NHL Picks – Oilers vs. Maple Leafs

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Last Updated on Monday, 06 February 2012 13:21
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The Edmonton Oilers have won three-straight since the break but Toronto’s James Reimer has shut the door in back-to-back starts

In the past week, the Oilers have raised a few eyebrows in the hockey betting world with a 3-2 win over Colorado followed by an 8-4 triumph against Chicago. The week was capped by 5-4 shootout win over the Red Wings on Saturday’s Hockey Night in Canada late game.

The hot streak keeps Edmonton alive in the playoff conversation but they will have to figure out a way to win away from home. The Oilers are 0-5-1 in their past six road games and the Leafs have won nine of their past 12 home games in this series.

Sportsbetting.com has made the Leafs a -170 moneyline favorite and the total is 5.5 Over (-110).

Toronto is 2-0-1 since the break and they’ve scored 3.33 goals per game, with three of 10 coming on the power play. The top line combined for eight points in Saturday’s win over Ottawa and the top two lines have been buzzing, they are bound to find some chances vs. the Edmonton defense.

It’s one of three games on the card and NHL odds for all the games can be found at Sportsbetting.com.

For Monday’s play, take the Oilers and Maple Leafs "Over" 5.5 goals.

Here is a quick rundown for the rest of tonight’s action from our friends at Armadillo Sports.

 

NHL TRENDS FOR TODAY’S GAMES

Hot teams
-- Oilers, Toronto both won four of their last five games.
-- Red Wings won nine of their last eleven games.

Cold teams
-- Coyotes lost nine of their last thirteen games.
-- Anaheim lost three of its last four games. Flames lost six of their last eight road games.

Totals
-- Four of last five Edmonton road games and Toronto's last seven home tilts stayed under the total.
-- Three of last four Detroit road games went over the total.
-- Under is 6-1-1 in last eight Calgary games.

Series records
-- Road team won both Edmonton-Toronto games LY.
-- Red Wings won their last seven games against Phoenix.
-- Ducks won four of last five games against Calgary