[talking sports picks]

Today we like a take on the LA kings Dallas Stars
game in Dallas. Both these teams losers of three
straight. Stars are of course big favorites, even though
they are without five regulars and just played an 18th game
without captain Mike Modano. But their plight is nothing
compared to the problems that the Kings are having in goal.
Number one and two kings goalies Dan Cloutier and Matthieu
Garon are both out with injuries so the kings are down to
Number 3 and four goalies. Barry Brust and Yutaka Fukufuji.
Brust was yanked from LA’s 6-5 loss at St Louis Saturday after
Allowing five goals. Fukufuji took over and the 24 year old
admitted being nervous and played like it allowing a goal
on just five shots. It’s expected that Marc Crawford
will go with Brust ..today but does it really matter.
Kings also own the leagues 3rd worst defense and own the NHLs
worst penalty kill.

Stars although beat up, are still a great defensive club, allowing the third
least amount of shots per game in the NHL and the Stars
have the complete edge in goal with Marty Turco expected to start today.

Kings 1-5 straight up last six road games..and Dallas has won all
five meetings with LA this season..We see no reason to think it won’t
Be six after today. Question is can Dallas cover the goal and a half.
We think they can. Dallas to win and cover the goal and a half as
Home ice favorites over the LA Kings is our free pick today.