| Robert Ferringo | -1 | $-100.00 |
| Craig Trapp | 0 | $0.00 |
| Scott Rickenbach | -8 | $-860.00 |
| Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy) | 2 | $180.00 |
| Raphael Esparza (VSI) | 3 | $300.00 |
| Tony George | 5 | $560.00 |
| Vernon Croy | 7 | $700.00 |
| Scott Spreitzer | -3 | $-420.00 |
| August Young | -4 | $-540.00 |
| Strike Point Sports | -7 | $-805.00 |
| Jason Sharpe | 3 | $300.00 |
| Griffin Murphy | -1 | $-175.00 |
| Nick Menken | 8 | $800.00 |
Thursday 11th of December 2025
Doc's Sports
3-Unit Play Take Anaheim/NY Islanders OVER 6.5 (7 p.m. EST, Thursday December 11)
Anaheim is one of the top over teams in the league and they will really push the pace here tonight. They have gone over in four straight, and we think that trend holds firm tonight. The Islanders last matchup, against the Knights, was a 5-4 barnburner, and we could see the same type of game here. We think this one will be competitive and we think both teams will get their share of the total, and OT is a real possibility here.
5-Unit Play Take San Jose/Toronto UNDER 6.5 (-120) (7 p.m. EST, Thursday December 11)
2-Unit Play Take Toronto -1.5 (+125) over San Jose (7 p.m. EST, Thursday December 11)
The Sharks did break out for four goals vs. Carolina but they have scored only one goal each in three of the last four. Toronto’s defense is playing on another level lately and they have allowed an average of one goal per game in their last five. We just don’t see San Jose breaking out here and they will have a real challenge in finding the net tonight. Toronto has been one of the top over teams this season but they have gone under in four straight because of their defense and we think they will shut the Sharks down big time here.
Best of Luck – Doc’s Sports
Robert Ferringo
1-Unit Play. Take #30 New Jersey (+120) over Tampa Bay (7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 11)
New Jersey has been kind of a mess. They were able to snap a five-game losing streak their last time out and I think that will carry over here. Jersey has lost four straight home games and I just don’t think that’s going to continue. Tampa hasn’t been a ton better. They just snapped a four-game losing streak and I think it is questionable that they are favored like this on the road.
1-Unit Play. Take #34 Columbus (+105) over Ottawa (7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 11)
I just don’t think Columbus is as bad as they have been playing. Five of their last 10 games have gone to OT, and they have lost three of them. They’ve also played seven of 10 on the road. Columbus blew a 1-0 lead against Carolina last time out and are now facing an Ottawa team that is just 3-8 in its last 11 games at Columbus. The Senators are just 1-4 as a favorite and I’ll play the home dog here.
1-Unit Play. Take #35 Carolina (-110) over Washington (7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 11)
Carpe diem. Good luck.
Craig Trapp
Passing for today.
Scott Rickenbach
4-Unit Play. Take #40 Philadelphia (+135) vs Vegas (7:07 p.m., Thu, Dec. 11)
Great spot for a home dog upset! The Flyers are off a big 4-1 win over San Jose and have won 7 of their last 10 games and their home record this season is better than the Golden Knights road record as Vegas has won 7 of 14 games on the road this season. Of course Vegas is the better overall team with the long-term history but this is a classic example of a team being under-valued as the Flyers home record is better than the Knights road record yet they are a sizable underdog here! Vegas has only 2 wins in regulation last 9 games and just 4 wins overall last 9 games. Give me the home dog here. 4* PHILADELPHIA +135
4-Unit Play. Take #51/52 'Over' 6.5 (-115) Detroit at Edmonton (9:07 p.m., Thu, Dec. 11)
The Red Wings are off a 4-3 win last night which followed a 4-0 win and they have now scored at least 4 goals in 5 straight games. Prior to the 4-0 win at Vancouver, the Red Wings last 8 games before that saw 7 of the 8 total at least 7 goals and that means last night's 4-3 wins takes the run of 7 or more goals to 8 of the last 10 Red Wings games! Edmonton will be fired up off a 4-3 OT loss. The Oilers have had 3 straight games total 7 or more goals and those have averaged 9 goals apiece! The Oilers have scored at least 3 goals in 6 of last 7 games and averaged scoring 5 goals in those 6 games! I am expecting a 5-4 type of battle here but certainly at least a 4-3 battle seems highly probable! 4* OVER 6.5 (-115) in Edmonton
Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy)
2 Unit Play. Take #29 Tampa Bay -130 over New Jersey (7:07p.m., Thursday, December 11 ESPN+) The Lighting have beaten the Devils in 7 of the last 10 meetings. That includes a 5-1 victory against them on November 18. New Jersey has lost 5 of their last 6 games.
