2016 NHL All Star Game Sports Betting Picks and Predictions

2016 NHL All Star Game Prediction: East vs West My advice in these things is almost always to just stay away. A long-term betting portfolio should have better investments in it than an East Vs West NHL All Star Game gimmick. That said, we’ve hit a bunch of these silly things in a row and the line always seems to just be a toss up. As a result, you can almost make a decent profit just taking what Las Vegas gives you. So, with that said, I’ll throw an NHL All Star Game prediction out there.

Looking at the rosters, ...

NHL Picks: Minnesota Wild at Anaheim Ducks

NHL Picks: Minnesota Wild at Anaheim Ducks The Minnesota Wild are a pretty good team. As I’ve said in countless NHL Picks Contest posts and game predictions, I am absolutely baffled by their sustained success at times. I also don’t understand how they can win so much and go into such a lengthy skid right now. The Minnesota Wild are a tough team to predict, because they have so much talent but lack superstar goaltending or defensive depth.

The Anaheim Ducks are probably the biggest disappointment in the NHL this season. Predictions for them to have one of the most successful ...

NHL Picks: Edmonton Oilers at Tampa Bay Lightning

NHL Picks: Edmonton Oilers at Tampa Bay Lightning I know the line is a little sharp here but I’m basically using the idea of a progression from our baseball forums in an NHL hockey application. The Florida Panthers fell short last night in a system play for me, but the same ideas apply for me as the Edmonton Oilers take on the Tampa Bay Lightning on the road.

The Edmonton Oilers are a long way from home. They lost their best forward, which makes two top scorers now on the bench. They lack depth to begin with. The team is ...

NHL Picks: Vancouver Canucks at Washington Capitals

I like the Vancouver Canucks. Their loss in the Stanley Cup, the riots that followed, and the collapse of Roberto Luongo basically launched me into professional journalism as page views and comments crashed the site I was freelancing with at the time. I’m a big Ryan Kesler guy as a US hockey guy, so I enjoyed following his career before he left. I follow them closely, we’ve won good money on them, and they came through with an epic loss for me. I’m also a New Jersey Devils fan, and I’m thankful for ...

NHL Picks Contest ($100 Prize): Toronto Maple Leafs at Phoenix Coyotes

NHL Picks Contest: Toronto Maple Leafs at Arizona Coyotes

Tuesday, Dec. 22nd It’s funny, but the Toronto Maple Leafs are everything the Arizona Coyotes want to be, right? History and prestige aside, the Toronto Maple Leafs have put a terrible team on the ice and still fill the arena. Oh, why can’t the Arizona Coyotes have the same loyal fans? Woe is the Phoenix Desert.

That said, while both teams are still pretty bad, the future is pretty bright. The Toronto Maple Leafs are still a destination for free agents, while the Arizona Coyotes are starting to assemble enough ...

NHL Picks: New Jersey Devils at Buffalo Sabres

NHL Picks: New Jersey Devils at Buffalo Sabres The New Jersey Devils struggle enough offensively as it is. With Adam Henrique and Travis Zajac out of the lineup, the New Jersey Devils were rather predictably shut out in their last contest. Still, Adam Henrique is skating and looks to return to the lineup tonight, and Cory Schneider is one of the best goalies in hockey. Even a modicum of offensive spark should be enough for New Jersey here.

The Buffalo Sabres aren’t as terrible as they were last year, but they haven’t been a viable threat in the East since ...

NHL Picks: New York Islanders at Columbus Blue Jackets

NHL Picks: New York Islanders at Columbus Blue Jackets I actually really like the Columbus Blue Jackets. It makes me happy that they have a goaltender that makes the Flyers look silly with every successful season he puts together. That said, this year is not going well for the Jackets. A coaching change may have given them a temporary boost, but they are in the midst of another slide.

The New York Islanders, on the other hand, are playing some really great hockey at the moment. They’ve got some serious top-line talent and one of the hottest goalies in hockey ...

NHL Picks Contest ($100 Prize): Senators Panthers

NHL Picks Contest ($100 Prize): Ottawa Senators at Florida Panthers

Tuesday, December 8th In this round of our NHL Picks Contest, I’m picking two of the most middle of the pack franchises in hockey doing battle in one of the emptiest stadiums in hockey. The Florida Panthers are a fun team and I really like them. The Ottawa Senators were probably the most fun to watch team in hockey down the stretch last season. Who will win this epic showdown on total median play?

As always, simply comment on this post to participate. Remember, first to ten wins gets the ...

NHL Picks: Chicago Blackhawks at Ottawa Senators

NHL Picks: Chicago Blackhawks at Ottawa Senators Supporting Patrick Kane is tough. He’s a rapist (allegedly and then not allegedly and now maybe allegedly again in a civil action). He beats up cab drivers (fact). He scores a point every single game (also fact). He’s on one of the most consistent teams in hockey over the last decade… But do ethics have a role in gambling? Doesn’t a part of you want this guy to fall flat on his face? Like how we kind of all are rooting for Michael Vick to break his leg again in some freak dog-related ...

NHL Picks: Buffalo Sabres at Detroit Red Wings

NHL Picks: Buffalo Sabres at Detroit Red Wings Don’t forget, today features a contest game between the Colorado Avalanche and New Jersey Devils! That game, obviously is not a system pick because I view it as something of a coin flip. The New Jersey Devils are hard to trust with their offense the way it is, and the Devils defense makes them a threat to beat anyone – especially the lowly Colorado Avalanche.

Here, I like the Detroit Red Wings at home. The Red Wings are a great team at home historically, and much of my analysis that led us ...