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Monday 14th of January 2019
Doc's Sports
4-Unit Play. #084. Take Edmonton (-120) over Buffalo (Monday, January 14 at 9:05p.m.)
As per this selection on Edmonton, we simply cannot believe this team is this bad. They have the best player in the game wearing their colors and are still getting outworked on a nightly basis - last time to the Arizona Coyotes who are ravaged with injuries. Tonight it?s time to put up or shut up for this team. They take on a Sabres team who is in free-fall mode, as they are 3-6-1 in their last 10 and have been outscored 9-6 in their last two losses. Their defensive side has struggled mightily of late, and their goaltending is not doing them any favors. Buffalo is also in a great play against spot tonight as they are just 0-5 int heir last 5 games playing on 1-day rest and 2-6 in their last 8 games overall. Edmonton, on the other hand, is 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 5 or more goals in their previous game. Look, we have a future on Edmonton over their season points total, and as of right now, it?s up in the air. It?s time for the Oilers to string together some wins, and it starts tonight against a fading Buffalo team. If they can?t win on home ice against the Sabres, it?s time to stick a fork in them.
Robert Ferringo
2-Unit Play. Take #75 Minnesota (-120) over Philadelphia (7 p.m., Monday, Jan. 14)
I would be going bigger on this play but it almost looks like a trap line. The Flyers are terrible. They are coming off another loss last night and they are just 1-9 in their last 10 games and they are just 4-14 in their last 18 games overall. Minnesota is rock solid and they are coming off a disappointing upset loss to Detroit. They had won four of their last five games before that, including three of four on the road, and I think this team will rebound from Saturday?s dud.
Carpe diem. Good luck.
Indian Cowboy
8-Unit Play. #075. Take Minnesota (-120) over Philadelphia (Monday, January 14 at 7:05p.m.)
As per this selection on Minnesota, we believe it's bounce-back time for the Wild. The Wild were simply embarrassed in their latest loss, a 5-2 home loss to the Red Wings - a game in which they mustered just 18 shots on net, a two days after getting outshot 14-0 in their period of a 3-2 loss to Winnipeg. Coach Boudreau made his feelings known, calling it the worst game they've played since he's been in charge. Minnesota is a veteran squad and under the leadership of a great coach who knows which buttons to push. We fully expect Minnesota to bounce-back in a big way tonight and turn in an effort that will leave their coach pleased. And there is no better opponent to do so against than the lowly Flyers who are 1-9 in their last 10 games and have seen their goal scoring complete vanish. The Flyers have scored just 9 goals in their last 5 games, and against a good defensive team like the Wild, we don't expect them to bust out tonight. The Wild are in a great play on spot, as they are 5-0 in their last 5 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game. They are also 20-7 in their last 27 following a loss of 3 goals or more and are 4-1 in their last 5 road games. The Flyers, on the other hand, are brutal, going just 2-7 int heir last 9 against the West, 3-12 int heir last 15 Monday games, 1-5 in their last 5 home games, and 3-14 in their last 17 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Raphael Esparza (VSI)
3 Unit Play. Take #82 Boston -1.5 +145 over Montreal (7:35p.m., Monday January 14)
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Vernon Croy
4-Unit Play. Take #081-082 Montreal/Boston GAME TOTAL UNDER 5.5 +100 (Monday, January 14 at 10:00 PM ET)
Take Montreal/Boston UNDER as my 4-Unit NHL Smash for Monday night. This pick falls into one of my top NHL systems and we have 2 very hot goalies coming into this game. Montreal has averaged just 1.5 goals per game in their last 10 games against the Bruins and they have allowed just 2.2 goals per game over their last 5 games. Boston has allowed just 2.2 goals per game as well over their last 5 games and just 2.4 goals per game at home this season. The over/under is 0-6 the last 6 games play between these 2 teams and the over/under is 0-7 for Montreal on their last 7 games overall. The over/under is 7-18-2 for the Bruins in the last 27 games when playing a team that has a winning record and the over/under is 2-8-1 for the Bruins in the last 11 games when their opponent allows 2 goals are last in their previous game. Play the UNDER as we move to 20-7 with my last 27 NHL picks.
