ASA NHL PLAY ON Chicago Blackhawks over Dallas Stars, Friday at 8:35 PM ET

The Stars clinched a playoff berth on home ice with a resounding 6-2 win over the Flyers on Wednesday. That sets this one up well as a letdown spot for Dallas. On the other hand, Chicago comes into this one off a big win versus playoff-bound St Louis and now playing in their home finale! The Blackhawks, despite missing out on the post-season, continue to give a huge effort night in and night out and they are fired up to win this one for their home fans as this is their final home game of the season. Chicago has won 2 of the 3 meetings this season and the only loss was on home ice even though the Blackhawks outshot Dallas 47 to 29 in that game. In other words, Chicago outplayed the Stars (even though the Blackhawks lost) and, given the situation, we fully expect a repeat here but this time it translates to a home ice win! The Stars have lost 9 of 13 road games this season that had a total set at 6 or more goals. Dallas also has lost 41 of their last 66 games when off a game which they won by a multiple goal margin. Bet the Blackhawks money line in evening action Friday

ASA NHL PLAY ON OVER: Ottawa Senators at Buffalo Sabres, Thursday at 7:05 PM ET

Some extra juice to lay with this over at 6 goals but it should prove well worth it. The Senators are starting 22-year old rookie goalie Joey Daccord who makes the jump from goaltending at Arizona State to now facing the world's best players in the NHL. Daccord and the Sens will be facing a very hungry Sabres team too because this is Buffalo's home finale and they have endured a lengthy losing streak including a 3-2 loss in their most recent home game. As a result, and with facing a rookie goalie tonight, the Sabres are expected to be very aggressive in this game. That should lead to plenty of goals because, while Buffalo should score well here, they have been struggling to keep the puck out of their own net. The Sabres have allowed 4.3 goals per game in their last 11 games. Before scoring just 2 goals against the Predators, Buffalo had notched 4 goals in 2 of its last 4 home games. The Senators, under interim coach Marc Crawford, have been a different team. Ottawa has scored 4 or more goals in 6 of its last 9 games! Overall the Sens have averaged a respectable 3.4 goals per game their last 9 games. The Senators have scored 4 or more goals in 3 of their last 4 meetings with the Sabres. Buffalo potted 9 goals the last time they hosted Ottawa. The over is 13-6 this season when the Sens are off a win by a multiple-goal margin. The over is 7-3 the past 10 April games for Buffalo. Late season game with no post-season implications means plenty of open ice and great scoring chances. Bet this OVER in early evening action Thursday

ASA NHL PLAY ON Anaheim Ducks money line vs Calgary Flames, Wednesday at 10:35 PM ET

This is a fantastic home dog spot. Sure the Ducks are eliminated from post-season contention but the Flames arguably have even LESS to play for as they've already wrapped up the #1 seed for the Western Conference post-season! Admittedly, Calgary would now say (if honest with the media) that their biggest concern is just not getting anyone hurt in their final two games. Anaheim has won 3 of its last 4 games. The home team has won all 3 meetings between these teams and, per our computer math model, that statistic will remain perfect when this one goes final! It has been an overall disappointing campaign for Anaheim but they have been playing better in recent weeks and here they want to make the most of a shot to knock off a playoff-bound division rival. In games played from March 1st onward, Calgary is 0-3 when they enter a game on a winning streak of 3 or more consecutive games. Also, the Flames have lost 9 of their last 12 April games! Anaheim is well-rested here and they have won 12 of 19 when they enter a game with 3 or more days of rest between games. Also, the Ducks have won 13 of their last 20 April games! Grab the home dog in this one. Bet Anaheim money line in late night action Wednesday

ASA NHL PLAY ON Vancouver Canucks money line vs San Jose Sharks, Tuesday at 10:05 PM ET

