Nhl Picks Free - May 07, 2009

We passed on last night's action. Today we are back on the NHL ice with one 4-unit selection.

Today's NHL Hockey Picks:

Game: Vancouver at Chicago (8:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: 4 units on Vancouver +1.5 goals -230 (puckline) (risk 4 to win 1.7)

The Canucks finally held the Blackhawks offense down, which has been their key throughout the playoffs so far. They have held the opponent to two goals or less in five of their first seven playoff games, and at the same time has managed three goals or more in six straight. This is a team that isn't like most NHL teams that struggle on the road. The Canucks have in fact won all three of their playoff games on the road. Overall, they have now won seven of their last eight on the road. This is also a team that since Christmas, some four and a half months ago, has only suffered four road losses by more than one goal, so they have been in every game they have played on the road - even in losses. The Blackhawks have been winning on home ice, but over their last 22 games, they have logged just six wins by more than one goal at home. I like Vancouver to be in this one right to the end, and will back them on the puckline.

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Check out the last five NHL Hockey Picks Newsletters:

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NHL-Hockey-Picks-May-03-2009
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NHL-Hockey-Picks-May-02-2009
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NHL-Hockey-Picks-May-01-2009
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NHL-Hockey-Picks-April-30-2009
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