Hotcross NHL 2018-19 Thread

[pimike]

I have been on an extended break. Nothing was going right and I was not being selective enough. I'll be back on soon with a few more comments.

A game I really like tonight...

Friday Dec.14

PITTSBURGH -0.5 +100 // 5 units to win 5

Nice!!! Shoot I just saw it now though!!

Get hot now!!

Merry Christmas bud!

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Mike - appreciated your comments from a couple weeks ago, kinda woke me up and sometimes its hard for me to take a break when I get off-track, but you came right out and said the obvious....it helped.

The point of this thread, and I said it in the original post, was to be more selective this year, more disciplined, to improve my win percentage and profits.

It doesn't mean that every pick will win, but to focus on what I think are the very best picks. Even then, units risked are on a scale, rather than flat bet amount.

Ok having said that, still want to post my updated records, will get to it soon, been busy and I like to take the time to verify before I post the record.


I do have a pick for the early games, and looking at the later games right now...

Tuesday Dec.18

NY RANGERS -0.5 +120 regulation win // 1 unit to win 1.20

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FLORIDA +105 ML // 3 units to win 3.15

FLORIDA -1.5 +265 alternative puckline // 3.78 units to win 10.01

Panthers at Sabres

[Hman]

GL tonight HC

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WINNIPEG -168 regulation only moneyline // 5.04 units to win 3
*push if game goes to Overtime

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2-1 W/L on Tuesday was a winning night. Will update overall record after this weekend.

Saturday Dec.22

DETROIT +115 first period only moneyline // 1 unit to win 1.15
*push if tied end of 1p

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MONTREAL +130 first period only moneyline // 3 units to win 3.90
*push if tied end of 1p

ST.LOUIS +170 regulation only mmoneyline // 1 unit to win 1.70
*push if game goes to Overtime

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1-0-1 yesterday made for a small profitable day with the +170 St.Louis pick coming in. Will update Overall record after today's games.

Sunday Dec.23

FLORIDA -0.5 +157 regulation win // 1 unit to win 1.57
FLORIDA -1.5 +255 alternative puckline // 1 unit to win 2.55

PHILADELPHIA -0.5 +155 regulation win // 1 unit to win 1.55
PHILADELPHIA -1.5 +243 alternative puckline // 1 unit to win 2.43


still checking the later games....

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sorry that was a typo yesterday's record was 1-1-1 W/L/D for a small profit.

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SAN JOSE -246 regulation only moneyline // 4.92 units to win 2
*push if game goes to Overtime

VEGAS -0.5 -115 regulation win // 2.30 units to win 2

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Week 8 results: Monday Nov.19 – Sunday Nov.25

--------Nov.19----------
+2.00 NASHVILLE -0.5 -115 regulation win ---> score 3-2 home win vs TB

--------Nov.21----------
+1.05 NEW JERSEY -0.5 +105 regulation win ---> score 5-2 home win vs MTL
- 2.00 UNDER 6 +105 OTT@MINN ---> score 6-4 OTT road loss at MINN
+2.90 OVERTIME +290 VGS@ARIZ ---> score 3-2 VGS road Overtime win at ARIZ
- 1.00 LA KINGS -0.5 +160 regulation win ---> score 7-3 home loss vs COL
- 1.00 LA KINGS -1.5 +280 alternative puckline

--------Nov.23----------
+1.75 PHILADELPHIA -1.5 +175 puckline ---> score 5-2 home win vs VANC
- 3.24 OVER 6 -108 PITT@BOS ---> score 6-4 OTT road loss at MINN
- 2.00 OTTAWA +145 ML ---> score 2-1 home loss vs CBJ
- 2.00 OVERTIME +300 TOR@LAK ---> score 5-1 LAK home loss vs TOR

--------Nov.24----------
- 4.00 CAROLINA -1.5 +175 puckline ---> score 4-1 road loss at NYI

