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Yesterday's Expert NHL Picks from our handicappers.
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Results for Wednesday 1st of May 2024
Handicapper | Units | Dollars |
Doc's Sports | 1 | $100.00 |
Robert Ferringo | 0 | $0.00 |
Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy) | -4 | $-500.00 |
Raphael Esparza (VSI) | 0 | $0.00 |
Tony George | 0 | $0.00 |
Vernon Croy | -4 | $-400.00 |
Scott Spreitzer | -4 | $-400.00 |
Doug Upstone | 6 | $600.00 |
August Young | 7 | $700.00 |
Strike Point Sports | 0 | $0.00 |
Jason Sharpe | 0 | $0.00 |
Griffin Murphy | -2 | $-240.00 |
Wednesday 1st of May 2024
Doc's Sports
4-Unit Play Take Dallas -160 over Vegas (7:30 p.m. EST, Wednesday May 1)
Vegas had won six straight meetings, but Dallas had taken over momentum in this series and they have now won two straight. They are the better team and we think this game will be like handing over the torch as the Stars have a real chance to win it all this year after just missing the Finals last season. We rarely take favorites of more than -150, but we think this price is warranted and you have to bet it when you see value. Dallas has the Knights on the ropes and we think they will deliver another blow tonight.
3-Unit Play Take LA Kings/Edmonton UNDER 6 (+105) (10 p.m. EST, Wednesday May 1)
Looks like the Kings may have figured some things out defensively in Game 4 as they held the Oilers to only one goal. Of course, their offense has been pretty much hopeless this entire series. This is an elimination game, and we think at the very least the Kings will leave it all on the floor defensively. They aren’t going to win a shootout, but they can get lucky on offense and win a low scoring game here.
Best of Luck – Doc’s Sports
Robert Ferringo
Passing for today.
Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy)
4-Unit Play. Take #63 LA Kings vs Edmonton Oilers Under 6.5 (-125) (Wednesday @ 10pm est)
The Kings are hanging on for dear life as they are down 3-1, headed back to Edmonton and until the 1-0 game on Sunday this series showcased offensive fireworks right? There were 27 goals in the first three games, then only 1 in Game 4, which is a big disparity. We think we see another under here as the public will chomp at the bit to get back on the over but we like the under again, as the Kings don't want to get in a barnburner with Edmonton, they need to win this game through their defense if they can. These teams were actually 71-94-7 to the under this season, so they play to the under in general. Like the under here in Edmonton tonight.
Raphael Esparza (VSI)
Passing for today.
Tony George
Passing for today.
Vernon Croy
4-Unit Play - #061 Vegas +130 over Dallas (Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 7:30 pm ET)
Take Vegas on the Moneyline as my top NHL pick for Wednesday night. This pick falls into one my top NHL systems and I really like Vegas in this spot on the road here tonight after winning both of their last games in Dallas. This is also a big bounce back spot for Vegas and I look for them to do just that. Dallas has allowed 3 goals per game at home this season and their penalty kill has struggled opponents converting at 28.6% against them with the extra man over their last 5 games. Vegas has averaged 3.2 goals per game on the road this season and I expect to see their best game of the series here tonight. Play Vegas Moneyline
Scott Spreitzer
4-Unit Play: Take 64 Oilers -1.5, +135 (puck line) over Kings (10 p.m., Wednesday, May 1)
The areas that helped the Kings secure a playoff spot have certainly been an issue in the postseason. They’ve been heavily penalized in this series and special teams have been a disaster whether playing with or against the extra man. Edmonton is getting solid play from Stuart Skinner and they’re 11-0 on the penalty kill, to go along with their potent offense. Look for Edmonton to wrap-up the series. I’m backing the Oilers. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
Doug Upstone
6 Unit Play. Take #64 Edmonton -120 (regulation time) over Los Angeles (10:00 p.m. ET, Sunday, May 1)
After allowing 17 goals in the first three games, Los Angeles changed goaltenders and strategy for Game 4. The Kings started David Rittich between the pipes and he allowed only one goal. L.A. played a fantastic defensive zone game and only surrendered 13 Oilers shots while having 33 shot attempts themselves. The problem, no goals for the Kings in losing 1-0 and they have a single score in the last two contests. With the offense not working and their power play 0-11 in the series, it is hard to imagine L.A. will extend the series. Then when you add in the Oilers are 24-2 after playing a game where four or fewer total goals were scored and 19-3 at home after a close win by one goal in their previous game, they close this out.
