Saturday NCAAF Pick

The 6-4 Duke Blue Devils travel to Virginia to take on the 3-7 Virginia Cavaliers. Big switch in the number here. The Blue Devils were getting 2.5 and now they’re laying 2. The money’s going on Duke. The Blue Devils are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games against a team with a losing record, and they are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 meetings against the Cavs. Duke has the edge in the points/game, yards gained, yards allowed, kicking and penalties. Taking the road favorite here…

Today’s pick:

Duke Blue Devils

Friday Hockey Pick

The Montreal Canadiens travel to Brooklyn tonight and make their debut at the New York Islanders’ new home, Barclays Center. Montreal has dominated the Islanders. They are 4-0 in their last 4 meetings, and they’re 4-0 in their last 4 at the Islanders’ old home at Nassau Coliseum. Islanders have not done well against eastern teams, going 0-4 in their last 4 against the Atlantic Division and 1-6 in their last 7 against the Eastern Conference. The Habs have the edge in offense, defense, power plays, penalty killing, face offs and discipline. It’s confirmed that Carey Price is back tonight and in between the pipes for Montreal.

Tonight’s pick:

Montreal Canadiens

Thursday NCAAB Pick

The 0-2 Rice Owls host the 2-0 Oregon State Beavers tonight. The Beavers are averaging 83.5 points per game and 62.5 against. On the flip side, Rice is averaging 59.5 points per game and 88.5 against, and they are 0-2 ATS. The Beavers have the edge in points/game, field goals, free throws, defense, rebounding and bench. Laying the 9 in this one.

Tonight’s Pick:

Oregon State Beavers

Wednesday Hockey Game

Washington Capitals visit the Detroit Red Wings tonight. The Caps have been idle since Friday so they should be well healed and rested for this road contest. Alex Ovechkin has some extra incentive tonight as he tries to surpass Sergei Federov to be the all-time Russian-born scoring leader. The Red Wings have been stumbling at home, posting a 2-5 record over their last 7 at Joe Louis Arena. The Capitals have the edge in offense, defense, power plays, penalty killing, face offs and discipline. I like the Caps in this one.

Tonight’s pick:

Washington Capitals

Tuesday Hockey Pick

The Los Angeles Kings travel to Philadelphia tonight to take on the Broad Street Bullies. The road team is 7-1 over the last 8 between these 2 clubs. The Kings have dominated the Eastern Conference, going 6-1 over their last 7. It’s just the opposite for Philadelphia, who is only 1-10 over their last 11 against the Pacific Division. The Flyers are having trouble finding the back of the net, scoring only 14 goals over their last 9 games. It won’t get any easier for them tonight with Jonathan Quick between the pipes for Los Angeles. I like the road team in this one.

Tonight’s pick:

Los Angeles Kings

Monday Hockey Pick

The Vancouver Canucks and the Montreal Canadiens tangle tonight at Bell Centre. Both teams are sputtering, posting 2 game losing streaks. Montreal lost its first home game Saturday night to the hands of the Colorado Avalanche, 6-1. The thumping they took Saturday should give them some extra incentive to win this one for the home crowd. Vancouver is 1-4 in their current road trip and have not fared well in Montreal, going 1-5 in their last 6 games there. The Canadiens have the edge in offense, defense, power play, penalty kills, discipline and goaltending. I like the home team in this one.

Tonight’s pick:

Montreal Canadiens

Sunday NFL Pick

I like the Raiders over the Vikes, laying 3 and the juice is -120. That means the books are nervous about the number.

Today’s pick:

Oakland Raiders