10* Kings (PACIFIC DIV. GOY)

The bottom line here is that we feel we're getting GREAT line value on the home side here. This play is based almost entirely upon that theory. However, note that this is also a great situational play. Edmonton has won three straight, but note that the Oilers are just 3-7 in their last ten after three or more straight victories in a row. With a late New Year's Eve game at the Ducks tomorrow night, we say the visitors get caught "looking ahead." This is the first matchup of the year between these Pacific Division rivals and we expect the Kings to defend home ice. Edmonton is 7-9-0-0 on the road, while LA is 7-6-1-2 at home. The Kings are off the 3-2 loss at Vegas, but everything points to them bouncing back here and taking advantage of the situation; for all the reasons listed above, the play is indeed on LA!

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10* Avalanche (CENTRAL DIV GOY)

Here's a great situational play on Colorado in our opinion, which is well worth the price of admission in this spot. Colorado is 21-11-2-1 this year, including 7-7-2-1 on the road, while St. Louis is 18-15-0-1 overall, including 11-5-0-0 at home. Colorado has responded really well in this spot for bettors though, as it's a near-perfect 7-1 in its last eight in trying to avenge a divisional home loss vs. an opponent (lost 8-2 at home on November 11th.) The Blues have won three straight, but with a road game at Pittsburgh tomorrow night, we also believe that the home side will get caught "looking ahead" here. Lay the price with confidence, the play is Colorado!

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10* Knights (REVENGE DESTRUCTION)

This is a great situational play. We'll go so far as to call this the very definition of "great line value." Las Vegas comes in desperate to snap a four-game slide after a 5-2 loss at Anaheim last night. It also plays with revenge after a 4-1 loss to the Kings back in early November, and note the the defending champs are a near-perfect 4-1 in their last five in trying to revenge a home loss as a favorite vs. an opponent. The Kings have been great and have won two straight, but after last night's satisfying 5-1 home win over the Sharks, all signs point to a predictable letdown here in this difficult road venue in our opinion; for all the reasons listed above, the play is indeed on Las Vegas!

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10* Leafs (ATLANTIC DIVISION GOY)

We feel that Toronto could/should in fact be a much larger favorite in this spot. The Senators are just 3-8 on the road, while the Leafs are 9-5-2-0 at home. Toronto went into the X-Mas break off a 4-1 win at Columbus and we're anticipating it coming out with fresh legs here at home vs. the Senators, who they beat 4-3 on December 7th in Ottawa. The Senators broke a six-game slide with a 5-4 OT won at home over the Penguins, but everything points to an immediate letdown here after the layoff; as stated off the top, the value swings to the undervalued home favorite, which we believe will lay the hammer down from start to finish. The play is indeed on Toronto!

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10* Flames (NON-CONF GOW)

Florida snapped a two-game road slide with a 5-1 win at Edmonton last time out, but with two nights off before a home game vs. the Blues, we're expecting a predictable mental letdown here in this difficult road venue. No such luxury for the Flames though who snapped a three-game slide with a 4-2 win here vs. Tampa last time out. With a road trip upcoming, we say the home side doubles down here and delivers in this important contest. All things considered, we feel this to be the very definition of "great line value;" the play is Calgary!

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10* Flames (BOB)

Here is a great situational bet. Calgary offers fantastic line value here. Tampa Bay is just 6-9-2-0 on the road, but after a 7-4 win at Edmonton last time out, we're expecting a predictable letdown here. Especially with two nights off after this before finally returning home for a game vs. the Blues. Calgary on the other hand will be risking life and limb to try and snap its current four-game slide and as stated off the top, this in our opinion represents the very definition of "great line value;" lay the short price, the play is Calgary!

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10* Bruins (UNDERDOG OF YEAR)

We feel we're getting great line value here on the superior team, despite it being on the road. Boston and New Jersey face off for the first time this season and we like the Bruins to send a message here. Boston is off the 5-2 home win over Arizona and it's won four of its last five. New Jersey had its three game win streak come to an end in a 4-1 loss at Edmonton, and now in its first game back after that four-game Western swing, we're expecting a classic "letdown." If recent history is any precedence, then Boston has to be loving its chances, as it's 8-1-1 the last ten in this series. As stated off the top, this play is all about perceived value; the play is indeed on Boston!

