Free NHL Pick: Phoenix Coyotes vs. San Jose Sharks Odds: December 28th 2009

Phoenix Coyotes vs. San Jose Sharks
Free NHL Pick: San Jose -175 NHL odds
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I won with the Coyotes in their last game. However, that was at home, where they’ve been unbeatable (literally) for weeks. They were also facing the Kings and looking to avenge a pair of earlier losses. Tonight, is a completely different situation. For starters, they’re facing a much better team. The Sharks have the second most points in the Western Conference. The Coyotes are also playing on the road, where they haven’t been nearly as tough. Additionally, now its their opponent which is playing with ‘double-revenge.’

Both teams are currently red hot. However, the Coyotes are just 7-10 the past few seasons, after having won three or more in a row. On the other hand, the Sharks are 29-19 in the same situation, over the same stretch.

The price is a little too steep to qualify as one of my guaranteed selections. However, when considering that the Sharks have been laying a minimum of -190 (and as much as -420) in 14 straight home meetings vs. the Coyotes, it begins to look a lot more reasonable. Consider laying the wood.