NHL Picks Contest ($100 Prize): Standings Update, Ducks at Stars Round Four

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

Happy Thanksgiving, hockey fans. In a tight fourth round of our NHL Picks $100 Contest, we saw our only undefeated member fall. The competition got a whole lot tighter, as most of our contestants are a game back, and the whole pool has a chance to win this thing.

The Anaheim Ducks had control and a 2-1 lead in the third period when the home team erupted to steal this one. Quick, consecutive goals gave the Stars the lead, and the Ducks never recovered. It was a wild one in Dallas. Here are our results:

3 Wins:

Elias Anderson

Michal Janochowski ...

NHL Picks Contest ($100 Prize): Anaheim Ducks at Dallas Stars

NHL Picks Contest Game Round Four: Anaheim Ducks at Dallas Stars

Participation is a little down this week. Only one player has three wins, you can certainly still join now and win. If you’ve been playing along, keep going!

I think I’ve done it again here, guys. This game is as unpredictable as any we’ve chosen so far.

Looks like a total toss up to me. Ducks have finally figured it out and are winning… Stars have lost two in a row, but to very good teams and they’re home here. Line is a total toss up. Z-Code has this ...

NHL Picks Contest ($100 Prize): Anaheim Ducks at Dallas Stars, 11/26

NHL Picks Contest ($100 Prize, $50 Runner-Up): Round Four – Anaheim Ducks at Dallas Stars 11/26

Still anyone’s game with only one undefeated contestant and I’m having a lot of fun with this. I hope you guys are too! Only one game on Tuesday, but I like the regularity we’ve established and I actually really like this game too. Participation is high – keep it up! That’s the fun of a competition like this.

The Anaheim Ducks have been struggling lately, and a hard-luck loss to the Devils made me smile from ear to ear. The Dallas Stars are a decent team and they’re playing well. Also, the game is in Dallas.

With only one game on the docket, watch for Vegas to manipulate the line and push money one way or the other. I truly believe the Ducks are the better team, but I also believe that the way both teams are playing right now is a key consideration. ...

NHL Picks and Predictions 10/16: Calgary Flames at Anaheim Ducks

The Calgary Flames have opened the season hot as anyone, but the Anaheim Ducks are a legitimate power in the west. Can the Flames keep this going, or will they inevitably regress to the mean?

Z-Code seems slightly unsure. The moneyline odds for the Ducks is at 69%, but there is a conflicted signal on the value stars. With only two stars of certainty, the computer algorithm is clearly conflicted.

For me, I feel like the money to be made on the early season lines is in guessing correctly about ...

2013-14 NHL Predictions, Pacific Preview: Vancouver Canucks Still on Top?

Pacific Division 2013-14 NHL Preview and Predictions

1. Vancouver Canucks: New coach could signal a new era, but the departure of Cory Schneider should leave this goaltending unit a bit weaker than it’s been over the last few years. Even if Luongo isn’t the guy, however, there’s too much depth in Vancouver. The twins are playing for a contract, the defensive unit is great as always, and they have two legitimate scoring lines. I think that’s enough for one of the most consistent franchises in hockey to continue being consistent.

2. Anaheim Ducks: The Ducks lost Bobby Ryan ...

NHL Picks and Predictions: Anaheim Ducks Vs Columbus Blue Jackets

NHL Featured Hockey Game – Columbus Blue Jackets Vs Anaheim Ducks

I owe all of you an apology. I believe yesterday was the first time since I started publishing all my picks three years ago that I led you guys to make a bet that I didnt’ bet. Because my forum hit on every play (all high confidence and one medium confidence) I hedged out of the Canucks game. Line movement allowed me to take a .2 unit loss on a 5 unit original bet. I posted that we were hedging, but I don’t expect most of you to have ...

NHL Pick of the day by Ron for 01/22/2012

Time for an Underdog

Recap: Both games last night ended up in a shootout. Winnipeg loses at home and Detroit wins but does not cover by two goals. That means we’re all squared up again. Saturday is the day to make a big stride forward or get knocked back. Though we couldn’t capitalize and were punished for taking the extra game risk, we’re fortunate enough to still be even in the books. We’ll give ourselves a chance to break the spell for another winning record. With plenty of days to go, the good news is: all it will take for ...

NHL Pick of the day for 18 January by Ron

Recap: Felt good to beat a streak last night after failing to ride one the first time out. Both New York teams shutout their opponents 3-0 last night, did well picking one. Weird, there must be a knack for picking games that involve shutouts, that’s two in a row! With tonight’s effort we are out to break the .500 barrier.

Background: Four interesting games tonight and tough to choose just one. Going with the game on NHL Network and giving NBC a break this time. Our match up is the Phoenix Coyotes and the Anaheim Ducks who are no longer ...