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Gambling911.com is pleased to bring you Ron Raymond and his free hockey picks for Thursday, February 19, 2009.
Buffalo vs. Philadelphia
Ron's Comment: The Flyers have goaltending issues and they play better with Nittymaki between the pipes and it looks as though, Biron will get the nod this evening. Great value on the Sabres, as the Flyers are a bit over priced in this spot after beating a bad Rangers team. When BUFFALO Played as road team as a Underdog - During Last 2 Years - With SU Record of 4 Win 3 Lost in L7G; The Sabres are 8-2 SU in this cycle the L2Y. When ANY NHL Team played as a Road team - Vs Non Division Opponent - Last 5 years - With 1 day off - Coming off vs. Eastern Conference opponent - Coming off a 3 goal win - Coming off 2 unders; The Road Team is 10-5 SU in this spot L5Y.
*Note: The OVER is 6-0-1 for the Sabres in their last 7 trips to Philly and in each of those visits; the total was either 6.0 or 6.5. Great value on the OVER 5.5.
Prediction: Buffalo 5 Philadelphia 3
Carolina vs. NY Islanders
Ron's Comment: Whenever you want to bet on the Islanders, make sure it's at home, because they are brutal on the road. Carolina has lost their edge and Staal is having a horrible season and his stock is way down! When ANY NHL Team played as a home team - before a division game - During the month of February - playing on Thursday - Coming off vs. Atlantic division opponent; The Home Team (NYI) is 11-3-1 SU in this role since 1996. When CAROLINA team played as a Road team - before a division game - Scored 1 goals FOR in their last game; the Hurricanes are 3-12 SU in this role.
Prediction: NY Islanders 3 Carolina 2
Montreal vs. Pittsburgh
Ron's Comment: Now that the Montreal Canadiens have addressed some of their "cancerous" issues in the room, Carbonneau's men gave a valiant effort against a tough Capitals team on their home ice. Plus, can't see Price not getting the nod this evening, as he's 4-0 SU lifetime vs. the Pens in regular season play. Great underdog value on the Habs. When MONTREAL team Played as Road team as a Underdog - Vs Conference Opponent - Last 4 years - Playing in back to back games; the Canadiens are 7-4 SU in this role L4Y. Furthermore, the Habs are 6-4 SU as a road team as an Underdog - During Last 2 Years and lost their last game by 1 Goal or Less.
Prediction: Montreal 4 Pittsburgh 3
Ron Raymond, Gambling911.com
