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Yesterday's Expert NHL Picks from our handicappers.
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Results for Monday 18th of March 2024
Handicapper | Units | Dollars |
Doc's Sports | 3 | $300.00 |
Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy) | 0 | $0.00 |
Scott Spreitzer | 0 | $0.00 |
Griffin Murphy | 0 | $0.00 |
Sunday 17th of March 2024
Doc's Sports
3-Unit Play Take Vegas -1.5, +145 over New Jersey (3:30 p.m. EST, Sunday March 17)
Vegas is well rested and the Devils are on a back-to-back and playing their third game in four nights. Vegas is tuning up for the playoffs, and we don’t know what the Devils are doing, but they have been playing awful lately. They have lost six of eight, and five of those were by multiple goals. We think this is a potential bloodbath today.
6-Unit Play Take Detroit +120 over Pittsburgh (6 p.m. EST, Sunday March 17)
Both teams have been awful lately but the Red Wings are the much better team. They snapped their losing streak on Saturday with a big win over Buffalo and we think they will start a winning streak here. The Wings have won three of four meetings, and the last two by multiple goals, and they are more motivated tonight with their postseason lives on the line.
Best of Luck – Doc’s Sports
Robert Ferringo
7-Unit Play. Take #60 Vegas (-1.5, +140) over New Jersey (3:30 p.m.)
New Jersey is playing its third game in four nights and their fourth straight road game. They got humiliated by a terrible Coyotes last night in Arizona and the Devils are 3-7 in their last 10 games. This is a bad time to be in Vegas. Vegas has only played at home twice since Feb. 23. They have one of the best home ice advantages in the NHL, but are just 1-3 in their last four home games over the last month. They are just 3-8 in their last 11 games but this team is better than that. I’m looking for a convincing win here.
3-Unit Play. Take #63 Winnipeg (-1.5, +105) over Columbus (3 p.m.)
Columbus doesn’t see the Jets very often so they aren’t ready for their depth or their physicality. This Blue Jackets are already looking ahead to next season. They won’t be motivated for anything here.
4-Unit Play. Take #67 Detroit (+120) over Pittsburgh (6 p.m.)
The Penguins gave up seven goals yesterday to the Rangers, three in the first period. We won against them yesterday and we’ll go right back against a team that looks like it is circling the drain.
Carpe diem. Good luck.
Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy)
7-Unit Play. Take Under 6.5 Goals (-125 @ DK) Carolina Hurricanes vs Ottawa Senators (Sunday @ 6:00pm est)
Take under 6.5 goals in Carolina Hurricanes vs the Ottawa Senators here on Sunday. Both teams are on back-to-backs, and we expect tired legs and lockdown on defenses. The Canes gave up three goals in the first period against the Maple Leafs, but ended up winning 5-4 in a shootout. The last time the Hurricanes gave up 4 or more goals, they allowed only one goal in their next game. The under is 7-1-1 in Canes last nine road games. The Senators are coming off a 4-3 OT win over the Islanders as a big underdog and we expect a let down spot here for them. Roll with under 6.5 goals.
Raphael Esparza (VSI)
NHL HOCKEY
4 Unit Play. Take #61 Over 6 -105 San Jose at Chicago (6:05p.m., Sunday March 17 ESPN+)
Tony George
Passing for today.
Vernon Croy
7-Unit Play - #067 Detroit +120 over Pittsburgh (Sunday, March 17, 2024, 6:00 PM ET)
Take Detroit on the Moneyline as my top NHL pick for Sunday night. This pick falls into 1 of my top NHL systems and I really like Detroit on the road here tonight. Detroit has averaged 3.2 goals per game on the road this season with their power-play converting at 24.1% with the extra man. Detroit has also allowed just to power play goals over their last 5 games and Pittsburgh has averaged just 2.4 goals per game over their last 5 games with opponents averaging 4.2 goals per game against them. Pittsburgh’s power-play has struggled lately converting just once in their last 5 games and their power-play has struggled overall this season converting at just 14.7% with the extra man. Play Detroit Moneyline with great value here tonight as we go over $13,000 with my NHL run.
