Who would of thought that the Buffalo Sabres would be in 2nd place in the Atlantic in early November? Not many, but they are. The 7-3 Sabres are riding a 3-game winning streak and will head to PNC Arena tonight to face the 7-2-1 Carolina Hurricanes. The Sabres are young, fast, and believe in themselves, and that is a recipe for winning. Buffalo is an impressive 3-1-0 on the road and are averaging 4.3 goals per game. The Canes have owned the Sabres in the past, going 12-1 in the last 13 meetings, but things have changed. Depending on where you shop, the Sabres are around +175 and the Hurricanes will be playing back-to-back games after a grueling battle with the Lightning last night.
TONIGHT’S PICK: BUFFALO SABRES
Thursday NHL Pick
The Calgary Flames are on a rare 2-game home losing streak but I expect they will get back on track tonight when they host the Nashville Predators at Scotiabank Saddledome. The 3-6-1 Preds have also lost 2 straight, 7 of their last 8, and are a dismal 1-6 in their last 7 road games. The 5-3-0 Flames are expected to have Jacob Markström between the pipes and he has been outstanding. Markström is 4-1-0 with a 2.60 GAA and a .903 SV%. On the other side, the Predators are expected to have Juuse Saros guarding the net. Saros is 2-5-1 with a 3.17 GAA and a .898 SV%. The Saddledome will be electric as usual and coach Sutter will have his boys ready.
TONIGHT’S PICK: CALGARY FLAMES
Wednesday NCAA Football Pick
The 3-5 Western Michigan Broncos will be getting 4½ points tonight when they visit the 4-4 Bowling Green Falcons. Both teams had byes last week so all will be rested. The Falcons and Broncos have similar numbers on offense, with the Broncos averaging 305.5 yards per game and the Falcons slightly better at 339.5. The defense however favors the Broncos. Western Michigan is allowing an average of 374.9 points per game as opposed to Bowling Green at 431.1. The Broncos have won the last two meetings with the Falcons, are 5-2 ATS in the last 7 against Bowling Green, and for what it matters, Western Michigan is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 Wednesday games.
TONIGHT’S PICK: WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS +4½
Tuesday NHL Pick
After a successful West Coast road trip, the Tampa Bay Lightning return home tonight to face off with the Ottawa Senators. The Lightning have won 2 straight and 4 of their last 5. The Senators have lost their last 2 and are still winless on the road, at 0-3-0. The Bolts won’t come cheap tonight but are still worth considering. Tampa has won 5 of the last 6 meetings with Ottawa and they are 4-0 in their last 4 against the Senators at Amalie Arena.
TONIGHT’S PICK: TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING
Monday MLB Pick
After splitting a pair in Houston, the Phillies and Astros will play the next three at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. It goes without saying, Philly fans are the most passionate fans in the majors. They will be geared up for this one which will definitely give an edge to Philadelphia. Expected starters will be (R) Noah Syndergaard for the Phillies and (R) Lance McCullers Jr. for the Astros. Thor is 0-0 in the postseason with a 1.69 ERA and a WHIP of just 0.75. McCullers Jr. is also 0-0 in the postseason with a 2.46 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP. You have to tip your hat to Philadelphia for getting to where they are. They swept the Cardinals, 2-0, then they took down the Champs, 3-1, and knocked off the Padres, winning that series, 4-1. This team knows they can beat anybody, any day, and that makes them very dangerous. Moreover, the Phillies are 6-0 in their last 6 following a day off, 5-1 in their last 6 following a loss, and 5-0 in their last 5 home games against a right-handed starter.
TONIGHT’S PICK: PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES
Sunday NHL Pick
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ West Coast road trip has not gone as planned. With last night’s loss to the LA Kings, Toronto has now lost three straight. The 4-4-1-0 Leafs will try to get back on track tonight against the Anaheim Ducks before heading home for a date with the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday. Toronto was one of the best teams in hockey last year and a legitimate Stanley Cup contender. A meeting with Anaheim is just what they need to right the ship. The Ducks are the worst team in hockey, at 1-6-0-1, are dead last in goals per game, averaging just 2.0, and second to last in goals allowed, at 4.4. The Leafs have won 7 of the last 8 meetings and are 7-3 in their last 10 at the Pond. If Toronto can’t beat these hacks then maybe some coaching changes should be made.
TONIGHT’S PICK: TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS
Saturday NHL Pick
The 4-3-1 Florida Panthers will look to capture their 2021-2022 form when they return home to FLA Live Arena for a matinée today with the 4-3-0 Ottawa Senators. Florida has lost 2 straight and 3 of their last 4 but let’s not forget, the Panthers had the best regular season record in hockey last year so it’s just a matter of time before they start clicking. These are not the same old Senators, but as in years past, they are struggling on the road and come into this one at 0-2-0. Florida is 2-0-1 in Sunrise and has won 6 of the last 7 meetings with Ottawa. Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov has yet to find the back of the net but you can’t keep a good man down for very long.
TODAY’S PICK: FLORIDA PANTHERS