Washington vs Philadelphia NHL Playoffs Game 5 Betting Guide

Washington vs Philadelphia NHL Playoffs Game 5 Betting Guide

Written by on April 21, 2016

There is no pressure in sports quite like that which teams face once the postseason gets off and running. Knowing that the next game might be your last can make even the strongest of teams a little weak in the knees. That pressure is relative, though, as there are some teams that carry more than others. The heaviest burden heading … click title for full article.

San Jose vs Los Angeles NHL Playoffs Game 5 Odds Preview

San Jose vs Los Angeles NHL Playoffs Game 5 Odds Preview

Written by on April 21, 2016

When you regularly write about sports and make predictions on games, you very quickly learn that there are going to be a lot of times when you are way off base in the things you predict. Let’s face it, if predicting the outcomes of games were easy, we would all be living a very comfortable life with the money we … click title for full article.

Anaheim vs Nashville NHL Playoffs Game 4 Odds Analysis

Anaheim vs Nashville NHL Playoffs Game 4 Odds Analysis

Written by on April 20, 2016

First round games in the NHL tend to be a little tougher than most, as the lower seeded teams often head into their series against the big guns feeling as though they have nothing to lose. While the cream usually always finds a way to rise to the top, there are times when those lower seeds land enough punches to … click title for full article.

Betting The Chicago vs St. Louis NHL Playoffs Game 5 Lines

Betting The Chicago vs St. Louis NHL Playoffs Game 5 Lines

Written by on April 20, 2016

You have to go all the way back to 1998 to find the last time a team repeated as champion in the NHL. Certainly, the addition of a salary cap has made it harder for a single team to dominate and create a dynasty, but you also have to take into account the sheer physicality of the regular season and … click title for full article.

Detroit vs Tampa Bay NHL Playoffs Game 5 Spread Guide

Detroit vs Tampa Bay NHL Playoffs Game 5 Spread Guide

Written by on April 20, 2016

There is always a lot of pressure on the defending Stanley Cup champions when they start their postseason run the following year, but what about the team that was the runner-up the previous season. You always hear people talk about how no-one remembers who finished second, but you can bet that the other teams in the NHL are well aware … click title for full article.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs NY Rangers Game 4 NHL Playoff Odds Preview

Pittsburgh Penguins vs NY Rangers Game 3 NHL Playoff Odds Preview

Written by on April 20, 2016

One of the most important advantages that a team can have heading into any playoff series is hoe ice. Being able to hold serve at home means being able to move on, which is why opponents of those teams go in looking for at least a split in the opening 2 games. The whole series can shift in a big … click title for full article.

2016 NHL Western Conference Round 1 Playoffs Betting Predictions

2016 NHL Western Conference Round 1 Playoffs Betting Predictions

Written by on April 19, 2016

How about the Los Angeles Kings? With a 0-2 hole and the abysmal 0-3 deficit staring at them, the Kings played their hearts out to claim a thrilling OT winner over the Sharks in Game 3, halving the series deficit. Are we on for another run like the one we had two years ago when the Kings overturned a 3-0 … click title for full article.

2016 NHL Eastern Conference Round 1 Playoffs Odds Prediction

2016 NHL Eastern Conference Round 1 Playoffs Odds Prediction

Written by on April 19, 2016

Ahead of Tuesday’s NHL Playoff games, the No. 1 Washington Capitals are the only perfect team in the Eastern Conference, leading their series against the No.4 Philadelphia Flyers, 3-0. Meanwhile, the No. 4 New York Islanders lead the No. 1 Florida Panthers 2-1 after three games, the No. 2 Tampa Bay Lightning lead the No. 3 Detroit Red Wings 2-1, … click title for full article.

Top NHL Betting Games of the Week (Dec 19-25)

Weekly Updated Odds to win the 2016 Stanley Cup Championship

Written by on April 18, 2016

The Washington Capitals have the unmistakable look of a club intent on winning the first Stanley Cup championship in franchise history. The Tampa Bay Lightning are looking quite solid as well, while the defending champion Chicago Blackhawks are looking to regain their equilibrium after stumbling over the stretch run of the regular season. Thanks to this expert NHL betting lines … click title for full article.

Anaheim vs Nashville Game 3 NHL Playoffs Betting Preview

Anaheim vs Nashville Game 3 NHL Playoffs Betting Preview

Written by on April 18, 2016

It wouldn’t be the NHL playoffs if we didn’t have a surprise or two along the way. When looking at the opening round match-ups, I tried to keep an eye open for a series that might well provide a shock result. One of the first ones that I immediately threw out was the series between the Anaheim Ducks and the … click title for full article.

Betting The NY Rangers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Game 3 Lines

Betting The NY Rangers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Game 3 Lines

Written by on April 18, 2016

The opening round of the NHL playoffs usually delivers a mixed bag of match-ups. There are generally one or two series that look as though they are likely to end pretty quickly, but there is also always a couple that could really go either way. One of the match-ups that falls into that latter group is the series between the … click title for full article.

St. Louis vs Chicago Game 4 Hockey Playoff Spread Report

St. Louis vs Chicago Game 4 Hockey Playoff Spread Report

Written by on April 18, 2016

If you were given the opportunity to choose the perfect Western Conference Final in the NHL, which two teams would you select to face off in that series? There are sure to be a number of different answers, but I’ll bet that a St. Louis Blues, Chicago Blackhawks series is one that many of you would have went with. The … click title for full article.

Tampa Bay vs Detroit Game 3 Hockey Playoff Odds Guide

Tampa Bay vs Detroit Game 3 Hockey Playoff Odds Guide

Written by on April 18, 2016

The NHL regular season is a real grind, with each team playing 82 games just to decide who gets into the playoffs at the end of the year. There is an extra reward to be had by doing well in the regular season, and that is to get home ice advantage for at least some portion of the postseason. The … click title for full article.

Dallas vs Minnesota NHL Playoffs Game 2 Spread Analysis

Dallas vs Minnesota NHL Playoffs Game 2 Spread Analysis

Written by on April 15, 2016

It is often a thankless task to go against the #1 seed in the conference, as it more often than not means an early playoff exit. There was always the feeling that the opening round match-up between the Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars was a total mismatch, and Dallas certainly made it look that way in Game 1 of the … click title for full article.