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Results for Monday 13th of April 2026
| Handicapper | Units | Dollars |
| Doc's Sports | -5 | $-775.00 |
| Robert Ferringo | 4 | $375.00 |
| Craig Trapp | -3 | $-465.00 |
| Scott Rickenbach | 8 | $800.00 |
| Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy) | 2 | $200.00 |
| Raphael Esparza (VSI) | 3 | $300.00 |
| Tony George | -3 | $-300.00 |
| Vernon Croy | 7 | $700.00 |
| Scott Spreitzer | 0 | $0.00 |
| August Young | -4 | $-400.00 |
| Strike Point Sports | 8 | $800.00 |
| Jason Sharpe | -3 | $-435.00 |
| Griffin Murphy | 3 | $345.00 |
| Nick Menken | -8 | $-950.00 |
Monday 13th of April 2026
Doc's Sports
5-Unit Play Take Nashville -155 over San Jose (8 p.m. EST, Monday April 13)
These two teams are fighting for a playoff spot but we like what we have seen more from the Predators lately. They have won four of their last six, and one of the losses was on the road to the Kings in a shootout. The Sharks have been in a crucial spot in their playoff race yet lost three straight. The last one was a head-scratcher as the sorry Canucks visited San Jose and won in a shootout. That is not good and show this San Jose squad is not ready for primetime. Nashville has owned the Sharks like no other team with 15 straight wins against them. This should be an easy win on home ice for the Preds.
Best of Luck – Doc’s Sports
Robert Ferringo
1-Unit Play. Take 3-WAY PLAY: Take #44 Tampa Bay (-125) over Detroit (7 p.m., Monday, April 13)
The Wings got eliminated from playoff contention and now it is time to mail it in. They lost at home, allowing five goals, to extend their playoff drought to 10 straight years. Detroit is just 3-7 in its last 10 games overall and they are not playing well. Tampa is off a four-game road trip and now back home looking to lock down playoff positioning. Tampa Bay could still play its way to the No. 2 seed so they have plenty of motivation.
1-Unit Play. Take #46 Philadelphia (-105) over Carolina (7 p.m., Monday, April 13)
Carolina has clinched the No. 1 seed. They can start resting guys and take it easy this week as they get ready for the playoffs. Philadelphia is fighting tooth and nail for the final playoff spot in the East. They control their own destiny and have to have it here. These two would meet up in the playoffs next week so I’m sure Carolina doesn’t want to show the flyers much of anything. I think the home team gets a needed win.
1-Unit Play. Take #47 N.Y. Rangers (-1.5, +170) over Florida (7 p.m., Monday, April 13)
Both of these teams suck and are mailing it in. I think it is worse for Florida, though, since they are the two-time defending champions. The Rangers have actually won five of eight games so they aren’t fully in the tank. Florida is 3-7 in its last 10 and they are coming off a five-game road trip. I think they’ll be sloppy here.
6-Unit Play. 3-WAY PLAY: Take #49 Dallas (-110) over Toronto (7:30 p.m., Monday, April 13)
1-Unit Play. Take #49 Dallas (-1.5, +150) over Toronto (7:30 p.m., Monday, April 13)
Toronto is just 5-18 in its last 23 games. They are a mess and they are just waiting for the season to end. Dallas is the No. 2 seed in the West. They are locked in their position but still building momentum to the postseason. Dallas has won four of five games. That came after a stretch where they didn’t play well at all, going 2-7. Toronto will have to give up its first round draft pick to Boston if the pick finishes outside the Top 5. They have reason to tank so I think this team is going to mail in these last two games.
Carpe diem. Good luck.
Craig Trapp
3-Unit Play. Take #52 Nashville (-155, moneyline) Over San Jose (8 pm, Monday April 13)
San Jose looks ready to wave the white flag - three straight losses have all but eliminated them from playoff contention. Nashville still has a slim playoff hope and needs a regulation win to keep it alive. Take Nashville on the moneyline.
