Tommy Gold NHL 2009/2010 - Picks Tracking

[TommyGold]

NHL 2009.12.27, final 3 picks:

Philadelphia Flyers @ New York Islanders: Philadelphia Flyers 3Way (1X2) +135 (2.35) Bookmaker

Buffalo Sabres @ St. Louis Blues: Buffalo Sabres ML -105 (1.95) 5Dimes

Nashville Predators @ Chicago Blackhawks: Over 5 -130 (1.77) Bookmaker



NHL 2009.12.26 results:

New York Islanders @ New York Rangers: New York Rangers PL -1.5 +175 (2.75) The Greek (2-3 OT: LOSS)
Montreal Canadiens @ Toronto Maple Leafs: Under 6 -115 (1.87) Bookmaker (2-3 OT: WIN)
Atlanta Thrashers @ Tampa Bay Lightning: Atlanta Thrashers PL -1.5 +255 (3.55) 5Dimes (4-3: LOSS)
St. Louis Blues @ Minnesota Wild: Minnesota Wild 3Way (1X2) +125 (2.25) Bookmaker (4-3: WIN)
Chicago Blackhawks @ Nashville Predators: Over 5 -130 (1.77) Bookmaker (1-4: PUSH/VOID)

NHL 2009.12.26 finished 2-2-1 and +0.12 units won/5 units risked
NHL 2009-2010 season record: 87-110-2 (+2.77 units won/198 units risked)


NHL 2009-2010 L10 Days Tracker: 12-8-1 and +7.65 units won/20 units risked.
NHL 2009.12.26 finished 2-2-1 and +0.12 units won/5 units risked
NHL 2009.12.23 finished 5-0 and +6.48 units won/5 units risked
NHL 2009.12.22 finished 1-0 and +1.05 units lost/1 units risked

NHL 2009.12.21 finished 1-2 and -0.65 units lost/3 units risked
NHL 2009.12.20 finished 2-0 and +3.1 units won/2 units risked.
NHL 2009.12.18 finished 0-2 and -2 units lost/2 units risked.
NHL 2009.12.17 finished 1-2 and -0.45 units lost/3 units risked.

[TommyGold]

3-0 FULL MOON SWEEP! :)




NHL 2009.12.27 results:

Philadelphia Flyers @ New York Islanders: Philadelphia Flyers 3Way (1X2) +135 (2.35) Bookmaker (1-2: WIN)
Buffalo Sabres @ St. Louis Blues: Buffalo Sabres ML -105 (1.95) 5Dimes (3-5: WIN)
Nashville Predators @ Chicago Blackhawks: Over 5 -130 (1.77) Bookmaker (5-4: WIN)

NHL 2009.12.27 finished 3-0 and +3.07 units won/3 units risked
NHL 2009-2010 season record: 90-110-2 (+5.84 units won/201 units risked)


NHL 2009-2010 L10 Days Tracker: 14-6-1 and +11.17 units won/20 units risked.
NHL 2009.12.27 finished 3-0 and +3.07 units won/3 units risked
NHL 2009.12.26 finished 2-2-1 and +0.12 units won/5 units risked
NHL 2009.12.23 finished 5-0 and +6.48 units won/5 units risked

NHL 2009.12.22 finished 1-0 and +1.05 units lost/1 units risked
NHL 2009.12.21 finished 1-2 and -0.65 units lost/3 units risked
NHL 2009.12.20 finished 2-0 and +3.1 units won/2 units risked.
NHL 2009.12.18 finished 0-2 and -2 units lost/2 units risked.

[TommyGold]

NHL 2009.12.28, final 3 picks:

Atlanta Thrashers @ New Jersey Devils: Under 6 -125 (1.80) Bookmaker


Boston Bruins @ Tampa Bay Lightning

Tampa Bay had a 1-10 run in their last 15 games, but had 3 wins in their last 4 games. Perhaps some officials voices can say that they are coming off their letdown spot. But I think that they only had some energy to waste after Christmas and won in home the last game, the real good win, even with a 6-3 in St. Louis. But their energy isn't enough for some teams, such as Bruins. Their defense sucks, and they are depending in the inspiration of their offensive players. The fact is that this team is allowing more than 3.20 goals lately, and have always problems against team that defend well and take their chances in offense.

Bruins are finally in the right path and are runners to playoff. Their late start doesn't give them easy games, as they have to win all the games they can. Despite a 0-4 run some games ago (which they already bounced back), they lost 2 of those in OT, and it was a little bit of bad luck that they turned off in the next games. This team is one of the best concerning to defense, and since the return of Savard they aren't struggling anymore in their offense.

