Cappers Sports Picks

Taking the JETS. You know we are fading away on the Avs. 5 wins now since mid December. 4* Money Maker WINNIPEG JETS 

Taking VEGAS here. Doing a show yesterday with Tony T and had to come up with some ice winners. Well. I look at the Avs as a small dog and then do some digging. Hello! 4 Wins since December 19th! - This is a team I will be looking to fade the rest of the year. Not like they will 'flip the switch' and get hot. 4* Cold Cash VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS 

Taking TAMPA BAY. Won't be shy about laying a small number with this team. They are 8-4 when laying between 140/120. TB outscoring CBK 12-2 in their games. 44-11 team should get it done. 4* Cold Cash TAMPA BAY 

4* Money Maker BUFFALO SABRES 

Taking MINNESOTA. Blues red hot. 9-1 last 10. But. Back to back on the road. 3rd road game in 4 days. Just a tough spot no matter how well you are playing. 4* Money Maker MINNESOTA WILD 

4* Money Maker OTTAWA SENATORS

4* Money Maker TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS 

4* Money Maker MINNESOTA WILD 

4* Money Maker OTTAWA SENATORS 

4* Money Maker MONTREAL CANADIENS 

4* Money Maker DETROIT RED WINGS 

4* Money Maker SAN JOSE SHARKS 

4* Money Maker EDMONTON OILERS 

Taking BUFFALO. Like last night on the ice, we will take the b2b team vs a team that hasn't played since the 19th. 4* Money Maker BUFFALO SABRES 

Taking the FLYERS. Kicking myself as I write this seeing Philly up 2-1 on Monday night. Tough spot for Winnipeg traveling. So after the break we have the Flyers, clearly shaking off some rust and ready to score. Rangers suit up having not played since January 19th. Philly or nothing. 4* Money Maker PHILADELPHIA FLYERS 

Taking the JETS. I know. A back to back spot. Yes- a tough spot for Winnipeg playing on East Coast. But, Bruins have been off since the 19th. Playing the old, try to shake the rust off. Getting a nice number, have to back the dog in this spot. 4* Money Maker WINNIPEG

Taking TORONTO. Uh. Hate to lay big numbers. Maybe I should be just putting out the +165 Puck Line. But this is a terrible spot for the Caps. Maple Leafs sitting home waiting for Washington. Probably watching the Caps in what is now a 6-6 game likely heading to OT. Taking the home team. 4* Money Maker TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS

Taking the ISLANDERS. NYI a very good team. Leading the Metro. Blackhawks - bad. Already canned their coach. Old team. Zero motivation. Tied for dead last in the league. Almost want to go PL +190 in this spot. But let's just get some ice wins under our belt. 4* Money Maker NY ISLANDERS 

Taking CAROLINA. Tough spot for Oilers. Back to back off Flames. Back up goalie. Hurricanes first game of a road trip. That is when I like most to play on a road team. 4* Money Maker CAROLINA HURRICANES

Taking the FLYERS. 4* Money Maker

Taking the DEVILS. 4* Money Maker

Taking ARIZONA here. So, Sharks playing the Penguins last night. Puck hasn't even dropped as I do this write up. San Jose is much better at home, 16-4-2-2 than 11-9-2-1 on the road. Just a nice spot for the Yotes. San Jose after this back to back, hello Tampa Bay. Much bigger game on deck. Think Arizona steals this one. 4* Money Maker ARIZONA COYOTES

Taking the DEVILS. Just a little better between the pipes and the Flyers mired in a lost season. 4* Money Maker NJ DEVILS 

Taking COLUMBUS. Yeah, we will grab the big dog Blue Jackets. One, Tampa smoked these guys 8-2 back early in the season. That's a beating. - 2 - We get Tampa home after a week in Cali. Tough to get back into the swing of every day life. Family, bills and whatnot. I think that gets over-looked a bit when teams travel for long periods of time. 3. Columbus. This is a big game for them. Tampa is the class of the league. In off a loss. Happy to be home. Blue Jackets with 2 days rest to 'circle the wagons' or whatever you want to call it. They haven't been bad lately. 7-2-1 to TB's 8-1-1. We will take a shot with the dogs here. 4* Money Maker COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS 

