Winnepeg Jets head to Excel Energy Center to take on the Minnesota Wild. Hutchinson, the primary goaltender for the Jets has been abysmal and the latest is that Hellebuycke is expected to be between the pipes in his place. The Wild has been strong against the Central teams and tonight should be no exception.
Tonight’s pick:
Minnesota Wild
The 4-6 Texas Longhorns host the 6-5 Texas Tech Red Raiders tonight in Austin. It has been a disappointing season for the Longhorns, and it gets even worse tonight with their 2 best running backs, D’Onta Foreman and Johnathan Gray, not expected to play. The Red Raiders come into this game with an explosive offense, averaging 46.5 points per game. Texas Tech has the edge in points/game, yards gained, time of possession, red zone, kicking and penalties. The Red Raiders have not won in Austin since 1997, but that drought should end tonight. I like the Red Raiders getting 1.5 points.
Tonight’s pick:
Texas Tech Red Raiders
Vancouver Canucks and the Minnesota Wild meet up tonight on the Wild’s home ice. Vancouver has trouble in Minnesota, losing 9 of the last 13 there, and they are 1-5 in their last 6 overall. The Wild has been hot at home, winning 8 of their last 9 games.
Tonight’s pick:
Minnesota Wild
The Calgary Flames travel to Honda Center tonight to take on the Anaheim Ducks. The Flames’ record in Anaheim has been dismal, winning just 1 of their last 26 there. I don’t see that trend changing tonight.
Tonight’s pick:
Anaheim Ducks
The Nashville Predators limp into MSG tonight to take on the New York Rangers. The Preds have been held scoreless in their last 2 games, getting blanked by Blue Jackets 4-0 on Friday and again 4-0 on Saturday by the Wild. It won’t get any easier for them tonight with Lundqvist in the net for New York.
Tonight’s pick:
New York Rangers
LA Kings are down south, taking on the Carolina Hurricanes. Kings have been stellar on the road with a 5-2 record. On the flip side, the ‘Canes are 2-5 at home. Quick is between the pipes with a 4-1 over his last 5 against them.
Today’s pick:
Los Angeles Kings
The 7-11-1 Colorado Avalanche stumble into Verizon Center to take on Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals. Holtby is between the pipes for the Caps and he’s 10-4 with a 1.94 GAA. How do you bet against that? Taking the Caps…
Today’s pick:
Washington Capitals
