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We’re betting management around the NHL will have their eyes on Friday’s matchup between Atlanta and Washington, as two of the most exciting players in the league could be in play. One, however, may not even make it to this game. Thrashers vs Capitals odds – Friday, February 5, 7:00 PM ET Ilya Kovalchuk is the biggest trade bait on the market right now, and there are plenty of teams that could use a 50-goal player on the wing. Kovalchuk has never reached the playoffs with the Thrashers, who are asking for a king’s ransom for their star. Ironically, Los Angeles looks like they could land him, along with Philadelphia, Boston, and the New York Rangers. Alex Ovchekin and the Capitals had won 10 in a row ahead of Friday’s trip to New York to face the Rangers, and during that streak, the Washington captain has eight goals and 12 assists. The Capitals have to be considered one of the Stanley Cup favorites at this point, and their defense has even improved. NHL odds should favor the Capitals at home, where they are 21-3-3, and the Thrashers could be distracted by all the trade talk surrounding their captain. It would be great to see Ovechkin and Kovalchuk, who are expected to lead Russia at the Winter Olympics, going at it on Friday, and if Kovalchuk is still in town, NHL betting fans could be in for one thrilling matchup. The Capitals have won eight of their last 10 against the Thrashers, and they should make it nine out of 11 on Friday. NHL picks: Washington |
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Looking over the Super Bowl betting line has probably got you thinking about other championships, and while it’s still a ways away, it’s not too early to think about your Stanley Cup picks. Here’s who we think will get there. East – Washington (+500) The Capitals have been a juggernaut this year, and they’re currently on a 10-game winning streak. Alex Ovchekin has flourished as the captain, and he has help with Alex Semin and Nicklas Backstrom. The difference is the defense: Washington is much better defensively, but there’s still a question of who the No.1 goalie is, Jose Theodore, or the injured Simeon Varlamov. West – Chicago (+400) The Blackhawks should take over for Detroit, and we’re not sold on San Jose in the postseason (why should anyone be?). For being such a young team, the Blackhawks are excellent on the road, and this will aid them immensely in their quest for the Stanley Cup. Like Washington, they can score on you all day with Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane and company, but they’re also very good in their own zone. Cristobal Huet is proving to be a very good No.1 goalie, but he doesn’t much playoff experience. |
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Neither Super Bowl odds team will play at home for the big game, and Vancouver will get a dose of that as Wednesday is their last game at GM Place until March 13th, due to the Winter Olympics. The Canucks will host St. Louis, who got their Western road trip off to a victorious start. Blues vs Canucks odds – Wednesday, 10:00 PM ET The Blues shut out struggling Calgary 2-0 on Monday, snapping a two-game skid and this will be their fifth road game in six outings. Chris Mason has held the opposition to three goals or less in eight of his last 10 starts, giving the Blues a chance, but St. Louis still has some offensive problems to work out. The Canucks have won five in a row, with Roberto Luongo leading the way. Luongo has kept the opposition to two goals or less in four of those five games, and he’s really stepped up his game since a 5-2 loss at Minnesota on January 13th. Vancouver has to be the sportsbook favorites on Wednesday as they have an NHL-high 22 wins at home. The Blues beat the Canucks 3-1 at GM Place on December 20th, and they’re a surprising good team away from home with a 14-7-4 mark. But you can expect the Canucks to play with urgency as they know they won’t see their home ice for a while, and they’ll be trying to stockpile all the points they can get. Sports handicapping pick: Vancouver |
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The Super Bowl spread is the talk of the town nowadays and while everyone is looking forward to the Peyton Manning-Drew Brees showdown, that’ still over a week away. For now, here’s a look at the Detroit Red Wings-Nashville Predators contest on Friday night. Nashville Predators @ Detroit Red Wings Bookmaker Odds (Bookmaker Reviews): Red Wings -145 What has happened to the Detroit Red Wings? Normally, it’s at this point in the year that they are in first place in the Western Conference and are destroying their competition. Instead, the Red Wings are barely in the playoffs and are on the verge of losing a season-high fourth straight game. They’ll have a chance to end that skid against another team that is having trouble. The Predators are one step ahead of the Red Wings and have lost five straight. The Red Wings are just riddled with injuries and just aren’t the team they used to be. An Olympic break might help them find their feet, but overall, this just isn’t the powerhouse they used to be – at least for this year. Goaltending and defense are the issues, so they’ll look to address that in the offseason. Overall, Preds goalie Pekka Rinne is 4-1-1 with a 2.31 GAA against Detroit in his last six so look for the Preds to pull this one out. |
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The Super Bowl odds and NFL betting tips are the highlight event on the sports betting calendar right now and while people are distracted by that, they haven’t noticed that the New Jersey Devils have fallen from first place in the Eastern Conference. The Devils are in an unfamiliar spot right now. They have lost three straight games and have scored just four goals in those three games. On top of that, they are coming off their first shutout loss of the season, which was a 4-0 loss at the hand of the New York Islanders. The way the Devils are playing right now, there are no guarantees – even a matchup with the ninth place Florida Panthers. While the Devils have been struggling, the Panthers have been streaking as they are aiming for their fourth straight win. The good news for New Jersey is that Florida doesn’t play very well in New Jersey. The Panthers have won just twice in their last 10 tries at the Prudential Center. So far this year, the two teams have split their two meetings with each team winning on the other’s home ice. Since the Panthers struggling so much in Newark and already won there once this year, odds are that they won’t get another win. Bet the Devils on Tuesday to bounce back from their shutout and end their losing streak. |
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