Craig
Scott Rickenbach
4-Unit Play. Take #46 Philadelphia (-110) vs Carolina (7:07 p.m., Mon, Apr. 13)
The Flyers have been one of the hottest teams in the league since the Olympic Break. Also, they have gotten help from other teams and now actually control their own destiny in terms of securing the #3 spot (where they currently sit) in the Metropolitan Division and earning a playoff berth. The Hurricanes have won all 3 meetings this season but all 3 wins were after regulation. The Flyers have been "right there" with the Canes in all 3 games and those were all in 2025. They are a different team since the All-Star break and they are on home ice and they are hungry to break the playoff drought. They get it done with a win here to secure their berth. 4* PHILADELPHIA -110
4-Unit Play. Take #53/54 'Over' 5.5 (-130) Minnesota at St Louis (8:07 p.m., Mon, Apr. 13)
With Minnesota's playoff seeding locked up and with the Blues now eliminated from the post-season, you are going to see open ice in this game. Plenty of scoring opportunities likely and the Wild looking to bounce back in the offensive zone as they had been rolling before a low-scoring loss. Also, Minny is likely to go with Gustavsson here and he has been struggling badly in goal. The Blues have been scoring better of late and had some big-scoring games the past couple weeks. You add it all up and you have a great set up for a high-scoring game here so we take advantage of the low total on offer. 4* OVER 5.5 (-130) in St Louis
Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy)
2 Unit Play. Take #59 Los Angeles -140 over Seattle (9:37p.m., Monday, April 13 ESPN) This is a must win game for the Kings to hold off the Predators for the final playoff spot. Seattle has been eliminated and thus are just playing out the string at this point of the season. The Kraken have lost 6 of their last 8 games. The Kings have won 4 straight games.
Raphael Esparza (VSI)
NHL HOCKEY
3 Unit Play. Take #57 Under 6.5 +100 Colorado at Edmonton (9:35p.m., Monday April 13 ESPN+)
Tony George
NHL
4/13/26
3 Units
Take #52 Nashville *60 minute Line (+115) over San Jose
*8 EST
The Preds on home ice and HAVE to have this one and a full 2 points as they are neck and neck with LA for the final Wild Card spot. This is a HUGE game for Nashville and they will be dialed in. I do not love teams in a must win, but San Jose is in free fall losing 3 straight games by a total of 6 goals and pretty much unless some sort of miracle happens, are out of the postseason. I just do not see SJ making a stand here. These 2 played April 4th and Nashville waxed them 6-3 on the road. I think they win in regulation here and will lower the odds with the 60 minute line.
Vernon Croy
7-Unit Play: #046 Philadelphia -120 over Carolina (Monday, April 13, 2026, 7:07pm ET)
Take Philadelphia on the moneyline as my top NHL pick for Monday night. This pick falls into one of my top NHL systems and I really like Philadelphia in the spot because with a victory at home tonight they clinch a playoff spot. This is also a meaningless game for Carolina who finished with the best record in the NHL. This is a game Carolina just wants to get out of healthy and ready to prepare for the playoffs. Meanwhile Philadelphia cannot afford to lose this game since they face Montreal tomorrow night and if they lose both games or lose one and win one in overtime they will not make the playoffs if Washington wins tomorrow. This is Philadelphia's best shot for the victory here tonight because I believe Montreal will win tomorrow so this is a very big situational spot for me here tonight. Philadelphia has been playing some very good hockey and they have a goals against average of just 1.67 over their last five games meanwhile Carolina has a goals against average of 3.20 over their last five games with a save percentage of .858. Philadelphia has held opponents to just 2.99 goals per game against them overall this season and just 2.79 goals per game at home. This is also a triple revenge spot for Philadelphia who dropped all three games against Carolina this season in overtime. Play Philadelphia moneyline
Scott Spreitzer
Passing for today.
August Young
4-Unit Play (53) Minnesota Wild +110 over St. Louis Blues (4/13 @ 8:00PM EST) This line has flipped since the opener and we complete disagree. The Wild are 45-23-12 on the season, which includes going 23-13-4 on the road. None of that changes too much based on the motivation and must-win spot for St. Louis. The market often overvalues these situations, and it's not like the sportsbooks were unaware when setting the opening price. Minnesota have looked flat the last couple of games and have some important pieces that are listed as day-to-day that are likely to be off the ice, or restricted due to clinching a playoff spot. The incentive to push is not there, but we still think pricing them at an underdog is a bridge too far.
Strike Point Sports
8-Unit Play. 3-Way Play: Take #49 Dallas (-105) over Toronto (7:30 p.m., Monday, April 13)
This is a 3-way play and that means that Dallas has to win this game in regulation for it to be a winner and if it goes to overtime then the play is a loss. Dallas should win this one in a blowout in regulation. Toronto is tanking. This team has to lose. Toronto made a trade with Boston for defenseman Brandon Carlo last year. They included their first round draft pick. But they only lose their draft pick if Toronto is outside of the bottom five in the league. Right now Toronto has the fifth-worst record. They have the No. 5 pick in the draft. So they would keep their pick. This team has two games left. They have to lose both of them. Toronto has lost five straight games. The Leafs are 2-12 at home. Dallas has won three straight. They are focusing on the playoffs. Dallas will get the win here.
