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Results for Friday 29th of November 2024
| Handicapper | Units | Dollars |
| Robert Ferringo | 0 | $0.00 |
| Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy) | -4 | $-600.00 |
| Raphael Esparza (VSI) | -3 | $-330.00 |
| Tony George | 3 | $300.00 |
| Vernon Croy | 7 | $700.00 |
| Scott Spreitzer | 7 | $700.00 |
| August Young | 0 | $0.00 |
| Strike Point Sports | 0 | $0.00 |
| Jason Sharpe | 7 | $700.00 |
| Griffin Murphy | 5 | $500.00 |
Friday 29th of November 2024
Doc's Sports
7-Unit Play Take Carolina -160 over Florida (3 p.m. EST, Friday November 29)
The home team has won five straight in this series. Carolina is the better team and this price is more than fair. They are 9-1 on the season at home, while the Panthers have been vulnerable on the road at 6-4 on the season, and they lost by multiple goals in their last two road games, including an ugly 3-1 loss at Chicago. The Hurricanes are coming off consecutive home wins over the Rangers and Stars, so they are battle tested and in great form. The offense has risen to the challenge to make up for the loss of goalie Kochetkov, who is day to day with a concussion. Florida has just one goal (in regulation) in their last three visits to Carolina, and we think all signs point to a dominating win by the home team.
Best of Luck – Doc’s Sports
Robert Ferringo
Passing for today.
Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy)
4-Unit Play. #51. Take Seattle -150 over San Jose (Friday @ 3:37pm est)
Note, 6*NFL Today and 7*CFB Tomorrow at 3:30pm as we expect a great Football Week! We roll with Seattle here hoping this is our 4th straight hockey winner as we are on a 3-0 run for +1500. Note, that Seattle comes off a game where they lost 2-5 to Anaheim has a -200 favorite and it is hard to imagine that they do not come into this game at least a bit peeved as they were -200 favorites coming into this game. But, that is not entirely their fault as they beat Anaheim 3-2 in the game prior. This is a team that has not lost back to back games in some time and San Jose comes in losing 3-4 to Ottawa in their last game as +200 underdogs. And, they have not won back to back games in ages and after the big LA Win 7-2, they quickly went back to losing. The last time these two teams met, San Jose won 3-1 and we love Seattle to get some revenge here and bounce-back in a positive way. Seattle actually outshot Anaheim 44-33 in the loss but still ended up losing by 3 goals b/c Anaheim had immediate revenge.
Raphael Esparza (VSI)
NHL HOCKEY
3 Unit Play. Take #56 Boston -110 (3-Way) over Pittsburgh (6:35p.m., Friday November 29)
Tony George
NHL
11/29/24
3 Units
#45 / #46 Calgary / Columbus (OVER 6.5) -115 *3 EST
Columbus on fire on offense averaging 5 goals per game their last 5, however they have allowed 14 goals in 3 games as well. Calgary is on their 3rd game in 5 days on the road and bring tired legs in here and could get sloppy. but they will score. Play the Over and this has high scoring written all over it.
Vernon Croy
7-Unit Play: #039 Tampa Bay -110 over Nashville (Friday, November 29, 2024, 3:07pm ET)
Take Tampa Bay on the moneyline as my top NHL pick for Friday. This pick falls into one of my top NHL systems and I really like Tampa Bay in this spot here today is I believe they are this period team and I look for them to step up defensively here today. Tampa Bay has absolutely dominated Nashville in the past winning six of their last seven games against them and they are coming off a loss against Washington in a game they definitely should have won so they will come ready to play here tonight. Meanwhile Nashville has struggled losing by three goals at New Jersey and overtime loss in their last game against Philadelphia. Play Tampa Bay moneyline
Scott Spreitzer
7-Unit Play: Take 43 Devils -115 (Win in Regulation) over Red Wings (3:07 p.m., Friday, November 29)
New Jersey must lead after three periods in order to cash this bet. The Devils are off a loss as a big favorite but probably caught the Blues at the wrong time. St. Louis had a little extra motivation with their recent coaching move. But New Jersey owned the ice if not the scoreboard, including a 31-20 SOG advantage. I expect the Devils to bounce back here not only off the shutout loss but also in revenge for a 5-3 loss to Detroit earlier this season. New Jersey owned the ice in that one too including a 40-20 SOG advantage. Today, I’m betting they not only own the ice but the final score. I’m backing the Devils to win in regulation. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
August Young
Passing for today.