Today in this matchup it will be a game where the Bruins defense will be the edge. They can stop easily Tampa Bay offense, as they aren't exactly a good offensive team, they are more a team with good offensive players that can make some on their own. But against Bruins, that it's hard to happen, as Bruins will not let any inspiration hit those players. And with a bad defense from Tampa Bay, it's likely to see Bruins score enough goals to win this in regular time.

Pick: Boston Bruins 3Way (1X2) +130 (2.30) Diamond (DSI), Goalwin


Phoenix Coyotes @ San Jose Sharks

This game will be a matchup between first and second of Pacific conference. Against a direct opponent, with Sharks in first with only 3 more points, this teams will not make it easier for sure. They had 5 days with only one game and no key injuries, so they will be in full strength.

Coyotes are making a great season, exceeding the expectations of everyone. Their key is a good defense, as they are one of the best defenders team, and it's their advantage in the games. Doan and Upshall are so far their best players. This team had not a bad period this season, as they are being very balanced, without bad streaks. However I can't believe that this team will keep this until the end of the season, and after the Christmas break, I suspect that a letdown spot will arrive soon.

Sharks passed a letdown spot. 5 games in a row without a win! But this team is one of the biggest contenders to Stanley Cup. They are one of the most talented team, with great players in many positions. They ally a good offense, tremendous offensive to be honest, with a good defense. Since the letdown they are 4-0, and they doesn't allow more than 2 goals in that time, and only in one game (in Chicago), they failed to won by 2 or more goals.

It will be a game where Sharks will give all they got. They can't let Coyotes pass them in the standings, and jeopardy their position in playoffs. And if they give all they got, it will be hard to Coyotes to defend, even if they are a good defenders. But that's not all. Sharks are able to stop Coyotes offense as well. This will be a hard game, and Coyotes despite a good season, are not a team to handle this kind of game.

Pick: San Jose Sharks PL -1.5 +170 (2.70) Bookmaker

[TommyGold]

NHL 2009.12.28 results:

Atlanta Thrashers @ New Jersey Devils: Under 6 -125 (1.80) Bookmaker (3-2: WIN)
Boston Bruins @ Tampa Bay Lightning: Boston Bruins 3Way (1X2) +130 (2.30) Diamond (DSI) (2-1: LOSS)
Phoenix Coyotes @ San Jose Sharks: San Jose Sharks PL -1.5 +170 (2.70) Bookmaker (3-2 SO: LOSS)

NHL 2009.12.28 finished 1-2 and -1.2 units lost/3 units risked.
NHL 2009-2010 season record: 91-112-2 (+4.64 units won/204 units risked)


NHL 2009-2010 L10 Days Tracker: 15-6-1 and +11.97 units won/21 units risked.
NHL 2009.12.28 finished 1-2 and -1.2 units lost/3 units risked.
NHL 2009.12.27 finished 3-0 and +3.07 units won/3 units risked
NHL 2009.12.26 finished 2-2-1 and +0.12 units won/5 units risked

NHL 2009.12.23 finished 5-0 and +6.48 units won/5 units risked
NHL 2009.12.22 finished 1-0 and +1.05 units lost/1 units risked
NHL 2009.12.21 finished 1-2 and -0.65 units lost/3 units risked
NHL 2009.12.20 finished 2-0 and +3.1 units won/2 units risked.

[TommyGold]

NHL 2009.12.29, final 2 picks:

Pittsburgh Penguins @ Buffalo Sabres

Ten days ago, in their last road game, Penguins went to Buffalo to return with a win in OT. Today, we have a equal matchup, as Penguins will go again to Buffalo.

For me, Penguins are more reliable on the road. At least with odds value, as they can win more games on the road an usually have better odds. Penguins are the actual champions and are again contenders to win. One thing that got to know very well to be champions again, it's no learn and improve from recent and equal matchups. It's what will happen tonight. This team got very talent, with Malkin and Crosby, and without any surprise, this team can win any game.

Sabres are making a great season, being strong at home with a 12-5 record. However, they lost the 2 last games at home, including the one to penguins. Despite they can show a good game particularly at home, this team aren't able to face a power offensive teams, as they support their defense as well to win the game. They are always able to score their goals, but needs a strong defense to hold the opponents. Against teams with all starts in offense, players that can with inspiration score even with without being look on.