Best of Luck – Strike Point Sports
Jason Sharpe
Monday April 13th 2026-
3 Unit Play Take #47 New York Rangers -145 over Florida (7:07pm est):
The New York Rangers have been a much better team on the road this year than at home. They have beat this Florida in both of their head to head battles this season. The Panthers ended a five game road trip with a win on Saturday but this team looks to be done. It's been a long grueling past three years for Florida as they won back to back Stanley Cup titles but will fail to make the playoffs this season. I can't imagine they have much left in the tank especially after a nice victory over the weekend.
Play New York to win this game.
Thank you and good luck,
Jason Sharpe
Griffin Murphy
3-Unit Play. Take #48 Panthers (+115) Over Rangers (9:40p.m., Monday, April 13th)
Yes we understand both of these teams are out of the playoffs, and this game means nothing as far as the postseason goes. We like Florida; however, we want revenge for being beaten twice by New York this season. The Panthers lost 5-1 to the Rangers back in January, and 3-1 back on March 29th, which is still fresh in their memory. This is their penultimate game of the season and we expect them to get some payback here, and close the season out strong with only the Red Wings left on their schedule before they call it a season.
Griffin Murphy
Nick Menken
6 Unit: NHL Take #44 TB Lightning (60-MIN Line: ML, -125) over DET Red Wings (7:00p.m, Monday, April 13th)
The Detroit Red Wings travel to Tampa tonight for a matchup where the stakes couldn't be more lopsided. While the Red Wings have officially been eliminated from playoff contention, the Tampa Bay Lightning are in the heat of a high-stakes race for the Atlantic Division crown. With only two games left, the Lightning are trailing the Sabres and Canadiens by just two points, leaving them with no room for error. Facing a "depleted" Red Wings squad that is essentially playing for pride, Tampa Bay should control the pace from the opening draw. Expect the Lightning to lean on their championship experience and home-ice advantage to end this one early. Given the massive gap in motivation and roster health, there is little reason to believe Detroit can push this into extra time. Tampa will be looking to secure the two points as quickly as possible to preserve energy for their season finale. Take the Tampa Bay Lightning on the 60-Minute Regulation Line (3-Way Moneyline) over the Red Wings.
Nick Menken
2 Unit: NHL Take #53 MIN Wild ML (+105) over STL Blues (8:00p.m, Monday, April 13th)
Nick Menken
Expert NHL Picks History:
Doc's Sports
5-Unit Play Take Nashville -155 over San Jose (8 p.m. EST, Monday April 13)These two teams are fighting for a playoff spot but we like what we have seen more from the Predators lately. They have won four of their last six, and one of the losses was on the road to the Kings in a shootout. The Sharks have been in a crucial spot in their playoff race yet lost three straight. The last one was a head-scratcher as the sorry Canucks visited San Jose and won in a shootout. That is not good and show this San Jose squad is not ready for primetime. Nashville has owned the Sharks like no other team with 15 straight wins against them. This should be an easy win on home ice for the Preds.
Best of Luck – Doc’s Sports
Robert Ferringo
1-Unit Play. Take 3-WAY PLAY: Take #44 Tampa Bay (-125) over Detroit (7 p.m., Monday, April 13)The Wings got eliminated from playoff contention and now it is time to mail it in. They lost at home, allowing five goals, to extend their playoff drought to 10 straight years. Detroit is just 3-7 in its last 10 games overall and they are not playing well. Tampa is off a four-game road trip and now back home looking to lock down playoff positioning. Tampa Bay could still play its way to the No. 2 seed so they have plenty of motivation.
1-Unit Play. Take #46 Philadelphia (-105) over Carolina (7 p.m., Monday, April 13)
Carolina has clinched the No. 1 seed. They can start resting guys and take it easy this week as they get ready for the playoffs. Philadelphia is fighting tooth and nail for the final playoff spot in the East. They control their own destiny and have to have it here. These two would meet up in the playoffs next week so I’m sure Carolina doesn’t want to show the flyers much of anything. I think the home team gets a needed win.
