Friday NHL Pick

It should be a battle tonight at the United Center when the 10-3-0-1 Chicago Blackhawks play host to the 8-3-0-1 Washington Capitals. The Blackhawks have been red hot winning their last 7 games but could be without one of their top producers, Artem Anisimov, who suffered an upper body injury in Wednesday’s win over St. Louis. Washington has been hot as well, winning 4 out of their last 5 and they are tough on the road, going 4-1-0-1 in their last 5 road games. In the last 5 meetings between these clubs, Washington has taken 4 of them. Braden Holtby is expected between the pipes for the Capitals and has been stingy in his last 5 games, giving up just 10 goals and is 4-2-0 in his career against the Blackhawks. Chicago’s streak could end tonight.

Tonight’s pick:

Washington Capitals

Thursday NHL Pick

The New York Islanders will take their 0-3-0-0 road record south tonight to take on the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena. The Islanders are 0-5 in their last 5 meetings with the Lightning and 2-5 in their last 7 in Tampa. Tampa Bay has the edge in every category except discipline. I like the home team in this one.

Tonight’s pick:

Tampa Bay Lightning

Wednesday NHL Pick

It looks as if the Anaheim Ducks have turned things around after a slow start to the season, and they will try to keep the momentum going when they travel to Columbus tonight to take on the Blue Jackets. The Ducks’ Ryan Getslaf looked sharp in his return to the line-up on Sunday by notching 3 assists in a victory over the Calgary Flames. Anaheim should have Hampus Lindholm back in the line-up tonight, which will help bolster the defense. On the flip side, Columbus will be without one of their top defensemen tonight, Seth Jones, due to a fracture to his right foot. I like the Ducks’ chances in this one.

Tonight’s pick:

Anaheim Ducks

Tuesday NHL Pick

The young phenom, Connor McDavid, will take his Edmonton Oilers into PPG Paints Arena tonight to face his idol, Sidney Crosby, and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Edmonton is off to a great start but has struggled in the past against Pittsburgh. The Oilers are 3-8 in their last 11 meetings with the Penguins and are 1-4 in their last 5 at the PPG. Matt Murray is expected between the pipes for Pittsburgh and he has been spectacular, owning a 2-0 record with a GAA of just 0.50 and a .985 SV%. The Penguins are 5-0-1 at home this season and they should get the win tonight.

Tonight’s pick:

Pittsburgh Penguins

Friday CFL Pick

The 10-7-0 Winnipeg Blue Bombers travel to Canada’s capital tonight to take on the 8-8-1 Ottawa RedBlacks. The Bombers are 6-2-0 on the road, averaging 30.4 points per game and allowing 26.4 when on foreign turf. The RedBlacks are 2-5-1 at home, averaging 25.8 points per game, giving up 28.0 at TD Place Stadium and are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 home games. On the flip side, Winnipeg has been covering on the road, going 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games. This line opened at a pick on October 31st and has now moved to Winnipeg laying 3 and you know what that means…

Tonight’s pick:

Winnipeg Blue Bombers -3

Thursday NBA Pick

The Sacramento Kings head down south to Florida to take on the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. The Kings are 2-3 on the young season, averaging 100.8 points per game and allowing 102.6. The Magic are 1-3 on the season, averaging 95.0 points per game and allowing 105.5. Sacramento has the edge in points per game, field goal percentage, free throw percentage, defense and bench, and they are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 in Orlando. I like the Sacramento Kings here, +1 point.

Today’s pick:

Sacramento Kings +1