4*Detroit Red Wings -160


The Jets played a very physical game against the Sharks and now must face a pissed-off Red Wings team seeking revenge. Detroit has lost four straight home games and should be focused as ever tonight. Take the home team!

5*Chicago Blackhawks -130


The Stars return home having played three straight physical games. Dallas has also played four straight overtime/shootout games. Chicago is playing at a high level and normally play well with 2 days of rest. Dallas is catching the Blackhawks at the wrong time. The Stars are allowing more shots than they take and allow more goals than they score. Not a good combo when facing the Blackhawks. Take the road team!

5*St. Louis Blues -114

5*Columbus Blue Jackets -126

5*Dallas Stars +101

5*San Jose Sharks -115

5*Chicago Blackhawks -124


The Blackhawks are in a nice rythem while the Lightning have been off since losing 5-0 to the Bruins on 10/19. Chicago's defense has been suffocating this season allowing just 2.11 goals per game. They rank No. 1 in scoring chances against. The Blackhawks have been waiting for this matchup since losing in a shootout at home, despite outshooting Tampa Bay 39-16 in the second game of the season. Play the 'Hawks!

5*NY Islanders -142


The Islanders have lost three straight games all by 1 goal. They outshot Buffalo 44-34 but lost in a shootout on Tuesday. The Oilers come to town playing no defense so far this season, allowing 4.57 goals per game. This will be Edmonton's 4th road game in 5 days. The Islanders are in a great spot to win this game. The home team is 7-0 in the last seven head-to-head meetings. Make it 8!

5*St. Louis Blues -123


The Blues matchup quite well with the Sharks. St. Louis has a big mobile defense that will suffocate the Sharks. Look for the Blues to improve to 11-2 against San Jose of late.

5*Vancouver Canucks -117


The Canucks have been waiting for this game ever since San Jose swept the season series last year. The Sharks scored 17 goals in all three home games and will now take to the road to play their first game away from SAP Center. The Canucks have the talent to end its long losing streak against San Jose. Play the home team!

4*Edmonton Oilers -127

4*Dallas Stars -162


The Stars are vastly improved and extremely motivated this season. The Panthers have played in the worst divison (Southeast) in all of Hockey and will be hard pressed to even win half their games this year. Florida is also nicked up and will be missing several key players. Take the home team!

5*Chicago Blackhawks -144


The LA Kings have a losing record on the road. The LA Kings defeated the Sharks in 7 games despite getting out-shot 205-173. San Jose also had nearly 20 more scoring chances than the LA Kings. Chicago can beat teams in many different ways and have been awesome at home. They out-shot the Red Wings 238-199, but were pushed to the brink. They will be focused in this game. Look for the Blackhawks to win game one and the Stanley Cup Finals.

4*Chicago Blackhawks -125

5*San Jose Sharks -126


The Sharks could easily be up 2-0 but the puck gods have not been with them. San Jose has 15 more shots-on-goal and 12 more scoring chances than the LA Kings after the first two games. The Sharks defense at home has been suffocating all season (1.92 GAA) and their offense picks up too at nearly 3 goals per game. Look for the home team to improve to 12-1 in this series of late.

3*San Jose Sharks +143

5*Detroit Red Wings -123

3*LA Kings +115

5*Detroit Red Wings -125

4*Detroit Red Wings -132


Kentucky Derby (G1)

Race 11

5 units #14 Verrazano (W+P+S) ML: 4/1

3 units #8 Goldencents (W+P+S) ML: 5/1


JHSL
Good Luck

4*Detroit Red Wings -125


The Red Wings need this game badly while the Stars can only play spolier. I don't think they have what it takes in this spot. Jimmy Howard has gone 4-1-1 with a 1.16 GAA in his last six starts, and the Red Wings will use their team speed to create numerous scoring chances.

10*Detroit Red Wings -142


The Red Wings are focused on snapping their 2-game home losing streak, both by one goal. Detroit is 8-2 vs. Phoenix of late and will bring in the better defense. Detroit is in the No. 9 spot out West and have been to the playoffs for 21 straight seasons. The Coyotes have a big revenge game on deck vs. San Jose. I would expect a strong effort from the Red Wings tonight.

