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Results for Thursday 29th of January 2026
| Handicapper | Units | Dollars |
| Doc's Sports | 6 | $600.00 |
| Robert Ferringo | -5 | $-605.00 |
| Craig Trapp | 0 | $0.00 |
| Scott Rickenbach | 0 | $-120.00 |
| Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy) | -2 | $-240.00 |
| Raphael Esparza (VSI) | -8 | $-920.00 |
| Vernon Croy | 4 | $400.00 |
| Scott Spreitzer | -4 | $-460.00 |
| August Young | 7 | $700.00 |
| Strike Point Sports | 3 | $300.00 |
| Jason Sharpe | -7 | $-840.00 |
| Griffin Murphy | 4 | $400.00 |
| Nick Menken | 8 | $835.00 |
Thursday 29th of January 2026
Doc's Sports
2-Unit Play Take NY Rangers +115 over NY Islanders (7 p.m. EST, Thursday January 29)
3-Unit Play Take NY Islanders/NY Rangers UNDER 6 (7 p.m. EST, Thursday January 29)
These teams played yesterday and we had the under and it barely went over. In these back to back, home-and-home situations, we love to take the team that lost last time, Throw in that these are big rivals, and we think the Rangers will play much better. We doubt the Islanders will score as many goals here, and the B2B situation should create a slower game.
5-Unit Play Take San Jose/Edmonton OVER 6.5 (-135) (9 p.m. EST, Thursday January 29)
The Sharks are playing very well lately and they have 13 goals in their last four games, and there was one game there where they only had a single goal, at Tampa Bay on a back-to-back. Edmonton has played in consecutive high scoring games where 22 total goals were scored. We see a shootout here, and the Sharks are definitely a live dog. These teams have played a lot of under games in the past, but this is a new Sharks team and they like to be aggressive and they have playmakers who can score. We see both teams getting their share of the total tonight.
Best of Luck – Doc’s Sports
Robert Ferringo
1-Unit Play. Take #1 Chicago (+165) over Pittsburgh (7 p.m.)
1-Unit Play. 3-WAY PLAY: Take #1 Chicago (+240) over Pittsburgh (7 p.m.)
Pittsburgh had a long road trip and then they have had three days off. They might not be that sharp tonight and I think the Blackhawks could steal one. Chicago has played several OT games lately so they have been a little feisty.
1-Unit Play. Take #9 Nashville (+125) over New Jersey (7 p.m.)
1-Unit Play. Take #6 Buffalo (-125) over Los Angeles (7 p.m.)
1-Unit Play. Take San Jose (+1.5, -135) over Edmonton (9 p.m.)
1-Unit Play. Take San Jose (+185) over Edmonton (9 p.m.)
Edmonton is still streaky. They can lose to anyone on any given night or they can blow out anyone on any given night. They have lost three times at -170 or more in the last two weeks and we will see if we can steal another one here.
3-Unit Play. Take Anaheim (-135) over Vancouver (10 p.m.)
The Ducks just had their seven-game winning streak snapped with a blowout loss at Edmonton. I think they will go right back to winning. Somehow Vancouver has dominated this series, winning three straight and eight of 11. The Canucks have been a mess, though, losing nine of 10 with the majority of those losses coming by two goals or more.
Carpe diem. Good luck.
Craig Trapp
Passing for today.
Scott Rickenbach
4-Unit Play. Take #9/10 'Over' 5.5 (-130) Nashville at New Jersey (7:07 p.m., Thu, Jan. 30)Nashville is off a 3-2 loss but this followed 6 straight games totaling at least 7 goals! The Devils have had 3 straight games total at least 6 goals and none of the goalies for either team are playing well in the most recent action. That said, should be an easy over here and I love the low number on this one. 4* OVER 5.5 (-130) in New Jersey
4-Unit Play. Take #11/12 'Over' 6.5 (-120) Colorado at Montreal (7:07 p.m., Thu, Jan. 30)I know Dobes has been better lately for Montreal but the Avalanche come in fired up and should score well here. The problem for Colorado is their goaltending can not be trusted right now. 5 of their last 7 games have totaled at least 7 goals and this one will too. A lot of high-scoring games for Montreal of late too. 4* OVER 6.5 (-120) in Montreal
Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy)
2 Unit Play. Take #28 Vegas -120 over Dallas (10:07p.m., Thursday, January 29 ESPN+) Vegas finished a 4 game road trip and went just 1-3. I look for them to get back on track at home tonight against the Stars. Dallas beat up on a bad St. Louis team in their last two games, but before those two games they had lost 4 of their last 5 games.
