NHL Picks and Predictions: New York Rangers at Buffalo Sabres

NHL Featured Game – New York Rangers at Buffalo Sabres

I’m not sure about the interpretation of the data by the Z-Code recommendation algorithm. My system, fueled by Z-Code parameters, sees value in this game. Z-Code, with four stars and 63% confidence, for some reason recommends avoiding this game. Perhaps it is the result of a late line being posted.

The New York Rangers are the better team, while the Sabres are slumping and likely the worst team in the conference this year. The Sabres are going with their backup goalie coming off injury and another heartbreaking loss. He ...

LA Kings Vs Calgary FLames: Free NHL Picks and Predictions

NHL Picks and Predictions: Featured Game – Calgary Flames at LA Kings

It’s an ugly night of hockey with only two games. The Boston Bruins are a 4-star favorite in one game, but that starts in an hour so I didn’t want to feature it. I’m low confidence there. The Kings are another favorite with strong Z-Code support – that’s our featured game tonight.

LA is on fire. After slumping through the first quarter of the season, they’ve finally woken up. The goaltending is there, the defense is there, and the scoring has finally arrived.

I think LA has the ...

NHL Picks and Predictions: Edmonton Oilers at Chicago Blackhawks

NHL Featured Game: Chicago Blackhawks Vs Edmonton Oilers

The historic points streak of the Chicago Blackhawks may be over, but they’re still the best team in hockey. They’ve got two goalies playing out of this world right now, the offense is clicking, and the defense is deep and skilled. Against a slumping Oilers team, on home ice no less, they should be able to win.

The one worry in this game is that the Chicago Blackhawks could suffer a let down. Their winning streak is over and so too could be their aura of invincibility. The Oilers aren’t a bad ...

NHL Picks and Predictions: Pittsburgh Penguins at Toronto Maple Leafs

NHL Featured Game: Pittsburgh Penguins at Toronto Maple Leafs

I think I received the biggest compliment of my career when someone asked earlier this week “do you guys post your picks before or after the game?”. I guess I’ve been doing pretty well lately.

The Pittsburgh Penguins are without their second best scorer in Evgeni Malkin. THe Toronto Maple Leafs have been without their second best scorer all year in Joffrey Lupul. Both teams are in the playoff hunt – the Pens are underachieving while the Leafs are blowing away lukewarm expectations.

With two skilled goaltenders in the midst of ...

NHL Featured Picks and Predictions: Canucks Vs Kings

NHL Featured Game – Vancouver Canucks Vs LA Kings

I’d love to feature a very low confidence upset pick on the Nashville Predators, but with goalie confirmation still pending, let’s go with the Canucks game.

The Vancouver Canucks were carried in February by a two-goalie system that really worked. That said, Roberto Luongo allowed 8 goals in a single game, while Cory Schneider has been mediocre. Playing for a chance to take over the top spot again, Schneider needs to be better. Against a middling LA Kings offense, Schneider simply needs to deliver a win.

The LA Kings have turned ...

NHL Picks and Predictions: Edmonton Oilers at Dallas Stars

NHL Picks and Predictions: Featured Hockey Game – Edmonton Oilers at Dallas Stars

The Stars have their goalie back, and look out.

They have offense with Jamie Benn, Jaromir Jagr, and big name, big role players performing well. They have defense with players like Alex Goligosky. Now, they have Kari Lehtonen back.

The Dallas Stars may be one of the best teams in hockey this year if they can find some consistency. They can beat anyone, and they have no real holes. A solid offense, a good defense, and a great goalie (usually), means big things when they’re healthy.

The ...

NHL Picks, Predictions: Detroit Red Wings at LA Kings

NHL Featured Game – Hockey Picks: Detroit Red Wings at LA Kings

For me, this game comes down to the tremendous goaltending edge the Red Wings have against Jonathan Bernier. Jimmy Howard can be one of the best in hockey, and the backup goaltender for the Kings faces a deep and talented top six for the Detroit Red Wings. He will need to play his best game to keep pace with Howard.

THe Kings offense isn’t all that overpowering, and I think the Red Wings can shut them down. I don’t, however, see the Kings completely shutting down a suddenly-hot ...

NHL Picks and Predictions: Chicago Blackhawks Vs Columbus Blue Jackets

NHL Featured Game – Hockey Picks: Chicago Blackhawks Vs Columbus Blue Jackets

Maybe it’s a little obvious, but that’s what lazy Sunday afternoons are for. Low risk, high money plays while sipping a beer and hanging out with friends and family while watching hockey.

The Chicago Blackhawks are on a historic streak and, barring a letdown, they’ll dominate this game. They’re the better team, they’re home, they’re on a point streak of epic proportions, and they’re playing very well. On home ice, why stay away? This fits all parameters of my system except the “value” side of things I love ...

NHL Picks and Predictions: Philadelphia Flyers at Montreal Canadiens

Another day, another win for the featured game. We’re rolling now!

NHL Featured Game – Philadelphia Flyers at Montreal Canadiens

I know the Flyers are on a back to back, and likely very tired, but the Habs lack the weapons to go toe-to-toe with the Flyers when they’re clicking. I expect this offense to erupt.

The Habs are great at home, but value is on the Flyers. Check out our screenshot for my VIP Club analysis and the Z-Code output for this game.

“The Flyers are on a back to back, but didn’t it feel like they were turning a ...

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