1. 01-02-12 01:25 PM #1
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    NHL Winter Classic - For You Hockey Lovers Out There "THE TOTAL"

    Just from the top of my head... I don't believe the OVER has ever one yet. You can hurry up and check the data. But if you don't know the science behind it... I will let you know.

    Ice needs to be at an extreme cold temperature for skilled players to skate their best. If the temp is anywhere around the 35 degree mark or higher... the ice breaks up... causing slush and a slow skating surface. Also, the puck isn't crisp... thus pass to pass... stick/puck handling skills.... and skating are at a negative. (Yes, they have even tried to freeze all the pucks... and that doesn't work either.) They have tried throughout the years to bring in machines to keep the ice cold... THIS DOESN'T WORK. It's not like at an arena setting where you can keep the humidity levels low inside a building. Outside is totally different.

    With all of this in mind... oddsmakers have trouble each year on the total with this game. The only way this game goes over is with a massive amount of power plays including a few 5 on 3's. Do you go with the trend??? TAKING THE UNDER... or will VEGAS allow the OVER today?

    If you guys are wondering how cold the surface temp of the ice should be??? How about the arenas in Detroit and Edmonton... who keep the ice around 6 degrees. You guys do the math. The current outdoor temp at 2:25 EST is 40 degrees.
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  2. 01-02-12 01:27 PM #2
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  3. 01-02-12 01:28 PM #3
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    Ok... how many classic games??? So far??? We have 1 over?
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  4. 01-02-12 01:32 PM #4
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    interesting

    the under was like -154 at pinny on the overnight though, now its -139 so someone thought the over 5.5 at big plus odds was worth a bet

    but great analysis and writeup
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  5. 01-02-12 01:32 PM #5
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    You make some valid points. But the game was pushed back to 3pm because of the glares on the ice cause by the sun on this fine Philadelphia afternoon. They anticipate the 3pm start will alleviate this. I'm not so sure. In the 1st period before the sun starts to set I can invision an extra goal or two due to visibility issues for the goalies. I honestly see 2-2 after 1st period.
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  6. 01-02-12 01:36 PM #6
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    A little breezy fairly chilly also

    UNDER
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  7. 01-02-12 01:36 PM #7
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    Bryz not playing. Bobo in net.
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  8. 01-02-12 01:46 PM #8
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    nice post op. was wondering why the number looked like that but i suppose thats pretty good reason. it would normally be 6 or minus for sure with these two offenses.
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  9. 01-02-12 01:48 PM #9
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    i went with neither team scoring 3 goals (+290) and flyers winning by 1 goal @ almost (+333)~11/4 both @ bodog....
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  10. 01-02-12 01:51 PM #10
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    Lots of Canadians and Russians in this one they're used to the cold. 40 is T-shirt and shorts weather for myself personally
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    We like the UNDER
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  12. 01-02-12 03:51 PM #12
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    Winter Classic is for pussies

    The Heritage Classic (with Gretzky and Oilers/Habs will never be topped).

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  13. 01-02-12 06:32 PM #13
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    Did the Under Win Again???? It's magic.
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  14. 01-02-12 11:35 PM #14
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    played the adjusted over at 4.5, was looking dicey for a while but it eventually cashed.
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