Lets talk Kings/Sharks

5dimes currently has the series priced at -140, from -150 when I checked last night.

• Sharks swept through round 1/Kings lost the first 2 before winning 4 straight
• Season series was split 2-2 with the home team winning all 4 games
• 2 games with a total of 5 goals, and 2 games with a total of 7 goals
• Sharks have 3 more days of rest than the Kings. How does that come in to play? Too much rest or good for them?

Sure i'm a Kings homer, but it seems like the Kings found their groove after game 2 of the first round. I'm not surprised the Canucks were swept so not too impressed with that series win for the Sharks. Give me some non-homer input my dudes. GL

Can't give a non homer point of view but do believe home ice a big advantage here

i like the kings.

Originally Posted by Vegas39

Can't give a non homer point of view but do believe home ice a big advantage here

Agreed. If it goes to 7 i'll be in Vegas for game 6 and game 7 will be on my birthday back in LA. Bummed I have to sell tonight's tickets.

I think these two have been the best two home teams this season, so it could be a real homer battle and seems likely it'll go the limit of 7 games, or at least to 6 games. Teams that have had first round sweeps since the lockout are 2-5 in the 2nd round, so I'll go with the Kings and home-ice advantage.

This round:
2009 Stanley Cup Champs vs 1927 Champs
2011 Champs vs 1994 Champs
2010 Champs vs 2008 Champs
2012 Champs vs...the Sharks

sharkies +140 game 1

Originally Posted by Aaron McCrevice

sharkies +140 game 1

For why?

Originally Posted by riffraff24

For why?

I believe Sharkies defense is better than Kings.

My sources indicate Sharkies should be priced no higher than +125

Originally Posted by Aaron McCrevice

I believe Sharkies defense is better than Kings.

My sources indicate Sharkies should be priced no higher than +125

Based on head to head this year I'd say not.

kings 13 goals

sharks 11

both teams great at home but mediocre on road.

Ill take the Kings series again. Kings should be good for game 1 too as I think SJ will be a little rusty.

Queens

Some strange lines for the player props in this game.

Brown over 2.5 shots for even $$??? He's usually set at 3 minimum.
Thornton is usually 1.5, but line is currently 2.5. I like the under there.
Might even go for Couture over 2.5. Kid is in beast mode.

Though there should be no reason for pros to not benefit from having extra rest, somehow the 'rust' always seems to add weight and slow 'em down 'til they get back in the groove. With that, plus odds are will be a low scoring game with superb goaltending, and expecting a conservative start to this important Series opener ... am using the Jose PL @ -240.

Under 5 +120