Tuesday, February 24, 2009

The Streak (2/24)

Well yesterday didn't quite go as planned. Quebec choked in curling versus Alberta and the Nuggets didn't show up at all, even though they were playing at home, against the Celtics.

So, riding an L2, I go into today's games with zero confidence, but a lot of games on the board I like:

7 p.m.

Colorado Avalanche over Atlanta Thrashers

The Avs are a weird team and don't play well on the road. Fortunately, Atlanta doesn't play well at home. Colorado also has their best player, Paul Stastny, returning from injury. If he is even close to 100%, the Avs should pick up a much-needed win in their chase for the postseason.

Penn State and Ohio State 126 or fewer

If there is a Big Ten matchup and it isn't a reflex to pick the under right now, something is wrong with you.

7:30 p.m.

Montreal Canadiens over Vancouver Canucks

Take this pick with a huge grain of salt. Vancouver is 10-0-1 in their last 11 against the Habs, but recently struggled on the road versus a not-very-good Maple Leafs team, while Montreal welcomed back Andrei Kovalev with a romp versus the Ottawa Senators. I hate backing former Tri-City netminder Carey Price against a goaltender like Roberto Luongo, but I think Montreal wins here.

10:30 p.m.

San Diego St. over BYU

I don't know much about this game aside from that BYU edged the Aztecs in Utah a month ago and SDSU is 11-1 at home. So...go San Diego State.

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