Taking the COYOTES. 4* Money Maker 

Taking the SENATORS. 4* Money Maker 

Taking COLUMBUS 4* Money Maker 

Taking CALGARY FLAMES 4* Money Maker 

Taking the SABRES. I know the Islanders are pretty hot right now. 3 straight wins and 6 of 7 games. And 6 of those 7 games have been on the road. Here is another road game. Buffalo off an home OT loss. The Isles have controlled the trends lately, but I am turning those aside and backing the small home fave. 4* Money Maker BUFFALO SABRES 

Taking CAROLINA. Neither team very good. But at this price, I will back the home team. They just can't seem to light the lamp. I think vs another struggling team, we get some goals. At first glance, I see two teams like this and think, over. But the way both have played suggests a low scoring affair. But I feel that the Hurricanes are the better team. 3rd straight road game for Philly and they play tomorrow in Nashville. While Carolina, off yesterday, now home, off again till the third before traveling to, you guessed it - Philly. I don't think they lose here and think, he we get them next game. The take care of the home ice. 4* Money Maker CAROLINA HURRICANES 

Taking the BRUINS here. 4* Money Maker BOSTON BRUINS 

Taking CAROLINA. 4* Money Maker CAROLINA HURRICANES 

Taking OTTAWA. They got thumped last night 5-2 and come home to face the Caps off their 2-1 win. I think Washington goes through the motions here as they head back home for the holidays after this game. 4* Money Maker OTTAWA 

Taking the SABRES. In off 2-1 loss at Washington. They will be feisty before Christmas. Ducks wrapping up 5 game road trip and heading home after they drop this one. 4* Money Maker BUFFALO SABRES 

Taking VEGAS today. In an ideal world. I would be able to post 2 units PL 2 ML - But the sites allow 1 thing. The +155 is nice for me to cash at Fan Dual tomorrow in the Meadowlands. Here, we lay it. No fear though. Montreal playing a nice early 1pm game after having a Friday night free Vegas. What could possibly go wrong? After they take their 4-1 loss, they head home for Christmas. Cash that ticket. 4* Money Maker LAS VEGAS 

Taking the RED WINGS. A coaching change in Philly - Not sure how much that helps out. A 1-5 road trip for the Flyers. Scoring a problem when you score 1 goal a game. Is the new coach jumping between the pipes also? I'll take a shot with the dog. 4* Money Maker DETROIT RED WINGS 

Taking the MAPLE LEAFS. Kicking myself for laying this number. I love my PL plays more and this painful to lay. But even living in NJ, this Devils team is not good. 4* Money Maker TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS 

Taking TORONTO. Battle of the top 2 teams in the East. I'm on the Maple Leafs. 4* Money Maker TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS

Taking the SABRES. Buffalo now with 4 straight losses after Tuesday's home OT loss to Toronto. - Well rested and angry, I will lay the short number here vs Philly. 4* Money Maker BUFFALO SABRES 

Taking the COLORADO AVALANCHE 4* Money Maker 

Taking COLUMBUS. Have to grab these guys in this spot. Off a 9-6 loss. Giving up 9 goals. I expect a huge defensive effort tonight. 4* Money Maker COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS

Taking the CAPITALS. Coming in angry after allowing 3 goals in the 3rd in a 6-5 home loss. Washington have won 5 straight and Vegas surely remembers all. But sometimes a team just has your number. 4* Money Maker WASHINGTON CAPITALS 

Taking EDMONTON. Will grab the Oilers as a small dog. Things turning around since changing coaches as Edmonton is now 4-1-1 since the move. Defense improved with just 13 goals in those games, 5 vs LA Kings. 4* Money Maker EDMONTON OILERS 

