RON RAYMOND'S NHL PICKS - MARCH 7TH 2009

Chicago vs. Boston

Ron's Comment: Bruins are having some confidence issues of late and you can't be playing on your heels against a speedy team like Chicago. When CHICAGO team played as a Road team - Vs Non Conference Opponent - Coming off a Home win as a Favorite; the Hawks are 12-6-1 SU in this spot since '97.



80% CLUB STAT: When CHICAGO played as any home/road team - During Current Season - With SU Record of 2 Win 3 Lost in L5G; The Hawks are 14-2 SU in this cycle this season.


Prediction: Chicago 4 Boston 1

New Jersey vs. NY Islanders

Ron's Comment: Devils are probably the top team in the NHL at this current point and time of the season and Brodeur has not missed a beat since his return. When NEW JERSEY team played as a Road team - Before a non conference game - Scored 3 goals FOR in their last game; the Devils are 21-14-2 in this spot since '96.



Prediction: New Jersey 4 NY Islanders 0

Minnesota vs. LA Kings

Ron's Comment: Both teams are coming off OT wins and both teams are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games. Let's back the Wild here this afternoon, as they have the better goaltending. When ANY NHL Team played as a Road team - Vs Western conference opponent - Last 4 years - Coming off a 4 game Road stand - Coming off a 1 game win; the Road Team (MIN) is 13-5-1 SU in this role the L4Y.



Prediction: Minnesota 4 LA Kings 2

Buffalo vs. Ottawa

Ron's Comment: Tons of pressure is off the Senators now the trade deadline has passed and these guys are playing for their jobs next season. Sabres might be too overconfident in this spot, as they blew out a bad Coyotes team last night and must now face the surging Sens in a back to back game situation. When ANY NHL Team Played as Home team as a Favorite - Vs Northeast opponent - With 1 day off - playing on Saturday - Coming off vs Western Conference opponent - Coming off a 2 goal win - Coming off a 1 game win; The Home Fave (OTT) is 13-4-4 in this situation since 1996.



Prediction: Ottawa 3 Buffalo 2

St.Louis vs. Florida

Ron's Comment: Law of Average play against the Blues tonight, as they won their first leg of the Florida tour, but the Panthers are desperate to get back in the win column after their 4-1 lost Thursday night to the Penguins. When ST LOUIS team played as a Road team - Last 2 years - Coming off a 1 goal win; the UNDER is 11-5-3 for the Blues in this road situation the L2Y.



Prediction: Florida 3 St.Louis 1

Columbus vs. Detroit

Ron's Comment: Detroit has won their last 2 games and they are due to go on a winning streak, as they want to enter April on a high note! When DETROIT team played as Home team as a Favorite - Vs Conference Opponent - playing on Saturday - Allowed 2 or less goals AGAINST in their last game; The Red Wings are 16-4 SU in this situation since 1999.



Prediction: Detroit 4 Columbus 2

Edmonton vs. Toronto

Ron's Comment: Martin Gerber is one of the most underrated goalies in the NHL and he's out to prove he deserves to stay in the NHL and all his teammates that have played with Gerbs, loves the guy, as he's the ultimate team player. Gerbs was great against Washington on Thursday and watch him shine at home in front of his new fans at home on a big Saturday night telecast. When TORONTO team Played as Home team as a Underdog - During the month of March - Scored 2 or more goals FOR in their last game; the UNDER is 8-3-2 for the Leafs in this role since '96.



80% CLUB SYSTEM; When ANY NHL Team played as a home team - With 1 day off - Last 5 years - Total is 6.0 - Coming off a 1 game win - Coming off a Road win as a Underdog - Coming off 2 unders; The UNDER is 18-6-4 for the Home Team (TOR) in this role the L5Y.



Prediction: Toronto 3 Edmonton 1

Nashville vs. Philadelphia

Ron's Comment: Nashville at home on a Saturday night is like money in the bank, but on the road might be a different outcome! Flyers need this win, as they got outclassed 5-1 by the Flames on Thursday. When PHILADELPHIA team played as Home team as a Favorite - playing on Saturday - Coming off 2 overs; The Flyers are 9-3-2 SU in this spot.



Prediction: Philadelphia 4 Nashville 2

Carolina vs. Tampa Bay

Ron's Comment: Let's ride Ward to the end, because he's been outstanding in nets and the Lightning are just brutal and they have no defense on the back end. When TAMPA BAY team played as Home team as a Underdog - Before a conference game - Coming off a 2 game losing streak; the Lightning are 5-13-1 SU in this spot.



Prediction: Carolina 4 Tampa Bay 1

San Jose vs. Vancouver

Ron's Comment: Funny line, as the bookmaker's have put this an even game at -110, but how can you not like Luongo over Boucher at these odds? When VANCOUVER team played as Home team as a Favorite - During the month of March - After a conference game - Allowed 2 or less goals AGAINST in their last game; the Canucks are 11-2 SU in this situation since 1996.



Prediction: Vancouver 3 San Jose 2