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Written by Scott Burgess
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Thursday, 18 March 2010
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The LA Kings host the Chicago Blackhawks, Thursday Mar 18, as Chicago tries to avoid dropping four straight. It's the fourth and final meeting between the teams, with the home teams winning each of the first three. NHL oddsmakers at BETUS.com have the Kings as -120 moneyline favs over the Blackhawks (+100) with the over/under set at 5.5 goals . Be sure to get your Chicago Blackhawks vs LA Kings NHL Prediction in early at BETUS.com
 The Blackhawks (44-19-1-5) have won five of ten and two of their last five on the road. They are 18-12-0-3on the road where they average 3.06 GAG and allow 2.55 GAG. They recently lost in Anaheim 2-4. They had goals from Brent Seabrook and Marian Hossa. Goalie Corey Crawford stopped 32 of 35 shots in his first game as he filled in for Antti Niemi and Cristobal Huet. Heut is still feeling the effects of the flu and is likely to sit out again tonight. Antti Niemi is 6-4 in his last ten with a 3.40 GAA and should get the start tonight. The Hawks are cruising to a division title, but are on a losing streak that has Vancouver a close five points behind for second in the West. The Blackhawks outshot Anaheim 41-36 on Tuesday, the 59th time in 69 games this season they've outshot their opposition. Hawks defenseman Duncan Keith has a goal and 5 assists in Chicago's last five games. Marian Hossa is 3-2-5 in his last five games , though he sat out Sunday before returning and scoring a goal on Tuesday.
The Kings (40-23-1-4) have lost six of their last ten games and three of five on home ice. They are 19-11-0-3 at home where they average 3.09 GAG and allow 2.64 GAG. They recently lost to Nashville 2-3 at home. They got goals from Anze Kopitar and Dustin Brown. Goalie stopped 28 of 31 shots and is 5-5 in his last ten with a 2.60 GAA. Overall he’s 37-20-4 with a 2.49 GAA and a .909 SVPCT. The Kings dropped to sixth place in the West. The Kings are well rested after a three day break to recharge their batteries. "The last 14 games now, it's a big push," coach Terry Murray said. "We've got a team coming in here, in Chicago, that has had a couple games here recently that they're probably a little upset about, so you know darn well they're going to come with their `A' game. We've got to be coming out with the same kind of effort. Anze Kopitar, the Kings' top scorer, has 3 goals and 5 points in his last five games . Alexander Frolov has 3 goals and 9 points in L.A.'s last eight games.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
- Home team is 7-0 in the last 7 meetings.
- Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Los Angeles.
- Blackhawks are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
- Favorite is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
- Blackhawks are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings in Los Angeles.
Chicago Blackhawks vs LA Kings
When: Thursday Mar 18, 2009 10:30 PM ET
Line: BETUS.com
Pick: Kings -120
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Written by Scott Burgess
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Thursday, 18 March 2010
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The Vancouver Canucks host the San Jose Sharks, Thursday Mar 18, as the battle for top of the West continues. This is the second of four meetings after the Sharks won their last meeting. NHL oddsmakers at SBGGLOBAL.com have the Canucks as -140 moneyline favs over the Sharks (+120) with the over/under set at 5.5 goals . Be sure to get your San Jose Sharks vs Vancouver Canucks NHL Pick in early at SBGGLOBAL.com
 The Sharks (43-16-4-6) have lost six of their last ten games and four of five road games. They are 21-10-1-1 on the road where they average 2.97 GAG and allow 2.67 GAG. They recently lost in Dallas 2-8. They had goals from Dan Boyle and Devin Setoguchi. Goalie Evgeni Nabokov allowed four goals on 17 shots before he was pulled for Thomas Greiss who gave up four on 14 shots. The Sharks goaltending took a beating and must put the loss behind them and move on . Nabokov is 6-4 in his last ten with a 3.40 GAA. "We didn't show up in the second period and they took it to us," San Jose captain Rob Blake said. "Our turnovers and sloppy play in the zone allowed them to capitalize. There's no way we thought they were going to just roll over and let us take two points. You've got to respond." San Jose's grip on the top seed in the conference is slipping with Chicago two points back. The Sharks are producing despite their road woes. For the Sharks, Joe Pavelski has 2 goals and 4 assists in four games, Patrick Marleau has 3 goals and 6 assists in six games, Joe Thornton has 2 goals and 3 assists in five games, and Ryane Clowe has a goal and 4 assists in five games.
