Ok.Rerun of last year play-off 1st round duel, as Wild visit Ducks at Honda Center.

Wild are playing the quality hockey they atred with last year - they are perfect 4 for 4 (all games going under 5,5) this season with 2 shoot-outs.They play patient, defensive, fast counter attack hockey.Wild use the speed of Gaborik and passsing of Demitra to come fast from defence and pop few goals.They dont rush things and put a lot of focus in the defence - this season additional aid from top class goalie Backstrom.

Ducks are looking for their consistency, hoping for soon return of goalie Giguere who adds the team with big morale and confidence boost.They are coming of 2:1 victory over Bruins, performing well on defence but again struggling on attack.

The important information for my pick is the mentality and tradition of the two teams:

1.They both play defensive hockey, with attacking rushes but not constant offensive pressure.

2.They both excelll in the goalie departament: wheter its Giguere or Bryzgalov for Ducks, they both deliver great saves;Backstrom for Wild is a top class goalie.

3.Eight of their 9 regular season match ups last year, ended with under 5,5.

4.Their play-off games last season went all under 5,5.

Given the above information, it is clear that Under 5,5 is the most likely outcome here.Im also giving edge to tne Wild as they are playing great hockey right now and might ride the momentum for another gaem.

Gl



Pick : Under 5,5
Odds : 1.60
Stake : 10 / 10
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