Detroit hasn't lost to Chicago sinec December 28, 2003 (14 straight wins). A win here moves them closer to their third straight Presidents' Trophy. Chicago has won two straight but the only impressive win there was their 3-2 win over Nashville. The other two game at the hands of Columbus and Edmonton and don't mean much. With Mike Babcock at the helm, Detroit has only lost one road game out of fifteen when favored by -200 or more. The Red Wings are off a shutout win over Columbus and they are 14-2 the past two seasons following a shutout win. At home against top offensive teams, Chicag is 6-21 the past two seasons. Chicago just 1-10 at home this season vs. teams that have scored 100+ points. In those games, they have been out-scored 16-38.
This pick was released to clients on August 09, 2012 at 4:07PM ET.
NHL
Detroit at Chicago
April 5, 2007
8:30 PM Eastern
3 units on Detroit -230 (moneyline) (risk 3 to return 4.3)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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