[PorkChop]

I'm seeing in Vegas Dallas at 2-1 and St Louis at 9-4 to come out of the West and Dallas 4-1 and St Louis 5-1 to win it all.

Only series price I've seen shows a pick em between the two.

St Louis an underdog in Dallas for game 1, of course, but not by much, in the neighborhood of +110.

I'm not trying to argue PorkChop, I just see this race to the finals a little differently right now.

Dallas could be in trouble here.



Edit: Pinny has the Blues favored for the series -115/+102. Dallas +102 and the better than 2-1 we can online for them to come out of the West just feels a bit like a sucker bet to me, right now.

Couldn't agree more.

Im riding Dallas and crossing my fingers every game. This isn't my pick or angled. This was information that was relayed to me which I played. (As you know my pick was Anaheim).

I do think Dallas gets to the WCF, from there, complete tossup. Looking at this from the outside, I don't think there is one clear cut favorite in the Western Conference you can make the "easiest" case for.

[Coolice]

For what's it worth,.... IMO, Hockey being a game of momentum and timing lends itself to the Penguins quite possibly surprising the Capitals with a few quick victories. Washington's offense just isn't that overpowering and yet the Penguins can score 4 or 5 goals in a game quite often. Yes, Wash has a great defense, but is it enough to overcome their lack of scoring.? Crosby & Co. will be quite a challenge to overcome, maybe even winning in 6 games. On the other side, the Bruise, I mean Blues are very solid on D, very physical while Dallas D is giving up too many goals. I'll be very surprised if the Blues don't get to the Stanley Cup finals no matter who wins Sharks/Predators series. Speaking of momentum & timing, Islanders are in high gear, winning series vs Tampa Bay would not surprise me. Then getting past Penguins to reach Cup finals would. Washington have had a great year and if they are ever going to get to the finals , this would be the year. A Blues vs Capitals Cup would be very exciting. Don't have much faith in Nashville or San Jose, just not consistent enough although I would expect this series to go 7 games with outcome decided in OT.

[ThaWoj]

I don't care what u bet or what futures you have because that doesn't affect me. but don't disrespect other poster's picks and then get defensive about your own. Good luck with your bets though..

[PorkChop]

Hope you Gentlemen got Pittsburgh + before the series, or after Game 1.

I doubled up again after they lost Game 1. penetrating comical.

Dallas should take Game 3 of their series without a problem.

It's starting to align..

[PorkChop]

Team	Odds
Washington Capitals	+375
Pittsburgh Penguins	+375
St. Louis Blues	+475
Dallas Stars	+500
San Jose Sharks	+625
New York Islanders	+850
Nasvhille Predators	+850
Tampa Bay Lightning	+1200

[PorkChop]

For what's it worth,.... IMO, Hockey being a game of momentum and timing lends itself to the Penguins quite possibly surprising the Capitals with a few quick victories. Washington's offense just isn't that overpowering and yet the Penguins can score 4 or 5 goals in a game quite often. Yes, Wash has a great defense, but is it enough to overcome their lack of scoring.? Crosby & Co. will be quite a challenge to overcome, maybe even winning in 6 games. On the other side, the Bruise, I mean Blues are very solid on D, very physical while Dallas D is giving up too many goals. I'll be very surprised if the Blues don't get to the Stanley Cup finals no matter who wins Sharks/Predators series. Speaking of momentum & timing, Islanders are in high gear, winning series vs Tampa Bay would not surprise me. Then getting past Penguins to reach Cup finals would. Washington have had a great year and if they are ever going to get to the finals , this would be the year. A Blues vs Capitals Cup would be very exciting. Don't have much faith in Nashville or San Jose, just not consistent enough although I would expect this series to go 7 games with outcome decided in OT.

Washington was never beating Pittsburgh.

[jjgold]

True...watching games Pitt looks too damn good


Wash soft

[PorkChop]

Washington was never beating Pittsburgh.

Crown Pitt.

Dallas next. Looks like they'll have to win tonight.

[Coolice]

Easiest money coming in next Penguins/Capitals game. When Michael Spinks fought Mike Tyson he was completely intimidated, no confidence, petrified with fear. He had swallowed the hype, convinced Tyson would hurt him. The Capitals will turn into Michael Spinks right before your very eyes Thursday night.

[PorkChop]

Easiest money coming in next Penguins/Capitals game. When Michael Spinks fought Mike Tyson he was completely intimidated, no confidence, petrified with fear. He had swallowed the hype, convinced Tyson would hurt him. The Capitals will turn into Michael Spinks right before your very eyes Thursday night.

