NHL Qualifiers Predictions August 1: Five games on tap for first day of NHL restart

The NHL qualifiers begin on Saturday with five big matches on tap. Edmonton and Toronto are the NHL’s official hubs and the day will see five great ice hockey games played. 

Today, we take a look at three of the five games on the Zcode System blog. Be sure to sign up to the website and visit the VIP page for picks on the other two games being played.

Remember the NHL qualifiers are best of five series with the winners of each series advancing to the playoffs proper.  ... 

NHL 2020: How will the NHL qualifiers work?

The NHL restart will take place on Saturday, August 1, with some massive series being played to determine which clubs make the NHL Playoffs. The NHL qualifiers will be unique and as the league, for the first time ever, plays a set of qualifying games to determine which sides will make the postseason proper.

Teams are back in training camps with a number of clubs playing intra-squad scrimmages this weekend to prepare for the games. Edmonton and Toronto are the hubs that will host the games for the NHL qualifiers and the full restart. Those two Canadian teams  ... 

June is the return of sports month! Premier League, La Liga, Tennis, Boxing and more!

If you have been waiting for top sports to return, then get ready for June. More top sports leagues will restart this month after many countries have come to terms with the devasting effects of the coronavirus. The biggest sporting return in June is the English Premier League. The league will restart on June 17th with Manchester City versus Arsenal and Aston Villa versus Sheffield United taking place. Of course, Liverpool are nearing their first league title in 30 years and a mere 25 points separate them from it. Regardless of the Reds’ title charge, the Premier League offers betting options galore  ... 

NHL set for return and will go straight to a 24-team playoff format

The NHL 2019-20 regular season is over with statistics and conference standings frozen as of March 11. Now, the NHL is gearing up for a 24-team playoff which will drop the puck in the coming weeks. 

This week, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman outlined the league’s return with the playoffs increased to 24 teams from 16. Bettman, a man hated by many hardcore hockey fans, has stated the goal is to have the 2020-21 season played in full, so finishing up the 2019-20 campaign is a must.

Of the 31 teams in the league, just two voted against  ... 

The return of sports: Soccer and Ice Hockey are on the way back! 

Leading sports leagues around the globe have been shut down over the last month-plus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the disease hitting its peak, or passing it, in some countries, the potential for sports to return is high. Soccer and ice hockey are two the sports on the way back!

It was announced last week that Korea’s K-League soccer league will officially kick off on Friday, May 8 after postponing its start on February 29. The K-League is one of Asia’s leading soccer leagues and will draw the attention of fans from all over the globe. League officials have  ... 

NHL 2019-20 Preview: Back to the ice

The NHL 2019-20 season will begin on October 2nd when the reigning Stanley Cup winners, the St. Louis Blues take on the Washington Capitals.

From there, each team will play an exciting 82-game season with the NHL Playoffs and Stanley Cup Finals rounding out the NHL 2019-20 season.

The long NHL season will give ice hockey bettors ample opportunities to wager on the sport. With games taking place every night or nearly every night, the action and betting don’t stop. The NHL 2019-20 season drops the puck in just a few short weeks, and today, ZCode System takes  ... 

NHL and NBA Finals: Finally down to the last two… sort of

The NHL and NBA Playoffs have been going on for over a month. The marathon postseasons for both leagues are nearing there end, however.

The NHL’s Stanley Cup Finals will begin on Monday, May 27th when the St. Louis Blues take on the Boston Bruins.

In the NBA, the Golden State Warriors are ready to defend their title. The Warriors will take on either the Toronto Raptors or the Milwaukee Bucks. The two Eastern Conference foes are locked 3-2 in their best of seven series.

With the two finals set, or nearly set, ZCode System looks at the  ... 

NHL Playoff Simulator – Who will win the Stanley Cup?

The NHL regular season ends on April 6th, and shortly thereafter, the puck will be dropped on the postseason.

The league’s marathon playoffs will run until June when one team is crowned Stanley Cup champions. The Washington Capitals won the 2018 edition of the Stanley Cup Finals. Can they do it all over again or will another team beat them to the most prestigious prize in ice hockey?

Sixteen teams will battle for Sir Stanley’s cup. To determine just which team will lift the trophy, we will look at three different ZCode System Playoff Simulator simulations. However, let us  ... 

NHL Predictions: Can Toronto Maple Leafs continue winning streak?

The NHL season is around 24 games old and a picture is being formed of which teams are playoff contenders. The Toronto Maple Leafs, who haven’t won the Stanley Cup since 1967, currently lead major sportsbooks’ Stanley Cup futures betting odds. Will the Maples Leafs continue their great play on Wednesday night or will the San Jose Sharks bring it to an end?

San Jose Sharks vs. Toronto Maple Leafs The Maple Leafs go into Wednesday night’s game against the San Jose Sharks at odds of +450 to win the Stanley Cup. According to leading bookies, Toronto  ... 

NHL 2018-19 season futures: Toronto Maple Leafs lead the odds

The NHL 2018-19 season is less than one month away. The excitement is growing as teams have taken to the ice for preseason. Sportsbooks around the world have placed the favorite’s tag on the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Toronto hasn’t won the NHL’s Stanley Cup since 1967. Will this be Toronto’s season to finally claim the Stanley Cup or will another team lift the prestigious trophy?

NHL 2018-19 Season – Can the Washington Capitals repeat? The Washington Capitals won the Stanley Cup last season. It had been a long time coming. The Capitals had won two straight President’s Trophies before  ...