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NHL Picks: New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers (03-29-2009) |
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Monday, 30 March 2009 12:28 |
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NHL Picks - New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers: The New Jersey Devils travel across the Hudson River to take on the New York Rangers in NHL Picks action. The Devils, sitting in 3rd place in the Eastern Conference only a point behind the Capitals have been staggering to the finish line. Coming into this NHL Picks contest they have lost 4 in a row and 5 of their last 6. Their offense has gone silent during this losing streak averaging only 2 goals per game, a full goal below their season average of 3. Their goal tending, always a pillar of the NHL Picks, have given up an average of 2.6 goals per game during this same stretch. The Devils will be looking to take the lead into the third period as they have won a whopping 95% of their NHL Picks games when leading after two periods. The Devils took the last meeting on the road versus the Rangers 4-2 back in December. The Rangers come into this one losers of two in a row and although are in 7th place and would secure a playoff spot at this point are only 2 points in front of Florida who sits in the 9th position. Unlike the Devils, the Rangers have not had trouble scoring as they have averaged 3.0 points per game over their last 5, almost a half a goal above their season average. Their goal tending has been suspect giving up 3.0 goals per game in this same stretch of NHL Picks. The Rangers' penalty killing unit has been stellar this season killing off 88% and rank #1 in the NHL. They'll need to get off to a fast start if they expect to pull out the win as they have won only 38% of their games when trailing after the first period. Trends/Angles: NEW JERSEY is 23-4 ATS (+16.1 Units) after 2 straight close losses by 1 goal since 1996 and NEW JERSEY is 19-5 ATS (+12.1 Units) after playing a game where 4 or fewer total goals were scored this season. NY RANGERS are 18-6 ATS (+10.2 Units) off a loss against a division rival over the last 2 seasons. Brodeur is on a rare losing streak coming into this NHL picks contest. If he can turn it around tonight it could spell trouble for the Rangers. Join Michael Alexander for all of his GUARANTEED WINNING selections! | NBA Overall Stats | | +2708.47 units | | +8.67% | | +8.77% | | 214-163-6 | | 57% | | 214-163-6 | | 0-0-0 | | 0-0-0 | | 81.53 units | | | Bet on Hockey at Sportsbook.com View NHL picks at OnlineSportsHandicappers.com before you bet your expert NHL predictions or free NHL picks on the NHL Hockey at Sportsbook.com Our sports handicapping experts are ready to roll through the full season of NHL betting action with expert picks and free picks. Get on board for the NHL Football picks betting season with our expert NHL Picks and Free picks. Also, stay on top of the industry sports betting odds with our live NHL Playoff Betting Odds feed which provides real time sports odds and point spreads from the top internet sportsbooks in the world, all in one easy to use sports picks location. Get betting line moves in real time and find out which NHL team has the Best 2009 NHL Stanley Cup point spreads and sports odds.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 30 March 2009 12:28 )
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