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10* Predators (ASSASSIN)

Philadelphia has been playing great. It's 15-10-2-0 overall, including 9-4-1-0 on the road. However, after four straight wins, including two in OT vs. Pittsburgh, and then two straight on the road vs. Arizona and Colorado, and with a night off before finally returning home for two games starting with the Capitals, not only do we feel this is a natural letdown spot for this overachieving Flyers teams, but also a "look ahead." So that = "trap game." Nashville has won four of its last five, is 15-13-0-0 overall and 9-6-0-0 at home. Look for the Predators to take advantage of home ice as we take advantage of this great price; the play is Nashville!

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10* Sabres (NON-CONF GOY)

We love the way this one sets up for Buffalo. Arizona is 13-11-2-0 overall, including 5-6-2-0 on the road, while the Sabres are 11-14-2-1 overall, including 5-7-0-1 at home. After a 5-game win streak, the Coyotes though are now coming off B2B losses, and with a much more high-profile game tomorrow night in Pittsburgh, we believe the visitors get caught looking ahead. It's essentially a "trap game" here for the Coyotes in our opinion, despite the back-to-back losses. The Sabres have lost four of their last five, including a 3-2 shootout loss here to the Habs last time out. They hit the road for three straight tough road games after this (Colorado, Vegas and a rematch with the Coyotes), putting added importance onto tonight's outcome. Considering all of the different situational factors working in favor of Buffalo, we do in fact consider this to be the very definition of "great line value;" the play is indeed on Buffalo!

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10* Dallas (WEST-CONF NON-DIV GOY)

Two really good teams going head-to-head here and honestly it would not be difficult to write a convincing argument for either team to come out on top in this one. But at this price, we love the way this one sets up for the home side. Dallas plays with revenge after a 2-1 OT loss here to the Golden Knights on November 22nd, and they've been near-perfect in this spot of late by going 4-1 in their last fivein trying to avenge a home loss as a favorite vs. an opponent. Vegas has a much more "winnable" game at home the following night vs. the Sharks, so the possibility of getting caught "looking ahead" is also there as well. Dallas just snapped a two-game slide with a 5-4 shootout win in the Nation's capital and everything points to the home side earning the revenge from the earlier loss; lay the price, the play is the Stars!

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10* Canucks (ASSASSIN)

We think the home side is undervalued here. Minnesota is 9-10-2-2 overall, including just 4-6-0-2 on the road. Vancouver is 16-9-1-0 overall, including 8-3-0-1 at home. Off a rare 6-5 home loss here to New Jersey, we like the Canucks to bounce back in the first meeting of the year with the Wild. Minnesota has won four straight, but off the 5-2 win at Calgary, an imminent letdown feels imminent here. And with a tough game at Edmonton tomorrow night, everything points to the visitors getting caught "looking ahead." Great value here on the hungry and talented home side; the play is Vancouver!

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10* Lightning (NON-CONF GOW)

Here is a great situational play. These teams are playing their second straight, and Tampa is looking to respond after a disastroust 8-1 loss at Dallas two nights ago. The Lightning will be risking life and limb here to get off the schneid after four straight losses. Dallas has a tough upcoming schedule with road games in Florida and Washington and we believe it not only has a letdown, but it also gets caught "looking ahead." Great value on the revenge-minded home side; the play is Tampa!

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10* Leafs (ASSASSIN)

"Revenge" is a powerful motivating factor for teams. Sometimes it can be overrated, other times though it plays a crucial role in the outcome. It can also be an important tool for handicappers to utilize when it comes to assessing the motivation levels of a team. This particular play is based primarily on the "revenge" factor, with Toronto falling 3-2 in a shootout in Boston back in early November. Off b2b wins, we're looking for the Leafs to exact some revenge here at home; great line value here on Toronto!

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10* Ducks (BLOOD-BATH)

We base our picks on many different things, and this particular one is based on "common sense." We're contrarians, but we're also "situational" cappers. This one sets up well for the hungry Ducks, whose great start to the season is now a distant memory. Anaheim has now lost seven in a row. But as we say, they catch the Capitals at a great time, as they're off a highly-satifsying 2-1 upset win as a massive dog in LA just last night. Can anyone say "letdown" spot?! Especially with a much more high-profile game in Las Vegas vs. the defending champs up next; great line value here, the play is indeed on Anaheim!

