WASHINGTON -˝ +1.15 over Philadelphia (REG) Pinnacle
The Caps are the straight goods and with Jose Theodore back in net they appear to be even more confident. They’ve reeled off four in a row, they’re well rested and you know for sure they’ll be motivated for this one. The Flyers have played just one road, a 4-2 loss in Florida, in its last seven games. This is also its fourth game in six nights and they’ve also had to entertain their dads, who have come to Philadelphia in the Flyers annual father/son week. It’s a nice gesture by the Flyers organization but it’s also a bit of a distraction and thus, the timing for this one is just perfect for the home side. Philly is up 1-0 in the season series with a 6-5 home win but things are likely going to get a whole lot tougher here. Caps winning at home has to be considered a strong wager no matter who they’re playing. Play: Washington -˝ +1.15 (Risking 2 units).
Detroit –1.03 over VANCOUVER (REG) Pinnacle
The Red Wings are in a real funk but there is no denying they’re on the verge of breaking out. They lost 3-1 in Colorado in its last but that is not indicative of how the game played out. Detroit out-shot the Av’s 48-20 and if not for Craig Anderson standing on his head the Red Wings would have won by three or four goals. Make no mistake, the Red Wings are still dangerous and will play their hearts out again here. Meanwhile, the Canucks have won three in a row and it appears as though Roberto Luongo has found his groove again. Still, the Canucks are having trouble scoring and they’re missing too many key players to sustain any kind of winning streak. Among others, Daniel Sedin, Kyle Wellwood and Sami Salo are all out and those are significant injuries to overcome. Vancouver is a very beatable team right now and hopefully the Wings can pop two or three past Luongo because it’s unlikely that the Canucks will score three or more. Play: Detroit –1.03 (Risking 2.06 units to win 2).
Randall the Handle 10/27
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