Scott Spreitzer
3-Unit Play: Take 80 Devils -155 over Blackhawks (7:05 p.m., Monday, Jan.14)
I'm backing New Jersey on Monday. The Blackhawks continue to struggle to land in the win column due to poor play on the defensive end more than anything else. They allow their goaltenders to get peppered too often, allowing 113 shots on goal during their current 3-game losing streak. Chicago ranks 30th out of 31 teams in penalty killing, SOG allowed, and goals allowed per game. New Jersey snapped a 3-game skid last time out with a win over the Flyers and I expect the Devils to make it two straight tonight. The Devils are above .500 at home this season and have won three of their last four on home ice, allowing just six goals in four games. NJ enters on a 10-4 run when hosting Chicago and we'll back them here. I'm playing the Devils on Monday. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
Alan Harris
4 Unit Play. Take #2575/2576 Minnesota Wild vs Philadelphia Flyers Under 6 (7:05 PM, Monday, January 14)
Two teams that have been trending to the under will meet when the Minnesota Wild hit the road to take on the Flyers at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA on Monday night. Devan Dubnyk (17-15-3, 2.62 GAA, .914 save %) will get the call in goal for the Wild and he will be opposed by Carter Hart (3-5-1, 2.54 GAA, .916 save %), who is scheduled to get the call between the pipes for the Flyers. The Wild have posted a 5-2 record to the under in their last seven games where they faced a team that scored two goals or less in their previous game and they have gone an excellent 10-4 to the under in their last fourteen games overall. The Flyers have been an under team as well in the spot they are in here tonight as they are a perfect 4-0 to the under in their last four games where they played with one day of rest and they are an impressive 7-0 to the under in their last seven games where they faced a team from the Western Conference. They are also 4-0 to the under off a game where they allowed five goals or more and they are 5-2 to the under in their last seven home games. Throw in the fact that these two teams are a perfect 3-0-2 to the under in their last five head to head meetings and that's where we'll have our play as we expect both Dubnyk and Hart to play well in Philly on Monday night.
Mike Davis
2-Unit Play. Take 'Over' 6.5 Colorado at Toronto (Monday, January 14th at 7:00 p.m)
This is a great matchup for both teams. Both teams like to get out in open ice and create scoring opportunities and I look for there to be plenty of them tonight. The Over is 5-1-1 in the last seven meetings between these two teams and I certainly see this one sailing over the total. I wouldn't be shocked at all to see one of these teams score 7 goals.
Take Over
Best of luck -- Mike
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Strike Point Sports
4-Unit Play. Take #75 Minnesota (-115) over Philadelphia (7:05 p.m. Monday Jan. 14)
Arguably, the Minnesota Wild are coming off their worst performance of the season and were actually booed out of their own building by fans Saturday night. Minnesota was embarrassed by the Red Wings in a 5-2 stomping and will look to bounce back tonight against Philadelphia. Look, after a major loss on that level where fans, management and coaches are all calling out the players, I fully anticipate the Wild to blow the Flyers out tonight. The Flyers have been dreadful over their last ten games owning a 1-7-2 record over the stretch and have some major issues on both ends of the ice. Minnesota has the better offense, defense, power play, goaltender and lines in this match-up. The Wild are 5-0 in their last 5 games after allowing 5 or more goals in their previous and 4-1 in their last 5 games on the road. Philadelphia is 3-12 in their last Monday games and 1-7 in their last 8 games playing on 1 day of rest. Take the Wild tonight on the road.
Best of Luck-Strike Point Sports
Jason Sharpe
Monday January 14th 2019-
4 Unit Play Take #75 Minnesota -115 over Philadelphia (7:05pm est):
Minnesota head coach Bruce Boudreau had some strong words after the Wild's last game by stating: "the worst game we have played since I have been here as coach". That's a pretty bold statement coming from the 3rd year head coach of Minnesota. This is still a decent team and one of only two in the Western Conference to post back to back 100+ point seasons coming into this year. The Wild have won 4 of their last 5 road games as well going into this one tonight.
The Philadelphia Flyers come in with the lowest amount of points in the NHL currently and they also have the worst goal differential in the league. They have dropped 9 of their last 10 games and that lone win was by one goal in a game they were badly outplayed as they were outshot 38 to 22 in the contest. Philadelphia is dealing with a ton of injuries right now. The Flyers have really struggled against the better teams in the league this year going just 4-19 overall when playing a team ranked in the top 16 in the NHL in the Sagarin Ratings (Minnesota is 15th currently).
Take Minnesota here.