2 Unit Play. Take #35 Carolina -115 over Washington (7:07p.m., Thursday, December 11 ESPN+) Carolina has won 3 of the last 4 meetings with Washington and 6 of the last 10 overall. Washington has been red hot, but Carolina is still favored in this game. That tells me that the Hurricanes are the more talented team on both sides of the rink.
2 Unit Play. Take #51 Over 6.5 in Detroit @ Edmonton (9:07p.m., Thursday, December 11 ESPN+) Detroit has gone over the posted total in 8 of the last 10 games. They give up a bunch of goals and score a bunch of goals and I see this game being a 5-3 type of final.
Raphael Esparza (VSI)
NHL HOCKEY
3 Unit Play. Take #42 Under 6.5 -120 San Jose at Toronto (7:05p.m., Thursday December 11 ESPN+)
Tony George
NHL
12/11/25
2 Units
Take #52 Edmonton 60 Minute ML (-135) over Detroit
*9 EST
Detroit played last night and this is their 5th road game in 8 days. Edmonton off a loss 2 days ago and I like them here with a days rest. The Wings managed a 4-3 win last night despite a late rally by Calgary but they will be road weary in this spot. I like capping scheduling spots in pro sports (have another one on this card). I like Skinner in the net for the Oilers here and in their last 5 games the Oilers have allowed just 2.2 goals per game.
3 Units
Take #48 Minnesota (+120) over Dallas
*8 EST
Again, a scheduling spot angle. This will be Dallas’s 6th road game in 9 days. Looking at past results, Dallas beat the Wild soundly 5-2 on Oct 14, and they were outshot in that game 41-25 and still won. This is a road weary spot with a good team and I can tell you there is value in the home dog here and they are playing with revenge and in their last 5 games, the Wild are holing teams to 2 goals per game. The total is 5.5 here so oddsmakers expect Dallas to struggle. I will take the small upset here.
Vernon Croy
7-Unit Play: #035 Carolina -110 over Washington (Thursday, December 11, 2025, 7:07pm ET)
Take Carolina on the moneyline as my top NHL pick for Thursday night. This pick falls into one of my top NHL systems and I believe that Carolina is the superior team here and we are getting a very good price with them. Carolina has a save percentage of .902 over their last five games with the goals against average of 2.20. Carolina has averaged 3.38 goals per game overall this season and 33.31 shots on goal per game despite their power-play converting it just 15.73% with extra man. The Capitals penalty-kill has struggled overall the season and this is a Carolina team that has allowed just 2.86 goals per game this season but more importantly just 24.31 shots on goal per game.
Scott Spreitzer
3-Unit Play: Take 47 Stars -140 over Wild (8:07 p.m. Thursday, December 11)
Dallas enters on an 8-0-1 run and their puck possession metrics point to another favorable game tonight. They’re 4th in both goals scored and allowed, and while Minnesota is solid in the defensive zone, they don’t match up well with the Stars at the other end of the ice. We’ll back the Stars to stay hot and cash on Thursday. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
August Young
4-Unit Play - (47) Dallas Stars -135 over Minnesota Wild (12/11 | 8:00PM EST) The Wild have been very solid at home this season with a record of 8-3-4, but the Stars have been on a different level. Dallas are 21-5-5 SU on the season, which includes going 11-1-4 on the road. They've won four-straight, and eight of their last nine. They also lead in almost all important predictive metrics and have won eight of the last ten head-to-head meetings. We like it. Professional groups we speak with like it. The market likes it. That's good enough for us.
