Hockey Game Predictions - April 25, 2008
2-0 last night and 22-10 for +20.3 units in our last 32 playoff picks. Tonight we again have picks in both games.
Today's NHL Hockey Picks:
Game: New York Rangers at Pittsburgh (7:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: 3 units on Pittsburgh -145 (moneyline) (risk 3 to win 2.1)
Pittsburgh is on a mission. Forget lack of playoff experience. This team is cruising. They are young but they are very good with Crosby and Malkin playing like seasoned vets. Marc-Andre Fleury was awesome vs. the Senators, allowing just five goals in four games. They are rested and get a Rangers team that was just 20-24 on the road this season. New York played extremely well vs. the Devils in round one which is why this line isn't higher. But Pittsburgh is the clear play here. The Penguins are 28-15 at home winning on average by a score of 3.4 to 2.3. They have won 31 of their last 48 games and they have the added motivation from revenge. They are are 11-2 this year at home revenging a road loss and we think they get revenge and a 1-0 lead.
Game: Dallas at San Jose (10:00 PM Eastern)Pick: 3 units on San Jose -150 (moneyline) (risk 3 to win 2)
We were all over Dallas in round one, banking several times with them in the underdog roll. Can they do it again here? Not likely as San Jose will provide a different and tougher challenge than did Anaheim. Dallas' strong offense was just too much for an anemic Ducks offense to keep up with. But San Jose can keep pace with Dallas offensively, and their defense is as good or better. Under Ron WIlson, this Sharks team is 34-14 in April games. Ryane Clowe has really stepped it up and if he keeps up his surprisingly good play, the Sharks should win at home.
Results: 1-1
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Check out the last five NHL Hockey Picks Newsletters:
NHL-Hockey-Picks-April-24-2008
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NHL-Hockey-Picks-April-22-2008
Well, what looked like a series that was squarley in control of the Flyers has turned ugly for them. They really needed to avoid losing game six. That home loss gave the advtange back to Washington in...
NHL-Hockey-Picks-April-21-2008
Philadelphia dropped game one at Washington but then grabbed home ice advantage with a 2-0 game two victory. They made the most of their two home games winning both to take a commanding 3-1 lead. On S...
NHL-Hockey-Picks-April-20-2008
Anaheim staved off elimination on Friday with a 5-2 win. Can they do it again? We don't think so. We've been on the Stars all series as they have surprised the Ducks. We think this series ends...
NHL-Hockey-Picks-April-19-2008
A tough double-overtime loss on Thursday set the Caps back in the series. The Caps played well in game 4 and have really kept things close in game 2 and 4. Game 5 returns to Washington. Home ice will ...