Thank you and good luck,
Jason Sharpe
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Doc's Sports
4-Unit Play. #084. Take Edmonton (-120) over Buffalo (Monday, January 14 at 9:05p.m.)As per this selection on Edmonton, we simply cannot believe this team is this bad. They have the best player in the game wearing their colors and are still getting outworked on a nightly basis - last time to the Arizona Coyotes who are ravaged with injuries. Tonight it?s time to put up or shut up for this team. They take on a Sabres team who is in free-fall mode, as they are 3-6-1 in their last 10 and have been outscored 9-6 in their last two losses. Their defensive side has struggled mightily of late, and their goaltending is not doing them any favors. Buffalo is also in a great play against spot tonight as they are just 0-5 int heir last 5 games playing on 1-day rest and 2-6 in their last 8 games overall. Edmonton, on the other hand, is 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 5 or more goals in their previous game. Look, we have a future on Edmonton over their season points total, and as of right now, it?s up in the air. It?s time for the Oilers to string together some wins, and it starts tonight against a fading Buffalo team. If they can?t win on home ice against the Sabres, it?s time to stick a fork in them.
Robert Ferringo
2-Unit Play. Take #75 Minnesota (-120) over Philadelphia (7 p.m., Monday, Jan. 14)I would be going bigger on this play but it almost looks like a trap line. The Flyers are terrible. They are coming off another loss last night and they are just 1-9 in their last 10 games and they are just 4-14 in their last 18 games overall. Minnesota is rock solid and they are coming off a disappointing upset loss to Detroit. They had won four of their last five games before that, including three of four on the road, and I think this team will rebound from Saturday?s dud.
Carpe diem. Good luck.
Indian Cowboy
8-Unit Play. #075. Take Minnesota (-120) over Philadelphia (Monday, January 14 at 7:05p.m.)As per this selection on Minnesota, we believe it's bounce-back time for the Wild. The Wild were simply embarrassed in their latest loss, a 5-2 home loss to the Red Wings - a game in which they mustered just 18 shots on net, a two days after getting outshot 14-0 in their period of a 3-2 loss to Winnipeg. Coach Boudreau made his feelings known, calling it the worst game they've played since he's been in charge. Minnesota is a veteran squad and under the leadership of a great coach who knows which buttons to push. We fully expect Minnesota to bounce-back in a big way tonight and turn in an effort that will leave their coach pleased. And there is no better opponent to do so against than the lowly Flyers who are 1-9 in their last 10 games and have seen their goal scoring complete vanish. The Flyers have scored just 9 goals in their last 5 games, and against a good defensive team like the Wild, we don't expect them to bust out tonight. The Wild are in a great play on spot, as they are 5-0 in their last 5 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game. They are also 20-7 in their last 27 following a loss of 3 goals or more and are 4-1 in their last 5 road games. The Flyers, on the other hand, are brutal, going just 2-7 int heir last 9 against the West, 3-12 int heir last 15 Monday games, 1-5 in their last 5 home games, and 3-14 in their last 17 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Raphael Esparza (VSI)
3 Unit Play. Take #82 Boston -1.5 +145 over Montreal (7:35p.m., Monday January 14)has no picks
Vernon Croy
4-Unit Play. Take #081-082 Montreal/Boston GAME TOTAL UNDER 5.5 +100 (Monday, January 14 at 10:00 PM ET)Take Montreal/Boston UNDER as my 4-Unit NHL Smash for Monday night. This pick falls into one of my top NHL systems and we have 2 very hot goalies coming into this game. Montreal has averaged just 1.5 goals per game in their last 10 games against the Bruins and they have allowed just 2.2 goals per game over their last 5 games. Boston has allowed just 2.2 goals per game as well over their last 5 games and just 2.4 goals per game at home this season. The over/under is 0-6 the last 6 games play between these 2 teams and the over/under is 0-7 for Montreal on their last 7 games overall. The over/under is 7-18-2 for the Bruins in the last 27 games when playing a team that has a winning record and the over/under is 2-8-1 for the Bruins in the last 11 games when their opponent allows 2 goals are last in their previous game. Play the UNDER as we move to 20-7 with my last 27 NHL picks.