Raphael Esparza (VSI)
NHL HOCKEY
8 Unit Play. Take #18 Detroit -115 over Washington (7:35p.m., Thursday January 29 ESPN+)
Tony George
NHL
1/29/26
4 Units
Take #18 Detroit (-125) over Washington
*7:30 EST
I like Detroit on home ice here tonight. Washington is on a 6th road game in 11 days across multiple time zones here. Scheduling spot scenario that I have used over the years and this one should pay dividends. Washington has dumped their last 2 games giving up 11 goals and have dropped 6 out of their last 7 games overall. The Red Wings on a solid 7-3 run their last 10, and playing some solid defense as of late.
Detroit is off a home loss to LA and I expect them to bounce back off a win. A great stat line here is Detroit off a loss is 6-1 their next game the 7 times this has occurred. They lost to LA 3-1 and had trouble finding the net in that game despite out shooting them 28-22.
The last 5 games stats stack up in the Red Wings favor as well, including the fact that in their last 5 games the Caps have allowed 4.2 goals per game, as well as the face off % favors the home team, and that does not travel well, especially at the end of a long road swing. Washington is beat up a bit on the defensive side as well., I like the home team here despite the fact the Red Wings have frustrated me a lot this season.
Vernon Croy
4-Unit Play: #012 Montreal +100 over Colorado (Thursday, January 29, 2026, 7:07pm ET)
Take Montreal on the moneyline as my top NHL pick for Thursday night. This pick falls into one of my top NHL systems and I really like Montreal at home in this spot. This is a very tough spot for Colorado after playing last night at Ottawa. Montreal is coming off a nice overtime victory at home against Vegas and this is a Montreal team that will contend for the Stanley Cup this season. Montreal has averaged 3.40 goals per game overall this season and I do expect them to get plenty of shots on goal here tonight. Play Montreal moneyline
Scott Spreitzer
4-Unit Play: Take 18 Red Wings -115 over Caps (7:37 p.m., Thursday, January 29)
I’m backing Detroit on Thursday. Washington is playing its sixth road game in 11 days and the first five haven’t gone too well, winning just one game and allowing 21 goals. In fact, the Caps have won just seven of their last 24 games overall. Detroit lost as a favorite last time out but they’re 8-1 off their last nine losses. I’ll back them here. I’m playing Detroit. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
August Young
7-Unit Play - (6) Buffalo Sabres -125 over Los Angeles Kings (1/29 | 7:00PM EST) Love this spot for the Sabres who are 16-6-3 at home this season for a +21.7% ROI. The Kings are getting too much respect here based on their performance on the road, but reeling off three-straight wins away from home is tough for anyone. We should also note that the Kings are one of the oldest rosters in the NHL, and it's shown in these short rest situations where they are 9-17 SU with one day off between games. The Sabres in the same situation are 19-13. Youth is the name of the game here. We should also note that Lyon has been better than Kuemper when looking at GSAE and a variety of other metrics. Buffalo also rank higher than Los Angeles when it comes to Goals %, Goals For, and Goal Differential. They've also won three of the last four head-to-head meetings. This line should be much higher and we plan to take full advantage. GL!
Strike Point Sports
3-Unit Play. Take N.Y. Islanders (-135) over N.Y. Rangers (7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 29)
These two just played last night on the Islanders home ice. The hosts won 5-2. I don’t know why a change in venue is going to make a difference. The Rangers locker room is not a joyful place right now. They know a big shake up is coming. The Rangers are 2-8 in their last 10 games. I don’t see them getting up for this one. The Islanders should make it a sweep.
Best of Luck – Strike Point Sports
Jason Sharpe
Thursday January 29th 2026-
7 Unit Play Take #11 Colorado -120 over Montreal (7:07pm est):
It's rare you get the best team in hockey at this cheap of a price but we have it here with Colorado in their 2nd game of a back to back spot. The Avalanche are off a crap effort in their last game losing 5-2 to Ottawa last night and they didn't play well in that contest either so I expect them to bring max effort and intensity to this one. These two teams faced off with each other earlier this year and Colorado dominated that game winning by a 7-2 score.
Play Colorado in this one.
