NHL Playoff First Round Series Prices
The chase for Lord Stanley's Cup will officially begin tonight, as the NHL playoffs begin. There is much more parity in hockey than in most other sports, and the series odds reflect that, as there are just two favorites of -230 or greater.Some of the series are tough to wager on, while there are a few that offer decent wagering propositions. We'll look at each one and try to come up with a few plays.
Washington -230, New York Rangers +190
Last year I went against my beloved New Jersey Devils in the first round of the playoffs and this year I'll do something almost as bad-take the New York Rangers. Do I expect them to win? No, but at +190 they are worth a small wager, as New York played the Capitals tough during the season and own a big advantage between the pipes.Philadelphia -165, Buffalo +145
Buffalo also owns a big advantage between the pipes in this one, but doesn't offer quite the same value as New York. The Sabres get a lean, but probably won't get any of my money.Boston -210, Montreal +180
This price is a bit higher than I expected, no doubt due to the premise that Boston's Tim Thomas will be starting every game. The Bruins took it easy on him during the regular season and it may pay off in a big way.Can't back the favorite, but still not sure if Montreal is worth a wager.
