US vs norway

JumpoffJoeBeezy · 02-18-10, 04:37 AM

Whats the line?

juuso · 02-18-10, 06:14 AM

Originally posted by Wind gara

something tells me US will try to show they belong and put shit load of points on them

Took USA -5.5 +115. MY personal estimation is about 52-53% chance of USA covering. +115 price makes it worth a shot to me.

KingKolzig · 02-18-10, 08:30 AM

I was blown away by this spread. I figured it would be USA -4 (-125)............but they think USA is just a half a goal behind Canada? I think Norway +5.5 is the play

Jaug · 02-18-10, 08:38 AM

Crazy price on norway. US -5.5? Wow.

eMdOtkay · 02-18-10, 08:41 AM

The commentators last night said U.S will do the same damage that canada did to norway

maseda17 · 02-18-10, 08:47 AM

I don't know if I see Norway losing by 6 to the US today. I'm leaning Norway +5.5. Norway did play Canada scoreless through one period. They were outshot about 3:1 for the game and shutout but I have to think they get one in the net today. I'm going Norway +5.5.

KingKolzig · 02-18-10, 08:52 AM

Originally posted by Jaug

Crazy price on norway. US -5.5? Wow.

yes but who do you like. i cant tell by your post?

juuso · 02-18-10, 08:58 AM

I think the line is fine. Norway is the weakest team in the tournament and I doubt they'll be able to score more than one goal, maybe two at best. USA should be able to do some damage against them. Also, goal difference has been made very important decider after the preliminary round in this tournament. US will likely play this game full gear and try to show they can compete with the big guys.

jetsjets1028 · 02-18-10, 09:01 AM

usa will completely dominate today i say 7-1

KingKolzig · 02-18-10, 09:03 AM

Originally posted by juuso

I think the line is fine. Norway is the weakest team in the tournament and I doubt they'll be able to score more than one goal, maybe two at best. USA should be able to do some damage against them. Also, goal difference has been made very important decider after the preliminary round in this tournament. US will likely play this game full gear and try to show they can compete with the big guys.

I agree norway really cant generate much offense. I think u7.5 is the best play. I bet it comes down to 7 before gametime, how many people really think we will see 8+ goals in this game? The USA just isnt an explosive team this olympics.

Jaug · 02-18-10, 09:16 AM

Many of the Norwegian players play in Sweden, the 3rd best hockey league in the world. That means they are full blooded pros. Some mentionables:

Hansen, Holtet, Skroder (unfortunately injured in last game), Bastiansen, Ylven, Zuccarello, Holos.

All of these players are among the top 50% best in the Swedish league.

Sure, Norway lacks the star quality. They have got Thoressen who is probably NHL-class but their average player is just below NHL-class. I think this makes them underrated in a huge way, since they are not in NHL, they can't be good players right? Well guess what, they can.

The goalies are are questionable for Norway, I don't really know to much about them.

I've already put down quite alot on Norway +5.5 because I believe Norway is underrated and the US goalies are overrated. I would not recommend betting under since I think Norway scores at least a goal today. GL with your bets.

TheCommish · 02-18-10, 09:39 AM

USA should win by a similar margin as Canada did. Not because they are as good as Canada, but Canada could easily have scored 12 on Norway. It just took them a period to get warmed up.

KingKolzig · 02-18-10, 09:49 AM

Originally posted by TheCommish

USA should win by a similar margin as Canada did. Not because they are as good as Canada, but Canada could easily have scored 12 on Norway. It just took them a period to get warmed up.

yes but USA does not have a single forward as good as Stall or Nash. Nevermind Crosby, Iginla, Thornton, Heatley ect. Completely different offense. Thats why Canada is 7x's the favorite USA is in this tournament.

magynuck · 02-18-10, 09:51 AM

have us -5 plus money

Jaug · 02-18-10, 10:00 AM

I will give anyone US -5.5, +120 for up to 200 points. Post up and bet is on.

Ruifgalmeida · 02-18-10, 10:52 AM

5.5 is avery big line the value is in norway or under

Ruifgalmeida · 02-18-10, 10:57 AM

I got to agree with Kingkolzig, I cant see 8 goals tonight, under 7,5 is my play of the day.

