Detroit's remaining 3 games to secure their playoff spot: Pens, CAR, STL. I would think Babcock would have the boys fired up for tonight.
Keys for my pick tonight:
- Buffalo 2-13-1 in their last 16 games
- Buffalo is starting G Matt Hackett (1-3-1 3.23 GAA)
- Buffalo are 0-5 in regulation vs the Wings in their last 5 meetings dating back to 2011
- Wings have their backup G Gustavsson starting (16-5-3 2.63 GAA)
- worthy note of mentioning: Wings are in Pittsburgh tomorrow night, which could effect them mentally tonight
- wings are 5-0 in their last 5 games on 2 days rest
- wings are 2-6 in their last 8 road games (if you need reason to stay away)
Teams last played last week (April 04/14)
-. Hacket had the start in this game too
- Howard had the start for the Wings
- Det won 3-2
- Det out shot Buff 31-23
- All 3 of Detroit's goals were scored in the 1st
- Buffalo won the 2nd & 3rd period, scoring 1 goal in each period
As always, bet small and focus on the long-term. I think Buffalo's low confidence should help this cash. I really think Det will win a 2-1 or 3-2. Gluck all
Detroit in Regulation @ 1.83 odds.