Daily NHL Best Bets | Friday November 8

Daily NHL Best Bets | Friday November 8

• Ryan Cook
The Rangers kick off a day that could heavily favour some league heavyweights, which means we’ll probably see a great deal of upsets.  Regardless, the Rangers have had three days off compared to Buffalo’s one, so this should be a nice spot to play on them at the line against a team that ranks middle of the league in terms of goals scored, and 10th in goals allowed.  Bet Now: Sabres v Rangers Nashville Predators @ Florida Panthers Tip: Back the Panthers to Cover the Line (-1.5 Goals) @ $2.50  Another tough spot for the Preds after facing off against…
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Daily NHL Best Bets | Thursday November 7

Daily NHL Best Bets | Thursday November 7

• Ryan Cook
There’s a slight edge here on Vegas as minor outsiders on the road in Edmonton.  Connor McDavid’s absence aside, the Oilers are playing their third game in four nights after playing back to back games on Monday/Tuesday.   Vegas has had its issues to start the year, but with Bruce Cassidy’s side ranked second in goals, and the Oilers just outside the Top 10 in goals allowed, this is a somewhat favourable matchup.  Player Pick  Zach Hyman has stepped up nicely in McDavid’s absence, lighting the lamp in back to back games against Nashville and Calgary last week.   He’s…
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2024 Melbourne Cup Tips

2024 Melbourne Cup Tips

• Ryan Cook
The first Tuesday in November has almost arrived as we look ahead to the 164th running of the race that stops a nation, the time-honoured Melbourne Cup.   This year’s $8.56 million feature features a field made up of the usual international talent, including the well-favoured Buckaroo and returning French raider, Vauban.  Geelong and Bendigo Cup winners Onesmoothoperator and Sea King occupy the second line of betting, while last fortnight’s Moonee Valley Gold Cup winner Okita Soushi has attracted good support after running 11th in the Cup last year.   There’s a case to be made for more than a few in this year’s field,…
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Daily NHL Best Bets | Wednesday November 6

Daily NHL Best Bets | Wednesday November 6

• Ryan Cook
The Bruins and Leafs square off for the second time in as many weeks after Boston won the first meeting on Brad Marchand’s overtime goal.   Boston’s slow start has been the talk of the hockey world over the last few weeks, but the B’s have responded nicely over the weekend with back to back shutout wins over the Kraken and Flyers.   In comparison, the Leafs are coming off two tough road losses to the Blues and Wild as the power play continues to struggle.   Neither side inspires a great deal of confidence right now, but when you…
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Daily NHL Best Bets | Saturday November 2

Daily NHL Best Bets | Saturday November 2

• Ryan Cook
We’ve got another Global Series ahead on Saturday with the Stars and Panthers squaring off from Finland.   This is a potential Stanley Cup Finals preview in the making, but I’m keen to bet the Stars given they have a five-day rest advantage coming in.   Florida has been given three days off, but on neutral ice, those extra two days could prove crucial given the travel.  Bet Now: Stars v Panthers New York Islanders @ Buffalo Sabres Tip: Back the Sabres to Win @ $1.85  There’s a slight edge on the Sabres here, which isn’t something I’ll be saying…
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Daily NHL Best Bets | Friday November 1

Daily NHL Best Bets | Friday November 1

• Ryan Cook
This is somewhat of a rough spot for the Bruins on the road in Carolina.   The B’s were shutout by the lowly Flyers on Wednesday, adding to what has been a slow start to the season with Brad Marchand struggling to get the puck on net – which helps explain why Boston ranks 22nd in goals scored.   Elias Lindholm has been disappointing to start the year, while big offseason free agent resigning Jeremy Swayman hasn’t looked himself between the pipes.  With the ‘Canes holding a rest advantage after a two-day break, go ahead and play them if they…
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Daily NHL Best Bets | Thursday October 31

Daily NHL Best Bets | Thursday October 31

• Ryan Cook
We spoke about the Islanders looking ahead to this game in Columbus in yesterday’s tips, which paid off with the Ducks scoring a handy 3-1 win.   Semyon Varlamov is likely to replace Ilya Sorokin in net, the veteran net-minder sporting a goal against average of well over 3.00 per-game.  The Jackets have been a Top 10 scoring side playing to a 4-3-1 record, while they’ve also been one of the toughest sides to score against – currently ranked ninth in fewest goals allowed.  The pressure is on new Isles coach Patrick Roy early in the season with his side…
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Daily NHL Best Bets | Wednesday October 30

Daily NHL Best Bets | Wednesday October 30

• Ryan Cook
It’s hard to bet on the 3-4-1 Ducks with any real confidence, but there might be a slight edge on Wednesday up against an Islanders team that just lost 3-6 to the Panthers.   This is the first of a back to back for New York with a tricky road trip to Columbus to follow on Thursday.   The Ducks, meanwhile, are coming in off a two-day break hoping James Reimer, who replaces the injured John Gibson, can somehow shake off the cobwebs after allowing six to the Devils on Sunday.   Bet Now: Ducks v Islanders New York Rangers…
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