Phoenix vs. New Jersey
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Ron's Comment: The Devils took the New York Islanders too lightly last Saturday and got embarrassed 7-3. I doubt they will overlook the Coyotes this evening and expect them to come out hungry at the drop of the puck. When NEW JERSEY played as a home team - During Last 2 Years - Won Last Game by 1 Goals; the Devils are 13-6 SU in this role the L2Y.
Prediction: New Jersey 4 Phoenix 2
Calgary vs. Detroit
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Ron's Comment: The Flames are having a tough "back-9" so to speak of their current road trip, as they won the first 2 games, but have now lost 3 straight. In fact, it won't get any easier this evening, as Hossa is expected back (game time decision) and the Flames are 0-7 SU in their last 7 trips to the Joe! When DETROIT team played as a home team - Last 2 years - Coming off a 2 game Home stand - Coming off a Home win as a Favorite; The Red Wings are 12-1 SU in this role the L2Y. When CALGARY played as an Underdog - During Last 5 Years - Lost Last Game by 1 Goals; The Flames are 8-20 SU in this situation the L5Y.
Prediction: Detroit 3 Calgary 2
Pittsburgh vs. Columbus
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Ron's Comment: The Penguins are trying to salvage their season and enter the playoffs through the front door. More importantly, they seem to be buying into the Bylsma system and are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games. When PITTSBURGH played as any home/road team - During Last 3 Years - With SU Record of 3 Win 0 Lost in L3G; The Penguins are 27-18 SU in this spot the L3Y.
Prediction: Pittsburgh 4 Columbus 2
Ottawa vs. Boston
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Ron's Comment: The Ottawa Senators have won 4 straight games and are coming off a big 3-2 overtime win last night in the Canadian Nation's Capital. However, winning 3-2 to a bad lightning team should give bettors a red flag and Boston is playing desperate hockey; but they are still tough at home. Great value if you like Ottawa, but the Bruins are rested and ready to go and the -260 line from the bookmaker tells us that! When BOSTON team played as a home team - Vs Division Opponent - Total is 5.5 - Allowed 2 goals AGAINST in their last game; The Bruins are 10-3 SU in this spot since 2000. When OTTAWA team played as Road team as a Underdog - Vs Division Opponent - Coming off a Home win as a Favorite; the Sens are 7-14-1 SU in this spot.
Prediction: Boston 4 Ottawa 2
Florida vs. Buffalo
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Ron's Comment: When the Sabres lost Ryan Miller, they basically lost any hope of making the playoffs. Lalime is a quality back up goaltender, but he's not game sharp right now and it's too late in the game to start getting your timing. When FLORIDA team played as a Road team - During the month of March - Coming off 2 overs; the Panthers are 6-4-1 SU in this situation.
Prediction: Florida 3 Buffalo 2
Washington vs. Philadelphia
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Ron's Comment: The Caps are still having problems finding the twain, but won with defense on Tuesday over Nashville. The Caps are 4-3 SU in their last 7 trips to the Wachovia Centre and the OVER is 7-0-0 in those last 7 trips. When WASHINGTON team played as a Road team - During the month of March - Coming off a 1 game win; the Capitals are 12-2-1 SU in this role.
Prediction: Washington 5 Philadelphia 4
Tampa Bay vs. Toronto
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Ron's Comment: The Lightning are 1-6 SU in their last 7 visits to the Air Canada Centre, but expect another tough game this evening. In fact, the Lightning always get pumped to play Canadian teams, mostly because they know they are in a fun hockey environment and some of the players want to play for Team Canada in the next Olympics and they know they are in a showcase environment. Furthermore, you may want to consider the OVER here this evening, as the OVER is 4-2-1 for Tampa Bay in their last 7 games in this building. When TORONTO team played as a home team - After a conference game - 3 games in 4 nights - Coming off a 1 game win; the Leafs are 9-2-2 SU in this spot. When TAMPA BAY played as any home/road team - During Current Season - With 1 Under or Less; the Lightning are 4-16 SU in this spot this year.
Prediction: Toronto 4 Tampa Bay 3
NY Islanders vs. Montreal
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Ron's Comment: The Canadiens are coming off a big 4-3 overtime win against the Edmonton Oilers and they played hard for Bob Gainey in his first game behind the bench this season. Furthermore, the Canadiens are in a classic letdown spot vs. a bad Islanders team who's been playing hard of late and even beat the Devils 7-3 at home this past Saturday. Look for Montreal to overlook this Islanders squad this evening, as they have Brodeur and the Devils on deck this Saturday. When MONTREAL played as any home/road team - During Last 5 Years - With 1 Over - Won Last Game by 1 Goals - With SU Record of 2 Win 1 Lost in L3G; the Canadiens are 4-9 SU in this cycle.
Prediction: NY Islanders 3 Montreal 2
NY Rangers vs. Nashville
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Ron's Comment: Now that Tortorella has kicked the tires and made his views clear inside the room on what kind of team he wants his club too be, they are still a bad road team. The Rangers are 1-9 SU in their last 10 road games and are coming off a shutout lost to the Canes. When NASHVILLE team played as a home team - Last 2 years - Total is 5.5 - Coming off 2 unders; the Predators are 7-3 SU in this role the L2Y.
Prediction: Nashville 4 NY Rangers 2
Carolina vs. Dallas
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Ron's Comment: The betting public's first instinct will be to back the Road Team Canes and it's easy to figure out why. Carolina has been playing solid hockey, lost a shootout game last night in Chicago and Cam Ward has been on fire. However, this is a tired team, as they are playing in a back to back game situation and this will be their 3rd game in 4 nights. Furthermore, I believe Maurice will go to his back up goalie Michael Leighton to give his starting goalie Cam Ward some rest. When DALLAS team played as a home team - Before a non division game - Coming off a 2 game losing streak; The Stars are 16-4-2 SU in this spot.
Prediction: Dallas 3 Carolina 2
San Jose vs. St.Louis
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Ron's Comment: The Sharks are a battered and bruised team and they will be missing some key parts to their team this evening. St.Louis is still in the playoff picture and getting them at plus money vs. a Sharks team on the ropes is good value. When ANY NHL Team played as a home team - With 1 day off - Total is 5.5 - During the month of March - Scored 5 or more goals FOR in their last game - Coming off a Home win as a Favorite - Coming off 3 overs; the Home Team (STL) is 18-6-2 SU in this role since 1996.
Prediction: St.Louis 3 San Jose 2
Minnesota vs. Colorado
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Ron's Comment: Worst game on the board to handicap; the Avs are horrible this season with their over priced veterans and the Wild are too inconsistent on offense. Flip a quarter if you have too, but Backstrom is the better goaltender in this game, should he get the nod. When MINNESOTA team played as a Road team - playing on Thursday - With 1 day off; the Wild are 21-9-3 SU in this spot.
Prediction: Minnesota 3 Colorado 2
Atlanta vs. Edmonton
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Ron's Comment: The Thrashers are over achieving on their current road trip and they are 3-7 SU on the road in their last 10 games vs. Northwest division teams. When ATLANTA team played as Road team as an Underdog - Vs Western conference opponent - Coming off a Road win as a Underdog; the Thrashers are 2-12-1 SU in this spot.
Prediction: Edmonton 4 Atlanta 2
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