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NHL Picks – Winter Classic Predictions: Toronto Maple Leafs at Detroit Red Wings

NHL Picks: Winter Classic Predictions – Toronto Maple Leafs at Detroit Red Wings

Ah, some good ol’ fashioned pond hockey on New Year’s Day. Does it get any better? Maybe slightly better, if the teams were having better years. Either way, this should be a dandy.

Two of the most inconsistent teams in hockey play an outdoor game in front of a national audience. The quality of the ice is tricky, the game tends to be a little sloppy, and the nostalgia is full blown. This should be a fun contest between two Original Six franchises.

The Red Wings have  ... 

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  ...