PICK:DETROIT RED WINGS +1.5 (+111)

I get the Lightning being favored here and heavily at that as well, but the thing is as bad as the Red Wings have been, they’ve been in games in some spots and the last 5 meetings against Tampa Bay have all been decided by a single goal. It’s a lean, but getting the +1.5 at plus money sounds good to me for a small play so give me Detroit +1.5 in this one.

PICK:ARSENAL (+118)

Arsenal has been playing better soccer and they are going to find enough offensive success to get the job done in this one. Back Arsenal on the money line.

PICK:WEST BROM (+332)

ARSENAL VS. WOLVES PICK: ARSENAL (+118) RISK: 1 UNIT PICK WRITE-UP: Arsenal has been playing better soccer and they are going to find enough offensive success to get the job done in this one. Back Arsenal on the money line.

PICK:ST LOUIS BLUES -1.5 (+148)

The Arizona Coyotes are off to a rough start because of a lack of consistent offense and it's hard to genre their road struggles dating back to last season given their current form. The St. Louis Blues are starting to get their feet under them and they're only going to be more dangerous once the goaltending improves. The Blues have also had a clear upper hand over the Coyotes in past meetings. I'll take the Blues and the PL to shave down the ML price.

PICK:GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS +3 (+103)

Take the Warriors here to cover. Boston has struggled recently. They lost of the road in San Antonio and then came back and fell to the Lakers. Now, after a loss Saturday night at home, they have to fly across the country and take on the Warriors Tuesday night. These road trips are always tough, especially the first game after a long fight. Add to that the fact that the already weak Celtics bench will be without Marcus Smart, who injured himself in the last game. The Celtics defense had been playing better, but without their best defender, they will have trouble slowing down Steph Curry. I love the Warriors here to cover.

PICK:WASHINGTON CAPITALS (+125)

We are once again getting the Washington Capitals and plus money, something we've taken full advantage of multiple times this season. Sure, the Bruins are a really solid team and have a clear edge on the defensive side, but I'm not turning down plus money with the Capitals. It should also be mentioned that the Caps have won eight of the last 10 meetings against the Bruins, which includes an overtime win a couple days ago. Give me the underdog Capitals for the third straight game.

PICK:BUFFALO SABRES -1.5 (+157)

The New Jersey Devils just can't get out of their own way and they have to be frustrated with how they blew multiple leads yesterday and lost in a shootout. The Buffalo Sabres continue to show flashes of being an improved team and yesterdays victory will only increase the confidence of this club. It's still early, but the Devils seem to have similar results when they take the ice. I'll once again lay the juice with the Sabres at home.

PICK:INDIANA PACERS (+116)

The big thing with Philadelphia in recent years is that they have been dominant at home but a doormat on the road. This season, the 76ers are 4-5 as the visiting team though all of their wins as the road team have come against teams with losing records. Indiana is only 6-5 at home this season but they are starting to get healthier as things wear on at this point in time.

PICK:ARSENAL (+192)

After what happened to Manchester United in the last game they can't have any confidence and I think they will really struggle in this game. Look for Arsenal to push numbers forward and that will lead to them coming away with a victory.

PICK:FLORIDA PANTHERS -1.5 (+141)

The Florida Panthers are off to a great start through four games and their offensive firepower has been impressive out of the gate. The Detroit Red Wings look like the team from last year, and that's a team that can't do much of anything right. The Red Wings have lost four straight games and have been outscored 19-7 during that span. I'll back the Panthers and take the PL to shave down an expensive ML price. The Red Wings hold no value right now.

PICK:MONTREAL CANADIENS -1.5 (+177)

The season is still young, but this feels like two teams heading in different directions and the Canadiens have looked sharper at both ends of the ice. It also doesn't hurt that the Canadiens have won each of the last six meetings against the Flames, which includes a 4-2 win on Thursday. The Habs have scored no less than four goals in each of their last four games. With the cheap price, this feels almost a little too easy. Give me the Montreal Canadiens for a fourth straight victory.

PICK:TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS -1.5 (+175)

I've said in past write ups that the Toronto Maple Leafs are legit Stanley Cup contenders as long a they continue to show effort on the defensive side. This is some of the best hockey the Maple Leafs have played in a while and they're worth a futures bet at this point. It also doesn't hurt that the Maple Leafs have won 20 of the last 27 meetings against the Oilers. This price is rather cheap if we're being honest. I'll gladly back Toronto for a fifth straight victory.

PICK:CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS (+113)

The Blue Jackets have the better goaltending, which is something considering I’m not high on this Columbus team at all. However, as bad as Chicago looked early this season, the Blackhawks have actually been competitive as of late and that will help considering they’ve owned the Blue Jackets in this matchup over the years. I think Chicago getting plus money is one of the better value plays on the board on Friday.

PICK:TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR (+237)

Liverpool have struggled a bit as of late and coming into this game they sit in 5th place with 34 points. Liverpool’s last game was against Burnley and the offense couldn’t get anything going as they were defeated 1-0. Liverpool hasn’t scored a goal in their last four EPL games and their last win came back on December 19th, a game they defeated Crystal Palace 7-0. Overall this season, Liverpool has put 37 goals in the back of the net while their defense has given up 22 goals. I don’t trust Liverpool to score goals at this point, and Tottenham Hotspur is going to take advantage. Tottenham Hotspur is going to come away with a victory.

PICK:CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS (+153)

The Chicago Blackhawks have been very competitive over their last four games and they have to feel like they let a game slip away last night. The Nashville Predators have also had offensive issues up to this point and aren't exactly putting teams away. We should see another very competitive contest between these clubs that comes down to the wire. I'll take the Blackhawks

PICK:WASHINGTON WIZARDS +7.5 (-105)

The Wizards have really struggled this season, they’re dealing with trade rumors and are playing this one on zero days rest. The Pelicans are in a very similar position, so they’re not a certainty to take advantage in this spot. The Wizards are 11-2 ATS in the last 13 meetings in New Orleans, so while I think the Pelicans get the win, I’m taking the Wizards with the points to get the cover.

PICK:NEW JERSEY DEVILS (+132)

The Philadelphia Flyers have become a team I've automatically backed dating back to last season and they've been very kind to me. However, the New Jersey Devils are playing great hockey in their own right, have had success lately in the underdog role and have won five of the last nine meetings against the Flyers. While the Flyers are a money making machine, this is a steep line and one that's not showing the Devils much respect. Give me the home underdog.

PICK:CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS (+154)

The Chicago Blackhawks aren't supposed to be good this year, but their last three games include taking the Panthers to overtime and outscoring the Red Wings 10-3. The Nashville Predators are riding a three-game losing streak where they've scored a combined four goals. The Predators are the better team here, usually play well at home and have beaten up on the Blackhawks the last several years. However, we're getting big plus money with the team that's coming off the better week. I'll take my chances at a big payout.