NHL Pick: Atlanta Thrashers at N.J. Devils

Feb 15, 2008 | By Billy Brewer | Picks Articles Archive

Goalie Martin Brodeur secured his 30^th win last night when the N.J. Devils defeated the Ottawa Senators, 3-2 (SO) as 105-moneyline home dogs with the over/under set at 5.5. The Devils cashed in on the win and failed to cash in on the over/under. Can Brodeur get his 31^st win tonight?

Game: Atlanta (28-27-0-4) at New Jersey (32-21-2-2)
Faceoff: Fri, Feb 15, 2008 7:00 PM ET
Line: Betway.com
Pick: N.J. Devils 1.85

The N.J. Devils(1.85) host the Atlanta Thrashers(3.30), at Continental Airlines Arena, for some hard hitting NHL action. Betway.com currently has the Devils as 1.85 favorites. Get your Free NHL Pick in now!

The Atlanta Thrashers have back to back wins and are now five for ten. They recently beat the Washington Capitals, 3-2 (SO) as 117-moneyline home favs. They got goals from Vyacheslav Kozlov, Eric Perrin and Marian Hossa while Kozlov and Perrin each scored their penalty shots for the win. The Thrashers offense is averaging a 19^th ranked 2.6 GAG while their power play sits averagely ranked 15^th. In their last five games the Thrashers have averaged 1.80 GAG and their power play has NOT scored any goals in eleven tries. They are the 4^th best team at winning faceoffs. The top producer for the Thrashers is Ilya Kovalchuk with 39 goals for 65pts and right behind him is Marion Hossa with 25 goals for 51pts.

On defense the Thrashers allow a 26^th ranked 3.1 GAG no thanks to the weak goaltending of Kari Lehtonen who’s 13-14-0-2 with a 2.72 GAA and a .917 SVPCT. Their penalty kill is a pitiful 28^th ranked, but they haven’t allowed a goal in their last five games and eleven penalty kills. The Thrashers currently sit in 3^rd place in the Southeast Standings and are 12-13-0-2 on the road. They are 28-27-0-4 ATS, 25-32-2 over/under and 12-14-1 over/under on the road. Get your Free NHL Pick in now!

The N.J. Devils have back to back wins and are now five for ten after they recently beat the Ottawa Senators, 3-2 (OT) as 105-moneyline home dogs. The Devils got goals from Jamie Langenbrunner and Karel Rachunek while Brian Gionta scored the overtime winner. The Devils offense is averaging a 24^th ranked 2.6 GAG while their power play sits idly ranked 20^th. They have averaged 3.80 GAG in their last five while they have three goals in twenty five power plays. The go to guy for the Devils is Zach Parise with 20 goals for 49pts and defenseman John Oduya has an amazing +16 rating.

On defense the Devils allow a low 2^nd ranked 2.4 GAG thanks to the outstanding goaltending of Martin Brodeur who’s 30-19-3 with a 2.19 GAA and a .917 SVPCT. He’s recorded four shutouts this year and there’s more to come. Their penalty kill is ranked 11^th and they haven’t allow a goal in four games on eleven penalty kills. The Devils currently sit in 2^nd place in the Atlantic Standings and are 18-11 at home. They are 26-31 ATS, 18-31-8 over/under at 10-15-4 over/under at home.

Bottom Line: With Martin Brodeur in net and the Thrashers goalie troubles, it should be an easy game for the Devils who excel at home. Get your Free NHL Pick in now!

NHL Pick: Atlanta Thrashers at N.J. Devils

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