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NHL
Detroit over 5.5
Vancouver -140
NHL
Detroit over 5.5
Vancouver -140
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SPORTS WAGERS
Vancouver -½ +123 over MONTREAL
Kudos to the Montreal Canadiens for scoring two fluke goals en route to a 3-2 OT loss to the Jackets on Tuesday night. The Habs had no business securing a point, they’ve dropped five of six and this isn’t the Columbus Blue Jackets. What can we say about the Canadiens without sounding like a broken record? This team wins games because of Carey Price and that’s all there is to it. Man for man, there really isn’t a less talented team in the NHL. The Canucks are an elite squad that is just getting into gear. They’ve won seven of eight and they’ve scored five goals or more in three straight and four goals or more in five of their last six. Vancouver also has three shutouts over its last seven games. It’s also a good situation for the Canucks, as they embark on a five–game trip and this is the first leg in a city that every player looks forward to playing in. So, once again, if Carey Price beats us so be it. What is almost 100% guaranteed is that the Habs will be badly outplayed. Play: Vancouver -½ +123 (Risking 2 units).
CALGARY -½ +135 over Colorado
Both teams are a game under .500 but the difference is that the Avalanche started out strong and have faltered while the Flames started out slow and are coming on. Calgary is 4-1-1 over its last six games with only regulation loss over that span occurring in Vancouver. Incredibly enough, the Flames have outscored the Avs 33-14 in winning the last eight meetings since a 6-5 loss on Oct. 28, 2010. Calgary has already won three meetings this season against Colorado. The Avalanche have named J.S. Giguere tonight’s starter and he’s a liability. It also looks like Paul Stastny is out and Ryan Wilson is definitely out. Wilson is one of those guys that can get a team going with his physical play and his absence is bigger than most know. The Flames confidence is high and it’s soaring when they face this foe. Not only do they have the advantage of playing at home and playing well, but they have a big psychological edge too. Play: Calgary -½ +135 (Risking 2 units).
Ottawa +200 over NEW JERSEY (3-way betting line)
Taking back a tag like this against the Devils is about as sweet as it gets and it gets a little sweeter with Marty Brodeur in net. The Devils had lost four in a row before beating a Leafs team coming off back-to-back games against Boston and a win in New York. It was simply a favorable spot for the Devils and they managed to win in OT. The Devils have gone seven straight games with two goals or less during regulation. This is a lower-tiered club that returns home from a four-game trip to play in a half empty arena with no atmosphere. Ottawa is in a tough spot too, playing its third game in four nights and tail end of back-to-backs. However, they got off to a very sluggish start last night and picked it up in the second and third periods against a determined Capitals. This intruder has shown a tremendous resiliency all season and there’s no denying the fact that they have just as good a shot of winning as the host. Alex Auld gets the start for the Sens. Play: Ottawa +200 (Risking 2 units).
Anaheim +260 over ST. LOUIS (3-way betting line)
Appears like the coaching change has helped the Ducks for the time being and this could be a good spot for them. Since Bruce Boudreau took over, Anaheim is 2-1-1 and now they’ll hit the road for the first time with its new coach. There’s still lots of room for improvement and the weaknesses on the Ducks are glaring at times but any team that features prolific scoring and great goaltending has a shot and that’s precisely what we get from Anaheim. Jonas Hiller has been inconsistent this season but when he’s on, he’s outstanding. The Blues are coming off a hard fought and intensely played game against Detroit. They won that game 3-2 and once again Brian Elliott was the difference. The Blues have been extremely stingy but they’re also are an offensively challenged club with two goals in eight straight games before scoring three on Detroit. The Ducks have a little momentum and they’re surely feeling a little better. A couple of wins do wonders for a team’s psyche and overall frame of mind. First game on road under new direction offers up some excellent value against a team coming off intense win over intense rival. Play: Anaheim +260 (Risking 2 units).Comment
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