3/6/08 PICK OF THE DAY

3/6/08 PICK OF THE DAY
OTTAWA SENATORS @ LOS ANGELES KINGS(+105)

I seldom offer a hockey pick but this one basically is a best of both worlds at low low price (-125). Ottawa has been struggling as of late but what better team to face to get untracked than the lowly Los Angeles Kings. Ottawa outplayed the Ducks for the greater part of 3 periods last night, but a costly last turnover sent it to OT, where the Ducks snuck off with a W. The Senators were without captain Jason Spezza last night and he should make his return tonight. The Kings are 8-1 in their last 9 vs Ottawa buuuut...the last time they met was in 2006 and this is a different matchup for both sides. I would generally stay away from this game under any other circumstances as it is a quinnesential "trap game". Due to Ottawa's recent struggles and Montreal tying them for the top spot in the east last night, I expect a sense of urgency out of them to get some momentum for the stretch run. Ottawa's poor recent play has pushed the line from what it would of been (-175 to -250) down to a virtual even bet (-125). Take the better team on the west coast road ice...

PICK: Ottawa Senators (-125)