Saturday Men’s NCAA-B Pick

St. Bonaventure hosts Davidson tonight. St. Bonny has a home win record of 6-1 while Davidson’s away record is 1-2. Taking Bonny by a basket.

Today’s pick:

St. Bonaventure +1.5

Saturday NHL Pick

Buffalo Sabres match up against Detroit Red Wings at home. Chad Johnson is expected in net for the Sabres. In the last meeting between these two clubs, Buffalo won 2-1 in Detroit. Look for the Western New Yorkers to prevail today.

Today’s pick:

Buffalo Sabres

Friday NCAA Men’s Basketball Pick

UTEP and Rice square off today. We’re leaning towards the UTEP Miners, who are ranked 130 in offensive field goals. Compare that to the Rice Owls, who are ranked 226. The Miners at home average 75 points per game and allow just 68.5. On the flip side, the Rice Owls average 69 points per game but give up 83.4 on the road. The Miners have the edge in points per game, field goals, defense, rebounding, turn overs and bench. The numbers say they should cover the 7.

Today’s pick:

UTEP Miners -7

Thursday Men’s NCAA-B Pick

The Brigham Young Cougars and the St. Mary’s Gaels meet tonight at the McKeon Pavilion in Moraga, CA. St. Mary’s is unbeaten at home with a 10-0 record and have been averaging 81.8 points for, and allowing a stingy 56.8 against on their home court. The Cougars come into this contest with a 0-3 road record and are averaging 74.3 points for, but allowing 80.3 against. Taking the Gaels and laying the 6.5.

Tonight’s pick:

St. Mary’s Gaels -6.5

Wednesday NHL Pick

The Toronto Maple Leafs play back-to-back games tonight when they travel to CONSOL Energy Center to take on the Pittsburgh Penguins. Pittsburgh has owned Toronto, winning the last 7 contests and taking the first 2 of this season. Maybe a tired Leafs’ team is just what the Penguins need to ignite their lethargic offense.

Tonight’s pick:

Pittsburgh Penguins

Tuesday NHL Pick

The Dallas Stars are riding a 5 game point streak and look to continue that streak tonight when they travel to Columbus to take on the Blue Jackets. These 2 clubs met on December 15 when the Stars prevailed 5-1. Kari Lehtonen is expected in net for Dallas and he has an impressive 1.85 GAA against the Blue Jackets. Dallas has been dominant on the road with a 12-3-1 road record and are 5-2 in their last 7 in Columbus. That road dominance should continue tonight.

Tonight’s pick:

Dallas Stars

Monday NHL Pick

The San Jose Sharks head home tonight to take on the Colorado Avalanche. The Sharks have gained momentum after a successful 5 game road trip going 3-1-1. The Avalanche have not had success in San Jose, with a record of 5-21-1 in the last 27 games. Clavin Pickard is confirmed to be between the pipes for Colorado. He brings with him a 5.11 GAA and a .840 SV%. With numbers like that, the Sharks should be able to find the back of the net.

Tonight’s pick:

San Jose Sharks