I’m of consecutive hockey wins and 25-14 (64%) on Best Bets for $5,430. Let’s add another winner!
Good Luck, Let’s Roll,
Doug (Four-time handicapping champion at independent monitors.)
August Young
[NHL] [7-Unit] (062) Dallas Stars -155 over Vegas Golden Knights (7:30PM EST) Game 5 home favorites are 61-35 (63.5%) with the series tied at 2-2. We've been high on Dallas this season, and that doesn't change here. This series may be tied at 2-2 but xGoal data shows that the Stars should have won every single game. In fact; xGoal data shows Dallas should have scored a total of 15.8 goals, compared to 10.64 for Vegas. However, the reality has been 11 goals scored for both teams. Vegas are right in line; but this shows some potential added value on Dallas. Jake Oettinger made some excellent saves in Game 4, and sooner or later we expect a home team to pick up the win, and what better time than now against a Golden Knights team that struggled on the road a lot this season with a record of 18-23 for a -18.7% ROI. Love this spot.
Strike Point Sports
Passing for today.
Jason Sharpe
Passing for today.
Griffin Murphy
2 Unit Play - Take Los Angeles Kings @ Edmonton Oilers (UNDER 6 Goals -120) (10:00p.m, Wednesday, May 1st)
Los Angeles rolls into this game, finishing the regular season at 44-27-11, 6-4 in their last 10 games, and now trailing the series 3-1. Edmonton finished the season 49-27-6, 4-4-2 in their last 10 games, and up 3-1 in the series, looking to close it out. Edmonton went 28-9-4 at home this season, which is incredible. Los Angeles plays incredibly tough hockey on the road, going 22-15-4. This is a game where we know Los Angeles backs are against the wall, so we can expect an extremely intense defensive output. Edmonton thrives on the offensive side of the puck, while Los Angeles thrives on the defensive side of the puck. It’s harder to score goals than to play aggressive defense. I expect this to be a low-scoring, tight matchup here tonight, and this game goes UNDER six goals.
Take Los Angeles Kings @ Edmonton Oilers (UNDER 6 Goals -120)
Griffin Murphy
Expert NHL Picks History:
Doc's Sports
4-Unit Play Take Dallas -160 over Vegas (7:30 p.m. EST, Wednesday May 1)Vegas had won six straight meetings, but Dallas had taken over momentum in this series and they have now won two straight. They are the better team and we think this game will be like handing over the torch as the Stars have a real chance to win it all this year after just missing the Finals last season. We rarely take favorites of more than -150, but we think this price is warranted and you have to bet it when you see value. Dallas has the Knights on the ropes and we think they will deliver another blow tonight.
3-Unit Play Take LA Kings/Edmonton UNDER 6 (+105) (10 p.m. EST, Wednesday May 1)
Looks like the Kings may have figured some things out defensively in Game 4 as they held the Oilers to only one goal. Of course, their offense has been pretty much hopeless this entire series. This is an elimination game, and we think at the very least the Kings will leave it all on the floor defensively. They aren’t going to win a shootout, but they can get lucky on offense and win a low scoring game here.
Best of Luck – Doc’s Sports
Robert Ferringo
Passing for today.Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy)
4-Unit Play. Take #63 LA Kings vs Edmonton Oilers Under 6.5 (-125) (Wednesday @ 10pm est)The Kings are hanging on for dear life as they are down 3-1, headed back to Edmonton and until the 1-0 game on Sunday this series showcased offensive fireworks right? There were 27 goals in the first three games, then only 1 in Game 4, which is a big disparity. We think we see another under here as the public will chomp at the bit to get back on the over but we like the under again, as the Kings don't want to get in a barnburner with Edmonton, they need to win this game through their defense if they can. These teams were actually 71-94-7 to the under this season, so they play to the under in general. Like the under here in Edmonton tonight.