Strike Point Sports
7-Unit Play. Take #32 Pittsburgh (-115) over Montreal (7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 11)
Pittsburgh has won six straight against Montreal. The Penguins are coming off back-to-back shootout losses. The Penguins only have one three-game losing streak this season. Montreal is 2-4 in its last six games. Their two wins both came in shootouts. Montreal is coming off a 6-1 loss to Tampa Bay and before that they lost 4-3 to a St. Louis team that has been one of the weakest in the NHL. The Penguins are 5-2 in their last seven home games against Montreal and 4-1 against the Eastern Conference. Pittsburgh is 18-4 in its last 22 home games on Thursday. Take the Penguins here.
Best of Luck – Strike Point Sports
Jason Sharpe
Thursday December 11th 2025-
3 Unit Play Take #33 Ottawa -115 over Columbus (7:07pm est):
Ottawa needs a win tonight as they come into this game losers of three in a row and they were favored in each of those last three games. The Senators rank currently in the top 10 as well in Corsi Percentage. Overall I think they are the much better of these two teams and this is a cheap price on them in this one.
Take Ottawa to win this game.
Thank you and good luck,
Jason Sharpe
Griffin Murphy
3 Unit Play - Take #42 Toronto (60 Minute Moneyline, 3-Way, -125) Over San Jose. (7:00p.m, Thursday, December 11th)
Toronto comes into this home game 14-11-4 on the year, 6-2-2 in their last 10 games, and coming off a 2-0 win over Tampa Bay on Monday. This is back in Toronto for their 3rd consecutive home game before they have to play Edmonton on Saturday. This is not a look ahead; this is a must-win situation for Toronto tonight. San Jose has struggled 5-9 on the road, whilst Toronto is 9-4-4 at home. The Leafs should drill San Jose in 60 minutes tonight; let's blast 3 units on this play.
Griffin Murphy
2 Unit Play - Take #52 Edmonton Oilers (60 minute Moneyline, 3-Way, -120) Over DET Red Wings. (9:00p.m, Thursday, December 11th)
Detroit is on back-to-backs tonight after beating Calgary last night in a 4-3 final. Detroit has now won 3 games in a row and is 17-11-3 on the year. Edmonton is 13-11-6 on the year, 4-4-2 in their last 10 games, and coming off an outright home loss. Now tonight, Edmonton is -200 on the moneyline. That makes zero sense. Edmonton does have an edge with home-ice advantage with a 7-3-3 home record, whilst Detroit is 8-5-2 on the road. Let’s trim the chalked moneyline and take Edmonton to get this game done in regulation at -120.
Griffin Murphy
Nick Menken
6 Unit - NHL Take #29 TB Lightning ML (-130) over NJ Devils (8:00p.m, Thursday December 11th)
We’re back rolling on the ice after another 2-0 sweep last night, and we’re looking to keep the momentum going as the Tampa Bay Lightning travel to face the New Jersey Devils. Both teams come into this matchup off wins. Tampa snapped a four-game skid with a dominant 6–1 road victory in Montreal, while New Jersey edged Ottawa 4–3 after dropping five straight. Each team sits at 17 wins on the season, but the difference comes down to form, consistency, and matchup edges. The Devils have been solid at home overall at 9–4, but they’ve lost their last two in their building, largely due to shaky goaltending and an offense that has gone cold during this stretch. That’s a tough recipe against a Lightning team that can score in bunches when they’re clicking, exactly what we saw with their six-goal outburst on Tuesday. I expect that offensive momentum to carry over tonight. With Markstrom likely in net for New Jersey, allowing over 3.5 goals per game, Tampa Bay should find more than enough scoring opportunities. The Lightning also bring the better defensive structure into this matchup, and I don’t see New Jersey getting to four goals against them. This is a strong spot for Tampa to stack another win. Take the Lightning on the moneyline as they push their streak to two tonight.
NHL Take #29 TB Lightning ML (-130) over NJ Devils
Nick Menken
2 Unit - NHL Take #35 CAR Hurricanes ML (-110) over WSH Capitals (7:00p.m, Thursday December 11th)
This line is way off; we’re going to attack this in favor of the Hurricanes tonight in Washington. This line is begging you to take the Capitals here at home with great value. We’re not going to get trapped in this tonight. Take the Carolina Hurricanes to win here tonight in Washington.