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10* Canucks (ASSASSIN)

We have two really good teams here, but we love the way this one sets up for Vancouver from a situational stand point. Las Vegas has lost three straight and we think it'll just go through the motions here as it looks to regroup at home vs. the Capitals later in the week. The Canucks are just completely undervalued here, and that's why the value lies with the favorite in this one. Vancouver hits the road after this for a tough game in Calgary, putting added importance onto this contest as well. This is the first game of the year between the clubs, and we're expecting the home side to take advantage; the play is indeed on Vancouver!

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10* Oilers (WEST-CONF GOW)

We're getting a great price on a super hungry home side that can't afford to look past anyone, and which is playing "catch up" after a shaky start to the 2023/24 campaign. They catch the defending champs at the best time as well, losers of four in a row, including a heartbreaking 2-1 OT loss in Calgary just last night. Ths is the first game of the year between the clubs. Edmonton has been playing better of late, winners of two in a row outscoring the Capitals and Ducks by a combined 13-2. Look for the still desperate home side to risk life and limb here and lay this price with confidence; the play is Edmonton!

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10* Stars (REVENGE BLOOD-BATH)

We base our picks on MANY different things. We use many different strategies and we employ them at different times of the season. Some games we look at every angle possible, but othes we keep it simple. This one is based on "revenge." Some times the "revenge" angle can be over-rated, but not in this case. These two teams are both fantastic and it would not be hard to write a convincing argument for either side to win. Dallas does play with revenge here though after a 3-2 shootout loss back in October, and note that the Stars are 5-1 in their last six in trying to avenge a road loss vs. an opponent; overall a fantastic price on the revenge-minded Stars!

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10* Blues (CENTRAL DIVISION GOM) 

They say divisional contests are always the most important and that they almost always mean more to the home side. We're getting great value here on a 5-5-0-1 St. Louis team that is 4-2 at home. Arizona has been better than advertised so far in the early going at 6-5-1-0, but it's still just 2-3-1-0 on the road. This play is based upon perceived value and we feel we're getting a TON of it here in this matchup; lay the short price, the play is the Blues!

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10* Ducks (SUPER ROUT)

Here's a great situational play on the red hot Ducks. The oddsmakers are super slow in recognizing on how well the team is playing right now. They're coming off four straight road wins, all as huge dogs. Now 5-4, they're severely undervalued in this spot against the 4-4 Coyotes. Arizona has looked better of late, but we still don't trust it as a road favorite or pick-em. Either way, this pick is all about one thing, and that's: perceived value. And we feel there's a TON of it here for Anaheim!

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10* Leafs (ASSASSIN)

We think that Toronto is well worth the price of admission in this spot. LA is 4-2-0-2, while the Leafs are 5-2-1-0. LA is off a 4-3 shootout loss at Vegas and it has three more games to go in this difficult road trip after this. Toronto just had its three game win streak snapped in a 3-2 OT loss at Nashville. Now back home after a 3-2 trip, look for Toronto to keep the foot on the gas from start to finish and to find a way to get the job done at the end of the night; lay the price with confidence, the play is Toronto!

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10* Oilers (NON-CONF GOW)

The Oilers prove to be one of the most frustrating teams for its fan-base. Edmonton was supposed to take another big step forward this year after a decent campaign last season, but so far Edmonton is just 1-4-1. The Rangers come to town at 4-2. Edmonton is coming off three straight losses, which is significant to take note of, as the Oilers are 7-3 in their last ten after three or more straight losses in a row. After this Edmonton has the outdoor game at a neutral location with Calgary, so Edmontno will be looking to go into that Nationally televised event with some positive momentum, and we're expecting the team to risk life and limb here to pull off the upset here at home. Because the Oilers are in fact somehow a dog here at home in this matchup. NY is off B2B road wins and has two more on the West Coast at Vancouver and Winnipeg, before heading home. Either way, the Rangers are in the "wrong place" at the "wrong time" tonight; in my opinion, this represents the very definition of "great line value;" the play is Edmonton!