Thank you and good luck,
Jason Sharpe
Griffin Murphy
4-Unit Play. Take #6 Buffalo Sabres (-125) Over LA Kings (Thursday @ 7p.m., January 29th)
This line has slowly been moving towards Buffalo since opening and we agree with the move. The Sabres are 30-17-5 and have won four straight, so they have big confidence here at home hosting a Kings team that also has confidence, having won three straight, but Buffalo is tough on home ice at 16-6-3 and we look for them to get the puck in the net and play the physical brand of hockey they have all season. The Sabres are also a good "bet on" team this season, returning $345 to $100 bettor according to a service we follow. Let's roll with Buffalo here.
Griffin Murphy
Nick Menken
7 Unit: NHL Take #17 WSH Capitals ML (+105) over DET Red Wings (7:30p.m, Thursday, January 29th)
Let’s keep stacking wins on the ice as we’ve gone 10–2 over our last 12 selections. Tonight we head to Detroit for a matchup between the Washington Capitals and the Red Wings. Detroit has been playing solid hockey lately, going 7–2–1 over their last ten games, and they’ve been especially tough on home ice this season with an 18–9 record. Washington, on the other hand, has struggled recently, sitting at 3–6–1 in their last ten and coming off a 5–1 road loss to Seattle. The Capitals are also 11–12 on the road this year, one game below .500. These two teams have already met twice this season, with Detroit winning both matchups, which is exactly why I’m interested in Washington tonight. This sets up as a double-revenge spot for the Capitals, and historically this is when veteran teams tend to respond. Despite the recent results, these teams are very similar statistically on both ends of the ice, and Washington has too much talent to continue slipping. With Thompson expected in net and Washington coming off an embarrassing loss, I expect a much more aggressive effort tonight. This match feels like a game where the Capitals empty the tank, push the pace, and finally snap the skid. When a team with elite experience and star power is being overlooked, that’s usually when they show up. I anticipate both teams scoring goals, but I am confident that Washington's urgency and leadership will prevail in this situation. Take the Washington Capitals to bounce back and get it done on the road in Detroit tonight.
Nick Menken
1 Unit: NHL Take #15 NYI Islanders ML (-140) over NYR Rangers (7:00p.m, Thursday, January 29th)
Nick Menken
Expert NHL Picks History:
Doc's Sports
2-Unit Play Take NY Rangers +115 over NY Islanders (7 p.m. EST, Thursday January 29)3-Unit Play Take NY Islanders/NY Rangers UNDER 6 (7 p.m. EST, Thursday January 29)
These teams played yesterday and we had the under and it barely went over. In these back to back, home-and-home situations, we love to take the team that lost last time, Throw in that these are big rivals, and we think the Rangers will play much better. We doubt the Islanders will score as many goals here, and the B2B situation should create a slower game.
5-Unit Play Take San Jose/Edmonton OVER 6.5 (-135) (9 p.m. EST, Thursday January 29)
The Sharks are playing very well lately and they have 13 goals in their last four games, and there was one game there where they only had a single goal, at Tampa Bay on a back-to-back. Edmonton has played in consecutive high scoring games where 22 total goals were scored. We see a shootout here, and the Sharks are definitely a live dog. These teams have played a lot of under games in the past, but this is a new Sharks team and they like to be aggressive and they have playmakers who can score. We see both teams getting their share of the total tonight.
Best of Luck – Doc’s Sports
Robert Ferringo
1-Unit Play. Take #1 Chicago (+165) over Pittsburgh (7 p.m.)1-Unit Play. 3-WAY PLAY: Take #1 Chicago (+240) over Pittsburgh (7 p.m.)
Pittsburgh had a long road trip and then they have had three days off. They might not be that sharp tonight and I think the Blackhawks could steal one. Chicago has played several OT games lately so they have been a little feisty.
1-Unit Play. Take #9 Nashville (+125) over New Jersey (7 p.m.)
1-Unit Play. Take #6 Buffalo (-125) over Los Angeles (7 p.m.)
1-Unit Play. Take San Jose (+1.5, -135) over Edmonton (9 p.m.)
1-Unit Play. Take San Jose (+185) over Edmonton (9 p.m.)
Edmonton is still streaky. They can lose to anyone on any given night or they can blow out anyone on any given night. They have lost three times at -170 or more in the last two weeks and we will see if we can steal another one here.
