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Ron Raymond’s NHL Hockey Predictions (Thursday, February 04, 2010)

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With parity being so strong in every sport, Ron feels you need to pick your spot when betting on the underdog and Ron has 4 nice NHL UNDERDOGS in this package for Thursday.

Ron’s NHL Picks

Columbus PK -130 vs. Dallas: The Stars allowed 40 shots on goal in their last game and the Jackets will be playing hard for their new coach this evening. Here’s a strong go against trend against the Stars: When DALLAS played as an Underdog - During Last 2 Years - Won Last Game by 2 Goals or Less; the Stars are 3-25 (10.7%) SU in this role the last 2 seasons!

NY Rangers PK +140 vs. Washington: The Rangers and Caps are 5-5 SU in their last 10 head to head meetings and Lundqvist is 9-4 SU lifetime vs. Washington. The Ranges will showcase their two newest additions to their team in front of their fans this evening and look for Prust to get physical and that could lead to some positive energy for the Blue notes. Caps are 4-6 SU in their last 10 trips to the Gardens and the Rangers get the nod in nets. Strong betting system on the Home Team: When ANY NHL Team played as a home team - Vs Eastern conference opponent - After a non division game - playing on Thursday - Coming off 2 unders - Coming off a 1 game loss; the Home Team (NYR) is 16-3-1 SU in this situation.

Montreal PK +140 vs. Boston: The last place you want to play a hockey game in the middle of an 8 game losing streak is at home and every mistake will be magnified by the fans. The Bruins know change is coming and when it rains in pours, so look for some of the Bruin players gripping their stick tonight. When MONTREAL team played as a Road team - With 1 day off - playing on Thursday - Coming off a 1 game win; the Canadiens are 8-4 SU in this role since 1996.

Tampa Bay PK -150 vs. NY Islanders: The Islanders have cooled off after winning 6 of their first 7 games to start the New Year and they are only averaging 1.2 goals for per game in their last 5 outings. When ANY NHL Team Played as Home team as a Favorite - Vs Non Division Opponent - Last 2 years - During the month of February - Coming off a 1 game win - Coming off a Road win as a Underdog; the Home Fave (T is 12-4 SU in this role.

Vancouver PK -120 vs. Ottawa: Whenever you go on an extended winning streak, you always need a bit of luck and to be honest; the Bookmakers still don’t think they are for real! Bookmaker.com has listed the Sens as a +100 home underdog this evening and they can’t continue winning games in overtime or in the last minute. I think this streak comes to an end tonight and look for the Canucks to play better defensively, as Luongo is starting to talk about the 3rd and 4th rebound going in after the initial saves. When ANY NHL Team played as a Road team - Vs Eastern conference opponent - After a non conference game - Total is 5.5 - Coming off 1 under - Coming off a 2 game Road stand; the Road Team (VAN) is 12-5-1 SU in this situation since 1996.

San Jose PK -160 vs. St.Louis: The Blues are in a letdown spot after their big win over Chicago last night and they aren’t good home dogs at 1-4 SU this season. In fact, the Sharks are 13-5 SU as a road favorite this season and they will be in a nasty mood after dropping their last game 4-2 to the Red Wings, a game in which they lead 2-0. When SAN JOSE team Played as Road team as a Favorite - Last 5 years - Coming off a Home loss as a Favorite; the Sharks are 9-5 SU in this role.

Nashville PK -135 vs. Colorado: The Preds have no momentum heading into this game, but the Avs have never played well in this building and they are coming off a 5-1 blowout win over the Blue Jackets, so they are in a prime letdown spot. The public will most likely be betting on the Avs. But the bookmakers are telling who to take with the price. When NASHVILLE team played as Home team as a Favorite - playing on Thursday - After a non division game - Coming off vs Pacific division opponent; the Preds are 12-3-1 SU in this role.

LA Kings PK -160 vs. Anaheim: We have a few teams on a big winning streak and the Kings have now won 7 straight and the Ducks are in a classic letdown spot after their 3-1 win over the Wings last night. When LOS ANGELES Played as home team as a Favorite - During Last 3 Years - Won Last Game by 1 Goals or Less; the Kings are 8-3 SU in this spot the last 3 seasons.

Minnesota PK -200 over Edmonton: The Oilers have not won in this building since Jan 16 2007, that’s 0-11! The Oilers are coming off a huge home upset win last night over the Flyers, but it will be tougher for them to do it on the road against a team they haven’t beaten in their building in 11 tries. When ANY NHL Team Played as Road team as a Underdog - Before a conference game - Last 4 years - playing on Thursday - Coming off a 2 game winning streak; the Road Team (EDM) is 4-18 SU in this spot.

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