February 2nd, 2010 NHL Pick

New Jersey @ Toronto
Toronto has mad some huge trade moves this week bringing in Dion Phaneuf and Sebastine Giguere. The Devils have been shaky lately and are looking to rebound from a loss against LA where they allowed a late goal by the Kings, and lost the lead and the game. Giguere will be the starting goalie the rest of the way for the Maple Leafs but has been bad this season and the Ducks lost 9 of the last 10 with Giguere in net. New Jersey's Broduer is an impressive 22-11-1 as a favorite this year and typically plays well in the first game of a road trip of three or more games. The Leafs worked on practice with a total of 7 new players on Monday and will likely have the early skate to go over anything before game time Tuesday. I cant expect much gelling from the new Leaf team yet but look for New Jersey to put forth a good road game and live up to the favorite status in this match-up.
Devils are 40-12 in their last 52 vs. a team with a losing record.

Devils are 5-2 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Devils are 45-20 in their last 65 games playing on 1 days rest.
Devils are 36-16 in their last 52 vs. Eastern Conference.
Devils are 35-16 in their last 51 vs. Northeast.
Devils are 35-16 in their last 51 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Road team is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
Maple Leafs are 10-27 in their last 37 games playing on 2 days rest.

Maple Leafs are 7-19 in their last 26 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Maple Leafs are 7-19 in their last 26 vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Maple Leafs are 8-24 in their last 32 Tuesday games.
Maple Leafs are 1-4 in their last 5 home games.
Maple Leafs are 1-6 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Maple Leafs are 0-5 in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.

PLAY New Jersey -150
-300/200
OFF NO PLAY (M. Broduer not in goal)