Units: Dogs (risk) Faves (to win)
Bruins score 1st (-135) [1 unit]
1st Period Over 1.5 (+135) [1 unit]
Result: wash (0.0 units )
Combining first period goals forced and goals allowed of both of these teams this post season you'd get an avg. of 1.71 goals scored over 24 games. And we're getting a plus number on top of it. I understand all the talk of the game 7 under trend that is really strong but I wont let that sway me off of a 1st period total here. If there is any period where the teams will be playing a little more aggressive, its the first period in my opinion. Rather than trying to play tentative mistake free hockey to start, I think both teams will be looking to get the puck on net early and often. A mistake in the first period wont necessarily cost either team the game. A mistake in the 3rd is likely a different story. Also, these teams have been real strong winning games that they score first this post season. Knowing that, I can see both teams coming out with urgency to get that first one on the board.
I've been riding the Bruins score first bet quite a bit this post season. And why not? They've scored 23 first period goals and given up only 11. Blues have scored 21 and given up 24. That's a 14 goal differential. Rask allowed only 1 goal in the three closeout games combined this post season (granted the Canes had given up before that final game but still). It sure as F is a hefty price but I'm willing to pay it esp since I see -155's across the market. Either way, a +14 goal differential in the first period gives me confidence that the Bruins are more likely to score first.
For the record: If it's tied 1-1 (or 2-2) after 1st period I will be playing the 2nd period under for 1 unit as well
Hope I'm a help.