Lightning—Thrashers: NHL Hockey Betting Odds & Picks April 11, 2009

Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Atlanta Thrashers u6.5 (-110)
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This high posted total is based on the fact that neither the Tampa Bay Lightning nor the Atlanta Thrashers play much defense.

However, the under is 6-2 in the last eight head-to-head meetings between these division rivals, and none of those six unders saw more than five combined goals scored. Neither of these teams have any motivation right now, so the offenses may once again not take advantage of the chances given by the opposing defenses.

The Lightning have now scored three goals or less in 10 of their last 12 games, and they scored exactly four goals in the other two games. They are also now averaging just 2.52 goals per game on the road for the entire season.

The Thrashers have not been much better offensively, not even here at home where they are averaging only 2.88 goals for the season. Atlanta is currently on a 4-1 under run, with the offense not exceeding three goals in any of the unders.

Sure, the over is an incredible 49-30 in all Thrashers' games this season, but the current under run coincided with the bookmakers starting to hang 6.5 totals on their games.

Such is the case again tonight, where even if these teams combine for six goals, we would still cash this under ticket.

NHL Free Pick: Lightning, Thrashers Under 6.5 (-110)