NHL Second Round Playoff Favorites, Intelligent Bets, and Underdog Bets
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are heating up, and some of the league's most formidable teams are ready to battle it out. Here's a rundown of some key statistics that highlight the current form of the Columbus Blue Jackets, Boston Bruins, St. Louis Blues, Carolina Hurricanes, Dallas Stars, and San Jose Sharks.
The Columbus Blue Jackets, despite being a wild card team, have been a force to reckon with. They have swept the top-seeded Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round and have odds of 7/1 to win the Stanley Cup. The Blue Jackets have scored four goals or more in seven of their last 10 games and have won 11 of their last 12 games.
The Boston Bruins, the prohibitive favorites to win the 2019 Stanley Cup Final, have a formidable defense that has limited their opponents to two goals or less in their last six victories. Goaltender Tuukka Rask has been exceptional, with a GAA of 2.48 and a save percentage of .912. The Bruins have won their last 23 games as a favorite and their last 13 games after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
The St. Louis Blues have been the most dangerous team in hockey over the second half of the regular season. They have odds of 6/1 to win the Stanley Cup and are led by goaltender Jordan Binnington, who has limited the opposition to two goals in his last four appearances. The Blues are 8-2 in their last 10 home games and 4-1 in their last 5 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
The Carolina Hurricanes have been impressive as underdogs, with a 5-1 record in their last 6 games as a home underdog and a 5-2 record in their last 7 games as a road underdog. The Hurricanes are 6-2 in their last 8 games against teams with a winning record and 6-2 in their last 8 games playing on 0 days rest.
The Dallas Stars have also been strong, with a 5-2 record in their last 7 overall games and a 6-2 record in their last 8 games against teams with a winning record. The Stars are 11-4 in their last 15 games after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game and 9-3 in their last 12 road games.
The San Jose Sharks have been consistent, with a 7-3 record in their last 10 games against teams with a winning record and a 7-3 record in their last 10 games against teams with a losing record. The Sharks are 4-1 in their last 5 games playing on 0 days rest and 5-1 in their last 6 games as an underdog.
Each of these teams brings unique strengths to the table, and the playoffs are sure to be an exciting showdown. Stay tuned for more updates as the Stanley Cup Playoffs continue!
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