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10* RED WINGS (ASSASSIN)

The oddsmakers, and mostly the public, continue to "sleep" on the Wings this year. Detroit is good this season so far, and Seattle has for sure taken a big step back. Seattle is 1-4-0-1 overall. Last year the Kraken were one of the best in the league on the road, but we're expecting them to come back down to Earth away from friendly confines this season. Detroit on the other hand is 5-1 overall, including 3-0 at home. With incredibly tough upcoming road games at Carolina, Florida and Tampa Bay, we expect Seattle to get caught "looking ahead." This pick is based upon the good ole "eye test," and it's based also on this great line for a hot home team. And when you add those factors together, the pendulum does indeed swing in favor here for Detroit!

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10* Islanders (METROPOLITAN GOM)

The Devils are 1-1-0-1 after three games, while the Islanders are 2-0. Home ice has so far been a big advantage for New York, and we're banking on that being the case again here today as well. Both teams have a lot of depth and talent, but New York is rested and once again undervalued here overall in our opinion. The Devils were a great team last year and they appear to have a lot of depth, but so far early on that chemistry is just not quite there yet; the play is New York!

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10* Wings (BEST OF BEST)

Great value here on Detroit as a slight home dog. Both teams are 2-1, but we can't understate how important we feel that the home ice advantage will be in this one. These teams went 1-1-1 last year in the regular season. They played twice in the preseason and the Wings won both games. Pittsburgh is off a 5-2 win over Calgary at home despite getting outshot 36-29. That type of performance won't get the job done on the road here. Detroit comes in off a convincing 4-0 win over Columbus. The Wings are built to beat teams like this and the oddsmakers are slow in recognizing how far that Detroit has come already this season. We say that home ice is a big factor in the final outcome of this one; the play is indeed on Detroit!

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10* Wild (NON-CONF GOM)

Florida struggled down the stretch last year and finished 42-32-8, but the Panthers managed to "right the ship" and make the Stanley Cup Final, only to lost to Vegas. Minnesota finished 46-25-11 and third in the Central with 103 points, getting eliminated by Dallas eventually in the first round of the playoffs. The Panthers have many concerns coming into the season, including key injuries to several players, including Matthew Tkachuk. Florida had major issues on the defensive end last year, allowing 3.32 GPG. Minnesota lacked depth offensively last year, but it added a few players like Pat Maroon in the offseason to address that. Defensively though the Wild are once again expected to be elite with Filip Gustavsson between the pipes. All in all, we feel this to be the very definition of "great line value;" lay the short price, thep lay is Minnesota!

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10* Flames (ASSASSIN)

We'd say this is a "public" play, but for the most part the "public" doesn't even play the NHL. The NHL is one sport that we don't take the "splits" into consideration. These two teams are familiar with each other and we just can't understate how important we feel that the home ice advantage will prove to be in this one. The Jets made the playoffs but lost to Vegas in the first round. Both teams are at "crossroads" this season, for different reasons. Note that Calgary led the league in 30 one-goal losses last year and missed the playoffs by just two points. Calgary enters this season with a young cast of new players, but also with a chip on its collective shoulder after missing the playoffs last year. Winnipeg has plenty of contract issues and other off ice things to deal with this year, and after the first round exit, we're expecting hangover here to open the season; lay the price, the play is indeed on Calgary!

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10* Vegas (WINNER)

Florida has responded well in this spot for bettors, but at this price, and despite most of the public money on them, we still think that the Knights offer really great value to secure its first ever Stanley Cup. Las Vegas has been great on both ends of the ice in this series, but especially on the defensive end. Now on the road, we expect the Panthers to falter as the game wares on. Lay the price, the play is Las Vegas!

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10* Vegas (BLOCKBUSTER)

We've played on Vegas in every game so far, and we'll ride the Knights again here. Strengths and weaknesses are well known for each side. There are literally millions of reveiew articles out there if you want to get up to speed on how each reached this point. The bottom line here though is that Vegas has responded well in this spot for bettors, going 4-1 in its last five in trying to avenge a road loss as an underdog vs. an opponent; great value here on the Knights!

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10* Knights (BLOCKBUSTER)

With a line like this, clearly the oddsmakers believe these teams are very evenly matched. And for the most part they are, but the Playoffs, and the Finals are all about "momentum" and timing and Las Vegas comes to the East Coast with a ton of each working in their favor. With the majority of the public wagers on the Panthers here in Game 3, we're staying true to our contrarian ways and "going the other way." In many such instances in the past, we'd be quick to back the 0-2 team in this situation, but that doesn't always work out. And in our opinion, this will be one of those instances. Overall the VALUE here in our opinion is on Las Vegas at this price; and that's the call, the play is the Golden Knights!