NHL Take #35 CAR Hurricanes ML (-110) over WSH Capitals
Nick Menken
Expert NHL Picks History:
Doc's Sports
3-Unit Play Take Anaheim/NY Islanders OVER 6.5 (7 p.m. EST, Thursday December 11)Anaheim is one of the top over teams in the league and they will really push the pace here tonight. They have gone over in four straight, and we think that trend holds firm tonight. The Islanders last matchup, against the Knights, was a 5-4 barnburner, and we could see the same type of game here. We think this one will be competitive and we think both teams will get their share of the total, and OT is a real possibility here.
5-Unit Play Take San Jose/Toronto UNDER 6.5 (-120) (7 p.m. EST, Thursday December 11)
2-Unit Play Take Toronto -1.5 (+125) over San Jose (7 p.m. EST, Thursday December 11)
The Sharks did break out for four goals vs. Carolina but they have scored only one goal each in three of the last four. Toronto’s defense is playing on another level lately and they have allowed an average of one goal per game in their last five. We just don’t see San Jose breaking out here and they will have a real challenge in finding the net tonight. Toronto has been one of the top over teams this season but they have gone under in four straight because of their defense and we think they will shut the Sharks down big time here.
Best of Luck – Doc’s Sports
Robert Ferringo
1-Unit Play. Take #30 New Jersey (+120) over Tampa Bay (7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 11)New Jersey has been kind of a mess. They were able to snap a five-game losing streak their last time out and I think that will carry over here. Jersey has lost four straight home games and I just don’t think that’s going to continue. Tampa hasn’t been a ton better. They just snapped a four-game losing streak and I think it is questionable that they are favored like this on the road.
1-Unit Play. Take #34 Columbus (+105) over Ottawa (7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 11)
I just don’t think Columbus is as bad as they have been playing. Five of their last 10 games have gone to OT, and they have lost three of them. They’ve also played seven of 10 on the road. Columbus blew a 1-0 lead against Carolina last time out and are now facing an Ottawa team that is just 3-8 in its last 11 games at Columbus. The Senators are just 1-4 as a favorite and I’ll play the home dog here.
1-Unit Play. Take #35 Carolina (-110) over Washington (7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 11)
Carpe diem. Good luck.
Craig Trapp
Passing for today.Scott Rickenbach
4-Unit Play. Take #40 Philadelphia (+135) vs Vegas (7:07 p.m., Thu, Dec. 11)Great spot for a home dog upset! The Flyers are off a big 4-1 win over San Jose and have won 7 of their last 10 games and their home record this season is better than the Golden Knights road record as Vegas has won 7 of 14 games on the road this season. Of course Vegas is the better overall team with the long-term history but this is a classic example of a team being under-valued as the Flyers home record is better than the Knights road record yet they are a sizable underdog here! Vegas has only 2 wins in regulation last 9 games and just 4 wins overall last 9 games. Give me the home dog here. 4* PHILADELPHIA +135
4-Unit Play. Take #51/52 'Over' 6.5 (-115) Detroit at Edmonton (9:07 p.m., Thu, Dec. 11)
The Red Wings are off a 4-3 win last night which followed a 4-0 win and they have now scored at least 4 goals in 5 straight games. Prior to the 4-0 win at Vancouver, the Red Wings last 8 games before that saw 7 of the 8 total at least 7 goals and that means last night's 4-3 wins takes the run of 7 or more goals to 8 of the last 10 Red Wings games! Edmonton will be fired up off a 4-3 OT loss. The Oilers have had 3 straight games total 7 or more goals and those have averaged 9 goals apiece! The Oilers have scored at least 3 goals in 6 of last 7 games and averaged scoring 5 goals in those 6 games! I am expecting a 5-4 type of battle here but certainly at least a 4-3 battle seems highly probable! 4* OVER 6.5 (-115) in Edmonton
Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy)
2 Unit Play. Take #29 Tampa Bay -130 over New Jersey (7:07p.m., Thursday, December 11 ESPN+) The Lighting have beaten the Devils in 7 of the last 10 meetings. That includes a 5-1 victory against them on November 18. New Jersey has lost 5 of their last 6 games.2 Unit Play. Take #35 Carolina -115 over Washington (7:07p.m., Thursday, December 11 ESPN+) Carolina has won 3 of the last 4 meetings with Washington and 6 of the last 10 overall. Washington has been red hot, but Carolina is still favored in this game. That tells me that the Hurricanes are the more talented team on both sides of the rink.
