NHL Furious Preview 2008 Western Conference Outlook

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NHL Furious Preview 2008 Western Conference Outlook

The Western Conference dust has finally settled, leaving us sports betting faithful with the eight teams that will battle for a chance to win the Stanley Cup. The sports book playoff picture is similar to years gone by, with Detroit sitting square at the top and San Jose getting everyone’s betting juices flowing with their superior team play.

But the Ducks are still the team to beat in the playoffs. How will it pan out, and where is your money going to be when the puck drops tomorrow night? Let’s take a look.

#1 Detroit Red Wings (54-21-7)

The Red Wings are easy favorites in our sportsbook because of their record, their reputation, and their ability to absolutely destroy jokers on the ice. Detroit hasn’t won the Cup since 2002, but they certailny have the pieces in place. At home, they went 29-9-3 SU this season, and are a strong bet because it’l lbe tough for anyone to steal a game in Hockeytown. Still, I’m worried about Dominik Hasek and Nicklas Lidstrom’s injuries. I don’t really have any counter argument to the Wings. They have superior coaching, warriors with experience, two legitimate goal tenders and a fierce fan base.

BetUS.com Western Conference Odds: +125

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