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My other NHL: Yes, I have decided to go with the full NHL board tonight... small Friday slate, and nothing too big. 𝐉𝐞𝐭𝐬/𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝟔 (𝟎.𝟓𝐮) The Jets aren't just looking to snap their 7-game losing streak tonight; they're also looking for a little revenge after getting smoked 5-1 by this same Panthers team just three days ago. The problem? Winnipeg is coming off a 6-4 loss in Tampa last night and is now playing its third game in four nights. As much as you'd like to think this team is getting closer to breaking out of its slump, there's a pretty good chance tonight turns into a sloppy mess. Florida's whole "crash the net and hit everything that moves" approach is tough enough to deal with when you're fresh, let alone when you're running on fumes. So what's the next best option? Say fuck it, go toe-to-toe with them, and try to turn this into a loose, run-and-gun type of game. I'll be honest, that probably doesn't work out in Winnipeg's favour either. But they've spent the better part of the last week trying to win defensively and still haven't gotten the job done. Yesterday was also the first time in a while we've seen even a little offensive spark from this group. Why not try to build on that and see where it takes them? 𝐊𝐑𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐍 𝐌𝐋 -𝟏𝟎𝟗 (𝟏𝐮) Calgary has started getting a little respect back after putting together a four-game winning streak last week, and against some pretty good teams, too. But getting shut out by the Oilers on Wednesday feels a lot more like what we should expect from this group. Don't get me wrong, they're proving to be more than just a glorified AHL team. There's some actual defensive structure here, a gritty group of players, and some high-end young talent that's being seriously overlooked. But I do think they've cooled off, and we're going to see a team that's a little out of sorts over the next little while. Seattle, meanwhile, is still getting heavily disrespected. I don't think anyone fully trusts this team yet, but I do. Sure, the Kraken could tighten things up defensively more often than not, but Calgary isn't exactly the kind of explosive offensive team that's going to give them fits. Seattle has been a strong offensive team this year, and the biggest thing I like about them is that you never really know who's going to step up and produce. It's tough to key in on specific players or even entire lines when they can get scoring from just about anywhere. They also have so many different ways to put the puck in the net, which is what makes them so dangerous when they start scoring in bunches. I really think the Flames might be in for a long night here. They could be toast.

NHL Collab with the pill poppin @1ADayPicks Give him a follow; he's a good NHL account. I discussed insights with him outside of X last season. 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗟𝗦 𝗠𝗟 +𝟭𝟬𝟬 (𝟭𝘂) The Devils are the real deal right now. Sure, they understandably took a loss in the second half of a back-to-back in high-altitude Denver, but honestly, who doesn't? Colorado has a 75% win rate in those situations over the past five years. Tonight, NJ gets Hellebuyck back in net, and he's pretty much picked up right where he left off. The team is also clicking on all cylinders, with nearly everyone getting closer to their prime as the season progresses. They also have a full three days off after this one, so I'd expect them to come out with a game plan that leaves nothing on the table. VGK snapped their three-game losing streak against Ottawa, but their early-season momentum has pretty much been gone for close to two weeks now. They've had some rest between games, but the offense is clearly still searching for answers. The middle six has been a bit of a revolving door, with some experimenting around Mitch Marner, while the two veteran centers are being asked to balance defensive responsibilities with generating offense. In turn, a lot of pressure is falling on the top line. I'm sure Jack Hughes and Connor Hellebuyck know their good buddy Eichel's tendencies pretty well, and he's the heartbeat of this Vegas offense. The Knights can absolutely still be an elite defensive team, but I think the Devils might be a little too much for them tonight. NJ looks fired up, well-prepared, and has plenty of versatility up front. It's not often you see this VGK team sitting anywhere close to a pick'em at home, so that alone tells you how seriously the market is taking New Jersey as an opponent. I'm leaning Devils here.

NFL Thursday Nighter: (31-24 +13.01 on the NFL season) 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗠𝗟 +𝟭𝟲𝟵 (𝟭𝘂)

NHL Thursday: 𝗕𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗛𝗔𝗪𝗞𝗦 𝗠𝗟 +𝟭𝟯𝟲 (𝟭𝘂) There are many games tonight, but not many catch my eye. This one was a dog that did. Yeah, I know a little bit of value has been lost since it opened last night, but as I said before, this Chicago team can be oddly predictable at times, and we have been on 3 of their 4 wins this season. I really think they build off that strong third period against the Kings in their last game. The team looks like it’s starting to play better defensively while building some real chemistry up front with a healthier core. If not for Anton Forsberg looking sharp in the high-danger situations, and a few bad bounces on open nets, that game could have easily seen 5 Blackhawks goals. That was one of their more complete performances, and now they get a Wings team coming off a successful Western road trip. Detroit looked relentless and motivated in Edmonton, but they’ve been pretty inconsistent overall and just are not really a good team right now. Coming home after a road trip could also throw them off a bit, which might make this a good spot to catch a Blackhawks team that should be improving at this point in the season. I think it’s worth taking a shot on Chicago while they still have some value. It might only take a little winning streak and some Bedard hype for that value to disappear.