NHL Daily Dogs "open" thread (free & in-game discussion)

[Dharmonize]

As I see it now, I might stay away from the pucks altogether today. The Kings ml is tempting, but I´m not sure who´s gonna score for them with Kopitar, Williams and Loktionov out... With no NBA, there´s really nothing to bet on today... I never bet nor follow the NCAAB, but if there was someone reliable to come here and tell me to put money on Butler ml, I´d gladly do so and make it my only bet tonight

[Dharmonize]

Yes, but Bruins actually better on the road this year, slight revenge factor and Rangers on 1 days rest after a big win. I would take the rangers on the ML, tie not that unlikely and Bruins overtime/so record is poor.

GL with the Rangers, in case you´re taking them!

[Dharmonize]

Fook it, there´s only one week left in the regular season... no time to be a hero. Especially when I happen to be an addict, at least in terms of hockey. It´s better to take the Kings at + 150 than taking some ncaab team I know absolutely nothing about. LA, 0.5 unit. GL and g´night!

[Dharmonize]

Yeah, this is what I call total destruction. I knew there was noone to actually score for the Kings, but I wasn´t expecting them to lose 6:1 Nevermind. If I had taken Butler, I would have lost anyway, so one way or another I was gonna lose yesterday...

[Dharmonize]

I like the Leafs, Sens and Jackets today... possibly also Blackhawks and Thrashers.

[jonnyboy21]

Hmm, I really like Dallas tonight man. Columbus have absolutely nothing to play for and for Dallas it's the complete opposite! The Jackets are probably gonna have a rookie in goal too..

[Dharmonize]

Hmm, I really like Dallas tonight man. Columbus have absolutely nothing to play for and for Dallas it's the complete opposite! The Jackets are probably gonna have a rookie in goal too..

Yeah, Dallas has had something to play for in the last two weeks or so, but they haven´t really played accordingly, have they? Anyhow, I see your reasoning... both these teams have played like shit lately...

[jonnyboy21]

Yeah, Dallas has had something to play for in the last two weeks or so, but they haven´t really played accordingly, have they? Anyhow, I see your reasoning... both these teams have played like shit lately...

Yeah they had some bad results but they're usually better at home than on the road. It's more about who are they playing tonight though, it's just a game they have to win and I can't see them not doing it. Columbus will have a makeshift team with an inexperienced goalie, it's gonna be a big crowd cheering the Stars on and I can only see it going one way bro..

[Dharmonize]

Alright, I´ll pass on that game, although I can smell a spoiler there So now I´m gonna have to find something else... I came home late and missed the start of the Leafs´game...

[jonnyboy21]

Well I can't think of a better spot for my own personal redemption tonight.....Vancouver against Edmonton again......you can guess what's going to be appearing as my pick, can't you

[Dharmonize]

Well I can't think of a better spot for my own personal redemption tonight.....Vancouver against Edmonton again......you can guess what's going to be appearing as my pick, can't you

I had no doubt about it, knew it all day long!! GL!

[Dharmonize]

Atlanta Thrashers, 1 unit, GL!

[Dharmonize]

3-0 WTF??!!!

[Dharmonize]

Oilers vs. Canucks, over 5.5, 1 unit.

[Dharmonize]

Are those a..holes from Atlanta on the ice, or are they sniffing coke in a locker room?? Sure they were toast after the first, I´m an idiot for taking them, my fault. But that still doesn´t mean they need to make me wanna fookin´puke

[Dharmonize]

I guess I´d better go bury myself six feet under with my picks today...

[Dharmonize]

Oh no... no...

[Dharmonize]

What an awful night... not because I lost 2 units, screw them... but I´ve got bad, BAD feeling about how it all went... There are losing picks and losing picks... Some picks lose by just a goal. Even though such losses hurt, you can at least console yourself that they had a good shot. But what about nights like this, when your picks are sooo way off...? I´m going to bed to sleep it off...good night, sbr

[jonnyboy21]

Hindsight is a wonderful thing, but seeing as I was so confident in the Stars, I don't know why I didn't put the big play on their PL rather than the Canucks, makes so much more sense. Home team against a totally demotivated opponent ...that deserved 10 units, not the Nucks!

