Columbus Blue Jackets (100) – Friday October 24th ’08 7:05p
The Columbus Blues Jackets have been a collective thorn in the sides of the New York Rangers for several years now, and we look for the Blue Jackets to emerge victorious again tonight. Granted, these teams have met just once each year since the advent of the New NHL, but the Jackets won both of those meetings and they are an even better team this season with serious playoff aspirations. Columbus was a pesky team at home last year, and they are off to a nice 2-0 start in this building this season, outscoring their two home opponents by a combined score of 9-5. Sure, their goaltending has been a bit shaky, but Columbus has a young, exciting offense led by Rick Nash that can put the puck in the net, especially at home. Now the Rangers got off to a 5-0 start, but they have lost three out of four games since then with the lone win coming in a shootout after what was a 0-0 game through regulation and overtime. While the Blue Jackets can score goals in bunches, the Rangers gave struggled, averaging just 2.40 goals per game overall and scoring a total of just seven goals during their current four-game funk. Let us score one for the home team at plus odds here. NHL Hockey Free Pick: Blue Jackets +100 – Courtesy of LT Profits

Anaheim Ducks (110) – Friday October 24th ’08 7:05p
Anaheim is 5-1 SU and ATS overall vs Ottawa last 3 years. Ducks are 11-1 in their last 12 vs. Northeast. Ducks are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. a team with a losing record. Ducks are 5-1 in their last 6 games playing on 2 days rest. Ducks are 19-7 in their last 26 vs. Eastern Conference. Senators are 4-9 in their last 13 vs. Pacific. Senators are 1-4 in their last 5 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Senators are 2-9 in their last 11 overall. Senators are 1-6 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Senators are 1-6 in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest. Senators are 1-10 in their last 11 vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Senators are 1-10 in their last 11 home games. Senators are 0-7 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game. Ducks are 6-1 in the last 7 meetings. We’ll recommend a small play on Anaheim tonight! – Courtesy of Rocketman Sports

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