Does Opie Put 5k On Dallas Stars Tonght??

opie1988 · 03-08-12, 07:52 AM

This is a tough spot for Dallas. They just swept 3 games on their Western Canada swing, so the first game backafter a road trip is always a possible let down game. San Jose has certainly struggled as of late, but they've had the Stars number all year.

Dallas really needs to win this game to put some distance between them and the Sharks In the Pacific division race. Like it or not, Lehtonen has been the best goalie in hockey over the past few weeks, so I expect another strong showing from him.

I can definitely see myself throwing a couple of c-notes down on Dallas tonite.

milwaukee mike · 03-08-12, 08:01 AM

sorry opie but i think the sharks dominate this one too

san jose "fell apart" mostly due to shots not finding the net, they are still playing quite well if you watch the games

the main reason for the sharks slide though is that i was wearing a sharks jersey and rubbing it in to the minnesota wild fans when the sharks took a quick 2-0 lead, then blew that game by giving up 2 goals right near the end.

hopefully both these teams make the playoffs

BIGDAY · 03-08-12, 08:05 AM

Interesting game and line. Staying away.

Statman · 03-08-12, 08:29 AM

Not sure if it's the "easiest" game all year but will take a look given the virtually zero juice offering on either side. Good luck in your plays..

opie1988 · 03-08-12, 08:33 AM

Originally posted by milwaukee mike

sorry opie but i think the sharks dominate this one too

san jose "fell apart" mostly due to shots not finding the net, they are still playing quite well if you watch the games

the main reason for the sharks slide though is that i was wearing a sharks jersey and rubbing it in to the minnesota wild fans when the sharks took a quick 2-0 lead, then blew that game by giving up 2 goals right near the end.

hopefully both these teams make the playoffs

Yeah.....I don't think so, Mikey.

Maybe you jinxed that one, but what about the other 6 out of the past 10 those fukks have lost?

I'll have you know I have worn the same Stars t-shirt for the past 8 games, in which they've gone 7-0-1. It has yet to be washed. So good luck getting past that, pal.

jjgold · 03-08-12, 08:38 AM

I am throwing a fresh $110 on the game

Dallas -110

opie1988 · 03-08-12, 08:43 AM

Originally posted by jjgold

I am throwing a fresh $110 on the game
Dallas -110

Well done, pal. Mike's just bitter that he lost that Pacific division bet. Don't listen to him.

jjgold · 03-08-12, 08:51 AM

Mike has no clue about Southwest Hockey

Mike stick to Wisconsin Sports

milwaukee mike · 03-08-12, 09:05 AM

pacific division is my favorite by far, and after tonight sharks might only be 1 point down on dallas with 2 extra games to play

i like all these teams

opie can't look at this game objectively

PuckOff · 03-08-12, 09:06 AM

You're a good fella Opie. Good luck to you and your Stars. I actually would like to see the Yotes NOT make the playoffs.

BIGDAY · 03-08-12, 09:07 AM

What do I do... And don't ask which one is Opie and which is MMike

milwaukee mike · 03-08-12, 09:08 AM

and to be clear opie the sharks have lost a total of 8 games out of the last 10 not 7, you gave them too much credit

opie1988 · 03-08-12, 09:26 AM

Originally posted by PuckOff

You're a good fella Opie. Good luck to you and your Stars. I actually would like to see the Yotes NOT make the playoffs.

Good to see you, Pucker. Yotes picked a tough time to go thru a bad stretch, and i think Smitty just got tired. Still think Tips is a good coach, though.

Gamble32jn · 03-08-12, 09:32 AM

Take Dallas +1.5 goals....Thats what I will be doing. Stars been good at home as of late as well on the road. I see dallas winning the game straight up. I like sharks a lot but not enough to win this game. Either way even if sharks r leading by the 3rd by 2 goals they will still give up a goal if not 2 or 3. Hard to go against the hot team atm. Good luck guys.

milwaukee mike · 03-08-12, 09:40 AM

only things i agree with here
1) phoenix missing the playoffs would be cool after that ridiculous run they went on
2) i am the angel on bigday's teeter totter

Smoke · 03-08-12, 09:46 AM

Stars in a blowout!

milwaukee mike · 03-08-12, 11:07 AM

Originally posted by Smoke

Stars in a blowout!