[Dharmonize]

Hindsight is a wonderful thing, but seeing as I was so confident in the Stars, I don't know why I didn't put the big play on their PL rather than the Canucks, makes so much more sense. Home team against a totally demotivated opponent ...that deserved 10 units, not the Nucks!

Yeah, it wasn´t the best time to take the Nucks with the Presidents´ trophy already home and the play-offs ahead. All they care about now is saving some energy and protecting their key players. On the other hand, I could hardly imagine the Oilers beating them twice in a row... Anyway, the Stars were a great pick, you saved me a unit, thanx. Although you lost big on the Nucks, you were at least right about many plays, unlike me. Take comfort in that, sonny! And no worries, the play-offs will make up for it!

After the previous night, I´m seriously considering taking a few days off and starting new and fresh next week.

[odog11]

Don't take the night off, seems there are lots of "juicy" looking dogs out there tonight, 2 or 3 of which could hit. My plan is to pick 1 or 2 "most likely" to hit and make a moderate play on them. Even if you are not going to make a play, what would you rank as the two best plays among these and what would you rule out?

Islanders +200
Panters +260
Blues +180
Oil +250
Leafs +125

[dvw5bf]

Don't take the night off, seems there are lots of "juicy" looking dogs out there tonight, 2 or 3 of which could hit. My plan is to pick 1 or 2 "most likely" to hit and make a moderate play on them. Even if you are not going to make a play, what would you rank as the two best plays among these and what would you rule out?

Islanders +200
Panters +260
Blues +180
Oil +250
Leafs +125

Like the blues at that number even tho they played last night, usually play finesse teams very physical

[Dharmonize]

I feel like playing some fav pucklines (Chicago, Calgary) instead of dogs today As for the dogs you´ve chosen, I believe the Isles, Panthers and Leafs have a decent chance. Been thinking about taking the Isles and Panthers since I woke up.

[Dharmonize]

As for the Blues, I am personally fond of this team, no doubt about it. But what exactly should be their motivation here?

[Dharmonize]

Florida, 0.5 unit. Vokoun might be out. However, the Panthers suck with or without him anyway... I can only rely on the Caps´tired legs after knocking out the Leafs yesterday. GL!

[Dharmonize]

The Panthers are done. And so am I, if I don´t win the following bet. At least for the regular season

Phoenix Coyotes, 1 unit. GL!

[Dharmonize]

Not a single dog came through last night, all home teams won. Screw this! I´m telling you, guys, the very ending of the season is not a good time for dogs. Those who have already secured their play-off spot concentrate only on the postseason, the others play because they have to, but with their minds already on holidays. Only the games with teams still feeding hope or those who want to improve their position and change their standings (if possible) in order to face different opponent have some value.

[Crayzee]

does anybody here think minnesota +200 is a good play tonite
it seems like vancouver has everything sewed up and havent played well last few games
are they resting players/ going thru motions?

[Dharmonize]

does anybody here think minnesota +200 is a good play tonite

Anything is possible these days. The Nucks have no motivation whatsoever. Minny neither, although their reasons are, of course, totally different. If you put like half a unit on Minny, you can lose it or win twice as much. Ask yourself if you´re willing to risk it I´d play the Wild myself, but I´ve been throwing too much money out of the window on the dogs with only mathematical value. There´s simply no way to cap such game, or if there is, it´s not known to me. GL!

[Dharmonize]

I simply couldn´t miss a chance of spoiler and put 1 unit on Colorado. I know it´s probably more stupid than just a naive bet... anyhow.. GL!

[Dharmonize]

Oh yeah, toast again after the firstAm I never gonna learn to listen to my own advice? And Atlanta? Had them the other night, they played like shite... today I think there´s no point in taking them against the Rangers... yes, of course they show up and win... ugly

[Dharmonize]

Minnesota, 1 unit. Fook it!

[ncsubowen]

I'm on the under cause I don't think Van can cover 5 goals by themselves and lets be honest, Minn isn't going to score in this game.

[Dharmonize]

I'm on the under cause I don't think Van can cover 5 goals by themselves and lets be honest, Minn isn't going to score in this game.

Congrats in case it was set at u5.5

[snapperman2]

I think the Atlanta Thrashers will win tonight! Dharmonize, What do you think?