So, if Penguins really wish to be a contenders, can make the some mistakes they made 10 days ago. They have here a chance to show that they can improve and be betters, and can't miss this one.

Pick: Pittsburgh Penguins 3Way (1X2) +135 (2.35) Bookmaker, +140 (2.40) Goalwin


Columbus Blue Jackets @ New York Islanders

Columbus lost is defense efficiency from last year. This year they are a poor team, playing a poor game, even with a good start. They had 9 games in a row with losses but won last game, yesterday, in Detroit. A strange and tired game, has they went to OT without any goal scored in the game. Despite the 15-18 record, just remember they had a good start, has they are 1-9 in last 10, and with 1.80 goals scored for 3.00 allowed in that time.

Islanders are a youth team that can make good thins when they wish so. They aren't much reliable as a team, because one day they can play an awesome game and won against a contender, and the next game they can lost to the last team in the standings. However, they usually accomplish their goals when they faces a team with a poor defense. Islanders are with 2.39 goals scored at home and 2.67 allowed, it's a negative record, but that is because they can be outscored in some game.

Columbus despite the won in OT last night, isn't enough to turn things, as this is their lone away game this week, and will probably get home, rest and try to cheer up. They are defending badly, something that will give an edge to Islanders, with their young and power forwards. Their offense have no effects in these days, something that will give no problem to Islanders as well.

Pick: New York Islanders 3Way (1X2) +120 (2.20) Bookmaker

[TommyGold]

After a very bad start on my (roughly) first 100 NHL 2009-2010 picks, hitting a bottom on 2009.11.21 (NHL 2009-2010 season record: 32-62 (-18.6 units lost/94 units risked)), the next (roughly) 100 picks managed to recover not only the losses, but also earned a few profits so far until 2009.12.28, with a partial season record on the last 109 picks of 59-50-2, with +23.24 units won!

A similar thing happened also on the college football...

[USFMD82]

DOING GOOD!! KEEP IT UP! Did you make any changes in how you pick your games, or has you method just started to iron itself out?

[TommyGold]

NHL 2009.12.29 results:

Pittsburgh Penguins @ Buffalo Sabres: Pittsburgh Penguins 3Way (1X2) +135 (2.35) Bookmaker
Columbus Blue Jackets @ New York Islanders: New York Islanders 3Way (1X2) +120 (2.20) Bookmaker

NHL 2009.12.29 finished 0-2 and -2 units lost/2 units risked.
NHL 2009-2010 season record: 91-114-2 (+2.64 units won/206 units risked)


NHL 2009-2010 L10 Days Tracker: 15-8-1 and +9.97 units won/23 units risked.
NHL 2009.12.29 finished 0-2 and -2 units lost/2 units risked.
NHL 2009.12.28 finished 1-2 and -1.2 units lost/3 units risked.
NHL 2009.12.27 finished 3-0 and +3.07 units won/3 units risked
NHL 2009.12.26 finished 2-2-1 and +0.12 units won/5 units risked

NHL 2009.12.23 finished 5-0 and +6.48 units won/5 units risked
NHL 2009.12.22 finished 1-0 and +1.05 units lost/1 units risked
NHL 2009.12.21 finished 1-2 and -0.65 units lost/3 units risked
NHL 2009.12.20 finished 2-0 and +3.1 units won/2 units risked.

[TommyGold]

NHL 2009.12.30, final 4 picks:

Philadelphia Flyers @ New York Rangers: Philadelphia Flyers 3Way (1X2) +145 (2.45) Bookmaker, +155 (2.55) Goalwin


Montreal Canadiens @ Tampa Bay Lightning

Despite a 1-10 streak in last games, Tampa were able to turn things. They are now 4-1 in last 5 game an re-gain their offensive power. This team had a bad streak without a doubt, but this his a home team that have to fight for every home game, in order to keep achieving victories. And at home, the most important for them is that their offensive mens are able to score. In their last games, we saw that these mens are with confidence again.

Montreal his a no reliable team. After a 3-9 streak, they are now 4-1. At the road, they are 10-10, but their last 4 wins were on road, resulting in a big jump made by Montreal in road games. This team already made us think that they could get a great streak, but their are always thrown down in the middle, as they keep making better negative streaks than positive. They got some talents, but sometimes they just struggle to much in offense.

For this matchup, we have to go with home team. This is a B2B game for both teams, and it that condition, Tampa are 5-0 this season. They are a home-based team, and can't let pass anymore wins. Montreal after a good streak, is expectable a bad one.

