It’s another busy night in the NHL tonight with 18 teams in action, including the lowly Islanders who find it extremely difficult to win. I’m betting against them this evening and I have one other bet I will be making. Read below to find out more:
Anaheim Ducks @ New York Islanders
The Ducks are coming off of an overtime victory in Washington last night and will be playing the second of back to back games on Long Island. That is strike one against the Ducks. The Ducks also have (6-7-3) road record on the season. Strike number 2. There is a very strong possibility that McElhinney starts tonight to give Hiller a break. Strike 3. Teemu Selanne is injured. Strike 4. All of these strikes against the Ducks are the only reason they are only slight favourites tonight over the lowly Islanders.
The Isles have won once in their last 21 games. That is downright brutal. So even with all of these strikes against the Ducks, I’m still picking them to win tonights game.
My Pick: Anaheim Ducks -125 (Bookmaker.com)
Ottawa Senators @ Minnesota Wild
The Sens have been brutal of late, and they now begin a short road trip to the Western Conference, which is a place that Eastern teams have trouble getting wins. The Senators are (5-8-1) on the road this season and Leclaire is in goal trying to improve his (3-7-1) record on the season. The Wild on the other hand are (7-6-2) at home this season and are starting Jose Theodore who is (4-4-1) on the season. The Senators have won only 2 of their last 8 games and they will be in tough to find a W tonight. Each of these teams are attempting to stay within striking distance of a playoff game and this should be a hard fought battle tonight.
My Pick: Minnesota Wild -135 (Bodog.com)
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Written by: Niko de Jonge
Tagged with: Anaheim Ducks • Minnesota Wild • New York Islanders • Ottawa Senators