After a disappointing road trip where they went 2-3, the Tampa Bay Lightning will be glad to be back home tonight when they host the St. Louis Blues. The Lightning, who are just 6-10-2 on the road, are a different team when they hit the ice at Amalie Arena, owning an impressive 8-3-3 record. Since the firing of coach Craig Berube last Tuesday, the Blues have won two straight under interim coach Drew Bannister and that is usually the case after a firing, but it never lasts and neither will this one. The Blues are 9-5-0 at Enterprise Center but on the road they are a dismal 6-9-1.
TONIGHT’S PICK: TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING
Monday Men’s NCAA Basketball Pick
The Quinnipiac Bobcats will be in Worcester, Mass. tonight for a matchup with the Holy Cross Crusaders. The Bobcats are 7-3 and #3 in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. The Crusaders have lost four straight and sit in the #8 spot in the Patriot League with a record of 2-8. The Bobcats should have no problem taking care of business tonight. They are averaging 78.8 points per game as opposed to the Crusaders’ 64.3. Quinn is allowing an average of 73.1 points per game while Holy Cross is allowing an average of 79.3. The Bobcats also have the edge in 3-pointers, free throw %, steals, blocked shots, and the list goes on and on.
TONIGHT’S PICK: QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS M/L
Sunday NHL Pick
The Vegas Golden Knights were embarrassed in front of their home crowd on Friday, falling to the lowly Buffalo Sabres, 5-2. Tonight they welcome another sub-500 team to the strip, the Ottawa Senators, and they won’t take this one for granted. The 11-14-0 Senators are a dismal 3-5-0 on the road and are riding a 3-game losing streak. The Champs are 20-6-5 and 11-3-2 at T-Mobile Arena. To say Vegas has dominated Ottawa would be an understatement. The Knights have won 8 straight against the Senators and should come out on top tonight.
TONIGHT’S PICK: VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS
Saturday Men’s NCAA Basketball Pick
The Richmond Spiders have lost two straight but should get back on track tonight when they host the Charlotte 49ers. The Spiders are a perfect 4-0 at Robins Center. They are averaging 78.0 points per game as opposed to the 49ers’ 66.9. They also have the edge in 3-pointers and rebounds. The line is currently Richmond -4.5 and the Spiders are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 home games but don’t sweat the hook. Play it on the money line.
TONIGHT’S PICK: RICHMOND SPIDERS M/L
Friday NHL Pick
The Carolina Hurricanes return home tonight to face the Nashville Predators after knocking off the Detroit Red Wings last night in the Motor City, 2-1. The Canes and the Preds are mirror images of each other. Nashville is 16-13-0 on the season and Carolina is 16-12-1. The goals for and against are almost equal as is the age, height, and weight of the players. The Canes however are an impressive 8-2-1 at PNC Arena. Carolina is playing a back-to-backer tonight but the players are so well conditioned these days it’s not a big deal anymore.
TONIGHT’S PICK: CAROLINA HURRICANES
Thursday NHL Pick
The 15-10-3 Philadelphia Flyers return home tonight to host their Metropolitan rival, the 14-8-3 Washington Capitals. The Broad Street Bullies have won 4 of their last 5 with the only loss coming in OT to the Nashville Predators in Nashville. Tortorella’s boys are clicking and have won the last two meetings with the Caps. They also have the edge in goals scored and goals against.
TONIGHT’S PICK: PHILADELPHIA FLYERS
Wednesday NHL Pick
The Boston Bruins will be in Newark tonight to face the New Jersey Devils. Boston is 18-5-3 overall and an impressive 8-3-2 on the road but will be without a couple of their heavy hitters tonight, center Pavel Zacha and d-man Charlie McAvoy. The Devils are 14-11-1 but have not played well at the Rock, with a record of 5-6-1. The Bruins have had the Devils’ number. Boston has won 6 straight against New Jersey, 8 of the last 9, and despite the injuries are still worth considering.
TONIGHT’S PICK: BOSTON BRUINS