I didn't play yesterday as I didn't like anything on the card. I'm still keeping the card light this early in the season and feeling out a few teams before upping my nightly units.
SATURDAY LEANS:
TORONTO v NYR
Love how the leafs played late last year and during their playoff run. They had a great pre-season and season opener against the Pegs on Wednesday. Tonight is their home opener vs NYR who had a very very sub-par game against Colorado a few nights ago.
I watched the entire game on Thursday which was my first look at NYR this season and I wasn't impressed at all. They relied on pucks to the net from the point and only had a few odd man rush opportunities (which were wasted). This is the type of "New NHL" style teams that will beat teams in the neutral zone and win games 2-1 or 3-1. They frustrate you, but don't overwhelm you offensively.
NYR does NOT match up well against Toronto. Toronto has shown that they will out work you with relentless puck pressure and speed on the forecheck. They have the offensive skill to finish in the offensive zone and have a one of the best transition games in the NHL. Their weakness is on defence and organization in their own zone...and I don't think NYR will push those weaknesses tonight.
Toronto wins this game. I will wait to see if there's value in a regulation win and maybe -1.5 before making a play.
I didn't play yesterday as I didn't like anything on the card. I'm still keeping the card light this early in the season and feeling out a few teams before upping my nightly units.
SATURDAY LEANS:
TORONTO v NYR
Love how the leafs played late last year and during their playoff run. They had a great pre-season and season opener against the Pegs on Wednesday. Tonight is their home opener vs NYR who had a very very sub-par game against Colorado a few nights ago.
I watched the entire game on Thursday which was my first look at NYR this season and I wasn't impressed at all. They relied on pucks to the net from the point and only had a few odd man rush opportunities (which were wasted). This is the type of "New NHL" style teams that will beat teams in the neutral zone and win games 2-1 or 3-1. They frustrate you, but don't overwhelm you offensively.
NYR does NOT match up well against Toronto. Toronto has shown that they will out work you with relentless puck pressure and speed on the forecheck. They have the offensive skill to finish in the offensive zone and have a one of the best transition games in the NHL. Their weakness is on defence and organization in their own zone...and I don't think NYR will push those weaknesses tonight.
Toronto wins this game. I will wait to see if there's value in a regulation win and maybe -1.5 before making a play.
Edmonton is a scary offensive team. Although the score was only 3-0, they dominated Calgary on Wednesday in their home-opener in a game that could of easily been 6-0. The most impressive part of that W was their defensive! They attack the puck in the neutral zone and are back-checking better than anyone in the league. They held a fast Calgary team to 27 shots on Wed and looked comfortable from the first whistle. Its been a long time coming for Edmonton fans, but this talented group is finally playing with the poise of a team that can contend for a cup.
Vancouver is a mess. A team that needs to rebuild but doesn't want to admit it. The twins are a year older and now they look to guys like...Boeser (really?) to become the new blood in the franchise (HA!). I'm sorry but this team is a mess. This team should finish towards the bottom of the standings this season.
The good news about Vancouver this season? It's a Canadian Hockey Team which means there will always be enough public money on them to keep the line valuable on the other side.
Looking at Edmonton ML, maybe PL. This is home-opener for Vancouver - which usually means they'll have a huge surge in the first 10 minutes of the 1st period...but look for EDM to take over with speed by the 2nd. I'll confirm a play later today.
MINNESOTA v CAROLINA
I need to head into the office soon and running out of time to post, but I like Minn here. IMHO, Minn is coming into this season under the radar after falling short of expectations last season. When playing well, this team can hang with ANYONE. More to come later
Minn is a dog here, which I understand...but if they come to play, they win this. Good value play.
Edmonton is a scary offensive team. Although the score was only 3-0, they dominated Calgary on Wednesday in their home-opener in a game that could of easily been 6-0. The most impressive part of that W was their defensive! They attack the puck in the neutral zone and are back-checking better than anyone in the league. They held a fast Calgary team to 27 shots on Wed and looked comfortable from the first whistle. Its been a long time coming for Edmonton fans, but this talented group is finally playing with the poise of a team that can contend for a cup.
Vancouver is a mess. A team that needs to rebuild but doesn't want to admit it. The twins are a year older and now they look to guys like...Boeser (really?) to become the new blood in the franchise (HA!). I'm sorry but this team is a mess. This team should finish towards the bottom of the standings this season.
The good news about Vancouver this season? It's a Canadian Hockey Team which means there will always be enough public money on them to keep the line valuable on the other side.
Looking at Edmonton ML, maybe PL. This is home-opener for Vancouver - which usually means they'll have a huge surge in the first 10 minutes of the 1st period...but look for EDM to take over with speed by the 2nd. I'll confirm a play later today.
MINNESOTA v CAROLINA
I need to head into the office soon and running out of time to post, but I like Minn here. IMHO, Minn is coming into this season under the radar after falling short of expectations last season. When playing well, this team can hang with ANYONE. More to come later
Minn is a dog here, which I understand...but if they come to play, they win this. Good value play.