The Canucks (43-24-0-3) have won six of their last ten and two of three home games. They are 25-8-0-1 at home where they average 3.53 GAG and allow 2.03 GAG. They recently lost to the Islanders 2-5 at home. They had goals from Kyle Wellwood and Alexandre Burrows. Goalie Roberto Luongo was pulled after allowing four goals on 12 shots, he’s 6-4 in his last ten with a 3.10 GAA. Backup Andrew Raycroft stopped all seven shots but the Canucks couldn’t catch up to the Isle. Vancouver suffered its first loss in regulation at GM Place since Jan. 11. "We came into the game and we weren't really respecting the opposition," Roberto Luongo said. "They came out strong, they made some plays and before we knew it, we were down 2-0. We've come back before, but it's not going to happen every game." The Canucks have gained ground on No. 2 Chicago since the Olympic break sitting five points back. The Canucks are the second highest scoring teams in the league . For the Canucks, Ryan Kesler has 6 goals and 9 assists in 14 games, Daniel Sedin has 3 goals and 14 assists in 11 games, Mikael Samuelsson has 9 goals and 4 assists in eight games, Henrik Sedin has 3 goals and 8 assists in six games, Alex Burrows has 2 goals and an assist in three games, and Alexander Edler has 2 assists in three games. Winger Mikael Samuelsson went down with an apparent shoulder injury on Tuesday night that will keep him out of the lineup for two to three weeks. Michael Grabner will take his place.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Favorite is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings.
- Sharks are 8-1 in the last 9 meetings.
- Sharks are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Vancouver.
- Home team is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
- Sharks are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
San Jose Sharks vs Vancouver Canucks
When: Thursday Mar 18, 2009 10:00 PM ET
Line: SBGGLOBAL.com
Pick: Sharks +120
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Written by Scott Burgess
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Thursday, 18 March 2010
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The Boston Bruins host the Pittsburgh Penguins, Thursday Mar 18, as the Pens troubles on the road continue. This is the fourth and final meeting between the teams with the Pens leading 2-1 SU. NHL oddsmakers at SBGGLOBAL.com have the Bruins as -140 moneyline favs over the Penguins (+115) with the over/under set at 5.5 goals . Be sure to get your Pittsburgh Penguins vs Boston Bruins NHL Prediction in early at SBGGLOBAL.com
 The Penguins (41-24-4-1) have won five of their last ten games and two of five road games. They are 20-14-2-0 on the road where they average 2.67 GAG and allow 2.87 GAG. They recently lost in Jersey 2-5. They got goals from Chris Kunitz and Ruslan Fedotenko. Goalie Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 9 of 13 before he was pulled for Brent Johnson, who stopped all shots. Fleury will likely get the start tonight, he’s 5-5 in his last ten with a 3.00 GAA. The Pens are in a dogfight for the top of the Atlantic Division, currently sitting tied with the Devils. The Devils beat the Pens for the sixth time thuis season and should they meet in the playoffs, the Pens might be in trouble. "Playoffs is a whole different season," Pittsburgh captain Sidney Crosby said after his team fell to the Devils again. "Intensity is higher, the game is faster and everything is bigger and more important. When you play each other in the playoffs, the past doesn't really matter. The team that is going to execute the best is going to win. This (0-6 record vs. New Jersey) isn't something we're going to think about in the playoffs. It's behind us and we have to be better for going through this." Pascal Dupuis has four goals in eight games for the Pens since the Olympic break . Penguins forward Eric Godard (groin) is out and Evgeni Malkin is listed as doubtful.
