The Florida Panthers snapped their 7-game losing streak last night by knocking off a really good Toronto Maple Leafs team but I wouldn’t get too excited because tonight they will be at Bridgestone Arena to face one of the best in the game, the Nashville Predators. The Panthers have not been getting it done on the road, losing their last 6, and they are 2-8-1 in their last 11 trips to the Music City.
TONIGHT’S PICK: NASHVILLE PREDATORS
Friday NHL Pick
The Washington Capitals are on a 3-game skid and it won’t get any easier for them tonight because they will be facing their ex-coach, Barry Trotz, and the red hot New York Islanders. New York will be playing back-to-back games after disposing of the New Jersey Devils last night, so fatigue could be an issue. The Islanders have not fared well against the Caps, going 1-4 in their last 5 meetings and 2-7 in their last 9 at Capital One Arena. Washington will honor their ex-skipper Trotz tonight, who took them to the Promised Land last year, but that is just a charade. Deep down inside they would love nothing more than to put the screws to him.
TONIGHT’S PICK: WASHINGTON CAPITALS
Thursday Men’s NCAA Baketball Pick
The Niagara Purple Eagles will travel to Albany tonight to take on the Siena Saints. Siena has not been getting it done at home, with a record of 2-5, and they have covered just 2 of their 7 home stands. The Purple Eagles road record could be better at 3-5, but they have covered the number in 5 of those 8. Niagara is averaging 73.6 points per game as opposed to Siena’s 64.9. The Purple Eagles have the edge in points per game, free throw %, rebounds, bench, and they are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 contests with the Saints.
TONIGHT’S PICK: NIAGARA PURPLE EAGLES +5
Wednesday NHL Pick
The San Jose Sharks are on a roll, winning 7 in a row, and will seek their 8th straight win tonight when they travel to the desert to take on the Arizona Coyotes. The Sharks will face a team with a host of injuries and the Coyotes are just 3-11 in their last 14 home games. San Jose is getting it done on the road, winning 6 of their last 7 and they are 4-0 in their last 4 trips to Gila River Arena. The Sharks are hot, ride them ’til they’re not.
TONIGHT’S PICK: SAN JOSE SHARKS
Tuesday Men’s NCAA Basketball Pick
The Akron Zips should roll to a victory tonight at home over the Eastern Michigan Eagles. The Zips are currently laying 6.5 and they should cover the number. Akron is 7-1 at home, where they are averaging 76 points per game and allowing an average of 57. Eastern Michigan is just 1-5 on the road, where they are averaging 60.8 points per game and surrendering an average of 80.7. The Eagles are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 road games and 2-7 ATS in their last 9 overall. Lay the 6.5 and take the Zips.
TONIGHT’S PICK: AKRON ZIPS -6.5
Monday NHL Pick
The Toronto Maple Leafs are a solid 13-9-1 at home this season but have lost their last two games at Scotiabank Arena and 4 of their last 5. Toronto should be able to fix their home woes tonight because the Colorado Avalanche come to town. The Avs are going in the wrong direction, notching just 3 wins in their last 16 overall, and they have lost 7 straight on the road. The Leafs could see the return of their #1 goalie tonight, Frederik Andersen, who has been sidelined since December 22nd with a groin injury. Toronto’s young stud, Auston Matthews, has just 1 tally in his last 9 games so he is due for a big night.
TONIGHT’S PICK: TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS
Sunday NHL Pick
The Arizona Coyotes will be a huge dog tonight when they travel to Scotiabank Saddledome to take on the red hot Calgary Flames. The Flames have won four in a row and are a force at home, with a record of 14-4-4. But, the Coyotes come into this one also hot, winning 3 in a row. Arizona is a pretty good road team, at 12-9-1, and they will have a slight edge in goaltending tonight, with Adin Hill expected between the pipes. Hill is 7-4-0, with a 2.36 GAA and a .916 SV%. Mike Smith is expected to get the start for Calgary. Smith is 12-9-1, with a 3.09 GAA and a .886 SV%. Arizona has won the last two out of three meetings with Calgary and are worth a shot in this one.
TONIGHT’S PICK: ARIZONA COYOTES