Sugar's Free NHL Picks

Monday Madness NHL Picks

Los Angeles @ Philadelphia (-1.5) (L)

The Flyers have been clicking recently and have rolled through some great hockey clubs.  They’ve won 5 in a row; 2 wins over Pittsburg, 1 over Chicago, 1 over Dallas, and 1 over Saint Louis.  They’ve played one of the hardest 5 game stretches a team can play and have won every game.  This game is in Philly which is among the tougher places to be a visitor in.  The disgusting shade of orange and the atrocious fans compliment their physically dominant team very well.  The Kings are in for a good ole fashioned Philly beat down. 

Sugar’s Pick: Philly -1.5

Ottawa @ Tampa (-1.5) (L)

Every chance I’ve gotten to roll with the Lightning, I’ve taken.  I think Tampa is on the cusp of being an elite franchise.  If Tampa is on the peak of putting a team together with a bright future then Ottawa is in the trough below.  Ottawa had their team.  Remember 10 years ago when Ottawa was absolutely filthy? Well 10 years later they still rely on the core of those players. Tampa  rolls at home big time tonight. I predict: Stamkos with a goal maybe two, and NORPAC alumni Tyler Johnson with a goal and an assist.  Bolts win 4-1.

Sugar’s Pick: Tampa -1.5

Winnipeg (+1.5) @ Dallas (WINNER!)

These 2 teams met a week ago and the Jets shit kicked the Stars 7-2.  This game is in Dallas, last week was in Winnipeg.  I suspect it will be a little closer this time around.  Don’t read too much into this one though, the Jets should have the upper hand with Byfuglien and Kane up front.  I predict a win for Winnipeg but to make sure I’m betting the spread on this one.

Sugar’s Pick: Winnipeg +1.5

San Jose @ Calgary (+157) (WINNER!)

This one might burn me but I think the Flames are hot right now.  See what I did there?  For real though, Calgary has found a way to light the fuckin’ lamp lately.  They have a 4-2 record their past 6 but more importantly have scored 29 goals in that span.  Meanwhile, the sharks have struggled to score recently, scoring 16 goals in their last 6.  They’re 5-1 in that span but who gives a shit.  I think the Flames will light up the scoreboard tonight and burn the Sharks out of town.  See what I did there?

Sugar’s Pick: Calgary +157