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Week 8 = -7.54 units (W/L = 4-7 = .363 pct)
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*as of End Week 8:
OVERALL THREAD = +18.59 units (W/L = 45-50-1 = .473 pct)
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Week 9 results: Monday Nov.26 – Sunday Dec.2

--------Nov.27----------
- 4.50 PHILADELPHIA -0.5 -150 regulation win ---> score 4-3 home loss vs OTT
- 1.00 SAN JOSE -0.5 +115 regulation win ---> score 3-2 road Overtime loss at BUF

--------Nov.28----------
- 3.00 FLORIDA -0.5 -115 regulation win ---> score 3-2 home loss vs ANA
- 2.00 FLORIDA -1.5 +165 puckline

--------Nov.29----------
+3.00 TAMPA BAY -0.5 -135 regulation win ---> score 5-4 home win in regulation vs BUF
- 3.00 UNDER 6 +100 CHI@WPG ---> score 6-5 CHI road loss at WPG

--------Dec.1----------
- 3.50 SAN JOSE -175 ML---> score 6-2 road loss at OTT

--------Dec.2----------
- 2.50 CAROLINA -1.5 +200 regulation win ---> score 2-0 road loss at LAK
- 3.00 CAROLINA -0.5 +100 regulation win

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Week 9 = -19.50 units (W/L = 1-8 = .111 pct)
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*as of End Week 9:
OVERALL THREAD = -0.91 units (W/L = 46-58-1 = .442 pct)
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Week 10 results: Monday Dec.3 – Sunday Dec.9
No Picks

Week 11 results: Monday Dec.10 – Sunday Dec.16
--------Dec.14----------
+5.00 PITTSBURGH -0.5 +100 regulation win ---> score 5-3 home win vs BOS


Week 12 results: Monday Dec.17 – Sunday Dec.23

--------Dec.18----------
+ 1.20 NY RANGERS -0.5 +120 regulation win ---> score 3-1 home win vs ANA
+ 3.15 FLORIDA +105 ML ---> score 5-2 road win at BUF
+10.01 FLORIDA -1.5 +265 alternative puckline
- 5.04 WINNIPEG -168 regulation only ML ---> score 4-1 road loss at LAK

--------Dec.22----------
- 1.00 DETROIT +115 first period only ML ---> score 2-0 FLA lead end 1p (final 2-1 home loss)
+0 push MONTREAL +130 first period only ML ---> score 1-1 tie end 1p (final 4-3 road Overtime win at VGS)
+1.70 ST.LOUIS +170 regulation only ML ---> score 3-1 road win at CGY

--------Dec.23----------
+1.57 FLORIDA -0.5 +157 regulation win ---> score 6-3 road win at CHI
+2.55 FLORIDA -1.5 +255 alternative puckline
- 1.00 PHILADELPHIA -0.5 +155 regulation win---> score 3-2 road Shootout winat NYR
- 1.00 PHILADELPHIA -1.5 +243 alternative puckline
+0 push SAN JOSE -246 regulation only ML ---> score 4-3 home Shootout loss vs ARIZ
- 2.30 VEGAS -0.5 -115 regulation win ---> score 4-3 home Overtime loss vs LAK

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Weeks 10,11,12 = +14.84 units (W/L = 7-5-2 = .583 pct)
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OVERALL THREAD = +13.93 units (W/L = 53-63-3 = .456 pct)
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Everything current now. Checked a couple times for any errors, should be clean.

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Saturday Dec.29

DALLAS -1.5 +114 puckline // 3.50 units to win 3.99


I'm working on the card now, might have a couple more picks, but locked this one now

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EDMONTON +117 ML // 1 unit to win 1.17

Honestly this pick I have little confidence in, but the reason for playing it because if I was taking the Sharks in this game as the road favorite, I'd feel the same way. Sharks are the better team, and the Oilers have been in poor form, but they have not yet won the first 3 games into the current 5-game homestand. I've seen the Sharks play like clowns in this spot - early start time in Canada, losing 6-2 in Ottawa a while back. 1 unit on the Oilers at plus money to break their losing streak.