Strike Point Sports
Passing for today.
Jason Sharpe
Friday November 29th 2024-
7 Unit Play Take #60 Dallas -135 over Colorado (9:07pm est):
I'm looking for an extremely motivated effort here from this Dallas team. The Stars were humming along with a 13-6 overall record this season and winners in five of their last six games when they ran out of gas Monday night at Carolina as they allowed 5 goals in the final period and let a 3-1 lead slip away. They finished up their three game road trip on Wednesday night falling behind 4-0 early to a bad Chicago team and lost to the Blackhawks 6-2 as -220 favorites in the game. Keep in mind this is a veteran group that made it to the Western Conference Finals last year and they know how to step up after an ugly performances. We have seen lots of evidence of this before as the Stars have went 7-1 overall in their next game following a defeat as -170 favorites or higher since last the beginning of last NHL season. On the other side of things I think Colorado is overrated as the Avalanche have the worst season goal differential among the top 12 teams in the NHL this season.
Take Dallas to win this game.
Thank you and good luck,
Jason Sharpe
Griffin Murphy
4 Unit Play - Take #60 Dallas (-130) Over Colorado. (9:00p.m, Friday, November 29th)
Dallas comes into this game 13-8 on the season, 6-4 in their last 10 games, and presently on a two-game losing streak. Dallas is stout at home with a record of 8-2 and in desperate need of a bounce-back game. Colorado is presently 13-10 on the season, 7-3 in their last 10 games, and coming off a 2-1 win over Vegas on Wednesday. Dallas is presently 8th in the NHL when it comes to offensive goals per game, averaging 3.38; 5th when it comes to shots on goal; and 10th in shooting percentage. Colorado is 30th on the defensive side when it comes to goals allowed against, 29th on the penalty kill, and 2-3 in divisional matchups. This is a bounce-back must-win game for Dallas, as they were home for the holiday and spent time in Dallas and are coming into this matchup comfortable and ready to go.
Take #60 Dallas (-130) Over Colorado.
Griffin Murphy
1 Unit Play - Take #53 Los Angeles Kings (-195) Over Anaheim. (3:30p.m, Friday, November 29th)
Los Angeles comes into this game 12-8-3 on the year, 5-5 in their last 10 games, and coming off a 4-1 win over Winnipeg on Wednesday. Anaheim is now 9-9-3 on the year, 5-4-1 in their last 10 games, and coming off a 5-2 win in Seattle on Wednesday. Anaheim is presently just 4-6-1 at home this season while Los Angeles is 5-6-2 on the road. When it comes to defensive play, this is where Los Angeles really thrives. Los Angeles is 9th when it comes to goals allowed, 1st when it comes to shots on goal against, and 14th on the penalty kill. Anaheim sustains a brutal offense again this season. Anaheim is 25th in the NHL when it comes to offensive goals per game, 24th when it comes to shots on goal, 28th on the power play execution, and dead last in faceoff percentage. This is a total mismatch, and Los Angeles should absolutely roll Anaheim today.
Take #53 Los Angeles Kings (-195) Over Anaheim.
Griffin Murphy
Amal Shah had no picks
Expert NHL Picks History:
Doc's Sports
7-Unit Play Take Carolina -160 over Florida (3 p.m. EST, Friday November 29)The home team has won five straight in this series. Carolina is the better team and this price is more than fair. They are 9-1 on the season at home, while the Panthers have been vulnerable on the road at 6-4 on the season, and they lost by multiple goals in their last two road games, including an ugly 3-1 loss at Chicago. The Hurricanes are coming off consecutive home wins over the Rangers and Stars, so they are battle tested and in great form. The offense has risen to the challenge to make up for the loss of goalie Kochetkov, who is day to day with a concussion. Florida has just one goal (in regulation) in their last three visits to Carolina, and we think all signs point to a dominating win by the home team.