Taking the OILERS. Grabbing Edmonton in a revenge spot from their 6-3 loss a couple weeks ago. After that loss, a coaching change, and a 3-1-1 run for Oilers. Vegas wrapping up a 3 game road trip. Oilers wrapping up a 3 game home stand. Home ice takes it. 5* Best Bet EDMONTON OILERS 

Taking OTTAWA. A little revenge tonight. Rangers won 4-2 on Monday. Senators take it tonight. 4* Money Maker OTTAWA SENATORS 

Taking CALGARY - Shut-out on Friday, I expect a bounce back win this afternoon. Flames 7-3 last 10 in the series and 4-1 here in Arizona. Yotes on 1-4 home skid. 4* Money Maker CALGARY FLAMES 

Taking COLORADO. Though about taking the Avs PL +230. But will just try to get the W on the ML. I am bucking the LA trends in the head to head games. Kiings just have not looked good this season and with the short price, we will take the road team. 4* Money Maker COLORADO AVALANCHE 

Taking MONTREAL. Caps finishing up a 4 game road trip, 2-1 so far. Canadiens off their own 2-1 road trip. Home here, then back on the road Wednesday for 2 days. Have to think you get a big home effort. I know it looks like a bad spot with Thanksgiving and last day with family. 4* Money Maker MONTREAL CANADIENS 

4* Money Maker RED WINGS

Taking COLUMBUS. Thought about going Puck Line for +220. But need to string some straight up wins together. Started November with 5 straight losses on the ice before rebounding with wins in 4 of the last 5. So we'll grind it with the small home fave. Florida has reeled off 4 straight since getting back from Finland. But here they are in game 2 of a 6 game road trip. 4* Money Maker COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS 

Taking COLORADO. Just like the Avs in this spot. Boston a tough team. But Avs have the offense to answer. 4* Money Maker COLORADO AVALANCHE 

Taking COLUMBUS. Time for a little playoff payback. Easy angle for me to back here. 4* Money Maker COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS 

Taking CAROLINA. Now. Sometimes, most times, heck last Sunday with the Browns - I'll take a team making that coaching change in the next game. I just think that Chicago isn't very good. Hurricanes will see a down team, and want to keep them pinned Carolina takes a ton of shots and is one of the better defensive teams even if the record is not that impressive. Chitown just got rid of a coach who won 3 Stanley Cups. Maybe he isn't all that much of the problem and the players just aren't productive. 4* Money Maker CAROLINA PANTHERS 

Taking the OILERS. Tough taking these guys on their road trip. But we get Florida in their first game back since playing in Finland. Have to take a shot on the dogs here. 4* Money Maker EDMONTON OILERS 

Taking the SABRES. Holy cow. How can we not take these guys. 9-2 yesterday. Buffalo to NYC is not really traveling. Especially when you play an early day game the previous day. 3 game losing streak out of the way after that win - Sabres will have nothing but confidence coming to MSG. Have to grab them here. 4* Money Maker BUFFALO SABRES

Taking CAROLINA. Think Vegas is still getting a too much respect from last year. That was the perfect storm. As much as I would like to have a larger dog, I will still back the Hurricanes. As I have said before. We will be looking to fade Vegas at home as much as possible. Carolina just played an OT loss in Arizona last night. Zero time to come in and get swept up in the Strip atmosphere. 4* Money Maker CAROLINA HURRICANES 

Taking the SABRES - Good spot for the small home fave. Almost played the PL for some +230 money. Flames won last night so we will back rested Buffalo who last played Saturday. 4* Money Maker BUFFALO SABRES 

Taking the JETS. A little revenge perhaps. Leafs won 4-2 in Winnipeg just days ago on the 24th. Both teams very good. But I am grabbing the small dog in a pay-back mode. 4* Money Maker WINNIPEG JETS 

Taking MONTREAL. Sabres a tough little bunch. But not sure they are ready to be faves yet. Canadiens off to a nice 5-1-2 start. Montreal 4-0 last 4 in the series and 4-1 here in Buffalo. 4* Money Maker MONTREAL CANADIENS 