This is a fantastic home dog spot. Sure the Canucks are eliminated from post-season contention while the Sharks have already clinched a spot but, the fact remains, you would think the opposite was true based on the way these two teams are playing! Vancouver has won 6 of its last 10 games. The Sharks have lost 8 of their last 9 games. Also, San Jose is already locked into a post-season date with the Vegas Golden Knights. Sure San Jose would like to "right the ship" before the post-season begins but they're in the wrong place at the wrong time for that. The Sharks have held the upper hand over the Canucks by a huge margin in recent seasons and this is Vancouver's final home game of the season. In other words, the Canucks badly want this game as they want to finally knock off their division rival nemesis. It has been an overall disappointing campaign for Vancouver but they have been playing better in recent weeks and here they want to end it on a high note by knocking off a playoff-bound division rival. The Canucks are wrapping up a 7-game homestand and have won 11 of 17 this season when they enter a game having played each of their 3 prior games on home ice. Grab the home dog in this one. Bet Vancouver money line in night action Tuesday

ASA NHL PLAY ON Winnipeg Jets money line @ Chicago Blackhawks, Monday at 8:35 PM ET

Here is a classic case of line value that certainly qualifies as too good to pass up. As a result of the Jets losing 3 straight games and being on the road for this one, they are very undervalued in this spot. Here you get an opportunity to take a division leader against a team at the bottom of the same division. Yes, the Jets have lost 3 straight games but tonight they will improve to 3-0 when in that situation this season. You interpreted that correctly...Winnipeg has not lost more than 3 consecutive games this entire season. Though the Blackhawks have been on the cusp of a playoff spot, they have shot themselves in the foot by losing 5 of their last 7. The point is that Chicago is not a very attractive home dog in this spot. The Hawks have been pressing and it is showing. The playoff pressure has gotten to the Blackhawks while, on the flip side, Winnipeg had a very strong season last year and it use to this situation and they are currently still in position to finish with the top point total in the division. The Jets have won each of the last 4 meetings with Chicago. That means the Blackhawks have revenge but Chicago has lost 16 of 22 when playing with home loss revenge! Also, the past two seasons the Hawks have lost 10 of 11 April games. Winnipeg has won 10 of 15 this season when off a game in which they were held to one goal. The Jets also have won 13 of their last 15 April games. Bet Winnipeg money line in evening action Monday

ASA NHL PLAY ON OVER: Anaheim Ducks @ Edmonton Oilers, Saturday at 10:05 PM ET - The Ducks are off an embarrassing 6-1 loss last night at Calgary.. Prior to managing just 1 goal in the defeat, Anaheim had scored 3 or more goals in 9 of their 12 prior games. The Ducks are 4-0 to the over in their last 4 games. The Oilers are off a hard-fought 3-2 loss to Dallas on Thursday. Prior to that defeat, Edmonton was 4-1 to the over in their 5 previous games. The Oilers had allowed 4 or more goals in 5 of their 7 prior games. Edmonton had scored 3 or more goals in 7 of their last 8 games. You can see why we're expecting each hockey club to get to at least 3 goals in this one and that sets this up for no less than a 4-3 final and the total is set at just 5.5 goals in this one. Helping the cause is the fact that both teams are out of the post-season picture and that means less defensive intensity as they look to wrap up the season simply playing for pride. That is the reason you're seeing each of these clubs trend toward the over in recent games and per our math model, that over trending continues here. Bet the OVER in Edmonton in night action Saturday.

ASA NHL 9* PLAY ON Dallas Money Line (+) over Calgary, Wednesday at 9:35 PM ET - This is a big game with playoff implications for both hockey clubs. That is why there is great value here with the Stars as a sizable underdog in this spot. The Flames have had only one strong game offensively in their last 8 games against Western Conference foes. Other than a big win against the Golden Knights, the other 7 games have seen Calgary produce a dismal average of just 1.3 goals per game! The Flames are off a home shutout Monday and, speaking of being shut out, Calgary's power play is on an 0 for 17 run in their last 7 games! At the other end of the spectrum, the Stars power play has been hot in road games! Away from home, Dallas is now 4 for 9 with the man advantage in their last 4 games! The Stars also have certainly had the Flames number in recent meetings as they've won 5 straight meetings with Calgary! Per our computer math model this one will be an upset with the road dog special teams holding the edge in this one helping to lead the way. Bet DALLAS

