Washington vs. New Jersey
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(-135) (5.5)
Ron's Comment:Maybe the Devils are playing too much defense now that their All-Star goalie is on the injured reserve list, as New Jersey has forgotten to score! However, back to back games against the same team normally goes the 50/50 way and I expect the Devils to bounce back tonight vs. Washington. When NEW JERSEY team played as a home team - Total is 5.5 - playing on Saturday - Scored 1 or less goals FOR in their last game; The Devils are 8-3-0 in this role since 1996.
Prediction: New Jersey 3 Washington 1
Ottawa vs. NY Islanders
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(-145) (5.5)
Ron's Comment: Hard to believe a team that was scoring goals like they were going out of style are averaging 0.67 goals for in their last 3 games. But here's the big question on everybody's mind; when they lose tonight, will they blame Ray Emery? When ANY NHL Team played as a home team - Vs Conference Opponent - Last 3 years - With 1 day off - Coming off vs. Northeast division opponent - Coming off 2 unders; The Home Team is 12-6 SU in this role L3Y.
Prediction: NY Islanders 4 Ottawa 2
Buffalo vs. Pittsburgh
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(5.5) (-160)
Ron's Comment: The Sabres as a team are at a season all time low confidence wise and maybe a road game away from the HSBC Arena might be a good thing, but they are running into a hornets nest at the igloo. Hmmm, who would have thought there could be a hornet's nest in an igloo? Food for thought! When BUFFALO team played as a Road team - Vs Conference Opponent - Total is 5.5 - 3 games in 4 nights; The Sabres are 2-10-1 SU in this spot since '97.
Prediction: Pittsburgh 3 Buffalo 2
Nashville vs. LA Kings
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(5.5) (-145)
Ron's Comment: Ersberg I believe has stolen the number 1 job away from Labarbera and the young Swedish goalie is now 3-0 on home ice this season. Tough spot for the Predators, as this is a back to back game situation, as they won 4-3 in OT last night in Anaheim. When LOS ANGELES team played as Home team as a Favorite - Vs Western conference opponent - After a division game - Coming off a 1 goal win; The Kings are 13-2-1 SU in this situation since '96.
Prediction: LA Kings 3 Nashville 2