Edmonton vs. Columbus
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(5.5) (-150)
Ron's Comment: In my view, Craig MacTavish might have just split his dressing room in half by calling out Dustin Penner the other day after their lost to Colorado and their 4-0 lost to Detroit last night might be the start of a long losing streak. In fact, Penner is one of those character players, who plays with an edge and when MacTavish called him out and questioned his productivity, I'm pretty sure that's not sitting well in the room amongst the vets. When COLUMBUS team Played as Home team as a Favorite - Total is 5.5 - Coming off a Road loss as an Underdog; The Blue Jackets are 11-4 SU in this spot since 2001.
Prediction: Columbus 4 Edmonton 2
Chicago vs. Phoenix
VS.
(-115) (5.5)
Ron's Comment: Great timing for Hawks coach Joel Quenneville to take his young Blackhawks team on a road trip, as they've lost their last 3 home games by 1 goal and this could really affect the moral of a young team who knows they are building something special in Chicago. The Blackhawks are a great offensive team, but their young forwards need to understand it's defense that wins championships and you cannot get into 6-5 shootouts with the likes of the San Jose Sharks. In fact, playing this run and gun offense puts the hawks in a bad spot tonight, as any road team who gave up 6 or more goals against in their last game this season, are 3-10 SU in their next game. Phoenix is 5-3 on home ice this season and 12-4-1 SU as a Home Fave when the total is 5.5 - After a conference game - and allowed 3 goals AGAINST in their last game.
Prediction: Phoenix 4 Chicago 3 Check the members area for my 5* NHL BEST BET of the day!