NHL 2010.03.12 only pick:
New York Rangers @ Atlanta Thrashers
These two teams appear to be in the same situation so we have to look for an edge... Atlanta lost their last 3 games in a row, including one in Tampa and two at home against Carolina and Nashville. These were poor losses against "average" opponents.
New York started well after the Olympic break with a big win in Ottawa but since then have 4 losses in a row. However, that figure includes two home losses in OT against Pittsburgh and Buffalo. In the other two games, both on the road, they lost against Washington and New Jersey but didn't surrender easily. So, we can conclude that Rangers, despite the results, are in better shape overall than the Thrashers.
Against a soft team like Atlanta, that have one of the worst defenses in the league, it's the perfect game for the Rangers to bounce back. Their roster has lots of talent, despite them sometimes struggling offensively. After 3 straight games without points, Gaborik is ready to explode.
Atlanta's home advantage is something that is fading fast and I simply can't see them winning on home ice tonight.
Pick: New York Rangers 3Way (1X2) +135 (2.35) Bookmaker, Goalwin
*One unit each always. Dunno if will have anything else for today...
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