I'm 2x more excited for USA vs CANADA then the Superbowl

Wheell · 02-27-10, 12:47 AM

Luongo. Canada will be around a 2-1 favorite, but they should be a 5-2 favorite. I'm going to be on Canada.

Wrigley · 02-27-10, 12:49 AM

Canada will win 5-2 my prediction, but id take a NFL Sunday over the hockey anytime of the year

Powderguy · 02-27-10, 12:50 AM

Only happens once every 4 years, GONNA BE A HUGE EVENT!

INVEGA MAN · 02-27-10, 12:50 AM

I am not that excited but will bet and watch

Snowball · 02-27-10, 12:50 AM

Oh Canada is my bet.

bigbank · 02-27-10, 12:59 AM

hell yeah i'm with you fish

Go USA

OMGRandyJackson · 02-27-10, 01:00 AM

obv. my home country will win here. Though Slovakia played a hard last 5min.

hels · 02-27-10, 01:30 AM

Canada at 5/2 ??? US did own them in the round robin and were overly convincing versus the Fins.

Canada couldn't maintain their pressure against the Slovaks (although they did dominate the first 2 1/2 periods) and the game finished a hell of alot closer than it should have.

I hate to say this being a Canadian boy and a huge Canada fan, but the value will be with the US. Therefore, this game will be a noplay for me. Being in Australia now anyways this game will give me a legit excuse to drink at 6:15 in the morning before going to teach at my highschool.... definitely a good example I'm sitting for the kids eh

diamond · 02-27-10, 01:35 AM

Luuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu...actuall y in the first game Luongo played, our local commentator was in shock why the homecrowd was booing Luongo..

Sawyer · 02-27-10, 03:36 AM

My pick is USA ML +200 @ Betsson

THE PROFIT · 02-27-10, 03:38 AM

I have never wagered on a hockey game but I will put a very small wager on the US

bigbank · 02-27-10, 03:41 AM

Originally posted by hels

Canada at 5/2 ??? US did own them in the round robin and were overly convincing versus the Fins.

Being in Australia now anyways this game will give me a legit excuse to drink at 6:15 in the morning before going to teach at my highschool.... definitely a good example I'm sitting for the kids eh

rerics · 02-27-10, 03:48 AM

I'm going to stay on the sideline on this one betting-wise, and just enjoy the game. Should be entertaining. Canada will sure be pissed if it's a repeat of the last match-up.

byronbb · 02-27-10, 04:15 AM

The NHL and Gary the Count Betman are also very pleased for this matchup. If I was not Canadian I would get on the USA because there will be so much value. This is a game of two top flight NHL teams the line should never be -200/+200. BetFair is floating -150 which makes more sense.

nope my bad (decimals suck) they have -200...what do I know...

jjgold · 02-27-10, 08:04 AM

Most people can care less about this game

NBC would get better ratings on a game like Detroit vs Buffalo in NFL

Fishhead · 02-27-10, 08:28 AM

Originally posted by jjgold

Most people can care less about this game

NBC would get better ratings on a game like Detroit vs Buffalo in NFL

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Richkas · 02-27-10, 08:31 AM

It should be a great game.

mrmarket · 02-27-10, 08:32 AM

Go Canada!

I see value in the US at +200

Betting on the O if it opens at 5.5 or maybe 6.

jagaf22 · 02-27-10, 08:34 AM

Originally posted by jjgold

Most people can care less about this game

NBC would get better ratings on a game like Detroit vs Buffalo in NFL

Hankie Weber this game will kill TV ratings one of the most watched Olympic events of all time. Watch and see pal!

Fishhead · 02-27-10, 08:37 AM

Originally posted by jagaf22

Hankie Weber this game will kill TV ratings one of the most watched Olympic events of all time. Watch and see pal!

Yes, not sure what JJ is smoking these days.

I spoke with him last evening and he told me he hasn't watched one minute of the OLYMPICS.

These OLYMPICS have been just incredibly great and to have USA facing CANADA in hockey for the Gold is the icing on the cake.

