darrell,

1-2 last night putting us at 11-4 last week. Three picks today.

Keep your head up and stick on the ice, darrell!

***Phoenix -114 over CHICAGO (3:05 Eastern)

Both of these clubs are struggling with Phoenix dropping four of five and Chicago losers of 9 of 12. Bottom line here is that Phoenix is simply the better team. They are 14-18 on the road but Chicago is just 12-21 at home. Chicago's offense manages 2.6 goals per game while giving up 3.5 while Phoenix scores 3.0 and gives up 3.3. No matter how you slice it, the Coyotes are the better team and we'll take them on virtually even money for three stars.

**NEW JERSEY +138 over Ottawa (7:35 Eastern)

Ottawa's been on a roll but tonight they roll into New Jersey to face a Flames team that is 21-12 at home this season. That includes a very nice 11-3 record against winning teams. Ottawa should be a bit tired having played ten games already in March and coming no rest from last night. Winning road favorites of -200 or less that are playing their 3rd game in 4 days facing another winning team are just 13-30 (30%) since 1996. Two stars on the dog.

**Detroit -125 over VANCOUVER (10:05 Eastern)

As stated yesterday, it is rare to get the Red Wings as a dog or small favorite. As yesterday, we'll take 'em here in the small favorite role again. Vancouver has lost six of their last seven games too boot. Detroit is scoring 5 goals per game over their last five as compared to 1.6 for Vancouver. Two stars on the Red Wings.