Hockey Picks - March 02, 2010

We get back on the ice today for our first full day of NHL action after the Olympic break. When we left off, we were in the midst of our best hockey season ever at 255-177 (59%) for +160 units over the last four months.

We get rollin' today with a pair of premium picks. We also take a look how the NHL can capitalize on the succes of the Olympics in the Dog Pound below.

WUNDERDOG 2010 RECENT RESULTS ($100/bet)
SPORT	WINS-LOSSES	%	NET
NFL	46-29 last 75 picks	61%	+$4060
CFB	25-10 last 35 picks	71%	+$6040
MLB	265-219 last 484 picks	55%	+$8370
CBB	177-158 last 335 picks	53%	+$2010
NHL	255-177 last 432 picks	59%	+$15920
WNBA	121-90 last 211 picks	57%	+$5490
TOTAL			+$41890

Today's NHL Hockey Picks:

Game: Carolina at Toronto (7:05 PM Eastern)
Pick: 4 units on Toronto -130 (moneyline) (risk 4 to win 3.1)

The Hurricanes are one team that was sorry to see the Olympics interrupt their hot hand as they had won five straight before the break, and 9 out of 11. They played five of those at home however, and were just 2-2 on the road. Maple Leafs have not fared well this season, but they have won two of their last three at home, and outscored the opponents 10-3 in the process. The Hurricanes have not been effective on the road, especially when posted as a dog where they are just 8-22. They have failed on the road, to a greater extent, vs. the worst teams as Carolina is just 1-7 on the road vs. a team with a home winning percentage of less than .400. It’s going to be harder on the Hurricanes to get energized here on the road after the long break. I'll go with Toronto here.

The Dallas Stars have been getting great play behind the net and in their last eight games, have held opponents to an average of less than two goals per game. That may be attainable again here vs. a Kings team that has scored 2 or less 27 times already this season, but at the same time the Kings have allowed 2 or less in 28 games. The Kings seem to play tougher in the role of a dog, and it has led to a 35-16-1 mark to the UNDER in their last 52 posted as an underdog. These teams have a history of playing some low scoring games in Dallas as the last four times the Kings came in here, the game failed to produce enough goals to go over as the UNDER has prevailed in each of the last four. I'll go with the UNDER in this one.

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Check out the last five NHL Hockey Picks Newsletters:

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NHL-Hockey-Picks-February-13-2010
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NHL-Hockey-Picks-February-12-2010
The Columbus Blue Jackets have recovered from a long losing stretch to win their last three, with two of them by shutouts. The fact is that they almost need a shutout to win, as over their last 28 gam...

NHL-Hockey-Picks-February-11-2010
The Caps have a superior record here, but when you consider their road work vs what the Senators have done at home this year, the Senators have the better resume, yet they are listed as a dog here whi...

NHL-Hockey-Picks-February-10-2010
The Columbus Blue Jackets went through a stretch this season where they came out on the right side of just three of 22 games. They have righted the ship, but are still getting odds thrown their way li...