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NHL Picks: $100 Contest Round 3 – Chicago Blackhawks at Colorado Avalanche

NHL Picks: $100 Contest Game – Chicago Blackhawks at Colorado Avalanche

Round Three of our contest, and only two people have gotten both games right. This is still anybody’s contest for sure, so don’t forget to comment on the post pinned to the top of our Facebook page.

This is a fun one for me. The Avs have really been slumping, but they’re fantastic on home ice. They have speed, goaltending, and scoring. They’re not as balanced as the Blackhawks, but they can surely give them a game.

Z-Code agrees and this doesn’t really fit any systems. The Hawks are consistent, but they’re not necessarily dominant in their wins. This comes down to a 55/45 money line chance for victory, with 3 stars of underdog value on the home team, but two stars of value on the favorites. Our computer is as conflicted as I hoped the public would be when selecting this game for our competition.

The whole world seems  ... 

NFL Picks: New England Patriots at Carolina Panthers, Monday Night Football

NFL Picks and Predictions, Monday Night Football: New England Patriots at Carolina Panthers

Everyone loves the panthers and the public is on the Pats. I think the “insightful” play is the Panthers… they’re home, they’re talented on both sides of the ball, and the Patriots have really struggled this year…

But it’s hard to get around the idea that the Pats aren’t good and the Panthers are? I’m not sold. I like the Pats +10, and I like the Pats +3… both with very low confidence… I’d almost rather not touch this one.

Z-Code is in a hesitant agreement with  ... 

NFL Picks: Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos – Sunday Night Football

NFL Picks and Predictions, Sunday Night Football: Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos

Sunday Night’s matchup features divisional rivals that have combined for one loss so far this season. Most of us, myself included, have been waiting for the Chiefs to play the Broncos so this undefeated nonsense can stop. Now, however, I’m not so sure it will.

The Chiefs added a “game manager” behind center this offseason in Alex Smith, which has given them just enough offense to keep their stellar defense rested. They’re doing just enough to win, but it’s a consistent team – the most consistent in  ... 

NHL Picks 11/15: Nashville Predators at Pittsburgh Penguins

NHL Picks and Predictions 11/15 – Nashville Predators at Pittsburgh Penguins

The Penguins are healthy, grumpy, home, and playing a team built around their goalie who happens to be injured. If the Pens can’t snap out of this mini-funk they’re in right now against the Preds, they’re in trouble.

Pittsburgh has the most dynamic top line in hockey, and Letang might be the best defenseman in hockey. I think they’re balanced, and if they’re aggressive on home ice they should dominate this game. I think Pittsburgh is clearly the better team.

The Preds are a strong franchise and have a  ... 

Sports Investing Bible: VOLUME 2 : ACCEPTING Materials

Sports Investing Bible: VOLUME 2 :

Currently: ACCEPTING Materials

If you are not new to Zcode, you might heard about our first Book, “Zcode Sports Investing Bible” that we released a year ago. It was a big success but the time was short so it only covered mostly MLB!

Experts like Jonny Ma did not have time to submit materials they planned. I think it’s a great time to revisit the idea and refresh the book with the new VOLUME 2.  ... 

NFL Picks, Thursday Night Football: Indianapolis Colts at Tennessee Titans

NFL Picks – Thursday Night Football: Indianapolis Colts at Tennessee Titans

The fact of the matter is that the Indianapolis Colts haven’t been the same team since Reggie Wayne went down. Wayne was Andrew Luck’s top receiver, and the offense hasn’t clicked in his absence. We saw the Colts go from a team playing great football against the best in the league to a team suddenly unable to move the ball. That’s a factor here against a Tennessee Titans defense, at home, on a short week, that is pretty good. The tandem backfield is also missing half of it’s firepower. I  ... 

NHL Picks and Predictions – $100 Contest Standings Update

NHL $100 Contest – Standings After Two Rounds

– Remember, 2nd Place gets $50 too, so keep playing!

