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NHL Pick Competition, Round 17: New Jersey Devils at Philadelphia Flyers

NHL Picks Contest, Round 17: New Jersey Devils at Philadelphia Flyers

The Devils are playing some of their best hockey of the year right now, amidst goalie controversy and Kovalchuk nonsense they’ve won three of the first four games out of the break. The Flyers are in position to make the playoffs after surging ahead of the pack, but there are a handful of teams hot on their tails. This is another huge game in a huge rivalry. Who ya got?

As always, simply comment on this post on our Facebook page to participate. Remember, first to ten wins gets 100 dollars, while second place gets $50!

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NHL Picks: Ottawa Senators at Calgary Flames

NHL Picks: Ottawa Senators at Calgary Flames

Not a lot to choose from today, but here’s what I have for you guys tonight… This is a tremendously dangerous game, but it may also have the most value on the board as the computer indicates. The facts are these:

1. Senators have lost three of four and look sloppy out of the break

2. The Flames are a much better team at home and their recent slump has been on the road  ... 

NHL Picks Contest: Vancouver Canucks at Phoenix Coyotes

NHL Picks Competition: Vancouver Canucks at Phoenix Coyotes

These two teams have completely fallen off the map, and true to our competition form, there really isn’t much of a signal on this game. The computer expects a close game, with an 83% chance of a game decided by one goal. That said, the underdog value parameter conflicts with the money line output odds. There’s just no reason to chase this game.

But what you should do, instead of betting your money on this one, is place a wager in our NHL Picks contest. Round 16 is underway, and this should be  ... 

Zcode Grand Team Championship Game week 6 Results

Zcode Grand Team Championship Game week 6 Results TEAM CONTEST

Another fascinating week is behind us! I am really happy when I can read that you are getting more excited about our teams results and getting real fun with every new week. That is all about it! REMEMBER! No matter how your team perform so far! Mike prepared great conception and 8 best team from each conference proceed into additional games after regular season! We already passed two-thirds of regular season and every team can still qualify into post season games. Don’t waste your chance! Now lets look how games  ... 

NHL Picks Contest: Round 15 Standings Update

NHL Picks Contest: Round 15 Standings Update

Maybe Olympic Silver Medal was too difficult a prediction to ask of you guys. Just five members got this one right! Still, it had to add a little excitement to the Olympics, right? We hit Canada for Gold, hedged with a USA team they met in the Semi Finals, so it was highly profitable for Z-Code. Let’s take a look at where we stand after 15 rounds of competition:

9 wins

Pat O’Reilley

8 wins

Gergely Tarjani  ... 

NHL Picks: Carolina Hurricanes at Buffalo Sabres

NHL Picks: Carolina Hurricanes at Buffalo Sabres

NHL hockey is back! The Olympic break is over and we got the Canadian gold medal right. It’s always good to make profits when your sport is on a break. That said, we did pretty good with our new addition, NCAA basketball, and with the NBA.

Here, we have a weak signal on the only game on the board. The Carolina Hurricanes have been a confusing team this year, while the Buffalo Sabres have been horrible (but consistently horrible). There’s some volatility here that the algorithm doesn’t like, but there’s also that happy familiarity  ... 

Zcode Grand Team Championship Game week 5 Results

Zcode Grand Team Championship Game week 5 Results TEAM CONTEST

What a week! What a games! What a drama! Luck and sweet taste for some teams, badluck and bitter taste of defeat for others. Lose the game is not that a shame, the point is how we react to defeat. I am sure all unlucky teams will show up stronger in next week. Remember! There is always something to play for! TOP 8 teams from each conference proceed into additional games! We have also many individual prizes so show pride, show motivation, show skill, get respect and most important HAVE  ... 

Canada Wins Olympic Gold: Sochi Olympics 2014

Canada Wins Olympic Gold: Sochi Olympics 2014

Congratulations to Canada on their dominant win in the Gold Medal Game. Carey Price got hot at the right time, shutting down two of the best teams in the Olympics. The Canadian defensive pairings lived up to the hype and played incredibly well all tournament. Together, they made for dominant wins when the deepest offense in the tournament finally clicked.

We nailed this one, and our hedge with the US seemed to be the way to go. Getting Canada as underdogs with high value before they advanced to this game at -200 was a winning strategy. With Russia falling apart and Sweden suffering too many injuries to compete, we got this tournament right. Although the US failed to get up for the bronze medal after a disappointing loss to Canada, I still think we had the two best teams hedged at great value.

Get ready for NHL to return on Tuesday. We’re having  ... 

2014 Olympic Hockey Predictions: Who Will Win Gold in Sochi? Canada, USA, Russia

2014 Sochi Olympics Predictions: Who Will Win Gold in Sochi?

As pool play rounds out, we know who the best teams in the tournament are. Here are my summaries of the top three teams who I think have the best chance to win Gold and why, and then ultimately a prediction of how things will go.

1. Canada: How can you bet against the Canadian Olympic Team? Their third line is better than most first lines in this tournament, except maybe for Russia, and they have the best defensive depth in the tournament. If there’s a weakness to this team it has to be in net. I question whether the combination of Luongo and Price can deliver a gold medal, both have a history of choking in big games. Yes, Luongo won gold last Olympics, but he also allowed the tying goal at the close of regulation. The point? They’re very beatable. They were +150 if you acted early enough,  ... 

NHL Picks: Colorado Avalanche at New York Islanders, Ducks over Preds

NHL Picks: Colorado Avalanche at New York Islanders AND Anaheim Ducks at Nashville Predators

Two picks for you guys today. Hopefully everyone else is having as good a week as we are.

First, the Ducks and Preds. This is a tricky game, but I think it’s the most lucrative on the board for Thursday. The Anaheim Ducks have been one of the best teams in the NHL this year, surprising many. Unfortunately, however, they’re on a bit of a downswing and this game is dangerous as a result.

The Preds have had excellent goaltending this month and it has led  ... 

NHL Picks Contest Standings Update: Round 13 – Avs Rangers

NHL Picks Contest: Round 13 – Avs Rangers

After the Colorado Avalanche fell flat against the New York Rangers, Pat O’Reilley is one win away from taking it all and this competition very suddenly becomes all about strategy. Remember, $100 to the first place participant and $50 to second place. Anything can happen in the final weeks. Good luck!

9 wins

Pat O’Reilley

8 wins

Gergely Tarjani  ... 

Zcode Grand Team Championship Game week 2 Results

Zcode Grand Team Championship Game week 2 Results TEAM CONTEST

After two weeks we have 3 teams with 2 wins: Live To Win, Black Legion, British Bulldogs. Looks like Live To Win Team pretends to “Mustangs Award”. They scoring like machines, 61 goals in 2 weeks! Pretty awesome.

We have behind not an easy week so 3 game finished with a tie in the end. I would like to mention here about my two favorites games this week. In both capitans decisive moves…

Track Masters 26 : 29 British Bulldogs

That was awesome, high scoring battle with additional picks in  ... 

NHL Picks: Colorado Avalanche at New York Rangers, Contest Game

NHL Picks Contest Round 12: Colorado Avalanche at New York Rangers

As always, to participate in our contest, please simply comment on the NHL Contest post from earlier in the week on our Facebook page.

I like the Avs here. I recognize that they’re on a back to back and a little tired, but I think they can give the Rangers a game. After a thrilling comeback, I think the Avalanche have some momentum against an overly-rested Rangers team with mediocre goaltending. I think the West is this much better than the east, particularly the Met.

The computer sees a  ...