It’s been a while since I’ve posted a free play up here as I spent all of last week dealing with some family issues and stayed away from handicapping for the most part. I had been tweeting out my thoughts on NHL plays most days, so make sure you find me at @ATSskinner to stay informed about those selections.

Tonight we’ve only got NHL and NCAAB action on our hands, but there is one play on the hockey board that I had to jump on.

Play of the Day in Bold

Free Play Records

NCAAF YTD: 24-24 ATS (-$393)

NFL YTD: 11-17 ATS (-$1926)

NHL YTD: 17-21 (-$204)

NBA YTD: 15-21 (-$-913)

NCAAB: 5-2-1 (+$763)

NHL free play

Arizona/Colorado Over 5.5 (+107) $300 to win $321

G Mike McKenna is getting the nod for the Coyotes tonight as Arizona is looking for any answer they can find in goal. Tonight’s likely not going to be a good debut for McKenna as Colorado can put the puck in the net at home (2.89/game at home compared to 2.45/game overall) and the Coyotes give up 3.23/game on the year. They’ve allowed 9 goals against in their last two outings and with neither team really involved in the playoff picture this year, this contest has all the makings of a high-scoring one.

The ‘over’ has cashed in four of the last five meetings and Arizona is on a 7-3-1 O/U run after losing at home by 3+ goals. Colorado is 8-0 O/U when facing a team that gave up 5 or more goals in their last outing and has a 10-1 O/U run going at home against a team that’s won less than 40% of their road games.