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LA KINGS +120 regulation only moneyline // 2 units to win 2.40
*push if game goes to Overtime


Not sure if people realize the Golden Knights are starting Malcolm Subban today, not Fleury. Subban did ok in his last appearance, losing 1-0 score, but he is now 0-5 W/L on the season. Meantime the Kings and goalie Jonathan Quick are playing better

if you don't have the regulation only ML option available to you, I think Kings still the pick. For me, I like to take the OT result out of the equation sometimes.

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BOSTON -108 ML // 3.24 units to win 3

Bruins have lost past 2 games, but Buffalo is the team they are chasing in the division.

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ST.LOUIS +108 regulation only ML // 3 units to win 3.24
*push if game goes to Overtime


shouldn't be playing this many games today....working thru the card as I go thru the numbers....this is what happens

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Week 13 results: Monday Dec.24 – Sunday Dec.30

--------Dec.29----------
+3.99 DALLAS -1.5 +114 puckline ---> score 5-1 home win vs DET
- 1.00 EDMONTON +117 ML ---> score 7-4 home loss vs SJ
- 2.00 LA KINGS +120 regulation only ML ---> score 4-1 home loss vs VGS
+3.00 BOSTON -108 ML ---> score 3-2 road Overtime win at BUF
- 3.00 ST.LOUIS +108 ML ---> score 6-1 home loss vs PITT


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Week 13 = +0.99 units (W/L = 2-3 = .400 pct)
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OVERALL THREAD = +14.92 units (W/L = 55-66-3 = .454 pct)
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I screwed that up by adding more picks. Should have just played my first best play on Dallas.

Not playing the one game on Sunday's schedule, so the records are up to date.

[pimike]

Let’s add units here 2019. Nice job with 2018!!!

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Tuesday Jan.1 - Winter Classic

BOSTON -175 regulation only ML // 8.75 units to win 5
*push if game goes to Overtime

OVERTIME +295 BOS@CHI // 1 unit to win 2.95


this is the way I'm playing this game. I'd agree with anyone who says it's a bad idea to lay such high chalk in NHL most of the time. I'm going with some prior history in these situations involving the Winter Classic outdoor games - meaning Overtime and/or 1-goal outcome. At the same time, Blackhawks goalie Cam Ward isn't very good and Bruins are the better team, although Chicago has been uptrending themselves here as of late. The last thing I'll offer as a comment is the venue is outdoors at the Notre Dame football stadium in South Bend, Indiana - which would mean it's more of a home field for Chicago - but I'm discounting any real importance to that.

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Yesterday net win 4 units

Wed. Jan.2

COLORADO -0.5 +160 regulation win // 2 units to win 3.20

Bunch of reasons for this pick.I don't have ttime to explain now. Bottom llne this game no worse than a coin flip.

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Bad game by Mr. MacKinnon last night

Thurs. Jan.3

MONTREAL -0.5 -125 regulation win // 3 units to win 2.40

ST.LOUIS -0.5 +170 regulation win // 1 units to win 1.70

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2-0 on Thursday for +4.10 units, brings week to up +6.10 units. Will update record after Sunday's games.

Saturday Jan.5

LA KINGS -115 ML // 5.75 units to win 5


Gonna hold my comments and reasons for this big play on the late game in Los Angeles vs. the Oilers.

Studying the rest of today's card now...

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Saturday Jan.5 - adding :: Early Game

MINNESOTA -175 ML // 8.75 units to win 5


This is a game Minnesota has to win against a bad Ottawa team who has a number of injuries. Wild are 5-2 W/L this year against the Atlantic division.

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Minnesota now up 4-2 score early in the 3rd period. Should hold up for the win.

I have no doubt about the LA Kings pick for the nightcap. Of course, there is always a possibility for an unexpected outcome, but I have complete confidence for the winning pick. My objective is to remain in this mindset thru the season, in all sports.