Taking TAMPA. Would much rather have them as a dog or any shorter money. TB obviously a good team because the Avs are no slouches and are home dogs. So we have Colorado home after a road trip. TB just starting a road trip. If I am backing a road team, this is a prime spot I look for. 1st game on trip where they will want to get off on the right foot. TB 4-1 last 5 in the series and road team on a 5-1 run between the two teams. 4* Money Maker TB LIGHTNING 

Taking FLORIDA- For me, Panthers not as bad as their record. While I think the Rangers are going to be one of the worse teams in the league. Short price on the road fave. Road team 5-1 last 6 in the series. 4* Money Maker FLORIDA PANTHERS 

Taking the CANUCKS. Just have to play the home dogs at this price. This is the Caps first real road trip. Going to NJ and Pitt really isn't that for them. Both teams a little rested - Vancouver 7-2 last 9 at home vs Caps. 4* Money Make VANCOUVER CANUCKS 

Grabbing the FLAMES. I get it. You want Nashville since Calgary beat these guys in the Preds home opener a little over a week ago. But I'm not buying that tonight. If Nashville had more than 1 loss the Flames would probably be a small home fave. Instead, we are getting them at a little bit of plus money. Against the grain we go for the win. 4* Money Maker CALGARY FLAMES 

Taking OTTAWA here. So for me, a couple things. First road game for Dallas. New HC this year for the Stars, so this is his first ever NHL road trip. Tomorrow Dallas is in NJ. I will be fading the Stars in both games. 4* Money Maker OTTAWA SENATORS 

Taking the DEVILS. 5th straight on the road for San Jose. Early 1pm EST start. Devils playing just their 3rd game, 2nd home after opening up in Sweden. Have looked good so far and will ride the home underdog. 4* Money Maker NJ DEVILS 

Taking COLUMBUS. Will fade Florida in this spot. One. I think the Blue Jackets are a decent team. And two. Panthers have played just once so far. This is game 4 for CBJ. I think early on it is wise to back teams, especially an underdog who is at least getting into the flow of live game play. 4* Money Maker COLUMBUS 

Taking the FLYERS. Sharks in a back to back. Shutout yesterday so that does make this a bit tricky. San Jose out-shot the Islanders 35-30 and still came up on the short end 4-0. Looks like back up goalie in net. Philly home opener and the fans expect a good season. And please google their mascot 'Gritty' . LOL. Holy cow Philly. In GIF voice.. what is you doin' baby! -- Alright.. B2B roadies, Back up goalie. Home opener. Let's go Flyers. 4* Money Maker PHILADELPHIA FLYERS

Taking COLORADO. Thought about +250 on the Puck Line. But let's get some bullets in our pockets on the ice before we start firing off on the puck lines. 4* Money Maker COLORADO AVALANCHE 

Taking EDMONTON. Thought about +225 on the Puck Line. But let's get some bullets in our pockets on the ice before we start firing off on the puck lines. 4* Money Maker EDMONTON OILERS 

Taking the CAPS - Have cashed with Washington on the PL the last 2 games and 3 straight overall on the Capitals. Nothing to else to say from what I have said since Game 1- 4* Money Maker WASHINGTON CAPITALS 

4* Money Maker WASHINGTON CAPITALS 

Taking the CAPITALS tonight. Look. I thought about taking TB on the Puck Line for a +200 payday. But the more I look at the Caps, the more I think this is their year to get to the Finals. We had them multiple times in the Rounds 1&2. Like I said in earlier write-ups. They are playing so much better as hunters than hunted. TB Is a good team. But Washington has been great on the road lately. 14-3 last 17 on the road. That pretty much off-sets whatever edge TB brings on the home ice. Let's not forget that as big dogs in Games 1&2, the Caps scored 4-2 and 6-4 wins. They have clinched series wins in Columbus and Pittsburgh already this post-season. Will see if they can do it again here. 4* Money Maker WASHINGTON CAPITALS 