1-Unit Play. Take #47 N.Y. Rangers (-1.5, +170) over Florida (7 p.m., Monday, April 13)
Both of these teams suck and are mailing it in. I think it is worse for Florida, though, since they are the two-time defending champions. The Rangers have actually won five of eight games so they aren’t fully in the tank. Florida is 3-7 in its last 10 and they are coming off a five-game road trip. I think they’ll be sloppy here.
6-Unit Play. 3-WAY PLAY: Take #49 Dallas (-110) over Toronto (7:30 p.m., Monday, April 13)
1-Unit Play. Take #49 Dallas (-1.5, +150) over Toronto (7:30 p.m., Monday, April 13)
Toronto is just 5-18 in its last 23 games. They are a mess and they are just waiting for the season to end. Dallas is the No. 2 seed in the West. They are locked in their position but still building momentum to the postseason. Dallas has won four of five games. That came after a stretch where they didn’t play well at all, going 2-7. Toronto will have to give up its first round draft pick to Boston if the pick finishes outside the Top 5. They have reason to tank so I think this team is going to mail in these last two games.
Carpe diem. Good luck.
Craig Trapp
3-Unit Play. Take #52 Nashville (-155, moneyline) Over San Jose (8 pm, Monday April 13)San Jose looks ready to wave the white flag - three straight losses have all but eliminated them from playoff contention. Nashville still has a slim playoff hope and needs a regulation win to keep it alive. Take Nashville on the moneyline.
Craig
Scott Rickenbach
4-Unit Play. Take #46 Philadelphia (-110) vs Carolina (7:07 p.m., Mon, Apr. 13)The Flyers have been one of the hottest teams in the league since the Olympic Break. Also, they have gotten help from other teams and now actually control their own destiny in terms of securing the #3 spot (where they currently sit) in the Metropolitan Division and earning a playoff berth. The Hurricanes have won all 3 meetings this season but all 3 wins were after regulation. The Flyers have been "right there" with the Canes in all 3 games and those were all in 2025. They are a different team since the All-Star break and they are on home ice and they are hungry to break the playoff drought. They get it done with a win here to secure their berth. 4* PHILADELPHIA -110
4-Unit Play. Take #53/54 'Over' 5.5 (-130) Minnesota at St Louis (8:07 p.m., Mon, Apr. 13)
With Minnesota's playoff seeding locked up and with the Blues now eliminated from the post-season, you are going to see open ice in this game. Plenty of scoring opportunities likely and the Wild looking to bounce back in the offensive zone as they had been rolling before a low-scoring loss. Also, Minny is likely to go with Gustavsson here and he has been struggling badly in goal. The Blues have been scoring better of late and had some big-scoring games the past couple weeks. You add it all up and you have a great set up for a high-scoring game here so we take advantage of the low total on offer. 4* OVER 5.5 (-130) in St Louis
Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy)
2 Unit Play. Take #59 Los Angeles -140 over Seattle (9:37p.m., Monday, April 13 ESPN) This is a must win game for the Kings to hold off the Predators for the final playoff spot. Seattle has been eliminated and thus are just playing out the string at this point of the season. The Kraken have lost 6 of their last 8 games. The Kings have won 4 straight games.Raphael Esparza (VSI)
NHL HOCKEY3 Unit Play. Take #57 Under 6.5 +100 Colorado at Edmonton (9:35p.m., Monday April 13 ESPN+)
Tony George
NHL4/13/26
3 Units
Take #52 Nashville *60 minute Line (+115) over San Jose
*8 EST
The Preds on home ice and HAVE to have this one and a full 2 points as they are neck and neck with LA for the final Wild Card spot. This is a HUGE game for Nashville and they will be dialed in. I do not love teams in a must win, but San Jose is in free fall losing 3 straight games by a total of 6 goals and pretty much unless some sort of miracle happens, are out of the postseason. I just do not see SJ making a stand here. These 2 played April 4th and Nashville waxed them 6-3 on the road. I think they win in regulation here and will lower the odds with the 60 minute line.