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10* Stars (WCF GOW)

"Momentum" is a very real, tangible factor in sports (at times,) and that's especially true in the Playoffs. Dallas has battled back to force a Game 6 and now the Stars will have captain Jamie Benn back in the line-up after a two-game suspension for cross-checking Matt Stone in Game 3. So, the momentum has for sure now swung in favor of the Stars, and an epic Game 7 showdown in the desert is just what the NHL wants. The bottom line for this one is that these teams are indeed evenly matched, but at this price, the home side is the best value play; lay the short-price, the play is Dallas!

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10* Knights (BLOCKBUSTER)

We had a play on Dallas in Game 4, and honestly we feel a bit "lucky" after that OT victory. Regardless, with a chance to now punch their ticket to the Stanley Cup Final, we absolutely believe that the "home ice" advantage can not be overlooked in this case. Note that Las Vegas is 7-3 in its last ten in trying to avenge a road loss vs. an opponent as well. In our professional opinion, this is the very definition of "great line value;" lay the short price, the play is Las Vegas!

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10* Stars (BLOCKBUSTER)

With their backs against the wall, and despite their captain Jamie Ben suspended for one game for his cross check on Matt Stone in Game 3, we expect the Stars to dig deep here and find a way to deliver in Game 4. The Knights had everything go right for them in Game 3, but note that Dallas is 4-1 in its last five in trying to avenge a home loss as a favorite vs. an opponent. Great value on this desperate home side; lay the price, the play is Dallas!

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10* Stars (BLOCKBUSTER)

We were on Las Vegas in Game's 1 and 2, but now that this series has shifted to Dallas, we're expecting Dallas to risk life and limb here to secure the victory. The first two games both went to OT, so in reality, this series could easily be 2-0 in favor of the Stars. These teams are very evenly matched, but we absolutely believe that "home ice" will prove to be crucial in this series. Finally, note that the Stars are still 6-2 in their last eight in trying to avegnge two or more straight losses against an opponent; lay the price, the play is DALLAS!

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10* Panthers (BLOCKBUSTER)

Florida has the Hurricanes number in this series. The Panthers have been unbelievable in the Playoffs and now back at home, we think they're going to win Game 3 as well here. Carolina had its chance at home in Game 2 and came up short, and everything points to it running out of steam here on the road. Note as well that Florida is 7-2 in its last nine as a home favorite in the -105 to -120 range. Great value on a great team; the play is Florida!

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10* Knights (WCF GOY)

We think that home ice advantage will prove to be crucial in this series. Dallas jumped out to an early lead in Game 1, but Las Vegas eventually wore down the Stars and then pulled away for the comfortable 4-2 victory. Las Vegas was 30-17 at home this year. The Knights enjoy one of the best "home ice advantages" in the  entire league, and at this price, we feel the best VALUE play for sure in Game 2 is on the Knights to take a commanding lead in this series; lay the price, the play is Las Vegas!

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10* Leafs (BLOCKBUSTER)

We've pretty much been on the Leafs throughout this series, and we obviously haven't done very well. But, with their backs against the wall, we expect them to find a way to extend this second round series at least one more game. Toronto is still 7-3 in its last ten in trying to avenge two or more straight losses against an opponent. The Panthers have overachieved and primed for the letdown here. Hey Florida, no sweep for you! Lay the price, the play is Toronto!

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10* Hurricanes (BLOWOUT)

We based our picks on many different things. We've always felt that being flexible with our approach is the best way to secure profits over the short, mid and long-term. This particular play comes down to "common sense." Carolina has the upper hand here because the Hurricanes finished off the Islanders in six games and have had a couple extra days off. The Devils had to come from behind and hang on for dear life to move past the Rangers in an exhausting seven-game opening series. Can anyone say "letdown" spot for the Devils here?! All things considered, a really good price here on Carolina in Game 1!