Scott Spreitzer
3-Unit Play: Take 67 Red Wings +120 over Penguins (6:07 p.m., Sunday, March 17)
Detroit snapped their skid yesterday with a big win as they continue to fight for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh looks all but done. They’re seven points out of the 8th position and are giving up a ton of goals. The Pens have allowed 40 goals over their last nine games and at the same time, have had plenty of trouble scoring when it matters. Both teams played last night but the Wings are 3-1 in this spot in 2024. I’m backing the Red Wings on Sunday. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
Doug Upstone
6 Unit Play. Take #70 St. Louis -135 (regulation time) over Anaheim (7:07 p.m. ET, Sunday, March 17)
Anaheim has lost five in a row and six of seven. The Ducks were already third from last in scoring at 2.5 GAG and that has gotten worse with eight goals in their past seven outings, including back-to-back shutouts. St. Louis has won three in a row and moved to within five points of securing the last spot for the playoffs in the West. The Blues have been tough on home ice at 20-12 SU and they are 8-3 in the second half of the season against losing teams. Hard to consider the Ducks in this spot since they are 5-40 playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season the last three seasons.
August Young
(4* NHL) (57) NEW YORK ISLANDERS +140 (@ New York Rangers) (1:00PM EST) We have been updating our numbers and models for this afternoon so we are limited in time for official analysis. We will ensure to provide more in-depth narrative as we move forward. GL.
(4* NHL) (59) OVER 6.5 -105 (New Jersey Devils @ Vegas Golden Knights) (3:30PM EST) We have been updating our numbers and models for this afternoon so we are limited in time for official analysis. We will ensure to provide more in-depth narrative as we move forward. GL.
(4* NHL) (61) OVER 6 -105 (San Jose Sharks @ Chicago Blackhawks) (7:00PM EST) We have been updating our numbers and models for this afternoon so we are limited in time for official analysis. We will ensure to provide more in-depth narrative as we move forward. GL.
Strike Point Sports
Passing for today.
Jason Sharpe
Passing for today.
Griffin Murphy
2 Unit Play - Take St. Louis (-1.5, +120) Over Anaheim. (7:00p.m. Sunday, March 17th)
St. Louis enters this game at 35-29-3 on the season, while Anaheim is now 23-41-3. Anaheim has remained brutally chilly, going 3-7 in their last ten games and losing five straight. St. Louis is now 5-4-1 in their last ten games and has a three-game winning streak after defeating Minnesota in a shootout Friday night. St. Louis' moneyline is just -215 because they have just played two games in a row. St. Louis is strong at home, with a 20-11-1 record. Anaheim is only 13-18-2 on the road, and I expect them to be defeated by this red-hot St. Louis team.
Take St. Louis (-1.5, +120) Over Anaheim.
Griffin Murphy
Expert NHL Picks History:
Doc's Sports
3-Unit Play Take Vegas -1.5, +145 over New Jersey (3:30 p.m. EST, Sunday March 17)Vegas is well rested and the Devils are on a back-to-back and playing their third game in four nights. Vegas is tuning up for the playoffs, and we don’t know what the Devils are doing, but they have been playing awful lately. They have lost six of eight, and five of those were by multiple goals. We think this is a potential bloodbath today.
6-Unit Play Take Detroit +120 over Pittsburgh (6 p.m. EST, Sunday March 17)
Both teams have been awful lately but the Red Wings are the much better team. They snapped their losing streak on Saturday with a big win over Buffalo and we think they will start a winning streak here. The Wings have won three of four meetings, and the last two by multiple goals, and they are more motivated tonight with their postseason lives on the line.