3-Unit Play. Take Anaheim (-135) over Vancouver (10 p.m.)
The Ducks just had their seven-game winning streak snapped with a blowout loss at Edmonton. I think they will go right back to winning. Somehow Vancouver has dominated this series, winning three straight and eight of 11. The Canucks have been a mess, though, losing nine of 10 with the majority of those losses coming by two goals or more.
Carpe diem. Good luck.
Craig Trapp
Passing for today.Scott Rickenbach
4-Unit Play. Take #9/10 'Over' 5.5 (-130) Nashville at New Jersey (7:07 p.m., Thu, Jan. 30)Nashville is off a 3-2 loss but this followed 6 straight games totaling at least 7 goals! The Devils have had 3 straight games total at least 6 goals and none of the goalies for either team are playing well in the most recent action. That said, should be an easy over here and I love the low number on this one. 4* OVER 5.5 (-130) in New Jersey4-Unit Play. Take #11/12 'Over' 6.5 (-120) Colorado at Montreal (7:07 p.m., Thu, Jan. 30)I know Dobes has been better lately for Montreal but the Avalanche come in fired up and should score well here. The problem for Colorado is their goaltending can not be trusted right now. 5 of their last 7 games have totaled at least 7 goals and this one will too. A lot of high-scoring games for Montreal of late too. 4* OVER 6.5 (-120) in Montreal
Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy)
2 Unit Play. Take #28 Vegas -120 over Dallas (10:07p.m., Thursday, January 29 ESPN+) Vegas finished a 4 game road trip and went just 1-3. I look for them to get back on track at home tonight against the Stars. Dallas beat up on a bad St. Louis team in their last two games, but before those two games they had lost 4 of their last 5 games.Raphael Esparza (VSI)
NHL HOCKEY8 Unit Play. Take #18 Detroit -115 over Washington (7:35p.m., Thursday January 29 ESPN+)
Tony George
NHL1/29/26
4 Units
Take #18 Detroit (-125) over Washington
*7:30 EST
I like Detroit on home ice here tonight. Washington is on a 6th road game in 11 days across multiple time zones here. Scheduling spot scenario that I have used over the years and this one should pay dividends. Washington has dumped their last 2 games giving up 11 goals and have dropped 6 out of their last 7 games overall. The Red Wings on a solid 7-3 run their last 10, and playing some solid defense as of late.
Detroit is off a home loss to LA and I expect them to bounce back off a win. A great stat line here is Detroit off a loss is 6-1 their next game the 7 times this has occurred. They lost to LA 3-1 and had trouble finding the net in that game despite out shooting them 28-22.
The last 5 games stats stack up in the Red Wings favor as well, including the fact that in their last 5 games the Caps have allowed 4.2 goals per game, as well as the face off % favors the home team, and that does not travel well, especially at the end of a long road swing. Washington is beat up a bit on the defensive side as well., I like the home team here despite the fact the Red Wings have frustrated me a lot this season.
Vernon Croy
4-Unit Play: #012 Montreal +100 over Colorado (Thursday, January 29, 2026, 7:07pm ET)Take Montreal on the moneyline as my top NHL pick for Thursday night. This pick falls into one of my top NHL systems and I really like Montreal at home in this spot. This is a very tough spot for Colorado after playing last night at Ottawa. Montreal is coming off a nice overtime victory at home against Vegas and this is a Montreal team that will contend for the Stanley Cup this season. Montreal has averaged 3.40 goals per game overall this season and I do expect them to get plenty of shots on goal here tonight. Play Montreal moneyline
Scott Spreitzer
4-Unit Play: Take 18 Red Wings -115 over Caps (7:37 p.m., Thursday, January 29)I’m backing Detroit on Thursday. Washington is playing its sixth road game in 11 days and the first five haven’t gone too well, winning just one game and allowing 21 goals. In fact, the Caps have won just seven of their last 24 games overall. Detroit lost as a favorite last time out but they’re 8-1 off their last nine losses. I’ll back them here. I’m playing Detroit. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
August Young
7-Unit Play - (6) Buffalo Sabres -125 over Los Angeles Kings (1/29 | 7:00PM EST) Love this spot for the Sabres who are 16-6-3 at home this season for a +21.7% ROI. The Kings are getting too much respect here based on their performance on the road, but reeling off three-straight wins away from home is tough for anyone. We should also note that the Kings are one of the oldest rosters in the NHL, and it's shown in these short rest situations where they are 9-17 SU with one day off between games. The Sabres in the same situation are 19-13. Youth is the name of the game here. We should also note that Lyon has been better than Kuemper when looking at GSAE and a variety of other metrics. Buffalo also rank higher than Los Angeles when it comes to Goals %, Goals For, and Goal Differential. They've also won three of the last four head-to-head meetings. This line should be much higher and we plan to take full advantage. GL!Strike Point Sports
3-Unit Play. Take N.Y. Islanders (-135) over N.Y. Rangers (7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 29)These two just played last night on the Islanders home ice. The hosts won 5-2. I don’t know why a change in venue is going to make a difference. The Rangers locker room is not a joyful place right now. They know a big shake up is coming. The Rangers are 2-8 in their last 10 games. I don’t see them getting up for this one. The Islanders should make it a sweep.