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10* Leafs (BLOCKBUSTER)

We've been enjoying the NHL Playoffs and we're ready to sink our teeth into the second round and really get a huge run going on the ice. In fact, so far we've played every single NHL and NBA Playoff game. This is a common sense play for us. There's plenty of talent on both sides. We could easily write a convincing argument for either team to come out on top here in Game 1. But situationally we feel it sets up great for the Leafs, who eliminated the Lightning in six games. The Panthers however had to go to OT in Game 7 to earn their unlikely series victory over the mighty Bruins. The Leafs got a monkey off their backs, winning their first playoff series since 2004. But now they have a clear advantage, and one which we feel should/could be a lot larger than what this line is suggesting; great value here on Toronto in Game 1!

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10* Devils (ASSASSIN)

It's all come down to this. So far, home ice advantage hasn't really mattered in this series between these two evenly matched sides, but I expect that to indeed be the differnece-maker here in Game 7. It's been a magical season for New Jersey, with the biggest turnaround in terms of wins from one season to the next. The Rangers expended a ton of energy to stay in this series last time out, and we're expecting a letdown here finally on the road; look for the Devils to find a way to deliver (and note, a great price on the home side here in Game 71!)

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10* Rangers (BLOCKBUSTER)

The Rangers won the first two games of this series by identical 5-1 scores, but the Devils have battled back to win three straight. Now facing elimination, we're expecting the Rangers to risk life and limb here to push it to a Game 7. Note that the Rangers are 7-2 in their last nine in trying to avenge a shutout loss to an opponent. New York is also 8-4 in its last 12 after three or more straight losses in a row. Great value here on the desperate home side; the play is New York!

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10* Leafs (BLOCKBUSTER)

I'm expecting Toronto to end this series here and now. The Lightning have had zero "home ice advantage" in this series, losing both games 3 and 4 here in Tampa. The Leafs answered the Game 1 7-3 loss, with a 7-2 win in Game 2. Toronto is also 7-2 in its last nine in trying to avenge a home loss as a favorite vs. an opponent. With the majority of the public money going one way, we're going to go the other; play on Toronto!

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10* Avs (BLOCKBUSTER)

After back-to-back losses to Seattle, and now facing elimination, we're expecting the defending champs to dig deep here and deliver with a victory on the road. Note that Colorado is 7-2 in its last nine in tring to avenge a home loss vs. an opponent. The NHL is going to love this series going to Game 7 back in Colorado; lay the price, the play is Colorado!

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10* Wild (BLOCKBUSTER)

The Wild finished 26-13-0-4 at home this year, and now facing elimination, we're expecting Minnesota to dig deep here and find a way to deliver in Game 6. Note that Minnesota is 7-3 in its last ten as a home favorite in the -110 to -130 range. The Wild play with revenge, and for the Playoff lives here; all things considered, a great price on desperate Minnesota!

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10* Hurricanes (BLOCKBUSTER)

With a chance to close out this series, I expect Carolina to do just that here on the road in Long Island. Note that the Hurricanes are 4-1 in their last five in trying to avenge a home loss against an opponent. After losing Game 3 by a score of 5-1 in New York, the Hurricanes then responded with a 5-2 win in Game 4. We're expecting a similar final combined outcome here as well; fantastic value on Carolina!

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10* Wild (WEST-CONF GOW)

Up until Game 4, we had gone 3-0 with the correct sides in this series. We had Minnesota last time out, and while that play came up short, we feel that the Wild have great value here to bounce back and once again even up this series. Note that the Wild are 5-1 in their last six in trying to avenge a home loss as a favorite vs. an opponent. Between these two evenly matched teams, we look for the more desperate road side to deliver; the play is Minnesota!

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10* Hurricanes (EAST-CONF GOW)

We had a play on the Islanders in Game 3, and the we went with the underdog Hurricanes in Game 4. Now with a chance to close out this series, we're fully expecting the Hurricanes to do just that on Tuesday night. The Isles have just been too inconsistent down the stretch. New York is also just 17-19-4-3 on the road. Carolina is the better team in almost every single offensive and defensive metric and this line could/should in fact be a lot larger. The value here is on Carolina to deliver the goods!

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10* Wild (BLOCKBUSTER)

We're perfect so far in this series, winning with Minnesota, then Dallas, and then Minnesota again. Dallas is going to struggle again here in Game 4 in our estimation. The Wild looked great on both ends of the ice at home, and already achieved the split to start with in Dallas. We say that Minnesota should/could in fact be a much larger favorite in this spot, and that it's the Stars who are getting too much respect still in this position. Great line value on Minnesota!