Taking TAMPA. I had the Caps early in the series, but will look to TB to close things out. Just think that there isn't a lot left in the tank for Washington. Round 1, got down early and had to battle back from 0-2. A tough 6 game series over the Penguins. A team that had owned them. But we have seen the last 3 games that Caps having some problems against Vasilevskiy as they haven't been able to crack him for more than 2 goals. As a dog, have to take the road team. 4* Money Maker TB LIGHTING 

Taking VEGAS again. Had them PL for big money the other night and cashed on miracle goal with about 3 seconds left. That did cost us the Under. But still, it is money in our pockets. Tonight, more of the same. Knights and the UNDER. Jets have really only put together about 30 minutes of solid play this series. Really like Vegas turning away that 3rd period assault when the Jets had 16 shots on goal. Give me the home team and the under again. 4* Money Maker LAS VEGAS KNIGHTS

Taking the CAPITALS. Had these guys in Game 1. Thought they were a good bet vs the Pens as they were the hunters not hunted. Same here. Nearly went PL +250 but lets just grind some bankroll. 4* Money Maker WASHINGTON CAPITALS 

Taking the KNIGHTS again. Maybe, well, we lost so, it was a bad call in Game 1 on Vegas. And looking back maybe I should have expected a slow start after their lay-off. But new day, new game, new week. I am backing the Knights to get back on track. 4* Money Maker LAS VEGAS KNIGHTS 

Taking the KNIGHTS. Have to grab these guys as dogs. Defense the edge for me here. Will be on them for the series price also. 4* Money Maker LAS VEGAS KNIGHTS 

4* Money Maker WASHINGTON CAPITALS 

Taking the CAPITALS. Pure value play. Up in the series. Look, Pens are an experienced bunch. Being down 3-2 might rattle some clubs. Not teams looking for Stanley Cup 3-Peats. That being said, have to take Washington at this price. A 6-3 loss looks like a blow-out. But a pair of late empty netters make it the score look scarier than how the game was played.  4* Money Maker WASHINGTON CAPITALS 

4* Money Maker LAS VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS

4* Money Maker WASHINGTON CAPITALS

Taking the SHARKS. I do like Vegas. And this is a great story. Will probably change the way expansion works in the future. I know the Knights are down, and the crowd will be insane at home. But I will grab the dog tonight. 4* Money Maker SAN JOSE SHARKS 

Taking NASHVILLE. Will grab the Preds at this price. I know. Look. Even me looking at this number I think they are begging us to take the dog. And, I will. I know the Jets have been the better team. Heck, we cashed a miracle PL winner on them with an onslaught of goals to give both the side and total. But I can't go against the Preds here. These guys lost the Stanley Cup to Pitt last year. What we will do, is grab the Over again. Because, like losing 4-2 in the Cup last year, they couldn't stop Pitt on the road (5-4-6 goals allowed), they haven't been able to slow down Winnipeg either (4-4-7) at home or the road (7). 4* Money Maker NASHVILLE PREDATORS 

Taking the CAPS. I know this is the proverbial 'must win' for the Pens. Don't want to go down 3-1. But on the flip side, you know Washington isn't thinking. Ok. we can lose and go home 2-2. They have their own demons they are trying to get away from against this Pitt team. And listen, Pitt is good. Defending champs. But they are a bit banged up. And maybe, just maybe trying for 3 straight Stanley Cups is catching up to them. Have to take a shot at this price. 4* Money Maker WASHINGTON CAPITALS 

Taking the SHARKS. Love the Knights. Las Vegas is a great story. I will probably be on them at some point in this series. But out of the gate, I will grab the small road dog. Both off sweeps. Well rested. Will also look to the Under tonight. Now 5-4  Vegas in OT .. 5-3 Vegas .. 2-1 Sharks . 3-2 Vegas in 4 meetings. The last 2 are what I look at more. A pair of low scoring, tough games. Won't be shocked to see one of those scores tonight. 4* Money Maker SAN JOSE SHARKS 

Taking the CAPS. Had them in Round 1, will look for them to score the upset in this series also. I know Pitt is good. We made nice coin on them over the Flyers. But I will look to fade them in some spots here as I expect a long series. 4* Money Maker WASHINGTON CAPITALS 

