Tampa Bay +1.20 over OTTAWA (REG) Pinnacle
The Sens are playing some decent hockey to start the year but the jury is still out on whether they can be trusted as the chalk. The Sens are still not generating much offense and the power-play has been atrocious with one goal in 15 tries. Ottawa is playing a solid, disciplined, two-way game and not giving up much but a team that is having trouble scoring is a high risk laying juice. Meanwhile, the Lightning has won two in a row and have picked up points in four straight games but there’s more than that to like about them. They’ve scored a power-play goal in all five games this season and have registered at least 30 shots on goal in all five games. They’ve also outscored the opposition 8-3 in the third period and that’s also a good sign of things to come. The Bolts are getting solid goaltending and are definitely a threat to leave here with a win. Play: Tampa Bay +1.20 (Risking 2 units).

Colorado +1.34 over MONTREAL (REG) Pinnacle
Wow, talk about no respect. All the Av’s have done is shoot out of the gate to a 4-1-1 record and that includes wins over Boston, San Jose, Vancouver and a OT loss to Chicago. There are so many things to like about this intruder. The Av’s have scored at least one power-play goal in each game and 10 overall in 26 chances and has killed 21 of 24 penalties. Twelve different players have scored a goal and in net Craig Anderson is at the top of the hill. Anderson has started all six games and has a 1.98 goals-against average and .940 save percentage. The fact that Montreal is a favorite here is a joke and the fact that they’re favored by this much is a bigger joke. The Habs have two wins but they should’ve been buried in both those games, as they were badly outplayed by both the Maple Leafs and the Sabres. When the Canucks were down and out early, the Habs went in there and got smoked, 7-1. Sure, they can win here but without doubt, we’re going with the best of it by taking back a tag on the superior team in a great mindset. The Habs offer nothing as a favorite unless you like getting your bankroll destroyed. Overlay. Play: Colorado +1.34 (Risking 2 units).