5*St. Louis Blues -128


The Blues lost to the Canucks 3-2 on 3/19/13 despite out-shooting them 34-19. St. Louis needs to keep winning if they want to make the playoffs. Take the home team!

4*Chicago Blackhawks +110


Big revenge game for the Blackhawks. They are very good in this role!

4*LA Kings -142


The LA Kings are motivated to stay in the top four spots out West. The LA Kings are one of the best home teams in all of Hockey, averaging over 3 goals per game while allowing under 2.

4*Washington Capitals -116


The Capitals are 7-3 in their last 10 games. They are 4-0 vs. Florida this season with a combined score of 22-8. The Panthers will have trouble with the Capitals size and speed once again.

4*LA Kings -130


The LA Kings are +15 in Goal differential while the Coyotes are minus 7. Phoenix has lost their No. 1 Goalie in Mike Smith due to a head injury. They are just 1-5 with Jason LaBarbera in Goal. Take the LA Kings!

4*San Jose Sharks -155


The Sharks are playing their best Hockey of the season. They lost to Phoenix 1-0 at home in Feb. despite out-shooting them 33-21. San Jose was held without a power-play opportunity Thursday for the fourth time in franchise history. The Sharks are 3-0 in their very next game. Lets make it 4-0. Take the Sharks!

5*Nashville -145


The Preds have been playing together for a long time and they have a great head coach in Barry Trotz. Nashville already defeated Edmonton at home by a score of 6-0. Andy Sutton is OUT for Edmonton and they could have used his tall 6'6 frame. The Predators are poised for a long winning streak and the 8th seed out West.

4*Minnesota Wild -144

4*Carolina Hurricanes -114

10*Washington Capitals -159


The Capitals are by far the more talented team. They are big on defense and have a lot of team speed. Washington is riding the hot play of goaltender Braden Holtby, who has made 10 straight starts and is 7-3-0 with a 2.20 goals-against average and .932 save percentage during that span. The Capitals have the No. 4 power play unit in the NHL at 24.7 percent.


The nicked-up Panthers are an NHL worst minus-24 in Goal Differential. Florida has 9 players listed on the injury report including No. 1 Goalie, Jose Theodore. Backup Goalie, Jacob Markstrom is 3-7-1 in his career. Washington has won five straight against Southeast teams and six in a row at home against Florida. Make it 7!

5*San Jose Sharks -140

4*Nashville +109

4*Vancouver Canucks -139

5*Chicago Blackhawks -123

5*Pittsburgh Penguins -132

4*LA Kings -104

5*Pittsburgh Penguins -136


Big revenge game for the Penguins and they love this role. The Islanders defeated Pittsburgh at Consol Energy Center last week despite getting out-shot 38-24. Pittsburgh should be focused while the NY Islanders might be looking ahead to its next game, against rival NY Rangers.

4*Chicago Blackhawks -117


Chicago looks like a serious Stanley Cup contender as this team has played together for quite some time. The Blackhawks are big, fast, and have a great head coach. The Wild are my Western Conf. Spotlight team this season. I thought they would start off slow as the team is still learning how to mesh all of its new players. The Wild defeated Columbus yesterday but will now go up in class. Chicago improves to 7-0-0!

4*Pittsburgh Penguins -137

4*Edmonton Oilers +111

4*Chicago Blackhawks -125

4*Ottawa Senators -140


I don't think the Panthers will be able to handle Ottawa's size and skill on the blue line. Florida was out-shot 42-25 in their win on opening night. Ottawa is 10-1 in their home opener after playing on the road. The Senators are 39-16 all time vs. Florida and 5-0 L5 in Ottawa.

5*Chicago Blackhawks -115


Both teams played yesterday and I think the Blackhawks are more suited to play with no rest. Chicago was eliminated by the Coyotes in last year's playoffs despite out-shooting them in every game. I love the Blackhawks this season. They have a great combination of size & speed and the Blue-line remains a strength. Raffi Torres remains out for phoenix. He is arguably their best scorer. Take the Blackhawks!

4*Minnesota Wild -139

5*Carolina Hurricanes +113

10*LA Kings -164


The LA Kings did not show up in New Jersey as they were a step slow. They should create a lot more scoring chances in this game and that should lead to a victory.