Best of Luck – Doc’s Sports
Robert Ferringo
Passing for today.Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy)
4-Unit Play. #51. Take Seattle -150 over San Jose (Friday @ 3:37pm est)Note, 6*NFL Today and 7*CFB Tomorrow at 3:30pm as we expect a great Football Week! We roll with Seattle here hoping this is our 4th straight hockey winner as we are on a 3-0 run for +1500. Note, that Seattle comes off a game where they lost 2-5 to Anaheim has a -200 favorite and it is hard to imagine that they do not come into this game at least a bit peeved as they were -200 favorites coming into this game. But, that is not entirely their fault as they beat Anaheim 3-2 in the game prior. This is a team that has not lost back to back games in some time and San Jose comes in losing 3-4 to Ottawa in their last game as +200 underdogs. And, they have not won back to back games in ages and after the big LA Win 7-2, they quickly went back to losing. The last time these two teams met, San Jose won 3-1 and we love Seattle to get some revenge here and bounce-back in a positive way. Seattle actually outshot Anaheim 44-33 in the loss but still ended up losing by 3 goals b/c Anaheim had immediate revenge.
Raphael Esparza (VSI)
NHL HOCKEY3 Unit Play. Take #56 Boston -110 (3-Way) over Pittsburgh (6:35p.m., Friday November 29)
Tony George
NHL11/29/24
3 Units
#45 / #46 Calgary / Columbus (OVER 6.5) -115 *3 EST
Columbus on fire on offense averaging 5 goals per game their last 5, however they have allowed 14 goals in 3 games as well. Calgary is on their 3rd game in 5 days on the road and bring tired legs in here and could get sloppy. but they will score. Play the Over and this has high scoring written all over it.
Vernon Croy
7-Unit Play: #039 Tampa Bay -110 over Nashville (Friday, November 29, 2024, 3:07pm ET)Take Tampa Bay on the moneyline as my top NHL pick for Friday. This pick falls into one of my top NHL systems and I really like Tampa Bay in this spot here today is I believe they are this period team and I look for them to step up defensively here today. Tampa Bay has absolutely dominated Nashville in the past winning six of their last seven games against them and they are coming off a loss against Washington in a game they definitely should have won so they will come ready to play here tonight. Meanwhile Nashville has struggled losing by three goals at New Jersey and overtime loss in their last game against Philadelphia. Play Tampa Bay moneyline
Scott Spreitzer
7-Unit Play: Take 43 Devils -115 (Win in Regulation) over Red Wings (3:07 p.m., Friday, November 29)New Jersey must lead after three periods in order to cash this bet. The Devils are off a loss as a big favorite but probably caught the Blues at the wrong time. St. Louis had a little extra motivation with their recent coaching move. But New Jersey owned the ice if not the scoreboard, including a 31-20 SOG advantage. I expect the Devils to bounce back here not only off the shutout loss but also in revenge for a 5-3 loss to Detroit earlier this season. New Jersey owned the ice in that one too including a 40-20 SOG advantage. Today, I’m betting they not only own the ice but the final score. I’m backing the Devils to win in regulation. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
August Young
Passing for today.Strike Point Sports
Passing for today.Jason Sharpe
Friday November 29th 2024-7 Unit Play Take #60 Dallas -135 over Colorado (9:07pm est):
I'm looking for an extremely motivated effort here from this Dallas team. The Stars were humming along with a 13-6 overall record this season and winners in five of their last six games when they ran out of gas Monday night at Carolina as they allowed 5 goals in the final period and let a 3-1 lead slip away. They finished up their three game road trip on Wednesday night falling behind 4-0 early to a bad Chicago team and lost to the Blackhawks 6-2 as -220 favorites in the game. Keep in mind this is a veteran group that made it to the Western Conference Finals last year and they know how to step up after an ugly performances. We have seen lots of evidence of this before as the Stars have went 7-1 overall in their next game following a defeat as -170 favorites or higher since last the beginning of last NHL season. On the other side of things I think Colorado is overrated as the Avalanche have the worst season goal differential among the top 12 teams in the NHL this season.
Take Dallas to win this game.