2 Unit Play. Take #51 Over 6.5 in Detroit @ Edmonton (9:07p.m., Thursday, December 11 ESPN+) Detroit has gone over the posted total in 8 of the last 10 games. They give up a bunch of goals and score a bunch of goals and I see this game being a 5-3 type of final.
Raphael Esparza (VSI)
NHL HOCKEY3 Unit Play. Take #42 Under 6.5 -120 San Jose at Toronto (7:05p.m., Thursday December 11 ESPN+)
Tony George
NHL12/11/25
2 Units
Take #52 Edmonton 60 Minute ML (-135) over Detroit
*9 EST
Detroit played last night and this is their 5th road game in 8 days. Edmonton off a loss 2 days ago and I like them here with a days rest. The Wings managed a 4-3 win last night despite a late rally by Calgary but they will be road weary in this spot. I like capping scheduling spots in pro sports (have another one on this card). I like Skinner in the net for the Oilers here and in their last 5 games the Oilers have allowed just 2.2 goals per game.
3 Units
Take #48 Minnesota (+120) over Dallas
*8 EST
Again, a scheduling spot angle. This will be Dallas’s 6th road game in 9 days. Looking at past results, Dallas beat the Wild soundly 5-2 on Oct 14, and they were outshot in that game 41-25 and still won. This is a road weary spot with a good team and I can tell you there is value in the home dog here and they are playing with revenge and in their last 5 games, the Wild are holing teams to 2 goals per game. The total is 5.5 here so oddsmakers expect Dallas to struggle. I will take the small upset here.
Vernon Croy
7-Unit Play: #035 Carolina -110 over Washington (Thursday, December 11, 2025, 7:07pm ET)Take Carolina on the moneyline as my top NHL pick for Thursday night. This pick falls into one of my top NHL systems and I believe that Carolina is the superior team here and we are getting a very good price with them. Carolina has a save percentage of .902 over their last five games with the goals against average of 2.20. Carolina has averaged 3.38 goals per game overall this season and 33.31 shots on goal per game despite their power-play converting it just 15.73% with extra man. The Capitals penalty-kill has struggled overall the season and this is a Carolina team that has allowed just 2.86 goals per game this season but more importantly just 24.31 shots on goal per game.
Scott Spreitzer
3-Unit Play: Take 47 Stars -140 over Wild (8:07 p.m. Thursday, December 11)Dallas enters on an 8-0-1 run and their puck possession metrics point to another favorable game tonight. They’re 4th in both goals scored and allowed, and while Minnesota is solid in the defensive zone, they don’t match up well with the Stars at the other end of the ice. We’ll back the Stars to stay hot and cash on Thursday. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
August Young
4-Unit Play - (47) Dallas Stars -135 over Minnesota Wild (12/11 | 8:00PM EST) The Wild have been very solid at home this season with a record of 8-3-4, but the Stars have been on a different level. Dallas are 21-5-5 SU on the season, which includes going 11-1-4 on the road. They've won four-straight, and eight of their last nine. They also lead in almost all important predictive metrics and have won eight of the last ten head-to-head meetings. We like it. Professional groups we speak with like it. The market likes it. That's good enough for us.Strike Point Sports
7-Unit Play. Take #32 Pittsburgh (-115) over Montreal (7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 11)Pittsburgh has won six straight against Montreal. The Penguins are coming off back-to-back shootout losses. The Penguins only have one three-game losing streak this season. Montreal is 2-4 in its last six games. Their two wins both came in shootouts. Montreal is coming off a 6-1 loss to Tampa Bay and before that they lost 4-3 to a St. Louis team that has been one of the weakest in the NHL. The Penguins are 5-2 in their last seven home games against Montreal and 4-1 against the Eastern Conference. Pittsburgh is 18-4 in its last 22 home games on Thursday. Take the Penguins here.
Best of Luck – Strike Point Sports
Jason Sharpe
Thursday December 11th 2025-3 Unit Play Take #33 Ottawa -115 over Columbus (7:07pm est):
Ottawa needs a win tonight as they come into this game losers of three in a row and they were favored in each of those last three games. The Senators rank currently in the top 10 as well in Corsi Percentage. Overall I think they are the much better of these two teams and this is a cheap price on them in this one.
