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Top NHL Expert Picks Of The Week (Oct. 18-21)

Written by on October 17, 2016

It’s a little too early in the season to be making any sort of bold predictions, but it’s never too early to start looking at some individual games on the NHL calendar to see if we can track down a few potential winners. In this early part of the season, I am not going to just focus on straight up … click title for full article.

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Top NHL Betting Games Of The Week (Oct. 18-22)

Written by on October 17, 2016

After what seemed like a ridiculously long offseason, the NHL is back. We are only a few days into the new season, but there have already been a number of big stories to report. The biggest of those has to be top draft pick Auston Matthews scoring 4 goals in his first ever game with the Toronto Maple Leafs. It’s … click title for full article.

Early 2017 Stanley Cup Odds Favorites

Early 2017 Stanley Cup Odds Favorites

Written by on October 3, 2016

The Pittsburgh Penguins are the defending Stanley Cup champions and are co-+700 favorites to repeat this June. But since no team has hoisted the Stanley Cup in back-to- back years since the Detroit Red Wings in 1997-98, I’m just going to assume that Pittsburgh won’t win it next summer despite having the best hockey player in the world in Sidney Crosby and pretty … click title for full article.

2017 Stanley Cup Betting Predictions

2017 Stanley Cup Betting Predictions

Written by on October 3, 2016

Of course there are two prominent winter/spring sports in the United States and those are the NBA and the NHL. While the length of the seasons are similar in the two sports, winning a championship in each couldn’t be much different. It’s very easy to repeat as the NBA champion because one superstar can carry a club. But NHL teams just don’t repeat … click title for full article.

Stamkos Return Keeps Lightning Among 2017 Stanley Cup Odds Favorites

Stamkos Return Keeps Lightning Among 2017 Stanley Cup Odds Favorites

Written by on July 1, 2016

Free agency in the NHL begins Friday and there will be a lot of player movement that could affect betting odds for the 2016-17 season. But the biggest-name potential free agent, Tampa Bay forward Steven Stamkos, surprised many by re-signing with the Lightning on Thursday at below-market value. And because of that, the Lightning are one of the favorites for … click title for full article.

Super Early Picks to Win the 2017 Stanley Cup

Super Early Picks to Win the 2017 Stanley Cup

Written by on June 22, 2016

The sound of playoff beard-trimming clippers is still hanging in the air in Pittsburgh, which means it’s still altogether too early to talk about who might win the Stanley Cup in 2017. The fact of the matter, though, is that the bookies don’t hang around, and it’s only a matter of time before the betting odds for next season start … click title for full article.

2017 Stanley Cup Betting Picks

2017 Stanley Cup Betting Picks

Written by on June 20, 2016

No team in the NHL has repeated as the Stanley Cup champion since the Detroit Red Wings in 1997-98. Can the Pittsburgh Penguins buck that trend next season? Oddsmakers don’t think so as the two favorites at +800 on betting lines are the Chicago Blackhawks and Washington Capitals. The Penguins are right behind those two at +900 along with Dallas … click title for full article.

Red Wings 2016-17 Stanley Cup Odds Take Hit With Datsyuk Decision

Red Wings 2016-17 Stanley Cup Odds Take Hit With Datsyuk Decision

Written by on June 20, 2016

No team in the four American professional sports has made the playoffs more consecutive years actively than the Detroit Red Wings of the NHL. However, their chances of doing so again in the 2016-17 season took a bit hit recently with the news that star Pavel Datsyuk will not play with the club but instead return to his native Russia … click title for full article.

Super Early NHL Betting Odds to Win the 2017 Stanley Cup

Super Early NHL Betting Odds to Win the 2017 Stanley Cup

Written by on June 13, 2016

The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the San Jose Sharks 3-1 on Sunday night to win the Stanley Cup in six games. It was the fourth Cup title in franchise history and first since 2009. Superstar Sidney Crosby was named the Conn Smythe Trophy winner for the first time in his brilliant career. Under head coach Mike Johnston, the Penguins were in … click title for full article.

San Jose vs Pittsburgh Stanley Cup Game 5 Lines Preview

San Jose vs Pittsburgh Stanley Cup Game 5 Lines Preview

Written by on June 8, 2016

When players dream of hoisting the Stanley Cup, most probably imagine doing so in front of their home fans. The reality is that every single one of them would gladly lift it wherever they got the chance, but there just seems to be something a little extra special about skating around home ice with the cup after a grueling playoff … click title for full article.

Pittsburgh st San Jose Stanley Cup Betting Odds Pick Game 3

Pittsburgh st San Jose Stanley Cup Betting Odds Pick Game 3

Written by on June 6, 2016

It’ not very often than a single goal can change an entire series, but you have to say that the OT winner for the Sharks in Game 3 of the 2016 Stanley Cup Final may just have that effect. After all, had it been the Penguins who had nabbed the game winner, you would be looking at this game as a potential sweep … click title for full article.

Pittsburgh at San Jose Stanley Cup Betting Pick Game 3

Pittsburgh at San Jose Stanley Cup Betting Pick Game 3

Written by on June 3, 2016

Not many teams in Stanley Cup Finals history have rallied from a 2-0 hole, and that’s the challenge facing the San Jose Sharks heading into Game 3 against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night. But the Shark Tank will be jumping in San Jose because it’s the first time in franchise history the team has hosted a Stanley Cup game. … click title for full article.

San Jose vs Pittsburgh Stanley Cup Game 2 Odds Report

San Jose vs Pittsburgh Stanley Cup Game 2 Odds Report

Written by on May 31, 2016

Winning the first game of any playoff series, especially in the Finals, is important, but it doesn’t always mean much in the grand scheme of things. The Pittsburgh Penguins got their Stanley Cup Final off to the best possible start with a 3-2 win over the San Jose Sharks in Game 1. That’s all well and good, but they also … click title for full article.

Updated 2016 Stanley Cup Betting Odds

Updated 2016 Stanley Cup Betting Odds

Written by on May 30, 2016

=There is no road to a championship more grueling than the one that leads to the Stanley Cup. Hockey is fast and physical, and the 82-game regular season is a test of strength and determination that you just don’t get in any other sport. Many players are running on empty by the time the postseason comes along, yet they all … click title for full article.