Thank you and good luck,
Jason Sharpe
Griffin Murphy
4 Unit Play - Take #60 Dallas (-130) Over Colorado. (9:00p.m, Friday, November 29th)Dallas comes into this game 13-8 on the season, 6-4 in their last 10 games, and presently on a two-game losing streak. Dallas is stout at home with a record of 8-2 and in desperate need of a bounce-back game. Colorado is presently 13-10 on the season, 7-3 in their last 10 games, and coming off a 2-1 win over Vegas on Wednesday. Dallas is presently 8th in the NHL when it comes to offensive goals per game, averaging 3.38; 5th when it comes to shots on goal; and 10th in shooting percentage. Colorado is 30th on the defensive side when it comes to goals allowed against, 29th on the penalty kill, and 2-3 in divisional matchups. This is a bounce-back must-win game for Dallas, as they were home for the holiday and spent time in Dallas and are coming into this matchup comfortable and ready to go.
Take #60 Dallas (-130) Over Colorado.
Griffin Murphy
1 Unit Play - Take #53 Los Angeles Kings (-195) Over Anaheim. (3:30p.m, Friday, November 29th)
Los Angeles comes into this game 12-8-3 on the year, 5-5 in their last 10 games, and coming off a 4-1 win over Winnipeg on Wednesday. Anaheim is now 9-9-3 on the year, 5-4-1 in their last 10 games, and coming off a 5-2 win in Seattle on Wednesday. Anaheim is presently just 4-6-1 at home this season while Los Angeles is 5-6-2 on the road. When it comes to defensive play, this is where Los Angeles really thrives. Los Angeles is 9th when it comes to goals allowed, 1st when it comes to shots on goal against, and 14th on the penalty kill. Anaheim sustains a brutal offense again this season. Anaheim is 25th in the NHL when it comes to offensive goals per game, 24th when it comes to shots on goal, 28th on the power play execution, and dead last in faceoff percentage. This is a total mismatch, and Los Angeles should absolutely roll Anaheim today.
Take #53 Los Angeles Kings (-195) Over Anaheim.
Griffin Murphy
Amal Shah had no picks
Expert NHL Picks History:
ROBERT FERRINGO posted another winning NHL season last year and that is now back-to-back profitable years. Robert has been one of the top hockey handicappers in the country over the last two decades and has posted 10 of 15 winning NHL seasons. 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.
VERNON CROY is coming off an outstanding 104-88, +6,910 NHL season, and he can't wait to crush the books again this season after some truly amazing winning streaks last season. The NHL has always been one of Croy's top sports for the last 25 years. Croy was up over +4,400 with his top NHL plays rated 6.0+ last season. Croy expects to beat his record from last year and he is chomping at the bit to start the season hot. Sign-up today!
JASON SHARPE is coming off a fantastic +6,700 hockey season last year and has rocked the books for three of four winning years in the NHL. Sharpe was exceptional with his top picks last year, going 28-14 (67%) on his hockey plays rated 7.0+. Sharpe is a selective NHL handicapper and 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.
TONY GEORGE hired a new NHL handicapper prior to the 2022-23 hockey season and the result has been back-to-back winning years on the ice. Now George is looking forward to going for three in a row. He has over 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.
STRIKE POINT SPORTS is coming off another profitable NHL season in 2023-24 and are looking to do it again this winter. SPS closed the season with a dramatic playoff run, posting 10 off 11 winning days and going 15-4 on his last 19 picks. SPS 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. Sign up now!
AUGUST YOUNG has posted two of three winning seasons on the ice and has racked up +8,705 with his picks since joining Doc’s three years ago. Young has been phenomenal with his top hockey plays, including going 9-2, +5,320 with his 8-Unit NHL Game of the Year picks over the last three years. Young and his team are stacked with fresh data scientists and research experts, and he is prime to deliver another big season!
RAPHAEL ESPARZA is steady and consistent on the ice, notching 9 of 13 winning NHL seasons. Esparza had a monster winning season in 2022-23 and is looking to do it again. At one point Esparza 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.
SCOTT 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 now and put his experience to work.
ARUN SHIVA had back-to-back dominating NHL campaigns in 2020-21, banking over +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!
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 is going to focus on totals and puck-line plays this winter and he is looking to build on his success with 7-Unit NHL Plays (+3,045 last year). Sign up and put him to work now!
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. Sign up now and put Doc's experience and skill to work for your bankroll today!
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