Professor MJ's Daily Pregame NHL Projections: 2017-03-14

NHL DAILY PROJECTIONS

BY PROFESSOR MJ

University Professor. PhD in stats. Proud dad of 2 boys.

 

 

March 14th, 2017

Hello fellow NHL fans from around the world!

A winter storm in New Jersey has forced the league to postpone the game, but we still have 8 games to enjoy tonight. Based on my projections, I have 3 profitable bets to recommend. You will find all the details below:

 

MARCH 14, 2017

 

MONEY LINE

 

 

 

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PICK

ROI

Wild

+120

+109

2,20

2,09

X

5,3%

Capitals

-133

-109

1,75

1,92

 

-8,6%

Tip: Bet the Wild.

 

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ROI

Islanders

+107

-120

2,07

1,83

X

12,9%

Hurricanes

-118

+120

1,85

2,20

 

-16,0%

Tip: Bet the Islanders.

 

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PICK

ROI

Blackhawks

+100

+103

2,00

2,03

 

-1,5%

Canadiens

-110

-103

1,91

1,97

 

-3,1%

Tip: No value bet.

 

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PICK

ROI

Lightning

+113

+153

2,13

2,53

 

-15,8%

Senators

-125

-153

1,80

1,65

X

8,9%

Tip: Bet the Senators.

 

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PICK

ROI

Maple Leafs

-109

+101

1,92

2,01

 

-4,6%

Panthers

-101

-101

1,99

1,99

 

0,0%

Tip: No value bet.

 

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PICK

ROI

Stars

+149

+184

2,49

2,84

 

-12,3%

Oilers

-165

-184

1,61

1,54

 

4,1%

Tip: No value bet (keep track of the Oilers line).

 

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PICK

ROI

Coyotes

+239

+269

3,39

3,69

 

-8,1%

Kings

-270

-269

1,37

1,37

 

-0,1%

Tip: No value bet.

 

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PICK

ROI

Sabres

+188

+213

2,88

3,13

 

-8,0%

Sharks

-210

-213

1,48

1,47

 

0,5%

Tip: No value bet.

 

My best pick of the day goes to the Islanders at +107 (decimal 2.07) in Carolina. Here are Doug Weight’s words (the Islanders head coach) after yesterday’s 8-4 loss against those same Hurricanes: “We just made tomorrow the biggest game of the year.” This will be the Islanders’ players mindset tonight. In 3 meetings this season, the Hurricanes have won them all: 8-4, 5-4 and 7-4. That’s 20 goals in just 3 games! I’m sure the Islanders are pissed and will be highly motivated tonight. It is also fairly likely that Eddie Lack will start for the Canes (a significant drop compared to Cam Ward).

I suggest taking the Senators at -125 (decimal 1.80) versus the Lightning, despite Mike Condon getting the nod for Ottawa. The Sens will welcome Kyle Turris and Bobby Ryan back on the ice, but will be without Mark Stone. On Tampa’s side, Tyler Johnson might return from an injury, but no confirmation yet. While the Lightning are on the second leg of back-to-back games, Ottawa benefited from two days’ rest. Both teams have been flying high recently: the Sens are riding a 5-game winning streak, while Tampa has won 8 of its last 11 contests.

My last recommended pick is Minnesota at +120 (decimal 2.20) in Washington. What is going on with the Capitals? They looked fairly invincible throughout the year, but are now on a 4-game losing streak (all in regulation). They haven’t scored more than 2 goals in 6 straight games!! Devan Dubnyk will be facing Braden Holtby. Washington will be missing star defenceman Kevin Shattenkirk who was suspended. The Caps will be playing a third game in 4 nights. This will be the first meeting between these two teams in 2016-2017, but Washington has won the 3 most recent matchups.

At this time of writing, Edmonton is close to being a value bet. The line currently sits at -165 (decimal 1.61). If it moves to -160 (decimal 1.63) or higher, go for it.

Have a great day!

Professor MJ

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