Monthly Lock Record: 0-1 (Unfortunatly, the Mavericks just couldn't seem to get over the hump vs. the Lakers)
Today's pick: Nashville Predators (42-31, 92 points) at. Pittsburgh Penguins (45-27, 96 points)
The Pittsburgh Penguins have been a very tough team to beat in the last month or so. They are 12-1 in their last 13 games (that one loss was against their rival Flyers with 0.8 seconds left in the overtime period), and 15-3 in their last 18. At home they are almost unbeatable as they have won their last 8 home games and are, in fact, 14-1 in their last 15 home contests. Pittsburgh's overall home record is 25-10. Pittsburgh's last home game was an 8-4 demolishing of the Winnepig Jets on Tuesday Night. They have no current injuries and are playing like the best team in the NHL. Pittsburgh is a team that you do not want to bet against especially at home.
The Nashville Predators are 5-5 in their last 10 games, and 1-3 in their last 4. Nashville has lost 2 of their last 3 road games, and 7 of 11. Nashville is without their center Paul Gaustad who has 20 points this year. Nashville lost their last game 7-3 to lowly Edmonton on Tuesday Night. Nashville's last road game was a win over Anaheim 3-1 on Sunday Night.
This will be the first head-to-head matchup for these teams this year. Last year, these teams played once early in the year. Pittsburgh won that game 4-3 on an Kris Letang overtime goal.
Pick: Pittsburgh
Confidence: W7 or lower
If you want to wait out 2 1/2 hours, this is your pick. Pittsburgh has the advantage this year, is hotter, and at home.
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