Write Up: Honesty comes first - The Blackhawks looked terrible in Columbus during the last week but lets be serious people, they are hungry. Chicago has won both games in St. Louis this year and know how to work St. Louis. The Blues are struggling to keep their head above water and make a last minute bid for the playoffs. Like a hawk lurking above the water, they will be lurking around the goal tonight. This will be a playoff atmosphere tonight as both teams hate each other, and if that is the case I like Niemi to make some key saves and the Hawks role the Blues out of playoff contention. I also do not see the Blackhawks losing three straight games to the team with one of the worst home records in the NHL.
Pick: Blackhawks -140
Score Prediction: 3-1: Look for Kane and Toews to show up tonight.
Disclaimer:This is gambling. Each team has a 50% chance to win this game and upsets do occur. Gambling is a marathon and I hope you rode the money train like I did =), however I am human like everyone else and do pick losers sometimes.
If I had to bet on this game, I probably would take Chicago. For me, St. Louis is an unconfortable team to bet against, even if Chicago is hungry as you've described.
For me, it's not a substantial argument to say, that I can't see Chicago losing three straight games - but here I like the fact that St. Louis isn't convincing at home and the Blackhawks are indeed hungry.