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Leafs Don't Stand A Chance in Hell

The Leafs dropped a game to the unearthly bad Tampa Bay Lightning last night. What does that mean? That they're just as hopeless, if not worse. The Devils are coming off back-to-back losses to a scrappy Flyers squad. When Toronto visits New Jersey tonight, they will try to reverse the 1-4 SU record they have against the Devils in their last 5 games.

Toronto has gone 8-4 SU in their last 12 games on the road, but have been utterly hopeless against the Devils in the past. There is a very slim chance that they squeeze by so lobbying for them as a massive road dog may be tempting, but the Devils are 6-3-0-1 SU in their last 10 meetings with the Blue Leafs. Side on the smart side of life when the Leafs get burned at the Devils' house.

NHL Free Pick: New Jersey -210 (UNDER)

Wild To Strike Stars At Right Time

The Minnesota Wild have yet to lose in regulation, going 6-0-1 SU this season. Dallas, while they will end up being a contender by season's end, is not who you think they are. Dallas has gone 3-7 SU in their last 10 games and have stumbled at home going 1-4 SU in their past 5 home stands.

Minnesota has thundered to a 6-1 SU record in their past 7 games and is the type of power skating team that can slice through Dallas's vaunted team defense. AS good as you think Turco and the Stars' defense can be, they're still allowing 4.22 goals against on 26.44 shots against. That means that quality shots are getting to Marty Turco, and he's not doing an ample jobdefending them.

NHL Free Pick: Minnesota +120 (OVER)

Detroit To Trample Anaheim At The Pond

It's going to become a steady theme of this NHL betting season. Betting against Detroit is bad for your wallet's health. The Ducks have battled back to respectability, but when these two Stanley Cup Champions clash at The Pond in Anaheim, sparks are going to fly. The loss of Johan Franzen is a big one for the Wings, but Detroit can overcome. Why else do you think they're at 7-1-1 SU this season?

The Ducks are 5-2 SU in their past 7 games against the Red Wings, and are 5-1 SU in their past 6 games. Favorable betting trends, right? Wrong. They're last four wins included three tight wins over Ottawa, Toronto and Columbus. They did have a decisive stunner over Montreal 6-4, but returning home after a four-game swing out East isn't exactly the kind of picnic you want to take before the league's best team comes to visit. Bet Detroit Red Wings and be happy!

NHL Free Pick: Detroit -125 (OVER) source>>>