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NHL 2009.12.28, final 3 picks:
Atlanta Thrashers @ New Jersey Devils: Under 6 -125 (1.80) Bookmaker
Boston Bruins @ Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay had a 1-10 run in their last 15 games, but had 3 wins in their last 4 games. Perhaps some officials voices can say that they are coming off their letdown spot. But I think that they only had some energy to waste after Christmas and won in home the last game, the real good win, even with a 6-3 in St. Louis. But their energy isn't enough for some teams, such as Bruins. Their defense sucks, and they are depending in the inspiration of their offensive players. The fact is that this team is allowing more than 3.20 goals lately, and have always problems against team that defend well and take their chances in offense.
Bruins are finally in the right path and are runners to playoff. Their late start doesn't give them easy games, as they have to win all the games they can. Despite a 0-4 run some games ago (which they already bounced back), they lost 2 of those in OT, and it was a little bit of bad luck that they turned off in the next games. This team is one of the best concerning to defense, and since the return of Savard they aren't struggling anymore in their offense.
Today in this matchup it will be a game where the Bruins defense will be the edge. They can stop easily Tampa Bay offense, as they aren't exactly a good offensive team, they are more a team with good offensive players that can make some on their own. But against Bruins, that it's hard to happen, as Bruins will not let any inspiration hit those players. And with a bad defense from Tampa Bay, it's likely to see Bruins score enough goals to win this in regular time.
Pick: Boston Bruins 3Way (1X2) +130 (2.30) Diamond (DSI), Goalwin
Phoenix Coyotes @ San Jose Sharks
This game will be a matchup between first and second of Pacific conference. Against a direct opponent, with Sharks in first with only 3 more points, this teams will not make it easier for sure. They had 5 days with only one game and no key injuries, so they will be in full strength.
Coyotes are making a great season, exceeding the expectations of everyone. Their key is a good defense, as they are one of the best defenders team, and it's their advantage in the games. Doan and Upshall are so far their best players. This team had not a bad period this season, as they are being very balanced, without bad streaks. However I can't believe that this team will keep this until the end of the season, and after the Christmas break, I suspect that a letdown spot will arrive soon.
Sharks passed a letdown spot. 5 games in a row without a win! But this team is one of the biggest contenders to Stanley Cup. They are one of the most talented team, with great players in many positions. They ally a good offense, tremendous offensive to be honest, with a good defense. Since the letdown they are 4-0, and they doesn't allow more than 2 goals in that time, and only in one game (in Chicago), they failed to won by 2 or more goals.
It will be a game where Sharks will give all they got. They can't let Coyotes pass them in the standings, and jeopardy their position in playoffs. And if they give all they got, it will be hard to Coyotes to defend, even if they are a good defenders. But that's not all. Sharks are able to stop Coyotes offense as well. This will be a hard game, and Coyotes despite a good season, are not a team to handle this kind of game.
Pick: San Jose Sharks PL -1.5 +170 (2.70) Bookmaker
Atlanta Thrashers @ New Jersey Devils: Under 6 -125 (1.80) Bookmaker
Boston Bruins @ Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay had a 1-10 run in their last 15 games, but had 3 wins in their last 4 games. Perhaps some officials voices can say that they are coming off their letdown spot. But I think that they only had some energy to waste after Christmas and won in home the last game, the real good win, even with a 6-3 in St. Louis. But their energy isn't enough for some teams, such as Bruins. Their defense sucks, and they are depending in the inspiration of their offensive players. The fact is that this team is allowing more than 3.20 goals lately, and have always problems against team that defend well and take their chances in offense.
Bruins are finally in the right path and are runners to playoff. Their late start doesn't give them easy games, as they have to win all the games they can. Despite a 0-4 run some games ago (which they already bounced back), they lost 2 of those in OT, and it was a little bit of bad luck that they turned off in the next games. This team is one of the best concerning to defense, and since the return of Savard they aren't struggling anymore in their offense.
Today in this matchup it will be a game where the Bruins defense will be the edge. They can stop easily Tampa Bay offense, as they aren't exactly a good offensive team, they are more a team with good offensive players that can make some on their own. But against Bruins, that it's hard to happen, as Bruins will not let any inspiration hit those players. And with a bad defense from Tampa Bay, it's likely to see Bruins score enough goals to win this in regular time.
Pick: Boston Bruins 3Way (1X2) +130 (2.30) Diamond (DSI), Goalwin
Phoenix Coyotes @ San Jose Sharks
This game will be a matchup between first and second of Pacific conference. Against a direct opponent, with Sharks in first with only 3 more points, this teams will not make it easier for sure. They had 5 days with only one game and no key injuries, so they will be in full strength.
Coyotes are making a great season, exceeding the expectations of everyone. Their key is a good defense, as they are one of the best defenders team, and it's their advantage in the games. Doan and Upshall are so far their best players. This team had not a bad period this season, as they are being very balanced, without bad streaks. However I can't believe that this team will keep this until the end of the season, and after the Christmas break, I suspect that a letdown spot will arrive soon.
Sharks passed a letdown spot. 5 games in a row without a win! But this team is one of the biggest contenders to Stanley Cup. They are one of the most talented team, with great players in many positions. They ally a good offense, tremendous offensive to be honest, with a good defense. Since the letdown they are 4-0, and they doesn't allow more than 2 goals in that time, and only in one game (in Chicago), they failed to won by 2 or more goals.
It will be a game where Sharks will give all they got. They can't let Coyotes pass them in the standings, and jeopardy their position in playoffs. And if they give all they got, it will be hard to Coyotes to defend, even if they are a good defenders. But that's not all. Sharks are able to stop Coyotes offense as well. This will be a hard game, and Coyotes despite a good season, are not a team to handle this kind of game.
Pick: San Jose Sharks PL -1.5 +170 (2.70) Bookmaker
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