I know the ice takes a back seat to the Big Dance , however I am on a sabbatical from CBB this season focusing on the NHL..there is no crying in hockey however prior to last night I had several bad beats that could have really helped the season total.....BIG BOARD (JRICH copyright)
SIDES
5* LA Kings -175....I do expect a better performance from The Canucks then the epic meltdown vs. Columbus the other night in a game I backed them big....However there are certain teams in the league that just have other teams numbers...This is the case in this game where the Kings are 7-1 the L8 vs.Vancouver...5-1 the L6 at home...The Kings also find themselves suddenly just 2 points behind the Canucks in the playoff picture ....The Kings are still in 9th place on the outside looking in however with a late push they could find themselves with home ice advantage in the 1st round perhaps against these Canucks...I look for a low scoring highly defensive battle in an afternoon tilt in the City of Angels. LOSER
3* Ottawa -1.5 goals (PL) +135.... Hard to lay the -220 here with such a big number , though I think it's the best way to play this game if your bankroll allows ....This is the story of one team that is in absolute desperation mode to get a win, as Ottawa currently sits in 9th position 2 points behind the Bruins with a game in hand, so this is the game that can get them level....on the other hand we have Toronto that has won just 2 of the L11...some would say the Leafs have no pressure and will be loose, however I say not...they have completly thrown in the towel losing their L3 games 4-1...they are looking forward to a trip to the golf course and the Sens will be happy to pack their bags.WINNER
4* Boston -110...I really don't understand this line...The Bruins are 9-0 the L9 vs. The Panthers, and I think that trend continues today...Florida was briefly in the playoff chase with Boston for that 8th spot but now trail the Bruins by 5 points and have also been leap frogged by Ottawa as well and have dropped to 10th....It's one of those games that the Public will say Florida has to win , however in gambling most of those games end up in defeat....with Boston coming off 3 straight loses we get a real soft line to play ....if you look at the Bruins scheduling they had a huge emotional win at Pittsburgh 2-0, then had to play B2B at Washington another emotional game they lost 2-0, then they totally out played Buffalo to lose 2-1, and then finally they have a 4th emotional game at Ottawa in a seesaw affair that saw the Sens come out on top.....Bruins get it together in South Florida today against a team they have completely dominated over the past 3 seasons. LOSER
4* Nashville -1.5 goals (PL) -145....Nashville 5-0 this season when playing with 3 or more days rest....they come off the tough west coast swing and then suffered a tough lost at home to the red hot road warriors The Wild.....now they catch the Sabres who are 4-12 on B2B's as well as 10-6 to the over on B2B's, couple this last stat with them being 11-3 to the over with a road total at 5 and a 4-16 road record with the total set at 5 all adds up to a Predator blow out....Nashville restarts its playoff push at home tonight . WINNER
TOTALS
3* STL/MIN under 5 +100 LOSER
4* CLB/CLG over 5.5 -105 LOSER
4* NYI/NJ under 5 -105 WINNER
4* NYR/CAR under 5 -115 PUSH
4* PIT/ARZ under 5 +105 WINNER
5* PHI/EDM over 5.5 +100 WINNER
AS ALWAYS GOOD LUCK !!!!!!