In the Super Bowl some of the most entertaining and interesting bets you can make on the game are prop bets (aka proposition bets). These are wagers on things within the game that do not necessarily directly affect the outcome. The great thing about prop bets is that there are some great ones out there that can provide solid odds for sharp bettors and those who look for them and do the research. Here are some great prop bets from various sportsbooks online….
5Dimes.com Prop Bets (To see all the prop bets 5Dimes has to offer visit 5Dimes.com)
Forward Scores First Goal -420
Defenseman Scores First Goal +300
In this series the forwards have outscored the defensemen 25 to 2. That means that the forwards have scored 92.6% of the goals. Even in the games the forwards have scored first 5 of 6 times (83.3%). For it to be a smart bet on a forward scoring first tonight you must think that there is a 80.8% chance that a forward puts the first puck in the net. Looking at the stats so far from the series this should be a solid bet.
David Krejci goals + assists + shots on goal over 3.5 -120
David Krejci goals + assists + shots on goal under 3.5 -110
Krejci easily covered 3.5 points+shots in the first four games of this series, but only managed 1 shot in each of the last two games and 1 point in game 6. That being said, Krejci was rested in game 6 along with many other top Bruins players and you can expect that he will play a ton tonight. Krejci only would have covered this prop once in the Montreal series and only twice in the Tampa series, while covering 3 of 4 times in the Philly series. That being said Krejci only had 1 point against Montreal before dominating the Flyers and turning his playoffs around. I like Krejci to play over 20 minutes tonight and to cover this prop.
Zdeno Chara shots on goal over 3 +125
Zdeno Chara shots on goal under 3 -155
Chara hasn’t registered 3 shot on goal yet in this series. It seems to be part of the Canucks strategy to take away this big shot and you shouldn’t expect them to change how they are playing tonight. If he gets 3 shots,which is a possibility this will be a push, but don’t expect him to register 4 or more.
Kesler a goal or an assist -130
Kesler no points +100
Kesler hasn’t scored a point in the last 5 games, which makes me very curious as to why the oddsmakers feel it is more likely that he is on the scoresheet tonight than not. Kesler hasn’t been the same since he left the game in game 5 against the Sharks. He has a much lower than 50% chance of being on the scoresheet tonight.
Bodog.com Prop Bets (Visit Bodog.com to see all the prop bets available)
First Team To 3 Goals
Boston Bruins +180
Vancouver Canucks +100
Neither Team +250
Considering the Canucks have only scored 3 goals once in this series and it took them an overtime period to do so it is surprising that they are big favourites in this prop bet. 2 of the 6 games so far have not had a team score 3 goals and 2 of 3 games in Vancouver fall into this category. I can easily see this being a hard fought defensive battle finishing 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1. I’m taking neither team with those great odds.
Who Will Zdeno Chara Pass Stanley Cup to if Bruins Win
Tim Thomas 2/5
Mark Recchi 4/1
Patrice Bergeron 9/2
David Krejci 6/1
Milan Lucic 10/1
It has to be Tim Thomas. If it is anyone else I would be shocked. Thomas has been the teams best player and is the eldest veteran on the team who has not won the Stanley Cup. It goes to Thomas.
Good luck with your prop bets tonight. It’s been a fun season!
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