Last nights games couldn’t really be any closer, but in the end both of my first playoff bets lost and probably rightfully so based on how well each team played. There are another 3 series getting underway tonight and it will be tough for them to match the drama of last night.
Regular Season Record: 68-59 for +11.33 units.
Playoff Record: 0-2 for -2 units.
Toronto Maple Leafs @ Boston Bruins
The Bruins finished out the season about as bad as any team in the league. They only won 2 of their last 9 games and these W’s came against Florida and Tampa Bay, the two worst teams in the Eastern Conference. It’s not like a team can just turn a switch and be a Cup Contender. I do expect the Bruins to find a way to win this series, but I think a loss in the first game will be a big wake up call that they have to get back to basics and play like they can. The Maple Leafs have battled hard against the Bruins this year and in their last two games (back to back at the end of March) the Leafs actually have a win and a shootout loss. The Maple Leafs were a strong road team this season and they will know they have to jump on the Bruins before they can get back to form.
Play: Maple Leafs +165 (5Dimes.eu)
San Jose Sharks @ Vancouver Canucks
I think this is the type of series where a road win could be the difference. This is why I’m surprised the Canucks are only slight favourites at home tonight. Vancouver and San Jose both finished the season with a couple of losses, but before that each team was playing very well. San Jose though has never been able to get rolling on the road, with only 8 wins out of 24 on the road this season. They’ve also won only 4 of their last 14 road games so it’s not like this is something they have dealt with of late.
Like I said before a road win could be the difference in this series and I expect the Sharks to get one at some point, but I doubt it will be tonight.
Play: Canucks -137 (5Dimes.eu)
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