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Butler Bulldogs at UAB Blazers (-2.5)
Last year’s meeting saw Butler come away with a 72-68 victory and this season The Bulldogs return to this game with the exact 5 starters from last year. The Blazer however has lost Kinnard, Vaden, and Delaney, who combined for 58 of last season’s 68 points. This team has been impressive out of the gate and their recent win over a solid Big East opponent in Cincinnati 64-47 was one that should help when it’s time for tournament selections, they may have run into a team a little bigger, a little better, and a little more experienced. Butler has lost three games this year; however, they are all too respectable opponents in Georgetown, Clemson, and Minnesota...all likely to make the NCAA tournament. Some may wonder if the 5’8” speedster in Aaron Johnson will cause Butler problem, but last year in 32 minutes of action he was held to zero points and 6 assists. Clearly the Butler guards can match up well here and the undersized Blazer’s forwards may have a tough time matching up with Hayward and Howard. Just a side...this game opened at -1.0 and has already moved to -2.5, therefore we may be able to wait and grab even more points with The Bulldogs here for security...just keep your eyes open. Never the less, Butler should have too many weapons for UAB to contain and take this one.
PICK: BULLDOGS +2.5
Dunk here:
I really will not have much time to get to a computer tomorrow. So, both of these selections are just leans for now... I will finalize them as soon as I get a look at the starting goalies. However, there is no harm analyzing the matchups right now.
SJ vs. CHI
San Jose played against Dallas right now. It was a 4-2 win, thats good and expected. However, what is giving me concern is the fact that Nabokov had 38 Shots on him. The reason this concerns me is that its a rather high workload to be giving your starting goalie, and then playing him back-to-back against Chicago, who in your last matchup fired 41 SOG. My initial reaction was to play San Jose here; Firstly, you will get great odds, Secondly, I think they are the much better team and will be eager to take over the First place in the Western Conference mantle from the "ready-in-two-years" Blackhawks. Looking into the matchup further, I see that the SJ-Dallas game from last night was not a 4-1 blowout with a consolation goal at the end for Dallas. Rather, it was a 3-2 game for 14 minutes. It obviously was not an easy game for SJ, so its not like they rested their star players. Dan Boyle and Douglas Murray, SJ's best defensemen, both played over 24 minutes last night. We all know how ridiculous Chicago has been playing, and their goaltending has been out of this world. Through 4 games of their current 5 game homestand, they have posted 4 wins and 3 shutouts. I have no idea what the odds are, as they aren't available to me yet, however, early indications are pointing to Chicago. Keep in mind that I will finalize this in the morning and post my picks, I am merely breaking down the matchups for you now.
Pick: Chicago Reg Line
Anaheim Vs. Colorado
A lot of the same reasoning applies in this matchup. Colorado played last night, yes they stormed out to an early 4-1 lead, however, Minnesota stormed back and made this one a nailbiter. Anaheim has to start winning games. I dont need to provide a huge writeup to say who im going to pick in this one. I know Anaheim is the better team, and they are starting to play like it. Both of their goalies are providing them with exceptional goaltending lately. Anderson backstopped Colorado last night, so I really do not know who they will play in net. I would feel a lot more comfortable if it was Anderson actually, because Budaj, while terribly inconsistent can play lights out on any given day. With Anaheim, I would very much like to see Hiller starting in goal for them, however, I do have faith in Giguere either way. Based on Anaheim needing the W badly, and Colorado playing last night, combined with Anaheim having won the last 4 games against Colorado, I will make this selection final.
Pick: Anaheim ML
Nashville Vs. Vancouver
Here we have two teams that I can not understand. Nashville is flying right now, and Vancouver is one of the most inconsistent teams in the league. At times they are world beaters, and at times, like last game, they lose to the St. Louis Blues. I definitely feel a lot safer siding with Nashville here. Nashvilles latest games have been wins against mediocre opponents, except for the Calgary game which they throughly dominated a contender. Although these were wins against mediocre teams, they were wins nonetheless. That is important. This team is finding a way to win right now, with scoring coming from three lines. Their star players are firing and they are getting secondary scoring. I would feel very comfortable if Dan Ellis is starting, even though I rate Rinne as the better goalie, Ellis has been on fire. Vancouver on the other hand are a bit bi-polar lately. They beat the Capitals, have a good game against Anaheim, and beat the then western conference leading L.A. Kings. They then seem to lose against mediocre teams. I think the hot hand of Nashville is the way to go, however, you really never know what Canucks team will show up. I will wait for the morning goaltender announcements. I am definitely leaning towards Nashville, however, odds and starters will have a major role.
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