We had a great 3-1 night last night, with two shootout victories to help us to a +2.95 unit night to start off November. That brings the season total to 14-23 for -9.83 units. We will need a few more big nights in November to get back into the black after the rough first month. Only four games in the NHL today, but I’m going to look to continue getting some wins after a good Tuesday.
Pittsburgh Penguins @ New York Rangers
The Penguins are riding a 4 game winning streak after battling through 3 straight losses and don’t look like they’re about to slow down when they head to MSG. The Rangers are 2-2 at home since their extra long road trip to start the season, but they still don’t seem like a team nearly as strong as they were two seasons ago. I’m not expecting the Rangers to make the playoffs this year and this includes losing games like this do divisional rivals.
Play: Penguins -135 (5Dimes)
Nashville Predators @ Colorado Avalanche
At 12-1 it’s time to start thinking the Avalanche are no fluke this year. Varlamov quickly put the domestic violence arrest behind him and won in Dallas last week. He once again gets the nod tonight and I expect another big game from him. The Preds are no pushovers but the way the Avalanche are rolling you have to go with Colorado in this one.
Play: Avs -185 (5Dimes)
Phoenix Coyotes @ Anaheim Ducks
The Coyotes have won 5 straight, but their last 3 wins have been in shootouts. Four of these five wins also came at home and they played last night getting a shootout victory over Vancouver. All that said, I still think this battle with the Ducks will be a coin flip. Phoenix will be rested enough from their home stand to play at a high intensity for two nights straight. Also factor in that the Ducks are finally returning home from 8 game road trip and I like the Coyotes in this one. Teams often have a let down in their first game back at home after a long roadie and 8 games definitely qualifies.
Play: Coyotes +147 (5Dimes)
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