We had 47 comments on the last competition post, and only seven people got the game correct. Congratulations on those of you that picked the Flyers. Crazy game.

Watch for our next contest round being posted Friday for games next Tuesday. I’m going to try to keep in a rhythm to keep it easier to participate, but don’t forget to check back for regular game predictions as well!

2 Wins:

Michal Janochowski  ... 

Screenshot of success!

Here is what one of Zcode members posted today, his last week results:

not 100% wins but pretty close. Impressive, isnt’ it?

You can do it too!

NHL Picks 11/12: $100 Contest Round Two – Philadelphia Flyers at Ottawa Senators

NHL Picks and Predictions – $100 Contest Game Pick: Philadelphia Flyers at Ottawa Senators

I guess they can’t all be as challenging as our first round. I suppose that comes from picking games before the line is up to give everyone a chance to vote. Since we posted, the Senators went on a winning streak and the Flyers have continue to slump.

That probably explains the line, -140, and the Z-Code readout. It also probably explains why our Z-Code Facebook Community is all over the Senators. Still, I wouldn’t write off the Flyers just yet.

Ottawa has been a tremendously  ... 

NFL Picks – Monday Night Football: Miami Dolphins at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

NFL PIcks Week Ten: Monday Night Football – Miami Dolphins at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Public money is balanced on a day with no hockey plays. Vegas appears to be content with trapping the public in other games and this is a good ol’ fashioned borefest between two bad teams on Monday Night Football.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have underachieved, but nearly defeated the Seattle Seahawks last week. If that’s any indication of what they’re capable of, the Miami Dolphins could be in trouble in Tampa tonight. I happen to be of the opinion that last week was a fluke.

Z-Code agrees. The spread at -1 seems inconsequential and the parameters are in agreement. Despite the Dolphins being on the road, Z=Code gives them a 63% chance to win and 3.5 stars of value. There is a 61% chance they cover the spread. Public money is relatively even, and the only reason for concern, as far as the algorithm goes, is that  ... 

NFL Picks Week Ten: Jacksonville Jaguars Vs Tennessee Titans

NFL Picks Week Ten: Jacksonville Jaguars at Tennessee Titans

It’s hard to disagree with the computer on this one. For those that follow the VIP Club and it’s Baromir Parlay Selection strategy, this is a perfect fit.

The Jags have been horrible this year and the Titans have been delightfully consistent. This appears like an excellent time for a money line parlay. But – looking at this game – who didn’t think that. So, we look a little deeper for some spread value.

This is a divisional rivalry, so there’s a chance the familiarity between the teams keeps this one  ... 

NHL Picks 11/9: Chicago Blackhawks at Dallas Stars

NHL Picks 11/9: Chicago Blackhawks at Dallas Stars

This is a dangerous game and I understand the computer output here, but I respectfully disagree. The Dallas Stars are playing very good hockey, but I don’t think they’re as good as they’ve been playing. Challenge accepted!

Z-Code sees +122 as having five-star value with 44% odds for victory. For me that’s a slightly conflicting parameter and a strange signal. Z-Code is certainly on the Stars, but not with full confidence. The odds of victory favor the Blackhawks.

For me, the Blackhawks are the better team. The only reason I have hesitation  ... 

NHL $100 Facebook Contest: Round Two – Philadelphia Flyers Vs Ottawa Senators

NHL Contest Round Two: $100 Prize to 1st Place, $50 to 2nd!

Tuesday, Nov. 12 – Who will win between the Philadelphia Flyers and Ottawa Senators?

Normally I wouldn’t pick on the Flyers twice in a row, but they’re again involved in the best matchup on Tuesday so we’ll feature them in our contest. Two struggling teams get together in Ottawa for what looks to be another close game. Should be fun!

Simply like our NHL page comment on our Facebook contest post to be eligible for the contest. It’s only round two, so it’s still very much anybody’s game. Our baseball contest came down to a tiebreaker round that extended to Game Four of the World Series. Anything can happen, so get those votes in!

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