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NHL Playoffs Picks Contest ($100): Washington Capitals, New York Islanders

NHL Playoffs Picks Contest ($100): Washington Capitals at New York Islanders

– Game Three: Sunday, April 20th

I like when our NHL picks contest spills over into the playoffs because Game Three with a favorite going on the road for the first time is the definition of a toss up. I think the Caps are the better team and I’m posting this before we know exactly what kind of desperation will turn this into a contest toss up. Will the Islanders be desperate and fighting for their lives? Will they surprise and take control of the series, forcing the Washington Capitals to fight to regain home ice? The Caps are -140 to win the series, -145 at home to open the series, and the first road game of the series is a perfect chance to test what the Islanders are made of.

Who ya got? Simply comment on this post with your Game Three winner to participate and be eligible for  ... 

NHL Playoffs Bracket Picks: Ducks Habs Stanley Cup?

2015 NHL Playoffs: Bracket Predictions, Canadiens Ducks Stanley Cup?

In the past three years we’ve gotten a total of two series wrong in the first round. While our brackets have tended to fade as the NHL playoffs go on, first round matchups have been something of a specialty for me with Z-Code. That said, I look at this first round as a bunch of volatile, unpredictable matchups. We’ll do this bracket for fun because it’s become something of a tradition, but I won’t be betting every series line anymore — for the first time since college.

I look at this  ... 

NHL Picks: New Jersey Devils at Florida Panthers

NHL Picks: New Jersey Devils at Florida Panthers

The best hockey game I’ve ever seen in person was the double-overtime thriller in Florida during the Devils’ most recent Stanley Cup run. Martin Brodeur stood on his head as the Florida Panthers dominated overtime following a late goal to tie it all up. Adam Henrique, who could barely skate his legs were so tried, fired a shot from deep in the slot and the New Jersey Devils advanced from the first round. It was the biggest bet I’ve ever made when combined with the series bets I had laid down.

This  ... 

Interview with Alexander, NBA and NHL Predictions and Analysis

Hey Guys, our guest today is Alexander, a student of Economics and Finance who has combined his experience as a sports investor with economic concepts. He’s had great results in the past few weeks on NHL, NBA, and very soon MLB. You have seen him and his recognizable Ted’s avatar around the forums, sharing his thoughts and insights very early for each game. Hi Alex; thanks for your time.

Tell us a bit about yourself, please. What’s your story?

Grew up a sports fan watching anything and everything. I used to go to AT&T Park in San Francisco  ... 

NHL Picks: LA Kings at Calgary Flames

NHL Picks: LA Kings at Calgary Flames

For how important this game is to the LA Kings, I’m amazed at how much value there is in the line. The Kings did just fall to the Canucks in overtime and then again to the Edmonton Oilers, and I guess the Calgary Flames have won four of five. Sure, momentum is not on their side – but this is a team of proven winners that can overcome fatigue and move into a tie with the Flames for last place with one to play. Because the Flames play the Jets to close out the  ... 

NHL Picks Contest ($100 Prize): Standings Update, Sabres Coyotes

NHL Picks Contest ($100 Prize): Standings Update, Sabres Coyotes

About half our contestants correctly picked the Buffalo Sabres to defeat the Arizona Coyotes. As we move to the stretch run for the contest and the NHL Playoffs move closer and closer, here are our standings:

First to ten wins…

Eight wins

Duane Atkinson

Seven wins  ... 

CASH CHAMPIONSHIP – NBA & NHL KING 2015 – ROUND 11 RECAP

Anssi(anssi.t.toivonen), Jiong(snowman1818) and Bails(bilreg2828) nailed it in the round 11! They just swept Billyboy(billy.willis1) and Nelzon Munts(nflranders) from the top of the rank, but all five of them still have chance for final victory! Many more players still have chance for prize! We couldn’t imagine more exciting situation before final round! It will be extremely fascinating finish, a lot of waiting and advanced tactical moves are expected!

We already have two super heroes in the contest… Still unbeaten are Gergely(geri.rulett)! and Jiong(snowman1818). Both of them extended streaks to 11 and 10 wins in  ... 

NHL Picks: New York Rangers at Winnipeg Jets

NHL Picks: New York Rangers at Winnipeg Jets

The New York Rangers have been a little sloppy lately, but they’re still one of the best teams in hockey. Anchored in goaltending and defense, I think we can trust them here against a Winnipeg Jets team with a volatile offense and a bit of a losing skid.

The Jets are always tough to play at home. I think that this game being in Winnipeg is a little bit difficult for us here, but the value in the line is too much to pass on. I’m on it, and so is the computer.

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Free NHL Picks Contest ($100 Prize): Buffalo Sabres at Arizona Coyotes

NHL Picks Contest ($100 Prize): Buffalo Sabres at Arizona Coyotes

As I mentioned in the original post, we don’t bet games like this. When two teams are this terrible, there’s an element of volatility that I don’t like to mess with in a long-term investment approach. I’ve written this game off for a week now – especially after the Buffalo Sabres were cheering for the Arizona Coyotes in Buffalo.

As always, simply comment on the post pinned to the top of our Facebook page to compete in our free NHL Picks Contest with a $100 prize to the winner.

This  ... 

CASH CHAMPIONSHIP – NBA & NHL KING 2015 – ROUND 11 IS LIVE

Today we start round 11 in the contest! That means there are only two bets for each player till the end of the contest! Most exciting time in the contest arrived and still bunch of players has chance for final victory! Posting window is open like always in Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Have fun and good luck! Let me remind you that Zcode puts extra cash into prizes pool for every valid pick submitted on forum so keep pushing!

ZCODE CASH CHAMPIONSHIP – NBA&NHL 2015 is LIVE! here! Read the rules and join! Everybody  ... 

NHL Picks Contest ($100 Prize): Sabres Coyotes

NHL Picks Contest ($100): Buffalo Sabres at Arizona Coyotes

Monday, March 30th

Normally I just write games like this off completely as “two bad teams, no bet.” We even have it programmed into the Z-Code VIP Club that when I type TBTNB that saying pops up automatically. I think these teams are the epitome of that betting style… when teams are this bad it lends an element of volatility that makes it best to just stay away. That’s why it’s the perfect contest pick – who ya got to win this one?

Here are our standings… Again, your continued participation and attention to our posts is what keeps these going. Looks like there’s all the usual suspects at the top, and it’s still anyone’s competition. Good luck!

Seven wins

Duane Atkinson  ...