Take Ottawa to win this game.
Thank you and good luck,
Jason Sharpe
Griffin Murphy
3 Unit Play - Take #42 Toronto (60 Minute Moneyline, 3-Way, -125) Over San Jose. (7:00p.m, Thursday, December 11th)Toronto comes into this home game 14-11-4 on the year, 6-2-2 in their last 10 games, and coming off a 2-0 win over Tampa Bay on Monday. This is back in Toronto for their 3rd consecutive home game before they have to play Edmonton on Saturday. This is not a look ahead; this is a must-win situation for Toronto tonight. San Jose has struggled 5-9 on the road, whilst Toronto is 9-4-4 at home. The Leafs should drill San Jose in 60 minutes tonight; let's blast 3 units on this play.
Griffin Murphy
2 Unit Play - Take #52 Edmonton Oilers (60 minute Moneyline, 3-Way, -120) Over DET Red Wings. (9:00p.m, Thursday, December 11th)
Detroit is on back-to-backs tonight after beating Calgary last night in a 4-3 final. Detroit has now won 3 games in a row and is 17-11-3 on the year. Edmonton is 13-11-6 on the year, 4-4-2 in their last 10 games, and coming off an outright home loss. Now tonight, Edmonton is -200 on the moneyline. That makes zero sense. Edmonton does have an edge with home-ice advantage with a 7-3-3 home record, whilst Detroit is 8-5-2 on the road. Let’s trim the chalked moneyline and take Edmonton to get this game done in regulation at -120.
Griffin Murphy
Nick Menken
6 Unit - NHL Take #29 TB Lightning ML (-130) over NJ Devils (8:00p.m, Thursday December 11th)We’re back rolling on the ice after another 2-0 sweep last night, and we’re looking to keep the momentum going as the Tampa Bay Lightning travel to face the New Jersey Devils. Both teams come into this matchup off wins. Tampa snapped a four-game skid with a dominant 6–1 road victory in Montreal, while New Jersey edged Ottawa 4–3 after dropping five straight. Each team sits at 17 wins on the season, but the difference comes down to form, consistency, and matchup edges. The Devils have been solid at home overall at 9–4, but they’ve lost their last two in their building, largely due to shaky goaltending and an offense that has gone cold during this stretch. That’s a tough recipe against a Lightning team that can score in bunches when they’re clicking, exactly what we saw with their six-goal outburst on Tuesday. I expect that offensive momentum to carry over tonight. With Markstrom likely in net for New Jersey, allowing over 3.5 goals per game, Tampa Bay should find more than enough scoring opportunities. The Lightning also bring the better defensive structure into this matchup, and I don’t see New Jersey getting to four goals against them. This is a strong spot for Tampa to stack another win. Take the Lightning on the moneyline as they push their streak to two tonight.
NHL Take #29 TB Lightning ML (-130) over NJ Devils
Nick Menken
2 Unit - NHL Take #35 CAR Hurricanes ML (-110) over WSH Capitals (7:00p.m, Thursday December 11th)
This line is way off; we’re going to attack this in favor of the Hurricanes tonight in Washington. This line is begging you to take the Capitals here at home with great value. We’re not going to get trapped in this tonight. Take the Carolina Hurricanes to win here tonight in Washington.
NHL Take #35 CAR Hurricanes ML (-110) over WSH Capitals
Nick Menken
Expert NHL Picks History:
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ROBERT FERRINGO has racked up THREE straight winning hockey seasons and has been one of the top hockey handicappers in the country over the last two decades, burning the books for 11 of 16 winning years on the ice. Robert erupted for a +7,810 hockey rush last season and he does it with a methodical, selective approach that focuses on plus-money situations. Robert has experienced sustained, long-term success and he is ready for another outstanding season on the ice as he goes for winning year No. 4 in a row.
STRIKE POINT SPORTS had a dominating 2024-25 on the ice (+6,610 overall) and has produced back-to-back winning seasons for their clients. SPS hit 63% of their plays last season (68-40) and dating back to 2023, Strike Point Sports is an amazing 83-44 (65%), +9,090 with their hockey service. SPS was one of the best in the nation in 2019-20, and they are known for getting off to hot starts in the first six weeks of the season. SPS is going for a third straight winning year and you can sign up now to join them!
