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NHL Picks Contest ($100 Prize): San Jose Sharks at Anaheim Ducks

NHL Picks Contest Game: San Jose Sharks at Anaheim Ducks

Well, we pick the tough ones for our contest and this is no exception. The second game of a home and home between two elite teams poses a difficult choice. With my money, I will not be touching this game. With my contest pick and my heart, I side with the Anaheim Ducks.

The Ducks are the better team, in my opinion. They’ve won ten of 11 games and they’re cruising. They lost in the Shark Tank in the first of these two, but now they come back home  ... 

NHL Picks: Detroit Red Wings at Nashville Predators

NHL Picks: Detroit Red Wings at Nashville Predators

The Detroit Red Wings have been one of the most volatile teams in hockey this year. They lose to teams they should beat, they beat teams they should lose to. It’s tough to trust the Wings right now.

That said, they’re heating up. The Wings have played better in their last few games. Meanwhile, though they pulled off a surprising upset in their last game, the Nashville Predators are really struggling. They don’t have weapons offensively and without Pekka Rinne they’ve been inconsistent defensively.

I think the Red Wings, though they’re on  ... 

NFL Picks Week 17: Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears

NFL Picks: Week 17 – Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears

This is it! Everything is on the line with a division championship game. Winner takes all. NFC North with a win, home with a loss. Does it get any better than this?

The Green Bay Packers have their fearless leader back and Aaron Rodgers is active for Week 17 against the Chicago Bears. The Bears had a chance to win the division last week, but they laid an egg agains the Philadelphia Eagles. Is there any recovery?

I say no. I don’t think you can have your season on  ... 

NHL Picks and Predictions: Phoenix Coyotes at Anaheim Ducks

NHL Picks and Predictions: Phoenix Coyotes at Anaheim Ducks

I don’t usually toot my own horn, but I’m going to take a moment to brag. My forum in the Z-Code membership VIP Club is up nearly 2,000 dollars with an average bet size of just under 100 bucks. We’re killing it this season and on pace to match our nearly 4,000 dollars of profit this past MLB season. This consistent new approach is a combination of Z-Code algorithms, personal analysis, and a less aggressive system than in years past. We’re on fire.

Today, I feature one of the picks from my  ... 

NHL Picks Contest Round Eight: San Jose Sharks at Anaheim Ducks

NHL Picks Contest ($100 Prize) Round Eight: San Jose Sharks at Anaheim Ducks

Tuesday, December 31st

Christmas break is over and hockey is finally back. Another battle between California rivals gives us our eighth round of the contest. I think the Sharks are the better team, but they lack consistency on the road. The Ducks have been excellent this season, but they can be streaky. I think Anaheim versus San Jose is going to be a great one.

Who will win this game?

I know I say this every week, but it’s still anyone’s game. You can conceivably enter the competition right now and still win the whole thing. Not a single competitor has gotten past the four-win plateau. With a $50 prize for second place, this is going to be a fun run.

Good luck guys! It’s good to be back. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and let’s keep winning together.

As always, to participate, simply go to our Facebook  ... 

NHL Picks: New Jersey Devils at Chicago Blackhawks

NHL Picks and Predictions – New Jersey Devils at Chicago Blackhawks 12/23

The New Jersey Devils might be in trouble here, but call me crazy I believe in this team.  They’ve scratched to .500 and if they can win one more game they can really enjoy the holiday.  The Blackhawks are keeping the door open, too.

Chicago is coming off a loss, so I expect them to be motivated here.  However, they’re going with a backup goalie and, although it’s early, 99% of the public money is on the Blackhawks.  Vegas isn’t in the business of giving money away, so  ... 

NFL Picks: Chicago Bears at Philadelphia Eagles

NFL Picks and Predictions: Sunday Night Football – Chicago Bears at Philadelphia Eagles

I wanted to wait for the stakes to be laid, and thanks to a miraculous 4th and 12 touchdown from Tony Romo, this game means nothing to the Philadelphia Eagles.  So, in effect, you have a must-win game for the Bears and a meaningless game for the Eagles.  The Bears also getting three points.  This seems too good to be true.

The Chicago Bears have their quarterback back and healthy, and two of the best wide receivers in football make Jay Cutler’s job pretty easy.  I haven’t  ... 

