Wednesday NHL and College Basketball Picks!

NHL with a side of College Ball

Ottawa (+155) @ Winnipeg

The Sens have outscored opponents 14-6 over their last 5 games.  They’re making teams work to get scoring chances and are finding success putting the puck in the net on the other end.  After the Evander Kane trade Winnipeg has been playing much better.  This should be a good game but I like the Sens here.  The Jets don’t create a lot of offense compared to some of the teams the Senators have been able to shut down lately.

NY Rangers @ Detroit (-130)

This game features two teams that could very easily cross paths in the playoffs this year.  On top of that, both teams have made some significant additions over the past week via trades.  Lastly, both teams are coming off wins against Nashville.  Detroit is always tough to beat at home, especially when they’re playing as well as they have been.  This should be a great game for any hockey fan to watch.  Detroit rolls at home.

Pittsburgh -1.5 (+175) @ Colorado

If you ask me, the Penguins look more like a contender every game they play.  They have won 4 straight and haven’t shown any signs of slowing down.  With Patrick Roy behind the bench for the Avs it’s safe to say that he will pull the goalie with 7 minutes left in the game if they're down at all.  He’s been a bit too aggressive this year when it comes to yanking the goalie and it has cost them more than it’s benefited them.  An empty net just means Cros or Malkin will bury another one.

Montreal @ Anaheim (-115)

Montreal got blown out by San Jose last game.  Tonight they continue their West Coast road trip by taking on the Ducks in the Honda Center.  The Ducks have own 4 of 5 and have been putting the haters to rest by blowing teams out.  I expect more of the same from them tonight.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL PICKS

Ohio State -5.5 (-115) @ Penn State

Penn State has been getting absolutely crushed lately.  They’ve been losing to everyone and losing by a lot.  Ohio State slipped up and dropped 2 road games at Michigan State and Michigan but have won 2 straight since.  They are fighting to increase their NCAA Tournament seeding while Penn State is just..losing.

Notre Dame @ Louisville -4

Notre Dame is coming off a 5 point home loss to Syracuse.  Louisville is not a fun place to be a visiting team in.  The Cards are solid per usual and still have a great coach.  Notre Dame has been up and down all year.  I don’t think they’re up to the task of facing a top notch program on the road just before the tournament.  

Wake Forest @ Duke -17.5

Usually I stay away from a line like this but Wake Forest is BAD.  They’re terrible.  Duke could win it all this year.  This is going to be a blood bath.

Nebraska +8 @ Illinois

Both of these teams are extremely hot and cold.  They both have some horrible losses and some great wins this year.  I think it will be a close game and the Huskers will cover.