Scott Spreitzer
3-Unit Play: Take 80 Devils -155 over Blackhawks (7:05 p.m., Monday, Jan.14)I'm backing New Jersey on Monday. The Blackhawks continue to struggle to land in the win column due to poor play on the defensive end more than anything else. They allow their goaltenders to get peppered too often, allowing 113 shots on goal during their current 3-game losing streak. Chicago ranks 30th out of 31 teams in penalty killing, SOG allowed, and goals allowed per game. New Jersey snapped a 3-game skid last time out with a win over the Flyers and I expect the Devils to make it two straight tonight. The Devils are above .500 at home this season and have won three of their last four on home ice, allowing just six goals in four games. NJ enters on a 10-4 run when hosting Chicago and we'll back them here. I'm playing the Devils on Monday. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
Alan Harris
4 Unit Play. Take #2575/2576 Minnesota Wild vs Philadelphia Flyers Under 6 (7:05 PM, Monday, January 14)Two teams that have been trending to the under will meet when the Minnesota Wild hit the road to take on the Flyers at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA on Monday night. Devan Dubnyk (17-15-3, 2.62 GAA, .914 save %) will get the call in goal for the Wild and he will be opposed by Carter Hart (3-5-1, 2.54 GAA, .916 save %), who is scheduled to get the call between the pipes for the Flyers. The Wild have posted a 5-2 record to the under in their last seven games where they faced a team that scored two goals or less in their previous game and they have gone an excellent 10-4 to the under in their last fourteen games overall. The Flyers have been an under team as well in the spot they are in here tonight as they are a perfect 4-0 to the under in their last four games where they played with one day of rest and they are an impressive 7-0 to the under in their last seven games where they faced a team from the Western Conference. They are also 4-0 to the under off a game where they allowed five goals or more and they are 5-2 to the under in their last seven home games. Throw in the fact that these two teams are a perfect 3-0-2 to the under in their last five head to head meetings and that's where we'll have our play as we expect both Dubnyk and Hart to play well in Philly on Monday night.
Mike Davis
2-Unit Play. Take 'Over' 6.5 Colorado at Toronto (Monday, January 14th at 7:00 p.m)This is a great matchup for both teams. Both teams like to get out in open ice and create scoring opportunities and I look for there to be plenty of them tonight. The Over is 5-1-1 in the last seven meetings between these two teams and I certainly see this one sailing over the total. I wouldn't be shocked at all to see one of these teams score 7 goals.
Take Over
Best of luck -- Mike
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Strike Point Sports
4-Unit Play. Take #75 Minnesota (-115) over Philadelphia (7:05 p.m. Monday Jan. 14)
Arguably, the Minnesota Wild are coming off their worst performance of the season and were actually booed out of their own building by fans Saturday night. Minnesota was embarrassed by the Red Wings in a 5-2 stomping and will look to bounce back tonight against Philadelphia. Look, after a major loss on that level where fans, management and coaches are all calling out the players, I fully anticipate the Wild to blow the Flyers out tonight. The Flyers have been dreadful over their last ten games owning a 1-7-2 record over the stretch and have some major issues on both ends of the ice. Minnesota has the better offense, defense, power play, goaltender and lines in this match-up. The Wild are 5-0 in their last 5 games after allowing 5 or more goals in their previous and 4-1 in their last 5 games on the road. Philadelphia is 3-12 in their last Monday games and 1-7 in their last 8 games playing on 1 day of rest. Take the Wild tonight on the road.
Best of Luck-Strike Point Sports
Jason Sharpe
Monday January 14th 2019-4 Unit Play Take #75 Minnesota -115 over Philadelphia (7:05pm est):
Minnesota head coach Bruce Boudreau had some strong words after the Wild's last game by stating: "the worst game we have played since I have been here as coach". That's a pretty bold statement coming from the 3rd year head coach of Minnesota. This is still a decent team and one of only two in the Western Conference to post back to back 100+ point seasons coming into this year. The Wild have won 4 of their last 5 road games as well going into this one tonight.
The Philadelphia Flyers come in with the lowest amount of points in the NHL currently and they also have the worst goal differential in the league. They have dropped 9 of their last 10 games and that lone win was by one goal in a game they were badly outplayed as they were outshot 38 to 22 in the contest. Philadelphia is dealing with a ton of injuries right now. The Flyers have really struggled against the better teams in the league this year going just 4-19 overall when playing a team ranked in the top 16 in the NHL in the Sagarin Ratings (Minnesota is 15th currently).
Take Minnesota here.
Thank you and good luck,
Jason Sharpe
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