Nhl Picks Handicapping - May 08, 2008
We're off a 2-0 day and we're 33-18 (65%) the past two weeks for +24.8 units. Tonight we have two picks in the game.
Today's NHL Hockey Picks:
Game: Dallas at Detroit (8:05 PM Eastern)
Pick: 3 units on Detroit -200 (moneyline) (risk 3 to win 1.5)
We've been all over Dallas on their way to two straight series wins. But now they are running into the best team in the league. We're jumping off the Stars for this game one in Detroit. In fact, we like Detroit's chances at a blowout win quite a bit. Dallas handled Anaheim easily, thanks to the Ducks' inability to score. San Jose also struggled to find the net, reaching 3 goals just once - in an overtime game. The Sharks managed just 11 total goals in six games! It won't be so easy for Dallas here. The Red Wings averaged 3.3 goals per game on the season here at home and they have averaged 3.8 per game in the playoffs. Over their last five games, Detroit has averaged 4.8 per game while holding their opponents to 1.8 per game. Both of these teams can play defense but the offense is where the separation will occur. Over their last five games, the Stars have managed just 2.4 goals per game. As they progress deeper and get to the league's elite, their lack of offensive firepower will catch up with them. Detroit steps up vs. the best as they are 32-10 at home vs. winning teams the past two years. They are 28-8 over that span at home vs. teams averaging over 2.8 goals per game. The Wings are also 31-9 this season off a win by 2+ goals including 19-5 if the win came by 3+ goals. The Stars have played very well but they are running into a buzzsaw called the Red Wings now. We like Detroit to win this one easily.
Game: Dallas at Detroit (8:05 PM Eastern)Pick: 3 units on Detroit -1.5 goals +160 (puckline) (risk 3 to win 4.8)
We like Detroit's chances at a 2+ goal win so we will also back them on the -1.5 puck line.
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Check out the last five NHL Hockey Picks Newsletters:
NHL-Hockey-Picks-May-04-2008
It's no surprise we like the way the Penguins are playing right now. They suffered their first setback last game as they were shut out in New York. No worries. We think that will motivate the...
NHL-Hockey-Picks-May-03-2008
We've spent most of these playoffs going against must-win situations. This one we are embracing. The Canadiens return to Carey Price in the net who has been inconsistent but who has posted tw...
NHL-Hockey-Picks-May-02-2008
San Jose staved off elimination with a 2-1 squeaker last game. It was the fourth straight game in which they scored 2 or fewer goals vs. the Stars. Dallas is the better, more motivated team. They aren...
NHL-Hockey-Picks-May-01-2008
There have been some upsets this year, both completed and in-the-making. But, in this series, it's not happening. The Penguins are just playing that good. They have won seven in a row, the first t...
NHL-Hockey-Picks-April-30-2008
We like the value on this puckline play as well.
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