After a rough night last night going 0-4 trying to hit some puckline covers, Saturday night action provides the opportunity to right the ship. That being said I didn’t find too many sharp bets and have settled on only 3 wagers. My top exclusive pick was sent out via email to newsletter subscribers earlier today. Sign up for the newsletter below the predictions in order to receive the exclusive Saturday pick from here on out.
Los Angeles Kings vs Boston Bruins – Over/Under 5
The Bruins and Kings are number 1 and 4, respectively, for goals against allowed per game. Jonathan Quick and Tim Thomas are getting the nods in net for each team with each goaltender ready to perform in order to continue to secure their number one spot over talented young backups. This game should be a low scoring affair with fewer than 5 goals scored more often than not. For my first over/under pick of the season I’m taking under 5.
My Pick: Under +105 @ Bookmaker.com
Philadelphia Flyers (+1.5) -230 (Sportsbook.com)
Washington Capitals (-1.5) +200 (Bookmaker.com)
The Capitals were destroyed 5-0 last night in Atlanta and the Flyers are coming off a wild 8-7 loss to the Lightning. The Caps are (10-1-0) at home this season and last nights embarrassing loss should have the team fired up to return home. The Flyers showed a multitude of defensive lapses last game and the fact that Brian Boucher is getting the nod over Bobrovsky leans me towards picking the Capitals in this one. I see the Caps coming out firing and Boucher not up to the task.
My Pick: Washington Capitals (-1.5) +200
Columbus Blue Jackets (+1.5) -155 (Bookmaker.com)
San Jose Sharks (-1.5) +135 (Bookmaker.com)
The Sharks are another team that will be happy to return home after back to back overtime losses on the road. The Sharks have won 6 of their last 7 road games and four of these wins covered the puckline spread. The Blue Jackets have been very good lately winning their last 2 road games and winning 7 of their last 10 games in total. However, the Sharks have something to prove tonight and the extra day of rest should help them against a Blue Jackets team that is likely tiring from life on the road.
My Pick: San Jose Sharks (-1.5) +135
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Written by: Niko de Jonge
Tagged with: Boston Bruins • Columbus Blue Jackets • Los Angeles Kings • Philadelphia Flyers • San Jose Sharks • Washington Capitals