Miser · 02-18-10, 11:20 AM

This will be another drubbing. Team Norway has a bunch of scrubs, no offense, Mrs. Woods. They were lucky to have hung in there with Canada. With one game under their belt the US will be more conformable with each other and this will be an ass kicking.

xxx · 02-18-10, 11:38 AM

dont forget canada scored 8goals in two periods, i think the US can match this in 3periods.

juuso · 02-18-10, 12:06 PM

Hmm, Looks like market is moving against me. Already +130 available for US -5.5. I still like the bet a bit.

cecil127 · 02-18-10, 12:25 PM

ill take the us -5.5 @ (+120)

50 pts.

its on

Jaug · 02-18-10, 01:06 PM

Originally posted by cecil127

ill take the us -5.5 @ (+120)

50 pts.

its on

Sure i'll send you the points.

PuckCoach · 02-18-10, 01:12 PM

KingKolzig

I hear you about the US lacking fire power equal to Canada. However, Stall and Nash ? Langenbrunner has won a cup with 2 teams, I will take him over both. Pavelski, Malone, Brown are my kind of forwards. They are no 8 or Crosby but you win games with them. Johnson on the blue line, watch him today and tell me you wouldn't want him working your crease Ollie.

Coach

cecil127 · 02-18-10, 01:16 PM

jaug, we can work this out afer the game. we all trust each other here and im not so sure i like "winnings" in my account before the games even started. messes with my mojo if ya know what im sayin....

dannynoo · 02-18-10, 01:29 PM

I'm all over norway for this game. The line is too high.

sharpmoney · 02-18-10, 01:38 PM

My least favourite game of the day. Another half goal and I would have been all over Norway. Think they score at least one today. Not really interested in the spread or the total for this one. Gl on your plays for this game.

cecil127 · 02-18-10, 02:16 PM

the more i think about it, the more i like norway. remember folks, miller blows and will let a cheap one or two get by...can the us score 8 on 1 game and a half hour practice? hopefully they've been talkin a lot and not partying a lot

. i hear about that bc chit

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something about the names parise and kane got me thinkin they can clear this one by 6 if everyone clicks. including miller

jaugs offering me better odds than my book so u know i was in...
hey, what odds are you offering for a 3 teamer uscan/rus parlay? i may be up for a small play there as well.

Bsters · 02-18-10, 02:28 PM

USA is going to cover the spread in this game. Switzerland did have Jonas Hiller of the Anaheim Ducks as their goaltender. He beat out J.S. Giguere for that job there. Norway has no NHL players on their team at all.

SolidDala · 02-18-10, 02:37 PM

After seeing that brutal ass whooping in CAN_SWE 13-1 after Sweden won strong the 2 other games, just like Finland, and seeing that USA have brutally beaten China and Russia just like Canada did in there group:

Same Scenario in this game, USA wins by 9-1! Best bet for lowest juice OVER 8!

States and Gretsky land are in a whole other division and perfect time to make money out of it! Haven't bet any game in womens, kick my self for not doing so

Jaug · 02-18-10, 02:40 PM

Originally posted by SolidDala

After seeing that brutal ass whooping in CAN_SWE 13-1 after Sweden won strong the 2 other games, just like Finland, and seeing that USA have brutally beaten China and Russia just like Canada did in there group:

Same Scenario in this game, USA wins by 9-1!

LOL you are looking at womens hockey and betting mens hockey

Jaug · 02-18-10, 02:42 PM

Originally posted by cecil127

the more i think about it, the more i like norway. remember folks, miller blows and will let a cheap one or two get by...can the us score 8 on 1 game and a half hour practice? hopefully they've been talkin a lot and not partying a lot

. i hear about that bc chit

.
something about the names parise and kane got me thinkin they can clear this one by 6 if everyone clicks. including miller

jaugs offering me better odds than my book so u know i was in...
hey, what odds are you offering for a 3 teamer uscan/rus parlay? i may be up for a small play there as well.

You mean straight up? Can't offer you anything on that. 15 minutes to go, let's see who has the winner.

bringdownthehous · 02-18-10, 02:46 PM

guys what do you think bout US giving 1.5 goals 1st period?

Skaramouche · 02-18-10, 02:48 PM

i am on USA covering. -5.5 at +136 i think it is worth a shot. i am not too confident on this one so only wagering $30 to win 42$

i think USA will be out to prove that they belong with canada and russia. they beat the Swiss but it was not very convincing at all. i think the offense should be clicking way more in this game.

cecil127 · 02-18-10, 02:55 PM

i meant with the spread and you offer me the payout...