3PtShooter · 02-27-10, 08:44 AM

usa usa usa usa

jjgold · 02-27-10, 09:02 AM

Guys this is not even close to a re creation of our last hockey gold, we had HS and college kids against a fukkin pro hockey machine in Russia, us winning would not be some great feat, it is a playoff hockey nhl game thats all..

I will be watching golf, tennis and baskets

Fishhead · 02-27-10, 09:12 AM

Originally posted by jjgold

Guys this is not even close to a re creation of our last hockey gold, we had HS and college kids against a fukkin pro hockey machine in Russia, us winning would not be some great feat, it is a playoff hockey nhl game thats all..

I will be watching golf, tennis and baskets

Nobody is saying that a USA win would be a greater accomplishment then the USA upset of the SOVIET UNION 30 years ago.

What most everyone is saying though, is that this is going to be a great, great hockey game with OLYMPIC GOLD on the line.

By the way, hockey in the olympics is WAY BETTER now that the NHL stars can compete.

The hockey in these Olympics has been just flat out outstanding..........SLOVAKIA really did themselves proud in this tourney.

I'm already looking forward to the hockey in the 2014 games.

Make no mistake about it, this is HUGE HUGE HUGE game tommorrow, more so for team Canada and I would expect some astounding TV numbers coming out of Canada......and in USA for that matter.

GREAT GAME ON TAP FOLKS!

gr1624 · 02-27-10, 09:25 AM

Hope I am wrong but I feel they get to Miller early and USA has a long day. Something like 5-1. But I will cheering hard for the red, white, and blue

Fishhead · 02-27-10, 09:28 AM

Originally posted by gr1624

Hope I am wrong but I feel they get to Miller early and USA has a long day. Something like 5-1. But I will cheering hard for the red, white, and blue

Not a bad prediction..........

I'm guessing 4-2 Canada............hoping the USA can keep it close so we can have an entertaining game.

jjgold · 02-27-10, 09:36 AM

Over if you make a bet, defense has been pathetic in these games

Fishhead · 02-27-10, 09:38 AM

Originally posted by jjgold

Over if you make a bet, defense has been pathetic in these games

No it hasn't!

StraitShooter · 02-27-10, 09:41 AM

yes-I too am looking very much forward to picking the right side and watching..

I just noticed too that the Bronze Medal game is tonight according to the sbr book which has the lines

Feb 2755SLOVAKIA
o5½+115+110
10:00 PM 56FINLAND
u5½-135-130

Fishhead · 02-27-10, 09:42 AM

Originally posted by StraitShooter

yes-I too am looking very much forward to picking the right side and watching..

I just noticed too that the Bronze Medal game is tonight according to the sbr book which has the lines

Feb 2755SLOVAKIA
o5½+115+110
10:00 PM 56FINLAND
u5½-135-130

This is a great matchup.......FINLAND seems to love winning BRONZE MEDALS............but this SLOVAKIA team is really, really talented and good!!

GREAT GAME ON TAP

Shortstop · 02-27-10, 09:42 AM

Should be a great game!

StraitShooter · 02-27-10, 09:48 AM

Originally posted by Fishhead

This is a great matchup.......FINLAND seems to love winning BRONZE MEDALS............but this SLOVAKIA team is really, really talented and good!!

GREAT GAME ON TAP

I agree..should be a great game..good match up on paper

Ya never know..One team may win by 4 goals or it can go OT

Least its hockey and you can bet on it

MC PICKS · 02-27-10, 10:05 AM

US gets it done. Younger and hungrier than the canadiens. And you could drive a tank at the net and ryan miller would find a way to stop it. 2-1 or 3-2 final. Will be as big as the game in 80.

jagaf22 · 02-27-10, 10:12 AM

Originally posted by Fishhead

This is a great matchup.......FINLAND seems to love winning BRONZE MEDALS............but this SLOVAKIA team is really, really talented and good!!

GREAT GAME ON TAP

I like really like Slovakia tonight. They have been SOLID through the tournament. At + money you have to pound them.

podunk · 02-27-10, 10:35 AM

USA!