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I've never made a bet on an NHL game even though I am (unfortunately for me in Chicago) an avid fan.

There was a blowup at the BlackHawk's practice yesterday by the captain after a tough, tough skate about not trying hard enough in games especially on defense mentally. He laid into the team for a while.

Will the team respond by playing a better game tonight? I'm thinking of betting on the Hawks against Nashville at +101 or so. I also think the over 5.5 might be a good bet as well although it's -120 or so.

Good move, bad move? I'm new to handicapping this type of stuff - thoughts?