The San Jose Sharks head home tonight to take on the Colorado Avalanche. The Sharks have gained momentum after a successful 5 game road trip going 3-1-1. The Avalanche have not had success in San Jose, with a record of 5-21-1 in the last 27 games. Clavin Pickard is confirmed to be between the pipes for Colorado. He brings with him a 5.11 GAA and a .840 SV%. With numbers like that, the Sharks should be able to find the back of the net.
Tonight’s pick:
San Jose Sharks
Texas Southern Tigers travel to the Carrier Dome to take on the Syracuse Orange. The Tigers come into this matchup with a 1-9 record and are 0-8 on the road. Texas Southern averages 69.9 points per game but are averaging 81.3 against. The ‘Cue have a 9-3 record, are 6-1 at home and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games. They average 72.2 points per game and only allow an average of 63.9 points. Syracuse has the edge in points, free throws, defense, rebounds, turn overs and bench. If they want to cover the 16.5, they will. Siding with the ‘Cue in this one.
Today’s pick:
Syracuse Orange -16.5
The Columbus Blue Jackets take their 8-12 road record south tonight to face the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Blue Jackets’ record in Tampa has been dismal, going 1-6 in their last 7 games. Ben Bishop is expected between the pipes for the Lightning. He comes in with a 14-11-2 record, a 2.00 GAA and .926 SV%. On the flip side for the Jacks, Joonas Korpisalo is expected in net. He has a 1-3-0 record, a 3.23 GAA and a .902 SV%. The injury riddled Lightning could get some key players back today – Drouin, Boyle and Brown. I expect Tampa to light it up.
Today’s pick:
Tampa Bay Lightning
The next sports pick will be posted on Saturday, December 26th.
Enjoy the holidays and Merry Christmas!
The Auburn Tigers and the Harvard Crimson hook up in an early game today in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Tigers come into this game with a 6-3 record and are averaging 83.8 points per game. Harvard comes into the game with a 4-6 record and are averaging 68 points per game. Auburn has been a covering machine, going 10-3-1 over their last 14 games. Tigers have the edge in points per game, field goals, free throws, rebounding and turn overs. Taking Auburn minus the 3.5 points.
Today’s pick:
Auburn Tigers -3.5
The UTEP Miners host the Sam Houston State Bearkats tonight at the Don Haskins Center. The Miners are 4-3 at home and are averaging 71.3 points per game on their home court. The Bearkats are 1-3 on the road and are averaging 61.0 points away from home. UTEP is ranked 160 in field goal percentage, compared to 343 for Sam Houston. Laying the 4 and siding with the Miners.
Tonight’s pick:
University of Texas El Paso (UTEP) Miners -4
The red hot Washington Capitals travel south tonight to take on the Carolina Hurricanes. Washington has won 5 straight and that streak should continue tonight. Caps are 5-1 in their last 6 meetings in Carolina. They are 4-0 in their last 4 games following a win and 6-0 in their last 6 Monday games. Holtby is out but a competent backup, Philipp Grubauer, is expected between the pipes for the Caps. He has a GAA of 2.53 and a SV% of .901. I’m riding the Caps until they lose.
Tonight’s pick:
Washington Capitals