Best of Luck – Strike Point Sports
Jason Sharpe
Thursday January 29th 2026-7 Unit Play Take #11 Colorado -120 over Montreal (7:07pm est):
It's rare you get the best team in hockey at this cheap of a price but we have it here with Colorado in their 2nd game of a back to back spot. The Avalanche are off a crap effort in their last game losing 5-2 to Ottawa last night and they didn't play well in that contest either so I expect them to bring max effort and intensity to this one. These two teams faced off with each other earlier this year and Colorado dominated that game winning by a 7-2 score.
Play Colorado in this one.
Thank you and good luck,
Jason Sharpe
Griffin Murphy
4-Unit Play. Take #6 Buffalo Sabres (-125) Over LA Kings (Thursday @ 7p.m., January 29th)This line has slowly been moving towards Buffalo since opening and we agree with the move. The Sabres are 30-17-5 and have won four straight, so they have big confidence here at home hosting a Kings team that also has confidence, having won three straight, but Buffalo is tough on home ice at 16-6-3 and we look for them to get the puck in the net and play the physical brand of hockey they have all season. The Sabres are also a good "bet on" team this season, returning $345 to $100 bettor according to a service we follow. Let's roll with Buffalo here.
Griffin Murphy
Nick Menken
7 Unit: NHL Take #17 WSH Capitals ML (+105) over DET Red Wings (7:30p.m, Thursday, January 29th)Let’s keep stacking wins on the ice as we’ve gone 10–2 over our last 12 selections. Tonight we head to Detroit for a matchup between the Washington Capitals and the Red Wings. Detroit has been playing solid hockey lately, going 7–2–1 over their last ten games, and they’ve been especially tough on home ice this season with an 18–9 record. Washington, on the other hand, has struggled recently, sitting at 3–6–1 in their last ten and coming off a 5–1 road loss to Seattle. The Capitals are also 11–12 on the road this year, one game below .500. These two teams have already met twice this season, with Detroit winning both matchups, which is exactly why I’m interested in Washington tonight. This sets up as a double-revenge spot for the Capitals, and historically this is when veteran teams tend to respond. Despite the recent results, these teams are very similar statistically on both ends of the ice, and Washington has too much talent to continue slipping. With Thompson expected in net and Washington coming off an embarrassing loss, I expect a much more aggressive effort tonight. This match feels like a game where the Capitals empty the tank, push the pace, and finally snap the skid. When a team with elite experience and star power is being overlooked, that’s usually when they show up. I anticipate both teams scoring goals, but I am confident that Washington's urgency and leadership will prevail in this situation. Take the Washington Capitals to bounce back and get it done on the road in Detroit tonight.
Nick Menken
1 Unit: NHL Take #15 NYI Islanders ML (-140) over NYR Rangers (7:00p.m, Thursday, January 29th)
Nick Menken
Expert NHL Picks History:
DOC'S SPORTS was one of the best NHL handicappers in the nation last season with nearly +7,200 earnings on the year. This season we go for three of four winning seasons, and we are extremely confident that they will have an even better season in 2025. We have been doing our homework and plan on a strong start out of the gate, where we are two steps ahead of the oddsmakers, who are wading waist deep in football action in early October. Doc’s NHL concentrates on high-value underdogs, totals, value pucklines, and small favorites. It is rare that Doc’s will release a pick that is juiced above -150. Doc’s NHL is one you will want to be with the entire season, so we urge you to lock in at the early bird price, which will give you Doc’s NHL picks through the Stanley Cup Finals in June.
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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!
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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!