NY Islanders vs. NY Rangers
Ron�s Comment: The Islanders have won 3 in a row at MSG and 4 of their last 5 in this building, but with the Rangers losing on Saturday to the Devils; make the Rangers the play today. When NY RANGERS team played as a home team - Vs Conference Opponent - Total is 5.5 - Coming off a Home loss as a Favorite; The Rangers are 16-4-0 ATS in this spot.
Prediction: NY Rangers 4 NY Islanders 2
Montreal vs. Florida
Ron�s Comment The Panthers have won 4 of the last 7 games against the Habs and they seem to always play Montreal tough. Nice letdown spot for Montreal after their 3-2 win over Pittsburgh. Remember, Montreal is very inconsistent after a win this season, as they are 9-9 SU after a win. When FLORIDA team played as a home team - Last 2 years - 3 games in 4 nights; The Panthers are 10-6 SU in this spot the L2Y.
Prediction: Florida 3 Montreal 2
San Jose vs. Dallas
Ron�s Comment: It was impossible for the Sharks to keep up that winning pace and I expect them to hit a bit of a losing streak the next few weeks. Plus, don�t look now, but the Stars are now 9-5 in their last 14 and are more reunited as a team. When DALLAS team played as a home team - Before a non division game - After a conference game - Allowed 3 goals AGAINST in their last game; The Stars are 19-8-2 SU in this role since �96.
Prediction: Dallas 4 San Jose 2
Minnesota vs. Calgary
Ron�s Comment: Minnesota just isn�t the same team as last year and they have major problems scoring goals. When CALGARY team played as a home team - Last 4 years - After a non division game - Coming off a 2 game winning streak; The Flames are 12-3 SU in this role. When ANY NHL Team Played as Home team as a Favorite - With 1 day off - During the month of December - Total is 5.0 - Coming off vs Eastern Conference opponent - Coming off a Home win as a Favorite - Coming off a 3 goal win; The Home Fave (CAL) is 23-5-3 SU in this role since �96.
Prediction: Calgary 3 Minnesota 1
Nashville vs. Colorado
Ron�s Comment: Great letdown spot for Colorado after their shootout win over Detroit and Nashville coming off a lost gives us some good dog value. When NASHVILLE team played as a Road team - Last 5 years - Coming off a Road loss as a Underdog - Coming off a 3 goal loss; The Preds are 6-4 SU in this role the L5Y.
Prediction: Nashville 4 Colorado 2
Columbus vs. LA Kings
Ron�s Comment: Columbus coming off a big 3-0 home win over the Flyers and Kings have a hot goalie coming off a 4-0 shutout over Phoenix. Let�s take a chance on the Kings. When LOS ANGELES team Played as Home team as a Favorite - Before a non conference game - Coming off a 1 game win; The Kings are 8-4-2 SU in this spot.
Prediction: LA Kings 2 Columbus 1