Ron Raymond’s NHL Hockey Picks (Tuesday, March 02, 2010)

The Olympic break is finally over and the NHL is in full swing this evening with 12 NHL hockey games on tap. As much as I like to balance out my NHL underdog selections, teams are well rested and getting accurate injury reports and starting goalie information will be a task for the first few games. However, with the NHL trade deadline looming on Wednesday at 3pm EST, look for teams to start shaking things up.

Ron’s NHL Hockey Predictions

Montreal PK +155 vs. Boston: Carey Price gets the nod this evening vs. the Bruins lifetime and the Habs are 6-3 on the road vs. Division teams this season. Plus, the Bruins are 1-9 SU in their last 10 home games.

Toronto PK -130 vs. Carolina: Canes didn’t want the Olympic break to happen just yet, they were 10-4 SU in their last 14 games prior to the break. However, there’s a new environment in Toronto and Giguere brings the Leafs more stability in nets. Plus, when TORONTO team played as Home team as a Favorite - After a non division game - Scored 0 goals FOR in their last game; the Leafs are 12-1 SU in this role since 1996.

Atlanta PK -140 vs. Florida: The Panthers have not done well on the road vs. division foes this season; they are 1-9 SU in this role. When ANY NHL Team played as a home team - With 5 or more days off - Allowed 5 or more goals AGAINST in their last game - Coming off a 1 game loss - Coming off 1 over; the Home Team (ATL) is 12-3-3 SU in this spot since 1996.

Chicago PK -200 vs. NY Islanders: When CHICAGO played as any home/road team - During Current Season - Won Last Game by 1 Goals or less; the Hawks are 13-6 SU in this spot this season.

Columbus PK -115 vs. Vancouver: Luongo is schedule to sit this one out and the Jackets are getting value vs. a back up goalie. When COLUMBUS team played as Home team as a Favorite - Last 4 years - During the month of March - Scored 4 or less goals FOR in their last game; the Blue Jackets are 10-4 SU in this role L4Y.

Pittsburgh PK -180 vs. Buffalo; The Sabres were struggling prior to the break and Lalime has been penciled in to start vs. the Penguins. When ANY NHL Team Played as Home team as a Favorite - Vs Conference Opponent - Total is 5.5 - Coming off a 3 game Home stand - Coming off a Home loss as a Favorite; The Penguins are 21-7-1 SU in this situation.

Tampa Bay PK +110 vs. Philadelphia: The Lighting is 5-2 SU as a home dog this season and Flyers are 4-6 SU L10 in TB. When TAMPA BAY team played as a home team - before a division game - After a non division game - Scored 2 goals FOR in their last game; the Lightning are 10-5-1 SU in this spot.

Ottawa PK -155 vs. NY Rangers: The Sens were 12-2 SU prior to the break and were in my view, one of the top teams in the NHL. When ANY NHL Team Played as Home team as a Favorite - Before a conference game - Last 4 years - Coming off a 2 game Road stand - Coming off a 1 goal win; the Home Fave is 15-6 SU in this role.

Nashville PK -250 vs. Edmonton: When NASHVILLE team played as a home team - Vs Western conference opponent - During the month of March - Scored 4 or more goals FOR in their last game; the Predators are 9-2-1 SU in this role.

Dallas PK -120 vs. LA Kings: Tough game to cap, but have to go with Turco. Coin flip in my view. When DALLAS team Played as Home team as a Favorite - After a division game - Allowed 0 goals AGAINST in their last game; The Stars are 10-2-1 SU in this situation.

Phoenix PK -135 vs. St.Louis: When PHOENIX team Played as Home team as a Favorite - Total is 5.0 - Scored 0 goals FOR in their last game; the Coyotes are 8-3-1 in this spot.

San Jose PK -150 vs. New Jersey: Brodeur will be itching to get back in nets to show he’s still a caliber goalie, but the truth is he’s getting up there in age and the reflects aren’t as sharp as they once were. When SAN JOSE team played as Home team as a Favorite - Vs Eastern conference opponent - After a non division game - Allowed 3 or more goals AGAINST in their last game; the Sharks are 30-9-1 SU in this role.

