Detroit/Edmonton Over 5 -136 (Pinnacle)
In the last six meetings between these two the final number for goals scored have been …3, 8, 8, 8, 7, and 9.
Do you see a trend here?
In the Red Wings away games this year they have averaged 5.83 scores. They have gone over the total in six of their last nine, (6-2-1).
Edmonton averages 5.39 total goals at home this year.
Lastly my choice of this game was made due to the fact that Pinnacle is offering it at 5 where everyone else seems to be more appropriately adding the hook. I can see no way this game falls at four or under. Lay the juice and get the number.
Florida/Boston Under 5 -110
Bucking a trend here and for a change I’ll take a under play. Two reasons why…
Andrew Raycroft and Roberto Luongo.
Both of these net minders are capable of shutting down a high powered offense and carry a team on their back.
They have squared off four times in their short careers. Last year at Florida Luongo shut out Boston 3-0.
This year Raycroft/Luongo faced off twice in Florida. Both battles ended in a 1-1 deadlock. And the lone game at the Fleet center a month ago produced similar results, a 2-1 Panther victory.
Luongo has been consistent in his last 7 games only allowing 11 goals and rounding into one of those patented hot streaks. Only one of those games went over the total and that was because Florida’s offense had a larger than usual offensive explosion of 5 goals against the lowly Penguins.
Raycroft has been in a groove all year long with a sub 2.00 GAA. Despite his rookie status he plays with ice water in his veins and makes the hard plays look easy. He is a large reason why the Bruins have a very realistic shot at making the Stanley Cup finals.
In the last ten meetings the under has been the winner seven times.
This is the first game at home for the Bruins after a seven game 18 day road trip.
Sergei Samsonov had his injured ribs cause him more pain in the game at Carolina on Saturday and is having a MRI done today but regardless of the results it is doubtful he’ll see action.
Tampa Bay Lightning -.5 -120
At first glance you must wonder about this game. Here’s Washington who has traded away and down sized their roster and have only played better because of it. With only one loss in their last six games they have been led by Olaf Kolzig who has allowed 7 goals in his last five games.
Tampa Bay ran into a bump on their road to the playoffs. After going 10-1-1 they lost back to back 4-3 overtime games to Buffalo and St.Louis. They come into this game looking to get back on the right path.
There is little comparison between these two squads and if it wasn’t for the stellar play of Kolzig and the recent records that I mentioned above this line wouldn’t be close to the value it is. Tampa Bay has beaten the Caps 4 out of the last 5 at Washington. And all four wins were against Kolzig.
In the last meeting there, (against Kolzig), the Bolts had a convincing win 5-2. As hot as Olie the goalie is Tampa Bay has had little trouble solving him.
As a home dog Washington has struggled going 2-8-3. And they are 5 games under .500 at home on the year. With their recent loses of Jagr and Bondra and the rumor mill having several other players being moved, (including Kolzig) I have a hard time believing the recent addition by subtraction they have been experiencing will continue. Tampa Bay has far too many weapons and too much to play for not to win this game out right. The price is right, the location is right, and the time is right.
Nashville Predators PK +107
The 23rd of February and the playoffs start here.
The Predators have never made the post season in their existence but the acquisition of Scott Sullivan, (5 goals in 3 games), is the last piece they will need to do so this year. They come into this game looking for a sweep of a three game road trip, where they have not done well until recent performance. Already beating Anaheim 3-2 and destroying Phoenix 8-2 they should not be challenged by the Kings. A team that has played their hearts out but the long season of numerous injuries are finally taking their toll. I’m not sure I’d have time to recap all the stars this team has lost but safe to say it’s a lengthy list and the most recent could be the final straw to break their back. Roman Cechmanek is the latest leaving the challenge of defending the King’s slim playoff hopes to Cristobal Huet and his 5-7-8 record, 2.63 GAA.
The Kings have lost four of their last six, (winning only once) and the Predators losing only once in their last six, (4-1-1).
After a very brief five game slump net minder Tomas Vokoun has rebounded well back to the form that made him a Nashville representative at this season’s All-Star game. Allowing thirteen goals in his last five starts he has helped lead the Predators to a three game winning streak, (3-1-1).
Lastly a word of warning. In the last ten head to head match ups between these two the Kings hold a convincing 7-1-2 record. But the one Predator victory came in L.A., Cechmanek was the goalie in all three meetings this year, (2-0-1), and Nashville has never been stronger than they are today while the Kings have never been weaker.
I predicted a few days ago that both St. Louis and Los Angeles would be bumped from the playoff race in the west and after the Blues pathetic performance in Chicago on Sunday you can scratch them from the contending list. Next to fall……the King is dead.