No additional picks for today.

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Week 14 results: Monday Dec.31 – Sunday Jan.6

--------Jan.1----------
+5.00 BOSTON -175 regulation only ML ---> score 4-2 road win at CHI (Winter Classic at Notre Dame)
- 1.00 OVERTIME +295 BOS@CHI

--------Jan.2----------
- 2.00 COLORADO -0.5 +160 regulation win ---> score 5-4 home loss vs SJ

--------Jan.3----------
+2.40 MONTREAL -0.5 -125 regulation win ---> score 2-0 home win vs VANC
+1.70 ST.LOUIS -0.5 +170 regulation win ---> score 5-2 home win vs WSH

--------Jan.5----------
+5.00 MINNESOTA -175 ML ---> score 4-3 road win at OTT
+5.00 LA KINGS -115 ML ---> score 4-0 home win vs EDM

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Week 14 = +16.10 units (W/L = 5-2 = .714 pct)
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OVERALL THREAD = +31.02 units (W/L = 60-68-3 = .468 pct)
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Approximately halfway thru the regular season.

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Monday Jan.7

MINNESOTA -1.5 +260 alternative puckline // 1 unit to win 2.60

[Catalyst]

Hotcross Up +31 units NICE! I went against you tonight for Montreal even though they've lost 8 straight to Wild i think tonight's the night! We'll see!

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Lost one unit yesterday because Minnesota only won the game 1-0 score

Tuesday Jan.8

OVER 6.5 -105 COL@WPG // 2.10 units to win 2

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Easily won that Over last night

Wed. Jan.9

COLORADO +160 ML // 1 unit to win 1.60

Colorado at Calgary. Although its a back to back for the Avalanche and they've been cold, they played ok against Winnipeg last night despite the 7-4 score. Varlamov is starting in net. Also my biggest angle here is this is the third and final game between these teams this year. Calgary won the first time 6-5, then second game 3-2 overtime win. I think the Avs are coming out of their funk and don't want to give up a season sweep against the Flames. So one unit at +160 on the road squad is my play.

[keely85]

Not lookin good so far. Avs not looking as sharp as earlier in the season

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Avs get a chance to tie it on this power play near the end of 1p

Varlamov did give up a stinker on the second goal. I like him as the net minder much more than Grubauer. But they are both playing subpar.

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And they SCORE even strength with 19 seconds remaining 1p. Score 2-2

Avs the playing better team so far. I'd argue they did last night iin Winnipeg also

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lost last night one unit, back to even units for the week

Thursday Jan.10

COLUMBUS +100 ML // 2 units to win 2


will have a pick or two for the later games....

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Thursday Jan.10 - adding ::

ST.LOUIS -133 regulation only moneyline // 3.99 units to win 3
*push if game goes to Overtime

OVERTIME +310 MTL@STL // 1 unit to win 3.10

OVERTIME +310 WPG@MINN // 1 unit to win 3.10


still looking at the later games....

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Thursday Jan.10 - adding ::

FLORIDA +105 ML // 2 units to win 2.10


still looking at the West coast games, not sure if any more picks....

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Thursday Jan.10 - adding ::

SAN JOSE +110 ML // 5 units to win 5.50


Vegas won 7 in a row overall, and have beat the Sharks the previous 3 meetings.

Look at the teams Vegas beat in this winning streak tho.... COL, at LAK, at ARIZ, LAK, at ANA, NJ, NYR

San Jose won 4 in a row, arguably against equally unimpressive opponents except Tampa.... at COL, TB, LAK, EDM

Vegas has 3 recent injuries besides losing Pirri demoted to AHL... Reilly Smith, William Carrier, Colin Miller

Sharks missing 2 defensemen... Vlasic and Braun

Also it's the birthday of Sharks goalie Martin Jones...and he did not play in the Sharks previous game on Tuesday.