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(NHL) Chicago vs. Tampa Bay,
Total: 5.00 | -135.00 Over
Result: Win
Total: 5.00 | -135.00 Over
Result: Win
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I played the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals and I also took the UNDER in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals. I come into the Stanley Cup Finals on an 11-5 (69%) streak with my L16 NHL Playoff selections and have already posted a big 10* pick on the side in Game 1.
I will look to also cash this free top rated selection on the UNDER.
Chicago is back in the Finals for the third time in the last six seasons with its 5-3 win over the Ducks on Saturday, while the Lightning held on for a 2-0 victory at MSG to advance. Tampa Bay earned home-ice advantage because it had six more points than Chicago during the regular season. Note that these two teams split a pair of regular season games, the Hawks won 3-2 in a shootout on November 11th, before the Bolts struck back with a 4-0 victory on February 27th. Lightning goaltender Ben Bishop was particularly effective against Chicago in those games, stopping 65 of 67 shots, while captain Steven Stamkos was also extremely productive with two goals and three overall points. Tampa Bay may not have the storied history that Chicago does, but it's still the first team ever to play four Original Six teams in one Stanley Cup Playoff. If you're watching the NHL at this time of year, then you're more than just a casual fan, so breaking down individual player match-ups isn't really important, these teams are in fact very evenly matched, a sentiment clearly shared by the oddsmakers. Both are loaded with plenty of offensive talent and veteran leadership and each is backed by superb goaltending. But is rest going to lead to rust? I think with a few days off, the answer is a definite "yes" on that one and this initial "flat footedness" is something that we can take definitely take advantage of. Also note that Chicago has seen the total go UNDER the number in four of six this year when playing with three or more days rest, while Tampa Bay has seen the total dip below the posted number in five of seven in the same position. There seems to be many strong situational and trend based factors pointing to the UNDER to warrant it a second look in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
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I played the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals and I also took the UNDER in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals. I come into the Stanley Cup Finals on an 11-5 (69%) streak with my L16 NHL Playoff selections and have already posted a big 10* pick on the side in Game 1.
I will look to also cash this free top rated selection on the UNDER.
Chicago is back in the Finals for the third time in the last six seasons with its 5-3 win over the Ducks on Saturday, while the Lightning held on for a 2-0 victory at MSG to advance. Tampa Bay earned home-ice advantage because it had six more points than Chicago during the regular season. Note that these two teams split a pair of regular season games, the Hawks won 3-2 in a shootout on November 11th, before the Bolts struck back with a 4-0 victory on February 27th. Lightning goaltender Ben Bishop was particularly effective against Chicago in those games, stopping 65 of 67 shots, while captain Steven Stamkos was also extremely productive with two goals and three overall points. Tampa Bay may not have the storied history that Chicago does, but it's still the first team ever to play four Original Six teams in one Stanley Cup Playoff. If you're watching the NHL at this time of year, then you're more than just a casual fan, so breaking down individual player match-ups isn't really important, these teams are in fact very evenly matched, a sentiment clearly shared by the oddsmakers. Both are loaded with plenty of offensive talent and veteran leadership and each is backed by superb goaltending. But is rest going to lead to rust? I think with a few days off, the answer is a definite "yes" on that one and this initial "flat footedness" is something that we can take definitely take advantage of. Also note that Chicago has seen the total go UNDER the number in four of six this year when playing with three or more days rest, while Tampa Bay has seen the total dip below the posted number in five of seven in the same position. There seems to be many strong situational and trend based factors pointing to the UNDER to warrant it a second look in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
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