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NHL 2010.03.02 final 3 picks:
Florida Panthers @ Atlanta Thrashers
Today we will have a matchup between two teams that know their own reality. Despite some good streaks that both teams had before the break, it's hard to imagine any of these teams achieve a playoff spot.
Florida had a good moment, where they were able to beat any big team on road, despite losing at home against weaker teams. This team have one big handicap, as they are a poor offense team, as we saw in the last 5 games before the break, where they had an average of 1.20 goals per game.
They had also an average of 2.77 goals allowed, but they know that they have to be better in defense in order to achieve more wins. Today, with 2 weeks off to rest, this team will try to implant their game, with a low pace, good defense, and try to exploit any offense opportunities they may have.
Atlanta had a bad season so far, as everyone expected more from them. However, no one expects more from them now. They will probably struggle specially on offense, after they traded their franchise player, and best player, Kovalchuk. They lost their icon, and more important, they lost their player that made their offense works.
They were not a good defense team, but Kovalchuk used to balance things. Now, and with 2 weeks to prepare a new kind of game, Atlanta will have to improve a lot their defense, as they haven't the same talent on offense to compensate a bad defense. Today, it will be their test, and lucky for them, they will host a poor offense team.
Bet: Under 5.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker
Buffalo Sabres @ Pittsburgh Penguins
It's hard to have a good reading after two weeks off. However, there are some details that could give us some edge.
Sabres had a good season before the break. They were one of the positive teams, as they were playing much better than anyone expected earlier in the season. They were a good team, with a great goalkeeper and a cohesive game. But this was specially at home. However, they will have a big hole today.
Their goalkeeper, one of the keys of their record, will rest today. Miller, was one of USA heroes in Olympics games, making great games and being perhaps the biggest key in the team that granted the plate medal. So, today, Sabre will be orphan of their goalkeeper, and against a team like Penguins, there is never good news.
Penguins will be back today to action. They made a bad season so far, as they had some bad losses. This team have the potential to do better, after all, they are the actual champions. This break was good to recover the injured players, and they have all their best players ok to embrace the rest of the season.
They will play with a mix of of feelings, as they have and angry Malkin and a overwhelmed Crosby, that scored the winning goal to the gold medal. Their offense is really good, and they will use all they can to be better in this part of the season. They will face a team that will have an handicap in their defense, and they can't let this game pass without a big win.
Bet: Pittsburgh Penguins PL -1.5 +170 (2.70) Bookmaker
Philadelphia Flyers @ Tampa Bay Lightning: Over 5.5 -115 (1.87) 5Dimes
*One unit each always.
NHL 2010.03.01 results:
Detroit Red Wings @ Colorado Avalanche: Colorado Avalanche 3Way (1X2) +140 (2.40) Bookmaker (2-3: LOSS)
NHL 2010.03.01 finished 0-1 and -1 unit lost/1 unit risked.
NHL 2009-2010 season record: 148-180-4, +11.44 units won (328 units risked)
NHL since 2009.11.23: 116-118-4, +29.94 units won (234 units risked)
Florida Panthers @ Atlanta Thrashers
Today we will have a matchup between two teams that know their own reality. Despite some good streaks that both teams had before the break, it's hard to imagine any of these teams achieve a playoff spot.
Florida had a good moment, where they were able to beat any big team on road, despite losing at home against weaker teams. This team have one big handicap, as they are a poor offense team, as we saw in the last 5 games before the break, where they had an average of 1.20 goals per game.
They had also an average of 2.77 goals allowed, but they know that they have to be better in defense in order to achieve more wins. Today, with 2 weeks off to rest, this team will try to implant their game, with a low pace, good defense, and try to exploit any offense opportunities they may have.
Atlanta had a bad season so far, as everyone expected more from them. However, no one expects more from them now. They will probably struggle specially on offense, after they traded their franchise player, and best player, Kovalchuk. They lost their icon, and more important, they lost their player that made their offense works.
They were not a good defense team, but Kovalchuk used to balance things. Now, and with 2 weeks to prepare a new kind of game, Atlanta will have to improve a lot their defense, as they haven't the same talent on offense to compensate a bad defense. Today, it will be their test, and lucky for them, they will host a poor offense team.
Bet: Under 5.5 -110 (1.91) Bookmaker
Buffalo Sabres @ Pittsburgh Penguins
It's hard to have a good reading after two weeks off. However, there are some details that could give us some edge.
Sabres had a good season before the break. They were one of the positive teams, as they were playing much better than anyone expected earlier in the season. They were a good team, with a great goalkeeper and a cohesive game. But this was specially at home. However, they will have a big hole today.
Their goalkeeper, one of the keys of their record, will rest today. Miller, was one of USA heroes in Olympics games, making great games and being perhaps the biggest key in the team that granted the plate medal. So, today, Sabre will be orphan of their goalkeeper, and against a team like Penguins, there is never good news.
Penguins will be back today to action. They made a bad season so far, as they had some bad losses. This team have the potential to do better, after all, they are the actual champions. This break was good to recover the injured players, and they have all their best players ok to embrace the rest of the season.
They will play with a mix of of feelings, as they have and angry Malkin and a overwhelmed Crosby, that scored the winning goal to the gold medal. Their offense is really good, and they will use all they can to be better in this part of the season. They will face a team that will have an handicap in their defense, and they can't let this game pass without a big win.
Bet: Pittsburgh Penguins PL -1.5 +170 (2.70) Bookmaker
Philadelphia Flyers @ Tampa Bay Lightning: Over 5.5 -115 (1.87) 5Dimes
*One unit each always.
NHL 2010.03.01 results:
Detroit Red Wings @ Colorado Avalanche: Colorado Avalanche 3Way (1X2) +140 (2.40) Bookmaker (2-3: LOSS)
NHL 2010.03.01 finished 0-1 and -1 unit lost/1 unit risked.
NHL 2009-2010 season record: 148-180-4, +11.44 units won (328 units risked)
NHL since 2009.11.23: 116-118-4, +29.94 units won (234 units risked)