BIGDAY · 03-08-12, 11:10 AM

This might turn into an EPIC thread.

milwaukee mike · 03-08-12, 11:23 AM

yeah it's going to turn into an epic fail by jj

PuckOff · 03-08-12, 11:36 AM

Originally posted by opie1988

Good to see you, Pucker. Yotes picked a tough time to go thru a bad stretch, and i think Smitty just got tired. Still think Tips is a good coach, though.

Tips is a good coach. Defensive, but I guess you coach the way you need to coach to win. Kind of boring if you ask me cause I like the run adn gun style of play.

abv · 03-08-12, 04:20 PM

Dallas might be the only team to get the Sharks out of the slump. They are definitely their most hated opponent, likely due to the Ott-factor, with the Ducks a close second. I've watched every Sharks game and the effort seems to be there, but the polish is gone, and nobody knows why. The roster and the lines have been changing so often maybe nobody has a good idea of what their role is anymore, but somehow that explanation gives me no comfort. I expect the Sharks to play hard tonight, but who knows what the result will be. I might go small on the Sharks just for fun but I wouldn't be confident in any side tonight. Leaning under considering this is an important match for both sides, I think they both clamp down.

Just as a side note, Lehtonen has not faced the Sharks in any of the 3 previous games this year, but historically has a 3.69 GAA and .905 SV% against them, while Niemi gave up 1 goal in Dallas and 2 in SJ in his two starts this season. But, these are very different teams than in those contests. I think the books are as confused as we are about the result.

Jones10 · 03-08-12, 04:33 PM

Originally posted by abv

Dallas might be the only team to get the Sharks out of the slump. They are definitely their most hated opponent, likely due to the Ott-factor, with the Ducks a close second. I've watched every Sharks game and the effort seems to be there, but the polish is gone, and nobody knows why. The roster and the lines have been changing so often maybe nobody has a good idea of what their role is anymore, but somehow that explanation gives me no comfort. I expect the Sharks to play hard tonight, but who knows what the result will be. I might go small on the Sharks just for fun but I wouldn't be confident in any side tonight. Leaning under considering this is an important match for both sides, I think they both clamp down.

Just as a side note, Lehtonen has not faced the Sharks in any of the 3 previous games this year, but historically has a 3.69 GAA and .905 SV% against them, while Niemi gave up 1 goal in Dallas and 2 in SJ in his two starts this season. But, these are very different teams than in those contests. I think the books are as confused as we are about the result.

lunchbawks · 03-08-12, 04:44 PM

dallas isnt good to bet as faves

chingo · 03-08-12, 04:51 PM

im betting 3 dollars on san jose

bigsmitty · 03-08-12, 04:52 PM

Lots will say the recent history makes SJ the play but I agree with DAL at a good price. Cheers

milwaukee mike · 03-08-12, 06:01 PM

this will be the scene in the big d tonight

Rod1010 · 03-08-12, 06:26 PM

Gold trying to bury the board here..

a4u2fear · 03-08-12, 07:15 PM

Away teams won 58% of equal line games last year

opie1988 · 03-08-12, 07:29 PM

Originally posted by lunchbawks

dallas isnt good to bet as faves

Then we should be good, cause the Sharks have been the faves all day.

Grits n' Gravy · 03-08-12, 07:35 PM

Win or lose opie, have your daughter make a video as tt playing tennis.

Good luck. Would tail but I am 1-0 in betting hockey in my life and want to keep the perfect record intact.

Deuce · 03-08-12, 07:38 PM

Hope stars make playoffs so red wings bury them.

opie1988 · 03-08-12, 07:40 PM

Originally posted by Deuce

Hope stars make playoffs so red wings bury them.

Shut your yap, fat man. Unless you want me to fly Bronxer up to Motown to do a little reconstructive dental work on that grill of yours.

jjgold · 03-08-12, 07:45 PM

Feel good about this game

Although winning big today which is a bad sign

Law of percentages

Grits n' Gravy · 03-08-12, 07:49 PM

Originally posted by jjgold

Feel good about this game

Although winning big today which is a bad sign

Law of percentages

Screw that...you are due for a big day. Go down to AC and hit the tables and take Bobby to get laid.