Agreed Washington wins tomorrow, but losing the series back in Pitt.

[PorkChop]

ODDS TO WIN THE 2015-16 NHL STANLEY CUP FINALS

Team	Odds
Pittsburgh Penguins	11/5
Dallas Stars	7/2
St Louis Blues	9/2
San Jose Sharks	11/2
Washington Capitals	13/2
Tampa Bay Lightning	8/1
Nashville Predators	12/1
New York Islanders	14/1

[PorkChop]

Now Vegas knows it.

[Coolice]

Series ends NEXT game,.... Down goes Spinks,....

[PorkChop]

Haters got really quiet in this thread.

[Aye J Mac]

Vegas calling for game 7???

[PorkChop]

Vegas calling for game 7???

Stars moneyline again.

[PorkChop]

Series ends NEXT game,.... Down goes Spinks,....

Nope

[RollinDo]

I think Pens take this one...everyone knew it was Caps last game.
Pens know this is their best chance or else they may be screwed.
With that said, Caps don't go down easy - Pens win by 1 at most here...maybe OT.

[PorkChop]

I think Pens take this one...everyone knew it was Caps last game.
Pens know this is their best chance or else they may be screwed.
With that said, Caps don't go down easy - Pens win by 1 at most here...maybe OT.

I have weird feeling Caps take 6 tonight and Pens close in 7.

Pens win series no matter what, just starting to lean in Game 7.

[jjgold]

Porky let me know when you're back in Vegas

[PorkChop]

Porky let me know when you're back in Vegas

I wake up here everyday Pal.

[Manny0825]

Im on u5 in caps/pens. You like?

[PorkChop]

Im on u5 in caps/pens. You like?

Not one game has gone over 5. Have to think there will be one of these to go over..

[Aye J Mac]

Stars moneyline again.

Looking good! Public all over St. Louis game 7 so far

[PorkChop]

Looking good! Public all over St. Louis game 7 so far

Absolutely love it. Cannot believe its -110

[RollinDo]

Absolutely love it. Cannot believe its -110

Not sure what to do to hedge my +665 bet for Stars to win the Western Conf.
Maybe just let it ride...but hate for Blues to take Gm 7 and not get anything in return.
Maybe Blues +1 would work - if Stars win by 1, no harm done, and if Blues win, get half of my wager back.
If Blues lose by more than 1, little sting, but not major as long as Stars go on to win the West.

[PorkChop]

Not sure what to do to hedge my +665 bet for Stars to win the Western Conf.
Maybe just let it ride...but hate for Blues to take Gm 7 and not get anything in return.
Maybe Blues +1 would work - if Stars win by 1, no harm done, and if Blues win, get half of my wager back.
If Blues lose by more than 1, little sting, but not major as long as Stars go on to win the West.

Well they are 5/1 today (before tomorrow Game 7), to win the Stanley Cup.

More or less (in my opinion) your holding +665 ticket on tomorrow Stars ML, which is at -110. Congrats

[PorkChop]

ODDS TO WIN THE 2015-16 NHL STANLEY CUP FINALS

Team	Odds
Pittsburgh Penguins	11/4
Dallas Stars	4/1
St Louis Blues	9/2
Tampa Bay Lightning	5/1
Washington Capitals	5/1
San Jose Sharks	11/2
Nashville Predators	12/1

[Booya711]

My stars future is still alive

[PorkChop]

My stars future is still alive

What number do you have?

[RollinDo]

Well they are 5/1 today (before tomorrow Game 7), to win the Stanley Cup.

More or less (in my opinion) your holding +665 ticket on tomorrow Stars ML, which is at -110. Congrats

Thanks...guess I'll either bet small on Blues or just let it ride.
I do believe if Stars get past Blues, they win the West, and that futures bet is a much-needed boost for me.

[RollinDo]

Btw - I don't bet Stanley Cup futures...great plus $, but why not get a little less for the team to just make it to the Cup rather than to win it all?

[PorkChop]

Btw - I don't bet Stanley Cup futures...great plus $, but why not get a little less for the team to just make it to the Cup rather than to win it all?

Because in Dallas' case they're 2/1 to win West and 5/1 to win Cup. 5/1 is worth the extra series risk.

[Coolice]

VERY surprised Spinks didn't go down last game,... has me thinkin ... Ali, "I'm makin a comeback." Tonight will be a game for the ages.

[opie1988]

Whoever wins tomorrow night, wins the Stanley Cup. Neither Preds nor Sharks can hang with either of these teams.

Stars or Blues flog whoever comes out of the East. No question.

See y'all at the pay window.