ASA 10* TOP PLAY ON OVER: Vegas at St Louis, Monday at 8:05 PM ET

Marc-Andre Fleury might be back with the Golden Knights for tonight's game. However, couple of key factors even if the Vegas goaltender does return tonight. He has been out with a lower-body injury plus his wife just gave birth to their third child on Friday. Not only are there injury and distraction issues for Fleury, he has lost his last two starts against St Louis as the Blues have gotten to him for 9 goals in those two games! Additionally the veteran netminder could be a little rusty if he gets the call as tonight would be his first start since March 15th. If Malcolm Subban gets the start, he is 2-7 with a 3.47 GAA in his road starts this season. You can see why the Blues should score well here. St Louis has won 4 of its last 5 games and scored an average of 4.8 goals per game with the over going 4-0-1 in those contests. The Golden Knights are off a disappointing home loss to the lowly Red Wings. Vegas managed just two goals in that game. The 4 most recent times that Vegas was off a game in which they've been held to two goals, their next game has gone over all 4 times! 1 of those games totaled 8 goals and the other 3 each totaled 9 goals! With this total at a 5.5 we've got great line value here considering the situation. We expect plenty of goals tonight based on our computer math model. Bet OVER

ASA NHL 9* PLAY ON Minnesota Money Line (+) over Carolina, Saturday at 7:05 PM ET - This is a big game with playoff implications for both hockey clubs. That is why there is great value here with the Wild as a big underdog in this spot. Riding the momentum of their win over the Capitals yesterday, look for Minnesota to get another one here. The Wild have scored 10 goals in their last two meetings with Carolina. The Hurricanes have allowed 4.5 goals per game in their last 4 homes games and the Canes have split in those games. Carolina is 0 for 11 on the power play in their last 5 home games. The Wild are 5 for 14 on the power play in their last 5 games. Per our computer math model this one will be an upset with the road dog special teams holding the edge in this one helping to lead the way. Bet MINNESOTA

ASA 9* PLAY ON OVER: Columbus at Edmonton, Thursday at 9:05 PM ET

Blue Jackets are off a 4-2 loss at Calgary Tuesday. Columbus is 46-30 to the over when off a game in which they allowed 4 or more goals. Also, the Blue Jackets are 13-8-1 to the over when they are off a loss by a multiple goal margin. The Oilers enter this game off a 7-2 loss at St Louis. Edmonton has now allowed 6 or more goals in 3 of its last 4 games! The Oilers are 22-13 to the over this season in games against teams with a winning record. The Blue Jackets are seeking revenge for a 4-0 home loss to Edmonton earlier this season. Getting shutout in that match-up was certainly unusual for Columbus as the two meetings last season each totaled at least 9 goals! We expect a similar result tonight based on our computer math model. Bet OVER

ASA 10* TOP PLAY ON Calgary over Columbus, Sunday at 9:05 PM ET

The Flames are offering great value on home ice. Calgary enters this game having won 12 of their last 15 games on home ice. While the Flames have been particularly hot on home ice, the Blue Jackets have lost 3 straight on enemy ice. Perhaps even more concerning about all the losing away from home is the fact that Columbus totaled only 1 goal in those 3 road games! Going further back, the Jackets have scored a total of only 8 goals in their last 6 road games. Columbus has lost 14 of its last 26 games overall and is feeling the pressure of possibly missing the post-season. Conversely, Calgary is currently in the top spot in the Pacific Division and actually got some help when Vegas won at San Jose last night. The Flames are coming off a loss at Winnipeg but entered that game having won 10 of its last 14 games. Calgary has won 23 of 36 (including 8 of 12 this season) when playing with 2 days of rest between games. The Blue Jackets have lost 8 of their last 12 games against teams that are currently in playoff position and the Flames are one of the top teams in the league. Bet CALGARY

ASA 9* PLAY ON Philadelphia over Pittsburgh, Sunday at 7:35 PM ET

The Flyers are off back to back losses but previously had won 19 of their last 26 games. Philadelphia hasn't endured a losing streak of more than two games since early January. In other words, look for Philly to bounce back big here as an underdog at the Penguins on Sunday evening. The Pens are off a loss and that was their 14th loss in their last 28 games. That said, Pittsburgh has truly just been treading water the past two months and they are over-priced as a sizable favorite in this spot. The Penguins lost at Philly in their most recent meeting 3 weeks ago. Can the Flyers get another upset win here? The road trend in this series certainly points toward it as, prior to the meeting in Philadelphia, the road team had won 7 straight in this PA Rivalry! The Penguins are 22-22 (-$3,500) in back to back games. The Flyers are 17-10 (+$9,400) in Sunday games! Bet PHILADELPHIA

