NHL October 7th, 2010

10PM Calgary @ Edmonton -110/-110 5.5

These two teams have played each other in their last two preseason games and open the season Thursday in Edmonton. The last meeting was a 1-0 Calgary victory and prior to that a 5-1 Calgary win. The Edmonton Oilers have gone 7-2 games playing under the total in the last 9 games at home. I think both will play their defense systems and play reasonable tight in the first regular season game. The fact that the odds makers put the total at 5.5, is a gift. This inflated line would be 5 in a month and seeing that difference is the advantage.
Under is 20-7-3 in the last 30 meetings in Edmonton.
Under is 36-17-4 in the last 57 meetings.
Under is 12-3-1 in Flames last 16 Thursday games.
Under is 48-18-6 in Flames last 72 overall.
Under is 12-5-2 in Flames last 19 vs. Northwest.
Under is 36-15-4 in Flames last 55 vs. Western Conference.

Under 5.5 33/30 Units

10PM Chicago @ Colorado -125/+110 5.5

Colorado is focused and ready for the home opener and looks forward to a match up against the defending Stanley Cup Champions. Chicago on the other hand has lost 10 guys from their Cup team and have 2 new goaltenders. During the preseason the Hawks went 0-4 on the road and struggled to score and hold the lead. Colorado wasn't impressing anyone in the preseason either but I feel the home ice really plays a role in this game. I like the under here too but prefer to put my money on the home underdog. Perfect spot for a small return on initial investment.
Home team is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings while the Blackhawks are 6-13-2 in the last 21 meetings in Colorado.

Colorado +110 30/33 Units