Odds for today’s games: (courtesy of William Hill NJ)

LAK vs. NYR (-135)

VAN vs. PHI (-160)

ANA vs. TOR (-255)

ARZ vs. DAL (-190)

Round table:

Anthony B. (4-5-0)

Matt M. (2-4-0)

James V. (2-7-0)

Anthony B. Daily Picks:

LOCK: LAK vs. NYR: UNDER 5.5 GOALS

VALUE: ARZ vs. DAL: ARZ +1.5

BONUS: ANA vs. TOR: TOR

Explanation:

For my LOCK pick, both the Rangers and Kings are at the bottom of the standings. One of the reasons for this is their inability to score. Also, with very little to play for, look for each team to put forth a less than stellar effort. The under in this game is certainly the pick.

Matt M. Daily Picks:

LOCK: ARZ vs. DAL: ARZ +1.5 (-180)

VALUE: ARZ vs. DAL: OVER 5.5 GOALS (+105)

BONUS:  ANA vs. TOR: OVER 1.5 GOALS 1st Period (-150)

Explanation:

For my LOCK/VALUE pick, the Arizona Coyotes have had 10 of their last 12 games hit the over five-goal mark. Of those games, nine were just one goal margins. The Stars are a team with a potent offense, but the Coyotes have proved to be a pest all season long. Expect both the over and the Coyotes +1.5 to hit.

James V. Daily Picks:

LOCK: ANA vs. TOR: TOR (-255)

VALUE: ANA vs. TOR: TOR -1.5 (+100)

BONUS: LAK vs. NYR: NYR (-135)

Explanation:

For my LOCK/VALUE pick, the Anaheim Ducks have entered full tank-mode. After dropping their last contest 9-3, it does not get any easier, as they now have to travel to Toronto. The Maple Leafs have experienced some struggles of their own but nothing to the magnitude that the Ducks have. A two-goal margin of victory is very doable, especially with the chance of an empty-netter or two down the stretch.

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