The Detroit Red Wings are sure to be a popular play among hockey bettors today, as the men from Motown are coming off an embarassing 3-2 loss to the Chicago Black Hawks on Friday. The Red Wings were -320 favorites on the money line and still managed to lose, meaning they will be out for redemption tonight. Or will they?
Teams that lose as favorites of -300 or more is a fairly rare occurence, as it happened just 24 times in the entire 2006-07 NHL season, but it does happen.
There are certain trends in how these teams fare in their next game, depending if they are at home or on the road, and it is something all hockey bettors should read before making a wager on tonight's game. For the complete rundown, be sure to read Hockey's High-Priced Losers in the Hockey Betting section.
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