TONY GEORGE hired a new NHL handicapper prior to the 2022-23 hockey season and the result has been three straight winning years on the ice! Now George is looking forward to going for four in a row. Last year he banked +2,475 and was superb and selective with his top picks, going 6-3, +2,520 on hockey plays rated 7.0+. He has over 30 years of handicapping experience and is one of the most consistent, well known, and most respected handicappers in the sports betting industry. Get on board now.
CRAIG TRAPP joined Doc’s Sports midseason last year and posted a winning season on the ice, hitting 57% of his picks on the year for +2,145 in winnings. Trapp dominated his top plays, going 27-15 (64%), +4,035 with his plays rated 5.0+ last season. He finished last season with five of six winners in the Stanley Cup Finals and he is looking to pick up where he left off. Sign up and put his experience to work for you today!
RAPHAEL ESPARZA is steady and consistent on the ice, notching 9 of 14 winning NHL seasons. Esparza had a monster winning season in 2022-23 and is looking to do it again. At one point Esparza was the sports book director in Vegas at MGM's Aria Race and Sports Book and other top books for 15 years. Put that experience to work for you today.
AUGUST YOUNG has racked up +7,320 with his hockey picks since joining Doc’s four years ago. Young has been phenomenal with his top hockey plays, including going 10-2, +4,320 with his 8-Unit NHL Game of the Year picks over the last four seasons. Young and his team are stacked with fresh data scientists and research experts and he is prime to deliver another big season on the ice!
JASON SHARPE has rocked the books for three of five winning years in the NHL, a fantastic +6,700 hockey season in 2023-24. Sharpe has been superb with his top picks over the last two seasons, going 43-30 (59%) on his hockey plays rated 7.0+. Sharpe is a selective NHL handicapper and is the perfect option for people who enjoy betting just the best of the best expert NHL picks without having to endure the exhaustive eight-month grind.
SCOTT SPREITZER believes in being ready to go right out of the blocks when most bettors & bookies are focused almost solely on college football and the NFL! He put this philosophy to work in October last year and was up +8,085 by January. The NHL is not getting the attention of the masses, seeing less action than the WNBA in some cases. That's perfectly fine with Scott because it means he's going to get value early on. One of his favorite systems is to start with certain teams off a loss as chalk then chalk again in their next game. Not all in this spot qualify but that's where a quarter century of betting the NHL comes into play. Bet early! Bet often! Cash tickets!
GRIFFIN MURPHY is one of the newest handicappers at Doc's Sports and is looking for a big season. Murphy has 10 years of betting experience, with eight years of experience as a professional handicapper. Murphy is going to focus on totals and puck-line plays this winter and he is looking to build on his success with 7-Unit NHL Plays. Sign up and put him to work now!
NICK MENKEN exploded onto the hockey scene at Doc’s last year, banking +5,165 in his first month releasing picks. Menken nailed the first eight hockey selections of his career last December and he is looking for another hot start on the ice this year. Menken was at his best with his top play, going 13-7 (65%), +3,810 on his hockey plays rated 7.0+ and you can get signed up with him today!
ARUN SHIVA had back-to-back dominating NHL campaigns in 2020-21, banking over +13,000 those two years. Shiva banked a wire-to-wire winning season in 2020 and followed it up with a 61%, +8,700 season. Shiva’s one play per day style has made him one of the most sought-after handicappers in the country, and you can sign up today!
VERNON CROY has always looked at NHL as one of his top sports over the last 25 years. Two years ago, Croy went 104-88, +6,910 in the NHL season and banked over +4,400 with his top hockey plays. He is looking for a big rebound season and looking to match that 2023 standard. He is chomping at the bit to start the season hot. Sign-up today!
SCOTT RICKENBACH is the newest addition to the Doc’s Sports team. With over two decades of experience, Rickenbach has a well-earned reputation and ranks among the most popular and sought after handicappers in the industry. Rickenbach has been a top earner in plenty of his 22 years as a hockey handicapper and there will be no better time to catch him than the 2025-26 NHL season!