ASA 9* PLAY ON New York Rangers over Vancouver, Wednesday at 10:05 PM ET

The Rangers swept the Canucks last season and are looking to do the same this season with another win tonight. Vancouver has lost 8 of its last 10 games. The Rangers have also been struggling but we like the underdog value they offer here. New York has allowed an average of only 2.4 goals per game their last 5 games. The Canucks have lost 5 of their last 6 games and allowed an average of 4 goals per game in those 5 defeats. The point is that the Rangers have been the better team (in comparison with Vancouver) in terms of play in their own zone. When off a divisional game the Canucks have lost 18 of 24 games. Also, Vancouver has lost 10 of their last 15 games against teams with a losing record. The Rangers are a more respectable 5-5 in their last 10 games against teams with a losing record. Also, New York has won 4 of its last 5 when off a non-conference game. Bet the NEW YORK RANGERS tonight

ASA NHL 9* PLAY ON Detroit Puck Line (+1.5 goals) over Montreal, Tuesday at 7:35 PM ET - The Red Wings didn't just lose to the Canadiens two weeks ago, they were thoroughly embarrassed on home ice in an ugly 8-1 loss. Now it is payback time. While Montreal needs to win (playoff implications), Detroit would love to get revenge here and play the spoiler role. The beauty of this value situation is that the Habs are such a big favorite that we can take the Red Wings on the puck line at +1.5 goals and lay very little juice. Of course this means that even if Detroit falls short in a tight one-goal loss here, that loss still translates to a win for our betting ticket. The Red Wings are not going to go down without a fight here after what happened in Detroit two weeks ago. Also, that was one of just 3 wins that the Canadiens have in their last 8 games. The fact is that Montreal has been feeling the playoff pressure and they've actually lost 9 of their last 14 games. Even though Detroit is an ugly 3-10 in their last 13 games, 5 of those losses came by just a single goal. That said, at +1.5 goals, the Red Wings are 8-5 their last 13 games. Going further back, Detroit is 9-18 their last 27 games but 9 of the 18 losses have come by a single goal. That means an 18-9 record for Detroit at +1.5 goals. With all the pressure on Montreal here and the Red Wings playing loose and with revenge, this one goes down to the wire! Grabbing the 1.5 goals (and very little juice - 120 range) with Detroit is the value play here.

ASA NHL 10* TOP PLAY ON Philadelphia Puck Line (-1.5 goals) over Ottawa, Monday at 7:05 PM ET - The Flyers are -270 favorites on the money line. Of course, we're not going there! However, there is great value with Philadelphia by laying the 1.5 goals on the puck line. That line is a available at even money and there is plenty of solid support for the expectation of this game being a Flyers win by two or more goals. The Senators have lost 10 of their last 11 games. The average margin of defeat for Ottawa in those 10 games was 2.4 goals. The Flyers have won 9 of their last 11 games against teams with a losing record. Each of Philadelphia's last 4 victories have come by a margin of 3 goals. The Sens went into "fire sale" mode at the trade deadline and their recent level of play reflects that. Conversely the Flyers are fighting hard and very much alive in the playoff race. Philly has won 2 of its last 3 meetings with the Senators and both of those victories came by a margin of 2 more goals. Laying the 1.5 goals (and no juice) with Philadelphia is the value play here.

