Handicappers Alex B. Smith and Dana Lane share their best bets for the NHL playoffs, including first-round series, divisional winners and Stanley Cup futures.
Betting
Joe DeSimone has a fan favorite with his wager on the Vegas Golden Knights.
William Hill posted a prop on whether the Knights goaltender will score after radio host Pat McAfee offered $100,000 to charity if he did.
The Golden Knights cut their losses and ended their unpopular sponsorship agreement with sports betting tout service UpickTrade.com, the NHL team confirmed Saturday.
The Golden Knights’ partnership with sports betting picks service UpickTrade.com has been universally panned by the sports betting industry and the team’s fans on social media.
The difference between the Golden Knights’ goaltenders isn’t enough to affect analysis of games, handicappers and bookmakers say.
The Golden Knights are 6-1 co-favorites to win the Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lightning, the defending NHL champion.
The Colorado Avalanche are 6-1 co-favorites with the Golden Knights and Tampa Bay Lightning at the Westgate to win the Stanley Cup this season.
Vegas is the +550 favorite at William Hill sportsbook and the 6-1 co-favorite at the Westgate with the Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lightning.
The series price for Dallas to beat Tampa Bay in the Stanley Cup Final fell Friday. One Westgate bettor wagered $70,000 on the Stars at +175.
The slate features all four major pro sports, plus a college football game. Handicapper Dana Lane offers a selection for Vegas-Dallas Game 3.
The Golden Knights will try to even the Western Conference Final, but handicapper Dana Lane has a recommendation that Vegas fans won’t like.
The Golden Knights are -240 favorites to win the Western Conference Final over the Stars (+200) at the Westgate. Vegas is a -160 favorite (Stars +145) in Game 1 on Sunday.
Las Vegas bookmakers reported much more two-way action on Game 7 between the Golden Knights and Vancouver Canucks after Vegas lost two straight.
After being -10,000 to win the series after Game 4, the Golden Knights face elimination Friday. Handicapper Dana Lane offers a pick on Game 7.