Raphael Esparza (VSI)
Passing for today.Tony George
Passing for today.Vernon Croy
4-Unit Play - #061 Vegas +130 over Dallas (Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 7:30 pm ET)Take Vegas on the Moneyline as my top NHL pick for Wednesday night. This pick falls into one my top NHL systems and I really like Vegas in this spot on the road here tonight after winning both of their last games in Dallas. This is also a big bounce back spot for Vegas and I look for them to do just that. Dallas has allowed 3 goals per game at home this season and their penalty kill has struggled opponents converting at 28.6% against them with the extra man over their last 5 games. Vegas has averaged 3.2 goals per game on the road this season and I expect to see their best game of the series here tonight. Play Vegas Moneyline
Scott Spreitzer
4-Unit Play: Take 64 Oilers -1.5, +135 (puck line) over Kings (10 p.m., Wednesday, May 1)The areas that helped the Kings secure a playoff spot have certainly been an issue in the postseason. They’ve been heavily penalized in this series and special teams have been a disaster whether playing with or against the extra man. Edmonton is getting solid play from Stuart Skinner and they’re 11-0 on the penalty kill, to go along with their potent offense. Look for Edmonton to wrap-up the series. I’m backing the Oilers. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
Doug Upstone
6 Unit Play. Take #64 Edmonton -120 (regulation time) over Los Angeles (10:00 p.m. ET, Sunday, May 1)After allowing 17 goals in the first three games, Los Angeles changed goaltenders and strategy for Game 4. The Kings started David Rittich between the pipes and he allowed only one goal. L.A. played a fantastic defensive zone game and only surrendered 13 Oilers shots while having 33 shot attempts themselves. The problem, no goals for the Kings in losing 1-0 and they have a single score in the last two contests. With the offense not working and their power play 0-11 in the series, it is hard to imagine L.A. will extend the series. Then when you add in the Oilers are 24-2 after playing a game where four or fewer total goals were scored and 19-3 at home after a close win by one goal in their previous game, they close this out.
I’m of consecutive hockey wins and 25-14 (64%) on Best Bets for $5,430. Let’s add another winner!
Good Luck, Let’s Roll,
Doug (Four-time handicapping champion at independent monitors.)
August Young
[NHL] [7-Unit] (062) Dallas Stars -155 over Vegas Golden Knights (7:30PM EST) Game 5 home favorites are 61-35 (63.5%) with the series tied at 2-2. We've been high on Dallas this season, and that doesn't change here. This series may be tied at 2-2 but xGoal data shows that the Stars should have won every single game. In fact; xGoal data shows Dallas should have scored a total of 15.8 goals, compared to 10.64 for Vegas. However, the reality has been 11 goals scored for both teams. Vegas are right in line; but this shows some potential added value on Dallas. Jake Oettinger made some excellent saves in Game 4, and sooner or later we expect a home team to pick up the win, and what better time than now against a Golden Knights team that struggled on the road a lot this season with a record of 18-23 for a -18.7% ROI. Love this spot.Strike Point Sports
Passing for today.Jason Sharpe
Passing for today.Griffin Murphy
2 Unit Play - Take Los Angeles Kings @ Edmonton Oilers (UNDER 6 Goals -120) (10:00p.m, Wednesday, May 1st)Los Angeles rolls into this game, finishing the regular season at 44-27-11, 6-4 in their last 10 games, and now trailing the series 3-1. Edmonton finished the season 49-27-6, 4-4-2 in their last 10 games, and up 3-1 in the series, looking to close it out. Edmonton went 28-9-4 at home this season, which is incredible. Los Angeles plays incredibly tough hockey on the road, going 22-15-4. This is a game where we know Los Angeles backs are against the wall, so we can expect an extremely intense defensive output. Edmonton thrives on the offensive side of the puck, while Los Angeles thrives on the defensive side of the puck. It’s harder to score goals than to play aggressive defense. I expect this to be a low-scoring, tight matchup here tonight, and this game goes UNDER six goals.