Vernon Croy
7-Unit Play: #046 Philadelphia -120 over Carolina (Monday, April 13, 2026, 7:07pm ET)Take Philadelphia on the moneyline as my top NHL pick for Monday night. This pick falls into one of my top NHL systems and I really like Philadelphia in the spot because with a victory at home tonight they clinch a playoff spot. This is also a meaningless game for Carolina who finished with the best record in the NHL. This is a game Carolina just wants to get out of healthy and ready to prepare for the playoffs. Meanwhile Philadelphia cannot afford to lose this game since they face Montreal tomorrow night and if they lose both games or lose one and win one in overtime they will not make the playoffs if Washington wins tomorrow. This is Philadelphia's best shot for the victory here tonight because I believe Montreal will win tomorrow so this is a very big situational spot for me here tonight. Philadelphia has been playing some very good hockey and they have a goals against average of just 1.67 over their last five games meanwhile Carolina has a goals against average of 3.20 over their last five games with a save percentage of .858. Philadelphia has held opponents to just 2.99 goals per game against them overall this season and just 2.79 goals per game at home. This is also a triple revenge spot for Philadelphia who dropped all three games against Carolina this season in overtime. Play Philadelphia moneyline
Scott Spreitzer
Passing for today.August Young
4-Unit Play (53) Minnesota Wild +110 over St. Louis Blues (4/13 @ 8:00PM EST) This line has flipped since the opener and we complete disagree. The Wild are 45-23-12 on the season, which includes going 23-13-4 on the road. None of that changes too much based on the motivation and must-win spot for St. Louis. The market often overvalues these situations, and it's not like the sportsbooks were unaware when setting the opening price. Minnesota have looked flat the last couple of games and have some important pieces that are listed as day-to-day that are likely to be off the ice, or restricted due to clinching a playoff spot. The incentive to push is not there, but we still think pricing them at an underdog is a bridge too far.Strike Point Sports
8-Unit Play. 3-Way Play: Take #49 Dallas (-105) over Toronto (7:30 p.m., Monday, April 13)This is a 3-way play and that means that Dallas has to win this game in regulation for it to be a winner and if it goes to overtime then the play is a loss. Dallas should win this one in a blowout in regulation. Toronto is tanking. This team has to lose. Toronto made a trade with Boston for defenseman Brandon Carlo last year. They included their first round draft pick. But they only lose their draft pick if Toronto is outside of the bottom five in the league. Right now Toronto has the fifth-worst record. They have the No. 5 pick in the draft. So they would keep their pick. This team has two games left. They have to lose both of them. Toronto has lost five straight games. The Leafs are 2-12 at home. Dallas has won three straight. They are focusing on the playoffs. Dallas will get the win here.
Best of Luck – Strike Point Sports
Jason Sharpe
Monday April 13th 2026-3 Unit Play Take #47 New York Rangers -145 over Florida (7:07pm est):
The New York Rangers have been a much better team on the road this year than at home. They have beat this Florida in both of their head to head battles this season. The Panthers ended a five game road trip with a win on Saturday but this team looks to be done. It's been a long grueling past three years for Florida as they won back to back Stanley Cup titles but will fail to make the playoffs this season. I can't imagine they have much left in the tank especially after a nice victory over the weekend.
Play New York to win this game.
Thank you and good luck,
Jason Sharpe
Griffin Murphy
3-Unit Play. Take #48 Panthers (+115) Over Rangers (9:40p.m., Monday, April 13th)Yes we understand both of these teams are out of the playoffs, and this game means nothing as far as the postseason goes. We like Florida; however, we want revenge for being beaten twice by New York this season. The Panthers lost 5-1 to the Rangers back in January, and 3-1 back on March 29th, which is still fresh in their memory. This is their penultimate game of the season and we expect them to get some payback here, and close the season out strong with only the Red Wings left on their schedule before they call it a season.
Griffin Murphy
Nick Menken
6 Unit: NHL Take #44 TB Lightning (60-MIN Line: ML, -125) over DET Red Wings (7:00p.m, Monday, April 13th)The Detroit Red Wings travel to Tampa tonight for a matchup where the stakes couldn't be more lopsided. While the Red Wings have officially been eliminated from playoff contention, the Tampa Bay Lightning are in the heat of a high-stakes race for the Atlantic Division crown. With only two games left, the Lightning are trailing the Sabres and Canadiens by just two points, leaving them with no room for error. Facing a "depleted" Red Wings squad that is essentially playing for pride, Tampa Bay should control the pace from the opening draw. Expect the Lightning to lean on their championship experience and home-ice advantage to end this one early. Given the massive gap in motivation and roster health, there is little reason to believe Detroit can push this into extra time. Tampa will be looking to secure the two points as quickly as possible to preserve energy for their season finale. Take the Tampa Bay Lightning on the 60-Minute Regulation Line (3-Way Moneyline) over the Red Wings.
Nick Menken
2 Unit: NHL Take #53 MIN Wild ML (+105) over STL Blues (8:00p.m, Monday, April 13th)
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.
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.
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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!
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!