After going 2 for 2 on Friday we are back and ready for the loads of action scheduled for this Tuesday evening. I’ve found 3 sharp bets, each of which is explained below.
Phoenix Coyotes @ Philadelphia Flyers
The Coyotes are on a 7 game winning streak heading into Philadelphia to take on the top ranked Eastern Conference Flyers. Philadelphia is 7-5-2 against Western Conference teams this season and only 4 of the 15 teams in the East have winning records against the West, which shows which Conference is dominant. The Coyotes have been playing great hockey and I expect them to bring their A game once again as they get set to face the Easts best. Somehow the Coyotes are +160 underdogs after winning 7 straight. This is an easy bet to make.
My Pick: Phoenix Coyotes +160 (Bookmaker.com)
New Jersey Devils @ Dallas Stars
The Devils are on a tear and have actually put themselves into a position where they will have an outside chance at making the playoffs if they keep this pace. The Devils have won 7 in a row and are 9-0-1 in their last ten. Hedberg has been unbelievable and he once again gets the start for the Devils tonight. The Stars on the other hand have been plummetting out of the playoff picture in the West. They have lost 4 straight and are 2-7-1 in the last ten. Their leading scorer (Brad Richards) is still out with a head injury and the team doesn’t look the same as they did early in the season.
My Pick: New Jersey Devils -130 (Bookmaker.com)
Boston Bruins @ Calgary Flames
The Flames have not shown any signs of slowing down. They are coming off an emotional win in the Heritage Classic on Sunday and they are 13-2-3 in their last 18 games! The Flames are on fire and have put themselves into a playoff position in the West. That being said they must continue to win in order to stay there. Calgary has an 18-9-3 record at home and although the Bruins are very good on the road (18-7-4) I’m giving the edge to the Flames in this one because of their play of late.
My Pick: Calgary Flames +100 (Bookmaker.com)
On a somewhat related note I’m a huge fantasy sports fan and I was recently introduced to FanDuel, which is a program that allows you to play against other individuals online in daily or weekly pools for real money. I’ve been having a lot of fun with it and have been building my bankroll for the past week. Tonight I really like Al Montoya in goal for only $3200 and Matt Moulson coming off a hat trick for $6100. Anybody who likes Fantasy Hockey, I definitely recommend Fan Duel.
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Written by: Niko de Jonge
Tagged with: Boston Bruins • Calgary Flames • Dallas Stars • New Jersey Devils • Philadelphia Flyers • Phoenix Coyotes