2009 Season opener: Blues vs. Detroit In Sweden

[TWG1992]

Are any of you guys going to be betting this game? I might risk a little on the Blues who have pretty much dominated their preseason (4-1-1; 5-1-1 if you count the Sweden team they played tuesday). Detroit has 6 players who are from Sweden (8 I believe on their roster) that will be playing Friday and Saturday. On the contrast, the Blues only have 1 in Berglund. Will that give the Blues an advantage at least in the first game having less nerves with not having as many players (especially star players) from their home country?

I'm a diehard Blues fan, so it's a tough call to bet on the Wings here on a national showcase.

Thoughts?

[Unitage]

Ill bet it, but this games on Friday.
Blues should have good value.
Thursdays games are the season opener.

[TWG1992]

Ill bet it, but this games on Friday. Blues should have good value. Thursdays games are the season opener.

I'll edit that now. My brain is always in a funk after midnight.

[spicolijr]

tis true blues looking good this season...but i always dont like betting on the 1st couple of games. though home openers are always nice and full of hard play

[Panekkkk]

I might throw down on the Blues. Det has been really stung by injuries to many of their top guys. Even though they're expected to make a return, there is definite value in taking the Blues in this game IMO. Blues are younger and may just be able to sneak a win here. Only thing worrying me is that the site is Sweden which is practically home ice for DET lol

[Atlantic]

Yeah, if I take anything it will be the Blues. Detroit line will be too high most likely. Blues have a good, young team to watch out for. Osgood will obviously not be in playoff form, I think STL will win a close game.

[suicideking08]

Yeah, I agree it's going to be a close game. The blues are going to be on their A game, Andy Murray has done amazing things for this team. I'm a diehard fan as well and I know they'll battle hard here in the season opener. I'm leaning toward a blues bet..i'm sure the wings will be wayy overpriced.

[Panekkkk]

Go for the +1.5 PL at best. Playing in Sweden might give the wings a boost. Lidstrom, Zetterberg, Holmstrom, Kronwall, Johan Franzen = Swedes so there might be a ton of fan support for the Wings.

[eastvan09]

The Wings have several Swedes playing in their home country. Throw in a few Finns with family traveling from Finland and the Wings will have home advantage. I have not looked at the odds yet. This game will be close, and Osgood can inconsistent in net. I'm leaving this game alone (atleast until I see the odds).