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10* Carolina (BLOCKBUSTER)

We had a play on the Islanders in Game 3, but now we feel that the value has firmly swung in favor of the undervalued road side. New York is 26-13-1-2 at home now, but the Hurricanes are still 24-12-5-1 on the road. In every offensive and defensive metric the Hurricanes have the advantage, and they're also 6-2 in their last eight in trying to avenge a road loss against an opponent in which they were held to one or less goals in. Everything points to the Canes bouncing back and taking a firm hold on this series; the play is indeed on Carolina!

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10* Vegas (BLOCKBUSTER)

We had a big play on Vegas in Game 2 and the Knights pulled away for the relatively simple 5-2 victory, after stumbling and losing Game 1 by a score of 5-1. The Jets were great at home this year (26-13-1-1), but the Knights were exceptional on the road (26-7-5-3.) Remember, the Jets sneaked into the No. 8 spot on the final day of the regular season. After the Game 2 letdown, we're exepcting another one here from Winnipeg. In every metric the Knights are superiors, and now they also have the momentum. All things considered, we view this to be the very definition of "great line value;" the play is the Knights!

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10* Wild (BLOCKBUSTER)

We had the Wild in Game 1. We then took the Stars in Game 2, which was our NHL Western Conference Playoff Round 1 GAME OF THE YEAR. Congrats to the many that joined us with those two "rocking chair" victories. Now the "zig-zag" theory continues here, as we get great value on the hungry home side. The Wild come off the 7-3 beatdown, but note that they're 6-2 in their last eight in trying to avenge a loss in which they allowed six or more goals in. The bottom line here is we feel we're getting great line value on a really good home team here in the Playoffs; the play is indeed on Minnesota!

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10* BRUINS (MONEY-BOMB)

The Bruins won Game 1, but stumbled in Game 2 by a score of 6-3. Boston went 31-8-1-1 on the road. Boston is a near-perfect 6-1 in its last seven in trying to avenge a three goals or greater home loss against an opponent. At this price, we're getting fantastic value on the best team in the league. Look for a decisive bounce-back here and lay the price with confidence; the play is Boston!

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10* Islanders (BLOCKBUSTER)

The Islanders got blown away by the Hurricanes in Game 1 by a score of 2-1, and they almost evened it up in Game 2's 4-3 OT setback. Now back at home and with the biggest game of the season right here, we're expecting the Isles to indeed bounce back here in Game 3. Overall this is great value on the hungrier and desperate home side. These first two games were much tighter than anticipated, as a PUCKLINE play on NY would have delivered in each contest. But for this one here, the price is just fantastic, so we'll be hopping on board the Islanders for sure here in Game 3!

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10* Vegas (U OF THE U)

Las Vegas won the Pacific division, but it fell 5-1 in Game 1. With their backs against the wall, and looking to avoid the dreaded 0-2 hole before having to go North of the border, we're expecting the Knights to risk life and limb here getting into shooting and passing lanes to secure a victory. Las Vegas has to be feeling confident in this spot though, as it's responded well by going 7-1 in its last eight in trying to avenge a home loss as a favorite vs. an opponent; lay the price with confidence, the play is the Golden Knights!

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10* Leafs (ASSASSIN)

I had Toronto in Game 1, and while the Leafs came out flat in that one, we're expecting a complete turn-around as far their performance here. Toronto is 7-2 in its last nine in trying to avenge a home loss against an opponent. The Leafs play with the added incentive of revenge here as well after getting eliminated in the first round last year by the Bolts. With their backs against the wall in what is essentially a "do or die" game, clearly their biggest of the entire season, look for the Leafs to find a way to get the job done and lay the price with confidence!

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10* Stars (WEST-CONF RND 1 GOY)

We had a play on the Wild in Game 1, and while that underdog play hit, we now expect the Stars to risk life and limb getting into shooting and passing lanes here in Game 2 to avoid the dreaded 0-2 hole heading back to Minnesota. Dallas responded well in this spot for bettors all season, going 4-1 in its last five in trying to avenge a home loss as a favorite against an opponent. We're expecting this recent and strong trend to carry over here. All things considered, this line could/should in fact be a lot larger, and for us, that does indeed swing the value in favor of the his undervalued and revenge-minded home side; lay the price, the play is Dallas!

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