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Got the day wrong yesterday in NHL picks and split my picks 2-2. Got the day right today and hoping to go 2-0.

Canes have been sneaking up on their southeast rivals the past few weeks, picking up at least a point in 16 of their past 19 games overall (9-3-7). Too little too late for playoffs but they do have 3 overs and 2 pushes in their past five games and they’ve played four-straight overs on the road.

BUF was 3-0-1 last homestand and looked pretty good on the road until WPG. The Sabres now have just one home game to recharge before heading out for back-to-back divisional road games vs. Boston and Ottawa and I think each of these teams is going to bring it tonight.

Played *2 units on the Over 5.5 at plus money

Also bet the Salami "Over" 11 at -110.

Good luck all 

Huge card tonight and nine teams are sitting close to that bubble. Take all the madness you want out of basketball, I think the run the NHL playoffs is better (jmho).

Sens at Bolts

Bishop could be the next Lehner, meaning a handful of good starts before getting the bus. But I think he’s going to have his hands full with TB’s offense.

TB +103

Avs & Wild

Don’t know if this is a race to one, but if either one of these teams scores two, they probably win.

Under 5 -115

Bruins and the Over (1 unit each).

Thomas is great vs. Leafs but he hasn’t been playing his best hockey of late. Thinking Leafs get at least two and B’s take care of rest.

BOL!

Oilers have not been doing much at home and their playoff hopes are dwindling but they could try and play spoiler against a Ducks team tonight that sits seven back of the eighth playoff spot in the West.

Anaheim is 2-3 in its past five and has 1 over with 10 unders in their past 11. The Ducks have played just 2 overs in their past 16 games and six consecutive unders at home. Anaheim is 4-1-1 at home during that stretch, outscoring opponents 14-12 for an overall average of 4.33 goals per game.

I think the money line is a bit high for my liking but it’s also high for a good reason. Ducks stats are skewed by bad start but the team’s really bought into Boudreau’s system past two months and the contrast is startling.

Dec: 3.54 GPG allowed (tied for worst in league with TB)

Jan: 1.75 GPG allowed (third best behind STL and LAK)

Feb: 2.20 GPG allowed (9^th best overall)

The Ducks are 10-2-1 in their past 13 home games with just two of the wins coming in OT. Jonas Hiller is 8-2 in 10 starts vs. the Oilers, posting a 1.88 goals against average and he’ll square off against Nikolai Khabibulin, who is just 4-10-1 on the road this year and 12-16-2 lifetime vs. the Ducks.

The Ducks can’t afford to let this opportunity slip away and if they play smart, disciplined hockey this is a solid spot to back them in regulation.

I'm down for a 3x bet on the Ducks -.5 (even) in 60 mins. 

Dallas hasn’t been playing great lately but they looked like Dallas of old when Dirk put up 40 against Utah. Think they can keep Thunder in range tonight and get the cover.

Mavs +6.5

Also played:

New Orleans +10.5 at Portland

Orlando -6.5 to cover at Toronto

GL 

Second meeting for OAK City and Orlando and I’m looking forward to this one. OKC has covered 4 of last 6 but can’t buy a straight-up road win vs. Magic, but they are rolling so books say it’s goin to happen tonight. Both teams in back-to-backs, both have winning records in this spot but getting points on a home diggity that owns this opponent at home? I’ll take the dog please.

Magic stoked to be home and their D keeps this one tight. Playing the dog and the under.

ORL +1

Under 192

Hope OT doesn’t screw me!