TORONTO v NYR >> TORONTO TO WIN 1x2 (regulation) +115 > $150 to win $322.50 (+$172.20 profit)
Love how the leafs played late last year and during their playoff run. They had a great pre-season and season opener against the Pegs on Wednesday. Tonight is their home opener vs NYR who had a very very sub-par game against Colorado a few nights ago.
I watched the entire game on Thursday which was my first look at NYR this season and I wasn't impressed at all. They relied on pucks to the net from the point and only had a few odd man rush opportunities (which were wasted). This is the type of "New NHL" style teams that will beat teams in the neutral zone and win games 2-1 or 3-1. They frustrate you, but don't overwhelm you offensively.
NYR does NOT match up well against Toronto. Toronto has shown that they will out work you with relentless puck pressure and speed on the forecheck. They have the offensive skill to finish in the offensive zone and have a one of the best transition games in the NHL. Their weakness is on defence and organization in their own zone...and I don't think NYR will push those weaknesses tonight.
TORONTO v NYR >> TORONTO TO WIN 1x2 (regulation) +115 > $150 to win $322.50 (+$172.20 profit)
Love how the leafs played late last year and during their playoff run. They had a great pre-season and season opener against the Pegs on Wednesday. Tonight is their home opener vs NYR who had a very very sub-par game against Colorado a few nights ago.
I watched the entire game on Thursday which was my first look at NYR this season and I wasn't impressed at all. They relied on pucks to the net from the point and only had a few odd man rush opportunities (which were wasted). This is the type of "New NHL" style teams that will beat teams in the neutral zone and win games 2-1 or 3-1. They frustrate you, but don't overwhelm you offensively.
NYR does NOT match up well against Toronto. Toronto has shown that they will out work you with relentless puck pressure and speed on the forecheck. They have the offensive skill to finish in the offensive zone and have a one of the best transition games in the NHL. Their weakness is on defence and organization in their own zone...and I don't think NYR will push those weaknesses tonight.
EDMONTON vs VANCOUVER >> EDMONTON TO WIN 1x2 (regulation) +100 > $150 to win $300.00 (+$150.00 profit)
Edmonton is a scary offensive team. Although the score was only 3-0, they dominated Calgary on Wednesday in their home-opener in a game that could of easily been 6-0. The most impressive part of that W was their defensive! They attack the puck in the neutral zone and are back-checking better than anyone in the league. They held a fast Calgary team to 27 shots on Wed and looked comfortable from the first whistle. Its been a long time coming for Edmonton fans, but this talented group is finally playing with the poise of a team that can contend for a cup.
Vancouver is a mess. A team that needs to rebuild but doesn't want to admit it. The twins are a year older and now they look to guys like...Boeser (really?) to become the new blood in the franchise (HA!). I'm sorry but this team is a mess. This team should finish towards the bottom of the standings this season.
The good news about Vancouver this season? It's a Canadian Hockey Team which means there will always be enough public money on them to keep the line valuable on the other side.
Looking at Edmonton ML, maybe PL. This is home-opener for Vancouver - which usually means they'll have a huge surge in the first 10 minutes of the 1st period...but look for EDM to take over with speed by the 2nd.
EDMONTON vs VANCOUVER >> EDMONTON TO WIN 1x2 (regulation) +100 > $150 to win $300.00 (+$150.00 profit)
Edmonton is a scary offensive team. Although the score was only 3-0, they dominated Calgary on Wednesday in their home-opener in a game that could of easily been 6-0. The most impressive part of that W was their defensive! They attack the puck in the neutral zone and are back-checking better than anyone in the league. They held a fast Calgary team to 27 shots on Wed and looked comfortable from the first whistle. Its been a long time coming for Edmonton fans, but this talented group is finally playing with the poise of a team that can contend for a cup.
Vancouver is a mess. A team that needs to rebuild but doesn't want to admit it. The twins are a year older and now they look to guys like...Boeser (really?) to become the new blood in the franchise (HA!). I'm sorry but this team is a mess. This team should finish towards the bottom of the standings this season.
The good news about Vancouver this season? It's a Canadian Hockey Team which means there will always be enough public money on them to keep the line valuable on the other side.
Looking at Edmonton ML, maybe PL. This is home-opener for Vancouver - which usually means they'll have a huge surge in the first 10 minutes of the 1st period...but look for EDM to take over with speed by the 2nd.
MINNESOTA vs COLORADO >> MINNESOTA TO WIN 1x2 (regulation) +175 > $100 to win $275 (+$175.00 profit)
I like Minn here. IMHO, Minn is coming into this season under the radar after falling short of expectations last season. When playing well, this team can hang with ANYONE. More to come later
Minn is a dog here, which I understand...but if they come to play, they win this. Good value play.
MINNESOTA vs COLORADO >> MINNESOTA TO WIN 1x2 (regulation) +175 > $100 to win $275 (+$175.00 profit)
I like Minn here. IMHO, Minn is coming into this season under the radar after falling short of expectations last season. When playing well, this team can hang with ANYONE. More to come later
Minn is a dog here, which I understand...but if they come to play, they win this. Good value play.
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