ASA 10* TOP PLAY ON OVER: Minnesota at Tampa Bay,Thursday at 7:35 PM ET

The Lightning are the best team in the NHL and their 12-1 run their last 13 games shows just how dangerous they can be in the offensive zone. Tampa Bay has scored an average of 4.3 goals per game during their 12-1 hot streak. . The Bolts are hosting the Wild early Thursday evening and Minnesota is enjoying a recent resurgence. The Wild are on a 7-game points streak (5-0-2) as they have not lost a game in regulation in any of their last 7 games. Of course that streak is expected to come to an end here at Tampa Bay but certainly not without a fight. Minnesota has scored an average of 3.6 goals per game in their last 5 road games. Going further back, the Wild have scored 3 or more goals in 9 of their last 11 road games. Of course if each team gets to 3 goals here we have ourselves a winner as this total is set at 6 goals and would have to then land on at least 7. Minnesota has been struggling on the penalty kill and has allowed 11 power play goals in their last 11 games. The over is 12-7 this season when the Wild are off a division game. The over is 16-8 this season when the Lightning are off a non-conference game. The last two games between these teams have resulted in an average of 8 goals scored and our computer math model is forecasting the final score in this one to land on 7 or 8 goals. Bet the OVER in Tampa Bay early Thursday evening

ASA 9* PLAY ON OVER: Detroit at Colorado,Tuesday at 9:05 PM ET

The Red Wings have lost 7 straight games as they've given up 4.7 goals per game during this rough stretch. The Avalanche are off a low-scoring loss but previously scored an average of 4.3 goals per game their 6 prior games. Colorado should certainly score well tonight as you can see. The Avalanche have allowed 6 power play goals in their last 7 games. The Avs have also scored 7 power play goals in these 7 games. Certainly looks like a great match-up for special teams to contribute some goals in this one as well. The Avalanche have averaged 40 shots on goal in their last 5 home games. The Red Wings have allowed 37.5 shots on goal per game their last 4 games. You can see why we're expecting plenty of end to end action in this one with plenty of scoring opportunities. Detroit is 12-6 to the over when playing with home loss revenge this season and the over is also 12-6 when the Red Wings enter a game on a losing streak of 3 or more games. The over is 8-3 this season when the Avalanche are off a game in which they were held to 1 goal or less. Great situational edges in this one. Bet the OVER in Colorado Tuesday evening

ASA 10* TOP PLAY ON St Louis over Carolina, Friday at 7:35 PM ET

The Blues are getting healthier. Though David Perron is still out, Alexander Steen is expected back. Also, it is likely Brayden Schenn returns too as he was at practice Wednesday plus Sammy Blais was returned to San Antonio, the AHL affiliate of the Blues. While St Louis appears to be in better shape heading into tonight's game, plus getting fantastic goaltending from Jordan Binnington and Jake Allen, the Hurricanes are really hurting on their blue line. Carolina recalled defensemen Jake Bean and Haydn Fleury from their AHL affiliate because both Calvin de Hann and Justin Faulk were lost to injuries on Tuesday night. The last thing teams want at this time of year is inexperience on the blue line but that is what the Canes are now dealing with in terms of their depth. Carolina has been hot but St Louis has been even hotter. Combining that factor with the better health and better goaltending of the Blues plus the line value since they are on the road, and you have a strong spot for backing St Louis here. The Blues have only 10 regulation losses on the road this season. No team in the Western Conference has fewer regulation road losses. Adding to the value here is the fact that not only has St Louis won 4 straight in this series, they've also won each of their last 4 visits to Carolina! Those streaks each reach 5-0 tonight per our computer math modeling. Bet ST LOUIS tonight

ASA 9* PLAY ON OVER: Edmonton at Ottawa,Thursday at 7:35 PM ET

The Oilers are in a tough back to back spot here and both goalies (Koskinen and Stolarz) were involved in last night's ugly loss at Toronto. Not only does that mean each goalie would be in a back to back (and one of them will have to play here), it also means that Edmonton has a weakness between the pipes. Koskinen has been struggling and Stolarz was just recently acquired from the Flyers. He had a few bright spots for Philadelphia but his overall numbers tell the full story. That being said, the Senators should score their fair share of goals in this one. The issue for Ottawa, however, is that they are one of the worst teams in the league in terms of shots allowed per game. Connor McDavid and the Oilers have enough potency on offense that they should bounce back here against a Senators team that is one of the worst hockey clubs in the league. The over is 11-6 this season in Edmonton's road games with a total set at 6 or more goals. The over is 23-15 in Ottawa's home games with a total set at 6 or more goals. Also, the over is 14-9-2 in Senators non-conference games this season. Bet the OVER in Ottawa early Thursday evening.

