The Richmond Spiders take on the Old Dominion Monarchs tonight at home in Richmond, Virginia. The Monarchs come into this game with a 0-3 road record and are averaging only 59.7 points on the road. Richmond is 4-1 at home and are averaging 86.2 points on their home court. The Monarchs are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 in Richmond, and the favorites are 5-1 ATS in the last 6. I like the Spiders laying the 4.5.
Tonight’s pick:
Richmond Spiders -4.5
The Vancouver Canucks visit Xcel Energy Center tonight, to take on the Minnesota Wild. Vancouver hasn’t done well against the Western Conference, going 0-5 in their last 5 games. They’ve also been struggling on the road, posting a 0-4 record in their last 4. On the flip side, Minnesota is riding a 6 game point streak, allowing just 3 regulation goals and 5 overall with 3 shutouts during this stretch. Minnesota is tough to beat at home with a stellar record of 10-3-1. With the edge in offense, defense, face offs, discipline and goaltending, the Wild should get this one.
Tonight’s pick:
Minnesota Wild
The red hot Edmonton Oilers take their 5 game winning streak to the TD Garden tonight to take on the Boston Bruins. The Oilers have a less than impressive road record of 4-10-1. In their last 8 visits to Boston they have gone 0-8. The Bruins are starting to play well at home, posting a 4-1 record over their last 5. The Bruins have the edge in offense, defense, power plays, face offs and goaltending. I think the Oilers’ streak ends tonight. Siding with the home team in this one.
Tonight’s pick:
Boston Bruins
LeSean McCoy and his Buffalo Bills travel to Philadelphia to take on his old team, the Eagles. The Bills are ranked 4th in the league in rushing, and McCoy has been a big factor. He has 792 yards rushing and is averaging 4.58 yards per carry. The Eagles have given up 18 passing touchdowns in their last 5 games. With a stat like that, and Tyrod Taylor and Sammy Watkins starting to light it up, the Bills could have a big day today. I like Buffalo and the 1 point in this one.
Today’s pick:
Buffalo Bills +1
A good upset today could be the Buffalo Sabres, hosting the Los Angeles Kings at First Niagara Center. The Kings are playing back-to-back games and have had trouble in Western New York, going 0-6 in their last 6 meetings there and 1-10 overall in Buffalo. Kings have won 6 straight games but that could end tonight.
Tonight’s pick:
Buffalo Sabres
The Anaheim Ducks continue their homestand tonight at Honda Center and look to make it 3 straight wins at the expense of the Carolina Hurricanes. John Gibson is expected in the net for the Ducks tonight. Since he’s been called up from San Diego, he’s been outstanding. In Gibson’s last 4 outings, he has recorded 2 shutouts and has allowed only 3 goals in the other 2 contests. The ‘Canes are 0-4 in their last 4 meetings in Anaheim and with Corey Perry heating up, look for the ‘Canes to be 0-5 after tonight.
Tonight’s pick:
Anaheim Ducks
The Columbus Blue Jackets travel to Winnipeg tonight and their work will be cut out for them. Backup goalie for the Jacks Curtis McElhinney is expected between the pipes. He comes in with an 0-4-1 record and a GAA of 2.77. The Jets have Connor Hellebuyck in the net and he’s been stellar, with a record of 3-0-0 and a GAA of 0,97, Winnipeg has won the last 4 out of 5 meetings between these two clubs. I like our Canadian brothers tonight.
Tonight’s pick:
Winnipeg Jets