Taking the CAPITALS. Should really go big balls and take the Puck Line for nearly a +300 take back. But we will play the ML as Washington has really turned things around after being down 0-2. Caps have won 7 straight on the road and 15 of their last 20. I said before, this team would play better as hunters not hunted. 4* Money Maker WASHINGTON CAPITALS 

Taking the AVS. Preds give up 2 goals in the 3rd blowing their 1-0 lead in the game and squandering a chance to go up 3-1 in the series. Might be tight tonight. We saw Colorado win 5-3 after going down 0-2. After that big win, they will very confident. Have to grab them at this price. 4* Money Maker COLORADO AVALANCHE 

Taking the PENGUINS. Nearly went +180 Puck Line. But this being an elimination game, I have to think Philly really comes out strong. Pens the better team. Have to be annoyed letting a 2-1 lead slip away at home when they could have wrapped things up. 4* Money Maker PITT PENGUINS 

Taking the JETS. Uhhhh. Yes. I can't even look laying -200. What is wrong with me! I had initially did this write up under the Puck Line +140 .. But something tells me that Minny isn't mailing it in. Maybe we get hang on for a 3-1 win. But I can see something late making this 3-2, 4-3 in the final seconds. 4* Money Maker WINNIPEG JETS 

4* Money Maker WASHINGTON CAPITALS 

4* Money Maker MINNESOTA WILD

Taking WASHINGTON here. Also on the over. This is it for the Caps. Down 0-2, they will bring it all tonight. We have seen 5-4 and 4-3 OT scores in Games 1&2 - Can't see tonight being any different. 4* Money Maker WASHINGTON CAPITALS 

Taking BOSTON. Look. I get wanted to back the Leafs a bit here. Outscored 12-4 in the first 2 games. This is the old, circle the wagon game. I can make a case for taking Puck Line plays for either team. Toronto will come out with everything and the kitchen sink tonight. This is their season. For Boston, I think they want to end this as fast as possible. They have to be smelling blood in the water. Poor goal-tending for Toronto. No Kadri. Leafs not playing well anywhere on the ice. Bruins lost 3 of 4 to them in the regular season. No way they want them getting off the mat. 4* Money Maker BOSTON BRUINS 

Going TORONTO. Have to grab these guys as dogs. Should be a tough series vs the Bruins. Maple Leafs have won 7 of the last 8 in the series and 4 of 5 here in Boston and 3 of 4 this season. Going to also be on the Under tonight. 4* Money Maker TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS 

Taking the KINGS. So Vegas is a great story, and it was a historic season. But I see an 18-15 run their last 33 games. LA split the season series 2-2. Small dog, I think they steal Game 1 tonight. 4* Money Maker LA KINGS 

Taking the PENGUINS tonight. Normally I would be just taking PUCK LINE +165 in this spot. But our PL plays have been less than stellar this season. So we are laying the heavy number. Everyone sees 2nd vs 3rd in Metropolitan play. But the gap between these 2 clubs is much bigger. Pitt won both games at home 5-4 in OT, and on the road with 5-1, 5-2 margins. Pens going for a 3-Peat and it start tonight. 4* Money Maker PITT PENGUINS 

Taking the JETS. Again, like our Pens play, laying a heavy number. The +170 Puck Line was considered. And as I said earlier, our PL plays have not been profitable. So we will lay it with the better team at home. The Suter loss for the Wild is huge. That is something this team won't be able to overcome. 4* Money Maker WINNIPEG JETS 

Taking the BLUES. Should probably just go PL +190 also in this spot. Simple thinking for me. Caps wrapped up another division title last night in a win over the Penguins. We add in that STL is off 2 straight road losses, including getting pasted 6-0. Bounce back at home. 4* Money Maker STL BLUES 

Taking the BLUES. Vegas seems to be slowing down a bit at home. Enter STL on a nice 6 game win streak. 4* Money Maker STL BLUES