early Christmas gift

[BadLuckSanta]

Blackhawks -120

[jjgold]

Santa Claus Christmas never comes early you remember what I said after the game

[Goat Milk]

analysis?

[Russian Rocket]

Not everyday would you see Santa betting against his own team...what gives?

I'm on the opposite side of this one






Coach call me....

[BadLuckSanta]

analysis?

the blackhawks are better

[Vegas39]

the blackhawks are better

based on what

LA better in goals for and against and add to that no Keith for Hawks

[shaunovery]

La 7 in a row heating up, Blackhawks playing ok leaning under if anything

[jontebond]

based on what

LA better in goals for and against and add to that no Keith for Hawks

Yeah and Marian Hossa is also going to miss the game, most likely.

[Locke]

Yeah and Marian Hossa is also going to miss the game, most likely.

ya i had to choose between him and jagr to drop in my fantasy league...needless to say, it was an easy decision

[ZdenoK]

Hossa out takes some depth away for Hawks, if I recall correctly he is also top producer in recent mutual games between these two. Despite that it's a miracle how Kings have won 7 straight (okay, most of them were relatively easy opponents) since top line is nowhere to be found, Kopitar the main playmaker has ZERO asists, the only line which is producing is the second line with Lucic, Toffoli and Carter. Toffoli the top scorer, what the penetrate, this will not last a long time and once this line goes dark again bad results will come, unless Gaborik and Kopi start producing. They are lucky they have Quick and gritty phisical playing style which matches well against many teams. I'm waiting for a decent team to show them their place and pound them with 3+ goals. Hawks and Blues have troubles with injuries otherwise I doubt Kings would be a match for these two. I wanted to take Chicago but with Hossa being out I have to decide yet.

[jjgold]

Christmas is in December not early November

[shaunovery]

Quick v Crawford , 2 good goalies bet the under , should be a dandy

[ZdenoK]

Quick v Crawford , 2 good goalies bet the under , should be a dandy

Well, in the past few seasons they played most of the games over but it's true then Kings had better clicking offense and Hawks were more stacked. I believe rested Hawks can score 3 tonight, with their speed and skill they should be able to penetrate Kings' defense. Not sure about Kings how much they can contribute here.

[Vegas39]

[QUOTE=ZdenoK;24749635]Hossa out takes some depth away for Hawks, if I recall correctly he is also top producer in recent mutual games between these two. Despite that it's a miracle how Kings have won 7 straight (okay, most of them were relatively easy opponents) since top line is nowhere to be found, Kopitar the main playmaker has ZERO asists, the only line which is producing is the second line with Lucic, Toffoli and Carter. Toffoli the top scorer, what the penetrate, this will not last a long time and once this line goes dark again bad results will come, unless Gaborik and Kopi start producing. They are lucky they have Quick and gritty phisical playing style which matches well against many teams. I'm waiting for a decent team to show them their place and pound them with 3+ goals. Hawks and Blues have troubles with injuries otherwise I doubt Kings would be a match for these two. I wanted to take Chicago but with Hossa being out I have to decide yet.

/QUOTE]

Just don't think this is a " gift" as the wanna be tout claims. Kings have played more structured since the Lucic move to Carter line. Plus Z not like during streak they beat all bad teams. Beat Minny,SJ, Winnipeg and Preds. All who most likely make playoffs

[Jones10]

Game is just a coin flip to me. Better off no play and just enjoy a great game.

[ZdenoK]

Just don't think this is a " gift" as the wanna be tout claims. Kings have played more structured since the Lucic move to Carter line. Plus Z not like during streak they beat all bad teams. Beat Minny,SJ, Winnipeg and Preds. All who most likely make playoffs

San Jose is hurting with injuries, check their record lately, I considered them a weaker opponent. Minny and Preds games were all close, two decided in OT which could have gone either way with 3 on 3 and vs Jets was even until final minutes, then Kings took the lead and scored 2 empty netters in the end. They even caught a break in Edmonton with the final second "Quick save" going in their favor. They've been scoring goals due to over-efficient powerplay and chemistry of 2nd line. Without support from the first line I don't think this can last. Chicago should be able to outscore them, so far they were a diferent team at home ice, a much better one than on the road.

Quick and Crawford have awful SV% facing eachother in the past few seasons as shaunovery has suggested under.

[Vegas39]

San Jose is hurting with injuries, check their record lately, I considered them a weaker opponent. Minny and Preds games were all close, two decided in OT which could have gone either way with 3 on 3 and vs Jets was even until final minutes, then Kings took the lead and scored 2 empty netters in the end. They even caught a break in Edmonton with the final second "Quick save" going in their favor. They've been scoring goals due to over-efficient powerplay and chemistry of 2nd line. Without support from the first line I don't think this can last. Chicago should be able to outscore them, so far they were a diferent team at home ice, a much better one than on the road.

Quick and Crawford have awful SV% facing eachother in the past few seasons as shaunovery has suggested under.

Yeah my kings bet a homer play but feel this is a close one goal game. Could be wrong but cant wait to see

[ZdenoK]

Yeah my kings bet a homer play but feel this is a close one goal game. Could be wrong but cant wait to see

I think it will be a close game as well but all the lucky bounces can't go their way, Chicago is skilled enough to finish it properly in the end.

[trobin31]

Santa this thread is offensive to all Jews on sbr who celebrate Hannaka and Afro-Americans on kwankza.

[UncleChael]

3-1 Kings.

[Mr Handsome]

Out of the 3 game on the board, this is the only one I wouldn't touch, to close to call. I know dallas and Vancouver or about minus 150$, but that the way I would go.
I think tonight dallas at minus 1.5 and Tha canucks is the bet.
BOL to all

[Vegas39]

I think it will be a close game as well but all the lucky bounces can't go their way, Chicago is skilled enough to finish it properly in the end.

good teams create their own luck and bad teams do too i suppose

[Goat Milk]

Kopitar is one of the best players in the league.

His points will come eventually.

[jjgold]

People still don't realize how NHL is a death trap

[sweethook]

lines to low . hmmm

[sweethook]

People still don't realize how NHL is a death trap

you mean the fukin NBA

[Goat Milk]

lines to low . hmmm

Why? Line looks spot on. Kings right now the better team (if you factor in no Keith and no Hossa -- that's two of Chicago's top 5 players) but slight home ice advantage. Close game. Tough call. Who do you like?

[Vegas39]

People still don't realize how NHL is a death trap

as opposed to those that bet mets or packers last night

[Vegas39]

lines to low . hmmm

was higher kings getting bet today

[ZdenoK]

I'm staying away, huge reversal in favor of Kings. I thought it's because Hossa is out but he shouldn't move the line that much.

[Vegas39]

I'm staying away, huge reversal in favor of Kings. I thought it's because Hossa is out but he shouldn't move the line that much.

think a combination of things

Hosa out

Other Hawks injuries

People riding Kings streak

[ZdenoK]

think a combination of things

Hosa out

Other Hawks injuries

People riding Kings streak

No, more people are on Hawks so the reversal is that more suspicious.

[Vegas39]

No, more people are on Hawks so the reversal is that more suspicious.

people maybe , depends where larger money is.


Good game so far

each has hit post

[jjgold]

not looking good early

[Vegas39]

Quick pissed