Tyler Mortimer

Pickswise Expert

An East-Coast Canadian who has a strong passion for the NHL and NFL with over half a decade of sports betting and handicapping experience. Usually watching the Toronto Maple Leafs choke in the playoffs or the San Francisco 49ers head to the blue tent. For Tyler Mortimer media enquiries, please email contact@pickswise.com.

Live Picks 4

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Location

Nova Scotia, Canada

Favorite Sports

NFL

NHL

MLB

Favorite Teams

Greatest Betting Win

Although my team lost, winning multiple Super Boosts from Bet365 in the Super Bowl between the Chiefs and my 49ers turned a strong profit.

Greatest Achievements

Winning a 5-unit play in attendance at my first ever NHL game. Starting the 2023-24 NHL season going 5-0 on best bets for Pickswise (+12.1 units). Starting the 2025-26 NHL season going 6-0 on best bets for Pickswise (+13.2 units).

Education

Cape Breton University: Bachelor of Business Administration (Finance concentration) IFIC (Investment Funds in Canada)

Experience

4+ years of handicapping. 5+ years of sports betting. 15+ years of diehard professional sports fandom. Pickswise NHL handicapper since November 2021, supplying hundreds of picks and predictions per season.

Favorite betting market / type

Game Totals, 3-way Money Line, Anytime Touchdown Scorer, Player Props

Favorite bookmakers

Tyler's Picks

Money Line Pick

SEA Kraken Win(-110)

Reasoning

It’s a Pacific Division battle on Monday in the NHL as the Seattle Kraken host the Vancouver Canucks. It is the first of four matchups this season, and we are here to provide our in-depth Canucks vs Kraken prediction.

The Kraken have been on absolute fire lately, and I see that continuing in this matchup. They have won 4 straight games, and have outscored opponents 14-6. They have given up minimal offense to 4 different teams, and have a great opportunity to do the same to a Canucks team that scores the ninth-least amount of goals (2.78 per game). I am not worried about Seattle’s lack of offense, because they have never been known to light the lamp. They play a well-structured game that focuses on a full team game, and it has looked very good over this stretch. Vancouver has lost 2 straight games (giving up 11 goals), as the trading away of superstar Quinn Hughes is finally showcasing Vancouver’s lack of depth and star talent. For this Kraken vs Canucks prediction, take Seattle on the money line.

Kraken vs Canucks prediction: Seattle ML (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable to -125.

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Game Totals Pick

Over 5.5(-120)

Reasoning

The Washington Capitals and Florida Panthers hit the ice to kick off a new week in the NHL. Both have put up similar records and sit in fourth place within their respective divisions. This is a major game, and to get you set for the action, here is a Capitals vs Panthers prediction.

I think both teams have an excellent shot at winning this game, as they have each shown strength throughout the season. One of their respective strengths has been offense. The Capitals currently boast the seventh-best goals per game average (3.18), while the Panthers have an almost-identical rate of 3.16. Washington’s seventh-worst penalty kill will also be featured in this game, which could add to the goal totals. There are many big-name players hitting the ice in this game like Alex Ovechkin, Brad Marchand and Sam Reinhart among 2 rosters that should be full of energy. In what will probably be a tight game that either could win, I expect many goals to be scored. I’m taking the over 5.5 for this Capitals vs Panthers prediction.

Capitals vs Panthers prediction: Over 5.5 (-120) available at time of publishing. Playable to -150.

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Money Line Pick

CGY Flames Win(-130)

Reasoning

The Boston Bruins and Calgary Flames meet for an intra-conference matchup on Monday in the NHL. It is the first of two matchups between the two this season, with the second coming in a little over a week. This should be a close finish, and we are providing you our expert Bruins vs. Flames prediction to get you set.

Boston has been playing very poorly lately. They are on a five-game losing streak (0-4-1), with their last win coming on December 16th. Now they are on the road for their They are not facing injuries, so it looks like their surprising dominance from the early season is running out. They did not come into the season with high expectations, as they lack depth and have a small handful of core guys they can lean heavily on. Until the Flames begin selling off assets, their overall team has many good pieces and a great mix of young and old talent. I think this game could continue an eye-opening period for the Bruins. For our Bruins vs. Flames prediction, take Calgary to win on home ice.

Bruins vs. Flames prediction: Calgary Flames money line (-130) available at time of publishing. Playable to (-140).

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Money Line Pick

CAR Hurricanes Win(-180)

Reasoning

The New York Rangers and Carolina Hurricanes clash in a big Metropolitan Division battle in the NHL. These division rivals have met twice this season, and each own a multi-goal victory. Who will take this one? Here is a Rangers vs Hurricanes prediction to get you set.

Carolina comes into this game as a significant favorite. While the Hurricanes have been inconsistent of late (1-2-1 in their last 4 games), I expect them to earn the win. They are on home ice, which has proven to be a tough building for a number years. New York has came out of the Christmas break by being shut out in a 2-0 loss to the New York Islanders, which is not a showing they needed. Now they face an even tougher task, and I think it will be hard for them to turn it around this quick. Carolina has the division lead by 3 points and 2 games in hand, but this season the league has proven no lead is safe. This is no time for this prestigious Hurricanes team to take its foot off the pedal. I see the ‘Canes really taking it to their opponent. For this Rangers vs Hurricanes prediction, I’m backing Carolina on the money line.

Rangers vs Hurricanes prediction: Carolina ML (-180) available at time of publishing. Playable to -195.

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