Pick: Tampa Bay Lightning PL -1.5 +250 (3.50) Bookmaker


Atlanta Thrashers @ Boston Bruins

Trashers are passing their worst moment in this season so far. With 5 straight losses, they are in the middle of a roadtrip with 9 games. They started this roadtrip exactly where they will play today, Boston, with a 4-6 loss. Without any edge, as they will play against a contender and strong team, this matchup aren't favorable to them. Their confident needs a good game, and this roadtrip it will be hard for them, and they probably have to wait until the end of the roadtrip to put their confidence up. This team aren't playing bad, as they keep the offensive exactly as before, however their defense has gone, allowing 4.40 goals per game lately.

Bruins have recovered the lost points in the beginning of the season, and are now in the fight for playoff access. Their last loss at home in regular time was in middle November, and this team are making their home advantage something big. With a great defense, they had their boost with the return of Savard, and now, they got the same team that won the regular season last year. The capacity of this team his huge, as they can play as a team pretty well. They are only allowing 1.80 goals lately.

Today we will have again a matchup exactly the same from last week for both teams. That time, Boston won 6-4. Today we can expect something similar, Bruins play very well as a team and particularly defending, and Trashers are passing a letdown spot, playing bad on defense.

Pick: Boston Bruins 3Way (1X2) +100 (2.00) Bookmaker


Toronto Maple Leafs @ Edmonton Oilers: Edmonton Oilers 3Way (1X2) +130 (2.30) Bookmaker, +140 (2.40) Goalwin

[TommyGold]

DOING GOOD!! KEEP IT UP! Did you make any changes in how you pick your games, or has you method just started to iron itself out?

Basically, I just unloaded a big burden that I was carrying until the end of November and kept fighting. Nothing really changed in my handicapping, but I had to have my priorities straight, meaning that NBA is my main sport since it's where I did good from long time ago, while NHL is more recent and I'm still accumulating information and knowledge, but the basic handicap principles in NHL are similar to NBA, college hoops, college football or NFL or football association (soccer).

Now I just need to keep things working like in the last weeks and I might have a nice winning season on NHL in the end of the regular season. :)

[TommyGold]

Last 115 picks: 62-53-2, +23.99 units won!

NHL 2009.12.30 results:

Philadelphia Flyers @ New York Rangers: Philadelphia Flyers 3Way (1X2) +145 (2.45) Bookmaker (0-6: WIN)

Montreal Canadiens @ Tampa Bay Lightning: Tampa Bay Lightning PL -1.5 +250 (3.50) Bookmaker (1-2 OT: LOSS)

Atlanta Thrashers @ Boston Bruins: Boston Bruins 3Way (1X2) +100 (2.00) Bookmaker (4-0: WIN)

Toronto Maple Leafs @ Edmonton Oilers: Edmonton Oilers 3Way (1X2) +130 (2.30) Bookmaker (3-1: WIN)

NHL 2009.12.30 finished 3-1 and +2.75 units won/4 units risked.
NHL 2009-2010 season record: 94-115-2 (+5.39 units won/210 units risked)


NHL 2009-2010 L10 Days Tracker: 16-9-1 and +9.62 units won/25 units risked.
NHL 2009.12.30 finished 3-1 and +2.75 units won/4 units risked.
NHL 2009.12.29 finished 0-2 and -2 units lost/2 units risked.
NHL 2009.12.28 finished 1-2 and -1.2 units lost/3 units risked.
NHL 2009.12.27 finished 3-0 and +3.07 units won/3 units risked
NHL 2009.12.26 finished 2-2-1 and +0.12 units won/5 units risked

NHL 2009.12.23 finished 5-0 and +6.48 units won/5 units risked
NHL 2009.12.22 finished 1-0 and +1.05 units won/1 units risked
NHL 2009.12.21 finished 1-2 and -0.65 units lost/3 units risked


For the next 2 days, today and tomorrow, is very unlikely for me to post any picks. I'm about to travel to pass the New Year's Eve out of town to spend some quality time with my friends, so I'll not be with the proper mindset do handicap NBA, NHL or college basketball. Yet, my college football bowls picks (+6.46 units won/12 units risked) for the next 3 days (until 2010.01.02) were already posted. ;)

[TommyGold]

NHL 2010.01.02, first 2 picks:

Carolina Hurricanes @ New York Rangers: New York Rangers 3Way (1X2) -110 (1.91) Bookmaker, -111 (1.90) Goalwin

Pittsburgh Penguins @ Tampa Bay Lightning: Pittsburgh Penguins PL -1.5 +205 (3.05) 5Dimes

[TommyGold]

Last 117 picks: 62-55-2, +21.99 units won!

