Just starting a little record for myself. Was mainly an NFL bettor but NHL has become more decent as of late.
Thursday's picks
Dallas @ New York Islanders
Dallas lost 5-4 last week so I'm a bit concerned, but it was a close game and Dallas is a top team that just shut out another top team (the Rangers)the other night.
pick: Dallas 3-1
Vancouver @ Carolina
Canucks are the heavy favorites here but they just barely lost to one of the worst teams the Blue Jackets. I think they'll bounce back and trash Carolina.
pick: Vancouver 4-2
Los Angeles @ Columbus
I'll give the nod to CBJ. They may be bad but they just beat CBJ, they play at home, and the LA Kings who are exactly who we think they are.
Philadelphia @ Montreal
Philadelphia will win by at least 2 goals here. Montreal's riding high on their 2 win streak, also beating a surging Devil's team, but I don't think they'll beat the orange and black juggernauts.
pick: Philadelphia 5-2
Calgary @ Tampa Bay
Calgary is just ever so slightly better than TB. Normally I'd give the edge to the home team when two teams are closely matched but TB just looks defeated as of late.
pick: Calgary 2-1
NY Rangers @ St. Louis Blues
I think Elliott will keep it close for the Blues but I think the NYR will score the points needed to take the W.
pick: NY Rangers 2-1
Detroit @ Nashville
Continuing on their hot streak, Detroit should beat the Preds pretty handily.
pick: Detroit 3-1
Washington @ Winnipeg
They split the last 2 games with the Caps winning at home and losing in Winnipeg, so I expect the trend to continue and the Jets should come out on top.
pick: Winnipeg 3-1
Edmonton @ Phoenix
A close match, but playing at home and having already beaten the oilers this season should give them the confidence to do it again.
pick: Phoenix 3-2
Colorado@ San Jose
Something's going on in San Jose and it's not something good. I think Colorado will win again in the rematch.
pick: Colorado 3-2
I would most certainly parlay Philly with the Over and Vancouver for a 3 roll. I'll probably parlay Dallas and Detroit for a 2 roll. Those are the ones I'm most confident in. The Rangers underdog bet would be a decent one as well.