Free Hockey Picks & Odds: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Detroit Red Wings
Free Sports Picks, NHL Hockey Picks March 16th, 2008Columbus Blue Jackets (150) - Click Here for NHL Odds
Sun March 16 ‘08 3:05p
The Detroit Red Wings looked lethargic yesterday after clinching a playoff berth on Thursday, and they could be in trouble today as a big road favorite with no rest vs. the improved Columbus Blue Jackets.Unlike the Wings, the Blue Jackets had the day off yesterday following their worst performance in a while, a 6-3 home loss to the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday. They can be expected to improve on that performance today in front of an excited home crowd, and remember that Columbus has actually won the last two meetings with Detroit to even up the season series at 2-2.The Wings looked like a team with nothing to play for yesterday in a listless 3-1 loss to the Nashville Predators, snapping a five-game winning streak. We would not be surprised if that lethargy spills over here for one more game vs. a more motivated opponent, especially since Detroit is playing without rest.All things considered, this looks like excellent value for the home underdog.
NHL Free Pick: Blue Jackets +150