[bigsmitty]

With the line being about -170 VAN right now I can see the opportunity for a SJ wager or even better a "game to OT" wager which by my check pays about +279. The last two meetings (yes, I realize a great deal changes in the playoffs) went to OT. VAN is nursing a fair number of injuries (who isn't, but theirs are fairly notable) which may counteract some of the last change advantage. As well, I personally think that home ice has been a DISadvantage for VAN with the pressure and SJ has to be feeling on top of the world fresh off the DET win. Given all the factors I think I'm going with SJ moneyline and think very carefully about an OT wager. Good luck everyone.

[LLXC]

SJ +158 is too much...almost have to put a unit on it.

[Terrapin Station]

I'm playing a little bit on the Sharks. Good luck guys.

[bobbyk1133]

The line on SJ is ridiculous. Bank it.

[twelvejewelz]

dont know why its set at 5.5 with the way van plays D especially at home most other games were set at 5 i believe..

[DennisGreen]

Have to agree with the value on the Sharks. These teams are very evenly matched and no way I'd lay -170 on my Nucks in game 1 vs the Sharks. I like the over the most tomorrow.

[bobbyk1133]

Have to agree with the value on the Sharks. These teams are very evenly matched and no way I'd lay -170 on my Nucks in game 1 vs the Sharks. I like the over the most tomorrow.

VAN have been so overpriced this post-season anyone hoping to make a penny on them will be bankrupt by the time the playoffs are over. The only value they've had is in futures....which is a risky proposition all on it's own.

Like you said, they are so evenly matched that you would be passing up a great opportunity to pass on SJ in this series.

[DennisGreen]

VAN have been so overpriced this post-season anyone hoping to make a penny on them will be bankrupt by the time the playoffs are over. The only value they've had is in futures....which is a risky proposition all on it's own. Like you said, they are so evenly matched that you would be passing up a great opportunity to pass on SJ in this series.

Yup. I have made good money on them in series bets but the bookies are over-pricing the shit outta them unfortunately Sharks are a good live dog in the series and every road game.

[cutesauce]

i also agree lots of value on sj

[twelvejewelz]

Have to agree with the value on the Sharks. These teams are very evenly matched and no way I'd lay -170 on my Nucks in game 1 vs the Sharks. I like the over the most tomorrow.

really you like the over, why? Public fade? I mean at home van plays a lockdown type game and considering it is the first of their series i would think they would do that more.

[JuniorAnalyst]

The only reasonable play here is the Under. Both teams in Round 1 and 2 had there Game 1's go under 5.5 Tonight they will play even tighter making the under a lock. Betting moneylines isnt smart here because betting vancover is to much juice but even with the sharks value there most likely not gonna win in this position 75% of the time.

[bigsmitty]

I don't play totals but I would think Under 5.5 would be my route. A key in taking the Sharks (the line is great but it's irrelevant if they are that unlikely to win) is the Sedins. I think that although they can still be a presence on the ice, realistically if VAN can't count on two of the best point producers through the season they are left to play a similar style as developed with NSV. For SJ I think Niemi and a defensive mindset will continue to be their focus-letting their offense capitalize in bursts. At any rate, I think I'm likely to try out the OT wager along with the SJ side. I do have to say I am quite shocked that the Sedins have so fallen off the radar-what with being called out, etc one must only figure they have been (to this point) literally unable to produce points. Good luck guys.

[Cranium]

Go with the under... SJ is tired and VAN will be rusty..

[D3 Mighty Ducks]

Go with the under... SJ is tired and VAN will be rusty..

Over it is.

[moses millsap]

no clue, but should be a helluva game...tend to think it will be high scoring, b/c i dont trust either goalie, especially not luongo

[window]

vancouver is crazy and they will cover w/ spreads 1.5

[NYER5680]

I will take canucks -1.5 as well small play.

[Canukc]

Over it is.

VAN averaged 4.85/game (5/13 over) while SJ has a 6/13 over so far.
First 2 games each were 1-3 o/u and 3/4 home.
I,m on the home + under.

[thebestthereis]

-170 is too high, value on the sharks for sure. that is why you take vancouver because it makes no sense.

[bigsmitty]

Well losing the SJ moneyline and the OT gig was a bit of a punch to the melon for me. I would complain about the reffing but VAN absolutely dominated that last half. VAN was seriously cranking them in bodychecking, faceoffs and stifling the transitions. That was a quality game on the Canucks behalf, perhaps their best of this playoffs. Cheers

[JuniorAnalyst]

Yea most deserved win by canucks so far. Sedins stepped up and i see more coming from them. Vancover is gonna take series in 5 or 6