Last Friday was not a good day for my picks as I went 0 for 3 for -3.45 units, which brings my season record to 3-8 for -5.08 units. Not the start the season I was looking for. I took a few days off, which was pretty easy seeing as I’m on the road and I’m back today with a few picks on this very busy Tuesday. A big night tonight could go a long way in turning this month around.
Vancouver Canucks @ Philadelphia Flyers
The Canucks are only 3-3 this year, but they are still a very strong team and are likely still figuring themselves out under Torts. Not being in the worst division in hockey will likely keep them from finishing as high in the standings this year, but the pieces are still in place for them to have another playoff appearance.
The Flyers on the other hand look horrible. I saw it first hand at the Wells Fargo Center a few days ago, just how far from dangerous this team is offensively. They only have 8 goals in 6 games this year and with Hartnell and Lecavalier both out I don’t know how they are going to get on the scoreboard tonight. Giroux looks dangerous, but his confidence to finish the plays just aren’t there. This should be an easy win for the Canucks as the Flyers simply cannot get shots from dangerous areas.
Play: Canucks -110 (5Dimes.eu)
LA Kings @ Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa can be a dangerous team, as they have shown at times early this season, but in I’ll take the Kings as a slight dog on the road against Tampa all day long. The Kings are a great road team (3-1-0 this season) and even though they are on the other side of the country I think they have more weapons and a better defensive system. They should win this game.
Play: Kings +100 (BetOnline.ag)
Ottawa Senators @ Phoenix Coyotes
My Sens are just playing horribly lately. That said they have been playing games against some of the top teams in the league (Sharks, Kings, Ducks) so playing the Coyotes will give a better idea of just how bad their team defense is this season. They have given up 50+ shots in both their last games, but I highly doubt that will happen against the Coyotes. Phoenix is 4-2-0 on the season, and are currently riding a 3 game winning streak back to Glendale. That said I still like the Sens to come out with a big effort tonight to finish off their road trip, as they have been embarrassed the last few games.
Play: Senators +125 (5Dimes.eu)
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