The Bruins (31-26-3-9) are winners of five of their last ten but have only one win in five home games. They are 14-13-0-6 at home where they average 2.42 GAG and allow 2.45 GAG. They recently won in Carolina 5-2 thanks to goals from Patrice Bergeron, Johnny Boychuk, Mark Recchi, Michael Ryder and David Krejci. Goalie Tuukka Rask stopped 30 of 32 shots and is 6-4 in his last ten with a 2.40 GAA. Overall he’s 16-9-4 with a 2.09 GAA and a .928 SVPCT. The Bruins are three points ahead of the New York Rangers for the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference. "We needed a huge win tonight, I think we all knew that," said Bruins forward Mark Recchi, "We stayed with it; we played the right way. We were a desperate hockey club tonight. We do that for 13 more games; we'll control our own destiny and get in the playoffs." Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron has four goals and four assists in his last seven games , while David Krejci has a four-game point streak (2 goals, 4 assists).
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Favorite is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings.
- Home team is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.
- Penguins are 6-16 in the last 22 meetings in Boston.
- Penguins are 0-6 in their last 6 games as a road underdog of +110 to +150.
- Under is 5-1 in Bruins last 6 games as a home favorite of -110 to -150.
- Under is 5-1-3 in Bruins last 9 vs. a team with a winning record.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Boston Bruins
When: Thursday Mar 18, 2009 7:00 PM ET
Line: SBGGLOBAL.com
Pick: Boston -140
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Written by Scott Burgess
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Wednesday, 17 March 2010
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The New Jersey Devils host the Pittsburgh Penguins, Wednesday Mar 17, as the Pens pray for a win in NJ. The Devils own the Penguins 5-0 SU this season. NHL oddsmakers at SBGGLOBAL.com have the Devils as -140 moneyline favs over the Penguins (+120) with the over/under set at 5.5 goals . Be sure to get your Pittsburgh Penguins vs New Jersey Devils NHL Prediction in early at SBGGLOBAL.com
 The Penguins (41-23-4-1) are winners of six of their last ten and two of their last five road games. They are 20-13-2-0 on the road where they average 2.69 GAG and allow 3.00 GAG. They recently won in Tampa 2-1 thanks to goals from Pascal Dupuis and Sergei Gonchar late in the third period. Goalie Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 21 of 22 shots and is 5-5 with a 3.00 GAA. Overall he’s 32-17-4 with a 2.65 GAA and a .907 SVPCT. The Pens are 0-5 against the Devils and have been outscored 17-3, including two shutouts for goaltender Martin Brodeur , who has stopped 161 of 164 shots in the five games. And to make matters worse is Evgeni Malkin isn’t expected to play tonight after taking a shot on the right foot. X-rays taken Monday were negative and he's listed as day to day. Sidney Crosby is likely to start tonight after he was injured after getting tangled up with Lightning forward Steve Downie in the first period. The Penguins captain favored his right leg after it bent outward 40 seconds into the game, but returned and recorded an assist in 24 minutes of ice time.
The Devils (41-24-1-2) has won five of ten and four of their last five on home ice. They are 23-9-1-0 at home where they average 3.00 GAG and allow 2.24 GAG. They recently beat Boston 3-2 at home. They got goals from Rob Niedermayer, David Clarkson and Zach Parise. Goalie Martin Brodeur stopped 34 of 36 shots and is 6-4 in his last ten with a 2.60 GAA. Overall he’s 38-22-3 with a 2.35 GAA and a .914 SVPCT. Tonight’s game is of utmost importance with first place in the Atlantic Division and the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference on the line. Penguins left wing Pascal Dupuis has scored four times in seven games since the Olympic break , he plays on a line with center Jordan Staal and Matt Cooke. Dupuis said, "They're going in right now, It seems like when you're in that groove you're finding the open spot on the ice, you're feeling it, you're not overreacting to everything, and you're not overanxious to be playing too fast. That's where I feel my game's at right now."
