Saturday Picks – April 4, 2015
Coretti
2015-04-04
Picking the winners for the NHL games on Saturday, April 4, 2015.
I ‘m currently capping at 63% and I look to increase that winning percentage to 65% by season’s end. It’s been a rough ride over the past month as I’ve been extremely unlucky in many games. However, ending the season at 65% is not too shabby. Today offers a large slate of games as there will be 13. It’s time to finish the season strong and #GETTHATMONEY.
Record: 38 – 22
Pittsburgh @ Columbus (1pm ET)
Every time I bet against my Pens… I lose. The Penguins have been skidding as of late as they are 3-6-1 in their last 10 games. Nothing has looked good in Pittsburgh. Not their power play, not their coaching, not even Sid. The Pens take on a Blue Jackets squad that`s been on fuego in their last 10 having lost only once. Logically, the Blue Jackets should win here as they are clicking on all cylinders while the Penguins are in disarray. Additionally, the Pens are banged up with Kris Letang, Christian Ehrhoff, and possibly Evgeni Malkin out. These are the games that the Pens usually win and make you think… wtf!?! But I`m going to stick to my guns here and take the Blue Jackets as the Pens have been really bad.
Key Stat: Blue Jackets are 7-0 in their last seven games following a win.
Pick: Columbus- Home Team Win – H
Buffalo @ NY Islanders (7pm ET)
This game could get ugly. The Sabres head into this matchup having lost last night against the Blackhawks at home. Additionally, Andrey Makarov is projected to start for the Sabres. With only nine wins on the road this season, the Sabres will be in tough tonight against a hungry Islanders squad who are looking to protect their divisional seed. The Islanders can`t afford to drop points here and something tells me John Tavares won`t let that happen. Johnny T is having an incredible season and with five points in his last two games, you have to think he`ll have a major impact in this one. Take the Isles puck line.
Key Stat: Blue Jackets are 9-28-1 in the last 38 meetings in St.Louis.
Pick: New York – Home Team Win – H+
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