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Don Buster
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GOOD TO MINUS 115 1% AT 120
We play the Habs here to have a great first period tonight as unfortunately Dobes had a rough Game 1. The Montreal goaltender allowed 4 goals on only 10 SOG and you will never win when that happens. We look for much better tonight. We will never play the full game with Montreal in the playoffs. However, being down 1 game it is imperative that the Canadiens start quick in this one. We make a small play here on the first period ML
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Anaheim Ducks [ML] | Good until -125.
Vegas was able to win Game One. But, Anaheim took over in Game Two and pretty much controlled the whole game. Well coached with lots of energy, I like the Ducks to come out ready to play in Game Three at home. Anaheim won all three games at home against Edmonton & puts tons of pressure on its opponents. The Ducks average the third most SOG out of any team in the NHL per game. I've got ANA taking a 2-1 series lead after tonight.
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2% BUFF ML (-134)
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As for this matchup, there are strong reasons to back Buffalo on the moneyline once again.
We already cashed a 4% winner in Game 1 backing Buffalo, as it was a perfect situational spot backed by clear statistical advantages. Those same underlying statistical edges still remain in this matchup, but the overall situation is not quite as strong this time around; which is why our wager size is reduced from 4% to 2%. Same side, smaller stake, smart bankroll management.
Buffalo continues to profile as the stronger team in several key areas. They are the faster, more explosive side offensively and have shown the ability to generate sustained pressure at even strength. Their youth, speed, and confidence make them dangerous, especially in games where pace matters.
Another key angle here is mentality. Quite frankly, Montreal may have already “won” their season by knocking off Tampa Bay in the first round. That was a massive emotional high for a team few expected to advance. It is common to see teams exhale after a peak moment like that, especially against a hungry next opponent.
Meanwhile, this young Buffalo squad is playing with nothing to lose, and that can be a dangerous recipe in the playoffs. They are loose, aggressive, and confident.
Buffalo also tends to thrive when they can play free-flowing hockey, and if they dictate tempo at 5-on-5, they should again have the upper hand. The market may still be pricing Montreal based on their upset win last round, but that can create value on the other side.
We believe Buffalo is once again the right side here. Sabres Moneyline for 2%.
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Who Is Winning The Stanley Cup THIS Year?
Well, you can always learn from the past. Here are the…
Stanley Cup Champions The Last 10 Years:
- 2023: Vegas Golden Knights
- 2022: Colorado Avalanche
- 2021: Tampa Bay Lightning
- 2020: Tampa Bay Lightning
- 2019: St Louis Blues
- 2018: Washington Capitals
- 2017: Pittsburgh Penguins
- 2016: Pittsburgh Penguins
- 2015: Chicago Blackhawks
- 2014: Los Angeles Kings
- 2013: Chicago Blackhawks
