Chicago @ Carolina OVER 6 -115
We get a fun Central Division showdown between the Blackhawks and Hurricanes. The winner of this tilt could have sole possession of first place. Who would have thought that the Blackhawks would be in this position at this point in the season?
This is the third meeting between these two clubs. Here are a few reasons why I believe this game will go over the total.
- Carolina has gone over the total in 10 out of 14 games on the season.
- The total has gone over in 3 of 5 Hurricanes home games.
- The over has hit in 8 of the last 9 games for Carolina
- The over has hit in both matchups between these two teams
- The teams have combined for a total of 17 goals in those 2 games.
- Carolina goaltender James Reimer has given up 3 plus goals in 6 of 8 starts
- Chicago goaltender has given up 7 goals in two starts versus Carolina
Winnipeg @ Vancouver OVER 6 -120
Oh you have to love these Western Canadian games. These games are so fast paced and action packed. Here are a few reasons why I like the over in this spot.
- Winnipeg is starting backup goaltender Laurent Brossoit. In two of three starts he has given up at least 3 goals or more.
- The total has gone over in two of his three starts.
- Winnipeg averaged 3.44 goals per game while Vancouver averages 3.05
- In 4 of his last 5 starts Vancouver goaltender Thatcher Demko has given up 3 plus goals.
- In 3 of those starts he has given up at least 4 goals