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.
- Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in New Jersey.
- Penguins are 17-37 in the last 54 meetings.
- Penguins are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings in New Jersey.
- Penguins are 0-5 in their last 5 games as a road underdog of +110 to +150.
- Penguins are 0-5 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs New Jersey Devils
When: Wednesday Mar 17, 2009 7:00 PM ET
Line: SBGGLOBAL.com
Pick: Devils -140
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Written by Scott Burgess
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Wednesday, 17 March 2010
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The Anaheim Ducks host the Chicago Blackhawks, Wednesday Mar 17, as the Hawks look to avoid three straight losses. It's the fourth and final meeting of the season between the teams with Anaheim winning two of the first three. NHL oddsmakers at SBGGLOBAL.com have the Blackhawks as -145 moneyline favs over the Ducks (+125) with the over/under set at 5.5 goals. Be sure to get your Chicago Blackhawks vs Anaheim Ducks NHL Pick in early at SBGGLOBAL.com
 The Blackhawks (44-18-1-5) have won six of their last ten and are two of their last five road games. They are 18-11-0-3 on the road where they average 3.60 GAG and allow 2.50 GAG. They recently lost to Washington 3-4 (OT). They got goals from Jonathan Toews (2) and John Madden, but gave up three unanswered goals in the third to force overtime. Goalie Antti Niemi stopped 26 of 30 shots and is 6-4 in his last ten with a 3.40 GAA. Overall he’s 18-5-2 with a 2.31 GAA and a .908 SVPCT. Cristobal Huet is listed as doubtful tonight due to the flu. The Hawks were on their way to their first division title since 1993, but last weekend's back-to-back losses put a damper on what's been a superb season so far. "Frustrating weekend, considering we got one point instead of four," captain Jonathan Toews said after the loss to Washington. "We've got the most skill in the league, on any team. There's no reason, up 3-0, we can't go out and finish the team off." Patrick Kane has 5 assists in Chicago's last five games and 4 goals and 16 points in the last 11 . Defenseman Duncan Keith has 2 goals and 5 points in five games. Chicago's defense took a hit on Sunday when Brian Campbell crashed into the end boards after a hit from Alex Ovechkin. He'll miss 7-8 weeks with a broken collarbone and a fractured rib. Marian Hossa missed Sunday's game with an upper-body injury, but is expected to play tonight.
The Ducks (31-29-3-5) have lost six of their last ten and four of five on home ice. They are 20-11-1-2 at home where they average 3.21 GAG and allow 2.85 GAG. They recently beat San Jose 4-2 on home ice thanks to goals from Corey Perry, Teemu Selanne, Lubomir Visnovsky and Bobby Ryan. Goalie Jonas Hiller stopped 31 of 33 shots and is 4-6 in his last ten with a 3.00 GAA. Overall he’s 27-21-3 with a 2.74 GAA and a .917 SVPCT. Anaheim's playoff hopes are almost gone as they trail eighth-place Detroit by 10 points. Coach Carlyle said. "We were just worried about winning the next one and the next one. We've proven to ourselves that we can play at a high level if we focus and get our mindset right. The work ethic is not something that's just going to happen." Anaheim's Bobby Ryan has 10 goals and 20 assists in his last 16 home games . Teemu Selanne left last game with a shoulder sprain and Ryan Getzlaf with an injury to his left ankle, both are listed as day to day.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Anaheim.
- Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
- Home team is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings.
- Blackhawks are 7-19-1 in the last 27 meetings.
- Blackhawks are 4-17-2 in the last 23 meetings in Anaheim.
- Blackhawks are 6-2 in their last 8 games as a road favorite of -110 to -150.
Chicago Blackhawks vs Anaheim Ducks NHL Pick
When: Wednesday Mar 17, 2009 10:00 PM ET
Line: SBGGLOBAL.com
Pick: Blackhawks -145
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