ASA 9* PLAY ON OVER: Tampa Bay at NY Rangers, Wednesday at 7:35 PM ET

The Lightning have won 9 straight games and have averaged scoring 4.6 goals per game during this red hot run. The Rangers, playing without any playoff pressure as they were sellers and not buyers at the trade deadline, are actually a dangerous dog in a spot like this. New York is playing loose and relaxed. That is part of the reason the Rangers have scored 5 or more goals in 4 of their last 6 games. You're not going to see many defensive, low-scoring grinders involving the Rangers the rest of the way this season. The Bolts are so talented and, by far, the best team in the league this season and should have no trouble dismantling the rather weak defense corps of the Rangers. However, don't be surprised if the Rangers continue their recent scoring resurgence and that should turn this game into a very entertaining high-scoring battle. The over is 5-2 in New York's last 7 games. The over is 17-9 this season when the Rangers are off a game in which they allowed 4 or more goals. The Lightning are 15-8 to the over this season when off a non-conference game. Bet the OVER in NY Rangers early Wednesday evening.

ASA 10* TOP PLAY ON OVER: Montreal at Detroit, Tuesday at 7:35 PM ET

The Canadiens are expected to have Jonathan Drouin back in the lineup tonight. Either way, this is a great spot to expect plenty from Montreal in the offensive zone. The Canadiens are off a tough 2-1 loss at Florida last night as they did manage 35 shots on goal. In fact Montreal has now totaled 110 shots on goal in their last 3 games. That is an average of 37 shots per game and, prior to the low-scoring loss to the Panthers, the Canadiens had scored 3 or more goals in 4 straight games. We are expecting each team to get at least 3 goals tonight and, of course, that would guarantee at least a 4-3 final at worst. Though we expect the Canadiens to score well in this one there are issues likely for them between the pipes. That is because their #1 goalie, Carey Price, was between in the crease last night. That means either Price has to go in the 2nd night of a back to back (which is not easy and rarely occurs) or Antti Niemi will be getting the call. The over is a fantastic 11-4-1 in Niemi's 16 starts this season! He has particularly struggled on the road where he has an .878 save percentage. He is likely to be opposed by the Red Wings Jimmy Howard tonight but he has been dealing with an illness. When Howard has played recently he has struggled. He has a poor .860 save percentage in his last 4 games (3 starts). If Jonathan Bernier gets the call in between the pipes the Detroit netminder has a rough .868 save percentage in his 5 divisional games (4 starts) this season. The over is 3-1 in those 4 starts. The Red Wings have scored at least 3 goals in 5 of their past 7 games. There have been no unders (3-0 and one push) the last 4 times the Canadiens have played the 2nd game of a back to back. The Red Wings have a number of trends supporting this play as well. Detroit's over is 11-6-1 when revenging a home loss, 12-6-1 when off a defeat by a multiple goal margin in their prior game, and 11-5-1 this season when entering a game on a losing streak of 3 or more games. Bet the OVER in Detroit early Tuesday evening.

ASA 9* PLAY ON Florida over Colorado, Monday at 9:05 PM ET

The Panthers were swept by the Avalanche last season. In their first of 2 meetings this season, Colorado also beat them again at Florida. This is a triple revenge spot for the Panthers and the situation is set up perfectly. The Avalanche are off a huge win at Nashville in their most recent game. That sets this one up as a flat spot for the Avs while there is no shortage of motivation for a Florida team beginning a 3-game Western road trip that is critical to their playoff chances. Of course Colorado is fighting for a playoff spot too. However, the Avalanche are off that huge divisional shutout win and actually have lost 6 of their last 8 home games. The Panthers enter this game having won 4 of their last 5 games. Florida has won 23 of last 35 February games. Colorado has lost 17 of 26 games this season when off a game in which they scored 4 or more goals. Grab the underdog value here. Bet FLORIDA tonight

