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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