To be upfront about it I know the most about MLB, second would be NFL, third NHL and although I used to know a lot about the NBA the direction the league has gone the past years has made me lose interest. That being said with my past knowledge I'll still pick winners for all of these sports, take these picks as you wish.
For each day I will pick all the games with scores. For teams I really like to win I will star the game, and for games where I really like the over/under I will ^ the game. Also I may advise to stay away from a game in my write-ups. Good luck.
Anyways here we go, day 1, November 28th, 2009.
NHL
<>Some changes in last nights picks due to goalie changes...
*^Islanders 2 @ Devils 3 — Both teams played last night, Biron should get the nod in net for the Isle tonight but as good as he and the islanders have played recently I think Brodeur follows up his brilliant performance last night with another W at home. Take the under.
Devils got the W but missed with the under thanks to 3 late goals by NJ in the last 7 minutes. 1-1
*^Flyers 4 @ Thrashers 2 — Boucher gets the nod in net today after Emery lost last night. Both teams are coming off losses from the night before and although Philly is struggling I think they rebound against an inferior Thrasher team with backup Johan Hedberg in net. This one should go over.
Missed badly here, Flyers badly outshot the Thrashers but sometimes the puck doesn't go your way. 1-3
^Carolina 1 @ Buffalo 3 — Miller should start in night for the second time in as many days against backup Michael Leighton of the Hurricanes. Both teams inabilty to create offense should lead to a low scoring game but ultimately Miller's dominance gets Buff the W. Under.
Like the NYI NJ game Buffalo got the win but erupted offensively to push this one over. 2-4
Senators 2 @ Bruins 3 — Despite Ottawas strong play as of late, as well as the fact that Boston is playing on back to back nights I think the return of Tim Thomas will elevate the bruins over the Senators in a close one. Stay low, take the under.
Bruins get the W but this one just goes over. 3-5
Capitals 6 @ Canadiens 2 — The Canadiens haven't been that good this year and Price has been inconsistent. Despite Washington's injuries look for them to light the scoreboard as Price will inevitably lay another egg. I would advise taking the over in this game, especially if you can get it at 5.5. Over.
Hit both here, Caps get the W and the game goes over. 5-5
Flames 2 @ Blue Jackets 4 — Kipprusoff gets the night off after a spectacular game last night, Curtis McElhinney get the nod in net for the Flames instead. With Kiprusoff out this games a tough one to pick, steer clear here if you can but I think Mason gets the W for the rested Jackets in a close one. Over.
A close game, went over, but Calgary wins in shootout. 6-6
^Rangers 4 @ Penguins 5 — Should be a fun one to watch, Fleury will be back in net for the Pens after Johnson lost last night, Lundqvist should sit as Stephen Valiquette gets the nod for the Range. O yeah, take the over either way.
As we expected, penguins win and this game goes way over. 8-6
Red Wings 4 @ Blues 1 — Although both netminders have been struggling in Detroit their defense hasn't been giving up many shots so it's only a matter of time before this talented club starts winning games again. I think the wings are tired of out-shooting their opponents only to lose. Howard gets the W, not Osgood, for the Wings in this one. Stick with the under.
Red Wings win, game goes over. 9-7
Panthers 3 @ Predators 4 — Scott Clemmensen should start for the Panthers and Dan Ellis should get the nod for the Preds. Bad goal-tending will make up for the fact both of these teams played last night and I think the Preds take this one at home although its not an easy pick. Take the over if you dare.
Preds win, game stays under. 10-8
Panthers 3 @ Predators 4 — Scott Clemmensen should start for the Panthers and Dan Ellis should get the nod for the Preds. Bad goal-tending will make up for the fact both of these teams played last night and I think the Preds take this one at home although its not an easy pick. Take the over if you dare.
Preds win, game stays under. 10-8
Lightning 4 @ Stars 2 — Mike Smith takes the net again and has been playing better of late. I expect the lightning to upset the Stars at home here. Tough play though. Alex Auld fills in for Marty Turco in this one for Dallas. Take the thunder with the lightning and bet the over.
Game goes to OT, Stars win, game goes over. 11-9
^Wild 1 @ Avalanche 3 — Doesn't it seem like these two teams just played? That's because they did, yesterday. Anderson has been struggling but he'll stay in net against Josh Harding of the Wild. I think Anderson wins this one but its a tough call. Stick with the under though.
Game stays under, Wild win in SO. 12-10
^Wild 1 @ Avalanche 3 — Doesn't it seem like these two teams just played? That's because they did, yesterday. Anderson has been struggling but he'll stay in net against Josh Harding of the Wild. I think Anderson wins this one but its a tough call. Stick with the under though.
Game stays under, Wild win in SO. 12-10
*^Oilers 0 @ Canucks 3 — Canucks are coming off a days rest, Oilers are coming off an shootout loss from the night before. Luongo should get his first shutout of the year here as the Canucks begin to heat up. Under.
Nucks win but explode offensively and game goes over. 13-11
*^Blackhawks 4 @ Kings 2 — Kings are banged up but the Blackhawks are coming off a bad loss against the ducks from the night before. Good news for the hawks is the only had to travel half an hour up the 5 to get their revenge on a struggling Kings team. Expect Niemi to get the nod in net and the W here for the Blackhawks. Over.
*^Blackhawks 4 @ Kings 2 — Kings are banged up but the Blackhawks are coming off a bad loss against the ducks from the night before. Good news for the hawks is the only had to travel half an hour up the 5 to get their revenge on a struggling Kings team. Expect Niemi to get the nod in net and the W here for the Blackhawks. Over.
Miss miss. 13-13
Theme of the day, take the under, almost all of these teams played yesterday and had to travel last night.
NBA
Going to go over these quickly...
Charlotte < Washington — Washington played last night but Charlotte is 0-7 on the road, look for them to fall to 0-8.
Missed badly. 0-1
Dallas < Cleveland — Dallas played last night / Cleveland's at home.
Hit here. 1-1
Orlando > Milwaukee — Milwaukee played on the road last night and despite their strong home record Lando is the better team. Take the Magi's.
Theme of the day, take the under, almost all of these teams played yesterday and had to travel last night.
NBA
Going to go over these quickly...
Charlotte < Washington — Washington played last night but Charlotte is 0-7 on the road, look for them to fall to 0-8.
Missed badly. 0-1
Dallas < Cleveland — Dallas played last night / Cleveland's at home.
Hit here. 1-1
Orlando > Milwaukee — Milwaukee played on the road last night and despite their strong home record Lando is the better team. Take the Magi's.
Orlando wins a close one. 2-1
Portland > Utah — Portland played last night and lost to the Grizzlies at home, look for them to seek vengeance on the Jazz tonight.
Portland > Utah — Portland played last night and lost to the Grizzlies at home, look for them to seek vengeance on the Jazz tonight.
Portland lost. 2-2
Lakers > Warriors — Better team here.
Lakers > Warriors — Better team here.
Lakers cover. 3-2
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