NHL 2010.01.02, only 2 picks:

Pittsburgh Penguins @ Florida Panthers: Pittsburgh Penguins PL -1.5 +215 (3.15) Bookmaker

Anaheim Ducks @ Chicago Blackhawks: Over 5.5 -105 (1.95) 5Dimes



NHL 2010.01.02 results:

Carolina Hurricanes @ New York Rangers: New York Rangers 3Way (1X2) -110 (1.91) Bookmaker (1-2 OT: LOSS)
Pittsburgh Penguins @ Tampa Bay Lightning: Pittsburgh Penguins PL -1.5 +205 (3.05) 5Dimes (3-1: LOSS)

NHL 2010.01.02 finished 0-2 and -2 units lost/2 units risked.
NHL 2009-2010 season record: 94-117-2 (+3.39 units won/212 units risked)

NHL 2009-2010 L10 Days Tracker: 9-9-1 and +0.74 units won/18 units risked.
NHL 2010.01.02 finished 0-2 and -2 units lost/2 units risked.
NHL 2009.12.30 finished 3-1 and +2.75 units won/4 units risked.
NHL 2009.12.29 finished 0-2 and -2 units lost/2 units risked.

NHL 2009.12.28 finished 1-2 and -1.2 units lost/3 units risked.
NHL 2009.12.27 finished 3-0 and +3.07 units won/3 units risked
NHL 2009.12.26 finished 2-2-1 and +0.12 units won/5 units risked

[TommyGold]

NHL 2010.01.03 results:

Pittsburgh Penguins @ Florida Panthers: Pittsburgh Penguins PL -1.5 +215 (3.15) Bookmaker (6-2: LOSS)
Anaheim Ducks @ Chicago Blackhawks: Over 5.5 -105 (1.95) 5Dimes (5-2: WIN)

NHL 2010.01.03 finished 1-1 and -0.05 units lost/2 units risked.
NHL 2009-2010 season record: 95-118-2 (+3.34 units won/212 units risked)

NHL 2009-2010 L10 Days Tracker: 10-10-1 and +0.69 units won/20 units risked.
NHL 2010.01.03 finished 1-1 and -0.05 units lost/2 units risked.
NHL 2010.01.02 finished 0-2 and -2 units lost/2 units risked.
NHL 2009.12.30 finished 3-1 and +2.75 units won/4 units risked.

NHL 2009.12.29 finished 0-2 and -2 units lost/2 units risked.
NHL 2009.12.28 finished 1-2 and -1.2 units lost/3 units risked.
NHL 2009.12.27 finished 3-0 and +3.07 units won/3 units risked
NHL 2009.12.26 finished 2-2-1 and +0.12 units won/5 units risked

Last 119 picks: 63-56-2, +21.94 units won!

[TommyGold]

Last 119 picks: 63-56-2, +21.94 units won!

NHL 2010.01.02, only 1 pick:

Boston Bruins @ New York Rangers

Both teams needs to improve their results, as the time is already short to guarantee they playoffs. Both teams have traced a different path, Rangers started well and blow out lately, Bruins started badly but improved themselves. This is important game to both teams.

Bruins are good in this point of the season. They can achieve wins easily, and the major fact is their defense. They are one of the best defenders of the league, but not one of the best offense. In 18 road games, only for seven times the result was a over 5.5. In last 5 road games, only one was over, and this show how this team faces the road games.

They make their defense strong and allowing none or few goals, and their offense just produce enough to give them the win.

Rangers are with a difficult season after the 1-8 record. However, in the last road games, this team showed again some of the bright the had in the start of the season. In last 4 road games, they won the 4 in regular time. At home the results aren't yet so good, as they are 1-4 in last 5. In those 6 games, only one was a over, the 0-6 defeat to Flyers.

Both teams are improving their defense. In last games, Bruins allowed 1.6 goals per game and Rangers 2.60 goals per game. Bruins offense as been quite good lately with 3.00 goals per game, but Rangers struggles with only 1.80 goals per game. This game will be a hard game, with lots of tension, and it will be difficult for any offense to shine.

Pick: Under 5 +115 (2.15) 5Dimes