They were -500 earlier right now twinspires is the highest at -480ok WB -500 is quite high considering I've looked at several books and the largest I can find is -450 right now, the lowest is -435.
In 60 min. Regulation Pinnacle I see has +517 on the Draw and +548 on the Kings
They were -500 earlier right now twinspires is the highest at -480
NHL Playoff Series start on Saturday, May 15.
Lines up at Pinnacle around 6 hours ago:
Pens -129 vs NYI +110
It's that time again.....NHL playoffs......The Lippsman split
Tried and true and very much copied on the net too.
Betcha' you didn't know I was a poet ?
I started this back in the days of Q-Link, before it was called AOL. Posted it back in 1986 when you accessed online with a dial up modem.
The whole goal is to win the first dog play in series. But if you don't get that first game then you play for the split on the 2nd one. I look for at least a +120 payback. There can be no injuries to any of your 1st liners. You win the first one you walk away. You lose the first then play the dog in the 2nd one. Don't chase....don't chase....don't chase.
If the dog loses the first game you take them no matter what the line is in game 2 as long as there are no 1st liner injuries
This is for the first two games in the series only.
This reason it works well most seasons is that in the NHL as most playoffs, the teams play a much better D than usual. So a lower scoring game gives a boost to the dog. Also being just the first two games the teams don't usually take many chances and err on the side of caution.
Now there are variations that I do not recommend but they are out there and well.....they have been known to turn a profit.
1 Chase the dog loss, don't do it, just play the regular wager and don't double up
2. If the dog wins the first game you take the fave in the 2nd one. I will play this sometimes. But if it's juiced more than -140, which it usually is, then of course I play the -1 line. You notice I didn't mention the regulation line. That's because there is just too much of a chance of OT in the playoffs. Don't play regulation lines. Play the -1.
You will notice this has a twinge of how I play the first few weeks of the season, by taking dogs of +130 or more. Also how I will play the last couple days of the season. Don't forget that in pucks, home ice really doesn't mean squat for most teams. Use that to your advantage.
My strongest opinion is Caps +135 for the series. Seems like everyone likes the Bruins here and calls for them to go far in the playoffs. I'll take the contrarian view and say they are overpriced. Boston is analytically a slightly better team, but I think some of that has come from them making a more concerted effort in the second half. Its very close though. Giving the Caps a slight edge for the home ice and its about dead even. And as I mentioned previously, I like these teams early on with what on paper feels like a goalie disadvantage. Rask will be a big asset IF the Bruins get to the final four, but early on its just not nearly as important as most think.
https://www.sportswagers.ca/nhl/picks.php?pid=25316
One of (at most) will be happy, but not both. Assuming no hedging occurs during the series.
https://www.sportswagers.ca/nhl/picks.php?pid=25316
One of you (at most) will be happy, but not both. Assuming no hedging occurs during the series.
For those who like Boston, now you'll be able to get a much better price (series adjusted price after game 1).
TB (up 1 game to none) is now -320 (vs +262) to win series.
https://www.pinnacle.com/en/hockey/nhl/matchups
Great start to the playoffs entertainment wise, TBay and Florida was great to watch, unfortunately I lose the 60 min Reg Florida +0.5 bet by slightly over a minute and bad news for Florida with Sam Bennett getting a one game suspension.
Perhaps they all lose in the 1st round but I had 1-2 of these teams getting to game 7 and losing or barely squeaking by. Which of these teams doesn't get past the 1st round?
Toronto
Tampa Bay
Vegas
I think the Toronto Maple Leafs is much better than the other three playoff teams in their division. They are deep, rolling with 4 lines and has solid goal tending. The team has a good combination of young skilled players, and experienced players. Sheldon Keith is a good coach. I think they should have no problems getting out of their division. Outside their division will be a different story.
I think for most bettors they just wanted to see if Kucherov was really ready to go. Two goals later I think they got their answer.
Oddly enough TB is even cheaper today for game 2 than in game 1. In fact Pinnacle doesn't even have them favored to win, but as a pick -105/-105. Some books even have Florida as the fav, according to SBR lines ATM.