NHL Picks Contest ($100 Prize): Round Seven Standings Update

NHL Picks Contest Standings Update: Round Eight Postponed!!!

Sorry for the delay in this post. Hockey goes on a Christmas break from the 23rd to the 27th so there is no game to choose from on Tuesday. I don’t want to break up the routine we have going for the contest. Participation has been great and I want to stick to our Friday post for a Tuesday game system. You guys have been great – keep it up. I’m really enjoying this.

Here are out standings after round seven:

4 Wins:

Michal Janochowski

Jackson Fisher  ... 

NHL Picks: New Jersey Devils Vs Ottawa Senators

NHL Picks and Predictions: Ottawa Senators at New Jersey Devils

Ottawa played a great game on Monday and they have looked sharp in just about every other contest this month haha. Their scoring is inconsistent, and I don’t think they’re going to finish the year in the hunt. Right now, they’re battling for .500

The Devils are playing well. They played a tight game with the Penguins that they should have won if not for a horrific first period. They played a tight game with the Blue jackets that they should have won if not for a horrific third period.  ... 

NHL Picks Contest ($100 Prize): San Jose Sharks at St. Louis Blues

NHL Picks Contest Round Seven ($100 Prize): San Jose Sharks at St. Louis Blues

I’ve picked another dandy for our competition. I give myself full credit for why you guys can’t break through and put a winning streak together. This is another coin flip.

The line has the Blues as slight favorites, but they’re on a back to back and played a very sloppy game on Monday. The Sharks are on the road, where they’re not nearly the same team. They’re on quite a skid and this is a dangerous spot for their poor play to continue. Blues have a  ... 

Interview with Geoffrey, an inspirational Zcoder and a professional soccer expert.

Geoffrey’s long anticipated interview. Really great one! One of the best I’ve ever read.

1.    Hi Geoff.! Please tell us more about yourself, where are you from?

I am from the Midlands in England, quite close to Stratford-upon-Avon where someone called Shakespeare was born, not sure he was into soccer, but believe he liked a game of darts.

One of my favourite walks……  ... 

NFL Picks: Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers

NFL Picks and Predictions, Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers – Sunday Night Football

The Cincinnati Bengals have a chance to take total control of the division, but this is exactly the type of game they’ve lost in the past.  Is it a new look Bengals team that is ready to emerge from a cluttered, mediocre division?  Will the Pittsburgh Steelers, playing the role of spoilers, win on their home field?

I look to the match ups here to determine who has an edge, and I like the defensive advantage the Bengals have.  Cincy started the year with one of the best fronts in football, but injuries have taken that away to some degree.  Still, you have to believe against the Steelers this defense has enough to get the job done.  Pittsburgh hasn’t had a running game in years, and a one dimensional offense is very beatable.

Z-Code agrees, giving an edge to the road team here.  The spread is tight  ... 

NHL Picks Contest: Round Seven – San Jose Sharks at St. Louis Blues

NHL Picks Contest Round Seven: San Jose Sharks at St. Louis Blues

Tuesday, December 17th

We have, as a group, failed to hit more than half these contest game picks. As a result, I’d have to say I’m doing a pretty good job picking interesting and difficult games. Hopefully, Tuesday will be no exception.

Who will win between the Sharks and Blues on Tuesday, December 17th? Sharks are one of the best teams in hockey, but they sometimes struggle on the road. Will the Blues’ defensive system give them fits? Can St. Louis score?

Who ya got?  Simply comment on our Facebook post to participate.

https://www.facebook.com/ZcodeNHLpicks  ... 

NHL Picks Contest ($100 Prize): New Jersey Devils at Columbus Blue Jackets

NHL Picks and Predictions: New Jersey Devils at Columbus Blue Jackets (Competition Round Six)

Well, we can definitely pick ’em. It’s another coin flip game with coin flip odds for the sixth round of our competition. Two mediocre teams, which for me is more difficult to predict than two talented teams, do battle in Columbus. I’d say the Devils are the better team, but they’re on the road and I think that mitigates such an advantage. The Devils are coming off a big win, but the Blue Jackets have been more consistent lately. This should be a grind.

Both teams  ...