Free Hockey Picks - April 05, 2009

We went 4-1 last night for +9.5 units. Today we roll with one 4-unit pick...

Today's NHL Hockey Picks:

Game: San Jose at Anaheim (8:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: 4 units on San Jose +100 (moneyline) (risk 4 to win 4)

We won with the Ducks last night at +150. Tonight however we'll fade them as I like the Sharks to exact some revenge on the road. San Jose has a shot at the President's Trophy and back-to-back losses is something they are really going to bust ass to avoid here. They are upset at how they were dominated last game and it isn't often you get such a quick chance to atone. This team has a winning road record (better than Anaheim's home record). Their offense has dried up but their defense is so good that they can still win. Over the past couple of seasons, the Sharks are 22-9 in the second of back-to-back games. Anaheim is just .500 this season as a home favorite. Give me the revenge-minded team here vs. a team that is due for a fall back to earth.

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