ASA NHL 9* PLAY ON Calgary Puck Line (-1.5 goals) over Ottawa, Sunday at 7:05 PM ET - The Flames are -250 favorites on the money line. Of course, we're not going there! However, there is great value with Calgary by laying the 1.5 goals on the puck line. That line is a available at a pick'em price and there is plenty of solid support for the expectation of this game being a Flames win by two or more goals. The Flames did win at Ottawa last season but they are also still seeking a measure of revenge for a 6-0 home loss to Ottawa last season. That defeat was one of the worst home ice defeats for Calgary in recent memory. Right now the Flames are surging and have won 4 straight games while the Senators have lost 3 straight games! Not only has Ottawa allowed an average of 5 goals per game in their last 3 games, they've lost their last two games by a combined score of 7-0. If you expect the Flames to win this game (as you well should as a -250 favorite) you can also reasonably expect them to win by a multiple goal margin. A solid 24 of Calgary's 38 wins this season have come by a margin of 2 or more goals. As for the slumping Senators - playing out the string on another disappointing season - 25 of their last 38 losses have come by a multiple goal margin. This revenge game has road rout written all over it. By the way, the Flames are 10-2 in their last 12 games against teams with a losing record. It is payback time here. Laying the 1.5 goals for a small price with Calgary is the value play here.

ASA 9* PLAY ON Philadelphia Flyers over Pittsburgh Penguins, Saturday at 8:05 PM ET

Hopefully the rain showers will stay away (yes this is an outdoor game played at The Linc in Philly). We like the Flyers as a home dog here. Will be a crazy atmosphere as there is no one player (Sidney Crosby) or team (Penguins) that the Philly fans would rather jeer. There is real hatred in this rivalry and the Flyers "owe one" to the Pens for sure. Philadelphia has playoff revenge from April and the Flyers did win the first match-up (4-2) this season at Pittsburgh. However, earlier this month the Flyers lost at home despite a 51 to 28 edge in shots on goal! Now, in Saturday's Stadium Series outdoor game, it is payback time for the home dog. The Penguins have lost 6 of their last 9 games. The Flyers are off back to back losses but had previously won 12 of 14 games. Pittsburgh has lost 11 of 17 Saturday games this season. Bet PHILADELPHIA tonight

ASA 9* PLAY ON Colorado Avalanche over Chicago Blackhawks, Friday at 7:35 PM ET

Colorado has won 3 of its last 4 games and allowed a total of only 5 goals in these 4 games. While Chicago has also been hot long-term, they have cooled off some recently. Not only are the Blackhawks a modest 3-2 in their last 5 games, they have allowed an average of 4.8 goals per game in their past 5 games. Defense and goaltending are key factors this time of year in the NHL as teams make their push for a playoff spot. That said, this is a huge edge for the Avalanche in this match-up. Colorado has allowed the same amount of goals TOTAL in their last 4 games that Chicago has allowed AVERAGE in their last 5 games. That is a massive difference right there and as far as home ice being a factor here, the home edge has not been a big edge in recent meetings. The Blackhawks have won each of their last two visits to Colorado and the Avalanche won their most recent visit to Chicago. We are forecasting the recent road dominance in this series to continue tonight. The Blackhawks have lost 21 of 33 this season when off a game where they allowed 4 or more goals. Bet COLORADO tonight

ASA 9* PLAY ON Minnesota over New York Rangers, Thursday at 7:05 PM ET

The Wild have been struggling and actually needed a change of venue. When you have lost 4 straight on home ice, as a team, you look forward to getting on the road and hitting the "reset button" and that is precisely what Minnesota. The Wild are still very much alive in the playoff race in the Western Conference and, on Thursday, they'll take advantage of facing one of the weakest teams in the league. Prior to the 4-0 home loss to Anaheim, Minnesota had been 7-2 this season when they entered a game on a losing streak of 2 or more games where the most recent defeat came by a multiple goal margin. Now after losing in that situation to the Ducks, the Wild will improve on that 7-3 mark on the season by getting back on track at New York, The Rangers, since their very first game after the All Star break, have gone 0-5 when off a win. After knocking off the Hurricanes at Carolina on Tuesday, look for the Rangers to now drop their 6th straight when in this situation. Bet MINNESOTA tonight