NHL single unit plays………64-45-4 + 18.47
Unit and a half plays…………5-2-1 +4.65
NHL total to Date……………..69-47-5 +23.12
In the last six meetings between these two the final number for goals scored have been …3, 8, 8, 8, 7, and 9.
Do you see a trend here?
In the Red Wings away games this year they have averaged 5.83 scores. They have gone over the total in six of their last nine, (6-2-1).
Edmonton averages 5.39 total goals at home this year.
Lastly my choice of this game was made due to the fact that Pinnacle is offering it at 5 where everyone else seems to be more appropriately adding the hook. I can see no way this game falls at four or under. Lay the juice and get the number.
Florida/Boston Under 5 -110
Bucking a trend here and for a change I’ll take a under play. Two reasons why…
Andrew Raycroft and Roberto Luongo.
Both of these net minders are capable of shutting down a high powered offense and carry a team on their back.
They have squared off four times in their short careers. Last year at Florida Luongo shut out Boston 3-0.
This year Raycroft/Luongo faced off twice in Florida. Both battles ended in a 1-1 deadlock. And the lone game at the Fleet center a month ago produced similar results, a 2-1 Panther victory.
Luongo has been consistent in his last 7 games only allowing 11 goals and rounding into one of those patented hot streaks. Only one of those games went over the total and that was because Florida’s offense had a larger than usual offensive explosion of 5 goals against the lowly Penguins.
Raycroft has been in a groove all year long with a sub 2.00 GAA. Despite his rookie status he plays with ice water in his veins and makes the hard plays look easy. He is a large reason why the Bruins have a very realistic shot at making the Stanley Cup finals.
In the last ten meetings the under has been the winner seven times.
This is the first game at home for the Bruins after a seven game 18 day road trip.
Sergei Samsonov had his injured ribs cause him more pain in the game at Carolina on Saturday and is having a MRI done today but regardless of the results it is doubtful he’ll see action.
Tampa Bay Lightning -.5 -120
At first glance you must wonder about this game. Here’s Washington who has traded away and down sized their roster and have only played better because of it. With only one loss in their last six games they have been led by Olaf Kolzig who has allowed 7 goals in his last five games.
Tampa Bay ran into a bump on their road to the playoffs. After going 10-1-1 they lost back to back 4-3 overtime games to Buffalo and St.Louis. They come into this game looking to get back on the right path.
There is little comparison between these two squads and if it wasn’t for the stellar play of Kolzig and the recent records that I mentioned above this line wouldn’t be close to the value it is. Tampa Bay has beaten the Caps 4 out of the last 5 at Washington. And all four wins were against Kolzig.
In the last meeting there, (against Kolzig), the Bolts had a convincing win 5-2. As hot as Olie the goalie is Tampa Bay has had little trouble solving him.
As a home dog Washington has struggled going 2-8-3. And they are 5 games under .500 at home on the year. With their recent loses of Jagr and Bondra and the rumor mill having several other players being moved, (including Kolzig) I have a hard time believing the recent addition by subtraction they have been experiencing will continue. Tampa Bay has far too many weapons and too much to play for not to win this game out right. The price is right, the location is right, and the time is right.
Nashville Predators PK +107
The 23rd of February and the playoffs start here.
The Predators have never made the post season in their existence but the acquisition of Scott Sullivan, (5 goals in 3 games), is the last piece they will need to do so this year. They come into this game looking for a sweep of a three game road trip, where they have not done well until recent performance. Already beating Anaheim 3-2 and destroying Phoenix 8-2 they should not be challenged by the Kings. A team that has played their hearts out but the long season of numerous injuries are finally taking their toll. I’m not sure I’d have time to recap all the stars this team has lost but safe to say it’s a lengthy list and the most recent could be the final straw to break their back. Roman Cechmanek is the latest leaving the challenge of defending the King’s slim playoff hopes to Cristobal Huet and his 5-7-8 record, 2.63 GAA.
The Kings have lost four of their last six, (winning only once) and the Predators losing only once in their last six, (4-1-1).
After a very brief five game slump net minder Tomas Vokoun has rebounded well back to the form that made him a Nashville representative at this season’s All-Star game. Allowing thirteen goals in his last five starts he has helped lead the Predators to a three game winning streak, (3-1-1).
Lastly a word of warning. In the last ten head to head match ups between these two the Kings hold a convincing 7-1-2 record. But the one Predator victory came in L.A., Cechmanek was the goalie in all three meetings this year, (2-0-1), and Nashville has never been stronger than they are today while the Kings have never been weaker.
I predicted a few days ago that both St. Louis and Los Angeles would be bumped from the playoff race in the west and after the Blues pathetic performance in Chicago on Sunday you can scratch them from the contending list. Next to fall……the King is dead.
NHL single unit plays………64-45-4 + 18.47
Unit and a half plays…………5-2-1 +4.65
NHL total to Date……………..69-47-5 +23.12