Best of Luck – Doc’s Sports
Robert Ferringo
7-Unit Play. Take #60 Vegas (-1.5, +140) over New Jersey (3:30 p.m.)New Jersey is playing its third game in four nights and their fourth straight road game. They got humiliated by a terrible Coyotes last night in Arizona and the Devils are 3-7 in their last 10 games. This is a bad time to be in Vegas. Vegas has only played at home twice since Feb. 23. They have one of the best home ice advantages in the NHL, but are just 1-3 in their last four home games over the last month. They are just 3-8 in their last 11 games but this team is better than that. I’m looking for a convincing win here.
3-Unit Play. Take #63 Winnipeg (-1.5, +105) over Columbus (3 p.m.)
Columbus doesn’t see the Jets very often so they aren’t ready for their depth or their physicality. This Blue Jackets are already looking ahead to next season. They won’t be motivated for anything here.
4-Unit Play. Take #67 Detroit (+120) over Pittsburgh (6 p.m.)
The Penguins gave up seven goals yesterday to the Rangers, three in the first period. We won against them yesterday and we’ll go right back against a team that looks like it is circling the drain.
Carpe diem. Good luck.
Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy)
7-Unit Play. Take Under 6.5 Goals (-125 @ DK) Carolina Hurricanes vs Ottawa Senators (Sunday @ 6:00pm est)Take under 6.5 goals in Carolina Hurricanes vs the Ottawa Senators here on Sunday. Both teams are on back-to-backs, and we expect tired legs and lockdown on defenses. The Canes gave up three goals in the first period against the Maple Leafs, but ended up winning 5-4 in a shootout. The last time the Hurricanes gave up 4 or more goals, they allowed only one goal in their next game. The under is 7-1-1 in Canes last nine road games. The Senators are coming off a 4-3 OT win over the Islanders as a big underdog and we expect a let down spot here for them. Roll with under 6.5 goals.
Raphael Esparza (VSI)
NHL HOCKEY4 Unit Play. Take #61 Over 6 -105 San Jose at Chicago (6:05p.m., Sunday March 17 ESPN+)
Tony George
Passing for today.Vernon Croy
7-Unit Play - #067 Detroit +120 over Pittsburgh (Sunday, March 17, 2024, 6:00 PM ET)Take Detroit on the Moneyline as my top NHL pick for Sunday night. This pick falls into 1 of my top NHL systems and I really like Detroit on the road here tonight. Detroit has averaged 3.2 goals per game on the road this season with their power-play converting at 24.1% with the extra man. Detroit has also allowed just to power play goals over their last 5 games and Pittsburgh has averaged just 2.4 goals per game over their last 5 games with opponents averaging 4.2 goals per game against them. Pittsburgh’s power-play has struggled lately converting just once in their last 5 games and their power-play has struggled overall this season converting at just 14.7% with the extra man. Play Detroit Moneyline with great value here tonight as we go over $13,000 with my NHL run.
Scott Spreitzer
3-Unit Play: Take 67 Red Wings +120 over Penguins (6:07 p.m., Sunday, March 17)Detroit snapped their skid yesterday with a big win as they continue to fight for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh looks all but done. They’re seven points out of the 8th position and are giving up a ton of goals. The Pens have allowed 40 goals over their last nine games and at the same time, have had plenty of trouble scoring when it matters. Both teams played last night but the Wings are 3-1 in this spot in 2024. I’m backing the Red Wings on Sunday. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
Doug Upstone
6 Unit Play. Take #70 St. Louis -135 (regulation time) over Anaheim (7:07 p.m. ET, Sunday, March 17)Anaheim has lost five in a row and six of seven. The Ducks were already third from last in scoring at 2.5 GAG and that has gotten worse with eight goals in their past seven outings, including back-to-back shutouts. St. Louis has won three in a row and moved to within five points of securing the last spot for the playoffs in the West. The Blues have been tough on home ice at 20-12 SU and they are 8-3 in the second half of the season against losing teams. Hard to consider the Ducks in this spot since they are 5-40 playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season the last three seasons.
