NHL Hockey Picks: St.Louis Blues vs. Los Angeles Kings: December 11th 2008

NHL Hockey Picks: St. Louis Blues vs. Los Angeles Kings u5.5 (100) - Thu December 11th 2008 10:35p
The Los Angeles Kings have played well defensively at home all year, and they do not have the firepower to exploit a sometimes generous St. Louis Blues defense, so look for a relatively low scoring game tonight. The Kings may be short on talent, but they have gone a respectable 8-6-4 at home by focusing on defense. They are allowing just 2.56 goals per game at home, with each of their goaltenders having a respectable GAA. Erik Ersberg and Jason LaBarbera have split time just about evenly, with Ersberg posting a 2.52 GAA and LaBarbera at 2.75. It has been a struggle for LA offensively however, as they are averaging 2.60 goals per game over the entire season. Moreover, they have been even worse as of late, topping three goals just once in the last five games while averaging 2.20 goals during this span. Now granted, the Over is 9-4 in all St. Louis road games this season. However, that is entirely due to a poor defense that is surrendering 3.38 goals per game away from home. However, the offense is only averaging 2.38 goals on the road, and the Blues have scored two goals or less in five of their last six road contests. We do not expect the Blues to generate much if anything vs. the Kings defense here, so as long as Los Angeles does not suddenly rediscover their offense, look for an Under in this spot.

NHL Hockey Free Pick: Blues, Kings Under 5.5 (+100) - Courtesy of LT Profits
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