Michael J. Leboff

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Michael is an editor and writer for The Action Network, covering the NHL, MLB, soccer and more. He grew up at Nassau Coliseum, where he repeatedly had his heart broken by the New York Islanders.
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Ducks-Wild Betting Preview: Two Struggling Teams Meet in Minnesota

Betting odds: Anaheim Ducks at Minnesota Wild Ducks moneyline: +180 Wild moneyline: -220 Over/Under: 5.5 Puck drop: 8 p.m. ET Season record: 36-40, +9.72 units >

Michael J. Leboff
Feb 19, 2019 UTC

Cash Brothers: Steph, Seth Curry Place Bet on 3-Point Contest

Steph Curry and his (real) brother, Seth, have made things interesting for their head-to-head showdown in in Saturday night’s NBA 3-point contest. The stakes? Whoever loses must buy

Michael J. Leboff
Feb 16, 2019 UTC

Blues-Coyotes Betting Preview: Can Arizona Halt the League’s Hottest Team?

Betting odds: St. Louis Blues at Arizona Coyotes Blues moneyline: -150 Coyotes moneyline: +135 Over/Under: 5.5 Puck drop: 9 p.m. ET Rest notes: Blues 4-in-6 Season record:

Michael J. Leboff
Feb 14, 2019 UTC

Kings-Capitals Betting Preview: Will Washington’s Struggles Continue?

Betting odds: Los Angeles Kings at Washington Capitals Kings moneyline: +188 Capitals moneyline: -210 Over/Under: 5.5 Puck drop: 7 p.m. ET Season record: 36-38, +11.72 units

Michael J. Leboff
Feb 11, 2019 UTC

Hurricanes-Rangers Betting Preview: Carolina Surges into Madison Square Garden

Betting odds: Carolina Hurricanes at New York Rangers Hurricanes moneyline: -123 Rangers moneyline: +103 Over/Under: 6 Rest notes: Carolina back-to-back Puck drop: 8 p.m. ET Season record: 35-38,

Michael J. Leboff
Feb 8, 2019 UTC

Thursday’s NHL Betting Preview: Blues-Lightning and Kings-Flyers

The NHL schedule has been a little wonky the past few weeks but Thursday night should be a good one with 14 games on the docket. Let’s jump

Michael J. Leboff
Feb 7, 2019 UTC

Ducks-Maple Leafs Betting Preview: Recency Bias Creating Value

Betting odds: Anaheim Ducks at Toronto Maple Leafs Ducks moneyline: +225 Maple Leafs moneyline: -270 Over/Under: 6 Puck drop: 7 p.m. ET NHL record: 33-37, +8.52 units

Michael J. Leboff
Feb 4, 2019 UTC

Ducks-Jets Betting Preview: Can John Gibson Keep Anaheim in Another Game?

Betting odds: Anaheim Ducks at Winnipeg Jets Ducks moneyline: +187 Jets moneyline: -220 Over/Under: 6 Puck drop: 7 p.m. ET >> All odds as of 11 a.

Michael J. Leboff
Feb 2, 2019 UTC

Reliving My Worst Super Bowl Bad Beat: James White to Win MVP

Rule No. 1 of being a successful gambler is to never get too high after the wins or too low after the losses. Unfortunately, I’m not a professional

Michael J. Leboff
Jan 30, 2019 UTC

NHL All-Star Game MVP Odds: Which Dark Horses Should You Take A Chance On?

The 2019 NHL All-Star Game takes place on Saturday night (9 p.m. ET, NBCSN). The format is a 3-on-3 tournament with each of the four divisions represented by a

Michael J. Leboff
Jan 26, 2019 UTC

Hurricanes-Flames Betting Preview: Bill Peters Welcomes His Former Team to Calgary

Betting odds: Carolina Hurricanes at Calgary Flames Hurricanes moneyline: +155 Flames moneyline: -180 Over/Under: 6.5 Puck drop: 9 p.m. ET NHL record: 33-35, +10.52 units >

Michael J. Leboff
Jan 22, 2019 UTC

Wild-Golden Knights Betting Preview: Will Minnesota’s Defense Hold Up in Vegas?

Betting odds: Minnesota Wild at Vegas Golden Knights Wild moneyline: +165 Golden Knights moneyline: -195 Over/Under: 6 Puck drop: 6 p.m. ET NHL record: 32-35, +8.87 units

Michael J. Leboff
Jan 21, 2019 UTC

Ducks-Wild Preview: Will Anaheim Win Its First Game in 2019?

Betting odds: Anaheim Ducks at Minnesota Wild Ducks moneyline: +155 Wild moneyline: -180 Over/Under: 5.5 Puck drop: 8 p.m. ET NHL Record: 31-35, +7.32 units >

Michael J. Leboff
Jan 17, 2019 UTC

Kings-Wild Betting Preview: The NHL’s Slowest Teams Meet in Minnesota

Betting odds: Los Angeles Kings at Minnesota Wild Kings moneyline: +150 Wild moneyline: -170 Over/Under: 5.5 Channel: NBCSN Puck Drop: 8 p.m. ET 2018-19 NHL Record: 31-34,

Michael J. Leboff
Jan 15, 2019 UTC

Blue Jackets-Lightning Betting Preview: Can Bobrovsky Be the Difference?

Betting odds: Columbus Blue Jackets at Tampa Bay Lightning Blue Jackets moneyline: +158 Lightning moneyline: -182 Over/Under: 6.5 Puck Drop: 7:30 p.m. ET NHL record: 31-33,

Michael J. Leboff
Jan 8, 2019 UTC