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Today’s Free Picks
| Sport | Game Selection | Game Time |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | (9) Anaheim Ducks at (10) Pittsburgh Penguins | 7:07pm EST - Dec 9/2025 |
The PLAY: Pittsburgh Penguins -115
This is a FREE PLAY on the Pittsburgh Penguins.
I love the way this one sets up for Pittsburgh.
Anaheim is No. 1 in the Pacific, 18-10-1 overall, including 7-6-1 on the road, while Pittsburgh is No. 4 in the Metropolitan with a 14-7-6 record, including going 6-4-2 at home.
The Ducks rebounded from a 7-0 home loss to Utah to win their next two in Anaheim over Washington and Chicago, but now I think they'll stumble here in this difficult road venue, facing the hungry and revenge-minded Penguins.
Pittsburgh went 2-1 on its most recent road trip, falling 3-2 in a shootout at Dallas in the finale.
But, now back at home, I like Pittsburgh to avenge the 4-3 loss in Anaheim back in early October. Looking back to last year, the Pens are 7-3 in their last ten in trying to avenge a road loss as an underdog against an opponent.
Overall, Pittsburgh averages 3.2 goals per game, which is ranked ninth, while allowing 2.7, which is ranked eighth. Anaheim averages 3.6 goals per game, ranked second, while conceding 3.3, ranked 22nd.
The difference for sure comes on the defensive end, and it's a weakness I expect the home side to take advantage of in this revenge scenario.
With upcoming games at the Islanders, Devils, Rangers, and Blue Jackets, it's also almost impossible not to see Anaheim getting caught "looking ahead" here to its difficult upcoming road trip.
This is the start of five straight at home for the Penguins, though, and I expect them to get things started off on the proverbial "right foot" with a big victory on Tuesday night.
Consider the PENGUINS.
Good luck, NP
| Sport | Game Selection | Game Time |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | (71) Tampa Bay Lightning at (72) Toronto Maple Leafs | 7:37pm EST - Dec 8/2025 |
The PLAY: Total Over 6.0 (-115)
This is a FREE PLAY on the OVER Lightning/Leafs.
As being primarily a situational capper, I love the way this one sets up to be more of a wide-open shootout, rather than a lower-scoring goaltenders battle, and that's why I like the OVER.
This is the first game of the year between these clubs and I'm expecting some offensive fireworks.
Tampa Bay is 16-10-2 overall, including 8-3-2 on the road, while Toronto is 13-11-4 overall, including 8-4-4 at home.
The Lightning have a tough game at Montreal tomorrow night, so they'll have to be careful not to get caught looking ahead.
The Bolts are off three straight losses as well, most recently a 2-0 setback at home to the Islanders, so they'll clearly be motivated here to get this difficult road trip started off with a lot more energy. One thing that's interesting, though, is that dating back to last year the Lightning have in fact seen the total go OVER the number in five of their last six following a shutout home loss as a favorite.
Overall, the Lightning average 3.3 goals per game, which ranks eight, while allowing 2.6, which ranks sixth, while Toronto averages 3.5 goals per game, ranked third, while allowing 3.4, ranked 24th.
Whoever gets the start in net here, as they're still undecided completely as of writing this, is going to be in for a serious workout in my estimation.
The bottom line here is that I expect a faster pace to lead to more shots and for that to lead to more goals.
So the play is on the OVER.
Good luck, NP
Consultant Bio
Veteran handicapper Nick Parsons has been involved in the industry both as one of the World's leading sports prognosticating experts (in every major sport over the course of the last 20 years!), and he's also worked behind the scenes with some of the biggest companies and players in the market as well.
A "contrarian" at heart, Nick has always felt that being flexible with your approach when it comes to handicapping is the best way to secure profits over the short, mid, and long term. Parsons doesn't limit himself to any sort of bet, or style of wagering. If he sees value in a pick, whether it's an underdog or a favorite, then he plays it. His succinct and no "B.S." approach, while also always being fully accountable, is what his growing list of satisfied clients has grown to appreciate the most.
Nick's been in the trenches fighting the books every single day for the last 20 years. He's never once pretended that any part of this industry is "easy." It's not. But you can put his invaluable experience to work for you, as 2023 and 2024 have massive potential for this industry icon!