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Abbreviations

ATS = Against The Spread
SU = Straight Up

O/U = OVER/UNDER

Today's Game-bits

VS. (6.0)           (-135)	ATS Predictions	Game Matchup
ATSDatabase.com Tips When ANY NHL Team Played as Road team as a Underdog - Vs Conference Opponent - Total is 6.0 - Allowed 2 or less goals AGAINST in their last game - Coming off a 4 goal win; the OVER is 14-3-0 for the Road Dog (FLA) in this spot. More Tips... Ron's Forecast: Florida 4 Toronto 3
VS. (5.0)           (-165)	ATS Predictions	Game Matchup
ATSDatabase.com Tips When ANY NHL Team played as a home team - Last 2 years - With 2 days off - Coming off a 1 game win - Coming off 2 overs; the Home Team (NJ) is 12-3 in this role. www.ATSDatabase.com Ron's Forecast: New Jersey 3 Dallas 2
VS. (6.0)           (-210)	ATS Predictions	Game Matchup
ATSDatabase.com Tips When MONTREAL team played as a Road team - During the month of January - Coming off vs Eastern Conference opponent - Allowed 1 goals AGAINST in their last game; The Road Team is 3-7 SU in this spot. More Tips... Ron's Forecast: Washington 3 Montreal 1
VS. (6.0)           (-220)	ATS Predictions	Game Matchup
ATSDatabase.com Tips When PITTSBURGH team Played as Home team as a Favorite - With 1 day off - Coming off a Road loss as a Favorite; the UNDER is 9-1-0 for the Penguins in this role. More Tips... Ron's Forecast: Pittsburgh 5 Atlanta 4
VS. (5.5)           (-120)	ATS Predictions	Game Matchup
ATSDatabase.com Tips When OTTAWA Played as a Favorite - During Last 5 Years - With 1 Over - Won Last Game by 3 Goals or Less - With SU Record of 4 Win 1 Lost in L5G; the Senators are 9-4 SU in this cycle. More Tips... Ron's Forecast: Ottawa 3 Boston 2
VS. (5.5)           (-250)	ATS Predictions	Game Matchup
ATSDatabase.com Tips When MINNESOTA team played as a Road team - Vs Western conference opponent - Total is 5.5 - Coming off a 2 goal loss; the UNDER is 9-1-0 for the Wild in htis role. More Tips... Ron's Forecast: Minnesota 3 Chicago 2
VS. (5.5)           (-115)	ATS Predictions	Game Matchup
ATSDatabase.com Tips When NASHVILLE team Played as Home team as a Favorite - Last 5 years - After a conference game - Coming off a 2 goal win; the Predators are 10-2 SU in this spot. More Tips... Ron's Forecast: Nashville 3 Calgary 2
VS. (-125)           (5.0)	ATS Predictions	Game Matchup
ATSDatabase.com Tips When EDMONTON team played as a home team - With 2 days off - After a conference game - Coming off a Road loss as a Underdog; the Oilers are 9-4 SU in this situation. More Tips... Ron's Forecast: Edmonton 4 Phoenix 2
VS. (5.5)           (-230)	ATS Predictions	Game Matchup
ATSDatabase.com Tips When VANCOUVER Played as home team as a Favorite - During Last 2 Years - With SU Record of 2 Win 1 Lost in L3G; the Canucks are 20-4 SU in this cycle. More Tips... Ron's Forecast: Vancouver 5 Columbus 1
VS. (-115)           (5.5)	ATS Predictions	Game Matchup
ATSDatabase.com Tips When DETROIT team played as a Road team - Total is 5.5 - Coming off a 2 game winning streak - Coming off a 3 goal win; the Red Wings are 8-4 SU in this spot. More Tips... Ron's Forecast: Detroit 4 Anaheim 2

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