NHL Stanley Cup Betting Picks – Pittsburgh to Take the First Step
Pittsburgh Penguins (47-27-8) vs. Detroit Red Wings (54-21-7)
Saturday, May 24th --- Joe Louis Arena, Detroit --- 8:00pm EST
NHL Betting Line: Detroit -170
Detroit beats Pittsburgh in every important statistical category, and they’re the Wings for goodness’ sakes. It’s no wonder that they’re the home sports betting favorites Saturday night as we open the Stanley Cup finals. Truth is – they should be.
So what’s with the title? Because I believe in Pittsburgh. I believe in Sidney, Evgeni, Hossa and Jordan Staal. I believe that they are a better team than Detroit, despite the numbers. Detroit’s 10-2 SU in their last 12 games. Pittsburgh? 12-2 SU in their last 14.
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