Take Los Angeles Kings @ Edmonton Oilers (UNDER 6 Goals -120)
Griffin Murphy
Expert NHL Picks History:
DOC'S SPORTS has over 50 years of sports betting experience and is one of the most well-known and well-respected handicapping groups in the industry. Doc's focuses on underdogs and small favorites, and their ultra-selective approach means that they only release the cream of the crop selections. Doc's new NHL handicapper finished off 2021-22 with a +2,400 run and followed that up with a winning 2022-23, and they look for their best effort yet in 2023-34! Sign up now and put Doc's experience and skill to work for your bankroll today!
ROBERT FERRINGO has been one of the top hockey handicappers in the country over the last decade and posted another winning season in 2022-23. Robert has posted 9 of 14 winning NHL seasons, and between 2009-2013 he was the No. 1 NHL handicapper in the U.S. (+21,780 profit) for his clients. That is sustained long-term success, and he is ready for another outstanding season on the ice.
AUGUST YOUNG took the books for +9,005 in 2021 and then followed it up with +3,925 in profit last year. That is +12,930 in two years since joining Doc's Sports, and last year he hit 65% on his plays rated 7.0+ for +4,145 in profit. Young went 4-0 last season with his 8-Unit GOTY Plays and is 7-1 on these top picks over the last two seasons. He has been fantastic on the ice since joining Doc's and looks to do it again this season!
RAPHAEL ESPARZA is steady and consistent on the ice, including beating the books for another winning season in 2022-23. Esparza has notched 9 of 12 winning NHL seasons, and last year he brought in over +4,100 with his top plays rated 5.0+. Esparza has earned two of three winning years, and he was the sports book director in Vegas at MGM's Aria Race and Sports Book and other top books for 15 years. Put that experience to work for you today.
TONY GEORGE hired a new NHL handicapper last season and turned in a profitable 2022-23 campaign. Now George is looking forward to having his best season yet. He has 30 years of handicapping experience and is one of the most consistent, well known, and most respected handicappers in the sports betting industry. You can get on board now.
SCOTT SPREITZER crushed the books with his top plays on the ice, winning 69% of all NHL plays rated 5.0+ from Dec. 3 of last season through the 2023 postseason in June. Spreitzer has more than 25 years of sports betting experience and is looking ahead to a great season. In 2021, between February and May, he banged the books for more than +7,000 in profit, and you can sign up and put his experience to work.
JASON SHARPE was the top NHL handicapper in the country in 2020, raking in more than +7,100 in profit during the best season of his career. He has posted two of three winning NHL seasons. Sharpe is an extremely selective NHL handicapper; sometimes releasing around 20 plays in a given month. He is the perfect option for people who enjoy betting just the best of the best expert NHL picks without having to endure the exhaustive eight-month grind.
ARUN SHIVA had back-to-back dominating NHL campaigns in 2020-21, banking more than +13,000 those two years. Shiva banked a wire-to-wire winning season in 2020 and followed it up with a 61%, +8,700 season. That run included an amazing 32-10 (76%), +5,675 March and three perfect weeks. Shiva's one play per day style has made him one of the most sought-after handicappers in the country, and you can sign up today!
VERNON CROY went on some solid runs in the NHL last season, including a 6-1 +2,420 run in November, a 5-1 +1,190 run in December, a 6-1 +3,040 run in April, and he ended the NHL playoffs on a 5-1 +1,620 run. Croy generally releases just one top NHL play per day, so make sure you sign-up today.
STRIKE POINT SPORTS was the No. 1 NHL handicapper in 2019-20, and they are known for getting off to hot starts in the first six weeks of the season. SPS has tweaked its betting model this year and will be much more focused on plus-money value. You can get on board and check him out today!
DOUG UPSTONE is looking for a great season on the ice. A highly selective player, Upstone typically releases plays no more than four days a week and only in very specific situations. If you want to bet hockey, with just a few plays a week that are his cream of the crop, join him today!
GRIFFIN MURPHY is one of the newest handicappers at Doc's Sports and is looking for a big season. Murphy has 10 years of betting experience, with eight years of experience as a professional handicapper. Murphy began his career in the Foreign Exchange market, and this experience has made him an expert on probabilities, which is an essential part of an NHL handicapper's repertoire. Sign up and put him to work for you today!