St. Bernadine Sports
Andrew Bucciarelli
December Totals !!!
31-15 (+16.58 units)
3***Nashville Predators (-105) over Columbus Blue Jackets
Nashville has had some major problems in the third period during this road trip. Their biggest problem has not been the Blue Jackets though. Nashville goalie Rinne is 5-1-1 on this past road trip and looks to add another. This rivalry has been very one sided going to the Predators, as they are 21-2-2 against the Jackets since 2006-07. Nashville has beaten Columbus twice in shootouts at home and ended a three game skid at Nationwide Arena. The Jackets can’t contain Martin Erat and will have a bigger problem if they decide to follow their past 8 games as they have only had 10 goals during that span. Look for a big offensive night for Nashville.
2** Dallas Stars (???) over Anaheim Ducks
The Dallas Stars will be looking for a big win against a low ranked Ducks teams. The Stars have scored at least three in each of their three matchups with the Ducks this season. Dallas won the first two meeting but the Ducks took the last one in OT. Despite great talent on the Ducks team, they have showed inconsistency in their offense. They’ve split their last six games while scoring a combined three goals in three losses and netting four in each of the three wins. Anaheim has also dropped three of four on the road and is facing this Stars team who is 7-1-2 at home since November 21. Good luck to the Ducks.
2** Vancouver Canucks (+115) over St. Louis Blues
The Blues are having big trouble trying to find wins at home. They are in last place showing a 6-13-2 home record. Goaltender Roberto Luongo of the Canucks has started each game in their latest 7-2-1 run and stopped 93.2% of shots with a 1.90 GAA. Since joining the Canucks in 2006, Luongo is 12-4-0 with 2.15 GAA against the St. Louis Blues. Look for a big showing from Roberto and the offensive help to show St. Louis the reason why they are in last place with home records.
1*Chicago Blackhawks (???) over New Jersey Devils
A great matchup between the Devils and Hawks as it marks the first meeting between the two this season. The Devils are coming off a home game versus Pittsburgh, which they won. They are 6-0-0 this season playing back-to-back games; however, the Hawks may have some magic up their sleeve with Patrick Kane playing great hockey. This game has no effect really for standings, but it will show a possible future playoff matchup. The Hawks have the advantage with more offensive power and zero injuries. Look for a good game tonight!