August Young
(4* NHL) (57) NEW YORK ISLANDERS +140 (@ New York Rangers) (1:00PM EST) We have been updating our numbers and models for this afternoon so we are limited in time for official analysis. We will ensure to provide more in-depth narrative as we move forward. GL.(4* NHL) (59) OVER 6.5 -105 (New Jersey Devils @ Vegas Golden Knights) (3:30PM EST) We have been updating our numbers and models for this afternoon so we are limited in time for official analysis. We will ensure to provide more in-depth narrative as we move forward. GL.
(4* NHL) (61) OVER 6 -105 (San Jose Sharks @ Chicago Blackhawks) (7:00PM EST) We have been updating our numbers and models for this afternoon so we are limited in time for official analysis. We will ensure to provide more in-depth narrative as we move forward. GL.
Strike Point Sports
Passing for today.Jason Sharpe
Passing for today.Griffin Murphy
2 Unit Play - Take St. Louis (-1.5, +120) Over Anaheim. (7:00p.m. Sunday, March 17th)
St. Louis enters this game at 35-29-3 on the season, while Anaheim is now 23-41-3. Anaheim has remained brutally chilly, going 3-7 in their last ten games and losing five straight. St. Louis is now 5-4-1 in their last ten games and has a three-game winning streak after defeating Minnesota in a shootout Friday night. St. Louis' moneyline is just -215 because they have just played two games in a row. St. Louis is strong at home, with a 20-11-1 record. Anaheim is only 13-18-2 on the road, and I expect them to be defeated by this red-hot St. Louis team.
Take St. Louis (-1.5, +120) Over Anaheim.
Griffin Murphy
Expert NHL Picks History:
DOC'S SPORTS has over 50 years of sports betting experience and is one of the most well-known and well-respected handicapping groups in the industry. Doc's focuses on underdogs and small favorites, and their ultra-selective approach means that they only release the cream of the crop selections. Doc's new NHL handicapper finished off 2021-22 with a +2,400 run and followed that up with a winning 2022-23, and they look for their best effort yet in 2023-34! Sign up now and put Doc's experience and skill to work for your bankroll today!
ROBERT FERRINGO has been one of the top hockey handicappers in the country over the last decade and posted another winning season in 2022-23. Robert has posted 9 of 14 winning NHL seasons, and between 2009-2013 he was the No. 1 NHL handicapper in the U.S. (+21,780 profit) for his clients. That is sustained long-term success, and he is ready for another outstanding season on the ice.
AUGUST YOUNG took the books for +9,005 in 2021 and then followed it up with +3,925 in profit last year. That is +12,930 in two years since joining Doc's Sports, and last year he hit 65% on his plays rated 7.0+ for +4,145 in profit. Young went 4-0 last season with his 8-Unit GOTY Plays and is 7-1 on these top picks over the last two seasons. He has been fantastic on the ice since joining Doc's and looks to do it again this season!
RAPHAEL ESPARZA is steady and consistent on the ice, including beating the books for another winning season in 2022-23. Esparza has notched 9 of 12 winning NHL seasons, and last year he brought in over +4,100 with his top plays rated 5.0+. Esparza has earned two of three winning years, and he 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.
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SCOTT SPREITZER crushed the books with his top plays on the ice, winning 69% of all NHL plays rated 5.0+ from Dec. 3 of last season through the 2023 postseason in June. Spreitzer has more than 25 years of sports betting experience and is looking ahead to a great season. In 2021, between February and May, he banged the books for more than +7,000 in profit, and you can sign up and put his experience to work.
JASON SHARPE was the top NHL handicapper in the country in 2020, raking in more than +7,100 in profit during the best season of his career. He has posted two of three winning NHL seasons. Sharpe is an extremely selective NHL handicapper; sometimes releasing around 20 plays in a given month. He 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.
ARUN SHIVA had back-to-back dominating NHL campaigns in 2020-21, banking more than +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. That run included an amazing 32-10 (76%), +5,675 March and three perfect weeks. 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!
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